Board of Mayor and Burgesses

MINUTES REGULAR MEETING BOARD OF MAYOR AND BURGESSES DECEMBER 3, 2019 1. Mayor “Pete” Hess called the regular meeting to order at 6:01 p.m. with the following in attendance: BURGESSES: PRESS: L. Taf Jackson C. Marenghi, arr. 6:15 p.m. A. Yilma M. Bronko, arr. 6:19 p.m. J. Mizeski F. Dambowsky R. Neth RESIDENTS: J. DeOliveira R. Vitale Two C. Herb DEPARTMENT HEADS: C. McAllister, Deputy Police Chief A. Bruce, Controller J. Stewart, Public Works Director W. Zirolli, Borough Engineer J. Lawlor, Human Resources Director OTHERS: D. Sheridan, Board of Finance Chairman Attorney E. Fitzpatrick A.J. Bordas, Fire Commission K. Hanks, Board of Finance T. Carr, Down To Earth LLC J. Litke, BOE Chairman 2. Burgess Mizeski led in the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag. 3. VOTED: Unanimously on a motion by Deputy Mayor Taf Jackson and seconded by Burgess Neth that the Board of Mayor and Burgesses approve the minutes of the regular meeting of November 6, 2019 and the special meeting of November 6, 2019. Each member received copies for review. 4. VOTED: Unanimously on a motion by Deputy Mayor Taf Jackson and seconded by Burgess Neth that the Board of Mayor and Burgesses approve the monthly reports of November. Each member received copies for review. 5. VOTED: Unanimously on a motion by Deputy Mayor Taf Jackson and seconded by Burgess Neth to recess to Executive Session at 6:04 p.m. for discussion on the following: Personnel (Employment Agreement – Part-time Police Officer/ACO Evidence), Contract Negotiations (Street Department Union), Real Estate (Sports Complex Potential Sites) and Pending Litigation inviting in Human Resources Director J. Lawlor and Deputy Police Chief Colin McAllister. Mayor Hess reconvened the meeting at 7:11 p.m. 6. The following motion emanated from Executive Session.  -2- Minutes – Board of Mayor and Burgesses Regular Meeting – December 3, 2019 VOTED: Unanimously on a motion by Deputy Mayor Taf Jackson and seconded by Burgess Neth that the Board of Mayor and Burgesses authorize Mayor Hess to enter into an employment agreement between the Borough of Naugatuck and Steven Rupsis for a duel position of Animal Control/Evidence Room Duties as discussed in executive session. 7. Public Comment – None 8. Mayor Hess appointed Robert Didato (R), 237 Field Street, Naugatuck, CT 06770 as an alternate member of the Fire Commission, filling the unexpired term of A. Bordas, term to expire December 1, 2022. 9. Mayor Hess appointed Jack DeOliveira, 94 Ward Street, Naugatuck, CT 06770, as a member of the Greater Waterbury Transit District, filling the expired term of W. Hozer, term to expire November 1, 2023. 10. Mayor Hess appointed Jan J. Mizeski, 106 Woodbine Street, Naugatuck, CT 06770, as a member of the Greater Waterbury Transit District, filling the unexpired term of D. Hoff, term to expire November 1, 2022. 11. Mayor Hess appointed Janice L. Dambowsky, 35 Moonlight Circle, Naugatuck, CT 06770 as a regular member of the Arts Commission, filling the unexpired term of T. Mariano, term to expire April 1, 2020. 12. Mayor Hess reappointed Joan B. Taf, 219 Margaret Circle, Naugatuck, CT 06770 as a member of the Naugatuck Housing Authority, term to expire October 1, 2024. 13. Mayor Hess reappointed Helen F. Borbas, 71 Osborn Road, Apt. 4M, Naugatuck, CT 06770 as a tenant commissioner on the Naugatuck Housing Authority, term to expire October 1, 2023. 14. Mayor Hess reappointed Stephanie Gunnoud Savoy (R), 180 Church Street, Suite 11, Naugatuck, CT 06770 as a regular member of the Police Commission, term to expire June 1, 2024. 15. VOTED: Unanimously on a motion by Deputy Mayor Taf Jackson and seconded by Burgess Neth that the Board of Mayor and Burgesses approve the appointment of Attila “AJ” Bordas (R), 301 Spring Street, Naugatuck, CT 06770 as an alternate member of the Zoning Commission, filling the unexpired term of L. Anderson, term to expire July 1, 2022. Mayor Hess swore in Attila “AJ” Bordas as an alternate member of the Zoning Commission.  -3- Minutes – Board of Mayor and Burgesses – Regular Meeting – December 3, 2019 16. Motion by Deputy Mayor Taf Jackson and seconded by Burgess Neth that the Board of Mayor and Burgesses approve the appointment of Stephen Samela (D), 5 Bailey Road, Naugatuck, CT 06770 as an alternate member of the Board of Finance, filling the expired term of G. Andreozzi, term to expire June 1, 2019. Motion amended. VOTED: Unanimously on a motion by Deputy Mayor Taf Jackson and seconded by Burgess Neth that the Board of Mayor and Burgesses approve the appointment of Stephen Samela (D), 5 Bailey Road, Naugatuck, CT 06770 as an alternate member of the Board of Finance, filling the expired term of G. Andreozzi, term to expire June 1, 2022. Mayor Hess swore in Stephen Samela as an alternate member of the Board of Finance. 17. VOTED: Unanimously on a motion by Deputy Mayor Taf Jackson and seconded by Burgess Neth that the Board of Mayor and Burgesses approve the appointment of Carl J. Herb, 161 Park Avenue, Naugatuck, CT 06770 as the burgess representative of the Board of Education and AFSCME Pension Board, filling the vacancy of R. Burns, indefinite term. 18. VOTED: Unanimously on a motion by Deputy Mayor Taf Jackson and seconded by Burgess Neth that the Board of Mayor and Burgesses approve the appointment of Carl J. Herb, 161 Park Avenue, Naugatuck, CT 06770 as the burgess representative of the UPSEU and Chapter 90 Pension Board, filling the vacancy of R. Burns, indefinite term. 19. VOTED: Unanimously on a motion by Deputy Mayor Taf Jackson and seconded by Burgess Neth that the Board of Mayor and Burgesses approve the appointment of Carl J. Herb, 161 Park Avenue, Naugatuck, CT 06770 as the burgess representative of the Non Union Pension Board, filling the vacancy of R. Burns, indefinite term. Burgess Herb announced there will be a celebration to honor Former Burgess Robert Burns on Saturday, December 7th, 2 p.m. at the Naugatuck Event Center. Mayor Hess will dedicate the Hall of Burgesses as the Robert J. Burns Hall of Burgesses. 20. VOTED: Unanimously on a motion by Deputy Mayor Taf Jackson and seconded by Burgess Neth that the Board of Mayor and Burgesses approve the reappointment of Brian Vaugh, 24 Rayron Cirlce, Naugatuck, CT 06770 as a regular member of the Conservation Commission, term to expire November 1, 2022. 21. VOTED: Unanimously on a motion by Deputy Mayor Taf Jackson and seconded by Burgess Neth that the Board of Mayor and Burgesses confirm the appointment of the Assistant Town Clerk and Assistant Registrar of  -4- Minutes – Board of Mayor and Burgesses – Regular Meeting – December 3, 2019 Vital Statistics, Leslie K. Mazur, 176 Colonial Boulevard, West Haven, CT 06516, term to run from January 6, 2020 to January 3, 2022. 22. VOTED: Unanimously on a motion by Deputy Mayor Taf Jackson and seconded by Burgess Neth that the Board of Mayor and Burgesses confirm the appointment of the Assistant Registrar of Vital Statistics, Elisa Levesque, 96 Village Circle, Naugatuck, CT 06770, term to run from January 6, 2020 to January 3, 2022. 23. VOTED: Unanimously on a motion by Deputy Mayor Taf Jackson and seconded by Burgess Neth that the Board of Mayor and Burgesses confirm the appointments of the following Subregistrars of Vital Statistics, terms to run concurrently with the Town Clerk and Registrar of Vital Statistics, January 6, 2020 to January 3, 2022, as directed by law; as if read: Steven P. Zembruski John W. Ford Naugatuck Valley Memorial Funeral Home Alderson Funeral Home 240 North Main Street 201 Meadow Street Naugatuck, CT 06770 Naugatuck, CT 06770 James A. Mengacci Daniel J. Ford Buckmiller Thurston Mengacci Funeral Home Alderson Funeral Home 82 Fairview Avenue 201 Meadow Street Naugatuck, CT 06770 Naugatuck, CT 06770 24. Mayor Hess discussed the possibility of holding Caucuses for Burgesses. He said this board has always been nonpartisan but he would hold caucuses if the majority of burgesses wanted them. The consensus was to hold caucuses only if necessary. 25. Mayor Hess appointed burgesses as liaisons to the commissions/boards they requested. Burgesses will report to the board each month. 26. VOTED: Unanimously on a motion by Deputy Mayor Taf Jackson and seconded by Burgess Neth that the Board of Mayor and Burgesses authorize Mayor Hess to execute all contracts and related documents for Professional Engineering Consulting Services/Technical Evaluation for the Wastewater Treatment Facility WTP with Kleinfelder Northeast, Inc., 200 Corporate Place, Suite 310, Rocky Hill, CT 06067 (cost not to exceed $47,000). 