Common Council

Regular Meeting of the Common Council Wednesday, May 14, 2025 7:00 PM Council Chambers, City Hall, 2nd Floor, 27 West Main Street, New Britain, Connecticut NOTICE - The next regular meeting of the Common Council will be held on Wednesday evening, May 14, 2025, at 7:00 PM in Council Chambers, City Hall, 2nd Floor, 27 West Main Street, New Britain, Connecticut. In-person and remote public participation will begin prior to the regular meeting at 7:00 pm. Individuals seeking to join public participation remotely may join the queue beginning at 6:55 pm by calling 1 (339) 209-6176. Members of the public may attend meetings in person or view a live broadcast via the livestream link at https://www.newbritainct.gov/meetings or https://www.youtube.com/@CONBCT/streams 7:00 PM - PUBLIC PARTICIPATION CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL INVOCATION PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AWARDS, PRESENTATIONS AND SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS APPROVAL OF MINUTES RE: APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL AND REGULAR MEETINGS OF APRIL 9, 2025 AND SPECIAL AND REGULAR MEETINGS OF APRIL 23, 2025. April 9, 2025 Special Meeting April 9, 2025 Regular Meeting April 23, 2025 Special Meeting April 23, 2025 Regular Meeting AMENDMENTS TO AGENDA PETITIONS  1. Transparency and clarity in public and quasi-public roles are essential for the trust and understanding of the community. Mr. Hunter Mathena has been identified as the appointed President of the Greater New Britain Chamber of Commerce and questions have arisen concerning Mr. Mathena’s responsibilities, employment structure, and work schedule as it pertains to both the Chamber of Commerce and any role he may hold within the City of New Britain. Alderman Francisco Santiago requests the following information regarding Mr. Hunter Mathena: 1. What is Mr. Mathena’s official title and scope of responsibilities as President of the Greater New Britain Chamber of Commerce? 2. Does Mr. Mathena currently hold a position, contractual or otherwise, with the City of New Britain? If so, please provide his title, job description, and reporting structure. 3. What are Mr. Mathena’s standard working hours at the Chamber of Commerce? 4. What are Mr. Mathena’s standard working hours with the City of New Britain? 5. Is Mr. Mathena’s compensation funded by the Chamber, the City, or both? Please provide details regarding any agreements or funding arrangements. This petition is made in the interest of clarity and accountability, and to ensure the efficient use of public and community resources. Petition CONSENT AGENDA - All reports are on consent unless removed during the Common Council meeting. REPORTS OF BOARDS, COMMISSIONS, DEPARTMENTS AND LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEES: A. RE: CLAIMS FOR INJURIES AND/OR PROPERTY DAMAGE. Report B. RE: FINANCE DEPARTMENT ANNUAL COMPREHENSIVE FINANCIAL REPORT. Report C. RE: FINANCE DEPARTMENT MONTHLY REPORT OF ALL CHECKS CUT BY THE CITY. Report Spreadsheet D. EMERGENCY PURCHASE ORDER. RE: $43,700 TO MAMMOTH SECURITY, INC. FOR PURCHASE AND INSTALLATION OF NEW FRONT DOORS FOR CITY HALL FOR THE SUPPORT SERVICES DEPARTMENT. Report E. SUPPORT SERVICES DEPARTMENT RESPONSE TO ITEM NO. 36783. RE: REQUEST FOR OPERATIONAL STATUS OF PARKING METERS IN THE VICINITY OF THE PEARL STREET SENIOR CENTERAND TICKETS THAT HAVE BEEN ISSUED THIS YEAR. Report Original Petition  F. SUPPORT SERVICES DEPARTMENT RESPONSE TO ITEM NO.. 36784. RE: REQUEST TO CREATE A PARKING PERMITTING SYSTEM FOR ACTIVE ELECTED OFFICIALS. Report Original Petition REPORTS RETURNED FROM COMMITTEE G. RE: REPORT OF THE AUDIT COMMITTEE REGARDING THE FY 24 ANNUAL COMPREHENSIVE REPORT, FY 24 FEDERAL SINGLE AUDIT REPORT AND FY 24 STATE AUDIT REPORT SUBMITTED BY THE FINANCE DEPARTMENT AND APPROVAL OF THE INDEPENDENT AUDITOR FOR THE CITY OF NEW BRITAIN. Report RESOLUTIONS RETURNED FROM COMMITTEE NEW RESOLUTIONS 1. RE: MAY AS ASIAN AMERICAN AND PACIFIC ISLANDER HERITAGE MONTH. ALL MEMBERS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL Resolution 2. RE: 2025 NEIGHBORHOOD ASSISTANCE ACT TAX CREDIT PROGRAM. W. BARBOSA, L. MCADAM, J. HARGRAVES Resolution 3. RE: 2025-2029 CONSOLIDATED