Board of Mayor and Burgesses
Regular MeetingNaugatuck, CT · April 7, 2009
Minutes
MINUTES
BOARD OF MAYOR AND BURGESSES
REGULAR MEETING – April 7, 2009
1. Mayor Mike Bronko called the meeting to order at 6:09 p.m. with the following
in attendance:
BURGESSES: RESIDENTS: 20
T. K. Rossi P. Scully
R. Burns A. Campbell
M. V. Fragoso R. Woodfield
D. Hoff R. Neth PRESS: Paul Singley
H. Kogut
DEPARTMENT HEADS:
A. Butler,VNA Director C. Edson, Police Chief
A. Pistarelli, Mayoral Aide J. Goggin, Tax Collector
J. Stewart, Borough Engineer W. McAllister, Controller
J. Deschesnes, Human Resource Director
OTHERS:
A. Bottinick, Police Commission V. Mason, COG
N. W. Hess III, Attorney A. Regan, ZBA
K. Hanks, Assistant Fire Chief P. Wagner, Ch. Park Comm.
J. Healy, Park Commission
R. Krzykowski, EDC
2. Mayor led in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
3. VOTED: Unanimously on motion by Deputy Mayor Rossi and seconded by
Burgess Neth that the Board of Mayor and Burgesses approve the
minutes of the regular meeting of March 3, 2009, and the special
meeting of March 17, 2009, each member having received copies
for review.
4. VOTED: Unanimously on motion by Deputy Mayor Rossi and seconded by
Burgess Neth that the Board of Mayor and Burgesses approve the
monthly reports of March, each member having received copies
for review.
5. VOTED: Unanimously on motion by Deputy Mayor Rossi and seconded by
Burgess Neth to recess to Executive Session at 6:10 p.m. for
discussion on Real Estate and Collective Bargaining inviting in
Controller Wayne McAllister, Borough Engineer James Stewart,
Tax Collector James Goggin, Attorney N. Warren Hess III, Human
Resource Director Jeannette Deschesnes, Police Commission
Chairman Andy Bottinick, Larry and Carla Erickson, Jesse
Camille’s owners.
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Mayor Bronko reconvened the meeting at 7:22 p.m.
6. The following motion emanated from Executive Session.
VOTED: Unanimously on motion by Deputy Mayor Rossi and seconded by
Burgess Campbell that the Board of Mayor and Burgesses
authorize Mayor Bronko to enter into an Agreement and to sign the
Memorandum of Agreement between the Borough of Naugatuck
and the United Public Service Employees Union, Local 424-Unit
15.
7. Mayor’s Monthly Report
The Senior Center held its annual corned beef dinner with our Tax Collector Jim
Goggin doing a fine job once again cooking 300 pounds of beef. Congratulations
to Mr. Clarence Lennon for being honored as our Irish Mayor of the Day.
Naugatuck Schools participated in the Read Across America campaign and the
Mayor was pleased to be able to read to different classes at Salem and Maple Hill
Elementary schools. It was extremely satisfying to join teachers in getting the
message out to our children of the importance and fun of reading.
The Republican and Democratic mayoral primaries took place and Mayor thanked
the voters who came out to give him the Republican endorsement. He also
congratulated Bob Mezzo on winning the Democratic primary. The
Mayor encouraged everyone to vote in the regular election on May 4th.
The Naugatuck High School Band held its annual indoor color guard and
percussion competition and he thanked them for the invitation to give out the
trophies to the winners.
Mayor met with Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro to discuss the stimulus funds
coming from the American Reinvestment Act. Naugatuck is slated to receive
stimulus funding for various projects but the bills are still on the floor for
discussion and we are not sure of the timing of the funds disbursements.
Once again Mayor Bronko participated in this year’s Mayors for Meals program.
Mayor helped deliver meals to Naugatuck residents who participate in this
program and he was thankful for the opportunity to meet and speak to them about
this much needed service.
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The Exchange Club held its annual Community Champions dinner and the Mayor
congratulated this year’s honorees: Policeman of the Year, Carmine Fidanza;
Citizen of the Year, Robert Froelick; Co-Teachers of the Year, Kathy Schacht and
Nancy LaGrave; Firefighter of the Year, Todd Gallino.
Mayor Bronko had a great time coaching the faculty in the annual Student vs.
Faculty basketball game. The game was close but with a last second shot by High
School Principal Fran Serratore, the faculty came out victorious and once again
has bragging rights for another year.
Naugatuck’s school music department put on a wonderful show in this year’s
Borough Music Festival. Students from grades 4 through 12 demonstrated their
singing talent and ended with all four hundred students coming together to sing
the finale. It was truly excellent.
A kick off meeting was held for the Senior Home Work Project. Last year 40
senior residents were helped with home maintenance and repair. The project will
be expanded this year to help more seniors and save them more money.
Applications can be found on the Borough website or in the Mayor’s office.
