Calendar

Finance Committee of the Town Council

RECEIVED: 12/3/21 at 9:54 am. LIST OF TOPICS: Public comment. Council Budget Guidelines for FY23, revise draft if necessary. Review new version of revised Financial Policies and Objectives. Consideration of financial consequences of Reorganization Plan: Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Office. Consideration of financial consequences of Reorganization Plan: Community Responders. Work Plan recommendation and Transfer Memo for next Finance Committee. Next meetings. Matters not anticipated 48 hours in advance

Governance, Organization, and Legislation Committee of the Town Council

RECEIVED: 12/2/21 at 9:50 am. LIST OF TOPICS: Continued Review of Town Manager Goals for 2022 – Management Goals. Adoption of December 1, 2021 Minutes. Items Not Anticipated by the Chair 48 Hours in Advance. Discussion of future agenda items. Public Comment.

Board of Assessors

RECEIVED: 11/30/2021 at 12:26 pm. LIST OF TOPICS: Richard Morse reads statement about open meeting law suspension due to remote meetings; Statement about meeting being recorded; Public participation; Sign Motor Vehicle Abatements reports for: Sing Warrant to Collector/Notice to Commit & Commitment Sheet for: 2021 Motor Vehicle Commitment #5 $43,253.71; Sign Liens for: Theodore & Jennifer Christ Map 23D-1-88; Discuss Residential Exemption; Discuss Availability of Personal Exemptions; Principal Assessor Update; Verify date for next meeting; Executive Session; Discuss Chapter Land for WD Cowls; Approve/Deny Personal Exemptions.

Amherst Cultural Council

RECEIVED: 12/06/2021 at 8:48 am. LIST OF TOPICS: Amherst Cultural Council Agenda 1. Review applications for FY22 Culture Council grants 2. Other items not reasonably anticipated at the time of posting

Conservation Commission

RECVD: 12/2/21 2:17 pm. TOPICS: *SEE LINK FOR AGENDA* Reports, minutes, land use apps, liaison & subcommittee appts; RDA Erin Schifferli for proposed shed (chicken coop) & fencing within Riverfront Area, over 50-feet from Baby Carriage Brook at 55 Mechanics St. (26D, 15). Minor Activity under WPA, approval sought under Wetlands Bylaw, NOI Nitsch Eng., Balfour Beatty Campus Solutions, UMass for proposed construction of housing, and parking within the Buffer Zone of BVW and within 100-feet of Tan Brook (8C, 13A), NOI TRC for ASD Shutesbury MA Solar LLC for the construction of a solar photovoltaic energy generation facility and access road in buffer zone to Bordering Vegetated Wetland at Shutesbury Road (Map 9B, Parcel 11 & 12; Map 9D, Parcel 27) WITHDRAWN, ANRAD SWCA for Barry Roberts/Stanley Mitchell Life Estate for confirmation of resource area boundaries (BVW and Bank) at 246 Montague Road (2C, Parcels 1-12, 12); Other Business, Topics not reasonably anticipated 48 hrs. prior to mtg.

Board of Health

REVISED: 12/03/2021 at 9:51 am. RECEIVED 12/2/21 at 1:01 pm LIST OF TOPICS: Review & Receive: Meeting Minutes from November 11, 2021-DRAFT; Old Business: Recombinant DNA regulation update - Maureen Millea and Steve George, Regulation for Refuse Collection and Mandatory Recycling/Waste Hauler Zero Waste Committee update, Toxic Chemicals regulation update-Tim Randhir and Lauren Mills; New Business: Well application for 389 Bay Road Flag Lot; Director's Update: Reviewing Food Security documents from 2013, Flu, COVID-19 Update, Review of COVID data, Discuss data in regards to Mask Order, Other Covid topics, Community COVID PCR testing program update, COVID vaccine clinics update, Community Health Assessment update - Nancy Gilbert and Jennifer Brown; Topics not anticipated by the Chair 48 hrs prior to mtg.; Public Comment.

