Common Council

SPECIAL MEETING OF THE COMMON COUNCIL MIDDLETOWN CONNECTICUT SEPTEMBER 23, 2014 Special Meeting The Special Meeting of the Common Council was held in the Council Chamber in the Municipal Building on Tuesday, September 23, 2014 at 5:30 p.m. Present Mayor Daniel T. Drew, Deputy Mayor Robert P. Santangelo, Councilman Grady L. Faulkner, Jr., Councilman Carl R. Chisem, Councilman James B. Streeto, Councilman Sebastian N. Giuliano, Councilwoman Sandra Russo Driska, Councilman David Bauer; and Common Council Clerk Marie O. Norwood. Absent Corporation Counsel Daniel Ryan, Council Members Councilman Thomas J. Serra, Councilwoman Mary A. Bartolotta, Councilwoman Hope P. Kasper, Councilman Gerald E. Daley Also Present William Russo, Director of Public Works and no members of the public. 1. Mayor calls meeting to order at 5:30 p.m. Council Chamber, Municipal Building (Pledge of Allegiance) (Council Clerk Reads the Call of the Meeting and Mayor declares call a legal call and meeting a legal meeting.) 2. Public Hearing on Agenda Item Opens The chair opens the public hearing at 5:35 p.m. He states no members of the public are present. 3. Public Hearing on Agenda Item Closes. The chair closes the public hearing at 5:35 p.m. 4. Mayor requests Council Clerk to read bond ordinance request and the Certificate of Director of Finance. Appropriation and Bond Request: NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that a meeting of the Common Council of the City of Middletown will be held in the Council Chamber of the Municipal Building on September 23, 2014, at 5:30 p.m. to act on the following: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING AN ORDINANCE AND A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT CAPITAL NON-RECURRING PLAN FOR FISCAL YEAR 2013-2014 AND APPROPRIATING $750,000 FOR THE PURCHASE OF CERTAIN CAPITAL NON-RECURRING EQUIPMENT AND AUTHORIZING THE ISSUE OF $750,000 BONDS OF THE CITY TO MEET SAID APPROPRIATION AND PENDING THE ISSUANCE THEREOF THE MAKING OF TEMPORARY BORROWINGS FOR SUCH PURPOSE Any and all persons interested may appear and be heard. The complete text of the proposed Ordinance is on file and open to public inspection in the office of the City Clerk. ATTEST: Daniel T. Drew Mayor September 23, 2014 Special Common Council Meeting Page 2 Certificate of Director of Finance: A. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING AN ORDINANCE AND A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT CAPITAL NON- RECURRING PLAN FOR FISCAL YEAR 2013-2014 AND APPROPRIATING $750,000 FOR THE PURCHASE OF CERTAIN CAPITAL NON-RECURRING EQUIPMENT AND AUTHORIZING THE ISSUE OF $750,000 BONDS OF THE CITY TO MEET SAID APPROPRIATION AND PENDING THE ISSUANCE THEREOF THE MAKING OF TEMPORARY BORROWINGS FOR SUCH PURPOSE (APPROVED) Councilman Carl Chisem reads and moves for approval an ordinance amending an ordinance and a resolution approving the Public Works Department capital non-recurring plan for fiscal year 2013-2014 and appropriating $750,000 for the purchase of certain capital non-recurring equipment and authorizing the issue of $750,000 bonds of the city to meet said appropriation and pending the issuance thereof the making of temporary borrowings for such purpose. Councilman James Streeto seconds the motion. Councilman Streeto reminds the Council that Section 1 needs to be read. Councilman Chisem reads it. Motion to Waive the Rules Councilman Streeto moves to wiave the reading of the rest of the ordinance; his motion is seconded by Councilwoman Kleckowski. The vote is unanimous to waive the rules to waive the rest of the reading. The Chair asks if there is any discussion; hearing none, he states he will call the vote by roll call: Councilwoman Bartolotta Absent September 23, 2014 Special Common Council