2023 Council Bills

2023

  1. 2023-001 An Order to vote to adopt an Operating Budget for FY2024..pdf
  2. 2023-002 Reappointment of James Wilson as a Fence Viewer for a term to expire February 29, 2024 (PDF)
  3. 2023-003 Appointment of Geoff Cyr as a Fence Viewer for a term to expire February 29, 2024 (PDF)
  4. 2023-004 Appointment of Peter Manor as Interim Director of Public Works (PDF)
  5. 2023-005 An ordinance to amend the Zoning Ordinance and map to create the East End Smart Growth Overlay District (PDF)
  6. 2023-005 Revised East End Smart Growth Overlay Dist..pdf
  7. 2023-006 Appointment of Amanda Haggstrom to the Boards, Commissions, and Committees Review Committee.pdf
  8. 2023-007 Appointment of Angela Cleveland to the Boards, Commissions, and Committees Review Committee.pdf
  9. 2023-008 Appointment of Meghan Fahey to the Boards, Commissions, and Committees Review Committee.pdf
  10. 2023-009 Appointment of Vinny Tirone to the Boards, Commissions, and Committees Review Committee.pdf
  11. 2023-010 Appointment of Ann Marie Casey to the Boards, Commissions, and Committees Review Committee.pdf
  12. 2023-012 An order to request the City Council ro authorize the DPW to overspend the FY23 snow and ice appropriation.pdf
  13. 2023-013 An order to exempt certain categories of public employees from the conflict of interest law for training purposes.pdf
  14. 2023-013 Final Revised an order to exempt certain catergories of employees from conflict of interest training.pdf
  15. 2023-014 An order to authorize the Mayor to enter into a 5 year or less lease agreement for mail machine.pdf
  16. 2023-015 An order to authorize the Mayor to enter into a 5 year or less lease agreement for copiers.pdf
  17. 2023-016 An order to accept and expend a FY23 Firefighter Safety Grant of 18,953 from OPSS and DFS (PDF)
  18. 2023-017 Reappointment of Emily Behn to the Board of Assessors.pdf
  19. 2023-018 Reappointment of Diana Caswell to the Board of Assessors.pdf
  20. 2023-019 An order to accept an in-kind donation for historic preservation consulting services for the library for 15,000.pdf
  21. 2023-020 An order to approve and accept a preservation restriction agreement for 20 Maple Street and to authorize Mayor to execute (PDF)
  22. 2023-021 An order to appropriate 10,000 from the smart growth stabilization fund to assist with carbon emmission through fleet conversion 1.pdf
  23. 2023-022 An order to transfer 2,900 from the Planning Board Salaries & Wages to Planning Board Other expenses..pdf
  24. 2023-023 An order to authorize the Mayor to enter into a three-year loan purchase agreement for a school maintenance truck.pdf
  25. 2023-024 An order to approve payment from FY23 general fund for prior year invoices.pdf
  26. 2023-025 An order to authorize the Mayor to accept and expend a fy23 Cultural Sector Recovery Grant for 73,940.00 (PDF)
  27. 2023-026 An order to authorize the Mayor to accept and expend a grant from the Mass Cultural Council for FY23.pdf
  28. 2023-029 An ordinance to define and implement civil enforcement procedures for public marijuana (cannabis) consumption.pdf
  29. 2023-029 REVISED An Ordinance to define and implement civil enforcement procedures for public marijuana (cannabis) consumption.pdf
  30. 2023-030 A resolution in support of changing the State flag and seal of Massachusetts.pdf
  31. 2023-031 Appointment of John Moynihan to the Cultural Council.pdf
  32. 2023-032 An order to fund the employment agreement between the City and the International Association of Firefighters Local 1783 .pdf
  33. 2023-033 An order to vote intent to lay out Point Shore Dr and Point Shore Overlook and refer to Planning Board .pdf
  34. 2023-034 - 2nd REVISED An order to rescind acceptance of MGL Ch. 90-20A 1.5 and replace with MGL Ch. 90-20A.pdf
  35. 2023-034 3rd REVISED - An order to rescind acceptance of MGL Chap 90 sec 20A and half and replace with MGL Chap 90 sec 20.pdf
