AGENDA VERNON TOWN COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING TOWN HALL - 14 PARK PLACE - 3 rd Floor VERNON, CONNECTICUT TUESDAY, APRIL 7, 2015 7:30 P.M. A.) PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE B.) ROLL CALL C.) CITIZENS FORUM D.) EXECUTIVE SESSION E.) PUBLIC HEARING F.) PRESENTATIONS BY THE ADMINISTRATION Proclamation presentation to the Theresa Strong, Community Renewal Team relative to their RSVP READS Program as part of the Mayor's Day of Volunteer Recognition. Volunteers from the program at Center Road School, Skinner Road School, Maple Street School and Northeast School will be present as well. Mayor Daniel A. Champagne to make a presentation to the Town Council on various topics. G.) ACTION ON CONSENT AGENDA C .L. Request for the approval Tax: Refunds for Prior and Current Year (s). (A copy of a memorandum from Terry Hjarne, Collector of Revenue, to John D. Ward, Town Administrator dated March 30, 2015 is included in the Council packet.) PROPOSED MOTION: THE TOWN COUNCIL HEREBY APPROVES (3) THREE PRIOR TAX REFUND TOTALLING $1450.10 AND (15) FIFTEEN CURRENT YEAR TAX REFUNDS FOR A TOTAL OF $13,442.22, AS OUTLINED IN THE MEMORANDUM FROM TERRY HJARNE, COLLECTOR OF REVENUE TO JOHN D. WARD, TOWN ADMINISTRATOR DATED MARCH 30,2015.
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AGENDA VERNON TOWN COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING TOWN HALL - 14 PARK PLACE - 3rd Floor
VERNON, CONNECTICUT
TUESDAY, APRIL 7, 2015 7:30 P.M.
A.) PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
B.) ROLL CALL
C.) CITIZENS FORUM
D.) EXECUTIVE SESSION
E.) PUBLIC HEARING
F.) PRESENTATIONS BY THE ADMINISTRATION
Proclamation presentation to the Theresa Strong, Community Renewal Team relative to their RSVP READS Program as part of the Mayor's Day of Volunteer Recognition. Volunteers from the program at Center Road School, Skinner Road School, Maple Street School and Northeast School will be present as well.
Mayor Daniel A. Champagne to make a presentation to the Town Council on various topics.
G.) ACTION ON CONSENT AGENDA
C .L. Request for the approval Tax: Refunds for Prior and Current Year (s). (A copy of a memorandum from Terry Hjarne, Collector of Revenue, to John D. Ward, Town Administrator dated March 30, 2015 is included in the Council packet.)
PROPOSED MOTION:
THE TOWN COUNCIL HEREBY APPROVES (3) THREE PRIOR TAX REFUND TOTALLING $1450.10 AND (15) FIFTEEN CURRENT YEAR TAX REFUNDS FOR A TOTAL OF $13,442.22, AS OUTLINED IN THE MEMORANDUM FROM TERRY HJARNE, COLLECTOR OF REVENUE TO JOHN D. WARD, TOWN ADMINISTRATOR DATED MARCH 30,2015.
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C 2. Request the Town Council approve budget amendments #25, #26, #27 and #28, as provided by Finance Officer James Luddecke on the budget amendment forms attached to this agenda.
PROPOSED MOTION:
THE TOWN COUNCIL HEREBY APPROVES BUDGET AMENDMENT REQUESTS #25, #26, #27 and #28 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2014-2015 AS OUTLINED IN THE BUDGET AMENDMENT FORMS PROVIDED BY FINANCE OFFICER, JAMES M. LUDDECKE.
C 3. Request the Town Council approve Mavor Daniel A. Champagne's reappointment to the Vernon Housing Authority of Raymond W. Powers, (D), 21 Court Street, Apt 3-D, Vernon, Connecticut as the Board of Commissioners, Tenant Representative, said term to commence April 8, 2015 and continue until February 28, 2019.
PROPOSED MOTION
PURSUANT TO TOWN OF VERNON CHARTER CHAPTER VIII, SECTION 5 AND CONNECTICUT GENERAL STATUTES 8-41, AS AMENDED, THE TOWN COUNCIL HEREBY APPROVES MAYOR DANIEL A. CHAMPAGNE'S REAPPOINTMENT OF RAYMOND W. POWERS, (D), 21 COURT STREET, APT 3-D, VERNON, CONNECTICUT TO THE VERNON HOUSING AUTHORITY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS - TENANT REPRESENTATIVE, SAID TERM TO COMMENCE ON APRIL 8,2015 AND EXPIRES ON FEBRUARY 28,2019.
C 4. Request the Town Council approve Mavor Daniel A. Champagne's appointment of Hector Reveron, (R), 52 Ironwood Drive, Vernon, Connecticut as a regular member of the Planning and Zoning Commission, said term to commence 04-08-2015 and expires December 31, 2015. (A copy of Mr. Reveron's resume is included for Council review. Mr. Reveron is moving up from an alternate position to complete the term of Francis Kaplan.)
PROPOSED MOTION
PURSUANT TO CHARTER CHAPTER VIII, SEC. 1,6 & 11 DATED JANUARY 1, 1985; C.G.S. §8-4A&B, THE TOWN COUNCIL HEREBY APPROVES MAYOR DANIEL A. CHAMPAGNE'S APPOINTMENT OF HECTOR REVERON, (R), 52 IRONWOOD DRIVE, VERNON, CONNECTICUT AS A REGULAR MEMBER OF THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION FOR A TERM TO COMMENCE ON APRIL 8, 2015 AND EXPIRES DECEMBER 31, 2015.
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C 5. Request the Town Council approve Mayor Daniel A. Champagne's appointment of Roland Klee, (D), 132 Hany Lane, Vernon, Connecticut, as alternate member of the Planning and Zoning Commission, said term to commence on April 8, 2015 and expires on December 31, 2018. (A copy of Mr. Klee's resume is included for Council review. Mr. Klee will complete the term of Mr. Scussel .)
PROPOSED MOTION
PURSUANT TO THE VERNON TOWN CHARTER, CHAPTER VIII, SEC. 1 & 6, AND CONNECTICUT GENERAL STATUTES SEC. 8-4a & b, THE TOWN COUNCIL HEREBY APPROVES MAYOR DANIEL A. CHAMPAGNE'S APPOINTMENT OF ROLAND KLEE, (D), 132 HANY LANE, VERNON, CONNECTICUT, TO ALTERNATE MEMBER OF THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION FOR A TERM COMMENCING ON APRIL 8, 2015 AND EXPIRES DECEMBER 31,2018.
C 6. Request the Town Council approve Mayor Daniel A. Champagne's appointment of Richard M. Clark, (D), 1158 Hartford Turnpike, Unit 2, Vernon, Connecticut as a regular member of the Conservation Commission, said term to commence April 8, 2015 and expires on December 31, 2017. (A copy of Mr. Clark's resume is included for Council review.)
PROPOSED MOTION
PURSUANT TO TOWN OF VERNON ORDINANCE # 189 - TOWN CODE SECTION 10-91 & 10-92, THE TOWN COUNCIL HEREBY APPROVES MAYOR DANIEL A. CHAMPAGNE'S APPOINTMENT OF RICHARD M. CLARK, (D), 1158 HARTFORD TURNPIKE, UNIT 2, VERNON, CONNECTICUT AS A REGULAR MEMBER OF THE CONSERVATION COMMISSION, SAID TERM TO BEGIN APRIL 8, 2015 AND EXPIRES ON DECEMBER 31,2017.
C 7. Request the Town Council in accordance with the requirements for the Small Cities, Community Development Block Grant Program, adopt the Town of Vernon Affirmative Action Policy Statement for the Town of Vernon. (A copy of said policy is included in the agenda packet.)
PROPOSED MOTION:
THE TOWN COUNCIL HEREBY ADOPTS THE TOWN OF VERNON AFFIRMATIVE ACTION POLICY STATEMENT AND HEREBY AUTHORIZES MAYOR DANIEL A. CHAMPAGNE TO EXECUTE THIS DOCUMENT, ASSIGNING THE RESPONSIBILITY TO ACHIEVE THE SUCCESSFUL IMPLEMENTATION OF SAID GOALS AND OBJECTIVES TO JOHN D. WARD, TOWN ADMINISTRATOR.
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C 8. Request the Town Council, in accordance with the requirements for the Small Cities, Community Development Block Grant Program, adopt the Fair Housing Resolution for the Town of Vernon. (A copy of said policy is included in the agenda packet.)
PROPOSED RESOLUTION:
THE TOWN COUNCIL HEREBY WAIVES THE READING AND ADOPTS THE TOWN OF VERNON FAIR HOUSING RESOLUTION AND AUTHORIZES JOHN D. WARD, TOWN ADMINISTRATOR TO EXECUTE THE DOCUMENT ON BEHALF OF THE TOWN OF VERNON.
C 9. Request the Town Council, in accordance with the requirements for the Small Cities, Community Development Block Grant Program, adopt the Fair Housing Policy Statement for the Town of Vernon. (A copy of said policy is included in the agenda packet.)
PROPOSED MOTION:
THE TOWN COUNCIL HEREBY WAIVES THE READING AND ADOPTS THE TOWN OF VERNON FAIR HOUSING POLICY STATEMENT AND FURTHER AUTHORIZES JOHN D. WARD, TOWN ADMINISTRATOR, TO EXECUTE THE DOCUMENT ON BEHALF OF THE TOWN OF VERNON.
C 10. Request the Town Council in accordance with the requirements for the Small Cities, Community Development Block Grant Program, adopt the Compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 document for the Town of Vernon. (A copy of said document is included in the Council packet.)
PROPOSED MOTION:
THE TOWN COUNCIL HEREBY WAIVES THE READING AND ADOPTS THE TOWN OF VERNON COMPLIANCE WITH TITLE VI OF THE CIVIL RIGHTS ACT OF 1964 AND AUTHORIZES JOHN D. WARD, TOWN ADMINISTRATOR TO EXECUTE THE DOCUMENT ON BEHALF OF THE TOWN OF VERNON.
C 11. Request the Town Council, in accordance with the requirements for the Small Cities, Community Development Block Grant Program, adopt the ADA Notice for the Town of Vernon. (A copy of said document is included in the Council packet.)
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PROPOSED MOTION:
THE TOWN COUNCIL HEREBY WAIVES THE READING AND ADOPTS THE TOWN OF VERNON ADA NOTICE AND AUTHORIZES JOHN D. WARD, TOWN ADMINISTRATOR TO EXECUTE SAID NOTICE, AND TO PUBLISH THIS NOTICE IN A LOCAL NEWSPAPER.
C 12. Request the Town Council in accordance with the requirements for the Small Cities, Community Development Block Grant Program, adopt the Municipal ADA Grievance Procedure for the Town of Vernon. (A copy of said document is included in the Council packet.)
PROPOSED MOTION:
THE TOWN COUNCIL HEREBY WAIVES THE READING AND ADOPTS THE TOWN OF VERNON MUNICIPAL ADA GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE NOTICE AND AUTHORIZES MAYOR DANIEL A. CHAMPAGNE TO SIGN THE MUNICIPAL GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE NOTICE DECLARING THE TOWN OF VERNON'S COMPLIANCE WITH THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT.
H.) DISCUSSION OF PULLED CONSENT ITEMS
I.) PENDING BUSINESS
J.) NEW BUSINESS
1. Request the Town Council approve the job description for the EMS Coordinator and the Public Safety Telecommunicator, as recommended by Assistant Town Administrator Dawn Maselek. (A copy of the new job description is included for Council review.)
PROPOSED MOTION
THE TOWN COUNCIL CONSISTENT WITH THE TOWN OF VERNON PERSONNEL RULES AND REGULATIONS, SECTION 4.1 (B) ENTITLED "JOB DESCRIPTIONS", HEREBY ADOPTS THE JOB DESCRIPTION OF THE EMS COORDINATOR AND THE PUBLIC SAFETY TELECOMMUNICATOR, AS PRESENTED.
2. Request the Town Council approve the bid waiver for the services of KIDSAFE, CT for the Birth to Eight services in the amount of $15,000.00. (See memorandum from Alan Slobodien, Director of the Vernon YSB relative to same.)
