EAST HARTFORD TOWN COUNCIL
TOWN COUNCIL CHAMBERS
FEBRUARY 2, 2010
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, Eric Thompson and Susan P. Skowronek
CALL TO ORDER
Chair Kehoe called the meeting to order at 7:40 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.
To accommodate those present, the following motion was made:
MOTION By Marcia Leclerc
seconded by Eric Thompson
to take the following agenda items out of order:
7. B. United Way Campaign Presentation
9. C. Dur-A-Flex 5K Fun Run
Motion carried 9/0.
COMMUNICATIONS AND PETITIONS
United Way Campaign Presentation
Ed Chaves, a 911 Dispatcher at the Public Safety Complex, and Stacy Krechko, secretary at Youth Services, reported that the campaign for 2009 was very successful, bringing in a total of $4,233.01. Both Mr. Chaves and Ms. Krechko thanked the co-workers in their respective departments who assisted them in the “penny wars” and commended all town employees for their generosity considering the economic times. Mayor Currey presented Mr. Chaves with a plaque recognizing the Public Safety Complex’s win of the “penny wars” for the 2009 United Way Campaign.
NEW BUSINESS
Outdoor Amusement Permit Application:
Dur-A-Flex 5K Fun Run
Approval of Application
MOTION By Linda Russo
seconded by Marcia Leclerc
to approve the outdoor amusement permit submitted by Samet Dy
of Dur-A-Flex, Inc. to hold a 5K road race beginning and ending at
95 Goodwin Street to take place on Saturday, May 1, 2010 from
approximately 10AM to 12PM (the set-up to begin at approximately
7AM) with music provided from 9AM to 12PM; subject to 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.
Waiver of Fee
MOTION By Linda Russo
seconded by Barbara Rossi
to waive the associated permitting fee for the outdoor amusement
permit application of the Dur-A-Flex 5K Fun Run.
Motion carried 9/0.
At this point, the Council returned to the order of the agenda.
OPPORTUNITY FOR RESIDENTS TO ADDRESS THE COUNCIL ON AGENDA ITEMS
Mayor Currey brought forward Steven Bielenda, Human Resources Director, who has accepted a position for the Town of Enfield. Mr. Bielenda stated that he has enjoyed working with the Council over his term of employment and thanked the Council for a good working relationship. He formally presented the Mayor with the keys to his office.
The Council, along with the Mayor, thanked him for his service to the town and wished him well in his new position.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
January 19, 2010 Regular Meeting
MOTION By Marcia Leclerc
seconded by Eric Thompson
to approve the minutes of the January 19, 2010 Regular Meeting.
Motion carried 9/0.
COMMUNICATIONS AND PETITIONS (Cont’d)
Responses to Councillors’ Questions
Chair Kehoe summarized the answers that the Mayor provided to the Councillors from the
January 19, 2010 meeting. A detailed document can be obtained by contacting the
Council Clerk.
Complete Count Committee Presentation: 2010 Census
Jeanne Webb, Director of Development, and Ana Gould, Co-chair of the Complete Count
Committee, addressed the Council on the importance of being counted in the upcoming
census. Ms. Gould gave a brief presentation to the listening audience in Spanish. Also in
the Chambers were James G. Palma, Jr. and Russel Hicks, representatives from the U.S.
Census Bureau. Mr. Hicks gave an overview of the process implemented for counting all
individuals and the importance of the accuracy of this task, which will start on or about
March 15, 2010. If citizens have questions regarding the census, they can contact the
Development Department at 860-291-7303.
Presentation: Public Works Department re: Leaf Collection
Billy Taylor, Director of Public Works, and Mike Walsh, Finance Director, provided the Council with a summary over the past four years of overtime and seasonal employee costs for the curbside leaf collection presently in place. Mr. Taylor explained that the leaf collection program consists of vacuuming the leaves at the curb and the collection of bagged leaves placed at curbside. Mr. Taylor also stated that the leaf collection program in 2009 was modified to be more cost effective. Those modifications were the elimination of the second vacuum sweep, eliminating the use of seasonal employees, and reducing Sunday overtime costs. This saved the town approximately $42,000.00 as compared to the cost of leaf collection in 2008.
