EAST HARTFORD TOWN COUNCIL
TOWN COUNCIL CHAMBERS
APRIL 4, 2007
PRESENT Chair Richard F. Kehoe, Vice Chair William P. Horan, Jr., Majority Leader Mary Alice Dwyer-Hughes, Minority Leader Donald H. Pitkin, Councillors, Marcia A. Leclerc, Marc I. Weinberg, Jason Rojas, Patricia Harmon and
Eric Thompson
CALL TO ORDER
Chair Kehoe called the meeting to order at 7:42 p.m. He announced the exit locations in
accordance with Connecticut General Statutes § 29-381. As part of the recognition of Sergeant Ford, the 82nd Airborne Association Greater Hartford All-American Chapter led the Council in the pledge of allegiance.
RECOGNITIONS AND AWARDS
Richard L. Ford
The following proclamation was presented to Vanessa Migliore, Sergeant Ford's sister, by Mayor Currey:
PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, Sergeant Richard L. Ford originally joined the Army National Guard in 1995 and rose to the rank of Staff Sergeant; and
WHEREAS, wanting to become a Drill Sergeant as a mentor to younger soldiers, he made the decision to enter active duty in 2004 joining the White Falcons at Fort Bragg; and
WHEREAS, he quickly became an inspiration to all with his good nature, forceful personality and looked up to for direction and support; and
WHEREAS, he was a devoted family man especially when it involved his son Michael, taking an active part in school activities and spending as much time as possible with him; and
WHEREAS, he loved and lived life to its fullest, enjoying family, sports, music and serving his community and country; and
WHEREAS, Sergeant Richard L. Ford, aware of the escalating violence in Iraq, left for his third tour of duty on January 5, 2007 and lost his life on February 20, 2007.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Melody A. Currey and Members of the East Hartford Town Council do hereby recognize and honor the memory of
SERGEANT RICHARD L. FORD
and will be forever grateful for the bravery and commitment he displayed defending our safety and freedom.
Congressman John Larson presented Mrs. Migliore with the American flag that was flown at half mast at the Nation's Capitol Building.
Peg Byrnes, Chair of the Patriotic Commission, read the following letter that she presented to Vanessa Migliore, Sergeant Ford's sister:
Dear Mrs. Migliore:
On behalf of the East Hartford Patriotic Commission, may I extend our deepest sympathy on the recent loss of your brother, Richard.
We will be dedicating East Hartford's Memorial Day Parade to his memory, and sincerely hope we do not have to add any other East Hartford residents to this list.
We would like to invite you and your family to participate in our parade as we honor Richard and all veterans, living and deceased. Should you like to do this, you may march with the Mayor or we can provide motorized transportation.
While I did not know Richard, I have read many wonderful comments about him and know you and your family will miss him very much.
Chair Kehoe, on behalf of the Town Council, expressed deep gratitude to the Ford family for the ultimate sacrifice he made for his country. The Chair then called for a moment of silence to honor the memory of Richard Lee Ford.
At this point, the Chair announced that the Mayor would also recognize Sammy Trimmier, the individual who was instrumental in the arrest of Michael Kendall. The Chair read the following proclamation:
P R O C L A M A T I O N
WHEREAS, Mr. Sammy Trimmier was solely responsible for providing the information that resulted in the
arrest and conviction of Michael Kendall, and
WHEREAS, Mr. Trimmier showed courage in the face of adversity; and
WHEREAS, the Town of East Hartford wishes to extend heartfelt gratitude to Mr. Trimmier for his heroic
actions related to the capture of Michael Kendall.
NOW, THEREFORE, that Melody A. Currey, Mayor of the Town of East Hartford, and the East Hartford Town Council jointly congratulate Mr. Trimmier for his actions on behalf of the Town of East Hartford.
