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ENFIELD TOWN COUNCIL
MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING
MONDAY, AUGUST 16, 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, August 16, 2004. The meeting was called to order at 7:30 p.m.
PRAYER - The Prayer was given by Councilman Dodd.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Pledge of Allegiance was said.
ROLL-CALL - Present were Councilmen Crowley, Dodd, Edgar, Fiore, Peruta, Reveruzzi, and Tallarita. Councilmen Egan, Kaupin, Mangini, and Tait were absent. Also present were Town Manager, Scott Shanley; Assistant Town Manager, Daniel Vindigni; Town Clerk, Suzanne Olechnicki; Town Attorney, Christopher Bromson; Director of Finance, Gregory Simmons; Deputy Director of Public Works, Geoffrey McAlmond; Director of Social Services; Dorothy Allen; Director of Information Technology, Charlene Bond; Senior Center Director, Susan Lather.
FIRE EVACUATION ANNOUNCEMENT
Chairman Tallarita made the fire evacuation announcement.
MINUTES OF PRECEDING MEETINGS
MOTION #7314 by Councilman Fiore, seconded by Councilman Dodd to accept the minutes of the July 6, 2004 Regular Meeting.
Upon a SHOW-OF-HANDS vote being taken, the Chair declared MOTION #7314 adopted 7-0-0.
MOTION #7315 by Councilman Edgar, seconded by Councilman Reveruzzi to accept the minutes of the July 19, 2004 Special Meeting.
Upon a SHOW-OF-HANDS vote being taken, the Chair declared MOTION #7315 adopted 6-0-1, with Councilman Crowley abstaining.
MOTION #7316 by Councilman Fiore, seconded by Councilman Peruta to accept the minutes of the August 2, 2004 Special Meeting.
Upon a SHOW-OF-HANDS vote being taken, the Chair declared MOTION #7316 adopted 6-0-1, with Councilman Dodd abstaining.
PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS & PETITIONS
Michael Tippo, Representing the Friends of the Enfield Senior Center
Stated the Friends of the Enfield Senior Center strongly endorse Susan Lathers' request for Grant money from the Hartford Foundation for Public Giving. He explained the main goal of these funds is to enhance the many varied programs offered by the Senior Center. He noted in order to provide the best possible activities during the daytime hours and proposed expanded evening activities, additional part-time staff is urgently needed. He stated his understanding the grants given by the Hartford Foundation for Public Giving cover a three-year period. He noted that since the purpose of the Friends of the Enfield Senior Center is to provide and allocate financial resources to the Enfield Senior Center, not provided by the Town of Enfield, they plan to finance a portion of these funds once the Grant money has been depleted. He explained they plan to do this from profits from Bingo, donations and bequests to the Center, and other "Friends" sponsored activities.
Jack Sheridan, 7 Buchanan Road
Stated his belief the Road 2005 plan is a good plan as long as they stay with the road index as was done with the previous project. He stated his belief this should not be politicized by trying to spread the work around for roads that were not on the index as originally proposed.
Mr. Sheridan voiced his opposition to the idea of a consent agenda. He stated his belief there are enough items in town that are not known about and passed without the public's knowledge.
Mr. Sheridan stated an area near the South Maple Street bridge and Scantic River rapids has become a hangout. He stated his belief there should be some barriers to keep vehicles from going into this area.
He stated his belief it's not right to use money left over from school bonding for athletic fields. He feels that people voted for that money to be spent on school expansions, and if there's a surplus, he advocates putting it back toward the debt.
Mr. Sheridan stated his belief there was not enough notification of the August 2, 2004 Special Meeting.
Charles Woods, 11 Westerly Drive
Noted when he was on the committee looking at ways to reduce the Board of Education budget, he made suggestions to turn Enfield High School into a middle school. He noted that has a number of ramifications, one of which is not having to spend like monies on two high schools. He stated his belief JFK Middle School is getting overcrowded, and if they kept the 7th, 8th and 9th graders in Enfield High School, it would be more manageable. He noted that would free up space at JFK for a consolidated IT Department so that it wouldn't have to be housed in Town Hall. He stated his belief this would also free up space at JFK to house the Board of Education administrative offices.
