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EXECUTIVE SESSION – 6:45 P.M. A. Real Estate Negotiations

AGENDA REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS

JANUARY 8, 2013 – 7:00 P.M. LINCOLN CENTER HEARING ROOM

ONE MEETING AGENDA

1. MEETING CALLED TO ORDER. 2. AWARDS AND PRESENTATIONS. A. S.H.A.R.E collaborative presentation to the Board of Directors. 3. OPENING OF MEETING TO ELECTORS OR TAXPAYERS WHO WISH TO BE

HEARD ON ANY SUBJECT WITHIN THE JURISDICTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. (Sign-up sheet available 15 minutes prior to the start of the meeting)

4. ADOPTION OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING. A. Actions, December 11, 2012 – Regular Meeting B. Minutes, December 11, 2012 – Regular Meeting 5. COMMUNICATIONS. 6. REPORTS. A. Manager’s Report. 1. State Budget Briefing. B. Other Reports. 7. PRESENTATION OF BID WAIVER REQUESTS. 8. PUBLIC HEARINGS (formally advertised). A. Public Discussion: Library Needs for Manchester (no action anticipated). * B. Appropriation to Special Projects as follows: 1. Police Donations Revenue Account - Manchester Police Explorer Post ..... $13,967 to be funded by fundraising through CT Maher ($13,877), dues ($60) and donations from P. Skinner ($20) and A. Main ($10) which are gratefully acknowledged and accepted.

2. Police Motor Vehicles Auctioned ...................................................................$9,053 for the purchase and/or maintenance and repair of vehicles to be financed by proceeds from auction of Federal Asset Forfeiture Vehicles ($6,501) and ECN seized vehicles ($2,552). 3. Police Donations Revenue Account ...................................................................$500 to be funded by a donation from First Korean Presbyterian Church which is gratefully acknowledged and accepted. * C. Appropriations to Education Special Projects as follows: 1. Washington, Verplanck and Robertson After School Programs (FY 12/13)....$200,000 to be financed by the 21st Century Community Learning Center Grant.

2. Increase to Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act (IDEA) 611.............................................................................................$18,503

for special education students ages 3-21 to be funded by a grant from the Federal government for 2011-2013.

Board of Directors January 8, 2013 Agenda 3. Manchester Head Start Expansion Grant (FY 12/13) .................................$101,818

for an additional class of 15 low-income preschoolers in a full-day, full-year model to be funded by a grant from the State Department of Education.

D. Appropriation for Redevelopment Agency - upcoming administrative services .........$75,000 9. CONSENT CALENDAR. 10. ACTION ON ITEMS OF PUBLIC HEARING. 11. UNFINISHED BUSINESS. A. Appointments to Boards and Commissions which have members with terms expiring in

November 2012 *T represents appointments that were tabled; *R Represents reappointments; *A represents newly appointed members to the Boards and Commissions.

Board/Commission Name Term Expiring Cheney Brothers National Historic District Commission Ex Officio – Manc. Historical Soc. John Dormer, 58 Patriot Lane November 2013 Cheney Hall Foundation, Inc. Theresa Ike, 201-M New State Rd (D) November 2015 Commission for Elderly Services and People with Disabilities Vacant November 2013 Commission on Human Relations Vacant November 2014 Zoning Board of Appeals

ZBA Alternate - Armando Darna, 442 Olcott St (R) November 2017 B. Appointment of an alternate member to the Zoning Board of Appeals with a term expiring

November 2015 to fill the vacancy left by Michael Stebe. C. Appointment of a member to the Library Advisory Board with a term expiring

November 2014 to fill the vacancy left by Barbara Higley. 12. NEW BUSINESS. * A. Appropriation to Special Projects (under $500) as follows: 1. Office of Neighborhood and Families Livable Neighborhood Misc. Revenue ........$25 for future neighborhood initiatives to be financed by tag sale proceeds.

2. Manchester Animal Control ................................................................................$100 to be financed by a donation from S. Kulbaski and L. Krob which is gratefully acknowledged and accepted.

* B. Acceptance of resignation of Rudy Hrubala (R) from the Housing Commission with a term expiring November 2015. C. Appointment of a member (R) to the Housing Commission to fill the vacancy left by Rudy Hrubala, with a term expiring November 2015. D. Resolution Notifying CRCOG of Participation in Certain Regional Grant applications

to the State. * E. Rescission of appointment of Carol Shanley (U) to the Housing Authority with a term expiring November 2017. * F. Appointment of Carol Shanley (I), 190 Oak Grove, to the Housing Authority with a term of March 20 to November 2017.

G. Review Broad Street design. 13. COMMENT AND DISCUSSION BY BOARD MEMBERS ON ITEMS FOR

FUTURE AGENDA OR OF GENERAL CONCERN.

14. ADJOURNMENT. CONSENT CALENDAR: Items marked by an * which are not subsequently removed from the consent calendar by a Director are approved under item #9 of this Agenda.

ACTIONS REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS

DECEMBER 11, 2012 – 7:00 P.M. LINCOLN CENTER HEARING ROOM

ONE MEETING AGENDA

PRESENT: Mayor Diana, Deputy Mayor Moran, Secretary O’Neill, Directors Kissmann, Gates, Topping, Pelletier, Tweedie, and Holmes

ALSO: General Manager Shanley and Town Attorney Barry EXECUTIVE SESSION The Board went into Executive Session at 6:00 p.m. to discuss real estate negotiations and pending litigation and concluded at 6:55 p.m. Present for the matter of real estate negotiations were Mayor Diana, Deputy Mayor Moran, Secretary O’Neill, Directors Kissmann, Gates, Topping, Pelletier, Tweedie, and Holmes, General Manager Shanley, Director of Neighborhood Services and Economic Development Pellegrini and four members of the Redevelopment Agency: Mr. Devanney, Mr. Schneider, Mr. Darby, and Mr. Spadaccini. Present for the matter of pending litigation were Mayor Diana, Deputy Mayor Moran, Secretary O’Neill, Directors Gates, Topping, Pelletier, Tweedie, and Holmes, General Manager Shanley and Assistant Town Attorney Sullivan. No votes were taken.

1. MEETING CALLED TO ORDER.

The meeting was called to order at 7:02 p.m. All in attendance participated in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag, led by Mayor Diana, and a moment of silence in memory of Malvrick Donkor.

