Holyoke City Council Meeting December 2, 2025
7:00 pm City Hall Holyoke
536 Dwight St, Holyoke 01040
Published November 26, 2025, 1:12 p.m.
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Tuesday, December 2, 2025
7:00 PM
AGENDA
PRESIDENT’S REPORT
PUBLIC HEARING
PUBLIC COMMENT
REGULAR AND PENDING EXECUTIVE SESSION MINUTES
1. June 11, 2024, September 4, 2024, and April 15, 2025 Executive Session Minutes – Reviewed and ready for partial release as of September 17, 2025
2. December 9, 2024 Finance Committee Executive Session Minutes – Reviewed and withheld in entirety as of September 17, 2025
3. From City Clerk Brenna Murphy Leary and Admin. Assistant Jeffery Anderson-Burgos – November 18, 2025 meeting minutes
LAID ON THE TABLE
4. From City Clerk Brenna Murphy Leary and Admin. Assistant Jeffery Anderson-Burgos – October 7, 2025 meeting minutes
5. The Committee on Charter and Rules to whom was referred an order that the City of Holyoke shall create an Administrative and Finance Department. Said acceptance shall be subject to implementation by city ordinance and any necessary amendments to the City Charter. This order shall be referred concurrently to Charter and Rules and Ordinance to be considered jointly, with recommendations regarding implementation to be reported back to the City Council jointly. See attached: Municipal Modernization Act of 2025.
Recommended that the order be adopted.
COMMUNICATIONS
6. From Mayor Joshua Garcia, letter appointing Mr. Marco Crescentini of 66 Fairfield Ave to serve as a member of the Holyoke Historical Fairfield District. This is a temporary position and Mr. Crescentini will serve until January 2026.
7. From Mayor Joshua Garcia, letter appointing Ms. Verna Nortez of 475 Mpale St. #303 to serve on the Holyoke Housing Authority. Ms. Nortez will replace Marilyn Sanabria and will serve th remainder of Sanabria’s term expiring on April 2, 2030.
8. From Mayor Joshua Garcia, letter appointing Mr. Joseph Charles Mazzola of 332 Pleasnt st. to the Local Historic District Commission Fairfield Ave. Mr. Mazzola will serve a three-year term expiring July 1, 2028.
9. From Mayor Joshua Garcia, letter reappointing Mr. Anthony Diaz of 13 Cabot St.to the Board of the Valley Opportunity Council. Mr. Diaz will serve a three-year term expiring December 31, 2028.
10. From Mayor Joshua Garcia, letter reappointing Mr. Matteo Riondato of 56 Fairfield Avenue to serve on the Local Historic District Commission. Ms. Riondato will serve until July 1, 2026.
11. From DLS-update on FY25
12. From Auditor Tanya Wdowiak: FY2026 Mayor’s Sewer Enterprise Supplemental Budget Submission
13. From Auditor Tanya Wdowiak: General Fund and Sewer Enterprise Fund Year to Date Expense Reports
14. From Asst City Engineer Victoria Houle, Summary of typical traffic related costs.
PETITIONS
15. Petition of Cindy Ely of 17 Myrtyle Ave for a special permit for a driveway in the fronyard (6.1.8.1)
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES
16. The Committee on Ordinance to whom was referred an order that the ordinance for the Parking Advisory Committee be reviewed and updated based on discussion with PAC. See attached current ordinance language for reference.
Recommended that the order has been complied with.
17. The Committee on Ordinance to whom was referred a communication from Laura Wilson, Chair of Parking Advisory Board
Recommended that the order has been complied with.
18. The Committee on Ordinance to whom was referred an order that the City approve of a sidewalk easement for Holyoke Gas & Electric adjacent to parcel 030-06-014 (150 Race Street) for the purposes of installation of electrical conduit.
Recommended that the order be adopted.
19. The Committee on Ordinance to whom was referred an order that the City enact the proposed Short Term Rental Ordinance approved by the Planning Board.
Recommended that the order be referred to the full Council without recommendation.
20. The Committee on Ordinance to whom was referred an order that a “DO NOT BLOCK THE BOX” be painted on Northampton Street and West Franklin Street.
Recommended that the order has been complied with.