Mr. Woods disagreed with using the $1.2 million dollar surplus from the school projects. He stated his belief this money should be paying down the debt.
He stated he heard the presentation on the athletic fields, and he doesn't necessarily agree with the plastic liner, but rather he believes it should be straight maintenance so they can utilize the fields a lot longer than just ten years.
Mr. Woods questioned whether the Council will tell taxpayers what the effect will be on taxes if Roads 2005 is passed. He noted in order to keep their taxes down, they also have to start looking at trade-offs, i.e., if they approve one program, perhaps they have to do away with another.
He concluded stating the Town should be consistent when posting upcoming meetings on the internet.
Margaret Jedziniak, 232 Abbe Road
Stated signs should be posted around the Freshwater Pond area pertaining to certain prohibited activities, i.e., "No Nude Bathing".
Ms. Jedziniak questioned why Enfield has to propose referendums for building new streets and repairing others. She questioned how many neighboring towns go to referendums to repair their streets. She questioned what percentage of taxes goes toward repairing streets and sidewalks.
She questioned what is the minimum grade a student can receive to participate in athletics.
Ms. Jedziniak questioned if Enfield has so much money, why are there Chapter I schools in Enfield. She stated her impression this shows Enfield has a low socio-economic condition.
She concluded by urging the Council to think things over before proposing costly referendums and burdening the elderly.
Mrs. Collins, Hazardville Section
Spoke about vagrants and drug dealers along the Scantic River. She suggested some signage be placed in this area.
COUNCILMEN COMMUNICATIONS & PETITIONS
Councilman Fiore informed everyone that the annual Hall of Fame banquet will be held this year on September 18th at the Radisson.
Councilman Fiore referred to a letter to the editor in a recent newspaper. He noted one question in that letter asked why Council meetings aren't televised. He explained the person who televises the Council meetings from time to time is a private citizen who volunteers this service at no cost. He went on to note that perhaps Council meetings should always be televised. He requested the Town Manager's office contact Cox Cable to learn how much it would cost to pay Cox Cable or some other organization to televise Council meetings.
He noted another item in this letter to the editor had to do with changes in the budget process, i.e., using e-mail. He explained communications by e-mail were an effort to cut down on the amount of meetings and the amount of staff time expended. He pointed out it was made clear that when the Council decided to use e-mail, those e-mail communications were available for any resident who asked. He noted these e-mails are covered by Freedom of Information.
MOTION #7317 by Councilman Fiore, seconded by Councilman Crowley to suspend the rules to move Item 13 a.1., 13b and 13k to Miscellaneous this evening.
Upon a SHOW-OF-HANDS vote being taken, the Chair declared MOTION #7317 adopted 7-0-0.
Councilman Crowley thanked Mr. Vindigni for addressing complaints in Thompsonville regarding trash being left on sidewalks for a long period of time.
Councilman Peruta highly commended Town employees and their operation at the landfill. He went on to note Public Works has done a good job addressing the clean up on Town Farm Road. He stated he received phone calls of appreciation for this work.
Chairman Tallarita referred to the $1.2 million dollar surplus from the school referendum and it being applied to the athletic projects and noted the question would have to be asked of the residents as to whether they want that money to be applied toward athletic fields.
Chairman Tallarita questioned the process that was used to publicize the August 2nd Special Meeting. Mr. Shanley stated they can look into this, but he believes the real issue is that they have been using the website for a lot of information, but there was a glitch that this meeting didn't get posted.
Chairman Tallarita assured the public that the Council likes to see as many people as they can at their meetings. He stated they try very hard to get out meeting notices so that they can attract people.
TOWN MANAGER REPORT & COMMUNICATIONS
Mr. Shanley made the following comments:
" E-mails during the budget process were made available to the public, and he mentioned several times at Council meetings that they were available for anyone who wished to review them.
" There was a technical problem with the internet preventing the posting of the meeting notice for August 2nd.
