City Council
Regular MeetingChicopee, MA · March 18, 2025
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Minutes from the City Council Meeting on Tuesday March 18, 2025, at 6:30 pm in the
Auditorium are as follows:
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Laflamme, Frank N., President At-Large Councilor Present
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Roy, Gerard (Jerry) A. At-Large Councilor Preserft /7 y rn,
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Wagner, Timothy Joseph At-Large Councilor Absent' il''r' :cr'.~'.L
Zygarowski, Robert J. At-Large Councilor Absent
Arriaga, Abigail Ward 1 Councilor Present
Brooks, Shane D. Ward 2 Councilor Present via Zoom @ 6:38
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-Costello, Mary Elizabeth Ward 9 Councilor Present
Mayor's Orders briefing and announcements by Mayor Vieau or designee. Mayor Vieau introduced the
Chicopee St. Patrick's Day Parade Committee Colleen and her court Daiana Torres, Emma Caproni, Hannah
O'Neil, Meghan Oxley, and Wilmette Cumba. On MO-1, short on funds at the CMG, extensive need for
repairs to equipment primarily trash trucks. CMG services all departments throughout the city, building into
the budget. Councilor Pniak-Costello asked how many new trucks have been ordered? Liz Batista answered
three, only received one, lot of wear and tear on these, they work every day. On MO-2, self-insured, injured
on duty. On MO-3, for new hires, 11 recruits and training, 7 from the previous class. On MO-4, 17 radios for
repair, 11 for new recruits. Chief Major stated discount from WestComm originally. On MO-5, for vests and
will apply for a grant, chief stat ed get half reimbursement from Federal, half from State. On MO-6, to
replenish claims and accounts, issue to make whole without going to small claims court. Councilor Pniak-
Costello stated committee is here, realize the impact of the account. On MO-7, Laurie Goff is retiring, thank
you for all the years of service. Compliance with EPA. On MO-8, Angel Quinones is retiring, contractual sick
buy back. Code enforcer, will be missed. On MO-9, monthly acceptance for the senior center. Mayor stated
public hearing about the 391 Vietnam Veterans Bridge replacement. MassDot is having a public hearing.
Attend the parade, excited about contingent. Chicopee is passionate about our community.
Public Input-Derek Dobosz, 70 Post Road, former ward 6 city councilor. Thank Dr. Girouard for his long
service to the city. Human Resources report: limited knowledge, report suggests hiring a Human Resources
Director from outside. Mayors office said the Councilors were not given this report, why would the Mayor
withhold the report from the Council and the hiring committee? No salary posted, no benefits, no resume.
Position should be reposted. If the new Human Resources Director is appointed, she would be the fifth
director in three years. Look very closely. Lisa Bienvenue, 34 Everett Street, land of milk and honey here.
People say she's negative on the city, if she didn't care about the city wouldn' t come to meetings. $120,000
in truck repairs. Putting platforms in the Human Resources department. Are we into the computer age for
tracking our assets? De we use tracking for preventative maintenance? Looking for low emission vehicles?
How you get vehicles and how they are registered. Putting money aside to move us forward? Tracy Dec, 5
Jeanette Drive, kennel proposed at 17 Jeanette Drive oppose the request. Live next door for 18 years.
Kennel would negatively effect the area. Excessive amounts of dog barking already at the address. Work
from home. Work is affected. Small parcel of land. Kennel license would be bad. Home is being used as a
boarding house, neighbors shared concerns. Sue Nimchick, 362 James Street, heard of Paul Winspear, met
him a couple of times. Could tell he had integrity. Glad to see Derek Dobosz, head turned to him. Fortunate
to have insight. Duty, service, and represent. See, hear or know, duty is service representation. Better than
silence or speak up. Critical resources, better, best easy with knowledge and facts. Last meeting Councilor
Brooks stated 25 cars, vote went against Brooks. Landlord said 27 tenants called him. Mary Beth Costello, 66
Voss Avenue, commend the Police Department. Over the weekend the neighborhood had several wild
animals that were sick. The animals were removed.
--Motion made by Councilor Labrie to close public input. Motion passed by a unanimous roll call
vote. Councilors Wagner and Zygarowski absent.
C-1 Communication: Dear Mr. Laflamme, I am sorry to announce that I will relinquish my
position as a library trustee effective March 31, 2025. As of that date, I will no longer be a
resident of Chicopee. I have truly enjoyed the many years that I have served in that
capacity. The Director and the Assistant Director do an outstanding job, and the trustees
are very committed to faithfully monitoring the direction of the library. Sincerely,
Normand Girouard.
