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MAY 1, 2007

ATTENDANCE: William Krummel, Chairman; Kelly Straniti, Fred Bondi,
Kevin Poruban (7:38 p.m.), Carvin Hillard (8:42 p.m.)

STAFF: Hal Alvord, Director of Public Works; Paul Sotnik, DPW;
Chris Okafor, DPW; Joel A. Grant, DPW; Lisa Bardon, DPW

OTHERS: Katherine and Edward Svec; Susan and Rick DiPasquale;
Larry Ruttenberg, Dianne Witkowsky, Diane Cece, Lisa
Rivieccio, Wilner St. Clair, Amy Clemons, Dee Arnone,
Al Raymond, Paul Nonnenmacher, Atty. Tino West, Holland
and Knight, LLP; Isabelle Schroeder, Malcolm Pirnie Project
Manager; Jerry Conti, Laurel Lindstrom, ENNA; Diane
Lauricella, League of Women Voters

CALL TO ORDER

Chairman Krummel called the meeting to at 7:34 p.m. He stated that a quorum was not present.
PUBLIC INPUT

Chairman Krummel asked the members of the public to keep their remarks to three minutes because the Committee had a lengthy agenda.

Let it be noted that the following comments and remarks by all speakers have been summarized and are not necessarily verbatim.

Mr. and Mrs. Svec who reside on Five Mile River came forward and introduce themselves to the Committee. Mr. and Mrs. Svec displayed aerial photographs of Bonnybrook Trail. They then distributed copies of a statement to the Committee members and passed around photo collages of recent flooding damage. Mr. Svec said that during the last two years, dozens of trees have been lost and the property is eroding by the riverbank. After reading his statement, Mr. Svec asked the Committee to help remove the rock pile that has appeared after the most recent flooding and to reinforce the river bank. He pointed out to the Committee that if nothing is done, erosion would continue to take away the riverbank.

Council Member Poruban joined the meeting at 7:38 p.m.

Mr. and Mrs. DiPasquale then came forward and introduced themselves to the Committee. Mr. DiPasquale said that they moved into their house on Five Mile River last November. Following one of the storms, Mr. DiPasquale said that he spoke with Ms.
Cherichetti from the Conservation Department. He said that Ms. Cherichetti thought it would be possible to get some equipment in to do some leveling. The retaining wall has been undermined and is pulling away from the water rushing down the river. Mr. DiPasquale then gave a brief history of some of the developments that he believes is now causing the flooding. He stated that the river needs to be returned to its normal flow pattern.

Council Member Bondi then commented that these properties were all bordered by the Five Mile River. He then reminded everyone that two years ago, a dam was removed upstream because of unsafe conditions. He also commented that similar conditions are occurring on Princes Pines Road also. He said that the Army Corps of Engineers had inspected the old dam and insisted that it be taken down or extensively renovated. The property owner could not afford to replace or repair the dam, so it was removed. Chairman Krummel commented that Mr. Alvord had mentioned that the storage ponds help slow down the water flow. Mr. Alvord pointed out that the ACOE would consider the problem solved once the dam was removed because it was no longer unsafe.

Mr. Ruttenberg then came forward and informed the Committee that he lived at 38 Buckingham Place. He said that when his home first flooded in 2002, his homeowner’s insurance did not cover flood damage. Then Mr. Ruttenberg added a rider to his policy. In 2006, his home flooded two times and he filed a claim for his damages. He has since flooded two more times. Although he did not file a claim, he recently received a letter from his homeowners insurance telling him that they were canceling his policy.

Ms. Witkowsky came forward and informed the Committee that she was representing the Spring Hill/Hospital Neighborhood Association. She then went on to express concerns about the number of trees that had been recently cut down in Mathews Park. Ms. Witkowsky said that DPW should have notified some organizations like the Historic Commission before cutting the trees down. Ms. Witkowsky also stated that the Tree Advisory Commission had been unaware of the tree removals. It was generally a big surprise because there was no notification about this. Ms. Witkowsky said that she was concerned about the notification process itself because this was one of the largest tree cuttings in Norwalk since the establishment of the Tree Advisory Commission.

