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@) -_,,,:o • - " Minutes from the City Council Meeting on Tuesday October 15, 2024, at 6:301Jl>!1;1 !n, • l c, t~r. g: ~- ~ the Auditorium are as follows: f' I 1 \/ ('("11 1\ ' f' lt • "-" _'--V I \ V I L- Laflamme, Frank N., President At-Large Councilor ~JDr~~ent -=-r r.H - Roy, Gerard (Jerry) A. At-Large Councilor Present Wagner, Timothy Joseph At-Large Councilor Present via Zoom Zygarowski, Robert J. At-Large Councilor Present Arriaga, Abigail Ward 1 Councilor Present Brooks, Shane D. Ward 2 Councilor Present via Zoom Goff, Susan M. Ward 3 Councilor Present Balakier, George A. Ward 4 Councilor 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-Costel lo, Mary Elizabeth Ward 9 Counci lor Present Mayor Vieau-On MO-1 stated federal library grant. Councilor Arriaga stated to provide computers, books, expand world language collection. Councilor Pniak-Costello stated great opportunity. Will connect with educators and community outreach. On MO-2 Mayor stated self-insured, medical bills for first responders. On MO-3, Laura McCarthy stated red house behind Falls Pizza, base value of the property, purchase price was $350,000.00. Any raised value is what the taxes will apply to. Councilor Zygarowski stated should read Grove Avenue. Councilor Labrie stated will still get taxes on the $350,000.00. Councilor Balakier stated w ill still enhance the city. Hope w ill get others to do likewise projects. On MO-4 Mayor stated dedicated time, serves on a central library commission, building commission. On MO-5, Mayor stated served also on Phase 1 and the central library commission, looking forward to Phase 2. On MO-6, Mayor stated reappointment, would like to continue to serve. On MO-7, reappointment, has offered to continue to serve. On MO-8, Mayor stated reappointment, served for many years willing to continue to serve. On MO-9, Mayor stated reappointment, chair, thankful for continued service, COA is thriving. On MO-10, Councilor Laflamme stated donations to • COA for senior meals. On MO-11, Councilor Laflamme stated donation for senior programming. Mayor stated public servant Chet Szetela turned in a resignation letter, was received on October 9 th . Dedicated to the school system. Will schedule a joint meeting to find a replacement. Teacher and coach, volunteer, community activities. Spent 20 years on the school committee. Public Input- Lisa Bienvenue, 34 Everett Street, will be a different school committee without Mr. Szetela. Listening to the litany of mayors orders feels like groundhogs day. Was no point in reading mayors orders about the Council on Aging. Keep hoping if you hear it enough you will stop reading them. Break on taxes is interesting. On the agenda just says Mayor Vieau, he does not have to read orders. In order to be forward thinking, move forward. We are not an isolated nugget. Renee Rivard, 185 New Ludlow Road, pick up litter on walk, pickup two Walma rt size bags on every walk. Councilors passed a retail plastic bag ban. Litter continues, we need to do more. We care. You can't expect good samaritans to pick up after others. In the 70's and 80's we didn't have this litter. Have inquired about a litter committee. Sue Nimchick, 362 James Street, scoring notebook continues, know vs no. Call 911 the councils number is 321 countdown, request for data, discussion was don't know. Don't swing after the curve. Wear & tear, replacement is the cost. Impact on the golf course. Ahead of the curve instead of after the curve. Where are we going. Be ahead of the curve. Tim Wagner, 210 Stebbins Street, hopeful the council takes some pride in the items it has passed recently. As the council and the mayor may or may not know there was a car accident on McKinstry Avenue. We need to stop killing development. --Motion made by Councilor Labrie to close public input. Motion passed by a unanimous roll call vote. Communications--none Minutes --none MO-1 Ordered that the City Council accept the Federal Library Service and Technology Act (LSTA) Grant in the amount of Five thousand and 00/100 dollars ($5,000.00) from the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners to the Chicopee Public Library. Said grant is accepted in accordance with M.G.L. Chapter 44 Section 53A. --Motion made by Councilor Arriaga to receive and pass. Councilor Arriaga stated grant for library to have literature in different languages. Shows how our community is changing. Councilor Pniak-Costello stated support this, community outreach by the library. Motion passed through all stages by a unanimous roll call vote. MO-2 Mayors appropriation of Thirty thousand six hundred thirteen and 35/100 dollars ($30,613.35) 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 Pniak-Costello to receive and pass. Councilor Pniak-Costello stated indemnification of Police and Fire. Motion passed through all stages by a unanimous roll call vote. MO-3 WHEREAS, The Housing Development Incentive