Public Works Committee

CITY OF NORWALK PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE REGULAR MEETING JULY 1, 2025 BY ZOOM VIRTUAL MEETING To allow public access, anyone may access a meeting by telephone and/or Zoom, or a recording in the City of Norwalk YouTube channel. Specific instructions and links can be found at norwalkct.gov/meetings. Members of the public may call in to participate. Callers will not be able to see the meeting participants. All participants will be muted upon entering the meeting. To speak, dial *9 on the phone and you will be called on by the host of the meeting during the public comment section. All speakers must state their name and address. Comments must be on a topic on the agenda, and are limited to three minutes. Anyone disrupting the orderly conduct of the meeting, including by using threatening, hateful, or sexually-explicit language, will be removed. Please find the information using the link above. Members of the public who wish to provide "live comments" may also use the Zoom meeting platform. All participants will be muted upon entering the meeting. To speak, click the “raise your hand indicator” and you will be called by the host of the meeting during the public comment section. All speakers must state their name and address. Comments must be on a topic on the agenda, and are limited to three minutes. Anyone disrupting the orderly conduct of the meeting, including by using threatening, hateful, or sexually-explicit language, will be removed. Please find the information using the link above. Members of the public who wish to provide public comment are encouraged to submit those via email in advance of the meeting. For these comments to be included into the record, they must be submitted by 12:00 p.m. the day of the meeting. Please email Monique Cipriano at mcipriano@norwalkct.gov with the subject line “Public Comment” to provide written public comment prior to the meeting. I. CALL TO ORDER Chairman Frayer called the meeting to order at 7:02p.m. II. ROLL CALL Chairman Frayer called the Roll: James Frayer, Anne Wennerstrand, Dajuan Wiggins; Nora Niedzielski-Eichner; Barbara Smyth; Heather Dunn (7:03p.m.) At Roll Call there were five (5) Committee members present, constituting a quorum. Heather Dunn arrived at 7:03p.m. Darlene Young was absent. III. ACCEPTANCE OF MINUTES City of Norwalk Public Works Committee Regular Meeting July 1, 2025 By Zoom Virtual Meeting Page 1 A. SPECIAL MEETING: JUNE 2, 2025 There was no report on this item. **MS. WENNERSTRAND MOVED THE ITEM **MR. WIGGINS ABSTAINED **MOTION PASSED WITH ONE (1) ABSTENTION IV. PUBLIC HEARING A. PROPOSED DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS FEE CHANGES: INCREASE FEE FOR SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL, ESTABLISHING A FEE FOR EXTRA 65-GAL GARBAGE BINS, AND ESTABLISHING A FEE FOR DROP-OFF/PICK-UP FEE FOR VM SIGNS AT SPECIAL EVENTS, AS PER THE ATTACHED SCHEDULE. Diane Lauricella of 21 Little Fox Lane asked if there would be data collection measurable against dumping incidents. Either because of more vigilance or higher fees. Will these types of reports be available to the Council and the public in the near future? Chairman Frayer closed the Public Hearing at 7:08p.m. V. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION Diane Lauricella of 21 Little Fox Lane spoke about solid waste. She asked how many weeks or months in advance notice was given to the residents prior to the deadline of July 1st as far as receiving and only being able to use the black and red containers. She asked if there are any special plans regarding bottles and cans recycling during the 4th of July holiday. She is also interested in what Win Waste plans are for education. Chairman Frayer closed public participation at 7:11p.m. VI. NEW BUSINESS A. APPROVE THE PROPOSED SANITARY SEWER EXTENSION AT 2 MULLER AVENUE. THROUGH TECHNICAL ANALYSES, IT WAS CONFIRMED THAT THE CITY’S SANITARY