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CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF NORTHAMPTON
MASSACHUSETTS
Councilors:
- President Gina-Louise Sciarra, At-Large
- William H. Dwight, At-Large
- Michael J. Quinlan, Jr., Ward 1
- Karen Foster, Ward 2
- Vice-President James Nash, Ward 3
- John Thorpe, Ward 4
- Alex Jarrett, Ward 5
- Marianne L. LaBarge, Ward 6
- Rachel Maiore, Ward 7
Meeting Agenda
On-line Video Conference
Meeting Date: December 16, 2021
Meeting Time: 7 p.m.
The December 16, 2021 City Council meeting will be held by remote participation. The public can follow the council's deliberations by watching the meeting live on Comcast channel 15, live-streaming it on YouTube or joining the virtual meeting by phone or computer. For the active YouTube link, please see Northampton Open Media's website: http://northamptonopenmedia.
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2.
Public Comment
3.
Roll Call
4.
Public Hearings
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7:05pm
Public Hearing on 21.347 and 21.348 National Grid/Verizon Pole Petition for One (1) Jointly-owned (JO) Pole on Cross Path Road and National Grid petition to install 330 feet of underground conduit and two heavy-duty handholes on Cross Path Road (Petition #30408955)
Per M.G.L. Ch. 166, Section 22, the Northampton City Council will hold a public hearing on Thursday, December 16, 2021 at 7:05 p.m. on National Grid/Verizon New England's petition to install one jointly-owned (JO) pole on Cross Path Road and National Grid's petition to install 330 feet of underground conduit leading to the pole and two heavy-duty handholes on Cross Path Road (Petition #30408955). The City Council will hear all persons who wish to be heard thereon.
5.
Updates from Council President and Committee Chairs
6.
Recognitions and One-Minute Announcements by Councilors
7.
Communications and Proclamations from the Mayor
8.
Resolutions
9.
Presentations
10.
Consent Agenda
A.
11.
Recess for Committee on Finance (See Separate Agenda)
12.
Financial Orders (on 1st reading pending Finance review)
Rule 2.6 requires the Finance Committee to consider certain financial matters.
A.
21.375 An Order Authorizing a Five-Year Contract for Connecticut River Channel Marking - 1st reading
Process note: Two readings are respectfully requested to complete the transaction within the 2020-2021 council session.
13.
Financial Orders (on 2nd reading)
A.
21.357 An Order to Authorize the Conservation Commission to Acquire a Conservation Restriction on North Farms Road - 2nd reading
History:
- Positive recommendation, Finance Committee - 12/2/2021
- Passed 1st reading - 12/2/2021
B.
21.358 An Order to Appropriate $3,000 in CPA Funds to Lathrop Communities for Continued Invasive Species Removal - 2nd reading
History:
- Positive recommendation, Finance Committee - 12/2/2021
- Passed 1st reading - 12/2/2021
C.
21.359 An Order to Appropriate $31,922 in CPA Funds to Historic Northampton for Shepherd Barn Artifacts Project - 2nd reading
History:
- Positive recommendation, Finance Committee - 12/16/2021
- Passed 1st reading - 12/2/2021
D.
21.360 An Order to Appropriate $20,000 in CPA Funds for Farmland Rehabilitation at the Community Farm and Garden - 2nd reading
History:
- Positive recommendation, Finance Committee - 12/2/2021
- Passed 1st reading - 12/2/2021
E.
21.361 An Order to Appropriate $100,000 in CPA Funds to the Rocky Hill Accessible Trail Project - 2nd reading
History:
- Positive recommendation, Finance Committee - 12/02/2021
- Passed 1st reading - 12/02/2021
F.
21.362 An Order to Appropriate $230,100 in CPA Funds to Valley CDC for a Mortgage Subsidy Program - 2nd reading
History:
- Positive recommendation, Finance Committee - 12/2/2021
- Passed 1st reading - 12/2/2021
G.
21.365 An Order to Appropriate $608,000 in CPA Funds to Independent Housing Solutions for Housing the Disabled Homeless Project - 2nd reading
History:
- Positive recommendation, Finance Committee - 12/2/2021
- Passed 1st reading - 12/2/2021
H.
21.366 An Order to Appropriate $13,000 in CPA Funds to Northampton Parks and Rec for Pickleball Feasibility Assessment - 2nd reading
History:
- Positive recommendation, Finance Committee - 12/2/2021
- Passed 1st reading - 12/2/2021
I.
21.367 An Order to Appropriate $70,000 in CPA Funds to OPS for Ct. River Greenway Water Access Project - 2nd reading
History:
- Positive recommendation, Finance Committee - 12/2/2021
- Passed 1st reading (Councilor Foster recused) - 12/2/2021
J.
21.368 An Order to Appropriate $82,900 in CPA Funds to Michelson Galleries for 132 Main Street Facade Project - 2nd reading
History:
- Positive recommendation, Finance Committee - 12/2/2021
- Passed 1st reading - 12/2/2021
K.
21.369 An Order to Appropriate $233,400 in CPA Funds to OPS and Conservation Commission for Priority Property Acquisitions - 2nd reading
History:
- Positive recommendation, Finance Committee - 12/2/2021
- Passed 1st reading - 12/2/2021
L.
21.372 An Order Authorizing Acquisition of a Parcel of Land on the Northerly Side of Westhampton Road - 2nd reading
History:
- Positive recommendation, Finance Committee - 12/2/2021
- Passed 1st reading - 12/2/2021
M.
21.373 An Order to Appropriate Free Cash and Enterprise Fund Retained Earnings to Various Capital Projects - 2nd reading
History:
- Positive recommendation, Finance Committee - 12/2/2021
- Passed 1st reading - 12/2/2021
N.
21.374 An Order to Accept $21.7 Million in American Rescue Plan Act Funds - 2nd reading
History:
- Positive recommendation, Finance Committee - 12/2/2021
- Passed 1st reading - 12/2/2021
14.
Orders
A.
21.370 An Order to Amend the Council Rules - single reading only required
History:
- Tabled to 12/16/2021 - 12/2/2021
- Amendments submitted by Councilor Maiore and Councilor Jarrett - 12/10/2021
15.
Ordinances (Not yet Referred)
Rule 5.2.3 provides that no ordinance shall be voted on by the City Council until it has been considered by the Committee on Legislative Matters.
16.
Ordinances
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21.371 An Ordinance Extending the Effective Date of Section 272-18 to July 1, 2022 - 2nd reading
History:
- Waiver to Referral to Legislative Matters Approved - 12/2/2021
- Passed 1st reading - 12/2/2021
17.
Information Requests (Charter Provision 2-7) and Committee Study Requests
18.
New Business
19.