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JOURNAL OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORWICH MAY 18, 2015 A regular meeting of the Council of the City of Norwich was held May 18, 2015 at 6:30 PM in Council Chambers. Present: Aldermen Desaulniers, Noblick, Eyberse, Bettencourt, Nash and Mayor Hinchey. Acting City Manager Bilda and Corporation Counsel Michael Driscoll were also in attendance. Ald. Wilson arrived at 6:35 pm. Mayor Hinchey presided. President Pro Tem Desaulniers read the opening prayer and Ald. Noblick led the members in the Pledge of Allegiance. Mayor Hinchey called for citizen comment. Chuck Evans, 49 Butternut Drive spoke about the Chelsea Gardens project and how they are cutting and clearing trees (6-7 acres) of trees after 22 years from Mohegan Park. He stated several of the studies are outdated and they don’t have the proper funding to complete the project. All taxpayers should be asked about the need for this project. He didn’t feel that this project will be finished and asked if not, then who would be responsible for the clean-up. He said this project shouldn’t be able to be to continue. Hazel Brown, 55 Butternut Drive, was a charter member of the Chelsea Garden but withdrew due to this being an unrealistic project. She stated it will take millions of dollars to fund this type of project and it’s impossible to raise the money in this day and age. She would like to see a 20% good faith for first phase funding to secure the success. She stated that the butterfly pavilion has to be kept at an 80 degree temperature all year long. Michael Richardson, 27 Pleasant St stated he is totally against the Chelsea Garden Project and suggested doing something more for the children. Caroleen Frey, 9 Indian Hill Rd, stated she enjoys the park and pointed out that Chelsea Gardens is spoiling the park without any foundation for success. She talked about the financial statements regarding Chelsea Gardens and the loss of money. She stated this shows little public support with little organization, fundraising or program development. Chelsea Gardens is spoiling what is there without any financial foundation for success. Joanne Philbrick, 10 Elm Ave, was happy to see new group of people attending. She talked about the unfinished projects and felt Chelsea Gardens might be one of those and they would come back to the City to ask for money to finish their project. She stated they lease the land what gives them the right to cut the trees and sell the timber. She asked to cut the cost now for this project. She talked about the taxes in Norwich and the people have enough with the increases. Karen Gilliland, 11 Oakridge Drive, Gales Ferry, she saw the vision for this project over 20 years ago and this is not what she had envisioned. She thought it would be a botanical garden, a place where plants, trees and gardens could be on exhibit, where you could have a real cultural experience. She stated she is very much against this project right now. Keith Ripley, Meadow Lane, stated we plan for a safe community and asked the Council to work together with the Board of Education to put the strength back into it and to come to an agreement that is fair to all. 1 JOURNAL OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORWICH MAY 18, 2015 David Crabb, 47 Prospect St stated that Connecticut and New Jersey tied for last place in freedom day. He talked about the growing education budget yet skills are not improving. He stated it is the 800th anniversary of the Magna Carta the first Charter. Sheila Hayes, 288 Central Ave asked and implored the Council and Board of Education to get together and discuss a budget that everyone can support. She believes that education models are successful. Roberta Clapper, 49 Butternut Drive is concerned about the environmental impact as it relates to Chelsea Gardens in Mohegan Park it is in need of a clean-up and feels that the park can be used as is. She asked to fix the trail and not build or destroy any more forest, recycle and reuse. She stated the butterfly pavilion has to be kept at a strict temperature, which will be costly to citizens. Rodney Bowie, 62 Roosevelt Ave, stated relief is needed for our taxes. He asked why Norwich taxes keep going up. He suggested payment in lieu of taxes for all non-profit agencies. Mayor Hinchey declared citizen comment closed. Upon a motion of President Pro Tem Desaulniers, seconded by Ald. Noblick, it was unanimously voted to accept the letter of resignation by Karen Neeley from the Community Center Exploration Committee with regret