AGENDA - REGULAR TOWN COUNCIL MEETING – TUESDAY May 27, 2014

TOWN OF WALLINGFORD, CONNECTICUT

REGULAR TOWN COUNCIL MEETING
Town Council Chambers

TUESDAY

May 27, 2014
6:30 P. M.
AGENDA

1. Opening Prayer – Reverend Margaret Jay, First Congregational Church of Wallingford

2. Pledge of Allegiance and Roll Call

3. Consent Agenda

3a. Consider and Approve Tax Refunds totaling $2,988.06 (#629-632 ) Acct. #1001001-41020 – Tax Collector

3b. Consider and Approve a Transfer in the Amount of $4,000 to Youth Projects Acct # 10040100-58272 from Salaries & Wages Acct # 10040100-51000 -Youth & Social Services

3c. Acceptance of Donation for Youth & Social Services Special Fund Out to Pasture and Appropriation in the Amount of $194 to Donations Acct # 2134002-47152 and to Expenditures Acct # 21340100-58830 – Youth and Social Services

3d. Acceptance of Donation from Super Stop & Shop and Appropriation for FY 2014-2015 in the Amount of $2,500 to Professional Services-Entertainment Acct # 10050050-56746 and to Miscellaneous Revenue Acct # 1009052-47040 – Parks & Recreation

3e. Consider & Approve a Transfer in the Amount of $5,500 to Telephone Acct # 10022050-53000 from Utilities for $3,000 Acct # 10020050-53010 and from Office Expenses & Supplies for $2,000 Acct # 10020050-56100 - Police Department

3f. Acceptance of State Grant and Appropriation in the Amount of $7,141 to State Grants Acct # 100-9051-45122 and to Air Conditioning System Acct # TBD and Transfer of $7,141 to Air Conditioning System Acct # TBD from Gas & Oil Acct # 10020050-53100 - Police Department

3g. Consider and Approve a Transfer of Funds in the Amount of $1,795 to Telephone Acct # 10020150-53000 from Four (4) Various Accounts – Fire Department

3h. Consider and Approve a Transfer of Funds in the Amount of $26,883 to Replacement Pay Acct # 10020150-51500 from Four (4) Various Accounts – Fire Department

3i. Consider and Approve an Appropriation of Funds in the Amount of $1,000 to Revenue- Donations Acct # 215-1001-47010 and to Expenses-Tyler Mill Plantings Acct # Fund 215 TBD – Environmental Planner

3j. Consider and Approve a Transfer of Funds in the Amount of $19,150 to Operations- Underground Lines Expense Acct #924 from Operations-Overhead Lines Expense Acct # 583 – Electric Division

3k. Consider and Approve a Transfer of Funds in the Amount of $61,500 to Seven (7) Various Accounts from Employee Pensions & Benefits Acct # 926 – Electric Division

3l. Consider and Approve a Transfer of Funds in the Amount of $1,000 to Purchased Services- Accounting Acct # 10010400-56724 from Regular Wages Acct # 10010400-51000 - Comptroller

3m. Consider and Approve a Bid Waiver request for Fiscal Year 2014-2015 for Town Clerk - Mayor

3n. Consider and Approve a Bid Waiver request for Fiscal Year 2014-2015 for Board of Education- Mayor

3o. Consider and Approve a Bid Waiver request for Fiscal Year 2014-2015 for Board of Education Food Services- Mayor

3p. Consider and Approve a Bid Waiver request for Fiscal Year 2014-2015 for Animal Control - Mayor

3q. Consider and Approve a Bid Waiver request for Fiscal Year 2014-2015 for Police Department - Mayor

3r. Consider and Approve a Bid Waiver request for Fiscal Year 2014-2015 for Comptroller - Mayor

3s. Consider and Approve a Bid Waiver request for Fiscal Year 2014-2015 for Personnel - Mayor

3t. Consider and Approve a Bid Waiver request for Fiscal Year 2014-2015 for Fire Department- Mayor

3u. Consider and Approve a Bid Waiver request for Fiscal Year 2014-2015 for Water/Sewer Divisions - Mayor

3v. Consider and Approve a Bid Waiver request for Fiscal Year 2014-2015 for Electric Division - Mayor

3w. Consider and Approve a Bid Waiver request for Fiscal Year 2014-2015 for Public Works - Mayor

3x. Consider and Approve a Bid Waiver request for Fiscal Year 2014-2015 for Purchasing - Mayor

3y. Consider and Approve a Bid Waiver request for Fiscal Year 2014-2015 for Generic Hardware Stores- Mayor

3z. Consider and approve the Appointment of Nancy Miller to the Public Celebrations Committee for a two-year term effective immediately and expiring February 1, 2016 - Chairman Vincent Cervoni

3aa. Consider and Approve Authorization for the Director of Public Utilities to Execute Documents related to the possible siting in Wallingford of two additional Gas Turbine Generators by Wallingford Energy II, LLC.

1. Participation Agreement between WED and ISO New England, Inc. (IS ONE) providing for WED to conduct certain studies

2. Appendix 2, Interconnection Feasibility Study Agreement, among WED, ISO NE and Wallingford Energy, setting forth certain assumptions for use in the feasibility study.

3. Appendix Attachment for Project 8244, Interconnection Feasibility Study Agreement between WED and ISO NE, defining the scope of work for WED.

- Public Utilities

3bb. Consider and Approve a Budget Amendment from Retained Earnings $1,910,000 to Purchased Power $3,100,000 Acct #555 and to Sales Residential $820,000 Acct # 440 and to Sales Commercial/Industrial $370,000 Acct # 442 – Electric Division

3cc. Schedule a Public Hearing to be conducted on June 10, 2014 at 6:45 P.M. to be held in connection with Neighborhood Assistance Program – Program Planning

3dd. Approve Minutes of Special Town Council Public Hearing on the Budget Meeting of May 6, 2014

3ee. Approve Minutes of Special Town Council Meeting of May 8, 2014

3ff. Approve Minutes of Regular Town Council Budget Workshop Meeting of May 13, 2014

4. Items Removed from the Consent Agenda

5. PUBLIC QUESTION AND ANSWER PERIOD

6. Discussion and Possible Action on the Board of Education request for potential Appropriation of Funds from 2013-2014 in the Amount of $279,411 – Board of Education

7. Report on 2014 Town Fireworks Celebration - Councilor John Sullivan

8. Consider and Approve an Appropriation Request for Capital Items FY 2012-2013 totaling $959,088 as in the following list:

1. $112,121 Generator Civil Preparedness

2. $ 41,242 CCTV Security System Police Department

3. $ 15,725 Card Key System Police Department

4. $150,000 Living Quarters Addition Fire Department

5. $150,000 Storage Building Fire Department

6. $114,000 Road Side Mower Public Works Department

7. $191,000 Plow Truck w/Accessories Public Works Department

8. $185,000 Loader Public Works Department

- Comptroller

9. Executive Session pursuant to §1-200(6) (D) of the Connecticut General Statutes with respect to the purchase, sale and/or leasing of property – Mayor

VIDEO - FY 2014 – 2015 BUDGET WORKSHOP May 5, 2014

TOWN OF WALLINGFORD, CONNECTICUT
Special Town Council Meeting
May 5, 2014
6:30 P.M.
Town Council Chambers

FY 2014 – 2015 BUDGET WORKSHOP

AGENDA

 

1. Moment of Silence
2. Pledge of Allegiance and Roll Call
3. BUDGET WORKSHOP

PARKS & RECREATION
PUBLIC WORKS
ENGINEERING
CAPITAL & NON-RECURRING
CAPITAL & NON-RECURRING FUND
CAPITAL APPROPRIATIONS RESERVE
SIX-YEAR CAPITAL
BUILDING DEPARTMENT

 

AGENDA - REGULAR TOWN COUNCIL MEETING - May 13, 2014

TOWN OF WALLINGFORD, CONNECTICUT
REGULAR TOWN COUNCIL MEETING
Town Council Chambers
TUESDAY
May 13, 2014
6:30 P. M.
AMENDED AGENDA

