City Council · October 8, 2024 · 7:00 PM
City Council Meeting
Council approved Ordinance 2024-098 (MBTA Communities overlay) as amended and approved AO 2024-05 to add an OCED Senior Project Manager; the Council also appointed Michael McCarthy to the Zoning Board of Appeals and referred Ordinance 2024-132 (adult cannabis retailer licensing) to the Ordinance & Administration Committee.
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Key decisions
Approved appointment of Michael McCarthy to Zoning Board of Appeals for a term to expire February 28, 2027.
Approved reappointment of Stephen Klomps to Historical Commission for a term to expire February 28, 2027.
Approved reappointment of Joan MacPherson to Health Care Trust Commission for a term to expire February 28, 2027.
Accepted redline substitution and approved Ordinance 2024-098 (MBTA Communities overlay) as amended.
Approved Administrative Order AO 2024-05 (2024-005) to reorganize and establish an OCED Senior Project Manager position.
Referred Order 2024-125 (transfer $50,000 to OCED Salaries & Wages) to the Budget & Finance Committee for second reading October 22.
Referred Order 2024-126 (transfer within Fire Department) to the Budget & Finance Committee for second reading October 22.
Referred Order 2024-127 (prior year invoices) to the Budget & Finance Committee for second reading October 22.
Referred Order 2024-128 (accept/exped Municipal Road Safety Grant) to the Budget & Finance Committee for second reading October 22.
Referred Order 2024-129 (accept/exped Cultural Council grant) to the Budget & Finance Committee for second reading October 22.
Referred Order 2024-130 (Drug Free Communities Support Program grant) to the Budget & Finance Committee for second reading October 22.
Referred Order 2024-131 (Seaport Economic Council grant) to the Budget & Finance Committee for second reading October 22.
Referred Ordinance 2024-132 (amend Chapter 334 to allow licensing of adult cannabis retailers in the Retail Marijuana Overlay District) to the Ordinance & Administration Committee for second reading October 22.
Agenda
Minutes
4. Act on Minutes - September 24, 2024 and September 30, 2024
Act on minutes for September 24, 2024 and September 30, 2024.
Mayoral Appointments
2024-122. Appointment of Michael McCarthy - Zoning Board of Appeals
Appointment of Michael McCarthy to Zoning Board of Appeals for a term to expire February 28, 2027.
Mayoral Appointments
2024-123. Reappointment of Stephen Klomps - Historical Commission
Reappointment of Stephen Klomps to the Historical Commission for a term to expire February 28, 2027.
Mayoral Appointments
2024-124. Reappointment of Joan MacPherson - Health Care Trust Commission
Reappointment of Joan MacPherson to the Health Care Trust Commission for a term to expire February 28, 2027.
Licenses
6. Monthly list of licenses
Monthly list of licenses (routine licensing matters for the period).
Public Hearings
2024-098. Ordinance - MBTA Communities Overlay (2024-098)
Ordinance to amend the Amesbury Zoning Ordinance to create an overlay in compliance with the MBTA Communities Act, including requirements for at least one district permitting multifamily housing as of right with minimum density and proximity criteria. Sponsored by Mayor Gove and Councilor Gilday.
First Readings
AO 2024-05. Reorganization - Office of Community & Economic Development (OCED)
AO 2024-05: Reorganization of city government to create the Office of Community & Economic Development (OCED) pursuant to the Home Rule Charter.
First Readings
2024-125. Budget Transfer - $50,000 to OCED Salaries & Wages (2024-125)
Order to authorize a transfer of $50,000 from the FY25 Budget Reserve to OCED Salaries & Wages to fund the newly created Senior Project Manager position.
First Readings
2024-126. Budget Transfer - Fire Department (2024-126)
Order to authorize a transfer of $35,000 from Fire Department Personal Services to Fire Department Other Expenses to cover costs for two employees to complete a 9-month paramedic program. Mayor sponsor.
First Readings
2024-127. Payment of Prior Year Invoices (2024-127)
Order to approve payment from the FY25 general fund operating budget for listed prior year invoices related to operating expenses; requires two-thirds Council approval. Mayor sponsor.
First Readings
2024-128. Accept/Expend MRS Grant - $29,640 (2024-128)
Order to accept and expend a $29,640 FY25 Municipal Road Safety (MRS) grant from the Massachusetts Executive Office of Public Safety and Security to fund traffic enforcement (cost reimbursement grant through Sept 15, 2025). Mayor sponsor.
First Readings
2024-129. Accept/Expend Cultural Council Funds - $12,600 (2024-129)
Order to accept and expend $12,600 in FY2025 Local Cultural Council funds allocated to the Amesbury Cultural Council by the Massachusetts Cultural Council. Mayor sponsor.
First Readings
2024-130. Accept/Expend Drug Free Communities Grant - $125,000 (2024-130)
Order to accept and expend a $125,000 Drug Free Communities Support Program grant from HHS/CDC to fund the PACT Coalition's substance abuse prevention program (fifth year). Mayor sponsor.
First Readings
2024-131. Accept/Expend Seaport Economic Council Grant - $840,000 (2024-131)
Order to accept and expend an $840,000 FY2024 grant from the Massachusetts Seaport Economic Council to fund the Washington Landing Maritime Support Facility project, including boat ramp replacement, boardwalk, gangway and dock, parking improvements, and living shoreline restoration. Mayor sponsor.
First Readings
2024-132. Ordinance - Adult Cannabis Retailer Licensing (2024-132)
Ordinance to amend Chapter 334 (Licenses and Permits) of the municipal code to allow licensing of adult cannabis retailers within the Retail Marijuana Overlay District. Sponsored by Councilors Stanganelli and Rinaldi.