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PROPOSED MOTION
RESOLVE, THE TOWN COUNCIL, CONSISTENT WITH THE TOWN CHARTER, CHAPTER 12, SECTION 9, HEREBY WAIVES THE BID PROCEDURE FOR COSTS INVOLVING THE CONTRACT FOR BIRTH TO EIGHT SERVICES FROM KID SAFE CT IN THE AMOUNT OF $15,000 AND FURTHER AUTHORIZES THE TOWN ADMINISTRATOR, TO EXECUTE ON BEHALF OF THE TOWN OF VERNON ANY INSTRUMENT (S) TO THAT EFFECT.
3. Request the Town Council grant a drainage right of way to the State of Connecticut Department of Transportation - Rt.74 Bridge Replacement at Winds orville Road. (See memorandum dated April 1, 2015 from John D. Ward, Town Administrator to Mayor Daniel A. Champagne and the Vernon Town Council relative to same.)
PROPOSED RESOLUTION
THE TOWN OF VERNON IS THE OWNER OF CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY SITUATED IN THE TOWN OF VERNON, COUNTY OF TOLLAND, AND STATE OF CONNECTICUT, UPON WHICH THE STATE OF CONNECTICUT REQUIRES THE ACQUISITION OF A DRAINAGE RIGHT OF WAY TOTALING 350± SQUARE FEET, A SLOPE EASEMENT TOTALING 523± SQUARE FEET, AND AN EASEMENT TO DRAIN. WHEREAS, THE TOWN OF VERNON HAS BEEN INFORMED OF ITS RIGHTS TO RECEIVE ANY AND ALL JUST COMPENSATION FOR SAID ACQUISITION IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE UNIFORM RELOCATION ASSISTANCE AND REAL PROPERTY ACQUISITION POLICIES ACT OF 1970; AND
NOW THEREFORE, THE TOWN OF VERNON DOES HEREBY WAIVE ITS RIGHTS TO RECEIVE ANY AND ALL JUST COMPENSATION FOR SAID ACQUISITION DESCRIBED ON THE MAP ENTITLED:
"TOWN OF VERNON, MAP SHOWING LAND ACQUIRED FROM TOWN OF VERNON, BY THE STATE OF CONNECTICUT, DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, REPLACEMENT OF BRIDGE NO. 05588 RT-74 OVER HOCKANUM RIVER, SCALE I" =
20', OCTOBER 2014, THOMAS A. HARLEY, P.E. - CHIEF ENGINEER, BUREAU OF ENGINEERING AND CONSTRUCTION, TOWN NO. 146, PROJECT NO. 146-196, SERIAL NO. 1A." AND
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THE TOWN COUNCIL AGREES TO PROVIDE THE REQUESTED DRAINAGE RIGHT OF WAY TOTALING 350±SQUARE FEET, A SLOPE EASEMENT TOTALING 532± SQUARE FEET AND AN EASEMENT TO DRAIN.
PROPOSED MOTION
THE TOWN COUNCIL HEREBY AUTHORIZES TOWN ADMINISTRATOR JOHN D. WARD TO EXECUTE THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION WAIVER OF COMPENSATION AND APPRAISAL DATE MARCH 5, 2015.
4. Request the Town Council schedule a Public Hearing on April 21, 2015 at 7:35 PM to hear comments and answer questions relative to the proposed lease of town owned land to the State of Connecticut. (See memorandum dated April 1,2014 from John D. Ward, Town Administrator to Mayor Daniel A. Champagne and the Vernon Town Council relative to same.)
PROPOSED MOTION
THE TOWN COUNCIL HEREBY SCHEDULES A PUBLIC HEARING FOR APRIL 21, 2015 AT 7:35 PM, THIRD FLOOR, MEMORIAL BUILDING, 14 PARK PLACE, VERNON, CONNECTICUT, TO HEAR COMMENTS AND ANSWER QUESTIONS REGARDING THE PROPOSED LEASE OF SPACE AT MAPLE STREET SCHOOL AND ROCKVILLE HIGH SCHOOL TO FIRST CHOICE HEALTH SERVICES.
K.) INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES
L.) ACTION ON ORDINANCE(S) PREVIOUSLY PRESENTED
M.) IDENTIFICATION/ADOPTION OF ADDITIONAL AGENDA ITEMS
N.) DISCUSSION OF ADDITIONAL ITEMS AND INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
0.) ADOPTION OF MINUTES
THE TOWN COUNCIL WAIVES THE READING OF THE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR TOWN COUNCIL MEETING OF MARCH 17, 2015 AND THAT MINUTES OF SAID MEETING BE APPROVED.
P.) INFORMATIONAL ITEMS, PETITIONS, COMMUNICATIONS, CORRESPONDENCE, REPORTS, ETC. NOT REQUIRING ACTION.
1. Monthly Report - February, 2015, for the Vernon Police Department as submitted by Stephen M. Clark, Captain.
2. Letter dated March 23,2015 from the Manchester Lions Club, Inc thanking Mayor Champagne and the Town of Vernon for participating in the Fidelco Guide Dog Foundation Bowling Tournament.
3. Notice of Interest Waiver provided by Terry Hjarne, Tax Collector dated March 17,2015.
Q) ADJOURNMENT
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FROM DEPARTMENT/NAME
PROPOSED ITEM
SUBJECT
ACTION REQUESTED
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
CONB~:rF' TOWN OF VERNON
DEPARTMENT SUBMISSION FOR TO\iVN COUNCIL AGENDA
ICOLLECTOR OF REVENUE
rAXREFUNDS
rAX REFUNDS
REQUEST FOR TAX REFUNDS FOR CURRENT YEARS. (A COpy OF A MEMORANDUM FROM TERRY HJARNE, COLLECTOR OF REVENUE, TO JOHN D WARD, TOWN ADMINISTRATOR DATED I 3/30/15 IS INCLUDED IN THE COUNCIL PACKET.)
APPROPRIATION REQUIRED ?
(e' NO (' YES AMOUNT SOUGHT II LIST OF SUPPORTING II DOCUMENTATION
K Brothers LLC ........................................................................................................................................ 1,373.18 Assessor's Correction - Court Settlement
Pease Douglas M ......................................................................................................................................... 36.00 Taxpayer Paid Too Much
Welles Country Village LTD ......................................................................................................................... 40.92 Assessor's Correction - Sold Vehicle
CURRENT YEAR: 2013 GRAND LIST
Castle Rock Management LLC ................................................................................................................ 2193.50 Paid by Taxpayer and Tax Service Company
Cunningham Courtney ................................................................................................................................. 85.91 Assessor's Correction - Registered Out of State
Daimler Trust. ............................................................................................................................................. 126.24 Assessor's Correction - Vehicle Sold
First Student Inc ......................................................................................................................................... 469.07 Taxpayer Paid Too Much
Lereta LLC ................................................................................................................................................ 1961.14 Overpaid by Tax Service Company
Moran Daniel A ............................................................................................................................................. 76.25 Taxpayer Paid Too Much
Pennington Susan ........................................................................................................................................... 9.54 Taxpayer Paid Too Much
Request the Town Council to approve budget amendments # 25 - 28 for fiscal year 2014-2015 as provided by Finance Officer James M. Luddecke.
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Amendments; and "Additional Appropriations from General Fund Balance" form (2 pages)
RESOLVED, THE TOWN COUNCIL HEREBY APPROVES BUDGET AMENDMENT REQUESTS # 25 - 28 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2014-2015 AS OUTLINED IN THE BUDGET AMENDMENT FORMS PROVIDED BY THE FINANCE OFFICER, JAMES M. LUDDECKE.
Date
02/03/15
02/17/15
03/03/15
04/07/15
TOWN OF VERNON
ADDITIONAL APPROPRIA TlONS FROM GENERAL FUND BALANCE FISCAL YEAR 2014 - 2015
Additional Description # Pass Through Appropriation
DPW - Snow Removal - Treated salt 16 26,000.00 26,000.00
Totals to Date: $ 139,763.20 $ 264,916.00 $ 404,679.20
Oriff/nat BUdflet: 84,953,976.00
Revised BUdflet: $ 85,358,655.20
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Budget Amendment Request
Total Amount Requested: $59,760.00 Fiscal Year 2014 - 2015 Date: April 7, 2015
To: Finance Officer. From (Department): DPW - Snow Removal/Parks Maintenance Amendment #: 25
Type of Amendment (X): [K] Additional Appropriation D Pass-Through D Transfer
Request is hereby submitted/or amendment(s) a/budget as indicated
Department Account Description Org Code Object Amount
FROM:
Fund Balance 100 31200 59,760.00
"FROM" Subtotal: i $ 59,760.00
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Department Account Description Org Code Object Amount i
TO: i I !
1. Snow Removal Gravel/Sand / Salt 10340204 56181 t
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2. Parks Maintenance ; Overtime ""ages 10560254 51020
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"TO" Subtotal: $
!N~.I COMMENTS CONCERNING BUDGET AMENDMENT REQUEST : 1. jThiS request is to fund the acquisition of an additional 645.18 tons of treated salt, at approximately $77.97 per ton. This
• represents four shipment between the dates of March 12, 2015 through March 27, 2015, in preparation for the remaining storms of winter.
50,300:02
9,460.00 ..............
59,760.00
: 2. ITo provide funding for Parks Maintenance overtime utilized for the majority of winter storms. There were no prior amendments during the year to this account.
Balance in account for which funds are requested:
Ori@inal appropriation in account:
Plus or minus prior amendments:
Amount of appropriation to date:
At a meeting of the Town Council held on
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3,728.13
65,000.00
78,000.00 .
143,000.00
2 3 4
5,573.49
30,000.00
30,000.00
April I, 2015 Date
the above request(s) was/were approved in the amount of! _______ _
Total Amount Requested: $1,200.00 Fiscal Year 2014 - 2015 Date: April 7,2015
To: Finance Officer From (Department): Executive and Administration Amendment #: 26
Type of Amendment (X): D Additional Appropriation D Pass-Through [R] Transfer
Request is hereby submitted for amendment(s) of budget as indicated.
Department Account Description Org Code Object Amount
FROM:
Contin~encl Contin~ency 10672280 58400 1,200.00
"FROM" Subtotal: $ 1,200.00
. Department Account Description Org Code Object Amount
. TO:
1. Executive & Administrative Other fees 10112120 53800 1,200.00
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4.
"TO" Subtotal:. $ 1,200.00
No. COMMENTS CONCERNING BUDGET AMENDMENT REQUEST I. This is the account charged for physicals, fitness tests, background checks, and other hiring related services. Due to the amount
of turnover, this account will need additional funds to complete the fiscal year.
2.
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3.
1 2 3 4
Balance in account for which funds are requested: 604.50
Ori~inal appropriation in account: 3,500.00
Plus or minusllrior amendments:
Amount of appropriation to date: 3,500.00
April 7, 2015
At a meeting of the Town Council held on the above request(s) was/were approved in the amount of: _______ _
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Personal Data/Comments:
Political Ajflliation: lk!15emocrat DRepublican o Unaffiliated o Other
I hereby request that I be considered for appointment to:
Date:. __ ~--,---,1c...;:5",----,,-l \"--___ Signature: {{Mlft. (,); 2~ This form should be returned to: Office of the Mayor, Memorial Building, 14 Park Place, Vernon, CT 06066,
Please list any other Commission, Committee, or Authority that you are a member of:
tryou were not appointed to a Town ofYernon Commission, wonld you like your resume distributed to the local Non-Profit Agencies?
DYes ~ For Office Use Only: Commission or Committee Appointment:. ______________ _
The term of Tenant Commissioner Mr. Raymond Powers expired in February. Pursuant to a change in the Connecticut General Statutes effective October 1, 2011 Connecticut Housing Authorities are mandated to offer the opportunity for an election to allow tenants and program participants to choose the tenant commissioner. On January 28, 2015 the Vernon Housing Authority mailed a notice to all our tenants and program participants informing them of this opportunity. Tenants and program recipients were required to petition to the Authority by March 3, 2015 if they desired to participate in an election. The Vernon Housing Authority did not receive any interest from our tenants and program recipients to have an election. Therefore, the Statute dictates that the appointment of the tenant commissioner reverts back to the original authority which in this case is the Mayor and the Town Council.
