City Council

Minutes from the City Council Meeting on Tuesday June 17, 2025, at 6:30 pm in the @ Auditorium are as follows: Laflamme, Frank N., President At-Large Councilor Present• , . . .• Roy, Gerard (Jerry) A. At-Large Councilor • I Present Wagner, Timothy Joseph At-Large Councilor .: ' '; Pre/~nt•via Zoom left@ 8:lS 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 arrived at 6:32 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. On MO-1, Mayor stated Barb will be greatly missed. Councilor Pniak-Costello stated thank Barbara, wonderful person. Hope she has a great retirement. On MO-2, Marie Laflamme stated unusual, contracts were settled, police retro and a raise. Dept heads settled. On MO-3 Marie Laflamme stated monthly paid through HR for the last year. Changed companies, need for cash flow to make sure the accounts are paid on time. Councilor Balakier asked how many months will this be set for? Marie stated the balance is for the account to keep a cash flow. Mayor stated pay the bills then come to council. It's seed money. Councilor Goff asked a reserve account. Yes. On MO-4 Scott Chapdelaine stated appreciate the funding. Hiring 30 students with 2 teachers. Have custodian helpers and landscape crews. Councilor Pniak-Costello thanked Mr. Chapdelaine for this program. On MO-5, Mayor stated to cover advertising account which is depleted. Allison stated bids for the month of June. On MO-6, Mayor stated thank all the assessors and John Velis. Laura McCarthy stated comprehensive, what it provides for Veterans. From $400-100D off tax bill, cost comes from the overlay account. Do have the money in the overlay account. Councilor Laflamme stated to get this for FY26 needs to be adopted before July l't. On MO-7, Mayor stated recommended guidelines, we already follow. Advance the management of municipal funds. On MO-8, Treasurer brought forward about abandoned/unclaimed funds. On MO-9, Mayor stated improvements are needed at the waste water treatment plant. Liz Batista stated eligible for 0% financing. New EPA compliance. Have to spend money, create a master plan. Received grant money two years ago cost savings if we can utilize the 0% financing. Mayor stated too much nitrogen in the discharge. Have ten million in grant money so far. On MO-10 Mayor stated more work at the plant. Liz stated increasing cost of disposal, remainder of the fiscal year. On MO-11 Liz Batista stated engineering services and purchase of meters AMI program. Honeywell is not working out. Had to find another way. One hundred meters with cellular service. Best option, install contract to get back on track. Councilor Courchesne stated put in a lot of Honeywell, are we taking those out of residences? Liz stated no we can replace the module. On MO-12, Mayor stated capital needs account, department head necessities. Will meet to decide how to spend the funds. On MO-13 Mayor stated self employed, injured on duty. On MO-14, Mayor stated thank Angel Melendez for this generous grant. Celebrate Hispanic heritage in Chicopee. On MO-15, Mayor stated CEL is very understanding how much the events mean to the city. Community comes together. Events at no cost to the constituents. On MO-16, Mayor stated thank Ted Hebert, wonderful community event, June 28 th at 6:00 with a rain date of June 29 th . On MO-17, Mayor stated self-explanatory, enhance community events. On MO-18, Mayor stated thank Gary for continued service, asset to the board. On MO-19, Mayor stated Registrar of Voters requires members by party. On MO-20, Mayor stated excited, already volunteering. On MO-21, Councilor Laflamme stated every month we have to accept this. Mayor stated Juneteenth flag raising is tomorrow at 11:00. Fireworks are June 28 th at 6:00. Public Input-Junior Knight, 341 East Main Street, Westover closing, job corps is closing. Work at Westover, live in town, support keeping Westover open. Will lose jobs if job corps closes. City Council should speak out against. All invested in, resolution proposed. Each & every one of us should say no. Won't get into politics, cruel to kick kids out on the street. Benefit to the city and to us all. Lisa Bienvenue, 34 Everett Street, applaud the gentleman for coming to speak for job corps. Best for the health of the city. Think about the money. Big beautiful budget, three committee of the whole hearings. City needs to understand what's happening with the city. Questions about health insurance. How dare anyone question. Employees can't afford health insurance, have to be discussion about money. Fiduciary responsibility to us not to city hall. Julie L'Hereux, 58 Carew Street, align to support job corps. Valuable asset to the city. Find someway to continue with job corps. Sue Nimchick, 362 James Street, bright idea, agreed to do volunteer financial presentation for job corps. Elected to do