City Council

Council President Councillors-at-Large Richard M. Marchand John Dombrowski Claire M. Freda Council Vice President Susan Chalifoux Zephir Gail P. Feckley Thomas F. Ardinger Ward Councillors Ward 1 – Gail P. Feckley Ward 2 – Pauline M. Cormier Ward 3 – David R. Cormier Ward 4 – Mark C. Bodanza Ward 5 – Richard M. Marchand CITY OF LEOMINSTER CITY COUNCIL JANUARY 28, 2019 JOHN P. MAHAN CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS HEARING BEFORE THE CITY COUNCIL, 6:30 P.M. 20-19 Elizabeth Wood, Planning & Development Director: To amend the Zoning Ordinance accordingly: Remove the section of Article XIII 22-71.1 that states “….Signs may not extend above the building’s roofline and/or the wall upon which the sign is located.” This contradicts section 22-71.9.1 that covers sign height and states that a sign may extend eight feet above the roof line. (Regular Course 1/14/2019; Pending Referral Building;2/3 Vote) (Legal Affairs) INFORMATIONAL SESSION WITH THE MAYOR, 6:31 P.M. Regarding Chrome books for Leominster Public Schools. PUBLIC FORUM, 6:45 P.M The public forum is an opportunity for any member of the audience to speak on a matter specifically listed on the Council Agenda. Speakers will be asked to come to the microphone and state their formal name and address along with identifying the specific item(s) they wish to address. Each speaker is respectfully asked to keep their comments within a two (2) minute timeframe. The Council will not be responding or answering any questions; however, at the discretion of the Council President, clarification may be given. I. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL, 7:00 P.M. II. ROLL CALL OF COUNCILLORS IN ATTENDANCE III. APPROVAL OF RECORDS PRESENTED BY THE VICE PRESIDENT • September 10, 2018 • September 24, 2018 • November 13, 2018 • November 26, 2018 • January 7, 2019 Organizational Meeting • January 14, 2019 IV. COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE MAYOR ORDERS C-45 Dean J. Mazzarella, Mayor: Relative to the appropriation of $192,000.00 to the Fire Department Salary & Wages Account; same amount to be transferred from the Collective Bargaining Expense Account. (Finance; Majority Vote). RE: To fund first year (FY2019) contract settlement from FY 2019 – FY 2021 agreement. C-46 Dean J. Mazzarella, Mayor: Relative to the appropriation of $31,250.00 to the Fire Department Overtime Account; same amount to be transferred from the Collective Bargaining Account. (Finance; Majority Vote). RE: To fund increased costs associated with contract settlement. V. PETITIONS – FIRST TIME ON THE CALENDAR 23-19 Officer Patrick S. Bresnahan: Requesting a “30 Minute” Parking sign be placed in front of what is now the Fluer Du Jour Flower Boutique located at 5 West Street. (Legal Affairs). VI. MATTERS BEFORE THE CITY COUNCIL VII. CITY OF LEOMINSTER – FINANCIAL REPORT Page 2 VIII. FINANCE C-39 Dean J. Mazzarella, Mayor: Relative to the appropriation of $575,000.00 to the Stabilization Fund; same amount to be transferred from the Recreation Department Capital Outlay Expense Account. (Regular Course 1/14/2019; Majority Vote) RE: To rescind appropriation of December 10, 2018 due to the Fournier Park project not being funded by the state. C-40 Dean J. Mazzarella, Mayor: Relative to the appropriation of $9,500.00 to the City Clerk Expense Account; same amount to be transferred from the Stabilization Fund. (Regular Course 1/14/2019; 2/3 Vote) RE: Software Upgrade. C-41 Dean J. Mazzarella, Mayor: Relative to the appropriation of $4,000.00 to the Police Department Overtime Account; same to be transferred from the Disability Fines Receipts Reserved for Appropriation Account. (Regular Course 1/14/2019; Majority