Springfield public meetings in 2022

City Council - Finance Sub-Committee

The Springfield City Council is holding its organizational meeting for 2023, where it will adopt the 2023 City Council Rules and Orders, elect a President and Vice President, and conduct seat drawings. The agenda also includes remarks from the Lieutenant Governor-elect and ceremonial items. The meeting is largely procedural, setting the framework for the council's operations for the year.

• Adoption of 2023 City Council Rules and Orders (ID #7172)
• Election of City Council President and Vice President
• Remarks by Massachusetts Lieutenant Governor-elect Kim Driscoll
• Drawing of seats for councilors
• Invocation, musical selection, and pledge of allegiance

Board of Assessor - Regular Meeting

The Board of Assessors is meeting to review meeting minutes, report November abatement totals, and vote to enter executive session to discuss litigation strategy, personal exemption applications, and preliminary tax abatements. The public portion includes abatement totals for real estate and motor vehicle excise.

• November real estate abatement total: $203,055.83
• November motor vehicle excise abatement total: $14,566.98
• Executive session to discuss Appellate Tax Board litigation strategy
• Executive session to discuss personal exemption applications
• Executive session to discuss FY 2023 preliminary tax abatements

Public Health Council - Regular

The Springfield Public Health Council will meet virtually to approve November minutes and receive updates on city business related to COVID-19, the opioid crisis, and asthma/environmental issues. The council will also discuss homelessness and marginally housed individuals, as well as health center business including staffing, dental, policy, quality improvement, incident reports, and December finances. The meeting will conclude with announcements and adjournment.

• City of Springfield Business-COVID Update
• Opioid Crisis
• Asthma/Environmental
• GSOCC/Homelessness & Marginally housed individuals
• Health Center Business: Staffing, C3, Dental, Policy, Quality, Finance

License Commission - Regular

The Springfield License Commission will hold a virtual public hearing to consider three manager change petitions, discuss an extended hours request and a tobacco violation, and review incidents at several licensed establishments. The agenda also includes a late license renewal and administrative reviews of incident reports.

• Change of manager for Potbelly's Pub, 153 Main St, from Kayla Rivera to Carlo Sarno
• Change of manager for Springfield Liquor Mart, 1785 Allen St, from Thomas Waldron to Jerome Shanahan
• Change of manager for Marlee's, 750 Boston Rd, from Martin Johnson to Jodanne St. George
• Discussion of Olympic Restaurant (232 Chestnut St) staying open until 3am for takeout
• Late renewal petition for AMG Retail LLC d/b/a Irving, 11 Tapley St

Conservation Commission - Regular

The Springfield Board of Assessors will review meeting minutes and monthly abatement totals, then vote to enter executive session to discuss Appellate Tax Board litigation, personal exemption applications, and FY 2023 preliminary tax abatements. The public portion includes November abatement totals for real estate and motor vehicle excise.

• November real estate abatement total: $203,055.83
• November motor vehicle excise abatement total: $14,566.98
• Executive session: ATB docket review (litigation strategy)
• Executive session: personal exemption applications
• Executive session: FY 2023 preliminary tax abatements

City Council - Finance Sub-Committee

The Finance Sub-Committee is reviewing several grant awards, including a $1.2 million Shannon CSI Grant and state aid for the public library. The committee will also consider department budget transfers and various donations to city departments.

• FY23 Shannon CSI Grant requiring an in-kind match of $1,201,514.08
• FY23 State Aid to Public Library totaling $499,059.00
• Brownfields Assessment Grant for $100,000
• FY23 Firefighter Safety Equipment Grant for $41,375.00
• Budget transfer across departments totaling $36,544.41

City Council - Regular Meeting

The City Council is reviewing several grant awards for public safety, infrastructure, and libraries. The agenda also includes a report on November revenues versus expenditures and an informal caucus to elect council leadership.

• $1,201,514.08 Shannon CSI Grant for police gang prevention and intervention
• $700,000 MassWorks Infrastructure Grant for Chestnut Street Corridor Project
• $499,059.00 State Aid to Public Library grant
• $100,000 Brownfields Assessment Grant for environmental assessment on Pinevale Street
• $41,375.00 Firefighter Safety Equipment Grant for SCBA air bottles and thermal imaging cameras

The City Council unanimously adopted the November Revenue Vs. Expenditure report and approved several grants for public safety, infrastructure, and libraries. The council also approved a stipend increase for Retirement Board members and elected its 2023 leadership.

• Adopted November Revenue Vs. Expenditure report (Unanimous)
• Approved FY23 Shannon CSI Grant for $1,201,514.08 (Unanimous)
• Approved MassWorks Infrastructure Grant for $700,000 (Unanimous)
• Approved FY23 State Aid to Public Library for $499,059.00 (12-0)
• Approved Brownfields Assessment Grant for $100,000 (12-0)
• Approved Firefighter Safety Equipment Grant ($41,375) and TERT Program Grant ($10,000) (12-0)
• Approved increase of Retirement Board Member annual stipends to $4,500 (12-0)
• Elected Jesse Lederman as President and Melvin Edwards as Vice President for 2023

Board of Assessor - Regular Meeting

The Board of Assessors is holding a regular meeting to review meeting minutes, monthly abatement totals, and a property reassessment. The board will also vote to enter executive session to discuss litigation strategy, exemption applications, and preliminary tax abatements, and will not return to public session.

• October real estate abatements totaled $355,088.42; motor vehicle excise $27,429.30; personal property $117.51
• Reassessment of parcel #035110015 on W S Crystal Brook Dr for fiscal years 2020-2022
• Executive session to discuss ATB docket, personal exemptions, and FY2023 preliminary abatements
• Review of 8 of 58 abatement applications including Olive Garden, KwikPik, and Temple Street Condo
• ATB docket review for Davenport Square LLC, Route 20-21 Associates, OSJ of Springfield LLC, and ARCP/ARG BCSPRMA001

Office of Emergency Preparedness Advisory Council - Regular

The Local Emergency Planning Committee is meeting to hear an active shooter presentation from a Springfield Police detective, discuss Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency grants, receive a National Weather Service update, and plan upcoming year events, trainings, or exercises. The meeting is a regular session with no votes or decisions listed on the agenda.

• Active Shooter Presentation by SPD Detective Greg McCain
• Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) Grants discussion
• National Weather Service Update
• Planning for upcoming year events, trainings, or exercises

Historical Commission - Regular

The School Committee is meeting to receive updates on Renaissance School best practices and internship/career pathways. The committee will also vote to approve minutes from the December 1 and December 6, 2022, meetings.

• Renaissance School Best Practices Update
• Internships and Career Pathways Update
• Approval of December 1, 2022, Regular Session minutes
• Approval of December 6, 2022, Special Working Session minutes

School Committee - High School Representatives

The Springfield School Committee is holding a regular session with voting items limited to approving minutes from two prior meetings. Discussion items include updates on Renaissance School best practices and internships/career pathways, plus reports from standing committees. The meeting is largely procedural with informational updates.

• Approve minutes from December 1, 2022 Regular Session and December 6, 2022 Special Working Session
• Renaissance School Best Practices Update
• Internships and Career Pathways Update
• Reports from standing committees including Budget, Finance, and School Safety

School Committee - Regular

The Springfield School Committee is holding a regular meeting with voting items limited to approving minutes from two prior meetings. The main business is informational: updates on Renaissance School best practices and on internships and career pathways, plus reports from standing committees. No major policy decisions or contracts are on the agenda.

• Approve minutes of Dec 1, 2022 Regular Session and Dec 6, 2022 Special Working Session
• Renaissance School Best Practices Update
• Internships and Career Pathways Update
• Reports from 9 standing committees including Budget and Finance, School Safety, Diversity/Equity/Inclusion

City Council - Casino Oversight

The Springfield Board of License Commissioners will hold a virtual public hearing to consider new license petitions, manager changes, and an informational hearing about extended takeout hours. The board will also conduct administrative reviews of incident reports from 13 licensed establishments. The agenda includes approval of minutes from the previous meeting.

• Late renewal license petition for AMG Retail, LLC d/b/a Irving at 11 Tapley St
• Change of manager for Potbelly's Pub at 153 Main St from Kayla Rivera to Carlo Sarno
• Change of manager for Springfield Liquor Mart at 1785 Allen St from Thomas Waldron to Jerome Shanahan
• Informational hearing for Olympic Restaurant at 232 Chestnut St on staying open until 3am for takeout
• Administrative review of incident reports for 13 establishments including Aquarius, McCarthy's, and Irish Ale House

The Board approved a late license renewal for AMG Retail, LLC and forwarded a matter regarding illegal activity at 1636 North to the Mayor's Office. Several other petitions for manager changes and operating hours were continued to December 28, 2022.

• Approved New License (Late Renewal) for AMG Retail, LLC d/b/a Irving (unanimous)
• Approved revisit of d/b/a change for AMG Retail, LLC on 12-28-2022 (unanimous)
• Approved forwarding illegal activity matter at 1636 North to Mayor Office (unanimous)
• Approved review of tobacco violation for Franks Package Store (unanimous)
• Continued manager change for My Joe Joe, Inc. to 12-28-2022 (unanimous)
• Continued manager change for Springfield Liquor Mart Inc. to 12-28-2022 (unanimous)
• Continued takeout hours request for Olympic Restaurant to 12-28-2022 (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from November 30, 2022 meeting (unanimous)

License Commission - Regular

The Board of License Commissioners will meet to consider new license petitions and manager changes. The board will also conduct an administrative review of various incident reports from local establishments.

• Late renewal license petition for AMG Retail, LLC (Irving) at 11 Tapley St
• Manager change for Potbelly’s Pub at 153 Main Street
• Manager change for Springfield Liquor Mart at 1785 Allen St
• Discussion regarding takeout hours for Olympic Restaurant at 232 Chestnut St
• Administrative review of incident reports for 13 different locations

The Board of License Commissioners approved a late license renewal for AMG Retail, LLC. Several petitions for manager changes and operating hour extensions were continued to a later date. The Board also referred a matter of illegal activity at 1636 North to the Mayor's Office.

• Approved minutes from November 30, 2022 (unanimous)
• Approved New License (Late Renewal) for AMG Retail, LLC d/b/a Irving at 11 Tapley St (unanimous)
• Approved revisit of d/b/a change for AMG Retail, LLC on 12-28-2022 (unanimous)
• Continued petition for change of manager for My Joe Joe, Inc. to 12-28-2022 (unanimous)
• Continued petition for change of manager for Springfield Liquor Mart Inc. to 12-28-2022 (unanimous)
• Continued discussion on 3am takeout hours for Olympic Restaurant to 12-28-2022 (unanimous)
• Approved forwarding matter of illegal activity at 1636 North to the Mayor Office (unanimous)
• Approved review of tobacco violation for Franks Package Store (unanimous)

Conservation Commission - Regular

The Conservation Commission is continuing public hearings regarding three petitions. These include a residential subdivision at NS Boston Road and 35 Elaine Circle, as well as two aquatic management projects for the City of Springfield.

• Notice of Intent for residential subdivision at NS Boston Road and 35 Elaine Circle
• Notice of Intent for Bass Pond Aquatic Management at 1478 Parker Street
• Notice of Intent for Forest Park Ponds Aquatic Vegetation Management at 299 Sumner Avenue
• Certificate of Compliance for Sanitary Sewer Infrastructure Improvements

The Conservation Commission approved a Notice of Intent for NS Boston Road and 35 Elaine Circle. A Certificate of Compliance for sanitary sewer infrastructure improvements was also approved. Two other petitions were continued to January 10, 2023.

• Approved Notice of Intent for NS Boston Road and 35 Elaine Circle (4-0)
• Continued vote for 1478 Parker Street to 1/10/2023 (4-0)
• Continued vote for 299 Sumner Avenue to 1/10/2023 (4-0)
• Approved Certificate of Compliance for Sanitary Sewer Infrastructure Improvements (4-0)

Springfield Empowerment Zone - Regular

The Springfield Empowerment Zone Partnership Board will hold a regular meeting on December 13, 2022, from 5:00 to 6:00 PM, in person at Central Office (1550 Main St.) and virtually. The agenda includes approval of prior meeting minutes, agenda items requiring a vote, and any other lawful items. Public comments are limited to 15 minutes.

• Approval of prior meeting minutes
• Agenda items requiring a vote
• Public comment period (max 15 minutes)

City Council - General Government Sub-Committee

The General Government Sub-Committee is discussing an update on the Residency Compliance Committee and reviewing Ordinance 2022-3, which would require administrative warrants for code enforcement, assessor, and building department inspections of residential property curtilage, with exceptions for consent, plain view, and emergencies. The ordinance was previously referred to committee in June and October.

• Ordinance 2022-3: Code Enforcement Inspection Ordinance requiring administrative warrants for residential property inspections
• Exceptions to warrant requirement: consent, plain view, exigent circumstances
• Update on Residency Compliance Committee

City Council - Hearings Meeting

The City Council will conduct public hearings regarding an Eversource underground conduit project and several special permit requests. These items include a new residential development, an indoor place of amusement, and signage installation.

• Eversource petition to install two 36-inch silos and 51 feet of conduit at Cass St. & Franklin St.
• Special Permit for an indoor place of amusement at 1377 Liberty Street
• Special Permit for a 24-unit residential development at 291, 283, and ES Oakland Street
• Special Permit for accessory wall signs at ES Martone Place and 70 Martone Place

The City Council approved a special permit for an indoor place of amusement at 1377 Liberty Street with six added conditions. A special permit for a 24-unit residential development on Oakland Street was also approved. Two other items regarding a petition and wall signs were continued to future dates.

• Approved special permit for indoor place of amusement at 1377 Liberty Street as amended (11-0)
• Approved special permit for 24-unit residential development at 291, 283, and ES Oakland Street (10-1)
• Continued Eversource petition for Cass St. & Franklin St. to 1/9/2023
• Continued special permit for accessory wall signs at Martone Place to 1/23/2023 (11-0)

Park Commission - Regular

The Springfield Park Commission is meeting to consider approving an application for the Massachusetts Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership Program (ORLP Grant). The agenda also includes a call to order and a public comment period.

• Approval to apply for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership Program (ORLP Grant)

City Planning Board - Regular Meeting

The Springfield Planning Board is meeting to continue a public hearing on a new all-alcoholic liquor license for 111 Chestnut Street, requested by Ace Will Do It, LLC (d/b/a L'Amour), which has been continued since September. The board will also hold a new public hearing on a city-wide zoning amendment to Article 4, Section 4.7.114(B)(4) regarding adult use, requested by PS Springfield, LLC. The agenda includes acceptance of minutes and other routine matters.

• Continued hearing: new all-alcoholic liquor license for 111 Chestnut Street (Petition #6945)
• New hearing: zoning amendment to Article 4, Section 4.7.114(B)(4) on adult use (ID #7138)
• Petitioner for zoning change: PS Springfield, LLC, city-wide
• Liquor license petitioner: Ace Will Do It, LLC d/b/a L'Amour

The Planning Board denied a proposed zoning change to Article 4 regarding adult use. A petition for a new all-alcoholic liquor license was continued to a future date.

• Denied zoning change amendment to Article 4, Section 4.7.114(B)(4) regarding Adult Use (7-0)
• Continued vote on new all-alcoholic liquor license for 111 Chestnut Street to 2/1/2023 (6-0)

City Council - Finance Sub-Committee

The Springfield City Council Finance Sub-Committee is meeting virtually to discuss an update on the city's American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds. The agenda includes a public portion for this item, indicating it is a discussion rather than a final decision.

• ARPA update

Board of Library Commissioners - Regular

The Springfield Planning Board is meeting to continue a public hearing on a new all-alcoholic liquor license for 111 Chestnut Street, previously continued three times, and to hold a new hearing on a city-wide zoning amendment regarding adult-use businesses. The board will also accept minutes and address other matters.

• Continued hearing: new all-alcoholic liquor license for 111 Chestnut Street, petitioner Ace Will Do It, LLC d/b/a L’Amour (ID #6945)
• New hearing: zoning amendment to Article 4, Section 4.7.114(B)(4) (Adult Use), petitioner PS Springfield, LLC, city-wide (ID #7138)

The Board denied a zoning change amendment regarding adult use. A petition for a new all-alcoholic liquor license at 111 Chestnut Street was continued to a future date.

• Denied zoning change amendment to Article 4, Section 4.7.114(B)(4) (Adult Use) (7-0)
• Continued vote on new all-alcoholic liquor license at 111 Chestnut Street to 2/1/2023 (6-0)

Community Preservation Committee - Regular

The committee approved the November 1 minutes and adopted a modified 2023 Community Preservation Plan. The updated plan will require study applications to identify potential funding sources and discourage exploratory projects. The committee also discussed shifting park funding toward special enhancements rather than deferred maintenance.

• Approved November 1 minutes (5-0, 1 abstention)
• Adopted modified 2023 Community Preservation Plan (7-0)

School Committee - Special Meeting

The Springfield School Committee is holding a special working session to discuss and vote on the superintendent's summative performance evaluation for 2021-2022, as well as a recommended salary increase based on that evaluation. The meeting includes discussion items followed by votes on the evaluation and salary.

• Discussion of School Committee Chair's Superintendent's Evaluation for 2021-2022
• Vote to accept the summative evaluation for 2021-2022
• Discussion of recommendation for superintendent's performance evaluation salary increase
• Vote on superintendent's annual salary based on 2021-2022 performance evaluation

City Council - Sustainability and Environment

The Springfield City Council's Sustainability and Environment committee is meeting virtually to consider an order authorizing Community Choice Aggregation (CCA), sponsored by President Lederman, Ms. Perez, and Ward 8 City Councilor Govan. The agenda contains only this single substantive item, with no other business listed.

• Order: CCA Authorization (sponsors: President Lederman, Ms. Perez, Ward 8 City Councilor Govan)

Board of Public Works - Regular

The Board of Public Works is holding a regular meeting that includes a hearing on a new business item. Eversource proposes to install two 36-inch silos and conduit on the sidewalk near 281 Franklin Street to connect to an existing manhole for improved reliability. The rest of the agenda is procedural, covering the call to order, minutes, and communications.

• Public hearing on Eversource proposal to install 2 (36-inch) silos and conduit on sidewalk adjacent to 281 Franklin Street
• Meeting location: Richard Neal Municipal Operations Center, 70 Tapley Street, Springfield, MA

City Council - Special Meeting

The Springfield City Council is holding a special meeting to conduct a public hearing on the Fiscal Year 2023 property tax rates. The Assessors will present information on available tax rates and how the tax levy is allocated among residential, commercial, industrial, and personal property. No final decisions are scheduled; the hearing is for receiving information.

