scrcog board agenda - april 2020 · 2020-04-04 · 8. grant opportunities and upcoming...

SOUTH CENTRAL REGIONAL COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS

Bethany Branford East Haven Guilford Hamden Madison Meriden Milford New Haven North Branford North Haven Orange Wallingford West Haven Woodbridge

Carl J. Amento, Executive Director SCRCOG MEETING NOTICE & AGENDA

April 22, 2020 – 10:00 A.M. Location: 127 Washington Avenue, 4th Floor West

North Haven, CT 06473 Full agenda materials can be found at our website – www.scrcog.org

NOTICE: In accordance with Governor Lamont’s Executive Order 7B Regarding the COVID‐19 Pandemic, this meeting will be held remotely with no in‐person attendance

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1. Call to Order and Introductions – First Selectwoman Beth Heller, Chair

2. Adoption of 3/25/20 SCRCOG Meeting Minutes – First Selectman Matthew Hoey, Secretary Pages 2-4

3. Treasurer’s Report for month ending 3/31/20 –First Selectman James Zeoli, Treasurer Pages 5, 6

4. Transportation Committee Report – Mayor William Dickinson, Committee Chair Pages 7-10

a) Adopt Resolution to Approve FY 2018-2021 TIP Amendment Twenty Two Pages 9,10

5. State Legislative Reports- Michael Muszynski, CCM; Betsy Gara, COST

6. Congressional Reports – Louis Mangini, Aide to U.S. Representative Rosa DeLauro, Ellen Graham, Aide to U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal, David Tusio, Aide to U.S. Senator Christopher Murphy

7. SCRCOG Executive Director’s Report – Carl Amento, Executive Director

8. Grant Opportunities and Upcoming Events—Carl Amento, Executive Director

9. REX Development Report – Ginny Kozlowski, Executive Director, REX Development 1

10. DESPP/DEMHS Report – Jacob Manke, Region 2 Coordinator

11. Regional Cooperation/Other Business

12. Adjournment

The agenda and attachments for this meeting are available on our website at www.scrcog.org. Please contact SCRCOG for copy of agenda in a language other than English. Auxiliary aids/services and limited English proficiency translators will be provided with two week’s notice.

“Necesidades especiales: a las personas con discapacidad auditiva se les proveerá con medios auditivos y/o intérpretes de signos. Igualmente intérpretes para personas que hablan poco inglés, pero será preciso avisar con dos semanas de antelación. Se puede solicitar la agenda en otro idioma que no sea inglés comunicándose con SCRCOG”.

SOUTH CENTRAL REGIONAL COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS Planning for Our Region’s Future


Carl J. Amento, Executive Director

127 Washington Avenue, 4th Floor West, North Haven, CT 06473

www.scrcog.org T (203) 234-7555 F (203) 234-9850 [email protected]

TO: SCRCOG Board Members FROM: First Selectman Matthew Hoey, Secretary DATE: April 15, 2020 SUBJECT: SCRCOG Meeting Minutes of March 25, 2020 Present: Bethany First Selectman Paula Cofrancesco Branford First Selectman James Cosgrove East Haven Mayor Joseph Carfora Guilford First Selectman Matthew Hoey, Secretary Hamden Walter Morton, proxy for Mayor Curt Leng Meriden Timothy Coon, proxy for Mayor Kevin Scarpati Milford Mayor Benjamin Blake New Haven Kevin Alvarez, proxy for Mayor Justin Elicker North Branford Michael Paulhus, proxy for Mayor Bob Viglione North Haven First Selectman Michael Freda, Vice Chair Orange First Selectman James Zeoli, Treasurer Wallingford Mayor William Dickinson Woodbridge First Selectman Beth Heller, Chair SCRCOG Staff Carl Amento, Stephen Dudley, James Rode, Eugene Livshits, Christopher Rappa, Rebecca Andreucci,

Adriano Cirioli, Robert Velez Guests: Mario Marrero, Greater New Haven Transit District; Ginny Kozlowski, REX Development; Lori Vitagliano, Regional Water Authority; Lou Mangini, Office of U.S. Representative Rosa DeLauro; Lillian McKenzie, Office of U.S. Senator Chris Murphy; Ellen Graham, Office of U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal; Betsy Gara, Council of Small Towns; Matthew Pafford, CT Office of Policy and Management; John Wardzala, The Kennedy Center; Richard LoPresti, Town of North Haven; William Villano, Workforce Alliance; Anne Benowitz, Greater New Haven Chamber of Commerce; Daniel Fitzmaurice, Arts Council of Greater New Haven; Nan Birdwhistell, Murtha Cullina Law Firm NOTE: The March SCRCOG Board meeting was a virtual meeting facilitated by Zoom because of the COVID-19 pandemic.

1. Call to order and Introductions Chairman Heller called the meeting to order at 10:01 a.m. All present introduced themselves.

