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The Meriden City Council’s regular meeting of November 18, 2002 was convened at 7:00 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, Brian Kogut, Patricia Lynes, George McGoldrick, Michael Rohde, Walter Shamock, Anthony Tomassetti and Stephen Zerio.
ABSENT: Keith Gordon was on vacation.
OTHERS IN ATTENDANCE: Lawrence J. Kendzior, Corporation Counsel and Roger L. Kemp, City Manager.
Matthew Dominello, made a motion, seconded by Patricia Lynes, to bring forth a Consent Calendar and to approve the minutes of October 21, 2002 and to adopt the Consent Calendar as previous prepared. Motion carried unanimously.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Item 1. Presented by Brian F. Kogut, by request.
Whereas, the City of Meriden currently has many retirees who retired prior to July 1, 1989; and
Whereas, there was no provision in their retirement plan for a cost of living adjustment; and
Whereas, the City Council approved a one time cost of living adjustment for these retirees in April of 1994 that was 1% of their base pension for each year they had been retired up to a maximum of 20%; and
Whereas, these retirees have not received an increase in their pension since 1994; and
Whereas, the Municipal Pension Board fully endorses such an increase; now, therefore,
Be It Resolved, that the City Council approve a one time, cost of living adjustment for all retirees under the Municipal Pension Plan who retired prior to July 1, 1989 a 7% increase to be effective February 1, 2003.
Referred to Finance.
Item 2. Presented by Stephen T. Zerio, by request.
Whereas, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is soliciting pre-applications for its Assessment Grant, Clean-Up Revolving Loan Fund Grant, and Clean Up Grant programs; and
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Whereas, EPA will invite successful pre-applicants to submit final grant applications in March 2003; and
Whereas, EPA estimates that $100 million will be available to make up to 200 grant awards to eligible applicants, contingent upon the availability of funds in FY 2003; and
Whereas, EPA’s Clean Up Revolving Loan Fund and Clean Up grants require a 20 percent non-EPA cost share which may in the form of money, labor, materials, services or interest income; and
Whereas, while potential sources of this cost share will be identified in the pre-applications, the actual cost shares do not have to be committed during the pre-application process; and
Whereas, local government entities are eligible to pre-apply for the EPA funds to assist in the assessment and remediation of certain brownfields sites; and
Whereas, the City of Meriden, as an eligible governmental entity, must submit a pre-application for these funds by December 16, 2002 and has engaged the services of a consultant under the City’s Community Development Grant Program funds to prepare these pre-applications; now, therefore,
Be It Resolved, that the City Manager, Roger Kemp, prepare such applications; and
Be It Further Resolved, that the City Manager, Roger Kemp, is hereby authorized to execute these grant pre-applications and any other materials required by the EPA pre-application process; and
Be It Further Resolved, that the City Council will have the option of pursuing these grants once the results of the EPA pre-application process has been completed.
Adopted.
Item 3. Presented by Matthew C. Dominello, Sr. and Anthony D. Tomassetti.
Whereas, the Police Department was recently reimbursed $32,777 from the Federal government for the Bullet-Proof Vest Grant Program; and
Whereas, $16,253 was to be reimbursed to the City’s General Fund; and
Whereas, the Police Department wishes to purchase a state of the art building security system which will cost about $33,712; now, therefore,
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Be It Resolved, that the Chief of Police be allowed to use $16,524 of the unused reimbursed funds for this project; and
Be It Further Resolved, that funds, in the amount of $17,188 be made available from the City’s Contingency Budget for this purpose; and
Be It Further Resolved, that the Chief of Police be authorized to spend $33,712 for a new building security system within the Police Department from the Contingency Fund.
Referred to Public Safety and Finance.
Item 4. Presented by Brian F. Kogut, by request.
Whereas, the City Council previously approved a lease agreement on the Head Start Facility with the federal government’s Department of Health and Human Services; and
Whereas, the contract for the operation of this facility has now been awarded to Easter Seals of Meriden; and
Whereas, HHS requested that this agreement be between the City and Easter Seals of Meriden; and
Whereas, this seems reasonable in light of the fact that they are the party responsible for the Head Start Program under contract with HHS; now, therefore,
Be It Resolved, that the lessee be changed from “United States of American, Dept. of Health and Human Services, administration for Children and Families” to “Easter Seals of Meriden” and
Be It Further Resolved, that the City Manager is hereby authorized to execute this agreement on behalf of the City.
Referred to Finance.
Item 5. Presented by Patricia D. Lynes.
Whereas, the Department of Public Health provides combined federal and state monies for use by Connecticut Immunization Action Plan Programs; and
Whereas, the State of Connecticut Department of Public Health has indicated the calendar years of 1/1/03-12/31/03 and 1/1/04-12/31/04 total grant award to be $172,460; and
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Whereas, the City of Meriden desires to maintain a comprehensive and coordinated immunization program designed to increase immunization levels among preschool children; and
Whereas, this is a renewal grant which has no impact on the general fund; now, therefore,
Be It Resolved, that Beth Vumbaco, R.N., M.S., Director of the Department of Human Services, Division of Health, is hereby authorized and directed to enter into contract for a grant from the State of Connecticut Department of Health Services in an amount not to exceed $86,230 annually to assist in improvement of immunization levels in Meriden during the next two years; and
Be It Further Resolved, that Beth Vumbaco, R.N., M.S., Director of Health and Human Services, is hereby authorized to sign such application and that the Division of Health is hereby designated to administer said program and all activities will be carried out under the direction of Beth Vumbaco, R.N., M.S., Director of Health and Human Services.
Adopted.
Item 6. Presented by Michael S. Rohde.
