EAST HARTFORD TOWN COUNCIL
TOWN COUNCIL CHAMBERS
AUGUST 5, 2008
PRESENT 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
ABSENT Chair Richard F. Kehoe
CALL TO ORDER
Vice Chair Horan called the meeting to order at 8:45 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.
RECOGNITIONS AND AWARDS
Officer Todd Mona and K-9 Primo: 2007 Daniel Wasson Memorial K-9 Award
Since Officer Mona was not available this evening, the Council will present this award at a future meeting when he can attend.
Beautification Commission: July 2008 Awards
Pat Sirois, the Chair of the Beautification Commission, presented the July award for outstanding residential landscaping to Lorraine Trinks of 35 Blackstone Lane. The award for outstanding business landscaping went to First Merchant’s Group, 20 Connecticut Boulevard.
The Vice Chair thanked the recipients for their efforts in making East Hartford a more beautiful place to live, and thanked the Beautification Commission for their recognition of the pride that the residents have in their community.
OPPORTUNITY FOR RESIDENTS TO ADDRESS THE COUNCIL ON AGENDA ITEMS
Mayor Currey commented on (1) citizen support for the bond referenda as shown at tonight’s public hearing; (2) explained the state reimbursement of funds on the bond referendum for the various school improvements; (3) the proper allocation of funds through the bonding referendum; (4) the town’s A-1 bond rating and, with insurance, a AAA rating when bonds are sold; (5) the town’s newest grocery store, Aldi’s which is located on Silver Lane, opened Monday, August 4th; (6) the town passed the FEMA testing held on July 29th; (7) the $4M bond package for the dikes was approved by the State Bonding Commission today; (8) the new Colonel of the Army Corps of Engineers will be touring the Hockanum River and the town’s dikes on August 18th.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
July 8, 2008 Regular Meeting
MOTION By Marcia Leclerc
seconded by Eric Thompson
to approve the minutes of the July 8, 2008 Regular Meeting.
Motion carried 6/0. Abstain: Leclerc, Harmon
July 22, 2008 Special Meeting/Setting a Public Hearing Date for a Proposed Ordinance Entitled, “Sexually Oriented Businesses”.
MOTION By Marcia Leclerc
seconded by Don Pitkin
to approve the minutes of the July 22, 2008 Special Meeting.
Motion carried 5/0. Abstain: Horan, Rojas, Harmon
RESOLUTIONS
Capitol Region Natural Hazard Mitigation Plan
MOTION By Barbara Rossi
seconded by Marc Weinberg
to adopt the following resolution:
WHEREAS, the Town of East Hartford in collaboration with the Capitol Region Council of Governments (CRCOG) has developed a Capitol Region Pre-Disaster Natural Hazard Mitigation Plan; and
WHEREAS, the Town of East Hartford has established and prioritized goals and strategies for reducing the loss of life and property from natural hazards that affect the region within the Capitol Region Pre-disaster Natural Hazard Mitigation Plan; and
WHEREAS, the Federal Emergency Management Agency/Department of Homeland Security has approved the Capitol Region Pre-disaster Natural Mitigation Plan, on condition of local adoption, enabling the town to apply for Hazard Mitigation grant funding.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town of East Hartford Town Council hereby adopts the 2008 Capitol Region Pre-disaster Natural Hazard Mitigation Plan.
On call of the vote, motion carried 8/0.
NEW BUSINESS
Reappointment of Robert Keating to the East Hartford Housing Authority
MOTION By Barbara Rossi
seconded by Don Pitkin
to reappoint Robert N. Keating, 15 Knollwood Road, to the
East Hartford Housing Authority Board; term to expire July 2013.
Motion carried 8/0.
Corporation Counsel: Bid Waiver for Horton, Shields & Knox, P.C.
MOTION By Jason Rojas
seconded by Marcia Leclerc
to approve a bid waiver for the law firm of Horton, Shields & Knox, P.C.
for legal services rendered, in the amount of $6,962.50, regarding the
Town’s zoning regulations.
Motion carried 7/0. Abstain: Horan
Refund of Taxes
MOTION By Marc Weinberg
seconded by Eric Thompson
to refund taxes in the amount of $7,179.43
pursuant to Section 12-129 of the Connecticut General Statutes.
Motion carried 8/0.
