City Council

Honorable Mark D. Boughton, Mayor Common Council Members Mayor Mark D. Boughton called the Common Council Meeting to order at 7:30PM on Tuesday, April 1, 2008. Present were Council Members: Louise P. McMahon, Shay Nagarsheth, James H. Johnson, Charles Trombetta, Michael J. Calandrino, Duane E. Perkins, Fred Visconti, Benjamin Chianese, John J. Esposito, Thomas J. Saadi, Joseph M. Cavo, Paul T. Rotello, Jane Diggs, Mary Teicholz, Robert F. Arconti, Philip Curran, Jack Knapp, Warren M. Levy, Gregg Seabury, Colleen A. Stanley ABSENT were Council Members: Councilman Riley was absent due to medical concerns. PRESENT: 20 PRESENT, 1 ABSENT Also present were Jean Natale, City Clerk; Robert J. Yamin, Corporation Counsel and Laszlo L. Pinter, Deputy Corporation Counsel. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG & PRAYER: Councilman Knapp led everyone in the room in the Pledge of Allegiance. Councilman Curran led everyone in the room in a prayer. Mayor Boughton recognized the following individuals for their many years of service to the City of Danbury: Councilman John Esposito, the longest serving member of the Council, 25 years; Lt. James King, 40 years; Patricia Ellsworth, 35 years; Sgt. Bob Guerrera, 30 years; Chairman of the Zoning Board of Appeals Dick Jowdy, 30 years; Lt. Charles Kluge, 30 years; Capt. Mitch Weston, 30 years; Asst. Town Clerk Pam Evanuska, 25 years; Det. Lt. Jim Fisher, 25 years and Det. Dan Trombetta, 25 years. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION: Jean DaSilva 174 Franklin Street Extension spoke in favor of items #3 and 21 Pauline Basso 8 Hoyt Street spoke in favor of items #20,21 and 22 Ken Gucker 89 Padanaram Road spoke against item #20 Mary Reynolds 15 Library Place spoke in favor of item #3 Margaret Mitchell property owner spoke in favor of item #3 and regarding #13 Richard Jannelli 18 Benson Drive spoke in favor of item #15 Chad Sinanian 11 Thorpe Street spoke in favor of item #3 Edward Ward 37 Wooster Heights spoke in favor of item #3 Public discussion was closed at 8:05PM Mayor Boughton read the announcements for the month of April. MINUTES: A motion was made by Councilman Cavo and seconded by Shay Nagarsheth that the Common Council approve the Minutes of the Common Council Meeting of March 4, 2008 as presented and to waive the reading of same as the Council have copies of the Minutes and they are available in the City Clerk’s office. The motion carried unanimously. 1 Page 1 of 5 CONSENT CALENDAR: Councilman Seabury presented the following items for the Consent Calendar: 3- COMMUNICATION- Appointment to the Richter Park Authority Receive the communication and confirm the appointment of John D. Priola as a Member of the Stanley Lasker Richter Memorial Park Authority, with a term to expire February 1, 2009. 4- Communication- Appointment to the Transit District Board of Director Receive the communication and confirm the appointments of Mark V. Langlois and Mary G. Saracino as members of the Transit District Board of Directors, with terms to expire April 1, 2011. 8- COMMUNICATION- Appointment of Independent Auditors Receive the communication and approve the appointment of McGladrey & Pullen, LLP to perform the City audit for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2008. 9- COMMUNICATION- Transfer of Funds- Historic Document Reserve Account Receive the communication and approve the transfer $30,535.00 from the Historic Documents Reserve Account (2.2129) to the Town Clerk’s Office equipment line item account 1160.5701 in the amount of $26,225.00 and to the Town Clerk’s Office Supplies line item 1160.5601 in the amount of $4,310.00 as requested. 14- COMMUNICATION- Grading Easement for Reconstruction of Airplane Hanger Receive the communication and approve the request from Wayne Toher, Reliant Aircraft Services Inc. and Reliant Properties to grant a temporary grading easement for the reconstruction of an airplane hanger at 1 Wibling Rd. Danbury, CT. 16- RESOLUTION- Meserve Foundation Grant Receive the communication and adopt the Resolution to authorize Mayor Mark D. Boughton or Scott LeRoy to apply for and accept funding from the Merserve Memorial Foundation in the amount of $3,500.00 17- RESOLUTION- CT Coalition to End Homelessness Grant Receive the communication and adopt the Resolution to authorize Mayor Mark D. Boughton or Scott LeRoy to apply for and accept funding from the CT Coalition to End Homelessness in the amount of $66,352.00 18- RESOLUTION- CT Fair Plan Grant- Fire Department Receive the communication and adopt the Resolution to authorize Mayor Mark D. Boughton or Fire Chief Geoff Herald to apply for and accept funding from the CT Fair Plan Anti-Arson Committee not to exceed $500.00 20- REPORT- Rockwood Lane Receive the report and recommit to previous ad hoc committee along with a report from the Director of Planning. 