Finance & Government Operations Commission

City of Middletown Finance & Government Operations Commission Agenda Regular Meeting Wednesday, November 2nd, 2022 @ 6 pm via WebEx event# 2342 605 6670 Or dial in: 408-418-9388 Present: Councilman Edward McKeon, Councilman Gene Nocera, Councilman Anthony Gennaro, Councilwoman Linda Salafia, Councilwoman Meghan Carta, Assistant Finance Director Diana Doyle Director Christopher Holden, Director Joseph Fazzino, Ramona Burkey, Kevin Elak Absent: Director Carl Erlacher 1. Councilman McKeon called the Finance & Government meeting to order and requested a motion to approve the Sept 28th. 2021 minutes. Councilman Nocera motioned to approve, Councilwoman Salafia second; unanimously approved. 2. Public Comments on the Agenda – none 3. Items submitted for discussion:  Library – 1.) Request for Additional Appropriation of $50,000 from the general fund as an initial allocation towards a feasibility study for a new public library building and evaluating the potential for a shared site option with a new City Hall. Councilman Gennaro motioned to approve, second made by Councilman Nocera, unanimously approved. 2.) Resolution that a committee be established as the Russell Library and City Hall Feasibility Study Committee which the Mayor shall appoint seven electors of the City of Middletown to serve as permanent members of the committee until its dissolution upon completion of the study. Councilwoman Salafia motioned to approve, second made by Councilwoman Carta, unanimously approved.  Health – 1.) Request for an Additional Appropriation of $15,000 needed for shelter grant. Kevin Elak explained that the initial allocation for $7500 has been used for temporary relocation of families. These Councilwoman Salafia motioned to move, second made by Councilman Nocera, unanimously approved. 2.) State Grant Confirmation totaling $270,672.33 funding for Enhanced Detection, Response, Surveillance and Prevention of COVID-19. Councilwoman Salafia motioned to approve, second made by Councilman Nocera, unanimously approved.   BOE – 1.) Grant Confirmation totaling $1,852,423.54 to cover special programs and multitude of items. Councilman Nocera asked if this can be tabled until next month and let the BOE know that we would like them at the next meeting, motion made, second by Councilwoman Carta, unanimously approved to table. Councilman McKeon asked the Assistant Finance Director to reach out the BOE before the next meeting. 2.) Grant Confirmation totaling $2,472.25 to cover cafeteria/food services through 10/18/22. Councilman Gennaro motioned to approve, second made by Councilwoman Salafia, unanimously approved.  Mayor’s Office – Grant Confirmation totaling $164,250.26 for School Readiness COLA Grant. Councilman Gennaro motioned to approve, second made by Councilman Nocera, unanimously approved.  Public Works – 1.) Resolution authorizing the Mayor to sign and submit an application to the EPA for a grant in the amount of $40,000 in source reduction and recycling funds, for the cost of implementing Fostering Circular Solutions for takeout Container program. Councilwoman Carta motioned to approve, second made by Councilman Gennaro, unanimously approved. 2.) Federal Grant Confirmation totaling $40,000, Healthy Community Grant Program Takeout Container Recycling. Chris Holden explained that Resolution was for the Mayor to accept the grant. Councilman Nocera motioned to approve, second made by Councilman Gennaro, 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 The next regular meeting is Wednesday November 30, 2022 at 6:00 p.m.