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 FEBRUARY 25, 2019 JOHN P. MAHAN CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS PUBLIC HEARING, 6:10 P.M. 04-19 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;1/28/2019; 1ST Reading Adopted 2/11/2019; Public Hearing 2/25/2019 @ 6:10 P.M.; 2/3 Vote) INFORMATIONAL SESSION WITH THE MAYOR, 6:15 P.M. With Roger Brooks and Ray Racine regarding: • Water and Sewer Update. • Safety Valve insurance. 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. INTERVIEW, 6:50 P.M. A measure confirming the Mayor’s Appointment of Anthony McCauliff to the Office of Emergency Management – EMS Unit; Volunteer (Regular Course 2/11/2019; Majority Vote) 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 February 11, 2019 Minutes IV. COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE MAYOR APPOINTMENTS A measure confirming the Mayor’s Appointment of Amanda Lansing to the Conservation Commission; term to expire 4/15/2022. (Way & Means; Majority Vote) ORDERS C-48 Dean J. Mazzarella, Mayor: Relative to the appropriation of $29,870.00 to the Emergency Management Expense Account; same amount to be transferred from the Stabilization Fund. (Finance; 2/3 Vote) C-49 Dean J. Mazzarella, Mayor: Relative to the appropriation of $80,000.00 to the Assessor’s Revaluation Expense Account; same amount to be transferred from the Stabilization Fund. (Finance; 2/3 Vote) RE: $65,000.00 – Assessor’s Property Revaluation $15,000.00 - Aerial Imagery Project $80,000.00 Page 2  C-50 Dean J. Mazzarella, Mayor: Relative to the appropriation of $81,000.00 to the Highway Expense Account; same amount to be transferred from the Stabilization Fund. (Finance; 2/3 Vote) C-51 Dean J. Mazzarella, Mayor: Relative to the appropriation of $53,000.00 to the Sanitation & Drainage Expense Account; same amount to be transferred from the Stabilization Fund. (Finance; 2/3 Vote) V. PETITIONS – FIRST TIME ON THE CALENDAR 25-19 Gregory C. Chapdelaine, Purchasing Agent, and Paula Deacon, Superintendent of Schools: Request to allow the Purchasing Agent to award a contract for Information Technology Managed Services for a four-year period, on behalf of the School Department. (Finance; Majority Vote) 26-19 Wendy Wiiks, Grants Administrator: Request a letter of support from the Leominster City Council for the Municipal Vulnerability Preparedness Community (MVP) Program. (Ways & Means; Majority Vote) 27-19 Mark C. Bodanza, Esq.: To amend Section 13-77, Stop Signs, of the Leominster Municipal Code, by adding a stop sign for north bound traffic on Cro Shee Lane at the intersection of Woodside Avenue. (Legal Affairs; 2/3 Vote) 28-19 Mark C. Bodanza, Esq.: To amend Section 13-77, Stop Signs, of the Leominster Municipal Code, by adding a stop sign for north bound traffic on Old Brook Road at the intersection of Woodside Avenue. (Legal Affairs; 2/3 Vote) 29-19 David R. Cormier: Install a stop sign on Hawthorne Road against southbound drivers at Grant Street. (Legal Affairs; 2/3 Vote) 30-19 David R. Cormier: Install a stop sign on Hawthorne Road against northbound drivers at Queens Road. (Legal Affairs; 2/3 Vote) 31-19 David R. Cormier: Install a stop sign on Iris Road against northeast bound drivers at Grant Street. (Legal Affairs; 2/3 Vote) 32-19 Katelyn Huffman, City Clerk: Request to amend the current $15.00 marriage intention application fee to the new proposed fee of $25.00. This fee would be effective as of July 1, 2019. (Legal Affairs; 2/3 Vote) Page 3  33-19 Katelyn Huffman, City Clerk: Request to amend the revised ordinances Chapter 12, Article 1 Section 12-2, #52 Dog Licenses: to include a new fee to read “Service Dogs – No Fee.” (Legal Affairs; 2/3 Vote) 34-19 Katelyn Huffman, City Clerk: Request to amend the revised ordinances Chapter 2 Article 2 Section 2-9 letter P. See enclosure (Legal Affairs; 2/3 Vote) VI. MATTERS BEFORE THE CITY COUNCIL VII. CITY OF LEOMINSTER – FINANCIAL REPORT VIII. FINANCE C-47 Dean J. Mazzarella, Mayor: Relative to the appropriation of $250,000.00 to the Snow & Ice Expense Account; same amount to be transferred from the Stabilization Fund. (Regular Course 2/11/2019; 2/3 Vote). IX. LEGAL AFFAIRS 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; Further Time 1/28/2019; 2/11/2019; 2/3 Vote) 24-19 Susan Chalifoux-Zephir, Councillor at Large, Gail Feckley,Ward 1 Councillor, and Peter Niall, Building Inspector: Amend the Leominster Zoning Ordinance as follows: Section 22-16.2.5 to read: “One commercial vehicle with gross weight under 10,000 pounds may be stored or parked outdoors on a lot provided that such storage or parking area is substantially screened”. And Section 22-15. Penalty to read: “A violation of the zoning ordinance is punishable by a fine of not more than $300 per vehicle per violation; provided that each day such violation constitutes a separate offense.” (Regular Course 2/11/2019; Pending Referrals Building, Planning, Mayor, ZBA; 2/3 Vote) *Leave to withdraw letter by petitioners on file. Page 4 X. WAYS AND MEANS AND VETERANS AFFAIRS COMMITTEE A measure confirming the Mayor’s Appointment to the Leominster Police Department Building Committee: (Regular Course 2/11/2019; Amendment submitted 2/14/2019; Majority Vote) Mayor Dean Mazzarella Kelly Gammell Councillor Claire Freda Wendy Wiiks Chief Michael Goldman Greg Chapdelaine Lt. Mark Amico William Mitchell Sgt. Daniel Proietti James Whitney Patrolman Daniel Contois Henry Frye Patrolman Michael Wing Patrick McCarty Robert Grudziecki James Lanciani A measure confirming the Mayor’s Appointment of Anthony McCauliff to the Office of Emergency Management – EMS Unit; Volunteer (Regular Course 2/11/2019; Majority Vote) XI. NEW BUSINESS XII. OLD BUSINESS C-38 2nd Reading Order of Layout and Order of Taking of Duggan Drive and Comstock Road as Public Ways. Refer to enclosures. (Regular Course 1/14/2019; Further Time 1/28/2019; 1st Reading Adopted 2/11/2019; Majority Vote). 04-19 2nd 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;1/28/2019; 1ST Reading Adopted 2/11/2019; Public Hearing 2/25/2019 @ 6:10 P.M.; 2/3 Vote) Page 5 XIII. COMMUNITY CALENDAR XIV. ADJOURNMENT Katelyn Huffman, City Clerk Page 6