January 8, 2008

Here is the agenda to the January 8, 2008 City Council Meeting

REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL

JANUARY 8, 2008 – 7:30 P.M.

AGENDA

1.         Open microphone

COMMUNICATIONS FROM HIS HONOR, THE MAYOR

2.         A communication informing the Council of a presentation by Holly Taylor of True North Financial Services on the City’s Health Insurance

3.         A communication submitting an Order establishing a conservation fund for the Pittsfield Conservation Commission

4.         A communication submitting an Order authorizing the City to accept a $160,000 Municipal Police Officer Hiring Initiative Grant from the Executive Office of Public Safety and Security to the Pittsfield Police Department

5.         A communication submitting an Order authorizing the City to accept an $80,000 “Safe and Drug Free Schools” Grant from the Executive Office of Public Safety & Security to the Pittsfield Police Department

6.         A communication submitting an Order authorizing the City to accept a $15,000 Traffic Enforcement  and Equipment Grant from the Executive Office of Public Safety and Security to the Pittsfield Police Department

APPOINTMENTS

7.         Appointment of Diane Carlo as a member of the Human Services Advisory Council

PUBLIC HEARING

8.         A public hearing on a petition from Verizon New England Inc. and Western Massachusetts Electric Company for permission to locate three jointly-owned poles on East Street

COMMUNICATIONS FROM CITY OFFICERS AND BOARDS

9.         A petition from Councilor Bianchi requesting the Commissioner of Public Works prepare a comprehensive list and assessment of unaccepted or unrecognized roadways in the City

10.     A petition from Councilor Costi requesting a presentation by the Parks Commission regarding the proposed dog park at Springside Park

11.     A communication from the City Clerk submitting Orders directing the issuance of the warrant and designating polling locations and times for the February 5, 2008 Presidential Primary Election

REPORTS OF COMMITTEES

                        Reports of the Committee on Public Works and Utilities

12.     A report of the Committee on Public Works and Utilities on an Order laying out, establishing and accepting County Court as a public way, recommending approval

13.     A report of the Committee on Public Works and Utilities on an Order laying out, establishing and accepting Lillybrook Road as a public way

14.     A report of the Committee on Public Works and Utilities on a petition from Councilor Maffuccio that action be taken to address the drainage issues on Sixth Street, recommending approval

15.      A report of the Committee on Public Works and Utilities on a petition from Councilor Lothrop requesting the City accept the water and sewer utilities beneath Eaton Lane, recommending approval

16.      A report of the Committee on Public Works and Utilities on a petition from Councilor Ward requesting adoption of a policy to replace municipal trees that are removed due to disease, recommending approval