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From YouTube: City of Groton Mayor & Council - 4/1/19
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City of Groton, Connecticut municipal meeting - Mayor and Council April 1, 2019. Click on the link below for the agenda.
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A
C
A
D
D
first
award
on
April
4
forward
city
of
Groton
flight
officer,
Glenn
freshmen,
the
city
of
Krakow
police
department,
is
part
of
the
city
of
Groton
building
inspectors
office
to
facilitate
a
community
policing
initiative
light
border
since
February
of
2018.
This
position
was
concluded
the
dedicated
public
servant
when
freshman
he's
a
retired,
lieutenant
colonel
United,
States,
Army,
sniffing
training
and
site
analysis
or
asset
location
safety
and
maintenance.
He
took
the
skill
set
when
significant
personal
initiative.
These
we
adapted
to
the
municipal
needs
with
great
positive
effect.
D
He
took
the
personal
max
keeping
took
the
the
personal
initiative
to
study
crime
prevention
through
Environmental
Design
and
has
mastered
two
topics
additionally
present
in
this
matter
of
city
residents.
He
also
brings
a
wealth
of
corporate
experiences.
He
was
an
executive
with
Parker
McKenna
producer
Glen
gets
that
his
part-time
positions
of
crucial
ones.
The
city
attempts
an
economic
Renaissance.
His
tenure
has
been
a
productive
one.
He
is
tackled
all
issues
locally
from
flight
departure,
rat
infestation,
prevention
and,
as
part
of
the
state's
attorney's
office,
keep
our
emphasis
on
voluntary
compliance
with
city
closed
and
employed.
D
Costly
legal
issues
is
part
of
the
state's
attorney's
office
to
take
one
specific,
chronic
flight
matter.
What
to
various
stakeholders?
Energy,
that
last
reproductive
minutes?
Let
us
take
an
impact,
he's
supported
and
volunteered
on
agency
Operation,
Christmas
Christmas
toy
drives
that
Weber
owner
participated
in
cooperative
with
the
conference
American
citizens
with
concerns
and
complaints.
His
skill
set
is
a
lot
of
the
communities
names
and
blame
prevention
and
quality
of
life
issues
to
be
addressed
in
the
low-key,
effective
and
positive
manner.
Let
is
an.
D
Was
paying
twenty
hours
and
clearly
works?
Thirty-Five
inform
at
seventy
years,
young
plan
personally
shoveled
were
walkin
and
embarrass
little
on
a
fixed
income.
There
was
snow.
Coming
more
releases
shows
us.
Maybe
the
community
ins
is
incredible
compassion
for
his
fellow
man.
We
also
put
her
in
contact
with
affordable
service
to
avoid
any
future
issues.
Land
is
known
as
mr.
gladden
is
proud
of
you.
D
On
September
24
2018,
the
approximately
850
m
sergeant
sergeant,
Stephen
Smith,
Officer,
Jason,
Hoffman
and
officer
Bobby
Harris
with
dispatch
will
investigate
of
white
powder
incident
at
the
Islamic.
Center
have
been
wounded
located
16
force
from
the
city
of
Bryan
caregiver
from
the
mosque
had
encountered
and
become
exposed
to
a
white
powder
while
handling
mail
in
the
upstairs
study
room
sergeant,
Smith
took
immediate
control,
obscene
and
stopped
access
to
the
center
to
avoid
further
parties
becoming
contaminated
by
this
unknown
suspects.
D
Also
on
concern
for
the
safety
of
his
officers,
officers,
Hoffman
and
Harris
sergeant
Smith
ensured
the
clothing
seized,
as
evidence
was
properly
secured
in
the
party
exposed,
taking
immediate
decontamination
measures
and
personnel
investigating
taking
immediate
protective
measures.
Lieutenant
Jason
Proctor
was
immediately
advised
and
quickly
ensured
that
the
fire
and
EMS
responded
from
the
city
of
Bryan
and
notified
the
FBI
as
to
the
incident,
a
powder
incident,
which
was
a
pattern
occurring
in
state
currently
at
that
time
that
he
recognized
from
intelligence
teletypes.
He
of
course
it
was
the
police
business
command.
