JUNE 14, 2005
NORWALK, CONNECTICUT 8:00PM DST, 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.
Mayor Knopp opened the meeting at 8:05 P.M. and led the assembly in the Pledge of Allegiance.

I. ROLL CALL 14 Present at roll call: Absent – Mr. Krummel

II. ACCEPTANCE OF MINUTES

A. REGULAR MEETING – May 24, 2005 Accepted

III. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION 64 speakers
IV. MAYOR

A. RESIGNATIONS AND APPOINTMENTS None

B. REMARKS As each item comes up
V. COUNCIL PRESIDENT

A. CONSENT CALENDAR

The following items are on consent: VI.A. 1a, 1b, 2a 2b, 3, B.1, C.1, 2,VII. A. 1, B. 1a, 1b, 2, 3, 5 Consent to suspend the rules and add VI.,C, 3 & 4.

B. OTHER GENERAL COUNCIL BUSINESS
None
VI. REPORTS: DEPARTMENTS, BOARD AND COMMISSIONS

A. NORWALK FACILITIES CONSTRUCTION COMMISSION

1a. Authorize to increase the contingency allowance for School Specialties (furniture/equipment vendor for Brien McMahon High School) in the amount of $1,012.48. Accct. # 0902/03/04 5010 5777 C0237 Authorized

1b. Authorize the NFCC to issue change orders on contract for a total not to exceed $1,012.48. Authorized

2a. Authorize to increase the contingency allowance for William B. Meyer Inc. (moving services at Brien McMahon High School) in the amount of $14,000.00. Acct. #0902/03/04 5010 5777 C0237 Authorized

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VI. REPORTS: DEPARTMENTS, BOARD AND COMMISSIONS (Continued:)

A. NORWALK FACILITIES CONSTRUCTION COMMISSION (Continued:)

2b. Authorize the NFCC to issue change orders on contract for a total not to exceed $14,000.00. Authorized

3. Authorize the Purchasing Agent/Board of Education to issue a Purchase Order to Dell Computer Corporation for the purchase of technology equipment for the Center for Global Studies at Brien McMahon High School for a total not to exceed $62,736.75. Acct #0902/03/04 5010 5777 C0237 Authorized

B. CORPORATION COUNSEL EXECUTIVE SESSION

1. Authorization to Settle Claim: Eldora Miller v. City of Norwalk Authorized

C. BOARD OF ESTIMATE & TAXATION

1. Resolved, that a sum not to exceed $12,000 be and the same is hereby transferred from Contingency to the Department of Public Works to pay for electric usage at Nathaniel Ely Center. (Account No. 01-4072-5241) Resolved

2. Resolved, that a sum not to exceed $68,208 be and the same is hereby transferred from Contingency to the Department of Public Works to pay for an expected shortfall in automotive fuel deliveries. (Account No. 01-4054-5331) Resolved

VII. COMMON COUNCIL COMMITTEES

A. PLANNING COMMITTEE

1. Authorize Mayor, Alex A. Knopp, to enter into contract with M.B Becker & Associates for a sum not exceed $4,525.00 to prepare a national historic district pursuant to the Wall Street Redevelopment Plan. Acct. No 09040910 5777 C0287
Authorized
2. Approval of the attached list of programs for inclusion in the Neighborhood Assistance Act Tax Credit Program. Approved as amended

B. PUBLIC WORKS

1a. Authorize the Purchasing Agent to increase the Purchase Order (#7208) to Michelle Dawling and Daughters for hauling street sweepings, for a sum not exceed $60,000, through the end of fiscal year 2004-05. Acct. No. 01-04-50-5299
Authorized
1b. Authorize the Purchasing Agent to issue a Purchase Order to Michelle Dawling and Daughters for hauling street sweepings, for a sum not exceed $60,000 fiscal year 2005-06. This will serve as a transition while we go out to bid for this operation. Acct. No. 01 40 50 5299 Authorized