• Public hearing on FY2023 property tax rates
• Assessors to present tax rate options and levy allocation
• Allocation among residential, commercial, industrial, and personal property

City Council - Special Meeting

The Springfield City Council is holding a special meeting to consider two financial items: a transfer of $6.5 million from FY22 certified free cash to FY23 revenues to reduce the property tax levy, and the adoption of the residential tax factor for FY23. The transfer is sponsored by Mayor Sarno and has been certified by the Chief Administrative and Financial Officer.

• Transfer $6,500,000 from FY22 Certified Free Cash to FY23 Estimated Revenues
• Adoption of residential tax factor for FY23
• Public hearing on residential factor held
• Transfer aims to reduce tax levy by $6.5M, total $10M committed

Zoning Board of Appeals - Regular

The Springfield City Council will consider several items, including a zoning amendment for adult-use marijuana, a new historic district, and multiple grant authorizations. The meeting includes votes on accepting grants for elder affairs, recycling, COVID-19 monitoring, and tobacco control, as well as transfers from reserve funds. An executive session is scheduled to discuss litigation strategy.

• Amendment to Article 4, Section 4.7.114(B)(4) for adult use (petitioner: PS Springfield, LLC, city-wide)
• Federal Square/Upper State Street Local Historic District ordinance (ID #7126)
• Council on Aging Grant - $352,920
• Transfer from Reserve for Contingencies to Law Department - $265,000
• An Order to Amend Chapter 218, Section 2 VIII (Preferably Preserved Building Ordinance)

The City Council unanimously adopted several grant allocations for senior affairs, recycling, and health services. The council also approved the first step for an ordinance to increase compensation for the Mayor, City Council, and School Committee effective January 1, 2024.

• Approved $352,920 Council on Aging Grant (Unanimous)
• Approved $79,163.73 FY23 SHINE Grant Supplemental Funds (Unanimous)
• Approved $71,500 DPW Recycling Dividends Program Grant (Unanimous)
• Approved $65,500 HHS American Rescue Plan Act Grant (Unanimous)
• Approved $44,000 Tobacco Control Grant Increase (Unanimous)
• Approved $100,000 transfer to Department of Elder Affairs (Unanimous)
• Approved first step for compensation increase for Mayor, City Council, and School Committee (Unanimous)
• Approved $265,000 transfer to Law Department (10-2)

City Council - Regular Meeting

The Springfield City Council will consider several grant authorizations, a zoning amendment for adult use, a historic district designation, and multiple budget transfers. The agenda also includes an order to amend the preferably preserved building ordinance and a resolution on stipends for boards and commissions. An executive session is scheduled to discuss litigation strategy.

• Council on Aging Grant - $352,920
• FY23 SHINE Grant Supplemental Funds Increase - $79,163.73
• DPW Recycling Dividends Program Grant - $71,500
• Amendment to Article 4, Section 4.7.114(B)(4) (Adult Use) by PS Springfield, LLC
• Federal Square/Upper State Street Local Historic District ordinance

The City Council unanimously adopted several grants for elder affairs, recycling, and health services. The council also approved a compensation increase for the Mayor, City Council, and School Committee, and authorized a $265,000 transfer to the Law Department.

• Approved $352,920 Council on Aging Grant (Unanimous)
• Approved $79,163.73 FY23 SHINE Grant Supplemental Funds (Unanimous)
• Approved $71,500 DPW Recycling Dividends Program Grant (Unanimous)
• Approved $65,500 HHS American Rescue Plan Act Grant (Unanimous)
• Approved $44,000 Tobacco Control Grant Increase (Unanimous)
• Adopted amendment to Preferably Preserved Building Ordinance (Unanimous)
• Approved compensation increase for Mayor, City Council, and School Committee (Unanimous)
• Approved $265,000 transfer from Reserve for Contingencies to Law Department (10-2)

School Committee - Regular

The Springfield School Committee is holding its regular meeting with voting items including approval of the Dual Language Program and the Service Animal Policy (second vote). The agenda also includes approval of minutes from prior sessions, a Sodexo annual update, and reports from standing committees and the superintendent.

• Approve the Dual Language Program
• Approve the Service Animal Policy (second vote)
• Sodexo Annual Update
• Approve minutes of November 14 and November 17 meetings

School Committee - Public Speak Out

The Springfield School Committee will hold a regular meeting with a public speak out session. Voting items include approving the Dual Language Program and the Service Animal Policy (second vote), as well as approving minutes from prior meetings. Informational items include an annual update from Sodexo, the food service provider. Committee reports and a student representative report are also scheduled.

• Approve the Dual Language Program
• Approve the Service Animal Policy (Second Vote)
• Approve minutes of November 14 and November 17, 2022 meetings
• Sodexo Annual Update
• Public Speak Out (sign-up required 48 hours prior)

City Council - Special Meeting

The Springfield City Council is holding a special virtual meeting on December 5, 2022, with a single item on the agenda: an order to authorize Community Choice Aggregation (CCA), sponsored by President Lederman, Ms. Perez, and Ward 8 City Councilor Govan. The public portion is included, but no other substantive business is listed.

• Order to authorize Community Choice Aggregation (CCA), sponsored by President Lederman, Ms. Perez, and Ward 8 City Councilor Govan

Historical Commission - Regular

The Springfield Historical Commission will hold continued and new public hearings on several property alteration petitions, including window replacements, solar panel installation, and dormer work. It will also conduct environmental reviews for multiple window and exterior renovation projects and discuss guidelines for new construction.

• Continued hearing: 138-140 Magnolia Terrace — installation of 9 windows
• Continued hearing: 117 Florida Street — replacement windows
• New hearing: 121 Dartmouth Terrace — solar panels
• New hearing: 43 Ingersoll Grove — dormer windows and siding repair
• Environmental reviews: 17 Dorchester St, 101 Marion St, 83 Harvard St, 76 Amherst St — window replacements and exterior renovations

The Historical Commission approved seven petitions across various addresses including Florida Street, Dartmouth Terrace, and Ingersoll Grove. One petition for Magnolia Terrace was continued to a future meeting. The commission also held informational discussions on new construction guidelines and a public speak-out session.

• Petition (ID # 7038) 138-140 Magnolia Terrace continued to December 15th (4-0)
• Petition (ID # 7065) 117 Florida Street approved (4-0)
• Petition (ID # 7127) 121 Dartmouth Terrace approved (4-0)
• Petition (ID # 7128) 43 Ingersoll Grove approved (4-0)
• Petition (ID # 7129) 17 Dorchester Street approved (4-0)
• Petition (ID # 7130) 101 Marion Street approved (4-0)
• Petition (ID # 7132) 83 Harvard Street approved (4-0)
• Petition (ID # 7133) 76 Amherst Street approved (4-0)

City Council - Finance Sub-Committee

The Springfield Historical Commission will hold continued and new public hearings on property alteration petitions, including window replacements and solar panel installation. It will also conduct environmental reviews for several window and exterior renovation projects. The agenda includes a discussion on guidelines for new construction and a public speak-out session.

• Continued hearing: 138-140 Magnolia Terrace – installation of 9 windows
• Continued hearing: 117 Florida Street – replacement windows
• New hearing: 121 Dartmouth Terrace – solar panels
• New hearing: 43 Ingersoll Grove – dormer window and siding work
• Environmental reviews for 17 Dorchester St, 101 Marion St, 83 Harvard St, 76 Amherst St

The Historical Commission approved seven petitions for property reviews and environmental reviews. One petition for 138-140 Magnolia Terrace was continued to the December 15th meeting. The commission also held informational discussions regarding new construction guidelines and a public speak-out session.

• Petition (ID # 7038) 138-140 Magnolia Terrace continued to Dec 15 (4-0)
• Petition (ID # 7065) 117 Florida Street approved (4-0)
• Petition (ID # 7127) 121 Dartmouth Terrace approved (4-0)
• Petition (ID # 7128) 43 Ingersoll Grove approved (4-0)
• Petition (ID # 7129) 17 Dorchester Street approved (4-0)
• Petition (ID # 7130) 101 Marion Street approved (4-0)
• Petition (ID # 7132) 83 Harvard Street approved (4-0)
• Petition (ID # 7133) 76 Amherst Street approved (4-0)

Residency Commission - Regular

The Springfield Residency Commission is meeting to approve minutes from October 6, 2022, and conduct a final review of its rules and regulations. The commission will then move into executive session to discuss a case assignment under state law, and will not return to open session.

• Approval of minutes from October 6, 2022 meeting
• Final review of rules and regulations
• Executive session under Section 21(a)(1) to discuss complaints or charges against an individual

The Commission approved the minutes from October 6, 2022, and adopted the November 30, 2022, draft of rules and regulations. The body then entered an executive session to discuss potential litigation.

• Approved October 6, 2022 meeting minutes
• Adopted November 30, 2022 draft of rules and regulations
• Voted to enter executive session to discuss potential litigation (5-0)

City Council - Special Meeting

The Springfield City Council is holding a special meeting with a public hearing to receive information and testimony on the Fiscal Year 2023 property tax rates. The Assessors will present available tax rates and the allocation of the tax levy among residential, commercial, industrial, and personal property. The public can offer oral or written testimony.

• Public hearing on FY2023 property tax rates
• Assessors to present tax rate options and levy allocation
• Public testimony accepted orally or in writing

City Council - Special Meeting

The Springfield City Council is holding a special meeting to consider two fiscal items: a transfer of $6.5 million from FY22 certified free cash to FY23 revenues to reduce the property tax levy, and the adoption of the FY23 residential tax factor. The transfer is sponsored by Mayor Sarno and has been certified by the Chief Administrative and Financial Officer. The tax factor item is listed but the specific factor value is not provided in the agenda.

• Transfer $6,500,000 from FY22 Certified Free Cash to FY23 Estimated Revenues (Mayor Sarno)
• Adoption of FY23 residential tax factor (value not specified in agenda)

License Commission - Regular

The Springfield Board of License Commissioners will hold a virtual public hearing to consider several liquor license petitions, including a manager change, a license transfer, and a change of ownership. The board will also review liquor license renewals, approvals, and denials. The agenda is largely routine administrative business.

• Change of manager for Fuego Sports Bar LLC, d/b/a Furgo Sport Bar, 885 Carew St, from Pedro Deleon to Angie Guzman
• Transfer of license from K & O Corp to O.A Supreme, d/b/a K & O Food Mart to Supreme Mart, 1295 Worcester St; manager Osiris Almonte
• Change of officers/directors/LLC managers and ownership interest for Asaad & Paul LLC, d/b/a The Hookah Factory, 296 Cooley St; manager Assad M Awan
• Review of liquor license renewals
• Approval of liquor licenses and denials/failed renewals

The Board of License Commissioners approved several petitions for management and ownership changes for local businesses. The board also voted to approve liquor license renewals and a list of denials and failed renewals.

• Approved minutes from November 9, 2022 (unanimous)
• Approved change of manager for Fuego Sports Bar LLC at 885 Carew St to Angie Guzman (unanimous)
• Approved license transfer from K & O Corp to O.A Supreme d/b/a Supreme Mart at 1295 Worcester Street (unanimous)
• Approved change of officers and ownership interest for Asaad & Paul LLC d/b/a The Hookah Factory at 296 Cooley Street (unanimous)
• Approved liquor license renewals (unanimous)
• Approved liquor licenses (unanimous)
• Approved denials and failed to renew list (unanimous)

City Council - Hearings Meeting

The Springfield City Council is holding a hearings meeting to consider several special permits and zoning changes. Items include a special permit for an indoor amusement place at 1377 Liberty Street, reopening 11 residential units at 169 Maple Street, a drive-up service window on West Street, and expansion of a gas station on Main Street. The council will also vote on zoning changes for properties on State Street and Central Street.

• Special permit for indoor amusement at 1377 Liberty Street
• Special permit to reopen 11 residential units at 169 Maple Street
• Special permit for drive-up service window on West Street
• Special permit to expand gas station at 643-649 and 679 Main Street
• Zoning change from Residence C to Business A for 1400 and 1414 State Street

The City Council denied a request to rezone two State Street properties from Residence C to Business A. However, the Council approved several special permits for a residential rehabilitation project, a new Starbucks, and a gas station expansion.

• Approved Petition ID # 7136 for Clark Street (Unanimous)
• Approved special permit for 11 residential units at 169 Maple Street (Unanimous)
• Approved special permit for Starbucks drive-up window at SS West Street (12-0)
• Approved special permit for gas station expansion at 643-649 and 679 Main Street (12-0)
• Denied zoning change from Residence C to Business A for 1400 and 1414 State Street (7-6)
• Approved zoning change from Residence C to Commercial P for SS Central Street (Unanimous)
• Tabled special permit for indoor place of amusement at 1377 Liberty Street

City Council - Finance Sub-Committee

The Springfield City Council is meeting for a Committee of the Whole session. The agenda includes a public portion with a legislative update and farewell from Senator Lesser. No other substantive items are listed.

• Legislative update and farewell from Senator Lesser

City Council - Committee of the Whole

The Springfield City Council Committee of the Whole is meeting to receive a legislative update and farewell from Senator Lesser. The agenda contains only this single item, which is a presentation rather than a decision or discussion of specific legislation.

• Legislative update and farewell from Senator Lesser

Board of Police Commissioners - Hearing

The Board of Police Commissioners is meeting to discuss personnel matters, including discipline or complaints, in executive session. The public portion is listed, but the meeting will begin and end in executive session, so no public decisions are expected.

• Executive session under exemption #1 for personnel matters
• Discussion of SO#19-036
• Discussion of SO#19-038

Conservation Commission - Regular

The Springfield Conservation Commission is holding continued public hearings on four Notices of Intent, including a residential subdivision at NS Boston Road and 35 Elaine Circle, aquatic management at Bass Pond and Forest Park Ponds, and a stream channel improvement on Tiffany Street. The commission will also consider an Order of Conditions for maintenance dredging at Franconia Golf Course and Certificates of Compliance for two projects. All items have been continued from previous meetings, with votes expected at this session.

• Continued hearing: residential subdivision at NS Boston Road and 35 Elaine Circle (Graham Construction)
• Continued hearing: Bass Pond Aquatic Management at 1478 Parker Street
• Continued hearing: Forest Park Ponds Aquatic Vegetation Management at 299 Sumner Avenue
• Continued hearing: Tiffany Street Stream Channel Improvement Project (City DPW)
• Order of Conditions: maintenance dredging of Irrigation Pond at Franconia Golf Course, 619 Dwight Street

The Commission approved a Notice of Intent for the Tiffany Street Stream Channel Improvement Project and an Order of Conditions for 619 Dwight Street. Two Certificates of Compliance were also approved. Three other petitions were continued to the December 13 meeting.

• Approved Notice of Intent for Tiffany Street Stream Channel Improvement Project (5-0)
• Approved Order of Conditions for 619 Dwight Street/Franconia Golf Course (5-0)
• Approved Certificate of Compliance for 21 Vann Street (5-0)
• Approved Certificate of Compliance for South Branch Parkway Drainage Improvements (5-0)
• Continued Petition ID #6927 for NS Boston Road and 35 Elaine Circle (5-0)
• Continued Petition ID #6928 for 1478 Parker Street (5-0)
• Continued Petition ID #6929 for 299 Sumner Avenue (5-0)

City Council - Finance Sub-Committee

The Finance Sub-Committee is holding a public hearing to discuss real estate tax classification and the real estate tax ratio for fiscal year 2023. This is a special meeting focused solely on this topic, with no other agenda items listed.

• Public hearing on real estate tax classification and ratio for FY'23

School Committee - Regular

The Curriculum & Programs Subcommittee of the Springfield School Committee is meeting to vote on recommending approval of the Dual Language Program to the full School Committee. This is the only item on the agenda.

• Vote to recommend approval of the Dual Language Program

City Council - Finance Sub-Committee

The Springfield Historical Commission is meeting to vote on four continued public hearings involving window installations and a porch screening at properties on Magnolia Terrace, Florida Street, St. James Avenue, and Firglade Avenue. The commission will also open new public hearings for four petitions covering window, roof, and mailbox work at Buckingham Street, Dartmouth Terrace, Bowdoin Street, and Firglade Avenue. Informational items include a proposed new local historic district at 1414 State Street, a discussion on amending the city's preservation ordinance (Chapter 418), and guidelines for new construction.

• Continued hearings: 138-140 Magnolia Terrace (9 windows), 117 Florida Street (replacement windows), 175 St. James Avenue (basement entrance), 83-85 Firglade Avenue (porch screening after stop work order)
• New hearings: 166 Buckingham Street (2 basement windows, foundation/siding repair), 121 Dartmouth Terrace (garage roof slate-to-asphalt), 175 Bowdoin Street (free-standing mailbox), 83-85 Firglade Avenue (27 windows)
• Informational: 1414 State Street — creation of Isolation Hospital local historic district
• Discussion: proposed amendment to City ordinance Chapter 418 'Preservation of Historically Significant Buildings'
• Discussion: guidelines for new construction, with special meeting scheduled for January 26, 2023

The Historical Commission approved five property petitions and two informational reports. Two petitions were continued to a later date, with one requiring a window sample. The Commission also expressed support for a proposed amendment to Chapter 418.

• Approved petition for 175 St. James Avenue (5-0)
• Approved petition for 83-85 Firglade Avenue (4-1)
• Approved petition for 166 Buckingham Street (5-0)
• Approved petition for 121 Dartmouth Terrace (5-0)
• Approved petition for 175 Bowdoin Street (5-0)
• Approved petition for 83-85 Firglade Avenue (5-0)
• Continued petition for 138-140 Magnolia Terrace (5-0)
• Continued petition for 117 Florida Street (5-0)

Historical Commission - Regular

The Springfield Historical Commission will hold continued public hearings on four previously postponed petitions involving window installations and a porch screening at properties on Magnolia Terrace, Florida Street, St. James Avenue, and Firglade Avenue. The commission will also open new public hearings for four additional petitions, including window installations, a garage roof replacement, and a free-standing mailbox. Informational items include a proposed new local historic district at 1414 State Street, a discussion on amending Chapter 418, and guidelines for new construction.

• Continued hearings: 138-140 Magnolia Terrace (9 windows), 117 Florida Street (replacement windows), 175 St. James Avenue (basement entrance), 83-85 Firglade Avenue (unauthorized porch screening)
• New hearings: 166 Buckingham Street (2 basement windows, foundation/siding repair), 121 Dartmouth Terrace (garage roof slate to asphalt), 175 Bowdoin Street (free-standing mailbox), 83-85 Firglade Avenue (27 windows)
• Informational: 1414 State Street — creation of Isolation Hospital local historic district
• Discussion: proposed amendment to Chapter 418 'Preservation of Historically Significant Buildings'
• Discussion: guidelines for new construction, with special meeting scheduled for January 26, 2023

The Historical Commission approved five property petitions and two informational reports. Two petitions were continued to a later date, and the commission expressed support for a proposed amendment to Chapter 418.

