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The Meriden City Council’s regular meeting of July 7, 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, Brian Kogut, Patricia Lynes, George McGoldrick, Walter Shamock, Anthony Tomassetti and Stephen Zerio.
Michael Rohde arrived at 7:10 p.m.
OTHERS IN ATTENDANCE: Lawrence J. Kendzior, Corporation Counsel and Roger L. Kemp, City Manager.
Stephen Zerio, made a motion, seconded by Patricia Lynes, to bring forth a Consent Calendar and to approve the minutes of June 16, 2003 and to adopt the Consent Calendar as previously prepared. Motion carried unanimously.
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Item 1. Petition with 13 signatures of residents from Barr Road to install a water main on Barr Road prior to the repair of the street was referred to Public Works and Parks & Recreation and Public Utilities Commission.
Item 4. Presented by Matthew C. Dominello, Sr. and Anthony D. Tomassetti.
Whereas, the Police Department wishes to renew the lease for the office on Pomeroy Avenue in the City of Meriden; and
Whereas, the Chief of Police wishes to use this office space for another twelve (12) months for law enforcement purposes; and
Whereas, the rent for this space will be paid from the State Narcotics Assets Forfeiture Fund; and
Whereas, the extension of this lease is no expense to Meriden taxpayers; now, therefore,
Be It Resolved, that the amount of $6,600 is hereby appropriated from the State’s Narcotics Asset Forfeiture Fund for the payment of this rent for the next six months; and
Be It Further Resolved, that the Legal Department is hereby authorized to prepare a lease extension on this property; and
Be It Further Resolved, that the City Manager is hereby authorized to execute this lease agreement on behalf of the City of Meriden.
Referred to Public Safety.
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Item 5. Presented by Stephen T. Zerio, by request.
Be It Resolved, that all that portion of Fremont Street, running generally north and south, from the northerly streetline of Piedmont Street to the southerly streetline of Bellevue Street, approximately 110 feet long, is hereby discontinued.
The members of the City Council upon adoption of this resolution (in accordance with Section 13a-49 of the Connecticut General Statutes) shall subscribe their names hereto.
Robert Clermont, Matthew C. Dominello, Sr., Joseph Ferrigno Feest, Joseph Galotti, Keith Gordon, Brian F. Kogut, Patricia D. Lynes, George McGoldrick, Michael S. Rohde, Walter A. Shamock, Anthony D. Tomassetti, Stephen T. Zerio, Mark D. Benigni.
Referred to Economic Development, Housing & Zoning and Planning.
Item 6. Presented by Joseph Ferrigno Feest, by request.
Be It Resolved, that all of Profile Street, running generally north and south, from the northerly streetline of Cold Spring Avenue to the southerly streetline of Dixwell Street, approximately 700 feet long, is hereby discontinued; and
Be It Further Resolved, that all that portion of Whaley Avenue, running generally east and west, from the westerly streetline of Profile Street, westerly to it’s present end, is hereby discontinued.
The members of the City Council upon adoption of this resolution (in accordance with Section 13a-49 of the Connecticut General Statutes) shall subscribe their names hereto.
Robert Clermont, Matthew C. Dominello, Sr., Joseph Ferrigno Feest, Joseph Galotti, Keith Gordon, Brian F. Kogut, Patricia D. Lynes, George McGoldrick, Michael S. Rohde, Walter A. Shamock, Anthony D. Tomassetti, Stephen T. Zerio, Mark D. Benigni.
Referred to Economic Development, Housing & Zoning and Planning.
Item 7. Presented by Mark D. Benigni, Stephen T. Zerio and Joseph Ferrigno Feest.
