City Council

Minutes from the City Council Meeting on October 7, 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 Present ' . - ([ .,..,,,, Arriaga, Abigail Brooks, Shane D. Goff, Susan M. Ward 1 Councilor Ward 2 Councilor Ward 3 Councilor Ptesent Present 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. Mike Pise was representing the Mayor. On MO-1 through MO-10 Mike stated they were tabled from the last meeting, already discussed. On MO-11 they are streets they want to accept and make public. Liz Batista stated the order is to accept sections of roads or portions of roads that are not accepted. Continue to maintain the roads. On MO-12 through MO-19 they are reappointments. On MO-20 great job serving and helping the community. Like to get the board back together before Veterans Day. On MO-19 through MO-23 Stephanie Shaw stated vacancies where terms ended. One Veteran and two civilians, excited to share new positions, Veteran spouses. On MO-24 Mike stated last year bill. On MO-26 Mike stated vehicle needed. Chief stated 16 year old vehicle for the MS Coordinator. Replace with a Ford Bronco. On MO-27 16 year old vehicle, pick-up truck. Move to station 3 so they don't have to tow a boat with the fire truck. Very difficult to back up into the water using the fire truck. On MO-28 Dave Rice stated outdated system. Bring to automated system, majority of the buildings are controlled remotely. On MO-29, Chief Major stated try to replace 6 cruisers each year. Six line patrol vehicles, as they age they get handed down to SRO's. Councilor Laflamme stated take 6 to 8 months for the new ones to come in. On MO-30, Mike stated donation from PNCU, very generous, helpful with the city. On MO-31 Mike stated donation to the library. Public Input-Lisa Bienvenue, 34 Everett Street, voted to put the non-binding question on the ballot. Looked a little bit, guidelines of DLS, the first bill should go out before 10/1 and be due 11/1. Never had a bill due 11/1. So people know what they're voting on. Bills should be due 8/1, 11/1, 2/1, and 5/1. Assessors make preliminary bills available. Lot that was not discussed. City is only required to mail two times, each mailing has two separate bills. Julie L'Hereux, 58 Carew Street, thank support for the honor 125 th at St. Stans. Concern around education around the food bank. Use wildlife vegetation. Height is at least 3 feet in parts. Three accident potentials. Addressed with neighbors. Letter to the Conservation Commission hope they can cut the grass down. Mary Beth Costello, 66 Voss Avenue, last week a gentleman was very upset about 18 wheelers on streets that are narrow and small. Damaged done to lawn. Have to do something with these streets. Took walks on James Street. Nothing being done. Is there anything we can do to stop large trucks from going down streets? No truck signs? Mary Valcourt, Szetela Drive, Barry School Building Commission, three sites under consideration for new school. City must ensure all costs are transparent. Many costs are not known. Taxpayer portion not paid by the MSBA. Taxpayers deserve a complete package of cost. Sue Nimchick, 362 James Street, continue to shew/spin/scripts. At the poll for the primary the police came out of the building with ballots, stated too close to the building. Officer was stellar. Inaccurate, stood there many other times, measured the 150 feet exactly. Will there be a stop to spews and spins? On September 2 MGL 53 Section 18A states need 10% of voters to put the question on the ballot. Three political buddies. --Motion made by Councilor Labrie to close public input. Motion passed by a roll call vote of 10 yes, 1 out of chair. Councilor Brooks out of chair. Communication: none Minutes 9/18/2025 City Council Meeting & 9/22/2025 Special City Council Meeting --Motion made by Councilor Shumsky the minutes of the 9/18/25 City Council Meeting and the 9/22/25 Special City Council Meeting be approved this evening. Motion passed by a roll call vote of 10 yes, 1 out of chair. Councilor Brooks out of chair. **Mayor's Orders 1-10 tabled from the September 18, 2025 meeting to October 7, 2025 meeting. MO-1 Mayor's appropriation of One hundred seventy-four and 90/100 dollars ($174.90) to the following named account: Assessors Expense Account for Travel from available funds in the Stabilization Fund. --Motion made by Councilor Krampits to remove MO-1 from the table and place on the floor. Motin