SEWER COLLECTION SYSTEM AND WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT CAN ACCOMMODATE THE ADDITIONAL SANITARY SEWER FLOW GENERATED FROM THE PROPOSED CONNECTIONS. THE PROPOSED SANITARY SEWER EXTENSION SHALL BE CONSTRUCTED IN ACCORDANCE WITH DPW AND WPCA SANITARY SEWER PERMIT PROCESS AND SANITARY SEWER MAIN EXTENSION POLICY (ADOPTED JULY 7, 2021) AND BE REFERRED BACK TO THE WPCA BOARD FOR FINAL ACCEPTANCE (DRAWING ATTACHED). City of Norwalk Public Works Committee Regular Meeting July 1, 2025 By Zoom Virtual Meeting Page 2 Mr. Giron reported that he had been working with the property owner at 2 Mueller Avenue to connect to their sanitary sewer. The property has some existing violations with the Conservation Department. The resident is currently on septic and to be in compliance, he must connect to the sanitary sewer. Mr. Giron shared his screen and showed the site plan where on the map the sewer connection is proposed. It has been approved by the WPCA and the Conservation Commission and there was a public hearing. DPW will inspect the sanitary sewer installation to ensure it meets their standards. The owner will be required to test the main and to make sure there are no leaks before connecting to the city system. **MS. SMITH MOVED THE ITEM **MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY B. AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR, HARRY W. RILLING, TO EXECUTE A FIFTH AMENDMENT TO THE ORIGINAL AGREEMENT(S) WITH H.W. LOCHNER FOR DESIGN AND COORDINATION SERVICES DATED SEPTEMBER 29, 2016 IN CONNECTION WITH WALK BRIDGE PROGRAM (STATE PROJECT NOS. 301- 0176, 301-0188, 301-0187, 102-297, 301-0180) FOR A TOTAL SUM NOT TO EXCEED $376,974.12. ACCOUNT NO. 09 18 4062 5799 C0613 100% STATE REIMBURSABLE Ms. Valadares reported that Lochner is the representative for the WPCA for the Walk Bridge Project. For all sewer upgrades related to the program, the state pays 100% of fee for construction and design. She explained how the process works. **MS. SMITH MOVED THE ITEM **MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY C. APPROVE THE FEE SCHEDULE FOR THE PROPOSED ADJUSTMENTS TO THE PUBLIC WORKS RATES AND FEES TO BE SET BY THE DEPARTMENT OF OPERATIONS AND PUBLIC WORKS, AS PER THE ATTACHED SCHEDULE. Ms. Valadares explained the dump fee that was increased this year. She explained the VMS signs used for special events and the increased request to have them. There is a fee for drop-offs for barricades on the schedule, and they would like to identify the VMS sign drop-off/pick-up fee. Ms. Valadares explained the special event permit process. She explained and discussed the extra bin for solid waste. Eligible residential units for garbage pickup received one (1) bin each. Their main goal is to reduce solid waste. They also offer many programs besides recycling to minimize solid waste. Once the Council approves the fee, they will begin to receive requests for additional bins. They first call customer service, confirm eligibility. Once eligibility is confirmed, they will reach out to residents with a link to purchase the bin. Once payment is received, they will schedule delivery. Every bin is assigned to a certain address with a barcode. To add a second bin, there will be a cost of $300. It is a one-time fee to cover the bin itself, City of Norwalk Public Works Committee Regular Meeting July 1, 2025 By Zoom Virtual Meeting Page 3 collection, the delivery, administration fee and tipping fee for a two-year period. In 2027, they will revisit how they will charge for solid waste and city-wide collection. This plan was approved by the Council. It will take approximately one (1) month after receiving the request for an additional bin. Each parcel can only purchase four (4) bins. **MS. SMITH MOVED THE ITEM **MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY D. AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR, HARRY W. RILLING, TO AWARD A CONTRACT AGREEMENT WITH STAR CONSTRUCTION CORPORATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,484,203.50 WITH A 10% CONTINGENCY OF $248,420.35 FOR PROJECT 4439 TMP2025-2 WEST ROCKS ROAD SIDEWALK PROJECT - STATE PROJECT(S) 102-365 AND 102-374.ACCOUNT NO. 09 25 3750 5777 C0706 09 25 3750 5777 C0824 09 26 3750 4120 C0851 09 26 3750 5777 C0706 09 26 3750 5799 C0851 09 26 3750 4120 C0852 09 26 3750 5799 C0852 09 26 3750 5777 C0824 Mr. Pacelli gave the background of the project and funding. They have consolidated two (2) federally funded projects. He said this would enhance pedestrian safety. He answered any questions the committee had. **MS. DUNN MOVED THE ITEM **MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY E. AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR, HARRY W. RILLING, TO AWARD A CONTRACT AGREEMENT WITH TECTONIC ENGINEERING CONSULTANTS, GEOLOGISTS & LAND SURVEYORS, D.P.C., INC. AND M&J ENGINEERING FOR TASK-BASED SERVICES RELATED TO PROJECT 4453 TMP2025-4 CONSTRUCTION INSPECTION AND ADMINISTRATION. THIS AGREEMENT WILL BE FOR A ONE (1) YEAR PERIOD, BILLABLE ON AN HOURLY BASIS, WITH AN OPTION TO NEGOTIATE AN EXTENSION FOR TWO (2) ADDITIONAL TERMS OF ONE (1) YEAR.ACCOUNT NO. 09 23 4120 5777 C0232 09 24 3750 5777 C0835 09 25 3750 5777 C0528 09 25 3750 5777 C0706 09 25 3750 5777 C0824 09 25 4120 5777 C0232 09 26 3750 5777 C0441 09 26 3750 5777 C0649 City of Norwalk Public Works Committee Regular Meeting July 1, 2025 By Zoom Virtual Meeting Page 4 09 26 3750 5777 C0706 09 26 3750 5777 C0800 09 26 3750 5777 C0824 09 26 4120 5777 C0232 36 3701 5799 G0060 Mr. Pacelli reported that this is tied to the West Rocks Project and is also federally funded. He discussed the project and answered any questions the committee had. He stated that the consultant takes accurate daily tracking of the progress. This is a task- based project. **MS. SMITH MOVED THE ITEM **MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY F. 1. AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR, HARRY W. RILLING, TO EXECUTE A 3RD AMENDMENT TO THE DECEMBER 12, 2023, AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF NORWALK AND M. RONDANO INC. FOR PURCHASING PROJECT 4322, DRG 2023-3 ON CALL DRAINAGE AT VARIOUS LOCATIONS FOR A SUM NOT TO EXCEED $900,306.75. ACCOUNT NO. 09 20 4062 5777 C0361 09 24 4062 5777 C0361 09 24 4021 5777 C0302 09 25 4021 5777 C0302 09 26 4021 5777 C0302 09 24 4021 5777 C0021 09 25 4021 5777 C0021 09 26 4021 5777 C0021 09 21 4021 5777 C0440 09 22 4021 5777 C0440 09 24 4021 5777 C0440 09 25 4021 5777 C0440 09 26 4021 5777 C0440 09 20 4027 5777 C0643 09 21 4021 5777 C0643 09 22 4021 5777 C0643 09 25 4021 5777 C0643 09 26 4021 5777 C0643 133110 5796 ARP05 134010 5796 APW05 134010 5796 APW10 2. AUTHORIZE THE CHIEF OF OPERATIONS AND PUBLIC WORKS TO EXECUTE ORDERS ON THE CONTRACT WITH M. RONDANO, INC. FOR City of Norwalk Public Works Committee Regular Meeting July 1, 2025 By Zoom Virtual Meeting Page 5 PROJECT DRG2023-3 ON-CALL DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS AT VARIOUS LOCATIONS FOR A SUM NOT TO EXCEED $90,030.68. ACCOUNT NO. 09 20 4062 5777 C0361 09 24 4062 5777 C0361 09 24 4021 5777 C0302 09 25 4021 5777 C0302 09 26 4021 5777 C0302 09 24 4021 5777 C0021 09 25 4021 5777 C0021 09 26 4021 5777 C0021 09 21 4021 5777 C0440 09 22 4021 5777 C0440 09 24 4021 5777 C0440 09 25 4021 5777 C0440 09 26 4021 5777 C0440 09 20 4027 5777 C0643 09 21 4021 5777 C0643 09 22 4021 5777 C0643 09 25 4021 5777 C0643 09 26 4021 5777 C0643 133110 5796 ARP05 134010 5796 APW05 134010 5796 APW10 Mr. Meehan explained the amendment to the committee. He said the current contract expires in February. They would like to add additional funds to the contract for the additional work they have in the city. **MS. DUNN MOVED THE ITEM **MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY VII. REPORTS A. TREE OPERATIONS AND PROGRAMMING Mr. Torre reported there were 10 removals. 