ENFIELD TOWN COUNCIL
MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING
MAY 20, 2002
Before the Regular Meeting began, Chairman Vayda presented a "Save A Life Foundation" proclamation to EMS Manager, Gary Wiemokly.
A Regular Meeting of the Enfield Town Council was called to order by Chairman Vayda in the Council Chambers of the Enfield Town Hall, 820 Enfield Street, Enfield, Connecticut on Monday, May 20, 2002 at 7:45 p.m.
PRAYER The Prayer was given by Councilman Egan.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Pledge of Allegiance was said.
ROLL-CALL Present were Councilmen Edgar, Egan, Fiore, Hall, Mangini, Strom, Tait, Tallarita, and Vayda. Councilman Falk entered at 8:17 p.m. Councilman Kaupin was absent. Also present were Town Manager, Scott A. Shanley; Assistant Town Manager, Daniel Vindigni; Town Clerk, Suzanne F. Olechnicki; Town Attorney, Christopher W. Bromson; Director of Finance, Gregory Simmons; Deputy Director of Public Works, Geoffrey McAlmond.
MINUTES OF PRECEDING MEETINGS
MOTION #5908 by Councilman Strom, seconded by Councilman Hall to accept the minutes of the May 6, 2002 Special Meeting.
Councilman Strom noted her name was misspelled in the Roll-Call of this meeting.
Upon a SHOW-OF-HANDS vote being taken, the Chair declared MOTION #5908 adopted, as corrected, by an 8-0-1 vote, with Councilman Tallarita abstaining.
MOTION #5909 by Councilman Mangini, seconded by Councilman Strom to accept the minutes of the May 6, 2002 Regular Meeting.
Upon a SHOW-OF-HANDS vote being taken, the Chair declared MOTION #5909 adopted 9-0-0.
MOTION #5910 by Councilman Mangini, seconded by Councilman Tait to accept the minutes of the May 7, 2002 Special Meeting.
Upon a SHOW-OF-HANDS vote being taken, the Chair declared MOTION #5910 adopted 7-0-2, with Councilmen Hall and Strom abstaining.
MOTION #5911 by Councilman Hall, seconded by Councilman Mangini to accept the minutes of the May 9, 2002 Special Meeting.
Upon a SHOW-OF-HANDS vote being taken, the Chair declared MOTION #5911 adopted 9-0-0.
MOTION #5912 by Councilman Hall, seconded by Councilman Egan to accept the minutes of the May 13, 2002 Special Meeting.
Upon a SHOW-OF-HANDS vote being taken, the Chair declared MOTION #5912 adopted 9-0-0.
PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS & PETITIONS
Margaret Jedziniak, 232 Abbe Road
Stated her belief people will not benefit much by what has been done with the budget. She noted revaluation is what is really going to hit the people.
Ms. Jedziniak stated last years school budget had $45,465,000 for salary and benefits. She noted last years total school budget was $59 million dollars. She pointed out the only amount left over for the childrens education was $13.5 million dollars. She stated her belief it shouldnt be this way.
She stated her belief employees should not be entitled to any money from an insurance refund that was recently awarded to the Town of Enfield. She pointed out insurance costs are rising.
COUNCILMEN COMMUNICATIONS & PETITIONS
Councilman Mangini requested the Town Manager address the situation involving the leaf pickup to clarify that the Town will be picking up bagged leaves.
Councilman Mangini stated she received a request from the National League of Cities that the Town complete a Homeland Security survey. She passed the request along to the Assistant Town Manager, Daniel Vindigni.
Referring to the upcoming Memorial Day Parade, Councilman Fiore stated his hope the Town will be providing transportation from the Town Hall.
Chairman Vayda noted he received a notice regarding the annual June Family Picnic sponsored by the Mark Chanel Society and the Knights of Columbus. He noted this event will be held Sunday, June 2nd at the Knights of Columbus pavilion on Main Street in Somers. He requested the attendance form be faxed to each Council member. He noted this event is held for the benefit of handicapped children.
TOWN MANAGER REPORT & COMMUNICATIONS
Mr. Shanley reported there will be a Road 2000 meeting on May 30th.
As concerns leaf pickup, the Town will be picking up leaves that are bagged in the biodegradable brown paper bags in the fall season. He pointed out the Town will not be raking or vacuuming leaves.
