City Council - Ordinance Committee
Regular MeetingEasthampton, MA · April 11, 2023
Minutes
Ordinance Committee Minutes
April 11, 2023
Members present: Councilor Derby, Councilor Riley
Members absent: Councilor Peake
Also in Attendance: Councilor Gomez
Meeting called to order by Councilor Derby at 6:05 pm
1. Public Speak Time:
2. Approval of the previous meeting notes:
Meeting minutes need further review and will be approved at the next meeting.
3. New Business:
• Review Zoning Ordinance – LED Sign & Electronic Message Center Sign Ordinance
Councilor Derby gave an historical overview of the LED Sign & Electronic Sign Ordinance.
The committee deliberated on the merits of changing the ordinance. Concepts included
traffic safety, municipal exemptions, and ensuring concepts of free speech are upheld by not
regulating the content of the signs.
• Review Request to add an ordinance regarding use of Civilian Traffic Control Monitors
Councilor Derby gave an overview of the intent of the ordinance as well as the certification
and appointment process for these professionals.
• Ordinance Review Report
Councilor Derby laid out the plan to start prioritizing future agenda items to address from
the Ordinance Review Report. Agenda items will be submitted to the Full Council as new
business so the community understands explicitly which areas of the Ordinance Review
Report will be discussed.
4. Other:
Next regular meeting: April 25th at 6:00 PM.
Councilor Riley made a motion to adjourn, and Councilor Derby seconded. Vote: 2-0.
Meeting adjourned at 6:42 pm.
Respectfully Submitted,
Councilor Brad Riley
Clerk to the Ordinance Committee
Agenda
PUBLIC MEETING NOTICE
OFFICE OF THE EASTHAMPTON CITY CLERK
By Office of the City Clerk at 9:27 am, Apr 06, 2023
BOARD/COMMITTEE: City Council Ordinance Committee
DATE: April 11, 2023 TIME: 6:00 p.m.
BUILDING & ROOM: 50 Payson Ave., Conf. Rm. #B, Basement
Clerk or board member: Salem Derby, Chair
LIST OF TOPICS TO BE DISCUSSED
*In person meeting*
1. Call to Order
2. Approval of Minutes
3. Public Speak Time
4. New Business:
- Review zoning ordinance - LED Sign & Electronic Message Center Sign Ordinance
- Review request to add an ordinance regarding use of Civilian Traffic Control Monitors
5. Continuing Business:
- Ordinance review committee’s final report
6. Next Meeting:
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