Mayor Bronko was very happy to report that this year a budget was adopted with
no tax increase. Mayor thanked the Finance Board and Burgesses for working
together to accomplish this goal for our residents in the time of national economic
turmoil.
It will take time for stimulus funds to be distributed to create jobs and because of
this residents are facing problems they may have never experienced before so the
Mayor is launching a Mayor’s Community Initiative to help residents during this
time called the Resident Economic Resource Initiative. The Mayor’s Office will
team up with the Naugatuck Social Service Network and the Whittemore Library
to provide resource information to residents who are having trouble with home
foreclosure, bill collectors, job seeking, resume writing and other economy related
issues. The library will provide space as well as materials to be used for this
initiative that will be available to the public Friday, April 17th.
8. Public Comment
Six residents spoke on the following issues: Need for sports fields, Gunntown
property (support and opposition), kudos to Mayor for a zero budget.
9. Monthly Update by Human Resource Director Jeannette Deschesnes.
Human Resource Director Jeannette Deschesnes provided the Board with her
Human Resource Annual Report, April 2008 through March 31, 2009 and asked
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the Burgesses to please take the time to digest and review this report. She wants
to make sure that everyone is on the same page in terms of where we are going
with our Human Resource Management functions and the progress that we have
made and the future strategic directions. In her report page 11 shows the examples
of strategic initiatives for the next two years. She asked if there was any feedback,
they could e-mail her. April is her one year anniversary.
10. Motion by Deputy Mayor Rossi and seconded by Burgess Campbell that the
Board of Mayor and Burgesses approve the appointment of Christopher J. Ford,
85 Joseph Road, Naugatuck, CT 06770 as a regular member of the Finance
Board filling the unexpired term of Rosa-Rebimbas-Linares, term to expire June
1, 2010.
After much discussion from the Burgesses, this motion was withdrawn.
11. VOTED: Unanimously on motion by Deputy Mayor Rossi and seconded by
Burgess Campbell that the Board of Mayor and Burgesses approve
the reappointment of Robert E. Stauffer, 53 Coventry Lane,
Naugatuck, CT 06770 as a regular member of the Board of
Assessment Appeals, term to expire 1/6/2012.
12. Mayor appointed Charles Marenghi, 241 City Hill Street, Naugatuck, CT 06770
as a member of the Arts Commission, term to expire 4/1/2010.
13. VOTED: Unanimously on motion by Deputy Mayor Rossi and seconded by
Burgess Burns that the Board of Mayor and Burgesses in
conjunction with the Naugatuck Day Care Center and the National
Association for the Education of Young Children designate the
week of April 19-April 25, 2009, as Week of the Young Child.
14. Presentation by Margie Paul-Gaston regarding an appeal for assessed alarm
violation fees.
After much discussion by the Burgesses and information from Chief Edson, the
following motion was made:
VOTED: Unanimously on motion by Burgess Campbell and seconded by
Deputy Mayor Rossi that the Board of Mayor and Burgesses send
back to the Alarm’s Fine Committee the appeal decision of
Margie-Paul Gaston and have it reopened for consideration.
15. VOTED: Unanimously on motion by Deputy Mayor Rossi and seconded by
Burgess Burns that the Board of Mayor and Burgesses approve the
bid for “Handguns-Naugatuck Police Department” to Interstate
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Arms Corporation,6G Dunham Road, Billerica, MA 01821, in
the amount of $28,340.62, as recommended by Police Chief
Christopher Edson.
16. VOTED: Unanimously on motion by Deputy Mayor Rossi and seconded by
Burgess Campbell that the Board of Mayor and Burgesses approve
the Natural Hazard Pre-Disaster Mitigation Plan for the
Borough of Naugatuck, as recommended by the Naugatuck
Emergency Management Advisory Committee.
17. VOTED: Unanimously on motion by Deputy Mayor Rossi and seconded by
Burgess Burns that the Board of Mayor and Burgesses accept the
Country Hollow Estates Sub-division roads, Open Space Parcels
and Release of Performance Bonds recommended by Borough
Engineer Jim Stewart and the Planning Commission as follows:
Roads:
Applewood Lane from Donovan Road Easterly to Country Hollow Road
Applewood Lane from Donovan Road Northwesterly
City Brook Road
Cobblestone Court
Pembroke Road
Rosewood Court
Skyview Drive
Windview Drive
Donovan Road & Reconstructed City Brook Road to Donovan Court
Open Space Parcels to be Accepted :
Country Hollow Road 8.68ac. Field/Open Space
Donovan & Applewood Lane 3.06ac. Detention Pond/Open Space
North West of Skyview Drive 0.66ac. Cold Spring Brook Open Space
18. VOTED: Unanimously on motion by Deputy Mayor Rossi and seconded by
Burgess Burns that the Board of Mayor and Burgesses abate the
taxes on a Homette 310-0175N mobile manufactured home, Model
2CKF/B owned by Michael J. Chobian, 117 Thunderbird Drive,
Naugatuck, CT 06770 in the amount of $4,310.02 as recommended
by Tax Collector James Goggin.
