EAST HARTFORD TOWN COUNCIL
CONNECTICUT INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE ACADEMY
857 FORBES STREET, LECTURE HALL
JULY 17, 2012
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, Patricia Harmon and Esther B. Clarke
CALL TO ORDER
Chair Kehoe called the meeting to order at 7:34 p.m. The Chair announced the exit locations in accordance with Connecticut General
Statutes §29-381, after which the Council joined him in the pledge of allegiance.
Appointment of Esther Clarke to the Town Council
MOTION By Eric Thompson
seconded by Barbara Rossi
to appoint Esther B. Clarke to the Town Council to fill the
unexpired term of Robert Damaschi, Sr. pursuant to Section 2.5
of the East Hartford Town Charter.
Motion carried 8/0.
After the vote, Robert Pasek, Town Clerk, administered the oath of office to Mrs. Clarke. The Councillors welcomed her as she took her seat. Councillor Clarke thanked everyone for their good wishes and stated that she hopes her work will benefit the town.
RECOGNITIONS AND AWARDS
Beautification Commission: June 2012 Awards
Pat Sirois, Chair of the Beautification Commission, presented the June 2012 residential award to the Bjorklund Family, 78 Temple Drive. She announced the June 2012 business award went to Associated Security Corporation, 16 Pitkin Street. The Council joined with Ms. Sirois in thanking the recipients for making East Hartford a prettier place to live.
OPPORTUNITY FOR RESIDENTS TO ADDRESS THE COUNCIL ON AGENDA ITEMS
Frank Kucza, 87 Greenlawn Street, inquired on how the estimated cost of the replacement of the window walls at the East Hartford Middle School was ascertained.
Mayor Leclerc (1) congratulated Esther Clarke on her appointment to the Council; (2) thanked Joan Ross and Valerie Scheer for volunteering on town commissions; (3) thanked Don Currey for temporarily serving as Human Resources Director; (4) gave the Council a brief overview of the progress that has been made for a permanent Human Resources Director; (5) reported that the cost to the town for providing a police presence at the Coca-Cola strike was approximately $148,000; (6) acknowledged the great job that Riverfront Recapture did hosting this year’s Riverfest, even with a few minor snags; (7) announced that the Bike to Work program will start on Thursday, July 19th; (8) highlighted a few summer events, such as the Summer Youth Festival, the Hartford Pops at the Riverfront, and the Sounds of Summer Series; (9) stated
that the alternative site for the Raymond Library during the 14 months of renovation will most likely be the East Hartford Cultural Community Center; and (10) reported that the first Capital Regional Development Authority (CRDA) meeting was held and that she will serve on the Search Committee for an Executive Director and also serve on the Housing Subcommittee.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
June 19, 2012 Executive Session/McFini
MOTION By Barbara Rossi
seconded by Eric Thompson
to approve the minutes of the June 19, 2012 Executive Session/McFini.
Motion carried 7/0. Abstain: Horan, Clarke
June 19, 2012 Regular Meeting
MOTION By Barbara Rossi
seconded by Pat Harmon
to approve the minutes of the June 19 Regular Meeting.
Motion carried 8/0. Abstain: Clarke
June 28, 2012 Special Joint Meeting/East Hartford Housing Authority
MOTION By Barbara Rossi
seconded by Linda Russo
to approve the minutes of the June 28, 2012 Special Joint Meeting
with the East Hartford Housing Authority .
Motion carried 6/0. Abstain: Horan, Thompson, Clarke
COMMUNICATIONS AND PETITIONS
Revised Committee Assignments
Chair Kehoe announced the new subcommittee assignments based on the appointment of Esther Clarke to the Town Council. Her subcommittee assignments will be as follows: Board of Education (liaison), East Hartford Housing Authority (liaison), Budget Committee, Personnel & Pensions Subcommittee, Pension & Retiree Benefit Board, and Town-owned Property Other Than Real Estate Committee.
OLD BUSINESS
Rescission of Motion re: Town Capital Reserve Fund Balance Redesignation re: 40 Saunders Street (June 19, 2012 Town Council meeting)
MOTION By Linda Russo
seconded by Barbara Rossi
to rescind the motion made at the June 19, 2012 Town Council
meeting as follows:
“that in accordance with Article 7 §10-35 of the Town of East
Hartford Code of Ordinances, the Town Council approve the
reallocation of $53,353.69 within the town’s Capital Reserve Fund
for the purposes of completing the remediation and demolition of
40 Saunders Street.”;
and to substitute the following motion:
that in accordance with Article 7 §10-35 of the Town of East
Hartford Code of Ordinances, the Town Council approve the
reallocation of $53,353.69 within the town’s Capital Reserve Fund
for the purposes of completing the remediation and demolition of
40 Central Avenue.
Motion carried 9/0.