Meeting Page 3 Councilman Bauer Aye Councilman Chisem Aye Councilman Daley Absent Councilman Giuliano Aye Councilman Faulkner Aye Councilwoman Kasper Absent Councilwoman Kleckowski Aye Councilwoman Russo Driska Aye Councilman Santangelo Aye Councilman Serra Absent Councilman Streeto Aye The Chair states the matter carried with 8 affirmative votes, 0 in opposition and 4 absent. Ordinance No. 11-14 File Name ficnrbond2014 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING AN ORDINANCE AND A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT CAPITAL NON- RECURRING PLAN FOR FISCAL YEAR 2013-2014 AND APPROPRIATING $750,000 FOR THE PURCHASE OF CERTAIN CAPITAL NON-RECURRING EQUIPMENT AND AUTHORIZING THE ISSUE OF $750,000 BONDS OF THE CITY TO MEET SAID APPROPRIATION AND PENDING THE ISSUANCE THEREOF THE MAKING OF TEMPORARY BORROWINGS FOR SUCH PURPOSE WHEREAS, a resolution approving the Public Works Department Capital Non-Recurring Plan for Fiscal Year 2013-2014 has been approved by the Common Council at its meeting on October 7, 2013 (the “Original Resolution”); and WHEREAS, the Original Resolution authorized up to $750,000 for the Public Works Department Capital Non-Recurring Plan for Fiscal Year 2013-2014; and WHEREAS, an ordinance entitled “An Ordinance Appropriating $750,000 for the Purchase of Certain Capital Non-Recurring Equipment and Authorizing the Issue of $750,000 Bonds of the City to Meet Said Appropriation and Pending the Issuance Thereof the Making of Temporary Borrowings for Such Purpose” has been enacted by the Common Council at its meeting on October 10, 2013 (the “Original Ordinance”); and WHEREAS, the Original Ordinance authorized the appropriation and bonding authorization up to $750,000 for the costs associated with the purchase of certain capital non-recurring equipment; and WHEREAS, the City desires to purchase a “Groundsmaster 3500-D, 25HP Diesel Mower” estimated to cost approximately $30,000; and WHEREAS, the cost associated with the purchase of “Two Work Star International Model 7400 Trucks with Plow and Sander” has decreased by $24,000 from $363,000 to $339,000; and WHEREAS, the cost associated with the purchase of “One Elgin Pelican 3 Wheel Sweeper” has decreased by $6,000 from $180,000 to $174,000; and WHEREAS, the cost associated with the purchase of “John Deere Payloader Model 544” has decreased by $7,000 from $170,000 to $163,000; and WHEREAS, the cost associated with the purchase of “Concord Conveyor Truck Unloader” has increased by $2,000 from $10,000 to $12,000; and WHEREAS, the cost associated with the purchase of “Snow Plow Replacement” has increased by $5,000 from $19,500 to $24,500; and WHEREAS, the Common Council desires to amend the Original Resolution and the Original Ordinance to add the “Groundsmaster 3500-D, 25HP Diesel Mower” to the Public Works Department Capital Non-Recurring Plan and the list of capital non-recurring equipment and to update the allocation of the proceeds set forth therein; September 23, 2014 Special Common Council Meeting Page 4 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED AND ENACTED BY THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MIDDLETOWN: Section 1. The Public Works Department Capital Non-Recurring Plan set forth in the Original Resolution is hereby amended as follows: PUBLIC WORKS Two Work Star International Model 7400 Trucks with Plow and $339,000 Sander One Elgin Pelican 3 Wheel Sweeper $174,000 One John Deere Model 544 Payloader $163,000 One Concord Conveyor Truck Unloader $12,000 Snow Plow Replacement $24,500 Groundsmaster 3500-D, 25HP Diesel Mower $30,000 Bonding/Legal Fees $7,500 TOTAL $750,000 Section 2. Section 1 of the Original Ordinance is hereby deleted in its entirety and replaced with the following: Section 1. The sum of $750,000 is