EAST HARTFORD TOWN COUNCIL
TOWN COUNCIL CHAMBERS
JUNE 21, 2011
PRESENT Chair Richard F. Kehoe, Vice Chair William P. Horan, Jr., 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 7:40 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.
Chair Kehoe called for a moment of silence to honor the life of Judge John D. Brennan, a longtime resident of the town, who served as Council President (Mayor) of the town of East Hartford from 1963-1965. He became a judge in 1976 and mediated thousands of family cases. He was very skilled and highly respected in the judicial system. He will be missed.
RECOGNITIONS AND AWARDS
June Beautification Commission Awards
Patricia Byrnes, a member of the Beautification Commission, presented the following awards: Residential - the Kleef Family, 69 Cavan Road; Business – Stone Academy, 745 Burnside Avenue; and a Special Recognition – the Renkert Family, 160 Madison Street.
Chair Kehoe joined with Ms. Byrnes in thanking the recipients for their hard work and for making East Hartford a prettier place to live.
OPPORTUNITY FOR RESIDENTS TO ADDRESS THE COUNCIL ON AGENDA ITEMS
Susan Kniep, 50 Olde Roberts Street, (1) suggested a delay of any action on the bond resolution since the residents can’t afford any additional bonding; (2) asked if the funds allocated to Housing Rehabilitation through the Community Development Block Grant could be used in a way to service more residents in low to moderate income brackets; (3) suggested that executive session matters be openly discussed at a regular Town Council meeting before taking any action; (4) complimented the Council for the posting of the meeting packet on-line and asked that the administration post the town’s check register on-line; and (5) supports the funding of The Interval House through the CDBG program.
The following citizens spoke in favor of funding The Interval House through the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) 37th Year: Icy Mounds, 10 Heather Drive; Catherine Knight, 1325 Burnside Avenue; Maria, a counselor at Interval House; Rosella Sharp, 16 Ambrose Terrace; Cecile Enrico, Executive Director for The Interval House; and Donna Andrini, Program Coordinator for The Interval House East.
Susan Harkett-Turley, Executive Director for Housing Education Resource Center (HERC), thanked the town for including her organization in the 2011-2012 proposed allocations to CDBG. Ms. Harkett-Turley also stated that she supports funding The Interval House.
Mayor Leclerc (1) thanked Fran Ingallinera for her service on the Commission on Services for Persons with Disabilities; (2) recognized the efforts of both Scott Hollister and Ken Sek for their service on the Hockanum River Commission; (3) asked that the Council support the $7M bond for the town’s flood control rehabilitation project; (4) asked that the Council support the end of the year interdepartmental transfers and supplemental budget appropriation; (5) supports the CCAT grant; (6) suggested that the Council revise the CDBG 37th Year Program to include funding for The Interval House; (7) believes that Richard Rivera will be an asset to the Inland/Wetlands-Environmental Commission and supports that appointment; and (8) reminded the Council that Webster Bank will provide an ice cream truck at the Sounds of Summer
Concerts.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
June 7, 2011 Executive Session/L. Machia
MOTION By Barbara Rossi
seconded by Pat Harmon
to approve the minutes of the June 7, 2011 Executive Session/L. Machia.
Motion carried 9/0.
June 7, 2011 Regular Meeting
MOTION By Barbara Rossi
seconded by Eric Thompson
to approve the minutes of the June 7, 2011 Regular Meeting.
Motion carried 9/0.
COMMUNICATIONS AND PETITIONS
Resignations: Fran Ingallinera from Commission on Services for Persons with Disabilities and Scott Hollister and Ken Sek from the Hockanum River Commission
Chair Kehoe accepted, regrettably, the resignations of Fran Ingallinera from the Commission on Services for Persons with Disabilities and Scott Hollister and Ken Sek from the Hockanum River Commission and thanked them for their dedication to the town.
MOTION By Barbara Rossi
seconded by Eric Thompson
to take Item 8. E., Community Development Block Grant 37th Program Year
out of order to accommodate those present.
Motion carried 9/0.
NEW BUSINESS
Community Development Block Grant 37th Program Year
MOTION By Linda Russo
seconded by Barbara Rossi
to adopt the following resolution:
WHEREAS, The Town of East Hartford is entitled to Thirty-seventh Program Year funding under Title I of the Housing and Community Development
Act of 1974, as amended, totaling $599,142; and
WHEREAS, receipt of this entitlement grant is contingent upon the submission of a Thirty-seventh Program Year Action Plan, and Certifications of Compliance; and
WHEREAS, citizen input was obtained, in accordance with the Grants Administration Office’s Citizen Participation Plan, at three Public Hearings held on November 3, 2010 and March 14, 2011.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Town Council of the Town of East Hartford recognizes the need for funding the objectives contained in the Thirty-seventh Program Year Action Plan and endorses this Plan as reflecting the Town’s Community Development needs.