A
D
At
this
point,
unknown
substance
may
and
exposed
the
demas
commented
in
our
after-action
analysis,
how
calmly
and
quickly
their
personal
response
in
the
matter
hint
and
complimented
the
agency
personnel
and
always
keeping
in
calm
in
treating
him
and
concern
and
compassion.
Ultimately,
the
powder
suspected
the
anthrax
was
found
not
to
be
such
a
substance
by
analysis.
In
our
detective
unit
assistant,
the
FBI
and
proactive
investigation
lead
to
an
indictment
of
the
party
responsible.
Similar
incidents
nearly
always
lead
to
multiple
exposures
of
personnel.
From
the
powder
sent.
D
D
Our
community
should
be
proud
of
the
professionalism,
compassion
of
its
police
and
fire
department
in
addressing
in
this
cowardly
act
in
a
strength
of
our
community
overall,
in
supporting
the
right
to
worship
as
one
wishes
and
safety
in
our
community,
which
is
the
mission
of
our
agency
and
first
I,
want
to
call
for
the
tenant
Casey
Brecker
to
accept
his
award.
She
will
work
for
her.
D
Margy
2019
city
police
were
contacted
by
General
Dynamics
investigative
security
personnel.
Credible
threat
is
me
personally
by
an
employee
towards
employees
employed
the
city
of
our
facility,
very
disturbing
text,
messages
and
incent,
and
threats
meet
and
personal
drive
facility
threats
summarized
and
content
was
that
the
suspect
in
this
case
would
be
drinking
the
entire
weekend
come
to
a
facility
who
brought
enough
money
to
kill
several
fellow
employees
in
the
jail
on
Tuesday
Detective,
Sergeant,
Travis,
Winkelman,
detective
Dan
grim
and
corporal
David
Holladay
were
assigned
to
indeed
commence
immediate
investigation.
D
After
reading
these
disturbing
texts,
an
arrest
warrant
affidavit
with
extra
additional
authorized,
was
applied
for
improved
that
date.
That
assistance
of
prosecuting
attorneys
from
the
one
state's
attorney's
office
party
and
in
London
investigation
further
delineated
the
flight
arrangements
of
the
suspect
and
he
was
later
be
landing
at
JFK
Airport.
D
So
they
can
prepare
a
coordinated
city
police
that
we
needed
additional
security
steps
working
with
poverty,
Rhode
Island,
the
police
and
Rhode
Island
State
Police.
The
search
was
conducted
to
assist
federal,
ATF
personnel
and
season
a
significant
number
of
firearms
50
caliber
rifle
in
order
to
from
the
suspects
moment
in
an
investigation,
including
three
states
in
two
federal
agencies.
The
city
of
Groton,
Detective
Division,
took
this
case
from
report
to
arrest
in
under
24
hours
and
seized
through
the
ATF
and
Rhode
Island
police
agency
weapons
were
mostly
accused
would
seek
to
carry
out
his
threat.
D
Meeting
in
Rhode
Island,
specifically
wja
are
tend
to
be
observing.
Our
agency's
actions
were
opening
their
praises
to
the
coordination
professionalism
of
this
investigation
with
severe
crimes
detective
unit.
These
officer's
actions
diffused
a
credible
threat
of
workplace
violence
in
our
city
and
made
an
arrest
in
weapon
seize
results
when
we
safeguarded
wall
of
the
region's
largest
employer,
their
collective
actions
and
dedication
with
detail
and
expediency
during
the
highest
traditions
in
the
city.
D
Corporate
holiday
served
in
the
tank,
it's
equally
statewide
Narcotics
Task
Force
East,
who
served
in
several
counties
of
our
state
during
his
tour
of
service
and
Harlan
County
GA.
Nineteen
Talon
is
a
command
in
court,
well,
led
by
she
state's
attorney
Matthew
suited
answer
state's
attorney
gdansk
and
chose
this
year
of
the
London
County
police
officer
from
the
city
of
Groton
as
the
Talon
County
State's,
Attorney's
officer,
police
officer,
very
unusual
name
mentality.
The
first
time
that's
been
done
in
state
history.
D
Our
corporal
David
Holladay
was
recognized
for
his
highly
prestigious
and
sought-after
award
because
it
was
exemplary
service
with
Alberto
Perez,
an
italic
aquellas
investigation
in
prosecution
and
high-profile
narcotics
case.