1. Opening Prayer Father Thomas Walsh, Most Holy Trinity Church of Wallingford

2. Pledge of Allegiance and Roll Call


3.  Consent Agenda

       3a. Consider and Approve Tax Refunds totaling $7,856.30 (#602-#628 ) Acct. #1001001-41020 –Tax Collector

       3b. Consider and Approve 2002-2009 Tax Suspension List – Tax Office

       3c. Acceptance of Donation for Youth & Social Services STEM Academy Fund (formerly Young Astronauts) and Appropriation in the Amount of $ 1,000 to Donations Acct # 2264002-47152 and to Expenditures Acct # 22640150-58830 – Youth and Social Services

       3d. Acceptance of Donation for Youth& Social Services and Appropriation in the Amount of $ 65.00 to Donations Acct # 2134002-47152 and to Expenditures Acct # 21340100-58830 – Youth and Social Services

       3e. Acceptance of a Grant from Sears Hometown and Outlet Store in the Amount of $196 To Misc./Donations Revenue Acct # 1009052-47040 and to Continuing Education & Training Expenses Acct # 10020150-55700 – Fire Department

       3f. Consider and Approve a Transfer of Funds in the Amount of $12,000 EMS Transport Fund Enterprise Fund) from Bad Debt Expense Acct # 50020155-59100 to a variety of accounts– Fire Department

        3g. Consider and Approve an Appropriation Special Revenue Fund Misc. Grants & Donations  in the amount of $1,000 to Donations –Revenue Acct # 2502002-47152 and to Continuing Education and Training Acct # 25020150-58830-10108 – Fire Department

        3h.  Consider and Approve an Appropriation of Funds in the Amount of $200 to Veterinary Acct # 10020100-56742 and to Misc Revenue Acct # 1009052-47040 – Animal Control

        3i. Consider and Approve a Transfer of Funds in the Amount of $600 to Operating Expenses  Acct # 10020100-58735 from Telephone Acct # 10020100-53000 – Animal Control

        3j. Consider and Approve a Transfer of Funds in the Amount of 1,900 to Office Supplies & Expenses Acct # 10010401-56100from Salaries & Wages Acct # 10010403-51000  - Comptroller

        3k. Consider and Approve a Transfer of Funds in the Amount of $81,000 to Capital and Non-Recurring Townwide Paving Acct # 30102013-57000-20073 from Capital and Non-Recurring Acct # 30102013-57000-20071– Public Works

        3l. Consider and Approve a Budget Amendment in the Amount of $26,850 to Misc. Non-Operating Income Acct # 43100421 and $25,082 to Transportation Equipment Acct # 43300392 and $1,765 to Appropriation from Cash – Public Utilities

        3m. Consider and Approve a Transfer of Funds in the Amount of $2,494 to Salaries & Wages Acct # 1001115-51000 from Contingency Acct # 10019000-58820 – Public Utilities

        3n. Consider and Approve a Transfer of Funds in the Amount of $6,000 to Office Expenses & Supplies Acct # 10010300-56100 from Professional Services-Lawyers Acct #10010300-56710 – Law Department

        3o. Consider & Approve Resolution adopting the South Central Region Multi-Jurisdiction Hazard Mitigation Plan and authorizing future revisions and plan maintenance as required for a period of five years –Mayor

        3p. Consider and Approve Tax Assessment agreement with J. Gavin Properties, LLC in  accordance with the Town’s Real Estate Tax Incentive Program for Manufacturers which provides for a seven-year reduction of 25% in the real property assessment – Law Department

        3q. Consider and Approve Appointment of David Leonardo as an Alternate to the Planning  and Zoning Commission to fulfill an unexpired term effective immediately and expiring  January 8, 2015 –Chairman Vincent Cervoni

        3r. Consider & Approve re-appointments to the Board of Ethics for a three-year term effective  immediately and expiring March 1, 2017 for the following:
   Sean Doherty
   Mary Paquette
   John Paul Venoit
   Reverend Dean Warburton

         3s.  Approve Minutes of Special Town Council Budget Workshop Meeting
  of April 15, 2014

        3t. Approve Minutes of Regular Town Council Meeting of April 22, 2014

        3u. Approve Minutes of Special Town Council Budget Workshop Meeting of April 23, 2014

        3v. Approve Minutes of Special Town Council Budget Workshop Meeting of April 24, 2014

        3w.  Approve Minutes of Special Town Council Budget Workshop Meeting of April 28, 2014

        3x.  Approve Minutes of Special Town Council Budget Workshop Meeting of April 29, 2014

        3y.  Approve Minutes of Special Town Council Budget Workshop Meeting of May 5, 2014

        3z. Consider and approve Bid Waiver for Don’s Landscaping & Tree Service LLC in the  Amount of $12,250 for stump removal and tree planting – Public Works


4.  Items Removed from the Consent Agenda

5. PUBLIC QUESTION AND ANSWER PERIOD

6. Consider and Approve a Bid Waiver request for FleetMasters, Inc. in an Amount up to $15,000 - Fire Department

7. Consider and Approve a Bid Waiver request for Steward & Stevenson Power Products LLC - Fire Department

8. Consider and Approve an Appropriation in the Amount of $66,000 to Distribution Revenues Acct # 200-1002-45000 and to Transfer to North Farms Fire Station Project Acct #200-80350-59220 - Fire Department

9. Consider and Approve an Appropriation in the Amount of $66,000 to Revenue-Transfer in from  CRRA Distr. Fund Acct # 306-9053-49015 and to Architect-North Farms Station Acct # 306-80350-57000-20080 – Fire Department


10. Conduct a Public Hearing for May 13, 2014 for 6:30 P.M. to Consider and Act on the following   Ordinance entitled:

AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $1,900,000 FOR THE PLANNING, ACQUISITION AND CONSTRUCTION OF VARIOUS MUNICIPAL IMPROVEMENTS 2014-2015 AND AUTHORIZING THE ISSUE OF $1,900,000 BONDS OF THE TOWN TO MEET SAID APPROPRIATION AND PENDING THE ISSUANCE THEREOF THE MAKING OF TEMORARY BORROWINGS FOR SUCH PURPOSE


11. Adoption of the Budget for Fiscal Year 2014-2015


I. Council member______________________
MOVED: TO ADOPT THE TOTAL GENERAL FUND REVENUE BUDGET OF $152,293,562  FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JULY 1, 2014. SEE ATTACHED RECONCILIATION.
 
Council member______________________seconded the motion.



II. Council member______________________
MOVED: TO ADOPT THE TOTAL GENERAL FUND EXPENDITURE BUDGET OF  $152,293,562 FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JULY 1, 2014. SEE ATTACHED RECONCILIATION.

Council member______________________seconded the motion.



III. Council member______________________
MOVED: ESTABLISH THE PROPERTY TAX RATE FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JULY 1, 2014 AT 26.89 MILLS.

REAL ESTATE AND PERSONAL PROPERTY TAXES IN EXCESS $100 SHALL BE MADE IN TWO INSTALLMENTS. THE FIRST OF WHICH IS DUE JULY 1, 2014, PAYABLE ON OR BEFORE AUGUST 1, 2014. THE SECOND INSTALLMENT SHALL BE DUE JANUARY 1, 2015, PAYABLE ON OR BEFORE FEBRUARY 1, 2015. REAL ESTATE AND PERSONAL PROPERTY TAXES OF $100 OR LESS SHALL BE PAID IN ONE INSTALLMENT DUE JULY 1, 2014 AND PAYABLE ON OR BEFORE AUGUST 1, 2014 AS PROVIDED BY CONNECTICUT STATUTE, CHAPTER 204, SECTION 12-144.

