Board of Mayor and Burgesses

MINUTES REGULAR MEETING BOARD OF MAYOR AND BURGESSES NOVEMBER 6, 2024 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 regular meeting to order at 7:01 p.m. with the following in attendance: BURGESSES: PRESS: R. Vitale R. Neth, virtual A. Yilma M. Bronko D. Neth-Kunin F. Dambowsky J. Rosenblatt RESIDENTS: K. Gallo M. Smith, virtual Unable to determine due to the format C. Marenghi DEPARTMENT HEADS: C. McAllister, Chief of Police K. Hanks, Fire Chief J. Stewart, Public Works Director S. Ribeiro, Park Superintendent J. Kallipolites, IT Director A. Bruce, Controller 2. Pledge of Allegiance to the flag. 3. VOTED: Unanimously on a motion by Deputy Mayor Vitale and seconded by Burgess Rosenblatt that the Board of Mayor and Burgesses approve the minutes of the regular meeting of October 1, 2024 and the special meeting of October 22, 2024. Each member received copies for review. 4. VOTED: Unanimously on a motion by Deputy Mayor Vitale and seconded by Burgess Rosenblatt that the Board of Mayor and Burgesses approve the monthly reports of October. Each member received copies for review. 5. Mayor’s Opening Comments Mayor Hess said the annual tree lighting festival will be held on the first Saturday in December with a visit from Santa Claus. 6. Public Comment – None 7. Fire Chief Kenneth Hanks gave the monthly update on the Naugatuck Ambulance Corps (NAC) in the absence of Chief Kyle Kelley. NAC responded to over 408 requests for service. They assisted 58 times for mutual aid out and needed three times mutual aid in. 8. Mayor Hess said all Borough of Naugatuck Development Plans are on schedule. The first section of downtown paving should be completed soon. The most difficult project is the installation of the stormwater pipes which are seventeen feet deep, when completed sanity sewers will be installed. The digging of Church Street will be done shortly. The plan will be modified to install sidewalks in the winter with the least impact on downtown businesses. Rubber Avenue is on schedule. Earthworks is ready to start on Parcel B.  -2- Minutes – Board of Mayor and Burgesses – Regular Meeting – November 6, 2024 9. Mayor Hess reappointed Rocky Vitale, 180 East Waterbury Road, Naugatuck, CT 06770 as a member of the Naugatuck Ambulance Board of Directors, term to expire January 1, 2029. 10. VOTED: Unanimously on a motion by Deputy Mayor Vitale and seconded by Burgess Rosenblatt that the Board of Mayor and Burgesses approve the reappointment of Melissa Leonard, 450 Gunntown Road, Naugatuck, CT 06770 as a regular member of the Conservation Commission, term to expire November 1, 2027. 11. VOTED: Unanimously on a motion by Deputy Mayor Vitale and seconded by Burgess Rosenblatt that the Board of Mayor and Burgesses approve the reappointment of Ryan Plourde, 23 Rough Wing Road, Naugatuck, CT 06770 as a regular member of the Conservation Commission, term to expire November 1, 2027. 12. VOTED: Unanimously on a motion by Deputy Mayor Vitale and seconded by Burgess Rosenblatt that the Board of Mayor and Burgesses approve the reappointment of Shagufta S. Zahid, 1067 May Street, Naugatuck, CT 06770 as a regular member of the Conservation Commission, term to expire November 1, 2027. 