EAST HARTFORD TOWN COUNCIL
TOWN COUNCIL CHAMBERS
APRIL 5, 2011
PRESENT Chair Richard F. Kehoe, Vice Chair William P. Horan, Jr., (arrived 7:39 p.m.), Majority Leader Barbara-Ann Rossi, Minority Leader Eric A. Thompson, Councillors Marc I. Weinberg, Linda A. Russo, Ram Aberasturia, Susan P. Skowronek and Patricia Harmon
CALL TO ORDER
Chair Kehoe called the meeting to order at 7:35 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 Barbara Rossi
seconded by Linda Russo
to amend the agenda as follows:
under New Business, delete Item 8 E. a. & b. entitled,
Outdoor Amusement Permit Hear Here of Hartford of HLAA: Walk 4
Hearing – Approval of Application and Waiver of Permit Fee.
Motion carried 8/0. Horan out of Chamber
OPPORTUNITY FOR RESIDENTS TO ADDRESS THE COUNCIL ON AGENDA ITEMS
Mayor Leclerc (1) stated that the first three items on the agenda under New Business are the funding vehicles for the town’s capital improvement plan, which was approved by the Council for the 2011-2012 budget; (2) supports the waiver of the educational qualifications for the acting Town Clerk and urges the Council to do the same; (3) announced that the town has recently received two grants; a $4000 grant to purchase canoes for use on the Hockanum River and a grant for approximately $19,000 for a lawn equipment exchange program; and (4) encourages the Council to support the amusement permits that are on tonight’s agenda.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
March 15, 2011 Executive Session/Nolet – R.R.H.T. Trust Holdings
MOTION By Barbara Rossi
seconded by Marc Weinberg
to approve the minutes of the March 15, 2011 Executive Session/Nolet –
R.R.H.T. Trust Holdings
Motion carried 9/0.
March 15, 2011 Regular Meeting
MOTION By Barbara Rossi
seconded by Pat Harmon
to approve the minutes of the March 15, 2011 Regular Meeting.
Motion carried 9/0.
NEW BUSINESS
State of Connecticut LoCIP Grant Application
MOTION By Linda Russo
seconded by Susan Skowronek
to authorize the Mayor to submit an application to the State of
Connecticut to secure Local Capital Improvement Plan funds
(LoCIP) in the amount of $424,000.00 for projects listed in the
approved 2011 municipal capital improvement plan.
The projects will be:
- Town Hall Parking Lot $330,000
2 Bike Trail II $ 12,500
- Tennis Court Repairs $ 81,500
Motion carried 9/0.
Municipal Tax-Exempt Lease Purchase Financing Agreement re: 5-year Capital Improvement Plan
MOTION By Linda Russo
seconded by Barbara Rossi
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 2011-2012 through 2015-2016; and
WHEREAS, the cost of the various capital equipment and replacement furniture designated for lease-purchase financing totals $563,198; and
WHEREAS, the Town will budget $85,000 in fiscal year 2012-2013 and $216,000 for three years beginning in fiscal year 2013-2014 in the General Operating Fund to pay principal and interest on 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 Finance, Inc. in the principal amount not to exceed $563,198. 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 9/0.
Supplemental Budget Appropriation & Fund Balance Transfer re: Capital Equipment Purchases
MOTION By Linda Russo
seconded by Barbara Rossi
to adopt the following resolution:
APPROPRIATION AND FUND BALANCE TRANSFER FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2011 TO FUND CAPITAL EQUIPMENT PURCHASES
WHEREAS, the Town of East Hartford intends to purchase a replacement for Fire Engine #5 and a roll-off truck as part of the Town of East Hartford’s Approved 5-Year Capital Improvement Plan for the years 2011-2012 through 2015-2016; and
WHEREAS, the cost of these two pieces of equipment designated for purchase totals $785,000.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the East Hartford Town Council does hereby approve this Supplemental Budget Appropriation of funds in the amount of $785,000 from the Town’s Undesignated Fund Balance for the purpose of transferring it to the Town’s Capital Reserve Fund to be used as the source of funds to pay for the equipment and to reflect the addition of a Supplemental Revenue and Expenditure Appropriation.
