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AGENDA FOR THE CITY COUNCIL
October 5,2021

PUBLIC HEARING

1. Petition for Pole and Wire Locations , The Gas and Electric Department requests permission to locate a line of wires, cables, poles and fixtures, including the necessary sustaining and protecting fixtures, along and across the following public way or ways:

* One (1) 40′ Class 2 pole on Corner of Parker St. & Dwight St. Holyoke, MA

LAID ON THE TABLE

2. The Committee on Ordinance to whom was referred an order that handicap spaces on Ivy Ave. be condensed to one space in front of 8 Ivy Ave, to be located on the East side of the street, 90 feet north of Dwight St Recommended that the order be adopted.

3. The Committee on Ordinance to whom was referred an order that the city council raise the sewer fee to a minimum of $8.05 per 1000 gallons in order to make certain that the enterprise fund no longer operates with deficits, but also to plan for the additional needed improvements funded by debt service. Recommended that the order be adopted with an amendment to $7.77 per 1000 gallons.

PUBLIC COMMENT

COMMUNICATIONS

4. From Terence Murphy, Acting Mayor letter appointing Ms. Cheryl Figueroa, 223 Pine St. to serve as a Board Member for the Valley Opportunity Council for the City of Holyoke: Ms. Figueroa will replace Anthony Soto and will finish his term; said term will expire on December 31, 2022.

5. From Terence Murphy, Acting Mayor letter appointing Ms. Jacqueline Watson, 20 Easthampton Rd. #F6 to serve as a Board Member for the Valley Opportunity Council for the City of Holyoke: Ms. Watson will replace Kate Preissler and will finish her term; said term will expire on December 31, 2023.

6. From Terence Murphy, Acting Mayor letter reappointing Mr. Al Lehmann, 19 Thomas Ave. to serve as a member of the Commission on Disabilities for the City of Holyoke: Mr. Lehmann will serve a three year term; said term will expire in March 2024.

7. From Terence Murphy, Acting Mayor letter reappointing Ms. Liana Pasialis, 1081 Hampden St. to serve as a member of teh Commission on Disabilities for the City of Holyoke: Ms. Pasialis will serve a three year term; said term will expire on March 2024.

8. From Terence Murphy, Acting Mayor letter reappointing the following individuals to serve as Commissioner of the Council on Aging for the City of Holyoke:

Susan Aiken, 359 Linden St.
Sean Gonsalves, Board of Health
Julita Rojas, 337 Sargeant St.
Kyong Cruz, 107 Martin St.
Nicole Perrier, 1706 Northampton St.
Priscilla Garcia, 89 Brooks St.
Dian McCollum, 20 Easthampton Rd.
Cappie Glica, 19 Concord Ave.
Barbara J. Grady, 44 Edward Dr.
Len Brouillette, 179 Morgan St.
Margaret Lemire, 67 Westfield Rd.
Wayne Klinge, 22 Dale St.

9. From Terence Murphy, Acting Mayor letter to nominate Mr. Russell J. McNiff, Jr. 275 West Franklin St. to serve on the Citizens Advisory Committee (CAC) for the Office of Community Development for the City of Holyoke: Mr. McNiff will serve a one year term; said term will expire on June 30, 2022.

10. From Lisa A. Ball, Acting City Solicitor, re: Opinion on Professional Supervisors Association Collective Bargaining Unit.

11. From Brenna Murphy McGee, MMC letter regarding In person Early Voting.

12. From Brenna Murphy McGee, MMC & Jeffery Anderson-Burgos, Admin. Ass’t. to City Council, minutes of September 7, 2021.

13. From Tanya Wdowiak, City Auditor, Budget reports for general fund and sewer fund .

14. From Planning & Development letter re: H & H Realty Holdings, LLC/H & H Cultivation LLC. 40-48 Main St.

15. From Alicia M. Zoeller, Administrator Office of Community Development, Re: ARPA Funding Recommendations from Citizens Advisory Committee and OCD and FFY2021 Spreadsheet.

16. Settlement Agreement by and between the City of Holyoke and Local Union No 1693, International Association of Firefighters AFL-CIO.

17. Settlement Agreement By and Between the City of Holyoke and NAGE R1-180, Clerical Union.

18. Communication from Councilor Bartley, re: Quit Claim Deed in regards to Hampden Papers Inc. at 100 Water St.

19. Grant Completion Form “Planning Assistance Grant”.

20. Grant Completion Form, ” Greening the Gateway Cities Municipal Assistance Grant”.

21. From Board of Fire Commission minutes of August 19, 2021.

22. From 876 Grow, Inc. hosting a community outreach meeting at 6pm on Monday September 20, 2021 at 360 Race St.

23. From Relevant Energy Concepts LLC hosting a Community outreach meeting on September 27, 2021 at 5:15 at 84 No. Bridge St.