OPPORTUNITY FOR RESIDENTS TO ADDRESS THE COUNCIL ON AGENDA ITEMS
Susan Kniep, 50 Olde Roberts Street, expressed her sympathies to the Ford family on their loss. Mrs. Kniep suggested that the names of the men and women from East Hartford who are serving in the Armed Forces, or who have served in the Armed Forces, be displayed in Town Hall. She also spoke against the issue of item 9.A. Recommendation from the Personnel & Pensions subcommittee re: EHPD Command Staff Reorganization and against the issue of item 9.J. Referral to Real Estate Acquisition & Disposition Committee re: Purchase of 10 acres at Rentschler Field for the East Hartford Glastonbury Elementary Magnet School.
Mayor Currey again expressed her condolences to the Ford family on their loss. Additionally she asked that the Council consider the possibility of advertising at bus stops. The Mayor announced that enough signatures have been collected to hold a referendum on the FY 2007-2008 budget.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
March 20, 2007 Executive Session/Fowich and Velez
MOTION By Mary Alice Dwyer-Hughes
seconded by Eric Thompson
to approve the minutes of the March 20, 2007 Executive Session/Fowich
and Velez.
Motion carried 9/0.
March 20, 2007 Public Hearing/Additional Property Tax Exemptions
MOTION By Mary Alice Dwyer-Hughes
seconded by Pat Harmon
to approve the minutes of the March 20, 2007 Public Hearing/ Additional
Property Tax Exemptions.
Motion carried 9/0.
March 20, 2007 Regular Meeting
MOTION By Mary Alice Dwyer-Hughes
seconded by Don Pitkin
to approve the minutes of the March 20, 2007 Regular Meeting.
Motion carried 9/0.
RESOLUTIONS
State of Connecticut LoCIP Grant Application
MOTION By Jason Rojas
seconded by Marcia Leclerc
to authorize the Grants Administrator to submit an application to the State
of Connecticut to secure Local Capital Improvement Plan funds (LoCIP) in
the amount of $411,401 for projects listed in our approved municipal
capital improvement plan. The projects will be:
1. Town Hall Restrooms: $40,401
2. Meadow Hill Pump Station Roof: $39,000
3. Pitkin St. Pump Station Roof: $20,000
4. Cherry St. Pump Station Roof: $20,000
5. Meadow Hill Pump Windows/Doors: $20,000
6. Meadow Hill Pump Masonry Wall: $10,000
7. Re-Point EHCCC: $100,000
8. McAuliffe Park Catwalk: $40,000
9. Brewer House: $20,000
10. VMC Windows: $10,000
11. Vehicle Exhaust Recovery System: $70,000
12. PSC Impound Light Lighting: $14,000
13. PSC Impound Lot Camera: $8,000
Motion carried 9/0.
Senior Service Grant Applications: North Central Area Agency on Aging, Inc.:
Homemaker Assistance Program
MOTION By Marcia Leclerc
seconded by Mary Alice Dwyer-Hughes
to adopt the following resolution:
That Melody A. Currey, 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 $60,000 and upon approval of said request to enter into and execute a funding agreement with the North Central Area Agency on Aging, Inc. for the purposes of administering a homemaker assistance program for elderly residents.
On call of the vote, motion carried 9/0.
Grandparents as Primary Caregivers Program
MOTION By Marcia Leclerc
seconded by Eric Thompson
to adopt the following resolution:
That Melody A. Currey, 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 $10,000 and upon approval of said request to enter into and execute a funding agreement with the North Central Area Agency on Aging, Inc. for the purposes of administering a grandparents as primary caregivers program for elderly residents.
On call of the vote, motion carried 9/0.
Caregivers of Elderly Residents Support Program
MOTION By Marcia Leclerc
seconded by Marc Weinberg
to adopt the following resolution:
That Melody A. Currey, 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 $40,000 and upon approval of said request to enter into and execute a funding agreement with the North Central Area Agency on Aging, Inc. for the purposes of administering a caregiver of elderly residents support program.
On call of the vote, motion carried 9/0.
COMMUNICATIONS AND PETITIONS
Resignation of Doris Suessman from the Historic District Commission
The Chair stated that Ms. Suessman has submitted her resignation from the Historic
District Commission and thanked her for her years of service both to the Commission and
to the town.
Presentation by James Kate, Recycling Coordinator
James Kate, the Recycling Coordinator, gave a brief presentation to the Council on the
town's recycling program. He answered questions from the Councillors on the various
do's and don'ts of recycling.
