Agenda - Board of Directors

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REMINDER - 6:30 P.M. – Board Photo
A.
B.
EXECUTIVE SESSION – 6:35 P.M.
Negotiations
Discussion of settlement of a pending claim
AGENDA
REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
DECEMBER 9, 2014 – 7:00 P.M.
LINCOLN CENTER HEARING ROOM
ONE MEETING AGENDA
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
MEETING CALLED TO ORDER.
AWARDS AND PRESENTATIONS.
OPENING OF MEETING TO ELECTORS OR TAXPAYERS WHO WISH TO BE
HEARD ON ANY SUBJECT WITHIN THE JURISDICTION OF THE BOARD OF
DIRECTORS. (Sign-up sheet available 15 minutes prior to the start of the meeting)
ADOPTION OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING.
A. Actions, November 18, 2014 – Regular Meeting
B. Minutes, November 18, 2014 – Regular Meeting
C. Minutes, November 25, 2014 – Policy Briefing Meeting
COMMUNICATIONS.
REPORTS.
A. Manager’s Report.
1. Budget Process Outline.
2. Election Process Debrief (Registrars).
3. Weiss Center – Hedges along the Sidewalk.
B. Other Reports.
PRESENTATION OF BID WAIVER REQUESTS.
PUBLIC HEARINGS (formally advertised).
* A. Appropriation to Special Projects as follows:
1. Municipal Grant Program ............................................................................... $51,863
to be financed by the Department of Transportation for the grant contract
period July 1, 2014 through June 30, 2015.
2. Social Services Block Grant (10/01/14–9/30/15) ............................................ $43,941
for extension of regional social services coordination to be financed by a
grant from the State Department of Social Services (DSS).
3. Manchester School Readiness Enhancement Funds ...... ...................................$3,790
to be financed by a grant from the State Department of Education for
workshops to advance the Early Childhood Plan developed by the
Manchester School Readiness Council.
* B. Appropriations to Education Special Projects as follows:
1. Out-of-Town Magnet School Transportation (FY 14/15) ............................. $113,596
to be financed by the State of Connecticut Department of Education.
* C. Appropriation to Fire Reserve
1. Fire Marshal’s Equipment Fund ........................................................................... $500
to be funded by a grant from Connecticut Fair Plan for purchase of portable
lighting to assist in fire investigations and inspections.
2. Paramedic Donations ............................................................................................ $830
to be funded by memorial donations or in appreciation of services rendered by
members of the Department which are gratefully acknowledged and accepted.
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D. Approval of an amendment to the Code of Ordinances, Chapter 28, Article XI, Economic
Development Commission, Section 28-52 to provide that the membership of the
commission may include owners or operators of businesses in the Town of Manchester.
A copy of the proposed amendment to the ordinance may be seen in the Town Clerk's
office during regular business hours.
9.
CONSENT CALENDAR.
10.
ACTION ON ITEMS OF PUBLIC HEARING.
11.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS.
A. Appointment of a member to the Arts Commission (Manchester Community College
Rep.) with a term expiring November 2015 to fill the vacancy left by Carleigh Schultz.
B. Appointments to Boards and Commissions which have members with terms expiring in
November 2014:
Board/Commission
Name
Term Expiring
Arts Commission
Christine Sullivan, 43 Sass Dr (D)
Samantha Bell (Youth Commission Rep)
Sam Iacobellis (non-voting Youth Com. Rep)
November 2017
November 2016
November 2016
Board of Assessment Appeals
Alternate member:
Egils Vigants, 28 Reed Rd (U)
November 2017
Cheney Hall Foundation, Inc.
Kim Ashton, 42 White Birch Rd. E. Hampton (R) November 2015
Housing and Fair Rent Commission Vacancy (R)
- Nonprofit Agency Member Annette Carr, 67 Cambridge St
November 2016
November 2017
Property Maintenance Code
Board of Appeals
November 2017
12.
Steven Edwards, 329 Kennedy Rd (U)
NEW BUSINESS.
A. Appropriation to Special Projects (under $500) as follows:
1. Police Donations Revenue Account - Manchester Police Explorer Post ............... $50
to be funded by dues.
2. Manchester Animal Control ..................................................................................... $75
to be financed by a donation which is gratefully acknowledged and accepted.
* B. Acceptance of resignation of Michael Stebe (D) from the Cheney Brothers National
Historic District Commission with a term expiring November 2015.
C. Appointment of a member to the Cheney Brothers National Historic District
Commission with a term expiring November 2015 to replace Michael Stebe (D).
D. Discussion: Town Demolition Ordinance.
E. Rescission of Action No. 395-14 and Action No. 396-14 from the November 18, 2014
Board of Directors meeting.
F. Reappointment of members serving on the Commission formerly known as the Human
Relations Commission, now known as the Commission on Human Relations, Elderly
Services and People with Disabilities, with terms expiring November 2017.
[Cheryl Craddock, 113 Sycamore Lane, Apt A (R), Melissa Mayer, 33 Locust Street (R),
April Shines, 81 Marjorie Lane (R)]
G. Reappointment of Jack Peak (R), 130 Highland Street, to the Ethics Commission with a
term expiring November 2017.
H. Referral of the following projects approved by the voters of the Town at a referendum held
on November 4, 2014, to the Town of Manchester Planning & Zoning Commission for a
report under Section 8-24 of the Connecticut General Statutes: like new construction and
improvements at Cheney-Bennet Grade 5-6 Academy; like new construction and expansion of
Verplanck Elementary School; like new construction and expansion of Waddell Elementary
School; and other improvements at various school facilities.
*
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December 9, 2014
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COMMENT AND DISCUSSION BY BOARD MEMBERS ON ITEMS FOR
FUTURE AGENDA OR OF GENERAL CONCERN.
ADJOURNMENT.
CONSENT CALENDAR: Items marked by an * which are not subsequently removed from the consent calendar by a
Director are approved under item #9 of this Agenda.
ACTIONS
NOVEMBER 18, 2014 – 7:00 P.M.
ONE MEETING AGENDA
PRESENT:
Mayor Moran, Deputy Mayor Devanney, Secretary Kissmann, Directors O’Neill,
Gates, Hackett, Eckbreth, Greene, and Galligan
ALSO:
General Manager Shanley and Town Attorney Barry
EXECUTIVE SESSION
The Board went into Executive Session at 6:12 p.m. to discuss the General Manager’s
Performance Review and a Settlement of Pending Litigation and concluded at 6:58 p.m. Present
were Mayor Moran, Deputy Mayor Devanney, Secretary Kissmann, Directors O’Neill (6:25 p.m.),
Gates, Hackett, Eckbreth, and Greene, General Manager Shanley, Town Attorney Barry, and
Director of Administrative Services Moore. No votes were taken.
1.
The meeting was called to order at 7:10 p.m. All in attendance participated in the Pledge of
Allegiance to the Flag, led by Mayor Moran.
ADOPTED – Motion to suspend the rules and address items 12.E, Acceptance of
resignation of Mark D. Tweedie (R) from the Board of Directors with a term expiring
November 2015, and 12.F, Appointment of Matthew Galligan (R) to the Board of
Directors with a term expiring November 2015 to replace Mark D. Tweedie, at this
time.
#341-14
Devanney/Greene
Eight Voted in Favor
12E. ADOPTED - Acceptance of resignation of Mark D. Tweedie (R) from the Board of
Directors with a term expiring November 2015.
