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The Meriden City Council’s regular meeting of May 5, 2003 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, Keith Gordon, Brian Kogut, Patricia Lynes, George McGoldrick, Michael Rohde, Walter Shamock, Anthony Tomassetti and Stephen Zerio.
OTHERS IN ATTENDANCE: Lawrence J. Kendzior, Corporation Counsel, Roger L. Kemp, City Manager and Robert Curry, Acting Director of Finance.
Stephen Zerio, made a motion, seconded by Patricia Lynes, to bring forth a Consent Calendar and to approve the minutes of April 21, 2003 and to adopt the Consent Calendar as previously prepared. Motion carried unanimously.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Item 1. Presented by Stephen T. Zerio, by request.
Whereas, the Regional Growth Partnership of South Central Connecticut (RGP) funds environmental assessments for commercial development sites; and
Whereas, RGP solicits applications from its member municipalities; and
Whereas, RGP invited the City of Meriden to submit an application for grant funds to fund a pre-demolition Asbestos and Lead Pain Survey for 1 and 77 State Street (the HUB building); and
Whereas, the City’s Economic Development Office submitted such an application on April 15, 2003 and RGP agreed on that date to provide up to $15,000 in grant funds for this Survey; and
Whereas, this grant is contingent on City Council approval and does not involve any cost to the City; now, therefore,
Be It Resolved, that the City Council accepts this $15,000 grant from RGP; and
Be It Further Resolved, that the City Manager, Roger Kemp, is hereby authorized to execute any and all documentation related to the receipt of this grant from RGP.
Referred to Economic Development, Housing & Zoning.
Item 3. Presented by Stephen T. Zerio.
Whereas, the City has acquired certain properties through foreclosure; and
Whereas, certain of these properties are located at 125 Grove Street; and
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Whereas, the City’s Economic Development Task Force is responsible for disposing of such properties; and
Whereas, the Economic Development Task Force recommends these properties be sold to a contiguous property owner; and
Whereas, the Economic Development Task Force recommends this property not be developed or used to increase density in any other lot; now, therefore,
Be It Resolved, that the aforementioned property is hereby declared surplus and may be disposed of by said Task Force.
Referred to Planning, Economic Development, Housing & Zoning.
Item 4. Presented by Stephen T. Zerio.
Whereas, the City has acquired certain properties through foreclosure; and
Whereas, certain of these properties are located at 9-11 Colony Street, 13 Colony Street, 25 Colony Street, 33 Colony Street; and
Whereas, the City’s Economic Development Task Force is responsible for disposing of such properties; and
Whereas, the Economic Development Task Force recommends these properties be offered for sale through the Request for Proposal process; now, therefore,
Be It Resolved, that the aforementioned property is hereby declared surplus and may be disposed of by said Task Force.
Referred to Planning, Economic Development, Housing & Zoning.
Item 5. Presented by Patricia Lynes.
Whereas, over the past few years, the state budget has dramatically decreased health benefits to the uninsured; and
Whereas, the changes in the state medical programs have made Connecticut residents more reliant on local community resources; and
Whereas, the City of Meriden, Department of Health and Human Services recognizes the need to have available an emergency medical fund to assist Meriden residents when no other resources can be identified; now, therefore,
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Be It Resolved, that the City establish an “emergency medical fund” upon successful funding of The Cuno Foundation in an amount not to exceed $10,000 for the period from June 1, 2003 through May 31, 2005; and
Be It Further Resolved, that the “emergency medical fund” will be administered by the Department of Human Services according to established procedures.
Referred to Human Services.
Item 6. Presented by Patricia D. Lynes.
Whereas, the State Health Department has implemented State Statute, P.A. 01-04 which mandates annual inspections of barbershops, hairdressing and cosmetology shops at the local health level; now, therefore,
Be It Resolved, that Chapter 70 “Barbershops, Hairdressing, and Cosmetology Shops” be added to the Meriden City Code.
Chapter 70
BARBERSHOPS, HAIRDRESSING AND COSMETOLOGY SHOPS
§ 70-1 Definitions
§ 70-2 Plan Review and Pre-Operation Inspections
§ 70-3 Permits
§ 70-4 Annual Inspections
§ 70-5 License Suspension and Revocation
§ 70-6 License Suspension/Non-Renewal
§ 70-7 License Reinstatement
§ 70-8 Equipment and Facilities
§ 70-9 Maintenance and Operation
§ 70-10 Hygiene of Operators
§ 70-11 Smoking Prohibited
§ 70-12 Proper Attire Required
§ 70-13 Display of Registration Certificate
§ 70-14 Violation and Penalties
§ 70-1. Definitions.
For the purpose of this chapter,
“Barbering” - includes the following described practices when performed by a barber licensed in the State of Connecticut, upon the head, face, scalp or neck for cosmetic purposes only:
The cutting, trimming, or shaving of the hair.
Singeing, shampooing, dyeing, coloring or styling of the hair.
