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ENFIELD TOWN COUNCIL
MINUTES OF A SPECIAL MEETING
MAY 21, 2001
A Special Meeting of the Enfield Town Council was called to order by Chairwoman Strom in the Council Chambers of the Enfield Town Hall, 820 Enfield Street, Enfield, Connecticut on Monday, May 21, 2001 at 6:00 p.m.
ROLL-CALL Present were Councilmen Dodd, Egan, Falk, Fiore, Giddings, Hall, Kaupin, Mangini, McGuire, Strom, and Vayda. Also present were Town Manager, Scott A. Shanley; Assistant Town Manager, Daniel Vindigni; Town Clerk, Suzanne F. Olechnicki; Director of Finance, Gregory Simmons; Deputy Director of Public Works, Geoffrey McAlmond; Director of Information Systems, Charlene S. Bond; Director of Social Services, Dorothy C. Allen; Deputy Director of Social Services, Marla Hauslaib; Road 2000 Coordinator, Thomas McGee.
RESOLUTION #5267 by Councilman Kaupin, seconded by Councilman Dodd.
RESOLVED, that pages 2, Revenue Summary and 3, Summary of Expenditures, and the item on Page 3 entitled, Total Schools Budget, of the Town Budget, as submitted by the Town Manager for the fiscal year commencing July 1, 2001 and ending June 30, 2002 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. (See vote on Page 21)
RESOLUTION #5268 by Councilman Kaupin, seconded by Councilman Mangini.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Council of the Town of Enfield hereby adopts the Town Managers 2001/2002 Proposed Capital Improvement Plan for budgetary consideration. (See vote on Page 21)
AMENDMENT #1 by Councilman Kaupin, seconded by Councilman Dodd to amend the Managers proposed 2001-2002 Budget by decreasing Account #1200-700 as shown on page 7 in accordance with the following schedule:
FROM TO
Town Manager
Property $14,800 $800
Upon a SHOW-OF-HANDS vote being taken, the Chair declared AMENDMENT #1 adopted 11-0-0.
AMENDMENT #2 by Councilman Dodd, seconded by Councilman Egan to amend the Town Managers proposed 2001-2002 Budget by decreasing Account #1210-100 as shown on page 8 in accordance with the following schedule:
FROM TO
Information Technology
Personal Services Salaries $571,004 $546,004
Upon a SHOW-OF-HANDS vote being taken, the Chair declared AMENDMENT #2
adopted 11-0-0.
AMENDMENT #3 by Councilman Egan, seconded by Councilman Giddings to amend the Managers proposed 2001-2002 Budget by decreasing Account #1500-500 as shown on page 11 in accordance with the following schedule:
FROM TO
Registrar of Voters
Other Purchased Services $16,400 $11,700
Upon a SHOW-OF-HANDS vote being taken, the Chair declared AMENDMENT #3 adopted 11-0-0.
AMENDMENT #4 by Councilman Giddings, seconded by Councilman Falk to amend the Managers proposed 2001-2002 Budget by increasing Account #1500-600 as shown on page 11 in accordance with the following schedule:
FROM TO
Registrar of Voters
Supplies/Materials $8,200 $11,200
Upon a SHOW-OF-HANDS vote being taken, the Chair declared AMENDMENT #4 adopted 11-0-0.
AMENDMENT #5 by Councilman Falk, seconded by Chairwoman Strom to amend the Managers proposed 2001-2002 Budget by decreasing Account #1916 as shown on page 20 in accordance with the following schedule:
FROM TO
Boards & Commissions
Town Green Advisory $500 $0
Upon a SHOW-OF-HANDS vote being taken, the Chair declared AMENDMENT #5 adopted 11-0-0.
AMENDMENT #6 by Chairwoman Strom, seconded by Councilman Vayda to amend the Managers proposed 2001-2002 Budget by increasing Account #1990 as shown on page 20 in accordance with the following schedule:
FROM TO
Board and Commissions $2,600 $7,000
Cultural Arts Commission
Upon a SHOW-OF-HANDS vote being taken, the Chair declared AMENDMENT #6 adopted 11-0-0.
AMENDMENT #7 by Councilman Vayda, seconded by Councilman Hall to amend the Managers proposed 2001-2002 Budget by decreasing Account #2100-100 as shown on page 21 in accordance with the following schedule:
FROM TO
Protection of Life & Property
Personal Services Salaries $6,196,278 $6,171,588
Upon a SHOW-OF-HANDS vote being taken, the Chair declared AMENDMENT #7 adopted 11-0-0.
