Common Council

REGULAR MEETING OF THE COMMON COUNCIL MIDDLETOWN, CONNECTICUT March 4, 2013 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, March 4, 2013 at 7 p.m. Present Mayor Daniel T. Drew, Council Members Thomas J. Serra, Ronald P. Klattenberg, Mary A. Bartolotta, Gerald E. Daley, Robert P. Santangelo 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 Police Chief William McKenna, and Council Clerk Marie O. Norwood. Also Present Hartford Courant Reporter Shawn Beals, and 25 members of the public Meeting Called to Order Mayor Drew calls the meeting to order at 7:02 p.m. and asks Bruce Driska and Angel Hernandez, Emergency Management 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 Amend Agenda Councilman Serra moves to amend the agenda by Substituting Agenda Item 3B to include all the names of the Council. He moves to add Agenda Item 8K, Grant Confirmation and Approval for Park and Recreation; add Agenda Item 8L, Emergency Purchase for the Public Works Department; add presentation 3C, a Plaque for the Police Department and to move Agenda Item 10J to before item 6 on the agenda; he so moves. His motion is seconded by Councilman Pessina. The Chair calls for discussion; hearing none, he calls for the vote. It is unanimous to approve with twelve aye votes. The Chair states the matter passes unanimously with twelve affirmative votes. Agenda Item 3 Description Presentations Agenda Item 3A The Chair calls on Councilwoman Kleckowski. Councilwoman Kleckowski asks that the members of Emergency Management come forward. She congratulates them and states she is proud to give them this resolution. She reads the resolution regarding the MARS (Military Amateur Radio Station) Program. She moves it for approval. Her motion is seconded by Councilman Serra. The Chair states the matter is accepted by acclamation if no objection. Hearing none, he declares the matter approved. Councilwoman Kleckowski presents it to Director Driska and Deputy Director Hernandez. The Chair adds his congratulations for their great work. It is a volunteer agency and all the work you do, you are away from your families and facing the same difficulties and not being paid for this. Mr. Driska thanks them for the resolution and for the citizens, the awareness of the designation strengthens the communication base we have and strengthens our communication during an emergency. Thank you for this recognition. Resolution No. 35-13 File Name ccdemermanagmtMARSpro Description Congratulating the Emergency Management Agency on its appointment to the MARS Program. (Approved) WHEREAS, the Middletown Emergency Management Agency has been approved for agency membership in the Navy-Marine Corps MARS Program; and March 4, 2013 Common Council Meeting Page 2 WHEREAS, the Military Auxiliary Radio System Program is a Department of Defense sponsored program operated by the Army, Navy-Marine Corps and Air Force to provide communication locally, nationally, and internationally in times of emergency or to provide communication through MARSGRAMS with service personnel and their families; and WHEREAS, the Middletown Emergency Management Agency will have the call sign of NN0MTN for their Station; they will provide training for amateur radio operators interested in learning the proper military communication, techniques and procedures; and WHEREAS, the station will be part of a world-wide communications system and the operators will become part of the testing of the readiness of the communication system; and WHEREAS, by becoming a part of the MARS Program, the Emergency Management Agency is supporting military personnel stationed world-wide by providing two-way communication between our service members and their families, as well as providing a needed service during emergencies that occur locally, nationally, or internationally. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MIDDLETOWN: That we congratulate the Emergency Management Agency on working to meet the necessary requirements to become a station that is part of the Military Auxiliary Radio System; we appreciate their dedication to supporting and helping their local, national, and international communities in times of emergency as well as providing contact for our Military Service Personnel and their families both here and abroad; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: That we encourage all Middletown residents who are interested in becoming amateur radio operators that they volunteer and become part of the Middletown Emergency Management Team. Agenda Item 3B Councilman Berch is recognized and moves to the podium for resolution 3B; he reads the resolution regarding the blizzard of 2013, thanking the City employees who worked through the storm and moves it for approval. His motion is seconded by Councilman Serra. Councilman Berch states your efforts went with great notice by us all. During the storm everyone worked and worked tirelessly. After the storm you had to go home and take care of your own homes. Circumstances like this help us to come together. He thanks everyone and presents them with the resolution. The Chair thanks Councilman Berch and states to put things in perspective. We have over 200 miles of roads and the snow fell so quickly the plows could not keep up with the snow fall. It was like having three feet of dirt on the roadways from here to Delaware. That was what we faced. Our crews and Police and Fire got to every emergency call. It happened several times during the storm and due to our first responders we did not have any loss of lives. He congratulates them and thanks them for their service. Without objection, the resolution is approved by acclamation. There are no objections. Resolution No. 36-13 File Name ccthankyouandkudosstorm2013 Description Thanking Middletown employees for their efforts on behalf of the City during the Blizzard of February, 2013. (Approved) WHEREAS, one of the severest storms in the history of Connecticut and the City of Middletown, the largest storm since 1888, struck on Friday, February 8, 2013 with over 36 inches of snow, high winds and drifting; and WHEREAS, the blizzard produced white-out conditions with snow falling, at times during Friday night, at three to four inches per hour making plowing and emergency calls extremely difficult and dangerous to respond to by our City employees; and WHEREAS, the City’s Emergency Center was open throughout the storm to help manage and coordinate the City’s resources during the worst of the snowfall and drifting that shut down the roadways in the City and the State; and WHEREAS, the Public Works Department, Water and Sewer, Parks and Recreation Department, Fire Department, Police Department, Central Dispatch, and Emergency Management worked tirelessly for Middletown residents, to ensure that ambulances, fire trucks, and other emergency vehicles got to the residents in