#342-14
O’Neill/Devanney
12F. ADOPTED - Appointment of Matthew Galligan (R) to the Board of Directors with a
term expiring November 2015 to replace Mark D. Tweedie.
#343-14
4.
#344-14
#345-14
#346-14
Devanney/Eckbreth
A. ADOPTED - Actions, October 7, 2014 – Regular Meeting
B. ADOPTED - Minutes, October 7, 2014 – Regular Meeting
C. ADOPTED - Minutes, October 28, 2014 – Policy Briefing Meeting
O’Neill/Gates
Seven Voted in Favor
Galligan and Hackett Abstained
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November 18, 2014
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CONSENT CALENDAR (with Items 8.C, 8.D, 8.E, 8.F, 8.G, 11.A, 12.G, and 12.H added).
8A. Appropriation to Special Projects as follows:
#347-14
1. Federal Asset Forfeiture Account .................................................................... $61,220
for continuing narcotics investigations, equipment, and/or training to be
financed by proceeds from narcotics investigations.
#348-14
2. Special Grants – Environmental Change for
Chronic Disease Prevention Program .............................................................. $11,092
to be financed by a grant received from the Connecticut Department of
Public Health and authorization for the General Manager, Scott Shanley,
to enter into and amend all related contracts or amendments with the
Department of Public Health or its successor agency.
#349-14
3. Manchester Public Library ................................................................................ $2,000
for the purchase of books and to support youth programs to be financed by
donations from First Korean Presbyterian Church ($1,000) and Margaret
Crone ($1,000) which are gratefully acknowledged and accepted.
#350-14
4. Public Safety - Police Department .................................................................... $16,167
to fund prevention and education Programs (such as Manchester Police
Activities League) to be funded by the 2014 Edward Byrne Memorial
Justice Assistance Grant from the U.S. Department of Justice.
8B. Appropriations to Education Special Projects as follows:
#351-14
1. Adult Education College Transition Pilot (REACT I) - FY 14/15 ................ $102,000
to be financed by a grant from the State of Connecticut Department of
Education.
#352-14
2. Manchester Education Association (MEA) President ..................................... $27,209
for .50 release time for the 2014/2015 school year to be financed by MEA.
#353-14
3. Manchester Head Start – Free and Reduced Lunch program (FY 14/15) ......... $91,805
to be financed by a grant through the State of Connecticut Department
of Education.
#354-14
4. 21st Century Community Learning Centers Grant (FY 14/15) ...................... $150,000
for after school programs at Robertson, Verplanck and Washington
Elementary Schools.
#355-14
5. Increase to Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act (IDEA) 611 ... $80,105
for special education students ages 3-21 to be funded by a grant from the
Federal government for 2014-2016, bringing the total grant award to
$1,658,730.
#356-14
6. Bilingual Education Program (2014-2015) ........................................................ $9,665
to be financed by a grant from the Connecticut State Department of Education.
#357-14
7. Increase to Adult Education College Transition Pilot (REACT I) - FY 14/15...........$500
Education, bringing the total grant award to $102,500.
#358-14 8C. Appropriation of $2.4 million to be added to the capital accounts of the 2014-2015
budget for the purpose of expanding and updating school security at multiple facilities
and financing said appropriation with capital lease financing, competitively bid, at an
amount not to exceed $2.4 million reduced by any grants received by the Town for this
purpose.
#359-14 8D. Appropriation of State Historic Grant Funds –
Pine Street Fire House/Connecticut Firemen’s Museum ....................................... $83,990
#360-14 8E. Resolution to authorize, issue and sell Town of Manchester general obligation
refunding bonds in an amount not to exceed $35,000,000.
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November 18, 2014
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8F. Resolution authorizing the refinancing of a loan not exceeding $2,600,000 from the
proceeds of revenue bonds of the State of Connecticut Health and Educational Facilities
Authority financing improvements to the Town-owned Head Start facility located at
57 Hollister Street in Manchester.
#362-14 8G. Appropriation to Capital Improvement Reserve – Case Mountain ....................... $12,500
to be financed by a $5,000 grant from the Alvord Family Fund and a $7,500
grant from the Lawrence Wells Case and Florence Reid Case Memorial Fund
for the re-establishment of the Lookout at Case Mountain.
#363-1411.A. Approval of an amendment to the Town of Manchester Code of Ordinances, Chapter
28, Commissions, Committees and Boards, Article III, Commission on Human
Relations, and Article I, Commission for Elderly Services and People with Disabilities,
dissolving the Commission on Human Relations and transferring its functions and
duties to the Commission for Elderly Services and People with Disabilities. The
resulting commission shall be re-named as the Commission on Human Relations,
Elderly Services and People with Disabilities. A copy of the proposed amendment to
the ordinances may be seen in the Town Clerk's office during regular business hours.
12A.Appropriation to Special Projects (under $500) as follows:
#364-14
1. Police Donations Revenue Account - Manchester Police Explorer Post ............. $140
to be funded by dues ($115) and donations ($25).
#365-14
to be financed by donations which are gratefully acknowledged and accepted.
#366-14
3. Police Donations Revenue Account........................................................................ $50
to be funded by a donation from Dr. & Mrs. Ghabrial which is gratefully
acknowledged and accepted.
#367-14 12B. Approval of 2015 Board of Directors meeting schedule.
#368-14 12C. Approval of the waiver of permit fees for installation of a light for The Eighth Utilities
District (560 North Main Street).
#369-14 12D. Resolution authorizing the General Manager to execute and deliver documents on behalf
of the Town of Manchester to the State of Connecticut Division of Emergency
Management and Homeland Security, Department of Emergency Services and Public
Protection.
#370-14 12G. Authorization for the General Manager to execute documents for the refinance of the
Bennet Housing property at 1146 Main Street for capital improvements to the property.
#371-14 12H. Acceptance of the donation of a 2006 Ford Econoline Van for the P.A.L. (Police Activities League) Program from the Mayors’ Program for Manchester Children which
is gratefully acknowledged and accepted.
#372-14 12I. Approval of the settlement of the claim filed by Karen Flores against the Town of
Manchester in the amount of $16,500.
#361-14
O’Neill/Eckbreth
11.
Nine Voted in Favor
B. TABLED - Appointment of a member to the Arts Commission (Manchester
Community College Rep.) with a term expiring November 2015 to fill the vacancy
left by Carleigh Schultz.
#373-14
Gates/Devanney
Nine Voted in Favor
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Actions
12.
November 18, 2014
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NEW BUSINESS.
J. Appointments to Boards and Commissions which have members with terms expiring in
November 2014*T represents appointments that were tabled; *R Represents reappointments; *A represents newly
appointed members to the Boards and Commissions:
Board/Commission
Name
Term Expiring
Advisory Board of Health
#374-14
Gates/O’Neill
Advisory Rec. and Park Comm.
#375-14
Devanney/O’Neill
R-Diane Strano, 16 Stephanie’s Way (D)
November 2017
Kissmann out of the Room
R-William Gochee, 66 Thayer Rd (R)
November 2017
R-Thomas Tierney, 150 Tonica Spring Tr (D) November 2017
#376-14
Gates/O’Neill
Arts Commission
#377-14
Nine Voted in Favor
R-Rose Marie Papa, 229 Bobby La (R)
Devanney/O’Neill
Nine Voted in Favor
T-Taryn Westfall, 512 Spring St (D)
#378-14
November 2017
Gates/Eckbreth
November 2017
Nine Voted in Favor
ADOPTED – Motion to take from the table the consideration of the appointment of Taryn
Westfall to the Arts Commission.