PETITIONS

24. Petition for Secure Transportation Inc. for a livery license vehicle garaged at 337 High St.

25. Petition of Peter Rosskothen, for a special permit for a non-conforming structure (4.7.3) at 3 Country Club Rd.

26. Petition of Tiffany Madru, for an extension of hours for the special permit at 28C Appleton St.

27. Petition of Nick Boccio, Paul R. Gallagjer for a zone change at 1 Maplecrest Circle, from R1 to RM20.

PRESIDENT’S REPORT

REPORTS OF COMMITTEES

28. Ordinance Committee Reports (if any)

28A. The Committee on Ordinance to whom was referred an order Special Permit Application of First City Provisions Inc for a Marijuana Manufacturing Establishment and Recreational Marijuana Retail Establishment at 89 South St (017-01-005) to operate a recreational marijuana retail and marijuana manufacturing establishment. Recommended that the order be adopted with the following conditions:
1. That the owner of the building always pay the commercial property tax rate to the extend allowed by federal, state, and local laws for the duration of the Special Permit.
2. That the business retains a minimum 30% Holyoke residents for non-security jobs.
3. That the hiring preference be given to security personnel that are retired Holyoke police or are a retired member of another police department that now lives in the city of Holyoke.
4. There shall be no marijuana consumption allowed on site.
5. That the hours of operation be set according to City ordinances.
6. That all outstanding issues identified by the Planning Department’s letter or the Engineer’s letter be addressed.

28B. The Committee on Ordinance to whom was referred an order Street Vendor License Application of Nicole Ortiz for operation of a food truck at 164 Race Street and 73 Sargeant Street. Recommended that the order be adopted.

28C. The Committee on Ordinance to whom was referred an order that the position of Professional accountant that has been budgeted for the Auditor’s department for fiscal year 2022 be assigned to Grade 10 of Schedule A of the Classification and Hiring Schedules of the City of Holyoke Ordinances. Recommended that the order be adopted.

29. Finance Committee Reports (if any)

29A. The Committee on Finance to whom was referred an order Petition for a new second hand license at 50 Holyoke St. for GameStop #4391 Recommended that the order has been adopted.

29B. The Committee on Finance to whom was referred an order MIFA Victory Theater Mural Project Budget – CPA FY21 Project Funding Recommendation Recommended that the order has been adopted.

29C. 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 “ARSON WATCH REWARD PROGRAM, $1K, NO MATCH ” 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. Recommended that the order has been adopted.

29D. 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 “FY2022 CRCC/PVPC CSO, $745,000, NO MATCH” 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. Recommended that the order has been adopted.

29E. 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 “SFY2021 COMMONWEALTH SECURITY TRUST FUND, $11,720, NO MATCH” 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. Recommended that the order has been adopted.

29F. The Committee on Finance to whom was referred an order that the amount of ONE THOUSAND TWO HUNDRED NINETY ONE AND 00/100 ($1,291.00) be authorized from the CITY SOLICITOR department’s PROFESSIONAL SERVICES-SPECIAL COUNSEL (11512-53010) appropriation in fiscal year 2022 for services rendered in fiscal year 2021 which were unencumbered at the 2021 fiscal year end. Recommended that the order has been adopted.

29G. The Committee on Finance to whom was referred an order that the amount of SIX HUNDRED DOLLARS/100 Dollars ($600.00) be authorized from the SOLICITOR’S OFFICE Department’s PROFESSIONAL SERVICES-SPECIAL COUNSEL (11512-53010) appropriation in fiscal year 2022 for services rendered in fiscal year 2021 which were unencumbered at the 2021 fiscal year end. Recommended that the order has been adopted.

29H. The Committee on Finance to whom was referred an order that there be and is hereby appropriated by transfer in the fiscal year 2022, ONE HUNDRED FORTY NINE THOUSAND SEVENTY SIX AND 00/100 Dollars ($149,076) as follows:
TO:
13001-51101 SCHOOL – PERSONAL SERVICES $71,456
13002-57000 SCHOOL – OTHER EXPENSES 34,181
18202-56510 SPED – TUITION ASSESSMENT 582
18202-56511 SCHOOL CHOICE ASSESSMENT 42,857
TOTAL: $149,076 Recommended that the order has been adopted.