AMENDMENT #8 by Councilman Hall, seconded by Councilman Fiore to amend the Managers proposed 2001-2002 Budget by increasing Account #2100-700 as shown on page 21 in accordance with the following schedule:
FROM TO
Protection of Life & Property
Property $221,100 $266,100
Upon a SHOW-OF-HANDS vote being taken, the Chair declared AMENDMENT #8 adopted 11-0-0.
AMENDMENT #9 by Councilman Fiore, seconded by Councilman McGuire to amend the Managers proposed 2001-2002 Budget by decreasing Account #3400-400 as shown on page 26 in accordance with the following schedule:
FROM TO
Public Works Building & Grounds
Purchased Property Services $627,600 $590,600
Upon a SHOW-OF-HANDS vote being taken, the Chair declared AMENDMENT #9 adopted 11-0-0.
AMENDMENT #10 by Councilman McGuire, seconded by Councilman Mangini to amend the Managers proposed 2001-2002 Budget by decreasing Account #3400-600 as shown on page 26 in accordance with the following schedule:
FROM TO
Public Works Building & Grounds
Supplies & Materials $587,700 $567,700
Upon a SHOW-OF-HANDS vote being taken, the Chair declared AMENDMENT #10
Adopted 11-0-0.
AMENDMENT #11 by Councilman Mangini, seconded by Councilman Kaupin to amend the Managers proposed 2001-2002 Budget by decreasing Account #3605-700 as shown on page 28 in accordance with the following schedule:
FROM TO
Public Works Teen Center
Property $7,500 $0
Upon a SHOW-OF-HANDS vote being taken, the Chair declared AMENDMENT #11 adopted 11-0-0.
AMENDMENT #12 by Councilman Kaupin, seconded by Councilman Dodd to amend the Managers proposed 2001-2002 Budget by decreasing Account #3700-400 as shown on page 31 in accordance with the following schedule:
FROM TO
Public Works Highway
Purchased Property Services $362,750 $342,750
Upon a SHOW-OF-HANDS vote being taken, the Chair declared AMENDMENT #12 adopted 11-0-0.
AMENDMENT #13 by Councilman Dodd, seconded by Councilman Egan to amend the Managers proposed 2001-2002 Budget by decreasing Account #3800-400 as shown on page 32 in accordance with the following schedule:
FROM TO
Public Works Equipment Maintenance
Purchased Property Services $276,000 $243,000
Upon a SHOW-OF-HANDS vote being taken, the Chair declared AMENDMENT #13 adopted 11-0-0.
AMENDMENT #14 by Councilman Egan, seconded by Councilman Giddings to amend the Managers proposed 2001-2002 Budget by decreasing Account #3800-600 as shown on page 32 in accordance with the following schedule:
FROM TO
Public Works Equipment Maintenance
Supplies & Materials $600,200 $580,200
Upon a SHOW-OF-HANDS vote being taken, the Chair declared AMENDMENT #14 adopted 11-0-0.
AMENDMENT #15 by Councilman Giddings, seconded by Councilman Falk to amend the Managers proposed 2001-2002 Budget by decreasing Account #3900-400 as shown on page 33 in accordance with the following schedule:
FROM TO
Public Works Refuse Collection
Purchase Property Services $1,406,700 $1,399,700
Upon a SHOW-OF-HANDS vote being taken, the Chair declared AMENDMENT #15 adopted 11-0-0.
AMENDMENT #16 by Councilman Falk, seconded by Chairwoman Strom to amend the Managers proposed 2001-2002 Budget by decreasing Account #6500-100 as shown on page 38 in accordance with the following schedule:
FROM TO
Planning & Econ. Dev. Conservation
Personal Services Salaries $7,500 $5,000
Upon a SHOW-OF-HANDS vote being taken, the Chair declared AMENDMENT #16
Adopted 11-0-0.
AMENDMENT #17 by Chairwoman Strom, seconded by Councilman Vayda to amend the Managers proposed 2001-2002 Budget by decreasing Account #6500-300 as shown on page 38 in accordance with the following schedule:
FROM TO
Planning & Econ. Dev. Conservation
Purchased Professional & Technical $300 $200
Upon a SHOW-OF-HANDS vote being taken, the Chair declared AMENDMENT #17 adopted 11-0-0.
