Hello friends,
I am working on a more comprehensive report on the 2006-2007 Annual Municipal Operating Budget that I'll publish early next week.
My initial reaction after listening to the Mayor's budget address and reading the budget over for the first time, is that while the direction the Administration is heading in is a vast improvement from some past budgets, the Legislative Council still has a lot of work to do to ensure that our residents are not hit with such a massive tax increase in one single budget year.
Every effort needs to be made to reduce the budget recommendation of a 9% increase in spending, while at the same time saving as many of our Town's quality services as possible.
I look forward to interacting with you and getting your ideas on the budget and other areas of the Town government. Please e-mail at anytime - councilmancurtleng@sbcglobal.net
More to come !
Curt
Saturday, March 11, 2006
Saturday, March 04, 2006
Snow in March
Just a quick post to thank the crews of the Public Works Department for what I think was a pretty good effort with the last snow storm. I went out and toured about two dozen streets in all areas of the 6th District in the evening hours and found most to be cleared well. I would like to see a little more sand and salt, but we can work on that.
If any member of the 6th District had trouble with the snow plowing for this past storm, please give me a call at 288-6258 or e-mail me at councilmancurtleng@sbcglobal.net.
Best,
Curt
If any member of the 6th District had trouble with the snow plowing for this past storm, please give me a call at 288-6258 or e-mail me at councilmancurtleng@sbcglobal.net.
Best,
Curt
Thursday, March 02, 2006
March Legislative Council Agenda
AGENDA
REGULAR MEETING -
LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL
MARCH 6, 2006, 7:00. P.M.
1. CALL OF THE MEETING & TAKING OF THE ROLL
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND MOMENT OF SILENCE
3. PUBLIC INPUT SESSION
4. CORRESPONDENCE
5. CONSENT CALENDAR
6. APPROVAL OF PREVIOUS MINUTES
7. REPORT OF THE PRESIDENT
8. REPORTS OF BOARDS AND DEPARTMENTS
9. REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES
10. REPORTS OF COUNCIL LIAISONS
11. UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
12. NEW BUSINESS:CONSENT CALENDAR:
The following items have been addressed in Committee and will be considered in toto by unanimous consent:
1. REFUND OF OVERPAYMENT OF PROPERTY TAXES PAID PRIOR TO 7/1/05(1) totaling $25.0
2. REFUND OF PROPERTY TAXES COLLECTED AFTER 7/1/05 (4)totaling $2,709.98
3. REFUND OF PROPERTY TAXES FOR CERTIFICATES OF CORRECTIONISSUED after 7/1/05 (30) totaling $7,276.63
4. TRANSFER OF FUNDS - TAX OFFICE - $35.OO (Overtime)INTERNAL TRANSFER
5. TRANSFER OF FUNDS - TAX OFFICE -$300. (Pay Differential)INTERNAL TRANSFER
