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Board of Mayor and Burgesses

Regular Meeting

Naugatuck, CT · July 7, 2015

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REVISED MINUTES REGULAR MEETING BOARD OF MAYOR AND BURGESSES JULY 7, 2015 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. Weschler M. Bronko A. Olbrys R. Burns, arr. 6:07 p.m. P. Scully, Sr., arr. 6:07 p.m. C. Ernsky R. Vitale RESIDENTS: L. Jackson One DEPARTMENT HEADS: J. Stewart, Public Works Director R. Butler, Jr., Controller J. Goggin, Tax Collector K. Hanks, Fire Chief S. Locke, Superintendent of Schools OTHERS: S. Ribeiro, Public Works Department E. Fitzpatrick, Attorney R. Krzykowski, Planning Commission E. Carter, Mayoral Aide S. Bronko, Naugatuck Valley Health District Board D. Sheridan, Finance Board G. Dean, Police Lieutenant 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 meeting of June 2, 2015 and the special meetings of June 2, 2015 and June 9, 2015. 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 June. Each member received copies for review. 5. VOTED: Unanimously on a motion by Deputy Mayor Rossi and seconded by Burgess Neth to recess to Executive Session at 6:01 p.m. for discussion on the following: Real Estate Negotiations (0 Andrew Mountain Road, Property off Farmstead Lane, Naugatuck Armory, General DataComm, Parcels A, B and C, Naugatuck Train Station, Prospect Street School, Property Bordering Water Street and Cedar Street, Chemtura Property, Wastewater System and Incinerator Contract), Contract Negotiations (EMS), Pending Litigation (NHS Renovation Project, General DataComm) and Personnel (Human Resources Director) inviting in Superintendent of Schools S. Locke for Personnel, Fire Chief K. Hanks for Contract Negotiations and Attorney E. Fitzpatrick for Real Estate Negotiations and Pending Litigation. -2- Minutes – Board of Mayor and Burgesses Regular Meeting – July 7, 2015 Mayor Mezzo reconvened the meeting at 7:16 p.m. 6. The following motion emanated from Executive Session. VOTED: Unanimously on a motion by Deputy Mayor Rossi and seconded by Burgess Neth that the Board of Mayor and Burgesses authorize Mayor Mezzo to enter into an agreement with Gezim Perzhilla and Carlos Santos and or their corporate successors, said agreement based upon a letter dated June 29, 2015 to the NEDC for an offer to purchase the Naugatuck Train Station, 195 Water Street, Naugatuck, CT. 7. 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 discussion/possible action regarding a lease of General DataComm building space to the Historical Society. 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 7:19 p.m. Mayor Mezzo reconvened the meeting at 7:21 p.m. 9. VOTED: Unanimously on a motion by Deputy Mayor Rossi and seconded by Burgess Scully that the Board of Mayor and Burgesses recess to the Retirement Board at 7:21 p.m. Mayor Mezzo reconvened the meeting at 7:23 p.m. 10. Public Comment Concerned about environmental issues at the armory. Interested to hear why taxes are being abated on the agenda. 11. Burgess Comments – Open Topic Burgess Vitale reported the Fire Commission needs members. They are having trouble getting a quorum. Burgess Jackson thanked the Public Works Department for a fantastic job on the fireworks. Burgess Scully attended the June Zoning Commission meeting regarding changing Prospect Street to a business district. Fifty to sixty people attended the public hearing and spoke against the proposed change. Burgess Scully said the street is narrow and has heavy traffic. Deputy Mayor Rossi thanked the Public Works Department for the wonderful job with the fireworks and the Police Department for providing a safe environment for all. She also thanked Lieutenant Dean for assisting her with organizing the clean-up crews through the probation department. -3- Minutes – Board of Mayor and Burgesses Regular Meeting – July 7, 2015 Burgess Ernsky let everyone know they can drop off old medications at the Police Department in the front lobby drop box. The Arts Commission concerts are on the green every Tuesday. The All Arts Festival will be held on August 22nd at 11 am. She thanked the Public Works Department for the awesome movie night. 12. 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 to approve an engagement letter with CohnReznick LLP. 13. VOTED: Unanimously on a motion by Deputy Mayor Rossi and seconded by Burgess Scully that the Board of Mayor and Burgesses approve the engagement of CohnReznick LLP to perform an operational review of the School Business Office and the Borough Finance Department as related to the implementation of the Uniform Chart of Accounts (UCOA) and new financial software and to authorize Superintendent of Schools Sharon Locke to execute all contracts and related documents. 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 a motion to approve a tax refund. 