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Town Council Meeting Minutes JUNE 3, 2014
East Hartford Town Council

Town Council Chambers

JUNE 3, 2014

PRESENT Chair Richard F. Kehoe, Vice Chair William P. Horan, Jr., Majority Leader Barbara-Ann Rossi, Minority Leader Esther B. Clarke, Councillors Marc I. Weinberg, Linda A. Russo, Ram Aberasturia, Patricia Harmon and Anita D. Morrison


CALL TO ORDER

Chair Kehoe called the meeting to order at 7:35 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.


AMENDMENTS TO AGENDA

MOTION  By Barbara Rossi
                seconded by Anita Morrison
                to amend the agenda as follows:

  • Under Communications, add item 6.A.1. entitled “CRCOG/KTI
        Agreement with the East Hartford Police Department”; and

  • Under New Business, delete item 8.G. entitled “Referral to
        Personnel & Pensions Committee re: Revisions to Information
Systems Specialist & Programmer/Systems Analyst Job Descriptions”.

                Motion carried 9/0.



OPPORTUNITY FOR RESIDENTS TO ADDRESS THE COUNCIL ON AGENDA ITEMS

Susan Kniep, 50 Olde Roberts Street, (1) spoke to the communication from Blum Shapiro regarding “Those Charged with Governance”; (2) believes the road bond would have a negative financial impact on the majority of taxpayers in East Hartford; and (3) is against the contingency transfer for the settlement of the East Hartford Police Officers Association collective bargaining agreement.

Mayor Leclerc (1) thanked the Council for establishing an ordinance that deals with panhandlers; (2) thanked the Council for agreeing to add on the resolution for the East Hartford Police Department; (3) stated that, beside the regulations set forth by the town’s auditors – Blum Shapiro, there are procedures in place for all departments that handle cash transactions – specifically instituted by the Finance Director; (4) tonight’s PowerPoint presentation on the road improvement program will show that a third of the town’s roads have been repaired/repaved; (5) thanked the Council for the resolution on the fee waivers for Riverfront Recapture; and (6) reminded all that June is Dog License Month.


APPROVAL OF MINUTES

May 15, 2014 Regular Meeting

MOTION  By Barbara Rossi
                        seconded by Pat Harmon
                        to approve the minutes of the May 15, 2014 Regular Meeting.
                        Motion carried 8/0. Abstain: Aberasturia

The Town Council acknowledged that Councillor Aberasturia’s absence at the May 15th meeting was due to the birth of his daughter, Averie.


COMMUNICATIONS AND PETITIONS

East Hartford Police Department: Introduction of Newly Promoted Police Officers

Police Chief Scott Sansom introduced the following officers and their positions: Deputy Chief Tim McConville, Support Services Bureau; Deputy Chief Robert Davis, Professional Standards Bureau; Deputy Chief Beau Thurnauer, Criminal Investigations Bureau; and Deputy Chief Mack Hawkins, Field Operations Bureau.  Additionally, Chief Sansom introduced Sergeant Michael DeMaine, who is the Chief of Staff/Public Information Officer.

CRCOG/KTI Agreement with the East Hartford Police Department

MOTION  By Bill Horan
                seconded by Barbara Rossi
                to adopt the following resolution:

Whereas, the Connecticut General Assembly provides statewide incentive grants to regional planning organizations for projects that involve shared services; and

Whereas, the Capitol Region Council of Governments is acting as a convener and facilitator of service sharing projects around the CRCOG region; and

Whereas, CRCOG did conduct a competitive procurement process for custom software applications “CRCOG PRODUCTS:
  • A computer aided dispatch Program (Heartbeat CAD)
  • A Records Management System (CT: CHIEF) FOR Police Departments
  • An Automated Scheduling Software (ASAP) for Fire, Police  and Communications Departments
Whereas, CRCOG awarded these projects to KT International (KTI) in June 2007 (CAD), August 2008 (ASAP), and September 2010 (CT: CHIEF), for the development, licensing, maintenance and support of software related to these projects for business use by CRCOG and participating municipalities and

Whereas, the initial funding for these systems came primarily from the cities of Hartford, New Britain and Bridgeport supplemented with grant dollars and the intellectual property is owned by Hartford, New Britain and CROG; and

Whereas, all communities that are participating members of CRCOG are to have access to these applications; and any system administrator and user training, local customization and integration and annual maintenance and support charges, are to be the responsibility of East Hartford and managed by CRCOG for third party vendors such as KTI.

