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The Meriden City Council’s regular meeting of August 19, 2002 was convened at 7:15 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: Dominick Caruso, Acting City Manager and Deborah Moore, City Attorney.
Matthew Dominello, made a motion, seconded by Patricia Lynes, to invoke Rule 20 to bring forth a Consent Calendar and to approve the minutes of August 5, 2002 and to adopt the Consent Calendar as previously prepared. Motion carried unanimously.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Item 2. Presented by Stephen T. Zerio.
Whereas, the City has received its first application under the new IT Zone Tax Incentive Program; and
Whereas, the tenant occupying this space, Direct Response Corp. (DRC) has been certified by the City Manager as an IT company; and
Whereas, real property improvements have already commenced at this location, and the applicants are requesting a waiver to the City’s application filing date requirement; and
Whereas, these improvements will generate increased real and personal property taxes to the City; and
Whereas, 50 new jobs will be created by DRC as a direct result of these improvements; now, therefore,
Be It Resolved, that the application for IT Zone benefits by Meriden Business Park, LLC & DRC is hereby approved; and
Be It Further Resolved, that the filing deadline waiver is hereby approved; and
Be It Further Resolved, that the City Manager is hereby authorized to execute an IT Zone Tax Incentive Agreement with the applicants.
Referred to Economic Development, Housing & Zoning and Finance.
Item 3. Presented by Robert Clermont.
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Whereas, to replace a safety net that was once present at Ceppa Field behind home plate; and
Whereas, the safety net would prevent and or reduce the amount of baseballs/softballs from entering the contiguous property(s); now, therefore,
Be It Resolved, that staff has determined the cost to purchase said net shall not exceed $3,500; and
Be It Further Resolved, that the appropriate funding source shall be at the discretion of the Finance Committee.
Referred to Finance and Public Works and Parks & Recreation.
Item 4. Presented by Matthew C. Dominello, Sr., Anthony D. Tomassetti, Keith Gordon.
Whereas, the City Council previously approved a grant application under the federal government’s Bulletproof Vest Partnership Grant Program; and
Whereas, under this program, the City will receive 26 bullet-proof vests and only have to pay one-half of their costs; and
Whereas, the total cost of these vests is $16,253, of which the City would pay approximately $8,130; and
Whereas, time is of the essence for this grant program, which is in the best interests of the City and its taxpayers; now, therefore,
Be It Resolved, that the amount of $16,253 is hereby made available from the City’s Contingency Budget to purchase these bullet-proof vests at this time; and
Be It Further Resolved, that the City Manager be directed to place this expense, $16,253, in the City’s Capital Improvement Program (CIP) and that, once bonded, the Contingency Budget should be reimbursed for one-half of these expenses; and
Be It Further Resolved, the Contingency Budget will be reimbursed $8,130 upon receipt of the vests.
Finance.
Item 5. Presented by Brian Kogut, by request.
Whereas, the City’s capital improvement needs have been determined for the current fiscal year; and
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Whereas, the total amount of these requests minus reimbursements for FY 2002-03 is $5,232,358; and
Whereas, the City Planning Commission has approved a six-year CIP in order to receive State LOCIP grant funds; and
Whereas, the first year of this plan is attached for the City Council’s consideration; and
Whereas, these departmental requests are consistent with the City Council’s request to bond for these items on an annual basis, except for special circumstances or emergencies that may arise during the fiscal year; now, therefore,
Be It Resolved, that the City Manager is authorized to approve these capital improvement projects in the amount indicated, not to exceed $5,232,358 for FY 2002-03; and
Be It Further Resolved, that this amount is less than the City’s self-imposed bonding limit for this fiscal year, which is $5,376,425; and
Be It Further Resolved, that these funds represent each department’s request for capital improvements for the coming fiscal year.