21. The Committee on Finance to whom was referred an order that there be and is hereby appropriated by transfer in the fiscal year 2026, FIVE THOUSAND AND 00/100 Dollars ($5,000) as follows:
FROM
16931-51102 BUILDING CUSTODIAN $5,000
TOTAL $5,000
TO:
16932-52500 R&M BUILDINGS & GROUNDS $5,000
TOTAL $5,000
Recommended that the order be adopted.
22. The Committee on Finance to whom was referred an order that there be and is hereby appropriated by transfer in the fiscal year 2026, THREE HUNDRED THOUSAND AND 00/100 Dollars ($300,000) as follows:
FROM
12201-51105 FIREFIGHTER $300,000
TOTAL $300,000
TO
12201-51300 OVERTIME
$300,000
TOTAL $300,000
Recommended that the order be adopted.
23. The Committee on Finance to whom was referred an order that there be and is hereby appropriated by transfer in the fiscal year 2026, ONE HUNDRED FIFTY FIVE THOUSAND AND /100 Dollars ($155,000) as follows:
FROM
0430-10400 SALE OF REAL ESTATE $155,000
TOTAL $155,000
TO:
12403-58002 CAPITAL OUTLAY-BLDGS $155,000
TOTAL $155,000
Recommended that the order be adopted.
24. The Committee on Finance to whom was referred an order that in accordance with M.G.L. Chapter 44 Sec. 53A, the City Council hereby accepts the provisions of the “MASSTRAILS PROGRAM GRANT: CT RIVER PATHWAY, $239,000, $61,000 CASH MATCH” grant and authorizes the establishment of a Fund or other method appropriate for the accounting of the receipts and expenditures of all resources associated with the administration of said grant.
Sec 2-509 – Grant Reporting
Any city department, of which has received grant funding by approval of the city council pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws, or any other authorizing criteria, shall within a reasonable period of time, but no later than 60 days from the conclusion of said grant, generate a detailed report which outlines the planned outcomes with the documented actual results. Said report shall be submitted to the city clerk for addition to the city council’s next agenda.
Recommended that the order be adopted.
25. The Committee on Finance to whom was referred an order that there be and is hereby appropriated by transfer in the fiscal year 2026, SIXTY ONE THOUSAND AND 00/100 Dollars ($61,000) as follows:
FROM
1376-10400 SMART GROWTH ZONING GRANT $61,000
TOTAL $61,000
TO:
MASSTRAILS PROGRAM GRANT: CT RIVER PATHWAY – GRANT MATCH $61,000
TOTAL $61,000
Recommended that the order be adopted.
26. The Committee on Finance to whom was referred an order that in accordance with M.G.L. Chapter 44 Sec. 53A, the City Council hereby accepts the provisions of the “FFY26 MUNICIPAL ROAD SAFETY PROGRAM, $45,000, NO MATCH” grant and authorizes the establishment of a Fund or other method appropriate for the accounting of the receipts and expenditures of all resources associated with the administration of said grant.
Sec 2-509 – Grant Reporting
Any city department, of which has received grant funding by approval of the city council pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws, or any other authorizing criteria, shall within a reasonable period of time, but no later than 60 days from the conclusion of said grant, generate a detailed report which outlines the planned outcomes with the documented actual results. Said report shall be submitted to the city clerk for addition to the city council’s next agenda.|
Recommended that the order be adopted.
27. The Committee on Finance to whom was referred an order that in accordance with M.G.L. Chapter 44 Sec. 53A, the City Council hereby accepts the provisions of the “SFY26 EDWARD J. BYRNE MEMORIAL JUSTICE ASSISTANT GRANT PROGRAM, $18,344, NO MATCH” grant and authorizes the establishment of a Fund or other method appropriate for the accounting of the receipts and expenditures of all resources associated with the administration of said grant.
Sec 2-509 – Grant Reporting
Any city department, of which has received grant funding by approval of the city council pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws, or any other authorizing criteria, shall within a reasonable period of time, but no later than 60 days from the conclusion of said grant, generate a detailed report which outlines the planned outcomes with the documented actual results. Said report shall be submitted to the city clerk for addition to the city council’s next agenda.
Recommended that the order be adopted.
28. The Committee on Finance to whom was referred an order that in accordance with M.G.L. Chapter 44 Sec. 53A, the City Council hereby accepts the provisions of the “FY2026 STATE 911 DEPARTMENT EMERGENCY MEDICAL DISPATCH GRANT PROGRAM, $24,500, NO MATCH” grant and authorizes the establishment of a Fund or other method appropriate for the accounting of the receipts and expenditures of all resources associated with the administration of said grant.