Whereas, on December 8, 1999, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA), promulgated Phase II of its National Pollution Discharge Elimination System, (NPDES), Stormwater Regulations; and
Whereas, Meriden is one of 125 municipalities required to implement programs and practices to control polluted stormwater runoff through the use of NPDES permits; and
Whereas, Phase II regulated communities in Connecticut will be required to apply for a Connecticut Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Permit to be issued by CTDEP; and
Whereas, Regulated communities must develop and implement a stormwater management program which consists of Best Management Practices, (BMP’s), for six minimum control measures, including (1) Public Education/Outreach; (2) Public Involvement/Participation; (3) Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination; (4) Construction Site Stormwater Runoff Controls; (5) Post-Construction Stormwater Management; and (6) Pollution Prevention/Good Housekeeping for Municipal Operations; and
Whereas, CTDEP is scheduled to issue the final Phase II General Permit by December 8, 2002; and
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Whereas, regulated communities will have 90 days thereafter to apply for and obtain coverage under the Phase II General Permit; and
Whereas, Phase II communities must fully implement their stormwater management programs by the end of the first five-year permit term in 2008; and
Whereas, the Engineering staff has requested Fuss & O’Neill, Inc., a pre-approved on-call consultant, to put together a proposal to develop a stormwater management program consistent with all of the NPDES Phase II requirements; and
Whereas, Fuss & O’Neill, Inc. has provided the Engineering staff a proposal with an acceptable Scope of Work and Feed Schedule; now, therefore,
Be It Resolved, that Fuss & O’Neill, Inc. develop a stormwater management program as herein stated for a lump sum fee of $27,200 plus estimated direct costs of $800.00, for a total budget of $28,000.00, and that these funds be taken from the Drainage Bond Account.
Referred to Public Works and Parks & Recreation.
Item 7. Presented by Brian F. Kogut, by request.
Whereas, previously a portion of Old Farm Road was paved; now, therefore,
Be It Ordered, that the balance of Old Farm Road be added to the ¾ paving list (35 Old Farm Road section).
Referred to Public Works and Parks & Recreation.
Item 8. Presented by Stephen T. Zerio.
Whereas, the city has acquired certain properties through foreclosure; and
Whereas, certain of these properties are located at 12 Atkins Street; and
Whereas, said property is encumbered by an easement for parking in favor of property located at 975 Broad Street and has no value apart from said property; and
Whereas, the owner of 975 Broad Street is willing to accept said title to 12 Atkins Street; now, therefore,
Be It Resolved, that the City Manager and City Attorney are authorized to execute any and all documents necessary to transfer 12 Atkins Street to the owner of 975 Broad Street.
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Referred to Economic Development, Housing & Zoning.
Item 9. Presented by Stephen T. Zerio.
Whereas, the City has acquired certain properties through foreclosure; and
Whereas, certain of these properties are located at 104 Bailey 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; and
Whereas, the Economic Development Task Force recommends the property be sold as a single family buildable lot with purchaser moving the onsite trailer at his expense within 30 days of closing; 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.
Item 10. Presented by Matthew C. Dominello, Sr.
Whereas, the City Council has charged the School Building Committee with overseeing the code update and educational enhancement of the Meriden Public Schools, as well as the construction of new educational facilities; and
Whereas, the City Council has previously authorized the expenditure for the preparation of building plans, specifications and cost estimates; and
Whereas, the City Council has purchased the properties necessary for the construction of the new Lincoln Middle School; now, therefore,
Be It Resolved, that the Meriden City Council authorizes additional funding in the amount of $30,498,400 which, along with the $5,334,000 previously appropriated, equals the professional cost estimate of $35,832,400 for this very important needed project.
Referred to Finance.
Item 11. Presented by Brian F. Kogut, by request.
RESOLUTION AMENDING A RESOLUTION APPROPRIATING $3,120,000 FOR THE NEW LINCOLN MIDDLE SCHOOL AND AUTHORIZING THE
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ISSUANCE OF $3,120,000 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 “Resolution Amending A Resolution Appropriating $3,120,000 For The New Lincoln Middle School And Authorizing The Issuance Of $3,120,000 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 _______, as amended (the “GPIB #53 Resolution”) is hereby further amended by adding the following new appropriation:
“Lincoln Middle School – Construction, furniture, fixtures and equipment - $30,498,400”
thus increasing the total appropriation from $4,228,000 to $34,726,400.
Section 2. Section 2 of the GPIB #53 Resolution is amended by increasing the amount of bonds of the City therein authorized to be issued from $4,228,000 to $34,726,400.
Section 3. Section 7 of the GPIB #53 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 12. Presented by Brian F. Kogut, by request.
Whereas, the MME Local #595 contract allows employees who have additional duties added to their positions to request upgrades; and
Whereas, the Collector of Revenue with the Assistance of the Finance Director redrafted the job description of the Account Supervisor; and
Whereas, the new title is Assistant Collector of Revenue; and
Whereas, a Labor Management Committee pointed this job at a Level J; now, therefore,
Be It Resolved, that the job description for Assistant Collector of Revenue be approved and added to the 2002/2003 Finance Department budget, effective July 1, 2002, for which funding is currently available.
TITLE: ASSISTANT COLLECTOR OF REVENUE:
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GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
This is a very responsible professional accounting and supervisory work involving the collection and recording of city revenues, supervision and training of staff, and serves as Tax Database Applications Administrator for tax and for water/sewer-to-tax applications.
Work involves responsibility for performing, and supervising others in, tax accounting and collection work. Duties include interpreting and applying city ordinances and state laws, rules and regulations pertaining to taxes, training and supervising employees, planning work assignments and priorities, and participating in all tax collection and accounting duties including preparation and deposit of daily receipts, writing and signing of checks, and distributing funds to the Finance Department. This position also has the responsibility for making difficult supervisory and accounting technical decisions, which necessitates attendance at professional conferences, training classes and seminars, and meetings with City administrators. The work requires that the employee have good
knowledge, skill and ability in all phases of manual and computerized municipal tax accounting and general supervisory techniques.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED:
Works under the general supervision of the Tax Collector.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:
Performs technical analyses of computerization problems, consults with MIS to make localized corrections and works with MIS and the current program provider, Custom Services Representatives, and Programmers for off-site corrections and enhancements, reviews technical programming specifications.
Analyzes and balances property tax bill print functions.
Schedules, assigns, supervises, trains and evaluates a medium size work group.
Fills out forms and reports on completed work assignments, completes employee time records and coordinates scheduled staff absences.
Interpret and applies department, city ordinances and state laws, rules and regulations pertaining to tax collections and accounting and federal bankruptcy laws and standards. Explains regulations to citizens.
Participates in all customer service functions performed by Tax Clerks, including correspondence, payment processing, accounting and tax collection.
Processes and corrects lockbox and escrow deposit tapes and transmissions.
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Files proofs of claim with the bankruptcy court, interprets bankruptcy notices and processes trustee payments, making complicated manual interest calculations, interprets and applies rates ordered by the bankruptcy courts.
Reviews accounts and makes application corrections and reports billing corrections to assessors as necessary. Runs controls on all changes to the tax rolls, including assessor certificates of change and performs lawful real estate tax cancellations due to acquisition of property by the City.
Conducts research on special cases, refers to previous computer system archives as needed.
