Common Council

REGULAR MEETING OF THE COMMON COUNCIL MIDDLETOWN, CONNECTICUT MAY 6, 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, May 6, 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 Officer Eric Sanford, and Council Clerk Marie O. Norwood. Also Present Hartford Courant Reporter Shawn Beals and 50 members of the public Meeting Called to Order Mayor Drew calls the meeting to order at 7:03 p.m. and he asks all the students being honored this evening 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 The Chair states he will entertain a motion to accept or amend the agenda. Councilman Serra moves to amend the agenda by substituting agenda item 8G, a grant for the Health Department in the amount of $1,260; add agenda items 10J and 10K. His motion is seconded by Councilman Berch. There is no discussion. The Chair calls for the vote and it is unanimous to approve with twelve aye votes. The Chair states the matter passes unanimously. Agenda Item 3 Description Presentations Agenda Item 3A Councilman Santangelo comes forward and asks the Blue Tube members to come forward. He reads the resolution for Blue Tube TV and moves it for approval; his motion is seconded by Councilman Serra. MS Pszczolkowski states they participate in the club and practice and they have been with her for four years. They do a live news show every day and they all worked very hard and deserve this; she could not be prouder. The Chair states, without objection, the matter is approved by acclamation. He states he is awed by everyone standing here and no one wants to speak. A member of the Club states he is not sure why they are being honored; we are kids doing what we love every day. We film and edit every day. The competition was like working and it was good. The competition was a lot of fun and meeting students from all over the world and learning from them and taking it back to Connecticut to be even better than we already are. Chair Drew states we are in awe that you can produce the program daily and are proud of your accomplishments at the competition. Resolution No. 65-13 File Name ccbluetubetvclub2013 Description Congratulating the Middletown High School Blue Tube TV Club. (Approved) WHEREAS, Blue Tube TV is the Middletown High School’s student television network; the students are part of the MHS TV/Film Department where they learn video production and TV production by working on real programs for Blue Tube TV; and WHEREAS, Blue Tube is a club established five years ago under the guidance of Lauren Pszczolkowski; the students are interested in TV and Video production and the Club offers hands-on experiences in the field; and May 6, 2013 Common Council Meeting Page 2 WHEREAS, the Blue Tube TV Club produces an award winning morning television program, “Blue Tube” which broadcasts school news, announcements and sports; they students learn to produce programs, commercials, as well as editing and producing DVD’s of events they film; and WHEREAS, thirteen students, Samuel Lamaine, Stefan Frisk, Abigail D’Onofrio, Timothy Tozier, Brandon Martinez, Gina Jarzabek, Dusting Luangkhot, Ky’lan Cyr, Shahan Bukhari, Daniel Salisbury, Nicholas Fullam, Van Sui Uk, Umberto Spada, participated in the National Student Television Network’s annual convention in Los Angeles; and WHEREAS, 2,493 students from over 170 schools, participated in 27 on-site competitions including anchoring, newswriting, commentary, commercials, laptop journalism and live reporting; and WHEREAS, the BlueTube TV students competed in the Commercial, Short Story, Movie Trailer and Sweet Sixteen Competitions; and WHEREAS, four students, Stefan Frisk, Umberto Spada, Van Uk, and Tim Tozier won first place in the Hurley Surf Company Commercial; they had four hours to film and edit a commercial selling the Hurley Phantom swimming shorts. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MIDDLETOWN: That we congratulate the BlueTube TV Club members and their advisor for participating in the National Student Television Network competition; and we congratulate the Club members for their creative efforts in capturing first place in the Hurley Surf Company Commercial competition; we applaud the Blue Tube TV club for their accomplishments gained through their work ethic and efforts; their dedication to TV/Video production, writing, reporting, filming, and editing can be seen daily on the BlueTube TV at the High School; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: Middletown is proud of their achievements and success and we wish all the students success in their future endeavors. Agenda Item 3B Councilman Faulkner is recognized and comes forward with the DECA resolution. He reads and moves the resolution honoring the DECA students for their accomplishments at the international competition. I move it for approval; Councilman Daley seconds the motion. The Chair states if there are no objections, the matter is approved by acclamation. Councilman Faulkner personally congratulates the students for getting involved and engaged in the school; he apologizes for the names. We should be following academic achievements along with athletics. Summer is coming and we should be creating something for these young people to do. The Chair thanks Councilman Faulkner. Councilman Serra states this doesn’t get old and Mr. Awdziewicz and Mr. Reynolds have consistent annual success and it shows the success of our school system. He congratulates them and wishes them continued success. We are very proud of you. Councilwoman Kleckowski extends her congratulations to everyone and to Mr. Awdziewicz and Mr. Reynolds and as Councilman Serra alluded to the fact you were here too many times to count and you are truly the foundation of the DECA program. She asks that you talk about the program and it is one of the most exciting programs at Middletown High School. Mr. Awdziewicz states it has been 33 years since he started the program and it was not always easy but there are other components than the competitions. They receive a great education in retailing management; they work in the school store. There is a coop program and internship program and they get credit working with businesses. He has been lucky in Middlesex County with 42 employers. They do a lot of community service and from that aspect it is a community service class that he teaches at night. He has learned to network within the community. We have two great universities and colleges. He has worked with Councilwoman Kleckowski at Middlesex College Career Pathways. Students have earned three college credits. Ten years ago, Mr. Reynolds came to the program and he does a fantastic job. The students winning awards, they have been rd highly successful; he waited is whole career to take 3 place in the world and that is exceptional. Good