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JOURNAL OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORWICH MAY 17, 2021 The regular meeting of the Council of the City of Norwich was held May 17, 2021 at 7:30 PM in Council Chambers. Present: Mayor Nystrom, President Pro Tem Bettencourt, Ald. Nash, Gould, Wilson, Myles and DeLucia. City Manager Salomone and Corporation Counsel Michael Driscoll were also in attendance. Mayor Nystrom presided. Ald. Nash read the opening prayer and Ald. Gould led the members in the Pledge of Allegiance. Please be advised that meetings of the Norwich City Council can be viewed in their entirety on the City of Norwich website “norwichct.org”. Upon a motion of Ald. Gould, seconded by Ald. Wilson, on a roll call vote it was unanimously voted to suspend the rules. Upon a motion of Ald. Wilson, seconded by Ald. Nash, on a roll call vote it was unanimously voted to add the Haitian Flag Day Proclamation. Upon a motion of Ald. Gould, seconded by Ald. Nash, on a roll call vote it was unanimously voted to add the following resolution #4 introduce by Mayor Nystrom. WHEREAS, the Council of the City of Norwich, by a resolution adopted April 15, 2019, authorized and directed City Manager John Salomone to enter into a Stadium Lease Agreement satisfactory to him on behalf of the City of Norwich with the Oneonta Athletic Corporation, then a member of the National Association of Professional Baseball Leagues, Inc. (dba Minor League Baseball) and the New York‐ Pennsylvania Professional Baseball Leagues, Inc. (dba New York Penn League), which Lease was to run for a term of ten (10) years commencing January 1, 2000 with the right of the Lessee to exercise up to two (2) options to extend the term of the Stadium Lease Agreement for successive periods of five (5) years each, on terms and conditions as substantially set forth in the proposed Stadium Lease Agreement; and WHEREAS, on August 1, 2019 John Salomone, as City Manager, on behalf of the City of Norwich entered into said Stadium Lease Agreement to commence on January 1, 2020; and WHEREAS, on February 11, 2020 the World Health Organization designated “Covid‐19” as coronavirus 19, a communicable respiratory disease, with subsequent restrictions placed on public events by federal, state and municipal directives and private restrictions; and WHEREAS, the City of Norwich and the Oneonta Athletic Corporation acknowledge that the coronavirus pandemic and efforts to contain the same effectuated in calendar year 2020 constituted a “baseball suspension period” as defined in Article XXII of the Stadium Lease Agreement; and WHEREAS, in connection with a renegotiation of the professional baseball agreement between Major League Baseball and the National Association of Professional Baseball Leagues after the end of the 2020 Major League season, the Commissioner of Major League Baseball and Major League Baseball dissolved the New York Penn League and removed the Oneonta Athletic Corporation from the National Association of Professional Baseball Leagues; and WHEREAS, the Oneonta Athletic Corporation desires to participate in a new league named the Future League utilizing college baseball players to continue to play baseball games in the stadium and the City of Norwich desires to permit the Oneonta Athletic Corporation to continue to play baseball games in the stadium subject to certain amendments to the Stadium Lease Agreement. 1 JOURNAL OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORWICH MAY 17, 2021 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 enter into and execute a First Amendment to the Stadium Lease Agreement satisfactory to him on behalf of the City of Norwich to run for a period commencing January 1, 2020 and expiring on December 31, 2022 with a right provided to the Lessee to extend this term for a one (1) year period commencing January 1, 2023 for a rent of $22,500 due in two equal installments on June 30 and September 30 of each year during the amended original term and the one (1) year extension; the Lessee to pay the sum of $91,000 representing sums due under the original Lease for calendar year 2019 and other payments; the Lessee to pay the first $30,000 on the account of the cost of police or fire personnel hired for home games plus 50% of the police and/or fire personnel costs in excess of $30,000; and the Lessee to pay the first $50,000 for utility costs plus 50% of the utility costs in excess of $50,000; all under terms and conditions as substantially set forth in the Lease Agreement and the First Amendment of the Stadium Lease Agreement as described herein. Upon a motion of Ald. Wilson, seconded by