The application of cosmetic preparations, hair tonics, antiseptics, powders, oils, clays, creams or lotions.
Giving facial and scalp massage or the application of oils, creams, lotions or other preparations, either by hand or mechanical appliances.
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“Barbershop” – any establishment engaged in the practice of barbering for the public.
“Director of Health” – The Director of Health for the City of Meriden or his/her duly authorized representative.
“Hairdressing and Cosmetology” – includes the following described practices performed by a licensed hairdresser/cosmetician in the State of Connecticut upon the head, face, scalp, arms, hands, body, legs and feet for cosmetic purposes only.
Dressing, arranging, curling, waving, weaving, cutting, singeing, relaxing/straightening, bleaching and coloring hair.
Treating the scalp, face, neck and arms by massaging, cleansing, exercising, stimulating or manipulating, with the hands, mechanical appliances, or water.
Application of cosmetics, preparations, antiseptics, tonics, lotions, creams, powders, oils, clays, sprays, or any product pertaining to the skin.
Manicuring fingernails of the hand and, for cosmetic purposes only, trimming, filing and painting the healthy toenails of the feet, excluding cutting nail beds, corns, calluses, or other medical treatment involving the foot or ankle.
“Hairdressing or Cosmetology Shop” – any establishment engaged in the practice of hairdressing, cosmetology, or barbering for the public.
“Mobile Work Station” – A modular space which can be used for multiple purposes through the use of mobile equipment.
“Nail Technician” – means a person, who for compensation, cuts, shapes, polishes or enhances the appearance of the nails of the hands, including but not limited to, the application and removal of sculptured or artificial nails.
“Operator” – An operator is a person, including, but not limited to, a licensed hairdresser/cosmetician or barber, or unlicensed person who is performing tasks allowed under the scope of this Code and the Public Health Code of the State of Connecticut.
“Other Services” – the following described practices can be performed by an unlicensed individual under the supervision of a licensed hairdresser/cosmetician in the State of Connecticut:
Manicuring nails of the hands
Performing facials
Shampooing of the hair
Eyebrow arching
Braiding hair
“Shampoo Station” – A shampoo consists of a shampoo bowl (sink) and a shampoo chair.
“Work Area” – A work area is defined as a separate room with more than one work station, or a private room set aside to serve one customer at a time.
“Work Station” – A work station is defined as a chair, countertop and floor space set aside for the purpose of serving a customer, including floor space for the operator to stand while serving the customer.
§ 70-2. Plan Review and Pre-Operation Inspections.
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No barbershop, hairdressing and/or cosmetology shop having a permanent location shall be relocated, constructed, remodeled or extensively altered, nor shall a structure be converted to use as a barbershop or hairdressing and/or cosmetology shop, except in accordance with plans and specification approved by the Meriden Health Department.
Properly prepared plans drawn to a scale of not less than ¼”:1’, and specifications for such construction, remodeling or alteration shall be submitted to the Director of Health, or his/her authorized agent, for review and approval before relocation, construction, remodeling, alteration, or conversion is begun. The plans and specifications shall indicate the proposed layout, arrangement and construction materials of work area and the type and model of proposed fixed equipment and facilities. The plans and specifications shall be submitted with forms furnished by the Director of Health. The Director of Health shall approve the plans and specifications if they meet the requirements of this chapter and the Public Health Code of the State of Connecticut.
Prior to the barbershops, hairdressing and/or cosmetology shops’ opening, the Director of Health, or their authorized agent, shall conduct a pre-operational inspection to determine compliance with the approved plans and specifications and with the requirements of this chapter and the Public Health Code of the State of Connecticut.
§ 70-3. License.
No person, firm or corporation shall maintain or operate any barbershop or hairdressing and/or cosmetology shop without having a valid license issued by the Director of Health. Only a person who complies with the requirements of this Code shall be entitled to receive or retain such a license.
Application for a license shall be made on forms furnished by the Director of Health, wherein the applicant shall state his/her name, address, the address of the place of business, give such other pertinent information as the Director of Health may require and affix his/her signature to the application. All licenses are valid for one (1) year or a portion thereof, and are renewable each year on or before June 30th of each year. The chief corporate officers shall be designated as agents for service when the license is issued to a corporation.
The license fee shall be $50.00.
Fees shall not be prorated.
No license shall be issued or renewed until a completed application has been submitted, the license fee has been paid and the applicant’s barbershop or hairdressing and/or cosmetology shop meets the requirements set forth in this Code and all other applicable state and local regulations.
Licenses shall be valid until the expiration date indicated on the license unless suspended or revoked by the Director of Health, or until such time as the facility changes owners, closes, or goes-out-of-business.
Licenses shall not be transferable from person to person or from location to location.
The Director of Health, or his/her agent, after proper identification, shall be permitted to enter, during normal operating hours, any portion of any barbershop or hairdressing and/or cosmetology shop for the purpose of making inspections to determine compliance with this chapter and the Public Health Code of the State of Connecticut.
