EAST HARTFORD TOWN COUNCIL
TOWN COUNCIL CHAMBERS
APRIL 7, 2009
PRESENT Chair Richard F. Kehoe, Vice Chair William P. Horan, Jr., Majority Leader Marcia A. Leclerc, Minority Leader Donald H. Pitkin, Councillors Marc I. Weinberg, Barbara-Ann Rossi, Linda A. Russo, Patricia Harmon and Eric Thompson
CALL TO ORDER
Chair Kehoe called the meeting to order at 7:33 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.
AMENDMENTS TO AGENDA
MOTION By Marcia Leclerc
seconded by Bill Horan
to add, under New Business, Item 9.E. Setting Public Hearing date for Raymond Library conveyances.
Motion carried 9/0.
RECOGNITIONS AND AWARDS
Saint Patrick’s Day Parade Committee
Kelly McElroy and Kathy Saimininkas Co-Chairs of the parade committee presented trophies for the Town of East Hartford from last year and this year: large town contingent; the East Hartford High School Band and the Korean War Veterans.
Community Emergency Response Team Presentation of Recognition Certificates
Chair Kehoe recognized each of the following individuals for their service to the community:
EAST HARTFORD COMMUNITY EMERGENCY RESPONSE TEAM
Rainelda Ayala, Raul Ayala, Paul Belanger, Laurie Beley, Jane Bennitt, Cathy Carbonell
George Carbonell, Nancy Davis, Kristen Dube, Brian Ellis, Marie Fredrickson, Richard Gatewood, Steve Hammond, Anand Hingorani, Gladys Kielb, Richard McCarthy,
John Morrison, Peter Ottone, Beverly Parent, David Pelletier, Josephine Picone,
Beverly Plefka, John Ranney, Deborah Rataic, Anjela Robinson-Forbes, Harriet Stanek, Brian Taylor, Carole Taylor, Patricia Wagner, John Winkley, Mickey Yoo .
EAST HARTFORD SENIOR CERT
Catherine Benoit, Beverly Bollash, Leola Davenport, Alexis Donald, Lucille Douville,
Marcie Dwyer, Barbara Gertenlauer, Lorna Hastings, Sharon Hoinoski, Ken Loock,
Linda McComber, Franklin “ Buddha” McFarlane , Jason Matthews, Terry Meares,
Manny Medina, Gladys Monti, Marie Vassallo, Sandy Vitkus.
OPPORTUNITY FOR RESIDENTS TO ADDRESS THE COUNCIL ON AGENDA ITEMS
Susan Kneip, 50 Olde Roberts Street, East Hartford. Commented regarding the appointment of Scott Thompson to the Pension & Retirement Board. Ms. Kneip suggested that there be a public forum regarding the appointment of an individual so that the public may have a chance to question the prospective candidate; she also questioned the amount of pensions received by various retirees; Ms. Kneip also commented on the amount of properties that are in tax lien sales.
Mayor Currey clarified that Scott Thompson is the labor union representative on the Pension & Retirement Board.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
March 17, 2009 Regular Meeting
MOTION By Marcia Leclerc
seconded by Eric Thompson
to approve the minutes of the March 17, 2009 Regular Meeting.
Motion carried 8/0. Abstain: Pitkin
March 19, 2009 Special Meeting/Travis Simpson to Board of Assessment Appeals
MOTION By Marcia Leclerc
Seconded by Barbara-Ann Rossi
to approve the minutes of the March 19, 2009 Special Meeting/
Travis Simpson to Board of Assessment Appeals.
Motion carried 7/0. Abstain: Leclerc, Pitkin
RESOLUTIONS
State Project 42-297 Sidewalk Construction
MOTION By Linda Russo
seconded by Barbara-Ann Rossi
to adopt the following resolution:
That Melody A. Currey, Mayor of the Town of East Hartford, is authorized and directed to sign a proposed agreement between the town and the State Department of Transportation for the Forbes Street at Silver Lane sidewalk construction State Project 42-297 with an estimated cost of $16,262.40
On a call of the vote, motion carried 9/0.
NEW BUSINESS
Appointment to the Pension & Retiree Benefit Board: Scott Thompson
MOTION By Don Pitkin
seconded by Eric Thompson
to approve the nomination of Scott Thompson to the
Pension & Retiree Benefit Board; term to expire 12/12.
On call of the vote, motion carried 9/0.
Refund of Taxes
MOTION By Marc Weinberg
seconded by Eric Thompson
to refund taxes in the amount of $3,590.56
pursuant to Section 12-129 of the Connecticut General Statutes.