Sec 2-509 – Grant Reporting
Any city department, of which has received grant funding by approval of the city council pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws, or any other authorizing criteria, shall within a reasonable period of time, but no later than 60 days from the conclusion of said grant, generate a detailed report which outlines the planned outcomes with the documented actual results. Said report shall be submitted to the city clerk for addition to the city council’s next agenda.
Recommended that the order be adopted.
29. The Committee on Finance to whom was referred a communication From City Solicitor Lisa Ball, Settlement by and between the City of Holyoke and NAGE R1-180 Clerical Union
Recommended that the order be received.
30. The Committee on Finance to whom was referred an order that there be and is hereby appropriated by transfer in the fiscal year 2026, SEVEN HUNDRED TWENTY NINE THOUSAND SIX HUNDRED THIRTY THREE AND 00/100 Dollars ($729,633) as follows:
FROM TO
11351-51106 AUDIT – PROF ACCOUNTANT HPD 8,455
11451-51102 ASST TREASURER 58,059
11451-51108 ASST TREASURER – NAGE 58,081
11461-51106 SR DEPUTY TAX COLLECTOR 60,858
11461-51108 ASST TAX COLLECTOR – NAGE 64,435
11451-51300 TREASURER OVERTIME 6
11381-51400 PURCHASING LONGEVITY 400
11451-51400 TREASURER LONGEVITY 400
11631-51400 VOTER LONGEVITY 400
12401-51400 BUILDING/CODES LONGEVITY 800
16101-51400 LIBRARY LONGEVITY 2,450
16931-51400 WAR MEMORIAL LONGEVITY 400
16101-51102 REFERENCE LIBRARY ASST 107,131
16101-51116 REFERENCE LIBRARY ASST – NAGE 61,245
16101-51117 REFERENCE LIBRARY ASST-PT – NAGE 45,886
16101-51103 REFERENCE LIBRARIAN 131,282
16101-51118 REFERENCE LIBRARIAN – NAGE 43,154
16101-51119 REFERENCE LIBRARIAN-PT – NAGE 43,070
16101-51120 SR REFERENCE LIBRARIAN – NAGE 45,000
16101-51104 CHILDRENS LIBRARIAN 136,330
16101-51121 CHILDRENS LIBRARIAN – NAGE 88,282
16101-51122 SR CHILDRENS LIBRARIAN 48,069
16101-51105 CATALOGUER 40,268
16101-51123 CATALOGUER – NAGE 40,286
16101-51108 LIBRARY CUSTODIAN 63,631
16101-51132 LIBRARY CUSTODIAN – NAGE 30,146
16101-51133 LIBRARY SR CUSTODIAN – NAGE 33,489
16101-51114 COMPUTER COORDINATOR 79,535
16101-51134 COMPUTER COORDINATOR – NAGE 79,548
16101-51115 COLLECTION DEV LIBRARIAN 44,084
16101-51135 COLLECTION DEV LIBRARIAN – NAGE 44,086
TOTAL 729,633 729,633
Recommended that the order be adopted.
31. The Committee on Finance to whom was referred a communication From Marco Crescentini, ArchitectureEL, Proposal for Chamber Renovation
Recommended that the order be received.
32. The Committee on Finance to whom was referred a communication From City of Holyoke Health Benefit Meeting Minutes of September 8, 2025
Recommended that the order be received.
33. The Committee on Public Safety to whom was referred a communication From Yoni Glogower, Director of Conservation & Sustainability, Holyoke Mitigation Plan update – Letter to Council, Local Mitigation Plan review tool, Hazard Mitigation and Climate Adaptation Plan, Resolution
Recommended that the plan and resolution be adopted.
34. The Committee on Public Safety to whom was referred an order that Old Bassett Road be paved by the City of Holyoke.
Recommended that the order be adopted, and copied to the Mayor with a request to appropriate funding for an overlay, and that the city begin the process of accepting the road..
35. The Committee on Public Safety to whom was referred an order that Cedar Hill Road be accepted as a public road. If it cannot be accepted, ordered that it be paved by the City of Holyoke.
