Board of Mayor and Burgesses
Regular MeetingNaugatuck, CT · April 1, 2014
Minutes
MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING
BOARD OF MAYOR AND BURGESSES
APRIL 1, 2014
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, arr. 6:08 p.m. A. Olbrys P. Singley
R. Burns . P. Scully, Sr.
C. Ernsky R. Vitale RESIDENTS:
L. Jackson Seven
DEPARTMENT HEADS: OTHERS:
R. Butler, Jr., Controller R. Pugliese, NEDC
K. Hanks, Fire Chief W. Malicki, Fire Commission
F. Dambowsky, Emergency Management Director D. Sheridan, Finance Board
E. Carter, Mayoral Aide
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 4, 2014 and the special meetings
of March 10, 2014 and March 24, 2014. Each member received copies
for review.
4. VOTED: Unanimously on a motion by Deputy Mayor Rossi and seconded by
Burgess Jackson 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 6:02 p.m. for discussion
on the following: Contract Negotiations (EMS) and Real Estate
Negotiations (Risdon Property, Downtown) inviting in Naugatuck
Economic Development Corporation CEO R. Pugliese.
Mayor Mezzo reconvened the meeting at 7:00 p.m.
Mayor Mezzo asked everyone to observe a moment of silence in memory of our Building
Custodian John Kochis who passed unexpectedly yesterday afternoon.. The Mayor said John was
a good man, loved his family, and was very much a community servant in Naugatuck and to this
building specifically.
6. The following motion emanated from Executive Session.
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VOTED: Unanimously on a motion by Deputy Mayor Rossi and seconded by
Burgess Neth that the Board of Mayor and Burgesses authorize Mayor
Robert A. Mezzo to execute any and all agreements and/or documents
with First Hartford Capital Corporation, its successors and/or assigns,
current record owner of the former Risdon property, formerly known as 1
Risdon Drive, Naugatuck, CT 06770, to accept the amount of THREE
HUNDRED THOUSAND and 00/100THS ($300,000) DOLLARS as
payment full of all outstanding, real estate tax obligations against all
parcels associated with said property through June 30, 2014; in exchange
for the following: (i) transfer of title of the parcel currently used as a
parking lot by the Peter J. Foley Little League located along Andrew
Avenue to the Borough of Naugatuck; (ii) a deed restriction to the
Borough of Naugatuck duly recorded against all parcels of the former
Risdon property prohibiting any residential uses on such properties in
perpetuity, and (iii) a commitment by First Hartford Capital Corporation
to pay all future tax obligations from July 1, 2014, forward and redevelop
the property in a reasonable amount of time in cooperation with the
Borough of Naugatuck and the Naugatuck Economic Development
Corporation.
7. Public Comment
Why subsidize the golf course when it’s not making any money? Get rid of the golf
course.
When will there be a public comment on the Blum Shapiro Report? The public has been
taken out of the equation. There is a need for more input by residents on the Blum
Shapiro Report, less than 300 residents gave input. The borough should look at other
studies instead of through a company out of London.
Privatizing trash is a step in the wrong direction. Check into other communities who
privatized and then reversed it. Department heads attend borough meetings; will the
private trash haulers attend meetings?
Why can’t the Visiting Nurses Association take patients from surrounding communities?
Referrals from doctors have dropped because most doctors think the VNA is closed. Let
the employees know the closing date so patients can have continuity of care and
employees can find new jobs.
The borough should use Naugatuck Youth Services as our service provider.
Flashing signs not allowed according to Zoning Regulations and yet there are several
flashing signs still in the borough.
There is a multiple commissions issue according to the Code of Ordinances Section 2-
117.
There are problems with both Veolia and the Naugatuck Ambulance which are private;
the borough should take them back. Blum Shapiro’s viewpoint is to run the town to make
a profit. Don’t run it to make a profit. Run it efficiently.
Is there a rule for the Public Works Department employees as to when and where they
can smoke on the job? Do we provide something for their cigarette butts?
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8. Burgess Comments – Open Topic
Burgess Olbrys thanked the following organizations for their contribution toward the
success of the St. Patrick’s Day Road Race – Ion Bank, The Poor House, Cook’s Café,
Naugatuck Valley Savings and Loan and the Police and Fire Departments. There will be
a Kayak/Canoe River Race on May 3rd at 11 a.m.
Burgess Ernsky said there was an excellent turn out for the road race. She thanked Ion
Bank for their sponsorship. Burgess Ernsky thanked Deputy Mayor Rossi for her
dedication spearheading the EMS Committee and the IT Committee.
Burgess Bronko said Naugatuck Day Care has a full roster and a waiting list. He tried to
encourage the Day Care to become autonomous but they decided they would still like to
stay connected to the borough.
Burgess Neth stated the Blum Shapiro report is not set in stone. Naugatuck Youth
Services came back to the borough with a plan. The Board of Mayor and Burgesses is not
involved with negotiations; the Mayor and his team are involved. He has seen a decline in
the Visiting Nurses Association over the years. Burgess Neth said he is skeptical on the
five year plan for privatization of the trash. He would like to see a ten year plan instead.
Deputy Mayor Rossi said there was an incredible amount of supporters for the road race.
She thanked the Police and Fire Departments as well as the Safety Patrol. She
congratulated Deputy Police Chief Josh Bernegger who is at the FBI Academy for
training. She said the Blum Shapiro Report was a recommendation document. There is a
need for public comment on the report but when a plan can be brought forward for
intelligent conversation. The Deputy Mayor said the IT Commission is an advisory
commission only. There is no voting at the meetings.
