Board of Mayor and Burgesses

MINUTES REGULAR MEETING BOARD OF MAYOR AND BURGESSES JANUARY 3, 2012 1. Mayor Robert A. Mezzo called the regular meeting to order at 5:34 p.m. with the following in attendance: BURGESSES: PRESS: T. K. Rossi L. Jackson R. DeRosa M. Bronko R. Neth A. Malik R. Burns R. San Angelo L. Weschler M. Ciacciarella P. Scully C. Ernsky OTHERS: RESIDENTS: E. Fitzpatrick, Attorney One R. Krzykowski, EDC DEPARTMENT HEADS: S. Baummer, Recycling Coordinator K. Hanks, Fire Chief J. Stewart, Public Works Director T. Stieber, VNA Director K. Eyre, Recreation Director W. McAllister, Controller 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 6, 2011 and the special meetings of December 14, 2011 and December 28, 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 December. 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 5:35 p.m. for discussion on the following: Personnel (Human Resources), Collective Bargaining (Naugatuck Teachers’ League Contract), Real Estate (Negotiations) inviting in Attorney E. Fitzpatrick, Attorney N. Grello, Controller W. McAllister, BOE Superintendent J. Tindall-Gibson and BOE Chairman D. Heller. Mayor Mezzo reconvened the meeting at 7:24 p.m. C. Ernsky and R. San Angelo were absent when the meeting reconvened.  -2- Minutes – Board of Mayor and Burgesses Regular Meeting – January 3, 2012 6. There were no motions emanating from Executive Session. 7. Public Comment – None 8. Burgess Comments – Open Topic Burgess Neth said the borough controller endorsed the Charter Revision Commission’s proposed update to the Bidding Process in the Charter. Burgess Bronko said he was happy to hear the Zoning Commission decided to look into the regulations regarding business signs being placed at the intersection on Meadow Street by the Senior Center. 9. Mayor Mezzo appointed Dawn Luna, 7 Arlene Drive, Ansonia, CT 06401 as a member of the Day Care Board of Directors, filling the unexpired term of M. Oliveira, term to expire April 1, 2012. 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 Mary Pelletier, 23 Fuller Street, Naugatuck, CT 06770 as a member of the Saunders Trust Advisory Board, 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 Reverend Timothy Leggett, 207 Millville Avenue, Naugatuck, CT 06770 as a member of the Saunders Trust Advisory Board, term to expire January 1, 2015. 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 Dr. Stanley Dudrick, 40 Beecher Street, Naugatuck, CT 06770 as a member of the Saunders Trust Advisory Board, term to expire January 1, 2015. 13. 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 Robert E. Stauffer (U), 53 Coventry Lane, Naugatuck, CT 06770 as an alternate member of the Board of Assessment Appeals, filling the expired term of F. Fonseca, term to expire February 1, 2014. 14. Motion by Deputy Mayor Rossi and seconded by Burgess Neth that the Board of Mayor and Burgesses adopt a resolution for a Regional Animal Control Facility Feasibility Study and endorses the Regional Performance Incentive Program proposal referenced in Section 5 of Public Act 11-61 (An Act Concerning  -3- Minutes – Board of Mayor and Burgesses – Regular Meeting – January 3, 2012 Responsible Growth) and authorizes Mayor Mezzo to sign and execute all related documents. ROLL CALL VOTE: FOR: OPPOSE: ABSTAIN Mayor Mezzo L. Jackson None None T. K. Rossi R. Neth R. Burns R. San Angelo M. Bronko P. Scully M. Ciacciarella Motion carried 9-0-0 R. San Angelo returned 7:35 p.m. 15. VOTED: Unanimously on a motion by Deputy Mayor Rossi and seconded by Burgess Neth that the Board of Mayor and Burgesses authorize the Mayor to execute all contracts and related documents for the Clinical Affiliation Agreement between Goodwin College and Naugatuck Visiting Nurses Association a.k.a. Goodwin College Student Nurse Program as recommended by VNA Director Teresa Stieber. Said agreement is subject to Borough Attorney approval. 16. VOTED: Unanimously on a motion by Deputy Mayor Rossi and seconded by Burgess Neth that the Board of Mayor and Burgesses refer to the Joint Boards of Mayor and Burgesses and Board of Finance a transfer request of $8,300.00 from Contingency to Fire Department – Repairs to Motor Vehicles, Repair to Engine 3, as recommended by Fire Chief Kenneth Hanks. C. Ernsky returned 7:40 p.m. 17. VOTED: Unanimously on a motion by Deputy Mayor Rossi and seconded by Burgess Neth that the Board of Mayor and Burgesses refer to the Joint Boards of Mayor and Burgesses and Board of Finance a transfer request of $4,700.00 from Contingency to Fire Department – Repairs to Motor Vehicles, Repair to Car 2 – 1999 Ford Expedition, as recommended by Fire Chief Kenneth Hanks. 