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AGENDA

PUBLIC HEARING

1. Petition from various Holyoke residents, petition regarding CPA rate change

PUBLIC COMMENT

LAID ON THE TABLE

2. The Committee on Ordinance to whom was referred an order that an ordinance be
established to address the 2/3 majority vote of the body for votes. Legal please provide
the language necessary for review.
Recommended that the order, with two separate legal drafts, be referred to the Council
without recommendations.

COMMUNICATIONS

3. From Mayor Joshua Garcia, letter appointing Catherine Pratt of 11 Lexington St. to
serve on HEDIC. Ms. Pratt will replace Rosa Pantoja and will serve a three-year term,
expiring June 30, 2027.

4. From Mayor Joshua Garcia, letter appointing Lauren Niles of 40 Lexington, to serve as
a Commissioner of the Planning Board. Ms. Niles will replace Mr. Nathan Chung and
will serve the remainder of his term expiring on June 30, 2027.

5. From Mayor Joshua Garcia, letter reappointing Anthony Luciano of 24 O’Connor Ave to
serve on the Licensing Board. Mr. Luciano will serve a six year term, expiring August 1,
2030.

6. From City Clerk Brenna Murphy McGee and Jeffery Anderson-Burgos, minutes from
April 16, 2024 meeting

7. From City Solicitor Lisa Ball, outside counsel on litigation

8. From City Auditor Tanya Wdowiak, 4-30-2024 GENERAL FUND BUDGET VERSUS
ACTUAL

9. From Retirement Board, communication regarding COLA

10. From Community Preservation Act Committee, FY25 CPA Budget Proposal

11. From Stuart Saginor, CPA Colition, communication regarding CPA reduction

12. From Local Historic District, minutes from December 21, 2023, January 18, 2023 and
February 29, 2024

13. From Historical Commission, minutes for March 11, 2024

14. Grant Completion, SAFE FY23 Fund FIR688 PETITIONS

15. Petition from John McCann of 415 Ingleside St., renewal of a Home Occupation for
Ingleside Therapeutic Massage and Yoga

16. Petition of Erin Kelly, application for a renewal of a Home Occuption at 123 Homestead
Ave for a Yoga Business

17. Petition of Karen Spear, application for a renewal of a Home Occuption at 778
Homestead Ave for a Nail Salon

18. Petition from Holyoke Turn Verein at 624 S. Bridge St., application for a renewal of one
pool table and 6 bowling alleys

19. Petition of William F. Sullivan & Co Inc, of 107 Appleton St. for a Junk Dealer’s License

20. Petition of William F. Sullivan & Co Inc, of 1-3 Jed Days Landing. for a Junk Dealer’s
License

21. Petition from GameStop at 50 Holyoke St. application for a renewal of a Second Hand
License
22. Petition of Felix Rivera Soto Jr, application for a Street Vendor License

PRESIDENT’S REPORT

REPORTS OF COMMITTEES

23. The Committee on Ordinance to whom was referred an order that all ordinance/charter
references to an Assistant Superintendent of Public Works be updated to Assistant
Director of Public Works
Recommended that the order has been complied with.

24. The Committee on Finance to whom was referred an order that there be and is hereby
appropriated by transfer in the fiscal year 2024, THIRTY TWO THOUSAND NINE
HUNDRED SEVENTY FIVE AND 00/100 Dollars ($32,975.00) as follows:
FROM:
8811-10400 CAPITAL STABILIZATION $32,975
TOTAL: $32,975.00
TO:
16303-58001 RECREATION CAPITAL OUTLAY-VEHICLES $32,975
TOTAL: $32,975.00
Recommended that the order be adopted.

25. The Committee on Finance to whom was referred an order that there be and is hereby
appropriated by transfer in the fiscal year 2024, EIGHT THOUSAND AND 00/100
Dollars ($8,000) as follows:
FROM:
16101-51103 REFERENCE LIBRARIAN $8,000
TOTAL: $8,000
TO: 16101-51112 FINANCIAL MANAGER $8,000
TOTAL: $8,000
Recommended that the order be adopted.
26. The Committee on Finance to whom was referred an order That the Water Commission
and Manager come to the finance committee for an annual financial update to discuss
the status of their finances, projects and rates.
Recommended that the order has been complied with.

