City Council
Regular MeetingNorwich, CT · February 21, 2023
Minutes
JOURNAL OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORWICH FEBRUARY 21, 2023
The regular meeting of the Council of the City of Norwich was held February 21, 2023 at 7:30 PM in
Council Chamber. Present: Mayor Nystrom, President Pro Tem DeLucia, Ald. Neuendorf, Gould,
Singh, and Burto. City Manager Salomone and Corporation Counsel Michael Driscoll were also in
attendance. Mayor Nystrom presided.
Ald. Gould read the opening prayer and Ald. Neuendorf led the members in the Pledge of Allegiance.
Mayor Nystrom called for a moment of silence for Attorney Konstance Morell former Council
President, Council member and also the City Attorney.
Please be advised that meetings of the Norwich City Council can be viewed in their
entirety on the City of Norwich website “norwichct.org”.
Mayor Nystrom asked for the signs displayed to be taken down.
Mayor Nystrom called for citizen comment.
Joanne Philbrick, 10 Elm Ave, talked about the people speaking from the gallery and asked the
Council when are they were going to start to listen to the citizens. She also mentioned a new gun
shop in her neighborhood.
Fredrick Browning, 671 Scotland Rd, talked about the Council consent on the Ponemah project.
Ronald Beckman, 210 Old Canterbury Tpk, talked about NFA and NCDC.
Harold Marceau, 365 Canterbury Tpk, stated some city processes are flawed.
Christine Delorge, 334 Canterbury Tpk, talked about the traffic on her road.
Eric Chiaradio, 538 Scotland Rd, talked about not trusting City leaders.
Marilyn Jester, Canterbury Tpk, asked to have the city look into her icy street.
Charles Witt, 511 Canterbury Tpk, talked about a study done on Laurel Hill.
John Tarryk, 232 Old Canterbury Tpk, stated water build up was caused by a well on the farm.
Jan Sway, 506 Canterbury Tpk, asked if council members on the NCDC board can vote.
Sue Jacobson, 256 Lawler Ln, talked about safety on the roads.
William Bridgman, 44 White Plains Rd, asked the council to use caution in making decisions.
Jessica Quay, Old Canterbury Tpk, asked the council to listen to the people.
Mr. French, 85 White Plains Rd, asked to be pro community and not anti-development.
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Mayor Nystrom declared citizen comment closed.
Upon a motion of Ald. Gould, seconded by Ald. Neuendorf, to have SECOND READING AND
POSSILBE ACTION ON THE BELOW ORDINANCE PREVIOUSLY PRESENTED.
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Amended BMPD Signage Regulations
Upon a motion of Ald. Gould, seconded by Ald. Neuendorf, on a roll call vote it was voted to amend
the following ordinance introduced by Mayor Nystrom and Ald. Gould.
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On a roll call vote of 3-3 with President Pro Tem DeLucia, Ald. Singh and Burto voting in opposition
amendment fails.
Upon a motion of Ald. Gould, seconded by Ald. Neuendorf, on a roll call vote it was voted to
postpone the following ordinance until March 6, 2023.
On a roll call vote of 3-3 with President Pro Tem DeLucia, Ald. Singh and Burto voting in opposition
motion to postpone fails.
On a roll call vote of 3-3 with President Pro Tem DeLucia, Ald. Singh and Burto voting in opposition
the ordinance fails.
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Please be advised that meetings of the Norwich City Council can be viewed in their
entirety on the City of Norwich website “norwichct.org”.
CITY MANAGERS REPORT
To: Mayor Nystrom and members of the City Council
From: John Salomone, City Manager
Subject: City Manager’s Report
Date: February 21, 2023
Meetings attended were with State representatives and legislators, Connecticut Conference of
Municipalities (CCM) Board of Directors Meeting, Public Safety, NPU-City Coordination Meeting, and NCDC
Board of Directors meeting. Budget Hearings have been scheduled and are posted on the City’s website at
www.norwichct.org.