Motion carried 9/0.
Bill |
Name |
Address |
Prop Loc/MV Info. |
Int |
Over Paid |
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2007-03-0052076 |
BAEZ IRIS G |
137 SISSON STREET E HARTFORD CT 06118 |
526TSD |
$ - |
$ (50.35) |
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2007-03-0052921 |
BELL ROBERT L |
15 CONCORD ST E HARTFORD CT 06108 |
403TUO |
$ - |
$ (120.81) |
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2007-03-0057331 |
CONN RESTORATION LLC |
210 D ROBERTS STREET E HARTFORD CT 06108 |
662TDO |
$ - |
$ (167.70) |
2007-03-0057969 |
CONN RESTORATION LLC |
210 ROBERTS ST E HARTFORD CT 06108 |
J99143 |
$ - |
$ (218.05) |
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2007-01-0003874 |
DIAZ EFRAIN |
31 TORPEY DR EAST HARTFORD CT 06108 |
31TORPEY DR |
$ - |
$ (100.00) |
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2007-04-0082624 |
DUMAS SERGE |
83 HANDEL RD E HARTFORD CT 06118 |
785WOA |
$ - |
$ (25.49) |
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2007-02-0040598 |
ECHN HEALTH SERVICES INC |
71 HAYNES ST MANCHESTER CT 06040 |
28 MAIN ST |
$ - |
$ (30.92) |
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2007-01-005936 |
FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORP |
10500 KINCAID DR SUITE 300 |
15 PIPER LN |
$ - |
$ (2,276.28) |
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ATTN: MACK ALLISON |
FISHERS IN 46037 |
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2007-03-0070922 |
LAM CHAUVAN |
144 PLAIN DR E HARTFORD CT 06118 |
251UNE |
$ - |
$ (7.26) |
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2007-04-0084827 |
LANDON STEVEN W |
62 MANOR CIR E HARTFORD CT 06118 |
76CG49 |
$ - |
$ (6.91) |
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2007-03-0071327 |
LAVOIE JAMES J |
15 HAMMER STREET E HARTFORD CT 06108 |
251SMT |
$ - |
$ (89.09) |
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2005-03-0073214 |
MACCLAIN JAMES S |
18 KIMBERLY LN GLASTONBURY CT 06073 |
711TTV |
$ - |
$ (34.99) |
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2007-04-0085475 |
MATTERAZZO DAVID |
9 PRASSER DR E HARTFORD CT 06118 |
544WXD |
$ (2.00) |
$ (28.41) |
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2007-03-0076189 |
MOTT LAUREN A OR |
4 ROGERS PL MANCHESTER CT 06040 |
30591C |
$ - |
$ (36.58) |
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MOTT DWAYNE A |
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2007-03-0077955 |
OPTON CAROLYN R |
376 HILLS ST E HARTFORD CT 06118 |
398SW |
$ - |
$ (18.29) |
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2007-03-0079365 |
PEREZ DAMARIS I |
227 GRANDE RD EAST HARTFORD CT 06118 |
385UMA |
$ - |
$ (21.09) |
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2007-03-82796 |
RODRIGUEZ NOEL |
173 SISSON ST EAST HARTFORD CT 06118 |
166SXW |
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$ (19.51) |
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2007-03-83758 |
SAENZ MIGUEL |
35 AHERN DR SOUTH WINDSOR CT06074 |
903WFR |
$ - |
($163.89) |
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2006-03-0085987 |
SOARES MARIE E OR |
28 OLIVA CT E HARTFORD CT 06108 |
669EWH |
$ - |
$ (72.94) |
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SOARES CURT M |
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2007-04-0088852 |
TYRSECK ROBERT M OR |
71 CRESTWOOD TRL E HARTFORD CT 06118 |
429RLK |
$ - |
$ (100.00) |
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TYRSECK PHILOMENIA |
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SUBTOTAL |
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$ (2.00) |
$ (3,588.56) |
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TOTAL |
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$ (3,590.56) |
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Outdoor Amusement Permit Application: BIAC & United Steel Walk for Thought
MOTION By Bill Horan
seconded by Pat Harmon
to approve the outdoor amusement permit application submitted
by the Brain Injury Association of Connecticut to hold the BIAC &
United Steel Walk for Thought walkathon in Great River Park on
Saturday, October 24, 2009 between the hours of 10:30 a.m. and
3:30 p.m.; 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 9/0.
