EAST HARTFORD TOWN COUNCIL
TOWN COUNCIL CHAMBERS
MAY 6, 2008
PRESENT Chair Richard F. Kehoe (left at 7:32 p.m.), Vice Chair William P. Horan, Jr., Majority Leader Marcia A. Leclerc, Minority Leader Donald H. Pitkin, Councillors Marc I. Weinberg, Jason Rojas, Barbara-Ann Rossi, Patricia Harmon and Eric Thompson (arrived 8:25 p.m.)
CALL TO ORDER
Chair Kehoe called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. He announced the exit locations in
accordance with Connecticut General Statutes § 29-381, after which the Council joined him in the pledge of allegiance.
At this point, due to a work commitment, the Chair left and turned the meeting over to Vice Chair Horan.
OPPORTUNITY FOR RESIDENTS TO ADDRESS THE COUNCIL ON AGENDA ITEMS
Mary Alice Dwyer-Hughes, 37 Greene Terrace, Chair of the East Hartford Board of Education, spoke in favor of the Municipal Tax Exempt Lease Purchase Financing resolution for the Board of Education.
Wanda Franek, 645 Goodwin Street, spoke against adult-oriented businesses in the town and distributed a model ordinance from the City of Bristol that she urged the Council’s Ordinance Committee to review and adopt.
Paula Flack, 50 Chapman Place, thanked the Council for their support of the Hockanum River Race sponsored by the Hockanum River Commission.
Susan Kniep, 50 Olde Roberts Street, spoke on the proposed Pension and Retiree Benefit Board ordinance. Ms. Kniep asked that (1) the total cost of the liability of healthcare for retirees be made available to the public; (2) urged the Council to post all information on the town’s website that would financially impact residents; (3) that all documentation surrounding the fund balance transfer of the Golf Course be released to the public; (4) suggested that the amount of money allocated to home improvement/repair on the Community Development Block Grant be evenly distributed among homeowners, not landlords; (5) is in favor of an ordinance blocking adult-oriented entertainment as a permitted use in any zone.
Mayor Currey spoke to the Council on the following issues: (1) announced that there is a link posted on the Finance Department’s homepage on the town’s website to the Milliman Report which indicates the financial impact of other post-employment benefits to the residents of the town; (2) the Golf Course transfer represents a cumulative loss since 1999; (3) if anyone is interested in joining the Mayor’s “Green Committee”, whose primary interest is environmental issues, contact her office either through phone or email; (4) the Mayor has sent the East Hartford Gazette a “Speaking Out” article regarding the potential deficit incurred by other post-employment benefits.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
April 15, 2008 Executive Session/Chapman Arms – Masters Club
MOTION By Marcia Leclerc
seconded by Jason Rojas
to approve the minutes of the April 15, 2008 Executive Session/Chapman
Arms – Masters Club.
MOTION By Barbara Rossi
seconded by Marcia Leclerc
to amend the minutes by adding the name of Councillor Barbara-Ann
Rossi as present.
Motion carried 6/0. Abstain: Harmon
On call of the vote of the amended motion, motion carried 6/0. Abstain: Harmon
April 15, 2008 Regular Meeting
MOTION By Marcia Leclerc
seconded by Don Pitkin
to approve the minutes of the April 15, 2008 Regular Meeting.
Motion carried 6/0. Abstain: Harmon
April 23, 2008 Special Joint Meeting/Planning and Zoning re: Adult Entertainment
MOTION By Marcia Leclerc
seconded by Don Pitkin
to approve the minutes of the April 23, 2008 Special Joint
Meeting/Planning and Zoning re: Adult Entertainment.
MOTION By Barbara Rossi
seconded by Jason Rojas
to amend the minutes by adding the name of Councillor Barbara-Ann
Rossi as present.
Motion carried 7/0.
On call of the vote of the amended motion, motion carried 7/0.