NEW BUSINESS
Recommendation from Personnel & Pensions Subcommittee re: East Hartford Police Department Command Staff Reorganization
MOTION By Mary Alice Dwyer-Hughes
seconded by Don Pitkin
to approve the proposed job descriptions for Deputy Chief and Assistant to the Chief of Police as referenced in memo January 16, 2007 by the Human Resource Director Steve Bielenda, including language revisions requested by the Personnel and Pensions Subcommittee, for the Council's approval.
Motion carried 9/0.
Refund of Taxes
MOTION By Eric Thompson
seconded by Don Pitkin
to refund taxes in the amount of $6,160.14
pursuant to Section 12-129 of the Connecticut General Statutes.
Motion carried 9/0.
Memorandum
DATE: April 10, 2007
TO: Michael Walsh, Director of Finance
FROM: Patricia Faucher, Collector of Revenue
RE: Refund of Taxes
Under the provisions of Section 12-129 of the Connecticut General Statutes, the following persons are entitled to the refunds as requested:
Name and Address |
Account |
Amount |
Reason |
Abacus Inventory LLC 619 Brewer St East Hartford, CT 06118 |
2005-02-40026 2005-03-71035 |
15.89 20.16 36.05 Total |
Overpayment Unique ID # PPA00495 Marker # 163PVT |
Angulo, Jorge T 40 Elm St East Hartford, CT 06108 |
2005-01-11314 |
1550.26 |
Overpayment 40 Elm Street |
Bartley, John V 47B Broad St East Hartford, CT 06118-3105 |
2003-04-80591 |
213.95 Tax 16.05 Int 230.00 Total |
Assessor’s Adjustment Marker # 920TAN |
Chase Home Finance LLC PO Box 961227 Fort Worth, TX 76161 |
2004-01-10641 |
1793.13 |
Overpayment 51 Deborah Drive |
Crowley, Donald F 84 Northfield Dr East Hartford, CT 06118 |
2000-01-3222 2001-01-3217 2002-01-3270 2003-01-3292 2004-01-3292 2005-01-3278 |
57.60 56.84 57.90 60.50 62.00 65.42 360.26 Total |
Assessor’s Adjustment 84 Northfield Drive Veteran exemption |
Cruz, Abigail or Lopez, Adan 108 Orchard Hill Ln Willimantic, CT 06226 |
2005-03-59028 |
227.09 Tax 23.84 Int 250.93 Total |
Assessor’s Adjustment Marker # 807SYZ |
H J Contractor 1227 Burnside Ave East Hartford, CT 06108 |
2005-01-7149 |
18.00 |
Overpayment 27 Melody Lane Rear |
Lombardo, Michael J Jr 339 Forbes St East Hartford, CT 06118-1309 |
2005-04-85065 |
16.09 |
Overpayment Marker # 775UEL |
Murphy, Daniel J 98 Timber Trail East Hartford, CT 06118 |
2005-04-86085 |
109.05 |
Overpayment Marker # 463SPP |
Nguyen Ngoc Phuong 39 Chapel St 2nd Fl East Hartford, CT 06108-3005 |
2005-03-77379 |
13.18 |
Assessor’s Adjustment Marker # 240SXW |
Paul Tyler 949 Pleasant Valley Unit 6-6 South Windsor, CT 06074 |
2001-02-41700 |
94.75 Tax 81.01 Int 175.76 Total |
Assessor’s Adjustment Unique ID # PPT04145 |
Sikora, Stephanie J 62 Latimer St East Hartford, CT 06108-2307 |
2005-03-85650 |
11.43 |
Overpayment Marker # 384KVP |
Smith, Michael C 27 Prasser Dr East Hartford, CT 06118 |
2005-03-86161 |
111.84 |
Assessor’s Adjustment Marker # MOBY |
Souppa, David 19 Patton St East Hartford, CT 06118 |
2005-04-88376 |
97.74 Tax 4.53 Int 102.27 Total |
Overpayment Marker # 1787 |
Ugona, Ikechukwu 121 Ridgewood Rd East Hartford, CT 06118 |
2005-04-88951 |
7.26 |
Overpayment Marker # 24CC29 |
Wells Fargo Real Estate Tax Services ATTN:Financial Support Unit-Region 1 1 Home Campus MAC X2502-045 Des Moines, IA 50328-0001 |
2005-01-15701 |
1369.23 |
Overpayment 250 Burke Street |
Wojcik, Julie 173 Shadycrest Dr East Hartford, CT 06118-2743 |
2005-03-91430 |
5.40 |
Assessor’s Adjustment Marker # 428SGN |
TOTAL |
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6,160.14 |
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Patricia Faucher, CCMC
Energy Savings Performance Contract and Financing
Christopher Bleuher, Account Executive for Johnson Controls, Inc., gave the Council a power point presentation on the fourteen items that will be included in their energy savings contract with the town. Assistant Corporation Counsel Richard Gentile, Facilities Supervisor Gregg Verallis, Board of Education Facilities Committee Chair Hank Pawlowski, and Board of Education Facilities Manager Al Costa also provided information on the proposed contract with Johnson Controls.
