City Council · December 10, 2024 · 7:00 PM
**REVISED** City Council Meeting
Council approved Order 2024-149 to acquire 5 Market St. for City Hall and appropriated $3,150,000; the Council also passed ordinance actions on cannabis retail licensing (2024-099 and 2024-132) and confirmed multiple appointments including James Wilson as Interim Director of Inspectional Services.
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Key decisions
Approved appointment of James Wilson as Interim Director of Inspectional Services (term to April 2, 2025).
Approved appointment of Bailey Campbell to Amesbury Cultural Council (term to February 28, 2027).
Approved appointment of Joanne Barnes to Amesbury Cultural Council (term to February 28, 2027).
Approved reappointments to the School Building Committee: Ann Marie Casey, Elizabeth McAndrews, James Montanari, Jim McCarthy, Joseph Spencer, Nicholas Wheeler, Bruce McBrien, Joan Liporto, and non‑voting member Peter Hoyt (terms to December 31, 2025).
Approved appointment of Mary‑Lee Ford to the Health Care Trust Commission (term to February 28, 2027).
Accepted the December monthly license list.
Accepted Ordinance 2024-099 (Amendment to Cannabis Retail License Limits) as amended.
Accepted Ordinance 2024-132 (amend Chapter 334 to allow licensing of adult cannabis retailers in the Retail Marijuana Overlay District) with revisions.
Approved Order 2024-149 authorizing acquisition of 5 Market Street for City Hall purposes and appropriating $3,150,000 to fund the acquisition and related costs.
Referred Ordinance 2024-163 (amend Chapter 396 Special Events to establish usage fee schedule/regulations for community use of City facilities) to Ordinance & Administration and Budget & Finance and set a second reading for January 28, 2025.
Referred Order 2024-164 (Rescind Bill No. 2019-042 and accept a portion of Elm Street as a City public way) to Ordinance & Administration and Planning & Development and set a public hearing for January 28, 2025.
Agenda
Mayoral Appointments
2024-159. Appointment of James Wilson, Interim Director of Inspectional Services
Appointment of James Wilson as Interim Director of Inspectional Services effective until April 2, 2025.
Mayoral Appointments
2024-160. Appointment of Bailey Campbell, Amesbury Cultural Council
Appointment of Bailey Campbell to the Amesbury Cultural Council for a term to expire February 28, 2027.
Mayoral Appointments
2024-161. Appointment of Joanne Barnes, Amesbury Cultural Council
Appointment of Joanne Barnes to the Amesbury Cultural Council for a term to expire February 28, 2027.
Mayoral Appointments
2024-162. Reappointment of Ann Marie Casey, School Building Committee
Reappointment of Ann Marie Casey to the School Building Committee for a term to expire December 31, 2025.
Licenses
6. Monthly list of licenses – December 2024
Monthly list of licenses for December 2024.
Second Readings
2024-099. Ordinance to amend the Cannabis Retail License Limits
Ordinance to amend zoning to implement a local option cap limiting the total number of retail cannabis licensees operating within the city. Sponsored by Councilors Stanganelli and Rinaldi.
Second Readings
2024-132. Ordinance to amend Chapter 334 for Adult Retail Marijuana licensing
Ordinance to amend Chapter 334 (Licenses and Permits) to allow licensing of adult cannabis retailers within the Retail Marijuana Overlay District. Sponsored by Councilors Stanganelli and Rinaldi.
Second Readings
2024-149. Order to acquire 5 Market Street and appropriate $3,150,000
Order authorizing the Mayor to acquire the land, building, and structures at 5 Market Street for use as City Hall and to appropriate $3,150,000 to fund the acquisition, to be met by borrowed funds and a transfer from free cash; requires a two‑thirds vote per G.L. c.40, §14.
First Readings
2024-163. Ordinance to amend Chapter 396 Special Events (usage fees)
Ordinance amending Chapter 396 (Special Events) to establish a usage fee schedule and regulations for community use of City-owned facilities; fees to be deposited into the Youth Recreation Revolving fund for facility maintenance and expenses. Mayor sponsor.
First Readings
2024-164. Order to rescind Bill No. 2019-042 and accept a portion of Elm Street
Order to rescind Bill No. 2019-042 and accept a portion of Elm Street currently a State Highway layout as a City public way. Mayor sponsor.
Late Files
2024-165. Reappointment of Elizabeth McAndrews, School Building Committee
Reappointment of Elizabeth McAndrews to the School Building Committee for a term to expire December 31, 2025.
Late Files
2024-166. Reappointment of James Montanari, School Building Committee
Reappointment of James Montanari to the School Building Committee for a term to expire December 31, 2025.
Late Files
2024-167. Reappointment of Jim McCarthy, School Building Committee
Reappointment of Jim McCarthy to the School Building Committee for a term to expire December 31, 2025.
Late Files
2024-168. Reappointment of Joseph Spencer, School Building Committee
Reappointment of Joseph Spencer to the School Building Committee for a term to expire December 31, 2025.
Late Files
2024-169. Reappointment of Nicholas Wheeler, School Building Committee
Reappointment of Nicholas Wheeler to the School Building Committee for a term to expire December 31, 2025.
Late Files
2024-170. Reappointment of Bruce McBrien, School Building Committee
Reappointment of Bruce McBrien to the School Building Committee for a term to expire December 31, 2025.
Late Files
2024-171. Reappointment of Joan Liporto, School Building Committee
Reappointment of Joan Liporto to the School Building Committee for a term to expire December 31, 2025.
Late Files
2024-172. Reappointment of Peter Hoyt, School Building Committee (non-voting)
Reappointment of Peter Hoyt as a non-voting member of the School Building Committee for a term to expire December 31, 2025.
Late Files
2024-173. Appointment of Mary-Lee Ford, Health Care Trust Commission
Appointment of Mary-Lee Ford to the Health Care Trust Commission for a term to expire February 28, 2027.