His
initiative
and
tireless
work
ethic
were
crucial
to
the
prosecution
of
all
involved.
Ga
19
believes
the
prosecution's
team
effort
may
be
successful.
The
commitment
from
arrest
the
courtroom
has
to
be
told,
corporal
holiday,
exemplifies
this
concept,
his
efforts
and
professionals
from
the
great
credit
to
himself
and
ultimately,
this
agency.
This
recognition
is
reflective
of
his
efforts
day
to
day
and
keeping
this
community
safe.
D
D
A
E
B
Solemnly
swear
or
affirm
that
you
will
faithfully
support
and
defend
the
Constitution
of
the
United
States
and
the
Constitution
of
the
state
of
Connecticut.
You
will
discharge
the
duties
of
a
police
officer
Grady
with
the
city
of
Groton,
in
accordance
with
the
law
and
the
rules
and
regulations
of
the
city
and
said
department,
you
will
faithfully
serve
your
citizens
with,
and
visitors
with,
honor
and
integrity,
promote
and
maintain
the
public
trust
and
adhere
to
the
department's
code
of
ethics.
You
assume
these
obligations
freely
voluntarily
and
without
reservation.
D
E
A
A
The
mayor
council
meeting
for
Monday
April
1st
2019
the
receipt
of
citizens,
petitions
and
comments.
As
the
next
section
do
we
have
anyone
that
would
like
to
speak.
Okay
I
will
skip
that
Andrew
skip
their
responses.
Petitioners
comments.
Next
agenda
item.
Is
approval
of
the
minutes?
I
need
a
motion
to
approve
the
March
14
2009
teen
special
city
of
the
garages,
the
town
of
dry
joint
Highway
committee,
be
so
second.
C
A
Motion
in
a
second
is
there
any
discussion
hearing,
none
all
in
favor,
say
aye
9
posted
motion
carries
I,
need
a
need:
a
motion
for
March
18
in
2019,
special
joint
city,
a
gratin,
slash,
town,
a
gratin
Committee
of
the
Whole
meeting,
so
who
okay?
We
have
a
motion
in
a
second
any
discussion,
great,
no,
no
in
favor,
say
aye.
G
F
A
I
A
Okay,
so
no
communication,
a
report
that
today
is
April
1st
by
Charter
I'm
required
to
present
the
budget
to
the
council,
which
I
will
doing
momentarily
on
April
8th.
The
proposed
budget
is
to
be
published.
April
15th,
the
City
Council
holds
public
hearing.
I
was
a
public
hearing
on
the
budget.
May
20th,
the
City
Council
must
approve
the
budget.
May
27th
the
budget
must
be
published
and
then
June
3rd
is
the
annual
budget
meeting
to
support
that
tonight.
A
I'll
give
I'll
present
the
budget
and
give
it
to
her
overview
on
Monday
April
8th
at
6:30,
one
of
the
special
Committee
of
the
Whole
meeting
to
discuss
federal
government
Human,
Resources
planning
and
economic
development
and
Finance
on
Monday
April
15th
at
7
o'clock
of
a
special
committee
of
the
whole
of
Sanitation
building
maintenance
and
fire,
and
on
Monday
April
22nd
at
6
p.m.
we'll
have
a
committee
of
the
whole
for
Parks
and
Rec
and
building
a
zone.
A
A
Okay,
I
was
correct:
April
23rd
at
6:30,
we'll
be
at
a
Senior
Center
to
talk
to
the
RTM
about
the
police
department
and
I
am
waiting
on
the
dates
and
time
for
the
RTM
for
president
highways.
Typically,
in
the
past
we
have
went
to
the
Finance
Committee
this
year.
A
decision
was
made
to
put
the
poise
and
Public
Safety
and
put
roads
and
highways
and
public
books.
So
that
is
new
to
us.
A
There's
a
letter
that
I
have
here
which
says
it's
required
by
article
6
section
2
alpha
of
the
Charter
I
sent
you
the
proposed
budget
for
fiscal
year,
2020
FY
2020
I'm,
submitting
a
budget
which
includes
an
increase,
a
three
million
four
twenty
seven
thousand
three
hundred
forty-four
dollars
in
comparison
to
the
fiscal
year,
2019
the
large
increase
and
the
proposed
budget
is
based
on
the
anticipation
of
an
increase
in
building
permit
permit
revenues.
