Board of Mayor and Burgesses

MINUTES REGULAR MEETING BOARD OF MAYOR AND BURGESSES APRIL 4, 2017 1. Mayor “Pete” Hess called the regular meeting to order at 6:45 p.m. with the following in attendance: BURGESSES: PRESS: R. Neth L. Jackson, absent L. Marshall R. Burns P. Scully, Sr. K. Donovan, absent R. Vitale RESIDENTS: C. Herb D. Wisniewski None D. Hoff DEPARTMENT HEADS: J. Bernegger, Deputy Police Chief R. Butler, Jr., Controller J. Stewart, Public Works Director E. Murray, Fire Chief OTHERS: S. Ribeiro, DPW Assistant E. Carter, Mayoral Aide D. Sheridan, Board of Finance T. Moore, Firefighters Union 2. Burgess Scully led in the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag. 3. VOTED: Unanimously on a motion by Deputy Mayor Neth and seconded by Burgess Scully that the Board of Mayor and Burgesses approve the minutes of the regular meeting of March 7, 2017. Each member received a copy for review. 4. VOTED: Unanimously on a motion by Deputy Mayor Neth and seconded by Burgess Scully 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 Scully to recess to Executive Session at 6:45 p.m. for discussion on the following: Real Estate Negotiations (GDC Building, Armory, Chemtura), Personnel (Golf Course/Pro Shop Manager) and Pending Litigation (Tax Appeals, Sewer Backup Claims). No one was invited into executive session. Mayor Hess reconvened the meeting at 7:21 p.m. 6. There were no motions emanating from Executive Session. 7. VOTED: Unanimously on a motion by Deputy Mayor Neth and seconded by Burgess Scully that the Board of Mayor and Burgesses create the position of purchasing agent/financial analyst. The position shall be non-union and be contractual with a salary and benefits to be negotiated. The purchasing agent shall be responsible to oversee all borough purchasing and  -2- Minutes – Board of Mayor and Burgesses Regular Meeting – April 4, 2017 construction projects and shall report directly to the mayor. All other aspects of the position shall be set forth in the job description to be finalized by the mayor and the personnel director. VOTED: Unanimously on a motion by Deputy Mayor Neth and seconded by Burgess Scully that the Board of Mayor and Burgesses offer the position of purchasing agent/financial analyst to Robert Butler subject to finalization of the job description and a mutually agreeable contract on the terms noted above. 8. Mayor Hess said the General Data Comm building has been renamed the Naugatuck Event Center. The Don Clady Car Show was a huge success. Since the car show, many organizations have reached out to the mayor wanting to use the facility. He discussed the possibility of purchasing air conditioning for the first floor of the event center. It could cost between $50,000 and $60,000 installed. He said the building has realized $59,831 net revenue from sponsorships, ticket sales, rental payments and profits from the concession stand. The mayor said he will continue to get quotes and bring it back to the board for approval. 9. VOTED: Unanimously on a motion by Deputy Mayor Neth and seconded by Burgess Scully that the Board of Mayor and Burgesses recess to the Firemen’s Pension Plan “C” Board at 7:30 p.m. Mayor Hess will reconvene the meeting at 7:32 p.m. 10. Public Comment – None 11. VOTED: Unanimously on a motion by Deputy Mayor Neth and seconded by Burgess Scully that the Board of Mayor and Burgesses approve the bid and authorize Mayor Hess to execute all contracts and related documents for the “Roof Replacement at East Side Fire Department” to DiGiorgi Roofing and Siding, Inc., P.O. Box 126, 33 Lancaster Drive, Beacon Falls, CT 06403 in the amount of $48,568.00 as recommended by Controller Robert W. Butler, Jr. and the Five Year Capital Committee. 