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FEBRUARY 5, 2018 MINUTES

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CALL TO ORDER: The Chair called the meeting to order at 8:06 p.m. All present joined in the Pledge of Allegiance. The Chair asked all those present to welcome and recognize Eagle Scouts, Evan Lansing and Matt Rolleri. Evan is working on the Communications badge and Matt is working on the Civic Citizenship in the Community badge.

ROLL CALL: The clerk called the roll and recorded it as follows:

PRESENT:

ALSO PRESENT:

Dawn Cantafio Thomas Whitmoyer Bill Mecca Carl A. Massaro. Jr. David Pia Eric Paulson Donna Seidell Lori Rosasco-Schwartz Edna Colucci Michele Rutigliano Keith Klain Ted Chase Kevin Shively J .C. Cinelli

Bruce Elstein Ann Marie Evangelista Ashley Gaudiano Lisa Valenti Mary Beth Thornton Jason Marsh Paul V erbitsky

First Selectman Vicki A. Tesoro, Chief Administrative Officers Cynthia Katske, Kathleen McGannon, Town Attorney Daniel Schopick, Director of Finance Maria Pires, Chief of Police Michael Lombardo, Town Clerk Suzanne Burr-Monaco, Director of Senior and Social Services Michele Jacob and Interim Director of Parks & Recreation Michael Mocciae.

*The Chair reserves the right not vote unless otherwise noted.

PUBLIC COMMENT: There was one (I) person present to speak. (Attached)

DISCUSSION: FY 2017 Audit Report Leslie A. Zoll, CPA, Blum Shapriro principal and Michael Popham, Manager of Blum Shapiro were present. Ms. Zoll reviewed in detail the scope of the audit and the results. Mr. Popham reviewed the Federal and State Single Audits. Clean reports were issued for each. (See the Attached "Town of Trumbull Audit Presentation FY Ended June 30, 2017").

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APPROVAL OF MINUTES: By unanimous consent the Town Council approved the January regular meeting minutes as submitted.

NEW BUSINESS: I . RESOLUTION TC27-3: Moved by Valenti, seconded by Cantafio.

BE IT RESOLVED, That Vincent DeGennaro of91 Deer Run Drive, be and the same is hereby reappointed as an alternate member of the Board of Finance for a term extending to the first Monday of December 2019.

Committee Report: The R&R Committee met on January 29, 2018 and voted unanimously to amend and as amended unanimously.

Ms. Katske clarified for the Council the Mr. DeGenarro's term is a three-year term ending in 2020, Ms. Egri's term is correct and ends in 2019 and Mr. Silber replaced Mr. Chase whose term ends in 2018.

Moved by Massaro, seconded by Cinelli to amend the term to 2020. VOTE: Motion CARRIED unanimously. VOTE: ADOPTED as amended unanimously.

2. RESOLUTION TC27-26: Moved by Evangelista, seconded by Rosasco-Schwartz. BE IT RESOLVED and ORDAINED, That Chapter 15, Parks and Recreation, Sec. 15-11, Vehicle in Parks of the Trumbull Municipal Code is hereby amended. (Public Hearing Febmary 5, 2018 Town Council)

Committee Report: The L&A Committee met on January 29, 2018 and voted unanimously to amend and as amended unanimously.

Mr. D' Aquila asked that the public hearing be held after discussion. The Chair agreed.

Moved by Massaro, seconded by Chase to amend the section to read as, "Section 15-11 -Vehicles in parks. (c) Vehicular admittance to the parks and parking areas shall be by permit affixed on the vehicle in such manner and such place as shall be designated from time to time by the Parks & Recreation Commission. Permits are obtained only by residents with vehicles registered in the Town of Trumbull. The point of distribution shall be determined by the Parks & Recreation Commission, and the fee, if any shall be recommended by the Parks & Recreation Commission and approved by the Town Council."

