City of Meriden, CT - March 18, 2002 Minutes

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The Meriden City Council’s regular meeting of March 18, 2002 was convened at 7:45 p.m. by Mayor Mark Benigni. Mayor Benigni led the Council in the salute to the flag and Matthew Dominello offered the invocation. The Clerk called the roll. Present: Robert Clermont, Matthew Dominello, Joseph Ferrigno Feest, Joseph Galotti, Keith Gordon, Brian Kogut, Patricia Lynes, George McGoldrick, Michael Rohde, Walter Shamock, Anthony Tomassetti and Stephen Zerio.

OTHERS IN ATTENDANCE: Roger L. Kemp, City Manager and Lawrence J. Kendzior, Corporation Counsel.

Stephen Zerio, made a motion, seconded by Patricia Lynes, to invoke Rule 20 to bring forth a Consent Calendar and to approve minutes of March 4, 2002 and to adopt the Consent Calendar and minutes as previously prepared. Motion carried unanimously.

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Item 2. Presented by Patricia D. Lynes, by request.

Whereas, the City of Meriden has received notification from the South Central Connecticut Agency on Aging, for the 22nd consecutive year, of a contract for medical transportation for Meriden residents and out-of-town transportation for Wallingford residents for the Division of Senior Affairs in the amount of $20,000; and

Whereas, upon acceptance of this grant the City will be contributing in-kind services, which include personnel and office supplies financed from the City’s General Fund; and

Whereas, the receipt of this grant has no other financial impact on the City’s General Fund; now, therefore,

Be It Resolved, that Beth Vumbaco, R.N., M.S., Director of Health/Human Services shall be and hereby is authorized to execute a contract on behalf of the City of Meriden, Department of Human Services, Division of Senior Affairs, in accordance with the aforementioned project. Beth Vumbaco, R.N., M.S., Director of Health/Human Services shall process and submit all of the documents required that are relative to this contract.

Item 3. Presented by Stephen T. Zerio.

Whereas, the City has acquired certain properties through foreclosure; and

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Whereas, certain of these properties are located at:

134 Crown Village Condominium

26 Farnes Avenue; and

Whereas, these properties should be sold at fair market value as determined by two opinions of value; and

Whereas, the City’s Economic Development Task Force is responsible for disposing of such properties; now, therefore,

Be It Resolved, that the aforementioned properties are hereby declared surplus and may be disposed of by said Task Force.

Referred to Economic Development, Housing & Zoning and Planning.

Item 4. Presented by Stephen T. Zerio, by request.

Whereas, the owner of properties located at 496 Thorpe Avenue and 1200 Research Parkway has offered to transfer title to those properties to the City in lieu of foreclosure for taxes owed on those properties; and

Whereas, the City Planner has recommended that title to 496 Thorpe Avenue be accepted because that property may be used for future improvements to the intersection of Thorpe Avenue and Fleming Road; and

Whereas, the City Planner has recommended that title to 1200 Research Parkway be accepted for open space purposes; now, therefore,

Be It Resolved, that Title to 496 Thorpe Avenue and 1200 Research Parkway be accepted in lieu of taxes owed, and that the City Manager and Corporation Counsel be authorized to execute any and all documents necessary to that purpose.

Referred to Economic Development, Housing & Zoning and Planning.

Item 5. Presented by Patricia D. Lynes, by request.

Whereas, the State Department of Labor desires to issue a “Request for Proposals,” for the Federal Food Stamp Employment & Training (FSE&T) and State Food Stamp Training Expenses (FSTE) programs on a performance-based contract; and

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Whereas, the City of Meriden, Department of Human Services would subcontract to New Opportunities, Inc. so that these services will be offered by the Community Action Agency of Meriden; and

Whereas, the City of Meriden would subcontract with New Opportunities (via the Community Action Agency of Meriden) who would be reimbursed $175 monthly for “filled slots” and $30 for “offered slots”, and

Whereas, there is no impact on the city budget by acceptance of this grant; now, therefore,

Be It Resolved, that Beth Vumbaco, RN, MS, Director of Health/Human Services, is hereby authorized and directed to enter into a contract for the FSE&T and FSTE funds; and

Be It Further Resolved, that Beth Vumbaco, RN, MS, Director of Health/Human Services, is hereby authorized to sign the contract revision and that the Department of Human Services is hereby designated to administer said program.

Item 6. Presented by Joseph Ferrigno Feest, by request.