19. VOTED: Unanimously on motion by Deputy Mayor Rossi and seconded by
Burgess Burns that the Board of Mayor and Burgesses approve the
bid for “Renovations at the Davis Auditorium at the Naugatuck
High School –Installation of a Wheelchair Lift” to A.
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Secondino & Son Inc., P.O. Box 622, Branford, CT 06405 in
the amount of $42,000. as recommended by David O.
Prendergast.
20. Motion by Deputy Mayor Rossi and seconded by Burgess Burns that the Board of
Mayor and Burgesses adopt the following resolution:
WHEREAS, pursuant to Chapter 127c and Part VI of Chapter 130 of Connecticut
General Statutes, the Connecticut Department of Economic and Community
Development is authorized to extend financial assistance for economic
development projects; and WHEREAS it is desirable and in the public interest
that the Borough of Naugatuck make an application to the State for $300,000. , in
order to undertake the Town –Wide Housing Rehabilitation Revolving Loan
Program and to execute an Assistance Agreement.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE Borough of Naugatuck
1. That it is cognizant of the conditions and prerequisites for the state
financial assistance imposed by chapter 127c and Part VI of Chapter 130;
of Connecticut General Statutes;
2. That the filing of an application for State financial assistance by the
Borough of Naugatuck in an amount not to exceed $300,000 is hereby
approved and that Mayor Michael Bronko is directed to execute and file
such application including a Program Income Reuse Plan, if applicable,
with the Connecticut Department of Economic and Community
Development, to provide such additional information, to execute such
other documents as may be required, to execute an Assistance Agreement
with the State of Connecticut for State financial assistance if such an
agreement is offered, to execute any amendments, decisions, and revisions
thereto, and to act as the authorized representative of the Borough of
Naugatuck;
3. That it hereby adopts or has adopted as its policy to support the following
nondiscrimination agreements and warranties required under subsection
(a)(1) of Connecticut General Statutes sections 4a-60 and 4a-60a,
respectively, as amended by Public Act 07-245 and sections 9(a)(1) and
10(a)(1) of Public Act 07-142 and, for which purposes the “contractor”is
the Borough of Naugatuck and “contract” is said Assistance Agreement:
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The contractor agrees and warrants that in the performance of the contract
such contractor will not discriminate or permit discrimination against any
person or group of persons on the grounds of race, color, religious creed,
age, marital status, national origin, ancestry, sex, mental retardation or
physical disability, including, but not limited to, blindness, unless it is
shown by such contractor that such disability prevents performance of the
work involved, in any manner prohibited by the laws of the United States
or of the State of Connecticut. The contractor further agrees to take
affirmative action to insure that applicants with job-related qualifications
are employed and that employees are treated when employed without
regard to their race, color, religious creed, age, marital status, national
origin, ancestry, sex, mental retardation, or physical disability, including,
but not limited to, blindness, unless it is shown by such contractor that
such disability prevents performance of the work involved.
The contractor agrees and warrants that in the performance of the contract
such contractor will not discriminate or permit discrimination against any
person or group of persons on the grounds of sexual orientation, in any
manner prohibited by the laws of the United States or of the State of
Connecticut, and that employees are treated when employed without
regard to their sexual orientation.
ROLL CALL VOTE
FOR: OPPOSED: ABSTAIN:
Mayor M. Bronko D. Hoff None None
T. K. Rossi H. Kogut
R. Burns R. Neth
A. Campbell P. Scully
M. Fragoso R. Woodfield Motion carried: 10-0-0
21. Mayoral Aide Al Pistarelli presented information on two bids regarding Small
Cities Grant Program Contractor.
22. VOTED: Unanimously on motion by Deputy Mayor Rossi and seconded by
Burgess Burns that the Board of Mayor and Burgesses approve the
appointment of L. Wagner & Associates, 51 Lakeside Boulevard
East, Waterbury, CT 06708 as the Small Cities Program &
Related Services Contractor for the Borough of Naugatuck as
recommended by Mayoral Aide Al Pistarelli.
23. VOTED: Unanimously on motion by Deputy Mayor Rossi and seconded by
Burgess Burns that the Board of Mayor and Burgesses adopt the
following resolution:
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BOROUGH OF NAUGATUCK
FAIR HOUSING RESOLUTION
Whereas, All American citizens are afforded a right to full and equal
housing opportunities in the neighborhood of their choice;
and
Whereas, State and Federal Fair Housing laws require that all
individuals, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national
origin, ancestry, marital status, age, mental or physical
disability, lawful source of income, sexual orientation,
familial status, be given equal access to rental and
homeownership opportunities, and be allowed to make free
choices regarding housing location; and
Whereas, The Borough of Naugatuck is committed to upholding
these laws, and realizes that these laws must be
supplemented by an Affirmative Statement publicly
endorsing the right of all people to full and equal housing
opportunities in the neighborhood of their choice.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Borough of Naugatuck
hereby endorses a Fair Housing Policy to ensure equal
opportunity for all persons to rent, purchase and obtain
financing for adequate housing of their choice on a non-
discriminatory basis; and BE IT FURTHER
RESOLVED, That the Mayor of the Borough of Naugatuck or his/her designated
representative is responsible for responding to and assisting
any person who alleges to be the victim of an illegal
discriminatory housing practices in the Borough of
Naugatuck.