29I. The Committee on Finance to whom was referred an order that there be and is hereby appropriated by transfer in the fiscal year 2022, ONE HUNDRED TWENTY FIVE THOUSAND AND 00/100 Dollars ($125,000) as follows:
FROM:
12101-51109 RESERVES $60,000
12101-51590 COURT 40,000
12101-51117 E911 DISPATCHER 2,000
12101-51107 PATROLMEN 20,000
12101-51104 LIEUTENANT 3,000
TOTAL: $125,000
TO:
12101-51300 OVERTIME $125,000
TOTAL: $125,000 Recommended that the order has been adopted.

29J. 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 “FY2022 STATE PLAN FOR THE LIBRARY SERVICES AND TECHNOLOGY (LSTA)-ARPA, $50K, NO MATCH ” 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 Recommended that the order has been adopted.

29K. The Committee on Finance to whom was referred an order That our City ensures to provide all Everbridge announcements to our constituents in both English and Spanish in an effort to improve access to essential services to persons with Limited English proficiency. Our population consists of more than 50 % Latino/Indigenous descent people, a good majority are Spanish native speakers, this population being considered under the Limited English Proficiency (An LEP person is someone who does not speak English as their primary language and has limited ability to read, speak, and/or write English at a level that permits him/her to interact efficiently with English speakers or documents without language assistance). Most recently department heads have been reaching out to Bilingual residents of our town that volunteer their voice and record the English followed by the Spanish verbiage of the message, however it is not consistent nor is there a formal procedure in place to ensure that it goes out in both languages. Recommended that the order has been complied with.

30. Public Safety Committee Reports (if any)

31. Public Service Committee Reports (if any)

31A. The Committee on Public Service to whom was referred an order From Acting Mayor Terence Murphy letter appointing Ms. Chelsea Gazillo, 79 Lawler St. to serve as a member of the Conservation Commission for the City of Holyoke: Ms. Gazillo will replace Mr. Price Armstrong and will serve the remainder of his term; said term will expire February 1, 2022 Awaiting disposition

31B. The Committee on Public Service to whom was referred an order From Mayor Alex B. Morse letter reappointing Mr. Jeffrey A. Trask, 28 Central Park Dr. to serve as the Emergency Management Director for the City of Holyoke: Mr. Trask will serve a one-year term; said term will expire on May 2022 Awaiting disposition

31C. The Committee on Public Service to whom was referred an order From Mayor Alex B. Morse letter reappointing Mr. Morris M. Partee, 127 St. Kolbe Dr. to serve as a member of the Board of Appeals for the City of Holyoke: Mr. Partee will serve a two-year term; said term will expire on July 1, 2023 Awaiting disposition

31D. The Committee on Public Service to whom was referred an order From Mayor Alex B. Morse letter reappointing Ms. Miriam Panitch 134 Madison Ave. to serve as a Commissioner of the Planning Board for the City of Holyoke: Ms. Panitch will serve a five-year term; said term will expire on June 30, 2024 Awaiting disposition

31E. The Committee on Public Service to whom was referred an order That the Public Service Committee interview for the position of Tax Collector. Awaiting disposition

32. Development and Governmental Relations Committee Reports (if any)

32A. The Committee on Development and Governmental Relations to whom was referred an order Special Permit Application of Gary Gladu for a driveway in front yard at 139 Huron Ave (154-00-065) off of the Downing Ave side of the property per section 6.1.8.1 of the Holyoke Zoning Ordinance Recommended that the order be adopted.

32B. The Committee on Development and Governmental Relations to whom was referred an order Special Permit Application for Home Occupation of Nicole Fontaine for a salon at 351 Jarvis Ave (146-00-005) per section 4.8.2 of the Holyoke Zoning Ordinance. Recommended that the order be adopted with the following conditions:
1. That the hours of operation be Wednesday 10 AM – 5 PM, Friday 12 PM – 9 PM, Saturday 9 AM – 4 PM, and Sunday 10 AM – 5 PM.
2. That there be allowed one client at a time and up to one additional person waiting.
3. That there be no deliveries or signs allowed.

32C. The Committee on Development and Governmental Relations to whom was referred an order Special Permit Application of Auto Sales Center Inc at 1607 Northampton St (106-00-043) to expand the current licensed car lot to incorporate newly acquired land at 1611 and 1615 Northampton St per section 7.2.13 of the Holyoke Zoning Ordinance. Recommended that the order be adopted with the following condition:
That the hours of operation be the same as the current business: Monday – Friday 9 AM – 5 PM, and Saturday 9 AM – 12 PM.

32D. The Committee on Development and Governmental Relations to whom was referred an order Holyoke CPA Annual Budget Article 2022 – Request for the City Council to vote to appropriate and reserve from the Community Preservation Fund annual revenues, in the amounts recommended by the Community Preservation Committee, for committee administrative expenses and reserves in fiscal year 2022, with each item to be considered a separate appropriation. Recommended that the order has been adopted.

