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City Council Orders February 7, 2023

Communications & Petitions

Title Initial Status Committee CMTE Date 1 CMTE Date 1 Status CMTE Date 2 CMTE Date 2 Status Final Status
 Notes
3. Mayor Joshua A. Garcia - Reappointment letter for Michael Dodge to serve as a member of the Conservation Commission Appointment confirmed Appointment confirmed 2-7-23
4. Mayor Joshua A. Garcia - Reappointment letter for Bernice Bowler to serve as a member of the Conservation Commission Appointment confirmed Appointment confirmed 2-7-23
5. Mayor Joshua A. Garcia - Appointment letter for Jean Jonker to serve as an Alternate of the Historical Commission Referred Public Service 3-13-23 Appointment recommended Appointment confirmed 3-21-23
6. Mayor Joshua A. Garcia - Reappointment letter for John A. Perdrizet to serve as a member of the Conservation Commission Appointment confirmed Appointment confirmed 2-7-23
7. Brenna Murphy McGee, MMC & Jeffery Anderson-Burgos, Admin. Ass't. to City Council - 1-17-23 City Council Meeting Minutes Adopted Adopted 2-7-23
8. Michael Bissonnette, Associate Solicitor - Opinion regarding Elected official appointment to Retirement Board Referred Public Service 3-13-23 Tabled 10-10-23 Complied with Complied with 10-17-23
9. Tanya Wdowiak, City Auditor - List of Holyoke Disability Retirements as of February 28, 2023 Referred Finance
10. Board of Assessors FY 2023 Tax Rates Received Received 2-7-23
11. Jeffery Anderson-Burgos, Admin. Ass't. to City Council - letter to Governor Maura Healey regarding two orders adopted on December 20, 2022 Referred DGR
12. Alicia M. Zoeller, Administrator OCD - American Rescue plan Act Small Business Grant Program Referred DGR
13. Chief Pratt - update regarding Mayor Garcia Accident on city Vehicle Referred Public Safety 4-19-23 Complied with Complied with 5-2-23 Copy to Mayor
14. Melanson - 2021 Financial Audit Documents Referred Finance
15. Board of Fire Commission - 12-29-22 Meeting Minutes Received Received 2-7-23
16. Community Outreach Meeting Notice - Blossom Flower, LLC at 1 Cabot St Referred Ordinance
17. Various Marijuana Establishments - Annual Reports Referred Ordinance
18. Home Occupation Renewal Application - Karen Spear for a Nail Salon at 778 Homestead Ave Adopted Adopted 2-7-23
19. Special Permit Extension Application - High End Management Company LLC at 110 Winter St Referred Ordinance 3-28-23 Extension approved Extension adopted 4-4-23
20. Special Permit Application - Eloy Arocho for Auto Body Repair Shop at41 North Summer St Referred DGR 4-24-23 Approved with conditions Approved with conditions 5-2-23
A. Rory Casey, City Treasurer - 2022 Reports for top 100 City salaries, top 100 HPS salaries, Elected officials Received Received 2-7-23
B. Release and settlement agreement with Travelers Insurance Referred Finance 2-15-23 Approved Adopted 2-21-23
E. Kelly Curran, Personnel Director, Vacation and Personnel Day Data Received Received 2-7-23
F. From Mayor Garcia, letter in support of Councilor McGee's orders to update vacation ordinance Received Received 2-7-23
G. Settlement agreement International Brotherhood of Police Officers, Local #409 Referred Finance 2-15-23 Approved Adopted 2-21-23