Transportation Advisory Committee

RECEIVED: 12/06/2021 at 10:09 am. LIST OF TOPICS: Agenda; 1. Call to Order; 2. Announcements; 3. Public Comments; 4. Approval of past meeting minutes; 5. Recap of TSO public hearing/discussion on North Pleasant Street changes west of Kendrick Park; with possible TAC vote; 6. Continuing business, a) Discussion of TAC project priorities for upcoming year and memo to the incoming Council; possible vote, b) update on Pomeroy Village intersection redesign, 25% design presented to the Town Council on 11/29/21, c) Sidewalks and winter clearance, on GOL’s list for bylaw review/updates, d) TAC vacancies and TAC charge; 7. Topics Not Reasonably Anticipated by the Chair 48 Hours in Advance of the Meeting; 8. Committee Comments (if any); 9. Adjourn

Joint Meeting: Town Services & Outreach Committee & Town Council

RECEIVED: 12/6/21 at 10:56 am. LIST OF TOPICS: Presentation: Town Manager’s Reorganization Plans: Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Office, Councilor questions; Community Responders for Equity, Safety, and Service (CRESS), Councilor questions. Items Not Anticipated by the Chair 48 Hours in Advance

Amherst School Committee Meeting/Budget Forum

RECEIVED: 12/06/2021 at 12:17 pm. LIST OF TOPICS: Call to Order; Presentation and Public Discussion; Superintendent's Update; Adjourn

Community Preservation Act Committee

RECEIVED: 12/06/2021 at 2:14 pm. LIST OF TOPICS: Agenda: Approve any outstanding minutes, Review Financials (if needed), Public comment, Continued discussion and vote on recommendations to Council, Discuss changes to next year’s proposal form, Schedule a follow up meeting to review report, Topics the Chair did not reasonably anticipate 48 hours before the meeting

Zoning Board of Appeals

RECEIVED 11/24/21 at 1:14 pm LIST OF TOPICS: To access the entire meeting agenda, please click on the link provided. ROLL CALL: PUBLIC MEETING: ZBA FY2021-22 – Christine & Peter Gray-Mullen – To review and approve the Special Permit Decision with conditions for the public hearing previously held and closed on September 30, 2021 to allow an increase of the number of residential units (Converted Dwelling) from 1 to 2 under Sections 3.324, 7.9, and 10.38 of the Zoning Bylaw, located at 37 Farview Way (Map 8C/Parcel 7), Neighborhood Residence (RN) Zoning District. PUBLIC HEARING: GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD: OTHER BUSINESS NOT ANTICIPATED WITHIN 48 HOURS: ADJOURN:

Town Services & Outreach Committee & Town Council PUBLIC FORUM on the establishment of Town Agency: Community Responders for Equity, Safety, and Service (CRESS)

RECEIVED: 12/6/21 at 11:08 am. LIST OF TOPICS: Public Forum on Town Manager’s Reorganization Plan: Community Responders for Equity, Safety, and Service (CRESS) – Charter Sec. 6.1: more than one half of the meeting time on the agenda will be devoted to public comment. Items Not Anticipated by the Chair 48 Hours in Advance

Town Services & Outreach Committee & Town Council PUBLIC FORUM on the establishment of Town Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI)

RECEIVED: 12/6/21 at 11:02 am. LIST OF TOPICS: Public Forum on Town Manager’s Reorganization Plan: Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Office – Charter Sec. 6.1: more than one half of the meeting time on the agenda will be devoted to public comment. Items Not Anticipated by the Chair 48 Hours in Advance

Town Services and Outreach Committee of the Town Council

RECEIVED: 12/6/21 at 11:12 am. LIST OF TOPICS: Town Manager’s Reorganization Plans – Charter Sec. 6.1: Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Office: Discussion, Motion and vote; Community Responders for Equity, Safety, and Service (DEI): Discussion, Motion and vote. Parking regulation changes proposed by the Town on North Pleasant Street from Hallock St. To Triangle St.: Discussion, Review of Town committee feedback, Motion and vote. Town Manager appointments filed with the Town Clerk: Appointments to multiple-member bodies. Items Not Anticipated by the Chair 48 Hours in Advance. Approval of 12/02 TSO meeting minutes. Public Comment.