Burgess Burns thought very good points were brought up this evening. There has not
been enough information to vote on the Visiting Nurses Association at the present time.
Burgess Scully thanked Jim Goggin and everyone who worked hard at the St. Patrick’s
Day celebration. He said the golf course is loosing $65,000 but brought in over $500,000.
The parks do not bring in revenue but cost the borough over 2 million dollars.
Burgess Jackson thanked Naugatuck Education Foundation for distributing $18,000 in
grants to six schools. She also thanked Senior Center Director Harvey Frydman for the
St. Patrick’s Day luncheon.
Burgess Vitale said the Fire Department Recognition Ceremony was a wonderful
recognition of our firefighters and others people that assist our Fire Department. He is a
member of the Early Childhood Council. There is a need for preschool education and the
funds that are available can’t service all the kids in need. They brought in a $20,000 grant
for a breakfast club program at five elementary schools and a $10,000 literacy grant. The
week of the child will be celebrated April 26th on the green. The Masons are building a
handicapped playground at Legion Field.
9. Mayor Mezzo reappointed the following regular members to the Arts Commission,
terms to expire April 1, 2016:
Lisa D’Andrea Ellen Hanley Aldona LaPorta
88 Alma Street 138 Wildwood Circle 300 Spring Street
Naugatuck, CT 06770 Naugatuck, CT 06770 Naugatuck, CT 06770
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Frank Alcorace Daniel Santos Marianna Vagnini Dadamo
47 Jones Road 50 Alison Avenue 25 Vagnini Drive
Naugatuck, CT 06770 Naugatuck, CT 06770 Naugatuck, CT 06770
10. Mayor Mezzo reappointed the following alternate members to the Arts Commission,
terms to expire April 1, 2016:
Charles Marenghi Craig Malone Margie Paul-Gaston
241 City Hill Street 187 Lincoln Street 33 West Hill Terrace
Naugatuck, CT 06770 Naugatuck, CT 06770 Naugatuck, CT 06770
11. Mayor Mezzo approved the reappointment of the following members to the Day Care
Board of Directors, terms to expire April 1, 2020.
Nancy Clarke Cheryl Ramos Lorianne Adamaitis
10 Luke Street 100 Hilltop Road 95 Quinn Street
Prospect, CT 06712 Naugatuck, CT 06770 Naugatuck, CT 06770
Lois Labriola Donna C. O’Brien
88 Timothy Road 115 Hickory Lane
Naugatuck, CT 06770 Naugatuck, CT 06770
12. Mayor Mezzo approved the reappointment of Debbie Sabia, 76 Pilgrim Avenue,
Waterbury, CT 06704 as a member of the Day Care Board of Directors, term to expire
April 1, 2018.
13. Mayor Mezzo approved the reappointment of the following members to the Day Care
Board of Directors, terms to expire April 1, 2016.
Michelle L. Hughes Cara Munro
8 Burritt Place 62 Beebe Street
Naugatuck, CT 06770 Naugatuck, CT 06770
14. VOTED: Unanimously on a motion by Deputy Mayor Rossi and seconded by
Burgess Scully that the Board of Mayor and Burgesses add to the agenda
two motions to remove from the Borough of Naugatuck Code of
Ordinances requirements that alternate vacancies on the Fire
Commission and Police Commission are filled by individuals from the
same political party.
15. Motion by Deputy Mayor Rossi and seconded by Burgess Neth that the Board of Mayor
and Burgesses remove the last sentence in Subsection (c) in Section 2-17 – Police
Commission; alternates of Division I – Generally of Article II – Boards, Commission
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and Committees in Chapter 2 – Administration of the Code of Ordinances of the
Borough of Naugatuck which sentence in the subsection reads as follows:
Any such vacancy shall be filled from the same political party from which the
former alternate was appointed.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
FOR OPPOSE ABSTAIN
Mayor Mezzo L. Jackson None None
T. K. Rossi R. Neth
M. Bronko . A. Olbrys
R. Burns P. Scully, Sr.
C. Ernsky R. Vitale Motion carried 10-0-0
16. Motion by Deputy Mayor Rossi and seconded by Burgess Neth that the Board of Mayor
and Burgesses remove Subsection (d) in Section 2-18 – Fire Commission; alternates of
Division I – Generally of Article II – Boards, Commission and Committees in
Chapter 2 – Administration of the Code of Ordinances of the Borough of Naugatuck
which subsection reads as follows:
(d) Any such vacancy shall be filled from the same political party from which the
former alternate was appointed.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
FOR OPPOSE ABSTAIN
Mayor Mezzo L. Jackson None None
T. K. Rossi R. Neth
M. Bronko . A. Olbrys
R. Burns P. Scully, Sr.
C. Ernsky R. Vitale Motion carried 10-0-0
17. VOTED: Unanimously on a motion by Deputy Mayor Rossi and seconded by
Burgess Scully that the Board of Mayor and Burgesses add to the agenda
two motions authorizing Mayor Mezzo to appoint members to the Fire
Commission.
18. Mayor Mezzo appointed Joseph Corona (U), 73 Hilltop Road, Naugatuck, CT 06770 as
a regular member of the Fire Commission, filling the unexpired term of Susan Ruggeri-
Thornton, term to expire May 1, 2014.
Mayor Mezzo swore in Joseph Corona as a commissioner on the Fire Commission.
19. Mayor Mezzo appointed John Ford (U), 22 Nichols Road, Naugatuck, CT 06770 as an
alternate member of the Fire Commission, filling the unexpired term of Matthew
Brunyansky, term to expire December 1, 2015.
