Board of Mayor and Burgesses

MINUTES REGULAR MEETING BOARD OF MAYOR AND BURGESSES JANUARY 5, 2021 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 7:03 p.m. with the following in attendance: BURGESSES: PRESS: L. Taf Jackson C. Marenghi A. Yilma M. Bronko J. Mizeski F. Dambowsky R. Neth RESIDENTS: J. DeOliveira R. Vitale Unable to determine due to the format C. Herb DEPARTMENT HEADS: OTHERS: S. Hunt, Chief of Police E. Fitzpatrick, Borough Attorney J. Goggin, Tax Collector M. Leonard, Conservation Commission Chair J. Kallipolites, IT Director D. Sheridan, Board of Finance Chairman J. Stewart, Public Works Director S. Ribeiro, Asst. to the Public Works Dir. C. McAllister, Deputy Chief of Police 2. Burgess Marenghi 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 December 1, 2020. Each member received a copy 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 December. Each member received copies for review. 5. Public Comment Conservation Commission Chairwoman Melissa Leonard questioned if hunting is allowed on town property. Mayor Hess said the town does not permit hunting on town property. There was a very limited circumstance where hunting was permitted in an area where people would not be walking. 6. 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 Brian Falcha (D), 713 High Street, Naugatuck, CT 06770 as a member of the Park Commission, filling the unexpired term of M. Falcha, term to expire September 1, 2021.  -2- Minutes – Board of Mayor and Burgesses Regular Meeting – January 5, 2021 7. 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 Wendyann C. Fowler (R), 361 Field Street, Naugatuck, CT 06770 as a regular member of the Inland Wetlands Commission, filling the expired term of C. Batista, term to expire January 1, 2025. 8. 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 D. Moore, 129 Cherry Street, Naugatuck, CT 06770 as a regular member of the Inland Wetlands Commission, term to expire January 1, 2025. 9. 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 Christine Kuczenski (D), 310 North Hoadley Street, Naugatuck, CT 06770 as a member of the Board of Assessment Appeals, term to expire January 1, 2024. 10. Motion by Deputy Mayor Taf Jackson and seconded by Burgess Neth that the Board of Mayor and Burgesses approve the bid and authorize Mayor Hess to execute all contracts and related documents for a “2021 Ford F-550 4x4 w/Combination Dump Body/Spreader” to Shaker Family Ford Lincoln, 831 Straits Turnpike, Watertown, CT 06795 in the amount of $116,500.00 as recommended by Assistant to the Public Works Director Sandra Lucas-Ribeiro. Motion amended. VOTED: Unanimously on a motion by Deputy Mayor Taf Jackson and seconded by Burgess Mizeski that the Board of Mayor and Burgesses amend the previous motion to the amount of $118,962.00. VOTED: Unanimously on the amended motion by Deputy Mayor Taf Jackson 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 a “2021 Ford F-550 4x4 w/Combination Dump Body/Spreader” to Shaker Family Ford Lincoln, 831 Straits Turnpike, Watertown, CT 06795 in the amount of $118,962.00 as recommended by Assistant to the Public Works Director Sandra Lucas-Ribeiro. For the record: Mayor Hess: “I’m holding back on the other two trucks until I can