G0320-55900 Fund Balance Appropriation 785,000
G3200-67100 Transfers Out 785,000
C1410-52200 Transfers In 785,000
C1420-64504 Capital Expenditures 785,000
On call of the vote, motion carried 9/0.
Refund of Taxes
MOTION By Marc Weinberg
seconded by Susan Skowronek
to refund taxes in the amount of $ 14,665.60
pursuant to Section 12-129 of the Connecticut General Statutes.
Motion carried 9/0.
Bill |
Name |
Prop Loc/Vehicle Info. |
Int |
Over Paid |
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2008-01-0004068 |
AMERICAN HOME MORTGAGE |
164 ROWLAND DR |
|
$ (69.72) |
2007-03-0051091 |
ANDERSON BILLY A |
2006/ROCKII/1GCHK23U56F200241 |
|
$ (204.91) |
|
|
|
|
|
2009-03-0051975 |
BACKBOM STANLEY O |
2006/722SBF/2G1WT58K669302324 |
|
$ (268.19) |
2008-01-0009920 |
BOGMAN INC |
4 GREENHURST LN |
|
$(1,801.87) |
|
|
|
|
|
2009-03-0055442 |
CAMPBELL MELISSA T |
2005/839XET/1GYEE637050154261 |
|
$ (11.00) |
2009-02-0040330 |
CENTURY COLOR LABS INC |
494 SCHOOL ST |
|
$(1,152.42) |
2008-01-0014325 |
CORELOGIC |
8 TURTLE CREEK LN |
|
$(5,495.62) |
|
|
|
|
|
2008-01-0008671 |
DAVIS TIMOTHY A |
193 ARBUTUS ST |
|
$ (805.86) |
2009-03-0059625 |
DELVALLE SORAIDA OR |
2005/150WTW/KMHDN46D35U197942 |
|
$ (94.26) |
|
DELVALLE HIPOLITO |
|
|
|
2009-01-0000492 |
DEMAIO VINCENT M |
79 PORTER ST |
|
$(1,000.00) |
2009-03-0061588 |
ENMAN MALCOLM E |
2006/88203/1FTPX14596NB82167 |
|
$ (186.86) |
|
|
|
|
|
2009-01-0004885 |
FALKOWICH PETER M |
143 OAK ST |
|
$ (93.00) |
2009-03-0062990 |
FRANCOEUR PATRICK C |
2005/J95519/3D7MS46C45G737425 |
|
$ (133.33) |
|
|
|
|
|
2009-03-0065769 |
HANDY WARREN III |
1994/743NWC/3VWRA81H5RM038919 |
|
$ (35.88) |
|
|
|
|
|
2007-03-0069145 |
JOHNSTON DEBORAH L |
1994/MV611/4S6CY58V7R4407051 |
|
$ (5.63) |
2009-04-0088325 |
JONES SHAUNK |
2009/691ASB/KL2TD66E498653751 |
|
$ (7.63) |
2009-03-0068639 |
JOYCE JAMES L OR |
2005/VK359/2G4WC562X51324359 |
|
$ (238.43) |
|
JOYCE JOYCE A |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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2009-01-0007543 |
KAYSER ANTHONY F |
23 DARTMOUTH DR |
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$ (58.17) |
|
|
|
|
|
2009-03-0070011 |
L AND K SHEET METAL |
2009/104NDZ/1GNDT33S892116014 |
|
$ (253.99) |
|
|
|
|
|
2009-04-0085125 |
MONGEAU DENISE E |
1994/6718CB/1B7HC16Y2RS611484 |
|
$ (31.21) |
2009-03-0075525 |
MUNRO CHARLES W |
2005/480TMV/2D4FV48VX5H535779 |
|
$ (7.02) |
|
|
|
|
|
2009-03-0075916 |
NEW ENGLAND PLASTERS |
2006/11CL85/1FTSX21576EB70345 |
|
$ (257.71) |
|
|
|
|
|
2009-01-0011011 |
PAGANO ELIZABETH |
5 SHAWNEE RD |
|
$ (27.04) |
|
|
|
|
|
2009-02-0041439 |
SAFETY KLEEN SYSTEMS INC |
VARIOUS |
|
$ (45.00) |
2009-01-0001602 |
SNYDER CHARLES |
201 BURKE ST |
|
$ (96.03) |
2009-03-0085158 |
SPERRY JONATHAN D |
2008/24CF53/1FMCU02Z88KA33448 |
|
$ (33.45) |
2009-03-0087142 |
TRAINOR JAMES M OR |
2001/7CU833/1GCCS19W21K131781 |
$(13.97) |
$ (155.23) |
|
TRAINOR MARGARET M |
|
|
|
2009-03-0087143 |
TRAINOR JAMES M OR |
2008/784MSO/1GNDT13S682220794 |
$(20.96) |
$ (232.85) |
|
TRAINOR MARGARET M |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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2009-04-0087707 |
TRINKS CHRISTOPHER J |
2001/656XEU/JHLRD18461C002301 |
|
$ (38.72) |
|
|
|
|
|
2009-03-0089002 |
WATTS ERIC |