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20. VOTED: Unanimously on a motion by Deputy Mayor Rossi and seconded by
Burgess Neth that the Board of Mayor and Burgesses add to the agenda
two motions approving the appointment of members to the Board of
Finance.
21. 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 Samantha Stirk (R), 71 Longwood Drive, Naugatuck, CT
06770 as a regular member of the Board of Finance, filling the unexpired
term of Jennifer Merrill, term to expire June 1, 2015.
22. Motion by Deputy Mayor Rossi and seconded by Burgess Scully that the Board of Mayor
and Burgesses approve the appointment of Joseph Savarese (D), 145 Union City Road,
Naugatuck, CT 06770 as an alternate member of the Board of Finance, filling the
unexpired term of Samantha Stirk, term to expire June 1, 2015.
C. Ernsky opposed.
23. VOTED: Unanimously on a motion by Deputy Mayor Rossi and seconded by
Burgess Scully that the Board of Mayor and Burgesses approve the bid
and authorize Mayor Mezzo to execute all contracts and documents for the
“Public Works Department Non DOT Drug and Alcohol Testing
Program” to Connecticut Conference of Municipalities (CCM), 900
Chapel Street 9th Floor, New Haven, CT 06510 in the amount of $80 per
individual subject to random testing as recommended by Human
Resources Director John Lawlor.
24. VOTED: Unanimously on a motion by Deputy Mayor Rossi and seconded by
Burgess Burns that the Board of Mayor and Burgesses approve the bid for
the “Refurbishment of the 1996 Pierce Fire Rescue Pumper” to
Bulldog Fire Apparatus Inc., 17 Winter Street, Hopkinton, MA 01784 in
the amount of $111,965.24 as recommended by Fire Chief Kenneth
Hanks.
25. Motion by Deputy Mayor Rossi and seconded by Burgess Neth that the Board of Mayor
and Burgesses adopt the following Fair Housing Resolution, as if read:
WHEREAS, all persons are afforded a right to full and equal housing opportunities in
the neighborhood of their choice; and
WHEREAS, federal fair housing laws require that all individuals, regardless of race,
color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status or national origin, be given equal access to
all housing-related opportunities, including rental and homeownership opportunities, and
be allowed to make free choices regarding housing location; and
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WHEREAS, Connecticut fair housing laws require that all individuals, regardless of
race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, marital status, age, lawful source of
income, familial status, learning disability, physical or mental disability, sexual
orientation, or gender identity or expression be given equal access to all housing-related
opportunities, including rental and home ownership opportunities, and be allowed to
make free choices regarding housing location; and
WHEREAS, the Borough of Naugatuck is committed to upholding these laws, and
realizes that these laws must be supplemented by an Affirmative Statement publicly
endorsing the right of all people to full and equal housing opportunities in the
neighborhood of their choice; and
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Borough of Naugatuck hereby
endorses a Fair Housing Policy to ensure equal opportunity for all persons to rent,
purchase, obtain financing and enjoy all other housing-related services of their choice on
a non-discriminatory basis as provided by state and federal law; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the chief executive officer of the Borough of
Naugatuck or his designated representative is responsible for responding to and assisting
any person who alleges to be the victim of an illegal discriminatory housing practice in
the Borough of Naugatuck and for advising such person of the right to file a complaint
with the State of Connecticut Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities (CHRO)
or the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) or to seek assistance
from the CT Fair Housing Center, legal services, or other fair housing organizations to
protect his or her right to equal housing opportunities.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
FOR OPPOSE ABSTAIN
Mayor Mezzo L. Jackson None None
T. K. Rossi R. Neth
M. Bronko . A. Olbrys
R. Burns P. Scully, Sr.
C. Ernsky R. Vitale Motion carried 10-0-0
26. Motion by Deputy Mayor Rossi and seconded by Burgess Neth that the Board of Mayor
and Burgesses adopt the following resolution:
RESOLVED, that the Naugatuck Board of Mayor and Burgesses may enter into with and
deliver to the State of Connecticut Department of Emergency Services and Public
Protection (formerly the Department of Emergency Management and Homeland
Security) any and all documents which it deems to be necessary or appropriate; and
FURTHER RESOLVED, that Robert A. Mezzo, as Mayor of the Borough of
Naugatuck, is authorized and directed to execute and deliver any and all documents on
behalf of the Naugatuck Board of Mayor and Burgesses and to do and perform all acts
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and things which he deems to be necessary or appropriate to carry out the terms of such
documents, including, but not limited to, executing and delivering all agreements and
documents contemplated by such documents.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
FOR OPPOSE ABSTAIN
Mayor Mezzo L. Jackson None None
T. K. Rossi R. Neth
M. Bronko . A. Olbrys
R. Burns P. Scully, Sr.
C. Ernsky R. Vitale Motion carried 10-0-0
27. Motion by Deputy Mayor Rossi and seconded by Burgess Neth that the Board of Mayor
and Burgesses approve the following resolution:
RESOLVED: That Mayor Robert A. Mezzo is empowered to enter into or amend
contractual instruments in the name and on behalf of the Borough of Naugatuck with the
Connecticut Office of Early Childhood for a Child Day Care program, if such an
agreement is offered, and to have the corporate seal affixed to all documents required as a
part of any offered agreement.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
