City Council

. :,>~ ~ •• 1 ?024 '1\ 0 ,11 . : O',) - " 9 u i;11 Minutes from the City Council Meeting on Tuesday September 17, 2024, at 6:3.Q pre, in the Auditorium are as follows: ~ 1/ 1 COUNC IL 1 l~'Jrn-- •IA Laflamme, Frank N., President At-Large Councilor Present Roy, Gerard (Jerry) A. At-Large Councilor Present Wagner, Timothy Joseph At-Large Councilor Present Zygarowski, Robert J. At-Large Councilor Present Arriaga, Abigail Ward 1 Councilor Present Brooks, Shane D.- Ward 2 Councilor Present Goff, Susan M. Ward 3 Councilor Present Balakier, George A. Ward 4 Counci lor Present Krampits, Fred T. Ward 5 Councilor Present Shumsky, Samuel Robert Ward 6 Councilor Present Courchesne, William C. Ward 7 Councilor Present Labrie, Gary R. Ward 8 Councilor Present Pniak-Costello, Mary Elizabeth Ward 9 Councilor Present Mayor Vieau- on MO-1, stated changes in Mass General Laws need to amend, new permits. Quinn Lonczak stated bringing the ordinance up to current standards by EPA. MS4 permits, into compliance, language changes. Mayor stated has to be referred to ordinance committee for a public hearing. On MO-2 Mayor stated overwhelmed as officials, referees need help and guidance. Have supervisor. Ben Strepka stated during basketball 10 gyms, can't be everywhere at once. Have issues that need attention, more eyes. Have someone on site if needed. On MO-3 Mayor stated to repair embankment on Forest Street. On MO-4 Mayor stated last year bill, received after new year. Liz Batista stated increase in the cost of chemicals, little bit short. On MO-5 Mayor stated repa irs to chemical feed system at Jones Ferry, combined sewer overflow plant. Liz Batista stated trying to do our best t o lower the cost. On MO-6 Mayor stat ed prior year bill, repairs to the city hall elevator. On MO-7 Mayor stated the city is self-insured. On MO-8 Mayor stated change order, Captain Cote stated dimmer switches needed, utilize camera system. View camera footage. On MO-9 Captain Cote stated Captain Lambert applied and the city was granted. On MO-10 Mayor stated common for this to happen, asking to postpone, school committee will take action tomorrow on this. On MO-11 Mayor stated many know Jim, former superintendent, looking forward to serve. Knows he will be referred, think he's a perfect fit. Mayor stated around the bicentennial there was a time capsule placed under the sundial. Contractor working on t he old library found. Was not opened in 2000, want the time capsule opened now. On October 2, 2024 at 2:30 in the Auditorium. Public Input- Cinthia Montano of West Springfield volunteer with the united sovereign America spoke opinions. Gary Montano, 77 Valley View Circle, West Springfield, volunteer with the united sovereign America spoke about a resolution for a valid election. Michael, 21 Hayward Street, Greenfield, volunteer with the united sovereign America spoke opinions. Melissa Henson, Beaulieu Terrace, West Springfield, volunteer with united sovereign America spoke opinions. Lynn Lamagdelaine Poirier, 98 Anson Road, few issues with James Street, potholes. James Street has been done from the rotary to Celia the rest has not been done. Tractor trailers cannot turn around. Not allowed to enter through the James Street gate. GPS sends them that way, they take out signs, take out lawns and curbs. Seems like more and more trucks. Have to back all the way up to Veterans. People who are not familiar with driving these trucks. Like help with getting water pipes replaced. Lisa Bienvenue, 34 Everett Street, speakers talking law, doing things about the laws. Good to see Mayor Vieau speaking since he was on the agenda. Last meeting he was on the agenda and he was not the one speaking. Only ones that should be discussed should be read. What is the point of reading the ones that the Mayor can't represent? Getting lost in a dance. Struck when the Mayor wasn't speaking but Mr. Pise. Charles Laboy, 452 Prospect Street, Chair of the Cultural Council, invite the councilors to meetings. There was an increase in the budget this year, more opportunities this year. Scholarships can be formed, wanted to spread the word, let the community see more. Hope to have an office in a building soon. College and career workforce development at each high school, hope to see you. Seek internships. MaryBeth Costello, 66 Voss Avenue, thank the Golf Commission for communication. Positive step, reason for discussion, was a deficit over ten years. Focus/work together. Services are provided. Sue Nimchick, 362 James Street, 3-4 years ago situation on James Street, keep you informed. Give information. Have eyes and ears. Huge gathering at public input, Derek Dobosz, hear something, say something. Councilor George, things keep coming up, no paper log, no paper