Holyoke City Council Meeting October 20, 2020
7:00 pm Remote by Zoom
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AGENDA FOR THE CITY COUNCIL
October 20,2020
LAID ON THE TABLE
1. The Committee on Finance to whom was referred an order that in accordance with M.G.L Chapter 44 Sec. 53A, the City Council hereby accepts the provisions of the “CANAL SYSTEMS INDUSTRIAL AREA” grant. And authorizes the establishment of a Fund or other method appropriate for the accounting of the receipts and expenditures of all resources associated with the administration of said grant. Recommend that the order be adopted
PUBLIC COMMENT
COMMUNICATIONS
2. From Mayor Alex B. Morse veto for the proposed one hundred and sixty-seventh amendment to Chapter 2 of the City Charter’s.
3. From Mayor Alex B. Morse letter re-appointing Jeremy Smith, 485 Hillside Ave. to serve as a member of the Library Board of Directors for the City of Holyoke: Mr. Smith will serve a threeyear term; said term will expire on February 2023.
4. From Mayor Alex B. Morse letter re: Hotel Jess Tax incentive applications.
5. From Crystal Barnes, Acting City Solicitor re: Open meeting law complaint, matter is complete.
6. From Brenna Murphy McGee, City Clerk MMC minutes of September 15, and October 6, 2020.
7. From Brenna Murphy McGee, City Clerk, MMC communication regarding upcoming election.
8. From Greg Neffinger, Architect for special permit at 40 Lyman St. letter to Ordinance Committee with concerns to being returned back to Committee.
9. From Edward A. Owen, of 78 Hill St. West Springfield, Mass requesting the HRA to remove property at 120 Front St. from the list of Blighted and under used buildings.
10. Letter from Doris Bardwell re: Sincere Gratitude.
11. From Guy O’Donnell, letter in support of allowing Hens in the City of Holyoke.
PETITIONS
12. Petition of Edward Glica for a renewal of a home occupation at 19 Concord Ave. for a remodeling business.
PRESIDENT’S REPORT
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES
13. Ordinance Committee Reports (if any)
13A. The Committee on Ordinance to whom was referred an order that the City grants resident parking for 340 Hampden St. Recommend that the order has been complied with
13B. The Committee on Ordinance to whom was referred an order that the City of Holyoke accept Old Bassett Rd. as a public way. Recommend that the order has been complied with and that it be referred to the Dept. of Public Works
14. Finance Committee Reports (if any)
14A. The Committee on Finance to whom was referred an order that in accordance with M.G.L Chapter 44 Sec. 53A, the City Council hereby accepts the provisions of the “IMLS Cares Act Grant entitled Virtual Programming for Distance Learning.” and authorizes the establishment of a Fund or other method appropriate for the accounting of the receipts and expenditures of all resources associated with the administration of said grant. Recommend that the order be adopted
14B. The Committee on Finance to whom was referred an order that in accordance with M.G.L. Chapter 44 Sec. 53A, the City Council hereby accepts the provisions of the “FY2020 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Grant and authorized the establishment of a fund or other method appropriate for he accounting of the receipts and expenditures of all resources associated with the administration of said grant. Recommend that the order be adopted
14C. The Committee on Finance to whom was referred an order Ordered that there be and is hereby appropriated by transfer in the fiscal year 2021, THIRTEEN THOUSAND SIX HUNDRED SEVENTY FIVE AND 00/100 Dollars ($13,675) as follows:
FROM: REFUSE HMEO ($8,365) AND PARKING CONTROL OFFICER: ($5,310) TO: BUILDING MAINT. MAN $598.00, BUILDING LABORER $123.00 TO: BUILDING OVERTIME ($100) HIGHWAY HMEO ($6635) HIGHWAY LODR ($1,549) HIGHWAY DEMO WORKER ($709) HIGHWAY OVERTIME ($250) HIGHWAY SNOW OVERTIME ($1,750) AUTO MOTOR EQUIP REPAIRMAN ($1,323) AUTO MOTOR EQUIP MAINT MAN ($638) TOTAL: $13,675 Recommend that the order be adopted