Ald. Gould, on a roll call vote it was unanimously voted to return to regular session. Mayor Nystrom read the following proclamation: ESTABLISHED 1659 CITY OF NORWICH CONNECTICUT Mayors Office Peter Albert Nystrom, Mayor PROCLAMATION WHEREAS, May 18th has been celebrated as Haitian Flag Day for generations, commemorating the flag’s creation in 1803 by Jean-Jacques Dessalines at the Congress of Arcahaie and recognizing the history, culture, and heritage of the Haitian people as they created their nation through a struggle for freedom that resonated across the globe and inspired independence movements in Latin America, Asia, and Africa; and WHEREAS, the coat of arms depicts a trophy of weapons atop a green hill and royal palm symbolizing independence; and WHEREAS, the motto L’Union Fait la Force means “Unity makes strength” depicts the vast amount of pride and dignity each Haitian has in their culture, community, and history; and WHEREAS, Norwich is home to a large Haitian community which is an integral part of the fabric of the Rose City and contributes immeasurably to the entire City’s rich and unique diversity; and WHEREAS, residents of Norwich are encouraged to learn and honor the Haitian community; its history, culture, traditions, and its role in and contributions to the City of Norwich. 2 JOURNAL OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORWICH MAY 17, 2021 NOW THEREFORE, I, MAYOR PETER ALBERT NYSTROM AND NORWICH CITY COUNCIL PRESIDENT PRO TEM, MARK BETTENCOURT, ON BEHALF OF THE NORWICH CITY COUNCIL AND THE CITIZENS OF THE CITY OF NORWICH, do hereby proclaim May 18th Haitian Flag in the City of Norwich and encourage all our citizens to observe with appropriate programs, ceremonies and activities. Dated this Eighteenth Day of May, 2021 Peter Albert Nystrom Mark Bettencourt Mayor President Pro Tem Mayor Nystrom called for citizen comment. Samuel Browning, 671 Scotland Rd, asked the Council not to drag out the Stadium issues any longer as the City will lose money. He suggested selling the property next year. Joanne Philbrick, 10 Elm Ave, thanked Ald. Nash and Wilson for answering her concerns regarding the budget. She asked that City Hall be opened to the public and looks forward to coming in on Wednesday. Rodney Bowie, 62 Roosevelt Ave, asked to lower the Board of Education budget even if it involves laying off people. Heather Romanski, 297 Scotland Rd, stated significant staffing cuts were made to the Board of Education last year and that their yearly budget will on target this year. Mayor Nystrom declared citizen comment closed. Upon a motion of Ald. Myles, seconded by Ald. Gould, on a roll call vote it was unanimously voted to postpone the following ordinance until June 21, 2021 at 7:30 pm. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTIONS 8-74, 8-75 AND 8-77 OF ARTICLE IV OF CHAPTER 8 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES PERTAINING TO THE VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTERS' RELIEF FUND PLAN OF THE CITY OF NORWICH WHEREAS, plan changes have been proposed to the City of Norwich Volunteer Firefighters Pension Plan; and WHEREAS, on or about October 5, 2020 the City of Norwich Finance Department received an analysis of the financial impact of the proposed changes prepared by the actuarial firm overseeing the pension fund; and WHEREAS, the Volunteer Firefighter Relief Fund Committee at a special meeting held October 13, 2020 reviewed this financial analysis and voted to recommend the proposed plan changes to the Council of the City of Norwich 3 JOURNAL OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORWICH MAY 17, 2021 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Council of the City of Norwich that the following amendments to Sections 8-74, 8-75, and 8-77 of Article IV of Chapter 8 of the Code of Ordinances listed as follows: Section 8-74(a)(v)(6); Section 8-74(a)(v)(7,) (to be added); Section 8-75(a) (i) and (ii), (subpart (ii) deleted in full); Section 8-75(c)(vi), (amending 8-75(c)(vi) by deleting (i) and (2) and restating (vi)); Section 8-75(c)(vii), (to be added); Section 8-77(d)(i)(1)(a) and (b); Section 8-77(d)(i)(l)(c), (to be added). BE AND HEREBY ARE ADOPTED. Sec. 8-74. – Service (v) Contribution rate. A plan member shall contribute the following amounts for purchase of credited service during the following periods: (1) $60.00 for plan years prior to January 1, 1995. (2) $84.00 for plan years on or after January 1, 1995 but prior to January 1, 2000. (3) $120.00 for plan years on or after January 1, 2000 but prior to January 1, 2006. (4) $180.00 for plan years on or after January 1, 2006 but prior to January 