15. VOTED: Unanimously on a motion by Deputy Mayor Rossi and seconded by Burgess Scully that the Board of Mayor and Burgesses authorize Controller Robert W. Butler, Jr. to refund the following tax refund approved by Tax Collector James Goggin; as if read: USB Leasing LT $209.40 1850 Osborn Avenue Oshkosh, WI 54902 2013-01-24537 Returned Car 6/14 c/c 1349VIN# 2GKFVEKXC6279935 16. The Naugatuck Historical Society and the NEDC offices have moved out of the train station into their temporary space. The Historical Society is in a store front on Church Street and the NEDC office is in the ION Insurance Building. The Historical Society has many displays and equipment. They are requesting to enter into a lease to store some of those items in the General DataComm building until they move into the Tuttle Building after the renovations are done. VOTED: Unanimously on a motion by Deputy Mayor Rossi and seconded by Burgess Scully that the Board of Mayor and Burgesses enter into a lease agreement between the borough and the Naugatuck Historical Society for the use of rental space at the General DataComm building and to authorize the Mayor to sign the lease agreement. -4- Minutes – Board of Mayor and Burgesses – Regular Meeting – July 7, 2015 17. Mayor Mezzo reappointed Joseph Richard, (R) 25 Counselor Drive, Naugatuck, CT 06770 as a regular member of the Code of Ethics Commission, term to expire July 1, 2017. 18. Mayor Mezzo reappointed Basiliza MacCalmon, (D) 83 Perock Lane, Naugatuck, CT 06770 as a regular member of the Zoning Board of Appeals, term to expire July 1, 2020. 19. 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 “High Visibility Double Yellow Roadway Traffic Markings” to Atlantic Pavement Marking Inc., 15 Industrial Road, Prospect, CT 06712 as per bid as recommended by Lieutenant Gregory Dean. 20. 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 “Road Paving Project” to S&S Asphalt Paving Inc., 680 Main Street South, P.O. Box 429, Southbury, CT 06488 as per bid as recommended by Public Works Director James Stewart. 21. 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 “Portable Toilet Rental” to A Royal Flush, P.O. Box 3126, Bridgeport, CT 06605 as per bid as recommended by Public Works Director James Stewart. 22. Motion by Deputy Mayor Rossi and seconded by Burgess Burns that the Board of Mayor and Burgesses approve the bids for “Hardware, Lumber, Signs, Construction and Maintenance Supplies” to the following vendors as per bid as recommended by Public Works Director James Stewart, as if read: East Coast Sign & Supply Lock, Stock and Barrel 11 Francis J. Clarke Circle 770 Amity Road Bethel, CT 06801 Bethany, CT 06524 Connecticut Signcraft, Inc. 47 Cherry Street Naugatuck, CT 06770 Burgess Neth abstained. 23. VOTED: Unanimously on a motion by Deputy Mayor Rossi and seconded by Burgess Scully that the Board of Mayor and Burgesses waive the bids for -5- Minutes – Board of Mayor and Burgesses – Regular Meeting – July 7, 2015 “Hardware, Lumber and Supplies” to the following vendors as recommended by Public Works Director James Stewart, as if read: Swenson Granite (Granite Park Signs) Luso Cleaning (Cleaning Signs) 292 South Main Street P. O. Box 324 Newtown, CT 06470 Naugatuck, CT 06770 EZ Way Products (Maintenance Supplies) Hall Signs (Blank Street Signs) P.O. Box 1332 4495 West Vernal Pike Waterbury, CT 06721 Bloomington, IN 47404 24. VOTED: Unanimously on a motion by Deputy Mayor Rossi and seconded by Burgess Scully that the Board of Mayor and Burgesses approve the bids for “General Construction Equipment, Labor & Material Rates and Turf Maintenance Products” to the following vendors as per bid as recommended by Public Works Director James Stewart, as if read: Precision Concrete Cutting Harrell’s LLC 254 Saint John Street 5 Rose Street New Haven, CT 06511 Newport, RI 02840 HTS Construction, Inc. Freezer Hill Mulch Company 273 Beacon Road 845 Carrington Road Bethany, CT 06524 Bethany, CT 06524 Tom Irwin, Inc. John Deere Landscapes 13 A Street 1385 East 36th Street Burlington, MA 01803 Cleveland, OH 44114 Thomas Keegan & Sons, Inc. Cardinals, Inc. 75 Valley Service Road 166 River Road North Haven, CT 06473 Unionville, CT 06085 25. VOTED: Unanimously on a motion by Deputy Mayor Rossi and seconded by Burgess Scully that the Board of Mayor and Burgesses waive the bids for “Construction Equipment, Material Rates and Turf Maintenance Products” to additional vendors and contractors based on specialty as recommended by Public Works Director James Stewart, as if read: Bill Evans Deep Tine Aeration 141 Sunset Road Barne, VT 05641 Slater Farms LLC Golf Course Top Dressing P.O. Box 1168 Slaterville, RI 02876 -6- Minutes – Board of Mayor and Burgesses Regular Meeting – July 7, 2015 Pioneer Manufacturing Company Field Paint 4529 Industrial Avenue Cleveland, OH 44135 Allyndale Corporation Marking Lime 40 Allyndale Road East Canaan, CT 06024 Superior Products Distribution Drainage Pipe/Miscellaneous Tools P.O. Box 57 Milldale, CT 06467 Turf Products Mower Supplies 157 Moody Road Enfield, CT 06082 26. VOTED: Unanimously on a motion by Deputy Mayor Rossi and seconded by Burgess Scully that the Board of Mayor and Burgesses approve the bids for “Motor Vehicle and Equipment Parts & Repair” to the following as per bid as recommended by Public Works Director James Stewart, as if read: Uni-Select Auto Parts Lock, Stock and Barrel 901 North Lenola Street 770 Amity Road Moorestown, NJ 08057-1042 Bethany, CT 06524 27. VOTED: Unanimously on a motion by Deputy Mayor Rossi and seconded by Burgess Burns that the Board of Mayor and Burgesses waive the bids for “Motor Vehicle and Equipment Parts & Repair” to additional vendors for purchasing and repairs to specialty equipment as recommended by Public Works Director James Stewart, as if read: Power Cover (Tri-axle Covers) Dowling Ford Inc. (Ford Dealer) 37 Commons Court 1011 South Main Street Waterbury, CT 06704 Cheshire, CT 06410 G&H Equipment (John Deere Mower Parts) Atlantic Broom (Sweeper Brooms) 314 Old Maple Avenue 345 John Quincy Adams Road North Haven, CT 06473 Taunton, MA 02780 Jeska (Lubricants) Glass Plus (Vehicle Glass) 240 Forest Road 576 Rubber Avenue Stratford, CT 06614 Naugatuck, CT 06770 -7- Minutes – Board of Mayor and Burgesses – Regular Meeting – July 7, 2015 Maine Oxy (Welding Gas) Lubrication Tech. (Loader System) 22 Albiston Way 120 Bosworth Street Auburn, ME 04210 West Springfield, MA 01089 R&R Products (Discounted Mower Parts) Winter Equipment (Plow Blades) 3334 East Milber Street 1900 Joseph Lloyd Parkway Tucson, AZ 85714 Willoughby, Ohio 44094 Anderson Auto Electric (Auto Electrician) Loehman Blasius (Chevy Dealer) 2091 South Main Street P.O. Box 2510 Waterbury, CT 06702 Waterbury, CT 06705 Stewart & Stevenson Power (Diesel Repair) M Jacobs & Sons (Cleaning Cloths) P.O. Box 950 2 Factory Street Lodi, NJ 07644 Derby, CT 06418 28. VOTED: Unanimously on a motion by Deputy Mayor Rossi and seconded by Burgess Scully that the Board of Mayor and Burgesses waive the bid for “Nursery Plants” to the following vendors as recommended by Public Works Director James Stewart, as if read: Millane Nurseries, Inc. Vaszauskas Farm 604 Main Street 519 Middlebury Road Cromwell, CT 06416 Middlebury, CT 06762 29. VOTED: Unanimously on a motion by Deputy Mayor Rossi and seconded by Burgess Scully that the Board of Mayor and Burgesses approve the following vendor and authorize Mayor Mezzo to execute all contracts and related documents for “Landscaping Services as needed by the Acting Blight Officer” based on the Request for Qualifications to ICES, Inc., 35 Elm Street, Naugatuck, CT 06770 as recommended by Public Works Director James Stewart. 30. VOTED: Unanimously on a motion by Deputy Mayor Rossi and seconded by Burgess Scully that the Board of Mayor and Burgesses authorize Mayor Robert Mezzo to execute all contracts and related documents between the Borough of Naugatuck and Zulahoo, Inc., 703 McKinney Avenue, Suite 306, Dallas, TX 75202 for the rental of space at the General DataComm property, in the amount of $15,000 a month plus utilities and provision for insurance in a form approved by borough counsel. 31. VOTED: Unanimously on a motion by Deputy Mayor Rossi and seconded by Burgess Scully that the Board of Mayor and Burgesses refer the proposed Access and Easement Agreement for Saurin and Hema Desai, 128 Melbourne Court, to the Planning Commission for a report pursuant to -8- Minutes – Board of Mayor and Burgesses – Regular Meeting – July 7, 2015 Section 8-24 of the General Statutes as recommended by Borough Engineer Wayne Zirolli and subject to borough attorney approval. 32. VOTED: Unanimously on a motion by Deputy Mayor Rossi and seconded by Burgess Scully that the Board of Mayor and Burgesses refer the properties of 0 Andrew Mountain Road and property off of Farmstead Lane to the Planning Commission for a report pursuant to Section 8-24 of the General Statutes as recommended by Borough Attorney Edward Fitzpatrick. For the record: Deputy Mayor Rossi: “For the benefit of the audience here, we ran very short on executive session time so we figured if we just went ahead and did this, we will have further discussion and an ability to have a greater more detailed review of both those properties. So no decisions have been made. We are just getting that stuff out of the way in case it is something we do decide to pursue.” 33. Currently the borough’s ordinance states no alcoholic beverages are allowed to be served on borough sidewalks. Restaurant owners have asked the borough to consider changing the ordinance to allow them to serve alcoholic beverages on sidewalks and increase their outdoor dining experience. The Zoning Commission reviewed the request and recommends that the borough modifies the ordinance to permit alcoholic beverages to be served on designated portions of sidewalks. How much space should be left in the travel way has yet to be determined. Sidewalks vary in size but the travel way range would be three to four feet. The borough board asked the borough attorney to move forward with the change and will schedule a public hearing on the matter. 34. VOTED: Unanimously on a motion by Deputy Mayor Rossi and seconded by Burgess Scully that the Board of Mayor and Burgesses authorize Mayor Robert Mezzo to execute all contracts and related documents concerning a Master Equipment Lease-Purchase Agreement No. 75-10619 dated April 17, 2012 between the Ford Motor Credit Company, LLC as Lessor and the Borough of Naugatuck as Lessee for the purchase of eight 2015 Ford Police Interceptor Utility Vehicles with equipment. 35. VOTED: Unanimously on a motion by Deputy Mayor Rossi and seconded by Burgess Scully that the Board of Mayor and Burgesses authorize Mayor Robert Mezzo to execute all contracts and related documents regarding a Police Assistance Agreement between the Town of Cheshire and the Borough of Naugatuck as recommended by Police Chief Christopher Edson. 