EAST HARTFORD TOWN COUNCIL
TOWN COUNCIL CHAMBERS
MARCH 5, 2013
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, and Patricia Harmon
ABSENT Councillor Esther B. Clarke
CALL TO ORDER
Chair Kehoe called the meeting to order at 7:45 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.
OPPORTUNITY FOR RESIDENTS TO ADDRESS THE COUNCIL ON AGENDA ITEMS
Mayor Leclerc stated her support for the following agenda items: (1) Grocery Delivery Program Grant; (2) appointment of Peg Byrnes to the Historic District Commission; and (3) Riverfront Recapture’s amusement permit application for Riverfest 2013. In addition, Mayor Leclerc spoke to the Council on the following matters: (1) the new pharmaceutical collection program started this week with the installation of a permanent drop-off box at the Public Safety Complex; (2) the East Hartford Chamber of Commerce will host their 98th Annual meeting at Goodwin College; (3) the Mayor’s Youth Employment Initiative which will provide internship opportunities for high school students; and (4) Rentschler Field will now be managed by Global Spectrum.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
February 19, 2013 Public Hearing/Ordinance Revisions
MOTION By Barbara Rossi
seconded by Pat Harmon
to approve the minutes of the February 19, 2013 Public
Hearing/Ordinance Revisions.
Motion carried 8/0.
February 19, 2013 Regular Meeting
MOTION By Barbara Rossi
seconded by Eric Thompson
to approve the minutes of the February 19, 2013 Regular Meeting.
Motion carried 8/0.
February 25, 2013 Budget Workshop/Police & Fire Departments
MOTION By Barbara Rossi
seconded by Pat Harmon
to approve the minutes of the February 25, 2013 Budget Workshop/Police
and Fire Departments.
Motion carried 8/0.
February 27, 2013 Budget Workshop/Inspections & Permits Dept. & Board of Education
MOTION By Barbara Rossi
seconded by Eric Thompson
to approve the minutes of the February 27, 2013 Budget
Workshop/Inspections & Permits Department and Board of Education.
Motion carried 8/0.
NEW BUSINESS
Recommendation from the Real Estate Acquisition & Disposition Committee: Removal of Retaining Wall – 157 King Street
MOTION By Linda Russo
seconded by Barbara Rossi
to authorize the town to enter into a temporary construction and access easement
with the property owner of 157 King Street for the purposes of removing an existing
concrete block wall that is failing, as detailed in a memo dated January 17, 2013
from Tim Bockus, Director of Public Works, to Marcia Leclerc, Mayor, and as
unanimously approved at the February 19, 2013 Real Estate Acquisition & Disposition
Committee meeting.
Motion carried 8/0.
North Central Area Agency on Aging: Grocery Delivery Grant
MOTION By Bill Horan
seconded by Eric Thompson
to adopt the following resolution:
That Marcia A. Leclerc, Mayor of the Town of East Hartford, is authorized and directed to file an application on forms prescribed by the North Central Area Agency on Aging, Inc. for financial assistance in an amount not to exceed $3,000 and upon approval of said request to enter into and execute a funding agreement and any amendments as may be required with the North Central Area Agency on Aging, Inc. for the purposes of administering a grocery delivery to elderly residents program.
On call of the vote, motion carried 8/0.
Refund of Taxes
MOTION By Marc Weinberg
seconded by Eric Thompson
to refund taxes in the amount of $ 3,429.02
pursuant to Section 12-129 of the Connecticut General Statutes.
Motion carried 8/0.
