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AGENDA – MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORWICH May 7, 2018 7:30 PM PRAYER PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ADOPTION OF MINUTES: April 2, 12 and 16, 2018 PETITION AND COMMUNICATION 1. Letter of resignation of Hector Baillargeon from the Board of Commissioners of the Norwich Housing Authority. PUBLIC HEARING 1. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTIONS 7-132.2 AND 7-131.4(c) OF ARTICLE VI OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES REGARDING THE SIZE AND REPLENISHMENT OF THE GENERAL FUND UNRESTRICTED FUND BALANCE (to be withdrawn by sponsors) CITY MANAGER’S REPORT CITIZENS COMMENT ON RESOLUTIONS NEW BUSINESS-RESOLUTIONS 1. Relative to an amendment of the 2018-19 budget for adjustments to revenues. 2. Relative to an amendment of the 2018-19 budget for expenditure reductions as enumerated in Exhibit 1. 3. Relative to an amendment of the 2018-19 budget for expenditure reductions as enumerated in Exhibit 2. 4. Relative to an amendment of the 2018-19 budget for expenditure reductions as enumerated in Exhibit 3. 5. Relative to an amendment of the 2018-19 budget for expenditure reductions as enumerated in Exhibit 4. 6. Relative to an amendment of the 2018-19 budget for expenditure reductions as enumerated in Exhibit 5. 7. Relative to tentative adoption of the preliminary budget for Fiscal Year 2018- 2019. 8. Relative to the sale of beer and wine at “The Rose Arts” festival at Chelsea Parade. 9. Relative to an appointment of a regular member to the Commission for the Persons with Disabilities. 10. Relative to an appointment of a regular member to the Community Development Advisory Committee. 11. Relative to a reappointment of a regular member to the Board of Public Utilities Commissioners (Sewer Authority). 12. Relative to an appointment of a regular member to the Norwich Housing Authority. 13. Relative to an appointment as an alternate member of the Personnel and Pension Board. 14. Relative to joining a class action lawsuit regarding an opioid lawsuit. 15. Relative to establishing Village District guidelines (to be referred to the Commission on the City Plan). NEW BUSINESS-ORDINANCES 1. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTIONS 7-132.2, 7-131.3, AND 7-131.4(c) OF ARTICLE VI OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES REGARDING THE SIZE, USE, AND REPLENISHMENT OF THE GENERAL FUND UNRESTRICTED FUND BALANCE 2. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING REGULATIONS OF THE CITY OF NORWICH, CONTAINED IN THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN BY ADDING REGULATIONS FOR A VILLAGE DISTRICT OVERLAY AS SECTION 3.10 OF THE ZONING REGULATIONS (to be referred to the Commission on the City Plan). 3. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF NORWICH, ACCOMPANYING THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF NORWICH BY DEFINING THE LIMITS OF THE NORWICHTOWN VILLAGE DISTRICT (to be referred to the Commission on the City Plan). City Clerk  PUBLIC HEARING #1 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTIONS 7-132.2 AND 7-131.4(c) OF ARTICLE VI OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES REGARDING THE SIZE AND REPLENISHMENT OF THE GENERAL FUND UNRESTRICTED FUND BALANCE BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORWICH THAT: Section 1. This ordinance shall take effect 10 days following passage and publication and continuing in effect until June 30, 2022, unless sooner amended or repealed. Section 2. Sections 7-131.2 and 7-131.4(c) of article VI of the code of ordinances be and hereby are, amended as follows: Sec. 7-131.2. - Size of unrestricted fund balance. The city shall accumulate a UFB of not less than 12 10 percent of the current fiscal year's budgeted expenditures and operating transfers. Sec. 7-131.3. - Permitted uses of unrestricted fund balance. UFB may be used to absorb operating deficits caused by unanticipated, unbudgeted revenue shortfalls or expenditure overages which cannot be mitigated by utilizing the contingency appropriation. However, UFB shall not may be used in the place of normal operating revenues in the annual budget process. Sec. 7-131.4. - Replenishment of unrestricted fund balance. Should the unrestricted fund balance of the general fund, having reached the minimum level set in 7-131.2, fall below that minimum level, in the fiscal year following such occurrence, the city shall increase the contingency appropriation called for in 7-131.1 according to the following schedule: (a) If the UFB is below eight percent of the current fiscal year's budgeted expenditures and operating transfers, the city shall restore UFB to the eight- percent level within two budget cycles. (b) If the UFB is greater than eight percent, but below ten percent of the current fiscal year's budgeted expenditures and operating transfers, the city shall restore UFB to the ten-percent level within five budget cycles.  (c) If the UFB is greater than ten percent, but below 12 percent of the current fiscal year's budgeted expenditures and operating transfers, the city shall restore UFB to the 12-percent level within five budget cycles. Purpose: To temporarily lower the minimum size of the General Fund unrestricted fund balance to 10% and to remove the requirement to increase it beyond 10% until July 1, 2022. Mayor Peter A. Nystrom President Pro Tem William Nash Alderwoman Stacy Gould Alderwoman Joanne Philbrick  Resolution 1 Relative to an amendment of the 2018-19 budget for adjustments to revenues. RESOLVED, that the budget for Fiscal Year 2018-19, as proposed on April 2, 2018, be amended by the attached Revenue Adjustments. Mayor Peter A. Nystrom President Pro Tem William Nash Revenue Adjustments Difference between 2017‐18 2018‐19 2018‐19 Proposed and General Fund Revenues Budget Proposed Revised Revised Notes 70201 Current Year Levy ‐ RE & PP 128,000 Increase in collectible grand list after BAA 70202 Prior Year Levies 1,934,000 1,667,000 1,800,000 133,000 Will be hiring a new firm for delinquent 70203 Interest & Lien Fees 988,000 823,000 900,000 77,000 taxes during the next month 70208 Motor Vehicle Taxes 36,000 Increase in collectible grand list after BAA 70234 Recording Fees 353,000 343,000 345,000 2,000 Update in estimate 70246 City Property 115,000 107,000 113,000 6,000 Update in estimate PPC has been operating at a surplus for the 79320 Operating Transfer from PPC 0 0 30,000 30,000 past few years. 77064 Blight Citations 17,000 25,000 26,000 1,000 Update in estimate Unrestricted Fund Balance 0 0 200,000 200,000 Would require change in UFB policy 613,000 Difference between City Consolidation District 2017‐18 2018‐19 2018‐19 Proposed and Revenues Budget Proposed Revised Revised 70201 Current Year Levy ‐ RE & PP 5,000 Increase in collectible grand list after BAA 70208 Motor Vehicle Taxes 2,000 Increase in collectible grand list after BAA 70294 Unrestricted Fund Balance 311,000 0 280,000 280,000 Reduce CCD fund balance to 2.5% 287,000 Difference between Town Consolidation District 2017‐18 2018‐19 2018‐19 Proposed and Revenues Budget Proposed Revised Revised 70201 Current Year Levy ‐ RE & PP 1,000 Increase in collectible grand list after BAA 1,000  Resolution 2 Relative to an amendment of the 2018-19 budget for expenditure reductions as enumerated in Exhibit 1. RESOLVED, that the budget for Fiscal Year 2018-19, as proposed on April 2, 2018, be amended by the expenditure reductions as enumerated in the attached Exhibit 1. Mayor Peter A. Nystrom President Pro Tem William Nash Exhibit 1 Page Org Obj Description Amount Notes/ Impact General Fund Level 1 Reductions Non‐Departmental Insurance 116 01090 80073 Reduce insurance for CIRMA distribution (20,000) Estimated distribution from CIRMA Non‐Departmental Street Lighting 116 01090 80035 Decrease for LED lighting project (60,000) No impact ‐ update in estimate. City Manager 54 01011 80015 Reduce professional services (5,000) Won't be able to hire outside professionals to evaluate projects or initiatives Finance 56 01012 80015 Professional Services (7,000) All credit card fees will be netted with related revenues Finance 56 01012 80021 Materials & Supplies (1,000) Will seek to further reduce the volume of printed material Finance 56 01012 80037 Mileage (1,000) Less mileage needed if staff is attending less training Finance 56 01012 80038 Advertising (1,000) No bid/RFP or other advertising will be done unless required by law Finance 56 01012 80039 Printing (1,000) May send delinquent notices on postcards rather than letters Finance Reduce Training Less training will lead to staff not being as effective and efficient as they could be. 56 01012 80059 (2,000) Human Resources 63 01014 80014 Reduce Overtime (1,100) OT is used for administering tests Human Resources 63 01014 80057 Reduce Dues & Subscriptions (1,200) Human Resources 63 01014 80059 Reduce Training (900) Human Resources 63 01014 80167 Reduce Education Incentive (2,000) Mandated by union contracts, but often not fully utilized. 