students come from good parents and the support of the community. They need support from everyone. He can’t say enough about the kids or Mr. Reynolds and one of the Principals from the School is here this evening. It is everyone working together to make it work. You have always been supportive. He thanks the Mayor, Councilman Serra, and Councilwoman Kleckowski personally. The President of DECA states we couldn’t have done this without the support of the adults, the council, parents and our advisors. We are winning more medals than we have before. DECA has changed my live and I am glad I started in the program. Councilman Pessina states he is impressed with talking with the students; if this is what we count on as future business leaders, I am smiling. The work you have done is unbelievable and is indicative of the educational system we have in Middletown. World-wide, that is impressive. Congratulations to all of you; I will sleep better tonight knowing our county will be better. Chair Drew states you have done an incredible job and made Middletown proud. Thank you for your wonderful work and keep it up. Mike Pitruzzello states on behalf of the Board of Education, these are the finest students and they juggle everything; they are in the band and in athletics. He thanks the Council for continuing recognizing the accomplishments of the students at Middletown High School. Resolution No. 66-13 File Name decateam2013 Description Congratulating the Middletown High School DECA students. (Approved) May 6, 2013 Common Council Meeting Page 3 th WHEREAS, the Middletown High School DECA team had twenty-two students attending the 67 annual DECA International Career Development Conference in California, with nineteen of the 22 students recognized in the top 20% because of the awards they earned; each of the students participating earned a first, second or third place at the DECA State Conference; and WHEREAS, the International Conference has more than 16,000 students, the best in their respective State or Nation, competing in over 50 competitive events related to Marking, Management, Finance, and Hospitality; they competed in written testing and performing case-study presentations; and WHEREAS, DECA students Haley McDonald took third place in the world for Principles of Marketing and a gold medal, blue medal and white medal; Tom McAlear took a gold medal for Marketing Management; and Samantha Wilkins took the gold medal in Principles of Hospitality; and WHEREAS, awards were achieved by Danielle Lau in Principles of Business Administration; Jerrod Zimmer for Retail Merchandising; Sunni Whitmore in Principles of Marketing; Alexis Little, Principles of Hospitality; Victoria Kaspar, Principles of Finance; Ana Peralta, Principles of Finance; Fatima Bishtawi, Business and Law Ethics; Samantha Gambino, Business and Law Ethics; Robert Baran, Buying and Merchandising; Giuliana David, Buying and Merchandising; Lance Timmons, Sports Entertainment; Annika Warrier, Marketing Communications; Briana Cavaliere, Marketing Communications; Dan Gustafson, Sports and Entertainment; Travis Garboski, Travel and Tourism; and Patrick Michaud for Travel and Tourism; and WHEREAS, David Reynolds, DECA advisor, and Mike Awdziewicz, founder of the DECA Program work with each student and critique their projects to help the student succeed in this competition; the students work during their Junior and Senior years taking retailing and marketing classes and have the opportunity to enter the competition in one of numerous areas of business; the DECA students prepare for the competition after the normal school day; and WHEREAS, Middletown DECA was recognized as one of the top chapters in the world for the second consecutive year. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MIDDLETOWN: That we congratulate the DECA Team for their outstanding work, at the International Conference; we applaud these students for their accomplishments, gained through their own work ethic and efforts; we are proud of their achievements and success as ambassadors of Middletown; and we wish all the students success in their future endeavors. Agenda Item 4 Description Approval of Minutes The Chair asks for a motion to approve the minutes of the regular Common Council meeting April1, 2013 at 7 p.m. meeting; Special Meetings of April 1, 2013 at 6 p.m., April 11, 2013 at 7 p.m., and April 11, 2013 Immediately following the 7 p.m. Community Meeting. 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 calls for the vote on the minutes. Councilman Pessina abstains from the vote of the meetings of April 11, 2013. 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 abstention. Agenda Item 5 Description Public Hearing Opens The Chair opens the public hearing for all agenda items at 7:29 p.m. Earle Roberts discusses the $75,000 appropriation request from Bill Warner. This has been going on for many years and wonders how much has been spent already and is there a target date for this suggestion. Accountability. I suggest we get the local vision and come to the reality of the state coming forward with their visions. The hours and money put into the concept, he was one of many to no avail with reports on shelves and now we are being asked to spend $75,000. Where are the state legislators on this issue On agenda item 10B is the Board of Education position of LPN and it sounds like justification for $30.00 per hour and someone wanted to come up with a deal. It came out of some negotiation and the real question is and he reads it. Is that a 10 or 20 year venture here. On agenda item 10D is a request for a contractual agreement to collect their bills. He would like to think the City side of tax collection may jump on board. For the Public Works Department, he is glad to see the road grader is doing things in grading roads and there is an extensive list of roads and glad to see they are maintaining these roads. Agenda Item 6 Description Public Hearing Closes The Chair asks for other members wishing to speak; seeing none, he closes the public hearing at 7:34 p.m. Chair Drew clarifies, for the record, agenda item 10B the LPN that was part of the settlement agreement with the Board of Education to settle the lawsuit and that person assists someone with special needs and the Board hired an LPN when the job description said RN and when the position is vacated and that work is done, it will be a registered nurse to do the work May 6, 2013 Common Council Meeting Page 4 Agenda item 7 Description Appropriation Requests and Bond Ordinances The Chair asks the Council Clerk to read the appropriation requests and Certificate of Director of Finance. Certificate Director of Finance: Agenda Item 7A Councilman Daley reads and moves for approval $75,000 for the Riverfront Consultant. Councilman