Ms. Lauricella came forward and stated that she was present as the President of the League of Women Voters (LWV). Ms. Lauricella then referred to a letter dated April 24, 2007 from the LWV to Mr. Don Nelson, Chairman of the Tree Advisory Commission regarding the extensive tree removal that was done in Mathews Park. Ms. Lauricella stated that a 200 year old tree had been removed by the parking lot because the plans call for a parking lot in that area. Ms. Lauricella then asked why the departments fail to talk to one another.

Ms. Lauricella then said that she had received word that she had been skewered by someone who was present at the meeting. She went on to say that she was conducting an investigation into this and would be reporting her findings back to Council Member Krummel about this inappropriate behavior.

Ms. Lauricella then informed the Committee that she had brought the Environmental Review Team to Ms. Cherichetti’s attention. She said that river work requires a holistic approach and then requested that the Committee not leave Conservation out of the communication and planning loop.

Mr. Alvord said that all the trees that were required posting were posted. He also said that frequently, the postings are ripped off. He also said that a meeting was scheduled for May 2nd at 5:00 p.m. in the DPW library about this issue.

Council Member Bondi said that when the plan for the bike path and Mathews Park had been designed, the Historic Commission had been part of the group approving the plan.
Council Member Bondi said that Ms. Rochelle, the former chair of the Historic Commission approved the plan because the location was less invasive.

Mr. Alvord said that the plan had originally been conceived during the 1990’s, but it wasn’t until 1998 that the plan was completed. The funding became available in 2006, which was a long lag. He suggested that perhaps having an update meeting would help.

Ms. Cece, of 37 Olmstead Place, then addressed the Committee about flooding issues. She said that in her research, she had discovered that Norwalk had a Flood and Erosion Control Board. When Ms. Cece checked with Mr. Greene of the Planning and Zoning Department, he responded with a letter giving the history of the board. It had been disbanded a number of years earlier and is currently inactive except as needed.

Ms. Cece went on to say that the draft of the Master Plan was just released. She noted that the plan seems to have a problem with run off water. This is remiss regarding the conservation and management, particularly as it has to do with flooding.

Ms. Cece then asked if there would be a permanent flood update in writing with a timeline for the project. She then displayed an Excel spreadsheet with information about flooding. She also requested a project update sheet by street names and went on to list some of the information she would like released to the public to allow the residents to participate.

Ms. Cece then said that she would like to address the Agenda Items 6-A and 6B. Ms. Cece said that bid requests had been published and that the two initial bidders had been rejected. Ms. Cece wished to know why these bids were rejected.

Ms. Rivieccio of 33 Buckingham Place then addressed the Committee. She stated that Tighe and Bond had recommended that an 84” storm water pipe be installed to facilitate drainage, but recently there had been references to the pipe being 72” rather than 84”. Ms. Rivieccio wished to know why this was and why the plan was being changed.

Mr. St. Clair of 35 Ivy Place addressed the Committee next. He wondered why Ivy Place was not being considered as being one of the sites for flood control work.

Mr. Alvord explained that when the Keeler Brook Study was done, a meeting was held for the residents. During that meeting, the residents were requested to give their contact information. Following the meeting, only five contact numbers were given.

Ms. Clemons, who also lives on Ivy Place, said that she had attended that meeting and had given her contact information but had not received any follow up information. During the last storm, Ms. Clemons said, she had gotten sewage in her basement. Ms. Bardon then informed everyone that the combined storm water/sanitary sewer separation project had been completed in the Keeler Brook project under a consent order already.
Ms. Clemons went on to say that she was concerned about the development behind Colonial Village contributing to the problem.

Mr. Arnone commented that he had noticed a progression in people’s comments. Originally, the references had been to the August 27th storm event, then the March 1st storm event and now the April 15th event.

Council Member Hillard joined the meeting at 8:42 p.m.

Mr. St. Clair commented that he had lost a Jeep in the last storm and could not afford to replace it.

Mr. Raymond said that he had gone over to Buckingham and Olmstead Place on April 15th and seen Council Member Romano wading in the middle of the street in water up to her thighs. He said that DPW knew that the storm was coming and asked why they could not put some pumps out to draw off some of the water. He concluded with the statement that his heart goes out to those residents.

