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ENFIELD TOWN COUNCIL
MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 2004
A Regular Meeting of the Enfield Town Council was called to order by Chairman Tallarita in the Council Chambers of the Enfield Town Hall, 820 Enfield Street, Enfield, Connecticut on Monday, November 8, 2004. The meeting was called to order at 7:30 p.m.
PRAYER - The Prayer was given by Chairman Tallarita.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Pledge of Allegiance was said.
ROLL-CALL - Present were Councilmen Crowley, Dodd, Edgar, Egan, Kaupin, Mangini, Peruta, Reveruzzi, Tait and Tallarita. Councilman Fiore entered at 7:41 p.m. Also present were Town Manager, Scott Shanley; Assistant Town Manager, Daniel Vindigni; Town Clerk, Suzanne Olechnicki; Town Attorney, Christopher Bromson; Director of Public Works, John Kazmarski; Director of Finance, Gregory Simmons; Deputy Director of Public Works, Geoffrey McAlmond; Director of Information Technology, Charlene Bond.
FIRE EVACUATION ANNOUNCEMENT
Chairman Tallarita made the fire evacuation announcement.
MINUTES OF PRECEDING MEETINGS
MOTION #7443 by Councilman Kaupin, seconded by Councilman Mangini to accept the minutes of the October 12, 2004 Special Meeting/Public Information Session.
Upon a SHOW-OF-HANDS vote being taken, the Chair declared MOTION #7443 adopted 10-0-0.
MOTION #7444 by Councilman Mangini, seconded by Councilman Egan to accept the minutes of the October 18, 2004 Special Meeting.
Upon a SHOW-OF-HANDS vote being taken, the Chair declared MOTION #7444 adopted 9-0-1, with Chairman Tallarita abstaining.
MOTION #7445 by Councilman Edgar, seconded by Councilman Mangini to accept the minutes of the October 18, 2004 Regular Meeting.
Upon a SHOW-OF-HANDS vote being taken, the Chair declared MOTION #7445 adopted 9-0-1, with Chairman Tallarita abstaining.
MOTION #7446 by Councilman Kaupin, seconded by Councilman Mangini to accept the minutes of the October 25, 2004 Special Meeting/Public Information Session.
Upon a SHOW-OF-HANDS vote being taken, the Chair declared MOTION #7446 adopted 6-0-4, with Councilmen Crowley, Egan, Tait and Tallarita abstaining.
PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS & PETITIONS
Charles Woods, 11 Westerly Drive
Referring to the bid waiver on this evening's agenda relating to the Parkman fencing, Mr. Woods stated his belief there should be no bid waivers.
Mr. Woods spoke about the need for additional space for the school system and the overcrowding at JFK Middle School. He recommended turning Enfield High School into a junior high school with Grades 7, 8 and 9. He stated his belief this solves a lot of problems, i.e., relieves overcrowding at JFK, junior high school athletic fields don't have to be improved to the same level as high school athletic fields, parents of girls would appreciate this idea because this gives their daughters another year before they have to face the onslaught of junior and senior boys. He added this would possibly free up space at JFK to accommodate the IT Department.
Scott Vining, 10 Grove Road
Referred to a previous meeting where Mr. Messenger apologized for a statement he originally attributed to Mr. Reale. He noted during Town Manager communications it was said that if this statement is correct, Mr. Reale broke the law. Mr. Vining noted the Town Manager did not apologize to Mr. Reale.
Margaret Jedziniak, 232 Abbe Road
Suggested the Town Council not be on the defensive, but rather look into problems when they are brought to their attention.
COUNCILMEN COMMUNICATIONS AND PETITIONS
Councilman Mangini stated Councilman Fiore, in his absence, asked her to remind everyone about the Enfield Community Forum scheduled for November 11th at 7:00 p.m. at Asnuntuck Community College. She noted this forum considers outside forces that directly impact the quality of people's lives. She noted they are hoping for a good turnout at this forum.
Councilman Mangini commended Troop 888 which has produced more than 50 Eagle Scouts.
Councilman Mangini reminded everyone the holidays are coming up and the Enfield Food Shelf needs money, food and volunteers to help out.