RESOLUTIONS
Community Development Block Grant 34th Program year (CDBG)
MOTION By Barbara Rossi
seconded by Marcia Leclerc
to adopt the following resolution:
WHEREAS, The Town of East Hartford is entitled to Thirty-fourth Program Year funding under Title I of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, as amended, totaling $ 635,687; and
WHEREAS, receipt of this entitlement grant is contingent upon the submission of a Thirty-fourth Program Year Action Plan, and Certifications of Compliance; and
WHEREAS, citizen input was obtained, in accordance with the Grants Administration Office’s Citizen Participation Plan, at a Public Hearing held on November 7, 2007, and two Public Hearings held on March 17, 2008.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Town Council of the Town of East Hartford recognizes the need for funding the objectives contained in the Thirty-fourth Program Year Action Plan and endorses this Plan as reflecting the Town’s Community Development needs.
AND, FURTHER, BE IT RESOLVED that the Town Council does support and authorize the submission of the Thirty-fourth Program Year Action Plan, and Grantee Certifications to the US Department of Housing and Urban Development and authorizes its Mayor, Melody A. Currey, to act as representative of the Town and to enter into contract with the US Department of Housing and Urban Development.
On call of the vote, motion carried 7/0.
TOWN OF EAST HARTFORD
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM
34th YEAR ACTION PLAN
September 1, 2008 - August 31, 2009
PUBLIC SERVICES
Senior Support Services (Social Services) $23,353
CRT - East Hartford Community Shelter $35,000
Housing Education Resource Center $8,000
Substance Abuse Counselor (Youth Services) $6,000
Literacy Volunteers of Greater Hartford $2,000
Inter-Community Mental Health $2,000
East Hartford ChildPlan $8,000
Interval House $2,000
Friendship Center Soup Kitchen $9,000
PROJECTS
Housing Rehabilitation $225,00
Commercial Facade Improvement Program $146,947
Lead Abatement at Veterans Terrace $41,250
ADMINISTRATION
Program Administration $127,137
TOTAL $635,687
MOTION By Jason Rojas
seconded by Marcia Leclerc
to take Item 9. O. 1 through 6, out of order to accommodate
those present.
Motion carried 7/0.
NEW BUSINESS
Outdoor Amusement Permit Applications:
Riverfest 2008
MOTION By Marc Weinberg
seconded by Marcia Leclerc
to approve the outdoor amusement permit application of Riverfront
Recapture to hold outdoor musical performances on Saturday, July 5,
2008, with a rain date of July 6, 2008, in the vicinity of Founders Plaza and
Great River Park from 4PM to 10:30PM with music occurring during the
same hours and a fireworks display occurring at 9:30PM to 10:00PM,
subject to compliance with adopted codes and regulations of the
State of Connecticut, the Town of East Hartford, and any other stipulations
required by the Town of East Hartford or its agencies.
Motion carried 7/0.
Riverfront Dancing
MOTION By Marc Weinberg
seconded by Marcia Leclerc
to approve the outdoor amusement permit application of Riverfront
Recapture to hold open dances and dance instructions with a band at
Great River Park on the following dates and times in 2008:
Friday, June 13th 7PM to 10PM
Friday, July 11th 7PM to 10PM
Friday, August 8th 7PM to 10PM
(Friday, September 12th 7PM to 10PM – Raindate)
subject to compliance with adopted codes and regulations of the
State of Connecticut, the Town of East Hartford, and any other stipulations
required by the Town of East Hartford or its agencies.
Motion carried 7/0.
Olmstead Summer Classic Hartford Pops
MOTION By Marc Weinberg
seconded by Marcia Leclerc
to approve the outdoor amusement permit application of Riverfront
Recapture for the purposes of conducting the Olmstead Summer Classic, a
Hartford Pops concert, to be held in Great River Park on Saturday, June
21, 2008 and Saturday, August 9, 2008 from 6PM to 10PM, with music
from 7PM to 9:30PM on both days, subject to compliance with adopted
codes and regulations of the State of Connecticut, the Town of East
Hartford, and any other stipulations required by the Town of East Hartford
or its agencies.
Motion carried 7/0.
1 2 5 Riverside Drive
MOTION By Marc Weinberg
seconded by Pat Harmon
to approve the outdoor amusement permit application of Riverone, LLC
d.b.a. The 125 Restaurant & Lounge, for the purpose of conducting
regularly scheduled outdoor musical entertainment (bands and DJ’s) at
125 Riverside Drive from 6PM to 1AM on the following Thursdays, Fridays,
Saturdays and Sunday evenings in 2008:
May 22,23,24,25,29,30,31
June 5,6,7,8,12,13,14,15,19,20,21,22,26,27,28,29
July 3,4,5,6,10,11,12,13,17,18,19,20,24,25,26,27,31
August 1,2,3,7,8,9,10,14,15,16,17,21,22,23,24,28,29,30,31
September 4,5,6,7,11,12,13,14,18,19,20,21,25,26,27,28
subject to compliance with adopted codes and regulations of the State of Connecticut, the Town of East Hartford, and any other stipulations required by the Town of East Hartford or its agencies.
