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JOURNAL OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORWICH APRIL 17, 2017 A regular meeting of the Council of the City of Norwich was held April 17, 2017 at 7:00 PM in Council Chambers. Present: Mayor Hinchey, Aldermen Nystrom, Philbrick, Gould, Braddock, Martin, with Ald. Nash arriving at 7:15 PM. City Manager Salomone and Corporation Counsel Michael Driscoll was also in attendance. Mayor Hinchey presided. Ald. Martin read the opening prayer and Ald. Braddock led the members in the Pledge of Allegiance. Mayor Hinchey called for citizen comment. Shiela Hayes, 288 Central Ave., questioned where the money for capital improvements for the school buildings is and would like to know if it is being considered. Christie Gilluly, 39 East Town St., spoke in favor of the proposed school consolidation to four schools stating we can no longer afford the large number of schools that we have. Four larger buildings would be more efficient. Mayor Hinchey declared citizen comment closed Mayor Hinchey read the following proclamation: CITY OF NORWICH MAYOR’S OFFICE DEBEREY HINCHEY, MAYOR P R OC LA MA TION WHEREAS, Eagle Scout is the highest rank attainable in the Boy Scouts of America (BSA) and since its introduction in 1911, the Eagle Scout rank has been earned by more than 2 million young men, with the title of Eagle Scout being held for life, thus giving rise to the phrase “Once an Eagle, always an Eagle”; and WHEREAS, Kyle Edward Beguhl has been involved in scouting since the second grade as a Wolf Cub Scout with Pack 4 Norwich CT; and WHEREAS, Kyle Edward Beguhl’s Eagle Scout project was to raise funds to purchase and install AED’s (Automatic External Defibrillators) needed for the Light House Programs in Niantic, CT and Groton, CT; The Light House program is a non-profit agency established to provide community based functional academics and life skills with the mission “to educate and prepare for life”; Kyle chose The Lighthouse to be his Eagle Scout project as a way to give back to a program that he has attended for various High Functioning Autism social groups and Summer Friend activities since he was 8 years old; and WHEREAS, Kyle Edward Beguhl has earned the following awards: Cub Scout Webelos Super Achiever Scout, Cub Scout The Arrow of Light, Cub Scout Conservation Good Turn, Boy Scout Scout Master’s Award (SM Irv Eurto); and 1 JOURNAL OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORWICH APRIL 17, 2017 WHEREAS, Kyle Edward Beguhl has held the following leadership positions: Historian, Scribe, Assistant Patrol Leader, Patrol Leader, Assistant Senior Patrol Leader, Venturing Crew Founder – Crew 845,The Lighthouse, Niantic CT, Venture Crew Leader – Crew 845, The Lighthouse, Niantic, CT; and WHEREAS, Kyle Edward Beguhl has earned the following Boy Scout Merit Badges: Camping, First Aid, Swimming, Environmental Science, Emergency Preparedness, Communications, Cooking, Personal Fitness, Family Life, Personal Management, Citizenship in the Community, Citizenship in the Nation, Citizenship in the World ; other merit badges earned: Art, Astronomy, Engineering, Fishing, Fly Fishing, Geology, Leatherwork, Nature, Railroading, Weather, Wood Carving, and Woodwork; and WHEREAS, Kyle Edward Beguhl represented Connecticut (Norwich) with the C410 Contingent at the inaugural National Boy Scouts Jamboree in 2013 at Bechtel Summit; and WHEREAS, Kyle Edward Beguhl will graduate in June from Norwich Free Academy; Kyle hopes to be able to contribute to the field of marine biology in the future. NOW THEREFORE, I, MAYOR DEBEREY HINCHEY AND NORWICH CITY COUNCIL PRESIDENT PRO TEM, PETER ALBERT NYSTROM, ON BEHALF OF THE NORWICH CITY COUNCIL AND THE CITIZENS OF THE CITY OF NORWICH, do hereby recognize and congratulate Eagle Scout Kyle Edward Beguhl for this outstanding accomplishment and extend to him our deepest appreciation for all of his dedicated work and wish him the best in future endeavors. Dated this Seventeenth Day of April, 2017 Deberey Hinchey Peter Albert Nystrom Mayor President Pro Tem Mayor Hinchey called for a Public Hearing on AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SUBSECTION 2.7.2 OF THE NORWICH CODE OF ORDINANCES, WATERFRONT DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT, WD., ZONING PERMIT REQUIRED, TO ADD CUSTOMER SERVICE ESTABLISHMENTS AS A USE PERMITTED IN THE WATERFRONT DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT FOR WHICH A ZONING PERMIT IS REQUIRED Assistant City Clerk read the referral from the Commission on the City Plan: Commission on the City Plan 23 Union