Board of Mayor and Burgesses
Regular MeetingNaugatuck, CT · November 5, 2014
Minutes
REVISED MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING
BOARD OF MAYOR AND BURGESSES
NOVEMBER 5, 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 A. Olbrys P. Singley
R. Burns, absent P. Scully, Sr.
C. Ernsky R. Vitale RESIDENTS:
L. Jackson Four
DEPARTMENT HEADS:
J. Stewart, Public Works Director J. Lawlor, HR Director
OTHERS:
J. Lennon, Golf Commission Attorney E. Fitzpatrick
D. Sheridan, Board of Finance Attorney N. Grello
R. Krzykowski, Planning Commission V. Healy, Pension Board
R. Lennon, Five Year Capital Committee G. Dean, Police Lieutenant
M. Davis, Inland Wetlands
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 October 7, 2014 and the special
meeting of October 28, 2014. Each member received copies 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 October. Each member received copies for review.
5. 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
for executive session, Pending Litigation.
6. VOTED: Unanimously on a motion by Deputy Mayor Rossi and seconded by
Burgess Scully to recess to Executive Session at 6:02 p.m. for discussion
on the following: Collective Bargaining (UPSEU), Contract
Negotiations (EMS) and Real Estate Negotiations (Parcels A, B and C,
Naugatuck Train Station, Naugatuck Youth Services, Inc. Lease, Prospect
Street School) and Pending Litigation inviting in Attorney E. Fitzpatrick,
Human Resources Director J. Lawlor and Attorney N. Grello.
Mayor Mezzo reconvened the meeting at 7:00 p.m.
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7. The following motions emanated from Executive Session.
Motion by Deputy Mayor Rossi and seconded by Burgess Scully to authorize Mayor
Robert Mezzo to enter into a collective bargaining agreement between the Borough of
Naugatuck and the United Public Service Employees Union Local 424, Unit 15 White
Collar dated July 1, 2014 through June 30, 2015.
Burgess Ernsky, Burgess Jackson and Burgess Olbrys abstained.
VOTED: Unanimously on a motion by Deputy Mayor Rossi and seconded by
Burgess Scully to authorize Mayor Robert Mezzo to enter into a
commercial lease between the Borough of Naugatuck and Naugatuck
Youth Services, Inc. for property located at 13 Scott Street, Naugatuck,
CT.
8. VOTED: Unanimously on a motion by Deputy Mayor Rossi and seconded by
Burgess Scully that the Board of Mayor and Burgesses recess to the
Firemen’s Pension Plan “C” Board at 7:02 p.m.
Mayor Mezzo reconvened the meeting at 7:05 p.m.
9. Public Comment – None
10. Burgess Comments – Open Topic
Burgess Ernsky congratulated Deputy Mayor Rossi for representing Naugatuck in the
New York City Marathon.
Deputy Mayor Rossi congratulated the Naugatuck Hall of Fame inductees. She thanked
Hop Brook Intermediate School for donating $200 toward her run in the New York City
Marathon which will benefit the Naugatuck Education Foundation. She also thanked
everyone who supported her financially and otherwise on her marathon.
Burgess Scully urged everyone to attend the Veterans Day wreath ceremony and parade.
Burgess Jackson congratulated Deputy Mayor Rossi. She said the Senior Center Bazaar
was well attended.
Burgess Vitale said it’s interesting and sad to see Building 25 come down. He is excited
to see what will come in its place.
11. Mayor Mezzo reappointed Vincent Cascella, 84 Gail Drive, Naugatuck, CT 06770 as a
member of the Building Code Board of Appeals., term to expire September 1, 2019.
12. 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 Mayor Mezzo to execute all contracts and related documents for
the “High Visibility Double Yellow Highway Markings” to the
following vendor as recommended by Lieutenant Gregory Dean:
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Atlantic Pavement Marking, Inc. $0.0584 install/per foot
15 Industrial Road
Prospect, CT 06712 $308.35 install/per mile
13. VOTED: Unanimously on a motion by Deputy Mayor Rossi and seconded by
Burgess Scully that the Board of Mayor and Burgesses approve the
Council of Governments bid for the “Snow and Ice Control – Salt”
based on the Request for Proposals to the following vendor as
recommended by Public Works Director James Stewart:
Morton Salt in the amount of $74.14/ton rock salt delivered
124 North Wacker Drive in the amount of $91.64/ton treated rock salt
Chicago, Illinois 60606-1743 delivered
14. VOTED: Unanimously on a motion by Deputy Mayor Rossi and seconded by
Burgess Scully that the Board of Mayor and Burgesses approve the bids
and authorize Mayor Mezzo to execute all contracts and related documents
for “Snow and Ice Control – Sand” to the following vendors as
recommended by Public Works Director James Stewart; as if read:
Haynes Materials in the amount of $12.00 per ton delivered
32 Progress Avenue
Seymour, CT 06483
H.I. Stone & Son, Inc. in the amount of $11.90 per ton delivered
313 Main Street North
Southbury, CT 06488
15. Motion by Deputy Mayor Rossi and seconded by Burgess Scully that the Board of Mayor
and Burgesses approve the following contractors for the “Winter Snow Plowing,
Sanding and Snow Removal” based on the Request for Qualifications as recommended
by Public Works Director James Stewart; as if read:
P&H Paving and Construction, LLC Brown Roofing
70 Rimmon Hill Road P.O. Box 1171
Beacon Falls, CT 06403 Naugatuck, CT 06770
Big K’s Landscaping Naugatuck Tree Service
256 Hillside Avenue 9 Merriam Lane
Naugatuck, CT 06770 Prospect, CT 06712
L. Roberts & Sons Construction RKJR Enterprises, LLC
50 East Waterbury Road P.O. Box 7011
Naugatuck, CT 06770 Prospect, CT 06712
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Bellemare Tree Service G & L Excavating
105 Oak Street P.O. Box 429
Naugatuck, CT 06770 Naugatuck, CT 06770
Mayor Mezzo and Deputy Mayor Rossi abstained.