4. ADOPTION OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING. #398-12 A. ADOPTED - Actions, November 13, 2012 – Regular Meeting #399-12 B. ADOPTED - Minutes, November 13, 2012 – Regular Meeting #400-12 C. ADOPTED - Minutes, November 27, 2012 – Policy Briefing Meeting O'Neill/Moran Nine Voted in Favor 9. CONSENT CALENDAR (with Item 12.I added). 8A. Appropriation to Special Projects as follows: #401-12 1. Police Donations Revenue Account - Manchester Police Explorer Post ..... $11,140 to be funded by fundraising through CT Maher ($10,630), dues ($15) and donations from CT Civil War Commemorative Committee ($200), 2012 Cruisin on Main Committee ($200), P. Orfitelli ($50), P. Dorsey ($20) and anonymous ($25) which are gratefully acknowledged and accepted.

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#402-12 2. Youth Service Bureau .....................................................................................$5,675 to support substance abuse prevention activities to be financed by a grant from East of the River Action for Substance Abuse Elimination Inc. (ERASE). 8B. Appropriations to Education Special Projects as follows: #403-12 1. Bilingual Education Program (2012/2013) .....................................................$5,856 to be financed by a grant from the Connecticut State Department of Education. #404-12 2. Manchester Education Association (MEA) President ..................................$25,661

for .50 release time for the 2012/2013 school year to be financed by MEA. #405-12 3. Out-of-District Magnet School Transportation (FY 12/13) ........................$133,773 to be financed by the State of Connecticut Department of Education. #406-12 8C. Appropriation to Capital Improvement Reserve – Public Works Equipment ....$26,012 to be funded by the sale of surplus vehicles and equipment to be used toward the Town share of funding of the three hybrid vehicles being partially funded through the 2012 Connecticut Clean Fuel Grant. #407-12 8D. 1. Approval of a resolution authorizing the appropriation of $40,000 for the purchase

of a trailer-mounted generator for the Upper Glastonbury Booster Pump Station and authorizing the Town to submit applications and enter into a project funding agreement with the State of Connecticut and any obligations related thereto. #408-12 2. Approval of a resolution authorizing the appropriation of $115,000 for the replacement of the emergency generator at the Birch Mountain Booster Pump Station and authorizing the Town to submit applications and enter into a project funding agreement with the State of Connecticut and any obligations related thereto. #409-12 12A. Acceptance of resignation of Donna Roberto (R) from the Zoning Board of Appeals with a term expiring November 2015. #410-12 12C. Acceptance of resignation of Michael Stebe (D) from the Zoning Board of Appeals (alternate member) with a term expiring November 2015. #411-12 12E. Acceptance of resignation of Barbara Higley (R) from the Library Advisory Board with a term expiring November 2014. #412-12 12I. Authorization for the General Manager to move forward with feasibility/architectural analysis agreements on behalf of the SMARTR Committee. O’Neill/Moran Nine Voted in Favor 11. UNFINISHED BUSINESS. A. Appointments to Boards and Commissions which have members with terms expiring

in November 2012 *T represents appointments that were tabled; *R Represents reappointments; *A represents newly appointed members to the Boards and Commissions.

Board/Commission Name Term Expiring Cheney Brothers National Historic District Commission Ex Officio – Manc. Historical Soc. T-John Dormer, 58 Patriot Lane November 2013 #413-12 Moran/O’Neill Nine Voted in Favor


Cheney Hall Foundation, Inc. A-Stephen T. Penny, 114 Vernon St. W (D) November 2015 T-Theresa Ike, 201-M New State Rd (D) November 2015 #414-12 Moran/O’Neill Nine Voted in Favor Commission for Elderly Services and People with Disabilities T-Vacant November 2013 A-Ken Hagenow, 111 Olcott St (R) November 2014 A-Zachary Davis, 252 Redwood Dr (R) November 2014 #415-12 Pelletier/O’Neill Nine Voted in Favor Commission on Human Relations T-Vacant November 2014

#416-12 Pelletier/Holmes Nine Voted in Favor Housing Authority A-Carol Shanley, 190 Oak Grove (U) November 2017 #417-12 Pelletier/Tweedie Eight Voted in Favor

Topping Abstained Housing Commission R-Rudy Hrubala, 252 Bidwell St (R) November 2015 #418-12 Pelletier/Holmes Nine Voted in Favor Planning and Zoning Commission

PZC Alternate - R-Anthony Petrone, 404 North Main St (R) November 2014 #419-12 Pelletier/Tweedie Nine Voted in Favor Redevelopment Agency A-Stephanie Knybel, 138 Bobby La (D) November 2017 [Manager appointed/Board approved] R-Aaron Ansaldi, 167 Tonica Spring Tr (R) November 2017 R-Aaron Wlochowski, 103 Thayer Rd (R) November 2017 #420-12 Moran/O’Neill Nine Voted in Favor Zoning Board of Appeals

ZBA Alternate - A-Kevin Dougan, 109 Dale Rd (R) November 2017 #421-12 Pelletier/O’Neill Nine Voted in Favor (Please see Action #430-12, which appoints Kevin Dougan as a member of the Zoning Board of Appeals and Action #431-12 which tables the appointment of an alternate member of the Zoning Board of Appeals.) 12. NEW BUSINESS. #422-12 B. TABLED - Appointment of a member to the Zoning Board of Appeals with a term

expiring November 2015 to fill the vacancy left by Donna Roberto. Pelletier/O’Neill Eight Voted in Favor

(Tweedie out of the room)


#423-12 D. TABLED - Appointment of an alternate member to the Zoning Board of Appeals

with a term expiring November 2015 to fill the vacancy left by Michael Stebe.

Moran/O’Neill Eight Voted in Favor (Tweedie out of the room)

#424-12 F. TABLED - Appointment of a member to the Library Advisory Board with a term

expiring November 2014 to fill the vacancy left by Barbara Higley. Moran/O’Neill Eight Voted in Favor


#425-12 G. APPROVED - Approval of a contract for the sale of a portion of 601 Lydall Street to Darrell J. Lupacchino and Tracy L. Longoria and authorization for Scott Shanley, General Manager, to execute the contract on behalf of the Town of Manchester.

O’Neill/Pelletier Nine Voted in Favor

#426-12 H. Center Springs Park – selection of pedestrian access and continuity of Cheney Rail Trail.

#427-12 FAILED – Motion to choose Option 2B, Large Bridge, for the Center Springs Park-

Broad Street Pedestrian Connection Structure. Moran/Topping Three Voted in Favor

Moran, Gates, and Topping Six Voted in Opposition

Diana, O’Neill, Kissmann, Pelletier, Tweedie, and Holmes

#428-12 ADOPTED – Motion to choose Option 1B, Large Arch, for the Center Springs Park – Broad Street Pedestrian Connection Structure. Kissmann/Pelletier Seven Voted in Favor

Diana, O’Neill, Kissmann, Gates, Pelletier, Tweedie, and Holmes Two Voted in Opposition

Moran and Topping 13. COMMENT AND DISCUSSION BY BOARD MEMBERS ON ITEMS FOR

FUTURE AGENDA OR OF GENERAL CONCERN.