Whereas, Code Enforcement efforts throughout the City have been successful in the restoration and maintenance of City neighborhoods; and
Whereas, it is not only desirous, but necessary, to bring the City to the next step of preservation of safety, health, welfare and aesthetics of the neighborhoods; and
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Whereas, it is obvious that the next stage must be a cooperative and comprehensive effort to control blight; now, therefore,
Be It Resolved, that the City Council hereby adopts and resolves to enforce the attached “Anti-blight Ordinance” per State enabling legislation of the Connecticut General Statutes §7-148 (c)(7)(H)(xv).
Chapter 17, Article 1, Anti-blight Ordinance.
§17.1. Declaration of Policy.
This ordinance is to be known as the Anti-Blight Ordinance and is enacted pursuant to the authority granted to the City of Meriden under Connecticut General Statutes §7-148(c)(7)(H)(xv).
It is found that there exists within the City of Meriden a number of real properties that are in blighted condition, and the continued existence of these properties contributes to the decline of neighborhoods. It is further found that the existence of such properties adversely affects the economic well being of the City and is adverse to the health, safety and welfare of its residents. It is further found that many of the properties can be rehabilitated, reconstructed, demolished and/or re-used so as to provide decent, safe and sanitary housing and commercial facilities, and that such rehabilitation, reconstruction, demolition and/or re-use would eliminate, remedy and prevent the adverse conditions described above.
This code is intended to enhance the minimum standards governing the condition and maintenance of occupied and unoccupied premises, and to establish reasonable safeguards for the health, safety and welfare of the occupants and users of said premises, the community, and the general public. Further, this code is intended to maintain and preserve the integrity of City neighborhoods, to preserve and protect property values, and to control visual blight.
§17.2. Creation or maintenance of blighted premises prohibited.
No owner, agent, tenant, firm, corporation, or person in control of real property, taxable or tax exempt, located in the City of Meriden shall create, allow, maintain, or cause to be maintained, continued, or suffer to exist a blighted premise.
§17.3. Definitions.
For the purposes of this ordinance, the following words, terms and phrases shall have the following meanings, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise.
A. Blight – Any building or structure or any parcel of land in which at least one (1) of the following conditions exist shall be considered blighted.
It is becoming dilapidated as defined herein.
It is not being maintained as defined herein.
It is a fire hazard as determined by the Fire Marshal or documented by the Fire Department or the Building Department.
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It is unsanitary as determined by report of the Department of Health that existing conditions constitute a life threatening hazard or a hazard that puts at risk the health or safety of the citizens of the city.
It is a factor creating a substantial and unreasonable interference with the reasonable and lawful use and enjoyment of other space within the neighborhood.
It is a substantial factor causing serious depreciation of the property values in the neighborhood.
There exists at the property conditions promoting rodent harborage and/or infestation.
There exists at the property overgrown shrubs, brush or weeds.
Parking lots/areas are left in a state of disrepair or abandonment and/or are used to store abandoned or unregistered vehicles.
Chimneys and similar appurtenances are in a state of disrepair.
Overhanging extensions, including but not limited to: canopies, marquees, signs, awnings, stairways, fire escapes, standpipes, and exhaust ducts contain rust or other decay.
It is a factor creating the cancellation of insurance on proximate premises.
Graffiti exists at the premises.
Garbage on the property is not stored in standard containers and/or is scattered throughout the yard.
The property contains dead, decayed, diseased or damaged trees that constitute a hazard, danger, or are objectionable to adjacent premises or the occupants thereof or to public property or persons lawfully therein.
Noxious plants such as poison ivy, poison sumac, poison oak, or ragweed are allowed to grow unchecked on the property.
There exists on the property: stagnant or unsanitary water in which mosquitoes may breed; garbage, sewage, excrement, manure or other foul, decayed, putrid, unwholesome, deleterious or offensive thing or substance; animal carcasses or parts thereof; or, trash, rubbish, rubble, tires, brush, used materials or discarded items of little or no value.
Refuse or filth is discharged from the property into a stream, well, spring, brook, ditch, pond, river, or other inland waters within the City, or such substances are placed on the property in such position that high water or natural seepage will carry the same into such waters.