FOR OPPOSE ABSTAIN
Mayor Mezzo L. Jackson None None
T. K. Rossi R. Neth
M. Bronko . A. Olbrys
R. Burns P. Scully, Sr.
C. Ernsky R. Vitale Motion carried 10-0-0
28. Motion by Deputy Mayor Rossi and seconded by Burgess Neth 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:
Alves, Amanda $27.78
41 Cadbury Place
Naugatuck, CT 06770
2012-02-113 c/c 2200 Incorrect Assessment MV
Andrade, Janio $747.01
175 Maple Street
Naugatuck, CT 06770
2012-01-662 c/c 2320
Bingel, Kelly $100.65
527 Horton Hill Road
Naugatuck, CT 06770
2012-02-2069 c/c 2164 Traded 05/13
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Corvallis Homes LLC $ 19.71
60 Mistywood Lane
Naugatuck, CT 06770
2012-03-57118 Over paid Real
Demko, Cynthia or Christina $206.49
7 Morning Mist Road
Naugatuck, CT 06770
2012-02-1266 c/c 2258 Correct Assessment DMV Error
Ean Holdings LLC $444.24
Attention: Bill Hokanson
8 Ella Grasso Turnpike
Windsor Locks, CT 06096
2012-02-1434 c/c 2234 Correct Assessment DMV Error VIN# 1N6AD0EV5DN727790
2012-02-1424 c/c 2231 Correct Assessment DMV Error VIN# 5N1AR2MM1DC664858
2012-02-1422 c/c 2232 Correct Assessment DMV Error VIN# IN4AASAPIDC836601
2012-02-1423 c/c 2233 Correct Assessment DMV Error VIN# IN4AASAP8DC936109
Ean Holdings LLC $450.94
Attention: Bill Hokanson
8 Ella Grasso Turnpike
Windsor Locks, CT 06096
2012-01-7243 c/c 2286 Sold 06/13 VIN# 2C4RCIBG3CR313830
2012-01-7316 c/c 2289 Sold 08/13 VIN# 1C3CDZAB4CN129165
2012-01-7313 c/c 2288 Sold 07/13 VIN# 1FAHP3H2XCL131791
2012-01-7294 c/c 2287 Sold 07/13 VIN# 3FAHPOJG7CR399414
Enterprise FM Trust $205.29
600 Corporate Park Drive
St. Louis, MO 63105
2011-01-7610 c/c 1794 Sold Prior GL
Enterprise FM Trust $539.22
600 Corporate Park Drive
St. Louis, MO 63105
2011-01-7616 c/c 1795 Sold 11/11 VIN# 2GCEK19C081298312
Fedeli, William $841.76
98 Robert Street
Waterbury, CT 06710
2011-01-7956 c/c 2356 Wtby. Resident
2012-01-7836 c/c 2355 Wtby. Resident
Flynn, Christopher and Kristen $5,845.32
29 Dorman Drive
Naugatuck, CT 06770
2012-3-43438 Corrected Assessment Revaluation Error
Gelco Corporation $301.68
3 Capital Drive
Eden Prairie, MN 55344
2012-02-1785 c/c 2082 Correct Assessment DMV Error VIN# 4S4BRBBC5D3252991
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Grizzle, Orville $134.40
48 Woodside Drive
Naugatuck, CT 06770
2012-03-44075 c/c 1666 Vets Exempt Omitted
Honda Lease Trust $384.07
600 Kelly Way
Holyoke, MA 01040
2012-02-2204 c/c 2140 Incorrect Assessment VIN# 5J6RM4H5XDL011623
Honda Lease Trust $328.79
600 Kelly Way
Holyoke, MA 01040
2012-02-2190 c/c 2055 Incorrect Assessment 12GL VIN# 2HNYD2H21DH511267
Hyundai Lease Titling Trust $148.29
Attention: Property Tax Refunds
210 Commerce Way Suite 110
Irvine, CA 92602
2012-02-2279 c/c Correct Assessment DMV Error
Hyundai Lease Titling $324.80
10550 Talbert Avenue
Fountain Valley, CA 92708
2012-01-11192 c/c 2025 Lease Term 3/13 VIN# 5NPEC4ACXBH016368
ION Bank $149.86
Attention: Gail MiMumes
P.O. Box 370
Naugatuck, CT 06770
2012-03-64747 Overpaid Real Thurston Energy Inc. 410 Rubber Avenue
Kazalunas, Paul and Cheryl $455.20
55 Visconti Drive
Naugatuck, CT 06770
2012-03-59914 Overpaid Real
Kendall, Geraldine $21.01
209 North Hoadley Street
Naugatuck, CT 06770
2012-01-12133 c/c 2269 Sold 06/13
Krulikowski, Nancy $450.02
161 Ruela Drive
Naugatuck, CT 06770
2012-02-2566 c/c Corrected Assessment DMV Error
Lereta Tax Service $3,869.82
Attention: Central Refunds
1123 Park View Drive
Covina, CA 91724
2012-03-61752 c/c 4123Overpaid Real 60 Ramsey Avenue
2012-03-62041 c/c 4124Overpaid Real 48 Wild Cherry Drive
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Litke, Ronald or Charlotte $147.30
1435 New Haven Road
Naugatuck, CT 06770
2012-02-2749 c/c 2201 Incorrect Assessment MV
Marimekala, Soma Sekhar $11.84
183 Osborn Road
Naugatuck, CT 06770
2011-01-14631 Overpaid MV
McVerry, Michael J. and Mary $2.39
37 Damson Street
Naugatuck, CT 06770
2012-3-61331 Overpaid Real
Motorlease Corporation $282.69
1506 New Britain Avenue
Farmington, CT 06032
2012-01-16283 c/c 2327 Sold 11/12 VIN# 2D4HN11E99R583193
