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Prepared by: Citizens’ Research Education Network,
Hartford Public Library, and Hartford 2000
There were 79 items on the
regular agenda. The Council meeting was preceded by a public
hearing on charter revision and a open
issue public hearing that will begin at 7:30. The Council meeting will be at 8 P. M. at Hartford City Hall in Council
Chambers.
Benefit Options for Employees
Retiring Early or Laid-off -- The first two items on the regular agenda are
a public hearing on two ordinances regarding benefits for employees who retire
early or who are laid off as a result of 2002-2003 budget cuts. The first ordinance would allow an employee
who retires voluntarily before June 30, 2002 to choose between a six-month
subsidy of health insurance or a pay bonus of one week’s pay for every year of
service up to ten weeks. The second
ordinance would allow any employee laid-off because of budget cuts to choose
between 6 months medical coverage or one week’s pay for every year of service
up to six weeks. Both ordinances would
require the agreements of the employee’s appropriate bargaining unit. (Items 1 & 2)
Charter Revision – The
Council will vote on two resolutions concerning the recent report of the Charter
Revision Commission. Both request a
meeting between the Council and Commission to discuss items in the Commission’s
report. The resolutions mention as
items of concern, among other things: powers and duties of the Mayor and
Council, geographic districting, composition of the school board (elected or
appointed), and appointment powers of the Mayor. (Item #39 & 44)
Workforce Taskforce -- On
the recommendation of Mayor Eddie Perez, the Council will vote on a resolution
which would establish a task force of high level corporate and community
leaders to develop a comprehensive set of recommendations for training young
people for the workforce. According to
the resolution there are approximately 4,000 14 – 21 year olds in Hartford who
are out of school. The task force will
have staff support from the Capital Region Workforce Development Board and the
United Way of the Capital Region. (Item
#38)
Community Development Block
Grant Restrictions -- On the recommendation of Majority Leader Elizabeth
Horton Sheff, the Council will vote on a resolution which would limit agencies
receiving Community Development Block Grant Funds in the Public Services
category to only three consecutive years of funding. According to the resolution, the city receives many more requests
for funds in this category than it can support and some programs have received
funds for five years and more. (Item
#43)
Video Representation – On
the recommendation of Mayor Perez, the Council will vote on a resolution which
would allow a council member to participate in a Council meeting via video,
telephone, or other electronic means. (Item # 21)
If you have any questions about the agenda call Greg Vickers at CREN, 249-1416. The Citizens' Research Education Network is a non-profit research and education center for Hartford community-based organizations. |
