MARCH 22, 2005
NORWALK, CONNECTICUT 8:00PM EST, COUNCIL CHAMBERS
ALL COMMON COUNCIL ACTIONS TAKEN AT THIS MEETING TO APPROVE EXPENDITURES AND CONTRACTS OR TO ACCEPT BIDS AND OTHER PROPOSALS REQUIRING THE EXPENDITURE OF CITY FUNDS ARE SUBJECT TO THE AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS.
The Girl Scouts opened the meeting at 8:07p.m. with posting the colors, the Pledge of Allegiance, National Anthem and the Girl Scout Promise. Ms. Courtney Austin then read the Proclamation from Mayor Knopp.

Mayor Knopp then asked for a moment of silence in memory of Doug Hempstead’s mother who passed away.

I. ROLL CALL 12 members present; absent Rev. Olmstead-Sawyer, Ms. Williams &
Mr. Hempstead

II. ACCEPTANCE OF MINUTES

A. REGULAR MEETING - FEBRUARY 22, 2005 Approved

B. REGULAR MEETING – MARCH 8, 2005 Approved

III. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION None

IV. MAYOR

A. RESIGNATIONS AND APPOINTMENTS

Resignations: Carmen Falcone – Housing Authority Announced

B. REMARKS None

V. COUNCIL PRESIDENT

A. CONSENT CALENDAR

All on consent except VII. A. 1

B. OTHER GENERAL COUNCIL BUSINESS

VI. REPORTS: DEPARTMENTS, BOARD AND COMMISSIONS
None

COMMON COUNCIL ACTION PAGE 2 March 22, 2005

VII. COMMON COUNCIL COMMITTEES

A. FINANCE COMMITTEE

1. Accept and Approve the Report of the Claims Committee Dated March 7, 2005
Accepted
2. For informational purposes only: Monthly Tax Collector’s Report Dated January 31, 2005.

3. For informational purposes only: Narrative on Tax Collections dated March 7, 2005.

4. Authorize the Mayor, Alex A. Knopp, to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept grant funds from the Connecticut State library under the 2004-2005 Historic Documents Preservation Grant Program. Authorized

5. Authorize the Mayor, Alex A. Knopp, to execute any and all documents necessary to amend the existing lease agreement between the City and New Visions System Corporation to add one additional workstation, including software license and maintenance in support of the New Visions System and add three additional software licenses and maintenance in support of the New Visions System not to exceed $16,886. Acct. # 010500-5255 Authorized

B. PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE

1. Approve the renaming and renumbering of a portion of Styles Lane to the following:

Change the Street name to: Glen Pines Lane
Change the numbers to: 6,8,10,12,14 Approved

2. Approve the following technical amendments to the Common Council action of November 9, 2004.

Item VII B.5., as set forth below is repealed:
Authorize the Mayor, Alex A. Knopp, to execute an Agreement with Municipal Information Systems for the purchase of the Customer Service Center software package through Cityworks, for a sum not to exceed $75,000. Acct. # 0905 0600 5777 C0286 & 0140 80 Various Approved

3a. Authorize the Mayor, Alex A. Knopp, to execute a Software License Agreement with Azteca Systems, Inc. for use of the software Cityworks for a six (6) year term, for an amount not to exceed $23,485.00 Authorized

COMMON COUNCIL ACTION PAGE 3 March 22, 2005

VII. COMMON COUNCIL COMMITTEES (Continued:)

B. PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE (Continued:)

3b. Authorize the Mayor, Alex A. Knopp to execute any and all related documents for automatic renewals of such Software License and the purchase of copies and/or modules, subject to the availability of future funding. Acct. # 0905 0600 5777 C0286 & 0140 80 5742 Authorized

3c. Authorize the Mayor, Alex A. Knopp, to execute an Update and Support Agreement with Azteca Systems, Inc. for maintenance, repair and updates of the software Cityworks for an amount not to exceed $5,155.00, for the first year of a six (6) year term. Acct. # 014080 5255 Authorized

3d. Authorize the Mayor, Alex A. Knopp, to execute any and all related documents for the automatic renewals of such Update and Support Agreement subject to the availability of future funding. Authorized

3e. Authorize the Mayor, Alex A. Knopp, to execute an Implementation Agreement with Municipal Information Systems LLC. For the installation, customization, training and implementation of the software Cityworks for an amount not to exceed $51,515.00. Acct. # 0905 0600 5777 C0286 & 0140 80 5742 Authorized

C. RECREATION AND PARKS & CULTURAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE

1. Approve the use of the Showmobile by the Mothers of Mary Inc. for the Annual St. Ann Club Festival to be held August 12, 13 and 14, 2005. Approved

