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July 22, 2019, 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM @ Town Room
Outreach, Communications and Appointments Committee (O.C.A.)2019-07-22T09:30:00 RECEIVED: 7/11/19 at 9:24 am. LIST OF TOPICS: 1. Call to order 2. Announcements 3. Discussion of OCA role in making recommendations to TC regarding TM appointments of Town department heads [Chrtr Sec. 2.11(a)] 4. Consideration of TM appointment of Mary Beth Ogulewicz as Director of Senior Services 5. Consideration of Town Manager appointments to multiple-member bodies filed with the Town Clerk 6. Discussion of 7/22/2019 report to the Town Council 7. Update on TM Evaluation 8. Public Comment 9. Topics the Chair did not reasonably anticipate 48 hours before the meeting 10. Adjourn.
Town Room4 Boltwood AveAmherstMA01002 RECEIVED: 7/11/19 at 9:24 am. LIST OF TOPICS: 1. Call to order 2. Announcements 3. Discussion of OCA role in making recommendations to TC regarding TM appointments of Town department heads [Chrtr Sec. 2.11(a)] 4. Consideration of TM appointment of Mary Beth Ogulewicz as Director of Senior Services 5. Consideration of Town Manager appointments to multiple-member bodies filed with the Town Clerk 6. Discussion of 7/22/2019 report to the Town Council 7. Update on TM Evaluation 8. Public Comment 9. Topics the Chair did not reasonably anticipate 48 hours before the meeting 10. Adjourn.
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July 22, 2019, 2:15 PM - 4:00 PM @ Town Room
Board of License Commissioners2019-07-22T14:15:00RECEIVED: 7/18/2019 at 2:12 p.m. LIST OF TOPICS: Call to Order. Licenses. Short-Term Liquor License For Review. Discussion Items. Approval of Memo to Town Council. Adoption of BYOB Regulations. ‘Dining Hall’ Licenses Update. On-Premises Food Service Requirements. Marijuana Licensing. Public Information Session/Feedback. Private Clubs Update. Public Comment
Topics not reasonably anticipated 48 hours prior to the meeting. Adjournment
Town Room4 Boltwood AveAmherstMA01002 RECEIVED: 7/18/2019 at 2:12 p.m. LIST OF TOPICS: Call to Order. Licenses. Short-Term Liquor License For Review. Discussion Items. Approval of Memo to Town Council. Adoption of BYOB Regulations. ‘Dining Hall’ Licenses Update. On-Premises Food Service Requirements. Marijuana Licensing. Public Information Session/Feedback. Private Clubs Update. Public Comment
Topics not reasonably anticipated 48 hours prior to the meeting. Adjournment
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July 22, 2019, 3:30 PM - 4:00 PM @ First Floor Meeting Room
Local Historic District Commission2019-07-22T15:30:00 RECEIVED: 7/11/19 at 11:05 am. LIST OF TOPICS: Local Historic District Commission member Training: Welcome of new members, role of the Commission, meeting protocol, rules and regulations.
First Floor Meeting Room4 Boltwood AveAmherstMA01002 RECEIVED: 7/11/19 at 11:05 am. LIST OF TOPICS: Local Historic District Commission member Training: Welcome of new members, role of the Commission, meeting protocol, rules and regulations.
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July 22, 2019, 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM @ Town Hall > First Floor Meeting Room
Local Historic District Commission2019-07-22T16:00:00 RECEIVED: 7/11/19 at 11:06 am. LIST OF TOPICS: Continued from July 7th. William Rock – Request construction of a 10' expansion to the east facing rear wall, with trim, siding and shingles matching existing home, construction of a deck on the same proposed wall. Modifications visible from Fearing St, requiring Commission approval for Cert of Appropriateness indicated in Sec 6.2 LHD Bylaw. 285 Lincoln Ave, Map 11C/Parcel 298, RG Zone, Dickinson LHD
Bret Butler – Request installation of 34 solar panels flush mounted, no more than 8”, parallel to roof deck on west-facing roof. Visible from Lincoln Ave and McClellan St, requiring Commission approval for Cert of Appropriateness Sec 6.2 LHD Bylaw. 235 Lincoln Ave, Map 11C/Parcel 84, RG Zone, North Prospect-Lincoln Sunset LHD.