27. The Committee on Finance to whom was referred an order that there be and is hereby
appropriated by transfer in the fiscal year 2024, TWENTY THOUSAND AND 00/100
Dollars ($20,000) as follows:
FROM:
8815-10400 CANNABIS STABILIZATION $20,000
TOTAL: $20,000
TO:
19442-53005 CANNABIS – OPED LEGAL SERVICES $20,000
TOTAL: $20,000
Recommended that the order be adopted.
28. The Committee on Finance to whom was referred an order that there be and is hereby
appropriated by transfer in the fiscal year 2024, EIGHTY THOUSAND ONE HUNDRED
SIXTY AND 00/100 Dollars ($80,160) as follows:
FROM:
8811-10400 CAPITAL STABILIZATION $80,160
TOTAL: $80,160
TO:
12203-58000 FIRE DEPT. – CAPITAL OUTLAY VEHICLES $80,160
TOTAL: $80,160
Recommended that the order be adopted.

29. The Committee on Finance to whom was referred an order that the amount of ONE
THOUSAND ONE HUNDRED TWENTY SIX AND 29/100 Dollars ($1,126.29) be
authorized from the TREASURER Department’s R&M OFFICE EQUIPMENT (11452-
52400) appropriation in fiscal year 2024 for services rendered in fiscal year 2023 which
were unencumbered at the 2023 fiscal year end.
Recommended that the order be adopted.

30. The Committee on Finance to whom was referred an order That the amount of five
million dollars ($5,000,000) is appropriated for the purpose of financing the demolition,
remodeling, reconstruction, engineering, construction, and equipping or re-equipping of
various city parking facilities, including the payment of costs incidental or related
thereto. To meet this appropriation the Treasurer, with the approval of the Mayor is
authorized to borrow said amount under and pursuant to M.G.L. Chapter 44, Section 7
or any other enabling authority.

FURTHER ORDERED: 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 these projects.
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 there shall be no change in the purpose of this bond
authorization without prior vote of approval by the Holyoke City Council.
Recommended that the order be denied.

31. The Committee on Finance to whom was referred an order that there be and is hereby
appropriated by transfer in the fiscal year 2024, SEVEN THOUSAND ONE HUNDRED
FORTY FIVE AND 96/100 Dollars ($7,145.96) as follows:
FROM:
8811-10400 CAPITAL STABILIZATION $7,145.96
TOTAL: $7,145.96
TO:
14222-52502 R&M CITY HALL $7,145.96
TOTAL: $7,145.96
Recommended that the order be adopted.

32. The Committee on Finance to whom was referred an order that there be and is hereby
appropriated by transfer in the fiscal year 2024, TWENTY THOUSAND AND 00/100
Dollars ($20,000) as follows:
FROM:
14251-51106 PROP MAINTENANCE & DEMO WORKER $5,000
14301-51103 REFUSE LABORER 10,000
16501-51106 PARKS HMEO 5,000
TOTAL: $20,000
TO:
14262-52410 R&M VEHICLES $20,000
TOTAL: $20,000
Recommended that the order be adopted.

33. 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
“MASSDEP FY24 SEWAGE NOTIFICATION ASSISTANCE GRANT, $50,000, 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.

Sec 2-509 – Grant Reporting
Any city department, of which has received grant funding by approval of the city council
pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws, or any other authorizing criteria, shall within
a reasonable period of time, but no later than 60 days from the conclusion of said grant,
generate a detailed report which outlines the planned outcomes with the documented
actual results. Said report shall be submitted to the city clerk for addition to the city council’s next agenda.
Recommended that the order be adopted.
34. The Committee on Finance to whom was referred an order that there be and is hereby
appropriated by transfer in the fiscal year 2024, TWENTY FIVE THOUSAND AND
00/100 Dollars ($25,000) as follows:
FROM:
15101-51103 SANITARIAN II $11,000
15101-51107 SANITARIAN III 6,000
15101-51109 SANITARIAN I 5,000
15101-51111 FLOATING CLERK 3,000
TOTAL: $25,000
TO:
11512-53010 SPECIAL COUNSEL $20,000
11512-53006 PROFESSIONALSERVICES -OTHER 5,000
TOTAL: $25,000
Recommended that the order be adopted.

