March 11, 2008

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REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL

MARCH 11, 2008 – 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 settlement funds in the amount of $300.00

3.         A communication submitting a Traffic Order adopting special speed regulation #7874 for Columbus Avenue and Linden Street

4.         A communication submitting an Ordinance amending the City Code, Chapter 16, Section 16-12(a), Exempt Employee Pay Scale

REPORTS OF COMMITTEES

                        Report of the Committee on Ordinances and Rules

5.         A report of the Committee on Ordinances and Rules on a petition from former Councilor Farley-Bouvier to amend City Council Rule 38, Section IV, with regard to voting requirements, recommending amendment and approval

6.         A report of the Committee on Ordinances and Rules on an Ordinance amending the City Code, Chapter 16, Personnel, Exempt Employee Pay Scale, with regard to the pay rate of election officers, recommending approval

7.         A report of the Committee on Ordinances and Rules on an Ordinance establishing a Green Commission for the City of Pittsfield, recommending amendment and approval

8.         A report of the Committee on Ordinances and Rules on an Order accepting Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 39, Section 23D, recommending approval

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

9.         A petition from Verizon New England Inc. and Western Massachusetts Electric Company to install one pole and relocate two poles on East Street

10.     A petition from Councilor Sherman asking the City to commit to EPA New England’s Community Energy Challenge

ORDINANCE (final reading)

11.     An Ordinance amending the City Code, Chapter 13 ˝ , Noise Control,

MATTERS TENTATIVELY REFERRED BY THE PRESIDENT UNDER RULE 27

                        Referred to the Executive Office of Housing and Economic Development

12.     A petition from Peter Arlos asking that Pittsfield be given consideration for federal emergency funds to help low-income citizens pay heating bills

PLACED ON FILE

13.     A communication from Representative Guyer acknowledging referral of petitions from Peter Arlos