Be It Resolved, that a crosswalk be installed near Vine Street and West Main Street near Hunter’s Ambulance.

Referred to Public Safety.

Item 7. Presented by Robert Clermont, by request.

Be It Resolved, that a crosswalk be installed across Hall Avenue from Ridgefield Street.

Referred to Public Safety.

Item 8. Presented by Mark Benigni, by request.

Whereas, the City Council has created the Tree Replacement Fund; and

Whereas, the purpose of this fund is to plant replacement trees throughout the City on public rights-of-way; now, therefore,

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Be It Resolved, that the City Manager is hereby authorized to spend up to $9,900 for replacement trees from this fund; and

Be It Further Resolved, that the funds be used for the City’s Replacement Program for 2002.

Item 9. Presented by Matthew C. Dominello, Sr., by request.

Whereas, there has been multiple reports of vandalism across from 35 Palmer Drive; and

Whereas, this is a wooded area where a lot of young people congregate; now, therefore,

Be It Resolved, that a new pole and street light be installed in front of this area.

Referred to Public Safety.

Item 10. Presented by Michael Rohde, by request.

Whereas, the City of Meriden is under orders from Conn DEP to replace the Dam at Hanover Pond; and

Whereas, the City, with cooperation from the State of Connecticut, has completed the necessary design work for the new dam; and

Whereas, the City requires access for construction/maintenance of the Dam; and

Whereas, the area is zoned for single family, residential development; and

Whereas, the owner of 9 and 15 Cutlery Avenue has told the City that he wishes to develop the properties with condominiums; and

Whereas, the City is contemplating the acquisition of either the easterly half of 9 Cutlery Avenue, or of both 9 and 15 Cutlery Avenue; and

Whereas, consistent with present status and potential efforts to create around Hanover Pond, and the Quinnipiac Valley, an open space, park setting, that high density

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residential development against the pond is inconsistent with good practices; now, therefore,

Be It Resolved, that the Flood Control Implementation Agency go on record as recommending that the City of Meriden acquire both 9 and 15 Cutlery Avenue and that the area be maintained as open space and for flood control purposes.

Referred to Economic Development, Housing & Zoning and Planning.

Item 11. Presented by Stephen T. Zerio.

Whereas, the City Council by resolution established a Landfill Reuse Committee; and

Whereas, said Committee has submitted it’s final report and recommendation; now, therefore,

Be It Resolved, that the City Council thanks the Committee for their dedication and hard work on the completion of their task; and

Be It Further Resolved, that the Landfill Reuse Committee be dissolved.

Item 12. Bid Waiver from Kevin Munson for repairs made to 45-ME for $14,152.98. F & W Equipment is the only authorized repair center for this piece of equipment. This money will be reimbursed by the insurance company. Filed.

Item 13. Bid Waiver from Mark Zebora, Director of Parks & Public Works to purchase bleachers from Century Industries from $36,937.00. They are offering GSA pricing under contract. Filed.

Item 14. Bid Waiver from Deputy Director of Public Works for purchases to various suppliers for this project. The department is building a covered shed for sand, because they are required by State law to cover sand used for snow and ice control. Having our own forces to construct it significantly decreases the cost of the project. Filed.

Item 15. Bid Waiver from Steve Montemurro, MIS Director to extend the current Internet and Frame Relay services contract with SNET for the city-wide data communications network. This will be a 3 year contract that will save the city approximately $10,740.00 per year as a result of a decrease in their cost of services. In

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addition, SNET is our current Internet and Frame Relay service provider and the City has been very satisfied with their performance to date. Filed.

Item 16. Bid Waiver from Traffic Division in the amount of $15,000 for traffic line painting using the State of Connecticut bid. Safety Markings Inc. of Bridgeport paints epoxy center lines at a cost of $0.292 per linear foot of double yellow center line.

Item 17. Letter to Councilor Dominello from Olga Lamb, 29 Dove Drive re: requesting a brighter light at the corner of Centennial Avenue and Dove Drive was referred to Public Safety.

Item 18. Claims submitted against the City by Howard Loos, 180 Westfield Road, Meriden; Jay Atkinson, 36 Morse Street, Meriden were referred to Legal and Safety & Risk.

Item 25. Meriden Police Department Monthly Report of January 2002 was filed.

Item 26. Minutes of Flood Control Implementation Agency Meeting of January 8, 2002 were filed.

Item 27. Minutes of Flood Control Implementation Agency Meeting of December 4, 2001 were filed.