CITY OF MERIDEN
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
FISCAL YEAR 2002/2003
FINANCIAL IMPACT
CITY/GENERAL FUND TOTAL REIMBURSEMENT NET
Aviation Commission 1,016,032 990,632 25,400
City Clerk 15,000 15,000
Development & Enforcement 400,000 400,000
Fire 188,000 188,000
Library 105,000 105,000
MIS 50,000 50,000
Police 192,500 192,500
Public Works 4,234,000 4,234,000
Senior Center 87,294 69,836 17,458
Transit District 25,000 20,000 5,000
TOTAL GENERAL FUND 6,312,826 1,080,468 5,232,358
CITY ENTERPRISE FUNDS:
Water Pollution 4,778,000 4,778,000 0
Water Division 375,000 375,000 0
Board of Education 26,217,467 20,973,973 5,243,494
TOTAL ENTERPRISE & BD OF ED 31,370,467 26,126,973 5,243,494
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GRAND TOTALS 37,683,293 27,207,441 10,475,852____
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BOND LIMIT: 5,380,800
CITY OF MERIDEN
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN
FISCAL YEAR 2002/2003
Department Project Description Cost Reimbursement City Net
AVIATION Tree Clearing 124,942 121,819 3,123
COMMISSION Tie Down apron 719,375 701,391 17,984
Rehab Taxiway 171,715 167,422 4,293
Total 1,016,032 990,632 25,400
CITY CLERK Office Nodules Total 15,000 15,000
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DEPT.DEV. & ENF. Demo of hazardous structures 350,000 350,000
Lewis Avenue Streetscape/
Open Space Study 25,000 25,000
Inspector Cars (2) 25,000 25,000
Total 400,000 400,000
FIRE DEPARTMENT Station #5 Renovations/roof 120,000 120,000
Repl. Dpt. Chief Vehicle 28,000 28,000
Breathing Air Comp. –
Rit Rescue –SCBA 40,000 40,000
Total 188,000 188,000
LIBRARY Replace blinds 10,000 10,000
Renov. & pkg. Lot drainage 95,000 95,000
Total 105,000 105,000
MIS DEPARTMENT GIS Mapping Total 50,000 50,000
POLICE DEPARTMENT Body Armor 17,500 17,500
Move/install radio trans. 175,000 175,000
Total 192,500 192,500
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
ENGINEERING Flood Control – Harbor Brook
R.O.W., Bridges, Design unemcumbered money to utilized
Propty. Apprais/Acq., etc. FY 02-03
Road Improvements
Crown Street Cons. 600,000 600,000
Dams
Mirror Lake Dam 450,000 450,000
Other Projects
Linear Trail 200,000 200,000
Sidewalks-Citywide 300,000 300,000
Subtotal 1,550,000 1,550,000
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PARKS Habershon – tennis 100,000 100,000
Hubbard – tennis 100,000 100,000
Emergency power 40,000 40,000
Bleachers (ph 2 of 6) 120,000 120,000
Greenhouse loop (Hubbard) 10,000 10,000
Brookside upgrade 30,000 30,000
Beaver upgrade 50,000 50,000
City Hall grounds 25,000 25,000
1711 rehab 30,000 30,000
Subtotal 505,000 505,000
PARKS/EQUIPMENT Pick up trucks (2) 30,000 30,000
Backhoe 80,000 80,000
Dump truck 40,000 40,000
Subtotal 150,000 150,000
HIGHWAY Resurfacing 1,000,000 1, 000,000
2 dump trucks 250,000 250,000
Brook dredge 50,000 50,000
Subtotal 1,300,000 1,300,000
GARAGE Garage service veh. Subtotal 98,000 98,000
BUILDING MAINTENANCE Repl. Lower level Sr. Ctr.
Asbestos removal 65,000 65,000
Back up power – Sr. Ctr. 150,000 150,000
Subtotal 215,000 215,000
BULKY WASTE 2 trucks Subtotal 320,000 320,000
TRAFFIC/FIRE ALARMS Sign upgrade 46,000 46,000
E.Main/Preston widening 10,000 10,000
Fire alarm cable replace 40,000 40,000
Subtotal 96,000 96,000
TOTALS DPW Total 4,234,000 4,234,000
SENIOR CENTER 2 Vehicles Total 87,294 69,836 17,458
TRANSIT DISTRICT Bus Shelter Total 25,000 20,000 5,000
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TOTAL OF GENERAL FUND DEPARTMENTS 6,312,826 1,080,468 5,232,358
WATER POLLUTION Phase I/WPCF imp. 1,500,000 1,500,000 0
CONTROL Cedarwood Val. Rehab/Gen. 650,000 650,000 0
Cedarwood Val. Generator 200,000 200,000 0
Cedarwood Val. Rehab/Gen. 450,000 450,000 0
Denitrification retrofit 1,000,000 1,000,000 0
Gen. Switch gear blower bldg 35,000 35,000 0
Roof admin. 60,000 60,000 0
Equip. replacement 200,000 200,000 0
Roof-Blower Bldg 50,000 50,000 0
Gravity Dewatering Belt. 300,000 300,000 0
Roof-sludge handling 68,000 68,000 0
Roof-digester bldg. 20,000 20,000 0
4 x 4 vehicle 25,000 25,000 0
GIS 125,000 125,000 0
Reinforce HBPS bank 15,000 15,000 0
Replace aeration stones 80,000 80,000 0
Total 4,778,000 4,778,000 0
WATER DIVISION Addition to Michael Dr. (study) 250,000 250,000 0
GIS 125,000 125,000 0
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BOARD OF EDUCATION Lincoln Middle School 17,742,467 14,193,973 3,548,494
Washington Middle School 100,000 80,000 20,000
Israel Putnam 175,000 140,000 35,000
Hanover 200,000 160,000 40,000
Maloney 4,000,000 3,200,000 800,000
Platt 4,000,000 3,200,000 800,000
Total 26,217,467 20,973,973 5,243,494
TOTAL ENTERPRISE FUND AND BOARD OF EDUCATION 31,370,467 26,126,973 5,243,494
GRAND TOTAL 37,683,293 27,207,441 10,475,852
Referred to Finance.