MOTOR VEHICLE TAXES SHALL BE MADE IN ONE INSTALLMENT DUE JULY 1, 2014 AND PAYABLE ON OR BEFORE AUGUST 1, 2014 AS PROVIDED BY CONNECTICUT GENERAL STATUTE, CHAPTER 204, SECTION 12-144A. DELINQUENT MOTOR VEHICLE TAXES SHALL BE PAID ONLY IN CASH OR BY CERTIFIED CHECK OR MONEY ORDER AS PROVIDED BY CONNECTICUT GENERAL STATUTE, CHAPTER 204, SECTION 12-146. PROPERTY TAXES IN AN AMOUNT OF LESS THAN FIVE DOLLARS SHALL BE WAIVED.
CHECKS IN PAYMENT OF PROPERTY TAXES WHICH HAVE BEEN RETURNED BY THE BANK SHALL BE SUBJECT TO A THIRTY DOLLAR ($30.00) FEE.

Council member______________________seconded the motion.


IV. Council member______________________
MOVED: TO ADOPT THE BUDGETS OF THE DIVISIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC UTILITIES FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JULY 1, 2014 AS HEREIN STATED:
Electric Enterprise Fund
Operating Revenues       $74,339,570
Operating Expenses       72,360,009 
Operating Income (Loss)      1,979,561
Non-Operating Revenue      1,435,555  Non-Operating Expenses      147,429
Net Income (Loss) Before Operating Transfers In (Out)  3,267,687
Operating Transfers (Out)      (1,894,445)  Net Income (Loss)       1,373,242
Working Capital: Sources of Funds     4,976,217  Working Capital: Use of Funds      4,976,217  Re-appropriation of Prior Years Capital Items    -0-


Water Enterprise Fund
Operating Revenues       $ 7,769,250 
Operating Expenses       7,406,806
Operating Income (Loss)      362,444
Non-Operating Revenue      176,750
Non-Operating Expenses      116,400
Net Income (Loss)       422,794
Working Capital: Sources of Funds     3,198,935
Working Capital: Use of Funds     3,198,935
Re-appropriation of Prior Years Capital Items    -0- 
Sewer Enterprise Fund
Operating Revenues      $ 6,979,500 
Operating Expenses       7,903,637 
Operating Income (Loss)      (924,137)
Non-Operating Revenue      357,362
Non-Operating Expenses      29,000
Net Income (Loss)       (595,775)
Working Capital: Sources of Funds     2,201,400 
Working Capital: Use of Funds     2,201,400
Re-appropriation of Prior Years Capital Items    -0- 

Council member______________________seconded the motion.



V. Council member______________________
MOVED: TO ADOPT THE BUDGET OF THE CAPITAL AND NON-RECURRING EXPENDITURES FUND FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JULY 1, 2014 IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,894,445 REVENUES AND $1,894,445 EXPENDITURES.

Council member______________________seconded the motion.



VI. Council member______________________
MOVED: TO ADOPT THE BUDGET OF THE AMBULANCE TRANSPORT ENTERPRISE FUND FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JULY 1, 2014 IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,116,423 REVENUES AND $2,116,423 EXPENDITURES.

Council member______________________seconded the motion.



VII. Council member______________________
MOVED: TO APPROVE AND ADOPT THE SPECIAL FUNDS OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF THE TOWN OF WALLINGFORD FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JULY 1, 2014 AS ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF.

Council member______________________seconded the motion.



VIII. Council member______________________
MOVED: TO APPROVE AND ADOPT THE SPECIAL FUNDS OF THE TOWN OF WALLINGFORD FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JULY 1, 2014 AS ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF.

Council member______________________seconded the motion.



IX. Council member_____________________
MOVED: TO APPROVE CAPITAL APPROPRIATIONS RESERVE FUND FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JULY 1, 2014 IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,522,964 REVENUES AND $1,522,964 EXPENDITURES.

Council member ______________________seconded the motion.



X. Council member______________________
MOVED: TO AUTHORIZE THE CHAIRMAN TO SIGN THREE COPIES OF THE FINALIZED BUDGET. TWO TO BE FILED WITH THE TOWN CLERK AND ONE TO BE PLACED ON FILE IN THE WALLINGFORD PUBLIC LIBRARY.

Council member______________________seconded the motion.



12. Various Budget Motions provided by Comptroller, James M. Bowes

13. Executive Session pursuant to §1-200(6) (D) of the Connecticut General Statutes with respect to the purchase, sale and/or leasing of property – Mayor

AGENDA - REGULAR TOWN COUNCIL MEETING, TUESDAY April 22, 2014

TOWN OF WALLINGFORD, CONNECTICUT

REGULAR TOWN COUNCIL MEETING
Town Council Chambers

TUESDAY
April 22, 2014
6:30 P. M.
AGENDA

Opening Prayer –Reverend Dean O. Warburton, First Congregational Church of Wallingford

1. Pledge of Allegiance and Roll Call

2. Discussion and Possible Action regarding tentative agreement with Local 424-16, UPSEU (Water Unit) wage re-opener for July 1, 2014 - Personnel

3. Consent Agenda

3a. Consider and Approve Tax Refunds totaling $1,357.49 (#590-#601) Acct. #1001001-41020 – Tax Collector

3b. Consider and Approve Merit Increase - Personnel

3c. Acceptance of Donation from Meriden YMCA for Youth & Social Services STEM Academy Fund and Appropriation in the Amount of $1,000 to Donations Acct # 2264002-47152 and to Expenditures Acct # 22640150-58830 – Youth and Social Services

3d. Acceptance of Donation for Youth & Social Services Special Fund and Appropriation in the Amount of $4,516 to Donations Acct # 2134002-47152 and to Expenditures Acct # 21340100-58830 – Youth and Social Services

3e. Acceptance of Donation from Meriden YMCA for Youth & Social Services STEM Academy Fund and Appropriation in the Amount of $300 to Donations Acct # 2264002-47152 and to Expenditures Acct # 22640150-58830 – Youth and Social Services

3f. Consider and Approve a Transfer of Funds in the Amount of $2,000 to Regular Wages Acct # 10010550-51000 from Contingency Acct # 10019000-58820 – Building Department

3g. Consider and Approve a Transfer in the Amount of $7,542 to Capital-Network Server from Regular Salaries & Wages Acct # 10050050-51000 – Parks & Recreation

3h. Consider and Approve a Transfer of Funds in the Amount of $7,000 to Copier Acct # TBD from Regular Salaries & Wages Acct # 100-12000-51000 -Personnel

3i. Consider and Approve a Transfer of Funds in the Amount of $16,000 to Retirement Sick Leave Acct # 100-12100-51750 from Unemployment Insurance Acct # 10012100- 52970 – Personnel

3j. Consider and Approve Resolution authorizing Mayor William W. Dickinson, Jr. to enter into or amend contractual instruments between the Town of Wallingford and the State of Connecticut Office of Early Childhood for a Child Day Care Program from July 1, 2014 to June 30, 2015 - Mayor

3k. Consider and Approve an Agreement between Wallingford Community Day Care Center, Inc. and the Town of Wallingford, which authorizes the Wallingford Community Day Care Center, Inc. to carry out funding programs as provided in the contract between the Town of Wallingford and the State of Connecticut Office of Early Childhood for July 1, 2014 to June 30, 2015 - Mayor

3l. Consider and Approve a Resolution permitting the Wallingford Community Day Care Center, Inc. to borrow from the Town of Wallingford amounts necessary to meet the Essential operation expenses of said Day Care Center prior to the time its program is approved for funding from the State of Connecticut - Mayor

3m. Set a Public Hearing for May 13, 2014 at 6:30 P.M. to be held in connection with an ordinance entitled:

AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $1,900,000 FOR THE PLANNING, ACQUISITION AND CONSTRUCTION OF VARIOUS MUNICIPAL IMPROVEMENTS 2014-2015 AND AUTHORIZING THE ISSUE OF $1,900,000 BONDS OF THE TOWN TO MEET SAID APPROPRIATION AND PENDING THE ISSUANCE THEREOF THE MAKING OF TEMPORARY BORROWINGS FOR SUCH PURPOSE.