NEW BUSINESS (Cont’d)
Various Appointments to Boards and Commissions
MOTION By Susan Skowronek
seconded by Eric Thompson
to approve the following appointments:
COMMISSION ON AGING
R C. Edwin Carlson 59 Brentmoor Road Term: 12/12
R Debra Gaudette 22 Higbie Drive Term: 12/12
R Priscilla M. Lancaster 151 Oxford Drive Term: 12/12
BEAUTIFICATION COMMISSION
R Mary Mourey 785 Burnham Street Term: 12/12
BUILDING BOARD OF APPEALS
R Valentine P. Povinelli, Jr. 29 Pendleton Drive Term: 12/14
COMMISSION ON SERVICES FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES
R Bernard Corona 27 Winding Lane Term: 12/11
R Bruce Gaudette 22 Higbie Drive Term: 12/11
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
R Patricia Harmon 49 Roxbury Road Term: 12/11
EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES
R Michael Brinius 60 Rentschler Street Term: 12/11
BOARD OF ETHICS
R Eileen A. Powers 174 Britt Road Term: 12/12
FINE ARTS COMMISSION
R John Ryan 172 Burke Street Term: 12/14
INLAND-WETLANDS/ENVIRONMENT COMMISSION
R John Morrison 47 Woodbridge Avenue Term: 12/13
(Moved from alternate to regular member)
R Peter Gero 132 Sandra Drive Term: 12/10
(ALTERNATE)
R Michael R. Brinius 60 Rentschler Street Term: 12/10
LIBRARY COMMISSION
R Florence R. Schroeter 55 Olmsted Street Term: 12/12
PATRIOTIC COMMISSION (One Year Appointments)
DAV Bernard Corona 27 Winding Lane
ROTARY CLUB Charles H. Clarke 197 Langford Lane
VETERANS AFFAIRS COMMISSION Paul Barry 23 Candlewood Drive
PENSION AND RETIREE BENEFIT BOARD
R Eileen Powers 174 Britt Road Term: 12/13
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
(ALTERNATE)
R Travis Simpson 119 Naubuc Avenue Term: 12/14
PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE BOARD OF APPEALS
R Dominic Fulco III 35 Bancroft Road Term: 12/14
Motion carried 9/0.
Refund of Taxes
MOTION By Marc Weinberg
seconded by Barbara Rossi
to refund taxes in the amount of $16,086.77
pursuant to Section 12-129 of the Connecticut General Statutes.
Motion carried 9/0.
Bill |
Name |
Prop Loc/Vehicle Info. |
Int |
Over Paid |
2008-03-0053436 |
BJORKMAN MATTHEW C |
923SFB |
$ - |
$ (200.16) |
2001-01-0003947 |
DIWINSKY GORDON & |
30 HILLSIDE ST UNIT A-6 |
$ - |
$ (399.85) |
|
TURGEON STEVEN |
|
|
|
2008-03-0061418 |
EATON JAMES R |
400PUV |
$ - |
$ (47.26) |
2008-03-0061860 |
EUGENE MARGO |
920UBC |
$ - |
$ (38.23) |
1997-01-0005477 |
GALEOTA MARK F |
89 LAWRENCE ST |
$ - |
$ (780.32) |
1998-01-0012743 |
GOMEZ LESLIE |
19 PORTERBROOK AVE |
$ - |
$ (1,322.27) |
2001-01-0005928 |
GONZALEZ MARGARITA |
15 WILDFLOWER RD |
$ - |
$ (895.62) |
2007-01-0011712 |
HERMA MAGGIE |
31 HIGH ST UNIT #11307 |
$ - |
$ (1,422.14) |
2008-03-0066945 |
HICKEY CHRISTOPHER J OR |
388UXP |
$ - |
$ (29.62) |
|
HICKEY GEORGIA F |
|
|
|
2008-01-0012997 |
HOMEQ SERVICING |
88 ELLINGTON RD |
$ - |
$ (324.68) |
|
ATTN: MIKE FIORELLA |
|
|
|
2007-03-0069017 |
JOHNSON ERIC |
201WBE |
$ (6.95) |
$ (115.91) |
2007-04-0085049 |
LINTON NORMAN A |
226WTG |
$ (6.65) |
$ (221.75) |
2008-01-0008349 |
LOAN CARE SERVICING |
50 DRIVER RD |
$ - |
$ (2,195.68) |
|
C/O FIRST AMERICAN |
|
|
|
|
ATTN: REFUNDS UNIT DFW 1-3 |
|
|
|
2008-01-0012679 |
LOPEZ JAVIER |
119 RISLEY ST |
$ - |
$ (269.14) |
2008-03-0079919 |
POPIELARSKI RONALD A |
JW5901 |
$ - |
$ (39.91) |
2008-03-0080437 |
QUIRICI LAUREN E |
24CR57 |
$ - |
$ (85.35) |
2008-03-0082683 |
ROSARIO HECTOR LUIS |
565PVK |
$ - |
$ (109.01) |
2008-03-0082688 |
ROSARIO HECTOR LUIS |
342WSY |
$ - |
$ (161.71) |