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VII. COMMON COUNCIL COMMITTEES (Continued:)

B. PUBLIC WORKS (Continued:)

2. Authorize the Mayor, Alex A. Knopp, to execute an Agreement with Kohler Ronan, LLC. to provide professional mechanical and structural engineering services in connection with the Public Works Center ventilation project, for a sum not to exceed $21,500. Acct. No. 0906 4071 C0348 Authorized

3. Authorize the Purchasing Agent to purchase (2) pick up trucks ( Ford F250) from Branford Ford, for a sum not to exceed $38,000. (from State bid list)
Acct. No. 0904 4031 5777 C0289 ($22,813)
Acct. No. 0905 4031 5777 C0313 ($15,187) Authorized

4a. Authorize the Mayor, Alex A. Knopp, to execute an Agreement with the Lowest Responsible Bidder Safety Markings, Inc. for Project No. RD 2005-1, Proposed Pavement Markings and Legends at Various Locations, for a sum not to exceed $145,300.00. Authorized with technical correction

4b. Authorize the Director of Public Works to issue Orders on Contract to Lowest Responsible Bidder Safety Markings, Inc for Project No. RD 2005-01, Proposed Pavement Markings and Legends at Various Locations, for a sum not to exceed $36,325. Authorized with technical correction
Acct. No. 0960 4021 5777 C0283 (bids due June 14, 2005)

5. Authorize the Purchasing Agent to issue a Purchase Order to Azteca Systems, Inc., for (4) four seats for Cityworks SA for the Work Order Management Systems and one (1) upgrade to Cityworks EX, for a sum not to exceed $38,000.
Acct. No. 09 01 4031 5777 C0037 ($8,000)
01 06 00 5269 ($12,375) FY 2005-06
22 40 62 5230 ($7,495) WPCA
01 40 80 5742 ($10,130) FY 2004-05 Authorized

C. LAND USE & BLDG. MANAGEMENT

1a. Authorize the Purchasing Agent to issue purchase orders to Dell Inc. for 601 Dell Optiplex GX280, small form factor PCs and Microsoft Office Pro software packages for a total not to exceed $576,328.95.
Acct. No. 09035010 5777 C0112 Authorized

1b. Authorize the Purchasing Agent to issue purchase orders to School Furnishings for 217 Heidt tables, 30x36 and 384 Heidt tables, 24x36 for a total not to exceed $85,039.82. Acct. No. 09035010 5777 C0112 Authorized

1c. Authorize the Purchasing Agent to issue purchase orders to Robert H. Lord Co. for 601 HON 5831 chairs for a total not to exceed $36,661.00.
Acct. No. 09035010 5777 C0112 Authorized

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VII. COMMON COUNCIL COMMITTEES (Continued:)

D. PUBLIC HEALTH & WELFARE

1. Resolution to unite with the Town of New Canaan to form a District Department of Health. Tabled to the next meeting

2. Authorize the Mayor, Alex A. Knopp, to approve Memorandum of Understanding by and between the City of Norwalk and the Town of New Canaan. Tabled to the next meeting

VIII. RESOLUTIONS FROM COMMON COUNCIL

1. Resolution recommending settlement of Norwalk Fire Department collective bargaining contract.

2. Resolution Declaring that the Norwalk Common Council calls upon Post Road Investors and the Hotel Group to retain the majority of the workers of the former Clarion Hotel.

3. Patriot Act Resolution

IX. MOTIONS POSTPONED TO A SPECIFIC DATE

X. SUSPENSION OF THE RULES
Suspend the rules to add VI. Board of Estimate C. 3 & 4.
. C. 3 Resolution, Authorizing the reduction of $48,000 of Capital Budget ion for Library
Door Replacement. Acct # 09046210-5777-C0305 Authorized

4. Resolution, Appropriating $48,000 for the Library Air Conditioning Project. Acct. #
09056210-5777-C0328 Approved
XI. ADJOURNMENT 1:35 A.M.