  36. 2023-034 An order to rescind acceptance of MGL Chap 90 sec 20A and half and replace with MGL Chap 90 sec 20.pdf
  37. 2023-034 REVISED An order to rescind acceptance of MGL Chap 90 sec 20A and half and replace with MGL Chap 90 sec 20.pdf
  38. 2023-035 An order to appropriate 200,000 from Sewer Retained Earnings to Sewer Other Expenses.pdf
  39. 2023-036 An order to adopt at 2% COLA for FY23 eligable retirees and survivors in retirement system.pdf
  40. 2023-037 An Ordinance to adopt a schedule of fees for the Harbormaster's Office.pdf
  41. 2023-038 An Ordinance to update various fees for the Treasurer Collector Department and adopt a schedule of fees.pdf
  42. 2023-038 REVISED An Ordinance to update various fees for the Treasurer Collector Department and adopt a schedule of fees.pdf
  43. 2023-039 An order to authorize the Mayor to accept and expend a Council on Aging grant from the Executive Office of Elder Affairs.pdf
  44. 2023-040 2nd REVISED An ordinance to amend the Code of Ordinances Chapter 396 Special Events and Fees.pdf
  45. 2023-040 An ordinance to update various special event usage fees and amend the Code of Ordinances Chapter 396 Special Events.pdf
  46. 2023-040 REVISED An ordinance to update various special event usage fees and amend the Code of Ordinances Chapter 396 Special Events.pdf
  47. 2023-041 Appointment of Margaret Miller to the Council on Aging Board of Directors.pdf
  48. 2023-042 Apppointment of Sally Nutt to Amesbury Cultural Council.pdf
  49. 2023-043 Appointment of Ann Johnson to the Amesbury Cultural Council.pdf
  50. 2023-044 An order that 1,991,128 is appropriated to pay costs for DPW, Library, Police, Schools.pdf
  51. 2023-045 An order to request the City Council vote to authorize the Mayor to enter into a 5 year or less lease for new Ambulance, DPW Truck, PD P
  52. 2023-046 An Order to appropriate 258,500 from Free Cash to fund FY24 Capital Projects.pdf
  53. 2023-047 An Order to appropriate 448,001.53 from Free Cash for FY23 Snow and Ice expenditures.pdf
  54. 2023-048 An Order to establish spending limits for departmental revolving funds pursuant to MGL 44 Sec 53E 1-2 - REVISED.pdf
  55. 2023-048 An Order to establish spending limits for departmental revolving funds pursuant to MGL 44 Sec 53E 1-2.pdf
  56. 2023-049 An Ordinance Relative to the Office of the City Clerk and Assistant City Clerk.pdf
  57. 2023-049 REVISED An Ordinance Relative to the Office of the City Clerk.pdf
  58. 2023-050 An Ordinance to Establish Increased Salaries for the Positions of Mayor and City Council.pdf
  59. 2023-051 An Order for the Amesbury City Council to vote to accept the provisions of Chapter 329 of the Acts of 1987.pdf
  60. 2023-052 Appointment of Joseph Buckley to the Position of Director of Public Works.pdf
  61. 2023-053 An Order to accept Sec. 3 to 7 MGL Chapter 44B -Massachusetts Community Preservation Act.pdf
  62. 2023-054 Reappointment of KP Law to the position of City Attorney.pdf
  63. 2023-055 Reappointment of Anne Bryant to the position of member of the Health Care Trust Comm.pdf
  64. 2023-056 Reappointment of Jane Snow to the position of member of the Cemetery Advisory Comm.pdf
  65. 2023-057 An Order to authorize inter-departmental transfers of general fund appropriations.pdf
  66. 2023-058 An Order to appropriate $199,991 from Sewer Retained Earnings to Sewer Enterprise Fund Other Expenses.pdf
  67. 2023-059 An Order to appropriate $200,000 from Free Cash to Water Enterprise Other Expenses.pdf
  68. 2023-060 An Order to appropriate $76,311.06 from Free Cash for the purpose of paying George Cairns & Sons.pdf
  69. 2023-061 An Order to authorize the Mayor to accept and expend a FY24 Shared Services Grant $143,105.00.pdf
  70. 2023-062 An Order to authorize the Mayor to accept and expend a grant in the amount of $62,769 from the Josetta Fund.pdf
  71. 2023-063 An Order to authorize the Mayor to accept and expend a cash gift of $25,000 from Next Era Energy Seabrook.pdf