Pessina seconds the motion. Motion to Amend Councilman Serra states on the recommendation of the Director, they will reduce it to $35,000. Councilman Daley seconds the amendment. The amendment passes unanimously with twelve aye votes. Councilman Daley states the basis of the reduction is that Director Warner found some money in his budget to reduce the amount necessary to appropriate and Wesleyan is putting up $10,000 and that is why they could reduce the cost. They are hiring a world-renown consultant who has worked on waterfront projects. He would like to respond to a couple of the comments made and he didn’t like some of the implications. The hiring of a May 6, 2013 Common Council Meeting Page 5 consultant came from the Council and Riverfront Committee and Director Warner has done a great deal of work on waterfront redevelopment and continues to do that work with the committee. They want to ensure a maximum amount of public input on the process which is why they are hiring this firm. The importance of getting it right cannot be overstated. It is a unique treasure we have in Middletown and want to make the best possible use of it. He supports this and hopes the Council will. The Chair calls for the vote on the amended appropriation request. It is unanimous with eleven aye votes. The Chair states the matter passes with eleven affirmative and one abstention by Councilwoman Bartolotta. Planning Conservation $35,000 Account No.1000-27000-55404, Riverfront Consultant, General Development: Fund. (Amended and Approved) Agenda Item 7B Councilman Berch reads and moves for approval the $28,000 request from the Park and Recreation Department. His motion is seconded by Councilman Pessina. The Chair corrects the reading of the account number. Councilman Berch states this is from last month and he hopes there is no snow until November. The Chair calls for the vote and it is twelve aye votes. The Chair states the matter passes unanimously with twelve affirmative votes. Parks and Recreation $28,000, Account No. 1000-32000-51360-0320, Winter/Snow Overtime, General Fund. (Approved) Agenda Item 8: Description Department, Committee, Commission Reports/Grant Confirmations Councilman Serra reads and moves for approval 8A, 8B, 8C, 8D, 8E, 8F, and substituted 8G; his motion is seconded by Councilman Pessina. There is no discussion; the Chair calls for the vote. It is unanimous to approve with twelve aye votes. The Chair states the matters pass unanimously with twelve affirmative votes. 8A Town Clerk’s Certificate (Approved) 8B Monthly Reports Finance Department – Transfer Report to April 30, 2013 Public Works Summary/Building Permits for Mar., 2013 (Approved) 8C Grant Confirmation and Approval – Board of Education (Approved) Name of Grant: As Listed Below Amount $472,154.88 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 May 6, 2013 Common Council Meeting Page 6 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 769 - Middletown Teen Theater $4,829.17; 778 - Constellation New Energy $1,494.74; 841 - Special Ed Medicare $1,033.80; 852 - Universal Service Fund $10; 876 - Hartford Symphony Donations $8,420; 700 - Food Service Receipts $174,799.30; 801 - Retirees/Cobra Insurance Receipts $197,422.51; 803 - Workers' Compensation $1,865.32; 804 - Preschool Program Fees $3,507; 807 - Aetna Classified $346.25; 809 - Maintenance/Rentals $988.75; 821 - Sandy Hook Donations $430; 833 - Adult Education Receipts $4,000; 888 - Farm Hill After School Parent Fees $20; 890 - Drama Club Receipts $2,800; 893 - Fingerprinting Receipts $330; 895 - Specail Ed-Tuition Reimbursement $57,608.04; 898 - Student Activities-M.H.S. $7,000; 901 - Keigwin-Parent Fees-S.I.A. $100; 902 - Student Activities- W.W.M.S. $5,150 Total Special Programs Through 3/15/2013 $12,930,973.71 ADDITIONS $472,154.88 Total Special Programs Through 4/4/2013 $13,403,128.59 Requested by: Patricia Charles, ED.D 8D Grant Confirmation and Approval – Police Department (Approved) Name of Grant: Police Video Equipment Technology Amount $45,385.90 Code: 3580-18000- Grant Period: From: 4/15/201 To: 10/31/20 Type of State Amount Loaned from General $45,385.90 Department Administering Police 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 This is a JAG pass-thru grant for Police technology being administered by the Office of Police and Management. Each town in the state was allotted a specific sum of money for technological equipment to be 100% reimbursed. With this grant the department is approved to purchase new computers, tasers, filters for MSA gas masks, a camera and equipment, a handheld thermal imager, various crime scene/evidence collection lights, forensic kits, and simunition weapons conversion kits and ammunition. Requested by: Chief William McKenna 8E Emergency Purchase – Public Works DeRita and Sons for emergency snow removal after the blizzard (Storm Charlotte), $23,085 (Approved) 8F Emergency Purchase – Planning, Conservation, and Development Remington Rand fire Alarm System by Middlesex Electric Installation, $37,500 (Approved) 8G Grant Confirmation and Approval – Health Department, Kids Health and Safety Day (Amended and Approved) Name of Grant: Kids Health and Safety Day Amount $1,260.00 Code: 3070-31000- Grant Period: From: 3/20/201 To: 6/30/201 Type of Local Amount Loaned from General $0.00 Department Administering Health 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 Donations to support the Kids Health and Safety Day on June 1, 2013 from the following agencies: Middletown Police Union $150; Middletown Police Benefit Association $100; and Kiwanis $510. The amount was amended to Requested by: Joseph A. Havlicek, MD May 6, 2013 Common Council Meeting Page 7 Agenda Item 9 Description Payment of City Bills When Properly Approved (Approved) Councilman Serra reads and moves for approval the payment of City bills when they are properly approved. His motion is seconded by Councilman Berch. 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 Description Resolutions and Ordinances Agenda Item 10A Councilman Daley reads and moves for approval agenda item 10A; his motion is seconded by Councilman Pessina. There is no discussion. 