Nissan Infiniti LT $133.95
P.O. Box 650214
Dallas, TX 75265-9523
2012-01-17064 c/c 2284 Sold 06/13 VIN# 1N4AL2AP4BN400559
Nissan Infiniti LT $250.48
P.O. Box 650214
Dallas, TX 75265-9523
2012-02-3436 c/c 2173 Correct Assessment DMV Error VIN# IN4AA5APODC840283
Nissan Infiniti LT $432.63
P.O. Box 650214
Dallas, TX 75265-9523
2012-02-3422 c/c 2171 Correct Assessment DMV Error VIN# 5N1AR2MM4CD613628
2012-02-3417 c/c 2172 Correct Assessment DMV Error VIN# 5N1AR2MM9DC666275
2012-02-3432 c/c 2170 Correct Assessment DMV Error VIN# 5N1AR2MM5DC660776
Nissan Infiniti LT $659.23
P.O. Box 650214
Dallas, TX 75265-9523
2012-01-17003 c/c 2272 Sold 10/12 VIN# JN8AS5MVOCW700754
Rodrigues, Isabella $411.52
900 Prospect Street
Naugatuck, CT 06770
2009-01-20662 c/c 2302
2010-01-20677 c/c 2303
2011-01-20313 c/c 2304
2012-01-20156 c/c 2305
Sabol, Brenda or Gerald $200.21
259 Evening Star Drive
Naugatuck, CT 06770
2012-01-20862 c/c 2222 Traded 05/13
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Stango, Kiel or June, Melissa $92.75
69 Highland Avenue 3rd Floor
Naugatuck, CT 06770
2012-02-4571 c/c 2306 Correct Assessment DMV Error
Toyota Lease Trust $123.74
P.O. Box 105386
Atlanta, GA 30348
2012-02-4814 c/c 2095 Correct Assessment VIN# 2T3BFREV7DWO42845
2012-02-4808 c/c 2194Correct Assessment VIN# JTDKN3DP8D3037644
Toyota Lease Trust $872.80
P.O. Box 105386
Atlanta, GA 30348
2012-02-4821 c/c 2043 Correct Assessment VIN# 4T1BF1FKODU253304
2012-01-24149 Overpaid MV VIN# 2T3BF4DV2BW087029
2012-02-4818 c/c 2067 Correct Assessment VIN# 2T3BFREVODWO07477
2012-02-4817 c/c 2078 Correct Assessment VIN# 4T4BF1FK9DR285819
Vault Trust $314.81
9401 James Avenue
Bloomington, MN 55431
2012-02-4949 c/c 2113 Corrected Assessment VIN# 2GKFLTE37D6189267
Vault Trust $618.69
9401 James Avenue
Bloomington, MN 55431
2012-02-4941 c/c 2112 Corrected Assessment VIN# 1C4RJFBG6E138195
Vault Trust $950.57
9401 James Avenue
Bloomington, MN 55431
2012-01-24650 c/c 2033 Sold 3/13
VW Credit Leasing L&D $285.47
1401 Franklin BLVD
Libertyville, IL 60048
2012-02-5009 c/c 2187 Incorrect Assessment DMV Error VIN# WVGBV3AX7DW612055
VW Credit Leasing L&D $348.14
1401 Franklin BLVD
Libertyville, IL 60048
2012-02-5017 c/c 2183 Incorrect Assessment DMV Error VIN# WVWBP7ANODE565932
2012-02-5012 c/c 2184 Incorrect Assessment DMV Error VIN# WAUBFAFL4DN040974
2012-02-5008 c/c 2185 Incorrect Assessment DMV Error VIN# 3VW2K7AJ7DM298114
2012-02-5005 c/c 2186 Incorrect Assessment DMV Error VIN# WVGBV7AXPDW511901
VW Credit Leasing L&D $511.62
1401 Franklin BLVD
Libertyville, IL 60048
2012-01-24997 c/c 2242 Plate Returned 03/13 VIN# WAUBFAFL8CN006924
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Zuraw, David $49.28
33 Hilltop Road
Naugatuck, CT 06770
2012-02-891 c/c 2042 Corrected Assessment
T. K. Rossi abstained.
29. Public Comment
Is there a plan to do another study?
Municipalities do not know how to manage golf courses.
30. Burgess Comments/Sub-Committee Reports
Deputy Mayor Rossi announced TRIAD will be hosting a Shred-It Event on May 8th
from 8-10 a.m. The Fire Department responded to 79 incidents in the month of March.
She acknowledged the efforts of Deputy Chief Murray and Fire Commission Chairman
Wayne Malicki on the Fire Department Recognition Ceremony.
Burgess Neth remembers a discussion twenty years ago about leasing the golf course.
The problem is there are only nine holes on the course.
Burgess Ernsky announced the 4th Annual Arts Festival will be held on August 23rd.
There will be a Meet and Greet Event for the Arts Commission on April 16th from 6-8
p.m. Burgess Ernsky said Acts 4 Ministry is holding a fundraising event at the Palace
Theatre on April 3rd. Acts 4 Ministry helps people displaced by fire or domestic violence
by furnishing an apartment with furniture, household goods and clothing.
Burgess Olbrys said there will be an Easter Egg Hunt on April 19th at City Hill Middle
School from 12-2 p.m. The VNA Advisory Board is running a blood clinic.
Burgess Vitale said three parks in the borough will be dedicated in the month of May.