Street, Norwich, CT 06360 Telephone: (860) 823-3739, Fax: (860) 823-3741 Art Sharron, Chairman March 23, 2017 TO: THE HONORABLE MAYOR AND ALDERPERSONS OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORWICH AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SUBSECTION 2.7.2 OF THE NORWICH CODE OF ORDINANCES, WATERFRONT DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT, WD., ZONING PERMIT REQUIRED, TO ADD CUSTOMER SERVICE ESTABLISHMENTS AS A USE PERMITTED IN THE WATERFRONT DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT FOR WHICH A ZONING PERMIT IS REQUIRED 2 JOURNAL OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORWICH APRIL 17, 2017 The Commission on the City Plan, at its March 22, 2017 regular meeting reviewed the above- referenced referral. Seated were Chairman Art Sharron, Michael Lahan, Les King, Kathy Warzecha and Swarnjit Singh Bhatia. After careful consideration, the Commission voted unanimously to forward a FAVORABLE recommendation to the Council to amend subsection 2.7.2 of the Norwich Code of Ordinances, Waterfront Development District to add customer service establishments as a permitted use in the waterfront development district for which a zoning permit is required. Reason: It is consistent with both the City of Norwich Plan of Conservation and Development and the Coastal Management Act. Respectfully submitted, Art Sharron, Chairman AS/dd Pc: City Clerk, City Manager, City Planner Speaking in favor: Deanna Rhodes, City Planner, spoke in favor and was available to answer any questions. Speaking in opposition: None There being no further speakers Mayor Hinchey declared the public hearing closed. Mayor Hinchey called for a Public Hearing on AN ORDINANCE REPEALING SECTION 3.4 FLOODPLAIN/FLOODWAY OVERLAY OF THE NORWICH CODE OF ORDINANCES IN ITS ENTIRETY AND ADOPTING A NEW SECTION 3.4 FLOODPLAIN/FLOODWAY OVERLAY Assistant City Clerk read the referral from the Commission on the City Plan: Commission on the City Plan 23 Union Street, Norwich, CT 06360 Telephone: (860) 823-3739, Fax: (860) 823-3741 Art Sharron, Chairman March 23, 2017 TO: THE HONORABLE MAYOR AND ALDERPERSONS OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORWICH AN ORDINANCE REPEALING SECTION 3.4 FLOODPLAIN/FLOODWAY OVERLAY OF THE NORWICH CODE OF ORDINANCES IN ITS ENTIRETY AND ADOPTING A NEW SECTION 3.4 FLOODPLAIN/FLOODWAY OVERLAY The Commission on the City Plan, at its March 22, 2017 regular meeting reviewed the above-referenced referral. Seated were Chairman Art Sharron, Michael Lahan, Les King, Kathy Warzecha and Swarnjit Singh Bhatia. After careful consideration, the Commission voted unanimously to forward a 3 JOURNAL OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORWICH APRIL 17, 2017 FAVORABLE recommendation to the Council to repeal and replace section 3.4- Floodplain/Floodway overlay. Reason: It will bring Norwich into compliance with FEMA and State DEEP requirements to ensure residents are still be able to purchase flood insurance; and that it is consistent with the City’s Plan of Conservation and Development. Respectfully submitted, Art Sharron, Chairman AS/dd Pc: City Clerk, City Manager, City Planner Speaking in favor: Deanna Rhodes, City Planner, spoke in favor and was available to answer any questions. Speaking in opposition: None There being no further speakers Mayor Hinchey declared the public hearing closed. Mayor Hinchey called for a Public Hearing on AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE NORWICH CODE OF ORDINANCES BY REPEALING THE SECTION ENTITLED FLOOD RELATED TERMS IN ITS ENTIRETY AND ADOPTING A NEW SECTION - FLOOD RELATED TERMS - Assistant City Clerk read the referral from the Commission on the City Plan: Commission on the City Plan 23 Union Street, Norwich, CT 06360 Telephone: (860) 823-3739, Fax: (860) 823-3741 Art Sharron, Chairman March 23, 2017 TO: THE HONORABLE MAYOR AND ALDERPERSONS OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORWICH AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE NORWICH CODE OF ORDINANCES BY REPEALING THE SECTION ENTITLED FLOOD RELATED TERMS IN ITS ENTIRETY AND ADOPTING A NEW SECTION – FLOOD RELATED TERMS The Commission on the City Plan, at its March 22, 2017 regular meeting reviewed the above-referenced referral. Seated were Chairman Art Sharron, Michael Lahan, Les King, Kathy Warzecha and Swarnjit Singh Bhatia. After careful consideration, the Commission voted unanimously to forward a FAVORABLE recommendation to the Council. Reason: It will bring Norwich into compliance with FEMA and State DEEP requirements to ensure that residents are still be able to purchase flood insurance; and that it is consistent with the City’s Plan of Conservation and Development. 