Recommended that the order be adopted, and copied to the Mayor with a request to appropriate funding for a full depth paving.
36. The Committee on Public Safety to whom was referred a Petition from residents on Brookwood Rd. to accept as a Public Way.
Recommended that the order be adopted.
37. The Committee on Public Safety to whom was referred an order that West Cherry be paved by the City of Holyoke.
Recommended that the order be adopted, and copied to the Mayor with a request to appropriate funding for paving.
38. The Committee on Public Safety to whom was referred an order that the DPW, Engineer and HGE come to a City Council meeting to explain why there are meters in the front of buildings and homes.
Recommended that the order has been complied with.
39. The Committee on Public Service to whom was referred a communication From Mayor Joshua Garcia, letter appointing Dr. David Owen to serve on the Local Historic District Commission. Mr. Owen will serve a three-year term expiring July 1, 2028.
Recommended that the appointment be confirmed.
40. The Committee on Public Service to whom was referred an order From Deb Brunelle, Chief Assessor, request to appoint Grant Schlosstein to Board of Assessors
Recommended that the order has been complied with.
41. The Committee on Public Service to whom was referred an order that the honorable city council develop a vision statement that outlines the council’s goals and aspirations for the community.
Recommended that the order be referred to the Development and Governmental Relations Committee.
42. The Committee on Public Service to whom was referred an order that the honorable city council develop a list of core values that is developed and supported by all individual councilors.
Recommended that the order be referred to the Development and Governmental Relations Committee.
43. The Committee on Public Service to whom was referred an order that the honorable city council develop a mission statement focused on key priorities such as:
Community focus: Prioritizing the needs and quality of life for all residents.
Inclusive decision-making: Ensuring representation and consideration of diverse perspectives.
Fiscal responsibility: Managing public funds wisely.
Transparency and accountability: Open communication with the public.
Sustainable development: Planning for the future with environmental considerations
Recommended that the order be referred to the Development and Governmental Relations
Committee.
44. The Committee on Development and Governmental Relations to whom was referred an order that the City change the use of the lot at the corner of Adam and South Summer from being a 24hr parking to a Residential Parking from 5pm to 7am. Morgan School Staff Parking from 7am- 5pm.
Recommended that the order be adopted, copied to DPW to install signage, and copied to HPD for enforcement.
45. The Committee on Development and Governmental Relations to whom was referred an order OPED please provide status on 245 High Street. Building sits across High St from City Hall and the windows are boarded with plywood. Minutes from DGR meeting are attached as a communication.
Recommended that the order has been complied with.
46. The Committee on Development and Governmental Relations to whom was referred an order The Mayor and community development dept fund the following project with either CDBG or ARPA funds: Replace the asphalt double-sidewalk located on the west side of S. Elm St. between Wolcott and Congress Streets and replace with a tree belt and install plantings.
Recommended that the order be given a leave to withdraw.
47. The Committee on Development and Governmental Relations to whom was referred an order That the Committee on Development & Government Relations be provided a list of all special permits issued by the Council. Please include a 5 year look-back on how many permits have been issued, and a rough estimate of the total amount of staff time required to review and process these permits.
Recommended that the order be given a leave to withdraw.
48. The Committee on Development and Governmental Relations to whom was referred an order Per business owner request, order that a 10am-6pm loading zone, with signage, be created at 414 High St.
Recommended that the order be given a leave to withdraw.
49. The Committee on Development and Governmental Relations to whom was referred an order that the Mayor consider appointing an Affordable Housing Commission using the guidelines in proposed HOUSE BILL 2747 (An Act granting a local option for a real estate transfer fee to fund affordable housing)
Recommended that the order be given a leave to withdraw.
50. The Committee on Development and Governmental Relations to whom was referred an order The City Engineer and DPW develop and install safety measures for passenger cars, trucks and motorcycles in the vicinity of Holyoke’s canals as the current protective measures have recently and regularly been breached resulting in loss of life, property damage, and costs to HG&E.
Recommended that the order be given a leave to withdraw.
51. The Committee on Development and Governmental Relations to whom was referred an order that the honorable city council invite representatives of Holyoke Community College, Westfield State University and the Five Colleges to discuss ways they could better support a path for Holyoke youth to gain equitable access within these schools.
Recommended that the order be referred to the Joint City Council and School Committee.
