Board of Mayor and Burgesses

MINUTES REGULAR MEETING BOARD OF MAYOR AND BURGESSES NOVEMBER 4, 2020 Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic, the Board of Mayor and Burgesses is practicing social distancing. The meeting was held by Zoom Webinar, a remote video conferencing platform, and by phone. 1. Mayor “Pete” Hess called the regular meeting to order at 7:02 p.m. with the following in attendance: BURGESSES: PRESS: L. Taf Jackson, arr. 7:20 p.m. C. Marenghi A. Yilma M. Bronko, arr. 7:15 p.m. J. Mizeski F. Dambowsky R. Neth RESIDENTS: J. DeOliveira R. Vitale Unable to determine due to the format C. Herb, left 7:58 p.m. OTHERS: DEPARTMENT HEADS: D. Sheridan, Board of Finance Chairman J. Kallipolites, IT Director S. Ribeiro, Asst. to the Public Works Director P. Russell, Fire Chief J. Lennon, AFSCME and BOE Pension Board J. Trzaski, Deputy Fire Chief J. Stewart, Public Works Director J. Lawlor, Human Resources Director 2. Burgess Marenghi led in the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag. 3. VOTED: Unanimously on a motion by Burgess Neth and seconded by Burgess Mizeski that the Board of Mayor and Burgesses approve the minutes of the regular meeting of October 6, 2020. Each member received a copy for review. 4. VOTED: Unanimously on a motion by Burgess Neth and seconded by Burgess Mizeski that the Board of Mayor and Burgesses approve the monthly reports of October. Each member received copies for review. 5. Public Comment – None 6. Mayor Hess appointed Susan Nastri, 53 Conrad Street, Unit 19F, Naugatuck, CT 06770 as the tenant commissioner of the Naugatuck Housing Authority, filling the expired term of A. Smith, term to expire October 1, 2025. For the record: Mayor Hess: “We have, we’ve received some complaints about the tenants not having an opportunity to speak at meetings and to be heard because of COVID so we have offered them the event center and the services of Jim K. to help them get up and running. They have declined that offer but it’s still out there. I’ve also, in addition to Laurie who goes to the meetings, asked Jan to be an additional liaison and to go to the meetings and to instill in them the notion that we’re here to help them. They’re having trouble with their meetings. We want them to have meetings. I want people to call them rather than me when they have a problem so let’s help them any way we can.”  -2- Minutes – Board of Mayor and Burgesses Regular Meeting – November 4, 2020 7. VOTED: Unanimously on a motion by Burgess Neth and seconded by Burgess Mizeski that the Board of Mayor and Burgesses approve the reappointment of James Ayash, 69 Graham Ridge Road, Naugatuck, CT 06770 as a regular member of the Conservation Commission, term to expire November 1, 2023. 8. VOTED: Unanimously on a motion by Burgess Neth and seconded by Burgess Mizeski that the Board of Mayor and Burgesses approve the reappointment of Christine Yannielli, 9 Chestnut Street, Naugatuck, CT 06770 as a regular member of the Conservation Commission, term to expire November 1, 2023. 