AMENDMENT #18 by Councilman Vayda, seconded by Councilman Hall to amend the Managers proposed 2001-2002 Budget by decreasing Account #6500-500 as shown on page 38 in accordance with the following schedule:
FROM TO
Planning & Econ. Dev. Conservation
Other Purchased Services $4,550 $2,200
Upon a SHOW-OF-HANDS vote being taken, the Chair declared AMENDMENT #18 adopted 11-0-0.
AMENDMENT #19 by Councilman Hall, seconded by Councilman Fiore to amend the Managers proposed 2001-2002 Budget by decreasing Account #6500-600 as shown on page 38 in accordance with the following schedule:
FROM TO
Planning & Econ. Dev. Conservation
Supplies & Materials $600 $475
Upon a SHOW-OF-HANDS vote being taken, the Chair declared AMENDMENT #19
adopted 11-0-0.
AMENDMENT #20 by Councilman Fiore, seconded by Councilman McGuire to amend the Managers proposed 2001-2002 Budget by decreasing Account #6500-800 as shown on page 38 in accordance with the following schedule:
FROM TO
Planning & Econ. Dev. Conservation
Other Objects $200 $100
Upon a SHOW-OF-HANDS vote being taken, the Chair declared AMENDMENT #20 adopted 11-0-0.
AMENDMENT #21 by Councilman McGuire, seconded by Councilman Mangini to amend the Managers proposed 2001-2002 Budget by increasing Account #6510-100 in accordance with the following schedule:
FROM TO
Planning & Econ. Dev. Inland Wetlands
Personal Services Salaries $0 $5,000
Upon a SHOW-OF-HANDS vote being taken, the Chair declared AMENDMENT #21 adopted 11-0-0.
AMENDMENT #22 by Councilman Mangini, seconded by Councilman Kaupin to amend the Managers proposed 2001-2002 Budget by increasing Account #6510-300 in accordance with the following schedule:
FROM TO
Planning & Econ. Dev. Inland Wetlands
Purchased Professional & Technical $0 $500
Upon a SHOW-OF-HANDS vote being taken, the Chair declared AMENDMENT #22
Adopted 11-0-0.
AMENDMENT #23 by Councilman Kaupin, seconded by Councilman Dodd to amend the Managers proposed 2001-2002 Budget by increasing Account #6510-500 in accordance with the following schedule:
FROM TO
Planning & Econ. Dev. Inland Wetlands
Other Purchased Services $0 $6,000
Upon a SHOW-OF-HANDS vote being taken, the Chair declared AMENDMENT #23 adopted 11-0-0.
AMENDMENT #24 by Councilman Dodd, seconded by Councilman Egan to amend the Managers proposed 2001-2002 Budget by increasing Account #6510-600 in accordance with the following schedule:
FROM TO
Planning & Econ. Dev. Inland Wetlands
Supplies & Materials $0 $500
Upon a SHOW-OF-HANDS vote being taken, the Chair declared AMENDMENT #24
adopted 11-0-0.
AMENDMENT #25 by Councilman Egan, seconded by Councilman Giddings to amend the Managers proposed 2001-2002 Budget by increasing Account #6510-800 in accordance with the following schedule:
FROM TO
Planning & Econ. Dev. Inland Wetlands
Other Objects $0 $50
Upon a SHOW-OF-HANDS vote being taken, the Chair declared AMENDMENT #25 adopted 11-0-0.
AMENDMENT #26 by Councilman Giddings, seconded by Councilman Falk to amend the Managers proposed 2001-2002 Budget by decreasing Account #6600-300 as shown on page 39 in accordance with the following schedule:
FROM TO
Planning & Econ. Dev. Community Dev.
Purchased Professional & Technical $14,690 $12,690
Upon a SHOW-OF-HANDS vote being taken, the Chair declared AMENDMENT #26 adopted 11-0-0.
AMENDMENT #27 by Councilman Falk, seconded by Chairwoman Strom to amend the Managers proposed 2001-2002 Budget by decreasing Account #7098 as shown on page 41 in accordance with the following schedule:
FROM TO
Intergovernmental & Interagency
Athletic Hall of Fame $2,945 $1,200
Upon a SHOW-OF-HANDS vote being taken, the Chair declared AMENDMENT #27 adopted 11-0-0.