Responds to requests from taxpayers or staff to speak with a supervisor for further explanations or security.
Records cash receipts and prepares support documentation. Prepares monthly cash reports. Balances accounts, supervises trial balancing. Oversees and prepares documentation needed for annual audit. Responds to auditors’ questions and requests.
Researches, documents, calculates, recommends and processes refunds.
Assists in the collection of delinquent accounts. Runs routine delinquent reminders, liens, and releases for taxes and water/sewer, and supervises water termination and foreclosure programs, bills and records payments for sewer assessments. Selects staff members to support Delinquent Collecter as needed.
Collects funds in reimbursement of bad checks.
Acts for Tax Collector as directed or in Tax Collector’s absence, including signatory authority in all matters including checkbook, permits, and affidavits, and makes decisions as needed.
Performs related work as required.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Extensive knowledge of tax collection and accounting principles and practices.
Good knowledge of public administration principles and practices as applied to work unit reporting and routine administrative procedures.
Good ability to communicate orally and to lead others in a work unit; some writing ability.
Strong ability to supervise others in a work unit.
Strong ability to administer policies and procedures including scheduling, routine decision-making, customer service standards and the completion of forms and reports.
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Good ability to maintain effective working relationship with co-workers, financial institutions, citizens and outside auditors.
QUALIFICATIONS:
A Bachelor’s Degree or the equivalent plus three years of progressively responsible experience in tax collection and accounting, considerable experience working with word processing, spreadsheets, and main frame computing or an equivalent combination of education and qualifying experience substituting on a year-for-year basis.
SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS:
CCMC ~ Certified Connecticut Municipal Collector.
Illustrations of duties not currently provided for in old job description.
Handling of all data system problems, issues, and log numbers concerning the Tax Office.
All systems maintenance, which needs to be done regularly to keep the accounts and interest accurate and up to date.
Attend Tax Collector conference, (HUG) conferences and training seminars and any meetings regarding (HTE).
Balance all tax and water/sewer bill information, work with MIS and Water Department to make changes and be sure all bill information is correct so that all tax amounts billed from this office are balanced and accurate. Run tax bills to be printed by MIS.
The Carabetta bankruptcy reconciliation. Interpretations and corrections pertaining to the Lynn Rodriguez audit report. Attend meetings regarding Carabetta.
File proofs of claim with the bankruptcy court, interpret bankruptcy notices and process trustee payments. Interpret and apply interest rates as ordered by the courts.
Process and correct lockbox transmissions and escrow payments. Communicate with the bank and lockbox as necessary.
Regularly run and print delinquent notices and intent to lien notices. File liens for both water/sewer and real estate, release them as necessary.
Supervise water shut-offs and foreclosure lists.
Report unpaid motor vehicle bills to DMV and report paid accounts to DMV monthly.
Referred to Finance.
Item 13. Presented by Michael S. Rohde.
Whereas, the City of Meriden is always striving for a safe work place for its employees; and
Whereas, the State of Connecticut and Federal Government has awarded a grant to the City of Meriden in the amount of $10,000.00 for the purchase of Work
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Zone safety equipment such as signage, barricades, signals and personal protection equipment; and
Whereas, this money is presently available, now, therefore,
Be It Resolved, that the City of Meriden accept the grant for $10,000.00 and that Account #001-3354-359-000 be used for that purpose.
Adopted.
Item 14. Presented by Brian F. Kogut, by request.
A RESOLUTION AMENDING A RESOLUTION MAKING APPROPRIATIONS AGGREGATING $8,402,000 FOR VARIOUS PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS AND EQUIPMENT AND AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $8,402,000 BONDS OF THE CITY TO MEET SAID APPROPRIATIONS AND PENDING THE ISSUANCE THEREOF THE MAKING OF TEMPORARY BORROWINGS FOR SUCH PURPOSE.
Section 1. Section 1(c) of the resolution entitled “A Resolution Making Appropriations Aggregating $8,402,000 For Various Public Improvements And Equipment And Authorizing The Issuance Of $8,402,000 Bonds Of The City To Meet Said Appropriations And Pending The Issuance Thereof The Making Of Temporary Borrowings For Such Purpose”, adopted by the Common Council on August 21, 2000, as amended, (the “GPIB #51 Resolution”) is hereby amended by adding the following new appropriations:
“Addition to Michael Drive (study) $250,000
GIS 125,000
$375,000”
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thus increasing the total appropriation therein from $825,330 to $1,200,330.
Section 2. Section 2 (c) of the GPIB #51 Resolution is amended by increasing the amount of bonds of the City therein authorized to be issued $825,330 to $1,200,330.
Section 3. Section 7 of the GPIB #51 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 15. Presented by Brian F. Kogut, by request.
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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 ISSUANCE THEREOF THE MAKING OF TEMPORARY BORROWINGS FOR SUCH PURPOSE.
RESOLVED:
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 the following new appropriations:
“Washington Middle School $100,000
Israel Putnam 175,000
Hanover 200,000
$475,000”
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thus increasing the total appropriation therein from $1,208,600 to $1,683,600.
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 $1,208,600 to $1,683,600.
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 16 and 17. Presented by Brian F. Kogut, by request.
A RESOLUTON MAKING APPROPRIATIONS AGGREGATING $10,611,726 FOR VARIOUS PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS AND EQUIPMENT AND AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $10,611,726 BONDS OF THE CITY TO MEET SAID APPROPRIATIONS AND PENDING THE ISSUANCE THEREOF THE MAKING OF TEMPORARY BORROWING FOR SUCH PURPOSE.
