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Board of Mayor and Burgesses

Regular Meeting

Naugatuck, CT · November 3, 2009

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MINUTES BOARD OF MAYOR AND BURGESSES REGULAR MEETING NOVEMBER 3, 2009 1. Mayor Robert Mezzo called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. with the following in attendance: BURGESSES: RESIDENTS: 5 T. K. Rossi H. Kuczenski R. Burns R. Neth PRESS: none A. Campbell P. Scully M. Ciacciarella R. Woodfield M. V. Fragoso DEPARTMENT HEADS: A. Butler, VNA Director F. Dambowsky, Emer. Mgt. Director E. Carter, Mayoral Aide J. Stewart, Public Works Director J. Deschesnes, Human Resources Director OTHERS: E. Fitzpatrick, Attorney N. W. Hess, Attorney D. Lichwalla, Mayor’s Office R. Krzykowski, EDC M. Katra, Finance Board D. Sheridan, Finance Board 2. Mayor Mezzo led in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. 3. VOTED: Unanimously on a 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 October 6, 2009 and the special meeting of October 13, 2009 each member having received copies for review. 4. VOTED: Unanimously on a motion by Deputy Mayor Rossi and seconded by Burgess Burns that the Board of Mayor and Burgesses approve the monthly reports of October, each member having received copies for review. 5. VOTED: Unanimously on a motion by Deputy Mayor Rossi and seconded by Burgess Burns to recess to Executive Session at 6:01p.m. for discussion on the following: Real Estate (Renewal and Modification to the Naugatuck Day Care Lease with the Borough of Naugatuck and Discussion/possible action on Jesse Camille’s; Potential Leases), Collective Bargaining (UPSEU), Pending Litigation/Pending Claim (Defending the Borough against a claim) inviting in Attorney E. Fitzpatrick, Attorney N. W. Hess III and Controller W. McAllister. -2- Minutes - Board of Mayor and Burgesses Regular Meeting - November 3, 2009 Mayor Mezzo reconvened the meeting at 7:12 p.m. 6. The following motions emanated from Executive Session. VOTED: Unanimously on a motion by Deputy Mayor Rossi and seconded by Burgess Scully that the Board of Mayor and Burgesses authorize Mayor Mezzo to enter into a real property lease between the Borough of Naugatuck and Naugatuck Daycare Center. VOTED: Unanimously on a motion by Deputy Mayor Rossi and seconded by Burgess Scully that the Board of Mayor and Burgesses authorize Mayor Mezzo to enter into an early retirement incentive program memorandum of agreement dated October 28, 2009 between the Borough of Naugatuck and the Borough of Naugatuck United Public Service Employees Union Local 424 Unit 15, subject to changes and minor revisions as discussed. 7. Public Comment Mayoral Aide Ed Carter reported 11,778 tablets and capsules were collected on October 24th at the Medication Take Back Program. He thanked Jennifer Dewitt of the Central Naugatuck Valley Regional Action Council, Naugatuck Officer Jay Pugliese, Tom Rembish of Ford Pharmacy, Jerry Russo of Nelson’s Pharmacy and the many volunteers who coordinated and assisted with the event. He announced the following events taking place in the month of November: the Veteran’s Day Parade on November 11th at 2:30 p.m., the Naugatuck Greenway meeting will be in the Naugatuck High School Cafeteria on November 17th at 7 p.m. and the Thanksgiving Day football game will be held in Naugatuck this year. A resident questioned the status of the deed restriction for the Gunntown property and if there was any consideration in forming a Conservation Commission. 8. Burgess Comments/Sub-Committee Reports Burgess Kuczenski questioned the job description for the Street Superintendent and the number of duties listed in the description. He wanted to know what was being done to remedy the field situation at the high school. Burgess Ciacciarella thanked Coca Cola, Yofarms, Dogshack, Prospect Street School PSA, Anna Dontes Restaurant, Home Town Buffet, Terry Ramos and his daughter Angela, Sheila Baummer, Rachel’s Bistro, Carrie Welton’s, Naugatuck Merchants Association, Reynolds Café, Central Avenue School Girl Scout Troop 64525, Graven Imagery, Old Corner Café, Bob Clark’s Golf Academy and Moe’s Ice Cream Truck for their donations and assistance with the Union City Clean up on October 10th. He congratulated Mary Davis for being named the Municipal Land Use Official of the Year by the Southwest Conservation District. -3- Minutes - Board of Mayor and Burgesses Regular Meeting - November 3, 2009 Burgess Neth spoke to Pat Wagner regarding the Gunntown deed restriction. After the details are finalized, the Park Commission will vote and then make a presentation to the Borough Board in January. He felt the presentation by the Naugatuck Sports Group was