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A temporary license to operate a barbershop or hairdressing/cosmetology shop may be granted for a period not to exceed fourteen (14) calendar days. A temporary license shall be required for conducting a public demonstration, a fund-raising event or a public convention.
§ 70-4. Annual Inspections.
At least once a year the Director of Health, or authorized agent, shall inspect each barbershop, hairdressing and/or cosmetology shop and shall make as many additional inspections as are necessary for the enforcement of this chapter and the Public Health Code of the State of Connecticut. A fee of $25.00 will be charged to the license holder for each additional inspection required as a result of non-compliance.
§ 70-5. License Suspension and Revocation.
Failure to comply with the provisions of this chapter and applicable state regulations shall be grounds for revocation or suspension of any license issued under the provision of this chapter.
In the event that the Director of Health or his/her agent finds unsanitary conditions in the operation of a barbershop or hairdressing and/or cosmetology shop, or if a violation or set of violations appears on more than one (1) consecutive inspection report, the Director of Health, may immediately issue a written notice to the license holder, or person in charge, citing such conditions, specifying the corrective action to be taken and time frame within which action shall be taken. If correction is not made in the allotted time, the license may be revoked or suspended.
The Director of Health may suspend, without warning, prior notice or hearing, any license to operate a barbershop or hairdressing and/or cosmetology shop:
if the operation constitutes an imminent hazard to public health; or
if the owner, operator or person in charge has interfered with the performance of the Director of Health’s or his/her agent’s duties.
An imminent health hazard shall include, but is not limited to, any one of the following:
An ongoing break of an infectious, pathogenic or toxic agent capable of being transmitted to consumers; or
The absence of potable water, supplied under pressure, in a quantity which, in the opinion of the Director of Health, is capable of meeting the needs of the facility; or
A sewage backup into the facility; or
An unlicensed individual performing procedures requiring licensure by the Public Health Code of the State of Connecticut.
Suspension shall be effective immediately upon delivery of the written order to the license holder or person in charge of the facility by the Director of Health. When a license is suspended, all cosmetology operations shall cease immediately and shall not resume until written approval to resume has been issued by the Director of Health. The Director of Health shall remove a suspended license from the premises.
When a license is suspended, the holder of a license, or the person in charge, shall be notified in writing of the suspension, and an opportunity for a hearing will be provided if a written request for hearing is filed with the Director of Health by the holder of the license within forty-eight (48) hours. The Director of Health may end the suspension at any time by giving written notice to the license holder if reasons for suspension if reasons for suspension no longer exist.
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Upon receiving a request for a hearing, the Director of Health shall immediately examine the merits of such suspension and may vacate, modify or affirm such suspension.
The license holder who is aggrieved by such action of the Director of Health may, within forty-eight (48) hours after the making of such decision, appeal to the Commissioner of the Connecticut Department of Public Health who shall thereupon immediately notify the authority from whose order the appeal was taken and examine the merits of such suspension and may vacate, modify, or affirm such suspension.
§ 70-6. License Suspension/Non-Renewal.
The Director of Health, after providing opportunity for hearing, may revoke or refuse to renew the license of any person for serious or repeated violations of any of the provisions of this Code, or for interference with the Director of Health in the performance of official duties or for cases where the license to operate has been obtained through nondisclosure, misrepresentation or intentional misstatement of a material fact.
Prior to revocation or non-renewal, the Director of Health shall notify the license holder, or the person in charge at the facility, of the specific reason(s) for such revocation or non-renewal, and that the license shall be revoked or not renewed at the end of ten (10) calendar days following service of such notice, unless a written request for hearing is filed with the Director of Health by the holder of the license within forty-eight (48) hours of such notice. If no request for a hearing is filed within forty-eight (48) hours of such notice, the revocation or non-renewal becomes final. The Director of Health shall remove a revoked license from the premises.
§ 70-7. License Reinstatement.
Suspension.
Whenever a license has been suspended, the holder of the suspended license may make written request for license reinstatement to the Director of Health. Within ten (10) days following receipt of a written request, including a statement signed by the applicant that, in his opinion, the conditions causing the suspension have been corrected, the Director of Health shall make a reinspection. If the Director of Health determines that the applicant has complied with the requirements of this Code and the State Public Health Code, the license shall be reinstated and returned to the license holder.
Revocation/Non-Renewal.
After a period of sixty (60) days from the date of revocation or refusal to renew, a written application may be made for the issuance of a new license. This application will be treated as a new application. All appropriate procedures and inspections will be required, including a plan review.
§ 70-8. Equipment and Facilities.
Every barbershop, hairdressing and/or cosmetology shop shall comply with the following minimum requirements:
Water Supply
An adequate supply of hot and cold running water, at proper temperatures, from a municipal or approved private source shall be provided for service for customers, cleanliness of employees and for washing floors, walls, ceiling and equipment. Hot water at any faucet shall not exceed 110° F.