Whereas, East Hartford desires to be a participating municipality by implementing one or more CRCOG products as specified with any support and maintenance to be performed by KTI, the CRCOG designated contactor, and desires to execute the required Participating agreement with CRCOG and KTI.

Whereas, the Town of East Hartford has expressed an interest in taking part in the project proposal entitled KTI Custom Software Products, Heartbeat CAD, CT: Chief, RMS and e-CITATION

Now, Therefore Be It Resolved that the East Hartford Town Council does hereby endorse the above referenced CRCOG project proposal and authorizes Mayor Marcia A. Leclerc to sign all necessary agreements and take all necessary actions to allow for the Town’s participation in this program.

On call of the vote, motion carried 9/0.



Blum Shapiro: The Auditor’s Communication with Those Charged with Governance

Chair Kehoe explained that the town’s auditors, Blum Shapiro, send a summary of what they are charged to complete for the town’s auditing procedures.  Since the Town Council is the governing body, the communication is addressed to the Council.


Responses to Questions Asked of Administration

Mosquito Control: Chair Kehoe read from an email sent by Mayor Leclerc which stated that the larviciding has begun and spraying will start once the weather is better.

Savings from use of Solar Panels: Chair Kehoe stated that the Mayor’s email suggested a savings of approximately $106,000 annually, mostly to the Board of Education’s budget.



2014 Proposed Bond Referendum – Road Improvement Program

Tim Bockus, Public Works Director, stated that, even with the last four bond referenda, the PCI (pavement condition index) average remains low for many of the roads in town. The amount of roads that can be repaired for each $10M bond has been reduced over the years because of the increase in the cost of asphalt and paving roads.

Representatives from Vanasse Hangen Brustlin, Inc. (VHB) Gordon Daring, VHB Connecticut Regional Office Manager and Bill Anderson, VHB Project Manager gave the Council a PowerPoint presentation on the current conditions of the town’s roads and the proposed repaving/repairing that would occur if the 2014 bond initiative is passed by the voters.

Mike Walsh, Finance Director, presented the financial impact to the taxpayers if the proposed 2014 bond referendum for the road improvement program is passed by the voters in November.




NEW BUSINESS

Recommendation from the Ordinance Committee

MOTION  By Bill Horan
                        seconded by Linda Russo
                        to amend the East Hartford Code of Ordinances by adding
                        a new Article 7, Section 13-30, entitled “Panhandling” consistent
                        with the May 8, 2014 draft.
                        Motion carried 9/0.

Panhandling Ordinance
(05-08-14 Draft)

The Town of East Hartford Code of Ordinances is hereby amended to add a new Article 7 entitled “Panhandling”, Section 13-30 as follows:

  • As used in this section:  “Panhandling” means any solicitation made in person requesting an immediate donation of money or the purchase of an item for an amount far exceeding its value, under circumstances where a reasonable person would understand that the purchase is, in substance, a donation. Except where the following activity is on private property without the written permission of the owner or tenant of such property, “Panhandling” does not include passively standing or sitting with a sign or other non-verbal indication that one is seeking donations, without addressing any solicitation to any specific person other than in response to an inquiry by that person;
  • No person shall engage in panhandling:  (1) between sunset and sunrise on any street, sidewalk, public right-of-way, or other public property; (2) at a bus stop; (3) in a vehicle on the street; (4) on private property, unless the person panhandling has written permission from the owner or tenant of the private property; (5) in a manner that blocks the path of the person being asked for a donation; (6) by following a person who walks away from the person who is panhandling; (7) by making any statement, gesture, or other communication by which the person panhandling knows, or should have known, that  his action causes, or would cause, another to believe that the panhandler will cause physical harm to the person or property of the other person; (8) by knowingly making any false or misleading representation in the course of panhandling; or (9) by stating that the donation is needed for a specific purpose then spending the donation received for a different purpose.
  • Any person violating the provisions of this ordinance shall be fined not more than one hundred dollars for each offense.

