AGENDA WALLINGFORD REGULAR TOWN COUNCIL MEETING – January 8, 2013

TOWN OF WALLINGFORD, CONNECTICUT

REGULAR TOWN COUNCIL MEETING

Town Council Chambers

TUESDAY

January 8, 2013

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 totaling $1,738.40 (#445 - #462 )Acct. # 001-1000-010-1170 - Tax Collector

3b. Consider and Approve an Appropriation in the Amount of $6,085 to Miscellaneous Revenue Acct # 1009052-47040 and to Replacement Pay Acct # 10020150-51500 – Fire Chief

3c. Consider and Confirm the reappointment of Mr. Robert P. Blanchard to the Pension Commission for a six-year term Effective December 31, 2013 – December 31, 2018 - Mayor

3d. Consider and Approve a Request for a Bid Waiver to extend the Farmland lease for open space property (Field 18A) located at 995C East Center Street for a term of five (5) year – Environmental Planner

3e. Set a Public Hearing for 7:00 P.M. on January 22, 2013 to repeal Chapter 75- Bicycles of the Code of the Town of Wallingford – Vincent Cervoni and Craig Fishbein, Co-Chairmen of the Ordinance Committee

3f. Approve minutes of Regular Town Council meeting of December 18, 2012

4. Items Removed from the Consent Agenda

5. PUBLIC QUESTION & ANSWER PERIOD

6. Acceptance of Donation and Appropriation in the Amount of $250 from Mrs. Souza to Revenue Miscellaneous Donation Acct # 1009052-47040 and to Veteran’s Aid (new account to be established in Veteran’s Budget) – Veterans’ Service Officer

7. Acceptance of Donation from Evonic Industries and Appropriation of Funds to new Special Revenue lines in Fund #250 as follows:

TO:

$500 Wallingford MRC Fund #250 Revenue

$1,500 Wallingford Fire Department Fund #250 Revenue

$1,500 Wallingford Police Department Fund #250 Revenue

TO:

$500 Wallingford MRC Fund #250 New Line to be established

$1,500 Wallingford Fire Department Fund #250 Revenue New Line to be established

$1,500 Wallingford Police Department Fund #250 Revenue New Line to be established

8. Consider and Approve a Request for Bid Waiver for the purchase of ION-8600 Substation Class Revenue Meters – Electric Division

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

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.

REMINDER – WALLINGFORD REGULAR TOWN COUNCIL MEETING (AGENDA)

TOWN OF WALLINGFORD, CONNECTICUT

REGULAR TOWN COUNCIL MEETING

Town Council Chambers

TUESDAY

December 18, 2012

6:30 P.M

AGENDA

Opening Prayer – Deacon Eugene C. Riotte, Most Holy Trinity Church of Wallingford

1. Pledge of Allegiance and Roll Call

2. Correspondence

3. Consent Agenda

3a. Consider and Approve Tax Refunds totaling $4,427.27 (#426 - #444)Acct. # 001-1000-010-1170 - Tax Collector

3b. Acceptance of Donation and Appropriation in the Amount of $420.00 Youth and Social Services Special Fund Operation Fuel to Donations Acct # 2134002-47152 and to Expenditures Acct # 21340100-58830 – Youth and Social Services

3c. Consider and Approve an Appropriation in the Amount of $319,400 to: $309,900 Distribution Expense-Maintenance-Overhead Lines Acct # 593 $ 6,500 Customer Records and Collections Acct # 903 $ 3,000 Administrative and General Wages Acct # 920 from: Retained Earnings – Electric Division

3d. Consider and Approve an Appropriation in the Amount of $500,000 CRRA Special Revenue Fund #200 to CRRA Funds – Revenue Distributed Fund #200 and to New Pumper Fire Truck Fund #200 Line Item to be determined – Fire Chief

3e. Approve minutes of Regular Town Council meeting of November 27, 2012

3f. Consider and Approve Merit Anniversary Increase - Mayor

4. Items Removed from the Consent Agenda

5. PUBLIC QUESTION & ANSWER PERIOD

6. 6:45 p.m. Executive Session pursuant to §1-200(b) and §1-200(6)(E) of the Connecticut General Statutes to discuss estimates relative to a prospective public construction contract – Chairman Mike Brodinsky, School Roof Building Committee

7. Conduct a Public Hearing at 7:00 P.M. on December 18, 2012 to consider and act upon the following proposed Ordinance:

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $9,352,000 FOR THE TOWN OF WALLINGFORD 2011 SCHOOL ROOF PROGRAM AND AUTHORIZING THE ISSUE OF $9,352,000 BONDS OF THE TOWN TO MEET SAID APPROPRIATION AND PENDING THE ISSUANCE THEREOF THE MAKING OF TEMPORARY BORROWINGS FOR SUCH PURPOSE

(The purpose of the amendment is to increase the appropriation and bond authorization by $4,000,000 from $9,352,000 to $13,352,000 and to ratify, confirm and adopt all prior authorizations and ordinances n connection therewith.)

8. Consider and Accept tentative agreements for a successor pension contract to extend the current contracts with no changes from February 4, 2012 to August 31, 2012 for the following units:

UPSEU Local 424-27 (managers)
UPSEU Local 424-18 (school managers)
UPSEU Local 424-18B (school computer technicians)
UPSEU Local 424-30 (school food service workers)
UPSEU Local 424-31 (school secretaries)

9. Consider and Approve IBEW Local 457 Clerical Unit Tentative Agreement from July 1, 2012 to June 20, 2015 - Personnel

10. Consider and Approve a Budget Amendment in the Amount of $175,000 TO Water Treatment Equipment Acct # 46100332 and TO Appropriation from Cash $25,000 and FROM Appropriation from Cash $150,000 - Sewer Division

11. Consider and Approve a Budget Amendment in the Amount of $90,000 to Chemicals Acct # 46100641 and to Appropriation from Cash - Sewer Division

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

AGENDA – WALLINGFORD REGULAR TOWN COUNCIL MEETING

TOWN OF WALLINGFORD, CONNECTICUT

REGULAR TOWN COUNCIL MEETING

Town Council Chambers

TUESDAY

December 18, 2012

6:30 P.M

AGENDA

Opening Prayer – Deacon Eugene C. Riotte, Most Holy Trinity Church of Wallingford

1. Pledge of Allegiance and Roll Call

2. Correspondence

3. Consent Agenda

3a. Consider and Approve Tax Refunds totaling $4,427.27 (#426 - #444)Acct. # 001-1000-010-1170 - Tax Collector

3b. Acceptance of Donation and Appropriation in the Amount of $420.00 Youth and Social Services Special Fund Operation Fuel to Donations Acct # 2134002-47152 and to Expenditures Acct # 21340100-58830 – Youth and Social Services

