Board of Mayor and Burgesses

MINUTES REGULAR MEETING BOARD OF MAYOR AND BURGESSES JULY 3, 2012 1. Mayor Robert A. Mezzo called the regular meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. with the following in attendance: BURGESSES: PRESS: T. K. Rossi L. Jackson A. Malik M. Bronko R. Neth L. Marshall R. Burns R. San Angelo F. Musante M. Ciacciarella, absent P. Scully, Sr. C. Ernsky RESIDENTS: None DEPARTMENT HEADS: OTHERS: E. Carter, Mayoral Aide Attorney E. Fitzpatrick J. Stewart, Public Works Director R. Krzykowski, EDC 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 Burns that the Board of Mayor and Burgesses approve the minutes of the regular meetings of May 1, 2012 and June 5, 2012. 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 June. Each member received copies for review. 5. VOTED: Unanimously on a motion by Deputy Mayor Rossi and seconded by Burgess Scully to recess to Executive Session at 6:01 p.m. for discussion on the following: Strategy and Negotiations (EMS Services Contract), Real Estate (Issues related thereto and Downtown Properties) and Collective Bargaining (Police Bargaining Unit) inviting in Attorney E. Fitzpatrick. Mayor Mezzo reconvened the meeting at 7:05 p.m. 6. The following motion emanated from Executive Session. 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 appoint an EMS Advisory Committee of at least seven members and no more than nine.  -2- Minutes – Board of Mayor and Burgesses Regular Meeting – July 3, 2012 7. VOTED: Unanimously on a motion by Deputy Mayor Rossi and seconded by Burgess Neth that the Board of Mayor and Burgesses recess to the Retirement Board at 7:05 p.m. Mayor Mezzo reconvened the meeting at 7:08 p.m. 8. Public Comment – Open Topic Dan Sheridan, Finance Board member and District Advancement Chair for the Boy Scouts of America, thanked Mayor Mezzo, Jim Stewart and Bob Roland for always supporting the young men trying to achieve their Eagle Scout rank. He spoke about Ryan Caulfield who recently spent 171 hours with his crew repairing and painting the benches on the green for his Eagle Scout service project. Unfortunately some benches have been damaged due to vandalism. Mr. Sheridan asked the board to increase police presence or implement some type of deterrent so Ryan’s hard work and others after him will not go in vain. 9. Burgess Comments – Open Topic Burgess Bronko questioned the fundraiser for an ice skating rink and asked if it had gone through the Park Commission. He also asked if advertisement signs could be taken down from poles throughout the town. Deputy Mayor Rossi congratulated Mr. Burns and Mrs. Knowles for being honored by the Naugatuck High School Alumni Association. She thanked them very much for their service. Mayor Mezzo said he shares the same sentiments as the Deputy Mayor. Burgess Burns thanked the Mayor and Ed Carter for their help getting rid of a rat problem in a neighborhood. He asked if the Public Works Department would take care of the protruding nails on the gazebo. Burgess Scully congratulated two long time friends Dorothy Knowles and Bob Burns. Burgess Jackson congratulated Mr. Burns, Mrs. Knowles and the newly promoted police officers. She also congratulated the Class of 2012. 10. Mayor Mezzo reappointed David Cronin (D), 75 Damson Lane, Naugatuck, CT 06770 as an alternate member of the Zoning Board of Appeals, term to expire July 1, 2017. 11. Mayor Mezzo reappointed Elizabeth Forlenzo, 365 Spring Street, Naugatuck, CT 06770 as a member of the Blight Citation Hearing Board, term to expire July 1, 2015. 12. Mayor Mezzo approved the reappointment of Dr. Geoffrey Drawbridge, 21 Briarwood Circle, Naugatuck, CT 06770 to the Naugatuck Youth Services Bureau Advisory Board.  -3- Minutes – Board of Mayor and Burgesses Regular Meeting – July 3, 2012 13. Mayor Mezzo approved the reappointment of John Roman, 67 Glenview Drive, Kensington, CT 06037 to the Naugatuck Youth Services Bureau Advisory Board. 14. Mayor Mezzo approved the reappointment of Jane Walsh, 315 Millville Avenue, Naugatuck, CT 06770 to the Naugatuck Youth Services Bureau Advisory Board. 15. 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 Johanna Clisham, 17 Rustic Oak Drive, Southington, CT 06489 as a member of the Naugatuck Visiting Nurses Association Advisory Committee, term to expire July 1, 2015. 16. 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 Jean Frennesson, 182 Park Avenue, Naugatuck, CT 06770 as a member of the Naugatuck Visiting Nurses Association Advisory Committee, term to expire July 1, 2015. 17. 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 Maria Rodrigues, 185 Maple Street, Naugatuck, CT 06770 as a member of the Naugatuck Visiting Nurses Association Advisory Committee, term to expire July 1, 2015. 