2007-03-0083723 |
SAAB LEASING CO |
YS3FB49S951004798 |
$ - |
$ (242.92) |
2008-03-0083545 |
SANTANA LUIS A |
986PAH |
$ - |
$ (17.23) |
2005-03-0087181 |
SULLIVAN DORATHEA L |
GRAMYS |
$ - |
$ (96.40) |
2006-03-0086909 |
SULLIVAN DORATHEA L |
GRAMYS |
$ - |
$ (74.77) |
2007-03-0086757 |
SULLIVAN DORATHEA L |
GRAMYS |
$ - |
$ (58.91) |
2008-01-0014521 |
TOMLIN DIANE C |
176 BREWER ST |
$ - |
$ (2,688.15) |
2008-01-0014123 |
WELLS FARGO HOME MORT |
51 LEGION DR |
$ - |
$ (1,912.71) |
|
MAC X2302-04D |
|
|
|
2008-01-0006194 |
WILLIS TIMOTHY A & PAMELA A |
144 SANDRA DR |
$ - |
$ (2,323.47) |
|
|
SUBTOTAL |
$ (13.60) |
$(16,073.17) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
TOTAL |
|
$(16,086.77) |
Outdoor Amusement Permit Applications:
23rd Annual Memorial Mile
MOTION By Barbara Rossi
seconded by Marcia Leclerc
to approve the outdoor amusement permit application submitted by the
East Hartford Parks and Recreation Department and the East Hartford
Board of Education Physical Education Department to conduct the 23rd
Annual Memorial Mile Road Race on Monday May 31, 2010, from
approximately 10:20AM to completion, starting at the intersection
Burnside Avenue and Scotland Road and finishing on Hillside Street
across from Hillside Cemetery, the race location will ultimately be
determined by the parade route; 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.
14th Annual Sounds of Summer Concert Series
MOTION By Marc Weinberg
seconded by Eric Thompson
to approve the outdoor amusement permit application submitted by the
East Hartford Parks and Recreation Department to conduct regularly
scheduled outdoor concerts on the Town Green, Main Street, from 6:30PM
to 8:30 PM on the following Thursdays in 2010:
June 24th; July 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd, and 29th; August 5th, 12th, 19th, and 26th.
(August 5th concert held in Martin Park); 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.
26th Annual Riverfest 5K Road Race
MOTION By Linda Russo
seconded by Barbara Rossi
to approve the outdoor amusement permit application to
hold a 5K run beginning and ending at 1235 Forbes Street
(Goodwin School) in East Hartford on Saturday, July 10, 2010
from 6AM and 11AM, subject to 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.
15th Annual Podunk Bluegrass Music Festival
MOTION By Barbara Rossi
seconded by Marc Weinberg
to approve the outdoor amusement permit application submitted by the
East Hartford Parks and Recreation Department for the purpose of
holding a bluegrass music festival to be held at Martin Park, 307 Burnside Avenue in East Hartford on the following days and times in 2010:
- Wednesday, August 4th 1:00 PM – 8:00 PM
- Thursday, August 5th 5:00 PM – 10:30 PM
- Friday, August 6th 9:00 AM – 11:30 PM
- Saturday, August 7th 9:00 AM – 11:30 PM
- Sunday, August 8th 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
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.
At this point in the meeting, the following Councillors received points of personal privilege:
Minority Leader Pitkin acknowledged the 16th wedding anniversary of Councillor Eric Thompson. Additionally, Councillor Pitkin announced the birth of his 14th grandchild.
Councillor Linda Russo announced an upcoming charitable event entitled the Fur Ball, which will be held on Saturday, February 13, 2010. The proceeds from this event will benefit the Protectors of Animals, which maintains a facility on Maple Street in East Hartford.