32E. The Committee on Development and Governmental Relations to whom was referred an order License Agreement between City of Holyoke and Edward A. Owen Recommended that the order has been adopted.

32F. The Committee on Development and Governmental Relations to whom was referred an order that the City Council approve the Resolution for the Certified Housing Development Incentive Program Project and Local Tax Increment Exemption (TIE) Agreement with Canal Row, LLC for the housing development on land bound by Race and Main Streets (Assessors Map 030, Block 06, Parcels 001, 002, 004, 005, 006, 013 and 014) . Awaiting disposition

32G. The Committee on Development and Governmental Relations to whom was referred an order that the City Council approve the Resolution for the Certified Project and the Tax Increment Financing (TIF) Agreement with Canal Row, LLC for the commercial development on land bound by Race and Main Streets (Assessors Map 030, Block 06, Parcels 001, 002, 004, 005, 006, 013 and 014). Awaiting disposition

32H. The Committee on Development and Governmental Relations to whom was referred an order That the Honorable City Council, in accordance with M.G.L. ch. 30B and the Holyoke Procurement Ordinance, vote that the City of Holyoke accept the proposal and sell 12, 22 and 24 Main Street for $31,900 to H&H Realty Holdings, LLC (Oliver Homberg and Yazan Haddad, Managers). 12, 22 and 24 Main Street are adjacent vacant lots totaling approximately 10,455 square feet in size. The properties are identified in the Holyoke Assessor’s records as Map 033, Block 04, Parcels 011, 012 and 013, zoned General Industry (IG) and have a combined assessed value of $20,600. Awaiting disposition

32I. The Committee on Development and Governmental Relations to whom was referred an order That the Honorable City Council, in accordance with M.G.L. ch. 30B and the Holyoke Procurement Ordinance, vote that the City of Holyoke accept the proposal and sell 415 and 417 Main Street for $10,000 to Elliott Fire Sprinkler Systems, LLC (Chris Elliott, Manager). 415 Main Street is a vacant three-story mixed-use building on an approximate 2,744 square foot lot. The adjacent 417 Main Street is a vacant lot approximately 2,744 square feet in size. The properties are identified in the Holyoke Assessor’s records as Map 028-07-004 and 005, zoned Downtown business (BC) and have a combined assessed value of $135,400. Awaiting disposition

32J. The Committee on Development and Governmental Relations to whom was referred an order The city council invite Lynn Gray, General Manager, of the Holyoke Mall to a future DGR meeting. Recommended that the order has been complied with.

33. Charter and Rules Committee Reports (if any)

33A. The Committee on Charter and Rules to whom was referred an order Holyoke amend its charter to provide for city council confirmation of all new mayoral appointments to the board of public works and the fire commission. Further, the charter be amended to provide for city council confirmation on any current appointees at the time of reconfirmation. Moreover, the Charter and Rules committee and the acting Mayor consider whether to allow a nominee to either or both boards to be appointed directly by the City Council as well as consider any other related actions. Recommended that the order be adopted as amended, striking out all language except “that Holyoke amend its charter to provide for city council confirmation of all new mayoral appointments”, pending legal review.

33B. The Committee on Charter and Rules to whom was referred an order that the law department draft a home rule petition to be filed with the Legislature to remove the residency requirement for City Solicitor from section 45 of the Holyoke City Charter.
Section 45 of the Holyoke City Charter reads: No person shall be eligible to any of the offices of the city government, except superintendent of schools, unless he is a citizen and has been a resident of the city for at least two years.
Proposed amendment to section 45: No person shall be eligible to any of the offices of the city government, except superintendent of schools and City Solicitor, unless he is a citizen and has been a resident of the city for at least two years. Recommended that the order be adopted as amended to add into section 46 “and City Solicitor” after “except the office of superintendent of schools”

34. Joint City Council and School Committee Reports (if any)

MOTIONS, ORDERS AND RESOLUTIONS

35. ANDERSON-BURGOS — That DPW work with SUEZ to clean out the drain located at the northwest corner of the field area at Community Field

36. ANDERSON-BURGOS — That the DPW repair the track area near the drain at Community Field. Due to the drainage issue the path is now uneven and the sandstone that once covered the track has been washed out.

37. ANDERSON-BURGOS — That the DPW cut the overgrown weeds near the Community Field drainage swale.

38. ANDERSON-BURGOS — That the DPW relocate and replace the no discharging sign located on the west side corner of Beech St and Linden St. The sign should read “No stopping, standing, or discharging passengers from here to corner.” Sign should be relocated at the end of the driveway next to H.G. & E. 33S pole.