3c. Consider and Approve an Appropriation in the Amount of $319,400 to: $309,900 Distribution Expense-Maintenance-Overhead Lines Acct # 593 $ 6,500 Customer Records and Collections Acct # 903 $ 3,000 Administrative and General Wages Acct # 920 from: Retained Earnings – Electric Division

3d. Consider and Approve an Appropriation in the Amount of $500,000 CRRA Special Revenue Fund #200 to CRRA Funds – Revenue Distributed Fund #200 and to New Pumper Fire Truck Fund #200 Line Item to be determined – Fire Chief

3e. Approve minutes of Regular Town Council meeting of November 27, 2012

3f. Consider and Approve Merit Anniversary Increase - Mayor

4. Items Removed from the Consent Agenda

5. PUBLIC QUESTION & ANSWER PERIOD

6. 6:45 p.m. Executive Session pursuant to §1-200(b) and §1-200(6)(E) of the Connecticut General Statutes to discuss estimates relative to a prospective public construction contract – Chairman Mike Brodinsky, School Roof Building Committee

7. Conduct a Public Hearing at 7:00 P.M. on December 18, 2012 to consider and act upon the following proposed Ordinance:

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $9,352,000 FOR THE TOWN OF WALLINGFORD 2011 SCHOOL ROOF PROGRAM AND AUTHORIZING THE ISSUE OF $9,352,000 BONDS OF THE TOWN TO MEET SAID APPROPRIATION AND PENDING THE ISSUANCE THEREOF THE MAKING OF TEMPORARY BORROWINGS FOR SUCH PURPOSE

(The purpose of the amendment is to increase the appropriation and bond authorization by $4,000,000 from $9,352,000 to $13,352,000 and to ratify, confirm and adopt all prior authorizations and ordinances n connection therewith.)

8. Consider and Accept tentative agreements for a successor pension contract to extend the current contracts with no changes from February 4, 2012 to August 31, 2012 for the following units:

UPSEU Local 424-27 (managers)
UPSEU Local 424-18 (school managers)
UPSEU Local 424-18B (school computer technicians)
UPSEU Local 424-30 (school food service workers)
UPSEU Local 424-31 (school secretaries)

9. Consider and Approve IBEW Local 457 Clerical Unit Tentative Agreement from July 1, 2012 to June 20, 2015 - Personnel

10. Consider and Approve a Budget Amendment in the Amount of $175,000 TO Water Treatment Equipment Acct # 46100332 and TO Appropriation from Cash $25,000 and FROM Appropriation from Cash $150,000 - Sewer Division

11. Consider and Approve a Budget Amendment in the Amount of $90,000 to Chemicals Acct # 46100641 and to Appropriation from Cash - Sewer Division

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

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 – NOVEMBER 13, 2012

TOWN OF WALLINGFORD, CONNECTICUT

REGULAR TOWN COUNCIL MEETING

Town Council Chambers

TUESDAY

October 23, 2012

6:30 P.M

AGENDA

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

1. Pledge of Allegiance and Roll Call

2. Correspondence

3. Consent Agenda

3a. Consider and Approve Tax Refunds totaling $15,120.86 (#294 - #367) Acct. # 001-1000-010-1170 - Tax Collector

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

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

3d. Acceptance of Donation and Appropriation in the Amount of $771 for Youth and Social Services Special Fund for Soldier Program to Donations Acct # 2134002-47152 and to Expenditures Acct # 21340100-58830 – Youth and Social Services

3e. Acceptance of Grant and Appropriation of funds in the Amount of $928 to Revenue-Highway Safety Acct 1002001-45208 and to Police-Overtime Acct # 10020050-51400 – Police Department

3f. Acceptance of Grant and Appropriation of funds in the Amount of $1,429 to Revenue-Highway Safety Acct 1002001-45208 and to Police-Overtime Acct # 10020050-51400 – Police Department

3g. Approve minutes of Regular Town Council meeting of October 23, 2012

4. Items Removed from the Consent Agenda

5. PUBLIC QUESTION & ANSWER PERIOD

6. Consider and Approve an Appropriation of Funds in the Amount of $90,473 to Special Revenue Fund CRRA Distribution (Fund # 200) to CRRA Distribution – Revenue Acct #200 and to Backhoe-Public Works Acct # New Line to be established – Public Works

7. Discussion and possible actions, totaling $332,564, with respect to the financing of the Architectural Design Services for the North Farms Fire Station project:

7A. Consider and Approve an Appropriation of $252,564 within the CRRA Distribution Fund (#200) to Revenues-CRRA Distribution Acct # 200 0001 and Expenditures – Transfer Out to North Farms Fire Station Project Fund (#306) Acct # 20080350 59220

7B. Consider and Approve a Transfer of $80,000 within the North Farms Fire Station Project Fund from Line Item # 30680350-20048 – Property Acquisition, Demolition Acct # 30680350 20048 to a New Expenditure Line Item in Fund #306 - Architectural Design

7C. Consider and Approve an Appropriation of $252,564 in the North Farms Fire Station Project Fund to Revenues-Transfer in from CRRA Distribution Fund #306 and the New Expenditure Line Item within the North Farms Fire Station Project Fund (#306) – Architectural Design - Fire Department

8. 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

9. Discussion regarding Ornamental Street Lamps - Councilor Jason Zandri

10. Discussion regarding Pickett Avenue paving - Councilor Jason Zandri

11. 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

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 council looks at new rules for outdoor dining

As published in the Record Journal Wednesday August 22, 2012

By Laurie Rich Salerno
Record-Journal staff
lsalerno@record-journal.com
(203) 317-2235
Twitter:@LaurieSalernoRJ

WALLINGFORD — Town councilors will consider changes to an outdoor dining ordinance that could give them the power to approve or deny sidewalk seating for certain businesses.

Only restaurants interested in serving alcohol in an outdoor sidewalk dining space need to apply to the Town Council for permission, according to an ordinance passed in 2004. If the restaurant wants the outdoor dining space that takes up part of a public sidewalk but won’t serve alcohol, it doesn’t need to go before the council.

But a resident’s concern has caused the council to re-examine the ordinance, which it will do at a special Ordinance Committee meeting Thursday night.

According to Town Councilor Craig Fishbein, who co-chairs the Ordinance Committee with fellow Republican Vincent Cervoni, someone told him that an establishment was not complying with the regulations set out in the ordinance for its sidewalk patio. A closer look at the ordinance, Fishbein said, led him to see that it only covered restaurants serving alcohol, and the business in question was not. Neither councilor would reveal the name of the business that had been the source of complaint. “The way the ordinance is drafted, it can be construed to only apply to those establishments that sell alcohol — which is an issue,” Fishbein said. “I think the intent to a certain extent is public safety.” Fishbein said having outdoor spaces that don’t follow town guidelines for size can be a hazard for pedestrians.

