Council Review
Hartford City Council Meeting

Monday, September 26, 2011

Prepared by:
Hartford Public Library, and Hartford 2000

There were 13 items on the original agenda. One additional item was submitted during the meeting. The next regular Council meeting will be held on Tuesday, October 11, 2011 (change in date due to Monday holiday) at 7 P.M. in the Council Chambers in Hartford City Hall, preceded at 6:00 by a public comment period. The next public hearing will be Monday, October 17, 2011 at 7 PM.

This Review consists of two sections: Items of Special Interest and Action on All Agenda Items. The City’s official listing of actions taken on all items on this agenda can be found online at: http://www.hartford.gov/government/Town&CityClerk/Minutes/council_meeting_minutes.htm

ITEMS OF SPECIAL INTEREST

Scrap Metal Recycling – The Council referred, to its Public Works, Parks & Environment Committee, a resolution that authorizes the Administration to enter into a contract with Albert Brothers, Inc. for the collection and recycling of scrap metal. The Department of Public Works collects scrap metal through curbside recycling collection at residences, from municipal facilities, and from the transfer station on Leibert Road where material is dropped off by small businesses and residents. Albert Brothers will collect and recycle all material at no cost to the City and will also provide a payment to the City of approximately $16,000 based on the amount of scrap metal collected. (Segarra) (Item #3)

CDBG Task Force – The Council postponed action on a resolution that would establish a “CDBG Task Force” for the purpose of studying best practices of allocating Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds and making recommendations regarding the City’s allocation process for CDBG funds. CDBG funds are granted to municipalities by the U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development and communities have discretion in how they allocate their funds. As funding continues to decrease, competition for funding has increased and it is important that Hartford’s allocation process be up-to-date, fair, and streamlined. The Task Force shall submit its recommendations within 120 days. (Cotto) (Item #7)

LIST OF ALL AGENDA ITEMS

Item #

1. Local Prevention Council Grant. Approval to apply for and accept $7,130 from the CT Department of Mental Health & Addiction Services for drug and alcohol abuse prevention strategies, such as information dissemination and education, with a focus on youth. (Segarra) Passed
2. Workers Compensation Claim. Approval to settle a workers compensation claim by Floyd Wiley for $70,500. (Segarra) Passed
3. Scrap Metal Contract. Approval to enter into a contract with Albert Brothers, Inc. for collection and recycling of scrap metal collected by the City. (Segarra) Referred to Public Works, Parks & Environment Committee
4. Grandparents Appointment. Confirmation of appointment of Rita Martinez to the Commission on Grandparents Raising Grandchildren. (Segarra) Passed
5. Civilian Police Review Board Appointment. Confirmation of appointment of Jennifer Stephens and Ricardo Torres to the Civilian Police Review Board. (Segarra) Passed
6. Food Policy Appointment. Confirmation of appointment of Ron Pitz to the Commission on Food Policy. (Segarra) Passed
7. CDBG Task Force. Establishment of a task force to study best practices in the allocation of CDBG funds and make recommendations to the Administration. (Cotto) Postponed
8. Parks Trust Fund. Ordinance defining the types of costs which are eligible for payment through the Parks Trust Fund as part of capital projects. (Segarra) Postponed
9. Three Generation Nev-a-en. Allocation of $500 for a program of education and training for low income individuals. (Winch) Referred to Operations, Management & Budget Committee
10. Middle School Sports League. Allocation of $1,000 for purchase of uniforms and equipment. (Boucher, Kennedy) Referred to Operations, Management & Budget Committee
11. Mike Peters Little League. Allocation of $3,000 for the Mike Peters Little League program. (Boucher, Kennedy) Referred to Operations, Management & Budget Committee
12. Hartford BID. Appointment of John V. Bazzano to the Hartford Business Improvement District’s Board of Commissioners. (Boucher, Aponte, Kennedy, Painter, Torres, Winch) Passed
13. CT Puerto Rican Forum. Allocation of $30,000 for employment and training services. (Torres, Aponte) Referred to Operations, Management & Budget Committee
14. UANC. Allocation of $10,500 to the Upper Albany Neighborhood Collaborative. (Winch, Kennedy, Torres, Deutsch) Passed

If you have any questions about the agenda, please call Richard Frieder at the Hartford Public Library, 695-6365, or Linda Bayer at Hartford 2000, 547-1663 X21. The Council Preview/Review is a joint project of Hartford 2000 and the Hartford Public Library.