need as well as to secure the City during a state of emergency; and WHEREAS, the cooperation of the workforce with first responders was the primary focus of efforts during Friday night into Saturday, using plow trucks to escort emergency vehicles to insure that all incidents of Middletown residents in need had a response by the appropriate agency; no emergency event went without a response by the City; and WHEREAS, these same individuals worked throughout the days after the storm to widen and clear snow from roadways and parking lots to get Middletown back to work. NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MIDDLETOWN: That we thank all the City employees, who worked throughout this storm, for their determination to maintain a safe community during the 2013 Blizzard; they worked through the weekend of the storm with little rest and having their own families wait out the storm without them; not one emergency incident went unanswered by the City due to their valiant efforts. March 4, 2013 Common Council Meeting Page 3 Agenda Item 3C Councilman Pessina is recognized by the Chair and he asks for Police Chief McKenna. Councilman Pessina states he was at a Regional State Special Olympics meeting and the Chief could not be at the meeting. The Middletown Police Department received a plaque for their efforts for the torch run for the Special Olympics. Councilman Pessina reads the plaque which thanks them for their support of Special Olympics. We have the Olympics at Southern CT State University and Middletown has been a supporter of the Special Olympics. It is presented for their contributions to the torch run. He presents the plaque to the Chief. Police Chief McKenna states there are many officers that participate in the benefit and do a great job and in April we will have Tip a Cop at Amici’s. Agenda Item 4 Description Approval of Minutes The Chair asks for a motion to approve the minutes of the regular Common Council meeting of February 4, 2013 at 7 p.m. meeting; Special Meetings of February 4, 2013 at 6 p.m., and February 14, 2013 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 Berch. The Chair calls for the vote on the minutes. Council Members Serra, Klattenberg, Daley, Kasper, Pessina, Bibisi, Salafia, and Berch abstain from the vote of the meeting of February 14, 2013 at 7 p.m. The Chair asks if there is any further discussion; hearing none, he calls for the vote. The Chair states the minutes are approved unanimously with the noted abstentions. Agenda Item 5 Description Public Hearing on Appointment Public Hearing Opens The Chair opens the public hearing on all other agenda items at 7:16 p.m. Larry McHugh supports numerous items, 10 A, B. and C. They are events in Middletown and people who come, come back and spend money in town. The events help the restaurants. He speaks in support of the Saloon Brewing Company. He supports the $10,000 grant for international lubricants and it can be an excellent business for Middletown. The Chamber works closely with the American Legion and he strongly supports the Mayor executing the $300,000 grant for the Military Museum in Vets Park. John Bysiewicz states he coordinates the Middletown Road Race. It has been in Middletown for nearly a decade and brings about 1,000 people downtown and it has given about $100,000 to Middletown-based nonprofits and gives free registration to Middletown kids and he hopes you will continue to support his event. Public Hearing Closes The Chair asks if there are other members of the public wishing to speak; seeing none, he closes the public hearing on agenda items at 7:19 p.m. Agenda Item 10J Councilwoman Bartolotta reads and moves for approval agenda item 10J authorizing the Mayor to execute a grant agreement for $300,000 for the construction of the military museum. Councilman Santangelo seconds the motion. There is no discussion and 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. He thanks the Veterans in the audience for their service and dedication. Resolution No. 37-13 File Name pwauthorizingmayormilitarymuseumgrant(2) Description Authorizing Mayor Daniel T. Drew to execute on behalf of the City of Middletown and the State of Connecticut a grant agreement for financial assistance in the amount of $300,000 for the construction of a Veteran’s Museum to be located in Veteran’s Memorial Park. (Approved) BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MIDDLETOWN: That Mayor Daniel T. Drew is hereby authorized to execute a Grant Agreement between the City of Middletown and the State of Connecticut for financial assistance in the amount of $300,000 for the construction of a Military Museum (CUAP 2013-02) to be located in Veteran’s Memorial Park; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: That Mayor Daniel T. Drew is hereby authorized to enter into such agreements, contracts and execute all documents necessary to said grant with the State of Connecticut; and The Chair asks the Clerk to read the appropriation requests and the Certificate of the Director of Finance: March 4, 2013 Common Council Meeting Page 4 Appropriation Notice 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, MARCH 4, 2013 AT 7:00 p.m. to consider and act upon the following appropriation requests: Emergency Management $5,740, Account No. 1000-25500-51950 Uniform Allowance, General Fund. Youth Services $7,000, Account No. 1000-060000-55375, Outside Services, General 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: February 28, 2013 RE: Certification of Funds This is to certify that funds sufficient to meet the appropriations requested at your meeting of March 4, 2013 are available as follows: General Fund $12,740 Respectfully submitted, Carl Erlacher Director of Finance Agenda Item 7A Councilman Santangelo reads and moves for approval agenda item 7A; his motion is seconded by Councilman Pessina. Councilwoman Kasper states this came before Finance and Government Operations and it was determined there was money in the CNR account so we don’t need the appropriation. The Chair states this was taken under CNR and the Council should reject this. Councilwoman Kasper responds yes. The Chair asks if there is any discussion; hearing none, he calls for the vote. There are no aye votes; the Chair calls for the nays. It is twelve nay votes. The Chair states the vote is unanimous with twelve nay votes and the matter is rejected. Emergency Management $5,740, Account No. 1000-25500-51950 Uniform Allowance, General Fund. (DEFEATED) Agenda Item 7B Councilman Faulkner reads and moves for approval agenda item 7B; his motion is seconded by Councilman Pessina. The Chair, hearing no discussion, calls for the vote. It is unanimous to approve with twelve aye votes. The Chair states the matter passes unanimously with twelve affirmative votes and none in opposition. Youth Services $7,000, Account No. 1000-060000-55375, Outside