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ENFIELD TOWN COUNCIL
MINUTES OF A SPECIAL MEETING
SEPTEMBER 4, 2001
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 Tuesday, September 4, 2001 at 6:00 p.m.
ROLL-CALL Present were Councilmen Falk, Fiore, Kaupin, Mangini, Strom and Tait. Councilman Hall entered the meeting at 6:13 p.m. and Councilman Vayda entered the meeting at 6:37 p.m. Councilmen Egan, Giddings, and McGuire were absent. Also present were Town Manager, Scott A. Shanley; Assistant Town Manager, Daniel Vindigni; Town Clerk, Suzanne F. Olechnicki; Director of Public Works, John Kazmarski.
APPROVAL SENIOR CENTER BID DOCUMENTS
Present from the Senior Center Building Committee were Russell Maylott and Samuel McGill, Jr. Also present was Samuel Sargent, Architect.
Mr. Shanley stated this is in preparation for the Town Councils decision this evening as to whether to go out to bid.
Mr. Maylott stated theyre aiming for a bid date of Friday, September 14th. He pointed out according to their current numbers, their budget looks on target.
Mr. Sargent presented some drawings for the Council and highlighted the following items:
Outside
- elevations
- a savings of approximately $45,000 on the room by using a lighter gage metal structure
- materials on the outside are of a stucco finish with a seam metal roof, with a three-foot high brick water table with some cast stone and granite accents
Inside
- great room, administrative area, computer room, bathrooms, wellness area, game room, arts and crafts room, the kitchen, two multi-purpose rooms, exercise room and a small lounge
Mr. Sargent stated they maintained an approximate budget of $3.6 million dollars. He stated his understanding they had approximately $3.8 to spend when they started, and the strategy was that there would be an approximate $100,000 of cushion to provide a safety net for the bids, which could possibly fluctuate. He added they are feeling hopeful because they have heard there is a major slowdown in the number of jobs coming in.
Mr. McGill stated they believed there was enough in the budget to include radiant heat in the great room and the main entry. He noted these areas tend to have cool, drafty floors in the winter months.
Councilman Kaupin questioned what the anticipated time table is. Mr. Maylott stated its their hope to get out to bid on September 14th. He added its also their hope to get the bid package back October 11th. He noted it will be helpful having the Town working ahead of time by doing site work and providing a hard surface for the contractor to work upon.
Councilman Kaupin requested clarification on radiant heat. Mr. Maylott explained this is supplemental heat in the floor which takes the chill off the slab.
Councilman Fiore questioned if Mr. Kazmarski is comfortable with the information provided. Mr. Kazmarski responded absolutely, adding they do not foresee any major changes in the plans. He added they are planning to have pavement on the site by mid-September. He stated they will also complete all the storm drainage work, have water main and sanitary sewer brought to the building site, provisions for gas, electric, telephone and cable tv hookups. He stated they will do a limited amount of landscaping work this year, and theyre reserving materials at various nurseries. He pointed out the contractor can move in two days after the bid signing and start digging for footings and the foundation.
Mr. Kazmarski introduced Joseph Auclair from East Consulting Corporation. He stated Mr. Auclair was selected by the Senior Center Building Committee as the Clerk of the Works, and he will be the Senior Center Building Committee representative during the construction.
It was the consensus of the Council to move forward.
8-24 REFERRAL SOUTHVIEW STREET AND HAZARD AVENUE
Present from the Enfield Planning & Zoning Commission was Chairman Francis Costanzo.
Mr. Shanley explained the documentation before the Town Council relating to the proposal to create a cul-de-sac on Southview at Hazard. He noted this was rejected by the Planning & Zoning Commission. He noted the Chairman of the Planning & Zoning Commission, Francis Costanzo, has agreed to come before the Council to explain what the thought process was at the recent P&Z meeting.
Mr. Costanzo stated he was not present at the P&Z meeting when this item was voted upon. He noted he called other members to learn what the mindset was regarding this item. He explained there were concerns that everything from Southview was now going to be funneled to the intersection on Hazard Avenue. He added his opinion that he would like access through Southview.
Councilman Kaupin questioned whether P&Z received a copy of the petition that residents had circulated. He added this petition was not mentioned in the minutes. Mr. Costanzo stated his belief they did receive it.
Councilman Kaupin stated the people who live on this street do not use the Hazardville piece to get onto Hazard Avenue because its too dangerous. He stated his belief they should look for a way to reduce this hazard. He noted if they realign that intersection, the intersection will be even further down, thus cars have more opportunity to travel at a higher rate of speed. He stated his belief they should want to divert people to a controlled intersection.
Councilman Hall questioned if Southview were closed off, would there be enough of a turning radius for school buses. Mr. Kazmarski stated it was their intention to provide enough turning radius should this road be closed off.
Councilman Fiore stated his understanding that the Town was not going to incur any more costs than whats provided in the Road 2000 funds, and Mr. Kazmarski responded thats correct.
Chairwoman Strom stated she would rather see traffic directed to a controlled intersection.
Councilman Kaupin stated his understanding that to override a P&Z decision, the Council would have to support it by a two-thirds vote, therefore, they would need eight votes in favor.
DISCUSSION: PORCELLO/DALEO
Mr. Kazmarski distributed a plan of where they proposed to expand upon a direction that was given to his department by the Town Council in November 2000 by improving sidewalks and adding on some sidewalks along with incorporating some greenery into the streetscape for the north end of Enfield Street. He explained his department did some research on grass pavers and it was concluded the grass pavers are probably not a workable solution in this particular area. He noted the biggest reason has to do with the cells in the grass pavers, which would have a tendency to dry out the grass very quickly.
He explained there could be a small landscaped area in front of all of the buildings between Alden Avenue and Carpet Street.
Mr. Kazmarski then detailed out the plan in front of the different properties in this area.
Mr. Shanley stated the original design was well received in some areas and not in other areas.
Councilman Kaupin questioned if any thought was given to parking spaces in this area. A discussion followed regarding the impact this design might have on parking spaces. Mr. Shanley stated for some of the businesses its certainly more convenient to have all bituminous material. He explained this plan is an attempt to introduce some color and visual continuity, which is what they believed was the Councils direction originally.
Councilman Falk stated his belief pavers would be more attractive. Mr. Shanley indicated the Council can specify the type of pavers preferred.
As concerns sidewalk work in the area of Carpet Street, Councilman Hall questioned whether residents of that street have been consulted. Mr. Kazmarski responded no.
Councilman Tait stated his belief that no matter what type of pavers are installed, cars will still park upon them.
Councilman Fiore voiced concern about future maintenance problems concerning this plan.
There was no executive session.
ADJOURNMENT
MOTION #5439 by Councilman Tait, seconded by Councilman Mangini to adjourn.
Upon a SHOW-OF-HANDS vote being taken, the Chair declared MOTION #5439 adopted 8-0-0, and the meeting stood adjourned at 7:15 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Suzanne F. Olechnicki
Town Clerk Jeannette Lamontagne
Clerk of the Council Secretary to the Council
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