ROLL CALL VOTE
FOR: OPPOSED: ABSTAIN:
Mayor M. Bronko D. Hoff None None
T. K. Rossi H. Kogut
R. Burns R. Neth
A. Campbell P. Scully
M. Fragoso R. Woodfield Motion carried: 10-0-0
24. VOTED: Unanimously on motion by Deputy Mayor Rossi and seconded by
Burgess Burns that the Board of Mayor and Burgesses authorize a
new fixture and light be installed on Pole #4293 on Partridgetown
Road as recommended by Burgess Robert Burns.
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25. VOTED: Unanimously on motion by Deputy Mayor Rossi and seconded by
Burgess Burns that the Board of Mayor and Burgesses authorize
Controller Wayne McAllister to refund the following tax refunds
approved by Tax Collector James Goggin; as if read:
Anasovitch, Lorraine $32.47
184 Lincoln Street
Naugatuck, CT 06770
2007-01-556 Apply Disability Exemption C/C 2369
Ashman, Sharon $42.68
85-7 Aetna Street
Naugatuck, CT 06770
2007-03-70013 Statement Adjustments C/C 2418 Given
Bierce, Lawrence $300.00
17 North Hoadley Street
Naugatuck, CT 06770
2007-03-71284 Overpaid Real
Bombardier, Francis L. III $598.72
197 Acme Drive
Middlebury, CT 06762
2005-01-2370 Repossessed Prior to GL C/C 2456
Campbell. Brian $88.26
65 Church Street
Canton, CT 06019
2007-01-3597 New Britain Resident C/C 2380
Countrywide Home Loans $4694.83
Attention: David Purdy
7105 Corporate Drive
Plano, TX 75024
2007-03-72399 Overpaid Citibank 68 Oak Street
2007-03-71044 Overpaid Barry, Jeffrey and Lynn 39 Kingswood Drive
Crean, Carol $79.71
64 June Street
Naugatuck, CT 06770
2007-03-72768 Overpaid Real
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Danen, Richard Trustee Devino, Kenneth $225.47
P.O. Box 1910
Waterbury, CT 06722-1910
2007-03-72956 Overpaid Real
DCFS Trust $284.00
2050 Roanoke Road
West Lake, TX 76262
2007-01-6195 Lease Terminated C/C 2265 VIN# 2C4GP54L85R232855
Gaus, Stephen $237.14
31 Tudor Lane
Naugatuck, CT 06770
2007-01-9256 C/C 2440 Traded 3/08
2007-01-9257 C/C 2449 Traded 3/08
Gluse, John $2.38
1081 New Haven Road Unit 1F
Naugatuck, CT 06770
2007-01-9626 Overpaid MV
Hertel, Shellie $849.78
4 Pinewood Crossing North
Naugatuck, CT 06770
2005-04-30405 C/C 2448 Remove PP
2006-04-30386 C/C 2446 Remove PP
Jack, David $208.04
12 Vincent Place
Naugatuck, CT 06770
2007-01-11752 C/C 2444 Traded In 11/2007
Malizia, Christopher $73.13
45 Beacon Valley Road
Naugatuck, CT 06770
2007-03-76469 Overpaid Real
Mazeiko, Mary $76.47
15 Wood Street
Naugatuck, CT 06770
2007-03-76774 Overpaid Real
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Michaelsen, Diane $2.10
P.O. Box 425
Naugatuck, CT 06770
2007-02-3203 Overpaid MV
Nissan Infiniti LT $119.78
P.O. Box 650214
Dallas, TX 75265
2007-01-17805 MV Sold C/C 2391 VIN# JN8AZ08W04W326844
Pollock, Patricia $31.41
23 Village Circle
Naugatuck, CT 06770
2007-01-19685 Overpaid MV
Radke, Lee or Janet $69.32
149 Millville Avenue
Naugatuck, CT 06770
2007-01-20132 Overpaid MV
Saralena, Martin $3.66
3 Highland Circle
Naugatuck, CT 06770
2007-02-2999 Overpaid MV
Sharoh, Joseph $102.82
148 Park Road
Waterbury, CT 06708
2006-01-22921 Non Res. Waterbury C/C 1685
Sholomicky, Alexander $12.16
1200 Rubber Avenue
Naugatuck, CT 06770
2007-02-4524 Overpaid MV
Stevens, Carl $72.68
186 Bluebird Drive
Naugatuck, CT 06770
2007-01-23960 MV Totaled C/C 2393
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VW Credit Leasing $69.98
1401 Franklin Boulevard
Libertyville, IL 60048
2007-01-25856 MV Sold 7-08 C/C 2335 VIN# WVWAK73C36P189451
Webster Bank NA $56.24
609 West Johnson Avenue
Cheshire, CT 06410
2007-03-74725 Overpaid Real CT Housing Finance 24 Greenwood Street
Whitting, Gary and Marie Jose $23.22
32 Bear Paw Road
Naugatuck, CT 06770
2007-03-80992 Overpaid Real
Wilshire Credit Corporation $3596.48
14523SW Millikan Way Suite 200
Beaverton, OR 97005
2007-03-80331 Overpaid Real Thiersaint, Jean 9 Meadowbrook Road
ZC Sterling $1486.98
210 Interstate N. Parkway Suite 400
Atlanta, GA 30339
2007-03-71594 Overpaid Real 1081 5E New Haven Rd., Borunda, Nathaniel and Melissa
26. Public Comment
Chris Ford thanked the Board for their consideration and hopes he will be able to
serve in some capacity. Condition of Fawn Meadow field.