The mild winter has allowed the Public Works Department to complete work that normally couldn’t be done
in February, such as installation of the new playground equipment in Mohegan Park and some significant
grade changes to allow for a more level area for the equipment. Public Works also spent some time on
headstone repairs in the Yantic Cemetery, repairing or re-setting approximately 40 headstones. The Public
Works Tree Crew also utilized the new bucket truck to remove nearly 20 trees in the last month. The trees
included those overhanging the Lake Street Park near the soon to be refurbished basketball court. The Public
Works Mason Crew repaired a large semi-collapsed stone headwall on a large culvert on White Plains Road.
Human Services Youth, Family, and Recreation Division recently partnered with our local WNBA team, the CT
Sun, to provide a unique basketball experience every Saturday at Kelly Middle School. The CT Sun Team
representatives and players have also made appearances to run drills, answer questions, and talk with
players about sportsmanship, the importance of school, and the dedication that goes into being a
professional athlete. Thank you to the dedicated coaches and the CT Sun for making this a special
experience.
AARP tax assistance program at the Norwich Senior Center is in progress with over 500 appointments
booked to date with only a few spots remaining. Congressman Courtney will be visiting the Sr. Center on
February 24th at 10 am to discuss senior health issues including prescription medications and Medicare. For
more information call 860-889-5960.
Human Services’ Adult & Family Division has tripled their matching payment plan with NPU. Help is available
at 860-823-3778. Please don’t wait until the shut-off moratorium ends to get caught up on your utilities.
On February 8th, the City and local legislators welcomed the Norwich Youth Football League Cheerleaders
and Football team to congratulate their respective state, regional and national championships.
Congratulations to the participants and their coaches.
Thank you to the United Way, city employees and volunteers who served a record 242 households at their
Mobile Pantry in Norwich.
Please be advised that meetings of the Norwich City Council can be viewed in their
entirety on the City of Norwich website “norwichct.org”.
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Mayor Nystrom called for citizen comment on resolutions.
Shiela Hayes, 382 Laurel Hill Ave, spoke on Resolution #1 and asked to recognize and preserve this
property.
Beth Bellevue, 5 Town Rd, expressed concern on Resolution #2.
Joanne Philbrick, Elm Ave, spoke on back taxes on Resolution #1.
Debra Monahan, 60 Boswell Ave, excited about Resolution #2.
Mayor Nystrom declared citizen comment closed.
Upon a motion of Ald. Gould, seconded by Ald. Singh, on a roll call vote it was unanimously voted to
adopt the following resolution introduced by Mayor Nystrom, Ald. Gould.
WHEREAS, Cape Verdean Santiago Society Inc. has offered to convey to the City of Norwich by a deed in
lieu of foreclosure a parcel of land carried on the land records of the City’s Tax Assessor’s office as Map
102, Block 7, Lot 22 (84 Talman Street) more particularly described in Schedule A attached hereto; and
WHEREAS, Cape Verdean Santiago Society, Inc. has offered said deed in lieu of foreclosure in full and
final satisfaction of all real estate taxes due the City of Norwich assessed with respect to 84 Talman
Street; and
WHEREAS, the taxes due as of February 28, 2023 are $23,078.22 and said property is assessed at a
value of $44,900.00.
WHEREAS, Cape Verdean Santiago Society Inc. has offered to convey to the City of Norwich by a deed in
lieu of foreclosure a parcel of land carried on the land records of the City’s Tax Assessor’s office as Map
102, Block 7, Lot 21 (60 Talman Street) more particularly described in Schedule A attached hereto; and
WHEREAS, Cape Verdean Santiago Society, Inc. has offered said deed in lieu of foreclosure in full and
final satisfaction of all real estate taxes due the City of Norwich assessed with respect to 60 Talman
Street; and
WHEREAS, the taxes due as of February 28, 2023 are $791.05 and said property is assessed at a value
of $800.00.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the City of Norwich hereby accepts the tender of a duly
authorized deed in lieu of foreclosure by Cape Verdean Santiago Society, Inc., conveying to the City of
Norwich title to 84 Talman Street and 60 Talman Street in full and final satisfaction of said taxes
assessed with respect to said property; and
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that City Manager John Salomone be and hereby is authorized to accept
said deed on behalf of the City of Norwich, subject to the approval of the Corporation Counsel, and to
cause it and any other necessary documents to be filed or recorded.