Mr. Michael Mocciae interim Parks & Recreation Director explained this was a housekeeping item. The ordinance does not reflect what the department is doing. It became an issue due to motorcycles and convertibles that do not have back windshields This will be the third year on the front windshield. Having the stickers at the front of the vehicle also promotes Park Ranger community interaction. There is currently no fee to residents for the sticker. Mr. Mocciae explained to the Council the Rangers are lenient during certain seasons, for example when out of town relatives go to the children's games. Mr. Macciae clarified for the Council the Director makes recommendations to the Parks & Recreation Commission, but the Commission is the approving body. The resolution would need to be amended. The Rangers are also lenient during lunch time. These need to be lightened up because the Town is losing revenue from people using our Parks and they cannot detennine who they are. Leniency is during the heavy athletic seasons, spring and fall. This is a wriuen policy by the Rangers. The number of tickets/fines given in years past amounted to approximately $1,200. To date this fiscal year they have taken in $18,000

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in tickets/fines. The money is paid to the Police Department. Chief Lombardo stated the funds are paid at the police department and deposited into the general fund. This year' s stickers will be required starting February 15, 2018. They have limited staff and hope by starting early they will not have to hire as many part time staffers for the distribution of parks stickers. It was confirmed the placement of the sticker is the decision of the Commission not the department.

VOTE: Motion CARRIED unanimously.

The Chair OPENED the Public Hearing at 8:58 p.m. There was one person present to speak. (See Attached) The Chair CLOSED the Public Hearing at 9:03 p.m.

VOTE: ADOPTED as amended unanimously.

3. Resolution TC27-27: Moved by Shively, seconded by Marsh. BE IT RESOLVED, That the submission ofthe funding application for the Enhanced Mobility of Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities of the Federal Transit Administration, Section 5310 Program is hereby authorized, and; BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That Vicki A. Tesoro, First Selectman is hereby authorized, as the individual to sign the application and all subsequent amendments, reports and related documents in order to administer and implement the project. (Full Resolution Attached)

Committee Report: The L&A Committee met on January 29, 2018 and voted unanimously.

VOTE: ADOPTED unanimously. Moved by Cantafio, seconded by Shively to pass as Emergency Legislation. VOTE: Motion CARRIED unanimously.

4. RESOLUTION TC27-28: Moved by Chase, seconded by Whitmoyer. BE IT RESOLVED, That the submission of the funding application for the Enhanced Mobility of Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities of the Federal Transit Administration 5310 Program: Operating Funds, is hereby authorized, and; BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That Vicki A. Tesoro, First Selectman is hereby authorized, as the individual to sign the application and all subsequent amendments, reports and related documents in order to administer and implement the project. (Full Resolution Attached)

Committee Report: The L&A Committee met on January 29,2018 and voted unanimously.

VOTE: ADOPTED unanimously. Moved by Marsh, seconded by Cantafio to pass as Emergency Legislation. VOTE: Motion CARRIED unanimously.

5. RESOLUTION TC27-29: Moved by Mecca, seconded by Gaudiano. BE IT RESOLVED, That Vicki A. Tesoro, First Selectman is hereby empowered to execute and deliver in the name and on behalf of this municipality a contract with the Connecticut State Library for a Historic Grant.

Committee Reoort: The L&A Committee met on January 29, 2018 and voted unanimously.

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Ms. Burr-Monaco explained the grant funds the scanning of documents which allows them to replace larger books with smaller ones. This grant also allows them to scan the vitals so the books are not used as often to preserve the originals.

VOTE: ADOPTED unanimously.

6. RESOLUTION TC27-30: Moved by Pia, seconded by Shively. BE IT RESOLVED, That $18,400 is hereby transferred from 01013800-501116 Town Hall Contingency lo 01010400-501101 First Selectman Salaries-FT.

Committee Report: The Finance Committee met on January 29, 2018 and voted unanimously.

Ms. Pires explained to the Council this was paid on December 14, the individuals terminated on the 151 and were to be paid on the 71

" . They were in negotiations so they were not paid until the 141h. This had to go to the BOF first, (January), which is why it is before the Council at this meeting. Civil Service rules are vague on appointed personnel, the individuals were non-union which is why it took time to negotiate. First Selectman Tesoro explained they went through past records of appointees who had left and traced back what was done in the past, they did not take this lightly, a lot of work was done. A policy will be developed in the future.