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. Resolution No. 67-13 File Name pcdRemington Trinity &Greenskiesleases Description Approving the lease of 1,400 Square Feet to Trinity Power Washing and 6,000 square feet to Greenskies Renewable Energy LLC at 180 Johnson Street and authorizing the Mayor to sign the lease documents. (Approved) WHEREAS, at the April 8, 2013 Meeting of the Economic Development Committee, the committee membership voted unanimously to approve leasing of one thousand four hundred (1,400) square feet of space at 180 Johnson Street to Trinity Power Washing and six thousand (6,000) square feet to Greenskies Renewable Energy LLC with an affirmative recommendations for the Common Council’s consideration. WHEREAS, the Planning and Zoning Commission, at their April 24, 2013 meeting voted to grant a GS 8-24 review to allow the City of Middletown to enter into lease agreements with Trinity Power Washing and Greenskies Renewable Energy 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 leases for Trinity Power Washing and Greenskies Renewable Energy 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 10B Councilwoman Kasper reads and moves for approval agenda item 10B; her motion is seconded by Councilwoman Kleckowski. Hearing 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 68-13 File Name pelicensepriacticalnurseboe Description Approving the job description and salary for a licensed Practical Nurse, Grade 9 ($19.74 - $29.21) AFSCME Local #466, 40 hours for inclusion to the City’s Classification Plan for the Board of Education with said position to be removed when the incumbent vacates the position. (Approved) WHEREAS, the Middletown Board of Education has requested the position of Licensed Practical Nurse to be included within the Classified Plan; and WHEREAS, this request comes as part of a resolution reached in the settlement agreement between the City of Middletown, the Middletown Board of Education and AFSCME Local #466 of Council 4; and WHEREAS, a Memorandum of Understanding has been duly executed assigning the incumbent employee into this position and in accordance with this job description; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MIDDLETOWN: That it approves the job description and salary of the Licensed Practical Nurse, Grade 9 ($19.74 - $29.21), AFSCME Local #466 - 40 hours for inclusion in to the City’s Classification Plan; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the job description for Licensed Practical Nurse shall be removed from the classification plan at such time as the incumbent vacates this position. Fiscal Impact: Funding shall be established under the jurisdiction of the Middletown Board of Education. Title: Licensed Practical Nurse Department: Board of Education Date: April 2013 Salary Grade: 9 Local #466 May 6, 2013 Common Council Meeting Page 8 Purpose of Position: The purpose of this position is to provide health care services for students in the school setting including transportation; maintain student health records according to state regulations; perform health screenings; maintain health and welfare of student. The work is performed under the direction of a School Nurse practitioner. This position provides for medical care, primarily for students with special education needs, or when necessary to assist a school nurse with other health care needs. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: The LPN participates in each phase of the nursing process as directed the school nurse: • In the assessment phase of the nursing process by collecting, reporting and recording data (such as assisting the school nurse and/or school medical advisor with health screenings and health assessment procedures; perform initial vision and hearing screening after necessary training, documenting screenings, observations and interventions, etc.) • In the planning phase of the nursing process by providing data and contributing to the identification of priorities and goals (such as triage of routine health office visits, case finding and referral to the school nurse for further assessment, assisting the school nurse to plan for parent, teacher and pupil conferences, 504 or Planning and Placement Team meetings,, documenting and communicating pertinent observations and data) • In the implementation phase of the nursing process by providing care to students who conditions are stable, assisting the RN in providing care to students whose conditions are unpredictable, and providing an environment conducive to safety and health (such as performing or assisting the school nurse with nursing management of students with injury, illness, an health maintenance or prevention needs as directed, assisting the school nurse in managing students with acute medical emergencies and other health or safety crises as directed, implement a student’s health care plan as directed, functioning as an instructional assistant for students with special health care needs, documenting interventions and responses to care; and administering medication, and directed by the school nurse. • In the evaluation phase , may collect data an provide the school nurse with the information; • Prepare and maintain health rooms; and May perform other related tasks as required. Minimum Training and Experience Required to Perform Essential Job Functions Must be a graduate of an accredited first aid and educational program for licensed practical nurses (LPN) with two years of related experience as a LPN. Position requires a valid State of Connecticut LPN License, CPR certification, and a valid Connecticut driver’s license. Applicants must be able to pass a post-offer background investigation. Physical and Mental Abilities Required to Perform Essential Job Functions Language Ability and Interpersonal Communication • Requires the ability to perform basic level of data analysis including the ability to audit, deduce, assess, conclude and appraise. Requires discretion in determining and referencing such to established criteria to define consequences and develop alternatives. • Requires the ability to provide first line supervision. Ability to persuade, convince, and train others. Ability to advise and provide interpretation regarding the application of policies, procedures and standards to specific situations. • Requires the ability to utilize a variety of reference, descriptive and/or advisory data and information such as student health records, supply requisitions, medication forms, accident forms, surveys, screening referrals, eligibility lists, drug handbooks, medical dictionary, OSHA manuals, procedures, guidelines and non-routine correspondence. • Requires the ability to communicate orally and in writing with the Director of Pupil Personnel and Special Education, students, parents, teachers, principals, administrators, physicians, paraprofessionals, social workers, psychologists, therapists, guidance counselors, pharmacists, speech pathologists, café and custodial personnel, psychiatrists and the public and to collaborate effectively with trans and inter disciplinary teams. • Requires the ability to create and implement regular and emergency health care plans. Mathematical Ability • Requires the ability to perform addition, subtraction, multiplication and division; calculate percentages and decimals; may require the ability to perform mathematical operations with fractions. Physical