passed by a roll call vote of 10 yes, 1 out of chair. Councilor Brooks out of chair. --Motion made by Councilor Goff to receive and pass. Councilor Goff stated not turned in last fiscal year. Motion passed through all stages by a unanimous roll call vote. MO-2 Mayor's appropriation of Eight hundred fifty-one and 69/100 dollars ($851.69) to the following named City Hall Maintenance Expense Accounts: Repairs to Building $630.50 Gas 221.19 Total $851.69 From available funds in the Stabilization Fund. --Motion made by Councilor Krampits to remove MO-2 from the table and place on the floor. Matin passed by a roll call vote of 10 yes, 1 out of chair. Councilor Brooks out of chair. --Motion made by Councilor Courchesne to receive and pass. Councilor Courchesne stated prior year bill. Motion passed through all stages by a roll call vote of 10 yes, 1 out of chair. Councilor Brooks out of chair. MO-3 Mayor's appropriation of One thousand thirty and 00/100 dollars ($1,030.00) to the following named account: Human Resources Expense Account for Medical Exams for Employees from available funds in the Stabilization Fund. --Motion made by Councilor Krampits to remove MO-3 from the table and place on the floor. Motion passed by a roll call vote of 10 yes, 1 out of chair. Councilor Brooks out of chair. --Motion made by Councilor Shumsky to receive and pass. Councilor Shumsky stated appropriation. Motion passed through all stages by a roll call vote of 10 yes, 1 out of chair. Councilor Brooks out of chair. MO-4 Mayor's appropriation of Five thousand eight hundred fifty-seven and 03/100 ($5,857.03) to the following named account: Human Resources Special Account for Indemnification of Police & Fire from available funds in the Stabilization Fund. --Motion made by Councilor Krampits to remove MO-4 from the table and place on the floor. Motion passed by a roll call vote of 10 yes, 1 out of chair. Councilor Brooks out of chair. --Motion made by councilor Bala kier to receive and pass. Councilor Bala kier stated first half of August. Police and Fire, self-insured, injured on duty. Motion passed through all stages by a roll call vote of 9 yes, 2 out of chair. Councilors Brooks and Shumsky out of chair. MO-5 Mayor's appropriation of Eleven thousand seven hundred fifty-nine and 68/100 dollars ($11,759.68) to the following named account: Human Resources Special Account for Indemnification of Police & Fire from available funds in the Stabilization Fund. --Motion made by Councilor Krampits to remove MO-5 from the table and place on the floor. Motion passed by a roll call vote of 9 yes, 2 out of chair. Councilors Brooks and Shumsky out of chair. --Motion made by Councilor Labrie to receive and pass. Councilor Labrie stated contractual obligation. Motion passed through all stages by a roll call vote of 10 yes, 1 out of chair. Councilor Brooks out of chair. MO-6 Mayor's appropriation of Fifteen thousand and 00/100 dollars ($15,000.00) to the following named account: Emergency Management Special Account for Grant Spending/Disaster Relief from available funds in the Stabilization Fund. --Motion made by Councilor Krampits to remove MO-6 from the table and place on the floor. Motion passed by a roll call vote of 10 yes, 1 out of chair. Councilor Brooks out of chair. --Motion made by Councilor Roy to receive and pass. Councilor Roy stated tethered drone for the city. Constant power and usage for entertainment events. --Motion made by Councilor Shumsky to allow Councilor Laflamme to speak. Motion passed by a roll call vote of 9 yes, 1 abstained, 1 out of chair. Councilor Laflamme abstained. Councilor Brooks out of chair. Councilor Laflamme stated will be used by Police and Fire, battery life is only so long. Important to watching and overseeing many areas. Motion passed through all stages by a roll call vote of 10 yes, 1 out of chair. Councilor Brooks out of chair. MO-7 Mayor's appropriation of Thirty thousand and 00/100 dollars ($30,000.00) to the following named account: Wastewater Expense Account for Special Services from available funds in the Wastewater Salary Account for Industrial Pretreatment Coordinator. --Motion made by Councilor Krampits to remove MO-7 from the table and place on the floor. Motion passed by a unanimous roll call vote. --Motion made by Councilor Brooks to receive and pass. Councilor Brooks stated from salary account. Motion passed through all stages by a unanimous roll call