review the tax collection for January. This one is good to go; it needs some lead time and we’ll proceed with this one now.” 11. VOTED: Unanimously on a motion by Deputy Mayor Taf Jackson and seconded by Burgess Neth that the Board of Mayor and Burgesses waive the bid and authorize Mayor Hess to execute all contracts and related documents for a  -3- Minutes – Board of Mayor and Burgesses Regular Meeting – January 5, 2021 “Line Painting Machine” to Franklin Paint Company, 259 Cottage Street, Franklin, MA 02063 in the amount of $8,074.95 as recommended by Deputy Chief of Police Colin McAllister. 12. VOTED: Unanimously on a motion by Deputy Mayor Taf Jackson and seconded by Burgess Neth that the Board of Mayor and Burgesses authorize Public Works Director James Stewart to accept a fee in lieu of final paving from CT Water Company in the amount of $295,325 for water main work on Bluebird Drive, Cardinal Lane, Goldfinch Lane, Meadow Lark Road, Rough Wing Road, Swift Lane and Tawny Thrush Road as recommended by Public Works Director James Stewart. 13. Motion by Deputy Mayor Taf Jackson and seconded by Burgess Neth that the Board of Mayor and Burgesses abate the back taxes on 88 Thunderbird Drive calculated through January 31, 2021 as recommended by Tax Collector James Goggin. Motion amended. VOTED: Unanimously on a motion by Deputy Mayor Taf Jackson and seconded by Burgess Mizeski that the Board of Mayor and Burgesses amend the previous motion to include the amount of $8,848.35 in back taxes. VOTED: Unanimously on the amended motion by Deputy Mayor Taf Jackson and seconded by Burgess Mizeski that the Board of Mayor and Burgesses abate the back taxes in the amount of $8,848.35 on 88 Thunderbird Drive calculated through January 31, 2021 as recommended by Tax Collector James Goggin. 14. Mayor Hess said Crestwood Drive is a street that is not served by public water. There are twenty plus homes with documented water quantity or quality problems. The town is working to assist the residents in getting public water at a reduced cost. The borough obtained two state grants. Now water can be provided to every household on Crestwood Drive for approximately $3,900 to $4,300 per household. The entire road will have a waterline. The residents will be given a twenty year payment plan to pay for the installation. The mayor said it is a much more attractive project now than when the borough started looking into a solution for the problem. Borough Attorney E. Fitzpatrick discussed the need to establish a Watermain Installation and Assessment Ordinance. There will be public hearings on the proposed ordinance and residents have appellate rights authorized by State Statute 7-137c. The number of lots that hook up to public water will determine the assessment. The assessment will be amortized for twenty years at a possible interest rate of 4%. A copy of the proposed ordinance was given to board members. Mayor Hess said Attorney Fitzpatrick will proceed with a draft ordinance. 