Town Hall > First Floor Meeting Room4 Boltwood AveAmherstMA01002 RECEIVED: 7/11/19 at 11:06 am. LIST OF TOPICS: Continued from July 7th. William Rock – Request construction of a 10' expansion to the east facing rear wall, with trim, siding and shingles matching existing home, construction of a deck on the same proposed wall. Modifications visible from Fearing St, requiring Commission approval for Cert of Appropriateness indicated in Sec 6.2 LHD Bylaw. 285 Lincoln Ave, Map 11C/Parcel 298, RG Zone, Dickinson LHD
Bret Butler – Request installation of 34 solar panels flush mounted, no more than 8”, parallel to roof deck on west-facing roof. Visible from Lincoln Ave and McClellan St, requiring Commission approval for Cert of Appropriateness Sec 6.2 LHD Bylaw. 235 Lincoln Ave, Map 11C/Parcel 84, RG Zone, North Prospect-Lincoln Sunset LHD.
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July 22, 2019, 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM @ Town Hall > First Floor Meeting Room
Local Historic District Commission2019-07-22T16:00:00 RECEIVED: 7/11/19 at 11:07 am. LIST OF TOPICS: Continued from July 8th. Mike Kelly – Reconstruction of rear west-facing porch with centrally located stairs, repositioned pillars, new composite decking & pressure treated material for the stairs & solid railing. Patio is visible from Sunset Crt/McClure St, require Commission approval Cert of Appropriateness Sec 6.2 LHDBylaw. 334 Lincoln Avenue, Map 11C/Parcel 51, RGZone, North Prospect-Lincoln Sunset LHD
Jesse Selman – Reconstruction of enclosed porch on south side of home, include flat roof, removal of shutters, reconstruct front portico/front door entryway include a flat roof, new door and side lights, replace roof shingles with metal. Visible from Sunset Ave and Elm St, Commission approval for a Cert of Appropriateness Sec 6.2 of LHD Bylaw. 84 Sunset Ave, Map 11C/Parcel 20, RG Zone, North Prospect-Lincoln Sunset LHD. Minutes from 6-5-19.
Town Hall > First Floor Meeting Room4 Boltwood AveAmherstMA01002 RECEIVED: 7/11/19 at 11:07 am. LIST OF TOPICS: Continued from July 8th. Mike Kelly – Reconstruction of rear west-facing porch with centrally located stairs, repositioned pillars, new composite decking & pressure treated material for the stairs & solid railing. Patio is visible from Sunset Crt/McClure St, require Commission approval Cert of Appropriateness Sec 6.2 LHDBylaw. 334 Lincoln Avenue, Map 11C/Parcel 51, RGZone, North Prospect-Lincoln Sunset LHD
Jesse Selman – Reconstruction of enclosed porch on south side of home, include flat roof, removal of shutters, reconstruct front portico/front door entryway include a flat roof, new door and side lights, replace roof shingles with metal. Visible from Sunset Ave and Elm St, Commission approval for a Cert of Appropriateness Sec 6.2 of LHD Bylaw. 84 Sunset Ave, Map 11C/Parcel 20, RG Zone, North Prospect-Lincoln Sunset LHD. Minutes from 6-5-19.
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July 22, 2019, 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM @ Town Hall > First Floor Meeting Room
Local Historic District Commission2019-07-22T16:00:00RECEIVED: 7/17/2019 at 12:47 pm. LIST OF TOPICS: Public Hearing continued from July 8, 2019: William Rock-request to expand rear of house located at 285 Lincoln Avenue, Map 11C/Parcel 298. Bret Butler-request to install roof mounted solar panels on house located at 235 Lincoln Avenue, Map 11C/Parcel 84. Mike Kelly-request to reconstruct rear porch located on property at 334 Lincoln Avenue, Map 11C/Parcel 51. Jesse Selman-request to modify south facing porch, main entry and roofing at 84 Sunset Avenue, Map 11C/ Parcel 20. Public Meeting-review minutes from June 5, 2019 meeting. Adjournment.
Town Hall > First Floor Meeting Room4 Boltwood AveAmherstMA01002 RECEIVED: 7/17/2019 at 12:47 pm. LIST OF TOPICS: Public Hearing continued from July 8, 2019: William Rock-request to expand rear of house located at 285 Lincoln Avenue, Map 11C/Parcel 298. Bret Butler-request to install roof mounted solar panels on house located at 235 Lincoln Avenue, Map 11C/Parcel 84. Mike Kelly-request to reconstruct rear porch located on property at 334 Lincoln Avenue, Map 11C/Parcel 51. Jesse Selman-request to modify south facing porch, main entry and roofing at 84 Sunset Avenue, Map 11C/ Parcel 20. Public Meeting-review minutes from June 5, 2019 meeting. Adjournment.