Mr. Raymond Powers has served as the tenant representative on this Commission since 2011 when he was appointed to fill a vacancy just prior to the change in law. During that time he has been a valuable asset to this Commission and he wishes to continue as a member.
I respectfully request Mr. Raymond Power's appointment to the Vernon Housing Authority Board of Commissioners effective February 28, 2015 for a five year term.
~~ ... " '\f~ HOUSING AUTHORITY of the TOWN of VERNON ==i-f HOUSING \r1======================================================== :.(,)~ A UTHORIT "t jrr1!
Notice to All Vernon Housing Authority Residents and Housing Choice Voucher Participants: The Vernon Housing Authority Board of Commissioners is currently comprised of members who are appointed under the town council including the position of resident commissioner. Pursuant to a change in the Connecticut General Statutes effective October 1, 2011 there has been a change in the manner to which the tenant commissioner is appointed. Any tenant, over the age of 18, who lives in a property· owned or managed by Vernon Housing- Authority or resides in a unit that is receiving housing assistance under a program administered by Vernon Housing Authority may petition for an election for the position of tenant commissioner. If no written requests for petitions are received by March 3, 2015, the appointment will revert to the Vernon Town Council. Should the VHA receive qualified petitions, the Vernon Housing Authority will commence the election process on or about April 3, 2015 for those who have submitted qualified petitions. In order to be part of the ballot, interested individuals must adhere to the petitioning procedures described below:
• Interested tenants/participants over the age of 18 must make a written request to the Vernon Housing Authority by March 3, 2015 requesting petition forms. Only lease holders that are in good standing and have been residents/participants of the Vernon Housing Authority for over a year are eligible to receive petition forms. Upon providing the Vernon Housing Authority with your written request, the housing authority will provide you with a petition form that may be duplicated as needed in order for you to obtain 75 resident/participant signatures that are necessary to be put on the ballot. Each resident/participant must individually sign the form and no other resident may sign for another. Signatures shall be obtained only on the official petition form or duplicate copies. Once the petition form is signed, the signature may not be withdrawn and the signatory cannot sign another petition.
• All completed petition forms must be filed with the Vernon Housing Authority no later than 4:00PM on March 3, 2015 at 21 Court Street, Vernon, CT 06066. After obtaining all the required signatures, a statement of Signature Authenticity, including address and number of signatures obtained, must be completed and signed by the circulator/petitioner in the presence of a representative of the Vernon Housing Authority. The petition pages shall be rejected by the Housing Authority if the statement is not completed and signed as indicated above.
• To be placed on the ballot, each petitioning candidate must provide verified original signatures of at least 75 participants who are eligible to vote. Completed petition forms must be properly and timely submitted in order to be placed on the ballot. A petitioning candidate upon completion of required signatures shall have the petition reviewed for authenticity of signatures and petitioner eligibility. Upon completion of such review. the petitioning candidate's name will be placed on the ballot.
POSTEDIMAILED by January 28, 2015
Equal Housing Opportunity
HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE TOWN OF VERNON 21 Court Street
Vernon, CT 06082 (860) 871-0886
FAX: (860) 875-9811
SELECTION OF TENANT COMMISSIONER PROCEDURES
Pursuant to a change in Connecticut General Statutes 8-41 effective October 1,2011 a tenant who lives in a property owned or managed by a housing authority or is residing in a unit that receives housing assistance in a housing program that is administered by such housing authority may, under certain circumstances petition for an election of a tenant commissioner subject to the following prescribed procedures. The appointee as tenant commissioner shall be elected by a fair election of the participants of the Vernon Housing Authority assistance programs and those under management.
The Vernon Housing Authority shall notify all tenants not less than 60 days before the appointment of any tenant commissioner or the expiration of the term of any tenant commissioner of the pending appointment or expiration of term.
Not more than 30 days after the authority notifies such tenants of a pending appointment, or expiration of term, such candidates shall petition pursuant to the petitioning procedures described herein.
The Housing Authority shall provide written notification no later than thirty (30) days before the date of the election, if qualified petitions have been received.
If the tenants of the authority have not petitioned for an election pursuant to the above by the date thirty (30) days after the date the housing authority provides notice of a pending appointment or expiration of term, then the appointing authority shall select the appointee. The current appointing authority is the Mayor with approval by the Town of Vernon Town Council.
Any person requesting a petition form must provide the Vernon Housing Authority with their name and address when obtaining such form. Only leaseholders over the age of eighteen (18), who are in good standing and have been a tenant with the Vernon Housing Authority for over a year will be eligible to receive such forms.
Upon providing the Vernon Housing Authority with the above information, the Housing Authority shall provide the person requesting the petition form one or more petition forms that may be duplicated as needed. If the person requesting the form is indigent the Housing Authority shall provide enough petition forms that would allow room for at least two times the required signatures. The current number of signatures required is seventy-five (75) as per the above statutes.
Each signature on the petition form must be the personal signature of the signer and one individual may not, under any circumstances or degree of relationship, sign for another. Printed names and addresses must accompany each eligible signature. Signatures shall be obtained only on the official petition or duplicate copy signature page distributed by the Housing Authority. Once a petition is signed signatures may not be withdrawn. Only eligible VHA residents and program participants over the age of eighteen (18) who have provide the Housing Authority with a valid Federal/State picture identification and have signatures on file that have been witnessed by Vernon Housing Authority staff may sign petitions.
Any person who is blind may place his/her name on a petition if an third party (not the petitioner or circulator) reads aloud the full text of the petition in the presence of the petitioner or circulator and the blind person consents to have his/her name appear on it. If the blind person is unable to write, a third party may write the name of the blind person followed by the word "by" and his/her own signature.
A statement of Signature Authenticity, including address of the circulator / Petitioner and number of signatures obtained, must be completed and signed by the circulator/petitioner in the presence of a representative of the Vernon Housing Authority. The petition pages must be filed with the Housing Authority office. The petition pages shall be declared invalid by the Housing Authority if the signature authenticity statement is not completed and signed as indicated above.
The completed petition forms must be filed with the Vernon Housing Authority at 21 Court Street, Suite 114, Vernon, CT 06066, no later than 4:00 P.M. on date to be determined at the time of a Tenant Commissioner vacancy Each petitioning candidate, to be placed on the ballot must provide verified signatures of at least 75 participants who are eligible VHA residents or program participants. Completed petition forms must be properly and timely submitted in order to be placed on the ballot. A petitioning candidate, upon completion of required signatures, shall have the petition reviewed for
authenticity of signatures and petitioner eligibility. Upon completion of such review the petitioning candidate's name will be placed on the ballot.
Eligible voters will be required to prove eligibility by providing valid federal/state photo identification.
No write in votes will be allowed.
No proxy votes will be allowed.
All voters will be provided one preprinted ballot per person to vote on.
Each candidate, an impartial entity representative, a Housing Authority representative or designee (one representative from each group) may monitor the vote count.
Disputes shall be resolved between the candidate, the impartial entity representative and Housing Authority representative or designee. Any unresolved disputed that cannot be resolved shall be submitted to an arbitrator agreeable to all three parties.
The candidate that receives the highest number of votes shall be declared the WIllner.
HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE TOWN OF VERNON 21 Court Street
Vernon, CT 06082 (860) 871-0886
FAX: (860) 875-9811
SELECTION OF TENANT COMMISSIONER PROCEDURES
Pursuant to a change in Connecticut General Statutes 8-41 effective October 1, 2011 a tenant who lives in a property owned or managed by a housing authority or is residing in a unit that receives housing assistance in a housing program that is administered by such housing authority may, under certain circumstances petition for an election of a tenant commissioner subject to the following prescribed procedures. The appointee as tenant commissioner shall be elected by a fair election of the participants of the Vernon Housing Authority assistance programs and those under management.
The Vernon Housing Authority shall notify all tenants not less than 60 days before the appointment of any tenant commissioner or the expiration of the term of any tenant commissioner of the pending appointment or expiration of term.
Not more than 30 days after the authority notifies such tenants of a pending appointment, or expiration of term, such candidates shall petition pursuant to the petitioning procedures described herein.
The Housing Authority shall provide written notification no later than thirty (30) days before the date of the election, if qualified petitions have been received.
If the tenants of the authority have not petitioned for an election pursuant to the above by the date thirty (30) days after the date the housing authority provides notice of a pending appointment or expiration of term, then the appointing authority shall select the appointee. The current appointing authority is the Mayor with approval by the Town of Vernon Town Council.
Any person requesting a petition form must provide the Vernon Housing Authority with their name and address when obtaining such form. Only leaseholders over the age of eighteen (18), who are in good standing and have been a tenant with the Vernon Housing Authority for over a year will be eligible to receive such forms.
Upon providing the Vernon Housing Authority with the above information, the Housing Authority shall provide the person requesting the petition form one or more petition forms that may be duplicated as needed. If the person requesting the form is indigent the Housing Authority shall provide enough petition forms that would allow room for at least two times the required signatures. The current number of signatures required is seventy-five (75) as per the above statutes.
Each signature on the petition form must be the personal signature of the signer and one individual may not, under any circumstances or degree of relationship, sign for another. Printed names and addresses must accompany each eligible signature. Signatures shall be obtained only on the official petition or duplicate copy signature page distributed by the Housing Authority. Once a petition is signed signatures may not be withdrawn. Only eligible VHA residents and program participants over the age of eighteen (18) who have provide the Housing Authority with a valid Federal/State picture identification and have signatures on file that have been witnessed by Vernon Housing Authority staff may sign petitions.
Any person who is blind may place his/her name on a petition if an third party (not the petitioner or circulator) reads aloud the full text of the petition in the presence of the petitioner or circulator and the blind person consents to have his/her name appear on it. If the blind person is unable to write, a third party may write the name of the blind person followed by the word "by" and his/her own signature.
A statement of Signature Authenticity, including address of the circulator / Petitioner and number of signatures obtained, must be completed and signed by the circulator/petitioner in the presence of a representative of the Vernon Housing Authority. The petition pages must be filed with the Housing Authority office. The petition pages shall be declared invalid by the Housing Authority if the signature authenticity statement is not completed and signed as indicated above.
The completed petition forms must be filed with the Vernon Housing Authority at 21 Court Street, Suite 114, Vernon, CT 06066, no later than 4:00 P.M. on date to be determined at the time of a Tenant Commissioner vacancy Each petitioning candidate, to be placed on the ballot must provide verified signatures of at least 75 participants who are eligible VHA residents or program participants. Completed petition forms must be properly and timely submitted in order to be placed on the ballot. A petitioning candidate, upon completion of required signatures, shall have the petition reviewed for
authenticity of signatures and petitioner eligibility. Upon completion of such review the petitioning candidate's name will be placed on the ballot.
Eligible voters will be required to prove eligibility by providing valid federal/state photo identification.
No write in votes will be allowed.
No proxy votes will be allowed.
All voters will be provided one preprinted ballot per person to vote on.
Each candidate, an impartial entity representative, a Housing Authority representative or designee (one representative from each group) may monitor the vote count.
Disputes shall be resolved between the candidate, the impartial entity representative and Housing Authority representative or designee. Any unresolved disputed that cannot be resolved shall be submitted to an arbitrator agreeable to all three parties.
The candidate that receives the highest number of votes shall be declared the WIllner.
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Cell Phone:860-490-5804
Additional Schooling Ohio State University ( Master of City & Regional Planning)
Employment Experience: Planner, Senior Planner, City of Dayton, OH 1981-1988. Senior Planner, Principal Planner, City of Hartford, CT 1988-2008. Assistan~Town Planner, Town of Canton, CT 2008-2015.
Political Affiliation: 0 Democrat 0 Republican 0 Unaffiliated o Other
I hereby request appointment to the following Agency, Board or Commission:
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Senior Citizens Appeals Water Pollution Committee Control Authority
Cemetery Conservation V Design rug & Alcohol Economic Energy Commission Commission Review Prevention Development Improvement
Commission Council Commission District
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Date: '5 Signature Please return this form to Office of the Mayor, Memorial Building 14 Park Place, Vernon CT 06066
* Served as Zoning and Wetlands Enforcement Officer, receiving complaints, investigating violations, and ordering corrective action.
* Reviewed site plans for compliance with zoning and wetlands regulations, conducted site inspections.
* Met with homeowners, merchants, and developers on proposed development projects.