AND, FURTHER, BE IT RESOLVED that the Town Council does support and authorize the submission of the Thirty-seventh Program Year Action Plan, and Grantee Certifications to the US Department of Housing and Urban Development and authorizes its Mayor, Marcia A. Leclerc, to act as representative of the Town and to enter into contract with the US Department of Housing and Urban Development.
MOTION By Linda Russo
seconded by Susan Skowronek
to amend the motion to reduce Senior Support Services
by $5,000 and to establish a new line item for The Interval House
in the amount of $5,000.
Motion carried 9/0.
On call of the vote of the amended motion, motion carried 9/0.
TOWN OF EAST HARTFORD
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM
37th YEAR ACTION PLAN
September 1, 2011 - August 31, 2012
PUBLIC SERVICES
Senior Support Services $20,711
Funding for the delivery of services to East Hartford’s elderly population. Eligible activity under 24 CFR
570.201(e), meets HUD national objective criteria under 24 CFR 570.208(a)(2)(A).
CRT - East Hartford Community Shelter $35,000
Funding to supplement the operating budget at the East Hartford Community Shelter or the homeless
located at 381-385 Main Street. Eligible activity under 24 CFR 570.201(e), meets HUD national objective
criteria under 24 CFR 570.208(a)(2)(A).
Housing Education Resource Center $13,000
Funding for the provision of fair housing services including education and counseling to tenants and
landlords town-wide as well as foreclosure prevention. Eligible activity under 24 CFR 570.201(e), meets
HUD national objective criteria under 24 CFR 570.208(a)(2)(B).
Interfaith Ministries $9,000
Funding to supplement the operating budget of the Friendship Center free hot meal program. Eligible
activity under 24 CFR 570.201(e), meets HUD national objective criteria under 24 CFR 570.208(a)(2)(D).
PROJECTS
Streetscape Improvements $100,000
Funding for physical improvements to the central business district, including but not limited to, tree planting,
trash receptacles, sidewalk replacement, public signage, and benches. Eligible activity under 24 CFR 270.201(c),
meets HUD national objective criteria under 24 CFR 570.208(a)(1).
Housing Rehabilitation $301,603
Funding for limited housing rehabilitation in one to four unit owner-occupied properties inhabited by low
and moderate income families. Eligible activity under 24 CFR 570.202(a)(1), meets HUD national objective
criteria under 24 CFR 570.208(a)(3).
ADMINISTRATION
Program Administration $119,828
Oversight, management, monitoring and coordination of the Community Development Block Grant Program.
Eligible activity under 24 CFR 570.206.
TOTAL $599,142
At this point, the Council returned to the order of the agenda.
Flood Control System:
G.E.I. Consultants, Inc.: PowerPoint Presentation
On hand to address this agenda item were Tim Bockus, Acting Public Works Director; Denise Horan, Town Engineer; and James Nickerson, P.E., Project Manager from G.E.I. Consultants, Inc. Mr. Nickerson conducted the presentation to the Council which summarized the issues left to complete in the town’s flood control system. By U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ standards, five items have been deemed unacceptable and are slated to be corrected, hopefully utilizing bond funding. Those items are: Timber Bulkhead, Toe Drain System, Closure Structure, Storage Pond Dredging, and Pump Station Repairs. Mr. Bockus stated that the PowerPoint presentation has been posted to the town’s website for the public to view.
Financial Impact to Town of East Hartford
Mike Walsh, Finance Director, provided the Council with charts and graphs showing the cost of the bonds, amortized over twenty years, to the taxpayer based on market values ranging from $150,000 to $250,000. Chair Kehoe suggested that the amortization schedule should be reduced to ten years, rather than twenty years, and asked Mr. Walsh to return to the Council with those ten-year figures.
Setting a Public Hearing Date
MOTION By Barbara Rossi
seconded by Susan Skowronek
to set a public hearing date of Tuesday, August 2, 2011 at 7:00PM in Town Council Chambers to hear public comment on the resolution to appropriate $7,000,000 bonds for corrective action to be taken on the town’s flood control system.
Motion carried 9/0.