and thanked her for her services. Acting City Manager Bilda gave his report as followed: City Manager’s Report Date: May 18, 2015 Major Pending Items: Blue=On-going Grey=Verbal report Green=Completed 2  JOURNAL OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORWICH MAY 18, 2015 Tasks/Topics Staff Responsible Comments/Update City Leadership Team Meetings CM On-going-Meetings scheduled for 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month First one held 3/10/15 CM/Fire Chief Meetings CM/Kerri Kemp On-going. Bi-weekly meetings scheduled Quarterly City Hall Union Employee- CM/ HR Director On-going Management review team Docent Annual Reception Jill Scheduled for 5/19/15 10AM in Room 335 Grant Proposal Task Force CM/Gary/Peter To develop a strategy that ensures that D./Barry/Mayor/ grant proposals focus on achieving Jason V. outcomes associated with the strategic plan 4/13/15 Initial meeting held Wagsys Implementation Sandra Kutcha/Gary On schedule to be implemented mid-June Eagle Scout Project-Taylor Stevens Jill/PW/Building 2015-05-04 Res approved proposal Next steps: Scout to submit plan Staff safety training planning CM/ Chief Planning for safety /evacuation training of Fusaro/Chief Scand/ employees at all sites Barry/ Bob S./Jill Training to be scheduled before end of June Phone System Replacement Leon/Josh Atrion awarded contract-start date TBD Community Center Exploration CM/Jill Council Res. 2014-10-06 CM office to Committee provide support 3/12/15 provided requested City owned property lists 2015 Neighborhood Assistance Act CM/Jill 3/16/15 Letters went out to agencies. 5/22/15 NAA due here. 6/1/15 Res. to set PH for 6/15/15 Department Initiatives/Grants: Department/Grant Entity-Purpose- Tasks/Topics Comments/Update Amount Community Development 5 Year Priority Plan The City of Norwich Office of Community Development is required to complete a five year plan to outline the most pressing Community Development priorities facing Norwich and its residents for the upcoming period 2015 – 2019. Draft plan will be available for viewing 5/25/2015. Recreation On-line program Software testing in progress registration software State Library-City Clerk’s Office-$4000 Convert paper land 2/27/15 agreement signed records to electronic Work to begin after 7/1/15 3  JOURNAL OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORWICH MAY 18, 2015 DSS-Senior Center-$690,000 Renovations-roofing, 9/2014-awarded. Project is 60% Project manager-Patrick McLaughlin HVAC, flooring, painting, complete-est. Fall 2015 parking lot completion DECD-Uncas Leap-$270,000 Environmental 1/23/15 Grant awarded Project Manager-Jeanne Kurasz assessment & testing Work underway DECD-Shipping St/Terminal Way- Environmental 4/17/14 Grant Awarded $200,000 assessments Assessments are underway and Project Manager-Peter Davis/Gary Evans ahead of schedule DECD Historic Restoration Fund-City Hall- Flooring 3/3/15 Agreement signed $90,000 repair/replacement Work scheduled to begin mid- Project Manager-Pat McLaughlin summer 2015, completion Fall 2015 EPA-Shipping St/Chestnut St/Ponemah Petroleum & hazardous 12/2014 Application submitted Mills- $400,000 substance assessment DECD-26 Shipping St-$200,000 Assessment/remediation 4/14/15 Application submitted DECD-Howard Brown Park-$1,200,000 Replace fishing docks 3/2015 Application submitted Public Works Streets/Bridges Projects: Grant Entity-Purpose-Amount Tasks/Topics Comments/Update DOT-Sherman St Bridge-$5,400,000 Replace both Awarded in 2012 Project manager-Ellison/McLaughlin bridges at In engineering phase with intersection of construction anticipated to begin Sherman & 2017-18 Asylum Streets DOT-Sunnyside Bridge Historic Awarded in 2014 Project manager-Ellison/McLaughlin restoration of Construction anticipated to begin stone 2016-17 masonry bridge DOT – Pleasant Street Bridge -$1,134,400 Bridge deck Awarded in 2014 Project manager-Ellison/McLaughlin replacement Construction anticipated to begin 2016-17 DOT – Connecticut Avenue-$685,200 Repave CT Awarded in 2014 Project manager-McLaughlin Ave from W. Construction anticipated to begin this Town St. to summer Wisconsin Ave. 4  JOURNAL OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORWICH MAY 18, 2015 Property by Resolution: Tasks/Topics Staff Responsible Comments/Update 5 Belval St, 20 Hunters CM/Corp. Counsel Council res. 2015-05-04 List w/agent Rd Ext, 82 Old Division St, 20R Julian St 130 Prospect Street CM/Bill H./Barry E./Jim T. Council Res. 2015-02-02 Obtain demo estimates 2/5/15 Bill H. coordinating with Jim Troeger to complete pre-demo