AMENDMENT #28 by Chairwoman Strom, seconded by Councilman Vayda to amend the Managers proposed 2001-2002 Budget by decreasing Account #8030-930 as shown on page 44 in accordance with the following schedule:
FROM TO
Miscellaneous Charges & Transfers
Fund Transfers $5,938,380 $5,735,380
Upon a SHOW-OF-HANDS vote being taken, the Chair declared AMENDMENT #28 adopted 11-0-0.
AMENDMENT #29 by Councilman Vayda, seconded by Councilman Hall to amend the Managers proposed 2001-2002 Budget by decreasing Total Town Operations Appropriation as shown on page 3 from $37,328,095 to $36,967,235.
Upon a SHOW-OF-HANDS vote being taken, the Chair declared AMENDMENT #29 adopted 11-0-0.
AMENDMENT #30 by Councilman Hall, seconded by Councilman Fiore to amend the Managers proposed 2001-2002 Budget by decreasing Board of Education Appropriation as shown on page 3 from $60,220,315 to $59,094,291.
Councilman Vayda stated this cut in the Board of Educations budget was a little deeper than he wanted, therefore, he will be voting no on this item.
Councilman Mangini agreed with Councilman Vayda.
Chairwoman Strom stated her belief this is adequate for the Board to not only operate at its current level, but also to move forward enough whereby they can keep progress going. She added her belief this is in the best interest of the Town for this particular budget.
Councilman Hall stated her feeling there was not a compromise with this, therefore, she will be voting no.
Councilman Kaupin stated his belief 4% is reasonable, especially in light of the tremendous burden this year relating to the referendum projects and bonding the Town is expending due to school expansion projects, the senior center, and road work.
Councilman Falk stated the Council wasnt given a very detailed budget, but they were able to extract information from prior years. He stated his belief additional money derived from retirements would be adequate to fund the new positions the Board is looking for in their budget. He concluded stating his belief 4% is a reasonable figure.
Upon a SHOW-OF-HANDS vote being taken, the Chair declared AMENDMENT #30 adopted 6-5-0, with Councilmen Vayda, Hall, Fiore, McGuire and Mangini voting against the amendment.
Mr. Shanley recommended holding AMENDMENT #31 in abeyance until final consideration of the capital budget.
AMENDMENT #32 by Councilman Fiore, seconded by Councilman McGuire to amend the Mangers proposed 2001-2002 Budget by increasing Account #13040 as shown on page 4 in accordance with the following schedule:
FROM TO
Intergovernmental Revenue
Tax Loss State Property $1,742,950 $1,850,000
Upon a SHOW-OF-HANDS vote being taken, the Chair declared AMENDMENT #32 adopted 11-0-0.
AMENDMENT #33 by Councilman McGuire, seconded by Councilman Mangini to amend the Managers proposed 2001-2002 Budget by increasing Account #13120 as shown on page 4 in accordance with the following schedule:
FROM TO
Intergovernmental Revenue
Mashantucket Pequot Indians $654,788 $780,000
Upon a SHOW-OF-HANDS vote being taken, the Chair declared AMENDMENT #33
adopted 11-0-0.
AMENDMENT #34 by Councilman Mangini, seconded by Councilman Kaupin to
amend the Managers proposed 2001-2002 Budget by increasing Account #13250 as shown on page 4 in accordance with the following schedule:
FROM TO
Intergovernmental Revenue
Town Aid Road Grant $340,671 $360,000
Upon a SHOW-OF-HANDS vote being taken, the Chair declared AMENDMENT #34 adopted 11-0-0.
AMENDMENT #35 by Councilman Kaupin, seconded by Councilman Dodd to amend the Managers proposed 2001-2002 Budget by increasing Account #13900 as shown on page 4 in accordance with the following schedule:
FROM TO
Intergovernmental Revenue
Surplus Revenue Sharing $0 $200,000
Upon a SHOW-OF-HANDS vote being taken, the Chair declared AMENDMENT #35 adopted 11-0-0.
AMENDMENT #36 by Councilman Dodd, seconded by Councilman Egan to amend the Managers proposed 2001-2002 Budget by increasing Account #19010 as shown on page 5 in accordance with the following schedule:
FROM TO
Utilization of Fund Balance
General Fund Balance $2,000,000 $2,300,000
Upon a SHOW-OF-HANDS vote being taken, the Chair declared AMENDMENT #36 adopted 11-0-0.