36. VOTED: Unanimously on a motion by Deputy Mayor Rossi and seconded by Burgess Burns that the Board of Mayor and Burgesses abate the taxes on the following motor vehicles, Bill #2000-01-08233, Bill #2001-01-08692, Bill #2003-01-09242 in the amount of $230.62 owned by General -9- Minutes – Board of Mayor and Burgesses – Regular Meeting – July 7, 2015 DataComm, 6 Rubber Avenue, Naugatuck, CT 06770 pursuant to Connecticut General Statutes Section 12-81 as recommended by Tax Collector James Goggin. 37. VOTED: Unanimously on a motion by Deputy Mayor Rossi and seconded by Burgess Scully that the Board of Mayor and Burgesses abate the taxes on personal property, Bill #1999-04-30332, Bill #2000-04-30336, Bill #2001- 04-30341, Bill #2002-04-30336 in the amount of $209,005.83 owned by General DataComm, 6 Rubber Avenue, Naugatuck, CT 06770 pursuant to Connecticut General Statutes Section 12-81 as recommended by Tax Collector James Goggin. 38. VOTED: Unanimously on a motion by Deputy Mayor Rossi and seconded by Burgess Scully that the Board of Mayor and Burgesses abate the taxes on all real property at Parcel #002-2636, in the amount of $6,734.49 owned by Ian and Melana Fenton, 134 Thunderbird Drive, Naugatuck, CT 06770 pursuant to Connecticut General Statutes Section 21-80(e)(4) as recommended by Tax Collector James Goggin. 39. VOTED: Unanimously on a motion by Deputy Mayor Rossi and seconded by Burgess Burns that the Board of Mayor and Burgesses abate the taxes on real property, ID #056-1120 in the amount of $984.34 owned by First Hartford Capital, Scott Street, Naugatuck, CT 06770 pursuant to Connecticut General Statutes Section 12-81 as recommended by Tax Collector James Goggin. 40. VOTED: Unanimously on a motion by Deputy Mayor Rossi and seconded by Burgess Scully that the Board of Mayor and Burgesses abate the taxes on real property, ID #056-1100 in the amount of $3,005.13 owned by First Hartford Capital, Scott Street, Naugatuck, CT 06770 pursuant to Connecticut General Statutes Section 12-81 as recommended by Tax Collector James Goggin. 41. Motion by Deputy Mayor Rossi and seconded by Burgess Scully that the Board of Mayor and Burgesses abate the taxes on real property, ID #056-0900 in the amount of $201,436.21 owned by First Hartford Capital, Andrew Avenue, Naugatuck, CT 06770 pursuant to Connecticut General Statutes Section 12-81 as recommended by Tax Collector James Goggin. Burgess Neth opposed. 42. VOTED: Unanimously on a motion by Deputy Mayor Rossi and seconded by Burgess Scully that the Board of Mayor and Burgesses abate the taxes on real property, ID #056-0800 in the amount of $8,691.48 owned by First Hartford Capital, 27 Andrew Avenue, Naugatuck, CT 06770 pursuant to Connecticut General Statutes Section 12-81 as recommended by Tax Collector James Goggin. -10- Minutes – Board of Mayor and Burgesses – Regular Meeting – July 7, 2015 43. VOTED: Unanimously on a motion by Deputy Mayor Rossi and seconded by Burgess Scully that the Board of Mayor and Burgesses abate the taxes on real property, ID #056-1000 in the amount of $3,980.34 owned by First Hartford Capital, 56 Andrew Avenue, Naugatuck, CT 06770 pursuant to Connecticut General Statutes Section 12-81 as recommended by Tax Collector James Goggin. 44. Motion by Deputy Mayor Rossi and seconded by Burgess Scully that the Board of Mayor and Burgesses abate the taxes on real property, ID #072-6020 in the amount of $7,272.93 owned by Glenbrook Gardens, Lynn Peterson, 18-3G Bridge Street, Naugatuck, CT 06770 pursuant to Connecticut General Statutes Section 12-81 as recommended by Tax Collector James Goggin. Mayor Mezzo abstained. 45. VOTED: Unanimously on a motion by Deputy Mayor Rossi and seconded by Burgess Scully that the Board of Mayor and Burgesses abate the taxes on real property, ID #051-9100 in the amount of $13,337.29 owned by Vintage Group LLC, 1054 Andrew Mountain Road, Naugatuck, CT 06770 pursuant to Connecticut General Statutes Section 12-81 as recommended by Tax Collector James Goggin. 46. VOTED: Unanimously on a motion by Deputy Mayor Rossi and seconded by Burgess Scully that the Board of Mayor and Burgesses abate the taxes on real property, Bill #2011-03-43869, Bill #2012-03-58742, Bill #2012-03- 43762 in the amount of $17,042.76 owned by the Borough of Naugatuck, 229 Church Street, Naugatuck, CT 06770 pursuant to Connecticut General Statutes Section 12-81 as recommended by Tax Collector James Goggin. 47. VOTED: Unanimously on a motion by Deputy Mayor Rossi and seconded by Burgess Scully that the Board of Mayor and Burgesses abate the taxes on real property, Bill #2011-03-43870, Bill #2012-03-43763, Bill #2012-03- 58743 in the amount of $163,432.93 owned by the Borough of Naugatuck, 229 Church Street, Naugatuck, CT 06770 pursuant to Connecticut General Statutes Section 12-81 as recommended by Tax Collector James Goggin. 