City Council · June 25, 2024 · 7:00 PM
City Council Meeting
Council approved zoning changes: Ordinance 2024-065 extending R-40 along Haverhill Road and Ordinance 2024-066 amending the Amesbury Gateway Village Smart Growth Overlay District; authorized a $6,063,254 appropriation for the AMS Performance Center roof replacement (2024-081); accepted a $298,834 Elder Affairs grant for the Council on Aging EMHOT program (2024-078); and set a dangerous-dog hearing for 11 Willowdale Ct (2024-084).
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Key decisions
Approved Ordinance 2024-065 to amend the Amesbury Zoning Map to extend the R-40 zoning district along Haverhill Road (with amendment to include the map presented to the Planning Board).
Approved Ordinance 2024-066 to amend the Amesbury Zoning Ordinance and AGV-SGOD overlay map (edit 'stores' to 'stories' as amended by the Planning Board).
Authorized the Mayor to accept and expend a $298,834 grant from the Massachusetts Executive Office of Elder Affairs to fund the Amesbury Council on Aging FY25–FY26 Elder Mental Health Outreach Team (EMHOT) (2024-078).
Approved inter-departmental general fund transfers as amended per substituted amounts (2024-079).
Appropriated $32,699.28 from the Quality of Life fund (8020) for improvements to Collins Street Park basketball court and surrounding area (2024-080, passed as amended).
Appropriated $6,063,254 for AMS Performance Center – AMS Roof Replacement project (2024-081).
Authorized renewal of the inter-municipal agreement for animal control services with Salisbury (2024-082).
Referred Ordinance 2024-083 (establish a Community Preservation Committee) to the Ordinance and Administration subcommittee and set a second reading date for July 23.
Accepted late file 2024-084 (request for Dangerous Dog Hearing — 11 Willowdale Ct), referred it to the Animal Control Officer with a requested report, and set a public hearing for July 25.
Agenda
Mayoral Appointments
5. Mayoral Appointments
Public Hearings
2024-065. An Ordinance to Amend the Amesbury Zoning Map to extend the R-40 Zoning District along Haverhill Road
Extend the R-40 Zoning District along Haverhill Road to remove portions of Map 85-60 (78 Haverhill Road) and all of Map 85-59 (80 Haverhill Road) from the Commercial Zoning District.
Public Hearings
2024-066. An Ordinance to Amend the Amesbury Zoning Ordinance and Zoning Overlay District Map (AGV-SGOD)
Amend the Amesbury Zoning Ordinance and Overlay Map to change Sub-Districts Map, permitted uses, dimensional/density requirements, and building design standards within the Amesbury Gateway Village Smart Growth Overlay District (AGV-SGOD) and update the Overlay District Map accordingly.
Public Hearings
2024-078. Order to accept and expend Elder Mental Health Outreach Team grant
Authorize the Mayor to accept and expend a $298,834 grant from MA Executive Office of Elder Affairs to fund Amesbury Council on Aging’s FY25 and FY26 Elder Mental Health Outreach Team, supplementing salaries, fringe, transportation and allowable program expenses.
Public Hearings
2024-079. Order to authorize inter-departmental transfers of general fund appropriations
Authorize inter-departmental transfers of general fund appropriations in accordance with MGL c.44 §33B for end-of-year/early new fiscal year adjustments, per Mayor’s recommendation.
Public Hearings
2024-080. Order to appropriate Quality of Life funds for Collins Street Park improvements
Appropriate $32,699.28 from the Quality of Life fund to fund improvements to Collins Street Park basketball court and surrounding area, including removal of existing surface, new hoop, subgrade work, paving/striping and landscaping as funding allows.
Public Hearings
2024-081. Order to appropriate funds for AMS Performance Center roof replacement
Appropriate $6,063,254 to pay costs for the AMS Performance Center – AMS Roof Replacement project and authorize the Treasurer, with the Mayor’s approval, to borrow that amount; requires two-thirds council vote per G.L. c.44.
Public Hearings
2024-082. Order to renew inter-municipal animal control services agreement with Salisbury
Authorize the Mayor to enter into a one-year renewal (through June 30, 2025) of the inter-municipal agreement with the Town of Salisbury for joint animal control services.
First Readings
2024-083. An Ordinance to establish a Community Preservation Committee
Establish the Community Preservation Committee for the City of Amesbury.
Late Files
2024-084. Request for Dangerous Dog Hearing – 11 Willowdale Ct.
Request for Dangerous Dog Hearing regarding 11 Willowdale Ct.