New Britain council adopts consent agenda, approves park expansion and routine purchases
May 28, 2026 | New Britain City, Hartford County, Connecticut
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The New Britain Common Council on May 27 moved through routine business, withdrawing one agenda item, adopting its consent agenda and approving a string of purchases and project referrals.
Alderman Santiago moved to amend the agenda by withdrawing item number five; the motion was seconded and carried on a roll-call vote recorded as 14 in favor.
The council then adopted the consent agenda (items A–C) by unanimous recorded affirmation.
Votes at a glance
- Withdraw item 5: motion carried (roll call 14 yes).
- Consent agenda (A–C): adopted (14 yes).
- Item 1: $46,341.18 annual IT subscription (time-clock technologies) — adopted (voice vote).
- Item 2: Motor fuel purchase from East River Energy (state contract) — adopted (voice vote).
- Item 3: Willow Street Park expansion — adopted; project continues using prior bonding and Hammlock Construction as recommended general contractor (voice vote).
- Item 4: Purchase of two Monroe snowplows — approved at $31,370 (voice vote).
- Item 6: Revenue collector’s report (tax abatements/corrections/refunds) — accepted (voice vote).
- Item 7: Amendments to sections 2-566, 2-591 and 2-619 of the code of ordinances — accepted and referred to the administration, finance, law and public services committee.
- Item 8: Renewal/approval of downtown district tax rate — accepted and referred to committee for June action.
Alderman Simpson described item one as a routine annual subscription that will support the city’s time-clock technologies: “This will support us with our time clock technologies. I urge adoption.” Several items, including the Willow Street Park expansion, were presented as follow-ups to previously authorized bonding and planning work.
The council concluded the evening with a personal-privilege message on health and Eid greetings from Alderwoman Scott and then adjourned at 8:28 p.m.
Ending: No contested roll-call defeats were recorded during the meeting; most operational items passed on unanimous voice votes or by a recorded 14-yes vote when roll call was used.
Alderman Santiago moved to amend the agenda by withdrawing item number five; the motion was seconded and carried on a roll-call vote recorded as 14 in favor.
The council then adopted the consent agenda (items A–C) by unanimous recorded affirmation.
Votes at a glance
- Withdraw item 5: motion carried (roll call 14 yes).
- Consent agenda (A–C): adopted (14 yes).
- Item 1: $46,341.18 annual IT subscription (time-clock technologies) — adopted (voice vote).
- Item 2: Motor fuel purchase from East River Energy (state contract) — adopted (voice vote).
- Item 3: Willow Street Park expansion — adopted; project continues using prior bonding and Hammlock Construction as recommended general contractor (voice vote).
- Item 4: Purchase of two Monroe snowplows — approved at $31,370 (voice vote).
- Item 6: Revenue collector’s report (tax abatements/corrections/refunds) — accepted (voice vote).
- Item 7: Amendments to sections 2-566, 2-591 and 2-619 of the code of ordinances — accepted and referred to the administration, finance, law and public services committee.
- Item 8: Renewal/approval of downtown district tax rate — accepted and referred to committee for June action.
Alderman Simpson described item one as a routine annual subscription that will support the city’s time-clock technologies: “This will support us with our time clock technologies. I urge adoption.” Several items, including the Willow Street Park expansion, were presented as follow-ups to previously authorized bonding and planning work.
The council concluded the evening with a personal-privilege message on health and Eid greetings from Alderwoman Scott and then adjourned at 8:28 p.m.
Ending: No contested roll-call defeats were recorded during the meeting; most operational items passed on unanimous voice votes or by a recorded 14-yes vote when roll call was used.
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