39. ANDERSON-BURGOS — That the DPW place a caution drive slowly autistic child at play sign in front of 20-22 Sydney Ave. The owners of the property are concerned about speeding cars hitting their child.

40. ANDERSON-BURGOS — That the DPW find a new location for the old Community Field plaque. The plaque has the late and great Marty Dunn’s name on it. The plaque has been taken down and left on its back since the renovation of the park.

41. ANDERSON-BURGOS — That the DPW address the drainage issue in front of 55 Bay State Rd. Every time there are down pours the rain builds up in front of the home attracting all types of insects in the spring and summer seasons. In the winter the left over water forms ice making the area dangerous to walk near.

42. BARTLEY — Ordered, that the Honorable City Council, in accordance with M.G.L. Ch. 30B and the Holyoke Code of Ordinances procurement ordinance, declare Clemente Street parcel 006 (Assessors Map 028, Block 04, Parcel 006) as surplus property available for disposition. The property is approximately 5,314 square feet in size, zoned Downtown Residential and has an assessed value of $34,500

43. BARTLEY — Ordered, that the Honorable City Council, in accordance with M.G.L. Ch. 30B and the Holyoke Code of Ordinances procurement ordinance, declare Clemente Street parcel 007 (Assessors Map 028, Block 04, Parcel 007) as surplus property available for disposition. The property is approximately 5,532 square feet in size, zoned Downtown Residential and has an assessed value of $34,500.

44. BARTLEY — Ordered, that the Honorable City Council, in accordance with the Holyoke Redevelopment Authority’s urban renewal plan entitled, “Connect. Construct. Create. – A Plan for the Revitalization of Center City Holyoke” which was approved by the Holyoke City Council on December 4, 2012 and as amended on December 15, 2020, vote to approve the transfer of Clemente Street parcel 006 (Assessors Map 028, Block 04, Parcel 006) to the Holyoke Redevelopment Authority for consideration of $1.00.  Said parcel is approximately 5,314 square feet in size, zoned Downtown Residential and has an assessed value of $34,500.

45. BARTLEY — Ordered, that the Honorable City Council, in accordance with the Holyoke Redevelopment Authority’s urban renewal plan entitled, “Connect. Construct. Create. – A Plan for the Revitalization of Center City Holyoke” which was approved by the Holyoke City Council on December 4, 2012 and as amended on December 15, 2020, vote to approve the transfer of Clemente Street parcel 007 (Assessors Map 028, Block 04, Parcel 007) to the Holyoke Redevelopment Authority for consideration of $1.00.  Said parcel is approximately 5,532 square feet in size, zoned Downtown Residential and has an assessed value of $34,500.

46. BARTLEY — That a handicap sign be placed in front of 122 Brown Ave. for Norma Rivera.

47. BARTLEY — The City Clerk please send a communication to City Council in time for its 2nd meeting in October 2021 on the following ( based upon the preliminary election of 09/21/2021):
A. turnout-did Holyoke meet expectations? How did Holyoke do compared to our neighbors?;
B. the new voting machines-any issues?
C. Satisfaction (or not) with the current polling locations
D. General impressions on Holyoke elections.

48. BARTLEY — City Council amend its rule #34 to add ” naming and renaming”. Refer to Charter and rules. Here is the current rule:

RULE 34:
All petitions for laying out, widening, altering, or relocating streets or ways shall be presented to the City Council, and by them referred to the Board of Public Works.

49. BARTLEY — The City amend its zoning ordinances to allow for front yard pools by special permit of the City Council and to make any other necessary changes to the Swimming Pool ordinance. Refer to Ordinance Committee and copy to Building commissioner said special permit would be reviewed as part of a public hearing process. The current zoning for Swimming Pools (sec 4.5.2) as currently written, states:

The wall of a swimming pool shall not be located less than eight (8) feet to any dwelling or accessory structure, six (6) feet from any rear or side lot line, and ten (10) feet from the street line. A pool shall not encroach into any front or side yard of a parcel. In the case of corner lots, pools shall not be constructed within the front yards of the lot.

50. LEAHY, MCGEE — Ordered that a representative of The Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife, and the Holyoke’s Animal Control Department come into the Public Service Commitee to discuss a strategic plan in regards to the increasing amount of wildlife in the City of Holyoke.

51. LEAHY, BARTLEY — That a spreadsheet be sent to City Councilors on at least a quarterly basis from the Mayor;s Office and/or Auditor’s office with the following information in
regards to the Marijuana industry in Holyoke:
1. Name and Address of business (include d/b/a and corporate name).
2. Owner(s)
3. Owner(s) Address
4. Business Phone number
5. Taxes paid YTD in present calendar year
6. Taxes paid in prior calendar years
7. How the tax revenues were used.

