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RECEIVED: 5/6/21 at 3:24 pm. LIST OF TOPICS: Public Comment, Presentations and Discussions: a. Approval of Minutes of February 11, 2021, and March 11, 2021 (Unfinished business), b. Amherst Council On Aging (ACOA) Council Vacancies and Appointment of Nominating Group, c. Updates and Looking Ahead - Mary Beth Ogulewicz, Director of Senior Services, d. ACOA Proposed Committee Structure Revision, e. Scheduling a Team-Building Retreat on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, f. Update- Highland Valley Elder Services, Secretary's Report - Approval of Minutes of April 8, 2021 Meeting, Topics Not Reasonably Anticipated by the Chair 47 hrs in advance of the mtg.

REVISED: 5/10/21 at 4:17 pm. REVISED: 5/10/21 at 8:11 am. RECEIVED: 5/4/21 at 4:35 pm. LIST OF TOPICS: Call to Order Approve Minutes for April 26, 2021 mtg Sign Motor Vehicle Abatement Reports for • 04/06/2021 – 04/23/2021 $28,246.05 • 04/26/2021 – 04/30/2021 $1,056.79 Sign Real Estate Abatement Report for: • 04/30/2021 $ 9,957.96 Sign Personal Property Abatement Report for: • 05/04/2021 $ 2,391.47 Sign Supplemental Tax Warrant & Notice to Commit for: • Supplemental #1 Real Estate Tax $10,997.33 • Supplemental #1 CPA Tax $ 330.82 Sign Revised Tax Warrant & Notice to Commit for: • Real Estate Tax for 408 Northampton Rd $114,788.47 • CPA Tax for 408 Northampton Rd $3443.65 Sign Release of 61 Lien for: • Map 21C – 3 Discussion of Solar agreements the Town of Amherst has. Discuss Residential Exemption Executive Session Approve/Deny Real Estate/Personal Property abatement applications. Approve/Deny Personal Exemption

RECEIVED: 5/11/2021 11:29 am. LIST OF TOPICS: Executive Session: [MGL c.30A §21(a) 3] To discuss strategy with respect to litigation: case number 2180CV00043 Gray, Carol et al vs. Susan Audette in her capacity Acting Town Clerk; as an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the litigating position of the body. The Town Council will not reconvene in open session following the executive session. There will be no public comment at this special meeting of the Town Council. Topics Not Reasonably Anticipated by the President 48 Hours in Advance of the meeting

REVISED: MEETING START TIME IS NOW 1:20 pm. RECEIVED: 5/10/21 at 2:21 pm. LIST OF TOPICS: Budget Review: Library, Police, Animal Control, and Dispatch, Fire/EMS, Recreation, Social Services. Public Comment. Topics not anticipated by the Chair 48 hours before the meeting

CANCELED: 5/13/21 at 9:48 am. RECEIVED: 5/11/21 at 1:02 pm. LIST OF TOPICS: Public comment. Report of outcome/resolution of the open meeting law complaint discussed during 5/10/21 meeting. Discussion of an objection received to a Board of Registrars member's participation in the discussion of the voter veto petition appeal. Continuation of the 5/7/21 meeting to discuss the appeal and objection to the failure to certify signatures for the voter veto petitions submitted on 4/20/21. Any other topics that may come before the Board within 48 hours of the meeting.

REVISED: 4/29/21 at 4:15 pm. RECEIVED: 4/22/21 at 2:26 pm. LIST OF TOPICS: 5:02 Public Hearing 1. Review and hear comments relative to a proposed Board of Health Regulation entitled "Prohibiting Smoking in Workplace and Public Places." 2. Public Comment 3. Closing Remarks from the BOH 5:20 Review & Receive 1. Mtg mins from 4/8/21– DRAFT 5:25 Old Business 1. Board vote on “Prohibiting Smoking in Workplace and Public Places” 2. Review the 8/3/20 "Emergency Order of the BOH for Mandatory Wearing of Masks or Face Coverings in Part of Amherst." 3. Community Health Needs Assessment 5:40 New Business 1. BOH member appointments 2. Mosquito Control 2. Review "Emergency Order of the BOH for the Mandatory Wearing of Masks or Face Coverings in Part of Amherst" discussion 6:00 Directors Reports: 1. Covid–19 Update 2. Clinics, outreach for equity, homebound immunizations, adverse reactions to vaccine, etc. 6:20 Topics not anticipated by the Chair 48 hours prior to the mtg 6:25 Adjourn.