--Motion made by Councilor Shumsky to receive and placed on file. Councilor Shumsky
stated a letter from the Councilor thanking him for his years of service be sent. Motion
passed by a unanimous roll call vote. Councilors Wagner and Zygarowski absent.
Minutes 3/4/25 City Council Meeting
--Motion made by Councilor Shumsky the minutes of the 3/4/25 City Council Meeting be
approved. Motion passed by a unanimous roll call vote. Councilors Wagner and Zygarowski
absent.
MO-1 Mayor's appropriation of One hundred twenty thousand and 00/100 dollars ($120,000.00) to the
following named account: D.P.W. Central Maintenance Special Account for Departmental
Repairs to Vehicles from available funds in the Undesignated Fund Balance "Free Cash" account.
--Motion made by Councilor Arriaga to receive and pass. Councilor Arriaga stated repairs for
sanitation vehicles, need trash picked up. Motion passed through all stages by a unanimous roll
call vote. Councilors Wagner and Zygarowski absent.
MO-2 Mayor's appropriation of Eight thousand nine hundred seventy eight and 37/100 dollars
($8,978.37) to the following named account: Human Resources Special Account for
Indemnifications of Police and Fire from available funds in the Undesignated Fund Balance "Free
Cash" account.
--Motion made by Councilor Pniak-Costello to receive and pass. Councilor Pnaik-Costello stated
indemnification of Police and Fire. Motion passed through all stages by a unanimous roll call
vote. Councilors Wagner and Zygarowski absent.
MO-3 Mayor's appropriation of Forty seven thousand one hundred and 00/100 dollars ($47,100.00) to
the following named Police Expense accounts:
Education & Training $35,200.00
Travel 11,900.00
Total: $47,100.00
From available funds in the Undesignated Fund Balance "Free Cash" account.
--Motion made by Councilor Krampits to receive and pass. Councilor Krampits stated in addition
to budget, pay for current recruits in the academy and the previous group in the academy.
Motion passed through all stages by a unanimous roll call vote. Councilors Wagner and
Zygarowski absent.
MO-4 Mayor's appropriation of Forty six thousand one hundred fifty and 65/100 dollars ($46,150.65)
to the following named account: Police Special Account for Purchase of Mobile Radios from
available funds in the Undesignated Fund Balance "Free Cash" account.
--Motion made by Councilor Roy to receive and pass. Councilor Roy stated chief is requesting for
mobile radios, 28; 11 for new recruits. Motion passed through all stages by a unanimous roll call
vote. Councilors Wagner and Zygarowski absent.
MO-5 Mayor's appropriation of Fourteen thousand three hundred and 00/100 dollars (14,300.00) to
the following named account: Police Special Account for Purchase of Bullet Proof Vests from
available funds in the Undesignated Fund Balance "Free Cash" account.
--Motion made by Councilor Labrie to receive and pass. Councilor Labrie stated for vests, hoping
to be reimbursed by federal and state grants. Motion passed through all stages by a unanimous
roll call vote. Councilors Wagner and Zygarowski absent.
MO-6 Mayor's appropriation of Five thousand and 00/100 dollars ($5,000.00) to the following named
account: City Council Special Account for Claims and Accounts from available funds in the
Undesignated Fund Balance "Free Cash" account.
--Motion made by Councilor Balakier to receive and pass. Councilor Balakier stated account was
getting low. Motion passed through all stages by a unanimous roll call vote. Councilors Wagner
and Zygarowski absent.
MO-7 Mayor's appropriation of Nineteen thousand two hundred thirteen and 32/100 dollars
($19,213.32) to the following named account: D.P.W. Sewer Pretreatment Salary Account for
Sick Buy Back from available funds in the D.P.W. Sewer Collection System Salary Account for
Overtime.
--Motion made by Councilor Shumsky to receive and pass. Councilor Shumsky stated sick buy
back. Motion passed through all stages by a unanimous roll call vote. Councilors Wagner and
Zygarowski absent.
MO-8 Mayor's appropriation of Three thousand eight hundred five and 76/100 dollars ($3,805.76) to
the following named account: Health Salary Account for Sick Buy Back from available funds in the
Undesignated Fund Balance "Free Cash" account.
--Motion made by Councilor Courchesne to receive and pass. Councilor Courchesne stated glad
to have this one to speak on. Angel was kept very busy with requests, was an asset. Will be
missed. Motion passed through all stages by a unanimous roll call vote. Councilors Wagner and
Zygarowski absent.
