Board of Mayor and Burgesses

MINUTES SPECIAL MEETING BOARD OF MAYOR AND BURGESSES FEBRUARY 9, 2022 Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic, the Borough of Naugatuck held the Board of Mayor and Burgesses meeting on a hybrid basis. Everyone was welcomed to attend in person, by Zoom Webinar or by phone. 1. Mayor “Pete” Hess called the special meeting to order at 6:36 p.m. with the following in attendance: BURGESSES: PRESS: R. Neth G. Mudry, arr. 6:48 p.m. A. Yilma M. Bronko, arr. 6:45 p.m., virtual D. Neth-Kunin F. Dambowsky M. Smith C. Marenghi R. Vitale J. Mizeski, virtual DEPARTMENT HEADS: OTHERS: J. Stewart, Public Works Director L. Wehry, IT Assistant 2. Burgess Smith led in the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag. 3. VOTED: Unanimously on a motion by Deputy Mayor Neth and seconded by Burgess Neth-Kunin to recess to Executive Session at 6:40 p.m. for discussion on the following: Personnel (State and Federal Funding Consultant), Real Estate (275 Church Street – Bank of America Property, 912 New Haven Road – Former Matty’s Paving Site, Parcel B/offsite parking locations in the downtown area, Former Recycling Lot on Rubber Avenue, Parcels Y and Z), Contract Negotiations (Municipal Trash Disposal Options) and Pending Litigation inviting in Public Works Director James Stewart regarding municipal trash options and Attorney Fitzpatrick. Mayor Hess reconvened the meeting at 8:10 p.m. 4. The following motions emanated from Executive Session. VOTED: Unanimously on a motion by Deputy Mayor Neth and seconded by Burgess Mizeski that the Board of Mayor and Burgesses waive the formal bidding procedures for the disposal of municipal solid waste and recyclables to line up proposals received. VOTED: Unanimously on a motion by Deputy Mayor Neth and seconded by Burgess Mudry that the Board of Mayor and Burgesses opt-out and terminate the Borough of Naugatuck contract with Materials Innovation and Recycling Authority (MIRA), entitled Tier 1 Long Term Municipal Solid Waste Management Services Agreement, for the provisions of acceptable solid waste and acceptable recyclable services dated May 14, 2019 effective July  -2- Minutes – Board of Mayor and Burgesses Special Meeting – February 9, 2022 1, 2022 pursuant to Section 3.2 of the contract and to forward notice of termination to MIRA as provided in the agreement. VOTED: Unanimously on a motion by Deputy Mayor Neth and seconded by Burgess Mudry that the Board of Mayor and Burgesses authorize Mayor Hess to enter into an agreement with F&G LLC, entitled Municipal Solid Waste Disposal and Recycling Services Agreement, for the disposal of municipal solid waste and recyclables effective July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2027. VOTED: Unanimously on a motion by Deputy Mayor Neth and seconded by Burgess Mudry that the Board of Mayor and Burgesses authorize Mayor Hess to enter into a contract amended with USA Waste and Recycling, Solid Waste and Single Stream Recycling and Curbside Collection Contract, extending the current agreement from June 30, 2022 to June 30, 2027. VOTED: Unanimously on a motion by Deputy Mayor Neth and seconded by Burgess Mudry that the Board of Mayor and Burgesses authorize Mayor Hess to enter into an agreement and hire the firm of Sullivan & LeShane, Inc., 287 Capitol Avenue, Hartford, CT 06106 to work with the borough as a lobbyist and consultant on various downtown projects. VOTED: Unanimously on a motion by Deputy Mayor Neth and seconded by Burgess Mudry that the Board of Mayor and Burgesses authorize Mayor Hess on behalf of the town to make an offer to purchase 275 Church Street, the Bank of America Property, as discussed in executive session. VOTED: Unanimously on a motion by Deputy Mayor Neth and seconded by Burgess Mudry that the Board of Mayor and Burgesses authorize Mayor Hess on behalf of the town to enter into a real estate contract with Earth Works Excavating and Landscaping, Inc. to sell them 4.3 acres of property on New Haven Road as discussed in executive session. VOTED: Unanimously on a motion by Deputy Mayor Neth and seconded by Burgess Mudry that the Board of Mayor and Burgesses authorize Mayor Hess to enter into discussions to acquire a parking location offsite of Parcel B as discussed in executive session. VOTED: Unanimously on a motion by Deputy Mayor Neth and seconded by Burgess Mudry that the Board of Mayor and Burgesses authorize Mayor Hess to proceed with the State of Connecticut for the acquisition of Parcels Y and Z as provided for in a special act of the legislature where they agree to sell Parcels Y and Z to the Borough of Naugatuck. 5. Discussion/possible action regarding the Former Recycling Lot on Rubber Avenue. No discussion or action.  -3- Minutes – Board of Mayor and Burgesses Special Meeting – February 9, 2022 6. VOTED: Unanimously on a motion by Deputy Mayor Neth and seconded by Burgess Smith to adjourn the special meeting at 8:25 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