PLAN FOR HUD PROGRAMS AND 2025 ANNUAL CONSOLIDATED PLAN FOR HUD PROGRAMS. W. BARBOSA, L. MCADAM, J. HARGRAVES Resolution Spreadsheet 4. PUBLIC BID NO. 4186. RE: REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP) FOR AUDITING SERVICES FOR THE FINANCE DEPARTMENT. J. MCNAMARA Resolution Tabulation Sheet E-Mailing Records Mailing Records 5. SOLE SOURCE PURCHASING. RE: $36,640.12 TO LHS ASSOCIATES FOR PURCHASE OF FORTY (40) CELLULAR ELECTRONIC POLL PADS FOR THE NEW BRITIAN REGISTRAR OF VETERS DEPARTMENT. J. MCNAMARA, R. SMEDLEY Resolution 6. PUBLIC BID NO. 4190. RE: AUTHORIZATION TO ISSUE STANDING PURCHASE ORDER TO TI-SALES, INC. FOR PURCHASE OF VARIOUS SIZE WATER METERS ON AN AS NEEDED BASIS FOR THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT UTILITIES DIVISION. N. CONNORS, M. MALINOWSKI, C. SCOTT Resolution Tabulation Sheet E-Mailing Record Mailing Record 7. PUBLIC BID NO. 4191. RE: AUTHORIZATION TO ISSUE A STANDING PURCHASE ORDER TO CORE AND MAIN FOR FIRE HYDRANTS, AT A UNIT PRICE OF $3,638.75 PER UNIT. N. CONNORS, M. MALINOWSKI, C. SCOTT Resolution Tabulation Sheet E-Mailing Record Mailing Record 8. PUBLIC BID NO. 4192. RE: AUTHORIZATION TO ISSUE STANDING PURCHASE ORDERS TO CORE AND MAIN FOR THE PURCHASE OF DUCTILE IRON PIPERS FOR THE PUBLIC WORKS UTILITIES DIVISION. N. CONNORS, M. MALINOWSKI, C. SCOTT Resolution Tabulation Sheet E-Mailing Record Mailing Record 9. PUBLIC BID NO. 4193. RE: CHEMICALS AND GASES FOR THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT UTILITIES DIVISION. N. CONNORS, M. MALINOWSKI, C. SCOTT Resolution Tabulation Sheet Mailing Record Email Record 10. PUBLIC BID NO. 4194. RE: AUTHORIZATION TO ISSUE A STANDING PURCHASE ORDER TO UNITED CONCRETE PRODUCTS FOR CATCH BASIN TOPS AND CORE AND MAIN FOR MANHOLE COVER ITEMS FOR THE PUBLIC WORKS UTILITIES DIVISION. N. CONNORS, M. MALINOWSKI, C. SCOTT Resolution Tabulation Sheet Mailing Record E-Mail Record 11. PUBLIC BID NO. 4195. RE: AUTHORIZATION TO ISSUE STANDING PURCHASE ORDER TO CORE AND MAIN FOR PURCHASE OF RESILIENT WEDGE AND BUTTERFLY WATER VALVE ITEMS FOR THE PUBLIC WORKS UTILITIES DIVISION. N. CONNORS, M. MALINOWSKI, C. SCOTT Resolution Tabulation Sheet E-Mailing Record Mailing Record 12. PUBLIC BID NO. 4202. RE: PURCHASE OF CHEMICALS, FERTILIZERS, GRASSES AND PESTICIDES FOR THE NEW BRITAIN RECREATION AND COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT, STANLEY GOLF COURSE. F. SANTIAGO, C. SCOTT, J. HARGRAVES, I. SANCHEZ, M. MALINOWSKI, S. BELOIN-SAAVEDRA Resolution Tabulation Sheet Mailing Record E-Mail Record 13. PUBLIC BID NO. 4208. RE: AUTHORIZATION TO ISSUE PURCHASE ORDER FOR $274,146.56 AND ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH WEBER'S NURSERY, INC. FOR THE ANNUAL TRENCH REPAIR PROGRAM 2025. J. MCNAMARA, M. MALINOWSKI Resolution Tabulation Sheet 14. COOPERATIVE PURCHASING. RE: AUTHORIZATION TO ISSUE A PURCHASE ORDER TO GARRITY ASPHALT RECLAIMING, INC. FOR $310,000 FOR MILLING OF BITUMINOUS CONCRETE OF VARIOUS CITY STREETS FOR THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT 2025 PAVEMENT REHABILITATION PROGRAM. J. MCNAMARA, M. MALINOWSKI Resolution 15. COOPERATIVE PURCHASING. RE: AUTHORIZATION TO ISSUE A PURCHASE ORDER TO SAFETY MARKING, INC. FOR $74,000 FOR THE INSTALLATION OF PAVEMENT MARKINGS ON VARIOUS CITY STREETS FOR THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT 2025 PAVEMENT REHABILITATION PROGRAM. J. MCNAMARA, M. MALINOWSKI Resolution 16. RE: TAX ABATEMENTS, CORRECTIONS AND REFUNDS. J. MCNAMARA, N. SIMPSON Resolution 17. RE: AUTHORIZATION FOR A PERMANENT ACCESS ROAD EASEMENT FOR CONNECTICUT LIGHT AND PWOER COMPANY D/B/A EVERSOURCE ENERGY AT 1085 CORBIN AVENUE FOR A ONE TIME PAYMENT OF $7,000. F. SANTIAGO, M. MALINOWSKI Resolution 1085 Corbin Ave Easement - Exhibit A Supporting Documents 18. RE: AUTHORIZATION FOR ELECTRIC DISTRIBUTION EASEMENT FOR CONNECTICUT LIGHT AND POWER COMPANY D/B/A EVERSOURCE ENERGY AT 150 DEMIN ROAD. F. SANTIAGO, M. MALINOWSKI Resolution Exhibit A - Easement Map Deming Rd, Berlin  19. RE: AUTHORIZATION TO EXECUTE MASTER AGREEMENT FOR RENEWAL OF SOFTWARE LICENSE WITH COTT SYSTEMS INC. FOR $20,880 PER YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2028. R. 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