#379-14
Hackett/Galligan
Nine Voted in Favor
R-Taryn Westfall, 512 Spring St (D)
#380-14
Gates/Eckbreth
Nine Voted in Favor
T-Christine Sullivan, 43 Sass Dr (D)
#381-14
November 2017
Gates/Greene
November 2017
Nine Voted in Favor
T-Samantha Bell (Youth Commission Rep) November 2016
T-Sam Iacobellis (non-voting Youth Com. Rep) November 2016
#382-14
Gates/O’Neill
Bennet Housing Corporation
#383-14
Gates/O’Neill
Nine Voted in Favor
R-Paul Rubin, 172 Kennedy Rd (D)
November 2019
Nine Voted in Favor
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Actions
#384-14
R-Stephanie Knybel, 138 Bobby La (D)
Gates/O’Neill
Alternate members:
#385-14
November 18, 2014
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Nine Voted in Favor
R-David Wichman, 205 Homestead St. Apt. B7 (D) November 2017
Gates/O’Neill
Nine Voted in Favor
T-Egils Vigants, 28 Reed Rd (U)
#386-14
November 2017
Devanney/Eckbreth
November 2017
Nine Voted in Favor
R-Timothy Bergin, 47 East Middle Tpke (D) November 2017
#387-14
Gates/Galligan
Building Committee
#388-14
Nine Voted in Favor
A-Russ Meek, 134 Park St (R)
November 2017
R-Michael Spellman, 177 E. Middle Tpke,Unit A(R) November 2017
Devanney/O’Neill
Nine Voted in Favor
R-Peter LaBelle, 192 Wells St (D)
#389-14
Gates/Galligan
Cheney Brothers National Historic
District Commission
#390-14
November 2017
Nine Voted in Favor
R-Leslie Frey, 30 Florence St (D)
R-Rita McParland, 63 Nutmeg Dr (U)
Gates/Kissmann
November 2017
November 2017
Nine Voted in Favor
R-Alex Pazda, 49 Holyoke Dr (R)
R-Lynne Ferrigno, 18 Brendan Rd (R)
#391-14
Devanney/Galligan
November 2017
November 2017
Nine Voted in Favor
Ex Officio – Manc. Historical Soc.
(No Action) Dennis Gleeson
November 2015
R-Rob Huestis, 31 Birch Tr, Glastonbury (R)
November 2017
November 2015
#392-14
Devanney/Eckbreth
Nine Voted in Favor
R-Sarah Burke, 45 N. School St. (BOE appt) November 2015
R-Gregory Simmons, 41 Center St (Town appt) November 2015
#393-14
Gates/O’Neill
Nine Voted in Favor
T-Kim Ashton, 42 White Birch Rd. E. Hampton (R) November 2015
#394-14
Devanney/Greene
Nine Voted in Favor
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Actions
Commission on Human Relations,
Elderly Services and People with
Disabilities
#395-14
Devanney/Greene
November 18, 2014
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A-Ken Hagenow, 111 Olcott St (R)
November 2017
A-Rudy Hrubala, 252 Bidwell Street, No. 10 (R)November 2017
Nine Voted in Favor
A-Michael Darby, 110 Comstock Rd (D) November 2017
A-Peter Mason, 37 Coburn Rd (D)
November 2017
A-Nichol Easley, 2 Alpine St (D)
November 2017
A-Jonathan Colon, 45 Oakland Terrace (D) November 2017
A-David Wichman, 205 Homestead St, Apt. B7(D) November 2017
A-Kate Bickford, 135 Garden Grove Rd (D) November 2017
A-Sera Vicki, 2 West Carter St (D)
November 2017
#396-14
Gates/O’Neill
Ethics Commission
Ethics Commission - Alternate
#397-14
November 2017
Nine Voted in Favor
R-Paul McNamara, 8 Harvard Rd (R)
Devanney/Galligan
Housing Authority
#399-14
R-Kevin Hood, 83 Sass Dr (R)
Devanney/Galligan
Greater Hartford Transit District
#398-14
Nine Voted in Favor
November 2018
Nine Voted in Favor
R-Josh Howroyd, 155 Mountain Rd (D)
Gates/O’Neill
November 2019
Nine Voted in Favor
Housing and Fair Rent Commission R-Morgan Cummings, 26 Prospect St, Apt 16 (D) November 2017
#400-14
Gates/O’Neill
Nine Voted in Favor
T-Vacancy (R)
#401-14
Devanney/O’Neill
November 2016
Nine Voted in Favor
A- Karen Poirier, 117 Butternut Rd (R)
#402-14
Devanney/Greene
- Nonprofit Agency Member
#403-14
Gates/O’Neill
Library Advisory Board
#404-14
Devanney/Galligan
Nine Voted in Favor
T-Annette Carr, 67 Cambridge St
November 2017
Nine Voted in Favor
R-Gail Dunnrowicz, 147 Carriage Dr (R)
R-Grace Cedrone, 28 Brookfield St (R)
Gates/O’Neill
November 2017
November 2017
Nine Voted in Favor
R-Norman Delaura II, 421 Parker St (D)
R-Miriam Byroade, 207 Parker St (D)
#405-14
November 2017
November 2017
November 2017
Nine Voted in Favor
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November 18, 2014
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Municipal Agent for Children
#406-14
R-Mary Roche Cronin, 41 Center Street
November 2016
Director of Human Services
Nine Voted in Favor
Gates/O’Neill
Pension Board
#407-14
R-Janice Johnson, 201 Shallowbrook La (R) November 2018
Devanney/O’Neill
Nine Voted in Favor
R-Robert Huestis, 31 Birch Tr, Glastonbury November 2015
(Retiree Representative)
R-Bette Copeland
November 2015
(Union Representative)
#408-14
Gates/O’Neill
Nine Voted in Favor
Planning and Zoning Commission
Alternates -
#409-14
R-Eric Prause, 505 Cat Tail La (D)
R-Teresa Ike, 201-M New State Rd (D)
R-Julian Stoppelman, 33 Tanner St (D)
Gates/O’Neill
November 2019
November 2016
November 2016
Nine Voted in Favor
A-Pat Kennedy, 132 Strawberry La (R)
#410-14
Devanney/Galligan
Board of Appeals
#411-14 Devanney/Galligan
November 2016
Nine Voted in Favor
A-John Cunnane, 92 Adelaide Rd (R)
November 2017
Nine Voted in Favor
T-Steven Edwards, 329 Kennedy Rd (U)
#412-14
Devanney/O’Neill
Redevelopment Agency
Members appointed by General
Manager and approved by Board
of Directors
#413-14
Gates/Eckbreth
November 2017
Nine Voted in Favor
T*-Terri Bogli, 71 Pitkin St (D)
November 2019
T*-Louis A. Spadaccini, 85 Steep Hollow Rd (R) November 2019
T*-Michael G. Farina, 54 Robert Rd (D)
November 2019
Nine Voted in Favor
*Further action taken under Item 13.
Zoning Board of Appeals
R-James Stevenson, 35 Chatham Dr (D)
November 2019
#414-14
Gates/Galligan
Nine Voted in Favor
13.
ADOPTED – Motion to take from the table the consideration of three Redevelopment
Agency appointments.
#415-14
Eckbreth/Gates
Secretary Kissmann and Director O’Neill Voted in Opposition
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November 18, 2014
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ADOPTED – Motion to table the appointment of Michael Farina, 54 Robert Rd (D), to the
Redevelopment Agency with a term expiring November 2019.