trail. Councilor George, Gary, & Lopez. Accolades, bust you 100% all the time. Steven Zajchowski, 1 Springfield Street, Disability Commission, work in each ward, as of 8/26 full commission, chair is Amy Partelow. Tim Wagner, 210 Stebbins Street, regret the speakers up front, were not to stay for all of public input. Thank the Clerk, appreciate all the work they do, keep the election going. Communications C-1 Communication from the Golf Course Commission --Motion made by Councilor Shumsky to place on file. Motion passed by a roll call vote of 12 yes, 1 out of chair. Councilor Pniak-Costello out of chair. Minutes none MO-1 Be it Ordained that the City Council hereby amend Code section 231 of the City Code of Ordinances entitled Stormwater Management by deleting Section 231 in its entirety and inserting the attached new Section 231. See attached draft ordinance: Chapter 231 STORMWATER MANAGEMENT § 231-1. Purpose and authority. § 231-16. Consent orders. § 231-2. Definitions. § 231-17. Show-cause hearing. § 231-3. Applicability. § 231-18. Administrative order. § 231-4. Stormwater management plans. § 231-19. Injunctive relief. § 231-5. Performance standards. § 231-20. Departmental cost recovery. § 231-6. Maintenance program required. § 231-21. Violations and penalties. § 231-7. Prohibited activities. § 231-22. Performance bonds.  § 231-8. Notification of spills. § 231-23. Liability insurance. § 231-9. Stormwater discharge permits. § 231-24. Public nuisances. § 231-10. Suspension of storm drainage § 231-25. Entry upon premises to perform duties. system access § 231-26. Appeals. § 231-11. Emergency suspensions. § 231-27. Remedies not exclusive. § 231-12. Termination of discharge. § 231-28. Publication of users in significant § 231-13. Responsibility for administration. noncompliance. § 231-14. Enforcement. § 231-29. Severability; repealer; when effective. § 231-15. Notification of violation. --Motion made by Councilor Arriaga to receive, 1st reading and refer to the Ordinance Committee. Councilor Arriaga stated to update the ordinance. Motion to refer passed by a unanimous roll call vote. MO-2 Be it Ordained that Chapter 7 of the Ordinances for the City of Chicopee as amended be and is hereby further amended as follows: Parks & Recreation Department (Group 4) Add: Recreation Gym Supervisor $25.00 Per Game Said Ordinance to be operative upon passage --Motion made by Councilor Pniak-Costello to receive, 1 st reading and refer to the Ordinance Committee. Councilor Pniak-Costello stated for a gym supervisor. Motion to refer passed by a unanimous roll call vote. MO-3 Mayor's appropriation of Fifty five thousand and 00/100 dollars ($55,000.00) to the following named account: Flood Control Special Account for Special Repairs from available funds in the Stabilization Fund. --Motion made by Councilor Kram pits to receive and pass. Councilor Kram pits stated request for design and repairs for failing embankment. Motion passed through all stages by a unanimous roll call vote. MO-4 Mayor's appropriation of Two thousand four hundred forty five and 25/100 dollars ($2,445.25) to the following named account: D.P.W. Water Expense Account for Chemicals from available funds in the D.P.W. Water Surplus. --Motion made by Councilor Wagner to receive and pass. Councilor Wagner stated prior year expense for water treatment chemicals. Motion passed through all stages by a unanimous roll call vote. MO-5 Mayor's appropriation of Fifty thousand and 00/100 dollars ($50,000.00) to the following named account: D.P.W. Wastewater Expense Account for Special Repairs from available funds in the D.P.W. CSO Salary Account for Special MEO. --Motion made by Councilor Roy to receive and pass. Councilor Roy stated repairs to the Jones Ferry facility. Motion passed through all stages by a unanimous roll call vote. MO-6 Mayor's appropriation of Twenty five thousand four hundred fifty eight and 55/100 dollars ($25,458.55) to the following named account: City Hall Maintenance Expense Account for Special Services from available funds in the Stabilization Fund. --Motion made by Councilor Labrie to receive and pass. Councilor Labrie stated elevator repairs from the previous fiscal year. Motion passed through all stages by a roll call vote of 12 yes, 1 out of chair. Councilor Roy out of chair. MO-7 Mayor's appropriation of Eight thousand one hundred five and 35/100 dollars ($8,105.35) to the following named account: Human Resources Special Account for Indemnifications of Police & Fire from available funds in the Stabilization Fund. --Motion made by Councilor Zygarowski to receive and pass. Councilor Zygarowski stated contract. Motion passed through all stages by a roll call vote of 12 yes, 1 out of chair. Councilor Roy out of chair. MO-8 