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July 22, 2019, 6:30 PM - 10:30 PM @ Town Room
Town Council2019-07-22T18:30:00REVISED: 7/18/2019 at 4:15 p.m. REVISED: 7/18/2019 at 2:16 p.m. REVISED: 7/1/2019 at 11:55 am. RECEIVED: 1/15/19 at 2:21 pm. LIST OF TOPICS: 1. Call to order 2. Announcements 3. Resolutions and Proclamations 4. Hearings - 6:30 pm. Public Hearing to consider proposed zoning bylaws. 5. Presentations and Discussion 6. Action Items 7. Town Manager Report 8. Appointments 9. Approval of Minutes 10. Committee Reports 11. Public Comment 12. Future Agenda Items 13. Council Comments 14. Topics not reasonably anticipated by the President 48 hours in advance 15. Executive Session 16. Adjourn
Town Room4 Boltwood AveAmherstMA01002 REVISED: 7/18/2019 at 4:15 p.m. REVISED: 7/18/2019 at 2:16 p.m. REVISED: 7/1/2019 at 11:55 am. RECEIVED: 1/15/19 at 2:21 pm. LIST OF TOPICS: 1. Call to order 2. Announcements 3. Resolutions and Proclamations 4. Hearings - 6:30 pm. Public Hearing to consider proposed zoning bylaws. 5. Presentations and Discussion 6. Action Items 7. Town Manager Report 8. Appointments 9. Approval of Minutes 10. Committee Reports 11. Public Comment 12. Future Agenda Items 13. Council Comments 14. Topics not reasonably anticipated by the President 48 hours in advance 15. Executive Session 16. Adjourn
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July 23, 2019, 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM @ University of Massachusetts
Ranked Choice Voting Commission2019-07-23T12:00:00 RECEIVED: 7/11/19 at 9:19 am. LIST OF TOPICS: Attend "Ranked Choice Voting in Principle and in Massachusetts" event.
University of Massachusetts209 Crotty HallAmherstMA01002 RECEIVED: 7/11/19 at 9:19 am. LIST OF TOPICS: Attend "Ranked Choice Voting in Principle and in Massachusetts" event.
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July 23, 2019, 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM @ Town Room
Town Council Finance Committee2019-07-23T14:00:00RECEIVED: 7/17/2019 at 8:42 am. LIST OF TOPICS: 1. Introduction of resident members of the committee, if confirmed by Council 2. FY20 Borrowing Authorization – Centennial Plant Engineering 3. General overview of building process 4. Proposed Percent for Arts Bylaw, initial discussion to develop process for consideration 5. Decision making process for the large building projects 6. Update on analytical tool 7. Budget updates if any 8. Public Comment 9. Minutes of previous meetings 10. Matters not anticipated by the Chair 48 hours before the meeting
Town Room4 Boltwood AveAmherstMA01002 RECEIVED: 7/17/2019 at 8:42 am. LIST OF TOPICS: 1. Introduction of resident members of the committee, if confirmed by Council 2. FY20 Borrowing Authorization – Centennial Plant Engineering 3. General overview of building process 4. Proposed Percent for Arts Bylaw, initial discussion to develop process for consideration 5. Decision making process for the large building projects 6. Update on analytical tool 7. Budget updates if any 8. Public Comment 9. Minutes of previous meetings 10. Matters not anticipated by the Chair 48 hours before the meeting
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July 23, 2019, 2:30 PM - 4:30 PM @ First Floor Meeting Room
Ranked Choice Voting Commission2019-07-23T14:30:00 RECEIVED: 7/11/19 at 9:15 am. LIST OF TOPICS: Discussion of ranked choice voting implementation with Adam Friedman, Executive Director of Voter Choice MA. Public Comment. Topics the Chair did not anticipate 48 hours before the meeting.
First Floor Meeting Room4 Boltwood AveAmherstMA01002 RECEIVED: 7/11/19 at 9:15 am. LIST OF TOPICS: Discussion of ranked choice voting implementation with Adam Friedman, Executive Director of Voter Choice MA. Public Comment. Topics the Chair did not anticipate 48 hours before the meeting.