4 JOURNAL OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORWICH APRIL 17, 2017 Respectfully submitted, Art Sharron, Chairman AS/dd Pc: City Clerk, City Manager, City Planner Speaking in favor: Deanna Rhodes, City Planner, spoke in favor and was available to answer any questions. Speaking in opposition: None There being no further speakers Mayor Hinchey declared the public hearing closed. Mayor Hinchey called for the second reading and action on AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SUBSECTION 2.7.2 OF THE NORWICH CODE OF ORDINANCES, WATERFRONT DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT, WD., ZONING PERMIT REQUIRED, TO ADD CUSTOMER SERVICE ESTABLISHMENTS AS A USE PERMITTED IN THE WATERFRONT DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT FOR WHICH A ZONING PERMIT IS REQUIRED NOW THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORWICH that section 2.7.2 of the zoning ordinances of the City of Norwich Code of Ordinances be amended by adding Customer Service Establishments (e.g., beauty shops, laundry facilities, photographic studios, bicycle repair, appliance repair shop) as paragraph .3 and renumbering the subsequent paragraphs as follows: 2.7.2 Principal Uses and Activities. No use of waterfront property is permitted in the waterfront development district unless it is water-dependent as defined in CGS §S 22a-93(16) and section 9.2 of these regulations. The following principal buildings and uses may be allowed, and permitted in the WD district: .1 No Permit Required. .1 Community garden. .2 Docks, slips, piers pursuant to a permit issued by the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection. .3 Open space and passive recreation. .4 Public utility substations and solar equipment (1 mW and larger) pursuant to the Connecticut Siting Council. .2 Zoning Permit Required, see section 7.2. .1 Boatyard (e.g., building, storing, repairing, selling, servicing boats). .2 Cultural facility (e.g., museum, art gallery, library) .3 Customer Service establishments (e.g., beauty shops, laundry facilities, photographic studios, bicycle repair, appliance repair shop) 5 JOURNAL OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORWICH APRIL 17, 2017 .3 .4 Government buildings and facilities (e.g., administrative offices, recreation center). .4 .5 Gyms, fitness and personal training centers. Includes dance studios, martial arts, and sporting facilities. .5 .6 Marina / yacht club. .6 .7 Mixed use buildings of up to 3 dwelling units, in accordance with section 6.5. .7 .8 New construction of buildings and additions of up to 10,000 square feet. Buildings of 10,000 square feet or more require a site plan review, as listed below. .8 .9 Public and private parks and playgrounds. .9 .10 Public utility lines, stations, and buildings as defined under Connecticut General Statutes, with the following limitations: (i) Water, propane or natural gas tanks up to 50,000 gallons. (ii) New electrical substations with 5 or less megawatt capacity. (iii) Transmission towers of 35 feet or less in height. .10 .11 Restaurant / café / grill / bar; no drive-through window. .11 .12 Retail sales and rentals, limited to: (i) Boats (i.e., display and repair, including sale of marine equipment or products). (ii) Boating, fishing, diving and bathing supplies and equipment. .12 .13 Swimming pools / clubs. .13 .14 Visitor centers / information centers Upon a motion Ald. Gould, seconded Ald. Braddock, it was unanimously voted to waive the reading of the full text and incorporate it into the minutes this ordinance being given its second reading. Ald. Gould motioned, seconded by Ald. Braddock, to adopt the above ordinance introduced by Ald. Martin. The above ordinance passed on a roll call vote of 7-0. Mayor Hinchey called for the second reading and action on AN ORDINANCE REPEALING SECTION3.4 FLOODPLAIN/FLOODWAY OVERLAY OF THE NORWICH CODE OF ORDINANCES IN ITS ENTIRETY AND ADOPTING A NEW SECTION 3.4 FLOODPLAIN/FLOODWAY OVERLAY NOW THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORWICH that section 3.4 Floodplain/Floodway Overlay of the Norwich Zoning Ordinances, be and hereby is repealed in its entirety consisting of section 3.4.1 through and including 3.4.9 as shown on Exhibit A attached hereto and BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORWICH that the following provision set out in Exhibit B attached hereto be and hereby are adopted to consist of the new section 3.4 Floodplain/Floodway Overlay of the Norwich Zoning Ordinances. 