Mattabassett District Board

THE MATTABASSETT DISTRICT - Minutes of February 19, 2019 PUBLIC SPEAKERS None MINUTES OF February 19, 2019 Roll Call of Members The monthly meeting of the Board of Directors of The Mattabassett District was held Tuesday, February 19, 2019, in the Administration Building. Board Chairman John Dunham called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. A roll call was taken and a quorum was present. Present from the Town of Cromwell were Directors Doug Sienna, Bonnie Anderson and Thomas Tokarz. Present from the Town of Berlin were Directors Robert Argazzi and James Fallon. Present from the City of Middletown were Directors Dale Aldieri, David Bauer and Joseph Samolis. Present from the City of New Britain were Directors Tonilynn Collins, Christopher Anderson, Lanette Macaruso and Mary Marrocco. Also present were Edward T. Lynch Jr. – District Counsel, Arthur Simonian – Executive Director, Michelle Ryan – District Engineer, Bill Adkins – Maintenance Manager and Michael Manfre – Operations Manager. Chairman John Dunham asked for a moment of silence in honor of the passing of Board Member Thomas Serra. Approval of January 22, 2019 Minutes MOTION: Mr. Sienna moved to accept the minutes of January 22, 2019. Mr. Bauer seconded the motion. Discussion RESOLVED: The motion was approved with Mrs. Anderson and Ms. Collins abstaining. Treasurer's Report MOTION: Mr. Sienna moved to accept the Treasurer’s Report as presented. Mr. Fallon seconded the motion. Discussion: RESOLVED: The motion was approved unanimously. Budget Statement MOTION: Mr. Sienna moved to accept the Budget Statement as presented. 1 3/19/2019 10:03 AM THE MATTABASSETT DISTRICT - Minutes of February 19, 2019 Mr. Tokarz seconded the motion. Discussion RESOLVED: The motion was approved unanimously. Check Register – January, 2019 No motion required. Staff Reports MOTION: Mr. Sienna moved to accept the Staff Reports as presented. Ms. Collins seconded the motion. Discussion RESOLVED: The motion was approved unanimously. Executive Director’s Staff Actions: 1) The Executive Director will contact the Auditor for more details regarding the Capital outlay loss of disposal expense for the Maintenance Department. Shown on page 36. 2) The Executive Director will compile a total cost of all legal expenses paid by The District for the New England Uniform Lawsuit. Engineering Committee MOTION: Mr. Sienna moved to accept the Engineering Committee Report as presented. Mrs. Marrocco seconded the motion. Discussion RESOLVED: The motion was approved unanimously. Finance Committee MOTION: Mr. Sienna moved to accept the 2018 Audit Report. Mr. Fallon seconded the motion. 2 3/19/2019 10:03 AM THE MATTABASSETT DISTRICT - Minutes of February 19, 2019 Discussion RESOLVED: The motion was approved with Mr. Bauer opposing. MOTION: Mr. Bauer moved to accept the Finance Committee Report as presented. Mr. Samolis seconded the motion. Discussion RESOLVED: The motion was approved unanimously. Human Resources Committee No Report. Property Management No Report. Public Relations Committee No Report. Counsel's Report MOTION: Mr. Bauer moved to accept the Counsel’s Report as presented. Ms. Collins seconded the motion. Discussion RESOLVED: The motion was approved unanimously. New Business None 3 3/19/2019 10:03 AM THE MATTABASSETT DISTRICT - Minutes of February 19, 2019 Communications Art noted that a floral arrangement was sent to Maryann & the Serra Family on behalf of the Mattabassett District Board and Staff. Adjournment MOTION: Mr. Sienna moved to adjourn. RESOLVED: The motion was approved unanimously. The meeting adjourned at 8:00 p.m. The next meeting of the Board of Directors will be held on Monday, March 18, 2019 at 7:00 p.m. in the Administration Building, Cromwell, Connecticut. 4 3/19/2019 10:03 AM