3n. Approve Minutes of Regular Town Council Meeting of April 8, 2014

3o. Approve Minutes of Special Town Council Budget Workshop Meeting of April 9, 2014

3p. Approve Minutes of Special Town Council Budget Workshop Meeting of April 14, 2014

3q. Consider and Approve a Transfer in the Amount of $43,000 to Retirement Sick Leave Acct # 100-12100-51750 from Unemployment Insurance $16,000 Acct # 100-12100- 52970 and from Contingency – General $27,000 Acct # 100-19000-58820 - Personnel

4. Items Removed from the Consent Agenda

5. PUBLIC QUESTION AND ANSWER PERIOD

6. Consider and Approve Bid Waiver request for Utility Services, Inc. for assistance in meeting Northeast Power Coordinating Council (NPCC) mandatory reliability standards – Electric Division

7. Consider and Approve Bid Waiver request for Nutmeg International Trucks, Inc. to utilize their services for any repairs needed between now and June 30, 2014

8. Consider and Approve Resolution authorizing submission of funding application for Simpson Court Rear Public Parking Improvement Project under the Main Street Investment Fund Program and authorizing the Mayor to sign said application and administer the grant and the project - Mayor

9. Consider and Approve Tax Assessment Agreement between CT Wallingford LLC and the Town of Wallingford with respect to hotel property located at 1181 Barnes Road (Winston Hospitality) – Law Department

10. Executive Session pursuant to §1-200(6) (D) of the Connecticut General Statutes with respect to the purchase, sale and/or leasing of property – Mayor

11. Executive Session pursuant to Connecticut General Statutes §1-225(f), §1-200(6)(E) and §1-210(b)(5)(b) and (7) regarding prospective waste management agreement - Mayor

12. Executive Session pursuant to Connecticut General Statutes §1-225(f), and §1-200(6)(B)regarding strategy and negotiations with respect to the pending tax appeal matter of J. Gavin Properties, LLC v. Town of Wallingford – Law Department

13. Motion to Consider and Approve the settlement of the J. Gavin Properties, LLC v. Town of Wallingford as discussed in Executive Session – Law Department

AGENDA - FY 2014 - 2015 BUDGET WORKSHOP - Special Town Council Meeting

TOWN OF WALLINGFORD, CONNECTICUT

Special Town Council Meeting

APRIL 9, 2014

6:30 P.M.

Town Council Chambers

FY 2014 - 2015 BUDGET WORKSHOP

AGENDA

1. Moment of Silence
2. Pledge of Allegiance and Roll Call
3. BUDGET WORKSHOPS
          BOARD OF EDUCATION
          FOOD SERVICES(Cafeteria)

AGENDA – WALLINGFORD TOWN COUNCIL–MARCH 25, 2014

TOWN OF WALLINGFORD, CONNECTICUT
REGULAR TOWN COUNCIL MEETING
Town Council Chambers

TUESDAY
March 25, 2014
6:30  P. M.

AGENDA

1.    Opening Prayer – Father Thomas Walsh, Most Holy Trinity Church of Wallingford

2.    Pledge of Allegiance and Roll Call

3.    Consent Agenda

3a.  Consider and Approve Tax Refunds totaling $10,414.55 (#548-#577) Acct. #1001001-41020 – Tax Collector

3b.  Acceptance of Donation and Appropriation in the Amount of $851 Youth and Social Services Special Fund-Relay for Life to Donations Acct # 2134002-47152 and to Expenditures Acct # 21340100-58830 – Youth and Social Services

3c.  Acceptance and Appropriation in the Amount of $5,000 to Youth and Social     Services Special Fund-WECARE to Donations Acct # 2134002-47152 and to     Expenditures Acct # 21340100-58830 – Youth and Social Services

3d.  Consider and Approve the Re-Appointment of Tara Knapp on March 27, 2014 to the Historic Properties Commission for a term of five years expiring March 27, 2019 – Chairman Vincent Cervoni

3e.  Consider and Approve a Transfer of Funds in the Amount of $6,200 to Pumping Plant-Power Production Equipment Acct # 46300323 from                 Transmission/Collection/Distribution Mains Acct # 4630034 – Sewer Division

3f.  Consider and Approve a Transfer of Funds in the Amount of $2,000 to Security Camera & Accessories Acct # TBD from O/T Acct # 100104051400 - Comptroller

3g.  Consider and Approve a Transfer of Funds in the Amount of $49,602 to Various Wage Line Items from Contingency-Accrued Expenses Acct # 1001900-58821
- Comptroller

3h.  Consider and Approve a Transfer of Funds in the Amount of $3,000 to Fuel Crisis Acct # 10040150-58220 from Contingency-General Purpose Acct # 10019000-58830-20- Mayor   

3i.  Consider and Approve Fair Housing Resolution endorsing the Town of Wallingford’s commitment to Fair Housing laws – Mayor

3j.  Consider and Approve Fair Housing endorsing Regional Performance Incentive Program for Nutmeg high-speed internet access – Public Utilities

3k. Consider and Approve the Reappointment of Members of the Public Celebrations Committee for a two-year term effective immediately and expiring February 1, 2016 – Mayor

3l. Consider and Approve Bid Waiver for Applied Proactive Technologies through June 30, 2014 - – Public Utilities

3m. Consider and Approve utilization of the Qualifications-Based Selection Procedure for a Consultant to Provide Wholesale Power Procurement Management Services to the Electric Division – Public Utilities

3n.  Approve Minutes of Regular Town Council Meeting of March 11, 2014

4.     Items Removed from the Consent Agenda

5.    PUBLIC QUESTION AND ANSWER PERIOD

6.    Presentation regarding plans of the Center Street Cemetery Association – President, Peter Gouveia

7.    Executive Session pursuant to Connecticut General Statutes §1-225 (f) and §1-210(b)(7)     and 1-200(6)(E) to discuss feasibility estimates relating to a new building for the Center  Street Cemetery - Mayor

8.    Executive Session pursuant to §1-200(6) (D) of the Connecticut General Statutes with respect to the purchase, sale and/or leasing of property – Mayor

9.    Executive Session pursuant to §1-225 (f) and §1-200(6)(B) of the Connecticut General Statutes regarding strategy and negotiations with respect to the pending Workers’ Compensation matter of William Coitrone, Board of Education employee – Personnel

10.   Executive Session pursuant to §1-225 (f) and §1-200(6)(B) of the Connecticut General Statutes regarding strategy and negotiations with respect to the pending Workers’ Compensation matter of Anthony Lorenti, Board of Education employee – Personnel

11.   Motion to consider and approve the settlement of the pending Workers’ Compensation matter of William Coitrone, as discussed in Executive Session - Personnel

12.   Motion to consider and approve the settlement of the pending Workers’ Compensation matter of Anthony Lorenti, as discussed in Executive Session - Personnel

 

AGENDA REGULAR TOWN COUNCIL MEETING

TOWN OF WALLINGFORD, CONNECTICUT

REGULAR TOWN COUNCIL MEETING
Town Council Chambers

TUESDAY

February 25, 2014

6:30 P.M.