vote. MO-8 Mayor's appropriation of Ninety thousand and 00/100 dollars ($90,000.00) to the following named account: D.P.W. Highway Special Account for Signal Maintenance from available funds in the Stabilization Fund. --Motion made by Councilor Kram pits to remove MO-8 from the table and place on the floor. Motion passed by a unanimous roll call vote. --Motion made by Councilor Krampits to receive and pass. Councilor Krampits stated additional funding, south Fairview traffic signals. Councilor Pniak-Costello stated thank the DPW, money well spent. Motion passed through all stages by a unanimous roll call vote. MO-9 Mayor's appropriation of Two million and 00/100 dollars ($2,000,000.00) to the following named account: D.P.W. Highway Special Account for City Wide Ward Program from available funds in the Stabilization Fund. --Motion made by Councilor Kram pits to remove MO-9 from the table and place on the floor. Motion passed by a unanimous roll call vote. --Motion made by Councilor Pniak-Costello to receive and pass. Councilor Pniak-Costello stated engineer designed, road construction. Councilor Balakier stated approved for Chapter 90 reimbursement. Motion passed through all stages by a unanimous roll call vote. MO-10 Ordered that the City Council accept the donations in the amount of Six thousand nine hundred forty- one and 00/100 dollars ($6,941.00) to the Chicopee Senior Center. Said donations are for senior meals for the month of August, 202S and they are accepted in accordance with M.G.L. Chapter 44 Section S3A. --Motion made by Councilor Krampits to remove MO-10 from the table and place on the floor. Motion passed by a unanimous roll call vote. --Motion made by Councilor Arriaga to receive and pass with a 2nd by Councilor Krampits. Councilor Arriaga stated monthly donation. Motion passed through all stages by a roll call vote of 10 yes, 1 abstained. Councilor Laflamme abstained. MO-11 Be it Ordered by the Chicopee City Council that portions of the following streets be accepted as public ways for the public's convenience and necessity as specifically detailed by Exhibit A attached to this Order and in accordance with Chapter 82 of the Massachusetts General Laws, the City Charter, and the City Code: Beeler Avenue, Chester Street, Dayton Street, Deslauriers Street, Emmet Street, Fiske Lane, Gilbert Avenue, Guerin Street, Haven Avenue, Irwin Street, Langevin Street, Montville Street, Pickering Street, Poplar Street, Raymond Avenue, Ridgewood Road, Rolf Avenue, Taft Avenue, Valier Avenue, Wallace Avenue, Wilson Avenue, Woodcrest Drive. --Motion made by Councilor Brooks to receive and pass. Councilor Brooks stated will put streets eligible for Chapter 90 funds. Councilor Pniak-Costello stated thank the DPW and Engineering for the acceptance of streets, is a high priority. Motion passed through all stages by a unanimous roll call vote. M0-12 To the City Council: You are hereby notified that I have this day re-appointed Mary Rider, 65 Laclede Avenue, Chicopee, MA 01020 to the Council on Aging to serve on such board as a member, expiring on the first day of September 2028. To which appointment I ask the confirmation of your honorable council. *Re-appointment --Motion made by Councilor Goff to receive, pass and the reappointment approved. Councilor Goff stated reappointment. Councilor Pniak-Costello stated wonderful person, thank her for her service. Motion passed by a unanimous roll call vote. M0-13 To the City Council: You are hereby notified that I have this day re-appointed Doreen Naumchick, 271 Schoolhouse Road, Chicopee, MA to the Council on Aging to serve on such board as a member, expiring on the first day of September 2028. To which appointment I ask the confirmation of your honorable council. *Re-appointment --Motion made by Councilor Courchesne to receive, pass and the reappointment approved. Councilor Courchesne stated appreciate her. Motion passed by a unanimous roll call vote. M0-14 To the City Council: You are hereby notified that I have this day re-appointed Kathleen La Breck, 82 Pervier Avenue, Chicopee, MA 01020 to the Council on Aging to serve on such board as a member, expiring on the first day of September 2028. To which appointment I ask the confirmation of your honorable council. *Re-appointment --Motion made by Councilor Shumsky to receive, pass and the reappointment approved. Councilor Shumsky stated welcome to the renewal. Motion passed by a