EAST HARTFORD TOWN COUNCIL
TOWN COUNCIL CHAMBERS
OCTOBER 4, 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 7:35 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 Eric Thompson
to amend the agenda as follows:
add, under New Business, Item. 8. E. entitled
Referral to Fees Committee re: Leased Space at the
East Hartford Community Cultural Center.
Motion carried 9/0.
OPPORTUNITY FOR RESIDENTS TO ADDRESS THE COUNCIL ON AGENDA ITEMS
Mayor Leclerc (1) thanked Ed Chavez and Stacey Krechko for once again spearheading the United Way campaign; (2) recognized Robert Pasek for his time of service on the Historic District Commission; and (3) urged the Council to support the Public Health Preparedness Grant and stated that the grant monies include both the salary and benefits associated with the individual who administers this program.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
September 20, 2011 Regular Meeting
MOTION By Barbara Rossi
seconded by Eric Thompson
to approve the minutes of the September 20, 2011 Regular Meeting.
Motion carried 9/0.
COMMUNICATIONS AND PETITIONS
United Way Campaign Kick-off
Ed Chavez, a 911 dispatcher for the Town of East Hartford, and Stacy Krechko, Youth Services Secretary, co-Chairs of this year’s United Way campaign, stated that this year’s campaign started October 1st and will run through October 31st. “Penny Wars” are back and this contest has contributed to making East Hartford one of the top tier towns in Connecticut recognized by United Way. Another fundraising idea, which was implemented by Ms. Krechko and supported by Mayor Leclerc, was “Blue Jeans for a Buck”, which helped raise $184 for the United Way. Also, this year the United Way is offering a free 2011-2012 NFL schedule to all participants. Ms. Krechko presented the Council Clerk with a specially marked red bucket for collecting
pennies for the “Penny Wars”.
Resignation of Robert J. Pasek from the Historic District Commission and Resignation
of David Hughes from the Zoning Board of Appeals
Chair Kehoe thanked Mr. Pasek for his service on the Historic District Commission and thanked Mr. Hughes for his service on the Zoning Board of Appeals.
NEW BUSINESS
Reprogramming CDBG Funds for Main Street Streetscape
MOTION By Barbara Rossi
seconded by Susan Skowronek
to adopt the following resolution:
WHEREAS, the Town of East Hartford has $56,227 in Community Development Block Grant funds available for reprogramming from the Thirty-fifth Program Year (2009-2010) Streetscape Improvements account, used only for sidewalk improvements; and
WHEREAS, the Town desires to use those funds to establish a Main Street Streetscape account to be used for physical improvements in the central business district, including, but not limited to, tree planting, trash receptacles, public signage, and benches, in addition to sidewalk improvements; and
WHEREAS, in accordance with the Grants Administration Office’s Citizen Participation Plan, a 30 calendar day citizen comment period was provided through the publication of a legal notice on August 23, 2011.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the East Hartford Town Council does authorize the reprogramming of the aforementioned 35th Year funds for Main Street Streetscape account.
AND FURTHER, BE IT RESOLVED that the East Hartford Town Council does authorize its Mayor, Marcia A. Leclerc, to act as a representative of the Town and to submit such documents as may be necessary to enact this reprogramming to the US Department of Housing and Urban Development.
On call of the vote, motion carried 9/0.
Public Health Preparedness Grant Contract
MOTION By Linda Russo
seconded by Eric Thompson
to adopt the following resolution:
RESOLVED that Mayor Marcia A. Leclerc has been empowered to make, execute and approve on behalf of this corporation any and all contracts or amendments thereof with the State of Connecticut Department of Public Health to fund a $163,956 “Public Health Preparedness” grant for the period August 10th 2011 through August 9th 2014.
On call of the vote, motion carried 9/0.