AGENDA

1. Moment of Silence

2. Pledge of Allegiance and Roll Call

3. Consent Agenda

3a. Consider and Approve Tax Refunds totaling $2,997.24 (#527-#533) Acct. #1001001-41020 – Tax Collector

3b. Acceptance of Donation and Appropriation in the Amount of $80 from Registration Fees for Youth and Social Services Special Fund-STEM ACADEMY to Donations Acct # 2264002-47152 and to Expenditures Acct # 22640150-58830 – Youth and Social Services

3c. Consider and Approve a Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an Agreement with the Connecticut Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection Division, Citizen Corps Funding Program in the Amount of $1,020 and designate Eloise Hazelwood, Director of Health and Wallingford MTC Coordinator as the Administrator of the Program – Health Director

3d. Acceptance of and Appropriation of Funds from Ct Department of Emergency Services for VMRC in the Amount of $1,020 to Citizen Corps Funding Program Acct # TBD by Finance Dept. and to Citizen Corps Funding Program Acct # TBD by Finance Dept. – Health Director

3e. Acceptance from Kidde Corporation of twenty-five (25) smoke detectors with ten-year (10) life batteries valued at $1,474 – Fire Marshal

3f. Consider and Approve an Appropriation in the Amount of $6,826 to Open Space Management Fund Revenue Acct # 2151001-44060 and to Open Space Management Fund Expenses Acct # 21511100-58830-10009 - Environmental Planner

3g. Consider and Approve a Transfer of Funds in the amount of $50,000 to Public Works-Overtime Acct # 10030000-51400 from General Purpose Contingency Acct # 10019000-58520 – Public Works Director

3h. Consider and Approve revisions to Job Description for Working Crew Leader in the Public Works Dept. - Personnel

3i. Consider and Approve a Resolution endorsing a proposal submitted by SCRCOG for a Regional Performance Incentive Program Grant for the Continued Development of Regional GIS Data Services - Mayor

3j. Consider and Approve Town Council Authorization to Execute LCRA between the CTMEEC and the WED – Public Utilities

3k. Consider and Approve Town Council Authorization to Execute the Asset Demarcation Agreement between CL & P and the WED – Public Utilities

3l. Approve Minutes of Special Town Council Meeting of February 4, 2014

3m. Approve Minutes of Regular Town Council Meeting of February 11, 2014

4. Items Removed from the Consent Agenda

5. PUBLIC QUESTION AND ANSWER PERIOD

6. Discussion and Possible Action with respect to Tax Incentive Program for Winston Hospitality, Inc. – Chairman Vincent Cervoni

7. Executive Session pursuant to §1-200(6) (D) of the Connecticut General Statutes with respect to the purchase, sale and/or leasing of property - Mayor

8. Executive Session pursuant to Connecticut General Statutes §1-225 (f) and §1-200(6)(B) regarding strategy and negotiations with respect to pending litigation matter of American Industries, Inc. v. Town of Wallingford – Law Department

9. Discussion and Possible Action regarding the matter of American Industries, Inc, v. Town of Wallingford matter as discussed in Executive Session– Law Department

AGENDA – WALLINGFORD TOWN COUNCIL MEETING FOR January 28, 2014

TOWN OF WALLINGFORD, CONNECTICUT

REGULAR TOWN COUNCIL MEETING
Town Council Chambers

TUESDAY

January 28, 2014

6:30 P.M.

AGENDA

1. Moment of Silence

2. Pledge of Allegiance and Roll Call

3. Consent Agenda

3a. Consider and Approve Tax Refunds totaling $5,362.39 (#477-503) Acct. #1001001-41020 – Tax Collector

3b. Consider and Approve the Appointment of Tom Vitali at to serve as a Regular Member to the Board of Assessment Appeals for a three-year term expiring January 7, 2017– Chairman Vincent Cervoni

3c. Consider and Appointment of Timothy Wall, Samuel Carmody and Joseph DaCunto as Constables for two-year terms which expire January 7, 2016 – Chairman Vincent Cervoni

3d. Consider and Appointment of Chester Miller, Robert Jacques, Sr., Armand Menard and John LeTourneau as Constables for two-year terms which expire January 7, 2016 – Chairman Vincent Cervoni

3e. Consider and Approve the Appointment of James Fitzsimmons at to serve as a Regular Member of Planning and Zoning Commission for a five-year term expiring January 8, 2019- Chairman Vincent Cervoni

3f. Consider and Approve the Appointment of Rocco Matarazzo at to serve as an Alternate to the Planning and Zoning Commission for a three-year term expiring January 8, 2017- Chairman Vincent Cervoni

3g. Consider and Appointment of Joe Rusczek as an Alternate to the Zoning Board of Appeals for a three-year term expiring January 8, 2017 - Chairman Vincent Cervoni

3h. Acceptance of Donation and Appropriation in the Amount of $80 from Registration Fees for Youth and Social Services Special Fund-STEM ACADEMY to Donations Acct # 2264002-47152 and to Expenditures Acct # 2264015058830 – Youth and Social Services

3i. Acceptance of Donation and Appropriation in the Amount of $100 from Quinnipiac Chamber of Commerce for Youth and Social Services Special Fund- Holiday for Giving to Donations Acct # 2134002-47152 and to Expenditures Acct # 21340100-58830 – Youth and Social Services

3j. Acceptance of Donation and Appropriation in the Amount of $120.00 from Registration Fees for Youth and Social Services Special Fund-STEM ACADEMY to Donations Acct # 2264002-47152 and to Expenditures Acct # 2264015058830 – Youth and Social Services

3k. Acceptance of Donation and Appropriation in the Amount of $180.00 from Registration Fees for Youth and Social Services Special Fund-STEM ACADEMY to Donations Acct # 2264002-47152 and to Expenditures Acct # 2264015058830 – Youth and Social Services

3l. Acceptance of Donation and Appropriation in the Amount of $240.00 from Registration Fees for Youth and Social Services Special Fund-STEM ACADEMY to Donations Acct # 2264002-47152 and to Expenditures Acct # 2264015058830 – Youth and Social Services

3m. Consider and Approve an Appropriation of Funds in the Amount of $2,100 to Revenue-Miscellaneous Reimbursement Acct #100- TBD and to Continuing Education & Training Acct #10020100-55700– Animal Control Officer

3n. Consider and Approve a Budget Amendment in the Amount of $18,000 to Transportation Equipment Acct # 43300392 and from Maintenance Structures & Improvements-Treatment Acct # 43100651 for $6,000 and from Meter Expenses Acct # 43100663 for $ $12,000 – Water Division

3o. Consider and Approve acquisition of Property at 237 Pond Hill Road – Water Division

3p. Consider and Approve Amended Memorandum of Agreement with South Central Connecticut Regional Water Authority – Water Division

3q. Approve Minutes of Regular Town Council meeting of January 14, 2014

4. Items Removed from the Consent Agenda

5. PUBLIC QUESTION AND ANSWER PERIOD

6. Conduct a Public Hearing for January 28, 2014 at 6:45 P.M. with regard to an Ordinance entitled Penalties for Violations of Zoning Regulations –Ordinance Committee

7. Consider and Approve Authorizing the Mayor to sign the Consent Order issued by DEEP to provide municipal drinking water to five properties located on South Broad Street - Mayor

8. Consider and Approve Resolution Authorizing the Mayor to apply for the State of Connecticut Potable Water Grant with the Commissioner of DEEP in the Amount of $225,000 and execute all applications, instruments, contracts and documents, and accept payments and do all other things that may be necessary for state grants and loans relating to said grant - Mayor

9. Consider and Approve a Budget Amendment in the Amount of $225,000 to Services Acct # 53300345 and to Contribution in Aid – Water Division

10. Executive Session pursuant to §1-200(6) (D) of the Connecticut General Statutes with respect to the purchase, sale and/or leasing of property - Mayor

 

AGENDA - WALLINGFORD REGULAR TOWN COUNCIL MEETING

TOWN OF WALLINGFORD, CONNECTICUT REGULAR TOWN COUNCIL MEETING
Town Council Chambers

TUESDAY

January 14, 2014

6:30 P.M.

