February 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.
Mayor Moccia opened the meeting at 8:08 pm and led the assembly in the Pledge of Allegiance. Mayor Moccia also asked for a moment of silence to acknowledge the passing of Mrs. Coretta Scott King.

I. ROLL CALL 15 members present - quorum

II. ACCEPTANCE OF MINUTES Accepted A. Regular meeting – January 24, 2006
III. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION 1 Speaker

IV. MAYOR
A. RESIGNATIONS AND APPOINTMENTS
Resignations: Geraldine D’Amato- Library Board of Directors
Reappointments: Lee Levey – Library Board of Directors
Appointments: Lori Torrano – Library Board of Directors
John Kurtzman – Historical Commission

B. REMARKS (Trip to Washington, D.C.)
Mayor Moccia spoke of his trip to Washington D.C. and thanked Chief Riling for his assistance. The purpose of the trip was to lobby to increase the amount of federal funding the City currently receives and mentioned that he was eager to fill the grants writer position in the near future.

V. COUNCIL PRESIDENT

A. GENERAL COUNCIL BUSINESS None

B. CONSENT CALENDAR
The following items are on consent: VI.A, VII. A1,2,3,4,5, VII.C1,2,3,4, VII.D1,2,3

VI. REPORTS: DEPARTMENTS, BOARD AND COMMISSIONS

A. CORPORATION COUNSEL EXECUTIVE SESSION
Authorization to Settle Claim: Authorized
MAURICE FINLAY v. CITY OF NORWALK et al

COMMON COUNCIL ACTION PAGE 2 February 14, 2006

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

B. NORWALK FACILITIES CONSTRUCTION COMMITTEE (continued)

1a. Authorize the Mayor, Richard A. Moccia, to execute an amendment to Skanska USA Building Inc. contract for the construction phase of the Columbus Elementary School Project for a Guaranteed Maximum Price not-to-exceed $3,894,418. Acct #0904-5010-5777-B0314.
Refer to Land Use Committee

1b. Establish an allowance for the Owner’s Contingency in the amount of $352,500.
Refer to Land Use Committee

1c. Authorize the NFCC to issue change orders on the contract for a total not to exceed the Owner’s contingency allowance Refer to Land Use Committee

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

B. NORWALK FACILITIES CONSTRUCTION COMMITTEE (continued)

2. Technical Correction: Rescind Common Council Action of January 24, 2006 Item VI.B.4a, 4b & 4c to replace “….Skanska Building USA....” with “….Skanska USA Building Inc….” and the corrected action to read as follows: Approved
4a. Authorize the Mayor, Richard A. Moccia, to execute an amendment to Skanska USA Building Inc.’s contract for the construction phase at Tracey Elementary School Project for a total not-to-exceed cost of $3,517,135.00. Acct. #09045010-5777-B0311.

4b. Establish an allowance for the Owner’s Contingency in the amount of $338,000.

4c. Authorize the NFCC to issue change orders on contract for a total not to exceed the Owner’s Contingency Allowance.”

VII. COMMON COUNCIL COMMITTEES

A. HEALTH, WELFARE, PUBLIC SAFETY AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS COMMITTEE
1. Authorize the Mayor, Richard Moccia, to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept grant funds from the State of Connecticut Department of Public Health for the Women, Infant, and Children Nutrition Program (WIC) for the period October 1, 2005 to September 30, 2007. Authorized

2. Authorize the Mayor, Richard Moccia, to execute any and all agreements, documents, instruments or amendments as may be necessary to implement the Women, Infant, and Children Nutrition Program for the period October 1, 2005 to September 30, 2007. Authorized

COMMON COUNCIL ACTION PAGE 3 February 14, 2006

VII. COMMON COUNCIL COMMITTEES (continued)

A. HEALTH, WELFARE, PUBLIC SAFETY AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS COMMITTEE (cont’d)

3. Authorize the Mayor, Richard A. Moccia, to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept grant funds from the State of Connecticut Department of Public Health for the Cardiovascular Health Program for the period January 1, 2006 to June 30, 2006. Authorized