1999/858RUB/4T1BG22K0XU886818 |
|
$ (7.88) |
2008-01-0015545 |
WELLS FARGO REAL ESTATE TAX |
122 ROXBURY RD |
|
$(1,781.76) |
|
SERVICE LLC |
|
|
|
SUBTOTAL |
|
|
$(34.93) |
$(14,560.95) |
TOTAL |
|
|
|
$(14,665.60) |
Outdoor Amusement Permit Applications:
Gengras Harley-Davidson Spring Open House
MOTION By Bill Horan
seconded by Barbara Rossi
to approve the outdoor amusement permit application of Gengras Harley-Davidson
to conduct a Spring Open House with stunt rider shows, vendors, sales, live music and
a BBQ at Gengras Harley-Davidson Motorcycles, at 221 Governor Street on Saturday, April 30th
from 9AM to 4PM with live music from 9AM to 4PM and on Sunday, May 1st from 10AM to 3PM with
live music from 10AM to 3PM, 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.
Margaritas Restaurant: Cinco de Mayo
MOTION By Ram Aberasturia
seconded by Linda Russo
to approve the outdoor amusement permit from Matthew Nord,
General Manager of Margaritas Restaurant to conduct outdoor
bottled beer and Margarita serving station to celebrate Cinco de
Mayo at Margarita’s Restaurant located at 330 Roberts Street on
Thursday, May 5th from 12PM to 12:30AM on Friday, May 6th,
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.
Riverfront Recapture, Inc.: Riverfest 2011
MOTION By Marc Weinberg
seconded by Susan Skowronek
to approve the outdoor amusement permit application, Riverfest 2011, filed on behalf of
Riverfront Recapture, Inc. by Jessica Leone, its Public Events Manager, to conduct outdoor
musical performances on Saturday July 9, 2011 – with a rain date of Sunday, July 10th – between
the hours of 4PM and 9:30PM, with music occurring between the hours of 4PM and 9PM,
and a fireworks display occurring between 9PM and 9:30PM, in the vicinity of Founders Plaza
and Great River Park on East River Drive, 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.
Riverfront Recapture, Inc.: Olmstead Summer Classic – Hartford Pops
MOTION By Marc Weinberg
seconded by Barbara Rossi
to approve the outdoor amusement permit application submitted by Jessica Leone, Public
Events Manager, for Riverfront Recapture, Inc. to conduct the Olmstead Summer Classic, a
Hartford Pops concert series, to be held in Great River Park in East Hartford on the following
Saturdays: May 28th, June 25th and, July 30th from 7PM to 9PM, with music from 7PM to 9PM,
and a rain date of Friday, August 26th with the same hours, 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.
Riverfront Recapture, Inc.: Riverfront U.S. Title Series
MOTION By Marc Weinberg
seconded by Linda Russo
to approve the outdoor amusement permit application, Riverfront U.S. Title Series, submitted
by Jessica Leone, Public Events Manager, for Riverfront Recapture to conduct professional
power boat races on the Connecticut River, launched out of Great River Park on the following
dates and times in 2011:
Friday, Sept 2nd Setup/Boat Testing 9AM to 5PM
Saturday, Sept 3rd Racing 10AM to 5PM, music Noon to 4PM
Sunday, Sept 4th Racing 12PM to 5PM, music Noon to 4PM
Additionally, the applicant seeks authorization to sell or dispense alcoholic beverages in
connection with this event under the provisions of Section 14-7(b) and Section 14-10 (13)
of the Town of East Hartford Code of Ordinances; 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.