AGENDA

1. Opening Prayer Reverend Dean Warburton Church of Wallingford

2. Pledge of Allegiance and Roll Call

3. Consent Agenda

3a. Consider and Approve Tax Refunds totaling $2,364.98 (#441-#452) Acct. #1001001-41020 – Tax Collector

3b. Consider and Approve Tax Refunds totaling $9,082.41 (#453-#473) Acct. #1001001-41020 – Tax Collector

3c. Consider and Approve Merit Review – Personnel

3d. Acceptance of Donation from the Evonik Cyro Industries and Appropriation in the Amount of – $2,000 to Donations Public Safety Account 250200247152 and $650 to Donations Public Health Acct # 250400247152

And to

$1,000 to MRC Police Expenditures Fund #250 to be determined

$1,000 to MRC Fire Expenditures Fund #250 to be determined

$650 to MRC Health Expenditures Fund #250 to be determined

-Mayor

3e. Consider and Approve Resolution for the Wallingford MRC (Health Department) to enter into agreement with the National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO) to conduct education and training to citizen volunteers to provide support and depth to local emergency response teams and to accept $3,500-Health Department

3f. Acceptance of MRC NACCHO Award and Appropriation in the Amount of $3,500 to MRC-NACCHO Acct # 250400247152 and to MRC-NACCHO Acct to be determined – Health Department

3g. Acceptance of Donation and Appropriation in the Amount of $500 Youth & Social Services Special Fund to Donations Acct # # 2134002-47152 and to Expenditures Acct # 21340100-58830 – Youth and Social Services

3h. Acceptance of funds from Trail of Terror for Youth & Social Services Special Fund and Appropriation in the Amount of $5,000 to Donations Acct # 2134002-47152 and to Expenditures Acct # 21340100-58830 – Youth and Social Services

3i. Acceptance of funds from Trail of Terror for Youth & Social Services Special Fund and Appropriation in the Amount of $10,000 to Donations Acct # 2134002-47152 and to Expenditures Acct # 21340100-58830 – Youth and Social Service

3j. Acceptance of registration fees for Youth & Social Services Special Fund STEM Academy and Appropriation in the Amount of $480 to Donations Acct # 2264002-47152 and to Expenditures Acct # 22640150-58830 – Youth and Social Service

3k. Acceptance of Donation and Appropriation in the Amount of $1,000 Youth & Social Services Special Fund to Donations Acct # # 2134002-47152 and to Expenditures Acct # 21340100-58830 – Youth and Social Services

3l. Acceptance of Donation in the Amount of $2,080 for Youth & Social Services Special Fund STEM Academy from the Wallingford Education Association for $2,000 and from registration fees for $80 and to Approve and Appropriation to Donations Acct # 2264002-47152 and to Expenditures Acct # 22640150-58830 – Youth and Social Services

3m. Acceptance of funds from private donors for Youth & Social Services Special Holiday for Giving Fund and Appropriation in the Amount of $4,654 to Donations Acct # 2134002-47152 and to Expenditures Acct # 21340100-58830 – Youth and Social Services

3n. Consider and Approve a Transfer for $5,000 from Contingency- General Acct # 10019000-58830-20 to Fuel Crisis Acct # 10040150-58220 - Mayor

3o. Establish a New Line and Approve a Transfer for $2,000 from Fire Marshal -PC & Accessories. Acct # 1002020-57000-00231 to Fire Marshal – Laptop Accessories Acct #1002020-57000-New Line to be determined – Fire Marshal

3p. Consider and Approve a transfer in the Amount of $500 from Continuing Education & Training Acct # 10020200-55700 to fire Operating Expenses Acct # 10020200-58735- Fire Marshal

3q. Acceptance of Emergency Management Performance Grant and Appropriation of $4,458 to State Grant Revenue Fund #225-To be determined and to Expenditures-Cook Hill Firehouse Renovations Acct # 225-To be determined

3r. Consider and Approve a transfer in the Amount of $3,000 from Contingency Acct # 10019000-58820 to Town Clerk-Office Expenses Acct # 10010650- 56100-Town Clerk

3s. Consider and Approve a transfer in the Amount of $15,000 from Contingency- General Acct # 10019000-58820 to Professional Services-Specialists Acct #10010300-56714- Law Department

3t. Consider and Approve Bid Waiver regarding Farmland Lease Properties Program for Field 8A, 5-year term, #50/annual fee and Fields 9B and 9C (together), 5- year term, $151.20 annual fee – Conservation Commission

3u. Set a Public Hearing for January 28, 2014 at 6:45 P.M. with regard to an Ordinance entitled Penalties for Violations of Zoning Regulations –Ordinance Committee

3v. Approve Minutes of Regular Town Council meeting of December 10, 2013

3w. Approve Minutes of Special Town Council Swearing-In Ceremony of January 6 10, 2014

4. Discussion and Possible Action regarding tentative agreement with AFSCME Council 4 Local 1183 from July 1, 2012 to June 30, 2016 - Personnel

5. Items Removed from the Consent Agenda

6. PUBLIC QUESTION AND ANSWER PERIOD

7. Announcement of Committee Appointments

8. Consider and Approve Bid Waiver to purchase Police mobile and portable radio equipment from Motorola, utilizing the current State of Connecticut pricing agreement in the Amount of $264,649 – Police Department

9. Consider and Approve an Appropriation in the Amount of $264,649 to Mun. Rev. Sharing Grant Acct # 1009051-45125 to Police Radio System Acct # 1002005-5700-To be determined - Police Department

10. Public Utilities Commission report regarding current status of Wallingford’s purchase of electric energy though Energy New England (ENE) - Public Utilities Commission

11. Consider and Approve proposed changes to the Town Council’s Rules of Procedure

12. Executive Session pursuant to §1-200(6) (D) of the Connecticut General Statutes with respect to the purchase, sale and/or leasing of property - Mayor

13. Executive Session pursuant to §1-225(f) and §200(6)(B) of the Connecticut General Statutes regarding strategy and negotiations with respect to the pending tax appeal matter of Naugatuck Wallingford v. Town of Wallingford – Law Department

14. Motion to consider and Approve the settlement of the Naugatuck Wallingford v. Town of Wallingford tax appeal matter as discussed in Executive Session.

In accordance with Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act- Individuals in need of auxiliary aids for effective communication in programs and services of the Town of Wallingford are invited to make their needs and preferences known to the ADA Compliance Coordinator at 203-294-2070 five days prior to meeting date.

Economopoulos opposes quick vote on consent calendar

As published in the Record Journal on Friday February 22, 2013

By Andrew Ragali
Record-Journal staff
aragali@record-journal.com
(203) 317-2224
Twitter:@AndyRagz

WALLINGFORD – Town Councilor Nick Economopoulos is unhappy with how the consent agenda is used during Town Council meetings.

During the council’s last meeting, on Feb. 13, Economopoulos questioned an item on the consent agenda, which is technically against procedure.

“There is no discussion or debate either by members of the council or by the general public on consent items,” according to Town Council procedures, which were last amended in 2010.

Thirteen items were on the consent agenda last week, one of which was an appropriation of $500,000 to the Wallingford Housing Authority to cover building repairs. Economopoulos questioned Town Council Chairman Robert Parisi about the item and asked why the council was voting on a costly appropriation he knew nothing about.

“I don’t like voting yes for something when I don’t know what it is,” Economopoulos said on Thursday.

Parisi then explained that the item was brought up in past discussion, and Economopoulos reluctantly accepted the agenda along with his fellow councilors.

The consent agenda was established for council meetings between 10 and 15 years ago, Parisi said. Town Council procedures state that “the consent agenda is a separate listing from the regular agenda of a variety of items to be approved by one vote of the Town Council, rather than by specific votes on each item.”

It’s used to speed up meetings by accepting items that don’t require discussion in bulk.

“You put the ho-hum items on it, the ones that aren’t normally going to involve a lot of discussion,” Parisi said.

During last week’s meeting, Economopoulos suggested placing a monetary limit on items that can be placed on the consent agenda. On Thursday, he said “I’m against the consent agenda as it is,” explaining that cost doesn’t matter. The item could be a $6,000 tax credit, he said. If he doesn’t know what it’s about, he doesn’t like approving it.

Parisi said councilors have a chance to take items off the consent calendar, but there is a deadline. That’s why he said it is important for councilors to check the agenda immediately when they receive it on the Wednesday before the meeting.

