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.
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Announcement that meeting is being Audio/Video Recorded
This meeting is being audio/video recorded.
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Public Hearings
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7:00P.M.
Public Hearing on 23.251 National Grid Pole Petition for Pleasant Street (Petition #30684497)
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.
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7:05P.M.
Public Hearing on 23.254 National Grid Pole Petition for Maple Street (Petition #30732483)
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.
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7:10P.M.
Public Hearing on 23.255 National Grid Pole Petition for South Street (Petition #30734983)
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.
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Public Comment
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Announcements from Councilors and the Mayor
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Presentations
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FY2024 Budget Message
Presentation of the Fiscal Year 2024 Budget Message accompanying the FY2024 Budget - Mayor Gina-Louise Sciarra
B.
Elected Officials Compensation Advisory Board Report
Discussion with Elected Officials Compensation Advisory Board Members; John Bidwell - Chair; Peter Whalen - Vice Chair
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Consent Agenda
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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Minutes of January 31, 2023 Joint City Council/School Committee/SVAHS Trustees Meeting and April 13, 2023 and May 4, 2023 City Council meetings
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Approve 23.251 National Grid Pole Petition for Pleasant Street (Petition #30684497)
SEE DOCUMENTS ABOVE
C.
Approve 23.254 National Grid Pole Petition for Maple Street (Petition #30732483)
SEE DOCUMENTS ABOVE
D.
Approve 23.255 National Grid Pole Petition for South Street (Petition #30734983)
SEE DOCUMENTS ABOVE
E.
23.308 An Order to Reprogram funds to NPS Playground Account - 2nd reading
History:
- Referred to consent agenda - 5/4/2023
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23.309 An Order to Accept DA Sullivan $10,000 Gift for Public Art and Economic Development Project - Portable Stage - 2nd reading
History:
- Referred to consent agenda - 5/4/2023
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23.310 An Order to Appropriate CPA Funds for Smith Charities Phase 2 Rehabilitation Project - 2nd reading
History:
- Referred to consent agenda - 5/4/2023
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23.311 An Order to Appropriate CPA Funds to Historic Northampton for Collections Preservation Project - 2nd reading
History:
- Referred to consent agenda - 5/4/2023
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23.312 An Order to Appropriate CPA Funds for Forbes Library Restroom Ventilation Project - 2nd reading
History:
- Referred to consent agenda - 5/4/2023
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Financial Orders (on 1st reading)
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.
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23.315 An Order to Approve FY2023 Budgetary Transfers - 1st reading
B.
23.316 An Order to Approve FY2024 General Fund Budget - 1st reading
C.
23.317 An Order to Approve FY 2024 Sewer Enterprise Fund Budget - 1st reading
D.
23.318 An Order to Approve FY 2024 Water Enterprise Fund Budget - 1st reading
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23.319 An Order to Approve FY 2024 Solid Waste Enterprise Fund Budget - 1st reading
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23.320 An Order to Approve FY 2024 Stormwater and Flood Control Enterprise Fund Budget - 1st reading
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23.321 An Order to Approve FY2024 Revolving Funds - 1st reading
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Financial Orders (on 2nd reading)
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Orders
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Ordinances (Not Yet Referred)
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.
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Discussion to Consider Amending Section 5-5 per Recommendations of Elected Officials Compensation Advisory Board
Section 5-5 Compensation of Elected Officials
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Zoning Ordinances (Not yet Referred)
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.
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23.322 An Ordinance to Create a National Flood Insurance Program Overlay District - 1st reading
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Zoning Ordinances
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Ordinances
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Select Committee to Study Barriers to Service Final Report - Discuss Process for Implementing Recommendations
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Information Requests (Charter Provision 2-7) and Committee Study Requests
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Resolutions
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New Business
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.
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