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Minutes are considered "Draft" until approved at the next meeting. Please contact theTown Clerk's Office for a copy of final minutes.Present:MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THEFARMINGTON TOWN COUNCIL HELDAPRIL 7, 2008Mike Clark, ChairMike DemiccoMark FeyJeffrey J. HoganCharles KenistonDonald Perrault, JrWilliam A. WadsworthKathleen Eagen, Town ManagerPaula B. Ray, Town ClerkA. Call to Order.The Chair called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.B. Pledge of AllegianceThe Council and members of the public recited the Pledge of Allegiance.C. Presentations and RecognitionsThere were no presentations or recognitions.Motion was made and seconded (Hogan/Wadsworth) that Agenda Items N-1and N-2 be considered at this point in the meeting.Adopted unanimously.N. New BusinessMr. Demicco recused himself from participation on Agenda Items N-1 and N-2.1. To Accept the Donation of a New Scoreboard at the Tunxis MeadBaseball Field from the Youth Baseball Organizations, FarmingtonAmateur Athletic Club and Farmington Savings Bank and to Authorizethe Town Manager to Apply to the Town Plan and Zoning Commissionfor Site Plan Approval.Motion was made and seconded (Hogan/Wadsworth) to accept the donation of anew scoreboard at the Tunxis Mead Baseball Field from the Youth Baseballorganizations, Farmington Amateur Athletic Club, and Farmington SavingsBank and to authorize the Town Manager to apply to the Town Plan and ZoningCommission for site approval.Adopted unanimously.MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OFTHE FARMINGTON TOWN COUNCIL HELDAPRIL 7, 20081

Minutes are considered "Draft" until approved at the next meeting. Please contact theTown Clerk's Office for a copy of final minutes.2. To Accept the Donation of a New Scoreboard at the Farmington HighSchool Football Field from the FHS Football Booster Club, FarmingtonYouth Lacrosse Program, Farmington Mud Hogs Youth FootballProgram, and the Farmington Savings Bank and to Authorize the TownManager to Apply to the Town Plan and Zoning Commission for SitePlan Approval.Motion was made and seconded (Hogan/Wadsworth) to accept the donation of anew scoreboard at the Farmington High School Football Field from the FHSFootball Booster Club, Farmington Youth Lacrosse Program, Farmington MudHogs Youth Football Program and Farmington Savings Bank and to authorizethe Town Manager to apply to the Town Plan and Zoning Commission for siteplan approval.Adopted unanimously.D. Public Hearing.1. A Public Hearing on the Town Council’s Proposed OperatingBudget the Fiscal Year 2008-2009.The Chair opened the public hearing at 7:12 p.m. and the Clerk read the legalnotice recorded with these minutes as Agenda D-1 into the record. The TownManager reviewed the Town Council’s proposed budget recorded with theseminutes as Agenda Item D-1a using the presentation recorded with theseminutes as Agenda Item D-1b. Mary Grace Reed, Chair of the Board ofEducation reviewed the Board of Education budget using the handoutsrecorded with these minutes as Agenda Item D-1c and Dr. Robert Villanova,Superintendent of Schools discussed the enrollment/professional staffing levelsover the past five years using the chart recorded with these minutes as AgendaItem D-1d. Mike Clark, Town Council Chair asked the public to support theTown Council’s proposed budget for fiscal year 2008-2009 and explained theCouncil’s reasoning for their proposed budget. He used the presentationrecorded with these minutes as Agenda Item D-1e to justify the spending andrequired tax increase for fiscal year 2008-2009. He made the following eightpoints:1) Farmington has a long history of providing fiscally responsiblegovernment continued by the proposed budget. The Town ofFarmington has the lowest equalized mill rate when compared toneighboring towns in the Hartford region. The proposed mill rate of19.75 is the lowest in twelve years.2) The overall spending increase in the proposed budget is 1.2%, whichis the lowest percent increase, since 1995-1996 fiscal year. Thepercentage of increase is well below the cost of living increase of 4.0%annually.3) Unlike federal and state tax dollars, every dollar of the town budget isspent in Town providing services and educating children.MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OFTHE FARMINGTON TOWN COUNCIL HELDAPRIL 7, 20082

