EAST HARTFORD TOWN COUNCIL
TOWN COUNCIL CHAMBERS
JUNE 4, 2013
PRESENT Chair Richard F. Kehoe, Vice Chair William P. Horan, Jr. (arrived 8:55 p.m.), 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 7:42 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 (1) announced that the deadline for the Request for Proposal for management of the East Hartford Golf Course is Friday, June 14, 2013 at 11AM; and (2) stated that the state’s budget, which was approved by the legislature yesterday, contained a $2.6M increase in ECS grants and the elimination of the PILOT for MM&E. It seems that overall net state revenue will be slightly higher than budgeted.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
May 21, 2013 Executive Session/Rose
MOTION By Barbara Rossi
seconded by Eric Thompson
to approve the minutes of the May 21, 2013 Executive Session/Rose.
Motion carried 8/0.
May 21, 2013 Regular Meeting
MOTION By Barbara Rossi
seconded by Pat Harmon
to approve the minutes of the May 21, 2013 Regular Meeting.
Motion carried 8/0.
COMMUNICATIONS AND PETITIONS
Presentation: School Security Task Force
Nathan Quesnel, Superintendent of Schools, Jeffrey Currey, Chair of the East Hartford Board of Education, and Michael Moan, Director of Security for the East Hartford Public Schools held a Power Point presentation for the Council outlining the steps that have been taken to secure the town’s schools and the additional changes that are being planned. The Board of Education will be pursuing state and federal grant monies to help pay for the cost of these security improvements. Mr. Quesnel stated that this study is a result of a series of five meetings with the Task Force. Besides Mr. Quesnel, the members of the Task Force are: Al Costa, Director of Facilities; Michael Moan, Director of Security; Tom Dillon, Residency Coordinator; Matthew Ryan, EHHS Principal; Anthony Menard, EHMS Principal; Beverly
Lawrence, Representative of the Elementary School Principals; Christopher Gentile, Board of Education member; Mark Sirois, Chief of Police; John Oates, Fire Chief; and Dan Dube, Emergency Management Coordinator.
NEW BUSINESS
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 Preservation Grant.
On call of the vote, motion carried 8/0.
State of Connecticut: Neighborhood Assistance Act Program
MOTION By Ram Aberasturia
seconded by Linda Russo
to adopt the following resolution:
WHEREAS, the Connecticut Neighborhood Assistance Act Tax Credit Program provides State of Connecticut tax credits to businesses who contribute to community programs benefiting low income or handicapped individuals in such areas as: job training, job education, community services, and energy conservation, and;
WHEREAS, sixteen proposals have been received from area agencies, listed on the 2013 State of Connecticut Neighborhood Assistance Act Proposal Summaries sheet as attached, and have requested to be included in the 2013 State of Connecticut tax credit program through the Town of East Hartford, and;
WHEREAS, a Public Hearing to present these applications was held on May 15, 2013, as required by the State of Connecticut.
NOW, THEREFORE, LET IT BE RESOLVED: That Marcia A. Leclerc, Mayor of the Town of East Hartford, is authorized to forward these applications to the State of Connecticut Department of Revenue Services for their review and inclusion into the 2013 Neighborhood Assistance Act Tax Credit Program.
On call of the vote, motion carried 8/0.
Town of East Hartford
2013 State of Connecticut Neighborhood Assistance Act Program
Proposal Summaries (16 total)
Organization Program Title
Boy Scouts of America, CT Rivers Council Prepared for Life
Connecticut Center for Advanced Technology Work Force Technology Program
Young Manufacturers Summer Academy
Connecticut Training Center, Inc. Building Upgrades for Energy Efficiency
First Step Program
EH Chamber of Commerce Community Jobs Program
Energy Conservation Project
Goodwin College, Inc. Job Connection
Redesign Campus to Add Energy Effectiveness
Goodwin College Foundation, Inc. Retrofit Building with Energy Efficient
Replacement Windows
Support for Low Income Students
Great River Land Trust, Inc. Expansion of Outdoor Programming
Using Sustainable Power for Outdoor
Environmental Center
Integrated Health Services Client Health Services
Energy Efficiency Project
United Connecticut Action for Neighborhoods, Inc. Main Street Improvement
Refund of Taxes
MOTION By Marc Weinberg
seconded by Eric Thompson
to refund taxes in the amount of $1,033.28
pursuant to Section 12-129 of the Connecticut General Statutes.
