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Middletown council confirms planning‑board appointment and approves multiple bids, contract amendments and schedule changes
Summary
The Middletown Common Council unanimously approved a slate of resolutions during the meeting, confirming a mayoral appointment to the planning board, changing the council meeting date for National Night Out, awarding multiple municipal contracts and approving contract amendments for water‑related projects.
The Middletown Common Council unanimously approved a series of resolutions that confirmed a planning‑board appointment, adjusted the council calendar for a community event, awarded multiple procurement contracts, declared city equipment surplus for auction and authorized contract amendments for ongoing water and construction projects.
Votes at a glance - Confirm appointment: Resolution sponsored by Alderman Ray confirming the mayor's appointment of Yasmin Dupree to the Planning Board. Sponsor: Alderman Ray; second: Alderman Green. Outcome: approved (roll call recorded as all aye).
- Meeting date change: Resolution sponsored by Alderman Tobin moving the common council meeting from Aug. 5 to Aug. 4 for National Kids Night Out Against Crime. Sponsor: Alderman Tobin; second: Alderman Ray. Outcome: approved.
- Parks and Recreation pay change: Resolution sponsored by Alderman Witt authorizing a change to a part‑time permanent employee's rate of pay in Parks and Recreation. Sponsor: Alderman Witt; second: Alderman (name not specified). Outcome: approved.
- Surplus equipment: Resolution sponsored by Alderman Massey declaring specified equipment surplus and authorizing sale through Auctions International. Sponsor: Alderman Massey; second: Alderman Green. Outcome: approved.
- Block party street closure: Resolution sponsored by Alderman Ray authorizing a block party and temporary street closure on Boke Avenue. Sponsor: Alderman Ray; second: Alderman Jean Francois. Outcome: approved.
- Downtown run: Resolution sponsored by Alderman Kleiner authorizing the 2025 downtown run. Sponsor: Alderman Kleiner; second: Alderman Green. Outcome: approved.
- Water treatment chemicals: Resolution sponsored by Alderman Jean Francois awarding bids for water‑treatment chemicals. Sponsor: Alderman Jean Francois; second: Alderman Tobin. Outcome: approved.
- Trash/tire disposal: Resolution sponsored by Alderman Tobin awarding a contract for disposal of trash, construction debris and tires to Taylor Montgomery LLC. Sponsor: Alderman Tobin; second: Alderman Green. Outcome: approved.
- Annual electric maintenance: Resolution sponsored by Alderman Witt awarding annual electric maintenance work to (transcript vendor name). Sponsor: Alderman Witt; second: Alderman Kleiner. Outcome: approved.
- Annual HVAC maintenance: Resolution sponsored by Alderman Massey awarding annual HVAC maintenance work to Val Bruni Plumbing and Heating. Sponsor: Alderman Massey; second: Alderman Tobin. Outcome: approved.
- Metal recycling/disposal: Resolution sponsored by Alderman Green awarding disposal of aluminum, white goods and cast iron to Sims Metal Management. Sponsor: Alderman Green; second: Alderman Massey. Outcome: approved.
- Annual plumbing maintenance: Resolution sponsored by Alderman Kleiner awarding annual plumbing maintenance work to G. Richard Truax P & H Inc. (transcript spelling unclear). Sponsor: Alderman Kleiner; second: Alderman Green. Outcome: approved.
- Water pipe and fittings: Resolution sponsored by Alderman Ray awarding a bid for water pipe and gray‑iron castings (vendor name transcribed unclearly). Sponsor: Alderman Ray; second: Alderman (not specified). Outcome: approved.
- Clark Patterson Lee amendment: Resolution sponsored by Alderman Ray authorizing Amendment No. 2 to the Clark Patterson Lee contract for additional construction‑phase services related to Newco delays. Sponsor: Alderman Ray; second: Alderman Massey. Outcome: approved.
- Water storage tanks contract amendment: Resolution sponsored by Alderman Jean Francois authorizing a contract amendment for additional construction‑phase services for the new water storage tanks project. Sponsor: Alderman Jean Francois; second: Alderman Tobin. Outcome: approved.
- Audit: Council moved that claims be adjusted and the city treasurer be authorized to issue warrants for payment; roll call recorded all aye. Outcome: approved.
Most votes were recorded as roll calls with each council member voting "Aye". There was no recorded opposition or abstention in the actions taken during the portion of the meeting covered by the transcript.
Ending
Council proceeded to schedule an executive session on possible acquisition of property after the audit. Council members closed the business portion of the meeting with thanks to staff.