AMENDMENT #37 by Councilman Egan, seconded by Councilman Giddings to amend the Managers proposed 2001-2002 Budget by decreasing Account #11010 as shown on page 4 in accordance with the following schedule:
FROM TO
Taxes
Real Estate $47,714,943 $45,946,049
Upon a SHOW-OF-HANDS vote being taken, the Chair declared AMENDMENT #37 adopted 11-0-0.
AMENDMENT #38 by Councilman Giddings, seconded by Councilman Falk to amend the Managers proposed 2001-2002 Budget by decreasing Account #11020 as shown on page 4 in accordance with the following schedule:
FROM TO
Taxes
Motor Vehicle $7,568,678 $7,291,339
Upon a SHOW-OF-HANDS vote being taken, the Chair declared AMENDMENT #38 adopted 11-0-0.
AMENDMENT #39 by Councilman Falk, seconded by Chairwoman Strom to amend the Managers proposed 2001-2002 Budget by decreasing Account #11030 as shown on page 4 in accordance with the following schedule:
FROM TO
Taxes
Personal Property $4,993,042 $4,810,082
Upon a SHOW-OF-HANDS vote being taken, the Chair declared AMENDMENT #39 adopted 11-0-0.
AMENDMENT #40 by Chairwoman Strom, seconded by Councilman Vayda to amend the Managers proposed 2001-2002 Budget by decreasing Entire Budget Revenue Appropriation as shown on page 2 from $97,548,410 to $96,061,526.
Upon a SHOW-OF-HANDS vote being taken, the Chair declared AMENDMENT #40
adopted 11-0-0.
AMENDMENT #41 by Councilman Vayda, seconded by Councilman Hall to amend the Managers proposed 2001-2002 Budget by decreasing Account #0001-8104 as shown on page 92 in accordance with the following schedule:
FROM TO
Capital Improvements
Refurbish Stage $50,000 $25,000
Upon a SHOW-OF-HANDS vote being taken, the Chair declared AMENDMENT #41
adopted 11-0-0.
AMENDMENT #42 by Councilman Hall, seconded by Councilman Fiore to amend the Managers proposed 2001-2002 Budget by decreasing Account #1511-8717 as shown on page 110 in accordance with the following schedule:
FROM TO
Capital Improvements
Voting Machines $70,000 $0
Upon a SHOW-OF-HANDS vote being taken, the Chair declared AMENDMENT #42 adopted 11-0-0.
AMENDMENT #43 by Councilman Fiore, seconded by Councilman McGuire to amend the Managers proposed 2001-2002 Budget by decreasing Account #3100-8113 as shown on page 111 in accordance with the following schedule:
FROM TO
Capital Improvements
Child Day Care $25,000 $0
Upon a SHOW-OF-HANDS vote being taken, the Chair declared AMENDMENT #43 adopted 11-0-0.
AMENDMENT #44 by Councilman McGuire, seconded by Councilman Mangini to amend the Managers proposed 2001-2002 Budget by decreasing Account #3700-8708 as shown on page 143 in accordance with the following schedule:
FROM TO
Capital Improvement
Highway Equipment $300,000 $210,000
Councilman Falk stated this would be the elimination of a large sweeper that was proposed by the maintenance department and replaces a very old sweeper. He noted the benefits of having this large sweeper are very diversified, i.e., clean up after road accidents; clean up after work at Town construction sites; clean up when soil washes into streets due to erosion. He stated he is not in favor of eliminating this large sweeper because he feels it has extreme value in the operation of the town.
Councilman Kaupin pointed out in this budget the Town is buying two smaller sweepers. He noted it was the consensus of the Council to try out the smaller sweepers to see if their service would be adequate to provide what was needed.
Councilman Falk stated the Town has no experience operating the smaller sweepers, and they dont know the durability of the smaller machines.
Upon a SHOW-OF-HANDS vote being taken, the Chair declared AMENDMENT #44 adopted 8-3-0, with Councilman Falk, Giddings, and Mangini voting against the amendment.
AMENDMENT #45 by Councilman Mangini, seconded by Councilman Kaupin to adopt the Town Managers proposed 2001-2002 Budget Social Service Fund Appropriation as shown on page 61 at $2,931,025.
Upon a SHOW-OF-HANDS vote being taken, the Chair declared AMENDMENT #45 adopted 11-0-0.
AMENDMENT #46 by Councilman Kaupin, seconded by Councilman Dodd to amend the Managers proposed 2001-2002 Budget Social Service Fund Revenue Estimates as shown on page 63 at $2,961,637.
