Board of Mayor and Burgesses
Regular MeetingNaugatuck, CT · November 3, 2009
Minutes
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.
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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.
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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.
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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:
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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;
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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:
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“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:
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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