Board of Mayor and Burgesses

MINUTES REGULAR MEETING BOARD OF MAYOR AND BURGESSES APRIL 5, 2016 1. Mayor N. Warren “Pete” Hess called the regular meeting to order at 6:03 p.m. with the following in attendance: BURGESSES: PRESS: R. Neth L. Jackson L. Marshall R. Burns P. Scully, Sr., absent K. Donovan, arr. 6:32 p.m. R. Vitale C. Herb D. Wisniewski, 6:25 p.m. RESIDENTS: D. Hoff Three DEPARTMENT HEADS: J. Stewart, Public Works Director R. Butler, Jr., Controller R. Pugliese, Naugatuck Economic Development Corp. J. Goggin, Tax Collector OTHERS: T. Moore, Firemen’s Pension Board E. Fitzpatrick, Attorney Nelson Abarzua, Property Owner K. McSherry, Attorney Robert Allen, Property Owner M. McVerry, Attorney 2. Deputy Mayor Neth led in the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag. 3. VOTED: Unanimously on a motion by Deputy Mayor Neth and seconded by Burgess Burns that the Board of Mayor and Burgesses approve the minutes of the regular meetings of February 2, 2016 and March 1, 2016 and the special meetings of March 1, 2016 and March 16, 2016. Each member received copies for review. 4. VOTED: Unanimously on a motion by Deputy Mayor Neth and seconded by Burgess Burns that the Board of Mayor and Burgesses approve the monthly reports of March. Each member received copies for review. 5. VOTED: Unanimously on a motion by Deputy Mayor Neth and seconded by Burgess Burns to recess to Executive Session at 6:04 p.m. for discussion on the following: Real Estate Negotiations (Prospect Street School, property bordering Water Street and Cedar Street) and Pending Litigation inviting in Attorney E. Fitzpatrick, Attorney M. McVerry, Attorney K. McSherry, Property Owner R. Allen, Property Owner N. Abarzua and Naugatuck Economic Development Corporation CEO R. Pugliese. Mayor Hess reconvened the meeting at 7:03 p.m. 6. The following motion emanated from Executive Session.  -2- Minutes – Board of Mayor and Burgesses Regular Meeting – April 5, 2016 VOTED: Unanimously on a motion by Deputy Mayor Neth and seconded by Burgess Jackson that the Board of Mayor and Burgesses send to the Planning Commission for an 8-24 referral the sale of Prospect Street School as a mixed use/residential/commercial project. 7. VOTED: Unanimously on a motion by Deputy Mayor Neth and seconded by Burgess Jackson that the Board of Mayor and Burgesses recess to the Firemen’s Pension Plan “C” Board at 7:05 p.m. Mayor Hess reconvened the meeting at 7:07 p.m. 8. Public Comment  Upset the town is saying there is a deficit in the current budget, looking for accountability.  Congratulated Mayor Hess, the board and Alex Olbrys for securing grants to connect the trails.  Earth Day Mayor for the Day will be Saturday, April 23, 2016. 9. Motion by Burgess that the Board of Mayor and Burgesses authorize Mayor N. Warren “Pete” Hess to sign a purchase and sale agreement for Prospect Street School, 100 Prospect Street, Naugatuck, CT 06770 with Format LLC, 1 Center Street, Suite 2A, Southington, CT 06489 in the amount of $300,000 as approved by borough counsel. Motion tabled. 10. VOTED: Unanimously on a motion by Deputy Mayor Neth and seconded by Burgess Jackson that the Board of Mayor and Burgesses refer the proposed sale of 41 Raytkwich Road to the Planning Commission for a report pursuant to Section 8-24 of the General Statutes subject to borough attorney approval. 11. Motion by Burgess that the Board of Mayor and Burgesses authorize Mayor Hess to execute all contracts and related documents for the sale of 41 Raytkwich Road and to effectuate the transfer from the Borough Development Corporation to the Borough of Naugatuck, subject to attorney review and approval. Motion tabled. 