" The state has posted signage at the Scantic River rapids, cleared an area, installed a picnic table and they intend to install a chain between two posts so that vehicles can't drive into this area. The town is reviewing this situation.
" The $1.2 million dollar surplus from the school projects cannot be spent unless approved by the voters.
" There will be a discussion later in the meeting concerning Road 2005 and the mill rate impact. Scenari if the Council were to do a 15-year issue; if the amount of the issue were $18 million dollars; if the interest rate were 5%; if the annual growth of the grand list was 1% per year; if the entire $18 million dollars was sold up front, the maximum impact would be one mill in the beginning and then it would be declining. The reality is they won't know what the interest rate will be and they will not sell it all up front and they don't know what the growth rates are going to be.
" Child Day Care - it appears they will be moving from the Felician Sisters complex to the Family Resource Center and the South Road complex effective for the new school year - the target date is to be out of the Felician Sisters complex August 31st.
" The Town Manager's office is unaware of nude bathing in the Freshwater Pond.
TOWN ATTORNEY REPORT & COMMUNICATIONS
Attorney Bromson stated he reports on any interesting laws that effect the Town. He noted one major one was signed into law by the President about four weeks ago. He stated it's called the National Law Enforcement Officer Safety Act. He credits William Strachan, the Town's Risk Manager, for alerting him and Town staff regarding this law. He explained this preempts all city and state laws regarding the carrying of concealed weapons by police officers, correction officers, probation officers, parole officers and all other types of sworn officers who have powers to arrest and also who could be retired. He stated they can now carry their weapons anywhere in the country without anyprohibition, without any exceptions, other than the weapon cannot be a machine gun. He stated this has a huge impact because of Enfield's proximity to the airport and the Massachusetts state line. He noted there is a two-prong issue involved - when officers purport to be sworn officers and have powers to arrest, how do they verify that with their own departments and what policies is Enfield going to put in place for its own officers when they're off duty. He acknowledged they have the right to do so under federal law, however, they can look at exposures to liability regarding carrying town-issued weapons. He stated they will be meeting to discuss this.
REPORT OF SPECIAL COMMITTEES OF THE COUNCIL
There were no reports.
OLD BUSINESS
MOTION #7318 by Councilman Fiore, seconded by Councilman Edgar to remove Item #13 from the table.
Upon a SHOW-OF-HANDS vote being taken, the Chair declared MOTION #7318 adopted 7-0-0.
NOMINATION #7319 by Councilman Fiore to appoint Tammy Krantz (D), 201 Brainard Road to the Cultural Arts Commission for a term which expires 05/31/2006.
MOTION #7320 by Councilman Crowley, seconded by Councilman Edgar to close nominations.
Upon a SHOW-OF-HANDS vote being taken, the Chair declared MOTION #7320 adopted 7-0-0.
Upon a ROLL-CALL vote being taken, the Chair declared Tammy Krantz appointed to the Cultural Arts Commission by a 7-0-0 vote.
All other Town Council appointments remained tabled.
APPOINTMENTS (TOWN MANAGER)
All Town Manager appointments remained tabled.
MOTION #7321 by Councilman Fiore, seconded by Councilman Peruta to remove Item c. from the table.
Upon a SHOW-OF-HANDS vote being taken, the Chair declared MOTION #7321 adopted 7-0-0.
DISCUSSION RE: COUNCIL/BOARD INITIATIVES
Chairman Tallarita stated a couple months ago the Council acted to create an IT Technology Committee and they solicited applicants from the general public to serve on this committee. He explained the committee was going to be made up of five individuals from the community that had an IT technology background who would be willing to serve on this committee to look at IT technology, specifically with regards to the Town and Board of Education sides. He noted they've been fortunate to have people volunteer to serve on this committee.
He stated this committee would come back with recommendations on how they can find some efficiencies.