MOTION #7447 by Councilman Kaupin, seconded by Councilman Mangini to suspend the rules to move Items d., e., f., and g under Items for Discussion to Miscellaneous this evening.
Upon a SHOW-OF-HANDS vote being taken, the Chair declared MOTION #7447 adopted 11-0-0.
Councilman Peruta stated he recently had to call 911 and he highly commended the quick
response by emergency personnel.
Chairman Tallarita referred to the CCM bulletin and the CL&P streetlight rate case and questioned if the Council can get an update at a future meeting as to what course this town is taking to deal with this and how it affects Enfield.
Chairman Tallarita informed everyone there will be a public meeting at Town Hall on November 17th at 7:00 p.m. concerning the New Haven/Hartford/Springfield commuter rail plan. He noted it's important that this community becomes aware of what is being proposed. He explained they are talking about a commuter rail system that would run from Springfield to New Haven and the prospects of opening a train station in Enfield for commuter purposes. He stated this would be an opportunity for the public to make comments concerning this plan.
Chairman Tallarita recognized the Thomas Alcorn Elementary School which received the "No Child Left Behind Blue Ribbon" award this year. He noted this was the only school in the State of Connecticut that received that award, and Alcorn was one of fifty in the country that received this award.
Chairman Tallarita reminded everyone of the Veterans' Day Parade on Sunday at 1:00 p.m.
Chairman Tallarita requested the Town Manager send a letter to Congressman Simmons, Senator Kissel, State Representatives Tallarita and Jarmoc informing them of the Town Council's meeting schedule for the next three months and invite them to a Council meeting so that the Town can address with them this Town's particular concerns. He noted this would also provide an opportunity for residents to bring up their concerns under Public Communications.
TOWN MANAGER REPORT & COMMUNICATIONS
Mr. Shanley referred to the CL&P rate case and noted they are following this through CCM. He noted they met with CL&P with respect to recovering some rebates and that CCM is recommending taking the rebate but not sign anything. He explained it's CCM's position the rebates being offered are not the full amount according to their calculation.
Chairman Tallarita referred to a comment under Public Communications regarding school reconfiguration and noted the Board of Education is in the process of looking at commissioning a demographic study and looking at where the population is and where it's going in the future.
TOWN ATTORNEY REPORT & COMMUNICATIONS
Attorney Bromson stated he had no report this evening.
REPORT OF SPECIAL COMMITTEES OF THE COUNCIL
Councilman Mangini stated the newly formed Loan Review Committee did meet on October 5th and they took care of some older loans and unfinished business and will continue to do more loan reviews as they come up.
Councilman Kaupin updated the Council regarding the Hazardville Water Company. He noted the Advisory Council met last week. He stated the rate request is 24%, and they're in the process of scheduling their public hearings. He noted the DPUC sets the public hearing, and it's tentatively scheduled for Monday, November 22nd at 7:00 p.m. at Town Hall. He explained this would be a public hearing for Enfield, Somers and East Windsor. He noted after that public hearing is held, it goes to a three-day public hearing at DPUC on December 6, 7, and 8, and the reply will probably come back in mid-March. Councilman Kaupin stated his hope people will attend to understand the reasons for the request and the capital improvements they want to do.
OLD BUSINESS
APPOINTMENTS (TOWN COUNCIL & TOWN MANAGER)
All appointments remained on the table.
Item c. remained tabled.
MOTION #7448 by Councilman Kaupin, seconded by Councilman Mangini to remove Item d. from the table.
Upon a SHOW-OF-HANDS vote being taken, the Chair declared MOTION #7448 adopted 11-0-0.
DISCUSSION RE: EMS PLAN
Mr. Shanley stated the charge from the Council was specifically to take a look at two options - one would be an in-house provision of certain EMS services and the other would be contracting out the services.
He stated the in-house plan was designed by Gary Wiemokly, the former EMS Director. He noted the assumptions that are made is that the residents would receive basic life support through one of these two processes, as well as supplemental ALS. He stated AMR currently has the primary ALS. He noted one of the weaknesses that the Town has is the second and third ALS calls.