MOTIONS, ORDERS AND RESOLUTIONS
52. Magrath-Smith, Ordered – that an ordinance be drafted regulating the number of cars that can be parked on a residential property.
53. Murphy-Romboletti – Order that the City Council vote to set an MRF for (FY26) tax classification.
54. Ocasio – Ordered that a ” Don’t Block the Box be painted at the corner of South Summer St and Adam St. both sides.Cars parking at the corner is making it difficult for Fire Trucks to turn. Making is a very dangerous situation fir residents in case of fire.
55. Ocasio – Order that the DPW repaint again the street lines. They were painted 1yr ago and they faded. Making it hard for cars to park properly.
56. Rivera, I. – ORDER That the Kestrel Land Trust, the Conservation Department, and a representative from the Planning Board be invited to appear before the Development & Governmental Relations Committee (DGR) to provide a comprehensive walkthrough of the steps, requirements, and processes necessary to designate “Elmwood Forest” as conservation land.
Said presentation should include:
• Legal and regulatory requirements for conservation designation
• Any environmental assessments or studies needed
• Potential impacts on land use, zoning, and stewardship responsibilities
• Available conservation tools or partnerships
• Preliminary timelines and cost considerations
57. Rivera, I. – ORDER That an Article III titled “Community Response Division” be added to Chapter 70 – Social Services of the Code of Ordinances.
The purpose of the Community Response Division shall be to develop, coordinate, and deliver holistic, community-centered services to residents most in need within the City of Holyoke. Working alongside the Holyoke Police Department, Holyoke Fire Department, and the Board of Health/Public Health Department, the Community Response Division will provide a collaborative, non-emergency response framework focused on prevention, stabilization, and support.
Said Article should outline:
• The mission and scope of the Community Response Division;
• Its coordination with Police, Fire, Public Health, and relevant community partners;
• Roles and responsibilities of staff or units within the division;
• Authorization to develop programs addressing behavioral health, homelessness, substance use, crisis intervention, and other community-identified needs;
• Reporting requirements, oversight mechanisms, and any necessary administrative provisions.
58. Rivera, J- Ordered, that the DPW install Handicap parking sign for Oscar Rios of 12 Grover St. Placard #PL6350569
59. Bartley – Per the DLS’ 9/22/25 the City of Holyoke: “Given the conditions…we will require the City to do the following: 1. For both the FY2026 tax rate certification and the 6/30/2025 free cash submission, we require final audited financial statements for 6/30/2024 prior to the certifications. Please determine whether City Council can set the tax rate for 2026.
60. Bartley – Constituent request (and 2d filing) – the condition of the sidewalk on Northampton St between West Glen and Clark streets is virtually unpassable especially for persons with disabilities. Refer to Public Safety and refer to DPW to request a written plan/solution to be sent to city council early in 2026. Refer to DPW.
61. Bartley, Vacon, Jourdain, Sullivan – Ordered, Mayor, Treasurer and other officials named in the DLS letters of 9/22/25 and 10/1/25 provide a status report to the City Council as to the commands imposed by the State relative to unreconciled accounts for Fiscal Years 2023, 2024 and 2025. The letter orders the City to comply no later than 12/1/2025. Here’s a direct quote from the 10/1/25 letter (emphasis in the original): PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT you MUST complete all outstanding reconciliations within 60 days of the date of this letter.
62. Devine-Ordered, that in accordance with M.G.L. Chapter 44 Sec. 53A, the City Council hereby accepts the provisions of the “MASS CLEAN WATER TRUST OVERFLOW & STORMWATER GRANT, $250,000, NO MATCH” grant and authorizes the establishment of a Fund or other method appropriate for the accounting of the receipts and expenditures of all resources associated with the administration of said grant.
Sec 2-509 – Grant Reporting
Any city department, of which has received grant funding by approval of the city council pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws, or any other authorizing criteria, shall within a reasonable period of time, but no later than 60 days from the conclusion of said grant, generate a detailed report which outlines the planned outcomes with the documented actual results. Said report shall be submitted to the city clerk for addition to the city council’s next agenda.