“Some councilors haven’t made themselves aware of what the rules are,” Parisi said.

Procedures direct councilors to bring any questions on the consent agenda “up with the department head submitting the request, or the Mayor, if a satisfactory answer is not obtained.”

If more information is needed, councilors must notify the secretary of the Town Council, or the Town Clerk, by 4:30 p.m. on the Friday before the meeting.

“I have other things I have to do that are much more important” than calling town department heads to have consent items explained, Economopoulos said. Town employees have other business to take care of as well, he said, adding that if he called about all the items he isn’t sure about on the consent agenda he would be accused of micromanaging.

“A department head doesn’t want to take our calls,” he said.

Town Councilor John Le-Tourneau disagreed, and said town employees are usually very helpful.

“You really don’t get people stonewalling you,” Le-Tourneau said, adding that he has no issue with the consent agenda. “A councilor must read their backup material and understand what’s happening during the meeting.”

Economopoulos said there are too many items on a consent agenda to understand them all in detail.

“Be an adult,” Parisi said of Economopoulos. “Don’t play games with the agenda.”

Parisi said that the consent agenda’s purpose is to expedite business, not slow it down.

“These are items we should all agree on,” he said.

But Economopoulos said he often does not, and believes the consent calendar implies items are clear cut when they may not be.

“I’m against the consent calendar,” Economopoulos repeated. “There’s nobody watching out for the taxpayer.”

REMINDER – WALLINGFORD ORDINANCE COMMITTEE (AGENDA)

TOWN OF WALLINGFORD, CONNECTICUT

SPECIAL TOWN COUNCIL MEETING

ORDINANCE COMMITTEE

Thursday, December 20, 2012

ROOM 315, TOWN HALL

6:30 p.m.

1. Call to Order.

2. Pledge of Allegiance.

3. Discussion and possible action on revision(s) to Chapter 156 regarding "Blighted Properties," as submitted by the Law Department.

4. Discussion and possible action with regard to Chapter 43 Purchasing Local Business Preference of the Code of the Town of Wallingford, as submitted by Councilor Parisi.

5. Discussion and possible action on repealing Chapter 75 (Bicycles), as submitted by Councilor Fishbein.

6. Discussion and possible action with respect to purchase, reporting, transfer, sale, methods of sale and disposal of supplies, as submitted by Councilor Zandri.

7. Adjournment.

AGENDA – WALLINGFORD ORDINANCE COMMITTEE

TOWN OF WALLINGFORD, CONNECTICUT

SPECIAL TOWN COUNCIL MEETING

ORDINANCE COMMITTEE

Thursday, December 20, 2012

ROOM 315, TOWN HALL

6:30 p.m.

1. Call to Order.

2. Pledge of Allegiance.

3. Discussion and possible action on revision(s) to Chapter 156 regarding "Blighted Properties," as submitted by the Law Department.

4. Discussion and possible action with regard to Chapter 43 Purchasing Local Business Preference of the Code of the Town of Wallingford, as submitted by Councilor Parisi.

5. Discussion and possible action on repealing Chapter 75 (Bicycles), as submitted by Councilor Fishbein.

6. Discussion and possible action with respect to purchase, reporting, transfer, sale, methods of sale and disposal of supplies, as submitted by Councilor Zandri.

7. Adjournment.

Wallingford Democratic Town Committee Meeting

Wallingford Democratic Town Committee Meeting

Wednesday, November 28, 2012

Time: 7:00pm 
350 Center Street
Wallingford, CT

Meeting Agenda Roll Call Acceptance of Meeting Minutes Treasurer's Report Chairman's Report Local Government Reports Announcements / Open Discussion          Jason Zandri will address the DTC Members Adjournment

AGENDA WALLINGFORD REGULAR TOWN COUNCIL MEETING – NOVEMBER 27, 2012

TOWN OF WALLINGFORD, CONNECTICUT

REGULAR TOWN COUNCIL MEETING

Town Council Chambers

TUESDAY

November 27, 2012

6:30 P.M

AGENDA 

Opening Prayer – Reverend Dean O. Warburton, First Congregational Church of Wallingford

1. Pledge of Allegiance and Roll Call

Presentation of Certificates to:

Wallingford Nitro U-12 Boys Soccer Team Fall 2012 South Central District Comp “A” League Champions and Connecticut Cup State Champions 

2. Correspondence 

3. Consent Agenda
3a. Consider and Approve Tax Refunds totaling $15,534.73 (#368 - #425)Acct. # 001-1000-010-1170 - Tax Collector
3b. Acceptance of Donation and Appropriation in the Amount of $5.00 (five dollars) for Youth and Social Services Special Fund to Donations Acct # 2134002-47152 and to Expenditures Acct # 21340100-58830 – Youth and Social Services
3c. Acceptance of Donation and Appropriation in the Amount of $2,500 for Youth and Social Services Special Fund to Donations Acct # 2134002-47152 and to Expenditures Acct # 21340100-58830 – Youth and Social Services
3d. Acceptance of Town Council Calendar of Meetings for 2013
3e. Approve minutes of Regular Town Council meeting of November 13, 2012

3f. Consider and Approve submission of a grant application for the Department of Justice Grant and appropriate $40,320 to DOJ Grants Acct # 100-002-2002-45214 and to the following: Video Equipment $14,875 Acct to be Established PSDN Router/Switch $5,015 Acct to be Established Firearms $20,430 Acct to be Established - Police Department 

4. Items Removed from the Consent Agenda 

5. PUBLIC QUESTION & ANSWER PERIOD

6. Conduct a Public Hearing on the possible sale of 41 South Main Street 

7. Report out on the New Haven Hartford Springfield (NHHS) Commuter Rail Project – Town Engineer 

8. Discussion and possible action regarding a formal purchasing procedure and policy to be   created, formed from the Code of Wallingford and the Town Charter of Wallingford – Councilor Jason Zandri 

9. Discussion and possible action regarding a formal procedure and project plan to be created regarding the current and future repair and/or replacement of ornamental street lighting in Wallingford Center – Councilor Jason Zandri 

10. Executive Session pursuant to §1-200 (6)(D) of the Connecticut General Statutes with respect to the purchase, sale and/or leasing of property – Mayor 

11. Executive Session pursuant to §1-225(f) and §1-200(6)(B) of the Connecticut General Statutes regarding strategy and negotiations with respect to the pending tax appeal matter of CHREF v. Town of Wallingford- Law Department 

12. Motion to consider and approve the settlement of CHREF v. Town of Wallingford tax appeal matter as discussed in Executive Session – Law Department

AGENDA WALLINGFORD REGULAR TOWN COUNCIL MEETING

TOWN OF WALLINGFORD, CONNECTICUT

REGULAR TOWN COUNCIL MEETING

Town Council Chambers

TUESDAY

October 23, 2012

6:30 P.M

AGENDA

Opening Prayer –Reverend Dee Ann Dodd, St. Paul’s Episcopal Church of Wallingford

1. Pledge of Allegiance and Roll Call

2. Correspondence

3. Consent Agenda

3a. Consider and Approve Tax Refunds totaling $5,446.31 (#266 - #293)Acct. # 001-1000-010-1170 - Tax Collector

3b. Consider and Approve a Budget Amendment in the Amount of $26,800 from Appropriation to Cash to Various Accounts (eleven) – Sewer Division

3c. Consider and Approve a Budget Amendment in the Amount of $4,800 to Appropriation and to Cash from Various Accounts (twenty) – Water Division

3d. Consider and Approve a Transfer – Local 1183 Wages in the Amount of $120,019 from Contingency-Accrued Expenses Acct 10019000-58821 to Various Accounts (twenty-three) – Personnel

3e. Consider and Approve a Resolution authorizing the Mayor to make application to the Department of Social Services for a Human Resource Development (HRD) program in the Amount of $53,844, effective January 1, 2013 to September 30, 2014, to provide additional information as may be requested, to enter into and amend contractual instruments in the name of and on behalf of the Town and to act as the authorized representative of the Town of Wallingford – Program Planning

