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ENFIELD TOWN COUNCIL
MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING
TUESDAY, JANUARY 18, 2005
Before the Regular Meeting was called to order, Deputy Mayor Fiore read a proclamation designating February 4, 2005 as "American Heart Association Wear Red for Women".
A Regular Meeting of the Enfield Town Council was called to order by Deputy Mayor Lewis Fiore in the Council Chambers of the Enfield Town Hall, 820 Enfield Street, Enfield, Connecticut on Tuesday, January 18, 2005. The meeting was called to order at 7:37 p.m.
PRAYER - The Prayer was given by Deputy Mayor Fiore.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Pledge of Allegiance was said.
ROLL-CALL - Present were Councilmen Crowley, Dodd, Edgar, Egan, Fiore, Kaupin, Mangini, Peruta and Reveruzzi. Councilmen Tallarita and Tait were absent. Also present were Town Manager, Scott Shanley; Assistant Town Manager, Daniel Vindigni; Town Clerk, Suzanne Olechnicki; Town Attorney, Christopher Bromson; Director of Public Works, John Kazmarski
FIRE EVACUATION ANNOUNCEMENT
Deputy Mayor Fiore made the fire evacuation announcement.
MINUTES OF PRECEDING MEETINGS
MOTION #7564 by Councilman Kaupin, seconded by Councilman Egan to accept the minutes of the January 3, 2005 Special Meeting.
Upon a SHOW-OF-HANDS vote being taken, the Chair declared MOTION #7564 adopted 7-0-2, with Councilmen Mangini and Reveruzzi abstaining.
MOTION #7565 by Councilman Edgar, seconded by Councilman Dodd to accept the minutes of the January 3, 2005 Regular Meeting.
Upon a SHOW-OF-HANDS vote being taken, the Chair declared MOTION #7565 adopted 7-0-2, with Councilmen Mangini and Reveruzzi abstaining.
PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS & PETITIONS
Representing Enfield Little League were President Steven Testoni and Vice President, John Hunter.
Mr. Testoni stated they would like to look into the possibility of installing lights for the small Little League diamond at Powder Hollow. He noted they are working with Muska Lighting and financing the initial cost for the lights. He stated they are looking into installation on their own and are looking for guidance from the Town as to whether they will be allowed to do this and what information has to be provided.
Deputy Mayor Fiore suggested they meet with the Town Manager's office regarding this proposal and let them extrapolate that information.
Mr. Testoni pointed out the proposal is in its infant stage. He noted the Little League financial situation is stable and they addressed certain issues regarding equipment and what is needed for the youth. He stated based on additional fundraising, they're at the point they feel they're stable enough to finance this undertaking over a five-year period.
COUNCILMEN COMMUNICATIONS & PETITIONS
Councilman Mangini welcomed the Cub Scouts present this evening.
Councilman Mangini stated she had the privilege of honoring Gertrude Hess at her 100th birthday last Sunday, and there was a tremendous celebration with her family.
Councilman Mangini commended Raymond Warren and the Economic Development Office. She noted he has done an excellent job for Enfield. She referred to the successes with Mass Mutual, Eppendorf, and Costco.
MOTION #7566 by Councilman Mangini, seconded by Councilman Kaupin to suspend the rules to address under Miscellaneous Items 13b., d., and f.
Upon a SHOW-OF-HANDS vote being taken, the Chair declared MOTION #7566 adopted 9-0-0.
Councilman Kaupin stated in the Council's January 7th packet, Item #1 was a letter from DEP concerning the Crescent Lake dam construction. He questioned whether this is a proposal from the neighborhood. Mr. Shanley stated in his discussion with one of the association members, they knew nothing of this.
Councilman Edgar reminded everyone American Legion Post 154 will host the Four Chaplains' Mass at St. Adalbert's Church on Sunday, February 13, 2005.
Councilman Egan commended Town staff for an excellent annual report. She noted over the years the annual report has expanded greatly and it's very well done. Mr. Shanley stated the primary work was done by Joanne Hayden and Mary Ann Tucker in his office.
Councilman Crowley stated the Enfield Little League contacted him earlier this month and they're very excited about this proposal. He stated his hope the Town can give the Little League some direction.
Councilman Crowley stated he met with Representative Tallarita and discussed the upcoming death penalty case. He noted they talked about the recognition being given the criminal and he asked Rep. Tallarita if there was any way there could be some legislation whereby a death row inmate would be referred to as a number to downplay the recognition given to that individual. He stated his impression this particular person seems to be manipulating the system and is getting a lot of press. He noted Rep. Tallarita is looking into this and will be talking to Rep. Lawlor, who is on the Judicial Committee, to see if they can give this idea some consideration.
Councilman Peruta stated there will be a special meeting on January 24th regarding the new appointment for the Board of Education.
Deputy Mayor Fiore stated the Enfield Athletic Hall of Fame will be having their annual golf tournament on Sunday, May 15, 2005 at the Oakridge Country Club. He noted anyone interested in signing up can contact him or Councilman Kaupin.
Deputy Mayor Fiore stated the Hall of Fame will be holding an open house on January 30th from noon to 3:00 p.m. at the new senior center and everyone is welcome.
