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March 27, 2007 |
Here is the agenda to the March 27, 2007 City Council Meeting
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REGULAR MEETING OF
THE CITY COUNCIL
MARCH 27, 2007 –
7:30 P.M.
AGENDA
1.
Open microphone
COMMUNICATIONS
FROM HIS HONOR, THE MAYOR
2.
A communication submitting an Order authorizing the City of Pittsfield to
accept a gift of real estate from Gregory Race, located off Pecks Road
HEARING
3.
A hearing pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 79, §5B with
regard to the taking of agricultural land by eminent domain
COMMUNICATIONS FROM CITY
OFFICERS AND BOARDS
4.
A presentation from William Hines with regard to the progress of PEDA
property
5.
A report of the Traffic Commission on a petition from Councilor Ward
requesting installation of “Share the Road” signs on each side of East New
Lenox Road, recommending that it be approved and signs installed
6.
A report of the Traffic Commission on a petition from Councilor Maffuccio
for installation of “No Parking” signs along the south side of Briggs Avenue
to Weller Avenue and 50 feet on the north side of Briggs Avenue, recommending
that it be approved and signs installed
7.
A report of the Traffic Commission on a petition from Councilor Maffuccio
for installation of “No Parking” signs on both sides of Pecks Road from
Valentine Road to Dan Casey Memorial Drive, recommending that it be filed
8.
A report of the Traffic Commission on a petition from Councilor Maffuccio
requesting a stop sign at the end of Dan Casey Memorial Drive at Churchill
Street, recommending that it be filed
9.
A report of the Traffic Commission on a petition from Councilor Costi to
replace “One-Hour” parking on Dalton Avenue, from the corner of Tyler Street
to Harvard Street, with “Two-Hour” parking, recommending that it be approved
and signs installed
10.
A report of the Traffic Commission on a petition from Councilor Lothrop
to lower the speed limit on Gale Avenue to 25 mph, recommending that it be filed
11.
A report of the Traffic Commission on a petition from various residents
for removal of “No Parking” signs on Commonwealth Avenue, recommending that
it be approved for “30-minute parking” on the east side of Commonwealth
Avenue from Massachusetts Avenue to Elm Street
REPORTS
OF COMMITTEES
Reports of the Committee on
Public Works and Utilities
12.
A report of the Committee on Public Works and Utilities on a petition
from Councilor Lothrop requesting a solution to parking problems at schools,
recommending it be approved
13.
A report of the Committee on Public Works and Utilities on a petition
from Councilor Maffuccio to place East Alford Road, from Brooks Avenue to
Highland Avenue, on the plowing route and chip seal list, recommending that it
be approved and referred to Commissioner Collingwood
14.
A report of the Committee on Public Works and Utilities on a petition
from Peter Arlos requesting enforcement of the Ordinance that requires residents
and businesses to clear sidewalks after snow storms, recommending that it be
approved and the Commissioner educate the public for the next winter season
Report of the Committee on Finance
15.
A report of the Committee on Finance on an Order
appropriating $120,456.63 from Certified Free Cash to the Bossidy Parks Trust
account, recommending that it not be approved
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
16.
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
17.
A petition from Peter Arlos requesting a change in the structure of the
School Committee
18.
A petition from Rinaldo DelGallo for an ordinance or charter amendment to
make school attendance compulsory and to institute a fine structure for
violations
ORDINANCES (final reading)
19.
An Ordinance amending the City Code, Chapter 23, by the deletion of
Section 23-5 (PURD)
20.
An Ordinance amending the City Code, Chapter 4 ˝ , Criminal and
Non-Criminal Enforcement, adding a fine structure for Chapter 20, Sec. 20.21.1