Requirements • Requires the ability to operate, calibrate, tune and synchronize, and perform complex rapid adjustment on equipment, machinery and tools such as a computer and other office machines and/or related materials used in performing essential functions. • Ability to coordinate eyes, hands, feet and limbs in performing coordinated movements such as providing nursing care. • Tasks involve the ability to exert light physical effort in sedentary to light work, but which may involve some lifting, carrying, pushing and pulling of objects weighing five to ten pounds. May 6, 2013 Common Council Meeting Page 9 • Requires the ability to recognize and identify similarities or differences between characteristics of colors, shapes and sounds associated with job-related objects, materials and tasks. Environmental Adaptability • Ability to work under safe and comfortable conditions where exposure to environmental factors is minimal and poses a very limited risk of injury. May be exposed to illnesses or disease. The City of Middletown is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer. Agenda Item 10C Councilman Berch reads and moves for approval agenda item 10C; his motion is seconded by Councilman Pessina. There is no discussion. 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. Resolution No. 69-13 File Name prBlowerHedgetrimmer Description Approving creating a new line item in the Park and Recreation CNR entitled Leaf Blower/Hedge Trimmer in the amount of $3,117.85 to purchase a 13 HP Leaf Blower three Backpack Blowers and two, 22” Hedge Trimmers; approving the transfer of $234.75 from CNR line item 2070-32000-79607-0320-00000-2013, Plasma Cutter and $2,883.10 in CNR line item 2070-32000-79608-0320-00000-2013, Gas Trim Mowers into the new line item Leaf Blower/Hedge Trimmers. (Approved) BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MIDDLETOWN: That a new line item in the amount of $3,117.85 be created in the Park and Recreation Department CNR entitled Leaf Blower/Hedge Trimmer to purchase (1) 13HP Leaf Blower, (3) 4MIX Backpack Blowers and (2) 22” Hedge Trimmers and approving a transfer from CNR line item 2070-32000-79607-0320-00000-2013-000, Plasma Cutter the amount of $234.75 into the new Leaf Blower/Hedge Trimmer line item; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: That the balance remaining of $2,883.10 in CNR line item 2070-32000-79608- 0320-00000-2013-000, Gas Trim Mowers into the new Leaf Blower/Hedge Trimmers line being created. Financial Impact: There is no financial impact as the money is already in the Parks and Recreation budget but will be re-allocated for these purchases. Agenda Item 10D Councilman Santangelo reads and moves for approval agenda item 10D; his motion is seconded by Councilman Faulkner. 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. 70-13 File Name ws2013DirectMailbidwaiver Description Approving a bid waiver for the Water and Sewer Department in accordance with Section 78-8 to enter into a contract of no less than two years with Direct Mail Solutions to process the Water and Sewer Department’s semi-annual bills for delivery to Middletown residents. (Approved) Be it resolved by the Common Council of the City of Middletown: That in accordance with Section 78-8, a bid waiver be approved for Direct Mail Solutions to process the Water and Sewer Department’s semi-annual bills in all that is required for completion and delivery to the citizens; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: That the Water and Sewer Department is hereby authorized to enter into contract with said vendor with the term length of no less than 2 years. The Standardization Committee met in March 2013 and the request was unanimously passed. Fiscal Impact: Funding already approved in FY 12/13 Operating Budget. Agenda Item 10E Councilman Berch reads and moves for approval agenda item 10E; Councilman Pessina seconds the motion. There is no discussion and the Chair calls for the vote. Councilman Serra asks how many on the committee; Councilman Berch responds eleven. The Chair states he will have one more. It is unanimous to approve with twelve aye votes. The Chair states the matter passes unanimously with twelve affirmative votes. Resolution No. 71-13 File Name ccvetsmemparkrenovamendmem May 6, 2013 Common Council Meeting Page 10 Description Approving amending the membership of the Veteran’s Memorial Park Renovation Committee to not more than twelve members. (Approved) WHEREAS, the Veterans’ Memorial Park Renovation Committee be appointed to develop a master plan for the park and its membership was established at nine members. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MIDDLETOWN: That the membership of said committee be established as not more than twelve members. Agenda Item 10F Councilman Daley reads and moves for approval agenda item 10F, the tax abatement for Wadsworth Grove. Councilman Santangelo seconds the motion. Hearing no discussion, the vote is called; it is unanimous to approve with twelve aye votes. The Chair states the matter passes unanimously with twelve affirmative votes. Resolution No. 72-13 File Name tawadsworthgrovetaxabateagree Description Approving the Tax Abatement Agreement between the State of Connecticut Department of Economic and Community Development and the City of Middletown for the Project Wadsworth Grove and authorizing Mayor Drew to sign the agreement. (Approved) DECD PROJECT NAME: WADSWORTH GROVE CGS § 8-215 et seq. WHEREAS, pursuant to Conn. Gen. Stat. Section 8-216, State reimbursement for tax abatements, the State of Connecticut Department of Economic and Community Development is authorized to extend financial assistance to a municipality for housing solely for low or moderate-income families; ;and WHEREAS, it is desirable and in the public interest that the City/Town of Middletown make an application to the State for reimbursement of real property taxes abated pursuant to CGS §8-215, Tax abatement for housing for low or moderate-income persons and to execute a Master Assistance Agreement for such purpose. NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MIDDLETOWN: 1. That it is cognizant of the conditions and prerequisites for the state financial assistance imposed by the Connecticut General Statutes, particularly CGS §§ 8-215 & 8-216; and 2. That the filing of annual applications for State financial assistance as reimbursement for tax abatements by The City/Town of Middletown is hereby approved and that Mayor Daniel T. Drew is directed to execute a Master Assistance Agreement for State financial assistance if such an agreement is offered, to execute any amendments, decisions and revisions thereto, and to act as the authorized representative of the City/Town of Middletown. CERTIFICATION I, Sandra R. Driska, City and Town Clerk certify that below is a true and correct copy of a resolution duly adopted by the City/Town of Middletown at a meeting of its Common Council duly convened on May 6, 2013 and which has not been rescinded or modified in any way whatsoever and is at present in full force and effect. Financial Impact: There is no impact on the budget; this agreement is for reimbursement of real property taxes. Agenda Item 10G Councilman Serra reads and moves for approval agenda item 10G; his motion is seconded by Councilman Santangelo. There is no discussion. 