May 23, 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 led the assembly in the Pledge of Allegiance. Meeting called to order at 8:14pm.

I. ROLL CALL 13 Present 2 Absent: M. Miklave,
Rev. J. Olmstead-Sawyer

II. ACCEPTANCE OF MINUTES
Regular meeting – May 9, 2006 Accepted
III. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION None
IV. MAYOR

A. RESIGNATIONS AND APPOINTMENTS
Resignations:
Appointments: Dawn Hurd DelGreco – Zoning Board of Appeals Approved
Tony Lopez - Zoning Board of Appeals (Alternate) Approved
Katherine A. Pytleski - Grants Coordinator Approved
Reappointment:

B. REMARKS
Mayor Moccia announced the hiring of Katherine A. Pytleski as the grants coordinator for the
City Of Norwalk.

V. COUNCIL PRESIDENT

A. GENERAL COUNCIL BUSINESS

CONSENT CALENDAR The following items are on consent: VII. A1- 8; VII. B1, 2, 3; VII. C2;
VII. E1-11

VI. REPORTS: DEPARTMENTS, BOARD AND COMMISSIONS

VII. COMMON COUNCIL COMMITTEES

A. FINANCE COMMITTEE

1. Accept and approve the report of the Claims Committee dated May 11, 2006.
Accepted & Approved

2. For informational purposes only: Monthly Tax Collector’s Report dated April 30, 2006.

COMMON COUNCIL ACTION PAGE 2 May 23, 2006

VII. COMMON COUNCIL COMMITTEES (continued)

A. FINANCE COMMITTEE (continued)

3. For informational purposes only: Narrative on Tax Collections dated May 11, 2006.

4. Authorize the Purchasing Agent to issue a purchase order to Johnson Consulting, Inc., for TrendMicro Client/Server Messaging suite server and desktop antivirus software for 501 users not to exceed $9,979.00. Account 09060600-5777-C0375 (Information Technology 2005/06 capital). Authorized

5. Authorize the Purchasing Agent to issue a purchase order to Digital Access Control, a sole source provider, for the Pharos computer reservation and coin operated printing system for the South Norwalk Library for an amount not to exceed $13,244.50, account 09060600-5777-C0375.
Authorized

6. Resolution making appropriations aggregating $11,390,500 for the 2006-2007 Capital Budget and authorizing the issuance of $8,105,299 general obligation bonds of the City to meet certain appropriations in the 2006-2007 Capital Budget. Authorized

7. Resolution with respect to the authorization, Issuance and Sale of not exceeding $25,000,000 City of Norwalk general obligation bonds, Series 2006. Authorized

8. Resolution, Special Capital Appropriation appropriating $190,000 for the Police Department as final settlement related to the acquisition of property at 7 Monroe Street (Project Account No. 09064031-5777-C0137). Authorized

B. PLANNING COMMITTEE

1. Approve the amendment to the contract with Chan Krieger & Associates to complete the Plan
of Conservation and Development for a sum not exceed $64,900 (including a 10% contingency).
Send to Finance

2. Authorize the Mayor to sign the contract with Chan Krieger & Associates Send to Finance
3. Approve increase of application fees for Zoning Board of Appeals as follows: Send to Finance
1 & 2 Family, increase to $200
Multi-Family, increase to $500
Commercial, increase to $500
Special Exception, increase to $500
Appeals, increase to $200
MV license, increase to $450
Extension of time, increase to $450

COMMON COUNCIL ACTION PAGE 3 May 23, 2006

VII. COMMON COUNCIL COMMITTEES (continued)

C. RECREATION, PARKS & CULTURAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE

1. Authorize the Mayor, Richard A. Moccia to enter into an agreement with Zang Music/Blue Beat for their “Wubba Fest” to be held at Cranbury Park Gallaher Estate and immediate surrounding grounds on Saturday, August 12, 2006 from 12:00pm – 11:00pm. Estimated attendance 500.
Tabled to next meeting

2. Authorize the Mayor, Richard A. Moccia to enter into an agreement with the Norwalk Seaport Association Inc. for their 29th Annual Oyster Festival to be held in Veterans Park on Friday, September 8, 2006 from 6:00pm – 11:00pm, Saturday, September 9, 2006 from 11:00am -11:00pm and Sunday, September 10, 2006 from 11:00am – 8:00pm. Set-up would begin Friday, August 25, 2006 and breakdown through Saturday, September 30, 2006. All entry fees will remain the same. Estimated attendance 50,000+. Authorized

3. Approve the use of Calf Pasture Beach by the Norwalk Public School Mentor Program for a Mentor Picnic to be held on Friday, June 16, 2006. Estimated attendance 300.
Withdrawn by Chairman

D. HEALTH, WELFARE & PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE

1. Authorize the Purchasing Agent to issue a purchase order to Northeastern Fire Association Inc., 128 Blacks Rd., Cheshire, CT, for a fire department pumper for a price not to exceed $339,250.00. Account No. 090631105777C0339 Authorized

E. LAND USE AND BUILDING MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE

1. Authorize the Mayor, Richard A. Moccia, to execute a Lease Agreement with Valentine Dowd for Unit # 1 at 35 Smith Street, for an additional three years term, beginning on July 1, 2006 and ending on June 30, 2009. All remaining terms of the Lease, including the rental payment amount, should remain the same. Authorized

2. Authorize the Mayor, Richard A. Moccia, to execute a Lease Agreement with Richard A. Winfield for Unit # 2 at 35 Smith Street, for an additional three years term, beginning on July 1, 2006 and ending on June 30, 2009. All remaining terms of the Lease, including the rental payment amount, should remain the same. Authorized

3a. Authorize the Mayor, Richard A. Moccia, to execute an amendment to Advanced Corporate Networking, Inc, d/b/a Digital BackOffice’s contract for Managed Network Services dated December 10, 2004, for equipment and network integration services for a telephone & voice mail system for the South Norwalk Library in an amount not-to-exceed $16,403.82, accounts 09036210-5777-C0153 ($14,400 total), 09060600-5777-C0376 (balance of costs).