“I’m not looking to restrain trade, but there’s ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) requirements for sidewalks,” Fishbein said.

Several businesses downtown have outdoor seating, including Gaetano’s Tavern on Main, Archie Moore’s, Half Moon Coffee and Grill Cafe and Mr. D’s cafe and bakery, all on North Main Street.

Neither Half Moon nor Mr. D’s serves alcohol, though Half Moon does allow guests to bring their own alcohol. Both could be affected by an ordinance change that regulates outdoor seating for all businesses. Owners of those establishments could be reached by phone Tuesday.

Gaetano’s co-owner Debbie Pacileo said her business brought the issue up to the council years ago, when the restaurant wanted to serve alcohol in its sidewalk space. The request was approved. Today, she said, most summer nights the patio is completely booked.

“People love it; it’s so nice for the town, too,” Pacieleo said. “Uptown has really blossomed since this came into effect.”

Among several requirements, the ordinance says that the sidewalk spaces must have a sturdy rail or other divider separating the section from the rest of the sidewalk, and that the space be accessible only through the restaurant and not from the outside.

The applicant also has to submit a drawing of the space, including tables and chairs and how they are arranged, as well as a certificate of insurance that includes the town as an “additional insured party.” It requires the certificate to be a minimum of $2 million for damage or injury related to the business use of the sidewalk. It also has to leave enough space to allow wheelchairs and other supportive devices for those in need, in line with ADA standards.

Cervoni said he was not convinced that the ordinance needs to be changed.

“I thought it was interesting that they chose to regulate outdoor dining based on whether or not they were serving alcohol,” Cervoni said of reading the document. “While I find that interesting, I get the point. While I want to hear what the complainant has to say, I don’t see the need to further regulate, necessarily.”

He said he thought issues with particular businesses could be addressed directly with a small business owner.

Fishbein said he’d like to discuss other changes to the ordinance, saying he’d like to make it a provision that businesses reapply each year for approval, while now there’s no expiration date on approvals. He said that since insurance has to be renewed annually, this would allow businesses to submit new insurance certificates each year.

In another issue, the committee will discuss revisions to its open burn rules Thursday. Last year, it approved an ordinance that made burning in fire pits and commercial outdoor chimineas legal, with certain restrictions. This year, the Fire Department is asking to revise those rules to add that open burning must stop from midnight to 6 a.m., residents have to have the means to extinguish the fire available at the site, and that it has to be attended at all times.

Fire Marshal Carmen Rao said the recommendations were made to the department by residents. One was tired of their neighbors leaving their fire smoking the next day.

“It’s to help people to be a little bit safer, give them some guidance,” Rao said.

 

Photo by Dave Zajac / Courtesy of the Record-Journal

Above: Patrons of Archie Moore’s bar and restaurant relax across North Main Street.

Photo by Dave Zajac / Courtesy of the Record-Journal

Above: Bartender Tarry Radnoczi talks with customer Debbie Gravell, right, who opted for outdoor dining to celebrate her 59th birthday with her husband, Thirl, on Tuesday at Gaetano’s Tavern on Main in Wallingford.

AGENDA - REGULAR WALLINGFORD TOWN COUNCIL MEETING for TUESDAY MAY 22, 2012

AGENDA

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

1. Pledge of Allegiance and Roll Call

2. Correspondence

3. Consent Agenda

3a. Consider and Approve Tax Refunds (#586 - #594) totaling $2,763.67 Acct. # 001-1000-010-1170 - Tax Collector

3b. Consider and Approve a Transfer of Funds for Republican Presidential  Preference Primary in the Amount of $2,100 from Maintenance of Equipment Acct # 1060-54325 to Telephone Acct # 1060-53000 - Registrars of Voters

3c. Consider and Approve a Transfer of Funds for Republican Presidential Preference Primary in the Amount of $1,200 from Election Expense Acct # 1060-58705 to Rental of Polling Place Acct # 1060-54420 - Registrars of Voters

3d. Consider and Approve a Transfer of Funds for Republican Presidential Preference Primary in the Amount of $1,000 from PS-Program Memory Cards Acct # 1060-56713 to Regular Salaries & Wages Acct # 1060-51000- Registrars of Voters

3e. Consider and Approve a Transfer of Funds for Republican Presidential Preference Primary in the Amount of $700 from Election Expense Acct # 1060-58075 to Regular Salaries & Wages Acct # 1060-51000 - Registrars of Voters

3f. Consider and Approve a Transfer of Funds for Republican Presidential Preference Primary in the Amount of $300 from Continuing Education & Training Acct # 1060-55700 to Regular Salaries & Wages Acct # 1060-51000 - Registrars of Voters

3g. Consider and Approve a Transfer of Funds in the Amount of $18,000 to Chemicals Acct # 43100641 from Power Purchased for Pumping Acct # 43100623 - Water Division

3h. Consider and Approve a Transfer of Funds in the Amount of $15,675 from Sludge Disposal Acct # 46100645 to Various Accounts (8) - Sewer Division

3i. Acceptance of Donation and Appropriation in the Amount of $769 Youth & Social Services Special Fund-Relay for Life to Expenditures Acct # 21340100-58830 and to Donations Acct # 2134002-47152 – Youth & Social Services

3j. Acceptance of Donation and Appropriation in the Amount of $660 Youth & Social Services Special Fund to Expenditures Acct # 26640150-58830 and to Donations Acct # 2134002-47152 – Youth & Social Services

3k. Acceptance of Donation and Appropriation in the Amount of $612 Youth & Social Services Special Fund-Relay for Life to Expenditures Acct # 21340100-58830 and to Donations Acct # 2134002-47152 – Youth & Social Services

3l. Acceptance of Donation and Appropriation in the Amount $50 from of Youth & Social Services Special Fund to Expenditures Acct # 21340100-58830 and to Donations Acct # 2134002-47152 – Youth & Social Services

3m. Acceptance of Board of Education Grants and Appropriation of Special Funds to the Board of Education Budget:

1. ADULT BASIC EDUCATION $13,258 Fund # 235

2. PRESCHOOL $36 Fund # 235

3. ARRA $18,521 Fund # 235

3n. Consider and Approve a Resolution to accept Small Town Economic Assistance Program (STEAP) Grant for roadway improvements along North Main Street Extension and authorize the Mayor to Execute with Connecticut Office of Policy & Management (OPM) an agreement in the amount of $214,200 and to provide such additional information, to execute any amendments, decisions and revisions thereto and to act as the authorized representative of the Town of Wallingford – Grants Administrator