Mayor's appropriation of Eight thousand six hundred forty seven and 76/100 dollars ($8,647.76) to the following named account: Police Special Account for Building Renovations from available funds in the Stabilization Fund. --Motion made by Councilor Bala kier to receive and pass. Councilor Balakier stated change order for renovations at the police station, dimmers needed. Motion passed through all stages by a unanimous roll call vote. MO-9 Ordered that the City Council accept the FFY 2024 Car Seat Distribution Program in the amount Four thousand fifty one and 90/100 dollars ($4,051.90) from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Office of Grants and Research Highway Safety Division to the Chicopee Police Department. The program allows for the state to purchase car seats for the police department to be distributed to low income families in Chicopee, along with installation and education on how to use them. Said program is accepted in accordance with M.G.L. Chapter 44 Section 53A1/2. --Motion made by Councilor Shumsky to receive and pass. Councilor Shumsky stated grant. Councilor Pniak-Costello stated thank Chief Major and his staff great grant providing public safety. Motion passed through all stages by a unanimous roll call vote. MO-10 Mayor's appropriation of Nine million one hundred thirty nine thousand seven hundred fifty two and 88/100 dollars ($9,139,752.88) to the following named account: Stabilization for Education Purposes from available funds in the following named accounts:  School Prior Year Expenses $3,409,382.78 School Prior Year Salaries 5,730,370.10 Total $9,139,752.88 --Motion made by Councilor Courchesne to receive and postponed to the call of the chair. Councilor Courchesne stated at the Mayor's request. Motion to postpone passed by a unanimous roll call vote. MO-11 To the City Council: You are hereby notified that I have this day appointed, James Deni, 93 Slate Road, Chicopee, Massachusetts as a member of the Water and Sewer Commission to serve in such office for the term expiring on the 1st of September, 2029. To which appointment I ask the confirmation of your honorable council. *New-appointment --Motion made by Councilor Goff to receive and refer to the Human Resources Committee. Councilor Goff stated new appointment. Motion to refer passed by a unanimous roll call vote. MO-12 Ordered that the City Council accept the FY'25 Senior Center Modernization Grant in the amount of Twelve thousand and 00/100 dollars ($12,000.00) from the Massachusetts Executive Office of Elder Affairs to the Chicopee Council on Aging. Said grant is accepted in accordance with M.G.L. Chapter 44 Section 53A. --Motion made by Councilor Brooks to receive and pass with a 2 nd by Councilor Zygarowski. Councilor Brooks stated will help the department greatly. Motion passed through all stages by a roll call vote of 12 yes, 1 abstained. Councilor Laflamme abstained. MO-13 Ordered that the City Council accept the donations in the amount of Eight thousand seventy and 00/100 dollars ($8,070.00) to the Chicopee Council on Aging for Senior Meals for the month of August, 2024. Said donations are accepted in accordance with M.G.L. Chapter 44 Section 53A. --Motion made by Councilor Arriaga to receive and pass with a 2nd by Councilor Zygarowski. Councilor Arriaga stated monthly acceptance. Motion passed through all stages by a roll call vote of 12 yes, 1 abstained. Councilor Laflamme abstained. MO-14 Ordered that the City Council accept the FY'25 Memory Cafe Capacity Building or Startups Grant in the amount of Five thousand and 00/100 dollars ($5,000.00) from the Massachusetts Executive Office of Elder Affairs to the Chicopee Council on Aging. Said grant is accepted in accordance with M.G.L. Chapter 44 Section 53A.  --Motion made by Councilor Pniak-Costello to receive and pass with a 2nd by Councilor Zygarowski. Councilor Pniak-Costello stated field demonstration grant. Motion passed through all stages by a roll call vote of 12 yes, 1 abstained. Councilor Laflamme abstained. 15 A favorable Rules Committee Report: Be it ordered that a petition to the General Court, accompanied by a bill for a special law relating to making the Charter of the City of Chicopee gender neutral to be filed in the General Court with an attested copy of this order, be and hereby is, approved under clause (1) of Section 8 of Article 2 of the Amendments to the Constitution of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, so that the attached legislation be adopted precisely as follows, except for clerical or editorial changes of form only: An Act relative to making the Charter of the City of Chicopee gender neutral. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General Court assembled, and by the authority of the same, as follows: Section 1. The Charter of the City of Chicopee shall be deleted in its entirety and replaced with a gender-neutral version, which is attached. Section 2. So much of the charter of said City and of the amendments thereto as is inconsistent herewith is hereby repealed. --Motion made by Councilor Zygarowski to receive and approved. Councilor Zygarowski stated self-explanatory, for charter review. Thank Representative Arriaga. Motion passed through all stages by a unanimous roll call vote. 16 A favorable Rules Committee Report: Be it ordered that a petition to the General Court, accompanied by a bill for a special law relating to the recall of any holder of elective office in the City of Chicopee to be filed in the General Court with an attested copy of this order, be and hereby is, approved under Clause (1) of Section 8 of Article 2 of the Amendments to the Constitution of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, so that the attached Legislation be adopted precisely as follows, except for clerical or editorial changes of form only: An act relative to the recall of any holder of elective office in the City of Chicopee. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General Court assembled, and by the authority of the same, as follows: SECTION 1. Any holder of an elective city office in the City of Chicopee may be recalled from office for any reason by the registered voters of the city as provided in this act. An initial recall affidavit signed by at least 500 registered voters of the city containing the voters' names and addresses may be filed with the City Clerk. The initial recall affidavit shall contain the name of the officer sought to be recalled, the office sought to be recalled and a statement of the grounds for recall. The City Clerk shall immediately forward the recall affidavit to the Registrar of Voters for verification of signatures, The Registrar of Voters shall verify the signatures on the initial recall affidavit within 14 calendar days of receipt of the initial recall affidavit. If the initial recall affidavit is found to contain a sufficient number of verified signatures, the City Clerk shall deliver to the first 10 registered voters who signed the affidavit a formal numbered and printed recall petition sheet with the City Clerk's official seal and addressed to the City Council demanding the recall and the election of a successor to the office. The 10 registered voters of the city to whom the City Clerk delivered recall petition sheets shall have 30 days from the date of delivery of the recall petition sheets in which to file their signed recall petition sheets with the City Clerk. To proceed with the recall election, the City Clerk shall receive within 30 days from the date of delivery of the recall petition sheets, the required number of signed recall petition sheets containing the signatures, names and street addresses of at least 25 percent of the registered voters of the City as of the date the signed recall petition sheets are delivered to the City Clerk. Within 5 working days of receipt of the recall petition sheets, the City Clerk shall submit the recall petition sheets to the Registrar of Voters and the Registrar of Voters shall verify the number of signatures which are names of registered voters of the City. If the total recall petition sheets shall be found and certified by the Registrar of Voters to be sufficient, the certified petition shall be submitted with the certificate of the City Clerk to the City Council without delay. The City Council shall give written notice of the receipt of the certified petition to the officer sought to be recalled. If the officer does not resign within 5 calendar days of the date notice, then the City Council shall promptly order an election to be held on a date fixed by them not more than 90 days after receipt of the certified petition. If any other city election is scheduled to occur within 100 days after the date of receipt of the certified petition, the City Council may postpone the holding of the recall election to the date of the other election and may include the question of recall on the ballot for that other election. If a vacancy occurs in the office after a recall election has been ordered, the election shall nevertheless proceed as provided in this act. An officer sought to be recalled may be a candidate to succeed the officer in an election to be held to fill the vacancy. Unless the officer requests otherwise in writing, the City Clerk shall place the officer's name on the ballot without nomination. The nomination of other candidates, the publication of the warrant for the recall election and the conduct of the nomination and publication, shall all be in accordance with the