Dilapidated – A building is considered dilapidated if any of the following conditions exist.
The structure is unable to provide shelter or to serve the purpose for which it was constructed due to poor conditions.
Any walls, supports, floors or foundations appear to be poorly maintained or in disrepair to the extent that presents a safety concern.
Damage exists from fire, wind, or other causes so that the building is unsightly and no longer provides shelter from the elements and has become dangerous to the life, safety, or general health and welfare of the occupants or the residents of the City.
There are missing, broken, or improperly boarded windows or doors.
Stairs, porches, railings, handrails, and/or basement hatchways are unsafe or unsightly.
Conditions exist that are likely to cause sickness or disease or injury to the health, safety or general welfare of the persons living therein or of the people at large.
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Not being maintained – A structure is not being maintained if any of the following conditions apply.
Siding, roofing, or gutters are damaged, missing, or show signs of disrepair.
Windows or doors are missing or improperly boarded over.
Garbage, trash, litter, rubbish, or debris, are situated on the premises.
Abandoned, wrecked, or junked motor vehicles are stored on the premises.
Lawns, landscaping, or driveways are deteriorating or unkempt.
Trees, shrubs, hedges, grass or plants block or interfere with any road sign, or obstruct any walkway, driveway or street.
Building Official – Shall mean the building official as defined in Connecticut General Statutes §29-260.
Citation - A written statement of the relevant conditions and facts giving rise to the specified violation, including a reference to the specific section of the ordinance which has been violated and the amount prescribed as a fine for the violation(s).
Vacant parcel – Shall mean a parcel of land with no structure(s) thereon.
Neighborhood – Shall mean an area of the City comprising of premises or parcels of land any part of which is within a contiguous radius of one thousand (1000) feet of any other parcel within the City of Meriden.
Parcel – A unit of land.
Unit – Shall mean any space within a building that is or can be rented by or to a single person or entity for his or its sole use, and is intended to be a single and distinct space.
Exempt property – Land dedicated as public or semi-public open space, land preserved in its natural state through conservation easements, or areas designated as inland wetlands and watercourses shall be exempted from this ordinance. Properties acquired by the City of Meriden through foreclosure, etc. shall be exempted from this ordinance for a period of six (6) months post acquisition.
Structure – Any building, dwelling, fence, swimming pool, or similarly constructed object.
Premises- Any parcel of land or plot of land, either occupied or unoccupied by any dwelling or non-dwelling structure and includes any such building, accessory structure or other structure thereon, or any part thereof. The term “premises”, where the context required, shall be deemed to include any buildings, dwellings, parcels of land or structures contained within the scope of this article.
Debris – Material which is incapable of immediately performing the function for which it was designed including, but not limited to: abandoned, discarded, or unused objects; junk or collections of equipment such as automobiles, boats and recreation vehicles which are
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missing parts, not complete in appearance and in an obvious state of disrepair; parts of automobiles, furniture, appliances, cans, boxes, scrap metal, tires, batteries, containers, and garbage.
Decay – A wasting or wearing away; a gradual decline in strength, soundness or quality; to become decomposed or rotten.
Rubbish – Any nonputrescible waste materials, except ashes, including, but not limited to, paper, cardboard, tin cans, wood, glass, bedding, furniture, crockery, appliances, junk automobiles, demolition material, tree limbs, and industrial wastes.
Litter – Any discarded, used, or unconsumed substance or waste material, whether made of aluminum, glass, plastic, rubber, paper, or other natural or synthetic material, or any combination thereof, including, but not limited to, any bottle, jar, or can; or any top, cap or detachable table of any bottle, jar, or can; any unlighted cigarette, cigar, match or any flaming or glowing material; or any garbage, trash, refuse, debris, rubbish, grass clippings, or other lawn or garden waste, newspaper, magazine, glass, metal, plastic, or paper containers or other packaging or construction material, which has not been deposited in a receptacle.