3o. Set a Public Hearing for June 12, 2012 at 7:00 P.M. for Neighborhood Assistance Applications 2012- Grants Administrator

3p. Approve minutes of Regular Town Council Meeting of May 8, 2012

3q. Approve minutes of Special Town Council Meeting Budget Workshop of May 1, 2012

3r. Approve minutes of Special Town Council Meeting Budget Workshop of April 25, 2012

3s. Approve minutes of Regular Town Council Meeting of April 24, 2012

4. Items Removed from the Consent Agenda

5. PUBLIC QUESTION & ANSWER

6. Consider and Approve IAFF Local 1326 Firefighters and Deputy Marshal labor contract Effective July 1, 2012 to June 30, 2013 - Personnel

7. Consider and Approve (new) Job Description for Energy Conservation Specialist - Personnel

8. Acceptance of Donation from the Wallingford Fireworks for 2012 Celebration in the Amount of $23,107 and Appropriation of Funds as follows

A. Consider and Approve an Appropriation in the Amount of $11,627 to Revenue Donations Acct # 100-7042 and to Expenditures – Holidays and Celebrations Acct # 1004015-58234

B. Consider and Approve an Appropriation in the Amount of $11,480 to Revenue Donations Acct # 100-7042 and to the following:

$8,000 Police Overtime Acct # 1002005-51400

$2,000 Fire Overtime Acct # 1002015-51400

$ 900 Fire Marshal Overtime Acct # 1002020-51400

$ 400 Holidays & Celebrations Acct # 1004015-58234 (for BOE)

$ 180 Parks & Recreation Acct # 1005005-56782 (Port-O-Lets)

9. Discussion and Possible Action to initiate an investigation by the Town Council into the illegal cutting down of trees in the parks of Wallingford and the removal of the wood to an illegal disposal site – Councilor Nick 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

AGENDA–WALLINGFORD TOWN COUNCIL MEETING

TOWN OF WALLINGFORD, CONNECTICUT

REGULAR TOWN COUNCIL MEETING

Town Council Chambers

TUESDAY

APRIL 24, 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 (#563 - #580) totaling $7,324.07 Acct. # 001-1000-010-1170 - Tax Collector

3b. Acceptance of Donation and Appropriation in the Amount of $10 Youth & Social Services Special Fund to Expenditures Acct # 21340100-58830 and to Donations Acct # 2134002-47010 – Youth & Social Services

3c. Acceptance of Donation and Appropriation in the Amount of $576 from Youth & Social Services Special Fund -Peer Advocates Fund to Expenditures Acct # 21340100-58830 and to Donations Acct # 2134002-47010 – Youth & Social Services

3d. Consider and Approve a Resolution Authorizing the Mayor to enter into and amend Contractual Instruments in the Name of and on Behalf of the Wallingford Community Day Care Center Inc. with the Department of Social Services of the State of Connecticut for a Child Day Care Program – Mayor

3e. 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

3f. Set a Public Hearing for May 8, 2012 at 7:00P.M. to be held in connection with an Ordinance entitled:

AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATION $2,428,985 FOR THE PLANNING, ACQUISITION AND CONSTRUCTION OF VARIOUS MUNICIPAL IMPROVEMENTS 2012-2013 AND AUTHORIZING THE ISSUE OF $2,428,985 BONDS OF THE TOWN TO MEET SAID APPROPRIATION AND PENDING THE ISSUANCE THEREOF THE MAKING OF TEMPORARY BORROWINGS FOR SUCH PURPOSE.

3g. Set a Public Hearing for May 8, 2012 at 7:15 P.M. to consider and act on an Ordinance establishing an Ambulance Enterprise Fund pursuant to Connecticut General Statutes §7-148

3h. Set a Public Hearing for May 8, 2012 at 7:00 P.M. to consider and act on an Ordinance for the establishment of a Defined Contribution Retirement Plan in accordance with Connecticut General Statutes §7-450 and pursuant to the Town Charter, Chapter XVII, Section 9 and Chapter XIII, Section 4

3i. Acceptance of Donation and Appropriation in the Amount of $3,000 from Ashlar Village/Masonicare TO Continuing Education and Training Acct # 10020150-55700 and to Miscellaneous Revenue Acct # 100-9052-47040 – Fire Department

3j. Consider and Approve a Transfer in the Amount of $10,000 to Overtime Acct # 10030000-51400 from Materials & Supplies Acct # 100330000-56140 - Public Works

3k. Approve minutes of Regular Town Council Meeting of April 10, 2012

3l. Approve minutes of Special Town Council Meeting Budget Workshop of April 11, 2012

3m. Approve minutes of Special Town Council Meeting Budget Workshop of April 12, 2012

3n. Approve minutes of Special Town Council Meeting Budget Workshop of April 16, 2012

4. Items Removed from the Consent Agenda

5. PUBLIC QUESTION & ANSWER

6. Executive Session pursuant to Connecticut General Statutes Section 1-225(f) and Section 1-200(6)(B) to discuss the following matter: Linda Mercier v. Town of Wallingford - Personnel Director

7. Possible Action of Linda Mercier v. town of Wallingford as discussed in Executive Session.

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

1. Jacobowicz v. Scrubbin Bubbles, LLC, et al

2. Town of Wallingford v. Morin

9. Possible Action on Jacobowicz v. Scrubbin Bubbles, LLC, et al

10. Possible Action on Town of Wallingford v. Morin

11. Conduct a Public Hearing for April 24, 2012 at 7:00 P.M. for a 2012 Small Cities Community Block Grant – Grants Administrator

12. Consider and Approve Resolution Authorizing the Mayor to execute and file with the State of Connecticut Department of Economic and Community Development an application for 2012 Small Cities Community Block Grant not to exceed $500,000, to provide such additional information, to execute such other documents as may be required, to execute an Assistance Agreement with the State of Connecticut for State financial assistance if such an agreement is offered, to execute any amendments, decisions and revisions thereto, to carry out approved activities and to act as the authorized representative of the Town of Wallingford – Grants Administrator

13. Conduct a Public Hearing for April 24, 2012 at 7:15 P.M. to act on the repeal and replacement of Chapter 122, Food Service Establishments, of the Code of the Town of Wallingford - Ordinance Committee Co-Chairmen

14. Conduct a Public Hearing for April 24, 2012 at 7:30 P.M. to act the Repeal of Article I. “Drains” of Chapter 177, “Sewers” of the Code of the Town of Wallingford and to act on the adoption of an Ordinance concerning Sources of Inflow and Infiltration into the Sanitary Sewer System - Ordinance Committee Co-Chairmen