14D. The Committee on Finance to whom was referred an order that there be and s hereby appropriated by transfer in the fiscal year 2021 TWENTY ONE THOUSAND TWO HUNDRED FORTY THREE AND 00/100 Dollars ($21,243) as follows: FROM: REFUSE /RECYCLING COORDINATOR ($2,198) PARKING CONTROL OFFICER ($10,462) PARKS MAINT MAN ($8583.00) TO: AUTO EVT MECHANIC ($883) AUTO POLICE FLEET MECHANIC ($414) AUTO OVERTIME ($175) REFUSE HMEO ($4,949) REFUSE HMEO RECYCLER ($11,515) REFUSE OVERTIME ($585) PARKING CONTROL OFFICER ($622) PARKS HMEO ($1,273) PARKS MAINT CRAFTSMAN ($597) PARKS OVERTIME ($230) TOTAL: $21,243.00 Recommend that the order be adopted
14E. The Committee on Finance to whom was referred Ordered, that there be and is hereby appropriated by transfer in the fiscal year 2021, FIFTEEN THOUSAND SIX HUNDRED SEVENTY TWO AND 00/100 Dollars ($15,672.00) as follows:
FROM:
14801-51101 PARKING CONTROL OFFICER $7,089.00
16501-51109 PARKS MAINT MAN 8,583.00
TOTAL: $15,672.00
TO:
14261-51105 AUTO EVT MECHANIC $883.00
14261-51106 AUTO FLEET MECHANIC 414.00
14261-51300 AUTO OVERTIME 175.00
14301-51104 REFUSE HMEO RECYCLER 11,515.00
14301-51300 REFUSE OVERTIME 585.00
16501-51106 PARKS HMEO 1,273.00
16501-51110 PARKS MAINT CRAFTSMAN 597.00
16501-51300 PARKS OVERTIME 230.00
TOTAL: $15,672.00 Recommend be approved
14F. The Committee on Finance to whom was referred Settlement Agreement between the City of Holyoke and the UFCW Local 1459 DPW Unit Recommend that the settlement agreement be received
14G. The Committee on Finance to whom was referred a communication from the Holyoke Community Preservation Act Committee requesting that City Council approve the FY 21 CPAC budget article Recommend that the order has been complied with
14H. The Committee on Finance to whom was referred a Financial Transfer of $5,027.00 FROM: Parking Control Officer ($622.00), Parking Longevity ($100.00), Park HMEO ($1,273.00), Parks Maint. Man ($1,805.00) Parks Maint. Craftsman ($597.00) Parks Overtime ($230) and Parks Longevity ($400) Recommend that the order be given leave to withdraw and referred back to the City Auditor
14I. The Committee on Finance to whom was referred an order for a Financial Transfer of $12,514 FROM: Refuse HMEO ($8,365) Refuse/Recycling Coordinator ($2,198.00) and Parking Control Officer ($1,951) TO: Building Maint. Man ($598) Building Laborer ($123) Building Overtime ($100) Building Longevity ($100) Highway HMEO ($6,635) Highway LODR ($1,549) Highway Demo Worker ($709) Highway Overtime ($250) Highway Snow Overtime ($1,750) Highway Longevity ($700)
Recommend that the order be given leave to withdraw and sent back to the City Auditor
14J. The Committee on Finance to whom was referred an order for a Financial Transfer of $21,282 FROM: Parking Control Officer ($14,001) and Parks Main. Man ($7,281) TO: Auto Motor Equip. Repairman ($1,323), Auto Motor Equip. Maint. Man ($638), Auto EVT Mechanic ($883) Auto Police Fleet Mechanic ($414) Auto Overtime ($175) Longevity ($200) Refuse HMEO ($4,949) Refuse HMEO Recycler ($11,515) Refuse Overtime ($585) Refuse Longevity ($600)
Recommend that the order be given leave to withdraw and sent back to the City Auditor
15. Public Safety Committee Reports (if any)
16. Public Service Committee Reports (if any)
16A. The Committee on Public Service to whom was referred an order that the Public Service Committee interview candidates for the City Council Administrative Assistant position Awaiting disposition
17. Development and Governmental Relations Committee Reports (if any)
18. Charter and Rules Committee Reports (if any)
19. Joint City Council and School Committee Reports (if any)
MOTIONS, ORDERS AND RESOLUTIONS
20. SULLIVAN — Order that pursuant to M.G.L Ch. 23m, the City Council approves a resolution authorizing the City of Holyoke to participate in the Massachusetts Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy Program (PACE).
