Board of Mayor and Burgesses

MINUTES BOARD OF MAYOR AND BURGESSES REGULAR MEETING FEBRUARY 1, 2011 1. Mayor Robert Mezzo called the meeting to order at 6:06 p.m. with the following in attendance: BURGESSES: RESIDENTS: T. K. Rossi H. Kuczenski, Sr. Three R. Burns R. Neth A. Campbell P. Scully, Sr. PRESS: M. Ciacciarella R. Woodfield A. Malik M. V. Fragoso, absent L. Weschler R. DeRosa Channel 3 DEPARTMENT HEADS: J. Stewart, Public Works Director W. McAllister, Controller OTHERS: Dr. Tindall-Gibson, School Superintendent Attorney N. Grello R. Vitale, BOE Attorney R. Padulla 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 January 4, 2011 and the special meeting of December 28, 2010. Each member received a copy for review. 4. VOTED: Unanimously on a motion by Deputy Mayor Rossi and seconded by Burgess Neth that the Board of Mayor and Burgesses approve the monthly reports of January. Each member received copies for review. 5. VOTED: Unanimously on a motion by Deputy Mayor Rossi and seconded by Burgess Neth to recess to Executive Session at 6:07 p.m. for discussion on the following: Collective Bargaining (Naugatuck Administrative Negotiating Association Agreement) inviting in Attorney N. Grello, Attorney R. Padulla, School Superintendent Dr. Tindall-Gibson and Controller W. McAllister. For the record: Mayor Mezzo: “I will be recusing myself from executive session for the record.” Mayor Mezzo reconvened the meeting at 7:00 p.m.  -2- Minutes – Board of Mayor and Burgesses Regular Meeting – February 1, 2011 6. There were no motions emanating from Executive Session. 7. VOTED: Unanimously on a motion by Deputy Mayor Rossi and seconded by Burgess Neth that the Board of Mayor and Burgesses waive the bid and authorize Public Works Director James Stewart to utilize the list below of additional Snow Plow and Snow Removal Contractors at the following rates until April 15, 2011: Loader Three Yard $130.00/hr. Large Single or Multi-Axle Dump Truck with Plow and Sander $120.00/hr. Tri Axle Dump (snow removal) $110.00/hr. Skid Steer Loader $ 95.00/hr. Small Dump or Pickup Truck with Plow and Sander $ 90.00/hr. Truck and Plow Only $ 60.00/hr. P & H Paving E. J. Smith Trucking Co. 70 Rimmon Hill Road 20 Bonna Street Beacon Falls, CT 06403 Beacon Falls, CT 06403 JPT Services, LLC G & L Excavating, Inc. 106 Burton Road 151 Elm Street Beacon Falls, CT 06403 Naugatuck, CT 06770 Ashe Construction, LLC 17 Gramar Avenue Prospect, CT 06712 8. VOTED: Unanimously on a motion by Deputy Mayor Rossi and seconded by Burgess Burns that the Board of Mayor and Burgesses waive the bid and authorize Public Works Director James Stewart, with approval by the Mayor, to interview and utilize qualified and properly insured Snow Plow Contractors at the following rates as the need arises until March 31, 2011: Large Single or Multi-Axle Dump Truck with Plow and Sander $120.00/hr. Small Dump or Pickup Truck with Plow and Sander $ 90.00/hr. 9. Public Comment Residents spoke about an incident with a private snow plow driver and a resident. 10. Burgess Comments/Sub-Committee Reports Burgess Ciacciarella received phone calls from parents concerned about snow on school roofs. The School Superintendent told him there is a plan in place to address the roofs.  -3- Minutes – Board of Mayor and Burgesses – Regular Meeting – February 1, 2011 Burgess Ciacciarella questioned how the parking ban is being enforced. He is concerned about residents walking in the streets. Burgess Neth said the Charter Revision Commission Public Hearing is next week. He would have voted against the Administrative Contract on principle. He said if the private snow plow contractor has been a good company for three years then a sit down needs to take place. Deputy Mayor Rossi is upset with police officers working events at the high school and not enforcing the fire lane parking ban. She said we need to insure that emergency vehicles can get through if needed. She would hate to loose a valued snow contractor and feels there should be an investigation. Burgess Burns thanked the Mayor for his call regarding a light out on Morning Mist Road. Burgess Scully said Jesses Camille’s has reopened for business. The kitchen work will be completed in approximately three to four weeks. 11. Presentation by AKRF Inc. regarding General DataComm Parcel B Site Assessment allowing public comment. Motion tabled. 12. Presentation regarding the Expansion of the Naugatuck Day Care Facility. Motion tabled. 13. VOTED: Unanimously on a motion by Deputy Mayor Rossi and seconded by Burgess Scully that the Board of Mayor and Burgesses approve and adopt the Borough of Naugatuck, Connecticut HIPAA Policies and Procedures, as prepared by Corporate Benefit Consultants, LLC, 6 Main Street, Durham, CT 06422 with an effective date of January 31, 2011. 