18. Recycling Coordinator Sheila Baummer presented Tier Options for Municipal Solid Waste (MSW) and Recycling to the board. The board voted to award the MSW contract to CRRA but asked that the recycling portion be negotiated further with CWT, LLC (United Recycling of Shelton). VOTED: Unanimously on a motion by Burgess San Angelo and seconded by Burgess Burns that the Board of Mayor and Burgesses authorize the Mayor to execute all contracts and related documents with CRRA for the Municipal Solid Waste (MSW), Five Year Tier I Short – Term Option without recycling.  -4- Minutes – Board of Mayor and Burgesses – Regular Meeting – January 3, 2012 19. 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, P. O. Box 149 – NE, New Castle, PA 16103 in the amount of $13,500.00 as recommended by James Stewart, Public Works Director. 20. Public Works Director James Stewart and Recreation Director Kim Eyre discussed the condition of Hop Brook Swimming Pool. It will cost $250,000 to make repairs to the pool which will only provide a five to seven year life span before additional repairs need to be made. The entire pool could be replaced at a cost of $700,000 to $920,000. The pool will remain closed for this year due to the poor condition. The issue will be revisited at a Joint Boards meeting in the future. 21. VOTED: Unanimously on a motion by Deputy Mayor Rossi and seconded by Burgess Neth that the Board of Mayor and Burgesses authorize the Mayor to execute all contracts and related documents for the “Connecticut Transportation Enhancement Program, Application for Phase II Greenway Project” as recommended by James Stewart, Public Works Director. 22. Motion by Deputy Mayor Rossi and seconded by Burgess Neth that the Board of Mayor and Burgesses authorize the Mayor to enter into the following Memorandum of Understanding between the Borough of Naugatuck and the Greater Waterbury Transit District Board of Directors for a Municipal Grant Program for Seniors and Disabled Demand Responsive Transportation: The Greater Waterbury Transit District member Borough of Naugatuck enters into an agreement with the Greater Waterbury Transit District Board of Directors to jointly apply for the Municipal Grant Program for Senior and Disabled Demand Responsive Transportation (CGS 13b-38bb) FY 2013 (starting July 1, 2012 and ending June 30, 2013) from the Connecticut Department of Transportation. This Matching Grant Program is not intended to replace funds previously spent by municipalities on transporting the elderly or persons with disabilities. This program is intended to expand a coordinated transportation system for the elderly and persons with disabilities. The maximum amount each municipality can receive is based on two parts: 1.) The 2010 U.S. Census count of people 60 years and older in the municipality relative to the state’s population of people 60 years or older is 50%, and 2.) The municipality’s square acreage relative to the state’s total square acreage is 50%.  -5- Minutes – Board of Mayor and Burgesses Regular Meeting – January 3, 2012 The municipality agrees to provide the Connecticut Department of Transportation with financial records of expenditures on transportation for the elderly and disabled and documentation of the level of ridership and hours of service, when requested to do so. The eight Greater Waterbury Transit District member municipalities will apply to the Municipal Grant Program for Senior and Disabled Demand Responsive Transportation (CGS 13b-38bb) as a group to provide coordinated transportation. These eight municipalities are Cheshire, Middlebury, Naugatuck, Prospect, Thomaston, Waterbury, Watertown and Wolcott. The Greater Waterbury Transit District will administer the grant, providing additional and coordinated transportation services to the elderly (60 years and older) and to persons with disabilities within the Greater Waterbury Transit District area. The grant will be used to cover administrative cost and operational cost relative to this program. The Greater Waterbury Transit District will coordinate with the municipal senior transportation service to perform this program. The Greater Waterbury Transit District will be responsible for required reporting information. The Greater Waterbury Transit District will be the recipient of the grant and will disburse the grant. The Greater Waterbury Transit District will be responsible for negotiating operational service or services. The Greater Waterbury Transit District