01021 80012 Eliminate 4 vacant Police Officer positions (81,504) Less police presence. City may need to send back some Federal COPS grant funding Police 71 01021 89999 slated to be phased‐in in the proposed budget (24,132) received in prior years. 71 01021 80017 Reduce Replacement Cost (50,000) Eliminate funding for Employment Case Human Services Funding approved in CDBG 90 01033 80012 Manager wages in General Fund (18,750) 01042 80012 (60,228) Less productivity in park and cemetery maintenance as well as tree trimming / removal Public Works‐Street Maintenance Eliminate Crew Leader 104 01042 89999 (19,889) operations. Also, this position drives a plow truck in the winter. Planning & Neighborhood Services 109 01064 80014 Reduce Overtime (1,000) Planning & Neighborhood Services 109 01064 80015 Reduce professional services (5,200) Planning & Neighborhood Services 109 01064 80037 Reduce Mileage (500) Planning & Neighborhood Services 109 01064 80057 Reduce Dues, Licenses, Subscriptions (1,000) Planning & Neighborhood Services 109 01064 80059 Reduce Training (600) Planning & Neighborhood Services 109 01064 80103 Reduce Historic District (1,638) Emergency Management 123 01091 80040 Reduce Building & Grounds Maintenance (4,604) All Departments Reduce Health Insurance Fund contribution Should not significantly impact the funding of the Health Insurance Fund Various Various 89999 (98,500) All Departments Various Various 89999 Reduce Workers Comp Fund contribution (98,200) Should not significantly impact the funding of the WC Fund Net Increase/(Decrease) in Expenditures (568,945) CCD Level 1 Reductions Fringe Benefits 127 02020 89999 Reduce Health Insurance Fund contribution (20,256) Should not significantly impact the funding of the Health Insurance Fund Fringe Benefits 127 02020 89999 Reduce Workers Comp Fund contribution (35,800) Should not significantly impact the funding of the WC Fund Net Increase/(Decrease) in Expenditures (56,056) TCD Level 1 Reductions Workers' Compensation 128 S2300 89IS0 Reduce Workers Comp Fund contribution (10,900) Should not significantly impact the funding of the WC Fund Net Increase/(Decrease) in Expenditures (10,900)  Resolution 3 Relative to an amendment of the 2018-19 budget for expenditure reductions as enumerated in Exhibit 2. RESOLVED, that the budget for Fiscal Year 2018-19, as proposed on April 2, 2018, be amended by the expenditure reductions as enumerated in the attached Exhibit 2. Mayor Peter A. Nystrom President Pro Tem William Nash Exhibit 2 Page Org Obj Description Amount Notes/ Impact General Fund Level 2 Reductions City Manager 54 01011 80059 Reduce Training (2,000) Will not attend ICMA conference 01012 80012 (21,765) Higher paid positions will be doing work of lower paid positions. Less time to work on Finance 56 01012 89999 (950) Layoff shared Clerk position delinquent tax collections, efficiency projects, scanning land records, and customer 01016 80012 (21,765) City Clerk service. May reduce hours open to the public. 66 01016 89999 (950) City Clerk 66 01016 80013 Increase Seasonal/Temporary 12,000 To cover during peak times and vacations 01013 80012 (8,706) The completion of the revaluation could be delayed. Assessor staff will have less time to Assessor Reduce Clerk position to 28 hrs/week 61 01013 89999 (663) work on personal property audits Assessor 61 01013 80015 Reduce professional services (3,000) Less funding for personal property audits Staff cuts would impact office deadlines and inhibit the ability of HR to meet critical Human Resources Reduce HR Assistant to 28hrs/week 63 01014 80012 (9,855) deadlines. Law 64 01015 80135 Reduce Outside Attorneys (25,000) Less resources available for delinquent tax collections, labor disputes, etc. City Council 68 01017 Eliminate Marketing & Branding (50,000) Less exposure to potential investors Less investment in economic development, historic, and/or cultural activities and City Council Reduce Sachem Fund contribution 68 01017 89S80 (50,000) resources Police 71 01021 80012 Reduce ACO hours by 12 hours per week (6,400) Police officers will cover animal control complaints after 4pm Police 71 01021 80013 Reduce School Crossing Guards (1,400) Vacant crossing guard shifts will be filled by a police officer or left vacant Police 71 01021 80014 Reduce Overtime (5,000) Police 71 01021 80016 Reduce Clothing Allowance (4,000) Police 71 01021 80021 Reduce Materials & Supplies (2,500) Police 71 01021 80023 Reduce Gas, Oil, & Grease (1,500) Police 71 01021 80033 Reduce number of public safety cameras (4,000) Police 71 01021 80034 Reduce Postage (125) Police 71 01021 80057 Reduce Dues, Licenses, Subscriptions (500) Police 71 01021 80119 Reduce Special Investigations (500) Police 71 01021 80014 Reduce Overtime (50,000) Less police presence Increases the chance that NPD will go overbudget making necessary equipment repairs Police Reduce Equipment & Furniture Maintenance 71 01021 80032 (10,000) and replacements Police 71 01021 80059 Reduce training (10,000) Won't be able to train staff which will make them less effective at their jobs. Norwich Fire Department 75 01022 80021 Reduce Materials & Supplies (3,871) Eliminate public education, Juvenile fire setter and poster contest materials Human Services 90 01033 80011 Reduce NHS Director Salary to $91,368 (3,358) Recreation 92 01032 80011 Reduce Recreation Supervisor salary at FT (10,800) Recreation 92 01032 80012 (63,043) Eliminate Recreation Program Administrator Less staffing to coordinate recreation programs Recreation 92 01032 89999 (20,104) Charge Communications costs to grant Youth & Family Services 97 01037 80033 accounts (708) Charge Equipment & Furniture Maint costs to Youth & Family Services 97 01037 80032 grant accounts (1,080) Senior Center 94 01036 80013 Reduce PT/Seasonal (2,000) Less coverage for senior transports to medical appointments and shopping Charge Equipment & Furniture Maint costs to Senior Center 94 01036 80032 grant accounts (2,550) 01039 80012 (65,884) Increase fleet maintenance operations backlog from current backlog of about 60 jobs to Public Works ‐ Fleet Maintenance Eliminate Lead Mechanic 102 01039 89999 (20,320) over 100 jobs. Net Increase/(Decrease) in Expenditures (472,295)  Resolution 4 Relative to an amendment of the 2018-19 budget for expenditure reductions as enumerated in Exhibit 3. RESOLVED, that the budget for Fiscal Year 2018-19, as proposed on April 2, 2018, be amended by the expenditure reductions as enumerated in the attached Exhibit 3. Mayor Peter A. Nystrom President Pro Tem William Nash Exhibit 3 Page Org Obj Description Amount Notes/ Impact General Fund Level 3 Reductions 01002 80012 Reduce Accounting Assistant position to part‐ (10,096) Deposits and bank reconciliations will be delayed. Position often assists Tax Office with Treasurer 59 01002 89999 time ‐ seasonal projects, so those will also fall behind. Slow down tax office customer service during peak months. Delay the deposit and Finance Decrease Seasonal/Temporary 56 01012 80013 (4,000) processing of tax receipts. IT project backlog will fall further behind. Payroll and A/P deadlines will be increasingly Finance Decrease Overtime 56 01012 80014 (9,000) difficult to meet. Less investment in economic development, historic, and/or cultural activities and City Council Eliminate Sachem Fund contribution 68 01017 89S80 (50,000) resources Less investment in economic development, historic, and/or cultural activities and City Council Eliminate Multicultural Development Program 68 01017 (50,000) resources City Clerk 66 01016 80013 Decrease Seasonal/Temporary (5,000) Less coverage during peak times and vacations Police 71 01021 80012 Reduce ACO hours by 12 hours per week (6,500) Police officers will cover animal control complaints after 4pm Police 71 01021 80013 Reduce School Crossing Guards (2,000) Vacant crossing guard shifts will be filled by a police officer or left vacant Police 71 01021 80023 Reduce Gas, Oil, & Grease (300) Police 71 01021 80057 Reduce Dues, Licenses, Subscriptions (325) Police 71 01021 80059 Reduce