City Council

PUBLIC HEARING April 15, 2019 Honorable Mayor Mark D. Boughton Members of the City Council Call To Order: Councilman Cavo called the Public Hearing to order at 7:00 p.m. Pledge of Allegiance: Mr. St. Hilaire led the Pledge of Allegiance. Roll Call: COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: Philip Curran, Bruce Bennett, Mike Esposito, Colleen Stanley, Warren Levy, Robert Taborsak, Andrew Wetmore, Irving Fox, John Priola, Vinny DiGilio, Joe Cavo, Fred Visconti, Elmer Palma, Chris Arconti, Duane Perkins, Paul Rotello, Farley Santos, Nancy Cammisa, and Joe Scozzafava. COUNCIL MEMBERS ABSENT: Councilmen John Esposito and Ben Chianese are at work, but may arrive later. PRESENT: 19, ABSENT: 2 Councilman Chianese arrived at 7:03 p.m. ALSO PRESENT: Robert J. Yamin, Corporation Counsel; Les Pinter, Deputy Corporation Counsel; David St. Hilaire, Director of Finance; and Jean Natale, Legislative Assistant. Notice: Mr. Cavo read the legal notice for the City Council to hear public comment on: 1. An Ordinance Making Appropriations for the Fiscal Year Beginning July 1, 2019 and ending June 30, 2020 and a Resolution Levying the Property Tax for the Fiscal Year beginning July 1, 2019 and ending June 30, 2020 2. An Ordinance Appropriating $3,000,000 for Public Improvements in the 2019-2020 Capital Budget and Authorizing the Issuance of $3,000,000 Bonds of the City to Meet Said Appropriations and Pending the Issuance Thereof the Making of Temporary Borrowings for Such Purpose 3. An Ordinance setting Sewer Rates as of July 1, 2019 4. Transfer Unexpended Bond Proceeds 5. Senior Tax Freeze, Code of Ordinance, Section 18-12.1.1 6. 2019 Neighborhood Assistance Act Mr. Cavo noted following the Public Hearing on items 1., 2., 3., 4., 5., and 6. the Committee of the Whole will meet on items 2., 3., 4., 5., and 6. following the Public Hearing. 1. An Ordinance Making Appropriations for the Fiscal Year Beginning July 1, 2019 and ending June 30, 2020 and a Resolution Levying the Property Tax for the Fiscal Year beginning July 1, 2019 and ending June 30,2020  Mayor Mark Boughton, 1 Kennedy Avenue, Danbury, spoke regarding Item 1.  Nick Fratacelli, 16 Valley View Road, Danbury, spoke regarding Item 1.  Erin Daly, 24 Tarrywile Lake Road, Danbury, NEA Danbury Teacher's Union President, spoke regarding Item 1.  Will Love, 17 (unintelligible) Street, Danbury, spoke regarding Item 1.  Dave Manacek, Tarrywile Park Authority representative, spoke regarding Item 1.  Rhoda Guider, 18 Heritage Drive, Danbury, spoke regarding Item 1.  Kate Conetta, (unintelligible)Road, Danbury, Board of Education member; however, speaking as a private individual, spoke regarding Item 1.  Richard Janelli, (unintelligible) Drive, Danbury, speaking as a private individual, spoke regarding Item 1.  Maryann Cukierski, 3 Regal Drive, Danbury, spoke regarding Item 1.  Joseph Doutney, 87 Town Hill Avenue, Danbury, spoke regarding Item 1.  Wendy Gersten, 32 Hawley Road Extension, Danbury, spoke regarding Item 1.  Maria Sorrentino, 6 Farnham Road, Danbury, spoke regarding Item 1.  Sara Purcell, 25 Ridge Road, Danbury, spoke regarding Item 1.  Sterling Miller, 24 Brookshire Drive, Danbury, spoke regarding Item 1.  (unintelligible) 14 Nautical Street, Danbury, spoke regarding Item 1.  Megan Byrne, 88 Driftway Road, Danbury, spoke regarding Item 1.  Anne Riddle, 30 Washington Avenue, Danbury, spoke regarding Item 1.  Yvonne Zito, 15 Fifth Street, Danbury, spoke regarding Item 1.  Waneia Bush-Harris, 68 Virginia Avenue, Danbury, spoke regarding Item 1.  Todd Young, 3 Tucker Street, Danbury, spoke regarding Item 1.  Ken Gucker, 10 Padanaram Road, Danbury, spoke regarding Item 1.  Christina Heffley, 9 John Perry Drive, Danbury, spoke regarding Item 1.   Andrew Wetmore, 36 Ridge Road, Danbury, Councilman, speaking as a private citizen, spoke regarding Item 1. 2. An Ordinance Appropriating $3,000,000 for Public Improvements in the 2019-2020 Capital Budget and Authorizing the Issuance of $3,000,000 Bonds of the City to Meet Said Appropriations and Pending the Issuance Thereof the Making of Temporary Borrowings for Such Purpose There were no public comments regarding Item 2. 3. An Ordinance setting Sewer Rates as of July 1, 2019 There were no public comments regarding Item 3. 4. Transfer Unexpended Bond Proceeds There were no public comments regarding Item 4. 5. Senior Tax Freeze, Code of Ordinance, Section 18-12.1.1 There were no public comments regarding Item 5. 6. 2019 Neighborhood Assistance Act There were no public comments regarding Item 6. Close Public Hearing A motion was made by Andrew Wetmore, seconded by Robert Taborsak, to close the Public Hearing. The motion carried unanimously. Adjournment The meeting adjourned at 8:31 p.m.