35. 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
“PLYMOUTH PAPER DONATION, 12 PALLETS -ASSORTED PAPER GOODS,
ESTIMATED VALUE $23,882, ” 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 donation.
Recommended that the order be adopted.

36. The Committee on Finance to whom was referred an order that the amount of ONE
THOUSAND NINE HUNDRED FIFTY AND 00/100 Dollars ($1,950) be authorized from
the COMPUTER Department’s SOFTWARE LICENSE/USAGE FEES (11552-53100)
appropriation in fiscal year 2024 for services rendered in fiscal year 2023 which were
unencumbered at the 2023 fiscal year end.
Recommended that the order be adopted.

37. The Committee on Finance to whom was referred an order that there be and is hereby
appropriated by transfer in the fiscal year 2024, EIGHT HUNDRED FIFTY THOUSAND
AND 00/100 Dollars ($850,000.00) as follows:
FROM:
3000-10400 SCHOOL ROOF PROJECTS $9,718.40
3010-10400 DPW HIGHWAY RECONSTRUCTION $2,269.50
3040-10400 DESIGN OF CONNECTOR ROAD $10,113.55
3100-10400 POLICE STATION $29,859.85
3130-10400 PROPERTY DEMOLITION PROJECT $2,080.25
3150-10400 FIRE STATION $3,453.54
3170-10400 MOSHER STREET CSO $96,784.01
3250-10400 COMMUNITY FIELD $44,721.97
3270-10400 APPLETON STREE SEWER SEPARATION $1,568.25
3290-10400 FLOOD CONTROL LEVEE CERTIFICATION $614.63 3320-10400 PARKING GARAGES RECONSTRUCTION $16,602.59
3330-10400 DEAN VOC SCIENCE LAB $156,211.90
3340-10400 FIRE TRUCKS $20,692.14
6040-10400 SEWER PLANT IMPROVEMENTS $7,309.42
0430-10400 SALE OF REAL ESTATE $303,000.00
8811-10400 CAPITAL STABILIZATION $145,000.00
TO:
13003-58200 CAPITAL OUTLAY-SCHOOL BUILDINGS $850,000.00
Recommended that the order be returned to the Auditor
38. The Committee on Finance to whom was referred an order that the City Council
consider approving the purchase by the City of 225 High Street, Holyoke by a
consensual order of taking. This order is a companion order to a previous order
requesting a transfer in FY 2024 of $850,000.00 from several accounts to Capital
outlay-school buildings.
Recommended that the order be returned to the Auditor.