Motion carried 8/0.
Bill |
Name |
Prop Loc/Vehicle Info. |
Over Paid |
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2011-03-0053164 |
BETANCOURT LORENS V |
1999//1J4GW58S9XC738608 |
$ (9.26) |
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2008-03-0059790 |
DEHAVEN BRENDA M OR |
1998//1P3EJ46X5WN149949 |
$ (9.29) |
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DEHAVEN JAMES R |
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2011-03-0060085 |
DONLEN TRUST |
2010//2T3BF4DV4AW038896 |
$ (167.74) |
2011-03-0060611 |
DURRELL LORELEI A |
2002//JN1DA31D02T452150 |
$ (92.42) |
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2011-04-0082754 |
FRANCOEUR NORMAN J OR |
2012//2GKFLREK8C6128681 |
$ (596.31) |
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FRANCOEUR CHARLENE |
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2011-03-0086192 |
TORRES PABLO |
2005//4S4BP61CX57390616 |
$ (5.00) |
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2011-03-0087927 |
VW CREDIT LEASING LTD |
2009//WVGAV75N79W500729 |
$ (153.26) |
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TOTAL |
$(1,033.28) |
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Suspense List: Grand List Year 2009 Personal Property and Motor Vehicle; Grand List Year 2009-2011 Mobil Homes and Grand List Year 2011 63 Bantle Road
MOTION By Barbara Rossi
seconded by Marc Weinberg
to transfer the uncollectible, uncollected personal property, motor
vehicle, Mobil home, and real estate taxes as referenced in a
memo dated May 23, 2013 from Iris Laurenza, Collector of
Revenue, to Marcia Leclerc, Mayor from various Grand List years
to the suspense rate book in the total amount of $349,663.23 as
follows:
Personal Property Grand List Year 2009 $ 44,375.62
Motor Vehicle Grand List Year 2009 $303,415.29
Mobil Home Grand List Years 2009, 2010
and 2011 $ 885.20
Real Estate (63 Bantle Rd) for Grand List Year 2011 $ 1,017.12
Motion carried 8/0.
Flood Protection System: Toe Drain Replacement Project, Phase II
MOTION By Barbara Rossi
seconded by Linda Russo
to waive the bidding requirements pursuant to Section 10-7(c)
of the East Hartford Code of Ordinances and authorize the town
to enter into a professional services contract with GEI Consultants, Inc.
for the Toe Drain Replacement Project – Phase II in the amount of
$482,775.00 – as it is in the best interests of the town.
Motion carried 9/0.
Outdoor Amusement Permit Applications:
East Hartford Little League TBall/Farm Family Jamboree:
Approval of Application and Waiver of All Fees
MOTION By Bill Horan
seconded by Barbara Rossi
to approve the outdoor amusement permit application entitled,
“ East Hartford Little League TBall/Farm Family Jamboree”,
submitted by Brian Oatway, President, East Hartford Little League,
to conduct a youth baseball oriented day with games, amusements
and a family BBQ in Gorman Park, 174 May Road, on Saturday,
June 15, 2013 from 8AM to 4PM; 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 all fees which
may be due to the town of East Hartford, under the provisions of
Town Ordinance 5-6(c) as Little League is a not-for-profit organization.
Motion carried 9/0.
Keith Berger Memorial Criterium Bicycle Race/CT Criterium Championships:
Approval of Application and Waiver of Permit Fee
MOTION By Barbara Rossi
seconded by Marc Weinberg
to approve the outdoor amusement permit application entitled
“Keith Berger Memorial Criterium Bicycle Race/CT Criterium
Championships”, submitted by Mark Paggioli, President, Capital
Velo Club Cycling Team, to conduct a series of bicycle races on
Sunday, June 23, 2013 from 9:30AM to 3:30PM from Founders
Plaza and the following streets: East River Drive, Pitkin Street,
Meadow Street, and Hartland Street; 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
permitting fee under the provisions of Section 5-6(c) in the East
Hartford Code of Ordinances, as this is a charitable fund-raising
event.
