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City of Middletown Finance & Government Operations Commission Agenda Regular Meeting Wednesday, September 1, 2021 @ 6 pm via WebEx event# 179 339 4611 Or dial in: 408-418-9388 Present: Councilman Edward McKeon, Councilwoman Linda Salafia, Councilman Anthony Gennaro, Councilman Gene Nocera, Councilwoman Meghan Carta, Carl Erlacher, Justin Carbonella, Chris Holden, Wayne Bartolotta, Marek Kozikowski, Captain Lozefski, Brandie Doyle Absent: None 1. Councilman McKeon called the Finance & Government meeting to order and requested a motion to approve the July 28, 2021 minutes. Councilwoman Carta motioned to approve, Councilman Nocera second; unanimously approved. 2. Public Comments on the Agenda – none 3. Items submitted for discussion:  Youth Services – 1) Councilman Nocera motioned to approve Grant Confirmation totaling $21,667 in State funds for CSSD LIST Support Grant. Councilwoman Carta second; unanimously approved; 2) Councilwoman Salafia motioned to approve Grant Confirmation totaling $ 31,000 in State Funds for CYSA DCF JRB Support Grant; Councilman Nocera second; unanimously approved; 3) Councilman Nocera motioned to approve Grant Confirmation totaling $12,891 in State Funds for DCF YSB Enhancement Grant; Councilwoman Carta second; unanimously approved; 4) Councilwoman Salafia motioned to approve Grant Confirmation totaling $ 28,034, in State Funds for DCF YSB Large Enhancement Grant; Councilwoman Carta second; unanimously approved.  Water Department – Appropriation Request totaling $34,670.20 for various line items to correct negative balances in FY 20/21. Joe Fazzino explains to the Commission that the negative balances are due not enough money was budgeted for the amount of water main breaks, the natural gas bill and the electricity bill. Salary increases, retro pay, and Medicare increasing also attributed to the negative balances.  Mayor’s Office- 1) Grant Confirmation totaling $175,579.92 in Local Funds for School Readiness Supplement funding; 2) Grant Confirmation totaling $309,470 in State Funds for LoCip Projects Councilman Nocera motioned to approve the Grant Confirmation totaling $175,579.92, Councilwoman Carta second; unanimously approved. Councilwoman Salafia made a motion to approve the Grant Confirmation totaling $309,470 in State Funds for LoCIP Projects, Councilman Nocera second; unanimously approved.  Health – Grant Confirmation totaling $160,926 in State Funds for Enhanced Detection, Response, Surveillance and Prevention COVID-19  Councilman Nocera motioned to approve the Grant Confirmation totaling $160,926 in State Funds for Enhanced Detection, Response, Surveillance and Prevention COVID-19; Councilwoman Salafia second; unanimously approved  Police – Appropriation request totaling $356,082.47 for Private Duty OT to correct a negative balance in FY 20/21. Director Erlacher explains to the Commission that with the Bridge and various other projects going on have contributed to the negative balance in the Private Duty line item. Councilman Nocera motioned to approve the Appropriation request totaling $356,082.47 for private duty OT to correct negative balance in FY 20/21, Councilwoman Carta second; unanimously approved.  EDC – 1)Resolution authorizing the Mayor to sign necessary documents to contact with Cooper Robertson for creation of City’s Comprehensive Master Real Estate/ Zoning Plan for the City’s Riverfront; 2) Resolution approving the creation of the 80 Harbor Drive Renovation Building Committee and the appointment of up to minimum seven members, all of whom shall be electors of the City; 3) Resolution authorizing the Mayor to sign all documents necessary to implement the lease with A & R LaMonica Restaurants LLC at 80 Harbor Drive; 4) Resolution requesting the Mayor sign all documents necessary for the donation of Parcel ID 1895, Map Lot 28-020; 5) Resolution amending the eligibility requirements under the City of Middletown Business Operating Grant Program 1) Councilman Nocera motioned to approve the Resolution authorizing the Mayor to sign necessary documents to contact with Cooper Robertson for creation of City’s Comprehensive Master Real Estate/ Zoning Plan for the City’s Riverfront; Councilwoman Carta second; unanimously approved Director Samolis states to the Commission that they want to engage with the firm Cooper Robertson that has been selected by the Mayor and the review Committee. The Master Plan will be paid for with the 55 Million dollar bond that had been authorized last November. 