survey to obtain estimate 3/16/15 Evaluating for possible use of CDBG funds for demo 4/9/15-CDBG funding requirements are in process 59 School Street CM/Bill H./Corp. Counsel Council Res. 2015-02-02 Issue developer RFP3/16/15 Kim McGee working on RFP’s RFP Issued, response date 5/21/15 61 School Street CM/Bill H. Council Res. 2015-02-02 Issue developer RFP. 3/16/15 Kim McGee working on RFP’s RFP Issued, response date 5/21/15 13 Baltic Street CM/Corp. Counsel Council Res. 2015-02-02 Enter into listing agreement to sell Bank foreclosing-not listing at this time 34 Lake Street CM/Corp. Counsel Council Res. 2015-02-02 Enter into listing agreement to sell 4/9/15 List agreement signed 362 North Main Street CM/Corp. Counsel Council Res. 2015-02-02 Enter into listing agreement to sell Council Res. 2015-04-20 Auth CM sign P&S 4/24/15 CM signed P&S, transmitted to agent Closing tentatively within two weeks 100 Broad Street CM/Corp. Counsel Council Res. 2015-02-02 Enter into listing agreement to sell 4/9/15 List Agreement signed Completed: Tasks/Topics Staff Responsible Comments/Update FY 2016-17 Budget Preparation CM/Josh 4/6/15 CM proposed budget presentation made Fountain Street Developer CM/Committee 2015-02-15 Res. directs committee to monitor Agreement progress and report to Council in August 2015 105-122 Chestnut Street CM/Committee 03/02/15 Res auth Committee to oversee and Developer Agreement report to Council by first mtg of August 2015 5 JOURNAL OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORWICH MAY 18, 2015 Mayor Hinchey called for citizen comment. David Crabb, 47 Prospect St applauded resolution #1 where the administration is holding at 20%. He also addressed the roof project for Norwich Housing Authority and suggested to start a plan to sell these houses and use the money to fund other projects. He talked about low average house prices. Samuel Browning, 671 Scotland Rd stated he supports developing resolution #2 the Ruley property into a park and thinks it is a good idea. Rodney Bowie, 62 Roosevelt Ave, talked about resolution #5 and that the fire department should fund this project with fund raisers, they should not come back to the CCD for more money. Joanne Philbrick, 10 Elm Ave, spoke on resolution #2 and felt it is a good idea and a fascinating story yet felt it would be best served by a non-profit group. On resolution #3 she recommend letting the voter decide. She asked on resolution #4 how many property’s is the City going to own by foreclosure. She questioned on resolution #5 the ownership of the fire departments and suggested having a fund- raiser to increase the money needed. Keith Ripley, Meadow Lane, he talked about the Charter Revision Committee and their dedication. He noted that this group put in a lot of work, they deserve respect and asked to send this issue to the voters. Mayor Hinchey declared citizen comment closed. Upon a motion of President Pro Tem Desaulniers, seconded by Ald. Noblick, it was unanimously voted to adopt the following resolution to hold a public hearing on June 1, 2015 at 7:30, introduced Acting City Manager Bilda. WHEREAS, the City of Norwich is an entitlement community receiving U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) dollars and is required to formulate a five year plan outlining the most pressing Community Development priorities facing Norwich and its residents for the upcoming period 2015 – 2019; and WHEREAS, the City of Norwich has received funding in the amount $796,995 for program year (PY) 2015 and an additional $40,000 has been made available through previous years’ fund balance, creating an available dollar amount of $836,995 for distribution and the City must complete an Annual Action Plan for PY 2015 as part of the Consolidated Plan process; and WHEREAS, the Community Development Advisory Committee (CDAC) has held public meetings and voted on their recommendations for CDBG allocations in the month of March; and WHEREAS, the Consolidated Plan and Annual Action Plan allocation process is subject to a 30-day comment period prior to being placed into effect and the Council of the City of Norwich must hold a public hearing prior to the final vote on both plans, the recommendations and the allocation; and 6 JOURNAL OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORWICH MAY 18, 2015 WHEREAS, a notice of a public hearing before the Council regarding the allocation will be published and the public hearing will be held on June 1, 2015 at 7:30 pm in Council Chambers. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORWICH that the Council shall and hereby does schedule a public hearing to be held at the June 1, 2015 Council meeting on the subject of Community Development Block Grant 5-Year Consolidated Plan and allocation recommendations for PY 2015. CDBG Requests - PY 2015 - Available $ 796,995 $ 796,995 Fund Balance from PY 2013 $ 40,000 $ 40,000 PY 2015 Allocation/Available Funding $ 796,995 $ 836,995 $ 836,995 CDAC Council PY 2015 Request Recommendation Approved 1 CD Office - Administration $ 159,399 $ 159,399 2 TVCCA - Home Again Project - Homelessness In-Place Prevention $ 20,000 $ 20,000 3 Our Piece of the Pie - OPP in the Community $ 30,000 $ 27,486 4 Norwich Community Care Team - Shelter Diversion and Rapid Re-Housing $ 30,000 $ 30,000 5 Norwich Human Services - Norwich Works $ 42,610 $ 42,610 6 Safe Futures - Norwich Domestic Violence Response Team $ 5,000 $ 5,000 7 CT Association for Human Services - Family Economic Success Program $ 25,000 $ - 8 Disabilities Network of Eastern CT -Stair Lifts $ 15,000 $ 15,000 9 Norwich Housing Authority -Sunset Park Roof Replacement Phase I $ 87,500 $ 87,500 10 CD Office - Property Rehab $ 300,000 $ 300,000 11 CD Office - Demolition $ 150,000 $ 150,000 Total Public Service $ 152,610 $ 125,096 Total Other $ 552,500 $ 552,500 CD Administration $ 159,399 $ 159,399 Total Requests $ 864,509 $ 836,995 Upon a motion President Pro Tem Desaulniers, seconded by Ald. Eyberse, to adopt the following resolution introduced by President Pro Tem Desaulniers. Motion of President Pro Tem Desaulniers, second by Ald. Noblick, it was unanimously voted to refer the following resolution to the Commission on the City Plan for their review and bring this back on June 15, 2015, 6:30 pm. 7 JOURNAL OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORWICH MAY 18, 2015 8 JOURNAL OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORWICH MAY 18, 2015 Upon motion of Mayor Hinchey, seconded by President Pro Tem Desaulniers, it was unanimously voted to postpone action on the following resolution until June 1, 2015, introduced by Mayor Hinchey. RESOLVED, that on behalf of the citizens of Norwich, the Norwich City Council hereby expresses its gratitude to the Chairman and Members of the Norwich Charter Revision Commission for their hard work, dedication, community service and efforts in reviewing, considering and making recommendations on the amendments to the Charter of the City of Norwich as put forth in its Final Report, dated ; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the recommendations of the Norwich Charter Revision Commission are hereby approved or rejected as per Schedule “A” attached hereto. 9 JOURNAL OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORWICH MAY 18, 2015 10 JOURNAL OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORWICH MAY 18, 2015 11 JOURNAL OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORWICH MAY 18, 2015 12 JOURNAL OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORWICH MAY 18, 2015 13 JOURNAL OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORWICH MAY 18, 2015 14 JOURNAL OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORWICH MAY 18, 2015 Upon a motion of Ald. Noblick, seconded by Ald. Nash, it was unanimously voted to adopt the following resolution introduced by Ald. Noblick. WHEREAS, Joanne M. Wilk and Patricia Benjamin are the owners of the property identified as 687-725 North Main Street, more particularly bounded and described as set forth in Schedule A attached hereto; and WHEREAS. Joanne M. Wilk and Patricia Benjamin have offered to convey said property to the City of Norwich by a deed in lieu of foreclosure, said deed in lieu of foreclosure to be received in full and final satisfaction of all real estate taxes, interest, fees, costs or attorney’s fees due the City of Norwich with respect to said property of Joanne M. Wilk and Patricia Benjamin with the pending foreclosure action to be withdrawn without costs to any party; and WHEREAS, taxes of $5,227.74, together with interest are due on the list of October 1, 2012 and taxes in the amount of $6,756.32 together with interest are due on the list of October 1, 2013 and the property is assessed at a value of $75,800. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the City of Norwich hereby accepts the tender of a deed in lieu of foreclosure by Joanne M. Wilk and Patricia Benjamin of the property at 687-725 North Main Street as more fully described in Schedule A attached hereto in full and final satisfaction of all taxes assessed with 15 JOURNAL OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORWICH MAY 18, 2015 respect to said property, interest, fees, and costs and authorizes a withdrawal without costs of the pending foreclosure; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that Acting City Manager John Bilda be and hereby is authorized and directed to accept the proffered deed in lieu of foreclosure on behalf of the City of Norwich, subject to the approval of the Corporation Counsel, and to prepare, execute and deliver such other documents as may be necessary to effectuate the transfer and to record or file the deed and such other required documents filed or recorded. 16 JOURNAL OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORWICH MAY 18, 2015 Upon a motion of Ald. Nash, seconded by President Pro Tem Desaulniers, it was unanimously voted to adopt the following resolution introduced by Acting City Manager Bilda. WHEREAS, the Council of the City of Norwich included funding in its 2014-15 Capital Budget of $25,000 for the East Great Plain Volunteer Fire Department for the purpose of renovating the restroom in its fire station; and WHEREAS, the East Great Plain Volunteer Fire Department has determined that the fire station requires repairs to the roof more urgently than the renovations to the restroom. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORWICH, that the 2014-15 Capital Budget for the East Great Plain Volunteer Fire Department be and hereby is amended to reduce $25,000 funding for the purpose of renovating the restroom in its fire station and to add $25,000 funding for roof repairs to its fire station. Upon a motion of President Pro Tem Desaulniers, seconded by Ald. Noblick, it was unanimously voted to adopt the following resolution introduced by President Pro Tem Desaulniers and Ald. Eyberse. WHEREAS, the Norwich Harbor Management Commission and the Greater Norwich Area Chamber of Commerce will be co-producing “Rock the Docks 2015”, a series of concerts to be held at Howard T. Brown Park from 6:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. on the following dates: Wednesday, July 8, 2014 Wednesday, July 15, 2014 Wednesday, July 22, 2014 Wednesday, July 29, 2014 Wednesday, August 5, 2014 Wednesday, August 12, 2014 Wednesday August 19, 2014 (rain date) Wednesday August 26, 2015 (rain date) Wednesday September 2, 2015 (rain date); and WHEREAS, “Rock the Docks” will allow the entire community to enjoy a variety of music and entertainment at a scenic location; and WHEREAS, the Greater Norwich Area Business and Industry Foundation, Inc., established through the Greater Norwich Area Chamber of Commerce, proposes to make available beer and wine for sale during the concert series to patrons thereof at a location in Howard T. Brown Park, the proceeds of the sales to be used to support the concert series and the sales to be handled by an appropriately licensed and permitted entity. 17 JOURNAL OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORWICH MAY 18, 2015 NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORWICH, that, pursuant to Section 13.14.2 of the Norwich Code of Ordinances, the City Manager is authorized and directed to grant permission to the Greater Norwich Area Business and Industry Foundation, Inc. to arrange for the sale and serving of beer and wine at the “Rock the Docks 2015” concert series to be held on the dates listed herein at the Howard T. Brown Park, subject to satisfactory proof that the sponsoring entity and any vendor selected by it have complied with the applicable regulations of the state liquor control relating to such sales. Upon a motion of Ald. Noblick, seconded by Ald. Bettencourt, it was unanimously voted to adopt the following resolution introduced by Mayor Hinchey. DIVISION 2. - FEES AND CHARGES FOR COLLECTION SERVICE Sec. 9-40. - Schedule. (a) Weekly Bbackyard service for both refuse and recycling will be available at for an additional annual fee of $60.00 $485.00 per dwelling unit. For small waste generators (such as for single person dwellings) customers may purchase bi-weekly backyard service for both refuse and recycling for a reduced annual fee of $242.50 per dwelling unit. Customers may not purchase additional carts to facilitate bi-weekly collection. (b) Elderly and Totally Disabled residents who meet certain qualifying income thresholds may purchase backyard service for both refuse and recycling at a reduced rate from those listed in section (a). A physician’s certification of disability and applicable tax information, in accordance with Public Works and City Assessor requirements, are required to receive any reduced