Board of Mayor and Burgesses

MINUTES REGULAR MEETING BOARD OF MAYOR AND BURGESSES DECEMBER 3, 2013 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 R. Neth L. Marshall M. Bronko A. Olbrys P. Singley R. Burns . P. Scully, Sr. L. Weschler C. Ernsky, absent R. Vitale L. Jackson, arrived 6:54 p.m. RESIDENTS: Three DEPARTMENT HEADS: J. Stewart, Public Works Director R. Butler, Jr., Controller R. Clark, Golf Pro/Pro Shop Manager J. Goggin, Tax Collector J. Lawlor, Human Resources Director OTHERS: D. Sheridan, Finance Board Attorney E. Fitzpatrick R. Krzykowski, Planning Commission E. Jamieson, Smartlink Attorney L. Chiocchio 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 Scully that the Board of Mayor and Burgesses approve the minutes of the regular meeting of November 6, 2013. 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 November. 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: Personnel (Golf Pro/Pro Shop Manager and Public Works Superintendent), Contract Negotiations (EMS) and Pending Litigation inviting in Attorney Edward Fitzpatrick, Human Resources Director John Lawlor and Public Works Director James Stewart. Mayor Mezzo reconvened the meeting at 7:00 p.m. 6. The following motion emanated from Executive Session.  -2- Minutes – Board of Mayor and Burgesses Regular Meeting – December 3, 2013 Motion by Deputy Mayor Rossi and seconded by Burgess Scully that the Board of Mayor and Burgesses authorize the Mayor to enter into an employment agreement by and between the Borough of Naugatuck and Robert Clark and to sign all related documents. Deputy Mayor Rossi abstained. 7. Public Comment Thanked the Public Works Department for the new signage at Gunntown Passive Park. 8. Burgess Comments – Open Topic Burgess Vitale praised the JR ROTC for the excellent job cleaning Linden Park. Burgess Jackson attended the DARE Graduation at Cross Street School before the meeting this evening and said they did an awesome job. She congratulated the students at Hillside School who will have their DARE Graduation tomorrow. Burgess Scully welcomed Alex Olbrys as a member on the board. Burgess Burns welcomed Alex Olbrys. He asked the Mayor to look into DARE Graduation Ceremonies being held on the same nights as the monthly borough board meetings. Burgesses are unable to attend the ceremony when the conflict happens. Mayor Mezzo welcomed Alex Olbrys. Deputy Mayor Rossi congratulated the following people on receiving awards: Jim Desmaris for the Franklin Johnson Citizenship Award, Joseph Healy, Manuel Matos, Robert Stauffer and John McSherry for the Robert Genovese Patriotism Award and Larry Erickson for the Paul Harris Fellow Award. She thanked Beacon Brook for inviting her to their open house. She congratulated the students of City Hill Middle School for their artwork and performance at the Mayor’s Inauguration. She wished Coliseum Pawn well on the opening of their business. Naugatuck Fire and Police Departments will be holding toy drives this weekend. She congratulated the Fire Police for a successful food drive. The Deputy Mayor said a lengthy discussion took place at the last Fire Commission meeting regarding the poor radio service the Fire Department has been dealing with for quite some time. The issue is that firefighters on scene are able to communicate with each other but communication with dispatch can and has been lost. Burgess Neth remembers the Capital Committee having discussions six or seven years ago regarding a town wide communication system going from the old band to the digital band. He said the high school project is going extremely smooth. Burgess Bronko said the Day Care is doing well. They received their recertification. He said they have a full load of children and will not loose funding. Burgess Olbrys said he was honored to be at the meeting. He thanked everyone for their kind words. He attended the 100th anniversary celebration of Troop 102. 