12. Mayor Hess appointed Lieutenant Ronald Hunt, 211 Spring Street, Naugatuck, CT 06770 as a member of the Northwest Regional Mental Health Board, filling the expired term of M. Price, term to expire May 1, 2017. 13. VOTED: Unanimously on a motion by Deputy Mayor Neth and seconded by Burgess Burns that the Board of Mayor and Burgesses approve the appointment of James L. Dunn, 174 Lincoln Street, Naugatuck, CT 06770 as a regular member of the Conservation Commission, filling the unexpired term of M. Turman, term to expire November 1, 2016.  -3- Minutes – Board of Mayor and Burgesses Regular Meeting – April 5, 2016 14. Mayor Hess reappointed Captain Steven Hunt, 211 Spring Street, Naugatuck, CT 06770 as a member of the Northwest Connecticut Public Safety Communication Center, Inc., term to expire April 1, 2018. 15. Mayor Hess reappointed the following regular members to the Arts Commission, terms to expire April 1, 2018; as if read: Charles Marenghi Frank Alcorace Aldona LaPorta 241 City Hill Street 47 Jones Road 300 Spring Street Naugatuck, CT 06770 Naugatuck, CT 06770 Naugatuck, CT 06770 Tracy F. Mariano Catherine M. Ernsky Matthew Tansley 500 Hillside Avenue 56 Rockwell Avenue 400 Park Avenue Naugatuck, CT 06770 Naugatuck, CT 06770 Naugatuck, CT 06770 Elizabeth Wierzbicki 50 Rockwell Avenue Naugatuck, CT 06770 16. Mayor Hess reappointed the following alternate members to the Arts Commission, terms to expire April 1, 2018; as if read: Margie Paul-Gaston Ceasar J. Ruggeri 33 West Hill Terrace 70 Florence Street Naugatuck, CT 06770 Naugatuck, CT 06770 17. Mayor Hess was contacted by two residents regarding evening hours one night a week in the Tax Department. Tax Collector James Goggin said his department tried evening hours during the busy tax collection period but they didn’t get a good response. He thinks if hours are extended, other departments should be open as well because departments work in conjunction with each other. Mr. Goggin said different software is being implemented that will allow residents to access their tax information online. The board wants to see how well the new software is received before making a decision on extending hours. 18. Motion by Burgess that the Board of Mayor and Burgesses extend the due date for payment on Personal Property exemptions as recommended by Tax Collector James Goggin. Motion amended. VOTED: Unanimously on a motion by Deputy Mayor Neth and seconded by Burgess Jackson that the Board of Mayor and Burgesses extend the due date for payment on the Personal Property exemption for Parcel #008-0300, 322 Great Hill Road to a payment plan no greater than twelve months on past due as recommended by Tax Collector James Goggin.  -4- Minutes – Board of Mayor and Burgesses Regular Meeting – April 5, 2016 19. Mayor Hess said he meets once a week with Tax Collector James Goggin and Assessor Carol Ann Tyler to discuss Remnant Parcels of Real Estate that are not generating tax revenue. The majority are small remnants of property that the borough is not and will not be getting any tax revenue. Some parcels may be given to the property owner of the adjacent property; some may be able to be sold. 20. VOTED: Unanimously on a motion by Deputy Mayor Neth and seconded by Burgess Jackson that the Board of Mayor and Burgesses authorize Mayor N. Warren “Pete” Hess 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. 