7. RESOLUTION TC27-21: Moved by Colucci, seconded by Seidell. BE IT RESOLVED, That $25,500 is hereby appropriated from the Fund Balance to account 01080600-522203-Service & Fees-Ancillary.

Committee Report: None. Tabled from the January regular meeting.

Mr. Mocciae explained he had requested $25,500 because it was the contractual obligation, he has since learned there were questions regarding the contract. $1,720 was supposed to be deducted for the new field space at the high school. The new field was completed November 151

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There is on-going maintenance. Mowing around the seats and fence lines. The $1,720 is not the full deduction, it will go down to $899.42 due to maintenance. The field is cork and every time it rains there is additional maintenance, cork moves around a bit and routinely must be moved for the best playing field conditions. All-in-all what is needed to be pay the contract through June 30, 208 is $21 ,022.90. The monthly costs are not broken out, only the bid amount divided by 12 months. It makes it harder to follow what has been done and when. As of July I 51 he had that changed. The Park & Recreation Commission is looking at Field Facility Committee who will be look at these items. The cork was probably used because of the environmental pressures with the turf fields and petroleum. The cork needs to be replaced every 2-3 years and it must be maintained on a weekly basis. It was confirmed for the Council the Indian Ledge Park field is also cork.

Attorney Schopick stated if this is a deduct contract then it should be deducted and if they need to, they would come back.

Moved by Chase, seconded by Rosasco-Schwartz to reduce the $25,500 by $3,510. The value of the contract is $193,410 with the converted field. $189,900 was budgeted. VOTE: Motion CARRIED unanimously.

VOTE: ADOPTED as amended unanimously.

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8. RESOLUTION TC27-31: Moved by Cinelli, seconded by Shively. BE IT RESOLVED and ORDAINED that Chapter 2, Article II, Officers and Employees, Section 2-59 of the Trumbull Municipal Code as established by the Town Council as TC26-178 on November 9, 2017, be and the same is hereby REPEALED and REPLACED with the ordinance attached hereto (Full Resolution Attached). (Public Hearing Febntary 5, 2018 Town Council)

Committee Report: The L&A Committee met on January 29,2018 and voted 3-1-1 (AGAINST: Massaro) (ABSTENTION: Cinelli).

The Chair OPENED the Public Hearing at 9:35 p.m. There was one person present to speak. (See Attached) The Chair CLOSED the Public Hearing at 9:36 p.m.

Mr. Massaro called point of order and asked if there was independent counsel present as discussed in committee. Attorney Schopick should recuse himself, his presence is an issue since he would benefit from the resolution. Attorney Schopick recused himself at 9:37p.m.

Mr. Cinelli explained he abstained in committee to do more homework. The proposed ordinance creates a delay in double dipping and runs afoul with state statute. The courts have ruled that a mayor could not collect his pension as a firefighter during his term as Mayor. Mr. Marsh explained upon reflection the original ordinance affected more people, and has been likened to a net and he did not want to catch so many. The proposed ordinance was written to disallow the act of retiring and being rehired for the same position triggering collecting both salary and pension for the same job. The proposed ordinance provides for equity and fairness such as in the case of Ms. Heuer's situation. Mr. Marsh spoke in favor of the proposed ordinance and noted for the record that this was a pressing concern but nothing had been enacted in the last 8 years until the last Council meeting of the administration. What has been described as double dipping should be curtailed as much as possible not admonished. The resolution before the Council is targeted to address the problem without unnecessarily burdening someone who may be caught in the net. Mr. Pia stated this proposal mostly pertains to one person and spoke against the public perception. First Selectman Tesoro stated she could speak to one police officer who is interested in dispatching after retirement other than that one person she could not speak to any others. The Chair stated if the people who spoke to Mr. Pia and the public perception were here and heard Mrs. Heuer's situation they would see this in a different light and perspective. This is about fairness to the community. Ms. Colucci stated this was discussed last month and was sent back to committee to be reworked. This ordinance does not stop double dipping it allows for loopholes. The fishnet is a good example and suggested keeping the original ordinance and adding section 4 of the proposed ordinance that would remove double dipping completely.

Colucci moved, seconded by Rosasco-Schwartz to amend the resolution back to the original ordinance and adding section 4 of the proposed resolution.