Minutes are considered "Draft" until approved at the next meeting. Please contact theTown Clerk's Office for a copy of final minutes.4) The Town Council cut $2,450,000 from the Town Manager’s proposedbudget. One program that was preserved was the Elderly Tax ReliefProgram, which sets aside over $160,000 for elderly tax relief.5) Due to revaluation there is no average tax increase this year. Eachhome will have an individual tax increase. Your individual taxincrease is based on the percentage increase from your oldassessment to your new assessment. If your assessment value wentup 31% or less you will have no tax increase.6) You will pay lower taxes on each automobile you own because of thedecreased mill rate.7) You can compute your property tax increase on the Town ofFarmington website.8) The Town of Farmington closed on the Krell Farm that morning for$6,750, 000, which was an action overwhelming supported by thevoters. With the purchase comes the shared responsibility to pay forwhat was overwhelming approved.He informed the public that although the Council tried to preserve all currentservices, it was not possible at the spending levels being proposed and that ifthe budget gets defeated on May 1, 2008 and further cuts are necessary, therewill be significant cuts in Town services and educational programming.The Chair opened the hearing for public comment.Jean Frenette of 37 Wolf Pit Road stated he has lived in Farmington since 1965,and that even with the new tax break for seniors he would be paying more intaxes next year. He stated he was for open space, but the Krell Farm cost toomuch, and he would never live long enough to use the land. He didn’t feel itwas fair that he was being forced to pay higher and higher property taxes whenhe hardly used any Town services and had no children in school.Ellen Siuta, Farmington Future spoke in favor of the budget and askedresidents to support it. She stated the last speaker that said he didn’t useTown services rode his car on the roads, lived in a home protected by fire andpolice services, and had emergency response services available for medicalemergencies.Richard Koszyca of 11 Coppermine Road stated the earlier speaker was wrongwhen he said he wasn’t using Town services. He spoke in favor of the budgetand asked the Council to look for ways to increase income. He felt it wasnecessary to have an Economic Development Coordinator position hired for theTown of Farmington and he stated he was sorry the new communication systemfor the Police Department was cut out of the budget.Giles Packer of 36 Mountain Land asked the Council to remember this budgetwould impact some citizens like him with a $100.00 per month property taxincrease.Ron Faibusch of 241 Talcott Notch Road said even though the mill rate staysabout the same or goes up slightly every year; the residents lose services eachMINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OFTHE FARMINGTON TOWN COUNCIL HELDAPRIL 7, 20083

Minutes are considered "Draft" until approved at the next meeting. Please contact theTown Clerk's Office for a copy of final minutes.year. He was particularly disturbed by the delay of the Economic DevelopmentDirector position, the loss of the Hartford Metro Alliance membership and thereduced landfill hours.Carol Presutti, 16 White Oak Road and President of the Chamber of Commercewas disturbed about the delay of the Economic Development Director positionand the loss of the Hartford Metro Alliance membership. She believed weneeded an Economic Development Director with the skills to sell the Town ofFarmington to bring more businesses to Town. Despite her comments she feltthe Town of Farmington was a great Town to live in evidenced by the strongproperty values.Gene Chamberlain of 85 Somersby Way spoke in favor of the budget. He feltthe budget was regressive but understood why it had to be this year. Hewanted the Town of Farmington to think about controlled growth versus justbuying open space and to think of ways to raise revenue.A Gentleman, resident employed at the UCONN Health Center spoke in favor ofthe budget expenditures, but made the point the average taxpayer was thebackbone of the budget and the homes of higher value were not paying their fairshare.Sam Iritano, Farmington Taxpayers Association Inc. spoke against the budgetand felt the Board of Education was supporting a self-serving bureaucracy. Hepointed out since 2003 school staffing has gone up 6.1%, the number ofstudents has decreased 6.8% and the Board of Education budget has increased24.2%. He wanted the Board of Education budget cut further.Jenny Mulpeter of 5 Morgan Place thanked the Council and Board of Educationfor their work on the budget. She stated since the spending increase proposedwas less than the rate of inflation, per pupil expenditures were less than theState of Connecticut average the budget should be supported. She believed ifthe budget didn’t pass Town and School services would be severely impacted.C.J. Thomas of 149 Mountain Spring Road thanked the Council and Board ofEducation for their work on the budget. He talked about the decreasing millrate lowering the automobile taxes for individuals. He agreed with the Chairthat there was no average taxpayer this year. He stated since there was only a2.9% increase on the tax levy of the Town of Farmington when the rate ofinflation was 4% the budget deserved to be supported.Robert Parker of 22 Tanglewood Road spoke in favor of the budget. He believedall surrounding towns were facing the same problems the Town of Farmingtonwas facing with its budget. Because of our low taxes in comparison to ourneighboring towns and the high quality of our Town and School servicesFarmington residents were getting a great deal.Pierre Guertin of 12 Henley Commons thought the Council and Board ofEducation had done a great job with the budget. He agreed that everyone wasMINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OFTHE FARMINGTON TOWN COUNCIL HELDAPRIL 7, 20084