Upon a SHOW-OF-HANDS vote being taken, the Chair declared AMENDMENT #46 adopted 11-0-0.
AMENDMENT #47 by Councilman Dodd, seconded by Councilman Egan to amend the Managers proposed 2001-2002 Budget by increasing Account #4900-18010 as shown on page 65 in accordance with the following schedule:
FROM TO
Social Services Boards & Commissions
General Fund Transfers $384,380 $395,380
Upon a SHOW-OF-HANDS vote being taken, the Chair declared AMENDMENT #47
adopted 11-0-0.
AMENDMENT #48 by Councilman Egan, seconded by Councilman Giddings to amend the Managers proposed 2001-2002 Budget by decreasing Account #4905 as shown on page 75 in accordance with the following schedule:
FROM TO
Social Services-Boards & Commissions
Commission on Aging $15,000 $10,000
Upon a SHOW-OF-HANDS vote being taken, the Chair declared AMENDMENT #48 adopted 11-0-0.
AMENDMENT #49 by Councilman Giddings, seconded by Councilman Falk to amend the Managers proposed 2001-2002 Budget by increasing Account #4955 in accordance with the following schedule:
FROM TO
Social Services Boards & Commissions
Literacy Volunteers $0 $16,000
Upon a SHOW-OF-HANDS vote being taken, the Chair declared AMENDMENT #49 adopted 10-1-0, with councilman Hall voting against the amendment.
AMENDMENT #50 by Councilman Falk, seconded by Councilman Strom to adopt the Town Managers proposed 2001-2002 Budget Water Pollution Fund Appropriation and Revenue Estimates as shown on page 58 at $3,857,936.
Upon a SHOW-OF-HANDS vote being taken, the Chair declared AMENDMENT #50 adopted 11-0-0.
AMENDMENT #51 by Chairwoman Strom, seconded by Councilman Vayda to amend the Managers proposed 2001-2002 Budget by decreasing Account #3500-18010 as shown on page 58 in accordance with the following schedule:
FROM TO
Water Pollution Control Fund
General Fund Transfers $2,000,000 $1,861,000
Upon a SHOW-OF-HANDS vote being taken, the Chair declared AMENDMENT #51 adopted 11-0-0.
AMENDMENT #52 by Councilman Vayda, seconded by Councilman Hall to amend the Managers proposed 2001-2002 Budget by increasing Account #3500-19010 as shown on page 58 in accordance with the following schedule:
FROM TO
Water Pollution Control Fund
Use of Fund Balance $361,936 $461,936
Upon a SHOW-OF-HANDS vote being taken, the Chair declared AMENDMENT #52 adopted 11-0-0.
AMENDMENT #53 by Councilman Hall, seconded by Councilman Fiore to amend the Managers proposed 2001-2002 Budget by decreasing Account #3500-200 as shown on page 59 in accordance with the following schedule:
FROM TO
Water Pollution Control Fund
Personal Services-Employee Benefits $317,000 $278,000
Upon a SHOW-OF-HANDS vote being taken, the Chair declared AMENDMENT #53 adopted 11-0-0.
AMENDMENT #54 by Councilman Fiore, seconded by Councilman Mangini to amend the Managers proposed 2001-2002 Budget by decreasing Contribution from General Fund as shown on page 79 in accordance with the following schedule:
FROM TO
Capital Improvement Fund
Contribution from General Fund $2,675,000 $2,600,000
Upon a SHOW-OF-HANDS vote being taken, the Chair declared AMENDMENT #54 adopted 11-0-0.
AMENDMENT #55 by Councilman McGuire, seconded by Councilman Mangini to amend the Managers proposed 2001-2002 Budget by increasing Account #3900-8709 as shown on page 144 in accordance with the following schedule:
FROM TO
Capital Improvement Fund
Refuse Equipment $135,000 $270,000
Councilman Falk stated his belief this is the front end loading truck that the Council has discussed in the past. He read a letter dated May 21, 2001 from Robert Tkacz. (Copy appended)
Councilman Falk stated his impression theyre creating a savings account for the front end loading truck and hes not in favor of that. He noted theres also discussion about tying it in with tipper barrels. He stated there were comments that the Town isnt really buying this truck for condominiums, but rather to save money by picking up town trash. He stated his belief this truck is being purchased to pick up condominium trash.