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Upon a motion of Ald. Singh, seconded by Ald. Neuendorf, on a roll call vote it was unanimously
voted to put the following resolution introduced by Mayor Nystrom, Ald. Gould on the floor.
Upon a motion of President Pro Tem DeLucia, seconded by Ald. Burto, on a roll call vote it was
unanimously voted to postpone the following resolution until March 6, 2023.
It was a further motion of Ald. Gould, seconded by Ald. Singh on a roll call vote it was unanimously
voted to postpone Resolution #3 and #4 until March 6, 2023.
Relative to the school construction grant application for the construction of a new elementary school
on the grounds of the former Greeneville School.
WHEREAS, the voters of the City of Norwich approved the $385,000,000 School Construction
Program bond ordinance #1820 by referendum on November 8, 2022; and
WHEREAS, one of the items authorized by ordinance #1820 is the construction of a new
elementary school on the grounds of the former Greeneville School (“Project”); and
WHEREAS, the City intends to apply for a School Construction Grant for the Project; and
WHEREAS, the Office of School Construction Grants & Review of the Department of
Administrative Services of the State of Connecticut requires that the legislative body of the City take
the following actions prior to submitting a School Construction Grant Application for the Project:
1. Authorize its Board of Education to apply to the Commissioner of Administrative Services and to
accept or reject a grant for the proposed Project,
2. Establish a building committee for the Project, and
3. Authorize the preparation of schematic drawings and outline specifications for the Project.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
NORWICH, that the Norwich Board of Education be and hereby is authorized to apply to the
Commissioner of Administrative Services and to accept or reject a grant for the Project;
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORWICH, that the
School Building Committee established by the Council of the City of Norwich by resolution on
January 21, 2020, as updated and amended from time to time, shall serve as the building committee
with regard to the Project; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORWICH, that the
City hereby authorizes the preparation of schematic drawings and outline specifications for the
Project.
Upon a motion of Ald. Gould, seconded by Ald. Singh, on a roll call vote it was unanimously voted to
postpone the following resolution introduced by Mayor Nystrom, Ald. Gould until March 6, 2023.
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Relative to the school construction grant application for the construction of a new elementary school
on the grounds of the Moriarty Environmental Sciences Magnet School.
WHEREAS, the voters of the City of Norwich approved the $385,000,000 School Construction
Program bond ordinance #1820 by referendum on November 8, 2022; and
WHEREAS, one of the items authorized by ordinance #1820 is the construction of a new
elementary school on the grounds of the Moriarty Environmental Sciences Magnet School
(“Project”); and
WHEREAS, the City intends to apply for a School Construction Grant for the Project; and
WHEREAS, the Office of School Construction Grants & Review of the Department of
Administrative Services of the State of Connecticut requires that the legislative body of the City take
the following actions prior to submitting a School Construction Grant Application for the Project:
1. Authorize its Board of Education to apply to the Commissioner of Administrative Services and to
accept or reject a grant for the proposed Project,
2. Establish a building committee for the Project, and
3. Authorize the preparation of schematic drawings and outline specifications for the Project.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
NORWICH, that the Norwich Board of Education be and hereby is authorized to apply to the
Commissioner of Administrative Services and to accept or reject a grant for the Project;
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORWICH, that the
School Building Committee established by the Council of the City of Norwich by resolution on
January 21, 2020, as updated and amended from time to time, shall serve as the building committee
with regard to the Project; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORWICH, that the
City hereby authorizes the preparation of schematic drawings and outline specifications for the
Project.
Upon a motion of Ald. Gould, seconded by Ald. Singh, on a roll call vote it was unanimously voted to
postpone the following resolution introduced by Mayor Nystrom, Ald. Gould until March 6, 2023.