63. DEVINE – Ordered, that there be and is hereby appropriated by transfer in the fiscal year 2026, SEVEN THOUSAND SEVEN HUNDRED TWELVE AND 00/100 Dollars ($7,712) as follows:
FROM
2601-10400 TNC RIDESHARE FUND $7,712
TOTAL $7,712
TO:
11752-53010 OPED CONTRACTED SERVICES $7,712
TOTAL $7,712
64. DEVINE – Ordered, that there be and is hereby appropriated by transfer in the fiscal year 2026, THIRTEEN THOUSAND NINE HUNDRED THIRTY FOUR AND 99/100 Dollars ($13,934.99) as follows:
FROM
12101-51105 SERGEANT $6,902.09
12101-51107 PATROL 7,032.90
TOTAL $13,934.99
TO:
12101-51180 INJURED ON DUTY $13,934.99
TOTAL $13,934.99
65. DEVINE – Ordered, that there be and is hereby appropriated by transfer in the fiscal year 2026, FIFTEEN THOUSAND THIRTY EIGHT AND 76/100 Dollars ($15,038.76) as follows:
FROM
12101-51105 SERGEANT $7,271.05
12101-51107 PATROL 7,767.71
TOTAL $15,038.76
TO:
12101-51180 INJURED ON DUTY $15,038.76
TOTAL $15,038.76
66. DEVINE – Ordered, that there be and is hereby appropriated by transfer in the fiscal year 2026, THREE THOUSAND ONE HUNDRED FORTY TWO AND 74/100 Dollars ($3,142.74) as follows:
FROM
12201-51104 FIRE LIEUTENANT $3,142.74
TOTAL $3,142.74
TO:
12201-51180 INJURED ON DUTY $3,142.74
PP#12 TOTAL $3,142.74
67. DEVINE – Ordered, that there be and is hereby appropriated by transfer in the fiscal year 2026, TEN THOUSAND NINETY ONE AND 54/100 Dollars ($10,091.54) as follows:
FROM
12101-51105 SERGEANT $3,581.40
12101-51107 PATROL 6,510.14
TOTAL $10,091.54
TO:
12101-51180 INJURED ON DUTY $10,091.54
TOTAL $10,091.54
68. DEVINE – Ordered, that there be and is hereby appropriated by transfer in the fiscal year 2026, NINETEEN THOUSAND TWO HUNDRED EIGHTY TWO AND 18/100 Dollars ($19,282.18) as follows:
FROM
12101-51105 SERGEANT $3,581.40
12101-51107 PATROL 15,700.78
TOTAL $19,282.18
TO:
12101-51180 INJURED ON DUTY $19,282.18
TOTAL $19,282.18
69. DEVINE – Ordered, that there be and is hereby appropriated by transfer in the fiscal year 2026, SEVENTEEN THOUSAND ONE HUNDRED FOUR AND 11/100 Dollars ($17,104.11) as follows:
FROM
12101-51105 SERGEANT $3,581.40
12101-51107 PATROL 13,522.71
TOTAL $17,104.11
TO:
12101-51180 INJURED ON DUTY $17,104.11
TOTAL $17,104.11
70. DEVINE – Ordered, that there be and is hereby appropriated by transfer in the fiscal year 2026, FOURTEEN THOUSAND THREE HUNDRED NINETY ONE AND 55/100 Dollars ($14,391.55) as follows:
FROM
12101-51105 SERGEANT $3,581.40
12101-51107 PATROL 10,810.15
TOTAL $14,391.55
TO:
12101-51180 INJURED ON DUTY $14,391.55
TOTAL $14,391.55
71. DEVINE – Ordered, that there be and is hereby appropriated by transfer in the fiscal year 2026, FIFTY THOUSAND AND NO/100 Dollars ($50,000.00) as follows:
FROM
12201-51105 FIREFIGHTER $50,000.00
TOTAL $50,000.00
TO:
12202-52410 R & M VEHICLES $25,000.00
12202-54830 SUPPLIES MOTOR VEHICLE 25,000.00
TOTAL $50,000.00
72. DEVINE – Ordered, that there be and is hereby appropriated by transfer in the fiscal year 2026, NINETEEN THOUSAND FOUR HUNDRED FORTY NINE AND NO/100 Dollars ($19,449.00) as follows:
FROM
12102-52500 R & M BLDGS/GROUNDS $19,449.00
TOTAL $19,449.00
TO:
12103-58000 CAP OUTLAY M/V $19,449.00
TOTAL $19,449.00
73. DEVINE – Ordered, that there be and is hereby appropriated by transfer in the fiscal year 2026, ONE HUNDRED THIRTY FIVE THOUSAND AND NO/100 Dollars ($135,000.00) as follows:
FROM
15411-51203 DRIVER $10,495.00
16301-51125 ADMIN ASSISTANT 3,695.00
14101-51105 SR. CIVIL ENGINEER 25,000.00
14101-51103 GEN CONSTRUCTION INSP 8,140.00
14211-51104 PRINCIPAL ACCT CLERK 3,885.00
15101-51125 ADMIN ASSISTANT 4,435.00
11511-51103 ASSOCIATE SOLICITOR 14,350.00
19121-51996 WORKERS COMP 50,000.00
19402-57407 CYBER INSURANCE 15,000.00
TOTAL $135,000.00
TO:
19412-57630 CLAIMS & DAMAGES-GENERAL $135,000.00
TOTAL $135,000.00
74. Jourdain, Sullivan – Ordered, That the City Council present Helene Florio a proclamation celebrating her over 14 years of service leading the Holyoke Taxpayer Association as its President and Executive Director. She has recently announced her retirement from the role. Helene has been a great civic leader for many years and is a very passionate Holyoker who cares deeply for our city. We thank her for her good work for so many years to make Holyoke a better place.
