ROLL CALL
00:41EXECUTIVE SESSION - 6:00 P.M.
01:01Executive 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.
02:05PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
02:09PUBLIC FORUM
02:32EXAMINATION OF RECORDS OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS
05:13Minutes from City Council Meeting April 9, 2024
PRESIDENT’S REPORT
05:36PUBLIC HEARINGS
05:55Public 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
13:10Ordinance to Revise the City Code to Reflect Adoption of the Municipal Opt-In Specialized Stretch Energy Code
MOTIONS, ORDINANCES, ORDER, AND RESOLUTIONS
14:30Order 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
16:01Resolution 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
18:02Resolution 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
19:19Resolution 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
22:38First Reading on an Amendment to the FY24 Budget to fund the Police Association Collective Bargaining Agreement
MOTIONS, ORDINANCES, ORDER, AND RESOLUTIONS
23:26First Reading on an Amendment to the FY24 Budget to fund the Library Union Collective Bargaining Agreement
MOTIONS, ORDINANCES, ORDER, AND RESOLUTIONS
24:01Discussion and Vote on Four Proposals from the Community Preservation Committee for Funding
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES
01:08:45Committee on Economic Development & Planning Report regarding its meeting from April 16, 2024 - Feltner, Chair
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES
01:13:17Committee on Rules and Ordinances Report regarding its meeting on April 2, 2024 - Gannon, Chair
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES
01:24:09Committee on Public Works Report regarding its meeting on April 16, 2024 - Piccirilli, Chair
NEW BUSINESS
01:26:31COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE CITY MANAGER
01:26:35REQUESTS FOR INFORMATION/REVIEW OF LIST OF PENDING MATTERS
01:27:33ANNOUNCEMENTS
01:27:39PUBLIC FORUM
01:28:51RECESS OR ADJOURNMENT
01:33:44