27. Burgess Comments/Sub-Committee Reports
-Burgess Campbell hopes that all the burgesses running for re-election wins. It
has been great working with this group. Even times of disagreement we came
together and made the right decision for our citizens.
-Burges Scully – This is our last monthly meeting before the election. He wishes
everyone luck. He thanked everyone and has enjoyed working with this group.
-Burgess Fragoso stated the Arts Commission have all of their coming events on
their website. They have some wonderful events coming up. Burgess Fragoso
thanked Superintendent of Schools J. T. Gibson for not taking an increase in his
pay and to Deputy Fire Chief Ken Hanks for taking a zero increase. She also
thanked Jeannette Deschesnes for an outstanding year and for all of her hard work
putting such a comprehensive report together. She wished everyone luck in the
coming election.
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-Burgess Burns enjoyed working together with everyone and expects to see
everyone back. Good Luck.
-Deputy Mayor Rossi - I attended the Naugatuck Untied Way Dinner on March
5th. I wan to congratulate Caren Bouchard on being recognized as well as the
outgoing President, Kevin DelGobbo and all of the incoming officers.
NAUGATUCK BUSINESS MERCHANTS ASSOCIATION
The Association met on March 9th and put together a Business Merchants After
Hours Event. This event is to promote the Business Merchant Association and
encourage all Businesses located in Naugatuck to join this social event to network
and learn more about the Business Merchant Association.
The web site is up and the members are anxious to have people check it out and
encourage the entire community to rediscover the wonderful businesses that are
located in Naugatuck!
NAUGATUCK TRIAD
The TRIAD meeting took place April 1st . We have a Shred It Program scheduled
for Thursday, April 30th. from 9:00 Am to 11:00 AM at the Naugatuck Senior
Center. This is an event open to everyone in the community. This event is to
help aid the community to get rid of personal information and protect against
identity theft. I urge everyone to take advantage of this program.
We are also working on being present at the Duck Race and the Summer Concert
Series.
VNA
I attended the Advisory Committee Meeting of the VNA on March 23rd at the
VNA building on Rubber Avenue. Mrs. Butler reported that Referrals are
comparable to last year. The total visit numbers were down, however, recovered
in most areas including nursing, therapies and home health aide visits. Revenue
through March 19th was at $838,737 with Title 19 Medicare reimbursements
pending. This amount leaves $311,263 necessary to meet the budgeted
$1,150,000 goal for this fiscal year.
The CPA that reviews and does the cost report for the VNA has reviewed and
made suggestions for increases in fees as follows:
Skilled Nursing from !110 to $125 per visit, Physical Therapy from $110 to $125
per visit, Occupational Therapy from $110 to $125 per visit, Speech Therapy
from $110 to $125 per visit, Medical Social Worker and Home Health Aide visit
cost will remain the same: $175 and $38 per visit respectively. These increases
will bring the VNA in line with other VNAs and the going rate for these services.
Ms. Butler mentioned the cost savings that the new teleconference telephone has
been great and many have taken advantage of this system and teleconference
training sessions at the VNA Building.
The alarm system was still being resolved in the building. Mrs. Butler is feeling
confident it will be resolved.
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NAUGATUCK SCHOOL READINESS COMMITTEE
The next meeting will be April 14th 4:00 PM at the BOE building.
SENIOR CENTER
Elderly Commission
I Attended the Elderly Commission Monday March 23rd. The Yearly fundraiser
for the Senior Center – the Corned Beef and Cabbage Dinner took place on March
5th .
Carriage House Board of Directors:
A Special Meeting was called on Tuesday March 10th . A meeting took place
today at the Senior Center. The future meetings will take place at Town Hall.
