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AGENDA

ENFIELD TOWN COUNCIL

REGULAR MEETING

Monday, July 7, 2008

7:00 p.m. – Council Chambers

6:50 p.m. - Public Hearing Proposed Amendment to the Schedule of Fees for the Transfer Station Usage and Curbside Bulky Waste Pick-Up.

1. Prayer – Jason Jones.

2. Pledge of Allegiance.

3. Roll Call.

4. Fire Evacuation Announcement.

5. Minutes of Preceding Meeting(s).

· Special Meeting – June 16, 2008

· Regular Meeting – June 16, 2008

6. Special Guests.

· Brian Ellis, 9/11 Garden Presentation.

7. Public Communications and Petitions.

8. Councilmen Communications and Petitions.

9. Town Manager Report and Communications.

· Virginia Higley, Farmers’ Market.

10. Town Attorney Report and Communications.

11. Report of Special Committees of the Council.


12. OLD BUSINESS.

A. Appointment(s) - Town Council Appointed.

1. Area 25 Cable Television Advisory Committee - The term of office of Mark David Smith (U) expired 06/30/04. Replacement term would be until 06/30/08. (Tabled 06/21/04)

2. Area 25 Cable Television Advisory Committee - The term of office of Robert W. Tkacz (R) expired on 06/30/06. Reappointment or replacement would be until 06/30/08. (Tabled 06/05/06)

3. North Central Regional Mental Health Board - A vacancy exists due to the resignation of Everett A. Gamble (D). Replacement term would be indefinite. (Tabled 01/05/04)

4. Ethics Commission – The term of office of Kenneth M. Varriale, Alternate, and (U) expired 10/31/07. Reappointment or replacement would be until 10/31/09. (Tabled 10/01/07)

5. Ethics Commission – The term of office of Mark T. Sargent, Alternate, (R) expired 10/31/07. Reappointment or replacement would be until 10/31/09. (Tabled 10/01/07)

6. Enfield Beautification Committee – The term of office of Barbara W. Wielgos (U) expired 12/01/07. Replacement would be until 12/01/10. (Tabled 12/3/07)

7. Clean Energy Committee – A vacancy exists due to the resignation of Jonathan Grande (R). Term of office would be until two years of date of appointment. (Tabled 5/19/08)

8. Enfield Revitalization Strategy Committee – The term of office of Joan Smith (U) expired 4/30/08. Replacement would be until 4/30/11. (Tabled 5/19/08)

9. Cultural Arts Committee – The term of office of James Brislin (R) expires 5/31/08. Reappointment or Replacement would be until 5/31/10. (Tabled 5/19/08)

B. Appointment(s) - Town Manager Appointed/Council Approved.

1. Housing Code Appeals Board - The term of office of Constance P. Harmon, alternate (R) expired on 05/01/01. Replacement term would be until 05/01/11. (Tabled 05/07/01)

2. Housing Code Appeals Board - The term of office of Lawrence P. Tracey, Jr. (R), insurance, alternate, expired 05/01/06. Replacement would be until 05/01/11.

3. Building Code Appeals Board - The term of office of Joseph F. Petronella (D), contractor, expired 11/01/04. Replacement term would be until 11/01/09. (Tabled 11/25/04)

4. Building Code Appeals Board - A vacancy exists due to the resignation of Kenneth J. Bergeron, (D) Chairman, Architect. Replacement term would be until 11/01/11. (Tabled 10/16/06)

5. Fair Rent Commission - A vacancy exists due to the resignation of Tom Baziak, Tenant (D). Term of office would be until 06/30/09. (Tabled 11/20/06)

6. Fair Rent Commission - A vacancy exists due to the resignation of Pamela Hall, Tenant (D). Term of office would be until 06/30/09.

(Tabled 11/20/06)

7. Fair Rent Commission – The term office of Arthur Graves, Homeowner (D) expired 06/30/07. Replacement term would be until 06/30/09. (Tabled 07/02/07)

C. Discussion: Use of Facilities. (Tabled 11/13/06)

1. Resolution – Adopting Amendments to the Schedule of Fees for Transfer Station Usage and Curbside Bulky Waste Pick-Up.

D. Discussion/Resolution: 9 Gordon Lane. (Tabled 09/17/07)

1. Request for Transfer of Funds – CIP - $40,000.

E. Discussion: Town Owned Properties. (Tabled 11/26/07)

F. Discussion: Personnel Rules and Procedures. (Tabled 1/22/08)

G. Discussion: Drainage and Erosion Issues on Private Land. (Tabled 4/21/08)

H. Discussion: Library Services Worker Program. (Tabled 6/2/08)

13. NEW BUSINESS.

A. Consent Agenda – Action.

B. Appointment(s) – Town Council Appointed.

1. Enfield Beautification Committee – A vacancy exists due to the resignation of Brian Trudeau (R). Replacement would be until 12/01/12.

C. Appointment(s) – Town Manager Appointed/Council Approved.


14. ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION.

A. **Consent Agenda – Review.

1. Discussion/Resolution: Request for Transfer of Funds for the Economic Development Salaries and Benefits, $5,445.

2. Discussion/Resolution: Request for Transfer of Funds for the Human Resources Other Professional Services, $2,000.

B. Appointment(s) – Town Council Appointed.

1. Clean Energy Committee - A vacancy exists due to the resignation of Cliff David (D). Replacement term of office would be until 03/17/10.

2. Loan Review Committee - A Vacancy exists due to the resignation of Kathryn McGann (G). Replacement term of office would be until 12/31/09.

3. **North Central District Health Department – The term of office of Jo-Marie Nelson (R) expired on June 30, 2008. Reappointment or replacement term of office would be until 06/30/11.

C. Appointment(s) – Town Manager Appointed/Council Approved.

1. **Inland Wetlands and Watercourses Agency - The term of office of Tom Arnone (D) expired on 06/30/08. Replacement term of office would be until 6/30/12.

2. **Inland Wetlands and Watercourses Agency - The term of office of Gretchen Pfeifer-Hall (R) expired on 06/30/08. Reappointment or replacement term of office would be until 6/30/12.

D. **Discussion/Resolution: ERASE Renewal Grant.

E. **Discussion/Resolution: Addition of Certain Positions in Information Technology.

F. **Discussion/Resolution: Request for Transfer of Funds for the Police Department Salaries, $39,301.42.

G. **Discussion/Resolution: Request for Transfer of Funds for the Building Department’s Part-Time Salaries, $32,000.

H. **Discussion/Resolution: Request for Transfer of Funds for the Human Resources ERIP Costs, $208,841.

I. **Discussion/Resolution: Request for Transfer of Funds for the Tipper Barrels, Transfer In, $119,700.

J. **Discussion/Resolution: Request for Transfer of Funds for the Tipper Barrels, Transfer Out, $119,700.

K. **Discussion/Resolution: Adoption of Amendments to the Schedule of Fees for Transfer Station Usage and Curbside Bulky Waste Pick-Up.

L. **Discussion/Resolution: Renewed Application for the Governor’s Urban Youth Violence Prevention Program.

M. **Discussion/Resolution: Creation of Development Services.

N. **Discussion/Resolution: Director of Development Services/Economic Development Job Description.

O. **Discussion/Resolution: Non-Union Pay Plan 2008-2009.

P. **Discussion/Resolution: Property Damage, Release of Claims.

Q. Discussion: Pheasant Hills Condominium Yard Waste.

R. Discussion: Shaker Road/Elm Street Intended Soccer Fields.

15. MISCELLANEOUS.

16. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS/APPLIES ONLY IF PRIOR TO 11:00 p.m.

17. COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS.

18. ADJOURNMENT.

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