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01-02-13 Regular Town Council Minutes
EAST HARTFORD TOWN COUNCIL

TOWN COUNCIL CHAMBERS

JANUARY 2, 2013

PRESENT Chair Richard F. Kehoe, Vice Chair William P. Horan, Jr., Minority Leader Eric A. Thompson, Councillors Marc I. Weinberg, Linda A. Russo, Ram Aberasturia, Patricia Harmon and Esther B. Clarke

ABSENT  Majority Leader Barbara-Ann Rossi


CALL TO ORDER

Chair Kehoe called the meeting to order at 7:33 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.

The Chair called for a moment of silence to honor the lives of John Grottole, Frank Barone and John “Jack” Ghagan.  Mr. Grottole, 92, was a longtime member of the Planning and Zoning Commission, an MDC Commissioner, and a member of the Knights of Columbus.  Mr. Barone, 83, served as the Director of Inspections and Permits Department, was active in St. Mary’s church, a member of the Elks Club and past president of the Italian American Club.  Mr. Ghagan, 85, electrical inspector for the Inspections and Permits Department, was an active member of the Rotary Club and Elks Club.  His daughter, Stacy Krechko, works in the Youth Services Department.

All will be missed.


OPPORTUNITY FOR RESIDENTS TO ADDRESS THE COUNCIL ON AGENDA ITEMS

Mayor Leclerc  (1) wished all a Happy New Year; (2) recognized the lives of the three individuals for whom the Council offered a moment of silence and the void they leave as contributing members of the community; and (3) supports the reappointment of Raymond Johnson as Municipal Historian and the Brian Aselton Memorial Snow Dash.


Prior to the following agenda item, the Chair wished a speedy recovery to Majority Leader Barbara Rossi. Vice Chair Horan joined in that sentiment.


APPROVAL OF MINUTES

December 11, 2012 Executive Session/Kendall

MOTION  By Bill Horan
                        seconded by Eric Thompson
                        to approve the minutes of the December 11, 2012 Executive
                        Session/Kendall.
                        Motion carried 8/0.

December 11, 2012 Regular Meeting  

MOTION  By Bill Horan
                        seconded by Pat Harmon
                        to approve the minutes of the December 11, 2012 Regular Meeting.
                        Motion carried 8/0.



COMMUNICATIONS AND PETITIONS

Responses to Questions Asked of Administration – Refurbished Christmas Lights

Chair Kehoe reported the Mayor’s response to Councillor Thompson’s question on the cost of the lights.  Pratt & Whitney donated $7,000 toward the purchase of 16 new Snowflakes and replacement LED bulbs for holiday ornaments on Main Street, which cost $6,869.19.  The result was no financial impact to the town.


Letter of Gratitude from the Town of East Lyme re: Hurricane Sandy

Chair Kehoe announced that the Mayor and the Town Council received a thank you letter from Paul Formica, First Selectman for the town of East Lyme.  The letter states East Lyme’s gratitude for East Hartford’s contribution in the recovery efforts in the wake of Hurricane Sandy by sending a Public Works truck and two employees to East Lyme.


Town of East Hartford Code of Ordinances §10-52, Retiree Benefit Trust Fund

Chair Kehoe reported that, per the requirement of Section 10-52 of the Town of East Hartford Code of Ordinances, $1,143,680 will be transferred from Fund Balance and deposited into the OPEB Trust fund.



NEW BUSINESS

State of Connecticut Department of Transportation re: Design Improvements for the Reconstruction of Riverside Drive

MOTION  By Linda Russo
                seconded by Marc Weinberg
                to adopt the following resolution:

RESOLVED, that Marcia A. Leclerc, Mayor, is hereby authorized to sign the Agreement entitled “First Supplemental Agreement to the Original Agreement dated January 13, 2012 between the State of Connecticut and the Town of East Hartford for the Development of Contract Plans, Specifications and Estimates for Reconstruction of Riverside Drive utilizing Federal Funds under the Surface Transportation Program”.

On call of the vote, motion carried 8/0.


Appointment of Municipal Historian: Raymond Johnson

MOTION  By Ram Aberasturia
                seconded by Linda Russo
                to approve the reappointment of Raymond Johnson, 43 Farnham Drive,
                as Municipal Historian; term to expire December 2016.
                Motion carried 8/0.
                

Refund of Taxes

MOTION  By Marc Weinberg
                seconded by Eric Thompson
                to refund taxes in the amount of $ 6,563.47
                pursuant to Section 12-129 of the Connecticut General Statutes.
                Motion carried 8/0.

