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Approve by the City Council & WPCA June 2, 2025 Vote: Unanimous MINUTES Vol 27, Page 523 CITY COUNCIL & WPCA PUBLIC HEARING: SEWER USE FEE, NORTHWEST RESOURCE RECOVERY AUTHORITY ORDINANCE, AND SALE OF CITY PROPERTY CITY HALL AUDITORIUM/ZOOM May 19, 2025 A PUBLIC HEARING was held by the City Council & WPCA of the City of Torrington on Monday, May 19, 2025, to solicit citizen input regarding the Sewer Use Fee for the year beginning July 1, 2025, and ending June 30, 2026. Present at City Hall were Mayor Elinor Carbone, Corporation Counsel Michael Magistrali, and City Councilors Drake Waldron, Stephan Ivain, Molly Spino, Paul Cavagnero, and David Oliver. Also present at City Hall were Deputy Comptroller and Manager of Budgets Erika Johnson, Public Works Director Ray Drew, Facilities Manager Jamie Sykora, WPCA Administrator Ed Tousey, Purchasing Agent Pennie Zucco, and Human Resources Director Denise Kurpiewski. Deputy Fire Chief David Tripp and IT Director Gerry Crowley participated via Zoom. Councilor Anne Ruwet was absent. Mayor Carbone called the meeting to order at 7:04 p.m. Assistant City Clerk Heather Abraham read the legal notice into the record. PUBLIC COMMENT David Tripp said he lives in the Hunter Court Condominiums and serves as President of the Homeowners Association. He said the annual increases in fees are making it difficult to manage the HOA budget. Many residents, particularly elderly individuals on fixed incomes, are struggling to keep up with the rising costs year after year. PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED Mayor Carbone declared the public hearing closed at 7:10 p.m. A PUBLIC HEARING was held by the City Council & WPCA of the City of Torrington on Monday, May 19, 2025, to solicit citizen input regarding the adoption of a proposed Regional Waste Authority Ordinance, which would establish the Northwest Resource Recovery Authority (NRRA). Mayor Carbone called the meeting to order at 7:10 p.m. Assistant City Clerk Heather Abraham read the legal notice into the record. PUBLIC COMMENT No one from the Public wished to speak. Mr. Drew stated that establishing the NRRA offers long-term benefits for both the City and the broader region. He emphasized that it remains a worthwhile initiative, even though the City will not own any of the facilities. The project is expected to generate a range of positive outcomes. PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED Mayor Carbone declared the public hearing closed at 7:15 p.m. TABLE: PUBLIC HEARING FOR THE SALE OF 403 TORRINGFORD WEST STREET On a motion by Councilor Cavagnero, seconded by Councilor Oliver, the Council voted unanimously to table the Public Hearing on the proposed sale of 403 Torringford West Street. Mayor Carbone explained to the Council that one of the Statutory requirements is a sign to be posted on the property, which was not done. Respectfully submitted by ATTEST: Heather Abraham, Asst. City Clerk CAROL L. ANDERSON, CITY CLERK CAROL L. ANDERSON, CITY CLERK