Mr. Shanley stated it assumes that a contracted service would have a performance contract through an RFP process that assesses value rather than just price. He noted in an RFP process there would be a number of weighted criteria to make sure they're getting value. He stated the municipal service engages a position to lead the effort as they had at one time. He noted vehicle maintenance remains in Fleet according to that plan and Finance audits the billings.
He stated they started the billing in May, and it has taken about six months to get it "clicking", especially with Medicare. He noted they're finding it's taking some time from the Finance Office (about $5,000 worth of time) to audit the process that their billing company does. He stated they believe this is important, especially early on, so that they can track everything. He noted they contracted out the billing process to a private firm, and they're doing a very good job for the Town at this point.
He suggested the Council first look at the "contracted out" option. He noted on the "up" side, the service is delivered by a firm with a primary focus on EMS and they have to deliver or they don't get paid, therefore, there's a very strong market sector motivation to make it happen consistent with a performance agreement. He stated he would consider it a "pro" that there are no personnel management issues in contracting out.
Mr. Shanley stated contracting out could reduce service demands on local emergency resources, specifically the Police Department. He noted there would be less commitment by the municipality, in that it's a shorter term commitment because if they contract out they can always change their mind. He went on to state his belief this is the most simple approach from the municipal side because once an RFP is complete and a firm is selected, it's really a function of monitoring the contract and insuring compliance as opposed to a full-blown operation.
He then reviewed the "down" side of contracting out. He noted there would be a limited influence by leaders who would be held responsible and accountable for things like staff selection, quality control, and requests for specific customizations.
Mr. Shanley stated they've currently begun to receive a revenue stream, and that revenue stream would go to the private sector, and they may have to pay a fee in addition to that. He noted when contracting out, they cannot waive the Medicare co-pay for Enfield seniors. He stated there may be a process by which they could actually direct subsidy. He noted it's his understanding that's a little gray, i.e., if a person doesn't pay the co-pay, the municipality may be able to pay the bill for that person. He stated there isn't actually a waiver of Medicare that can be done if this service is contracted out.
He stated one of the great things about Enfield's ambulance system is the engagement of the community through the Maciolek Post. He noted if they contract out, over time they might lose that participation. He stated currently Enfield Police Officers are all EMT's and similarly, over time, that's likely to erode. He pointed out it is not the Town's intent to change that because it's a terrific resource for Enfield in having all of its police officers eventually becoming EMT's.
Mr. Shanley stated the paramedic service area is assigned by the state and it has already been assigned to a private firm - AMR. He noted the market will determine long-term availability and continuity of service.
Mr. Shanley then spoke about the municipal service side. He noted on the "pro" side, he believes it's the greatest opportunity to influence the quality of service being delivered to a patient and the best opportunity for medical excellence because they have direct influence. He stated they can waive out-of-pocket co-pays for Medicare patients who are Enfield seniors. He noted they're in a better position to readily adjust the level of service provided without having to renegotiate a contract. He stated the Maciolek Post could continue it's current involvement. He noted the revenue recovery process is already in place, but they would need enhancements approved by OEMS in order to do ALS service. He stated they'd have the ability to use volunteers to provide the service and there would be opportunities to have education programs in the schools and senior center.
He stated with a municipal service, they could readily supplement the EMS personnel with police officers that are trained as EMT's, and they could have automatic back-up system and crisis management-kind of situations, and this opportunity wouldn't really be available if they contracted out. He stated there is also the ability to seek revenue enhancements in the future.
Mr. Shanley stated on the "down" side with municipal services, the municipality accepts full responsibility and liability for the system, and it requires a long-term commitment.
He noted there would also be personnel management issues and collective bargaining issues. He stated the cost of growth is fully borne by the municipality. He pointed out health care is a dynamic industry and costs will grow and rates will grow. He stated there would be significantly more time commitment by current staff. He noted the exact location of the service would have to be determined. He noted they would also have to stay current with all the healthcare reporting standards.
Mr. Shanley stated he provided some figures which assumes no volunteers as well as the current rate for BLS service and supplemental ALS service.