COMMON COUNCIL ACTION PAGE 4 May 23, 2006

VII. COMMON COUNCIL COMMITTEES (continued)

E. LAND USE AND BUILDING MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE (continued)

3a. Authorize the Mayor, Richard A. Moccia, to execute an agreement with Advanced Corporate Networking, Inc. d/b/a/ Digital BackOffice for the supply and installation of a telephone & voice mail system at the South Norwalk Library in an amount not-to-exceed $16,403.82, accounts 09036210-5777-C0153 ($14,400 total), 09060600-5777-C0376 (balance of costs).
Authorized

3b. Authorize the NFCC to issue change orders on contract for an amount not to exceed $1,604.38.
3b. Authorize the NFCC to issue change orders on contract for an amount not to exceed $1,604.38.” Authorized

4. Authorize the purchasing agent to issue a purchase order to Sentry Technology Corporation of Ronkonkoma, NY as sole source vendor for a book security system at the South Norwalk Branch Library in an amount not to exceed $16,400 (Acct. #09006210-5777-C0153). Authorized

5a. Authorize the Mayor, Richard A. Moccia, to execute a contract with West End Moving & Storage Co., Inc. for summer moving services as part of the Tracey School Renovations Project for a total not to exceed $34,901.00 (Acct. #0904-5010-5777-B0311). Authorized

5b. Authorize the NFCC to issue change orders on the contract for a total not to exceed $5,000.00.
Authorized

6a. Authorize the Mayor, Richard A. Moccia, to execute a contract with West End Moving & Storage Co., Inc. for summer moving services as part of the Columbus School Renovations Project for a total not to exceed $31,904.00 (Acct. #0904-5010-5777-B0314). Authorized

6b. Authorize the NFCC to issue change orders on the contract for a total not to exceed $5,000.00.
Authorized

7a. Authorize the Mayor, Richard A. Moccia, to execute an agreement with New England Services, LLC for asbestos abatement work relating to the West Rocks School boiler replacement project for a total sum not to exceed $25,270.00 (including add alternate to encapsulate all remaining air cell and mud type insulation in tunnels). Acct. #09045010-5777-B0291 Authorized

7b. Authorize the NFCC to issue change orders on contract for a to total not to exceed $2,530.00
Authorized

8a. Authorize the Mayor, Richard A. Moccia, to execute a contract with Connecticut Boiler Repair & Mfg. Co., for steam boiler replacement at West Rocks School for a total not to exceed $411,500.00. Acct. #09045010-5777-B0291 Authorized

8b. Authorize the NFCC to issue change orders on contract for a total not to exceed $41,150.00.
Authorized

COMMON COUNCIL ACTION PAGE 5 May 23, 2006

VII. COMMON COUNCIL COMMITTEES (continued)

E. LAND USE AND BUILDING MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE (continued)

9. Authorize the Mayor, Richard A. Moccia, to execute an agreement with Silver Petrucelli & Associates, Inc. Architects and Engineers of Hamden, CT to provide architectural and engineering design services for the Alterations to Nathan Hale and Ponus Ridge Middle School projects in the not-to-exceed amount of $ 783,750.00 (Acct. #’s to be determined). Authorized

10a. Authorize the Mayor, Richard A. Moccia, to execute a contract with The George Ellis Company, Inc., for the replacement of two roof top heating and ventilating units at Nathan Hale Middle School for a total not to exceed $205,200.00. Acct. #09045010-5777-B0291. Authorized

10b. Authorize the NFCC to issue change orders on contract for a total not to exceed $20,520.00
Authorized

11. Authorize the Mayor, Richard A. Moccia, to execute an Agreement with Guardian Service Industries, Inc. to provide building janitorial, general maintenance and engineering services for various City buildings, beginning July 1, 2006 and ending June 30, 2011, with two (2) one-year options thereafter. Annual contract amount for initial contract year shall be for a total not-to-exceed $641,817.58. The annual increase for subsequent years shall not exceed 3.5 %. Funds are available from various operating budget accounts. Authorized

VIII. RESOLUTIONS FROM COMMON COUNCIL None
IX. MOTIONS POSTPONED TO A SPECIFIC DATE None
X. SUSPENSION OF THE RULES None
XI. ADJOURNMENT 8:38pm

COMMON COUNCIL ACTION PAGE 6 May 23, 2006

APPOINTMENTS

ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS M/C Nwlk CITY CODE §10.11

Dawn Hurd DelGreco (D) Approved Fill unexpired term - K. Nagle
41 Elmwood Avenue 11/01/07
Norwalk, CT 06854

Tony Lopez ( R ) Alternate Approved Fill unexpired term – D. DelGreco
25 Monroe Street, Unit B1 11/01/08
Norwalk, CT 06854

GRANTS COORDINATOR M/C

Katherine A. Pytleski Approved
50 Sentinel Hill Road
Milford, CT 06460