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SCRCOG Regular Agenda, April 28, 2010

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FOUR POINTS by Sheraton Meriden 275 Research Parkway

Meriden, CT 06405

Phone: (203) 238-2380

Directions:

From New Haven (I-91): Take I-91 North to Exit 16. At the end of the exit, take a right onto East Main Street. At the fourth stop light, take a right onto Research Parkway. The Sheraton Four Points will be ¼ mile on the right.

From New Haven (Rt. 15): Take Rt.15 North to Exit 67. At the end of the exit, take a right onto East Main Street. At the fourth stop light, take a right onto Research Parkway. The Sheraton Four Points will be ¼ mile on the right.

From Hartford (I-91): Take I-91 South to Exit 17 (East Main Street.) At the end of the exit, take a left onto East Main Street. At the fourth stop light, take a right onto Research Parkway. The Sheraton Four Points will be ¼ mile on the right.

From Hartford (Rt. 15): Take Rt. 15 South (Merritt Parkway) to Exit 67W. At the end of the exit, take a left onto East Main Street. At the fourth stop light, take a right onto Research Parkway. The Sheraton Four Points will be ¼ mile on the right.

From Waterbury: Take I-84 East to Exit 27 onto I-691 East. Follow I-691 to Exit 10 (I-91/Rt 15 South Exit). Stay in right hand lane and get off first exit, 67W (East Main Street Exit.) At the fourth stop light, take a right onto Research Parkway. The Sheraton Four Points will be ¼ mile on the right.

From Middletown: Take Rt. 66 to Exit 13 (East Main Street.) Follow straight through to second light. Take a left onto Research Parkway. Follow to stop sign, go straight. The Sheraton Four Points will be on the right hand side.

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Carl Amento, Executive Director

SCRCOG MEETING NOTICE

April 28, 2010 *** 11 AM***

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Full SCRCOG Agenda materials can be found at our website www.scrcog.org

1. Legislative Reports a) Tracking of state legislation, Executive Director, Carl Amento b) Federal Report, Louis Mangini, Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro’s staff 2. Adopt Minutes of March 24, 2010

First Selectman Anthony DaRos, Secretary Page 23 3. Treasurer's Report month ending March 31, 2010

Treasurer, First Selectman, Mayor John Picard Page 28 4. Transportation Committee Report - Chairman, Mayor William Dickinson 0

a) Adopt 2010-2013 TIP Amendment Five Page 35 b) Adopt Resolution recommending Federal Transit Administration Section 5310 Program Priorities Page 37 c) Adopt Resolution approving an amendment to the adopted draft FY 2011 and 2012 Unified Planning Work Program Page 38

5. Executive Director’s Report Page 41 6. Proposed Amendments to SCRCOG By-Laws, Executive Director, Carl Amento Page 42 7. Approval of Resolution authorizing change in Employee Health Benefit Plan and Page 46

Funding of Health Savings Accounts, Executive Director, Carl Amento 8. Approval of Resolution authorizing Executive Director To Apply for a Sustainable Communities Page 47 Planning Grant, Executive Director, Carl Amento 9. Adoption of SCRCOG Fiscal YR 2010-11 Budget Page 48 10. RGP Report, Executive Director, Ginny Kozlowski 11. Roy Piper - DEMHS Region 2 Coordinator 12. 13. RPC Action Table Page 54

a. Regional Cooperation/Other Business 13. Adjournment







Ca r l Am en t o , Execu t ive Dir ec t or TO: SCRCOG Board FROM: First Selectman Anthony DaRos, SCRCOG Secretary DATE: March 29, 2010 SUBJECT: SCRCOG Minutes of March 24, 2010 Present: Bethany First Selectwoman Derrylyn Gorski Branford First Selectman Anthony DaRos - Secretary East Haven Paul Hongo, Jr. Deputy Director of Town Affairs / Proxy for Mayor Capone Almon Guilford Mitchell Goldblatt, Human Resources Director / Proxy for First Selectman Mazza New Haven Mayor John DeStefano, Jr. North Branford Mayor Anthony Candelora North Haven First Selectman Michael Freda Orange First Selectman James Zeoli - Chairman Wallingford Mayor William Dickinson, Jr. West Haven Mayor John Picard - Treasurer Woodbridge First Selectman Edward Sheehy - Vice Chairman SCRCOG Staff Carl J. Amento – Executive Director Albert Ruggiero, Stephen Dudley, Mona Beavis, James Rode, and Eugene Livshits Guest Presenters: Louis Mangini, Legislative Aide for Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro; Ginny Kozlowski, Executive Director of Regional Growth Partnership; Roy Piper, DEMHS Region 2 Coordinator, and Jean T. Stimolo, Executive Director of Rideworks Other Guests: William Villano, Executive Director of Workforce Alliance; Shelly Saczynski, UI Holdings Corporation; Carlene Kulisch, South Central CT Regional Water Authority and Kulisch Consulting; Stephen P. Livingston, CT Department of Transportation Field Coordinator and Liaison to SCRCOG; Mary Bigelow, GNHTD Board of Directors; Nancy Ciarleglio and Miriam E. Brody, League of Women Voters (North Haven, Hamden); and Nan Birdwhistell, Esq., Murtha Cullina, LLP At 10:12 A.M. SCRCOG Chairman, James Zeoli, called the March 24, 2010 meeting of the South Central Regional Council of Governments to order. Self introductions from officials and guests followed. ITEM 1 – Legislative Reports Louis Mangini, Legislative Aide to Congresswoman DeLauro, announced that the House and Senate passed the jobs bill plus two other bills for an additional $16 million, including a continuing resolution for transportation funding through December 31, 2010.