MOTION  By Bill Horan
                        seconded by Barbara Rossi
                        to amend the East Hartford Code of Ordinances by repealing
                        Section 2-3b and substitute in lieu thereof the May 7, 2014 draft entitled
                        “Registrar of Voters Salary”.
                        Motion carried 8/0. Abstain: Clarke

Registrar of Voters Salary Ordinance

(5/7/14 draft)

Section 2-3b of the East Hartford Code of Ordinances is repealed and the following is substituted in lieu thereof:
 
Beginning on January 1, [2009] 2015, the salary for each registrar of voters shall be [$18,504 which is an increase of 2.8%, representing the increase in the consumer price index for 2007 and beginning on January 1, 2010, the salary for each registrar of voters shall be $19,540 which is an increase of 5.6%, representing the increase in the consumer price index for 2008. In addition, the salary for January 1, 2010 shall be increased by $460.00] $21,750 which is an increase of $1,750 representing the increase in the consumer price index for calendar years 2009 through 2013.
MOTION  By Bill Horan
                        seconded by Linda Russo
                        to amend the East Hartford Code of Ordinances by repealing
                        Section 2-113b and substitute in lieu thereof the May 7, 2014
                        draft entitled “Veterans Commission Ordinance”.
                        Motion carried 9/0.

Veterans Commission Ordinance
(5/7/14 draft)

Section 2-113b of the Town of East Hartford Code of Ordinances is repealed and the following is substituted in lieu thereof:

(a) There is established a commission on veterans’ affairs. The commission shall consist of nine members. At least six members shall be residents of East Hartford. Such members shall be appointed for a two year term. In addition, the agent for veterans' affairs designated pursuant to Section 2-113a, shall serve as an ex-officio member of the commission on veterans' affairs.
 
(b) The commission shall serve as a resource for information concerning federal, state and local benefits and services for veterans, active duty personnel and their families. The commission shall compile contact information from federal and state veterans’ affairs agencies and veterans’ advocacy groups. The commission may coordinate the scheduling of regular hours for veterans’ advocates to meet with veterans at town hall or other town facilities. The commission may assist the mayor and the agent for veterans’ affairs in communicating matters of interest to veterans, active duty personnel and their families in the town of East Hartford.
(c)  The chair of the commission, or such other members of the commission as the commission, by majority vote shall designate, shall serve as the town’s veterans’ service contact person pursuant to section 27-135 of the Connecticut General Statutes.  Such person or persons shall complete an annual training course pursuant to section 27-102l of the Connecticut General Statutes and shall comply with such other requirements for a veterans’ service contact person as set forth in state law.  


State of Connecticut Neighborhood Assistance

MOTION  By Ram Aberasturia
                seconded by Barbara Rossi
                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, fourteen proposals have been received from area agencies, listed on the 2014 State of Connecticut Neighborhood Assistance Act Proposal Summaries sheet as attached, and have requested to be included in the 2014 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, 2014, 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 2014 Neighborhood Assistance Act Tax Credit Program.

On call of the vote, motion carried 9/0.