* Served as staff liaison to Zoning Board of Appeals, Inland Wetlands and Watercourses Agency, Conservation Commission, and Open Space Preservation and Acquisition Commission.
* Proposed amendments to regulations, fees, wrOte open space management plans, applied for grants to acquire funding for open space, trail extension, electric vehicle charging stations.
CITY' OF HARTFORD, CT, DIVISION OF PLANNING, 1988- 2008.
Senior Planner, Principal Planner
* Conducted site investigations, review site plans, prepare staff recommendations and made presentations to Planning and Zoning Commission, Design Review Board, and City Council Committees on zoning map and text changes, special permits, subdivisions, wetlands applications and other development proposals.
* Met with homeowners, merchants, and developers on proposed development projects.
*Served as technical assistant to neighborhood groups on neighborhood plans and development proposals within their neighborhoods.
* As City's Wetlands Officer, responsible for the regulation of inland wetlands and watercourses.
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CITY OF DAYTON, OH, DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING, 1981-1988.
Planner, Senior Planner
* Conducted site investigations, reviewed site plans, prepared staff recommendations and made presentations to City Plan Board, and Board of Zoning Appeals on zoning map and text changes, subdivisions, street vacations, and other development proposals.
* Met with homeowners, merchants, and developers on proposed development projects.
* Served as technical assistant to neighborhood groups on neighborhood plans and development proposals within their neighborhoods.
* Wrote housing element of the City's comprehensive plan.
CERTIFICATIONS
American Institute of Certified Planners, 1984 Connecticut Association of Zoning Enforcement Officials, Certified Zoning Enforcement Official, 2010. Inland Wetland Commissioner's Training Program, 2011
EDUCATION
THE OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY. Master of City and Regional Planning, 1981. Concentration: Housing and Community Development.
NEW YORK UNIVERSITY. Bachelor of Arts, 1979. Major: Metropolitan Studies. Minors: Economics, Sociology, Urban Design.
RELATED VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
DESIGN REVIEW COMMISSION, TOWN OF VERNON, CT, 2006 - 2009, Chairman, 2009.
Member of Commission that reviews proposals for most commercial developments and some residential proposals for design compatibility with surroundings and the Town's design goals, forwarding recommendations to Planning and Zoning Commission.
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TOWN OF VERNON
AFFIRMATIVE ACTION POLICY STATEMENT
Daniel A. Champagne Mayor
(860) 870-3600
JohnD. Ward Town Administrator
(860) 870-3665
As Mayor of the Town of Vernon, I recognize the need for Affirmative Action and I pledge my commitment to undertake positive actions to overcome the present effects of past practices or barriers to equal employment opportunity and to achieve the full and fair participation of minorities, women, people with disabilities, older persons, and all other protected groups found to be underutilized in the Town of Vernon's work force or affected by policies having an adverse impact. In the spirit of Executive Order 11, signed by Governor Ella Grasso November 21, 1975, and Executive Order 9, signed by Governor William A. O'Neill on January 3, 1984, I further state that the Town of Vernon will comply with the anti-discrimination provisions of the state and federal laws and regulations listed at the end of this section.
I recognize the hiring difficulties experienced by minorities, people with disabilities and by many older persons and, where appropriate, I have set goals to overcome the present effects of past discrimination, if any, to achieve the full and fair utilization of such persons in the work force. I further pledge that the Town of Vernon will affirmatively provide services and programs in a fair and impartial manner.
Where adverse impact is identified, the Town of Vernon will: (1) review its personnel policies and procedures to ensure that barriers, which unnecessarily exclude protected classes and practices, which have an illegal discriminatory impact, are identified and eliminated; (2) explore alternative approaches to employ minorities and members of protected classes; (3) administer all terms, conditions, privileges and benefits of the employment process in an equitable manner; and (4) establish procedures for the extra effort that may be necessary to ensure that the recruitment and hiring of protected group members reflect their availability in the job market.
It is the policy of the Town of Vernon to provide equal employment opportunities without consideration of race, color, religion, age, sex, marital status, national origin, genetic information, past/present history of mental disability, ancestry, mental retardation, learning or physical disabilities including but, not limited to blindness, sexual orientation, political belief or criminal record, unless the provisions of Section 46a-60(b), 46a-80(b) and 46a-81(b) of the Connecticut General Statutes are controlling or there is a bonafide occupational qualification excluding persons in one of the above protected groups. This policy applies to all aspects of the employer/employee relationship including, but not limited to, recruitment, hiring, referrals, classifying, advertising, training, upgrading, promotion, benefits, compensation, discipline, layoff and terminations.
14 Park Place Vernon, CT 06066 Tel: (860) 870-3600 Fax: (860) 870-3580
The Town of Vernon will implement, monitor and enforce this Affirmative Action Policy Statement in conjunction with the applicable federal and state laws, regulations and executive orders listed below:
13th, 14th and 15th Amendments of the United States Constitution, Civil Rights Act of 1866, 1870, 1871, Equal Pay Act of 1963, Title VI and VII of the 1964 United States Civil Rights Act, presidential Executive Orders 11246, amended by 11375, (Nondiscrimination under federal contracts), Act 1 Section 1 and 20 of the Connecticut Constitution, Governor Grasso's Executive Order Number 11, Governor O'Neill Executive Order Number 9, the Connecticut Fair Employment Practices Law (46a-63-64). Discrimination against Criminal Offenders (46a-80), Connecticut General Statutes, Connecticut Code of Fair Accommodations Law (46-63-64), definition of Blind (46a-Sl (1), definition of Physically Disabled (46a-Sl (15), definition of Mentally Retarded (46a-Sl (B), cooperation with the Commission of Human Rights and Opportunities (46a-77), Sexual Harassment (46-60-(a) Connecticut Credit Discrimination Law (360436 through 439), Title I of the State and the Local Fiscal Assistance Act of 1972 and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1992.
This policy statement will be given annually to all Town of Vernon employees and will also be posted throughout the Town of Vernon. I also expect each supplier, union, consultant and other entity (s) with which we do business to comply with all applicable State and Federal Equal Opportunity laws and regulations. The Town of Vernon will not knowingly do business with any entity debarred from participation in any federal or state program or found to be in violation of any state or federal antidiscrimination law.
I have assigned the responsibility to achieve the successful implementation of our goals and objectives to John D. Ward, Town Administrator, (860)870-3665, [email protected].
Date Daniel A. Champagne Mayor
THIS STATEMENT IS AVAILABLE IN LARGE PRINT OR ON AUDIO TAPE by contacting ADA Coordinator, Lawrence Machia, Assistant Building Official, 55 West Main Street 860-870-3648.
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FAIR HOUSING RESOLUTION
TOWN OF VERNON
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Daniel A. Champagne Mayor
(860) 870-3600
JohnD. Ward Town Administrator
(860) 870-3665
Whereas, All persons are afforded a right to full and equal housing opportunities in the neighborhood of their choice; and
Whereas, Federal fair housing laws require that all individuals, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status or national origin, be given equal access to all housing-related opportunities, including rental and homeownership opportunities, and be allowed to make free choices regarding housing location; and
Whereas, Connecticut fair housing laws require that all individuals, regardless of race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, marital status, age, lawful source of income, familial status, learning disability, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, or gender identity or expression be given equal access to all housing-related opportunities, including rental and home ownership opportunities, and be allowed to make free choices regarding housing location; and
Whereas, The Town of Vernon is committed to upholding these laws, and realizes that these laws must be supplemented by an Affirmative Statement publicly endorsing the right of all people to full and equal housing opportunities in the neighborhood of their choice.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOVED, That the Town of Vernon hereby endorses a Fair Housing Policy to ensure equal opportunity for all persons to rent, purchase, obtain financing and enjoy all other housingrelated services of their choice on a non-discriminatory basis as provided by state and federal law; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the chief executive officer of the Town of Vernon or his/her designated representative is responsible for responding to and assisting any person who alleges to be the victim of an illegal discriminatory housing practice in the Town of Vernon and for advising such person of the right to file a complaint with the State of Connecticut Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities (CHRO) or the u.s. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) or to seek assistance from the CT Fair Housing Center, legal services, or other fair housing organizations to protect his or her right to equal housing opportunities.
Adopted by the Town Council on ______________ _
John D. Ward, Town Administrator Town Seal
14 Park Place Vernon, CT 06066 Tel: (860) 870-3665 Fax: (860) 870-3580
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TOWN OF VERNON FAIR HOUSING POLICY STATEMENT
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Daniel A. Champagne Mayor
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It is the policy of the Town of Vernon to promote fair housing opportunities and to encourage racial and economic integration in all its programs and housing development activities.
JohnD. Ward Town Administrator
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Programs funded and administered by this Town of Vernon must comply with the provisions of Section 46a-64c of the e.G.S., and with related state and federal laws and regulations that prohibit discriminatory housing practices.
The Town of Vernon or any sub-recipient of the Town of Vernon will carry out an affirmative marketing program to attract prospective buyers or tenants of all majority or minority groups, without consideration of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, lawful source of income, disability, age or because the individual has children in all programs and housing development activities funded or administered by the Town of Vernon.
The municipality's Mayor's Office is responsible for the enforcement and implementation of this policy. The Mayor, Daniel A. Champagne may be reached at 860-870-3600 or [email protected].
Complaints pertaining to discrimination in any program funded or administered by the Town of Vernon may be filed with the Administration Department. The municipality's Grievance Procedure will be utilized in these cases. Complaints also may be filed with the Commission on Human Rights and Opportunity, Special Enforcement Unit, 21 Grand Street, Hartford, CT 06106, Telephone (860) 541-3403 within 180 days of the alleged violation by submitting a notarized complaint and/or the Boston Regional Office of FHEO, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Thomas P. O'Neill, Jr. Federal Building, 10 Causeway Street, Room 321, Boston, MA 02222-1092, Telephone (617) 994-8300 or 1-800-827-5005, TTY (617) 565-5453. A complaint may be filed with HUD within one year after an alleged violation. Additionally, an individual may file suit, at his/her expense, in Federal District Court or State Court within two years of an alleged violation. If the individual cannot afford an attorney, the Court may appoint one. A suit can be brought even after filing a complaint, if the complaining party has not signed a conciliation agreement and an Administrative Law Judge has not started a hearing. A court may award actual and punitive damages and attorney's fees and costs.
A copy of this policy statement will be given annually to all Town of Vernon employees and they expected to fully comply with it. In addition, a copy will be posted throughout the Town of Vernon.
Date John D. Ward, Town Administrator
THIS STATEMENT IS AVAILABLE IN LARGE PRINT OR ON AUDIO TAPE by contacting ADA Coordinator, Lawrence Machia, Assistant Building Official 55 West Main Street 860-870-3648.
14 Park Place Vernon, CT 06066 Tel: (860) 870-3665 Fax: (860) 870-3580
The Town of Vernon does not discriminate in the provision of services, the administration of its programs, or contractual agreements. The Town of Vernon seeks to fully carry out its responsibilities under the Title VI Regulations.
Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 prohibits discrimination on the grounds of race, color or national origin in programs and activities receiving Federal financial assistance. Title VI provides that No person shall on the grounds of race, color, or national origin, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be otherwise subjected to discrimination under any programs covered by the Regulations.
This policy is effectuated through the methods of administration outlined in the Town of Vernon's Fair Housing Plan and is fully implemented to ensure compliance by the Town of Vernon, as the recipient, and by sub-recipients. The cooperation of all personnel is required.
John D. Ward, Town Administrator Date
14 Park Place Vernon, CT 06066 Tel: (860) 870-3665 Fax: (860) 870-3580
www.vernon-ct.gov
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Town of Vernon ADA NOTICE
Daniel A. Champagne Mayor
(860) 870-3600
JohnD. Ward Town Administrator
(860) 870-3665
The Town of Vernon does not discriminate on the basis of disability in admission to, access to, or operations of its programs, services, or activities. The Town of Vernon does not discriminate on the basis of disability in its hiring or employment practices.
This notice is provided as required by Title 1/ of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.
Questions, concerns, complaints, or requests for additional information regarding the ADA may be forwarded to the Town of Vernon's designated ADA Compliance Coordinator.
