City Council

\ Minutes from the Special City Council Meeting on Thursday June 26, 2025, at 7:15 pm in the Audito~ i are as follows: . • . ,- I . r, I :\ I • ~ LU Laflamme, Frank N., President At-Large Councilor ·• c 1 C Pr~?.e nt.. ,, Roy, Gerard (Jerry) A. At-Large Councilor ·'Presenf- -:J • Wagner, 'Timothy Joseph At-Large Councilor 'I I V · A.r.~~r-~, ~-= Arriaga, Abigail Ward 1 Councilor • I - - present Brooks, Shane D. Ward 2 Councilor Present via Zoom Goff, Susan M. Ward 3 Councilor Prnsent Bala kier, 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 Absent Labrie, Gary R. Ward 8 Councilor Present Pniak-Costello, Mary Elizabeth Ward 9 Councilor .. Present --Motion made by Councilor Labrie for a 15 minute recess. Motion passed by a unanimous roll call vote. Councilors Wagner and Courchesne absent. --Motion made by Councilor Labrie for a roll call. Motion passed through all stages by a unanimous roll call vote. Councilors Wagner and Courchesne absent. --Motion made by Councilor Labrie to take MO-2 out of order. Motion passed by a unanimous roll call vote. Councilors Wagner and Courchesne absent. MO-2 Be it ordered that the City Council approve the FY'26 budget for the City of Chicopee as recommended by the Mayor. --Motion made by Councilor Krampits the 2026 budget be approved this evening. Motion passed through all stages by a unanimous roll call vote. Councilors Wagner and Courchesne absent. MO-1 To the City Council; You are hereby notified that I have this day appointed Quinn Lonczak, 29 Laura Lane, Holyoke Massachusetts as project supervisor to serve in such office for the term expiring on the 30th day of June 2030. To which I ask the confirmation of your honorable council. *Re-appointment --Motion made by Councilor Pniak-Costello to approve. Councilor Pniak-Costello stated great idea, he has done outstanding work. Motion passed by a unanimous roll call vote. Councilors Wagner and Courchesne absent. M0-3 Be it Ordained that Chapter 7 of the ordinances for the City of Chicopee as amended be and is hereby further amended by striking out salaries as they pertain to the following named accounts and inserting in place thereof the following: To be operative July 1, 2025 Office of the Mayor (Group 2) a. Chief of Staff $78,425.28 (grade 8) --Motion made by Councilor Krampits to receive, 1st reading and refer to the Ordinance Committee. Councilor Kram pits stated adjustment to salary. Motion to refer passed by a unanimous roll call vote. Councilors Wagner and Courchesne absent. M0-4 Be it ordained that Chapter 7 of the ordinances for the city of Chicopee as amended be and is hereby further amended by striking out salaries as they pertain to the following named accounts and inserting in place thereof the following: To be operative July 1, 2025 Auditing Department (Group 2) a. Budget Analyst $61,261.92 (grade 8) --Motion made by Councilor Roy to receive, pt reading and refer to the Ordinance Committee. Councilor Roy stated new position. Motion to refer passed by a unanimous roll call vote. Councilors Wagner and Courchesne absent. M0-5 Be it ordained that Chapter 7 of the ordinances for the City of Chicopee as amended be and is hereby further amended by striking out salaries as they pertain to the following named accounts and inserting in place thereof the following: To be operative July 1, 2025 Office of the Treasurer (Group 2) a. Assistant Treasurer $78,425.28 (grade 8) b. Special Projects Manager $55,081.44 (grade 5) --Motion made by Councilor Labrie to receive, pt reading and refer to the Ordinance Committee. Councilor Labrie stated adjusting salaries. Motion to refer passed by a unanimous roll call vote. Councilors Wagner and Courchesne absent. M0-6 Be it ordained that Chapter 7 of the ordinances for the City of Chicopee as amended be and is hereby further amended by striking out salaries as they pertain to the following named accounts and inserting in place thereof the following: To be operative July 1, 2025  Human Resources (Group 2) A. Assistant Director $80,000.00 (grade 8) b. Benefits Coordinator (2) $65,959.92 (grade 8) $61,261.92 (grade 8) c. Senior Generalist $52,972.56 (grade 7) d. Administrative Assistant $40,736.88 (grade 4) e. Generalist $48,963.60 (grade 6) f. HR. Business Partner $61,261.92 (grade 8) --Motion made by Councilor Balakier to receive, ist reading and refer to the Ordinance Committee. Councilor Balakier stated adjustments for salaries. Motion to refer passed by a unanimous roll call vote. Councilors Wagner and Courchesne absent. MO-7 Be it ordained that Chapter 7 of the ordinances for the city of Chicopee as amended be and is hereby further amended by striking out salaries as they pertain to the following named accounts and inserting in place thereof the following: To be operative July 1, 2025 Planning Department (Group 2) a. Development Manager $80,429.76 (grade 8) --Motion made by Councilor Shumsky to receive, 1st reading and refer to the Ordinance Committee. Councilor Shumsky stated for the Development Manger. Motion to refer passed by a unanimous roll call vote. Councilors Wagner and Courchesne absent. Adjournment: Motion made by Councilor Shumsky to adjourn at 8:00. Motion passed by a unanimous roll call vote. Councilors Wagner and Courchesne absent. ATTEST: Keith W. Rattell, City Clerk