Training (200) Police 71 01021 80017 Reduce Replacement Cost (50,000) Less police presence Norwich Fire Department 75 01022 80017 Reduce Replacement Cost (20,000) Increases the chances that NFD will go overbudget staffing shifts Norwich Fire Department 75 01022 80040 Reduce Building & Grounds Maintenance (1,935) Locks and security system repairs to buildings Volunteer Fire Departments Various Various Various Reduce VFD's line items by 5% (32,000) Cuts and impacts would be determined by Chiefs of volunteer departments Human Services 90 01033 80011 Reduce NHS Director Salary to $90,000 (1,368) Recreation 92 01032 80013 Reduce Lifeguards (18,160) Spaulding Pond will be staffed with lifeguards fewer hours Senior Center 94 01036 80013 Reduce PT/Seasonal (1,770) Less coverage for senior transports to medical appointments and shopping 01038 80012 (43,529) Public Works‐Engineering Eliminate one Accounting Clerk No more accommodating park scheduling and reservations, pavilion rentals, etc. 101 01038 89999 (18,617) All Departments Reduce Health Insurance Fund contribution May impact the funding of the Health Insurance Fund Various Various 89999 (98,500) All Departments Various Various 89999 Reduce Workers Comp Fund contribution (98,200) May impact the funding of the WC Fund Non‐Departmental 116 01090 80077 Reduce Otis Library 5% (50,000) Non‐Departmental 116 01090 87109 Reduce UCFS 5% (2,480) Non‐Departmental 116 01090 87110 Reduce TVCCA 5% (1,844) Net Increase/(Decrease) in Expenditures (575,824) CCD Level 3 Reductions Replacement Cost 127 02020 80017 Reduce Replacement Cost (50,000) Will increase the chances that the CCD will overspend its budget Fringe Benefits 127 02020 89999 Reduce Health Insurance Fund contribution (20,256) May impact the funding of the Health Insurance Fund Fringe Benefits 127 02020 89999 Reduce Workers Comp Fund contribution (35,800) May impact the funding of the WC Fund Net Increase/(Decrease) in Expenditures (106,056) TCD Level 3 Reductions Workers' Compensation 128 S2300 89IS0 Reduce Workers Comp Fund contribution (10,900) May impact the funding of the WC Fund Net Increase/(Decrease) in Expenditures (10,900)  Resolution 5 Relative to an amendment of the 2018-19 budget for expenditure reductions as enumerated in Exhibit 4. RESOLVED, that the budget for Fiscal Year 2018-19, as proposed on April 2, 2018, be amended by the expenditure reductions as enumerated in the attached Exhibit 4. Mayor Peter A. Nystrom President Pro Tem William Nash Exhibit 4 Page Org Obj Description Amount Notes/ Impact General Fund Level 4 Reductions Eliminate membership to Connecticut City Manager Lose access to research, training, and lobbying resources. 54 01011 80104 Conference of Municipalities (25,580) Slow down tax office customer service during peak months. Delay the deposit and Finance 56 01012 80013 Eliminate Seasonal/Temporary (3,720) processing of tax receipts. Reduce Collector of Delinquent Taxes to 28 Tax office hours will be cut and this decrease in staff will likely decrease the City's Finance 56 01012 80012 (10,096) hrs/week collection rate; thereby lowering revenues in future budgets. Finance 56 01012 80057 Dues, Licenses & Subscriptions (2,000) May not be able to submit budgets and financial statements for GFOA award programs. 01013 80012 (34,824) The completion of the revaluation will likely be delayed. Assessor staff won't have time Assessor 61 Eliminate Clerk position 01013 89999 (16,000) to work on personal property audits City Clerk 66 01016 80013 Decrease Seasonal/Temporary (5,000) Less coverage during peak times and vacations Staff cuts would impact office deadlines and inhibit the ability of HR to meet critical Human Resources 63 01014 80012 Reduce Pension Administrator to 28hrs/week (11,474) deadlines. Police 71 01021 80012 Reduce ACO hours by 18 hours per week (6,100) Police officers will cover animal control complaints after 4pm Police 71 01021 80014 Reduce Overtime (5,000) Police 71 01021 80021 Reduce Materials & Supplies (1,000) Police 71 01021 80032 Reduce Equipment & Furniture Maintenance (1,000) Police 71 01021 80033 Reduce number of public safety cameras (1,350) 01021 80012 (108,672) 71 Layoff 2 Police Officer positions Less police presence. City may need to send back some Federal COPS grant funding Police 01021 89999 1,260 received in prior years. 01021 80017 Reduce Replacement Cost (50,000) 01022 80012 (73,675) Norwich Fire Department 75 Layoff 1 Fire Inspector 01022 89999 350 Norwich Fire Department 75 01022 80021 Reduce Materials & Supplies (1,936) Further reduce office supplies Human Services 90 01033 80037 Reduce Mileage (500) Recreation 92 01032 80013 Eliminate Lifeguards (18,715) Spaulding Pond will not be staffed with lifeguards Reduce the Lead Van Driver, Van Driver, and Senior Center 94 01036 80012 (8,331) Escort Driver to 28 hrs/week Less coverage for senior transports to medical appointments and shopping Senior Center 94 01036 80013 Reduce PT/Seasonal (1,230) Senior Center 94 01036 80021 Reduce Materials & Supplies (500) Senior Center 94 01036 80037 Reduce Mileage (500) 01042 80012 (56,738) Mason and paving crews productivity decrease by about 20%. Won't be able to do in‐ Public Works‐Street Maintenance 104 Eliminate Heavy Equipment Operator 01042 89999 (19,623) house drainage projects. Also, the HEO drives a plow truck in the winter. Board of Education 112 01070 80700 Cut NPS to 1% increase (761,843) Would require an amendment to City's funding policy. This would increase the long‐ All Departments Various Various 89999 Reduce OPEB Contribution (145,057) term costs for these plans and would likely result in a downgrade in our bond rating. Net Increase/(Decrease) in Expenditures (1,368,854) CCD Level 4 Reductions Would require an amendment to City's funding policy. This would increase the long‐ Fringe Benefits 127 02020 89999 Reduce Pension Contribution (163,842) term costs for these plans and would likely result in a downgrade in our bond rating. Net Increase/(Decrease) in Expenditures (423,108)  Resolution 6 Relative to an amendment of the 2018-19 budget for expenditure reductions as enumerated in Exhibit 5. RESOLVED, that the budget for Fiscal Year 2018-19, as proposed on April 2, 2018, be amended by the expenditure reductions as enumerated in the attached Exhibit 5. Mayor Peter A. Nystrom President Pro Tem William Nash Exhibit 5 Page Org Obj Description Amount Notes/ Impact General Fund Level 5 Reductions Will not be able to meet all reporting deadlines for grants, boards, etc. Finance will not Finance Reduce Deputy Comptroller to 28 hrs/week 56 01012 80012 (18,598) be able to continue to research innovative ways to save the City money. City Clerk 66 01016 80013 Decrease Seasonal/Temporary (5,000) Less coverage during peak times and vacations Police 71 01021 80014 Reduce Overtime (8,250) Police 71 01021 80017 Reduce Replacement Cost (6,000) Police 71 01021 80032 Reduce Equipment & Furn Maint (2,500) Police 71 01021 80033 Reduce number of public safety cameras (2,000) Police 71 01021 80059 Reduce Training (1,000) 01021 80012 (108,672) Layoff 2 Police Officer positions Less police presence. City may need to send back some Federal COPS grant funding Police 71 01021 89999 1,260 received in prior years. 71 01021 80014 Reduce Overtime (50,000) Norwich Fire Department 75 01022 80059 Reduce Training (1,935) Eliminate Seasonal Recreation maintenance Recreation 92 01032 80013 workers (19,153) 01047 80012 (44,773) Reduction in capability to clean city facilities, will likely stop clearing snow in parking lots Public Works‐Building Maintenance Layoff one Janitor 105 01047 89999 (1,994) for anything other than Police, Fire, and City Hall. Board of Education 112 01070 80700 Cut NPS to 0% increase (761,843) Would require an amendment to City's funding policy. This would increase the long‐ All Departments Various Various 89999 Reduce Pension Contribution (508,072) term costs for these plans and would likely result in a downgrade in our bond rating. Net Increase/(Decrease) in Expenditures (1,538,530) CCD Level 5 Reductions Would require an amendment to City's funding policy. This would increase the long‐ Fringe Benefits 127 02020 89999 Reduce Pension Contribution (163,842) term costs for these plans and would likely result in a downgrade in our bond rating. Net Increase/(Decrease) in Expenditures (163,842)  Resolution 7 Relative to tentative adoption of the preliminary budget for Fiscal Year 2018-2019. RESOLVED, that the proposed preliminary budget for Fiscal Year 2018-19, as amended by the Revenue Adjustments and Expenditure Exhibits 1 through 5 on May 7, 2018, be tentatively adopted, with a public hearing scheduled for Monday, May 14, 2018 at 7:30 PM in the Council Chambers of City Hall. Mayor Peter A. Nystrom President Pro Tem William Nash  RESOLUTION #8 WHEREAS, the Rose Arts Festival 2018 Committee will be hosting the “Rose Arts Festival”, a festival to be held at Chelsea Parade on June 30, 2018; and WHEREAS, the “Rose Arts Festival” will allow the entire community to enjoy a variety of music and entertainment at a scenic location; and WHEREAS, the Rose Arts Festival 2018 Committee, proposes to sell beer and wine during the festival to patrons thereof at a location in Chelsea Parade, with these sales to be handled by an appropriately insured, licensed and permitted entity. 