16. 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 sign any and all documents for the Utilization of Prospect
Street School for training purposes by the State of Connecticut.
17. VOTED: Unanimously on a motion by Deputy Mayor Rossi and seconded by
Burgess Scully that the Board of Mayor and Burgesses adopt the State of
Connecticut Department of Economic and Community Development
Certified Resolution and authorizes Mayor Robert A. Mezzo to execute
and file all agreements & related documents in connection with a
reallocation of $940,000.00 in grant funds from the State of Connecticut
DECD to the Borough of Naugatuck regarding the demolition of 58
Maple Street (Goodyear Building) and the renovation of the Bronson
B. Tuttle House at 380 Church Street.
18. Motion by Deputy Mayor Rossi and seconded by Burgess Scully that the Board of Mayor
and Burgesses adopt the following Environmental Stewardship Pledge Resolution, as
if read:
WHEREAS, the Borough of Naugatuck recognizes that a healthy natural environment is
critical to the well-being of our community;
WHEREAS, the Borough of Naugatuck aims to provide long term environmental health
for its residents through the efficient and smart use of natural resources, protection of the
quality and diversity of the local environment upon which the community and residents
depend;
WHEREAS, the Borough of Naugatuck will continually improve the efficient use of all
natural resources in order to ensure a future with secure, clean and sustainable
environmental benefits to all of its residents;
WHEREAS, the Borough of Naugatuck will encourage environmental stewardship and
protection of our natural environment through sharing of information and collaboration
with the community, community groups as well as local, state and federal agencies;
WHEREAS, the Borough of Naugatuck will strive to incorporate environmental
considerations as an integral part of assessing economic development and growth
management options, land use plans, transportation strategies and development proposals
for an overall sustainable and healthy community design;
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WHEREAS, the Borough of Naugatuck will continue to review, investigate and
encourage best practices that have the potential of substantially improving the
environment,
NOW THEREFORE, be it resolved by the Borough of Naugatuck as follows:
WE SHALL PRESERVE AND ENHANCE THE ECOLOGICAL SYSTEMS AND
DIVERSITY OF THE LOCAL ENVIRONMENT BY;
Objective 1: Developing general municipal policies that encourage conservation and
proactively address environmental issues and improve and protect air, water and natural
resource standards above the current levels.
Objective 2: Enhance our sewage treatment facility so that best practices, and effective
and modern measures assure environmental compliance and the preservation of valued
and protected natural resource of our waters.
Objective 3: Discourage, object and actively resist efforts by development, industry,
utility, governmental or other body to cause pollutants to be expelled into our air or into
our water resources that may be deemed harmful to our environment and the general
health and quality of life of our residents.
Objective 4: Reject as inconsistent any development, industry, utility, governmental or
other body which jeopardizes our air and water resources against the long term collective
best interest of our community.
Objective 5: Encourage, inspire and support efforts by development, industry, utility,
governmental or other body to pursue modern business practices with conservation
techniques in a fashion that respects, enhances and celebrates our natural resources and
environment and protects the general health and quality of life of our residents.
Objective 6: Encourage sustainable economic development and smart growth
emphasizing health, safety and quality of life for all of our residents.
Objective 7: Support local organizations that educate the public, schools, business and
industry about environmental stewardship.
Objective 8: Ensure that this environmental stewardship pledge keeps pace with
technology, nation-wide trends and the community collective best interest at center.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
FOR OPPOSE ABSTAIN
Mayor Mezzo R. Neth None None
T. K. Rossi A. Olbrys
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ROLL CALL VOTE: (continued)
FOR OPPOSE ABSTAIN
M. Bronko P. Scully, Sr. None None
C. Ernsky R. Vitale
L. Jackson
Motion carried 9-0-0
19. VOTED: Unanimously on a motion by Deputy Mayor Rossi and seconded by
Burgess Scully that the Board of Mayor and Burgesses authorize Public
Works Director James Stewart to accept payment in the amount of
$70,005.60 from the Connecticut Water Company as a payment in lieu of
final road trench paving for the work on Bear Paw Road and Tawny
Thrush Road.
20. Motion by Deputy Mayor Rossi and seconded by Burgess Scully that the Board of Mayor
and Burgesses hereby adopt Ordinance #128 Public Works Commission of the Code
of Ordinances of the Borough of Naugatuck, Connecticut. The Public Works
Commission shall replace the following existing commissions of the Borough of
Naugatuck: Streets Commission (Chapter 16, Article II., Sec. 16-31 through 16-42; Ord.
No. 71 § 1, 9-19-85), Park Commission (Chapter 14, Sec. 14-1, Code 1973 § 17-1) and
Municipal Golf Course Commission (Chapter 2, Article II., Division 6, Sec. 2-101
through 2-104. It reads as follows, as if read:
Ordinance #128
Public Works Commission
CREATION.
The Borough of Naugatuck hereby establishes the Public Works Commission in
accordance with Section 7-148(c)(6)(C) of the Connecticut General Statutes and the
Charter and Code of Ordinances of the Borough of Naugatuck.
The Public Works Commission shall replace the following existing boards or
commissions of the borough: Streets Commission (Chapter 16, Article II., Sec. 16-31
through 16-42; Ord. No. 71 § 1, 9-19-85), Park Commission (Chapter 14, Sec. 14-1,
Code 1973 § 17-1) and Municipal Golf Course Commission (Chapter 2, Article II.,
Division 6, Sec. 2-101 through 2-104).
PURPOSE.
