City Council - April 23, 2024

Chapters

ROLL CALL 00:00:41


EXECUTIVE SESSION - 6:00 P.M. 00:01:01

Executive Session pursuant to G.L. c. 30A, sec 21(a)(3) to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigation if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining or litigating position of the public body and the Chair so declares - Collective Bargaining


RETURN TO SESSION – 7:00 P.M. 00:02:05


PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 00:02:09


PUBLIC FORUM 00:02:32


EXAMINATION OF RECORDS OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS 00:05:13

Minutes from City Council Meeting April 9, 2024


PRESIDENT’S REPORT 00:05:36


PUBLIC HEARINGS 00:05:55

Public Hearing and Vote on a Proposed Loan Order that the sum of $2,625,000.00 is appropriated to pay costs of the reconstruction of various streets and sidewalks as part of the Fiscal Year 2024 - 2028 Capital Improvement Program, including George Street, Bromfield Street, Mangano Court, Grandview Avenue, and Dwight Street, and including costs of the design, engineering, construction, construction administration services, installation of curbing, bicycle lanes, tree plantings and other appurtenant work, and further including the payment of all costs incidental and related thereto; and that to meet this appropriation, the Treasurer, with the approval of the City Manager, is authorized to borrow said amount under and pursuant to M.G.L. c.44,§7(1), or pursuant to any other enabling authority, and to issue bonds or notes of the City therefor


MOTIONS, ORDINANCES, ORDER, AND RESOLUTIONS 00:13:10

Ordinance to Revise the City Code to Reflect Adoption of the Municipal Opt-In Specialized Stretch Energy Code


MOTIONS, ORDINANCES, ORDER, AND RESOLUTIONS 00:14:30

Order Accepting Amended Easement Along Arsenal Street in Connection with Corridor Improvements and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute the Acceptance of said Amended Easement


MOTIONS, ORDINANCES, ORDER, AND RESOLUTIONS 00:16:01

Resolution Authorizing a Transfer of Funds in the Amount of $446,450 From the City Council Reserve to Various WMEG and Teamsters Accounts


MOTIONS, ORDINANCES, ORDER, AND RESOLUTIONS 00:18:02

Resolution Authorizing the Transfer of Funds in the Amount of $137,910 from the City Council Reserve to Various DPW Accounts


MOTIONS, ORDINANCES, ORDER, AND RESOLUTIONS 00:19:19

Resolution Authorizing a Transfer of Funds in the Amount of $40,000 from the Community Development and Planning Full Time Salary Account to the Commanders Mansion Account


MOTIONS, ORDINANCES, ORDER, AND RESOLUTIONS 00:22:38

First Reading on an Amendment to the FY24 Budget to fund the Police Association Collective Bargaining Agreement


MOTIONS, ORDINANCES, ORDER, AND RESOLUTIONS 00:23:26

First Reading on an Amendment to the FY24 Budget to fund the Library Union Collective Bargaining Agreement


MOTIONS, ORDINANCES, ORDER, AND RESOLUTIONS 00:24:01

Discussion and Vote on Four Proposals from the Community Preservation Committee for Funding


REPORTS OF COMMITTEES 01:08:45

Committee on Economic Development & Planning Report regarding its meeting from April 16, 2024 - Feltner, Chair


REPORTS OF COMMITTEES 01:13:17

Committee on Rules and Ordinances Report regarding its meeting on April 2, 2024 - Gannon, Chair


REPORTS OF COMMITTEES 01:24:09

Committee on Public Works Report regarding its meeting on April 16, 2024 - Piccirilli, Chair


NEW BUSINESS 01:26:31


COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE CITY MANAGER 01:26:35


REQUESTS FOR INFORMATION/REVIEW OF LIST OF PENDING MATTERS 01:27:33


ANNOUNCEMENTS 01:27:39


PUBLIC FORUM 01:28:51


RECESS OR ADJOURNMENT 01:33:44



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