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JOURNAL OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORWICH JANUARY 2, 2018 The regular meeting of the Council of the City of Norwich was held January 2, 2018, at 7:30 PM in Council Chambers. Present: Mayor Nystrom, Ald. Nash, Gould, Philbrick, DeLucia and Browning. City Manager Salomone and Corporation Counsel Michael Driscoll were also in attendance. Ald. Burnham was absent due to a family emergency. Mayor Nystrom presided. Ald. Browning read the opening prayer and Ald. Philbrick led the members in the Pledge of Allegiance. Upon a motion of Ald. Gould, seconded by Ald. Philbrick, it was unanimously voted to adopt the minutes of December 4, 5 and 18, 2017. State of the City Address: Mayor Nystrom City Of Norwich Office of the Mayor Peter Albert Nystrom Mayor Peter Albert Nystrom State of the City Address – January 2, 2018 Good evening everyone and thank you for coming to tonight‘s council meeting. Tonight we hope to continue a process that actually started two years ago. We are in a better position to handle the loss of state revenue and the difficult choices still ahead. Our efforts to control and reduce spending and acknowledge the burden that taxes create for our citizens provides for us a blueprint for the near future. Over the last 2 years, our City Treasurer has managed the cities accounts and investments, generating new income through these efforts, securing savings and lowering the cost of managing these funds. Through the efforts of our City Manager we are continuing to realize savings through stronger negotiations with our employees. It is important that we find additional future savings as we complete the pension agreement pending before this Council with a majority of our unions. The City Manager, Human Resources and finance departments, as a matter of policy, are reviewing employee benefit packages and are proposing adjustments to make them more financially sustainable each time a union contract is up for negotiations in the future. Additional efforts by our Finance Department and our Municipal Bond Council found savings of just under a quarter of one million dollars back in March of 2017. This concerned the refinancing of 2009 General Obligation Bonds. During this process Standard and Poors affirmed Norwich’s AA Bond rating. The past City Council made it a priority to put properties back on the tax rolls. These efforts are continuing. Further review of all city department budgets and city consolidation must be on the table. Recently we moved the Human Services Department to City Hall and have successfully marketed 80 Broadway which helps our Grand List. Recently in the Norwich Bulletin the Norwich Community 1 JOURNAL OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORWICH JANUARY 2, 2018 Development Corporation reported significant investment occurring in our downtown. Their analysis showed that up to $10 million dollars has been invested in downtown through the efforts of a local bank, restaurant expansions, and private investments targeting new residential opportunities. At the heart of this effort is the opening of new offices of NCDC and their successful incubator business known as Foundry 66. It should be noted that in a very short time, the available space for additional new small businesses will grow as the second floor is slated to open. At this time I want to also acknowledge the seamless transition at our Norwich Police Department as former Chief Louis Fusaro retired and Patrick Daley assumed the role of Chief, followed by the promotions of other officers to Deputy Chief, Captains, and Lieutenants. On a special note, the city of Norwich made the top 101 safest cities in the United States and ranked #3 in CT according to Safehome.org. This is a direct result of the efforts of our Police Department, our community policing models, and their outstanding service. This finding is a result of a combination of FBI reports and other law enforcement demographics including population density, unemployment rates and income levels. To learn more go to https://www.safehome.org/safest-cities/ct/ . Tonight we begin this journey together as a new Council and I am confident that our members will work together. While services are needed and must be provided to our citizens, we cannot lose sight that they, our taxpayers, are the ones paying the bill. During the recent campaign I talked about the promise of a new Norwich that prepares itself to be ready to accept challenges. Tonight I’ll outline some of those. First I’d like to speak about preparing the City of Norwich for further private sector investment and how that investment will promote the view of Norwich as a regional asset. Perhaps some small towns could contract for services for a fee from departments such as Public Works, Police, and Fire. It is worthy to note that our Paid and Volunteer Fire Departments through municipal aid currently work as a regional asset. Norwich’s role as the municipal utility provider for the development of the Preston Riverwalk will undoubtedly provide additional revenue, helping to grow the 10% payment to the city by the Norwich Public Utilities. But we must also acknowledge that this is years away. It is just one example of the city identifying new sources of revenue