#416-14
Eckbreth/Galligan
Six Voted in Favor
Secretary Kissmann and Directors O’Neill and Hackett Voted in Opposition
ADOPTED – Motion to reappoint Terri Bogli, 71 Pitkin St (D), to the Redevelopment
Agency with a term expiring November 2019.
#417-14
Gates/Eckbreth
Nine Voted in Favor
ADOPTED – Motion to reappoint Louis A. Spadaccini, 85 Steep Hollow Rd (R), to the
#418-14
Devanney/Eckbreth
14.
ADJOURNMENT.
Nine Voted in Favor
The meeting was adjourned until the December 9, 2014 Regular Meeting of the Board of
Directors at 7:00 p.m. in the Lincoln Center Hearing Room.
#419-14
Devanney/Greene
Nine Voted in Favor
Adjournment: 9:55 p.m.
gem
APPROVED:
ATTEST:
____________________________________
Secretary, Manchester Board of Directors
MINUTES
NOVEMBER 18, 2014 – 7:00 P.M.
ONE MEETING AGENDA
PRESENT:
Mayor Moran, Deputy Mayor Devanney, Secretary Kissmann, Directors O’Neill,
Gates, Hackett, Eckbreth, Greene, and Galligan
ALSO:
General Manager Shanley and Town Attorney Barry
EXECUTIVE SESSION
The Board went into Executive Session at 6:12 p.m. to discuss the General Manager’s
Performance Review and a Settlement of Pending Litigation and concluded at 6:58 p.m. Present
were Mayor Moran, Deputy Mayor Devanney, Secretary Kissmann, Directors O’Neill (6:25 p.m.),
Gates, Hackett, Eckbreth, and Greene, General Manager Shanley, Town Attorney Barry, and
Director of Administrative Services Moore. No votes were taken.
1.
The meeting was called to order at 7:10 p.m. All in attendance participated in the Pledge of
Allegiance to the Flag, led by Mayor Moran.
2.
AWARDS AND PRESENTATIONS.
A. Citation: DBDS, Inc. - 2014 Top Workplaces in Connecticut.
Mayor Moran read an Official Citation naming Database Development Systems one of the
top workplaces in Connecticut in 2014. This is the second year in a row DBDS, Inc. has
received this award.
B. Proclamation: Lung Cancer Awareness Month.
Mayor Moran read an Official Proclamation naming November as Lung Cancer
Awareness Month. November 20 is the Great American Smoke out.
ADOPTED – Motion to suspend the rules and address items 12.E, Acceptance of
resignation of Mark D. Tweedie (R) from the Board of Directors with a term expiring
November 2015, and 12.F, Appointment of Matthew Galligan (R) to the Board of
Directors with a term expiring November 2015 to replace Mark D. Tweedie, at this
time.
Deputy Mayor Devanney moved and Director Greene seconded the motion.
12E. ADOPTED - Acceptance of resignation of Mark D. Tweedie (R) from the Board of
Directors with a term expiring November 2015.
Director O’Neill moved and Deputy Mayor Devanney seconded the motion.
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November 18, 2014
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12F. ADOPTED - Appointment of Matthew Galligan (R) to the Board of Directors with
a term expiring November 2015 to replace Mark D. Tweedie.
Deputy Mayor Devanney moved and Director Eckbreth seconded the motion.
Joseph Camposeo, Town Clerk, administered the oath of office to newly appointed Board
member, Matthew Galligan. Director Galligan took his seat with the Board of Directors
and expressed his gratitude at being appointed to the Board.
Deputy Mayor Devanney said he has worked with Matt before and knows he is a very
hard working, intelligent man. The Board is fortunate to have him.
Mayor Moran thanked former Director Tweedie for his service and wished him well in
Hartford.
3.
OPENING OF MEETING TO ELECTORS OR TAXPAYERS WHO WISH TO BE
HEARD ON ANY SUBJECT WITHIN THE JURISDICTION OF THE BOARD OF
DIRECTORS. (Sign-up sheet available 15 minutes prior to the start of the meeting)
Tom Stringfellow, 183 Hillstown Road, welcomed Director Galligan. Referring to Lung
Cancer Awareness month, Mr. Stringfellow noted that e-cigarettes are very popular among
the youth population. He recently visited an Iwo Jima event in Newington and had the
opportunity to speak with Veterans. Mr. Stringfellow spoke of the casualties of the Civil
War. November is also Native American month.
Carl Zinsser, 176 Ralph Road, congratulated Directors Galligan and Greene. He spoke
regarding the Town’s Building Code, specifically pertaining to demolitions. If an
application for the demolition of a building is made, it has to be noticed in the newspaper
within 15 days of the application. If there is an objection, the demolition can be delayed up
to 90 days. Mr. Zinsser would like to see that timeframe changed; maybe to 30 days
instead. Construction companies operate on a timeline and a project on hold for three
months is very cost prohibitive.
Bonnie Schuetz, 12 Conway Road, was happy to welcome another young person to the
Board of Directors. Taxpayers want new faces and new ideas. Ms. Schuetz spoke about a
recent Board of Education meeting and said that Ms. Pazda and Ms. Cruz did the right
thing.
4.
A. ADOPTED - Actions, October 7, 2014 – Regular Meeting
B. ADOPTED - Minutes, October 7, 2014 – Regular Meeting
C. ADOPTED - Minutes, October 28, 2014 – Policy Briefing Meeting
Director O’Neill moved and Director Gates seconded the motion.
Galligan and Hackett Abstained
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November 18, 2014
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COMMUNICATIONS.
Director Hackett noted an outbreak of graffiti between Cavey’s and the liquor store on
Center Street and said it is a shame that people deface property like that, especially right
before the road race.
Mayor Moran received several communications during the election season thanking the
Board of Directors for working in a bipartisan manner.
6.
REPORTS.
A. Manager’s Report.
1. Schedule for Cheney/Bennet school project.
General Manager Shanley explained that the schematic design was bid in phases.
Currently the Town is in the process of preparing an RFP for a construction management
firm and commissioning agent. A meeting with our Legislators is required because the
Cheney Building is a historic property and not conducive with the current school standards.
2. Performance Measures report.
Sonja Howe, Management Analyst, presented the 2014 Operations and Performance
Report. She gave a history of performance measures in Manchester and noted that all
major functions of the Town are represented in the 2014 report. Ms. Howe reviewed the
five overarching goals for the Town and highlighted some examples of how she can now
link performance measures with the strategic plan, which creates greater efficiencies.
Mayor Moran said this report improves every year. It is a working document and used
especially during the budget process.
B. Other Reports.
Eric Prause, on behalf of the Cable TV Advisory Committee, explained that the
Committee serves six area towns, including Manchester. The purpose of the Committee is
to resolve issues that may arise by acting as a voice of the customer. At the Cable TV
Advisory Committee meeting in November, Cox Cable announced it will be going all
digital and will eliminate analog service effective April 2015. That means any customer
with their television connected directly to cable through a wall outlet will need a converter
box.
Peter Talbot, Cox Cable, explained that the analog spectrum takes 40% of the bandwidth.
By eliminating analog, that space will be recaptured and other services will improve. Mr.
Talbot brought a converter box kit that he passed around to Board members. The process
of notifying customers started with messages on customers’ bills two months ago.
Mr. Prause noted that customers with paperless bills have not received a notice. Mr.
