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At a glance: Chicopee council approves several appropriations, accepts donations and refers ordinances (Feb. 17, 2026)
Summary
The Chicopee City Council approved mayoral appropriations for indemnifications, water repairs and building services, accepted multiple donations, reappointed a library trustee and referred several ordinances and license applications to committee. Most motions passed by unanimous roll call with one contested item (golf clubhouse transfer).
At its Feb. 17 meeting, the Chicopee City Council acted on mayoral orders and routine business: it approved appropriations for human resources indemnification, water pipeline repairs and building services; accepted donations to the Fire Department and Senior Center; reappointed a library trustee; and referred multiple ordinance proposals and license applications to committee.
Key outcomes:
- MO‑1: $9,341.07 appropriation to Human Resources Special Account for indemnification of police and fire — received and passed by unanimous roll call (Councilor McAuliffe absent).
- MO‑2: $40,466.56 appropriation to Human Resources Special Account for indemnification of police and fire — received and passed by unanimous roll call (Councilor McAuliffe absent).
- MO‑3: $50,000 appropriation from Water Surplus to Water Special Account for pipeline repair/replacement (East Main Street main break) — received and passed; Councilor Courchesne noted outside contractor assistance was required.
- MO‑4, MO‑5, MO‑7, MO‑8, MO‑9: Donations accepted (values recorded in transcript) under M.G.L. Chapter 44 Section 53A and 53A ½. Donors include The 99 Restaurant, an individual gift in memory of a fire captain, the Polish National Credit Union and others.
- MO‑10: $20,000 appropriation to Building Expense for Special Services — received and passed.
The council also:
- Reappointed Karen Kamienski to the Library Board of Trustees (unanimous). - Referred proposed ordinances (notice radius change to 500 feet; sidewalk clearance enforcement for non‑owner occupied properties) to the Ordinance Committee for first reading. - Referred two new junk dealer license applications (JD's Clothing and Collectibles; EcoATM, LLC) to the License Committee.
Most motions in the meeting were approved by unanimous roll call with Councilor McAuliffe recorded as absent for multiple votes. The notable exception was MO‑6, the $69,250 transfer for golf clubhouse improvements, which drew sustained debate and required a reconsideration before final passage.
The meeting adjourned at 8:17 p.m.