31. VOTED: Unanimously on a motion by Deputy Mayor Rossi and seconded by
Burgess Scully to adjourn the meeting at 9:11 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
Agenda
AGENDA
REGULAR MEETING
BOARD OF MAYOR AND BURGESSES
APRIL 1, 2014
1. Mayor Robert A. Mezzo will call the regular meeting to order at p.m.
2. Pledge of Allegiance to the flag.
3. Motion by Burgess that the Board of Mayor and Burgesses approve the
minutes of the regular meeting of March 4, 2014 and the special meetings of March 10,
2014 and March 24, 2014. Each member received copies for review.
4. Motion by Burgess that the Board of Mayor and Burgesses approve the
monthly reports of March. Each member received copies for review.
5. Motion by Burgess to recess to Executive Session at p.m.
for discussion on the following: Contract Negotiations (EMS) and Real Estate
Negotiations (Risdon Property, Downtown) inviting in __________________________.
Mayor Mezzo will reconvene the meeting at p.m.
6. Discussion/possible action on matters emanating from Executive Session.
7. Public Comment – Open Topic
8. Burgess Comments – Open Topic
9. Mayor Mezzo shall reappoint the following regular members to the Arts Commission,
terms to expire April 1, 2016:
Lisa D’Andrea Ellen Hanley Aldona LaPorta
88 Alma Street 138 Wildwood Circle 300 Spring Street
Naugatuck, CT 06770 Naugatuck, CT 06770 Naugatuck, CT 06770
Frank Alcorace Daniel Santos Marianna Vagnini Dadamo
47 Jones Road 50 Alison Avenue 25 Vagnini Drive
Naugatuck, CT 06770 Naugatuck, CT 06770 Naugatuck, CT 06770
10. Mayor Mezzo shall reappoint the following alternate members to the Arts Commission,
terms to expire April 1, 2016:
Charles Marenghi Craig Malone Margie Paul-Gaston
241 City Hill Street 187 Lincoln Street 33 West Hill Terrace
Naugatuck, CT 06770 Naugatuck, CT 06770 Naugatuck, CT 06770
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11. Mayor Mezzo shall approve the reappointment of the following members to the Day
Care Board of Directors, terms to expire April 1, 2020.
Nancy Clarke Cheryl Ramos Lorianne Adamaitis
10 Luke Street 100 Hilltop Road 95 Quinn Street
Prospect, CT 06712 Naugatuck, CT 06770 Naugatuck, CT 06770
Lois Labriola Donna C. O’Brien
88 Timothy Road 115 Hickory Lane
Naugatuck, CT 06770 Naugatuck, CT 06770
12. Mayor Mezzo shall approve the reappointment of Debbie Sabia, 76 Pilgrim Avenue,
Waterbury, CT 06704 as a member of the Day Care Board of Directors, term to expire
April 1, 2018.
13. Mayor Mezzo shall approve the reappointment of the following members to the Day
Care Board of Directors, terms to expire April 1, 2016.
Michelle L. Hughes Cara Munro
8 Burritt Place 62 Beebe Street
Naugatuck, CT 06770 Naugatuck, CT 06770
14. Motion by Burgess that the Board of Mayor and Burgesses approve the
bid and authorize Mayor Mezzo to execute all contracts and documents for the “Public
Works Department Non DOT Drug and Alcohol Testing Program” to Connecticut
Conference of Municipalities (CCM), 900 Chapel Street 9th Floor, New Haven, CT 06510
in the amount of $80 per individual subject to random testing as recommended by
Human Resources Director John Lawlor.
15. Motion by Burgess that the Board of Mayor and Burgesses approve the
bid for the “Refurbishment of the 1996 Pierce Fire Rescue Pumper” to Bulldog Fire
Apparatus Inc., 17 Winter Street, Hopkinton, MA 01784 in the amount of $111,965.24 as
recommended by Fire Chief Kenneth Hanks.