Motion carried 9/0.
Waiver of Administrative Fee – East Hartford Police Coverage
No action taken.
Summer Movie Series:
Approval of Application and Waiver of Permit Fee
MOTION By Linda Russo
seconded by Marc Weinberg
to approve the outdoor amusement permit application, entitled
“Summer Movie Series” submitted by Sandy Pearce, Event
Coordinator, for Goodwin College, Inc. to conduct a series of family
oriented movies on the grounds of Goodwin College, One Riverside
Drive with food vendors on site, from 8PM to 11PM on the
following three Fridays in 2013: June 28th, July 19th and August 2nd;
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 Goodwin College is sponsoring these
movies as a community family-style event.
Motion carried 9/0.
Farmer’s Market
MOTION By Ram Aberasturia
seconded by Barbara Rossi
to approve the outdoor amusement permit application submitted by
Sandy Pearce, Event Coordinator, for Goodwin College, Inc. to
conduct a series of Farmer’s Markets at which fruits and vegetables
will be sold to the public to take place on the grounds of Goodwin
College, One Riverside Drive from 3PM to 6PM on the following
Tuesdays in 2013:
July 9, 16, 23, 30
August 6, 13, 20, 27
September 3, 10, 17, 24
October 1, 8, 15, 22
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 9/0.
Pappy’s Customer Appreciation Day
MOTION By Marc Weinberg
seconded by Barbara Rossi
to approve the outdoor amusement permit application entitled
“Pappy’s Customer Appreciation Days”, submitted by Patricia
Rancourt, Permittee, for Rancourt Enterprises, Inc. DBA: Pappy’s
Café, to conduct two Customer Appreciation Day cookouts on
Saturday, June 15th and 22nd, 2013 at Pappy’s Café, 37 Burnside Avenue,
from approximately 12PM to 8PM with food, liquor and music during those
same hours on both days, 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 9/0.
OPPORTUNITY FOR COUNCILLORS TO DIRECT QUESTIONS TO THE ADMINISTRATION
Esther Clarke inquired on the most recent state legislation proposed regarding special tax districts. Mayor Leclerc stated that, if passed, this special taxing district would create a financing option for the town to encourage future development at Rentschler Field at the town’s discretion.
COUNCIL ACTION ON EXECUTIVE SESSION MATTERS
None
OPPORTUNITY FOR RESIDENTS TO SPEAK
James Melo, 7 Spencer Court, and Linda Cicero, 9 Spencer Court, addressed the Town Council on the poor condition of Spencer Court. Additionally, they are concerned that Spencer Court is designated a private road, and not a town-accepted street.
Richard Espinoza, 29 Clark Street, stated that people are leaving trash on the side of his house that fronts on Spencer Court. Mr. Espinoza also has concerns about Spencer Court designated as a private road.
Mayor Leclerc (1) congratulated the recent Top Twenty students that were recognized at the Exchange Club’s dinner; (2) thanked all those who participated in the CT Trails Clean-up Day on Saturday, June 1st; (3) stated that the town’s first Wellness Fair on the Town Green was a success; (4) attended the Memorial Day parade, the Rotary Duck Race and the dedication of the Bookmobile; (5) stated that mosquito control has commenced and is on-going, especially in the low-lying areas of town, such as the Keeney Cove area; and (6) announced that she has hired Jessica Carrero as her Executive Secretary, who formerly worked at ChildPlan, and is an asset to her office staff.
Bill Horan congratulated the first-ever baseball team of Two Rivers Middle Magnet School for a winning season.
Ram Aberasturia thanked the residents of Spencer Court for coming forward to voice their concerns. Councillor Aberasturia also stated that the results of the winners of the Memorial Mile race will be announced at the next Town Council meeting.
ADJOURNMENT
MOTION By Eric Thompson
seconded by Bill Horan
to adjourn (9:55 p.m.).
Motion carried 9/0.
The Chair announced that the next meeting of the Town Council would be on June 18, 2013.
Attest________________________________
Angela M. Attenello
TOWN COUNCIL CLERK
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