Councilman Tait stated he is the Senior Vice Commander of Maciolek Post 154 and noted it's the decision of Post 154 that they do not buy ambulances for AMR and they will not buy ambulances for a private company. He pointed out the Maciolek Post supported Enfield and purchased ambulances for Enfield for over 50 years, and they feel that it would be a shame for the community to lose that benefit.
Councilman Tait stated he could never support a contracted out service that could not waive the Medicare co-pay for anyone.
Chairman Tallarita questioned what percentage is the co-pay for a bill, and Mr. Shanley responded 20% of the base bill. He noted the typical amount per occurrence is between $75 to $100.
Councilman Fiore stated his impression the figures presented are based on no volunteers, a very conservative collection rate and the lowest billing rate for ambulances. Mr. Shanley indicated that's correct. Councilman Fiore stated as they proceed over the next few weeks he would like to see a proposal to do this with no deficit. Mr. Shanley clarified he is not making a proposal, but rather he was asked to present a comparison of two alternatives. He noted if the Council indicated they wanted to head in a certain direction, a full presentation can be put together.
Councilman Fiore stated in order to make that decision, he needs to see a budget-not a proposal-whereby he's not seeing a deficit as well as seeing what the rate is for collection and billing. He noted he does not want to go into the General Fund to subsidize a municipal program.
Councilman Mangini questioned if there might be a third option available whereby they pull from both municipal and the contracted out plans and to get volunteerism on some portion. She questioned the possibility of further exploring the subsidy avenue.
Councilman Tait stated his belief a private company wouldn't use volunteers.
Chairman Tallarita suggested scheduling a special meeting in a few weeks to discuss EMS only and they could then give direction to the Town Manager at the first meeting in December.
Councilman Reveruzzi stated his belief having a comparable budget available would help the Council as they go forward, i.e., on the municipal service - what would be the maximum collection rate they'd have to have in order to break even and on the contracted out service, what type of economic requirements would they have to have in order that the community wouldn't have to make a contribution to fund that activity. He noted it would run on a private sector basis, just as with any other contract. He stated if they had those two financial budgets side-by-side, they'd see what condition they really have to achieve in order to reach a break-even level in both options.
Mr. Shanley stated his belief in order to get a no-cost option, they have to put out what they believe the service level should be that the residents deserve. He noted the contracted service should also tell the Town what they can deliver without any subsidy.
Councilman Reveruzzi stated he would like a criteria on either side so that as they look at what their alternatives are, they can decide what's more important and what they're willing to spend money on. He stated his belief their objective should be to figure out how they provide the best service at the least amount of cost, however, they have to know what they're giving up or gaining in doing that.
Councilman Peruta questioned how long contracts usually run in contracted out services, and Mr. Shanley noted that would be specified in the RFP. He recommended going with five years.
Councilman Peruta referred to outsourcing and questioned if they would be looking to provide mostly basic life support and augment advanced life support when AMR couldn't respond. Mr. Shanley stated that raises an interesting question - what will AMR's response be to a bid document. He noted AMR is doing their job now, however, Enfield's demand is more than they can meet. He stated the question is what would it take to make sure that an ALS team is in place if a second or third call comes in and what would that cost.
Councilman Peruta stated his impression the municipal service would have more of an opportunity to be influenced by the hospital. Mr. Shanley stated his belief that would be more true on the ability to customize or do special or different things.
Councilman Peruta raised the issue of liability, and Attorney Bromson stated with either option the Town would be responsible either way because if a contractor isn't doing a good job, the Town will hear about it, however, the legal liability would be less if a contractor is providing the service. Mr. Shanley added the Town's performance criteria would need to be appropriate and strong and meet industry standards.
Councilman Peruta stated his belief this is a critical service and he would be looking for the best service possible. He feels they get what they pay for, and he believes the municipal service provides a better opportunity to use volunteers. He agreed with Councilman Mangini about looking at a third option whereby they would build this more as a community service and integrating services.
Councilman Crowley agreed with Councilman Tait in that the Maciolek Post has been involved with this for over 50 years, and he would not want to lose that type of partnership. He added he wants to be able to waive the co-pay for senior citizens. He noted there would be more control with a municipal service, rather than contracting out. He noted with contracted out services, it might cost a lot more to cover events such as football games and the Fourth of July Town Celebration. He raised the question of whether it might be a contract requirement to have a housing system for ambulances. He noted with a municipality service, they may be able to use their own building or work out an arrangement with the fire departments. He questioned whether the police will be first responders in either option. He concluded stating he didn't want to be in the EMS business, however, at this point in time, he feels it might be the way to go.
