Common Council

REGULAR MEETING OF THE COMMON COUNCIL MIDDLETOWN, CONNECTICUT DECEMBER 3, 2012 Regular Meeting A Regular Meeting of the Common Council of the City of Middletown was held in the Council Chamber of the Municipal Building, on Monday, December 3, 2012 at 7:00 p.m. Present Mayor Daniel T. Drew, Deputy Mayor Robert P. Santangelo, Council Members Thomas J. Serra, Ronald P. Klattenberg, Mary A. Bartolotta, Gerald E. Daley, Hope P. Kasper, Grady L. Faulkner, Jr., Philip J. Pessina, Joseph E. Bibisi, Linda Salafia, Todd G. Berch, and Deborah A. Kleckowski; Corporation Counsel Daniel B. Ryan, Sergeant-at-Arms Officer Patrick Nathan, and Council Clerk Marie O. Norwood. Also Present Middletown Press Reporter Jim Salemi, and fifty members of the public Meeting Called to Order Mayor calls the meeting to order at 7:03 p.m. and asks Attorney Kori Wisneski to lead the public in the Pledge of Allegiance. Call of Meeting Read The Call of Meeting was read and accepted. Mayor Drew declares the Call a Legal Call and the Meeting a Legal Meeting. Motion to Accept/Amend Agenda Chair states entertain motions to accept or amendment. Councilman Serra moves to amend the agenda in the following manner: Remove Agenda Item 12-1; substitute the Mayor’s Appointments, Agenda Item 13; and add Agenda Item 3-3, Mayor’s Proclamation. As a point of information, he states the Council will not be acting on Old Business Agenda Item 8; he also moves agenda item 12-11 to immediately after Agenda Item 7. Councilman Santangelo seconds the motion. There is no discussion. The vote is called and it is unanimous to approve with eleven affirmative votes. Councilman Faulkner is not in the chamber for this vote. The Chair states the agenda is amended and approved. Agenda Item 3 Description Presentation Agenda item 3-1 Description Resolution Honoring Conrad Tyaack Councilman Serra asks the Tyaack family to join him at the podium. He reads the resolution honoring the late Conrad Tyaack and moves it for approval. Councilman Pessina seconds the motion. Councilman Serra states he served with Conrad Tyaack way back in the ‘70’s and he was a dedicated Council member; he was like Councilman Loffredo; Conrad did his research and worked passionately for Middletown. He states I was a fan of Councilman Tyaack; he helped the new Council members. He states our condolences on behalf of the City. He was a great and well respected individual. The family thanks Councilman Serra and states we appreciate this award very much. My dad did love this town and working on this Council. Thank you very much The Chair states without objection, the resolution is approved by acclamation. Resolution No. 211-12 File Name cctyaackinmemoriam Description Honoring Conrad J. Tyaack, In Memoriam. (Approved) WHEREAS, Conrad J. Tyaack, son of the late William and Hedwrig Tyaack, was born in New Haven and graduated William Hall High School; he married Rose Shea. They raised their family in Middletown, including sons Robert and Gary Tyaack and daughters Susan St. Jean and Sandra Capers; he was a proud grandparent and great grandparent; and WHEREAS, Conrad was a Veteran and served in the U. S. Marines during the Korean Conflict; and WHEREAS, he worked for Pratt and Whitney for 20 years; he was the past president of the I.A.M. 700 and past president of the Central Labor Council; he was a member of C.A.G.M.; and WHEREAS, Conrad was a member of the Common Council serving four terms; he won his first election in 1973 and each successive election in 1975, 1977, and 1979, serving the residents of Middletown for eight years; and December 3, 2012 COMMON COUNCIL MEETING Page 2 WHEREAS, during his first term, Conrad served on the Police Commission, Long Lane Communications Committee, the Emergency Alarm Commission and was Acting Mayor from May through August, 1975; and WHEREAS, during his second term, Conrad Tyaack was Chair of the Fire Commission and sat on Municipal Development, Board of Health, as an alternate on Planning and Zoning, the Municipal Development representative to the Inland/Wetlands Commission as well as the Ad Hoc Committee for Cable Television; he was appointed Acting Mayor May 2, 1977; and WHEREAS, on November 9, 1977, he was elected for his third term; Councilman Tyaack chaired the Welfare and Fire Commissions; he also served on the Municipal Development Committee and as an alternate on Planning and Zoning, the Board of Health, Contract Compliance and the Municipal Development representative to the Inland/Wetlands Commission as well as being appointed as Acting Mayor in May, 1979; and WHEREAS, on November 7, 1979, he won his fourth term on the Common Council; he served his term working on the Public Works Commission and as the Public Works representative to the Inland/Wetlands and Water Courses Agency; in May, 1981, he served his final term as Acting Mayor. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MIDDLETOWN: That we recognize the contributions of Conrad J. Tyaack as an active member of his community and his service to the City through his work and dedication while serving as a member of the Common Council, Planning and Zoning, and Inland/Wetlands and Water Courses Agency; he loved Middletown and worked to ensure Middletown’s sustained growth and prosperity; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: That we offer our condolences to his family and friends; as an active, respected member of the community, he will be missed by his family, friends and colleagues. Noted for the Record Councilman Faulkner takes his seat at 7:09 p.m. Agenda Item 3-2 Description Resolution Honoring Lillian “Reba” Moses Councilman Daley comes forward with resolution 3-2; he asks that the Moses family come forward. He reads the resolution and states he is honored to move this resolution. Councilman Faulkner seconds the motion. Councilman Daley is recognized and states he knew Reba and some of her children and he served on the board for CAGM and knew her involvement and spirit and passion for the causes she believed in and she left her mark. Councilman Serra states he was on the Council and Reba was a small woman but a large woman in spirit; she was a spitfire and we will miss her. Councilman Faulkner states not being from Middletown, he heard a lot about Mrs. Moses and seeing her work. He remembers Idella Howell and working with her. We are losing important and key folks who have a lot of knowledge. The thing I wanted to emphasize is we need more folks like that and to encourage as many as we can and he hopes this recognition gives people some wings to continue. Rev. Robin Anderson Turner states she is one of the associate ministers at the AME Zion Church and on behalf of her family and her church family, the Rev Moses Harvill, we thank god on how he used her and because she was willing to be the champion and stand up to fight, she believes Middletown is in a better place and her legacy will live on forever. Thank you very much. The Chair thanks Rev. Turner. He recognizes Councilman Pessina who states he had the distinct pleasure when he came on the police force he would bump into Reba and she was fighting and she loved her children at Long River Village and another fond memory was working with CAGM and being on Main Street; she always knew me. She dedicated her life to the children and that is the example we always want to set for our community. He thanks the Council for this recognition. The Chair states without objection, the resolution is approved by acclamation and thanks the Reverend for being here for honoring her legacy. Resolution No. 212-12 File Name cclilliamrebamosesinmemoriam Description Honoring Lillian ‘Reba’ Moses In Memoriam. (Approved) WHEREAS, Lillian Rebecca “Reba” Moses was born in Pamplico, South Carolina, daughter of James and Theresa Hyman; she attended public schools in Pamplico and Florence, South Carolina; and WHEREAS, in 1943, she married James Moses and they settled in Middletown Connecticut; Reba and James raised their children, Freddie, Tim, Thomas, Donald, Randy, and Farina Davis in Middletown; along with James, Reba worked many jobs to help support her family; she was a hairdresser, factory worker, and nurse’s aide; and WHEREAS, not long after coming to Middletown, James and Reba became active in the community and were founding members of the Zion Baptist church; later in life, she became an active member of the Cross Street AME Zion Church; and WHEREAS, Reba was hired by the Community Action for Greater Middletown as a coordinator and outreach worker, finding a career that helped her dedicate her time to assist low-income and December 3, 2012 COMMON COUNCIL MEETING Page 3 disadvantaged families meet their basic needs as well as help them gain economic self-sufficiency; and WHEREAS, Reba was dedicated to those in need as well as for those whose voice could not be heard; she became known throughout the City as a crusader to correct injustice wherever it occurred; she fought for better schools and fair treatment for all young people; she was active and worked with the NAACP and was a leading advocate for civil rights throughout her life; and WHEREAS, as part of her efforts to ensure the basic needs of Middletown Citizens, she was one of the founding fathers of the Community Health Center in Middletown; she served on its Board of Directors for three decades; and WHEREAS, in honor of her efforts, CHC dedicated a facility in her name, the Lillian Reba Moses Child Guidance Clinic, a mental health program for children. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MIDDLETOWN: That we offer our sincere condolences to the Moses Family on the passing of Lillian Reba Moses; Reba will be remembered for her devotion to those in need and for her advocacy for young people, whom she loved and cherished throughout her life; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: That we recognize Reba as a champion for justice and equality for all Middletown citizens; her actions have shown many what one person’s courage can accomplish and her voice will be missed in Middletown. Agenda Item 3-3 Description Mayor’s proclamation The Mayor calls everyone forward the individuals involved with “Bigger Than You think.” He states they worked to put on a play that came from true stories about growing up in Middletown. The Chair reads the proclamation that thanks the group who put together “Bigger Than You Think.” The Chair congratulates them on the work they did to bring the play forward. The Chair asks Justin Carbonella to come forward to accept the proclamation. Mr. Carbonella thanks Mayor Drew as one of the key actors for taking the time out and you and Dr. Charles played a key role. He thanks everyone who came out to see it or took part in the play. Agenda Item 4 Description Approval of Minutes The Chair asks for a motion to approve the minutes of the regular Common Council meeting of November 5, 2012 at 7 p.m. meeting; Special Meetings of November 5, 2012 at 6 p.m., and November 8, 2012 at 7 p.m.; the minutes of the meetings having been deposited with the Mayor and Corporation Counsel and copies of the same having been served on each and every Council Member, the reading of the same having been dispensed with, Councilman Serra moves them for approval and there is a second by Councilman Santangelo. The Chair asks if there is any further discussion. Councilman Faulkner states he would like to correct page the regular November 5, 2012 minutes, page 5, second paragraph where it states one of the concerns I have is that the attorney is coming from one City to another; that should read my concern is from one State to another. The Chair asks if that is a motion. Councilman Serra states he will take it as a friendly amendment. The Chair calls for the vote. It is unanimous to approve. The Chair states the matters pass as amended. The minutes are approved. Agenda Item 5 The Chair introduces Kori Termine Wisneski, his appointment for the position of Deputy City Attorney. Public Hearing Opens The Chair opens the public hearing on agenda item 5-4 only at 7:25 p.m. and asks if there are any members of the public wishing to speak on this item. Earl Roberts comes forward and states he would agree with the law firm the individual worked with and as a taxpayer and my opinion on this appointment with the state of the economy and federal economy and people are struggling; having said that you, the Mayor, and the Council would look at these positions and they should be negotiated contracts. Many towns are doing this. The Chair states it is about the appointment of the candidate. We are not having a discussion if the position belongs in the Union, but if the Council should confirm it. Mr. Roberts responds that the Council could reject it and go to a contract. I want to make a point and I don’t know the candidate. I believe the process is not conducive to saving money by this type of appointment. He would like to think in this appointment it would be helpful to know with this one, the last appointment and the last attorney on board, he would like to know the initiatives and goals and they are going to save money from hiring on the outside and we need knowledge of what they saved annually. Who is scrutinizing their work and he would like to know justification. If that is part of this position it would be welcoming to hear how it will be done if it will be done. December 3, 2012 COMMON COUNCIL MEETING Page 4 Public Hearing Closes The Chair, hearing no additional members of the public wishing to address this item, closes the public hearing on agenda item 5-4 at 7:29 p.m. Questions Description Questions to the Appointee, Kori Wisneski The Chair Introduces Kori Termine Wisneski and explains why he is making this appointment based on the experience of this candidate. Attorney Wisneski comes forward and thanks the Council for their time and consideration as a candidate for Deputy City Attorney. She has lived 27 of the 31 years of her life in Middletown. She graduated in 1997 from Mercy went to the College of the Holy Cross in Massachusetts. She worked for a retailer in Boston and did not want to do that long term. She went back to law school at Quinnipiac and she held a number of positions. She was an intern and worked with a law professor. She worked in the Chambers of the Honorable Janet Hall when she was sitting in Bridgeport. She worked for Robinson and Cole as a summer intern and worked with them across a number of areas and worked on research; after the 12 week process, she was offered a full time position in 2006. She has always been in the trial and appellate positions. She has done so on behalf of plaintiffs and defendants. She probably has the most diverse practice on her floor. She has done labor and employment matters and has handled criminal matters including criminal murder on the federal level. She states the work she has done for Robinson and Cole will bring good experience to the City. One thing she wanted to address is something that came up during the Personnel Review meeting; what made me want to go from the private to public sector and it is similar to why you individuals spend your night like this. I love Middletown and helping people. Councilman Serra asks what is the reason you want to become a City Attorney and what do you think we need. Attorney Wisneski responds she is honored to work for Robinson and Cole and was not actively seeking a job, but was excited about this opening and to litigate for the City I love. One on the front end is to help determine how to handle cases; to determine what makes sense. I can help with the process where cases will be handled by outside counsel and can help get the best for the least cost. Councilman Serra asks if she lives in Middletown. She responds yes and they own two properties in town. Councilman Serra asks if residency is an asset. Attorney Wisneski responds it is important to have a tie to the community. It is imperative. Councilman Serra states what would you need to work on relative to the City’s laws. Attorney Wisneski responds it is two- fold. In terms of the office, it will be resources. I am used to working in an office with a lot of resources. I know there is a great library across the street. One of the things for my generation is patience and to take my time. I like to check things off my list and do so and follow all the procedures. Councilman Serra thanks her. Councilman Klattenberg states a friend of mine, a former judge, speaks very highly of you. In the area of municipal law, is that an area that you feel comfortable with. Attorney Wisneski replies she had a significant number of cases and it will do well for this job. She discusses in general the types of cases that would help regarding labor issues she has worked on. I have not negotiated a collective bargaining agreement, but I have handled complex settlement agreements. I will be able to learn and I look forward to working with Attorney Smith. Councilman Klattenberg states you have all the skills and knowledge and the right personality to do a good job for Middletown. Councilwoman Kasper states one of the things she asked at the meeting was how would you assist with claims from insurance and claims and we have a $50,000 deductible and can you assist us with our work so that we don’t have to hire out. Attorney Wisneski replies she can help in that respect and bringing litigation internal she hopes to do that. Councilwoman Kasper