January 9, 2007

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REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL

JANUARY 9, 2007 – 7:30 P.M.

AGENDA

1.          Open microphone

COMMUNICATIONS FROM HIS HONOR, THE MAYOR

2.          A communication submitting an Order authorizing the City to retain outside counsel with regard to upcoming cable television license renewal negotiations

3.    A communication submitting the Streetlight Acquisition Project

4.   A communication submitting an Order appropriating $180,000 to an account of the Department of Public Utilities/Water Division from the Water Enterprise Fund – Certified Retained Earnings

APPOINTMENTS

5.         Appointment of Laura Kittross as the Director of the Department of Public Health

6.    Appointment of Deborah Courtney, Patricia Hogan and Amal Rawling as Clerks of Committees

6.         Appointment of Christopher Whitney as a Police Officer in the Pittsfield Police Department

8.    Appointment of Rosemary Chaiffre, Anita Cohen, Christopher Flynn, Albert A. Ingegni, III, Eleanor Persip, Robert Rosenblatt and Jeffrey Thompson as members of the Council on Aging

9.         Appointment of Cynthia Mole as a member of the Council on Aging

COMMUNICATIONS FROM CITY OFFICERS AND BOARDS

10.     A petition from Councilor Maffuccio requesting the Director of Community Services and Park Commissioners appear before the Council to discuss future plans for Wahconah Park

NEW BUSINESS

11.     A petition from Terry Kinnas requesting the Council ask the City’s State Representatives and State Senator to have the auto insurance rate decrease become effective January 1, 2007 instead of April 1, 2007 and to return any difference to the auto insurance payers

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

12.     A petition from Councilor Tyer requesting endorsement of proposed legislation that would create a new local option for municipalities to purchase health insurance plans through the Group Insurance Commission (tabled 10-10-06)

MATTERS REFERRED BY THE PRESIDENT UNDER RULE 27

Referred to the Committee on Public Works & Utilities

13.     A petition from Councilor Maffuccio for installation of a crosswalk in front of 145 Wahconah Street (Adrien’s Diner)

14.  A petition from Councilor Maffuccio to place East Alford Road on the plowing route and chip seal list from Brooks Ave. to Highland Ave.

PLACED ON FILE

15. A response from Attorney Richard Dohoney on a petition with regard to conditions of accessing WMECO property