Relative to the school construction grant application for the construction of a new elementary school
on the grounds of the John B. Stanton School.
WHEREAS, the voters of the City of Norwich approved the $385,000,000 School Construction
Program bond ordinance #1820 by referendum on November 8, 2022; and
WHEREAS, one of the items authorized by ordinance #1820 is the construction of a new
elementary school on the grounds of the John B. Stanton School (“Project”); and
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WHEREAS, the City intends to apply for a School Construction Grant for the Project; and
WHEREAS, the Office of School Construction Grants & Review of the Department of
Administrative Services of the State of Connecticut requires that the legislative body of the City take
the following actions prior to submitting a School Construction Grant Application for the Project:
1. Authorize its Board of Education to apply to the Commissioner of Administrative Services and to
accept or reject a grant for the proposed Project,
2. Establish a building committee for the Project, and
3. Authorize the preparation of schematic drawings and outline specifications for the Project.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
NORWICH, that the Norwich Board of Education be and hereby is authorized to apply to the
Commissioner of Administrative Services and to accept or reject a grant for the Project;
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORWICH, that the
School Building Committee established by the Council of the City of Norwich by resolution on
January 21, 2020, as updated and amended from time to time, shall serve as the building committee
with regard to the Project; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORWICH, that the
City hereby authorizes the preparation of schematic drawings and outline specifications for the
Project.
Upon a motion by Ald. Gould, seconded by Ald. Singh, 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 a discussion concerning the performance, evaluation and appointment of a possible
public officer or employee, the discussion not required to be held in an open meeting. The following
shall be asked to participate during all or portions of this Executive session at the request of the City
Council: City Manager John Salomone, Director of Human Resources Brigid Marks, City Clerk Betsy
Barrett, and Corporation Counsel Michael Driscoll.
The council was in Executive Session from 8:55 pm to 9:16 pm, at which time Mayor Nystrom,
stated no votes were taken.
Upon a motion of Ald. Gould, seconded by Ald. Burto, on a roll call vote it was unanimously voted to
return to regular session.
Upon motion of Ald. Gould, seconded by Ald. Neuendorf, on a roll call vote it was unanimously
voted to adjourn at 9:17 pm.
City Clerk
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Agenda
AGENDA – MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORWICH
100 Broadway in Council Chambers
February 21, 2023
7:30 PM
PRAYER
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
CITIZEN COMMENT GENERAL (30 Minutes)
SECOND READING AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON THE BELOW ORDINANCE
PREVIOUSLY PRESENTED
1. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF NORWICH/ CREATING
BUSINESS MASTER PLAN DISTRICT (January 17, 2023)
A. Business Master Plan Complete Documents
B. List of Exhibits
CITY MANAGER’S REPORT
CITIZENS COMMENT ON RESOLUTIONS
NEW BUSINESS RESOLUTIONS
1. Relative to conveying property at 84 and 60 Talman Street by a deed in lieu of foreclosure.
2. Relative to the school construction grant application for the construction of a new elementary
school on the grounds of the former Greeneville School.
3. Relative to the school construction grant application for the construction of a new elementary
school on the grounds of the Moriarty Environmental Sciences Magnet School.
4. Relative to the school construction grant application for the construction of a new elementary
school on the grounds of the John B. Stanton School.
