Board of Mayor and Burgesses

MINUTES BOARD OF MAYOR AND BURGESSES REGULAR MEETING APRIL 5, 2011 1. Mayor Robert Mezzo called the meeting to order at 6:02 p.m. with the following in attendance: BURGESSES: RESIDENTS: T. K. Rossi H. Kuczenski, Sr. Fourteen R. Burns R. Neth A. Campbell P. Scully, Sr. PRESS: M. Ciacciarella R. Woodfield, absent R. DeRosa M. V. Fragoso A. Malik DEPARTMENT HEADS: K. Eyre, Recreation Director K. Hanks, Fire Chief J. Stewart, Public Works Director E. Carter, Mayoral Aide M. Lynch, BOE Facility Engineer T. Stieber, VNA Director J. Deschesnes, Human Resource Director E. Murray, Deputy Fire Chief F. Dambowsky, Emergency Management Director OTHERS: Attorney C. Sousa J. Jordan, BOE Attorney N. W. Hess III D. Prendergast, NEDC W. Malicki, Fire Commission Chairman M. Katra, Finance Board J. Dambowsky, Borough Clerk’s Office 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 March 1, 2011 and the special meeting of March 22, 2011. Each member 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 March. Each member 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 6:04 p.m. for discussion on the following: Personnel (Fire Chief and Deputy Fire Chief), Real Estate (Fairchild Park Property), Pending Legal (Middlebury Agreement and Norton vs. BON) inviting in Human Resource Director Jeannette Deschesnes, Public Works Director  -2- Minutes – Board of Mayor and Burgesses Regular Meeting – April 5, 2011 James Stewart, Fire Commission Chairman Wayne Malicki, Attorney N.W. Hess III and Attorney Sousa. Mayor Mezzo reconvened the meeting at 7:20 p.m. 6. The following motions emanated from Executive Session. VOTED: Unanimously on a motion by Deputy Mayor Rossi and seconded by Burgess Campbell that the Board of Mayor and Burgesses authorize Mayor Mezzo to execute a settlement agreement in the case of Norton vs. the Borough of Naugatuck. 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 interim agreement by and between the Borough of Naugatuck a municipal corporation and the Borough of Naugatuck Water Pollution Control Authority and the Town of Middlebury acting herein by the Middlebury Water Pollution Control Authority as presented this evening. VOTED: Unanimously on a motion by Deputy Mayor Rossi and seconded by Burgess Neth that the Board of Mayor and Burgesses authorize Mayor Mezzo to enter into an employment agreement by and between the Borough of Naugatuck and Kenneth Hanks as Fire Chief. VOTED: Unanimously on a motion by Deputy Mayor Rossi and seconded by Burgess Neth that the Board of Mayor and Burgesses authorize Mayor Mezzo to enter into an employment agreement, final draft was dated March 29, 2011, presented during executive session between the Borough of Naugatuck and Ellen Murray as Deputy Fire Chief. Burgess Mindy Fragoso and Burgess Robert Woodfield are not seeking re- election to the board in the upcoming May election. Deputy Mayor Rossi spoke highly of the burgesses and how much their service to the Borough was appreciated. She gave flowers on behalf of the Board to Burgess Fragoso. Burgess Woodfield was not present due to illness. Members of the Fire Department and Fire Commission presented Burgess Fragoso with flowers and a plaque showing their appreciation for her dedication to the department as a burgess liaison.  -3- Minutes – Board of Mayor and Burgesses Regular Meeting – April 5, 2011 7. Public Comment Hunting along the Naugatuck River’s edge where residents and children could be in danger. Debris has also been left behind by the hunters. 8. VOTED: Unanimously on a motion by Deputy Mayor Rossi and seconded by Burgess Neth that the Board of Mayor and Burgesses recognize Mary Lou Sharon as the first annual Naugatuck Earth Day Mayor for the Day. Mayor Mezzo invited members of the public to the podium to speak about Mary Lou Sharon and her activism toward the environment in Naugatuck. 9. Burgess Comments/Sub-Committee Reports Burgess Ciacciarella congratulated Mary Lou Sharon for educating the citizens of Naugatuck. He reported the Charter Revision Commission formed subcommittees to learn more about longer term limits for Mayor and Burgess and also a Town Manager form of government. He congratulated Burgess Fragoso and said she will be missed. Deputy Mayor Rossi congratulated Mary Lou Sharon. She’s glad Mary Lou is being recognized on her environmentalism but she is impressed with her activism. The Deputy Mayor recognized Pack 115 on their Blue and Gold ceremony. She told everyone April is Earth Day Month. Burgess Burns thanked Burgess Fragoso for her outstanding service. Burgess Woodfield is his friend and will be missed on the Board. He thanked Mary Lou Sharon for doing an honorable job for the people of Naugatuck. Burgess Scully congratulated Chief Hanks and Deputy Chief Murray on their appointments. He congratulated Mary Lou Sharon on being recognized as the Earth Day Mayor for the Day. His buddy Burgess “Bobby” Woodfield will be missed on the Board. He told Burgess Fragoso they argued, had fun, argued again but she will be missed. Burgess Campbell said he admires Mary Lou Sharon. Many barriers were put in her path and she persevered and made Naugatuck a better place. Burgess Campbell said the current Board is an excellent group of people to work with. He said Mr. Woodfield was a great asset to the Board. He has known Burgess Fragoso since the second grade and they have remained close friends over the years. He said she will be missed on this Board. 10. VOTED: Unanimously on a motion by Deputy Mayor Rossi and seconded by Burgess Neth that the Board of Mayor and Burgesses approve the reappointment of Frances Branco, 56 Lewis Street, Naugatuck, CT 06770 as a member of the Visiting Nurses Association Advisory Committee, term to expire April 1, 2014.  -4- Minutes – Board of Mayor and Burgesses Regular Meeting – April 5, 2011 11. VOTED: Unanimously on a motion by Deputy Mayor Rossi and seconded by Burgess Neth that the Board of Mayor and Burgesses approve the reappointment of Peggy Dufresne, 311 Hillside Avenue, Naugatuck, CT 06770 as a member of the Visiting Nurses Association Advisory Committee, term to expire April 1, 2014. 12. VOTED: Unanimously on a motion by Deputy Mayor Rossi and seconded by Burgess Neth that the Board of Mayor and Burgesses approve the reappointment of Howard Rosenblatt, 237 Crestwood Drive, Naugatuck, CT 06770 as a member of the Visiting Nurses Association Advisory Committee, term to expire April 1, 2014. 