13. VOTED: Unanimously on a motion by Deputy Mayor Vitale and seconded by Burgess Rosenblatt that the Board of Mayor and Burgesses approve the appointment of Alison Sanchirico, 9 Raindance Circle, Naugatuck, CT 06770 as a regular member of the Conservation Commission, filling the expired term of J. Ayash, term to expire November 1, 2026. 14. VOTED: Unanimously on a motion by Deputy Mayor Vitale and seconded by Burgess Rosenblatt that the Board of Mayor and Burgesses approve James Maslan DBA CT Potty Rentals, 574 Boyden Street, Waterbury, CT 06704 as an approved vendor to continue to provide goods and/or services for Fiscal Year 2024/2025 and to authorize Mayor Hess to execute all contracts and related documents as recommended by Public Works Director James Stewart. 15. VOTED: Unanimously on a motion by Deputy Mayor Vitale and seconded by Burgess Rosenblatt that the Board of Mayor and Burgesses approve a settlement payment in the amount of $900.00 with Mechanical Plumbing and Heating, 52 Crestway, Hamden, Connecticut, 06514 as recommended by Controller Allyson W. Bruce. 16. VOTED: Unanimously on a motion by Deputy Mayor Vitale and seconded by Burgess Rosenblatt that the Board of Mayor and Burgesses approve Kleinfelder Work Order #3 for Parcel B, Phase 1 Construction Services and Phase 11 Design Services in the amount of $42,920.00 as recommended by the Public Works Director James Stewart.  -3- Minutes – Board of Mayor and Burgesses Regular Meeting – November 6, 2024 17. VOTED: Unanimously on a motion by Deputy Mayor Vitale and seconded by Burgess Rosenblatt that the Board of Mayor and Burgesses authorize Mayor Hess to enter into an agreement with Down-To-Earth Consulting LLC, not to exceed $155,200.00, for Environmental Services for Remediation of Parcel B which is funded as part of the $1,375,000.00 DECD Grant for the Downtown Revitalization Project. 18. Motion by Deputy Mayor Vitale and seconded by Burgess Rosenblatt that the Board of Mayor and Burgesses adopt the following Municipal Resolution to Enter into a Grant Assistance Agreement with the State of Connecticut Department of Economic and Community Development (DECD), as if read: WHEREAS, the Borough of Naugatuck received notice of award of a $20,000 State Historic Preservation Office Survey and Planning Grant for a project entitled “Consulting Services of a 36 CFR-qualified historical architect/engineer team to prepare architectural plans and specifications for the Bronson Tuttle House (1882) 380 Church Street, Naugatuck,” and WHEREAS, the Borough of Naugatuck’s Board of Mayor and Burgesses previously committed $20,000 in local match dollars to this project, and WHEREAS, the scope of work for this project includes architectural/engineering drawings and specifications for repointing, painting, and water intrusion at the entrance of the Bronson Tuttle House. As funding allows, architectural/engineering drawings and specifications will also include the clustered fire suppression upgrades at the grand stair and the second floor egress. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE MAYOR AND THE BOARD OF BURGESSES OF THE BOROUGH OF NAUGATUCK HEREBY: 1. Accept the grant award of $20,000 from State of Connecticut DECD, and 2. Authorize Mayor N. Warren “Pete” Hess, III (or his designee) to execute and submit any and all grant contract documents, with the State of Connecticut DECD, and 3. Authorize release of previously committed local matching funds ($20,000) to this project. ROLL CALL VOTE: FOR OPPOSE ABSTAIN Mayor N.W. Hess C. Marenghi None None R. Vitale R. Neth M. Bronko D. Neth-Kunin F. Dambowsky J. Rosenblatt K. Gallo M. Smith Motion carried 10-0-0  -4- Minutes – Board of Mayor and Burgesses – Regular Meeting – November 6, 2024 19. VOTED: Unanimously on a motion by Deputy Mayor Vitale and seconded by Burgess Rosenblatt 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: 2021-03-0051067 ARESTA, POLIVIO J. 369 KING STREET NAUGATUCK, CT 06770 -88.30 2021-03-0060654 HONDA LEASE TRUST 1919 TORRANCE BLVD. TORRANCE, CA 90501 -602.98 2021-03-0060956 HYUNDAI LEASE TITLING TRUST 4100 WILDWOOD PARKWAY ATLANTA, GA 30339 -91.08 2021-03-0060971 HYUNDAI LEASE TITLING TRUST 4100 WILDWOOD PARKWAY ATLANTA, GA 30339 -611.22 2021-03-0067415 PACHECO, MARIA R. 35 AETNA STREET NAUGATUCK, CT 06770 -249.78 2021-03-0074930 WOODFIELD, STEVEN J. 12 WEBB ROAD NAUGATUCK, CT 06770 -197.52 11675 GREAT OAKS WAY, SUITE 200 2021-04-0082209 HONDA LEASE TRUST ALPHARETTA, GA 30022 -664.13 2022-03-0054317 CCAP AUTO LEASE LTD P.O. 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BOX 9025 COPPELL, TX 75019 -3,411.22 2023-02-0040496 FRANCOTYP-POSTALIA, INC. 140 N MITCHELL CT., STE. 200 ADDISON, IL 60101 -30.09 2023-02-0040958 PINHO, JOHN 26 CHURCH STREET NAUGATUCK, CT 06770 -51.82 2023-02-0041212 SZANISZLO, TIBOR 29 GRAHAM RIDGE ROAD NAUGATUCK, CT 06770 -659.86 LAW OFFICES OF MICHAEL W MACKNIAK LLC 175 CHURCH STREET, SUITE 202 2023-02-0041973 NAUGATUCK, CT 06770 -173.64 2023-03-0050728 ANCHETA, RYMA C. 8 MEADOW BROOK PLACE NAUGATUCK, CT 06770 -103.56 2023-03-0054243 CCAP AUTO LEASE LTD P.O. BOX 961272 FORT WORTH, TX 76161 -864.74 2023-03-0056667 DIFABBIO, ARTHUR N. 11 MITCHELL STREET NAUGATUCK, CT 06770 -3.50 2023-03-0060633 HERNANDEZ, JESSICA N. 111 MAY STREET NAUGATUCK, CT 06770 -103.17 11675 GREAT OAKS WAY, SUITE 200 2023-03-0060885 HONDA LEASE TRUST ALPHARETTA, GA 30022 -511.97 11675 GREAT OAKS WAY, SUITE 200 2023-03-0060920 HONDA LEASE TRUST ALPHARETTA, GA 30022 -107.22 11675 GREAT OAKS WAY, SUITE 200 2023-03-0060938 HONDA LEASE TRUST ALPHARETTA, GA 30022 -491.57 11675 GREAT OAKS WAY, SUITE 200 2023-03-0060952 HONDA LEASE TRUST ALPHARETTA, GA 30022 -603.76 HYUNDAI LEASE TITLING TRUST 3161 MICHELSON DR., STE. 1900 2023-03-0061334 IRVINE, CA 92612-4418 -567.08 2023-03-0062035 JP MORGAN CHASE BANK NA P.O. BOX 901098 FORT WORTH, TX 76101 -617.60 2023-03-0062037 JP MORGAN CHASE BANK NA P.O. BOX 901098 FORT WORTH, TX 76101 -558.96 2023-03-0063945 LOPEZ, LUIS A. 98 HOADLEY STREET NAUGATUCK, CT 06770 -47.32 2023-03-0065578 MEHMEDI, LIRIJE 69 PONHAM STREET WATERBURY, CT 06708 -138.12 2023-03-0067207 NISSAN INFINITI LT LLC P.O. BOX 65014 DALLAS, TX 75265 -306.58 2023-03-0068589 PERRY, MATTHEW E. 230 N MAIN STREET NAUGATUCK, CT 06770 -55.88 2023-03-0068590 PERRY, MATTHEW E. 230 N MAIN STREET NAUGATUCK, CT 06770 -2.51 2023-03-0071605 SARMIENTO, NESTOR B. 64 SPENCER STREET NAUGATUCK, CT 06770 -369.58 2023-03-0071638 SAVELLE, ERIC 46 MISTYWOOD LANE NAUGATUCK, CT 06770 -2.69  -5- Minutes – Board of Mayor and Burgesses – Regular Meeting – November 6, 2024 505 FELLOWSHIP RD., SUITE 330 2023-03-0074182 TOYOTA LEASE TRUST MT LAUREL, NJ 08054 -545.00 2023-03-0074196 TOYOTA LEASE TRUST P.O. BOX 23590 NASHVILLE, TN 37202 -346.50 2023-03-0074208 TOYOTA LEASE TRUST P.O. BOX 23590 NASHVILLE, TN 37202 -618.10 2023-03-0074222 TOYOTA LEASE