14. VOTED: Unanimously on a motion by Deputy Mayor Rossi and seconded by Burgess Neth that the Board of Mayor and Burgesses authorize Mayor Robert Mezzo, on behalf of the Borough of Naugatuck, to enter into the Business Associate Agreement between Corporate Benefit Consultants, LLC and the Borough of Naugatuck reviewed today by the Board of Mayor and Burgesses with an effective date of January 31, 2011. ROLL CALL VOTE: FOR: OPPOSED: ABSTAIN Mayor R. Mezzo H. Kuczenski None None T. K. Rossi R. Neth R. Burns P. Scully A. Campbell R. Woodfield M. Ciacciarella Motion carried 9-0-0  -4- Minutes – Board of Mayor and Burgesses Regular Meeting – February 1, 2011 15. VOTED: Unanimously on a motion by Deputy Mayor Rossi and seconded by Burgess Scully that the Board of Mayor and Burgesses approve the appointment of Ms. Jeannette Deschesnes as the Borough of Naugatuck, HIPAA Privacy Officer effective January 31, 2011, in accordance with the terms set forth in the Borough of Naugatuck, Connecticut HIPAA Policies and Procedures. 16. VOTED: Unanimously on a motion by Deputy Mayor Rossi and seconded by Burgess Neth that the Board of Mayor and Burgesses designate the month of February 2011 as African American History Month in the Borough of Naugatuck. 17. VOTED: Unanimously on a motion by Deputy Mayor Rossi and seconded by Burgess Neth that the Board of Mayor and Burgesses approve the bid and authorize the Mayor to execute all contracts and documents for the “Demolition of Davis Auditorium” to NJR Construction, 56 N. Harwinton Avenue, Terryville, CT 06786 in the amount of $8,700.00 as recommended by Michael Lynch, BOE Facility Engineer. 18. VOTED: Unanimously on a motion by Deputy Mayor Rossi and seconded by Burgess Campbell that the Board of Mayor and Burgesses authorize Mayor Robert Mezzo to execute all contracts and documents for the following resolution as recommended by James Stewart, Public Works Director: RESOLVED, that Robert A. Mezzo, Mayor, and hereby authorized to sign the Agreement entitled: “Agreement between the State of Connecticut and the Borough of Naugatuck for the Design, Construction, Inspection and Maintenance of Safety Improvements to the Intersection of Maple Street and Old Firehouse Road utilizing Federal Funds under the Hazard Elimination Component of the Surface Transportation Program.” ROLL CALL VOTE: FOR: OPPOSED: ABSTAIN Mayor R. Mezzo A. Campbell M. Ciacciarella None T. K. Rossi H. Kuczenski R. Neth R. Burns R. Woodfield P. Scully Motion carried 6-3-0 19. VOTED: Unanimously on a motion by Deputy Mayor Rossi and seconded by Burgess Campbell that the Board of Mayor and Burgesses  -5- Minutes – Board of Mayor and Burgesses – Regular Meeting – February 1, 2011 authorize Controller Wayne McAllister to refund the following tax refunds approved by Tax Collector James Goggin; as if read: Alberghini, Joshua J. $32.34 63 Candee Road Naugatuck, CT 06770 2009-01-269 MV Sold C/C 453 Burns, John $41.63 327 Spring Street Naugatuck, CT 06770 2009-01-3247 BAA Adj. 09 GL C/C 1677 2009-01-3245 BAA Adj. 09 GL C/C 1679 2009-01-3246 BAA Adj. 09 GL C/C 1678 Hovey, Peter $568.89 100 Svea Avenue Naugatuck, CT 06770 2009-02-2086 Visa Overpaid MVS Made, Ayash $17.13 69 Graham Ridge Road Naugatuck, CT 06770 2009-3-40437 New Construction C/C 1216 OCWEN Loan Servicing $69.06 1661 Worthington Road Suite 100 West Palm Beach, FL 33409 2009-03-48052 Overpaid Real Pollack Jason 89 Thistle Down Lane Patterson, Arlene $192.12 883 Rubber Avenue A-4 Naugatuck, CT 06770 2009-03-47731 C/C 1909 Veterans Exempt Omitted Perry, Margaret $51.56 41-3 Ridge Road Naugatuck, CT 06770 2009-01-18760 MV Sold C/C 1888 Pires, Natividade $35.94 153 Forrest Street Naugatuck, CT 06770 2008-01-19365 Plate Receipt 5/2010 C/C 1387 Porsche Leasing LTD $798.18 4343 Commerce Court Lisle, IL 60532 2008-01-19576 MV Sold C/C 1872 VIN # WPOCB29896U731278 Scielzo, Lucyna $266.66 23-6 Lantern Park Drive Naugatuck, CT 06770 2009-01-22210 MV Sold C/C 1944  -6- Minutes – Board of Mayor and Burgesses Regular Meeting – February 1, 2011 Skehan, Elaine$5.45 110 Wildwood Circle Naugatuck, CT 06770 2009-01-7961 Deceased Sold 8/10 C/C 1360 Storm, Robert $4.00 64 May Street Naugatuck, CT 06770 2009-01-23769 Interest Owed Tousignant, Leo $178.04 157 Beacon Manor Road Naugatuck, CT 06770 2009-01-24734 Vet Omitted C/C 1913 2088-02-4180 Vets Omitted C/C 1915 VW Credit Leasing $41.05 1401 Franklin Blvd. Libertyville, IL 60048 2009-01-25500 MV Sold C/C 1922 VIN #WAIDF78EI7A210871 20. Public Comment – None 21. Burgess Comments/Sub-Committee Reports Deputy Mayor Rossi said the Elderly Tax Subcommittee will continue the parent program but is looking for a new program next year. Burgess Neth said he has voted no on the Maple Street and Old Firehouse Road street light since day one. 22. VOTED: Unanimously on a motion by Deputy Mayor Rossi and seconded by Burgess Campbell to adjourn the meeting at 7:55 p.m. A digital 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