Councilman Kaupin questioned the Town Manager's response about the police being the first responders. Mr. Shanley stated the police tend to respond in four minutes or less, and he foresees that continuing. He noted if they have a staff service, there won't be a need to take a police officer off patrol so that the officer can go to the hospital. He stated they would have that opportunity and availability in a pinch if they maintain the EMT status and he strongly recommended doing so. He noted to that extent the Town gains resource for the Police Department.
Councilman Kaupin stated his belief any plans they build should be based on the premise - what are the medical needs of the community and what are the costs. He went on to state his belief that all the "cons" on the municipal side are manageable items. He agreed there are liability and personnel issues, as well as costs and time commitment of staff, but all of those items are manageable by staff. He added his belief they could manage the contracted out service as well.
Councilman Kaupin questioned whether a facility is available if they decided to have a municipal service. Mr. Shanley stated there are a number of options, but he is not in a position to say what they are.
Councilman Kaupin stated he would like to see the fire service have some role in this. He pointed out the three entities have to work together - fire, police and EMS service, no matter which option they go with.
Councilman Edgar stated he would like to know the amount of money the Town has collected thus far. He questioned what percentage of the billed amount has been collected. Mr. Shanley stated they are taking in about $35,000 per month in revenue. He noted the percentage of collection is considerable higher than the minimum. He stated he does not have that figure in front of him, but he can provide it. He went on to note that in order to get licensed and in order to get approval for revenue, they have to show certain collection rates to be credible. He noted if their rates are higher, that is good on the revenue side, but he's not certain whether they can always use it. He added the collection rate is strong, and he will provide that figure.
Councilman Edgar questioned how their mutual aide pact with surrounding towns would be effected with the municipal option. Mr. Shanley stated if Enfield had a municipal service, they could be a much better neighbor to surrounding towns. He pointed out East Windsor's service visited Enfield 300 times last year. He noted Enfield frequently calls on surrounding towns.
Councilman Edgar stated in the meeting with hospital officials, it was emphasized that the number one priority is patient care. He noted it was learned there aren't enough paramedics and there's under-use of Life Star. He pointed out the last few times he needed an ambulance, the fire service was the first one to arrive. He noted they had already taken vital signs before anyone else arrived. He stated he's inclined to say that no matter which option the Town goes with, the fire service has to be involved.
Councilman Tait stated his belief the overriding issue is patient care. He noted the recommendation from the EMS Commission was a combined service, whereby the fire service was actually going to be a contracted vendor, however this type of service would have been difficult to streamline. He noted the fire service deserves to be part of the process.
Councilman Egan referred to the collection rate and questioned what percentage of the collection is Medicare patients. Mr. Shanley noted it's a high percentage relative to other communities, and he can provide that figure tomorrow. Councilman Egan referred to the revenue stream and stated she's unsure if there's much flexibility because it's pretty much set by the market. She stated she would not want to lose the ability to waive co-pays. She concluded stating her belief the American Legion has done a wonderful job over the years and she still feels they should be partnering with them.
Chairman Tallarita stated the Council needs to have some understanding of what the estimated cost might be for a contracted service. He questioned what the role is when they talk about a community type EMS program. He noted he can't see where the fire departments play a role with an outside organization. He went on to question what is the role of the fire departments in a municipal program. Councilman Peruta stated his impression the fire service would provide supplemental first responder service, which he believes is their official role right now. He added he is also under the impression the Police Department doesn't want to be in this business. He suggested they should make those people who are first responders most of the time "officially first responders". He pointed out the fire departments are well-positioned around town to be there first. He added when they go further, they will have to identify whether there are problems with the fire departments being first responders and see if those problems can be fixed.
