2. Open Microphone
00:01:04
Mayor Marchetti Proclamations
00:01:10
Proclamation Honoring the Taconic Hockey Team
00:02:01
Proclamation Honoring The Taconic Bowling Team
00:05:24
Proclamation Honoring Matt
00:07:17
3. Approval of Minutes
00:08:57
Approval of the February 27, 2024 minutes
4. reappointing Kari McLain
00:09:24
A communication from Mayor Marchetti reappointing Kari McLain to the Board of Assessors
5. Reappointing Dennis Powell
00:09:52
A communication from Mayor Marchetti reappointing Dennis Powell to the Licensing Board
6. reappointing Scott Doane, Phillip Massery, and Ryan O'Neil
00:10:21
A communication from Mayor Marchetti reappointing Scott Doane, Phillip Massery, and Ryan O'Neil to the Commission on Disabilities
7. reappointing Kathleen DeWitt-Allen
00:10:52
A communication from Mayor Marchetti reappointing Kathleen DeWitt-Allen to the Zoning Board of Appeals
8. Transformative Development Initiative
00:11:18
A communication from Mayor Marchetti on a presentation from Mass Development of their Transformative Development Initiative partnership
9. Accept a Grant of Funds
00:20:10
A communication from Mayor Marchetti submitting an Order to accept a grant of funds in the amount of $18,581.49 from the Executive Office of Public Safety and Security Department of Fire Services
10. Approve a Tax Increment Exemption Agreement
00:20:38
A communication from Mayor Marchetti submitting an Order to approve a Tax Increment Exemption Agreement for a project at 229-237 and 239-261 North Street
11. Rescind $1,119,471.50 of authorized but unissued debt
00:21:10
A communication from Mayor Marchetti submitting an Order to rescind $1,119,471.50 of authorized but unissued debt
12. New Taxi Lane
00:28:53
A communication from Mayor Marchetti submitting an Order to borrow $300,000.00 for the construction of a new taxi lane at the Pittsfield Municipal Airport
13. United States Environmental Protection Agency
00:29:24
A communication from Mayor Marchetti with an update from the United States Environmental Protection Agency lifting the Administrative Order
14. Enhanced security measures in our local parks
00:30:38
A communication from Mayor Marchetti on a petition from Councilor Persip requesting to implementing enhanced security measures in our local parks
15. Install three solely owned poles on Dalton Avenue
00:31:11
A public hearing on a petition from Eversource to install three solely owned poles on Dalton Avenue
16. Exempts surviving parents or guardians of real estate taxes
00:35:29
A communication from Veteran's Director Clark requesting to accept MGL Chapter 59, Section 5, Clause 22H which exempts surviving parents or guardians of real estate taxes
17. Delete City Council Rule 40
00:36:09
A report from the Ordinances and Rules Committee on a petition from Councilor Warren requesting to delete City Council Rule 40, recommending to amend and approve 5/0
18. Create an ordinance to ban people from standing on the median
00:37:00
A report from the Ordinances and Rules Committee on a petition from President Marchetti requesting to create an ordinance to ban people from standing on the median, recommending to refer to the Mayor 5/0
19. Tax exemption for veterans
00:37:32
A report from the Ordinances and Rules Committee on a petition from Councilors Warren and Conant requesting to accept MGL Chapter 59, Section 5N, a tax exemption for veterans, recommending to
approve 5/0
20. Review the pavement management plan
00:38:25
A petition from Councilor Persip and President White requesting to review the pavement management plan with the Public Works Subcommittee, recommending to accept and file 5/0
21. Drainage problem on Asci Drive
00:39:02
A petition from Councilor Warren requesting to discuss the remediation of the drainage problem on Asci Drive, recommending to accept and file 5/0
22. Requesting Update on Streets
00:39:39
A petition from Councilor Conant requesting an update on resurfacing, sidewalk reconstruction, preventative maintenance, line painting, streetscape maintenance, and manhole covers, recommending to accept and file 5/0
26. org. chart
00:40:32
A petition from Councilors Amuso and Wrinn requesting an org. chart that is defined by position for all school departments and the number of each position
24. Zoning Amendment, BESS
00:41:09
A petition from Councilors Warren, Conant, and Persip requesting to file a Zoning Amendment to substitute the City Council as the Special Permit Granting Authority for Commercial/Industrial Scale Battery Energy Storage Systems and Facilities
27. Senate 1836 and or House 2963 bills
00:43:33
A petition from Councilor Warren to support Senate 1836 and or House 2963 bills to establish a Payment in Lieu of Taxes for tax-exempt organizations
28. Remove Civil Service requirements
00:46:41
A petition from Councilors Warren, Conant and Kavey to remove Civil Service requirements for the Police Chief, Fire Chief, Police Department, and the Fire Department
Motion to Adjourn
00:47:50