MOTION #7322 by Councilman Edgar, seconded by Councilman Fiore to accept the following appointments:
James Pine, 18 Weymouth Road
Steven Moore, 36 Field Road
Sandra Kowalski, 3 Elm Meadows
William Vayda, 8 Patriot Circle
Guy Bourassa, 16 Sam Street
Councilman Brian Peruta, 33 Celtic Court
Upon a SHOW-OF-HANDS vote being taken, the Chair declared MOTION #7322 adopted 7-0-0.
Chairman Tallarita stated these names also have to go before the Board of Education, and a Board of Education representative should also be appointed.
MOTION #7323 by Councilman Fiore, seconded by Councilman Edgar to retable
Item c.
Upon a SHOW-OF-HANDS vote being taken, the Chair declared MOTION #7323 adopted 7-0-0.
MOTION #7324 by Councilman Fiore, seconded by Councilman Edgar to remove Item d. from the table.
Upon a SHOW-OF-HANDS vote being taken, the Chair declared MOTION #7324 adopted 7-0-0.
DISCUSSION RE: EMS PLAN
Attorney Bromson stated the EMS Committee will let the Council know what their intentions are after their August meeting.
Chairman Tallarita stated the Council wants this process to continue and would like an update as soon as possible.
Attorney Bromson stated he will ask the Committee for a specific date.
MOTION #7325 by Councilman Fiore, seconded by Councilman Edgar to retable
Item d.
Upon a SHOW-OF-HANDS vote being taken, the Chair declared MOTION #7325 adopted 7-0-0.
MOTION #7326 by Councilman Fiore, seconded by Councilman Edgar to remove Item e. from the table.
Upon a SHOW-OF-HANDS vote being taken, the Chair declared MOTION #7326 adopted 7-0-0.
DISCUSSION RE: VHB/PAVEMENT CONDITION INDEX/ROAD 2005
Councilman Fiore stated in no way did the Council politicize this process. He noted that was not done previously and it won't happen with this process. He stated they are staying with the plan and the consultant's index.
MOTION #7327 by Councilman Fiore, seconded by Councilman Edgar to remove Item e. from the agenda.
Upon a SHOW-OF-HANDS vote being taken, the Chair declared MOTION #7327 adopted 7-0-0.
Item f., g., and h. remained tabled.
MOTION #7328 by Councilman Fiore, seconded by Councilman Peruta to remove Item i. from the table.
Upon a SHOW-OF-HANDS vote being taken, the Chair declared MOTION #7328 adopted 7-0-0.
RESOLUTION #7329 by Councilman Fiore, seconded by Councilman Peruta.
RESOLVED, that in accordance with Chapter VI, Section 8(f) of the Town Charter, the following transfer is hereby made:
TO: 4320-06014-330
Professional Services $7,000
FROM: 220-01-4320-06014-000-00
Revenues $7,000
CERTIFICATION
I hereby certify the amount of $7,000 is available from Account #220-01-4320-06014-000-00 Revenues as of 6/16/2004.
/s/ Gregory Simmons, Director of Finance
Present for this discussion was Dorothy Allen, Director of Social Services.
Ms. Allen explained this represents an additional $7,000 from the School Readiness Program.
Councilman Fiore questioned when Ms. Allen was notified of this increase, and Ms. Allen responded they were notified in June.
Councilman Fiore questioned whether they applied for this increase, and Ms. Allen responded no, this was unanticipated extra revenue.
Councilman Peruta questioned how many slots this pays for, and Ms. Allen responded the number is still 15.
Upon a ROLL-CALL vote being taken, the Chair declared RESOLUTION #7329 adopted 7-0-0.
NEW BUSINESS
DISCUSSION RE: CONSENT AGENDA DISCUSSION
Mr. Shanley recommended reforming the same committee that reviewed the original policies and procedures of the Town Council at the beginning of the year. He suggested the Council have the Town Clerk staff that meeting, and discuss where they can amend the policies and procedures in order to accommodate a consent agenda. He added the Town Clerk will have a recommendation at the time they convene.
ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION
APPOINTMENTS (TOWN COUNCIL)
The appointment to the Beautification Committee will appear on the next regular meeting agenda.