RESOLVED:
Section 1. The sums set opposite the public improvements hereinafter listed are hereby appropriated to meet the costs thereof, respectively, including costs of surveys, borings, easement acquisitions, engineering, construction, equipment, legal, administrative and other related costs, each of said appropriations to be inclusive of any and all Federal and State grants-in-aid thereof:
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General Public Improvements
Aviation Commission:
Tree Clearing $ 124,942
Tie Down Apron 719,375
Rehab Taxiway 171,715
$ 1,016,032
City Clerk:
Office Modules 15,000
Development and Enforcement:
Demo. Of Haz. Struct/Acq. 450,000
Open Space Study 10,000
460,000
Fire Department:
Station #5 Renovations/Roof 120,000
Breathing Air Comp.-
Rit Rescue –SCBA 40,000
160,000
Library:
Replace Blinds 10,000
Renov. & Pkg. Lot Drainage 95,000
105,000
MIS Department:
GIS Mapping 50,000
Police Department:
Fuel Mgmt. System 25,000
Move/Install Radio Trans. 175,000
200,000
Department of Public Works
Engineering:
Road Improvements
Crown Street Cons. $ 600,000
Dams
Mirror Lake Dam 450,000
Other Projects
Linear Trail (r/w acquisition) 50,000
Sidewalks – city-wide 300,000
$ 1,400,000
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Parks:
Hubbard-tennis $ 100,000
Emergency Power 40,000
Bleachers (ph 2 of 6) 120,000
Greenhouse Loop (Hubbard) 10,000
Beaver Upgrade 50,000
City Hall Grounds 25,000
1711 Rehab (south wall) 30,000
$ 375,000
Highway:
Resurfacing 800,000
Brook Dredge 50,000
850,000
Building Maintenance:
Repl. Lower Level Sr. Ctr/
Asbestos removal 65,000
Backup Power – Senior Center 150,000
215,000
Traffic/Fire Alarms:
Sign Upgrade 46,000
E.Main/Preston Widening 10,000
Fire Alarm/Cable replace 40,000
96,000
South Meriden Fire Department:
Building Security 8,400
Transit District:
Bus Shelter 25,000
Vehicles – Various Departments:
Department Development and
Enforcement:
Inspector Cars (2) $ 25,000
Fire Department:
Replace Dept. Chief Vehicle 28,000
Police Department:
Police Cars and Van (11) 185,000
Parks Equipment:
Pickup Truck $ 30,000
Backhoe 80,000
Dump Truck 40,000
150,000
Highway:
Dump Truck (1) 125,000
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Garage:
Garage Service Vehicle 98,000
Bulky Waste:
Trucks (1) 160,000
Senior Center:
Vehicles (2) 87,294
TOTAL GENERAL PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT $5,833,726
Water Pollution Control
Phase I/WPCF Imp. $ 1,500,000
Cedarwood Val. Rehab/Gen. 650,000
Cedarwood Val. Generator 200,000
Cedarwood Val. Rehab/Gen 450,000
Denitrification Retrofit 1,000,000
Gen. Switch Gear Blower Bldg. 35,000
Roof Admin. 60,000
Equip. Replacement 200,000
Roof Blower Bldg. 50,000
Gravity Dewatering Belt. 300,000
Roof-Sludge Handling 68,000
Roof-Digester Bldg. 20,000
4x4 Vehicle 25,000
GIS 125,000
Reinforce HBPS Bank 15,000
Replace Aeration Stones 80,000
TOTAL WATER POLLUTION CONTROL $4,778,000
GRAND TOTAL: $10,611,726
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Section 2(a). To meet the appropriations set forth in Section 1(a), $5,833,726 bonds of the City, or so much thereof as shall be necessary for such purpose, are authorized to be issued maturing not later than the twentieth year after their date. Said bonds shall be issued in one or more series as determined by the City Council, provided that the aggregate amount of bonds issued to meet such appropriations shall in no event exceed the aggregate costs or estimated costs thereof to the City as determined by the City Council after considering the aggregate amount or estimated amount as determined by the City Council of any Federal and State grants-in-aid thereof. The bones of each series shall be designated “City of Meriden General Public Improvement Bonds
No. 56 Series”.
Section 2(b). To meet the appropriations set forth in Section 1(b), $4,778,000 bonds of the City, or so much thereof as shall be necessary for such purpose, are authorized to be issued maturing not later than the twentieth year after their date. Said bones shall be issued in one or more series as determined by the City Council, provided that the aggregate amount of bonds issued to meet such appropriations shall in no event exceed the aggregate costs or estimated costs thereof to the City as determined by the City Council after considering the aggregate amount or estimated amount as determined by the City Council of
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any Federal and State grants-in-aid thereof. The bonds of each series shall be designated “City of Meriden Sewer Bonds No. 57 Series”.
Section 3. The bonds of each series may be combined for purposes of issuance and sale and designated “City of Meriden General Obligation Bonds”, be in the denomination of $1,000 or a whole multiple thereof, be issued in bearer form or in fully registered form, be executed in the name and on behalf of the City by the facsimile signatures of the City Manager and the City Treasurer, bear the facsimile of the City seal, be certified by a bank or trust company, which bank or trust company may be designated the registrar and transfer agent, be payable at a bank or trust company, and be approved as to their legality by Robinson & Cole LLP, of Hartford. They shall bear such rate or rates of interest as shall be approved by the City Manager and City
Treasurer. The bonds shall be general obligations of the City and each of the bonds shall recite that every requirement of law relating to its issue has been duly complied with, that such bond is within every debt and other limit prescribed by law, and that the full faith and credit of the City are pledged to the payment of the principal thereof and interest thereon. The annual installments of principal, redemption provisions, if any, the certifying bank, registrar, transfer agent and paying agent, the date, time of issue and sale and other terms, details and particulars of such bonds shall be determined by the City Manager and City Treasurer in accordance with the General Statutes of the State of Connecticut, as amended.
Section 4. Said bonds shall be sold by the City Treasurer in a competitive offering or by negotiation, in his discretion. If sole in a competitive offering, the bonds shall be sold at not less than par and accrued interest on the basis of the lowest net or true interest cost to the City. A notice of sale or a summary thereof describing the bonds and setting forth the terms and conditions of the sale shall be published at least five days in advance of the sale in a recognized publication carrying municipal bond notices and devoted primarily to financial news and the subject of state and municipal bonds. If the bonds are sold by negotiation, the provisions of the purchase agreement shall be subject to the approval of the City Council.
Section 5. The City Treasurer is authorized, subject to the approval of the City Manager, to make temporary borrowings in anticipation of the receipt of the proceeds of said bonds. Notes evidencing such borrowings shall be signed by the manual or facsimile signatures of the City Manager and the City Treasurer, have the seal or a facsimile of the City affixed, be certified by and payable at a bank or trust company designated by the City Treasurer, and be approved as to their legality by Robinson & Cole LLP, Attorneys-at-Law, of Hartford. They shall be issued with maturity dates which comply with the provisions of the General Statutes governing the issuance of such notes, as the same may be amended from time to time. The notes shall be general
obligations of the City and each of the notes shall recite that every requirement of law relating to its issue has been duly complied with, that such note is within every debt and other limit prescribed by law, and that the full faith and credit of the City are pledged to the payment of the principal thereof and the interest thereon. The net interest cost on such notes, including renewals thereof, and the expense of preparing, issuing and marketing them, to the extent paid from the proceeds of such renewals or said bonds, shall be included as a cost of the improvements set forth in Section 1. Upon the sale of the bonds, the proceeds thereof, to the extent required, shall be applied forthwith to the payment of the principal of and the interest on any such notes then outstanding or shall be deposited with a bank or trust company in trust for such purpose.
