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February 12, 2008 |
Here is the agenda to the February 12, 2008 City Council Meeting
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FEBRUARY 12, 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 Roberta Orsi
and Martha Talis-Ford regarding the Berkshire Health Systems Mobile Health
Outreach Van
3.
A communication informing the Council of a presentation by the Park
Commission regarding the proposed dog park at Springfield Park
4.
A communication submitting an Order authorizing the City of Pittsfield to
accept a grant of funds in the amount of $40,796 from the Major League
Baseball/Baseball Tomorrow Fund
5.
communication submitting an Order authorizing the City of Pittsfield to
accept a grant of funds in the amount of $675,000 from the U.S. Department of
Homeland Security
7.
A communication submitting an Order taking by eminent domain a permanent
slope easement in connection with the Hungerford Street bridges replacement
project
8.
A communication submitting an Order authorizing the City of Pittsfield to
waive the 120-day notice period for acquisition of land by the Commonwealth of
Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation
9.
A communication submitting an Order authorizing the City of Pittsfield to
approve a sewer, water and gas line agreement and easement with Hillcrest
Educational Centers, Inc.
10.
A communication submitting an Order authorizing the City of Pittsfield to
approve a conservation restriction for Churchill Street
11.
A communication submitting an Order to accept a grant in the amount of
$250,000 from the Massachusetts Office of Pittsfield Energy and Environmental
Affairs.
APPOINTMENTS
12.
Appointment of Ernest F. Fortini as Director of Maintenance
13.
Appointment of Rosanne Frieri as Director of Veterans’ Services
14.
Appointment of John Mullin as a Lieutenant in the Pittsfield Police
Department
15.
Appointment of Hope Sullivan and Mary Beth Eldridge as members of the
Office of Cultural Development Board
16.
Appointment of Roberta Orsi as a member of the Board of Health
17.
Appointment of Brad Gordon to the member of the Board of Health
COMMUNICATIONS
FROM CITY OFFICERS AND BOARDS
18.
A petition from Councilor Tyer requesting the Morningside and Westside
Initiatives attend the February 14, 2008 Public Health and Safety subcommittee
meeting
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES
Report of the Committee on
Ordinances and Rules
19.
A report of the Committee on Ordinances and Rules on an Ordinance
amending the City Code, Chapter 16, Personnel, Exempt Employee Pay Scale,
recommending approval
20.
A report of the Committee on Ordinances and Rules on an Ordinance
amending the City Code, Chapter 16, Personnel, Management Pay Scale,
recommending approval
21.
A report of the Committee on Ordinances and Rules on a petition from
former Councilor Tricia Farley-Bouvier to amend City Council Rule 38, Section
IV, with regard to voting requirements of that section, recommending it be
amended and approved
22.
A report of the Committee on Ordinances and Rules on a petition from
Councilor Maffuccio to amend the City Code to allow the Animal Control Officer
to write citations to individuals who fail to obtain a kennel license if they
own more than three dogs, recommending it be filed
NEW
BUSINESS
23.
A petition from Peter Arlos requesting the City Council ask the state
legislature to launch an investigation into the apparent failure of the auto
insurance plan
24.
A petition from Peter Arlos requesting the City Council support
legislation that bans talking on a cell phone or texting while driving
PLACE ON FILE
25.
A petition from Rinaldo DelGallo, III asking that the New England
Patriots be named the official football team of the City of Pittsfield