Bill |
Name |
Prop Loc/Vehicle Info. |
Over Paid |
2010-03-0064172 |
ALLY FINANCIAL/LOUISVILLE PPC |
2007//1GNFK13027R296545 |
$ (701.14) |
|
LOUISVILLE PPC |
|
|
2011-03-0051644 |
ARSENAULT JON E |
2010//JTJBK1BA6A2403255 |
$ (619.39) |
|
|
|
|
2011-03-0053121 |
BERTE ERIC A |
1995//1FTEX14H2SKC14292 |
$ (57.90) |
|
|
|
|
2011-03-0055422 |
CAPLETTE ELIODORE P OR |
2010//3FAHP0HA5AR355216 |
$ (19.09) |
|
CAPLETTE DONNA L |
|
|
|
|
|
|
2011-04-0082858 |
GARCIA BERENICE |
1995//JA3AJ46G4SZ010573 |
$ (11.73) |
|
|
|
|
2011-03-0078968 |
POWELL CHRISTIN D |
1995//1MELM5045SG627562 |
$ (53.36) |
|
|
|
|
2011-03-0082048 |
RYDER TRUCK RENTAL INC |
2005//1NKDXUEX85J073241 |
$ (1,341.90) |
2011-03-0082071 |
RYDER TRUCK RENTAL LT |
2006//1FVACWDC76HW31989 |
$ (483.32) |
|
|
|
|
2011-03-0084542 |
ST ELIZABETH MANOR INC |
2009//JN8AS58V99W192044 |
$ (97.68) |
|
|
|
|
2011-03-0087619 |
VERGARA MONICA G OR |
2011//3N1AB6AP2BL730398 |
$ (43.51) |
|
|
TOTAL |
$(3,429.02) |
Referral to the Fees Committee re: Proposed Lease Amendment with Metro PCS
MOTION By Ram Aberasturia
seconded by Barbara Rossi
to refer to the Fees Committee the proposed lease amendment
between the Town of East Hartford and Metro PCS, successor in
interest to Youghiogeny Communications, regarding the leasing of
an additional 9’ x 10’ area to allow for additional equipment space
at the town’s cell tower site at the Veterans Memorial Clubhouse
located at 100 Sunset Ridge Drive, and to report back to the Town
Council with its recommendations, if any.
Motion carried 8/0.
Appointment to Historic Commission
MOTION By Linda Russo
seconded by Eric Thompson
to approve the appointment of Margaret “Peg” Byrnes of 57 Garvan St. to
the Historic District Commission, whose term shall expire December 2018.
Motion carried 8/0.
Riverfest 2013
MOTION By Marc Weinberg
seconded by Barbara Rossi
to approve the outdoor amusement permit application, Riverfest 2013, filed on behalf
of Riverfront Recapture, Inc. by Jessica Leone, its Public Events Manager, to conduct
outdoor musical entertainment with food, vendors, roaming entertainment, activities and
a fireworks show at Great River Park and Founders Plaza on Saturday July 6, 2013 – with
a rain date of Sunday, July 7, 2013 – between the hours of 4PM and 10PM, with music
occurring between the hours of 4PM and 10PM; 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
None
OPPORTUNITY FOR RESIDENTS TO SPEAK
Ken Laliberte, 159 Margaret Drive, South Windsor, President of the East Hartford Men’s Golf Club, presented the Council with a brief history of the Men’s Golf Club. He would like to increase the membership of the Golf Club and believes that is possible if the golf course itself was improved. Some of the issues he brought up were: (1) keeping the greens mowed; (2) halting the growth of crabgrass throughout the course; and (3) reinvesting revenue into the golf course and clubhouse to protect the town’s investment.
In addition, Mr. Laliberte shared with the Council the Club’s thoughts on the Mayor’s recommendations for the Golf Course.
Mayor Leclerc announced that the new Development Director, Eileen Buckheit, will start on March 20th.
ADJOURNMENT
MOTION By Eric Thompson
seconded by Bill Horan
to adjourn (8:25 p.m.).
Motion carried 8/0.
The Chair announced that the next regular meeting of the Town Council would be on March 19, 2013. The public hearings scheduled for the 2013-2014 budget will be March 6th and 7th.
Attest________________________________
Angela M. Attenello
TOWN COUNCIL CLERK
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