Item 6. Presented by Mark Benigni.
Be It Resolved, that a Mayor’s Annual Teen Summit Committee be established; and
Be It Resolved, that the following representatives would be appointed:
1 representative from Mayor’s Office (Jacqueline Fordiani)
1 representative from Boys & Girls Club
1 representative from YMCA
1 representative from Women & Families Center
1 representative from Girls Inc.
1 representative from Board of Education
Referred to Human Services.
Item 7. Presented by Brian Kogut, by request.
Whereas, the City of Meriden and Local #3430, School Crossing Guard employees, a new bargaining agent for the Crossing Guards, entered into negotiations for a successor contract to the current labor agreement; and
Whereas, the parties have reached a tentative agreement; and
Whereas, this agreement puts into place fair benefits for both sides and a 3% salary increase; and
Whereas, stricter language on sick call-ins, purchasing of uniforms and use of bereavement leave has been added; now, therefore,
Be It Resolved, that the Personnel Director be authorized to formally enter into this agreement with Local #3430; and
Be It Further Resolved, that $8,253.78 be transferred from the Contingency Fund to salary line item 001-2602-198 to cover the salary costs.
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Referred to Finance.
Item 8. Presented by Brian Kogut, by request.
Whereas, the City of Meriden and Public Health Nurses entered into negotiations for a successor contract to the current labor agreement; and
Whereas, the parties have reached a tentative agreement; and
Whereas, this agreement puts into place a 3% increase for fiscal year 2002/2003; and
Whereas, the wage increase is at market level; and
Whereas, this agreement clarifies the existing contract to assist management in administering it; now, therefore,
Be It Resolved, that the Personnel Director be authorized to formally enter into this agreement with the Public Health Nurses; and
Be It Further Resolved, that $27,009.02 be transferred from the Contingency Fund to the appropriate salary line items to cover the salary costs.
Referred to Finance.
Item 9. Presented by Anthony Tomassetti and Joseph Ferrigno Feest.
Whereas, the safety of the children of the City of Meriden is of paramount
importance; and
Whereas, the portion of West Main Street adjacent to Hubbard Park is heavily traveled; now, therefore,
Be It Resolved, that a safety barrier be installed on the north side of West Main Street adjacent to the Hubbard Park playground area.
Referred to Public Safety.
Item 10. Presented by Matthew C. Dominello, Sr.
Be It Resolved, that a stop sign be placed on Harkins Drive where it connects with Milici Circle.
Referred to Public Safety.
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Item 11. Letter to Kevin Munson from Pastor Joel Rissinger re: placing direction signs at the end of 91N and 91S was referred to Public Safety.
Item 12. Letter to City Council from Rushford Center of Middletown to apply for inclusion under the City’s CIDEWALK Program to repair 90 feet of slate sidewalk along Wall Street and 110 feet of concrete sidewalk along with granite curbing on Park Avenue North was referred to Public Works and Parks & Recreation.
Item 13. Bid Waiver from Fire Department for $10,454.50 to purchase 10 sets of Firefighter Turnout Clothing from Industrial Safety was filed.
Item 14. Bid Waiver from Steve Montemurro, MIS Director for $16,000 to purchase a software assurance program with Microsoft that will lock in operating software upgrade licensing for the next two years at a significantly reduced cost was filed.
