EAST HARTFORD TOWN COUNCIL
TOWN COUNCIL CHAMBERS
APRIL 3, 2012
PRESENT 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, and Robert J. Damaschi
ABSENT Chair Richard F. Kehoe, Councillor Patricia Harmon
CALL TO ORDER
Vice Chair Horan called the meeting to order at 7:37 p.m. The Vice Chair announced the exit locations in accordance with
Connecticut General Statute §29-381, after which the Council joined him in the pledge of allegiance.
OPPORTUNITY FOR RESIDENTS TO ADDRESS THE COUNCIL ON AGENDA ITEMS
Michael Kaluszka, 34 Prasser Drive, and Michelle DeDominicis, 56 Hills Street, came forward to speak against the Referral to the Fees Committee regarding the proposed lease for New Cingular Wireless Cell Tower at Gorman Park.
Susan Kniep, 50 Olde Roberts Street, (1) spoke against the proposed lease for New Cingular Wireless Cell Tower at Gorman Park; and (2) is concerned about parking on Olde Roberts Street near Mt. Carmel Hall. Additionally, Ms. Kniep objected to a police department policy whereby any citizen who reports a hazardous situation to the police is directed to stay and wait for an officer to arrive at the scene.
Charles Casella, 22 Brookline Drive, a member of the Library Commission, spoke in favor of the bid waiver for the architects on the Raymond Library expansion and the State Library Construction grant for that same project. Mr. Casella acknowledged the following members of the Library Commission who attended this meeting in support of the expansion project: Debra Arrieta, Rosalie Tavtigian, Gloria Visgilio-Lupi and Florence Schroeter.
Jon Petoskey, 110 Ellington Road, senior pastor of The Pentecostals of East Hartford, part of Wesley Memorial United Methodist Church, spoke in support of the Concert of Praise amusement permit application.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
March 20, 2012 Executive Session/Lentocha
MOTION By Barbara Rossi
seconded by Eric Thompson
to approve the minutes of the March 20, 2012 Executive Session.
Motion carried 7/0.
March 20, 2012 Regular Meeting
MOTION By Barbara Rossi
seconded by Bob Damaschi
to approve the minutes of the March 20, 2012 Regular Meeting.
Motion carried 7/0.
COMMUNICATIONS AND PETITIONS
Presentation: Update on the Raymond Library Expansion Project
Mary Martin, Project Administrator for the Raymond Library Addition Project, briefed the Council on the history of the Raymond Library and the proposed expansion. The new addition itself will add slightly more than 11,000 square feet to the existing building which is approximately 21,000 square feet. This addition will expand the children’s and young adult’s section with family restrooms adjacent to this area, increase computer access, and add a new elevator in the existing section of the library for the community rooms and museum display areas.
Ms. Martin acknowledged Patrick Jones, Director of Library Services, Roy Spiller, Vice President of the Raymond Library Company and members of the Library Commission who were in attendance this evening.
NEW BUSINESS
Bid Waiver: Tuthill & Wells Architects LLC re: Raymond Library Expansion Project
MOTION By Linda Russo
seconded by Barbara Rossi
to waive the bidding requirements of Town Ordinance §10-7 and
authorize the Administration to enter into a contract with Tuthill & Wells Architects LLC,
already procured by the Raymond Library Company, for their design services of the
renovations and expansion of the Raymond Library; such waiver will be in the best interests of the town.
Motion carried 7/0.
Connecticut State Library Construction Grant: Raymond Library Expansion Project
MOTION By Linda Russo
seconded by Barbara Rossi
to adopt the following resolution:
RESOLVED, that the duly elected Mayor, Marcia A. Leclerc, of the Town of East Hartford, is empowered to execute and deliver in the name and on behalf of this organization a certain contract with the Connecticut State Library, State of Connecticut, for a State Public Library Construction Grant.
On call of the vote, motion carried 7/0.
Local Capital Improvement Program (LoCIP) Funds Grant
MOTION By Ram Aberasturia
seconded by Barbara Rossi
to adopt the following resolution:
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 as may be required by the State of Connecticut Office of Policy and Management to secure Local Capital Improvement Program funds (LoCIP) in the amount of $413,115 for projects listed in the approved 2013 municipal capital improvement plan. The projects will be:
- Property Acquisition and Demolition $200,115
- Vacant Fire House #5 Demolition $ 40,000
- Fire House #6 Window and Door Replacement $ 25,000
- Fire Station # 2 Exterior Painting $ 20,000
- Tennis Court Repairs $128,000
On call of the vote, motion carried 7/0.