• Approved petition for 175 St. James Avenue (5-0)
• Approved petition for 83-85 Firglade Avenue (4-1)
• Approved petition for 166 Buckingham Street (5-0)
• Approved petition for 121 Dartmouth Terrace (5-0)
• Approved petition for 175 Bowdoin Street (5-0)
• Approved petition for 83-85 Firglade Avenue (5-0)
• Continued petitions for 138-140 Magnolia Terrace and 117 Florida Street (5-0)
• Supported proposed amendment to Chapter 418

School Committee - Regular

The Springfield School Committee will vote on approving four field trip requests, including Putnam Vocational Technical Academy trips to Marlborough, MA and a Zanetti trip to Washington DC, and will take a first vote on a new Springfield Public Schools Service Animal Policy. The committee will also vote to enter executive session to discuss strategy related to Springfield Administrators Association collective bargaining. Informational items include student discipline changes to 37H 3/4 suspension regulations and an emergency response plan for medical and behavioral crises.

• Approve Putnam field trip Nov 20-21, 2022 to Marlborough, MA for Skills USA Fall State Leadership
• Approve Putnam field trip Apr 27-29, 2023 to Marlborough, MA for Skills USA Championships
• Approve Zanetti field trip Apr 12-14, 2023 to Washington DC
• Approve Springfield Public Schools Service Animal Policy (First Vote)
• Vote to enter Executive Session on SAA collective bargaining

School Committee - High School Representatives

The Springfield School Committee will hold a regular meeting on November 17, 2022, at City Hall. Voting items include approving four field trip requests (Putnam Vocational Technical Academy, Zanetti, and Springfield Renaissance School), a first vote on a Service Animal Policy, and approval of the October 27, 2022 minutes. The committee will also enter executive session to discuss collective bargaining with the Springfield Administrators Association. Informational items include recognition of Patrick J. Sullivan, the Employee Assistance Program, student discipline changes, and an emergency response plan.

• Approve Putnam field trip to Marlborough, MA for Skills USA (Nov 20-21, 2022 and Apr 27-29, 2023)
• Approve Zanetti field trip to Washington DC (Apr 12-14, 2023)
• Approve Springfield Renaissance School field trip to Capital City, VA (Jan 26-29, 2023)
• First vote on Springfield Public Schools Service Animal Policy
• Executive session on SAA collective bargaining

Public Health Council - Regular

The Springfield Public Health Council is meeting virtually to discuss routine business, including approval of October minutes, updates on COVID-19, the opioid crisis, and asthma/environmental issues. The agenda also includes health center business such as staffing, dental, policy, finance, and quality improvement reports. No votes or decisions are listed; the meeting appears to be informational.

• Approval of October minutes
• COVID-19 update
• Opioid crisis update
• Asthma/environmental update
• Health center staffing and finance reports

School Committee - Special Meeting

This special working session of the Springfield School Committee is dedicated to the superintendent's evaluation for the 2021-2022 school year. The agenda includes a presentation of supporting data by the superintendent and a review of related documents and procedures by the committee's attorney. No votes or decisions are listed on this agenda.

• Superintendent PowerPoint presentation of supporting data for 2021-2022 evaluation
• School Committee Attorney review of documents and procedures for the evaluation

School Committee - Regular

The Student and Parent Concerns Subcommittee of the Springfield School Committee is meeting to discuss an update on the Safe Routes to School program and to vote on recommending the Service Animal Policy to the full School Committee. The meeting is informational and voting in nature, with one voting item on the agenda.

• Vote to recommend approval of the Service Animal Policy
• Safe Routes to School update

License Commission - Regular

The Springfield Board of License Commissioners will hold a virtual public hearing on November 9, 2022, to consider new petitions, informational hearings, and other business. Items include a DBA change for a restaurant, a license transfer for a package store, and reviews of incidents at two bars. The board will also discuss a new license type fee and approve prior meeting minutes.

• DBA change for Delicias Restaurant & Catering Corp to Khan's Food and Drinks at 1333 Boston Rd
• License transfer for Liberty Package Store at 747 Liberty St from Pioneer Spirit Inc. to JEA Inc.
• Informational hearing on incident at The Zone, 90 Worthington St
• Informational hearing on Fuego Sport Bar, 885 Carew St
• Discussion of annual fee for Farmer Series Pouring Permit

The Board of License Commissioners approved several license transfers, name changes, and a one-day event permit. The board also established a new annual fee for a specific permit type and dismissed one informational hearing.

• Approved minutes from October 26, 2022 (unanimous)
• Approved DBA change from Delicias Restaurant to Khan’s Food and Drinks at 1333 Boston Rd (unanimous)
• Approved license transfer for Liberty Package Store at 747 Liberty St from Pioneer Spirit Inc. to JEA Inc. (unanimous)
• Dismissed informational hearing regarding Black Budda Associates d/b/a The Zone (unanimous)
• Continued Fuego Sport Bar hearing to 11/30/22 for submission of change of manager petition (unanimous)
• Approved one-day Beer and Wine License for No Malt Extract, LLC at South End Community Center for 11-19-22 (unanimous)
• Approved $500.00 annual fee for Farmer Series Pouring Permit

Board of Assessor - Regular Meeting

The Springfield Board of Assessors will hold a regular meeting to approve minutes, review monthly abatement totals for real estate, motor vehicle excise, and personal property, and consider a reassessment for a property on Medford Street. The board will also enter executive session to discuss litigation strategy, exemption applications, and preliminary tax abatements, and will not return to public session.

• Reassessment of Parcel #084920006 - 28 Medford Street for FY2022 & FY2023
• Executive session to discuss ATB docket, personal exemptions, and FY2023 preliminary tax abatements
• Continuances for T-Mobile abatement applications (RRC #503400, #503700, #505270)
• Continuances for various property tax abatements (e.g., Temple Street Condo, 1593 Main Street)
• Review of uncollectible excise taxes from FY1988-FY1990

Conservation Commission - Regular

The Springfield Conservation Commission will hold continued public hearings on three previously continued Notices of Intent: a residential subdivision at NS Boston Road and 35 Elaine Circle, Bass Pond aquatic management at 1478 Parker Street, and Forest Park Ponds aquatic vegetation management at 299 Sumner Avenue. The commission will also hold a new public hearing on the Tiffany Street Stream Channel Improvement Project. An informational item on Duggan School Athletic Field Upgrades is listed.

• Continued hearing: residential subdivision at NS Boston Road and 35 Elaine Circle (Petition #6927)
• Continued hearing: Bass Pond Aquatic Management at 1478 Parker Street (Petition #6928)
• Continued hearing: Forest Park Ponds Aquatic Vegetation Management at 299 Sumner Avenue (Petition #6929)
• New hearing: Tiffany Street Stream Channel Improvement Project at ES Tiffany Street (Petition #7090)
• Information item: Duggan School Athletic Field Upgrades

The Conservation Commission voted to continue four public hearings regarding Notices of Intent. No final decisions were reached on the petitions during this meeting.

• Continued Petition ID # 6927 for NS Boston Road and 35 Elaine Circle (5-0)
• Continued Petition ID # 6928 for 1478 Parker Street (5-0)
• Continued Petition ID # 6929 for 299 Sumner Avenue (5-0)
• Continued Petition ID # 7090 for Tiffany Street Stream Channel Improvement Project (5-0)

Traffic Commission - Regular

The Springfield Traffic Commission is meeting to approve minutes from October 3, 2022, and to discuss two new items: a no-parking tow-away zone on Clarks Street and speed signs or a speed hump on Dubois Street. The meeting is open to the public.

• 22-21 Clarks Street: No Parking Any Time Tow-Away Zone
• 22-22 Dubois Street: Speed signs or Speed Hump

City Council - Finance Sub-Committee

The Springfield Historical Commission is holding a regular meeting with continued public hearings on several property petitions, new public hearings including a proposal to create a new local historic district for Federal Square-Upper State Street, and environmental reviews for window replacements and exterior renovations. The commission will also discuss guidelines for new construction and hold a public speak-out session.

• Creation of new Federal Square-Upper State Street multi-building Local Historic District
• Continued hearings: 180 St. James Avenue (porch/windows), 138-140 Magnolia Terrace (9 windows), 117 Florida Street (windows), 21 Mountainview Street (windows/siding/roofing)
• New hearings: 169 Maple Street (accessible walkway), 175 St. James Avenue (basement entrance), 70 Buckingham Street (26 windows), 79 Thompson Street (solar panels), 95 Sumner Avenue (fencing, stop work order), 83-85 Firglade Avenue (porch screening, stop work order), 121 Dartmouth Terrace (garage door/window/meter, stop work order)
• Environmental reviews: 17 Dorchester Street (32 windows, porch repair), 101 Marion Street (29 windows), 83 Harvard Street (29 windows), 76 Amherst Street (32 windows, roof, bulkhead, doors)
• Discussion on guidelines for new construction; special meeting scheduled for January 26, 2023

The Historical Commission approved several property petitions and voted to send a petition for the creation of a new local historic district to the City Council. Multiple petitions were continued to the November 17th meeting or withdrawn.

• Approved petition for creation of New Local Historic District (4-0)
• Approved petition for 180 St. James Avenue (4-0)
• Approved petition for 169 Maple Street (4-0)
• Approved petition for 70 Buckingham Street (4-0)
• Approved petition for 79 Thompson Street (4-0)
• Approved petition for 121 Dartmouth Terrace (4-0)
• Approved environmental reviews for 17 Dorchester St, 101 Marion St, 83 Harvard St, and 76 Amherst St (4-0 each)
• Continued petitions for 138-140 Magnolia Terrace, 117 Florida Street, 175 St. James Avenue, and 83-85 Firglade Avenue (4-0 each)

City Council - Mental Health

This is a City Council meeting focused on mental health, featuring a presentation by State Representative Jake Oliviera and a Behavioral Health Urgent Care presentation by BHN. The agenda also includes discussions with insurance carriers and how the council can help. The meeting is largely informational with no specific votes or decisions listed.

• Presentation by State Representative Jake Oliviera
• Discussion with insurance carriers
• Behavioral Health Urgent Care presentation by BHN
• Topic: 'How can we help'

Historical Commission - Regular

The Springfield Historical Commission will hold continued and new public hearings on several property petitions, including window replacements, porch repairs, and unauthorized work. A key new item is a proposal to create a new Local Historic District for Federal Square-Upper State Street. The commission will also discuss guidelines for new construction and hear public comments.

• Creation of Federal Square-Upper State Street multi-building Local Historic District
• 180 St. James Avenue: porch height and replacement windows (continued)
• 138-140 Magnolia Terrace: installation of 9 windows (continued)
• 79 Thompson Street: photovoltaic solar panel system
• 95 Sumner Avenue: unauthorized split rail fencing (stop work order)

The Historical Commission approved a petition to send the creation of a new Local Historic District to the City Council. Several individual property petitions were approved, while others were continued or withdrawn.

• Approved motion to send petition for new Local Historic District to City Council (4-0)
• Approved petitions for 180 St. James Ave, 169 Maple St, 70 Buckingham St, 79 Thompson St, and 121 Dartmouth Terrace (4-0)
• Approved environmental reviews for 17 Dorchester St, 101 Marion St, 83 Harvard St, and 76 Amherst St (4-0)
• Continued petitions for 138-140 Magnolia Terrace, 117 Florida St, 175 St. James Ave, and 83-85 Firglade Ave to Nov 17
• Petitions for 21 Mountainview St and 95 Sumner Ave withdrawn
• Approved non-applicability certificates for 121 Dartmouth Terrace

Retirement Board - Regular

The Springfield Retirement Board will hear an audit overview, review a manager's performance, and vote on disability applications, superannuations, warrants, refunds, and survivor benefits. The meeting includes routine approvals and several individual benefit decisions.

• Audit overview by Michael Nelligan of Powers and Sullivan
• Accidental disability application for Luis Arroyo (DPW) and involuntary accidental disability for Misael Rodriguez (Police)
• Nine superannuations, including Willie Spears (Firefighter, 33 yrs 8 mo) and Linda Kashmanian (Principal Clerk Typist, 32 yrs 3 mo)
• Warrants totaling over $7.9 million, including $7,382,579 retirement payroll and $6,125,000 PRIT redemption
• Survivor benefits for beneficiaries of Mark J. Giannini, Dennis G. Leger, and Bernard C. Reid III

Board of Library Commissioners - Regular

The Springfield Library Commission is meeting to approve prior minutes, hear a staff presentation on the Mason Square Branch Library, and receive committee, chairman, and director reports. The agenda also includes new business and an executive session, with no specific decisions or proposals detailed.

• Approval of October 5, 2022 meeting minutes
• Staff presentation by Greg Mitchell, Supervisor of Mason Square Branch Library
• Commission committee reports
• Chairman's report
• Director's report

City Planning Board - Regular Meeting

The Springfield Planning Board is holding a regular meeting with continued public hearings on a new all-alcoholic liquor license for 111 Chestnut Street and a new hearing on a zoning change for SS Central Street from Residence C to Commercial P. The liquor license petition has been continued twice and is scheduled for a vote. The zoning change request was referred by the City Council.

• Continued hearing: new all-alcoholic liquor license for 111 Chestnut Street, petitioner Ace Will Do It, LLC d/b/a L’Amour
• New hearing: zoning change for SS Central Street (02560-0220) from Residence C to Commercial P, petitioner Davenport Advisors, LLC
• Liquor license petition previously continued on 09/07/22 and 10/05/22
• Zoning change referred by City Council on 10/17/22

The Planning Board approved a zoning change for a property on SS Central Street. A petition for a new liquor license at 111 Chestnut Street was continued to a later date.

• Approved zoning change for SS Central Street from Residence C to Commercial P (6-0)
• Continued vote on new all-alcoholic liquor license for 111 Chestnut Street to 12/7/2022 (6-0)

Community Preservation Committee - Regular

The Springfield Community Preservation Committee will meet remotely on November 1, 2022. They will approve prior meeting minutes, hear a Park Department presentation on the Forest Park Picnic Pavilion design, and consider an off-cycle application for the Parsons Apartment House at 169 Maple Street. The committee will also set 2023 application dates and revise the 2023 Community Preservation Plan.

• Approval of September 6 and October 11, 2022 meeting minutes
• Presentation by Park Department of design for Forest Park Picnic Pavilion
• Off-cycle application for Parsons Apartment House, 169 Maple Street
• Establish 2023 application dates
• Revise 2023 Community Preservation Plan

The Committee approved an off-cycle grant for the renovation of the Parsons Apartment House at 169 Maple Street. Members also established the application timeline for the 2023 funding cycle and reviewed designs for the Forest Park Picnic Pavilion.

• Approved $250,000 off-cycle grant for Parsons Apartment House (6-0)
• Approved 2023 application schedule: Workshop Feb 7, Applications due March 30 (6-0)
• Approved minutes of September 6 and October 11
• Recommended Parsons Apartment funding come from the undesignated reserve

City Council - COVID-19 Response

The Springfield City Council is meeting virtually to discuss the COVID-19 response. The agenda includes a public portion with an update on the future of the pandemic and boosters. No formal votes or decisions are listed on this agenda.

• Update on future of pandemic and boosters

School Committee - High School Representatives

The Springfield School Committee is holding its regular session, with the main substantive item being a Strategic Plan Update. The committee will also vote to approve the minutes from its October 13, 2022 meeting. The rest of the agenda consists of standard reports from standing committees and the superintendent, with no other major decisions listed.

• Strategic Plan Update (discussion item)
• Approval of October 13, 2022 Regular Session minutes
• Reports from 9 standing committees including Budget and Finance, Buildings and Maintenance, and School Safety

School Committee - Regular

The Springfield School Committee is holding its regular session, where members will approve the minutes from the October 13, 2022 meeting and receive a strategic plan update. The agenda is largely procedural, with no specific votes on contracts, budgets, or policy changes listed. Committee reports and new business items are scheduled but without detailed discussion points provided.

• Approve minutes of October 13, 2022 regular session
• Strategic Plan Update presentation
• Reports from standing committees including Budget and Finance, School Safety, and Diversity/Equity/Inclusion

City Council - Sustainability and Environment

The Springfield City Council's Sustainability and Environment committee is meeting virtually to discuss community choice energy. The agenda includes a presentation on Community Choice Energy and a discussion on how the council can help the community. No formal votes or decisions are listed.

• Community Choice Energy presentation
• Discussion on how to help the community

Election Commission - Regular

The Springfield Election Commission is holding a regular virtual meeting to discuss and potentially decide on matters related to early voting, vote-by-mail procedures, in-person early voting, polling site review, and poll workers. The agenda lists these items for discussion, but no specific proposals or decisions are detailed.

• Early Voting
• Vote By Mail
• In Person Early Voting
• Polling Site Review
• Poll Workers

License Commission - Regular

The Springfield Board of License Commissioners will hold a virtual public hearing on October 26, 2022, to consider several liquor license petitions, including a transfer for Johnny Mac Liquors, a new beer and wine license for Los Duros Restaurant, and a change of manager for Springfield Liquor Mart. The board will also discuss a new license type fee for Farmer Series Pouring Permits and review incident reports for three establishments.

• Transfer of license for Iyaan Corp. d/b/a Johnny Mac Liquors at 1949 Wilbraham Rd
• New Annual Beer and Wine Restaurant License for Los Duros Restaurant at 880 State St
• Change of Manager for Springfield Liquor Mart at 1785 Allen St from Thomas Waldron to Jerome Shanahary
• Change of hours for Mass Mutual Convention Center at 1277 Main St for Cornhole Competition on 10/28/22 and 10/29/22
• Discussion of annual fee for Farmer Series Pouring Permit

The Board of License Commissioners approved ownership changes, a license transfer, and a new beer and wine restaurant license. One establishment received a five-day license suspension held in abeyance. A manager change for Springfield Liquor Mart was continued to a later date.

• Approved minutes from October 12, 2022 (unanimous)
• Approved change of officers and ownership for Pride Operating LLC (unanimous)
• Approved license transfer and pledge for Iyaan Corp. d/b/a Johnny Mac Liquors (unanimous)
• Approved new annual beer and wine restaurant license for Los Duros Restaurant with 1am closing (unanimous)
• Continued change of manager for Springfield Liquor Mart to 12/14/22 (unanimous)
• Approved 5-day suspension for Delicias Restaurant Catering, Corp, held in abeyance for one year (unanimous)
• Approved temporary hour change for Mass Mutual Convention Center for Oct 28-29 event (unanimous)
• Continued discussion on Farmer Series Pouring Permit annual fee to 11-9-22 (unanimous)

Zoning Board of Appeals - Regular

The Zoning Board of Appeals is meeting to hold a public hearing on the City of Springfield's appeal to construct single-family houses on four parcels on Richelieu St and Hillside Pl that lack the required frontage, which would violate the zoning ordinance. The board will also consider an item regarding 658 Berkshire Ave.