Name: Title: Office Address: Phone Number:
Lawrence Machia ADA Compliance Coordinator, Asst. Building Official 55 West Main Street (860) 870-3648 Fax: (860) 870-3589
Email Address: [email protected] Days/Hours Available: 8:30 am to 4:30 pm Mon., Tues., Wed.
8:30 am to 7:00 pm Thurs. 8:30 am to 1:00 pm Fri.
Individuals who need auxiliary aids for effective communication in programs and services ofthe Town of Vernon are invited to make their needs and preferences known to the ADA Compliance Coordinator.
This notice is available in large print, on audio tape, and in Braille, from the ADA Compliance Coordinator.
John D. Ward Date Town Administrator
14 Park Place Vernon, CT 06066 Tel: (860) 870-3665 Fax: (860) 870-3580
www.ven1on-ct.gov
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Town of Vernon MUNICIPAL ADA GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE
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JohnD. Ward Town Administrator
(860) 870-3665
This Grievance Procedure is established to meet the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act. It may be used by anyone who wishes to file a complaint alleging discrimination on the basis of disability in employment practices and policies or the provision of services, activities, programs, or benefits by the town of Vernon.
The complaint should be in writing and contain information about the alleged discrimination such as name, address, phone number of complainant and location, date, and description of the problem. Alternative means of filing complaints, such as personal interviews or a tape recording of the complaint will be made available for persons with disabilities upon request.
The complaint should be submitted by the grievant and/or his/her designee as soon as possible but no later than 60 calendar days after the alleged violation to:
Lawrence Machia, ADA Compliance Coordinator (860) 870-3648 55 West Main Street, Vernon CT 06066
Within 15 calendar days after receipt of the complaint, the ADA Coordinator will meet with the complainant to discuss the complaint and possible resolutions. Within 15 calendar days after the meeting, the ADA Coordinator will respond in writing, and, where appropriate, in a format accessible to the complainant, such as large print, Braille, or audio tape. The response will explain the position of the ADA Coordinator and offer options for substantive resolution of the complaint.
If the response by Lawrence Machia, ADA Coordinator does not satisfactorily resolve the issue, the complainant and/or his/her designee may appeal the decision of the ADA Coordinator within 15 calendar days after receipt of the response to the Mayor or his designee.
Within 15 calendar days after receipt of the appeal, the Mayor or his designee will meet with the complainant to discuss the complaint and possible resolutions. Within 15 calendar days after the meeting, the Mayor or his designee will respond in writing, and where appropriate, in a format accessible to the complainant, with a final resolution of the complaint.
All written complaints received by Lawrence Machia, ADA Coordinator, appeals to the Mayor or his designee, and responses from the ADA coordinator and Mayor or his designee will be kept by the town of Vernon for at least three years.
Date Daniel A. Champagne, Mayor
14 Park Place Vernon, CT 06066 Tel: (860) 870-3600 Fax: (860) 870-3580
www.vernon-ct.gov
Town of Vernon
Job Title: EMS Coordinator Division: EMS
Bargaining Unit: Non-Union Wage Classification: E-3 A
General Statement of Duties: Highly responsible position involving planning, organizing and managing the staff and volunteers of the Town of Vernon Fire Department, EMS Division.
Supervision Required: Receives general direction from the Mayor, Town Administrator and Fire Chief. Reports directly to the Fire Chief.
Supervision Exercised: Directly supervises all EMS personnel in the EMS Division. Acts as liaison between medical control and all medically trained EMT's in the Town of Vernon Fire Department. This will include record maintenance and coordination with the Training Division for certification and re-certification classes. May supervise other Town staff, and volunteers, during emergency situations or disasters.
Essential Job Functions: Oversees the daily operations ofthe Town's Ambulance Department; directly manages recruitment, retention, evaluating,Jrainingand development of employees. Monitors and maintains staff certifications, and ensures all necessary forms and certificates are submitted to maintain State compliance. Maintains staff schedules, time and attendance system and payroll. Monitors all patient care documentation and quality assurance of patient care reports; designated HIPAA Compliance Officer for the department and maintains compliant record system; communicates privacy policy to staff and others as necessary. Submits monthly and yearly reports as directed by Administration and State regulations. Assists Fire Chief in developing annual departmental budget; responsible for department purchasing and maintaining cost control through monitoring expense accounts. Regular and punctual attendance with ability to be on-call and work flexible schedule.
Other Job Functions: Works in the Town's Emergency Operations Center (EOC) during emergency situations and disasters. May provide public education in the areas of safety and health. Serves on the ambulance when necessary. Performs related work as required.
Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, talk, walk hear, stand, lift, drive a motor vehicle, use hands to finger, handle, feel, or operate objects, tools, devices, or controls: reach with hands and arms. The employee is required to lift, climb, push or pull objects and injured/ill persons up to 100 pounds, 200 pounds with assistance. Hand-eye coordination is necessary to operate vehicles, computers and office and medical equipment. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, far vision and the ability to adjust focus.
Work Environment: The work characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently works in outside weather conditions. The employee will both in the office and in a motor vehicle. The employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts, in high precarious places, is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes, airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, extreme cold, extreme heat, vibration and electro-magnetic radiation.
The noise level is usually quiet in the office and moderate to loud in the field.
Minimum Qualifications
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required: Considerable knowledge of the principles and practices of Emergency Medical Services (EMS). Working knowledge of State and Federal laws and regulations pertaining to EMS. Excellent EMS skills; critical thinking skills with the ability to draw conclusions or approaches to problems to implement solutions; excellent oral and written communication and presentation skills with emphasis on ability to discuss EMS concepts to lay persons such as boards, commissions and the public. Ability to lead and supervise staff; ability to foster relationship and deal effectively with officials, business owners, outside agencies, employees and the general public; ability to prepare concise written reports; ability to publicly present reports in a clear and concise manner; ability to make accurate cost estimates; ability to assist in developing a departmental budget and maintain same; must be able to maintain a high degree of confidentiality and ethics. Must be computer proficient with the ability to learn software programs specific to the job. A Police background check will be required.
Personal Attributes: Ability to work under unpleasant, stressful working conditions; ability to maintain flexible attitude, self-starter; ability to work independently and in a team environment; safety conscious.
Experience& Training: Bachelors of Science degree in Emergency Medical Managementor five (5) years experience in the emergency medical profession or five (5) years of managerial experience in fire, police or emergency medicat field; any equivalent combination of education and experience .
Licenses and Certificates: Must possess and maintain a valid motor vehicle operator's license and satisfactory driving history. Mvst have and maintain State of Connecticut Emergency Medical Technician {EMT) Certification and current CPR card. Must a member of Tolland County Mutual Aid Ambulance Association.
This job description is not nor is it intended to be, a complete statement of duties, functions and responsibilities which comprise this positian.
Historical Record: August 17, 2004 changed to 20 haurs per week. This was updated and approved by the Town Council effective June 7, 2006 as Ambulance Coordinator. Revised: 4/1/2015; Adopted: 9/17/2013
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CLASS CODE: ~ EFFECTIVE DATE: June 7, 2006 BARGAINING UNIT: Non-Union, P..art Time SALARY GROUP: Ho:m1y 20 honts pel week.
SUMMARY: This position in the Fire Department is responsible for planning organizing and administering the paid staff of the Town of Vernon Fire Department Ambttlanc@ Cenps. -
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SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Receives.general direction from the Fire Chief, \vho may assign said super vision to a Fire DepaIlment Ca:pta:ifi or Lieutenant:-
SUPERVISION EXERCISED: Provides task supervision to the paid staff Emergency Medical Technicians (EMT's). Provides daily management of paId staff. Schedule#tuve'ct shifts. Will submit an annual report to the Fire Chief. Will coordifia:te afid report to the Ambl1lance Company Captain
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES: Organizes and ensures that training programs for the paid staff are consistent with state and federal regulations. Reviews departmental training programs as they apply to the paid staff. Makes routine inspection of ambulance . ~VJ ~ R€views daily rnports of ambulance serviee to ensUl e elm ity, accttraey and- f ~ May develop programs to genelate and attract revenue for tI:re-am:bttitmee ~. M.ail1tain~ paid staff operating pro~. Performs other duties as required.
MI\S{cikw.!?lL KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY: This position requires a bill:u.pr.eni!Dsive knowledge of emergency medical response, insurance billing, and budgeting. Knowledge of ambulance maintenance. Working knowledge of statutory requirements is required. skit ~ C{d.Vct~
EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING: Requires a Bachelor of Science degree in Emergency Medical Management or five (5) years experience in the emergency medical profession or five (5) years of managerial experience in fire, police or emergency medical field or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
AMBULANCE COORDINATOR PAGE20F2 Date: June 7, 2006
PHYSICAL EXERTION AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS: Exposure to high levels of stress related to administering an ambulance program. Evening meetings and intermittent exposure to computer screens. Ability to lift light to medium weight objects. Ability to work in poor weather conditions.
LICENSE AND CERTIFICATES: Current State of Connecticut Emergency Medical Technician Certification, Current CPR card, Connecticut Drivers License.
HISTORICAL RECORD: August 17,2004 changed to 20 hours per week. This was updated and approved by the Town Council effective on June 7, 2006.
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Town of Vernon
Job Title: Public Safety Telecommunicator
Department: Police
Union: U.E. 222, CILU Local 47, Police Civilian
General Statement of Duties: Performs dispatch services for Police, Fire and EMS; Records, inputs, retrieves and transmits information. Shift work to include weekends, holidays and rotating days off with opportunity for overtime.
Supervision Received: Under the general supervision of the Chief of Police or his designee.
Supervision Exercised:N.one. May assist with the training of new employees.
Essential Job Functions: Receives and transmits911 and administrative messages over a combined police, fire,and medical emergency communications system; Receives complaints and general requests via telephone and walk-ins for police, fire and medical emergency services and routes calls to proper personnel. Dispatches police vehicles by radiO, receives and transmits orders and instructions using appropriate code language to police officers atthe scene of an emergency, and dispatches back-up units to provide adequate coverage to other areas. Forwards fire and medical emergency calls to Tolland County Mutual Aiddispatch center and/or surrounding towns. Dispatches police vehicles to emergency medical calls and notifies ambulance service to respond. lnputs, retrieves, and transmits information to/from National Crime Information Center (NCIC), Connecticut Online Law Enforcement Communication Teleprocessing (COLLECT) and internal computer system. Uses a CCTV system to monitor and control entrance ways, cell blocks for Police and Town areas. Receives and transmits complaint calls to Animal Control Officer; Operates Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) to input and maintain daily complaints as well as various other records management duties.
Physical Demands: Must be able to able to push/pull/lift light objects of less than twenty-five (25) pounds and sit for prolonged periods. Able to perform manipulative skills which require hand-eye coordination such as keyboarding skills. Must be able to see objects closely, as in typing, reading a report, using a computer, monitoring video display screens. Must be able to hear normal sounds with background noise, distinguish voice patterns and communicate with speech as in using a telephone and two-way radio communications. Must be able to concentrate on fine detail with constant interruptions, attend to task for more than sixty (60) minutes at a time, and remember multiple assignments given to self or others over long periods of time.
This job description is not intended to be a complete statement of all duties and responsibilities that comprise this position. EOE/AA/M/F Revised: 4/1/2015 Adopted:
Town of Vernon
Job Title: Public Safety Telecommunicator
Department: Police
Union: U.E. 222, CILU Local 47, Police Civilian
Work Environment: The work characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Performs duties in an office environment, with prolonged exposure to multiple computer screens. May be exposed to dust, fluctuation in inside temperature and electro-magnetic radiation as in computer screen.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge. Skills and Abilities Required: Ability to speak and understand the English language clearly. Ability to learn communications procedures and policies and learn town geography. Ability to operate sophisticated, computer based communications equipment. Basic knowledge of and ability to interpret federa" state and local laws and apply them correctly. Ability to effectively communicate and elicit information quickly and accurately under stressful conditions. Ability to work and make decisions with little or no supervision. Ability and knowledge to solve complex problems. Ability to multi-task and be able to maintain composure during stressful situations. Ability to interact well with co'-'workers, supervisors, and general public required.
Experience & Training: Requires High School Diploma or GED, or any equivalent combination of education and experience. Some experience in communications dispatch work, with experience in emergency services dispatch work preferred. Candidates wi" be required to pass several comprehensive tests to include written, oral and practical. Experience with Microsoft Windows, Word and Excel a plus. Ability to pass thorough background investigation and preemployment drug screening.