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July 24, 2019, 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM @ Town Room
Governance, Organization and Legislation Committee of the Town Council2019-07-24T10:30:00 RECEIVED: 3/8/19 at 11:05 am. REVISED: 7/11/19 at 8:23 am. LIST OF TOPICS: 1. Call to Order. 2. Continue follow-up on Town committee charge update request. 3. Advise on how to incorporate work groups into the Town Council Rules of Procedure. 4. Continue consideration and discussion of a policy for resolutions, proclamations, commemorations and citations. 5. Revisit adopted public ways policy to advise on flag raisings and commemorative flags. 6. Discuss creating and recommending a policy for posting public comments received by the Council on the website. 7. Public Comment. 8. Adoption of 7/10/19 minutes. 9 Topics not Reasonably Anticipated by the Chair 48 Hours in Advance. 10. Adjourn.
Town Room4 Boltwood AveAmherstMA01002 RECEIVED: 3/8/19 at 11:05 am. REVISED: 7/11/19 at 8:23 am. LIST OF TOPICS: 1. Call to Order. 2. Continue follow-up on Town committee charge update request. 3. Advise on how to incorporate work groups into the Town Council Rules of Procedure. 4. Continue consideration and discussion of a policy for resolutions, proclamations, commemorations and citations. 5. Revisit adopted public ways policy to advise on flag raisings and commemorative flags. 6. Discuss creating and recommending a policy for posting public comments received by the Council on the website. 7. Public Comment. 8. Adoption of 7/10/19 minutes. 9 Topics not Reasonably Anticipated by the Chair 48 Hours in Advance. 10. Adjourn.
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July 24, 2019, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM @ First Floor Meeting Room
Conservation Commission2019-07-24T19:00:00RECEIVED: 7/12/19 at 3:56 pm. LIST OF TOPICS: Chair, Director, Wetland Admin Reports; Minutes: June 26, 2019 & July 10, 2019; Conservation Land Management; Request for Determination – Anne Puffer Maxson for a septic system repair within buffer zone to an intermittent stream at 435 Market Hill Road (Map 3D, Parcel 42); Request for Determination – Lucinda Nuthmann for a septic system repair within buffer zone to an isolated wetland at 64 High Point Drive (Map 6B, Parcel 43); Certificates of Compliance – Pelham Road MGP Site MADEP #89-429, #89-457, #89-507, & #89-530; Topics not reasonably anticipated 48 hours prior to the meeting.
First Floor Meeting Room4 Boltwood AveAmherstMA01002 RECEIVED: 7/12/19 at 3:56 pm. LIST OF TOPICS: Chair, Director, Wetland Admin Reports; Minutes: June 26, 2019 & July 10, 2019; Conservation Land Management; Request for Determination – Anne Puffer Maxson for a septic system repair within buffer zone to an intermittent stream at 435 Market Hill Road (Map 3D, Parcel 42); Request for Determination – Lucinda Nuthmann for a septic system repair within buffer zone to an isolated wetland at 64 High Point Drive (Map 6B, Parcel 43); Certificates of Compliance – Pelham Road MGP Site MADEP #89-429, #89-457, #89-507, & #89-530; Topics not reasonably anticipated 48 hours prior to the meeting.
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July 24, 2019, 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM @ Town Hall > Town Room
Planning Board2019-07-24T19:00:00 RECEIVED: 7/8/19 at 9:56 am. LIST OF TOPICS: Post #1 - Public Hearings Site Plan Review & Special Permits - 7:05PM SPR2019-08 Javier Campos of Adams & Ruxton for Bank of America - 360 College St - Request SPR approval to install new light posts & fixtures to provide better illumination, safety & security for bank ATM (COM district, Map 15A/28); 7:10PM SPR2019-07 & SPP2019-04 Amir Mikhchi South East Street Court Housing - 133-143 South East St - Joint public hearing to request SPR approval to construct new 3-story mixed-use building with 62 apartment units, 1358 s.f. of retail space & associated site improvements & work in town right of way, under Section 3.325 of Zoning Bylaw & request Special Permit to modify front & side setback requirements under Footnote "a" of Table 3, Sect. 6 of Zoning Bylaw (B-VC district, Map 15C/3 & 4).