• Public hearing on city's appeal for single-family houses on Richelieu St and Hillside Pl parcels lacking required frontage
• Appeal cites violation of Springfield Zoning Ordinance Article 5, Section 5.2.10 Table 5-1
• Item on 658 Berkshire Ave # 01340-0100

Conservation Commission - Regular

The Springfield Conservation Commission is meeting virtually to continue three public hearings that have been postponed since August: a residential subdivision at NS Boston Road and 35 Elaine Circle, and aquatic management projects at Bass Pond (1478 Parker Street) and Forest Park Ponds (299 Sumner Avenue). The commission will also hold a new hearing on maintenance dredging of an irrigation pond at Franconia Golf Course (619 Dwight Road), review an emergency certification for a diesel fuel release near the Chicopee River, and receive informational updates on an amendment to conditions for Camp Star and a Chapter 91 waterway license for Loon Park Pond Improvements.

• Continued hearing: residential subdivision at NS Boston Road and 35 Elaine Circle (Petition #6927)
• Continued hearing: Bass Pond aquatic management at 1478 Parker Street (Petition #6928)
• Continued hearing: Forest Park Ponds aquatic vegetation management at 299 Sumner Avenue (Petition #6929)
• New hearing: maintenance dredging of irrigation pond at Franconia Municipal Golf Course, 619 Dwight Road (Petition #7062)
• Emergency certification: release of ~10 gallons of diesel fuel within 100 ft of Chicopee Riverfront at 34 Front Street (MassDEP Release Tracking #1-21638)

The Conservation Commission approved a Notice of Intent for 619 Dwight Road and a WPA Emergency Certification. Three other public hearing petitions were continued to November 8, 2022.

• Approved Notice of Intent for 619 Dwight Road (Franconia Golf Course) (Unanimous)
• Approved WPA Emergency Certification Petition ID # 7059 (Unanimous)
• Continued Notice of Intent for NS Boston Road and 35 Elaine Circle (Unanimous)
• Continued Notice of Intent for 1478 Parker Street (Unanimous)
• Continued Notice of Intent for 299 Sumner Avenue (Unanimous)

Board of Assessor - Regular Meeting

The Springfield Board of Assessors is holding a regular meeting to approve minutes, review September abatement totals, and consider a contract with Sansoucy Associates. The board will also enter executive session to discuss litigation strategy for Appellate Tax Board cases, personal exemption applications, and preliminary FY2023 tax abatements, including several continuances.

• September abatement totals: Real Estate $227.48, Motor Vehicle Excise $27,143.90, Personal Property $1,677.86
• Contract review with George E Sansoucy, P.E., LLC D/B/A Sansoucy Associates
• Executive session for ATB docket review (litigation strategy)
• Executive session for personal exemptions review
• FY2023 preliminary tax abatements: 8 of 58 applications, including T-Mobile and other continuances

Board of Assessor - Regular Meeting

The Springfield City Council will hold a hearing on October 24, 2022, to consider several items, including an order to take land at 65 Sumner Avenue by eminent domain for $1,125,000, a state election warrant, and multiple special permit requests for businesses like marijuana stores, truck storage, and a drive-up window. The council will also consider a zoning change for 435-455 Cottage Street.

• Order of Taking of Land at 65 Sumner Avenue for $1,125,000
• Special permit for adult-use marijuana storefront at 311 Page Boulevard
• Special permit for temporary truck storage at 146 Verge Street
• Special permit for drive-up service window at 785 Page Boulevard
• Zoning change for 435-455 Cottage Street from Industrial Park to Industrial A

The City Council voted 12-0 to adopt an order of taking of land at 65 Sumner Avenue, allowing school bus pick-up/drop-off and adding 80 parking spots. They also approved a special permit for an adult-use marijuana store at 311 Page Boulevard (10-0) and a temporary truck storage lot at 146 Verge Street (12-0). Several other permits were adopted or continued, and a drive-up service window permit was withdrawn.

• Adopted order of taking at 65 Sumner Avenue for school bus parking (12-0)
• Approved special permit for adult-use marijuana store at 311 Page Boulevard (10-0)
• Approved special permit for temporary truck storage at 146 Verge Street (12-0)
• Withdrawn special permit for drive-up service window at 785 Page Boulevard (12-0)
• Continued special permit for indoor amusement at 1377 Liberty Street to Nov 28, 2022 (12-0)
• Approved amendment to used car sales permit at 890 Boston Road (12-0)
• Approved special permit for motor vehicle repairs and sales at 1122 Bay Street (12-0)
• Approved zoning change at 435-455 Cottage Street from Industrial Park to Industrial A (12-0)

City Council - Hearings Meeting

The Springfield City Council is holding a hearings meeting to consider several items, including an order to take land at 65 Sumner Avenue by eminent domain for $1,125,000, a state election warrant for the November 8, 2022 election, and multiple special permit requests for marijuana establishments, truck storage, a drive-up window, an amusement place, and vehicle-related businesses. The meeting also includes a petition for an honorary sign and a zoning change for 435-455 Cottage Street.

• Order of taking land at 65 Sumner Avenue by eminent domain for $1,125,000 for school parking and other municipal purposes
• State election warrant for November 8, 2022 election, including polling locations
• Special permit for adult-use marijuana storefront at 311 Page Boulevard
• Special permit for temporary truck storage lot at 146 Verge Street
• Zoning change for 435-455 Cottage Street from Industrial Park to Industrial A

The City Council adopted an order to take land at 65 Sumner Avenue to facilitate school bus transit and add 80 parking spaces. The council also approved several special permits for automotive and cannabis businesses, as well as a zoning change on Cottage Street.

• Approved land taking at 65 Sumner Avenue for school bus access and 80 parking spots (12-0)
• Adopted State Election Warrant (12-0)
• Approved adult use marijuana storefront retail permit at 311 Page Boulevard (10-0)
• Approved temporary truck storage lot permit at 146 Verge Street (12-0)
• Withdrawn permit for drive-up service window at 785 Page Boulevard (12-0)
• Continued indoor place of amusement permit for 1377 Liberty Street to 11/28/2022 (12-0)
• Approved used car sales permit amendment at 890 Boston Road (12-0)
• Approved motor vehicle repair and sales permit at 1122 Bay Street (12-0)

Historical Commission - Regular

The Springfield Historical Commission will hold public hearings on six new petitions for changes to historic properties, including porch repairs, window replacements, and a vinyl fence installation. It will also continue hearings on three previously postponed petitions, including solar panels at 83 Dartmouth Street. The commission will discuss creating a local historic district at 1414 State Street and guidelines for new construction.

• Continued hearing: 180 St. James Avenue — raise second-floor porch to code height and replace windows
• Continued hearing: 138-140 Magnolia Terrace — installation of 9 windows
• Continued hearing: 83 Dartmouth Street — installation of solar panels
• New hearing: 30 Sherman Street — unauthorized vinyl fence and pavilion (in response to stop work order)
• Discussion: recommendation to create local historic district at 1414 State Street

The Springfield Historical Commission approved petitions for 83 Dartmouth Street, 43 Oxford Street, 61 Washington Road, and 30 Sherman Street, all by 5-0 votes. Three other petitions (180 St. James Avenue, 138-140 Magnolia Terrace, 117 Oxford Street) were continued to the November 3 meeting. The commission also voted to support the creation of a local historic district at 1414 State Street, with a 4-1 vote (Walsh opposed).

• Approved petition for 83 Dartmouth Street (5-0)
• Approved petition for 43 Oxford Street (5-0)
• Approved petition for 61 Washington Road (5-0)
• Approved petition for 30 Sherman Street (5-0)
• Approved environmental review for 21 Amherst Street (5-0)
• Continued petition for 180 St. James Avenue to November 3 (5-0)
• Continued petition for 138-140 Magnolia Terrace to November 3 (5-0)
• Voted to support creation of local historic district at 1414 State Street (4-1)

City Council - Finance Sub-Committee

The Springfield Historical Commission is meeting to continue three previously postponed public hearings on property alterations, open six new public hearings for porch repairs, window replacements, and other changes, and discuss creating a local historic district at 1414 State Street. The agenda also includes acceptance of minutes and a public speak-out session.

• 180 St. James Avenue: raise second-floor porch to code height, replacement windows (continued)
• 138-140 Magnolia Terrace: installation of 9 windows (continued)
• 83 Dartmouth Street: installation of solar panels (continued)
• 30 Sherman Street: unauthorized vinyl fence & pavilion (stop work order response)
• Discussion: local historic district at 1414 State Street

The Springfield Historical Commission met on October 20, 2022, and took action on several petitions. They approved petitions at 83 Dartmouth Street, 78 Bowdoin Street, 43 Oxford Street, 61 Washington Road, and 30 Sherman Street, all by 5-0 votes. They also voted 5-0 to continue petitions at 180 St. James Avenue, 138-143 Magnolia Terrace, and 21 Mountainview Street to the November 3 meeting. Additionally, the Commission voted 4-1 (Walsh opposed) to support the Springfield Preservation Trust's proposal to create a local historic district at 1414 State Street.

• Approved petition at 83 Dartmouth Street (5-0)
• Approved petition at 78 Bowdoin Street (5-0)
• Approved petition at 43 Oxford Street (5-0)
• Approved petition at 61 Washington Road (5-0)
• Approved petition at 30 Sherman Street (5-0)
• Continued petition at 180 St. James Avenue to November 3 (5-0)
• Continued petition at 138-140 Magnolia Terrace to November 3 (5-0)
• Voted 4-1 to support creation of a local historic district at 1414 State Street

Board of Police Commissioners - Regular

The Board of Police Commissioners will review and discuss its role in implementing the consent decree, and will set a date and agenda for a November meeting. The meeting is open to the public.

• Discussion of the board's role in consent decree implementation
• Setting date and agenda for November meeting

City Council - Maintenance and Development Sub-Committee

The Springfield Mobile Home Rent Control Board is meeting to approve minutes from July 6, 2022, and to review tenant hardship applications. This is a regular meeting focused on rent control matters for mobile home residents.

• Approval of minutes from July 6, 2022 meeting
• Review of tenant hardship applications

The Mobile Home Rent Control Board voted unanimously to take tenant hardship applications under advisement until legal counsel can obtain HUD income metrics. No final decisions were made on the applications during the meeting.

• Approved minutes of October 18, 2022 meeting (unanimous)
• Tabled tenant hardship applications pending HUD data from counsel (unanimous)

Mobile Home Rent Control Board - Regular

The Springfield Mobile Home Rent Control Board is meeting to approve minutes from its July 6, 2022 public meeting and to review tenant hardship applications. The agenda contains only routine procedural items, with no new policy decisions or public hearings listed.

• Approval of minutes from July 6, 2022 meeting
• Review of tenant hardship applications

The board approved the minutes of the meeting and discussed tenant hardship applications but took no final action, tabling them until counsel can provide HUD income data and metrics.

• Approved meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Tabled tenant hardship applications pending counsel's review of HUD data

City Council - Regular Meeting

The Springfield City Council will consider a zoning change for SS Central Street, several supplemental budgets and grants, and multiple utility and permit items. The agenda includes a mix of routine financial orders and a notable zoning petition.

• Zoning change for SS Central Street from Residence C to Commercial P (petitioner: Davenport Advisors, LLC)
• Supplemental budget increases in state aid: $3,343,062 and $1,123,382
• Prevention in Early Childhood Services Grant of $300,000
• Cultural Investment Portfolio Grant of $20,000 for the library
• Eversource gas main replacement on Newbury Street and Sheffield Street

The City Council unanimously adopted Amendment #12 to the Court Square Urban Renewal Plan. The council also approved a cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) for retirees by a 12-1 vote, with Councilor Fenton dissenting. Several supplemental budgets and grants were adopted, including $3.34 million in state aid for school reserves and a $300,000 grant for early childhood services.

• Adopted Amendment #12 to the Court Square Urban Renewal Plan (unanimous)
• Approved FY22 Final Law Department Expense Report (12-0)
• Approved Eversource gas main replacement on Newbury Street (12-0)
• Approved Eversource petition for Sheffield Street (12-0)
• Approved increase in maximum base amount for retiree COLA (12-1, Fenton opposed)
• Adopted supplemental budget of $3,343,062 in state aid for school reserves (unanimous)
• Adopted $300,000 Prevention in Early Childhood Services Grant (unanimous)
• Approved special permit amendment for motor vehicle sales at 93 Wilbraham Road (unanimous)

School Committee - High School Representatives

The Springfield School Committee is holding a regular session with voting items including approval of the September 29, 2022 minutes. The main discussion item is a 2021-2022 Year-in-Review Data Presentation. Reports from standing committees and the superintendent are also on the agenda.

• Approve minutes of September 29, 2022 regular session
• 2021-2022 Year-in-Review Data Presentation
• Reports from standing committees (e.g., Budget, Curriculum, School Safety)

School Committee - Regular

The Springfield School Committee is holding a regular meeting with a data presentation on the 2021-2022 school year, approval of minutes, and reports from standing committees. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major votes or public hearings listed.

• 2021-2022 Year-in-Review Data Presentation
• Approve minutes of September 29, 2022 regular session
• Reports from standing committees including Budget, Buildings, and Curriculum

City Council - Finance Sub-Committee

The Springfield City Council Finance Sub-Committee is meeting virtually to discuss city finances. The only substantive item on the agenda is an update on American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds.

• ARPA update

Board of Public Works - Regular

The Board of Public Works is holding a regular meeting on October 12, 2022, at the Richard Neal Municipal Operations Center. The main item of new business is a hearing on Crown Castle's request to install 50 feet of microfiber northwesterly to the building at 32 Hampden Street. The agenda also includes a call to order, communications, minutes, and old business.

• Public hearing: Crown Castle request to install 50' of microfiber at 32 Hampden St

City Council - Special Meeting

The Springfield City Council is holding a special meeting to consider 16 financial orders approving Community Preservation Committee (CPC) recommendations for funding various projects. These include affordable homeownership, down payment assistance, park improvements, and historic restorations. The meeting is scheduled for October 12, 2022, at 4:30 PM in Council Chambers.

• Order Approving CPC Recommendation to Fund Affordable Homeownership
• Order Approving CPC Recommendation to Fund City of Springfield Down Payment Assistance
• Order Approving CPC Recommendation to Fund Bay Path Cemetery Improvements
• Order Approving CPC Recommendation to Fund D'Amour Museum of Fine Arts Exterior Restoration
• Order Approving CPC Recommendation to Fund Venture Pond - Phase 2

The City Council unanimously adopted 16 financial orders recommended by the Community Preservation Committee, funding affordable homeownership, down payment assistance, cemetery improvements, park renovations, historic restorations, and other projects. All votes passed with 9-0 or 10-0 tallies; three councilors were absent. The meeting was a special session focused solely on these CPC recommendations.

• Adopted CPC recommendation for Affordable Homeownership funding (10-0)
• Adopted CPC recommendation for Bay Path Cemetery Improvements (10-0)
• Adopted CPC recommendation for Down Payment Assistance program (10-0)
• Adopted CPC recommendation for D'Amour Museum exterior restoration (10-0)
• Adopted CPC recommendation for Dartmouth Terrace fountain and grounds (10-0)
• Adopted CPC recommendation for Florentine Gardens (Floral Park) (10-0)
• Adopted CPC recommendation for Gemini Townhomes (9-0, Fenton abstained)
• Adopted CPC recommendation for Godfrey Triangle Restoration Phase 2 (9-0, Govan abstained)

License Commission - Regular

The Board of License Commissioners approved a change of manager for a Tapley St store, granted a new beer and wine license for a State St restaurant with a continuance, denied a package store license for a Dwight St market, and approved an all-alcohol license for another Dwight St bar with a 10pm patio restriction. A noise violation case resulted in a 5-day suspension held in abeyance for one year. Several other items were continued or set for future hearings.

• Approved minutes of September 28, 2022 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved change of manager for AMG Retail LLC d/b/a Irving at 11 Tapley St (unanimous)
• Continued petition for Los Duros Restaurant LLC d/b/a Los Duros Restaurant at 880 State St to October 26, 2022 (unanimous)
• Denied petition for San Miguel Market y Restaurant LLC d/b/a San Miguel Market and Restaurant at 1344 Dwight St (unanimous)
• Approved petition for L & M Hospitality Group LLC d/b/a All American Bar & Grill at 459 Dwight St with 10pm patio restriction (unanimous)
• Approved 5-day suspension for Delicias Restaurant Catering Corp d/b/a Delicias Restaurant at 1333 Boston Rd, held in abeyance for one year (unanimous)
• Continued discussion on Farmer Series Pouring Permit fee to October 26, 2022
• Set re-visit for Fu Yuan Inc. d/b/a Ginger Blossom at 1203 Parker St for November 30, 2022 (unanimous)

Community Preservation Committee - Regular

The Springfield Community Preservation Committee is holding its annual public hearing to gather comments on needs and opportunities the Community Preservation Act (CPA) could address, followed by a regular meeting. The regular meeting includes approving minutes, considering extension requests for multiple projects, entering a new contract for an administrator, and discussing an off-cycle application for the Parsons Apartment House at 169 Maple Street.

• Annual public hearing on CPA needs and opportunities (remote and in-person at Focus Springfield Studios, 1200 Main St)
• Extension requests for 9 projects including East Springfield Library Reading Garden, Rockrimmon Boat House Study, Bike Park Study, Duggan Park, Marshall Roy Walking Path, Cottage Hill Park, Forest Park Picnic Pavilion, Hubbard Park Tennis Courts, Blunt Park Tennis Courts & Stone Soul Garden
• Enter into new contract for administrator
• Request for off-cycle application for Parsons Apartment House, 169 Maple Street
• Historic homes lien issue

The Community Preservation Committee voted to allow an off-cycle application for the Parsons Apartment House at 169 Maple Street, a vacant building in the Ridgewood Historic District. The committee also approved extension requests for multiple park projects, entered into a new one-year contract for the administrator, and voted to remove the lien requirement from the Historic Home Program. The annual public hearing was held to solicit community input for the 2023 grant cycle.

• Approved extension requests for 10 park projects due to COVID delays (6-0)
• Approved new one-year contract for Administrator Karen (6-0)
• Allowed off-cycle application for Parsons Apartment House, 169 Maple Street (6-0)
• Removed lien requirement from Historic Home Program (5-1)

Springfield Empowerment Zone - Regular

The Springfield Empowerment Zone Partnership Board of Directors will meet to hear public comments, approve the June 7, 2022 minutes, and receive informational updates on the 2021-22 Roadmap for Student Success and 2022-23 Strategic SEZP Initiatives. No votes or decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Public comment period limited to 15 minutes
• Approval of minutes from June 7, 2022 meeting
• Review of 2021-22 Roadmap for Student Success
• Review of 2022-23 Strategic SEZP Initiatives

Conservation Commission - Regular

The Springfield Conservation Commission will hold continued public hearings on three Notices of Intent for projects affecting wetlands: a residential subdivision on Boston Road and Elaine Circle, aquatic management at Bass Pond on Parker Street, and aquatic vegetation management at Forest Park Ponds on Sumner Avenue. The commission will also consider a Certificate of Compliance for a property on Vann Street and an informational amendment to an Order of Conditions for Camp Star. All items have been continued from previous meetings.