1, 2011. (5) $216.00 for plan years on or after January 1, 2011 but prior to January 1, 2014. (6) $264.00 for plan years on or after January 1, 2014 but prior to January 1, 2021. (7) $288.00 for plan years on or after January 1, 2021. Sec. 8-75. - Retirement benefits. (a) Normal retirement. (i) For members joining the plan prior to January 1, 2015, the A plan member's normal retirement date shall be the first day of the month in which such member has attained age 55 and has completed at least 20 years of credited service. (ii) For members joining the plan on or after January 1, 2015, the plan member's normal retirement date shall be the first day of the month in which such member has attained age 55 and has completed at least 25 years of credited service. (b) Deferred retirement. A plan member who is satisfactorily able to perform fire duties may remain an active member and continue to earn credited service beyond his/her normal retirement date while he/she 4 JOURNAL OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORWICH MAY 17, 2021 continues to collect benefits. The first day of the calendar month following such deferred retirement shall be known as his/her deferred retirement date. (c) Calculation of retirement benefits. The monthly amount of retirement benefits payable to a plan member shall be calculated as follows: (i) For retired members with a break in service prior to January 1, 1995, $7.00 times 20 years of service, for a maximum of $140.00. (ii) For retired members with a break in service on or after January 1, 1995 but prior to January 1, 2000, $8.00 times number of years of credited service, with a maximum of 30 years, or $240.00. iii) For retired members with a break in service on or after January 1, 2000 but prior to January 1, 2006, $10.00 times number of years of credited service, with a maximum of 30 years, or $300.00. (iv) For retired members with a break in service on or after January 1, 2006 but prior to January 1, 2011, $15.00 times number of years of credited service, with a maximum of 35 years, or $525.00. (v) For retired members with a break in service on or after January 1, 2011 but prior to January 1, 2015, $18.00 times number of years of credited service, with a maximum of 40 years, or $720.00. (vi) For retired members with a break in service on or after January 1, 2015 but prior to January 1, 2021, $22.00 times number of years of credited service, with a maximum of forty years, or $880,00; (1) Fforty years, or $880.00, for members who joined the plan prior to January 1, 2015 (2) Thirty years, or $660.00, for members who joined the plan on or after January 1, 2015 (vii) For retired members with a break in service on or after January 1, 2021, $24 times number of years of credited service, with a maximum of 40 years, or $960.00 Sec. 8-77. - Death benefits. (d) Death after retirement. (i) Qualified spousal and child benefits. A plan member who is under the age of 65 as of January 8, 2001 and is an active member is entitled to have benefits pass onto his/her qualified spouse and child(ren), subject to the restrictions and calculations described herein. (1) Qualified spouse is entitled to death benefits until death or remarriage, calculated as follows: a. Plan member who died between January 8, 2001 and July 16, 2006. Fifty percent of the deceased plan member's retirement benefit; b. Plan member who died after between July 16, 2006 and January 1, 2021. Ninety percent of the deceased plan member's retirement benefit. 5 JOURNAL OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORWICH MAY 17, 2021 c. Plan member who die after January 1, 2021. One hundred percent of the deceased plan member's retirement benefit. Mayor Nystrom call for a public hearing on AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $600,000 FOR THE DEMOLITION, PLANNING, ACQUISITION AND INSTALLATION OF IMPROVEMENTS TO THE HVAC SYSTEM AT THE JOHN B. STANTON SCHOOL AND AUTHORIZING THE ISSUE OF $600,000 BONDS OF THE CITY TO MEET SAID APPROPRIATION AND PENDING THE ISSUANCE THEREOF THE MAKING OF TEMPORARY BORROWINGS FOR SUCH PURPOSE Speaking in favor: Heather Romanski, 297 Scotland Rd, spoke in favor of the project stating that is desperately needed and should be done when the children are not in school. Speaking in opposition: Rodney Bowie, 62 Roosevelt Ave, spoke in opposition stating it is a lot of money for an HVAC project. Joanne Philbrick, 10 Elm Ave, is not in favor or against and asked how it fits into the new school plan. She also asked if we would be getting reimbursed from the Federal Government for relief to the taxpayers. There being no further speakers Mayor Nystrom declared the public