MOTION By Mary Alice Dwyer-Hughes
seconded by Marcia Leclerc
to adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION CONCERNING AN ENERGY SAVINGS PERFORMANCE CONTRACT
WHEREAS, the Town and the East Hartford Board of Education, working cooperatively through the Request for Proposal process, have selected Johnson Controls Incorporated (JCI) to identify energy saving performance measures in Town and Board buildings, and
WHEREAS, JCI and their engineers have identified approximately $5 million of capital improvements in nine Town buildings and nine Board buildings that will generate approximately $7.1 million of total budget savings over the life of the contract through direct energy savings, utility rebates, or white tag incentives, and
WHEREAS, the total budget savings generated under this energy savings performance contract with JCI will allow the town to secure much needed capital improvements and through lease financing, to issue debt over a period of approximately 12 years whereby the debt service will be paid completely by the savings generated under the contract, resulting in no net cost increase to the Town or Board.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Mayor of the Town of East Hartford is authorized to enter into an Energy Savings Performance Contract with JCI not to exceed $5 million. The contract terms, payment schedule, and other details of the contract shall be mutually determined between the company and the Mayor, whose signatures will indicate approval of specific terms and conditions.
On call of the vote, motion carried 9/0.
Lease Purchase Financing Agreement
MOTION By Mary Alice Dwyer-Hughes
seconded by Marcia Leclerc
to adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE A MUNICIPAL TAX-EXEMPT
LEASE PURCHASE FINANCING AGREEMENT
WHEREAS, the Town of East Hartford intends to purchase various capital equipment under an Energy Savings Performance Contract with Johnson Controls, Inc., and
WHEREAS, the cost of the various capital equipment is approximately $5 million; and
WHEREAS, the Town is expected to save through direct energy savings, utility rebates, or white tag incentives approximately $7.1 million in total over the next 12 fiscal years and will use those savings to pay principal and interest on the borrowing.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Mayor of the Town of East Hartford is authorized to enter into a master lease purchase agreement and related documents with Bank of America in the principal amount not to exceed $5 million. The interest rate, payment schedule and other details of the financing shall be mutually determined between the company and the Mayor, whose signatures will indicate approval of specific terms and conditions.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Town declares its intent to be reimbursed for any temporary advances from the General Fund to pay for any part of the equipment from proceeds of the lease financing in accordance with Treasury Regulation 26 CFR 1.103-18 and/or 26CFR1.150-2.
On call of the vote, motion carried 9/0.
Outdoor Amusement Permit Application: Gengras Motorcycles Grand Opening
MOTION By Bill Horan
seconded by Don Pitkin
to approve the outdoor amusement permit application of Gengras Motorcycles to hold a Grand Opening at 540 Conn Blvd on Friday, April 27th from 9AM to 6PM, Saturday, April 28th from 9AM to 4PM, on Sunday, April 29th from 10AM to 4PM, with music on all three days from 11AM 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.
Motion carried 9/0.