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. Resolution No. 73-13 File Name taSTONEYCRESTTOWERStaxabatementagree Description Approving the Tax Abatement Agreement between the State of Connecticut Department of Economic and Community Development and the City of Middletown for the Project Stoneycrest Towers and authorizing Mayor Drew to sign the agreement. (Approved) DECD PROJECT NAME: STONEYCREST TOWERS CGS § 8-215 et seq. WHEREAS, pursuant to Conn. Gen. Stat. Section 8-216, State reimbursement for tax abatements, the State of Connecticut Department of Economic and Community Development is authorized to extend financial assistance to a municipality for housing solely for low or moderate-income families; ;and May 6, 2013 Common Council Meeting Page 11 WHEREAS, it is desirable and in the public interest that the City/Town of Middletown make an application to the State for reimbursement of real property taxes abated pursuant to CGS §8-215, Tax abatement for housing for low or moderate-income persons and to execute a Master Assistance Agreement for such purpose. NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MIDDLETOWN: 1. That it is cognizant of the conditions and prerequisites for the state financial assistance imposed by the Connecticut General Statutes, particularly CGS §§ 8-215 & 8-216; and 2. That the filing of annual applications for State financial assistance as reimbursement for tax abatements by The City/Town of Middletown is hereby approved and that Mayor Daniel T. Drew is directed to execute a Master Assistance Agreement for State financial assistance if such an agreement is offered, to execute any amendments, decisions and revisions thereto, and to act as the authorized representative of the City/Town of Middletown. CERTIFICATION I, Sandra R. Driska, City and Town Clerk certify that below is a true and correct copy of a resolution duly adopted by the City/Town of Middletown at a meeting of its Common Council duly convened on May 6, 2013 and which has not been rescinded or modified in any way whatsoever and is at present in full force and effect. Financial Impact: There is no impact on the budget; this agreement is for reimbursement of real property taxes. Agenda Item 10H Councilman Santangelo reads and moves for approval agenda item 10H; his motion is seconded by Councilman Faulkner. 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. Resolution No. 74-13 File Name taNEWFIELDTOWERStaxabateagree Description Approving the Tax Abatement Agreement between the State of Connecticut Department of Economic and Community Development and the City of Middletown for the Project Newfield Towers and authorizing Mayor Drew to sign the agreement. (Approved) DECD PROJECT NAME: NEWFIELD TOWERS CGS § 8-215 et seq. WHEREAS, pursuant to Conn. Gen. Stat. Section 8-216, State reimbursement for tax abatements, the State of Connecticut Department of Economic and Community Development is authorized to extend financial assistance to a municipality for housing solely for low or moderate-income families; ;and WHEREAS, it is desirable and in the public interest that the City/Town of Middletown make an application to the State for reimbursement of real property taxes abated pursuant to CGS §8-215, Tax abatement for housing for low or moderate-income persons and to execute a Master Assistance Agreement for such purpose. NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MIDDLETOWN: 1. That it is cognizant of the conditions and prerequisites for the state financial assistance imposed by the Connecticut General Statutes, particularly CGS §§ 8-215 & 8-216; and 2. That the filing of annual applications for State financial assistance as reimbursement for tax abatements by The City/Town of Middletown is hereby approved and that Mayor Daniel T. Drew is directed to execute a Master Assistance Agreement for State financial assistance if such an agreement is offered, to execute any amendments, decisions and revisions thereto, and to act as the authorized representative of the City/Town of Middletown. CERTIFICATION I, Sandra R. Driska, City and Town Clerk certify that below is a true and correct copy of a resolution duly adopted by the City/Town of Middletown at a meeting of its Common Council duly convened on May 6, 2013 and which has not been rescinded or modified in any way whatsoever and is at present in full force and effect. Financial Impact: There is no impact on the budget; this agreement is for reimbursement of real property taxes. Agenda Item 10I Councilwoman Bartolotta reads and moves for approval agenda item 10I the ordinance on voting districts. 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 twelve affirmative votes. May 6, 2013 Common Council Meeting Page 12 Ordinance No. 12-13 File Name sec36-2 Description Approving amending Section 36-2. Voting Districts of Article II of Chapter 36 Elections of the Middletown Code of Ordinances to add Crescent Street to Districts 12 and 14. (Approved) Be it ordained by the Common Council of the City of Middletown that Article II of Chapter 36 Elections, Section 36-2, Voting Districts be amended as follows: ARTICLE II VOTING DISTRICTS Section 36-2. Description of districts. The City shall be divided into 14 voting districts. All voting districts are from the middle of the street unless portions of the Street are entirely within the voting district as listed below: District 1 – Macdonough School Connecticut State Highway Route 66 (Washington Street) at Park Place Park Place to Berlin Street Berlin Street to Liberty Street Liberty Street to Newfield Street Newfield Street to Coginchaug River Coginchaug River to Mattabasset River Mattabasset River to Connecticut River Connecticut River to Sumner Brook Sumner Brook to Union Street Union Street to Main Street Main Street to Connecticut State Highway Route 66 (Washington Street) Connecticut State Highway Route 66 (Washington Street) to Park Place District 2 – Spencer School Walnut Grove Road at Newfield Court Newfield Court to Newfield Street Newfield Street to Congdon Street Congdon Street to Coginchaug River Coginchaug River to Walnut Grove Road Walnut Grove Road to Newfield Court District 3 – Middletown High School Congdon Street at Newfield Street