I attended the Ancient Order of Hibernians Irish Mayor for the Day parade as well
as the Mass. It was another wonderful event and I congratulate them on putting it
together. The reception afterwards was wonderful as well as all the Irish Soda
Bread!
I also attended the Champions’ Banquet and I congratulate all of the honorees.
-Burgess Woodfield recognized a great athlete and who was dedicated to our
town, being Robert Markovic who passed away last week. Good Luck to
everyone in the coming election.
-Burgess Kogut hopes that everyone on the Board is back again. He is very
proud of this Board because in the two years there has never been a vote taken
that has been political. Everyone has always voted to the best of their conscience
and he is proud of each and everyone of the burgesses.
-Burgess Hoff thanked the residents and everyone on the Board for making her
first term as burgess so enjoyable. She has learned so much from each and
everyone of the burgesses.
Go UConn Husky girls and the Naugatuck High School Girls softball team.
28. VOTED: Unanimously on motion by Burgess Scully and seconded by
Deputy Mayor Rossi to adjourn the meeting at 9:10 p.m.
A tape recording of this meeting is available in the office of the Borough
Clerk for further review.
Attest:
Judith E. Crosswait
Borough Clerk
cc: Mayor/Burgesses/Controller/Administrative Assistant/Signpost/File
Agenda
AGENDA
BOARD OF MAYOR AND BURGESSES
REGULAR MEETING – April 7, 2009
1. Mayor Mike Bronko will call the meeting to order at p.m.
2. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
3. Motion by Burgess that the Board of Mayor and Burgesses approve
the minutes of the regular meeting of March 3, 2009, and the special meeting of
March 17, 2009, each member having received copies for review.
4. Motion by Burgess that the Board of Mayor and Burgesses approve
the monthly reports of March, each member having received copies for review.
5. Motion by Burgess to recess to Executive Session at p.m. for
discussion on the following: Pending Litigation, Real Estate and Personnel
inviting in .
Mayor Bronko will reconvene the meeting at p.m.
6. Discussion/possible action on matters emanating from Executive Session.
7. Mayor’s Monthly Report
8. Public Comment
9. Monthly Update by Human Resource Director Jeannette Deschesnes.
10. Motion by Burgess that the Board of Mayor and
Burgesses approve the appointment of Christopher J. Ford, 85 Joseph Road,
Naugatuck, CT 06770 as a regular member of the Finance Board filling the
unexpired term of Rosa-Rebimbas-Linares, term to expire June 1, 2010.
11. Motion by Burgess that the Board of Mayor and
Burgesses approve the reappointment of Robert E. Stauffer, 53 Coventry Lane,
Naugatuck, CT 06770 as a regular member of the Board of Assessment Appeals,
term to expire 1/6/2012.
12. Mayor shall appoint Charles Marenghi, 241 City Hill Street, Naugatuck, CT
06770 as a member of the Arts Commission, term to expire 4/1/2010.
13. Motion by Burgess that the Board of Mayor and Burgesses in
conjunction with the Naugatuck Day Care Center and the National Association
for the Education of Young Children designate the week of April 19-April 25,
2009, as Week of the Young Child.
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14. Presentation by Margie Paul-Gaston regarding an appeal for assessed alarm
violation fees.
15. Motion by Burgess that the Board of Mayor and Burgesses
approve the bid for “Handguns-Naugatuck Police Department” to Interstate
Arms Corporation,6G Dunham Road, Billeria, MA 01821, in the amount of
$28,340.62, as recommended by Police Chief Christopher Edson.
16. Motion by Burgess that the Board of Mayor and Burgesses
approve the Natural Hazard Pre-Disaster Mitigation Plan for the Borough of
Naugatuck, as recommended by the Naugatuck Emergency Management
Advisory Committee.
17. Motion by Burgess that the Board of Mayor and
Burgesses accept the Country Hollow Estates Sub-division roads, Open Space
Parcels and Release of Performance Bonds recommended by Borough Engineer
Jim Stewart and the Planning Commission as follows:
Roads:
Applewood Lane from Donovan Road Easterly to Country Hollow Road
Applewood Lane from Donovan Road Northwesterly
City Brook Road
Country Hollow Road
Cobblestone Court
Pembroke Road
Rosewood Court
Skyview Drive
Windview Drive
Donovan Road & Reconstructed City Brook Road to Donovan Court
Open Space Parcels to be Accepted :
Country Hollow Road 8.68ac. Field/Open Space
Donovan & Applewood Lane 3.06ac. Detention Pond/Open Space
North West of Skyview Drive 0.66ac. Cold Spring Brook Open Space
18. Motion by Burgess that the Board of Mayor and Burgesses
abate the taxes on a Homette 310-0175N mobile manufactured home, Model
2CKF/B owned by Michael J. Chobian, 117 Thunderbird Drive, Naugatuck, CT
06770 in the amount of $4,310.02 as recommended by Tax Collector James
Goggin.
