Board of Mayor and Burgesses

MINUTES REGULAR MEETING BOARD OF MAYOR AND BURGESSES JANUARY 6, 2015 1. Mayor Robert A. Mezzo called the regular meeting to order at 6:30 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. C. Ernsky, absent R. Vitale RESIDENTS: L. Jackson, absent Four DEPARTMENT HEADS: OTHERS: K. Hanks, Fire Chief E. Fitzpatrick, Attorney J. Stewart, Public Works Director V. Healy, Pension Board R. Pugliese, NEDC CEO 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 Neth that the Board of Mayor and Burgesses approve the minutes of the regular meetings of November 5, 2014 and December 2, 2014 and the special meetings of December 9, 2014 and December 16, 2014. Each member received copies for review. 4. VOTED: Unanimously on a motion by Deputy Mayor Rossi and seconded by Burgess Scully that the Board of Mayor and Burgesses approve the monthly reports of December. Each member received copies for review. 5. VOTED: Unanimously on a motion by Deputy Mayor Rossi and seconded by Burgess Scully to recess to Executive Session at 6:31 p.m. for discussion on the following: Real Estate Negotiations (Parcels A, B and C) and Pending Litigation inviting in Attorney E. Fitzpatrick, Naugatuck Economic Development Corporation CEO R. Pugliese and Public Works Director James Stewart. Motion rescinded. VOTED: Unanimously on a motion by Deputy Mayor Rossi and seconded by Burgess Scully to add to the agenda under Executive Session: Real Estate Negotiations (properties located in front of the high school). For the record: Mayor Mezzo: “Just for the record, that was added and voted unanimously.” VOTED: Unanimously on a motion by Deputy Mayor Rossi and seconded by Burgess Scully to recess to Executive Session at 6:33 p.m. for discussion  -2- Minutes – Board of Mayor and Burgesses Regular Meeting – January 6, 2015 on the following: Real Estate Negotiations (Parcels A, B and C, properties located in front of the high school) and Pending Litigation inviting in Attorney E. Fitzpatrick, Naugatuck Economic Development Corporation CEO R. Pugliese and Public Works Director James Stewart. Mayor Mezzo reconvened the meeting at 7:09 p.m. 6. The following motion emanated from Executive Session. VOTED: Unanimously on a motion by Deputy Mayor Rossi and seconded by Burgess Scully to authorize a referral to the Planning Commission under 8-24, possible purchase of homes in front of Naugatuck High School on Rubber Avenue. 7. 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 7:10 p.m. Mayor Mezzo reconvened the meeting at 7:13 p.m. 8. Public Comment A resident thanked Burgess Neth for inviting him to the High School Building Committee meeting. Even after attending the meeting, he is still against purchasing the homes in front of the high school. A member of the Naugatuck Environmental Network said the group voted to oppose the proposed power plant in Oxford. The board should consider installing solar roofs on all schools and public buildings. 9. Burgess Comments – Open Topic Burgess Neth said the Five Year Capital Committee looks at the cost effectiveness of solar roofs before applying. Deputy Mayor Rossi said there will be a fundraiser on January 24th from 3-8 p.m. for Board of Education member Jim Jordan who has fallen ill. Burgess Scully wished everyone a Happy New Year. Burgess Vitale wished everyone a Happy New Year. He complimented the Public Works Department for the wonderful tree lighting ceremony. 10. Mayor Mezzo shall appoint Charles Marenghi, 241 City Hill Street, Naugatuck, CT 06770 as a regular member of the Arts Commission, filling the unexpired term of D. Santos, term to expire April 1, 2016. Motion tabled. 11. Mayor Mezzo approved the appointment of Lisa Dias, 55 Golden Hill Street, Naugatuck, CT 06770 as a member of the Day Care Board of Directors, filling the expired term of D. Luna, term to expire April 1, 2015.  -3- Minutes – Board of Mayor and Burgesses Regular Meeting – January 6, 2015 12. Mayor Mezzo approved the appointment of Erica Osborne, 55 Morris Road, Prospect, CT 06712 as a member of the Day Care Board of Directors, filling the expired term of D. Manfredi, term to expire April 1, 2015. 13. VOTED: Unanimously on a motion by Deputy Mayor Rossi and seconded by Burgess Burns that the Board of Mayor and Burgesses authorize Mayor Robert A. Mezzo to sign the Release of Easement Agreement Lot 45 Fawn Meadow Subdivision and execute all related documents to effectuate the release of said easement for the benefit of the Grantees, James J. Ryan and Christine P. Ryan. 14. VOTED: Unanimously on a motion by Deputy Mayor Rossi and seconded by Burgess Burns that the Board of Mayor and Burgesses authorize Mayor Robert A. Mezzo to execute an agreement and any related documents with the Connecticut Department of Transportation for the installation of Emergency Vehicle Pre-Emption (EVPS) Equipment at Route 63 (Church Street) and Route 68 (Bridge Street). 15. VOTED: Unanimously on a motion by Deputy Mayor Rossi and seconded by Burgess Scully that the Board of Mayor and Burgesses waive the bid process for the “Disposal of Engine 2” and authorize Fire Chief Kenneth Hanks to advertise and sell the fire truck through a broker. 16. 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 related documents for the “Fireworks Display” to Pyrotecnico, 533 North Street, Jaffrey, NH 03452 in the amount of $13,500 as recommended by Public Works Director James Stewart. 17. 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 the Mayor to execute all contracts and related documents for the “Refuse and Recycling Carts” to Cascade Engineering Inc., 4950 37th Street SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49512 as per bid as recommended by Public Works Director James Stewart. 18. Ocean Trace Demolition was awarded Contract #14-18 – Building Demolition – 146 Walnut Street and was notified on November 18, 2014 to begin the demolition. The work was to begin ten days after notification and completed within sixty days. The company has not performed any work at the location. Public Works Director James Stewart tried contacting the company and has been unable to reach them. A letter was sent to Ocean Trace Demolition stating the work had to be completed by January 17, 2015. Mr. Stewart is looking for authorization from the board to award the bid to the  -4- Minutes – Board of Mayor and Burgesses Regular Meeting – January 6, 2015 second lowest bidder, Connecticut Dismantling, 70 Chase Street, Bridgeport, CT 06606, should Ocean Trace Demolition fail to complete the job. Motion by Burgess Scully and seconded by Burgess Neth that the Board of Mayor and Burgesses through Mayor Mezzo, authorize Public Works Director James Stewart to go to the second bidder if the first one fails to complete the contract. Mayor Mezzo abstained. 19. Motion by Deputy Mayor Rossi and seconded by Burgess Neth 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: Bebawi, Magdi and Tawadros, Onsi $77.82 51 Burton Avenue Staten Island, NY 10309 2013-03-55737 Overpaid Prospect Street Berthold, David $2,443.83 77 Homestead Avenue Naugatuck, CT 06770 2013-03-40873 Overpaid Real Buckley, Dennis and Carol $70.53 121 Beacon Manor Road Naugatuck, CT 06770 2013-03-49701 Overpaid Real Cobbol, George Jr. and Timothy $20.11 76 N Mountain Road Brookfield, CT 06804-1018 2013-03-57067 Overpaid Real Forest Street DaSilva, George and Maria $20.47 57 Old Newtown Road Monroe, CT 06468 2013-03-57615 Overpaid Real Golden Hill Street DaSilva, George and Maria $79.78 57 Old Newtown Road Monroe, CT 06468 2013-03-57616 Overpaid 69 Golden Hill Street Desroches, Richard and Sally $95.41 