15. Conduct a Public Hearing for April 24, 2012 at 7:45 P.M. to amend Chapter 43, Purchasing, of the Code of the Town of Wallingford by adding Section H(2)(j) to the Ordinance to address restrictions on employees contracting with the town to provide services - Ordinance Committee Co-Chairmen

16. Consider and Approve a Transfer in the Amount of $100,021 from Law Department Regular Wages $50,000 Acct # 1030-51000 and from Comptroller Regular Wages $50,021 Acct # 1040-51000 to Regular Wages Various Account - Comptroller

17. 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

18. Report out from the Wallingford Housing Authority with questions to Chairman Michael Misiti and Vice - Chairman Robert Wiedenmann, regarding:

· Report on the new management company

· General operational items

- Councilor Nick Economopoulos

19. Discussion and Possible Action to initiate an investigation by the Town Council into the cutting down of trees in the parks of Wallingford and the removal of the wood for the purpose of selling it - Councilor Nick Economopoulos

AGENDA - TOWN OF WALLINGFORD, CONNECTICUT REGULAR TOWN COUNCIL MEETING: TUESDAY APRIL 10, 2012

Town Council Chambers

TUESDAY

APRIL 10, 2012

6:30 P.M

AGENDA

Prayer by the Reverend Dee Ann Dodd, St. Paul’s Episcopal Church

1. Pledge of Allegiance and Roll Call

2. Correspondence

3. Consent Agenda

3a. Consider and Approve Tax Refunds (#553 - #562) totaling $3,252.43 Acct. # 001-1000-010-1170 - Tax Collector

3b. Set a Public Hearing for April 24, 2012 at 7:00 P.M. for a 2012 Small Cities Community Block Grant – Grants Administrator

3c. Set a Public Hearing for April 24, 2012 at 7:15 P.M. to act on the repeal and replacement of  Chapter 122, Food Service Establishments, of the Code of the Town of Wallingford - Ordinance Committee Co-Chairmen

3d. Set a Public Hearing for April 24, 2012 at 7:30 P.M. to act the Repeal of Article I. “Drains” of Chapter 177, “Sewers” of the Code of the Town of Wallingford and to act on the adoption of an Ordinance concerning Sources of Inflow and Infiltration into the Sanitary Sewer System - Ordinance Committee Co-Chairmen

3e. Set a Public Hearing for April 24, 2012 at 7:45 P.M. to amend Chapter 43, Purchasing, of the Code of the Town of Wallingford by adding Section H(2)(j) to the Ordinance to address restrictions on employees contracting with the town to provide services - Ordinance Committee Co-Chairmen

3f. Consider and Approve a Transfer in the Amount of $4,725 to Miscellaneous General Expense Acct # 46100930 from Maintenance of Transmission and Collection Mains Acct # 46100673 – Sewer Division

3g. Consider and Approve an Appropriation in the Amount of $2,000 to Revenue- Recovery of Legal Fees – Miscellaneous Acct # 1009052-46300 and to Professional Services-Specialists–Corporation Counsel

3h. Approve Reappointments of John Smith as a Regular Member and Reverend Karen Cook as an Alternate Member to the Board of Ethics for three-year terms, effective immediately, expiring March 1, 2015 - Mayor

3i. Consider and Approve the Appointment of Robert Avery to the Board of Assessment Appeals, effective immediately, for a Term Expiring January 2015 – Robert F. Parisi, Chairman

3j. Consider and Approve the Appointment of Jeffrey Kohan to the Zoning Board of Appeals, effective immediately, for a Term Expiring January 8, 2015 – Robert F. Parisi, Chairman

3k. Consider and Approve the Reappointments of Joseph DaCunto, William Nolan and Timothy Wall as Constables for two-year terms Expiring January 8, 2014 – Robert F. Parisi, Chairman

3l. Consider and Approve a Transfer in the Amount of $1,395 to Promotional Expenses Acct # 10011050-55405from Office Expenses & Supplies Acct # 10011050-56100 - Economic Development Commission

3m. Consider and Approve minutes of Regular Town Council Meeting of February 28, 2012, 2012

4. Items Removed from the Consent Agenda

5. PUBLIC QUESTION & ANSWER

6. Discussion and Possible Action to establish and adopt a formal process for the selection of a vendor for the Wallingford Fireworks Celebration - Councilor Jason Zandri

7. Consider and Approve a Bid Waiver in the Amount of $12,000 for Preservation Grant with Adkins Printing – Town clerk

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 the Connecticut General Statutes §1-225 (f) and §1-200 (6)(B) to discuss the following cases:

1. Jacobowicz v. Scrubbin Bubbles, LLC, et al

2. Bear Industries, LLC v. Town of Wallingford

3. Saldamarco v. Town of Wallingford

10. Possible Action on Jacobowicz v. Scrubbin Bubbles, LLC, et al

11. Possible Action on Bear Industries, LLC v. Town of Wallingford

12. Possible Action on Saldamarco v. Town of Wallingford

Follow up regarding AGENDA - REGULAR TOWN COUNCIL MEETING–WALLINGFORD: Tuesday March 13, 2012

Councilor Fishbein has requested that Consent Agenda item #3c Consider and Approve a Resolution of endorsement for a proposal to be submitted by SCCOG for a Regional Performance incentive grant pursuant to §5 of Public Act 11-61 (An Act Concerning Responsible Growth). The proposal is for a Regional Web-Based GIS Program – Mayor be pulled to be reviewed separately under item #4 Items Removed from the Consent Agenda.

By doing this, it allows for Councilors and the public to discuss the item.

Councilor Fishbein beat me to the punch on this but I thank him all the same as this item does need a discussion and not simple passage under the Consent Agenda considering all the press on it lately.

Please see Mayor backs regional database, but without property data and MY TAKE - Mayor backs regional database, but without property data for more details.