ITEM 2 – February 24, 2010 SCRCOG Minutes Secretary DaRos stated that Chairman Zeoli submitted the minutes due to his absence on February 24. Upon a motion by Mayor Richetelli and seconded by Mayor Candelora, the board voted unanimously to approve the SCRCOG Minutes of February 24, 2010, as presented. ITEM 3- Treasurer’s Report for the Month Ending February 28, 2010 SCRCOG Treasurer, Mayor Picard, reported that the Treasurer’s Report was in the agenda packet on pages 9 and 10. Page nine shows $687,086 in cash and investments and $153,000 due from the Connecticut Department of Transportation for transportation planning and another $59,000 for planning of the Shoreline Greenway Trail. At this point in the fiscal year, expenses appear to be in line. Upon a motion by Mayor Picard and seconded by First Selectwoman Gorski, the board voted unanimously to adopt of the Treasurer’s Report for the month ending February 28, 2010. ITEM 4 – Transportation Committee Report

a. 2010-2013 TIP Amendment Four: • Project: Reconstruction of Route 63

Widen Whalley Avenue between Emerson Street and Amity Road to four full lanes. • Project: Design Activities / STPNH Urban Program

STP-Urban funds for Engineering, Scoping and Project Development • Project: STPA Funds for Engineering, Scoping, and Project Development

Chairman of the Transportation Committee, Mayor Dickinson, stated that a summary of TIP Amendment Four and the resolution are located on pages 11, 14, and 15 in the agenda packet. Finding nothing contradictory, Mayor Dickinson offered a motion, seconded by First Selectman Sheehy, to adopt FY2010 - FY2013 TIP Amendment Four. The motion passed by unanimous vote.

b. FY 2010-2011 and FY 2011-2012 Unified Planning Work Program

SCRCOG’s Transportation Planner, Stephen Dudley, reported that the FY 2010 and FY 2011-2012 UPWP had been reviewed by the Transportation Committee , including all the issues brought by member municipalities for planning studies for the next two years. A draft form for the first year is being presented for SCRCOG’s adoption. For the second year, a draft will be presented for consideration by SCRCOG the same time next year for amendments, other additional work, or to program additional monies that might not have been fully programmed at that point in time. Upon a motion offered by Mayor Dickinson and seconded by First Selectman DaRos, the board unanimously adopted the Resolution Approving a Draft Fiscal Year 2011 and 2012 Unified Planning Work Program.

ITEM 5 – SCRCOG’s Executive Director’s Report Executive Director, Carl Amento, presented an overview of eight items he has been working on. 1. $100 Million Sustainable Communities Planning Grant

Executive Director Amento explained that the federal government is looking at planning in a comprehensive way that involves transportation, housing and the environment. All three federal agencies are working together in an Office of Sustainability. The grant application is due by June 5 and will be awarded by August 2. Collaboration with other COGs to put in a strong Connecticut-based application for this is being explored. When specifics of the application and partnerships are ascertained, they will be presented for SCRCOG’s approval.




2. RGP’s Proposed Moving into SCRCOG Office In July

Executive Director Amento stated that RGP proposes to contribute $25,000 to SCRCOG in the next fiscal year--$7,500 for rent and $17,500 for staff support. A rent reduction of five percent, when our lease renews in December, has been negotiated with the landlord. In addition, a fit-out for the RGP offices in our existing space would be done at no charge to SCRCOG.

3. Regional Initiatives Proposed for Housing and Energy / Environment To align with the Sustainable Communities’ approach of comprehensive planning, Executive Director Amento stated that he would like to see SCRCOG develop capacities in the areas of housing, energy, and environment. He suggested that the most inexpensive way to begin would be to ask town representatives to meet and explore regional initiatives that could be undertaken in those areas. Currently, eighty-six percent of SCRCOG’s funding is derived from transportation resources. Executive Director Amento stated that he was reviewing initiatives undertaken by other COGs that are not as dependent upon transportation funds and would seek federal funds to diversify the revenue stream for these initiatives.

“The Livable Communities Act (S.1619) -- Creating Better and More Affordable Places to Live, Work and Raise Families” (in the agenda packet) was discussed. Executive Director Amento reported that although the “Act” is still pending before the U. S. Congress, $100 million for the “Sustainable Communities” regional planning grants has been advanced.