unanimous roll call vote. M0-15 To the City Council: You are hereby notified that I have this day re-appointed Craig Harris, 129 Ludlow St., Chicopee, MA to the Cultural Council to serve on such board as a member, expiring on the first day of September 2028. To which appointment I ask the confirmation of your honorable council. *Re-appointment  --Motion made by Councilor Bala kier to receive, pass and the reappointment approved. Councilor Bala kier stated reappointment, appreciate their service. Motion passed by a unanimous roll call vote. MO-16 To the City Council: You are hereby notified that I have this day appointed Thomas J. Robak, 84 Nelson Street, Chicopee, MA 01013 to serve as a Board Member of the Golf Commission. Expiring the first day of October 2029. To which appointment I ask the confirmation of your honorable council. *Re-appointment --Motion made by Councilor Labrie to receive, pass and the reappointment approved. Councilor Labrie stated glad to see him come back. Hard worker. Motion passed by a unanimous roll call vote. MO-17 To the City Council: You are hereby notified that I have this day re-appointed Christopher Dupont, 50 Fair Street, Chicopee, MA 01020 to the Veteran Advisory Board to serve on such board as a member, expiring on the first day of October 2028. To which appointment I ask the confirmation of your honorable council. *Re-appointment --Motion made by Councilor Roy to receive, pass and the appointment approved. Councilor Roy stated thank you for your service. Motion passed by a unanimous roll call vote. MO-18 To the City Council: You are hereby notified that I have this day re-appointed Louis Brault, 104 Johnson Road #207, Chicopee, MA 01022 to the Veteran Advisory Board to serve on such board as a member, expiring on the first day of October 2028. To which appointment I ask the confirmation of your honorable council. *Re-appointment --Motion made by Councilor Krampits to receive, pass and the reappointment approved. Councilor Krampits stated very active and will be good to have reappointed. Motion passed by a unanimous roll call vote. MO-19 To the City Council: You are hereby notified that I have this day re-appointed John Beaulieu, 20 Willow Street, Chicopee, MA 01020 to the Veteran Advisory Board to serve on such board as a  member, expiring on the first day of October 2028. To which appointment I ask the confirmation of your honorable council. * Re-appointment --Motion made by Councilor Pniak-Costello to receive, pass and the reappointment approved. Councilor Pniak-Costello stated thank you for your hard work with the DPW and with the Veterans. Motion passed by a unanimous roll call vote. MO-20 To the City Council: You are hereby notified that I have this day re-appointed Al Picard, 46 Harvey Street, Chicopee, MA 01020 to the Veteran Advisory Board to serve on such board as a member, expiring on the first day of October 2028. To which appointment I ask the confirmation of your honorable council. *Re-appointment --Motion made by Councilor Arriaga to receive, pass and the reappointment approved. Councilor Arriaga stated wonderful gentleman, gives his time to the city. Motion passed by a unanimous roll call vote. MO-21 To the City Council: You are hereby notified that I have this day appointed Theresa Picard, 46 Harvey Street, Chicopee, MA 01020 to the Veteran Advisory Board to serve on such board as a member, expiring on the first day of October 2028. To which appointment I ask the confirmation of your honorable council. *New appointment --Motion made by Councilor Brooks to receive and refer to the Human Resources Committee. Councilor Brooks stated typical practice. Motion to refer passed by a unanimous roll call vote. M0-22 To the City Council: You are hereby notified that I have this day appointed Tracy Dupont, 50 Fair Street, Chicopee, MA 01020 to the Veteran Advisory Board to serve on such board as a member, expiring on the first day of October 2028. To which appointment I ask the confirmation of your honorable council. *New appointment --Motion made by Councilor Goff to receive and refer to the Human Resources Committee. Councilor Goff stated new appointment. Motion to refer passed by a unanimous roll call vote. MO-23 To the City Council: You are hereby notified that I have this day appointed John Moran, 16 Leeds Street, Chicopee, MA 01013 to the Veteran Advisory Board to serve on such board as a member, expiring on the