DATE: August 8, 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 |
Barrett, Patricia M or Barrett, Robert J 48 Cheyenne Rd East Hartford, CT 06118-2510 |
2007-03-52485 |
29.74 |
Assessor’s Adjustment Marker # 453TNH |
Bliss, Nina L 249 Bacon Rd Mercer, ME 04957 |
2000-03-53489 |
144.04 |
Overpayment Marker # 491GGG |
Cooke, Willie 40 Hillside St C17 East Hartford, CT 06108 |
2007-03-58231 |
30.08 |
Assessor’s Adjustment Marker # 816TKS |
Cyr, Juliette, Conservator 62 Johanna Cir Southington, CT 06489-1222 |
2007-03-87437 |
8.46 |
Assessor’s Adjustment Marker # 500CDH |
Cyr, Maynard H 523 Graham Rd South Windsor, CT 06074 |
2007-03-59188 |
208.71 |
Assessor’s Adjustment Marker # CF8251 |
Doherty, Robert 6 Sequoia Dr Cromwell, CT 06416 |
2007-03-60797 2007-03-60798 131.43 + 182.10 |
313.53 |
Assessor’s Adjustment Marker # LEADOG |
Falletti, Anthony Jr. or Falletti, Natina F 1567 Main St East Hartford, CT 06108-1625 |
2007-03-62313 |
29.36 |
Assessor’s Adjustment Marker # 864RSM |
First American Commercial Real Estate Services Inc PO Box 167548 Irving, TX 75016 |
2006-01-16423 |
3967.97 |
Overpayment 672 Tolland Street |
Hancock, Craig L 100 Burnbrook Rd East Hartford, CT 06118-2008 |
2006-03-66442 |
26.59 |
Assessor’s Adjustment Marker # BNICE |
Lopes, John or Amelia 40 Harvard Dr East Hartford, CT 06108 |
2007-03-72404 |
25.65 |
Assessor’s Adjustment Marker # 903LBF |
Marks, Allan or Mark, Annette G 48 Crestwood Trail East Hartford, CT 06118-3009 |
2007-03-73440 |
26.35 |
Assessor’s Adjustment Marker # 771DUA |
McClure, Leah 90 Chester St East Hartford, CT 06108-2804 |
2007-03-74295 |
43.77 |
Assessor’s Adjustment Marker # 367TVW |
Newmarker, Harriett 244 Naubuc Ave East Hartford, CT 06118 |
2007-03-76863 |
14.41 |
Assessor’s Adjustment Marker # 589UJS |
Perrone, Barbara E 27 Sharon Rd Bloomfield, CT 06002-1643 |
2004-03-50454 |
42.46 |
Overpayment Marker # 532 |
Petrofessa, David 146 Woodycrest Dr East Hartford, CT 06118 |
2007-03-79909 2006-03-80057 112.75 + 133.64 |
246.39 |
Assessor’s Adjustment Marker # 742069 |
Rivera, Heriberto 41 Russell Dr East Hartford, CT 06108-1226 |
2006-03-82244 |
24.51 |
Overpayment Marker # 448RDF |
Ross, Barbara G 12 Vincent Court East Hartford, CT 06108-1240 |
2007-03-83255 |
8.05 |
Assessor’s Adjustment Marker # 925KBD |
Rozie, Edward R Sr. 108 Sisson St East Hartford, CT 06118-1536 |
2007-03-83436 |
6.17 |
Assessor’s Adjustment Marker # 80830 |
Sarvey, Karen 53 Whitney St East Hartford, CT 06118 |
2007-03-9978 |
35.87 |
Overpayment 441 Main St Lot 709 |
Sequar, Tekehaimanot 30 Hillside St C10 East Hartford, CT 06108-3638 |
2007-03-84837 |
16.66 |
Assessor’s Adjustment Marker # 613WKS |
Silva, Samuel 143 Greenwood St East Hartford, CT 06118-2818 |
2007-03-85360 |
11.37 |
Assessor’s Adjustment Marker # 614SJH |
Solomon, Gary 2807 Autumn Chase Ellington, CT 06028 |
2007-01-13732 |
200.00 |
Overpayment 205 Manor Cir |
Tutynina, Nadezhda 95 Nutmeg Lane Apt # 206 East Hartford, CT 06118 |
2007-03-62622 |
30.88 |
Assessor’s Adjustment Marker # 695UCW |
Zito, Rosemary 31 Hemlock Lane East Hartford, CT 06118 |
2007-01-3996 |
1688.41 |
Owner pd in error/bank 31 Hemlock Lane |
TOTAL |
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7179.43 |
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Patricia Faucher, CCMC
Collector of Revenue
Recommendation from Real Estate Acquisition & Disposition Committee re: Easement Agreement for 18-22 Main Street
MOTION By Jason Rojas
seconded by Barbara Rossi
to approve and accept the easement from 18-22 Main Street, LLC as
shown on the map entitled “Map Showing Easement Acquired From 18-22
Main Street, LLC”, dated April 2008 and the easement agreement recommended by the Corporation Counsel’s office.