13. VOTED: Unanimously on a motion by Deputy Mayor Rossi and seconded by Burgess Neth that the Board of Mayor and Burgesses approve the appointment of Attorney Kevin McSherry, 38 Fairview Avenue, Naugatuck, CT 06770 as a member of the Visiting Nurses Association Advisory Committee, filling the expired term of M. Connolly, term to expire April 1, 2014. 14. Mayor Mezzo appointed Marilyn Dempsey, 120 Rado Drive, Naugatuck, CT 06770 as a member of the Local Emergency Planning Committee (NEMAC), indefinite term. 15. Mayor Mezzo appointed Lucille Morrisette, 318 Quinn Street, Naugatuck, CT 06770 as a member of the Carriage House Account Committee, filling the expired term of R. Pierce, term to expire December 1, 2012. 16. Mayor Mezzo appointed Cara Munro, 62 Beebe Street, Naugatuck, CT 06770 as a member of the Day Care Board of Directors, filling the unexpired term of M. Mallory, term to expire April 1, 2014. 17. Mayor Mezzo reappointed Debbie Manfredi, 39 Olivia Lane, Naugatuck, CT 06770 as a member of the Day Care Board of Directors, term to expire April 1, 2012. 18. Mayor Mezzo reappointed Lois Labriola, 88 Timothy Road, Naugatuck, CT 06770 as a member of the Day Care Board of Directors, term to expire April 1, 2012. 19. Mayor Mezzo reappointed Maria Oliveira, 66 Jolie Road, Naugatuck, CT 06770 as a member of the Day Care Board of Directors, term to expire April 1, 2012.  -5- Minutes – Board of Mayor and Burgesses Regular Meeting – April 5, 2011 20. Mayor Mezzo reappointed Mark Bowman, 48 Rustling Reed Road, Naugatuck, CT 06770 as a member of the Day Care Board of Directors, term to expire April 1, 2012. 21. VOTED: Unanimously on a motion by Deputy Mayor Rossi and seconded by Burgess Scully that the Board of Mayor and Burgesses refer the proposed Access Easement from the Borough of Naugatuck to the Connecticut Department of Transportation on 500 Cherry Street to the Planning Commission for a report pursuant to Section 8-24 of the General Statutes. 22. VOTED: Unanimously on a motion by Deputy Mayor Rossi and seconded by Burgess Scully that the Board of Mayor and Burgesses to authorize Mayor Mezzo to enter into an agreement with Florence Gaskills and the Borough of Naugatuck, pursuant to the Uniform Relocation Assistance Act. 23. VOTED: Unanimously on a motion by Deputy Mayor Rossi and seconded by Burgess Scully that the Board of Mayor and Burgesses waive the bid requirement for the “Stage Curtains for Davis Auditorium” to Drobka Scenic Inc., 338 Airline Avenue, Portland, CT 06480 in the amount of $33,932.00 as recommended by Mike Lynch, BOE Facility Engineer. 24. VOTED: Unanimously on a motion by Deputy Mayor Rossi and seconded by Burgess Scully that the Board of Mayor and Burgesses waive the bid requirement for the “Legacy Classic Acoustical Shell for Davis Auditorium” to Wenger, 555 Park Drive, P.O. Box 448, Owatonna, MN 55060 in the amount of $29,980.00 as recommended by Mike Lynch, BOE Facility Engineer. 25. VOTED: Unanimously on a motion by Deputy Mayor Rossi and seconded by Burgess Scully that the Board of Mayor and Burgesses authorize Mayor Robert Mezzo to enter into and execute all contracts and related documents with GeoDesign, Inc. to perform Environmental Studies of the Borough owned Train Station site at 195 Water Street, Naugatuck as described in the State of Connecticut Department of Economic and Community Development Financial Assistance Proposal for the Borough of Naugatuck dated September 2010.  -6- Minutes – Board of Mayor and Burgesses Regular Meeting – April 5, 2011 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 and authorize the Mayor to execute all contracts and related documents for the “Fireworks Display” to Pyrotecnico, 299 Wilson Road, New Castle, PA 16101 in the amount of $13,500.00 as recommended by Kim Eyre, Recreation Director. 27. VOTED: Unanimously on a motion by Deputy Mayor Rossi and seconded by Burgess Neth that the Board of Mayor and Burgesses in conjunction with the Naugatuck Day Care Center and the National Association for the Education of Young Children designate the week of April 10-17, 2011 as the Week of the Young Child. 28. 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: Adams Garcia, Jeffrey or Lillian $2.24 164 Horton Hill Road Naugatuck, CT 06770 2009-03-40039 Correcting 788 Carry Over 09 GL C/C 1210 BAC Tax Services $96.06 2375 N Glennville Drive Richardson, TX 75082 2009-03-40577 Overpaid Real Sharon Barnes 102 Brookside Ave. BAC Tax Services $1,690.49 2375 N Glennville Drive Richardson, TX 75082 2009-03-44233 Overpaid Real 99-7 Ridge Rd. Camilla Guimaraes ID 040-6810 BAC Tax Services $2,485.06 P. O. Box 10211 Van Nuys, CA 91499-6089 2009-03-40113 Overpaid Real Alexander Charles 104 Hoadley St. 2009-03-49187 Overpaid Real Frederick or Helen Scott 241 Rubber Ave. Barbieri, Antimo F. or Diane L. $88.51 1336 Rubber Avenue Naugatuck, CT 06770 2009-03-40535 Overpaid Real Barnett, John $55.29 42 Rustling Reed Road Naugatuck, CT 06770 05-01-1427 Overpaid MV  -7- Minutes – Board of Mayor and Burgesses – Regular Meeting – April 5, 2011 Bendler, Suzanne $2,997.07 124 Park Avenue Naugatuck, CT 06770 2009-03-40773 Overpaid Real Former Address 304 Donovan Rd. Blount, Shennita $15.98 19 Vincent Place Naugatuck, CT 06770 2009-01-2236 Overpaid MV Brennan, Shane $96.06 43 Hopkins Hill Road Naugatuck, CT 06770 2009-01-2821 Vets Omitted C/C 1898 Cab East LLC $ 729.12 P.O. BOX 105704 Atlanta, GA 30348 2009-01-3400 C/C 2105 Lease Term 4/2010 VIN# 1YVHP80C97M43245 2009-01-3395 C/C 2111 Lease Term 5/2010 VIN# 4M2CU97138KJ07414 2009-01-3417 C/C 2106 Lease Term 3/2010 VIN# 1FMYU9318KA36612 2009-01-3405 C/C 2109 Lease Term 2/2010 VIN# 1FMEU73E17UB46626 Caponi, Debra or Robert $3.53 36 Pleasant View Street Naugatuck, CT 06770 2009-01-3687 Plate Receipt C/C 1406 Cashetto, Peter or Frances $65.07 35 Victoria Lane Naugatuck, CT 06770 2009-03-41633 Overpaid Real Chipelo, Rosa $39.39 50 Nettleton Avenue Naugatuck, CT 06770 2009-01-4381 C/C 2096 Sold 7/10 Corelogic Tax Services $14.02 P. O. Box 961250 Fort Worth, TX 76161-0250 2009-03-41509 SQ Footage Converted To Garage C/C 1904 Corey, Kathleen $96.06 356 Millville Avenue Naugatuck, CT 06770 2009-03-42132 C/C 2054 Veterans Exempt Omitted CT Water Company $2,497.55 93 West Main Street Clinton, CT 06413-1600 2009-03-42007 Demolished Prior to 09 GL  -8- Minutes – Board of Mayor and Burgesses Regular Meeting – April 5, 2011 Curtiss, Charles or Isabelle 25.29 648 Chestnut Tree Hill Road Oxford, CT 06483 2009-03-42367 C/C 2133 Adjust Prev. 788 No Shed DCFS Trust $44.19 2050 Roanoke Road West Lake, TX 76262 2009-01-6070 C/C 2090 Lease Term 8/10 VIN #1J8GA591076161129 Desmond, John Edward or Viola $96.06 24 Scott Street Naugatuck, CT 06770 2009-03-42750 C/C 2055 Insufficient Exemption Eldridge, Margo $313.20 118 Hillhouse