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ENFIELD TOWN COUNCIL
MINUTES OF A SPECIAL MEETING
MAY 15, 2000
A Special Meeting of the Enfield Town Council was called to order by Chairwoman Strom in the Enfield Room of the Enfield Town Hall, 820 Enfield Street, Enfield, Connecticut on Monday, May 15, 2000 at 6:30 p.m.
ROLL-CALL - Present were Councilors Dodd, Egan, Falk, Fiore, Hall, Kaupin, Mangini, McGuire, Strom, Surapine, and Vayda. Also present were Town Manager, Scott A. Shanley; Assistant Town Manager, Daniel Vindigni; Town Clerk, Suzanne F. Olechnicki; Town Attorney, Christopher W. Bromson; Assistant Town Attorney, Maria Stavropoulos; Director of Finance, Gregory Simmons; Director of Information Systems, Charlene Bond; Director of Public Works, John Kazmarski.
MOTION #4611 by Councilor Falk, seconded by Councilor Kaupin to recess the meeting and reconvene in the Council Chambers.
Upon a SHOW-OF-HANDS vote being taken, the Chair declared MOTION #4611 adopted 11-0-0, and the meeting stood recessed at 6:31 p.m.
The meeting reconvened in the Council Chambers at 6:48 p.m.
MOTION #4612 by Councilor Falk, seconded by Councilor Surapine to suspend the rules to address Item #1 first.
Upon a SHOW-OF-HANDS vote being taken, the Chair declared MOTION #4612 adopted 11-0-0.
MOTION #4613 by Councilor Kaupin, seconded by Councilor Falk.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Council of the Town of Enfield hereby adopts the Managers 2000/2001 Proposed Capital Improvement Plan for budgetary consideration.
Upon a ROLL-CALL vote being taken, the Chair declared MOTION #4613 adopted 11-0-0.
RESOLUTION #4614 by Councilor Dodd, seconded by Councilor Kaupin.
RESOLVED, that Pages 2, Revenue Summary and 3, Summary of Expenditures, and the item on Page 3 entitled, Board of Education, of the Town Budget, as submitted by the Town Manger for the fiscal year commencing July 1, 2000 and ending June 30, 2001 including estimates of receipts and expenditures and recommendations of said Town of Enfield be accepted and approved by the Town Council of the Town of Enfield.
AMENDMENT #1 by Councilor Dodd, seconded by Councilor Kaupin to amend the Managers proposed 2000-2001 Budget by INCREASING Account #1100-600 as shown on page 6 in accordance with the following schedule:
FROM TO
TOWN COUNCIL ~ ~
SUPPLIES/MATERIALS $3,350 $6,350
Upon a SHOW-OF-HANDS vote being taken, the Chair declared AMENDMENT #1 adopted 11-0-0.
AMENDMENT #2 by Councilor Egan, seconded by Councilor Kaupin to amend the Managers proposed 2000-2001 Budget by DECREASING Account #1910 as shown on page 20 in according with the following schedule:
FROM TO
BOARDS & COMMISSIONS ~ ~
CT HOUSING PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM $600 $0
Upon a SHOW-OF-HANDS vote being taken, the Chair declared AMENDMENT #2 adopted 11-0-0.
AMENDMENT #3 by Councilor Surapine, seconded by Councilor Dodd to amend the Managers proposed 2000-2001 Budget by DECREASING Account #1921 as shown on page 20 in accordance with the following schedule:
FROM TO
BOARDS & COMMISSIONS ~ ~
OPEN SPACE COMMITTEE $1,000 $0
Upon a SHOW-OF-HANDS vote being taken, the Chair declared AMENDMENT #3 adopted 11-0-0.
AMENDMENT #4 by Councilor Falk, seconded by Councilor Mangini to amend the Managers proposed 2000-2001 Budget by DECREASING Account #3700-600 as shown on page 31 in accordance with the following schedule:
FROM TO
HIGHWAY MAINTENANCE ~ ~
SUPPLIES/MATERIALS $337,000 $327,000
Upon a SHOW-OF-HANDS vote being taken, the Chair declared AMENDMENT #4 adopted 11-0-0.