Minutes are considered "Draft" until approved at the next meeting. Please contact theTown Clerk's Office for a copy of final minutes.having an individual experience with his or her own taxes this year. Hebelieved we elected the Council and Board of Education to build a budget andhired professionals to run the Town and School System, and because of thegreat job they have done, they deserve to be supported by voting yes for thebudget.Hearing no further public comment the Chair closed the hearing at 8:39 p.m.2. A Public Hearing to Consider the Purchase of Property Owned bySusan, Nathaniel, Jr., Edith and Robin Howe Located at Lot 1BMountain Spring Road (Approximately 2.28 Acres) for aPrice Of $279,300.The Chair opened the public hearing at 8:50 p.m. and the Clerk read into therecord the legal notice recorded with these minutes as Agenda D-2. Mr.Wadsworth, Chair of the Land Acquisition Committee reviewed the purchaseand described the qualities of this parcel that qualify it for purchase under thebylaws of the Land Acquisition Committee. He talked about the FarmingtonLand Trust currently supporting approximately 50 acres of open space in thearea, and he felt this would be a good faith effort on the Town of Farmington’spart to support their efforts.The Chair opened the public hearing for public comments.Kathy Wadsworth, President of the Farmington Land Trust read into the recordthe letter of support recorded with these minutes as Agenda D-2a.Pam Freedman 181 Mountain Spring Road spoke in favor of the purchase. Shetalked about the woodland nature of the lot and surrounding area.Gene Chamberlain of 85 Somersby Way suggested the Town of Farmingtonshould not buy any more open space unless a commitment is made to pay forit. He suggested money from the operating budget is being shifted to debtservice to pay for open space resulting in diminished services for Townresidents. He asked the Council to consider ways to have open space generaterevenue for the Town.Marie Baker of 145 Mountain Spring Road spoke in favor of the purchase. Shetalked about the purchase fitting the mission statement of the Town ofFarmington.Nancy Sichler of 125 Mountain Spring Road spoke in favor of the purchase.She talked about maintaining the rural and scenic quality of Mountain SpringRoad.Richard Koczyca of 11 Coppermine Road told the Council he had been involvedwith the open space purchases of the Hein and Krell Farms and has been verysupportive of open space purchases. He cautioned about buying such a smallpiece of property for $300,000 when there are still large parcels of landavailable.MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OFTHE FARMINGTON TOWN COUNCIL HELDAPRIL 7, 20085