  72. 2023-064 A Resolution in Support of LGBTQ+ Pride Month.pdf
  73. 2023-065 An Ordinance to Amend the Zoning Ordinance to Extend the Retail Marijuana Overlay Dist to the Central Bus. & Industrial Dist..pdf
  74. 2023-065 REVISED Zoning Change_Cannabis Overlay_CDB and CI_FINAL.pdf
  75. 2023-066 REVISED Zoning Change_Cannabis Retail License Limit_FINAL_Ready for Signature.pdf
  76. 2023-066 An Ordinance to Amend the Zoning Ordinances to Adopt a Limit on the Number of Retail Licenses to be Issued.pdf
  77. 2023-067 Certificate of Appointment - Election Workers - for a term to expire after the conclusion of the November 7, 2023 Municipal Election.pdf
  78. 2023-068 An Order to appoint Jennifer Smith as Acting City Clerk.pdf
  79. 2023-069 Appt. of Nicholas Cracknell to the position of member of the Boards, Commissions, & Committees Review Committee.pdf
  80. 2023-070 Appointment of Nicholas Cracknell to the position of Director, Office of Community & Economic Development.pdf
  81. 2023-071 Appointment of Derek Estabrooks to the position of Tree Warden.pdf
  82. 2023-072 Appointment of Annmary Connor to the position of member of the Amesbury Housing Trust for a term to expire April 30, 2025.pdf
  83. 2023-073 Appointment of Laura Kozlowski to the position of member of the Amesbury Cultural Council for a term to expire February 28, 2026.pdf
  84. 2023-074 Reappointment of Margaret Leahy to the position of member of the Amesbury Cultural Council for a term to expire June 30, 2024.pdf
  85. 2023-075 Reappointment of Chris Akelian to the position of member of the Amesbury Historical Commission for a term to expire February 28, 2026.pd
  86. 2023-076 Reappointment of David Haraske to the position of member of the Zoning Board of Appeals for a term to expire February 28, 2026.pdf
  87. 2023-077 Reappointment of Andrew LeFleur to the position of member of the Amesbury Housing Trust for a term to expire April 30, 2025.pdf
  88. 2023-078 Reappointment of Ann McKay to the position of member of the Board of Health for a term to expire February 28, 2026.pdf
  89. 2023-079 Appointment of Jim McCarthy to the position of member of the School Building Committee for a term to expire December 31, 2023.pdf
  90. 2023-080 An Order to authorize the Mayor to accept and expend, for its fourth year, a Drug Free Communities Support Program Grant from the US Dep
  91. 2023-081 An Order to authorize the Mayor to accept and expend a grant from the Massachusetts Cultural Council for FY 2024.pdf
  92. 2023-082 An Order to approve payment from the FY24 general fund operating budget for the listed prior year invoices.pdf
  93. 2023-083 An Order to authorize the Mayor to acccept and expend a grant of $133,000 from the Mass Assoc of COA and Senior Center Directors, I.pdf
  94. 2023-084 An Ordinance updating the Motor Vehicle Excise Warrant Fee amending the Schedule of Fees.pdf
  95. 2023-085 Resignation - Gaye Smith School Committee.pdf
  96. 2023-086 An Order to appoint Jennifer E. Smith as City Clerk.pdf
  97. 2023-087 Appointment of Amanda Jones to the position of member of the Conservation Commission.pdf
  98. 2023-088 Reappointment of Bernadette Lucas to the position of associate member of the Lakes & Waterways Commission.pdf
  99. 2023-089 Reappointment of Thomas Volper to the position of associate member of the Lakes & Waterways Commission.pdf
  100. 2023-090 An Order to authorize the Mayor to accept & expend a grant for $10,000 from National COA Covid 19 & Influenza Vaccine Initiative..pdf
  101. 2023-091 An Order to Authoize the Mayor to accept &expend FY24 grant funding for the COA from the Exec Office of Elder Affairs $64,554.pdf
  102. 2023-092 An Order to approve payment from the FY24 general fund operating budget for prior year invoices Police Department $1,864.26..pdf
  103. 2023-093 Appointment of Crystal Hall to the position of member of the Board of Assessors for a term to expire February 28, 2026..pdf