4. Regional Service / Resource Sharing

The “key findings” noted in Phase I of the Municipal Opportunities and Regional Efficiencies (M.O.R.E.) Report were highlighted. The findings describe what other COGs are doing and which regional service sharing arrangements have and haven’t worked in the past. Executive Director Amento stated that he would submit for SCRCOG consideration a list of ideas for voluntary regional sharing of regional equipment, resources, and services.

5. Proposed Retention of Municipal Dues

The retention of municipal dues at $0.27 cents per capita was proposed. Executive Director Amento noted that this rate is the lowest in the state.

6. Proposed Change in Employees Health Insurance Plan

Executive Director recommended replacing employees’ current Anthem Century Preferred Plan Insurance with a high-deductible Aetna Health Insurance and Dental Plan. The deductible would be taken care of through an employee-managed Health Savings Account (HSA). Employee contributions would be increased from seven to ten percent. These changes would save $50,000 over the current year’s budget, $71,000 as against current year’s actual annualized cost, and $86,000 as against next year’s projected costs.

7. Proposed Increase in SCRCOG Workweek by 2 ½ Hours Plus a 3% Salary Increase

Executive Director Amento suggested extending the end of the workday from 4:00 P.M. to 4:30 P.M. to better align SCRCOG’s office hours with those of the Regional Growth Partnership and with the offices of SCRCOG members. These added hours would be used to support RGP and to undertake new housing, energy/environment, and regionalism initiatives without adding staff. The proposed salary increase would compensate staff for additional workload caused by RGP support, housing, energy/environment and regionalism initiatives.

8. Proposed Budget Reductions

Executive Director Amento advised the board of budget reductions in its liability insurance, worker’s compensation, and public officials’ liability insurance premiums. This is a reduction from $13,100 to $4,100. Overall, SCRCOG’s overhead costs were reduced by 6.2 percent or $55,000 for the next fiscal year.




Executive Director Amento announced that a joint Workforce Alliance Meeting with officials from SCRCOG, Midstate RPA, and the Connecticut River Estuary RPA will be held April 28 at the FOUR POINTS by Sheraton Meriden, 275 Research Parkway, Meriden, CT at 12:00 noon. Mr. Don Klepper-Smith will be the key-note speaker. Work on the agenda is in progress and times scheduled for the SCRCOG meetings will be rearranged: 10:00 A.M. Executive Committee and 11:00 A.M. SCRCOG Board. The SCRCOG meetings will also be held at FOUR POINTS by Sheraton Meriden.

ITEM 6 – Report by Executive Director of Regional Growth Partnership An update on RGP’s initiatives was presented by their Executive Director, Ginny Kozlowski. Brownfield Projects: • Ms. Kozlowski stated that there was a closing last week on the $25,000 Petro-Cleanup Loan for 48 Elm

Street, Meriden-petroleum assessment. The property owners are working with a manufacturer to move into the building once the cleanup is completed.

• Qualifications of the New Haven 195 Front Street Application are in its final review and are expected to go before the Brownfields Committee for approval by March 31.

Business Development • Ms. Kozlowski reported that the RGP will hold a Strategic Planning Committee Meeting on March 31 to

coordinate the application for federal Economic Development District Designation. She indicated that the CEDS needed to be updated for July.

• RGP staff is currently attending the 2010 EDA Philadelphia Economic Development Regional Training Conference.

Marketing • To assist with their regional marketing campaign, Ms. Kozlowski reported that RGP selected a Milford-based

firm, York & Chapel Agency. A meeting of the RGP Marketing Committee will be held on March 26, right after their regular board meeting.

• Ms. Kozlowski noted that the production of the Visitor Guide is on schedule; and that since the beginning of the year; approximately $100,000 has been raised for RGP from outside funds.

ITEM 7 – DEMHS Region 2 Coordinator Mr. Roy Piper, DEMHS Region 2 Coordinator, reported that the State completed a preliminary damage assessment of the March 13 and 14 storms. Based upon their figures, Fairfield County reached both the state and county thresholds for damages. Fairfield County alone exceeded the State’s $4.4 million in accessed damages. Hopefully, the Governor will request a full damage assessment by FEMA for the New Haven and Fairfield Counties. After FEMA verifies the damage assessment figures, Fairfield County, and possibly some other areas, will be eligible for a seventy-five percent federal reimbursement under the Public Assistance Program. ITEM 8 – RPC Action Tables for February and March Regional Planning Commission’s Action Tables are on pages 19-21 in the agenda packet. ITEM 9 – Regional Cooperation / Other Business Rideworks Executive Director of Rideworks, Jean Taylor Stimolo, summarized the I-95 New Haven Harbor Crossing Corridor Improvement Program - Record of Decision Transit and Transportation System - Management (TSM) Components (Summary Report January 2009 – December 2009). Ridership on Shore Line East increased steadily through 2008, based largely on the price of gasoline. In the summer of 2009, there was approximately a two percent decrease in ridership which was primarily due to track construction. The average daily ridership at the State Street Railroad Station in New Haven, with commuter connection buses to Union Station, has been growing steadily.