6. TRANSFER OF FUNDS- FINANCE DEPT.- $15,000.(Prof/Tech Svcs)INTERNAL TRANSFER
7. TRANSFER OF FUNDS- PURCHASING Dept. -$565.(Overtime)INTERNAL TRANSFER
8. TRANSFER OF FUNDS - PUBLIC WORKS DEPT.-$150,000.(Various Accounts)($100,000. FROM E & C)($50,000. FROM L/C OVERTIME)
9. TRANSFER OF FUNDS - ASSESSOR'S OFFICE - $1,500.(Overtime)INTERNAL TRANSFER
10. TRANSFER OF FUNDS - TOWN CLERK'S OFFICE- $800.(Advertising)FROM E & C ACCOUNT
11. TRANSFER OF FUNDS - TOWN CLERK'S OFFICE - $2,500. (ElectionSupplies) FROM E & C ACCOUNT
12. TRANSFER OF FUNDS - TOWN CLERK'S OFFICE - $150. (Dues)INTERNAL TRANSFER
13. TRANSFER OF FUNDS - POLICE DEPT. - $4,000.(Armory GeneralSupplies) INTERNAL TRANSFER
14. TRANSFER OF FUNDS - POLICE DEPT.- $24,000.(Gasoline)INTERNAL TRANSFER
15. TRANSFER OF FUNDS - FIRE DEPT. - $15,000.(Overtime)INTERNAL TRANSFER
16. TRANSFER OF FUNDS - TRAFFIC DEPT. - $3,000. (Overtime)INTERNAL TRANSFER
17. TRANSFER OF FUNDS - TRAFFIC DEPT. - $10,000.(Electricity)INTERNAL TRANSFER
18. TRANSFER OF FUNDS - LIBRARY- $150.(Clothing Allowance)INTERNAL TRANSFER19. TRANSFER OF FUNDS - LIBRARY - $2,500. (Shift Differential)INTERNAL TRANSFER
20. TRANSFER OF FUNDS - LIBRARY- $5,500. (Temporary Wages)INTERNAL TRANSFER
21. TRANSFER OF FUNDS - PARKS/RECREATIOON - $2,000. (Water)INTERNAL TRANSFER
22. TRANSFER OF FUNDS - ENGINEERING DEPT. -$1,600.(Equipment Repairs) INTERNAL TRANSFER
23. APPOINTMENTS TO THE RETIREMENT BOARD (James Doherty)(Irving Saslow) for terms ending June 30, 2008
24. RE-APPOINTMENT TO THE RETIREMENT BOARD (Stuart Pearl)for a term ending June 30, 200825. APPOINTMENT OF HAMDEN'S REPRESENTATIVE TO THE CITIZENSTELEVISION (Amy Golda) for term ending November 25, 2007
26. RE-APPOINTMENTS TO THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMISSION (Terre Daniels)(Michael Brooks)for terms ending March 31, 2009
27. APPOINTMENT TO THE INLAND WETLANDS COMMISSION (RobertGnida)to fill a vacancy expiring Aprill 30, 2006and for an additional term ending April 30, 2009
28. APPOINTMENT TO THE CLEAN & GREEN COMMISSION (Jean-PaulCardichon)for a term ending Nov. 1, 2008
29. APPOINTMENT TO THE ARTS COMMISSION (Rachael Pepper)for a term ending May 31, 2007
30. APPOINTMENT TO THE VETERAN'S COMMISSION (Joseph DeLuca)for a term ending October 26, 2008
31. APPOINTMENT TO THE TECHNOLOGY COMMISSION (Chris R.Nelson) for a term ending July 1, 2007
32. APPOINTMENT TO THE TECHNOLOGY COMMISSION (Steven Sohcot)for a term ending July 1, 2008
33. RE-APPOINTMENTS TO THE HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION (BarryHermann)(Johanna Gurr)(Mary Ann Thomas) for terms endingMarch 1, 2009
34. APPOINTMENTS TO THE COMMISSION ON DISABILITY (MichaelVena)(Mary Margaret Mandel) for terms ending Oct. 31, 2007