LoCIP Grant Application
MOTION By Barbara-Ann Rossi
seconded by Marcia Leclerc
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 $823,000.00 for the following projects listed in the Town of East Hartford’s approved municipal capital improvement plan:
Town Hall Signage $25,000.00 Design and installation of signage for Town Hall Offices.
Town Hall Parking $250,000.00 Milling and repaving of the parking area including
the demolition of related structures.
Town Hall Windows $233,000.00 Continue program to replace existing windows
with energy efficient ones.
Parks Dept. Paving $300,000.00 Continue program to design and construct milling
and repaving of the following areas under the
administration of the Parks & Recreation Department:
Gorman Park, Veterans Memorial Clubhouse and the
EHCCC north parking lot.
VMC Rear Porch $15,000.00 Rebuild rear porch structure at Veteran’s Memorial
Clubhouse.
Total: $823,000.00
MOTION By Barbara Ann-Rossi
seconded by Bill Horan
to amend to replace the Grants Administrator with Mayor Melody A. Currey.
Motion carried 9/0.
MOTION as amended carried 9/0.
MOTION By Bill Horan
seconded by Eric Thompson
to set a public hearing date regarding proposed conveyances of
28 & 36 Central Avenue to the East Hartford Village Improvement
Society Inc. and/or the Raymond Library Company to extend the term
of an existing lease from September 7, 1966 for an additional ninety nine
year term to permit the town to utilize the property at 840 Main Street
as the town’s public library and to utilize the properties at 28 & 36
Central Avenue for municipal parking.
Motion carried 9/0.
OPPORTUNITY FOR COUNCILLORS TO DIRECT QUESTIONS TO THE ADMINISTRATION
Don Pitkin raised the question regarding the possibilities of outdoor dining at local restaurants.
COUNCIL ACTION ON EXECUTIVE SESSION MATTERS
United Technologies Corp., Pratt & Whitney Division v. Town of East Hartford
MOTION By Marcia Leclerc
seconded by Don Pitkin
to accept the recommendation of the Corporation Counsel’s office to
settle the tax appeal cases entitled United Technologies Corporation,
Pratt & Whitney Division v. Town of East Hartford Connecticut,
Docket No: HHB-CV-08-4019543-S; United Technologies Corporation,
Pratt & Whitney Division v. Town of East Hartford, Connecticut,
Docket No: HHB-CV-08-4017414-S; United Technologies Corporation,
Pratt & Whitney Division v. Town of East Hartford, Connecticut,
Docket No: HHB-CV-4014721-S; United Technologies Corporation,
Pratt & Whitney Division v. Town of East Hartford, Connecticut,
Docket No: HHB-CV-07-4014709-S; and United Technologies Corporation,
Pratt & Whitney Division v. Town of East Hartford, Connecticut,
Docket No: HHB-CV-08-4017424-S subject to the terms submitted by
Corporation Counsel to Council Chair Richard Kehoe.
Motion carried 8/0. Abstain: Russo.
OPPORTUNITY FOR RESIDENTS TO SPEAK
Mary Alice Dwyer-Hughes, Chair of the East Hartford Board of Education, requested that the Council consider transferring the $2 million dollars set aside in the town’s contingency account back to the Board of Education’s direct appropriation for fiscal year 2009-2010. The requested action would restore the Board of Education’s direct appropriation to $79 million dollars. If the council is unable to transfer the $2 million dollars, she feels that there will be significant staff and program cuts.
Brenda Murdzek, 1648 Main Street, spoke of her concerns regarding Board of Education budget cuts and the laying off of teachers. She brought forth a signed petition requesting that the town not have to layoff teachers.
Anabelle Diaz-Ramos, 700 Forbes Street, also expressed her concerns regarding budget cuts and the effect that fewer teachers and larger class sizes will have on students.
Jennifer Garcia, 79 Francis Street, spoke regarding the negative impact of larger classroom sizes and fewer teachers.
Marcus Oladell, 11 Shawnee Road, expressed his concerns both as a Board of Education member and parent regarding the trickle down affect of budget cuts and how they impact children and their learning abilities.
Anita Morrison, 47 Woodbridge Avenue, reconfirmed the concerns of the previous speakers and her hopes that budget cuts will not have to affect the quality of education here in East Hartford.
The Mayor wished to express her best wishes to Don Pitkin on his birthday.
ADJOURNMENT
MOTION By Don Pitkin
seconded by Bill Horan
to adjourn ( 9:10 p.m.).
Motion carried 9/0.
Attest________________________________
Christine R. Bedard
ACTING TOWN COUNCIL CLERK
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