Minutes are considered "Draft" until approved at the next meeting. Please contact theTown Clerk's Office for a copy of final minutes.Nausherwan Burki of 48 and one half Mountain Spring Road spoken in favor ofthe purchase. He wanted to maintain the character of his neighborhood forhimself and all the residents that travel up and down on a daily basis.Alex Thomas of 149 Mountain Spring Road spoke in favor of the purchase. Shenoted the Mountain Spring Road area has the most underdeveloped land in theTown of Farmington making the area the most vulnerable for development.Amanda Strauss of 16 Townsend Road agreed with the speaker that talkedabout the Town services being sacrificed for open space purchases. Shequestioned if this property could even be built on because of the wetlands onthe lot and the need to establish a septic system.Mr. Wadsworth informed the Council that the lot would support building. Hethanked the members of the Land Acquisition Committee, the Town Manager,Liz Dolphin, Assistant Planner and Howe Family for their work on the purchaseproposal.Hearing no further public comments the Chair closed the public hearing at9:24 p.m.Motion was made and seconded (Hogan/Wadsworth) to consider Agenda ItemN-4 at this point in the meeting.Adopted unanimously.N. New Business4. To Recommend the Purchase of Property Owned by Susan, NathanielJr., Edith and Robin Howe, Located at Lot 1B Mountain Spring Road(Approximately 2.28 Acres) to the TPZ for a Report Under Section 8-24of the Connecticut State Statutes.Motion was made and seconded (Hogan/Wadsworth) to recommend thepurchase of property owned by Susan, Nathaniel, Jr., Edith and Robin Howelocated at Lot 1B Mountain Spring Road (Approximately 2.28 Acres) to the TPZfor a report under Section 8-24 of the Connecticut State Statutes.Adopted.Voting yes were Clark, Fey, Hogan, Keniston, Perrault, and Wadsworth.Mr. Demicco voted no.E. New ItemsThere were no new items added to the agenda.F. Public CommentsMINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OFTHE FARMINGTON TOWN COUNCIL HELDAPRIL 7, 20086

Minutes are considered "Draft" until approved at the next meeting. Please contact theTown Clerk's Office for a copy of final minutes.Ann Newbury of 23 Hatters Lane asked the Council why the Town ofFarmington wasn’t going to do automatic bulk pick-up in the spring and fallanymore.Robert Parker of 18 Tanglewood Road asked the Council to close the entrancefrom the McDonalds parking lot onto Route 177 to prevent drivers from usingthe parking lot as cut through to avoid the traffic light. He thanked the Councilfor helping his neighborhood with their power outage problems. He felt hiringan Economic Development Director with a pay range of $50,000 to $75,000 ayear salary range is unrealistic and a waste of taxpayer’s money. He wouldrather see the money used for public safety. He agreed with an earlier speakerthat suggested the Town of Farmington needed to find ways to generate income.Gene Chamberlain of 85 Somersby Way asked about methods to revise theCharter. He is interested in having funding for open space segregated in afashion as to not detract from Town services. He felt the operating expensesshould not be reduced to pay for open space.G. Reading of Minutes1. March 11, 2008 Regular Town Council MeetingMotion was made and seconded (Wadsworth/Hogan) to approve the minutes ofthe March 11, 2008 Regular Town Council meeting.Adopted unanimously.2. March 12, 2008 Special Town Council Budget Work Shop MeetingMotion was made and seconded (Wadsworth/Hogan) to approve the minutes ofthe March 12, 2008 Special Town Council Budget Work Shop Meeting.Adopted unanimously.3. March 13, 2008 Special Town Council Budget Work Shop MeetingMotion was made and seconded (Wadsworth/Hogan) to approve the minutes ofthe March 13, 2008 Special Town Council Budget Work Shop Meeting.Adopted unanimously.4. March 15, 2008 Special Town Council Budget Work Shop MeetingMotion was made and seconded (Wadsworth/Hogan) to approve the minutes ofthe March 15, 2008 Special Town Council Budget Work Shop Meeting.Adopted unanimously.5. March 17, 2008 Special Town Council Budget Work Shop MeetingMINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OFTHE FARMINGTON TOWN COUNCIL HELDAPRIL 7, 20087

