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MAY 11, 2006

ATTENDANCE: Carvin Hilliard, Chairman; Doug Sutton; Gwen Briggs (8:10 p.m.);
Doug Hempstead (8:20 p.m.)

STAFF: Tom Hamilton; Fred Gilden

OTHER: Karen DelVecchio; Lisa Biagiarelli

CALL TO ORDER

Chairman Hilliard called the meeting to order at 8:05 p.m.

AUTHORIZE THE PURCHASING AGENT TO ISSUE A PURCHASE ORDER TO JOHNSON CONSULTING, INC., FOR TRENDMICRO CLIENT/SERVER MESSAGING SUITE SERVER AND DESKTOP ANTIVIRUS SOFTWARE FOR 501 USERS NOT TO EXCEED $9,979.00. ACCOUNT 09060600-5777-C0375 (INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY 2005/06 CAPITAL).

Ms. DelVecchio explained that the software is designed to prevent computer crashes and the spread of viruses. She said they are interested in buying enough licenses for all the PC’s and servers in the city. This is included in the capital budget request and is not a special appropriation. It was approved by the ITT Committee in May.

Ms. Briggs arrived at 8:10 p.m.

** MR. SUTTON MOVED TO AUTHORIZE THE PURCHASING AGENT TO ISSUE A PURCHASE ORDER TO JOHNSON CONSULTING, INC., FOR TRENDMICRO CLIENT/SERVER MESSAGING SUITE SERVER AND DESKTOP ANTIVIRUS SOFTWARE FOR 501 USERS NOT TO EXCEED $9,979.00. ACCOUNT 09060600-5777-C0375 (INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY 2005/06 CAPITAL).
** MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.

AUTHORIZE THE PURCHASING AGENT TO ISSUE A PURCHASE ORDER TO DIGITAL ACCESS CONTROL, A SOLE SOURCE PROVIDER, FOR THE PHAROS COMPUTER RESERVATION AND COIN OERATED PRINTING SYSTEM FOR THE SOUTH NORWALK LIBRARY FOR AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $13,244.50, ACCOUNT 09060600-5777-C0375.

Ms. DelVecchio said this software manages multiple computers for public access. This system is used in the main library with much success. They would like to now expand it to be used in the South Norwalk Library.

Mr. Hempstead arrived at 8:20 p.m.

** CHAIRMAN HILLIARD MOVED TO AUTHORIZE THE PURCHASING AGENT TO ISSUE A PURCHASE ORDER TO DIGITAL ACCESS CONTROL, A SOLE SOURCE PROVIDER, FOR THE PHAROS COMPUTER RESERVATION AND COIN OERATED PRINTING SYSTEM FOR THE SOUTH NORWALK LIBRARY FOR AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $13,244.50, ACCOUNT 09060600-5777-C0375.
** MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.

CLAIMS COMMITTEE: RECEIVE THE MONTHLY CLAIMS REPORT; REVIEW AND APPROVE CLAIMS AS REQUIRED FOR CLAIMS REPORT DATED: MAY 11, 2006.

Ms. Biagiarelli explained that there are two special requests needing approval because of the dollar amount. One claim was a multi-payment made by an escrow agent in the amount of $5,315.21. The other was a claim paid in error in the amount of $6,693.29.

** MS. BRIGGS MOVED TO APPROVE THE CLAIMS AS REQUIRED FOR CLAIMS REPORT DATED MAY 11, 2006.
** MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.

NARRATIVE ON TAX COLLECTIONS DATED MAY 11, 2006 – RECEIVE REPORT AND DISCUSS

MONTHLY TAX COLLECTOR’S REPORT DATED APRIL 30, 2006 –
RECEIVE REPORT AND DISCUSS

Ms. Biagiarelli reviewed both the narrative and the monthly report. They are at just over 98%. The delinquent collections are down significantly from last year. The number is close to $1M, due to the fact that they are not having a tax sale this year.

RESOLUTION MAKING APPROPRIATIONS AGGREGATING $11,390,500 FOR THE 2006-2007 CAPITAL BUDGET AND AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $8,105,299 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS OF THE CITY TO MEET CERTAIN APPROPRIATIONS IN THE 2006-2007 CAPITAL BUDGET.