Bid Waiver: Flood Protection Rehabilitation Project
MOTION By Barbara Rossi
seconded by Linda Russo
to waive the bidding requirements of Town Ordinance Section 10-7(b)
and authorize the Administration to utilize the quality-based system
outlined in a May 24, 2011 memorandum from Nick Casparino, Civil
Engineer, to Tim Bockus, Acting Director of Public Works, as a process for
hiring a consultant firm for design services related to the Flood Protection
Rehabilitation Project, such waiver being in the best interests of the Town
as it will expedite the construction projects necessary to secure Federal
Emergency Management Agency accreditation of the East Hartford Flood Protection System.
Motion carried 9/0.
End of Fiscal Year 2010-2011:
Interdepartmental Budget Transfers
MOTION By Barbara Rossi
seconded by Marc Weinberg
to approve the interdepartmental transfers for fiscal year 2010-2011
consistent with the transfers listed in a memorandum from Finance
Director Michael Walsh to Mayor Marcia Leclerc dated June 21, 2011
totaling $571,000 in transfers within the General Fund as follows:
General Fund To |
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Account Number |
Name |
Amount |
G1300-60110 |
Registrar's Permanent Services |
1,000 |
G2200-63131 |
Corp. Counsel - Settlement |
20,000 |
G2400-60110 |
Library - Permanent Services |
10,000 |
G2950-60110 |
Grants - Permanent Services |
30,000 |
G5204-60110 |
Police Operations - Permanent Services |
165,000 |
G5317-60110 |
Fire Suppression - Permanent Services |
343,000 |
G9400-60110 |
Social Services - Permanent Services |
1,000 |
G9700-63244 |
Capital Improvement - Leases |
1,000 |
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TOTAL |
571,000 |
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General Fund From |
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Account Number |
Name |
Amount |
G1100-63134 |
Town Council - Internal Audit |
10,000 |
G1200-63221 |
Town Clerk - Printing |
7,000 |
G2100-60110 |
Mayor's Office - Permanent Services |
27,000 |
G2300-60110 |
Human Resources - Permanent Services |
32,000 |
G3800-63499 |
Employee Benefits - Reserve for Severance |
138,000 |
G6100-60110 |
Inspections and Permits - Perm. Services |
8,000 |
G8200-60110 |
Park and Rec. Maintenance - Perm. Services |
44,000 |
G9100-60110 |
Health - Permanent Services |
17,000 |
G9510-66500 |
Debt - Note Interest (Town) |
200,000 |
G9600-60201 |
Contingency - Reserve for Neg. |
88,000 |
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TOTAL |
571,000 |
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The funds being transferred are certified as available and unobligated. |
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Motion carried 9/0.
Supplemental Budget Appropriation
MOTION By Barbara Rossi
seconded by Bill Horan
to adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION CONCERNING A SUPPLEMENTAL BUDGET APPROPRIATION AND FUND BALANCE TRANSFER TO FUND YEAR-END PUBLIC WORKS AND FIRE DEPARTMENT EXPENDITURES FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2011
WHEREAS, the Public Works Department of the Town of East Hartford, based on an unusually severe winter with record amounts of snowfall, paid out overtime totaling in excess of $773,000 compared to an original budget of $320,000 in the 2010-2011 fiscal year, and
WHEREAS, the Fire Department of the Town of East Hartford, due to contractually required minimum staffing and open positions due to vacancies, injuries, and one non-service related disability exceeded their overtime budget, and
WHEREAS, sufficient monies are unavailable within the normal operating budget of the Public Works Department, the Fire Department, or the Town to cover the aforementioned expenses.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the East Hartford Town Council does hereby approve this Supplemental Budget Appropriation of funds in the amount of $600,000 from the Town’s Undesignated Fund Balance for the purpose of funding fiscal year 2010-2011 costs as listed below and does hereby amend the current 2010-2011 fiscal year Operating Budget to reflect the addition of the attached Supplemental Revenue Appropriation and Expenditure Appropriation.
G0320-55900 Fund Balance Appropriation 600,000
G7300-60141 PW - Highway Services – Overtime 500,000
G5317-60141 Fire Suppression - Overtime 100,000
Funds certified as unobligated and available.
On call of the vote, motion carried 9/0.
Preliminary Year-end Financial Results
Mike Walsh, Finance Director, summarized the preliminary year-end financial results of the town. Fund balance sits at 8.4% of budget, which falls in the 5-10% range guidelines as set forth by Moody’s. Mr. Walsh indicated that the budget freeze implemented in January 2011 helped tremendously with aiding other departments where funding was needed – especially Public Works due to an unprecedented winter season.
Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program
MOTION By Bill Horan
seconded by Eric Thompson
to adopt the following resolution:
WHEREAS, the U. S. Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs’ Bureau of Justice Assistance, for the Fiscal Year 2011-2012, has federal funds set aside for the Town of East Hartford in the amount of $ 32,809.00 under the Justice Assistance Grant (JAG); and
WHEREAS, these funds may be used to purchase law enforcement equipment in support of the activities of the East Hartford Police Department, with no required cash match by the Town of East Hartford; and
WHEREAS, the East Hartford Police Department desires to use these funds for this purpose and purchase:
- An all-terrain type vehicle to be used for proactive patrolling of the flood control dike, bike paths, riverfront area, and other areas;
- Equipment, weapons, and a portable Incident Command board for the Tactical Response Team; and
- Surveillance equipment to be used for criminal investigations and in hostage negotiation and resolution.
NOW, THEREFORE, LET IT BE RESOLVED: That Marcia A. Leclerc, Mayor of the Town of East Hartford, is authorized to make application to, and execute and approve on behalf of this corporation, any and all documents, contracts, and amendments as may be required by the U. S. Department of Justice as they may pertain to this JAG grant.
On call of the vote, motion carried 9/0.
Office of Economic Adjustment Supplemental Grant: Connecticut Center for Advanced Technology (CCAT)
MOTION By Barbara Rossi
seconded by Susan Skowronek
to adopt the following resolution:
WHEREAS, the United States Department of Defense, Office of Economic Adjustment (OEA), recognizes the need to develop a plan to assess the impact of the termination of the U.S. Air Force F-22 production contract with Pratt & Whitney Aircraft on the manufacturing workforce in East Hartford and the surrounding region; and
WHEREAS, OEA had grant funding available as established under Title 10 of the U.S. Code, Subsection 2391(b)(1)(C) for this purpose; and
WHEREAS, the OEA invited the Town of East Hartford to submit a funding proposal in the amount of $990,000 with the Connecticut Center for Advanced Technology, Inc. (CCAT), to develop a plan to assess this impact on the local, regional, and national workforce and to design a service delivery model to assist displaced workers involved in the aerospace and defense manufacturing workforce nationwide, which was awarded in October of 2010; and
WHEREAS, OEA has supplemental grant funding available under Title 10 of the U.S. Code, Subsection 2391(b)(1)(C) of up to $1.5 million dollars to continue these planning efforts; and
WHEREAS, these additional OEA funds also require a 10% match of in-kind funding, which CCAT will continue to provide.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Town Council of the Town of East Hartford recognizes the need for supplemental funding to assist our regional workforce involved in defense industry manufacturing.
AND FURTHER, BE IT RESOLVED that the Town Council does support and authorize the submission of a supplemental grant application to the OEA in partnership with CCAT for the purposes stated above and authorizes its Mayor, Marcia A. Leclerc, to act as representative of the Town and to enter into contract and make any amendments thereto to receive supplemental funding from this federal agency.
AND FURTHER, BE IT RESOLVED that pursuant to Section 10-7(c) of the Town of East Hartford Code of Ordinances, the Town Council waives the bidding requirements as they relate only to those consultant contracts currently in place through CCAT’s existing work under the original $990,000 grant from OEA.
On call of the vote, motion carried 9/0.
Preventive Health Grant: Diabetes Self-Care
MOTION By Ram Aberasturia
seconded by Barbara Rossi
to adopt the following resolution:
RESOLVED that Mayor Marcia A. Leclerc has been empowered to make application to and execute contracts and any amendments thereof, on behalf of the Corporation, between the Corporation and the State of Connecticut Department of Public Health or its successor agency, concerning a $7,807 Preventive Health Grant for diabetes self-care education programs.
On call of the vote, motion carried 9/0.
Public Health Preparedness DEMHS Region 3 Cities Readiness Initiative
MOTION By Ram Aberasturia
seconded by Eric Thompson
to adopt the following resolution:
RESOLVED that Mayor Marcia A. Leclerc has been empowered to make application to and execute contracts and any amendments thereof, on behalf of the Corporation, between the Corporation and the West Hartford – Bloomfield Health District or its successor agency, concerning a $6,000 “Public Health Preparedness DEMHS Region 3 Cities Readiness Initiative” for the grant period September 15th, 2010 through August 9th, 2011.
On call of the vote, motion carried 9/0.