Public view – Visible from any public right-of-way or neighboring property.
§17.4. Responsibility for enforcement.
The Director of Development and Enforcement and his/her designee shall be responsible for enforcement of this code. The Director of Health and the City Manager or his designee shall assist, in an advisory capacity, with the administration of this ordinance.
§17.5. Complaints.
Any individual, civic organization, or appropriate municipal agency affected by the action or inaction of anyone responsible for the maintenance of property under the ordinance may file, in writing, a complaint of violation of any section of this article with the Department of Development and Enforcement.
Violations observed during inspections by City employees, Housing inspectors, Health Inspectors, Police Officers, Firefighters, Welfare Workers, or Building Inspectors shall be reported to the Department of Development and Enforcement.
All properties/premises that have active Blight Citations per this ordinance shall be noted on a “Blight List”. Said list shall include the property address, the violation, and the name of the person responsible for the property. This list is to be considered public information and may be viewed by any citizen, copies, or published. Upon correction of the violation, the property shall be removed from the list.
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§17.6. Penalties.
Violations of the provisions of this Ordinance shall be punishable by a fine of one hundred dollars ($100.00) for each day a violation exists and continues.
§17.7. Enforcement.
The provisions of this article may be enforced by citation, in addition to other remedies, in accordance with Section 7-152c of the Connecticut General Statutes. City of Meriden Code Enforcement Officials shall have authority to issue citations.
B. Unpaid fine to constitute lien.
Any unpaid fine imposed pursuant to the foregoing anti-blight citation hearing procedure shall constitute a lien upon the real property against which the fine was imposed from the date of such fine in accordance with §7-148aa of the Connecticut General Statutes. Said lien shall be continued, recorded, released and enforced as provided for in §7-148aa of said statutes.
Referred to Economic Development, Housing & Zoning for Public Hearing.
Item 8. Presented by Joseph Ferrigno Feest, by request.
Be It Resolved, that a sidewalk be installed in front of Amelia Mustone Park along Lambert Avenue.
Referred to Public Works and Parks & Recreation.
Item 9. Presented by Joseph Ferrigno Feest.
Be It Resolved, that a blinking light and new signage be placed at the intersection of Oregon Road and River Road.
Referred to Public Safety.
Item 10. Letter to Councilors Dominello and Shamock from Mrs. William Krock re: Naming a ball field in honor of her husband, William Krock was referred to Public Works and Parks & Recreation.
Item 11. Letter to City Council from Arline Ritchie and Bertha & Raymond Sievert re: Acceptance of Runge Drive as a City street was referred to Economic Development, Housing & Zoning and Planning.
Item 12. Letter to Walter Shamock from Vincent Spratta, 820 Hanover Street, Meriden re: placement of curbing from 27 Harrington Street to 820 Hanover Street and a storm drain be placed at foot of Harrington Street on Hanover was referred to Public Works and Parks & Recreation.
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Item 13. Letter to City Council from Dan Mullins, 79 Maple Avenue Extension re: Asking for estimate for a sewer & water line at this address was referred to Public Works and Parks & Recreation.
Item 14. Letter to Councilor Dominello from John Gopian of Hunter’s Ambulance re: Possible placement of a crosswalk at Vine Street/South Vine Street/West Main Street was referred to Public Safety.
Item 15. Letter from Planning Commission re: 9-11, 13, 25 & 33 Colony Street and their recommendation that City proceed with the RFP regarding these buildings. This does not include the recommendation for the disposition of said property. Filed.
Item 16. Letter from Planning Commission re: 125 Grove Street and their recommendation that the City retain this vacant parcel zoned R-2 was filed.
Item 17. Letter from Planning Commission re: 60 East Main Street and their recommendation that City Council acquire this property as the Commission feels this property is critical along the major east/west corridor of East Main Street was filed.
