1. Roll Call
00:422. Open Microphone
01:04Mayor Marchetti Proclamations
01:10Proclamation Honoring the Taconic Hockey Team
02:01Proclamation Honoring The Taconic Bowling Team
05:24Proclamation Honoring Matt
07:173. Approval of Minutes
08:57Approval of the February 27, 2024 minutes
4. reappointing Kari McLain
09:24A communication from Mayor Marchetti reappointing Kari McLain to the Board of Assessors
5. Reappointing Dennis Powell
09:52A communication from Mayor Marchetti reappointing Dennis Powell to the Licensing Board
6. reappointing Scott Doane, Phillip Massery, and Ryan O'Neil
10:21A communication from Mayor Marchetti reappointing Scott Doane, Phillip Massery, and Ryan O'Neil to the Commission on Disabilities
7. reappointing Kathleen DeWitt-Allen
10:52A communication from Mayor Marchetti reappointing Kathleen DeWitt-Allen to the Zoning Board of Appeals
8. Transformative Development Initiative
11:18A communication from Mayor Marchetti on a presentation from Mass Development of their Transformative Development Initiative partnership
9. Accept a Grant of Funds
20:10A 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
20:38A 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
21:10A communication from Mayor Marchetti submitting an Order to rescind $1,119,471.50 of authorized but unissued debt
12. New Taxi Lane
28:53A 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
29:24A 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
30:38A 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
31:11A 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
35:29A 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
36:09A 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
37:00A 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
37:32A 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
38:25A 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
39:02A 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
39:39A 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
40:32A 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
41:09A 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
43:33A 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
46:41A 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
47:50