fantastic. He applauded the Mayor for a positive start towards a solution for the field space issue. Burgess Woodfield congratulated the Mayor for bringing the Borough Board and the Board of Education together. Deputy Mayor Rossi thanked the Mayor and the Controller for organizing the Tri-Board meeting so we can move forward. She thanked all of the Veterans who have served our community and country. Deputy Mayor Rossi recognized the Fire Department, Police Department, Public Works Department and Ambulance Corporation for their incredible graciousness by participating in the TRIAD Fashion Show. She also thanked Burgess Kuczenski, Burgess Burns, Nardellis, Naugatuck Savings Bank, Naugatuck Valley Savings and Loan and the Naugatuck Police Union for their contribution towards the success of the show. Mayor Mezzo thanked Deputy Mayor Rossi for the fantastic job she did with TRIAD. He also thanked Burgesses Kuczenski, Ciacciarella and Neth for their work on the Union City clean up. The Naugatuck Sports and Support Group have a website www.naugatucksportsandsupportgroup.com. The Mayor also thanked the Engineering Department for the information they provided for the presentation at the NSSG meeting. Burgess Burns thanked Mayoral Aide Ed Carter for his help with several street lights. He thinks we need to look forward and not in the past regarding the Board of Education issue. Burgess Fragoso announced the Arts Commission will be having a free concert November 5th, 7 p.m. at the United Methodist Church. She expressed residents’ concerns regarding the building inspection process. Burgess Scully said the Jesse Camille’s Sub Committee is still working on plans for remodeling. He encouraged everyone to attend the parade to honor the veterans for Veterans Day. Burgess Campbell commended the Mayor, Wayne McAllister and Attorney Nick Grello for their excellent negotiating skills on the union retirements. 9. Mayor Mezzo reappointed Wendy Hozer, 140 Fulkerson Drive #13A, Waterbury, CT 06708 as a regular member of the Mayor’s Commission for the Handicapped term to expire October 1, 2012. 10. Mayor Mezzo reappointed Elizabeth Jarvis, 61 Clark Road, Naugatuck, CT 06770 as a regular member of the Mayor’s Commission for the Handicapped term to expire October 1, 2012. -4- Minutes - Board of Mayor and Burgesses Regular Meeting - November 3, 2009 11. Mayor Mezzo reappointed Jeff Laliberte, 397 Cherry Street Ext., Naugatuck, CT 06770 as a regular member of the Mayor’s Commission for the Handicapped term to expire October 1, 2012. 12. Mayor Mezzo reappointed Philip Rickertsen, 41 Locust Street, Naugatuck, CT 06770 as a regular member of the Mayor’s Commission for the Handicapped term to expire October 1, 2012. 13. Mayor Mezzo appointed Elaine Russell, 71 Osborn Road, Apt. 5-B, Naugatuck, CT 06770 as a member of the Naugatuck Housing Authority, filling the vacancy of Louise Morgan, term to expire October 1, 2010. 14. VOTED: Unanimously on a motion by Deputy Mayor Rossi and seconded by Burgess Ciacciarella that the Board of Mayor and Burgesses rescind the following motion approved on October 6, 2009: VOTED: Unanimously on a motion by Deputy Mayor Rossi and seconded by Burgess Burns that the Board of Mayor and Burgesses approve the appointment of Richard Cool, (R) 240 Hillside Avenue, Naugatuck, CT 06770 as a regular member of the Zoning Commission, filling the unexpired term of Jeffrey Litke, term to expire May 2, 2011. 15. VOTED: Unanimously on a motion by Deputy Mayor Rossi and seconded by Burgess Burns that the Board of Mayor and Burgesses approve the appointment of Richard Cool, (R) 240 Hillside Avenue, Naugatuck, CT 06770 as a alternate member of the Zoning Commission, filling the unexpired term of Walter Bertotti, term to expire February 1, 2012. 16. VOTED: Unanimously on a motion by Deputy Mayor Rossi and seconded by Burgess Burns that the Board of Mayor and Burgesses approve the appointment of Richard Cool, (R) 240 Hillside Avenue, Naugatuck, CT 06770 as a regular member of the Zoning Commission, filling the unexpired term of Jeffrey Litke, term to expire May 2, 2011. 