Minutes of the Town of Farmington Regular Meeting of the Town Council Dated August 9, 2011

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1 Present: Nancy W. Nickerson, Acting Chair Mike Demicco Charlie Keniston Patty Stoddard C.J. Thomas John W. Vibert Kathy Eagen, Town Manager Paula B. Ray, Town Clerk A. Call to Order The Acting Chair called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. B. Pledge of Allegiance The Council and members of the public recited the Pledge of Allegiance C. Presentations and Recognitions 1. Dr. Bruce Liang - Interim Dean of the UConn School of Medicine and Director of the Pat and Jim Calhoun Cardiology Center Dr. Liang gave a presentation on the history of the UCONN Health Center complex and reviewed the plans for the Health Center s future using the presentation recorded with these minutes as Agenda Item C-1. D. Public Hearing There was no public hearing held. E. New Items There were no new items added to the agenda. F. Public Comments - Anyone from the audience who wishes to address the Town Council may do so at this time. There were no public comments made. G. Reading of Minutes 1. June 29, 2011 Special Town Council Meeting Motion was made and seconded (Stoddard/Thomas) to approve the minutes of the June 29, 2011 Special Town Council Meeting. 1

2 2. July 12, 2011 Regular Town Council Meeting Motion was made and seconded (Stoddard/Thomas) to approve the minutes of the July 12, 2011 Regular town Council Meeting with the following correction: Page 5, line two correct the spelling of Mr. Vibert s name. H. Reading of Communications and Written Appeals 1. Anne U. Stone The Acting Chair called the Council s attention to the letter in their packet. I. Report of Committees 1. UCONN Committees There was no report for Agenda ItemI Land Acquisition Committee Mrs. Nickerson reported the August 11, 2011 meeting had been cancelled. 3. Green Efforts Committee Mr. Thomas reported the Committee had been working on a study that would outline how to bring the Town buildings up to date with energy efficiencies. Mr. Vibert reported the new recycling program was going well and that there would be two out reach initiatives one at the Unionville Festival and on the same day at the Hillstead Farmer s Market. 4. Farm Sub-Committee Mrs. Nickerson reported Mr. Simmons hadn t paid his motor vehicle or waste collection taxes and that he was behind in his delinquent payment plan. He owed $8, for these items. His total amount in the arrears was $17,429 as of August 1, The Manager was sending the letter recorded with these minutes as Agenda Item I-4 asking for payment of the $17,429. The Manger reported the work was continuing on the new cell tower at the farm and prices were being obtained to repair and paint the barn. 5. Unionville Traffic Committee Mr. Keniston reported that the new cross walks were in place and the center line at the intersection of New Britain Avenue and Route 177 had been moved resulting in an improved traffic flow at the intersection. He reported that he, Mr. Vibert and Police Chief Melanson had been meeting property owners in the area of the Route 177/New Britain Avenue intersection to discuss plans to reconfigure the intersection and in the future would be having meetings to discuss the two possible plans to reconfigure the intersection with various stakeholders in the area culminating in a meeting on September 21, 2011 at the Police Station for the general public. 2

3 J. Report of the Council Chair and Liaisons 1. Chair Report 2. Board of Education Liaison Report There was no report for Agenda Items J-1 or J Unionville Village Improvement Association Liaison Report Mr. Vibert reported the movie nights had been very successful and that there would be one more movie on August 19 th. He reminded everyone the Unionville Festival would be on September 25, 2011 and that the format would be the same as previous years with various local organization booths and the Farmington Rotary Club Road Race. 4. Town Plan and Zoning Liaison Report Mr. Thomas reported the closure of the traffic circle at the High School had been approved as well as the 8-24 for the Railroad Avenue purchase. 5. Water Pollution Control Authority Report 6. Economic Development Commission Liaison Report 7. Any Other Liaison Reports There were no reports for Agenda Items J-5 through J-7. K. Report of the Town Manager Unionville Village Festival Committee/Rotary Club The Manager asked for Council consensus to provide in-kind services for the Unionville Festival and the Rotary Clubs Road Race. It was the Council s consensus to provide in-kind services for police and highway department personnel needed for the events costing approximately $2,000 from the Town Council s contingency account. Economic Development Director Report The Manager called the Council s attention to the article in the July 15, 2011 edition of New England Real Estate Journal describing how the Town of Farmington continues to be an economic leader in the Hartford region. Required Correspondence by Town Auditors The Manager called the Council s attention to the memo form the Auditors that is a required communication from the auditors. The Manager told the Council Courtney Hendrickson, Economic Development Director would be sharing a short promotional presentation with Council at the next meeting she had developed about the Town of Farmington. Mr. Demicco inquired about when the next newsletter was scheduled to come out and stated his concerns about it being perceived as a slanted political publication if it comes out before the election. It was decided to discuss this concern in detail at the September meeting. Mr. Vibert asked that a copy of the 2009 October newsletter be included in their packets for the next meeting. 3