Mr. St. Clair said that sewage had backed up into his home and that he had called a number of people to help, but to no avail.

Mr. Krummel asked if there was anyone else who wished to speak to the Committee. Hearing none, he thanked all the residents who were present and said that the Committee and the Council were concerned about their situation.

INTRODUCTIONS

Mr. Alvord then introduced Mr. Okafor, who has been promoted to the position of Superintendent of Operations and Mr. Grant, who has taken the position of Fleet Service Manager. Mr. Alvord said that the Department now has a vacant Highway position.

PRESENTATIONS

Mr. Alvord then gave a PowerPoint presentation on the solid waste situation and reviewed the current status of the City’s contracts with Connecticut Resource Recovery Authority (CRRA), Wheelabrator and Waste Management. The current contract expires on December 31, 2008.

Mr. Alvord then introduced Atty. West from Holland and Knight, LLP and Ms. Schroeder, a Project Manager for Malcolm Pirnie. Mr. Alvord said that once the consultant firms had been chosen, the staff had requested that Atty. West and Ms. Schroeder be assigned to the project because they had worked with the City staff on other projects.

Mr. Alvord’s presentation included several different future options for the City in disposing of the solid waste. Among these options are the possibility of a new agreement with CRRA where things remain basically as they are; a direct agreement with Wheelabrator; working with third party haulers or possibly employing some of the emerging technology. Mr. Alvord said that he does not want to close out creative possibilities. An RFP is being prepared and should be on the street by September. Mr. Alvord then listed the various communities that were considering possibly forming a consortium with Norwalk.

Chairman Krummel then asked Mr. Nonnenmacher of CRRA what his company’s relationship with the State was. Mr. Nonnenmacher gave an overview of this for the Committee.

Mr. Alvord concluded with the statement that it would be best for the City to continue to have the transfer station at its present location. He said that Crescent Street will have to be straightened and graded. Mr. Alvord is planning on giving this presentation to the Common Council on May 22nd.
RECESS

Chairman Krummel then declared a recess at 9:50 p.m. The meeting reconvened at 10:00 p.m.

** COUNCIL MEMBER BONDI MOVED TO SUSPEND THE RULES TO ADD AN ADDITIONAL ITEM TO THE AGENDA – THE FIRST SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT TO THE ORIGINAL AGREEMENT DATED APRIL 24, 2002 BETWEEN THE STATE OF CONNECTICUT AND THE CITY OF NORWALK FOR THE CONSTRUCTION, INSPECTION, AND MANAGEMENT OF THE NORWALK RIVER VALLEY TRAIL AS AGENDA ITEM NUMBER 10.
** THE MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.

APPROVALS/AUTHORIZATIONS

1. Approve the Minutes from the Public Works Committee meeting of Tuesday March 6, 2007.

** COUNCIL MEMBER BONDI MOVED TO APPROVE THE MINUTES FROM THE PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE MEETING OF TUESDAY MARCH 6, 2007 AS SUBMITTED.
** THE MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.

2. Approve the Minutes from the Special Public Works Committee meeting of Tuesday, March 13, 2007.

** COUNCIL MEMBER BONDI MOVED TO APPROVE THE MINUTES FROM THE PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE SPECIAL MEETING OF TUESDAY, MARCH 13, 2007 AS SUBMITTED.
** THE MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.

3. Approve the Minutes from the Public Works Committee meeting of Tuesday April 3, 2007.

** COUNCIL MEMBER BONDI MOVED TO APPROVE THE MINUTES FROM THE PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE MEETING OF TUESDAY APRIL 3, 2007 WITH THE FOLLOWING CORRECTIONS.