MO-9 Ordered that the City Council accept the donations in the amount of Five thousand three
hundred four and 00/100 dollars ($5,304.00) to the Chicopee Senior Center. Said donations are
for senior meals for the month of February, 2025 and they are accepted in accordance with
M.G.L. Chapter 44 Section 53A.
--Motion made by Councilor Bala kier that Gary Labrie be made president protempore for MO-9
only. Motion passed by a roll call vote of 10 yes, 1 abstained. Councilor Labrie abstained.
Councilors Wagner and Zygarowski absent.
--Motion made by Councilor Goff to receive and pass with a 2 nd by Councilor Labrie. Councilor
Goff stated senior meals donation. Motion passed through all stages by a roll call vote of 10 yes,
1 abstained. Councilor Laflamme abstained. Councilors Wagner and Zygarowski absent.
10 A favorable License Committee report: Application for a Junk Dealers License at 81 Center Street.
Applicant: Millie Onn Moore, Michelle Johnson, 42 Second Street, Springfield, MA 01104.
--Motion made by Councilor Brooks to receive and the license granted with restrictions.
Councilor Brooks stated went through the department requirements. Motion passed by a
unanimous roll call vote. Councilors Wagner and Zygarowski absent.
11 A favorable License Committee report: Application for a Junk Dealers License at 34 Montgomery
Street. Applicant: Sayegh Jewelers, Adib Sayegh, 90 Pheasant Drive, Springfield, MA 01119.
--Motion made by Councilor Brooks to receive and the license granted with restrictions.
Councilor Brooks stated department restrictions, also need to provide a lease. Motion passed by
a unanimous roll call vote. Councilors Wagner and Zygarowski absent.
12 A favorable License Committee report: Application for a Home Occupation License at 34 Pajak
Street for the purpose of doing cottage kitchen baking permit-no storefront. Made to order
baked goods for sale at Farmers Markets/retail residential kitchen permit. Applicant: Patricia
Cataldo, 34 Pajak Street, Chicopee, MA 01013.
--Motion made by Councilor Brooks to receive and the license granted with restrictions.
Councilor Brooks stated home occ, ensure fire inspector came out. Motion passed by a
unanimous roll call vote. Councilors Wagner and Zygarowski absent.
13 An unfavorable License Committee report: Application for a Home Occupation License at 41
Cobb Avenue for the purpose of steering knuckle machining. Applicant: Leo J. Berrouard, 41
Cobb Avenue, Chicopee, MA 01013.
--Motion made by Councilor Brooks to receive and denied. Councilor Brooks stated several
concerns/noise/be better in an industrial area. Applicant walked out. Doesn't fit in this tight knit
neighborhood. Motion to deny passed by a unanimous roll call vote. Councilors Wagner and
Zygarowski absent.
14 A favorable License Committee report: Application for a Class II License for Alsultanit, LLC,
located at 238 Meadow Street. Applicant: Taha Alsuntani, 11 Baldwin Street, West Springfield,
MA 01089.
--Motion made by Councilor Brooks to receive and postponed to the call of the chair. Councilor
Brooks stated lacked detailed parking plans. Motion to postpone passed by a unanimous roll call
vote. Councilors Wagner and Zygarowski absent.
15 A favorable License Committee report: Application for an Auto Repair License for Alsultanit, LLC,
located at 238 Meadow Street. Applicant: Taha Alsuntani, 11 Baldwin Street, West Springfield,
MA 01089.
--Motion made by Councilor Brooks to receive and postponed to the call of the chair. Councilor
Brooks stated same as previous. Motion to postpone passed by a unanimous roll call vote.
Councilors Wagner and Zygarowski absent.
16 A favorable License Committee report: Application for a Class 2 License for Royal Motors Auto
Sales, LLC, 874 Front Street. Applicant: Vyacheslav Babinov, 55 Colony Drive, East Longmeadow,
MA 01028. Alexandr Emciuc, 7 Fowler Street, Floor 2, Westfield, MA 01085.
--Motion made by Councilor Brooks to receive and postponed to the call of the chair. Councilor
Brooks stated concerns that could not be addressed. Motion to postpone passed by a unanimous
roll call vote. Councilors Wagner and Zygarowski absent.
17 A favorable License Committee report: Application for a Class II License for JP Auto Repair and
Sales located at 401 Hampden Street. Applicant: Garnett Dunkelly, 578 Springfield Street, 1st Fl.,
Chicopee, MA 01013.
--Motion made by Councilor Brooks to receive and the license granted with restrictions.