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, City Manager John Salomone be and hereby is authorized to grant the Rose Arts Festival 2018 Committee permission to sell beer and wine at the “Rose Arts Festival” celebration to be held on Saturday, June 30, 2018 at the Chelsea Parade, subject to satisfactory proof that the Rose Arts Festival 2018 Committee has complied with the applicable regulations of the State Liquor Commission or has engaged a vendor with an appropriate permit; that identification will be mandatory from each person purchasing beer and/or wine; that the sales of beer and wine will be made under a proper liquor license, and that proper insurances will be obtained and maintained by the Rose Arts Festival 2018 Committee and any vendor of beer and wine for the event. President Pro Tem William Nash  RESOLUTION #9 BE IT RESOLVED that the below named be appointed as a regular member of the Commission for the Persons with Disabilities with a term to expire on March 16, 2020 or until a successor is appointed: Victor Harley (D) Alderwoman Stacy Gould Alderwoman Joanne Philbrick Alderman Joseph A. DeLucia  RESOLUTION #10 BE IT RESOLVED that the below named be appointed as a regular member to the Community Development Advisory Committee with a term to expire on December 31, 2019 or until a successor is appointed: Sean Barnes (R) Alderwoman Stacy Gould Alderwoman Joanne Philbrick Alderman Joseph A. DeLucia  RESOLUTION #11 BE IT RESOLVED that the below named be reappointed as a regular member to the Board of Public Utilities Commissioners (Sewer Authority) with a term to expire on March 1, 2023 or until a successor is appointed: Robert Staley (R) Alderwoman Stacy Gould Alderwoman Joanne Philbrick Alderman Joseph A. DeLucia  RESOLUTION #12 WHEREAS, the City Manager John L. Salomone has appointed with Councils approval as a regular member to the Norwich Housing Authority for a term to expire on 10/31/22 or until a successor is appointed; Alan Bergren (U) NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the City of Norwich hereby acknowledges the appointment of the above named to the Norwich Housing Authority. City Manager John L. Salomone  RESOLUTION #13 RESOLVED, that the following be, and hereby is, appointed to the Personnel and Pension Board as an alternate member for terms to expire March 1, 2021: Robert Dempsky (R) Alderwoman Stacy Gould Alderwoman Joanne Philbrick Alderman Joseph A. DeLucia  RESOLUTION #14 WHEREAS, nearly two dozen Connecticut cities and towns have instituted litigation in the State of Connecticut against manufacturer and distributor pharmaceutical companies involved in the manufacture, distribution and sale of opioid; and WHEREAS, on March 29, 2018 the superior court judge assigned to oversee the several pending cases established a tight briefing schedule including the filings of motions to dismiss by May 14, 2018 and selected the complaint of the City of New Haven filed by the firm of Scott & Scott as the complaint as to which the manufacturer and distributor pharmaceutical companies must reply; and WHEREAS, the financial damages for which the cities and towns in this litigation seek reimbursement include increases to the costs of first responders’ budgets, increases to the cost of health insurance provided their employees and retirees, the cost of opium- related substance abuse treatments, as well as damages for the harms visited to the social fabric of the community; and WHEREAS, the City of Norwich has and will sustain similar damages and expenses as a result of the opioid crisis; and WHEREAS, the Council of the City of Norwich finds that participating in such litigation may assist the City of Norwich in recovering just compensation for cost, expenses and other damages relating to the opioid crisis and that delay in initiating litigation may disadvantage it. WHEREAS, the firm of Scott & Scott has been recommended by the Corporation Counsel to represent the City of Norwich in such litigation pursuant to terms set out in a Retainer Agreement, a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit A; and NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORWICH that City Manager John Salomone be and hereby is authorized and directed to execute said retainer agreement on behalf of the City of Norwich and retain the firm of Scott & Scott to initiate and pursue the described litigation on behalf of the City of Norwich. Mayor Peter Albert Nystrom President Pro Tem William Nash  RESOLUTION #15 WHEREAS, the Council of the City of Norwich has adopted an ordinance establishing a Village District Overlay and identified the Norwichtown Village District by an ordinance amending the map accompanying the City of Norwich Zoning Ordinance; and WHEREAS, the amended zoning regulations relative to Village Districts provide that the Council of the City of Norwich shall adopt Village District Design Guidelines following review of the same by the Commission on the City Plan; and WHEREAS, Village District Design Guidelines for Norwichtown have been proposed and reviewed by the Commission on the City Plan; and WHEREAS, these proposed Guidelines are to be used by the Commission on the City Plan in considering all development proposals in the Norwichtown Village District and are consistent in the requirements set forth in Section 3.10.3 Village District Design Guidelines of the Norwich Zoning Ordinance as amended; and WHEREAS, a copy of the proposed Norwichtown Village District Design Guidelines is attached hereto as Exhibit A NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORWICH that the proposed Norwichtown Village District Design Guidelines set out in the exhibit attached hereto be and hereby are adopted to become effective on the effective date of the ordinances establishing the Village District Overlay and identifying certain parcels and tracts in Norwichtown as being in the Norwichtown Village District. President Pro Tem William Nash City of Norwich Village District Design Guidelines Date Effective: City of Norwich, Connecticut Planning and Neighborhood Services 23 Union Street Norwich, CT 06360  CONTENTS DESIGN PRINCIPLES AND STANDARDS ...........................................................3 Introduction .............................................................................................................3 General Design Criteria ..........................................................................................3 Site and Landscape Design .....................................................................................3 Architectural Design ...............................................................................................4 Siding and Facades .................................................................................................5 Windows, Porches and Doors .................................................................................5 Fire Exits & Handicapped Access ..........................................................................5 Color .......................................................................................................................5 Landscape Design – Planting Material ...................................................................6 Sidewalks, Fencing and Awnings ...........................................................................6 Signs ........................................................................................................................6 Public Art/Historical Markers.................................................................................8 Lighting and Utility Structures ...............................................................................8 Parking and Accessory Buildings ...........................................................................9 Solid Waste and Recycling Storage ........................................................................9 NORWICHTOWN VILLAGE DISTRICT .............................................................10 History...................................................................................................................10 Design Guidelines for Norwichtown Village District .........................................10 ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS .....................................................................................17 City of Norwich Design Guidelines |  DESIGN PRINCIPLES AND STANDARDS Introduction The design standards shall be established for each specific village. The Commission on the City Plan, in their review of applications, shall consider these standards and other pertinent factors such as the type and style of exterior windows, doors, light fixtures, signs, above ground utility structures, mechanical appurtenances, type and texture of building materials, and hours of operation. Ordinary maintenance does not require approval if replicated in the same material, profile, and configuration as previously existed. General Design Criteria In considering all applications, the following elements specified below shall be taken into consideration in all Village Districts. Site and Landscape Design a. Preserve natural, historic, and cultural resources defined as physical evidence or place of past human activity: site, object, landscape, structure; or a natural feature of significance to a group of people traditionally associated with it. b. Preserve and enhance scenic or historic views. c. Protect residential properties from noise and traffic. d. Minimize and avoid the removal or disruption of historic, traditional or significant structures, stonewalls and stone rows, or architectural elements. e. Restrict the removal, demolition or alteration of stone walls within the Village District unless the applicant has demonstrated that such removal, demolition, or alteration is necessary for the continued use of the property. f. Create landscaped space between the street and the buildings that serves as a foreground. g. Screen mechanical equipment and dumpsters from the public view using evergreen plant materials and/or fencing complementary to the landscaping or the architectural detailing of the building. h. Provide safe and convenient pedestrian connections within the site and between adjacent sites. i. Provide pedestrian sidewalks, walking paths, and trails constructed of brick, or paving blocks, but are not to be gravel, earth or loose stone. j. Respect existing building lines, mass, and their relationship to existing streetscape. k. Design sites to include bicycle and pedestrian amenities including a bicycle rack, crosswalks, and benches. l. Demarcate outdoor spaces and patios with perimeter features such as low fences, planters or other architectural features. City of Norwich Design Guidelines | Page 3 m. Preserve existing street trees and stone walls parallel to rights of way or proposed pedestrian amenities to the maximum extent practicable. n. Limit new curb cuts on existing streets to be as narrow as safely possible and utilize existing or single driveways if possible. o. It is required to provide compatible landscape treatments along the property frontage such as trees, shrubs, herbaceous plants, planters and pedestrian amenities such as benches, trash receptacles, and bike parking. Dumpsters are to be located in the rear of the property and be shielded from public view. p. Favor appropriate landscape pavement treatments such as: gravel and cobblestone, exposed aggregate concrete, textured concrete, and brushed concrete sidewalk. q. Limit or enclose news-boxes and public advertisement stands to unify the appearance along the public right-of-way. r. Design new buildings and structures that contribute to the characteristic rhythm of the street and have similar setbacks from the street line. s. Use landscaped buffers to create transitions between both connecting and conflicting uses. Architectural Design a. “Historic property” means any individual building, structure, object or site that is significant in the history, architecture, archaeology and culture of the state, its political subdivisions or the nation and the real property used in connection therewith. Historic properties should be retained, restored or renovated over time to retain and express their heritage. b. Respect the historic origins of existing historic buildings. The design of changes, renovations, additions or alterations of existing historic buildings should reflect their original conditions, styles and features. Provision shall be made to coordinate site architecture with the character of the area’s The photo illustrates appropriate roof historic district. treatments and highlights the scale, c. Architectural features shall be evaluated based on the scale of and compatibility with the architecture of the village district the building(s), the quality of the design, and the relationship to surroundings. d. Building materials shall have good architectural character and durable quality and shall be selected for harmony of the building with adjoining buildings. e. Facades and rooflines shall be articulated and/or varied to reduce the appearance of bulk and provide architectural interest. Large, inarticulate boxes are not permitted. f. Building textures, colors, and components shall be selected for harmony with the building with adjoining buildings. g. Large structures should have well-articulated facades to reduce the appearance of significant bulk. Building massing shall be articulated by sloped roofs, windows, and entries. h. Architectural details characteristic of the particular style and period of the neighborhood should be incorporated into the design for new construction, renovation or substantial improvement to the exterior and should relate harmoniously to adjacent buildings. i. Architectural details of a period need not be duplicated precisely, but they should suggest the extent, nature, and scale of the period. City of Norwich Design Guidelines | Page 4 Siding & Facades a. Materials, texture, and color used on the exterior walls and roof should emphasize the use of natural materials or be those associated with traditional New England architecture. b. Appropriate façade materials are brick, stone, and wood, including narrow width siding, clapboards, wood shingles, or a reasonable equivalent. c. Limit or avoid the use of metal, unfinished concrete, or concrete block, and asphalt siding. d. Additions and alterations to existing structures should utilize the type of building materials original to the structure. e. Limit or avoid the use of aluminum and vinyl siding on any new construction. f. If aluminum or vinyl siding must be used, it should replicate the natural material i.e. wood. Windows a. Restore original windows. a. Windows should be proportional, symmetrical, and adhere to the appropriate architectural style of the building. Porches & Doors a. Preserve and/or restore porch detail. b. Reconstruct lost porches, and if early photographic evidence is not available, should be based on historical precedence for the style of building. c. All porch additions must be compatible with the detail and style of the building. d. New and replacement doors should be consistent with the characteristic architectural style of the building. Fire Exits & Handicapped Access a. Exterior stairs to upper level entrances and exits should be concealed from public view. b. Visible exterior stairs generally will be permitted only when there is no other option available for a building to meet safety code. c. Stairs should reflect the detail and finish of the main structure. d. Where ramps must be added to visible sides of an historic structure, they should be made as discrete as possible and reflect characteristic details of the building. e. Ramps can be constructed as landscape terraces to mitigate visual impact on the building. Color a. Color is not regulated, but it is recommended to take into account existing and historic color schemes of the neighborhood. b. It is recommended that color be consistent. c. The use of bright colors is likely inconsistent with the historic color pattern of existing neighborhoods, and is not encouraged. City of Norwich Design Guidelines | Page 5 Landscape Design – Planting Material Street Trees a. Plant street trees. Planting conditions vary. b. Locate street trees both