Committee Reports

Laid on the Table
1. An order to accept FY22 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant, $37,248, NO MATCH grant 2. An order to draft ordinance for Puerto Rican Cultural District
Ordinance
21A. Special Permit Application - Evergreen Industries LLC for Marijuana Manufacturing Establishment at 1 Cabot St 21B. Special Permit Application - Infused Element for Marijuana Manufacturing Establishment at 1 Cabot St
 21C. An order to create ordinance for Pavement Cut Moratorium
21D. An order to revise Sewer Use Policy to include recent requirements of EPA
Finance
22A. An order to update to generic language in Fire Department Stations Revolving Fund 22B. An order to accept 2022/2023 Marcotte Ford Fire Equipment Donation, $9,890.52 22C. An order to accept Advancing Climate Resilience and Health through Urban Forestry, $13,500 no match grant
22D. An order to accept FY23 Firefighter Safety Equipment, $24,978 no match grant 22E. An order to accept Student Awareness of Fire Education (SAFE), $7,958 no match grant 22F. An order to transfer $5,000 from Lieutenants to Captains
22G. An order to transfer $250,000 from E911 Dispatchers and Patrolmen to Overtime 22H. An order for mayor to present 5 year forecast model 22I. An order for the auditor review accounts and find funds to transfer for snow removal
22J. An order for a financial summary on revenue generated by each department 22K. An order for mayor to provide list of city APRA funding decisions 22L. FY22 and FY23 Pilot Payments
22M. Joseph Charles Mazzola - Second hand license at 332 Pleasant St for Paper City Fabrics
Public Service
24A. Appointment letter for Callie Niezgoda Flanagan to serve as a member of HEDIC 24B. An order to discuss the Soldier On program for veterans 24C. An order to install city welcome signs in 7 languages
24D. An order that departments provide correspondence in Spanish
Development and Governmental Relations
25A. An order for Cataldo to discuss neighborhood concerns relative to South St station 25B. License Agreement for Cataldo Ambulance at 490 South St, 600 High St. and 33 Whiting Farms Rd 25C. An order to accept proposal to sell 297, 301 & 303 Elm Street for $25,800.00 to Carrie and Arthur Naatz
25D. An order to discuss hiking trails with Appalachian Mountain Club of Boston 25E. Whiting Street Reservoir Study Committee Study Report 25F. An order to invite in 150th anniversary committee to discuss events

 

New orders

Title Initial Status Committee CMTE Date 1 CMTE Date 1 Status CMTE Date 2 CMTE Date 2 Status Final Status
 Notes
28. MCGIVERIN, JOURDAIN -- An order to that OPED be authorized to allow flexible schedules for PSA members Referred Ordinance
29. MCGIVERIN -- An order to accept Marcotte Ford Holyoke Police Department Equipment Donation, Est. Value $10,000 Referred Finance 2-15-23 Approved Adopted 2-21-23
30. MCGIVERIN -- An order to transfer $202,000 from Cannabis Stabilization to DPW Main Street Safety Project Referred Finance 2-15-23 Approved Adopted 2-21-23
31. MCGIVERIN -- An order to transfer $26,000 from Capital Stabilization to Equipment R&M - Recreation Referred Finance 2-15-23 Approved Adopted 2-21-23
32. MCGIVERIN -- An order to transfer $28,117.37 from Lieutenant, Sergeant, and Patrolmen to Injured on Duty Adopted Adopted 2-7-23
33. MCGIVERIN -- An order to transfer $3,000 from Veterans Benefits-Direct to FY2023 Veterans Heritage Grant Referred Finance 2-15-23 Approved Adopted 2-21-23
34. MCGIVERIN -- An order to transfer $399,000 from Cannabis Stabilization to DPW Race Street Improvement Referred Finance 2-15-23 Approved Adopted 2-21-23
35. MCGIVERIN -- An order to transfer $70,000 from Cannabis Stabilization to OPED Contracted Legal Services Referred Finance 2-15-23 Approved Adopted 2-21-23
36. MCGIVERIN -- An order to transfer $7,000 from Automotive-Motor Equip Repairman to Overtime Referred Finance 2-15-23 Tabled 3-29-23 Approved Adopted 4-4-23
37. MCGIVERIN -- An order to transfer $100,000 from Cannabis Stabilization to OPED Public Art/Community Benefit Referred Finance 2-15-23 Approved Adopted 2-21-23
38. MCGIVERIN -- An order to transfer $150,000 from Cannabis Stabilization to OPED Municipal Support/Master Plan Referred Finance 2-15-23 Approved Adopted 2-21-23
39. MCGIVERIN -- An order to transfer $8,788 from TNC Rideshare to Other Contracted Services Referred Finance 2-15-23 Approved Adopted 2-21-23
40. MCGIVERIN -- An order to transfer $818.25 from Firefighter to Injured on Duty Adopted Adopted 2-7-23
41. MCGIVERIN -- An order to accept Return to Auditor Return to Auditor 2-7-23
42. MCGIVERIN -- An order to accept State Historical Records Advisory Board FY2023 Veteran's Heritage Grant, $26,238, 50% Match, $13,268, $3K Cash & In Kind grant Referred Finance 2-15-23 Approved Adopted 2-21-23
43. MCGIVERIN -- An order to accept FY2023 Senator Charles E. Shannon, Jr., Community Safety Initiative $566,355.26 No Match grant Referred Finance 2-15-23 Approved Adopted 2-21-23
44. MURPHY-ROMBOLETTI -- An order to invite state delegation to DGR meeting for legislative update Referred DGR 3-27-23 Complied with Complied with 4-4-23
45. MURPHY-ROMBOLETTI -- An order to remove order from Ordinance Committee to allow Law Dept to hire paralegal above mid range Original order pulled from committee Original order pulled from committee 2-7-23
46. TALLMAN -- An order to place Do Not Block the Box at 56 Jackson to allow better access during 391 construction Referred Public Safety
47. ANDERSON-BURGOS -- An order to place “STOP SIGN AHEAD” on Magnolia Avenue Referred Public Safety 5-22-23 Approved Adopted 6-6-23 Copy to DPW
48. ANDERSON-BURGOS -- An order to install flashing stop sign on Magnolia Ave Referred Public Safety 5-22-23 Approved Adopted 6-6-23 Copy to DPW
49. GIVNER -- An order to place red blinking lights or solar stop signs at all 4 way intersections Referred Public Safety 5-22-23 Complied with Complied with 6-6-23
50. GIVNER -- An order for an action plan and annual timeline for tree maintenance at intersections Referred Public Safety
51. GIVNER -- An order to add additional handicap space at 204 Oak St Referred Ordinance 2-28-23 Approved Adopted 3-7-23
52. JOURDAIN, VACON -- An order to modify rule 9P to clarify "deemed tabled" rule on committee meeting agendas Referred Charter and Rules 2-27-23 Tabled Copy to Law Dept
53. JOURDAIN, VACON -- An order to amend meeting time ordinance to add that public hearings must be held after 5pm Referred Ordinance a. 4-25-23
b. 6-27-23
c. 8-22-23		 a. Tabled
b. Tabled for legal form
c. Tabled for legal form		 a. 9-12-23
b. 10-24-23
c. 11-28-23		 a. Tabled
b. Tabled
c. Approved		 Adopted 12-19-23 City Council tabled 12-5-23
54. JOURDAIN -- An order that Administrative Assistant remind boards and commissions to upload meeting minutes and videos Adopted Adopted 2-7-23 Copy to Admin Asst
55. MCGEE -- An order to remove residency requirement for CPO/Purchasing Director Referred Ordinance
56. MCGEE -- An order to present proclamation to Amie Chrzanowski for outstanding work as Acting DPW Director Adopted Adopted 2-7-23
57. MCGEE -- An order for Board of Public Works to update on new sewer rate Referred Ordinance 6-7-23 Complied with Complied with 6-20-23
58. MCGEE -- An order for Treasurer to update on department cleanup efforts Referred Finance 3-1-23 Complied with Complied with 3-7-23
59. MCGEE -- An order that road and sign issues be referred to Public Safety Committee Referred Charter and Rules a. 2-27-23
b. 4-10-23		 a. Tabled
b. Tabled		 7-17-23 Approved, amended Adopted 9-5-23 Copy to Law Dept