  104. 2023-094 Appointment of Thatcher Kezer to the position of member of the Board of Assessors for a term to expire February 28, 2026..pdf
  105. 2023-095 Appointment of Nancy Maynes to the postion of member of the Energy Committee for a term to expire February 28, 2026..pdf
  106. 2023-096 Reappointment of Barbara Lorenc to the postion of member of the Energy Committee for a term to expire February 28, 2026..pdf
  107. 2023-097 An Ordinance to amend the Amesbury Zoning Ordinance to alllow Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU) in the City of Amesbury..pdf
  108. 2023-098 An Order for the Amesbury City Council to vote to accept the provisions of MGL 40-sec 5B and to dedicate Local Option Meals Tax receipts
  109. 2023-099 An Ordinance to amend the bylaws of the Open Space, Natural Resouces and Trails Committee to specify the membership to include one membe
  110. 2023-100 An Ordinance to amend the Amesbury Traffic and Parking Regulations Chap 439, Sec 86, Schedule 1 Parking to include designated no parking
  111. 2023-101 An Ordinance to amend the Amesbury Traffic and Parking Regulations Chap 439 Sec 89 Schedule IVStop Signs to add stop signs at Lions
  112. 2023-102 An Order for 2023 (FY24) Annual Classification Hearing.pdf.pdf
  113. 2023-103 An Ordinance to increase the exemption on Personal Property Taxes from $3,000 as approved in 2020-035 (as amended) to $10,000 as allowed
  114. 2023-104 An Order for 2023 (FY24) Increase in Exemption Amount.pdf.pdf
  115. 2023-105 An Order to approve and accept a historic preservation restriction on property 6 Center St.pdf.pdf
  116. 2023-106 An Order to accept and expend a FY24 MEMA grant for EOC.pdf.pdf
  117. 2023-107 An Order to pay Prior Year Invoices from FY24 General Operating Budget-3.pdf.pdf
  118. 2023-108 An Order to transfer $20950 from DPW Salaries to DPW Consulting for staff analysis ad positions recruitment.pdf.pdf
  119. 2023-109 An Order to transfer $4200 from Conservation Salaries to Consultant Fees for Agent.pdf.pdf
  120. 2023-110 An Order of the Amesbury City Council to Accept an Easement for a Sidewalk at 4 Point Shore Overlook.pdf.pdf
  121. 2023-111 An Order to Lay Out and Accept Point Shore Drive and Point Shore Overlook as Public Ways.pdf.pdf
  122. 2023-112 Request for Dangerous Dog Hearing-Richard Joltes.pdf.pdf
  123. 2023-113 Request for Dangerous Dog Hearing-Paulette Nolan.pdf.pdf
  124. 2023-114 Reappointment of Peter Hoyt to the position of member of the School Building Committee for a term to expire December 31, 2024..pdf
  125. 2023-115 Reappointment of Bruce McBrien to the position of member of the School Building Committee for a term to expire December 31, 2024..pdf
  126. 2023-116 Reappointment of Joan Liporto to the position of member of the School Building Committee for a term to expire December 31, 2024..pdf
  127. 2023-117 Reappointment of Joseph Spencer to the position of member of the School Building Committee for a term to expire December 31, 2024..pdf
  128. 2023-118 Reappointment of Nicholas Wheeler to the position of member of the School Building Committee for a term to expire December 31, 2024..pd
  129. 2023-119 Reappointment of Lynn Catarius to the position of member of the School Building Committee for a term to expire December 31, 2024..pdf
  130. 2023-120 Reappointment of James Montanari to the position of member of the School Building Committee for a term to expire December 31, 2024..pdf
  131. 2023-121 Reappointment of Marisa Batista to the position of member of the School Building Committee for a term to expire December 31, 2024..pdf
  132. 2023-122 Reappointment of Jim McCarthy to the position of member of the School Building Committee for a term to expire December 31, 2024..pdf
  133. 2023-123 Reappointment of Elizabeth McAndrews to the position of member of the School Building Committee for a term to expire December 31, 2024.