Councilor Brooks stated applicant was very eager to get license. Committee was satisfied.
Motion passed by a unanimous roll call vote. Councilors Wagner and Zygarowski absent.
18 A favorable License Committee report: Application for an Auto Repair License for JP Auto Repair
and Sales located at 401 Hampden Street. Applicant: Garnett Dunkelly, 578 Springfield Street, 1st
Fl., Chicopee, MA 01013.
--Motion made by Councilor Brooks to receive and postponed to the call of the chair. Councilor
Brooks stated concerns with the application, go back and reconfigure lot. Councilor Krampits
stated was not posted correctly. Motion to postpone passed by a unanimous roll call vote.
Councilors Wagner and Zygarowski absent.
19 Be it Ordered that nominations be open for the Library Board of Trustees. Any new nominees
must be presented at the next City Council meeting on April 1, 2025, when nominations will be
closed. Once nominations are closed nominees will be referred to the Human Resources
Committee meeting for a public hearing.
--Motion made by Councilor Labrie to receive and refer to the Human Resources Committee and
Nominations be opened. Councilor Pniak-Costello stated if interested, be here April 1st . Thank Dr.
Girouard.
--Motion made by Councilor Shumsky to allow Councilor Laflamme to speak. Motion passed by a
roll call vote of 10 yes, 1 abstained. Councilor Laflamme abstained. Councilor Laflamme stated
thank Dr. Girouard on behalf of the whole council. If interested, bring resume to the council
office. Motion to refer passed by a unanimous roll call vote. Councilors Wagner and Zygarowski
absent.
20 Be it Ordered that the DPW paint the curbing around the pedestrian refuges on Chicopee Street
in Hi-Vis Yellow.
--Motion made by Councilor Courchesne to receive and sent to DPW for implementation.
Councilor Courchesne stated difficult to see. Hope to distract the distracted drivers. Councilor
Balakier stated like to see this idea borrowed for Front Street speed tables. Councilor Arriaga
stated when it's dark it is kind of scary, you can't see them. Councilor Pniak-Costello stated
creative initiative. Pedestrian safety. Motion passed by a unanimous roll call vote. Councilors
Wagner and Zygarowski absent.
--Motion made by Councilor Roy to take #35 out of order. Motion passed by a unanimous roll
call vote. Councilors Wagner and Zygarowski absent.
35 An application for a NEW Special Permit under Section 275-52{8)(13) of the Municipal Zoning
Ordinance for the purpose of Kennel License. location of Property: 17 Jeanette Drive. Map &
Parcel ID: 0169-0028A. Zoning: Residential. Applicant: Lori Jerusik, 17 Jeanette Drive, Chicopee,
MA 01013.
--Motion made by Councilor Balakier to receive and refer to the Zoning, Planning, Building,
Engineering, and Health Departments. Councilor Balakier stated take up in committee. Motion to
refer passed by a unanimous roll call vote. Councilors Wagner and Zygarowski absent.
21 Be it Ordered that the Church of God, 993 Chicopee Street, be called before the City of Chicopee
Zoning Committee and City Council to discuss the Special Permit held by the Church of God
including compliance with restrictions imposed upon any Special Permit held by the Church of
God. The Council may modify, suspend, fine, or revoke any Special Permit held by the Church of
God. Violations: Not following 8 second pause or delay.
--Motion made by Councilor Courchesne to receive and refer to the Zoning Committee.
Councilor Courchesne stated several issues with this, not neighbor friendly. Discuss in
committee.
22 Be it Ordered that the Ordinance Committee to discuss the issue of Resident Parking Permits.
Institute a proceeding to apply for and receive a resident parking permit.
--Motion made by Councilor Pniak-Costello to receive and refer to the Ordinance Committee.
Councilor Pniak-Costello stated asked for this because there are residents concerned. Councilor
Courchesne stated brought up two years ago, already discussed in committee. Councilor Pniak-
Costello stated reason being brought up is very narrow street. Parking for a bar, bar patrons
come in and residents can't park. If it's already been discussed, I can tell the neighbors.
Councilor Laflamme stated I will vote no, was hashed out about a year ago. Business pays taxes,
renter pays taxes. Same problem on many streets. Maybe put signs up instead. Councilor Pniak-
Costello stated appreciate the possible signage. Change to public works. Councilor Laflamme
stated send to Engineering to review. Councilor Kram pits stated general order, reach out to
Engineering see what the feedback is. Motion defeated by a roll call vote of 1 yes, 10 no.