Waste Disposal
Wastewater from all plumbing fixtures shall be discharged into municipal sewers, or into an approved and properly functioning subsurface septic system.
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(c) Plumbing Fixtures
Plumbing fixtures shall be of impervious material and of a type which is easily cleanable. They shall be free from cracks and from parts which are not readily accessible for cleaning. They shall be of a type which does not constitute a hazard to a public water supply through back siphonage, or cross-connection.
All plumbing installation and fixtures shall conform to applicable building and plumbing codes.
Shampoo bowels shall be used for barbering, hairdressing and cosmetology work only and there shall be a minimum of one (1) shampoo bowl for every three (3) barbers/hairdressers.
A utility sink shall be provided for proper cleaning of surfaces and equipment.
At least one (1) handwash facility shall be located in each private treatment room and in each work area in order to provide for proper handwashing before each customer.
A mop sink shall be provided for cleaning the facility. Those premises in operation prior to the passage of this ordinance are exempt from this requirement.
(d) Floors
Floors shall be nonporous and of such construction as to be easily cleaned. Floors where tinting or shampooing is done, or where chemicals for bleaching hair are used, shall have hard and washable surfaces. Floors shall be kept clean and in good repair. Carpeting or similar floor covering is acceptable for patron wait areas only.
(e) Lighting
Lighting fixtures shall be of a sufficient number and properly placed so as to provide adequate illumination.
Ventilation
The shop will be properly and adequately ventilated so as to remove excess heat and odors. Salon ventilation shall comply with state and local building codes and ordinances.
Cabinets
Cabinets shall be provided for storage of clean linen, towels, blankets and gowns. They shall have tight-fitting doors that shall be kept closed to protect the linen, towels, blankets and gowns from dust and dirt.
Receptacle for Used Towels and Gowns
A covered receptacle, which can be readily emptied and cleansed, shall be provided and maintained in a sanitary manner. Chemically soiled towels and linens shall be stored in fire-retardant containers.
(i) Refuse
Covered containers for hair droppings, paper and other waste material shall be provided and maintained in a sanitary manner.
(j) Toilet Facilities
Adequate toilet facilities and handwash sinks shall be provided for customers and employees. Such facilities and washbasins shall be kept clean and in working order.
Adequate and conveniently located handwashing facilities shall be provided with hot and cold running water through a mixing valve or a combination faucet; a sanitary soap dispenser; and single-use towels for customers and employees.
The use of common soap for more than one (1) person is prohibited.
A covered refuse receptacle shall be provided in the ladies’ room.
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(k) Work Stations
Chairs in work stations shall be at least fifty-four (54) inches apart, center to center. Those premises in operation prior to the passage of this ordinance are exempt from this requirement.
A two (2) foot wide workspace shall be maintained behind each chair for the operator. Those premises in operation prior to the passage of this ordinance are exempt from this requirement.
Three (3) foot wide aisles that are separate and discreet from work areas shall be maintained throughout the shop.
No hair dryers shall be placed in any waiting room or encroach on the required three 3 foot wide aisle space.
(l) Barbershop or Hairdressing and/or Cosmetology Shop in Residence
A barbershop or hairdressing and/or cosmetology shop located in residence shall be
confined to a separate room, separated with high ceiling-high partitions and provided with a door to be closed at all times.
The area within a home operated as a barbershop or hairdressing and/or cosmetology shop shall be equipped with the facilities and instruments required in all such establishments.
§ 70-9. Maintenance and Operation
Every barbershop, hairdressing and/or cosmetology shop shall comply with the following minimum requirements:
General Cleanliness
The license holder of every barbershop or hairdressing and/or cosmetology shop shall keep it in a clean and sanitary condition at all times.
No hair droppings shall be allowed to accumulate on floors. Hair droppings shall be removed frequently and as soon as possible, in such a manner as not to cause objectionable conditions.
Walls, Ceiling and Fixtures
Ceilings shall be kept in good repair, and cracks in walls, especially around baseboards, shall be filled in so as to prevent the harboring and breeding of insects. All windows shall be screened to prevent the entry of flying insects.
Cabinets, shelves, furniture, shampoo bowls and fixtures shall be kept clean and free of dust, dirt and hair droppings. Arms, seats and rests of chairs shall be wiped of hair droppings after serving each customer.
Sanitary Services
No person affected with an infectious disease shall be attended.
A towel shall not be used for more than one (1) person without being properly laundered before each use.
A sanitary paper strip or clean towel shall be placed completely around the neck of each customer before an apron or any other protective device is fastened around the neck.
A properly laundered towel or paper shall cover the headrest of the chair for each customer before the customer is permitted to recline in such chair.
Foot baths and spas shall be emptied and cleaned and sanitized after each use and between serving customers, including the removal of filter screens for cleaning.
Scraping of calluses from the feet with razor-sharp credo or similar blades is prohibited.