#429-12 ADOPTED – Motion to suspend the rules to correct previous motions. Pelletier/Moran Nine Voted in Favor


#430-12 ADOPTED – Motion to APPOINT Kevin Dougan as a member of the Zoning Board of Appeals with a term expiring November 2015 to fill the vacancy left by Donna Roberto. Pelletier/O’Neill Nine Voted in Favor

#431-12 ADOPTED – Motion to TABLE the appointment of an alternate to the Zoning Board of Appeals with a term expiring November 2017. Pelletier/Topping Nine Voted in Favor

14. ADJOURNMENT. #432-12 The meeting was adjourned until the January 8, 2013 Regular Meeting of the Board of Directors at 7:00 p.m. in the Lincoln Center Hearing Room. Tweedie/Moran Nine Voted in Favor

Adjournment: 9:24 p.m.

gem APPROVED: ATTEST: ____________________________________ Secretary, Manchester Board of Directors

MINUTES REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS

DECEMBER 11, 2012 – 7:00 P.M. LINCOLN CENTER HEARING ROOM

ONE MEETING AGENDA

PRESENT: Mayor Diana, Deputy Mayor Moran, Secretary O’Neill, Directors Kissmann, Gates, Topping, Pelletier, Tweedie, and Holmes

ALSO: General Manager Shanley and Town Attorney Barry EXECUTIVE SESSION The Board went into Executive Session at 6:00 p.m. to discuss real estate negotiations and pending litigation and concluded at 6:55 p.m. Present for the matter of real estate negotiations were Mayor Diana, Deputy Mayor Moran, Secretary O’Neill, Directors Kissmann, Gates, Topping, Pelletier, Tweedie, and Holmes, General Manager Shanley, Director of Neighborhood Services and Economic Development Pellegrini and four members of the Redevelopment Agency: Mr. Devanney, Mr. Schneider, Mr. Darby, and Mr. Spadaccini. Present for the matter of pending litigation were Mayor Diana, Deputy Mayor Moran, Secretary O’Neill, Directors Gates, Topping, Pelletier, Tweedie, and Holmes, General Manager Shanley and Assistant Town Attorney Sullivan. No votes were taken.

1. MEETING CALLED TO ORDER.

The meeting was called to order at 7:02 p.m. All in attendance participated in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag, led by Mayor Diana, and a moment of silence in memory of Malvrick Donkor.

2. AWARDS AND PRESENTATIONS. A. Citation recognizing Jill Merriam (Key Hyundai). Mayor Diana explained that there was a recent theft of $20,000 worth of computer

equipment from one of the elementary schools. Jill Merriam heard of the theft and donated $2,000 toward the replacement of the stolen equipment. The Town has benefited from her kindness and generosity and he offered thanks on behalf of the Town.

Ms. Merriam said the Town has been great to Key Hyundai. She has small children and

realizes how important technology is in school. Ms. Merriam thanked the Board of Directors for her Citation.

B. Other Awards Jack McCoy, Chief Information Officer, said this is the eighth time Manchester has won

the Digital Cities Survey. He credits his staff and, increasingly, the community. He thanked Manchester for being interested in technology and being a digital city.

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Mayor Diana congratulated Mark Pellegrini for winning the Bruce Hogan Award. Deputy Mayor Moran said it was 2008 when Directors Peak and Tweedie created the

Manchester Road Race Directors’ Division Award. This year, Director Tweedie will take home the award. This is his third win in five years.

Director Tweedie said there were over 15,000 runners this year and Manchester is by far

the best place to spend Thanksgiving. He thanked his fellow Directors for the award. 3. OPENING OF MEETING TO ELECTORS OR TAXPAYERS WHO WISH TO BE

HEARD ON ANY SUBJECT WITHIN THE JURISDICTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. (Sign-up sheet available 15 minutes prior to the start of the meeting.) Miriam Byroade, 207 Parker Street, said that while the library expansion project failed at the ballot, many issues at Mary Cheney Library are still unresolved, including accessibility, mechanical systems, seating, and program space. Some people are saying we need to focus on the schools right now, but the library serves the educational needs of our community. Ms. Byroade supports the idea of a broad based committee to look into the issues that the current library has. The committee should include library professionals, Town officials, and Manchester citizens. Eileen Sweeney, 86 Hawthorne Street, thinks if a committee is formed to address the library, it should be made up of the citizens of Manchester. It is important to consider relocating some activities to another building. Ms. Sweeney asked Board members to visit CTTrust.org to research historic preservation assistance grants, which will help with moving certain activities from the library into another building. She would like to see a preservation professional on the Planning and Zoning Commission in an advisory position. There is a lot of beautiful infrastructure in our community. She would like to see Nathan Hale School opened as an elementary school and polling place. Studies show the importance of neighborhood schools. Ms. Sweeney is strongly against an additional Walmart on Spencer Street. Manchester should not support its business model. Manchester needs more bus shelters in Town as well as a day shelter. Robert Willis, 12 Silk Terrace, said there are 45 taxpaying units in his neighborhood association that collectively pay $40,000 annually for snow plowing, trash removal, and the like. His neighborhood generates a considerable amount of tax revenue for the Town and he feels when taxing this type of property, there should be some type of tax relief. Currently, his neighborhood is taxed in the same manner as anyone living in Town. He asked that serious consideration be given to his request. Any correspondence can be directed to Mitzie Baker, President of the association, 15 Mulberry Lane. John Morschi, 31 Silk Terrace, explained that Cheney Village is a 55 and over community with 80% of its residents being lifelong citizens. Most seniors live on a fixed income. The association has budgeted $49,000 for services for next year, which is $1,000 per unit per year to purchase the same services anyone else in Town gets in their


tax package. Mr. Morschi has heard that some condominiums and apartments in Town already receive a rebate. He asked for a review of the policy and a partial abatement for Cheney Village. Denise L’Heureux, 33 Myrtle Street, is in opposition to the proposed Walmart. It will put ShopRite and other small businesses in jeopardy. She reminded Board members that the small lumber yards and hardware stores went out of business when Home Depot came to Manchester. As a Town, Manchester should consider what is good, or not, for its citizens. Ms. L’Heureux expressed concern about traffic in the area. Mary Cheney Library does need updating, but the park should remain as is. The center of Town will always have a parking problem. Manchester needs a day center for the homeless. Bonnie Schuetz, 12 Conway Road, understands Ms. Sweeney’s view on Nathan Hale School but thinks these children need to go to other schools to get a better education. We are not going to be able to keep all of the schools open in Manchester. The State and Federal governments are in trouble; taxes will go up. The Town is having problems; we just don’t have the money. Ms. Schuetz expressed concern about the island turning from Center Street onto Broad Street. She wondered why there is so much brick on the sidewalks and observed that Broad Street is narrower.