Referencing a graph on page 9, Ms. Stimolo reported that ridership on Dattco’s “S Route”, between Branford and New Haven, had dropped significantly in June for reasons unknown to the CT Department of Transportation. Ms. Stimolo addressed the number of website visits recorded monthly in 2009 to CT Rides, Shore Line East, Rideworks and I-95 New Haven Harbor Crossing Corridor Improvement Program. Visits to the NH Division were estimated at 51,000. Ms. Stimolo noted that anyone wishing to view this report can visit SCRCOG’s website, www.scrcog.org where it will be posted. Google’s Proposed Ultra High-Speed Broadband Network Executive Director Amento reported that Google plans to test an ultra high-speed broadband network in several trial locations across the country and New Haven is being considered. The application is due by March 26, 2010. There is a form on the City’s website seeking supporters to endorse the concept of New Haven’s eligibility. A motion giving Executive Director Amento authorization to submit a letter of support to Google for consideration of an ultra high-speed broadband network in New Haven was offered by Mayor Richetelli and seconded by Mayor Candelora. The motion passed by unanimous vote. ITEM 10 – Adjournment Upon a motion by Mayor Picard, seconded by First Selectman Sheehy, and unanimously passed, the meeting adjourned at 10:43 A.M. Submitted by, First Selectman of Branford, Anthony DaRos SCRCOG Secretary


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BALANCE SHEET - March, 2010

ASSETS

Cash and InvestmentsBank of America 46,413Connecticut Short-Term Investment Fund - SCRCOG 448,176STIF - Shoreline Greenways Trail 71,049STIF - Economic Development Web Portal Development 44,196Total Cash and Investments 609,834

Accounts ReceivableConnecticut Department of Transportation 210,387DEMHS - Homeland Security Planning 6,842Safe Routes to School 14Shoreline Greenways Trail - Federal Share 60,022Amount for Accrued Leave 8,652Pre-Paid Expense & Other Receivables 13,322Total Accounts Receivable 299,239

Property and EquipmentCOG Equipment 122,503Less, Accumulated Depreciation -110,870Total Property & Equipment 11,633

TOTAL ASSETS 920,706

LIABILITIES AND FUND BALANCE

Accounts Payable 0Deferred Revenue - Municipal 37,774RPI Grant - Economic Development Web Portal 10,259Shoreline Greenways Trail - Municipal Share - H075(1) 42,259Shoreline Greenways Trail - Municipal Share - H103(1) 13,785Total Current Liabilities 104,077

Fund BalanceFund Balance - July 1, 2009 794,585Amount for Accrued Leave 8,652Investment in Equipment 11,633Fund Change 1,759Fund Balance - March 31, 2010 816,629

TOTAL LIABILITIES AND FUND BALANCE 920,706




Statement of Resources and Expenditures - March, 2010

Resources FY 09 Budget To DateMunicipal Contribution 151,100 12,592 113,325ConnDOT - Transportation Planning

U.S. Dept of Transportation 994,429 91,189 446,646Transportation -- ConnDOT 122,556 11,399 55,831

Connecticut Office of Policy & ManagementRPI Grant - Econ. Dev. Web Portal 42,624 60 33,894

Emergency Response PlanningDEMHS - FY 07 NHASH Grant 39,895 0 6,737

Shoreline Greenway Trails Planning StudyU.S. Department of Transportation # H074 212,976 516 43,941U.S. Department of Transportation # H103 70,992 472 15,854Municipal Share 70,993 247 14,949

Interest 15,000 102 1,465TOTAL 1,720,565 116,577 732,642

Expenses FY 09 Budget To DateLabor & Benefits 645,700 438,788

Salaries 30,694 284,706Fringe Benefits 19,983 154,082

Print & Reproduction 2,900 1,338 1,452Travel 14,300 466 3,448Data Process 32,700 1,066 7,852General Operations 167,400 106,152

Rent 99,100 8,312 74,317Postage & Telephone 8,500 323 3,183Office Supplies 4,100 571 1,718Equipment Maintenance 18,400 566 6,017Publications 900 30 635Insurance 13,100 0 12,100Professional Services 14,200 994 3,505Meeting Expenses & Advertising 8,800 224 4,485Miscellaneous & Equipment Use 300 0 192

Consultant 404,500 58,155 71,123Capital Purchase 1,000 0 0NHASH Grant 39,895 0 5,745RPI Grant - Web Portal 42,624 0 27,773Shoreline Greenway Trail 354,961 0 68,552Contingencies 14,585 0 0TOTAL 1,720,565 122,722 730,885

Month of Mar, 2010

Month of Mar, 2010


South Central Regional Council of Governments 2010-2013 TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM Amendment Number 5 Project 0092-0531 1999-009 I-95/I-91/Rt 34 Interchange Reconstruction E Changes Amendment 5 will move Interstate Maintenance and STP Anywhere funds into the current FY

2010. National Highway System funds are added for FY11, FY12, and FY13. Overall project cost estimate is reduced by $14 Million

Reason These changes are necessary to ensure that all sources of funding for the project are accurately

shown in both the TIP/ STIP as this project is scheduled for advertising at the end of the month. Funding levels are based on final cost estimates.