16. Motion by that the Board of Mayor and Burgesses adopt the following
Fair Housing Resolution, as if read:
WHEREAS, all persons are afforded a right to full and equal housing opportunities in
the neighborhood of their choice; and
WHEREAS, federal fair housing laws require that all individuals, regardless of race,
color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status or national origin, be given equal access to
all housing-related opportunities, including rental and homeownership opportunities, and
be allowed to make free choices regarding housing location; and
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WHEREAS, Connecticut fair housing laws require that all individuals, regardless of
race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, marital status, age, lawful source of
income, familial status, learning disability, physical or mental disability, sexual
orientation, or gender identity or expression be given equal access to all housing-related
opportunities, including rental and home ownership opportunities, and be allowed to
make free choices regarding housing location; and
WHEREAS, the Borough of Naugatuck is committed to upholding these laws, and
realizes that these laws must be supplemented by an Affirmative Statement publicly
endorsing the right of all people to full and equal housing opportunities in the
neighborhood of their choice; and
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Borough of Naugatuck hereby
endorses a Fair Housing Policy to ensure equal opportunity for all persons to rent,
purchase, obtain financing and enjoy all other housing-related services of their choice on
a non-discriminatory basis as provided by state and federal law; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the chief executive officer of the Borough of
Naugatuck or his designated representative is responsible for responding to and assisting
any person who alleges to be the victim of an illegal discriminatory housing practice in
the Borough of Naugatuck and for advising such person of the right to file a complaint
with the State of Connecticut Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities (CHRO)
or the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) or to seek assistance
from the CT Fair Housing Center, legal services, or other fair housing organizations to
protect his or her right to equal housing opportunities.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
17. Motion by Burgess that the Board of Mayor and Burgesses adopt the
following resolution:
RESOLVED, that the Naugatuck Board of Mayor and Burgesses may enter into with and
deliver to the State of Connecticut Department of Emergency Services and Public
Protection (formerly the Department of Emergency Management and Homeland
Security) any and all documents which it deems to be necessary or appropriate; and
FURTHER RESOLVED, that Robert A. Mezzo, as Mayor of the Borough of
Naugatuck, is authorized and directed to execute and deliver any and all documents on
behalf of the Naugatuck Board of Mayor and Burgesses and to do and perform all acts
and things which he deems to be necessary or appropriate to carry out the terms of such
documents, including, but not limited to, executing and delivering all agreements and
documents contemplated by such documents.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
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18. Motion by Burgess that the Board of Mayor and Burgesses approve the
following resolution:
RESOLVED: That Mayor Robert A. Mezzo is empowered to enter into or amend
contractual instruments in the name and on behalf of the Borough of Naugatuck with the
Connecticut Office of Early Childhood for a Child Day Care program, if such an
agreement is offered, and to have the corporate seal affixed to all documents required as a
part of any offered agreement.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
19. Motion by Burgess 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:
Alves, Amanda $27.78
41 Cadbury Place
Naugatuck, CT 06770
2012-02-113 c/c 2200 Incorrect Assessment MV
Andrade, Janio $747.01
175 Maple Street
Naugatuck, CT 06770
2012-01-662 c/c 2320
Bingel, Kelly $100.65
527 Horton Hill Road
Naugatuck, CT 06770
2012-02-2069 c/c 2164 Traded 05/13
Corvallis Homes LLC $ 19.71
60 Mistywood Lane
Naugatuck, CT 06770
2012-03-57118 Over paid Real
Demko, Cynthia or Christina $206.49
7 Morning Mist Road
Naugatuck, CT 06770
2012-02-1266 c/c 2258 Correct Assessment DMV Error
Ean Holdings LLC $444.24
Attention: Bill Hokanson
8 Ella Grasso Turnpike
Windsor Locks, CT 06096
2012-02-1434 c/c 2234 Correct Assessment DMV Error VIN# 1N6AD0EV5DN727790
2012-02-1424 c/c 2231 Correct Assessment DMV Error VIN# 5N1AR2MM1DC664858
2012-02-1422 c/c 2232 Correct Assessment DMV Error VIN# IN4AASAPIDC836601
2012-02-1423 c/c 2233 Correct Assessment DMV Error VIN# IN4AASAP8DC936109
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Ean Holdings LLC $450.94
Attention: Bill Hokanson
8 Ella Grasso Turnpike
Windsor Locks, CT 06096
2012-01-7243 c/c 2286 Sold 06/13 VIN# 2C4RCIBG3CR313830
2012-01-7316 c/c 2289 Sold 08/13 VIN# 1C3CDZAB4CN129165
2012-01-7313 c/c 2288 Sold 07/13 VIN# 1FAHP3H2XCL131791
2012-01-7294 c/c 2287 Sold 07/13 VIN# 3FAHPOJG7CR399414
Enterprise FM Trust $205.29
600 Corporate Park Drive
St. Louis, MO 63105
2011-01-7610 c/c 1794 Sold Prior GL
Enterprise FM Trust $539.22