21. VOTED: Unanimously on a motion by Deputy Mayor Neth and seconded by Burgess Jackson that the Board of Mayor and Burgesses authorize Mayor Hess to sign the “CodeRed Next Services Agreement” with the Emergency Communications Network LLC, 780 Granada Boulevard, Suite 200, Ormond Beach, FL 32174 in the amount of $15,150 annually for the next three years, as recommended by NEMAC (Naugatuck Emergency Management Advisory Committee). 22. Motion by Deputy Mayor Neth and seconded by Burgess Jackson that the Board of Mayor and Burgesses authorize Mayor N. Warren “Pete” Hess to execute all contracts and related documents between the Borough of Naugatuck and Clough, Harbour and Associates for “Construction Engineering Services” for Maple Street Bridge over Naugatuck River, Bridge No. 04214 as recommended by Public Works Director James Stewart. Motion unanimously voted in favor. Burgess Jackson was not present for the vote. 23. VOTED: Unanimously on a motion by Deputy Mayor Neth and seconded by Burgess Hoff that the Board of Mayor and Burgesses authorize Mayor N. Warren “Pete” Hess to execute all contracts and related documents between the Borough of Naugatuck and Siefert Associates for “Construction Inspection Services and Value Engineering” for Maple Street Bridge over Naugatuck River, Bridge No. 04214 as recommended by Public Works Director James Stewart. 24. VOTED: Unanimously on a motion by Deputy Mayor Neth and seconded by Burgess Burns that the Board of Mayor and Burgesses designate April 5, 2016 as National Service Recognition Day in the Borough of Naugatuck. 25. VOTED: Unanimously on a motion by Deputy Mayor Neth and seconded by Burgess Burns that the Board of Mayor and Burgesses designate April 2016 as Child Abuse Prevention Awareness Month in the Borough of Naugatuck.  -5- Minutes – Board of Mayor and Burgesses Regular Meeting – April 5, 2016 26. VOTED: Unanimously on a motion by Deputy Mayor Neth and seconded by Burgess Jackson that the Board of Mayor and Burgesses designate April 2016 as National Autism Awareness Month in the Borough of Naugatuck. 27. VOTED: Unanimously on a motion by Deputy Mayor Neth and seconded by Burgess Burns that the Board of Mayor and Burgesses authorize Mayor N. Warren “Pete” Hess to execute all contracts and related documents for “Audit Services for the years ending June 30, 2016, 2017 and 2018” to CohnReznick LLP, 350 Church Street, Hartford, CT 06103 in the amount of $67,650 for FY 2016, $69,675 for FY 2017, $71,750 for FY 2018 as recommended by Controller Robert W. Butler, Jr. 28. VOTED: Unanimously on a motion by Deputy Mayor Neth and seconded by Burgess Burns 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: Amodeo, Cheryl $9.94 42 Woodlawn Avenue Naugatuck, CT 06770 2013-01-580 Overpaid MV Baldino, Daniel and Nicole $28.56 5 Thistledown Lane Naugatuck, CT 06770 2013-01-1255 Overpaid MV Basar, Sami Matt $41.47 88-2 Lantern Park Drive Naugatuck, CT 06770 2014-01-1586 c/c 2200 Bolduc, Heather $577.42 1276 Torringford West Street Torrington, CT 06790 2013-2-502- c/c 2784 Waterbury Resident Bowers, Laura $281.12 300 Schraffts Drive #B Waterbury, CT 06705 2013-1-2611 c/c 214 Waterbury Resident 2013-1-2610 c/c 2145 Waterbury Resident Brass City Technologies $157.71 1344 New Haven Road Naugatuck, CT 06770 2013-04-30112 c/c 950 Assessor Adjusted Audit Brouillet, Santina $26.89 205 Osborn Road Naugatuck, CT 06770 2014-01-2953 c/c 2274 Transfer Car  -6- Minutes – Board of Mayor and Burgesses Regular Meeting – April 5, 2016 Ciampi, Carmen $299.85 250 Osborn Road Naugatuck, CT 06770 2014-01-4488 Colangelo, Josephine $22.06 1081 New Haven Road #4-D Naugatuck, CT 06770 