Services, General Fund. (Approved) Agenda Item 8 Councilman Serra reads and moves for approval agenda items 8A, 8B, 8C, 8D, 8E, 8F, 8G, 8 H, 8I, 8J, and 8K; his motion is seconded by Councilman Pessina. Councilwoman Kasper is recognized and states she would like to speak to 8H, the letter from CIRMA. It should be recognized that this award was given to our Risk Manager and the Committee on Safety for their dedication to risk management and finding the areas we should have improvement and safety in terms of claims. The Chair asks Councilwoman Kasper if she had a motion on this. Councilwoman Kasper responds she would like the public to know that the City’s Insurance carrier has recognized the work the City has done to lower our losses. The Chair thanks the Councilwoman. Councilman Klattenberg comments on 8I, the letter from Councilman Pessina to your honor and communication to the Council; he was at Finance and Government Operations and this deals with a request to have an extensive due diligence. We just recognized their efforts and the work they did and what they achieved and at the Finance March 4, 2013 Common Council Meeting Page 5 meeting we recognized that there is a process in place and work to be done on a report prepared on what went well and what can be improved and he did not want this to reflect that work was not being done, that a due diligence study was being done. The Chair states thank you for the clarification and we do that after every event and it is routine and it has been done for years before me and will be done long after me and we do this routinely. Councilman Klattenberg states the only request is can we get a copy of that. The Chair states sure. Councilman Pessina is recognized and states that was my intent; it is standard to have on emergencies and he is planning Chief for Southern and he wanted to give him a heads up and he will look for the report and prepare for the future. It is not an investigation. It is talking about what went right, things they could do better and what to do for the future. The Chair states he will ask for a couple of pieces of heavy equipment and the only thing that moved this type of snow was a heavy piece of equipment, snow blowers, and that is the only thing that worked. Councilman Serra states this was a blizzard and we have not had this, 38 to 40 inches, in a long time and a lot of people were frustrated and he is glad to hear you state that we will adjust it with equipment. The snow blowers, the Mayor will support the purchase of two or three of them. The snow blowers are crucial and we do need at least two more as well as pay loaders to help us do our regular work. It will prepare us for the next storm. He is glad to hear it stated publicly. Councilman Berch states to address Councilman Klattenberg’s request, that process has been enacted. He met with the Director and both sides of the garage that worked well and what needs to be improved and a report will go to the Public Works Commission and to the Mayor. That process has started and is in place. Everyone is addressing this. There is no further discussion and the Chair calls for the vote on these matters. It is unanimous to approve with twelve aye votes. The Chair states the matter passes unanimously with twelve affirmative votes. Agenda Item 8A Description City and Town Clerk Certificate (Approved) Agenda Item 8B Description Monthly Reports Transfer Report to February 25, 2013 Public Works Monthly summary with Bldg Permits, Jan., 2013 (Approved) Agenda Item 8C Description Grant Confirmation and Approval, Board of Education, Various Grants (Approved) Name of Grant: As Listed Below Amount $842,322.59 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 March 4, 2013 Common Council Meeting Page 6 769 - Middletown Teen Theater $5,761; 820 - Parent Leadership-PLTI $3,000; 826 - Interdistrict Cooperative ($6,251); 831 - After School Program-Farm Hill ($6,725); 852 - Universal Service Fund $20; 876 - Hartford Symphony Donations $1,100; 894 - Swaim Strings Program $60; 700 - Food Services Receipts $328,550.71; 801 - Retirees/Cobra Insurance $261,341.03; 803 - Worker's Compensation $1,831.66; 804 - Preschool Program Fees $6,299; 807 - Aetna Classified $2,017.67; 808 - 21st Century Parent Fees $540; 809 - Maintenance/Rentals $9,653.75; 821 - Sandy Hook Donations $270; 824 - Family Resource Center Receipts $2,401; 825 - Administrator City Settlement $170,000; 833 - Adult Education Receipts $62,150.77; 888 - Farm Hill After School Parent Fees $20; 893 - Fingerprinting Receipts $132; 901 - Keigwin Parent Fees $50; 902 - Student Activities-W.W.M.S. $100 Total Special Programs Through 1/15/2013 $9,660,556.43 ADDITIONS $842,322.59 Total Special Programs Requested by: Patricia Charles, ED.D. Agenda Item 8D Description Grant Confirmation and Approval, Health Department DEMHS (Approved) Name of Grant: DEMHS Region 3 Project Public Health Ready - CRI Amount $12,000.00 Code: 3230-31000- Grant Period: From: 8/10/201 To: 6/30/201 Type of State Amount Loaned from General $0.00 Department Administering Health 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 Participate in regional planning, training, exercise and evaluation services in the annual Technical Review of the local POD plans and identify areas for local improvement. Participate in CRI/POD regional functional or full scale exercises; provide data to MDA for assessment of CRI mass dispensing capacity for the region; prepare for and participate in the Regional Project Public Health Ready application and submission; maintain local staff awareness of Capitol Region Emergency Planning Committee training on RESP plan; increase local awareness of the CRI and PPHR through distribution of materials and/or presentations; participate in DEMSH Region 3 Emergency Planning Requested by: Joseph A. Havlicek, MD Agenda Item 8E Description Grant Confirmation and Approval, Health Department CROCOG (Approved) Name of Grant: Middletown CRCOG (Capital Region Council of Governments) Amount $22,187.00 Code: 3230-31000- Grant Period: From: 7/1/2012 To: 6/30/201 Type of State Amount Loaned from General $0.00 Department Administering Health 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 To provide training for operations to Middletown Medical Reserve Corp to enable personnel to provide medical care in a shelter or other public health venue. To utilize all media forms to increase volunteers in the Middletown MRC, including internet and social media. Purchase office supplies and medical supplies as needed, including training materials, turn out gear and equipment. Requested by: Joseph A. Havlicek, MD Agenda Item 8F Description Grant Confirmation and Approval, Veteran’s Park Museum Building (Approved) Name of Grant: Veteran's Park Museum Building Amount $300,000.00 Code: 3034-22000- Grant Period: From: 1/1/2013 To: Type of State March 4, 2013 