Councilman Kaupin stated one of the recommendations from the Condominium Subcommittee was to purchase a front end-loading vehicle so that the Town could pick up rubbish within condominium complexes and PRDs. He noted that was always the intent of the recommendations from the Condominium Subcommittee. He stated the report speaks for itself, and they studied the issue over a ten-month period and answered questions raised by the Council. He stated his belief they put together a very thorough report that answered the questions that the Council brought forward. He noted this money would begin to purchase a capital item to pick up rubbish at condos and PRDs. He added the plan laid down would extend the use of that vehicle to municipal and school buildings. He asked support from the Council for this. He added its common in the capital budget to begin to allocate funds over a period of a few years to make big ticket purchases on big ticket items.
Councilman Dodd read a few excerpts from some information he received. He noted one is a reply from a Director of Public Works “Trash removal for condos would not be the only issue at hand. Once the town offered the service of trash removal, it would be difficult to refuse other services the town provides such as recycling, bulk pick-up, snow
removal and leaf removal. Chairwoman Strom questioned if this is from the Town of Enfield or a different town. Councilman Dodd responded its from a different town.
Councilman Dodd stated there was also concern that municipalities that start giving services to condominiums could be sued by present private providers for interfering with a contractual relationship since they would lose business.
Councilman Dodd stated hes not in favor of this particular request. He explained this is not from a money standpoint, but rather from what he believes is the idea of traversing private property for this particular service. He went on to note hed rather not see this money just taken out of the capital improvement fund. He suggested it not be allocated to a specific item, i.e., the refuse equipment truck. He stated under those circumstances he would be in favor of this increase in that particular account. He noted it would have to be made certain and amended that the Town would keep that money there for any uses which may include this down the road, but that would be something for future Councils to decide.
AMENDMENT #55A by Councilman Dodd, seconded by Councilman Falk that this money be left in the Capital Improvement Fund, but not specifically designated for this refuse equipment-front end loader.
Councilman Mangini voiced her support of Councilman Dodds amendment.
Upon a SHOW-OF-HANDS vote being taken, the Chair declared AMENDMENT #55A adopted 11-0-0.
Councilman Falk stated in South Windsor the condominium complexes went from no services to having all the trash picked up, all the lights, all the hydrants and snowplowing included. He noted this is an example of a “Pandoras box”.
Upon a SHOW-OF-HANDS vote being taken, the Chair declared AMENDMENT #55 adopted 8-3-0, as amended. Councilmen Egan, Falk, and Giddings voted against the amendment.
MOTION #5268A by Councilman Falk, seconded by Councilman Mangini to reconsider AMENDMENT #42.
Councilman Falk stated this amendment was to eliminate the proposed voting machines. He noted the Registrar of Voters has been working very closely with the Secretary of
State and based on what happened in Florida this past year, theres a strong trend to standardize voting machines. He noted its just a matter of time before towns will be required to buy new voting machines. He added next year the budget wont be any easier. He stated his preference to keep the $70,000 where it was and have these monies in a savings for future use to buy voting machines.
Councilman Fiore stated his impression that during budget deliberations it was decided to remove this item from this years budget and request the Town Manager have this as an out year, preferably in next years budget.
Councilman Vayda stated his impression there was a previous consensus of the Council to reduce the capital budget in favor of decreasing taxes.
Councilman Kaupin stated there are a wide variety of options for this capital money.
Councilman Giddings pointed out future budgets will be difficult as they go through the debt service for all the referendums. He noted if voting machines are to be a reality within the next few years, he feels they should start putting money aside now.
Upon a SHOW-OF-HANDS vote being taken, the Chair declared MOTION #5268A
defeated by a 4-7-0 vote, with Councilmen Dodd, Falk, Giddings and Mangini voting in favor of the motion.
AMENDMENT #31 by Councilman Mangini, seconded by Councilman Kaupin to amend the Managers proposed 2001-2002 Budget by decreasing Entire Budget Appropriation as shown on page 3 from $97,548,410 to $96,061,526.
Upon a SHOW-OF-HANDS vote being taken, the Chair declared AMENDMENT #31 adopted 11-0-0.
RESOLUTION #5269 by Councilman Kaupin, seconded by Councilman Dodd.
RESOLVED, that the Town Council of the Town of Enfield does hereby appropriate LOCIP Grant Funds in the amount of $331,000 for the following purpose in accordance with the 2001-2002 Annual Operating and Capital Budget:
Green Manor Sidewalks $100,000
Hazardville Streetscape $131,000
$231,000
Upon a ROLL-CALL vote being taken, the Chair declared RESOLUTION #5269
adopted 11-0-0.
