City Council · June 16, 2026
City Council Standing Committee of the Whole Meeting
Committee forwarded a $1,199,660 amendment to a Massachusetts Seaport Economic Council grant for the Washington Landing Boat Launch restoration (2026-103), advanced an inter-departmental transfers order (2026-110 Second Revision totaling $836,357), and recommended establishing a Solid Waste Enterprise Fund (2026-108) alongside amendments and a fee schedule to Chapter 392 Solid Waste (2026-109). The committee also recommended acceptance of a $10,000 FY26 earmark for Amesbury High School soft-shell helmet covers (2026-102).
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Key decisions
Forwarded 2026-102 (accept FY26 earmark $10,000 for soft-shell helmet covers for Amesbury High School) to the full City Council with a positive recommendation.
Forwarded 2026-103 (accept amendment to FY2024 Massachusetts Seaport Economic Council grant of $1,199,660 for the Washington Landing Boat Launch Facility Restoration and Revitalization Project) to the full City Council with a positive recommendation.
Forwarded 2026-104 (transfer remaining HVAC Replacement Capital Account balance for Elm Street Fire Station floor repair) to the full City Council with a positive recommendation.
Forwarded 2026-105 (transfer $2,267.04 from the SAFER Grant fund to the General Fund) to the full City Council with a positive recommendation.
Forwarded 2026-106 (accept a drainage easement located at 11 East Greenwood Street) to the full City Council with a positive recommendation.
Forwarded 2026-107 (grant a utility easement at 10 Water Street) to the full City Council with a positive recommendation.
Forwarded 2026-109 (Amend Chapter 392 Solid Waste and adopt a schedule of fees, with Councilor Gilday's redline edits included) to the full City Council with a positive recommendation.
Forwarded 2026-108 (establish a Solid Waste Enterprise Fund pursuant to M.G.L. c.44, §53F½) to the full City Council with a positive recommendation.
Substituted in committee and then forwarded the Second Revision of 2026-110 (inter-departmental transfers FY26, second revision dated June 16, 5:22 PM, total $836,357) to the full City Council with a positive recommendation.
Agenda
Topics for Discussion
2026-102. 2026-102
An Order to authorize the Mayor to accept and expend a FY26 Legislative Earmark Grant Award from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts in the amount of $10,000 to purchase soft-shell helmet covers for the Amesbury High School football team. Funding was earmarked by the state delegation to purchase soft-shell helmet covers and related safety equipment; Amesbury's allocation will be used to purchase helmet covers for student athletes.
Topics for Discussion
2026-103. 2026-103
An Order to authorize the Mayor to accept and expend an amendment to the FY2024 Massachusetts Seaport Economic Council grant award in the amount of $1,199,660.00 for the Washington Landing Boat Launch Facility Restoration and Revitalization Project. The original FY2024 award was $840,000 and had been previously accepted; this amendment increases funding for the Washington Landing Maritime Support Facility project.
Topics for Discussion
2026-104. 2026-104
An Order to transfer the remaining HVAC Replacement Capital Account balance ($28,895) to support Elm Street Fire Station floor repairs. The balance is from the completed HVAC replacement project at the School Street Fire Station and will be used for Elm Street Fire Station floor repair work.
Topics for Discussion
2026-105. 2026-105
An Order to transfer $2,267.04 from the SAFER Grant fund to the General Fund to reconcile variances between FEMA reimbursement reporting and the closed FY23 general fund; a detailed accounting is attached.
Topics for Discussion
2026-106. 2026-106
An Order to accept an easement from Thomas Barrasso for access, operation, maintenance, repair and replacement of drainage infrastructure on the property located at 11 East Greenwood Street, Amesbury, and to authorize the Mayor to execute the acceptance on behalf of the City.
Topics for Discussion
2026-107. 2026-107
An Order to grant a utility easement at 10 Water Street, Amesbury, to Massachusetts Electric Company and Verizon New England, Inc., and to authorize the Mayor to execute the grant of easement. The easement is needed to install poles, wires, cables, and related equipment as part of National Grid's voltage conversion project.
Topics for Discussion
2026-108. 2026-108
An Order to establish a Solid Waste Enterprise Fund pursuant to M.G.L. c. 44, §53F½ to facilitate a forthcoming residential trash collection fee and to comply with Department of Revenue requirements and guidance.
Topics for Discussion
2026-109. 2026-109
An Order to amend Amesbury Code of Ordinances Chapter 392 Solid Waste and adopt a schedule of fees to modernize regulations and establish fees to offset increasing costs for waste disposal and recycling collection.
Topics for Discussion
2026-110. 2026-110
An Order to authorize inter-departmental transfers of general fund appropriations in accordance with M.G.L. c.44 Section 33B; summary of proposed transfers is provided.