Talbot said Cox is in the process of a direct mailing.
Mayor Moran said there will need to be plenty of notice to customers; he foresees this will
be a problem.
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Mr. Talbot said there will be a series of escalating communications, including bill
messages, direct messages, robo calls, and a TV commercial.
Mayor Moran said he has received several communications about the McDonalds on
Spencer Street and the CVS on Main Street that were recently approved by the Planning
and Zoning Commission. He asked Mr. Prause, as the Chair of the Planning and Zoning
Commission, if he would take a moment to explain the approval process. Mr. Prause
obliged.
7.
PRESENTATION OF BID WAIVER REQUESTS – None.
8.
PUBLIC HEARINGS (formally advertised).
A. Appropriation to Special Projects as follows:
Mayor Moran opened the floor for public comment on this item. There being no
public comment, the hearing on this item was closed.
B. Appropriations to Education Special Projects as follows:
Education.
of Education.
Elementary Schools.
$1,658,730.
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Mayor Moran opened the floor for public comment at this time. There being no
C. Appropriation of $2.4 million to be added to the capital accounts of the 2014-2015
purpose.
D. Appropriation of State Historic Grant Funds –
E. Resolution to authorize, issue and sell Town of Manchester general obligation
F. Resolution authorizing the refinancing of a loan not exceeding $2,600,000 from the
G. Appropriation to Capital Improvement Reserve – Case Mountain ....................... $12,500
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CONSENT CALENDAR (with Items 8.C, 8.D, 8.E, 8.F, 8.G, 11.A, 12.G, and 12.H added).
8A. Appropriation to Special Projects as follows:
8B. Appropriations to Education Special Projects as follows:
Education.
of Education.
Elementary Schools.
$1,658,730.
8C. Appropriation of $2.4 million to be added to the capital accounts of the 2014-2015
purpose.
8D.Appropriation of State Historic Grant Funds –
8E. Resolution to authorize, issue and sell Town of Manchester general obligation
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8F.Resolution authorizing the refinancing of a loan not exceeding $2,600,000 from the
8G. Appropriation to Capital Improvement Reserve – Case Mountain ....................... $12,500
11A. Approval of an amendment to the Town of Manchester Code of Ordinances, Chapter
28, Commissions, Committees and Boards, Article III, Commission on Human
Relations, and Article I, Commission for Elderly Services and People with Disabilities,
dissolving the Commission on Human Relations and transferring its functions and
duties to the Commission for Elderly Services and People with Disabilities. The
resulting commission shall be re-named as the Commission on Human Relations,
Elderly Services and People with Disabilities. A copy of the proposed amendment to
the ordinances may be seen in the Town Clerk's office during regular business hours.
12A.Appropriation to Special Projects (under $500) as follows:
1. Police Donations Revenue Account - Manchester Police Explorer Post ............. $140
to be funded by dues ($115) and donations ($25).
to be financed by donations which are gratefully acknowledged and accepted.
3. Police Donations Revenue Account........................................................................ $50
to be funded by a donation from Dr. & Mrs. Ghabrial which is gratefully
12B. Approval of 2015 Board of Directors meeting schedule.
12C. Approval of the waiver of permit fees for installation of a light for The Eighth Utilities
District (560 North Main Street).
12D. Resolution authorizing the General Manager to execute and deliver documents on behalf
of the Town of Manchester to the State of Connecticut Division of Emergency
Management and Homeland Security, Department of Emergency Services and Public
Protection.
12G. Authorization for the General Manager to execute documents for the refinance of the
Bennet Housing property at 1146 Main Street for capital improvements to the property.
12H. Acceptance of the donation of a 2006 Ford Econoline Van for the P.A.L. (Police Activities League) Program from the Mayors’ Program for Manchester Children which
is gratefully acknowledged and accepted.
12I. Approval of the settlement of the claim filed by Karen Flores against the Town of
Manchester in the amount of $16,500.
Director O’Neill moved and Director Eckbreth seconded the motion.
Nine Voted in Favor
11.
B. TABLED - Appointment of a member to the Arts Commission (Manchester
Community College Rep.) with a term expiring November 2015 to fill the vacancy
left by Carleigh Schultz.
Director Gates moved and Deputy Mayor Devanney seconded the motion.
Nine Voted in Favor
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NEW BUSINESS.
J. Appointments to Boards and Commissions which have members with terms expiring in
November 2014*T represents appointments that were tabled; *R Represents reappointments; *A represents newly
appointed members to the Boards and Commissions:
Board/Commission
Name
Term Expiring
Advisory Board of Health
R-Diane Strano, 16 Stephanie’s Way (D)
November 2017
Director Gates moved and Director O’Neill seconded the motion.
Advisory Rec. and Park Comm.
R-William Gochee, 66 Thayer Rd (R)
November 2017
Deputy Mayor Devanney moved and Director O’Neill seconded the motion.
R-Thomas Tierney, 150 Tonica Spring Tr (D) November 2017
Nine Voted in Favor
Arts Commission
R-Rose Marie Papa, 229 Bobby La (R)
November 2017
Nine Voted in Favor
T-Taryn Westfall, 512 Spring St (D)
November 2017
Director Gates moved and Director Eckbreth seconded the motion.
Nine Voted in Favor
ADOPTED – Motion to take from the table the consideration of the appointment of Taryn
Westfall to the Arts Commission.
Director Hackett moved and Director Galligan seconded the motion.
Nine Voted in Favor
R-Taryn Westfall, 512 Spring St (D)
November 2017
Nine Voted in Favor
T-Christine Sullivan, 43 Sass Dr (D)
November 2017
Director Gates moved and Director Greene seconded the motion.
Nine Voted in Favor
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T-Samantha Bell (Youth Commission Rep) November 2016
T-Sam Iacobellis (non-voting Youth Com. Rep) November 2016
Nine Voted in Favor
Bennet Housing Corporation
R-Paul Rubin, 172 Kennedy Rd (D)
November 2019
Nine Voted in Favor
R-Stephanie Knybel, 138 Bobby La (D)
November 2017
Nine Voted in Favor
Alternate members:
R-David Wichman, 205 Homestead St. Apt. B7 (D) November 2017
Nine Voted in Favor
T-Egils Vigants, 28 Reed Rd (U)
November 2017
Nine Voted in Favor
R-Timothy Bergin, 47 East Middle Tpke (D) November 2017
Director Gates moved and Director Galligan seconded the motion.
Nine Voted in Favor
Building Committee
A-Russ Meek, 134 Park St (R)
November 2017
R-Michael Spellman, 177 E. Middle Tpke,Unit A(R) November 2017
Nine Voted in Favor
R-Peter LaBelle, 192 Wells St (D)
November 2017
Nine Voted in Favor
Cheney Brothers National Historic
District Commission
R-Leslie Frey, 30 Florence St (D)
R-Rita McParland, 63 Nutmeg Dr (U)
November 2017
November 2017
Director Gates moved and Secretary Kissmann seconded the motion.
Nine Voted in Favor
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R-Alex Pazda, 49 Holyoke Dr (R)
November 2017
November 2017
Deputy Mayor Devanney moved and Director Galligan seconded the motion.
Nine Voted in Favor
Ex Officio – Manc. Historical Soc.