Chairman Tallarita stated the Town has the ability to mandate a municipal plan whereby the Police Department is the first responder. He pointed out this is a full-time, paid staff that's always available, and they are roaming the community in their cruisers and can be dispatched at any given point. He questioned how they would mandate that the fire departments assume that responsibility when they're not part of the Town's municipal structure. He pointed out it's currently done on a volunteer basis. He highly commended the fire departments for the fantastic job that they do.
Chairman Tallarita questioned whether there are any statistics as to who is the first responder, and Mr. Shanley noted he can check.
Attorney Bromson stated the Police Department currently has the ALS license through OEMS, and they are legally the first responders. He noted one of the benefits of staying with a municipal plan is that they already have the license. He stated there could be a function and place for the fire departments in a volunteer role if they went with a municipal service.
Councilman Peruta stated he agrees with Councilman Mangini in that he is looking for a community-based, integrated emergency system more than a contracted system. He added his second choice is a municipal service.
Chairman Tallarita requested more clarification of what is meant by a community-based system. Councilman Mangini stated the fire personnel are so willing, capable and ready to do a superb job, and she would not want to see that service lost. She noted they also have the benefit of the Maciolek Post who brings in money through fund raising which is desperately needed. She pointed out there's so much community spirit and she does not want to discount that.
Councilman Peruta stated when he refers to a community service, he's talking about using the resources within this community. He acknowledged there may be some hurdles to overcome.
Chairman Tallarita stated through leadership, they will set up a meeting for the third week in November to further discuss this.
MOTION #7449 by Councilman Fiore, seconded by Councilman Mangini to retable this item.
Upon a SHOW-OF-HANDS vote being taken, the Chair declared MOTION #7449 adopted 11-0-0.
Item e. and f. remained tabled.
MOTION #7450 by Councilman Kaupin, seconded by Councilman Tait to remove Item g. from the table.
Upon a SHOW-OF-HANDS vote being taken, the Chair declared MOTION #7450 adopted 11-0-0.
RESOLUTION #7451 by Councilman Edgar, seconded by Councilman Tait.
WHEREAS, the School Department seeks to take advantage of grant funds to install energy efficient lighting in several schools and use energy savings as the source of funds for paying down the 0% loan component.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Manager is authorized to execute documents necessary to accept $240,000 in grants from CL&P as well as $80,000 in a three-year no interest loan for school buildings.
Upon a ROLL-CALL vote being taken, the Chair declared RESOLUTION #7451 adopted 11-0-0.
NEW BUSINESS
CONSENT AGENDA
MOTION #7452 by Councilman Tait, seconded by Councilman Mangini to accept the Consent Agenda.
Request for Transfer of Funds:
A/C#4320-17050 Donations Child Day Care to #4320-630 Food Child Day Care $5,137.25
A/C#17050 General Fund to A/C#5100-320-30102 - Library Professional Services $1,000
Family Resource Center Grant to A/C#4700-6015-339 Professional Services $2,250
Upon a ROLL-CALL vote being taken, the Chair declared MOTION #7452 adopted 11-0-0.
MOTION #7453 by Councilman Fiore, seconded by Councilman Tait to waive the reading of the resolution.
Upon a SHOW-OF-HANDS vote being taken, the Chair declared MOTION #7453 adopted 11-0-0.
Mr. Shanley pointed out there was a clerical error whereby the account number was slightly different - it should be 314 instead of 310.
RESOLUTION #7454 by Councilman Fiore, seconded by Councilman Mangini.
Hydrant Replacement St. James
Councilman Fiore stated this has been an on-going project. He thanked the Town Manager, Assistant Town Manager and the Director of Public Works and his staff for staying on top of this. He noted the state has turned over the road to the Town in this area, and staff is in the process of trying to have the state turn over the land to the Town. He stated this was something they talked about for numerous years. He went on to note they've asked the Department of Safety to ask the state to look at the timing of the left-hand turns in this area. He noted DPW will do some type of reflective painting on the island. He stated they've also reviewed the maintenance in this area so that it's clear to staff where the state's responsibilities are in the town. He added it has become apparent that a fire hydrant on just Riviera should be sufficient.
Deputy Fire Chief Frank Alaimo joined the discussion and agreed with Councilman Fiore concerning the fire hydrant placement - on the left, where Carol Street meets Riviera.
