City Council

Notice of Meeting To be filed in duplicate Notice is hereby given in accordance with Chapter 30A, Section 18-25 of the General Laws of a meeting of the: City Council Meeting Meeting will be held 6:30 PM on Tuesday, November 19, 2024 The location of the meeting will be Auditorium 3rd Floor, City Hall, & via zoom Full description of location 274 Front Street., Chicopee, MA 01013 & via zoom Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83976966008?pwd=rePBJ 1G8YnclEmJzZaECBanX:7DVIZv .1 Meeting ID: 839 7696 6008 Passcode: 450980 If you have questions call the City Council office (413)594-1435 Agenda Attached Date and Time Received by Date and Time Posted by the City Clerk's Office the City Clerk's Office (electronic stamp) (electronic stamp) .,JV ., ,. Revised 8/11/17 t-: I The City of Chicopee City Council meeting will be held on November 19, 2024, at the City of Chicopee City Hall Auditorium located at 274 Front Street, 3rd Floor, Chicopee, Massachusetts at 6:30 p.m. and via Zoom. The items to be discussed include the agenda items listed below. Mayor Vieau Public Input Communications Minutes MO-1 May~r's appropriation of Seventy five thousand and 00/100 dollars ($75,000.00} to the following named account: Wastewater Expense Account for Special Services from available funds in the following named Wastewater Salary accounts: Chief Operator $50,000.00 Asst. Chief Operator 15,000.00 DPW Operations Asst. 10,000.00 Total $75,000.00 MO-2 Mayor's appropriation ofThirty five thousand and 00/100 dollars ($35,000.00} to the following named account: D.P.W. Highway Special Account for Street Surveying/Legal Description from available funds in the D.P.W. Highway Salary Account for Maintenance Man. MO-3 Mayor's appropriation of Nineteen thousand one hundred sixty two and 98/100 dollars ($19,162.98) to the following named account: Human Resources Special Account for Indemnifications of Police & Fire from available funds in the Stabilization Fund. MO-4 Mayor's appropriation ofThree thousand two hundred and 00/100 dollars ($3,200.00} to the following named account: Health Special Account for Wildlife Control from available funds in the Stabilization Fund. MO-5 To the City Council . You are hereby notified that I have this day appointed Denise Londraville, 210 Johnson Rd. #26; Chicopee, Massachusetts 01022 as a member of the License Commission to serve as a member for the term of 6 months expiring on the first of June 2025. To which appointment I ask the confirmation of your honorable Council. *New Appointment M0-6 To the City Council You are hereby notified that I have this day appointed Casey Croteau, 104 Sunnyside Street, Chicopee, Massachusetts 01020 as a member of the License Commission to serve as a member for the term expiring on the first of June 2029. To which appointment I ask the confirmation of your honorable Coundl. *New Appointment M0-7 Ordered that the City Council accept the FY25 Formula Grant in the amount of Two hundred twenty two thousand six hundred seventy five and 00/100 dollars {$222,675.00) from the Commonwealth of 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. M0-8 Ordered that the City Council accept the donations In the amount of Eight thousand one hundred one and 00/100 dollars ($8,101.00) to the Chicopee Council on Aging for senior meals for the month of October, 2024. Said donations are accepted in accordance with M.G.L. Chapter 44 Section 53A. M0-9 Ordered that the City Council accept the donation in the amount of Five thousand and 00/100 dollars ($5,000.00) from Margaret and Hans Zyballa to the Chicopee Council on Aging. Said donation is to be used for programming and it is accepted in accordance with M.G.L. Chapter 44 Section 53A. 10 -Resolution of the Chicopee City Council · Requesting Safety and Traffic Calming Improvements on the Entrance Ramp onto the end of 1-291 from Shawinigan Drive leading to Burnett Road WHEREAS, the entrance ramp onto the end of 1-291 from Shawinigan Drive leading to Burnett Road in Chicopee has become an area of concer"n due to excessive speeding and . safety hazards and WHEREAS, residents, commuters, and local businesses have reported significant safety concerns related to high speeds, near-misses, and traffic flow issues, making this a critical area for improvement and WHEREAS, this entrance ramp serves as a significant access point for both local and interstate travel, making its·safety and accessibility a priority for the City of Chicopee and WHEREAS, the City of Chicopee is committed to ensuring the safety and well-being of its residents and those who travel through the community. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Chicopee City Council formally rgquests the Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) conduct a comprehensive safety review of the entrance ramp onto 1-291 and Burnett Road and evaluate potential  improvements aimed at reducing traffic speeds and enhancing safety, such as traffic- calming measures, signage, and structural modifications as needed; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City of Chicopee will fully support MassDOT in efforts to assess and implement necessary modifications to improve traffic flow and reduce safety risks at this location and BE IT fl NALLY RESOLVED that copies of th.is resolution be sent to the Massachusetts Department of Transportation, the Massachusetts State Legislature representatives for the City of Chicopee, and any other relevant _agencies to enlist their support in this matter. Adopted by the Chicopee City Council on this_ day of _ _ _ ___, 2024. Shumsky/Laflamme/Zygarowski 11 A Zoning Committee report: Special Permit application under Chapter 275-67 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 exlsting'structure. Apartments -consist of six (6) one bedroom, three (3) two bedroom and (1) studio units. First level will be renovated to accommodate commercial establishments. Waiver requested-applicant requests a waiver for traffic impact study located at 232 Exchange Street. Applicant: Albert Babadzhanov, 232 .Exchange Street, Chicopee, MA. 12 Be it Ordered that the Finance Committee meet for an update on technology use in all City departments. Pniak-Costello/Goff 13 Be it Ordered that nominations to the City Hall Phase 2 Building Commission be accepted and closed. The following nominations be approved: William Boone, Linda Mruk, Maureen Cayer, Stephen Morneau, Michael Lempart, and Thomas Costello. Laflamme 14 A proposed ordinance adding to Chapter 2_60, Handicap Parking, 85 Stonina Drive, Handicap Parking. ·Brooks 15 Application for a NEW Zone Change from Residential A to Industrial for 7.5 ac/326, 700 SF . acres/square feet of property located at OBurnett Road, Chicopee, MA. Parcel ID# 0238-00003 for the purpose of removing remnant residential A zoning within existing Eversource Powerline Easement to make zoning consistent with Industrial Zoning designations or abutting properties. Petitioner Name & Address: UFPT MA LLC, 100 Hale Street, Newburyport, MA 01950. 16 Application for an AMENDED fuel storage license. Applied for by: Chicopee Inn, Inc., 851 East Columbus Ave., Springfield, MA 01105. Location of land: 357 Burnett Road. Total quantity of all flammable liquids to be stored: 28,000. Total quantity of all combustible liquids to be stored: 48,000. Previo"us amount of gallons: 32,000. 25,000 Gasoline, 7,000 Diesel. 17 Application for a NEW Service Station license applied for by: Pilot Travel Centers, LLC at 357 Burnett Road. 18-23 2025 Class 2 License renewals: Auto Techniques 1424 Granby Road Geno's Auto Service, Inc. d/b/a Geno's Auto Sales 121 Memorial Drive Interstate TolA(ing, Inc. 1660 Westover Road J.F. Wegrzynek, Inc. d/b/a Jan's Auto Service 1737 Donohue Ro1:1d Matta Brothers Service Station Inc. (dba) Ray's Vehicle Inspection & Auto Sales 453 Memorial Drive Sandy's Auto World 963 Meadow Street 24-26 2025 Class 3 License renewals: Center Street Auto Parts of Chicopee, Inc. 651 Center Street Pasterczyk's Welding & Repair Shop, Inc. 1738 Donohue Road Sandy's Auto World 963 Meadow Street 27-29 2025 Auto Body License renewals: Chuck's Auto Body, Inc. 58 West Street Roger's Auto Body & Glass 26 Old James Street Stan's Auto Body & Glass, Inc. 101 Carew Street 30-36 2025 Auto Repair License renewals: Auto Techniques, fnc. 1424 Granby Road Don's Auto Repair 36 Gilmore Street Matta Brothers Service Station, Inc. (dba) Ray's Vehicle State Inspection & Auto Sales 453 Memorial Drive Meyer's Service Station 176 Granby Road PaPaleguas Motocar's 813 Front Street Sandy's Auto World 963. Meadow Street Wal-Mart Store #5278 591 Memorial Drive 37-39 2025 Auto Body/Auto Repair License renewals: Ernie's Automotive 18 Old James Street Geno's Auto Service, Inc. 25 Sheridan Street J.F. Wegrzynek, Inc., d/b/a Jan's Auto Service 1737 Donohue Road 40 2025 Auto Detail License renewals: Sandy's Auto World 963 Meadow Street Adjournment: ATTEST: ~~~ Keith W. Rattell, City Clerk