12. Motion by Burgess that the Board of Mayor and Burgesses refer to the Joint Boards of Mayor and Burgesses and Board of Finance a transfer request not to exceed $100,000.00 from Contingency to the Police Department Maintenance Computer Account for the purchase of body cameras – 100% reimbursable by grant as recommended by Deputy Police Chief Joshua Bernegger. Motion withdrawn. 13. VOTED: Unanimously on a motion by Deputy Mayor Neth and seconded by Burgess Scully that the Board of Mayor and Burgesses designate April 2017 as National Autism Awareness Month in the Borough of Naugatuck.  -3- Minutes – Board of Mayor and Burgesses Regular Meeting – April 4, 2017 14. VOTED: Unanimously on a motion by Deputy Mayor Neth and seconded by Burgess Scully that the Board of Mayor and Burgesses designate April 2017 as Child Abuse Prevention Awareness Month in the Borough of Naugatuck. 15. Motion by Burgess Deputy Mayor Neth and seconded by Burgess Scully that the Board of Mayor and Burgesses adopt the following resolution: RESOLVED: That the Mayor, N. Warren “Pete” Hess, is empowered to execute and deliver in the name and on behalf of the Borough of Naugatuck a certain contract with the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection of the State of Connecticut for the fulfillment of the America-the-Beautiful grant, and is authorized to affix the Corporate Seal. ROLL CALL VOTE: FOR OPPOSE ABSTAIN Mayor N.W. Hess D. Hoff None None R. Neth P. Scully, Sr. R. Burns R. Vitale C. Herb D. Wisniewski Motion carried 8-0-0 16. Motion by Burgess Deputy Mayor Neth and seconded by Burgess Scully that the Board of Mayor and Burgesses adopt the following resolution, as if read: WHEREAS, the Borough of Naugatuck has conducted a public information meeting regarding the proposed project for the “Rubber Avenue at Hoadley Street and Melbourne Street Traffic Signal improvements” (State Project NO. 87-146); and WHEREAS, the Borough of Naugatuck, CT has published a legal notice display ad, mailed a news release to multiple officials and agencies, and mailed a formal letter to abutting property owners, announcing the public informational meeting on the proposed project; and WHEREAS, the Borough of Naugatuck Department of Public Works held a public informational meeting on Thursday, March 2, 2017 at 6:00 pm in the Town Hall, at which residents and elected officials had the opportunity to voice their concerns; and WHEREAS, the Naugatuck Valley Council of Governments has endorsed this project; and WHEREAS, the Borough of Naugatuck Board of Mayor and Burgesses has considered the concerns of residents from the pubic informational meeting and finds that the proposed project, “Rubber Avenue at Hoadley Street and Melbourne Street Traffic Signal improvements” (State Project NO. 87-146) is in the best interest of the Borough of Naugatuck, CT and will promote the health, safety and general welfare of its residents and  -4- Minutes – Board of Mayor and Burgesses Regular Meeting – April 4, 2017 provide for the convenience and safety of the motoring public and pedestrian traffic. The borough will continue to address the concerns of residents and other interested parties as design development of the project proceeds. NOW THEREFORE, the Borough of Naugatuck, CT based on the above information, and by virtue of this resolution, hereby fully supports the proposed project. ROLL CALL VOTE: FOR OPPOSE ABSTAIN Mayor N.W. Hess D. Hoff None None R. Neth P. Scully, Sr. R. Burns R. Vitale C. Herb D. Wisniewski Motion carried 8-0-0 17. VOTED: Unanimously on a motion by Deputy Mayor Neth and seconded by Burgess Scully that the Board of Mayor and Burgesses authorize Mayor “Pete” Hess to execute all contracts and related documents in support of the LOTCIP (Local Capital Improvement Program) application for The Naugatuck River Greenway Phase II from the Whittemore Bridge southerly to the Rotary (Breen’s) Recreational Fields as recommended by Borough Engineer Wayne Zirolli. 