Congdon Street to the Coginchaug River Coginchaug River to Mattabasset River Mattabasset River to Cromwell Town Line Cromwell Town Line to East Street East Street to Ridgewood Road Ridgewood Road to Mile Lane Mile Lane to Newfield Street Newfield Street to Congdon Street District 4 – Moody School Westfield Street at Camp Street to Country Club Road Country Club Road to Higby Road Higby Road 1,000 feet south and then 90 degrees west to Fall Brook Fall Brook to Country Club Road Country Club Road to Miner Street Miner Street to Smith Street Smith Street to Route 91 North Bound Route 91 North Bound to Miner Brook Miner Brook to Russett Lane Russett Lane to West Lake Drive West Lake Drive to East Street East Street to the Cromwell Town Line Cromwell Town Line to intersection of the Cromwell, Berlin, Middletown Town Lines Berlin Town Line to Meriden Town Line Meriden Town Line south to Middlefield Town Line Middlefield Town Line to Washington Street Washington Street to Camp Street Camp Street to Westfield Street District 5 – Moody School May 6, 2013 Common Council Meeting Page 13 Westfield Street at Ridgewood Road to Country Club Road Country Club Road to Higby Road Higby Road 1,000 feet south and then 90 degrees west to Fall Brook Fall Brook to Country Club Road Country Club Road to Miner Street Miner Street to Smith Street Smith Street to Route 91 North Bound Route 91 North Bound to Miner Brook Miner Brook to Russett Lane Russett Lane to West Lake Drive West Lake Drive to East Street East Street to Glenwood Terrace 475 feet West on Glenwood Terrace South to Miner Street 375 from East Street Miner Street 375 feet to East Street East Street to Congdon Street Congdon Street to East Miner Brook East Miner Brook to Poplar Road Poplar Road to Ridgewood Road Ridgewood Road to Westfield Street District 6 – Middletown High School Westfield Street at Newfield Street to Ridgewood Road Ridgewood Road to Poplar Road Poplar Road to East Miner Brook East Miner Brook to Congdon Street Congdon Street to East Street East Street to Miner Street West 375 feet on Miner Street North to Glenwood Terrace at 475 feet from East Street Glenwood Terrace 475 feet east to East Street East Street to Ridgewood Road Ridgewood Road to Mile Lane Mile Lane to Newfield Street Newfield Street to Westfield Street District 7 – Snow School Middlefield Town Line at Connecticut State Highway 66 (Washington Street) Connecticut State Highway 66 (Washington Street) to George Street George Street to Boston Road Boston Road to Beverly Heights Beverly Heights to Coginchaug River Coginchaug River to Villa Street Villa Street to Middlefield Street Middlefield Street to West Street West Street to Wadsworth Street Wadsworth Street to Pine Street Pine Street to Connecticut State Highway 155 (Randolph Road) Connecticut State Highway 155 (Randolph Road) to Laurel Grove Road Laurel Grove Road to Wadsworth Street Wadsworth Street to Middlefield Town Line Middlefield Town Line to Connecticut State Highway 66 (Washington Street) District 8 – Snow School West Street at Wadsworth Street to the Conrail Railroad Tracks Conrail Railroad Tracks to Jackson Street Jackson Street to Connecticut State Highway 66 (Washington Street) Connecticut State Highway 66 (Washington Street) to Vine Street Vine Street (both sides) to Knowles Avenue Knowles Avenue to Cross Street Cross Street to Warren Street Warren Street to Pine Avenue Pine Avenue to Pine Street Pine Street to Miles Avenue Miles Avenue to Ravine Avenue Ravine Avenue to Home Avenue Home Avenue to Beach Street Beach Street to High Street High Street to Bretton Road Bretton Road to Pine Street Pine Street to Wadsworth Street District 9 – Wesley School Middlefield Town Line at Wadsworth Street Wadsworth Street to Laurel Grove Road Laurel Grove Road to Connecticut State Highway Route 155 (Randolph Road) May 6, 2013 Common Council Meeting Page 14 Connecticut State Highway Route 155 (Randolph Road) to Arbutus Street Arbutus Street to Durham Town Line Durham Town Line to Middlefield Town Line District 10 – South Fire District Station House Millbrook Road at Durham Town Line to Lyceum Road Lyceum Road to Chamberlain Hill Road Chamberlain Hill Road to Chamberlain Road Chamberlain Road to Sumner Brook Sumner Brook to Connecticut State Highway 155 (Randolph Road) Connecticut State Highway 155 (Randolph Road) to Connecticut DOT Access Road Connecticut DOT Access Road to Paddock Road Paddock Road to Connecticut State Highway 155 (Randolph Road) Connecticut State Highway 155 (Randolph Road) to Saybrook Road Saybrook Road to Coe Avenue Coe Avenue to Reservoir Road Reservoir Road to Saybrook Road Saybrook Road to Route 9 Route 9 to Bow Lane Bow Lane to Reservoir Brook Reservoir Brook to Connecticut River Connecticut River to Haddam Town Line Haddam Town Line to Durham Town Line Durham Town Line to Millbrook Road District 11 – Woodrow Wilson Middle School Durham Town Line at Arbutus Street Arbutus Street to Connecticut State Highway 155 (Randolph Road) Connecticut State Highway 155 (Randolph Road) to Pine Street Pine Street to Bretton Road Bretton Road to Highland Avenue Highland Avenue to Austin Street Austin Street to Lakeside Avenue Lakeside Avenue to Ward Street Ward Street to Connecticut State Highway Route 17 (South Main Street) Connecticut State Highway Route 17 (South Main Street) to Norfolk Street Norfolk Street to Farm Hill Road Farm Hill Road to Russell Street Russell Street to Hunting Hill Avenue Hunting Hill Avenue to Newtown Street Newtown Street to Farm Hill Road Farm Hill Road to Connecticut State Highway 155 (Randolph Road) Connecticut State Highway 155 (Randolph Road) to Murray Street Murray Street to Hobson Street Hobson Street to Ridge Road Ridge Road to Connecticut State Highway 155 (Randolph Road) Connecticut State Highway 155 (Randolph Road) to East Ridge Road East Ridge Road to Deerfield Avenue Deerfield Avenue to Fowler Avenue Fowler Avenue to Russell Street Russell Street to Hillside Avenue Hillside Avenue to Clew Drive Clew Drive to Saybrook Road Saybrook Road to Reservoir Road Reservoir Road to Coe Avenue Coe Avenue to Saybrook Road Saybrook Road to Connecticut State Highway 155 (Randolph Road) Connecticut State Highway 155 (Randolph Road) to Paddock Road Paddock Road to Connecticut DOT Access Road Connecticut DOT Access Road to Connecticut State Highway 155 (Randolph Road) Connecticut State Highway 155 (Randolph Road) to Summer Brook Summer Brook to Chamberlain Road Chamberlain Road to Chamberlain Hill Road Chamberlain Hill Road to Lyceum Road Lyceum Road to Millbrook Road Millbrook Road to Durham Town Line Durham Town Line to Arbutus Street District 12 – Woodrow Wilson Middle School Connecticut State Highway 155 (Randolph Road) at East Ridge Road to Ridge Road Ridge Road to Hobson Street Hobson