Mr. Marsh respectfully did not support the amendment. Mr. Chase stated the proposed ordinance is well intentioned and has too many holes. Ms. Valenti explained the proposed ordinance is the correction to the November ordinance, and cited an example of the Tax Assessor retiring and working part time as a collection clerk and spoke to the benefit of the Town. Ms. Colucci stated Ms. Heurer is not protected with the proposed ordinance her amendment would. Mr. Marsh stated the proposed ordinance was to disallow double dipping such as retiring from a position to only be rehired for the same position. This is seen more on the BOE side where they retire midyear and are rehired to do the same job.

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Mr. Elstein called the question. VOTE: Motion FAILED 10-ll(AGAINST: Cantafio, Whitmoyer, Elstein, Mecca, Paulson, Gaudiano, Valenti, Thornton, K.lain, Marsh, Shively) • The Chair voted.

Mr. Elstein called the question. VOTE: ADOPTED 11-10 (AGAINST: Massaro, Evangelista._Pia, Seidell, Rosasco-Schwartz, Colucci, Rutigliano, Chase, Cinelli, Verbitsky) * The Chair voted.

Attorney Schopick returned to the meeting at 10:00 p.m. Mr. Chase left the meeting at 10:02 p.m.

9. RESOLUTION TC27-32: Moved by Verbitsky, seconded by Elstein. BE IT RESOLVED, That the Police Station Building Committee is hereby formed to plan and oversee renovations of the Trumbull Police Station; BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the membership shall consist of two (2) Town Council members, provided that such members shall not be from the same political party, two (2) Police Commissioners, provided that such members shall not be from the same political party, and one (1) elector of the Town of Trumbull.

Committee Report: The R&R Committee met on January 29, 2018 and voted unanimously.

Attorney Schopick explained it is the intention to go out to bid on this project, there have been several no bid projects and did not want chat again.

(Mr. Chase returned to the meeting at 10:04 p.m.)

It was confirmed for the Council public works would be involved but would not be the G.C. The Town Council will have approval. How the committee wants the project to be has not been determined, per building committee rules public works is involved, the how is premature. The projects that were not bid were design build projects, this is not preferred due to the lack of competitive bidding. Design builds are a recognized way they will go back to the building committees. Mr. Massaro noted this is a small project and would not want the cost driven up. Attorney Schopick stated there had been other smaller projects such as school roofs that went through a building committee and spoke to the importance of oversight. First Selectman Tesoro stated the Town's Purchasing Policy had been distributed to the Council for their review. The Chair noted this adds a layer of accountability.


Moved by Marsh, seconded by Elstein to pass items #9 through #14, if approved as Emergency Legislation. VOTE: Motion CARRIED unanimously.

10. RESOLUTION TC27-33: Moved by Rosasco-Schwartz, seconded by Seidell. BE IT RESOLVED, That Edna Colucci of 39 Kingsbury Drive, be and the same is hereby appointed a Town Council representative of the Police Station Building Committee.


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11 . RESOLUTION TC27-34: Moved by Gaudiano, seconded by Shively. BE IT RESOLVED, That Keith Klain of 16 Copper Kettle Road, be and the same is hereby appointed a Town Council representative of the Police Station Building Conunittee.



12. RESOLUTION TC27-35: Moved by Klain, seconded by Shively. BE IT RESOLVED, That Lisa Labella of 9 Sally Ann Drive, be and the same is hereby appointed a Police Commission member of the Police Station Building Committee, and is further appointed Chairman of said committee.

Committee Reoort: The R&R Committee met on January 29,2018 and voted unanimously.


13. RESOLUTION TC27-36: Moved by Rutigliano, seconded Seidell. BE IT RESOLVED, That Angelo Magliocco of 49 Harvester Road, be and the same is hereby appointed a Police Commission member of the Police Station Building Committee.

Committee Report: The R&R Committee met on January 29,2018 and voted unanimously.


14. RESOLUTION TC27-37: Moved by Paulson, seconded by Gaudiano. BE IT RESOLVED, That Arthur Lemay of 50 Turkey Meadow Road, be and the same, is hereby appointed a member of the Police Station Building Committee.