Page 5, paragraph 4, line 7: please change the following from “ Overflow results in” to “Infiltration results in”

Page 6, paragraph 5, line 5: please change the following from: “Another 50 million is in” to “50 million is in”

** THE MOTION PASSED WITH TWO IN FAVOR (PORUBAN AND STRANITI) AND THREE ABSTENTIONS (HILLARD, BONDI, AND KRUMMEL).

4. Approve the renumbering of a portion of East Rocks Road in the vicinity of 179 East Rocks Road as follows:

Field Address Tax Lot Proposed Revised Address
179 East Rocks Rd. 5-23-353-0 175 ½ East Rocks Rd.
179 East Rocks Rd 5-23-352-0 177 East Rocks Rd.
179 East Rocks Rd. 5-23-349-0 177 ½ East Rocks Rd.

** COUNCIL MEMBER BONDI MOVED TO APPROVE THE RENUMBERING OF A PORTION OF EAST ROCKS ROAD IN THE VICINITY OF 179 EAST ROCKS ROAD AS FOLLOWS:

FIELD ADDRESS TAX LOT PROPOSED REVISED ADDRESS
179 EAST ROCKS RD. 5-23-353-0 175 ½ EAST ROCKS RD.
179 EAST ROCKS RD 5-23-352-0 177 EAST ROCKS RD.
179 EAST ROCKS RD. 5-23-349-0 177 ½ EAST ROCKS RD.

Council Member Bondi pointed out that the residents had objected to the renumbering at the last meeting. Mr. Alvord then referred everyone to Mr. Sotnik’s memo dated April 24, 2007 and pointed out that the residents would be required to have the house numbers at the end of their individual driveways and on the house. The City uses letters to indicate multiple family units and this could be confusing in the case of an emergency. He also said that the City would be liable if it did not change the situation. Council Member Poruban said that he concurred with the reasoning for not using letters to distinguish the houses. Council Member Krummel said that the back up material was very complete and that the City ordinances indicate this is how the problem must be handled.

** THE MOTION PASSED WITH FOUR IN FAVOR (KRUMMEL, BONDI, PORUBAN AND HILLARD) AND ONE AGAINST (STRANITI).

5. Authorize the Mayor, Richard A. Moccia, to execute an amendment to the Agreement with City Carting & Recycling, Inc. for Curbside Recycling Collection Services for an amount not to exceed $934,560 ($849,600 plus 10% performance measurement incentive of $84,960) beginning July 1, 2007 for Fiscal Year 2007-08. Account No. 0140 43 5298.

** COUNCIL MEMBER PORUBAN MOVED TO AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR, RICHARD A. MOCCIA, TO EXECUTE AN AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT WITH CITY CARTING & RECYCLING, INC. FOR CURBSIDE RECYCLING COLLECTION SERVICES FOR AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $934,560 ($849,600 PLUS 10% PERFORMANCE MEASUREMENT INCENTIVE OF $84,960) BEGINNING JULY 1, 2007 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2007-08. ACCOUNT NO. 0140 43 5298.

Mr. Alvord reviewed the details of the contract with the Committee. Ms. Lauricella, who is the president of the League of Women Voters, then asked who was in charge of the school’s recycling program. She then stated that the State wants everyone to recycle. Mr. Alvord replied that neither DPW nor City Carting has jurisdiction over the Board of Education.

** THE MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.

6a. Authorize the Mayor, Richard A. Moccia, to execute an Agreement with the Lowest Responsible Bidder, for Project No. DRG 2007-1, Clean & TV Existing Drainage Systems at Various Locations, for a sum not to exceed $.

6b. Authorize the Director of Public Works to issue Orders on Contract to the Lowest Responsible Bidder for Project No. DRG 2007-1, Clean and TV Existing Drainage Systems at Various Locations, for a sum not to exceed $. Account No. 0140 27 5258 (bid opening 5/15/07) Fiscal Year 06/07 and 07/08 funding.

Initial bids rejected and package readvertised. Bids due May 15, 2007. Item to be scheduled for May 22 Council agenda.

** COUNCIL MEMBER BONDI MOVED TO APPROVE THE FOLLOWING ITEMS:

6a. AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR, RICHARD A. MOCCIA, TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH THE LOWEST RESPONSIBLE BIDDER, FOR PROJECT NO. DRG 2007-1, CLEAN & TV EXISTING DRAINAGE SYSTEMS AT VARIOUS LOCATIONS, FOR A SUM NOT TO EXCEED $.