hearing closed. Mayor Nystrom declared citizen comment closed. Upon a motion of Ald. Wilson, seconded by Ald. Myles, on a roll call vote it was unanimously voted to waive the reading of the full text and incorporate it into the minutes this ordinance being given it second reading. Upon a motion of Ald. Wilson, seconded by Ald. Myles, on a roll call vote it was unanimously voted to put the following ordinance introduced by Mayor Nystrom and President Pro Tem Bettencourt and Ald. Gould on the floor. AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $600,000 FOR THE DEMOLITION, PLANNING, ACQUISITION AND INSTALLATION OF IMPROVEMENTS TO THE HVAC SYSTEM AT THE JOHN B. STANTON SCHOOL AND AUTHORIZING THE ISSUE OF $600,000 BONDS OF THE CITY TO MEET SAID APPROPRIATION AND PENDING THE ISSUANCE THEREOF THE MAKING OF TEMPORARY BORROWINGS FOR SUCH PURPOSE BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORWICH: Section 1. The sum of $600,000 is appropriated for the demolition of the existing boilers and the planning, permitting, acquisition, and installation of new boilers and other HVAC improvements to the John B. Stanton School including but not limited to the abatement of any hazardous materials in the boiler room, equipment purchases, upgrades or improvements, architecture, engineering and other consultants, appurtenances 6 JOURNAL OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORWICH MAY 17, 2021 and services related thereto, all or so much of any portion of any part of the foregoing as may be accomplished within the foregoing appropriation and as determined by the City of Norwich (the “City”), and for administrative, advertising, printing, legal and financing costs (hereinafter the "Project"). Said appropriation shall be in addition to grant funding and all prior and future appropriations for said purpose. Section 2. The total estimated cost of the Project is $600,000. The average estimated useful life of the Project is 30 years. The Project is a general benefit to the City and its general governmental purposes. Project costs may be paid from grants, bonds and notes issued by the City, or any combination of the foregoing. Section 3. To meet said appropriation, up to $600,000 bonds of the City, or so much thereof as may be necessary for said purpose, may be issued, maturing not later than the twentieth (20th) year after their date, or such later date as may be allowed by law. Said bonds may be issued in one or more series as shall be determined by the City Manager and the Comptroller, and the amount of bonds of each series to be issued shall be fixed by the City Manager and the Comptroller, provided that the total amount of bonds to be issued shall not be less than an amount which will provide funds sufficient with other funds available for such purpose to pay the principal of and the interest on all temporary borrowings in anticipation of the receipt of the proceeds of said bonds outstanding at the time of the issuance thereof and to pay for the administrative, printing and legal costs of issuing the bonds. The bonds shall bear such rate or rates of interest as shall be determined by the City Manager and the Comptroller. The bonds shall be in the denomination of $1,000 or a whole multiple thereof, be issued in bearer form or in fully registered form, be executed in the name and on behalf of the City by the manual or facsimile signatures of the City Manager and the Comptroller, bear the City seal or a facsimile thereof, be certified by a bank or trust company designated by the City Manager and the Comptroller, which bank or trust company may be designated the registrar and transfer agent, be payable at a bank or trust company designated by the City Manager and the Comptroller, and be approved as to their legality by Pullman & Comley, LLC, Bond Counsel. The bonds shall be general obligations of the City and each of the bonds shall recite that every requirement of law relating to its issue has been duly complied with, that such bond is within every debt and other limit prescribed by law, that the full faith and credit of the City are pledged to the payment of the principal thereof and the interest thereon and shall be paid from property taxation to the extent not paid from other funds available for the payment thereof. The aggregate principal amount of the bonds, annual installments of principal, redemption provisions, if any, the date, time of issue and sale and other terms, details and particulars of such bonds, shall be determined by the City Manager and the Comptroller in accordance with the requirements of the General Statutes of Connecticut, as amended (the “Statutes”). In connection