Committee Report: The R&R Committee met on January 29,2018 and voted unanimously.


There being no further business to discuss and upon motion made by Shively, seconded by Elstein the Trumbull Town Council adjourned by unanimous consent at 10: 17 p.m.

Respectfully Submitted,

Margaret D. Mastroni Town Council Clerk

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PUBLIC COMMENT: Lisa Labella of 8 Sally Ann Drive spoke to the resolutions appointing people to

the Police Station Building Committee. Ms. Labella requested if the appointments are approved that each be passed as emergency legislation. Parts of the project were first proposed in 2015 and in addition Chief Lombardo has stated the cell blocks in their current state are a liability. If she is approved as chairman she would like to schedule a meeting within 2 weeks, the Building Committee Rules require the committee seek approval from the committee on certain items should the committee be a position to do so she would like to request the item be put on the March agenda this could not be done unless they have their first meeting in the next couple of weeks.

PUBLIC HEARING RESOLUTION TC27-26: Mr. Tony D' Aquilla of 29 Valley View questioned where the motor cycles will

put the sticker since they do not have front windshields and the sticker adheres by placing it on the inside of the window, this is seriously flawed. There is no compelling reason for Park stickers. It is not clear for the Rangers to know what their job is. Wanting parks accessible to residents is not valid he has not seen the parks parking lots crowed. Out of town relatives, grandparents, have not been addressed. The total cost to the Town for the stickers is $16,000. This is spent for no apparent reason and is wasting the tax payers' money. The ordinance should be eliminated as well as the stickers.

PUBLIC HEARING RESOLUTION TC27-31: Ms. Lynn Heuer a recent Town retiree who worked as a police dispatcher for 15

years indicated she had just been hired as a part time dispatcher. If employment is limited or if she has to suspend her pension that will be a financial burden, including having to move out of town. Working as a part timer costs the town nothing but her salary, if she doesn't work she does not get paid. There are many cost saving benefits to the Town such as the cost oftraining a new employee when the Town hires a retiree. Part time is limited to 14 shifts if it were further restricted she would lose $2,300 which is a lot when working part-time. She would be paid $167 per day as a part-timer, otherwise the town would pay an officer $495 per day if it was over-time for the officer or $479 per day for a desk officer. She respectfully asked the Council to give this some thought.

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liown of Trumbull Audit Presentat~ion

F~iscal Year Ended June 30, 2CJ17 P.resel'ilted to the Town ©0l!Jiilcil <:>A Feam!Jary 5, 2@18

Engagement Scope and Standards Results and Financial Highlights

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State Single Audit

• Federal Single Audit Required Auditors' Communication Management Advisory Letter New GASB Pronouncements

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Scope - Governmental activities, business type activities, each major fund and the aggregate remaining fund information Standards:

Auditing Standards Generally Accepted in the United States of America

• The standards applicable to financial audits contained in Government Auditing Standards, issued by the Comptroller General of the United States (GAGAS) Yellow Book Uniform Guidance - Federal Single Audit State Single Audit Act- C.G.S. Sections 4-230 to 4-236

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Responsibilities Management- preparation and fair presentation of the Financial Statements in accordance with US GAAP, which includes the design implementation and maintenance of internal control relevant to the preparation and fair presentation of the financial statements that are free from material misstatement whether due to error or fraud.

• Auditor- Express opinions on the Financial Statements based on our audit. We conduct our audit according to our standards- to plan and perform our audit to provide reasonable assurance about whether the Financial Statements are free of materiar misstatement.

CAFR - Unmodified Opinion - "Clean" Opinion

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Entity Wide Statements • Governmental Activities and Business-Type Activities increased

$5.9M and $1.6M, respectively, for a total net position of $151M

Capital assets increased -$9M

• Long-term Liabilities decreased -$25M

Governmental Fund Statements • General Fund

• Fund balance increased $1.5M with unassigned fund balance at 13°/o of budgeted fiscal year 2017 expenditures with a 99°/o tax collection rate.

• Budget results ended with positive variances of $707K over expectation on revenues and $1.4M on expenditures.