EXECUTIVE SESSION: Personnel matters
City Clerk
SECOND READING &
POSSIBLE ACTION #1
ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF NORWICH AND CREATING A
BUSINESS MASTER PLAN DISTRICT
An ordinance amending the zoning map of the City of Norwich. by creating a Business Master Plan District by
changing the zoning district of those tracts or parcels of land list below to the Business Master Plan District under
Section 3.11 of the Norwich Zoning Ordinances:
PROPERTY ADDRESS MAP BLOCK LOT
Bromley Lane 024 001 054
Lawler Lane 023 001 009
180 Lawler Lane 023 001 007
207 Lawler Lane 023 001 008
253 Lawler Lane 023 001 006
300 Canterbury Turnpike Rear 030 001 015
432 Canterbury Turnpike 024 001 001
527 Scotland Road 017 001 002
16 School Ave 019 002 016
83 Taftville-Occum Road 019 002 055
97 Taftville-Occum Road 019 002 049
105 Taftville-Occum Road 019 002 046
111 Taftville-Occum Road 019 002 043
431 Canterbury Turnpike 024 001 013
431 Canterbury Turnpike Rear 024 001 012
439 Canterbury Turnpike 025 001 001
461 Canterbury Turnpike 024 001 006
Said properties are shown on a certain map entitled “Zoning Location Survey “Zoning Map Amendment” Prepared for
Norwich Community Development Corporation, Taftville-Occum Road, Canterbury Turnpike, Old Canterbury
Turnpike, Lawler Lane & Interstate 395, Norwich, Connecticut, Boundaries, LLC, Date September, 2022, revised
September 23, 2022, Scale 1”=200’, Sheets 1 of 3 thru 3 of 3.
All of the properties on the Zoning Location Survey to be changed from PDD or GC, as the case may be, to the
Business Master Plan District (BMPD).
That the zoning map of the City of Norwich be and the same is hereby amended so that the tracts or parcels of land
showing on the above stated map be changed from GC or PDD as the case may be to BMPD.
That the Business Master Plan District includes those uses specified in Section 3.11.5.6 plus the following additional
uses:
Business Corporate and Professional Offices
Healthcare Technology Research Industries, Advanced Medical Equipment, Pharmaceuticals and
Biotechnology Facilities
Technology Research & Development
Government Buildings & Facilities
Car wash facilities as part of truck stop
Clinical and Medical Offices
Public Utility Facilities
That the Master Plan shall be as shown on a Plan entitled “Bohler, Overall Master Plan, Sheet Number EX-01, for
Norwich Community Development Corporation, date, December 4, 2022”, including approval of the road as shown on
the plan,
That the Plan is found to be consistent with the Plan of Conservation & Development of the City of Norwich.
That approval of the Master Plan is conditioned on the following:
a. Architectural design of each building constructed within the Business Master Plan District is subject to
approval as per Section 3.11.5.2
b. Street Lighting be consistent with Section 3.11.5.5.
c. Minimum front, side and rear yards be as follows:
Front Yard - 20’
Side Yard – 20’
Rear Yard – 20’
In the event that any parcel adjoins a residentially zoned property the minimum buffer shall be 50’
d. Maximum building height shall be 80’ except that no building constructed east of Canterbury Turnpike
shall exceed 60’
e. Signage shall be designed pursuant to the attached signage standards.
f. Parking requirements pursuant to Section 3.11.5.4 shall be subject to approval of the Commission of the
City Plan in connection with site plan approval for each parcel within the Business Master Plan District.
Mayor Peter Albert Nystrom
Alderwoman Stacy Gould
AMENDED PUBLIC HEARING #1
BMPD SIGNAGE REGULATIONS
January 3, 2023
BUSINESS MASTER PLAN DISTRICT (BMPD) SECTION NO. 3.11.5.3
SIGNAGE
a. Private Traffic Direction Signs
Signs directing traffic movement within a site: each sign shall
not exceed 1 ½ square feet in area nor 36 inches in length,
provided the nature and location of such signs cause no nuisance
or hazard. Illumination of these signs shall be permitted.
Horizontal directional signs on and flush with paved areas are
not regulated by these standards.
b. Vehicles
Signs on vehicles of any kind shall not be permitted as signage.
Vehicles with company signs parked in the ordinary course of
business are allowed
c. Flags
Three flags per lot or per business and/or industrial buildings,
may be permitted. Said flag shall not exceed 36 square feet. The
pole the flag may be affixed to the building wall of the structure
within 10’ of the point of public access for the business or be a
free standing pole not greater than 20’ in height, and shall not
extend over any State, Town or Private street, road, highway or
right of way, nor shall inhibit access to and along areas reserved
for pedestrian or vehicular movement onto and within the parcel.
DESIGN STANDARDS GENERAL
All building mounted and free standing signs shall comply with the
following standards.
