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November 13, 2007
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 called meeting to order at 8:05pm and led the assembly in the Pledge of Allegiance.
Mayor Moccia requested a moment of silence to acknowledge Veterans and the passing of Councilman Kydes father and Dr. Mendoza.
I. ROLL CALL 14 present
1 Absent - K. Straniti
II. ACCEPTANCE OF MINUTES
Regular meeting – October 23, 2007 Accepted as corrections
III. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION 2 Speakers
IV. MAYOR
A. RESIGNATIONS AND APPOINTMENTS
Resignations: Lucy Romeo – Human Relations Commission Announced Appointments:
None
Reappointment:
B. REMARKS
Mayor Moccia thanked all of the outgoing Council members for their dedication
and service to the City of Norwalk.
C. MAYOR’S NOTICE OF DISAPPROVAL*
1. Demolition Delay. Send back to committee
V. COUNCIL PRESIDENT
Council President Coffey acknowledged all of the hard work and dedication of
his fellow Council members.
A. GENERAL COUNCIL BUSINESS
B CONSENT CALENDAR The following items are on consent: VII.A1-5; VII.B1; VII.C1-5;
VII.D1& 2
VI. REPORTS: DEPARTMENTS, BOARD AND COMMISSIONS
VII. COMMON COUNCIL COMMITTEES
A. HEALTH, WELFARE & PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE
1. Authorize the Mayor, Richard A. Moccia, to execute an agreement with the Ahlbin Rehabilitation Centers for Project Number 2554, Development, Staffing, Administration and Implementation of a Fitness/Wellness Program for the Norwalk Fire Department for a sum not to exceed $30,650. Authorize
2. Authorize the Mayor, Richard A. Moccia, to execute an agreement with the Connecticut DEMHS for the participation in the DEMHS Emergency Management Performance Grant. Authorize
3. Authorize the Mayor Richard A. Moccia, to execute any and all documents needed to apply for, secure and accept the FY 2007/2008 Comprehensive DUI Enforcement grant for the Connecticut Department of Transportation’s Highway Safety Project. Authorize
4. Authorize the Mayor, Richard A. Moccia, to execute an amendment to the Planning Funding Agreement with Nextel Operations, Inc., dated September 12, 2006, in order to increase the amount of approved planning funding in connection with the 800MHz Reconfiguration Process. Authorize
5. Authorize the Mayor, Richard A. Moccia, to execute a Frequency Reconfiguration Agreement with Nextel Operations, Inc. to provide for the 800MHz Frequency Reconfiguration Process in compliance with the rules and requirements of the Federal Communications Commission. Authorize
B. FINANCE COMMITTEE
1. Approve a technical correction to the action of the Common Council at its meeting of September 25, 2007 regarding Agenda Item IX.A 1& 2 in which the Common Council voted to:
1. Authorize the Mayor, Richard A. Moccia, to execute an Agreement
with Brunalli Construction Company for the construction of the Reed Street Extension
and Railroad Underpass for Project No. BR 07-02, for a sum not to exceed $6,617,750.
2. Authorize the Director of Public Works to issue Orders on Contract to Brunalli
Construction Company for the construction of Reed Street Extension and Railroad
Underpass for Project No. BR 07-02 for a sum not to exceed $330,000.
Account No.(s): Special Acct. Grant – DECD (6.5) $4,720,700
Special Acct. Grant – DECD (3.5) 598,024
Special Acct. Grant – DECD (1.8) 840,075**
Reed Putnam Land/Infrastr. Acct 802,650
(Acct. # 09060910 5777 C0241)
CONTRACT & CONTINGENCY TOTAL $6,948,637
(**Funding of $840,075 subject to the approval of the State of Connecticut Bond
Commission which is scheduled to meet Sept. 2007.)
Correct item to include underlined text:
1. Authorize the Mayor, Richard A. Moccia, to execute an Agreement with Brunalli
Construction Company for the construction of the Reed Street Extension and Railroad
Underpass for Project No. BR 07-02, for a sum not to exceed $6,617,750.
