Board of Mayor and Burgesses

REVISED MINUTES BOARD OF MAYOR AND BURGESSES REGULAR MEETING JANUARY 4, 2011 1. Mayor Robert Mezzo called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. with the following in attendance: BURGESSES: RESIDENTS: T. K. Rossi H. Kuczenski, Sr. Two R. Burns R. Neth, absent A. Campbell P. Scully, Sr. PRESS: M. Ciacciarella R. Woodfield, absent A. Malik M. V. Fragoso L. Weschler R. DeRosa DEPARTMENT HEADS: F. Dambowsky, Emergency Mgmt. Director E. Carter, Mayoral Aide OTHERS: D. Cronin, Zoning Board of Appeals Attorney E. Fitzpatrick M. Katra, Finance Board Attorney N. W. Hess III J. Bakstis, Inland Wetlands Commission Attorney H. Robinson J. Dambowsky, Borough Clerk’s Office R. Kryzkowski, EDC M. Davis, Inland Wetlands Commission 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 Burns that the Board of Mayor and Burgesses approve the minutes of the regular meeting of December 7, 2010. Each member received a copy 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 December. Each member received copies for review. 5. Public Comment Inland Wetlands Chair M. Davis expressed her support for the Inland Wetlands Commission reappointments. 6. Burgess Comments/Sub-Committee Reports Burgess Scully wished everyone a Happy New Year. Burgess Burns wished everyone a Happy New Year. Mayor Mezzo thanked the Public Works Department for their work during the past snow storm. He thanked all the residents for their patience.  -2- Minutes – Board of Mayor and Burgesses Regular Meeting – January 4, 2011 Deputy Mayor Rossi wished everyone a Happy New Year. She echoed the Mayor’s sentiments regarding the past storm. She commended the emergency personnel that responded to the recent bad accident on New Haven Road. Burgess Ciacciarella wished everyone Happy New Year. He encouraged people to attend the upcoming budget meetings. Burgess Kuczenski said he is upset with crosswalks not shoveled. Burgess Fragoso wished everyone a healthy and Happy New Year. She feels a retiree from a town department should not be a commissioner on the commission from which they retired. She also thinks all board/commission meetings should be held at Town Hall not at individual department buildings. 7. Mayor Mezzo appointed Robert B. Allen (D), 438 Field Street, Naugatuck, CT 06770 as a regular member of the Fire Commission, filling the unexpired term of M. Bogis, term to expire May 1, 2011. 8. Mayor Mezzo appointed Thomas McKirryher (D), 99 Tanglewood Lane, Naugatuck, CT 06770 as an alternate member of the Fire Commission, filling the expired term of R. Allen, term to expire December 1, 2015. 9. VOTED: Unanimously on a motion by Deputy Mayor Rossi and seconded by Burgess Burns that the Board of Mayor and Burgesses approve the reappointment of Joseph Bakstis (D), 972 May Street, Naugatuck, CT 06770 as a regular member of the Inland Wetlands Commission, term to expire January 1, 2015. 10 VOTED: Unanimously on a motion by Deputy Mayor Rossi and seconded by Burgess Burns that the Board of Mayor and Burgesses approve the reappointment of Lars Johnson (D), 83 Dorman Drive, Naugatuck, CT 06770 as an alternate member of the Inland Wetlands Commission, term to expire January 1, 2015. 11. VOTED: Unanimously on a motion by Deputy Mayor Rossi and seconded by Burgess Burns that the Board of Mayor and Burgesses approve the reappointment of Katherine Carten, 23 Coventry Lane, Naugatuck, CT 06770 as a member of the Saunders Trust Advisory Board, term to expire January 1, 2014. 12. VOTED: Unanimously on a motion by Deputy Mayor Rossi and seconded by Burgess Burns that the Board of Mayor and Burgesses approve the reappointment of Lorraine Shea, 88 Rockwell Avenue, Naugatuck, CT 06770 as a member of the Saunders Trust Advisory Board, term to expire January 1, 2014.  -3- Minutes – Board of Mayor and Burgesses Regular Meeting – January 4, 2011 13. VOTED: Unanimously on a motion by Deputy Mayor Rossi and seconded by Burgess Burns that the Board of Mayor and Burgesses authorize Mayor Mezzo to execute all contracts and related documents for the Sanitary Sewer Easement with Chemtura Corporation based on a favorable report from the Planning Commission pursuant to Section 8-24 of the General Statutes; in a form approved by the Borough Attorney and subject to Land Use approvals. 