2. Authorize the Mayor, Alex A. Knopp, to enter into an agreement with the Parents and Friends of Lower Fairfield Center to use the Norwalk High School Athletic Complex for the Pro Sports Challenge XIV to be held on Saturday, June 25, 2005 from 6:00 A.M. –4:00P.M. Estimated attendance 550 Authorized

3. Approve the use of Calf Pasture/Shady Beach by the Norwalk Hospital for their Annual Picnic to be held on Saturday, July 16, 2005 from 8:00 A.M. –6:00 P.M. Estimated attendance 500 Approved

4. Authorize the Mayor, Alex A. Knopp to enter into an agreement with the Sound Cyclists Bicycle Club to use Shady Beach and Taylor Farm for their Annual Bloomin Metric Bike Tour to be held on Sunday, May 22, 2005 from 5:00A.M.-6:00P.M. Set up will take place on Saturday, May 21, 2005 at Noon, breakdown on Sunday, May 22, 2005 by 8:00 P.M. Estimated attendance 2,500 Authorized

COMMON COUNCIL ACTION PAGE 4 March 22, 2005

VII. COMMON COUNCIL COMMITTEES (Continued:)

C. RECREATION AND PARKS & CULTURAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE(Con’t:)

5. Authorize the Purchasing Agent to issue a purchase order to Britain Fence LLC for fencing replacement and new installation at various locations for a total not to exceed $65,423.16 from the following accounts:
· 09036030-5777-C0131
· 09046030-5777-C0131
· 09056030-5777-C0131 Authorized

6a. Authorize the Mayor, Alex A. Knopp, to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept grant funds from the State of Connecticut, Department of Environmental Protection under the Long island Sound License Plate Program, for Calf Pasture and Shady Beach accessible so that all patrons can utilize the beach and water access through motorized and non-motorized adaptive wheel chairs for an amount not to exceed $20,000.00.$25,000. Authorized

6b. Authorize the Mayor, Alex A. Knopp, to execute any and all agreements, documents, instruments, and any amendments or supplements thereto as may be necessary to implement the Long Island Sound License Plate Program, pursuant to such grant funding by the State of Connecticut, Department of Environmental Protection, for an amount not to exceed $20,000.00 $25,000.
Authorized
D. LAND USE AND BUILDING MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE

1a. Authorize the Mayor, Alex A. Knopp, to execute an agreement with BKM Total Office for the supply and installation of carpeting in Norwalk City Hall for a total not to exceed $137,223.00. Acct. # 09037100 5777 C0268 Authorized

1b. Authorize the Office of Building Management to issue change orders on contract for a total not to exceed $12,777.00. Authorized

2. Authorize the Mayor, Alex A. Knopp to execute an amendment to Service Management Group, LLC’s (SMG) Janitorial Services contract to provide additional cleaners for basic cleaning services at the new Police Headquarters, for a net increase of not to exceed $21,295.96 for the period of April 1, 2005 through October 31, 2005. Funds for this service is included in the Operating Budget Account #013055-5266 Authorized

E. PUBLIC SAFETY AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS COMMITTEE

1a. Authorize the Mayor, Alex A. Knopp, to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept grant funds from the Justice Assistance Program. Authorized
1b. Authorize the Mayor, Alex A. Knopp, to execute any and all documents
necessary to implement the Justice Assistance Grant program. Authorized

COMMON COUNCIL ACTION PAGE 5 March 22, 2005

VII. COMMON COUNCIL COMMITTEES (Continued:)

E. PUBLIC SAFETY AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS COMMITTEE (Cont’d)

2. Authorize the Mayor, Alex A. Knopp, to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept grant funds from the Federal Emergency Management Agency Assistance to Firefighters Grant. Authorized

3. Authorize the Mayor, Alex A. Knopp, to execute any and all documents necessary to implement the 2005/06 Assistance to Firefighters Grant program.
Authorized
4. Authorize the Mayor, Alex A. Knopp, to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept grant funds from the U.S. Department of Justice for the 2005/06 Weed & Seed Grant program. (Financial impact attached) Authorized

5. Authorize the Mayor, Alex A. Knopp to execute any and all documents necessary to implement the 2005/06 Weed & Seed Grant Program. Authorized

VIII. RESOLUTIONS FROM COMMON COUNCIL None

IX. MOTIONS POSTPONED TO A SPECIFIC DATE None

X. SUSPENSION OF THE RULES None

XI. ADJOURNMENT 8:22 P. M.