Project 0092-0627 2010-001 I-95 Corridor Improvement Project- B2 Changes Amendment 5 will reduce Bridge System funds for FYI and add National Highway System funds

to FY13 Overall project cost estimate is reduced by $4 Million Reason This project will be advertised along with Contract E. These changes are necessary to ensure

that all sources of funding for the project are accurately shown in both the TIP/ STIP as this project is scheduled for advertising at the end of the month. Funding levels are based on final cost estimates.

Project ENH-TXXX 2001-037 Various Transit Enhancement Improvements Changes Amendment 5 moves unobligated funds from FFY09 to FFY10 Reason In order for these funds to be made available they must be shown in the current TIP and in the

appropriate federal fiscal year.

FFY2010-FFY2013 Transportation Improvement Program5 Amendment Number

South Central Regional Council of Governments

SCRCOG #1999-009State Project 0092-0531Municipality New Haven

Project Name I-95/I-91/Rt 34 Interchange Reconstruction E

Description Reconstruct I-95/I-91/Rt 34 interchange to accommodate new 10-lane Quinnipiac River Bridge and reconfigure nb I-95 to Rt 34 ramp as a "right hand take off". Post-FY05 CN with Surface Transportation Program statewide and National Highway System support.

Current TIP Funding (In Thousands)

Proposed

Amendment NotesFY07 TIP Amendment 1 Reduces 08 funding, deletes FFY11 funding and add post TIP funds. Design schedule changes affecting timing.FY07 TIP Amendment 7 Reduces HPP Funds and deletes FFY07 moving project start date into FFY08. FY07 TIP Amend 11 moves project start date to FYI and funds are increased based on the current estimate of $527 M. Project moved into FY10 TIP CON funds reduced from $527 M to $505 M. FY10 TIP amend 5 adds NHS funds and adjusts $ as project is ready to be advertised

Proposed TIP Funding (In Thousands)

2010 2011 2012 2013 FYIPriorFunding Phase296CON FederalHPP

74State

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21,521 45,675 47,850 104,400Federal

3,216 6,825 7,150 15,600State

0AC-EntrySTPA

21,521 45,675 47,850 104,400Federal

3,216 6,825 7,150 15,600State

49,4743700Total Cost $504,844 105,000 110,000 240,000

2010 2011 2012 2013 FYI PriorFunding Phase296CON FederalHPP

74State

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2,840 21,521 8,940 11,720 70,235Federal

424 3,216 993 1,302 7,804State

0AC-EntryNHS

25,370 12,650 2,470Federal

2,819 1,406 2,749State

0AC-EntrySTPA

27,920 25,080 39,960 168,540Federal

3,102 2,787 4,440 42,135State

34,6560TIP Funds $490,793 288,71462,64123,98980,793



SCRCOG #2010-001State Project 0092-0627Municipality New Haven

Project Name I-95 Corridor Improvement Project- contract B2

Description Project No. 92-627, Contract B2, involves the construction of the I-95 SB West approach and river piers to the new Pearl Harbor Memorial Bridge. This project will be advertised with Project No. 92-531 Contract E,


Proposed

Amendment NotesFY10 TIP introduces new project. FY10 TIP Amend 5 adds NHS funds


2010 2011 2012 2013 FYIPriorFunding Phase0CON AC-EntryBRXZ

9,570 30,450 31,320 69,463Federal

1,430 4,550 4,680 10,380State

11,00000Total Cost $161,843 35,000 36,000 79,843

2010 2011 2012 2013 FYI PriorFunding Phase0CON AC-EntryBRXZ

9,570 30,450 31,320 64,420Federal

1,430 4,550 4,680 7,158State

0AC-EntryNHS

3,680Federal

409State

00TIP Funds $157,667 71,57840,08935,00011,000



SCRCOG #2001-037State Project ENH-TXXXMunicipality Regional

Project Name Various Transit Enhancement Improvements

Description 5307 Transit Enhancement fund allotments from FFY05 through FFY09 for several projects to be completed throughout the region.