This
will
also
result
in
increases
to
contractual
services
budgets
for
assistance
with
the
additional
inspections
that
would
be
required.
A
However,
knowing
that
these
revenues
are
not
guaranteed,
the
budget
was
designed
so
that
certain
expenditures
could
be
frozen
with
no
effect
to
the
taxpayers.
This
budget
also
follows
a
to
the
FY
19
budget,
with
funding
for
capital
projects
continuously
contains
two
million
dollars
for
undesignated
capital
projects.
This
will
allow
us
to
prioritize
items
from
a
CIP
that
have
been
held
off
over
the
last
over
the
past
several
years.
You'll
also
find
this
budget
continued
efforts
to
reserve
funds
for
future
purchases
of
vehicles.
The
use
of
the
n
does
he
made
it.
A
Fund
balance
will
be
$800,000.
This
will
leave
a
healthier
reserve
of
twenty
two
point.
One
five
percent,
slightly
less
than
FY
2019
proposed
budget,
would
produce
a
decrease
of
0.28
mils,
resulting
in
a
mill
rate
of
four
point:
three
zero
for
taxpayers.
This
would
mean
a
tax
decrease,
twenty
eight
dollars
for
one
thousand
dollars
of
assessed
property
value.
The
city
continues
to
be
fiscally
responsible.
A
So
a
couple
things:
the
the
fund
balance
of
twenty
two
point:
one:
five
percent:
the
recommendation
from
the
actuaries
based
on
the
fact
that
sixty
two
or
sixty
four
percent
of
our
funding
comes
from
the
number
one
number
two
taxpayer
is
that
we
have
between
20
and
25
percent.
What
and
this
puts
us
in
the
middle
of
so
that's
good,
the
the
reason
we
brought
the
budget
as
we
did
is
right
now
there
is.
There
are
plans
that
electric
boat
is
making
for
major
construction,
so
we're
planning
on
that.
A
But
if
something
happens
and
that
goes
away,
the
revenues
wouldn't
be
there.
So
the
one.
If
the
revenues
aren't
there
and
the
spending
is
not
there,
then
we
would.
Then
you
would
have
an
imbalance,
and
so
therefore
that's
why
we
have
the
contingency
we
have
and
with
that
in,
if
everything
goes
away,
which
I
don't
think
it's
going
to
happen,
but
if
that
goes
away
we
will
still
be
hold
and
the
budget
will
be
balanced.
A
A
In
July
of
last
year,
we
pulled
sewer
out
of
the
tax
base,
put
it
into
an
enterprise
account
that
is
now
being
run
and
monitored
by
the
utilities,
Bryant
utilities
and
the
WBCA.
We
move
the
WBCA
from
the
castle
to
the
Utilities
Commission.
So
when
garage
utilities
comes
to
the
council,
and
if
you
let's
go
with
a
few
weeks
a
few
weeks,
they
will
include
electric
water
and
sewer
so
you'll
see
all
three
of
the
budgets
there.
Those
budgets
will
also
include
capital
projects,
any
other
questions
or
comments.
G
Are
19-4
there's
36,
therefore
be
resolved
of
the
Council
authorized,
destroyed
utilities
management
to
waive
the
bid
process
and
purchase
one
pump
as
a
replacement
spare
pump.
That
is
no
longer
working
at
the
colonial
man
of
pump
station
from
Gale
corporation
post
office
box
by
42
Berlin
Pennsylvania
as
a
sole
source
supplier
for
a
reported
amount
not
to
exceed
ten
thousand
three
hundred
$20.00
to
be
paid
from
current
available
cash
in
the
sewer
division
budget
as
a
non-budget
per
purchase
by
so
mode.
G
C
Pose
attention
motion
carries
counselor,
Sheffield,
Thank,
You,
mayor
resolution,
ardèche
19
4
37
therefore
be
resolved.
The
mayor
and
council
authorized
route
me
till
these
management
to
waive
did
process
and
purchase
granular
activated
carbon
and
Calgon
Carbon
corporation
300
GS
k,
Drive
Moon
Township
Pennsylvania
for
filter
number
9
at
the
water
treatment
plant
as
a
sole
source
supplier
and
accorded
amount
not
to
exceed
fifty
three
thousand
dollars
and
no
cents
to
be
paid
from
funds
available
and
the
approved
fiscal
year.