17. VOTED: Unanimously on a motion by Deputy Mayor Rossi and seconded by Burgess Neth that the Board of Mayor and Burgesses adopt the following proclamation: -5- Minutes - Board of Mayor and Burgesses Regular Meeting - November 3, 2009 WHEREAS an accurate census count is vital to our community and residents’ well-being by helping planners determine where to locate schools, day care centers, roads and public transportation, hospitals and other facilities, and achieving an accurate and complete count of the nation’s growing and changing population; WHEREAS more than $400 billion per year in federal and state funding is allocated to states and communities based, in part, on census data; WHEREAS census data help determine how many seats each state will have in the U.S. House of Representatives and often is used for the redistricting of state legislatures, county and city councils and voting districts; WHEREAS the 2010 Census creates jobs that stimulate economic growth and increase employment; WHEREAS the information collected by the census is confidential and protected by law; Now, therefore, we proclaim that the Borough of Naugatuck, Connecticut is committed to partnering with the U.S. Census Bureau to help ensure a full and accurate count in 2010. As a 2010 Census partner, we will: 1. Support the goals and ideals for the 2010 Census and disseminate 2010 Census information to encourage those in our community to participate. 2. Encourage people in our community to place an emphasis on the 2010 Census and participate in events and initiatives that will raise overall awareness and ensure a full and accurate census. 3. Support census takers as they help our community complete an accurate count. 4. Create or seek opportunities to collaborate with other like-minded groups in our community by participating in Complete Count Committees and/or utilizing high-profile, trusted voices to advocate on behalf of the 2010 Census. 18. Motion by Deputy Mayor Rossi and seconded by Burgess Neth that the Board of Mayor and Burgesses adopt the following resolution authorizing Mayor Robert Mezzo to sign an application for the EECBG Energy Efficiency Block Grant as recommended by Edward Carter, Mayoral Aide: RESOLVED that Robert A. Mezzo, Mayor, is hereby an authorized representative for the Borough of Naugatuck to sign the application for funding -6- Minutes - Board of Mayor and Burgesses Regular Meeting - November 3, 2009 under the Office of Policy and Management Municipal Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant and understand that funding under this program is from Connecticut’s allocation of funds under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant and attests to the truthfulness of all information provided to the Office of Policy and Management in the application. ROLL CALL VOTE: FOR: OPPOSED: ABSTAIN Mayor R. Mezzo M. Fragoso None None T. Rossi H. Kuczenski R. Burns R. Neth A. Campbell P. Scully M. Ciacciarella R. Woodfield Motion carried 10-0-0 19. Motion by Deputy Mayor Rossi and seconded by Burgess Burns that the Board of Mayor and Burgesses adopt the following resolution authorizing Mayor Robert Mezzo to sign the agreement for the Borough of Naugatuck to become a member of the Connecticut Product Stewardship Council, as recommended by James Stewart, Director of Public Works: RESOLVED, that Robert A. Mezzo, Mayor, be, and hereby is, authorized to sign the agreement entitled: “The Borough of Naugatuck supports the Mission Statement of the Connecticut Product Stewardship Council and by signing the Letter of Agreement agrees to become an active and supporting member of said Council.” ROLL CALL VOTE: FOR: OPPOSED: ABSTAIN Mayor R. Mezzo M. Fragoso None None T. Rossi H. Kuczenski R. Burns R. Neth A. Campbell P. Scully M. Ciacciarella R. Woodfield Motion carried 10-0-0 20. VOTED: Unanimously on a motion by Deputy Mayor Rossi and seconded by Burgess Neth that the Board of Mayor and Burgesses approve the bid for “100 Cubic Yard Container of Wood Chips” to Greencycle/Grillo Services, LLC, 1183 Oronoque Road, Milford, CT 06461 in the amount of $250. per 100 cubic yard container includes hauling and disposal at a Connecticut Department of Environmental Protection certified compost facility as recommended by James Stewart, Director of Public Works. -7- Minutes - Board of Mayor and Burgesses Regular Meeting - November 3, 2009 21. VOTED: Unanimously on a motion by Deputy Mayor Rossi and seconded by Burgess Burns that the Board of Mayor and Burgesses approve the bid for “100 Cubic Yard Container of Leaves” to A.J. Cabral Trucking, 12 Bonville Drive, Uncasville, CT 06382 in the amount of $450. per 100 cubic yard container includes hauling and disposal at a Connecticut Department of Environmental Protection certified compost facility as recommended by James Stewart, Director of Public Works. 22. VOTED: Unanimously on a motion by Deputy Mayor Rossi and seconded by Burgess Neth that the Board of Mayor and Burgesses approve the bid for“100 Cubic Yard Container of Brush, Branches, and Clean Yard Waste” to A.J. Cabral Trucking, 12 Bonville Drive, Uncasville, CT 06382 in the amount of $450. per 100 cubic yard container includes hauling and disposal at a Connecticut Department of Environmental Protection certified compost facility as recommended by James Stewart, Director of Public Works. 