This job description is not intended to be a complete statement of all duties and responsibilities that comprise this position. EOE/M/M/F Revised: 4/1/2015 Adopted:
SUMMARY: Perfonns responsible dispatch services for emergency services and records, inputs, retrieves and transmits infonnation.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Receives oral instructions from Lieutenant or ~rgeant acting as shift commander
SUPERVISION EXERCISED: None.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES: Receives and transmits emergency and administrative messages over a police, fire, and medical emergency communications system; r~e13hone calls fO! police, fire and medical emergency services and other tele13hone ca1l5 for police and general information, aile rOHtes caJ-l,s-to prop@f~
"personnel; dispatches police vehicles by radio, receives and transmits orders and instructions using appropriate code language to police officers at the scene of an emergency, and dispatches back-up units to provide adequate coverage to other areas; forwards fire and medical emergency calls to Tolland County Mutual Aid dispatch center; provideg backup system to dispatch center; dispatches police vehicle to emergency medical call, notifies ambulance service to respond; uses c~ to input, retrieve, and transmit infonnation from National Crime Infonnation Center (NCIC) and internal computer system; r.e.c.ei¥es and
'-transmits infonnation from state motor ¥ehicle files;.-monitofS a computeri~ea business and private howe security system; and by an internal cabJe tel-evi5i01'tsystem, monitors and controls entrance ways, cell blocks, a~er headquarters' C:!reas-:- Receives and transmits complaint calls to Animal Control Officer; rOHtinely cOlll}Jletes eomplaint cards for each call;JYjges and maintains daily radio _ and auto wrecker logs, maintains ana Uj9 dates call files for alarm system and local businesses.; -receives after-hour business and emergency calls for ToWH:
-aej9artm:ents, tests operating equipment; performs minor maintenanC€---eR@€}ui13ll1enr, types entries Oll various forms; changes tapes afid maintains police tape .recorder; ana prepares relatea j901ice reports as reqHired. The above tasks and
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responsibilities are illustrative only. The description does not include every task or responsibility.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE. SKILL AND ABILITY: Working knowledge of basic computer .-entry find operations and the ability to type v/ith accmacy expceted. Ability to get along with employees, supervisors, and general public required. Thoroughness and dependability in performing assignments expected.
EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING: Requires graduation from high school and some experience in communications dispatch work, with experience in emergency services dispatch work preferred, or an equivalent combination of education and expenence.
Physical Exertion and Environmental Conditions: Performs duties in an office environment. Intermittent exposure to a computer screen. Some stress involvcd inpublic contact.
Historical Record:
This Job description is based on the description in effect on June 30, 2003 and is a change in format only. In January 2007 the title was changed from Public Safety Dispatcher to Public Safety Telecommunicator.
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PROPOSED ITEM
SUBJECT
ACTION REQUESTED
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
APPROPRIATION REQUIRED?
LIST OF SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION
WORDING PROPOSED MOTION
IYouth Services
IBid Waiver
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TOWN COUNCIL AGENDA
IKIDSAFE CT Bid Waiver for Birth to Eight Services
The Town Council approve a Bid Waiver for a contract with KIDSAFE CT for Birth to Eight services in the amount of $ 15,000.
In 2014, the town entered into a contract with KIDSAFE CT for Birth to Eight services in the amount of $8,4 19. The current bid waiver request would amend the contract amount to $ 15,000. The funds derive from an Office of Early Childhood grant and all funds have been received by the finance department.
leNO eYES AMOUNT SOUGHT
IBid Waiver Request
The Town Council hereby approves the Bid Waiver request with KIDSAFE CT for Birth to Eight services in the amount of $ 15,000.
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Alan M. Siobodien Director, Youth Services Bureau
From: Alan Siobodien Date: March 19, 2015 Re: Bid Waiver
TOWN OF VERNON <.) ELM STREET VERNON, CT 06066
Tel: (860) 870-3555 Fax: (860) S70-3556
E-mail: aslobodien(g'vernoll-ct.gov
The Youth Services Bureau is seeking to execute a contract with KIDSAFE CT for birth to eight services utilizing Office of Early Childhood funding designated for School Readiness expenses. A current contract is in force for $8,500. This request seeks to amend the contract amount from $8,500 to $15,000 and I am requesting an amended bid waiver for this contract based on the following:
~ KIDSAFE CT is the current fiduciary agent for the Vernon Community Plan that includes implementing Birth to Eight strategies articulated in the plan.
~ The proposed $15,000 contract would enhance current services that are within the fiscal purview of KIDSAFE CT.
~ KIDSAFE CT currently provides monthly fiscal reports to the Youth Services Bureau and additional reports on the $15,000 contract would create continuity for the YSB Director.
I am happy to provide additional information, should the need arise.
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John D. Ward, Town Adminis~cvv.I April 1, 2015
CT DOT - Rt. 74 Bridge Replacement at Windsorville Road DOT project # 146-196-001 A
The Engineering Department has received notice that the Department of Transportation has requested an easement revision to a previously approved CT DOT - Rt. 74 Bridge Replacement at Windsorville Road.
You will recall the original project called for the widening and replacement of Bridge No. 05588 which carries Route 74 traffic over the Hockanum River, in the area of the town's water treatment plant. The project received a positive CGS 8-24 response by the Planning and Zoning Commission (7/17/14), and a Public Hearing was held July 15, 2014. On August 19, 2014, the Council unanimously granted approval for the State to acquire 1,895 sq. ft. of town land for this project, as well as approving a waiver of Compensation and Appraisal as required by the State of Connecticut.
The requested revision expands DOT's former request to include a drainage right of way and right to drain over town land south of Route 74 and westerly of the River. These notations are reflected in a revised map titled "TOWN OF VERNON, MAP SHOWING LAND ACQUIRED FROM TOWN OF VERNON, BY
THE STATE OF CONNECTlCU-r DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTA TlON, REPLACEMENT OF BRIDGE NO.
05588 RT-74 OVER HOCKANUM RIVER SCALE /" = 20; OCTOBER 20li THOMAS A. HARLEY, PE - CHIEF
ENGINEER BUREAU OF ENGINEERING AND CONSTRUCTION, Town No. l4fi Project No. l46-l9fi Serial No.1A."
Because of the additional easements, it is necessary to adopt a revised Waiver of Compensation & Appraisals. A sample copy of this waiver (dated March 5, 2015) is included as part of this memo.
PROPOSED MOTION 1: THE TOWN OF VERNON IS THE OWNER OF CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY SITUATED IN THE TOWN OF VERNON, COUNTY OF TOLLAND, AND STATE OF CONNECTICUT, UPON WHICH THE STATE OF CONNECTICUT REQUIRES THE ACQUISITION OF A DRAINAGE RIGHT OF WAY TOTALING 350± SQUARE FEET, A SLOPE EASEMENT TOTALING 523± SQUARE FEET, AND AN EASEMENT TO DRAIN.
14 Park Place Vernon, CT 06066 Tel: (860) 870-3665 Fax: (860) 870-3580
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Town Administrator John D. Ward
WHEREAS, THE TOWN OF VERNON HAS BEEN INFORMED OF ITS RIGHTS TO RECEIVE ANY AND ALL JUST COMPENSATION FOR SAID ACQUISITION IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE UNIFORM RELOCATION ASSISTANCE AND REAL PROPERTY ACQUISITION POLICIES ACT OF 1970; AND
NOW THEREFORE, THE TOWN OF VERNON DOES HEREBY WAIVE ITS RIGHTS TO RECEIVE ANY AND ALL JUST COMPENSATION FOR SAID ACQUISITION DESCRIBED ON THE MAP ENTITLED:
"TOWN OF VERNON, MAP SHOWING LAND ACQUIRED FROM TOWN OF VERNON, BY THE STATE OF CONNECTICUT, DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, REPLACEMENT OF BRIDGE NO. 05588 RT-74 OVER HOCKANUM RIVER, SCALE I" = 20', OCTOBER 2014, THOMAS A. HARLEY, P.E. - CHIEF ENGINEER, BUREAU OF ENGINEERING AND CONSTRUCTION, TOWN NO. 146, PROJECT NO. 146-196, SERIAL NO. 1A."
AND
THE TOWN COUNCIL AGREES TO PROVIDE THE REQUESTED DRAINAGE RIGHT OF WAY TOTALING 350±SQUARE FEET, A SLOPE EASEMENT TOTALING 532± SQUARE FEET AND AN EASEMENT TO DRAIN,
AND
PROPOSED MOTION 2:
THE TOWN COUNCIL HEREBY AUTHORIZES TOWN ADMINISTRATOR JOHN D. WARD TO EXECUTE THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION WAIVER OF COMPENSATION AND APPRAISAL DATED MARCH 5{ 2015.
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DavId A. SmIth, P.E., L.S. Town Engln"r
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To: John Ward, Town Administrator 1'0/ From: David Smith, Town Enginee~ r Re: CT DOT - Route 74 Bridge Replacement at Winds orville Road Date: March 11,2015
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The attached plan shows a revision to the Department's proposal presented last year to the Town for a small taking and construction easement west of the sewer treatment plant. This revision expands that request to include a drainage right of way and right to drain over Town land south of Route 74 and westerly of the river.
The Department of Transportation has also provided a 'waiver of compensation & appraisals' form similar to the one signed last year by Terry McCarthy. You may recall that the Town Council approved that transfer and authorized the execution of the waiver at their August 19th 2014 meeting. I anticipate that the same process will be required for this supplemental request.
Please let me know how you would like to proceed and what supporting information you require. Thank you.
Tel: (860) 870"3663 55 Wellt Main St., Varnon, CT 06066
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David Smith, P.E. Town Engineer Town of Vernon 55 West Main Street Vernon, CT 06066
Dear Mr. Smith:
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STATE OF CONNECTICUT DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
2800 BERLIN TURNPIKE, P.O. BOX 317546 NEWINGTON, CONNECI1CUT 06131-7546
Phone:
(860) 594-2439
March 5, 2015
Subject: Project No. 146-196-001A City of Vernon
Per our conversation, I have enclosed a Waiver of Compensation and Appraisal and a property map depicting the property rights that the Department of Transportation is proposing to acquire for the Route 741H0ckanum River bridge replacement.
If the Town is willing to donate the necessary property rights, please execute the Waiver of Compensation and Appraisal form and return it to me in the enclosed self-addressed envelope.
If you should have any questions, please contact me at the above number.
Enclosures
i€?!rfv-Project Coordinator Administration Section Division of Rights of Way
STA E OF CONNECTICUT DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
2800 BERLIN TURNPIKE, P.O. BOX 317546 NEWINGTON, CONNECTICUT 06131-7546
Phone:
(860) 594-2444
The Department of Transportation Bureau of Engineering and Construction 2800 Berlin Turnpike P. O. Box 317546 Newington, Connecticut 06131-7546
March 5, 2015
WAIVER OF COMPENSATION & APPRAISALS
Whereas, the Town of Vernon is the owner of certain real property situated in the Town of Vernon, County of Tolland, and State of Connecticut, upon which the State of Connecticut requires the acquisition of a drainage right of way totaling 350± square feet, a slope easement totaling 523± square feet, and an easement to drain.
Whereas, the Town of Vernon has been informed of its rights to receive any and all just compensation for said acquisition in compliance with the Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1970; and
Now therefore, the Town of Vernon does hereby waive its rights to receive any and all just compensation for said acquisition described on the map entitled:
"TOWN OF VERNON, MAP SHOWING LAND ACQUIRED FROM TOWN OFVERNON, BY THE STATE OF CONNECTICUT, DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, REPLACEMENT OF BRIDGE NO. 05588 RT-74 OVER HOCKANUM RIVER, SCALE 1" = 20', OCTOBER 2014, THOMAS A. HARLEY, P.E. - CHIEF ENGINEER, BUREAU OF ENGINEERING AND CONSTRUCTION, Town No. 146, Project No. 146-196, Serial No. 1A."
By ______________________________ _ Date ----------------
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MINUTES VERNON TOWN COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
TOWN HALL -14 PARK PLACE - 3ra Floor VERNON, CONNECTICUT
A~gustJ'! ~~!~!:30pm.