Common Council Meeting Page 7 Amount Loaned from General $300,000.00 Department Administering Public Works 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 Middletown State legislative delegation, spearheaded by Senator Paul Doyle, secured grant funding for the construction of a military museum building to be located on the grounds of Veteran's Park. Requested by: William Russo Agenda Item 8G Description Correspondence, U. S. Rep. Elizabeth Esty Agenda Item 8H Description Correspondence, CIRMA Risk Management Achievement Award Recipient Agenda Item 8I Description Correspondence, Letter to Mayor regarding the Blizzard from Councilman Pessina Agenda Item 8J Description Correspondence, U. S. Senator Christopher Murphy Agenda Item 8K Description Grant Confirmation and Approval, Parks and Recreation (Approved) Name of Grant: Parks and Recreation Activity Account Amount $70,000.00 Code: 2210-32000- Grant Period: From: To: Type of Amount Loaned from General $0.00 Department Administering Parks and Recreation Department 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 To pay salaries, supplies, for outreach and inclusion programming. To pay for other programs, staff and supplies for the various programs that we offer through the Parks and Recreation Department that are not directly funded by the City. We pay for bus trips and staff from this account. We make purchases of equipment that is needed for some of Requested by: Debbie Stanley Agenda Item 8L Description Emergency Purchase, Public Works emergency repair to the engine of a plow truck, $18,254.88 at Morin Diesel of Portland, CT. (Approved) Agenda Item 9 Description Payment of City Bills When Properly Approved Councilman Serra reads and moves for approval the payment of City bills when they are properly approved. His motion is seconded by Councilwoman Kleckowski. The Chair calls for the vote and it is unanimous to approve with twelve aye votes. The Chair declares the matters pass with twelve affirmative votes. Agenda Item 10 Agenda Item 10A Councilwoman Kasper reads and moves for approval agenda item 10A; her motion is seconded by Councilman Santangelo. There is no discussion. 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. 38-13 File Name cccruisenite2013 March 4, 2013 Common Council Meeting Page 8 Description Approving co-sponsoring the 2013 “Cruise Night on Main Street” proposed for June 12, 2013 from 4:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. with rain date of June 19, 2013. (Approved) WHEREAS, the Central Business Bureau of the Middlesex County Chamber of Commerce is planning to hold its th 16 annual “Cruise Night On Main Street” on June 12, 2013 from 4:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. with the rain date scheduled for June 19, 2013. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MIDDLETOWN: That the City of Middletown proudly accepts the position of co-sponsor for the 2013 “Cruise Night On Main Street” along with the Central Business Bureau and the Eastern Chapter of the Over the Hill Gang Car Club 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 fees including personnel, for the showmobile cannot be waived; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: That the Common Council of the City of Middletown authorizes the Middletown Police Department to restrict non-essential vehicular traffic on Main Street between Washington Street and Williams Street; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: That the Common Council does request that the Departments of Public Works and Park and Recreation, Economic Development, Police, Fire, and Health render all such assistance and support as may be required to ensure the public health and safety for this event; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: That the City of Middletown shall expend nor more than $10,000 for said event without further Council approval; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: That the Organization receiving funding from the City be requested to file a report to the City indicating the expenses and accomplishments for the City of Middletown. Financial Impact: EMS crew at these events with one firefighter and one Lieutenant at a cost of $95 per hour with a current cost estimated at $600; Police, the cost in the current budget is $2,741; Park and Recreation will use eight employees (8 at straight time for a cost of $400, and six (6) employees at a cost of $580; Public Works has no cost; because they do not use the showmobile; Health, the cost is $100. per event. Agenda Item 10B Councilman Klattenberg reads and moves for approval; his motion is seconded by Councilman Faulkner. Councilman Pessina states point of order; was this the motorcycle event; Councilman Klattenberg responds, no the road race. The Chair, hearing no further discussion 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. 39-13 File Name ccroadrace2013 Description Approving co-sponsoring the “Citizens Bank 5K Summer Fun Run for July 10, 2013 from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. with rain date of July 17, 2013. (Approved) WHEREAS, the City of Middletown has served as the Host City for the “Citizens Bank 5K Summer Fun Run” with over 700 participants; and WHEREAS, Citizens Bank is the title sponsor for this year’s event along with the Downtown Business District and Middlesex Chamber’s Central Business Bureau; and WHEREAS, this year’s event will be held on July 10, 2013 from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. with a rain date of July 17, 2013. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MIDDLETOWN: That, together with the Mayor, the Common Council congratulates the sponsoring organizations for organizing an excellent race event which attracts participants from throughout Connecticut; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: That the Common Council of the City of Middletown proudly accepts the position of Host Community and co-Sponsor of the 2013 Citizens Bank 5K Summer Fun Run event along with Citizen’s Bank, the Downtown Business District and Central Business Bureau; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: That the Common Council of the City of Middletown authorizes the Middletown Police Department to restrict non-essential vehicular traffic on the 3.1 mile (5K) race course; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: That the Common Council does request that the Departments of Public Works and Park and Recreation, Economic Development, Police, Fire, and Health render all such assistance and support as may be required to ensure the public health and safety of the many race participants and observers. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: That the costs and fees, including personnel and subsidiary expenses for the Showmobile cannot be waived; and March 4, 2013 Common Council Meeting Page 9 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: That the City of Middletown shall expend no more than $5,000 for said event without further councilmanic approval; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: that the Organization receiving funding from the City be requested to file a report to the City indicating the expenses and accomplishments for the City of Middletown. Financial Impact: The Fire Department posts an EMS crew at these events with one firefighter and one Lieutenant at a cost of $95 per hour with a current cost estimated at $600; Police, the cost in the budget is $2,976; Park and Recreation has no costs related to this event; Health, the cost is about $100 per event. Agenda Item 10C Councilman Santangelo reads and moves for approval agenda item 10C; his motion is seconded by Councilman Pessina. Councilman Santangelo states earlier we heard from the President of the Chamber of Commerce and he addressed these events. We know how big these events are and Motorcycle Mania was started with four guys having coffee. It has grown to 13,000 people and it is the premier event for motorcycles in the State. What makes cities work is the activities. You hear about the size of the crowds. We need to support our events. The Chair, hearing no further discussion, calls for the vote. It is unanimous to approve with 12 affirmative votes. Resolution No. 40-13 File Name ccmotorcyclemania2013 Description Approving co-sponsoring “Middletown Motorcycle Mania” scheduled for August 14, 2013 from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. with rain date of August 21, 2013. (Approved) WHEREAS, the Central Business Bureau of the Middlesex Chamber are planning to hold its 8th Annual “Middletown Motorcycle Mania” on August 14, 2013 from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. with the rain date scheduled for August 21. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MIDDLETOWN: That the City of Middletown proudly accepts the position of c-sponsor for the “Middletown Motorcycle Mania” 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 all fees, including personnel and subsidiary fees, cannot be waived for the use of the showmobile; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: That the Common Council of the City of Middletown authorizes the Middletown Police Department to restrict non-essential vehicular traffic on Main Street between Washington Street and Williams Street; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: That the Common Council does request that the Departments of Public Works and Park and Recreation, Economic Development, Police, Fire, and Health render all such assistance and support as may be required to ensure the public health and safety for this event; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: That the City of Middletown shall expend not more than $10,000 for said event without further councilmanic approval; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: that the Organization receiving funding from the City be requested to file a report to the City indicating the expenses and accomplishments for the City of Middletown. Financial Impact: The Fire Department posts an EMS crew at these events with one firefighter and one Lieutenant at a cost of $95 per hour with a current cost estimated at $600; Police, the cost in the budget is $5,317; Park and Recreation will use (8) employees at straight time for a cost of $400, and six (6) employees at a cost of $580; Health, the cost is about $100 per event. Agenda Item 10D Councilman Serra reads and moves for approval agenda item 10D; Councilman Pessina seconds the motion. There is no discussion. The vote is called and it is unanimous to approve with twelve aye votes. The Chair declares the matter passes with 12 affirmative votes. Resolution No. 41-13 File Name ccstseb2013 Description Approving the Feast of St. Sebastian as a special event in the City of Middletown to be held from May 17 to May 19, 2013. (Approved) WHEREAS, the Feast of St. Sebastian has been held each year on the third weekend in May in the City of Middletown and has been observed by its Italian Community for 92 consecutive years; and March 4, 2013 Common Council Meeting Page 10 WHEREAS, St. Sebastian RC Church will hold its 92nd annual celebration between the hours of 6 p.m. to ten th th th p.m. on Friday, May 17 , and from 12 Noon to 10:00 p.m. Saturday, May 18 and Sunday, May 19 , 2013 and WHEREAS, the annual feast of St. Sebastian draws large crowds to our City and contributes in many positive ways to the cultural and the spiritual well-being of our City. WHEREAS, St. Sebastian RC Church is a non-profit, religious corporation. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MIDDLETOWN: 1. That the annual feast of St. Sebastian scheduled for the third weekend of May, 2013 is hereby recognized as a special event; 2. That Section 188-5 of the Middletown Code of Ordinances be in effect for this special event. 3. That a portion of Pearl Street abutting St. Sebastian Church property from Washington Street south to the end of the Church property be closed as of 8 a.m. on Friday, May 17, 2013 through midnight, Sunday, May 19, 2013, in accordance with the directions of the Middletown Police Department. 4. That a portion of Washington Street, Main Street, Court Street, and Broad Street, be closed on Sunday, May 19, 2013, from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., in accordance with the directions of the Middletown Police Department and the Connecticut Department of Public Safety. Financial Impact: The 2012-2013 Police Department budget has funds ($2,261) to cover the Department’s expenses for this event; Public Works will provide help during regular hours; the Health Department will inspect, using 1-1/2 hours of the Sanitarian’s time during normal work hours at an estimated cost of $70; Park and Recreation will perform work during regular hours and the cost associated to it is approximately $500 for delivery and pick up of trash barrels, picnic tables, and bleachers. Agenda Item 10E Councilman Daley reads and moves for approval agenda item 10E; Councilman Santangelo seconds the motion. 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 12 affirmative votes. Resolution No. 42-13 File Name rvemerconplanforelectionsresol/ rvemerconplanforelections Description Approving the Emergency Contingency Plan for Elections as presented by the Registrars of Voters. (Approved) Whereas, in accordance with Connecticut General Statutes 9-174a, “Emergency Contingency Plan for Elections,” the Registrars of Voters in consultation with the Town Clerk, has created an Emergency Contingency Plan for Elections for their respective municipality; and Whereas, this plan will focus on whether a severe weather or any other natural disaster could present a physical danger to workers or voters where an alternate polling location may need to be utilized, and whether the emergency and/or danger could possibly prevent a voter from being able to cast a vote. Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved by the Common Council of the City of Middletown: That the “Emergency Contingency Plan for Elections” be accepted and approved. CITY OF MIDDLETOWN EMERGENCY CONTINGENCY PLAN FOR ELECTIONS The registrars of voters in consultation with the town clerk have created the following “Emergency Contingency Plan for Elections” for their respective municipality. This plan will cover the following emergency contingencies should they occur This emergency plan would focus on whether any of the following emergencies could present a physical danger to workers or voters where an alternate polling location may need to be utilized, and whether the emergency and/or danger could possibly prevent a voter from being able to cast a ballot. If any such emergency should occur on or before an election, the Registrars of Voters office shall be included in any meeting/conference of Emergency Personnel. (1) Solutions for ballot shortages; The registrars of voters shall withhold and keep in the registrars of voters’ office a number of spare ballots for each unique voting district. The registrars of voters shall use these reserved ballots to make additional copies or shall provide these reserved ballots to any polling location that requires additional ballots. If additional ballots March 4, 2013 Common Council Meeting Page 11 must be copied, the registrars of voters, or such registrar’s designee shall ensure that test copies are made to check that ballots are printed correctly for each district. (2) Shortage or absence of poll workers on election, primary or referenda day; The registrars of voter’s office shall retain a list of poll workers who may be deployed to any polling location in the municipality to replace a poll worker or moderator who may be unable to work on election, primary or referenda day, or possibly to alleviate an overburdened polling location. Prior to the opening of the polls, the registrars will make every attempt to replace an absent poll worker. (3) Loss of power at the polling location during election voting hours; In the event that the polling location loses power during an election, the moderator should stop voting momentarily to assess the situation. The moderator should immediately contact the facility management staff for the polling location to determine whether they can assist with addressing the outage. If an alternate source of lights (flashlights, etc.) are available, the moderator may use them to continue voting until power is restored. If backup power supply (UPS Battery) has been depleted and a generator is not available, the moderator may have voters continue voting using the auxiliary bin until problem is resolved and or decision to move to an alternate polling location is made. (4) Fire or the sounding of an alarm within a polling place; In the event of smoke, fire, or any other similar emergency, the moderator should activate the fire alarm, if it has not already been activated, call 911, alert everyone present to the nature of the situation, if necessary, evacuate the polling location and notify registrar’s office. If polling location can be re-entered, first notify poll workers to return, then notify voters that they can enter the polling location. If necessary, polling place can be moved to an alternate location. In the event of a gas leak, the moderator should immediately evacuate the polling place and immediately warn poll workers and voters present in the building not to use telephones, cell phones, fire alarms, light switches or any other appliance. Once safely outside of the building, alert emergency services and call registrar’s office immediately. If it is determined that an alternate location should be utilized because of any of the above emergencies, the registrars of voters will immediately follow alternate polling location procedures. (5) Voting machine malfunction; If a voting tabulator malfunctions, the moderator should notify the registrar of voter’s office immediately. A backup, programmed tabulator will immediately be delivered to the polling location. Voting may continue until backup machine arrives. Voters will place their ballots in the auxiliary bin and moderator may run them through machine once replacement tabulator arrives and is in place. If IVS (Help America Vote Act) phone/fax machine malfunctions, the moderator should again immediately notify the registrars of voter’s office. The moderator may make an attempt to correct the problem, such as, the code used may be wrong, or paper problem. If appropriate attempt to correct the problem is not resolved, then registrars of voters should be notified to determine the availability of any spare machines or what steps should be taken to resolve the problem. (6) Weather or other natural disaster; In the event of any severe winter weather, or any other natural disaster, such as, hurricanes, tornados, floods, creating loss of power, etc., occurring on or before election, primary, or referenda day, the registrars of voters and office staff should be included in any local Emergency Plan of Operations that their town has developed. Registrars, along with Emergency Personnel may need to determine whether a polling location can be utilized or may need to be moved to an alternate location where generators are available. (7) The need to remove a moderator or poll worker who is unable to perform their duties; In the event the existing moderator is unable to perform the designated responsibilities, the moderator will be relieved of their duties and asked to leave the polling place. Registrars of voters will make every attempt to have a least one of two assistant registrars at the polling place also be certified by SOTS to step up and take charge of the polling place. If a poll worker is unable to perform their duties, the poll worker will be relieved of their duties and asked to leave the polling location. The registrars will refer to their backup list of poll workers to find a replacement. (8) Disorder in and around the polling place; In the event of disorder in or around the polling location, including, but not limited to, unlawful protesting, threats of violence or rioting, the moderator should immediately contact emergency services (Police) and immediately call registrars’ office to inform them of the situation. If necessary, the moderator should follow emergency procedures, such as, possible evacuation. (8) Medical emergency procedures; In the event of a medical emergency at the polling location, the moderator shall: (1) Contact emergency services and follow the instructions given by emergency personnel. (2) Stop voting operations until an assessment of the situation can be made. (3) Determine