administrative cost includes but is not limited to, office supplies and equipment, utilities, outreach, bookkeeper, auditor, travel, liability insurance, and meetings. The Greater Waterbury Transit District will provide operational policies and procedures for this program. ROLL CALL VOTE: FOR: OPPOSE: ABSTAIN Mayor Mezzo C. Ernsky None None T. K. Rossi L. Jackson R. Burns R. Neth M. Bronko R. San Angelo M. Ciacciarella P. Scully Motion carried 10-0-0  -6- Minutes – Board of Mayor and Burgesses – Regular Meeting – January 3, 2012 23. VOTED: Unanimously on a motion by Deputy Mayor Rossi and seconded by Burgess Neth that the Board of Mayor and Burgesses authorize the Mayor to sign the Annual Site Host Agreement and execute all contracts and related documents for the Senior Nutrition Program administered by New Opportunities, Inc. 24. 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: Barker, Frederick $13.33 46 Jones Road Naugatuck, CT 06770 2010-01-1406 Overpaid MV Bosco Realty Corp. $719.28 119 Krodel Road Naugatuck, CT 06770 2008-03-41047 C/C 1877 per Court Stip. 356.81 2009-03-41036 C/C 1878 per Court Stip. 362.47 Chase Auto Finance Corp. $270.68 P.O. Box 901098 Forth Worth, TX 76101 2010-01-4261 C/C 1833 Sold 3/2011 VIN# 454WX91D384405197 Chase Auto Finance Corp $2,703.97 P.O. Box 961227 Forth Worth, TX 76262 2010-03-50574 Overpaid Real Dykman, John J 41-6 Ridge Road 2010-03-46363 Overpaid Real Mendes, Mariangela 33-35 George Street 2010-03-48610 Overpaid Real Anderson, Eric and Christine 496 City Hill Street Connecticut Water Company $156.18 250 Meadow Street Naugatuck, CT 06770 2010-01-4876 C/C 1876 Sold 2/11 GMAC $28.54 9401 James Avenue S Street 140 Bloomington, MN 55431 2010-01-9497 C/C 1509 Lease Term 8/11 VIN# 1G1ZJ57B08F178159 GMAC $73.50 9401 James Avenue S Street 140 Bloomington, MN 55431 2010-01-9485 C/C 854 Lease Term 6/11 VIN# 1G8ZS57B68F233616 GMAC $73.50 9401 James Avenue S Street 140 Bloomington, MN 55431 2010-01-9484 C/C 855 Lease Term 6/11 VIN# 1G8ZS57B58F234529 GMAC $102.04 9401 James Avenue S Street 140 Bloomington, MN 55431 2010-01-9491 C/C 853 Lease Term 6/11 VIN# 1GNDT13S872310074  -7- Minutes – Board of Mayor and Burgesses Regular Meeting – January 3, 2012 GMAC $170.62 9401 James Avenue S Street 140 Bloomington, MN 55431 2010-01-9472 C/C 839 Sold 6/11 VIN# 1GNFK16327J371586 GMAC $190.63 9401 James Avenue S Street 140 Bloomington, MN 55431 2010-01-9490 C/C 852 Lease Term 6/11 GMAC $250.01 9401 James Avenue S Street 140 Bloomington, MN 55431 2010-01-9469 C/C 1711 Lease Term 3/11 VIN# 5GTDN13E878194927 Honda Lease Trust $91.54 600 Kelly Way Holyoke, MA 01040-9681 2010-01-11091 C/C 1873 Sold 6/11 VIN# 2HGFA16679H308477 Marino, Miguel $6.23 P.O. Box 1271 Naugatuck, CT 06770 10-01-14874 C/C 1728 MV Plate Receipt 8/11 Morales, Mildred $81.96 P.O. Box 1561 Naugatuck, CT 06770 2010-01-16447 C/C 2025 Totaled Prior To GL 2009-02-02993 C/C 2024 Totaled 6/2010 Rapczynski, Adam $34.80 265 Jones Road Naugatuck, CT 06770 2010-01-19955 Overpaid MV Torello, Joyce $250.00 108 Clark Road Unit 47 Naugatuck, CT 06770 2010-03-74783 Overpaid Real Zver, Jason M. $178.49 37 Mulberry Street Naugatuck, CT 06770 2010-01-26833 C/C 1850 Totaled 11/10 25. VOTED: Unanimously on a motion by Burgess Neth and seconded by Deputy Mayor Rossi that the Board of Mayor and Burgesses add to the agenda a motion to add John Tindall-Gibson as an ex-officio member of the High School Building Committee. 26. VOTED: Unanimously on a motion by Burgess Neth and seconded by Burgess Scully that the Board of Mayor and Burgesses add John Tindall-Gibson as an ex-officio member of the High School Building Committee.  -8- Minutes – Board of Mayor and Burgesses Regular Meeting – January 3, 2012 27. Public Comment – None 28. Burgess Comments/Sub-Committee Reports Deputy Mayor Rossi thanked Deputy Chief Murray and Lieutenant Harrison for the useful safety information they provided at the TRIAD presentation. The Fire Department responded to 1924 incidents in year 2011 and 1386 incidents in year 2010. The EMS Subcommittee is reviewing contracts. (Deputy Mayor Rossi’s comments are attached as submitted.) Burgess Scully said the Ordinance 83 Subcommittee is almost ready to present its recommendation to the entire borough board. Burgess Jackson attended her first Youth Services meeting and is very impressed with the work they do. (Burgess Jackson’s comments are attached as submitted.) 29. VOTED: Unanimously on a motion by Burgess Scully and seconded by Burgess Neth to adjourn the meeting at 9:00 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