23. VOTED: Unanimously on a motion by Deputy Mayor Rossi and seconded by Burgess Campbell that the Board of Mayor and Burgesses approve the bid for “30 Cubic Yard Container of Brush” to Springer Sanitation Inc., 401 Old Woodbury Road, Southbury, CT 06488 in the amount of $90. per 30 cubic yard container includes container rental and hauling to Naugatuck Heights property as recommended by James Stewart, Director of Public Works. 24. Motion by Deputy Mayor Rossi and seconded by Burgess Neth that the Board of Mayor and Burgesses adopt the following nondiscrimination resolution as recommended by Kevin Knowles, Housing Authority Director: RESOLVED: That the policies of the Borough of Naugatuck comply with the nondiscrimination agreements and warranties of Connecticut General Statutes §§ 4a-60(a)(1) and 4a-60a(a)(1), as amended. ROLL CALL VOTE: FOR: OPPOSED: ABSTAIN Mayor R. Mezzo M. Fragoso None None T. Rossi H. Kuczenski R. Burns R. Neth A. Campbell P. Scully M. Ciacciarella R. Woodfield Motion carried 10-0-0 -8- Minutes - Board of Mayor and Burgesses Regular Meeting - November 3, 2009 25. VOTED: Unanimously on a motion by Deputy Mayor Rossi and seconded by Burgess Neth that the Board of Mayor and Burgesses approve the salary of the replacement Director/Administrator of the Naugatuck Visiting Nurses Association and set the salary at $65,000. as recommended by Jeannette Deschesnes, Director of Human Resources and Wayne McAllister, Controller. 26. VOTED: Unanimously on a motion by Deputy Mayor Rossi and seconded by Burgess Neth that the Board of Mayor and Burgesses approve the bid for “On Site Audiometric Baseline Testing, Annual Employee Noise Testing and Monitoring” to The Hearing Center LLC, 149 Wakelee Avenue, Ansonia, CT 06401 in the amount of $16. per person tested and $475. per site visit as recommended by Jeannette Deschesnes, Director of Human Resources and Wayne McAllister, Controller. 27. VOTED: Unanimously on a motion by Deputy Mayor Rossi and seconded by Burgess Neth that the Board of Mayor and Burgesses approve the bid for “State Bid Contract for the Repair/Rebuild of Automatic Transmissions” to Waterbury Transmission Inc., 1480 North Main Street, Waterbury, CT 06704 in the amounts set forth in the contract award schedule through August 31, 2013 as recommended by Wendy Hozer, Purchasing Agent. 28. VOTED: Unanimously on a motion by Deputy Mayor Rossi and seconded by Burgess Neth that the Board of Mayor and Burgesses approve the Borough of Naugatuck hiring policy with the changes as discussed. 29. VOTED: Unanimously on a motion by Deputy Mayor Rossi and seconded by Burgess Neth 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: Araujo, Sonia $455.12 41 Gertrude Avenue Naugatuck, CT 06770 2005-01-00812 Waterbury Resident C/C 1606 Bob’s Dodge $833.18 P.O. Box 698 Wallingford, CT 06492 2008-04-30105 Overpaid PP -9- Minutes - Board of Mayor and Burgesses Regular Meeting - November 3, 2009 Cab East, LLC $27.43 P.O. Box 105704 Atlanta, GA 30348 2008-01-03372 Lease Terminated 08/2009 C/C 1386 VINJM1BK32G271766251 Cab East, LLC $75.02 260 Interstate Drive, 12th Floor Atlanta, GA 06492 2008-01-03434 Lease Terminated 07/2009 C/C 1441 VINSAJWA51AX6W99931 Cab East, LLC $289.36 P.O. Box 105704 Atlanta, GA 30348 2007-01-03382 Sold 02/2008 C/C 1543 VIN# YVIRH59285247624 Chase Auto Finance Corporation $40.35 900 Stewart Avenue Garden City, NY 11530 2008-01-04283 Lease Terminated 8/2009 C/C 1508 VIN# 4S4WX85C564411754 Cook, Richard $5.36 19 South Circle Naugatuck, CT 06770 2008-01-04997 MV Sold C/C 7/2009 DCFS Trust $142.25 13650 Heritage Parkway Fort Worth, TX 76177 2007-01-06206 Sold 05/2008 C/C 1122 VIN# WDBRF61J73F361046 Demelo, Rui $15.13 18 Wilson Street Naugatuck, CT 06770 2008-01-06483 MV Sold 07/2009 C/C 1672 Donovan, Angelika $104.02 111 Wooster Street, 5-E Naugatuck, CT 06770 2008-01-07062 MV Totaled 05/2009 C/C 589 Ferrari’s Maytag $59.88 160 Rubber Avenue Naugatuck, CT 06770 2008-01-08151 Traded 7/2009 C/C 1080 -10- Minutes - Board of Mayor and Burgesses Regular Meeting - November 3, 2009 Ferreira, John J. Jr. $47.91 1081 New Haven Road, Unit 8-F Naugatuck, CT 06770 2007-02-01662 MV Totaled C/C 1619 Financial Services Trust $546.25 5550 Britton Parkway Hillard, OH 43026 2008-01-08245 Sold 12/2008 C/C 1607 Financial Services Le Trust $938.98 5550 Britton Parkway Hillard, OH 43026 2007-01-08284 Lease Terminated 11/2007 C/C 1601 VIN# WBAEU33495RR14768 2008-01-08255 Lease Terminated C/C 1602 VIN# WBAEU33495RR14768 Ford Motor Credit Company $202.20 C/O Thompson Tax & Accounting Attention: Mary Folds 424 Church Street, Suite 1500 Nashville, TN 37219 2004-01-08722 Sold Prior to Jan 2005 C/C 1964 VIN# 1FDAF57F33EA10549 Ford Motor Credit Company $1,436.89 C/O Thompson