best. It's a duty. Don't need abutters to come and give you accolades. Always wonder, bring up hard questions, hard facts. Mayor said I know you will do the right thing. Investment in ourselves. --Motion made by Councilor Labrie to close public input. Motion passed by a unanimous roll call vote. Communication: none Minutes 5/29/25 Special City Council Meeting --Motion made by Councilor Shumsky the May 29, 2025 Special City Council meeting minutes be approved. Motion passed by a unanimous roll call vote. MO-1 Mayor's appropriation of Sixty two thousand six hundred eighty eight and 13/100 dollars ($62,688.13) to the following named Auditing Salary Accounts: Sick Buy Back $53,967.97 Budget Analyst 8,720.16 Total $62,688.13 From available funds in the Undesignated Fund Balance "Free Cash" account. --Motion made by Councilor Arriaga to receive and pass. Councilor Arriaga stated sick buy back for Barbara who is retiring. Councilor Pniak-Costello stated congratulate Barb, served the city for 49 years. Due recognition. Councilor Krampits stated thank Barb for all her years of service. Fixture at budget hearings. Councilor Shumsky stated echo sentiments, wonderful person, wish her well. Motion passed through all stages by a unanimous roll call vote. MO-2 Mayor's appropriation of One hundred thousand and 00/100 dollars ($100,000.00) to the following named account: Treasurer's Special Account for Medicare Tax-City Share From available funds in the Undesignated Fund Balance "Free Cash" account. --Motion made by Councilor Pniak-Costello to receive and pass. Councilor Pniak-Costello stated city portion for end of the fiscal year. Motion passed through all stages by a unanimous roll call vote. MO-3 Mayor's appropriation of One hundred thousand and 00/100 dollars ($100,000.00) to the following named account: Human Resources Special Account for Indemnifications of Police & Fire from available funds in the Undesignated Fund Balance "Free Cash" account. --Motion made by Councilor Krampits to receive and pass. Councilor Krampits stated seed money for account, switched vendors. Pay bills right away. Motion passed through all stages by a unanimous roll call vote. MO-4 Mayor's appropriation of Thirty four thousand four hundred ninety two and 20/100 dollars ($34,492.20) to the following named account: Reserve for School Special Custodians from available funds in the Undesignated Fund Balance "Free Cash" account. --Motion made by Councilor Wagner to receive and pass. Councilor Wagner stated summer maintenance program for students. Councilor Pniak-Costello stated thank the school department utilized by many students. Pays off in the end, great investment in our students. Motion passed through all stages by a unanimous roll call vote. MO-5 Mayor's appropriation of Five thousand and 00/100 dollars ($5,000.00) to the following named account: Purchasing Expense Account for Advertising from available funds in Purchasing Salary Account for Purchasing Agent. --Motion made by Councilor Roy to receive and pass. Councilor Roy stated advertising for remainder of fiscal 2025. Motion passed through all stages by a unanimous roll call vote. MO-6 Be it Ordered that the City of Chicopee hereby accepts M.G.L. c. 59, Section 5, clause 22J, adopting the provision of the Hero Act increasing the property tax exemption available to disabled veterans pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 59, Section 5, clauses Twenty-second, Twenty-second A, Twenty-second B, Twenty-second C, and Twenty Second E.  --Motion made by Councilor Labrie to receive and pass. Councilor Labrie stated to increase exemptions for disabled veterans. Councilor Arriaga stated excited to see this. Wonderful for our vets. Councilor Pniak-Costello stated tremendous program for our veterans. Good investment of our monies. Motion passed through all stages by a unanimous roll call vote. MO-7 Be it Ordered that the City of Chicopee hereby accepts M.G.L. c. 44, Section 54, adopting the statutory prudent investor standard for municipal investments as defined by Massachusetts General Law Chapter 203C. --Motion made by Councilor Bala kier to receive and pass. Councilor Balakier stated explained by the Mayor. By adopting this we will enhance the management of municipal funds. Motion passed through all stages by a unanimous roll call vote. MO-8 Be it Ordered that the City of Chicopee hereby accepts M.G.L. c. 200A, Section 9A, adopting a statutory process for the City to manage and dispose of unclaimed property to the general fund to be used for public purposes. --Motion made by Councilor Shumsky to receive and pass. Councilor Shumsky stated manage and dispose of unclaimed property to the general fund. Motion passed through all stages by a unanimous roll call vote. MO-9 SRF Bond Authorization-WPCF Comprehensive Wastewater Management Planning Project: Funding: Chicopee Water Pollution Control Facility Comprehensive Wastewater Management Plan. Ordered that $1,250,000.00 is appropriated for the purpose of financing the construction of the following Water Pollution Control Department project: Chicopee Water Pollution Control Facility Comprehensive Wastewater Management Plan, including without limitation all costs incidental or related thereto; and that to meet this appropriation the Treasurer with the approval of the Mayor is authorized to borrow $1,250,000.00 and to issue bonds or notes therefor under Chapter 44 of the General Laws and/or Chapter 29C of the General Laws, as amended, or any other enabling authority; that such bonds or notes shall be general obligations of the City unless the Treasurer with approval of the Mayor determines that they should be issued as limited obligations and may be secured by local system revenues as defined in Section 1 of said Chapter 29C, and that the Treasurer with the approval of the Mayor is authorized to borrow all or a portion of such amount from the Massachusetts Clean Water Trust established pursuant to said Chapter 29C, and in connection therewith to enter into financing agreement(s) and/or security agreement(s) with the trust and otherwise to contract with the trust and the Department  of Environmental Protection with respect to such loan(s) and for any Federal or State Aid available for the project or for the financing thereof; that the Mayor is authorized to enter into project regulatory agreement(s) with the Department of Environmental Protection, to expend all funds available for the project and to take any other action necessary or convenient to carry out the project. Further Ordered: that the Treasurer is authorized to file an application with the appropriate officials of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts (the "Commonwealth") to qualify under Chapter 44A of the General Laws any and all bonds or notes of the City authorized by this order, and to provide such information and execute such documents as such officials of the Commonwealth may require in connection therewith. --Motion made by Councilor Courchesne to receive and pass. Councilor Courchesne stated create master plan of all DPW projects. Need to qualify for 0% financing. Motion passed through all stages by a unanimous roll call vote. MO-10 Mayor's appropriation of One hundred nine thousand nine hundred and 00/100 dollars ($109,900.00) to the following named account: D.P.W. Sewer Special Account for Sludge Disposal from available funds in the following named Sewer accounts: WW Sewer Bond Acct for MCWT Jones Ferry $ 9,900.00 WW Salary Acct for WWTP Repairman 20,000.00 WW Salary Acct for Pump Station Operator 10,000.00 Wastewater Salary Account for Overtime 30,000.00 Collection System Salary Account for OT 10,000.00 CSO Salary Account for Special MEO 30,000.00 Total $109,900.00 --Motion made by Councilor Goff to receive and pass. Councilor Goff stated increase in sludge disposal. Motion passed through all stages by a unanimous roll call vote. MO-11 Mayor's appropriation of Two hundred three thousand and 00/100 dollars ($203,000.00) to the following named account: Water Special Account for Meters & Support Equipment from available funds in the Water Surplus account. --Motion made by Councilor Brooks to receive and pass. Councilor Brooks stated will cover new contract for engineering services and new meters. Migrating to cellular. Councilor Pniak-Costello stated board of water and sewer will put program back on track. Motion passed through all stages by a unanimous roll call vote. MO-12 Mayor's appropriation of Two million and 00/100 dollars ($2,000,000.00) to the following named account: Stabilization Fund for Capital Budgeting from available funds in the Undesignated Fund Balance "Free Cash" account. --Motion made by Councilor Arriaga to receive and pass. Councilor Arriaga stated every year, departments to keep servicing the city. Motion passed through all stages by a unanimous roll call vote. MO-13 Mayor's appropriation of Twenty one thousand four hundred sixty eight and 21/100 dollars ($21,468.21) to the following named account: Human Resources Special Account for Indemnifications of Police & Fire from available funds in the Undesignated Fund Balance "Free Cash" account. --Motion made by Councilor Pniak-Costello to receive and pass. Councilor Pniak-Costello stated regular basis approve. Motion passed through all stages by a unanimous roll call vote. MO-14 Ordered that the City Council accept the donation in the amount of Five thousand and 00/100 dollars ($5,000.00) from the Latino Economic Development Corporation to the Chicopee Police Department Center Street C3 sub-station in support of the Community Dominos Tournament and Hispanic events downtown. Said donation is accepted in accordance