Minutes are considered "Draft" until approved at the next meeting. Please contact theTown Clerk's Office for a copy of final minutes.Motion was made and seconded (Wadsworth/Hogan) to approve the minutes ofthe March 17, 2008 Special Town Council Budget Work Shop Meeting.Adopted unanimously.H. Reading of Communications and Written Appeals1. Edith McClure – resident correspondence2. Linda Pulford- Farmington Valley Organizing correspondence3. Gloria Shusdock – resident correspondence4. Josef Treggor – Farmington Conservation Commission5. Vincent DiPietro – correspondence6. Paul Kramer – resident correspondence7. Budget Correspondence8. Robinson & Cole – correspondenceThe Chair entered into the record Agenda Items H-1 through H-8. The Managercalled the Council’s attention to correspondence left at their places from SharonAbramczyk, Dana Miller and the Farmington Valley Visitors Associationrecorded with these minutes as Agenda Items H-9 through H-10.The Manager asked for Council consensus regarding Agenda Item H-6. It wasthe consensus of the Council to have the Manager begin negotiations with Mr.Kramer.Mr. Wadsworth entered into the record a letter from M.I. Cake as Agenda ItemH-11.The Chair entered into the record a petition regarding Girard Avenue as AgendaItem H-12.Mr. Demicco called attention to Agenda Item H-1 and stated his support for adog park and wish to establish one in the Town of Farmington.I. Report of Committees1. UCONN Committees2. Land Acquisition Committee3. Tunxis Meade Park and River Access CommitteeThere were no reports for Agenda Items I-1 through I-3.4. Unionville Traffic CommitteeMr. Hogan reported the Committee has broken into three sub-committees oneof which was studying the corridor from New Britain Avenue to Routes 4 & 167to increase traffic capacity over the Farmington River. They are consideringlong range plans to replace the existing bridge structure. They have beenworking with Town staff and Police Chief Rio. The second committee is lookingat previous history for a third river crossing. They have met with CCROG andMINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OFTHE FARMINGTON TOWN COUNCIL HELDAPRIL 7, 20088

Minutes are considered "Draft" until approved at the next meeting. Please contact theTown Clerk's Office for a copy of final minutes.the Department of Transportation. The third committee was looking into bikeand pedestrian ways and has met with CCROG to explore the possibilities forfederal grant money for the project.5. Sewer CommitteeMr. Wadsworth reported the Committee had had their first meeting. Themeeting had been mostly an educational to review past practices. They wouldbegin planning at their next meeting.6. Ethics CommitteeThere was no report for Agenda Item I-6.J. Report of the Council Chair and Liaisons1. Chair Report(a) Schedule of second Town Council Meeting(s)April 22 – Ethics PresentationMay 27 -Joint Meeting6:00-7:30 p.m. TPZ, and Conservation Commission7:30-8:30 p.m. Economic Development CommissionJune 24 –Joint Meeting with TPZ and Board of EducationThe Chair reported having received letters regarding the town wide Clean-UpDay April 26, 2008, 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and the Relay for Life May 31, 2008,and from Gina McCarthy, Commissioner Department of EnvironmentalProtection granting a waiver to the Town of Farmington for applying for a grantfor the Krell Farm recorded with these minutes as Agenda Item J-1.It was the consensus of the Council to accept the meeting schedule suggestedby the Chair.2. Board of Education Liaison ReportMr. Hogan reported the Board of Education is working with a consultant to hirea new Superintendent of Schools. He talked about a Federal Program calledSafe Roads that the Board of Education will be working with Unionville TrafficCommittee bikeways and walkways sub-committee to obtain grant money.3. Unionville Village Improvement Association Liaison ReportMr. Perrault reported the Parcel 8 buildings were now down. Mr. Kenistonreported the new McDonalds was now open and that there would be a ribboncutting ceremony on April 22, 2008.4. Town Plan and Zoning Liaison ReportMINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OFTHE FARMINGTON TOWN COUNCIL HELDAPRIL 7, 20089

