March 14, 2006
NORWALK, CONNECTICUT 8:00 P.M. 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 Girls Scouts presented the flag and posted colors and also led the Assembly in the Pledge of Allegiance and the National Anthem at 8:06 pm.

I. ROLL CALL 15 Present

II. ACCEPTANCE OF MINUTES

Regular meeting – February 28, 2006 Accepted with corrections

III. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION 1 Speaker


IV. MAYOR

A. RESIGNATIONS AND APPOINTMENTS
Resignations: Sara (Sally) Coratolo – Board of Assessment Appeals
Richard Ramsey – Harbor Management Commission
Appointments: Jane Ready – Board of Assessment Appeals Approved
D. Seeley Hubbard – Conservation Commission (Alternate) Approved
John Romano – Harbor Management Commission Approved
Kathryn Martino – Historical Commission Approved


B. REMARKS
Announcement of the reappointment of Grace Vetter to the Library Board of Directors by the First Taxing District. Mayor Moccia expressed appreciation of the service and dedication of Katherine Morrow to the City of Norwalk. Mayor Moccia also presented a tribute to Councilman McQuaid for his heroic act of saving a young boy’s life by performing the Heimlich maneuver.


V. COUNCIL PRESIDENT

A. GENERAL COUNCIL BUSINESS None
B. CONSENT CALENDAR
The following items are on consent: VI. A3, B2; VII. B2 & 3; VII. C1, 2, 3

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VI. REPORTS: DEPARTMENTS, BOARD AND COMMISSIONS

A. BOARD OF ESTIMATE AND TAXATION

1. RESOLVED, that a sum not to exceed $283,820 be and the same is hereby transferred from Projected
FY 2005-06 Operating Surplus to Various Departments to pay for the replacement of twenty-two (22)
old administrative vehicles. (Account No. Various) Refer back to committee

2. RESOLVED, that a sum not to exceed $542,150 be and the same is hereby transferred from Projected FY 2005-06 Operating Surplus to Various Departments to purchase items requested in the 2006-07 budget. (Account No. Various). Refer back to committee

3. RESOLVED, that a sum not to exceed $14,864 be and the same is hereby transferred from Contingency to the Combined Dispatch and Emergency Preparedness Planning department to pay for wages associated with hiring a fifth Dispatch Supervisor. (Account No. 01-3620-5110). Resolved

B. CORPORATION COUNSEL

1. Authorization to Settle Claim: EXECUTIVE SESSION
EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. V. CITY OF NORWALK Authorized

2. Authorization to settle condemnation action related to new Police Station: EXECUTIVE SESSION
CITY OF NORWALK v. JOHN IRVING (CV 01-0186745 S) Authorized

VII. COMMON COUNCIL COMMITTEES

A. RECREATION, PARKS & CULTURAL AFFAIRS COUNCIL COMMITTEE

1. Approve the Lockwood Mathews Mansion to place a 50’ x 100’ tent along side the Mansion for the Museums use. The base and plantings around the tent would be permanent with the tent as a temporary structure. Tabled

B. FINANCE COMMITTEE

1. Accept and Approve the Report of the Claims Committee Dated March 9, 2006. Accepted

2. For informational purposes only: Monthly Tax Collector’s Report Dated February 28, 2006.

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VII. COMMON COUNCIL COMMITTEES (continued)

B. FINANCE COMMITTEE (continued)

3. For informational purposes only: Narrative on Tax Collections dated March 9, 2006.

4. Resolution, authorizing the reduction of $100,000 of capital appropriation for the Department of Public Works Traffic Calming (Project Account No. 09044021-5777-C0300).
Refer back to committee

5. Resolution, appropriating $100,000 for the Department of Public Works 4-R Paving Program (Project Account No. 09064021-5777-C0283). Refer back to committee

C. PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE

1. Approve the Necessity to Abandon a Portion of Lynes Place and Appoint Freeholders. Approved

2. Authorize the Mayor, Richard A. Moccia, to execute an Amendment to the Agreement with Almstead Tree and Shrub Care Company, LLC, for Tree Removal/Trimming Services to increase the FY 2005-2006 contract amount by a sum not to exceed $52,000. Account No. 01 40 29 5298
Authorized

3. Authorize the Director of Public Works to coordinate with the Purchasing Agent the issuance of a Request for Proposals (RFP) for a web-based GPS/Automatic Vehicle Locating (GPS/AVL) system. Account No. 0906 4010 5777 C0377 Authorized

VIII. RESOLUTIONS FROM COMMON COUNCIL

A Resolution to install a memorial street name sign on South Smith Street in the name of Donald E. Scott. (A 40-year City employee and former Superintendent.) Approved

IX. MOTIONS POSTPONED TO A SPECIFIC DATE None

X. SUSPENSION OF THE RULES None

XI. ADJOURNMENT 9:40.pm

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APPOINTMENTS

BOARD OF ASSESSMENT APPEALS M/C CGS/Nwlk Cht 1-27/ NCC 103

JANE READY ( R ) Approved Fill unexpired term of S. Coratolo
11 Woodland Rd. Term expires 11/01/06
Norwalk, CT 06854

CONSERVATION COMMISSION M/C Nwlk Code §352A

D. SEELEY HUBBARD ( R) Alternate Approved Term expires – 01/01/11
28 Bryan Road
Rowayton, CT 066853

HARBOR MANAGEMENT COMMISSION M/C Nwlk Code §69

JOHN ROMANO ( R ) Approved Fill unexpired term of R. Ramsey
179 East Rocks Rd Term expires 12/31/08
Norwalk, CT 06851

HISTORICAL COMMISSION M/C Nwlk Code §57A

KATHRYN MARTINO ( R ) Approved Succeed L. Fallon
18 Prospect Avenue Unit 17 Term expires 12/31/10
Norwalk, CT 06850