Vote) RE: Parking Enforcement Details. C-42 Dean J. Mazzarella, Mayor: Relative to the appropriation of $6,600.00 to the Highway Department Expense Account; same amount to be transferred from the Stabilization Fund. (Regular Course 1/14/2019; 2/3 Vote) RE: OSHA Requirements Supplies. C-43 Dean J. Mazzarella, Mayor: Relative to the appropriation of $92,000.00 to the School Department Expense Account; same amount to be transferred from the Stabilization Fund. (Regular Course 1/14/2019; 2/3 Vote) RE: Purchase of Chrome Books. C-44 Dean J. Mazzarella, Mayor: Relative to the appropriation of $13,000.00 to the Library Expense Account; same amount to be transferred from the Stabilization Fund. (Regular Course 1/14/2019; 2/3 Vote) RE: Purchase of 2 copy machines for public use. Page 3 IX. LEGAL AFFAIRS C-24 Dean J. Mazzarella, Mayor: Allow Roll on America to connect into the Leominster water system through a Special Act of the Legislature. (Regular Course 11/13/2018; Further Time 11/26/2018; 12/10/2018; 1/14/2019; Public Hearing 1/14/2018 @ 6:40 P.M.; Majority Vote) C-38 Dean J. Mazzarella, Mayor: To accept Duggan Drive and Comstock Road as public ways. (Regular Course 1/14/2019; Majority Vote). 19-19 Approve a local letter of support or non-opposition to Middlesex Integrative Medicine for a proposed retail Registered Marijuana Dispensary (RMD) to be located at 305 Second Avenue, Waltham, MA to be signed by the Mayor or the duly authorized members of the Leominster City Council. (Regular Course 12/10/2018; Further Time 1/14/2019; Petition Language Amended 1/14/2019; Pending Referral Mayor; Majority Vote). 20-19 Elizabeth Wood, Planning & Development Director: To amend the Zoning Ordinance accordingly: Remove the section of Article XIII 22-71.1 that states “….Signs may not extend above the building’s roofline and/or the wall upon which the sign is located.” This contradicts section 22-71.9.1 that covers sign height and states that a sign may extend eight feet above the roof line. (Regular Course 1/14/2019; Pending Referral Building;2/3 Vote) (Legal Affairs) X. WAYS AND MEANS AND VETERANS AFFAIRS COMMITTEE 21-19 Katelyn Huffman, City Clerk: A Resolution authorizing a policy regarding electioneering during absentee voting for the 2019 local elections. (Regular Course 1/14/2019; Majority Vote) 22-19 Katelyn Huffman, City Clerk: A Resolution to support the continued efforts to encourage all citizens to participate in elections and to educate the public on the importance of key election practices. (Regular Course 1/14/2019; Majority Vote) XI. OLD BUSINESS Page 4 XII. NEW BUSINESS 04-19 1st Reading Ordinance – AN ORDINANCE Amending Chapter 20 of the Revised Ordinance entitled “Streets and Sidewalks.” Be it ordained by the City Council of the City of Leominster, as follows: Section 20-10 of the Revised Ordinance entitled “Parades, Processions and Assemblies” is hereby amended rescinding the current text in its entirety and by inserting in its place the following: a new section, SECTION 20-10. PARADE/RACES. (Regular Course 7/23/18; Granted 8/13/2018; Further Time 10/09/2018; 10/22/2018; 11/13/2018; 11/26/2018; 12/10/2018; 1/14/2019; Public Hearing TBD; Majority Vote Required) XIII. COMMUNITY CALENDAR XIV. TABELED PETITIONS UPON WHICH ACTION IS PROPOSED 02-19 Gail P. Feckley: Request to amend Chapter 22 of the Revised Ordinances, entitled, “Zoning” Article I, Section 22-4 Definitions, Yard Sale by adding application and permitting requirements for all Yard Sales. (Regular Course 7/23/18; Further Time: 8/13/2018; Pending Referrals: Planning, Zoning Board of Appeals; 2/3 Vote Required, Public Hearing Required: TBD; Tabled 8/27/2018.) (Legal Affairs) XV. ADJOURNMENT Katelyn Huffman City Clerk Page 5