Minutes are considered "Draft" until approved at the next meeting. Please contact theTown Clerk's Office for a copy of final minutes.Mr. Wadsworth reported the property being donated to the Town of Farmingtonlocated in the City of New Britain was approved by the Plan and ZoningCommission.5. Water Pollution Control Authority ReportMr. Demicco reported the WPCA would be having a public hearing on theirbudget April 14, 2008 at 7:00 p.m. in the Board of Education conference room.6. Economic Development Commission Liaison Report7. Any Other Liaison ReportsThere were no other reports.K. Report of Town ManagerInland Wetlands SeparationThe Manager called the Council’s attention to the update in her report and sheexpected to have a substantial update for the Council in May or June.Oakland Gardens Fire StationThe Manager reported American Medical Response had withdrawn their requestto have access to the Oakland Gardens Fire Station.Follow-upThe Manager reported the Town of Farmington had closed that day on the KrellFarm Property and the Town would be applying for an Open Space Grant.The Manager reported at the next meeting of the Economic DevelopmentCommission, she would let them know about the 18-month moratorium theCouncil had put on building fee waivers and tax abatements.Motion was made and seconded (Hogan/Wadsworth) to accept the report of theTown Manager.Adopted unanimously.The Manager asked for Council consensus on how they would like to handle thearchiving of Council email. It was the consensus of the Council to set up anemail account through the Town of Farmington server, which would bepreserved like all other Town emails.Motion was made and seconded (Wadsworth/Hogan) to accept the report of theTown Manager.Adopted unanimously.L. Appointments1. Plainville Area Cable TV Advisory Council (Erickson) (R)2. Unionville Village Historic District Study Committee AlternateThere was no action taken on Agenda Items L1or L2.MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OFTHE FARMINGTON TOWN COUNCIL HELDAPRIL 7, 200810

Minutes are considered "Draft" until approved at the next meeting. Please contact theTown Clerk's Office for a copy of final minutes.3. Retirement BoardMotion was made and seconded (Hogan/Wadsworth) that Pauline Wilson beappointed to the Retirement Board for a two-year term beginning immediatelyand ending January 7, 2010.Adopted unanimously.4. Auditors (Blum, Shapiro & Company, LLC)Motion was made and seconded (Hogan/ Wadsworth) that the firm of BlumShapiro & Company, PC be appointed as the Town’s independent auditor forthe fiscal year ending June 30, 2008.Adopted unanimously.M. Old BusinessThere was no old business.N. New Business1. To Accept the Donation of a New Scoreboard at the Tunxis MeadBaseball Field from the Local Youth Baseball Organizations,Farmington Amateur Athletic Club and Farmington Savings Bank andto Authorize the Town Manager to Apply to the Town Plan & ZoningCommission for Site Plan Approval.Action was taken earlier in the meeting.2. To Accept the Donation of a New Scoreboard at the Farmington HighSchool Football Field from the FHS Football Booster Club,Farmington Youth Lacrosse Program, Farmington Mud HogsYouth Football Program and Farmington Savings Bank and toAuthorize the Town Manager to Apply to the Town Plan & ZoningCommission for Site Plan Approval.Action was taken earlier in the meeting.3. To Authorize the Acceptance of a Gift of Property Owned byLandworks Development LLC Located in the City of New Britain Alongthe Town of Farmington’s Southern Boundary near Batterson ParkRoad (4.5581 Acres) Subject To Receipt Of An AcceptableEnvironmental Site Assessment Report; And Subject To DueDiligence, Including but Not Limited To Title Search.Motion was made and seconded (Wadsworth/Hogan) to authorize the TownManager to accept a gift of property owned by Landworks Development LLClocated in the City of New Britain along the Town of Farmington’s southernMINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OFTHE FARMINGTON TOWN COUNCIL HELDAPRIL 7, 200811