RECEIVED: 5/7/21 at 2:10 pm. LIST OF TOPICS: Announcements. Review minutes from April. Presentation and discussion of draft Comprehensive Housing Policy with the Community Resources Committee (CRC). This item is a joint public meeting with the CRC. Presentation of changes to Boston zoning requirements to promote Fair Housing. Staff presentation and discussion of proposed changes to Inclusionary Zoning. Discussion of financing the Housing Trust. Update on Emergency Rental Assistance Program. Discussion and status update on Draft Request for Proposals (RFP) for Belchertown Road and East Street School. Report on State Legislation. Discussion of Homeownership Forum and planning for April 20, May 25 Forum. Public Comments. Items not anticipated within 48 hours. Upcoming Meetings: Forum on Climate Change, Sustainability and Affordable Housing, May 25; Housing Trust, June 10th

RECEIVED: 5/7/21 at 12:48 pm. LIST OF TOPICS: Call to Order. Presentation and Discussion Items: Comprehensive Housing Policy. Items Not Anticipated by the Chair 48 Hours in Advance. Adjourn

RECEIVED: 5/7/21 at 1:36 pm. LIST OF TOPICS: Call to Order; Approval of Minutes; Public Comment; Set Date for Next Trustee Meeting; Proposed Deaccessions; Re-Opening Plan; Library Director 6-Month Evaluation; FY21 Budget; Quarterly Report; Annual Fund Report; Capital Campaign Report; Friends of the Jones Library System Report; Director's Report; Adjournment

RECEIVED: 5/12/21 at 2:40 pm. LIST OF TOPICS: Agenda: Vote to retroactively approve the OPM RFS and to advertise it; vote to retroactively authorize establish the OPM selection subcommittee; vote to affirm the selection of Anser Advisory as top-ranked finalist firm; public comment.

RECEIVED: 5/5/21 at 4:33 pm. LIST OF TOPICS: Call to order. Public Hearing of the Finance Committee on the FY22 Town Budget - Charter Sec. 5.5(a). Residents are welcome to express their views for up to 3 minutes, at the discretion of the Town Council President, based upon the number of people who wish to speak. The regular Town Council meeting agenda will immediately follow the public hearing.

RECEIVED: 5/13/21 at 11:02 am. LIST OF TOPICS: Announcements. Public Hearing of the Finance Committee on the FY22 Town Budget. General Public Comment. Consent Agenda.Resolution Opposing the Closure of the Gorse Children’s Center at Mount Holyoke College, Race Amity Day Annual Proclamation. Presentations and Discussion: Reparations for Amherst. Action Items: State Reclamation and Mosquito Control Board Spraying, Water and Sewer Rates, Pomeroy Village Intersection, Referral of Proposed Amendment to Zoning Bylaw Section 5.011 – Accessory Dwelling Units, Referral of Proposed changes to Zoning Bylaw Section 3.3241 and Article 12 – Converted Dwelling, Approval of Audit Request for Proposals (RFP) Committee Charge, Referral of Energy and Climate Action Committee Charge. Committee and Liaison Reports. Approval of Minutes: 2/16/21, 5/3/2021, 5/7/2021. Town Manager Report. Town Council Comments. Topics Not Reasonably Anticipated by the President 48 Hours in Advance of the Meeting.

RECEIVED: 5/12/21 at 3:27 pm. LIST OF TOPICS: Budget Review: Public Works, Water, Sewer, Transportation, Solid Waste. Public Comment. Topics not anticipated by the Chair 48 hours before the meeting.