Upon a ROLL-CALL vote being taken, the Chair declared RESOLUTION #7454 adopted 11-0-0.
RESOLUTION #7455 by Councilman Kaupin, seconded by Councilman Edgar
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RESOLVED, that the Enfield Town Council does hereby authorize the Town Attorney, Christopher W. Bromson, to settle the outstanding tax assessment appeals in the following actions:
1. Enfield Omega, LLC v. Town of Enfield, Docket Number CV 04-0527796-S,
the fair market value of the property to be $1,000,000 and assessed value to be $700,000
2. SEA Enfield Stateline Plaza, LLC v. Town of Enfield, Docket Number
CV 04-0528035 S, the fair market value of the property to be $6,750,000
and the assessed value to be $4,725,000.
3. SEA Enfield Commons, LLC v. Town of Enfield, Docket Number
CV 04-0527786 S, the fair market value of the property to be $15,000,000
and the assessed value to be $10,500,000 for the Grand List of October 1,
2001. The fair market value of the property to be $15,505,000 and the
assessed value to be $10,853,500 for the Grand List of October 1, 2003.
Upon a ROLL-CALL vote being taken, the Chair declared RESOLUTION #7455 adopted 11-0-0.
ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION
APPOINTMENTS (TOWN COUNCIL)
The appointment to the Housing Authority and Building Code Appeals Board will appear under New Business on the next regular meeting agenda.
Item c. will appear on the next agenda.
MISCELLANEOUS
RESOLUTION #7456 by Councilman Tait, seconded by Councilman Mangini.
WHEREAS, the Town Council of the Town of Enfield wishes to provide all employees with the option of purchasing retirement benefits for those years they were eligible to make contributions but did not, and
WHEREAS, the employee is required to contribute the entire amount of funds actuarially determined to be due to the plan to fund the "buy back" period,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Manager is authorized to amend the Town Pension Plan to allow for the purchase of whole years by those employees eligible to participate.
Upon a ROLL-CALL vote being taken, the Chair declared RESOLUTION #7456 adopted 11-0-0.
RESOLUTION #7457 by Councilman Mangini, seconded by Councilman Edgar.
RESOLVED, that the Enfield Town Council does hereby authorize the Town Manager to amend the lease agreement with the Tanguay-Magill Post 80 American Legion as authorized by Resolution #5620, adopted December 17, 2001.
Upon a ROLL-CALL vote being taken, the Chair declared RESOLUTION #7457 adopted 11-0-0.
RESOLUTION #7458 by Councilman Tait, seconded by Councilman Mangini.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Manager of the Town of Enfield is authorized to execute all necessary documents to apply for and accept a Federal EDI Grant for the Family Resource Center project up to $225,000.
Councilman Fiore questioned whether this check has been received. Mr. Shanley stated they are doing the best they can to try and access this money and they have until December 31st to submit the grant application. He noted he submitted it a couple weeks ago with $237,000 worth of costs. He stated Congressman Simmons office has been very helpful in putting them together with the right people.
Upon a ROLL-CALL vote being taken, the Chair declared RESOLUTION #7458 adopted 11-0-0.
MOTION #7459 by Councilman Tait, seconded by Councilman Mangini to waive the reading of the resolution.
Upon a SHOW-OF-HANDS vote being taken, the Chair declared MOTION #7459 adopted 11-0-0.
RESOLUTION #7460 by Councilman Kaupin, seconded by Councilman Mangini.
Bid Waiver Parkman Recreation Fence
Councilman Fiore explained they are waiving this bid process because it's only $585 over the bid requirement. He noted they really would like to get this done between now and the bad weather.
Upon a ROLL-CALL vote being taken, the Chair declared RESOLUTION #7460 adopted 10-1-0, with Councilman Edgar voting against the resolution.
PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
No one wished to speak.
COUNCILMEN COMMUNICATIONS
No one wished to speak.
ADJOURNMENT
MOTION #7461 by Councilman Tait, seconded by Councilman Crowley.
Upon a SHOW-OF-HANDS vote being taken, the Chair declared MOTION #7461 adopted 11-0-0, and the meeting stood adjourned at 9:40 p.m.
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