2014-03-56952 Overpaid Real Coleman, Casey $1,731.71 32 Rhode Island Way Waterbury, CT 06704 2012-01-4644 c/c 2192 Waterbury Resident 2013-01-4698 c/c 2193 Waterbury Resident Corelogic $100.00 P.O. Box 961250 Fort Worth, TX 76161-9858 2014-03-42543 Over Paid Real 37 Melbourne Court Culox Technologies Inc. $5.69 20600 Chagrin Blvd Suite 701 Cleveland, OH 44122-5398 2013-04-32231 Overpaid PP DeBisschop, John Jr. and Joyce $403.66 319 Quinn Street Naugatuck, CT 06770 2014-02-1265 c/c 2779 Incorrect Tax Town Dellipoali, Catherine $40.56 74 Celentano Drive Naugatuck, CT 06770 2014-01-6275 c/c 1887 Traded 3/15 Donofrio, Curt $5.65 139-2 Lewis Street Naugatuck, CT 06770 2014-03-58931 Overpaid Real Elza Cleaning Service $49.67 57 Meadow Street #4 Naugatuck, CT 06770 2014-2-1551 c/c 2702 MV Sold Financial Services Vehicle Trust $337.34 5550 Britton Park Hilliard, OH 43026 2013-01-8010 c/c 1422 VIN# WBAPK7G57BNN78683 MV Returned Fletcher, Jack $38.48 1449 New Haven Road Naugatuck, CT 06770 2014-03-58451 Overpaid Real  -7- Minutes – Board of Mayor and Burgesses Regular Meeting – April 5, 2016 Fortin, Michael $13.28 46 Albion Street Naugatuck, CT 06770 2013-01-8306 Overpaid MV Gargano, Joseph $48.16 71 Counselor Drive Naugatuck, CT 06770 2014-03-43753 Overpaid Real Genovese, Kayla M. $2.34 476 Horton Hill Road Naugatuck, CT 06770 2014-01-8998 Overpaid MV Golis, Robert S. and Susan $51.47 70 Morning Dove Road Naugatuck, CT 06770 2014-03-58931 Overpaid Real Goncalves, Jose $71.34 188 Auburn Street Naugatuck, CT 06770 2014-03-58954 Overpaid Real Gursky, John $218.82 72 Fox Run Road Naugatuck, CT 06770 2013-01-9891 c/c 2703 Garage in Waterbury Halbert, James and Donna $5.92 257 Wooster Street Naugatuck, CT 06770 2014-01-10010 c/c 2777 Sold 7/15 Harris, Gregory $92.00 136 Elliott Avenue Naugatuck, CT 06770 2014-01-10200 c/c 2587 Waterbury Resident Hurburt, Pamela $354.16 11 South Reid Street Waterbury, CT 06704 2013-01-11140 c/c 1852 Non Resident Jensen, Jeffery G. $47.90 785 Field Street Naugatuck, CT 06770 2014-01-11670 c/c 2661 Junked 4/15 Kaminski, Anthony $101.92 137 Sunburst Road Naugatuck, CT 06770 2014-01-12041 c/c 2707 Traded 3/15  -8- Minutes – Board of Mayor and Burgesses Regular Meeting – April 5, 2016 Lavoura, Manuel $33.00 303 Stonefence Road Naugatuck, CT 06770 2014-01-13222 Overpaid MV Law Office of Ryan Corey $45.84 411 West Main Street Cheshire, CT 06410 2014-03-60758 Leighton, Brian or Gail $203.20 207 Dresden Hill Road White Hall, NY 12887 2013-01-13376 c/c 1244 Plate Return Macas Construction $70.18 235 Maple Street Naugatuck, CT 06770 2014-01-14140 c/c 1807 Sold 3/15 Mazeiko, Mary $39.08 15 Wood Street Naugatuck, CT 06770 20103-61234 Overpaid Real McKee, Dolores $116.98 26 Locust Street Naugatuck, CT 06770 2014-03-70256 Freeze Omitted Miller, Philip $89.85 44 Round Hill Road Naugatuck, CT 06770 2014-01-15812 Overpaid Nassif, Namen or Roberta $73.34 P.O. Box 287 Naugatuck, CT 06770 2014-01-16690 c/c 2029 Donated Nolan, Cooper $550.82 55 Bentwood Drive #4 Waterbury, CT 06705 2013-01-17239 c/c 2772 Waterbury Resident Nold, Stephen J. $450.00 198 Chipper Road Waterbury, CT 06704 2014-1-17285 c/c 2565 Waterbury Resident 2014-1-17286 c/c 2566 Waterbury Resident Ouimette, Irene $322.31 320 Wedgewood Drive Naugatuck, CT 06770 2014-01-17857 Totaled 2/15  -9- Minutes – Board of Mayor and Burgesses – Regular Meeting – April 5, 2016 Padeiro, Antonio Lopes and Ana Maia $57.54 28 Little River Drive Naugatuck, CT 06770 2014-03-62313 Overpaid Real Polish Falcons 65 United $3,698.77 P.O. Box 1298 Naugatuck, CT 06770 12-03-62744 Service