Item 21. Claims submitted against the City by Donna Souza, 46 S. Cherry Street, Apt. 152, Wlfd., CT.; Corinne Padilla, 180 Mt. Pleasant Street, Meriden; Marie Navarro, 14 East Side Terrace, Wlfd., CT.; Spencer Pettison, 91 Bronson Avenue, #13, Meriden; Fernando Parete, 18 Harness Drive, Meriden were referred to Legal and Safety & Risk.
Item 22. Minutes of the Conservation Commission Meeting of July 3, 2002 were filed.
Item 23. Minutes of the Meriden Aviation Commission Meeting of July 8, 2002 were filed.
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
Item B. The Clerk was asked to read the following proclamation:
HEALTH CENTER WEEK PROCLAMATION
Whereas, the Community Health Center of Meriden located at 134 State Street, is a private, nonprofit agency providing high quality comprehensive primary health care, available to all and particularly to those who cannot gain access to such services elsewhere; and
Whereas, the Community Health Center’s Meri-Care Dental is located at 165 Miller Street, offers full dental services, and is the recipient of a grant for services for the elderly; and
Whereas, the Community Health Center’s Obstetrical Center (Prenatal) opened in June, 2001 projects more than 250 deliveries per year; and
Whereas, the Community Health Center offers Mental Health and Ryan White III services; and
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Whereas, the Community Health Center celebrated 10 years of service to the residents of Meriden and surrounding towns in October, 2001; and
Whereas, the Community Health Center offers a sliding fee scale for uninsured and underinsured patients, a limited in-house pharmacy for uninsured patients at a reasonable cost, and patient assistance in obtaining prescription assistance from major drug companies; and
Whereas, the Community Health Center provides insurance eligibility screening and HUSKY application assistance for patients and other members of the community, and is authorized by DSS as a Presumptive Eligibility Site; and
Whereas, the Community Health Center participates in the Reach Out and Read Program by providing a new book to take home for each child 6 months to 5 years old, who comes for a well child visit, and the program has been expanded to include children age 6-9 through a grant received from the James H. Napier Foundation; and
Whereas, Community Health Centers like the Community Health Center of Meriden promotes 100% access and zero health disparities to help achieve primary health care for everyone and end health disparities;
Now, Therefore, I Mark Benigni, Mayor, do hereby proclaim the week of August 18 through August 24, 2002 as “Health Center Week” in the City of Meriden and urge our citizens to recognize the important contributions of the Community Health Center of Meriden to the improvement of the general quality of life of the citizens of Meriden; and
Be It Further Proclaimed, that Meriden does hereby recognize the important contributions of the Community Health Center of Meriden to the improvement of the general quality of life of citizens of Meriden.
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Mark Benigni, Mayor
Mayor Benigni asked Deputy Mayor Shamock, Majority Leader Zerio and Councilor Rohde to join him in the ellipse to present Shirley Friar of the Community Health Center a framed copy of the proclamation.
Item A. Mayor Benigni asked Majority Leader Zerio and Deputy Majority Leader Dominello to join Sergeant First Class Ronald Maffucci, Staff Sergeant James Johnson, Corporal Michael Sargunas and Mrs. Marjorie Johnson to join him in the ellipse. The Mayor then invited William and Sue Orsine to join them in the ellipse. Staff Sergeant Johnson gave an award to Mr. & Mrs. Orsine. The award was presented from the Assistant Secretary of Defense for meritorious support of the Army National Guard and the Reserve components of the United States. Staff Sergeant Johnson is employed by Mr. Orsine as a crew Chief surveyor. Mr. Orsine has gone out of his way in supporting Sergeant Johnson in all of his military absences. Mr. Orsine has gone
as far as matching Sergeant Johnson’s pay while he was away on training events. Because of Mr. Orsine’s support and patriotism he has enabled a guard member to serve his country without fear
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of job related consequences. Mr. Orsine’s actions are in keeping with the highest traditions of duty, honor and country.
Item 1. Presented by Mark Benigni, Joseph Ferrigno Feest and Stephen T. Zerio.
Whereas, the City Council has previously embraced the concept of inner-city renewal to foster business opportunities, create jobs, and improve the Meriden economy; and
Whereas, the Meriden Economic Resources Group (MERG) engaged the services of B/L Companies, a Meriden firm, to prepare the City Center Initiative Master Plan; and
Whereas, this plan presents a preliminary redevelopment concept for the City Center and since being prepared has gained widespread acceptance throughout the community; and
Whereas, this plan has been approved in concept by the Board of Directors of MERG, the Greater Meriden Chamber of Commerce, and MEDCO; and
Whereas, this plan will provide business opportunities, create jobs, and improve the local economy and, because of this, is in the best interest of the City and its taxpayers; and
Whereas, this is a long-range plan designed that will enhance the City’s flood prevention efforts, as well as set-the-stage for future arts development opportunities and redevelopment of the Cooper Street area; now, therefore,
Be It Resolved, that the City Council endorses seeking appropriate state funds to further the planning and development of this project.