Send to Dev&GovRel
21. SULLIVAN — Order that the City Council approve funding of $18,000 in CPA funding for a Small Grant program. This would allow for up to 6 or more small grants, none to exceed $3,000.
Send to Finance
22. SULLIVAN — Order that the City Council approve the FY21 Community Preservation Act Committee budget per Article 18 as follows:
Appropriation
Admin Expenses $30,000
Reserves
Historic $60,000
Housing $60,000
Open Space $60,000
Reserves $390,000
Supplemental $ 59,155. (FY20)
TOTAL FY21 Request $659,155
23. VACON — that the area’s marked on Ernest Lane with cones and a barrel for three years be repaired before winter. Refer to DPW and Suez
24. VACON — that the DPW Engineer evaluate Upland Street and recommend the placement of no parking signs at the crest of the hill to improve safety due to line of sight limitations on the street. Refer to Ordinance
25. VACON — that DPW repairs Homestead Ave. south between Arden St. and Edbert Rd.
26. HERNANDEZ — That a handicap sign be placed in front of 254 Walnut St. for Jacqueline Brown-Hazard.
27. HERNANDEZ — 16-26 Linden Street alleyway which abbutts with AVERY Field and parking lot of law firm on hampden and linden, needs some cleaning up, trimming of overgrown vines that impair visibility between park and alley way. I have attached some images during my walk through.
28. HERNANDEZ — Property owners for 287 -291 Elm Street, Carrie and Arthur Naatz have reached out to possibly collaborate with City, HPD and other landlords such as Tony Visone that owns 294-298 Elm Street and the Buildings on Walnut Street adjacent to 300 Walnut, in the pursuit of installation of surveillance in an attempt to combat the overall criminal activity, drug, human trafficking in these areas. I have full contact information for them both and would like to set up a meeting amongst all departments including our honorable mayor’s office to initiate a plan to carry out our goal.
29. HERNANDEZ — Forwarding email sent from constituent in regards and in support of having access to secure and healthy foods by having access to hens in our backyards
30. MCGIVERIN — that there be and is hereby appropriated by transfer in the fiscal year 2021, ELEVEN THOUSAND TWO HUNDRED SEVENTEEEN AND 74/100 Dollars ($11,217,74) as follows:
FROM:
12101-51105 SERGEANTS $6,591.96
12101-51107 PATROLMEN 4,625.78
TOTAL: $11,217,74
TO:
12101-51180 INJURED ON DUTY $11,217.74
TOTAL: $11,217,74
31. MCGIVERIN — that there be and is hereby appropriated by transfer in the fiscal year 2021, SIXTEEN THOUSAND THREE HUNDRED FORTY SEVEN AND 08/100 Dollars ($16,347.08) as follows:
FROM:
12201-51105 FIREFIGHTER $5,703.74
12201-51104 LIEUTENANT 10,643.34
TOTAL: $16,347.08
TO:
12201-51180 INJURED ON DUTY $16,347.08
TOTAL: $16,347.08
Addendum:
The listing of matters are those reasonably anticipated by the chair which may be discussed at the meeting.
Not all items listed may in fact be discussed and other items not listed may also be brought up for discussion to the extent permitted by law
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City Clerk
REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
October 20,2020
The meeting was called to order by President McGee at 07:02 PM.
The Clerk called the roll. Absent members: 1 (Lebron-Martinez).
The name of Councilor Anderson-Burgos was drawn to head the roll call voting.
LAID ON THE TABLE
The Committee on Finance to whom was referred an order that in accordance with M.G.L Chapter 44 Sec. 53A, the City Council hereby accepts the provisions of the “CANAL SYSTEMS INDUSTRIAL AREA” grant. And authorizes the establishment of a Fund or other method appropriate for the accounting of the receipts and expenditures of all resources associated with the administration of said grant. Recommend that the order be adopted
—> Report of Committee passed two readings and Adopted on a call of the roll of the yeas and nays –Yeas 12–Nays 0–Absent 1 (Lebron-Martinez).