as we continue to deal with the politics of Hartford and the continued loss of State revenue. For example, I would urge the City Council to support a resolution where the state would authorize cities like Norwich the right to collect a daily occupancy fee in the city’s hotels. Additional new revenue may be found as the prior City Council gave notice and voted to notify that the city would be looking for 12% from NPU this year. This will have to be negotiated with the NPU Board and Commission. In addition to our municipal role here, it is imperative that we focus on economic opportunities to ensure that our downtown and our city grow. As an example, the investment of the new development on the 320 unit Ponemah project shows the city has supportive infrastructure work to do as well as guiding further private development there. In total, between Phase 1 & 2 this project will be at least $80MM by the time it is complete. 2 JOURNAL OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORWICH JANUARY 2, 2018 In 2010 the voters of our city passed a municipal bond providing for a private sector partnership for investment in downtown which is one of the main reasons why we are seeing private investment now. Looking ahead those three programs, which included grant, rental rebate and loan components, need to be renewed and expanded. As this new plan unfolds, we will have to follow our Plan of Conservation and Development. Therefore I am proposing additional areas of our city be included in the downtown bond program, for example the area of Greenville, focusing on the North Main and Central Avenue sections and the west side of Norwich, including lower West Thames Street, High Street, Mechanic, West Main Street, and upper Shipping Street. The goal of this is to build on what we have learned about a focused effort to encourage private development with well designed programs identified in the POCD. This will first require a complete examination and explanation of the pros and cons of the program over the last 7 years and how those benefits can be expanded. The final authority of this proposal, however, rests with the voters, as this concept must go to referendum in November of 2018 for their approval. Another opportunity for self investment is focusing on our waterfront. Previously in my last term as mayor, I began discussions with highway transportation people at the Federal level to change the highway designations through downtown, re-designating Route 2 as Scenic Route 2A. Route 2 as it is now known, would change and would flow over 395S and route 2A east reconnecting in Preston. This change would allow us to expand and enhance access to the waterfront and its uses. It would also remove thousands of vehicles, large and small, whose sole purpose is just to pass through our city, resulting in less damage to our roads and bridges and improving the air quality as well. All of these discussions are focusing on making Norwich a destination instead of a pass-through city. Focusing on reducing and slowing traffic down is a key component in improving the quality of life downtown and surrounding areas. Just as an aside, the State’s redesign of Route 82 is still pending. Our strong opposition to a rotary expansion experiment is still on the table and is still our responsibility. Working with the State of Ct DOT the new design must incorporate features that enhance development and investments in our city, not harm it. We should also be aware that as the upgrades to the rail lines continue from New London to Palmer, MA our city should emphasize new business opportunities for companies located along the rail lines in the city of Norwich. Open discussions with them and how we can improve their own business models could enhance growth for them and additional jobs for our city. Even with the EPA floodway designation of Shipping Street, the active rail lines could still provide business opportunities above the floodway demarcation. The City Council and the Board of Education should discuss the potential savings realized by the consolidation of the number of elementary schools that we operate. We can use the information gained from the past consolidation effort. I am proposing that the council and the Board of Ed create a building consolidation committee. A greater emphasis must include a committee comprised of teachers from every elementary school as we look to redesign our school system. 3 JOURNAL OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORWICH JANUARY 2, 2018 During the fall, much discussion often focused on the City’s role in providing access to recreation programs and healthy choices for children after school. Therefore, I would ask people from the private and public sector for their ideas in forming a scholarship program. The scholarship program would provide assistance to those children who otherwise would not have access to Norwich based programs such as PAL, Norwich Little League, Norwich Recreation programs, etc. As part of gaining access, some component of community service might be considered as entry into the program. Existing examples currently operate in our local schools and could be adapted as a model. Tonight I would ask our Recreation Director and our Recreation Advisory Board to oversee this concept and report back to the