Building Mounted, Marquee, and Awning Sign Standards
a. No building mounted sign shall be mounted on a rooftop nor
shall any portion a building mounted sign extend above the
building roofline.
b. Signs shall be located on the same wall containing the main
public entrance(s) to the building. For buildings which have
additional wall(s) parallel to a public way that do not contain
the main entrance, one additional sign shall be allowed on
such wall not to exceed 1/3 of the area allowed for the
district. For buildings with multiple tenants each having its
own access point, such as a flex building, each tenant shall
be allowed its own wall mounted business sign.
c. No portion of a building mounted sign shall overhang any
property line nor be closer than ten feet above areas used
for pedestrian access or sidewalks nor closer than 14 feet
above areas used for vehicle parking or access.
d. Directory signs shall be mounted within 10 feet of the
common access door.
e. The area calculation shall only apply to length or area of the
building wall above finished grade to which the sign is being
attached.
f. The maximum size listed in the following chart specifies the
maximum total combined square footage of all signs which
are permitted on any one building wall.
WALL MOUNTED SIGNS
MAXIMUM SIZE
30% off the area of the wall upon which they are to be placed
up to a maximum of 600 square feet total for all signs on any
one building wall.
Multi-Tenant Build 1 S.F. per lineal foot of Store front up to a
max. of 50 S.F. per unit.
MISCELLANEOUS
• Directory signs may be permitted in Multi-tenant structures
up to a maximum of 24 S.F. in addition to the maximum
permitted sign area for all tenants.
• Company logos must be affixed as a wall sign not be greater
in height than a wall sign and may use the company’s colors
and type face.
FREE STANDING SIGN STANDARDS
1. No portion of any free standing sign shall be closer than 10
feet to any property line.
2. No free standing sign shall be placed in any required side or
rear yard setbacks.
3. Every free standing sign shall be located within a landscaped
area.
4. No free standing sign shall exceed 500 square feet in area.
MAXIMUM SIZE PER SIGN
Single Occupancy may increase 1 S.F. per 500 S.F. in excess of first
5000 S.F. of building area up to a maximum of 600 S.F. per sign.
Multi-tenant and/or multiple buildings may increase 1 S.F. per 1000
S.F. of gross floor area up to a maximum of 1,000 S.F.
MAXIMUM HEIGHT
Height max 15’.
1 free standing sign per land bay
READER BOARD/ELECTRONIC MESSAGE/CHANGEABLE COPY SIGNS
Only one (1) Electronic Message Center (EMC) sign is permitted on a
land bay. The EMC sign copy shall not change more than once every
16 seconds. The EMC sign shall not exceed 30% of the total allowed
sign area under Section 21.7.2
All EMCs shall have automatic dimming capability that adjusts the
brightness to the ambient light at all times of the day and night.
The brightness level shall not exceed 300 Nits or 0.3 foot candles at
a distance of one hundred (100) feet day or night.
No single electronic message is permitted to be repeated by
flashing.
Message changes shall be allowed by fading-in or scrolling no more
than once every sixteen seconds.
MEASUREMENT OF SIGN AREA
Measurements of sign area shall be calculated as:
The surface area of a sign is that area which encompasses all
lettering, designs, or symbols, including those that are raised and
back-lit, as well as any background different from the wall it is
mounted on. This area shall not include structural elements outside
the limits of the sign which are not an integral part of the display.
The support for a sign, whether it be columns, a pylon, or a building
or part thereof, shall not be included in the computation of total sign
area. For Free Standing signs, if the area of such support exceeds
25% of the total sign area supported, area of such supports shall be
included in the total sigh area calculation.
When a freestanding sign includes two or more panels separated by
more than a 45 degree internal angle, the sign area shall be
calculated as the combined total of each of the sign panels.
The surface area for a sign that is internally illuminated includes all
lettering, designs, symbols and area that is internally illuminated.