9. VOTED: Unanimously on a motion by Deputy Mayor Rossi and seconded by Burgess Burns that the Board of Mayor and Burgesses approve the appointment of Tracy L. DeBarber (R), 815 Maple Hill Road, Naugatuck, CT 06770 as a regular member of the Inland Wetlands Commission, filling the unexpired term of Alexander Olbrys, term to expire January 1, 2015.  -3- Minutes – Board of Mayor and Burgesses Regular Meeting – December 3, 2013 10. 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 Frank DiPerna (R), 25 Walnut Street, Naugatuck, CT 06770 as an alternate member of the Finance Board, filling the expired term of Kimberly Kiernan, term to expire June 1, 2016. Mayor Mezzo swore in Frank DiPerna as a member of the Finance Board. 11. VOTED: Unanimously on a motion by Deputy Mayor Rossi and seconded by Burgess Scully that the Board of Mayor and Burgesses confirm the appointments of the following Assistant Registrars of Vital Statistics, terms to run from January 6, 2014 to January 4, 2016: Leslie K. Mazur Elisa Levesque Terry Magnamo 51 Andrew Avenue #181 96 Village Circle 41 Bridle Trail Drive Naugatuck, CT 06770 Naugatuck, CT 06770 Naugatuck, CT 06770 12. VOTED: Unanimously on a motion by Deputy Mayor Rossi and seconded by Burgess Scully that the Board of Mayor and Burgesses confirm the appointments of the following Subregistrars of Vital Statistics, terms to run concurrently with the Town Clerk and Registrar of Vital Statistics, January 6, 2014 to January 4, 2016, as directed by law; as if read: Joseph A. Zembruski John W. Ford Naugatuck Valley Memorial Funeral Home Alderson Funeral Home 240 North Main Street 201 Meadow Street Naugatuck, CT 06770 Naugatuck, CT 06770 Steven P. Zembruski Daniel J. Ford Naugatuck Valley Memorial Funeral Home Alderson Funeral Home 240 North Main Street 201 Meadow Street Naugatuck, CT 06770 Naugatuck, CT 06770 John DiCarlo Buckmiller Brothers Funeral Homes, Inc. 82 Fairview Avenue Naugatuck, CT 06770 13. Mayor Mezzo reappointed the Law Firm of Fitzpatrick, Mariano & Santos, PC, 203 Church Street, Naugatuck, CT 06770 as Borough Attorneys effective June 1, 2013, term to expire November 30, 2015. 14. Mayor Mezzo made Burgess Liaison appointments to the following commissions; as if read: Deputy Mayor T. K. Rossi Elderly, Fire, NEDC Burgess M. Bronko Day Care, Park, River Walk  -4- Minutes – Board of Mayor and Burgesses Regular Meeting – December 3, 2013 Burgess R. Burns Pension, Police, River Walk, Street Lights, VNA Burgess C. Ernsky Arts, NEDC, Police, Street Burgess L. Jackson Golf, Housing Authority, Park, Police, NYS Burgess R. Neth Finance, Park Burgess A. Olbrys Arts, Day Care, Planning, River Walk, VNA Burgess P. Scully EDC, Inland Wetlands, River Walk, WPCA, Zoning Burgess R. Vitale Finance, Fire, Park, Police, Street 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 Open Space and Watershed Land Acquisition Grant and Easement Agreement as approved by borough counsel. 16. 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 execute a Subordination Agreement in connection with a sewer lien in a form approved by borough counsel. 17. 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 approve a one year extension for the RICOH Copier Contract with a 15% discount and authorize Controller Robert W. Butler, Jr. to execute all contracts and related documents. 18. Discussion will continue at a later date regarding setting the Rate for Bailiffs. No action was taken. 19. Discussion/possible action regarding the Acceptance of the Unaccepted Roads. Tabled. 