Tax & Accounting Attention: Mary Folds 424 Church Street, Suite 1500 Nashville, TN 37219 2004-01-08725 Sold Prior to GL C/C 1781 VIN# 1FMZU73E420A44926 2004-01-08737 MV Sold C/C 1779 VIN# 1FTRX18W42NA82080 2004-01-08736 MV Sold 10/2004 C/C 1780 VIN# 1FTZR15U42TA10028 2004-01-08731 MV Sold Prior to GL C/C 1776 VIN# 2FMZA52401BC36452 Gerrish, Bonnie $15.13 162 Applewood Lane Naugatuck, CT 06770 2008-01-09294 MV Sold 7/2009 C/C 1561 GMAC $303.54 P.O. Box 33115 Knoxville, TN 37930 2008-01-09586 Turned Lease MV in C/C 801 VIN# 1G1AL55F56773927 2008-01-09644 Sold 1/2008 C/C 915 VIN# 2CNDL73F556036021 -11- Minutes - Board of Mayor and Burgesses Regular Meeting - November 3, 2009 GMAC Automotive Bank $549.08 6985 Union Pk C Midvale, UT 84047 2008-01-09607 Watertown Resident C/C 1027 Hammac, Brian J. $198.53 201 Chipman Street Ext., 3rd Floor Waterbury, CT 06708 2006-01-10518 Waterbury Resident C/C 1524 McClellard, Timothy J. or Vicki $15.76 290 Johnson Street Naugatuck, CT 06770 2008-01-15586 Board of Assessment Appeals MV Mullen, Robert G or Lucinda $8.83 151 Andrew Avenue, Apt 190 Naugatuck, CT 06770 2008-01-16930 Overpaid MV Nissan Infiniti LT $160.75 P.O. Box 650214 Dallas, TX 75265-0214 2008-01-17649 Traded 3/2009 C/C 1592 VIN# IN4AL11D26C250579 Nissan Infiniti LT $258.15 P.O. Box 650214 Dallas, TX 75265-0214 2007-01-17733 Sold 2/2008 C/C 1333 VIN# IN4AL21EX7C191054 Pregano, Henrique S. or Kathy $2,312.78 118 Birch Lane Naugatuck, CT 06770 2008-03-48131 Overpaid Real Estate Rindos, Suzanne $7.25 126 Bluebird Drive Naugatuck, CT 06770 2008-01-20582 MV Junked C/C 1590 Robinson, David C. $4.00 85-6 Aetna Street Naugatuck, CT 06770 2008-01-20715 Overpaid MV -12- Minutes - Board of Mayor and Burgesses Regular Meeting - November 3, 2009 Tesluk, Tomasz $101.89 76 Village Circle Naugatuck, CT 06770 2007-01-24691 Sold MV C/C 1635 Thompson, Edward $41.10 236 Cherry Street Naugatuck, CT 06770 2008-01-24681 Sold 5/2009 C/C 1654 Wang, Paul $25.54 252 Spring Street, A-8 Naugatuck, CT 06770 2008-01-25904 Plate Receipt 5/2009 C/C 705 Wells Fargo Home Mortgage $1,723.83 1 Home Campus MAC X 2302-04 D Des Moines IA 50328 2008-03-45503 Overpaid on Real Estate 111 Mallane Lane 2-B Valley View Condo Wells Fargo Home Mortgage $1,977.25 Attention: Thomas Rexroat 1 Home Campus MAC X 2302-04 D Des Moines, IA 50328 2008-03-45796 Overpaid on first half of Real Estate Litke, Thomas/Cynthia, 19 June St Young, Clifton and Winifred $20.18 12 Valentine Street Naugatuck, CT 06770 2008-01-26773 Traded 8/2009 C/C 1630 30. Public Comment - None 31. Burgess Comments/Sub-Committee Reports Burgess Fragoso thanked everyone for making the Farmers Market a success. She said the Naugatuck Sports and Support Group presentation was exceptional. A promotion and education plan is being made for the fundraising needed to meet the goal for the WWI Monument. Tommy Moore was named Firefighter of the Year. She told everyone to have a Happy Thanksgiving. Burgess Burns wished everyone a Happy Thanksgiving and good luck to the Naugatuck Football Team against Ansonia. Deputy Mayor Rossi said the Naugatuck Economic and Development Corporation is doing a huge advertising campaign. They are associated with Renaissance Place but they do so much more than that project. She wished -13- Minutes - Board of Mayor and Burgesses Regular Meeting - November 3, 2009 everyone a Happy Thanksgiving. (Deputy Mayor Rossi’s comments are attached as submitted.) Burgess Woodfield thanked the Mayor for approving the contract. Burgess Neth wished everyone a Happy Thanksgiving. Burgess Ciacciarella said Prospect Street School is planning on raising money for a new playground. He believes a Conservation Commission would be a great idea. The Water Pollution Control Board is reviewing the odor study to fix the odor problems with Veolia Water. Burgess Ciacciarella wants to state for the record that his no vote last month for Wayne Zirolli’s promotion as the Borough Engineer was not against Wayne but against the eleven percent increase in pay he would be receiving. He did not think it was a prudent decision because of the state of the economy. Burgess Kuczenski wished everyone a Happy Thanksgiving. 32. VOTED: Unanimously on a motion by Burgess Scully and seconded by Burgess Neth to adjourn the meeting at 8:47 p.m. A tape recording of this meeting is available in the office of the Borough Clerk for further review. Attest: Nancy K. DiMeo Borough Clerk cc: Mayor/Burgesses/Controller/Mayoral Aide/File

Agenda