with M.G.L. Chapter 44 Section 53A. --Motion made by Councilor Krampits to receive, pass and the donation accepted. Councilor Krampits stated very generous donation for dominos tournament. Letter of appreciation sent. Motion passed through all stages by a unanimous roll call vote. MO-15 Ordered that the City Council accept the attached list of donations in the amount of Five thousand and 00/100 dollars ($5,000.00) from the Chicopee Electric Light Department 725 Front Street Chicopee MA to the City of Chicopee. Said donations are accepted in accordance with M.G.L. Chapter 44 Section 53A 1/2. --Motion made by Councilor Wagner to receive and pass. Councilor Wagner stated self- explanatory. Motion passed through all stages by a unanimous roll call vote. MO-16 Ordered that the City Council accept the donation in the amount of Two thousand and 00/100 dollars ($2,000.00) from Teddy Bear Pools, Inc to the City of Chicopee. Said donation is for the Chicopee Fireworks at Szot Park and it is accepted in accordance with M.G.L. Chapter 44 Section 53A.  --Motion made by Councilor Roy to receive and pass. Councilor Roy stated for fireworks. Thank Teddy and Barb Hebert. Motion passed through all stages by a unanimous roll call vote. MO-17 Ordered that the City Council accept the donation in the amount of Three hundred and 00/100 dollars ($300.00) from Day Lumber Company to the Chicopee Fire Department. Said donation is made in appreciation of the Fire Department and it is accepted in accordance with M.G.L. Chapter 44 Section 53A. --Motion made by Councilor Labrie to receive, pass and the donation accepted. Councilor Labrie stated to the Fire Department. Thank you for the donation. Motion passed through all stages by a unanimous roll call vote. MO-18 To the City Council: You are hereby notified that I have this day appointed, Gary Stamborski, 48 Landing Drive, Chicopee, Massachusetts as a member of the Zoning Board of Appeals to serve in such office for the term expiring on the 1st of April, 2027. To which appointment I ask the confirmation of your honorable council. * Re-Appointment --Motion made by Councilor Bala kier to receive, pass and the appointment approved. Councilor Bala kier stated reappointment to the ZBA. He helps us on the board. Motion passed by a unanimous roll call vote. MO-19 To the City Council: You are hereby notified that I have this day appointed, James Pise, 26 Bonneville, Chicopee, Massachusetts as a member of the Board of Registrars of Voters to serve in such office for the term expiring on the ist of April, 2028. To which appointment I ask the confirmation of your honorable council. * New-Appointment Motion made by Councilor Shumsky to receive and refer to the Human Resources Committee.  --Motion made by Councilor Courchesne to suspend Rule 37. Motion passed by a unanimous roll call vote. --Motion made by Councilor Shumsky to receive and pass. Councilor Shumsky stated happy James is eager to join this board. Councilor Courchesne stated last minute need to have a full board. Motion passed by a unanimous roll call vote. MO-20 To the City Council: You are hereby notified that I have this day appointed Elizabeth Shaheen, 57 Washington Street, Chicopee, MA 01020 to serve as a board member on the Council on Aging as of June 17 th, 2025, that will expire June 17th , 2028. To which appointment I ask the confirmation of your honorable Council. *New Appointment --Motion made by Councilor Courchesne to receive and refer to the Human Resource Committee. Councilor Courchesne stated self-explanatory. Motion to refer passed by a unanimous roll call vote. MO-21 Ordered that the City Council accept the donations in the amount of Six thousand two hundred thirty seven and 00/100 dollars ($6,237.00) to the Chicopee Senior Center. Said donations are for senior meals for the month of May, 202S and they 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 Krampits. Councilor Goff stated self-explanatory. Motion passed through all stages by a roll call vote of 11 yes, 1 abstained. Councilor Laflamme abstained. 22 A favorable Rules Committee report: Be it Ordered that the Rules Committee meet to discuss the following Open Meeting Law Complaints. 1. Filed by Patrick Higgins on 4-7- 2025 regarding 3-4-2025 City Council Minutes. --Motion made by Councilor Krampits to receive and the Law Department to send a response. Councilor Krampits stated reviewed at the Rules Committee. Read the letter from the Law Department. Motion passed by a unanimous roll call vote. 23 A favorable Rules Committee report: Be it Ordered that the Rules Committee meet to discuss the following Open Meeting Law Complaints. 1. Filed by Lisa Bienvenue on 4-25- 2025 regarding 3-31-2025 Special City Council Minutes.  --Motion made by Councilor Krampits to receive and the Law Department to send a response. Councilor Krampits stated reviewed at the Rules Committee. Law Department came up with appropriate response. Motion passed by a unanimous roll call vote. 24 A favorable Rules Committee report: Be it Ordered that the Rules Committee meet to discuss the following Open Meeting Law Complaints. 1. Filed by Derek Dobosz on 4-16- 2025 regarding 3-31-2025 City Council Minutes. 2. Filed by Derek Dobosz on 4-16-2025 regarding the 3-10-25 City Council Minutes. --Motion made by Councilor Krampits to receive and the Law Department to send a response. Councilor Krampits stated complaint about special meeting. Read excerpt from the letter from the Law Department. Motion passed by a unanimous roll call vote. 25 A favorable Human Resources Committee report: Mayoral appointment of Allison Dauphinais to the Anna Barry School Building Commission effective May 13, 2025. --Motion made by Councilor Labrie to receive and the appointment approved. Councilor Labrie stated had a full committee, very knowledgeable, needs to be on the committee. Motion passed by a unanimous roll call vote. 26 A favorable Human Resources Committee report: Mayoral appointment of Gini Mack to serve the Council on Aging as a board member as of May 6, 2025, until May 6, 2028. --Motion made by Councilor Labrie to receive and the appointment approved. Councilor Labrie stated interviewed, she is very eager to serve. Volunteers at many organizations. Motion passed by a unanimous roll call vote. 27 A favorable Human Resources Committee report: Mayoral appointment of Ronald LaVoie to serve the Council on Aging as a board member as of June 3, 2025. --Motion made by Councilor Labrie to receive and the appointment approved. Councilor Labrie stated long list of places he has served. Lot of experience. Councilor Pniak-Costello stated excellent candidate. Motion passed by a unanimous roll call vote. 28 A License Committee report: Application for a Class II License for Royal Motors Auto Sales, LLC, located at 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 Kram pits to receive and the license granted with restrictions. Councilor Krampits stated applicant provided plot plans. Building and Fire have inspected. No  outstanding issues. Councilor Balakier stated thank you for doing additional homework. Motion passed by a unanimous roll call vote. 29 A 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 Kram pits to receive and the license granted with restrictions. Councilor Krampits stated applicant had updated plans. Originally wanted a Class 2, decided not to pursue at this time. Motion passed by a unanimous roll call vote. 30 A 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 Krampits to postpone to the call of the chair. Councilor Kram pits stated decided not to pursue at this time, keep in committee. File a leave to withdraw if the applicant doesn't go through with it. Motion to postpone passed by a unanimous roll call vote. 31 A License Committee report: Application for an Auto Detail License for Ortiz Detailing 413 located at 30 Mount Carmel Avenue. Applicant: Kevin Ortiz, 30 Mount Carmel Avenue, Apt. 2, Chicopee, MA 01013. --Motion made by Councilor Krampits to receive and the license granted with restrictions. Councilor Krampits stated gentleman doing the mobile detailing in the city. Not at the residence. Motion passed by a unanimous roll call vote. 32 A License Committee report: Application for a Home Occupation License located at 30 Mount Carmel Avenue for the purpose of doing a home office for mobile auto detailing business. Applicant: Kevin Ortiz, 30 Mount Carmel Avenue, Chicopee, MA 01013. --Motion made by Councilor Krampits to receive and the license granted with restrictions. Councilor Krampits stated related to the previous order, office in the residence. Motion passed by a unanimous roll call vote. 33 Be it Ordered that the Finance Committee meet for an update on health insurance. --Motion made by Councilor Pniak-Costello to receive and refer to the Finance Committee. Councilor Pniak-Costello stated just heard constituent speak about health insurance. Best way to proceed have hearing and get updates. --Motion made by Councilor Shumsky to allow Councilor Laflamme to speak. Councilor Laflamme stated what are we looking to get out of this? What do you want HR to bring to the meeting? Councilor Pniak-Costello stated make sure that people that are affected can make a comparison to other plans. Not here to throw anyone under the bus. Concern about insurance for employees and retirees. Public hearing let the public know what our plans are. Comparison of other plans. GIC. Retain and hire employees. Lost a good potential employee when health insurance was an issue. Councilor Laflamme stated we don't get involved in insurance. Insurance problems are  nationwide. Mayor's office and HR decide insurance. Having a hard time. Mayor looks