20. Motion by Deputy Mayor Rossi and seconded by Burgess Scully that the Board of Mayor and Burgesses authorize Mayor Mezzo to execute all contracts and related documents for the AT&T Cell Tower at the Heights Property – Spring Street as recommended by Borough Engineer Wayne Zirolli and the Planning Commission. Motion withdrawn. VOTED: Unanimously on a motion by Deputy Mayor Rossi and seconded by Burgess Scully that pursuant to Section 8-24 of the General Statutes the Board of Mayor and Burgesses may approve the lease of borough property know as the Heights Property located at 211 Spring Street for a cell tower to be constructed by New Cingular Wireless PCS, LLC AT&T as approved by the Planning Commission and the Borough Attorney.  -5- Minutes – Board of Mayor and Burgesses Regular Meeting – December 3, 2013 21. Motion by Deputy Mayor Rossi and seconded by Burgess Burns that the Board of Mayor and Burgesses authorize Mayor Mezzo to preserve the Naugatuck to Shelton corridor in the Regional Planning Agency Consolidation regardless of the city designated to be with Naugatuck. RESULT OF VOTE: FOR OPPOSE ABSTAIN Mayor R. Mezzo L. Jackson P. Scully, Sr. None T. K. Rossi R. Neth M. Bronko A. Olbrys R. Burns . R. Vitale Motion carried 8-1-0 22. 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 a Notice of Intent – Nutmeg Network Grant Application to be submitted to the Office of Policy and Management. 23. VOTED: Unanimously on a motion by Deputy Mayor Rossi and seconded by Burgess Burns that the Board of Mayor and Burgesses authorize the potential usage of purchasing consortiums: WSCA (Western States Contracting Alliance) and PEPPM (Pennsylvania Education Purchasing Program for Microcomputers) for the municipal government. 24. VOTED: Unanimously on a motion by Deputy Mayor Rossi and seconded by Burgess Scully that the Board of Mayor and Burgesses authorize Controller Robert W. Butler, Jr. to refund the following tax refunds approved by Tax Collector James Goggin; as if read: Aerial Electric Inc. $58.24 26 Hotchkiss Street Naugatuck, CT 06770 2012-01-165 c/c 1319 Plate Return 08/13 Asselin, Marc $6.28 5 Rosewood Court Naugatuck, CT 06770 2012-01-1007 Overpaid MV Asselin, Roseann $1,076.99 10885 Se Federal Highway Unit 9 Hobe Sounds, FL 33455 2012-03-40434 c/c 1639 Incorrect Assessment Barth, Louis $103.67 95 Joseph Road Naugatuck, CT 06770 2011-01-1506 c/c 1450 Apply Vets Exempt  -6- Minutes – Board of Mayor and Burgesses Regular Meeting – December 3, 2013 Batista, Carlos B. Jr. and Jenn $2,345.06 4 Woodcrest Drive Naugatuck, CT 06770 2012-03-40661 c/c 1652 Correct Dwelling Assessed Value 2012-03-40661 c/c 1641 Property Spilt Correct Bauer, Barbara $16.58 171 Conrad Street Naugatuck, CT 06770 2012-01-1603 c/c 1392 Plate Return 07/13 Bedini, Louis or Catherine $37.18 449 Millville Avenue Naugatuck, CT 06770 2012-01-1712 c/c 1762 Sold 07/13 Bendler, Paul $12.10 39 Burnham Road Lebanon, CT 06249 2012-01-1836 Overpaid MV Bergin, Ronald $160.83 36 Debbie Lane Naugatuck, CT 06770 2012-01-1908 Overpaid MV CAB East LLC $194.25 Ford Credit Personal Property Tax P.O. Box 67000 Department #231601 Detroit, MI 48267-2316 2011-01-3334 c/c 1558 Sold 03/12 CAB East LLC $225.52 Ford Credit Personal Property Tax P.O. Box 67000 Department #231601 Detroit, MI 48267-2316 2012-01-26257 c/c 1317 Plate Receipt 08/13 VIN# 1FAHP3F27CL335354 2011-01-3332 c/c 1490 Sold 02/12 VIN# 1FMCU9DG9AKC30649 Carey, Elaine or Thomas $130.46 50 Fairchild Street Naugatuck, CT 06770 2012-01-3711 c/c 1477 Plate Return 11/12 Chuckta, Dolores $18.61 1013 Weid Drive Naugatuck, CT 06770 2012-01-4368 c/c 1718 Plate Return 10/13  -7- Minutes – Board of Mayor and Burgesses Regular Meeting – December 3, 2013 Corelogic Real Tax Service $6,670.94 Refund Dept P.O. Box 961250 Fort Worth, TX 76161-9858 2012-03-50149 Overpaid Real Christopher Vinci 2012-03-41317 Overpaid Real Barbara Burns