City of North Adams

The meeting agenda includes discussions on the Wilbur Cemetery and the First Congregational Church Burial Ground, along with a review of the USS Monitor Monument ownership. Other topics comprise planning for the MA 250 Celebration Committee, an examination of local historic districts and the Vision 2030 project, the holding of officer elections, and an open forum for community concerns.

The Commission discussed several project updates, including the upcoming FAA FY26 T-Hangar construction project funded by AIP and BIL, and recent pavement maintenance and gate operator repairs funded by MassDOT. An agenda item regarding the Mohawk Soaring Club's request for abatement was postponed. The Commission approved the extension of the Turboprop Jet A lease agreement and the Ellingwood T-Hangar lease. Additionally, the Commission authorized the signing of a small claims court filing against David Crowell for aircraft relocation expenses. Further discussions included operational status of the ASOS system, the appointment of the new Airport Manager, airport security and Wi-Fi infrastructure, and capital improvement planning.

The meeting agenda includes the approval of an invoice for services rendered by TSKP, along with updates from the Superintendent, Colliers regarding the budget and schedule, and TSKP regarding designer updates and the Preliminary Design Program (PDP) submission.

The meeting included amending the minutes of the previous February meeting to detail elected officer roles. Old business discussions focused on coordinating future labor for the Congregational Cemetery in May, waiting until after basketball season to contact the DCR employee regarding the Wilbur Cemetery access route, and following up with the Mayor regarding polishing the Monitor Monument plaque, which was reportedly given to the City in 1953. For the Mass 250th Celebration, plans include contacting a local Drama teacher to engage high school students for potential dramatic readings in the fall. The Commission also discussed Historic Districts in relation to Vision 2030, with a City Councilor planning to review the topic with the Commission later.

This Special Meeting of the City Council addressed old business, specifically an Ordinance to Amend the Revised Ordinances under Chapter 2, Sections 28, pertaining to the Fiscal Year 2025 Compensation Plan Schedule B. A key discussion point involved Councilor Breen's inquiry regarding the handling and timing of backpay associated with the ordinance, which was stated to be effective July 1, 2024, with payment anticipated the following week. The Hearing of Visitors and Open Forum sections were suspended for this meeting.