Motion carried 7/0.
International Homeless Animals Day
MOTION By Marc Weinberg
seconded by Pat Harmon
to approve the outdoor amusement permit application of The Queenie
Foundation to conduct an informational forum on the Town Green, Main
Street, East Hartford, with literature and fundraising items, along with 20-
25 animal advocacy groups, regarding the plight of homeless animals, on
Saturday, August 16, 2008 from 3PM to 8PM with music from 4PM to 7PM,
subject to compliance with adopted codes and regulations of the State of
Connecticut, the Town of East Hartford, and any other stipulations required
by the Town of East Hartford or its agencies; and to waive the permit fees
associated with this event.
Motion carried 7/0.
2nd Annual Masonicare Quality of Life Walk
MOTION By Marc Weinberg
seconded by Jason Rojas
to approve the outdoor amusement permit application of The Masonic
Charity Foundation of Connecticut for the purpose of holding a Walking
Fundraiser with information booths, food and a live radio remote broadcast
event to be held at Great River Park on Saturday, May 17, 2008 from 8AM
to 12PM, with music being provided from 9AM to 12PM, subject to
compliance with adopted codes and regulations of the State of
Connecticut, the Town of East Hartford, and any other stipulations required
by the Town of East Hartford or its agencies; and to waive the permit fees
associated with this event.
Motion carried 7/0.
At this point, the Council returned to the order of the agenda.
Recommendation from Ordinance Committee:
Section 7-8, subdivision (17), entitled “Chain Link Fence Slats”
MOTION By Jason Rojas
seconded by Marcia Leclerc
to repeal subdivision (17) of Section 7-8 of the Town of East Hartford
Code of Ordinances and to substitute in lieu thereof a new subdivision
(17) concerning chain link fence slats consistent with the proposed draft
dated April 8, 2008 that was unanimously approved and recommended by
the Ordinance Committee.
Motion carried 7/0.
PROPOSED ORDINANCE CONCERNING CHAIN LINK FENCE SLATS
(April 8, 2008 draft)
Subdivision (17) of section 7-8 of the code of ordinances for the Town of East Hartford is amended to read as follows:
(17) Section 302.7 is amended to read as follows: All accessory structures, including detached garages, fences and walls, shall be maintained structurally sound and in good repair. On or after September 30, 2002, no person shall erect or replace any fence exceeding four feet in height in the front yard of any residential property in the town. As used in this section, "front yard" shall mean any portion of the property between the street frontage and the residential building but shall not include the side yard or rear yard of residential property that is a corner lot or through lot. Notwithstanding the provisions of this paragraph, a residential property owner may request permission to erect or replace any fence of more than four feet in height but not exceeding six feet in height in such owner's front yard from the
Property Maintenance Code Board of Appeals established pursuant to this section. Such application shall be filed with the Director of Inspections and Permits. The Board shall meet to review such request within thirty days of the receipt of the request by the Director of Inspections and Permits. In determining whether to approve such request filed pursuant to this paragraph, the Board shall consider the impact of the fence on the safety of the residents in the neighborhood and the physical, legal, or other reasons, why compliance with the four foot height restriction is a hardship. On or after April 15, 2008, a person may erect a fence consisting of wood, wood composite, metal or plastic coated chain link, polyvinyl chloride or similar hard plastic compound material or such other material approved by the Director of Inspections and Permits. No fence shall consist of tarp, canvas, or similar material. Any slats in between the chain links of a fence
shall be of a uniform color pattern and shall be trimmed to grade level and to the top rail of the fence.
Section 10-51 and 10-52, entitled “Pension and Retiree Benefit Board”
MOTION By Jason Rojas
seconded by Marcia Leclerc
to amend the Town of East Hartford Code of Ordinances by adding
Sections 10-51 and 10-52, establishing a Pension and Retiree Benefit
Board, consistent with the proposed draft dated April 8, 2008 that was
unanimously approved and recommended by the Ordinance Committee.