Corelogic Real Tax Service $8,565.76 Refund Dept P.O. Box 961250 Fort Worth, TX 76161-9858 2012-03-46989 Overpaid Real Suzanne Newman 2012-03-45984 Overpaid Real Edmund and Deborah Marchetti 2012-03-45528 Overpaid Real Michael Lepage 2012-03-46194 Overpaid Real Daniel Matosian Costa, Rui $80.64 22 Sierra Ridge Road Naugatuck, CT 06770 2012-01-5148 Board of Assessment Appeals Curtiss, Michael $12.54 42 Sharon Avenue 2nd FL Naugatuck, CT 06770 2012-01-5554 c/c 1375 Plate Return 08/13 Dean, Waller $40.60 592 Horton Hill Road Naugatuck, CT 06770 2011-04-30917 c/c 1841 Assessed Incorrect Desai, Nihitkumar $37.18 4000 Dunwoody Park Apt 4207 Dunwoody, GA 30338 2012-01-6412c/c 1562 GA Resident 08/13 Desai, Nihitkumar $51.97 4000 Dunwoody Park Apt 4207 Dunwoody, GA 30338 2012-01-6413 c/c 1561 GA Resident 08/13 Desousa, Paulo J $38.08 1375 New Haven Road Naugatuck, CT 06770 2012-01-6449 c/c 1441 Plate Return 08/13 Enterprise FM Trust $139.81 600 Corp Park Drive St Louis, MO 63105 2012-01-7499 c/c 1765 Sold 06/13 VIN# 1FMCU9C70AKC58681  -8- Minutes – Board of Mayor and Burgesses Regular Meeting – December 3, 2013 Fickes, Robert W. and Bethany Ann $603.15 55 Phyllis Drive Naugatuck, CT 06770 2012-03-52412 Overpaid Real Gatinho, Moises $68.73 124 Hill Street Ext. Naugatuck, CT 06770 2012-01-8898 c/c 1867 Sold 03/13 2011-01-9018 c/c 1866 Sold 08/12 Hilbert, Colleen $448.00 P.O. Box 243 Naugatuck, CT 06770 2012-01-10560 c/c 1298 Apply Vets 12GL 2012-01-10561 c/c 1299 Apply Remaining Vets 2012-01-10561 c/c 1300 Apply Disability Honda Lease Trust $746.82 600 Kelly Way Holyoke, MA 01040-9681 2012-01-10782 c/c 1757 SC Resident 10/12 VIN# 5J6RM4M59CL008386 Horvath, James D $5.41 264 Horton Hill Road Naugatuck, CT 06770 2012-01-10891 Overpaid MV Hunt, Thomas G. $15.69 1317 New Haven Road Naugatuck, CT 06770 2012-01-11085 c/c 1767 Plate Return 08/13 JP Morgan Chase Bank $134.40 P.O. Box 901098 Fort Worth, TX 76101 1212-01-11823 Veterans Exemption Nicholas, Charles Jr. VIN# 453BMBC69C3024972 Kuchay, Cynthia $56.45 155 Marbern Lane Naugatuck, CT 06770 2012-01-12659 Board Assessment Appeals Kuzmech, John and Ruth $130.37 499 Horton Hill Road Naugatuck, CT 06770 2012-01-12754 c/c 1839 Sold 11/13 Martins, Brazalino or Roseanne $176.06 220 Grouper Circle SE Palm Bay, FL 32909-3682 2012-01-14740 c/c 1614 FL Resident 06/13  -9- Minutes – Board of Mayor and Burgesses Regular Meeting – December 3, 2013 Martins, Raul $104.84 35 Sunrise Circle Naugatuck, CT 06770 2012-01-14801 Board Assessment Appeals 2012-01-14803 Board Assessment Appeals Naugatuck Valley Savings and Loan $9,598.63 333 Church Street Naugatuck, CT 06770 2012-03-46236 c/c 1631 Apply Exemption Mazzgab Reality LLC Neville, Francis or Irene $30.02 509 Gaboose Lane Valrico, FL 33594 2012-01-16791 c/c 1530 FL Resident 08/13 Nissan Motor Acceptance Corp. $58.24 Attention: Conn Refunds P.O. Box 650214 Dallas, TX 75265 2012-01-16966 c/c 1080 Sold VIN# JN8AZIMW9AW138525 Nissan Motor Acceptance Corp. $122.79 Attention: Conn Refunds P.O. Box 650214 Dallas, TX 75265 2011-01-17050 c/c 860 Sold 07/12 VIN# JN8AS5MVXAW601274 2011-01-17050 c/c 1182 MV Returned 06/12 VIN# JN8AS5MXAW601274 Nissan Motor Acceptance Corp. $173.45 Attention: Conn Refunds P.O. Box 650214 Dallas, TX 75265 2011-01-171123 c/c 1093 Sold 03/12 VIN# 3NIAB61E19L652544 Nissan Motor Acceptance Corp. $208.77 Attention: Conn Refunds P.O. Box 650214 Dallas, TX 75265 2012-01-6991 c/c 843 Plate Return 04/13 VIN# 1N4AL2APIAN491160 Nissan Motor Acceptance Corp. $298.60 Attention: Conn Refunds P.O. Box 650214 Dallas, TX 75265 2011-01-17075 c/c 1183 Sold 03/12 VIN# IN4AA5AE09C821593 Nissan Motor Acceptance Corp. $308.22 Attention: Conn Refunds P.O. Box 650214 Dallas, TX 75265 2012-01-16933 c/c 841 Sold 01/13VIN# 1N4AL21E69N472307  -10- Minutes – Board of