Town of East Hartford
2014 State of Connecticut Neighborhood Assistance Act Program
Proposal Summaries (15 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
                                                        

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

Integrated Health Services                                      Client Health Services
                                                        Energy Efficiency Project

Riverfront Recapture                                    Riverfront Park Lighting – Energy Efficiency
                                                                                   Improvement Project

United Connecticut Action for Neighborhoods, Inc.               Main Street Improvement



Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program

MOTION  By Bill Horan
                seconded by Barbara Rossi
                to adopt the following resolution:

WHEREAS, the U.S. Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance, has funding available to the Town of East Hartford under the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program through the State of Connecticut JAG Grant Program; and

WHEREAS, these funds may be used to improve or enhance Law Enforcement Programs with no cash match by the Town of East Hartford; and

WHEREAS, the East Hartford Police Department desires to use these funds to purchase traffic enforcement equipment including a Police Motorcycle, together with required installation of lighting and radio equipment, to replace an existing motorcycle.

NOW THEREFORE LET IT BE RESOLVED; That Marcia A. Leclerc, Mayor of the Town of East Hartford, is authorized to make application to, and execute and approve on behalf of this corporation, any and all documents, contracts, and amendments as may be required by the U.S. Department of Justice as they pertain to this Justice Assistance Grant.

On call of the vote, motion carried 9/0.

“Click it or Ticket” Program: State Reimbursement

MOTION  By Ram Aberasturia
                seconded by Barbara Rossi
                to adopt the following resolution:

WHEREAS, the Highway Safety Office of the state Department of Transportation (DOT) has made available funds for the 2014 “Click-It or Ticket” program; and
  
WHEREAS, in order to process reimbursements for this program, the DOT requires a Certifications and Assurances to be on file with the Highway Safety.

NOW THEREFORE LET IT BE RESOLVED; That Marcia A. Leclerc, Mayor of the Town of East Hartford, is authorized to make application to, and execute and approve on behalf of this corporation, any and all documents, contracts, and amendments as may be required by the state Department of Transportation as they pertain to this “Click-It or Ticket” program.

On call of the vote, motion carried 9/0.


Police Contract Settlement: Contingency Transfer

MOTION  By Barbara Rossi
                seconded by Anita Morrison
                to transfer funds in the amount of $1,216,000 from account
                #G9600-60201 Contingency Reserve-Contract Negotiations
to account #G5203-60110 Police Administration - Permanent
Services to cover the settlement costs associated with the
East Hartford Police Officers Association contract for years
ending June 30, 2013, June 30, 2014 and June 30, 2015.
                Motion carried 9/0


Suspense List: Grand List Year 2010 – Personal Property and Motor Vehicle; Various Grand List Years – Mobile Homes

MOTION  By Barbara Rossi
                        seconded by Anita Morrison
                        to transfer the uncollected personal property, motor vehicle and Mobile
                        home taxes as referenced in a memo dated May 27, 2014 from Iris
                        Laurenza, Collector of Revenue, to Marcia Leclerc, Mayor to the suspense
                        rate book in the total amount of $377,271.38 as follows:

                        Personal Property       Grand List Year 2010                    $ 46,926.61

                        Motor Vehicle           Grand List Year 2010                    $298,791.65

                        Mobile Homes            Various Grand List Years                $  31,553.12

                        Motion carried 9/0.




Recommendation from Real Estate Acquisition & Disposition Committee re: Setting a Public Hearing Date of July 15m 2014 @ 7PM for the Sale of 26 Bissell Street

MOTION  By Linda Russo
                seconded by Anita Morrison
                move that, pursuant to C.G.S. §7-163(e), a public hearing  date of
                Tuesday, July 15, 2014 at 7PM in the Town Council Chambers is set to
                hear public comment on the possible sale of 26 Bissell Street, subject to
                the Planning and Zoning Commission’s approval of the sale pursuant to
                C.G.S.§8-24 and to the terms stated in the May 22, 2014 Real Estate
                Acquisition & Disposition meeting minutes, and with the condition that,
                prior to the public hearing, the Administration must notify the adjoining
                property owners that a bid has been received in the amount of $50,000 to
                purchase the parcel, and offer such property owners the opportunity to
                submit a bid prior to the public hearing date.
                Motion carried 9/0.