states we have hired out for some cases and you feel comfortable doing this. Attorney Wisneski replies I do. Councilwoman Kasper states I asked you about municipal retirement plans and the new laws and she asked that question of Attorney Smith and he said he would hire out. Attorney Wisneski responds she agrees with that. If needed, she can do research but it is such a specialized area that we should continue to hire out to handle those matters. Councilman Faulkner states there are a number of questions. You have a variety of practice areas; what would be your strong suit on this list. Attorney Wisneski states she thinks she enjoys the liability cases; I really enjoy my labor employment cases and enjoys getting to court and getting on my feet and because I enjoy it, I am good at it. Councilman Faulkner states you have been at a firm and in a couple of courts have you been in a situation like this with in- house attorneys. Attorney Wisneski states I don’t know that I am following you. Councilman Faulkner you have been at a firm and usually it farms out to a lot of different areas and there is a difference when you are an in-house attorney. Attorney Wisneski asks is this about the resources. Councilman Faulkner in December 3, 2012 COMMON COUNCIL MEETING Page 5 terms of your work. Is there a different focus. Attorney Wisneski states outside counsel, you have a number of clients in various sectors and here you work for the City of Middletown and that is different. In some respects it is similar because you will have more cases but you are dealing with less people. Councilman Faulkner asks if there is a possibility of conflict of interest, being a resident, property owner and an employee. Attorney Wisneski understands your concerns; one of the things I said is not everything I do is comfortable as an attorney and she will deal with those professionally. The individuals who are in this office, they have to be residents and they have been dealing with this for many years. Councilman Faulkner states we farm out a lot. Councilman Faulkner states he didn’t see anything here about administrative situations; we do a lot of policies employee policies, computer policies; Attorney Wisneski replies she would love to be involved; she doesn’t have significant experience in those areas, but she does do that for some boards that she sits on. Councilman Faulkner asks if she knows if she was brought in for a specific task. Attorney Wisneski responds as the Deputy City Attorney and one area is to handle litigation. There will be three attorneys and there will be more duties and I am willing to do that. Councilman Faulkner states your labor and employment experience, that is a strong point. Attorney Wisneski replies yes it is. Councilman Bibisi states under your experience of municipal law and do you have housing law experience like blight. Attorney Wisneski states she does not have experience in that and she is willing to help out with that and can research and help. Councilwoman Bartolotta thanks her for revisiting some of the questions from the Personnel Review Meeting. Earlier you said you would utilize the library at the courthouse; do you think that will slow you down. Attorney Wisneski responds no more than anyone else in the office. Using books can be slower. I will be fine. Councilwoman Bartolotta states you are confident. Attorney Wisneski replies yes; in the beginning of my practice I used books and I will bring books with me and I don’t think it will slow me down. Councilman Berch states going through your education, you were recipient of academic achievement and he reads the recognitions and honors she received; is this position a goal that you have had and would you be comfortable going forward. Attorney Wisneski states she is excited and there was no opening when she began practicing law and once she saw it she was immediately excited and knew this is where I wanted to be. Councilman Pessina states one of the things that struck me was your tenacity for research. Can you explain how you feel about research and changing laws and I got a sense that you are not afraid of too much. Attorney Wisneski replies research is the foundation of her practice and it started as earlier with my internship with the U.S. Attorney’s Office. It was research based. And that continued when I went to Robinson and Cole and in the beginning when I didn’t go do the research, they made me go back. I realize how I was supposed to do it and I still do a significant amount of research. If I did research two years ago, I would do it again because laws may change. The Chair asks if there are any further questions; seeing none, he calls on Councilwoman Kasper for resolution 5-4. Agenda Item 5-4 Councilwoman Kasper is recognized by the Chair for agenda item 5-4; Councilwoman Kasper reads and moves for approval agenda item 5-4, confirming the appointment of Kori Wisneski as Deputy City Attorney and approving the salary; her motion is seconded by Councilman Pessina. The Chair asks for discussion. Councilman Serra states to repeat what Councilman Pessina said, we had a committee and Kori did come in highly regarded and that committee unanimously supported this appointment. Councilwoman Salafia states she is highly impressed with the candidate and she will vote no for this because she is opposed to two deputy city attorneys. She was an applicant for City Attorney and then the Council changed the job description; we did not advertise and go through the process the way it should have been done. Therefore I will vote no again. Councilwoman Kleckowski states she was part of Personnel Review; we thoroughly vetted this candidate and since the meeting she read correspondence on Nov. 28 that the Mayor will propose this in January for that I will not support this candidate. From the meeting, the Mayor will propose December 3, 2012 COMMON COUNCIL MEETING Page 6 merging personnel with legal. We will have a lot of need for labor litigation, but until the merger takes place, she will not support this. Councilman Daley states the Task Force recommended the merger as well and whether or not the merger is ultimately approved, the City Attorney’s office for as long as he has been involved with labor management. Whether merged or not, we will need someone in the City Attorney’s office to handle these things. I too am impressed with the resume and your academic achievements are impressive. Corporation Counsel I am sure, is happy to have a Holy Cross person. Your experience since getting your law degree and your past six years with Robinson and Cole certainly are impressive credentials and we wish you the very best and I will support the nomination. Councilman Pessina states he will support this nomination tonight. I don’t feel the same way as the Council Members on my side of the aisle. The thing I got is that Kori will be an excellent fit for that office and when it is done, we will have a City Attorney Office second to none based on the qualifications of Attorney Smith and you, Kori. I am proud of what you have done and set your roots here in Middletown. You will do a great job. The Chair asks for further discussion. Hearing none, he states he is excited about this appointment and she is the type of attorney the City has hired as outside attorney and we will see her as an asset for being inside the City. He calls for the vote. It is ten affirmative votes by Council Members Serra, Klattenberg, Bartolotta, Daley, Santangelo, Kasper, Faulkner, Pessina, Bibisi, and Berch and two nay votes by Council Members Salafia and Kleckowski. The Chair states the matter passes with ten affirmative votes and two opposed. Resolution No. 213-12 File Name pekwisneskiconfirmdepcityatty Description Approving the appointment of Kori Wisneski to the position of Deputy City Attorney and approving compensation at Salary Grade 21, Step 6 ($58.30/hr) 40 hours with benefits as defined by the Personnel Rules for exempt, nonbargaining unit Directors. (Approved) Be it resolved by the Common Council of the City of Middletown: That Kori Wisneski shall be confirmed to the position of Deputy City Attorney at Salary Grade 21, Step 6, and ($58.30) 40 hours with benefits as defined by the Personnel Rules for exempt, non-bargaining unit Directors, effective upon Council approval. Resume attached. Public Hearing Opens The Chair opens the public hearing on all other agenda items at 8:02 p.m. He states if your comments are not on tonight’s agenda, there will be a Council Meeting on December 13, 2012. Ron Organek, President of the Greater Middletown Military Museum, asks for the Council’s support for resolution 12-11; there are a lot of supporters and members here tonight to support this. Joseph