first day of October 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 Resources Committee. Councilor Courchesne stated self-explanatory. Motion to refer passed by a unanimous roll call vote. MO-24 Mayor's appropriation of Two thousand two hundred eight and 00/100 dollars ($2,208.00) to the following named account: Management Information Systems Expense Account for Public Safety Technology from available funds in the Stabilization Fund. --Motion made by Councilor Shumsky to receive and pass. Councilor Shumsky stated MIS for public safety. Motion passed through all stages by a unanimous roll call vote. MO-25 Mayor's appropriation of Fourteen thousand nine hundred forty-five and 54/100 dollars ($14,945.54) to the following named account: Human Resources Special Account for Indemnification of Police & Fire from available funds in the Stabilization Fund. --Motion made by Councilor Bala kier to receive and pass. Councilor Bala kier stated self- insured for Police and Fire. Motion passed through all stages by a unanimous roll call vote. MO-26 Mayor's appropriation of Thirty-seven thousand and 00/100 dollars ($37,000.00) to the following named account: Fire Special Account for Vehicle Purchases from available funds in the Stabilization for Capital Budgeting. --Motion made by Councilor Labrie to receive and pass. Councilor Labrie stated need a new vehicle, current one is old. Councilor Courchesne stated worthy to mention central maintenance garage, they keep the vehicles working for a long time. Motion passed through all stages by a unanimous roll call vote. MO-27 Mayor's appropriation of Sixty-five thousand eight hundred and 00/100 dollars ($65,800.00) to the following named account: Fire Special Account for Vehicle Purchases from available funds in the Stabilization for Capital Budgeting. --Motion made by Councilor Roy to receive and pass. Councilor Roy stated urgent need to replace the vehicle. Motion passed through all stages by a unanimous roll call vote. MO-28 Mayor's appropriation of One hundred sixteen thousand and 00/100 dollars ($116,000.00) to the following named account: City Hall Maintenance Special Account for D.P.W. Building HVAC BAS System Replacement from available funds in the Stabilization for Capital Budgeting. --Motion made by Councilor Krampits to receive and pass. Councilor Krampits stated upgrade DPW building. Remote monitoring can notify if problems. Motion passed through all stages by a unanimous roll call vote. MO-29 Mayor's appropriation of Four hundred fifty-four thousand six hundred eighteen and 80/100 dollars ($454,618.80} to the following named account: Police Special Account for Purchase of Cruisers from available funds in the Stabilization for Capital Budgeting. --Motion made by Councilor Pniak-Costello to receive and pass. Councilor Pniak-Costello stated six new patrol vehicles. Motion passed through all stages by a unanimous roll call vote. MO-30 Ordered that the City Council accept the donation in the amount of Two hundred fifty and 00/100 dollars ($250.00} from the Polish National Credit Union. Said donation will be used for the 2025 Puerto Rican Heritage Event and is accepted in accordance with M.G.L. Chapter 44 Section 53A. --Motion made by Councilor Arriaga to receive and pass. Councilor Arriaga stated wonderful donation from PNCU. Motion passed through all stages by a unanimous roll call vote. MO-31 Ordered that the City Council accept the donations in the amount of Two hundred fifty and 00/100 dollars ($250.00} to the Chicopee Public Library. Said donations are accepted in accordance with M.G.L. Chapter 44 Section 53A. --Motion made by Councilor Brooks to receive and pass. Councilor Brooks stated generous donation. Motion passed through all stages by a unanimous roll call vote. 32 A favorable Utilities Committee report: Petition from Eversource Gas of Massachusetts that it be granted a location and permission to install and maintain 2,409' of 2" MP plastic gas main on Park St. from Chestnut St. to Cabot St., Chestnut St. from Park St. to School St., McKeag Ave., Dwight St. from Cabot St. to Exchange St., Perkins St., and School St. from Chestnut St. to Perkins St. with such laterals and service connections as it may now or subsequently find necessary. --Motion made by Councilor Goff to receive and approved. Councilor Goff stated from Eversource. Motion passed by a unanimous roll call vote. 33 A favorable Zoning Committee