Item 28. Minutes of Flood Control Implementation Agency Meeting of October 2, 2001 were filed.

Item 29. Meriden Aviation Commission Meeting Minutes of February 11, 2002 were filed.

Item 30. Meriden Aviation Commission Meeting Minutes of January 14, 2002 were filed.

Item MNO31. Presented by Matthew C. Dominello, Sr. and Anthony D. Tomassetti.

Whereas, deaths and injuries resulting from motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death for every person of every age from 6 to 27 years old; and

Whereas, one person dies every 13 minutes in a motor vehicle related crash in the United States; and

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Whereas, the City of Meriden has given the opportunity to participate in this years State of Connecticut Department of Transportation Highway Safety Grant; and

Whereas, this grant is for the purchase of supplemental Traffic Enforcement Equipment, to assist local law enforcement agencies in their traffic enforcement activities, to increase compliance with Connecticut’s motor vehicle laws, and to reduce the number and severity of traffic crashes through dedicated traffic enforcement; and

Whereas, the State of Connecticut will fund 80% of up to $25,000.00 that any local municipality is willing to spend; now, therefore,

Be It Resolved, that the City of Meriden spend $25,000.00 on Traffic Enforcement Equipment, funds to be derived from ___________________________, and that upon submittal of receipts to the State of Connecticut Department of Transportation, Highway Safety Division, for such equipment purchases, the State of Connecticut will reimburse the City of Meriden 80% or$20,000.00.

Referred to Finance and Public Safety.

Item MNO32. Presented by Walter Shamock and Matthew C. Dominello, Sr., by request.

A RESOLUTION AMENDING A RESOLUTION MAKING APPROPRIATIONS AGGREGATING $14,976,380 FOR VARIOUS PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS AND EQUIPMENT AND AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $14,976,380 BONDS OF THE CITY TO MEET SAID APPROPRIATIONS AND PENDING THE ISSUE THEREOF THE MAKING OF TEMPORARY BORROWINGS FOR SUCH PURPOSE.

Section 1. Section 1 (d) of the resolution entitled “A Resolution Making Appropriations Aggregating $14,976,380 For Various Public Improvements And Equipment And Authorizing The Issuance Of $14,976,380 Bonds Of The City To Meet Said Appropriations And Pending The Issue Thereof The Making Of Temporary Borrowings For Such Purpose” adopted by the Common Council on October 20, 1999, as amended (the “GPIB #48 Resolution”) is hereby further amended by adding a new appropriation for “Putnam, Hale, Sherman Elementary Schools-Architectural and Legal-$370,600”, thus increasing the total appropriation therein from $838,000 to $1,208,600.

Section 2. Section 2 (d) of the GPIB #48 Resolution is amended by increasing the amount of bonds of the City therein authorized to be issued from $838,000 to $1,208,600.

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Section 3. Section 7 of the GPIB #48 Resolution shall be applicable to the appropriation added by this amendment, as of the date of adoption of such amendment.

Referred to Finance for Public Hearing.

Item MNO33. Presented by Walter Shamock and Matthew C. Dominello, Sr., by request.

RESOLUTION AMENDING A RESOLUTION APPROPRIATING $6,400,500 FOR VARIOUS PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS AND EQUIPMENT AND AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $6,400,500 BONDS OF THE CITY TO MEET SAID APPROPRIATION AND PENDING THE ISSUE THEREOF THE MAKING OF TEMPORARY BORROWINGS FOR SUCH PURPOSE.

Section 1. Section 1 of the resolution entitled “A Resolution Appropriating $6,400,500 For Various Public Improvements And Equipment And Authorizing The Issuance Of $6,400,500 Bonds Of The City To Meet Said Appropriation And Pending The Issue Thereof The Making Of Temporary Borrowings For Such Purpose” adopted by the Common Council on July, 2001, as amended (the “GPIB #55 Resolution”) is hereby further amended by adding a new appropriation for “Police Court Complex-Architectural and Legal Fees-$158,600”, thus increasing the total appropriation therein from $7,228,500 to $7,387,100.

Section 2. Section 2 of the GPIB #55 Resolution is amended by increasing the amount of bonds of the City therein authorized to be issued from $7,228,500 to $7,387,100.

Section 3. Section 7 of the GPIB #55 Resolution shall be applicable to the appropriation added by this amendment, as of the date of adoption of such amendment.

Referred to Finance for Public Hearing.

Item MNO34. Presented by Rob Clermont and Keith Gordon.

