Chicopee City Council Oct 15 Minutes

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Minutes of the Chicopee City Council Meeting

Date: October 15, 2024
Time: [Start Time] to [End Time]
Location: City Hall

Attendees:

Ward Councilors

Roll Call:

  • All thirteen council members were present.
  • Councilors Wagner and Shane Brooks were participating via Zoom.

Meeting Start:

The meeting was called to order by President Laflamme. The attendees stood for the Pledge of Allegiance, followed by a moment of silence in honor of those who protect us home and abroad.

President Laflamme then called for roll call, with all thirteen council members responding affirmatively.

Mayor’s Orders:

  1. Acceptance of Federal Library Services and Technology Act Grant

    • Mayor proposed accepting a $5,000 grant from the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners to enhance the Chicopee Public Library’s world language collection.
    • Approved unanimously by the council after brief discussion about its purpose.

  2. Appropriation for Human Resources Special Account for Indemnification

    • Mayor moved for an appropriation of $30,613.35 from Available Funds and Stabilization Account to cover medical bills for first responders.
    • Approved unanimously by the council with no questions or comments.

  3. Housing Development Incentive Program (HDIP) Agreement

    • Mayor proposed a tax increment exemption agreement for property improvements on Lynwood Drive, Greenwood Terrace, and Burnett Road.
    • The council approved the proposal after discussion about its benefits for local businesses.

  4. Resolution to Support 10-Cent Deposit on Nips and Water Bottles

    • Councilors voted unanimously in favor of resolutions supporting a ten-cent deposit increase on nip bottles and water bottles as part of the modernized bottle bill, aimed at increasing recycling efforts.

  5. Petitions from Utilities for Installation of Gas Lines

    • Petition by Eversource Gas to install 1,090 feet of gas mains on Lynwood Drive and Greenwood Terrace was referred to the Utility Committee for first reading and public hearing. [
    • Petition by Eversource Gas to install 4,950 feet of two-inch plastic gas main on Sherman Avenue, Davenport Street, Northwood Street, and Mellen Street was also referred to the Utility Committee.

Other Business:

  • Public Input: A resident requested that the council not read every item from the mayor’s agenda, but instead briefly mention them. The council agreed to continue reading orders without detailed explanations.

  • Appointments: No appointments were made during this meeting.

Closing Remarks:

Adjournment: The meeting was adjourned at [End Time].

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