Stephen Zerio, made a motion, seconded by Keith Gordon, to adopt. Robert Clermont, made an amendment, seconded by Walter Shamock, to add the words “any and all planning monies procured from the State for this project shall become the sole property of the City of Meriden”. Motion defeated. Councilors Dominello, Shamock and Clermont voted Aye. Patricia Lynes, made a motion, seconded by Stephen Zerio, to move the question. Roll call vote taken on base motion to adopt and carried 10:2. Councilors Clermont, Dominello, Feest, Galotti, Gordon, Kogut, Lynes, McGoldrick, Rohde and Zerio voted Nay. Councilors Tomassetti and Shamock voted Nay.
Item 15A. Your Finance Committee, to whom was referred a resolution concerning an appropriation of $3,710 be made from the Cultural Diversity Fund to pay the Board of Education fee for the summer basketball program (usage of facility & Building Supervisor) on 8/5/02, report that they have attended to the matter and recommend adoption.
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Committee: Brian F. Kogut, Chairman, Keith Gordon, Vice-Chairman, Stephen T. Zerio, Walter A. Shamock and Joseph R. Galotti, Jr.
Keith Gordon, made a motion, seconded by Joseph Galotti, to adopt. Motion carried unanimously.
Item 15B. Your Finance Committee, to whom was referred a resolution concerning fund shortage of $42,193 from retained earnings for insurance on 8/5/02 report that 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.
Keith Gordon, made a motion, seconded by Joseph Galotti, to adopt. Motion carried unanimously.
Item 15C. Your Finance Committee, to whom was referred the resolution concerning $475,000 be made available to the Board of Education from the unappropriated balance of the State Education ECS Grant for priority educational program improvements on 8/5/02, 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 source of funding to come from Special Appropriation.
Keith Gordon, made a motion, seconded by Joseph Galotti, to adopt. Motion carried unanimously.
Item 15D. Your Finance Committee, to whom was referred the resolution concerning acquisition of property at 9 Cutlery Avenue, South Meriden to provide for construction/maintenance of the Hanover Pond Dam on 8/5/02, report that they have attended to the matter and recommends adoption.
Committee: Brian F. Kogut, Chairman, Keith Gordon, Vice-Chairman, Stephen T. Zerio, Walter A. Shamock and Joseph R. Galotti, Jr.
Keith Gordon, made a motion, seconded by Joseph Galotti, to adopt. Motion carried unanimously.
Item 15E. Your Finance Committee, to whom was referred the resolution concerning Advanced Liquid Recycling on 8/5/02, report that they have attended to the matter and recommend adoption.
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Committee: Brian F. Kogut, Chairman, Keith Gordon, Vice-Chairman, Stephen T. Zerio, Walter A. Shamock and Joseph R. Galotti, Jr.
Keith Gordon, made a motion, seconded by Joseph Galotti, to adopt. Motion carried unanimously.
Item 15F. Your Finance Committee, to whom was referred the resolution concerning the Corporation Counsel be directed to prepare a lease between the City and the Federal Department of HHS for Head Start Building on 7/15/02, report that 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.
Keith Gordon, made a motion, seconded by Joseph Galotti, to adopt. Motion carried unanimously.
Item 15G. Your Finance Committee, to whom was referred the resolution concerning agreement between the City of Meriden and Local #595 on 6/17/02, report that 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.
Keith Gordon, made a motion, seconded by Stephen Zerio, to adopt. Motion carried unanimously.
Item 16A. Your Public Safety Committee, to whom was referred a resolution concerning the position of fire chief requiring residence in Meriden on 8/5/02, report that they have attended to the matter and recommend denial.
Committee: Matthew C. Dominello, Sr., Chairman, Anthony D. Tomassetti, Vice-Chairman, Michael S. Rohde, Keith Gordon, Joseph Ferrigno Feest.
Matthew Dominello, made a motion, seconded by George McGoldrick, to adopt. After much discussion vote was taken on base motion to adopt. Motion carried. Councilor Shamock voted Nay.
