City Council

FITCHBURG CITY CLERK Jul 08 2022 8:24 am City of Fitchburg Massachusetts 01420 CITY COUNCIL Councillors at Large President Ward Councillors Anthony M. Zarrella Ward 1 – Bernard J. Schultz III Sally H. Cragin Ward 2 – Paul R. Beauchemin Marcus L. DiNatale Vice President Ward 3 – Andrew J. Couture Amy Green Andrew J. Van Hazinga Ward 4 – Andrew J. Van Hazinga Samantha M. Squailia Ward 5 – Marisa R. Fleming Anthony M. Zarrella Ward 6 – Derrick J. Cruz The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Fitchburg was held at the Legislative Building at 700 Main Street and over the Zoom meeting platform and live streamed at FATV Studios, Fitchburg, on May 3, 2022. The meeting was called to order by President Anthony Zarrella at 7:00 P.M. The meeting opened with a salute to the Flag led by Councilor Zarrella. The Clerk called the roll and 11 Councilors were present. Councilor Beauchemin was present remotely. Board consists of 11 members. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- I. PUBLIC FORUM No one spoke at the Public Forum. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- II. REPORT OF THE APPOINTMENTS COMMITTEE Appointments Committee Oral Report Meeting of May 3, 2022 The Appointments Committee recommended the following Appointments be confirmed: New Appointments: Full-Time Student Police Officers Fitchburg Police Department Anslo Gilot, Jr. Scott George Report read and accepted. Appointments confirmed by unanimous consent. 11 members present. Board consists of 11 members. Upon confirmation, Appointees were sworn in by the City Clerk. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- III. REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON RECORDS The Committee on records reported the minutes of the Regular Meeting of April 5, 2022 were correctly recorded. Report accepted and minutes adopted. -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------  IV. COMMUNICATION (Late Filed) His Honor the Mayor Appointment Letter Full Time Student Police Officers for the Fitchburg Police Department: Dawson Stacy Ashley Perez Auria Rojas Appointment read and referred to the Appointments Committee by unanimous consent 11/0. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- V. ANNUAL REPORTS 109-22. ANNUAL REPORT: Fitchburg Fire Department for the FY 2021. Fitchburg Fire Department 2021 Annual Report 110-22. ANNUAL REPORT: Fitchburg Public Library, for the FY 2012. Fitchburg Public Library FY2012 Annual Report 111-22. ANNUAL REPORT: Fitchburg Public Library, for the FY 2016. Fitchburg Public Library FY2016 Annual Report 112-22. ANNUAL REPORT: Fitchburg Public Library, for the FY 2017. Fitchburg Public Library FY2017 Annual Report 113-22. ANNUAL REPORT: Fitchburg Public Library, for the FY 2018. Fitchburg Public Library FY2018 Annual Report 114-22. ANNUAL REPORT: Fitchburg Public Library, for the FY 2019. Fitchburg Public Library FY2019 Annual Report 115-22. ANNUAL REPORT: Fitchburg Public Library, for the FY 2020 Fitchburg Public Library FY2020 Annual Report 116-22. ANNUAL REPORT: Fitchburg Public Library, for the FY 2021. Fitchburg Public Library FY2021 Annual Report Reading waived. Reports placed on file in the City Clerk’s Office by unanimous consent 11/0. 11 members present. Board consists of 11 members. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- VI. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES Economic Development Committee Meeting of May 2, 2022 The Economic Development Committee recommended the following Petition be granted: 009-22. The Fitchburg Planning Board, to amend the Fitchburg Zoning Ordinance by making several corrections & clarifications, as described in the enclosed Petition. Link to proposed changes: https://www.fitchburgma.gov/DocumentCenter/View/9377/Memo-re-Jan2022-ZO- minor-amendments-010422 Planning Board Recommendation & Draft Minutes Report accepted. 11 members present. Board consists of 11 members. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Finance Committee Meeting of April 27, 2022 Finance Committee Minutes of April 27, 2022 The Finance Committee recommended the amount of the following Order be reduced from $55,000.00 to $40,000 and be adopted as amended: 067-22. ORDERED THAT: There be and hereby is appropriated the sum of FIFTY-FIVE THOUSAND ($55,000) same to be charged against AVAILABLE FUNDS and credited to BUILDING DEPARTMENT-VEHICLE REPLACEMENT for the purpose of replace and inspection vehicle. Report read and accepted. Order adopted as amended by unanimous consent 11/0. 