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Middletown council approves series of resolutions including $19,600 grant amendment and transfers for dam response
Summary
The Middletown Common Council approved a series of administrative resolutions Tuesday, including a $19,600.34 Title 3‑B funding amendment and an $8,600 transfer for emergency work on Woodward Dam and Greenleaf Dyke.
The Middletown Common Council approved a slate of administrative resolutions Tuesday covering grants, internal transfers, personnel actions, donations and service agreements.
Key approvals included:
- Amendment No. 6 to the County of Orange Title 3-B funding agreement, adding $19,600.34 for 2024 allocations; sponsored by Alderman Massey and seconded by Will McLeiner. The council voted to carry the resolution.
- A transfer of $8,600 within the Department of Public Works budget for the emergency action plan for Woodward Dam and Greenleaf Dyke; sponsored by Alderman Jean Francois and seconded by Alderman Tobin. The resolution carried.
- Authorization to hire two part‑time recreation leaders for the senior center; sponsored by Alderman Witt and seconded by Alderman Kleiner. The council approved the hires.
- Acceptance of a donation of boxing equipment from the Pratty family; sponsored by Alderman Witt. The council accepted the donation.
- Authorization for a contract/agreement with Total and Sons Electric (listed in the record with contractor name phrasing) for lawn‑monitoring services at the Recreation and Parks Building; sponsored by Alderman Green and seconded by Alderman John Francois. The resolution carried.
- Approval to host a citywide yard sale and waive associated fees; sponsored by Alderman Kleiner. The council approved the event and fee waiver.
- Authorization of a salary for a human resources specialist; sponsored by Alderman Ray. The resolution carried.
- Approval of the 2024 Fire Department LOSAP list; sponsored by Alderman Tobin. Alderman Green stated he would abstain because he is on the list; the council carried the resolution with the recorded abstention.
- Engagement letter with Baker & Hotzler LLP for tax credit counseling services related to the O & W project; sponsored by Alderman Massey. The council approved the engagement.
- Authorization of an agreement with Raindrop for the Maple Hill splash pad project; sponsored by Alderman Green. The resolution carried.
- Council audit motion ordering accounts and authorizing the city treasurer to issue warrants for payment; motion moved by Alderman Massey and seconded by Alderman Johnson; council carried the audit motion.
Most items were approved by roll call after sponsorship and seconding statements. Where recorded, roll‑call responses were documented in the meeting minutes and the chair announced each resolution as "carries." One abstention was recorded for the LOSAP resolution; no defeated measures were recorded on the agenda during the meeting.