Tom Stringfellow, 183 Hillstown Road, mentioned a new movie about Abraham

Lincoln, the 150th anniversary of the thirteenth amendment, the 71st anniversary of Pearl Harbor, and Vietnam Vet magazine. Mr. Stringfellow would like to see a Proclamation to honor Vietnam and Korean War Veterans in May. He recommended a magazine regarding people with disabilities, Attitude Magazine, and Leatherneck Magazine. Mr. Stringfellow thinks the Principal at Manchester High School is doing a fine job.

Joe Hachey, 91 Diane Drive, said he is happy the park won’t be impacted and is hoping expansion into the park can now be taken off the table. Manchester is a great place, but that is not reflected in its Senior Center or its Library. We will always have a need for a library. The media may change; but the need for a library will remain. Bob Schneider, 59 Scarborough Road, noted agenda item 12.H and urged the Directors to consider item 2.B, which has the benefit of being the least expensive.

4. ADOPTION OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING. A. ADOPTED - Actions, November 13, 2012 – Regular Meeting B. ADOPTED - Minutes, November 13, 2012 – Regular Meeting C. ADOPTED - Minutes, November 27, 2012 – Policy Briefing Meeting Secretary O’Neill moved and Deputy Mayor Moran seconded the motion.

Nine Voted in Favor 5. COMMUNICATIONS - None.


6. REPORTS. A. Manager’s Report. 1. Wastewater Treatment Facility Construction Update. Ed Soper, Water and Sewer Administrator, reported that the Wastewater Treatment

Facility construction project is ten months ahead of schedule. He reviewed the anticipated schedule which includes a nitrogen removal upgrade, solids handling improvements, and phosphorous removal.

Secretary O’Neill said she requested this update because she knows there is quite a bit

going on and doesn’t think the public is aware. Director Topping asked if there is any cost savings because the project is ahead of

schedule. Mr. Soper said the benefit will be the use of the plant, reduced nitrogen, more efficient

systems and reduced maintenance costs when the project is complete. Director Holmes asked Mr. Soper to elaborate on the change orders. Mr. Soper said there have been some unforeseen circumstances with this project. For

instance, when excavating the dog pound, things were buried there that were not anticipated; removal incurred extra costs. When retrofitting the facility, a wall was opened and unexpected things were discovered. Not all change orders were additions, some were actually deductions.

2. Performance Measures. Brian Wolverton, Management Analyst, explained that the Performance Measure

Initiative began in 2008 and departments were brought into the initiative in groups over four years. All major departments are now involved. Departments in their fourth year are Library, Planning, Youth Services, Town Clerk, and Building Inspection. In their third year are Sanitation, Administrative Services, Engineering, Water and Sewer, and Health. Departments reporting for the first time this year are Police, Finance, Senior Adult and Family Services and Information Systems.

Mr. Wolverton reviewed the next steps which include refining measures, expanding the

use of survey instruments, utilizing data sets for program analysis, managerial decision making and goal setting, expanding their use in the budget document, and seeking recognition from Professional Associations.

Deputy Mayor Moran asked if training is provided to Directors and Managers to assist

with use of data. General Manager Shanley said he encourages people to measure those things that are

important to them and to the residents.


Mr. Wolverton said data becomes useful when changes take place. Currently, a baseline

is being established. B. Other Reports - None. 7. PRESENTATION OF BID WAIVER REQUESTS - None. 8. PUBLIC HEARINGS (formally advertised). A. Appropriation to Special Projects as follows: 1. Police Donations Revenue Account - Manchester Police Explorer Post ..... $11,140 to be funded by fundraising through CT Maher ($10,630), dues ($15) and donations from CT Civil War Commemorative Committee ($200), 2012 Cruisin on Main Committee ($200), P. Orfitelli ($50), P. Dorsey ($20) and anonymous ($25) which are gratefully acknowledged and accepted. 2. Youth Service Bureau .....................................................................................$5,675 to support substance abuse prevention activities to be financed by a grant from East of the River Action for Substance Abuse Elimination Inc. (ERASE).

Mayor Diana opened the floor for public comment at this time. There being no public comment, the hearing on this item was closed.

B. Appropriations to Education Special Projects as follows: 1. Bilingual Education Program (2012/2013) .....................................................$5,856 to be financed by a grant from the Connecticut State Department of Education. 2. Manchester Education Association (MEA) President ..................................$25,661

for .50 release time for the 2012/2013 school year to be financed by MEA. 3. Out-of-District Magnet School Transportation (FY 12/13) ........................$133,773 to be financed by the State of Connecticut Department of Education. Mayor Diana opened the floor for public comment at this time. Tom Stringfellow, 183 Hillstown Road, supports bilingual education and any money we

can appropriate now in light of the cuts. We should invest in education; public education is important.

There being no further public comment, the hearing on this item was closed. C. Appropriation to Capital Improvement Reserve – Public Works Equipment ....$26,012 to be funded by the sale of surplus vehicles and equipment to be used toward the Town share of funding of the three hybrid vehicles being partially funded through the 2012 Connecticut Clean Fuel Grant. Mayor Diana opened the floor for public comment at this time. There being no

public comment, the hearing on this item was closed.


D. 1. Approval of a resolution authorizing the appropriation of $40,000 for the purchase of a trailer-mounted generator for the Upper Glastonbury Booster Pump Station and authorizing the Town to submit applications and enter into a project funding agreement with the State of Connecticut and any obligations related thereto.