Item 18. Letter from Planning Commission re: 16 Benjamin Street and their recommendation that City Council retain ownership of this property per the Fire Department’s recommendation as this is located contiguous to the Pratt Street fire station was filed.
Item 19. Claims submitted against the City by Linda & Martin Gaffey, 21 Sylvan Avenue, Meriden; Patricia A. Hammond, Bridgewater Corners, VT.; Linda Arena, 95 Harness Drive, Meriden; Jessica Skiffington, 62 Nutmeg Drive, Meriden were referred to Legal and Safety & Risk.
Item 26. Meriden Police Department Monthly Report of May 2003 was filed with City Clerk.
Item 27. Minutes of Flood Control Implementation Agency Meeting of May 6, 2003 were filed with City Clerk.
Item 28. Minutes of Flood Control Implementation Agency Meeting of June 4, 2003 were filed with City Clerk.
Item 29. Minutes of Conservation Commission Meeting of June 4, 2003 were filed with City Clerk.
Item 30. Golf Course Commission Meeting Minutes of May 27, 2003 were filed with City Clerk.
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Item 31. School Building Committee Meeting Minutes of June 5, 2003 were filed with City Clerk.
Item MNO32. Letter to Matthew Dominello, Chairman of Public Safety from Joseph Zajac, Administrator Meriden Transit District re: Bee Street Commuter Lot Bus Route was referred to Public Safety.
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Item A.
Official Citation
Introduced by Mayor Mark Benigni
Be it hereby known to all that:
The City Council of Meriden, Connecticut in grateful recognition of services
Devotedly and faithfully rendered to this City hereby offers its sincerest congratulations to:
Jessica Schwabe representing the Rotary Club of Meriden
In recognition of winning the Stock Car Division of the Soap Box Derby held on June 14, 2003.
The Citizens of Meriden extend their very best wishes on this memorable occasion and express
the hope for continued success.
Given this 7th day of July 2003 at the City Hall of Meriden, Connecticut
By Mark Benigni, Mayor
Mayor Benigni asked Deputy Mayor Shamock, Majority Leader Zerio and Kevin Curry of the Rotary Club to join him in the ellipse. Jessica Schwabe and her family were presented with a framed copy of the citation.
Official Citation
Introduced by Mayor Mark Benigni
Be it hereby known to all that:
The City Council of Meriden, Connecticut in grateful recognition of services
Devotedly and faithfully rendered to this City hereby offers its sincerest congratulations to:
Michael Hadvab, Jr. representing the Meriden Police Union Local #1016
In recognition of winning the Super Stock Car Division of the Soap Box Derby held on June 14, 2003.
The Citizens of Meriden extend their very best wishes on this memorable occasion and express the hope for continued success.
Given this 7th day of July 2003 at the City Hall of Meriden, Connecticut
By Mark Benigni, Mayor
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Mayor Benigni asked Deputy Mayor Shamock, Majority Leader Zerio and Kevin Curry of the Rotary Club to join him in the ellipse. Michael Hadvab and his family were presented with a framed copy of the citation.
Official Citation
Introduced by Mayor Mark Benigni
Be it hereby known to all that:
The City Council of Meriden, Connecticut in grateful recognition of services
Devotedly and faithfully rendered to this City hereby offers its sincerest congratulations to:
Samantha Dill representing MD Auto & Susan’s Quilt Creations
In recognition of winning the Masters Stock Car Division of the Soap Box Derby held on June 14, 2003.
The Citizens of Meriden extend their very best wishes on this memorable occasion and express the hope for continued success.
Given this 7th day of July 2003 at the City Hall of Meriden, Connecticut
By Mark Benigni, Mayor
Mayor Benigni asked Deputy Mayor Shamock, Majority Leader Zerio and Kevin Curry of the Rotary Club to join him in the ellipse. Samantha Dill and her family were presented with a framed copy of the citation.