Steel nail files are prohibited. Single use emery boards shall be used and disposed of after each customer.
The cutting of cuticles using cuticle scissors or a similar tool is prohibited.
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All manicure workstations shall be thoroughly cleaned after each customer.
Clean towels shall be delivered in closed containers and kept in a clean, closed cabinet or closet. A commercial linen service shall be used for laundering if not done on the premises.
A sanitizing agent shall be used when washing towels and linens on the premises.
Sanitation of Equipment and Implements
Hair brushes, combs and all other implements used on a customer shall be kept clean and sanitary at all times and shall undergo thorough cleansing and sanitizing after serving each customer or single-service disposable implements shall be used.
Cleaned and sanitized implements shall be stored in sanitary-covered containers which shall contain a disinfectant, or in a clean drawer.
After handling a customer affected with an eruption or whose skin is broken out or is inflamed or contains pus, the instruments shall be effectively cleaned, washed with soap or a detergent and water, then rinsed with water having a temperature of at least one hundred seventy degrees Fahrenheit (170ºF) or allowed to remain for five (5) minutes in alcohol {seventy to eighty percent (70%-80%)} or some other approved disinfectant or sanitizing process.
Shaker-top containers shall be provided for dispensing lotions and powders.
Single-service towels, papers and other material shall be disposed of in the proper receptacle immediately after use and shall not be used again.
All disposable materials that come into contact with blood and/or body fluids shall be disposed of in sealable plastic bags prior to placing in the waste receptacle.
All articles that come into direct contact with the customer’s skin, nails, or hair that cannot be effectively cleaned and sanitized shall be disposed of in a covered waste receptacle immediately after use.
Shaving Brushes, Mugs, Finger Bowls, and Credo Blades
The use of shaving brushes, shaving mugs and credo blades is prohibited. The use of finger bowls for manicure and/or pedicure purposes is allowed, but the finger bowl shall be properly cleaned and sanitized after each customer. Disposable, single-use finger bowls may be used.
Alum and Other Astringents
Alum or other material used to stop the flow of blood shall be applied in powdered or liquid form only.
Neck Dusters, Powder Puffs, Makeup Brushes and Sponges
The use of brush neck dusters, powder puffs, makeup brushes and sponges is prohibited unless they are single-use disposable implements.
Animals, Pets or Live Birds
No animals, pets or live birds shall be kept in any barbershop or hairdressing and/or cosmetology shop. This prohibition does not apply to trained guide dogs (or dogs in training) for persons with disabilities.
§ 70-10. Hygiene of Operators
Cleanliness of Operators
The hands of the operators shall be thoroughly washed with soap and warm water before serving each customer and immediately after using the toilet, or eating.
(b) Health of Operators
No person known to be affected with any communicable disease in an infectious stage shall engage in barbering, hairdressing or cosmetology, and no person so affected shall be employed as a barber, hairdresser or cosmetician.
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(c) Operators shall not eat nor drink while providing services to a customer.
§ 70-11. Smoking Prohibited
No operator shall smoke while providing services to a customer.
§ 70-12. Proper Attire
Operators shall wear, while attending any customer in a barbershop or hairdressing or cosmetology shop, clean, washable garments having at least one-quarter (1/4) length sleeves.
§ 70-13. Display of Registration Certificate
All persons engaged in the actions normally associated with the activities of a barber, hairdresser, cosmetician or nail technician shall be properly licensed by the Connecticut Department of Public Health (except students under the supervision of a licensed individual) and the license shall be displayed in a conspicuous place adjacent to or near each workstation so that the public may see it.
§ 70-14. Violations and Penalties
Unless otherwise provided, any person, firm or corporation who violates any provision of this chapter shall be issued a citation of not more than ninety-nine dollars ($99.00) for each violation.
It shall be the responsibility of the violator to abate the violation as ordered by the Director of Health. Each day’s violation shall be deemed a separate offense.
Any person, firm or corporation operating a barbershop, beauty salon and/or nail salon establishment without a license under the provisions of this Chapter shall be fined not more than ninety-nine dollars ($99.00) for each such violation. Each day of operation without a license shall constitute a separate violation. Violation of this chapter may also subject said person, firm or corporation to the provisions of Section 19a-206 of the Connecticut General Statutes.
Be It Further Resolved, that this chapter shall be effective upon passage and publication thereof.
Referred to Human Services for Public Hearing.
Item 7. Letter to Councilor Dominello from Diane Sequist, Chairman of Special Day for Special People Committee requesting $1,000 contribution was referred to Finance.
Item 8. Letter to Mayor Benigni from Hubert Rule requesting that the South Meriden Memorial Park be completed was referred to Public Works and Parks & Recreation.
Item 9. Letter to Councilor Rohde from Joan Malczynski requesting that Broadview Terrace be paved was referred to Public Works and Parks & Recreation.