with the issuance of any bonds or notes authorized herein, the City may exercise any power delegated to municipalities pursuant to Section 7-370b of the Statutes, including the authority to enter into agreements managing interest rate risk. The City Manager and Comptroller, on behalf of the City, shall execute and deliver such reimbursement agreements, letter of credit agreement, credit facilities, remarketing, standby marketing agreements, standby bond purchase agreements, and any other commercially necessary or appropriate agreements which are necessary, appropriate or desirable in connection with or incidental to the sale and issuance of such bonds or notes. Section 4. The issue of the bonds aforesaid and of all other bonds or notes of the City heretofore authorized but not yet issued, as of the effective date of this ordinance, would not cause the indebtedness of the City to exceed any debt limit calculated in accordance with law. Section 5. Said bonds shall be sold by the City Manager and Comptroller in a competitive offering or by negotiation, in their discretion. If sold at competitive offering, the bonds shall be sold upon sealed proposals, auction or similar process, at not less than par and accrued interest on the basis of the lowest net or true interest cost to the City. Section 6. The City Manager and the Comptroller are authorized to make temporary borrowings in anticipation of the receipt of the proceeds of any series of said bonds. Notes evidencing such borrowings shall be signed by the manual or facsimile signatures of the City Manager and the Comptroller, have the seal of the City or a facsimile thereof affixed, be payable at a bank or trust company designated by the City Manager and the 7 JOURNAL OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORWICH MAY 17, 2021 Comptroller, be certified by a bank or trust company designated by the City Manager and the Comptroller pursuant to Section 7-373 of the Statutes, and be approved as to their legality by Pullman & Comley, LLC, Bond Counsel. They shall be issued with maturity dates which comply with the provisions of the Statutes governing the issuance of such notes, as the same may be amended from time to time. The notes shall be general obligations of the City and each of the notes shall recite that every requirement of law relating to its issue has been duly complied with, that such note is within every debt and other limit prescribed by law, that the full faith and credit of the City are pledged to the payment of the principal thereof and the interest thereon and shall be paid from property taxation to the extent not paid from other funds available for the payment thereof. The net interest cost on such notes, including renewals thereof, and the expense of preparing, issuing and marketing them, to the extent paid from the proceeds of such renewals or said bonds, shall be included as a cost of the equipment. Upon the sale of said bonds the proceeds thereof, to the extent required, shalt be applied forthwith to the payment of the principal of and the interest on any such temporary borrowings then outstanding or shall be deposited with a hank or trust company in trust for such purpose. Section 7. Resolution of Official Intent to Reimburse Expenditures with Borrowings. The City (the “Issuer”) hereby expresses its official intent pursuant to §1.150-2 of the Federal Income Tax Regulations, Title 26 (the “Regulations”), to reimburse expenditures paid sixty days prior to and after the date of passage of this ordinance in the maximum amount and for the capital project defined in Section 1 with the proceeds of bonds, notes, or other obligations (“Bonds”) authorized to be issued by the Issuer. The Bonds shall be issued to reimburse such expenditures not later than 18 months after the later of the date of the expenditure or the substantial completion of the project, or such later date that the Regulations may authorize. The Issuer hereby certifies that the intention to reimburse as expressed herein is based upon its reasonable expectations as of this date. The Comptroller or his designee is authorized to pay project expenses in accordance herewith pending the issuance of reimbursement bonds, and to amend this declaration. Section 8. The City Manager and Comptroller are hereby authorized to exercise all powers conferred by Section 3-20e of the General Statutes with respect to secondary market disclosure and to provide annual information and notices of material events as enumerated in Securities and Exchange Commission Exchange Act Rule 15c2-12, as amended, as may be necessary, appropriate or desirable to effect the sale of the bonds and