14. VOTED: Unanimously on a motion by Deputy Mayor Rossi and seconded by Burgess Burns that the Board of Mayor and Burgesses authorize Mayor Mezzo to execute all contracts and related documents for the Access Easement with Chemtura Corporation (successor to Crompton Manufacturing Company, Inc.) based on a favorable report from the Planning Commission pursuant to Section 8-24 of the General Statutes; in a form approved by the Borough Attorney and subject to Land Use approvals. 15. VOTED: Unanimously on a motion by Deputy Mayor Rossi and seconded by Burgess Burns that the Board of Mayor and Burgesses authorize Mayor Mezzo to execute all contracts and related documents for the First Amendment to Discharge and Access Agreement with Chemtura Corporation (successor to Crompton Manufacturing Company, Inc., original agreement dated April 12, 2001) based on a favorable report from the Planning Commission pursuant to Section 8-24 of the General Statutes in a form approved by the Borough Attorney and subject to Land Use approvals. 16. Motion by Deputy Mayor Rossi and seconded by Burgess Burns that the Board of Mayor and Burgesses hereby appoints the following electors as members of a Charter Revision Commission: M. Leonard Caine, III, Esquire (D) 282 North Main Street, Naugatuck, CT 06770 David Cronin (D) 75 Damson Lane, Naugatuck, CT 06770 Brian Gregorio (R) 550 Horton Hill Road, Naugatuck, CT 06770 Christian Herb (R) 101 Trowbridge Place, Naugatuck, CT 06770 Dorothy Hoff (R) 190 Bluebird Drive, Naugatuck, CT 06770 Burgess Robert Neth (R) 30 City Brook Road, Naugatuck, CT 06770 Sarah Poynton (D) 29 Olive Street, Naugatuck, CT 06770 Motion withdrawn.  -4- Minutes – Board of Mayor and Burgesses Regular Meeting – January 4, 2011 Motion by Deputy Mayor Rossi and seconded by Burgess Scully that the Board of Mayor and Burgesses hereby appoints the following electors as members of a Charter Revision Commission: Andrew Bottinick (R) 64 Inwood Drive, Naugatuck, CT 06770 M. Leonard Caine, III, Esquire (D) 282 North Main Street, Naugatuck, CT 06770 Burgess Mike Ciacciarella (D) 34 Donovan Road, Naugatuck, CT 06770 David Cronin (D) 75 Damson Lane, Naugatuck, CT 06770 Brian Gregorio (R) 550 Horton Hill Road, Naugatuck, CT 06770 Christian Herb (R) 101 Trowbridge Place, Naugatuck, CT 06770 Dorothy Hoff (R) 190 Bluebird Drive, Naugatuck, CT 06770 Burgess Robert Neth (R) 30 City Brook Road, Naugatuck, CT 06770 Sarah Poynton (D) 29 Olive Street, Naugatuck, CT 06770 RESULT OF VOTE: FOR: OPPOSED: ABSTAIN Mayor R. Mezzo M. V. Fragoso R. Burns T. K. Rossi H. Kuczenski A. Campbell M. Ciacciarella P. Scully Motion carried 5-3-0 17. VOTED: Unanimously on a motion by Deputy Mayor Rossi and seconded by Burgess Burns that the Board of Mayor and Burgesses hereby direct the members of the Charter Revision Commission to submit its Draft Report to said appointing authority no later than nine months from this date, the 4th day of January, 2011. 18. VOTED: Unanimously on a 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: Baldino, Robert $10.89 381 Union City Road Naugatuck, CT 06770 2009-01-1241 BAA Adj 09 GL C/C 1687 Camp, Darlene $20.97 27 Galpin Street Naugatuck, CT 06770 2008-01-3574 Gifted 5/2009 Carangelo, Jennifer L. $8.65 23 Wild Cherry Drive Naugatuck, CT 06770 2009-03-41504 Correcting 788 Carry Over C/C 1233  -5- Minutes – Board of Mayor and Burgesses Regular Meeting – January 4, 2011 Coombs, Jerry $13.61 5 Cardinal Lane Naugatuck, CT 06770 2009-03-42093 Overpaid MV Coster, Frederick $14.29 131 Thunderbird Drive Naugatuck, CT 06770 2008-01-5243 MV Totaled C/C 1551 2009-01-5219 Overpaid MV Crespo, Marcelo E. $30.99 5 Hoadley Terrace Naugatuck, CT 06770 09-01-5342 C/C 1910 Mileage Adjustment From 07-08 DCFS Trust $54.44 P.O. Box 977 Roanoke, TX 76262 2009-01-6062 BAA Adj C/C 1689 VIN # 