AMENDMENT #5 by Chairwoman Strom, seconded by Councilor Kaupin to amend the Managers proposed 2000-2001 Budget by DECREASING Account #3800-600 as shown on page 32 in accordance with the following schedule:
FROM TO
EQUIPMENT MAINT. & REPAIR ~ ~
SUPPLIES/MATERIALS $569,400 $554,400
Upon a SHOW-OF-HANDS vote being taken, the Chair declared AMENDMENT #5 adopted 11-0-0.
AMENDMENT #6 by Councilor Vayda, seconded by Councilor Kaupin to amend the Managers proposed 2000-2001 Budget by DECREASING Account #5100-100 as shown on page 34 in accordance with the following schedule:
~ FROM TO
PUBLIC LIBRARY SYSTEM ~ ~
PERSONAL SERVICES-SALARIES $728,224 $726,894
Upon a SHOW-OF-HANDS vote being taken, the Chair declared AMENDMENT #6 adopted 11-0-0.
AMENDMENT #7 by Councilor Hall, seconded by Councilor Dodd to amend the Managers proposed 2000-2001 Budget by DECREASING Account #8030-930 as shown on page 44 in accordance with the following schedule:
~ FROM TO
MISC. CHARGES & TRANSFERS ~ ~
FUND TRANSFERS $6,498,097 $5,773,097
Upon a SHOW-OF-HANDS vote being taken, the Chair declared AMENDMENT #7 adopted 11-0-0.
AMENDMENT #8 by Councilor Fiore, seconded by Councilor Dodd to amend the Managers proposed 2000-2001 Budget by DECREASING Total Town Operations Appropriation as shown on page 3 from $35,492,747 to $34,742,817.
Upon a SHOW-OF-HANDS vote being taken, the Chair declared AMENDMENT #8 adopted 11-0-0.
AMENDMENT #9 by Councilor McGuire, seconded by Councilor Egan to amend the Managers proposed 2000-2001 Budget by DECREASING Board of Education Appropriation as shown on page 3 from $57,315,609 to $56,821,434.
Councilor Mangini stated her belief this figures represents approximately 4.8%, and she recommends 5.0%. Chairwoman Strom questioned the difference between 4.8 and 5.0, and Councilor Vayda responded approximately $100,000.
Upon a SHOW-OF-HANDS vote being taken, the Chair declared AMENDMENT #9 adopted 6-5-0, with Councilors Fiore, Hall, Mangini, McGuire, and Vayda voting against the amendment.
AMENDMENT #10 by Councilor Mangini, seconded by Councilor Dodd to amend the Managers proposed 2000-2001 Budget by DECREASING Entire Budget Appropriation as shown on page 3 from $92,808,356 to $91,564,251.
Upon a SHOW-OF-HANDS vote being taken, the Chair declared AMENDMENT #10 adopted 11-0-0.
AMENDMENT #11 by Councilor Kaupin, seconded by Councilor Egan to amend the Managers proposed 2000-2001 Budget by INCREASING Account #13900 as shown on page 4 in accordance with the following schedule:
FROM TO
INTERGOVERNMENTAL REVENUE ~ ~
SURPLUS REVENUE SHARING $0 $401,509
Upon a SHOW-OF-HANDS vote being taken, the Chair declared AMENDMENT #11 adopted 11-0-0.
AMENDMENT #12 by Councilor Dodd, seconded by Councilor Kaupin to amend the Managers proposed 2000-2001 Budget by DECREASING Account #11010 as shown on page 4 in accordance with the following schedule:
FROM TO
TAXES ~ ~
REAL ESTATE $44,497,104 $43,183,438
Upon a SHOW-OF-HANDS vote being taken, the Chair declared AMENDMENT #12 adopted 11-0-0.
AMENDMENT #13 by Councilor Egan, seconded by Councilor Surapine to amend the Managers proposed 2000-2001 Budget by DECREASING Account #11020 as shown on page 4 in accordance with the following schedule:
FROM TO
TAXES ~ ~
MOTOR VEHICLE $6,811,636 $6,612,428
Upon a SHOW-OF-HANDS vote being taken, the Chair declared AMENDMENT #13 adopted 11-0-0.