AGENDA - REGULAR TOWN COUNCIL MEETING–WALLINGFORD: Tuesday March 13, 2012

TOWN OF WALLINGFORD, CONNECTICUT

REGULAR TOWN COUNCIL MEETING

Town Council Chambers

TUESDAY

March 13, 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 totaling $11,033.25 (#524 - #540)Acct. # 001-1000-010-1170 - Tax Collector

3b. Consider and Approve the Appointments of the following individuals to the Public Celebrations Committee for a two-year Term effective immediately and expiring February 1, 2014

Robert F. Parisi, Chairman
Michelle Bjorkman
Patricia Combs
Samuel Carmody
Lorraine Devaney
Roz Gallagher
Barbara Kapi
Dawn Lindauer
Carolyn Massoni
Ruth Palmer
Joan Ives-Parisi
Jane Rizzo
Raymond Ross

3c. Consider and Approve a Resolution of endorsement for a proposal to be submitted by SCCOG for a Regional Performance incentive grant pursuant to §5 of Public Act 11-61 (An Act Concerning Responsible Growth). The proposal is for a Regional Web-Based GIS Program – Mayor

3d. Approve Minutes of Town Council meeting of February 28, 2012

3e. Approve Minutes of Special Town Council meeting of March 6, 2012

3f. Consider and Approve corrected Minutes of Regular Town Council Meeting of February 14, 2012

4. Items Removed from the Consent Agenda

5. PUBLIC QUESTION & ANSWER PERIOD

6. Discussion and possible action on posting budget information on the Town of Wallingford website – Robert F. Parisi, Chairman

7. Consider and Approve request for bid waiver for retaining Gara, Markowski LLC for assistance with Phosphorous Regulation issues in the amount of $6,000 – George Adair, Director, Public Utilities

8. Report out from the Wallingford Housing Authority with questions to Chairman Michael Misiti and Vice-Chairman Robert Wiedenmann, regarding:

- Report on the new management company
- General operational items

- Councilor Nick Economopoulos

9. Discussion and Possible Action to recommend the removal of Robert Prentice from the Housing Code Board of Appeals – Councilor Nick Economopoulos

10. Discussion and possible action on re-formatting our local tax bill(s) to reflect, by major department, anticipated application of those tax dollars - Councilor Craig Fishbein

11. 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–WALLINGFORD

TOWN OF WALLINGFORD, CONNECTICUT

REGULAR TOWN COUNCIL MEETING

Town Council Chambers

TUESDAY

February 14, 2012

6:30 P.M

AGENDA

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

1. Pledge of Allegiance and Roll Call

2. Correspondence

3. Consent Agenda

3a. Consider and Approve Tax Refunds totaling $24,461.27 (#452 - #506)Acct. # 001-1000-010-1170 - Tax Collector

3b. Consider and Approve an Appropriation in the Amount of $5,000 to Fuel Crisis Program Acct # 10040150-58220 from General Contingency Acct # 10019000-58820 - Mayor

3c. Consider and Approve a Transfer in the Amount of $700 to Gas & Diesel Acct # 10020100-53100 from Operating Expenses Acct # 10020100-58735 - Animal Control

3d. Consider and Approve a Transfer in the Amount of $1,200 to 2-22 Ton Air Jacks Acct # 10030000-57000 from Maintenance of Vehicles Acct # 10030000-54320 - Public Works

3e. Consider and Approve a Budget Amendment in the Amount of $37,500 to Outside Services Employed Acct # 43100923 and to Appropriation from Cash – Water Division

3f. Consider and Approve a Transfer in the Amount of $15,000 to Maintenance of Collection & Impounding Reservoirs Acct # 43100612 from Power Purchased for Pumping Acct # 43100612 – Water Division

3g. Set a Public Hearing for February 28, 2012 at 7:00 P.M. to Amend Chapter 43, Purchasing, the Code of the Town of Wallingford, §43-2.B., §43-11.S, §43-12.A and §43-12B

3h. Acceptance and Appropriation of $700,000 Small Cities Grant 2011 to Revenue-State Grant Acct # 2484002-45100 and to Expenditures: Construction $633,00 Acct # 24880050-54550, $2,000 Program Acct # 24880050-58830 and $65,000 Administration Acct # 24880050-58590 – Program Planning

3i. Consider and Approve Resolution authorizing the Town to enter into and deliver to the State of Connecticut, Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection, including the Division of Emergency Management and Homeland Security any and all documents which it deems to be necessary or appropriate and authorize the Mayor to execute and deliver any and all documents on behalf of the Town of Wallingford and to do and perform all acts and things which he deems to be necessary or appropriate to carry out the terms of such documents - Mayor

3j. Consider and Approve the Appointment of Robert P. Blanchard to the Pension Commission to fill a vacancy which will expire December 31, 2012 - Mayor

3k. Consider and Approve the Appointment Gary Draghi to the Pension Commission to fill a vacancy which will expire December 31, 2017 - Mayor

3l. Consider and Approve the Appointment of Stacy Voss to the Planning and Zoning Commission as an Alternate for a Term Expiring January 8, 2015 – Chairman Robert F. Parisi

3m. Consider and Approve an extension of a 10-year License Agreement between the Town of Wallingford and Fred M. Valenti regarding encroachment of his building located at 800 South Colony Road on to Town property – Corporation Counsel

3n. Consider and Approve bid waiver request for Hurst Hydraulic Rescue Tool Fittings in the Amount of $4,455 – Fire Chief

3o. Approve Minutes of Town Council meeting of January 24, 2012

4. Items Removed from the Consent Agenda

5. PUBLIC QUESTION & ANSWER PERIOD

6. Consider and Approve an Appropriation in the Amount of $15,000 to Maintenance of Signals Acct # 10030050-54305 from General Contingency Acct # 10019000-58820 - Engineering

7. Discussion and Possibly Action on approving the Town Council’s Rules of Procedure for the 2012-2014 Term

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

The Week Ahead in Wallingford

As published in the Record Journal, Monday February 6, 2012

WALLINGFORD — The Public Utilities Commission will meet Tuesday to discuss modifications to the electric rate discount for Center Street merchants.

Today : Economic Development Commission, 6:30 p.m., Room 315, Town Hall, 45 S. Main St.

Tuesday : Public Utilities Commission, 6:30 p.m., Electric Division, 100 John St.;

Personnel and Pension Appeals Board, 6:30 p.m., Room 315, Town Hall, 45 S. Main St.

Wednesday : Parks and Recreation Commission, 8 a.m., David J.
Doherty Municipal Building, 6 Fairfield Blvd.;

Wallingford Housing Authority, 5:30 p.m., Community Room, South Side Terrace

Thursday : Conservation Commission, 7 p.m., Basement Conference Room, Town Hall, 45 S. Main St.

Friday : No meetings scheduled.

