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01-29-08 Real Estate Committee
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