Motion carried 7/0.
PROPOSED ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING A PENSION AND RETIREE BENEFIT BOARD
(April 8, 2008 draft)
The code of ordinances for the town of East Hartford is amended by adding new sections 10-51 and 10-52 as follows:
Sec. 10-51 (a) There is established a Pension and Retiree Benefit Board consisting of five members as follows: (1) the town treasurer serving a term concurrent with the term as treasurer; (2) a town councilor appointed by the chair of the town council serving a term concurrent with the term as Councillor; and (3) three electors of the town, one of whom shall be a member of the town’s retirement system serving a term of five years unless serving the remainder of another member’s term.
(b) The Pension and Retiree Benefit Board shall supervise and maintain the town pension fund in accordance with rules and regulations contained in agreements between the town employees and the town of East Hartford regarding pension benefits. The Board shall have such other powers and duties as provided to the Retirement Board in such contracts. The Board shall ensure the pension funds are prudently invested for long-term, safe growth of invested funds. The Board shall also supervise and maintain the Retiree Benefit Fund established pursuant to section 10-52 of the town ordinances.
Sec. 10-52 (a) There is established a Retiree Benefit Trust Fund. The purpose of the fund is to provide funds to meet long-term obligations of the town of East Hartford regarding health benefits provided to retired town employees in accordance with provisions for such benefits contained in any agreement between town employees and the town of East Hartford.
(b) Income to such fund shall include any amounts appropriated to such fund by the town council or as provided in this subsection and any return on investments of such funds. If, at the close of any fiscal year, the undesignated reserve fund for the town exceeds eight percent of the total budget appropriation for such fiscal year, the budget surplus in such fiscal year, as verified by the town auditors, shall be appropriated to the Retiree Benefit Trust Fund
(c) Expenses of such fund shall include those expenses necessary for the maintenance and administration of the fund, including but not limited to actuary and consulting fees. Fund expenses shall not include compensation of any town employee or other general office-related expenses unless approved by the Town Council.
Five-Year Capital Improvement Plan: Supplemental Budget Appropriation and Fund Balance Transfer
MOTION By Jason Rojas
seconded by Barbara Rossi
to adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION CONCERNING A SUPPLEMENTAL BUDGET APPROPRIATION AND FUND BALANCE TRANSFER FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2008 TO FUND APPROVED CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT ITEMS
WHEREAS, the East Hartford Town Council approved a 5-Year Capital Improvement Plan in a meeting held on March 11, 2008, and
WHEREAS, included in that plan was funding for renovations and moves within the Town Hall, renovations to the Community Cultural Center for the Youth Services move, renovations for the Probate Court move, renovations to the Middle School baseball and softball fields, and costs associated with rebuilding the rear porch at the Veteran’s Memorial Clubhouse, and
WHEREAS, the costs of these Capital Improvement items total $523,000, and
WHEREAS, the Town Council desires that the funding source for these Capital Improvement items be from the Town’s Undesignated Fund Balance.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the East Hartford Town Council does hereby approve this Supplemental Budget Appropriation of funds in the amount of $523,000 from the Town’s Undesignated Fund Balance for the purpose of funding the aforementioned items and does hereby amend the current 2007-2008 fiscal year Operating Budget to reflect the addition of the attached Supplemental Revenue Appropriation and Expenditure Appropriation.
G0320-55900 Fund Balance Appropriation $ 523,000
G3200-67100 Transfers Out $ 523,000
C1410-52200 Revenue Transfers In $ 523,000
C1420-64504 Construction/Renovation Expense $ 523,000
Funds certified as unobligated and available.
On call of the vote, motion carried 7/0.