The purpose of the Public Works Commission is to combine the Streets Commission,
Park Commission, and Municipal Golf Course Commission into one commission that
will streamline the administration, maintenance and control of the borough’s streets,
sidewalks and curbs, drainage facilities, borough vehicles, parks, playgrounds and other
recreational facilities, including the Hop Brook Golf Course, and lands within the
borough.
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POWERS AND DUTIES.
The powers and duties of the Public Works Commission shall be exercised and
performed as herein provided in accordance with all borough ordinances and applicable
laws. The Public Works Commission shall be responsible to provide advice and
consultation to the Department of Public Works pertaining to the administration of public
works and other enterprises related to the infrastructure of the borough, including:
A. All streets, avenues, highways, alleys and bridges, and the opening, grading,
improving, repairing and cleaning of the same;
B. The construction, protection, repair, furnishing, cleaning, heating, lighting and
general care of all public streets and appurtenances;
C. The construction, repair, cleaning and general care of all drains, culverts,
sluiceways and catch basins;
D. The administration, maintenance and control of borough properties, parks and
recreational lands and facilities;
E. The preservation, care and removal of trees within highways or public places;
F. The administration, maintenance and control of the Hop Brook Golf Course.
In addition to the above, the commission shall:
A. Continually review the borough’s needs with respect to public works and make
such recommendations to the Board of Mayor and Burgesses.
B. Advise and recommend procedures and guidelines designed to improve the
operation of the Department of Public Works.
C. Advise and recommend procedures and guidelines designed to improve the
maintenance and care of school buildings and grounds as may be requested by the
Board of Education.
D. Request assistance from any other department of the borough in the performance
of the commission’s duties and cooperate with any other department of the
borough in projects of mutual interest and in the interests of the borough.
E. Submit to the borough, at a time determined by the Board of Mayor and
Burgesses, an annual report for presentation and/or publication relative to the
work of the commission. The commission shall submit such other reports as are
requested by the Board of Mayor and Burgesses.
COMPOSITION; TERMS OF MEMBERS; VACANCIES.
A. The Public Works Commission shall consist of nine (9) members, who are
domiciled in the borough and are electors therein, and shall be appointed by the
Board of Mayor and Burgesses. Commission members shall serve without
compensation. No more than five (5) such appointive commissioners shall at any
time be from the same political party.
B. The commission shall annually elect from its voting membership a chairman and
such other officers as it shall from time to time determine may be necessary.
C. All members shall be appointed for _____ year terms. The terms shall commence
on ________, 2014. In the event of a vacancy in the commission’s membership, a
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successor shall be appointed by the Board of Mayor and Burgesses, to serve the
unexpired term of the vacating member from the same political party as the
vacating member. Any member may be removed by the mayor for just cause,
which shall include failure to attend three meetings of the commission without
reasonable cause within a calendar year.
D. The mayor and the Director of Public Works shall serve as members ex officio of
the commission without voting rights and their attendance will not be a factor in
determining a quorum.
E. The commission may also consist of two (2) alternate members and shall be
appointed by the Board of Mayor and Burgesses. The members shall meet all the
requirements of the regular members. They shall fill temporary vacancies on the
commission, and when so doing, shall have all the powers of regular members.
F. A majority of all voting members of the commission shall constitute a quorum for
conducting the commission’s business.
LIMITATIONS.
A. Nothing in this subchapter shall be construed as conferring upon the commission
any administrative authority over the staff or the operation of the Department of
Public Works.
B. The commission’s authority is limited to providing advice and recommendations
to the Department of Public Works and the Board of Mayor and Burgesses.
C. The commission shall have no authority to incur any expenses without the prior
approval of the Board of Mayor and Burgesses. The commission shall have no
fiscal authority.
*Formatting can change to conform to other sections of the Code.
Motion withdrawn.
21. 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 all contracts and related documents with Behavioral
Health Consultants LLC and the Borough of Naugatuck regarding
professional services rendered in connection with the Employee
Assistance Program (EAP) for 7-1-14 through 6-30-15 as recommended
by the Human Resources Department.
22. VOTED: Unanimously on a motion by Deputy Mayor Rossi and seconded by
Burgess Scully that the Board of Mayor and Burgesses refer to the Joint
Boards of Mayor and Burgesses and Board of Finance the following
transfer to Contingency from the following accounts as recommended by
Assistant Controller Patricia A. Porciello under the 2013/2014 Budget as
if read:
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Transfer From Account Number Line Item Amount
Election Payroll 1006-0405-0000-0000 Elections Payroll 16,703.34
Wage Increases 1016-0904-0000-0000 Est. Non-Union Wages Increases 14,680.00