Section 6. The balance of any appropriation not needed to meet the costs of any improvement described in Section 1 hereof, after reduction for any State grant-in-aid paid or estimated to be paid with respect thereto, or the proceeds of any bonds issued to meet any such appropriation not needed to meet the costs of such improvement, may be transferred by the City Council to meet the additional cost of any other appropriation set forth in Section 1 hereof.
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Section 7. The City hereby expresses its official intent pursuant to §1.150-2 of the Federal Income Tax Regulations, Title 26 (the “Regulations”), to reimburse expenditures paid sixty days prior to and anytime after the date of passage of this resolution in the maximum amount and for the capital improvements set forth in Section 1 with the proceeds of bonds, notes, or other obligations authorized to be issued by the City. Said bonds, notes or other obligations shall be issued to reimburse such expenditures not later than 18 months after the later of the date of the expenditure or the substantial completion of the
project, or such later date the Regulations may authorize. The City hereby certifies that the intention to reimburse as expressed herein is based upon its reasonable expectations as of this date. The City Treasurer or his designee is authorized to pay project expenses in accordance herewith pending the issuance of reimbursement bonds, and to amend this declaration.
Section 8. The City Manager and the Director of Finance are hereby authorized, on behalf of the City, to enter into agreements or otherwise covenant for the benefit of bondholders to provide information on an annual or otherwise periodic basis to nationally recognized municipal securities information repositories or state based information repositories (the “Repositories”) and to provide notices to the Repositories of material events as enumerated in Securities and Exchange Commission Exchange Act Rule 15c2-12, as amended, as may be necessary, appropriate or desirable to effect the sale of the bonds and notes authorized by this resolution. Any agreements or representations to provide the information to Repositories made prior hereto are hereby
confirmed, ratified and approved.
Referred to Finance for Public Hearing.
Item 18. Presented by Patricia D. Lynes, by request.
CERTIFIED RESOLUTION OF CONTRACTOR
I, Lori N. Canney, Clerk of the City Council of Meriden, a Connecticut corporation (the “Contractor”), DO HEREBY certify that the following is a true and correct copy of a resolution duly adopted at a meeting of the Meriden City Council of the Contractor duly held and convened on _____________________at which meeting a duly constituted quorum was present and acting throughout and that which resolution has not been modified, rescinded or revoked and is in full force and effect:
RESOLVED, that the City Manager, Roger L. Kemp is empowered to enter into and amend contractual instruments in the name and on behalf of this Contractor with the Department of Social Services of the State of Connecticut for a Child Day Care program and to affix the corporate seal.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned has affixed his signature and the corporate seal of the Contractor this ______ day of _____________, ______, that which is on or after the Contractor has signed the Acceptances and Approvals.
(Seal of L.S.)
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Signature of Secretary or Clerk
Adopted.
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Item 19. Presented by Stephen T. Zerio.
Whereas, Environmental Protection Agency regulations require the removal and/or replacement of underground fuel oil tanks that exceed their regulatory life expectancy; and
Whereas, the underground fuel tanks at Washington Middle School are required to be replaced; now, therefore,
Be It Resolved, that the Meriden City Council hereby authorizes the Meriden Board of Education to file applications for a school building project with regard to the replacement of underground storage tanks at Washington Middle School; and
Be It Further Resolved, that the Board of Education be named the Building Committee to oversee these projects; and
Be It Further Resolved, that the Meriden City Council authorizes the development of plans and specifications for the purpose of creating bidding and construction documents; and
Be It Further Resolved, that an appropriation of $98,000 to finance the project be authorized for the removal and replacement of underground fuel oil storage tanks at Washington Middle School.
Referred to Finance.
Item 20. Presented by Patricia D. Lynes, by request.
Whereas, the State Department of Social Services desires to issue a 3-month contract for the Federal Food Stamp Employment & Training (FSE&T) and State Food Stamp Training Expenses (FSTE) programs on a performance-based contract for the time period October 1, 2002 through December 31, 2002; and
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,
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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.
Adopted.
Item 21. Presented by Brian F. Kogut, by request.
Be It Ordered, that Stephen Drive and Brian Court be added to the 2003/2004 paving list.
Referred to Public Works and Parks & Recreation.
Item 22. Presented by Mark Benigni.
Pursuant to the provisions of the City Charter the following is appointed to the Human Rights Advisory Board:
Rhudean Raye D
16 Rogers Drive
Exp. 7/17/04
(replaces Wimbish)
Accepted and Filed.
Item 24. Presented by Michael S. Rohde.
Whereas, the Golf Rates do not meet the required projected income for the 2003-2004 fiscal year budget; and
Whereas, the Golf Course Commission wishes to maintain a balanced budget; now,
Be It Resolved, that the attached proposed rates for the 2003-2004 fiscal year be approved.
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Proposed Golf Rates, 2003
2003 Season Pass Rates
Before “2002” After “2002”
Feb. 28, 2003 Rate Feb. 28, 2003 Rate
Individual, Resident $890.00 ($825.00) $940.00 ($875.00)
Senior, Resident* $435.00 ($400.00) $485.00 ($450.00)
Family, Resident**
First Pass purchased $890.00 ($825.00) $940.00 ($875.00)
Each additional pass $690.00 ($625.00) $715.00 ($650.00)
Youth, Resident*** $175.00 ($150.00) $225.00 ($200.00)
Individual, Non-Resident $1350.00 ($1300.00) $1400.00 ($1350.00)
Senior, Non-Resident $775.00 ($775.00) $825.00 ($825.00)
*Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. (Excluding holidays)
Weekends after 3 p.m.
Holidays are defined as Memorial Day, Independence Day (4th of July), Labor Day, Good Friday, Columbus Day or others that may be defined by the Golf Commission.
**Family, Resident: with one full pass purchased, spouses or full time students between the age of 18 and 24. (Student must show documentation of full time status at an accredited college or university.)
