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SPECIAL MEETING OF THE COMMON COUNCIL MIDDLETOWN CONNECTICUT QUESTIONS TO DIRECTORS OCTOBER 1, 2018 6:00 p.m. DRAFT MINUTES The Special Meeting, the Questions to Directors Workshop of the Common Council of the City of Middletown, was held in the Council Chamber of the Municipal Building on Monday, October 1, 2018, at 6:00 p.m. Present: Councilman Carl Chisem Councilman Eugene Nocera Councilman Gerald Daley Councilman Philip Pessina Councilman Sebastian Giuliano Councilman Robert Santangelo Absent: Councilwoman Mary Bartolotta; Councilman Robert Blanchard; Councilman Grady Faulkner; Councilwoman Deborah Kleckowski; Councilwoman Linda Salafia; Councilman Thomas Serra; Corporation Counsel Daniel Ryan, Esq. Also Present: Council Clerk – Linda S.K. Reed Human Resources – Justin Richardson Arts Coordinator - Keisha Michael Library Director – Ramona Burkey City & Town Clerk – Ashley Flynn Planning Cons. & Dev. Dir – Joseph Samolis Communications Dir. -- Wayne Bartolotta Police – Lt. Paul Maturo Energy Coordinator – Michael Harris Public Works Dir. - William Russo Equal Opp. & Diversity – Faith Jackson Recreation & Senior Serv. Dir. – Cathy Lefkowitz Finance Director – Carl Erlacher Tax Assessor – Damon Braasch Fire Department -- Chief Robert Kronenberger Technology Services – Bryan Skowera General Counsel -- Brig Smith, Esq. Water & Sewer Dir – Joseph Fazzino, P.E. Health – Dr. Joseph Havlicek, M.D. Youth Services Coord. – Justin Carbonella Members of the Public: 4 1. Call to Order Acting Chair, Deputy Mayor Robert Santangelo, calls the meeting to order at 6:05 p.m. and leads the public in the Pledge of Allegiance. The Clerk reads the Call of the Meeting and Deputy Mayor Santangelo declares the call a legal call and the meeting a legal meeting. 2. Questions to Directors Opens The Chair calls on Councilman Sebastian Giuliano. Councilman Giuliano asks Technology Services Director Bryan Skowera to the podium regarding Item 7B, the appropriation for updating the GIS System update. Councilman Giuliano asks Director Mr. Skowera if he anticipates more projects like this in the coming year. Director Skowera replies that he expects an ongoing project over the next several years. He explains that the City has not invested in the GIS system for the past 3 to 4 years, which is why they are so far behind in the updates for the parcels as well as for zoning updates. He states that, in the future, they can start budgeting for this work. Councilman Giuliano notes that Director Skowera has anticipated his next question: Is this work something that, if there will be future projects like this, will either be budgeted or will he come forward with a CNR plan. Director Skowera replies that they would likely budget for the work within the general fund proposal each year. Councilman Giuliano replies that would be a better way to handle it, noting that, this time, they are doing an appropriation; however, going forward, and knowing that these things are coming, we need to be sure that they are all on the same page. The Chair asks if there are any other questions. The Chair calls on Councilman Eugene Nocera.  OCTOBER 1, 2018 SPECIAL COMMON COUNCIL MEETING – QUESTIONS TO DIRECTORS Page 2 Councilman Nocera calls Water & Sewer Director Joseph Fazzino to the podium. He asks Director Fazzino to speak to Resolution 10B, creating a line item for $500,000 for FY 2019 CNR funds. He asks specifically for an update. Director Fazzino explains that every year a CNR is prepared. The CNR for Water & Sewer has been approved by the Water Pollution Control Authority (WPCA). He explains that under consideration tonight is the Water & Sewer CNR for FY 2019, noting it is recommended by WPCA to move forward. In that budget, he explains that he originally planned for $350,000; however, after meeting with staff and reviewing the various line items, they determined that they needed $500,000. He explains that they have an appropriation for $150,000 to transfer from the Water Fund Balance into the newly created CNR line item, which will cover the costs without any effect on their budget, Councilman Nocera adds that it was unanimously approved. Director Fazzino replies, “Correct.” Councilman Nocera states (inaudible). Director Fazzino replies, “That is correct.” The Chair asks if there are any other questions. There are none. 3. Questions to Directors Closes The Chair states that, there being no further questions, the Questions to Directors session is closed. Questions to Directors closes at 6:10 P.M. 4. Meeting adjourned Councilman Sebastian Giuliano moves to adjourn. Councilman Carl Chisem seconds the motion. The Chair calls for the vote. It is unanimously approved with five (5) aye votes. The Chair states the motion passes unanimously. The meeting is adjourned at 6:10 p.m. ATTEST: LINDA S.K. REED, COMMON COUNCIL CLERK K: review/ minutes – 18 October 01 – questions to directors – 1 October 20188