law relating to elections, unless otherwise provided in this act. Recall of One or more Office Holders: The question of recalling any number of officers may be submitted at the same election. For each officer whose recall is sought there shall be a separate ballot. The nomination of candidates to succeed an officer whose recall is sought, the publication of the warrant for said recall election, and the conduct of such election, shall all be in accordance with the provisions of the General Laws. The incumbent shall continue to perform the duties of the office until the recall election. If the incumbent is not recalled, the incumbent shall continue in office for the remainder of the unexpired term. If not re-elected in the recall election, the incumbent shall be considered removed from office immediately and the office vacant. Any elected official that is indicted for a crime punishable by imprisonment, shall be placed on paid administrative leave until the resolution of the case. If said elected official is convicted of a crime punishable by imprisonment, they shall be terminated per Chapter 435 of the Acts of 2014. The City Council shall determine by majority vote who shall fill the temporary vacancy imposed by the paid administrative leave. An initial recall affidavit shall not be filed against an officer within 6 months after the officer takes office or within the last 6 months of the term. In the case of an officer subjected to a recall election and not recalled, a new recall affidavit shall not be filed against that officer until at least 3 months have elapsed after the election at which the previous recall was submitted to the voters of the City. Recall Election Ballots Ballots used in a recall election shall submit the following propositions in the order indicated: For the recall of (name of officer) Against the recall of (name of officer) Immediately to the right of each proposition there shall be a square in which the voter, by making a cross mark (x), may vote for either of such propositions. Under the proposition shall appear the word "Candidates" and the direction "Vote for One" and beneath the names of the candidates nominated as hereinbefore provided. SECTION 2. So much of the charter of said City and of the amendments thereto as is inconsistent herewith is hereby repealed. SECTION 3. This act shall take effect upon its acceptance by a majority of the qualified voters of the City of Chicopee, present and voting therein at the state election in the current year and shall be known as Article VIII Section 66 of the Charter of the City of Chicopee.  --Motion made by Councilor Zygarowski to receive and postponed to the call of the chair. Councilor Zygarowski stated believe it's best to postpone. Councilor Wagner stated the wording on the cover sheet states it is a favorable report. --Motion made by Councilor Shumsky to allow Councilor Laflamme to speak. Motion passed by a roll call vote of 12 yes 1 abstained. Councilor Laflamme abstained. Councilor Laflamme stated at the rules committee Councilor Wagner and a resident spoke and we decided the best thing was to review again. Law and Councilor Laflamme want input asap. Councilor Wagner thanked everyone that did speak. Discussion going, thank people who spoke, was a spirited discussion. Councilor Courchesne asked was there other research to other cities? Answer was yes, the state reps office has helped. Councilor Arriaga stated appreciate the slow down on this. Motion to postpone passed by a unanimous roll call vote. 17 A favorable Rules Committee report: Be it Ordered that the Rules and Orders of the City Council meetings shall be amended as follows: Delete 11. No order, ordinance, resolution, petition, or communication, shall be acted upon unless the same shall have been in the hands of the Administrative Assistant to the City Council. Petitions must be submitted to the Administrative Assistant to the City Council no later than 2:15 PM on the Thursday prior to the meeting of the City Council. (Sunset clause - until December 2012). And insert in place thereof 11. No order, ordinance, resolution, petition, or communication shall be acted upon unless the same shall have been in the hands of the Administrative Assistant or the Clerk of the City Council. Petitions must be submitted to the Administrative Assistant or the Clerk of the City Council no later than 2:15 PM on the Thursday prior to the meeting of the City Council. --Motion made by Councilor Zygarowski to receive and approve as amended. Motion passed through all stages by a unanimous roll call vote. 18 A favorable Rules Committee report: Be it ordered that the rules and orders of the City Council meetings shall be amended as follows: Delete llb. All orders, etc, shall be prepared on standard forms to be prepared by the Administrative Assistant as directed by a member of the City Council, and shall be delivered to the City Clerk. An insert in place thereof llb. All orders, etc, shall be prepared on standard forms to be prepared by the Administrative Assistant or Clerk of the City Council as directed by a member of the City Council, and shall be delivered to the City Clerk.  --Motion made by Councilor Zygarowski to receive and approve as amended. Councilor Zygarowski stated wording changes as amended. Motion passed through all stages by a unanimous roll call vote. 19 A favorable Rules Committee report: Be it Ordered that the rules and orders of the City Council meetings shall be amended as follows: Delete llc. Any order, ordinance, resolution, or petition, or communication, submitted to the City Clerk after 3:00 PM on the Thursday prior to the regular meeting of the City Council shall be deemed to be late file order. (Sunset Clause - Until December 2013). And insert in place thereof llc. Late File Orders, i.e. any order, ordinance, resolution, or petition, or communication, submitted to the City Clerk after 3 :00 PM on the Thursday prior to the regular meeting of the City Council, will only be accepted if they are deemed an emergency order, ordinance, resolution or petition, or communication. --Motion made by Councilor Zygarowski to receive and postponed to the call of the chair. Councilor Zygarowski stated lot of rule changes has to be more changes. Motion to postpone passed by a unanimous roll call vote. 20 A favorable Rules Committee report: Be it Ordered that the rules and orders of the City Council meetings shall be amended as follows: Delete 31. Every application for a license, the granting of which is vested in the City Council, shall be referred to the committee on licenses, whose duty shall be to investigate the same and make a report thereon at the next meeting. And insert in place thereof 31. Every application for a license, the granting of which is vested in the City Council, shall be referred to the committee on licenses, whose duty shall be investigate the same and make a report thereon. --Motion made by Councilor Zygarowski to receive and approved. Councilor Zygarowski stated this is the way we voted. Motion passed through all stages by a unanimous roll call vote. 21 A favorable Rules Committee report: Be it Ordered that the rules and orders of the City Council meetings shall be amended as follows: Delete 32. No orders or ordinances, the effect of which would be to increase the salary of any office of the city, shall be introduced into the Council subsequent to the regular meeting in September.  --Motion made by Councilor Zygarowski to receive and approved. Councilor Zygarowski stated not in purview. Motion passed through all stages by a unanimous roll call vote. 22 A favorable Rules Committee report: Be it Ordered that the rules and orders of the City Council meetings shall be amended as follows: Delete 35. The Administrative Assistant shall keep the records of such committees as may require the service; and on the appointment of every standing committee the Administrative Assistant shall see that a book of records is provided for the Committee. The Administrative Assistant shall be the custodian of all minutes and the records of the several committees shall be open to inspection at any time for the members of the Council. And insert in place thereof 35. The Administrative Assistant or the Clerk of the City Council shall keep the records of such committees as may require that service; and on the appointment of every standing committee the Administrative Assistant or the Clerk of the City Council shall see that a book of records is provided for the Committee. The Administrative Assistant or the Clerk of the City Council shall be the custodian of all minutes and the records of the several committees shall be open to inspection at any time for the members of the Council. --Motion made by Councilor Zygarowski to receive and approve as amended. Councilor Zygarowski stated as amended. Motion passed through all stages by a unanimous roll call vote. 23 A favorable Rules Committee report: Be it Ordered that only the agenda for the Mayor's Briefing be printed as backup material is already printed for the City Council meeting. --Motion made by Councilor Zygarowski to receive and placed on file. Councilor Zygarowski stated may change in the future. Motion passed by a unanimous roll call vote. 24 A Finance Committee report: Be it Ordered that the Finance Committee meet to discuss and recommend to the Mayor that the position of Economic Development Director be added to the Planning Department. --Motion made by Councilor Zygarowski to receive and sent to the Mayor for review and update. Councilor Zygarowski stated best avenue send to Mayor for update. Councilor Wagner stated thank you for standing behind this. Appreciate the Mayor for wanting to save a few dollars for the taxpayers. Motion passed by a unanimous roll call vote. 25 A Finance Committee report: Ordered that the sum of Three hundred fifty thousand and 00/100 dollars ($350,000.00) be and hereby is appropriated to the following named account: Planning Special Account for Zoning Ordinance & Development Regulation~ Overhaul. Said amount is to be taken from available funds in the Stabilization for Capital Budgeting.  --Motion made by Councilor Zygarowski to receive and approved. Councilor Zygarowski stated changes, appropriate way to do this. Councilor Balakier stated discussion on this Lee came in to shed light on this. It is from the capital budgeting account, last update was in 1978, almost 50 years. Will probably take 2 years. Needs a complete update. Great presentation. Councilor Courchesne stated Director Pouliot stated when we don't take care of things, don't maintain things they cost much more to fix all at once than along the way. Councilor Zygarowski asked if this was a mandate, the answer was no. Councilor Pniak-Costello stated zoning is extremely important, spot zoning in neighborhoods. Hopefully can improve the quality of life. Councilor Wagner stated worried this will get away from the council. Councilor Laflamme stated all goes through the council. Behind, wish this was updated now. May have to have changes all the way through. Councilor Zygarowski stated appreciate Councilor Wagner this will be worked on for the next couple of years. Make us all comfortable. Good thing, will take time. Councilor Courchesne stated can always bring in the planner for updates. Motion passed by a unanimous roll call vote. 26 A Finance Committee report: Be it Ordered that the Finance Committee meet to get an update on legislation starting 7/1/24 authorizing 200 million for fiscal year 2025 to fund bridge and road maintenance and other infrastructure projects in municipalities across the state under the Chapter 90 program. In addition, the legislation will fund a total of 175 million more for six transportation infrastructure grant programs. --Motion made by Councilor Zygarowski to receive and placed on file. Councilor Zygarowski stated the Engineer stated looks like a lot of money but there is no guarantee. Councilor Pniak- Costello stated the Engineer did a great job explaining financing coming through, 1.3 million probably. Councilor Balakier stated probably about 1 million. Not that much. Councilor Courchesne stated confusing thing, smoke and mirrors, same amount since 2012, same million dollars as the last 12 years. Send something to the delegation. Can't survive on the same dollars as 12 years ago. Motion passed by a unanimous roll call vote. 27 A Finance Committee report: Be it Ordered that the Finance Committee meet to discuss sending the Mayor approval of $25,000 for the Chicopee Hub training. --Motion made by Councilor Zygarowski to send to the Mayor for appropriation. Councilor Courchesne stated didn't make on time, support of HUB training, read letters of support from Chief Major and Chief Stamborski and Lisa Sanders the health director. Acute level of risk, respond before there is an issue, stone data provide services. Motion passed by a unanimous roll call vote. 28 Be it Ordered that the Public Safety Committee meet to discuss Prospect Street from the intersection of Montcalm Street to the intersection of James Street. --Motion made by Councilor Pniak-Costello to receive and refer to the Public Safety Committee. Councilor Pniak-Costello stated numerous problems with speeding, cars going up on lawns, street safety. Motion to refer passed by a unanimous roll call vote. 29 Be it Ordered that the Public Safety Committee meet to discuss BB gun safety and air powered weapon safety. --Motion made by Councilor Pniak-Costello to withdraw. Councilor Pniak-Costello stated spoke with Captain Cote, there are laws. Motion to withdraw passed by a unanimous roll call vote. 30 A proposed ordinance adding to Chapter 260, Parking Regulations, Crescent Drive, North (Even) side-From 90 feet to 150 feet westerly of Eastern Drive, Parking Prohibited Between Signs. --Motion made by Councilor Goff to receive, 1st reading and refer to the Ordinance Committee. Councilor Goff stated discuss in committee. Motion to refer passed by a unanimous roll call vote. 31 A proposed ordinance striking from Chapter 260, Parking Regulations, Edmund Street, North Side - 25 feet from St. James Avenue, Parking Prohibited Here to Corner with Arrows. --Motion made by Councilor Krampits to receive, 1st reading and refer