48. VOTED: Unanimously on a motion by Deputy Mayor Rossi and seconded by Burgess Scully that the Board of Mayor and Burgesses authorize Controller Robert W. Butler, Jr. to refund the following tax refunds approved by Tax Collector James Goggin; as if read: Annatone, Nicole $6.04 245 Crestwood Drive Naugatuck, CT 06770 2013-01-754 Overpaid MV -11- Minutes – Board of Mayor and Burgesses – Regular Meeting – July 7, 2015 Baldino, Kelly $68.20 8 Pond Street Naugatuck, CT 06770 2012-02-249 Same-car Plate Change c/c 2051 Banik, Edward or Sandra $391.35 16 Cardinal Lane Waterbury, CT 06708 2013-01-1330 Garaged in Waterbury Billingham, Wayne or Heather $142.87 140 Surrey Lane Stratford, CT 06614 2007-01-1995 c/c 893 Plate Returned Brennan, Steven D $35.37 53 Conrad Street Apt 31B Naugatuck, CT 06770 2013-02-595 Apply Dis Exemption c/c 2046 Card, Charles Jr. $222.44 140 Morning Mist Road Naugatuck, CT 06770 1998-02-675 Should have been abated Carneiro, Amber Lynn $142.73 90 Fairfax Street Waterbury, CT 06704 2013-02-799 c/c 2021 Waterbury Resident Celink Reverse Mortgage $97.77 P.O. Box 8265 Wichita Falls, TX 76307 2013-03-70134 Overpaid Real Edith Gotlibowski of 46 Lines Hill Rd Corelogic $94.43 1 Corelogic Drive Westlake, TX 63891 2013-03-63891 Overpaid Real Henry Sabieski of 58 Schenck Lane Corelogic $201.88 1 Corelogic Drive Westlake, TX 63891 2013-03-60381 Overpaid Real Michael Kranz of 23 John Street 2013-03-61489 Overpaid Real Kenneth McKenna of 253 Spring Street Croce, Anthony or Raymond $101.38 81 Tawny Thrush Road Naugatuck, CT 06770 2013-01-5350 Active Duty 13 GL 2037 -12- Minutes – Board of Mayor and Burgesses – Regular Meeting – July 7, 2015 DaSilva, Pedro $21.54 129 Oak Street Naugatuck, CT 06770 2013-02-1252 Overpaid MV Ebstein, Christopher $11.07 48 Amanda Lane Naugatuck, CT 06770 2013-02-1565 Rec 03/14 Fuentes, Arienna S $26.31 177 Riverside Street Unit 2 Oakville, CT 06779 2013-02-1845 c/c 1934 Rec 8/14 Gallagher, John $54.08 73-77 Cold Spring Circle Naugatuck, CT 06770 2012-03-52137 Overpaid Real Gandy, Scott $101.34 44 Belmont Avenue Waterbury, CT 06708 2013-01-8720 c/c 2056 Waterbury Resident Geloso, Jason and Erin $8.06 204 Quinn Street Naugatuck, CT 06770 2013-01-8941 MV Overpaid Gunnound, Rachael Suzanne $60.43 183 Meadow Street 3rd Floor Naugatuck, CT 06770 2013-02-2136 c/c 1938 Plate Returned 5/14 Hyundai Lease Titling $498.92 260 Interstate Titling Atlanta, GA 11249 2013-01-11249 c/c 1909 Florida Resident VIN#5NPEC4AC4DH615933 Lloyd Properties LLC $31.20 8014 Bowfin Road Blacklick, OH 43004 2013-03-43004 Overpaid Real Love, Linda S. or Thomas $140.54 570 Wooster Street Naugatuck, CT 06770 2013-01-13887 Overpaid Real -13- Minutes – Board of Mayor and Burgesses Regular Meeting – July 7, 2015 Naugatuck Tree Service LLC $57.25 P.O. Box 882 Naugatuck, CT 06770 2013-01-16773 Plate Rec 7/14 c/c 1869 Nissan Infiniti LT $281.69 P.O. Box 650214 Dallas, TX 75265-0214 2013-01-17185 Lease Return c/c 1888 VIN# JN8AZ1MN9BW164141 Ocwen Loan Servicing $2,155.67 1661 Worthington Road Suite 100 West Palm Beach, FL 33409 2013-03-63021 Overpaid Real Betsy Provost of 42 Walnut Street Perry, Amy or Mark $15.40 66 Trowbridge Place Naugatuck, CT 06770 2013-01-18431 Overpaid MV Sharik, Tyler $35.82 116 Rustling Reed Road Naugatuck, CT 06770 2013-04-30764 c/c 2074 MVS Disposed 10/13 Stevens, Melissa and Daniel $2.88 60 Palmer Street Somerset, MA 02726 2013-01-23120 Overpaid MV Toyota Motor Credit $766.76 260 Interstate NC 12F Atlantic GA 30339 2013-01-24261 c/c 2038 Lease Term 11/13 VIN# 5TDDK3DCXBS013422 VW Leasing LTD $544.96 1401 Franklin Boulevard Libertyville, IL 60048 2013-01-25104 c/c 2063 Sold 10/13 VIN# WXWMP7AN1BE705492 49. Public Comment – None 50. Burgess Comments/Sub-Committee Reports Deputy Mayor Rossi reported the Fire Department responded to 101 incidents in June. Engine 6 is waiting for a new main systems computer which is on order. The IT Commission didn’t have a quorum. Burgess Jackson is glad to see the board is taking some of the auditors’ recommendations. -14- Minutes – Board of Mayor and Burgesses Regular Meeting – July 7, 2015 Burgess Vitale said the Board of Education and the Parks Department are joining together to run a kindergarten readiness program at Andrew Avenue School in July as well as an aftercare program. They met with Discovery and are considering offering swimming lessons in the fall. He is pleased the Parks Department and the Board of Education have partnered together to offer these programs. Burgess Vitale is concerned that the deputy fire marshal was called in while on vacation because they are short staffed. 51. VOTED: Unanimously on a motion by Deputy Mayor Rossi and seconded by Burgess Scully to adjourn the meeting at 8:24 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

Agenda

AGENDA REGULAR MEETING BOARD OF MAYOR AND BURGESSES JULY 7, 2015 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 June 2, 2015 and the special meetings of June 2, 2015 and June 9, 2015. Each member received copies for review. 4. Motion by Burgess that the Board of Mayor and Burgesses approve the monthly reports of June. Each member received copies for review. 