Minutes are considered "Draft" until approved at the next meeting. Please contact theTown Clerk's Office for a copy of final minutes.boundary near Batterson Park Road (4.5581 acres) as shown on survey entitled“ Map Showing Area To Be Conveyed to Town of Farmington Prepared forLandworks Development LLC” dated 11-13-06 subject to receipt of anacceptable Environmental Site Assessment report; and subject to due diligence,including but not limited to title search.Adopted unanimously.4. To Recommend the Purchase of Property Owned by Susan, Nathaniel,Jr., Edith and Robin Howe Located at Lot 1B Mountain Spring Road(Approximately 2.28 Acres) to the Town Plan and Zoning Commissionfor a Report Under Section 8-24 of the Connecticut State Statutes.Action was taken earlier in the meeting.5. To Authorize the Board of Education, or a Sub-Committee Appointedby the Board, to Serve as the Building Committee for those RoofReplacement, Window Replacement, Oil Tank Removal, AsbestosAbatement and Energy Conservation School Construction ProjectsCosting $2,000,000 or Less.Motion was made and seconded (Hogan/Wadsworth) to authorize the Board ofEducation, or a sub-committee appointed by the Board of Education, to serveas the building committee for those roof replacement, window replacement, oiltank removal, asbestos abatement and energy conservation school constructionprojects costing $2,000,000 or less.Adopted unanimously.6. To Approve the Town Council’s Recommended 2008-2009 OperatingBudget of $84,098,421.Motion was made and seconded (Wadsworth/Hogan) to approve the motionrecorded with these minutes as Agenda Item N- 6.Adopted unanimously.7. To Take Action on the Recommended 2008-2009 Operating Budgetand Proposed Referendum Question(s) and to Adopt the Call of theAnnual Town Meeting(s).Motion was made and seconded (Wadsworth/Hogan) to approve the motionrecorded with these minutes as Agenda Item N- 7.Adopted unanimously.8. To Schedule a Special Town Council Meeting (if needed) on May 2,2008 to Approve the Town Council’s 2008-2009 SecondMINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OFTHE FARMINGTON TOWN COUNCIL HELDAPRIL 7, 200812

Minutes are considered "Draft" until approved at the next meeting. Please contact theTown Clerk's Office for a copy of final minutes.Recommended Budget.Motion was made and seconded (Wadsworth/Hogan) to schedule a SpecialTown Council Meeting (if needed) on May 2, 2008 at 5:00 p.m. in the Town HallCouncil Chambers to approve the town Council’s 2008-2009 secondrecommended budget.Adopted unanimously.9. To Approve the Property Tax Refunds.Motion was made and seconded (Wadsworth/Hogan) to approve the motionrecorded with these minutes as Agenda Item N- 9.Adopted unanimously.10.To Authorize the Town Manager to Sign a Contract with theConnecticut State Library for a Historic District Preservation Grant.Motion was made and seconded (Wadsworth/Hogan) resolved, that KathleenEagen, Town Manager is empowered to execute and deliver in the name and onbehalf of the municipality a contract with the Connecticut State Library for aHistoric District Preservation Grant.Adopted unanimously.11. To Award Bid # 813, Multiplexer, Recording System and MonitorReplacement in the Amount of $15,039.00 to Associated SecurityCorporation, East Hartford, CT.Motion was made and seconded (Wadsworth/Hogan) to award Bid #813,Multiplexer, Recording System and Monitor Replacement in the amount of$15,039 to Associated Security Corporation, East Hartford, CT.Adopted unanimously.12. To Award Bid # 812, Tunxis Meade Boathouse Security Project, inthe Amount of $13,898.00 to Associated Security Corporation, EastHartford, CT.Motion was made and seconded (Wadsworth/Hogan) to award Bid #812, TunxisMead Boathouse Security Project, in the amount of $13,898 to AssociatedSecurity Corporation, East Hartford, CT.Adopted unanimously.MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OFTHE FARMINGTON TOWN COUNCIL HELDAPRIL 7, 200813

Minutes are considered "Draft" until approved at the next meeting. Please contact theTown Clerk's Office for a copy of final minutes.13. To Change the Time of the Second Town Council Meeting on May 27,2008 from 7:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.Motion was made and seconded (Wadsworth/Hogan) to change the time of theMay 27, 2008 Regular Town Council Meeting to 6:00 p.m.Adopted unanimously.14. To Ratify the Tentative Agreement on the Health Insurance Sectionsof the Contract Between the Town of Farmington and Local 331,International Brotherhood of Police Officers the Period July 1, 2006through June 30,2009.Motion was made and seconded (Wadsworth/Hogan) to ratify the tentativeagreement on the Health Insurance Sections of the contract between the Townof Farmington and Local 331, International Brotherhood of Police Officers forthe period July 1, 2006through June 30, 2009.Adopted unanimously.O. Executive SessionThere was no Executive Session held.P. AdjournmentMotion was made and seconded (Wadsworth/Hogan) to adjourn the meeting at10:50 p.m.Adopted unanimously.Respectfully submitted,Paula B. Ray, ClerkMINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OFTHE FARMINGTON TOWN COUNCIL HELDAPRIL 7, 200814