Proposed

Amendment NotesFY10 TIP Amend 5 introduces project and adds Carryover Transit Enhancement Funds from FFY 06-FFY09. FFY06 Fed = 165K, LOC=41K, FFY07 Fed=169K,LOC=42K, FFY08 Fed = 182K, LOC=46K, FFY09 Fed = 189K, LOC=47K


2010 2011 2012 2013 FYIPriorFunding PhaseFFY05 Federal5307E

165FFY06 Federal

169FFY07 Federal

182FFY08 Federal

189FFY09 Federal

00705Total Cost $705 0 0 0

2010 2011 2012 2013 FYI PriorFunding Phase705CON Federal5307R

176Local

8810TIP Funds $881 0000

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Carl Amento Executive Director

Resolution Fiscal Year 2010-Fiscal Year 2013 Transportation Improvement Program Amendment Five Whereas: U.S. Department of Transportation “Metropolitan Planning Regulations” (23 CFR 450)

prescribe that each metropolitan planning organization maintain a financially constrained multi-modal transportation improvement program consistent with a State Implementation Plan for Air Quality (SIP) conforming to both U.S. Environmental Protection Administration-established air quality guidelines and SIP-established mobile source emissions budgets; and

Whereas: The Council, per 23 CFR 450.324 and in cooperation with the Connecticut Department of

Transportation (ConnDOT) and public transit operators and relying upon financial constraints offered by ConnDOT, adopted a Fiscal Year 2010-Fiscal Year 2013 Transportation Improvement Program on October 28, 2009, after finding the Program conforming per U.S. Environmental Protection Administration (U.S. EPA) final conformity rule (40 CFR 51 and 93) and relevant Connecticut Department of Transportation air quality conformity determinations: Air Quality Conformity Reports: Fiscal Year 2010-2013 Transportation Improvement Program and the Region’s Long-Range Transportation Plans, May, 2007); and

Whereas: The Council, on October 28, 2009, indicated that periodic Program adjustment or amendment

was possible; and Whereas: Projects referenced in the Program amendment (below) are consistent with the region’s long-

range transportation plan (South Central Regional Long Range Transportation Plan—2007 to 2035, (May, 2007); and

Whereas: Council Public Participation Guidelines: Transportation Planning have been observed during

the development of the proposed Program amendment (below); and Whereas: By agreement between the Council and the Connecticut Department of Transportation, public

involvement activities carried out by the South Central Regional Council of Governments in response to U.S. Department of Transportation metropolitan planning requirements are intended to satisfy the requirements associated with development of a Statewide Transportation Improvement Program and/or its amendment; and

Whereas: Council of Governments’ review of transportation goals, projects and opportunities may result

in further adjustment or amendment of the Program.

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Resolution Fiscal Year 2010-Fiscal Year 2013 Transportation Improvement Program Amendment Five (Continued) Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved By the Council of Governments

The Program Amendment Five shall be transmitted to the Connecticut Department of Transportation, for inclusion in the State Transportation Improvement Program

The undersigned duly qualified and acting Secretary of the South Central Regional Council of Governments certifies that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of a resolution adopted at a legally convened meeting of the South Central Regional Council of Governments on April 28, 2010.

Date: April 28, 2010 _____________________________________ Anthony DaRos Secretary






Federal Transit Administration Section 5310 Capital Assistance to Non-Profit Organizations: SCRCOG Priorities The Section 5310 Program The State of Connecticut has been receiving Federal Section 5310 funding for elderly and disabled transportation annually since 1975. These funds are made available to non-profit organizations serving the elderly and/or people with disabilities and are to be used toward the purchase of a wheelchair accessible van or bus. These Federal Funds will cover 80% of the vehicle cost, up to a maximum of $40,000. Connecticut now receives approximately $1,600,000 in annual (FFY2010) Section 5310 support. Regions advance priorities - ConnDOT makes all final funding decisions. Using criteria provided by ConnDOT a funding priority list is prepared. It is then forwarded to the SCRCOG's Transportation Committee for their review. With Transportation Committee approval, the Priority List is then forwarded to area Mayors and First Selectmen for endorsement at the April Council of Governments meeting. The final selection of grant recipients is made by the Connecticut Department of Transportation, in cooperation with the Federal Transit Administration. Priorities SCRCOG received 4 applications for Section 5310 funding for the purchase of 6 vehicles. With the support of the Evaluation Panel it was decided to cancel this year’s 5310 Applicants Meeting and recommend the following regional priorities to the Council for consideration Easter Seals Goodwill Industries Inc. Request for 1 Bus Milford Council on Aging ` Request for 1 Bus Marrakech Inc. Request for 1 Van Mary Wade Home Request for 1 Bus Marrakech Inc. Request for 1 Bus Mary Wade Home Request for 1 Bus Proposed priorities reflect vehicle replacement needs, utilization of equipment, and the ability to sustain current door-to-door services. A resolution follows for your consideration.