22- REPORT & ORDINANCE- Amendment to Ordinances a. Illegally Parked Motor Vehicles b. Motor Vehicles on Front Lawns and Yards c. Citations Receive the report and approve the recommendations of the committee. 2 Page 2 of 5 24- AD HOC REPORT- Grandview Drive- Draining and Grading Easement Receive the report and approve the recommendations of the committee. Councilwoman Teicholz moved to accept the Consent Calendar as presented. Councilman Johnson seconded the motion. The motion carried by unanimous vote. 1 - COMMUNICATION - Collective Bargaining Agreement between the City of Danbury and the Danbury Municipal Employees' Association, Inc. City Clerk Natale read the communication from the Mayor recommending approval of the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the City of Danbury and the Danbury Municipal Employee’s Association, Inc. Councilwoman Diggs moved to receive the communication and approve the agreement. Second by Councilwoman Teicholz. The motion carried by unanimous vote. 2 - COMMUNICATION - Promotion - Danbury Police Department City Clerk Natale read the communication from the Mayor recommending the promotion of Officer Vincent P. Daniello to the position of Detective. Councilman Arconti moved to received the communication and confirm the promotion of Officer Daniello. Second by Councilman Trombetta. The motion carried by unanimous vote. 3 - COMMUNICATION - Appointment to the Richter Park Authority The communication was received on the consent calendar and approved. 4- COMMUNICATION - Appointments to the Transit District Board of Directors The communication was received on the consent calendar and approved. 5 - COMMUNICATION - Donation to the Police Department City Clerk Natale read the communication for a donation for the purchase of a K-9 First Aid Kit and various other police K-9 equipment. Councilman Nagarsheth moved to receive the communication and accept the donation. Second by Councilman Chianese. The motion passed by unanimous vote. 6 - COMMUNICATION - Donation to the Fire Department City Clerk Natale read the communication for a donation to the Fire Department. Councilman Curran moved to receive the communication and accept the donation. Second by Councilwoman McMahon. The motion carried by unanimous vote. 7 - COMMUNICATION - Donations to the Department of Elderly Services City Clerk Natale read the communication for donations to the Department of Elderly Services. Councilman Cavo moved to receive the communication and accept the donations. Second by Councilman Chianese. The motion passed by unanimous vote. 8 - COMMUNICATION - Appointment of Independent Auditors The communication was received on the consent calendar and approved. 9 - COMMUNICATION - Transfer of Funds - Historic Document Reserve Account The communication was received on the consent calendar and approved. 10 - COMMUNICATION - Hatters Park Field Naming City Clerk Natale read the communication proposing the naming of Hatters Park Softball Field #1 for a local individual. Councilman Levy moved to refer to an Ad Hoc, which will consist of Councilman Cavo, Councilwoman Mary Teicholz and Councilman Esposito. 3 Page 3 of 5 11 - COMMUNICATION - FAA Leases City Clerk Natale read the communication regarding FAA Leases, ASOS and Localizer/DME. Councilman Knapp moved to refer to an Ad Hoc, which will consist of Corporation Counsel, Airport Administrator, and a report from Planning. The committee shall consist of Councilman Calandrino, Councilman Curran and Councilman Visconti. 12 - COMMUNICATION - Interlocal Sewer and Water Agreement City Clerk Natale read the communication regarding an Interlocal Sewer and Water Agreement. Councilwoman McMahon moved to refer to an Ad Hoc, which will consist of Corporation Counsel and the Director of Public Works. The committee shall consist of Councilman Calandrino, Councilman Knapp and Councilman Visconti. 