27. VOTED: Unanimously on a motion by Deputy Mayor Taf Jackson and seconded by Burgess Neth that the Board of Mayor and Burgesses authorize Mayor Hess to execute all contracts and related documents with Milone & Macbroom, 99 Realty Drive, Cheshire, CT 06410 to submit an application to DECD for the Risdon Property (cost not to exceed $3,500) and authorize payment of the application fee to DECD not to exceed $3,300 as recommended by Executive Aide to the Mayor James McGrath.  -5- Minutes – Board of Mayor and Burgesses Regular Meeting – December 3, 2019 28. VOTED: Unanimously on a motion by Deputy Mayor Taf Jackson and seconded by Burgess Neth that the Board of Mayor and Burgesses authorize Mayor Hess to execute all contracts and related documents to authorize a change order to Northeast Environmental Services, 296 Field Street, Naugatuck, CT 06770 for additional hazardous material abatement work to be done on Parcels A and B (not to exceed $37,780) expenses to be reimbursed from the NVCOG Subgrant as recommended by Public Works Director James Stewart. 29. VOTED: Unanimously on a motion by Deputy Mayor Taf Jackson and seconded by Burgess Neth that the Board of Mayor and Burgesses authorize Mayor Hess to execute all contracts and related documents with Red Technologies LLC, 10 Northwood Drive, Bloomfield, CT 06002 for the disposal of controlled materials from Parcel C in the amount of $322,050 reimbursement from the EPA Grant (the Borough of Naugatuck will supply labor and equipment to load all material on contractor’s equipment for transport and disposal) as recommended by Public Works Director James Stewart. 30. VOTED: Unanimously on a motion by Deputy Mayor Taf Jackson and seconded by Burgess Neth that the Board of Mayor and Burgesses authorize Mayor Hess to execute all contracts and related documents for an amendment to the contract with Down to Earth LLC, 122 Church Street, Naugatuck, CT 06770 for hazardous material abatement on Parcels A and B (not to exceed $4,000) expenses to be reimbursed from the NVCOG Subgrant as recommended by Public Works Director James Stewart. 31. VOTED: Unanimously on a motion by Deputy Mayor Taf Jackson and seconded by Burgess Neth that the Board of Mayor and Burgesses authorize Mayor Hess to execute all contracts and related documents with BL Companies, 355 Research Parkway, Meriden, CT 06450 for design services for the Naugatuck Downtown District Pedestrian/Bicyclist Improvements in the amount of $46,250 as recommended by Public Works Director James Stewart. 32. Motion by Deputy Mayor Taf Jackson and seconded by Burgess Neth that the Board of Mayor and Burgesses adopt the following DEMHS Blanket Resolution as recommended by W. Francis Dambowsky, Director of Emergency Management and Homeland Security; as if read: RESOLVED, that the Board of Mayor and Burgesses may enter into with and deliver to the State of Connecticut Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection, Division of Emergency Management and Homeland Security any and all documents which it deems to be necessary or appropriate; and  -6- Minutes – Board of Mayor and Burgesses Regular Meeting – December 3, 2019 FURTHER RESOLVED, that N. Warren “Pete” Hess, as Mayor of the Board of Mayor and Burgesses, is authorized and directed to execute and deliver any and all documents on behalf of the Board of Mayor and Burgesses and to do and perform all acts and things which he deems to be necessary or appropriate to carry out the terms of such documents, including, but not limited to, executing and delivering all agreements and documents contemplated by such documents. ROLL CALL VOTE: FOR OPPOSE ABSTAIN Mayor N.W. Hess C. Herb None None L. Taf Jackson C. Marenghi M. Bronko J. Mizeski F. Dambowsky R. Neth J. DeOliveira R. Vitale Motion carried 10-0-0 33. Discussion/possible action regarding the proposed revision to the Naugatuck Littering Ordinance. Discussion tabled. 