ILLUMINATION
Any sign within the BMPD shall be LED, preferably internally light
and not exceeding 1 candle foot.
a. A sign may be illuminated only if the illumination is confined to
or directed upon the surface of the sign only. The light from or
directed upon any illuminated sign shall be shaded, shielded or
directed in such a way as to assure that the light intensity or
brightness shall not be directed in such a way as to assure that
the light intensity or brightness therefrom shall not be directed
upon any public thoroughfare, highway, sidewalk or property
other than that on which the sign is located.
b. No sign shall be illuminated by or contain flashing, fluttering,
blinking intermittent, rotating, or moving light or lights, nor
shall any sign be illuminated by a light source which does not
maintain a constant intensity, brightness or color, except signs
indicating time and/or temperature by means of white
intermittent lighting or signs as Reader Board/Electronic
Message/Changeable Copy Signs.
c. No colored lights shall be used at any location or in any manner
so as to be confused with or construed as traffic control
devices or marine navigational devices.
d. The direct reflected light from primary light sources shall
create a traffic hazard to operators of motor vehicles on public
thoroughfares.
INSPECTION, MAINTENANCE, REMOVAL
a. Inspection
Signs shall be inspected by common interest manager to
determine compliance with these regulations.
b. Maintenance
All signs and components thereof shall be kept in good repair.
Required landscape areas shall be maintained with living plants
during the growing season as shown on the approved plans. No
dead or decaying organic material shall be permitted in the
landscape area.
c. Removal of Sign
i. All sighs shall be removed by the owner or lessee of the
premises upon which the sign is located when the use is
no longer conducted on the premises.
COLOR, TYPE
All signs in the BMPD shall use the type face and color palette
as shown in Exhibit A except that any business may use its own
logo (Color and Type) as described here-in for its logo only.
RESOLUTION #1
WHEREAS, Cape Verdean Santiago Society Inc. has offered to convey to the City of Norwich by a
deed in lieu of foreclosure a parcel of land carried on the land records of the City’s Tax Assessor’s
office as Map 102, Block 7, Lot 22 (84 Talman Street) more particularly described in Schedule A
attached hereto; and
WHEREAS, Cape Verdean Santiago Society, Inc. has offered said deed in lieu of foreclosure in full
and final satisfaction of all real estate taxes due the City of Norwich assessed with respect to 84
Talman Street; and
WHEREAS, the taxes due as of February 28, 2023 are $23,078.22 and said property is assessed at a
value of $44,900.00.
WHEREAS, Cape Verdean Santiago Society Inc. has offered to convey to the City of Norwich by a
deed in lieu of foreclosure a parcel of land carried on the land records of the City’s Tax Assessor’s
office as Map 102, Block 7, Lot 21 (60 Talman Street) more particularly described in Schedule A
attached hereto; and
WHEREAS, Cape Verdean Santiago Society, Inc. has offered said deed in lieu of foreclosure in full
and final satisfaction of all real estate taxes due the City of Norwich assessed with respect to 60
Talman Street; and
WHEREAS, the taxes due as of February 28, 2023 are $791.05 and said property is assessed at a
value of $800.00.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the City of Norwich hereby accepts the tender of a duly
authorized deed in lieu of foreclosure by Cape Verdean Santiago Society, Inc., conveying to the City
of Norwich title to 84 Talman Street and 60 Talman Street in full and final satisfaction of said taxes
assessed with respect to said property; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that City Manager John Salomone be and hereby is authorized to
accept said deed on behalf of the City of Norwich, subject to the approval of the Corporation
Counsel, and to cause it and any other necessary documents to be filed or recorded.
Mayor Peter Albert Nystrom
Alderwoman Stacy Gould
RESOLUTION #1
Schedule A-1
RESOLUTION #1
Schedule A - 2
RESOLUTION #2
Relative to the school construction grant application for the construction of a new elementary school
on the grounds of the former Greeneville School.