Mr. Hamilton explained that the difference between the two numbers is what the City expects to be covered through State grants. The resolution specifically authorizes bonding for the 2006-07 capital budget.

** MR. SUTTON MOVED TO AUTHORIZE THE RESOLUTION MAKING APPROPRIATIONS AGGREGATING $11,390,500 FOR THE 2006-2007 CAPITAL BUDGET AND AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $8,105,299 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS OF THE CITY TO MEET CERTAIN APPROPRIATIONS IN THE 2006-2007 CAPITAL BUDGET.
** MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.

RESOLUTION WITH RESPECT TO THE AUTHORIZATION, ISSUANCE AND SALE OF NOT EXCEEDING $25,000,000 CITY OF NORWALK GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS, SERIES 2006.

Mr. Hamilton said this resolution is related to the actual sale scheduled for June 21, at which time they will be issuing a debt amount of $25M.

** MR. HEMPSTEAD MOVED TO AUTHORIZE THE RESOLUTION WITH RESPECT TO THE AUTHORIZATION, ISSUANCE AND SALE OF NOT EXCEEDING $25,000,000 CITY OF NORWALK GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS, SERIES 2006.
** MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.

RESOLUTION, SPECIAL CAPITAL APPROPRIATION APPROPRIATING $190,000 FOR THE POLICE DEPARTMENT AS FINAL SETTLEMENT RELATED TO THE ACQUISITION OF PROPERTY AT 7 MONROE STREET (PROJECT ACCOUNT NO. 09064031-5777-C0137).

Mr. Hamilton explained that the Council has authorized the settlement. This action authorizes the appropriation so that the settlement of $190,000 can be paid. Due to the remediation issues on the property, the initial value was set at $0.00.

** MS. BRIGGS MOVED TO AUTHORIZE THE RESOLUTION, SPECIAL CAPITAL APPROPRIATION APPROPRIATING $190,000 FOR THE POLICE DEPARTMENT AS FINAL SETTLEMENT RELATED TO THE ACQUISITION OF PROPERTY AT 7 MONROE STREET (PROJECT ACCOUNT NO. 09064031-5777-C0137).
** MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.

RECEIVE BOARD OF ESTIMATE AND TAXATION SPECIAL APPROPRIATIONS
FROM MAY 1, 2006 MEETING.

Mr. Hamilton explained that this item appeared on the agenda in error.

APPROVE THE MINUTES OF THE FOLLOWING FINANCE COMMITTEE MEETING:
APRIL 13, 2006.

** MR. HILLIARD MOVED TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF APRIL 13, 2006.

The corrections to the minutes are as follows:

On page 2, last paragraph, 2nd sentence, change “Mr. Hempstead” to “Mr. Hamilton”.

On page 4, under the first motion, it should read:

** MOTION PASSED WITH TWO (2) VOTES OPPOSED (HEMPSTEAD, HILLIARD).

On page 5, under 2. RESOLUTION, it should read:

** MR. SUTTON MOTIONED TO DISAPPROVE THE APPROPRIATION OF $100,000 TO VARIOUS DEPARTMENTS.

On page 5, under 3. RESOLUTION, it should read:

** MR. HEMPSTEAD MOTIONED TO APPROVE THE APPROPRIATION OF $542,150 TO VARIOUS DEPARTMENTS.

On page 6, 4th paragraph, 1st sentence, it should read “Mr. Hamilton”, not “Mr. Hempstead”.

** MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.

Chairman Hilliard said he received a request from Ms. Bea Brown of the Human Relations Commission as to why the budget for the Human Relations Commission and the Fair Rent Commission was combined. Some discussion followed regarding the history of this situation. Mr. Hamilton said that if an agreement is made between the two staffs, he would go back to the Board of Estimate and Taxation and recommend that they readjust the budget on that basis. Chairman Hilliard said he would report that information back to Ms. Brown tomorrow.

ADJOURNMENT

** MS. BRIGGS MOVED TO ADJOURN.
** MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.

The meeting was adjourned at 9:10 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,

Carolyn Marr
Telesco Secretarial Service