City Council. My statement tonight is intended to acknowledge a number of assets we have in our city. Those include two active rail lines, our beautiful waterfront, the Industrial Park including Dodd Stadium, current private investment occurring in downtown, the role that the NPU continues to play, not just in the city of Norwich, but in the future site in Preston. Perhaps our greatest asset for current and new residents and businesses is our commitment to holding the line on spending and reducing taxes by our actions not just our words. Further enhancement of public/private partnerships can be cornerstone for new opportunities for our citizens. Together it can lead us to enhanced revenue, a larger tax base and a better quality of life for all of our citizens. Thank you and good night!!!!! President Pro Tem Nash read the following Proclamation: PROCLAMATION WHEREAS, the Norwich Youth Football League, part of the Southern New England Youth Football Conference, is comprised of approximately two hundred fifty student athletes in football and cheer; and WHEREAS, under the guidance and leadership of Johnny Burns in 2014, Alonzo Combs in 2016 and Joshua Howarth in 2017 the Norwich Youth Football League has grown into a strong team, a force to be reckoned with; and WHEREAS, Norwich Youth Football League has shown what great players they are as they won eleven championships and four Super bowls, have finished two perfect seasons and were invited to participate in the national tournament in Virginia, the Rose City is proud of their team; and WHEREAS, the Norwich Youth Football League has won numerous championships in Cheerleading competitions with coach Rhonda Exums hard work and dedication in 2014 they clinched the Junior Large Division, Micro Large Division, 2015 the Senior Large Division, the Junior Large Division, the Micro Small Division, 2016 the Senior Large Division and Junior Large Division; and WHEREAS, we commend the Norwich Youth Football League and Cheerleading, all the players, managers and coaches for their dedication and commitment to the sport and to those principles of good sportsmanship and team play which such activity endorses and for the honor that they have brought to themselves and our community. 4 JOURNAL OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORWICH JANUARY 2, 2018 NOW THEREFORE, I, MAYOR PETER ALBERT NYSTROM, NORWICH CITY COUNCIL PRESIDENT PRO TEM, WILLIAM NASH ON BEHALF OF THE NORWICH CITY COUNCIL AND THE CITIZENS OF THE CITY OF NORWICH, do hereby proclaim Tuesday, January 2, 2018 as Norwich Youth Football League Day in the City of Norwich. Dated this Second Day of January, 2018 Peter Albert Nystrom William Nash Mayor President Pro Tem Mayor Nystrom calls for the second reading and action on: AN ORDINANCE TO BE LISTED AS SECTION 2-23 OF THE NORWICH CODE OF ORDINANCES CONCERNING MUNICIPAL ELECTRIC UTILITY COOPERATIVES AND ESTABLISHING THE POSITION OF A MUNICIPAL REPRESENTATIVE TO BE APPOINTED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORWICH Upon a motion Ald. Gould, seconded President Pro Tem Nash, it was unanimously voted to waive the reading of the full text and incorporate it into the minutes. Upon a motion of Ald. Gould, seconded by Ald. Philbrick, it was unanimously voted to put the following ordinance introduced by Mayor Nystrom on the floor: AN ORDINANCE TO BE LISTED AS SECTION 2-23 OF THE NORWICH CODE OF ORDINANCES CONCERNING MUNICIPAL ELECTRIC UTILITY COOPERATIVES AND ESTABLISHING THE POSITION OF A MUNICIPAL REPRESENTATIVE TO BE APPOINTED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORWICH WHEREAS, Connecticut Public Act No. 17-73 “An Act Concerning Municipal Electric Utility Cooperatives” was passed by the Connecticut General Assembly and made effective October 1, 2017; and WHEREAS, said Public Act provides that the managing body of a municipal electric utility cooperative shall be a cooperative utility board charged with carrying out the corporate purposes and powers of the municipal energy electric cooperative with representatives to be appointed by each member of a municipal electric utility and by one representative to be appointed by the legislative body of each municipality in which a member of municipal electric utility operates; and WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners of the Norwich Department of Public Utilities appoints representatives to the Connecticut Municipal Electric Energy Cooperative (“CMEEC”) and the Council of the City of Norwich, pursuant to Public Act No. 17-73 is authorized to appoint a municipal representative to the CMEEC Board. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORWICH Section 2-23 - Norwich Ratepayer Representative to CMEEC (a) Purpose 5 JOURNAL OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORWICH JANUARY 2, 2018 The position of a municipal representative for the City of Norwich to be made pursuant to Public Act No. 17-73, amending Connecticut General Statute (“C.G.S.”) §7-233c of Chapter 101a of the C.G.S., effective October 1, 2017, is hereby established by the Council of the City of Norwich to provide for additional representation for the City of Norwich on the governing body of the Connecticut Municipal Electric Energy Cooperative. This representative shall be appointed to the cooperative utility board of the Connecticut Municipal Electric Energy Cooperative by the Council of the City of Norwich by a resolution duly adopted and the position shall be titled the “Norwich Ratepayer Representative to CMEEC.” (b) Qualifications Any person to be appointed to the cooperative utility board of the Connecticut Municipal Electric Energy Cooperative by the Council of the City of Norwich (the Norwich Ratepayer Representative to CMEEC) shall be: 1) An elector of the City of Norwich; 2) A residential or commercial ratepayer of Norwich Public Utilities, who, at the time of appointment, owes only current residential or commercial utility charges to Norwich Public Utilities and is not delinquent in the payment of any such charges; 3) An individual who does not hold other official positions in and is not employed by (a) the governing body of Norwich Public Utilities; (b) the City of Norwich; (c) the governing body of any other municipal electric utility which is a member of the CMEEC; (d) any municipality in which any other member municipal electric utility operates, or (e) The Connecticut Municipal Electric Energy Cooperative or any other municipal electric energy cooperative; 4) The qualifications primarily to be considered for the Norwich Ratepayer Representative to CMEEC shall include: a) Professional or other expertise likely to be of assistance to the cooperative utility board in formulating opinions and directions relative to electric procurement and electrical generation strategy, contracting and management; and b) The ability to represent residential and commercial ratepayers of Norwich Public Utilities; and c) The possession of adequate availability, time, and resources to permit preparation and participation in proceedings on the cooperative utility board of CMEEC; and 5) Any Norwich Ratepayer Representative to CMEEC who shall cease to possess any of the qualifications enumerated in subsections 1), 2), and 3) herein shall forthwith forfeit the office, which shall be deemed vacant and the vacancy shall be filled by the Council of the City of Norwich for the unexpired term. 6 JOURNAL OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORWICH JANUARY 2, 2018 6) Any Norwich Ratepayer Representative, following initial appointment by the Council of the City of Norwich, shall be required to take and successfully complete the ethics training program then offered to and required of city department heads appointed by the city manager prior to attending any meeting of the cooperative utility board of the Connecticut Municipal Electric Energy Cooperative as the Norwich Ratepayer Representative, and shall be subject to applicable requirements as to additional or continuous ethics training required of such department heads while serving as the Norwich Ratepayer Representative. (c) Term of Office and Method of Appointment The Norwich Ratepayer Representative to CMEEC shall be appointed by the Council of the City of Norwich to a two year term commencing as of January 15, 2018 and biennially thereafter. The same person may be reappointed to additional terms. (d) Duties and Responsibilities The Norwich Ratepayer Representative to CMEEC shall exercise all powers and carry out all duties and responsibilities established and provided for in Chapter 101a of the Connecticut General Statutes as amended by P.A. No. 17-73 and as they may be amended from time to time. (e) Compensation and Reimbursement The Norwich Ratepayer Representative to CMEEC may receive such salary or compensation and expense reimbursement as may be determined by the CMEEC by-laws for each meeting of the cooperative utility board or committee thereof actually attended, or as otherwise may be provided for in said by-laws or this ordinance, and said sum shall be payment in full for such services. Such representatives shall receive no salary, compensation or expense reimbursement from the City of Norwich. Any conflicting ordinances of the City of Norwich notwithstanding, CMEEC may reimburse such representatives for expenses for travel, both within and without the state, incurred in connection with services as a designated representative on such board. (f) Effective Date This ordinance shall take effect ten (10) days following its publication in a newspaper having general circulation in the City of Norwich following passage. On a vote of 6-0 motion passes. An oral report by Ronald Nossek from the Audit firm of Blum Shapiro PC. Upon a motion of President Pro Tem Nash, seconded by Ald. Gould , it was unanimously voted to accept the 2017 year end summary report from Chairman Michael Menders regarding the Commission for Persons with Disabilities. Upon a motion of Ald. Philbrick, seconded by Ald. Gould, it was unanimously voted to accept the letter of resignation of Michael Menders from the Commission for Persons with Disabilities thanking him for his service. City Managers Report: 7 JOURNAL OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORWICH JANUARY 2, 2018 To: Mayor Nystrom and members of the City Council From: John Salomone, City Manager Subject: City Manager’s Report Date: January 2, 2018 Happy New Year! I met with Abby Dolliver and staff regarding Alliance Funding for the coming year. The Alliance District program is a targeted investment in Connecticut’s 33 