DISCUSSION RE: AMERICAN LEGION LEASE
Mr. Shanley stated the Council received a copy of the current lease plus a letter from the American Legion regarding their desire to reopen that lease and extend it for 25 to 50 years.
Chairman Tallarita suggested this item be discussed at the next regular meeting.
MOTION #7330 by Councilman Fiore, seconded by Councilman Peruta to suspend the rules to address Items 13d., m. and n. to Miscellaneous this evening.
Upon a SHOW-OF-HANDS vote being taken, the Chair declared MOTION #7330 adopted 7-0-0.
DISCUSSION RE: REQUEST FOR TRANSFER OF FUNDS FROM ACCOUNT #3800-626 DPW-EQUIPMENT, MAINTENANCE, REPAIR #3800-626 GASOLINE TO ACCOUNT #3900-421 DPW REFUSE COLLECTION DISPOSAL SERVICES - $98,750
RESOLVED, that in accordance with Chapter VI, Section 8(f) of the Town Charter, the following transfer is hereby made:
TO: DPW-Refuse Collection $98,750
Acct. #3900-421 Disposal Services
FROM: Acct. #8030-930 Fund Transfer $98,750
CERTIFICATION
I hereby certify the amount of $98,750 is available from Account #8030-930 as of 6/30/04.
/s/ Gregory Simmons, Director of Finance
Present for this discussion was Deputy Director of Public Works, Geoffrey McAlmond.
Mr. Shanley pointed out there is an error on the agenda, itself, in that the transfer is from Account #8030-930 as it reads in the resolution, itself.
Councilman Fiore questioned whether these are extra CRRA fees. Mr. McAlmond responded yes, the tonnage came out higher than anticipated this year. Councilman Fiore questioned whether this is curb trash, not large trash pick-up. Mr. McAlmond stated this is curb trash.
Councilman Fiore questioned whether this can happen again next year. Mr. McAlmond stated that is a possibility, however, they will monitor this more closely throughout the year and keep the Council informed.
Councilman Fiore questioned if these monies are coming out of the General Fund Reserves, and Mr. Shanley responded no, it is coming out of an account they have in the budget.
Councilman Edgar questioned if this relates to salaries, and Mr. McAlmond responded no, these are fees to CRRA.
Councilman Dodd questioned how the condo trash will effect this weight and how much tonnage can they can expect to receive from condominiums. Mr. McAlmond stated they did an estimate of what they'd expect the tonnage to be and added 10% to their tonnage figure.
Councilman Crowley questioned whether they will be able to gage weight with the new scale system being implemented at the landfill. Mr. McAlmond noted that would be for household waste, not residential pick-up.
Councilman Fiore questioned when the new scales will be implemented, and Mr. McAlmond stated they are in the process of getting an RFP out and hope this will happen after the first of the year. He noted the scales can be installed in the winter months.
MOTION #7331 by Councilman Dodd, seconded by Councilman Crowley to suspend the rules to address Item e. under Miscellaneous this evening.
Upon a SHOW-OF-HANDS vote being taken, the Chair declared MOTION #7331 adopted 7-0-0.
DISCUSSION RE: SENIOR CENTER GRANT APPLICATION HARTFORD FOUNDATION FOR PUBLIC GIVING
Mr. Vindigni noted the Council has before them an application package prepared by Susan Lather, Senior Center Director and her staff. He explained they would like to take advantage of this opportunity which would address some needs they have at the senior center. He noted they are looking for Council consensus to apply for a grant from the Hartford Foundation which would allow them to have four part-time positions at the senior center and also allow them to begin evening programming.
Mr. Vindigni stated since the senior center relocated to Elm Street, they've experienced tremendous growth in the number of clientele and increased operating hours. He noted they have a fitness center that has to be staffed. He stated the new part-time positions would be non-benefited and would meet needs in the kitchen, general operations, evening hours and fitness center.
He stated the Hartford Foundation would pay 100% of the grant for three years, and at the end of that period, they would look for those programs to be client-fee supported, whereas the part-time positions would be split three ways between client fees, the Friends of the Senior Center with their Bingo donations, other financial support and the general fund.