Official Citation
Introduced by Mayor Mark Benigni
Be it hereby known to all that:
The City Council of Meriden, Connecticut in grateful recognition of services
Devotedly and faithfully rendered to this City hereby offers its sincerest congratulations to:
Matthew Sorensen representing Rotary Club of Meriden
In recognition of winning the Special Drivers Stock Car Division of the Soap Box Derby held on June 14, 2003.
The Citizens of Meriden extend their very best wishes on this memorable occasion and express the hope for continued success.
Given this 7th day of July 2003 at the City Hall of Meriden, Connecticut
By Mark Benigni, Mayor
Mayor Benigni asked Deputy Mayor Shamock, Majority Leader Zerio and Kevin Curry of the Rotary Club to join him in the ellipse. Matthew Sorensen and her family were presented with a framed copy of the citation. Matthew Sorensen presented the Mayor with a framed picture of the both of them in the soap box derby.
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Item 2. Presented by Stephen Zerio and Brian Kogut.
Whereas, the City Manager has appointed Robert M. Curry, Director of Finance; and
Whereas, that appointment is subject to approval by the City Council in accordance with Section C8-1 of the City Charter; and
Whereas, the Treasurer of the City of Meriden is to be appointed by the City Council upon the recommendation of the City Manager, as required by Section C8-17 of the City Charter; and
Whereas, the City Manager has recommended the appointment of Robert M. Curry as Treasurer; now, therefore,
Be It Resolved, that the appointment of Robert M. Curry as Director of Finance is hereby approved and Robert M. Curry is appointed Treasurer; and
Be It Further Resolved, that this appointment is effective July 1, 2003.
Brian Kogut, made a motion, seconded by Steven Zerio, to adopt. Motion carried unanimously.
Item 3. Presented by Mark Benigni, Stephen Zerio, Brian Kogut and Joseph Ferrigno Feest.
Whereas, this year’s municipal budget includes estimated health benefits for those employees included in the proposed budget of the Meriden Board of Education; and
Whereas, these budget estimates of their health benefit expenses include costs for classified and certified employees; and
Whereas, some of these positions have become vacant through attrition, and will not be filled during the coming fiscal year; and
Whereas, these budgetary savings can be returned to the Board of Education to avert employee layoffs and to restore anticipated program reductions, such as the Gifted & Talented Program and Junior Varsity Sports; and
Whereas, returning these funds to the Board of Education is in the best interests of Meriden’s taxpayers, as well as the next generation of Meridenites; now, therefore,
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Be It Resolved, that the amount of $252,200 is hereby transferred from the City’s Employee Benefits budget (Line Item 204-Education Medical Benefits) to the Board of Education; and
Be It Further Resolved, that the Board of Education shall determine the exact allocation of these funds among these line items within their budget; and
Be It Further Resolved, that this financial arrangement is for FY2003-2004 only.
Stephen Zerio, made a motion, seconded by Brian Kogut, to adopt. Stephen Zerio made a friendly amendment, seconded by Brian Kogut, to change the word “Junior varsity” to “sub varsity” after the words “Gifted and Talented Program” in the last “Whereas” paragraph. Motion carried unanimously.
Item 20A. Your Economic Development, Housing & Zoning Committee, to whom was referred the resolution concerning acquisition of property at 60 East Main Street and that City Manager is authorized to execute all documents to acquire this property and transfer title to City on 5/19/03, report that they have attended to the matter and recommend adoption and the passage of the accompanying order:
Committee: Stephen T. Zerio, Chairperson; George McGoldrick, Vice-Chairman; Patricia D. Lynes; Joseph Ferrigno Feest; Robert Clermont.
Be It Ordered, that this item be approved as recommended by the Planning Commission. The Commission felt that this property is a critical property along the major east/west corridor of East Main Street and therefore should be addressed as such.
George McGoldrick, made a motion, seconded by Robert Clermont, to adopt. Motion carried unanimously.