Whereas, there have been many accidents in the vicinity of 540 New Hanover Avenue; and

Whereas, the neighbors are very concerned about the possibility of destruction of property and loss of life; now, therefore,

Be It Resolved, that a feasibility study be done in this area for possible recommendations to alleviate the problem in this area (i.e. installation of a guard rail, reflectors, etc.).

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Referred to Public Safety.

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Item 1. Presented by Patricia D. Lynes.

Whereas, the Max E. Muravnick Senior Center is one of the best attended Elderly Nutrition Program meal sites in South Central Connecticut serving approximately 90 hot meals each day; and

Whereas, the Senior Center also serves homebound seniors in Meriden by delivering 140 meals-on-wheels each weekday and 40 meals each weekend; and

Whereas, because of this program, older persons who might otherwise be isolated and lonely now gather in community settings with their friends or receive well-balanced meals delivered to their home; and

Whereas, these programs provide nourishing meals, companionship and long term care protection to older people in communities across the United States; and

Whereas, people who receive ENP meals have higher daily intakes of key nutrients than similar non-participants; and

Whereas, participants have more social contacts per month than similar non-participants; and

Whereas, these programs improve the quality of life for participants; and

Whereas, on March 22, 1972 President Richard Nixon signed into law the Nutrition Program which is critical to the dignity and independence of millions of Americans 60 and older; now, therefore,

Be It Resolved, that March 22, 2002 be designated as Elderly Nutrition Day in the City of Meriden and that the City Council encourages all citizens aged 60 and over to participate in the congregate and home delivered meals programs offered by our Max E. Muravnick Senior Citizens’ Center; and

Further Resolved, the City Council also encourages local seniors to participate in all that is offered at the Senior Center including fitness and exercise programs, computer classes, arts and crafts, trips, LaPlanche Clinic and much more.

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Patricia Lynes, made a motion, seconded by Matthew Dominello, to adopt. Motion carried unanimously. Mayor Benigni asked Chairman of Human Services Lynes, Deputy Majority Leader Dominello, Deputy Mayor Shamock, Beth Vumbaco, Director of Health & Human Services and John Hogarth, Director of the Senior Center to join him in the ellipse. Ms. Vumbaco was given a framed copy of the resolution.

Item 19A. Your Finance Committee to whom was referred the resolution concerning an appropriation of $545 from the Contingency Fund for the purchase of rabies vaccine for staff of Meriden Animal Hospital on 3/4/02 report they have attended to the matter and recommend adoption.

Committee: Brian F. Kogut, Chairman, Keith Gordon, Vice-Chairman, Stephen T. Zerio, Walter A. Shamock and Joseph R. Galotti, Jr.

Brian Kogut, made a motion, seconded by Keith Gordon, to adopt. Motion carried unanimously.

Item 19B. Your Finance Committee to whom was referred the resolution concerning a FEMA Grant for firefighters for a SCBA (self-contained breathing apparatus) refilling station on 3/4/02 report that they have attended to the matter and recommend adoption and the passage of the accompanying order:

Committee: Brian F. Kogut, Chairman, Keith Gordon, Vice-Chairman, Stephen T. Zerio, Walter A. Shamock and Joseph R. Galotti, Jr.

Be It Further Ordered, that the following language be added as a fourth paragraph:

Whereas, additional rescue equipment is needed such as: RIT packs, rescue masks, spare air cylinders and mask/fit testing equipment; and

Be It Further Ordered, that the SCBA refilling equipment cost be changed from $45,000 to $63,103, and that the City’s share of 30% be changed from $13,500 to $18,931; and that source of funding to come from a temporary loan from the General Fund and the City’s share of $18,931 from the 02-03 Capital Non-recurring Account.

Brian Kogut, made a motion, seconded by Keith Gordon, to adopt. Motion carried unanimously.

Item 19C. Your Finance Committee to whom was referred the resolution concerning an appropriation of $5,000 from Contingency Fund for beautification with flower barrels on 2/4/02 report that they have attended to the matter and recommends adoption.

Committee: Brian F. Kogut, Chairperson, Keith Gordon, Vice-Chairman, Stephen T. Zerio, Walter A. Shamock and Joseph R. Galotti, Jr.

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Brian Kogut, made a motion, seconded by Keith Gordon, to adopt. Motion carried unanimously.

Item 19D. Your Finance Committee, to whom was referred the resolution concerning an Open Space & Land Acquisition Grant Program for Esposito property on 1/22/02 report that they have attended to the matter and recommend denial.