Program (HDIP), established by M.G.L., Chapter 40V, provides Gateway Cities with a tool to develop market rate housing while increasing residential growth, expanding diversity of housing stock, supporting economic development, and promoting neighborhood stabilization in designated areas. The program provides two tax incentives to developers to undertake new construction or substantial rehabilitation of properties for lease or sale as multi-unit market rate residential housing: WHEREAS, the HDIP program requires a local-option real estate tax exemption (TIE) on all or part of the increased property value resulting from improvements (the increment) if the Developer is to receive state tax credit for Qualified Project Expenditures (QPEs); and  WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Chicopee has supported the productive reuse of property located at 22 Grove Street to create 4 units of market rate housing within an approved HDIP zone; and WHEREAS, RT Commercials LLC is investing over $700,000 in properly renovations of a 1890 Queen Ann style house; and NOW, THEREFORE, be it ordered the City Council of the City of Chicopee with the approval of the Mayor hereby makes a binding commitment to enter into an Tax Increment Exemption (TIE) agreement with RT Commercial LLC; and Subject to the terms and conditions of the Agreement, Tax Increment exemption to be applied to the Project Premises is as follows, and such below stated percentage shall be utilized in calculating the real property tax due with respect to the Premises for such respective fiscal year: First Fiscal Year 90% of increased value Second Fiscal Year 90% of increased value Third Fiscal Year 90% of increased value Fourth Fiscal Year 90% of increased value Fifth Fiscal Year 90% of increased value Sixth Fiscal Year 80% of increased value Seventh Fiscal Year 70% of increased value Eighth Fiscal Year 60% of increased value Ninth Fiscal Year 50% of increased value Tenth Fiscal Year 50% of increased value --Motion made by Councilor Krampits to receive, pass and adopted as read. Councilor Krampits stated to assist the property owner to make multi-unit housing. Increasing the value of the property. Will still get face value to the property. Deduction is based on increased value only. Good start. Does go through a review committee. Councilor Pniak-Costello stated one hundred percent supportive of this. Will increase residential growth, first one of its kind. Councilor Courchesne stated also get taxes on the commercial space on the first floor. Councilor Balakier stated has been used on other projects in the city. Ten year situation, other people will hopefully come forward with other projects. Motion passed through all stages by a unanimous roll call vote. MO-4 To the City Council You are hereby notified that I have this day appointed Tracy Hess, 462 Springfield Street, Chicopee, Massachusetts as member of the City Hall Phase II building commission. To which appointment I ask the confirmation of your honorable Council. *New appointment  --Motion made by Councilor Roy to receive and approve this evening. --Motion made by Councilor Labrie to suspend Rule 10 Section 38. Motion passed though all stages by a unanimous roll call vote. Councilor Roy stated well known, also on other committees. Motion passed by a unanimous roll call vote. MO-5 To the City Council You are hereby notified that I have this day appointed Gia Lamothe, 31 Morgan Circle, Chicopee, Massachusetts as member of the City Hall Phase II building commission. To which appointment I ask the confirmation of your honorable Council. * New appointment --Motion made by Councilor Labrie to receive and approve this evening. --Motion made by Councilor Labrie to suspend Rule 10 Section 38. Motion passed though all stages by a unanimous roll call vote. Councilor Labrie stated Gia has been on Phase 1 committee and on the library committee, done a great job. Motion passed by a unanimous roll call vote. MO-6 To the City Council You are hereby notified that I have this day appointed Sherryl Gelinas, 150 Mountainview St., Chicopee, MA 01020 to the Council on Aging to serve in such office expiring on the first day of September 2026. To which appointment I ask the confirmation of your honorable Council. *Re-appointment --Motion made by Councilor Zygarowski to receive and approved this evening. Councilor Zygarowski stated reappointment. Have dedicated time to the city. Motion passed by a unanimous roll call vote. MO-7 To the City Council You are hereby notified that I have this day appointed Karen Rousseau, PhD RN, 42 Voss Ave., Chicopee, MA 01020 to the Council on Aging to serve in such office expiring on the first day of September 2026. To which appointment I ask the confirmation of your honorable Council. *Re-appointment --Motion made by Councilor Balakier to receive, pass and the reappointment approved this evening. Councilor Balakier stated it's a reappointment, has experience. Councilor