Councilman Strom raised the possibility of working in partnership with the non-profits to find ways to buy the leaf bags at cost. She suggested non-profits such as boy scouts or the honor societies might be willing to look at this as a fundraiser. She noted possibly the Council could discuss further as to how this might be accomplished.
TOWN ATTORNEY REPORT & COMMUNICATIONS
Attorney Bromson stated Enfield Shade Tobacco did file a notice of intent to appeal. He noted he will keep the Council posted.
REPORT OF SPECIAL COMMITTEES OF THE COUNCIL
Councilman Mangini stated the Loan Review Committee will be reviewing the application criteria process. She noted there will be a report in the near future.
Councilman Mangini stated the Fourth of July Committee is working towards providing a wonderful Town celebration.
Councilman Fiore stated the Redistricting Committee has been meeting regularly and their target is to have a formal presentation before the Council in the first meeting in July. He noted there has been a lot of help from staff.
Councilman Egan stated the Senior Center Building Committee met last week and they met with the Rotary Club and discussed the specifics of furniture and the vision of what was going to actually take place.
OLD BUSINESS
APPOINTMENTS (TOWN COUNCIL & TOWN MANAGER)
All items remained tabled.
MOTION #5913 by Councilman Fiore, seconded by Councilman Strom to remove Item c. from the table.
Upon a SHOW-OF-HANDS vote being taken, the Chair declared MOTION #5913 adopted 9-0-0.
DISCUSSION RE: CAMP, DRESSER & MCKEE RECREATION STUDY
Councilman Fiore stated he noticed the last Council packet contained an application which has been filed to the Inland/Wetlands Commission for Shaker soccer field expansion.
Mr. Vindigni stated based on the initial draft done by Camp, Dresser & McKee, Milone & McBroom has been working with staff to expand upon the draft on the Shaker expansion. He noted because there are significant wetlands on that property, they wanted to get going on reviewing with the regulatory land use boards the various issues they would have in trying to expand the Shaker soccer fields. He stated they will get their first feedback from the Inland/Wetland Commission after tomorrow nights meeting.
MOTION #5914 by Councilman Strom, seconded by Councilman Fiore to retable this item.
Upon a SHOW-OF-HANDS vote being taken, the Chair declared MOTION #5914 adopted 9-0-0.
Items d., e., and f. remained tabled.
MOTION #5915 by Councilman Fiore, seconded by Councilman Tallarita to remove Item g. from the table.
Upon a SHOW-OF-HANDS vote being taken, the Chair declared MOTION #5915 adopted 9-0-0.
DISCUSSION RE: BRIGHT MEADOW BOULEVARD SECTION 7A SIDEWALKS
Councilman Fiore questioned the status on this as concerns inquiries. Mr. Shanley stated theyve notified the abutting property owners that its the Councils desire to move forward with the sidewalk. He noted they did hear a positive response from Phoenix, however, Phoenix has no frontage. He added they didnt received any response from either of the other two properties.
Councilman Strom questioned whether the Town would be taking any land in order to accomplish these sidewalks. Mr. Shanley stated his belief most of the distance can be done without a snow shelf.
Councilman Strom questioned whether it might be beneficial to set up a meeting with representatives from the abutting properties regarding sidewalks. Councilmen Mangini and Vayda agreed a meeting would be a good idea. It was the consensus of the Council to move forward.
MOTION #5916 by Councilman Fiore, seconded by Councilman Tallarita to retable this item.
Upon a SHOW-OF-HANDS vote being taken, the Chair declared MOTION #5916 adopted 9-0-0.
DISCUSSION RE: OLD SENIOR CENTER
Mr. Shanley stated the Council received information from the structural engineer, as well as a cover memo from Geoffrey McAlmond, Deputy Director of Public Works. He noted he and Mr. McAlmond discussed this and it was determined $75,000 is an estimate for the kinds of improvements they are looking at for this building. He added those kinds of improvements would probably be necessary regardless of the use.
Councilman Tait stated he would like Mr. Loomis, the structural engineer, to be present since he found the report confusing. He questioned if a microlam beam might be a more pragmatic way to support the floor. Mr. McAlmond stated the structural engineer looked at the most cost effective approach.