11 members present. Board consists of 11 members. Order as amended signed by the Mayor May 5, 2022. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Finance Committee recommended the following Orders be adopted: 098-22. ORDERED THAT: The City of Fitchburg hereby approves the expenditure of funds from the Massachusetts Department of Fire Services, Firefighter Safety Equipment grant in the approximate amount of $25,000.00 (TWENTY-FIVE THOUSAND AND 00/100 DOLLARS) for the purpose of said grant, which is to purchase in-suit communication system radios to be used by the Haz-Mat team and a combustible gas meter. 099-22. ORDERED THAT: The City of Fitchburg hereby approves the expenditure of funds from the Massachusetts Office of Grant and Research grant in the approximate amount of $2,500.00 (TWO THOUSAND, FIVE HUNDRED AND 00/100 DOLLARS) for the purpose of said grant, which is to purchase a defibrillator. 100-22. ORDERED THAT: There be and hereby is transferred from within the sum of SIXTEEN THOUSAND, SEVEN HUNDRED FIFTY AND 00/100 DOLLARS ($16,750.00) same to be charged against HEALTH PERSONAL SERVICES, WEIGHTS & MEASURES INSPECTOR and credited to HEALTH EXPENSE, WEIGHTS & MEASURES CHARGES for the purpose of covering expenses associated with the annual testing and sealing of commercial weighing and measuring devices. 101-22. ORDERED THAT: There be and hereby is appropriated the sum of ONE HUNDRED FIFTY THOUSAND AND 00/100 DOLLARS ($150,000.00) same to be charged against AVAILABLE FUNDS and credited to POLICE PERSONAL SERVICES, OVERTIME. 102-22. ORDERED THAT: There be and hereby is appropriated the sum of ONE HUNDRED SIXTY-ONE THOUSAND, EIGHT HUNDRED SIXTY-FIVE AND 00/100 DOLLARS ($161,865.00) same to be charged against WASTEWATER ENTREPRISE FUND, RETAINED EARNINGS and credited to the following WASTEWATER PERSONAL SERVICES accounts: Technicians $10,300.00 Maintenance $40,861.00 Operators $86,006.00 Overtime $17,995.00 Clothing Allowance $ 3,500.00 Vacation/Sick Buyback $ 3,203.00 Report read and accepted. Orders adopted by unanimous consent 11/0. 11 members present. Board consists of 11 members. Orders signed by the Mayor May 5, 2022. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Finance Committee recommended the following Orders be held in Committee: 103-22. ORDERED THAT: there be and hereby is appropriated the sum of FIFTY-SEVEN THOUSAND, NINE HUNDRED SEVENTY-TWO AND 00/100 DOLLARS ($57,972.00) same to be charged against AVAILABLE FUNDS and credited to the following accounts: MAYOR, PERSONAL SERVICES $ 3,289.00 CITY AUDITOR, PERSONAL SERVICES $ 5,691.00 PURCHASING, PERSONAL SERVICES $ 2,610.00 ASSESSOR, PERSONAL SERVICES $ 2,715.00 TREASURER, PERSONAL SERVICES $ 4,959.00 HUMAN RESOURCES, PERSONAL SERVICES $ 3,915.00 CITY CLERK, PERSONAL SERVICES $ 2,349.00 COMM. DEV., PERSONAL SERVICES $ 2,715.00 FACILITIES, PERSONAL SERVICES $ 2,454.00 POLICE, PERSONAL SERVICES $ 4,907.00 FIRE, PERSONAL SERVICES $ 5,481.00 BUILDING, PERSONAL SERVICES $ 2,819.00 PUBLIC WORKS, PERSONAL SERVICES $ 3,237.00 HEALTH, PERSONAL SERVICES $ 2,976.00 COUNCIL ON AGING, PERSONAL SERVICES $ 2,349.00 LIBRARY, PERSONAL SERVICES $ 2,506.00 EMPLOYEE BENEFITS, OTHER BENEFITS $ 3,000.00 104-22. ORDERED THAT: there be and hereby is transferred from within the following PERSONAL SERVICES accounts the sum of SEVEN THOUSAND, EIGHT HUNDRED THIRTY AND 00/100 DOLLARS ($7,830.00) same to be credited to the following accounts: WATER ENTERPRISE FUND $ 2,976.00 WASTEWATER ENTERPRISE FUND $ 2,715.00 AIRPORT FUND $ 2,141.00 Report read and accepted. Orders held by unanimous consent 11/0. 11 members present. Board consists of 11 members. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Public Safety Committee Oral Report Meeting of May 3, 2022 The Public Safety Committee recommended the following Petition be granted: 196-21. Councilor Marcus DiNatale, on behalf of resident Barbara Slattery, to install a sidewalk apron at the corner of Old Deerfield Road and Electric Avenue (similar to the one recently installed on same side at Mount Elam Road and Electric Avenue), then allowing for the installation of a crosswalk, to enhance the safety of pedestrian traffic for the residents of Old Deerfield Road who use the adjacent bike path. (Also referred to the Public Works Committee. The Public Works Committee recommended in favor of the Petition pending an in-house traffic study and funding) Report accepted. Petition granted by unanimous consent 11/0. 11 members present. Board consists of 11 members. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Public Safety Committee recommended the following Petition be held in Committee until the cost of the lights is made available: 199-21. Councilor Marisa Fleming, on behalf of Fisher Road residents Yarisbeth Guzman, Lloyd Wentzall, and Christine Fagone, to request new signs and public lighting for Fisher Road as outlined in the enclosed Petition. (Also referred to the Public Works Committee. The Public Works Committee recommended the petition be approved pending funding outside of the DPW’s annual budget such as grant programs or other sources of funding.) Report accepted. Petition held until cost of lights is made available by unanimous consent 11/0. 11 members present. Board consists of 11 members. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Public Safety Committee recommended the following petition be granted: 216-21. Sgt. Daniel Boudreau, Councilor Squailia, and Nick Erickson, DPW Commissioner, to petition for: Installation of traffic island between Old Leominster Road and Abbott Avenue. Addition of “no right turn” on Abbott Avenue turning onto Old Leominster Road. Addition of stop sign at the end of Old Leominster Road at Abbott Avenue.  (Also Referred to the Public Works Committee. The Public Works Committee recommended the Petition be granted pending a traffic study to determine correct placement of signs) Report accepted. Petition granted by unanimous consent 11/0. 11 members present. Board consists of 11 members. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Public Safety Committee recommended the following Petition be granted: 018-22. Sgt. Daniel Boudreau, Fitchburg Police Traffic Unit, to petition for the installation of “no parking at all times” on both sides of Game On way, from Industrial Road/Victoria Lane intersection to Game on Soccer Facility entrance. (Also referred to the Public Works Committee. The Public Works Committee recommended the Petition be granted) Report accepted. Petition granted by unanimous consent 11/0. 11 members present. Board consists of 11 members. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Public Safety Committee recommended the following Petition be referred to the Public Works Committee: 027-22. Councilor Derrick Cruz, on behalf of Bassem Awad, resident at 8 Boylston Street, to install a street light on telephone pole #4 on Boylston Street. Report accepted. Petition referred to the Public Works Committee by unanimous consent 11/0. 11 members present. Board consists of 11 members. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Public Safety Committee recommended the following Petitions be granted: 058-22. Sgt. Daniel Boudreau, FPD Traffic Unit, to petition for “No Parking at All Times” on Industrial Road and Stevens Road, both sides. 059-22. Sgt. Daniel Boudreau, FPD Traffic Unit, to petition for a “No Parking Tow Zone” on both sides of Roper Road from Industrial Road to Westminster Line. 060-22. Sgt. Daniel Boudreau, FPD Traffic Unit, to petition for “No Parking During Game On Functions Tow Zone” entire length, both sides of Victoria Lane. Report accepted. Petitions granted by unanimous consent 11/0. 11 members present. Board consists of 11 members. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Public Safety Committee recommended the following Petition be referred to the Public Works Committee: 093-22. Councilor Sam Squailia on behalf of resident Nick Hains, to add a 4-way controlled stop at the intersection of Victoria Lane, Industrial Drive and Game-On Way. During times of heavy traffic flow in or out of the Game-On facility, residents of Victoria Lane do not have the right of way to cross, and thus must wait for long periods while the traffic lines go through. If a 4-way stop sign is not feasible, an alternate solution shall be investigated by the city. Report accepted. Petition referred to the Public Works Committee by unanimous consent 11/0. 