to the Ordinance Committee. Councilor Krampits stated strike the ordinance, sign needs to be moved. Motion to refer passed by a unanimous roll call vote. 32 A proposed ordinance adding to Chapter 260, Parking Regulations, Edmund Street, North Side - 60 feet from St. James Avenue, Parking prohibited Here to Corner with Arrows. --Motion made by Councilor Krampits to receive, 1st reading and refer to the Ordinance Committee. Councilor Krampits stated move the sign, take up in committee. Motion to refer passed by a unanimous roll call vote. 33 A proposed ordinance adding to Chapter 260, Isolated Stop Signs and Signal Lights, Farmington Avenue, At the intersection of Syrek Street and Farmington traveling west, Isolated Stop Sign. --Motion made by Councilor Pniak-Costello to receive, 1st reading and refer to the Ordinance Committee. Councilor Pniak-Costello stated self-explanatory. Motion passed by a unanimous roll call vote. 34 An application for a NEW Special Permit under Section 275-53 (C)(6) of the Municipal Zoning Ordinance for the purpose of Creating 1 buildable lot with frontage reduced to 20 ft and 60 ft. Location of Property: 0 Chicopee Street, Lot D, Map & Parcel ID: Book/Page 0471/0028B. Property Owner: Vyatcheslav Tsukanov, 37 Pequot Rd., Southampton, MA. --Motion made by Councilor Balakier to receive and refer to the Zoning, Planning, Building, & Engineering. Councilor Balakier stated take up in committee. Motion to refer passed by a unanimous roll call vote. 35 An application for a NEW Special Permit under Section 275-67 of the Municipal Zoning Ordinance for the purpose of Developing existing property for residential and commercial use.  Project shall include the addition of ten (10) new apartments on the second level of the existing structure. Apartments consist of six (6) one bedroom, three (3) two bedroom, and one (1) studio units. First level will be renovated to accommodate commercial establishments. Waivers Requested: Applicant requests a waiver for traffic impact study. Location of Property: 232 Exchange Street, Chicopee, MA. Map & Parcel ID: Parcel ID: 0096-00023. Property Owner: 236 Exchange, LLC, 232 Exchange Street, Chicopee, MA, Albert Babadzhanov. --Motion made by Councilor Balakier to receive and refer to the Zoning, Overlay District Review Committee, & Planning. Councilor Balakier stated take up in committee. Motion to refer passed by a unanimous roll call vote. 36 Application for a NEW Special Permit under Chapter 275-67 & 62 of the Municipal Zoning Ordinance for the purpose of approval for a mixed use development including up to 600 new residential units and up to 400,000 square feet of commercial space within the former Cabotville Mill Complex under the City's Mill Conversion and Commercial Overlay District. Location of property: 165 Front Street. Map & Parcel ID: see attachments. Name of applicant: 165 Front LLC, 3E Evergreen Rd, Unit 101 New City, NY 10956. --Motion made by Councilor Bala kier to receive and refer to the Zoning, Overlay District Review Committee, & Planning. Councilor Balakier stated take up in committee. Motion to refer passed by a unanimous roll call vote. 37 An application for a NEW Special Permit under Chapter 275-67 of the Municipal Zoning Ordinances for the purpose of Redevelopment of a portion of the property located at 0 Main Street (Off Fiske Lane) in the Mill Conversion & Commercial Overlay District. Waivers Requested: Reduction in parking {105 vs 95); Building height (52'9" vs 40'); Building permit & construction fees; and EV spaces (5 vs 3). Location of property: 0 Main Street (off Fiske Lane) Map & Parcel ID: 0174/00018. Name of Applicant: David Spada, DS Development, LLC, 1 Wildflower Lane, Weston, MA02493. --Motion made by Councilor Bala kier to receive and refer to the Zoning, Overlay District Review Committee, & Planning. Councilor Balakier stated take up in committee. Motion to refer passed by a unanimous roll call vote. 38 An application for a NEW Special Permit under Section 275-9 (L)(3) of the Municipal Zoning Ordinance for the purpose of renewing existing Special Permit for a proposed multi-family development with waiver of parking requirements from 88 to 75 spaces at 0 Oak St. (Parcel ID 0147-005H). Location of Property: 0 Oak Street. Map & Parcel ID: 147-5H. Name of Applicant: Culper Properties, LLC, 444 A. N. Main Street, #125, E. Longmeadow, MA 01028. --Motion made by Councilor Bala kier to receive and refer to the Zoning, Overlay District Review Committee, & Planning. Councilor Balakier stated take up in committee. Motion to refer passed by a unanimous roll call vote. Adjournment: --Motion made by Councilor Shumsky to adjourn at 8:28. Motion passed by a unanimous roll call vote. ATTEST: Keith W. Rattell, City Clerk