Outdoor Amusement Permit Application: Holiday Fest 2011
MOTION By Ram Aberasturia
seconded by Pat Harmon
to approve the outdoor amusement permit application entitled
Holiday Fest 2011, as submitted by Patricia Sirois, Chair of the East Hartford Beautification Commission, to conduct the Annual Holiday Fest from December 2nd through December 5th with activities as follows:
- Tree-lighting ceremony with music and singing to be held on the lawn of the Town Green on Friday, December 2nd, between the hours of 6:30PM and 7:30PM
- Miscellaneous activities including an outdoor petting zoo, horse drawn wagon and a snowman building contest to be held on the Town Green on Sunday, December 4th, between the hours of 12:00PM and 3:00PM
- Tree of Lights ceremony with music to be held on the lawn of the Raymond Library on Monday, December 5th, between the hours of 6:00PM and 6:30PM
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.
Refund of Taxes
MOTION By Marc Weinberg
seconded by Barbara Rossi
to refund taxes in the amount of $18,669.03
pursuant to Section 12-129 of the Connecticut General Statutes.
Motion carried 9/0.
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2010-03-0050162 |
ACEVEDO ESMERALDA |
4M2ZU86P4YUJ37097 |
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BLAKE ANDREA M |
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2010-03-0056541 |
CHASE AUTO FINANCE CORP |
JF1SG63687H740940 |
-343.11 |
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2009-03-0060996 |
EAN HOLDINGS LLC |
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2009-03-0060998 |
EAN HOLDINGS LLC |
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2009-03-0061002 |
EAN HOLDINGS LLC |
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2009-03-0061006 |
EAN HOLDINGS LLC |
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2009-03-0061014 |
EAN HOLDINGS LLC |
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2009-03-0061024 |
EAN HOLDINGS LLC |
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EAN HOLDINGS LLC |
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EAN HOLDINGS LLC |
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2009-03-0061035 |
EAN HOLDINGS LLC |
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2009-03-0061044 |
EAN HOLDINGS LLC |
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EAN HOLDINGS LLC |
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2009-03-0061048 |
EAN HOLDINGS LLC |
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2009-03-0061056 |
EAN HOLDINGS LLC |
5NPET4AC3AH576179 |
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2009-03-0061062 |
EAN HOLDINGS LLC |
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2009-03-0061067 |
EAN HOLDINGS LLC |
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EAN HOLDINGS LLC |
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EAN HOLDINGS LLC |
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EAN HOLDINGS LLC |
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EAN HOLDINGS LLC |
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EAN HOLDINGS LLC |
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EAN HOLDINGS LLC |
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EAN HOLDINGS LLC |
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EAN HOLDINGS LLC |
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EAN HOLDINGS LLC |
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EAN HOLDINGS LLC |
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EAN HOLDINGS LLC |
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EAN HOLDINGS LLC |
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EAN HOLDINGS LLC |
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EAN HOLDINGS LLC |
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EAN HOLDINGS LLC |
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EAN HOLDINGS LLC |
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EAN HOLDINGS LLC |
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EAN HOLDINGS LLC |
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EAN HOLDINGS LLC |
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EAN HOLDINGS LLC |
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2009-03-0061191 |
EAN HOLDINGS LLC |
1D3HV18P79S797237 |
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2009-03-0061192 |
EAN HOLDINGS LLC |
1FTRW14839FB08506 |
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2009-03-0061203 |
EAN HOLDINGS LLC |
1N6AD07W59C415794 |
-343.88 |
2009-04-0082186 |
EAN HOLDINGS LLC |
2G1WB5EN4A1178000 |
-148.3 |
2009-04-0082251 |
EAN HOLDINGS LLC |
KMHDU4AD0AU833950 |
-200.04 |
2010-03-0060917 |
EAN HOLDINGS LLC |
1D8HN44E09B504875 |
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2010-03-0060957 |
EAN HOLDINGS LLC |
2G1WB5EN4A1178000 |
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2010-03-0065117 |
GROSS DIANA M |
1B3EJ46X6YN143971 |
-36.9 |
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2010-03-0068166 |
JOHNSON SHAWN OR |
3N1AB61E97L686437 |
-268.82 |
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TOTAL |
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$18,669.03 |
Referral to Fees Committee re: Leased Space at the East Hartford Community Cultural Center
MOTION By Marc Weinberg
seconded by Pat Harmon
to refer to the Fees Committee the issue of leasing Room 103 at
the East Hartford Community Cultural Center, with instructions to
review the proposed one-year lease and its terms and to report
back to the Town Council with its recommendations, if any.