Mayor Daniel A. Champagne called the meeting to order at 7:30 PM
A) PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
B) ROLL CALL:
RECEIVED VERNON TOWN CLERK
14 AUG 26 Pfl12: 27
Present: Council Members Pauline Schaefer, Virginia Gingras, Julie Clay, Brian Motola, Ann Letendre, Steve Wakefield, Steven Peterson, Fred Lehmann, Bill Campbell, John Kopec, Kim Appleyard and Michael Winkler Absent: Entered During Meeting: Also Present: Mayor Daniel A. Champagne, Town Administrator John Ward, Recording Secretary Danielle Forand
C) CITIZEN'S FORUM Archie D'Amato of 53 Oakmoor Drive, spoke in regards to the noise disturbance of commercial tractor trailers during normal sleeping hours and for a solution to be created.
D.) EXECUTIVE SESSION Council Member Wakefield, seconded by Council Member Kopec made a motion to go into Executive Session. Motion carried unanimously.
Recess: 7:42 PM Reconvene: 8:02 PM
E.) PUBLIC HEARING None
F.) PRESENTATIONS BY THE ADMINISTRATION Mayor Daniel A. Champagne to make presentations to the Town Council on various topics.
G.) ACTION ON CONSENT AGENDA Council Member Wakefield, seconded by Council Member Kopec made a motion to move Consent Agenda Items as presented and pull C #2. Motion carried unanimously.
~ 1: Request for the approval Tax Refunds for Prior and Current Year. (A copy of a memorandum from Terry Hjarne, Collector of Revenue, to John D. Ward, Town Administrator dated August 7,2014 is included in the Council packet.)
PROPOSED MOTION:
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THE TOWN COUNCIL HEREBY APPROVES (4) FOUR PRIOR YEAR TAX REFUNDS TOTALLING $233.00, AND (32) THIRTY-TWO CURRENT YEAR TAX REFUNDS TOTALLING $4093.68 AS OUTLINED IN THE MEMORANDUM FROM TERRY HJARNE, COLLECTOR OF REVENUE TO JOHN D. WARD, TOWN ADMINISTRATOR DATED AUGUST 7,2014.
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2013-2014 AS OUTLINED IN THE BUDGET AMENDMENT FORMS PROVIDED BY FINANCE OFFICER, JAMES M. LUDDECKE.
Council Member Wakefield, seconded by Council Member Kopec made a motion to approve Budget Amendment Requests #62,#63, and #64 for Fiscal Year 2013-2014 as outlined in the Budget Amendment forms provided by Finance Officer, James M. luddecke. Finance Officer, Jim luddecke and was present. Discussion took place. Motion carried unanimously.
I.) PENDING BUSINESS
.L. Request the Town Council authorize the transfer of Town owned land to the State of Connecticut for the purpose of replacing the existing Bridge No. 5588 over the Hockanum River at 74 Winds orville Road. (See memorandum from John D. Ward, Town Administrator to Daniel A. Champagne, Mayor and the Vernon Town Council dated July 10, 2014 relative to same.)
PROPOSED MOTION #1
WAIVER OF COMPENSATION AND APPRAISAL WHEREAS, THE TOWN OF VERNON IS THE OWNER OF CERTAIN REAL
PROPERTY SITUATED IN THE TOWN OF VERNON, COUNTY OF TOLLAND, AND STATE OF CONNECTICUT, UPON WHICH THE STATE OF CONNECTICUT REQUIRES THE ACQUISITION OF 1895 ± SQUARE FEET OF LAND, A CONSTRUCTION EASEMENT TOTALING 5,181± SQUARE FEET, A SLOPE EASEMENT TOTALING 1,843± SQUARE FEET, AND AN EASEMENT TO INSTALL, CONSTRUCT AND MAINTAIN METAL BEAM RAIL TOTALING 35± LINEAR FEET.
WHEREAS, THE TOWN OF VERNON HAS BEEN INFORMED OF ITS RIGHTS TO RECEIVE ANY AND ALL JUST COMPENSATION "FOR SAID ACQUISITION IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE UNIFORM RELOCATION ASSISTANCE AND REAL PROPERTY ACQUISITION POLICIES ACT OF 1970, AS AMENDED; AND
NOW THEREFORE, THE SAID TOWN OF VERNON, DOES HEREBY WAIVE ITS RIGHTS TO AN APPRAISAL AND TO RECEIVE ANY AND ALL JUST COMPENSATION FOR SAID ACQUISITION DESCRIBED ON THE MAP ENTITLED:
"TOWN OF VERNON, MAP SHOWING LAND ACQUIRED FROM TOWN OF VERNON BY THE STATE OF CONNECTICUT, DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION REPLACEMENT OF BRIDGE NO. 05588 RT-74 OVER HOCKANUM RIVER MAY 2014 THOMAS A. HARLEY, P .E. - CHIEF ENGINEER BUREAU OF ENGINEERING AND CONSTRUCTION TOWN NO. 146, PROJECT NO 146-196, SERIAL NO. 1." AND
Council Member Wakefield, seconded by Council Member Kopec made a motion to hereby waive its rights to an appraisal and to receive any and all just compensation for said acquisition described on the map entitled: "Town of Vemon, Map showing land acquired from Town of Vernon by the State of Connecticut, Department of Transportation replacement of Bridge No. 05588 RT-74 over Hockanum
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River May 2014 Thomas A. Harley, P.E. Chief Engineer bureau of Engineering and Construction Town No. 146, Project No. 146-196, Serial No.1" Motion carried unanimously.
PROPOSED MOTION #2 : THE TOWN COUNCIL HEREBY AUTHORIZES TOWN ADMINISTRATOR JOHN D. WARD TO EXECUTE THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORATION WAIVER OF COMPENSATION AND APPRAISAL DATED MAY 28,2014.
Council Member Wakefield, seconded by Council Member Kopec made a motion to authorize Town Administrator John D. Ward to execute the Department of Transportation waiver of compensation and appraisal dated May 28, 2014. Motion carried unanimously.
J.) NEW BUSINESS
1. Request the Town Council approve Mayor Daniel A. Champagne's appointment of the new Town of Vernon Planner. (See memorandum dated August 14, 2014 from Mayor Daniel A. Champagne to the Vernon Town Council recommending same. The applicants resume has been included for Council review.)
PROPOSED MOTION: THE TOWN COUNCIL PURSUANT TO CHAPTER X, SEC.3 AND CHAPTER IX, SEC. 1,3 AND 13 OF THE VERNON TOWN CHARTER, APPROVES MAYOR DANIEL A. CHAMPAGNE'S APPOINTMENT OF BRIANAN NOLAN AS TOWN PLANNER FOR THE TOWN OF VERNON.
Council Member Appleyard, seconded by Council Member Peterson made a motion to approve the appointment of Brianan Nolan as new Town of Vernon Planner. Assistant Town Administrator Dawn Maselek, and Brianan Nolan were present. Discussion took place. Motion carried unanimously.
2. Request the Town Council approve a general wage increase for nonunion part time and per diem EMT Employees and the Ambulance Coordinator and Assistant Ambulance Coordinator. (See memorandum dated August 14, 2014 from Daniel A. Champagne, Mayor to the Vernon Town Council relative to same.)
PROPOSED MOTION: THE TOWN COUNCIL, CONSISTENT WITH THE TOWN OF VERNON PERSONNEL RULES AND REGULATIONS, §5.2 AND 5.3 (B) (3) HEREBY AUTHORIZES THAT ALL NON-UNION PART TIME AND PER DIEM EMT EMPLOYEES AND THE AMBULANCE COORDINATOR AND ASSISTANT AMBULANCE COORDINATOR BE GIVEN A GENERAL WAGE INCREASE OF ONE AND A HALF PERCENT (1.5%), EFFECTIVE JULY 1,2014.
Council Member Wakefield, seconded by Council Member Kopec made a motion to authorize that all non-union part time and per diem EMT employees and the Ambulance Coordinator and Assistant Ambulance Coordinator be given a general wage increase of one and a half percent
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Mayor Daniel A. Champagne Vernon Town Council
John D. Ward, Town Aooii~i~;;~~ LM April 1, 2014
Vernon Board of Education - School based Health Centers Request for rental Space at Rockville High and Maple Street schools e.G.S. § 8-24 Referral
As the Council may be aware, the Vernon Board of Education is proposing to enter into a lease agreement with First Choice Health Center Inc. for rental space at both Rockville High School and the Maple Street Elementary School in order to run school based health centers. First Choice will open the clinic to the Students and Staff.
Pursuant to Conn. Gen. Stat. 7-167, a public hearing must be held. Therefore, I would ask that the Town Council sit this down for a public hearing on April 21.
Prior to the execution of a lease, the matter was referred to the Planning and Zoning Commission for review under e.G.S. § 8-24.
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Tel: (860) 870-3665
PROPOSED MOTION
THE TOWN COUNCIL HEREBY SCHEDULES A PUBLIC HEARING FOR APRIL 21, 2015 AT 7:35 PM, THIRD FLOOR, MEMORIAL BUILDING, 14 PARK PLACE, VERNON, CONNECTICUT, TO HEAR COMMENTS AND ANSWER QUESTIONS REGARDING THE PROPOSED LEASE OF SPACE AT MAPLE STREET SCHOOL AND ROCKVILLE HIGH SCHOOL TO FIRST CHOICE HEALTH SERVICES.
14 Park Place Vernon, CT 06066 Fax: (860) 870-3580
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Aprill,2014
Ms. Brianan Nolan, Town Planner Town of Vernon 14 Park Place Vernon, CT 06066
Re: C.G.S. § 8-24 Referral Lease between the Town and First Choice Health Center, Inc. For rental space at Rockville High School and Maple Street School
Dear Briamm:
The Town, acting through the Board of Education is preparing to enter into a lease agreement with First Choice Health Center Inc. for rental space at both the Rockville High School and the Maple Street Elementary School. It is my understanding that the clinics will offer services to students and staff.
Please refer the above referenced subject to the Planning and Zoning Commission for review pursuant to Conn. Gen. Stat. § 8-24 and add this request to the next Planning and Zoning meeting agenda.
cc: Michael Purcaro, Director of Business and Finance, Vernon Public Schools File
14 Park Place Vernon, CT 06066 Tel: (860) 870-3665
www.vernon-ct.gov Fax: (860) 870-3580
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MINUTES VERNON TOWN COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
TOWN HALL -14 PARK PLACE - 3rd Floor VERNON, CONNECTICUT
March 17,2015 - 7:30 PM
Mayor Daniel Champagne called the meeting to order at 7:30 PM
A) PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
B) ROLL CALL: Present: Council Members Pauline Schaefer, Julie Clay, Kim Appleyard, Steve Wakefield, Steve Peterson, Fred Lehmann, Bill Campbell, John Kopec, and Ann Letendre Absent: Council Member Michael Winkler Entered During Meeting: Council Member Virginia Gingras at 7:32 PM Also Present: Mayor Daniel Champagne, Town Administrator John Ward, Recording Secretary Karen Daigle
C.) CITIZEN'S FORUM
Carl Schaefer, 1A Fox Hill Drive, publicly thanked the Public Works employees who have worked so hard to keep the streets plowed and clean in Vernon.
Citizen's Forum closed at 7:34 PM
D.) EXECUTIVE SESSION
Entered Executive Session at 7:35 PM
Council Member Wakefield, seconded by Council Member Kopec made the following motion to go into executive session:
THE TOWN COUNCIL, PURSUANT TO THE AUTHORITY GIVEN IN CONNECTICUT GENERAL STATUTES SECTION 1-200 (2) HEREBY MOVES TO GO INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION TO DISCUSS STRATEGIES AND/OR NEGOTIATIONS WITH RESPECT TO COLLECTIVE BARGAINING RELATIVE TO THE VERNON SCHOOL ADMINISTRATORS' ASSOCIATION. THE FOLLOWING INDIVIDUALS ARE INVITED TO ATTEND: JOHN D. WARD, TOWN ADMINISTRATOR; DAWN MASELEK, ASSISTANT TOWN ADMINISTRATOR; JAMES M. LUDDECKE, FINANCE OFFICER, AND ATTORNEY EDWARD F. O'DONNELL, OF THE FIRM SIEGEL, O'CONNOR, O'DONNELL AND BECK, PC.