Item 10. Letter to City Council from Planning Commission re: Benjamin Street and their recommendation to deny without prejudice the request to convert a portion of
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Benjamin Street to 2 way traffic. The reason for this recommendation is to give Engineering Department more time to study the site. Filed.
Item 11. Letter to City Council from John Cerrato requesting “No Parking” signs be installed on Prince Street from the entrances of the Polish Knights Club parking lots down to the corner of Willow Street and on the north and south sides of Willow Street for 15 feet was referred to Public Safety.
Item 12. Claims submitted against the City by Anthony Volo, 34 Harness Drive, Meriden; MaryAnn Rys, 11 South Third Street, Meriden; William & Silvia DiMella, 65 Elmwood Drive, Meriden; Thomas & Deborah Molloy, 749 Yale Avenue, Meriden; Richard & Maria Valentino, 521 Bee Street, Meriden; Michelle Boccuzzio, 317 Maple Avenue, Meriden; Jaime Badillo, 11 Camp Street, #2, Meriden; Carey Beisel, 19 Quinlan Avenue, #2, Meriden; Stephen Cornell, 138 Fairway Drive, Meriden; David Cardona, 56 Cartpath Drive, Meriden; Gordon Ives, 43 Jerome Avenue, Meriden; James Moreschi, 223 Allen Avenue, Meriden; Evelyn Carabetta, 509 Paddock Avenue, Meriden were referred to Legal and Safety & Risk.
Item 19. Meriden Police Department Monthly Report for March 2003 was filed.
Item 20. Conservation Commission Meeting Minutes of March 5, 2003 were filed.
Item 21. Conservation Commission Meeting Minutes of April 2, 2003 were filed.
Item 22. School Building Committee Special Meeting Minutes of April 10, 2003 were filed.
Item 23. Golf Course Commission Meeting Minutes of March 25, 2003 were filed.
Item MNO24. Presented by Mark Benigni.
Whereas, the City of Meriden has adopted an Affirmative Action Policy Statement and an Equal Opportunities Ordinance prohibiting discrimination in employment; and
Whereas, the State of Connecticut as enacted similar statutes and policies, including the prohibition of discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation, which statutes apply to all municipalities, including Meriden; and
Whereas, the Policy and Ordinance of the City should, at a minimum, include all classes included in the statutes of the State; and
Whereas, discrimination in the area of employment and employment opportunities on the basis of sexual orientation should be prohibited; now, therefore,
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Be It Resolved, that:
Section 101-1 of the City Code, and the Affirmative Action Policy Statement of the City of Meriden are each amended as set forth in the attached ordinance and policy statement; and
Be It Further Resolved, that: Said amendments shall be effective upon passage and publication thereof dispensed with.
CITY OF MERIDEN
AFFIRMATIVE ACTION POLICY STATEMENT
The employment policies and practices of the City of Meriden are to recruit and employ qualified job applicants without discrimination based on race, color, religion, creed, age, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, or disability. No employee shall be subjected to sexual harassment by others in seeking to attain employment or while employed.
Such actions shall include, but are not limited to, the following:
Employment upgrade, demotion or transfer;
Recruitment or recruitment advertising;
Lay-off or termination;
Rates of pay or other forms of compensation; and selection for training, including apprenticeship, if any.
The City of Meriden emphasizes this policy to assure compliance to the Civil Rights Act of 1964 as amended, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, Presidential Executive Orders #11246 and #11375, the Connecticut Fair Employment Practices Act (Chapter 563 of the Connecticut General Statutes annotated re. 1958, as amended), the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Era Veterans Rehabilitation Act of 1974, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Title VII and VIII of the Public Health Service Act and the City of Meriden Ordinances as set down in the Code of the City (Chapter 8-3/4) “Equal Opportunities Ordinance” (ord, of 12/7/70, and 1, CCJ., pp. 1063-1075) page 196.51 and all other laws which pertain to Equal Employment Opportunity. The City of Meriden recognizes that the effective
application of this policy requires that certain positive steps be taken; and it will, therefore, undertake a program of Affirmative Action to make known its commitment in this regard.
§ 101.1. Title.
This chapter shall be known as the “Equal Opportunities Ordinance.”
§ 101.2. Declaration of findings and policy.
The population of Meriden is composed of people of diverse familial status, races, colors, religions, creeds, national origins and physical and mental abilities. It is essential to the health, safety and welfare of the city and its inhabitants that those differences serve only as bases of individual and community strength and integrity and not as causes of discrimination, segregation and restricted opportunities. Discrimination and its consequences cost the city and its people dearly. They cause unsafe and unsanitary housing, unemployment and underemployment and human waste.
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Denial of equal opportunities to any person because of familial status, race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religion, creed, national origin or physical or mental disability is against the public policy of the State of Connecticut. Government initiative to repair the consequences of past denials of equal opportunities, and to prevent such denials in the future, promotes the state’s public policy. Because Meriden’s population is diverse in familial status, race, color, religion, national origin and physical and mental abilities and the need for inter-group respect and understanding is therefore great, it is essential that official local action be taken to promote and ensure equality of opportunity for all residents of the city.