Wage Increases 1016-0904-0000-0000 Est. Union Wages Increases 17,000.00
Police Department 2001-0401-0000-0000 Regular Payroll 206,837.00
Visiting Nurses Assoc. 3003-0401-0000-0000 Regular Payroll 115,664.00
Visiting Nurses Assoc. 3003-0502-0000-0000 H.H.A. Service 124,453.00
WPCA 3004-0483-0000-0000 WWTF Collection System COPS 178,953.00
Pensions 6001-0707-0000-0000 Pension Obligation Bond 135,834.00
810,124.34
Transfer To Account Number Line Item Amount
Contingency 7000-0799-0000-0000 Contingency 810,124.34
23. VOTED: Unanimously on a motion by Deputy Mayor Rossi and seconded by
Burgess Scully that the Board of Mayor and Burgesses refer to the Joint
Boards of Mayor and Burgesses and Board of Finance the following
transfer from Contingency to the following accounts as recommended by
Assistant Controller Patricia A. Porciello under the 2013/2014 Budget as
if read:
Transfer From Account Number Line Item Amount
Contingency 7000-0799-0000-0000 Contingency 1,097,443.34
Current Balance = 287,319.00
Transfer In = 810,124.34
Transfer To Account Number Line Item Amount
Administrative 1001-0402-0000-0000 Overtime 904.46
Town Hall Building 1002-0401-0000-0000 Regular Payroll 1,642.63
Town Hall Building 1002-0408-0000-0000 Part Time 2,089.60
Town Hall Building 1002-0436-0000-0000 Heating 11,180.19
Town Hall Building 1002-0445-0000-0000 Service Contract Elevator 53.26
Town Wide Activity 1003-0437-0000-0000 Electricity 801.35
Town Wide Activity 1003-0438-0000-0000 Water 314.64
Town Wide Activity 1003-0449-0000-0000 Telephone 11,542.81
Department of Finance 1004-0401-0000-0000 Regular Payroll 1,950.41
Probate Court 1005-0439-0000-0000 Postage 38.36
Elections 1006-0401-0000-0000 Regular Payroll 664.91
Property Assessment 1008-0401-0000-0000 Regular Payroll 15,037.77
Building Inspector 1009-0401-0000-0000 Regular Payroll 7,630.76
Building Inspector 1009-0554-0000-0000 Gas & Oil 204.23
Information Technology 1010-0401-0000-0000 Regular Payroll 2,269.28
Town Clerk 1011-0401-0000-0000 Regular Payroll 4,101.45
Town Clerk 1011-0458-0000-0000 Fees to Other Towns 2.00
Land Use 1014-0401-0000-0000 Regular Payroll 64,757.57
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Land Use 1014-0402-0000-0000 Overtime 127.25
Legal Department 1015-0422-0000-0000 General Legal 12,796.97
Human Resource Dept. 1017-0401-0000-0000 Regular Payroll 1,537.18
Police Department 2001-0402-0000-0000 Overtime 78,808.54
Police Department 2001-0408-0000-0000 Part Time 2,344.71
Police Department 2001-0416-0000-0000 Retirement Payout 22,968.49
Police Department 2001-0437-0000-0000 Electricity 3,987.01
Police Department 2001-0438-0000-0000 Water 479.72
Police Department 2001-0449-0000-0000 Telephone 1,064.27
Police Department 2001-0467-0000-0000 Repairs to Motor Vehicles 478.30
Police Department 2001-0469-0000-0000 Traffic Lights 145.00
Police Department 2001-0471-0000-0000 Prisoner Expense 241.64
Police Department 2001-0475-0000-0000 Jay Lines 163.52
Police Department 2001-0476-0000-0000 Maintenance Computer 14,610.48
Police Department 2001-0480-0000-0000 School Allowance 32,407.59
Police Department 2001-0484-0000-0000 Prisoner Expense Cheshire 242.27
Police Department 2001-0495-0000-0000 K-9 Maintenance 595.55
Police Department 2001-0550-0000-0000 Departmental Supplies 43.22
Police Department 2001-0554-0000-0000 Gas & Oil 19,452.29
Police Department 2001-0558-0000-0000 Firearms 17.05
Police Department 2001-0560-0000-0000 Clothing & Uniforms 1,338.18
Police Department 2001-0562-0000-0000 Medical Supplies 3,043.78
Police Department 2001-0576-0000-0000 D.A.R.E Education 4.00
Police Department 2001-0607-0000-0000 Equipment (Police Officers) 1,581.47
Police Department 2001-0559-0000-0000 Equipment 5,085.00
Fire Department 2002-0401-0000-0000 Regular Payroll 66,307.61
Fire Department 2002-0402-0000-0000 Overtime 29,498.18
Fire Department 2002-0449-0000-0000 Telephone 1,903.84
Fire Department 2002-0554-0000-0000 Gas & Oil 3,726.40
Emergency Mgmt. 2005-0401-0000-0000 Regular Payroll 0.04
Eastside Fire Station 2008-0436-0000-0000 Heating Oil 1,030.39
Youth Services 3002-0401-0000-0000 Regular Payroll 6,619.73
WPCA 3004-0422-0000-0000 General Legal 1,450.00
Senior Center 3005-0401-0000-0000 Regular Payroll 1,524.84
Senior Center 3005-0450-0000-0000 Conference/Due 50.00
Street Department 4000-0410-0000-0000 Winter Overtime 106,373.39
Street Department 4000-0425-0000-0000 Meal Allowance 18.00
Street Department 4000-0436-0000-0000 Heating 5,396.61
Street Department 4000-0438-0000-0000 Water 9,068.39
Street Department 4000-0442-0000-0000 Maintenance Equipment 10,535.00
Street Department 4000-0449-0000-0000 Telephone 555.76
Street Department 4000-0516-0000-0000 Snow Removal 91,447.50
Street Department 4000-0528-0000-0000 Lighting Service 3,921.72
Street Department 4000-0554-0000-0000 Gas & Oil 45,669.49
Street Department 4000-0555-0000-0000 Tires 1,642.29
Street Department 4000-0664-0000-0000 Roads Sand & Salt 106,512.06
Engineering Department 4006-0416-0000-0000 Retirement Payout 2,932.78
Debt Service 5001-0706-0000-0000 Bond Redemption 246,789.81
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Debt Service 5001-0706-0000-0000 Lease Payment 8,505.24
Pensions 6001-0704-0000-0000 Actuarial Update 2,905.11
Insurance 6002-0717-0000-0000 Auto Liability & Collision 6,129.00
Insurance 6002-0742-0000-0000 Public Officials & Employment Liab. 1,918.00
Insurance 6002-0747-0000-0000 VNA Professional 119.00
Insurance 6002-0751-0000-0000 Fiduciary Liability 2,329.00
Insurance 6002-0755-0000-0000 Flood Insurance 1,105.00
Insurance 6002-0756-0000-0000 Umbrella 2,710.00
1,097,443.34
24. 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 a
motion authorizing Mayor Mezzo to sign the Annual Site Host
Agreement for Meals at the Senior Center.
