Mattabassett District Board

T H E M A T T AB A S S E T T D IS T R IC T – M i n u t e s o f S e p t e m b e r 1 6 , 2 0 1 9 MINUTES OF SEPTEMBER 16, 2019 Roll Call of Members The annual meeting of the Board of Directors of The Mattabassett District was held Monday, September 16, 2019, at the Administration Building. Board Clerk Arthur G. Simonian called the meeting to order at 7:02 p.m. A roll call was taken. Present from the Town of Cromwell was Director, Bonnie Anderson. Present from the Town of Berlin were Directors Robert Argazzi, John Dunham and James Fallon. Present from the City of Middletown were Directors Dale Aldieri, Joseph Samolis, Gerald Daley and David Bauer. Present from the City of New Britain were Directors Lanette Macaruso and Mary Marrocco. Also present were Edward T. Lynch Jr. – District Counsel, Arthur Simonian - Executive Director, Michelle Ryan – District Engineer, Michael Manfre – Operations Manager, and Bill Adkins – Maintenance Manager. City of New Britain Directors Tonilynn Collins and Christopher Anderson were absent and Town of Cromwell Director Doug Sienna was absent. Mr. Simonian stated that per section 2-5 of the Charter, the first order of business is the election of officers by ballot, beginning with the Chairman. The Nominating Committee recommends John Dunham to the Office of Chairman. There were no other nominations from the floor. MOTION: Mr. Bauer moved to close the nominations. Mr. Argazzi seconded the motion. Discussion RESOLVED: The motion was approved unanimously. Ballots were filled in and returned to the Board Clerk – Arthur G. Simonian. RESOLVED: John Dunham was voted in as Chairman of the Board by the Board members present. Mr. Simonian turned the chair over to Chairman John Dunham to preside over the remainder of the meeting. The Nominating Committee recommends David Bauer to the Office of Vice-Chairman. There were no other nominations from the floor. MOTION: Mr. Samolis moved to close the nominations. Mr. Daley seconded the motion. 10/22/2019 2:30:56 PM T H E M A T T AB A S S E T T D IS T R IC T – M i n u t e s o f S e p t e m b e r 1 6 , 2 0 1 9 Discussion RESOLVED: The motion was approved unanimously. Ballots were filled in and returned to the Board Clerk – Arthur G. Simonian. RESOLVED: David Bauer was voted in as Vice-Chairman by the Board members present. The Nominating Committee recommends Tonilynn Collins to the Office of Secretary. There were no other nominations from the floor. MOTION: Mr. Bauer moved to close the nominations. Mr. Argazzi seconded the motion. Discussion RESOLVED: The motion was approved unanimously. Ballots were filled in and returned to the Board Clerk – Arthur G. Simonian. RESOLVED: Ms. Collins was voted in as Secretary by the Board members present. The Nominating Committee recommends Doug Sienna to the Office of Treasurer. There were no other nominations from the floor. MOTION: Mr. Bauer moved to close the nominations. Mr. Daley seconded the motion. Discussion RESOLVED: The motion was approved unanimously. Ballots were filled in and returned to the Board Clerk – Arthur G. Simonian. RESOLVED: Mr. Sienna was voted in as Treasurer by the Board members present. The Nominating Committee recommends Dale Aldieri for the Office of Deputy Treasurer. There were no other nominations from the floor. MOTION: Mr. Samolis moved to close the nominations. 