• Notice of Intent for residential subdivision at NS Boston Road and 35 Elaine Circle (Graham Construction)
• Notice of Intent for Bass Pond Aquatic Management at 1478 Parker Street (City of Springfield)
• Notice of Intent for Forest Park Ponds Aquatic Vegetation Management at 299 Sumner Avenue (City of Springfield)
• Certificate of Compliance for 45 Vann Street (Estate of Marie C Chouinard, Order of Conditions issued 1987)
• Informational amendment to Order of Conditions DEP#294-0610 for Camp Star

The Springfield Conservation Commission voted 4-0 to continue three public hearings for Notices of Intent at 35 Elaine Circle, 1478 Parker Street, and 299 Sumner Avenue to October 25, 2022. The commission also voted 4-0 to approve a Certificate of Compliance for 45 Vann Street. Chair Christopher Collins was absent.

• Continued hearing for NS Boston Road and 35 Elaine Circle (4-0) to Oct 25
• Continued hearing for 1478 Parker Street (4-0) to Oct 25
• Continued hearing for 299 Sumner Avenue (4-0) to Oct 25
• Approved Certificate of Compliance for 45 Vann Street (4-0)

City Council - General Government Sub-Committee

The General Government Sub-Committee is considering an ordinance amendment that would require dumpster haulers to pay annual permit fees. The change was requested by the Springfield Fire Department and has been drafted by the Law Department. The meeting is virtual and includes a public portion.

• Ordinance 2022-5: Amends Chapter 178 to add Section 178-18 on combustible waste and refuse
• Requires dumpster haulers to pay annual permit fees
• Requested by Springfield Fire Department, Fire Prevention
• Draft approved by Law Department

Residency Commission - Regular

The Springfield Residency Commission is holding a regular virtual meeting. They will approve minutes from the September 15, 2022 meeting, review rules and regulations, and discuss applicable employment start dates for residency compliance. The commission will then move into executive session to discuss a complaint or charge against an individual, and will not return to open session.

• Approval of minutes from September 15, 2022 meeting
• Review of rules and regulations
• Review of applicable employment start dates for residency compliance
• Executive session under Section 21(a)(1) of the Open Meeting Law to discuss complaints or charges against an individual

The Residency Commission approved the minutes from the September 15, 2022 meeting. They reviewed and discussed the latest draft of rules and regulations. The Director of Human Resources reviewed residency language in collective bargaining agreements. The Commission did not move into executive session.

• Approved minutes of the September 15, 2022 meeting (motion by Commissioner Piemonte, seconded by Commissioner Crowell, roll call vote).
• Reviewed and discussed the latest draft of rules and regulations (no vote taken).
• Reviewed applicable employment start dates for residency compliance (no vote taken).
• Did not move into executive session for case assignment.

Park Commission - Regular

The Springfield Park Commission is meeting virtually to discuss and potentially act on several park-related items, including the Open Space Plan, Riverfront Park, the Wine Safari at the Zoo in Forest Park, a religious service at Armory Quadrangle, the Court Square Improvement Project, a violation notice appeal, a fee waiver for Myrtle Street Park, and a one-day liquor license request. The agenda lists these items but does not specify whether they are for decision or discussion.

• Open Space Plan discussion
• Riverfront Park item
• Wine Safari at the Zoo in Forest Park
• Religious service at Jiaime Ulloa, Armory Quadrangle
• Court Square Improvement Project

City Council - Finance Sub-Committee

The Springfield Historical Commission is meeting to continue several previously postponed public hearings on property alterations, including porch, window, and solar panel work. It will also open new hearings for window replacements, solar panels, signage, and unauthorized signage, and discuss preservation topics like a potential local historic district and stop work orders.

• Continued hearings: 180 St. James Avenue (porch/windows), 93-95 Palmer Avenue (solar panels), 70 Buckingham Street (26 windows)
• New hearings: 138-140 Magnolia Terrace (9 windows), 83 Dartmouth Street (solar panels), 730 State Street (digital signage), 211 Worthington Street (unauthorized signage)
• Discussion: Local Historic District at 1400 State Street
• Update on stop work orders at 65 Dartmouth St, 165 St James Ave, 3 Sumner Ave, 37 George Street
• Discussion: Guidelines for new construction

The Springfield Historical Commission voted on several property applications, denying a window replacement at 70 Buckingham Street and a digital sign at 730 State Street due to historical inappropriateness. They approved a window project at 211 Worthington Street contingent on SRA approval, and continued or withdrew other items. The commission also voted to send legal letters on outstanding stop work orders.

• Approved minutes for September 1 and September 15, 2022 (4-0)
• Continued 180 St. James Avenue window application for 30-day extension (4-0)
• Withdrawn: 93-95 Palmer Avenue solar array application
• Denied 70 Buckingham Street window proposal due to historically inappropriate grid pattern and color (2-2 tie, failed)
• Continued 138-140 Magnolia Terrace to October 20 for manufacturer specs (4-0)
• Continued 83 Dartmouth Street to October 20 (petitioner absent)
• Denied 730 State Street digital sign as historically inappropriate (2-2 tie, failed)
• Approved 211 Worthington Street window work contingent on SRA approval (4-0)

Historical Commission - Regular

The Springfield Historical Commission will hold continued public hearings on three previously postponed petitions (180 St. James Avenue, 93-95 Palmer Avenue, 70 Buckingham Street) and open new hearings on four applications, including window replacements, solar panels, and digital signage. The commission will also discuss a proposed local historic district at 1400 State Street and updates on stop work orders.

• 180 St. James Avenue: raise second-floor porch to code height and replace windows
• 93-95 Palmer Avenue: installation of solar panels
• 70 Buckingham Street: replacement of 26 windows
• 730 State Street: installation of digital signage
• Discussion: recommendation to create a Local Historic District at 1400 State Street

The Springfield Historical Commission voted 2-2 to deny a window proposal at 70 Buckingham Street and a digital sign at 730 State Street, both deemed historically inappropriate. A solar array application at 93-95 Palmer Avenue was formally withdrawn. The commission approved a project at 211 Worthington Street contingent on SRA approval, and continued hearings for 180 St. James Avenue, 138-140 Magnolia Terrace, and 83 Dartmouth Street. Minutes from two prior meetings were approved 4-0.

• Approved 4-0: Minutes for September 1, 2022 meeting
• Approved 4-0: Minutes for September 15, 2022 meeting
• Continued 4-0: 180 St. James Avenue window proposal for 30-day extension
• Withdrawn: Solar array application at 93-95 Palmer Avenue
• Failed 2-2: Window proposal at 70 Buckingham Street (historically inappropriate)
• Continued 4-0: 138-140 Magnolia Terrace to October 20 meeting
• Continued: 83 Dartmouth Street (petitioner absent) to October 20 meeting
• Failed 2-2: Digital sign at 730 State Street (historically inappropriate)

City Council - Mental Health

The Springfield Empowerment Zone Partnership Board of Directors will meet in person and virtually to hear public comments, approve minutes from the June 7 meeting, and receive informational updates on the 2021-22 Roadmap for Student Success and 2022-23 strategic initiatives. No votes on substantive policy are listed on the agenda.

• Public comment period limited to 15 minutes
• Approval of minutes from 6/7/22 meeting
• Review of 2021-22 Roadmap for Student Success
• Review of 2022-23 Strategic SEZP Initiatives

Retirement Board - Regular

The Springfield Retirement Board will vote on several retirement applications, including a police superintendent's superannuation application tabled from September, and five other superannuation requests. The board will also reaffirm warrants totaling over $8.2 million, including a $7.38 million retirement payroll, and consider redeposits of refunds for eight employees. A hearing on excess earnings for a police department member is scheduled.

• Vote on superannuation application for Police Superintendent Cheryl Clapprood, tabled from Sept. 7
• Hearing on excess earnings under MGL Ch. 32 Sec. 91A for Michael Sedergren, Police Department
• Vote on 5 superannuations, including DPW and Housing Authority foremen with 28-36 years of service
• Reaffirm warrants totaling $8,234,390.06, including $7,379,613.34 retirement payroll
• Vote on redeposit of refunds for 8 employees, including one from 1985

City Planning Board - Regular Meeting

The Springfield Planning Board is holding public hearings on two liquor license petitions. One is a continued hearing for a new all-alcoholic license at 111 Chestnut Street, and the other is a new hearing for a license at 459 Dwight Street. The board will also consider minutes and other matters.

• Continued hearing: new all-alcoholic liquor license for Ace Will Do It, LLC d/b/a L'Amour at 111 Chestnut Street
• New hearing: all-alcoholic liquor license for L & M Hospitality Group, LLC d/b/a All American Sports Bar at 459 Dwight Street

The board voted 7-0 to approve a new all-alcoholic liquor license for 459 Dwight Street, with conditions including operating hours as stated, outdoor patio closure by 11:00 PM, properly permitted signs, and no banners or streamers except for a grand opening. A separate petition for a liquor license at 111 Chestnut Street was continued to November 2, 2022, by a 7-0 vote.

• Approved all-alcoholic liquor license at 459 Dwight Street (7-0)
• Continued petition for liquor license at 111 Chestnut Street to November 2, 2022 (7-0)

Board of Library Commissioners - Regular

The Springfield Library Commission is meeting to approve minutes, hear from the Library Foundation, and vote on extending the 2019-2022 strategic priorities to 2024. Committee, chairman, and director reports will also be given, followed by new business and an executive session.

• Vote to extend Springfield City Library Strategic Priorities 2019-2022 to 2024
• Presentation by Matt Blumenfeld, Executive Director, Springfield Library Foundation
• Approval of minutes from September 7, 2022 meeting
• Commission committee reports
• Executive session

City Council - Committee of the Whole

The Springfield City Council Committee of the Whole is meeting to receive updates and hold discussions on two items: the implementation of the Board of Police Commissioners and the implementation of the U.S. Department of Justice Consent Decree. No votes are scheduled; the agenda consists solely of these two discussion items.

• Update & discussion on Implementation of the Board of Police Commissioners
• Update & discussion on Implementation of the U.S. Department of Justice Consent Decree

Board of Public Works - Regular

The Springfield Board of Public Works is holding a regular meeting on October 3, 2022, at the Richard Neal Municipal Operations Center. The agenda includes a public hearing on a request by Eversource and Springfield College to install new conduit encased on Sheffield Street for electrical service and fiber optic data to the new Health Science Center building. Other items include approval of previous minutes and routine communications.

• Public hearing: Eversource/Springfield College to install conduit on Sheffield Street for electrical and fiber optic service to Health Science Center
• Approval of minutes from previous meeting
• Communications and old/new business items

City Council - Regular Meeting

The City Council unanimously ratified a collective bargaining agreement with the National Association of Government Employees (NAGE) Local 1-021 and approved a $64,950 FFY23 Municipal Road Safety Grant with no match required. The council also adopted the August Revenue vs. Expenditure Report and continued a special permit for a temporary truck storage lot at 146 Verge Street to a later meeting.

• Ratified collective bargaining agreement with NAGE Local 1-021 (unanimous)
• Approved FFY23 Municipal Road Safety Grant of $64,950 (unanimous)
• Adopted August FY2023 Revenue vs. Expenditure Report (unanimous)
• Continued special permit for temporary truck storage lot at 146 Verge Street to October 24, 2022 (unanimous)
• Adopted ordinance amending Chapter 16 on board/commission vacancy postings (unanimous)
• Referred dumpster permit fee ordinance to committee (5-8 vote failed; later passed first step)
• Approved resolution opposing Eversource rate increase (unanimous)
• Adopted bills of prior year payment of $593.45 to Thomas J. O'Connor (unanimous)

Board of Assessor - Regular Meeting

The Springfield Board of Assessors will hold a regular meeting with a public portion to approve minutes, then enter executive session to discuss litigation strategy for Appellate Tax Board cases, personal exemption applications, and preliminary FY2023 tax abatements. The board will also review eight abatement applications and uncollectible excise taxes. Most substantive items are handled in closed session.

• Review of 8 abatement applications, including T-Mobile Financial Leasing and Superior Tax & Accounting SVCS
• Executive session to discuss ATB docket involving properties like 0 Roosevelt Avenue, 84 Adams St, and 99 Adams St
• Discussion of personal exemption applications and FY2023 preliminary tax abatements
• Review of uncollectible excise taxes for multiple years (1997-2022)

School Committee - High School Representatives

The Springfield School Committee will vote on the FY23 supplemental budget and a $6,650,335 carryover appropriation, approve a Service Animal Policy, and consider several administrative items including field trips and conference delegates. They will also hear reports from standing committees and introduce new student representatives from Central High School.

• Approve FY23 Supplemental Budget
• Approve $6,650,335.00 carryover funds appropriation
• Approve Service Animal Policy
• Approve Central High School cross country field trip to Hyannis, MA with overnight stay
• Approve sending letter opposing raising MCAS standards

School Committee - Regular

The Springfield School Committee will vote on several items, including the FY23 supplemental budget, a $6,650,335.00 appropriation for carryover funds, and a new Service Animal Policy. Members will also approve field trip and conference delegate requests, and discuss committee reports. The meeting includes introductions of three Central High School student representatives.

• Approve FY23 Supplemental Budget per attached schedule
• Approve $6,650,335.00 appropriation for carryover funds
• Approve Service Animal Policy
• Approve Central High School cross country field trip to Hyannis, MA (Oct 15-16, 2022)
• Approve delegate and alternate delegate to MASC/MASS Joint Conference, November 2022

School Committee - Regular

The Budget & Finance Subcommittee is meeting to vote on recommending that the full School Committee approve a $6,650,335 appropriation from carryover funds for investments on an attached list, and approve a Supplemental Budget per an attached schedule. These are recommendations to the full committee, not final decisions.

• Vote to recommend approval of $6,650,335.00 carryover appropriation for investments
• Vote to recommend approval of the Supplemental Budget

License Commission - Regular

The Springfield License Commission will hold a virtual public hearing on September 28, 2022, to consider new liquor license petitions, transfers, and changes of manager for several establishments. The board will also hold informational hearings on two businesses and review incident reports from five locations. A discussion on a new license type fee for Farmer Series Pouring Permits is also scheduled.

• New annual beer and wine license for Los Duros Restaurant, 880 State St
• New annual all-alcohol license for L'Amour, 111 Chestnut St
• Transfer of license to Parkside Discount Liquors, 447 Sumner Ave
• Informational hearing for Club Saga, 90 Worthington St (status of license)
• Discussion on new license type annual fee for Farmer Series Pouring Permit

The Springfield Board of License Commissioners met on September 28, 2022, and took action on several alcohol license petitions. They approved a manager change for Fraternal Order of Eagle, a new license for Los Duros Restaurant, a transfer for SG Convenience Smoke Shop, and a change of officers for Ocean State Job Lot. They denied a transfer for Parkside Discount Liquors and continued several other items to October 12, 2022.

• Approved minutes from September 14, 2022 (unanimous)
• Approved change of manager for Fraternal Order of Eagle (unanimous)
• Continued new beer/wine license for Los Duros Restaurant to 10-12-22 (unanimous)
• Continued new all-alcohol license for L'Amour to 10-12-22 (unanimous)
• Approved transfer of license for SG Convenience Smoke Shop (unanimous)
• Denied transfer of license for Parkside Discount Liquors (unanimous)
• Approved change of officers for Ocean State Job Lot (unanimous)
• Dismissed complaint against New England Motors Cars with prejudice (unanimous)

School Committee - Regular

The School Safety and Student & Parent Concerns subcommittees are meeting jointly to discuss an update on school building safety and security, and to vote on recommending the Service Animal Policy to the full School Committee.

• Update on safety and security of school buildings
• Vote to recommend Service Animal Policy to full School Committee

School Committee - Regular

The Legislative & Contracts Subcommittee is meeting to vote on recommending approval of a delegate and alternate delegate to the MASC/MASS Joint Conference in November 2022, and to authorize the delegate to vote on resolutions. They will also vote on recommending sending a letter to the delegation opposing raising the new MCAS standards. These are recommendations to the full School Committee.

• Vote to recommend approval of Delegate to MASC/MASS Joint Conference, November 2022
• Vote to recommend approval of Alternate Delegate to MASC/MASS Joint Conference, November 2022
• Vote to recommend authorizing Delegate/Alternate Delegate to vote on Resolutions at MASC/MASS Conference
• Vote to recommend sending a letter to delegation opposing raising new MCAS standards

Zoning Board of Appeals - Regular

The Springfield Zoning Board of Appeals is holding a regular meeting with two petitions on the agenda. The board will consider a variance for increased density at properties on Oakland Street and an application for a Comprehensive Project 40B at 775 Worthington Street. No decisions are recorded in the agenda; these items are scheduled for discussion or public hearing.

• Variance for increase in density at 283, 291, and 299 Oakland Street (Petition #7031, Spring Park Properties, Inc.)
• Comprehensive Project 40B application at 775 Worthington Street (Petition #7032, Clinical & Support Options)

City Council - Finance Sub-Committee

The Springfield City Council Finance Sub-Committee is meeting virtually to discuss updates on the city's American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds. The agenda includes a public portion for ARPA updates, with no other substantive items listed.

• ARPA updates

City Council - Hearings Meeting

The Springfield City Council will hold a hearings meeting to consider several petitions, special permits, and zoning changes. Items include a petition to store and sell petroleum, a request for open-air parking, a stop sign installation, and multiple special permit requests for drive-up service, digital signs, and an adult-use marijuana store. The council will also consider two zoning changes from Residence C to Business A.

• Petition to store and sell petroleum at 658 Berkshire Avenue
• Petition for open-air parking at 331 Liberty Street
• Special permit for drive-up service window at 785 Page Boulevard, 24 and 26 Rose Place
• Special permit to operate adult-use marijuana storefront at 732 Cottage Street
• Zoning change from Residence C to Business A for 1400 and 1414 State Street

City Council - Joint Meeting

The Springfield City Council is holding a joint Public Safety and Finance Committee meeting to discuss and potentially act on an order to take land at 65 Sumner Avenue. The agenda contains only this single substantive item, with no other business listed.

• Order of Taking of Land at 65 Sumner Avenue

City Council - Finance Sub-Committee

The Springfield City Council Finance Sub-Committee is holding a joint public safety and finance meeting to consider an order to take land at 65 Sumner Avenue. The agenda contains only this single item, which is a proposed action, not a final decision.