hereby appropriated for the purchase of the capital non- recurring equipment set forth below, including, without limitation, installation, training and support, equipment, consultants, testing, legal, administrative and financing costs as may be accomplished within said appropriation (hereafter the “Project”). Said appropriation shall be inclusive of state and federal grants in aide thereof. PUBLIC WORKS Two Work Star International Model 7400 Trucks with Plow and $339,000 Sander One Elgin Pelican 3 Wheel Sweeper $174,000 One John Deere Model 544 Payloader $163,000 One Concord Conveyor Truck Unloader $12,000 Snow Plow Replacement $24,500 Groundsmaster 3500-D, 25HP Diesel Mower $30,000 Bonding/Legal Fees $7,500 TOTAL $750,000 Section 2. Except as specifically modified or amended herein, all other provisions of the Original Resolution and the Original Ordinance shall remain in full force and effect. September 23, 2014 Special Common Council Meeting Page 5 DEBT STATEMENT June 30, 2014 CITY OF MIDDLETOWN, CONNECTICUT ANNUAL RECEIPTS FROM TAXATION AND REIMBURSEMENTS ("BASE") Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2013 109,141,805 BORROWING CAPACITY FOR EACH CLASS 2-1/4 times base for General Purposes 245,569,061 4-1/2 times base for Schools 491,138,123 3-3/4 times base for Sewers 409,281,769 3-1/4 times base for Urban Renewal 354,710,866 3 times base for Unfunded Past Benefit Obligations 327,425,415 MAXIMUM AGGREGATE BORROWING CAPACITY 763,992,635 7 times Base INDEBTEDNESS BONDS AND NOTES: GENERAL PURPOSES 41,963,790 SCHOOLS 15,050,260 SEWERS 3,433,285 URBAN RENEWAL - UNFUNDED PAST BENEFIT OBLIGATIONS - BONDS AND NOTES AUTHORIZED BUT UNISSUED: GENERAL PURPOSES 49,362,910 SCHOOLS 2,336,100 SEWERS 47,557,330 URBAN RENEWAL - UNFUNDED PAST BENEFIT OBLIGATIONS - CLEAN WATER FUND LOANS: SEWERS 4,080,089 SUB-TOTAL INDEBTEDNESS 163,783,764 LESS FEDERAL AND STATE OF CONNECTICUT BUILDING GRANTS, COMMITMENTS AND RECEIVABLES GENERAL PURPOSE - SCHOOLS - SEWERS - URBAL RENEWAL - TOTAL DEDUCTIONS - NET INDEBTEDNESS 163,783,764 TOTAL DEDUCTIONS BALANCE OF BORROWING CAPACITY FOR EACH CLASS: GENERAL PURPOSE 154,242,361 SCHOOLS 473,751,763 SEWERS 354,211,065 URBAL RENEWAL 354,710,866 UNFUNDED PAST BENEFIT OBLIGATIONS 327,425,415 BALANCE OF MAXIMUM AGGREGATE BORROWING CAPACITY AVAILABLE 600,208,871 5. Public Hearing on Public Works CNR Plan 2014 - 2015 Opens A. AN ORDINANCE APPROVING THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT CAPITAL NON-RECURRING PLAN FOR FISCAL YEAR 2014-2015 AND APPROPRIATING $722,750 FOR THE PURCHASE OF CERTAIN CAPITAL NON-RECURRING EQUIPMENT AND AUTHORIZING THE ISSUE OF $722,750 BONDS OF THE CITY TO MEET SAID APPROPRIATION AND PENDING THE ISSUANCE THEREOF THE MAKING OF TEMPORARY BORROWINGS FOR SUCH PURPOSE The Chair opens the public hearing on the CNR plan for Public Works for 2014 - 2015 at 5:39 p.m. 6. Public Hearing Closes. Seeing no members of the public in attendance, he closes the public hearing on the bond ordinance at 5:40 p.m. September 23, 2014 Special Common Council Meeting Page 6 7. Meeting adjourned. Councilman James Streeto moves for approval moving to adjourn the meeting. Councilman Robert Santangelo seconds the motion. The chair calls for the vote. It is 8 aye votes by Councilman Robert Santangelo, Councilman Grady Faulkner, Councilman Carl Chisem, Councilman James Streeto, Councilman Sebastian Giuliano, Councilwoman Sandra Russo Driska, Councilwoman Deborah Kleckowski, Councilman David Bauer; 0 nay votes and 4 absent by Councilman Thomas Serra, Councilwoman Mary Bartolotta, Councilwoman Hope Kasper, Councilman Gerald Daley. The Chair states the matter carried with 8 affirmative votes, 0 in opposition and 4 absent. The chair adjourns the meeting at 5:41 p.m. ATTEST: MARIE O. NORWOOD COMMON COUNCIL CLERK