Councilman Strom questioned if $75,000 includes the major redesign and construction of the heating and ventilation and everything else that needs to be done. Mr. McAlmond stated the structural engineer feels this can be done at this price.
Councilman Tait stated he would also like to speak with Mr. Loomis regarding the report.
It was agreed Mr. Loomis would be invited to come before the Council to answer some questions.
Councilman Tait stated his belief they should also be looking at uses for this building as well.
MOTION #5917 by Councilman Mangini, seconded by Councilman Tait to retable this item.
Upon a SHOW-OF-HANDS vote being taken, the Chair declared MOTION #5917 adopted 10-0-0.
DISCUSSION RE: LITTLE LEAGUE LIGHTS
Councilman Mangini questioned if either group has approached or been working with Town staff regarding issues discussed at the previous meeting. Mr. Shanley stated the Council received a memorandum regarding this. Mr. Vindigni added there will be an administrative review meeting on Wednesday, and that will determine the requirements on the Thompsonville Little League ball field lights as concerns land use requirements, wetlands, etc. He noted because the Enfield Little League is looking at a Spring, 2003 goal, there is a little more flexibility. He stated both organizations will be submitting applications under the Neighborhood Assistance Act.
MOTION #5918 by Councilman Tallarita, seconded by Councilman Strom to table this item.
Upon a SHOW-OF-HANDS vote being taken, the Chair declared MOTION #5918 adopted 10-0-0.
ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION
APPOINTMENTS (TOWN COUNCIL)
Town Council appointments will appear under New Business on the next regular meeting agenda.
APPOINTMENTS (TOWN MANAGER)
MOTION #5919 by Councilman Fiore, seconded by Councilman Tait to accept the Town Managers recommendation to suspend the rules to address two Fair Rent Commission appointments under Miscellaneous this evening.
Upon a SHOW-OF-HANDS vote being taken, the Chair declared MOTION #5919 adopted 10-0-0.
MOTION #5920 by Councilman Strom, seconded by Councilman Fiore to suspend the rules to address Items c. and d. under Miscellaneous this evening.
Upon a SHOW-OF-HANDS vote being taken, the Chair declared MOTION #5920 adopted 10-0-0.
MISCELLANEOUS
MOTION #5921 by Councilman Strom, seconded by Councilman Mangini to accept the Town Managers recommendation to reappoint Donna Koseian and Samuel McGill to the Fair Rent Commission for terms which expire 6/30/04.
Upon a SHOW-OF-HANDS vote being taken, the Chair declared MOTION #5921 adopted 10-0-0.
RESOLUTION #5922 by Councilman Tallarita, seconded by Councilman Mangini.
RESOLVED, that in accordance with Chapter VI, Section 8(f) of the Town Charter, the following transfer is hereby made:
TO: Library $600.00
Acct. #5100-580 Travel
FROM: Library $600.00
Acct. #5100-322 Professional
Dev./In Service
CERTIFICATION
I hereby certify the amount of $600.00 is available from Account #5100-322 as of May 16, 2002.
/s/ Gregory Simmons, Director of Finance
Upon a ROLL-CALL vote being taken, the Chair declared RESOLUTION #5922 adopted 10-0-0.
RESOLUTION #5923 by Councilman Hall, seconded by Councilman Mangini.
RESOLVED, that in accordance with Chapter VI, Section 8(f) of the Town Charter, the following transfer is hereby made:
TO: 6100-0335 $2,080.00
Planning Land & Bldg.
FROM: 6100-0133 $2,080.00
Planning-Interns
CERTIFICATION
I hereby certify the amount of $2,080.00 is available from Account #6100-133 as of 5/15/02.
/s/ Gregory Simmons, Director of Finance
Upon a ROLL-CALL vote being taken, the Chair declared RESOLUTION #5923 adopted 10-0-0.
COUNCILMEN COMMUNICATIONS
There were no further communications.
ADJOURNMENT
MOTION #5924 by Councilman Tallarita, seconded by Councilman Mangini to adjourn.
Upon a SHOW-OF-HANDS vote being taken, the Chair declared MOTION #5924 adopted 10-0-0, and the meeting stood adjourned at 8:30 p.m.
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