  134. 2023-124 Reappointment of Ann Marie Casey to the position of member of the School Building Committee for a term to expire December 31, 2024..pdf
  135. 2023-125 Appointment of Fred Zackon to the position of member of the Energy Committee for a term to expire February 28, 2026..pdf
  136. 2023-126 Appointment of Jennifer Smith to the position of member of the Boards, Commissions and Committees Review Committee for a term to expire
  137. 2023-127 Reappointment of John Kirton to the position of member of the Liquor License Commission for a term to expire June 4, 2029..pdf
  138. 2023-128 An Order to authorize the Mayor to accept and expend a grant in the amount of 29,613.00 from the Massachusetts Executive Office of Publi
  139. 2023-129 An Ordinance to amend the City of Amesbury Traffic and Parking Regulations Chapter 439 Sec 86 Schedule 1 Parking to include designated n
  140. 2023-130 An Ordinance to adopt changes to Amesbury City Council 13th Session Rules by revising Rule 6G Appeal.pdf
  141. 2023-131 An Ordinance to adopt changes to Amesbury City Council 13th Session Rules by revising Rule 6O Objections and Postponement of Votes..pdf
  142. 2023-132 An Ordinance to adopt changes to Amesbury City Council 13th Session Rules Rule 5D Filing Deadlines.pdf
  143. 2023-133 An Ordinance to adopt changes to Amesbury City Council 13th Session Rules Rule 5B Meeting Schedule.pdf
  144. 2023-134 An Ordinance to adopt changes to Amesbury City Council 13th Session Rules Rule 5 Meetings.pdf
  145. 2023-135 An Ordinance to adopt changes to Amesbury City Council 13th Session Rules by adding Rule 5J Attendance Relating to Public and Adjudicat
  146. 2023-136 An Ordinance to adopt changes to Amesbury City Council 13th Session Rules by adding Rule 5I Remote Participation.pdf
  147. 2023-137 An Ordinance to adopt changes to Amesbury City Council 13th Session Rules by revising Rule 6O Objections and Postponement of Votes..pdf
  148. 2023-138 An Ordinance to adopt changes to Amesbury City Council 13th Session Rules by revising Rule 14 Agenda Items..pdf
  149. 2023-139 An Ordinance to adopt changes to Amesbury City Council 13th Session.pdf
  150. 2023-140 A Resolution to Request Reconsideration of Whittier Regional Vocational Technical High School Building roject.pdf
  151. 2023-141 Resignation from Library Board of Trustees-Audrey Proctor.pdf
  152. 2023-142 Resignation from Library Board of Trustees-Pamela Gilday.pdf
  153. 2023-143 Reappointment of Paul Jancewicz to the position of member of the Trustees of War Memorials for a term to expire February 28 2026.pdf
  154. 2023-144 Reappointment of Ski Iworsky to the position of member of the Trustees of War Memorials for a term to expire February 28 2026.pdf
  155. 2023-145 Reappointment of Tom Champion to the position of member of the Trustees of War Memorials for a term to expire February 28, 2026.pdf
  156. 2023-146 Reappointment of James DeMars to the position of member of the Trustees of War Memorials for a term to expire February 28, 2026.pdf
  157. 2023-147 Reappointment of Paul Cote to the position of member of the Trustees of War Memorials for a term to expire February 28, 2026.pdf
  158. 2023-148 An Order to authorize a transfer of 7,500 from the FY24 Budget Reserve account to Conservation Commission Salaries & Wages.pdf
  159. 2023-149 An Order to authorize the Mayor to accept and expend a Hybrid Programming.pdf
  160. 2023-150 An Order to appropriate $22,000 from Sewer Retained Earnings and 22,000 from Water Retained Earnings to Sewer and Water Other Expenses..
  161. 2023-151 Resignation from Planning Board- Scott C. Kelley.pdf