Motion carried with 8 in favor, 1 opposed and 2 abstentions.
Executive Session ended at 7:53 PM
No action taken.
E.) PUBLIC HEARING None
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F.) PRESENTATIONS
Update from Dave Connors, Director of Engineering, and Craig Patla of the Connecticut Water Company relative to the proposed CWC plant upgrade. Discussion took place and questions were answered.
Mayor Daniel A. Champagne reported to the Town Council on various topics.
• Police Department invites Town Council Members to the annual awards ceremony on March 25, 2015 at 6:00 PM in the Council Chambers.
• Budget books were delivered with a reminder that the first budget meeting is March 21, 2015 at 9:00 AM.
• The first edition of the Vernon Events Magazine is being mailed out this week.
• The Town of Vernon lost 2 very hard working commissioners, Francis Kaplan and Russell Kunz. Condolences go out to their families.
• Parks and Recreation Department invites the town to its Easter Egg Hunt on April 3, 2015 at 9:15 AM.
• Police Department extends an invitation to its 125th anniversary celebration on April 25, 2015 from 6-11 PM at Maneeley's in South Windsor.
G.) ACTION ON CONSENT AGENDA
Mayor Champagne pulled consent item #2. Council Member Wakefield, seconded by Council Member Kopec made a motion to approve the consent agenda items as presented # C1 and C3. Motion carried unanimously.
g,.:L. Request for the approval Tax Refunds for Prior and Current Year. (A copy of a memorandum from Terry Hjarne, Collector of Revenue, to John D. Ward, Town Administrator dated March 9, 2015 is included in the Council packet.)
PROPOSED MOTION:
THE TOWN COUNCIL HEREBY APPROVES (1) ONE PRIOR TAX REFUND TOTALLING $154.18 AND (9) NINE CURRENT YEAR TAX REFUNDS FOR A TOTAL OF $5,564.90, AS OUTLINED IN THE MEMORANDUM FROM TERRY HJARNE, COLLECTOR OF REVENUE TO JOHN D. WARD, TOWN ADMINISTRATOR DATED MARCH 9,2015.
g, 3. Request the Town Council approve Mayor Daniel A. Champagne's appointment of Elizabeth Yang Landry, (U), 70-336 Old Town Road, Vernon, Connecticut as a regular member of the Energy Improvement District Board, said term to commence on March 18, 2015 and expires June 30, 2016. (A copy of Ms. Landry's resume is included for Council review. Ms. Landry is completing the term of Mark St. Germain.)
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PROPOSED MOTION
PURSUANT TO THE TOWN OF VERNON ORDINANCE #292 AND TOWN CODE SECTION 3(A), THE TOWN COUNCIL HEREBY APPROVES MAYOR DANIEL A. CHAMPAGNE'S APPOINTMENT OF ELIZABETH YANG LANDRY, (U), 70-336 OLD TOWN ROAD, VERNON, CONNECTICUT AS A REGULAR MEMBER OF THE ENERGY IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT BOARD, SAID TERM TO BEGIN MARCH 18, 2015 AND EXPIRES ON JUNE 30,2016.
H.) DISCUSSION OF PULLED CONSENT ITEMS None
I.) PENDING BUSINESS None
J.) NEW BUSINESS
1. Request the Town Council aDDrove the job description for the Assistant Director of the Water Pollution Control Authority, as recommended by Assistant Town Administrator Dawn Maselek. (A copy of the new job description is included for Council review.)
PROPOSED MOTION:
THE TOWN COUNCIL CONSISTENT WITH THE TOWN OF VERNON PERSONNEL RULES AND REGULATIONS, SECTION 4.1 (B) ENTITLED "JOB DESCRIPTIONS", HEREBY ADOPTS THE JOB DESCRIPTION OF ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF THE WATER POLLUTION CONTROL AUTHORITY AS PRESENTED.
Council Member Wakefield, seconded by Council Member Kopec, made a motion to adopt the job description of Assistant Director of the Water Pollution Control Authority. Discussion took place. Motion carried unanimously.
K.) INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES None
L.) ACTION ON ORDINANCES PREVIOUSLY PRESENTED None
M.) IDENTIFICATION/ADOPTION OF ADDITIONAL AGENDA ITEMS.
Council Member Letendre spoke on the lack of members for many commissions and the possibility of a campaign to seek volunteers. Discussion took place. No action taken.
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Council Member Wakefield, seconded by Council Member Campbell made a motion to add an additional agenda item. Motion carried unanimously.
1. Request the Town Council approve the job description for the Finance Analyst, as recommended by Assistant Town Administrator Dawn Maselek. (A copy of the new job description is included for Council review.)
PROPOSED MOTION:
THE TOWN COUNCIL CONSISTENT WITH THE TOWN OF VERNON PERSONNEL RULES AND REGULATIONS, SECTION 4.1 (B) ENTITLED "JOB DESCRIPTIONS", HEREBY ADOPTS THE JOB DESCRIPTION OF FINANCE ANALYST AS PRESENTED.
Council Member Wakefield, seconded by Council Member Kopec made a motion to adopt the job description of Finance Analyst. Discussion took place. Motion carried unanimously.
N.} DISCUSSION OF ADDITIONAL ITEMS AND INFORMATIONAL ITEMS None
O.} ADOPTION OF MINUTES
THE TOWN COUNCIL WAIVES THE READING OF THE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR TOWN COUNCIL MEETING OF MARCH 3, 2015 AND THAT MINUTES OF SAID MEETING BE APPROVED.
Council Member Wakefield, seconded by Council Member Kopec, made a motion to waive the reading of and approve the minutes of the March 3, 2015 regular Town Council meeting. Motion carried unanimously.
P.} INFORMATIONAL ITEMS, PETITIONS, COMMUNICATIONS, CORRESPONDENCE, REPORTS, ETC. NOT REQUIRING ACTION None
Adjourn ( 8:56 PM)
Council Member Wakefield, seconded by Council Member Kopec, made a motion to adjourn. Motion carried unanimously.
Received:
Approved:
Respectfully Submitted,
Karen C. Daigle Recording Secretary
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188th
Stephen M. Clark Captain of Police
PATROL DIVISION
Calls for Service Arrests Traffic Sto s DUI Arrests Domestic Violence Traffic Accidents
TOWN OF VERNON DEPARTMENT OF POLICE
725 HARTFORD TURNPIKE .
VERNON, CONNECTICUT060t~r.'· 11 R1 IIATI ~ r i .Y •.
Phone (860) 872-9126 Fax: (860) 8 - a9 v
Police Department Monthly Report February 2015
1,392 2904 51 119 188 481 12 24 35 63 125 219
On February 6th at approximately 5:57 PM, several officers were dispatched to a local residence on a report of a domestic disturbance involving a man armed with a knife. A responding officer apprehended the man outside the residence as he was attempting to leave the area. Investigation showed the accused showed up intoxicated at the residence of a neighbor and tried to force his way into the apartment. A physical altercation occurred between the accused and the neighbor as he attempted to keep the accused from entering the apartment. The accused then produced a knife and threatened his neighbor. The accused was charged with Carry a Dangerous Weapon, Threatening, Criminal Trespass, Breach of Peace, and Possession of Marijuana. He was held on a $10,000 bond.
On February 13th at approximately 10:24 AM, officers responded to a local residence on a report of an active domestic where a man from Ashford, CT assaulted his girlfriend by strangling her. The victim was able to fend off her boyfriend and call police. The boyfriend threatened to kill his girlfriend and fled the residence before the arrival of the officers. A description of the accused and his vehicle was given out to area police departments and he was subsequently stopped by state police in Tolland. He was taken into custody and charged with Breach of Peace, Threatening, Assault, and Strangulation.
DETECTIVE DIVISION
The Detective Division completed 3 patrol division assists and made 1 arrest. The Division currently has 41 active cases under investigation. The following is a breakdown of those cases:
On February 10,2015, the People's Bank at Tri-City Plaza was robbed. A female suspect entered the bank and handed the teller a note demanding money. She fled on foot. No one was injured. Detectives are working together with several area towns on this investigation.
On February 12, 2015, a male entered the First New England Federal Credit Union on Hyde Avenue with a handgun and demanded money. He fled the bank on foot. No one was injured. Detectives have been working with area towns and the FBI on this investigation.
On February 20,2015, Detectives arrested Euclides Landim, of Vernon and charged him with an incident that occurred on January 10, 2015. Landim allegedly caused a potentially serious head injury to his infant daughter while under his care. The baby was hospitalized at CT Children's Medical Center for several days but fortunately has no permanent injury. Detectives conducted a joint investigation with DCF, Tolland State's Attorney and a CCMC Child Abuse Pediatrician. Landim was charged with Risk of Injury to a Minor, Assault 3rd Degree and Cruelty to Persons.
TRAINING
Department Training: • Academy Class #347, Trantalis, DuBret - February • ARIDE, Officer St.Pierre, 16 hrs. • Academy Class 347, Practical Training- Officer Grzegorek • Per Se Training, Officer Anthony, Zawadski, 4 hrs. • Basic Crime Scene Processing, Sergeant Marra, 24 hrs. • POST Recert, Sergeant Marra, Officer Ferguson, and Officer Wells 40 hrs. • LOCK-Up, Overcoming Size, Officer Landry, 16 hrs. • Training Day 3, 48 Officers, 8 hrs. • CT Firearms and Permits training, Sergeant Hatheway, and Records Supervisor Smith • CRASE, Active Shooter Training, Lieutenant Meier, Sergeant Foster, 4 hrs. • Electronic Recording Custodial Interrogations, Lieutenant Meier, 4 hrs. • COLLECT Recert. Officer Wells, 5 hrs. • Academy Class #347 Firearms Training, Sergeant Thiel, Officer Tedford, 16 hrs. • PowerPhone, Protecting Law Enforcement Responders, Dispatcher Orlowski, 8 hrs.
Capitol Region Emergency Services Team: Training: • Feb 5, Clark, Pryputniewicz and Gmmoud • Feb 6, Clark, Pryputniewicz and Gunnoud
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TRAFFIC OFFICER
During the month of February, the traffic officer made 25 traffic stops, issued 15 infraction tickets, and 3 misdemeanor summons. He investigated 12 property damage accidents and 1 serious accident with injuries.
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MANCHESTER LIONS CLUB Inc. P.O. Box 614· Manchester, CT 06045-0614
March 23, 2015
Mayor Daniel Champagne Town of Vernon 14 Park Place Vernon CT 06066
Dear Dan:
Thank you for bowling in the Nineteenth Annual Fenix Memorial Bowling Tournament on March 7. Alas, it was not to be that the Mayors' Trophy would remain in Vernon. It must have been Manchester's year-the Chiefs Trophy also went back to Manchester. There is always next year!
Once again, the proceeds of the event will be in excess of $10,000 which will be presented to the Fidelco Guide Dog Foundation. We continue to have great support from our corporate sponsors, advertisers, and donors of services and door prizes.
Sincerely,
, hn T. Garoppolo and Garner urnament Chairman
WE SERVE
FROM DEPARTMENT/NAME
PROPOSED ITEM
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BACKGROUND INFORMATION
APPROPRIATION REQUIRED?
LIST OF SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION
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!l rei INFORMATlUh 3; TOWN OF VERNON
DEPARTMENT SUBMISSION FOR TO\iVN COlINCIL AGENDA
I COLLECTOR OF REVENUE
I INFORMATIONAL ITEM 3/17/2015
INOTICE OF INTEREST WAIVER
NONE
PER § 12-145 NOTICE OF INTEREST WAIVER MUST BE PROVIDED TO THE TAXING AUTHORITY OF THE TOWN OF VERNON
Due to a clerical error on the part of the Assessorts Office for prorated vehicles a 30 day waiver of interest was granted for three Motor Vehicle tax bills in the name of VW Credit Leasing LTD. I have reviewed this error with Dave Wheelert Tax Assessor, per § 12-145 we have determined that the delinquency was attributable to a clerical error for 2012 Grand List bill numbers 524402, 524377, and 524396.
Written notification of the adjusted tax bills was transmitted electronically to VW Credit Leasing LTD March 6, 2015 along with notification that they have 30 days to pay without interest penalty.
This informational notice is issued to the Members of the Town Council per § 12-145.