AMENDMENT #14 by Councilor Surapine, seconded by Councilor Kaupin to amend the Managers proposed 2000-2001 Budget by DECREASING Account #11030 as shown on page 4 in accordance with the following schedule:
FROM TO
TAXES ~ ~
PERSONAL PROPERTY $4,538,825 $4,406,085
Upon a SHOW-OF-HANDS vote being taken, the Chair declared AMENDMENT #14 adopted 11-0-0.
AMENDMENT #15 by Councilor Falk, seconded by Councilor Kaupin to amend the Managers proposed 2000-2001 Budget by DECREASING Account #98-8040-075 as shown on page 114 in accordance with the following schedule:
FROM TO
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS ~ ~
SCHOOL TECHNOLOGY $200,000 $0
Upon a SHOW-OF-HANDS vote being taken, the Chair declared AMENDMENT #15 adopted 11-0-0.
AMENDMENT #16 by Chairwoman Strom, seconded by Councilor Surapine to amend the Managers proposed 2000-2001 Budget by INCREASING Account #99-3200-097 as shown on page 118 in accordance with the following schedule:
FROM TO
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS ~ ~
VARIOUS DRAINAGE $175,000 $215,000
Upon a SHOW-OF-HANDS vote being taken, the Chair declared AMENDMENT #16 adopted
11-0-0.
AMENDMENT #17 by Councilor Vayda, seconded by Councilor Kaupin to amend the Managers proposed 2000-2001 Budget by DECREASING Account #99-3700-101 as shown on page 129 in accordance with the following schedule:
FROM TO
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS ~ ~
HIGHWAY EQUIPMENT $230,000 $190,000
Upon a SHOW-OF-HANDS vote being taken, the Chair declared AMENDMENT #17 adopted 11-0-0.
AMENDMENT #18 by Councilor Hall, seconded by Councilor Kaupin to amend the Managers proposed 2000-2001 Budget by INCREASING Account #99-3900-101 as shown on page 130 in accordance with the following schedule:
FROM TO
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS ~ ~
SOLID WASTE EQUIPMENT $235,000 $515,000
Councilor Kaupin stated if this passes, this would allow the Town to purchase a front-end loader for the trash pick-up at condominium complexes, planned residential developments, and other sites. He noted this issue has been studied in depth, and he believes the proposal is very fair and equitable. He added this will also result in the Town not having to contract out for services to pick up trash at certain locations.
Councilor Mangini commended Councilor Kaupin for his work on the subcommittee. She went on to state her belief the Councils goal for this years budget was to decrease as much as possible to make it fair and reasonable for the taxpayers. She added her belief this is not a fair and reasonable request, and based on the numbers she cannot support this.
Councilor Dodd stated money was not the issue with him, but rather the idea of a town vehicle entering private property.
Councilor Hall pointed out one of the proposals was to break down the number over the course of a few years. She stated she cannot agree with an appropriation of this size at this time.
Councilor Fiore agreed with Councilor Hall.
Councilor McGuire agreed with Councilor Kaupin and stated his belief this would be a "win-win" situation. He pointed out condominium owners taxes will be going up just like any other homeowners taxes. He added his belief 12 to 18 years is a long time to do something for the condo owners.
Upon a SHOW-OF-HANDS vote being taken, the Chair declared AMENDMENT #18 defeated by a 2-9-0 vote. Councilors Kaupin and McGuire voted in favor of the amendment.
AMENDMENT #19 by Councilor Fiore, seconded by Councilor Dodd to amend the Managers proposed 2000-2001 Budget by INCREASING Account #01-3100-001 as shown on page 147 in accordance with the following schedule:
FROM TO
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS ~ ~
FRESHWATER WALKWAY $10,000 $100,000
Councilor Surapine voiced his support of this amendment and urged other councilors to support the additional funding for this project.
Upon a SHOW-OF-HANDS vote being taken, the Chair declared AMENDMENT #19 defeated by a 4-7-0 vote, with Councilors Dodd, Falk, Kaupin, and Surapine voting in favor of the amendment.
AMENDMENT #20 by Councilor McGuire, seconded by Councilor Kaupin to amend the Managers proposed 2000-2001 Budget by DECREASING Account #01-3100-002 as shown on page 148 in accordance with the following schedule:
FROM TO
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS ~ ~
OPEN SPACE $200,000 $100,000
Upon a SHOW-OF-HANDS vote being taken, the Chair declared AMENDMENT #20 adopted 11-0-0.