notes authorized by this ordinance. Section 9. In order to meet the capital cash flow expenditure needs of the City, the City Manager and Comptroller are authorized to allocate and reallocate expenditures incurred for the equipment to any bonds or notes of the City outstanding as of the date of such allocation, and the bonds or notes to which such expenditures have been allocated shall be deemed to have been issued for such purpose. Section 10. It is hereby found and determined that the issue of all, or a portion of, the bonds, notes or other obligations of the City authorized to be issued herein as qualified private activity bonds, or with interest that is includable in gross income of the holders thereof for purposes of federal income taxation, is in the public interest. The City Manager and the Comptroller are hereby authorized to issue and utilize without further approval any financing alternative currently or hereafter available to municipal governments pursuant to law including but not limited to any “tax credit bond,” or “Build America Bonds” including Direct Payment and Tax Credit versions. Section 11. The City Manager and Comptroller are hereby authorized to prepare and distribute preliminary and final Official Statements of the City, to execute and deliver on behalf of the City all such other documents, and to take all action, necessary and proper for the sale, issuance and delivery of any bonds or notes relating to the equipment in accordance with the provisions of the Statutes and the laws of the United States. On a roll call vote of 7-0 the above ordinance passes. 8 JOURNAL OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORWICH MAY 17, 2021 City Manager Report: To: Mayor Nystrom and members of the City Council From: John Salomone, City Manager Subject: City Manager’s Report Date: May 17, 2021 City Hall will reopen to the public on Monday, May 24th in accordance with the Governors rules which come into effect on May 19th 2021. I am still waiting for further clarification from the state on the requirements for public settings. The alert banner on the City website will be updated as the information becomes available. Meetings attended via conference call or video were weekly Governor Lamont updates, State representatives and legislators, Southeastern Council of Governments (SECOG), Connecticut Conference of Municipalities (CCM) Board of Directors Meeting, NPU‐City Coordination Meeting, Region 4 Emergency Support Plan, Department of Health COVID‐19 updates, NCDC Budget Meeting and Director Search Committee, American Rescue Plan guidance and Pension Obligation Meeting. The City is due to receive approximately $10 million in the next few weeks from the federal government for the American Rescue Plan to respond to the COVID‐19 emergency. Funding objectives include: support urgent COVID‐ 19 response efforts to continue to decrease spread of the virus and bring the pandemic under control; replace lost public sector revenue to strengthen support for vital public services and help retain jobs; support immediate economic stabilization for households and businesses; and address systemic public health and economic challenges that have contributed to the unequal impact of the pandemic. I will be reviewing the guidelines and forming a committee to make recommendations on how to use the funding to present to Council for review and approval. The Public Works Department has started the replacement of sidewalks on the east side of Boswell Ave. from Oak St to Roath St. The $200,000 project is funded with CDBG funds and should be completed by the middle of June. Uncas Health has a clinic scheduled for May 20th at the Senior Center. The 2 day mobile clinic held at St. Mary Church on May 5th & 6th vaccinated 165 individuals. Thank you again to UConn Health, FEMA and the Connecticut Department of Health for providing this clinic in our town and to St. Mary Church. Thank you to SEAT who along with the State Department of Health, DEMHS (Dept. of Emergency Management and Homeland Security) and Griffin Health for their mobile unit for holding a vaccination clinic at the Norwich Transportation Center on Wednesdays and Thursdays during the month of May. To date, 50 individuals have been vaccinated. The mobile clinic is a creative way to reach people who have difficulties getting to other sites due to work schedules, lack of transportation or other barriers. The City Manager’s Office is accepting applications from Norwich Organizations for the CT Neighborhood Assistance Act. My assistant, Jacquie Barbarossa has received 7 applications to date and will continue to receive them until June 1st with the public