39. The Committee on Finance to whom was referred an order that the ballot question
approved by the City Council be placed on the ballot on November 4, 2024 as
referenced in the 9/26/23 decision by Judge Mulqueen.
Ballot Question
Shall the City of Holyoke amend the current Community Preservation Act real estate
surcharge, as established in accordance with the provisions of Section 3 of Chapter 44B
of the Massachusetts General Laws, and which amendment of such surcharge is
permissible pursuant to Section 16 of Chapter 44B of the Massachusetts General Laws,
and approved by its legislative body, from 1.5% to 1.0%, a summary of which appears
below?
(with revised dates)
8
Community Preservation Act Ballot Question and Draft Summary
Ballot Question
Shall the City of Holyoke amend the current Community Preservation Act real estate
surcharge, as established in accordance with the provisions of Section 3 of Chapter 44B
of
the Massachusetts General Laws, and which amendment of such surcharge is
permissible pursuant to Section 16 of Chapter 44B of the Massachusetts General Laws,
and approved by its legislative body, from 1.5% to 1.0%, a summary of which appears
below?
Summary of Question
On October 3, 2023, the City Council voted, without taking a position, to place a
question on the ballot which will allow voters to reduce the current Community
Preservation Act real estate surcharge from 1.5% to 1.0%.. The question will be
approved, and the real estate surcharge shall be so reduced, if a majority of the voters
voting on the ballot question
vote “yes”. The question will not be approved, and the real estate surcharge shall
remain the same, if a majority of the voters voting on the ballot question vote “no”
On November 8, 2016, the voters of the City of Holyoke voted to accept Sections 3 to 7
of Chapter 44B, known as the Community Preservation Act (hereinafter referred to as
the “Act’*). By accepting the Act, a funding source was established to enable the City of Holyoke to: (1) acquire, create and preserve open space, which includes land for parks,
playgrounds and athletic fields; (2) acquire, preserve and rehabilitate historic resources
such as historic community buildings and artifacts; and (3) acquire, create, and preserve
and support community housing to help local families meet their housing needs. By
accepting the Act, a surcharge of 1.5% was assessed on real estate on an annual basis
beginning in Fiscal Year 2018. Exempted from the surcharge are: (1) property owned
and occupied as a domicile by any person who would qualify for low income housing or
low or moderate income senior housing in the City of Holyoke, as defined in Section 2 of
the Act; (2) $100,000 of the value of each taxable parcel of residential real property; and
(3) $100,000 of the value of each taxable parcel of class three, commercial property,
and class four, industrial property as defined in section 2A of said chapter 59. A
taxpayer receiving a regular property tax abatement or exemption will also receive a pro
rata reduction in the surcharge. Any taxpayer seeking a low income or senior exemption
shall apply for said exemption annually to the City of Holyoke.
Recommended that the order be adopted, as amended, deleting November 4, 2024 and
replacing it with November 5, 2024, as well as deleting October 3, 2023 and replacing it
with March 6, 2024.
Recommended that the order be adopted, as amended, deleting November 4, 2024 and
replacing it with November 5, 2024, as well as deleting October 3, 2023 and replacing it
with May 7, 2024

40. The Committee on Finance to whom was referred an order that 2 separate votes be
taken by the City Council on the Community Preservation Act (CPA) as follows:
#1 whether to reduce the percentage from 1.5 % to 1%
#2 vote to put the CPA results from this question on the ballot
Recommended that the order be given a leave to withdraw.

41. The Committee on Finance to whom was referred an order that the recent vote by the
City Council to keep the CPA at 1.5% be rescinded and a new vote be taken to reduce
the CPA tax to 1.0% and be placed on the November ballot.
Recommended that the order be given a leave to withdraw.

42. The Committee on Development and Governmental Relations to whom was referred an
order Special permit application of Hasan Kuruca at 263 Hampden Street (006-04-013)
for an outdoor vehicle sales lot.
Recommended that the special permit be granted with the following conditions:
1. That the hours of operation be Monday-Saturday, 8am-6pm
2. That there be no more than 10 vehicles on the property
3.That the be no vehicle repairs done on site beyond safety repairs to make the vehicles
safe for sale.

43. The Committee on Development and Governmental Relations to whom was referred an
order that the Honorable City Council accept the revised proposal for 689 Main Street
(Assessors Map 055, Block 00, Parcel 009) as described in the letter (attached)
previously submitted as a communication to the City Council.
Recommended that the revised proposal be adopted.

44. The Committee on Development and Governmental Relations to whom was referred an
order that the City Council approve an Amendment to a Home Rule Petition for the purposeof expanding the Center City Liquor License Area.
Recommended that the order be adopted.

45. The Committee on Development and Governmental Relations to whom was referred an
order 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 including a Local Tax Increment Exemption
(TIE) Agreement with Open Square Properties, LLC for the new downtown market rate
housing development at 4 Open Square Way (Assessors Map 022, Block 01, Parcel
003).
Recommended that the order be adopted.