The City of Meriden does hereby reaffirm its policy to ensure equal opportunity in employment for all persons; to prohibit discrimination in employment because of race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, national origin ancestry or physical or mental disability except in case of bona fide occupational qualification or need; to promote the full realization of equal employment opportunity through a continuing intensive affirmative program in each department of the city which will be an integral part of every aspect of personnel policies and practices in the employment, development, advancement and treatment of employees of the City of Meriden to the maximum extent possible.
The City of Meriden will endeavor to ensure full participation of all persons contracting or providing services to the City of Meriden and through this cooperative effort will ultimately improve community conditions that affect employability. The equal opportunity clause shall be incorporated in all purchase orders, leases, contracts, etc., covered by Executive Order 11246, as amended, and its implementing regulations.
The City of Meriden, as evidence of its intent to comply with basic policies and procedures necessary for equal employment opportunity standards, does hereby direct the City Council to adopt an affirmative action policy statement which will be on file in the Town Clerk’s office and the office of the City Manager.
(Amended 7-6-76; 1-21-97)
Referred to Human Services for Public Hearing.
Item MNO25. Presented by Keith Gordon and Robert Clermont.
Whereas, the South Meriden Youth League uses Habershon Field in South Meriden to provide recreational opportunities to South Meriden youth; and
Whereas, Habershon Field in South Meriden is in need of repair and improvement; and
Whereas, the South Meriden Youth League has agreed to provide many improvements to the maintenance of the field and its use; and
Whereas, the City has cooperated with other youth leagues in the improvement and repair of their facilities; and
Whereas, the League has worked together with the Parks and Recreation Division to identify and itemize the costs of needed repairs and improvements, all of
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which will provide a safer and better facility for the use of the League and the general public in South Meriden; now, therefore,
Be It Resolved, that the sum of $17,100 is appropriated for the repairs and improvements identified on the attached letter, which repairs and improvements are hereby approved; and
Be It Further Resolved, that the source of funding shall be determined by the Finance Committee of the City Council.
To: Keith Gordon April 22, 2003
From: Ralph Riello
Re: SMYL Maintenance Items
Dear Keith:
Pursuant to our recent discussion, enclosed is the list of items for SMYL. I have prioritized them and included estimates. A similar request was sent to Chris Bourdon on April 3, 2003. Thanks again for your help with our league needs. Please pass my thanks along to the folks at Parks and Rec.
Items to be acquired with anticipated funding:
Babe Ruth Field:
Fence installed around Babe Ruth field. $7,500.00
Includes installation of 6’ chain link with gates & padlocks.
Safety capping for fence top. $600.00
Maintenance items needed as soon as possible:
Babe Ruth Concession Stand: $4,500.00
Water line restored, and stainless steel sink installed at Babe Ruth Concession stand.
Service window added to south side of building, left of door.
Replace existing door with “split door” that has service top on the bottom section. Includes labor and materials.
Main Concession Stand: $4,500.00
Roof repairs for water leak.
Removal and installation of new doors.
One steel security, two screen doors.
Includes materials and labor.
Miscellaneous Items:
In the interest of doing our part to help keep SMYL and Habershon Park a quality facility, the following items have been passed by the SMYL Board of Directors.
Increased dumpster pick up from once to twice per week.
Contracted with a cleaning company to clean the concession stands weekly.
Purchased a new tractor & garden equipment for improved field maintenance.
Purchased new unions and equipment for Babe Ruth and Youth Divisions
Scheduled two field maintenance days April 5th and 12th to clean up park
Constructed a shed at the “B” Field for storage of “B” league items
Allowed Wilcox Tech use of Babe Ruth Field this season
Referred to Finance and Public Works and Parks & Recreation.
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Item 2. Presented by Mark Benigni and Stephen T. Zerio.
Whereas, the lighting fixtures at Ceppa Field are dangerous and need to be removed immediately; and
Whereas, portions of these lights have fallen on the field and, for this reason, this field has been closed for use by the public until these lights have been removed; and
Whereas, the cost to remove these lights, which will allow this field to be open again for playing by Meriden’s baseball teams, is $20,000; and
Whereas, the additional cost of this lighting-replacement program will be placed in the City’s CIP for the coming fiscal year; now, therefore,
Be It Resolved, that the sum of $20,000 is hereby authorized from the City’s Contingency Budget to remove these lights, which will open up these fields for public use; and
Be It Further Resolved, that the staff be directed to make these repairs immediately, and place the remainder of funds for this project in the City’s CIP for the coming fiscal year.
Brian Kogut, made a motion, seconded by Stephen Zerio, to adopt. Motion carried unanimously.
Item 13. Your Finance Committee, to whom was referred the City Manager’s Proposed Budget for FY 2003/2004 on 3/3/03, 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 R. Galotti, Jr.