AMENDMENT #21 by Councilor Mangini, seconded by Councilor Hall to amend the Managers proposed 2000-2001 Budget by INCREASING Account #01-3200-002 as shown on page 149 in accordance with the following schedule:
FROM TO
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS ~ ~
HAZARDVILLE STREETSCAPE $50,000 $150,000
Upon a SHOW-OF-HANDS vote being taken, the Chair declared AMENDMENT #21 adopted 10-1-0, with Councilor Egan voting against the amendment.
AMENDMENT #22 by Councilor Kaupin, seconded by Councilor Dodd to amend the Managers proposed 2000-2001 Budget by DECREASING Account #01-3200-007 as shown on page 154 in accordance with the following schedule:
FROM TO
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS ~ ~
BEEMANS BROOK $215,000 $180,000
Upon a SHOW-OF-HANDS vote being taken, the Chair declared AMENDMENT #22 adopted 11-0-0.
AMENDMENT #23 by Councilor Dodd, seconded by Councilor Surapine to amend the Managers proposed 2000-2001 Budget by INCREASING Account #01-8040-004 as shown on page 163 in accordance with the following schedule:
FROM TO
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS ~ ~
ALCORN A/C WEST WING $0 $120,000
Councilor Fiore stated he will not support this amendment because the Board of Education did not consider this a high priority. He added he sees no urgency to do this.
Councilor Surapine stated his belief this wing should be air conditioned due to the fact windows only open a couple inches and temperatures soar to the 90's in warm weather. He pointed out this wing was designed to have air conditioning. He noted this environment should be suitable for teaching and learning.
Councilor Mangini pointed out there are similar problems at Enfield High and JFK Middle School. She stated her belief they should have a workshop when considering an expenditure of this size.
Councilor McGuire agreed with Councilors Fiore and Mangini. He noted the Town Manager had this budgeted for next year, and the Board of Education has their priorities.
Councilor Falk stated when Alcorn was renovated, this wing was designed with air conditioning in mind. He added his belief all schools should be air conditioned, but they have to be addressed one step at a time.
Councilor Dodd agreed stating this wing was designed to be air-conditioned. He added his belief they should follow the design and complete this.
Councilor Kaupin stated he supports this amendment. He pointed out that at the recent Public Hearing the greatest number of speakers spoke on this issue. He noted this is an identified problem, and they have a responsibility to fix it.
Councilor Vayda suggested perhaps there are ways to mitigate the problem.
Councilor Egan stated her belief they shouldnt lose sight of the fact that the Town of Enfield is responsible for their buildings. She pointed out if the Town has a building thats been designed for air conditioning, then they should fix that problem.
Chairwoman Strom spoke in favor of the amendment and stated her belief this is a much more pressing situation than at the other schools.
Upon a SHOW-OF-HANDS vote being taken, the Chair declared AMENDMENT #23 adopted 6-5-0, with Councilors Fiore, Hall, Mangini, McGuire, and Vayda voting against the amendment.
AMENDMENT #24 by Councilor Egan, seconded by Councilor Kaupin to amend the Managers proposed 2000-2001 Budget by DECREASING Capital Improvement Budget Appropriation as shown on page 80 from $6,782,000 to $6,667,000.
Upon a SHOW-OF-HANDS vote being taken, the Chair declared AMENDMENT #24 adopted 11-0-0.
AMENDMENT #25 by Councilor Surapine, seconded by Councilor Mangini to adopt the Managers proposed 2000-2001 Budget Social Service Fund Appropriation as shown on page 62 at $2,771,662.
Upon a SHOW-OF-HANDS vote being taken, the Chair declared AMENDMENT #25 adopted 11-0-0.
AMENDMENT #26 by Councilor Falk, seconded by Councilor Kaupin to adopt the Managers proposed 2000-2001 Budget Social Service Fund Revenue Estimates as shown on page 65 at $2,821,448.
Upon a SHOW-OF-HANDS vote being taken, the Chair declared AMENDMENT #26 adopted 11-0-0.
AMENDMENT #27 by Chairwoman Strom, seconded by Councilor Vayda to amend the Managers proposed 2000-2001 Budget by INCREASING Account #4900-4945 as shown on page 76 in accordance with the following schedule:
FROM TO
SOCIAL SERVICES ~ ~
THE AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM $59,762 $74,778
Councilor Mangini noted this is a very important program.