46. The Committee on Development and Governmental Relations to whom was referred an
order that Ordered that the City Council sign and support the attached amended
Resolution to create a state-authorized cultural district for at least (10) years to be
named the Puerto Rican Cultural District.
Recommended that the order be adopted.
47. The Committee on Charter and Rules to whom was referred an order that the Legal
Department clarify the meaning of “senior member” as related to City Council rules 3B
and 8D.
Awaiting disposition

48. The Committee on Charter and Rules to whom was referred an order From Attorney
Kathleen Degnan, legal opinion regarding context of “senior”
Awaiting disposition

49. The Committee on Charter and Rules to whom was referred an order that all Charter
references to an Assistant Superintendent of Public Works be updated to Assistant
Director of Public Works.
Awaiting disposition
50. The Committee on Charter and Rules to whom was referred an order that City Council
Rule 7B be amended to allow speakers during Public Comment to speak for up to 3
minutes. The current rule allows for up to ten speakers to each speak for 1.5 minutes.
Awaiting disposition

51. The Committee on Charter and Rules to whom was referred an order that the City
Council amend its rules to create a Vice President position in the City Council.
Awaiting disposition

52. The Committee on Charter and Rules to whom was referred an order that the City
Council establish a rule that requires any resident running to fill a vacant city council
seat will need to obtain 50 signatures from eligible residents in order to be considered
by the full City Council for appointment.
Awaiting disposition

53. The Committee on Charter and Rules to whom was referred an order that a Home Rule
Petition be filed with amendments to the City Charter as required for consistency with state law, pertaining to our city’s restructuring of municipal finance.
Awaiting disposition

54. The Committee on Charter and Rules to whom was referred an order The City of
Holyoke amends any charter, ordinance and any other regulations relative to its Tax
Collector and combines the office with its City Treasurer so long as a charter change to
appoint rather than elect Holyoke’s City Treasurer is approved by the legislature and
Holyoke voters.
Awaiting disposition

55. The Committee on Charter and Rules to whom was referred an order That the City of
Holyoke, through its Honorable City Council and Honorable Mayor, hereby petitions the
Massachusetts General Court to enact legislation “Establishing an Appointed Treasurer
for the City of Holyoke” in the form set forth below; provided, however, that the General
Court may reasonably vary the form and substance of the requested legislation within
the scope of the general public objectives of this petition.
“An Act Establishing an Appointed Treasurer for the City of Holyoke” – This act
proposes to change the City Treasurer from an elected position to an appointed one;
the appointment will be made by the Mayor, with approval of the City Council, for a
term not to exceed five (5) years and qualifications for the position may be established
by ordinance. If adopted, the Treasurer elected in the 2023 municipal election will fill the
vacancy in the office for the remaining two (2) years, and a Treasurer will be appointed
to the position following the expiration of that term in January 2026 or sooner if the
office is vacated.
Awaiting disposition

56. The Committee on Charter and Rules to whom was referred an order That the City of
Holyoke, through its Honorable City Council and Honorable Mayor, hereby petitions the
Massachusetts General Court to enact legislation “Establishing an Appointed Treasurer
for the City of Holyoke” in the form set forth below; provided, however, that the General
Court may reasonably vary the form and substance of the requested legislation within
the scope of the general public objectives of this petition. “An Act Establishing an
Appointed Treasurer for the City of Holyoke” – This act proposes to change the City
Treasurer from an elected position to an appointed one; the appointment will be made
by the City Council, for a term not to exceed five (5) years and qualifications for the
position may be established by ordinance. If adopted, the Treasurer elected in the 2023
municipal election will fill the vacancy in the office for the remaining two (2) years, and a
Treasurer will be appointed to the position following the expiration of that term in
January 2026 or sooner if the office is vacated.
Awaiting disposition

57. The Committee on Charter and Rules to whom was referred an order From Atty
Kathleen Degnan, Asst City Solicitor, home rule petition for appointed treasurer.
Awaiting disposition

MOTIONS, ORDERS AND RESOLUTIONS

58. Jourdain- Ordered, that the Joint Committee on City Council and School Committee
review the process for the naming of the new middle school replacing Peck Middle School at the same location; including, the apparent desire by some to possibly change
the name from Superintendent William R. Peck who was Superintendent of our Schools
from 1920-1963 and a World War 1 Naval Veteran and had this middle school named
for him by the city in 1970. That the Joint Committee and Law Department also review
our ordinances and rules on naming Holyoke owned facilities and buildings specifically
Chapter 12 of our Ordinances so that we ensure we are following the proper procedure
for the naming of the new school which is a city owned municipal building.