2. Approval of a resolution authorizing the appropriation of $115,000 for the replacement of the emergency generator at the Birch Mountain Booster

Pump Station and authorizing the Town to submit applications and enter into a project funding agreement with the State of Connecticut and any obligations

related thereto. General Manager Shanley explained that this is a capital project that has been in the

budget. Due to the 45% reimbursement by the State, it was decided to take action now. Mayor Diana opened the floor for public comment at this time. Tom Stringfellow, 183 Hillstown Road, supports both items. The last two storms have

left people without power for days. We need backup power and need to be prepared. There being no further public comment the hearing on this item was closed. 9. CONSENT CALENDAR (with Item 12.I added). 8A. Appropriation to Special Projects as follows: 1. Police Donations Revenue Account - Manchester Police Explorer Post ..... $11,140 to be funded by fundraising through CT Maher ($10,630), dues ($15) and donations from CT Civil War Commemorative Committee ($200), 2012 Cruisin on Main Committee ($200), P. Orfitelli ($50), P. Dorsey ($20) and anonymous ($25) which are gratefully acknowledged and accepted. 2. Youth Service Bureau .....................................................................................$5,675 to support substance abuse prevention activities to be financed by a grant from East of the River Action for Substance Abuse Elimination Inc. (ERASE). 8B. Appropriations to Education Special Projects as follows: 1. Bilingual Education Program (2012/2013) .....................................................$5,856 to be financed by a grant from the Connecticut State Department of Education. 2. Manchester Education Association (MEA) President ..................................$25,661

for .50 release time for the 2012/2013 school year to be financed by MEA. 3. Out-of-District Magnet School Transportation (FY 12/13) ........................$133,773 to be financed by the State of Connecticut Department of Education. 8C. Appropriation to Capital Improvement Reserve – Public Works Equipment ....$26,012 to be funded by the sale of surplus vehicles and equipment to be used toward the Town share of funding of the three hybrid vehicles being partially funded through the 2012 Connecticut Clean Fuel Grant.


8D. 1. Approval of a resolution authorizing the appropriation of $40,000 for the purchase

of a trailer-mounted generator for the Upper Glastonbury Booster Pump Station and authorizing the Town to submit applications and enter into a project funding agreement with the State of Connecticut and any obligations related thereto. 2. Approval of a resolution authorizing the appropriation of $115,000 for the replacement of the emergency generator at the Birch Mountain Booster Pump Station and authorizing the Town to submit applications and enter into a project funding agreement with the State of Connecticut and any obligations related thereto. 12A. Acceptance of resignation of Donna Roberto (R) from the Zoning Board of Appeals with a term expiring November 2015. 12C. Acceptance of resignation of Michael Stebe (D) from the Zoning Board of Appeals (alternate member) with a term expiring November 2015. 12E. Acceptance of resignation of Barbara Higley (R) from the Library Advisory Board with a term expiring November 2014. 12I. Authorization for the General Manager to move forward with feasibility/architectural analysis agreements on behalf of the SMARTR Committee. Secretary O’Neill moved and Deputy Mayor Moran seconded the motion.

Nine Voted in Favor 10. ACTION ON ITEMS OF PUBLIC HEARING - None. 11. UNFINISHED BUSINESS. A. Appointments to Boards and Commissions which have members with terms expiring

in November 2012 *T represents appointments that were tabled; *R Represents reappointments; *A represents newly appointed members to the Boards and Commissions.

Board/Commission Name Term Expiring Cheney Brothers National Historic District Commission Ex Officio – Manc. Historical Soc. T-John Dormer, 58 Patriot Lane November 2013 Deputy Mayor Moran moved and Secretary O’Neill seconded the motion.

Nine Voted in Favor Cheney Hall Foundation, Inc. A-Stephen T. Penny, 114 Vernon St. W (D) November 2015 T-Theresa Ike, 201-M New State Rd (D) November 2015

Deputy Mayor Moran moved and Secretary O’Neill seconded the motion. Nine Voted in Favor


Commission for Elderly Services and People with Disabilities T-Vacant November 2013 A-Ken Hagenow, 111 Olcott St (R) November 2014 A-Zachary Davis, 252 Redwood Dr (R) November 2014 Director Pelletier moved and Secretary O’Neill seconded the motion.

Nine Voted in Favor Commission on Human Relations T-Vacant November 2014 Director Pelletier moved and Director Holmes seconded the motion.

Nine Voted in Favor Housing Authority A-Carol Shanley, 190 Oak Grove (U) November 2017

Director Pelletier moved and Director Tweedie seconded the motion.

Eight Voted in Favor Topping Abstained

Housing Commission R-Rudy Hrubala, 252 Bidwell St (R) November 2015 Director Pelletier moved and Director Holmes seconded the motion.

Nine Voted in Favor Planning and Zoning Commission

PZC Alternate - R-Anthony Petrone, 404 North Main St (R) November 2014 Director Pelletier moved and Director Tweedie seconded the motion.

Nine Voted in Favor Redevelopment Agency A-Stephanie Knybel, 138 Bobby La (D) November 2017 [Manager appointed/Board approved] R-Aaron Ansaldi, 167 Tonica Spring Tr (R) November 2017 R-Aaron Wlochowski, 103 Thayer Rd (R) November 2017 Deputy Mayor Moran moved and Secretary O’Neill seconded the motion.

Nine Voted in Favor Zoning Board of Appeals

ZBA Alternate - A-Kevin Dougan, 109 Dale Rd (R) November 2017 Director Pelletier moved and Secretary O’Neill seconded the motion.

Nine Voted in Favor (Please see two motions made under Agenda Item 13, one of which appoints Kevin Dougan as a member of the Zoning Board of Appeals and the other which tables the appointment of an alternate member of the Zoning Board of Appeals.)


12. NEW BUSINESS. B. TABLED - Appointment of a member to the Zoning Board of Appeals with a term

expiring November 2015 to fill the vacancy left by Donna Roberto. Director Pelletier moved and Secretary O’Neill seconded the motion.

Eight Voted in Favor (Tweedie out of the room)

D. TABLED - Appointment of an alternate member to the Zoning Board of Appeals

with a term expiring November 2015 to fill the vacancy left by Michael Stebe.

Deputy Mayor Moran moved and Secretary O’Neill seconded the motion. Eight Voted in Favor


F. TABLED - Appointment of a member to the Library Advisory Board with a term expiring November 2014 to fill the vacancy left by Barbara Higley.

Deputy Mayor Moran moved and Secretary O’Neill seconded the motion.

Eight Voted in Favor (Tweedie out of the room)

G. APPROVED - Approval of a contract for the sale of a portion of 601 Lydall Street to

Darrell J. Lupacchino and Tracy L. Longoria and authorization for Scott Shanley, General Manager, to execute the contract on behalf of the Town of Manchester.

Secretary O’Neill moved and Director Pelletier seconded the motion.