rate. (bc) The Fees for the Rogers Road transfer station are as follows: Description Rate Unit of Measure Per Trip Fees - Garbage: Residential $151.00 per ton Small white kitchen garbage bag (13 gal +/-) $1.00 per bag Large dark garbage bags (45 gal +/-) $2.00 per bag Commercial $173.00 per ton Per Trip Fees - Bulky Waste: Residential $151.00 per ton Commercial $173.00 per ton Freon Units $10.00 each Recyclable Material Fees: (Fees shown below are for drop off at the Rogers Road Transfer Station recycling area) Brush (4' length maximum; 4" diameter maximum) No charge Leaves No charge Cardboard No charge Mixed Food containers (including "milk jug" type No charge plastic, juice cartons & #2 HDPE plastic) Newpaper No charge White office paper No charge Single Stream Recyclables (paper, cardboard, plastic food containers, aluminum No charge cans, glass, etc.) as defined in Norwich Public Works regulations 18 JOURNAL OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORWICH MAY 18, 2015 Scrap Metal No charge Standard tires - Resident $2.50 each Oversized tires - Resident $5.50 each Standard tires - Commercial $3.00 each Oversized tires - Commercial $11.00 each Tires 20" diameter and smaller $3.00 each Tires greater than 21" diameter $5.00 each Storage batteries (lead acid, nickel cadmium, nickel hydride, cell phone, lithium No charge ion) Waste oil / antifreeze (residential only) No charge Electronic Waste (televisions, computers, monitors, printers, etc.) No charge Fluorescent light bulbs (tubes and CFL's) No charge Paints/Oils/Stains (in original containers with original labels) No charge (Ord. No. 46, § 19(1), 2-2-53; Ord. No. 398, 7-5-66; Ord. No. 933, § 1, 10-1-79; Ord. No. 1157, 11-7-88; Ord. No. 1475, §§ 3, 4, 6-3-02; Ord. No. 1613, 4-20-09) Sec. 9-41. - Increase or decrease authorized. The council may, on or before the fourth Monday of May of each year, by resolution, change the basic fee schedule for the Rogers Road Transfer Station and the backyard service as set forth in section 9-40 hereof by increasing or decreasing said fees for the ensuing year to reflect any increase or decrease in the cost of operating such service and to reflect any deficit which may occur in the current fiscal year. (Ord. No. 46, § 19(4), 2-2-53; Ord. No. 398, 7-5-66; Ord. No. 485, § 1, 7-7-69; Ord. No. 1613, 4-20-09) Sec. 9-42. - Payment dates. (a) Backyard service will be billed once each year in July. (b) Transfer station fees will be due at the time of disposal. (c) Commercial customers will be billed monthly for their use of the transfer station. (Ord. No. 46, § 19(2), 2-2-53; Ord. No. 398, 7-5-66; Ord. No. 933, § 2, 10-1-79; Ord. No. 1613, 4-20-09) Sec. 9-43. - Part period apportionment. The tax collector may apportion the backyard service fee where the service of any person commences after July 1 of any year. (Ord. No. 46, § 23, 2-2-53; Ord. No. 398, 7-5-66; Ord. No. 1613, 4-20-09) Sec. 9-44. - Delinquency date; cessation of collection after. (a) Backyard service will be discontinued if not paid within 30 days of the due date. (b) Commercial customers using the Rogers Road Transfer Station, who do not pay their bill within 30 days of the due date will be charged interest at a rate of 18 percent per annum. (Ord. No. 46, § 19(3), 2-2-53; Ord. No. 398, 7-5-66; Ord. No. 1613, 4-20-09) Secs. 9-45—9-47. - Reserved. Editor's note— Ord. No. 1613. adopted April 20, 2009, repealed former §§ 9-45—9-47 in their entirety. These former sections pertained to liens for unpaid solid waste services and derived from Ord. No. 46, §§ 20—22, 2-2-53; Ord. No. 398, 7-5-66. 19 JOURNAL OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORWICH MAY 18, 2015 Upon a motion by Ald. Noblick, second by President Pro Tem Desaulniers it was unanimously voted to go into Executive Session pursuant to Connecticut General Statute Section 1-200(6), for the purpose of discussing strategies and negotiation with respect to pending claims and litigation. Acting City Manager John Bilda, Comptroller Joshua Pothier, Director of Human Recourses Brigid Marks, and Corporation Counsel Michael Driscoll shall be asked to participate during all or portions of this Executive Session at the request of the City Council. The council was in Executive Session from 7:40 pm to 8:00 pm, at which time Mayor Hinchey, stated no votes were taken. Upon a motion of Ald. Noblick, seconded by Ald. Wilson, it was unanimously voted to return to regular session. Upon a motion of President Pro Tem Desaulniers, seconded by Ald. Noblick, it was unanimously voted to adjourn at 8:01 pm. CITY CLERK 20