lowest-performing districts. Connecticut General Statue Section 10-262u establishes a process for identifying Alliance Districts and allocating increased Education Cost Sharing (ECS) funding to support district strategies. This program assists the education experience and outcome of thousands of underserved students and families throughout the state. My assistant and I met with Jim O’Shea of Achievement Unlimited of CT. Jim will be the facilitator for the special meeting of the Council and invited department heads that will be held on January 20th at Foundry 66 in downtown Norwich. Jim has extensive experience in facilitating retreats of this nature and has had community planning experience in Norwich. He will work with my assistant to supply a written report for the council regarding the outcomes of the meeting. The City’s new website has been launched successfully and press releases were sent to the local media. The focus of the website was redesigned with a focus on mobile users who now make up approximately 50% of the daily inquires. It provides the City with a stronger platform to introduce more transactional features in addition to on-line tax payments. Future enhancements will include on-line pavilion rental and building permit fees. Press releases were also sent to inform taxpayers that they can pay their tax bill at local the local People’s bank branches during the month of January. The lines have been longer than normal at the tax office even with the cold weather. I would like to remind everyone that the City still offers online payment, mail and night drop in addition to in-person payments. Mayor Nystrom called for citizen comment. Dale Plummer, 25 Broadway, spoke in favor of resolution #4 stating the goal is to get the Reid & Hughes building back on the tax rolls with people living in it and stores on the first floor. He also talked about developers using tax credits. Nina Barclay, 3 Lathrop Ln, spoke on resolution #4 and spoke on the positive restoration of the Wauregan and Foundry 66 and looks forward to seeing this project succeed. Susan Masse, 1 Sachem Ter., stated that Dan Topalis, Norwich Arts Center, is in favor of supporting resolution #4. She also stated she is also in favor and thinks it is wise to invest in one’s self. William Allen, 25 Broadway, spoke regarding resolution #4 stating it is a positive investment and step forward not to destroy the Reid & Hughes building. 8 JOURNAL OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORWICH JANUARY 2, 2018 Shiela Hayes, 382 Laurel Hill Ave, asked to have questions answered regarding resolution #4. She asked what the plan was after the 60 days are up, asked if the City talked to the State concerning the building and if all fails what the City plans for this property. Mayor Nystrom declared citizen comment closed. President Pro Tem Nash motioned, seconded by Ald. Delucia, to put the following resolution introduced by President Pro Tem Nash on the floor. Upon a motion of President Pro Tem Nash, seconded by Ald. Gould, it was unanimously voted to amend the following resolution to remove the word “since” in paragraph 2. WHEREAS, the Council of the City of Norwich, by resolution adopted January 6, 2014, noted the efforts of the St. Patrick's Day Parade Committee to organize a St. Patrick's Day Parade funded by private contributions and sponsorships, and also recognized the planned St. Patrick's Day Parade as a City of Norwich function; and WHEREAS, St. Patrick's Day Parades so organized, have been held annually in March; and WHEREAS, local business owners, Norwich residents and other interested individuals, assisted by the Norwich Community Development Corporation, have joined together as the St. Patrick's Day Parade Committee to organize, promote and present a St. Patrick's Day Parade in downtown Norwich to be held on Sunday, March 4, 2018, the parade to be funded by private contributions and sponsorships. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORWICH that it recognizes the planned St. Patrick's Day Parade as a City of Norwich function, and welcomes the participants and spectators who will come to Norwich on March 4, 2018 for the event, inviting them to enjoy the hospitality and entertainments provided with this event by its sponsors and the ambience of downtown Norwich; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORWICH that the Council of the City of Norwich offers its thanks and appreciation to the St. Patrick's Day Parade Committee and all donors and sponsors for their efforts. Motion passes on a vote of 6-0. Upon a motion of Ald. Gould, seconded by Ald. DeLucia, it was unanimously voted to adopt the following resolution introduced by President Pro Tem Nash and Ald. Gould. BE IT RESOLVED that the below named be re-appointed as regular members of the Norwich Baseball Stadium Authority with a term to expire on October 31, 2019 or until a successor is appointed: Thomas L. Cummings (D) Upon a motion of Ald. Gould, seconded by Ald. DeLucia, it was unanimously voted to adopt the following resolution introduced by Ald. Gould. WHEREAS, the Council of the City of Norwich by resolution adopted on November 30, 2017 appointed a committee to review the condition of the property known as 347 Central Avenue (map 87, block 1, 9 JOURNAL OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORWICH JANUARY 2, 2018 lot 67) and to make a recommendation to the Council regarding an appropriate disposition of the property; and WHEREAS, said Committee, known as the 347 Central Avenue Committee of Sale, recommends disposing of the property through a request for proposals process, which recommendation the Council accepts; NOW THEREFORE, be it resolved by the Council of the City of Norwich that the 347 Central Avenue Committee of Sale be and hereby is authorized, with such assistance as City Manager John Salomone authorizes, to issue a request for proposals for the property known as 347 Central Avenue containing such terms and conditions as it deems appropriate; to evaluate all responses to the request for proposals, and to report its recommendation or recommendations as to a preferred developer to the Council by the first meeting of May, 2018; the Council reserving for itself all final decisions with respect to the disposition of the property and/or the selection of a preferred developer. Upon a motion of Ald. Philbrick, seconded by Ald. Gould, it was unanimously voted to adopt the following resolution introduced by Mayor Nystrom and Ald. Gould. WHEREAS, the Council of the City of Norwich, by resolution adopted on August 21, 2017 authorized City Manager John Salomone to enter a Development Agreement with the Women's Institute Realty of Connecticut, Inc. (Women's Institute) or its nominee or assignee pertaining to the development of the property located at 193-201 Main Street known as the Reid & Hughes Building (Building); and WHEREAS, the City of Norwich and the Women's Institute entered into a Development Agreement. dated August 24, 2017 requiring the Women's Institute to complete its Stabilization Assessment and Due Diligence periods for evaluation of the property within 90 days and to obtain all necessary financing and funding for the stabilization of the Building within 90 days; and WHEREAS, the Women's Institute com pleted its Stabilization Assessment and Due Diligence evaluations, filed for and received a variance in use from the Norwich Zoning Board of Appeals, and obtained financing and funding commitments totaling $500,000 for the stabilization phase of the project, but by an email dated November 22, 2017 requested a 30 day extension of the Development Agreement to permit it to continue to explore the possibility of a greater portion of the financi ng being by grant commitments or non-recourse, and requested an opportunity to meet with the Council for the City of Norwich within the 30 day extension to further present its request; and WHEREAS, the Council of the City of Norwich by resolution adopted December 4, 2017 granted the 30 day extension and provided the Women's Institute the opportunity to meet with the Council of the City of Norwich on December 18, 2017, which meeting took place and during which time, the Women's Institute requested an additional two to three month extension to continue its efforts to obtain additional grant commitments for the stabilization phase of the project and/or financial terms including a greater portion of any loan being non-recourse; and WHEREAS, the Council of the City of Norwich, having considered the request, finds that granting an extension of 60 days as to the requirements of the Development Agreement with respect to the obtaining of financing and the commencement of stabilization of the structure, the extension to commence January 3, 2018, is in the best interest of the City of Norwich. 10 JOURNAL OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORWICH JANUARY 2, 2018 NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORWICH that an extension of 60 days commencing January 3, 2018 to the requirements of the Development Agreement relative to the obtaining of financing and the commencement of stabilization of the structure, be and hereby is approved and granted, and that City Manager John Salomone be and hereby is authorized and directed to notify the Women's Institute that the Council has agreed to extend for an additional 60 days the financing and funding obligations of the Development Agreement with respect to the stabilization phase and to the commencement of stabilization to permit the Women's Institute continues to negotiate its financing and/ or explore alternate financing or funding, the 60 day extension to terminate on March 4, 2018. Upon a motion of Ald. Gould, seconded by President Pro Tem Nash, it was unanimously voted to adopt the following resolution introduced by Ald. Gould, Philbrick and DeLucia. BE IT RESOLVED that the individual listed below named be appointed as the Norwich Ratepayer Representative to CMEEC with a term begin on January 15, 2018 and to expire on January 15, 2020 or until a successor is appointed: Rashid Haynes (R) Upon a motion of Ald. Gould, seconded by Ald. DeLucia, it was unanimously voted to adopt the following resolution introduced by Ald. Gould, Philbrick and DeLucia. BE IT RESOLVED that the below named be appointed as a regular member of the Building Code Board of Appeals with a term to expire on January 7, 2020 or until a successor is appointed: Robert Phoenix (IT) Upon motion of Ald. Gould, seconded by President Pro Tem Nash, it was unanimously voted to adjourn at 8:45 P.M. City Clerk 11