9. VOTED: Unanimously on a motion by Burgess Neth and seconded by Burgess Mizeski that the Board of Mayor and Burgesses approve the bid and authorize Mayor Hess to execute all contracts and related documents for “Snow and Ice Control Sand” to the following vendor as recommended by Assistant to the Public Works Director Sandra Lucas-Ribeiro: H.I. Stone $15.50 per ton 313 Main Street South Southbury, CT 06488 10. VOTED: Unanimously on a motion by Burgess Neth and seconded by Burgess Mizeski that the Board of Mayor and Burgesses accept the RFQ for “Winter Snow Plowing and Removal” to the following contractors pending inspection of equipment and Municipal Snow Plowing Insurance Coverage and authorize Mayor Hess to execute all contracts and related documents as recommended by Assistant to the Public Works Director Sandra Lucas-Ribeiro, as if read: Big K’s Landscaping S&S Asphalt Paving, Inc. 11 New Street P.O. Box 429 Naugatuck, CT 06770 Southbury, CT 06488 P&H Asphalt Services 50 South Street Roxbury, CT 06783 11. VOTED: Unanimously on a motion by Burgess Neth and seconded by Burgess Mizeski that the Board of Mayor and Burgesses waive the bid and authorize Mayor Hess to execute all contracts and related documents for “Repairs to Golf Cart Shed Roof” to Pattison Brothers Construction LLC, 325 Harrison Road, Wallingford, CT 06492 in the amount of $8,580 as recommended by Assistant to the Public Works Director Sandra Lucas- Ribeiro.  -3- Minutes – Board of Mayor and Burgesses Regular Meeting – November 4, 2020 12. VOTED: Unanimously on a motion by Burgess Neth and seconded by Burgess Mizeski that the Board of Mayor and Burgesses waive the bid and authorize Mayor Hess to execute all contracts and related documents for “Fireworks Software” to EPR Systems USA, Inc., 1016 LaSalle Street, Jacksonville, FL 32207 in the amount of $14,700 as recommended by Fire Chief Paul Russell and IT Director Jim Kallipolites. 13. VOTED: Unanimously on a motion by Burgess Neth and seconded by Burgess Mizeski that the Board of Mayor and Burgesses authorize Mayor Hess to finalize, prepare and disseminate a Request for Proposals to develop “Parcel B as a Transit Oriented Development/Mixed Use Project”. 14. VOTED: Unanimously on a motion by Burgess Neth and seconded by Deputy Mayor Taf Jackson that the Board of Mayor and Burgesses authorize Public Works Director James Stewart to accept a fee in lieu of final paving from Eversource in the amount of $78,337.34 for work completed on Maple Terrace, Carroll Street, Carroll Court, Maple Street, Central Avenue and Tolles Square as recommended by Public Works Director James Stewart. 15. VOTED: Unanimously on a motion by Burgess Neth and seconded by Deputy Mayor Taf Jackson that the Board of Mayor and Burgesses approve the sale of that certain piece and parcel of land owned by the Borough of Naugatuck depicted on map entitled “Eversource Energy Compilation Plan Easement” to be acquired over land of Borough of Naugatuck, Rubber Avenue, Old Firehouse Road, Naugatuck, CT, CL&P File No. W18197, Date: 12/28/18, Scale: 1” = 10”; R.R. Dwg; 23950”, consisting of 0.08 acres to be conveyed to Earth Core Energy Services LLC and 21 Church Street LLC for the purchase price of $8,000.00 together with authorization to Mayor N. Warren “Pete” Hess to execute all documents to effectuate said sale. 16. VOTED: Unanimously on a motion Burgess Neth and seconded by Deputy Mayor Taf Jackson 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 ND 2013-03-0005443 CRUZ, CAROLYN 115 OAK STREET 2 FL. NAUGATUCK, CT 06770 -135.47 ND 2014-03-0005485 CRUZ, CAROLYN 115 OAK STREET 2 FL. NAUGATUCK, CT 06770 -127.60 ND 2015-03-0515460 CRUZ, CAROLYN 115 OAK STREET, 2 FL. NAUGATUCK, CT 06770 -92.50 2016-03-0055606 CRUZ, CAROLYN 84 GAIL DRIVE NAUGATUCK, CT 06770 -96.57 2018-01-0002968 DONOVAN, KATHLEEN L. 41 WOODLAND STREET NAUGATUCK, CT 06770 -2,597.32 2018-01-0007932 PINTO, JOAO C. & PAULA 304 HILLSIDE AVENUE NAUGATUCK, CT 06770 -353.07 2018-03-0055502 