RESOLUTION #5270 by Councilman Dodd, seconded by Councilmen Egan.
RESOLVED, that the Town Schools Budget adopted by the Town Council in the amount of $59,094,291 included the anticipated revenue of $22,516,404 from the Education Block Grant, on page 4 of the 2001-2002 Annual Operating and Capital Budget.
Upon a ROLL-CALL vote being taken, the Chair declared RESOLUTION #5270
adopted 11-0-0.
RESOLUTION #5271 by Councilman Egan, seconded by Councilman Giddings.
WHEREAS, the Town of Enfield entered into Agreement with the State of Connecticut, as authorized by Enfield Town Council Resolution No. 9232 duly adopted at a regular meeting held on the 16th day of April, 1990; and
WHEREAS, the Agreement included compensation to the Town due to additions at the prison facilities located within the Town, allocating $3,250,000.00 for local capital improvements, i.e., roads and sewers, impacted by the expansion of the prison facilities; and
WHEREAS, the funding allocations by the Enfield Town Council to the various projects has been previously revised as listed on Attachment “A” as a result primarily of additional matching federal grants received, Attachment “B” lists the revised funding required to meet the Towns share of current Federal grants and previously designated local projects; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Enfield Town Council hereby approves the reallocation of Prison Grant funds provided for within the Agreement with the State of Connecticut for expansion of prisons in the Town of Enfield in accordance with Attachment “B” included herewith. (Attachment “A” and “B” appended to resolution)
Upon a ROLL-CALL vote being taken, the Chair declared RESOLUTION #5271
adopted 11-0-0.
Discussion then followed regarding RESOLUTION #5268 - A resolution re: Capital Improvement Plan for 2001/2002 for Budgetary Consideration.
Councilman Falk stated because this capital budget includes what he believes is a front end loading truck to pick up trash at condominiums, he cannot support it.
Upon a ROLL-CALL vote being taken, the Chair declared RESOLUTION #5268
adopted 10-1-0, with Councilman Falk voting against the resolution.
Upon a ROLL-CALL vote being taken, the Chair declared RESOLUTION #5267
adopted 11-0-0, as amended.
RESOLUTION #5272 by Chairwoman Strom, seconded by Councilman Vayda.
RESOLVED, that a tax rate of 32.60 mills be set on the Grant List of October 1, 2000 for the Town of Enfield and shall be payable in two semi-annual installments July 1, 2001 and January 1, 2002 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 $5.00 or less, shall be waived, in accordance with Connecticut State Statute 12-144c.
Upon a ROLL-CALL vote being taken, the Chair declared RESOLUTION #5272
adopted 11-0-0.
MOTION #5273 by Councilman Kaupin, seconded by Dodd to recess the meeting to go into Executive Session in the Enfield Room to discuss Personnel Matters, Pending Litigation, and Real Estate Negotiations.
Upon a SHOW-OF-HANDS vote being taken, the Chair declared MOTION #5273 adopted 11-0-0, and the meeting stood recessed at 7:29 p.m.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
The Executive Session of the Enfield Town Council was called to order by Chairwoman Strom at 7:35 p.m.
ROLL-CALL Present were Councilmen Dodd, Egan, Falk, Fiore, Giddings, Hall, Kaupin, Mangini, McGuire, Strom, and Vayda. Also present were Town Manager, Scott Shanley; Assistant Town Manager, Daniel Vindigni; Director of Finance, Gregory R. Simmons; Revenues Collector, Suzanne R. Longo; Delinquent Tax Collector, Kimberly Bechard; Town Clerk, Suzanne F. Olechnicki.
Personnel Matters, Pending Litigation, and Real Estate Negotiations were discussed with no action or votes being taken.
Chairwoman Strom adjourned the Executive Session and reconvened the Special Meeting at 7:57 p.m.
ADJOURNMENT
MOTION #5274 by Councilman Falk, seconded by Councilman Kaupin to adjourn.
Upon a SHOW-OF-HANDS vote being taken, the Chair declared MOTION #5274 adopted 11-0-0, and the meeting stood adjourned at 7:58 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Jeannette Lamontagne
Secretary to the Council
Suzanne F. Olechnicki
Town Clerk
Clerk of the Council
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