AGENDA–WALLINGFORD REGULAR TOWN COUNCIL MEETING

TOWN OF WALLINGFORD, CONNECTICUT

REGULAR TOWN COUNCIL MEETING

Town Council Chambers

TUESDAY

JANUARY 10, 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 totaling $15,332.57 (#384 - #440)Acct. # 001-1000-010-1170 - Tax Collector

3b. Acceptance of a Grant Award from 3M Foundation and Appropriation of $1,000 to Miscellaneous. Revenue Acct # 1009052-47040 and to Operation Expenses Acct # 10020150-58735 – Fire Department

3c. Acceptance of a Grant Award from the Connecticut Fair Plan and Appropriation of $496 to Miscellaneous Revenue Acct # 1009052-47040 and to Operation Expenses Acct # 10020200-58735 – Fire Marshal

3d. Consider and Approve a Transfer in the Amount of $15,000 from Contingency Acct # 10019000-59820 to Professional Services-Lawyers (Workers Compensation legal fees) Acct # 10010300-56710 – Law Department

3e. Reappointment of Matthew J. Furman to Personnel and Pensions Appeal Board for a five-year term effective immediately and expiring December 31, 2016 - Mayor

3f. Set a Public Hearing for January 24, 2012 at 7:00 P.M. with regard to the Repeal of Ordinance #345, “Article V, Insurance Commission.” The Town Council repeals Ordinance No. 345, “Article V. Insurance Commission”, adopted on August 7, 1986, as stated in §8-10 through §8-13 of Chapter 8, Boards, Commissions and Committees, of the Code of the Town of Wallingford

3g. Consider and Approve minutes of Regular Town Council Meeting of December 13, 2011

3h. Consider and Approve minutes of Special Town Council Meeting of December 20, 2011

3i. Consider and Approve minutes of Swearing In Ceremony of January 2, 2012

4. Items Removed from the Consent Agenda

5. Executive Session pursuant to Connecticut General Statutes §1-225, §1-200 (6)(E) and §1-210(b)(7) to discuss estimates and evaluations for construction contracts relating to the school roof projects – School Roof Building Committee

6. Consider and Approve a Resolution that the Wallingford Town Council commits to the total funding of the school re-roofing projects upon receipt of public bids and adoption of a funding ordinance as required by the State of Connecticut, Department of Education.

7. Hold a Public Hearing at 7:00 P.M. to Consider and Act upon the following proposed Ordinance: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $370,000 FOR PLANNING AND DESIGN OF THE TOWN OF WALLINGFORD 2011 SCHOOL ROOF PROGRAM AND AUTHORIZING THE ISSUE OF $370,000 BONDS OF THE TOWN TO MEET SAID APPROPRIATION AND PENDING THE ISSUANCE THEREOF THE MAKING OF TEMPORARY BORROWINGS FOR SUCH PURPOSE

The purpose of the amendment is to increase the appropriation and bond authorization by $7,630,000 from $370,000 to $8,000,000, to provide for construction and roof related energy improvements, and to ratify, confirm and adopt all prior authorizations and ordinances in connection therewith.

8. PUBLIC QUESTION & ANSWER PERIOD

9. Consider and Approve a Resolution adopting the USCM Deferred Comp Program and its group flexible purchase payment deferred variable annuity contract and hereby establishes the Town of Wallingford Deferred Comp Plan for the voluntary participation of all eligible employees belonging to the Managers Union and non-bargaining unit managers and to authorize the Mayor to execute such agreements and contracts as are necessary to implement for the Program - Personnel

10. Discussion and Possible Action regarding the Town owned parcel(s) located to the east of North Main Street, known as the Wooding-Caplan Property – Councilor Craig Fishbein

11. Discussion and Possible Action regarding the property located at 390 Center Street – Councilor Craig Fishbein

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

Special Town Council Meeting - Swearing In Ceremony

Special Town Council Meeting
Swearing In Ceremony
Monday, January 2. 2012  8:00 P.M.

AGENDA

1. Color Guards:
American Legion Shaw-Sinon Post #73
American Legion Siedlicki Post #187
VFW Major Raoul Lufbery #591
YEW Stanley Budleski Post #9965
AMVETS Post #83
Wallingford Elks Lodge #1365
Knights of Columbus
Edison Division Sea Cadet Corps
Dean DellaVecchio and the Lyman Hall High School Jazz Ensemble
Posting Colors — Past Commander Roy Cannon, American Legion Shaw-Sinon Post #73

2. Invocation — Reverend Anne Bracket, Yalesville United Methodist Church

3. Pledge of Allegiance — Lorraine Devaney, Public Celebrations Committee National Anthem - Dean DellaVecchio and the Lyman Hall High School Jazz Ensemble

4. Swearing in of Mayor William W. Dickinson, Jr. by Judge of Probate Phillip A. Wright, Jr.

5. Remarks by Mayor William W. Dickinson, Jr.

6. Swearing in of the Town Council by Judge Wright
Vincent Cervoni
Robert F. Parisi
Nick Economopoulis
Rosemary Rascati
Craig C. Fishbein
John J. Sullivan
Thomas Laffin
Jason Zandri
John LeTourneau

7. Roll Call Mayor William W. Dickinson, Jr.

8. Mayor Dickinson Presiding at Election of Town Council Chairman

9. Remarks by Town Council Chairman

10. Election of Town Council Vice-Chairman

11. Swearing in of the Board of Education by Judge Wright
Michael Brooder
Roxane M. McKay
Kathy Castelli
Chet Miller
John J. Cei, Jr.
Patrick Reynolds
Christine Mansfield
Michael J. Votto
Joseph Marrone

12. Appointment of Town Clerk and Swearing in by Judge Wright

13. Benediction - Reverend Anne Bracket, Yalesville United Methodist Church

14, Prepare to Retire Colors — Past Commander Roy Cannon, American Legion Post #73

15. God Bless America by Junior Vice Commander James Dunn, American Legion Shaw-Sinon Post #73

AGENDA - SPECIAL TOWN COUNCIL MEETING

TOWN OF WALLINGFORD, CONNECTICUT

SPECIAL TOWN COUNCIL MEETING

Town Council Chambers

TUESDAY

AUGUST 9, 2011

6:30 P.M

AGENDA

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

1. Pledge of Allegiance and Roll Call

2. Correspondence

3. Consent Agenda

3a. Note for the Record – Mayoral Transfers FY 2010-2011

3b. Note for the record – Anniversary Increases FY 2010-2011

3c. Consider and Approve Tax Refunds (#20 - #75) totaling $10,085.99 Acct. # 001-1000-010-1170 - Tax Collector

3d. Consider and Approve Use of the Parade Grounds by the First Congregational Church for the Annual Catch the Spirit Sunday on Sunday, September 11, 2011 from approximately 9:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M. – Chairman Robert F. Parisi

3e. Consider and Approve Rescheduling the November 2011 Town Council Meetings to November 15, 2011 and November 29, 2011 – Chairman Robert F. Parisi

3f. Consider and Approve an Appropriation in the Amount of $528 to Council on Substance Abuse to Expenditures Acct # 23240150-58830 and to Revenue Acct # 2324002-49000 FY 2011-2012 – Youth and Social Services

3g. Consider and Approve an Appropriation in the Amount of $210 to Youth and Social Services Special Fund Operation Fuel to Donations Acct # 2324002-47010 and to Expenditures Acct # 23240100-58830 FY 2011-2012 – Youth and Social Services

