1. Roll Call
01:002. Open microphone
10:403. Approval of the March 12, 2024 minutes
19:404. A communication from Mayor Marchetti appointing Valerie Pease to the Commission on Disabilities
20:005. A communication from Mayor Marchetti reappointing Mark Brennan to the Traffic Commission
20:166. A communication from Mayor Marchetti reappointing Kimberly Conant and Renee DeRagon to the Animal Control Commission
20:367. A communication from Mayor Marchetti reappointing Esther Anderson to the Ordinance Review Committee
20:558. A communication from Mayor Marchetti reappointing Edward Kirchner and Jay Green to the Airport Commission
21:149. A communication from Mayor Marchetti reappointing John Dickinson, Ann-Marie Harris, Carol Nichols, Jeffrey Bradway, Matthew Herzberg, Thomas Martin, & William Garrison to the Historical Commission
21:3410. A communication from Mayor Marchetti reappointing Lesley Herzberg, Taylor Staubach, and Anthony Riello to the Commission on Tourism
22:0311. A communication from Mayor Marchetti appointing Brian Andrews, Meg Arvin, Jennifer Barnaby, Richard Collins, Jason Cuyler, Sarah DeJesus, Rev. Mike Denton, Gabrielle DiMassimo, Dr. Elizabeth Donlon, Luke Fitzgerald, Erin Forbush, Jenn Goewey, Michael Hagmaier, Melissa Helm, James Hunt, Chris MacBeth, Julie MacDonald, Sgt. Lindsay Maynard, Caitlin McKinnon, Kellie Meisl, Anthony Melillo, Dr. Jennifer Michaels, Dr. Scott Murray, Hunter O'Neill, Andy Ottoson, Andy Rock, Dr. Jon Schnauber, Elizabeth Sherman, Donna Sorensen, and Stephanie Steed to the Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Advisory Committee
22:3212. A communication from Mayor Marchetti on a communication from the Airport Commission who intends to send out an RFP for a five-year contract for services
25:0013. A communication from Mayor Marchetti submitting two Orders: 1. Transferring and appropriating $2,000,000.00 from the Public Works Stabilization Fund for street improvements; 2. Transferring and appropriating $615,000.00 from Certified Free Cash for street improvements
27:5114. A communication from Mayor Marchetti submitting a resolution to seek a full inflation adjustment of Chapter 70 school aid for the fiscal year 2025
28:3515. A public hearing on a petition from Eversource to install one fully owned pole on Clinton Avenue
30:5316. A public hearing on a petition from Verizon New England Inc. and Eversource to install one jointly owned pole on Tamarack Road
34:4017. A public hearing on the application of Lipton, Inc., for a Special Permit under Section 7.836 (Auto Car Wash) of the Pittsfield Zoning Ordinance for property located at 1035 South Street
36:4418. A communication from Superintendent Curtis requesting the City Council to authorize the Superintendent to submit a Statement of Interest to the Massachusetts School Building Authority
02:04:4019. A communication from Superintendent Curtis on petitions from Councilor Amuso and Wrinn requesting an org and obj chart that defines the number of positions in each department, the number of classrooms, and the projected number of students for the 2024-2025 school year
03:12:1020. A report from the Traffic Committee on a petition from City Engineer Shedd requesting to look into changes to the intersection of Fenn, North and Depot Streets, requesting to approve 3/0
03:14:0221. A report from the Traffic Committee on a petition from City Engineer Shedd requesting to add a weight restriction on the Melbourne Road bridge with signage, recommending to approve 3/0
03:15:1422. A report from the Traffic Committee on a petition from City Engineer Shedd requesting to review the issue of speeding, speed limit and signage on Cloverdale Street, recommending to approve 3/0
03:17:5123. A communication from Solicitor Pagnotta on a communication from Director Cambi with a code enforcement update on 53 Roberts Street (Tabled from February 27. 2024)
03:18:2324. A petition from Councilor Lampiasi requesting an update on the 2023 traffic calming proposal for lower West Street
03:20:5325. A petition from Councilor Lampiasi requesting an update on the petition submitted on behalf of West Street residents concerning solar-powered LED Speed Radar sign
03:22:1026. A petition from Councilor Lampiasi and Councilor Serre requesting LED Speed feedback and other types of signage be prioritized in the FY25 budget
03:23:5027. Adjournment
03:27:24