report: Zone Change application from Commercial A to Residence C for the entirety of (8.3 +/- acres) of property located at 326 Chicopee Street I 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. Applicant: Jones Ferry Development, LLC, c/o Mr. Erik Szyluk/Mr. Gregory Szyluk, PO Box 370273, West Hartford, CT 06137. --Motion made by Councilor Labrie to receive and approved. Councilor Labrie stated seems like will be a nice residential area. Owner occupied, one couple against it, could be lot of different things. Motion passed by a unanimous roll call vote. 34 A favorable Zoning Committee report: Special Permit application under Chapter 275-40 G (2) & (7) for the purpose of flexible parking standards to reduce the required parking spaces from 21 to 18 located at Chicopee Street (Parcel ID 0582-00001&2 parking easement & 0582-00004). Applicant: Nova Home Improvements Inc., Gleb Leiderman, 764 Springfield Street, Feeding Hills, MA 01030. --Motion made by Councilor Labrie to receive an approved. --Motion made by Councilor Labrie to amend to run with the applicant. Motion to amend passed by a unanimous roll call vote. Councilor Labrie stated relief of parking requirements. No opposition at the meeting. Looked at the land nice presentation. Promised to keep the property clean. Motion to approve defeated by a roll call vote of 8 yes, 3 no. Councilors Goff, Courchesne, and Pniak-Costello voting no. 35 A favorable Human Resources Committee report: Mayoral appointment of Melissa Mccaffrey, to serve as a board member on the Council on Aging as of August 5, 2025 expiring on August 1, 2028. --Motion made by Councilor Labrie to receive and the appointment approved. Councilor Labrie stated well qualified, appreciate the willingness to serve. Motion passed by a unanimous roll call vote. 36 A favorable Human Resources Committee report: Mayoral appointment of Elizabeth Shaheen to serve as a board member on the Council on Aging as of June 17 th , 2025 that will expire June 17th , 2028. --Motion made by Councilor Labrie to receive and approved. Councilor Labrie stated also willing to serve, lots of experience. Motion passed by a unanimous roll call vote. 37 A License Committee report: Application for an amendment of the business name on a Class 2 and Auto Repair License from JP Auto Repair & Sales to JP Auto Repair and Sales, LLC, Garnett Dunkelly. Applicant: Garnett Dunkelly, 578 Springfield Street, 1st floor, Chicopee, MA 01013. --Motion made by Councilor Brooks to receive and granted with current restrictions. Councilor Brooks stated updating the license to reflect the LLC. Motion passed by a unanimous roll call vote. 38 A License Committee report: Application from the Chicopee Elks to change Bingo from Tuesday to Sundays 1PM-6PM. Applicant: Mary M. Regan, Chicopee Elks #1849. --Motion made by Councilor Brooks to receive and approved this evening. Councilor Brooks stated looking to capitalize on Sundy bingo. Motion passed by a unanimous roll call vote. 39 A License Committee report: Application for an Auto Body License for Supreme Body Works located at 1416 Granby Road. Applicant: Eloy Arocho, 4 North Summer Street, Holyoke, MA 01040. --Motion made by Councilor Brooks to receive and granted with restrictions. Councilor Brooks read the restrictions into the record. Motion passed by a unanimous roll call vote. 40 A License Committee report: Application for an Auto Detail License for Supreme Body Works located at 1416 Granby Road. Applicant: Eloy Arocho, 230 Beech Street, Holyoke, MA 01040. --Motion made by Councilor Brooks to receive and granted with restrictions. Councilor Brooks stated same restrictions as previous. Read the restrictions into the record. Motion passed by a roll call vote of 10 yes, 1 out of chair. Councilor Shumsky out of chair. 41 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 Brooks to receive and postponed to the call of the chair. Councilor Brooks stated applicant not available that evening. Motion to postpone passed by a roll call vote of 10 yes, 1 out of chair. Councilor Pniak-Costello out of chair. 42 A License Committee report: Application for a Class II License for Matta Brothers Service Station, Inc., located at 1492 Memorial Drive. Applicant: Ramez Matta, 22 Pomeroy Street, Wilbraham, MA 01095. --Motion made by Councilor Brooks to receive and granted with restrictions. Councilor Brooks read the restrictions. Councilor Krampits stated did request to add Ray's Vehicle State Inspection & Auto Sales to the name. Motion passed by a roll call vote of 10 yes, 1 abstained. Councilor Brooks abstained. 