Motion carried 9/0.
OPPORTUNITY FOR COUNCILLORS TO DIRECT QUESTIONS TO THE ADMINISTRATION
Pat Harmon (1) asked if the Mayor was able to obtain newer and larger signs to post at entrances to Prospect Street which state that truck traffic is limited to deliveries only; (2) suggested that the answers to questions posed by the Councillors at Town Council meetings be communicated at the following Council meeting so that citizens may hear responses to those issues; (3) stated that the tree belts along Forbes Street from Brewer to Maple are in very poor condition and need to be repaired, either now or in the spring; and (4) would like the town to check on residents of Housing Authority senior complexes during severe storms – like the recent hurricane – to make sure that they are safe.
Eric Thompson asked (1) if the Housing Authority buildings are on town-owned property; and (2) if the town receives PILOT-type funding for the Housing Authority properties.
Susan Skowronek reported that this past spring, a storm brought down a telephone pole on College Drive. While CL&P erected a new pole, the old one is still there. Ms. Skowronek asked that the town look into this.
COUNCIL ACTION ON EXECUTIVE SESSION MATTERS
None
OPPORTUNITY FOR RESIDENTS TO SPEAK
Susan Kniep, 50 Olde Roberts Street, (1) asked that the East Hartford Housing Authority minutes be posted to the town’s website; (2) stated that some people, including Councillor Thompson, were not aware of a Council liaison to the East Hartford Housing Authority; (3) believes that the Town Council should be meeting jointly, perhaps on a monthly basis, with the East Hartford Housing Authority; (3) asked that an update on the status of the town’s assessment revaluation should be on the next Town Council agenda; (4) has forwarded to the Town Council a proposed resolution to revise the state’s collective bargaining laws and asked that it be on the next Town Council agenda; and (5) asked that the actual wages of town employees, including base salary, overtime and benefits, be posted to the town’s website or a
hard copy be filed in the Town Clerk’s office.
Minority Leader Eric Thompson asked for a point of personal privilege to address the previous speaker’s comments. Councillor Thompson stated that he is aware of Council-appointed liaisons to various agencies, including the liaison to the East Hartford Housing Authority. What was unclear to him was the specific duties of a liaison as it relates to communication with the Council.
Mayor Leclerc (1) thanked David Hughes for his service on the Zoning Board of Appeals; (2) commented on the success of the Citizen’s Academy; (3) stated that the January 2011submission to FEMA for 75% reimbursement has been approved and the town will be receiving $197,510 to help defray the cost of this past winter’s storms; (4) said that Youth Services 40th anniversary will be held on October 12th at 5PM at the East Hartford Community Cultural Center; (5) reported that 3 Saunders Street will be demolished soon; (6) announced that flu shots will be available at the South End Senior Center on November 4th and November 18th; and (7) plans on presenting the Council with an update on the Central Connecticut Solid Waste Authority ordinance enacted by the Council in August
2010.
Barbara Rossi (1) congratulated Youth Services for their 40th Anniversary; and (2) announced that Mykquan Williams, who had recently been recognized by the Council for the Ringside World Tournament Boxing title, is participating in the National PAL Boxing Championship in Toledo Ohio and wished him well.
Susan Skowronek encourage all residents to attend East Hartford High School football games to support the team and the marching band.
ADJOURNMENT
MOTION By Eric Thompson
seconded by Bill Horan
to adjourn (8:39 p.m.).
Motion carried 9/0.
The Chair announced that the next meeting of the Town Council would be on October 18, 2011.
Attest________________________________
Angela M. Attenello
TOWN COUNCIL CLERK
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