7 were on public property, 2 were in the parks, and 1 on school property. There were 41 safety pruning, 33 in the right-of-way, 3 on school property and 5 in the parks. The Committee briefly discussed the Tree of Heavens issue. B. MONTHLY SOLID WASTE REPORT City of Norwalk Public Works Committee Regular Meeting July 1, 2025 By Zoom Virtual Meeting Page 6 Mr. Szabo reported that there are no special plans for the holiday weekend. They continue to offer Eyerecycle events once a month. It's a mobile can/bottle redemption event. This gives the residents a chance to redeem their own cans/bottles. There may have taken a little bit more solid waste at the transfer station, but as long as it is under the 10% range for tonnage, they are in a good place. Curbside recycling should increase. The hope is to get some adoption into the recycling program with the new standard-sized carts possible as an incentive that are all across the city, in an effort to make the best use of the program offered to the residents. C. FOOD SCRAP DROP-OFF REPORT They will have the full year tonnage report at the next meeting. The committee discussed possible target areas for the food scrap program. D. UPCOMING PROJECTS STATUS There was no discussion on this item. VIII. DISCUSSION IX. ADJOURNMENT Ms. Dunn moved to adjourn. Motion passed unanimously. The meeting was adjourned at 8:27p.m. UPCOMING MEETINGS A. TUESDAY, AUGUST 5, 2025 PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE 7:00 P.M. LOCATION TBD City of Norwalk Public Works Committee Regular Meeting July 1, 2025 By Zoom Virtual Meeting Page 7

REGULAR MEETING – PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE AGENDA JULY 1, 2025, 7:00 PM BY ZOOM VIRTUAL MEETING To allow public access, anyone may access a meeting by telephone and/or Zoom, or a recording in the City of Norwalk YouTube channel. Specific instructions and links can be found at norwalkct.gov/meetings. Members of the public may call in to participate. Callers will not be able to see the meeting participants. All participants will be muted upon entering the meeting. To speak, dial *9 on the phone and you will be called on by the host of the meeting during the public comment section. All speakers must state their name and address. Comments must be on a topic on the agenda, and are limited to three minutes. Anyone disrupting the orderly conduct of the meeting, including by using threatening, hateful, or sexually-explicit language, will be removed. Please find the information using the link above. Members of the public who wish to provide "live comments" may also use the Zoom meeting platform. All participants will be muted upon entering the meeting. To speak, click the “raise your hand indicator” and you will be called by the host of the meeting during the public comment section. All speakers must state their name and address. Comments must be on a topic on the agenda, and are limited to three minutes. Anyone disrupting the orderly conduct of the meeting, including by using threatening, hateful, or sexually-explicit language, will be removed. Please find the information using the link above. Members of the public who wish to provide public comment are encouraged to submit those via email in advance of the meeting. For these comments to be included into the record, they must be submitted by 12:00 p.m. the day of the meeting. Please email Monique Cipriano at mcipriano@norwalkct.gov with the subject line “Public Comment” to provide written public comment prior to the meeting. I. CALL TO ORDER II. ROLL CALL III. ACCEPTANCE OF MINUTES A. Special Meeting: June 2, 2025 IV. PUBLIC HEARING A. Proposed Department of Public Works Fee Changes: Increase fee for solid waste disposal, establishing a fee for extra 65-gal Garbage Bins, and establishing a fee for drop-off/pick-up fee for VM signs at Special Events, as per the attached schedule. V. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION VI. NEW BUSINESS A. Approve the proposed sanitary sewer extension at 2 Muller Avenue. Through technical analyses, it was confirmed that the City’s sanitary sewer collection system and wastewater treatment plant can accommodate the additional sanitary sewer flow generated from the proposed connections. The proposed sanitary sewer extension shall be constructed in accordance with DPW and WPCA Sanitary Sewer Permit Process and Sanitary Sewer Main Extension Policy (adopted July 7, 2021) and be referred back to the WPCA Board for final acceptance (drawing attached). B. Authorize the Mayor, Harry W. Rilling, to Execute a Fifth Amendment to the Original Agreement(s) with H.W. Lochner for Design and Coordination Services dated September 29, 2016 in connection with Walk Bridge Program (State Project Nos. 301- 0176, 301-0188, 301-0187, 102-297, 301-0180) for a total sum not to exceed $376,974.12. Account No. 09 18 4062 5799 C0613 100% State Reimbursable C. Approve the fee schedule for the proposed adjustments to the Public Works Rates and Fees to be set by the Department of Operations and Public Works, as per the attached schedule. D. Authorize the Mayor, Harry W. Rilling, to award a contract agreement with Star Construction Corporation in the amount of $2,484,203.50 with a 10% Contingency of $248,420.35 for project 4439 TMP2025-2 West Rocks Road Sidewalk Project - State Project(s) 102-365 and 102-374.Account No. 09 25 3750 5777 C0706 09 25 3750 5777 C0824 09 26 3750 4120 C0851 09 26 3750 5777 C0706 09 26 3750 5799 C0851 09 26 3750 4120 C0852 09 26 3750 5799 C0852 09 26 3750 5777 C0824 E. Authorize the Mayor, Harry W. Rilling, to award a contract agreement with Tectonic Engineering Consultants, Geologists & Land Surveyors, D.P.C., Inc. and M&J Engineering for task-based services related to project 4453 TMP2025-4 Construction Inspection and Administration. This agreement will be for a One (1) year period, billable on an hourly basis, with an option to negotiate an extension for two (2) additional terms of one (1) year.Account No. 09 23 4120 5777 C0232 09 24 3750 5777 C0835 09 25 3750 5777 C0528 09 25 3750 5777 C0706 09 25 3750 5777 C0824 09 25 4120 5777 C0232 09 26 3750 5777 C0441 09 26 3750 5777 C0649 09 26 3750 5777 C0706 09 26 3750 5777 C0800 09 26 3750 5777 C0824 09 26 4120 5777 C0232  36 3701 5799 G0060 F. 1. Authorize the Mayor, Harry W. Rilling, to execute a 3rd Amendment to the December 12, 2023, Agreement between the City of Norwalk and M. Rondano Inc. for Purchasing Project 4322, DRG 2023-3 On Call Drainage at Various Locations for a sum not to exceed $900,306.75. Account No. 09 20 4062 5777 C0361 09 24 4062 5777 C0361 09 24 4021 5777 C0302 09 25 4021 5777 C0302 09 26 4021 5777 C0302 09 24 4021 5777 C0021 09 25 4021 5777 C0021 09 26 4021 5777 C0021 09 21 4021 5777 C0440 09 22 4021 5777 C0440 09 24 4021 5777 C0440 09 25 4021 5777 C0440 09 26 4021 5777 C0440 09 20 4027 5777 C0643 09 21 4021 5777 C0643 09 22 4021 5777 C0643 09 25 4021 5777 C0643 09 26 4021 5777 C0643 133110 5796 ARP05 134010 5796 APW05 134010 5796 APW10 2. Authorize the Chief of Operations and Public Works to execute orders on the contract with M. Rondano, Inc. for Project DRG2023-3 On-Call Drainage Improvements at Various Locations for a sum not to exceed $90,030.68. Account No. 09 20 4062 5777 C0361 09 24 4062 5777 C0361 09 24 4021 5777 C0302 09 25 4021 5777 C0302 09 26 4021 5777 C0302 09 24 4021 5777 C0021 09 25 4021 5777 C0021 09 26 4021 5777 C0021 09 21 4021 5777 C0440 09 22 4021 5777 C0440 09 24 4021 5777 C0440 09 25 4021 5777 C0440 09 26 4021 5777 C0440 09 20 4027 5777 C0643 09 21 4021 5777 C0643 09 22 4021 5777 C0643 09 25 4021 5777 C0643 09 26 4021 5777 C0643  133110 5796 ARP05 134010 5796 APW05 134010 5796 APW10 VII. REPORTS A. Tree Operations and Programming B. Monthly Solid Waste Report C. Food Scrap Drop-Off Report D. Upcoming Projects Status VIII. DISCUSSION IX. ADJOURNMENT UPCOMING MEETINGS A. TUESDAY, AUGUST 5, 2025 PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE 7:00 P.M. LOCATION TBD