Municipal Tax Exempt Lease Purchase Financing – Capital Improvement Plan for Years 2008/2009 – 2012/2013
MOTION By Jason Rojas
seconded by Marcia Leclerc
to adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE A MUNICIPAL TAX-EXEMPT
LEASE PURCHASE FINANCING AGREEMENT
WHEREAS, the Town of East Hartford intends to purchase various capital equipment as part of the Town of East Hartford’s Approved 5-Year Capital Improvement Plan for the Years 2008-2009 through 2012-2013; and
WHEREAS, the cost of the various capital equipment and replacement furniture designated for lease-purchase financing after the designation of $200,000 from the 2007-2008 fiscal year expenditure surplus totals $1,180,500; and
WHEREAS, the Town will budget approximately $325,000 for four years beginning in fiscal year 2009-2010 in the General Operating Fund to pay principal and interest for the purchases.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Mayor of the Town of East Hartford is authorized to enter into a master lease purchase agreement and related documents with Chase Equipment Leasing in the principal amount not to exceed $1,180,500. The interest rate, payment schedule and other details of the financing shall be mutually determined between the company and the Mayor, whose signatures will indicate approval of specific terms and conditions.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Town declares its intent to be reimbursed for any temporary advances from the General Fund to pay for any part of the equipment from proceeds of the lease financing in accordance with Treasury Regulation 26 CFR 1.103-18 and/or 26CFR1.150-2.
On call of the vote, motion carried 7/0.
At this point, Councillor Thompson joined the meeting.
Refund of Taxes
MOTION By Marc Weinberg
seconded by Eric Thompson
to refund taxes in the amount of $3,564.26
pursuant to Section 12-129 of the Connecticut General Statutes.
Motion carried 8/0.
Memorandum
DATE: May 13, 2008
TO: Michael Walsh, Director of Finance
FROM: Patricia Faucher, Collector of Revenue
RE: Refund of Taxes
Under the provisions of Section 12-129 of the Connecticut General Statutes, the following persons are entitled to the refunds as requested:
Name and Address |
Account |
Amount |
Reason |
AAA Human Capital LLC dba Horizon Staffing Services 1169 Main St East Hartford, CT 06108 |
2006-02-40846 |
111.15 |
Overpayment Unique ID # PPH04210 |
Alexander, Judy A 42 Vineland Terrace Hartford, CT 06112 |
2006-03-50611 |
160.70 |
Assessor’s Adjustment Marker # 156SWH |
Blondin, Jill 17 Echo Lane East Hartford, CT 06118-1113 |
2006-03-53684 |
41.44 |
Overpayment Marker # 162BPY |
Campbell, Kisha 222 Park Ave East Hartford, CT 06108-1752 |
2006-03-55497 |
6.60 |
Overpayment Marker # 722UKB |
Clarke, Georgia L 126 Silver Lane Apt 2 East Hartford, CT 06118 |
2006-03-57265 |
26.26 |
Overpayment Marker # 701UUM |
Costello, Helen 153 Oak St East Hartford, CT 06118 |
2006-01-3174 |
280.44 |
Assessor’s Adjustment 153 Oak Street |
Cotter, Dorothy M 235 East River Dr #1001 East Hartford, CT 06108 |
2001-01-3125 56.86 2002-01-3181 57.90 2003-01-3198 60.50 2004-01-3198 62.02 2005-01-3191 65.44 2006-01-3191 54.18 |
356.90 |
Assessor’s Adjustment 235 East River Dr #1001 Veteran Exemption |
Cruz, Gloria E 23 Woodlawn Cir East Hartford, CT 06108 |
2006-03-58921 |
40.63 |
Overpayment Marker # 834VEH |
Douglas, Precious A 509 Burnside Ave C-7 East Hartford, CT 06108 |
2006-03-61068 |
13.03 |
Overpayment Marker # 102SCU |
Eagle Wickham LLC 545 North Main St Suite D Manchester, CT 06042 |
Multiple Accounts |
1198.26 |
Assessor’s Adjustment See List |
Ergle, Alan D & Janis 5 Baypath Dr East Hartford, CT 06108 |
2006-01-4801 |
185.12 |
Assessor’s Adjustment 5 Baypath Drive |
Guzman, Sandy 198 Woodycrest Dr East Hartford, CT 06118 |
2006-03-66186 |
26.91 |
Assessor’s Adjustment Marker # 271UFD |
Jimenez, Glenny 66 Brentmoor Rd East Hartford, CT 06118 |
2005-01-15761 |
24.00 |