hearing scheduled for June 21st. Mayor Nystrom called for citizen comment on resolutions. Joanne Philbrick, 10 Elm Ave, spoke on how unfortunate to the speakers to have a Resolution added under suspense at the last minute. She also stated the taxes in Norwich are too high. 9 JOURNAL OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORWICH MAY 17, 2021 Samuel Browning, 671 Scotland Rd, spoke against Resolution #4 and asked how much more will Norwich continue spending to keep this park in operation. Shiela Hayes, 382 Laurel Hill Ave, asked that when an item is added under suspension if the public could have a copy. She was concerned on Resolution #4 costs to the City and asked should we keep it or rent it out, options should be explored. Mayor Nystrom declared citizen comment closed. Upon a motion of Ald. Wilson, seconded by Ald. Myles, on a roll call vote it was unanimously voted to adopt the following resolution introduced by City Manager Salomone. RESOLVED, that the budget for Fiscal Year 2021-22, as tentatively adopted on May 3, 2021, be amended by the revenue adjustments as listed herein. General Fund 2021-22 2021-22 Revenue Proposed Revised Adjustment 10040000 41105 Prior Year Levies 1,784,300 1,801,600 17,300 10040000 41106 Interest and Lien Fees 1,055,800 1,084,100 28,300 10040000 41200 Conveyance Tax 664,900 671,500 6,600 10042000 42130 Public Safety Permits 13,200 13,900 700 10040000 43600 Payments in Lieu of Taxes 1,450,858 2,902,773 1,451,915 10041000 44102 Recording Fees 158,900 162,200 3,300 10041000 44103 Planning & Zoning Fees 21,500 23,500 2,000 10043000 44403 Refuse Collection Fees 7,300 7,500 200 10043000 44406 Burial Fees 500 400 (100) 10041000 44501 Vital Statistics 120,900 123,300 2,400 10044000 44708 Senior Center Fees 6,900 7,200 300 10042000 45102 Public Safety Fines 4,200 4,700 500 10042000 49125 Transfer from Police Private Duty 236,200 219,500 (16,700) Total Revenue Adjustment 1,496,715 Change in General Fund Mill Rate (0.75) Change in CCD Mill Rate (0.03) City Consolidation District 2021-22 2021-22 Revenue Proposed Revised Adjustment 28354200 41105 Prior Year Levies 118,000 120,000 2,000 28354200 41106 Interest and Lien Fees 61,000 63,000 2,000 28354200 43500 Shared Revenues 702,992 677,368 (25,624) Total Revenue Adjustment (21,624) Change in CCD Mill Rate 0.04 Upon a motion of Ald. Gould, seconded by Ald. Myles, on a roll call vote it was unanimously voted to adopt the following resolution introduced by Mayor Nystrom, President Pro Tem Bettencourt and Ald. Gould. RESOLVED, that the budget for Fiscal Year 2021-22, as tentatively adopted on May 3, 2021, be amended by the expenditure reductions as listed herein. 10 JOURNAL OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORWICH MAY 17, 2021 General Fund Description Page ORG OBJ Fund Change in Expenditures Reduce Capital Contingency to $200K 115-117 10500000 59102 GF (300,000) Police Overtime 73 10420100 51630 GF (50,000) Norwich Fire Replacement Cost 77 10420200 51631 GF (5,000) PW Streets Building Repairs & 94 10430300 54430 GF (5,000) Maintenance PW Streets Supplies 94 10430300 56610 GF (10,000) Total Expenditure Adjustment (370,000) Change in General Fund Mill Rate (0.18) Change in CCD Mill Rate (0.01) Upon a motion of Ald. Wilson, seconded by Ald. Gould, on a roll call vote it was unanimously voted to adopt the following resolution introduced by Mayor Nystrom and Ald. DeLucia. RESOLVED, that the budget for Fiscal Year 2021-22, as tentatively adopted on May 3, 2021, be amended by the expenditure additions as listed herein. General Fund Description Page ORG OBJ Fund Change in Expenditures Add Asst ZEO/Blight Enforcement 67 10415100 51610 GF 45,398 Official effective 10/1/2021 Fringe on Asst ZEO/Blight 67 10415100 52000 GF 19,649 Enforcement Official Total Expenditure Adjustment 65,047 Change in General Fund Mill Rate 0.03 Change in CCD Mill Rate (0.00) Upon a motion by Ald. Gould, seconded by Ald. Myles, on a roll call vote it was unanimously voted to go into Executive Session pursuant to Connecticut General Statute Section 1- 200(6), for the purpose of discussing the acquisition or disposition of real estate or interests in real estate, when publicity regarding the site and the acquisition or disposition of interests in the same would adversely impact the price of the same, to review preliminary drafts of proposals pertaining to use of the properties, the Council having determined that the public interest in withholding such clearly outweighs the public interest in disclosure at this time, and to review commercial or financial information given in confidence not required by statute. City Manager John Salomone, Finance Director Josh Pothier, and Corporation Counsel Michael Driscoll and Mr. Henry Resnikoff shall be asked to participate during all or portions of this Executive Session at the request of the City Council. The council was in Executive Session from 8:49 pm to 10:06 pm, at which time Mayor Nystrom, stated no votes were taken. Upon a motion of Ald. Myles, seconded by Ald. Gould, on a roll call vote it was voted to put the following resolution introduced by Mayor Nystrom on the floor. 