Resolution FY 2010 Federal Transit Administration Capital Support for Non-Profit Organizations Whereas: Section 5310 of the Urban Mass Transportation Act of 1964, as amended offers capital support

dedicated to public and non-profit organizations providing paratransit service to elderly persons and/or persons with disabilities; and

Whereas: The Connecticut Department of Transportation annually invites regions to develop funding

proposals and suggest funding priorities; and Whereas: Area public paratransit operators and public sector staff, after reviewing applications from

interested non-profit organizations, and based on criteria provided by ConnDOT have suggested federal fiscal year 2010 capital priorities listed below

Now Therefore, Be It Resolved : That the South Central Regional Council of Governments suggests that the Connecticut Department of Transportation consider the following South Central Connecticut Section 5310 priorities when structuring a statewide program: Easter Seals Goodwill Industries Inc. Request for 1 Bus Milford Council on Aging ` Request for 1 Bus Marrakech Inc. Request for 1 Van Mary Wade Home Request for 1 Bus Marrakech Inc. Request for 1 Bus Mary Wade Home Request for 1 Bus This Resolution shall be effective April 28, 2010. The undersigned duly qualified and acting Secretary of the South Central Regional Council of Governments certifies that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of a resolution adopted at a legally convened meeting of the South Central Regional Council of Governments on April 28, 2010 Date: April 28, 2010 By: ________________________ Anthony DaRos Secretary




Carl Amento, Executive Director Resolution Approving an amendment to the adopted draft Fiscal Year 2011 and 2012 Unified Planning Work Program Whereas: The Council of Governments adopted the draft Fiscal Year 2011 and 2012 Unified Planning

Work Program on March 24, 2010 and Whereas: The Council of Governments desires to amend the adopted work program to adjust

programming, and Whereas: The Council of Governments has developed a draft amendment to the adopted work program

that responds to federal, state and regional transportation and air quality planning concerns; and Whereas: Review of the amendment to the adopted draft Fiscal Year 2011 and 2012 Unified Planning

Work Program must occur by the U.S. Federal Transportation Administration, the U.S. Federal Highway Administration, and the Connecticut Department of Transportation prior to final approval; and

Whereas: The Council’s Transportation Committee on April 14, 2010 recommended that SCRCOG adopt

the amendment to the work program. Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved By the Council of Governments

That the draft amendment to the Fiscal Year 2011 and Fiscal Year 2012 Unified Planning Work Program is hereby adopted.

Certificate The undersigned duly qualified and acting Secretary of the South Central Regional Council of Governments certifies that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of a resolution adopted at a legally convened meeting of the Council of Governments on April 28, 2010. Date: April 28, 2010 By: ______________________

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Draft Minutes Transportation Committee April 14, 2010

Transportation Committee members Transportation Technical Committee Wallingford, Mayor William Dickinson, Chair East Haven, James Staunton

Guilford, Jim Portley Branford, Janice Plaziak proxy for First Selectman Anthony DaRos North Branford, Kurt Weiss Hamden, Bob Brinton Proxy for Mayor Scott Jackson North Haven, John Bodwell

Wallingford, John Thompson New Haven, Mike Piscitelli proxy for Mayor John DeStefano West Haven, Abdul Quadir North Haven, First Selectman Michael Freda. Guests SCRCOG Jean Stimolo, Rideworks Carl Amento, James Rode, Stephen Dudley, Stephen Livingston, ConnDOT Donna Carter, GNHTD Vic Marques, Barry Davis, CTTRANSIT Lou Mangini, Congresswoman DeLauro’s Office Mayor Dickinson began the meeting at 12:18 PM. Item #1 Minutes of the March 10, 2010 meeting were unanimously adopted on a motion by J. Portley/ M. Piscitelli. Item #2 FY2010 –FY2013 TIP Amendment 5 included project # ENH-XXX Various Transit Enhancement Improvements. Action on this project was necessary to move the funds from FFY09 to FFY10. The Remaining 2 projects were #92-531 I-95/I-91/RT 34 Interchange Reconstruction E and #92-627 I-95 Corridor Improvement Project- B2. Both these projects will be advertised together at the end of the month J. Portley made the motion to approve FY10 TIP Amendment 5, M. Piscitelli seconded motion was approved. Item #3 J Rode reported on the Section 5310 program. This year 4 applications for the purchase of 6 vehicles were received. Based on criteria provided by ConnDOT and with the support of the Evaluation Panel, a list of recommended regional priorities was presented. J Portley made a Motion to accept the recommendation, K. Weiss seconded; motion carried unanimously. Item #4 First Selectman Michael Freda chaired the discussion on this item. S. Dudley presented an amendment to the FY2010-2011 and FY2011-2012 UPWP. Wallingford had requested the addition of a Transit Bus Ridership and Routing Study. The amendment added this project to the first year of the program (2011) and moved Wallingford’s Traffic Signal Study out to the second year of the program (2012). After a brief discussion, J. Portley made the motion to approve with the inclusion of the East Haven study; seconded by J. Bodwell, motion was approved.

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Draft Minutes Transportation Committee April 14, 2010

Item #5 J. Rode presented the status on current urban projects included in the agenda package. Those present provided additional information on the progress of their individual projects. Building on the discussion from last month, Mayor Dickinson asked about the ARRA funds and the Pavement Preservation Projects. There followed a lengthy discussion regarding the difference in unit costs (town vs. DOT) and the process involved when using federal dollars. The Mayor intends to meet with Commissioner Marie to follow up. Item #6 J. Plaziak made a motion to adjourn meeting, J. Portley seconded. The meeting adjourned at 1:10 PM.