NEW BUSINESS
Councillor Clarke recused herself from discussion and vote on the following agenda item.
2013-2016 Collective Bargaining Agreement between the East Hartford Board of Education and the East Hartford Education Association
Prior to entertaining the following motion, Jeff Currey, Chair of the Board of Education, and Paul Mainuli, Business Manager for the East Hartford Public Schools, gave a brief overview of the proposed changes to the EHEA contract.
MOTION By Barbara Rossi
seconded by Eric Thompson
to reject the 2013-2016 Collective Bargaining Agreement between the
East Hartford Board of Education and the East Hartford Education
Association.
Motion carried 8/0. (Clarke out of Chamber)
Historic Document Preservation Grant
MOTION By Linda Russo
seconded by Barbara Rossi
to adopt the following resolution:
RESOLVED: That Marcia A. Leclerc, Mayor, is empowered to execute and deliver in the name of and on behalf of this municipality, a contract with the Connecticut State Library for a Historic Documents Preservation Grant.
On call of the vote, motion carried 9/0.
State of Connecticut Office of Policy and Management re: Intertown Capital Equipment (ICE) Purchase Incentive Grant Program
MOTION By Ram Aberasturia
seconded by Linda Russo
to adopt the following resolution:
WHEREAS, The Town of East Hartford wishes to apply for a grant with the towns of Manchester and South Windsor; and
WHEREAS, The Town of East Hartford wishes to utilize the State of Connecticut Inter-town Capital Equipment Purchase Incentive Program; and
WHEREAS, The Town of East Hartford would jointly purchase and own an automated salt brine mixing tank and (3) truck mounted applicators; and
WHEREAS, East Hartford’s cost share for the brine making and application equipment would be funded from the Public Works Road Maintenance Account; and
WHEREAS, East Hartford, Manchester, and South Windsor would share the cost of producing a salt brine solution for application in each town based upon the amount of brine used by each town.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the East Hartford Town Council hereby supports the grant application for the Inter-town Capital Equipment Purchase Incentive Program and authorizes Mayor Marcia Leclerc to enter into and amend any related agreements, including a memorandum of understanding with the towns of Manchester and South Windsor for the purchase of the salt brine producing and application equipment.
On call of the vote, motion carried 9/0.
For the above agenda item, the Council requested a copy of the Memorandum of Understanding between East Hartford, Manchester and South Windsor when finalized.
Appointment to the Patriotic Commission
MOTION By Marc Weinberg
seconded by Eric Thompson
to approve the appointment of Joan Barbara Ross to the
Patriotic Commission; term to expire December 2015.
Motion carried 9/0.
Appointment to the Fine Arts Commission
MOTION By Pat Harmon
seconded by Ram Aberasturia
to approve the appointment of Valerie Scheer to the
Fine Arts Commission; term to expire December 2014.
Motion carried 9/0.
Refund of Taxes
MOTION By Marc Weinberg
seconded by Eric Thompson
to refund taxes in the amount of $6,176.00
pursuant to Section 12-129 of the Connecticut General Statutes.
Motion carried 9/0.
Bill |
Name |
Prop Loc/Vehicle Info. |
Int Paid |
Over Paid |
2011-03-0051150 |
ANDERSON DOROTHY M |
1999//4S3BG6854X7619418 |
$ |
$ (81.69) |
2010-03-0051262 |
ANOINTED TABERNACLE OF |
2002//HFPFB08132G061848 |
$ |
$ (12.05) |
|
JESUS CHRIST |
|
|
|
2010-01-0010426 |
CHEN ZENG JIN |
81 FOOTPATH LN S/L #7 |
$ |
$(2,881.13) |
2010-01-0003196 |
COUGHLIN BRIAN & ANNETTE |
59 GREEN MANOR DR |
|
$ (500.00) |
|
|
|
|
|
2010-03-0060902 |
EAN HOLDINGS LLC |
2010//2CTFLEEW7A6258198 |
$ |
$ (400.76) |
2010-03-0060903 |
EAN HOLDINGS LLC |
2009//JM1BK32GX91240176 |
$ |
$ (260.22) |
2010-03-0060930 |
EAN HOLDINGS LLC |
2010//2HGFA1F58AH308306 |
$ |