43 A License Committee report: Application for an Auto Repair License for Matta Brothers Service Station, Inc., located at 1492 Memorial Drive. Applicant: Ramez Matta, 22 Pomeroy Street, Wilbraham, MA 01095. --Motion made by Councilor Brooks to receive and granted with restrictions. Councilor Brooks stated same restrictions. Needed info before license was released, have the info. Motion passed by a roll call vote of 10 yes, 1 abstained. Councilor Brooks abstained. 44 A License Committee report: Application for an Auto Detailing License for Matta Brothers Service Station, Inc., located at 1492 Memorial Drive. Applicant: Ramez Matta, 22 Pomeroy Street, Wilbraham, MA 01095. --Motion made by Councilor Brooks to receive and granted with restrictions. Councilor Brooks stated same hours, read the restrictions. Same info required. Motion passed by a roll call vote of 10 yes, 1 abstained. Councilor Brooks abstained. 45 A License Committee report: Application for an alteration of Class Ill and Junk Dealers License change in corporate officers for Krunali, Inc., d/b/a Chicopee Scrap Metal & Auto Recycling located at 2 Mill Street. Applicant: Krunal Patel, 134 South Street, Belchertown, MA 01007. --Motion made by Councilor Brooks to receive and postponed to the call of the chair. Councilor Brooks stated applicant wasn't available. Motion to postpone passed by a unanimous roll call vote. 46 A License Committee report: Application for a Hawkers and Peddlers License to sell ice cream at food truck-various locations. Applicant: Fluffy Flips Mini Pancakes, Solimar Rivera Cruz, 40 Gilmore Street, Chicopee, MA 01013.  --Motion made by Councilor Brooks to receive and approved. Councilor Brooks stated excited about the opportunity, wants to provide services with her food truck. Motion passed by a unanimous roll call vote. 47 Be it Ordered that Chicopee Electric Light look at the possibility of installing streetlights on poles #66 and #67 on McKinstry Avenue or make recommendations. Motion made by Councilor Goff to receive, approved and sent to CEL. Councilor Goff stated outside the Boys & Girls Club very dark when they leave there. Make it brighter. Councilor Arriaga stated Haven is a teen night, they are there till 8:30, does get very dark over there. Motion passed by a unanimous roll call vote. 48 Be it Ordained by the City Council that the Code of the City of Chicopee for the Year 1991, as amended, be and is hereby further amended as follows: Delete: Chapter 169, Section 13C And Insert in Place Thereof: C. Cardboard boxes shall be knocked down, flattened or collapsed. If the accumulation of cardboard is such that it cannot be placed inside the recycling toter, the flattened cardboard may be stacked next to the recycling toter for pickup. Cardboard may also be flattened and placed into another cardboard box for pickup. Said box of flattened cardboard not to weigh over 50 pounds. --Motion made by Councilor Labrie to receive, 1'' reading and refer to the Ordinance Committee. Councilor Labrie stated take up in committee. Councilor Courchesne stated question, can you eliminate loose cardboard? Councilor Laflamme stated this was requested by DPW. Councilor Courchesne stated eliminate tying up loose cardboard. Motion to refer passed by a unanimous roll call vote. 49 Be it Ordered that the Recreation Committee meet for an update on issues at Fairview Park, including moving the basketball court and splash pad. --Motion made by Councilor Pniak-Costello to receive and refer to the Recreation Committee. Councilor Pniak-Costello stated thank Councilor Courchesne said this could be done at a later date. Motion to refer passed by a unanimous roll call vote. 50 Be it Ordered that the DPW remove the Riverside Drive signs from the end of Narragansett Boulevard and Shepherd Street.  --Motion made by Councilor Courchesne to receive and sent to DPW for implementation. Councilor Courchesne stated street doesn't exist. Request is by the neighbors on the street. Motion passed by a unanimous roll call vote. 51 Be it Ordered that the DPW install Dynamic Speed Signs in the area of 884 865 Chicopee Street. --Motion made by Councilor Courchesne to receive and sent to DPW for implementation. Councilor Courchesne stated continue to work on speed on Chicopee Street. Motion passed by a unanimous roll call vote. 52 A proposed ordinance adding to Chapter 260, Parking Regulations, Florence Street, Northwest Side - From Chicopee Street to a point 65 feet southwesterly thereof, Parking Prohibited Here to Corner. --Motion made by Councilor Goff to receive, pt reading and refer to the Ordinance Committee. Councilor Goff stated discuss in committee. Motion to refer passed by a unanimous roll call vote. 53 A proposed ordinance adding to Chapter 260, Parking Regulations, Florence Street, Southeast Side - From Chicopee Street to a point 140 feet southwesterly thereof, Parking Prohibited Here to Corner. --Motion made by Councilor Goff to receive, 1st reading and refer to the Ordinance Committee. Councilor Goff stated discuss in committee. Motion to refer passed by a unanimous roll call vote. 54 A proposed ordinance adding to Chapter 260, Bus Stops, Meadow Street, Southbound, Move 100 feet north, Bus Stop #563. --Motion made by Councilor Kram pits to receive, 1st reading and refer to the Ordinance Committee. Councilor Kram pits stated take up in committee. Motion to refer passed by a unanimous roll call vote. 55 A proposed ordinance adding to Chapter 260, Parking Regulations, Bell Street, 10 feet from driveway in front of 76 Bell Street, Parking Prohibited.  --Motion made by Councilor Balakier to receive, 1'' reading and refer to the Ordinance Committee. Councilor Bala kier stated take up in committee. Motion to refer passed by a unanimous roll call vote. 56 A proposed ordinance adding to Chapter 260, Parking Regulations, Charpentier Blvd, Westerly for a distance of 25 feet from Chicopee 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. 57 An application for a NEW Home Occupation License at 65 Plymouth Street for the purpose of doing a small-scale mushroom cultivation business. Focusing on producing fresh, specialty culinary mushrooms. Applicant: Jacob Prince. --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. 58 An application for a NEW Home Occupation License at 22 Farmington Street for the purpose of doing Notary Public Services. Applicant: Kari mar Vargas Ramirez. --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. 59 An application for a NEW Special Permit under Section 275-58 (C3) of the Municipal Zoning Ordinance for the purpose of Operating a Towing & Storage Business. Location of Property: 78 West Street, Chicopee, MA. Map & Parcel ID: 0060-00007. Name of Applicant: Cruise Control Transportation Inc. --Motion made by Councilor Balakier to receive and refer to the Zoning, Planning, Building, & Engineering Committees. Councilor Balakier stated take up in committee. Councilor Courchesne stated isn't this in litigation? Attorney Riley stated a settlement was done. Councilor Balakier stated still have to go through with the process, input and ask questions. Councilor Brooks stated in ward, sent a cease & desist from the Building Department and they continued working. Disregard for all policies. Asked several times to stop. Never approved. Don't have license. Frustrated business has never been permitted to operate. Motion to refer passed by a roll call vote of 7 yes, 2 no, 2 abstained.  Councilors Brooks and Courchesne voting no. Councilors Laflamme and Shumsky abstained. 60 A petition from Eversource Gas of Massachusetts hereby requests that it be granted a location and permission to install and maintain 4,095' of 8" and 2" MP plastic gas main on Newbury Street, Belvidere St., Conrad St., Eldridge St., Magnolia Ter., and Greenleaf St. with such laterals and service connections as it may now or subsequently find necessary. --Motion made by Councilor Goff to receive and refer to the Utilities Committee. Councilor Goff stated petition to install more pipe. Motion to refer passed by a unanimous roll call vote. 61 An Election Call for the Municipal Election to be held on November 4, 2025. --Motion made by Councilor Labrie the Election Call for November 4, 2025, be received and approved this evening. Councilor Labrie stated will move our meeting to Thursday. Councilor Krampits asked will ward 8 be at Valley View? And will Ward 5 be on the 3rd floor? Councilor Pniak-Costello stated lighting in Ward 9. Motion passed by a unanimous roll call vote. Councilor's Announcements Adjournment:--Motion made by Councilor Shumsky to adjourn at 8:16. Motion passed by a unanimous roll call vote. ATTEST: Keith W. Rattell, City Clerk