Pniak-Costello stated should be approved this evening, years on the Council on Aging, great asset. Motion passed by a unanimous roll call vote. MO-8 To the City Council You are hereby notified that I have this day appointed Stephen Michalik, 87 Willwood St., Chicopee, MA 01013 to the Council on Aging to serve in such office expiring on the first day of September 2026. To which appointment I ask the confirmation of your honorable Council. *Re-appointment --Motion made by Councilor Shumsky to receive, pass and approved this evening. Councilor Shumsky stated reappointment, serving on the Council on Aging. Motion passed by a unanimous roll call vote. MO-9 To the City Council You are hereby notified that I have this day appointed Claire Gemme, 104 Johnson Rd., Apt. 602, Chicopee, MA 01020 to the Council on Aging to serve in such office expiring on the first day of September 2026. To which appointment I ask the confirmation of your honorable Council. *Re-appointment --Motion made by Councilor Courchesne to receive, pass and approved this evening. Councilor Courchesne stated reappointment. Motion passed by a unanimous roll call vote. MO-10 Ordered that the City Council accept the donations in the amount of Eight thousand twenty two and 00/100 dollars ($8,022.00) to the Chicopee Council on Aging. Said donations are for senior meals for the month of September, 2024 and are accepted in accordance with M.G.L. Chapter 44 Section 53A. --Motion made by Councilor Goff to receive and pass with a 2nd by Councilor Zygarowski. Councilor Goff stated donations for senior meals. Motion passed through all stages by a roll call vote of 12 yes, 1 abstained. Councilor Laflamme abstained. MO-11 Ordered that the City Council accept the attached list of donations in the amount of Three hundred fifty eight and 00/100 dollars ($358.00) to the Chicopee Council on Aging. Said donations are for senior programming and are accepted in accordance with M.G.L. Chapter 44 Section 53A. --Motion made by Councilor Brooks to receive and pass with a 2nd by Councilor Zygarowski. Councilor Brooks stated additional donations. Motion passed through all stages by a roll call vote of 12 yes, 1 abstained. Councilor Laflamme abstained. 12 A favorable Public Works Committee report: Be it Ordered that the Public Works Committee meet to discuss a tree on public property growing into a fence on private property at 245 Montcalm Street. Also for discussion any tree stumps not addressed on public property.  --Motion made by Councilor Krampits to receive and placed on file. Councilor Krampits stated various departments, kind of resolved. Working with the neighbor. Motion to place on file passed by a roll call vote of 12 yes, 1 out of chair, Councilor Roy out of chair. --Motion made by Councilor Labrie to take item #18 out of order. Motion passed by a roll call vote of 12 yes, 1 out of chair, Councilor Roy out of chair. 18 A favorable Human Resources Committee report: Mayoral appointment of James Deni to the Water and Sewer Commission, to serve in such office for the term expiring on the 1st of September, 2029. --Motion made by Councilor Labrie to receive and the appointment approved this evening. Councilor Labrie stated came before the committee, has the credentials, will be great for it. Councilor Pniak-Costello stated glad he wants to volunteer. Councilor Krampits stated had a chance to work with him throughout the years. Motion passed by a unanimous roll call vote. 13 A favorable Public Works Committee report: Be it Ordered that the Public Works Committee meet to discuss the status of the end of Streiber Drive near 151 Streiber Drive. A request to Engineering to evaluate the safety of the dead-end street and the need for sign to alert vehicles of the dead-end street. --Motion made by Councilor Kram pits to receive and placed on file. Councilor Krampits stated discussion with department heads, sign. Councilor Pniak-Costello stated contacted by a constituent, street ends with a boulder you can loop to the left. What sign should be put up? Something has to be done there. Motion passed by a unanimous roll call vote. 14 A favorable Public Works Committee report: Be it Ordered that the Public Works Committee meeting to discuss the status of Anson Street. --Motion made by Councilor Krampits to receive and placed on file. Councilor Krampits stated will be part of program Chapter 90 list of streets to be accepted. Hopefully will be added. Councilor Pniak-Costello stated in ward, very happy work is being done. Motion passed by a unanimous roll call vote. 15 A favorable Public Works Committee report: Be it Ordered that the Public Works Committee meet to discuss the status of 25 MPH on New Ludlow Road. --Motion made by Councilor Krampits to receive and placed on file. Councilor Kram pits stated to make consistent. Goes to 35 MPH in some areas, the city has been working with the state, ongoing process. Motion passed by a unanimous roll call vote. 16 A favorable Public Works Committee report: Be it Ordered that the Public Works Committee meet to discuss expanding sites for disposing of used needles.  --Motion made by Councilor Krampits to receive and placed on file. Councilor Krampits stated came up a couple years ago, has to be monitored. There are alternatives, various options. Councilor Pniak-Costello stated brought up the issue, several constituents don't want to see them thrown in the trash. Councilor Courchesne stated there is a mobile needle exchange program, state pays for it. No one has to throw them in the trash. Motion passed by a unanimous roll call vote. 17 A favorable Human Resources Committee report: Mayoral appointment of Eric Lapointe to the Parks and Recreation Commission, to serve in such office for the term of 5 years expiring on the 1st of August 2029. --Motion made by Councilor Labrie to receive and the appointment approved this evening. Councilor Labrie stated interviewed very well. Sports background. Councilor Pniak-Costello stated thank Eric for offering to be a volunteer, his family is very involved. Motion passed by a unanimous roll call vote. 19 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 a late file order. (Sunset Clause-Until December 2013). --Motion made by Councilor Zygarowski to receive and discussed. Councilor Zygarowski stated discussed in Rules Committee, not acceptable anymore. Can't have late files anymore. --Motion made by Councilor Labrie to allow Councilor Laflamme to speak. Motion passed by a roll call vote of 12 yes, 1 abstained. Councilor Laflamme abstained. Councilor Laflamme stated things revolve around the open meeting law. Reviewing all of these. Passing this tonight or send it to Rules. Cleaning up. Reviewed by the Clerk and Law Department. --Motion made by Councilor Wagner to refer to the Rules Committee. --Motion made by Councilor Courchesne to approve. Motion passed through all stages by a unanimous roll call vote. 20 Be it Ordered that the Rules and Orders of the City Council Meetings shall be amended as follows: Delete lld. At the regular meeting Rule #11 must be suspended by a two-thirds roll call vote of those members present and voting in order to be accepted and added to the agenda. The chairman of the Rules Committee shall be called upon by the President when any rule must be suspended.  --Motion made by Councilor Zygarowski to receive and deleted this evening. Councilor Zygarowski stated do not need to have late files. Motion passed through all stages by a unanimous roll call vote. 21 Be it Ordered that the Rules and Orders of the City Council Meetings shall be amended as follows: Delete 40. The Clerk to the City Council (City Clerk) or his designee shall take his/her seat prior to the Mayoral briefing and shall record the minutes of the briefing and cause a tape recording of the briefing. The briefing shall commence at 6:30 PM on the day of the City Council regular or adjourned regular meeting and include the time of the briefing started and the time the briefing ended. This recording will be kept with the City Clerk and all records. --Motion made by Councilor Zygarowski to receive and deleted this evening. Councilor Zygarowski stated there is no briefing. Motion passed through all stages by a unanimous roll call vote. 22 A proposed Ordinance Adding to Chapter 260-37.12 Engine brakes prohibited. Add Chicopee Street at a point 300' northerly to Prospect Street. --Motion made by Councilor Courchesne to receive, 1st reading and refer to the Ordinance Committee. Councilor Courchesne stated request from neighbors. Councilor Zygarowski asked is this the same place? Motion to refer passed by a unanimous roll call vote. 23 Be it Ordered that a Certified ADA Compliance Officer be added to the Site Plan Review and SP RAC Inspectors. This item to be referred to the Zoning Committee. --Motion made by Councilor Pniak-Costello to receive and refer to the Zoning Committee and Commission on Disability. Councilor Pniak-Costello stated discussion about compliance with disability compliance. Put on Zoning Committee and Commission on Disability. Councilor Bala kier stated received a call to talk about this, broached the subject. Having a certified ADA compliance officer. Can listen in planning. Just for discussion. Councilor Zygarowski asked who do you want invited to this meeting? Councilor Pniak-Costello stated invite other departments that are crucial. Councilor Courchesne stated every department has to comply with ADA rules. Motion to refer passed by a unanimous roll call vote. 24 Resolution Supporting a 10-cent NIP Deposit WHEREAS, the Commonwealth of Massachusetts has long recognized the importance of recycling and reducing waste through its Bottle Bill Program; and WHEREAS, the current 5 cent deposit on beverage containers has been effective in promoting recycling and reducing litter; and WHEREAS, small alcohol bottles, known as "nips" are a significant source of litter and environmental pollution; and