Councilor Pniak-Costello voting yes. Councilors Wagner and Zygarowski absent.
23 Be it Ordered that the Recreation Committee meet for an update on the maintenance of the
fields at the City parks.
--Motion made by Councilor Pniak-Costello to receive and refer to the Recreation Committee.
Councilor Pniak-Costello stated talked about brining back in the spring. Spring begins in two days.
Councilor Laflamme stated will also vote no on this. Councilor Courchesne has been working with
the parks department, redundant. Leave up to the chair of recreation. Encourage everyone to go
to ward parks. Send to the chair. Don't want to have meeting placed on file. Councilor Shumsky
stated stress please go talk to the Superintendent of Parks Ben Strepka, getting new things at
Williams Park. Councilor Courchesne stated amend to withdraw the order. Can't come to a
meeting now, no way they can come to a meeting now. Will not have a meeting when they don't
have answers. Getting old. Departments work all day then we ask them to come here. Councilor
Pniak-Costello stated very happy the issue on the updates of fields will be addressed. Advocate
for good fields. Happy this will be discussed in May. Fields in first class condition. Motion was
defeated by a unanimous roll call vote. Councilors Wagner and Zygarowski absent.
24 Be it Ordered that the Finance Committee meet for an update on water and sewer projects.
--Motion made by Councilor Pniak-Costello to receive and refer to the Finance Committee.
Councilor Pniak-Costello stated like to have Finance Committee meeting with the DPW for
impact of water and sewer projects. Any anticipated budget cuts? Looking for a rate increase for
water bills. In favor, had a conversation with Liz about the order and the increase. Will present
same format as with commissioners. Sometimes the rates do go up. Motion to refer passed by a
unanimous roll call vote. Councilors Wagner and Zygarowski absent.
25 A proposed Ordinance adding to Chapter 260 Isolated Stop Signs, Holgate Street, Traveling north
- At the intersection of Britton Street, 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 to refer passed by a
unanimous roll call vote. Councilors Wagner and Zygarowski absent.
26 A proposed Ordinance adding to Chapter 260, Parking Regulations, Madison Street, East Side -22
feet from the corner of Waite Avenue, Parking Prohibited Here to Corner.
--Motion made by Councilor Krampits to receive, 1st reading and refer to the Ordinance
Committee. Councilor Krampits stated Councilor Zygarowski received a complaint, new folks park
right up to Waite Avenue. Motion to refer passed by a unanimous roll call vote. Councilors
Wagner and Zygarowski absent.
27 A proposed Ordinance adding to Chapter 260, One-Way Streets, Whitman Street, One-Way
Sunday Only.
--Motion made by Councilor Courchesne to receive, amend to read strike, 1st reading and refer
to the Ordinance Committee. Councilor Courchesne stated old signs still on the books. Motion to
refer passed by a unanimous roll call vote. Councilors Wagner and Zygarowski absent.
28 A proposed Ordinance adding to Chapter 260, One-Way Streets, St. Louis Avenue, One-Way
Sunday only 7:00 AM - 12:00 Noon.
--Motion made by Councilor Courchesne to receive, amend to read strike, 1 st reading and refer
to the Ordinance Committee. Councilor Courchesne stated take up in committee. Motion to
refer passed by a unanimous roll call vote. Councilors Wagner and Zygarowski absent.
29 A proposed Ordinance adding to Chapter 260, One-Way Streets, Leslie Street, One-Way Sunday
Only.
--Motion made by Councilor Courchesne to receive, amend to read strike, 1st reading and refer
to the Ordinance Committee. Councilor Courchesne stated take up in committee. Motion to
refer passed by a unanimous roll call vote. Councilors Wagner and Zygarowski absent.
30 A proposed Ordinance adding to Chapter 260, One-Way Streets, Adams Street, One-Way Sunday
Only.
--Motion made by Councilor Courchesne to receive, amend to read strike, 1st reading and refer
to the Ordinance Committee. Councilor Courchesne stated self-explanatory. Motion to refer
passed by a unanimous roll call vote. Councilors Wagner and Zygarowski absent.
31 A proposed Ordinance adding to Chapter 260, One-Way Streets, Tourtelotte Avenue, Eastbound,
One-Way Street.
--Motion made by Councilor Courchesne to receive, 1st reading and refer to the Ordinance
Committee. Councilor Courchesne stated send to Fire, Police, Engineering and DPW for opinion.
Trying to find balance. Motion to refer passed by a unanimous roll call vote. Councilors Wagner
and Zygarowski absent.