Referral to Fees Committee re: New Cingular Wireless Cell Tower Lease/Gorman Park
MOTION By Marc Weinberg
seconded by Linda Russo
to refer to the Fees Committee the proposal by New Cingular
Wireless PCS to lease a portion of Gorman Park for the placement of a
cellular communications tower with instructions to investigate the issue
and report back to the Town Council with its recommendations, if any.
Motion carried 7/0.
CCM Energy Purchasing Program Participation Agreement: Solar Applications
MOTION By Linda Russo
seconded by Marc Weinberg
to adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE THE CCM ENERGY PURCHASING PROGRAM PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT
WHEREAS, the Town of East Hartford desires to explore the competitive market for financially appropriate solar applications, and
WHEREAS, the Connecticut Conference of Municipalities (CCM), an organization to which East Hartford belongs, is exploring the solar market on behalf of Connecticut Municipalities, and
WHEREAS, the solar market will soon be very competitive pending the public auction of $8 million of Zero Emission Renewable Energy Credits (ZEREC) by order of PURA (Public Utility Regulatory Agency), and
WHEREAS, the Town desires to participate in one or more solar applications coupled with the execution of a power purchase agreement provided both the solar applications and the power purchase agreement benefit the town financially and environmentally.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Mayor of the Town of East Hartford is authorized to enter into a CCM Energy Purchasing Program Participation Agreement. The details of the agreement shall be mutually determined between the Mayor and CCM, whose signatures will indicate approval of specific terms and conditions.
On call of the vote, motion carried 7/0.
Contingency Transfer: Republican Presidential Primary
MOTION By Eric Thompson
seconded by Ram Aberasturia
to approve the contingency fund transfer of $17,682 to cover the costs
associated with the Republican Presidential Preference Primary to be held
in East Hartford on April 24, 2012 as follows:
From G9600-63492 $17,682
To G1300-60135 12,375
To G1300-62360 1,950
To G1300-63227 1,500
To G1300-65212 1,857
Motion carried 7/0
Appointment to Library Commission
MOTION By Bob Damaschi
seconded by Eric Thompson
to approve the appointment of Esther Clarke to the Library
Commission; term to expire December 2014.
Motion carried 7/0.
Refund of Taxes
MOTION By Marc Weinberg
seconded by Eric Thompson
to refund taxes in the amount of $15,553.55
pursuant to Section 12-129 of the Connecticut General Statutes.
Motion carried 7/0.
Bill |
Name |
Prop Loc/Vehicle Info. |
Int Paid |
Fee Pd |
Over Paid |
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2010-03-0067529 |
A PLUS INSTALLATION LLC |
2008//JALB4W16287400548 |
|
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$ (319.42) |
2010-01-0000298 |
ALBANI MARIE C |
49 HUCKLEBERRY RD |
|
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$ (97.02) |
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|
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2010-01-0000461 |
CORELOGIC |
160 RIDGEWOOD RD |
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$ (2,724.17) |
2010-01-0000661 |
CORELOGIC |
24-26 GRAHAM RD |
|
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$ (2,690.61) |
2010-01-0007350 |
CORELOGIC |
24 TERRY RD |
|
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$ (2,019.60) |
2010-01-0010283 |
CORELOGIC |
82 TIMBER TR |
|
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$ (2,369.48) |
2010-01-0009027 |
CORELOGIC |
40 FOWLER LN |
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$ (2,521.61) |
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2010-01-0005368 |
FREMONT PITKIN L L C |
296 PITKIN ST |
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$ (249.20) |
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2010-03-0064714 |
GRABKA ALFRED OR |
2009//1J4FT47B99D107628 |
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$ (117.96) |
|
GRABKA KRISANN |
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2010-03-0066797 |
HOLMGREN CARL G |
2004//1GTEK14VX4Z346036 |
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$ (151.28) |
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2010-02-0040927 |
K & S DISTRIBUTORS INC |
50 OAKLAND AVE |
|
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$ (154.72) |
2010-01-0007624 |
KELSO WALTER T OR |
55 BIRCHWOOD RD |
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$ (10.00) |
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KELSO EVELYN |
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2010-01-0008305 |
LAWTON RICHARD E |
1970 MAIN ST |
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$ (188.62) |
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2010-01-0009937 |
MILTON CAROLYN |
27 WOOD DR |
|
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$ (6.00) |
|
|
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|