General Fund…………………………………..$154,925,301
Sewer Authority………………………………. 5,048,905
Water-Fiscal Division………………………… 1,024,961
Water Department…………………………….. 6,695,939
Golf Course…………………………………… 697,317
1st Motion: Increase Surplus Property line item from $50,000 to $100,000.
2nd Motion: Delete $1 million from Undesignated Fund Balance.
3rd Motion: Create a line item “Bradley Trust Fund” - $195,000 and the following line items to come from this fund: Park & Rec. Expense & Supplies - $65,000; Park Maintenance/Vandalism - $20,000; Heat, Energy, & Lights - $90,000; Vandalism - $5,000; Security - $15,000.
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4TH Motion:
Reduce Fire Training by $7,500, total $24,500.
Reduce Police Training by $22,000, total $138,000.
Reduce So. Meriden Fire Equipment by $2,000, total $22,265.
Reduce Marketing Promotion by $50,000, total $100,000.
Reduce City Manager by $49,613.
Reduce Development & Enforcement by $57,395.
Reduce Finance by $30,700.
Reduce Health by $46,712.
Reduce MIS by $44,082.
Reduce Personnel by $8,100.
Reduce Police by $154,500.
Reduce Public Works by $249,841.
Reduce Legal by $8,100.
Reduce Fire Overtime Contingency by $84,674.
GENERAL FUND
Dept # Dept. or Division Finance Comm. Recommended
110 City Council 235,055
120 City Manager 366,513
130 Law Department 810,992
150 Personnel 284,671
160 Library 1,795,827
170 City Clerk 402,281
181 Aviation Commission 56,270
182 Elections 211,906
210 Finance Division 1,100,762
212 Insurance 2,529,260
213 Employee Benefits 24,882,465
214 Finance-General Administration 2,673,554
250 Purchasing Division 243,216
260 Tax Collector Division 424,686
270 MIS 688,632
280 Assessor Division 345,776
281 Board of Tax Relief 2,250
510 Development & Enforcement 643,773
520 Inland-Wetlands 2,400
801 Park Department 1,289,750
802 Recreation Department 39,349,920
1000 Education 73,286,108
1184 School Building Committee 1,512
2605 Police Department 9,541,705
2610 Fire Department 6,444,556
2617 Public Safety Dispatch 791,144
2619 S.M. Volunteer Fire Dept. 64,325
2690 Civil Preparedness 11,250
3310 Engineering 645,426
3351 Garage & Warehouse 407,806
3353 Traffic 433,221
3354 Highway 1,425,822
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Dept. # Dept. or Division Finance Comm. Recommended
3355 Landfill Operation 70,000
3357 Waste Collection 935,225
3359 Bulky Waste 372,251
3360 Building Maintenance 795,877
3940 Parking 134,499
4710 Health Division 2,057,084
4720 Social Services Division 191,093
4730 Senior Affairs Division 494,139
4745 Youth Services Division 126,198
5211 Debt Service 17,346,140
Total Budget $154,925,301
Brian Kogut, made a motion, seconded by Keith Gordon, to adopt. Stephen Zerio, made an amendment, seconded by Keith Gordon, to increase the revenue side of the budget with an appropriation of $1,000,000 from the Undesignated Fund Balance. Motion carried. Councilors Galotti and Kogut voted Nay. Matthew Dominello, made an amendment, seconded by Anthony Tomassetti, to reinstate 2 police technicians at a cost of $90,000. Motion carried unanimously. Keith Gordon, made an amendment, seconded by Stephen Zerio, to add $16,000 to Line Item #625 – Police Tag Fund. Motion carried unanimously. Keith Gordon, made an amendment, seconded by Joseph Galotti, to add $19,000 to Line Item #627 – Administration. Motion carried unanimously. Keith Gordon, made an amendment, seconded by Joseph Galotti, to reduce Line Item #357 – Personnel – Legal Fees by $25,000. Motion carried unanimously. Michael Rohde, made an amendment, seconded by Stephen Zerio, to restore $249,841 for the Bulky Waste
Program. George McGoldrick, made an amendment, seconded by Patricia Lynes, to direct the City Manager to instruct Department Heads to develop a Contingent Operating Budget for this coming fiscal year at a level 3% below what they received for this year to be completed by June 30, 2003. Motion carried unanimously. Keith Gordon, made an amendment, seconded by Patricia Lynes, to increase Line Item #390 – Dumping Fees by $100,000. Motion carried unanimously. George McGoldrick, made a motion, seconded by Keith Gordon, to move the question. Motion carried. Councilors Galotti and Rohde voted Nay. Motion taken on base motion to adopt as amended and carried. Councilors Shamock and Clermont voted Nay.
There being nothing further to be brought before the Council, Stephen Zerio, made a motion, seconded by Patricia Lynes, to adjourn. Motion carried unanimously. The meeting adjourned at 9:10 a.m.
Lori N. Canney
Clerk of the City Council
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