$ (69.08) |
2010-03-0060937 |
EAN HOLDINGS LLC |
2010//2HGFA1F51AH556686 |
$ |
$ (69.08) |
2010-03-0060967 |
EAN HOLDINGS LLC |
2010//1C3CC5FB5AN162998 |
$ |
$ (33.02) |
2010-03-0060969 |
EAN HOLDINGS LLC |
2010//1GNUKJE32AR247934 |
$ |
$ (80.32) |
2010-03-0060970 |
EAN HOLDINGS LLC |
2010//JM1BL1SG4A1198271 |
$ |
$ (191.55) |
2010-03-0060979 |
EAN HOLDINGS LLC |
2010//1G1ZC5EB1AF250618 |
$ |
$ (378.77) |
2010-03-0061009 |
EAN HOLDINGS LLC |
2010//1J4BA3H1XAL150213 |
$ |
$ (54.38) |
2010-03-0061017 |
EAN HOLDINGS LLC |
2011//1FAHP3GN4BW127485 |
$ |
$ (37.74) |
2010-03-0061034 |
EAN HOLDINGS LLC |
2010//1FMCU9EG9AKD01427 |
$ |
$ (107.56) |
2010-03-0061057 |
EAN HOLDINGS LLC |
2010//2D4RN5D19AR211720 |
$ |
$ (457.61) |
|
|
|
|
|
2006-02-0040626 |
EXXON MOBIL CORP |
483 SILVER LN |
$ |
$ (107.22) |
|
|
|
|
|
2010-03-0065729 |
HARRIS TANISHA A |
2002//1GNDT13S222280496 |
|
$ (133.38) |
|
|
|
|
|
2011-03-0071845 |
MAILLET AARON P |
2000//JH2RD0606YK800022 |
$ |
$ (7.79) |
|
|
|
|
|
2009-03-0090572 |
RODER RICHARD E |
1997//WAUCB88D8VA281136 |
$ |
$ (114.31) |
2010-03-0081238 |
RODER RICHARD E |
1997//WAUCB88D8VA281136 |
$ (13.01) |
$ (86.74) |
|
|
|
|
|
2011-03-0085809 |
THOMPSON MACKINNON |
1996//1FTCR10AXTUD70497 |
$ |
$ (26.40) |
|
|
|
|
|
2010-03-0087045 |
TRUNG NGUYEN OR |
1999//JNRAR07Y9XW062543 |
|
$ (42.50) |
|
DUNG DAHN |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2011-03-0087367 |
VAZQUEZ LUIS M & |
1994//JS3TD03V1R4107672 |
$ |
$ (13.01) |
|
NOEMI |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2010-03-0088304 |
VONGKEOMANY NATTHAYA S |
1993//JHMBB2258PC009088 |
$ |
$ (16.68) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
SUBTOTAL |
$(13.01) |
$(6,162.99) |
|
|
TOTAL |
|
$(6,176.00) |
Setting a Public Hearing Date of Tuesday, August 7, 2012 @ 7PM in Town Council Chambers
MOTION By Bill Horan
seconded by Barbara Rossi
to set a public hearing date of Tuesday, August 7, 2012 at 7PM in
Town Council Chambers to hear public comment on the following
proposed bond issues:
- The Appropriation of $10,000,000 for the Planning, Design, Construction and Reconstruction of Town Roads and Parking Lots, and Authorizing the Issuance of $10,000,000 in Bonds of the Town to Meet Said Appropriation; and
- The Appropriation of $5,700,000 for Window Wall Replacement at the East Hartford Middle School, and Authorizing the Issuance of $1,600,000 in Bonds of the Town to Meet the Town’s Share of Said Appropriation
Motion carried 9/0.
OPPORTUNITY FOR COUNCILLORS TO DIRECT QUESTIONS TO THE ADMINISTRATION
Eric Thompson asked that the town’s legislative delegation come before the Council to explain the provisions of Senate Bill 22.
Esther Clarke inquired on the following issues regarding the golf course: (1) who is responsible for the recent pavement of the parking lot – the town or MDM Golf, LLC, the lessee; (2) is the contract between the town and MDM Golf current; and (3) has MDM Golf made the improvements promised under the terms of the lease.
COUNCIL ACTION ON EXECUTIVE SESSION MATTERS
Property Damage Claim of Glenn Vincent vs. Town of East Hartford
MOTION By Barbara Rossi
seconded by Bill Horan
to accept Corporation Counsel’s recommendation to settle
the property damage claim of Town employee, Glenn Vincent,
for a total of $988.06.
Motion carried 8/0. Abstain: Clarke
OPPORTUNITY FOR RESIDENTS TO SPEAK
Councillor Marc Weinberg recognized several people celebrating July birthdays, including Susan Skowronek, Marylee Hickey, Angela Attenello, and Eileen Powers.
Majority Leader Barbara Rossi recognized the July birthday of Pete Bonzani.
ADJOURNMENT
MOTION By Eric Thompson
seconded by Bill Horan
to adjourn (9:16 p.m.).
Motion carried 9/0.
The Chair announced that the next meeting of the Town Council would be on August 7, 2012.
Attest________________________________
Angela M. Attenello
TOWN COUNCIL CLERK
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