July 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 led the assembly in the Pledge of Allegiance. Meeting was called to order at 8:05 pm.

I. ROLL CALL 14 Present; 1 absent – M. Coffey
II. ACCEPTANCE OF MINUTES
Regular meeting – July 11, 2006 Accepted as corrected
III. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION 1 Speaker
IV. MAYOR

A. RESIGNATIONS AND APPOINTMENTS
Resignations: Anowar Shahjahan – Parking Authority Accepted

Appointments: Carol Andreoli - Alarm Appeals Board Approved
Don Eleck - Alarm Appeals Board Withdrawn
Dan O’Connor - Alarm Appeals Board Approved
Lucy Romeo - Alarm Appeals Board Approved
Steve Thomas – Alarm Appeals Board Approved
Victor Cavallo – Parking Authority Approved

Reappointment: Lisa Biagiarelli – Tax Collector Approved

B. REMARKS
Grants Coordinator report - Jun 22 - July 22, 2006.
Mayor Moccia thanked those for attending and supporting the Mayor’s Trophy Tournament. All monies raised go back into the Oak Hill Golf Course funds. Mayor Moccia also acknowledged the hard work of the new Grants Coordinator during her first month on the job.

V. COUNCIL PRESIDENT

A. GENERAL COUNCIL BUSINESS

B. CONSENT CALENDAR: VII.A1- 4; VII.B1- 9; VII.C1

VI. REPORTS: DEPARTMENTS, BOARD AND COMMISSIONS

A. CORPORATION COUNSEL

COMMON COUNCIL ACTION PAGE 2 July 25, 2006

VII. COMMON COUNCIL COMMITTEES

A. RECREATION, PARKS & CULTURAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE

1. Authorize the Mayor, Richard A. Moccia to enter into an agreement with the United Church of Rowayton for the use of Witch Lane Park for overflow parking on the following Sunday’s: Authorized
September 10 & 17, 2006
November 19, 2006
December 17 & 24, 2006
April 1 & 8, 2007
Limited to 15 vehicles and cannot be used during inclement weather.

2. Authorize the Mayor, Richard A. Moccia to enter into an agreement with the Greenwich Kennel Club, Inc. for the use of Taylor Farm for their 75th Annual AKC All Breed Dog Show to be held on Saturday, June 9, 2007 from 7:00 am – 7:00 pm. Set-up will take place on Thursday, June 7, 2007 from 12:00 noon and clean-up by 6:00 pm on Sunday, June 10, 2007. Estimated attendance 2,500+. Authorized

2. Authorize the Mayor, Richard A. Moccia to enter into an agreement with Pyramid Shriners to host a Carnival in Andrews Parking Lot to be held July 12-15, 2007. Set-up would take place on Tuesday, July 10, 2007 and clean-up on Monday, July 16, 2007 by 12:00 noon. Estimated attendance 1,500+. Authorized

3. Authorize the Mayor, Richard A. Moccia to execute an agreement with Southport Associates Design Services for Brien McMahon High School Baseball Field Lighting/Power distribution for a sum not to exceed $5,300.00 (Including a $500.00 allowance for reimbursable expenses.) Authorized

B. LAND USE & BUILDING MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE

1. Technical Correction of Common Council Action of June 27, 2006, Item VII.E.2. The action incorrectly stated the contract period “….(beginning July 1, 2006 to June 30, 2011)“ and the amended action shall read “….(beginning August 1, 2006 to July 31, 2011”): Authorized

“Authorize the Mayor, Richard A. Moccia, to execute an amendment to Cablevision Systems Corporation’s lease (formally known as Cablevision, currently d/b/a CSC Holdings Inc.) for the parking lot located across the street from Cablevision on Cross Street, for a period of five years (beginning August 1, 2006 to July 31, 2011). Terms for the lease amendment shall be as stipulated in the current lease agreement.”

2a. Authorize the Mayor, Richard A. Moccia, to execute an agreement with Salamone & Associates, PC to provide comprehensive design services for a new HVAC system for the Health Department building for a total amount not to exceed $14,700. Acct. #09042012 5777 C0299. Authorized

2b. Authorize the Health Director to approve reimbursable expenses/additional services for a total not to exceed $1,470. Authorized

3. Authorize the Purchasing Agent to issue Purchase Order(s) to Dell Computer Corporation for the purchase of computers, printer and laptop labs for Norwalk Public Schools for a total not to exceed $385,006.21. Authorized
Account # 09075010 5777 C0112

COMMON COUNCIL ACTION PAGE 3 July 25, 2006

VII. COMMON COUNCIL COMMITTEES (continued)

B. LAND USE & BUILDING MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE (continued)

4. Authorize the Mayor, Richard A. Moccia, to execute an amendment to Special Testing Laboratories contract for additional materials testing and inspections at the Brien McMahon High School/Center for Global Studies project in the amount of $5,000.00. Acct. #0902/03/04 5010 5777 C0237. Authorized