Overpayment 66 Brentmoor Rd |
Levy Coleman B Trustee 74 Batterson Park Rd Farmington, CT 06032 |
2006-01-8552 |
277.76 |
Assessor’s Adjustment 103 School Street |
Litton Loan Servicing LP ATTN: Tax Dept 4828 Loop Central Dr Houston, TX 77081 |
2006-01-12011 |
500.00 |
Overpayment 19 Mitchell Court |
Smith, Anthony 50 Corey St Windsor, CT 06095 |
2006-03-85782 79.14 + 10.68 Tax + Int. |
89.82 |
Assessor’s Adjustment Marker # 267UJZ |
Squire, Lori 90 McKee St East Hartford, CT 06108 |
2006-03-86331 |
44.79 |
Assessor’s Adjustment Marker # 1AWM3 |
Stevenson, Carol 175 Holland Lane East Hartford, CT 06118-1728 |
2006-03-86597 |
151.16 |
Overpayment Marker # 966ASR |
Stone, Harvey Jr. 184 ½ Center St Manchester, CT 06040 |
2005-03-86998 |
29.29 |
Overpayment Marker # 298SFY |
TOTAL |
|
3,564.26 |
|
_____________________
Patricia Faucher, CCMC
LoCIP Grant Application
MOTION By Marcia Leclerc
seconded by Jason Rojas
to authorize the Grants Administrator to submit an application to the
State of Connecticut to secure Local Capital Improvement Plan funds
(LoCIP) in the amount of $510,000 for projects listed in our approved municipal capital improvement plan. The projects will be:
1. Town Hall Parking Lot: $118,000
2. Connecticut Boulevard median: $40,000
3. Carpeting for Mayor’s office, Human Resources Department and Corporation Counsel’s office: $42,000
4. Paving for Parks & Recreation Dept: Gorman Park, Veterans’ Memorial Clubhouse, East Hartford Community Cultural Center north parking lot: $310,000
Motion carried 7/1. Nay: Thompson
Municipal Tax Exempt Lease Purchase Financing: Board of Education
MOTION By Jason Rojas
seconded by Barbara Rossi
to adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE A MUNICIPAL TAX-EXEMPT LEASE PURCHASE FINANCE AGREEMENT
WHEREAS, the Town of East Hartford’s Board of Education intends to purchase various computer technology, voice and data communication and computer software systems as part of the Board of Education’s operating budget for Years 2009-10 through 2012-13;
WHEREAS, the cost of the various technology equipment for lease-purchase financing totals $570,000; and
WHEREAS, the Board will budget approximately $158,175 for four years beginning in fiscal year 2009-10 in the general operating budget to pay the principal and interest for the purchases;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Mayor of the Town of East Hartford is authorized to enter into a master lease purchase agreement and related documents with the town selected lease provider in the principal amount not to exceed $570,000. The interest rate, payment schedule and other details of the financing shall be mutually determined between the company and the Mayor, whose signatures will indicate approval of the specific terms and conditions.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Town declares its intent to be reimbursed for any temporary advances from the General Fund to pay for any part of the technology equipment from the proceeds of the lease financing in accordance with Treasury Regulation 26 CFR 1.103-18 and/or 26 CFR 1.150-2.
On call of the vote, motion carried 8/0.
Tax Exemption for Religious Houses – Iglesia de Dios Evangelica el Refugio, Inc. of 178 Main Street
MOTION By Marcia Leclerc
seconded by Eric Thompson
to refund the amount of property taxes due on 178 Main Street, owned
by Iglesia de Dios Evangelica Refugio, Inc., in accordance with Section
10-4 of the Town of East Hartford Code of Ordinances.
Motion carried 8/0.
Suspense List for Grand List Years 1991 through 2004
MOTION By Marcia Leclerc
seconded by Jason Rojas
to approve the transfer of delinquent taxes from Personal Property and
Motor Vehicle taxes to the Suspense Rate Book for the 1991-2004 Grand
List years, as detailed in the Collectors’ Certificate dated April 25, 2008 from Patricia Faucher, Collector of Revenue for the Town of East Hartford to the Town Council.
Motion carried 8/0.