(No Action) Dennis Gleeson
November 2015
R-Rob Huestis, 31 Birch Tr, Glastonbury (R)
November 2017
November 2015
Nine Voted in Favor
R-Sarah Burke, 45 N. School St. (BOE appt) November 2015
R-Gregory Simmons, 41 Center St (Town appt) November 2015
Nine Voted in Favor
T-Kim Ashton, 42 White Birch Rd. E. Hampton (R) November 2015
Nine Voted in Favor
Commission on Human Relations, A-Ken Hagenow, 111 Olcott St (R)
November 2017
Elderly Services and People with
A-Rudy Hrubala, 252 Bidwell Street, No. 10 (R)November 2017
Disabilities
Nine Voted in Favor
A-Michael Darby, 110 Comstock Rd (D) November 2017
A-Peter Mason, 37 Coburn Rd (D)
November 2017
A-Nichol Easley, 2 Alpine St (D)
November 2017
A-Jonathan Colon, 45 Oakland Terrace (D) November 2017
A-David Wichman, 205 Homestead St, Apt. B7(D) November 2017
A-Kate Bickford, 135 Garden Grove Rd (D) November 2017
A-Sera Vicki, 2 West Carter St (D)
November 2017
Nine Voted in Favor
Ethics Commission
Ethics Commission - Alternate
R-Kevin Hood, 83 Sass Dr (R)
November 2017
Nine Voted in Favor
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R-Paul McNamara, 8 Harvard Rd (R)
November 2018
Nine Voted in Favor
Housing Authority
R-Josh Howroyd, 155 Mountain Rd (D)
November 2019
Nine Voted in Favor
Housing and Fair Rent Commission R-Morgan Cummings, 26 Prospect St, Apt 16 (D) November 2017
Nine Voted in Favor
T-Vacancy (R)
November 2016
Nine Voted in Favor
A- Karen Poirier, 117 Butternut Rd (R)
November 2017
Nine Voted in Favor
- Nonprofit Agency Member
T-Annette Carr, 67 Cambridge St
November 2017
Nine Voted in Favor
Library Advisory Board
R-Gail Dunnrowicz, 147 Carriage Dr (R)
R-Grace Cedrone, 28 Brookfield St (R)
November 2017
November 2017
Nine Voted in Favor
R-Norman Delaura II, 421 Parker St (D)
R-Miriam Byroade, 207 Parker St (D)
November 2017
November 2017
Nine Voted in Favor
Municipal Agent for Children
R-Mary Roche Cronin, 41 Center Street
Director of Human Services
November 2016
Nine Voted in Favor
Pension Board
R-Janice Johnson, 201 Shallowbrook La (R) November 2018
Nine Voted in Favor
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R-Robert Huestis, 31 Birch Tr, Glastonbury November 2015
(Retiree Representative)
R-Bette Copeland
November 2015
(Union Representative)
Nine Voted in Favor
Planning and Zoning Commission
Alternates -
R-Eric Prause, 505 Cat Tail La (D)
R-Teresa Ike, 201-M New State Rd (D)
R-Julian Stoppelman, 33 Tanner St (D)
November 2019
November 2016
November 2016
Nine Voted in Favor
A-Pat Kennedy, 132 Strawberry La (R)
November 2016
Nine Voted in Favor
A-John Cunnane, 92 Adelaide Rd (R)
November 2017
Board of Appeals
Nine Voted in Favor
T-Steven Edwards, 329 Kennedy Rd (U)
November 2017
Nine Voted in Favor
Redevelopment Agency
Members appointed by General
Manager and approved by Board
of Directors
T*-Terri Bogli, 71 Pitkin St (D)
November 2019
T*-Louis A. Spadaccini, 85 Steep Hollow Rd (R) November 2019
T*-Michael G. Farina, 54 Robert Rd (D)
November 2019
Deputy Mayor Devanney said the Redevelopment Agency is the most important
committee in our town right now. He said he doesn’t think Michael Farina is acting in the
best interest of the Town. He openly campaigned against the very thing that would be best
for our Town. Mr. Devanney said he recently went to a Redevelopment Agency meeting
and Mr. Farina gave Live Work Play a hard time. We want people on the Redevelopment
Agency who are progressive. He doesn’t think Mr. Farina is the right person for the job.
Director Eckbreth said, given Mr. Devanney’s comments and some complaints from
Redevelopment Agency members, she would like the opportunity to poll the Agency
members.
Director Hackett agreed that tabling this item would be the appropriate course of action.
She hasn’t heard anything first hand, but said it is important that the Agency remain high
functioning.
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Nine Voted in Favor
*Further action taken under Item 13.
Zoning Board of Appeals
R-James Stevenson, 35 Chatham Dr (D)
November 2019
Nine Voted in Favor
13.
Secretary Kissmann said that if any commission has problems with its members, the
issues should be brought to the Board of Directors in writing.
Director Gates would like some feedback from the Registrars’ Office. There have been
some changes at the polls in the last few years and he would like to know how the latest
voting event went.
Director Eckbreth noted a recent news item about sidewalk liability in Enfield and asked
how Manchester is affected.
Director O’Neill asked for a run down of the budget process at the next Board meeting.
Deputy Mayor Devanney said that concerns about Mr. Farina were not brought to him by
Redevelopment Agency leadership; he made his own observations. Mr. Devanney would
like to see Mr. Zinsser’s concern on a future agenda.
Mayor Moran expressed concern about tabling three Redevelopment Agency
appointments. He said he is second-guessing the Board’s earlier actions.
ADOPTED – Motion to take from the table the consideration of three Redevelopment
Agency appointments.
Director Eckbreth moved and Director Gates seconded the motion.
Secretary Kissmann and Director O’Neill Voted in Opposition
ADOPTED – Motion to table the appointment of Michael Farina, 54 Robert Rd (D),
to the Redevelopment Agency with a term expiring November 2019.
Director Eckbreth moved and Director Galligan seconded the motion.
Six Voted in Favor
Secretary Kissmann and Directors O’Neill and Hackett Voted in Opposition
ADOPTED – Motion to reappoint Terri Bogli, 71 Pitkin St (D), to the Redevelopment
Agency with a term expiring November 2019.
Nine Voted in Favor
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ADOPTED – Motion to reappoint Louis A. Spadaccini, 85 Steep Hollow Rd (R), to
the Redevelopment Agency with a term expiring November 2019.
Nine Voted in Favor
14.
ADJOURNMENT.
The meeting was adjourned until the December 9, 2014 Regular Meeting of the Board of
Directors at 7:00 p.m. in the Lincoln Center Hearing Room.
Nine Voted in Favor
Adjournment: 9:55 p.m.
gem
APPROVED:
ATTEST:
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BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Policy Briefing Meeting
Tuesday, November 25, 2014
8:00 a.m.
Manchester Room
Town Hall
41 Center Street
Manchester, CT 06040
BOARD OF DIRECTORS PRESENT: Mayor Moran, Deputy Mayor Devanney, Secretary Kissmann,
Directors Eckbreth, Galligan, Gates, Greene, Hackett, and O’Neill.
STAFF PRESENT: General Manager Scott Shanley, Dave Billings, Joe Camposeo, Maryann
Cherniak-Lexius, Pat Kearney, Jack McCoy, Marc Montminy, Dede Moore, Tim O’Neil, Ed Paquette, Mary
Roche-Cronin, Greg Simmons, and Brian Wolverton.
ALSO PRESENT: Michael Farina, Shelly Matfess (Assistant Superintendent), State
Representatives Geoff Luxenberg and Jason Rojas, State Representative Elect Mark Tweedie,
State Senator Steve Cassano, David Huck (Journal Inquirer), and Jesse Leavenworth (Hartford Courant).