18. Motion by Deputy Mayor Rossi and seconded by Burgess Scully that the Board of Mayor and Burgesses accept and approve the Charter Revision Ballot Questions as presented subject to advice and/or suggested revisions from the Connecticut Secretary of the State in consultation with Borough Attorney N. W. Hess, III. Motion withdrawn. VOTED: Unanimously on a motion by Deputy Mayor Rossi and seconded by Burgess Scully that the Board of Mayor and Burgesses accept and approve the Charter Revision Ballot Questions as presented and amended this evening subject to advice and/or suggested revisions from the Connecticut Secretary of the State in consultation with Borough Attorney N. W. Hess, III. 19. Mayor Mezzo and the burgesses discussed the possibility of forming a Conservation Commission. A draft Conservation Commission Ordinance was  -4- Minutes – Board of Mayor and Burgesses – Regular Meeting – July 3, 2012 written and presented to the borough board for their input as well as the input from all four land use boards. Concerns were expressed whether this new commission could stop the Board of Mayor and Burgesses from implementing what they voted to do with the land recently purchased on Andrew Mountain Road. Another concern was if the commission can stall the process with future land purchases. No action was taken. 20. VOTED: Unanimously on a motion by Deputy Mayor Rossi and seconded by Burgess Scully that the Board of Mayor and Burgesses authorize the acceptance of the Code of Ethics Ordinance as amended and as presented this evening. 21. VOTED: Unanimously on a motion by Deputy Mayor Rossi and seconded by Burgess Neth that the Board of Mayor and Burgesses approve the bids for “Landscaping Contractors for Blighted Properties” to the following vendors as per bid as recommended by Acting Blight Officer Edward Carter: ICES, Inc. All Lawn Care 35 Elm Street 12 Sperry Street Naugatuck, CT 06770 Waterbury, CT 06702 Hillview Property Maintenance LLC 74 Hillview Street Naugatuck, CT 06770 22. 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 execute all contracts and related documents with Naugatuck Pop Warner, Inc. in regard to lighting around the field on the Hop Brook School property as recommended by Public Works Director James Stewart. 23. 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: Chapter Trustee Molly Whiton $39.14 10 Columbus Boulevard Hartford, CT 06106 2006-01-225684 Overpaid on MV Scott, Jr., Frederick L. 241 Rubber Avenue Conklin, Lyann M. $19.35 31 Maple Hill Road Naugatuck, CT 06770 2010-01-4847 Overpaid MV  -5- Minutes – Board of Mayor and Burgesses Regular Meeting – July 3, 2012 Delpo, Paul or Dorine $10.75 11 Woodside Drive Naugatuck, CT 06770 2010-01-6348 Overpaid MV Gramlich, Robert $10.50 375 Hillside Avenue Naugatuck, CT 06770 10-01-9780 C/C #1150 Plate Receipt 8/2011 Janiszewski, Roman $8.53 71 Brennan Street Naugatuck, CT 06770 2010-01-11705 C/C 881 Plate Receipt Mckenzie, Joan $1,856.79 51-7D Brook Street Naugatuck, CT 06770 2008-03-46514 Overpaid Real Naugatuck Savings Bank $2,403.99 251 Church Street Naugatuck, CT 06770 Attention: Sue Vincent 2010-03-71887 Overpayment Real 365 Hillside Avenue Neretich, Elaine $2.31 18 Simsberry Road Naugatuck, CT 06770 2010-01-17157 Overpaid MV Neretich, Gregg $2.00 18 Simsberry Road Naugatuck, CT 06770 2010-01-17157 Overpaid MV Uszakiewicz, Casmir $98.43 C/O Lynn Clark Executrix for Estate of Casmir Uszakiewicz 27 Albion Street Naugatuck, CT 06770 2010-01-25150 C/C Vets Exemption Omitted Virdee, Hanspal $6.00 31 Country Hollow Road Naugatuck, CT 06770 10-01-25498 Overpaid MV Mayor Mezzo abstained. 24. Public Comment Charter Revision Ballot Question number three is vague and may be difficult to understand for the average person.  -6- Minutes – Board of Mayor and Burgesses Regular Meeting – July 3, 2012 25. Burgess Comments/Sub-Committee Reports Burgess Jackson said the Naugatuck Housing Authority is still conducting interviews for a Section Eight Manager. She wished everyone a Happy Fourth of July. Burgess Scully wished everyone a Happy Fourth of July. Burgess Burns wished everyone a happy holiday. Mayor Mezzo wished everyone a happy holiday. Deputy Mayor Rossi reported the Fire Department responded to 100 incidents in June. She thanked the Fire Department for all of their efforts on the recent house fire limiting the damage to only one room. The Deputy Mayor thanked the Fire Department Engine Committee for all of the hard work they have put into creating the bid to purchase a new fire engine. She wished everyone a Happy July Fourth. Burgess Ernsky reminded everyone the concerts on the green have begun and will be held every Tuesday evening at 7 p.m. 26. VOTED: Unanimously on a motion by Deputy Mayor Rossi and seconded by Burgess Scully to adjourn the meeting at 8:20 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/Administrative Assistant/File