PUBLIC COMMENT
COMMUNICATIONS
From Mayor Alex B. Morse veto for the proposed one hundred and sixty-seventh amendment to Chapter 2 of the City Charter’s.
—> Laid on the table.From Mayor Alex B. Morse letter re-appointing Jeremy Smith, 485 Hillside Ave. to serve as a member of the Library Board of Directors for the City of Holyoke: Mr. Smith will serve a threeyear term; said term will expire on February 2023.
—> Received and appointment confirmed.From Mayor Alex B. Morse letter re: Hotel Jess Tax incentive applications.
—> Received and referred to the Development and Governmental Relations Committee.
From Crystal Barnes, Acting City Solicitor re: Open meeting law complaint, matter is complete.
—> Received.
From Brenna Murphy McGee, City Clerk MMC minutes of September 15, and October 6, 2020.
—> Received and adopted.
From Brenna Murphy McGee, City Clerk, MMC communication regarding upcoming election.
—> Received and referred to the Public Service Committee.
From Greg Neffinger, Architect for special permit at 40 Lyman St. letter to Ordinance Committee with concerns to being returned back to Committee.
—> Received and referred to the Ordinance Committee.
From Edward A. Owen, of 78 Hill St. West Springfield, Mass requesting the HRA to remove property at 120 Front St. from the list of Blighted and under used buildings.
—> Received and referred to the Development and Governmental Relations Committee.
Letter from Doris Bardwell re: Sincere Gratitude.
—> Received.
From Guy O’Donnell, letter in support of allowing Hens in the City of Holyoke.
—> Received and referred to the Ordinance Committee.
PETITIONS
Petition of Edward Glica for a renewal of a home occupation at 19 Concord Ave. for a remodeling business.
—> Received and Adopted on a call of the roll of the yeas and nays –Yeas 13–Nays 0–Absent 0.
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES
The Committee on Ordinance to whom was referred an order that the City grants resident parking for 340 Hampden St.
have considered the same and Recommend that the order has been complied with .
Committee Members:
Rebecca Lisi
Juan . Anderson-Burgos
Linda L. Vacon
Terence Murphy
Libby Hernandez
—> Report of Committee received and recommendation adopted.
The Committee on Ordinance to whom was referred an order that the City of Holyoke accept Old Bassett Rd. as a public way.
have considered the same and Recommend that the order has been complied with and that it be referred to the Dept. of Public Works .
Committee Members:
Rebecca Lisi
Juan . Anderson-Burgos
Linda L. Vacon
Terence Murphy
Libby Hernandez
—> Report of Committee received and recommendation adopted. Referred to the DPW with the recommendation they inspect the street and see what they can do to make it safer for the winter months..
The Committee on Finance to whom was referred an order that in accordance with M.G.L Chapter 44 Sec. 53A, the City Council hereby accepts the provisions of the “IMLS Cares Act Grant entitled Vitual Programming for Distance Learning.” and authorizes the establishment of a Fund or other method appropriate for the accounting of the receipts and expenditures of all resources associated with the administration of said grant.
have considered the same and Recommend that the order be adopted .
Committee Members:
Joseph M. McGiverin
Peter R. Tallman
Michael J. Sullivan
James M. Leahy
David K. Bartley
—> Report of Committee passed two readings and Adopted on a call of the roll of the yeas and nays –Yeas 13–Nays 0–Absent 0.
The Committee on Finance to whom was referred an order that in accordance with M.G.L. Chapter 44 Sec. 53A, the City Council hereby accepts the provisions of the “FY2020 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assitance Grant (JAG) Grant and authorized the establishment of a fund or other method appropriate for he accounting of the receipts and expenditures of all resources associated with the administration of said grant.
have considered the same and Recommend that the order be adopted .