TRUST P.O. BOX 23590 NASHVILLE, TN 37202 -631.68 2023-03-0074229 TOYOTA LEASE TRUST P.O. BOX 23590 NASHVILLE, TN 37202 -276.18 2023-03-0074251 TOYOTA LEASE TRUST P.O. BOX 23590 NASHVILLE, TN 37202 -618.10 2023-03-0074255 TOYOTA LEASE TRUST P.O. BOX 23590 NASHVILLE, TN 37202 -463.22 TOTAL -18,028.94 20. VOTED: Unanimously on a motion by Deputy Mayor Vitale and seconded by Burgess Rosenblatt that the Board of Mayor and Burgesses add to the agenda a motion to approve a change order for the NPD JACE Replacement Project. 21. VOTED: Unanimously on a motion by Deputy Mayor Vitale and seconded by Burgess Rosenblatt that the Board of Mayor and Burgesses approve Mayor Hess to sign a change order for the NPD JACE Replacement Project with USA Mechanical, 15-D International Drive, East Granby, CT 06026 in the amount of $24,160.00. 22. VOTED: Unanimously on a motion by Deputy Mayor Vitale and seconded by Burgess Rosenblatt that the Board of Mayor and Burgesses add to the agenda an amended motion to enter into executive session to include Personnel (Deputy Fire Chief). It was an oversight the item was omitted from being noticed in executive session. 23. Public Comment – Agenda Items – None 24. Mayor and Burgess Comments/Sub-Committee Reports Burgess Rosenblatt reported the Trades Program at the high school is doing very well. Burgess Bronko was approached by a resident about the dog pound and animal control. Mayor Hess said we are in the process of applying for a $50,000 grant. The plan would be to build a new animal control facility and perhaps bringing in Prospect. Burgess Marenghi said early voting went well. He thanked all those that served for our country. Burgess Neth-Kunin said there will be a service at the Methodist Church on Sunday at 10:15 a.m. Burgess Gallo would like to see an internship in the Mayor’s office. 25. VOTED: Unanimously on a motion by Deputy Mayor Vitale and seconded by Burgess Rosenblatt to recess to Executive Session at 7:42 p.m. for discussion on the following: Real Estate (Parcels A, B, C, Y & Z, Naugatuck Industrial Park Section III, Riverview Mobile Home Park, Hershey Property, Cell Tower at Former Uniroyal Property, Personnel (Deputy Fire Chief) and Pending Litigation (301 Scott Street) inviting in Fire Chief Kenneth Hanks.  -6- Minutes – Board of Mayor and Burgesses Regular Meeting – November 6, 2024 Mayor Hess reconvened the meeting at 8:06 p.m. 26. The following motions emanated from Executive Session. VOTED: Unanimously on a motion by Deputy Mayor Vitale and seconded by Burgess Rosenblatt that the Board of Mayor and Burgesses authorize Mayor Hess to enter into a contract with Michael Chatfield for the position of Deputy Fire Chief for a two-year term, salary has been negotiated and will be 8% below the salary of the fire chief. Motion by Deputy Mayor Vitale and seconded by Burgess Rosenblatt that the Board of Mayor and Burgesses authorize Mayor Hess to enter into a settlement agreement with Joanne Cretella accepting the sum of $15,000 on behalf of the borough, paid by Cretella to the borough in full settlement of a blight lien claim on property located at 301 Scott Street, Naugatuck. Burgess Dambowsky abstained. 27. VOTED: Unanimously on a motion by Deputy Mayor Vitale and seconded by Burgess Rosenblatt to adjourn the regular meeting at 8:08 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