WHEREAS, increasing the deposit to 10 cents for nips will further incentivize recycling and reduce litter; and WHEREAS, the Massachusetts Senate has already passed an amendment to modernize the Bottle Bill, which includes increasing the deposit to 10 cents, adding nips to the list of containers eligible for a deposit; and WHEREAS, this increase is projected to lead to 3.1 billion additional containers being recycled each year in Massachusetts, significantly reducing emissions and saving cities and towns on waste management costs; and NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved that the Chicopee City Council supports the implementation of a 10-cent deposit on nip bottles to promote recycling, reduce litter, and protect the environment. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Massachusetts State House encourages all citizens to participate in the Bottle Bill Program and support the increased deposit on nip bottles. BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED that copies of this resolution be sent to the State Delegation, the Governor, the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection, and all relevant legislative committees. --Motion made by Councilor Shumsky to receive and approve. Councilor Shumsky stated worked with Councilor Laflamme and Councilor Labrie trying to combat litter. Don't agree with banning but do agree with recycling them. Hope to have the support of the council. Councilor Zygarowski stated the senate has passed this, where is it. Good idea, talk about litter but no guarantee but need to enforce. Councilor Shumsky stated hope it will show support. Councilor Labrie stated the bottle bill was put in January 1, 1983. Could put out bigger bottles, working on this. City this size they will take it serious. Councilor Balakier stated in favor, hope it goes through. Councilor Pniak-tostello stated last year Councilor Dobosz took a leadership roll, trying to ban nip bottles or have a conversation. Believe we have to do something about the nip bottles. Have to do something about the trash. Councilor Shumsky stated concern with banning nips you drink a pint, more concerning. Councilor Wagner stated support this, reluctantly, has been passed by the house at the end of the summer session. CT enacted a lOcent return on nips. Evidence is iffy to see if it works. Councilor Roy stated in favor, good start. At least we've done something. Councilor Zygarowski stated being a former police officer think it's a good idea. People will buy a quart if they want to drink. Senate and House business will be against this. Change is happening. Hope this is the time now. Have to start somewhere. State should be doing this not us. Motion passed through all stages by a unanimous roll call vote. 25 Resolution Supporting a 10-cent Deposit on Water Bottles WHEREAS, the Commonwealth of Massachusetts is committed to environmental conservation and waste reduction through effective recycling programs; and WHEREAS, the current Bottle Bill has proven successful in reducing litter and promoting the recycling of beverage containers; and WHEREAS, water bottles constitute a significant portion of beverage container waste and are often found in public spaces, contributing to environmental pollution; and WHEREAS, implementing a 10-cent deposit on water bottles will incentivize consumers to return and recycle these containers, reducing litter and environmental impact; and WHEREAS, increased recycling rates for water bottles will conserve natural resources, reduce landfill waste, and save municipalities on waste management costs; and NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved that the Chicopee City Council supports the implementation of a 10-cent deposit on water bottles to enhance recycling efforts, reduce litter, and protect the environment. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Massachusetts State House encourages all citizens to participate in the Bottle Bill Program and support the inclusion of water bottles in the deposit system. BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED that copies of this resolution be sent to the State Delegation, the Governor, the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection, and all relevant legislative committees. --Motion made by Councilor Shumsky to receive and approve. Councilor Shumsky stated same thing as last, just water bottles. Councilor Pniak-Costello asked did the state Senate approve this as well? Endorsing what the Senate has done? Councilor Goff stated googled, as of June 25 th increasing amounts on non-carbonated beverages. Councilor Balakier stated in favor, great idea. Eliminate trash. Councilor Pniak-Costello stated endorse. Benefit the entire state. Motion passed through all stages by a unanimous roll call vote. 26 Resolution Supporting an Increase of Deposit on Bottles and Cans to 10 Cents WHEREAS, the Commonwealth of Massachusetts recognizes the importance of recycling