Finance & Government Operations Commission

City of Middletown Finance & Government Operations Commission Agenda Regular Meeting Wednesday, July 27, 2022 @ 6 pm via WebEx event# 2351 002 2767 Or dial in: 408-418-9388 Present: Councilman Edward McKeon, Councilman Gene Nocera, Councilman Anthony Gennaro, Councilwoman Linda Salafia, Director Christopher Holden, Director Joseph Fazzino, Director Carl Erlacher, Captain John Lozefski, Director Wayne Bartolotta, Lt. Dereck Puorro, Assistant General Counsel Christopher Forte Absent: Councilwoman Meghan Carta 1. Councilman McKeon called the Finance & Government meeting to order and requested a motion to approve the June 29, 2022 minutes. Councilman Gennaro motioned to approve, Councilwoman Salafia second; unanimously approved. 2. Public Comments on the Agenda – none 3. Items submitted for discussion:  OCG – 1.) Resolution authorizing the Mayor to sign all documents and/or agreements to effectuate the settlement of the Baker’s claim against the City of Middletown arising out of the purchase of the Brown Street property by the Bakers on September 1, 2015 and the Planning and Zoning Commission’s February 26, 2020 denial of the subdivision application, and for the City of Middletown to acquire the property at Brown Street, Lot 1 (Map/Lot30-2021); 2.) Additional Appropriation requested of 35,000 to cover the cost for the Brown Street Property transfer and settlement. Councilman Gennaro made a motion to approve the Resolution authorizing the Mayor to sign all documents and/or agreements to effectuate the settlement of the Baker’s claim against the City of Middletown arising out of the purchase of the Brown Street property by the Bakers on September 1, 2015 and the Planning and Zoning Commission’s February 26, 2020 denial of the subdivision application, and for the City of Middletown to acquire the property at Brown Street, Lot 1 (Map/Lot30-2021); Councilwoman Salafia seconded; unanimously approved. Councilman Gennaro made a motion to approve Additional Appropriation requested of 35,000 to cover the cost for the Brown Street Property transfer and settlement. Councilwoman Salafia seconded; unanimously approved.  Central Communications – 1.) Request for Additional Appropriation of $8741 to cover added holiday by Federal Government in June 2021- after the FY 21-22 budget was already approved; 2.) Request for Additional Appropriation of $ 32,157 to cover budget shortfall in Replacement OT for FY21-22.  Councilwoman Salafia made a motion to approve the request for Additional Appropriation of $8741 to cover added holiday by Federal Government in June 2021- after the FY 21-22 budget was already approved; Councilman Nocera seconded; unanimously approved. Councilman Gennaro made a motion to approve the Request for Additional Appropriation of $ 32,157 to cover budget shortfall in Replacement OT for FY21-22. Councilwoman Salafia seconded; unanimously approved.  Mayor’s Office- 1.) Federal Grant Confirmation totaling $6,373,240 American Rescue Plan, grant period from 5/19/21 to 12/31/24; 2.) Federal Grant Confirmation totaling $4,492,537.15 American Rescue Plan Act- Country Portion, grant period from 5/19/21 to 12/31/24. A motion was made by Councilman Nocera to approve the Federal Grant Confirmation totaling $6,373,240 American Rescue Plan, grant period from 5/19/21 to 12/31/24 Councilman Gennaro seconded; unanimously approve. A motion was made by Councilwoman Salafia to approve the Federal Grant Confirmation totaling $4,492,537.15 American Rescue Plan Act- Country Portion, grant period from 5/19/21 to 12/31/24. Councilman Gennaro seconded; unanimously approved.  Water Dept. - Request for Additional Appropriation of $120,000 Water Fund Balance to cover the costs for an emergency repair to the water main break on Main Street at the corner of Court St. This includes the permanent repair on Main Street after settling time is needed in accordance with Public Works requirements. A motion was made by Councilwoman Salafia to approve the Request for Additional Appropriation of $120,000 Water Fund Balance to cover the costs for an emergency repair to the water main break on Main Street at the corner of Court St. This includes the permanent repair on Main Street after settling time is needed in accordance with Public Works requirements. Councilman Gennaro seconded; unanimously approved.  BOE- Grant Confirmation totaling $555,840.47 for FY22; 2. Grant Confirmation totaling $ 345,605.82 for Cafeteria/ Food Services. A motion was made by Councilwoman Salafia to approve Grant Confirmation totaling $555,840.47 for FY22; Councilman Gennaro seconded; unanimously approved.  A motion was made by Councilwoman Salafia to approve the Grant Confirmation totaling $ 345,605.82 for Cafeteria/ Food Services; Councilman Gennaro approve; unanimously approved   Public Works- Resolution 96-22, which was approved on July 5th, 2022, be amended to correct a scrivener’s error, changing both the expenditure and Revenue Lines from fund 3256 to fund 3526; 2.) Resolution that the Bulky Waste Fund budget for the FY 2223 be approved as follows; total expenditures $ 680,000 and total Revenue $680,000 as listed; 3.) State Grant Confirmation totaling $ 353,111 for CTDEEP Sustainable Material Management. A motion was made by Councilwoman Salafia to approve the Resolution 96-22, which was approved on July 5th, 2022, be amended to correct a scrivener’s error, changing both the expenditure and Revenue Lines from fund 3256 to fund 3526. Councilman Gennaro seconded; unanimously approved. A motion was made by Councilman Gennaro to approve the Resolution that the Bulky Waste Fund budget for the FY 2223 be approved as follows; total expenditures $ 680,000 and total Revenue $680,000 as listed; Councilwoman Salafia seconded; unanimously approved. A motion was made by Councilman Gennaro to approve the State Grant Confirmation totaling $ 353,111 for CTDEEP Sustainable Material Management. Councilwoman Salafia seconded; unanimously approved.  Police Dept. - 1.) Additional Appropriation of $60,601.30 from the General Fund to cover the negative balance for Private Duty OT line for FY 2122; 2.) Additional Appropriation of $169,855.11 from the General Fund to cover the negative balance for Police OT, Replacement OT, and Police Holiday Pay & Animal Holiday pay FY 2122. Councilman Gennaro made a motion to approve an Additional Appropriation of $60,601.30 from the General Fund to cover the negative balance for Private Duty OT line for FY 2122; Councilwoman Salafia seconded; unanimously approved. Councilman Gennaro made a motion to approve Additional Appropriation of $169,855.11 from the General Fund to cover the negative balance for Police OT, Replacement OT, and Police Holiday & Animal Holiday pay FY 2122; 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 August 31, 2022 at 6:00 p.m.