2D4GP44L86R636110 Einbinder, Hillard Attorney $3,543.02 50 Cherry Street Milford, CT 06460-3487 2009-03-45188 Dup. Payment Real Estate 29 Seth Dr. Baruth, Katey or Shoup, Thomas Escobar, Pastorita $20.82 299 Cherry Street Naugatuck, CT 06770 09-01-7657 C/C #1001 Plate Receipt 7/10 Evardo, Ronald or Misailah $249.94 22 Wild Cherry Drive Naugatuck, CT 06770 2009-03-50229 Correct 788 Carry Over C/C 1041 Fazekas, Donald $20.49 36 Rough Wing Road Naugatuck, CT 06770 2009-01-7931 MV Totaled 8/2010 First American Tax Services $76.37 P.O. Box 961250 Fort Worth, TX 76161-9887 2009-03-41795 Overpaid Real 1081 New Haven Road 11C Lawson, Carl W $8.97 81 Rockwell Avenue Naugatuck, CT 06770 2009-01-13507 MV Junked 7/10 C/C 1807  -6- Minutes – Board of Mayor and Burgesses Regular Meeting – January 4, 2011 Molnar, Eileen $50.92 39 Summerfield Street Naugatuck, CT 06770 2009-01-163500 Totaled 10/09 C/C 954 Nissan Infiniti $35.31 P.O. Box 650214 Dallas, TX 75205 2008-01-17579 Lease Term 8/09 VIN # 1N4B41E66C858674 Nissan Infiniti $73.30 P.O. Box 650214 Dallas, TX 75205 2009-01-17432 Lease Term 7/10 C/C 1569 VIN # 1N4AL21E49N406127 Nissan Infiniti $231.51 P.O. Box 650214 Dallas, TX 75205 2009-01-17406 Lease Term 11/09 C/C 1789 VIN # 1N4AL11D96N435216 Nissan Infiniti $382.32 P.O. Box 650214 Dallas, TX 75205 2009-01-17418 Lease Term Prior To GL VIN # 1N4BA41E66C858674 Ramos, Audra L. $27.22 701 Beacon Valley Road #11 Naugatuck, CT 06770 09-01-19892 C/C # 790 Plate Receipt Rizzuti, Michael or Lois $18.26 41 Millville Avenue #303 Naugatuck, CT 06770 2009-01-20506 Plate Receipt C/C 1207 Scaney, Rachel $172.55 45 Shelter Hill Avenue Oakville, CT 06779 2005-01-23420 Oakville Resident C/C 1619 Sedita, Christine $135.99 39 Wisteria Drive Naugatuck, CT 06770 2009-01-22319 MV Sold C/C Slaney, John $178.14 45 Shelter Hill Avenue Oakville, CT 06779 2005-01-23419 Oakville Resident Prior to 05 GL C/C 1618  -7- Minutes – Board of Mayor and Burgesses Regular Meeting – January 4, 2011 Tibodeau, Lorraine M. $226.39 173 Ruela Drive Naugatuck, CT 06770 09-01-24430 C/C 472 Motor Vehicle Gifted Toyota Motor Credit Corp $41.25 260 Interstate NC 12 F Atlanta, GA 30339 2009-01-24806 MV Sold C/C 1874 VIN # WP0CB29896U731278 Toyota Motor Credit Corp $97.02 P.O. Box 105386 Atlanta GA 30348 2009-01-24771 Lease Term 7/10 C/C 1819 VIN # 5TEMU52N28Z505111 Vincent, Kenneth or Thomas $65.65 316 Mulberry Street Naugatuck, CT 06770 2009-01-25404 MV Sold 12/09 C/C 534 VW Credit Leasing $697.72 1401 Franklin Blvd Libertyville, IL 60047 2009-01-25522 Middlebury Res C/C 1793 WYGBE77L48D027351 Wells Fargo $28.50 1 Home Campus Mac x2502-011 Des Moines, IA 50328-001 2009-03-45003 Overpaid Real Coger, Albert 111 Wooster Street 8C Wells Fargo $330.29 1 Home Campus 780 W Wf Trail Des Moines, IA 50328 2009-03-41960 Overpaid Real Owner Collins, Barbara or Michaud, Daniel Wilson, Nancy Folsom $5.00 162 New Street Naugatuck, CT 06770 Overpayment on Motor Vehicle 19. Public Comment – None 20. Burgess Comments/Sub-Committee Reports Burgess Kuczenski asked the press in attendance at the meeting to publish an article regarding the need to shovel sidewalks. Deputy Mayor Rossi (Deputy Mayor Rossi’s comments are attached as submitted.) Mayor Mezzo said snow removal is another area for enforcement and they will be working with the Police Department.  -8- Minutes – Board of Mayor and Burgesses Regular Meeting – January 4, 2011 Burgess Burns would like an update on the WWI Monument fundraising effort. Burgess Fragoso thanked the Republican Town Committee for meeting her challenge to donate $250.00 to the WWI Monument. She is sad to see that Mike Bogis resigned from the Fire Commission and thanked him for his time. She thanked Steve Macary for following through with her request to have Halloween decorations removed from a residence this past week. Burgess Scully said the snow crew did an excellent job. 21. VOTED: Unanimously on a motion by Deputy Mayor Rossi and seconded by Burgess Campbell to adjourn the meeting at 8:00 p.m. A 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