2. Authorize the Director of Public Works to issue Orders on Contract to Brunalli
Construction Company for the construction of Reed Street Extension and Railroad
Underpass for Project No. BR 07-02 for a sum not to exceed $330,000.
Account No.(s): Special Acct. Grant – DECD (6.5) $4,720,700
Special Acct. Grant – DECD (3.5) 598,024
Special Acct. Grant – DECD (1.8) 840,075**
Reed Putnam Land/Infrastr. Acct 802,650
(Acct. # 09060910 5777 C0241)
CONTRACT & CONTINGENCY TOTAL $6,948,637
(**Funding of $840,075 subject to the approval of the State of Connecticut Bond
Commission on or before November 30, 2007, or in the alternative, a reservation
of funds by the Norwalk Redevelopment Agency, until such time as the Bond Commission
acts to approve the grant funds.) Authorized
C. PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE
1. Authorize the Director of Public Works to issue Orders on Contract
to New England Paving, for Project No., 4R 2007-2, Proposed Permanent Pavement
Repair, for a sum not to exceed $100,000.
Account No. 03 0000 2602 Authorized
2a. Authorize the Purchasing Agent to issue a purchase order to
ESRI Inc, a sole source provider, for the maintenance and support of the ESRI
GIS software for a sum not to exceed $15,470.37 for the period
July 1, 2007 to June 30, 2008. Account No. 010600-5269 Authorized
2b. Authorize the Purchasing Agent to issue purchase orders to ESRI for the renewal of such annual maintenance for ESRI GIS software, including any technical support and upgrades, subject to the availability of future funds. Authorized
3. Authorize the Director of Public Works to issue Orders on Contract to Losito Electrical Contractors, in connection with Project No. DPW 2006-2, Under Bridge Lighting – North Water Street, Marshall Street and Ann Street, for the repairs to the Washington Street Historic Lights (from Water Street to Main Street), for a sum not to exceed $60,000. Account No. 0907 4021 5777 C0380 Authorized
4a. Authorization to enter into a Temporary Right of Entry Agreement with the Connecticut Department of Transportation for the Reed Street Extension and Railroad Bridge Project. Authorized
4b. Authorize the Mayor, Richard A. Moccia, to execute a Temporary Right of Entry Agreement together with any and all related documents as necessary to effect the agreement with the Connecticut Department of Transportation for the Reed Street Extension and Railroad Bridge Project. Authorized
5. Authorize the Mayor, Richard A. Moccia, to execute an agreement and all documents with the State of Connecticut Department of Transportation for State Project No. 102-325, Federal Aid Project No. STPB – 0001 (292), in connection with the Development of Contract Plans, Specifications, and Estimates for Improvements at Various Intersections on U.S. Route 1,Utilizing Federal Funds Under the Urban Component of the Surface Transportation Program. Authorized
D. RECREATION, PARKS & CULTURAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE
1. Authorize the Mayor, Richard A. Moccia to enter into an agreement
with Milone & MacBroom, Inc. for the needs assessment study on the Norwalk
High School, Nathan Hale Middle School, and Naramake Elementary School Athletic
Fields for a sum not to exceed $21,300.00. Account # 0330000-2690.
Authorized
2. Authorize the Mayor, Richard A. Moccia to enter into an agreement with Wernert Construction Management, LLC for the renovation of the Calf Pasture Beach Men’s and Ladies Restrooms. For a sum not to exceed $552,013.00. Account #09076030-5777-C0292, #09046030-5777-C0292, #09086030-5777-C0365, and 09066030-5777-C0365. Authorized
E. ORDINANCE COMMITTEE
1. Approve revised Demolition Delay Ordinance. Back to committee
VIII. RESOLUTIONS FROM COMMON COUNCIL None
IX. MOTIONS POSTPONED TO A SPECIFIC DATE None
X. SUSPENSION OF THE RULES None
XI. ADJOURNMENT 8:58pm
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APPOINTMENTS None