4. Authorize the Mayor, Richard A. Moccia, to execute any and all agreements, documents, instruments or amendments as may be necessary to implement the Cardiovascular Health Program for the period January 1, 2006 to June 30, 2006. Authorized

5. Authorize the Mayor, Richard A. Moccia, to execute a Lease Agreement with the estate of Hillard Bloom for the use of the property located at 100 Water Street in South Norwalk by the Norwalk Police Marine Division. The terms of the Lease are set out in the attached letter. Authorized

6. Authorize the Purchasing Agent to issue a sole source purchase order to Thermal Imaging Concepts, LLC for 3K1000 Elite Thermal Imaging Camera Kits. Purchase order not to exceed $31,200.00. This equipment is sole sourced to maintain critical equipment and training continuity. Seventy percent ($24,000) of funds to be drawn from Federal Grant account#013153-5790 and thirty percent ($7,000.00) match to be drawn from account #013153-5790. Authorized

B. PERSONNEL COMMITTEE
1. Approve establishment of fifth (5th) Dispatch Supervisor Position (NASA Grade 4). Approved

2. Authorize Mayor to execute second amendment to the Norwalk City Employees’ Pension Plan.
Authorized
C. FINANCE COMMITTEE
1. Accept and approve the reports of the claims Committee dated February 9, 2006. Accepted

2. Authorize The Purchasing Agent to issue purchase orders for 7 Dell OptiPlex GX520 desktop computers and 1 HP 1022N laser printer for the Norwalk Public Library Teen Room project (Library initiative approved in the 2005/2006 IT capital budget) for an amount not to exceed $7,700.00, account #09060600-5777-C0375 Authorized

COMMON COUNCIL ACTION PAGE 4 February 14, 2006

VII. COMMON COUNCIL COMMITTEES (continued)

C. FINANCE COMMITTEE (continued)

3. Authorize the resolution appropriating $1,922,813 for the Norwalk High School cogeneration project and authorizing the issuance of $1,922,813 bonds of the City to meet said appropriation and pending the issuance thereof the making of temporary borrowings for such purpose. Authorized

4. Authorize the Mayor, Richard A. Moccia, to execute an agreement to extend the ending date of the Tax Abatement Agreement with Miss Laura M. Raymond Homes, Inc. from August 27, 2026 to August 27, 2041. The purpose of the extension is to allow refinancing to a lower interest rate for the homes and to generate monies to make capital improvements to the home. Authorized

D. PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE
1. Authorize the Purchasing Agent to issue a Purchase Order to Interstate Ford Truck Sales for a Sterling LT9500/ Aqua Tech B-10 storm sewer vacuum truck/jet rodder for a sum not to exceed $223,268.00. Account# 0906 4010 5777 C0377 Authorized

2. Authorize the Purchasing Agent to issue a Purchase Order to Norwalk Fence to install a security fence at the Public Works Center for an amount not to exceed $10,000. Account # 0902 71 5777 C0225 Authorized

3. Authorize the Mayor, Richard A. Moccia, to execute an Agreement with Southport Associates to provide engineering services in connection with the South Norwalk Lighting Improvement Project, for a sum not to exceed $15,000. Account #0906 4021 5777 C0380 Authorized

VII. RESOLUTIONS FROM COMMON COUNCIL None

IX. MOTIONS POSTPONED TO A SPECIFIC DATE None

X. SUSPENSION OF THE RULES None

XI. ADJOURNMENT 8:40pm

COMMON COUNCIL ACTION PAGE 5 February 14, 2006

APPOINTMENTS

HISTORICAL COMMISSION M/C NWLK CODE 57A

JOHN KURTZMAN Approved (Succeed L. Fallon)
97 Taylor Ave Term expires - 12/31/2010
Norwalk, Ct 06854

LIBRARY BOARD OF DIRECTORS M/C

LORI TORRANO Approved (Fill G. D’Amato unexpired term)
104 Dry Hill Road Term expires - 12/31/06
Norwalk, Ct 08651

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REAPPOINTMENTS

LIBRARY BOARD OF DIRECTORS M/C

LEE LEVEY Approved Term expires – 12/31/08
100 Comstock Hill Ave
Norwalk, Ct 06850