Committee Members:
Joseph M. McGiverin
Peter R. Tallman
Michael J. Sullivan
James M. Leahy
David K. Bartley
—> Report of Committee passed two readings and Adopted on a call of the roll of the yeas and nays –Yeas 13–Nays 0–Absent 0.
The Committee on Finance to whom was referred an order Ordered that there be and is hereby appropriated by transfer in the fiscal year 2021, THIRTEEN THOUSAND SIX HUNDRED SEVENTY FIVE AND 00/100 Dollars ($13,675) as follows:
FROM: REFUSE HMEO ($8,365) AND PARKING CONTROL OFFICER: ($5,310) TO: BUILDING MAINT. MAN $598.00, BUILDING LABORER $123.00 TO: BUILDING OVERTIME ($100) HIGHEWAY HMEO ($6635) HIGHWAY LODR ($1,549) HIGHWAY DEMO WOKER ($709) HIGHWAY OVERTIME ($250) HIGHWAY SNOW OVERTIME ($1,750) AUTO MOTOR EQUIP REPAIRMAN ($1,323) AUTO MOTOR EQUIP MAINT MAN ($638) TOTAL: $13,675
have considered the same and Recommend that the order be adopted .
Committee Members:
Joseph M. McGiverin
Peter R. Tallman
Michael J. Sullivan
James M. Leahy
David K. Bartley
—> Report of Committee passed two readings and Adopted on a call of the roll of the yeas and nays –Yeas 13–Nays 0–Absent 0.
The Committee on Finance to whom was referred an order that there be and s hereby appropriated by transfer in the fiscal year 2021 TWENTY ONE THOUSAND TWO HUNDRED FORTY THREE AND 00/100 Dollars ($21,243) as follows: FROM: REFUSE /RECYCLING COORDINATOR ($2,198) PARKING CONTROL OFFICER ($10,462) PARKS MAINT MAN ($8583.00) TO: AUTO EVT MECHANIC ($883) AUTO POLICE FLEET MECHANIC ($414) AUTO OVERTIME ($175) REFUSE HMEO ($4,949) REFUSE HMEO RECYCLER ($11,515) REFUSE OVERTIME ($585) PARKING CONTROL OFFICER ($622) PARKS HMEO ($1,273) PARKS MAINT CRAFTSMAN ($597) PARKS OVERTIME ($230) TOTAL: $21,243.00
have considered the same and Recommend that the order be adopted .
Committee Members:
Joseph M. McGiverin
Peter R. Tallman
Michael J. Sullivan
James M. Leahy
David K. Bartley
—> Report of Committee received.
The Committee on Finance to whom was referred Ordered, that there be and is hereby appropriated by transfer in the fiscal year 2021, FIFTEEN THOUSAND SIX HUNDRED SEVENTY TWO AND 00/100 Dollars ($15,672.00) as follows:
FROM:
14801-51101 PARKING CONTROL OFFICER $7,089.00
16501-51109 PARKS MAINT MAN 8,583.00
TOTAL: $15,672.00
TO:
14261-51105 AUTO EVT MECHANIC $883.00
14261-51106 AUTO FLEET MECHANIC 414.00
14261-51300 AUTO OVERTIME 175.00
14301-51104 REFUSE HMEO RECYCLER 11,515.00
14301-51300 REFUSE OVERTIME 585.00
16501-51106 PARKS HMEO 1,273.00
16501-51110 PARKS MAINT CRAFTSMAN 597.00
16501-51300 PARKS OVERTIME 230.00
TOTAL: $15,672.00
have considered the same and Recommend be approved.
Committee Members:
Joseph M. McGiverin
Peter R. Tallman
Michael J. Sullivan
James M. Leahy
David K. Bartley
—> Report of Committee passed two readings and Adopted on a call of the roll of the yeas and nays –Yeas 13–Nays 0–Absent 0.
The Committee on Finance to whom was referred Settlement Agreement between the City of Holyoke and the UFCW Local 1459 DPW Unit
have considered the same and Recommend that the settlement agreement be received .
Committee Members:
Joseph M. McGiverin
Peter R. Tallman
Michael J. Sullivan
James M. Leahy
David K. Bartley
—> Received.