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Braddock, seconded Ald. Martin, it was unanimously voted to waive the reading of the full text and incorporate it into the minutes this ordinance being given its second reading. Ald. Philbrick motioned, seconded by Ald. Braddock, to adopt the above ordinance introduced by Ald. Gould. The above ordinance passed on a roll call vote of 7-0. Mayor Hinchey called for the second reading and action on AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE NORWICH CODE OF ORDINANCES BY REPEALING THE SECTION ENTITLED FLOOD RELATED TERMS IN ITS ENTIRETY AND ADOPTING A NEW SECTION - FLOOD RELATED TERMS - NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORWICH that the section entitled Flood Related Terms of the Norwich Zoning Ordinances, a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit A, be and hereby is repealed in its entirety and BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORWICH that the following provision set out as Exhibit B be and hereby are adopted to consist of the new section entitled Flood Related Terms of the Norwich Zoning Ordinances. This ordinance shall take effect on June 1, 2017. 20 JOURNAL OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORWICH APRIL 17, 2017 21 JOURNAL OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORWICH APRIL 17, 2017 22 JOURNAL OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORWICH APRIL 17, 2017 23 JOURNAL OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORWICH APRIL 17, 2017 24 JOURNAL OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORWICH APRIL 17, 2017 25 JOURNAL OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORWICH APRIL 17, 2017 26 JOURNAL OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORWICH APRIL 17, 2017 Upon a motion of Ald. Martin, seconded by Ald. Braddock, it was unanimously voted to waive the reading of the full text and incorporate it into the minutes this ordinance being given its second reading. Ald. Gould motioned, seconded by Ald. Braddock, to adopt the above ordinance introduced by Ald. Gould. The above ordinance passed on a roll call vote of 7-0. Upon a motion of Ald. Martin, seconded by Ald. Braddock, it was unanimously voted to accept the report from the Commission on the City Plan per Chapter V Section 10(b) CGS, 8-24 relative to AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SUBSECTION 2.7.2 OF THE NORWICH CODE OF ORDINANCES, WATERFRONT DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT, WD.,ZONING PERMIT REQUIRED, TO ADD CUSTOMER SERVICE ESTABLISHMENTS AS A USE PERMITTED IN THE WATERFRONT DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT FOR WHICH A ZONING PERMIT IS REQUIRED Upon a motion of Ald. Philbrick, seconded by Ald. Martin, it was unanimously voted to accept the report from the Commission on the City Plan per Chapter V Section 10(b), CGS 8-24 relative to AN ORDINANCE REPEALING SECTION 3.4 FLOODPLAIN/FLOODWAY OVERLAY OF THE NORWICH CODE OF ORDINANCES IN ITS ENTIRETY AND ADOPTING A NEW SECTION 3.4 FLOODPLAIN/FLOODWAY OVERLAY Upon motion of Ald. Gould, seconded by Ald. Braddock, it was unanimously voted to accept the report from the Commission on the City Plan per Chapter V Section 10(b), CGS 8-24 relative to AN ORDINANCE REPEALING SECTION3.4 FLOODPLAIN/FLOODWAY OVERLAY OF THE NORWICH CODE OF ORDINANCES IN ITS ENTIRETY AND ADOPTING A NEW SECTION 3.4 FLOODPLAIN/FLOODWAY OVERLAY A presentation was given regarding the School Facilities review and reorganizational plan. Upon motion of Ald. Braddock, seconded by Ald.Gould, it was unanimously voted to accept the resignation of Kerry Bilda from the Mohegan Park Improvement and Development Advisory Committee thanking him for his service. Upon motion of Ald. Nash, seconded by Ald. Braddock, it was unanimously voted to accept the resignation of Gregory Schoulgh from the Norwich Ethics Commission thanking him for his service. City Manager’s Report: To: Mayor Hinchey and members of the City Council From: John Salomone, City Manager Subject: City Manager’s Report Date: April 17, 2017 The Mayor and I have met several times during the past 4 weeks in addition to our weekly scheduled meeting. 