Fund Balance Transfers – Golf and Golf Capital Improvement Funds
MOTION By Barbara Rossi
seconded by Jason Rojas
to adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION CONCERNING A SUPPLEMENTAL BUDGET APPROPRIATION AND FUND BALANCE TRANSFER FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2008 TO FUND THE EXTINGUISHMENT OF THE GOLF OPERATING AND CAPITAL FUND DEFICITS
WHEREAS, the Town of East Hartford contracted with a Golf Course Management Company to take over the day to day operation of the golf course, pro shop, maintenance activities and restaurant at the East Hartford Golf Course effective January 1, 2008, and
WHEREAS, during the time that the golf course operation was under the control of the town, regular, annual, operating deficits were incurred, and
WHEREAS, the cumulative total of these deficits in both the Golf Operating Fund and the Golf Capital Improvement Fund totaled $884,000, and
WHEREAS, in order to maintain sound fiscal policy, these deficits must be extinguished.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the East Hartford Town Council does hereby approve this Supplemental Budget Appropriation of funds in the amount of $875,000 from the Town’s Undesignated Fund Balance for the purpose of extinguishing the combined Golf Fund and Golf Capital Improvement Fund deficits and does hereby amend the current 2007-2008 fiscal year Operating Budget to reflect the addition of the attached Supplemental Revenue Appropriation and Expenditure Appropriation.
G0320-55900 Fund Balance Appropriation $ 884,000
G3200-67100 Transfer Out $ 884,000
S1310-52000 Golf Fund (Operating) – Transfer In $ 670,000
S1330-52000 Golf Capital Improvement Fund - Transfer In $ 214,000
Funds certified as unobligated and available.
MOTION By Jason Rojas
seconded by Eric Thompson
to amend the motion by correcting the dollar amount in the 5th paragraph
as follows:
“…of funds in the amount of $884,000 from the Town’s…”
Motion carried 8/0.
On call of the vote of the amended motion, motion carried 8/0.
Approval of Union Contract AFSCME Local 1174 – Public Works/Parks & Recreation Department
MOTION By Marcia Leclerc
seconded by Don Pitkin
to approve the collective bargaining agreement between the
Town of East Hartford and AFSCME Local 1174 – Public Works
and Parks & Recreation Department for the period July 1, 2007 through
June 30, 2012.
Motion carried 8/0.
Once fully executed, a copy of this contract will follow these minutes.
Referral to Personnel and Pensions Subcommittee
MOTION By Marc Weinberg
seconded by Don Pitkin
to refer to the Personnel and Pensions Subcommittee the issue of
revising the job description of Environmental Public Health Supervisor and
the new job description of Highway Services Manager.
Motion carried 8/0.
Recommendations from Personnel and Pensions Subcommittee:
MOTION By Marcia Leclerc
seconded by Jason Rojas
to approve the job description for the Assessment Systems Coordinator position with the revisions noted by the Committee under “Knowledge, Skills and Abilities”.
Motion carried 8/0.
MOTION By Marcia Leclerc
seconded by Marc Weinberg
to approve the modified job description and grade increase for the Emergency Management Coordinator position.
Motion carried 8/0.
MOTION By Marcia Leclerc
seconded by Jason Rojas
to approve the modified job description for the Caseworker I position.
Motion carried 8/0.
MOTION By Marcia Leclerc
seconded by Marc Weinberg
to approve the new job description and grade increase for the Assistant Zoning Enforcement Officer position.
Motion carried 8/0.