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19. Motion by Burgess that the Board of Mayor and Burgesses
approve the bid for “Renovations at the Davis Auditorium at the Naugatuck
High School –Installation of a Wheelchair Lift” to A. Secondino & Son Inc.,
P.O. Box 622, Branford, CT 06405 in the amount of $42,000. as recommended
by David O. Prendergast.
20. Motion by Burgess that the Board of Mayor and Burgesses
adopt the following resolution:
WHEREAS, pursuant to Chapter 127c and Part VI of Chapter 130 of Connecticut
General Statutes, the Connecticut Department of Economic and Community
Development is authorized to extend financial assistance for economic
development projects; and WHEREAS it is desirable and in the public interest
that the Borough of Naugatuck make an application to the State for $300,000. , in
order to undertake the Town –Wide Housing Rehabilitation Revolving Loan
Program and to execute an Assistance Agreement.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE Borough of Naugatuck
1. That it is cognizant of the conditions and prerequisites for the state
financial assistance imposed by chapter 127c and Part VI of Chapter 130;
of Connecticut General Statutes;
2. That the filing of an application for State financial assistance by the
Borough of Naugatuck in an amount not to exceed $300,000 is hereby
approved and that Mayor Michael Bronko is directed to execute and file
such application including a Program Income Reuse Plan, if applicable,
with the Connecticut Department of Economic and Community
Development, to provide such additional information, to execute such
other documents as may be required, to execute an Assistance Agreement
with the State of Connecticut for State financial assistance if such an
agreement is offered, to execute any amendments, decisions, and revisions
thereto, and to act as the authorized representative of the Borough of
Naugatuck;
3. That it hereby adopts or has adopted as its policy to support the following
nondiscrimination agreements and warranties required under subsection
(a)(1) of Connecticut General Statutes sections 4a-60 and 4a-60a,
respectively, as amended by Public Act 07-245 and sections 9(a)(1) and
10(a)(1) of Public Act 07-142 and, for which purposes the “contractor”is
the Borough of Naugatuck and “contract” is said Assistance Agreement:
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The contractor agrees and warrants that in the performance of the contract
such contractor will not discriminate or permit discrimination against any
person or group of persons on the grounds of race, color, religious creed,
age, marital status, national origin, ancestry, sex, mental retardation or
physical disability, including, but not limited to, blindness, unless it is
shown by such contractor that such disability prevents performance of the
work involved, in any manner prohibited by the laws of the United States
or of the State of Connecticut. The contractor further agrees to take
affirmative action to insure that applicants with job-related qualifications
are employed and that employees are treated when employed without
regard to their race, color, religious creed, age, marital status, national
origin, ancestry, sex, mental retardation, or physical disability, including,
but not limited to, blindness, unless it is shown by such contractor that
such disability prevents performance of the work involved.
The contractor agrees and warrants that in the performance of the contract
such contractor will not discriminate or permit discrimination against any
person or group of persons on the grounds of sexual orientation, in any
manner prohibited by the laws of the United States or of the State of
Connecticut, and that employees are treated when employed without
regard to their sexual orientation.
ROLL CALL VOTE
21. Presentation by Mayoral Aide Al Pistarelli regarding Small Cities Grant Program
Contractor.
22. Motion by that the Board of Mayor and Burgesses approve the
appointment of L. Wagner & Associates, 51 Lakeside Boulevard East,
Waterbury, CT 06708 as the Small Cities Program & Related Services
Contractor for the Borough of Naugatuck as recommended by Mayoral Aide Al
Pistarelli.
23. Motion by that the Board of Mayor and Burgesses adopt the
following resolution:
BOROUGH OF NAUGATUCK
FAIR HOUSING RESOLUTION
Whereas, All American citizens are afforded a right to full and equal
housing opportunities in the neighborhood of their choice;
and
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Whereas, State and Federal Fair Housing laws require that all
individuals, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national
origin, ancestry, marital status, age, mental or physical
disability, lawful source of income, sexual orientation,
familial status, be given equal access to rental and
homeownership opportunities, and be allowed to make free
choices regarding housing location; and
Whereas, The Borough of Naugatuck is committed to upholding
these laws, and realizes that these laws must be
supplemented by an Affirmative Statement publicly
endorsing the right of all people to full and equal housing
opportunities in the neighborhood of their choice.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Borough of Naugatuck
hereby endorses a Fair Housing Policy to ensure equal
opportunity for all persons to rent, purchase and obtain
financing for adequate housing of their choice on a non-
discriminatory basis; and BE IT FURTHER
RESOLVED, That the Mayor of the Borough of Naugatuck or his/her designated
representative is responsible for responding to and assisting
any person who alleges to be the victim of an illegal
discriminatory housing practices in the Borough of
Naugatuck.
RESULT OF VOTE
24. Motion by Burgess that the Board of Mayor and Burgesses
authorize a new fixture and light be installed on Pole #4293 on Partridgetown
Road as recommended by Burgess Robert Burns.