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2010-01-0011740 |
POTTERTON CRAIG R OR |
39 GRANDE RD |
|
|
$ (13.26) |
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DONNA POTTERTON |
|
|
|
|
|
|
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2010-03-0079771 |
RAJAGOPALAN RANGARAJAN |
2001//3N1CB51D31L454353 |
|
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$ (36.55) |
2010-04-0086153 |
ROY ROBBILEE A |
2003//JH2MC13073K903370 |
$(2.00) |
$(5.00) |
$ (8.85) |
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2010-01-0001707 |
SANCHEZ CHRISTOPHER |
51 VERNON RD |
|
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$ (402.69) |
|
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2010-03-0085758 |
TANGUAY MARCEL OR |
2005//3GNFK16ZX5G113707 |
|
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$ (234.06) |
|
TANGUAY JULIE |
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2009-03-0087085 |
TOYOTA MOTOR CREDIT |
2006//JTHCK262962003180 |
|
|
$ (397.26) |
2010-03-0086763 |
TOYOTA MOTOR CREDIT |
2007//JTHBJ46G972109054 |
|
|
$ (141.36) |
2010-04-0086986 |
TOYOTA MOTOR CREDIT |
2011//5TDBK3EH0BS054546 |
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$ (662.83) |
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2010-01-0015371 |
WHITE JAMES P OR |
69 PROSPECT ST |
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$ (10.00) |
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WHITE JANE A |
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2010-01-0015538 |
WILSON NANCY M |
25 CRESCENT CT |
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$ (20.00) |
SUB TOTAL |
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$(2.00) |
$(5.00) |
$ (15,546.55) |
TOTAL |
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$(15,553.55) |
Outdoor Amusement Permit Applications:
Masonicare Quality of Life Walk
MOTION By Linda Russo
seconded by Barbara Rossi
to approve the amusement permit application entitled “Masonicare
Quality of Life Walk”, submitted by Patricia L. Morgan, Director of
Development for the Masonic Charity Foundation of CT, to
conduct a walking fundraiser in Great River Park on Saturday, May
19, 2012 from approximately 8AM to 12:30PM with music from 9AM
to 12:30PM, 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; and to waive the associated permit fee under the
provisions of Town Ordinance §5-6(c) as this event is being
sponsored by a charitable organization.
Motion carried 7/0.
Walk 4 Hearing
MOTION By Marc Weinberg
seconded by Linda Russo
to approve the outdoor amusement permit application, entitled
“Walk 4 Hearing” submitted by Terry Bedard of Hear Here of
Hartford (Hearing Loss Assn. of America) to conduct a walk in
Great River Park on Saturday, June 2, 2012 from 8AM to 12PM
with music from 9AM to 11AM, 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; and to waive the associated permit fee
under the provisions of Town Ordinance §5-6(c) as it is a non profit
and tax exempt organization.
Motion carried 7/0.
For the following motion, Vice Chair Horan recognized Councillor Aberasturia who deferred to Minority Leader Thompson.
Concert of Praise
MOTION By Eric Thompson
seconded by Ram Aberasturia
to approve the outdoor amusement permit application entitled,
“Concert of Praise”, submitted by Shakera Brown, Event Coordinator
for The Pentecostals to conduct a free outdoor music conference for
town residents to be held on the Town Green on Sunday, September 16, 2012 from
11AM to 3PM, with music during those 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, and to waive the associated
permit fee under the provisions of Town Ordinance 5-6 (c) as this is a
charitable organization.
Motion carried 7/0.
OPPORTUNITY FOR COUNCILLORS TO DIRECT QUESTIONS TO THE ADMINISTRATION
None
COUNCIL ACTION ON EXECUTIVE SESSION MATTERS
Workers’ Compensation Claim: Officer Todd Lentocha
MOTION By Barbara Rossi
seconded by Bob Damaschi
that pursuant to the request of Officer Todd Lentocha made through
Counsel, Attorney Jeffrey Ment, the Town agrees to defer the collection or
payment of its lien for workers’ compensation benefits paid to or on behalf
of Officer Todd Lentocha until the conclusion of a product liability claim or
action (or other Third Party claim or action related to the accident of
January 4, 2012) brought by or on behalf of said officer, subject to the
review and approval of the Town’s applicable insurance and/or excess
carrier(s).
Motion carried 7/0.
OPPORTUNITY FOR RESIDENTS TO SPEAK
Eric Thompson wished all a Happy Easter and Marc Weinberg wished all a Happy Passover.
Vice Chair Horan thanked the Council Clerk for her services and recognized the efforts of the volunteers for Channel 5.
ADJOURNMENT
MOTION By Eric Thompson
seconded by Barbara Rossi
to adjourn (8:50 p.m.).
Motion carried 7/0.
The Vice Chair announced that the next meeting of the Town Council would be on April 17, 2012.
Attest________________________________
Angela M. Attenello
TOWN COUNCIL CLERK
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