AGENDA
1.
People with Behavioral Disorders
•
•
2.
Local challenges, Law Enforcement, Human Services, Emergency Medical
Group Home concentration in Manchester
Approval of a reappointment of a member to the Redevelopment Agency.
ADOPTED: Appointment of Michael Farina (D), 54 Robert Road, to the
Gates/O’Neill
Five Voted in Favor
Devanney, Eckbreth, Galligan, and Greene voted in abstention
The meeting adjourned at 9:06 a.m. and the Executive Session commenced at 9:07 a.m. Director O’Neill
was absent during Executive Session.
3.
Executive Session: General Manager's evaluation.
No votes taken.
The meeting was adjourned at 9:36 a.m.
Gates/Galligan
APPROVED:
ATTEST:
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Budget Preparation Estimated Timetable
FY 2015/16 Budget
Timetable for Budget Development and Review
•
All Department requests due by December 12th
•
Mid-December through early January – General Manager’s initial review of department
requests
•
On or about March 3rd- General Manager presents budget to Board of Directors
•
On or about March 3rd – April 10th – Board of Directors Budget Workshops (5
workshops)
•
On or about March 11th – Budget Public Hearing
•
On or about April 14th – Budget Adoption by Board of Directors
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TOWN OF MANCHESTER
REGISTRARS OF VOTERS
479 Main Street - Post Office Box 191
Manchester, CT 06045-0191
(860) 647-3025
James R. Stevenson
Democrat
Timothy H. Becker
Republican
Election Day 2014 Review
On Election Day 2014 in Manchester, 16,617 or 61% of registered voters cast ballots.
775 Absentee ballots were processed and counted and 271 Election Day registrations
(EDR) and ballots were processed and counted. On November 4, eight voting
precincts and an EDR location were staffed with a total of 80 workers at 5:15AM and
opened at 6:00AM. Polls remained open until 8PM and no major issues were
reported. In the two months prior to Election Day, the Registrar’s office provided
training for all poll workers and certified 20 election Moderators, staffed several
extended voter registration sessions, including a Saturday session, and registered and
processed 1017 new voter applications and 968 changes and removals in voter
registrations. There were 26,817 voters eligible to vote in this year’s election.
Manchester was selected by the Secretary of the State to perform a post-election audit
for voting District 2. The Registrar’s office successfully completed the audit on
November 22.
New initiatives for 2014
1) Election Day Registration (EDR) – 2014 was the first state election for EDR,
and the first where a separate location, the Senior Citizens Center, was used.
271 residents were registered and voted on Election Day. The anticipated
turnout was larger than the 100-125 registrations we had estimated. However,
all who appeared prior to the 8pm legal deadline were registered and allowed
to vote. A special thanks to the staff of the Senior Center for their assistance
with the EDR location.
2) Poll Books – Manchester was one of two Connecticut cities that piloted
Electec poll books (electronic checklists). The poll books are laptop computers
with the official voter registry list. The pilot took place at one voting district 8,
Verplanck School. The poll workers at the checker’s table simply checked off
the voters name electronically on the screen. The poll books are currently not
recognized by state statue, so the standard paper checklist was also used in
conjunction with the poll books. This pilot was very successful and future use
will have a positive impact on the processing of voters on Election Day.
3) Additional Poll workers - To address the concerns with extended voting
queues two years ago, during the presidential election, additional poll workers
were added at the busiest voting locations. Additional checkers were added, to
process voter check-in more quickly, and a new position of Election Greeter,
who facilitated voters through the election process and assisted with questions
regarding the ballot and proper identification. These changes resulted in
significant reduction of the average wait times for voter check-in and had a
positive impact on the on the overall voting experience, including parking. The
Registrars’ office will look to further expand these changes for the 2016
Presidential election.
A special thank you to our election workers and especially the Registrar’s office staff,
Mary Ann Caldwell and Mary Moynihan and Deputy Registrars Stephanie Knybel
and Tom Ferguson, who, as always, worked long hours in preparation for and on
Election Day. Also, thank you to the staff of Public Works, Town Clerk’s office and
the Board of Education for their co-operation and assistance for the election.
TOWN OF MANCHESTER
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
TO:
Scott Shanley, General Manager
ED
FROM:
Mark Carlino, Director of PubliC'\Vd
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DATE:
November 17,2014
RE:
Weiss Center - Hedges along the Sidewalk
ALlliANAGER
We have received a request from Mary Roche Cronin to review the possibility of removing the
existing hedges along the front of the Weiss Center (East Center St and Main St comer) as they
have become more problematic. The bushes are becoming overgrown with age and encroaching
into the sidewalk area. Individuals have been observed by staff hiding belongings in the bushes
to be retrieved later. The bushes are continual litter traps from items discarded along the
sidewalk and street.
We have researched old photos from the 1930's when the building was the U. S. Post Office and
found that in those early photos, there were no visible plantings in front of the building.
We are proposing to remove the hedges and replace them with plantings that will provide more
seasonal color, be easier to maintain, and eliminate the negative attributes of the current hedges.
A plan of the proposed plantings is attached.
If you concur with the concept, our plan would be to remove the hedges this winter to achieve
some benefits for snow removal and install the new plantings next spring.
c:
Mary Roche Cronin, Director of Human Services
Ken Longo, Field Services Superintendent
Chris Till, Facilities Project Manager
R:\PUBLIC\Units\Administration\Staff2014\MFC2014\Memo to Scott - Weiss Center Plantings.docx
Town of Manchester Human Services Department Interoffice Memo To: Scott Shanley General Manager From: Mary Roche Cronin Director of Human Services Date: November 7, 2013 Subject: Board of Directors Agenda Item Background The Town of Manchester is the fiduciary for the School Readiness Grant from the State of Connecticut Department of Education (SDE) and has been eligible to receive this funding since 1997. This year, SDE has been able to offer “enhancement” funds to school readiness communities, in addition to the School Readiness Grant which funds operations of the town’s school readiness site, Manchester Early Learning Center (MELC). Manchester applied for, and received, the addition enhancement funds. Discussion The amount of enhancement funds awarded to Manchester was $3,790.00 and those funds will be used to support a series of workshops designed to: • Educate parents and caregivers on child development, health and wellness, and school readiness skills; • Create a supportive network for parents and caregivers, and; • Further develop social, emotional, pre‐literacy, and physical skills in young children. These workshops will advance the Early Childhood Plan developed by the Manchester School Readiness Council. Financial Impact This grant will not impact the general fund. Other Board Action Required None required. Recommendation I recommend that the Board of Directors appropriate the “School Readiness Enhancement Funds” in the amount of $3,790.00. 8.B.1
T O W N OF
MANCHESTER FIRE-RESCUE-EMS
DEPARTMENT
To:
From:
David C. Billings, Fire Chief(^7^
Subject:
Appropriation of Donations to Fire Dept. - Fire Marshal's Equipment Fund
Date:
17 November 2014
Background
On 09/19/14, the Town of Manchester Fire-Rescue-EMS Fire Marshal's Office received a Grant
from Connecticut Fair Plan. The monies w i l l be used to purchase portable l i g h t i n g to assist i n
fire investigations and inspections.
Discussion/ Analysis
The total donations received on September 19, 2014 was $500.00, which was a Grant received
from Connecticut Fair Plan i n order to purchase portable l i g h t i n g for the Fire Marshals office.
