Finance & Government Operations Commission

City of Middletown Finance & Government Operations Commission Agenda Regular Meeting Wednesday, June 29, 2022 @ 6 pm via WebEx event# 2347 626 6572 Or dial in: 408-418-9388 Present: Councilman Edward McKeon, Councilman Gene Nocera, Councilman Anthony Gennaro, Councilwoman Linda Salafia, Director Christopher Holden, Joseph Fazzino, Jennifer Sparks, Director Carl Erlacher Absent: Councilwoman Meghan Carta 1. Councilman McKeon called the Finance & Government meeting to order and requested a motion to approve the June 1, 2022 minutes. Councilman Gennaro motioned to approve, Councilwoman Salafia second; unanimously approved. 2. Public Comments on the Agenda – none 3. Items submitted for discussion:  Health Department – State Grant Confirmation for Public Health Emergency Preparedness totaling $44,300.56; 2. State Grant Confirmation for Medical Reserve Corps Volunteer Management totaling $7,500. Councilwoman Salafia made a motion to approve the State Grant Confirmation for Public Health Emergency Preparedness totaling $44,300.56; Councilman Gennaro seconded; unanimously approved. Councilman Gennaro made a motion to approve State Grant Confirmation for Medical Reserve Corps Volunteer Management totaling $7,500.; Councilwoman Salafia seconded; unanimously approved.  BOE – 1.) Grant Confirmation for Cafeteria/Food Services totaling $405,858.55; 2. Grant Confirmation for BOE totaling $518,126.35 to cover numerous programs and receipts.  Councilwoman Nocera made a motion to approve the Grant Confirmation for Cafeteria/Food Services totaling $405,858.55; Councilman Gennaro seconded; unanimously approved.  Councilman Nocera made a motion to approve the Grant Confirmation for BOE totaling $518,126.35 to cover numerous programs and receipts. Councilman Gennaro seconded; unanimously approved.  Public Works- 1). Resolution authorizing the Mayor to sign and submit an Energize CT Community Partnership Initiative MOU for the Program Period of January 1, 2022 to December 31, 2022 By and Between Eversource Energy Service Company and the City of Middletown. As well as two separate lines created: Clean Energy Communities Rewards: Expenditure 3256-22000-59200-0220-35154 and Revenue 3256-22000-43242- x-35154.; 2). MOU between Eversource Energy Service Company and City of Middletown; 3). Local Grant Confirmation totaling $55,000 Eversource Community Partnership Initiative; 4). State Grant Confirmation totaling $28,228.00 for Waste Reduction and Litter Control-Small Beverage Containers. A motion was made by Councilman Gennaro to approve the Resolution authorizing the Mayor to sign and submit an Energize CT Community Partnership Initiative MOU for the Program Period of January 1, 2022 to December 31, 2022 By and Between Eversource Energy Service Company and the City of Middletown. As well as two separate lines created: Clean Energy Communities Rewards: Expenditure 3256-22000-59200-0220- 35154 and Revenue 3256-22000-43242-x-35154; Councilwoman Salafia seconded; unanimously approved. A motion was made by Councilwoman Salafia to approve the MOU between Eversource Energy Service Company and City of Middletown; Councilman Gennaro seconded; unanimously approved. A motion was made by Councilwoman Salafia to approve Local Grant Confirmation totaling $55,000 Eversource Community Partnership Initiative; Councilman Gennaro seconded; unanimously approved. A motion was made by Councilwoman Salafia to approve State Grant Confirmation totaling $28,228.00 for Waste Reduction and Litter Control-Small Beverage Containers. Councilman Gennaro seconded; unanimously approved.  Recreation- 1.) Local Grant Confirmation totaling $40,000.00 to support Recreation & Community Department activities, supplies, wages and bus trips. A motion was made by Councilman Gennaro to approve the Local Grant Confirmation totaling $40,000.00 to support Recreation & Community Department activities, supplies, wages and bus trips; Councilwoman Salafia seconded; unanimously approved.  Mayors Office- 1.) Local Grant Confirmation totaling $297,464.00 for School Readiness- Supplemental Funding (July 2022/ August 2022) - FY2023; 2.) Local Grant Confirmation for School Readiness- COLA Adjustment for $73,830.48. A motion was made by Councilwoman Salafia to approve the Local Grant Confirmation totaling $297,464.00 for School Readiness- Supplemental Funding (July 2022/ August 2022) - FY2023; Councilman Gennaro seconded; approved unanimously.   A motion was made by Councilwoman Salafia to approve the Local Grant Confirmation for School Readiness- COLA Adjustment for $73,830.48. Councilman Gennaro seconded; approved unanimously.  YSB- State Grant Confirmation reduction for DCF YSB Enhancement totaling $-99.00, funding error made by grantor. Totaling amount of this grant after the reduction is $13,126.  A motion was made by Councilman Gennaro to approve the State Grant Confirmation reduction for DCF YSB Enhancement totaling $-99.00, funding error made by grantor. Totaling amount of this grant after the reduction is $13,126. Councilwoman Salafia seconded; unanimously approved.  Other- Resolution in the sum of $ 260,000 is hereby appropriated for the purpose of funding the veteran’s center proposed by 206 Inc. and Harry Ruffin, Jr. American Legion Post 206, Inc. with the understanding that it will not be expended unless the State awards approximately $2,600,000 in funding for the project, at which point the City would contribute up to 10% of costs. Councilman Gennaro made a motion to table this item; Councilwoman Salafia seconded; unanimously approved. 4. Report  Transfer of Funds/BOE Transfers  General Fund Appropriations  City’s Investments  Tax Collector Report  Professional Services Report  Monthly Expenditure Summary Report 5. Other – None The next regular meeting is Wednesday July 27, 2022 at 6:00 p.m.