25. 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 all contracts and related documents for the
Annual Site Host Agreement for Meals at the Senior Center through
the Senior Nutrition Program administered by New Opportunities, Inc.
26. 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
tax refunds.
27. VOTED: Unanimously on a motion by Deputy Mayor Rossi and seconded by
Burgess Scully that the Board of Mayor and Burgesses authorize
Assistant Controller Patricia A. Porciello to refund the following tax
refunds approved by Tax Collector James Goggin; as if read:
Bulakites, Sarah $459.15
25 Inga Circle
Naugatuck, CT 06770
2012-01-3118 c/c 10/20/14 Resident Bethlehem
Drapin, Susan $24.00
461-9E Spring Street
Naugatuck, CT 06770
2012-03-52114 Over paid Real Estate
First Merit Mortgage Corp. $1,291.87
4455 Hills and Dales Road NW
Canton, OH 44708
2013-03-48881 Overpaid Real Parcel 046-2571 1 Lynn Rocha 701 Beacon Valley Road
Unit B15
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Henrichs, Barbara $28.67
71 Beebe Street
Naugatuck, CT 06770
2012-01-10457 Junked c/c 923
Kloc, Victor $11.74
466 Allerton Farms Road
Naugatuck, CT 06770
2011-001-12429 c/c Plate Receipt 08/12
Nissan Infiniti LT $281.16
P.O. Box 650214
Dallas, TX 75265
Attention Connecticut Refunds
2012-02-3469 c/c 2139 Totaled 4/13 VIN#3N1AB6APXBL667390
Nissan Infiniti LT $515.18
P.O. Box 650214
Dallas, TX 75265
Attention Connecticut Refunds
2012-01-17058 c/c 868 Sold 9/12 Prior GL VIN#3N1AB6APXBL667390
Pacheco, Maria $120.96
17 Manchester Avenue
Waterbury, CT 06705
2012-01-17754 c/c 914 Waterbury Resident
Petro, Michael $170.13
P.O. Box 3401
Waterbury, CT 06705
2012-01-18442 c/c 905 Terryville Resident 2012GL
28. Public Comment
A resident thinks the Public Works Commission Ordinance should be tweaked and
adopted.
29. Burgess Comments/Sub-Committee Reports
Deputy Mayor Rossi attended the annual NEDC meeting. The Fire Department
responded to 91 incidents in October. Three Fire Department retirements are expected
next summer. Engine 5 is due back at the end of the month and then Engine 2 will be
sold. She hopes to see many people in attendance at the Veterans Day events. Happy
Thanksgiving.
Burgess Neth reported the Naugatuck High School Building Committee discussed
additional items to be considered should there be money remaining after the project is
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completed. Items on the list are bleachers, air conditioning in the cafeteria, cafeteria
tables, a storage building for sports groups, netting for the tennis court and softball field,
the purchase of homes on Rubber Avenue and site work. An amendment to the current
grant has been done to receive 75% reimbursement from the state if the homes in front of
the school on Rubber Avenue were to be purchased. The committee asked for an
equipment list from the Board of Education Maintenance Department to assist them in
maintaining the facility better.
30. VOTED: Unanimously on a motion by Deputy Mayor Rossi and seconded by
Burgess Scully to adjourn the meeting at 8:09 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/P. Porciello/File
Agenda
AGENDA
REGULAR MEETING
BOARD OF MAYOR AND BURGESSES
NOVEMBER 5, 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 October 7, 2014 and the special meeting of October
28, 2014. Each member received copies for review.
4. Motion by Burgess that the Board of Mayor and Burgesses approve the
monthly reports of October. Each member received copies for review.
5. Motion by Burgess to recess to Executive Session at p.m.
for discussion on the following: Collective Bargaining (UPSEU), Contract
Negotiations (EMS) and Real Estate Negotiations (Parcels A, B and C, Naugatuck
Train Station, Naugatuck Youth Services, Inc. Lease, Prospect Street School) inviting in
______________________________________.
Mayor Mezzo will reconvene the meeting at p.m.
6. Discussion/possible action on matters emanating from Executive Session.
7. Motion by Burgess that the Board of Mayor and Burgesses recess to the
Firemen’s Pension Plan “C” Board at p.m.
Mayor Mezzo will reconvene the meeting at p.m.
8. Public Comment – Open Topic
9. Burgess Comments – Open Topic
10. Mayor Mezzo shall reappoint Vincent Casella, 84 Gail Drive, Naugatuck, CT 06770 as a
member of the Building Code Board of Appeals., term to expire September 1, 2019.
11. Motion by Burgess that the Board of Mayor and Burgesses approve the
bid and authorize Mayor Mezzo to execute all contracts and related documents for the
“High Visibility Double Yellow Highway Markings” to the following vendor as
recommended by Lieutenant Gregory Dean:
Atlantic Pavement Marking, Inc. $0.0584 install/per foot
15 Industrial Road
Prospect, CT 06712 $308.35 install/per mile
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12. Motion by Burgess that the Board of Mayor and Burgesses approve the
Council of Governments bid for the “Snow and Ice Control – Salt” based on the
Request for Proposals to the following vendor as recommended by Public Works Director
James Stewart:
Morton Salt in the amount of $74.14/ton rock salt delivered
124 North Wacker Drive in the amount of $91.64/ton treated rock salt
Chicago, Illinois 60606-1743
13. Motion by Burgess that the Board of Mayor and Burgesses approve the
bids and authorize Mayor Mezzo to execute all contracts and related documents for
“Snow and Ice Control – Sand” to the following vendors as recommended by Public
Works Director James Stewart; as if read:
Haynes Materials in the amount of $12.00 per ton delivered
32 Progress Avenue
Seymour, CT 06483
H.I. Stone & Son, Inc. in the amount of $11.90 per ton delivered
313 Main Street North
Southbury, CT 06488
14. Motion by Burgess that the Board of Mayor and Burgesses approve the
following contractors for the “Winter Snow Plowing, Sanding and Snow Removal”
based on the Request for Qualifications as recommended by Public Works Director
James Stewart; as if read:
P&H Paving and Construction, LLC Brown Roofing
70 Rimmon Hill Road P.O. Box 1171
Beacon Falls, CT 06403 Naugatuck, CT 06770
Big K’s Landscaping Naugatuck Tree Service
256 Hillside Avenue 9 Merriam Lane
Naugatuck, CT 06770 Prospect, CT 06712
L. Roberts & Sons Construction RKJR Enterprises, LLC
50 East Waterbury Road P.O. Box 7011
Naugatuck, CT 06770 Prospect, CT 06712
Bellemare Tree Service G & L Excavating
105 Oak Street P.O. Box 429
Naugatuck, CT 06770 Naugatuck, CT 06770
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15. Motion by Burgess that the Board of Mayor and Burgesses authorize
Mayor Mezzo to sign any and all documents for the Utilization of Prospect Street
School for training purposes by the State of Connecticut.