Outdoor Amusement Permit Application: Gengras Harley-Davidson Open House Weekend
MOTION By Bill Horan
seconded by Marcia Leclerc
to approve the outdoor amusement permit application of Gengras Harley-Davidson Buell to conduct an Open House Weekend at 221 Governor Street on Saturday, May 19th from 9AM to 4PM, Sunday, May 20th from 10AM to 4PM, with music on both days from 10AM 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.
Motion carried 9/0.
Outdoor Amusement Permit Application: Gengras Harley-Davidson Bluesaque
MOTION By Bill Horan
seconded by Marcia Leclerc
to approve the outdoor amusement permit application of Gengras Harley-Davidson Buell to hold a "Bluesaque", a 2-Day Blues Festival and Barbecue State Championship at 221 Governor Street on Saturday, June 23rd from 9AM to 5PM, Sunday, June 24th from 10AM to 5PM, with music on both days from 10AM to 5PM, 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.
Outdoor Amusement Permit Application: Riverfest 2007
MOTION By Marc Weinberg
seconded by Eric Thompson
to approve the outdoor amusement permit application of, and to grant a waiver of the associated permit fees under the provisions of Section 5-6(b) of the town ordinances to, Riverfront Recapture to hold Riverfest 2007 in accordance with Town Ordinance Section 5-1(a) in the vicinity of Founders Plaza and Great River Park on Saturday, July 7, 2007 from 4PM to 10PM with music being provided during that time. These two locations are anticipated to be primary sites for a fireworks display occurring from 9:30PM to 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 9/0.
Outdoor Amusement Permit Application: Dancing Under the Stars
MOTION By Marc Weinberg
seconded by Marcia Leclerc
to approve the outdoor amusement permit application, Dancing Under the Stars, of Riverfront Recapture, Inc., for the purposes of holding an open dance with a band and dance instructions at Great River Park on Friday, July 13th and Friday August 10th from 7PM to 10PM 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.
Outdoor Amusement Permit Application: Mayor's Walk
MOTION By Marc Weinberg
seconded by Jason Rojas
to approve the outdoor amusement permit application, The Mayor's Walk, for the purpose of holding a 1 ½ mile walk to promote health on Saturday, April 28th from 10:15AM to approximately 12Noon, with sign ups beginning at 9:15AM. The route taken will utilize Main Street, Chapman Street, and Chapman Place and will cross over several streets located between Town Hall and Burnside Avenue, 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.
Referral to Real Estate Acquisition & Disposition Committee re: Purchase of 10 acres at Rentschler Field for the East Hartford Glastonbury Elementary Magnet School
MOTION By Jason Rojas
seconded by Marcia Leclerc
to refer to the Real Estate Acquisition & Disposition Committee the matter
of the purchase of the 10.48 acres of land from United Technologies
Corporation for the site of the East Hartford Glastonbury Elementary
Magnet School.
Motion carried 9/0.
OPPORTUNITY FOR COUNCILLORS TO DIRECT QUESTIONS TO THE ADMINISTRATION
Jason Rojas questioned procedure for the recognition of a Councillor about to make a motion.
Don Pitkin asked about the function of the trash container at Town Hall.
COUNCIL ACTION ON EXECUTIVE SESSION MATTERS
Mary Korngiebel v. Town of East Hartford
MOTION~~~~~ By Mary Alice Dwyer-Hughes
seconded by Marcia Leclerc
to accept the recommendation of Corporation Counsel to settle the
Town's Workers' Compensation lien in the case of Mary Korngiebel v.
Allstate Insurance Company, et al for a total sum of $8,268.00.
Motion carried 9/0.
OPPORTUNITY FOR RESIDENTS TO SPEAK
The Mayor recognized a member of Boy Scout Troop 61 who was in attendance. Additionally, Mayor Currey indicated that Sergeant Ford's picture will hang in Town Hall in memory of his sacrifice and that pictures of all East Hartford residents serving in the Armed Forces will be displayed in Town Hall with the families' approvals.
ADJOURNMENT
MOTION By Don Pitkin
seconded by Bill Horan
to adjourn (10:55 p.m.).
Motion carried 9/0.
Attest________________________________
Angela Attenello
TOWN COUNCIL CLERK
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