11 members present. Board consists of 11 members. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Public Safety Committee recommended the following Petition be granted: 107-22. Michael Jreige and Taleh Mammodov, River Street Auto Sales, DBA J & G Auto Sales, to petition for a class II Dealer’s License located at 369 River Street. (Note: There is a current Dealer’s license at this location – this is for change of ownership) Report accepted. Petition granted by unanimous consent 11/0. 11 members present. Board consists of 11 members. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Planning Board Meeting of April 26, 2022 The Planning Board recommended the following Petition be granted: 090-22. Marc Dohan, Exe. Director, NewVue Communities, property owner of 62 Academy Street, to amend the 40R Smart Growth District (181.84) by adding the following properties: 0 Elm Street (19-2-A) - Ref. Petition #192-20, granted October 13, 2020). and 49 Snow Street. Planning Board Recommendation Report accepted. 11 members present. Board consists of 11 members. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Public Works Committee Meeting of April 26, 2022 Public Works Committee Meeting Minutes or April 26, 2022 The Public Works Committee recommended the following Petitions be granted: 094-22. Councilor Marisa Fleming, on behalf of Tom Siart, to install a berm on the backside of 280 Arn How Farm Road to mitigate flooding in his yard from water running down Billings Road. 095-22. Councilor Marisa Fleming, on behalf of Cindy Cote, to install well-constructed asphalt, stone or granite berm at 161 Marshall Road to reduce any further erosion to the front of property due to increased traffic during the summer months as well as winter plowing during the snowy months. 096-22. Councilor Andrew Van Hazinga, to install a berm on the western side of Longwood Avenue approximately 86 feet north of its intersection with Pearl Street to prevent storm-water runoff from washing out the area along the street. 097-22. Councilor Sam Squailia to petition the city to repair and/or replace existing trash barrels, and add new trash barrels as required on Main Street between Moran Square and Academy Street. Trash cans should be placed one at each block and strategically located at busy pedestrian transition points. Report read and accepted. Petitions granted by unanimous consent 11/0. 11 members present. Board consists of 11 members. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- VII. PUBLIC HEARINGS 009-22. The Fitchburg Planning Board, to amend the Fitchburg Zoning Ordinance by making several corrections & clarifications, as described in the enclosed Petition. President Zarrella declared the Hearing open. Tom Skwierawski, Executive Director of Planning and Community Development made the following presentation: https://ma-fitchburg.civicplus.com/DocumentCenter/View/9820/Zoning-Changes_City-Council- Public-Hearing-May-2 Councilors discussed each amendment. Atty. Christine Tree, Zoning Board Chair, spoke in support except for the waiver for Multi Family buildings, due to density issues. President Zarrella declared the hearing closed. Petition granted by roll call vote of 11 in favor and 0 opposed. 11 members present. Board consists of 11 members. Petition forwarded to the City Solicitor for Ordinance Preparation. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 090-22. Marc Dohan, Exe. Director, NewVue Communities, property owner of 62 Academy Street, to amend the 40R Smart Growth District (181.84) by adding the following properties: 0 Elm Street (19-2-A) - Ref. Petition #192-20, granted October 13, 2020). and 49 Snow Street. President Zarrella declared the Hearing open. Tom Skwierawski, Executive Director of Planning and Community Development spoke in favor of the Petition. No one spoke in opposition. President Zarrella declared the Hearing closed. Petition granted by roll call vote of 11 in favor and 0 opposed. 11 members present. Board consists of 11 members. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- VIII. LOAN ORDER 064-22. LOAN ORDER: Approp. $2,750,000.000 to pay the cost of demolishing the existing and constructing a new Oak Hill Water Storage Tank in the City and construction a new Oak Hill Water Storage Tank in the City as outlined in the enclosed Order. The Councilors noted that this Loan Order is to be replaced with a new one. Order given Leave to Withdraw by unanimous consent 11/0. 11 members present. Board consists of 11 members. -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------  IX. ORDERS – FINANCE The following Orders were referred to the Finance Committee: 117-22. ORDERED THAT: There be and hereby is transferred from within the sum THIRTY-FIVE THOUSAND AND 00/100 DOLLARS ($35,000.00) same to be transferred from FIRE, PERSONAL SERVICES, INCENTIVES and credited to FIRE, PERSONAL SERVICES, OVERTIME. 118-22. ORDERED THAT: There be and hereby is transferred from within the sum of TWELVE THOUSAND, ONE HUNDRED EIGHTY-SIX AND 00/100 DOLLARS ($12,186.00) same to be transferred from COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT COVID-19, PURCHASE OF PPE and credited to COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT COVID-19, FOOD INSECURITY ASSISTANCE. 119-22. ORDERED THAT: There be and hereby is transferred from within the sum of FORTY-FOUR THOUSAND, FOUR HUNDRED SIXTY-EIGHT AND 00/100 DOLLARS ($44,468.00) same to be transferred from COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT COVID-19, SUPPORT FOR STUDENTS ($40,000.00) and COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT COVID-19, PURCHASE OF PPE ($4,468.00) credited to COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT COVID-19, BUSINESS ASSISTANCE. 120-22. ORDERED THAT: There be and hereby is transferred from within the sum of FORTY-FIVE THOUSAND AND 00/100 DOLLARS ($45,000.00) same to be transferred from COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT COVID-19, SUPPORT FOR STUDENTS ($40,000.00) and COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT COVID-19, HOMELESSNESS SERVICES ($5,000.00) credited to COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT COVID-19, HOMEOWNER AND RENTER ASSISTANCE. 121-22. ORDERED THAT: There be and hereby is appropriated the sum of FIFTY THOUSAND AND 00/100 DOLLARS ($50,000.00) same to be charged against AVAILABLE FUNDS and credited to COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CAPITAL EXPENSES, ARCHITECTURAL/ENGINEERING for design of a stage at Riverfront Park. 122-22. ORDERED THAT: There be and hereby is appropriated the sum of ONE HUNDRED FIFTY THOUSAND AND 00/100 ($150,000.00) same to be charged against AVAILABLE FUNDS and credited to COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CAPITAL EXPENSES, CONSTRUCTION for construction of the Oliver Street Parking Lot. 123-22. ORDERED THAT: There be and hereby is transferred the sum of FIFTY-EIGHT THOUSAND AND 00/100 DOLLARS ($58,000.00) same to be charged against RESERVE FOR SNOW & ICE REMOVAL and credited to the following DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS, SNOW & ICE accounts: SALT $58,000.00 124-22. ORDERED THAT: There be and hereby is transferred the sum of ONE HUNDRED THOUSAND AND 00/100 DOLLARS ($100,000.00) same to be charged against RESERVE FOR SNOW & ICE REMOVAL and credited DPW STREET LIGHTS EXPENSES, STREET LIGHT MAINTENANCE. 125-22. ORDERED THAT: There be and hereby is transferred the sum of ONE HUNDRED THOUSAND AND 00/100 DOLLARS ($100,000.00) same to be charged against RESERVE FOR SNOW & ICE REMOVAL and credited to DPW TRAFFIC SIGNAL EXPENSES, TRAFFIC SIGNAL MAINTENANCE. 126-22. ORDERED THAT: There be and hereby is transferred from within the sum of FIVE HUNDRED THOUSAND AND 00/100 DOLLARS ($500,000.00) same to be transferred from RESERVE FOR OTHER MUNICIPAL PURPOSES, CAPITAL EXPENSES and credited to DPW CAPITAL EXPENSES, STREET REPAIR and the purpose of paving Industrial Road. 127-22. ORDERED THAT: There be and hereby is appropriated the sum of FOUR HUNDRED THOUSAND AND 00/100 DOLLARS ($400,000.00) same to be charged against AVAILABLE FUNDS and credited to DPW ADMIN. EXPENSES, STORMWATER CONTRACT SERVICES. 128-22. ORDERED THAT: There be and hereby is appropriated the sum of FOUR HUNDRED SIXTY THOUSAND AND 00/100 DOLLARS ($460,000.00) same to be charged against AVAILABLE FUNDS and credited to DPW CAPITAL EXPENSES, EQUIPMENT. 