Total Governmental Funds (General, Five Year Capital Plan, Non-Major Funds) decreased $1.6M to $9.4M

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Proprietary Fund Statements WPCA net position increased $1.5M

Golf Course net position increased $21 K

Internal Service Funds • Lease fund net position decreased $166K

• Insurance reserve fund increased $394K

Fiduciary Fund Statements • Pension and OPEB net position combined increased $11.1 M

• Private Purpose Trust net position increased $12K

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New Disclosure - GASB Statement No. 7 4 -Financial Reporting for Postemployment Benefit plans Other than Pension Plans. (page 44) • Current GASB Disclosure and Financial Statement

Presentation • Net OPEB Obligation $9.8M

• New GASB Disclosure • Net OPEB Liability $31.3M


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Engagement Results- Federal Single Audit

• Unmodified (Clean) Opinion Compliance Unmodified (Clean) Opinion Internal Controls over Compliance Programs Tested . • Special Education Cluster- IDEA


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Unmodified (Clean) Opinion Compliance Unmodified (Clean) Opinion Internal Controls over Compliance Programs Tested • Vocational Agriculture Grant

• Town Aid Road Grants - Municipal

• Property Tax Relief for Elderly and Totally Disabled


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Significant Accounting Policies described in Note 1 to the FS Accounting Estimates: • OPEB Liability, Pension Liability, Allowance, Useful

lives of capital assets No difficulties with management, disagreements with management, management did not consult with another independent accountant Audit Difference Evaluation Form

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Suggestions for improvements to internal control policies and procedures

lnterfund activity

General ledger maintenance Deleting inactive funds

• Allowance analysis

• Fraud risk assessment

• Board of Education journal entries

• Board of Education bidding procedures

Board of Education E-discovery policy

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2018 Statement 75 - OPEB accounting for employers and nonemployer contributing entities Statement 81 - Irrevocable Split-Interest Agreements Statement 85- Omnibus 2017 (Blending component units, Goodwill, FV, OPEB) Statement 86 - Certain Debt Extinguishment Issues

2019 Statement 83 - Certain asset retirement obligations

• 2020 Statement 84 - Fiduciary activities

• 2021 Statement 87 - Leases


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Whereas, the Federal Transit Administration, Section 5310 Program, Enhanced Mobility of Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities offers grants through the State of Connecticut, Department of Transportation.

Whereas, grants are to be used for capital and operating expenses for new public transportation services and alternatives beyond those required by the ADA, designed to assist seniors and individuals with disabilities.

Whereas, funds may be used to finance capital expenses; not exceeding 80% of the cost.

Whereas, the Town of Trumbull will submit an application for traditional funding to purchase an accessible bus, replacing an older one.

Therefore, the Trumbull Town Council authorizes the submission of the funding application for the Enhanced Mobility of Seniors and Individuals with disabilities, Vicki A. Tesoro, First Selectman, as the individual authorized to sign the application and all subsequent amendments, reports and related documents in order to administer and implement the project.

Whereas, the Federal Transit Administration, Section 5310 Program, Enhanced Mobility of Seniors and

Individuals with Disabilities offers grants through the State of Connecticut, Department of

Transportation.

Whereas, grants are to be used for capital and operating expenses for new public transportation

services and alternatives beyond those required by the ADA, designed to assist seniors and individuals

with disabilities.

Whereas, grants cannot exceed: We are applying for around $58,000 and shall be used for salary,

maintenance and fuel.

Whereas, the Town of Trumbull will submit an application for funding to enhance Senior Center

transportation services by filling in the gaps in public transportation in Trumbull by going beyond

services required by the ADA; servicing eligible riders not within a three-quarter mile of a bus stop.

Therefore, the Trumbull Town Council authorizes the submission of the funding application for the

Enhanced Mobility of Seniors and Individuals with disabilities, Vicki A. Tesoro, First Selectman, as the

individual authorized to sign the application and all subsequent amendments, reports and related

documents in order to administer and implement the project.