5. Motion by Burgess to recess to Executive Session at p.m. for discussion on the following: Real Estate Negotiations (0 Andrew Mountain Road, Property off Farmstead Lane, Naugatuck Armory, General DataComm, Parcels A, B and C, Naugatuck Train Station, Prospect Street School, Property Bordering Water Street and Cedar Street, Chemtura Property, Wastewater System and Incinerator Contract), Contract Negotiations (EMS), Pending Litigation (NHS Renovation Project, General DataComm) and Personnel (Human Resources Director) 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. Motion by Burgess that the Board of Mayor and Burgesses recess to the Retirement Board at p.m. Mayor Mezzo will reconvene the meeting at p.m. 9. Public Comment – Open Topic 10. Burgess Comments – Open Topic 11. Mayor Mezzo shall reappoint Joseph Richard, (R) 25 Counselor Drive, Naugatuck, CT 06770 as a regular member of the Code of Ethics Commission, term to expire July 1, 2017. -2- Agenda – Board of Mayor and Burgesses Regular Meeting – July 7, 2015 12. Mayor Mezzo shall reappoint Basiliza MacCalmon, (D) 83 Perock Lane, Naugatuck, CT 06770 as a regular member of the Zoning Board of Appeals, term to expire July 1, 2020. 13. 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 Roadway Traffic Markings” to Atlantic Pavement Marking Inc., 15 Industrial Road, Prospect, CT 06712 as per bid as recommended by Lieutenant Gregory Dean. 14. 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 “Road Paving Project” to S&S Asphalt paving Inc., 680 Main Street South, P.O. Box 429, Southbury, CT 06488 as per bid as recommended by Public Works Director James Stewart. 15. 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 the “Portable Toilet Rental” to A Royal Flush, P.O. Box 3126, Bridgeport, CT 06605 as per bid as recommended by Public Works Director James Stewart. 16. Motion by Burgess that the Board of Mayor and Burgesses approve the bids for “Hardware, Lumber, Signs, Construction and Maintenance Supplies” to the following vendors as per bid as recommended by Public Works Director James Stewart, as if read: East Coast Sign & Supply Lock, Stock and Barrel 11 Francis J. Clarke Circle 770 Amity Road Bethel, CT 06801 Bethany, CT 06524 Connecticut Signcraft, Inc. 47 Cherry Street Naugatuck, CT 06770 17. Motion by Burgess that the Board of Mayor and Burgesses waive the bids for “Hardware, Lumber and Supplies” to the following vendors as recommended by Public Works Director James Stewart, as if read: Swenson Granite (Granite Park Signs) Luso Cleaning (Cleaning Signs) 292 South Main Street P. O. Box 324 Newtown, CT 06470 Naugatuck, CT 06770 EZ Way Products (Maintenance Supplies) Hall Signs (Blank Street Signs) P.O. Box 1332 4495 West Vernal Pike Waterbury, CT 06721 Bloomington, IN 47404 -3- Agenda – Board of Mayor and Burgesses Regular Meeting – July 7, 2015 18. Motion by Burgess that the Board of Mayor and Burgesses approve the bids for “General Construction Equipment, Labor & Material Rates and Turf Maintenance Products” to the following vendors as per bid as recommended by Public Works Director James Stewart, as if read: Precision Concrete Cutting Harrell’s LLC 254 Saint John Street 5 Rose Street New Haven, CT 06511 Newport, RI 02840 HTS Construction, Inc. Freezer Hill Mulch Company 273 Beacon Road 845 Carrington Road Bethany, CT 06524 Bethany, CT 06524 Tom Irwin, Inc. John Deere Landscapes 13 A Street 1385 East 36th Street Burlington, MA 01803 Cleveland, OH 44114 Thomas Keegan & Sons, Inc. Cardinals, Inc. 75 Valley Service Road 166 River Road North Haven, CT 06473 Unionville, CT 06085 19. Motion by Burgess that the Board of Mayor and Burgesses waive the bids for “Construction Equipment, Material Rates and Turf Maintenance Products” to additional vendors and contractors based on specialty as recommended by Public Works Director James Stewart, as if read: Bill Evans Deep Tine Aeration 141 Sunset Road Barne, VT 05641 Slater Farms LLC Golf Course Top Dressing P.O. Box 1168 Slaterville, RI 02876 Pioneer Manufacturing Company Field Paint 4529 Industrial Avenue Cleveland, OH 44135 Allyndale Corporation Marking Lime 40 Allyndale Road East Canaan, CT 06024 Superior Products Distribution Drainage Pipe/Miscellaneous Tools P.O. Box 57 Milldale, CT 06467 -4- Agenda – Board of Mayor and Burgesses Regular Meeting – July 7, 2015 Turf Products Mower Supplies 157 Moody Road Enfield, CT 06082 20. Motion by Burgess that the Board of Mayor and Burgesses approve the bids for “Motor Vehicle and Equipment Parts & Repair” to the following as per bid as recommended by Public Works Director James Stewart, as if read: Uni-Select Auto Parts Lock, Stock and Barrel 901 North Lenola Street 770 Amity Road Moorestown, NJ 08057-1042 Bethany, CT 06524 21. Motion by Burgess that the Board of Mayor and Burgesses waive the bids for “Motor Vehicle and Equipment Parts & Repair” to additional vendors for purchasing and repairs to specialty equipment as recommended by Public Works Director James Stewart, as if read: Power Cover (Tri-axle Covers) Dowling Ford Inc. (Ford Dealer) 37 Commons Court 1011 South Main Street Waterbury, CT 06704 Cheshire, CT 06410 G&H Equipment (John Deere Mower Parts) Atlantic Broom (Sweeper Brooms) 314 Old Maple Avenue 345 John Quincy Adams Road North Haven, CT 06473 Taunton, MA 02780 Jeska (Lubricants) Glass Plus (Vehicle Glass) 240 Forest Road 576 Rubber Avenue Stratford, CT 06614 Naugatuck, CT 06770 Maine Oxy (Welding Gas) Lubrication Tech. (Loader System 22 Albiston Way 120 Bosworth Street Auburn, ME 04210 West Springfield, MA 01089 R&R Products (Discounted Mower Parts) Winter Equipment (Plow Blades) 3334 East Milber Street 1900 Joseph Lloyd Parkway Tucson, AZ 85714 Willoughby, Ohio 44094 Anderson Auto Electric (Auto Electrician) Loehman Blasius (Chevy Dealer) 2091 South Main Street P.O. Box 2510 Waterbury, CT 06702 Waterbury, CT 06705 Stewart & Stevenson Power (Diesel Repair) M Jacobs & Sons (Cleaning Cloths) P.O. Box 950 2 Factory Street Lodi, NJ 07644 Derby, CT 06418 -5- Agenda – Board of Mayor and Burgesses Regular Meeting – July 7, 2015 22. Motion by Burgess that the Board of Mayor and Burgesses approve the following vendor and authorize Mayor Mezzo to execute all contracts and related documents for “Landscaping Services as needed by the Acting Blight Officer” based on the Request for Qualifications to ICES, Inc., 35 Elm Street, Naugatuck, CT 06770 as recommended by Public Works Director James Stewart. 