2. Adoption of February 26, 2020 SCRCOG Meeting Minutes First Selectman Hoey presented the Minutes of the SCRCOG Meeting of February 26, 2020, which were included in the agenda packet at pages 2-3. First Selectman Hoey moved for their approval. Chairman Heller seconded the motion, with all voting in favor.

3. Treasurer’s Report for Month Ending February 29, 2020 First Selectman Zeoli presented the Treasurer’s Report for the month ending February 29, 2020, which was included in the agenda packet at pages 4-5. The Balance Sheet shows that SCRCOG has total assets of $1,417,000 with $1,210,000 of that in cash and investments. There is also $148,000 due from CTDOT. Expenses

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for the month were in order. First Selectman Zeoli moved for acceptance of the Treasurer’s Report. First Selectman Hoey seconded the motion, which passed unanimously.

4. Transportation Committee Report Mayor Dickinson presented the Transportation Committee Report, found on pages 6-10 of the agenda packet. The resolution was found on pages 9-10 of the agenda packet.

Adopt Resolution Approving FY 2018-2021 TIP Amendment 21: Mayor Dickinson moved for adoption. First Selectman Freda seconded. All were in favor.

5. Appointment of Member and Alternate to Regional Workforce Alliance CEO Executive Committee William Villano from Workforce Alliance presented the recommendation of adding Mayor Justin Elicker as a member and First Selectman Matthew Hoey as an alternate to the Regional Workforce Alliance CEO Executive Committee. Chairman Heller made the motion to accept the appointment. First Selectman Zeoli seconded the motion, and all were in favor.

6. Approval of Regional Services Grant Spending Plan, FY 2020-2021 Executive Director Amento presented the draft Regional Services Grant Spending Plan for Fiscal Year 2020-2021, found on pages 11-14 of the agenda packet. This item was presented for information purposes only, and no action was taken.

7. Recommendation to SCRCOG Board regarding Tweed New Haven Airport Authority’s Request for Funding First Selectman Hoey presented the request for funding on behalf of Tweed New Haven Airport Authority, found on page 15 of the agenda packet. The request is for SCRCOG to contribute $25,000 from SCRCOG reserves toward a Tweed marketing campaign with a total budget of $200,000. First Selectman Hoey made a motion to approve the request, and First Selectman Cosgrove seconded the motion. All voted in favor.

8. Budget Revision #2- FY 2019-2020 Executive Director Amento presented Budget Revision #2 for Fiscal Year 2019-2020, found on pages 16-19 of the agenda packet. The amendment adds $25,000 to the SCRCOG budget, from reserves, to fund the Tweed request. First Selectman Cofrancesco moved to adopt the revised budget. First Selectman Zeoli seconded the motion, and all voted in favor.

9. Approval of Revision to Regional Services Grant Spending Plan, FY 2019-2020 Executive Director Amento presented the revision to the Fiscal Year 2019-2020 RSG Spending Plan, found on pages 20-21 of the agenda packet. Chairman Heller moved for approval, and First Selectman Hoey seconded. The vote was unanimous.

10. State/Federal Legislative Reports Betsy Gara from COST stated the legislature has accepted the bond package. She noted that LOCIP now has a new application process. COST is also working on compiling a list of current municipal needs. Lou Mangini from Congresswoman DeLauro’s office stated that there have been 100,000 new unemployment claims in the state. A 2nd COVID-19 bill awards $11 million toward paying additional weeks of unemployment. FEMA has asked municipalities to keep note of expenses from the pandemic. Lou also noted that CT received 30,000 masks from the federal stock. Lillian McKenzie from Senator Murphy’s office reported that the Senator is pushing a Main Street Emergency Grant Program for small business relief. Ellen Graham from Senator Blumenthal’s office hopes to send out a summary of the contents of the latest COVID-19 bill.

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11. SCRCOG Executive Director’s Report Executive Director Amento noted that all SCRCOG meetings are now being held virtually. Shared Services work is continuing as scheduled.

12. Grant Opportunities and Upcoming Events Executive Director Amento stated that any grant opportunities or upcoming events would be sent via email after the meeting.

13. REX Development Report Ginny Kozlowski of REX Development reviewed the written report on page 22 of the agenda packet. She noted that REX’s current focus is helping municipalities deal with the impact of COVID-19. She is currently working with displaced restaurant workers to fill staff shortages in other areas. REX is working on procuring medical supplies to meet current needs. A new REX website has just launched with more information. Additionally, Ginny noted that CEDS is still due June 1.

14. DESPP/DEMHS Report DESPP/DEMHS was not present to make a report.

15. Regional Cooperation/Other Business First Selectman Freda noted that he found a local business that makes N95 masks, and will share their contact info. He also has another supplier with Nitrile gloves. Walter Morton offered to share the information of a tailor that has been making cloth masks. First Selectman Zeoli asked for recommendations on dealing with residents looking for medication to treat COVID-19. Kevin Alvarez recommended informing them that there are no FDA approved drugs for the treatment of COVID-19.