4 Motion was made and seconded (Stoddard/Thomas) to accept the report of the Town Manager. L. Appointments. 1. Plainville Area Cable TV Advisory Council Educational Rep. (Ryder)(R) 2. Plainville Area Cable TV Advisory Council (Erickson)(R) 3. Plainville Area Cable TV Advisory Council (Simpson)(D) 4. Plainville Area Cable TV Advisory Council (Landry)(R) 5. Zoning Board of Appeals Alternate (Adams)(R) 6. Building Code Board of Appeals (Hammerberg)(D) 7. Economic Development Commission (Apuzzo)(R) 8. Economic Development Commission (Bonk)(R) 9. Economic Development Commission (Kleinman)(D) 10. Economic Development Commission (Howard)(R) 11. Farmington Historic District Commission (Jestin)(U) 12. Farmington Historic District Commission (Holden)(R) 13. Farmington Historic District Commission Alternate (Schadler) (R) 14. Housing Authority (Lawless)(R) 15. Housing Authority (Mehl)(U) 16. Human Relations Commission (Elling)(D) 17. Human Relations Commission (Mambrino)(R) 18. Human Relations Commission (Chakraborty)(R) 19. Water Pollution Control Authority (Bagdigian)(D) 20. North Central Regional Mental Health Board, Inc. (Wienke)(R) 21. North Central Regional Mental Health Board, Inc. (Parady) 22. Unionville Historic District and Properties Comm. (Begley) 23. Unionville Historic District and Properties Comm. Alternate Meyer (D) 24. Unionville Historic District and Properties Comm. Alternate (Perrault)(D) 25. Conservation Commission (Morrissey)(U) 26. Conservation Commission (Pasler)(R) 27. Conservation Commission (Bland)(D) 28. Conservation Commission (Radasci)(U) 29. Conservation Commission (Isner)(R) 30. Conservation Commission (Haviland)(R) 31. Conservation Commission (Quigley)(D) 32. Conservation Commission (Hannon)(D) 33. Conservation Commission (Pogson)(R) No appointments were made. M. Old Business There was no old business conducted. 4

5 N. New Business. 1. To Approve the Purchase of Property Owned by Alexandra Lamarre Located at Lot 5 Railroad Avenue. Motion was made and seconded (Stoddard/Vibert) to approve the purchase of property owned by Alexandra Lamarre located at Lot 5 Railroad Avenue (approximately 0.16 acres) for a price of $6,000 subject to due diligence, including but not limited to title search and environmental assessment. 2. To Authorize the Town Manager to Execute an Agreement for the FFY 2010 Homeland Security Grant. Mr. Demicco recused himself for this agenda item. Motion was made and seconded (Stoddard/Thomas) to approve the motion recorded with these minutes as Agenda Item N To Award Bid # 147, Police Uniforms to the Low Bid, New England Uniform Company, LLC of Bridgeport, CT in the Amount of $52,000. Motion was made and seconded (Stoddard/Thomas) to award Bid #147, Police Uniforms to the low bid, New England Uniform Company, LLC of Bridgeport, CT in the bid amount of $52, That Contracts be Awarded to Inspect and Value all Residential and Commercial Property Located Within the Town of Farmington. Motion was made and seconded (Stoddard/Thomas) to approve the motion recorded with these minutes as Agenda Item N To Approve Property Tax Refunds. Motion was made and seconded (Stoddard/Thomas) to approve the motion recorded with these minutes as Agenda Item N-5. 5

6 O. Executive Session Motion was made and seconded (Stoddard/Thomas) to move to Executive Session for the purpose of discussion of records, reports, and statements of strategy or negotiations with respect to collective bargaining with the Council and Town Manager present at 9:15 p.m. The Council returned to Open Session at 9:30 p.m. P. Adjournment Motion was made and seconded (Thomas/Vibert) to adjourn the meeting at 9:30 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Paula B. Ray, Clerk 6