Ms. Lather stated her belief this is a tremendous opportunity for the senior center.
Councilman Reveruzzi stated even though it's the intent to raise the funds to support the programs, it's his impression they would need a financial commitment from the Town to continue to support this activity on a forward-going basis. He added it's also his impression the Town Council would be supporting the seniors by agreeing to take on additional liability in future budgets for the cost of the programs that will be offered at the senior center by supporting this grant application.
Councilman Fiore stated his understanding they want to hire some part-time help for the kitchen because they've had some unfortunate incidents in the kitchen. He stated the Council is really counting on the Friends of the Senior Center to be there for them, whereby they will start recognizing this group in next year's budget -- rather than "miscellaneous contributions" it would be a contribution directly from the Friends of the Senior Center. Mr. Vindigni stated as the budget process begins, they will be identifying the funding sources. He noted if the Friends of the Senior Center make a financial commitment, they will identify that in their preparation documents as one of the sources of revenue they receive.
Councilman Crowley questioned whether other activities will result in more staff. Ms. Lather stated they charge $3.00 for classes, therefore, there would be additional programs and additional revenue. Mr. Shanley noted they will be able to collect the grant and revenue at the same time. He stated when the grant expires, they will still have that revenue stream and this is an opportunity to develop that revenue stream over a few years.
Councilman Peruta questioned the possibility of revenue dropping off and resulting in having to use the General Fund. Mr. Shanley stated that is a possibility. He noted clearly the intent, desire and effort is being put into avoiding that.
Councilman Crowley stated if funds dry up after the three-year period, can't they just eliminate programs, or is the Town committed to fund them. Mr. Shanley responded no, but the Council is asked up front because the Hartford Foundation would like these programs to continue, therefore, the Council's intent should be to do that. Mr. Vindigni explained what is driving this is the volume of usage and the number of clientele. He noted if the use of the senior center dries up and fee-based programs dry up, the demand for staffing is going to have to be adjusted.
Chairman Tallarita questioned how they come up with the numbers of clients. Ms. Lather stated those numbers are a reflection of who signs up for what class. She noted those numbers don't include those people just walking through the door.
Chairman Tallarita questioned whether they have any kind of training for volunteers working in the kitchen. Ms. Lather noted Mr. Vindigni suggested that and they are developing that kind of a program.
It was the consensus of the Council to go forward.
DISCUSSION RE: RESOLUTION TO APPROPRIATE $22,000,000 FOR RECONSTRUCTION AND REPAIR OF VARIOUS ROADS AND ROADSIDE ELEMENTS, AND TO AUTHORIZE THE ISSUE OF BONDS, NOTES OR TEMPORARY NOTES IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $18,000,000 WITH THE BALANCE FUNDED BY GRANTS AND OTHER AVAILABLE FUNDS
MOTION #7332 by Councilman Crowley, seconded by Councilman Edgar to waive the reading of the resolution.
Upon a SHOW-OF-HANDS vote being taken, the Chair declared MOTION #7332 adopted 7-0-0.
Councilman Fiore referred to Section I, last sentence - "the appropriation shall include any federal or state grants that may be received for this project". He noted the Public Works Department is trying to procure some monies to help with the Raffia Road work, therefore, that would mean that much less they would have to bond. Mr. Shanley stated because of the way the Town Charter reads, they need to identify the total cost of Road 2005.
DISCUSSION RE: RESOLUTION TO APPROPRIATE $5,200,000 FOR IMPROVEMENTS TO AND/OR NEW CONSTRUCTION OF HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETIC FACILITIES, AND TO AUTHORIZE THE ISSUE OF BONDS, NOTES OR TEMPORARY NOTES IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $4,000,000 WITH THE BALNCE FUNDED BY USING $1,200,000 OF UNEXPENDED FUNDS FROM THE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PROJECT
MOTION #7333 by Councilman Edgar, seconded by Dodd to waive the reading of the resolution.