35. APPROVAL OF BID WAIVER IN FAVOR OF AN RFP FOR RENOVATIONSTO THE CHILDREN'S LIBRARY ROOM
36. APPROVAL OF BID WAIVER IN FAVOR OF RFQ FOR ON-CALLSTRUCTURAL BRIDGE ENGINEERING SERVICES
37. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE WAIVER OF ICE RINK FEES FORTHE BENEFIT OF AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY'S RELAY FOR LIFEON MARCH 31, 2006
38. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE WAIVER OF ICE RINK FEES FORTHE BENEFIT OF MADD'S ANNUAL SKATE FOR LEAH ON MARCH18, 2006
39. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ARTS COMMISSION TO ACCEPT &EXPEND A GRANT OF $10,910. FROM THE CT.COMMISSION ONCULTURE AND TOURISM
40. RESOLUTION AMENDING THE 2005-2006 FISCAL YEAR BUDGET(FINANCE DEPARTMENT)
41. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO AND SIGN AN AGREEMENT WITH THE STATE OF CT. DEPT. OF ENVIRONMENTALPROTECTION BUREAU OF WATER MANAGEMENT AND AUTHORIZING THEACCEPTANCE OF GRANT FUNDS TO UPDATE/DEVELOP A HAZARDOUSMITIGATION PLAN FOR THE TOWN OF HAMDEN
42. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZNG THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO AN OPENSPACE & WATERSHED LAND ACQUISITION GRANT AGREEMENT ANDCONSERVATION AND PUBLIC RECREATION EASEMENT AND AGREEMENTBETWEEN THE STATE OF CT. AND THE TOWN OF HAMDEN
43. APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT #2 TO BL COMPANIES CONTRACT/HAMDENHIGH SCHOOL (Architectural services)
AGENDA:
44. APPROVAL OF BID WAIVER IN FAVOR OF RFQ FOR ON-CALLSTRUCTURAL BRIDGE ENGINEERING SERVICES
45. APPROVAL OF BID WAIVER FOR ACTUARIAL SERVICES FOR MEDICAREPART D46. APPROVAL OF PURCHASE OF 277 THORNTON ST. (JOHNSON'S POND)
47. APPROVAL OF RESOLUTIONS AND TEMPORARY RIGHTS AGREEMENTSAUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF HAMDEN TO ACQUIRE CERTAINPROPERTIES BY SALE OR EMINENT DOMAIN IN CONJUNCTION WITHTHE MIDDLE SCHOOL ROAD WIDENING PROJECT
48. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF IMPROVEMENTS TO HOGAN ROAD(SCENIC ROAD)PER SECTION 98.04 OF HAMDEN TOWN CODEOF ORDINANCES
49. REQUEST FOR MUNINCIPAL IMPROVEMENTS UNDER SEC. 8-24FOR 5 LOT SUBDIVISION PROJECT IN NORTH HAVEN WHICH WOULDENTAIL CHANGING THE GRADE AND WIDTH OF A PORTION OF HOGANROAD WITHIN HAMDEN AND REMOVAL OF TWO OR THREE TREESLOCATED WITHIN THE RIGHT OF WAY(Rejected by Planning Section of Planning & ZoningCommission)
ADDITIONAL NEW BUSINESS:
1. RESOLUTION AMENDING THE 2005-2006 FISCAL YEAR BUDGET(LIBRARY DEPT.)
2. APPROVAL OF BID WAIVER IN FAVOR OF TYLER EQUIPMENTCORPORATION - $24,000. (Purchase of a Volvo Motor)TABLED ITEM
3. APPROVAL OF ABATEMENT OF TAXES FOR DAVENPORT/DUNBARRESIDENCES IN THE AMOUNT OF $104,598.71
REGULAR MEETING -
LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL
MARCH 6, 2006, 7:00. P.M.
