ROLL CALL
05:07EXECUTIVE SESSION - 6:15 P.M.
05:49Executive session pursuant to the provisions of G.L. c.30A, §21(a)(3) to discuss strategy with respect to litigation, as an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the litigating position of the public body and the chair so declares: Federal Multidistrict Litigation vs. CVS, Walgreens, Walmart, Teva, and Allergan
EXECUTIVE SESSION - 6:15 P.M.
06:25To consider the purchase, exchange, taking, lease, or value of real property at Payson Estate at Oakley Hill Condominium for the City's public safety antenna
RETURN TO SESSION – 7:00 P.M.
07:10PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
07:25PUBLIC FORUM
07:47EXAMINATION OF RECORDS OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS
10:55PRESIDENT’S REPORT
12:15City Manager Goals for Fiscal Year 2023
PUBLIC HEARINGS
13:20Public Hearing and Vote on a Petition from Eversource for a Grant of Location in Main Street to install and maintain approximately 10 linear feet of conduit from manhole MH3705. The recommendations and conditions set out by the Department of Public Works shall be required upon approval of this application
PUBLIC HEARINGS
16:43Public Hearing and Vote on a Petition from Eversourse for a Grant of Location in York Avenue to install and maintain approximately 20 linear feet of conduit from utility pole 193/10 located on York Avenue and in Lowell Avenue to install and maintain approximately 45 linear feet of conduit. The recommendations and conditions set out by the Department of Public Works shall be required upon approval of this application
PUBLIC HEARINGS
22:16Public Hearing and Vote on a Petition from National Grid for a Grant of Location in Water Street to install and maintain approximately 550 feet of 12-inch plastic gas main from an existing 24-inch cast iron main in Water Street. The recommendations and conditions set out by the Department of Public Works shall be required upon approval of this application
PUBLIC HEARINGS
23:12Public Hearing and Vote on a Petition from National Grid for a Grant of Location in Arsenal Street to install and maintain approximately 150 linear feet of 12” plastic low pressure gas main. The recommendations and conditions set out by the Department of Public Works shall be required upon approval of this application
PUBLIC HEARINGS
25:49Public Hearing and Vote on a Proposed Loan Order authorizing the sum of $1,380,000 is appropriated to pay costs of demolishing and removing existing tennis courts and basketball courts, constructing a new tennis court, basketball court and pre-fabricated multi-purpose rink system, and making other improvements to the courts and related facilities at Moxley Field, including court surfacing, a new court lighting system, site improvements and all other 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
45:04First Reading on a Proposed Loan Order authorizing the sum of $700,000 is appropriated to pay costs of renovating the Filippello spray park, 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
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES
46:14Committee on Public Safety Report regarding the desired qualities for next Fire Chief - March 6, 2023 - John M. Airasian, Chair
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES
51:26Committee of the Budget and Fiscal Oversight Report Regarding Conceptual Recommendations on the FY 2024 - FY 2028 Capital Improvement Program (CIP). Vincent Piccirilli, Chair
ACTION ITEMS
01:10:59That the City Council adopt the 43 Conceptual Recommendations listed in the Committee's Report
ACTION ITEMS
01:11:44That the City Council recommend the City Manager maintain the FY2024 capital spending so that it does not exceed 9.75% of the submitted FY2024 operating budget, as a one-time exception to the City Council’s Budget Policy Guideline that the City should seek to make capital expenditures (including debt and exclusive of the school Building for the Future Initiative funding and enterprise funds) equal to at least 7.5-8% of the operating budget
ACTION ITEMS
01:12:39That the City Council accept Chapter 269 of the Acts of 2022
NEW BUSINESS
01:14:05COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE CITY MANAGER
01:14:14Update on the Personnel Department Assessment Review
COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE CITY MANAGER
01:14:58Update on the Classification and Compensation Study
COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE CITY MANAGER
01:15:59Proposed Amendment to the "Resolution to Establish a Public Arts and Culture Committee" and referral to Committee for consideration
REQUESTS FOR INFORMATION/REVIEW OF LIST OF PENDING MATTERS
01:29:22ANNOUNCEMENTS
01:29:40PUBLIC FORUM
01:31:58RECESS OR ADJOURNMENT
01:33:39