16. Motion by Burgess that the Board of Mayor and Burgesses adopt the
State of Connecticut Department of Economic and Community Development Certified
Resolution and authorizes Mayor Robert A. Mezzo to execute and file all agreements &
related documents in connection with a reallocation of $940,000.00 in grant funds from
the State of Connecticut DECD to the Borough of Naugatuck regarding the demolition of
58 Maple Street (Goodyear Building) and the renovation of the Bronson B. Tuttle
House at 380 Church Street.
17. Motion by Burgess that the Board of Mayor and Burgesses adopt the
following Environmental Stewardship Pledge Resolution:
WHEREAS, the Borough of Naugatuck recognizes that a healthy natural environment is
critical to the well-being of our community;
WHEREAS, the Borough of Naugatuck aims to provide long term environmental health
for its residents through the efficient and smart use of natural resources, protection of the
quality and diversity of the local environment upon which the community and residents
depend;
WHEREAS, the Borough of Naugatuck will continually improve the efficient use of all
natural resources in order to ensure a future with secure, clean and sustainable
environmental benefits to all of its residents;
WHEREAS, the Borough of Naugatuck will encourage environmental stewardship and
protection of our natural environment through sharing of information and collaboration
with the community, community groups as well as local, state and federal agencies;
WHEREAS, the Borough of Naugatuck will strive to incorporate environmental
considerations as an integral part of assessing economic development and growth
management options, land use plans, transportation strategies and development proposals
for an overall sustainable and healthy community design;
WHEREAS, the Borough of Naugatuck will continue to review, investigate and
encourage best practices that have the potential of substantially improving the
environment,
NOW THEREFORE, be it resolved by the Borough of Naugatuck as follows:
WE SHALL PRESERVE AND ENHANCE THE ECOLOGICAL SYSTEMS AND
DIVERSITY OF THE LOCAL ENVIRONMENT BY;
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Objective 1: Developing general municipal policies that encourage conservation and
proactively address environmental issues and improve and protect air, water and natural
resource standards above the current levels.
Objective 2: Enhance our sewage treatment facility so that best practices, and effective
and modern measures assure environmental compliance and the preservation of valued
and protected natural resource of our waters.
Objective 3: Discourage, object and actively resist efforts by development, industry,
utility, governmental or other body to cause pollutants to be expelled into our air or into
our water resources that may be deemed harmful to our environment and the general
health and quality of life of our residents.
Objective 4: Reject as inconsistent any development, industry, utility, governmental or
other body which jeopardizes our air and water resources against the long term collective
best interest of our community.
Objective 5: Encourage, inspire and support efforts by development, industry, utility,
governmental or other body to pursue modern business practices with conservation
techniques in a fashion that respects, enhances and celebrates our natural resources and
environment and protects the general health and quality of life of our residents.
Objective 6: Encourage sustainable economic development and smart growth
emphasizing health, safety and quality of life for all of our residents.
Objective 7: Support local organizations that educate the public, schools, business and
industry about environmental stewardship.
Objective 8: Ensure that this environmental stewardship pledge keeps pace with
technology, nation-wide trends and the community collective best interest at center.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
18. Motion by Burgess that the Board of Mayor and Burgesses authorize
Public Works Director James Stewart to accept payment in the amount of $70,005.60
from the Connecticut Water Company as a payment in lieu of final road trench
paving for the work on Bear Paw Road and Tawny Thrush Road.
19. Motion by Burgess that the Board of Mayor and Burgesses hereby
adopt Ordinance #128 Public Works Commission of the Code of Ordinances of the
Borough of Naugatuck, Connecticut. The Public Works Commission shall replace the
following existing commissions of the Borough of Naugatuck: Streets Commission
(Chapter 16, Article II., Sec. 16-31 through 16-42; Ord. No. 71 § 1, 9-19-85), Park
Commission (Chapter 14, Sec. 14-1, Code 1973 § 17-1) and Municipal Golf Course
Commission (Chapter 2, Article II., Division 6, Sec. 2-101 through 2-104. It reads as
follows, as if read:
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Ordinance #128
Public Works Commission
CREATION.
The Borough of Naugatuck hereby establishes the Public Works Commission in
accordance with Section 7-148(c)(6)(C) of the Connecticut General Statutes and the
Charter and Code of Ordinances of the Borough of Naugatuck.
The Public Works Commission shall replace the following existing boards or
commissions of the borough: Streets Commission (Chapter 16, Article II., Sec. 16-31
through 16-42; Ord. No. 71 § 1, 9-19-85), Park Commission (Chapter 14, Sec. 14-1,
Code 1973 § 17-1) and Municipal Golf Course Commission (Chapter 2, Article II.,
Division 6, Sec. 2-101 through 2-104).
PURPOSE.