23. Motion by Burgess that the Board of Mayor and Burgesses waive the bid for “Nursery Plants” to the following vendors as recommended by Public Works Director James Stewart, as if read: Millane Nurseries, Inc. Vaszauskas Farm 604 Main Street 519 Middlebury Road Cromwell, CT 06416 Middlebury, CT 06762 24. Motion by Burgess that the Board of Mayor and Burgesses authorize Mayor Robert Mezzo to execute all contracts and related documents between the Borough of Naugatuck and Zulahoo, Inc., 703 McKinney Avenue, Suite 306, Dallas, TX 75202 for the rental of space at the General DataComm property, in the amount of $15,000 a month plus utilities and provision for insurance in a form approved by borough counsel. 25. Motion by Burgess that the Board of Mayor and Burgesses refer the proposed Access and Easement Agreement for Saurin and Hema Desai, 128 Melbourne Court, to the Planning Commission for a report pursuant to Section 8-24 of the General Statutes as recommended by Borough Engineer Wayne Zirolli and subject to borough attorney approval. 26. Discussion/possible action regarding the potential acquisition of two parcels of land for open space, with 90% reimbursement by the state, as recommended by Borough Engineer Wayne Zirolli. 27. Discussion/possible action on the Amendment of Chapter 4, Alcoholic Beverages, Section 4-1 in the Code of Ordinances in order to permit alcoholic beverages on designated portions of borough sidewalks. 28. Motion by Burgess that the Board of Mayor and Burgesses authorize Mayor Robert Mezzo to execute all contracts and related documents concerning a Master Equipment Lease-Purchase Agreement No. 75-10619 dated April 17, 2012 between the Ford Motor Credit Company, LLC as Lessor and the Borough of Naugatuck as Lessee for the purchase of eight 2015 Ford Police Interceptor Utility Vehicles with equipment. 29. Motion by Burgess that the Board of Mayor and Burgesses authorize Mayor Robert Mezzo to execute all contracts and related documents regarding a Police -6- Agenda – Board of Mayor and Burgesses Regular Meeting – July 7, 2015 Assistance Agreement between the Town of Cheshire and the Borough of Naugatuck as recommended by Police Chief Christopher Edson. 30. Motion by Burgess that the Board of Mayor and Burgesses abate the taxes on the following motor vehicles, Bill #2000-01-08233, Bill #2001-01-08692, Bill #2003-01-09242 in the amount of $230.62 owned by General DataComm, 6 Rubber Avenue, Naugatuck, CT 06770 pursuant to Connecticut General Statutes Section 12-81 as recommended by Tax Collector James Goggin. 31. Motion by Burgess that the Board of Mayor and Burgesses abate the taxes on personal property, Bill #1999-04-30332, Bill #2000-04-30336, Bill #2001-04- 30341, Bill #2002-04-30336 in the amount of $209,005.83 owned by General DataComm, 6 Rubber Avenue, Naugatuck, CT 06770 pursuant to Connecticut General Statutes Section 12-81 as recommended by Tax Collector James Goggin. 32. Motion by Burgess that the Board of Mayor and Burgesses abate the taxes on all real property at Parcel #002-2636, in the amount of $6,734.49 owned by Ian and Melana Fenton, 134 Thunderbird Drive, Naugatuck, CT 06770 pursuant to Connecticut General Statutes Section 21-80(e)(4) as recommended by Tax Collector James Goggin. 33. Motion by Burgess that the Board of Mayor and Burgesses abate the taxes on real property, ID #056-1120 in the amount of $984.34 owned by First Hartford Capital, Scott Street, Naugatuck, CT 06770 pursuant to Connecticut General Statutes Section 12-81 as recommended by Tax Collector James Goggin. 34. Motion by Burgess that the Board of Mayor and Burgesses abate the taxes on real property, ID #056-1100 in the amount of $3,005.13 owned by First Hartford Capital, Scott Street, Naugatuck, CT 06770 pursuant to Connecticut General Statutes Section 12-81 as recommended by Tax Collector James Goggin. 35. Motion by Burgess that the Board of Mayor and Burgesses abate the taxes on real property, ID #056-0900 in the amount of $201,436.21 owned by First Hartford Capital, Andrew Avenue, Naugatuck, CT 06770 pursuant to Connecticut General Statutes Section 12-81 as recommended by Tax Collector James Goggin. 36. Motion by Burgess that the Board of Mayor and Burgesses abate the taxes on real property, ID #056-0800 in the amount of $8,691.48 owned by First Hartford Capital, 27 Andrew Avenue, Naugatuck, CT 06770 pursuant to Connecticut General Statutes Section 12-81 as recommended by Tax Collector James Goggin. 