April 25, 2006
NORWALK, CONNECTICUT 8:00 P.M. 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 Moccia opened the meeting at 8:07pm and led the assembly in the Pledge of Allegiance.

I. ROLL CALL 15 Members Present

II. ACCEPTANCE OF MINUTES
Regular meeting – April 11, 2006 Accepted as Amended

III. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION 1 Participant

IV. MAYOR

A. RESIGNATIONS AND APPOINTMENTS
Resignations: Kathleen Nagle – Zoning Board of Appeals Announced
Appointments:
Reappointment:

B. REMARKS
Arbor Day Proclamation. Arbor Day in Norwalk, urges all citizens to support efforts to care for our trees and woodlands and to support our City’s Urban Forest Improvement Project for the well-being of present and future generations of Norwalk residents. (See Attached)
Mayor Moccia thanked League of Women Voters for their participation in earth day. The Mayor also mentioned that the Governor purchased 575 hybrid vehicles. Mayor Moccia mentioned that the Rte 7 interchange construction has stopped. DOT has said in the paper that they plan to clean-up area. Mayor Moccia has written a letter to the DOT concerning this area and is awaiting a response.

V. COUNCIL PRESIDENT

A. GENERAL COUNCIL BUSINESS

B. CONSENT CALENDAR – The following items are on consent: VI. A1; VII. A1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7;
VII. B1, 2, 3; VII. C1a,1b, 2

VI. REPORTS: DEPARTMENTS, BOARD AND COMMISSIONS

A. CORPORATION COUNSEL

1. Authorization to Settle Claim EXECUTIVE SESSION
Marcin Jajkiewicz v. City of Norwalk Authorized

VII. COMMON COUNCIL COMMITTEES

A. FINANCE COMMITTEE

1. Accept and Approve the Report of the Claims Committee dated April 13, 2006.
Accepted and Approved

2. For informational purposes only: Monthly Tax Collectors Report dated March 31, 2006.

3. Authorize the Mayor, Richard A. Moccia, to execute a three (3) year agreement for mailroom services with Lanier Businesses Services, Inc. for a total amount not to exceed $172,720.80 in compliance with section 3-503 of the City of Norwalk Procurement Guidelines dated 2/4/2005 (multi-year contracts). Authorized

4. Authorize the Mayor, Richard A. Moccia, to submit an application to the State of Connecticut for grant funds provided under the State of Connecticut’s Local Capital improvement Fund for 2006 Entitlement ($639,431). Authorized

5. Resolution, Appropriating $8,749,068 for State financed portion of School projects (Project Account No. 09065010-6799-B0307). Approved

6. Approve FY 2006-07 WPCA Operating Budget. Approved

7. Approve FY 2006-07 Parking Authority Budget. Approved

8. 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). Resolved

9. 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). Resolved

10. Authorize the Purchasing Agent to issue a Purchase Order to Wagner Ford Inc., for twenty (20) 2006 Ford Taurus Automobiles for a total not to exceed $252,820. Account to be determined.
Authorized

B. RECREATION AND PARKS & CULTURAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE

1. Approve the use of the show mobile by the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society for their annual Light the Night Walk to be held on Thursday, September 28, 2006. Approved

2. Authorize the Mayor, Richard A. Moccia to enter into an agreement with the YMCA of Norwalk, Inc. for the use of Marvin Elementary School grounds and parking for their Annual Summer Sizzler Road Race to be held on Sunday, July 23, 2006 from 6:30am –1:00pm with a rain date of Sunday, July 30, 2006. Estimated attendance, 350. Authorized

3. Authorize the NFCC to issue a change order to Gilbane Building Corporation for the Brien McMahon High School improvement project, to include the installation of an irrigation system for the baseball field and the practice field with funds from Recreation and Parks Brien McMahon High School Athletic field Improvement Capital budget for a sum of $34,384.16. Account # 09026030-5777-C0215. Authorized

C. LAND USE AND BUILDING MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE

1a. Authorize the Mayor, Richard A. Moccia, to execute any and all documents necessary for the application, acceptance and implementation of the Minor Capital Improvement and Wiring for Technology grant with the State Department of Education - School Readiness program, as the fiduciary for Under One Roof, Inc.'s Marvin Children’s Center. The grant amount is $72,134.00.
Authorized

1b. Authorize the Mayor, Richard A. Moccia, to execute any and all documents with Under One Roof, Inc. for the City to act as the fiduciary for the Minor Capital Improvement and Wiring for Technology grant with the State Department of Education - School Readiness program for the Marvin Children’s Center. The grant amount is $72,134.00.” Authorized

2. Authorize the Mayor, Richard A. Moccia, to execute a Lease Agreement with Carver Foundation, Inc. for the use of their property for public playground with Carver Center providing day-to-day maintenance and the City providing major repair and improvements. Lease period shall be 25 years and annual lease payment will be $1. Authorized

VIII. RESOLUTIONS FROM COMMON COUNCIL None

IX. MOTIONS POSTPONED TO A SPECIFIC DATE None

X. SUSPENSION OF THE RULES None

XI. ADJOURNMENT 9:02pm

APPOINTMENTS

REAPPOINTMENTS