Street to Murray Street Murray Streeto to Connecticut State Highway 155 (Randolph Road) Connecticut State Highway 155 (Randolph Road) to Farm Hill Road Farm Hill Road to Newtown Street Newtown Street to Hunting Hill Avenue Hunting Hill Avenue to Russell Street May 6, 2013 Common Council Meeting Page 15 Russell Street to Farm Hill Road Farm Hill Road to Norfolk Street Norfolk Street to South Main Street South Main Street to Ward Street Ward Street to Lakeside Avenue Lakeside Avenue to Austin Street Austin Street to Highland Avenue Highland Avenue to High Street High Street to Loveland Street Loveland Street to Route 9 Connector Route 9 Connector to Main Street Extension Main Street Extension to Union Street Crescent Street Crescent Street to Union Street Union Street to Connecticut River Connecticut River to Reservoir Brook Reservoir Brook to Bow Lane Bow Lane to Route 9 Route 9 to Saybrook Road Saybrook Road to Clew Drive Clew Drive to Hillside Avenue Hillside Avenue to Russell Street Russell Street to Fowler Avenue Fowler Avenue to Deerfield Avenue Deerfield Avenue to East Ridge Road East Ridge Road to Connecticut State Highway 155 (Randolph Road) District 13 – Spencer School George Street at Boston Road to Connecticut State Highway Route 66 (Washington Street) Connecticut State Highway Route 66 (Washington Street) to Camp Street Camp Street to Westfield Street Westfield Street to Newfield Street Newfield Street to Newfield Court Newfield Court to Walnut Grove Road Walnut Grove Road to Coginchaug River Coginchaug River to Newfield Street Newfield Street to Conrail Rail Road tracks Conrail Rail Road tracks to West Street West Street to Middlefield Street Middlefield Street to Villa Street Villa Street to Coginchaug River Coginchaug River to Beverly Heights Beverly Heights to Boston Road Boston Road to George Street District 14 – Sbona Towers Senior Center High Street at Loveland to Beach Street Beach Street to Ravine Avenue Ravine Avenue to Miles Avenue Miles Avenue to Pine Street Pine Street to Fountain Avenue Fountain Avenue to Pine Avenue Pine Avenue to Warren Street Warren Street to Cross Street Cross Street to Knowles Avenue Knowles Avenue to Vine Street (both sides) Vine Street (both sides) to Connecticut State Highway Route 66 (Washington Street) Connecticut State Highway Route 66 (Washington Street) to Jackson Street Jackson Street to Conrail Rail Road Conrail Rail Road to Berlin Street Berlin Street to Park Place Park Place to Connecticut State Highway Route 66 (Washington Street) Connecticut State Highway Route 66 (Washington Street) to Main Street Main Street to Main Street Extension Crescent Street Crescent Street to Main Street Extension Main Street Extension to Route 9 Connector Route 9 Connector to Loveland Street Loveland Street to High Street High Street to Beach Street Agenda Item 10J Councilman Pessina reads the resolution in its entirety and moves it for approval; his motion is seconded by Councilman Bibisi. Councilman Pessina states the resolution is being submitted by Council Members Pessina, Bibisi, Salafia, and Kleckowski. The Chair, hearing no discussion, calls for the vote. It is unanimous to approve May 6, 2013 Common Council Meeting Page 16 with twelve aye votes. The Chair states the matter passes unanimously with twelve affirmative votes. The Chair thinks this is a good idea to assess ourselves and thanks them for the resolution. Resolution No. 75-13 File Name ccreviewofpersonnel-legalmergernov2014 Description Approving a review of the Merger of Personnel into the Office of General Counsel for efficiency and cost savings to occur after 18 months with a vote by Council to reaffirm the merger as approved on May 2, 1013. (Approved) BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MIDDLETOWN: That the recent merger, in accordance with the City Charter, of the former Personnel Department into the Office of General Counsel, Chapter 31, Article IV of the City Code of Ordinances shall be reviewed 18 months as a result of this merger; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: That the City as a normal course of business will cause a performance-based review of the department’s efficiency to include a review of the cost savings in relation to its operations due to its combine Legal, Risk Management, and Human Resources operations; and th BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: That upon the 18 month date established by this resolution occurring on or about October 2, 2014 and no later than November 3, 2014 Common Council meeting, the Council will establish a bipartisan Council committee, inclusive of the General Counsel and Finance Director to review the performance based measurements and make necessary efficiency suggestions to its operations to reaffirm and or make changes to the merger approved at its May 2, 2013 meeting. Financial Impact: There is no financial impact on the budget. Agenda Item 10K Councilman Serra reads and moves agenda item 10K for approval; his motion is seconded by Councilman Santangelo. 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. The Chair congratulates Mr. Chisem and thanks him for his service. Resolution No. 76-13 File Name ccapptofpandzreplacementformichaeljohnson Description Approving the appointment of a Planning and Zoning Commission Member, Carl Chisem, to replace Michael Johnson who has resigned. (Approved) WHEREAS, Michael Johnson, a duly elected member of the Planning and Zoning Commission has resigned effective May 2, 2013. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MIDDLETOWN: That Carl Chisem be appointed to fill the vacancy to a term of November 10, 2015. Agenda item 11 Description Mayor’s Appointments (Approved) The Chair reads his appointments; Councilman Serra moves them for approval and his motion is seconded by Councilman Berch. A Council member asks which Mr. DeFrance and the Chair responds Senior. The vote is called and it is unanimous to approve with twelve aye votes. The Chair states the matters pass with twelve affirmative votes. Committee Concerning People with Disabilities: Appointment of Philip Cacciola to fill a vacancy to April 30, 2015. Middletown Riverfront Redevelopment Commission: Appointment of John Meerts. Veterans’ Memorial Park Renovation Committee: Appointment of August DeFrance. Informational Only: Housing Authority: Reappointment of Evan Noglow to March 31, 2018. Agenda Item 12 There are no contingency fund transfers May 6, 2013 Common Council Meeting Page 17 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 Berch moves to adjourn and his motion is seconded by Councilman Faulkner. The Chair calls for the vote and it is unanimous to approve with twelve aye votes. The Chair declares the meeting adjourned at 7:52 p.m. ATTEST: MARIE O NORWOOD Common Council Clerk