Upon a SHOW-OF-HANDS vote being taken, the Chair declared AMENDMENT #27 adopted 11-0-0.
AMENDMENT #28 by Councilor Vayda, seconded by Councilor Egan to amend the Managers proposed 2000-2001 Budget by INCREASING Account #4900-19020 as shown on page 66 in accordance with the following schedule:
FROM TO
SOCIAL SERVICES ~ ~
HUMAN SERVICES FUND BALANCE $24,375 $39,391
Upon a SHOW-OF-HANDS vote being taken, the Chair declared AMENDMENT #28 adopted 11-0-0.
Upon a ROLL-CALL vote being taken, the Chair declared RESOLUTION #4614 adopted, as amended, by an 10-0-0 vote, councilor McGuire absent at vote.
RESOLUTION #4615 by Councilor Kaupin, seconded by Councilor Mangini.
RESOLVED, that the Town Council of the Town of Enfield does hereby appropriate LOCIP Grant Funds in the amount of $334,000 for the following purpose in accordance with the 2000-2001 Annual Operating and Capital Budget:
Tennis Courts $220,000
Various Drainage 114,000
$334,000
Upon a ROLL-CALL vote being taken, the Chair declared RESOLUTION #4615 adopted 11-0-0.RESOLUTION #4616 by Councilor Mangini, seconded by Councilor Kaupin.
RESOLVED, that the Town Board of Education Summary, adopted by the Town Council in the amount of $56,821,434 included the anticipated Revenue of $22,516,404 from the Education Block Grant, on Page 4 of the 2000-2001 Annual Operating and Capital Budget.
Upon a ROLL-CALL vote being taken, the Chair declared RESOLUTION #4616 adopted 11-0-0.
RESOLUTION #4617 by Councilor Kaupin, seconded by Councilor Falk.
RESOLVED, that the Town Council of the Town of Enfield hereby established a Fund Balance Designation of $900,000 for Capital Fund, various Road Drainage Projects.
Upon a ROLL-CALL vote being taken, the Chair declared RESOLUTION #4617 adopted 11-0-0.
RESOLUTION #4618 by Councilor Vayda, seconded by Councilor Dodd.
RESOLVED, that a tax rate of 30.87 mills be set on the Grant List of October 1, 1999 for the Town of Enfield and shall be payable in two semi-annual installments - July 1, 2000 and January 1, 2001 and that the laying of a tax of real estate and personal property amounting to $100.00 or less shall be paid in full on the first installment, and further, that the tax on any motor vehicle shall be paid in full on the first installment; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that any supplemental motor vehicle tax in the amount of $2.99, or less, shall be waived, in accordance with Connecticut State Statute 12-144c.
Upon a ROLL-CALL vote being taken, the Chair declared RESOLUTION #4618 adopted 11-0-0.
BRIEFING ON SUMMER STATE ROAD CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS
Director of Public Works, John Kazmarski, introduced DEP representatives who spoke about the following upcoming projects in Enfield:
o Route 190/Palomba Blvd.
o Route 190 & Elm Street & South Road
o Elm Street/Route 5 & Alden Avenue/Belmont Avenue/Route 5
o Resurfacing Route 91 (Enfield area involved)
Discussion followed regarding a detour at the RT 190/Elm St./South Rd. site which DEP estimates will last about eight weeks. The following points were addressed:
o there will be some impact on traffic, however, emergency vehicles will not be impeded
o there will be no major drainage work in the roadway
o without the detour, the project would be prolonged
o Route 91 resurfacing running from April, 2000 through 8/31/2001
o Residents can submit complaints if night work is disturbing
o Elm Street/Route 5 (should be done by October)
o Consideration will be given to major events in Enfield
ADJOURNMENT
MOTION #4619 by Councilor Falk, seconded by Councilor Surapine to adjourn.
Upon a SHOW-OF-HANDS vote being taken, the Chair declared MOTION #4619 adopted 11-0-0, and the meeting stood adjourned at 7:58 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Jeannette Lamontagne
Secretary to the Council
By Suzanne F. Olechnicki
Suzanne F. Olechnicki
Town Clerk
Clerk of the Council
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