if there is anyone trained or certified in first aid. (4) Keep the ill or injured as comfortable as possible while waiting for emergency personnel to respond. Do not attempt to move the ill or injured person unless instructed to do so by a certified first aid provider or emergency personnel. (5) Provide the responding officer or medical personnel with the detail of what happened to the ill or injured person. (6) Notify the Registrar of Voter’s office. EVACUATION PROCEDURE- IF NECESSARY: (1) Alert all individuals present of the emergency situation and direct them to the predetermined assembly point. March 4, 2013 Common Council Meeting Page 12 (2) Get a headcount to make certain everyone present is evacuated from the polling location. (3) Identify any individual with disabilities and ensure that they receive assistance, if needed, to evacuate the polling location. (4) If possible, secure voting materials, tabulator, ballots, etc. (5) If emergency situation has been resolved, consult with the emergency personnel and the registrar of voters to determine if the polling location can be re-entered. (6) If polling location can be re-entered, first notify poll workers to return. Then, notify the voters that they can enter the polling location. (7) If it is determined that an alternate location should be utilized, provide poll workers and any voters who have no yet voted with the address of the alternate location. Follow the alternate polling location procedures. POSSIBLE ALTERNATE POLLING LOCATIONS IN THE EVENT OF AN EMERGENCY ON OR BEFORE AN ELECTION, PRIMARY OR REFERENDA: In the event of severe weather, or any other natural disaster, creating loss of power, etc., the Registrars of Voters along with Emergency Personnel shall determine whether a polling location can still be utilized or may need to be moved to an alternate location. EMERGENCY CONTACT NAMES AND NUMBERS: In the event of a fire or immediate medical emergency - Call 9-1-1 Listen to the dispatcher and follow his/her instructions. Registrar of Voters Office- 860-3443485 / 860-344-3486 Janice A. Gionfriddo Sandra L. Faraci Emergency Management Bruce Driska – 860-343-8002 Fire Department- Main Street - 860-343-8004 Fire Department- Cross Street – 860-343-8007 Fire Department- South Fire – 860-347-6661 Westfield Fire Department - 860-6322690 Police Department - 860-344-3200 Board of Ed. Facilities Dept. – 860-638-140 This plan details the contingencies that have been put in place by the Registrars of Voters and the Town Clerk for the City of Middletown, Connecticut and approved by the Common Council so that an orderly process of voting can occur even during an emergency. Agenda Item 10F Councilman Santangelo reads and moves for approval agenda item 10F; Councilman Faulkner seconds the motion. There is no discussion. 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. 43-13 File Name wswaterfundbalancereturnoffunds02-19-13 Description Approving transferring the $60,000 from the foreclosure processing line item into the Water Department Fund Balance. (Approved) BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COMMON COUNCIL FOR THE CITY OF MIDDLETOWN THAT: The funds that were allocated for foreclosure processing be returned to the Water Fund Balance as these funds are no longer necessary. The total amount in this account to be transferred to the Water Fund Balance is $60,000. Fiscal Impact: There is no fiscal cost impact. Agenda Item 10G Councilman Berch reads and moves for approval agenda item 10G; his motion is seconded by Councilman Pessina. The Chair, hearing no discussion calls for the vote on this matter. It is unanimous to approve with twelve aye votes. The Chair states the matter passes unanimously. Resolution No. 44-13 File Name pwzerowasteres March 4, 2013 Common Council Meeting Page 13 Description Approving becoming a Zero Waste Community by establishing a waste reduction goal and meeting the State’s Solid Waste Management Plan goals by 2024. (Approved) WHEREAS, Chapter 14, Article XVIII, §14-57 of the City of Middletown Ordinances charges the Resource Recycling Advisory Council to improve waste reduction, reuse and recycling in the City and assist with the development and implementation of City-wide resource conservation and sustainability programs; and WHEREAS, the City of Middletown has positioned itself as an environmental leader among CT communities, by offering a broad array of recycling and reuse options in the community including a swap shack, by offering household hazardous waste disposal days per year for residents, by offering numerous educational programs and Earth Day events and committing to clean energy through the work of the Clean Energy Task Force, and by signing the US Mayors Climate Protection Agreement; and WHEREAS, the City of Middletown is committed to protecting and enhancing environmental quality in the community now and for future generations; and WHEREAS, the City of Middletown was recognized as a leader and partnered with the United States Environmental Protection Agency’s Zero Waste Pilot; and WHEREAS the Zero Waste philosophy accepts that the earth’s ability to support life is finite and that natural resources must be used in the most efficient and sustainable way possible; and WHEREAS, the guiding principles of Zero Waste are: managing resources instead of waste, conserving natural resources through waste prevention and recycling, turning discarded resources into jobs and new products instead of trash, promoting products and materials that are durable and recyclable, and discouraging products and materials that can only become trash after their use; and WHEREAS, an estimated 32,000 tons of waste is generated in the City of Middletown each year by residents, businesses, and institutions, and approximately 78% of this amount is sent to incineration and to landfills; and WHEREAS, the City has reached an overall recycling rate of 22 percent, more can be done, especially in removing valuable materials from the waste stream and "closing the loop" by purchasing products made with recycled content; and WHEREAS, the placement of materials in waste disposal facilities, such as landfills and incinerators, wastes natural resources, wrongly transfers liabilities to future generations, and has the potential to cause damage to human health; and WHEREAS, avoiding the creation of waste or discards in the first place is the most economically efficient and environmentally sustainable resource management strategy; and WHEREAS, waste prevention, reuse, recycling, and composting are material management options that conserve resources while reducing environmental impacts; and WHEREAS, consumers are currently forced to assume the high financial cost of collecting, recycling, and disposing of materials; and WHEREAS, tax subsidies for waste and virgin materials send the wrong economic signals to both