37. Motion by Burgess that the Board of Mayor and Burgesses abate the taxes on real property, ID #056-1000 in the amount of $3,980.34 owned by First Hartford Capital, 56 Andrew Avenue, Naugatuck, CT 06770 pursuant to Connecticut General Statutes Section 12-81 as recommended by Tax Collector James Goggin. -7- Agenda – Board of Mayor and Burgesses – Regular Meeting – July 7, 2015 38. Motion by Burgess that the Board of Mayor and Burgesses abate the taxes on real property, ID #072-6020 in the amount of $7,272.93 owned by Glenbrook Gardens, Lynn Peterson,, 18-3G Bridge Street, Naugatuck, CT 06770 pursuant to Connecticut General Statutes Section 12-81 as recommended by Tax Collector James Goggin. 39. Motion by Burgess that the Board of Mayor and Burgesses abate the taxes on real property, ID #051-9100 in the amount of $13,337.29 owned by Vintage Group LLC, 1054 Andrew Mountain Road, Naugatuck, CT 06770 pursuant to Connecticut General Statutes Section 12-81 as recommended by Tax Collector James Goggin. 40. Motion by Burgess that the Board of Mayor and Burgesses abate the taxes on real property, Bill #2011-03-43869, Bill #2012-03-58742, Bill #2012-03-43762 in the amount of $17,042.76 owned by the Borough of Naugatuck, 229 Church Street, Naugatuck, CT 06770 pursuant to Connecticut General Statutes Section 12-81 as recommended by Tax Collector James Goggin. 41. Motion by Burgess that the Board of Mayor and Burgesses abate the taxes on real property, Bill #2011-03-43870, Bill #2012-03-43763, Bill #2012-03-58743 in the amount of $163,432.93 owned by the Borough of Naugatuck, 229 Church Street, Naugatuck, CT 06770 pursuant to Connecticut General Statutes Section 12-81 as recommended by Tax Collector James Goggin. 42. 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: Annatone, Nicole $6.04 245 Crestwood Drive Naugatuck, CT 06770 2013-01-754 Overpaid MV Baldino, Kelly $68.20 8 Pond Street Naugatuck, CT 06770 2012-02-249 Same-car Plate Change c/c 2051 Banik, Edward or Sandra $391.35 16 Cardinal Lane Waterbury, CT 06708 2013-01-1330 Garaged in Waterbury Billingham, Wayne or Heather $142.87 140 Surrey Lane Stratford, CT 06614 2007-01-1995 c/c 893 Plate Returned -8- Agenda – Board of Mayor and Burgesses – Regular Meeting – July 7, 2015 Brennan, Steven D $35.37 53 Conrad Street Apt 31B Naugatuck, CT 06770 2013-02-595 Apply Dis Exemption c/c 2046 Card, Charles Jr. $222.44 140 Morning Mist Road Naugatuck, CT 06770 1998-02-675 Should have been abated Carneiro, Amber Lynn $142.73 90 Fairfax Street Waterbury, CT 06704 2013-02-799 c/c 2021 Waterbury Resident Celink Reverse Mortgage $97.77 P.O. Box 8265 Wichita Falls, TX 76307 2013-03-70134 Overpaid Real Edith Gotlibowski of 46 Lines Hill Rd Corelogic $94.43 1 Corelogic Drive Westlake, TX 63891 2013-03-63891 Overpaid Real Henry Sabieski of 58 Schenck Lane Corelogic $201.88 1 Corelogic Drive Westlake, TX 63891 2013-03-60381 Overpaid Real Michael Kranz of 23 John Street 2013-03-61489 Overpaid Real Kenneth McKenna of 253 Spring Street Croce, Anthony or Raymond $101.38 81 Tawny Thrush Road Naugatuck, CT 06770 2013-01-5350 Active Duty 13 GL 2037 DaSilva, Pedro $21.54 129 Oak Street Naugatuck, CT 06770 2013-02-1252 Overpaid MV Ebstein, Christopher $11.07 48 Amanda Lane Naugatuck, CT 06770 2013-02-1565 Rec 03/14 Fuentes, Arienna S $26.31 177 Riverside Street Unit 2 Oakville, CT 06779 2013-02-1845 c/c 1934 Rec 8/14 -9- Agenda – Board of Mayor and Burgesses Regular Meeting – July 7, 2015 Gallagher, John $54.08 73-77 Cold Spring Circle Naugatuck, CT 06770 2012-03-52137 Overpaid Real Gandy, Scott $101.34 44 Belmont Avenue Waterbury, CT 06708 2013-01-8720 c/c 2056 Waterbury Resident Geloso, Jason and Erin $8.06 204 Quinn Street Naugatuck, CT 06770 2013-01-8941 MV Overpaid Gunnound, Rachael Suzanne $60.43 183 Meadow Street 3rd Floor Naugatuck, CT 06770 2013-02-2136 c/c 1938 Plate Returned 5/14 Hyundai Lease Titling $498.92 260 Interstate Titling Atlanta, GA 11249 2013-01-11249 c/c 1909 Florida Resident VIN#5NPEC4AC4DH615933 Lloyd Properties LLC $31.20 8014 Bowfin Road Blacklick, OH 43004 2013-03-43004 Overpaid Real Love, Linda S. or Thomas $140.54 570 Wooster Street Naugatuck, CT 06770 2013-01-13887 Overpaid Real Naugatuck Tree Service LLC $57.25 P.O. Box 882 Naugatuck, CT 06770 2013-01-16773 Plate Rec 7/14 c/c 1869 Nissan Infiniti LT $281.69 P.O. Box 650214 Dallas, TX 75265-0214 2013-01-17185 Lease Return c/c 1888 VIN# JN8AZ1MN9BW164141 Ocwen Loan Servicing $2,155.67 1661 Worthington Road Suite 100 West Palm Beach, FL 33409 2013-03-63021 Overpaid Real Betsy Provost of 42 Walnut Street -10- Agenda – Board of Mayor and Burgesses Regular Meeting – July 7, 2015 Perry, Amy or Mark $15.40 66 Trowbridge Place Naugatuck, CT 06770 2013-01-18431 Overpaid MV Sharik, Tyler $35.82 116 Rustling Reed Road Naugatuck, CT 06770 2013-04-30764 c/c 2074 MVS Disposed 10/13 Stevens, Melissa and Daniel $2.88 60 Palmer Street Somerset, MA 02726 2013-01-23120 Overpaid MV Toyota Motor Credit $766.76 260 Interstate NC 12F Atlantic GA 30339 2013-01-24261 c/c 2038 Lease Term 11/13 VIN# 5TDDK3DCXBS013422 VW Leasing LTD $544.96 1401 Franklin Boulevard Libertyville, IL 60048 2013-01-25104 c/c 2063 Sold 10/13 VIN# WXWMP7AN1BE705492 43. Public Comment – Agenda Items 44. Burgess Comments/Sub-Committee Reports 45. Motion by Burgess to adjourn the meeting at p.m.

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