Committee: Brian F. Kogut, Chairman, Keith Gordon, Vice-Chairman, Stephen T. Zerio, Walter A. Shamock and Joseph R. Galotti, Jr.

Brian Kogut, made a motion, seconded by Keith Gordon, to adopt. Corporation Counsel Kendzior was asked to give an overview. Mr. Kendzior stated that what was before the Council was a motion to adopt the committee report which recommends denial. Those who are in favor with proceeding with the grant application process should vote no on this motion. Those who are not in favor of moving forward with the grant process should vote yes on this motion. If the committee report is adopted that will be the end of the matter with regard to this resolution. If the motion to adopt the committee report fails, either because there are more votes against it or because there is a tie vote and the Mayor casts a vote against it, the Council would be in a situation where the committee report has not been adopted and the resolution would remain pending. The appropriate parliamentary motion at that point would be to discharge the Finance Committee from further consideration in this matter. This is something done to clear the record and make sure that the resolution itself is properly before the Council. If the Council gets to that stage the Council is urged to discharge this item from the Finance Committee. At that point a motion to adopt the resolution would be in order. This resolution contains several clauses which call for particular kinds of action. The last two clauses in the resolution authorize the City Manager to execute the contract and any other documents that are necessary with the State Department of Environmental Protection if this grant is received. The last paragraph indicates that the Council will appropriate the required local cash match for this particular acquisition, that is 35% of whatever the total that is to be paid for the property. Mr. Kendzior stated that in his opinion those two clauses turn this resolution into something which is subject to Section 8-24 of the Connecticut General Statutes which requires when there is any municipal improvement including any acquisition of property that the matter be referred to the Planning Commission. The Council in fact voted to do and requires that a situation where the Planning Commission has denied the proposal and recommended against the proposal. In order to proceed with this, there has to be a 2/3rd vote of the Council. There are twelve councilors present which means there has to be 8 votes in favor of adopting the resolution as it presently stands assuming that the motion to adopt the committee report is defeated first. If the last two paragraphs were removed from the resolution what you would have is authorization to the City Manager to prepare for the grant application, authorization for an expenditure of $1500 to have an appraisal done and authorization for City Manager to submit the

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application. In Mr. Kendzior’s opinion this doesn’t fall within Section 8-24 and those paragraphs could be adopted by the Council simply on a majority vote. If the last two paragraphs are left in Mr. Kendzior believes that 8 votes are needed in favor and if the last two paragraphs are taken out only a majority vote of 7 would be required.

Mr. Kendzior stated that this grant application is authorized by Section 7-131(d) of the Connecticut General Statutes. Subparagraph d of that section authorizes municipalities to apply for these types of grants to require land for open space properties and “in accordance with a plan of development adopted by the municipal Planning Commission”. A Plan of Development is something that is required by the statutes and every municipality has to have one. This municipality does have one. The plan of development shows what uses the Planning Commission believes all of the property in the city should be put to. There are portions of other properties in the city which are our Plan of Development designates as open space. The Esposito property is not one of those properties. The Esposito property on the Plan of Development is designated as to be used for low density residential uses. A literal reading of that section of the statute fairly clearly indicates if the Plan of Development doesn’t designate the parcel as open space are not eligible to receive this grant. Mr. Kendzior stated there hasn’t been a chance to speak to anyone from DEP or any of the attorneys from the Attorney General’s office to confirm that this is also their understanding. Mr. Kendzior did speak with the city’s Grant Administrator who had the same concerns about this section. Mr. Kendzior stated that if the Council does vote to go forward with the application, do that with the knowledge that because this parcel is not designated as open space in the Plan of Development, it may not be eligible for the grant. The City cannot take this property by eminent domain and use grant funds. Grant funds can only be used if an agreement has been reached with the owner.

Mr. Kogut asked Corporation Counsel what the process would be to clarify that portion of the statutes with respect to whether Planning Commission approval or the Plan of Development has to be the same. Mr. Kendzior stated the easiest way would be to contact the Department of Environmental Protection and speak to the people who administer the grant program, explain the situation with regard to this piece of property and ask them to tell us if this is eligible. Mr. Kogut asked if an answer could be received before the next meeting and Mr. Kendzior stated he would make the request before the next meeting but it would be up to the department whether he could get an answer but believes an answer could be received fairly quickly.