in wells with grates as well as in roadside “esplanades” (landscaping strips) or shrub beds. Plant Beds & Planters a. Provide space-defining plantings in certain locations, or define walkways to help address traffic flow issues. b. Use public seating and planters to define outdoor public gathering spaces. Planters may be used to highlight entrances to commercial establishments. c. All plantings should be native to Connecticut and noninvasive. d. Plants in containers require seasonal, or at a minimum, yearly replanting and additional care and maintenance with appropriate soil or mulch and regular watering. Sidewalks a. Create sidewalks or planting space along the road for any new construction, renovation or substantial improvement to the exterior. b. Limit or avoid the use of asphalt for either sidewalks or curbing. c. Provide walking areas beyond the street right of way to improve and encourage pedestrian circulation in the Village Districts. Fencing a. Maintain stone walls free of overgrowth, particularly in the right-of-way along the road. b. Where fences have been removed, reconstruct historically appropriate fencing. c. Favor historically appropriate fencing such as stone walls, simple picket fences, and other finished timber styles. Avoid brick walls, barricade fences, split rail fences, chain link, and metal mesh fences. Awnings a. Awnings may not obscure important architectural details by crossing over pilasters or covering windows. b. Multiple awnings or signs on a single building shall be consistent in size, profile, location, material, color and design. Signs a. Locate signage to complement the architecture and site design. The signage should be integrated into the overall site design and should be complementary in colors and materials with the buildings and landscape. City of Norwich Design Guidelines | Page 6  b. Every sign shall be designed as an integral architectural element of the building and site to which it principally relates and shall be coordinated with the building architecture. c. New signs should never block existing signage, views, and flow of traffic. d. Signage proposals should consider the rhythm and scale of other signs in the area to avoid conflict and visual clutter. e. Use landscaping to complement signs and blend them into the surrounding area. f. Use pendant light fixtures for lighting signs. Example of an appropriate monument sign g. All signs must be down lit. h. Internally lit translucent or neon plastic signs and flashing signs are prohibited. i. Backlit signs, neon, and marque signs are prohibited. j. Avoid or limit bright background colors, including large white areas. k. Signage lettering should be clear, concise, and easy to read. Signs with running text are prohibited. l. Signs should not project above the façade line of any building. m. For buildings with multiple storefronts, center sign on structural elements that define individual businesses. n. Signage should be made of materials that are sturdy enough to withstand exposure to the elements. Example of a prohibited freestanding pole sign o. Where space permits, signs should be oriented perpendicularly to the street, within the motorist's 'cone of vision.' This allows the sign to be viewed while approaching from either direction. p. Signs may be oriented parallel to the street if the sign is sufficiently set back from the road. Freestanding Signs a. Monument signs are permitted, but freestanding post signs or pole signs are prohibited. b. Top-heavy, pole-mounted, free-standing signs are prohibited. Window Signage a. Window signage shall be limited to 20% or less of the total window area. Band Signage a. Band signs should be centered above storefront windows or other significant architectural features of the building. City of Norwich Design Guidelines | Page 7 Public Art/Historical Markers a. Historical Markers/Plaques/Interpretive Signage/Replicas/Artifacts are permitted to mark an appropriate significant historic site in Norwich. b. Public Art will be reviewed on a case by case basis based on the procedure defined by the City of Norwich’s Monument Committee. Lighting a. Use historic or period styles of lighting. Contemporary styles are acceptable if suitably scaled to the structure and environment. b. Use light fixtures that eliminate wasted light, unwanted glare, and nighttime light pollution. c. Light trespass or light emitted by a luminaire that shines beyond the boundaries of the property on which the luminaire is located is not permitted and must be avoided. d. To promote energy conservation, all non-essential exterior lighting shall be required to be turned off after business hours, leaving only lighting deemed essential for building security. e. To limit sky glow, decorative uplighting is prohibited. This prohibition includes exterior lighting used to uplight trees, building facades, commercial icons, statues and monuments. f. Exterior lighting of the building and site shall be directed downward and designed so that light is not directed off-site or upwards. g. Light levels must be consistent. Lighting will be restrained in design and excessive brightness avoided. Historic light fixtures add h. Flashing, neon, and color changing lights are not permitted. character to site design i. Lighting that is intermittent, rotating or moving is prohibited. while illuminating j. Use LED white light bulbs. appropriated areas k. Norwich Public Utilities (NPU) Historic Lighting Standard will be implemented for public street lights. Image courtesy of Williamsport Historic District Streetscape UK l. All lighting shall be situated and sized so as not to result in hazardous interference on abutting properties or public roadways, or result in beams onto public roadways or adjacent buildings. m. Exterior lighting shall enhance public safety, the building design, and the landscape. Utility Structures a. Utilities will be placed underground whenever practicable. The Commission may require that utilities be placed underground for new construction or Special Permit uses, except for good cause shown by the applicant. b. Screen roof mounted mechanical equipment such as heating and air conditioning units, antennas, satellite dishes and other mechanical equipment, from public rights-of-way. c. Generators are permitted, but must be located to minimize their visibility, without overly compromising the effectiveness of the generator. d. Above-ground propane and similar tanks must be placed out of public view. When tanks cannot be relocated to the rear of a building, they should be placed underground. e. Electric and utility gear should be placed as discretely as possible. City of Norwich Design Guidelines | Page 8  f. Locate plumbing and mechanical roof vents out of public view. g. Avoid and limit unnecessary clutter related to trash receptacles, news boxes, and the like. Such facilities should be consolidated in designated screened areas. Parking a. Use hard-surfaced materials that provide an aesthetic alternative to bituminous concrete for parking areas. b. Use materials that are consistent with the historic character of the Village District, such as cobblestone, brick, compacted stone dust or materials which imitate these design elements. c. Locate parking in secondary rather than prominent locations. Parking in the rear of the building is preferred. Parking in the front yard is inappropriate. An example of breaking up pavement with greenspace d. Place parking areas at the side or rear of structures; partially concealed with landscaping fencing or walls; and/or be broken into separate sections of parking rather than large and highly visible lots. Alternative parking materials are encouraged. e. Visually reduce large expansive lots with the use of landscaped buffers and berms. f. Parking layouts should balance the functional requirements of vehicle circulation with provisions for pedestrian amenities. g. Create a strong streetscape edge by locating majority of parking behind buildings. h. Provide vehicle barriers (e.g. curbs, low fences, etc.) to protect and not obstruct adjacent walkways. Accessory Buildings a. Accessory structures shall be designed to incorporate and/or mimic architectural elements of primary structures on the property. Accessory structures should be properly scaled. b. Trailers used for business, office and storage purposes shall not be permitted in this zone unless it is in connection with a permitted construction operation. In such instance the trailer may be placed for such purposes for a period of time not to exceed the duration of the