Motion carried 8/0.
Referral to Tax Policy Committee re: Tax Lien Sales for 150-174 Park Avenue, 141 Prestige Park Road, and 333 Roberts Street
MOTION By Marc Weinberg
seconded by Marcia Leclerc
to refer to the Tax Policy Committee the issue of tax lien sales for the
following properties: 150-174 Park Avenue, 141 Prestige Park Road, and
333 Roberts Street.
Motion carried 8/0.
Contingency Transfer: Local 818 Supervisors’ Contract
MOTION By Marcia Leclerc
seconded by Jason Rojas
to approve the following contingency transfer:
From G9600-60201 Contingency – Reserve Contract Negotiations $63,135
To:
G2400-60110 Permanent Services – Library $2,397
G2950-60110 Permanent Services – Grants 2,684
G3200-60110 Permanent Services – Accounts/Controls 2,982
G3300-60110 Permanent Services – Information Tech. 2,546
G3600-60110 Permanent Services – Assessor 2,705
G3700-60110 Permanent Services – Tax Office 2,119
G5203-60110 Permanent Services – Police Admin. 2,018
G5400-60110 Permanent Services – Communications 7,747
G7100-60110 Permanent Services – Public Works Admin. 2,982
G7200-60110 Permanent Services – Engineering 2,840
G7300-60110 Permanent Services – PW/Hwy Services 8,860
G7400-60110 Permanent Services – PW/Waste Services 4,734
G7800-60110 Permanent Services – Bldg Maintenance 4,270
G8100-60110 Permanent Services – Parks/Administration 2,397
G8200-60110 Permanent Services – Parks/Maintenance 6,948
G9200-60110 Permanent Services – Nursing Services 2,453
G9300-60110 Permanent Services – Environmental Control 2,453
$ 63,135
Motion carried 8/0.
Contingency Transfer: Local 1174 Laborers’ Contract
MOTION By Marcia Leclerc
seconded by Jason Rojas
to approve a contingency transfer as follows:
from G9600-60201, Contingency Reserve – Contract
Negotiations in the amount of $87,639 to –
1. G7300-60110 Highway – Permanent Services $34,000
2. G7400-60110 Waste – Permanent Services $17,000
3. G7700-60110 Fleet – Permanent Services $10,000
4. G7800-60110 Building – Permanent Services $ 4,000
5. G8200-60110 Parks – Permanent Services $22,639
$87,639
Motion carried 8/0.
Contingency Transfer: Position Funding for Youth Task Force Coordinator, modified Assessor’s Office position, and the upgraded Emergency Management Coordinator
MOTION By Jason Rojas
seconded by Marcia Leclerc
to approve a contingency transfer as follows:
from G9600-60110, Contingency Reserve – Permanent Services
in the amount of $80,807 to –
1. G2600-60110 Yth Services – Permanent Services $56,000
2. G3600-60110 Assessor – Permanent Services $10,434
3. G5324-60110 Emergency Mgt. – Perm. Services $14,373
$80,807
Motion carried 7/0. Abstain: Thompson
OPPORTUNITY FOR COUNCILLORS TO DIRECT QUESTIONS TO THE ADMINISTRATION
Don Pitkin thanked the Administration for discarding brush and tree limbs from the corner of Rustic Lane and Oak Street. Additionally, Councillor Pitkin commented on having grass cut in different areas in town.
Jason Rojas inquired on the possibility of paying taxes every three months, instead of every six months, in order to make the payment amounts more manageable.
OPPORTUNITY FOR RESIDENTS TO SPEAK
Roger Coleman, 22 Kenneth Drive, commented on the legal notices put in the newspaper by the town to notify the general population of Town Council meetings.
ADJOURNMENT
MOTION By Don Pitkin
seconded by Eric Thompson
to adjourn (9:25 p.m.).
Motion carried 8/0.
The Vice Chair announced that the next regular meeting of the Town Council would be on Tuesday, August 26, 2008 and the next public hearing will be on Wednesday, August 13, 2008.
Attest________________________________
Angela M. Attenello
TOWN COUNCIL CLERK
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