City Council · March 25, 2025 · 7:00 PM
City Council Meeting
Council continued the public hearing on Ordinance 2024-096 (expansion of the Renewable Energy Development Overlay District) to April 22 and requested republishing of the redline; approved reappointment of Amy Vander Els (2025-035) and appointment of Bonnie Brady (2025-036) to the Amesbury Cultural Council; and approved budget orders/grants 2025-030 ($65,000 police transfer), 2025-031 (accept $15,000 MIIA grant), 2025-032 ($30,000 transfer to legal consultant services), and 2025-033 (accept $9,020 MEMA grant).
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Key decisions
Continued public hearing on Ordinance 2024-096 (An Ordinance to amend the Amesbury Zoning Ordinance expanding the Renewable Energy Development Overlay District (REDD)) to the regularly scheduled meeting on April 22, 2025, with a request to republish notice and post the Planning Board recommendation/redline.
Approved reappointment of Amy Vander Els to the Amesbury Cultural Council for a term to expire February 29, 2028 (2025-035).
Approved appointment of Bonnie Brady to the Amesbury Cultural Council for a term to expire February 29, 2028 (2025-036).
Approved the monthly license list for March 25, 2025.
Approved transfer of $65,000.00 from Police Personal Services to Police Other Expenses (2025-030).
Authorized the Mayor to accept and expend a $15,000 grant from the Massachusetts Interlocal Insurance Association (MIIA) Wellness Grant program for the Police Department (2025-031).
Authorized transfer of $30,000.00 from the FY25 Budget Reserve account to the Legal Consultant Services account (2025-032).
Authorized the Mayor to accept and expend a $9,020.00 grant from the Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) for the Amesbury Emergency Management Agency (2025-033).
Agenda
Appointments
2025-035. Reappointment of Amy Vander Els
Reappointment of Amy Vander Els to the Amesbury Cultural Council for a term to expire February 29, 2028.
Appointments
2025-036. Appointment of Bonnie Brady
Appointment of Bonnie Brady to the Amesbury Cultural Council for a term to expire February 29, 2028.
Licenses
Monthly list of licenses 1 March
Consideration of the monthly list of licenses for March.
Public Hearing
2024-096. Ordinance to expand the Renewable Energy Development Overlay District (REDD)
Public hearing on Ordinance 2024-096 to amend the Amesbury Zoning Ordinance by expanding the Renewable Energy Development Overlay District (REDD) to permit and encourage large-scale solar energy projects.
Second Readings
2025-030. Transfer $65,000 for police command vehicle
Order to transfer $65,000 from Police Personal Services to Police Other Expenses to support purchase and partial outfitting of a new command vehicle for department leadership.
Second Readings
2025-031. Accept MIIA Wellness Grant ($15,000) for Police
Order authorizing the Mayor to accept and expend a $15,000 MIIA Wellness Grant to be used by the Amesbury Police Department toward voluntary comprehensive cardiovascular screenings (SIGMA Tactical Wellness) for department members; grant is reimbursable and must be spent by June 30, 2025.
Second Readings
2025-032. Transfer $30,000 to Legal Consultant Services
Order to transfer $30,000 from the FY25 Budget Reserve account to the Legal Consultant Services account; current FY25 Budget Reserve balance noted as $125,637.
Second Readings
2025-033. Accept MEMA grant ($9,020) for radiological preparedness
Order authorizing the Mayor to accept and expend a $9,020 grant from the Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency for Amesbury's Radiological Emergency Response Preparedness Program (FY2025) managed by the Fire Chief.