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March 13, 2007 |
Here is the agenda to the March 13, 2007 City Council Meeting
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REGULAR MEETING OF
THE CITY COUNCIL
MARCH 13, 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 enter into an
Access Easement Agreement for property owned by Jimmie and Pauline Giacoletto on
South Mountain Road
3.
A communication submitting an Order authorizing the City of Pittsfield to
accept a grant of funds in the amount of $50,000 from the Massachusetts
Department of Conservation and Recreation
4.
A communication submitting an Order authorizing the City of Pittsfield to
accept a grant of funds in the amount of $50,000 from the Massachusetts
Department of Environmental Protection
5.
A communication submitting an Order authorizing the City of Pittsfield to
submit a formal proposal with the Interagency Permitting Board for designation
as an overlay for the land owned by the Pittsfield Economic Development
Authority
6.
A communication submitting an Order authorizing the City to accept a
donation in the amount of $30,000 from the Trustees of the Berkshire Athenaeum
for renovations to the Local History and Reference departments
7.
A communication submitting an Order authorizing the City to accept a
donation in the amount of $129,304 from the Trustees of the Berkshire Athenaeum
for renovations to the Local History and Reference departments
8.
A communication submitting an Order appropriating $45,900 to an account
in the Department of Public Utilities/Water Division
9.
A communication proposing temporary parking changes in the area of McKay
Street to allow for the construction of the Beacon Cinema Center
APPOINTMENTS
10.
Appointment of various individuals to the Human Services Advisory Council
PUBLIC HEARINGS
11.
A public hearing on a petition from Verizon New England Inc. and Western
Massachusetts Electric Company to locate one jointly owned pole on Vinal Avenue
12.
A public hearing on an Ordinance amending the City Code, Chapter 23,
Zoning, by deleting Article 23-5 (PURD) in its entirety (continued from February
13, 2007)
13.
A public hearing on a petition to amend the City Code, Chapter 23, Zoning
to reclassify a parcel of land north of Gamwell Avenue from IL to R-12 and two
parcels north of Gamwell Avenue from IL to RM
14.
A public hearing on a petition to amend the City Code Chapter 23, Zoning,
to reclassify land at 55 Spring Street from RM to BG
COMMUNICATIONS FROM CITY
OFFICERS AND BOARDS
15.
A presentation from Superintendent Darlington with regard to a petition
from Councilor Ward requesting information regarding graduation rates and school
choice as well as information on long-term planning to address these issues
16.
A petition from Councilor Costi to amend the City Code, Chapter 9, by
adding a new section to prohibit food vendors within 30 feet of a licensed food
establishment
17.
A petition from Councilor Kerwood to support legislative efforts to
decrease age eligibility for senior tax exemptions and support an increase in
the maximum exemptions in certain cases
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES
A report of the Committee on
Ordinances and Rules
18.
A report of the Committee on Ordinances and Rules on a petition from
Councilor Costi requesting the City adopt a zero tolerance ordinance relating to
littering on City streets and sidewalks, including a fine, recommending it be
approved
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
19.
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 1-9-07)
NEW
BUSINESS
20.
A petition from Peter Arlos requesting the Council support the tax
package put forward by Governor Patrick
21.
A petition from Terry Kinnas requesting the City Council accept the new
local option property tax exemption for research and development companies