2) Councilwoman Carta made a motion to approve the Resolution approving the creation of the 80 Harbor Drive Renovation Building Committee and the appointment of up to minimum seven members, all of whom shall be electors of the City; Councilman Gennaro second; unanimously approved The City is seeking to renovate said building to facilitate a new lease to commence on May 1, 2022 with A&R LaMonica Restaurants, LLC, the City will appropriate $1,000,000 from the American Rescue Plan funding. 3) Councilman Nocera made a motion to approve a Resolution authorizing the Mayor to sign all documents necessary to implement the lease with A & R LaMonica Restaurants LLC at 80 Harbor Drive; Councilman Gennaro second; unanimously approved  A&R LaMonica Restaurants LLC. Business is looking to lease the entire space at the City-owned building at 80 Harbor Drive to create a secondary restaurant. The company is seeking to lease the Restaurant for 10 Years. The company would pay monthly rental rate of $10.00 per square feet. 4) Councilwoman Salafia made a motion to approve the Resolution requesting the Mayor sign all documents necessary for the donation of Parcel ID 1895, Map Lot 28- 020 Louis Amenta owns a cetin parcel of land in the City of Middletown known as parcel ID 1895, Map Lot 28-020. Mr. Amenta no longer wants the property and seeks to donate it to the City of Middletown at zero dollars. 5) Councilwoman Salafia made a motion to approve the Resolution amending the eligibility requirements under the City of Middletown Business Operating Grant Program; Councilwoman Carta second; unanimously approved Director Samolis states that the original criteria for the grant qualification mandated that a business be in operation for 24 months before being able to apply and the City would like to extend this opportunity to additional small businesses. A request to amend the City of Middletown Business Operating Grant Program to change the requirement from 24 months to 6 months.  Land Use- – Grant Confirmation totaling $372,000 in State funds for Open Space and Watershed Acquisition Grant Program to assist with the purchase of 83 acres of land off of South Main Street known as Majestic Oaks/Wilson property Councilman Nocera motioned to approve the Grant Confirmation totaling $372,000 in State funds for Open Space and Watershed Acquisition Grant Program to assist with the purchase of 83 acres of land off of South Main Street known as Majestic Oaks/Wilson property, Councilwoman Carta second; unanimously approved.  Russell Library- Resolution requesting approval for proposed adjustments to FY22 Salary Lines Council made a motion to approve the Resolution requesting approval for proposed adjustments to FY22 Salary Lines; Council second; unanimously approved Due to a recent retirement the Russell Library has a Library Computer Technician vacancy and the pay rate for the Library Computer Technician is the same as for a Library Associate, but their respective job descriptions and responsibilities differ substantially. A planning process has been translated into an Operating Plan, The Russell Library determined that our staffing needs require a Library Associate more than a Library Computer Technician.  Public Works- 1) Resolution requesting approval of MOU between City Of Middletown and FBI regarding sharing renovation costs and use of Dingwall-Horan Joint Fireman’s  Training Facility, and authorizing Mayor to sign necessary documents; 2) Grant confirmation totaling $1,500,000 in Federal funds for FBI Cost Share for Improvements to the Dingwall-Horan Shooting Range Deputy Director Chris Holden asked if both items on the agenda under Public Works can be tabled. They are still waiting for some information to be able to present to the Commission. A motion was made by Councilwoman Salafia to table the items; Councilman Gennaro second; unanimously approved  Committee- Discussion on Common Council expenditure for a consulting attorney committee to discuss public safety accountability for $10,000 - Discussion only - 4. Reports  Transfer of Funds/BOE Transfers  General Fund Appropriations  City’s Investments  Tax Collector Report  Professional Services Report  Monthly Expenditure Summary Report 5. Other The next regular meeting is Wednesday, September 29, 2021 at 6:00 pm