AGENDA REGULAR MEETING BOARD OF MAYOR AND BURGESSES NOVEMBER 3, 2009 1. Mayor Mezzo will call the Regular 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 October 6, 2009 and the special meeting of October 13, 2009 each member having received copies for review. 4. Motion by Burgess that the Board of Mayor and Burgesses approve the monthly reports of October, each member having received copies for review. 5. Motion by Burgess to recess to Executive Session at p.m. for discussion on the following: Real Estate (Renewal and Modification to the Naugatuck Day Care Lease with the Borough of Naugatuck and Discussion/possible action on Jesse Camille’s; Potential Leases), Collective Bargaining (UPSEU), Pending Litigation/Pending Claim (Defending the Borough against a claim) inviting in _______________. Mayor Mezzo will reconvene the meeting at p.m. 6. Discussion/possible action on matters emanating from Executive Session. 7. Public Comment – Open Topic 8. Burgess Comments – Open Topic 9. Mayor Mezzo shall reappoint Wendy Hozer, 140 Fulkerson Drive #13A, Waterbury, CT 06708 as a regular member of the Mayor’s Commission for the Handicapped term to expire October 1, 2012. 10. Mayor Mezzo shall reappoint Elizabeth Jarvis, 61 Clark Road, Naugatuck, CT 06770 as a regular member of the Mayor’s Commission for the Handicapped term to expire October 1, 2012. 11. Mayor Mezzo shall reappoint Jeff Laliberte, 397 Cherry Street Ext., Naugatuck, CT 06770 as a regular member of the Mayor’s Commission for the Handicapped term to expire October 1, 2012. 12. Mayor Mezzo shall reappoint Philip Rickertsen, 41 Locust Street, Naugatuck, CT 06770 as a regular member of the Mayor’s Commission for the Handicapped term to expire October 1, 2012. -2- Agenda - Board of Mayor and Burgesses Regular Meeting - November 3, 2009 13. Mayor Mezzo shall appoint Elaine Russell, 71 Osborn Road, Apt. 5-B, Naugatuck, CT 06770 as a member of the Naugatuck Housing Authority, filling the vacancy of Louise Morgan, term to expire October 1, 2010. 14. Motion by Burgess that the Board of Mayor and Burgesses rescind the following motion approved on October 6, 2009: VOTED: Unanimously on a motion by Deputy Mayor Rossi and seconded by Burgess Burns that the Board of Mayor and Burgesses approve the appointment of Richard Cool, (R) 240 Hillside Avenue, Naugatuck, CT 06770 as a regular member of the Zoning Commission, filling the unexpired term of Jeffrey Litke, term to expire May 2, 2011. 15. Motion by Burgess that the Board of Mayor and Burgesses approve the appointment of Richard Cool, (R) 240 Hillside Avenue, Naugatuck, CT 06770 as a alternate member of the Zoning Commission, filling the unexpired term of Walter Bertotti, term to expire February 1, 2012. 16. Motion by Burgess that the Board of Mayor and Burgesses approve the appointment of Richard Cool, (R) 240 Hillside Avenue, Naugatuck, CT 06770 as a regular member of the Zoning Commission, filling the unexpired term of Jeffrey Litke, term to expire May 2, 2011. 17. Motion by Burgess that the Board of Mayor and Burgesses adopt the following proclamation: WHEREAS an accurate census count is vital to our community and residents’ well-being by helping planners determine where to locate schools, day care centers, roads and public transportation, hospitals and other facilities, and achieving an accurate and complete count of the nation’s growing and changing population; WHEREAS more than $400 billion per year in federal and state funding is allocated to states and communities based, in part, on census data; WHEREAS census data help determine how many seats each state will have in the U.S. House of Representatives and often is used for the redistricting of state legislatures, county and city councils and voting districts; WHEREAS the 2010 Census creates jobs that stimulate economic growth and increase employment; WHEREAS the information collected by the census is confidential and protected by law; -3- Agenda - Board of Mayor and Burgesses Regular Meeting - November 3, 2009 Now, therefore, we proclaim that the Borough of Naugatuck, Connecticut is committed to partnering with the U.S. Census Bureau to help ensure a full and accurate count in 2010. As a 2010 Census partner, we will: 1. Support the goals and ideals for the 2010 Census and disseminate 2010 Census information to encourage those in our community to participate. 2. Encourage people in our community to place an emphasis on the 2010 Census and participate in events and initiatives that will raise overall awareness and ensure a full and accurate census. 3. Support census takers as they help our community complete an accurate count. 4. Create or seek opportunities to collaborate with other like-minded groups in our community by participating in Complete Count Committees and/or utilizing high-profile, trusted voices to advocate on behalf of the 2010 Census. 