Recommendation from Fees Committee re: Resident and Non-resident Fee Schedule
MOTION By Marc Weinberg
seconded by Marcia Leclerc
to approve the following changes to the Parks and Recreation Department
Fee Schedule:
· Youth League non-resident fee - $25.00 for participation in any youth sporting event
· Adult Open Gymnasium Basketball Program:
1. Resident $2.00; Non-resident $4.00
2. Seasonal fee: Resident $20.00; Non-resident $40.00
· Increases for the rental of the East Hartford Community Cultural Center, Brewer House and Veterans Memorial Clubhouse as presented to the Town Council in a memo from Roger Moss to Mayor Melody Currey dated February 27, 2008. (see below)
Motion carried 7/1. Nay: Rojas
EHCCC – 4 hrs |
Current |
|
Proposed |
|
|
Fee |
Deposit |
Fee |
Deposit |
Resident |
$25 |
$50 |
$50 |
$100 |
Non-Resident |
$50 |
$50 |
$80 |
$100 |
Business – Profit |
$150 |
$50 |
$225 |
$100 |
EHCCC - Gymnasium |
4 hrs |
|
|
|
Resident |
$100 |
$100 |
$150 |
$150 |
Non-Resident |
$200 |
$100 |
$275 |
$150 |
Business - Profit |
$400 |
$100 |
$500 |
$150 |
EHCCC Auditorium – 4 hrs |
|
|
|
|
Resident |
$125 |
$200 |
$200 |
$300 |
Non-Resident |
$200 |
$200 |
$300 |
$300 |
Business – Profit |
$400 |
$200 |
$450 |
$300 |
Brewer House – 5 hrs |
|
|
|
|
Resident |
$75 |
$50 |
$150 |
$100 |
Non-Resident |
$150 |
$50 |
$300 |
$100 |
VMC – Ballroom 5 hrs |
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Resident |
$250 |
$100 |
$350 |
$200 |
Non-Resident |
$350 |
$100 |
$450 |
$200 |
VMC – Dining Rm 5 hrs |
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Resident |
$175 |
$100 |
$275 |
$200 |
Non-Resident |
$250 |
$100 |
$350 |
$200 |
VMC – Rotary Rm 5 hrs |
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|
Resident |
$225 |
$100 |
$325 |
$200 |
Non-Resident |
$300 |
$100 |
$400 |
$200 |
Appointments to Boards and Commissions
MOTION By Barbara Rossi
seconded by Marcia Leclerc
to approve the following appointments:
1. Board of Ethics
Paul Sousa, 56 Columbus Street; term to expire 12/12
2. Hockanum River Commission
David M. Cannell, 25 Park Street; term to expire 12/11
Paula Flack, 50 Chapman Place #216; term to expire 12/11
Anthony Hollister, 907 Forbes Street; term to expire 12/11
Peter Klock, 94 Sunset Ridge Drive; term to expire 12/11
James Reik, 235 E. River Drive; term to expire 12/11
Kevin Riley, 623 Main Street; term to expire 12/11
Kenneth S. Sek, 285 Griffin Rd,, So. Windsor; term to expire 12/11
Motion carried 8/0.
OPPORTUNITY FOR COUNCILLORS TO DIRECT QUESTIONS TO THE ADMINISTRATION
Marc Weinberg suggested that a fine for nuisance and/or unnecessary 911 calls to the Police Department be instituted to help reduce those particular calls.
Don Pitkin inquired on the following: (1) tree limbs and debris be removed from the tree belt on Rustic Lane; (2) Center Cemetery – broken glass be removed and torn flags be replaced; (3) update on the expansion of Silver Lane Cemetery; (4) a commendation for a woman in the Park Avenue area who cleans the street; (5) the reorganization of some staffing in the Police Department, specifically the Administrative Assistant to the Chief of Police position.
Eric Thompson asked about the completion of the road work on the corner of Silver Lane and Warren Drive, which is being repaved to meet the specifications of the Town’s Engineering Department.
Barbara Rossi asked about the public hearing notices posted along Brewer Lane and Saunders Street.
COUNCIL ACTION ON EXECUTIVE SESSION MATTERS
Eunice Jones v. Town of East Hartford
MOTION By Marcia Leclerc
seconded by Don Pitkin
to accept the recommendation of Corporation Counsel’s office to fully and
finally settle the case entitled Eunice Jones v. Town of East Hartford, et al
for the total sum of $30,000.00.
Motion carried 7/0. Abstain: Thompson
OPPORTUNITY FOR RESIDENTS TO SPEAK
Patrick Sanzo, 23 Risley Street, commented on excess litter along town roads, especially along riverfront properties. Additionally, Mr. Sanzo asked that the Chamber floor be cleaned and that the clock be replaced.
Councillor Thompson asked for a point of personal privilege to congratulate his daughters for being inducted into the National Junior Honor Society, as well as the other East Hartford students who were inducted with them.
Vice Chair Horan thanked Channel 5 for their work this evening and thanked the Council Clerk.
ADJOURNMENT
MOTION By Don Pitkin
seconded by Marc Weinberg
to adjourn (9:24 p.m.).
Motion carried 8/0.
The Vice Chair announced that the next meeting of the Town Council would be on May 20, 2008.
Attest________________________________
Angela M. Attenello
TOWN COUNCIL CLERK
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