13 - COMMUNICATION - Immanuel Lutheran License Agreement City Clerk Natale read the communication for a Location (License) Agreement. Councilman Cavo moved to receive the communication and authorize the Mayor to sign the License Agreement for the temporary license for the use of the building. Second by Councilman Rotello. Brief discussion followed with the Director of Public Works, Antonio Iadarola, P.E. giving an update regarding the current project. Motion carried by unanimous vote. 14 - COMMUNICATION - Grading Easement for Reconstruction of Airplane Hanger The communication was received on the consent calendar and approved. 15 - RESOLUTION - Sun Trust Lease Agreement City Clerk Natale read the communication regard the SunTrust Lease Agreement. Councilman Cavo moved to receive and adopt the resolution that authorizes the Board of Education through the office of the Danbury Public School Superintendent to enter into, negotiate and execute an agreement lease along with the guidelines of what was presented. Second by Councilman Visconti. Councilman Levy moved to refer to Ad Hoc. The committee will consist of Councilman Cavo, Councilwoman Teicholz and Councilman Esposito. 16 - RESOLUTION - Meserve Foundation Grant The communication was received on the consent calendar and the Resolution approved. 17 - RESOLUTION - CT Coalition to End Homelessness Grant The communication was received on the consent calendar and the Resolution approved. 18 - RESOLUTION – CT Fair Plan Grant- Fire Department The communication was received on the consent calendar and the Resolution approved. 19 - REPORT - Annual Report of the Danbury Housing Partnership Councilman Cavo moved to waive the reading of the report as all members have copies. Second by Councilwoman Teicholz. Motion carried by unanimous vote. Councilman Johnson moved to receive the report and accept the Annual Report of the Danbury Housing Partnership. Second by Councilman Nagarsheth. Motion carried by unanimous vote. 20 - REPORT - Rockwood Lane The Report was received and recommitted to Ad Hoc Committee. 21 - REPORT & ORDINANCE - Governmental Entities Councilman Cavo moved to waive the reading of the report and ordinance as all have copies. Second by Councilman Rotello. Motion carried by unanimous vote. 4 Page 4 of 5 Councilwoman Stanley moved to receive the report and adopt the recommendation. Second by Councilman Johnson. Brief discussion followed. Motion carried by unanimous vote. 22 - REPORT & ORDINANCE - Amendment to Ordinances a. Illegally Parked Motor Vehicles b. Motor Vehicles on Front Lawns and Yards c. Citations The Report was received on the consent calendar and the amendments approved. 23 - AD HOC REPORT & ORDINANCE - Sex Offender Ordinance Councilman Cavo moved to waive the reading of the report as all have copies. Second by Councilman Perkins. Motion carried by unanimous vote. Councilwoman Teicholz moved to receive the report and adopt the amendment to the ordinance as requested in the report including the adjustment of the maximum penalty and dollars and refer to a public hearing. Second by Councilwoman Stanley. Motion carried by unanimous vote. 24 - AD HOC REPORT - Grandview Drive - Draining and Grading Easement The Report was received on the consent calendar and approved. 25 - DEPARTMENT REPORTS - Police, Fire, Public Works, Permit Center, Elderly Services, Library, Dream Homes, Economic Development, Health-Housing & Welfare, Unit Councilman Cavo moved to waive the reading of the reports as all have copies. Second by Councilman Nagarsheth. Motion carried by unanimous vote. Councilman Cavo moved to add item #26 Resolution VA Grant for the Homeless Shelter. Second by Councilman Seabury. Motion carried by unanimous vote. 26 – VA Grant for the Homeless Shelter Councilman Cavo moved to receive and adopt the resolution authorizing Mayor Mark D. Boughton to apply for and if the grant is approved to accept the funds and enter into any agreements necessary. Second by Councilman Seabury. Discussion followed. Mayor Boughton stated that there are approximately 40 veterans in need of permanent, temporary and transitional housing. This program is under the Housing for Heroes program to end homelessness. Motion passed by unanimous vote. There being no further business to come before the Common Council a motion was made at 8:42P.M. by Councilman Chianese for the meeting to be adjourn. Second by Councilwoman Diggs. Motion carried by unanimous vote Respectfully submitted, Dorathea Gulya-Stasny Recording Secretary Attest, Mark D. Boughton, Mayor 5 Page 5 of 5