Ladies and Gentlemen:
Attached above are the statements submitted by two residents which are part of the Fees Committee minutes below.
TOWN COUNCIL MAJORITY OFFICE
FEES COMMITTEE
APRIL 17, 2012
PRESENT Temporary Chair Marc Weinberg, Councillors Ram Aberasturia and Patricia Harmon
ALSO Rich Gentile, Assistant Corporation Counsel
PRESENT Tim Bockus, Public Works Director
Rich Kehoe, Town Council Chair (arrived 6:10 p.m.)
Nancy O’Connor, 208 Burke Street
Sandra Benson, 191 Burke Street
Frances Calusine, 77 Heron Road
Edith Paradis, 12 Mallard Drive
Judy Medor, 22 Heron Road
Alyson Jasper, 16 Legion Drive
Kurt Hohmann, 73 Legion Drive
Richard Kurker, 38 Prasser Drive
Al Lavigne, 30 Prasser Drive
Michael and Janice Kaluszka, 34 Prasser Drive
Steven Strange, 40 Maplewood Avenue
Lucille Myers, 189 O’Connell Drive
Chris Sparks, 80 Legion Drive
David Deyette, 55 Legion Drive
Terry Januska, 5 Prasser Drive
Dave Matterazzo, 9 Prasser Drive
Dwight Slocum, Sr., 64 Porterbrook Avenue
Michelle DeDominicis, 56 Hills Street
Steve Trigo, 28 Manor Circle
Roxana Paxi, 251 Burke Street
Richard Holmes, 9 Manor Circle
Susan Kniep, 50 Olde Roberts Street
John Lawrence, Consultant for AT&T
Attorney Daniel Laub, Cuddy & Feder, LLP – Legal Counsel for AT&T
Due to the number of attendees, the meeting was moved to the Welling Conference Room.
Temporary Chair Weinberg called the meeting to order at 5:17 p.m.
NOMINATION OF OFFICERS
Chair
MOTION By Ram Aberasturia
seconded by Pat Harmon
to nominate Marc Weinberg as Chair
of the Fees Committee.
Motion carried 3/0.
Secretary
MOTION By Pat Harmon
seconded by Marc Weinberg
to nominate Ram Aberasturia as Secretary
of the Fees Committee.
Motion carried 3/0.
ADOPTION OF RULES GOVERNING MEETINGS
MOTION By Ram Aberasturia
seconded by Pat Harmon
to adopt Robert’s Rules of Order as the rules that shall govern
parliamentary procedure at all subcommittee meetings, with the
exception that (1) the Chair shall not be required to restate the
motion of any Council member unless requested by another
Councillor, or when, in the discretion of the Chair, such restatement
is necessary to avoid any confusion as to the motion; and (2) where
such rules are in conflict with the provisions of the State Statutes, the
Town Charter, or Town Ordinances.
Motion carried 3/0.
ESTABLISHMENT OF MEETING DATES
MOTION By Ram Aberasturia
seconded by Pat Harmon
to hold meetings at the call of the Chair.
Motion carried 3/0.
STORAGE OF RECORDS
MOTION By Ram Aberasturia
seconded by Pat Harmon
to store records in the Town Council Office.
Motion carried 3/0.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
October 18, 2011
MOTION By Ram Aberasturia
seconded by Pat Harmon
to approve the minutes of the October 18, 2011 Fees Committee
meeting.
Motion carried 3/0.
OPPORTUNITY FOR RESIDENTS TO SPEAK
Michael Kaluszka read a statement which strongly urges the Council to not go forward with the placement of the proposed cell town in Gorman Park.
Al Lavigne stated that the proposed cell tower should not be in a residential neighborhood and has concerns about health issues that may be linked to a cell tower.
Steve Strange raised questions on the following issues: (1) health concerns; (2) the viability of placing the tower in another town; and (3) asked about the possibility of citizens filing law suites. (statement attached)
Richard Kurker does not want the cell tower in “his backyard” and also has health concerns.
Lucille Myers believes that the cell tower would have an adverse effect on the environment.
Susan Kniep (1) raised the issue of cell towers placed in the vicinity of schools; (2) asked why this subcommittee meeting was not being recorded; (3) took issue with the proposed lease amount, suggesting that it was too low, and (4) said that if this matter is referred to the Real Estate subcommittee, she would file an FOI complaint.
Chris Sparks (1) asked what the estimated revenue to the town would be under the proposed lease; (2) suggested that, if the cell tower is erected on the proposed site, the properties surrounding it would decrease in value; (3) is concerned about the effect the cell tower would have on wildlife in that area.
Alyson Jasper inquired on the approval process of getting the proposed cell tower and if there would be a town meeting with experts in attendance who would have definitive answers to citizens’ questions and concerns.
Kurt Hohmann asked that the Mr. Kaluszka’s written statement – which he read – become part of the minutes (see attached).
Jenny Myers is concerned about the proposed location for the cell tower so close to a school.
Sandra Benson believes that no amount of money to the town would make the proposed site for this cell tower worthwhile.
Judy Medor asked who is on the Town Council.
Daniel Laub, Attorney for AT&T, stated that the placement of the cell tower is not being forced on anyone.
Steve Trigo is against the proposed location of the cell tower in Gorman Park.
Richard Holmes said to keep the cell tower out of Gorman Park.
NEW BUSINESS
New Cingular Wireless Cell Tower Lease – Gorman Park
Rich Gentile, Assistant Corporation Counsel, explained the procedural steps for the Fees Committee and the Real Estate Acquisition & Disposition Committee to follow for approval of this location for the cell tower.
MOTION By Ram Aberasturia
seconded by Pat Harmon
that this subcommittee not refer this matter under Section 10-32 of the
Town of East Hartford Code of Ordinances, and that no further action be
taken on this matter.
Motion carried 3/0.
ADJOURNMENT
MOTION By Ram Aberasturia
seconded by Pat Harmon
to adjourn (6:44 p.m.).
Motion carried 3/0.
cc: Town Council
Mayor Leclerc
Rich Gentile, Assistant Corporation Counsel
Tim Bockus, Public Works Director
All citizens who attended
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