27 JOURNAL OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORWICH APRIL 17, 2017 I have been working on the budget which has been a challenge due to the fact that we don’t have all the information we need from the State. I will and have continued to adjust the budget as needed until we know where we stand with the State. I had my monthly staff meeting with department heads. Chief Patrick Daley announced that his department went through “De-escalation Training”. Three of his officers were trained over the past few months who in turn came back to train the rest of the department. It is a valuable tool for the department to keep officers and the community safe. Donna Ralston, Assessor stated the RFP has gone out for the next reevaluation which will start July, 1st 2017 to be effective October 1, 2018. I attended the SECOG and SEAT meeting with the DOT on March 22, 2017. On March 23rd, I attended the monthly NCDC Board meeting. I also held budget meeting with Otis Library and Yantic Volunteer Fire Department and had a conference call with staff regarding CDBG spending. I attended the East Great Plains Fire Department Banquet on Saturday, March 25th and had my monthly meeting with the Fire Chiefs. I invited The Day, Norwich Bulletin and WICH for a press conference on April 3, prior to the presentation of the actual budget to the public. I meet with the Mayor and staff regarding potential Brownfields application. On April 6, I attended the swearing in of the City’s new Deputy Chief, Chris Ferace. Congratulations to Chris for a promotion that is well deserved. I attended the Chamber’s Business Lunch with Senator Joe Courtney that was held on Friday April 7th. On Saturday morning, April 8th, I attended an Awards Ceremony at Fire Headquarters. Thirty three awards were given to our firefighters in the following categories: Life Saving Citation, Meritorious Citation and Unit Citation of Valor. Thank you for your continued dedication and service. Congratulations to Roseanne Muscarella, Assistant City Clerk for completing her Master Municipal Clerk Certification. This rigorous program includes not only town Clerk education classes it includes continuing education classes, community professional classes, social contributions and volunteerism. There are 169 City and Town Clerks in Connecticut with one or more assistants and only 17 Clerks and 5 Assistants have obtained this status. Mayor Hinchey called for citizen comment on resolutions. Shiela Hayes, 288 Central Ave., inquired if the proposed 5% budget expense reduction is in reference to this year’s or next year’s budget. She is wondering what direction this proposal is going to take the city. Grace Jones, 11 Tanglewood Dr., stated she nominated and supported the reappointment of the Public Utilities and Sewer Authority Commissioners stating they have been on the board and have experience in these positions and it is the best for the City and the infrastructure. 28 JOURNAL OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORWICH APRIL 17, 2017 Linda Bertelson, 24 Manwaring Rd., spoke in favor the Council investigation of the Public Utilities and Sewer Authority Commissioners. She would like the Commissioners step down and publicly apologize. Derrell Wilson, 30 Second St., supports the Council investigation of the Public Utilities and Sewer Authority Commissioners. Deanna Rhodes, City Planner, asked for support for resolutions #1 and #3 it would be a great help in getting her job done. Rodney Bowie, 62 Roosevelt Ave., spoke in opposition of resolutions #5 and #6 stating that enough information is available now to do what needs to be done. Mayor Hinchey declared citizen comment closed. Upon motion of Ald. Braddock, seconded by Ald. Gould, it was unanimously voted to adopt the following resolution introduced by Ald. Gould. WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of Norwich adopted the current Plan of Conservation and Development on August 20, 2013 to become effective on September 21, 2013; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission is required to regularly review and maintain such plan; and WHEREAS, the Commission on the City Plan at its February 21, 2017 meeting requested the formation of a plan implementation committee to assist it in its obligations with respect to Plan of Conservation and Development; and WHEREAS, when preparing such a plan the Commission on the City Plan may appoint one or more special committees to develop and to make recommendations for the plan, the committees to include residents of the municipality, representatives of local boards dealing with zoning, inland wetlands, conservation, recreation, education, public works, finance, redevelopment, general government and other municipal functions; and WHEREAS, the Council of the City of Norwich finds such a committee will be of assistance to the Commission on the City Plan and the Council of the City of Norwich. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORWICH, that a Plan of Conservation and Development Plan Implementation Committee be established to consist of the mayor, city manager, planning director, public works director, the executive director of the Norwich Community Development Corporation, and a representative selected by the following boards commissions or agencies: Redevelopment Agency Recreation Advisory Board Harbor Management Commission Historic District Commission Inland Wetlands and Watercourses Conservation Commission Community Development Advisory Committee 29 JOURNAL OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORWICH APRIL 17, 2017 Norwich Public Utilities Norwich Housing Authority Upon motion of Ald. Gould, seconded by Ald. Braddock, it was unanimously voted to adopt the following resolution introduced by Pres. Pro Tem Nystrom, Ald. Gould and Ald. Braddock. BE IT RESOLVED that the following be appointed as an alternate to the Personnel and Pension Board for a term to expire on March 01, 2019 or until a successor is appointed; Richard Morelli (U) Upon motion of Ald. Braddock, seconded by Ald. Nash, it was unanimously voted to adopt the following resolution introduced by City Manager, Salomone. WHEREAS, the City Manager John L. Salomone has appointed with Councils approval as a regular member to the Redevelopment Agency for a term to expire on 2/28/19 or until a successor is appointed; Stacy Gould (R) Sofee Noblick (R) NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the City of Norwich hereby acknowledges the appointments of the above named to the Redevelopment Agency. Upon motion of Ald. Braddock, seconded by Ald. Gould, it was unanimously voted to adopt the following resolution introduced by Ald. Gould. WHEREAS, the Council of the City of Norwich, by resolution adopted December 19, 2016 accepted the recommendation of the 60 Sixth Street Committee that the property at 60 Sixth Street be sold; and WHEREAS, the Council by this resolution appointed the 60 Sixth Street Committee the 60 Sixth Street Committee of Sale to arrange to offer the property for sale by the methods it found most prudent and feasible, to identify prospective purchasers for the property and to make a recommendation or recommendations with respect to any proposed sale to the Council of the City of Norwich for its consideration and approval; and WHEREAS, the 60 Sixth Street Committee of Sale developed and issued a Request for Proposals soliciting prospective developers of said property, reviewed the proposals it received, conducted interviews, and having completed its selection process, recommends to the Council of the City of Norwich JPW Building LLC as its choice to develop said property. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORWICH, that, JPW Building LLC be and hereby is designated as the preferred developer for the 60 Sixth Street property subject to its reaching a draft development agreement with the City of Norwich within 100 days of the date hereof; and 30 JOURNAL OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORWICH APRIL 17, 2017 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORWICH, that City Manager John Salomone be and hereby is authorized and directed by the Council of the City of Norwich to negotiate a development agreement satisfactory to him with JPW Building LLC, and to present the same to the council for its consideration and approval on or before the first meeting of the council in September 2017; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORWICH, that the 60 Sixth Street Committee of Sale in order to oversee the development of 60 Sixth Street until such time as the development is completed and approved by the City of Norwich or the council has not timely received a draft development agreement or has rejected the draft development agreement or any subsequent proposed development agreement with this developer. Upon motion of Ald. Gould, seconded by Ald. Braddock, it was unanimously voted to adopt the following resolution introduced by Pres. Pro Tem Nystrom, Ald. Nash. WHEREAS, the Charter of the City of Norwich, at Chapter VII, section 2, provides that the chief executive officer of the city shall submit to the council on or before the first Monday in April a budget message, an annual or current expense budget which shall be a complete financial plan for the ensuing fiscal year, and a capital budget which shall be a financial plan for affecting capital improvements; and WHEREAS, City Manager John Salomone on April 3, 2017 delivered his budget message and presented his proposed budget for fiscal year 2017-2018 to the Council of the City of Norwich recommending an expense budget of $130,009,001; and WHEREAS, a public hearing on the budget presented by the city manager was held on April 13, 2017 with the council to act initially on the city manager’s proposed budget by the second Monday in May 2017; and WHEREAS, the council, recognizing that this is a difficult budgeting year for the State of Connecticut, anticipates that there may be reductions made to the governor’s proposed budget which cuts will adversely affect the City of Norwich; and WHEREAS, the council anticipates that it will need to make reductions to the proposed city manager’s budget and requests the city manager’s continuing assistance in identifying the areas most appropriate to permit and sustain such, such assistance commencing immediately. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORWICH, that, City Manager John Salomone be and hereby is requested to review the expense budget of the City of Norwich as he presented it and as it is initially approved by the council and to assist the council in identifying and prioritizing reductions to the same in an effort to reduce the expense budget or identify additional or alternate possible sources of revenue to reach a target figure of 5%. Mayor Hinchey recused herself and left the room. President Pro Tem Nystrom presided over the meeting. 31 JOURNAL OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORWICH APRIL 17, 2017 Upon motion of Ald. Nash seconded by Ald. Gould, it was unanimously voted to adopt the following resolution introduced by Pres. Pro Tem Nystrom, Ald. Nash and Ald. Martin. WHEREAS, the Council of the City of Norwich pursuant to the provisions of Chapter XII, section 3 of the Charter appoints the members of the Board of Public Utilities Commissioners to staggered 5-year terms; and WHEREAS, the Board of Public Utilities Commissioners also serves as the Sewer Authority of the City of Norwich pursuant to an ordinance adopted by the Council of the City of Norwich under authority of Chapter 103 of the Connecticut General Statutes, the appointments being to both bodies; and WHEREAS, said Board of Public Utilities Commissioners pursuant to Chapter XII, section 4 of the Charter of the City of Norwich annually elects from among its members a chairman and a vice- chairman; and WHEREAS, the chairman and vice-chairman of the Board of Public Utilities Commissioners serve as representatives of Norwich Public Utilities on the Connecticut Municipal Electric Energy Cooperative (CMEEC) by virtue of a resolution adopted by the Board of Public Utilities Commissioners pursuant to Chapter 101a of the Connecticut General Statutes; and WHEREAS, two members of the Board of Public Utilities Commissioners, elected chairman and vice- chairman in March of 2016, were participants on a trip to the 2016 Kentucky Derby organized and sponsored by CMEEC, following which complaints that such participation violated the Norwich Code of Ethics were made to the Norwich Ethics Commission which, following hearings, found by clear and convincing evidence that the participation of each with their respective spouses in the trip violated the Norwich Code of Ethics, specifically section 2-54(c); and WHEREAS, the Norwich Ethics Commission made certain recommendations in connection with this finding including a recommendation that each not be re-appointed as a commissioner at term expiration and neither should be elected by the Board of Public Utilities Commissioners as chairman or vice-chairman for the remainder of their appointed terms; and WHEREAS, on March 6, 2017 the Council of the City of Norwich received the report of the Ethics Commission and caused the same to be transmitted to the Board of Commissioners of Norwich Public Utilities prior to its annual election; and WHEREAS, these individuals were elected as chairman and vice-chairman of the Board of Public Utilities Commissioners at its March 2017 annual meeting; and WHEREAS, the Council of the City of Norwich, pursuant to Chapter V, section 14 of the Charter has the power to remove for improper performance of duties, for malfeasance or misfeasance in office or for other proper cause, any the officer or employee appointed by it; and at section 15 the power, to investigate the official conduct of any department or agency of the city government or any officer or employee thereof. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORWICH, that, it appoints a committee of three members, consisting of Alderwoman Stacy Gould, Alderman Gerald 32 JOURNAL OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORWICH APRIL 17, 2017 Martin and Alderman H. Tucker Braddock as a committee to conduct an investigation and review of the performance and conduct of the council appointed officials to the Board of Public Utilities and Sewer Authority, Diana Boisclair and Robert Groner, the investigation including, but not limited to, their participation in the 2016 trip to the Kentucky Derby, their participation in other CMEEC sponsored events, and their acceptance of the positions of chairman and vice-chairman, respectively, and the powers and responsibilities attendant thereto in 2017 in disregard of the recommendations of the Norwich Ethics Commission and to report back to the council their findings and determinations at the conclusion of said review but not later than the second regular meeting to be held in June of 2017; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORWICH, that said committee shall be authorized to conduct said investigation and review and to have and be authorized to exercise all powers of the council and any committee thereof pursuant to the Charter and ordinances of the City of Norwich in the performance of their duties including those provided by Chapter V of the Charter of the City of Norwich Mayor Hinchey returned and presided over the meeting. Upon a motion of Ald. Gould, seconded by Ald. Martin, it was unanimously voted, to set a public hearing on May 1, 2017, 7:30 pm for the second reading and action for the following ordinance introduced by Ald. Martin: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 14-32 OF THE NORWICH CODE OF ORDINANCES TOINCREASE THE NUMBER OF MEMBERS ON THE COMMISSION ESTABLISHED TO EXERCISE THE POWERS OF THE NORWICH GOLF COURSE AUTHORITY FROM SEVEN TO NINE MEMBERS NOW THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORWICH that the membership of the commission exercising the powers of the Norwich Golf Course Authority be increased from seven members to nine members by amending Section 14-32 of the Norwich Code of Ordinances as follows: 1. Sec. 14-32. Created; members. Pursuant to the provisions of G.S. §§ 7-130a – 7-130w, as the same have been and may be amended from time to time, the Norwich Golf Course Authority is hereby created and shall have its principal office in city hall, Norwich, Connecticut, or such other place as may be designated, and shall consist of seven nine members to be appointed by the city council who shall be residents of the City of Norwich and who shall serve for two-year terms, or until their successors shall be duly appointed. 2. The two members appointed pursuant to this ordinance shall serve initial terms to expire January 23, 2019, or until their successors shall be duly appointed. Upon a motion of Ald. Martin, seconded by Ald. Nash, it was unanimously voted, to set a public hearing on May 1, 2017, 7:30 pm for the second reading and action for the following ordinance introduced by Ald. Martin and Ald. Nash: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 3.5-1.2 OF THE NORWICH CODE OF ORDINANCES TO INCREASE THE NUMBER OF MEMBERS OF THE HARBOR MANAGEMENT COMMISSION FROM SEVEN TO NINE AND TO CHANGE THE LISTING OF THE POSITION OF CITY COUNCIL PRESIDENT TO THAT OF MAYOR 33 JOURNAL OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORWICH APRIL 17, 2017 NOW THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORWICH that section 3.5-1.2 of the Norwich Code of Ordinances be amended to increase the number of members of the Harbor Management Commission from seven to nine and to change the listing of the chief elected official to the present title of the position as follows: 1. Sec. 3.5-1.2. – Establishment, membership and compensation of harbor management commission. (a) There shall be a harbor management commission which shall consist of seven nine members: two members shall be selected from among the Norwich city council; one member shall be the city manager or his/her designee; and four six members who shall have some demonstrable prior interest or involvement in matters connected with harbor activity shall be appointed by the city manager with the approval of the city council. The harbormaster, city council president mayor, planning director, recreation director, parks director and a representative of the inland wetlands, watercourses and conservation committee shall serve as ex officio members of the commission, without vote. (b) No regular member of the harbor management commission shall receive compensation for service but may be reimbursed for any necessary expenses. 3. The two members appointed pursuant to this ordinance shall serve initial terms to expire December 7, 2017, or until their successors shall be duly appointed. Upon motion to Ald.Gould, seconded by Ald. Nash, it was unanimously voted to adjourn at 8:20 pm. ASSISTANT CITY CLERK 34