• Order of Taking of Land at 65 Sumner Avenue

City Planning Board - Regular Meeting

The Springfield Planning Board is meeting to hold public hearings on a liquor license transfer and a zoning change, and to discuss a proposed local historic district. The board will also accept minutes and consider other matters.

• Public hearing on transfer of all alcoholic package store liquor license to 447 Sumner, Inc. d/b/a Parkside Discount Liquors at 445-447 Sumner Avenue
• Public hearing on zoning change for 435-455 Cottage Street from Industrial Park to Industrial A
• Discussion of proposed creation of Federal Square/Upper State Street Local Historic District

The board approved a liquor license transfer for 445-447 Sumner Avenue with conditions, and a zoning change for 435-455 Cottage Street from Industrial Park to Industrial A. Both decisions were unanimous (6-0).

• Approved all-alcoholic package store liquor license transfer at 445-447 Sumner Avenue with 8 conditions (6-0)
• Approved zoning change for 435-455 Cottage Street from Industrial Park to Industrial A (6-0)

REO Monitoring Committee - Regular Meeting

The Responsible Employer Ordinance (REO) Monitoring Committee is meeting to discuss policies and enforcement. They will consider corrective actions for contractors not meeting workforce participation numbers, review sample letters, and continue reviewing workforce reports for specific projects. The meeting also includes accepting minutes from the previous meeting and a public speak-out period.

• Discussion of corrective action for contractors not meeting REO numbers
• Review of sample letters regarding contractor compliance
• Continued review of Workforce Report for DeBerry/Homer Elementary School Project (Fontaine Brothers)
• Review of REO Utilization Form for Sci-Tech Window & Door Replacement & Associate Work
• Accept minutes of August 23, 2022 meeting

The Responsible Employer Ordinance Monitoring Committee met virtually on September 20, 2022, but took no formal votes or decisions. Members discussed corrective actions for contractors not meeting workforce goals, reviewed sample letters and workforce reports, and considered outreach to attract women and residents to the trades. The meeting adjourned without any motions or approvals.

City Council - Women's Commission

The Springfield Women's Commission is meeting virtually to discuss planning an event for Domestic Violence Awareness Month in October. The agenda includes a call to order and a public portion focused on this event planning discussion.

• Discussion of planning an event for Domestic Violence Month in October

Board of Police Commissioners - Hearing

The Board of Police Commissioners is holding a hearing that begins and ends in executive session, with a public portion in between. The executive session is authorized to discuss the reputation, character, physical or mental health, or discipline of an individual, per exemption #1. The only listed item is SO#22-018, concerning Rules and Regulations, which will be discussed in the closed session.

• Executive session to discuss SO#22-018 Rules and Regulations
• Public portion included in the meeting
• Meeting held at Springfield Training Facility, 299 Page Blvd.

Conservation Commission - Regular

The Springfield Conservation Commission is meeting to continue public hearings on three Notices of Intent and to approve an Order of Conditions. The hearings cover aquatic vegetation management at Forest Park Ponds (299 Sumner Avenue), Bass Pond (1478 Parker Street), and a residential subdivision on Boston Road and Elaine Circle. The Order of Conditions is for the Blunt Park Redevelopment Project at 1800 Roosevelt Avenue, which was approved at the previous meeting.

• Public hearing: Forest Park Ponds Aquatic Vegetation Management at 299 Sumner Avenue
• Public hearing: Bass Pond Aquatic Management at 1478 Parker Street
• Public hearing: residential subdivision at NS Boston Road and 35 Elaine Circle
• Order of Conditions: Blunt Park Redevelopment Project at 1800 Roosevelt Avenue

The Springfield Conservation Commission voted unanimously to continue three public hearings to October 11, 2022, for properties at 299 Sumner Avenue, 1478 Parker Street, and NS Boston Road/35 Elaine Circle. The commission also unanimously approved a Notice of Intent for 1800 Roosevelt Avenue.

• Continued hearing for 299 Sumner Avenue to 10/11/2022 (unanimous)
• Continued hearing for 1478 Parker Street to 10/11/2022 (unanimous)
• Continued hearing for NS Boston Road and 35 Elaine Circle to 10/11/2022 (unanimous)
• Approved Notice of Intent for 1800 Roosevelt Avenue (unanimous)

School Building Commission - Regular

The Springfield School Building Commission unanimously approved the First Amendment to the Project Funding Agreement for the DeBerry/Homer Elementary School project, updating the total project budget to $94,366,017 and the maximum grant to $54,016,54. The amendment reflects bid adjustments for filed trades. The commission also approved the minutes from the June 21, 2022 meeting and was informed of delays to the Sci-Tech High School window replacement project due to supply chain issues.

• Approved the First Amendment to the MSBA Project Funding Agreement for DeBerry/Homer Elementary School, with a total project budget of $94,366,017 and a maximum grant of $54,016,54 (unanimous roll call).
• Approved the meeting minutes of June 21, 2022 (unanimous roll call).
• Adjourned the meeting at 11:45 AM (unanimous roll call).

City Council - General Government Sub-Committee

The General Government Sub-Committee of the Springfield City Council is meeting to consider two appointments to the Water and Sewer Commission: the appointment of Matthew Donnellan and the re-appointment of Vanessa Otero. The meeting is virtual and includes a public portion.

• Appointment of Matthew Donnellan to the Water and Sewer Commission
• Re-appointment of Vanessa Otero to the Water and Sewer Commission

City Council - Regular Meeting

The Springfield City Council will consider a series of grants, including a $3 million no-match grant for the Walker Grandstand, and two zoning changes on State Street and Chestnut Street. The agenda also includes utility petitions, appointments, and ordinance amendments.

• Walker Grandstand grant - $3,000,000 (no match)
• Old Hill Infill Project grant - $2,000,000 (no match)
• Zoning change for 1400 and 1414 State Street from Residence C to Business A
• Zoning change for properties on Chestnut Street and Prospect Terrace from Residence C to Business A
• Ordinance requiring dumpster haulers to pay annual permit fees

The City Council approved 11 grants and orders, including a $3 million Walker Grandstand grant, a $2 million Old Hill infill housing project, and a $500,000 homes rehabilitation pilot grant (9-2). Two zoning changes were referred to committee, and two ordinances were sent to committee for further review. All other items were adopted unanimously with one councilor absent.

• Approved $3M Walker Grandstand grant (11-0)
• Approved $2M Old Hill Infill housing project (11-0)
• Approved $500K Homes Project Pilot Grant (9-2)
• Approved $992,816 FY23 State 911 Support & Incentive Grant (11-0)
• Approved $300K MGC Parking Garage grant (11-0)
• Approved $300K MassTrails Grant with match (11-0)
• Referred Eversource gas petition for Newbury St to committee
• Referred two zoning changes (1400 State St and Chestnut St) to committee

Residency Commission - Regular

The Residency Commission is meeting to approve minutes from prior meetings, review and update its rules and regulations, and then move into executive session to discuss a case assignment under the Open Meeting Law. The body will not return to open session after the executive session.

• Approval of minutes from June 22, July 18, and August 4, 2022 meetings
• Review and update of rules and regulations
• Executive session to discuss complaints or charges against an individual

The Residency Commission approved the public minutes from its June 22 and July 18, 2022 meetings unanimously. Commissioners reviewed and discussed proposed updates to the Rules and Regulations. The body then voted unanimously to enter Executive Session for a case assignment and did not return to open session.

• Approved June 22, 2022 public minutes (unanimous)
• Approved July 18, 2022 public minutes (unanimous)
• Voted to enter Executive Session for case assignment (6-0)

City Council - Maintenance and Development Sub-Committee

The Maintenance and Development Sub-Committee is meeting virtually to hold a public discussion on converting street lights to LED. No votes or decisions are listed on the agenda; the sole substantive item is this discussion.

• Discussion of LED conversion for street lights

City Council - Committee of the Whole

The Springfield City Council Committee of the Whole is meeting to approve minutes from July 21, 2022, and to review American Medical Response (AMR) monthly reports. The agenda includes new business, with an item for other business not known to the chair as of the deadline, and old business.

• Approval of minutes from July 21, 2022
• Review of AMR monthly reports
• Other new business not known to the chair as of deadline

Emergency Medical Services - Regular

The Springfield Emergency Medical Services board is meeting to approve the minutes from its July 21, 2022 meeting and to review American Medical Response (AMR) monthly reports. The agenda also includes a placeholder for other new business not known by the deadline. No other substantive items are listed.

• Approval of minutes from July 21, 2022 meeting
• Review of AMR monthly reports
• Other new business not known to the Chair as of deadline

Historical Commission - Regular

The Springfield Historical Commission will hold continued public hearings on two properties (180 St. James Avenue and 95-97 Chestnut Street) and open new hearings on four petitions, including solar panels, porch railings, window replacements, and a utility meter. The agenda also includes discussion of guidelines for new construction and annual elections.

• 180 St. James Avenue: continued hearing on 2nd story porch and windows
• 95-97 Chestnut Street: continued hearing on sidewalk grade and ADA handrails
• 93-95 Palmer Avenue: new petition for solar panel installation
• 71 Firglade Avenue: new petition for porch railing and plinth replacement
• 70 Buckingham Street: new petition for replacement of 26 windows

The Springfield Historical Commission approved petitions for 95-97 Chestnut Street, 71 Firglade Avenue, and 120 Clarendon Street, and continued hearings for 180 St. James Avenue, 93-95 Palmer Avenue, and 70 Buckingham Street to allow petitioners to provide additional information. The commission also appointed officers for the year and received public comments against solar panel installation in historic districts.

• Approved 95-97 Chestnut Street petition (4-0, Nardi recused)
• Approved 71 Firglade Avenue petition (5-0)
• Approved 120 Clarendon Street petition (5-0)
• Continued 180 St. James Avenue hearing to October 6 (5-0)
• Continued 93-95 Palmer Avenue hearing to October 6 (5-0)
• Continued 70 Buckingham Street hearing to October 6 (5-0)
• Appointed Vincent Walsh as Chair, Alphonso Nardi as Vice Chair, Judith Crowell as CPC representative, Julisa Davila-Ramos as Secretary (5-0)
• Received public comments against solar panel installation in historic districts

School Committee - Public Speak Out

The Springfield School Committee is holding a regular meeting with voting items including approving a diploma for Emily Troy and a staffing update, plus discussion of changes in DESE requirements for competency determination. The agenda also includes approval of minutes from the September 1, 2022 meeting and reports from standing committees.

• Approve a City of Springfield Diploma for Emily Troy
• Hiring/Staffing Update
• Changes in DESE requirements for Competency Determination
• Approve the Minutes of the September 1, 2022 School Committee Meeting

School Committee - Regular

The Springfield School Committee is holding its regular meeting with voting items including approval of a diploma for Emily Troy, a hiring/staffing update, and changes to DESE competency determination requirements. The agenda also includes approval of minutes from the September 1 meeting and reports from standing committees, though most items are procedural or informational.

• Approve a City of Springfield Diploma for Emily Troy
• Hiring/Staffing Update
• Changes in DESE requirements for Competency Determination
• Approve Minutes of September 1, 2022 School Committee Meeting

Zoning Board of Appeals - Regular

The Zoning Board of Appeals is holding a public hearing on a petition from Cellco Partnership (Verizon) for a variance to increase the height of a wireless telecommunications facility (cell tower) at the property known as WS (A.K.A. 1100) Dickinson Street. The board will decide whether to grant the requested height increase.

• Petition ID #6961: proposed variance for increased height of a cell tower at WS (A.K.A. 1100) Dickinson Street
• Petitioner: Cellco Partnership d/b/a Verizon

License Commission - Regular

The Springfield License Commission will hold a virtual public hearing on September 14, 2022, to consider new petitions for liquor licenses, changes of hours, manager changes, and transfers. The board will also review incident reports from several establishments and discuss a new license type fee for Farmer Series Pouring Permits.

• New annual beer and wine license for Los Duros Restaurant at 880 State St
• New annual all-alcohol license for L'Amour at 111 Chestnut St
• Transfer of license from Mowen Inc. to Better Life Whole Foods at 1500 Allen St
• Change of hours for Amapola Bakery and Bistro (Bori Chino) at 497 Belmont Ave
• Discussion on new license type annual fee for Farmer Series Pouring Permit

The Springfield License Commission approved a change of hours for Amapola Bakery and Bistro LLC d/b/a Bori Chino at 497 Belmont Ave, allowing operation until 1:00 am. Several new license petitions were continued to future meetings, including Los Duros Restaurant, L'Amour, and San Miguel Market. A transfer of license for Better Life Whole Foods was approved, and American International College was granted permission for beer garden consumption at football events.

• Approved change of hours for Amapola Bakery and Bistro LLC d/b/a Bori Chino (unanimous)
• Continued petition for Los Duros Restaurant LLC new beer/wine license to 9-28-22 (unanimous)
• Continued petition for Ace Will Do It, LLC d/b/a L'Amour new all-alcohol license to 9-28-22 (unanimous)
• Approved transfer of license from Mowen Inc. to Ban-Song LLC d/b/a Better Life Whole Foods (unanimous)
• Approved change of manager, officers, ownership for Casa Vallarta Springfield LLC (unanimous)
• Continued petition for San Miguel Market y Restaurant new beer/wine license to 10-12-22 (unanimous)
• Approved change of manager for Potbelly's Pub (unanimous)
• Approved beer garden consumption only for American International College football events (unanimous)

Commission on Disability - Regular

The Springfield Commission on Disability is meeting to review business conducted during COVID, discuss handicap parking at Big Y, and address membership needs. They will also continue discussions on accessibility and handle a temporary leadership change.

• Review of COVID-era business
• Handicap parking discussion for Big Y
• Need for new members, preferably from Indian Orchard
• Victor to handle business while Bob is away
• Continued accessibility discussion

Conservation Commission - Regular

The Zoning Board of Appeals is holding a virtual meeting to consider a petition from Verizon (Cellco Partnership) for a variance to increase the height of a wireless telecommunications facility (cell tower) at the property known as WS (A.K.A. 1100) Dickinson Street. The agenda includes only this public hearing item, with no other substantive business listed.

• Petition #6961: Proposed variance for increase in height of a wireless telecommunications facility (cell tower) at WS (A.K.A. 1100) Dickinson Street
• Petitioner: Cellco Partnership d/b/a Verizon

Commission on Disability - Regular

The Springfield Commission on Disability is meeting to discuss accessibility topics, including a review of a handicap parking app, city signage discrepancies, and parking issues on St James Ave and Elm St. They will also continue a previous discussion about accessibility. The meeting is a regular session with no votes scheduled.

• Review of a handicap parking app
• Discussion of city signage discrepancies
• Parking issue on St James Ave
• Parking on Elm St
• Continued discussion on accessibility

Board of Police Commissioners - Case Review

The Board of Police Commissioners is meeting to conduct a case review. The agenda includes a public portion and an executive session to discuss a specific case (PIE #22-035) involving an individual's reputation, character, or discipline, as permitted by law. The meeting will start and end in public session.

• Executive session to discuss PIE #22-035 under exemption #1 (reputation, character, or discipline of an individual)
• Meeting held at Springfield Training Facility, 299 Page Blvd.

Traffic Commission - Regular

The Springfield Traffic Commission is meeting to consider adding stop signs at two intersections, approve minutes from a prior meeting, and address any other lawful business. The meeting will be held remotely via Zoom due to COVID-19 precautions.

• Proposed 4-way stop signs at Maebeth Street and Fairlawn Street (item 22-17)
• Proposed 4-way stop signs at Pineview Street and Fairlawn Street (item 22-18)
• Approval of meeting minutes from August 1, 2022
• Public comment accepted in writing before or within five days after the hearing

Board of Assessor - Regular Meeting

The Board of Assessors will review August abatement totals, approve meeting minutes, and discuss a reassessment. The board will then enter executive session to discuss litigation strategy for Appellate Tax Board cases, personal exemption applications, and preliminary FY2023 tax abatements, and will not return to public session.

• August real estate abatements total $53,782.54
• August motor vehicle excise abatements total $36,367.88
• August personal property abatements total $3,753.12
• Reassessment of Parcel #054700012 (ES Fullerton) for FY2021-FY2023
• Executive session to review 8 of 58 abatement applications, including T-Mobile entities

Board of Library Commissioners - Regular

The Springfield Library Commission is holding its regular meeting, primarily to approve minutes, receive committee, chairman, and director reports, and address new business. The agenda is mostly procedural, with no specific policy items or dollar amounts listed.

• Approval of June 1, 2022 meeting minutes
• Commission committee reports
• Chairman's report
• Director's report
• Possible executive session

City Planning Board - Regular Meeting

The Springfield Planning Board is holding a regular meeting with continued public hearings and new items. It will vote on a special permit for an enlarged accessory ground sign at 19 Oakland Street for Calvary's Love Church, which was continued from August 17. The board will also hold new public hearings on two liquor license applications: a new all-alcoholic license for L'Amour at 111 Chestnut Street and a new beer and wine license for San Miguel Market and Restaurant at 1344 Dwight Street.

• Special permit vote for enlarged ground sign at 19 Oakland Street (Calvary's Love Church)
• New all-alcoholic liquor license for Ace Will Do It, LLC d/b/a L'Amour at 111 Chestnut Street
• New beer and wine license for San Miguel Market and Restaurant at 1344 Dwight Street

The Springfield Planning Board approved a special permit for an accessory ground sign at 19 Oakland Street (6-0) and approved a new beer and wine liquor license at 1344 Dwight Street (6-0). A new all-alcoholic liquor license at 111 Chestnut Street was continued to the October 5, 2022 meeting (6-0). No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved special permit for 32 sq ft ground sign at 19 Oakland Street (6-0)
• Approved beer & wine liquor license at 1344 Dwight Street (6-0)
• Continued all-alcoholic liquor license at 111 Chestnut Street to 10/5/2022 (6-0)

Community Preservation Committee - Regular

The Springfield Community Preservation Committee is meeting remotely to discuss an affordability restriction with Gemini Homes, consider an administrator's contract extension, and review an extension request from Springfield Museums for the Kilroy House restoration. The agenda also includes approval of the August 2, 2022 minutes, the Historic Homes Program, and administrator's updates. The next meeting is the annual public hearing on October 4, 2022.

• Discussion with Gemini Homes on affordability restriction
• Administrator's contract extension
• Extension request from Springfield Museums for Kilroy House restoration
• Historic Homes Program
• Approval of August 2, 2022 meeting minutes

The Community Preservation Committee voted unanimously to rescind its requirement of a 30-year affordability restriction for the Gemini Homes project, deferring instead to the 15-year restriction required by other funders. The committee also approved a contract extension for the administrator through October 28, 2022, and extended the Kilroy House restoration contract to November 30, 2023. Discussion on changing the Historic Homes Program's homeowner share requirement was postponed to a future meeting.