Milardo, resident of Middletown and also one of the charter members of the Museum; he also put together the 501(3) (c ) and was glad to hear Councilman Faulkner talk about the history of Middletown and losing some old timers and he would like to remind some of the Council members that the veterans really want to have a museum going back to the closing of the armory by the State of Connecticut. One of the things we all talked about was that we would have a display area and a mini museum there. We had the untimely loss of Gerry Weitzman and his dream fell apart but our dream did not. There are many veterans here tonight and some of you on the Council have served and we are getting old and we don’t want that history lost to future generations. One of the things the veterans’ museum will do is provide an educational component. We want to have children for field trips and do research. It is important that the colleges and institutions of higher learning can rely on this for research to learn about the service of men and women in greater Middletown. We want to thank you for entertaining this resolution. The purpose of the resolution is working on a business plan. We are interested in maintenance of the facility and utilities as well as all the equipment we will need. All of that will be part of fund raising. The City received a grant from the State Bond Commission for help in construction of the museum so we need to have active fund raising. We want to demonstrate the intent of the Council to move this project toward. Larry Owens, President of Middletown United Fathers, speaks to resolution 12- 5. He thanks the City for honoring Reba Moses. She did a lot for me and he is here because of her. United Fathers is a new organization and provides service to Middletown. We need a place to meet and have a place to collect information, process it and track it. We will not do programming for children in that area. It will only be for the board. They hope to represent Middletown in a December 3, 2012 COMMON COUNCIL MEETING Page 7 positive way. We are optimistic that with resources we can do something positive. Earle Roberts asks if item 8 was pulled. He speaks to 12-11 the museum. He supports it and it is long overdue. Having donated some things, he looks forward to more donations and lobbying for others from the City. It reminds him of joining the Vietnam Memorial Fund. The real issue to him is similar to the Vietnam Wall; it was supported by the veterans themselves and the feds gave the site. He would like to see the Museum on deKoven Drive, but he will support this museum. You would be surprised what you may have and it could be important to our history. He has concerns with 12-6 the Bass Fishing Tournament and he hopes Haddam that will benefit is supporting this with $5,000. Public Works is asking for $25,000 and why the WPCA wouldn’t take funds from them to do this. Public Works is spending $20,000 for a fence and do we need a fence. He would rather see the money to fix the land fill area. It is not really a recycling center. The resolution 12-3 for the Chamber has been going on for a number of years and the justification, why don’t we do this in the City. The Mayor could allocate those duties to people we already pay. Resolution 12-1 retirement board committee. Point of Information Councilman Serra states it was removed from the agenda. Bill Mahn states he is on the Board of the Military Museum and would like to talk about it. I am not a veteran, but I am into American history and can’t believe not only what people who served did, but what they have done when they came back to their areas. They are more involved with their communities and another reason Councilman Faulkner stated was the history. He states he did PowerPoint presentations to the closing I Have A Friend Youth Center and discussed what our soldiers did. He wrote about the history of Commodore Macdonough and yet the first public school in Middletown is named Commodore Macdonough and when the principal saw the article, he did a presentation at the school regarding the Commodore. The history of the City is unbelievable and so few people know much about it at all. Emmanuel Pattavina states nothing has changed. I would like to apologize for my dress. But I want to be the first and I am not asking you to vote for the museum and I want to be the first to thank you for the veterans of Middletown. From the bottom of my heart, I miss you but I won’t come back and hopefully we will see you helping us out. Sebastian Guiliano, a member of Milardo Wilcox Post 75, states Puddy said all that needed to be said on the support of this resolution. To finally recognize the fund raising efforts that have gone on and are necessary to make it a success to bring this project to the residents of Middletown. It has been a public/private partnership and the lion’s share has been privately raised thus far. The tangible materials are there to be exhibited and the information provided and the funds expended to keep it going since 2003 has been due to the efforts of a group of veterans that wanted to see it through. The support of the Council is a signal to the community to move the project forward and not to put you on the spot for the Mayor’s Ball of 2013, this might be a good venture. Butch Dimato, served with the Marines from 1967 – 1970, grew up in Middletown and this would be a great thing established in Middletown and he would appreciate anything you could do for us. Public Hearing Closes The Chair, seeing no further speaker’s closes the public hearing on agenda item at 8:23 p.m. Agenda Item 12-11 Councilman Serra s states he will read the resolution so everyone knows what we are doing here. For me this is to honor the area veterans who served our country and to keep their legacy alive with this museum. Councilman Serra moves the resolution for approval; his motion is seconded by Councilman Pessina. Councilman Santangelo takes a moment to thank Joe Milardo and he appreciated what Mr. Milardo said speaking about our history. One of things that came to mind is who we really are and knowing the experience we really had. He states his BA is in history and he has read all the biographies and walked the battlefields. What he thinks about veterans, we are men and women of peace and that is what we represent. People who sacrificed. That is why we are men of peace. We sat with the Mayor about Vietnam veterans and what we said is we have to tell the story. Each of us has a story and the only way to get it told is by having a memorial museum. Some may not have the courage to do it in public, but can through the museum. The story will get told December 3, 2012 COMMON COUNCIL MEETING Page 8 with the museum. He appreciates the effort. He is proud to stand with the men of peace. Councilman Berch states he has not served in the military, but the last three generations, his family have been in five wars. It is not just about the old timers and he recently went to New Orleans to see their museum and who is coming back from the unfortunate wars we are having and I am standing in support of this but also those who have lost limbs and sacrificed their lives in the current wars. It will honor them as well as past wars. Councilwoman Bartolotta states it is her privilege to support this resolution to make sure that the sacrifices made are not forgotten. I do believe we need to do more and this is a start and thank you for your service and wish you the best with your project. The Chair states thank you everyone for your service and for the service you provide. Councilman Santangelo said something said nobody can understand what it is like to serve in the military or in combat and not everyone has a frame of reference and what you are doing is bringing people as close as they can get without having that experience and that is important. You will get us closer to understanding the sacrifices you gave. The Chair calls for the vote; it is unanimous to approve with twelve aye votes. The chair states the matter passes unanimously with twelve affirmative votes. Resolution No. 214-12 File Name ccsuportmilitarymuseum Description Approving supporting the fund raising efforts of the Greater Middletown Military Museum, Inc. (Approved) WHEREAS, THE Greater Middletown Military Museum, Inc. was incorporated on January 22, 2003, to collect, preserve and display documents and materials of historical significance from veterans of military service and their families, and to educate the public regarding the rich history of Middletown’s and surrounding communities, citizen-soldiers in the service of the United States, and WHEREAS, The Greater Middletown Military Museum, Inc. has been granted charitable/educational status as a 501 (c ) (3) organization by the Internal Revenue Service of the United States; and WHEREAS, The Greater Middletown Military Museum, Inc. was granted Planning and Zoning Approval on May 22, 2006 to use 6 acres of land in Veteran’s park to build and maintain a museum building on land leased to it by the City of Middletown; and WHEREAS, The Greater Middletown Military Museum, Inc. and the City of Middletown was granted $300,000 by the State of Connecticut for use in building and maintaining a museum building and will endeavor to raise funds to augment such grant; and WHEREAS, the Common Council recognizes that the museum constructed and maintained by The Greater Middletown Military Museum, Inc. will enhance the City of Middletown’s long-term development of a service veteran’s campus, consisting of athletic facilities and Sports Hall of Fame, parkland and walking trails, all located in proximity to it, and this campus will be an asset of this City for many years to come attracting many visitors to our City; and WHEREAS, the Common Council supports the fund raising plans of The Greater Middletown Military Museum, Inc. as it endeavors to seek necessary funds for museum construction and maintenance. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MIDDLETOWN: That it offers its public, encouragement for the solicitation of funds by The Greater Middletown Military Museum, Inc., a public charitable/educational 501 (c ) (3) designated organization, and it urges the general public to financially support this organization in its stated goals. Fiscal Impact: There is no impact; this is to encourage public support of the efforts of The Greater Middletown Military Museum, Inc. Point of Information Councilman Serra states, the next item, there will be no action. Noted for the Record Council Members Klattenberg and Santangelo are not in the chamber. Agenda Item 9 Description Appropriation Requests The Chair requests the Council Clerk to read the appropriation requests and the Certificate of the Director of Finance: MAYOR’S OFFICE MUNICIPAL BUILDING Notice is hereby given that a regular meeting of the Common Council of the City of Middletown will be held in the Council Chamber of the Municipal Building on MONDAY, DECEMBER 3, 2012 AT 7:00 p.m. to consider and act upon the following appropriation requests: Public Works $20,000, Account No. 2380-22000-55417, Site Improvements, Landfill, Waste, Recycling Fund (Bulky Waste). December 3, 2012 COMMON COUNCIL MEETING Page 9 Public Works $25,000, Account No. 1000-22000-55185-0229, Contractual Services, General Fund. Public Works $5,000, Account No.1000-22000-55475-0226, Tree Services, General Fund. Sanitation $150,000, Account No. 2020-40000-59510-0000-00000-2013, Sanitation Depreciation, Sanitation Fund. Sanitation $65,000, Account No. 2150-4000-58125-0000-00000-2013, Refuse Truck and Components, Sanitation Depreciation Fund. Sanitation $10,000, Account No. 2150-40000-53217, Dumpsters and Accessories, Sanitation Depreciation Fund. Sanitation $5,000, Account 2150-40000-53275, Waste Removal Containers/Supplies, Sanitation Depreciation Fund. Any and all persons interested may appear and be heard. ATTEST: DANIEL T. DREW Mayor Certificate of Director Of Finance To: His Honor Mayor Daniel T. Drew and Members of the Common Council From: Finance Date: December 3, 2012 RE: Certification of Funds This is to certify that funds sufficient to meet the appropriations requested at your meeting of December 3, 2012 are available as follows: Sanitation Depreciation Fund $230,000 Landfill, Waste Recycyling Fund $20,000 General Fund $30,000 Respectfully submitted, Carl Erlacher Director of Finance Public Works: Councilman Berch reads and moves the Public Works Appropriation request for $20,000 from the Bulky Waste Fund; his motion is seconded by Councilwoman Kasper. The vote is called and it is approved unanimously with ten affirmative votes. Counci Mmembers Santangelo and Klattenberg are not in the chamber. The Chair declares the matter approved with ten affirmative votes and two not voting. Public Works $20,000, Account No. 2380-22000-55417, Site Improvements, Landfill, Waste, Recycling Fund (Bulky Waste). (Approved) Noted for the Record Councilman Klattenberg takes his seat in the chamber. Public Works: Councilman Daley reads and moves for approval the $25,000 Public Works appropriation request. Councilwoman Kasper seconds the motion. The Chair asks if there is any discussion; hearing none, he calls for the vote. It is unanimous to approve with eleven aye votes. The Chair states the matter is approved unanimously with eleven affirmative votes and one not voting. Councilman Santangelo is not in the chamber. Public Works $25,000, Account No. 1000-22000-55185-0229, Contractual Services, General Fund. (Approved) Public Works: Councilman Berch is recognized and reads and moves for approval the Public Works appropriation request for $5,000; Councilman Faulkner seconds the motion. There is no discussion. The Chair calls for the vote and it is unanimous to approve with eleven aye votes. The Chair states the matter passes unanimously with eleven affirmative votes and one not voting. Councilman Santangelo is not in the chamber. December 3, 2012 COMMON COUNCIL MEETING Page 10 Public Works $5,000, Account No.1000-22000-55475-0226, Tree Services, General Fund. (Approved) Noted for the Record Councilman Faulkner leaves his seat. Sanitation: Councilman Berch reads and moves for approval the Sanitation Department Appropriation request for $150,000 Councilman Bibisi seconds the motion. The Chair calls for the vote and it is unanimous to approve with ten aye votes. The Chair states the matter passes with ten affirmative votes and two not voting. Council Members Santangelo and Faulkner are not in the seats. Sanitation $150,000, Account No. 2020-40000-59510-0000-00000-2013, Sanitation Depreciation, Sanitation Fund. (Approved) Noted for the Record Councilman Faulkner returns to his seat. Sanitation: Councilman Daley reads and moves for approval the Sanitation Department appropriation request for $65,000; the motion is seconded by Councilman Pessina. The Chair calls for the vote and it is unanimous to approve with eleven aye votes. The Chair states the matter passes with eleven affirmative votes and one not voting. Councilman Santangelo is not in the chamber. Sanitation $65,000, Account No. 2150-4000-58125-0000-00000-2013, Refuse Truck and Components, Sanitation Depreciation Fund. (Approved) Sanitation: Councilman Berch reads and moves for approval the Sanitation Department Appropriation request in the amount of $10,000; Councilman Bibisi seconds the motion. The vote is called and it is unanimous to approve with eleven aye votes. The Chair states the matter passes with eleven affirmative votes and one not voting. Sanitation $10,000, Account No. 2150-40000-53217, Dumpsters and Accessories, Sanitation Depreciation Fund. (Approved) Sanitation: Councilman Daley reads and moves for approval the Sanitation Department appropriation request for $5,000; Councilman Pessina seconds the motion. There is no discussion. The Chair calls for the vote and it is unanimous to approve with eleven aye votes. The Chair states the matter passes with eleven affirmative votes and one not voting. Councilman Santangelo is not in the chamber. Sanitation $5,000, Account 2150-40000-53275, Waste Removal Containers/Supplies, Sanitation Depreciation Fund. (Approved) Agenda Item 10 Description Department, Committee, Commission Reports and Grant Approvals Councilman Serra reads and moves for approval agenda items 10A, 10B, 10C, 10D, 10E, 10F and 10G; his motion is seconded by Councilman Faulkner. There is no discussion. Noted for the Record Councilman Santangelo takes his seat at 8:41 p.m. The Chair calls for the vote and it is unanimous to approve with twelve aye votes. The Chair states the matter passes unanimously with twelve affirmative votes. December 3, 2012 COMMON COUNCIL MEETING Page 11 Agenda Item 10A Description Town Clerk Certification (Approved) November 29, 2012 I, Sandra Russo Driska, City and Town Clerk of the City of Middletown, and custodian of the records and seal thereof, hereby certify that all ordinances and appropriations passed and adopted at the regular meeting of the Common Council on November 5, 2012, at 7:00 p.m. and specials meetings on November 5, 2012 at 6:00 p.m., and November 8, 2012 at 7 p.m. have been advertised in the local newspaper. Attest: Sandra Russo Driska City & Town Clerk Agenda Item 10B Description Monthly Reports (Approved) Finance Department – Transfer Report to November 27, 2012 Public Works Report with summary/Bldg Permits for October, 2012 Agenda Item 10C Description Grant