Waiver of Permitting and Municipal Fees re: Riverfront Recapture’s Outdoor Amusement Permit Applications
.
MOTION  By Barbara Rossi
                seconded by Linda Russo
                to adopt the following resolution:

Whereas, the town of East Hartford has a close working relationship with Riverfront Recapture, the non-profit organization dedicated to revitalization efforts along the Connecticut River; and

Whereas, the mayor of the town of East Hartford sits on the Riverfront Recapture board of directors; and

Whereas, Riverfront Recapture has used federal and state grants and private donations to assist the town of East Hartford in establishing and maintaining Great River Park and the riverwalk in East Hartford; and~

Whereas, Riverfront Recapture has organized and sponsored many annual events along the Connecticut River that bring hundreds of thousands of dollars in economic activity to the town of East Hartford;

Now therefore be it resolved that the town of East Hartford hereby waives any Riverfront Recapture amusement permit application fee and any town expenses associated with such amusement. ~The Finance Director shall include in the quarterly financial statements the town costs that were waived pursuant to this resolution during the preceding fiscal quarter. ~

On call of the vote, motion carried 9/0.


Outdoor Amusement Permit Applications:

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 14th and 21st, 2014 at Pappy’s Café, 37 Burnside Avenue,
                from approximately 12PM to 8PM with food and liquor 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.


Riverfest 2014

MOTION  By Barbara Rossi
                seconded by Linda Russo
to approve the outdoor amusement permit application, Riverfest 2014, submitted by Joshua Urrutia, Public Events Manager, for Riverfront Recapture, to conduct outdoor entertainment with music, food, vendors, roaming entertainment, activities and a fireworks show at Great River Park and Founders Plaza on Saturday July 12, 2014 between the hours of 4PM and 10PM, with music occurring between the hours of 4PM and 9:30PM with a rain date of Sunday, July 13, 2014 using the same hours as that of the July 12th event – providing the town receives current and updated liquor and concession permits prior to the July 12th event date; 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.


Riverfront Swing Night

MOTION  By Linda Russo
                seconded by Ram Aberasturia
to approve the outdoor amusement permit application entitled “Riverfront Swing Night” submitted by Joshua Urrutia, Public Events Manager for Riverfront Recapture to conduct a music concert, along with beer and wine to be sold in designated areas of Great River Park on Saturday, August 23, 2014 from 6PM to 9PM with a rain date of Sunday, August 24th during the same hours – provided that the town receives current and updated liquor and concession permits prior to the August 23rd event date; 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.


Head of the Riverfront Regatta

MOTION  By Marc Weinberg
                seconded by Linda Russo
to approve the outdoor amusement permit application, entitled “Head of the Riverfront Regatta” submitted by Joshua Urrutia, Public Events Manger for Riverfront Recapture to conduct a rowing regatta on the Connecticut River beginning at the Charter Oak Landing in Hartford on Sunday, October 5, 2014 from 6AM to 5PM, with a flood and rain date of Sunday, November 2, 2014; 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.


Riverside Farmer’s Market

MOTION  By Ram Aberasturia
                seconded by Anita Morrison
                to approve the outdoor amusement permit application entitled
                Riverside Farmers Market, 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, 167
                Riverside Drive from 3PM to 6PM on the following fifteen Tuesdays
                in 2014:

July  8, 15, 22, 29
August  5, 12, 19, 26
September  2, 9, 16, 23, 30
October 7, 14

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 $150 associated permit fee, pursuant to §5-6(a) of the East Hartford Code of Ordinances, as this is a not-for-profit organization.

MOTION  By Ram Aberasturia
                seconded by Anita Morrison
                to amend the motion as follows:

“….and to waive the $150 associated permit $10 application fee for each of the 15 events, pursuant to §5-6(a) of the East Hartford Code of Ordinances, as this is a not-for-profit organization.”
Motion carried 9/0.