2019
water
division,
budget
I,
so
move
I
can't.
J
Motion
carries.
Thank
you.
Merit
resolution
are
19
4
38,
therefore,
be
it
resolved
that
the
mayor
and
council
authorize
ground
utilities
management
to
waive
the
bid
process
and
purchase
two
new
Y
low
model
impellers
from
aqua
solutions
incorporated
154
West,
Grove
Street
unit
D
Middleborough
Massachusetts
as
a
sole
source
supplier
for
a
price
not
to
exceed
9900
$80.00
to
be
paid
from
current
available
cash
in
the
sewer
division
budget
as
a
non-budget
purchase.
A
A
F
Thank
You
mr.
mayor
resolution,
R
19
4
40,
therefore
be
it
resolved
that
the
mayor
and
city
council
approved
the
awarding
of
auditing
services
for
fiscal
year.
July
1
2018
June
30,
2019,
RSM,
US,
LLP,
one57,
Church,
Street,
11th
floor
New,
Haven,
Connecticut,
peep-peep
to
be
paid
from
city
electric
water
and
sewer
general
fund
I.
So
move.
A
I
Real
quick
about
this,
this
is
just
to
reappoint
the
auditors
for
the
upcoming
for
the
June
30th
19
audit.
We
did
a
RFP
five
years
ago.
This
is
the
fifth
year
of
the
RFP,
so
we're
still
in
that
window,
however
scott-
and
I
have
already
talked-
we
will
need
to
discuss
the
fee
schedule
for
this
upcoming
year,
based
on
the
sewer
being
its
own
fund.
So
it'll
require
additional
auditing
work,
so
he's
we're
gonna
negotiate
that
out,
but
it
will
definitely
be
within
a
reason.
That's
not
gonna
and.
H
R
19
4
41,
therefore
be
it
resolved
that
the
mayor
and
council
approved
letters
of
invitation
to
be
a
sister
city
and
authorized
mayor
Keith
Hedrick
to
send
the
the
letter
of
invitation
via
respective
consulates
in
Boston
to
Haifa
Israel
and
to
Kingston
Jamaica,
to
become
sister
cities
with
the
city
of
Groton
I.
So
move.
A
The
whole
the
town
council
has
already
authorized
that
town
manager
Burke
has
already
sent
his
letter.
The
city
of
New
London
will
be
taking
it
up
first
later
this
month
and
then
mayor
pastor
will
be
sending
his
letter
and
then
two
three
of
us
all
together
we're
sitting
on
Larsen.
Is
there
any
further
discussion
hearing?
None
all
in
favor,
say
aye
opposed
motion
carries
heaven.
America
resolution.
J
Thank
you
very
resolution
are
19
4
44,
therefore,
be
it
resolved
that
the
mayor
and
council
authorized
and
approve
a
donation
of
$500
and
no
sense
to
Fitch
high
school
grad
party,
101
law,
Groton
Long,
Point,
Road,
Groton,
Connecticut
I,
stone
the
second.
We
have
a
motion
in
a
second.
We
just
got
sister.
K
A
A
K
A
I
K
F
A
H
J
A
F
I
D
H
C
K
A
F
A
A
H
G
C
Mushroom
carries
councilor
chef
Hill.
Thank
you.
Resolution
are
19
4
55,
therefore
be
it
resolved.
Its
mayor
and
council
prove
the
reappointment
Bernadette
kunkka
molar
218
Shore
Avenue
Groton
Connecticut.
That's
a
regular
member
Eastern,
Point
historic
district
Commission
term
to
expire
February,
1st
2023
I,
so
move.
A
A
F
H
G
C
F
We
just
ran
through
a
whole
bunch
of
names,
and
I
just
wanted
to
take
a
quick
second
to
stop
and
say
thank
you
to
all
of
these
people.
There's
a
lot
of
people
who
volunteer
behind
the
scenes
for
the
city
on
committees
and
commissions,
and
I
just
want
to
put
a
plug
out
there
that
you
know
we're
often
in
need
of
new
people.
So
thank
you
so
much
and
people
who
are
interested
at
the
website.