consumers and producers; and WHEREAS, a resource recovery-based economy will sustain, on a per-ton basis, up to ten times more jobs than landfilling or incineration, and these jobs will be more productive and meaningful; and WHEREAS, with the appropriate economic incentives, manufacturers can and will produce and businesses will sell products that are durable and repairable and that can be safely recycled back into the marketplace or nature; and WHEREAS, increasingly, U.S. and international governments and organizations are adopting the policy that the financial responsibility of collecting, recycling, and disposing of materials belongs with producers; and WHEREAS, government is ultimately responsible for leading by example and establishing criteria needed to eliminate waste, and for creating the economic and regulatory environment in which to achieve it. Now, therefore, be it resolved by the Common Council of the City of Middletown, Connecticut: The Common Council hereby declares the City of Middletown a Zero Waste Community. A Zero Waste Community can be achieved through action plans and measures that significantly reduce waste and pollution. These measures will include encouragement of residents, businesses and agencies to judiciously use, reuse, and recycle materials, and motivation of businesses to manufacture and market less toxic and more durable, repairable, reusable, recycled, and recyclable products. The City hereby establishes an intermediate goal of reducing its residential waste stream and meeting the State’s Solid Waste Management Plan goals by 2024. This resolution shall become effective upon adoption. March 4, 2013 Common Council Meeting Page 14 Agenda Item 10H Councilman Daley reads and moves for approval agenda item 10H; Councilwoman Kleckowski seconds the motion. The Chair calls for the vote. It is unanimous to approve with eleven aye votes and one abstention by Councilman Santangelo. He states he abstains from the vote because of his job and the ethics of drug counseling. The Chair states the matter passes unanimously with eleven affirmative votes and one abstention. Resolution No. 45-13 File Name PCDRemingtonStubbornBeautyBrewing Description Approving a lease for Stubborn Beauty Brewing, LLC at 180 Johnson Street and authorizing the Mayor to sign the documents to implement the lease. (Approved) WHEREAS, at the February 26, 2013 Special Meeting of the Economic Development Committee, the committee did not have a quorum. The members present agreed to move forward to the Common Council a proposed lease for Stubborn Beauty Brewing, LLC at the former Remington Rand building (180 Johnson Street). WHEREAS, the Planning and Zoning Commission, at their March 13, 2013 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 Stubborn Beauty Brewing, LLC at the former Remington Rand property (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 Stubborn Beauty Brewing, LLC 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. No impact on the general fund other than increasing the value of a city asset. Agenda Item 10I Councilman Santangelo reads and moves for approval agenda item 10I; his motion is seconded by Councilman Daley. The Chair, hearing no discussion, 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. 46-13 File Name pcdRemingtonInternationallubricantsgrant Description Approving a $10,000 grant from the Economic Development Fund to International Lubricants to reimburse the company for costs incurred during the company’s relocation to Middletown; authorizing the Mayor to sign documents for the grant; and approving creating a new line item in the Economic Development Fund entitled “International Lubricants” in the amount of $10,000 and approving a transfer from the Economic Development Fund balance into the new line item. (Approved) WHEREAS, the Common Council passed Resolution 172-12 which approved leasing approximately 12,000 square feet of space at the former Remington Rand property (180 Johnson Street) to International Lubricants, Inc. for the purpose of research & development, marketing, production, warehouse and distribution for its lubricants business. WHEREAS, at the February 26, 2013 Special Meeting of the Economic Development Committee, the committee did not have a quorum. The members present agreed to move forward to the Common Council a proposed relocation grant of $10,000 from the Economic Development Fund to International Lubricants, Inc. NOW, THERFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MIDDLETOWN: That the Common Council approves a $10,000 grant from the Economic Development Fund to International Lubricants to reimburse the company for costs incurred during the company’s relocation to the city. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Mayor is hereby authorized to sign all documents necessary to implement a $10,000 grant from the Economic Development Fund with International Lubricants, Inc. to reimburse the company for costs incurred during the company’s relocation to the city upon relocation of the company to the city. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: That a new line item “International Lubricants” 4330-14000-xxxxx-xxxx-xxxxx- xxxx-xxx be established in the Economic Development Fund and that $10,000 be transferred from the Economic Development Fund Reinvest Fund Balance 4330-140000-48180-0000-00000-0000-902 to the new line item. FINANCIAL IMPACT – There will be no impact to the general fund. March 4, 2013 Common Council Meeting Page 15 Agenda Item 10J The agenda item was moved to after agenda item 6. Agenda Item 11 The Chair reads the appointments and ask for a motion to approve. Councilman Serra moves them for approval and Councilman Faulkner seconds the motion. There is no discussion. The Chair calls for the vote. It is unanimous to approve with twelve aye votes. The Chair states the matter passes unanimously with 12 affirmative votes. Municipal Agent for the Elderly: Appointment of Laura Runte to February 28, 2015. Mattabassett Regionalization Project Building Committee: Appointment of Marie Hurley. Committee Concerning People with Disabilities: Reappointment of Martin Knight to April 30, 2018. Clean Energy Task Force: Appointment of Jeffrey Pugliese to replace Ken Jackson. (All Approved) Agenda Item 12 There are no contingency fund transfers Agenda Item 13 There are no questions to Directors for nonagenda items. The Chair states, before he asks for a motion to adjourn, with the exception of the one abstention, this was the second unanimous meeting and he thanks the Council for their bipartisanship. Motion to Adjourn Councilman Serra moves to adjourn and his motion is seconded by Councilwoman Kleckowski. There is no discussion. The Chair calls the vote and it is unanimous with twelve aye votes. The Chair declares the meeting adjourned 7:41 p.m. ATTEST: MARIE O NORWOOD Common Council Clerk