The purpose of the Public Works Commission is to combine the Streets Commission,
Park Commission, and Municipal Golf Course Commission into one commission that
will streamline the administration, maintenance and control of the Borough’s streets,
sidewalks and curbs, drainage facilities, borough vehicles, parks, playgrounds and other
recreational facilities, including the Hop Brook Golf Course, and lands within the
borough.
POWERS AND DUTIES.
The powers and duties of the Public Works Commission shall be exercised and
performed as herein provided in accordance with all borough ordinances and applicable
laws. The Public Works Commission shall be responsible to provide advice and
consultation to the Department of Public Works pertaining to the administration of public
works and other enterprises related to the infrastructure of the borough, including:
A. All streets, avenues, highways, alleys and bridges, and the opening, grading,
improving, repairing and cleaning of the same;
B. The construction, protection, repair, furnishing, cleaning, heating, lighting and
general care of all public streets and appurtenances;
C. The construction, repair, cleaning and general care of all drains, culverts,
sluiceways and catch basins;
D. The administration, maintenance and control of borough properties, parks and
recreational lands and facilities;
E. The preservation, care and removal of trees within highways or public places;
F. The administration, maintenance and control of the Hop Brook Golf Course.
In addition to the above, the Commission shall:
A. Continually review the borough’s needs with respect to public works and make
such recommendations to the Board of Mayor and Burgesses.
B. Advise and recommend procedures and guidelines designed to improve the
operation of the Department of Public Works.
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C. Advise and recommend procedures and guidelines designed to improve the
maintenance and care of school buildings and grounds as may be requested by the
Board of Education.
D. Request assistance from any other department of the borough in the performance
of the commission’s duties and cooperate with any other department of the
borough in projects of mutual interest and in the interests of the borough.
E. Submit to the borough, at a time determined by the Board of Mayor and
Burgesses, an annual report for presentation and/or publication relative to the
work of the commission. The commission shall submit such other reports as are
requested by the Board of Mayor and Burgesses.
COMPOSITION; TERMS OF MEMBERS; VACANCIES.
A. The Public Works Commission shall consist of nine (9) members, who are
domiciled in the borough and are electors therein, and shall be appointed by the
Board of Mayor and Burgesses. Commission members shall serve without
compensation. No more than five (5) such appointive commissioners shall at any
time be from the same political party.
B. The commission shall annually elect from its voting membership a chairman and
such other officers as it shall from time to time determine may be necessary.
C. All members shall be appointed for _____ year terms. The terms shall commence
on ________, 2014. In the event of a vacancy in the commission’s membership, a
successor shall be appointed by the Board of Mayor and Burgesses, to serve the
unexpired term of the vacating member from the same political party as the
vacating member. Any member may be removed by the mayor for just cause,
which shall include failure to attend three meetings of the commission without
reasonable cause within a calendar year.
D. The mayor and the Director of Public Works shall serve as members ex officio of
the commission without voting rights and their attendance will not be a factor in
determining a quorum.
E. The commission may also consist of two (2) alternate members and shall be
appointed by the Board of Mayor and Burgesses. The members shall meet all the
requirements of the regular members. They shall fill temporary vacancies on the
commission, and when so doing, shall have all the powers of regular members.
F. A majority of all voting members of the commission shall constitute a quorum for
conducting the commission’s business.
LIMITATIONS.
A. Nothing in this subchapter shall be construed as conferring upon the commission
any administrative authority over the staff or the operation of the Department of
Public Works.
B. The commission’s authority is limited to providing advice and recommendations
to the Department of Public Works and the Board of Mayor and Burgesses.
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C. The commission shall have no authority to incur any expenses without the prior
approval of the Board of Mayor and Burgesses. The commission shall have no
fiscal authority.
*Formatting can change to conform to other sections of the Code.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
20. Motion by Burgess that the Board of Mayor and Burgesses authorize
Mayor Mezzo to execute all contracts and related documents with Behavioral Health
Consultants LLC and the Borough of Naugatuck regarding professional services
rendered in connection with the Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for 7-1-14
through 6-30-15 as recommended by the Human Resources Department.