***Weekdays before 3 p.m. and weekends after 3 p.m.
****(dollars in parentheses indicate 2002 prices)
2003 Daily Green Fees
Residents “2002” Non-Residents “2002”
Weekday: 9 holes $13.00 ($12.00) $15.00 ($14.00)
18 holes $21.00 ($20.00) $29.00 ($28.00)
Weekend &: 9 holes $15.00 ($14.00) $16.00 ($15.00)
Holidays 18 holes $24.00 ($22.00) $32.00 ($30.00)
Senior: 9 holes $10.00*** ($9.00) N/A
18 holes $17.00*** ($16.00) N/A
Youth: 9 holes $8.00*** ($7.00) N/A
18 holes $15.00*** ($13.00) N/A
Twilight(90 min.before sunset) $8.00 ($7.00) $8.00 ($7.00)
***Weekdays before 3 p.m. and weekends after 3 p.m.
2003 Winter Green Fees
Temporary Greens
9 holes $11.00* $8.00
18 holes $18.00* $13.00
*$3.00 discount for seniors
-Promotional rates and time periods to be announced by the Golf Commission.
****(dollars in parentheses indicates 2002 prices)
2003 League Registration and Green Fees
Per Person: $10.00 Registration
Green Fee for 9 holes: $15.00* ($14.00)
*Season passes not valid for league play
2003 Tournament Fees*
Weekday Weekend
9 holes $14.00 9 holes $15.00 ($14.00)
18 holes $42.00 ($40.00) 18 holes $46.00 ($44.00) (Res. Organizations)**
18 holes $48.00 ($46.00) 18 holes $52.00 ($50.00) (Non-Res. Organizations)**
*Not including the City Championship, Hunter Men’s Club Member/Guest Tournament, and Hunter Women’s Club Member/Guest Tournament
**Package includes green fee and golf cart
Note: Golf Commission will establish opening and closing dates of the Golf Course
****(dollars in parentheses indicates 2002 prices)
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Referred to a Special Joint Meeting of Finance and Public Works and Parks & Recreation for 11/21/02 at 6:30 p.m.
Item 25. Bid Waiver from Parks Department for purchase of a 2003 GMC Four Wheel Drive ½ ton pick up truck with snowplow from Scranton Motors of Vernon, CT. utilizing the State of Connecticut Bid Contract was filed.
Item 26. Letter from Planning Commission re: Runge Drive-Street Acceptance and their recommendation that this not be accepted as a City Street as all work has not been completed was filed.
Item 27. Claims submitted against the City by Wayne Rivera, 12 Fairmont St., Meriden; Mary Ann Janota, 843 Edgewood Road, Kensington; Geoffrey Fitzgerald, 123 Alexander Drive, Meriden; Patricia Blecich, 336 Parker Avenue South, Meriden; John George, 23 Lincoln Court, Meriden; David Szymaszek, 36 Maple Avenue, Meriden; Ken Hewitt, 22 Lucia Drive, Meriden; Todd Gagne, 143 Miller Street, Meriden; Marianne Horvath, 200 Paddock Avenue, Meriden were referred to Legal & Safety & Risk.
Item 33. Meriden Police Department Monthly Report of October 2002 was filed.
Item 34. Meriden Aviation Commission Meeting Minutes of October 15, 2002 were filed.
Item 35. Flood Control Implementation Agency Meeting Minutes of September 3, 2002 were filed.
Item 36. Flood Control Implementation Agency Meeting Minutes of October 1, 2002 were filed.
Item 37. School Building Committee Meeting Minutes of October 3, 2002 were filed.
Item 38. Meriden Public Library Board of Directors Meeting Minutes of September 23, 2002 were filed.
Item 39. Conservation Commission Meeting Minutes of October 2, 2002 were filed.
Item 40. Golf Course Commission Meeting Minutes of September 23, 2002 were filed.
Item 41. Public Utilities Commission Meeting Minutes of September 17, 2002 were filed.
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
Item 23. Presented by Mark Benigni, Robert Clermont, Matthew Dominello, Sr., Joseph Ferrigno Feest, Joseph Galotti, Keith Gordon, Brian Kogut, Patricia Lynes, George McGoldrick, Michael Rohde, Walter Shamock, Anthony Tomassetti and Stephen Zerio.
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Whereas, there are many City employees who are currently enlisted as reservists in the armed forces of the United States of America; and
Whereas, these City employees may be deployed to various military bases to serve our country in the War on Terrorism; and
Whereas, these employees may suffer a loss of wages, resulting in undue financial hardship, pursuant to this required leave of absence; and
Whereas, this gesture of support and encouragement would be wholly upheld by the citizens of Meriden (despite our current financial constraints) as an expression of gratitude and respect for the men and women who have placed their own lives in jeopardy for the good of our country; now, therefore,
Be It Resolved, that the City of Meriden shall, upon due showing by an employee of the differential in wages, compensate said employee up to his/her regular base rate of pay; and
Be It Further Resolved, that all benefits (with the exception of retirement credit) shall be tracked as if the employee was on an unpaid leave of absence for the period of deployment. Source of funding to be determined by the Finance Committee.
Anthony Tomassetti, made a motion, seconded by Patricia Lynes, to refer to Finance for source of funding. Motion carried unanimously.
Item 28A. Your Finance Committee to whom was referred the resolution concerning an appropriation for open space (Anderson and Marks property in Berlin) of $133,000 of which $72,702 will be reimbursed by the State on 10/7/02, 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, Joseph F. Galotti, Jr.
Be It Further Ordered, that source of funding to come from the Water Retained Earnings Account.
Brian Kogut, made a motion, seconded by Stephen Zerio, to adopt. Motion carried unanimously.
Item 28B. Your Finance Committee to whom was referred the resolution concerning an agreement with the Town of Wallingford regarding Meriden Markham Airport and City Manager be authorized to execute this agreement on 10/7/02, report that they have attended to the matter and recommend adoption and the passage of the accompanying order:
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Committee: Brian F. Kogut, Chairman, Keith Gordon, Vice-Chairman, Stephen T. Zerio, Walter A. Shamock, Joseph F. Galotti, Jr.
Be It Further Ordered, that this item be approved and that the following language be deleted from the resolution…”and together with such amendments as be deems necessary or reasonable”.
Brian Kogut, made a motion, seconded by Stephen Zerio, to adopt. Motion carried unanimously.
Item 28C. Your Finance Committee, to whom was referred the resolution concerning an appropriation of $24,209.74 from Contingency Fund to pay fees to Updike, Kelly & Spellacy (representing the City Planner) and $15,614.54 from Contingency Fund to pay Cohen and Wolf (representing Planning Commission) on 10/7/02, 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, Joseph F. Galotti, Jr.
Brian Kogut, made a motion, seconded by Joseph Galotti, to adopt. Motion carried. Councilor Tomassetti voted Nay.
