City Council · April 23, 2024 · 7:00 PM
City Council Meeting
Council approved several budget actions including 2024-052 ($30,000 water appropriation), 2024-053 (accept $19,760 grant from the Newburyport Society for the Relief of Aged Women), 2024-054 (accept $19,000 firefighter safety equipment grant), and 2024-056 (transfer $50,000 within the Police budget); the council also discharged 2024-055 (proposal to increase Retirement Board stipends) from committee for full consideration and referred 2024-061 (Economic Development earmark $150,000), 2024-062 (FY25–FY27 public health shared services grant), and 2024-063 (Pedestrian Bridges earmark $12,500) to Budget & Finance.
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Key decisions
Approved monthly list of licenses
Approved 2024-052: Appropriate $30,000 from Water Retained Earnings to Water Other Expenses
Approved 2024-053: Authorize mayor to accept and expend Newburyport Society for the Relief of Aged Women grant ($19,760)
Approved 2024-054: Authorize mayor to accept and expend DFS FY2024 Firefighter Safety Equipment Grant ($19,000)
Discharged 2024-055 from the Ordinance and Administration subcommittee (proposal to increase Retirement Board monthly stipend and establish Treasurer stipend)
Approved 2024-056: Transfer $50,000 from Police Salaries & Wages to Police Other Expenses
Referred 2024-061 (accept 2022 Economic Development Bill earmark - $150,000) to Budget & Finance
Referred 2024-062 (accept and expend FY25–FY27 public health shared services grant) to Budget & Finance
Referred 2024-063 (accept FY24 earmark - Pedestrian Bridges - $12,500) to Budget & Finance
Agenda
First Readings
2024-061. Accept 2022 Economic Development Earmark - $150,000
An Order to accept a $150,000 2022 Economic Development earmark to extend brick sidewalks along Market Street and replace additional concrete sidewalk near Market Square.
First Readings
2024-062. Accept Public Health Shared Services Grant (FY25–FY27) - $486,497.32/year
An Order to accept and expend a three‑year Public Health Excellence for Shared Services Grant (FY25–FY27) of $486,497.32 per year, with Amesbury serving as lead municipality for a regional group.
First Readings
2024-063. Accept FY24 Earmark - Pedestrian Bridges - $12,500
An Order to accept a reduced FY24 earmark of $12,500 for inspection and initial structural assessment engineering services for two pedestrian bridges in the upper millyard and downtown business district.
Second Readings
2024-052. Appropriate $30,000 from Water Retained Earnings to Water Other Expenses
An Order to appropriate $30,000 from Water Enterprise Retained Earnings to Water Other Expenses (pipe, valves, supplies) to support replacement of ~500 feet of 6-inch water main on Baker Street.
Second Readings
2024-053. Accept Newburyport Society Grant for COA Trainee - $19,760
An Order authorizing the mayor to accept and expend a $19,760 grant from the Newburyport Society for the Relief of Aged Women to fund an annual Council on Aging job trainee position.
Second Readings
2024-054. Accept DFS Firefighter Safety Equipment Grant - $19,000
An Order authorizing the mayor to accept and expend a $19,000 grant from the Executive Office of Public Safety and Security/Department of Fire Services for FY2024 firefighter safety equipment (accountability board, lifting air bag, RIT system, etc.).
Second Readings
2024-055. Increase Retirement Board Stipends; Establish Treasurer Stipend
An Order to increase the monthly stipend for Retirement Board members from $250 to $375 and to establish a $250 monthly stipend for the City Treasurer for duties performed for the Amesbury Retirement Board.
Second Readings
2024-056. Transfer $50,000 from Police Salaries to Police Other Expenses
An Order to transfer $50,000 from Police Salaries & Wages to Police Other Expenses to cover building maintenance, repairs, and vehicle maintenance costs.