CROWTHER, KENNETH A., JR. 100 JOHNSON STREET NAUGATUCK, CT 06770 -594.59 2018-03-0069204 RAMOS, JOSE A. 34 SYCAMORE LANE WATERBURY, CT 06705 -115.62 2018-03-0072609 STEWARD, JANETTE L. 52 SUMMIT ROAD NAUGATUCK, CT 06770 -187.06  -4- Minutes – Board of Mayor and Burgesses Regular Meeting – November 4, 2020 2018-04-0084860 SQUIRRELL, MICHELLE A. 30 ROUND TREE DR., UNIT 7 NAUGATUCK, CT 06770 -70.02 2019-02-0040380 GIALANELLA, DYLAN 168 FIELDSTONE TERRACE NAUGATUCK, CT 06770 -552.88 2019-02-0040657 NAUGATUCK PET SALON 980 RUBBER AVENUE, #1 NAUGATUCK, CT 06770 -23.88 2019-03-0050658 ALVARADO, ANGEL 77 QUINN STREET, APT. 3 NAUGATUCK, CT 06770 -22.50 2019-03-0050906 ANTRUM, BELDON J., JR. 38 RED ROBIN ROAD NAUGATUCK, CT 06770 -13.45 2019-03-0051456 BARABANOV, ARNOLD 79 HACKETT STREET NAUGATUCK, CT 06770 -12.57 2019-03-0051775 BEAUSEJOUR, OTHANIEL C. 246 MAPLE HILL ROAD NAUGATUCK, CT 06770 -3.19 2019-03-0052491 BORIVONG, PHENYTA 25 FOREST HILLS LANE WEST HARTFORD, CT 06117 -116.76 2019-03-0053694 CANNIZZIO, MELISSA J. 193 WISTERIA DRIVE NAUGATUCK, CT 06770 -25.88 2019-03-0054756 COLLINS, GARY W. 284 SCOTT STREET NAUGATUCK, CT 06770 -11.39 2019-03-0055690 DAIMLER TRUST 14372 HERITAGE PKWY. FORT WORTH, TX 76177 -1,709.18 2019-03-0056254 DEMERS, WILLIAM M. 30 THUNDER CIRCLE SANTEE, SC 29142 -13.68 2019-03-0056255 DEMERS, WILLIAM M. 30 THUNDER CIRCLE SANTEE, SC 29142 -30.16 2019-03-0057979 FINNEMORE, SHARON M. 300 TODD ROAD WOLCOTT, CT 06716 -5.40 2019-03-0058593 GALLINO, PETER J. 46 HERITAGE DRIVE NAUGATUCK, CT 06770 -15.61 2019-03-0058843 GENDRON-BIOSKI, LISA 9206 FAIRWAY LOOP DADE CITY, FL 33525 -46.08 2019-03-0060895 HUNTLEY PHARMACIES INC 110 AYRSHIRE LANE AVON, CT 06001 -75.60 2019-03-0061422 JEANNIN, RICHARD A., JR. 189 ANDREW AVENUE NAUGATUCK, CT 06770 -10.71 2019-03-0061721 JP MORGAN CHASE BANK NA P.O. BOX 901098 FORT WORTH, TX 76101 -601.02 2019-03-0061722 JP MORGAN CHASE BANK NA P.O. BOX 901098 FORT WORTH, TX 76101 -654.53 2019-03-0062151 KERUS, INA 29 BEACHBERRY COURT ST. AUGUSTINE, FL 32092 -104.75 2019-03-0063994 MAGALHAES, MARIA H. 79 KING STREET NAUGATUCK, CT 06770 -5.94 2019-03-0064132 MALLANE, BRIAN R. 18 MALLANE LANE NAUGATUCK, CT 06770 -4.50 2019-03-0064417 MARTIN, ALISHA B. 150 TAWNY THRUSH ROAD NAUGATUCK, CT 06770 -67.98 2019-03-0065162 MEIKLEM, ANNETTE M. 103 HIGH STREET NAUGATUCK, CT 06770 -13.81 2019-03-0065252 MERANCY, RONALD J. 1074 ANDREW MOUNTAIN RD. NAUGATUCK, CT 06770 -179.78 2019-03-0066449 NELSON, WALTER P., JR. 5736 CASTRO COURT THE VILLAGES, FL 32163 -24.02 2019-03-0068277 PEZZUTI, JOHN F. 619 GRETA LOOP MYRTLE BEACH, SC 29579 -18.50 2019-03-0068278 PEZZUTI, JOHN F. 619 GRETA LOOP MYRTLE BEACH, SC 29579 -7.15 2019-03-0068281 PEZZUTI, JOHN F. 619 GRETA LOOP MYRTLE BEACH, SC 29579 -41.76 2019-03-0068588 PLASS, KEVIN M. 41 COVENTRY LANE NAUGATUCK, CT 06770 -97.32 2019-03-0069099 RAMOS, SANTOS M. 23 CADBURY PLACE NAUGATUCK, CT 06770 -52.60 2019-03-0070551 SAAM, GARY R. 230 WILDWOOD CIRCLE NAUGATUCK, CT 06770 -16.47 2019-03-0070951 SARAGURO-MACAS, ROBERTH A. 87 HIGH STREET # 2 NAUGATUCK, CT 06770 -15.03 2019-03-0071417 SERVIDAS, EDWARD L., JR. 139 HILL STREET EXT. NAUGATUCK, CT 06770 -34.86 2019-03-0071449 SHAH PIYUSHKUMAR, G. 159 GORMAN STREET NAUGATUCK, CT 06770 -26.68 2019-03-0073452 TOYOTA LEASE TRUST 3200 W. RAY ROAD CHANDLER, AZ 85226-2455 -389.20 2019-03-0074516 WALSH, DAWN R. 154 RED ROBIN ROAD NAUGATUCK, CT 06770 -164.93 TOTAL -9579.57 17. Public Comment – None  -5- Minutes – Board of Mayor and Burgesses – Regular Meeting – November 