exemption 2012-03-47777, 2013-03-47922, 2013-03-62927, 2014-03-62744 c/c 4266 Court Stipulation Pucci, Richard M. and Cynthia $65.68 211 Wedgewood Drive Naugatuck, CT 06770 2014-03-62835 Overpaid Real Resende, Camilla $142.77 93 Miller Drive Naugatuck, CT 06770 2014-01-19912 c/c 2647 Traded 1/15 Reyes, Doreen $2.58 179 High Street Naugatuck, CT 06770 2013-01-19911 Overpaid MV Rosado, Juan A. $91.56 92 Tawny Thrush Road Naugatuck, CT 06770 2013-01-20569 c/c 1613 Return 11/13 Russell, Stephen and Diane $57.52 48 Village Circle Naugatuck, CT 06770 2014-03-63490 Overpaid Real Santos, Thomas or Sandra $3.67 108-80 Clark Road Naugatuck, CT 06770 2014-01-21449 Overpaid MV Sears, Robert C. or Patricia $10.03 373 Prospect Street Naugatuck, CT 06770 2014-01-21943 c/c 2467 Plate Return 7/15 Shad, Shital and Neha $72.20 166 Applewood Lane Naugatuck, CT 06770 2014-03-63917 Overpaid Real Shawn, Joseph $4.32 13-4 Ridge Road Naugatuck, CT 06770 14-01-11887 Overpaid  -10- Minutes – Board of Mayor and Burgesses Regular Meeting – April 5, 2016 Solorzano, Rosa $167.52 651 Meriden Road Waterbury, CT 06705 2013-01-22743 c/c 1737 Waterbury Resident Squires, Christopher $99.42 105 John Street A2 Naugatuck, CT 06770 2013-02-4713 Overpaid MV 2013-02-4714 Overpaid MV Stapleton, Joseph E. $79.75 11 Lorann Drive Naugatuck, CT 06770 2014-01-23072 Overpaid MV Stopa, Meghan $47.29 43 Fieldstone Terrace Naugatuck, CT 06770 2014-01-23236 Overpaid MV Todd, Henry $4.12 5 Sunburst Road Naugatuck, CT 06770 2013-02-2256 Overpaid MV Turner, Lawrence C., III $5.01 507 Cherry Street Ext. Naugatuck, CT 06770 2014-01-24443 c/c 2340 Junked 8/15 Urena, Mary ET AL $35.65 112 Andrew Avenue Naugatuck, CT 06770 2014-03-64958 Overpaid Real Victorino, Leila $373.22 79-6 Ridge Road Naugatuck, CT 06770 2013-01-24909 Should be Waterbury 2014-01-24916 Should be Waterbury Walkuski, Chester and Stella $81.26 113 School Street Ext. Naugatuck, CT 06770 2013-03-65389 Overpaid Real Warren, Jennifer $7.36 29 Hunt Avenue Pearl River, NY 19065 2014-01-25348 Overpaid MV White, Nancy E. $9.24 123 Thunderbird Drive Naugatuck, CT 06770 2014-03-65336 Overpaid Real  -11- Minutes – Board of Mayor and Burgesses Regular Meeting – April 5, 2016 29. Public Comment – None 30. Burgess Comments/Sub-Committee Reports Burgess Vitale reported the Park Department is getting fields ready for the upcoming season. The Inland Wetlands Commission approved Parcel C and the Dog Park/Community Garden on Andrew Mountain Road. He congratulated Anthony Salcito and Greg McKirryher for participating in the Naugatuck Education Foundation’s 5K Road Race in full firefighter gear. Burgess Jackson said tickets will not be sold at the door for the Borough Music Festival this year due to limited space in the high school auditorium. She thanked Mayor Hess for attending the invention convention at Cross Street Intermediate School. Burgess Hoff reported the Arts Commission scheduled the summer concerts on the green. She was happy to hear the Comedy Club on New Haven Road donated one hundred percent of the profits, $5,000, to the Habitat for Humanity fundraiser held there. Burgess Donovan reported the Zoning Commission approved the proposed train station restaurant. Burgess Herb said the Planning Commission was very picky when reviewing Parcel C. 31. VOTED: Unanimously on a motion by Burgess Jackson and seconded by Burgess Hoff to adjourn the meeting at 8:05 p.m. A digital recording of this meeting is available in the office of the Borough Clerk for further review. Attest: Nancy K. DiMeo Borough Clerk cc: R. Butler/File