construction project and in a location least visible from the street. Solid Waste and Recycling Storage a. Solid waste and materials awaiting recycling shall be stored inside a building or structure, or within an outdoor screened area (either by solid stockade fencing, by vegetation or both) which screening shall not be more than six feet in height and be placed in such a manner that the stored materials are not visible from public roadways or adjacent properties. b. Waste receptacles should be placed in conjunction with pedestrian seating areas and building entrances. City of Norwich Design Guidelines | Page 9  NORWICHTOWN VILLAGE DISTRICT History Norwich was founded in 1659 and Norwichtown was the first area of English settlement. The land was purchased from the Mohegan Tribe, and the town was built around the green in the seventeenth century. The Norwichtown Green boasts a number of Colonial and Victorian era houses, shops, schools and a church. Further, the area includes the Norwichtown Local Historic District and Norwichtown National Register Historic District which includes the Lowthorpe Meadows, Norwichtown Green and the Colonial Burying Ground. The Norwichtown Local and National Register Historic District is an exceptionally well preserved entity containing a high concentration of historic contributing buildings and sites dating from the late seventeenth to the twentieth centuries. This truly authentic New England village has a distinct character that reflects the historic nature of the Town. Historically, Norwichtown functioned as an agricultural, social, and business center. Eastern View of the Central Part of the Town of Elm Ave, early twentieth century, postcard Norwich, c. 1836 wood block engraving from a sketch by John Warner Barber. John Warner Barber, Connecticut Historical Society DESIGN GUIDELINES FOR NORWICHTOWN VILLAGE DISTRICT Intent The district boundaries are defined on the official Zoning Map of the City of Norwich. To that end, incorporated in these regulations are provisions to protect the Norwichtown Historic District area and other important historical resources in the Norwichtown Village District. The purpose is for the Norwichtown Village District to gradually and harmoniously reflect the Norwichtown Historic District. In the instances where the Village District overlaps with the Local Historic District or a National Register Historic property, any exterior changes shall adhere to “The State Historic Preservation Office- the Secretary of the Interior's Standards for Rehabilitation and Guidelines for Rehabilitating Historic Buildings”, revised through 1990, as amended and the distinctive City of Norwich Design Guidelines | Page 10 characteristics of the district identified in the municipal plan of conservation and development. The following sources provide a basis for assessing a structure’s integrity/significance in the Norwichtown Village District. In administering this provision of zoning regulations, due regard shall be given to:  Carley, Rachel. “Norwich, Connecticut Historic Neighborhoods.” The Norwich Historical Society, 2008.  Caulkins, Frances Manwaring. History of Norwich Connecticut From its Possession by the Indians, To the Year 1866. Norwich, Connecticut: John Trumbull Press, 1989.  Perkins, Mary Elizabeth. Old Houses of the Antient Town of Norwich 1660-1800. Norwich, Connecticut: Press of the Bulletin Co, 1895. Erections or alterations that fall within the Local Historic District remain under the jurisdiction of the Norwich Historic District Commission and shall be referred to them as required. Architectural Elements Specific to Norwichtown A. New construction or exterior modifications must ensure that the new building is compatible with the existing architectural styles represented in the Norwichtown Historic District. New construction, renovation or substantial improvement to property should be in line with the following architectural styles:  Post Medieval (1600-1700; locally to c.1740)  Dutch Colonial (1625 –ca.1840)  Georgian (1700-1780, locally to c.1830)  Federal (1780-1820; locally to c.1840)  Early Classical Revival (1770-1830; locally to c. 1850)  Gothic Revival (1840-1880)  Italianate (1840-1885) All definitions referenced below are from: McAlester, Virginia Savage. A Field Guide to American Houses: The Definitive Guide to Understanding America’s Domestic Architecture. Alfred A. Knopf: New York, 2017. City of Norwich Design Guidelines | Page 11  POST MEDIEVAL 1600-1700; locally to c.1740 Identifying features: “Steeply pitched, side gable roof with little or no rake or eave overhang and no cornice detailing; massive central or end chimneys of brick or stone, often formed into decorative shapes; small windows, originally with narrow surrounds and fixed or casement sashes having many diamond shaped panes (these were universally replaced by larger double-hung sashes during the 18th and 19th centuries; when the earlier-type windows are present today, they are modern restorations); most were originally one room deep (linear plan) with batten (vertical board) doors. In Massachusetts and Connecticut, a characteristic second floor overhang is commonly present on the front façade.” Simon Huntington House, c. 1690 (enlarged 1760 and 1780) 2 Elm Ave DUTCH COLONIAL (1625 –ca.1840) Identifying features: “One story (less commonly one and one half stories, rarely two stories) with side gambrel roof having little or no rake (side) overhang; most originally with entrance doors divided into separately opening upper and lower halves (in about half the surviving examples, these have been replaced by later single-unit doors). There are subtypes of this style: Urban Tradition, Rural Tradition with Unflared Eaves and Rural Tradition with Flared Eaves.” Lathrop Schoolhouse, c. 1783 69 East Town Street City of Norwich Design Guidelines | Page 12  Identifying features: “Paneled front door, GEORGIAN usually centered and capped by an (1700-1780, locally to c.1830) elaborate decorative crown supported by decorative pilasters; usually with a row of small rectangular panes of glass beneath the crown, either within the door or in a transom just above; cornice usually emphasized by decorative moldings, most commonly with tooth like dentils; windows with double hung sashes having many small panes (most commonly nine or twelve panes per sash) separated by thick wooden muntins; windows aligned horizontally and vertically in symmetrical rows. Never in adjacent pairs, usually five Colonel Joshua Huntington House, c. 1771 ranked on front façade, less commonly 11 Huntington Lane three or seven ranked. There are other defining features such as: Side-Gabeled Roof, Gambrel Roof, Hipped Roof, Centered Gable, and Town House.” Identifying features: “Semicircular or FEDERAL elliptical fanlight over front door (with or (1780-1820; locally to c.1840) without sidelights); fanlight often incorporated into more elaborate door surround, which may include a decorative crown, or small entry porch; cornice usually emphasized by decorative moldings, most commonly with tooth like dentils; windows with double hung sashes usually having six panes per sash and separated by thin wooden supports (muntins); windows aligned horizontally and vertically in symmetrical rows, usually five ranked on front façade, less commonly three ranked or seven ranked; windows never in adjacent pairs, although three-part Palladian style windows are common. There are other defining features such as: Side-Gabled Roof, Hipped Two Story Roof, Hipped Three Story Roof, Center Gable and Townhouse.” First Congregational Church, c. 1801 81 East Town Street City of Norwich Design Guidelines | Page 13  EARLY CLASSICAL REVIVAL (1770-1830; locally to c. 1850) Identifying features: “Entry porch (portico) dominating the front façade and normally equally in its height; porch roof usually supported by four simple columns (Roman Doric or Tuscan types) each with a shallow square base (plinth); the columns support a prominent centered gable; a semi-circular or elliptical fanlight normally occurs above the paneled front door; windows are aligned horizontally and vertically in symmetrical rows, usually five ranked on front façade, less commonly three ranked or seven ranked. Other defining features include: Two Story, One Story, and Gable Front and Wings.” Samuel Huntington Mansion, c. 1769, exterior altered c.1900 34 East Town Street GOTHIC REVIVAL (1840-1880) Identifying features: “Steeply pitched roof, usually with steep cross gables (roof normally side gabled, less commonly front