CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF NORTHAMPTON
MASSACHUSETTS
City Councilors:
Marissa Elkins, At-Large
Jamila Gore, At-Large
Stanley W. Moulton, III, Ward 1
Vice-President - Karen Foster, Ward 2
Council President - James Nash, Ward 3
Garrick Perry, Ward 4
Alex Jarrett, Ward 5
Marianne LaBarge, Ward 6
Rachel Maiore, Ward 7
Meeting Agenda
City Council Chambers
212 Main Street, Northampton
Thursday, May 18, 2023, 7 p.m.
This City Council meeting will be conducted in hybrid format with the option for both councilors and the public to attend in person or participate remotely. The public may follow the council's deliberations by attending in person, watching the meeting live on Comcast channel 15, live-streaming it on YouTube here or joining the virtual meeting by phone or computer. Live public comment is available beginning at 7 p.m.
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Per M.G.L. Ch. 166, Section 22, the Northampton City Council will hold a public hearing on Thursday, May 18, 2023 at 7 p.m. in Council Chambers, 212 Main Street, Northampton, MA on National Grid's petition to install a single-owned pole on Pleasant Street. (Petition #30684497). The City Council will hear all persons who wish to be heard thereon.
Per M.G.L. Ch. 166, Section 22, the Northampton City Council will hold a public hearing on Thursday, May 18, 2023 at 7:05 p.m. in Council Chambers, 212 Main Street, Northampton, MA on National Grid's petition to install one single-owned pole on Maple Street. (Petition #30732483).The City Council will hear all persons who wish to be heard thereon.
Per M.G.L. Ch. 166, Section 22, the Northampton City Council will hold a public hearing on Thursday, May 18, 2023 at 7:10 p.m. in Council Chambers, 212 Main Street, Northampton, MA on National Grid's petition to install one single-owned pole on South Street. (Petition #30734983). The City Council will hear all persons who wish to be heard thereon.
Presentation of the Fiscal Year 2024 Budget Message accompanying the FY2024 Budget - Mayor Gina-Louise Sciarra
Discussion with Elected Officials Compensation Advisory Board Members; John Bidwell - Chair; Peter Whalen - Vice Chair
Rule 4.4.4 There shall be no debate or discussion by any City Council member regarding any item on the Consent Agenda, beyond asking questions for simple clarification.
Rule 4.4.5 Any item may be removed from the Consent Agenda upon the request of any City Council member prior to the taking of a vote on the motion to approve it. All such items will be considered individually, in the order in which they were removed, immediately following consideration of the Consent Agenda.
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History:
- Referred to consent agenda - 5/4/2023
History:
- Referred to consent agenda - 5/4/2023
History:
- Referred to consent agenda - 5/4/2023
History:
- Referred to consent agenda - 5/4/2023
History:
- Referred to consent agenda - 5/4/2023
Rule 2.6.1.1.1 Process. Financial orders will be introduced and discussed at a full City Council meeting and referred to either the consent agenda of a future meeting or the Finance Committee for more public input, discussion and recommendation.
Rule 5.2.3 provides that no ordinance shall be voted on by the City Council until it has been considered by the Committee on Legislative Matters.
Section 5-5 Compensation of Elected Officials
Process Note: M.G.L. Chapter 40A, Section 5 requires the City Council to submit zoning ordinances to the Planning Board for review within 14 days of receipt and for the Planning Board and City Council or a committee designated for that purpose to hold public hearings thereon, together or separately, prior to adoption.
Rule 4.9 NEW BUSINESS. Any Councilor may introduce any written proposed order, ordinance, or resolution to be considered by the Council at the next meeting, but not to be debated during new business.