Vice Chair Horan stated that East Hartford Little League registrations have started at the East Hartford Middle School. One can also register on-line at EHLL.org.
Majority Leader Marcia Leclerc reminded all that Girl Scout cookie season has started.
COUNCIL ACTION ON EXECUTIVE SESSION MATTERS
Jamm, LLC vs. Town of East Hartford
MOTION By Bill Horan
seconded by Eric Thompson
to accept the recommendation of the Corporation Counsel’s
office to settle the tax appeal case entitled Jamm, LLC v. Town
of East Hartford and to authorize the Town Assessor to
reduce the fair market value of the property located at 353 Park
Avenue, owned by Jamm, LLC, to the sum of $953,690.00,
and to authorize the Town Assessor to reduce the fair market
value of the property located at 357 Park Avenue, owned by
Jamm, LLC, to the sum of $114,550.00, subject to rounding,
beginning with the Grand List of October 1, 2008; further that
neither party will be entitled to fees or costs of any kind; further
that if the plaintiff is entitled to a refund of taxes paid, the refund
will be deducted from the next installment of taxes.
Motion carried 9/0.
171-221 Park Avenue East Hartford, LLC vs. Town of East Hartford
MOTION By Bill Horan
seconded by Barbara Rossi
to accept the recommendation of the Corporation Counsel’s
office to settle the tax appeal case entitled 171-221 Park
Avenue East Hartford, LLC v. Town of East Hartford and to
authorize the Town Assessor to reduce the fair market value
of the property located at 171-221 Park Avenue, owned by
171-221 Park Avenue East Hartford, LLC, to the sum of
$1,938,530.00, subject to rounding, beginning with the Grand
List of October 1, 2008; further that neither party will be entitled
to fees or costs of any kind; further that if the plaintiff is entitled
to a refund of taxes paid, the refund will be deducted from the
next installment of taxes.
Motion carried 9/0.
249-275 Park Avenue East Hartford, LLC vs. Town of East Hartford
MOTION By Bill Horan
seconded by Eric Thompson
to accept the recommendation of the Corporation Counsel’s
office to settle the tax appeal case entitled 249-275 Park Avenue
East Hartford, LLC v. Town of East Hartford and to authorize
the Town Assessor to reduce the fair market value of the
property located at 249 Park Avenue, owned by 249-275
Park Avenue East Hartford, LLC, to the sum of $170,830.00,
and to authorize the Town Assessor to reduce the fair market
value of the property located at 275 Park Avenue, owned by
249-275 Park Avenue East Hartford, LLC, to the sum of $1,138,570.00,
subject to rounding; beginning with the Grand List of October 1, 2008;
further that neither party will be entitled to fees or costs of any kind;
further that if the plaintiff is entitled to a refund of taxes paid, the
refund will be deducted from the next installment of taxes.
Motion carried 9/0.
323-333 Park Avenue East Hartford, LLC vs. Town of East Hartford
MOTION By Bill Horan
seconded by Barbara Rossi
to accept the recommendation of the Corporation Counsel’s
office to settle the tax appeal case entitled 323-333 Park Avenue East
Hartford, LLC v. Town of East Hartford and to authorize the Town
Assessor to reduce the fair market value of the property located at 323
Park Avenue, owned by 323-333 Park Avenue East Hartford, LLC, to the
sum of $473,100.00, and to authorize the Town Assessor to reduce the fair
market value of the property located at 333 Park Avenue, owned by 323-
333 Park Avenue East Hartford, LLC, to the sum of $610,730.00, subject to
rounding; beginning with the Grand List of October 1, 2008; further that
neither party will be entitled to fees or costs of any kind; further that if the
plaintiff is entitled to a refund of taxes paid, the refund will be deducted
from the next installment of taxes.
Motion carried 9/0.
Helene Marchese – Property Damage Claim
MOTION By Bill Horan
seconded by Linda Russo
to accept the recommendation of Corporation Counsel to fully
and finally settle the property damage claim of Helene Marchese
for the total sum of $489.09.
Motion carried 9/0.
ADJOURNMENT
MOTION By Don Pitkin
seconded by Bill Horan
to adjourn (9:58 p.m.).
Motion carried 9/0.
The Chair announced the next meeting of the Town Council would be on February 16, 2010.
Attest________________________________
Angela M. Attenello
TOWN COUNCIL CLERK
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