18. VOTED: Unanimously on a motion by Deputy Mayor Neth and seconded by Burgess Scully that the Board of Mayor and Burgesses approve a Heart and Hypertension Settlement of $67,500 as full and final settlement of Robert Harrison’s Heart and Hypertension Claim and authorize Mayor Hess to execute any and all documents subject to approval by borough counsel. 19. Mayor Hess stated there is a surplus of $125,000 in the Town Clerk’s Local Capital Improvement Fund. The excess can only be used for capital purchases by law. The board discussed at a previous meeting purchasing some of the following items. The mayor quoted $10,000 for a portable stage, $15,000 for a sound system, $5,000 for a sound system tent, $17,000 for an aerator at Baummers Pond, $10,000 for a “Zamboni” type floor cleaning machine to be used at the event center, $5,000 for a generator and an amount to be determined for an irrigation system for the green. Another idea was a projector with a smart board for presentations during commission/board meetings in the Hall of Burgesses. The mayor said all options will be considered and brought back to the board for a vote. 20. VOTED: Unanimously on a motion by Deputy Mayor Neth and seconded by Burgess Scully that the Board of Mayor and Burgesses authorize Mayor Hess to execute all contracts and related documents for a lease tower agreement with Eco-Site, Inc., 240 Leigh Farm Road, Suite 415, Durham, NC 27707 subject to approval by borough counsel.  -5- Minutes – Board of Mayor and Burgesses – Regular Meeting – April 4, 2017 21. VOTED: Unanimously on a motion by Deputy Mayor Neth 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: A. Parella Associates $95.52 P.O. Box 552 Naugatuck, CT 06770 2015-02-0030006 Overpaid Allways The Best, LLC $14.88 Julia Matto 127 Locust Street Naugatuck, CT 06770 2015-02-0030044 Overpaid Anderson, Ronald P. $429.04 136 Forest Street Naugatuck, CT 06770 2015-01-0040305 Overpaid Bendler, Frances $27.23 32 City Hill Court Naugatuck, CT 06770 2015-07-0040867 Overpaid Berry, Kyle $3.39 127 Avon Avenue Waterbury, CT 06708 2010-02-0030100 Overpaid Berry, Kyle $11.51 127 Avon Avenue Waterbury, CT 06708 2013-03-0001974 Overpaid Berry, Kyle $287.76 127 Avon Avenue Waterbury, CT 06708 2013-03-0001975 Overpaid Berry, Kyle $294.14 127 Avon Avenue Waterbury, CT 06708 2014-03-0001978 Overpaid Bielanos, Genevieve and Joseph $28.62 442 Tee Shot Drive Naugatuck, CT 06770 2015-01-0040946 Overpaid Bohuski, Steven $44.22 117 Miller Drive Naugatuck, CT 06770 2015-04-0080560 Overpaid  -6- Minutes – Board of Mayor and Burgesses Regular Meeting – April 4, 2017 Burch, Leon A. $20.51 23 Shadduck Road Naugatuck, CT 06770 2013-03-0003160 Overpaid Children’s International Fashions $12.00 108 Church Street Naugatuck, CT 06770 2015-02-0030154 Overpaid Chipelo, John and Maria $107.48 274 Scott Street Naugatuck, CT 06770 2015-01- 0041854 Overpaid Cobbol, David M. $120.98 1 Linden Place #403 Hartford, CT 06106 2014-03-0004643 Overpaid Conklin, Lyann $36.42 31 Maple Hill Road Naugatuck, CT 06770 2015-01-0042065 Overpaid Cordeiro, Danielle A. and Joao L. $3,974.20 283 Stone Fence Road Naugatuck, CT 06770 2015-01-0042179 Overpaid Daimler Trust $55.32 13650 Heritage Pkwy Fort Worth, TX 76177-5323 2015-03-0515727 Overpaid DaSilva, Amandio $78.88 124 Andrew Avenue Naugatuck, CT 06770 2015-04-0081304 Overpaid DeCarlo, Wayne $343.60 19 West Hill Terrace Naugatuck, CT 06770 2014-03-0006132 Overpaid DeCarlo, Wayne $345.21 19 West Hill Terrace Naugatuck, CT 06770 2015-04-0081367 Overpaid Depaula, Marcio $162.34 49 Westwood Avenue #10 Waterbury, CT 06708 2015-03-0516384 Overpaid  -7- Minutes – Board of Mayor and Burgesses – Regular Meeting – April 4, 2017 Desaulniers, Arthur and Linda $300.00 70 Donovan Court Naugatuck, CT 06770 2015-01-0042794 Overpaid Expert Electric $95.28 55 Cherry Street Naugatuck, CT 06770 2015-02-0030285 Overpaid Foster, Rosemary $38.40 132 Barn Finch Circle Naugatuck, CT 06770 2015-03-0518371 Overpaid Gronau, Corin $118.34 61 Red Maple Court Naugatuck, CT 06770 