Head of the Riverfront Rowing Regatta
MOTION By Ram Aberasturia
seconded by Linda Russo
to approve the outdoor amusement permit application submitted by Jessica Leone,
Public Events Manger, for Riverfront Recapture, Inc. to conduct a rowing regatta on the
Connecticut River beginning at the Charter Oak Landing in Hartford on Sunday,
October 2, 2011 from 7AM to 4PM, 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 Qualifications: Temporary Acting Town Clerk
MOTION By Bill Horan
seconded by Barbara Rossi
to adopt the following resolution:
Waiver of Qualifications: Acting Town Clerk/Registrar of Vital Statistics
WHEREAS, Mayor Leclerc wishes to temporarily appoint Patricia Consalvo as Acting Town Clerk/Registrar of Vital Statistics; and
WHEREAS, Patricia Consalvo possesses a certification from the State of Connecticut as a certified Connecticut Town Clerk; and
WHEREAS, the qualifications listed in Section 2-115 of the Town of East Hartford Ordinances requires the Town Clerk/Registrar of Vital Statistics to have a Bachelor’s Degree in Business or Public Administration or a closely related field (the “Educational Qualification”); and
WHEREAS, Patricia Consalvo does not hold the Educational Qualification, but has substantial practical work experience for the Town with land and vital statistic records, general and special election procedures, town government records and license and fee schedules; and
WHEREAS, Section 2-114 of the Town of East Hartford Ordinances allows the Town Council to waive the Educational Qualification.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Town Council waive the Educational Qualification for the appointment of Patricia Consalvo as Acting Town Clerk/Registrar of Vital Statistics.
On call of the vote, motion carried 9/0.
OPPORTUNITY FOR COUNCILLORS TO DIRECT QUESTIONS TO THE ADMINISTRATION
Ram Aberasturia asked that the Council consider an alternate method to disposing used-equipment from the Board of Education by selling that equipment on eBay and using the proceeds of any sales to fund scholarships for East Hartford students. Chair Kehoe suggested that this matter be referred to the Town Council’s Town-owned Property Other Than Real Estate subcommittee for further discussion.
Pat Harmon (1) inquired on the status of the construction of the new firehouse on Brewer Street – specifically if the project is on budget and if it’s on schedule for completion; (2) asked what the progress is on the $900M granted to the town for the construction or remodeling of a new senior center; (3) heard that there was going to be electronic garbage receptacles installed along Main Street and wanted confirmation from the Mayor; and (4) inquired on the salary changes for the Directors of Public Works, Finance, Parks and Recreation, and Finance.
Bill Horan reminded all that April 30th is the opening day for East Hartford Little League at Gorman Field.
Eric Thompson (1) asked if the salary increases for the Finance Director and the Parks and Recreation Director that been proposed in the Mayor’s recommended budget will be implemented; (2) requested contact information for the new East Hartford Police Department liaison; and (3) asked if there is more information available for the upcoming joint meeting with the East Hartford Housing Authority.
COUNCIL ACTION ON EXECUTIVE SESSION MATTERS
None
OPPORTUNITY FOR RESIDENTS TO SPEAK
Mayor Leclerc (1) announced that the East Hartford Police Department has been actively enforcing the “Distracted Driving” law and will provide the statistics to the Council office; (2) invited the Councillors to join her on a walk-through of the new firehouse on Brewer Street at 6PM on Tuesday, May 3rd, and (3) reported that she was with Senator LeBeau at the State Capitol inquiring on PILOT funds and advocating with the Connecticut Conference of Municipalities.
ADJOURNMENT
MOTION By Eric Thompson
seconded by Bill Horan
to adjourn (8:37 p.m.).
Motion carried 9/0.
The Chair announced that the next meeting of the Town Council would be on Wednesday, April 20, 2011, due to the observance of Passover.
Attest________________________________
Angela M. Attenello
TOWN COUNCIL CLERK
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