Carl J. Amento, Executive Director

RESOLUTION Funding SCRCOG Empoyee Health Savings Accounts

WHEREAS: On March 24, 2010 the Executive Committee of the South Central Regional Council of

Governments approved an amendment to the Personnel Management Procedures regarding the replacement of the current health insurance coverage for SCRCOG employees under an Anthem Blue Cross Century preferred Plan with a new high deductible Aetna Connecticut QPOS health Insurance Plan; and

WHEREAS: Essential to the new plan is the funding of employee Health Savings Accounts at 90% of the high

deductible amounts of $2200 for a single employee and $4400 for married employees annually, and

WHEREAS: The new high deductable Aetna Health Plan begins June 1, 2010; NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SOUTH CENTRAL REGIONAL COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS:

Authorize SCRCOG to fund the Health Saving Accounts for SCRCOG employees by June 1, 2010.

Certificate: The undersigned duly qualified and acting Secretary of the South Central Regional Council of Governments certifies that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of a resolution adopted at a legally convened meeting of the Executive Committee of the South Central Regional Council of Governments on April 28, 2010. Date: April 28, 2010 By: ________________________________ Secretary, Anthony DaRos

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Carl J. Amento, Executive Director

RESOLUTION Authorizing The Executive Director To Apply

For A Sustainable Communities Planning Grant WHEREAS: DOT, HUD and EPA have formed the Partnerships for Sustainable Communities, pursuant to

which HUD has made $100 million in competitive grant funds available nationally to support multi-jurisdictional regional planning efforts that integrate housing, economic development, transportation and environmental planning;

WHEREAS: The multi-disciplined application requirements for this grant require SCRCOG to seek the

technical planning assistance of a consultant; NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SOUTH CENTRAL REGIONAL COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS:

1. Authorize the Executive Director to engage a planning consultant to prepare and submit an application for a Sustainable Communities Planning Grant, and

2. Authorize SCRCOG to join with another or other regional and local entities to submit a joint or combined application for this grant; and

3. Add $15,000 from SCRCOG’s reserve account to the current Fiscal Year Budget (Revision # 3) to compensate the selected consultant for such technical assistance.

Certificate: The undersigned duly qualified and acting Secretary of the South Central Regional Council of Governments certifies that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of a resolution adopted at a legally convened meeting of the Executive Committee of the South Central Regional Council of Governments on April 28, 2010. Date: April 28, 2010 By: ________________________________ Secretary, Anthony DaRos

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April 2010 Regional Planning Commission (RPC) Action Table Ref.

# Received Description Adjacent

RPC Towns Abridged RPC Action

2.1 3/31/2010 Town of East Haven: Small Cities Community Development Block Grant Application for Home Rehabilitation Revolving Loan Fund

Branford, New Haven, North Branford, North Haven

The South Central Regional Planning Commission (RPC) is writing to indicate our strong support of the application by the Town of East Haven for a Small Cities Community Development Block Grant to continue to fund the Town’s Housing Rehabilitation Loan fund. The success of the program can be seen in the 35 rehabilitations, for low to moderate income households completed since 2008. By resolution, the RPC recommends that the Department of Community and Economic Development award the Town of East Haven a grant to continue to fund this important and successful program as the application proposal meets important housing goals identified in the South Central Regional Plan of Conservation and Development of providing a diverse and affordable housing stock.

2.2 3/25/2010 City of Meriden: Proposed Zoning Regulation Amendment to add Section 213-26.7 “Interstate Development District” to the City’s Zoning Code

Wallingford By resolution, the RPC has determined that due to the broad scope and scale of the permitted uses in the proposed Zoning Regulation Amendment, it is difficult to assess any potential inter-municipal impacts and/or impacts to the habitat and ecosystem of the Long Island Sound at this time.

2.3 3/30/2010 Town of Beacon Falls: Proposed Zoning Regulation Amendments to Section 10 of the Town’s Zoning Code

Bethany,

By resolution, the RPC has determined that the proposed Zoning Regulation Amendments do not appear to cause any negative inter-municipal impacts to the Towns of the South Central Region nor do there appear to be any negative impacts to the habitat or ecosystem of the Long Island Sound.

2.4 3/31/2010 Town of Clinton: Proposed Zoning Regulation Amendments to Sections 9.20.4 (b) (3) (i) – Gathering events and Section 29.3.25 (e) – Outdoor Event Parking

Madison By resolution, the RPC has determined that the proposed Zoning Regulation Amendments do not appear to cause any negative inter-municipal impacts to the Towns of the South Central Region nor do there appear to be any negative impacts to the habitat or ecosystem of the Long Island Sound.

2.5 4/1/2010 Town of Southington: Proposed Zoning Text Revisions to Sections 2, 4 and 11-17 of the Town’s Zoning Regulations

Meriden By resolution, the RPC has determined that the proposed Zoning Text Amendments do not appear to cause any negative inter-municipal impacts to the Towns of the South Central Region nor do there appear to be any negative impacts to the habitat or ecosystem of the Long Island Sound.

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