Road Waterbury, CT 06705 2009-1-7531 C/C 2/14 Waterbury Res 09 GL Fazliu, Bedri $11.21 194 Inwood Drive Naugatuck, CT 06770 2009-1-7937 C/C 1418 Plate Receipt 8/10 Gura, Susan J. $14.41 3 Davin Drive Naugatuck, CT 06770 2009-03-44246 Overpaid Real Hallock, Yocher $100.39 29 Culver Street Naugatuck, CT 06770 2009-01-26535 Vets Omitted C/C 1914 Honda Lease Trust $103.43 600 Kelly Way Holyoke, MA 01040 2009-02-2057 C/C 2097 Lease Term 5/10 VIN# 1HGFA16886LO75984 Honda Lease Trust $314.44 600 Kelly Way Holyoke, MA 01040 2009-01-27066 C/C 2142 Sold 11/2009 VIN# 1HGCM56727A076280 Heminger, Jonathon $18.00 20 Busher Lane Hamden, CT 06518 2006-01-10951 Overpaid MV  -9- Minutes – Board of Mayor and Burgesses – Regular Meeting – April 5, 2011 Israel, Steven $96.06 264 Evening Star Drive Naugatuck, CT 06770 2009-0111552 Apply Vets Exempt C/C 2059 Levi, Conti Attorney $1,361.97 355 Prospect Street Torrington, CT 06790 2009-03-42795 Overpaid Real Devingo, Louis Estate of 146-3 Coach Circle Marino, Charles $3.79 153 Gorman Street Naugatuck, CT 06770 2007-01-15141 Overpaid MV Naugatuck Savings Bank $6427.22 Attention: Gail McManus 251 Church Street Naugatuck, CT 06770 2009-03-42144 Overpaid Real 776 Rubber Ave Cornerstone Custom Builders 2009-03-50468 Overpaid Real 24-26 Cherry St Vieira, Manuel Naugatuck Valley Savings and Loan $299.08 333 Church Street Naugatuck, CT 06770 2009-03-40009 Overpaid Real Abate, Kristopher 42 Visconti Dr. 2009-03-50631 Overpaid Real Warren, Martin 120 East Waterbury Rd. 2009-03-47875 Overpaid Real Peterson, Kenneth or Eileen 10 Lines Hill Naugatuck Valley Savings and Loan $2,766.80 Attention: Patty Sheedy 333 Church Street Naugatuck, CT 06770 2009-03-43240 Overpaid Real Evon, David or Lorraine 170 Inwood Dr. 2009-03-44514 Overpaid Real Hess, Warren Terrace Ave. 2009-03-45555 Overpaid Real Lastra, John or Debra 50 Hickory Rd. 2009-03-43492 Overpaid Real Flach, Norman Jr. 56 Beacon Manor Rd. Nguyen, Khac Truongchinh $358.62 30 Rita Avenue Bridgeport, CT 06606 2009-01-17324 Bridgeport Resident C/C 1980 Oko, Jan $203.68 96 Gold Street Apt 3N New Britain, CT 06053 2009-1-17812 C/C 2176 Repo 11/2009 Old Farm Estates $70.92 164 Maple Hill Road Naugatuck, CT 06770 2009-3-47435 C/C 2/22 Correct Assessment  -10- Minutes – Board of Mayor and Burgesses Regular Meeting – April 5, 2011 Rice, Patricia or Steve $26.58 7421 Fairfax Drive Port Richey, FL 34668-5719 2009-01-20325 C/C 2185 Florida Res 4/10 Ryder Truck Rental Inc. $10,074.52 99 Murphy Road Hartford, CT 06114 2004/02/4843 C/C 2147 Non Resident Prior to 04 GL Plate # 39542A 2005/01/21777 C/C 2149 Waterbury Res. Prior to 05 GL Plate #39542A 2006/01/21796 C/C 2148 Non Resident Prior to 06 GL Plate #39542A 2007/01/21652 C/C 2150 Waterbury Res. Prior to 07 GL Plate #39542A 2008/01/21511 C/C 2151 Waterbury Res. Prior to 08 GL Plate #39542A 2009/01/21324 C/C 2152 Waterbury Res. Prior to 09 GL Plate #39542A 2009/01/21325 C/C 2153 Waterbury Res. Prior to 09 GL Plate #39881A Sanderson, Eric or Christine $190.62 496 City Hill Street Naugatuck, CT 06770 2009-03-48951 C/C 2053 Vets Omitted 2008-03-48964 C/C 2068 Vets Omitted Sierra, Victor $943.33 P. O. Box 1814 Naugatuck, CT 06770 2009-01-22675 Waterbury Res C/C 2403 2008-01-22866 Waterbury Res C/C 2402 Sirois, Yvonne $30.65 180 Hillside Avenue Apt 2 Naugatuck, CT 06770 2009-01-22891 Overpaid MV Tanner, Wayne $4.33 88 Lantern Park Drive Naugatuck, CT 06770 2009-1-24137 C/C 2131 Sold 6/2010 Thornton, Timothy $1,000.00 1081 New Haven Rd 7F Naugatuck, CT 06770 2009-03-50113 Overpaid Real Wells, Fargo $22.98 Attention: Amy Van Baale 1 Home Campus MAC X 2302 04D Des Moines, IA 50328-0001 2009-03-44465 Overpaid Real Heltzel, Thomas 51-8b Brook St.  -11- Minutes – Board of Mayor and Burgesses Regular Meeting – April 5, 2011 Wells Fargo $1,529.60 1 Home Campus Mac x2302-04d Attention: Financial Support Unit Region One Des Moines, IA 50328-0001 2009-03-Overpaid Real Paul Turner 39-4D Horton Hill Rd. Wells, Fargo $2,328.75 1 Home Campus Mac x2302-04d Attention: Financial Support Unit Region One Des Moines, IA 50328-0001 2009-03-45964 Overpaid Real Lydem, Lance Overpaid Real 63 Evelyn Dr Wilcox, Kelly $468.53 54 Quinn Street Naugatuck, CT 06770 2007-1-26418 C/C 2180 Beacon Falls Resident Prior to 07 GL 2008-1-26303 C/C 2181 Beacon Falls Resident Prior to GL Wilmot, David or Christine $98.62 308 E Gunntown Road Naugatuck, CT 06770 2009-03-50800 Overpaid Real Mayor Mezzo appointed Burgess Fragoso temporary chair of the meeting. 29. Public Comment – None 30. Burgess Comments/Sub-Committee Reports Burgess Scully wished Burgess Fragoso good luck. Mayor Mezzo wished Burgess Fragoso good luck and God bless. Burgess Burns wished everyone the best in the election. Deputy Mayor Rossi passed out literature regarding the VNA. She said the Carriage House Account Committee purchased a popcorn machine and overhauled the pool table. The Deputy Mayor said it was a privilege to work together on this board. Even though there were times when they did not agree, they handled it with respect for one another. (Deputy Mayor Rossi’s comments are attached as submitted.) Burgess Kuczenski said he will miss Burgess Fragoso and thanked her for helping him on the Board. Burgess Neth congratulated Mary Lou Sharon for an endless job she did pertaining to the environment. He said Burgess Woodfield was a tremendous asset and he will miss him deeply. Burgess Neth said Burgess Fragoso is awesome and has an unbelievable passion for the Borough of Naugatuck. She is a terrific servant and he will miss her cookies, cakes and pies. He said she will be extremely missed and hopes she will volunteer until the end of the budget process. Burgess Neth said it has been a privilege and honor to serve with his colleagues. He wished them good luck.  -12- Minutes – Board of Mayor and Burgesses Regular Meeting – April 5, 2011 Burgess Ciacciarella congratulated Mr. Woodfield for his many years of service. He wished everyone good luck. Burgess Fragoso said she hopes the Board will remain conscientious on the lease for Jesse Camille’s. She reported the Police Department is looking for funds to combine and create a central dispatch. The Fire Department had a high call volume with fifty responses in March for flooding. She wished Burgess Woodfield a wonderful and happy retirement. He was helpful to her from day one. God speed. Burgess Fragoso told the Board thank you and wished them the best of luck on the election. God bless. 31. VOTED: Unanimously on a motion by Deputy Mayor Rossi and seconded by Burgess Burns to adjourn the meeting at 8:52 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