16. Adjournment Chairman Heller moved to adjourn; First Selectman Cofrancesco seconded. The meeting was adjourned at 10:53 am.

Respectfully submitted, First Selectman Matthew Hoey, Secretary

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Balance Sheet

South Central Regional Council of Governments As of period 03/31/2020

Treasurer's Report - March, 2020

Page 1 of 2

Assets

Cash and Investments Key Bank - Checking Account 472,615.21 State of CT - Short-Term Investment Fund 596,978.18 Start Community Bank 105,933.60 Accounts Receivable CT Department of Transportation 124,727.89 Other State Grants (Dept. of Ag.) 15,539.65 Other Assets Prepaid Expense (UConn MPA Intern) 1,666.40 Accrued Leave & Security Deposit 26,337.95 Furniture & Equipment 12,367.86

Total Assets 1,356,166.74

Liabilities

Deferred Revenue - Municipal 111,254.96 Deferred Revenue - OPM 55,925.03 Deferred Revenue - LOTCIP 211,465.20 Deferred Rev. - Other (Election Monitor) 3,690.77 Deferred Revenue - Special Assessment 10,826.63

Total Liabilities 393,162.59

Fund Balance

Fund Balance 935,047.91 Amount for Accrued Leave 14,675.03 Investment in Equipment 12,367.84 Change in Fund Balance 913.37

Total Fund Balance 963,004.15 Total Liabilities and Fund Balance 1,356,166.74

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Statement of Resources and Expenditures

South Central Regional Council of Governments As of period 03/31/2020

Treasurer's Report - March, 2020

Page 2 of 2

Current Year-to-Date Budget

Resources

Municipal - Revenue 8,687.10 82,545.04 218,800.00 Municipal - Special Assessment 10,827.00 CT OPM - Regional Planning 33,593.05 314,138.12 493,418.00 CTDOT - Transportation Planning 49,248.10 455,460.69 1,327,709.00 CTDOT - LOTCIP 1,518.90 212,264.00 CT SotS - Regional Election Monitor 450.00 4,397.00 CT DoAg - Farm Viability Grant 26,000.00 Miscellaneous .52 Interest - Revenue 590.82 8,714.16 8,000.00

Total Resources 92,119.07 862,827.43 2,301,415.00

Direct Expenses

Transportation Planning Consultants 2,480.00 27,982.00 719,500.00 Land-Use Planning Consultants 26,460.35 65,470.35 57,750.00 Other Consultants 7,839.10 63,183.60 171,200.00 Travel 30.52 3,434.78 10,300.00 Data Processing 10,951.71 3,800.00 Commercial Printing 299.67 1,200.00 Subscriptions and Books 159.42 2,435.13 3,450.00 Meeting Expenses and Advertising 186.86 7,063.49 15,800.00 Capital 24,137.86 45,000.00 Miscellaneous 436.00 353.00 Transportation - Reserved 90,339.00 LOTCIP - Reserved 199,162.00 Hazard Mitigation Grant - Reserved 10,827.00

Total Direct Expenses 37,156.25 205,394.59 1,328,681.00

Direct Labor

Direct Labor - Employees 33,304.97 278,295.19 418,803.00

Overhead

Indirect Labor - Employees 7,641.35 120,207.68 173,835.00 Employee Benefits 12,913.07 132,239.66 207,896.00 Travel 200.00 Data Processing 78.28 10,106.38 12,200.00 Rent 18,185.49 90,264.80 108,000.00 Telephone and Internet 471.84 4,722.72 7,400.00 Office Supplies 296.98 2,831.05 3,500.00 Equipment Maintenance 840.00 8,157.19 17,400.00 Subscriptions and Books 200.00 Insurance and Professional Services 9,072.95 20,800.00 Meeting Expenses and Advertising 99.33 1,800.00 Miscellaneous 54.07 522.52 700.00

Total Overhead 40,481.08 378,224.28 553,931.00

Total Operating Expenses 110,942.30 861,914.06 2,301,415.00

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South Central Regional Council of Governments 2018-2021 TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM Amendment Number 22

Project 0170-3562 2020-A22-2 STATEWIDE TRANS DEMAND MGMNT

Changes New project introduced with Amendment 22

Reason Provide funds for Statewide Transportation Demand Management (TDM) project (NY-NJ-CT moderate portion) for the period 07/01/2020-06/30/2021. This project replaces P/N 170-3528 that expires on 06/30/2020.