Confirmation and Approval – Board of Education, Various Grants (Approved) Name of Grant: Various Amount $723,057.15 Code: 2450-33000- Grant Period: From: 7/1/2012 To: 6/30/201 Type of Amount Loaned from General $0.00 Department Administering Middletown Board of Education When any department, commission, office or agency is the recipient of any federal, state or other grant allocated for specific purposes, these funds shall be immediately transferred to the specific unit which has made application for such grant. Confirmation and approval of such transfer shall be given at the next regularly scheduled sessions of the Common Council. Not-withstanding any other Charter provision, the action of the Common Council in confirming and approving such transfer shall be an appropriation; no public hearing thereon shall be required and said funds may then be expended for the purposes for which they were granted. Description of services to be provided by this 751 - Macdonough Fresh Fruits $15,583; 769 - Middletown Teen Theater $70; 820 - Parent Leadership-PLTI & PEP $27,000; 841 - Special Ed Medicaid $1,684.99; 852 - Universal Service Fund $50; 854 - United Way-Youth Services Development $1,500; 860 - Youth Services Initiative $179,359; 876 - Hartford Symphony Donations $250; 894 - Swaim Strings Program $3,230; 700 - Food Services Receipts $118,958.43; 801 - Retiree/Cobra Insurance $339,650.14; 803 - Workers' Compensation $7,551.21; 804 - Preschool Program Fees $11,992; 806 - SWAGG-Parent Fees $1,755; 807 - Aetna Classified $1,100.66; 809 - Maintenance/Rentals $7,573.72; 833 - Adult Ed Receipts $2,500; 888 - Farm Hill After School Parent Fees $1,300; 901 - Keigwin Parent Fees-SIA $1,280; 904 - Youth Services Receipts $669 Total Special Programs Through 10/17/12 $7,984,481.38 ADDITIONS $723,057.15 Total Special Programs Through 11/16/12 $8,707,538.53 Requested by: Patricia Charles, ED.D Agenda Item 10D st Description Human Relations Report – 1 Quarter Recruitment and Hiring Report 2012/13 (Approved) Agenda Item 10E Description Emergency Purchase – Public Works, Sanitation Vehicle 51H (Approved) Agenda Item 10F Description Emergency Purchase – Public Works, Tree Removal due to Storm Sandy (Approved) Agenda Item 10G Description Grant Confirmation and Approval – Emergency Management, USAR (Approved) Name of Grant: USAR Reimbursement Amount $24,000.00 Code: 3032-25500- Grant Period: From: 10/1/201 To: 9/30/201 Type of State Amount Loaned from General $24,000.00 Department Administering Emergency Management When any department, commission, office or agency is the recipient of any federal, state or other grant allocated for specific purposes, these funds shall be immediately transferred to the specific unit which has made application for such grant. Confirmation and approval of such transfer shall be given at the next regularly scheduled sessions of the Common Council. Not-withstanding any other Charter provision, the action of the Common Council in confirming and approving such transfer shall be an appropriation; no public hearing thereon shall be required and said funds may then be expended for the purposes for which they were granted. Description of services to be provided by this The Grant will reimburse the salary for the City's representative to the Urban Search and Rescue Team. Requested by: Bruce. Driska December 3, 2012 COMMON COUNCIL MEETING Page 12 Agenda Item 11 Description Payment of City Bills when properly approved. (Approved) Councilman Serra moves payment of all City bills when properly approved, agenda item 11, for approval; Councilman Pessina seconds the motion. The Chair calls for the vote and it is unanimous to approve with twelve aye votes. The Chair states the matter passes unanimously with twelve affirmative votes. Agenda Item 12 Description Resolutions, Ordinances, etc. Agenda Item 12-2 Councilman Serra reads and moves for approval agenda item 12-2; his motion is seconded by Councilman Pessina. Hearing no discussion, the Chair calls for the vote. It is unanimous to approve with twelve aye votes. The Chair declares the matter passes unanimously with twelve affirmative votes. Resolution No. 215-12 File Name ccbldgcommattabassettproject Description Approving creating a building committee in accordance with Chapter 14, Article VI of the Middletown Code of Ordinances to oversee the planning, design, acquisition and construction of a Force Main and Intermunicipal Pump Station in connection with the Mattabassett Regionalization Project. (Approved) Be it resolved by the Common Council of the City of Middletown: That a building committee be formed of not more than eleven members in accordance with Chapter 14, Article VI, Building Committees of the Middletown Code of Ordinances, to oversee the planning, design, acquisition and construction of a force Main and Inter-municipal Pump Station in connection with the Mattabassett Regionalization Project; and Be It Further Resolved: That the building committee shall have two members of the Water Pollution Control Authority and three members of the Common Council along with members with experience in business and finance and construction; and Be It Further Resolved: That the Mayor’s Appointments of the following people be confirmed: Agenda Item 12-3 Councilman Daley reads and moves agenda item 12-3 for approval; his motion is seconded by Councilman Pessina. The Chair calls for discussion; seeing none, he calls for the vote. It is unanimous to approve with twelve aye votes. The Chair states the matter passes unanimously with 12 affirmative votes. Resolution No. 216-12 File Name pcdChamberSBDC2013 Description Approving the $25,000 transfer from the Economic Development Fund Restaurant Lease balance into the Middletown Small Business Development Center line item 4330-14000-99200-0000-35175 and authorizing the Mayor to sign documents. (Approved) WHEREAS, the University of Connecticut, Connecticut Business Development Center operated at the Middlesex County Chamber of Commerce for over 20 years and closed in December 2006. WHEREAS, the City of Middletown and the Middlesex County Chamber of Commerce created in 2009 the Middletown Small Business Development Center to assist individuals and businesses located in the City of Middletown with issues involving management, marketing, accounting and loan packaging. WHEREAS, the November 13, 2011 meeting of the Economic Development Committee, the committee voted unanimously with an affirmative recommendation to the Common Council consideration to provide a $25,000 grant from the Economic Development Fund to assist in the operation of the Middletown Small Business Development Center. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MIDDLETOWN: That the sum of $25,000 be transferred from the Economic Development Fund Restaurant Lease balance to the Middletown Small Business Development Center line item 4330- 14000-99200-0000-35175-0000-000. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: That the Mayor is authorized to sign all documents to effectuate this agreement. FINANCIAL IMPACT – As small businesses struggle because of the economy, the City of Middletown is actively working with the Chamber and entrepreneurs to retain and create new businesses. This will keep commercial properties occupied and maintain assessed values. The money comes from the Economic Development Fund and will have no impact on the General Fund. Agenda Item 12-4 Councilman Santangelo reads and moves agenda item 12-4 for approval; his motion is seconded by Councilman Faulkner. Councilman Daley wanted to December 3, 2012 COMMON COUNCIL MEETING Page 13 explain about this for the benefit for his colleagues and people who might be watching. We are attracting business from New Britain and they will be creating about 30 jobs and as far as this program the Urban Jobs program, it allows reimbursement of 50% of the tax abatement granted to this company. It is a good situation for the City that the abatement is relatively small to the investment relative to the jobs and creating a facility valued at $1.3 million and he urges the Council’s support. The Chair thanks the Economic Development commission; we have had a lot of businesses added to the grand list. The Chair calls for the vote. It is unanimous to approve with twelve aye votes. The Chair states the matter passes unanimously with twelve affirmative votes. Resolution No. 217-12 File Name pcdsignprodecd Description Approving the tax abatement for Sign Pro, Inc. for five years, 80% abatement on real property located at 299 Industrial Park Road and subject to the certificate of Eligibility for the Urban Jobs Program from the State of Connecticut Department of Economic and Community Development; and authorizing the Mayor to sign all documents to implement the tax abatement. (Approved) WHEREAS, Sign Pro, Inc. is relocating their operations to the City of Middletown and will renovate a 24,800 square foot warehouse, distribution, office facility valued at $1,341,700 at 299 Industrial Park Road. WHEREAS, the State of Connecticut Department of Economic & Community Development (DECD) has approved an Urban Jobs application from Sign Pro, Inc. The Urban Jobs Program provides an incentive of a five (5) year, 80% abatement of local property taxes on real property where acquisition by new owners of a facility having been idle for at least one year prior to acquisition. WHEREAS, at the November 13, 2012 meeting of the Economic Development Committee, the committee membership voted unanimously with an affirmative recommendation of a motion recommending the Sign Pro, Inc. DECD Urban Jobs Application for the Common Council’s consideration. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MIDDLETOWN: That the Mayor is hereby authorized to sign all documents necessary to implement the tax abatement for Sign Pro, Inc. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: The Assessor is authorized to adjust the real property taxes of 299 Industrial Park Road to reflect a 5 year, 80% abatement of local property taxes on said real property subject to acquisition by and relocation to said property by Sign Pro, Inc. and subject to receipt of a Certificate of Eligibility for the Urban Jobs Program from the State of Connecticut Department of Economic and Community Development FISCAL IMPACT: State of Connecticut-DECD Urban Jobs Program Tax Abatement Applicant: Sign Pro, Inc Address: 299 Industrial Park Road Value Land 302,500 Building 1,039,200 Total Value 1,341,700 Assessment 939,190 Tax Rate 0.0269 Annual Real Estate Taxes 25,264 Paid Tax Bill Payments from company State Reimbursement Total Taxes Received Abated YR 1 25,264 5,053 10,106 15,159 10,106 YR 2 25,264 5,053 10,106 15,159 10,106 YR 3 25,264 5,053 10,106 15,159 10,106 YR 4 25,264 5,053 10,106 15,159 10,106 YR 5 25,264 5,053 10,106 15,159 10,106 YR 6 25,264 25,264 25,264 YR 7 25,264 25,264 25,264 YR 8 25,264 25,264 25,264 YR 9 25,264 25,264 25,264 YR 10 25,264 25,264 25,264 Total 252,642 151,585 50,528 202,114 50,528 Agenda Item 12-5 Councilman Faulkner reads and moves for approval agenda item 12-5; his motion is seconded by Councilman Santangelo. Councilman Faulkner states Middletown United Fathers has been very active in our City and they have put on a major event a Father’s Day picnic and it brings a lot of fathers out and they have a two pronged approach supporting fathers being fathers and supporting young people who may not have fathers. They also run the community garden on Long Lane so young people can have quality time there. He will support this and hopes his colleagues will. December 3, 2012 COMMON COUNCIL MEETING Page 14 Councilman Berch shares the same ideas and will support this resolution for the growth of the organization and he compliments their efforts in growing their organization further to continue doing the good work they are doing. Councilman Santangelo states Larry Owens is sitting here and he would like to commend him; the organization has improved and gotten bigger. This year you gave away 3,000 pounds of food and he also would like to speak to your personal accomplishment. You became a master gardener. This is why it is a success and continues to be a success Councilwoman Kleckowski states she was going to say the same thing; she has worked with Larry Owens and she goes by the garden every week and it grows and now it has a shed and it is doing good things and it is filling needs in a way that it has not been filled. She looks forward to bigger and better things for this organization. You are growing youngsters and helping other community members. Councilman Pessina states everything was said; he has known Larry for a long time and he was happy to hear you wanted to expand it out and you spoke from your heart about Reba and she must have done something right because you are helping others and he congratulates you on being a role model. Point of Information Councilman Serra states this was unanimously endorsed by the Economic Development Commission. The Chair compliments Mr. Owens; he has worked with him and it really engages the community. He states the land we call the community garden is looking more like a farm. The Chair calls for the vote and it is unanimous to approve with twelve aye votes. The Chair states the matter passes with twelve affirmative votes. Resolution No. 218-12 File Name pcdRemingtonMiddletownUnitedFathers Description Approving the lease agreement between the City and Middletown United Fathers at the Remington Rand Building, 180 Johnson Street and authorizing the Mayor to sign said lease. (Approved) WHEREAS, at the November 13, 2012 meeting of the Economic Development Committee , the committee membership voted unanimously to approve leasing of two hundred (200) square feet of space at 180 Johnson Street to Middletown United Fathers with an affirmative recommendations for the Common Council’s consideration. WHEREAS, the Planning and Zoning Commission, at the December 12, 2012 meeting will review the request by the Economic Development Committee to grant a GS 8-24 review to allow the City of Middletown to enter into a lease agreement with Middletown United Fathers at 180 Johnson Street. NOW, THERFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MIDDLETOWN: That the Mayor is hereby authorized to sign all documents necessary to implement the lease for Middletown United Fathers at 180 Johnson Street. FINANCIAL IMPACT –It is important to secure additional revenue to run the Remington Rand building and pay back the $225,000 operating cost loan from the general fund. The will be no impact on the general fund other than increasing the value of a city asset. Motion To Recess Councilman Serra moves for a quick recess; Councilwoman Kasper seconds the motion. The vote is called and it is unanimous to approve with twelve aye votes. The Chair declares the recess at 8:51 p.m. Meeting Reconvenes The Chair calls the meeting to order at 8:56 p.m. Noted for the Record Council Members Kasper and Salafia are not in the chamber at 8:56 p.m. Agenda Item 12-6 Councilman Berch moves to approve agenda item 12-6; his motion is seconded by Councilman Pessina. The Chair asks if there is any discussion; seeing none, he calls for the vote. It is unanimous to approve with ten aye votes. Council Members Kasper and Salafia are not in the chamber. The Chair states the matter passes with ten affirmative votes. The Chair states we were in competition with multiple communities and Mr. Roberts talked about what it brings to the community; it can bring in $150,000 dollars. The fisherman will be here shopping lodging, and dining here. Resolution No. 219-12 File Name pcdBassFederation December 3, 2012 COMMON COUNCIL MEETING Page 15 pcdBassfishingdivisional Description Approving accepting co-sponsorship of the Bass Federation Eastern Divisional Championship held from September 10 to 13, 2013, approving the allocation of $5,000 from the Economic Development Fund for the event, and authorizing the Mayor to sign the necessary document to implement the tournament agreement (Approved) WHEREAS, the City of Middletown and the Downtown Business District (DBD) propose a host The Bass Federation (TBF) Eastern Divisional Championship Series bass fishing tournament to be held in Middletown/Haddam from September 10-13, 2013. WHEREAS, the economic impact of the event is conservatively estimated at $152,300 for lodging, gas, meals, entertainment. WHEREAS, the event will bring close to one hundred tournament participants, their families and a unique and different tourist base to the City of Middletown; and WHEREAS, Middletown will be exposed to TBF’s 25,000 member base, and 50,000 monthly hits on www.bassfederation.com and more than 100,000 monthly hits on www.flwoutdoors.com. WHEREAS, at the December 3, 2012 special meeting of the Economic Development Committee, the committee membership voted to approve an allocation of $5,000 from the Economic Development Fund to co-host the TBF Divisional Championship Series bass fishing tournament with an affirmative recommendation for the Common Council’s consideration. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MIDDLETOWN: That the City of Middletown proudly accepts and will co-host with the Downtown Business District the Bass Federation Eastern Divisional Championship Series to be held in Middletown/Haddam on September 10-13, 2012; and that this event be recognized as a special event and that Section 218-9 C of the Middletown Code of Ordinances be in effect for this event; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: That the Mayor is hereby authorized to sign the attached document necessary to implement the agreement with The Bass Federation, Inc. FISCAL IMPACT – There will be no impact on the General Fund. The $5,000 host fee will be paid from the Economic Development Fund Agenda Item 12-7 Councilman Klattenberg reads and moves for approval agenda item 12-7; Councilman Pessina seconds the motion. The vote is called and it is unanimous to approve with ten aye votes. The Chair states the matter passes with ten affirmative votes and two not voting. Council Members Kasper and Salafia are not in the chamber. Resolution No. 220-12 File Name pe30dayextgensionsickkwaugh Description Approving a 30-day extension of sick leave to Kristin Waugh, Police Department. (Approved) Be it resolved by the Common Council of the City of Middletown: That Kristin Waugh, Police Department, be granted a 30-day sick leave extension. Agenda Item 12-8 Councilwoman Bartolotta reads and moves for approval agenda item 12-8; her motion is seconded by Councilman Pessina. There is no discussion. The Chair calls for the vote and it is unanimous to approve with ten aye votes. The Chair states the matter passes with ten affirmative votes and two not voting. Council Members Kasper and Salafia are not in the Chamber. Resolution No. 221-12 File Name prlocipveteran’spoolboiler Description Authorizing the Mayor to sign an application for a Local Capital Improvement Program Grant in the amount of $7,400 to purchase and install a new oil-burning boiler at the Veteran’s Memorial Public Pool building and approving creating a new Capital Improvement line item entitled Veteran’s Memorial Pool Furnace in the amount of $7,400. (Approved) Now, Therefore, Be it Resolved by the Common Council of the City of Middletown: That Daniel T. Drew be authorized to sign an application to the State of Connecticut for $7,400.00 from the Local Capital Improvement Program (LOCIP) to purchase and install a new oil-burning boiler at the Veteran’s Memorial Public Pool building; and BE IT FUTHER RESOLVED: That a new Capital Improvement line item Veteran’s Memorial Pool Furnace in the amount of $7,400 be added. Noted for the Record Council Members Kasper and Salafia return to the Chamber at 8:59 p.m. December 3, 2012 COMMON COUNCIL MEETING Page 16 Agenda Item 12-9 Councilman Serra reads and moves for approval agenda item 12-9; his motion is seconded by Councilman Pessina. Councilman Faulkner asks if they found out why this was needed; the Council did a series of bonds for Information Technology and why they still needed this. Councilman Serra responds this is above and beyond what we did with the bonds. The Chair asks for further discussion. The vote is called and it is unanimous to approve with twelve aye votes. The Chair states the matter passes unanimously with twelve affirmative votes. Resolution No. 222-12 File Name itlocipappserverroomexpansion Description Authorizing the Mayor to sign an application for a Local Capital Improvement Program grant in the amount of $35,000 for the Information Technology Department’s Computer Server Room for expansion, including carpet with anti-static tiles, ceiling tiles with anti-static PVC tiles, removal of the window, construction of a wall and increased electrical service; and approving creating a new Capital Improvement Line Item, account number 3560-03500-57030-0000-2012 entitled IT Server Room expansion in the amount of $35,000. (Approved) BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MIDDLETOWN: That Mayor Daniel T. Drew be authorized to sign an application to the State of Connecticut for $35,000 from the Local Capital Improvement Program (LoCIP) for the expansion of the Computer Server Room, which will include the replacement of carpet with anti-static tiles; replacement of ceiling tiles with anti-static PVC tiles, removal of a window, construction of a wall and increased electrical service. AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: That a new Capital Improvement line item, 3560-03500-57030- 0000-30176-2012-000, IT Server Room Expansion, in the amount of $35,000 be authorized. Agenda Item 12-10 Councilman Berch reads and moves for approval agenda item 12-10; his motion is seconded by Councilman Pessina. There is no discussion. The vote is called and it is unanimous to approve with twelve aye votes. The Chair states the matter passes unanimously with twelve affirmative votes. Resolution No. 223-12 File Name prrecreationactivityfees2012-2revised Description Approving the Recreation Activity Fees of Section 214-20 to remain the same except for the increase in fee for Camp Tot Time to $70 per week to $59 plus the $11 Field Trip fee (current fees are $53, $42 plus $11 Field Trip Fee), an increase of $17 per week and deleting the sibling discount for out-of-town children taking swim lessons. (Approved) BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MIDDLETOWN: That the Council approves the changes as recommended by the Parks and Recreation Commission on their meeting on October 4, 2012 that all Recreation Activity Fees (sec. 214-40 of chapter 214) will remain the same except for the following: • Increasing the fee for Camp Tot Time to be in line with the cost of all other weekly camps. Currently we charge for Camp Tot Time $42, plus $11 for field trips, but would increase to $59, plus $11 for a total of $70 per week for Camp Tot Time [Section 214-40(A)(9)]. • Delete sibling discount for out of town children for swim lessons. Currently the first child is $80, $40 for the second child and $20 for the third child and any additional child. The rate would be $80 for each child for out of town children for swim lessons [Section 214-40B(D)7(1)(2)(3)]. Financial Impact Camp Tot Time had an average of 40 children per week x 7 weeks in 2012. We would receive an increase in fees to the City of approximately $4,760 ($17 increase x 40 children x 7 weeks). In 2012 there were 3 non-resident families that paid reduced rates for their additional child, and with the change in the fees, our revenue would increase by $120. Total increase based on last year’s registration would be $4,880. Agenda Item 13 Description Mayor’s Appointments (Approved) The Mayor reads the appointments and asks for a motion to approve. Councilman Serra moves them for approval and his motion is seconded by Councilman Daley. The vote is called and it is unanimous to approve with December 3, 2012 COMMON COUNCIL MEETING Page 17 twelve aye votes. The Chair states the matter passes unanimously with twelve affirmative votes. Human Relations Commission: Reappointment of David Boyce to January 31, 2016. Reappointment of Joseph Monarca to January 31, 2016. Reappointment of Cynthia Sanders to January 31, 2016. Middletown Housing Partnership Trust: Appointment of Ann Pechulis to fill a vacancy to June 30, 2014. Redevelopment Agency: Appointment of Ann Pechulis to fill a vacancy to June 30, 2015. Sanitation District Commission: Appointment of Bobbye Knoll to fill a vacancy to October 30, 2016. Senior Services Commission: Appointment of Lucy Bettencourt to fill a vacancy to March 31, 2014. Appointment of Gordon Adams to fill a vacancy to march 31, 2015. Youth in Government Appointments (Term to July 1, 2013): Appointment of Matthew Gomes to Public Works Commission. Appointment of Mikaela Coady to the Board of Health. Appointment of Dhruvi Patel to Parks and Recreation Commission. Appointment of McKenzie Gueverez to the Committee Concerning People with Disabilities. Appointment of Denese Samuels to the Committee Concerning People with Disabilities. Appointment of Hannah Bretton to the Middletown Commission on the Arts. Appointment of Lauren Hodge to the Middletown Commission on the Arts. Appointment of Chelsea Rak to the Middletown Commission on the Arts. Agenda Item 14 Description Contingency Fund Transfer The Chair states there was one Contingency Fund transfer for $1,000, account number 1000-27000-57030-0708, Community Misc. Expense for the Middletown High School/Xavier Thanksgiving Football game dinner to be held on November 22, 2012. Agenda Item 15 Description Questions to Directors, Nonagenda Items The Chair asks if there are any questions to directors on nonagenda items. Hearing none, he states he will entertain a motion to adjourn. Motion to Adjourn Councilman Serra moves to adjourn and his motion is seconded by Councilman Pessina; there is no discussion. The Chair calls for the vote and it is unanimous to adjourn with twelve affirmative votes. The Chair declares the meeting adjourned at 9:04 p.m. ATTEST: MARIE O. NORWOOD Common Council Clerk