32 A proposed Ordinance adding to Chapter 260, Celestine Street, Even-side-25 feet from the
corner of Meadow Street, Parking Prohibited.
--Motion made by Councilor Courchesne to receive, 1st reading and refer to the Ordinance
Committee. Councilor Courchesne stated take up in committee. Motion to refer passed by a
unanimous roll call vote. Councilors Wagner and Zygarowski absent.
33 A proposed Ordinance adding to Chapter 260, Irene Street, For a distance 5 feet after the
driveway at 513 and 5 feet before the driveway at 521, Parking Prohibited Between Signs.
--Motion made by Councilor Courchesne to receive, 1st reading and refer to the Ordinance
Committee. Councilor Courchesne stated curve in street, shouldn't park there. Motion to refer
passed by a unanimous roll call vote. Councilors Wagner and Zygarowski absent.
34 An application for a NEW Special Permit under Chapter 275-67 of the Municipal Zoning
Ordinance for the purpose of approval under the Mill Conversion and Commercial Center
Overlay Ordinance for approval of a residential development to include up to 600-new
residential apartments at the former Cabotville Mill Building and (4) outbuildings on Front Street.
location of property: 165 Front Street and 0 Exchange Street. Map and Parcel ID: 0096-00035;
0096-00027; 0095-Main. Zoning: 165 Front Street-Industrial, 0 Exchange Street-Business A.
Applicant: Bridgewater Capital Partners, c/o Mark Yunger, 3 E. Evergreen Road, Suite 10, #1045,
New City, NY 10956.
--Motion made by Councilor Bala kier to receive and refer to the Zoning, Planning, and Mill
Conversion Central Overlay District Committee. Councilor Balakier stated take up in committee.
Motion to refer passed by a unanimous roll call vote. Councilors Wagner and Zygarowski absent.
36 An Amendment to a Junk Dealers License: A change of location for Rubidia Sew & Consignment
Shop. Moving from 131 Church Street to 129 Church Street, Unit L. Applicant: Rubidia Lopez, 189
Montgomery Street, Chicopee, MA 01020.
--Motion made by Councilor Brooks to receive and refer to the License Committee. Councilor
Brooks stated take up in committee. Motion to refer passed by a unanimous roll call vote.
Councilors Wagner and Zygarowski absent.
37 2025 Class II Renewal
Wicked Cycles, Inc. 576 East Street
--Motion made by Councilor Brooks to receive and granted with restrictions. Councilor Brooks
stated exceedingly frustrating. Spoke with the building commissioner. Come next time we will
not allow this. Motion passed by a unanimous roll call vote. Councilors Wagner and Zygarowski
absent.
38-39 2025 Auto Repair Renewal
Atlantic Coast Enterprises, LLC d/b/a Jiffy Lube #119 2017 Memorial Drive
Wicked Cycles, Inc. 576 East Street
--Motion made by Councilor Brooks to receive and granted with restrictions. Councilor Brooks
stated same commentary, frustrated. Councilor Arriaga asked are there fines? Councilor Brooks
stated no fines per se, Mr. Boron issued cease and desist orders. Not operating legally. Councilor
Laflamme stated agree 100% with you. Notify there will be no exceptions next year. Blatant
disregard. Motion passed by a unanimous roll call vote. Councilors Wagner and Zygarowski
absent.
40 2025 Auto Detail Renewal
Everything Window Tint 450 B New Ludlow Road
--Motion made by Councilor Brooks to receive and granted with restrictions. Councilor Brooks
stated late submission. Motion passed by a unanimous roll call vote. Councilors Wagner and
Zygarowski absent.
Councilor's Announcements
Adjournment:--Motion made by Councilor Bala kier to adjourn at 8:09. Motion passed by a unanimous roll
call vote. Councilors Wagner and Zygarowski absent.
ATTEST:
Keith W. Rattell, City Clerk
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The City of Chicopee City Council meeting will be held on March 18, 2025, 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's Orders briefing and announcements by Mayor Vieau or designee.
Public Input
C-1 Communication: Dear Mr. Laflamme, I am sorry to announce that I will relinquish my
position as a library trustee effective March 31, 2025. As of that date, I will no longer be a
resident of Chicopee. I have truly enjoyed the many years that I have served in that
capacity. The Director and the Assistant Director do an outstanding job, and the trustees
are very committed to faithfully monitoring the direction of the library. Sincerely,
Normand Girouard
Minutes 3/4/25 City Council Meeting
M0-1 Mayor's appropriation of One hundred twenty thousand and 00/100 dollars ($120,000.00) to the
following named account: D.P.W. Central Maintenance Special Account for Departmental
Repairs to Vehicles from available funds in the Undesignated Fund Balance "Free Cash" account.