Matthew Dominello, made a motion, seconded by Joseph Galotti, to have a reverse roll call vote. Motion carried unanimously. The Clerk called the roll. Ayes were Zerio, Shamock, Kogut, Feest and Dominello. Nays were Tomassetti, Rohde, McGoldrick, Lynes, Gordon, Galotti and Clermont. The motion failed 7:5.

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Stephen Zerio, made a motion, seconded by Brian Kogut, to discharge the Finance Committee from further consideration on this item. Motion carried unanimously.

Joseph Galotti, made a motion, seconded by George McGoldrick for the purposes of discussion, to adopt the resolution as presented. George McGoldrick, made an amendment to remove the last two paragraphs of the resolution and authorize the City Manager to obtain an appraisal, negotiate with the property owner to acquire the property or any other interests in the property that would serve the conservation needs, and submit the grant application. Amendment seconded by Michael Rohde. Vote on amendment carried 9:3. Councilors Shamock, Dominello and Galotti voted Nay.

Brian Kogut, made an amendment, seconded by Stephen Zerio, that Corporation Counsel be directed to seek clarification on the laws regarding application of the grant and relative to the Planning Commission approval. Motion carried unanimously.

Joseph Galotti, made a motion, seconded by Brian Kogut, to adopt the resolution as amended. Motion carried 7:5. Councilors Dominello, Feest, Kogut, Shamock and Zerio voted Nay.

Item 20A. Your Public Safety Committee to whom was referred a letter to Mayor Benigni from Deputy Fire Marshal Steven Trella re: establishment of fire lanes at Whitney Court Condominiums – 37, 57, 58 Woodley Court on 2/19/02, report that they have attended to the matter and recommend adoption and the passage of the accompanying order:

Committee: Matthew C. Dominello, Sr., Chairman, Anthony D. Tomassetti, Vice-Chairman, Michael S. Rohde, Keith Gordon and Joseph Ferrigno Feest.

Be It Further Ordered, that this item be approved as recommended by staff and that staff notifies the residents of Woodley Court.

Matthew Dominello, made a motion, seconded by Anthony Tomassetti, to adopt. Motion carried unanimously.

Item 20B. Your Public Safety Committee, to whom was referred the Public Works and Parks & Recreation Committee Report concerning a letter re: Disregard of pet ordinances at Giuffrida Park and that recommendations as to how to address enforcement of existing ordinance – Section 105-10 of the City Code on 2/19/02, report that they have attended to the matter and recommend adoption and the passage of the accompanying order:

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Committee: Matthew C. Dominello, Sr., Chairman, Anthony D. Tomassetti, Vice-Chairman, Michael S. Rohde, Keith Gordon and Joseph Ferrigno Feest.

Be It Further Ordered, that proper signage be installed and City Code enforced.

Matthew Dominello, made a motion, seconded by Anthony Tomassetti, to adopt. Motion carried unanimously.

Item 20C. Your Public Safety Committee to whom was referred a letter to Mayor Benign from Janet Cerbie re: Noise Ordinance Problems (dumpsters being picked up between 3:30-4:30 a.m. on East Main Street) on 3/4/02, report that they have attended to the matter and recommend filing and the passage of the accompanying order:

Committee: Matthew C. Dominello, Sr., Chairman, Anthony D. Tomassetti, Vice-Chairman, Michael S. Rohde, Keith Gordon and Joseph Ferrigno Feest.

Be It Further Ordered, that the Police Chief will take appropriate action.

Item 20D. Your Public Safety Committee to whom was referred the resolution concerning the installation of a streetlight on Pole #2089 Stoddard Drive or anywhere that is deemed appropriate on that side of the street on 2/4/02, report that they have attended to the matter and recommend denial and the passage of the accompanying order:

Committee: Matthew C. Dominello, Sr., Chairman, Anthony D. Tomassetti, Vice-Chairman, Michael S. Rohde, Keith Gordon and Joseph Ferrigno Feest.

Be It Further Ordered, that the lumens be increased as recommended by staff.

Matthew Dominello, made a motion, seconded by Anthony Tomassetti, to adopt. Motion carried unanimously.

Item 21. No report from Public Works and Parks & Recreation.

Item 22. No report from Human Services.

Item 23. No report from Economic Development, Housing & Zoning.

Item 24. No report from Committee of the Whole.

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There being no further business to be brought before the Council, Stephen Zerio, made a motion, seconded by Patricia Lynes, to adjourn. Motion carried unanimously. The meeting adjourned at 9:20 p.m.