The Pittsfield City Council will meet on Tuesday, February 27, at 7:30 p.m. at City Hall on Allen Street.
Here is the agenda:
1. Open microphone
COMMUNICATIONS FROM HIS HONOR, THE MAYOR
2. A communication submitting a request for a public hearing pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 79, §5B with regard to the taking of agricultural land by eminent domain
APPOINTMENTS
3. Appointment of Francis B. Marinaro as a member of the Board of Health
PUBLIC HEARING
4. A public hearing on an Ordinance amending the City Code, Chapter 23, Zoning, by deleting Article 23-5 (PURD) in its entirety (continued from February 13, 2007)
COMMUNICATIONS FROM CITY OFFICERS AND BOARDS
5. A petition from Councilor Ward requesting adoption of a policy to replace municipal trees that are removed due to disease
6. A petition from Councilor Markham requesting ascertainment of the feasibility of installing a sidewalk at the beginning of the stone gate on North Street extending through to the abutting property at Reid Middle School
7. A petition from Councilor Costi requesting an update with regard to present and future developments of the GE property
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
8. A petition from Councilor Tyer requesting endorsement of proposed legislation that would create a new local option for municipalities to purchase health insurance plans through the Group Insurance Commission (tabled 1-9-07)
NEW BUSINESS
9. A petition from Rinaldo DelGallo, III that the Council issue a declaration that Moby Dick be made the official novel of Massachusetts and in support of recently submitted legislation of Representative Speranzo
10. A petition from Rinaldo DelGallo, III to make Moby Dick the official novel of Pittsfield and to declare it "The Great American Novel"
11. A petition from Peter Arlos asking for enforcement of the ordinance that requires residents and businesses to clear sidewalks after snow storms
ORDINANCES (final reading)
12. An Ordinance amending the City Code, Chapter 4 ½ , Criminal and Non-Criminal Enforcement
13. An Ordinance amending the City Code, Chapter 20, Streets and Sidewalks, Section 20-17
MATTERS REFERRED BY THE PRESIDENT UNDER RULE 27Referred to the Committee on Ordinances and Rules
14. A petition from Claire Bosma to amend the City Code, Article 23-9, to exclude "rabbits" from the language in Section 9.204
Referred to the Committee on Ordinances and Rules and the City Solicitor
15. A petition from Councilor Maffuccio for creation of an Ordinance to define a common driveway
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Pittsfield ZBA Member Recognized for 40 Years of Service
By Brittany PolitoiBerkshires Staff
Albert Ingegni III tells the council about how his father-in-law, former Mayor Remo Del Gallo who died at age 94 in 2020, enjoyed his many years serving the city and told Ingegni to do the same.
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — It's not every day that a citizen is recognized for decades of service to a local board — except for Tuesday.
Albert Ingegni III was applauded for four decades of service on the Zoning Board of Appeals during City Council. Mayor Peter Marchetti presented him with a certificate of thanks for his commitment to the community.
"It's not every day that you get to stand before the City Council in honor of a Pittsfield citizen who has dedicated 40 years of his life serving on a board or commission," he said.
"As we say that, I know that there are many people that want to serve on boards and commissions and this office will take any resume that there is and evaluate each person but tonight, we're here to honor Albert Ingegni."
The honoree is currently chair of the ZBA, which handles applicants who are appealing a decision or asking for a variance.
Ingegni said he was thinking on the ride over about his late father-in-law, former Mayor Remo Del Gallo, who told him to "enjoy every moment of it because it goes really quickly."
"He was right," he said. "Thank you all."
The council accepted $18,000 from the state Department of Conservation and Recreation and a $310,060 from the U.S. Department of Transportation's Safe Streets and Roads for All program.
Albert Ingegni III was applauded for four decades of service on the Zoning Board of Appeals during City Council. Mayor Peter Marchetti presented him with a certificate of thanks for his commitment to the community.
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