15. VOTED: Unanimously on a motion by Deputy Mayor Taf Jackson and seconded by Burgess Neth 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:  -4- Minutes – Board of Mayor and Burgesses Regular Meeting – January 5, 2021 Bill Name Address City/State/Zip Over Paid 2016-03-0051012 ARCHONTIDES, CONSTANTINE 230 SPRING STREET # A6 NAUGATUCK, CT 06770 -1,051.54 2017-03-0051050 ARCHONTIDES, CONSTANTINE 380 HITCHCOCK ROAD WATERBURY, CT 06705 -964.80 2017-03-0066345 MULTI METALS MANUFACTUR 726 LAUREL RIDGE DRIVE PLMOUTH, CT 06782 -198.45 2017-03-0075750 NIMALTSEVA, ANGELICA 32 KNOLLWOOD DR WALLINGFORD, CT 06492 -243.45 2018-03-0051029 ARCHONTIDES CONSTANTINE 380 HITCHCOCK ROAD WATERBURY, CT 06705 -902.70 2018-03-0051948 BELLIZZI, BARBARA V. 35 CROFUT ROAD NAUGATUCK, CT 06770 -207.00 2018-03-0052854 BRAZILIAN MASONRY SERVICES LLC 103 LINDA COURT NAUGATUCK, CT 06770 -1,077.76 2018-03-0057319 EAN HOLDINGS LLC 14002 E 21ST ST STE 1500 TULSA, OK 74134-1424 -1,002.78 2018-03-0057320 EAN HOLDINGS LLC 14002 E 21ST ST STE 1500 TULSA, OK 74134-1424 -579.92 2018-03-0058714 GALLION, TERRELL S. 3RD 53 SHADEE LN WATERBURY, CT 06706 -126.90 2018-03-0058813 GARCIA, NATALIE C. 72 MEADOW LARK ROAD NAUGATUCK, CT 06770 -10.80 2018-03-0061840 JP MORGAN CHASE BANK NA P.O. BOX 901098 FORT WORTH, TX 76101 -182.34 2018-03-0067053 NOONAN, DAVID J. 12 HARVEST LANE NAUGATUCK, CT 06770 -286.65 2019-01-0003896 GERMAIN, ADAM 232 BAYVIEW CIRCLE WATERTOWN, CT 06795 -2466.29 2019-01-0005268 KNAPIK, HELEN 650 MILLVILLE AVENUE NAUGATUCK, CT 06770 -2,532.19 2019-01-0005912 LUCAS, MARK JR. + 75 PARK AVE POMONA, CA 91768 -2,875.99 C2G ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTANTS 165 SHERWOOD AVENUE 2019-02-0040137 FARMINGDALE, NY 11735 -60.47 2019-03-0051142 ASHE, MARLENE E. 61 CLIFF STREET NAUGATUCK, CT 06770 -27.27 2019-03-0051333 BAILEY, JOELLEN 15 CHARLES STREET NAUGATUCK, CT 06770 -14.04 2019-03-0052788 BRAZILIAN MASONRY SERVICES LLC 103 LINDA COURT NAUGATUCK, CT 06770 -1,331.10 151 ANDREW AVENUE, APT. 154 2019-03-0053115 BUCKO, MARYELLEN NAUGATUCK, CT 06770 -115.53 2019-03-0053391 CAB EAST LLC 2975 BRECKINRIDGE BLVD DULUTH, GA 30096-4977 -354.25 2019-03-0053407 CAB EAST LLC 2975 BRECKINRIDGE BLVD DULUTH, GA 30096-4977 -105.52 2019-03-0053435 CAB EAST LLC 2975 BRECKINRIDGE BLVD DULUTH, GA 30096-4977 -86.68 2019-03-0053457 CAB EAST LLC 2975 BRECKINRIDGE BLVD DULUTH, GA 30096-4977 -113.54 2019-03-0053958 CARTA, RICHARD A. 616 N CHURCH STREET NAUGATUCK, CT 06770 -8.41 2019-03-0054726 COLEMAN, LISA M. 61 VILLAGE CIRCLE NAUGATUCK, CT 06770 -20.66 2019-03-0056531 DICICCO, ROBERT J. 210 BLUEBIRD DR NAUGATUCK, CT 06770 -42.38 2019-03-0057948 FINANCIAL SER VEH TRUST 5550 BRITTON PKWY. HILLIARD, OH 43026 -356.18 2019-03-0058229 FORLENZO, PATRICK A. JR. 365 SPRING STRREET NAUGATUCK, CT 06770 -59.26 2019-03-0058699 GARCIA, NATALIE C. 72 MEADOW LARK ROAD NAUGATUCK, CT 06770 -121.50 2019-03-0060268 HENRY, NICHOLAS J. 523 HORTON HILL ROAD NAUGATUCK, CT 06770 -10.80 2019-03-0060271 HENRY, NICHOLAS J. 523 HORTON HILL ROAD NAUGATUCK, CT 06770 -158.86 2019-03-0060633 HONDA LEASE TRUST 600 KELLY WAY HOLYOKE, MA 01040 -150.30 2019-03-0060688 HONDA LEASE TRUST 600 KELLY WAY HOLYOKE, MA 010401 -572.18 2019-03-0061503 JIMENEZ-FRANCK, JUSTIN V. 209 LOUGHLIN ROAD OXFORD, CT 06478 -65.74 2019-03-0062362 KNAPP, BARBARA E. 95 CHESTNUT STREET NAUGATUCK, CT 06770 -5.00 2019-03-0062664 KUSY, WILLIAM M. 670 WOOSTER STREET NAUGATUCK, CT 06770 -104.25 2019-03-0063308 LEWIS, REBECCA E. 422 JONES ROAD NAUGATUCK, CT 