10/22/2019 2:30:56 PM T H E M A T T AB A S S E T T D IS T R IC T – M i n u t e s o f S e p t e m b e r 1 6 , 2 0 1 9 Mr. Daley seconded the motion. Discussion RESOLVED: The motion was approved unanimously. Ballots were filled in and returned to the Board Clerk – Arthur G. Simonian. RESOLVED: Mr. Aldieri was voted in as Deputy Treasurer by the Board members present. PUBLIC SPEAKERS None Approval of August 19, 2019 Minutes MOTION: Mr. Bauer moved to approve the minutes of the August 19, 2019 Board Meeting. Mr. Aldieri seconded the motion. Discussion RESOLVED: The motion was approved with Mrs. Anderson abstaining. Treasurer's Report MOTION: Mr. Aldieri moved to approve the Treasurer’s Report as presented. Mr. Fallon seconded the motion. Discussion RESOLVED: The motion was approved unanimously. Budget Statement MOTION: Mrs. Marrocco moved to approve the Budget Statement as presented. Mr. Bauer seconded the motion. Discussion RESOLVED: The motion was approved unanimously. 10/22/2019 2:30:56 PM T H E M A T T AB A S S E T T D IS T R IC T – M i n u t e s o f S e p t e m b e r 1 6 , 2 0 1 9 Check Register – August, 2019 No motion required. Staff Reports MOTION: Mr. Bauer moved to approve the Staff Reports as presented. Mr. Samolis seconded the motion. Discussion RESOLVED: The motion was approved unanimously. Executive Director’s Staff Actions: None. Engineering Committee MOTION: Mr. Samolis moved to approve the Engineering Report as presented. Mr. Daley seconded the motion. Discussion RESOLVED: The motion was approved unanimously. Finance Committee No report. Human Resources Committee No report. Property Management MOTION: Mr. Samolis moved to accept the Property Management Report as presented. Mrs. Marrocco seconded the motion. Discussion 10/22/2019 2:30:56 PM T H E M A T T AB A S S E T T D IS T R IC T – M i n u t e s o f S e p t e m b e r 1 6 , 2 0 1 9 RESOLVED: The motion was approved unanimously. Public Relations Committee No Report. Counsel’s Report No report. New Business In accordance with Section 4-1 of the Charter, the Finance Committee must be voted upon from its membership. MOTION: Mr. Fallon moved to approve the Nominating Committee’s recommendation that The Board of Directors appoint James Fallon, representing the Town of Berlin, Doug Sienna, representing the Town of Cromwell, Dale Aldieri, representing the City of Middletown, Christopher Anderson, representing the City of New Britain and that Doug Sienna, Treasurer, to the Finance Committee, with Doug Sienna the Chair. Mr. Samolis seconded the motion. Discussion RESOLVED: The motion was approved unanimously. In accordance with Section 2-5 of the Charter and Section 14 of the By-Laws, the Board of Directors hereby confirms the Engineering, Human Resources, Property Management and Public Relations recommended committee assignments as listed below, and acknowledges authority to the Chairman, John Dunham, the right to make reassignments in 2019-2020, as deemed appropriate. MOTION: Mr. Fallon moved to confirm the Engineering, Human Resources, Property Management and Public Relations Committee appointments as listed and acknowledges authority to the Chairman, John Dunham, the right to make reassignments in 2019-2020, as deemed appropriate. Mr. Bauer seconded the motion. Discussion Engineering Committee: John Dunham, Chair Robert Argazzi, Bonnie Anderson, David Bauer, Lanette Macaruso 10/22/2019 2:30:56 PM T H E M A T T AB A S S E T T D IS T R IC T – M i n u t e s o f S e p t e m b e r 1 6 , 2 0 1 9 Human Resources Committee: Gerald Daley, Chair James Fallon, Doug Sienna, Joseph Samolis, Tonilynn Collins, Mary Marrocco Property Management Committee: James Fallon, Chair Bonnie Anderson, Dale Aldieri, Gerald Daley, Christopher Anderson Public Relations Committee: Joseph Samolis, Chair David Bauer, John Dunham RESOLVED: The motion was approved unanimously. MOTION: Mr. Fallon moved to appoint Executive Director, Arthur G. Simonian as Board Clerk. Mr. Daley seconded the motion. Discussion RESOLVED: The motion was approved unanimously. Communications The Middlesex Chamber Business Expo will be held on Wednesday, October 23rd, 2019 at the Red Lion Hotel in Cromwell. Adjournment MOTION: Mr. Samolis moved to adjourn the meeting. RESOLVED: The motion was approved unanimously. The meeting adjourned at 8:02 p.m. 10/22/2019 2:30:56 PM