gabled or hipped; rarely flat with castellated parapet); gables commonly have decorated verge boards; wall surface extending into gable without break (eave or trim normally lacking beneath gable); windows commonly extend into gables, frequently having pointed arch (Gothic) shape; one story porch (either entry or full width) usually present, commonly supported by flattened Gothic arches. Other identifying features include: Centered Gable, Paired Gables, Front Gabled Roof, Asymmetrical, Castellated or Parapeted, and Polychromed.” Residence, c. 1890 65 Town Street City of Norwich Design Guidelines | Page 14  Identifying features: “Two or three stores ITALIANATE (rarely one story); low pitched roof with (1840-1885) moderate to widely overhanging eaves having decorative brackets beneath; tall, narrow windows, commonly arched or curved above; windows frequently with elaborated crowns, often of inverted U shape; many examples with square cupola or tower. Other defining features include: Simple Hipped Roof, Centered Gable, Asymmetrical, Towered, Front Gabled Roof and Town House.” Azariah Lathrop House, c.1752 , exterior altered circa 1880 14 Elm Ave Site Design a. Hoop accessory structures are prohibited. b. Avoid or limit drive through windows particularly when they could negatively impact neighboring historic or natural resources with pollution such as noise, light, and odor. c. Buffers or visual barriers such as a green barrier, appropriate fencing, or both are required to protect the cemetery and natural areas from all sources of pollution including light, noise, and litter. Fencing a. Use stone walls, simple picket fences, and other finished timber styles. In some instances, wrought iron fencing is appropriate. b. Vinyl fencing will only be permitted if it is located in the rear of the property and is a dark brown or dark green natural color. White vinyl fencing is prohibited. Landscape Design – Planting Materials a. Where possible, begin to reintroduce elm trees back into the Norwichtown area. Public Art/Historical Markers a. Permanent or temporary artifacts, replicas or reproductions of structures or objects, such as a liberty pole or pillory, are permitted, and will be referred to the Monument Committee and the Historic District Commission as needed. b. Permanent Public Art, such as paintings or modern sculptures, especially located on or near the Norwichtown Green, is prohibited. City of Norwich Design Guidelines | Page 15 Lighting a. It is required that lighting sources from freestanding lights not be visible from any cemetery or natural area. b. All lighting must be historically appropriate to the period of the building. c. Exterior lights must be historic in design. Awnings & Signs a. Awnings are not permitted. b. Signage should be wooden and perpendicular to the road. c. Sign brackets should be consistent with both the style of the sign and any historic trim on the building. d. Marque signs are prohibited. Utility Structures Example of an appropriate a. Solar panels are allowed, but their type and location are sign for Norwichtown regulated as follows:  Solar panels should be placed so as to minimize their effect on the architectural integrity of the structure.  Where practical, solar panels should be placed on a non-street facing roof.  Piping that is not integral to a panel should be concealed within the attic. Roofs a. Roofs must match the architectural style of the building and be compatible with architectural styles in the Village District. b. Roofing materials should be compatible with the architectural style of the building and the district. Appropriate materials include: cedar shake, slate, copper, or a reasonable equivalent. Tarpaper, sheet metal, plastic or fiberglass surfaces are discouraged. c. Examples of Roofing Styles Permitted in the Village District:  Side-Gabled  Center-Gable  Front – Gable  Gable front and wing  Center Gable  Paired Gables  Asymmetrical  Gambrel  Hipped  Simple Hipped  Gabled or hipped roof of low pitch City of Norwich Design Guidelines | Page 16  ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Historical Consultant for the City of Norwich: Regan Miner The following individuals provided assistance in the development of Norwich’s Village District Regulations and Guidelines: Sam Alexander, Planner II, Southeastern CT Council of Governments Michael Driscoll, Corporation Counsel, City of Norwich Greg Farmer, Circuit Rider, Connecticut Trust for Historic Preservation Amanda Kennedy, AICP, Assistant Director/Director of Special Projects, Southeastern CT Council of Governments David Poore and Bill Ryan, Norwich Public Utilities Deanna Rhodes, AICP, City Planner for the City of Norwich Brad Schide, Circuit Rider, Connecticut Trust for Historic Preservation Richard Shuck, City of Norwich Zoning Enforcement Officer Ryan Thompson, City of Norwich, Director of Public Works Jason Vincent, AICP, Town of Stonington Director of Planning Referenced Regulations and Guidelines: Towns of Brooklyn, Lebanon, Ledyard, Portland, Preston, Ridgefield, Waterford, and Westport Referenced Reading: Carley, Rachel. “Norwich, Connecticut Historic Neighborhoods.” The Norwich Historical Society, 2008. Caulkins, Frances Manwaring. History of Norwich Connecticut From its Possession by the Indians, To the Year 1866. Norwich, Connecticut: John Trumbull Press, 1989. McAlester, Virginia Savage. A Field Guide to American Houses: The Definitive Guide to Understanding America’s Domestic Architecture. Alfred A. Knopf: New York, 2017. Perkins, Mary Elizabeth. Old Houses of the Antient Town of Norwich 1660-1800. Norwich, Connecticut: Press of the Bulletin Co, 1895. City of Norwich Design Guidelines | Page 17  NEW BUSINESS ORDINANCE #1 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTIONS 7-132.2, 7-131.3, AND 7-131.4(c) OF ARTICLE VI OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES REGARDING THE SIZE, USE, AND REPLENISHMENT OF THE GENERAL FUND UNRESTRICTED FUND BALANCE BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORWICH THAT: Section 1. This ordinance shall take effect 10 days following passage and publication and continuing in effect until June 30, 2022, unless sooner amended or repealed. This ordinance, unless sooner amended or repealed, shall be and continue to be in effect until June 30, 2022, on which date the provisions of sections 7-131.2, 7-131.3, and 7-131.4(c) shall return to the original language and terms as adopted by ordinance #1710 and as existing and in effect prior to the adoption of this ordinance. Section 2. Sections 7-131.2, 7-131.3, and 7-131.4(c) of article VI of the code of ordinances be and hereby are, amended as follows: Sec. 7-131.2. - Size of unrestricted fund balance. The city shall accumulate a UFB of not less than 12 10 percent of the current fiscal year's budgeted expenditures and operating transfers. Sec. 7-131.3. - Permitted uses of unrestricted fund balance. UFB may be used to absorb operating deficits caused by unanticipated, unbudgeted revenue shortfalls or expenditure overages which cannot be mitigated by utilizing the contingency appropriation. However, UFB shall not may be used in the place of normal operating revenues in the annual budget process. Sec. 7-131.4. - Replenishment of unrestricted fund balance. Should the unrestricted fund balance of the general fund, having reached the minimum level set in 7-131.2, fall below that minimum level, in the fiscal year following such occurrence, the city shall increase the contingency appropriation called for in 7-131.1 according to the following schedule: (a) If the UFB is below eight percent of the current fiscal year's budgeted expenditures and operating transfers, the city shall restore UFB to the eight- percent level within two budget cycles.  (b) If the UFB is greater than eight percent, but below ten percent of the current fiscal year's budgeted expenditures and operating transfers, the city shall restore UFB to the ten-percent level within five budget cycles. (c) If the UFB is greater than ten percent, but below 12 percent of the current fiscal year's budgeted expenditures and operating transfers, the city shall restore UFB to the 12-percent level within five budget cycles. Purpose: To temporarily lower the minimum size of the General Fund unrestricted fund balance to 10%, amend its allowed use, and remove the requirement to increase it beyond 10% until July 1, 2022. Mayor Peter A. Nystrom President Pro Tem William Nash Alderwoman Stacy Gould Alderwoman Joanne Philbrick NEW BUSINESS ORDINANCE #2 NEW BUSINESS ORDINANCE #3