Bill
Name
Prop Loc/Vehicle Info.
Over Paid
2010-03-0064169
ALLY FINANCIAL (FKA GMAC)
2008//2G4WD582481234476
$    (99.83)
2010-03-0064180
ALLY FINANCIAL (FKA GMAC)
2008//1GKFK13088J230191
$    (69.60)
2010-03-0064181
ALLY FINANCIAL (FKA GMAC)
2008//YS3ED49GX83505399
$  (122.02)
2010-03-0064182
ALLY FINANCIAL (FKA GMAC)
2008//YS3ED49G883506714
$  (162.54)
2010-03-0064183
ALLY FINANCIAL (FKA GMAC)
2008//YS3ED49G583504323
$    (40.52)
2010-03-0064184
ALLY FINANCIAL (FKA GMAC)
2008//1G8ZS57NX8F114784
$    (26.34)
2010-03-0064188
ALLY FINANCIAL (FKA GMAC)
2008//1GCHK24K08E120092
$  (324.49)
2010-03-0064191
ALLY FINANCIAL (FKA GMAC)
2008//1G6DG577780162350
$    (55.46)
2010-03-0090176
ALLY FINANCIAL (FKA GMAC)
2008//1GNFK13078J135026
$  (459.74)
2011-03-0064282
ALLY FINANCIAL (FKA GMAC)
2008//1G2ZM577984142366
$  (304.84)
2011-03-0064283
ALLY FINANCIAL (FKA GMAC)
2008//1G6DS57V080157519
$  (489.42)
2011-03-0087298
ALLY FINANCIAL (FKA GMAC)
2010//2D4RN3D15AR343006
$  (543.87)
2011-03-0087312
ALLY FINANCIAL (FKA GMAC)
2011//1J4AA2D11BL524740
$  (305.46)
2010-03-0055097
CAB EAST LLC (FORD CREDIT TAX)
2008//YV1MK672782047798
$  (408.89)
2010-03-0055099
CAB EAST LLC (FORD CREDIT TAX)
2007//5LMFU28587LJ04599
$  (652.30)
2010-03-0055103
CAB EAST LLC (FORD CREDIT TAX)
2008//1FMEU73878UA45876
$    (44.20)
2010-03-0055104
CAB EAST LLC (FORD CREDIT TAX)
2008//3LNHM26T08R632461
$  (129.82)
2010-03-0055105
CAB EAST LLC (FORD CREDIT TAX)
2008//3MEHM02108R613114
$  (181.15)
2010-03-0055113
CAB EAST LLC (FORD CREDIT TAX)
2008//1FMEU74888UA18880
$  (447.63)
2010-03-0055114
CAB EAST LLC (FORD CREDIT TAX)
2008//1FMCU94138KD21938
$  (215.30)
2010-03-0055116
CAB EAST LLC (FORD CREDIT TAX)
2008//1FMCU93138KA46346
$  (350.06)
2010-03-0055117
CAB EAST LLC (FORD CREDIT TAX)
2008//1FTNS24W78DA62770
$  (248.24)
2010-03-0055118
CAB EAST LLC (FORD CREDIT TAX)
2008//1FTNS24W38DA72633
$  (212.89)
2011-03-0055012
CAB EAST LLC (FORD CREDIT TAX)
2008//1FMEU73878UA45876
$  (603.78)
2011-03-0062525
FIUME JANE E
2009//JN8AS58V29W191348
$      (5.00)
2011-03-0082679
SARPONG-SAKYI MAVIS A
1997//1FALP58S1VA222615
$    (60.08)
 TOTAL
$(6,563.47)


Outdoor Amusement Permit Application: Brian Aselton Memorial 5K Snow Dash

MOTION  By Bill Horan
                seconded by Pat Harmon
                to approve the outdoor amusement permit application entitled
“Brian Aselton Memorial 5K Snow Dash”, filed jointly by the East
Hartford Parks and Recreation Department and the East Hartford
Police Department to conduct the town’s annual 5K road race
(Snow Dash), to be held in the vicinity of the Langford School area
– 61 Alps Drive – and surrounding streets on Sunday, January 6,
2013 between the hours of 11:00AM and 4:00PM, with the use of
public streets occurring between the hours of 1:30PM and
approximately 2:15PM, 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 8/0.
                

OPPORTUNITY FOR COUNCILLORS TO DIRECT QUESTIONS TO THE ADMINISTRATION

Eric Thompson asked the Mayor what account, if any, was used to pay for the initial cost of the Christmas lights prior to the receipt of the Pratt & Whitney donation.

Pat Harmon asked for a progress report on the Maple Street project, and what, if any, financial impact this delay is having on the town.  Tim Bockus answered that there was a redesign of a concrete wall due to a soil problem which delayed the completion of the project.  It is anticipated that the project should be completed early Spring and that there is very little financial impact to the town because of the delay and that the project is on budget.  

Councillor Harmon commended the town’s Public Works Department for a job well done plowing snow this last storm.



COUNCIL ACTION ON EXECUTIVE SESSION MATTERS

None


OPPORTUNITY FOR RESIDENTS TO SPEAK

Mayor Leclerc stated that the new regional animal shelter will be opened late January or early February and invited the Council to tour it.

Ram Aberasturia announced the arrival of his new nephew, Roman, born to his brother Roberto and his sister-in-law Marzia, on December 31st, 6 lbs. 11 ozs.  

Marc Weinberg wished Majority Leader Barbara Rossi a Happy Birthday on January 10th.


ADJOURNMENT

MOTION  By Eric Thompson
                seconded by Bill Horan
                to adjourn (8:03 p.m.).
                Motion carried 8/0.


The Chair announced that the next meeting of the Town Council would be on January 15, 2013.






                                        Attest________________________________
                                                        Angela M. Attenello
                                                          TOWN COUNCIL CLERK