City Council · July 28, 2026 · 7:00 PM
City Council Meeting
Council approved borrowing $1.6M to purchase up to two fire pumpers (Bill 2026-117), authorized transfers including $15,000 to public health salaries (Bill 2026-119) and $48,000 to the water sick-leave buyback (Bill 2026-118), approved surplus of municipal vehicles (Bill 2026-120), adopted revisions to the Council's Rules and Procedures Addendum L, and confirmed appointment of election workers for the 2026 state elections (Bill 2026-121).
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Key decisions
Approved appointment of election workers for terms to expire after the November 3, 2026 state election (Bill 2026-121).
Approved revision to the Amesbury City Council 15th Session Rules and Procedures Addendum L (change council liaisons and minor edits).
Approved borrowing authorization of $1,600,000 to pay costs for purchase of up to two fire pumpers and related equipment (Bill 2026-117).
Authorized transfer of $48,000 from Water Retained Earnings to the Water Sick Leave Buyback account (Bill 2026-118).
Approved transfer of $15,000 from Budget Reserve to Public Health Salaries and Wages to increase public health nurse compensation (Bill 2026-119).
Declared various municipal vehicles and equipment surplus (Bill 2026-120).
Agenda
Mayoral Appointments
2026-121. 2026-121 Appointment of election workers
Appointment of election workers for a term to expire after the conclusion of the November 3, 2026 State Election.
Announcements
Amesbury City Council Fifteenth Session Rules and Procedures 2026-2027 Addendum L Revision
Revision to the Amesbury City Council Fifteenth Session Rules and Procedures 2026-2027 Addendum L.
Presentations
Mayor Update: Whittier RAAC
Mayor provides an update regarding the Whittier RAAC.
Second Readings
2026-117. 2026-117 Borrowing for two fire pumpers
Order to appropriate and raise by borrowing $1,600,000 to pay costs of purchasing two fire pumpers and related equipment; requires at least a two-thirds vote of the City Council.
Second Readings
2026-118. 2026-118 Water retained earnings transfer
Order to authorize a transfer of $48,000 from the Water Retained Earnings account to the Water Sick Leave Buy-Back (610-0450-5152) account.
Second Readings
2026-119. 2026-119 Budget reserve transfer for Public Health salaries
Order to authorize a transfer of $15,000 from the Budget Reserve (100 0946 5980) to Public Health Salaries & Wages (100 0510 5110) to partially fund a Public Health Nurse position.
Second Readings
2026-120. 2026-120 Declaration of surplus municipal vehicles and equipment
Order to declare as surplus various municipal vehicles and equipment belonging to the Department of Public Works, Water Department, and School Department.
Correspondence
2026-122. 2026-122 Warrant for the September 1, 2026 State Primary Election
Warrant for the September 1, 2026 State Primary Election.