59. Jourdain, Vacon, Devine, Sullivan, Bartley- Ordered, that the Holyoke City Council go
on record as opposed to the legislation pending in Boston to create a new 2% local
surcharge tax on real estate transactions. This new surtax would create crippling costs
on our residents and businesses, robbing residents of preciously needed funds, make
home ownership even more unattainable and unaffordable (appx $5,000 tax surcharge
on the average Holyoke home and appx $8,800 on average Holyoke business), and
further reduce economic development in our city. Holyoke has been deeply committed
to affordable housing for many decades while many other communities do little to
help. Instead of taxing Holyokers more, the state should be providing resources to
cities like Holyoke who are already doing their fair share. This new surtax is
unaffordable to Holyokers and allows the state to pass the buck onto cities and towns
instead of meeting its own commitments. That this resolution be adopted and sent to
our state delegation, Registrar of Deeds Cheryl Coakley-Rivera and the Governor’s
office.

60. Magrath-Smith- Ordered, that the language from sections 74-32, 74-33, 74-34, and 74-
35 be updated based on guidance from the Board of Public Works and the Recycling
Advisory Committee.

61. Ocasio- Ordered that Pettiah and Main St.going up or down have, that needs paved

62. Ocasio- Ordered that James and Temples from the corner to the center needs to be
fixed.

63. Ocasio- Ordered that Meadow St be fixed, residents said that it was filed and send to
DPW

64. Ocasio- Ordered that a Speed Hump be put on, Main and Temples st . They using the
road as a speedway, tire mark on road.

65. Ocasio- Ordered that ” No Parking on Grass ” Sign be put up at Springdale Park.

66. Ocasio- Ordered that they put , another “POOP” staand on the other side. And refill the
one that is already there.

67. Ocasio- Ordered that they go look at the ” Picnic Tables ” at Springdale Park and
replace with new ones, the cracked and missing screws.

68. Ocasio- Ordered that someone comes to the City Councilor meeting and explained why
the ” Triffic Light ” that was removed and replaced with ” STOP SIGNS ” what’s the plan. 69. Ocasio- Ordered that the “Black Fancying Light Poles” around Clemente St and South
Bridge St, be turned on for residents safety.never on.

70. Rivera, J.-Order for the removal of the handicap parking sign currently installed at 36
Northeast Street. The tenant, Lori Bresnahan, has relocated to Easthampton, making
the presence of the handicap sign unnecessary at the specified location.

71. ANDERSON-BURGOS — Ordered that temporary speed humps be placed on
Columbus Ave to see if they will help reduce speeding. Constituent request.

72. Bartley- DPW PLEASE stripe the “no parking” area on Russell Terrace (east side) asap.
This is alreadydesignated in Ordinance but the striping has been pending for a few
years. Receive, Adopt,
Refer to DPW and please follow-up with the admin. Assistant in 45 days to advise
if/when
installed.

73. Bartley- The Veterans Services department head look to expanding the number of signs
on Holyoke’s Purple Heart Trail. Refer to Veterans Services Dept, War Memorial
Commission and refer to Public Service for a follow-up.

74. Bartley- City Council present a Proclamation to Barbara Bernard on the occasion of her
well-deservedinduction into the Massachusetts Broadcasters Hall of Fame. (See
attachment for a list of the
honorees – event to take place June 13, 2024 at the Boston Marriott Quincy Hotel)

75. Bartley- DPW install raised X-walk on South St. at Elmwood Towers. Similar to either
the ones on Westfield Rd. at Mayer Field and on Main St. at Dean Tech. Receive,
Adopt & Refer to DPW and Mayor. Refer to Finance and Public Safety for follow-up.

76. Bartley- DPW install TEMPORARY NO PARKING signs on the South side of the South
St. X-walk fromElmwood Towers. Please do so immediately so that seniors have a
clearer pathway to see
vehicles prior to crossing. Leave them installed until the Pedestrian Traffic light is
repaired.
Receive, Adopt and Refer to DPW. Send order to Public Safety for a follow-up to ensure
compliance.