AN ORDINANCE CONCERNING THE RE-EMPLOYMENT OR RE-ENGAGEMENT OF RETIRED EMPLOYEES FOR THE TOWN OF TRUMBULL, CONNECTICUT

WHEREAS, certain fonner employees ofthe Town ofTrumbull (the "Town") are currently receiving retirement benefits ("Benefits") (such fonner employees are hereinafter referred to, individually, as a "Benefits Recipient" and, collectively, as "Benefits Recipients"); and

WHEREAS, the Town has previously funded and/or has the future obligation to fund and pay said Benefits; and

WHEREAS, the Town seeks to prevent the practice of so-called "double-dipping" whereby a Benefits Recipient voluntarily retires from employment with the Town in order to commence collection of Benefits, with the expectation ofbeing re-hired or re-engaged by the Town shortly after such retirement to perfonn the same or substantially equivalent duties or functions; and

WHEREAS, the Town acknowledges that "double-dipping" is unfair to the taxpayers of the Town; and

WHEREAS, the Town wishes to adopt guidelines and regulations concerning the payment of compensation to Benefits Recipients who may provide services to, or perfonn duties for the benefit of, the Town subsequent to tennination of their original employment with the Town.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT BE IT RESOLVED and ORDAINED that Section 2-59 of the Trumbull Municipal Code as established by the Town Council on November 9, 2017, be and the same is hereby REPEALED AND THE FOLLOWING SUBSTITUTED IN ITS PLACE:

( 1) Conditions of Re-employment or Re-engagement of Benefits Recipients. Subject to provisions set forth herein, together with all applicable laws, a Benefits Recipient (including, without limitation, members of any collective bargaining units or non-union appointees to positions within the Town) who is receiving Benefits as a result of a Voluntary Tennination Event, may not subsequently be compensated by the Town, whether as an employee or an independent contractor, if:

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(i) Less than twelve (12) months have passed since the date oftennination of the Benefits Recipient's original employment with the Town (the "Restricted Period"); and

(ii) The Benefits Recipient will be perfonning the same or substantially equivalent duties perfonned during the Benefits Recipient's original employment with the Town.

(2) Definition ofVoluntarv Termination Event. For purposes of Section (1), a "Voluntary Tennination Event" means the tennination of a Benefits Recipient's employment with the Town as the result of: (i) the Benefits Recipient's voluntary retirement; (ii) termination of his or her employment pursuant to an early termination agreement or other negotiated settlement; or (iii) a termination of his or her employment by the Town under circumstances giving rise to a reasonable inference that such termination is a concerted effort to circumvent the intent of this ordinance. A Voluntary Termination Event shall not include: (a) the involuntary termination of a Benefits Recipient's employment by the Town, except as may be provided in subsection (iii); (b) the elimination of the Benefit Recipient's position; (c) the defunding of the Benefit Recipient's position; or (d) the Benefit Recipient's retirement due to having reached an applicable mandatory retirement age.

(3) Exception for Temporary Services. The provisions of Section (1) shall not apply to any Benefits Recipient who is re-hired or re-engaged by the Town for period of employment or engagement that does not exceed ninety (90) working days per calendar year.

(4) Waiver of Conditions. The disqualifying conditions set forth in Section (1) may be waived on a case-by-case basis upon recommendation of the First Selectman for good cause and approval by a two-thirds (2/3) vote of the Town Council.

(5) Optional Compensation Reduction. Notwithstanding anything to contrary contained herein, in the event a Benefits Recipient would otherwise be subject to the restrictions set forth in Section (1) above, if the Benefits Recipient agrees to have the compensation received from his or her re-employment or re-engagement by the Town reduced by an amount equal to the amount of the Benefits received during the Restricted Period, the provisions of Section ( 1) shall not apply. In no event shall the compensation received by the Benefits Recipient be increased or otherwise "grossed-up" so as to negate the intent of the foregoing salary reduction.

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Section 15-11- Vehicles in parks. (c) Vehicular admittance to the parks and parking areas shall be by

permit affixed on the vehicle in such manner and such place as shall be designated from time to time by

the Parks & Recreation Commission. Permits are obtained only by residents with vehicles registered in

the Town of Trumbull. The point of distribution shall be determined by the Parks & Recreation

Commission, and the fee, if any shall be recommended by the Parks & Recreation Commission and

approved by the Town Council.

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