TOWN COUNCIL MAJORITY OFFICE
FEES COMMITTEE
JANUARY 14, 2010
PRESENT Marcia Leclerc, Temporary Chair, Councillors Donald H. Pitkin and
Marc Weinberg
ALSO
PRESENT Melody A. Currey, Mayor
Mary Martin, Grants Administrator
Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Barall
Susan Tookey
CALL TO ORDER
Temporary Chair Leclerc called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
NOMINATION OF OFFICERS
Marc Weinberg placed in nomination the name of Marcia Leclerc
as Chair of the Fees Committee.
Don Pitkin seconded that nomination.
Don Pitkin placed in nomination the name of Marc Weinberg
as Secretary of the Fees Committee.
Marcia Leclerc seconded that nomination.
ADOPTION OF RULES GOVERNING MEETINGS
MOTION By Marc Weinberg
seconded by Don Pitkin
to adopt Robert’s Rules of Order as the rules that shall govern
parliamentary procedure at all subcommittee meetings, with the exception
that (1) the Chair shall not be required to restate the motion of any
Council member unless requested by another Councillor, or when in the
discretion of the Chair, such restatement is necessary to avoid any
confusion as to the motion; and (2) where such rules are in conflict with
the provisions of the State Statutes, the Town Charter, or Town
Ordinances.
Motion carried 3/0.
ESTABLISHMENT OF MEETING DATES
MOTION By Don Pitkin
seconded by Marc Weinberg
to hold meetings at the call of the Chair.
Motion carried 3/0.
STORAGE OF RECORDS
MOTION By Marc Weinberg
seconded by Don Pitkin
to store records in the Town Council office.
Motion carried 3/0.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
July 28, 2009 Meeting
MOTION By Don Pitkin
seconded by Marc Weinberg
to approve the minutes of the July 28, 2009 meeting.
Motion carried 3/0.
OPPORTUNITY FOR CITIZENS TO SPEAK
None
OLD BUSINESS
None
NEW BUSINESS
Circle of Life – Arts for All: Lease Renewal
Discussion ensued between the Barall’s, the Administration and the Committee members.
MOTION By Don Pitkin
seconded by Marc Weinberg
to approve the lease renewal for Circle of Life Arts for All, Inc. at the
property known as 50 Chapman Street in the East Hartford Community
Cultural Center, more specifically as follows:
Three rooms on the south-east side of the lower level of the building
(3,404 s.f.) for 3 years, beginning on March 1, 2010, for the cost of $1.80
per s.f., with annual cost increases of .15 cents per s.f. on the annual
anniversary (see below)* *, and with the following stipulations
incorporated into the lease:
1. The lease is not transferable
2. No other organization or non-profit may share the space.
- And further that a copy of the new signed lease be returned to the
Fees Committee for retention.
**March 1, 2010 $1.80 s.f. $6,127.20 or $510.60 monthly
**March 1, 2011 $1.95 s.f. $6,637.80 or $553.15 monthly
**March 1, 2012 $2.10 s.f. $7,148.40 or $595.70 monthly
Lease to expire August 1, 2013.
Motion carried 3/0.
ADJOURNMENT
MOTION By Don Pitkin
seconded by Marc Weinberg
to adjourn at 6:30 p.m.
Motion carried 3/0.
C: Town Council
Mayor Currey
Mary Martin, Grants Administrator
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