Recommendation from Real Estate Acquisition & Disposition Committee re: 113 Tolland Street Rear
MOTION By Linda Russo
seconded by Eric Thompson
that the Town Council approve the conveyance of 113 Tolland Street Rear for no consideration
to Charlotte Small, the owner of 113-115 Tolland Street, due to the fact that as part of the
1984-1985 Johnson Street Abandonment Project the property know as 113 Tolland Street Rear
was to have been conveyed to the owner of 113-115 Tolland Street for no consideration.
Motion carried 8/0. Skowronek out of Chamber
Appointment of Richard O. Rivera to Inland/Wetlands Environmental Commission
MOTION By Bill Horan
seconded by Barbara Rossi
to approve the appointment of Richard O. Rivera, 11 Hills Street
to the Inland/Wetlands Environmental Commission, whose term
shall expire December 2012.
Motion carried 8/0. Skowronek out of Chamber
Fees Committee – Acting as a Committee of the Whole – Parks and Recreation Department: Special Revenue Account
MOTION By Marc Weinberg
seconded by Linda Russo
that the Town Council, acting as a Committee of the Whole for the Fees Committee,
approve the creation of a new account for the Special Revenue Program for a
Parks & Recreation Department sponsored concert at the East Hartford Community
Cultural Center during FY 2011-2012 and as more specifically outlined in a memo to
Mayor Marcia Leclerc from Parks & Recreation Department Director Roger Moss dated June 1, 2011.
Motion carried 9/0.
Recommendation from Fees Committee re: Leases for:
ERASE
MOTION By Marc Weinberg
seconded by Pat Harmon
that the Town Council approve a 3-year lease for ERASE (East
of the River Action for Substance-Abuse Elimination) for 1,343.5 SF
located at the former McCartin School, beginning on August 18, 2011
through August 17, 2014 as follows:
08/18/11 – 08/17/12 $3.19/SF $4,285.77 annually
08/18/12 – 08/17/13 $3.39/SF $4,554.47 annually
08/18/13 – 08/17/14 $3.59/SF $4,823.17 annually
and reimburse the Town of East Hartford for a portion of the cost of
utilities based on the amount of leased space.
Motion carried 9/0.
YMCA Day Care Center
MOTION By Marc Weinberg
seconded by Linda Russo
that the Town Council approve a 3-year lease for the YMCA Day
Care Center of 5,144 SF located at the former McCartin School
beginning August 18, 2011 through August 17, 2014 as follows:
08/18/11 – 08/17/12 $2.27 SF $11,676.88 annually
08/18/12 – 08/17/13 $2.47 SF $12,705.68 annually
08/18/13 – 08/17/14 $2.67 SF $13,734.48 annually
and to reimburse the Town of East Hartford for a portion of
utilities based on the amount of leased space.
Motion carried 9/0.
Friends of Center Cemetery
MOTION By Marc Weinberg
seconded by Ram Aberasturia
that the Town Council approve the renewal of the lease for the
Friends of Center Cemetery, Inc. for 763 SF located at the
former McCartin School beginning August 1, 2011 through
July 31, 2014 for $1.00 per year with no charge for utility consumption.
Motion carried 9/0.
East Hartford Community Television
MOTION By Marc Weinberg
seconded by Pat Harmon
that the Town Council approve a five-year lease for the
East Harford Community Television, Inc., a non-profit cable
access television service, which utilizes three rooms in Town Hall –
an office, recording studio, and equipment area, in the amount of
$1.00 per year, with no charge for utility consumption, starting on
July 1, 2011 through June 30, 2016.
Motion carried 9/0.
Refund of Taxes
MOTION By Marc Weinberg
seconded by Susan Skowronek
to refund taxes in the amount of $ 1,802.67
pursuant to Section 12-129 of the Connecticut General Statutes.
Motion carried 9/0.