Mayor and Burgesses Regular Meeting – December 3, 2013 Nissan Motor Acceptance Corp. $342.21 Attention: Conn Refunds P.O. Box 650214 Dallas, TX 75265 2012-01-17065 c/c 1185 Sold VIN# 3N1AB6AP8BL729787 Nissan Motor Acceptance Corp. $736.51 Attention: Conn Refunds P.O. Box 650214 Dallas, TX 75265 2012-01-16987 c/c 1542 Lease Term 01/13 VIN# JN1AZ0CP4CT019367 Norris, Christopher $18.00 111 Kingswood Drive Naugatuck, CT 06770 2012-01-17159 Overpaid MV Ogbogu, Benedict $10.30 76 Lantern Park Drive Unit 1 Naugatuck, CT 06770 2012-01-17373 c/c 1382 Plate Return 08/13 Pereira, Narcisco J $2.24 113 Grove Street Naugatuck, CT 06770 2012-01-18250 c/c 1107 Plate Return Rice, Linda $94.56 29 Warren Avenue Naugatuck, CT 06770 2007-01-20643 Apply Vets Exempt Rindos, Michael $10.30 126 Bluebird Drive Naugatuck, CT 06770 2012-01-19921 c/c 1101 Plate Return 08/13 Rogers, David and Laurie $197.57 100 Hill Road Naugatuck, CT 06770 2012-03-1653 c/c 1653 Incorrect Land Assessment Rowell, Richard or Helen $155.46 40 Firetown Road Simsbury, CT 06070 2012-01-20562 c/c Apply Vets Schick, Daniel $89.60 40 City Hill Street Naugatuck, CT 06770 2012-01-21512 Board of Assessment Appeals  -11- Minutes – Board of Mayor and Burgesses Regular Meeting – December 3, 2013 Skinner, Nancy E $40.60 291 Andrew Avenue Naugatuck, CT 06770 2011-01-22530 c/c 1734 Insurance Proof 12/11 Sousa, Melissa $5.00 34 Tolles Square Naugatuck, CT 06770 2012-01-22698 Overpaid MV Stotz, Joseph and Michelle $22.85 11 Lynn Circle Naugatuck, CT 06770 2012-01-23102 c/c 1227 Plate Return Testa, Joan F. $19.26 60 Tower Lane Naugatuck, CT 06770 2012-01-23706 c/c 1556 Plate Return 08/13 Toyota Motor Credit Corp $46.14 P.O. Box 105386 Atlanta, GA 30348 2012-01-24125 c/c 1318 Plate Return 08/13 VIN# 4TIBF3EKXBU616539 Toyota Motor Credit Corp $221.76 P.O. Box 105386 Atlanta, GA 30348 2012-01-24111 c/c 1423 Sold 06/13 VIN# 5TDJK3EH8AS038606 Toyota Motor Credit Corp $290.75 P.O. Box 105386 Atlanta, GA 30348 2012-01-24101 c/c 1492 Sold 02/13 VIN# 4TIBF3K5AU555826 Uszakiewicz, David $5.72 27 Albion Street Naugatuck, CT 06770 2012-01-24453 Overpaid MV Valley Mobile Home Park $332.42 c/o Gerald Gendron 822 South Main Street Beacon Falls, CT 06403 2012-03-50037 c/c 1722 Removal of Mobile Home 108-11 Clark Road Warner, Daniel or Helen $134.40 543 Field Street Naugatuck, CT 06770 2012-01-25202 c/c 1637 Apply Vets Exempt  -12- Minutes – Board of Mayor and Burgesses Regular Meeting – December 3, 2013 Wheels LT $344.96 666 Garland Place Des Plaines, IL 60016 2012-01-25421 c/c 1746 Sold 03/13 VIN# 4T1BBE3K1BU139995 White, Edward $134.40 353 Millville Avenue Naugatuck, CT 06770 2012-01-25455 c/c 1697 Apply Vets Exempt Wilmot Holdings LLC $936.54 c/o 208D Gunntown Road Naugatuck, CT 06770 2012-03-50421 c/c 1739 Demo Barns and Outbuildings 25. Public Comment – None 26. Burgess Comments/Sub-Committee Reports Burgess Olbrys thinks a new AT&T cell tower is a good idea. Deputy Mayor Rossi reported the Fire Department responded to 101 incidents. The repairs to the conference room are completed. The IT Committee is busy working on a proposal to the board for next month. The Deputy Mayor wished everyone a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. Burgess Burns expressed sincere appreciation for the proclamation from the Mayor honoring him with the Robert Genovese Award. Burgess Scully wished everyone a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. Burgess Jackson congratulated Alex Olbrys. Happy Holidays! Burgess Vitale congratulated the Mayor on receiving the Dibble Award. He wished everyone a Merry Christmas. 27. VOTED: Unanimously on a motion by Deputy Mayor Rossi and seconded by Burgess Scully to adjourn the meeting at 8:40 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: R. Butler/File