18. Motion by Burgess that the Board of Mayor and Burgesses adopt the following resolution authorizing Mayor Robert Mezzo to sign an application for the EECBG Energy Efficiency Block Grant as recommended by Edward Carter, Mayoral Aide: RESOLVED that Robert A. Mezzo, Mayor, is hereby an authorized representative for the Borough of Naugatuck to sign the application for funding under the Office of Policy and Management Municipal Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant and understand that funding under this program is from Connecticut’s allocation of funds under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant and attests to the truthfulness of all information provided to the Office of Policy and Management in the application. ROLL CALL VOTE: 19. Motion by Burgess ________________ that the Board of Mayor and Burgesses adopt the following resolution authorizing Mayor Robert Mezzo to sign the agreement for the Borough of Naugatuck to become a member of the Connecticut Product Stewardship Council, as recommended by James Stewart, Director of Public Works: RESOLVED, that Robert A. Mezzo, Mayor, be, and hereby is, authorized to sign the agreement entitled: -4- Agenda - Board of Mayor and Burgesses Regular Meeting - November 3, 2009 “The Borough of Naugatuck supports the Mission Statement of the Connecticut Product Stewardship Council and by signing the Letter of Agreement agrees to become an active and supporting member of said Council.” ROLL CALL VOTE: 20. Motion by Burgess that the Board of Mayor and Burgesses approve the bid for “100 Cubic Yard Container of Wood Chips” to Greencycle/Grillo Services, LLC, 1183 Oronoque Road, Milford, CT 06461 in the amount of $250. per 100 cubic yard container includes hauling and disposal at a Connecticut Department of Environmental Protection certified compost facility as recommended by James Stewart, Director of Public Works. 21. Motion by Burgess that the Board of Mayor and Burgesses approve the bid for “100 Cubic Yard Container of Leaves” to A.J. Cabral Trucking, 12 Bonville Drive, Uncasville, CT 06382 in the amount of $450. per 100 cubic yard container includes hauling and disposal at a Connecticut Department of Environmental Protection certified compost facility as recommended by James Stewart, Director of Public Works. 22. Motion by Burgess that the Board of Mayor and Burgesses approve the bid for “100 Cubic Yard Container of Brush, Branches, and Clean Yard Waste” to A.J. Cabral Trucking, 12 Bonville Drive, Uncasville, CT 06382 in the amount of $450. per 100 cubic yard container includes hauling and disposal at a Connecticut Department of Environmental Protection certified compost facility as recommended by James Stewart, Director of Public Works. 23. Motion by Burgess that the Board of Mayor and Burgesses approve the bid for “30 Cubic Yard Container of Brush” to Springer Sanitation Inc., 401 Old Woodbury Road, Southbury, CT 06488 in the amount of $90. per 30 cubic yard container includes container rental and hauling to Naugatuck Heights property as recommended by James Stewart, Director of Public Works. 24. Motion by Burgess that the Board of Mayor and Burgesses adopt the following nondiscrimination resolution as recommended by Kevin Knowles, Housing Authority Director: RESOLVED: That the policies of the Borough of Naugatuck comply with the nondiscrimination agreements and warranties of Connecticut General Statutes §§ 4a-60(a)(1) and 4a-60a(a)(1), as amended. ROLL CALL VOTE: -5- Agenda - Board of Mayor and Burgesses Regular Meeting - November 3, 2009 25. Motion by Burgess that the Board of Mayor and Burgesses approve the salary of the replacement Director/Administrator of the Naugatuck Visiting Nurses Association and set the salary at $65,000. as recommended by Jeannette Deschesnes, Director of Human Resources and Wayne McAllister, Controller. 26. Motion by Burgess that the Board of Mayor and Burgesses approve the bid for “On Site Audiometric Baseline Testing, Annual Employee Noise Testing and Monitoring” to The Hearing Center LLC, 149 Wakelee Avenue, Ansonia, CT 06401 in the amount of $16. per person tested and $475. per site visit as recommended by Jeannette Deschesnes, Director of Human Resources and Wayne McAllister, Controller. 27. Motion by Burgess that the Board of Mayor and Burgesses approve the bid for “State Bid Contract for the Repair/Rebuild of Automatic Transmissions” to Waterbury Transmission Inc., 1480 North Main Street, Waterbury, CT 06704 in the amounts set forth in the contract award schedule through August 31, 2013 as recommended by Wendy Hozer, Purchasing Agent. 28. Discussion/possible action on a Borough of Naugatuck hiring policy. 29. 