RECEIVED: 5/12/21 at 2:22 pm. LIST OF TOPICS: Agenda: 1. Discuss on-going efforts to improve the accessibility of Amherst Cultural Council funded projects. 2. Other items not reasonably anticipated in advance of this posting

RECEIVED: 5/11/21 at 1:16 pm. LIST OF TOPICS: 1. Call to Order Welcome & Introductions; March 24th Minutes; 2. News and Announcements; 3. FHWB Director Updates; 4. School to Career Updates; 5. Discussion: YCCC as a networking council, removal as a committee of the Board; 5. Other Business; 6. Adjourn

RECVD: 5/3/21 at 11:47 am. TOPICS: 90 Memorial Drive (17A-18) Maya Marx and Nicholas Dufresne – Demolition of circa 1947 wood frame single-family residence. 20 Ball Lane (5A-56) Carl and Theodore Matuszko – Demolition of former automobile and truck repair garage and farm stand. 599 East Leverett Road (3B-71) Donna and Marvin Spence – Complete demolition of circa 1850 farmhouse most recently used as rental property. 462 Main Street (14B-68) John Wroblewski – Complete demolition of circa 1828 wood frame structure, known as the J.T. Wescott House (Amh.440), most recently used as an office building. PUBLIC MEETING 1. Announcements 2. Approval of Minutes 3. Jones Library Historic Preservation Restriction 4. Civil War Tablets Site Visit 5. West Cemetery Headstone Restoration Planning 6. Discussion of East Pleasant St Building 7. Discussion of Zoning in the B-L District 8. Public Comment 9. Unanticipated Items 10. Next Meeting Date ADJOURNMENT For more information email Be

RECEIVED: 4/30/21 at 11:30 am. LIST OF TOPICS: Joint Public Hearing of the Planning Board and the Community Resources Committee of the Town Council 8:00 PM Zoning Bylaw – Article 16 – Temporary Moratorium For 180 Days On Building Permits For Construction Of Residential Buildings With Three Or More Dwelling Units – Voter Petition Article pursuant to MGL Ch. 40A Section 5 - To see if the Town will vote to add Article 16 – Temporary Moratorium For 180 Days On Building Permits For Construction Of Residential Buildings With Three Or More Dwelling Units to the Zoning Bylaw which would temporarily halt the issuance of building permits for the proposed construction of any residential building including three or more dwelling units in the Business General (B-G), Business Limited (B-L) or General Residence (R-G) zoning districts in the town for a period of 180 days. To view the full description of this item, please click the document link.

REC'D: 4/30/21 at 11:33 am. TOPICS: Joint Public Hearing of the Planning Board and the Community Resources Committee of the Town Council 7:00 PM Zoning Bylaw – Zoning Bylaw – Article 15 – Inclusionary Zoning - To see if the Town will vote to amend the Zoning Bylaw by amending Article 15, Inclusionary Zoning, to expand the applicability of Inclusionary Zoning, including amending the language referring to local preference, expanding the categories of residential uses to which the Inclusionary Zoning requirement applies, requiring a tiered level of affordability for projects requiring 6 or more affordable units, adopting a definition for “residential development” and increasing the number of affordable units required to qualify for a Special Permit to allow off-site provision of affordable units or to allow a payment-in-lieu-of provision for affordable units. Copies of the full text of the proposed zoning bylaw amendment is available in the Planning Department, Town Hall, Amherst, MA.

RECEIVED: 5/4/21 at 4:01 pm. LIST OF TOPICS: Joint Public Hearings with the Planning Board: 7:00 PM Zoning Bylaw – Article 15 – Inclusionary Zoning To see if the Town will vote to amend the Zoning Bylaw by amending Article 15, Inclusionary Zoning. 8:00 PM Zoning Bylaw – Article 16 – Temporary Moratorium For 180 Days On Building Permits For Construction Of Residential Buildings With Three Or More Dwelling Units – Voter Petition Article pursuant to MGL Ch. 40A Section 5. Items Not Anticipated by the Chair 48 Hours in Advance. Please see the agenda link and link to meeting materials folder for details.