TOWN MANAGER REPORT & COMMUNICATIONS
Mr. Shanley referred to the annual report and again commended Joanne Hayden and Mary Ann Tucker of the Town Manager's Office. He noted these women essentially work independently on the annual report and present it to the Town Manager in its final draft stage.
As concerns the appreciation expressed about Ray Warren and the Economic Development Department, Mr. Shanley pointed out this involves a team effort as well. He noted the Planning Department, Building Inspector's Office, the Engineering Department, the Town Attorney's Office and Public Works are involved as well.
TOWN ATTORNEY REPORT & COMMUNICATIONS
Attorney Bromson had no formal report this evening.
REPORT OF SPECIAL COMMITTEES OF THE COUNCIL
Councilman Mangini stated the Fourth of July Town Celebration Committee did meet recently, however, she was unable to attend that meeting. She went on to note that at the Fourth of July Committee business meeting of December 12th the Spirit of the Fourth Award was presented to Mark Gahr and Dave Tuttle of the Enfield Public Works Department for their outstanding work in supporting and helping with the entire Fourth of
July Town Celebration. She also thanked the Fourth of July Committee for recognizing these people.
Councilman Peruta stated the IT Blue Ribbon Committee recently met again and had a presentation from the school system on how they deliver technology. He noted they've had two very productive meetings.
OLD BUSINESS
APPOINTMENTS (TOWN COUNCIL)
MOTION #7567 by Councilman Kaupin, seconded by Councilman Mangini to remove Item #6 from the table.
Upon a SHOW-OF-HANDS vote being taken, the Chair declared MOTION #7567 adopted 9-0-0.
NOMINATION #7568 by Councilman Kaupin to appoint Charles Johnson to the Connecticut Water Company Advisory Council for a term which expires 01/01/06.
MOTION #7569 by Councilman Dodd, seconded by Councilman Kaupin to close nominations.
Upon a SHOW-OF-HANDS vote being taken, the Chair declared MOTION #7569 adopted 9-0-0.
Upon a ROLL-CALL vote being taken, the Chair declared Charles Johnson appointed to the Connecticut Water Company Advisory Council by a 9-0-0 vote.
Deputy Mayor Fiore stated they are planning to do the Planning & Zoning and CRCOG appointments at the Special Meeting of January 24th.
All other appointments remained tabled.
Items c., d., e., and f. remained tabled.
NEW BUSINESS
There were no Consent Agenda items this evening.
ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION
Deputy Mayor Fiore stated Items a. and c. will remain on the agenda.
DISCUSSION RE: APPOINTING SCHOOL BOARD MEMBER
Deputy Mayor Fiore pointed out Councilman Peruta already mentioned that the Council is scheduling a Special Meeting for January 24th at which time they will be appointing a new Board of Education member.
MISCELLANEOUS
NOMINATION #7570 by Councilman Kaupin to appoint Michael Pestana to the Patriots Award Committee for a term which expires 11/30/05.
MOTION #7571 by Councilman Egan, seconded by Councilman Crowley to close nominations.
Upon a SHOW-OF-HANDS vote being taken, the Chair declared MOTION #7571 adopted 9-0-0.
Deputy Mayor Fiore pointed out this particular vacancy on the Committee comes from the Fourth of July Committee, and they take the Committee's recommendation for this spot.
Upon a ROLL-CALL vote being taken, the Chair declared Michael Pestana appointed to the Patriots Award Committee by a 9-0-0 vote.
RESOLUTION #7572 by Councilman Kaupin, seconded by Councilman Egan.
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Enfield Town Council does hereby authorize the Mayor and the Town Manager to sign a grant application to be submitted to the Greater Hartford Foundation for Public Giving that will allow for the expansion of evening programs and staffing at the Enfield Senior Center.
Deputy Mayor Fiore explained this is a follow-up to what was presented to the Council at the August 11th Council meeting. Mr. Vindigni added this was discussed by the Council at that meeting and this is the result of that effort. Deputy Mayor Fiore reminded everyone they are applying for this grant, which is a very good grant, and in a few years that money probably won't be available, therefore, at that particular time they will have to backfill that funding with either fees or the social service or general fund. Mr. Vindigni stated they are looking at a combination of diverse revenue to sustain this after that three-year period.
Upon a ROLL-CALL vote being taken, the Chair declared RESOLUTION #7572 adopted 9-0-0.
MOTION #7573 by Councilman Mangini, seconded by Councilman Egan to waive the reading of the resolution.
Upon a SHOW-OF-HANDS vote being taken, the Chair declared MOTION #7573 adopted 9-0-0.
RESOLUTION #7574 by Councilman Kaupin, seconded by Councilman Edgar.
Lego - TOE Property Transfers
Upon a ROLL-CALL vote being taken, the Chair declared RESOLUTION #7574 adopted 9-0-0.
COUNCILMEN COMMUNICATIONS
The Cub Scouts were invited to come forward and introduce themselves. They were invited to ask any questions they might have. No questions were raised.
ADJOURNMENT
MOTION #7575 by Councilman Mangini, seconded by Councilman Dodd to adjourn.
Upon a SHOW-OF-HANDS vote being taken, the Chair declared MOTION #7575 adopted 9-0-0, and the meeting adjourned at 8:02 p.m.
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