The Committee on Finance to whom was referred a communication from the Holyoke Community Preservation Act Committee requesting that City Council approve the FY 21 CPAC budget article
have considered the same and Recommend that the order has been complied with .
Committee Members:
Joseph M. McGiverin
Peter R. Tallman
Michael J. Sullivan
James M. Leahy
David K. Bartley
—> Report of Committee received and recommendation adopted.
The Committee on Finance to whom was referred a Financial Transfer of $5,027.00 FROM: Parking Control Officer ($622.00), Parking Longevity ($100.00), Park HMEO ($1,273.00), Parks Maint. Man ($1,805.00) Parks Maint. Craftsman ($597.00) Parks Overtime ($230) and Parks Longevity ($400)
have considered the same and Recommend that the order be given leave to withdraw and referred back to the City Auditor .
Committee Members:
Joseph M. McGiverin
Peter R. Tallman
Michael J. Sullivan
James M. Leahy
David K. Bartley
—> Report of Committee received.
The Committee on Finance to whom was referred an order for a Financial Transfer of $12,514 FROM: Refuse HMEO ($8,365) Refuse/Recycling Coordinator ($2,198.00) and Parking Control Officer ($1,951) TO: Building Maint. Man ($598) Building Laborer ($123) Building Overtime ($100) Building Longevity ($100) Highway HMEO ($6,635) Highway LODR ($1,549) Highway Demo Worker ($709) Highway Overtime ($250) Highway Snow Overtime ($1,750) Highway Longevity ($700)
have considered the same and Recommend that the order be given leave to withdraw and sent back to the City Auditor .
Committee Members:
Joseph M. McGiverin
Peter R. Tallman
Michael J. Sullivan
James M. Leahy
David K. Bartley
—> Report of Committee received.
The Committee on Finance to whom was referred an order for a Financial Transfer of $21,282 FROM: Parking Control Officer ($14,001) and Parks Main. Man ($7,281) TO: Auto Motor Equip. Repairman ($1,323), Auto Motor Equip. Maint. Man ($638), Auto EVT Mechanic ($883) Auto Police Fleet Mechanic ($414) Auto Overtime ($175) Longevity ($200) Refuse HMEO ($4,949) Refuse HMEO Recycler ($11,515) Refuse Overtime ($585) Refuse Longevity ($600)
have considered the same and Recommend that the order be given leave to withdraw and sent back to the City Auditor .
Committee Members:
Joseph M. McGiverin
Peter R. Tallman
Michael J. Sullivan
James M. Leahy
David K. Bartley
—> Report of Committee received.
The Committee on Public Service to whom was referred an order that the Public Service Committee interview candidates for the City Council Administrative Assistant position
have considered the same and Awaiting disposition .
Committee Members:
James M. Leahy
Libby Hernandez
Rebecca Lisi
Gladys Lebron-Martinez
—> Received and referred to the Public Service Committee.
ORDERS AND TRANSFERS
SULLIVAN Ordered, that Order that pursuant to M.G.L Ch. 23m, the City Council approves a resolution authorizing the City of Holyoke to participate in the Massachusetts Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy Program (PACE).
Send to Dev&GovRel
—> Received and referred to the Development and Governmental Relations Committee.
SULLIVAN Ordered, that Order that the City Council approve funding of $18,000 in CPA funding for a Small Grant program. This would allow for up to 6 or more small grants, none to exceed $3,000.
Send to Finance
—> Received and referred to the Finance Committee.
SULLIVAN Ordered, that Order that the City Council approve the FY21 Community Preservation Act Committee budget per Article 18 as follows:
Appropriation
Admin Expenses $30,000
Reserves
Historic $60,000
Housing $60,000
Open Space $60,000
Reserves $390,000
Supplememtal $ 59,155. (FY20)
TOTAL FY21 Request $659,155
—> Received and Adopted on a call of the roll of the yeas and nays –Yeas 13–Nays 0–Absent 0.
VACON Ordered, that that the area’s marked on Ernest Lane with cones and a barrel for three years be repaired before winter. Refer to DPW and Suez
—> Received and adopted. Referred to the DPW and Suez..