25. Motion by Burgess that the Board of Mayor and Burgesses authorize
Controller Wayne McAllister to refund the following tax refunds approved by
Tax Collector James Goggin; as if read:
Anasovitch, Lorraine $32.47
184 Lincoln Street
Naugatuck, CT 06770
2007-01-556 Apply Disability Exemption C/C 2369
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Ashman, Sharon $42.68
85-7 Aetna Street
Naugatuck, CT 06770
2007-03-70013 Statement Adjustments C/C 2418 Given
Bierce, Lawrence $300.00
17 North Hoadley Street
Naugatuck, CT 06770
2007-03-71284 Overpaid Real
Bombardier, Francis L. III $598.72
197 Acme Drive
Middlebury, CT 06762
2005-01-2370 Repossessed Prior to GL C/C 2456
Campbell. Brian $88.26
65 Church Street
Canton, CT 06019
2007-01-3597 New Britain Resident C/C 2380
Countrywide Home Loans $4694.83
Attention: David Purdy
7105 Corporate Drive
Plano, TX 75024
2007-03-72399 Overpaid Citibank 68 Oak Street
2007-03-71044 Overpaid Barry, Jeffrey and Lynn 39 Kingswood Drive
Crean, Carol $79.71
64 June Street
Naugatuck, CT 06770
2007-03-72768 Overpaid Real
Danen, Richard Trustee Devino, Kenneth $225.47
P.O. Box 1910
Waterbury, CT 06722-1910
2007-03-72956 Overpaid Real
DCFS Trust $284.00
2050 Roanoke Road
West Lake, TX 76262
2007-01-6195 Lease Terminated C/C 2265 VIN# 2C4GP54L85R232855
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Gaus, Stephen $237.14
31 Tudor Lane
Naugatuck, CT 06770
2007-01-9256 C/C 2440 Traded 3/08
2007-01-9257 C/C 2449 Traded 3/08
Gluse, John $2.38
1081 New Haven Road Unit 1F
Naugatuck, CT 06770
2007-01-9626 Overpaid MV
Hertel, Shellie $849.78
4 Pinewood Crossing North
Naugatuck, CT 06770
2005-04-30405 C/C 2448 Remove PP
2006-04-30386 C/C 2446 Remove PP
Jack, David $208.04
12 Vincent Place
Naugatuck, CT 06770
2007-01-11752 C/C 2444 Traded In 11/2007
Malizia, Christopher $73.13
45 Beacon Valley Road
Naugatuck, CT 06770
2007-03-76469 Overpaid Real
Mazeiko, Mary $76.47
15 Wood Street
Naugatuck, CT 06770
2007-03-76774 Overpaid Real
Michaelsen, Diane $2.10
P.O. Box 425
Naugatuck, CT 06770
2007-02-3203 Overpaid MV
Nissan Infiniti LT $119.78
P.O. Box 650214
Dallas, TX 75265
2007-01-17805 MV Sold C/C 2391 VIN# JN8AZ08W04W326844
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Pollock, Patricia $31.41
23 Village Circle
Naugatuck, CT 06770
2007-01-19685 Overpaid MV
Radke, Lee or Janet $69.32
149 Millville Avenue
Naugatuck, CT 06770
2007-01-20132 Overpaid MV
Saralena, Martin $3.66
3 Highland Circle
Naugatuck, CT 06770
2007-02-2999 Overpaid MV
Sharoh, Joseph $102.82
148 Park Road
Waterbury, CT 06708
2006-01-22921 Non Res. Waterbury C/C 1685
Sholomicky, Alexander $12.16
1200 Rubber Avenue
Naugatuck, CT 06770
2007-02-4524 Overpaid MV
Stevens, Carl $72.68
186 Bluebird Drive
Naugatuck, CT 06770
2007-01-23960 MV Totaled C/C 2393
VW Credit Leasing $69.98
1401 Franklin Boulevard
Libertyville, IL 60048
2007-01-25856 MV Sold 7-08 C/C 2335 VIN# WVWAK73C36P189451
Webster Bank NA $56.24
609 West Johnson Avenue
Cheshire, CT 06410
2007-03-74725 Overpaid Real CT Housing Finance 24 Greenwood Street
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Whitting, Gary and Marie Jose $23.22
32 Bear Paw Road
Naugatuck, CT 06770
2007-03-80992 Overpaid Real
Wilshire Credit Corporation $3596.48
14523SW Millikan Way Suite 200
Beaverton, OR 97005
2007-03-80331 Overpaid Real Thiersaint, Jean 9 Meadowbrook Road
ZC Sterling $1486.98
210 Interstate N. Parkway Suite 400
Atlanta, GA 30339
2007-03-71594 Overpaid Real 1081 5E New Haven Rd., Borunda, Nathaniel and Melissa
26. Public Comment
27. Burgess Comments/Sub-Committee Reports
28. Motion by to adjourn the meeting at p.m.
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