3h. Acceptance of Donation from Wallingford Foundation and Appropriation in the Amount of $1,500 to YSS Science and Technology After School Club (formerly Young Astronaut Club) to Donations Acct # 2264002-47010 and to Expenditures Acct # 22640150-58830 FY 2011-2012– Youth and Social Services

3i. Consider and Approve a Transfer in the Amount of $350 FY 2010-2011 to Telephone Acct # 001-5015-201-2000 from Utilities Acct # 001-5015-201-2010 – Public Works

3j. Consider and Approve a Transfer in the Amount of $5,579 FY 2010-2011 to Town Clerk-Wages $3,616 Acct # 001-6030-101-1000 and to PUC-Wages $1,963 Acct # 001-7045-101-1000 from Health Insurance Acct # 001-1602-800-8300 - Comptroller

3k. Consider and Approve a Transfer in the Amount of $540 FY 2010-2011 to Regular Wages & Salaries Acct # 2030-101-1000 from Replacement Pay Acct # 2030-101-1500 - Fire Chief

3l. Consider and Approve a Transfer in the Amount of $875 FY 2010-2011 to Professional Services-Ambulance Revenue Recovery Acct # 2030-901-9035 from Utilities Acct # 2030-201-2010 – Fire Chief

3m. Set a Public Hearing for September 13, 2011 at 7:00 p.m. to consider Repeal of existing Ordinance and enactment of revised Ordinance regarding Open Burning, Chapter 93 of the Code of the Town of Wallingford - Co-Chairmen Cervoni and Farrell, Ordinance Committee

3n. Set a Public Hearing for September 13, 2011 at 7:15 p.m. for Repeal of Ordinance #513 dated 2003 leaving in its place the new Private Sewage Disposal Systems Ordinance #566 adopted on September 28, 2010 – Town Attorney

3o. Consider and Approve a Budget Amendment in the Amount of $21,840 to Appropriation from Cash and to Outside Services Acct # 43100923 – Water Division

3p. Consider and Approve a Budget Amendment in the Amount of $18,540 to Appropriation from Cash and to Outside Services Acct # 43100923 – Sewer Division

3q. Consider and Approve a Transfer in the Amount of $3,400 FY 2010-2011 to Taxes Acct # 408 from Interest on Customer Deposits Acct # 431 - Electric Division

3r. Consider and Approve a Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a contract with the Connecticut State Library for a State Public Library Construction Grant - Grants Administrator

3s. Consider and Approve a Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a FFY 2010 State Homeland Security Grant Program Region 2 Memorandum of Agreement regarding use of state funding and custodial ownership of regional assets in Region 2 – Fire Chief

3t. Consider and Approve an Appropriation in the Amount of $36,250 to School Roof Committee Acct # 100800350-58835 from Contingency-General Acct # 10019000- 58820 – Chairman, School Roof Committee

3u. Consider and Approve an Appropriation in the Amount of $36,250 School Roof Projects (New Fund) to Revenue-Trans in from G/F Acct-new line to be established and to Owner’s Rep (Expenditures) Acct-new line to be established – Chairman, School Roof Committee

3v. Approve minutes of Regular Town Council meeting of July 12, 2011

3w. Approve minutes of Special Town Council Meeting of July 19, 2011

4. Items Removed from the Consent Agenda

5. PUBLIC QUESTION & ANSWER

6. Report out from the Chairman of the Wallingford Housing Authority Board – Councilor Nick Economopoulos

7. Consider and Approve Request for Proposal-Defined Contribution Plan Service Provider for Town and Board of Education - Personnel

8. Consider and Approve Request for Proposal-Legal Services for Defined Contribution Plan Provider – Town Attorney

9. Consider and Approve a Transfer in the Amount of $158,000 FY 2010-2011 to Self- Insurance-Workers’ Compensation Acct # 0011602-800-8310 from Property/Casualty Insurance-Gen. Gov’t $44,000 Acct # 001-1603-800-8250 and from Property/Casualty Insurance-Education $14,000 Acct # 001-1603-800-8260 and from Police Heart and Hypertension $100,000 Acct # 001-1602-800-8400 -Personnel

10. Discussion and Possible Action on Pension Cost of Living Adjustment of 1½% - Personnel

11. Consider and Approve an Appropriation of CRRA Funds in the Amount of $142,463 to Roof-Fire Headquarters (Expenditures) Acct # 200803505700010011 from CRRA Distribution –Revenue Acct # Fund 200 – Fire Chief

12. Consider and approve 30-year lease agreements with four property owners in Simpson Court authorizing the Town to construct rear parking lot improvements - Mayor

13. Consider and approve a temporary construction easement as shown on the attached map and approval of a Bid Waiver to allow Department of Engineering to engage contractor to undertake minor wall repairs to existing retaining wall between Holy Trinity School property and Simpson Court rear parking lot - Engineering

14. Report on the Wallingford Landfill and CRRA property contamination issues - Councilor Vincent Testa, Jr.

15. Discussion and possible action on adding language to the School Roof Committee's charge regarding energy conservation measures and incorporating solar energy technology - Councilor Vincent Testa, Jr.

16. Discussion and possible action to request that the Town petition the State D.E.E.C. to earmark all, or a portion, of the fund established from the recent Covanta $400,000.00 fine for energy conservation projects in Wallingford. - Councilor Vincent Testa, Jr.

17. Consider and Approve a $21 Million Refunding Bond Resolution with respect to the authorization issuance:

RESOLUTION WITH RESPECT TO THE AUTHORIZATION, ISSUANCE AND SALE OF NOT EXCEEDING $21 MILLION TOWN OF WALLINGFORD GENERAL OBLIGATION REFUNDING BONDS, AUTHORIZATION COMBINING INTO ONE ISSUE AND MAKING DETERMINATIONS WITH THE REFUNDING BONDS ANY OTHER AUTHORIZED BUT UNISSUES BONDS OF THE TOWN, AUTHORIZING AGREEMENTS FOR THE INVESTMENT OF REFUNDING ESCROW AND ITS REINVESTMENT OVER ITS TERM, AND REPEALING ALL PRIOR REFUNDING BOND AUTHORIZATIONS

-Comptroller

18. Consider and Approve a Bid Waiver to negotiate directly with the leading underwriting firms - Comptroller

19. Executive Session pursuant to Sections 1-200(2) and 1-225(f) of the Connecticut General Statutes with regard to strategy and negotiation with respect to Collective Bargaining – Board of Education

20. 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

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

DiNatale Realty LLC v. Town of Wallingford

Ives Road LLC v. Town of Wallingford

22. Possible Action on DiNatale Realty LLC v. Town of Wallingford; Possible Action on Ives Road LLC v. Town of Wallingford