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JANUARY 22, 2008
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 called the meeting to order at 8:10pm and led the assembly in the Pledge of Allegiance.
I. ROLL CALL 15 members present - quorum
II. ACCEPTANCE OF MINUTES
Regular meeting – January 8, 2008 Accepted with corrections
III. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION None
IV. MAYOR
A. RESIGNATIONS AND APPOINTMENTS
Resignations:
Appointments: Steven Colarossi – Zoning Board of Appeals (Alternate) Approved
Reappointment:
B. REMARKS
Mayor Moccia informed members that he will be attending the U.S. Conference
of Mayors in D.C. and will be serving on the Transportation Committee. Council
President Bondi should be contacted should any emergency come up. Mayor Moccia
also thanked everyone for supporting the Mayor’s Ball and said that the proceeds
will go to support KeyStone House.
V. COUNCIL PRESIDENT
A. GENERAL COUNCIL BUSINESS
Council President Bondi informed the members of the change in committee. Mr.
Kydes will now serve on the Land Use Committee and come off Finance and Mr.
Bonenfant will serve on the Finance Committee.
B. CONSENT CALENDAR: The following items are on consent; VII. A1 - 8; VII.
B2, 3, 4; VII.C1& 2;
VII.D 1a, 1b Approved
VII. COMMON COUNCIL COMMITTEES
A. FINANCE COMMITTEE
1. Accept and approve the report of the Claims Committee dated: November 8, 2007, December 13, 2007, January 10, 2008. Approved
COMMON COUNCIL ACTION PAGE 2 JANUARY 22, 2008
VII. COMMON COUNCIL COMMITTEES (continued)
A. FINANCE COMMITTEE (continued)
2. For informational purposes only: Monthly Tax Collector’s Report Dated: November 30, 2007, December 31, 2007.
3. For informational purposes only: Narrative on Tax Collections
dated January 10, 2008.
4. Authorize the Purchasing Agent to issue purchase orders for equipment and
software to implement a Fleet Maintenance & Work Order Management System
at the Fire Department Apparatus Maintenance Facility for an amount not to
exceed $8,950.00, account 010600-5269 & 09070600-5777-C0375 (Approved
Operating and Capital budget items; no special appropriation required) Authorized
5. Accept report on Streetlight Purchase Feasibility Study and authorize to maintain current level of services with Connecticut Light and Power Company (CL&P). Accepted
6. Approve Resolution With Respect to the Authorization, Issuance
and Sale of not exceeding $60,000,000
City of Norwalk General Obligation Refunding Bonds. This resolution shall
be effective until December 31, 2008. Approved
7. Receive Comprehensive Annual Financial Report for the year ended June 30, 2007. Received
8. Receive Federal and State Financial and Compliance Report for the year ended June 30, 2007. Received
B. RECREATION, PARKS & CULTURAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEEE
1. Authorize the Mayor, Richard A. Moccia to enter into an agreement
with Maritime Rowing Club/Water Sports Center LLC for the use of Veteran’s
Park for Club Member parking. All members would purchase a $50.00 season pass,
the same as the Norwalk Sailing School members at Calf Pasture Beach. Use
of the parking lot would be prohibited during large events or programs. from
Oct 1, 2008 to May 1, 2009
Authorized as amended
2. Authorize the Mayor, Richard A. Moccia to enter into an agreement with
the Norwalk Karting Association for the use of Calf Pasture Parking Lot for
their Spring and Fall Racing Season on the following 2008 dates:
Spring Season 8:30am – 3:00pm
Saturday, March 29**
Saturday, April 5**, 12**, 19**, 26*
Saturday, May 3*, 10*, 24
*No Sunday Rain Date
**Early dates in March and April depend on the current contractor.
Fall Season 8:30am – 3:00pm
Saturday, September 27
October 4*,11,18,25
November 1,8,15
*No Sunday Rain Date
Estimated attendance, 200.
COMMON COUNCIL ACTION PAGE 3 JANUARY 22, 2008
VII. COMMON COUNCIL COMMITTEES (continued)
B. RECREATION, PARKS & CULTURAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEEE (continued)
3. Authorize the Mayor, Richard A. Moccia to enter into an agreement
with the American Heart Association
for the use of Calf Pasture Beach for the 2008 Fairfield County Heart Walk
to be held Sunday, October 19, 2008 from 6am to 2pm. Estimated attendance
2,500+. Authorized
4. Authorize the Mayor, Richard A. Moccia to enter into an agreement
with the American Cancer Society for the use of Brien McMahon High School
Field and grounds for the Relay for Life of Norwalk on Saturday
and Sunday, June 14-15, 2008 from 12:00 noon to 12:00 noon. Estimated attendance
500. Authorized
C. LAND USE & BUILDING MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE
1. Authorize the Mayor, Richard A. Moccia, to execute an agreement with Gill
& Gill Architects, LLC for architectural design services for the Andrews
Field Restroom and Band Storage Facilities for a total not to exceed $24,000
(including $5,000 allowance for additional E&O insurance premium). Acct.
(# to be determined). Coming out of the self-insurance fund Authorized
2. Authorize the Mayor, Richard A. Moccia, to execute an amendment to Fletcher Thompson, Inc. architectural/engineering design services contract for a total not-to-exceed $5,000 for providing design services associated with the grease interceptor for the Norwalk High School project, Acct #0904-5010-5777-B0310. Authorized
D. PERSONNEL COMMITTEE
1a. Authorize the Mayor, Richard A. Moccia, to execute a software
license agreement with Government Jobs.com, Inc. (d/b/a NEOGOV), for applicant
Tracking Software for an amount not to exceed $9,500.00.
(Account# 0107005258) Authorized
1b. Authorize the Purchasing Agent to issue purchase orders to Government Jobs.com(d/b/a NEOGOV), for the renewal of such annual software license agreement and…, including any technical support and upgrades, subject to the availability of future funds. Authorized
2. Approve 7/1/2008 Merit Matrix Pay Plan. Approved
3. Approve revised job specification for Director of Combined
Dispatch and Emergency Preparedness.
Approved
4. Approve new job specification for Associate Corporation Counsel with a salary range of $60,000 to $80,800. Approved
5. Approve revised job specification for Assistant Corporation Counsel. Approved
COMMON COUNCIL ACTION PAGE 4 JANUARY 22, 2008
VIII. RESOLUTIONS FROM COMMON COUNCIL None
IX. MOTIONS POSTPONED TO A SPECIFIC DATE None
X. SUSPENSION OF THE RULES
To add VII. E HEALTH, WELFARE & PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE
1a. Authorize the Mayor, Richard A. Moccia, to enter into a
gift Agreement between the City of Norwalk Fire Department and the Town of
New Canaan for the acceptance of a 1973 Ward LaFrance Fire Tanker.
Authorized
1b. Authorize the Mayor, Richard A. Moccia, to accept any and
all certain mutually agreeable conditions as set forth by the Gift Agreement.
Authorized
XI. ADJOURNMENT 8:58pm
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APPOINTMENTS
ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS M/C Nwlk Code 116¬¬¬¬_ ______
STEVEN COLAROSSI (D) Approved (Fill T. Lopez unexpired term)
6 Kingsbury Road Term expires – 11/01/08
Norwalk, CT 06851