LATE FILED ORDERS AND COMMUNICATIONS
75. From Mayor Joshua Garcia, letter regarding shift factor for tax rate.
*Added December 2, 2025, 2:35 p.m.
Addendum:
Per City Council rule 2B, meeting shall end by 10 PM unless an extension is approved by a two-thirds majority of those present. If any items remain, those items will be added to the beginning of the next regular meeting.
The listing of matters are those reasonably anticipated by the chair which may be
discussed at the meeting.
Not all items listed may in fact be discussed and other items not listed may also be
brought up for discussion to the extent permitted by law
LATE FILES FROM PREVIOUS MEETING
DEVINE – Ordered, that there be and is hereby appropriated by transfer in the fiscal year 2026, SEVEN HUNDRED TWENTY NINE THOUSAND SIX HUNDRED THIRTY THREE AND 00/100 Dollars ($729,633) as follows:
FROM TO
11351-51106 AUDIT – PROF ACCOUNTANT HPD 8,455
11451-51102 ASST TREASURER 58,059
11451-51108 ASST TREASURER – NAGE 58,081
11461-51106 SR DEPUTY TAX COLLECTOR 60,858
11461-51108 ASST TAX COLLECTOR – NAGE 64,435
11451-51300 TREASURER OVERTIME 6
11381-51400 PURCHASING LONGEVITY 400
11451-51400 TREASURER LONGEVITY 400
11631-51400 VOTER LONGEVITY 400
12401-51400 BUILDING/CODES LONGEVITY 800
16101-51400 LIBRARY LONGEVITY 2,450
16931-51400 WAR MEMORIAL LONGEVITY 400
16101-51102 REFERENCE LIBRARY ASST 107,131
16101-51116 REFERENCE LIBRARY ASST – NAGE 61,245
16101-51117 REFERENCE LIBRARY ASST-PT – NAGE 45,886
16101-51103 REFERENCE LIBRARIAN 131,282
16101-51118 REFERENCE LIBRARIAN – NAGE 43,154
16101-51119 REFERENCE LIBRARIAN-PT – NAGE 43,070
16101-51120 SR REFERENCE LIBRARIAN – NAGE 45,000
16101-51104 CHILDRENS LIBRARIAN 136,330
16101-51121 CHILDRENS LIBRARIAN – NAGE 88,282
16101-51122 SR CHILDRENS LIBRARIAN 48,069
16101-51105 CATALOGUER 40,268
16101-51123 CATALOGUER – NAGE 40,286
16101-51108 LIBRARY CUSTODIAN 63,631
16101-51132 LIBRARY CUSTODIAN – NAGE 30,146
16101-51133 LIBRARY SR CUSTODIAN – NAGE 33,489
16101-51114 COMPUTER COORDINATOR 79,535
16101-51134 COMPUTER COORDINATOR – NAGE 79,548
16101-51115 COLLECTION DEV LIBRARIAN 44,084
16101-51135 COLLECTION DEV LIBRARIAN – NAGE 44,086
TOTAL 729,633 729,633