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1. Roll Call.
2. Pledge of Allegiance.
3. EHS “We the People” Team Recognition
4. Approval of Minutes: May 3, 2023 meeting
5. Public Speak Time (Opportunity to address the council regarding any topic not listed under Public Hearings)
6. Public Hearings (starting at 6:15 p.m):
a. Interdepartmental Transfers:
- $3,500 for temporary clerical position - Veteran Services Office
- $4,000 to create/purchase educational and promotional items for upcoming veteran events
b. Supplemental Appropriations:
- $2,603.13 for Ferry St. project expenses not reimbursed through MassWorks grant
- $11,528.61 for deficit in bullet proof vest grant and payment of FY ’21 medical bill
- $125,000 NPDES compliance & maintenance/repair projects at Treatment Plant
- $324,000 to cover annual DPW Snow Removal budget deficit for FY ’23
- $12,000 to fund trash pickup costs at municipal bldg. and school dept. bldgs.
- $11,345.08 to cover deficit in in-kind match staff time - Cherry St. MVP Action Grant
b. Elementary School Re-Use Recommendations: Recommendation to accept the proposal from Arch Communities, LLC (the proposal), as recommended by the Evaluation Committee, as the preferred developer for the Maple, Center, and Pepin Elementary Schools (detailed recommendation included in agenda packet).
c. Proposed changes to the Home Rule Charter, Sec. 2-10 (Council Review of Certain Appointments) and Sec. 3-9 (Vacancy in Office of Mayor)
7. Communications from elected officials, boards and committees:
8. Mayor Communications:
9. Correspondence, Announcements & President/Vice-President Communications:
10. REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES: (First date after item = date referred to sub-committee, Second date = action deadline):
a. FINANCE:
- Quarterly fiscal reports from the City Auditor (8-5-20)
** - FY 2024 Budget (4-19-2023) (7-18-23)
Interdepartmental Transfers:
* - $3,500 for temporary clerical position – Veteran Services Office (5-3-23) (8-1-23)
* - $4,000 to create/purchase educ. & promotional items for upcoming veteran events (5-3-23) (8-1-23)
Supplemental Appropriations:
* - $2,603.13 for Ferry St. project expenses not reimbursed through MassWorks grant (5-3-23) (8-1-23)
* - $11,528.61 for deficit in bullet proof vest grant and payment of FY ’21 medical bill (5-3-23) (8-1-23)
* - $125,000 NPDES compliance & maintenance/repair projects at Treatment Plant(5-3-23) (8-1-23)
* - $324,000 to cover annual DPW Snow Removal budget deficit for FY ’23 (5-3-23) (8-1-23)
* - $12,000 to fund trash pickup costs at municipal bldg. and school dept. bldgs. (5-3-23) (8-1-23)
* - $11,345.08 to cover deficit in in-kind match staff time - Cherry St. MVP Action Grant(5-3-23) (8-1-23)
b. PUBLIC SAFETY:
- Quarterly review of Public Safety departments (2-2-22)
- Ordinance Review Committee’s final report (10-6-21) (6-28-23)
- Request to review safety of the sidewalk on South Street @ Main St. intersection (7-7-21) (6-27-23)
- Review of South/Main St. 4-way traffic light (2-16-22) (6-4-23)
- Review use of electric speed monitoring signs (2-16-22) (6-4-23)
- New City “Quick Actions” (9-7-22) (6-4-23)
- Mt. Tom Trailhead on East Street safety issues (3-15-23) (6-13-23)
- Review of Mountain View School Driveway (related to new School Zone) (4-5-23) (7-4-23)
* Public Hearings – May 17, 2023
* Public Hearing – June 7, 2023
c. APPOINTMENTS:
- Mayoral appointment (1) (4-19-23) (5-26-23)
- City Council President appointment to the BEES Committee (5-3-23) (8-1-23)
d. ORDINANCE:
- Ordinance Review Committee’s final report (10-6-21) (8-9-23)
City Ordinance & Zoning Ordinance amendments:
- Add Sec. 6-23: Safe & fair access to legally protected reproductive and gender-affirming health care services (11-2-22) (7-30-23)
- Review an ordinance regarding the use of civilian traffic control monitors (4-5-23) (7-4-23)
- Review the LED Sign & Electronic Message Center Sign (Zoning) Ordinance (4-5-23) (7-4-23)
Request to amend the City Ordinances, Chpt. 7, Classification & Pay Plan, Exhibit A:
- Add the position of Data Collector at a Grade C (4-19-23) (7-18-23)
e. PROPERTY:
* Elementary Schools Re-Use Recommendation (4-5-23) (7-4-23)
f. RULES & GOVERNMENT RELATIONS:
- Charter amendments:
* - Sec. 3-9 - Vacancy in Office of Mayor (4 year term) (10-6-22) (6-3-23)
* - Sec. 2-10 – Council review of Certain Appointments (1-18-23) (6-17-23)
- Request to amend City Council Rules – Rule 5F (Public Comment) (4-5-23) (7-4-23)
- Proposed “Resolution Against Antisemitism” from Councilor Zaret (5-3-23) (8-1-23)
* Public Hearings – May 17, 2023
11. Old Business/Pending:
12. New Business (to be referred to council committees for review):
a. Request for Immediate Consideration:
- Resolution in support of a SRF Grant Application – Lead & Copper Rule Revisions
b. Supplemental Appropriations:
- $159,317.64 for 2 new Ford Police Interceptor Utility AWD Hybrid Cruisers
- $159,323 for conversion of financial software to web based version
- $1,000,000.00 Union Street water and sewer improvements