52. MCGEE — The honorable City Council Invite OPED director and representatives from Winn Development to provide an update on the 216 Appleton St project.

53. MCGEE — That the Biennial Municipal Election in the City of Holyoke for the choice of City Officers be and the same is hereby called to be held on Tuesday, November 2, 2021 in the several polling places as designated by the City Council. The polls will be opened at 7:00 am. in the forenoon and closed at 8:00 PM. in the afternoon of said day, and all the voters in the several precincts in which they are entitled to vote, between said hours, may cast their votes by voting machines and paper ballots for the election of:
Que las Elecciones Municipal (Biennial) en la Cuidad de Holyoke, para el escojer de oficiales de la cuidad, sera llevado a cabo el Martes, 2, de Noviembre 2021 en los varios barrios, designados por la Assambleista Municipal. Los precintos estaran abiertos a las 7:00 a.m. de la manana y permaneceran abierto hasta las 8:00 p.m., cuando los precintos sean designado para votar en las horas dicha y haigan dado sus votos por medio de las maquinas de eleccion o por boletos de papel, para la eleccion de:

MAYOR, to serve for the term of four years, from the first Monday in January following his election, and until his successor is qualified.
ALCALDE, para servir por un termino de cuatro anos, desde el primer Lunes de Enero, despues de las elecciones, O’hasta que su sucesor sea cualificado.

CITY CLERK, to serve for the term of four years, from the first Monday in January following his election, and until his successor is qualified.
ESCRIBIENTE MUNICIPAL, para servir por un termino de cuatro anos, desde el primer Lunes de Enero, despues de las elecciones, O’hasta que su sucesor sea cualificado.

TREASURER, to serve for the term of four years, from the first Monday in January following his election, and until his successor is qualified.
TESORERO, para servir por un termino de cuatro anos, desde el primer Lunes de Enero, despues de las elecciones, O’hasta que su sucesor sea cualificado.

ONE MEMBER OF THE SCHOOL COMMITTEE AT-LARGE to serve for the term of four years, from the first Monday in January following his/her election, and until his/her successor is qualified.
UN MIEMBRO DE EL COMITE DE ESCUELA EN-GENERAL, para servir por un termino de cuatro anos, desde el primer lunes en Enero, despues de las elecciones, O’hasta que su sucesor sea cualificado.

SIX COUNCILORS AT LARGE, to serve for the term of two years, from the first Monday in January following their election, and until their successors are qualified.
SEIS, ASAMBLEISTAS EN-GENERAL, para servir un termino de dos anos, desde el primer lunes de Enero, despues de las elecciones, O’hasta que su sucesor se cualificado.

ONE COUNCILOR FROM EACH WARD, by and from the voters of each ward, to serve for the term of two years, from the first Monday in January following their election, and until their successors are qualified.
UN ASAMBLEISTA DE CADA BARRIO, por los votantes de cada barrio, para servir por el termino de dos anos, desde el primer lunes de Enero despues de elecciones, O’hasta que su sucesor se cualificado.

ONE MEMBER OF THE SCHOOL COMMITTEE FOR EACH WARD, by and from the voters of each ward, to serve for the term of two years, from the first Monday in January following their election, and until their successors are qualified.
UN MIEMBRO DE EL COMITE DE ESCUELA DE CADA BARRIO, por los votantes de cada barrio, para servir un termino de dos anos, desde el primer lunes de Enero, despues de las elecciones, O’hasta que su sucesor sea cualificado.

54. MCGEE — That the Polling Place for each of the voting precinct in the City of Holyoke for the Municipal Election to be held Tuesday, November 2, 2021, be and the same are hereby designated as follows:

ORDENA, que los lugares para cada recinto en la Ciudad de Holyoke para las Elecciones Municipal Esta que se llevaran a cabo el Martes, 2 de Noviembre 2021 sea y al igual, por este medio designado lo siguente:

WARD ONE BARRIO UNO
PRECINCT A – Rosary Towers Recreation Room 21 Bowers St..
RECINTO A—Rosary Towers Recreation Room 21 de la Calle Bowers

PRECINCT B— Holyoke City Hall, 536 Dwight St.
RECINTO B— Holyoke City Hall, 536 Dwight St

WARD TWO BARRIO DOS
PRECINCT A—Morgan School Gym, South Bridge St. Entrance only
RECINTO A—Gimnasio de la Escuela Morgan, en la Calle So. Bridge solamente

PRECINCT B – Falcetti Towers, 475 Maple St.
RECINTO B – Falcetti Towers, 475 de la Calle Maple