Once appropriated, these funds w i l l be used to purchase (2) portable Pelican Work lights (or
comparable) for the Fire Marshal's office.
A l l Grants and donations are gratefully
Financial Impact
The entire $500.00 w i l l be appropriated to the Fire District Special Fund Fire Reserve Account
to be used when needed to make purchases.
Recommendations
Appropriation by the Board of Directors to the Fire District Reserve Fund
Org/ Object Code 3213401-4300 w i t h subsequent allocation to
FR 450 Fire Marshal's Equipment Fund.
$500.00
T O W N OF
MANCHESTER FIRE-RESCUE-EMS
DEPARTMENT
To:
From:
David C. Billings, Fire C h i e f j P
Subject:
Appropriation of Donations to Fire Dept. - P A R A M E D I C F U N D
Date:
17 November 2014
Background
From 07/11/14 through 11/12/14, the T o w n of Manchester Fire-Rescue-EMS Department
received donations to the Paramedic Fund i n memory of a person w h o has passed away or i n
appreciation of services rendered by members of the Department. The monies donated w i l l be
used to purchase equipment, training materials, etc. for Fire Department Paramedics.
Discussion/ Analysis
The total donations received f r o m July 11, 2014 through November 12, 2014, is $830.00. Once
appropriated, these funds w i l l be used to purchase equipment, training materials, etc. for the
Paramedics. A l l donations are gratefully acknowledged and accepted.
Financial Impact
The entire $830.00 w i l l be appropriated to the Fire District Special Fund Fire Reserve Account
to be used when needed to make purchases.
Recommendations
Appropriation by the Board of Directors to the Fire District Reserve Fund
Org/ Object Code 321-3801-4615 w i t h subsequent allocation to
FR 435 Paramedic Donations.
$830.00
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TO:
DATE:
November 19, 2014
SUBJECT:
Appropriation: $45.00
Background:
The Manchester Police Department Police Explorer Post #77 has received three (3)
checks for Explorer dues totaling $45.00
Financial Impact:
$45.00 should be appropriated to the Police Donations Revenue Account.
Other Board/Commission Action:
None
Recommendations:
That the entire $45.00 be placed on the next Board of Directors’ agenda for acceptance
and appropriation.
Attachments:
Check(s) sent to Accounting. (***These funds are to be deposited into the FIRST
NIAGARA ACCOUNT ***).
____________________________
Chief Marc L. Montminy
Cc:
Accounting
Capt. Christopher Davis, Administrative Services Division Commander
Ofc. Adam Marois
Admin. – Explorer File
TO:
DATE:
November 13, 2014
SUBJECT:
Appropriation: $5.00
Background:
The Manchester Police Department Police Explorer Post #77 has received one (1) check
for Explorer dues totaling $5.00
Financial Impact:
$5.00 should be appropriated to the Police Donations Revenue Account.
Other Board/Commission Action:
None
Recommendations:
That the entire $5.00 be placed on the next Board of Directors’ agenda for acceptance and
appropriation.
Attachments:
Check(s) sent to Accounting. (***These funds are to be deposited into the FIRST
NIAGARA ACCOUNT ***).
____________________________
Chief Marc L. Montminy
Cc:
Accounting
Capt. Christopher Davis, Administrative Services Division Commander
Ofc. Adam Marois
Admin. – Explorer File
Manchester Police Department
Inter-office Memorandum
To:
Date:
November 17, 2014
Subject:
Board Agenda Item – Animal Control Donation $75.00
Manchester Animal Control has received one check (1) donation in the amount of $75.00 from
Mr. & Mrs. J. Kallipolites of Windsor, CT which is gratefully acknowledged and accepted.
I request that the amount of $75.00 be placed on the next Board of Directors’ agenda for
acceptance and appropriation.
_____________________________
Marc L. Montminy
Chief of Police
Check(s) and/or cash sent to: Accounting
Cc:
Jen Dudzik, Accounting
Captain Christopher Davis, Administrative Services Division Commander
Elease Polek-McConnell, Animal Control Officer
From: Michael Stebe [mailto:[email protected]]
Sent: Saturday, November 15, 2014 1:11 PM
To: Judith Schuberth
Cc: Robert Shanbaum; Joe Camposeo
Subject: Re: Cheney Resignation
One more try...
I hereby resign my appointed position on the Cheney Brothers National Historic District
Commission effective 11/15/2014.
Thank you,
Michael Stebe
85 Hollister Street
Manchester, CT 06042
MEMO
TO:
FROM:
Timothy P. O’Neil, Administrative Staff Attorney
RE:
Item No. 12.D. – December 9, 2014 Board of Directors agenda
DATE:
December 3, 2014
The building department issues demolition permits in accordance with state
statute (C.G.S. Section 29-406). The statute outlines the requirements necessary for
obtaining a demolition permit.
The statute also has a provision that allows a municipality to impose a waiting
period before granting a demolition permit. The waiting period must be established by an
ordinance and it cannot exceed 180 days.
The Town of Manchester adopted an ordinance on June 8, 1993 to implement a
waiting period for the issuance of demolition permits in town, consistent with the state
statute. The ordinance is located in the Code of Ordinances, Chapter 133. The waiting
period in Manchester’s ordinance is 90 days and applies to buildings more than 50 years
old and 500 total square feet or larger.
The waiting period is triggered only if the Town receives a written objection to
the proposed demolition in response to the legal notice of the demolition permit
application which is published in a newspaper. The notice is also provided to the Cheney
Brothers National Historic District Commission, the Manchester Historical Society and
any organization or individual who registers with the building department.
The purpose of the waiting period, as stated in the ordinance, is “to provide
adequate time for all parties to consider and put forth appropriate alternatives to the
demolition of such resources, where they are not otherwise protected.”
As the Board of Directors discusses this topic, the range of options available to
the Board is as follows: leave the waiting period as its current level of 90 days, increase
the waiting period to no more than 180 days, decrease the waiting to something less than
90 days or eliminate the waiting period altogether by repealing the ordinance.
MEMO
TO:
Board of Directors via Scott Shanley, General Manager
FROM:
Timothy P. O’Neil, Administrative Staff Attorney
RE:
Item No. 12.E. and Item No. 12.F. - December 9, 2014 agenda
DATE:
December 3, 2014
At the November 18, 2014 meeting the Board of Directors approved an ordinance
which resulted in the following actions:
1.
The Commission on Human Relation was dissolved.
2. The responsibilities and duties of the Commission on Human Relations were
transferred to the Commission for Elderly Services and People with
Disabilities, which was re-named the Commission on Human Relations,
Elderly Services and People with Disabilities. This did not create a new
commission.
3.
In two separate actions (Action No.395-14 and Action No. 396-14) the
Board of Directors inadvertently appointed nine members to the re-named
commission. There were only three members who were scheduled for
appointment in November to the re-named commission.
Therefore, at the December 9, 2014 meeting the Board of Directors need to
rescind the two actions from the November 18, 2014 meeting which resulted in nine
appointments to the re-named commission and then make the three appointments that
were the only appointments pending for the individuals whose terms were expiring in
November.
The Board of Directors hereby refers the following projects approved by the voters of the Town
at a referendum held on November 4, 2014, to the Town of Manchester Planning & Zoning
Commission for a report under Section 8-24 of the Connecticut General Statutes: like new
construction and improvements at Cheney-Bennet Grade 5-6 Academy; like new construction
and expansion of Verplanck Elementary School; like new construction and expansion of Waddell
Elementary School; and other improvements at various school facilities.

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