Item 16B. Your Public Safety Committee, to whom was referred the resolution concerning feasibility study of installing two stop signs on River Road by Red Bridge on 8/5/02, report that they have attended to the matter and recommend filing.
Committee: Matthew C. Dominello, Sr., Chairman, Anthony D. Tomassetti, Vice-Chairman, Michael S. Rohde, Keith Gordon, Joseph Ferrigno Feest.
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Matthew Dominello, made a motion, seconded by Keith Gordon, to adopt. Motion carried unanimously.
Item 16C. Your Public Safety Committee, to whom was referred a petition with 34 signatures from residents of Old Stagecoach Condominiums for a noise abatement remedy due to TI Automotive Group’s 24 hour loading dock operations on 6/17/02, report that they have attended to the matter and recommend filing.
Committee: Matthew C. Dominello, Sr., Chairman, Anthony D. Tomassetti, Vice-Chairman, Michael S. Rohde, Keith Gordon and Joseph Ferrigno Feest.
Matthew Dominello, made a motion, seconded by Keith Gordon, to adopt. Motion carried unanimously.
Item 16D. Your Public Safety Committee, to whom was referred a letter to City Manager from Judith Mosier, 110 Rice Road, requesting a streetlight installation at Pole #5823 Rice Road on 6/17/02, 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, that the light on Pole #5824 be moved to Pole #5823.
Matthew Dominello, made a motion, seconded by Keith Gordon, to adopt. Motion carried unanimously.
Item 16E. Your Public Safety Committee, to whom was referred a resolution concerning installation of a streetlight across from 35 Palmer Drive on 6/17/02, report that they have attended to the matter and recommend adoption and the passage of the accompanying order:
Committee: Matthew C. Dominello, Chairman, Anthony D. Tomassetti, Vice-Chairman, Michael S. Rohde, Keith Gordon and Joseph Ferrigno Feest.
Be It Further Ordered, that this item be referred to the Finance Committee for source of funding of $3,757.00.
Matthew Dominello, made a motion, seconded by Keith Gordon, to adopt and refer to Finance for source of funding. Motion carried unanimously.
Item 17A. Your Public Works and Parks & Recreation Committee, to whom was referred a Public Safety Committee Report concerning possible recommendations to alleviate accidents in the area of 540 New Hanover Avenue on 4/15/02 report that they have attend to the matter and recommend the following:
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Committee: Michael S. Rohde, Chairperson, Joseph Galotti, Vice-Chairperson, Brian Kogut, George McGoldrick and Walter Shamock.
Be It Resolved, that the staff develop cost estimates to install a guardrail, delineators and better lighting and attach to a new resolution for referral.
Michael Rohde, made a motion, seconded by Joseph Galotti, to adopt. Motion carried unanimously.
Item 17B. Your Public Works and Parks & Recreation Committee, to whom was referred the resolution concerning North Colony Road expansion and York Hill Trap Rock Quarry on 6/3/02 report that they have attended to the matter and recommend adoption.
Committee: Michael S. Rohde, Chairperson, Joseph Galotti, Vice-Chairperson, Brian Kogut, George McGoldrick and Walter Shamock.
Michael Rohde, made a motion, seconded by Joseph Galotti, to adopt. After a brief discussion, Michael Rohde and Joseph Galotti withdrew the motion to adopt. Brian Kogut, made a motion, seconded by Walter Shamock, to refer to Finance. Motion carried unanimously.
Item 17C. Your Public Works and Parks & Recreation Committee, to whom was referred a resolution concerning Runge Drive be accepted as a City street on 8/5/02, report that they have attended to the matter and recommend filing.
Committee: Michael S. Rohde, Chairperson, Joseph Galotti, Vice-Chairperson, Brian Kogut, George McGoldrick and Walter Shamock.
Michael Rohde, made a motion, seconded by Joseph Galotti, to adopt. Motion carried unanimously.
Item 18. No report from Economic Development, Housing & Zoning.
Item 19. No report from Human Services.
Item 20. No report from Committee of the Whole.
Item MNO24. Presented by Stephen Zerio.
Whereas, the City must hold a primary election; and
Whereas, funds were not included in the budget for this purpose; and
Whereas, funds must be added to cover this expense; now, therefore,
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Be It Resolved, that the amount of $40,000 is hereby transferred from the Contingency Budget to the Elections Budget (001-0182-446) to conduct this election.
Stephen Zerio, made a motion, seconded by Joseph Galotti, to adopt. Motion carried unanimously.
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 9:05 p.m.
Lori N. Canney
Clerk of the City Council
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