Bill |
Name |
Prop Loc/Vehicle Info. |
Over Paid |
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2009-03-0051133 |
ANDERSON DOROTHY M OR |
VIN # YS3AL76L6R7002113 |
$ (81.69) |
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ANDERSON JOHN P |
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2008-03-0080852 |
BELL REDDING SYLVIA |
VIN # 4T1BG22K3YU689787 |
$ (7.05) |
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2009-02-0040347 |
CHILDRENS CHOICE LEARNING CTR OF EH LLC |
1184 BURNSIDE AVE |
$ (28.03) |
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2007-03-0061408 |
DUPONT JENNIFER A |
VIN # 1G1JC1448N7160178 |
$ (6.31) |
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2007-03-0061680 |
EASTMAN DAVID J |
VIN # 2G1WF52E639386876 |
$ (16.31) |
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2009-01-0004966 |
INDYMAC MORTGAGE SERVICES |
109 WINDING LN |
$ (30.86) |
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ATTN: TAX DEPT. |
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2008-02-0041101 |
KEGAZEL LLC |
UNIQUE ID # PPM01816 |
$ (381.36) |
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2008-03-0082675 |
ROSARIO ERIC JR |
VIN # 3B7KF23Z21G810143 |
$ (43.16) |
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2009-03-0087032 |
TOYOTA MOTOR CREDIT |
VIN # 5TDZK23C78S192335 |
$ (125.02) |
2007-03-0088136 |
TOYOTA MOTOR CREDIT CORP |
VIN # 5TDBT44A95S244731 |
$ (642.90) |
2008-03-0087458 |
TOYOTA MOTOR CREDIT CORP |
VIN # 5TDBT44A95S244731 |
$ (424.06) |
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2009-04-0088016 |
WARD CLAIRE M |
VIN # 1YVFP80C235M26482 |
$ (15.92) |
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TOTAL |
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(1,802.67) |
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Outdoor Amusement Permit Applications:
15th Annual Sounds of Summer Concert Series
MOTION By Linda Russo
seconded by Barbara Rossi
to approve the outdoor amusement permit application, entitled “15th
Annual Sounds of Summer Concert Series” submitted by C. Roger Moss,
Director of the East Hartford parks and Recreation Department to
conduct regularly scheduled outdoor concerts on the Town Green, Main
Street, from 6:30PM to 8:30PM on the following Thursdays in 2011:
June 30
July 7, 14, 21, 28
August 4 (to be held in Martin Park and fee to East Hartford
Residents), 11, 18, 25
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.
27th Annual Riverfest 5K Road Race
MOTION By Marc Weinberg
seconded by Ram Aberasturia
to approve the outdoor amusement permit application entitled “27th
Annual Riverfest 5K Road Race”, submitted by Jim Uhrig on behalf of the
East Hartford Parks & Recreation Department to hold a 5K run beginning
and ending at Goodwin Park in East Hartford on Saturday, July 9, 2011
from 6AM to 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.
Replica Tall Ship Viewing
MOTION By Bill Horan
seconded by Susan Skowronek
to approve the outdoor amusement permit application entitled “Replica
Tall Ship Viewing” submitted by Goodwin College, Inc. by Daniel Larson,
Senior Project Manger, to conduct a two day public viewing and boarding
of a tall ship, the “Half Moon” at 133 Riverside Drive, at the tall water dock
on the Connecticut River scheduled to arrive on July 5, 2011 with the
public viewing portion to take place on Saturday, July 9, 2011 and
Sunday, July 10, 2011 form 9AM to 4PM both days, 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.
OPPORTUNITY FOR COUNCILLORS TO DIRECT QUESTIONS TO THE ADMINISTRATION
Ram Aberasturia thanked the Mayor for answering his question from the last Town Council meeting regarding the accessibility of Channel 5 through AT&T U-Verse.
Susan Skowronek (1) stated that the house located at 158 Colby Drive appears to be vacant and the lawn is overgrown and needs maintenance. Additionally, newspapers are accumulating on the front lawn; and (2) congratulated Kaitlyn Doucette, Julia Steele, and Michaela Levesque – winners of the “Live Positively” art campaign for the Coca-Cola fuel cell wraps.
Pat Harmon asked for an update on the town’s progress toward mosquito control, especially in the School Street area.
COUNCIL ACTION ON EXECUTIVE SESSION MATTERS
Michelle Spellman vs. Town of East Hartford, et al
MOTION By Barbara Rossi
seconded by Bill Horan
that this Town Council accept the recommendation of the
Corporation Counsel to fully and finally settle the state court
action entitled, Michelle Spellman v. Town of East Hartford, et al.,
for a total sum of $27,000.00
Motion carried 9/0.
OPPORTUNITY FOR RESIDENTS TO SPEAK
Barbara Rossi congratulated the recent Connecticut International Baccalaureate Academy and East Hartford Middle School graduates, and the East Hartford High School seniors, who will graduate on Thursday, June 23, 2011.
ADJOURNMENT
MOTION By Eric Thompson
seconded by Bill Horan
to adjourn (11:07 p.m.).
Motion carried 9/0.
The Chair announced that the next meeting of the Town Council would be on July 12, 2011.
Attest________________________________
Angela M. Attenello
TOWN COUNCIL CLERK
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