Nine Voted in Favor

H. Center Springs Park – selection of pedestrian access and continuity of Cheney Rail Trail.

General Manager Shanley explained that significant effort has been made to address all of the issues that various parties have brought forward. He is hoping the Board of Directors will give final approval on an option tonight so this issue can be brought back to the Redevelopment Agency and moved forward. Jeff LaMalva, Town Engineer, explained that he and Mr. Carlino previously presented some options for a connection between Center Springs Park and Broad Street. At that time it was made clear that the connection should be designed for pedestrians only. There were concerns with the overall length of the tunnel because of security and lighting issues. His department was asked to come up with options to make that structure more pleasing and secure. Working with Fuss & O’Neill’s Structural Engineers, they have developed four options which he displayed and described.


Deputy Mayor Moran asked how one would get to the tunnel from Broad Street. General Manager Shanley said there is no specific plan; the work should be done when the culvert is put in. Director Topping asked if an entrance to the park is put in and people use it, will they be trespassing. He asked about the cost to fill in the rail bed and return it to its natural state and Mr. Shanley responded the cost would be in the $500,000 range including the culvert replacement. Secretary O’Neill asked what people would be looking at when looking east to west. Mr. LaMalva said the concept plan is to develop a parking area and parking lot. Secretary O’Neill asked if one would be looking at the back of Computer Tune and Lube. Mark Carlino, Director of Public Works, added that one would also be looking at the former Chinese Restaurant. Secretary O’Neill wondered if there is a way to limit the view from the park so one is not seeing the backs of buildings. Mr. LaMalva suspects that, unless a very large passageway is chosen, it would be difficult to see anything but the sky and tips of trees from that far back. As the project develops he will be able to be more specific, but there is a good amount of land in between the two areas. Director Gates asked what type of surface the structure would have. Mr. LaMalva said there are a number of different options including gravel, wooden deck, and a paved surface. Director Holmes asked if the Town owns property there. Mr. Shanley said the Town does not. The Redevelopment Agency suggested a more comprehensive approach, but the Board of Directors’ instructions were to focus on the cut through and the drainage.

Mayor Diana thanked Mr. LaMalva and Mr. Carlino for addressing the Board of Directors’ comments and priorities. He is in favor of Option 1B. Director Kissmann also leans toward Option 1B. They are all the same width but 1B is much more pleasing to look at. Director Tweedie said Option 1B is his choice for safety and aesthetic reasons.


Director Pelletier said she also favors Option 1B. Option 2B could be adaptable for two-way traffic but with Option 1B, it would be expensive to accomplish that. Director Holmes said Option 2B is too wide; Option 1B is her choice as well. Director Topping said he understands his colleagues’ concerns regarding vehicular traffic. What we are all looking at is a sterile environment. He asked Board members to picture the structure with spray paint graffiti. There is the added issue of people being afraid to pass through. He does not want to see vehicular traffic using this entrance, but cannot vote in favor of something that will make people afraid. He is still in favor of Option 2B and wondered if there is anything that can be done so the bridge is not quite as large in length.

Director Holmes said she understand the graffiti concern and wondered if using artistic graffiti like in the east side neighborhood would pre-empt any tagging.

FAILED – Motion to choose Option 2B, Large Bridge, for the Center Springs Park-

Broad Street Pedestrian Connection Structure. Deputy Mayor Moran moved and Director Topping seconded the motion.

Three Voted in Favor Moran, Gates, and Topping

Six Voted in Opposition Diana, O’Neill, Kissmann, Pelletier, Tweedie, and Holmes

Deputy Mayor Moran said part of the development in the future is to entice people to get into the park. A wider arch and bridge would do that. People want safety.

ADOPTED – Motion to choose Option 1B, Large Arch, for the Center Springs Park – Broad Street Pedestrian Connection Structure. Director Kissmann moved and Director Pelletier seconded the motion.

Seven Voted in Favor Diana, O’Neill, Kissmann, Gates, Pelletier, Tweedie, and Holmes

Two Voted in Opposition Moran and Topping

13. COMMENT AND DISCUSSION BY BOARD MEMBERS ON ITEMS FOR

FUTURE AGENDA OR OF GENERAL CONCERN. Director Tweedie has had several discussions with citizens with concerns about the

Broad Street project and the islands that have been placed there. He explained to people that the design was done by the State. On paper, the islands look good, but functionally they are a disaster. This issue needs to be addressed.

Director Kissmann recently attended an assembly at Bennet Academy, which stands out as one of the premier schools. The students and staff should be proud.


ADOPTED – Motion to suspend the rules to correct previous motions.

Director Pelletier moved and Deputy Mayor Moran seconded the motion.

Nine Voted in Favor ADOPTED – Motion to APPOINT Kevin Dougan as a member of the Zoning Board

of Appeals with a term expiring November 2015 to fill the vacancy left by Donna Roberto. Director Pelletier moved and Secretary O’Neill seconded the motion.

Nine Voted in Favor

ADOPTED – Motion to TABLE the appointment of an alternate to the Zoning Board of Appeals with a term expiring November 2017. Director Pelletier moved and Director Topping seconded the motion.

Nine Voted in Favor

Deputy Mayor Moran noted some comments regarding the Library earlier in the meeting and asked if an item will be on the agenda in the near future. General Manager Shanley said a special public hearing will be held in January, either as part of a regular meeting or as a special meeting. Director Holmes said action needs to be taken on the library; it is deteriorating and she would like to see it receive a facelift as soon as possible. Mayor Diana said he hasn’t forgotten about the library; it will be addressed. He wished everyone Happy Holidays.

14. ADJOURNMENT. The meeting was adjourned until the January 8, 2013 Regular Meeting of the Board of Directors at 7:00 p.m. in the Lincoln Center Hearing Room. Director Tweedie moved and Deputy Mayor Moran seconded the motion.

Nine Voted in Favor Adjournment: 9:24 p.m. gem APPROVED: ATTEST: ____________________________________ Secretary, Manchester Board of Directors

TO: Scott Shanley, General Manager DATE: November 30, 2012 SUBJECT: Appropriation: $3,692.00 Background: The Manchester Police Department Police Explorer Post #77 has received net proceeds in the amount of $3,692.00 from fund-raising through CT Maher. These amounts have been deposited into the First Niagara account and are accounted for in MUNIS. Financial Impact: $3,692.00 should be appropriated to the Police Donations Revenue Account. Other Board/Commission Action: None Recommendations: That the entire $3,692.00 be placed on the next Board of Directors’ agenda for acceptance and appropriation and deposited in the appropriate accounts. Attachments: Deposit slips/C.T. Maher Promotions, Inc. Weekly Sales Account Report forwarded to Accounting (Report #4). ____________________________ Chief Marc L. Montminy Cc: Barbara Wengrzynek, Accounting Capt. Christopher Davis, Administrative Srvcs Division Commander Ofc. Adam Marois Administration-Explorer File