1. CALL OF THE MEETING & TAKING OF THE ROLL
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND MOMENT OF SILENCE
3. PUBLIC INPUT SESSION
4. CORRESPONDENCE
5. CONSENT CALENDAR
6. APPROVAL OF PREVIOUS MINUTES
7. REPORT OF THE PRESIDENT
8. REPORTS OF BOARDS AND DEPARTMENTS
9. REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES
10. REPORTS OF COUNCIL LIAISONS
11. UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
12. NEW BUSINESS:CONSENT CALENDAR:
The following items have been addressed in Committee and will be considered in toto by unanimous consent:
1. REFUND OF OVERPAYMENT OF PROPERTY TAXES PAID PRIOR TO 7/1/05(1) totaling $25.0
2. REFUND OF PROPERTY TAXES COLLECTED AFTER 7/1/05 (4)totaling $2,709.98
3. REFUND OF PROPERTY TAXES FOR CERTIFICATES OF CORRECTIONISSUED after 7/1/05 (30) totaling $7,276.63
4. TRANSFER OF FUNDS - TAX OFFICE - $35.OO (Overtime)INTERNAL TRANSFER
5. TRANSFER OF FUNDS - TAX OFFICE -$300. (Pay Differential)INTERNAL TRANSFER
6. TRANSFER OF FUNDS- FINANCE DEPT.- $15,000.(Prof/Tech Svcs)INTERNAL TRANSFER
7. TRANSFER OF FUNDS- PURCHASING Dept. -$565.(Overtime)INTERNAL TRANSFER
8. TRANSFER OF FUNDS - PUBLIC WORKS DEPT.-$150,000.(Various Accounts)($100,000. FROM E & C)($50,000. FROM L/C OVERTIME)
9. TRANSFER OF FUNDS - ASSESSOR'S OFFICE - $1,500.(Overtime)INTERNAL TRANSFER
10. TRANSFER OF FUNDS - TOWN CLERK'S OFFICE- $800.(Advertising)FROM E & C ACCOUNT
11. TRANSFER OF FUNDS - TOWN CLERK'S OFFICE - $2,500. (ElectionSupplies) FROM E & C ACCOUNT
12. TRANSFER OF FUNDS - TOWN CLERK'S OFFICE - $150. (Dues)INTERNAL TRANSFER
13. TRANSFER OF FUNDS - POLICE DEPT. - $4,000.(Armory GeneralSupplies) INTERNAL TRANSFER
14. TRANSFER OF FUNDS - POLICE DEPT.- $24,000.(Gasoline)INTERNAL TRANSFER
15. TRANSFER OF FUNDS - FIRE DEPT. - $15,000.(Overtime)INTERNAL TRANSFER
16. TRANSFER OF FUNDS - TRAFFIC DEPT. - $3,000. (Overtime)INTERNAL TRANSFER
17. TRANSFER OF FUNDS - TRAFFIC DEPT. - $10,000.(Electricity)INTERNAL TRANSFER
18. TRANSFER OF FUNDS - LIBRARY- $150.(Clothing Allowance)INTERNAL TRANSFER19. TRANSFER OF FUNDS - LIBRARY - $2,500. (Shift Differential)INTERNAL TRANSFER
20. TRANSFER OF FUNDS - LIBRARY- $5,500. (Temporary Wages)INTERNAL TRANSFER
21. TRANSFER OF FUNDS - PARKS/RECREATIOON - $2,000. (Water)INTERNAL TRANSFER
22. TRANSFER OF FUNDS - ENGINEERING DEPT. -$1,600.(Equipment Repairs) INTERNAL TRANSFER
23. APPOINTMENTS TO THE RETIREMENT BOARD (James Doherty)(Irving Saslow) for terms ending June 30, 2008
24. RE-APPOINTMENT TO THE RETIREMENT BOARD (Stuart Pearl)for a term ending June 30, 200825. APPOINTMENT OF HAMDEN'S REPRESENTATIVE TO THE CITIZENSTELEVISION (Amy Golda) for term ending November 25, 2007
26. RE-APPOINTMENTS TO THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMISSION (Terre Daniels)(Michael Brooks)for terms ending March 31, 2009
27. APPOINTMENT TO THE INLAND WETLANDS COMMISSION (RobertGnida)to fill a vacancy expiring Aprill 30, 2006and for an additional term ending April 30, 2009
28. APPOINTMENT TO THE CLEAN & GREEN COMMISSION (Jean-PaulCardichon)for a term ending Nov. 1, 2008
29. APPOINTMENT TO THE ARTS COMMISSION (Rachael Pepper)for a term ending May 31, 2007
30. APPOINTMENT TO THE VETERAN'S COMMISSION (Joseph DeLuca)for a term ending October 26, 2008