34. VOTED: Unanimously on a motion by Deputy Mayor Taf Jackson and seconded by Burgess Neth that the Board of Mayor and Burgesses that the Board of Mayor and Burgesses authorize Controller Allyson W. Bruce to refund the following tax refunds approved by Tax Collector James Goggin; as if read: Bill Name Address City/State/Zip Over Paid 2016-03-0073252 SWEAT, PATRICIA 1 HILL STREET FIRST FL. SEYMOUR, CT 06483 -69.6 2017-03-0051498 BALSYS, RIMAS J. 33 PHOENIX AVENUE NAUGATUCK, CT 06770 -12.15 2017-03-0053775 CAPO, SAJID J. 729 HIGH STREET NAUGATUCK, CT 06770 -130.45 2017-03-0066851 NISSAN INFINITI LT PO BOX 254648 SACRAMENTO, CA 95865 -29.57 2017-03-0066856 NISSAN INFINITI LT 8900 FREEPORT PKWY. IRVING, TX 75063-2409 -384.17 2017-03-0066873 NISSAN INFINITI LT 8900 FREEPORT PKWY. IRVING, TX 75063-2409 -180.13 2017-03-0066894 NISSAN INFINITI LT 8900 FREEPORT PKWY. IRVING, TX 75063-2409 -263.92 2017-03-0066975 NISSAN INFINITI LT P O BOX 650214 DALLAS, TX 75265-0214 -384.17 2017-03-0066980 NISSAN INFINITI LT PO BOX 254648 SACRAMENTO, CA 95865 -201.34 2017-03-0067001 NISSAN INFINITI LT PO BOX 254648 SACRAMENTO, CA 95865 -135.22 2017-03-0074257 VAULT TRUST 200 RENAISSANCE CENT. 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Burgess Comments/Sub-Committee Reports Burgess Vitale said Police Canine Judge is in training with Officer Pinho. They will be trained to detect narcotics and to locate missing persons. Burgess DeOliveira wished everyone Happy Holidays. Burgess Bronko said he was happy to see the No Thru Trucks sign was removed from Cross Street. He said his son Adam and lifelong friend Ryan Burns have collaborated to sell Christmas trees on the Naugatuck Event Center lot. Burgess Herb said the bonfire held the evening before the Thanksgiving Day Football Game was tremendous. The crowd was very friendly. Many people in attendance were new to town. He overheard them saying they like the town. The tree lighting ceremony  -8- Minutes – Board of Mayor and Burgesses Regular Meeting – December 3, 2019 was great. The high school swim team sold out of their wreaths at the festival. The Conservation Commission is looking for a new chairperson. Happy Holidays! Burgess Marenghi said it was an excellent Light the Night Event. The atmosphere was nice with people enjoying themselves. He asked if seniors would be able to walk around the Naugatuck Event Center during the winter months. He would like to see it advertised in areas other than online. Burgess Mizeski commended the street and park department employees for doing a wonderful job with the recent snow removal. He acknowledged the great job the fire department did quickly extinguishing the fire at Cumberland Farms in Union City. Burgess Dambowsky said there were many positive comments from new residents at the festival saying they made a good decision to move to Naugatuck. Burgess Neth gave Mayor Hess kudos for a wonderful festival and for sparking pride in this community. He applauds the mayor, the fire department, police department, street department and all the volunteers for a job well done with the festival. They are very good hard working people. The Bulk Trash Committee met regarding different options for bulk trash pick-up. Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah and Happy New Year to everyone. Deputy Mayor Taf Jackson said it was a great festival and Thanksgiving Day Game bonfire. The Mayor’s Breakfast honored great recipients, Jennifer and Kenny Stone. The Festival of Trees was wonderful. The Senior Center Christmas party is Thursday. Everyone is welcome to stop by. The deputy mayor told Mayor Hess he is doing a great job. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! She hopes everyone will attend the celebration on Saturday to honor Former Burgess Robert Burns at the Naugatuck Event Center. Mayor Hess said there are many events being held at the Naugatuck Event Center. The Joint Boards will need to make some decisions regarding the event center. We do not know what will happen to the building. Most likely, it will be sold to a developer as part of our Downtown Transit Oriented Development District. The borough cannot give a long-term lease to someone who would put money into fixing the rented space in the building because we intend on selling the building to a developer one day. The town is operating now to utilize the building the best way we can. Mayor Hess said it would be nice to know when we will get adequate and frequent train service. If we knew, then the decision regarding the building would be easy. Anders Osborne will once again be performing at the Naugatuck Event Center with three other musicians this time on December 12th. Tickets can be purchased through Osborne’s ticketing network. 37. VOTED: Unanimously on a motion by Burgess Bronko and seconded by Deputy Mayor Taf Jackson to adjourn the meeting at 8:40 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