Town Hall > Town Room4 Boltwood AveAmherstMA01002 RECEIVED: 7/8/19 at 9:56 am. LIST OF TOPICS: Post #1 - Public Hearings Site Plan Review & Special Permits - 7:05PM SPR2019-08 Javier Campos of Adams & Ruxton for Bank of America - 360 College St - Request SPR approval to install new light posts & fixtures to provide better illumination, safety & security for bank ATM (COM district, Map 15A/28); 7:10PM SPR2019-07 & SPP2019-04 Amir Mikhchi South East Street Court Housing - 133-143 South East St - Joint public hearing to request SPR approval to construct new 3-story mixed-use building with 62 apartment units, 1358 s.f. of retail space & associated site improvements & work in town right of way, under Section 3.325 of Zoning Bylaw & request Special Permit to modify front & side setback requirements under Footnote "a" of Table 3, Sect. 6 of Zoning Bylaw (B-VC district, Map 15C/3 & 4).
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July 24, 2019, 7:15 PM - 10:00 PM @ Town Hall > Town Room
Planning Board - Part II2019-07-24T19:15:00 RECEIVED: 7/8/19 at 9:59 am. LIST OF TOPICS: Post #2 - Public Hearings Site Plan Review & Special Permit - 7:15PM SPR2020-01 & SPP2020-01 - 462 Main Street LLC - Center East Commons - Joint public hearing to request SPR approval to construct mixed-use building on easterly side of property, containing 16 dwelling units & one professional office space, including site improvements, under Section 3.325 of Zoning Bylaw, to be co-located with existing commercial building containing 7 office spaces, under Section 3.358 and in accordance with Section 3.01 & demolition of existing accessory building. Request Special Permit to extinguish Special Permits ZBA FY2018-08, ZBA FY2005-18, ZBA FY2004-00034, ZBA FY1998-00024, ZBA FY1980-00071 & any other Special Permits currently or previously associated with site (B-N district, Map 14B/68).
Town Hall > Town Room4 Boltwood AveAmherstMA01002 RECEIVED: 7/8/19 at 9:59 am. LIST OF TOPICS: Post #2 - Public Hearings Site Plan Review & Special Permit - 7:15PM SPR2020-01 & SPP2020-01 - 462 Main Street LLC - Center East Commons - Joint public hearing to request SPR approval to construct mixed-use building on easterly side of property, containing 16 dwelling units & one professional office space, including site improvements, under Section 3.325 of Zoning Bylaw, to be co-located with existing commercial building containing 7 office spaces, under Section 3.358 and in accordance with Section 3.01 & demolition of existing accessory building. Request Special Permit to extinguish Special Permits ZBA FY2018-08, ZBA FY2005-18, ZBA FY2004-00034, ZBA FY1998-00024, ZBA FY1980-00071 & any other Special Permits currently or previously associated with site (B-N district, Map 14B/68).
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July 30, 2019, 8:30 AM - 10:30 AM @ First Floor Meeting Room
Bylaw Review Committee2019-07-30T08:30:00RECEIVED: 7/19/2019 at 9:13 a.m. LIST OF TOPICS: 1. Call to Order. 2. Announcements 3. Public Comment 4. Presentations and Discussion a. Zoning Bylaw adoption process update b. New BYOB Bylaw Discussion c. Continue discussion of bylaws, including: i. 3.61 – RESIDENTIAL RENTAL PROPERTY ii. Revisit Skipped Bylaws iii. Review Town Attorney Feedback on Select Bylaws
d. Future reports to the Town Council 5. Approval of Minutes 6. Future Agenda Items 7. Committee Comments 8. Topics Not Reasonably Anticipated by the Chair 48 Hours in Advance of the Meeting 9. Adjourn.
First Floor Meeting Room4 Boltwood AveAmherstMA01002 RECEIVED: 7/19/2019 at 9:13 a.m. LIST OF TOPICS: 1. Call to Order. 2. Announcements 3. Public Comment 4. Presentations and Discussion a. Zoning Bylaw adoption process update b. New BYOB Bylaw Discussion c. Continue discussion of bylaws, including: i. 3.61 – RESIDENTIAL RENTAL PROPERTY ii. Revisit Skipped Bylaws iii. Review Town Attorney Feedback on Select Bylaws
d. Future reports to the Town Council 5. Approval of Minutes 6. Future Agenda Items 7. Committee Comments 8. Topics Not Reasonably Anticipated by the Chair 48 Hours in Advance of the Meeting 9. Adjourn.
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