TOWN COUNCIL MAJORITY OFFICE
REAL ESTATE ACQUISITION AND DISPOSITION COMMITTEE
JANUARY 29, 2008
PRESENT William P. Horan, Jr., Temporary Chair, Councillors Jason Rojas and Eric Thompson
ALSO Melody Currey, Mayor
PRESENT Michael Walsh, Finance Director
Jeanne Webb, Director of Development
Rich Gentile, Assistant Corporation Counsel
Mary Martin, Grants Administrator
Mary Gale, 105 Leverich Drive
Tom Boyle, Chudzik Realty
CALL TO ORDER
-Temporary Chair Horan called the meeting to order at 5:36 p.m.
To accommodate those present, the agenda was taken out of order.
OPPORTUNITY FOR RESIDENTS TO SPEAK
Mary Gale, 105 Leverich Drive, had questions regarding the Nicotera matter (Item A. under Old Business) and about Jack Martin's role as Purchasing Agent.
NEW BUSINESS
269-299 Ellington Road, a.k.a., School Street Square
Assistant Corporation Counsel Rich Gentile initiated a discussion regarding School Street Square. An easement is needed for utility boxes, and Attorney Gentile suggested that the Town accept the easement. There are also two slivers of land that need to be deeded to the Town, and again, Attorney Gentile recommended that the town accept them on School Street and Ellington Road.
MOTION By Eric Thompson
seconded by Jason Rojas
to recommend that the Town Council accept the conveyance of the
easement and the conveyance of parcels of land on Ellington Road and
School Streets relevant to School Street Square.
Motion carried 3/0.
3 Saunders Street
Development Director Jeanne Webb initiated a discussion regarding the possibility of the Town purchasing property for use
as additional Town Hall parking.
MOTION By Jason Rojas
seconded by Eric Thompson
to authorize the Town to negotiate the possibility of acquiring the property at 3 Saunders Street.
Motion carried 3/0.
Kilty Farms – Open Space
Development Director Jeanne Webb initiated a discussion regarding the possibility of the
Town acquiring the property known as Kilty Farms for use as open space. Grants Administrator Mary Martin addressed the Committee on the grants and monies that may be available to the Town to acquire the property.
MOTION By Jason Rojas
seconded by Eric Thompson
to authorize the Town to negotiate the possibility of acquiring the Kilty Farms property and to explore the possibility of obtaining monies to fund said purchase.
Motion carried 3/0.
OLD BUSINESS
$1000 Credit re: Mr. Nicotera's bid - 55/67 Leverich Drive
Assistant Corporation Counsel Rich Gentile initiated a general discussion of the two deposits of $1000 each. Mary Gale provided a copy of the money order Mr. Nicotera used for his 1st deposit. Finance Director Mike Walsh noted that the check can be traced back to see if the Town, the State, or Mr. Nicotera received the $1000. A copy of the check will be ordered in the minutes. Chair Horan will send a copy of the check to Attorney Mike Whelton with the minutes of this meeting.
No further action taken at this time.
Bantle Road
Assistant Corporation Counsel Rich Gentile initiated a discussion of the Bantle Road issue. The town at some time in the past took easements over a land-locked parcel at/near Bantle Road. Finance Director Mike Walsh indicated that taxes at or above $10,000 is owed on the property, and the list of uncollected taxes on the property is attached to these minutes.
MOTION By Eric Thompson
seconded by Jason Rojas
to recommend to the Town Council that the town not accept the offer from
Country Way Development, Inc. to convey 3.64 acres of property in the
Bantle Road area to the Town of East Hartford.
Motion carried 3/0.
MOTION By Eric Thompson
seconded by Jason Rojas
to refer the issue of any outstanding taxes on the 3.64 acre parcel to the
Tax Policy Committee.
Motion carried 3/0.
Town-owned Land – Keeney Cove Area
Assistant Corporation Counsel Rich Gentile initiated a discussion of Goodwin College's desire to have a limited license agreement over town-owned land in the Keeney Cove are for passive recreational use. Attorney Gentile suggested a five-year license at a flat fee of $500 to Goodwin College. The license agreement limits their use, requires insurance, includes a hold harmless and indemnification clauses, and sufficiently protects the town's best interests.
MOTION By Jason Rojas
seconded by Eric Thompson
to recommend that the Town Council approve the licensing Agreement
between the Town of East Hartford and Goodwin College, Inc. for the
Keeney Cove property listed and shown on the maps and documentation
included in the limited licensing agreement.
Motion carried 3/0.
The Committee now returned to the order of the agenda.
NOMINATION OF OFFICERS
MOTION By Jason Rojas
seconded by Eric Thompson
to nominate Bill Horan as Chair of the Real Estate Acquisition &
Disposition Committee.
Motion carried 3/0.
MOTION By Eric Thompson
seconded by Bill Horan
to nominate Jason Rojas as Secretary of the Real Estate Acquisition &
Disposition Committee.
Motion carried 3/0.
ADOPTION OF RULES GOVERNING MEETINGS
MOTION By Eric Thompson
seconded by Jason Rojas
to adopt Robert’s Rules of Order as the rules governing the
meetings of the Real Estate Acquisition & Disposition Committee.
Motion carried 3/0.
ESTABLISHMENT OF MEETING DATES
MOTION By Jason Rojas
seconded by Eric Thompson
to hold meetings at the call of the Chair.
Motion carried 3/0.
STORAGE OF RECORDS
MOTION By Eric Thompson
seconded by Jason Rojas
to store records in the Town Council office.
Motion carried 3/0.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
October 23, 2007
MOTION By Jason Rojas
seconded by Eric Thompson
to approve the minutes of the October 23, 2007 Real Estate Acquisition & Disposition Committee meeting.
Motion carried 3/0.
ADJOURNMENT
MOTION By Eric Thompson
seconded by Jason Rojas
to adjourn (6:38 p.m.)
Motion carried 3/0.
cc: Town Council
Melody Currey, Mayor
Michael Walsh, Finance Director
Jeanne Webb, Director of Development
Rich Gentile, Assistant Corporation Counsel
Mary Martin, Grants Administrator
Attorney Mike Whelton, 111 Founders Plaza
Mary Gale, 105 Leverich Drive
Tom Boyle, Chudzik Realty
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