at the process. Have no control over that. Councilor Wagner stated spoke about this last time. Insurance through GIC, looked at what the city was offering during open enrollment. Amount went up over $100 per plan. Not going to be a way to lower health care costs. Requested data and the difference is marginal. Would require all unions to agree on this at the same time. Nothing the council can do at this time. Nothing to be saved. Councilor Brooks stated concur with Councilor Wagner, valuable exercise prior to open enrollment. Cost analysis next year. Unless it's open enrollment not useful, based on utilization. Factors that can't be predicted. Councilor Courchesne stated idea is good. Meeting of the whole, 8 years ago explained all the programs, insurance will always go up more than raises. Over utilization of the plans. Councilor Shumsky stated, concur, not an expert in health insurance. Mayor and Treasurer make these decisions. Worried we send to committee and nothing will come out of it. Councilor Balakier stated cognizant of health insurance. Pharmaceutical companies and health providers. What type of savings. Councilor Pniak-Costello stated reason why this was brought up, coming from a personal point of view. Maybe insurance can get better. Era of labor shortage. Competitive rates on the insurance. Just want to get this out there if we need to be competitive. Bring up, could be a problem. Councilor Brooks stated questions you want answers to before a public meeting. Plus 1 cost, retirees with no more children. All data before a meeting. Talk to HR. do prior to open enrollment. Councilor Shumsky stated questions, have you spoken to the HR director? Need to get information before the meeting. Councilor Courchesne stated went to HR about plus 1, would increase the family plan rates. GIC does not offer plus 1. Have an informational session. Councilor Arriaga stated see information, good idea but lets wait for more information. Councilor Goff stated if we have a brokerage firm who handles that they get the best rates. Councilor Labrie stated during open enrollment new company at the time. Does your doctor take this new insurance? Lot of data, too many variables. Motion defeated by a roll call vote of 1 yes, 10 no. Councilor Pniak-Costello voting yes. Councilor Wagner absent. 34 A proposed ordinance adding to Chapter 260, Parking Regulations, William Street, South side - 55 feet from Broadway Street, Parking Prohibited Here to Corner With Arrow. --Motion made by Councilor Krampits to receive, pt reading and refer to the Ordinance Committee. Councilor Kram pits stated constituent complaint. Motion to refer passed by a unanimous roll call vote. Councilor Wagner absent. 35 A proposed ordinance adding to Chapter 260, 260-34 D - Do not Block the Box, Wilson Avenue, Eastbound across its intersection with Chester Street, Do Not Block the Box. --Motion made by Councilor Goff to receive, pt reading and refer to the Ordinance Committee. Councilor Goff stated take up in committee. Motion to refer passed by a unanimous roll call vote. 36 An Application for a NEW Zone Change from Commercial A to Residence C for the entirety of (8.3 +/- acres) of property located at 326 Chicopee Street, Chicopee, Massachusetts 01013. Parcel ID# 0357-001 for the purpose of creating one contiguous zoning district by extending the Residential C zoning district to the entirety of the parcel to allow for a proposed residential  development. Please refer to the attached Statement of Purpose and Impact for greater detail. Petitioner Name & Address: Jones Ferry Development, LLC c/o Mr. Erik Szyluk/Mr. Gregory Szyluk, P.O. Box 370273, West Hartford, CT 06137. --Motion made by Councilor Balakier to receive and refer to the Planning Board and Zoning Committee. Councilor Balakier stated take up in committee. Motion to refer passed by a unanimous roll call vote. Councilor Wagner absent. 37 An Application for a NEW Special Permit under Section 275-52(B)(13) of the Municipal Zoning Ordinance for the purpose of a dog kennel license for our nine Yorkies to comply with the MA law of having 4 or more in our home and yard. Location of Property: 55 Paul Ave. Map & Parcel ID: 0691-00055. Property Owner: Antonieta Wilson Mathieson, 55 Paul Ave. --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. Councilor Wagner absent. 38-39 2025-Junk Dealer's License Renewals EcoATM, LLC 1956 Memorial Drive EcoATM, LLC 591 Memorial Drive --Motion made by Councilor Brooks to receive and granted with current restrictions. Councilor Brooks stated unless there are concerns. Motion passed by a unanimous roll call vote. Councilor Wagner absent. Councilor's Announcements Adjournment: Motion made by Councilor Shumsky to adjourn at 8:37. Motion passed by a unanimous roll call vote. Councilor Wagner absent. ATTEST: Keith W. Rattell, City Clerk