Board of Mayor and Burgesses

MINUTES SPECIAL MEETING BOARD OF MAYOR AND BURGESSES OCTOBER 26, 2015 1. Mayor Robert A. Mezzo called the special meeting to order at 6:48 p.m. with the following in attendance: BURGESSES: RESIDENTS: T. K. Rossi R. Neth None M. Bronko, absent A. Olbrys R. Burns P. Scully PRESS: C. Ernsky R. Vitale L. Marshall L. Jackson P. Singley OTHERS: R. Pugliese, Naugatuck Economic Development Corp. K. McSherry, Attorney R. Oris, Oris Incorporated E. Fitzpatrick, Attorney D. Sullivan, Milone & MacBroom J. Lombard, Lombard Group 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 Board of Mayor and Burgesses ratify the execution of the Indemnification and Hold Harmless Agreement between the Borough of Naugatuck and the State of Connecticut regarding parking at the Armory for the Regional Band Competition on October 24, 2015. 4. Motion by Burgess to recess to Executive Session at p.m. for discussion on the following: Real Estate Negotiations (Parcel A, Parcel C) inviting in _____________________________________________________________________. Mayor Mezzo will reconvene the meeting at p.m. The board did not go into Executive Session. 5. Developers Robert Oris and John Lombard gave a presentation to the board on their vision for the development of Parcel C. Mr. Oris said there will be two structures built on the property with parking in the rear. One building will be a multilevel building with approximately 7,500 square feet on the top level and an outdoor patio off the second level. St. Mary’s Hospital will be the cornerstone tenant. They’re in discussions with the hospital about opening a fitness facility as well as the medical center. The second building will be 5,100 square feet of retail space and a restaurant. Mr. Oris said getting synergy upfront is important for the community and the project. He said they are spending more money on the exterior of the buildings to attract high end tenants. The Land Use Commissions have expressed willingness to hold special meetings and public hearings to expedite the process.  -2- Minutes – Board of Mayor and Burgesses Special Meeting – October 26, 2015 Motion by Deputy Mayor Rossi and seconded by Burgess Scully to accept the renderings and elevations shown this evening and authorize the mayor to enter in and execute any and all contracts associated therewith. Motion withdrawn. VOTED: Unanimously on a motion by Deputy Mayor Rossi and seconded by Burgess Scully that Board of Mayor and Burgesses accept the positive approval from the Naugatuck Economic Development Corporation and the documents submitted by the applicant per the PDP for Parcel C as contained in the purchase agreement. 6. VOTED: Unanimously on a motion by Deputy Mayor Rossi and seconded by Burgess Scully to adjourn the meeting at 7:19 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: File