City Council tabled 8-1-23
60. MCGEE -- An order that employment issues be referred to Public Service Committee Referred Charter and Rules a. 2-27-23
b. 4-10-23		 a. Tabled
b. Tabled		 7-17-23 Approved, amended Adopted 9-5-23 Copy to Law Dept

City Council tabled 8-1-23
61. MCGEE -- An order to rename Public Service Committee to add Human Resources Referred Charter and Rules a. 2-27-23
b. 4-10-23		 a. Tabled
b. Tabled		 7-17-23 Approved Adopted 8-1-23
62. MCGEE -- An order to remove order from Ordinance Committee to add additional time for vacation leave accruals Original order pulled from committee Original order pulled from committee 2-7-23
63. MCGEE -- An order to remove order from Ordinance Committee to update language on vacation time ordinance Original order pulled from committee Original order pulled from committee 2-7-23
64. MCGEE -- An order to remove order from Ordinance Committee to amend vacation ordinance to credit for past experience Original order pulled from committee Original order pulled from committee 2-7-23
65. MCGEE -- An order to remove order from Ordinance Committee amend personal days to 4 days Original order pulled from committee Original order pulled from committee 2-7-23
C. MCGIVERIN -- An order to transfer $432,000 from Insurance Claims/Settlements > $150K to Contract Serv - Claims/Settlements Referred Finance 2-15-23 Approved Adopted 2-21-23
D. MCGEE -- An order to name entrance to Wherehouse as Jimmy Curran way Adopted Adopted 2-7-23
H. MCGIVERIN -- An order to transfer $51,952 from Sick Buyback and HPD Supervisors MOA to Captains, Lieutenants, and Sergeants Referred Finance 2-15-23 Approved Adopted 2-21-23
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