26 Birch Lane Naugatuck, CT 06770 2013-03-57861 Overpaid Real Fayad, Samar $2,712.84 60 Ramsey Avenue Naugatuck, CT 06770 2013-03-43397 Overpaid  -5- Minutes – Board of Mayor and Burgesses Regular Meeting – January 6, 2015 Gibran, Ann $84.17 85 Craig Circle Naugatuck, CT 06770 2013-03-59012 Overpaid Real Gonzalez, Donald $23.66 118 Thunderbird Drive Naugatuck, CT 06770 2013-03-59123 Overpaid Real 10 Great Hill LLC $1,534.36 445 Great Southwest Parkway SW Atlanta, GA 30336-2311 2013-03-55000 Overpaid Real 10 Great Hill Road Klimas, Anthony $70.74 22 Eagle Street Naugatuck, CT 06770 2013-03-60277 Overpaid Real Kotomski, Joseph Jr. and Sophie $95.23 39 Cadbury Place Naugatuck, CT 06770 2013-03-60351 Overpaid Real Krodel, William and Linda $30.08 4437 Central Avenue Street Petersburgh, FL 33072 2013-03-60393 Overpaid Real Hillside Avenue Martins, Joseph $17.35 9 Schmitz Avenue Naugatuck, CT 06770 2008-01-15233 c/c 1162 Sold 07/09 2008-01-15234 c/c 1008 Plate returned 06/09 McLeod, Diane $2,226.64 55 Golden Hill Street Naugatuck, CT 06770 2013-03-46511 Overpaid Real Mitnik, John and MaryEllen $98.90 33 Little River Drive Naugatuck, CT 06770 2013-03-61732 Overpaid Real Nolan, Grace $500.00 19 Deering Lane Naugatuck, CT 06770 2013-03-70271 Elderly work credit Nunez-Rodriguez, Juan $258.05 44 Englewood Avenue Apt. 2 Waterbury, CT 06705-1805 2012-01-17248 MV  -6- Minutes – Board of Mayor and Burgesses Regular Meeting – January 6, 2015 Pereira, Armando $3.36 45 John Street Naugatuck, CT 06770 2011-01-18300 c/c Plate returned 08/12 Preta, Joao and Maria $125.86 1052 Rubber Avenue Naugatuck, CT 06770 2013-03-62997 Overpaid Real Sandri, Paul $65.29 59 Hillview Street Naugatuck, CT 06770 2013-03-63822 Overpaid Real Soares, Maria $114.66 P.O. Box 895 Naugatuck, CT 06770 2013-01-22688 Spino, Robert or Elizabeth $356.99 276 City Hill Street Naugatuck, CT 06770 2013-03-65051 c/c 1167 overpaid Real 2013-03-50047 c/c 1169 overpaid Real Sullivan, Florence Estate of $141.22 c/o Joseph Kogut 48 Avalon Avenue Oakville, CT 06779 2013-01-23333 c/c 1173 MV Sold Swarts, Margaret $150.55 1250 Rubber Avenue Ext. Naugatuck, CT 06770 2012-01-23304 Sold prior to GL c/c 973 VW Credit Leasing LTD $531.33 1401 Franklin Boulevard Libertyville, IL 60048 2012-01-24951 MV Sold 03/13 VIN# WA1LKAFP8AA004403 Waranowicz, William $242.07 24 Salem Boulevard Naugatuck, CT 06770 2013-03-65411 Overpaid Real White, Nancy $17.39 123 Thunderbird Drive Naugatuck, CT 06770 2013-03-65547 Overpaid Real Deputy Mayor Rossi abstained. 20. Public Comment – None  -7- Minutes – Board of Mayor and Burgesses Regular Meeting – January 6, 2015 21. Burgess Comments/Sub-Committee Reports Burgess Vitale said the Fire Commission voted to fill three openings. A new female firefighter will be starting in June. Deputy Mayor Rossi reported the Fire Department responded to eighty-one incidents in November. The emergency generator at the East Side Fire House was replaced. Engine 5 is nearing completion. A back order on the seats is holding up the project. Burgess Neth asked if it was true that the borough is paying for people to attend the fire and police academies and then they are leaving Naugatuck because they don’t like our new pension program. He wanted to know if we could make people stay employed in the borough a certain length of time before we even sign them up for the academy. Burgess Olbrys asked if we could charge other towns that take our trained employees. Mayor Mezzo said unfortunately at the current time there is nothing we can do to stop people from leaving after we’ve paid for their training and we cannot charge the town that hires that employee. 22. VOTED: Unanimously on a motion by Deputy Mayor Rossi and seconded by Burgess Scully to adjourn the meeting at 7:58 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