Upon a SHOW-OF-HANDS vote being taken, the Chair declared MOTION #7333 adopted 7-0-0.
Chairman Tallarita stated the Town Council has made a decision not to move forward with this project at this time for a number of reasons. He explained part of this $5.2 million dollars they were expecting to spend on the fields was going to include $2 million dollars which they were hoping to get from the sale of Asnuntuck College. He noted they have not yet received confirmation from the state that they would be exercising their lease option. He stated the Council felt hesitant to go forward without that confirmation. He added Asnuntuck would not be on the state's agenda until next year.
Chairman Tallarita stated another reason the Council wished to hold off on this was because they didn't feel comfortable with the maintenance costs and the maintenance program that they had for the athletic fields. He noted they feel if they're going to appropriate this kind of money and make these kinds of improvements, they need a comprehensive maintenance program in hand before going before the voters. He stated they would need to have further discussions with the Board of Education regarding the idea of some type of consolidating of maintenance.
He emphasized everyone agrees this is a worthwhile project and that it's absolutely necessary that at some point the Town takes this on. He noted they should also lobby harder with the state to get a commitment for the sale of Asnuntuck College. He pointed out the Council does not want to lose sight of this, and they want to stay focused on this. He stated Councilman Crowley is willing to follow-up on these items and he will keep the Council informed about this.
It was the consensus of the Council to remove this item from the agenda.
DISCUSSION RE: RESOLUTION TO SUBMIT TO REFERENDUM THE APPROPRIATION BONDING RESOLUTIONS FOR ROAD RECONSTRUCTION AND REPAIR AND FOR IMPROVEMENTS TO AND/OR NEW CONSTRUCTION OF HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETIC FACILITIES
MOTION #7334 by Councilman Fiore, seconded by Councilman Dodd to waive the reading of the resolution.
Upon a SHOW-OF-HANDS vote being taken, the Chair declared MOTION #7334 adopted 7-0-0.
The Council agreed that staff can eliminate all references to athletic facilities.
DISCUSSION RE: RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE THE TOWN TO PREPARE EXPLANATORY TEXTS AND ADDITIONAL EXPLANATORY MATERIALS FOR THE REFERENDUM QUESTIONS
MOTION #7335 by Councilman Fiore, seconded by Councilman Edgar to waive the reading of the resolution.
Upon a SHOW-OF-HANDS vote being taken, the Chair declared MOTION #7335 adopted 7-0-0.
The Council agreed that staff can eliminate all references to athletic facilities.
DISCUSSION RE: RESOLUTION SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING DATE TO ALLOW THE PUBLIC TO COMMENT ON THE PROPOSED IMPROVEMENTS TO AND/OR NEW CONSTRUCTION OF HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETIC FACILITIES
It was agreed to remove this item from the agenda.
MISCELLANEOUS
NOMINATION #7336 by Councilman Fiore to appoint Roman Polaski (D), 44 North Maple Street to the Historic District Commission for a term which expires 08/31/2009.
MOTION #7337 by Councilman Edgar, seconded by Councilman Dodd to close nominations.
Upon a SHOW-OF-HANDS vote being taken, the Chair declared MOTION #7337 adopted 7-0-0.
Upon a ROLL-CALL vote being taken, the Chair declared Roman Polaski appointed to the Historic District Commission by a 7-0-0 vote.
MOTION #7338 by Councilman Fiore, seconded by Councilman Edgar to waive the reading of the resolution.
Upon a SHOW-OF-HANDS vote being taken, the Chair declared MOTION #7338 adopted 7-0-0.
RESOLUTION #7339 by Councilman Fiore, seconded by Councilman Edgar.
Resolution re. Amending Increased Deductible Resolution
Upon a ROLL-CALL vote being taken, the Chair declared RESOLUTION #7339 adopted 7-0-0.
RESOLUTION #7340 by Councilman Fiore, seconded by Councilman Dodd.