Item 20B. Your Economic Development, Housing & Zoning Committee, to whom was referred the resolution concerning disposition of City owned property (16 Benjamin Street) on 5/19/03, report that they have attended to the matter and recommend denial and the passage of the accompanying order:
Committee: Stephen T. Zerio, Chairperson; George McGoldrick, Vice-Chairman; Patricia D. Lynes; Joseph Ferrigno Feest; Robert Clermont.
Be It Ordered, that this request be denied as recommended by the Planning Commission and that staff is directed to maintain the lot and install surplus fencing when available.
George McGoldrick, made a motion, seconded by Joseph Ferrigno Feest, to adopt. Motion carried unanimously.
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Item 20C. Your Economic Development, Housing & Zoning Committee, to whom was referred the resolution concerning disposition of City owned property (125 Grove Street) on 5/5/03, report that they have attended to the matter and recommend denial and the passage of the accompanying order:
Committee: Stephen T. Zerio, Chairman; George McGoldrick, Vice-Chairman; Patricia D. Lynes; Joseph Ferrigno Feest; Robert Clermont.
Be It Ordered, that this request be denied as recommended by the Planning Commission.
George McGoldrick, made a motion, seconded by Joseph Ferringo Feest, to adopt. Motion carried unanimously.
Item 20D. Your Economic Development, Housing & Zoning Committee, to whom was referred the resolution concerning disposition of City owned property (9-11, 13, 25, 33 Colony Street) on 5/5/03, report that they have attended to the matter and recommend adoption and the passage of the accompanying order:
Committee: Stephen T. Zerio, Chairman; George McGoldrick; Vice-Chairman; Patricia D. Lynes; Joseph Ferrigno Feest; Robert Clermont.
Be It Ordered, that this request be approved as recommended by the Planning Commission to proceed with the RFP of these buildings.
George McGoldrick, made a motion, seconded by Joseph Ferrigno Feest, to adopt. After a brief discussion, Joseph Ferrigno Feest, made a motion, seconded by Patricia Lynes, to recommit to Economic Development, Housing & Zoning. Motion carried unanimously.
Item 21A. Your Finance Committee, to whom was referred the resolution concerning reallocation of state funds for the Jack Barry, Ed Walsh and South Meriden Little Leagues on 4/21/03, report that they have attended to the matter and recommend filing 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.
Be It Further Ordered, that the City Manager is directed to resubmit another resolution with recommendations regarding the ballfields.
Brian Kogut, made a motion, seconded by Stephen Zerio, to adopt. Motion carried unanimously.
Item 21B. Your Finance Committee, to whom was referred the resolution concerning amendment to GPIB #50 – “Johnson Hill Permanent Tank Covers - $1,446,230 and Carpenter Avenue Floating Tank Covers - $228,770” on 6/16/03, report that they have attended to the matter and recommend adoption.
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Committee: Brian F. Kogut, Chairman; Keith Gordon, Vice-Chairman; Stephen T. Zerio; Walter A. Shamock; Joseph R. Galotti, Jr.
Brian Kogut, made a motion, seconded by Walter Shamock, to adopt. Motion carried unanimously.
Item 21C. Your Finance Committee, to whom was referred the resolution concerning an agreement between the City and Parking Attendants on 6/16/03, 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 Walter Shamock, to adopt. Motion carried unanimously.
Item 21D. Your Finance Committee, to whom was referred the resolution concerning Parking Fee increases on 6/16/03, 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 F. Galotti, Jr.
Be It Ordered, that the following amendments be approved to the June 5, 2003 memo from Allen Schott, Meriden Parking Commission to Roger Kemp, City Manager:
Paragraph 2b is deleted.
Paragraph 2c be changed to read “Merchants may stamp customer’s parking tickets using the Colony Street parking lot for a period up to four hours”.
Paragraph 2d be changed to read “Merchants may stamp customer’s parking tickets using the Butler Street parking lot for two hours”.
