City Council

CITY COUNCIL MEETING January 3, 2017 Honorable Mayor, Mark D. Boughton, called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE & PRAYER The Pledge of Allegiance was heard and the prayer was given. ROLL CALL COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: Philip Curran, Mike Esposito, Warren Levy, Gregg Seabury, Colleen Stanley, Andrew Wetmore, Irving Fox, John Priola, Vinny DiGilio, Joseph Cavo, Thomas Saadi, Fred Visconti, Elmer Palma, Christopher Arconti, Duane Perkins, Ben Chianese, Paul Rotello, Nancy Cammisa, and Joseph Scozzafava. COUNCIL MEMBERS ABSENT: John Esposito and Christina Chieffalo are caring for ill family members. PRESENT: 19, ABSENT: 2 ALSO PRESENT: Robert J. Yamin, Corporation Counsel; Les Pinter, Deputy Corporation Counsel; David St. Hilaire, Director of Finance; and Jean Natale, Legislative Assistant. PUBLIC SPEAKING - None ANNOUNCEMENTS: Mayor Boughton made the announcements for the month of January. MINUTES - Minutes of the Council Meeting held December 6, 2016 A motion was made by Councilman Cavo and was seconded by Councilman Perkins, to waive the reading and accept the minutes, as all members have copies and copies are available in the office of the Legislative Assistant. The motion carried unanimously. CONSENT CALENDAR 1. COMMUNICATION - Appointments - Government Entities Review Committee Receive the communication and confirm the appointments of Council Members Philip Curran, Christina Chieffalo, Paul Rotello and citizens Alan T. Boyce and Mark S. Chory to serve on the Government Entities Review Committee. 2. COMMUNICATION - Appointment - Ives Authority for the Performing Arts Board of Directors Receive the communication and confirm the appointment of Mike Cancellieri to serve as a Member of the Ives Authority for the Performing Arts Board of Directors. 3. COMMUNICATION - Appointment - Zoning Board of Appeals Receive the communication and confirm the appointment of Peter Delucia to serve on the Zoning Board of Appeals. 4. COMMUNICATION - Appointment – Board of Ethics Receive the communication and confirm the appointment of Mark L. Schleider to serve on the Board of Ethics. 6. COMMUNICATION - Request Permission to Dispose of Surplus Salt/Sand Mix Receive the communication and approve the Public Works Department request for disposal of surplus salt/sand mix via public auction. 8. RESOLUTION - Fema Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan Update Receive the communication and adopt the Resolution regarding the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan Update. 11. REPORT - Board of Ethics Receive the communication and accept the report from the Board of Ethics. A motion was made by Councilman DiGilio seconded by Councilman Perkins, to accept the Consent Calendar as presented. The motion carried unanimously. 1. COMMUNICATION - Appointments - Government Entities Review Committee *CONSENTED - Receive the communication and confirm the appointments of Council Members Philip Curran, Christina Chieffalo, Paul Rotello and citizens Alan T. Boyce and Mark S. Chory to serve on the Government Entities Review Committee. 2. COMMUNICATION - Appointment - Ives Authority for the Performing Arts Board of Directors *CONSENTED - Receive the communication and confirm the appointment of Mike Cancellieri to serve as a Member of the Ives Authority for the Performing Arts Board of Directors. 3. COMMUNICATION - Appointment - Zoning Board of Appeals *CONSENTED - Receive the communication and confirm the appointment of Peter Delucia to serve on the Zoning Board of Appeals. 4. COMMUNICATION - Appointment – Board of Ethics *CONSENTED - Receive the communication and confirm the appointment of Mark L. Schleider to serve on the Board of Ethics. 5. COMMUNICATION - Donation for New Flag Pole at West and Main Streets Mayor Boughton noted that the motion below taking no action is solely to correct a typographical error from the December meeting. A motion was made by Councilman Cavo seconded by Councilman Saadi, to receive the communication and take no action at this time. The motion carried unanimously. 6. COMMUNICATION - Request Permission to Dispose of Surplus Salt/Sand Mix *CONSENTED - Receive the communication and approve the Public Works Department request for disposal of surplus salt/sand mix via public auction. 7. COMMUNICATION - Application for Sewer and Water Extension – Sheridan Street and Home Place A motion was made by Councilman Curran, to refer to City Engineering and the Planning Commission for a report back. Hearing no objections, Mayor Boughton so ordered. 8. RESOLUTION - Fema Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan Update *CONSENTED - Receive the communication and adopt the Resolution regarding the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan Update. 9. RESOLUTION - Memorandum of Agreement - FAA for Automated Surface Observation System & Localizer Mr. Boughton responded to Mr. Rotello's inquiry regarding the automated surface observation system localizer. A motion was made by Councilman Priola, seconded by Councilman Seabury, to receive the communication and adopt the Resolution that Mayor Mark D. Boughton be hereby authorized to execute said Memorandum of Understanding on behalf of the City of Danbury and to take such additional action consistent with the terms of this Resolution as may be necessary to effectuate the purposes thereof. The motion carried unanimously. 10. RESOLUTION - NRWIB - Youth Employment Funding A motion was made by Councilman Levy, seconded by Councilman Cavo, to receive the communication and adopt the Resolution to increase funding from the Northwest Regional Workforce Investment Board to the existing Youth Employment program contract. The motion carried unanimously. 11. REPORT - Board of Ethics *CONSENTED - Receive the communication and accept the report from the Board of Ethics. 12. DEPARTMENT REPORTS – Police, Fire, Health-Housing & Welfare, Public Works, UNIT, Elderly, Library, Dream Homes, Permit Center Police Chief Ridenhour responded to Mr. Levy's questions regarding changes in calls for service volume noting it likely has to do with changes in classifications, although he will do further research on it. Mr. Boughton added that crime levels have remained close to last year's levels.  A motion was made by Councilman Cavo, and was seconded by Councilman Perkins, to waive the reading of the Departmental Reports as all members have copies and copies are on file for review in the Legislative Assistant's Office for review. The motion carried unanimously. Mr. Boughton reminded everyone that 2017 State of Connecticut legislative session begins tomorrow and we will need to be flexible and agile with regard to the budget. Suggestions are encouraged. Mr. Cavo requested funding shortfalls to the schools be noted. Mr. Boughton commented that there is a $250,000 loss cap for the community; however, other communities have lost much more. Based on the Judge's comments in the CCJEF case, Danbury is a strong example of a community not receiving their fair share. Hopefully, the community will get a higher percentage back, but other things could be cut. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Council, Mayor Boughton extended all committees. A motion was made by Councilman Perkins, and was seconded by Councilman Visconti, to adjourn the City Council Meeting. Motion carried unanimously. The meeting adjourned at 7:50 p.m. Respectfully Submitted, Lori Goor Recording Secretary Attest, Mark D. Boughton, Mayor