11 JOURNAL OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORWICH MAY 17, 2021 Upon a motion of President Pro Tem Bettencourt, seconded by Ald. Gould, on a roll call vote it was voted to amend the following resolution in paragraph #7, line 5 after; to the Lessee “with the approval of the Lessor”. Amendment passes on a roll call vote of 6-1 with Ald. Nash voting in opposition. WHEREAS, the Council of the City of Norwich, by a resolution adopted April 15, 2019, authorized and directed City Manager John Salomone to enter into a Stadium Lease Agreement satisfactory to him on behalf of the City of Norwich with the Oneonta Athletic Corporation, then a member of the National Association of Professional Baseball Leagues, Inc. (dba Minor League Baseball) and the New York‐ Pennsylvania Professional Baseball Leagues, Inc. (dba New York Penn League), which Lease was to run for a term of ten (10) years commencing January 1, 2000 with the right of the Lessee to exercise up to two (2) options to extend the term of the Stadium Lease Agreement for successive periods of five (5) years each, on terms and conditions as substantially set forth in the proposed Stadium Lease Agreement; and WHEREAS, on August 1, 2019 John Salomone, as City Manager, on behalf of the City of Norwich entered into said Stadium Lease Agreement to commence on January 1, 2020; and WHEREAS, on February 11, 2020 the World Health Organization designated “Covid‐19” as coronavirus 19, a communicable respiratory disease, with subsequent restrictions placed on public events by federal, state and municipal directives and private restrictions; and WHEREAS, the City of Norwich and the Oneonta Athletic Corporation acknowledge that the coronavirus pandemic and efforts to contain the same effectuated in calendar year 2020 constituted a “baseball suspension period” as defined in Article XXII of the Stadium Lease Agreement; and WHEREAS, in connection with a renegotiation of the professional baseball agreement between Major League Baseball and the National Association of Professional Baseball Leagues after the end of the 2020 Major League season, the Commissioner of Major League Baseball and Major League Baseball dissolved the New York Penn League and removed the Oneonta Athletic Corporation from the National Association of Professional Baseball Leagues; and WHEREAS, the Oneonta Athletic Corporation desires to participate in a new league named the Future League utilizing college baseball players to continue to play baseball games in the stadium and the City of Norwich desires to permit the Oneonta Athletic Corporation to continue to play baseball games in the stadium subject to certain amendments to the Stadium Lease Agreement. 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 enter into and execute a First Amendment to the Stadium Lease Agreement satisfactory to him on behalf of the City of Norwich to run for a period commencing January 1, 2020 and expiring on December 31, 2022 with a right provided to the Lessee with the approval of the Lessor to extend this term for a one (1) year period commencing January 1, 2023 for a rent of $22,500 due in two equal installments on June 30 and September 30 of each year during the amended original term and the one (1) year extension; the Lessee with the approval of the Lessor to pay the sum of $91,000 representing sums due under the original Lease for calendar year 2019 and other payments; the Lessee to pay the first $30,000 on the account of the cost of police or fire personnel hired for home games plus 50% of the police and/or fire personnel costs in excess of $30,000; and the Lessee to 12 JOURNAL OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORWICH MAY 17, 2021 pay the first $50,000 for utility costs plus 50% of the utility costs in excess of $50,000; all under terms and conditions as substantially set forth in the Lease Agreement and the First Amendment of the Stadium Lease Agreement as described herein. Motion passes on a roll call vote of 6-1 with Ald. Nash voting in opposition. Upon motion of Ald. Gould, seconded by Ald. Nash, on a roll call vote it was unanimously voted to adjourn at 10:28 P.M. City Clerk 13