2015-03-0519693 Overpaid Guglielmo, Kathryn $623.52 108-018 Clark Road Naugatuck, CT 06770 2015-01-0044264 Overpaid HG Tech LLC $48.06 Computer Repair 162 Spencer Street Naugatuck, CT 06770 2015-02-0030379 Overpaid HRT $15.60 Denise Searles 3310 Ulster Gardens Court Kingston, NY 12401 2015-02-0030395 Overpaid Honda Lease Trust $331.49 600 Kelly Way Holyoke, MA 01040-9681 2015-03-0520736 Overpaid Hyde, Karen $39.60 8 Church Street Naugatuck, CT 06770 2015-02-0030401 Overpaid Jeronimo, Aida $231.26 506 May Street Naugatuck, CT 06770 2015-03-0521591 Overpaid Johnson, Franklin E. Jr. $71.50 51 Little River Drive Naugatuck, CT 06770 2015-01-0044953 Overpaid  -8- Minutes – Board of Mayor and Burgesses Regular Meeting – April 4, 2017 Lokis, Joseph M. $52.32 76 Clark Hill Road Naugatuck, CT 06770 2015-01-0045859 Overpaid Luciano, Catherine $17.56 55 Porter Avenue 5E Naugatuck, CT 06770 2015-01-0045961 Overpaid Manville, Deborah $180.26 883 Rubber Avenue Unit 20 B Naugatuck, CT 06770 2015-03-0524434 Overpaid Mattatuck Scrap Metal $10.32 28 Town Line Road Wolcott, CT 06716 2015-02-0030493 Overpaid Matusz, Robert P. $1,441.44 Meadow Partners 29 Hillside Avenue Naugatuck, CT 06770 2015-01-0046440 Overpaid McPhail, Grace $433.34 12 Aetna Street Apt 1 Naugatuck, CT 06770 2015-03-0525294 Overpaid Mennillo, Dean $11.76 34 Clinton Hill Road Naugatuck, CT 06770 2015-02-0030516 Overpaid Messner, William and Owens, Joseph $220.15 30 Tram Drive Oxford, CT 06478 2015-03-0525532 Overpaid Morning, Jessica $36.00 31 Damson Lane Naugatuck, CT 06770 2015-01-0040441 Overpaid Musbek, Alan and Beardsley, Ellen $210.07 156 Quinn Street Naugatuck, CT 06770 2014-01-0046846 Overpaid New England Systems, Inc. $223.73 102 Great Hill Road Naugatuck, CT 06770 2015-04-0083580 Overpaid  -9- Minutes – Board of Mayor and Burgesses Regular Meeting – April 4, 2017 Oneschuk, Justin $47.91 262 North Main Street 3rd FL Naugatuck, CT 06770 2015-03-0527551 Overpaid Onofreo, Michael $204.06 101 Pondview Drive Naugatuck, CT 06770 2015-03-0527555 Overpaid Paradisi, Dante $1,008.41 54 Gunntown Road Naugatuck, CT 06770 2015-03-0527938 Overpaid Perrotta, David G. $182.78 70 Crestwood Drive Naugatuck, CT 06770 2015-03-0528356 Overpaid Pete’s Package Store Anthony Ponzillo 380 North Main Street Naugatuck, CT 06770 2015-02-0030622 Overpaid Pinto, Antonio $20.35 16½ Hard Street Naugatuck, CT 06770 2015-04-0084037 Overpaid Radlinski, Christopher $258.26 52 Bioski Road Middlebury, CT 06762 2015-03-0529304 Overpaid Rahman, Syed $151.96 67 Celantano Drive Naugatuck, CT 06770 2015-03-0529334 Overpaid Ramirez, Christopher M. and Virginia $82.46 38 Ann Street Apt. 2E Naugatuck, CT 06770 2015-03-0529382 Overpaid Ramonas, Jean and Campbell, Francine $16.58 214 Wooster Street Naugatuck, CT 06770 2015-07-0048215 Overpaid Rangel, Alejandro $92.50 255 Shadduck Road Naugatuck, CT 06770 2015-03-0529467 Overpaid  -10- Minutes – Board of Mayor and Burgesses Regular Meeting – April 4, 2017 Redbox Automated Retail LLC $10.06 c/o Altus Group 21001 N Tatum Blvd. Phoenix, AZ 85050 2015-02-0030661 Overpaid Regan, James A. Jr. and Lorraine Trust $37.94 946 Prospect Street Naugatuck, CT 06770 2015-01-0048313 Overpaid Relihan, James $10.32 1081 New Haven Road 2-7 Naugatuck, CT 06770 2015-01-0048345 Overpaid Renaudo, Mark $143.02 63 Woodbine Street Naugatuck, CT 06770 2015-01-0048351 Overpaid Richards, Gordon $184.33 71 Osborn Road Apt. 5T Naugatuck, CT 06770 2015-04-0084244 Overpaid Riley Tree & Landscaping LLC $2.00 321 City Hill Street Naugatuck, CT 06770 2015-04-0084255 Overpaid Robinson, David $111.00 85 Aetna Street Apt. 6 Naugatuck, CT 06770 2015-03-0530097 Overpaid Rosa, Vicki $97.68 111 Wooster Street, Unit 5D Naugatuck, CT 06770 2015-03-0530407 Overpaid Rosato, Lisa $139.30 28 City Hill Street Naugatuck, CT 06770 2015-03-0530430 Overpaid RS & J Partners LLC $175.84 470 East Main Street Branford, CT 06405 2012-01-0048465 Overpaid Ryan, Thomas