Westfield City Council Approves Raises for Planning Board and ZBA Members Amid Budget Adjustments

During the recent Westfield City Council meeting, the council approved an ordinance amending the city code to match the 2025 budget adjustments that included raises for Planning Board and Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) members. This decision acknowledges the extensive hours these members dedicate due to their frequent meetings. The ordinance had already been accounted for in the approved budget, and the meeting aimed to formalize this alignment. Despite some council members expressing concern about the procedural order of passing the ordinance after budget inclusion, the raises were confirmed with a positive vote.

There was no opposition, and the decision was swiftly confirmed with roll call votes indicating unanimous support. Additionally, the council agreed to transfer items from 2024 to 2025 committees, highlighting a seamless transition into the new year’s agenda.

In other business, the council referred several reappointments to the Personnel Action Committee. These reappointments covered a range of commissions, including the Conservation Commission, Planning Board, Water Commission, and more, each with terms set to expire in February 2028. The council also continued discussions on a limousine license application, postponing it to the next meeting upon request from the applicant.

Furthermore, a motion was passed to seek an update from the mayor regarding the process of removing the fire chief position from civil service. This issue has been pending for over a year, and council members are eager for progress.

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Westfield City Council Approves Raises for Planning Board and ZBA Members Amid Budget Adjustments

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