TO: Scott Shanley, General Manager DATE: December 18, 2012 SUBJECT: Appropriation: $5,920.00 Background: The Manchester Police Department Police Explorer Post #77 has received net proceeds in the amount of $5,920.00 from fund-raising through CT Maher. These amounts have been deposited into the First Niagara account and are accounted for in MUNIS. Financial Impact: $5,920.00 should be appropriated to the Police Donations Revenue Account. Other Board/Commission Action: None Recommendations: That the entire $5,920.00 be placed on the next Board of Directors’ agenda for acceptance and appropriation and deposited in the appropriate accounts. Attachments: Deposit slips/C.T. Maher Promotions, Inc. Weekly Sales Account Report forwarded to Accounting (Report #6). ____________________________ Chief Marc L. Montminy Cc: Barbara Wengrzynek, Accounting Capt. Christopher Davis, Administrative Srvcs Division Commander Ofc. Adam Marois Administration-Explorer File

TO: Scott Shanley, General Manager DATE: December 11, 2012 SUBJECT: Appropriation: $4,265.00 Background: The Manchester Police Department Police Explorer Post #77 has received net proceeds in the amount of $4,265.00 from fund-raising through CT Maher. These amounts have been deposited into the First Niagara account and are accounted for in MUNIS. Financial Impact: $4,265.00 should be appropriated to the Police Donations Revenue Account. Other Board/Commission Action: None Recommendations: That the entire $4,265.00 be placed on the next Board of Directors’ agenda for acceptance and appropriation and deposited in the appropriate accounts. Attachments: Deposit slips/C.T. Maher Promotions, Inc. Weekly Sales Account Report forwarded to Accounting (Report #5). ____________________________ Chief Marc L. Montminy Cc: Barbara Wengrzynek, Accounting Capt. Christopher Davis, Administrative Srvcs Division Commander Ofc. Adam Marois Administration-Explorer File

TO: Scott Shanley, General Manager DATE: December 18, 2012 SUBJECT: Appropriation: $40.00 Background: The Manchester Police Department Police Explorer Post #77 has received four (4) checks for Explorer dues totaling $40.00. Financial Impact: $40.00 should be appropriated to the Police Donations Revenue Account. Other Board/Commission Action: None Recommendations: That the entire $40.00 be placed on the next Board of Directors’ agenda for acceptance and appropriation. Attachments: Check(s) sent to Accounting. (***These funds are to be deposited into the FIRST NIAGARA ACCOUNT ***). ____________________________ Chief Marc L. Montminy Cc: Barbara Wengrzynek – Accounting Capt. Christopher Davis, Administrative Services Division Commander

Ofc. Adam Marois Admin. – Explorer File

TO: Scott Shanley, General Manager DATE: November 30, 2012 SUBJECT: Appropriation: $10.00 Background: The Manchester Police Department Police Explorer Post #77 has received one (1) donation check in the amount of $10.00 from A. Main of Manchester. This donation is gratefully accepted and acknowledged. Financial Impact: $10.00 should be appropriated to the Police Donations Revenue Account. Other Board/Commission Action: None Recommendations: That the entire $10.00 be placed on the next Board of Directors’ agenda for acceptance and appropriation. Attachments: Check(s) sent to Accounting. (***These funds are to be deposited into the FIRST NIAGARA ACCOUNT ***). ____________________________ Chief Marc L. Montminy Cc: Barbara Wengrznek, Accounting

Capt. Christopher Davis Ofc. Adam Marois

Admin. – Explorer File

TO: Scott Shanley, General Manager DATE: December 11, 2012 SUBJECT: Appropriation: $40.00 Background: The Manchester Police Department Police Explorer Post #77 has received two (2) checks comprised of Dues ($20.00) and one (1) check in the amount of $20.00 as a donation from P. Skinner of Manchester, CT which are gratefully received and acknowledged. Financial Impact: $400.00 should be appropriated to the Police Donations Revenue Account. Other Board/Commission Action: None Recommendations: That the entire $40.00 be placed on the next Board of Directors’ agenda for acceptance and appropriation. Attachments: Check(s) sent to Accounting; (***These funds are to be deposited into the FIRST NIAGARA ACCOUNT ***). ____________________________ Chief Marc L. Montminy Cc: Barbara Wengrzynek – Accounting Capt. Christopher Davis, Administrative Services Division Commander

Ofc. Adam Marois Admin. – Explorer File

TO: Scott Shanley, General Manager FROM: Marc Montminy, Chief of Police DATE: December 27, 2012 SUBJECT: Police Motor Vehicle Account - $9,053.00 Background: These funds were the result of the sale, at auction, of town owned police vehicles and ECN seized vehicles. Discussion/Analysis: The funds will be used for the purchase and/or maintenance and repair of vehicles. Financial Impact: $6,501.00 to be deposited into the Federal Asset Forfeiture Account. $2,552.00 to be deposited into the Asset Forfeiture ECN MV Repairs Account Other Board/Commission Action: None Recommendations: Request that the funds be accepted by the board and deposited in the appropriate accounts. Attachments: Bid List ____________________________ Chief Marc Montminy

Town of Manchester Office of Neighborhoods and Families

To: Scott Shanley, General Manager From: Christopher Silver, Director, Office of Neighborhoods and Families Subject: June Agenda Item –East Side Neighborhood Tag Sale Date: December 4, 2012 Background. The Office of Neighborhoods and Families has received $25 from the rental of spaces for the East Side Livable Neighborhood Group Neighborhood Tag Sale held on the grounds of Nathan Hale School on Saturday, September 22nd. This fundraising event was to raise monies for the East Side Livable Neighborhood group to help subsidize future East Side Neighborhood initiatives. Discussion/Analysis. Financial Impact. Other Board/Commission Action. Recommendations. I am recommending that an item be placed on the Board’s January agenda accepting the fundraised revenue and appropriating $25 to the Office of Neighborhood’s and Families Livable Neighborhood Misc Revenue Account (26033801 4600 SG228) Attachments. Cc: Greg Simmons, Director of Finance Donna Huot, Executive Assistant

Manchester Police Department Inter-office Memorandum

To: Scott Shanley, General Manager Date: December 18, 2012 Subject: Board Agenda Item – Animal Control Donations $100.00 Manchester Animal Control has received one (1) check donation in the amount of $100.00 from S. Kulbaski and L. Krob of Manchester, CT which is gratefully acknowledged and accepted. I request that the amount of $100.00 be placed on the next Board of Directors’ agenda for acceptance and appropriation. _____________________________ Marc L. Montminy Chief of Police Check(s) and/or cash sent to: Accounting Cc: Capt. Christopher Davis, Admin. Services Division Commander

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RUDOLPHF.HRUBALA 252 BIDWELL ST., UNIT 10 MANCHESTER, CT 06040 860-649-8097

RECEIVED 860-830-6843 (C) R.HRUBALA42@COX

Drr: J<9 2012

Board of Directors Office December 16,2012

Mr. Gary Anderson Housing Commission Liaison Town ofManchester P.O. Box 191 Manchester, CT 06045

Dear Mr. Anderson:

Having recently been unanimously appointed as Chairman of The Republican Town Committee I regretfully tender my resignation from the Housing Commission. With the increased demand on my time as Chairman I do not believe I could serve the Housing Commission, and ultimately the residents ofManchester, in the manner in which they deserve.