WARD THREE BARRIO TRES
PRECINCT A & B – Metcalf School, 2019 Northampton St,
RECINTO A & B – Gimnasio de la Escuela Metcalf, 2019 de la Calle Northampton

PRECINCT B – Metcalf School Gym, 2019 Northampton St.
RECINTO B –Gimnasio de la Escuela Metcalf, 2019 de la Calle Northampton

WARD FOUR BARRIOS CUATRO
PRECINCT A& B – St. Paul’s Church Parish Center, Appleton St.
RECINTO A&B – St. Paul’s Church Parish Center, en la Calle Appleton

WARD FIVE BARRIOS CINCO
PRECINCT A – Lt. Elmer J. McMahon School Gym, Kane Rd.
RECINTO A—Gimnasio de la Escuela McMahon, en la Calle Kane

PRECINCT B – Maurice A. Donahue School Gym, Whiting Farms Rd.
RECINTO B—Gimnasio de la Escuela Donahue, en la Calle Whiting Farms

WARD SIX BARRIO SEIS
PRECINCT A&B – Sullivan School 400 Jarvis Ave.
RECINTO A&B – Escuela Sullivan, 400 de la Calle Jarvis

WARD SEVEN BARRIO SIETE
PRECINCT A&B – E. N. White School Gym, 1 Jefferson St.
PRECINTO A&B– Gimnasio de la Escuela E. N. White, 1 de la Calle Jefferson

55. MCGEE — That the City Council meeting of November 2, 2021 be rescheduled due to the Municipal Election.

56. MCGEE — Order that the Board of Health, Community Development, and Mayor do a survey of City Hall and the annex building in order to prioritize the top needs for improvements of the two buildings (I.e. elevators, mold removal, carpets, etc). Further that based on the public safety nature to these issues, determine if grant money can be used ASAP.

57. MCGEE — Order that the Mayor and City Council review and approve the relocation of a department or departments to the unused space of the tax collector/personnel office. These spaces are forward facing offices/spaces that allow better constituent access/service.  (Note: One consideration would be to move the planning department into these spaces which would allow constituents/business easier access to the process.)

58. MCGIVERIN — that in accordance with M.G.L. Chapter 44 Sec. 53A, the City Council hereby accepts the provisions of the “FFY22 MUNICIPAL ROAD SAFETY (MRS) PROGRAM, $41,650, NO MATCH” 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.

59. MCGIVERIN — that there be and is hereby appropriated by transfer in the fiscal year 2022, TWENTY EIGHT THOUSAND TWO HUNDRED SIXTY AND 00/100 Dollars ($28,260) as follows:

FROM:
14301-51102 HEAVY MOTOR EQUIPMENT OPERATOR $28,260
TOTAL: $28,260
TO:
14302-53100 REFUSE – OTHER SERVICES $28,260
TOTAL: $28,260

60. MCGIVERIN — that there be and is hereby appropriated by transfer in the fiscal year 2022, THREE THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED AND 00/100 Dollars ($3,500) as follows:

FROM:
11521-51104 HEAD CLERK $3,500
TOTAL: $3,500
TO:
11521-51101 PERSONNEL DIRECTOR $3,500
TOTAL: $3,500

61. MCGIVERIN — that there be and is hereby appropriated by transfer in the fiscal year 2022, FOUR THOUSAND AND 00/100 Dollars ($4,000) as follows:

FROM:
16911-51101 PAY-DIRECTOR $4,000
TOTAL: $4,000
TO:
16911-51104 PAY-PROGRAM COORDINATOR $2,000
16911-51106 PAY-OFFICE ASSISTANT 2,000
TOTAL: $4,000

62. MCGIVERIN — that there be and is hereby appropriated by transfer in the fiscal year 2022, TWO THOUSAND TWO HUNDRED TWENTY SEVEN AND 84/100 Dollars ($2,227.84) as follows:

FROM:
12201-51105 FIREFIGHTER $2,227.84
TOTAL: $2,227.84
TO:
12201-51180 INJURED ON DUTY $2,227.84
TOTAL: $2,227.84

63. MCGIVERIN — that there be and is hereby appropriated by transfer in the fiscal year 2022, THIRTY THREE THOUSAND SEVEN HUNDRED SEVENTY FOUR AND 28/100 Dollars ($33,774.28) as follows:

FROM:
12101-51104 LIEUTENANT $7,766.44
12101-51105 SERGEANT 6,723.80
12101-51107 PATROLMEN 19,284.04
TOTAL: $33,774.28
TO:
12101-51180 INJURED ON DUTY $33,774.28
TOTAL: $33,774.28

64. MCGIVERIN — Ordered that the sum of $1,918,200 is appropriated to pay the costs of infrastructure improvements for the following City of Holyoke vicinities: replacement of Roberts Field running track, sidewalk resurfacing and improvements in the areas of Brown Avenue, Westfield Road, Clark Street, Gilman Street, Wycoff, Highland, Vadnais, Princeton and Jefferson, and the payment of all costs incidental and related thereto, and that to meet this appropriation, the Treasurer, with the approval of the Mayor, is authorized to borrow said amount under and pursuant to Chapter 44, Section 7(1) of the General Laws, or pursuant to any other enabling authority, and to issue bonds or notes of the City therefore; that the Mayor is authorized to contract for and expend any state aid available for the project; and that the Mayor is authorized to take any other action necessary or convenient to carry out this project.