31. APPOINTMENT TO THE TECHNOLOGY COMMISSION (Chris R.Nelson) for a term ending July 1, 2007
32. APPOINTMENT TO THE TECHNOLOGY COMMISSION (Steven Sohcot)for a term ending July 1, 2008
33. RE-APPOINTMENTS TO THE HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION (BarryHermann)(Johanna Gurr)(Mary Ann Thomas) for terms endingMarch 1, 2009
34. APPOINTMENTS TO THE COMMISSION ON DISABILITY (MichaelVena)(Mary Margaret Mandel) for terms ending Oct. 31, 2007
35. APPROVAL OF BID WAIVER IN FAVOR OF AN RFP FOR RENOVATIONSTO THE CHILDREN'S LIBRARY ROOM
36. APPROVAL OF BID WAIVER IN FAVOR OF RFQ FOR ON-CALLSTRUCTURAL BRIDGE ENGINEERING SERVICES
37. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE WAIVER OF ICE RINK FEES FORTHE BENEFIT OF AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY'S RELAY FOR LIFEON MARCH 31, 2006
38. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE WAIVER OF ICE RINK FEES FORTHE BENEFIT OF MADD'S ANNUAL SKATE FOR LEAH ON MARCH18, 2006
39. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ARTS COMMISSION TO ACCEPT &EXPEND A GRANT OF $10,910. FROM THE CT.COMMISSION ONCULTURE AND TOURISM
40. RESOLUTION AMENDING THE 2005-2006 FISCAL YEAR BUDGET(FINANCE DEPARTMENT)
41. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO AND SIGN AN AGREEMENT WITH THE STATE OF CT. DEPT. OF ENVIRONMENTALPROTECTION BUREAU OF WATER MANAGEMENT AND AUTHORIZING THEACCEPTANCE OF GRANT FUNDS TO UPDATE/DEVELOP A HAZARDOUSMITIGATION PLAN FOR THE TOWN OF HAMDEN
42. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZNG THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO AN OPENSPACE & WATERSHED LAND ACQUISITION GRANT AGREEMENT ANDCONSERVATION AND PUBLIC RECREATION EASEMENT AND AGREEMENTBETWEEN THE STATE OF CT. AND THE TOWN OF HAMDEN
43. APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT #2 TO BL COMPANIES CONTRACT/HAMDENHIGH SCHOOL (Architectural services)
AGENDA:
44. APPROVAL OF BID WAIVER IN FAVOR OF RFQ FOR ON-CALLSTRUCTURAL BRIDGE ENGINEERING SERVICES
45. APPROVAL OF BID WAIVER FOR ACTUARIAL SERVICES FOR MEDICAREPART D46. APPROVAL OF PURCHASE OF 277 THORNTON ST. (JOHNSON'S POND)
47. APPROVAL OF RESOLUTIONS AND TEMPORARY RIGHTS AGREEMENTSAUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF HAMDEN TO ACQUIRE CERTAINPROPERTIES BY SALE OR EMINENT DOMAIN IN CONJUNCTION WITHTHE MIDDLE SCHOOL ROAD WIDENING PROJECT
48. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF IMPROVEMENTS TO HOGAN ROAD(SCENIC ROAD)PER SECTION 98.04 OF HAMDEN TOWN CODEOF ORDINANCES
49. REQUEST FOR MUNINCIPAL IMPROVEMENTS UNDER SEC. 8-24FOR 5 LOT SUBDIVISION PROJECT IN NORTH HAVEN WHICH WOULDENTAIL CHANGING THE GRADE AND WIDTH OF A PORTION OF HOGANROAD WITHIN HAMDEN AND REMOVAL OF TWO OR THREE TREESLOCATED WITHIN THE RIGHT OF WAY(Rejected by Planning Section of Planning & ZoningCommission)
ADDITIONAL NEW BUSINESS:
1. RESOLUTION AMENDING THE 2005-2006 FISCAL YEAR BUDGET(LIBRARY DEPT.)
2. APPROVAL OF BID WAIVER IN FAVOR OF TYLER EQUIPMENTCORPORATION - $24,000. (Purchase of a Volvo Motor)TABLED ITEM
3. APPROVAL OF ABATEMENT OF TAXES FOR DAVENPORT/DUNBARRESIDENCES IN THE AMOUNT OF $104,598.71
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