Item 28D. Your Finance Committee, to whom was referred the resolution concerning Capital Improvement Plan on 8/19/02, 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, Joseph F. Galotti, Jr.
Be It Ordered, that the CIP 2002/2003, minus the Board of Education’s portion, be approved.
Be It Further Ordered, that the CIP 2002/2003 for the Board of Education be approved.
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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 485,000 485,000
Fire 188,000 188,000
Library 105,000 105,000
MIS 50,000 50,000
Police 385,000 385,000
Public Works 3,469,000 3,469,000
Senior Center 87,294 69,836 17,458
Transit District 25,000 20,000 5,000
SMVFD 8,400 8,400
TOTAL GENERAL FUND 5,833,726 1,080,468 4,753,258
CITY ENTERPRISE FUNDS:
Water Pollution 4,778,000 4,778,000 0
Water Division 375,000 375,000 0
Board of Education 18,217,467 14,573,973 3,643,494
TOTAL ENTERPRISE & BD OF ED 23,370,467 19,726,973 3,643,494
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GRAND TOTALS 29,204,193 20,807,441 8,396,752
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 Modules Total 15,000 15,000
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DEPT.DEV. & ENF. Demo of hazardous structures 450,000 450,000
Open Space Study 10,000 10,000
Inspector Cars (2) 25,000 25,000
Total 485,000 485,000
FIRE DEPARTMENT Station #5 Renovations/roof 120,000 120,000
Repl. Dpt. Chief Vehicle 28,000 28,000
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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 Fuel Mgmt. System 25,000 25,000
Move/install radio trans. 175,000 175,000
Police cars & van (11) 185,000 185,000
Total 385,000 385,000
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 50,000 50,000
Sidewalks-Citywide 300,000 300,000
Subtotal 1,400,000 1,400,000
PARKS 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
Beaver upgrade 50,000 50,000
City Hall grounds 25,000 25,000
1711 rehab (south wall) 30,000 30,000
Subtotal 375,000 375,000
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 800,000 800,000
dump trucks (1) 125,000 125,000
Brook dredge 50,000 50,000
Subtotal 975,000 975,000
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 Trucks(1) Subtotal 160,000 160,000
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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 3,469,000 3,469,000
SMVFD Building Security Total: 8,400 8,400
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 5,833,726 1,080,468 4,753,258
ENTERPRISE FUNDS AND
BOARD OF EDUCATION
Department Project Description Cost Reimbursement City Net
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
Total 375,000 375,000 0
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
Total 18,217,467 14,573,973 3,643,494
TOTAL ENTERPRISE FUND AND BOARD OF EDUCATION 23,370,467 19,726,973 3,643,494
GRAND TOTAL 29,204,193 20,807,441 8,396,752
Brian Kogut, made a motion, seconded by Stephen Zerio, to adopt. Walter Shamock, made a motion, seconded by Robert Clermont, to divide the question. Motion carried unanimously. Brian Kogut, made a motion, seconded by Joseph Galotti, to adopt the Capital Improvement Plan for 2002-2003 minus the Board of Education portion. Motion carried unanimously. Brian Kogut, made a motion, seconded by Joseph Galotti, to adopt the Capital Improvement Plan 2002-2003 for the Board of Education. After much discussion, Joseph Galotti, made a motion, seconded by Stephen Zerio, to move the question. Motion carried unanimously. Vote
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taken on base motion to adopt Capital Improvement Plan 2002-2003 for the Board of Education. Motion carried. Councilors Shamock and Tomassetti voted Nay.
Item 29A. Your Public Safety Committee, to whom was referred the resolution concerning stop sign be installed at the corner of Gwen Road and Gwen Place on 10/7/02, 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.
Matthew Dominello, made a motion, seconded by Joseph Galotti, to adopt. Motion carried unanimously.
Item 29B. Your Public Safety Committee, to whom was referred the resolution concerning Memorandum of Understanding for Fire-Rescue Response Plan and City Manager be authorized to execute this agreement on 10/7/02, report that they have attended to the matter and recommend adoption.
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 Anthony Tomassetti, to adopt. Motion carried unanimously.
Item 29C. Your Public Safety Committee, to whom was referred a letter to Mayor Benigni from Janet Cerbie of 1274 East Main Street re: Garbage trucks picking up trash at 3:15 a.m. in the morning on 9/16/02, 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.
Matthew Dominello, made a motion, seconded by Anthony Tomassetti, to adopt. Motion carried unanimously.
Item 30A. Your Public Works and Parks & Recreation Committee, to whom was referred a petition concerning swamp like area north of Amity Street between Detroit Avenue and Button Street on 7/15/02, report that they have attended to the matter and recommend the following:
Committee: Michael S. Rohde, Chairperson, Joseph Galotti, Vice-Chairperson, Brian Kogut, George McGoldrick, Walter Shamock.
Be It Ordered, that a study be authorized to determine what needs to be done, develop a cost estimate with funds to be appropriated from Drainage Bond Account and report back to the Committee for recommendations.
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Michael Rohde, made a motion, seconded by Walter Shamock, to adopt. Motion carried unanimously.
Item 30B. Your Public Works and Parks & Recreation Committee, to whom was referred a staff report concerning drainage problems that are not City’s responsibility report that they have attended to the matter and recommend the following:
Committee: Michael S. Rohde, Chairperson, Joseph Galotti, Vice-Chairperson, Brian Kogut, George McGoldrick, Walter Shamock.
Be It Ordered, that staff develop a policy that addresses the issue of drainage that is not a city problem and report back to the Committee.
Michael Rohde, made a motion, seconded by Joseph Galotti, to adopt. Motion carried unanimously.
Item 30C. 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, Walter Shamock.
Be It Ordered, that this item be filed as Planning Commission recommended denial as all work has not been completed. (See Item #26 of 11/18/02).
Michael Rohde, made a motion, seconded by Joseph Galotti, to adopt. Motion carried unanimously.
Item 30D. Your Public Works and Parks & Recreation Committee, to whom was referred a Public Safety Committee Report recommending a feasibility study be done in the area of 540 New Hanover Avenue for recommendations to alleviate accidents in the area on 4/15/02, report that they have attended to the matter and recommend the following:
Committee: Michael S. Rohde, Chairperson, Joseph Galotti, Vice-Chairperson, Brian Kogut, George McGoldrick, Walter Shamock.