The Housing Commission provides a valuable service to our community and I wish them well as they continue their work in 2013.

Kindest regards,

Rudy Hrubala

cc: Scott Shanley, General Manager Joseph Camposeo, Town Clerk Leo V. Diana, Mayor

Budget and Research Office Town of Manchester, Connecticut

To: Scott Shanley, General Manager From: Julian Freund, Budget and Research Officer Subject: Applications for Funding Through Regional Performance Incentive Program Date: December 28, 2012 Background: The State of Connecticut has periodically provided funding for the Regional Performance Incentive Program. This grant program, administered by the Office of Policy and Management (OPM), is intended to promote regional partnerships in the delivery of municipal services. Regional planning agencies, such as the Capitol Region Council of Governments (CRCOG), are encouraged to take the lead in developing grant proposals for regional initiatives among their respective member municipalities. Prior rounds of funding of this program have directly benefitted the Town of Manchester through the following projects: • The Regional Emergency Operations Center on Olcott Street • Updating of GIS flight and mapping data • Development of a building permitting system • The Regional Animal Control Facility in South Windsor CRCOG is once again coordinating the development of grant proposals for the region. For the current round of funding, the following five grant proposals are expected to be submitted.

1. Code Enforcement Software 2. Human Resources On‐line Clearinghouse and Templates 3. Call Handling and Response Triage System 4. Regional Computer Forensics Laboratory 5. Regional Mutual Disaster Recovery

Each is described in the attached summary prepared by CRCOG. Discussion/Analysis: As part of the application package, OPM requires resolutions in support of the proposals from participating municipalities. When deciding which projects are awarded funding, OPM favors projects that have widespread support throughout a region. Resolutions of support do not commit the Town to implement any of the projects that are proposed, or to any costs that may be associated with a project.

Financial Impact: For projects that are ultimately implemented (and for which the Town of Manchester opts to participate), the financial impact will be the avoidance or defraying of start‐up or development costs. As the process moves forward, each project will be analyzed for potential operating cost impacts before committing the Town’s participation. Recommendation: The recommendation is for the Board of Directors to pass the resolution in support of the Regional Performance Incentive grant applications submitted by the Capitol Region Council of Governments. The Board of Directors will continue to be updated on funding status and the progress of each initiative.

OPM Regional Performance Incentive Grants Summary of 2012 Funding Applications

CRCOG Policy Board Approved

Code Enforcement Software (estimated $450,000) Code enforcement software is software that would report and track code enforcement violations and day to day code enforcement department activities. The application should include a mobile component for inspection and on‐site reporting purposes. Human Resources On‐line Clearinghouse and Templates (estimated $50,000) Establishing a robust, on‐line clearinghouse (possibly via a stand‐alone micro‐site off of the CRCOG website) to post sample HR documents, templates and related data, including, but not limited to, Personnel Policies, Pay Scales for Unaffiliated Employees, HR Checklists, Job Descriptions, Performance Appraisal Systems and Union Contracts. Templates of select documents for towns to modify/customize would be created by a hired HR consultant. Call Handling and Response Triage (estimated $150,000) Create a complementary system to the Web EOC. This application would be a logging management system for local needs. For example, reporting downed trees on certain streets, or lights not working at a certain intersection, etc. With the system, towns would be able to prioritize needs and deploy town resources effectively. Regional Computer Forensics Laboratory (estimated $250K) CRCOG staff is working in conjunction with the Capitol Region Chiefs of Police Association to explore the concept of a regional forensics laboratory dedicated to computer crimes. With the increase in computer crimes (including online fraud and financial crimes, digital production and dissemination of child pornography, online predators seeking child victims, stalking, harassment, and threatening) there is an overload at the State Laboratory and municipalities are often doing this work on their own. This project proposes to provide space, equipment, software licenses and training. Participating municipalities would assign investigators to the lab who in turn would receive and maintain the training necessary to successfully resolve these complex investigations for their agencies. The project team would also seek out private sector partners. Regional Mutual Disaster Recovery (estimate approximately $80K) Create a network of towns in the region to acts as mutual disaster recovery locations. This would enable towns to recover more quickly from a disaster and have its back‐office functions available and running in a nearby town within a short period of time. The project could include a “cloud” component where backups could be performed to a third party location at a tertiary backup.

Resolution OPM Regional Performance Incentive Program

Whereas Section 5 of Public Act 11‐61 (An Act Concerning Responsible Growth) passed by the Connecticut General Assembly provides statewide incentive grants to regional planning organizations for projects that involve shared services; and Whereas the Capitol Region Council of Governments is acting as a convener and facilitator of service sharing projects around the CRCOG region; and Whereas the Policy Board of CRCOG passed a resolution authorizing development and submittal of an application package to the State Office of Policy and Management for funding under the Regional Performance Incentive Grant Program, on behalf of the Council’s member municipalities, and municipalities of other regions, which are participating in Council initiatives; and Whereas, the Chief Elected Officials and municipal staff of the Capitol Region have developed a list of service sharing project proposals that will be included in this application package, to the benefit of individual municipalities and the region as a whole; and Whereas the Town of Manchester has expressed an interest in taking part in the following project proposals:

1. Code Enforcement Software 2. Human Resources On‐line Clearinghouse and Templates 3. Call Handling and Response Triage System 4. Regional Computer Forensics Laboratory 5. Regional Mutual Disaster Recovery

Now, Therefore Be It Resolved that the Manchester Board of Directors does hereby endorse the above referenced Regional Performance Incentive Program project proposals and authorizes the General Manager to sign all necessary agreements and take all necessary actions to allow for the Town’s participation in this program. Dated: ______________________________ Lisa O’Neill, Secretary Action No.: Board of Directors Town of Manchester

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