21. Motion by Burgess that the Board of Mayor and Burgesses refer to the
Joint Boards of Mayor and Burgesses and Board of Finance the following transfer to
Contingency from the following accounts as recommended by Assistant Controller
Patricia A. Porciello under the 2013/2014 Budget as if read:
Transfer From Account Number Line Item Amount
Election Payroll 1006-0405-0000-0000 Elections Payroll 16,703.34
Wage Increases 1016-0904-0000-0000 Est. Non-Union Wages Increases 14,680.00
Wage Increases 1016-0904-0000-0000 Est. Union Wages Increases 17,000.00
Police Department 2001-0401-0000-0000 Regular Payroll 206,837.00
Visiting Nurses Assoc. 3003-0401-0000-0000 Regular Payroll 115,664.00
Visiting Nurses Assoc. 3003-0502-0000-0000 H.H.A. Service 124,453.00
WPCA 3004-0483-0000-0000 WWTF Collection System COPS 178,953.00
Pensions 6001-0707-0000-0000 Pension Obligation Bond 135,834.00
810,124.34
Transfer To Account Number Line Item Amount
Contingency 7000-0799-0000-0000 Contingency 810,124.34
22. Motion by Burgess that the Board of Mayor and Burgesses refer to the
Joint Boards of Mayor and Burgesses and Board of Finance the following transfer from
Contingency to the following accounts as recommended by Assistant Controller Patricia
A. Porciello under the 2013/2014 Budget as if read:
Transfer From Account Number Line Item Amount
Contingency 7000-0799-0000-0000 Contingency 1,097,443.34
Current Balance = 287,319.00
Transfer In = 810,124.34
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Transfer To Account Number Line Item Amount
Administrative 1001-0402-0000-0000 Overtime 904.46
Town Hall Building 1002-0401-0000-0000 Regular Payroll 1,642.63
Town Hall Building 1002-0408-0000-0000 Part Time 2,089.60
Town Hall Building 1002-0436-0000-0000 Heating 11,180.19
Town Hall Building 1002-0445-0000-0000 Service Contract Elevator 53.26
Town Wide Activity 1003-0437-0000-0000 Electricity 801.35
Town Wide Activity 1003-0438-0000-0000 Water 314.64
Town Wide Activity 1003-0449-0000-0000 Telephone 11,542.81
Department of Finance 1004-0401-0000-0000 Regular Payroll 1,950.41
Probate Court 1005-0439-0000-0000 Postage 38.36
Elections 1006-0401-0000-0000 Regular Payroll 664.91
Property Assessment 1008-0401-0000-0000 Regular Payroll 15,037.77
Building Inspector 1009-0401-0000-0000 Regular Payroll 7,630.76
Building Inspector 1009-0554-0000-0000 Gas & Oil 204.23
Information Technology 1010-0401-0000-0000 Regular Payroll 2,269.28
Town Clerk 1011-0401-0000-0000 Regular Payroll 4,101.45
Town Clerk 1011-0458-0000-0000 Fees to Other Towns 2.00
Land Use 1014-0401-0000-0000 Regular Payroll 64,757.57
Land Use 1014-0402-0000-0000 Overtime 127.25
Legal Department 1015-0422-0000-0000 General Legal 12,796.97
Human Resource Dept. 1017-0401-0000-0000 Regular Payroll 1,537.18
Police Department 2001-0402-0000-0000 Overtime 78,808.54
Police Department 2001-0408-0000-0000 Part Time 2,344.71
Police Department 2001-0416-0000-0000 Retirement Payout 22,968.49
Police Department 2001-0437-0000-0000 Electricity 3,987.01
Police Department 2001-0438-0000-0000 Water 479.72
Police Department 2001-0449-0000-0000 Telephone 1,064.27
Police Department 2001-0467-0000-0000 Repairs to Motor Vehicles 478.30
Police Department 2001-0469-0000-0000 Traffic Lights 145.00
Police Department 2001-0471-0000-0000 Prisoner Expense 241.64
Police Department 2001-0475-0000-0000 Jay Lines 163.52
Police Department 2001-0476-0000-0000 Maintenance Computer 14,610.48
Police Department 2001-0480-0000-0000 School Allowance 32,407.59
Police Department 2001-0484-0000-0000 Prisoner Expense Cheshire 242.27
Police Department 2001-0495-0000-0000 K-9 Maintenance 595.55
Police Department 2001-0550-0000-0000 Departmental Supplies 43.22
Police Department 2001-0554-0000-0000 Gas & Oil 19,452.29
Police Department 2001-0558-0000-0000 Firearms 17.05
Police Department 2001-0560-0000-0000 Clothing & Uniforms 1,338.18
Police Department 2001-0562-0000-0000 Medical Supplies 3,043.78
Police Department 2001-0576-0000-0000 D.A.R.E Education 4.00
Police Department 2001-0607-0000-0000 Equipment (Police Officers) 1,581.47
Police Department 2001-0559-0000-0000 Equipment 5,085.00
Fire Department 2002-0401-0000-0000 Regular Payroll 66,307.61
Fire Department 2002-0402-0000-0000 Overtime 29,498.18
Fire Department 2002-0449-0000-0000 Telephone 1,903.84
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Fire Department 2002-0554-0000-0000 Gas & Oil 3,726.40
Emergency Mgmt. 2005-0401-0000-0000 Regular Payroll 0.04
Eastside Fire Station 2008-0436-0000-0000 Heating Oil 1,030.39
Youth Services 3002-0401-0000-0000 Regular Payroll 6,619.73
WPCA 3004-0422-0000-0000 General Legal 1,450.00
Senior Center 3005-0401-0000-0000 Regular Payroll 1,524.84
Senior Center 3005-0450-0000-0000 Conference/Due 50.00
Street Department 4000-0410-0000-0000 Winter Overtime 106,373.39
Street Department 4000-0425-0000-0000 Meal Allowance 18.00
Street Department 4000-0436-0000-0000 Heating 5,396.61
Street Department 4000-0438-0000-0000 Water 9,068.39
Street Department 4000-0442-0000-0000 Maintenance Equipment 10,535.00
Street Department 4000-0449-0000-0000 Telephone 555.76
Street Department 4000-0516-0000-0000 Snow Removal 91,447.50
Street Department 4000-0528-0000-0000 Lighting Service 3,921.72
Street Department 4000-0554-0000-0000 Gas & Oil 45,669.49
Street Department 4000-0555-0000-0000 Tires 1,642.29
Street Department 4000-0664-0000-0000 Roads Sand & Salt 106,512.06
Engineering Department 4006-0416-0000-0000 Retirement Payout 2,932.78
Debt Service 5001-0706-0000-0000 Bond Redemption 246,789.81
Debt Service 5001-0706-0000-0000 Lease Payment 8,505.24
Pensions 6001-0704-0000-0000 Actuarial Update 2,905.11
Insurance 6002-0717-0000-0000 Auto Liability & Collision 6,129.00
Insurance 6002-0742-0000-0000 Public Officials & Employment Liab. 1,918.00
Insurance 6002-0747-0000-0000 VNA Professional 119.00
Insurance 6002-0751-0000-0000 Fiduciary Liability 2,329.00
Insurance 6002-0755-0000-0000 Flood Insurance 1,105.00
Insurance 6002-0756-0000-0000 Umbrella 2,710.00
1,097,443.34
23. Public Comment – Agenda Items
24. Burgess Comments/Sub-Committee Reports
25. Motion by Burgess to adjourn the meeting at p.m.
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