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: Araujo, Sonia $455.12 41 Gertrude Avenue Naugatuck, CT 06770 2005-01-00812 Waterbury Resident C/C 1606 Bob’s Dodge $833.18 P.O. Box 698 Wallingford, CT 06492 2008-04-30105 Overpaid PP Cab East, LLC $27.43 P.O. Box 105704 Atlanta, GA 30348 2008-01-03372 Lease Terminated 08/2009 C/C 1386 VINJM1BK32G271766251 Cab East, LLC $75.02 260 Interstate Drive, 12th Floor Atlanta, GA 06492 2008-01-03434 Lease Terminated 07/2009 C/C 1441 VINSAJWA51AX6W99931 -6- Agenda - Board of Mayor and Burgesses Regular Meeting - November 3, 2009 Cab East, LLC $289.36 P.O. Box 105704 Atlanta, GA 30348 2007-01-03382 Sold 02/2008 C/C 1543 VIN# YVIRH59285247624 Chase Auto Finance Corporation $40.35 900 Stewart Avenue Garden City, NY 11530 2008-01-04283 Lease Terminated 8/2009 C/C 1508 VIN# 4S4WX85C564411754 Cook, Richard $5.36 19 South Circle Naugatuck, CT 06770 2008-01-04997 MV Sold C/C 7/2009 DCFS Trust $142.25 13650 Heritage Parkway Fort Worth, TX 76177 2007-01-06206 Sold 05/2008 C/C 1122 VIN# WDBRF61J73F361046 Demelo, Rui $15.13 18 Wilson Street Naugatuck, CT 06770 2008-01-06483 MV Sold 07/2009 C/C 1672 Donovan, Angelika $104.02 111 Wooster Street, 5-E Naugatuck, CT 06770 2008-01-07062 MV Totaled 05/2009 C/C 589 Ferrari’s Maytag $59.88 160 Rubber Avenue Naugatuck, CT 06770 2008-01-08151 Traded 7/2009 C/C 1080 Ferreira, John J. Jr. $47.91 1081 New Haven Road, Unit 8-F Naugatuck, CT 06770 2007-02-01662 MV Totaled C/C 1619 Financial Services Trust $546.25 5550 Britton Parkway Hillard, OH 43026 2008-01-08245 Sold 12/2008 C/C 1607 -7- Agenda - Board of Mayor and Burgesses Regular Meeting - November 3, 2009 Financial Services Le Trust $938.98 5550 Britton Parkway Hillard, OH 43026 2007-01-08284 Lease Terminated 11/2007 C/C 1601 VIN# WBAEU33495RR14768 2008-01-08255 Lease Terminated C/C 1602 VIN# WBAEU33495RR14768 Ford Motor Credit Company $202.20 C/O Thompson Tax & Accounting Attention: Mary Folds 424 Church Street, Suite 1500 Nashville, TN 37219 2004-01-08722 Sold Prior to Jan 2005 C/C 1964 VIN# 1FDAF57F33EA10549 Ford Motor Credit Company C/O Thompson Tax & Accounting $1,436.89 424 Church Street, Suite 1500 Nashville, TN 37219 Attention: Mary Folds 2004-01-08725 Sold Prior to GL C/C 1781 VIN# 1FMZU73E420A44926 2004-01-08737 MV Sold C/C 1779 VIN# 1FTRX18W42NA82080 2004-01-08736 MV Sold 10/2004 C/C 1780 VIN# 1FTZR15U42TA10028 2004-01-08731 MV Sold Prior to GL C/C 1776 VIN# 2FMZA52401BC36452 Gerrish, Bonnie $15.13 162 Applewood Lane Naugatuck, CT 06770 2008-01-09294 MV Sold 7/2009 C/C 1561 GMAC $303.54 P.O. Box 33115 Knoxville, TN 37930 2008-01-09586 Turned Lease MV in C/C 801 VIN# 1G1AL55F56773927 2008-01-09644 Sold 1/2008 C/C 915 VIN# 2CNDL73F556036021 GMAC Automotive Bank $549.08 6985 Union Pk C Midvale, UT 84047 2008-01-09607 Watertown Resident C/C 1027 Hammac, Brian J. $198.53 201 Chipman Street Ext., 3rd Floor Waterbury, CT 06708 2006-01-10518 Waterbury Resident C/C 1524 McClellard, Timothy J. or Vicki $15.76 290 Johnson Street Naugatuck, CT 06770 2008-01-15586 Board of Assessment Appeals MV -8- Agenda - Board of Mayor and Burgesses Regular Meeting - November 3, 2009 Mullen, Robert G or Lucinda $8.83 151 Andrew Avenue, Apt 190 Naugatuck, CT 06770 2008-01-16930 Overpaid MV Nissan Infiniti LT $160.75 P.O. Box 650214 Dallas, TX 75265-0214 2008-01-17649 Traded 3/2009 C/C 1592 VIN# IN4AL11D26C250579 Nissan Infiniti LT $258.15 P.O. Box 650214 Dallas, TX 75265-0214 2007-01-17733 Sold 2/2008 C/C 1333 VIN# IN4AL21EX7C191054 Pregano, Henrique S. or Kathy $2,312.78 118 Birch Lane Naugatuck, CT 06770 2008-03-48131 Overpaid Real Estate Rindos, Suzanne $7.25 126 Bluebird Drive Naugatuck, CT 06770 2008-01-20582 MV Junked C/C 1590 Robinson, David C. $4.00 85-6 Aetna Street Naugatuck, CT 06770 2008-01-20715 Overpaid MV Tesluk, Tomasz $101.89 76 Village Circle Naugatuck, CT 06770 2007-01-24691 Sold MV C/C 1635 Thompson, Edward $41.10 236 Cherry Street Naugatuck, CT 06770 2008-01-24681 Sold 5/2009 C/C 1654 Wang, Paul $25.54 252 Spring Street, A-8 Naugatuck, CT 06770 2008-01-25904 Plate Receipt 5/2009 C/C 705 -9- Agenda - Board of Mayor and Burgesses Regular Meeting - November 3, 2009 Wells Fargo Home Mortgage $1,723.83 1 Home Campus MAC X 2302-04 D Des Moines IA 50328 2008-03-45503 Overpaid on Real Estate 111 Mallane Lane 2-B Valley View Condo Wells Fargo Home Mortgage Attention: Thomas Rexroat $1,977.25 1 Home Campus MAC X 2302-04 D Des Moines, IA 50328 2008-03-45796 Overpaid on first half of Real Estate Litke, Thomas/Cynthia, 19 June St Young, Clifton and Winifred $20.18 12 Valentine Street Naugatuck, CT 06770 2008-01-26773 Traded 8/2009 C/C 1630 30. Public Comment – Agenda Items 31. Burgess Comments/Sub-Committee Reports 32. Motion by Burgess to adjourn the meeting at p.m. cc: Mayor/Burgesses/Controller/Administrative Assistant/Signpost/File

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