RESOLVED, that in accordance with Chapter VI, Section 8(f) of the Town Charter, the following transfer is hereby made:
TO: 1810-339 Other Professional Service $4,000
FROM: 1810-110 Salaries - Full Time $4,000
CERTIFICATION
I hereby certify the amount of $4,000.00 is available from Account #1810-110 as of
July 9, 2004.
Upon a ROLL-CALL vote being taken, the Chair declared RESOLUTION #7340 adopted 7-0-0.
RESOLUTION #7341 by Councilman Fiore, seconded by Councilman Edgar.
RESOLVED, that in accordance with Chapter VI, Section 8(f) of the Town Charter, the following transfer is hereby made:
TO : DPW-Refuse Collection
Acct. #3900-421 Disposal Service $98,750
FROM : Acct. #8030-930 Fund Transfer $98,750
CERTIFICATION
I hereby certify the amount of $98,750 is available from Account #8030-930 s of 6/30/04.
/s/ Gregory Simmons, Director of Finance
Upon a ROLL-CALL vote being taken, the Chair declared RESOLUTION #7341 adopted 7-0-0.
RESOLUTION #7342 by Councilman Peruta, seconded by Councilman Crowley.
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Enfield Town Council does hereby schedule a Public Hearing to be held on September 1, 2004 at 7:00 p.m. in the Enfield Town Hall Council Chambers, 820 Enfield Street, Enfield, Connecticut in order to allow public comment on the proposed "Reconstruction and Repair of Various Town Roads and Roadside Elements."
Upon a ROLL-CALL vote being taken, the Chair declared RESOLUTION #7342 adopted 7-0-0.
MOTION #7343 by Councilman Fiore, seconded by Councilman Edgar to waive the reading of the resolution.
Upon a SHOW-OF-HANDS vote being taken, the Chair declared MOTION #7343 adopted 7-0-0.
RESOLUTION #7344 by Councilman Dodd, seconded by Councilman Peruta.
Resolution re. Grant Application from CT State Department of Children & Families for Positive Youth Initiative
Present for this discussion were Director of Social Services, Dorothy Allen and Director of Enfield Youth Services, Jean Haughey.
Ms. Haughey stated she just received notice of a grant on August 6th regarding a Positive Youth Development Initiative, and she would like to apply for it. She noted the deadline is September 20th. She explained this allows them to continue their commitment to provide some drug and alcohol education and support for the youth of Enfield. She noted it also allows them to bring in some scientific evidence based programming to her department as well as upgrade her staff's competencies with fresh knowledge.
Ms. Haughey stated this program runs for seven weeks, and she would propose to run it four times per year.
Chairman Tallarita questioned how this relates to the School Department's programs. Ms. Haughey stated the School Department is setting up their own curriculum committee to do a curriculum within the school system. She noted this program could be adapted to the school program.
Councilman Fiore questioned whether this program would be brought to the Family Resource Center since this center is supposed to be about helping and educating families. Ms. Haughey noted that's possible. She added her belief this program really targets 6th, 7th and 8th graders.
Upon a ROLL-CALL vote being taken, the Chair declared RESOLUTION #7344 adopted 7-0-0.
RESOLUTION #7345 by Councilman Fiore, seconded by Councilman Edgar.
RESOLVED, that in accordance with Chapter VI, Section 89f) of the Town Charter, the following transfer is hereby made:
TO: 4500-339 Other Professional Services $1,500
FROM: 220-01-40-4500-17050-000-00
Misc. Donations & Contributions $1,500
CERTIFICATION
I hereby certify the amount of $1,500.00 is available from Account #220-01-40-4500-17050-000-00 as of July 28, 2004.
/s/ Gregory Simmons, Director of Finance
Upon a ROLL-CALL vote being taken, the Chair declared RESOLUTION #7345 adopted 7-0-0.
COUNCILMEN COMMUNICATIONS
There were no comments
ADJOURNMENT
MOTION #7346 by Councilman Peruta, seconded by Councilman Reveruzzi to adjourn.
Upon a SHOW-OF-HANDS vote being taken, the Chair declared MOTION #7346 adopted 7-0-0.
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