Using selected contractors, CTDOT will market, educate and provide outreach to individuals and employers in support of CTDOT’s statewide Transportation Demand Management (TDM) program in the Southwest CT, Danbury, Bridgeport, Greater New Haven and Waterbury areas of the state under the brand name CTrides. This program assists in the formation and long-term viability of carpools and vanpools, and includes affinity products that support the creation and long-term viability of carpools and vanpools. This program also provides comprehensive resources to help employers design implement and maintain teleworking programs. This program will reduce the number of employee work trips, decreasing traffic congestion, energy consumption and air pollution.

Project 0173-0494 2020-A22-1 Replace Traffic Signals at Various Locations

Changes New project introduced with Amendment 22

Reason Replacement of traffic control signals to meet current standards at various locations in District 3. Funding is required to replace traffic control signals to meet current standards at various locations in District 3 PE estimate includes a PD/FD split. Project is eligible for 100% Federal funding.

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FFY2018-FFY2021 Transportation Improvement Program22

South Central Regional Council of Governments

Amendment SCRCOG # 2020-A22-2State Project #0170-3562

Municipality Statewide

Project Name STATEWIDE TRANS DEMAND MGMNT

Description Provide funds for Statewide Transportation Demand Management (TDM) project (NY-NJ-CT moderate portion) for the period 07/01/2020-06/30/2021. This project replaces P/N 170-3528OP which expires on 06/30/2020.

Current TIP Funding (In Thousands)

Proposed

Amendment NotesIntroduced with the FY18 TIP Amend 22

Proposed TIP Funding (In Thousands)

AQ Code X6

2018 2019 2020 2021 FYI PriorFunding Phase

2,605OTH FederalCMAQ

651State

00TIP Funds $3,256 003,2560

SCRCOG # 2020-A22-1State Project #0173-0494

Municipality Statewide

Project Name Replace Traffic Signals at Various Locations

Description Replacement of traffic control signals to meet current standards at various locations in District 3.

Current TIP Funding (In Thousands)

Proposed

Amendment NotesIntroduced with the FY18 TIP Amend 22

Proposed TIP Funding (In Thousands)

AQ Code X7

2018 2019 2020 2021 FYI PriorFunding Phase

160ROW FederalSTPA

2,974CON FederalHIPNH

1,014FederalSTPNH

00TIP Funds $4,148 03,9881600

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Resolution Fiscal Year 2018-Fiscal Year 2021 Transportation Improvement Program Amendment Twenty two 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 2018-Fiscal Year 2021 Transportation Improvement Program on July 26, 2017, 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 2018-2021 Transportation Improvement Program and the Region’s Metropolitan Transportation Plans—2019 to 2045, (April, 2019); and

Whereas: The Council, on July 26, 2017, 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 Metropolitan Transportation Plan—2019 to 2045, (April, 2019)); 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 2018-Fiscal Year 2021 Transportation Improvement Program Amendment Twenty two (continued) Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved By the Council of Governments:

The Program Amendment Twenty two 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 22. 2020.

Date April 22, 2020 By: ______________________ First Selectman Matthew Hoey, Secretary South Central Regional Council of Governments

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EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR’S REPORT

APRIL 2020

Ginny Kozlowski

REDFO

April 24—Conference

call at noon for regional

economic development

updates. Mayors and

first selectmen are

welcome to call in.

515-603-3129

224758#

Please continue to contact us

for assistance. We are here

as a resource for all 15 towns

and will address issues on a

priority basis to best serve

the region.

Ginny Kozlowski—

[email protected]

Barbara Malmberg—

barbaram@rexdevelopment.

org

Sarah Washburn—

[email protected]

COVID-19 Response We are focusing on providing technical support to municipalities and local busi-

nesses by:

Responding to requests for assistance from municipalities, businesses and

displaced workers

Communicating all essential information from local, state and federal govern-

ment regarding public health and economic resources via email and social

media

Supporting local businesses by providing information regarding available re-

sources from associations, providing information on best practices during the

pandemic

Continuing to provide updated information for restaurants, retailers and con-

sumers on the Visit New Haven website

Updating the regional COVID-19 response website to provide a reliable re-

source for businesses and displaced workers. Each town is welcome to add

information specific to their town

Providing additional municipal ED support via bi-weekly teleconferences and

encouraging the exchange of best practices among the towns

Coordinating the state’s need for housing with hoteliers throughout the state

Presenting at state and regional webinars regarding impacts of the pandemic

on the hospitality industry and providing daily updates to state hoteliers

Completing work on the 2020 Comprehensive Economic Development Strate-

gy annual update—the documents will be available for review shortly. We will

send an email notification to you.

Promoting completion of the Census 2020 form

Inventorying available spaces for businesses to relocate

Completed the Visitor Guide – waiting on distribution

Identifying reopening strategies to classify businesses to strength the CT sup-

ply chain

Promote job opportunities that are currently available

REX Development PO Box 1576

New Haven, CT 06506

P 203-821-3682 www.rexdevelopment.com

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