6b. AUTHORIZE THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS TO ISSUE ORDERS ON CONTRACT TO THE LOWEST RESPONSIBLE BIDDER FOR PROJECT NO. DRG 2007-1, CLEAN AND TV EXISTING DRAINAGE SYSTEMS AT VARIOUS LOCATIONS, FOR A SUM NOT TO EXCEED $. ACCOUNT NO. 0140 27 5258 (BID OPENING 5/15/07) FISCAL YEAR 06/07 AND 07/08 FUNDING.

Mr. Alvord explained that the initial bid package was due in March. He also reminded everyone that this was the first time the City had done a bid package like this. The original package was sent to eight different companies and only two bids came in. Mr. Alvord then said that when the bids were opened, the low bid was unbalanced and the second bid was over the budget. One of the problems was that the original bid package required the contractor to dispose of the removed material in an environmentally friendly manner, which discouraged a number of bidders. After some reconsideration, the contractors will be able to take the removed material to the DPW yard waste area and the City will dispose of it. A new bid package has been put together with the changes in it. He also offered to send an email with the bid results to the Committee members.

Ms. Lauricella questioned the decision regarding putting the drain sludge at the DPW yard waste area. Mr. Alvord replied that the material is the same material that comes out of the vacuum trucks. He also said that he had visited the Catrone Road area with the Mayor earlier in the day. The project may cost the City 10-15 million to alleviate the problem.

** THE MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.

7. Schedule a Public Hearing on proposed Public Works rate and fee revisions for Tuesday June 5, 2007.

** COUNCIL MEMBER STRANITI MOVED TO SCHEDULE A PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED PUBLIC WORKS RATE AND FEE REVISIONS FOR TUESDAY JUNE 5, 2007.

Mr. Alvord referred the Committee to Section 94-10 of the Proposed Fee Schedule.

94-10 Solid Waste Disposal Current Fee Proposed Fee Changed

Acceptable Solid Waste $79/ton $82/ton 9/12/06
Bulky Solid Waste $79/ton $82/ton 9/12/06

** THE MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.

8. Authorize the Director of Public Works to reimburse the Water Pollution Control Authority (WPCA) $120,000 for mapping of the storm drain system to be accomplished by Malcolm Pirnie, Inc. under existing WPCA contract.

** COUNCIL MEMBER PORUBAN MOVED TO APPROVE TO AUTHORIZE THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS TO REIMBURSE THE WATER POLLUTION CONTROL AUTHORITY (WPCA) $120,000 FOR MAPPING OF THE STORM DRAIN SYSTEM TO BE ACCOMPLISHED BY MALCOLM PIRNIE, INC. UNDER EXISTING WPCA CONTRACT.

There was a brief discussion as to the correct procedure for this.

** THE MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.

9. Authorize the Mayor, Richard A. Moccia, to execute an Agreement with Sanborn, Inc., for City-wide aerial photography and planimetric data, for a sum not to exceed $175,000. Account No. 0908 4031 5777 C0420.

** COUNCIL MEMBER BONDI MOVED TO AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR, RICHARD A. MOCCIA, TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH SANBORN, INC., FOR CITY-WIDE AERIAL PHOTOGRAPHY AND PLANIMETRIC DATA, FOR A SUM NOT TO EXCEED $175,000. ACCOUNT NO. 0908 4031 5777 C0420.

Mr. Alvord explained that there was an error in the proposal and that the full sum should read $175,000. He went on to say that Sanborn is the sole source procurement for this type of project and listed the reasons. Mr. Alvord stated that he believed that $179,000 was a good price. The scale on the finished project will be 1”= 40ft.

** COUNCIL MEMBER BONDI MOVED TO AMEND THE AUTHORIZATION THE MAYOR, RICHARD A. MOCCIA, TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH SANBORN, INC., FOR CITY-WIDE AERIAL PHOTOGRAPHY AND PLANIMETRIC DATA, FOR A SUM NOT TO EXCEED $175,000. ACCOUNT NO. 0908 4031 5777 C0420 WITH THE CHANGE FROM $175,000 TO $179,000.