and reducing waste through its Bottle Bill Program; and WHEREAS, the current 5-cent deposit on beverage containers has been effective in promoting recycling and reducing litter; and  WHEREAS, increasing the deposit to 10-cents for bottles and cans will further incentivize recycling and significantly reduce litter; and WHEREAS, an increase in the deposit will lead to higher recycling rates, reduce environmental pollution, and save cities and towns on waste management costs; and WHEREAS, modernizing the Bottle Bill to reflect current environmental and economic needs is crucial for the continued success of Massachusetts' recycling initiatives; and NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved that the Chicopee City Council supports the implementation of a 10-cent deposit on bottles and cans to promote recycling, reduce litter, and protect the environment. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Massachusetts State House encourages all citizens to participate in the Bottle Bill Program and support the increased deposit on beverage containers. BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED that copies of this resolution be sent to the State Delegation, the Governor, the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection, and all relevant legislative committees. --Motion made by Councilor Shumsky to receive and approve. Councilor Shumsky stated same course. Councilor Zygarowski stated three positive things for the City of Chicopee. We are serious about this. Councilor Krampits stated support these. Price of water and soda will go up by 30 cents. Healthy beverages will go up because of this. Councilor Courchesne stated hit the nail on the head, if you can't afford it you will return it. Councilor Balakier stated in favor, great idea. Councilor Zygarowski stated what isn't going up in our country? Prices are going up. Councilor Wagner stated bear in mind will be an increase to consumers. Temper expectations. Be realistic. Motion passed through all stages by a unanimous roll call vote. 27 A petition from Eversource Gas of Massachusetts hereby requests that it be granted a location and permission to install and maintain 1,090' of 6" and 2" MP plastic gas main on Lynwood Drive and Greenwood Terrace with such laterals and service connections as it may now or subsequently find necessary. Said gas main will be installed in accordance with the plans enclosed. --Motion made by Councilor Goff to receive and refer to the Utilities Committee. Councilor Goff stated to install gas lines. Motion to refer passed by a unanimous roll call vote. Councilor Wagner absent. 28 A petition from Eversource Gas of Massachusetts hereby requests that it be granted a location and permission to install and maintain 4,950' of 2" MP plastic gas main on Sherman Avenue, Davenport Street, Northwood Street, and Mellen Street with such laterals and service connections as it may now or subsequently find necessary.  Said gas main will be installed in accordance with the plans enclosed. --Motion made by Councilor Goff to receive and refer to the Utilities Committee. Councilor Goff stated to install gas main. Motion to refer passed by a unanimous roll call vote. Councilor Wagner absent. Adjournment:--Motion made by Councilor Shumsky to adjourn at 8:18. Motion passed by a unanimous roll Call vote. Councilor Wagner absent. ATTEST: Keith W. Rattell, City Clerk  Minutes from the Special City Council Meeting on Tuesday October 29, 2024, at 6:00 pm in the City Hall Chambers are as follows: Laflamme, Frank N., President At-Large Councilor Present Roy, Gerard (Jerry) A. At-Large Councilor Present Wagner, Timothy Joseph At-Large Councilor Present via Zoom Zygarowski, Robert J. At-Large Councilor Present Arriaga, Abigail Ward 1 Councilor Present Brooks, Shane D. Ward 2 Councilor Absent Goff, Susan M. Ward 3 Councilor Present Balakier, George A. Ward 4 Councilor Present Krampits, Fred T. Ward 5 Councilor Present Shumsky, Samuel Robert Ward 6 Councilor Present via Zoom Courchesne, William C. Ward 7 Councilor Present Labrie, Gary R. Ward 8 Councilor Present Pniak-Costello, Mary Elizabeth Ward 9 Councilor Absent President Laflamme called the meeting to order. Clerk Rattell read the purpose of the meeting. --Motion made by Councilor Labrie the polling location for Ward 8 Precinct A be changed to Anna Barry School, 55 Connell Street forthe November 5, 2024 election only. Councilor Labrie stated there was a fire at the old senior complex, still rehabilitating. Motion passed through all stages by a unanimous roll call vote. Councilors Brooks and Pniak-Costello absent. Adjournment:--Motion made by Councilor Arriaga to adjourn at 6:04. Motion passed by a unanimous roll call vote. Councilor Wagner out of chair. Councilors Brooks and Pniak-Costello absent. ATTEST: Keith W. Rattell, City Clerk 1':, '= ) (") ,.._ ...... 1':, c::, ~~ ~ )-( C, ,.:) 00 ' ~ 17 0 C> ~c- z J:o -. .J:b : j® --.....;: :t> ,- - n 1 \)J CJ ___ , .:--