M0-2 Mayor's appropriation of Eight thousand nine hundred seventy eight and 37/100 dollars
($8,978.37) to the following named account: Human Resources Special Account for
Indemnifications of Police and Fire from available funds in the Undesignated Fund Balance "Free
Cash" account.
M0-3 Mayor's appropriation of Forty seven thousand one hundred and 00/100 dollars ($47,100.00) to
the following named Police Expense accounts:
Education & Training $35,200.00
Travel 11.900.00
Total: $47,100.00
From available funds in the Undesignated Fund Balance "Free Cash" account.
M0-4 Mayor's appropriation of Forty six thousand one hundred fifty and 65/100 dollars ($46,150.65)
to the following named account: Police Special Account for Purchase of Mobile Radios from
available funds in the Undesignated Fund Balance "Free Cash" account.
M0-5 Mayor's appropriation of Fourteen thousand three hundred and 00/100 dollars (14,300.00) to
the following named account: Police Special Account for Purchase of Bullet Proof Vests from
available funds in the Undesignated Fund Balance "Free Cash" account.
M0-6 Mayor's appropriation of Five thousand and 00/100 dollars ($5,000.00) to the following named
account: City Council Special Account for Claims and Accounts from available funds in the
Undesignated Fund Balance "Free Cash" account.
MO-7 Mayor's appropriation of Nineteen thousand two hundred thirteen and 32/100 dollars
($19,213.32) to the following named account: D.P.W. Sewer Pretreatment Salary Account for
Sick Buy Back from available funds in the D.P.W. Sewer Collection System Salary Account for
Overtime.
MO-8 Mayor's appropriation of Three thousand eight hundred five and 76/100 dollars ($3,805.76) to
the following named account: Health Salary Account for Sick Buy Back from available funds in the
Undesignated Fund Balance "Free Cash" account.
MO-9 Ordered that the City Council accept the donations in the amount of Five thousand three
hundred four and 00/100 dollars ($5,304.00) to the Chicopee Senior Center. Said donations are
for senior meals for the month of February, 2025 and they are accepted in accordance with
M.G.L. Chapter 44 Section 53A.
10 A favorable License Committee report: Application for a Junk Dealers License at 81 Center Street.
Applicant: Millie Onn Moore, Michelle Johnson, 42 Second Street, Springfield, MA 01104.
11 A favorable License Committee report: Application for a Junk Dealers License at 34 Montgomery
Street. Applicant: Sayegh Jewelers, Adib Sayegh, 90 Pheasant Drive, Springfield, MA 01119.
12 A favorable License Committee report: Application for a Home Occupation License at 34 Pajak
Street for the purpose of doing cottage kitchen baking permit-no storefront. Made to order
baked goods for sale at Farmers Markets/retail residential kitchen permit. Applicant: Patricia
Cataldo, 34 Pajak Street, Chicopee, MA 01013.
13 An unfavorable License Committee report: Application for a Home Occupation License at 41
Cobb Avenue for the purpose of steering knuckle machining. Applicant: Leo J. Berrouard, 41
Cobb Avenue, Chicopee, MA 01013.
14 A favorable License Committee report: Application for a Class II License for Alsultanit, LLC,
located at 238 Meadow Street. Applicant: Taha Alsuntani, 11 Baldwin Street, West Springfield,
MA 01089.
15 A favorable License Committee report: Application for an Auto Repair License for Alsultanit, LLC,
located at 238 Meadow Street. Applicant: Taha Alsuntani, 11 Baldwin Street, West Springfield,
MA 01089.
16 A favorable License Committee report: Application for a Class 2 License for Royal Motors Auto
Sales, LLC, 874 Front Street. Applicant: Vyacheslav Babinov, 55 Colony Drive, East Longmeadow,
MA 01028. Alexandr Emciuc, 7 Fowler Street, Floor 2, Westfield, MA 01085.
17 A favorable License Committee report: Application for a Class II License for JP Auto Repair and
Sales located at 401 Hampden Street. Applicant: Garnett Dunkelly, 578 Springfield Street, 1st Fl.,
Chicopee, MA 01013.
18 A favorable License Committee report: Application for an Auto Repair License for JP Auto Repair
and Sales located at 401 Hampden Street. Applicant: Garnett Dunkelly, 578 Springfield Street, 1st
Fl., Chicopee, MA 01013.