Be It Ordered, that a guardrail be installed in the area which will deflect and not breakaway; and
Be It Further Ordered, that more lighting will be installed in the area on Pole #3663.
Michael Rohde, made a motion, seconded by Joseph Galotti, to adopt. Motion carried unanimously.
Item 30E. Your Public Works and Parks & Recreation Committee, to whom was referred a Public Works and Parks & Recreation Committee Report concerning staff develop cost estimates
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to install guardrail, delineators and lighting in the area of 540 New Hanover Avenue on 8/19/02, report that they have attended to the matter and recommend filing.
Michael Rohde, made a motion, seconded by George McGoldrick, to adopt. Motion carried unanimously.
Item 30F. Your Public Works and Parks & Recreation Committee, to whom was referred a letter concerning Rushford Center of Middletown applying for inclusion in City’s CIDEWALK Program to repair 90 feet of slate sidewalk along Wall Street and 110 feet of concrete sidewalk along granite curbing on Parker Avenue North on 8/19/02, report that they have attended to the matter and recommend adoption.
Committee: Michael S. Rohde, Chairperson, Joseph Galotti, Vice-Chairperson, Brian Kogut, George McGoldrick, Walter Shamock.
Michael Rohde, made a motion, seconded by Joseph Galotti, to adopt. Motion carried unanimously.
Item 30G. Your Public Works and Parks & Recreation Committee, to whom was referred a petition concerning City of Meriden provide Springdale Avenue with new sidewalks on 10/21/02 report that they have attended to the matter and recommend filing.
Committee: Michael S. Rohde, Chairperson, Joseph Galotti, Vice-Chairperson, Brian Kogut, George McGoldrick, Walter Shamock.
Michael Rohde, made a motion, seconded by Joseph Galotti, to adopt. Motion carried unanimously.
Item 30H. Your Public Works and Parks & Recreation Committee, to whom was referred the resolutions concerning paving of Mosher Street, Hicks Street, Rice Road, Prann Court, Whitney Drive, Stoddard Drive, Mildred Road, Ridgewood Road and Elmhurst Avenue on various dates report that they have attend to the matter and recommend the following:
Committee: Michael S. Rohde, Chairperson, Joseph Galotti, Vice-Chairperson, Brian Kogut, George McGoldrick, Walter Shamock.
Be It Ordered, that all the above streets with the exception of Elmhurst Avenue be referred to staff for their recommendation for next year’s paving list; and
Be It Further Ordered, that the residents of Elmhurst Avenue be notified by staff that their street is not an accepted City street; and
Be It Further Ordered, that staff advise the residents of Elmhurst Avenue on policy to have a street accepted.
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Michael Rohde, made a motion, seconded by Joseph Galotti, to adopt. Motion carried unanimously.
Item 30I. Your Public Works and Parks & Recreation Committee, to whom was referred a resolution concerning replacement of sidewalks on Lincoln Court on 11/08/02, report that they have attended to the matter and recommend the following:
Committee: Michael S. Rohde, Chairperson, Joseph Galotti, Vice-Chairperson, Brian Kogut, George McGoldrick, Walter Shamock.
Be It Ordered, that this item be referred to staff for their recommendation for inclusion in the City’s Sidewalk Program.
Michael Rohde, made a motion, seconded by Joseph Galotti, to adopt. Motion carried unanimously.
Item 30J. Your Public Works and Parks & Recreation Committee, to whom was referred a resolution concerning appropriation not to exceed $225,000 be made for facility improvements to Jack Barry, Ed Walsh and South Meriden Little Leagues on 10/7/02 report that they have attended to the matter and recommend filing.
Committee: Michael S. Rohde, Chairperson, Joseph Galotti, Vice-Chairperson, Brian Kogut, George McGoldrick, Walter Shamock.
Michael Rohde, made a motion, seconded by Walter Shamock, to adopt. Motion carried unanimously.
Item 30K. Your Public Works and Parks & Recreation Committee, to whom was referred a resolution concerning plaque for W.W.II servicemen on 10/7/02, report that they have attended to the matter and recommend the following:
Committee: Michael S. Rohde, Chairperson, Joseph Galotti, Vice-Chairperson, Brian Kogut, George McGoldrick, Walter Shamock.
Michael Rohde, made a motion, seconded by Walter Shamock, to adopt. Motion carried unanimously.
Item 30L. Your Public Works and Parks & Recreation Committee, to whom was referred a letter from Robert Budnick concerning traffic on Hanover Road on 10/7/02 report that they have attended to the matter and recommend referral to Public Safety Committee.
Committee: Michael S. Rohde, Chairperson, Joseph Galotti, Vice-Chairperson, Brian Kogut, George McGoldrick, Walter Shamock.
Michael Rohde, made a motion, seconded by Walter Shamock, to adopt. Motion carried unanimously.
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Item 30M. Your Public Works and Parks & Recreation Committee, to whom was referred a resolution concerning appropriation for safety net at Ceppa Field on 8/19/02, report that they have attended to the matter and recommend denial.
Committee: Michael S. Rohde, Chairperson, Joseph Galotti, Vice-Chairperson, Brian Kogut, George McGoldrick, Walter Shamock.
Michael Rohde, made a motion, seconded by Walter Shamock, to adopt. Motion carried. Councilor Clermont voted Nay.
Item 31. No report from Human Services.
Item 32. No report from Economic Development, Housing & Zoning.
Brian Kogut, made a motion, seconded by Stephen Zerio, to rescind the Consent Calendar in regards to Item MNO#42. Motion carried unanimously.
Item MNO42. Presented by Brian F. Kogut, by request.
Whereas, William E. McClane was retained by the City in 1992 to perform classification and compensation studies as required by certain collective bargaining units; and
Whereas, McClane performed those services as requested; and
Whereas, McClane has submitted invoices for those services and demanded payment in the amount of $41,000; and
Whereas, the Department of Law has negotiated an agreement whereby McClane will accept $13,000 as payment in full for said services; now, therefore,
Be It Resolved, that:
The sum of $13,000 is appropriated from the Contingency Fund for payment to William E. McClane for services rendered to the City as set forth above; and
The City Attorney is authorized to take such actions and execute any documents necessary to effectuate said agreement.
Brian Kogut, made a motion, seconded by Stephen Zerio, to adopt. Motion carried unanimously.
There being no other business to be brought before the Council, Stephen Zerio, made a motion, seconded by Brian Kogut, to adjourn. Motion carried unanimously. The meeting adjourned at 8:20 p.m.
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Lori N. Canney
Clerk of the City Council
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