**THE MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.

10. Authorize the Mayor, Richard A. Moccia, to execute the Agreement entitled “First Supplemental Agreement to the Original Agreement dated April 24, 2002, between the State of Connecticut and the City of Norwalk for the Construction, Inspection and Maintenance of the Norwalk River Valley Trail Utilizing Federal funds Under the Enhancement Component of the Surface Transportation Program” State Project No: 102-299; Federal Project No: TEA-PEDS (56); Agreement No.: 3.12-02(07).

** COUNCIL MEMBER HILLARD MOVED TO AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR, RICHARD A. MOCCIA, TO EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT ENTITLED “FIRST SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT TO THE ORIGINAL AGREEMENT DATED APRIL 24, 2002, BETWEEN THE STATE OF CONNECTICUT AND THE CITY OF NORWALK FOR THE CONSTRUCTION, INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE OF THE NORWALK RIVER VALLEY TRAIL UTILIZING FEDERAL FUNDS UNDER THE ENHANCEMENT COMPONENT OF THE SURFACE TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM” STATE PROJECT NO: 102-299; FEDERAL PROJECT NO: TEA-PEDS (56); AGREEMENT NO.: 3.12-02(07).

Ms. Lauricella said that if members of the public were interested in this project, she would suggest that they contact the members of the Council.

**THE MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.

DISCUSSION

10. Engineering Division Report

a. Projects - See attached project status sheet.

The Committee briefly reviewed the project status report.

b. Tentative schedule – stormwater-related work

Mr. Alvord then reviewed the tentative Schedules B & C on the storm water work in packet with the Committee. He informed the Committee that a conservation permit would be needed in order to dredge the pond involved. This dredging can only take place during the winter. If any part of the proposed plan fails, the schedule will have to be redrawn and the package put back out for competitive bidding.

Chairman Krummel then asked about the progress with the Metro North culvert. Mr. Alvord reported that there has been no progress. He has spoken with the Mayor and with Bob Duff about this situation. Mr. Alvord said that Atty. Nolin will be writing a letter to Metro North about their lack of response.

Ms. Cece said that the work needs to be done immediately because it is causing flooding. Mr. Alvord suggested that Ms. Cece contact Mr. Duff about this. Ms. Lindstrom said that she had been in touch with State Representative Chris Perone about this issue. Mr. Alvord pointed out that State Representative Perone is working on a program for a Storm Water Authority, rather than flood mitigation.

11. Operations Division Report

a. Personnel

This had been discussed earlier in the meeting.

b. Other

Council Member Bondi asked what the status was of the Foxboro project. Mr. Alvord said that the light is currently in operation and that the project had run about 2 or 3 thousand dollars over budget. Mr. Alvord said that he was negotiating with Mr. Rizzo about this. Council Member Bondi then asked about the status of the duplicate $50,000 payment to Foxboro. A discussion about this situation followed.

** COUNCIL MEMBER BONDI MOVED TO HAVE THE COMMITTEE APPROVE ASKING CORPORATION COUNSEL LOOK INTO THE REPAYMENT OF THE $50,000 GIVEN TO FOXBORO.

The discussion about this situation continued. Chairman Krummel said that he would like a written request from the Corporation Counsel to go out to Foxboro. Council Member Hillard agreed.

OTHER

12. Status of public power consultancy.

Chairman Krummel said that he had spoken to the Board of Estimate and Taxation about this issue and said he felt the cap was too low. Mr. Alvord cautioned the Committee about requesting a new study. He said that for $50,000 - $70,000 range, a consultant would come in, request reams of information from the City staff and then simply repackage the information in a different form. Mr. Alvord also pointed out that the issue would not be the purchase of electricity but the distribution of it once it is purchased. A discussion on this issue then followed.


13. Action on any item discussed herein.

There were no additional items for discussion.


14. Next Public Works Committee Meeting:

Tuesday, June 5, 2007
Public Works Library, Room 225, Norwalk City Hall

ADJOURNMENT

** COUNCIL MEMBER BONDI MOVED TO ADJOURN.
** THE MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.

The meeting adjourned at 11:15 p.m.


Respectfully submitted,


Sharon L. Soltes
Telesco Secretarial Service


 

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