VACON Ordered, that that the DPW Engineer evaluate Upland Street and recommend the placement of no parking signs at the crest of the hill to improve safety due to line of sight limitations on the street. Refer to Ordinance
—> Received and referred to the Ordinance Committee.
VACON, Bartley, Greaney, Jr. Ordered, that that DPW repairs Homestead Ave. south between Arden St. and Edbert Rd.
—> Received and adopted. Referred to the DPW.
HERNANDEZ Ordered, that That a handicap sign be placed in front of 254 Walnut St. for Jacqueline Brown-Hazard.
—> Received and referred to the Ordinance Committee.
HERNANDEZ Ordered, that 16-26 Linden Street alleyway which abbutts with AVERY Field and parking lot of law firm on hampden and linden, needs some cleaning up, trimming of overgrown vines that impair visibility between park and alley way. I have attached some images during my walk through.
—> Received and adopted. Referred to the DPW.
HERNANDEZ, Tallman Ordered, that Property owners for 287 -291 Elm Street, Carrie and Arthur Naatz have reached out to possibly collaborate with City, HPD and other landlords such as Tony Visone that owns 294-298 Elm Street and the Buildings on Walnut Street adjacent to 300 Walnut, in the pursuit of installation of surveillance in an attempt to combat the overall criminal activity, drug, human trafficking in these areas. I have full contact information for them both and would like to set up a meeting amongst all departments including our honorable mayor’s office to initiate a plan to carry out our goal.
—> Received and referred to the Public Safety Committee and Holyoke Police Department, Mayor’s Office.
HERNANDEZ Ordered, that Forwarding email sent from constituent in regards and in support of having access to secure and healthy foods by having access to hens in our backyards
—> Received and order has been complied with.
MCGIVERIN Ordered, that that there be and is hereby appropriated by transfer in the fiscal year 2021, ELEVEN THOUSAND TWO HUNDRED SEVENTEEEN AND 74/100 Dollars ($11,217,74) as follows:
FROM:
12101-51105 SERGEANTS $6,591.96
12101-51107 PATROLMEN 4,625.78
TOTAL: $11,217,74
TO:
12101-51180 INJURED ON DUTY $11,217.74
TOTAL: $11,217,74
To the City Council:
I hereby recommend the passage of the above order at the meeting of your Council to be held Tuesday, October 20, 2020.
Alex B Morse, Mayor
—> Passed two readings and Adopted on a call of the roll of the yeas and nays –Yeas 13–Nays 0–Absent 0.
MCGIVERIN Ordered, that that there be and is hereby appropriated by transfer in the fiscal year 2021, SIXTEEN THOUSAND THREE HUNDRED FORTY SEVEN AND 08/100 Dollars ($16,347.08) as follows:
FROM:
12201-51105 FIREFIGHTER $5,703.74
12201-51104 LIEUTENANT 10,643.34
TOTAL: $16,347.08
TO:
12201-51180 INJURED ON DUTY $16,347.08
TOTAL: $16,347.08
To the City Council:
I hereby recommend the passage of the above order at the meeting of your Council to be held Tuesday, October 20, 2020.
Alex B Morse, Mayor
—> Passed two readings and Adopted on a call of the roll of the yeas and nays –Yeas 13–Nays 0–Absent 0.
LATE FILED ORDERS & COMMUNICATIONS
BARTLEY Ordered, that That the Honorable City Council, in accordance with M.G.L. c 30B and the Holyoke Procurement Ordinance, vote to accept the offer from the Baystate Health / Kindred Healthcare partnership purchase the land and building located at 45 Lower Westfield Road for $250,000.00. The property is identified by Holyoke Assessors as Map 117, Block 00, Parcel 018 and is zoned Multifamily residence and professional office (RO),
—> Received and referred to the Development and Governmental Relations Committee.Informational Guidelines release for Community Preservation Fund.
—> Received and referred to the Finance Committee.Residents of Old Bassett Rd. petition that the Board of Public Works and the City Council establish Old Bassett Rd. as a public Way.
—> Received and referred to the DPW.
Adjourn at 09:30 PM.
A true record
ATTEST:
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City Clerk