3f. Consider and approve an Agreement between the Town of Wallingford and SCOW to fulfill all terms and conditions of the Human Resource Development (HRD) Grant - Program Planning

3g. Approve minutes of Regular Town Council meeting of October 9, 2012

4. Items Removed from the Consent Agenda

5. PUBLIC QUESTION & ANSWER PERIOD

6. Consider and Approve a Budget Amendment in the Amount of $80,000 to Appropriation from Cash to Maintenance of Structures & Improvements Acct # 43100651 – Water Division

7. Consider and Approve a Bid Waiver for online services from SchoolDude – Board of Education

8. Report out on performance of the Ambulance Transport Division for 1st Quarter of FY 2012-13 – Fire Chief

9. Acceptance and Appropriation of FEMA Grant to Ambulance Transport Enterprise Fund in the Amount of $151,494 to Grant Revenue Acct (New Line to be established) and to Cardiac Monitors Acct (New Line to be established)- Fire Department

10. Acceptance and Appropriation of Wallingford Energy, LLC Grant to Ambulance Transport Enterprise Fund in the Amount of $3,500 to Grant Revenue Acct (New Line to be established) and to Cardiac Monitors (New Line to be established)- Fire Department

11. Consider and Approve a Transfer in the Amount of $11,650 for Ambulance Transport Enterprise Fund to Cardiac Monitors Acct (New Line to be established) from Regular Salaries and Wages Acct 50020155-51000 – Fire Department

12. Discussion and Possible Action with regard to the latest bid submission for 41 South Main Street property and the former American Legion Building – Chairman Robert Parisi

13. Discussion and Possible Action for Appointing a Town Parking Authority – Councilor Nick Economopoulos

14. Executive Session pursuant to §1-200 (6)(D) of the Connecticut General Statutes with respect to the purchase, sale and/or leasing of property – Mayor

15. Executive Session pursuant to Connecticut General Statutes §1-225(f) and §1-200(6)(B) to discuss the following tax appeals:

(a) Respironics, Inc. v. Town of Wallingford

(b) PMC Realty, LLC v. Town of Wallingford

(c) Plaza 15-5, LLC v. Town of Wallingford

-Law Department

16. Motion to consider and approve the settlement of the Respironics, Inc. v. Town of Wallingford tax appeal matter as discussed in Executive Session – Law Department

17. Motion to consider and approve the settlement of the PMC Realty, LLC v. Town of Wallingford tax appeal matter as discussed in Executive Session – Law Department

18. Discussion and possible action regarding the matter of the Plaza 15-5, LLC v. Town of Wallingford tax appeal matter as discussed in Executive Session – Law Department

WALLINGFORD TOWN COUNCIL AGENDA ADDENDUMS for Tuesday Spetember 25th

11. Consider and Approve a Resolution of the Wallingford Town Council approving the improvement of public parking in the Simpson Court parking lot located between Center Street and Church Street.



12. Consider and Approve a Resolution authorizing the Mayor to submit a grant application to the Office of Policy Management of the State of Connecticut for the Simpson Court Rear Parking Lot Improvement Project under the Main Street Investment Fund Program and authorize the Mayor to sign the Main Street Investment Fund application and to administer the Project - Mayor

AGENDA - TOWN OF WALLINGFORD, CONNECTICUT REGULAR TOWN COUNCIL MEETING: TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 25, 2012

Town Council Chambers

TUESDAY

September 25, 2012

6:30 P.M

AGENDA

Moment of Silence

1. Pledge of Allegiance and Roll Call

2. Correspondence

3. Consent Agenda

3a. Consider and Approve Tax Refunds (#164 - #205) totaling $21,586.10 Acct. # 001-1000-010-1170 - Tax Collector

3b. Consider and Approve two (2) Merit Review Increases - Personnel

3c. Consider and Approve a Transfer in the Amount of $700 FY 2011-2012 to Office Expenses & Supplies Acct # 100-12000-56100 from Salaries & Wages Acct # 100-12000-51000 - Personnel

3d. Acceptance of Donation and Appropriation in the Amount of $230 Youth and Social Services Special Fund to Donations Acct # 2134002-47152 and to Expenditures Acct # 21340100-58830 – Youth and Social Services

3e. Consider and Approve a Transfer in the Amount of $10,000 FY 2011-2012 to Purchased Services-Ambulance Revenue Recovery Acct # 10020150-56778 from Contingency Acct # 10019000-58820 – Fire Chief

3f. Consider and Approve an Appropriation in the Amount of $1,200 to Civil Preparation- Emergency Relief Acct # 10010800- New Line and to State Grant Revenue- Miscellaneous Acct # 1009051-45122 – Civil Preparedness

3g. Consider and Approve an Appropriation in the Amount of $800 to Civil Preparation- Emergency Relief Acct # 10010800- New Line and to Contingency Acct # 10019000- 58820 – Civil Preparedness

3h. Consider and Approve a Transfer in the Amount of $1,500 to Regular Salaries & Wages Acct # 10010650-51000 from Office Expenses and Supplies Acct # 10010650-56100 – Town Clerk

3i. Consider and Approve a five (5) year Lease Agreement between the Town of Wallingford and Communidad Hispana de Wallingford, Inc. (SCOW) for use of 284 Washington Street – Mayor

3j. Consider and Approve a one (1) year Lease Agreement between the Town of Wallingford and Communidad Hispana de Wallingford, Inc. (SCOW) to utilize the first floor of 280 Washington Street (the former Civil Preparedness Building) – Mayor

3k. Consider and Approve a Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an Agreement with the State of Connecticut Department of Transportation for the purchase of alternative/clean fuel vehicle(s) and to execute any amendments and revisions thereto – State and Federal Program Administrator

3l. Consider and Approve a Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute and file an agreement between the State Department of Education and the Town of Wallingford for a grant for FY 2012-2013 not to exceed $30,000 for a Wallingford Youth Service Bureau and to provide such additional information, to execute such other documents as may be required by the Department, to execute a Grant Action request with the State of Connecticut for state financial assistance, if such agreement is offered, to execute any amendments and revisions thereto and to act as the authorized representative of the Town of Wallingford – Youth and Social Services

3m. Consider and Approve a Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute and file an application between the State Department of Education and the Town of Wallingford for an enhancement grant for FY 2012-2013 not to exceed $10,000

and to provide such additional information, to execute such other documents as may be required by the Department, to execute a Grant Action request with the State of Connecticut for state financial assistance, if such an agreement is offered, to execute any amendments and revisions thereto and to act as the authorizing representative of the Town of Wallingford – Youth and Social Services

3n. Consider and Approve a Lease Agreement between the Town of Wallingford and High Road Academy for use of Community Pool Parking Lot between September 2012 and no later that June 19, 2013 for a total rent of $200 – Parks and Recreation Department

3o. Approve minutes of Regular Town Council meeting of September 11, 2012

4. Items Removed from the Consent Agenda

5. PUBLIC QUESTION & ANSWER PERIOD

6. Discussion and Possible Action regarding the Local 1183 Contract Tentative Agreement - Personnel

7. Consider and Approve a Transfer for FY 2011-2012 in the Amount of $100,000 to Workers’ Compensation Acct # 10012100-52120 from – Health Insurance $45,000 Acct # 10012100-55955 Property Casualty Insurance- Board of Education $21,000 Acct # 10012150-55945 Property Casualty Insurance- General Government $34,000 Acct # 10012150-55950 - Personnel

8. Consider and Approve a Bid Waiver Request for Pension Experience Study by Hooker and Holcombe, Inc. for a proposed fee of $16,000 - Personnel

9. Discussion and Possible Action for Appointing a Town Parking Authority – Councilor Economopoulos

10. Executive Session pursuant to §1-200 (6)(D) of the Connecticut General Statutes with respect to the purchase, sale and/or leasing of property – Mayor