Brian Kogut, made a motion, seconded by Walter Shamock, to adopt. Motion carried. Councilor Clermont voted Nay.
Item 21E. Your Finance Committee, to whom was referred a letter to City Council from Rich Dahn of South Meriden Youth League re: Upgrades and Improvement List on 6/16/03, report that they have attended to the matter and recommend filing.
Committee: Brian F. Kogut, Chairman; Keith Gordon, Vice-Chairman; Stephen T. Zerio; Walter A. Shamock; Joseph R. Galotti, Jr.
Brian Kogut, made a motion, seconded by Walter Shamock, to adopt. Motion carried unanimously.
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Item 21F. Your Finance Committee, to whom was referred a letter to City Manager Kemp from Brenda Vumbaco, Treasurer of Meriden Symphony Orchestra re: Request for $2,910.00 towards 7/3/03 event on 6/16/03, report that they have attended to the matter and recommend filing.
Committee: Brian F. Kogut, Chairman; Keith Gordon, Vice-Chairman; Stephen T. Zerio; Walter A. Shamock; Joseph R. Galotti, Jr.
Brian Kogut, made a motion, seconded by Walter Shamock, to adopt. Motion carried unanimously.
Item 21G. Your Finance Committee, to whom was referred the Public Works and Parks & Recreation Committee Report concerning Elizabeth Avenue be added to the paving list and referred to Finance for source on funding on 6/16/03, report that they have attended to the matter and recommend adoption and the passage of the accompany order:
Committee: Brian F. Kogut, Chairman; Keith Gordon, Vice-Chairman; Stephen T. Zerio; Walter A. Shamock; Joseph F. Galotti, Jr.
Be It Ordered, that this item be put into the 2003-2004 CIP.
Brian Kogut, made a motion, seconded by Walter Shamock, to adopt. Brian Kogut made a friendly amendment to change the words “be put into the 2003-2004 CIP” to “referred to the 2003-2004 CIP for consideration”. Hearing no objection it was so ordered. Motion carried unanimously to adopt as amended.
Item 21H. Your Finance Committee, to whom was referred the Public Works and Parks & Recreation Committee Report concerning the repair of Hanover Dam be adopted and referred to Finance Committee for source of funding on 6/16/03, 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.
Be It Further Ordered, that this item be put into the 2003-2004 CIP.
Brian Kogut, made a motion, seconded by Walter Shamock, to adopt. Brian Kogut made a friendly amendment to change the words “be put into the 2003-2004 CIP” to “referred to the 2003-2004 CIP for consideration”. Hearing no objection it was so ordered. Motion carried unanimously to adopt as amended.
Item 22. No report from Public Works and Parks & Recreation.
Item 23. No report from Public Safety.
Item 24. No report from Human Services.
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING
JULY 7, 2003
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Item 25. No report from Committee of the Whole.
Item MNO33. Presented by Stephen T. Zerio.
Whereas, the City of Meriden has entered into multi-year lease agreements with Emergency One for leases on two fire trucks with lease payments due July 10, 2003; and
Whereas, the funds to pay for these leases is in the Capital Equipment Funds which have not been approved because of the State of Connecticut budget crisis; now, therefore,
Be It Resolved, that the amount of $108,100 is hereby appropriated from the City’s Contingency Fund Budget for the Meriden Fire Department and the SMVFD fire truck leases and that the Director of Finance is hereby authorized to pay these lease payments; and
Be It Further Resolved, that this amount will be repaid to the General Fund when the capital equipment budget containing this item is approved.
Stephen Zerio, made a motion, seconded by Brian Kogut, to adopt. Motion carried unanimously.
There being no other business to be brought before the Council, Stephen Zerio, made a motion, seconded by Patricia Lynes, to adjourn. Motion carried unanimously. The meeting adjourned at 8:10 p.m.
Lori N. Canney
Clerk of the City Council
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