06770 -51.52 2208 RANCH RD. 620 N APT 2102 2019-03-0065385 MIDOLO, STACIE A. AUSTIN, TX 78734 -223.89  -5- Minutes – Board of Mayor and Burgesses Regular Meeting – January 5, 2021 2019-03-0066636 NISSAN INFINITI LT P.O. BOX 254648 SACRAMENTO, CA 95865 -334.34 2019-03-0066734 NISSAN INFINITI LT P.O. BOX 254648 SACRAMENTO, CA 95865 -627.76 2019-03-0066744 NISSAN INFINITI LT P.O. BOX 254648 SACRAMENTO, CA 95865 -381.97 2019-03-0070981 SASSO PAMELA K. 20 WILLOW LANE NAUGATUCK, CT 06770 -56.46 2019-03-0071623 SIBBY S AUTOMOTIVE, INC. 600 HIGH STREET NAUGATUCK, CT 06770 -498.46 2019-03-0072064 SOARES, JOSE L. 71 MICHAEL LANE NAUGATUCK, CT 06770 -19.89 2019-03-0072957 TAYLOR, JOHN E. SR. 108 CLARK ROAD TRLR 59 NAUGATUCK, CT 06770 -5.62 2019-03-0073096 THE MOTORLEASE CORPORATION 1506 NEW BRITAIN AVENUE FARMINGTON, CT 06032 -115.06 2019-03-0073098 THE MOTORLEASE CORPORATION 1506 NEW BRITAIN AVENUE FARMINGTON, CT 06032 -193.28 2019-03-0073101 THE MOTORLEASE CORPORATION 1506 NEW BRITAIN AVENUE FARMINGTON, CT 06032 -128.70 2019-03-0073445 TOYOTA LEASE TRUST 3200 W RAY ROAD CHANDLER, AZ 85226 -126.00 2019-03-0073450 TOYOTA LEASE TRUST 3200 W RAY ROAD CHANDLER, AZ 85226 -379.72 2019-03-0073451 TOYOTA LEASE TRUST 3200 W RAY ROAD CHANDLER, AZ 85226 -543.06 2019-03-0073480 TOYOTA LEASE TRUST 3200 W RAY ROAD CHANDLER, AZ 85226 -364.14 2019-03-0073481 TOYOTA LEASE TRUST 3200 W RAY ROAD CHANDLER, AZ 85226 -652.06 2019-03-0073484 TOYOTA LEASE TRUST 3200 W RAY ROAD CHANDLER, AZ 85226 -214.42 2019-03-0073485 TOYOTA LEASE TRUST 3200 W RAY ROAD CHANDLER, AZ 85226 -65.02 2019-03-0073487 TOYOTA LEASE TRUST 3200 W RAY ROAD CHANDLER, AZ 85226 -592.20 2019-03-0073488 TOYOTA LEASE TRUST 3200 W RAY ROAD CHANDLER, AZ 85226 -276.74 2019-03-0073493 TOYOTA LEASE TRUST 3200 W RAY ROAD CHANDLER, AZ 85226 -318.24 2019-03-0073500 TOYOTA LEASE TRUST 3200 W RAY ROAD CHANDLER, AZ 85226 -454.94 2019-03-0073502 TOYOTA LEASE TRUST 3200 W RAY ROAD CHANDLER, AZ 85226 -454.94 2019-03-0073508 TOYOTA LEASE TRUST 3200 W RAY ROAD CHANDLER, AZ 85226 -310.18 2019-03-0073510 TOYOTA LEASE TRUST 3200 W RAY ROAD CHANDLER, AZ 85226 -504.00 2019-03-0073511 TOYOTA LEASE TRUST 3200 W RAY ROAD CHANDLER, AZ 85226 -84.14 2019-03-0073520 TOYOTA LEASE TRUST 3200 W RAY ROAD CHANDLER, AZ 85226 -465.74 2019-03-0073539 TOYOTA LEASE TRUST 3200 W RAY ROAD CHANDLER, AZ 85226 -375.16 2019-03-0073545 TOYOTA LEASE TRUST 3200 W RAY ROAD CHANDLER, AZ 85226 -321.74 2019-03-0073858 USB LEASING LT 1850 OSBORN AVENUE OSHKOSH, WI 54902 -173.98 2019-03-0073861 USB LEASING LT 1850 OSBORN AVENUE OSHKOSH, WI 54902 -918.46 2019-03-0074123 VEGA, VICTOR K. 395 QUINN STREET NAUGATUCK, CT 06770 -353.01 2019-03-0074377 VW CREDIT LEASING LTD 1401 FRANKLIN BOULEVARD. LIBERTYVILLE, IL 60048 -522.82 2019-03-0074381 VW CREDIT LEASING LTD 1401 FRANKLIN BOULEVARD. LIBERTYVILLE, IL 60048 -474.94 2019-03-0074555 WARD, CAROL P. 180 HERITAGE DRIVE NAUGATUCK, CT 06770 -18.04 2019-03-0075205 YENKELUN, HOLLY S. 240 SPRING STREET NAUGATUCK, CT 06770 -166.01 TOTAL -30,360.13 16. Public Comment – None 17. Burgess Comments/Sub-Committee Reports Burgess Marenghi wished everyone a Happy New Year. He asked everyone to support Girls Scouts selling cookies. Burgess Mizeski wished everyone a Happy New Year.  -6- Minutes – Board of Mayor and Burgesses Regular Meeting – January 5, 2021 Burgess Herb said the Planning Commission gave a positive recommendation to the Zoning Commission for Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen at 111 Rubber Avenue. Burgess Vitale said he sent a tax abatement ordinance to the borough attorney for the Fire/Police, CERT and other volunteer groups. Residents on Simsbury Street complained about the cell tower building. He thinks shrubs should be planted to shield the building from homeowners. The police department and Board of Education made the decision to permanently close the gate in front of Andrew Avenue School. Burgess Dambowsky said they are meeting daily regarding COVID. Regionally they are turning their efforts toward the vaccine. He asked everyone to reflect on the many prominent people that passed away this past year. Burgess Neth wished everyone a Happy New Year. He asked if there was an issue with other towns regarding mutual aid from Naugatuck Ambulance. Mayor Hess said the town is analyzing the situation. Burgess DeOliveira wished everyone a Happy New Year. He said he was not happy to hear a decision was made to close the gate across the roadway in front of Andrew Avenue School. He understands the gate being closed during the hours school is in session but not the other sixteen hours of the day or on weekends. Police Chief Hunt said he would review the decision with Superintendent Montini and report back to the borough board next month. Burgess Bronko asked who owns the property where people are residing in tents. Mayor Hess believes it is Metro North Railroad property. He said the town approached the people to offer help finding a permanent residence but was told they wanted to stay living in their tents. Deputy Mayor Taf Jackson wished everyone a Happy New Year. The Housing Authority held a virtual meeting last month. She thanked Fire Chief Russell and Police Chief Hunt for the birthday parade for Nicholas Albanese. 18. VOTED: Unanimously on a motion by Deputy Mayor Taf Jackson and seconded by Burgess Neth to recess to Executive Session at 8:13 p.m. for discussion on the following: Real Estate Negotiations (Sale of Park Department Building – 258 Rubber Avenue, Port of Naugatuck), Personnel (Deputy Assessor, Fire Marshal) and Pending Litigation inviting in Attorney Edward Fitzpatrick and Human Resources Director John Lawlor. Mayor Hess reconvened the meeting at 8:59 p.m. 19. The following motions emanated from Executive Session. 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 with Edwin Dalton for the position of Fire Marshal for a two year term as discussed in executive session. VOTED: Unanimously on a motion by Deputy Mayor Taf Jackson and seconded by Burgess Neth that the Board of Mayor and Burgesses authorize Mayor  -7- Minutes – Board of Mayor and Burgesses Regular Meeting – January 5, 2021 Hess to enter into a real estate sales agreement to sell borough owned property located at 258 Rubber Avenue to International Framers LLC as discussed in executive session. 20. VOTED: Unanimously on a motion by Deputy Mayor Taf Jackson and seconded by Burgess Neth to adjourn the regular meeting at 9:01 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