Greenfield public meetings in 2023
3 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Executive Session
The City Council held an executive session to receive reports on a police union grievance, a public records appeal, and the Lunt Property cleanup. No substantive policy decisions were made during the session.
- Voted to adjourn executive session at 7:14 p.m. (10-0)
City Council Meeting
The City Council voted to waive rules of procedure and enter an executive session to discuss litigation strategy. Mayor Wedegartner provided updates on storm damage costs, new grants, and the construction progress of the new Fire Station.
- Voted to waive rules of procedure to allow agenda items out of order (10-1)
- Voted to enter executive session to discuss collective bargaining or litigation strategy (11-0)
City Council Meeting
The City Council unanimously approved the removal of the Police Chief and Fire Chief positions from Civil Service coverage. The Council also approved a charter amendment regarding the Board of Assessors and a union memorandum of understanding.
- Approved Order FY 24-001 to exempt Police and Fire Chief positions from Civil Service Law (Unanimous)
- Approved Order FY 24-002 to amend City Charter Article 6 regarding the Board of Assessors (Unanimous)
- Affirmed appointment of Diana Schindler to Greenfield-Montague Transportation Area (Unanimous)
- Approved Order FY 24-004 for the United Public Service Employees Union (UPSEU) Local 424M Memorandum of Understanding (Unanimous)
- Approved Order FY 23-161 for $24,509.88 payment to GTR Greenfield Millbrook Solar, LLC (Unanimous)
- Accepted minutes from April 19, May 17, May 18, and June 21, 2023 (Unanimous)