• Rescinded 30-year affordability restriction for Gemini Homes, deferring to 15-year restriction (8-0)
• Approved administrator contract extension through October 28, 2022, at $26.50/hour up to 30 hours/week (8-0)
• Extended Kilroy House restoration contract to November 30, 2023 (8-0)
• Postponed discussion on changing Historic Homes Program homeowner share requirement to future meeting

Residency Commission - Regular

The Springfield Historical Commission is meeting to continue a public hearing on exterior renovations at 180 St. James Avenue, specifically the previously deferred windows and 2nd-story door. The commission will also hold new public hearings on solar panel installation at 146 Longhill Street and sidewalk/handrail changes at 95-97 Chestnut Street, plus discuss guidelines for new construction.

• 180 St. James Avenue: exterior renovations (windows and 2nd story door continued from Aug. 18)
• 146 Longhill Street: installation of solar panels
• 95-97 Chestnut Street: raise sidewalk grade and add ADA-compliant handrails
• Discussion: Guidelines for new construction
• Public speak-out session

The Commission approved a Certificate of Appropriateness for window replacement at 180 St. James Avenue (5-0) and continued discussion on the 2nd-story porch to September 15. A new public hearing for 146 Longhill Street was approved (5-0), while the matter for 95-97 Chestnut Street was continued to allow more information on sidewalk remediation. Minutes from a prior meeting were also approved (5-0).

• Approved Certificate of Appropriateness for window replacement at 180 St. James Ave (5-0)
• Approved repair of 2nd story front door at 180 St. James Ave under Non-Applicability (5-0)
• Continued reconsideration of 2nd story porch at 180 St. James Ave to September 15 meeting (5-0)
• Approved petition at 146 Longhill Street (5-0)
• Continued petition at 95-97 Chestnut Street to September 15 for more info on sidewalk remediation (5-0)
• Approved minutes from prior meeting (5-0)

Historical Commission - Regular

The Springfield Historical Commission meets to continue a public hearing on exterior renovations at 180 St. James Avenue, specifically regarding proposed windows and a 2nd story exterior door that were continued from August. The commission will also hold new public hearings on solar panel installation at 146 Longhill Street and sidewalk/handrail work at 95-97 Chestnut Street. Additionally, the agenda includes discussion of guidelines for new construction and a public speak-out session.

• Continued hearing: 180 St. James Avenue exterior renovations (windows and 2nd story door)
• New hearing: 146 Longhill Street solar panel installation
• New hearing: 95-97 Chestnut Street sidewalk grade raise and ADA handrails
• Discussion: Guidelines for new construction
• Public speak-out session

The Springfield Historical Commission approved a Certificate of Appropriateness for replacing 34 windows at 180 St. James Avenue with Silverline v1 series windows, and approved a door repair under Non-Applicability. The commission continued a request to reconsider the porch approval to September 15, and also continued a hearing for 95-97 Chestnut Street for more sidewalk information. A new hearing for 146 Longhill Street was approved, and the commission received reports on new construction guidelines and a public speak-out session with no comment.

• Approved Certificate of Appropriateness for 34 window replacements at 180 St. James Ave (5-0)
• Approved door repair at 180 St. James Ave under Non-Applicability (5-0)
• Continued reconsideration of porch approval at 180 St. James Ave to Sept 15 (5-0)
• Approved petition at 146 Longhill Street (5-0)
• Continued petition at 95-97 Chestnut Street to Sept 15 for sidewalk info (5-0)
• Received report on Guidelines for New Construction (passed)
• Received report on Public Speak-Out Session with no comment (passed)

School Committee - Regular

The Springfield School Committee is meeting for a regular session. The body will vote on awarding high school diplomas to three individuals and approving the minutes from the June 23, 2022 meeting. The agenda also includes informational items on enrollment data, school buildings and projects, and a COVID-19 update, as well as reports from standing committees.

• Approve high school diplomas for Angelina Natal, Elliot Velasquez, and Jesi-Jaymes Freeman
• Approve minutes of the June 23, 2022 Regular School Committee Meeting
• Informational items: Enrollment/Census Data, School Buildings/Projects Update, COVID-19 Update
• Reports from standing committees including Buildings, Budget, Curriculum, and School Safety

Public Health Council - Regular

The Springfield Public Health Council is holding a regular virtual meeting to discuss health center business, including updates on C3, MassHealth Primary Care Tier 3 checklist, and a model contract. They will also review staffing, quality improvement, incident reports, and the 2023 SAC budget, along with finance and program data reports. The agenda is largely routine, with no major public decisions or hearings listed.

• C3 Update
• MassHealth Primary Care Tier 3 checklist
• 2023 SAC Budget
• FY2020 City Audit
• Incident reports/Grievances

Conservation Commission - Regular

The Springfield Conservation Commission will hold continued public hearings on four Notices of Intent, all previously continued from August 9, 2022. These include a residential subdivision, aquatic management projects, and a park redevelopment. The commission will also consider an extension request for an Order of Conditions from Columbia Gas.

• Residential subdivision at NS Boston Road and 35 Elaine Circle (Graham Construction)
• Bass Pond aquatic management at 1478 Parker Street (City of Springfield)
• Forest Park Ponds vegetation management at 299 Sumner Avenue (City of Springfield)
• Blunt Park redevelopment at 1800 Roosevelt Avenue (City of Springfield)
• Columbia Gas extension request for South Street and Connecticut River (DEP #294-0585)

The commission voted unanimously to continue four Notices of Intent to the next meeting on September 20, 2022. One petition (1800 Roosevelt Avenue) was approved for an Order of Conditions at the current meeting, with the formal order to be issued at the next meeting. An extension request for an Order of Conditions was also approved unanimously.

• Continued Notice of Intent for NS Boston Road and 35 Elaine Circle to Sept. 20 (unanimous)
• Continued Notice of Intent for 1478 Parker Street to Sept. 20 (unanimous)
• Continued Notice of Intent for 299 Sumner Avenue to Sept. 20 (unanimous)
• Continued Notice of Intent for 1800 Roosevelt Avenue to Sept. 20; Order of Conditions approved at current meeting (unanimous)
• Approved Order of Conditions extension request (Petition #6946) (unanimous)

Board of Public Works - Regular

The Board of Public Works is holding a regular meeting, with a public hearing on a Verizon request to install and maintain a jointly owned utility pole on Kerry Drive. The rest of the agenda consists of standard procedural items such as call to order, minutes, and communications.

• Public hearing: Verizon request for one jointly owned pole on east side of Kerry Drive, about 54 feet from Feltham Road center line

License Commission - Regular

The Springfield Board of License Commissioners will hold a virtual public hearing on August 24, 2022, to consider new liquor license applications, a manager change, and several disciplinary hearings for alleged violations. The board will also discuss a new license type fee for Farmer Series Pouring Permits. The agenda includes approval of minutes and administrative reviews.

• New annual beer and wine package store license for Ora Care Inc. d/b/a Ora Care at 878 Sumner Ave
• Change of manager for Kumar & Andy Inc. d/b/a One Stop Liquor Store at 145-147 Boston Rd
• Informational hearing for NEMC, LLC d/b/a New England Motors Cars at 720 Berkshire Ave (complaint of 4-7-22)
• Pre-hearing conferences for Mardi Gras (87-91 Taylor St), Center Stage (265-271 Dwight St), and Fuego Sports Bar (885 Carew St) for various violations
• Discussion on annual fee for Farmer Series Pouring Permit

The Board approved a new beer and wine package store license for Ora Care Inc. at 878 Sumner Ave with restrictions, approved a manager change for One Stop Liquor Store, and continued a complaint against New England Motors Cars. The Board also imposed suspensions on Mardi Gras, Center Stage, and Fuego Sports Bar for various violations, and continued a discussion on a new license type fee.

• Approved new beer and wine package store license for Ora Care Inc. at 878 Sumner Ave with restrictions (unanimous)
• Approved change of manager for Kumar & Andy Inc. d/b/a One Stop Liquor Store to Shruti Arora (unanimous)
• Continued NEMC, LLC complaint to 9-14-22 after licensee agreed to pick up vehicle within 5 business days (3-1)
• Approved Easthampton Cider Project event permit for Mattoon St. Arts Festival (unanimous)
• Suspended Mardi Gras 5 days, 2 served, 3 held in abeyance for one year (unanimous)
• Suspended Center Stage 5 days, 2 served, 3 held in abeyance for one year (2-2, motion carried)
• Suspended Fuego Sports Bar 5 days, 1 served, 4 held in abeyance for one year (unanimous)
• Continued discussion on new license type annual fee for Farmer Series Pouring Permit to 9-14-22 (unanimous)

Conservation Commission - Regular

The Springfield Board of License Commissioners will hold a virtual public hearing to consider new liquor license applications, a manager change, and several enforcement cases involving alleged violations at local establishments. The board will also discuss a proposed annual fee for a new Farmer Series Pouring Permit license type.

• New annual beer and wine package store license for Ora Care Inc. d/b/a Ora Care at 878 Sumner Ave
• Change of manager for Kumar & Andy Inc. d/b/a One Stop Liquor Store at 145-147 Boston Rd
• Informational hearing for NEMC, LLC d/b/a New England Motors Cars at 720 Berkshire Ave (complaint of 4-7-22)
• Informational hearing for Easthampton Cider Project at 25 Bourne St, Three Rivers, MA (event 9/10-11/2022)
• Pre-hearing conferences for Mardi Gras (87-91 Taylor St), Center Stage (265-271 Dwight St), and Fuego Sports Bar (885 Carew St) regarding alleged violations

The Board of License Commissioners approved a new beer and wine package store license for Ora Care Inc. at 878 Sumner Ave, with restrictions on hours and single-bottle sales. They also approved a manager change for One Stop Liquor Store, continued a complaint hearing for New England Motors Cars, and issued suspensions to three establishments for various violations.

• Approved new beer/wine license for Ora Care Inc. with restrictions (unanimous)
• Approved manager change for One Stop Liquor Store to Shruti Arora (unanimous)
• Continued NEMC complaint hearing to 9-14-22 (3-1)
• Approved cider giveaway at Mattoon St. Arts Festival (unanimous)
• Suspended Mardi Gras 5 days, 2 served, 3 held in abeyance (unanimous)
• Suspended Center Stage 5 days, 2 served, 3 held in abeyance (2-2, motion carried)
• Suspended Fuego Sports Bar 5 days, 1 served, 4 held in abeyance (unanimous)
• Continued discussion on new license type fee to 9-14-22 (unanimous)

REO Monitoring Committee - Regular Meeting

The Responsible Employer Ordinance Monitoring Committee is meeting to discuss REO policies, including a workforce report on the DeBerry/Homer Elementary School project, a court case, and corrective actions for contractors not meeting requirements. The agenda includes accepting minutes from the previous meeting and a public speak-out period.

• Review of Workforce Report on DeBerry/Homer Elementary School - Fontaine Brothers
• Review of Barr Inc vs Town of Hollister Court Case
• Discussion on Forest Park Forestry Building
• Request to bring Marois Construction Co. to next meeting
• Discussion on corrective action for contractors failing to meet REO requirements

The committee discussed workforce reports for the DeBerry/Homer Elementary School project, noting challenges in recruiting women and residents. They also reviewed a court case and discussed corrective actions for contractors not meeting REO requirements. A letter will be drafted for underperforming companies.

• Accepted minutes of July 12, 2022 meeting
• Discussed workforce report for DeBerry/Homer Elementary School - Fontaine Brothers
• Reviewed Barr Inc vs Town of Hollister court case
• Discussed Forest Park Forestry Building compliance
• Requested Marois Construction Co. attend next meeting
• Discussed corrective action for contractors not meeting REO requirements
• Voted to adjourn

Board of Public Works - Regular

The Board of Public Works is holding a regular meeting with a public hearing on a proposal by Eversource Gas to install a medium-pressure PVC underground gas main and retire low-pressure cast iron on sections of Oswego Street, Niagara Street, and Dwight Street Extension. The rest of the agenda consists of standard items like call to order, minutes, and communications.

• Public hearing on Eversource Gas proposal to install medium-pressure PVC gas main and retire low-pressure cast iron on Oswego Street, Niagara Street, and Dwight Street Extension

City Council - Hearings Meeting

The Springfield City Council is holding a hearings meeting to consider several items, including a stop sign petition, an Eversource gas main replacement on Moore Street, a state primary election warrant, three special permit requests, a zone change, and an informational item on the Court Square Urban Renewal Plan. The agenda includes public hearings on the special permits and the zone change, with decisions to be made on the petitions and orders.

• Petition for stop signs at Merrimac Ave and Victoria St (4-way)
• Eversource gas main replacement on Moore St from Riverside Rd to Plainfield St (667 ft of 2-inch PVC)
• Special permit for motor vehicle repairs and used car sales at 419 Taylor St
• Special permit for exterior renovations at 473 Sumner Ave (Caring Health Center)
• Zone change of ES Plainfield St (471) from Residence A to Residence C

The City Council approved four items unanimously (11-0): a stop sign at 22-16 Merrimac Ave, an Eversource project on Moore St, a special permit for motor vehicle repairs and used car sales at 419 Taylor St, and a zoning change for ES Plainfield Street from Residence A to Residence C. A special permit for exterior renovations at 473 Sumner Ave was also adopted. A temporary truck storage lot at 146 Verge St was continued to October 24, 2022. An informational presentation on the Court Square Urban Renewal Plan Amendment #12 was referred to committee for further discussion.

• Approved stop sign at 22-16 Merrimac Ave (11-0)
• Approved Eversource project on Moore St (11-0)
• Adopted state primary election warrant (11-0)
• Approved special permit for motor vehicle repairs and used car sales at 419 Taylor St (11-0)
• Adopted special permit for exterior renovations at 473 Sumner Ave (11-0)
• Continued temporary truck storage lot at 146 Verge St to October 24, 2022 (11-0)
• Approved zoning change for ES Plainfield Street from Residence A to Residence C (11-0)
• Referred Court Square Urban Renewal Plan Amendment #12 to committee for future discussion

Historical Commission - Regular

The Springfield Historical Commission is meeting to hold continued and new public hearings on six property alteration petitions, including window replacements, a roof extension, and a digital sign. The commission will also discuss historic district reports, construction guidelines, and hold a public speak-out session.

• 47 Garfield Street: replacement of 27 windows with Anderson 400 series
• 200 Maple Street: extension of rear roof
• 25 Beechwood Avenue: replacement of four garage windows and side entry door
• 149 Bellevue Avenue: deleading and installation of 43 replacement windows
• 52 Sumner Avenue: installation of free-standing digital sign

The Springfield Historical Commission approved four petitions for properties at 47 Garfield Street, 200 Maple Street, 25 Beechwood Avenue, and 149 Bellevue Avenue, all by 5-0 votes. A petition for a sign at 52 Sumner Avenue was denied 0-5 for not meeting historic standards. A petition for 180 St. James Avenue was continued to September 1, 2022, for additional information on windows and a door. The commission also accepted a preliminary report for the Federal Square-Upper State Street Local Historic District and requested a compliance letter for a door at 135 Westminster Street.

• Approved 47 Garfield Street petition with condition that arched window be retained (5-0)
• Approved 200 Maple Street petition (5-0)
• Approved 25 Beechwood Avenue petition (5-0)
• Approved 149 Bellevue Avenue petition (5-0)
• Denied 52 Sumner Avenue sign petition for not meeting historic standards (0-5)
• Continued 180 St. James Avenue petition to September 1, 2022, for window and door info (5-0)
• Accepted preliminary report for Federal Square-Upper State Street Local Historic District (voice vote)
• Requested 60-day compliance letter for entry door at 135 Westminster Street

City Planning Board - Regular Meeting

The Springfield Planning Board is holding a regular meeting with public hearings on two beer and wine liquor license petitions, two special permit requests, and two zone changes. The board will also accept minutes and address other matters. The most consequential items are the proposed zone changes for properties on State Street and Chestnut/Prospect Terrace, which would shift zoning from Residence C to Business A.

• Liquor license for 878 Sumner Avenue (Ora Care, Inc.)
• Liquor license for 880 State Street (Los Duros Restaurant, LLC)
• Special permit for accessory ground sign at 19 Oakland Street (Calvary's Love Church)
• Zone change for 1400 and 1414 State Street from Residence C to Business A
• Zone change for Chestnut Street and Prospect Terrace properties from Residence C to Business A

The Springfield Planning Board approved two beer and wine liquor licenses (878 Sumner Ave and 880 State St) and two zone changes from Residence C to Business A (1400/1414 State St and multiple parcels on Chestnut/Prospect Terrace). A special permit for an accessory sign at 19 Oakland Street was continued to September 7, 2022. All votes were 5-0.

• Approved beer & wine license at 878 Sumner Ave (5-0)
• Approved beer & wine license at 880 State St (5-0)
• Continued special permit for sign at 19 Oakland Street to 9/7/2022 (5-0)
• Approved zone change to Business A for 1400/1414 State St (5-0)
• Approved zone change to Business A for Chestnut/Prospect Terrace parcels (5-0)

Board of Police Commissioners - Regular

The Board of Police Commissioners is holding a regular meeting that will begin in public session, move into executive session to discuss a rules and regulations matter (SO#22-027), and then return to public session. The executive session is authorized under exemption #1, which covers discussion of an individual's reputation, character, physical or mental health, or discipline, dismissal, or complaints against a public officer or employee. No other substantive items are listed on the agenda.

• Executive session discussion of SO#22-027 Rules and Regulations

City Council - Joint Meeting

The Board of Police Commissioners is holding a regular meeting that will begin in public session, move into executive session to discuss a rules and regulations matter (SO#22-027), and then return to public session. The executive session is authorized under exemption #1, which covers discussions about an individual's reputation, character, physical or mental health, or discipline, dismissal, or complaints against a public officer or employee.

• Executive session discussion of SO#22-27 Rules and Regulations

Board of Assessor - Regular Meeting

The Board of Assessors is meeting to approve minutes, review monthly abatement totals, discuss reassessments, and consider applications to the Department of Revenue. The board will also vote to enter executive session to discuss litigation strategy and exemption applications.

• July 2022 abatement totals: Real Estate $1,015, Motor Vehicle Excise $43,138.72, Personal Property $28,812.96
• Reassessment of parcel 103100018 for FY2022 and FY2023
• 8 of 58 applications to Department of Revenue (personal property accounts and SS Temple real estate)
• Motor Vehicle Excise Warrants: Commitment 2 - Year 2022 $1,189,255.47, Commitment 3 - Year 2022 $769,907.37
• Executive session for ATB docket review and personal exemptions

License Commission - Regular

The Springfield License Commission will hold a virtual public hearing to consider new liquor license petitions, a license transfer, and a DBA change, and to conduct hearings on complaints against Delicias Restaurant and other businesses. The agenda includes new petitions, informational hearings, pre-hearing conferences, final hearings, and administrative reviews of incident reports.