J. $143.02 634 May Street Naugatuck, CT 06770 2015-01-0048844 Overpaid  -11- Minutes – Board of Mayor and Burgesses Regular Meeting – April 4, 2017 Schroeder, Theresa $595.34 147 Osborn Road Naugatuck, CT 06770 2015-03-0531617 Overpaid Schuld, Donna $605.32 50 Addison Street Waterbury, CT 06708-4140 2015-03-0531620 Overpaid SLJ Management LLC $873.88 174 Prospect Street Naugatuck, CT 06770 2013-01-0064340 Overpaid SLJ Management LLC $884.36 174 Prospect Street Naugatuck, CT 06770 2012-01-0064151 Overpaid SLJ Management LLC $899.54 174 Prospect Street Naugatuck, CT 06770 2014-01-0064136 Overpaid SLJ Management LLC $1,034.92 174 Prospect Street Naugatuck, CT 06770 2015-01-0049484 Overpaid Smucker Foodservice, Inc. $37.92 1 Strawberry Lane Orrville, OH 44667 2015-02-0030731 Overpaid Soccer Sport Network LLC $78.72 Cleiton Bernardes 195 Osborn Road Naugatuck, CT 06770 2015-02-0030732 Overpaid Stokes Counseling Services $41.52 Michael Stokes 35 Porter Avenue Naugatuck, CT 06770 2015-02-0030769 Overpaid Straznitskas, Elizabeth $166.50 20 Woodruff Avenue Naugatuck, CT 06770 2015-03-0533052 Overpaid  -12- Minutes – Board of Mayor and Burgesses Regular Meeting – April 4, 2017 Ten Talents Industrial $35.28 Controls LLC 112 City Hill Street Naugatuck, CT 06770 2015-02-0030807 Overpaid Teixeira, Christopher J. $7.70 69 Carriage Drive Naugatuck, CT 06770 2015-04-0084901 Overpaid VDL LLC (DBA GIA CELLARS) $244.42 45 Great Hill Road Naugatuck, CT 06770 2015-02-0030864 Overpaid Veach, Penny $400.56 23 Salem Street Unit 2 Naugatuck, CT 06770 2014-03-0024842 Overpaid Wasbes, Robert P. $200.17 54 Inwood Drive Naugatuck, CT 06770 2015-03-0535109 Overpaid 22. Public Comment – None 23. Burgess Comments/Sub-Committee Reports Burgess Wisniewski said the event center is a great idea. It will bring more people into town and generate revenue for businesses. Deputy Mayor Neth said the car show was absolutely fantastic. The Department of Public Works did a fantastic job preparing for it. It generated so much buzz. He took his granddaughters to the petting zoo. Events like these are positive for the Borough of Naugatuck. It’s been a long time since we’ve had a mayor that has taken the initiative to bring some life into this town. The mayor is doing a fantastic job for the future of Naugatuck. Mayor Hess praised the DPW for their outstanding job getting the GDC Building ready. He said an incredible amount of work has been done. He is very proud of the entire team. He commends Bob Butler who was instrumental in putting everything together. He said Don Clady is a ball of fire and incredibly enthusiastic. Mike Massicotte and John Roden worked tirelessly on the project. The golf course opens tomorrow and the mayor is hitting the first ball. He said they plan on having a profitable year. Less people are working there and more work is getting done. Burgess Burns congratulated Mayor Hess, the Fire Department, the Police Department and the Public Works Department for the fine job on the GDC Building. Burgess Scully congratulated everyone for doing a fine job. He said we have the most enthusiastic mayor in years. Keep up the good work. Thank you. Burgess Vitale reported the girl scouts will be at Gunntown Passive Park and Nature Preserve hosting an interactive walk. Naugatuck Glass donated the glass for the posts. The  -13- Minutes – Board of Mayor and Burgesses Regular Meeting – April 4, 2017 Conservation Commission and the Park Commission have an issue over which commission has what power. Burgess Vitale said benches will be made for the dog park as part of an Eagle Scout Project and another kiosk will be built by high school students. Burgess Herb reported a proposed project for Salem Square went before the Planning Commission. 24. VOTED: Unanimously on a motion by Burgess Scully and seconded by Burgess Vitale to adjourn the meeting at 8:43 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