Amherst Municipal Affordable Housing Trust

RECEIVED: 12/3/2021 at 11:15 am. LIST OF TOPICS: Announcements. Review minutes from November meeting. Discussion of Trust priorities for implementation of Town Comprehensive Housing Policy. Discussion of Town’s Survey for Older Adults in Amherst. Updates and Discussions on:Strong Street property evaluation; Review of proposals for East Street/Belchertown Road; ARPA funding; CPA Action on community housing proposals; Hickory Ridge process; Legislative Advocacy. Public Comments. Items not anticipated within 48 hours. Upcoming Meetings: Housing Trust, January 13.

Design Review Board

RECEIVED 11/30/21 at 8:01 am LIST OF TOPICS: Full meeting agenda is in the link provided. ROLL CALL: APPLICATION: DRB FY2022-11, Mexcalito Taco Bar– To review the proposed two (2) signs, under Section 3.20 of the Zoning Bylaw, located at Mexcalito Taco Bar, 17 Kellogg Avenue (Map 14A/Parcel 64), General Business (B-G) Zoning District/Design Review (DR) District. DRB FY2022-12, David Graffum/CAIA Association– To review the proposed four (4) signs, under Section 3.20 of the Zoning Bylaw, located at Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst (CAIA) Association, 11 Amity Street (Map 14A/Parcel 337), General Business (B-G) Zoning District/Design Review (DR) District. DRB FY2022-12, Back Bay Sign– To review the proposed four (4) signs, under Section 3.20 of the Zoning Bylaw, located at Insomnia Cookies, 30 Main Street (Map 14A/Parcel 57), General Business (B-G) Zoning District/Design Review (DR) District. APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES: Meeting Minutes of November 2, 2021

Disability Access Advisory Committee

RECEIVED 11/24/21 at 1:43 pm LIST OF TOPICS: To access the entire meeting agenda, please click on the link provided. ROLL CALL: ANNOUCEMENTS: GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD: NEW BUSINESS: 1. Town of Amherst’s Safe Entry/Lock Box Program 2. Town of Amherst’s NG911 "Next Generation" 911 OLD BUSINESS: 1. Status on the Pomeroy Village Intersection Project 2. Status on the North portion of the Town Common design plan (handicapped parking and other considerations) 3. Status on the repairs/replacement of broken accessible pedestrian signals 4. Status on the Jones Library Project OTHER BUSINESS NOT ANTICIPATED WITHIN 48 HOURS: APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES: 1. Meeting Minutes from September 21, 2021 2. Meeting Minutes from October 19, 2021 3. Meeting Minutes from November 9, 2021 ADJOURN:

Board of Registrars

RECEIVED: 12/3/21 at 12:24 pm. LIST OF TOPICS: Public Comment. Approval of minutes from 9/27/21, 11/8/21, 11/15/21 and 11/23/21. Any other topics that the Chair did not anticipate 48 hours before the meeting. Adjourn.

Planning Board Public Hearing

RECEIVED: 11/29/2021 at 11:44 am. LIST OF TOPICS: 6:35 PM SUB 2022-02, 446 and 462 Main Street – Center East LLC Request approval for a 4 lot Preliminary Subdivision Plan, under MGL Chapter 41, Sections 81L & 81S (Map 14B-66 and 14B-68, B-N zoning district) Plans and documents are available via email from Christine Brestrup, Planning Director brestrupc@amherstma.gov or 413-259-3145

Christmas Eve - Observed (Town Offices Close at Noon)

Christmas Day - Observed (Town Offices Closed)

New Year's Day - Observed (Town Offices Closed)