WHEREAS, the voters of the City of Norwich approved the $385,000,000 School Construction
Program bond ordinance #1820 by referendum on November 8, 2022; and
WHEREAS, one of the items authorized by ordinance #1820 is the construction of a new
elementary school on the grounds of the former Greeneville School (“Project”); and
WHEREAS, the City intends to apply for a School Construction Grant for the Project; and
WHEREAS, the Office of School Construction Grants & Review of the Department of
Administrative Services of the State of Connecticut requires that the legislative body of the City take
the following actions prior to submitting a School Construction Grant Application for the Project:
1. Authorize its Board of Education to apply to the Commissioner of Administrative Services
and to accept or reject a grant for the proposed Project,
2. Establish a building committee for the Project, and
3. Authorize the preparation of schematic drawings and outline specifications for the Project.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
NORWICH, that the Norwich Board of Education be and hereby is authorized to apply to the
Commissioner of Administrative Services and to accept or reject a grant for the Project;
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORWICH, that the
School Building Committee established by the Council of the City of Norwich by resolution on
January 21, 2020, as updated and amended from time to time, shall serve as the building committee
with regard to the Project; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORWICH, that the
City hereby authorizes the preparation of schematic drawings and outline specifications for the
Project.
Mayor Peter Albert Nystrom
Alderwoman Stacy Gould
RESOLUTION #3
Relative to the school construction grant application for the construction of a new elementary school
on the grounds of the Moriarty Environmental Sciences Magnet School.
WHEREAS, the voters of the City of Norwich approved the $385,000,000 School Construction
Program bond ordinance #1820 by referendum on November 8, 2022; and
WHEREAS, one of the items authorized by ordinance #1820 is the construction of a new
elementary school on the grounds of the Moriarty Environmental Sciences Magnet School
(“Project”); and
WHEREAS, the City intends to apply for a School Construction Grant for the Project; and
WHEREAS, the Office of School Construction Grants & Review of the Department of
Administrative Services of the State of Connecticut requires that the legislative body of the City take
the following actions prior to submitting a School Construction Grant Application for the Project:
1. Authorize its Board of Education to apply to the Commissioner of Administrative Services
and to accept or reject a grant for the proposed Project,
2. Establish a building committee for the Project, and
3. Authorize the preparation of schematic drawings and outline specifications for the Project.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
NORWICH, that the Norwich Board of Education be and hereby is authorized to apply to the
Commissioner of Administrative Services and to accept or reject a grant for the Project;
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORWICH, that the
School Building Committee established by the Council of the City of Norwich by resolution on
January 21, 2020, as updated and amended from time to time, shall serve as the building committee
with regard to the Project; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORWICH, that the
City hereby authorizes the preparation of schematic drawings and outline specifications for the
Project.
Mayor Peter Albert Nystrom
Alderwoman Stacy Gould
RESOLUTION #4
Relative to the school construction grant application for the construction of a new elementary
school on the grounds of the John B. Stanton School.
WHEREAS, the voters of the City of Norwich approved the $385,000,000 School Construction
Program bond ordinance #1820 by referendum on November 8, 2022; and
WHEREAS, one of the items authorized by ordinance #1820 is the construction of a new
elementary school on the grounds of the John B. Stanton School (“Project”); and
WHEREAS, the City intends to apply for a School Construction Grant for the Project; and
WHEREAS, the Office of School Construction Grants & Review of the Department of
Administrative Services of the State of Connecticut requires that the legislative body of the City take
the following actions prior to submitting a School Construction Grant Application for the Project:
1. Authorize its Board of Education to apply to the Commissioner of Administrative Services
and to accept or reject a grant for the proposed Project,
2. Establish a building committee for the Project, and
3. Authorize the preparation of schematic drawings and outline specifications for the Project.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
NORWICH, that the Norwich Board of Education be and hereby is authorized to apply to the
Commissioner of Administrative Services and to accept or reject a grant for the Project;
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORWICH, that the
School Building Committee established by the Council of the City of Norwich by resolution on
January 21, 2020, as updated and amended from time to time, shall serve as the building
committee with regard to the Project; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORWICH, that the
City hereby authorizes the preparation of schematic drawings and outline specifications for the
Project.
Mayor Peter Albert Nystrom
Alderwoman Stacy Gould
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