4, 2020 18. Burgess Comments/Sub-Committee Reports Burgess Neth discussed a resident’s concern with a new development and asked the DPW Director questions regarding projects in the borough. Deputy Mayor Taf Jackson welcomed Susan Nastri as a member of the Housing Authority replacing Arthur Smith. She wished Arthur Smith well. She welcomed Burgess Mizeski as a burgess liaison to the Housing Authority. Burgess DeOliveira said there will be a last minute push to support the Portuguese Club online with a sweepstake. He thanked the borough for putting together a “Save the Club” Event a few weeks ago. Burgess Mizeski thanked the town clerk’s office and the registrars’ office for doing a wonderful job with the election. Burgess Marenghi reiterated Burgess Mizeski’s comments regarding the election. He said the workers did an impressive job considering all the complexities this year. He said it is essential to thank all of our veterans on Veterans Day this year and every year. Burgess Herb spoke fondly of former Burgess Robert Burns who recently passed away. He said he was one of our great patriots in Naugatuck. Burgess Vitale congratulated those elected on the state and local level. He said the Naugatuck Soup Kitchen serves 330 meals a week. The soup kitchen is looking for a Christmas tree for the bakery. Tags will be placed on the tree to help families in need. Apple and pumpkin pies will be sold for Thanksgiving. A cookbook fundraiser by local people is on sale for $20. He said the Dog Park is wonderful. Burgess Dambowsky said Mr. Burns was always a gentleman. He reported the positivity rate for COVID-19 statewide has increased. There has been an uptick of thirty positive cases in Naugatuck from Thursday to Monday. Congratulations to local politicians. Burgess Herb left 7:58 p.m. 19. Motion by Burgess Neth and seconded by Deputy Mayor Taf Jackson to recess to Executive Session at 7:58 p.m. for discussion on the following: Real Estate Negotiations (Sale of 0 Prospect Street and Great Hill Road), Personnel (Policy for Rehiring Retired Employees), Collective Bargaining (AFSCME Public Works Union) and Pending Litigation inviting in Human Resources Director John Lawlor and Attorney Nick Grello. Burgess Herb was not present for the vote. Mayor Hess reconvened the meeting at 8:48 p.m. 20. Motion by Burgess Neth and seconded by Deputy Mayor Taf Jackson that the Board of Mayor and Burgesses authorize Mayor Hess to enter into a collective bargaining agreement for four years with Local 1303-12 of Council 4 AFSCME, AFL-CIO (Public Works Employees). Burgess Dambowsky abstained. Burgess Herb was not present for the vote . For the record: F. Dambowsky: “I must abstain due to an advisory opinion that was made in 1997. I have an in-law that works for the public works so I should not be voting on it. So I must abstain but I am in favor of it.”  -6- Minutes – Board of Mayor and Burgesses Regular Meeting – November 4, 2020 21. Motion Burgess Neth and seconded by Deputy Mayor Taf Jackson that the Board of Mayor and Burgesses approve the Policy for Rehiring Retired Employees effective November 4, 2020. Burgess Herb was not present for the vote . 22. There were no motions emanating from Executive Session. 23. Motion by Burgess Neth and seconded by Burgess Mizeski to adjourn the regular meeting at 8:52 p.m. Burgess Herb was not present for the vote . A digital recording of this meeting is available in the office of the Borough Clerk for further review. Attest: Nancy K. DiMeo Borough Clerk