On call of the vote of the amended motion, motion carried 9/0.


Assistance to Firefighters Grant: Breathing Apparatus

MOTION          By Barbara Rossi
                seconded by Linda Russo 
                to adopt the following resolution:

WHEREAS, the Federal Fire Protection and Control Act of 1974 established a competitive financial assistance program through the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) entitled the “Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program”; and

WHEREAS, the East Hartford Fire Department has made application to this Program to support the replacement of firefighter self contained breathing apparatus and has received notice of a grant award; and
WHEREAS, the total of this award does not exceed $ 331, 590.00.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Town Council of the Town of East Hartford recognizes the need for funding these items under the Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program

AND  FURTHER, BE IT RESOLVED that the Town Council does support and authorize the acceptance of this grant award from FEMA and authorizes its Mayor, Marcia A. Leclerc, to act as representative of the Town and to enter into contract and make any amendments thereto to receive funding from FEMA.

On call of the vote, motion carried 9/0.



OPPORTUNITY FOR COUNCILLORS TO DIRECT QUESTIONS TO THE ADMINISTRATION

Ram Aberasturia reported that an 18-wheeler has been parked on Godar Terrace for several days in May and June.  

Barbara Rossi reported that there are two construction trailers on Naubuc Avenue that have not been removed.  Additionally, it appears that there is an auto repair business at 89 Naubuc Avenue and also at 184 Maple Street.  Councillor Rossi thanked the Administration for the start of the mosquito control program

Anita Morrison reported that the street lights on Long Hill from Burnside Avenue to Terrace Avenue are not working and that a retaining wall has washed out.  Additionally, Councillor Morrison attended the recent Board of Education meeting and was concerned about the possibility of pool closings as suggested by the Board and how that would affect the town’s pool programs. Mayor Leclerc was just notified today of the pool closings and is working with the Parks and Recreation Department to adjust for this situation.  Also, Councillor Morrison wished all Dads a Happy Father’s Day – especially her own Dad and Ram, who is celebrating his first Father’s Day.

Esther Clarke announced the passing of Edwin Carlson, a member of the Commission on Aging.



OPPORTUNITY FOR RESIDENTS TO SPEAK

David Whitesell, 101 Clayton Road, and Julia Harris, 658 Hills Street, implored the Council to keep the Middle School pool opened.

Phil Ferlazzo, 42 Godar Terrace, reported that there is an 18-wheeler parked at Godar Terrace which is a residential area.  Mr. Ferlazzo also stated that Godar Terrace needs to be on the list of roads to be repaired/repaved on the 2014 road improvement program.

Mayor Leclerc (1) passed out to the Councillors a list of the town’s in-kind services to the Board of Education; (2) announced that Robert Rohner, an SRO Officer,  was honored as Officer of the Year by the Exchange Club; (3) stated that Parks and Recreation Department programs, which have increased attendance from the residents, are in flux due to the possibility of pool closure; (4) the Library has started computer classes at the Senior Center in the Don Pitkin Computer Room; (5) there will be a Senior Dance, June 18th, at the south end Senior Center; (6) Library secured a $3000 Every Child Ready to Read grant; (7) Senator LeBeau and East Hartford’s State Representatives will host the Step Up Program at Goodwin College on June 11th; (8) CT Trails Maintenance Day is June 18th   at Martin Park; (9) East Hartford Golf Club ribbon cutting will be on Tuesday, June 10th at 2:30PM; (10) Habitat for Humanity ribbon cutting for 48 Branch Drive will be Friday, June 13th @ 1PM; and (11) the Bakery on Main groundbreaking will be held on June 5th @ 11AM.




ADJOURNMENT

MOTION  By Esther Clarke
                seconded by Bill Horan
                to adjourn (11:40 p.m.).
                Motion carried 9/0.


The Chair announced that the next meeting of the Town Council would be June 17th.






                                        Attest________________________________
                                                        Angela M. Attenello
                                                          TOWN COUNCIL CLERK