129-22. ORDERED THAT: There be and hereby is appropriated the sum of ONE HUNDRED NINETY-SIX THOUSAND, FIVE HUNDRED AND 00/100 DOLLARS ($196,500.00) same to be charged against AVAILABLE FUNDS and credited to PARKS CAPITAL EXPENSES, PARKS AND PLAYGROUNDS. 130-22. ORDERED THAT: There be and hereby appropriated the sum of EIGHT HUNDRED THOUSAND AND 00/100 ($800,000.00) same to be charged against AVAILABLE FUNDS and credited to DPW CAPITAL EXPENSES, STREET REPAIR for the purpose of paving Clarendon Street. 131-22. ORDERED THAT: There be and hereby is appropriated the sum of FIVE HUNDRED SEVENTY-FIVE THOUSAND AND 00/100 DOLLARS ($575,000.00) same to be charged against AVAILABLE FUNDS and credited to DPW CAPITAL EXPENSES, OAK HILL ROAD BRIDGE REPAIR. 132-22. ORDERED THAT: There be and hereby appropriated the sum of SIXTY-FIVE THOUSAND, FORTY-FOUR AND 00/100 DOLLARS ($65,044.00) same to be charged against AVAILABLE FUNDS and credited to the following accounts: TREASURER, PERSONAL SERVICES $ 1,138.00 POLICE, PERSONAL SERVICES $62,972.00 EMPLOYEE BENEFITS, OTHER BENEFITS $ 934.00 (To fund a new 3-year contract with Local 492, Police Dispatchers Union) 133-22. ORDERED THAT: There be and hereby is transferred from within the following PERSONAL SERVICES account the sum of THIRTEEN THOUSAND, SEVENTY-EIGHT AND 00/100 DOLLARS ($13,078.00) same to be credited to the following account: AIRPORT FUND, PERSONAL SERVICES $13,078.00. 134-22. ORDERED THAT: There be and hereby is appropriated the sum of ONE HUNDRED TWENTY-TWO THOUSAND, ONE HUNDRED TWENTY-EIGHT AND 00/100 DOLLARS ($122,128.00) same to be charged against AVAILABLE FUNDS and credited to accounts as listed in the enclosed Order. (To fund a new 3-year contract with Local 888 Inspectors, Service Employees International Union. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- X. ORDINANCES The following Ordinances were referred to the Finance Committee: 135-22. AN ORDINANCE: Amending Chapter 44 of the Fitchburg City Code as outlined in the enclosed Ordinance. (Table) 136-22. AN ORDINANCE: Amending Chapter 44 of the Fitchburg City Code as outlined in the enclosed Ordinance. (Matrix) ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- XI. PETITIONS The following Petition was referred to a Public Hearing May 17, 2022: 137-22. Unitil,to petition for a new pole on Prichard Street, approx. 453’ North of Elm Street and approx. 190’ South of Oliver Street, as outlined in the enclosed Petition. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The following Petitions were referred to the Legislative Affairs Committee: 138-22. Councilors DiNatale and Couture, to insert a City Council Rules that states as follows: Any and all public announcements that a councilor or councilors wish to have announced at the bi-weekly regular city council meetings must be submitted to the Council President no later than 48 hours prior to the meeting in writing and said announcements shall be recited by the Council President. 139-22 Tom Skwierawski, Exe. Director of Community Development and Planning, and Amy Leblanc, Senior Project Manager, to make a series of amendments to Chapter 169 of the City Code, as well as road closure changes, to correspond to the two-way conversion project, scheduled for a June 30, completion. Proposed changes are attached. Chapter 169 Proposed Changes ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The following Petition was referred to the Public Works Committee: 140-22. Councilor Bernie Schultz and police Sgt. Dan Boudreau to erect “No Parking from Here to the Corner” signs that measure 50 feet from all four corners of Charles Street at the intersection of Charles and Forest Streets. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- XII. ANNOUNCEMENTS President Zarrella announced that City Councilor Bernie Schultz is hosting a Ward 1 Community Meeting to be held this coming Monday (May 9) at 6:30 p.m. in the Legislative Building. Mayor Stephen DiNatale and Treasurer Anne Cervantes will make presentations, and then answer questions following their presentations. XIII. OTHER BUSINESS https://videoplayer.telvue.com/player/yycCAZPb0NN3zj2o5qio- YFMNC43NjCG/videos?autostart=true&showtabssearch=true# The meeting adjourned at 9:39 P.M. ___________________________________ Joanna Bilotta-Simeone, City Clerk