600 Corporate Park Drive
St. Louis, MO 63105
2011-01-7616 c/c 1795 Sold 11/11 VIN# 2GCEK19C081298312
Fedeli, William $841.76
98 Robert Street
Waterbury, CT 06710
2011-01-7956 c/c 2356 Wtby. Resident
2012-01-7836 c/c 2355 Wtby. Resident
Flynn, Christopher and Kristen $5,845.32
29 Dorman Drive
Naugatuck, CT 06770
2012-3-43438 Corrected Assessment Revaluation Error
Gelco Corporation $301.68
3 Capital Drive
Eden Prairie, MN 55344
2012-02-1785 c/c 2082 Correct Assessment DMV Error VIN# 4S4BRBBC5D3252991
Grizzle, Orville $134.40
48 Woodside Drive
Naugatuck, CT 06770
2012-03-44075 c/c 1666 Vets Exempt Omitted
Honda Lease Trust $384.07
600 Kelly Way
Holyoke, MA 01040
2012-02-2204 c/c 2140 Incorrect Assessment VIN# 5J6RM4H5XDL011623
Honda Lease Trust $328.79
600 Kelly Way
Holyoke, MA 01040
2012-02-2190 c/c 2055 Incorrect Assessment 12GL VIN# 2HNYD2H21DH511267
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Hyundai Lease Titling Trust $148.29
Attention: Property Tax Refunds
210 Commerce Way Suite 110
Irvine, CA 92602
2012-02-2279 c/c Correct Assessment DMV Error
Hyundai Lease Titling $324.80
10550 Talbert Avenue
Fountain Valley, CA 92708
2012-01-11192 c/c 2025 Lease Term 3/13 VIN# 5NPEC4ACXBH016368
ION Bank $149.86
Attention: Gail MiMumes
P.O. Box 370
Naugatuck, CT 06770
2012-03-64747 Overpaid Real Thurston Energy Inc. 410 Rubber Avenue
Kazalunas, Paul and Cheryl $455.20
55 Visconti Drive
Naugatuck, CT 06770
2012-03-59914 Overpaid Real
Kendall, Geraldine $21.01
209 North Hoadley Street
Naugatuck, CT 06770
2012-01-12133 c/c 2269 Sold 06/13
Krulikowski, Nancy $450.02
161 Ruela Drive
Naugatuck, CT 06770
2012-02-2566 c/c Corrected Assessment DMV Error
Lereta Tax Service $3,869.82
Attention: Central Refunds
1123 Park View Drive
Covina, CA 91724
2012-03-61752 c/c 4123Overpaid Real 60 Ramsey Avenue
2012-03-62041 c/c 4124Overpaid Real 48 Wild Cherry Drive
Litke, Ronald or Charlotte $147.30
1435 New Haven Road
Naugatuck, CT 06770
2012-02-2749 c/c 2201 Incorrect Assessment MV
Marimekala, Soma Sekhar $11.84
183 Osborn Road
Naugatuck, CT 06770
2011-01-14631 Overpaid MV
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McVerry, Michael J. and Mary $2.39
37 Damson Street
Naugatuck, CT 06770
2012-3-61331 Overpaid Real
Motorlease Corporation $282.69
1506 New Britain Avenue
Farmington, CT 06032
2012-01-16283 c/c 2327 Sold 11/12 VIN# 2D4HN11E99R583193
Nissan Infiniti LT $133.95
P.O. Box 650214
Dallas, TX 75265-9523
2012-01-17064 c/c 2284 Sold 06/13 VIN# 1N4AL2AP4BN400559
Nissan Infiniti LT $250.48
P.O. Box 650214
Dallas, TX 75265-9523
2012-02-3436 c/c 2173 Correct Assessment DMV Error VIN# IN4AA5APODC840283
Nissan Infiniti LT $432.63
P.O. Box 650214
Dallas, TX 75265-9523
2012-02-3422 c/c 2171 Correct Assessment DMV Error VIN# 5N1AR2MM4CD613628
2012-02-3417 c/c 2172 Correct Assessment DMV Error VIN# 5N1AR2MM9DC666275
2012-02-3432 c/c 2170 Correct Assessment DMV Error VIN# 5N1AR2MM5DC660776
Nissan Infiniti LT $659.23
P.O. Box 650214
Dallas, TX 75265-9523
2012-01-17003 c/c 2272 Sold 10/12 VIN# JN8AS5MVOCW700754
Rodrigues, Isabella $411.52
900 Prospect Street
Naugatuck, CT 06770
2009-01-20662 c/c 2302
2010-01-20677 c/c 2303
2011-01-20313 c/c 2304
2012-01-20156 c/c 2305
Sabol, Brenda or Gerald $200.21
259 Evening Star Drive
Naugatuck, CT 06770
2012-01-20862 c/c 2222 Traded 05/13
Stango, Kiel or June, Melissa $92.75
69 Highland Avenue 3rd Floor
Naugatuck, CT 06770
2012-02-4571 c/c 2306 Correct Assessment DMV Error
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Toyota Lease Trust $123.74
P.O. Box 105386
Atlanta, GA 30348
2012-02-4814 c/c 2095 Correct Assessment VIN# 2T3BFREV7DWO42845
2012-02-4808 c/c 2194Correct Assessment VIN# JTDKN3DP8D3037644
Toyota Lease Trust $872.80
P.O. Box 105386
Atlanta, GA 30348
2012-02-4821 c/c 2043 Correct Assessment VIN# 4T1BF1FKODU253304
2012-01-24149 Overpaid MV VIN# 2T3BF4DV2BW087029
2012-02-4818 c/c 2067 Correct Assessment VIN# 2T3BFREVODWO07477
2012-02-4817 c/c 2078 Correct Assessment VIN# 4T4BF1FK9DR285819
Vault Trust $314.81
9401 James Avenue
Bloomington, MN 55431
2012-02-4949 c/c 2113 Corrected Assessment VIN# 2GKFLTE37D6189267
Vault Trust $618.69
9401 James Avenue
Bloomington, MN 55431
2012-02-4941 c/c 2112 Corrected Assessment VIN# 1C4RJFBG6E138195
Vault Trust $950.57
9401 James Avenue
Bloomington, MN 55431
2012-01-24650 c/c 2033 Sold 3/13
VW Credit Leasing L&D $285.47
1401 Franklin BLVD
Libertyville, IL 60048
2012-02-5009 c/c 2187 Incorrect Assessment DMV Error VIN# WVGBV3AX7DW612055
VW Credit Leasing L&D $348.14
1401 Franklin BLVD
Libertyville, IL 60048
2012-02-5017 c/c 2183 Incorrect Assessment DMV Error VIN# WVWBP7ANODE565932
2012-02-5012 c/c 2184 Incorrect Assessment DMV Error VIN# WAUBFAFL4DN040974
2012-02-5008 c/c 2185 Incorrect Assessment DMV Error VIN# 3VW2K7AJ7DM298114
2012-02-5005 c/c 2186 Incorrect Assessment DMV Error VIN# WVGBV7AXPDW511901
VW Credit Leasing L&D $511.62
1401 Franklin BLVD
Libertyville, IL 60048
2012-01-24997 c/c 2242 Plate Returned 03/13 VIN# WAUBFAFL8CN006924
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Zuraw, David $49.28
33 Hilltop Road
Naugatuck, CT 06770
2012-02-891 c/c 2042 Corrected Assessment
20. Public Comment – Agenda Items
21. Burgess Comments/Sub-Committee Reports
22. Motion by Burgess to adjourn the meeting at p.m.
cc: Mayor/Burgesses/Controller/Administrative Assistant/File
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