5. Authorize the Mayor, Richard A Moccia, to execute an amendment to Brook’s Laboratories contract for additional abatement monitoring and air quality testing at Brien McMahon High School/Center for Global Studies project in the amount of $59,535.00. Acct. #0902/03/04 5010 5777 C0237. Authorized

6. Authorize the Purchasing Agent to issue a Purchase Order to Dell Computer Corporation for the purchase of computers at the Center for Global Studies at Brien McMahon High School for a total not-to-exceed $16,006.14. Acct. #0902/03/04 5010 5777 C0237. Authorized

7. RESOLVED, to adopt the Bond Reimbursement Resolution for the Nathaniel Ely Center Improvement Project.
Resolved

8. Authorize the Mayor, Richard A. Moccia, to execute an agreement with Newfield Construction, Inc. as the Construction Manager (CM) for the Nathan Hale and Ponus Ridge Middle School Improvement projects. Upon receipt of trade contractors’ bids, a Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) will be established. Terms of the agreement shall include the following: Authorized

Nathan Hale Middle School:
Preconstruction Phase Services (including
reimbursables allowance) $27,500.00
CM Fees (% of the cost of the work) 2.4%
Estimated CM General Conditions Fees
(to be finalized at the time of GMP) $448,203.00
CM Contingency (% of the cost of the work) 5.0%
Acct. # 09045010-5777-B0316

Ponus Ridge Middle School:
Preconstruction Phase Services (including
reimbursables allowance) $27,500.00
CM Fees (% of the cost of the work) 2.4%
Estimated CM General Conditions Fees
(to be finalized at the time of GMP) $447,740.00
CM Contingency (% of the cost of the work) 5.0%
Acct. # 09045010-5777-B0317.

9. Authorize the Mayor, Richard A. Moccia, to execute an Agreement with Fusco Management Company, LLC to provide facilities management services for a period of 4 years (beginning September 1, 2006 to August 31, 2010) with two 2-year extension options. Total annual payment shall be $325,500.00 for the first year with 5% increases for subsequent years. Funds are available in various Building Management Operating Budget accounts.
Authorized

COMMON COUNCIL ACTION PAGE 4 July 25, 2006

VII. COMMON COUNCIL COMMITTEES

C. PLANNING COMMITTEE

1. Approval of the proposed amendments (copy) attached to the Urban Renewal Plan Washington-South Main Street Improvement Area II (As Revised July 12, 2006). Authorized

VIII. RESOLUTIONS FROM COMMON COUNCIL None

IX. MOTIONS POSTPONED TO A SPECIFIC DATE None
X. SUSPENSION OF THE RULES

10a. Motion to suspend the rules to make a technical correction to the Ordinance List to correct the salary of the Personnel Director, which was stated at the last meeting at $105,000. Correct salary should be $108,460. Approved

10b. “Authorize the Mayor, Richard A. Moccia, upon approval of a majority by the Mayor, Council President, Majority Leader of the Common Council and the Minority Leader of the Common Council and the Finance director (or their designees), to execute any and all documents relating to the procurement of electricity from the lowest qualified electricity supplier for an initial term not to exceed three (3) years. This authorization will remain in effect until December 31, 2006.” Approved
XI. ADJOURNMENT 8:30pm

Note: The August 22, 2006 Common Council meeting has been cancelled.

COMMON COUNCIL ACTION PAGE 5 July 25, 2006

APPOINTMENTS

ALARM APPEAL BOARD M/C Nwlk Code 11A-13

CAROL ANDREOLI (R) Approved Term expires 7/25/10
23 Sachem Street
Norwalk, CT 06850

DON ELECK (U) Withdrawn Term expires 7/25/10
12 Hideaway Lane
Norwalk, CT 06851

DAN O’CONNOR (D) Approved Term expires 7/25/10
73 Newtown Ave.
Norwalk, CT 06851

LUCY ROMEO (D) Approved Term expires 7/25/10
34 Glenwood Ave. Unit A
Norwalk, CT 06854

STEVE THOMAS ( R) Approved Term expires 7/25/10
122 Partrick Avenue
Norwalk, CT 06851

PARKING AUTHORITY M/C Nwlk Code 73A

VICTOR CAVALLO (R ) Approved Fill unexpired term of A. Shahjahan
186 Rowayton Woods Drive Term expires - 03/31/09
Norwalk, CT 06854

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REAPPOINTMENT

TAX COLLECTOR M/C
LISA BIAGIARELLI Approved Term expires 6/30/10