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Votes at a glance: New Britain council approves consent agenda, a deputy tax collector appointment and an escrow release
Summary
At its May 13 meeting the New Britain Borough Council approved routine consent items, appointed a deputy tax collector (Kathleen Persetti) and released $124,770 from escrow for Westview Square; all motions passed by voice vote with no recorded roll‑call tallies.
The New Britain Borough Council approved several formal items by voice vote during its May 13 meeting.
Consent agenda: The council approved minutes from April 8 and April 20, the treasurer’s report and the unpaid‑bills list on a single consent motion. The motion to approve the consent agenda was moved by Steve and seconded by Mo and carried by voice vote.
Deputy tax collector appointment: Council approved the appointment of Kathleen Persetti as deputy tax collector. Staff noted state law requires a deputy appointment; the deputy can process payments, issue reports and act in the tax collector’s absence. Lauren moved the appointment and Lara seconded; the council approved the motion by voice vote.
Escrow release — Westview Square: Engineer Karen recommended releasing Escrow Release No. 3 for Westview Square in the amount of $124,770 for pavement, curbing and base course work; staff reported the remaining escrow balance at roughly $790,000. Questions from council clarified the project is off Bristol Road and that the developer expects to complete and close out the project by December. The motion to approve the escrow release carried by voice vote.
Votes: All three formal motions were approved by voice vote; the meeting record includes no roll‑call tallies or named yes/no votes.