77. Bartley- DPW, Emergency Management, HPD and Mayor’s office determine a safety
plan to better warn truckers traveling on Main St. of the iron R/R bridge at Lyman
St. Yet another collision occurred last week. Consider checking out the flashing
beacons and warning signs on East Mountain Rd, Westfield.

78. Bartley- DPW work with MA DOT to remove the dead trees by the US Route 91
overpass at Westfield Rd. This area is in need of some attention. Receive, Adopt and
Refer to DPW. Refer to Public Safety for a follow-up.

79. Bartley- The City Council present a Proclamation to The Support Network, champions of
emotionalhealth for children, in recognition of the work it does for youth in the community and to honor
Mental Health Week (May 5-11) in Massachusetts.

80. Devine- ORDERED that the DPW place a ONE WAY sign facing Pine Street across
from the Pine Street exit of the Holyoke YMCA

81. Devine- ORDERED that the City Council consider a rule addition to to RULE 6C
(DECORUM/SPEAKING) adding the following words as a second paragraph:

“No Councilor shall speak more than 4 minutes during debate. The President/and or
the City Council Administrative Assistant shall keep track of the minutes. A (1) one
minute reminder shall be given at the 3 minute mark during debate.”

82. Devine- ORDERED: That a digital time clock be provided to the President of the City
Council, in the City Council budget for the purposes of keeping time for Public Speak
and City Council rule addition to Rule #6C.

83. Devine- Ordered, that there be and is hereby appropriated by transfer in the fiscal year
2024, FIFTEEN THOUSAND THREE HUNDRED FIFTY NINE AND 80/100 Dollars
($15,359.80) as follows:

FROM:
12101-51105 SERGEANTS $6,995.44
12101-51107 PATROLMEN 8,364.36
TOTAL: $15,359.80
TO:
12101-51180 INJURED ON DUTY $15,359.80
TOTAL: $15,359.80

84. Devine- Ordered, that there be and is hereby appropriated by transfer in the fiscal year
2024, TWENTY ONE THOUSAND EIGHTEEN AND 67/100 Dollars ($21,018.67) as
follows:

FROM:
12101-51105 SERGEANTS $8,744.30
12101-51107 PATROLMEN 12,274.37
TOTAL: $21,018.67
TO:
12101-51180 INJURED ON DUTY (PAYROLL 4/13/2024) $21,018.67
TOTAL: $21,018.67

85. Devine- Ordered, that there be and is hereby appropriated by transfer in the fiscal year
2024, FIFTEEN THOUSAND THREE HUNDRED FIFTY NINE AND 80/100 Dollars
($15,359.80) as follows:

FROM:
12101-51105 SERGEANTS $6,995.44 12101-51107 PATROLMEN 8,364.36
TOTAL: $15,359.80
TO:
12101-51180 INJURED ON DUTY $15,359.80
TOTAL: $15,359.80

86. Devine- Ordered, that there be and is hereby appropriated by transfer in the fiscal year
2024, THIRTEEN THOUSAND AND 00/100 Dollars ($13,000) as follows:

FROM:
14211-51306 ADMIN OVERTIME-SUPERVISORS – DPW $13,000
TOTAL: $13,000
TO:
14301-51400 REFUSE PAY-LONGEVITY $750
12941-51300 FORESTRY PAY- OVERTIME 1,600
14101-51400 PARKS PAY-LONGEVITY 1,000
14211-51300 ADMIN PAY-OVERTIME 2,000
14212-53190 ADMIN EDUCATION EXPENSE 2,000
14222-52505 PROPERTY R&M SENIOR CENTER 4,000
14222-52514 PROPERTY R&M N HOLYOKE FIRE STATION 1,000
14261-51400 AUTO PAY-LONGEVITY 650
TOTAL: $13,000

87. Devine- Ordered, that there be and is hereby appropriated by transfer in the fiscal year
2024, ONE THOUSAND AND 00/100 Dollars ($1,000) as follows:

FROM:
11751-51223 DEVELOPMENTAL SPECIALIST $1,000
TOTAL: $1,000
TO:
11751-51300 OVERTIME $1,000
TOTAL: $1,000

88. Devine- Ordered, that there be and is hereby appropriated by transfer in the fiscal year
2024, THIRTY THOUSAND AND 00/100 Dollars ($30,000) as follows:

FROM:
12201-51105 FIREFIGHTERS $30,000
TOTAL: $30,000
TO:
12201-51300 OVERTIME $30,000
TOTAL: $30,000

89. Devine- Ordered, that there be and is hereby appropriated by transfer in the fiscal year
2024, FORTY FIVE THOUSAND AND 00/100 Dollars ($45,000) as follows:
FROM:
14101-51105 PAY-SR CIVIL ENGINEER $20,000
14101-51101 PAY-ENGINEER 25,000
TOTAL: $45,000
TO:
14102-53010 PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES $45,000
TOTAL: $45,000

90. Devine- Ordered, that there be and is hereby appropriated by transfer in the fiscal year
2024, FOUR THOUSAND ONE HUNDRED THIRTY SIX AND 00/100 Dollars ($4,136)
as follows:

FROM:
12101-51204 POLICE PT PRINCIPAL CLERK $4,136
TOTAL: $4,136
TO:
12101-51110 POLICE PRINCIPAL CLERK $2,336
12101-51201 MATRON 1,800
TOTAL: $4,136

91. Devine- Ordered, that there be and is hereby appropriated by transfer in the fiscal year
2024, FOUR THOUSAND SEVEN HUNDRED FIFTY AND 00/100 Dollars ($4,750) as
follows:

FROM:
11451-51103 DEPUTY TREASURER $4,750
TOTAL: $4,750
TO:
11451-51300 OVERTIME $4,750
TOTAL: $4,750

92. Devine- Ordered, that there be and is hereby appropriated by transfer in the fiscal year
2024, EIGHT HUNDRED SEVENTY SEVEN AND 58/100 Dollars ($877.58) as follows:

FROM:
12201-51105 FIREFIGHTER $877.58
TOTAL: $877.58
TO:
12201-51180 INJURED ON DUTY (PAY PERIOD #21) $877.58
TOTAL: $877.58

93. Devine- That the amount of two million and five hundred-thousand dollars
($2,500,000) is appropriated for the purpose of financing the
demolition, remodeling, reconstruction, engineering, construction, and
equipping or re-equipping of various city parking facilities, including the payment of costs incidental or related thereto. To meet
this appropriation the Treasurer, with the approval of the Mayor is
authorized to borrow said amount under and pursuant to M.G.L. Chapter
44, Section 7 or any other enabling authority.

FURTHER ORDERED: 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 these projects.

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

94. Devine- That the amount of two million and five hundred-thousand dollars
($2,500,000) is appropriated for the purpose of financing the
demolition, remodeling, reconstruction, engineering, construction, and
equipping or re-equipping of various city parking facilities,
including the payment of costs incidental or related thereto. To meet
this appropriation the Treasurer, with the approval of the Mayor is
authorized to borrow said amount under and pursuant to M.G.L. Chapter
44, Section 7 or any other enabling authority.

FURTHER ORDERED: 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 these projects.

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

95. Devine- Ordered, that in accordance with M.G.L. Chapter 44 Sec. 53A, the City Council
hereby accepts the provisions of the “USDA URBAN & COMMUNITY FORESTRY IRA
GRANT, $1,000,000, 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.
Sec 2-509 – Grant Reporting
Any city department, of which has received grant funding by approval of the city council
pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws, or any other authorizing criteria, shall within
a reasonable period of time, but no later than 60 days from the conclusion of said grant,
generate a detailed report which outlines the planned outcomes with the documented
actual results. Said report shall be submitted to the city clerk for addition to the city
council’s next agenda.

96. Givner- By constituent requests, order that crosswalks be installed from the parking lot
on canal serving businesses in the block between Water and Appleton streets.
-Public Safety copy to DPW
97. Givner- In an effort to improve efficiency, order that the last sentence of voting rule K,
from our City Council Rules, be changed to reflect “Motion that the Legal Form be
Ordained, by a majority of the full Council voting in a recorded roll-call vote.”-Charter &
Rules