• New annual beer and wine package store license for Ora Care Inc. at 878 Sumner Ave
• DBA change for Springfield Hospitality LLC from Tower Square Hotel to Marriott Hotel at 2 Boland Way
• Transfer of license for Better Life Whole Foods at 1500 Allen St from Mowen Inc. to Ban-Song LLC
• New annual all alcohol GOP license for The White Lion Brewing Company
• Final hearings for Delicias Restaurant at 1333 Boston Rd on noise ordinance and smoking violations

The Springfield License Commission approved several license petitions, including a new beer and wine license for Ora Care Inc. (continued due to absence), a DBA change for Tower Square Hotel to Marriott, a transfer for Better Life Whole Foods, and a new all-alcohol license for The White Lion Brewing Company. The board also imposed a 30-day suspension on Delicias Restaurant for multiple noise and other violations, to be served on weekends from August 18 through October 7. A discussion on a new license type fee was continued to August 24.

• Approved minutes of July 27, 2022 (unanimous)
• Continued Ora Care Inc. beer/wine license petition to 8-24-22 (unanimous)
• Approved DBA change for Tower Square Hotel to Marriott (unanimous)
• Approved license transfer for Better Life Whole Foods to Ban-Song LLC (unanimous)
• Approved new all-alcohol license for The White Lion Brewing Company (unanimous)
• Continued NEMC LLC informational hearing to 8-24-22 (unanimous)
• Suspended Delicias Restaurant 30 days on weekends (unanimous)
• Continued discussion on Farmer Series Pouring Permit fee to 8-24-22

Conservation Commission - Regular

The Springfield Conservation Commission will hold public hearings on four Notices of Intent for projects affecting wetlands, including a residential subdivision and three city projects. It will also consider an extension request for a Columbia Gas order of conditions.

• Notice of Intent for residential subdivision at NS Boston Road and 35 Elaine Circle (Graham Construction)
• Notice of Intent for Blunt Park Redevelopment Project at 1800 Roosevelt Avenue (City of Springfield)
• Notice of Intent for Forest Park Ponds Aquatic Vegetation Management at 299 Sumner Avenue (City of Springfield)
• Notice of Intent for Bass Pond Aquatic Management at 1478 Parker Street (City of Springfield)
• Extension request for Order of Conditions for South Street and Connecticut River (Columbia Gas of Massachusetts)

Residency Commission - Regular

The Springfield Residency Commission is holding a regular virtual meeting. They will approve minutes from June 22, 2022, review and update rules and regulations, discuss website development and an email address for the Compliance Unit, and then move into executive session to discuss a complaint or charge against an individual under Section 21(a)(1) of the Open Meeting Law. The body will not return to open session after the executive session.

• Approval of minutes from June 22, 2022 meeting
• Review and update of rules and regulations
• Website development and email address for Compliance Unit
• Executive session for case assignment under Section 21(a)(1) of Open Meeting Law

The Residency Commission met but lacked a quorum, so no votes were taken. The June 22 meeting minutes were tabled. Commissioners reviewed a working draft of rules and regulations (about 75% complete) and discussed a new email address and webpage for the commission. No executive session was held.

• Tabled approval of June 22, 2022 meeting minutes due to lack of quorum
• Reviewed working draft of rules and regulations (75% complete)
• Created email address residencycommission@springfieldcityhall.com for the commission
• Discussed website content including commissioner names, meeting times, and residency ordinance

Historical Commission - Regular

The Springfield Historical Commission is holding a regular meeting with 12 public hearings on petitions for changes to historic properties, including roof replacements, window swaps, and signage. The commission will also discuss creating a local historic district on Byers Street, municipal project reviews, and guidelines for new construction.

• Petition to replace slate roof with asphalt shingles at 70 Buckingham Street
• Petition to replace 45 windows at 172 Thompson Street
• Petition to replace storefronts at 270-286 Bridge Street to conform with NPS guidelines
• Discussion on creating a Local Historic District for 32-34, 68-70, 76 & 84-88 Byers Street
• Discussion on FLAP Project/Streetscape improvements (Springfield Armory – Byers Street)

Retirement Board - Regular

The Springfield Retirement Board is meeting to vote on funding schedules from the 2022 actuarial valuation, a cost-of-living base increase and percentage increase, and several disability benefit applications. They will also consider approving minutes, superannuations, warrants, refunds, and transfers. The agenda includes both decisions and discussions, with no public hearings listed.

• Vote on funding schedules from 1-1-22 actuarial valuation
• Vote on COLA base increase and cost of living percentage increase
• Accidental disability applications for Marques Barsh, Stephanie Oglesby, Jeffery Hyde, Reinaldo Bermudez, and Roberto Matos
• Approval of six superannuations for School and Parks Department employees
• Warrants totaling $8,029,589.02 including retirement payroll of $7,331,759.95

Community Preservation Committee - Regular

The Springfield Community Preservation Committee is meeting remotely to approve the July 5, 2022 minutes and deliberate on 2022 project recommendations. They will also discuss the Historic Homes Program and receive administrator's updates. The meeting is open to public comment via mail or email.

• Approval of July 5, 2022 meeting minutes
• Deliberations for 2022 project recommendations
• Historic Homes Program discussion
• Administrator's updates

The Community Preservation Committee recommended funding for several projects, including $86,895 for Christ Church Cathedral window restoration, $250,000 for Nahorniak Park playground, $182,000 for Bay Path Cemetery improvements, and $250,000 for Venture Pond Phase Two. The committee denied funding for Camp Angelina Accessible Walking Trail and Chestnut Street Housing. It also recommended $108,075 for affordable ownership on Itendale Street with a 30-year affordability restriction, and formally recommended $248,000 for the Down Payment Assistance Program.

• Approved $86,895 for Christ Church Cathedral window restoration (6-0)
• Approved $250,000 for Nahorniak Park playground with dawn-to-dusk public access condition (6-0)
• Approved $182,000 for Bay Path Cemetery improvements (6-0)
• Denied $250,000 for Camp Angelina Accessible Walking Trail (2-4)
• Denied $250,000 for Chestnut Street Housing (3-3)
• Approved $250,000 for Venture Pond Phase Two with benches required (4-2)
• Approved $108,075 for Itendale Street affordable ownership with 30-year restriction (6-0)
• Approved $200,010 for Gemini Townhouses (6-0)

Traffic Commission - Regular

The Springfield Traffic Commission is meeting to discuss and potentially decide on several traffic-related items, including a new crosswalk on Bay Street, parking removal near 33 State Street, a valet stand on Worthington Street, a mid-crosswalk at Dickinson Street and Page Blvd, and a 90-day trial of stop signs at Merrimac Ave. and Victoria Street. The meeting will be held remotely via Zoom due to COVID-19 precautions.

• Crosswalk proposal on Bay Street by Central High School
• Remove parking near driveway of 33 State Street
• Valet stand near Dewey's Lounge on Worthington Street
• Mid-crosswalk at Dickinson Street and Page Blvd
• 90-day trial stop signs at Merrimac Ave. and Victoria Street

Animal Control - Regular

The Springfield Animal Control board is holding hearings on five dangerous dog cases, including multiple bite reports. The agenda includes hearings for dogs owned by Nicholas Green, Irena and Jamison Atkins, Ashleigh Narreau, Yadira Soto, and Derek Faria. The board will decide whether to declare these dogs dangerous or nuisance animals.

• Dangerous dog hearing for 2 Golden Retrievers owned by Nicholas Green
• Dangerous dog hearing for a German Shepherd and Husky owned by Irena and Jamison Atkins of 3 Intervale Rd.
• Dangerous dog hearing for a dog named Ollie owned by Ashleigh Narreau of 95 Orpheum Ave
• Dangerous dog hearing for a Pit Bull named King owned by Yadira Soto of 100 Cuff Ave
• Dangerous/Nuisance dog hearing for 2 dogs named Damian and Daisy owned by Derek Faria of 55 Mobile Home Way

License Commission - Regular

The Springfield License Commission will hold a virtual public hearing to consider a new all-alcohol restaurant license for Mexirico at 64 Hancock St, a license transfer for Uno Chicago Bar & Grill at 820 Hall of Fame Ave, and an informational hearing about replacing police details with security guards at Try Me Too Restaurant. The board will also discuss a new license type fee for Farmer Series Pouring Permits and review incident reports from two establishments.

• New Annual All Alcohol Restaurant License for Mexirico LLC at 64 Hancock St
• Transfer of License for Riverfront Foodservice Corp. d/b/a Uno Chicago Bar & Grill at 820 Hall of Fame Ave
• Informational hearing on exchanging police detail for professional security guards at Try Me Too Restaurant, 827 State St
• Discussion on new license type annual fee for Farmer Series Pouring Permit
• Administrative review of incident reports: Center Stage (assault with handgun, 6-9-22) and Mardi Gras (sexual assault, 6-26-22)

The Springfield License Commission approved the transfer of the liquor license for Uno Chicago Bar & Grill to 413 Pizza LLC, and approved minutes from the July 13 meeting. A new all-alcohol restaurant license petition for Mexirico was withdrawn by the licensee. The board also approved a request for Try me too Restaurant to use security guards from Jackson Security Services, with conditions, and continued discussion on a new license fee for Farmer Series Pouring Permits to August 10, 2022.

• Approved minutes from July 13, 2022 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved transfer of liquor license for Uno Chicago Bar & Grill to 413 Pizza LLC (unanimous)
• Withdrawn petition for new all-alcohol license for Mexirico at 64 Hancock St
• Approved Try me too Restaurant to hire security only from Jackson Security Services (3-2)
• Continued discussion on Farmer Series Pouring Permit fee to 8-10-22
• Set pre-hearing conferences for incidents at Center Stage and Mardi Gras

City Council - Special Meeting

The City Council approved a $3,383,000 bond for a new Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) system for public safety, and adopted a remote participation policy. A $550,000 transfer from stabilization reserves to police professional services was denied. An order of taking for 65 Sumner Avenue and related appropriation were referred to committee.

• Approved $3,383,000 bond for new CAD/RMS system (10-0)
• Adopted remote participation policy as amended (10-0)
• Denied $550,000 transfer to police professional services (1-9)
• Referred order of taking for 65 Sumner Avenue to committee
• Referred $1,125,000 appropriation for 65 Sumner Ave damages to committee
• Adopted resolution opposing unnecessary gas pipeline construction (9-0)

Park Commission - Regular

The Springfield Park Commission is meeting virtually to handle routine business, including approving prior minutes, considering fee waivers for National Night Out, a one-day liquor license request, and receiving an update on Upper Van Horn Reservoir Dam improvements. A tabled item regarding a religious service at Emily Bill will also be discussed.

• Approval of June 30, 2022 meeting minutes
• National Night Out fee waivers
• Request for one day liquor license
• Update of Upper Van Horn Reservoir Dam improvements
• Tabled item: Religious service at Emily Bill

Emergency Medical Services - Regular

The Springfield Emergency Medical Services board is holding a regular meeting. They will vote on approving the minutes from the March 17, 2022 meeting and will review American Medical Response (AMR) monthly reports. The agenda also includes time for other business not known in advance.

• Approval of minutes from March 17, 2022 meeting
• Review of AMR monthly reports
• Other new business not known to the commissioner

Public Health Council - Regular

The Springfield Public Health Council is meeting to handle routine business, including approving June minutes, discussing health center operations, and reviewing reappointments for Monica Baker, RN, and Andrew Balder, MD. The agenda also includes updates on finance, audits, and legislative mandates, but no major policy decisions are listed.

• Reappointment of Monica Baker, RN
• Reappointment of Andrew Balder, MD
• Co-Applicant Agreement/By Laws discussion
• Board Authority / HSH Annual Audit
• FY 2022 Legislative Mandates

City Planning Board - Regular Meeting

The Springfield Planning Board is holding a regular meeting with public hearings on a zoning change for ES Plainfield Street and a site plan review for a new charter school at 234-262 Liberty Street. The board will also consider a request to petition a zone change for 1400 State Street. The agenda includes routine items like minutes approval and non-subdivision plans.

• Zone change for ES Plainfield Street (ID #6880) from Residence A to Residence C
• Site plan review (Tier 2) for new charter school at 234-262 Liberty Street (ID #6879), petitioner Bay Liberty, LLC
• Request to petition a zone change for 1400 State Street

The Springfield Planning Board unanimously approved a zoning change for ES Plainfield Street from Residence A to Residence C, and unanimously approved a Tier 2 site plan review for a new 65,000-square-foot charter school at 234-262 Liberty Street, subject to conditions. No other substantive decisions were made; the board also discussed a potential zone change for 1400 State Street but took no action.

• Approved zoning change for ES Plainfield Street from Residence A to Residence C (unanimous)
• Approved site plan for new charter school at 234-262 Liberty Street (unanimous)

Commission on Disability - Regular

The Springfield Public Health Council is meeting virtually to discuss health center business, including updates on C3, dental services, staffing, and provider reappointments. They will also review the co-applicant agreement, bylaws, annual audit, legislative mandates, and quality improvement data. The agenda is largely routine oversight and administrative in nature.

• Reappointment of Monica Baker, RN and Andrew Balder, MD
• Co-Applicant Agreement/By Laws review
• Board Authority / HSH Annual Audit
• FY 2022 Legislative Mandates
• Finance: QI UDS Data, Outreach & Enrollment, Program Data Report

Residency Commission - Regular

The Springfield Residency Commission is meeting to approve minutes from June 22, 2022, review and update its rules and regulations, and discuss website development and an email address for its Compliance Unit. The commission will also enter an executive session to discuss complaints or charges against an individual, and will not return to open session.

• Approval of minutes from June 22, 2022 meeting
• Review and update of rules and regulations
• Website development and email address for Compliance Unit
• Executive session under Section 21(a)(1) of Open Meeting Law for case assignment

The Springfield Residency Commission met on July 18, 2022, but lacked a quorum, so no votes were taken. Approval of the June 22, 2022 minutes and the website/email address item were tabled to the next meeting. The commission reviewed a document listing collective bargaining agreements and their residency language, and did not enter executive session.

• Tabled approval of June 22, 2022 minutes (no quorum)
• Tabled website development/email address for Compliance Unit (no quorum)
• Reviewed collective bargaining agreements and residency language (no vote)
• Did not move into executive session

City Council - Joint Meeting

The Springfield City Council Finance Sub-Committee is meeting to review and act on a series of orders, including grant acceptances, budget transfers, and a bond authorization. These items cover funding for public safety, transportation improvements, and community programs. The meeting is open to the public in person and via Zoom.

• FY23 SSYI Grant Increase - No Match - $1,950,000
• Court Street and Main Street Transportation Construction Grant - $1,500,000
• Budget Transfer - Capital Reserve to Property Acquisition Account - $1,400,000
• Transfer - Stabilization Reserve to Police Department Professional Services - $550,000
• Bond Order for New CAD/RMS System for Public Safety

City Council - Finance Sub-Committee

The Finance Sub-Committee will review several orders including grant acceptances, budget transfers, and a bond authorization. Key items include a $3,383,000 bond for a new public safety computer-aided dispatch system, a $1,400,000 transfer for property acquisitions, and a $550,000 transfer to police professional services. The committee will also consider multiple grant awards with no local match required.

• Bond authorization of $3,383,000 for new CAD/RMS system for public safety
• Transfer of $1,400,000 from Capital Reserve to Property Acquisition Account for Springfield Redevelopment Authority
• Transfer of $550,000 from Stabilization Reserve to Police Department Professional Services
• FY23 SSYI Grant increase of $1,950,000 (no match)
• Court Street and Main Street Transportation Construction Grant of $1,500,000

City Council - Regular Meeting

The Springfield City Council is meeting to act on a range of financial and zoning items, including a $3.38 million bond for a new computer-aided dispatch system for public safety, a $1.4 million budget transfer for property acquisition, and a $550,000 transfer to police professional services. They will also consider several grants, special permits, zoning changes, and a resolution opposing gas pipeline construction.

• Bond order for new CAD/RMS public safety system - $3,383,000
• Budget transfer of $1,400,000 from capital reserve to property acquisition
• Transfer of $550,000 from stabilization reserve to police professional services
• Special permit requests for dental offices at 455-487 Breckwood Blvd and 942 State St
• Zoning change for 914 Boston Road from Residence B to Business B

The Springfield City Council approved several grants, special permits, and zoning changes, including a $1.95 million SSYI grant, a $1.5 million transportation construction grant, and a $337,500 MassCall3 grant. It also approved special permits for wireless facility height increase, motor vehicle sales, dental offices, and motor vehicle repairs/sales, as well as a zoning change at 914 Boston Road. Several items were continued to the next meeting, including a $3.383 million bond for a new CAD/RMS system and a resolution opposing gas pipeline construction.

• Adopted May Revenue vs. Expenditure Report (9-0)
• Adopted May Law Department Expense Report (9-0)
• Approved Eversource gas petition for Grenada Terrace (8-0)
• Approved Portsmouth Street road discontinuance (9-0)
• Adopted FY23 SSYI Grant Increase of $1,950,000 (8-0)
• Adopted Court Street and Main Street Transportation Construction Grant of $1,500,000 (8-0)
• Adopted MassCall3 Grant of $337,500 (8-0)
• Adopted FY23 Local Consumer Aid Grant of $113,000 (8-0)

Board of Assessor - Regular Meeting

The Board of Assessors is holding a regular meeting to review eight applications to the Department of Revenue, including personal property and real estate accounts. The board will also vote to enter executive session to discuss litigation strategy for Appellate Tax Board cases and personal exemption applications, and will not return to public session.

• Review of 8 DOR applications including Personal Property Account 503750 and Real Estate SS Temple 114500018
• Executive session for ATB Docket Review involving Northgate Center LLC, SIS Center Inc., and Smith & Wesson Corp.
• Executive session for personal exemptions review
• Discussion of 1B-3 Application 1492-1500 Boston Road 016550286

Retirement Board - Regular

The Springfield Retirement Board will vote on disability applications, superannuation retirements, warrants, and other retirement matters. The board will also consider the election of a member and approve minutes from a prior meeting.

• Vote to declare Robert Moynihan as elected member
• Disability applications: Philip Washington, Lloyd Smith, Heriberto Rodriguez, Luis Arroyo, Roberto Matos
• 14 superannuations including Judith Allen, Joseph Boisseau, Sandra Cope, and others
• Warrants totaling $7,272,303.28 for retirement payroll and $2,200,000.00 PRIT redemption
• 42 refunds/transfers to other systems

Board of Police Commissioners - Regular

The Board of Police Commissioners is holding a regular meeting that consists entirely of training sessions. Topics include the board's responsibilities, the Internal Investigation Unit's role, and how officers are represented. The meeting is open to the public and includes a question period.

• Training on board responsibilities by Judge John Payne
• Training on Internal Investigation Unit by Sgt. Louis Rosairo
• Training on officer representation by Atty. Kevin Coyle
• Open question period for the public