19 Be it Ordered that nominations be open for the Library Board of Trustees. Any new nominees
must be presented at the next City Council meeting on April 1, 2025, when nominations will be
closed. Once nominations are closed nominees will be referred to the Human Resources
Committee meeting for a public hearing.
Laflamme
20 Be it Ordered that the DPW paint the curbing around the pedestrian refuges on Chicopee Street
in Hi-Vis Yellow.
Courchesne
21 Be it Ordered that the Church of God, 993 Chicopee Street, be called before the City of Chicopee
Zoning Committee and City Council to discuss the Special Permit held by the Church of God
including compliance with restrictions imposed upon any Special Permit held by the Church of
God. The Council may modify, suspend, fine, or revoke any Special Permit held by the Church of
God. Violations: Not following 8 second pause or delay.
Courchesne
22 Be it Ordered that the Ordinance Committee to discuss the issue of Resident Parking Permits.
Institute a proceeding to apply for and receive a resident parking permit.
Pniak-Costello
23 Be it Ordered that the Recreation Committee meet for an update on the maintenance of the
fields at the City parks.
Pniak-Costello
24 Be it Ordered that the Finance Committee meet for an update on water and sewer projects.
Pniak-Costello
25 A proposed Ordinance adding to Chapter 260 Isolated Stop Signs, Holgate Street, Traveling north
-At the intersection of Britton Street, Isolated Stop Sign.
Pniak-Costello
26 A proposed Ordinance adding to Chapter 260, Parking Regulations, Madison Street, East Side-22
feet from the corner of Waite Avenue, Parking Prohibited Here to Corner.
Zygarowski/Krampits
27 A proposed Ordinance adding to Chapter 260, One-Way Streets, Whitman Street, One-Way
Sunday Only.
Courchesne
28 A proposed Ordinance adding to Chapter 260, One-Way Streets, St. Louis Avenue, One-Way
Sunday only 7:00 AM - !2:00 Noon.
Courchesne
29 A proposed Ordinance adding to Chapter 260, One-Way Streets, Leslie Street, One-Way Sunday
Only.
Courchesne
30 A proposed Ordinance adding to Chapter 260, One-Way Streets, Adams Street, One-Way Sunday
Only.
Courchesne
31 A proposed Ordinance adding to Chapter 260, One-Way Streets, Tourtelotte Avenue, Eastbound,
One-Way Street.
Courchesne
32 A proposed Ordinance adding to Chapter 260, Celestine Street, Even-side-25 feet from the
corner of Meadow Street, Parking Prohibited.
Courchesne
33 A proposed Ordinance adding to Chapter 260, Irene Street, For a distance 5 feet after the
driveway at 513 and 5 feet before the driveway at 521, Parking Prohibited Between Signs.
Courchesne
34 An application for a NEW Special Permit under Chapter 275-67 of the Municipal Zoning
Ordinance for the purpose of approval under the Mill Conversion and Commercial Center
Overlay Ordinance for approval of a residential development to include up to 600-new
residential apartments at the former Cabotville Mill Building and (4) outbuildings on Front Street.
Location of property: 165 Front Street and O Exchange Street. Map and Parcel ID: 0096-00035;
0096-00027; 0095-Main. Zoning: 165 Front Street-Industrial, O Exchange Street-Business A.
Applicant: Bridgewater Capital Partners, c/o Mark Yunger, 3 E. Evergreen Road, Suite 10, #1045,
New City, NY 10956.
35 An application for a NEW Special Permit under Section 275-52(B)(13) of the Municipal Zoning
Ordinance for the purpose of Kennel License. Location of Property: 17 Jeanette Drive. Map &
Parcel ID: 0169-0028A. Zoning: Residential. Applicant: Lori Jerusik, 17 Jeanette Drive, Chicopee,
MA 01013.
36 An Amendment to a Junk Dealers License: A change of location for Rubidia Sew & Consignment
Shop. Moving from 131 Church Street to 129 Church Street, Unit L. Applicant: Rubidia Lopez, 189
Montgomery Street, Chicopee, MA 01020.
37 2025 Class II Renewal
Wicked Cycles, Inc. 576 East Street
38-39 2025 Auto Repair Renewal
Atlantic Coast Enterprises, LLC d/b/a Jiffy Lube #119 2017 Memorial Drive
Wicked Cycles, Inc. 576 East Street
40 2025 Auto Detail Renewal
Everything Window Tint 450 B New Ludlow Road
Councilor's Announcements
Adjournment:
ATTEST:
Keith W. Rattell, City Clerk
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