Further Ordered: That any premium received by the City upon the sale of any bonds or notes approved by this vote, less any such premium applied to the payment of the costs of issuance of such bonds or notes, may be applied to the payment of costs approved by this vote in accordance with Section 20 of the General Laws, thereby reducing the amount authorized to be borrowed to pay such costs by a like amount.

Further Ordered: That the Treasurer is authorized to file an application to qualify under Chapter 44A of the General Laws any and all of the bonds or notes authorized to be issued pursuant to this Order, and to provide such information and execute such documents as may be required for such purposes.

Further Ordered: That in order to reduce interest costs, the City Treasurer, with the approval of the Mayor, is authorized to refinance any bonds issued pursuant to this Order and in connection therewith, to issue refunding bonds in accordance with Chapter 44, Section 21A of the General Laws.

Further Ordered: That there shall be no change in the purpose of this bond authorization without prior vote of approval by the Holyoke City Council.

65. MCGIVERIN — that in accordance with M.G.L. Chapter 44 Sec. 53A, the City Council hereby accepts the provisions of the ” American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, Coronavirus Local Coronavirus Local Fiscal Recovery Fund (CLFRF) County Reallocation, $7,792,257, ” 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.

66. MCGIVERIN — that there be and is hereby appropriated by transfer in the fiscal year 2022, ONE HUNDRED FORTY SEVEN THOUSAND SEVEN HUNDRED THIRTY FOUR AND 23/100 Dollars ($147,734.23) as follows:

FROM:
13002-57000 OTHER EXPENSES $147,734.23
TOTAL: $147,734.23

67. MURPHY — Ordered, that Chapter 2, Article II, Division 6 “Administrative Assistant to the City Council,” Section 2-181 “Duties generally” be amended to add an additional category of duties pertaining to the management and updates of the city website and social media accounts, including offering guidance to staff members of city departments on use of the website as a records access and communication tool.

LATE FILES:

A. VACON — Ordered, request that HG&E install a street light on pole #2 Cross Road in front of #155 Cross Road.

B. ANDERSON-BURGOS, MCGEE — Ordered, that the City Council issue a proclamation in honor of the raising of the Puerto Rican flag to celebrate the culture and contributions of the Puerto Rican diaspora of the City of Holyoke.

C. From Brenna Murphy McGee, MMC letter in response to the order filed by Councilor Bartley regarding the Preliminary Election.

D. MCGIVERIN — that there be and is hereby appropriated by transfer in the fiscal year 2022, EIGHTEEN THOUSAND ONE HUNDRED ONE DOLLARS AND 77/100 Dollars ($18,101.77) as follows:
FROM:
12201-51105 FIREFIGHTER $6,751.11
12201-51109 ASST FIRE ALARM OPERATOR 11,350.66
TOTAL: $18,101.77
TO:
12201-51101 FIRE CHIEF $4.92
12201-51103 CAPTAINS 8,076.00
12201-51104 LIEUTENANTS 9,347.46
12201-51107 SUPERVISOR-FIRE ALARMS 673.39
TOTAL: $18,101.77

E. MCGIVERIN — that there be and is hereby appropriated by transfer in the fiscal year 2022, ELEVEN THOUSAND EIGHT HUNDRED FOURTEEN DOLLARS AND 00/100 Dollars ($11,814.00) as follows:
FROM:
11211-51103 AIDE TO MAYOR $11,814
TOTAL: $11,814
TO:
15101-51103 SANITARIAN II $3,319
15101-51105 HEAD CLERK 1,339
15101-51107 SANITARIAN III 1,775
15101-51109 SANITARIAN I 1,551
15101-51111 FLOATING CLERK 1,549
15101-51104 PUBLIC HEALTH NURSE 2,221
TOTAL: $11,814.00

F. MURPHY — Ordered, that the City Council consider merging the Holyoke Historical Commission and the Historic District Commissions

G. MCGEE — Ordered, an order that the Finance Committee or the Public Safety Committee invite in DPW to discuss the meters (safety issues, collections etc.)