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FEBRUARY 26, 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 8:15pm and led the assembly in the Pledge of Allegiance.
I. ROLL CALL 13 Present; 2 Absent – F. Bondi & K. Straniti
II. ACCEPTANCE OF MINUTES
Regular meeting – February 12, 2008 Accepted with corrections
III. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION 3 Speakers
IV. MAYOR
A. RESIGNATIONS AND APPOINTMENTS
Resignations: Deborah Mathies – Historical Commission Announced
Appointments: None
Reappointments: None
B. REMARKS
Mayor Moccia informed the assembly Councilmember Straniti was absent due to
her father’s illness.
V. COUNCIL PRESIDENT
A. GENERAL COUNCIL BUSINESS
Councilmember Krummel is Acting President in the absent of Council President
Bondi.
B. CONSENT CALENDAR The following items are on consent: VII.A1&2; VII.B1,2,3;
VII.D1&2; VII.E1; VII.F3; VII.G1a-2b; VIII. Consent to table.
VI. AGENCIES, BOARDS & COMMISSIONS None
VII. COMMON COUNCIL COMMITTEES
A. PLANNING COMMITTEE
1. Approve the enclosed working agreement between the City of Norwalk and
the Norwalk Redevelopment Agency designating the Norwalk Redevelopment Agency
as the administrator and sole sub-recipient of the City of Norwalk’s annual
entitlement of Community Development Block Grant funds. Approved
COMMON COUNCIL ACTION PAGE 2 FEBRUARY 26, 2008
VII. COMMON COUNCIL COMMITTEES (continued)
A. PLANNING COMMITTEE (continued)
2. Authorize the Mayor, Richard A. Moccia to execute the enclosed contract between the City of Norwalk and Norwalk Redevelopment Agency for the administration of the local Community Development Block Grant program. Authorized
B. FINANCE COMMITTEE
1. Accept and approve the Report of the Claims Committee dated February 14,2008. Accepted
2. For informational purposes only: Monthly Tax Collector’s Report Dated January 31, 2008.
3. For informational purposes only: Narrative on Tax Collections dated February 14, 2008.
4. WHEREAS, Section I-289 of the Norwalk Charter requires that
a majority of the Common Council vote to establish a specific spending limitation
on locally funded expenditures during the process of establishing the next
fiscal year’s operating budget.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORWALK
THAT:
The maximum limit on total appropriations for the City of Norwalk for Fiscal
Year beginning July 1, 2008, shall be no more than $257,561,358. This appropriation
cap represents total expenditures of $275,224,208 less estimated intergovernmental
grants of $17,662,850.
Be it further resolved that the result of this vote and resolution,
together with the attached 2008-09 Budget Guide, be forwarded by the Clerk
of the City of Norwalk to the Board of Estimate and Taxation.
Adopted by Majority Vote. Passed
5. Approval of the payment of $13,677.54 to Councilman Nicholas
Kydes as reimbursement of legal fees and expenses incurred in connection with
the Ethics Complaint filed by Councilman Kevin Poruban on or about September
5, 2007, to be paid from the Law Department’s Professional Service Account
010300-5258.
Approved
C. ORDINANCE COMMITTEE
1. Amend Norwalk Code Chapter 103, Taxation, Article III, Tax Relief for the Elderly and Disabled Homeowners. (Additional information on file with City Clerk) Passed
D. PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE
1. Authorize the Purchasing Agent to issue a Purchase Order
to Godwin Pumps of America, Inc. for the purchase of a trailer-mounted Godwin
#GHP65KW-S diesel generator for sum not to exceed $26,900.
Account No. 350473-5729. Authorized
COMMON COUNCIL ACTION PAGE 3 FEBRUARY 26, 2008
VII. COMMON COUNCIL COMMITTEES (continued)
D. PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE (continued)
2. Authorize the Purchasing Agent to issue a Purchase Order to Godwin Pumps
of America, Inc. for the purchase of a trailer-mounted Godwin Dri-Prime CD150M
diesel pump for a sum not to exceed $37,905. Account No. 350473-5764. Authorized
E. HEALTH, WELFARE & PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE
1. Technical Correction: Rescind Common Council Action of September 11, 2007,
agenda item No. VII.A 2a & 2b to correct grant period.
Corrected items should read as follows: Authorized
2a. 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 Public Health Emergency Preparedness for the
period August 31, 2007 to August 30, 2008 August 9, 2009.
2b. Authorize the Mayor, Richard A. Moccia, to execute any and all agreements,
documents, instruments or amendments as may be necessary to implement Public
Health Emergency Preparedness for the period August 31, 2007 to August 30,
2008 August 9, 2009.
2. Approve the addition of simulcasts at the Norwalk Off Track Betting facility.
(Additional information on file with City Clerk) Approved
F. RECREATION, PARKS & CULTURAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE
1. Authorize the Mayor, Richard A. Moccia to enter into an agreement with
Atlas Pyrovision Productions for the Norwalk Fireworks Display off Calf Pasture
Beach for a sum not to exceed $40,000, July 3rd, 2008. Account # (016021-5298).
(A three-year contract renewable for 2 additional one-year extensions.) Authorized
2. Authorize the Purchasing Agent to issue an open purchase order with Total
Fence LLC for the Services of Chain Link Fencing and Wooden guardrails supplied
and installed for various locations for a total not to exceed $100,000. Account
#09086030-5777-C0131 and other accounts to be determined. (A three-year contract
renewable for 2 additional one-year extensions.) Authorized
3. Approve a Public Hearing for Recreation and Parks Fees and Charges for
the 2008-09 season to be held at 7:30pm on March 19, 2008 in City Hall prior
to the regular Recreation and Parks Committee meeting. Room to be announced.
Approved
G. LAND USE & BUILDING MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE
1a. Authorize the Mayor, Richard A. Moccia, to execute a contract with The
Exterior Cleaning Place, Inc. Leicester, MA for interior painting at Tracey
Elementary School for a total not to exceed $48,100.00. Acct. #09045010 5777
B0311 Authorized
1b. Authorize NFCC to issue Change Order on contract for a total not to exceed $4,810.00. Authorized
COMMON COUNCIL ACTION PAGE 4 FEBRUARY 26, 2008
VII. COMMON COUNCIL COMMITTEES (continued)
G. LAND USE & BUILDING MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE (continued)
2a. Authorize the Mayor, Richard A. Moccia, to execute a contract with Main Enterprises, Inc. for the heating system conversion project at Ben Franklin Center for a total not to exceed $477,182.00. Acct. #09057100 5777 C0322 and 09074071 5777 C0388 Authorized
2b. Authorize the NFCC to issue Change Orders on contract for a total not to exceed $71,577.00 Authorized
VIII. RESOLUTIONS FROM COMMON COUNCIL
RESOLVED, that in accordance with CGS Chapter 99, Sections 7-188 and 7-190,
the Common Council initiate the process to amend the Charter of the City of
Norwalk and that the Council appoint a Charter Review Commission within 30
days. Consent to table to the 3/11/08 CC mtg.
IX. MOTIONS POSTPONED TO A SPECIFIC DATE None
X. SUSPENSION OF THE RULES None
XI. ADJOURNMENT 10:40pm
COMMON COUNCIL ACTION PAGE 5 FEBRUARY 12, 2008
APPOINTMENTS
REAPPOINTMENTS
