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MARCH 25, 2008
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 8:08pm and led the assembly in the Pledge of Allegiance. Mayor Moccia had a moment of silence for Officer Morelli.
I. ROLL CALL 13 Present
2 Absent- N. Kydes & K. Straniti
II. ACCEPTANCE OF MINUTES Accepted
Regular meeting – March 11, 2008
III. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION None
IV. MAYOR
A. RESIGNATIONS AND APPOINTMENTS
Resignations: Patrick Geraghty – Norwalk Harbor Management Commission Announced
Appointments: William Michael Harden – Norwalk Harbor Management Commission
Approved
Reappointments: None
B. REMARKS
Mayor Moccia offered words of condolences for Officer Morelli and thanked
McCarthy and Firefighters for coming to aid of the Police. He also thanked
all the surrounding towns for their assistance.
V. COUNCIL PRESIDENT
A. GENERAL COUNCIL BUSINESS
1. Clarification of the role and responsibility of the Public
Power Authority.
Council President Bondi thanked Fire, Police and other towns for their help.
B. CONSENT CALENDAR The consent calendar is as follows: VI.A1; VII.A1-5; VII.B1a
& 1b; VII.C1; VII.D2-13; VII.E.1
VI. AGENCIES, BOARDS & COMMISSIONS
A. BOARD OF ESTIMATE & TAXATION
1. RESOLVED, that a sum not to exceed $19,415 be and the same is hereby transferred
from Contingency to the Fire Department to fund the local match of the Assistance
to Firefighters Grant. (Account Nos. 01-3140-5272 & 01-3120-5790). Resolved
COMMON COUNCIL ACTION PAGE 2 MARCH 25, 2008
VII. COMMON COUNCIL COMMITTEES
A. FINANCE COMMITTEE
1. Accept and approve the report of the Claims Committee dated
March 13, 2008. Accepted
2. For informational purposes only: Monthly Tax Collector’s Report dated February
29, 2008.
3. For informational purposes only: Narrative on Tax Collections dated March 13, 2008.
4. Authorized the Mayor Richard A. Moccia, to sign a contract with New Visions Systems Corporation to upgrade and renew the existing lease agreement for the New Visions Official Record System for 5 years beginning October 1, 2008 for an amount not to exceed $3,900 a month (total, $234,000) for a period of 5 years (Account # 010500-5255). Authorized
5. Authorize the Purchasing Agent to issue a purchase order(s) to the lowest authorized reseller(s) for ArcGIS ARCView(2), ArcGIS, ArcEditor, ArcGIS Spatial analyst, and Civil 3D/Autodesk software licenses for an amount not to exceed $17,500.00, Account # 09070600-5777-C0375. Authorized
B. LAND USE & BUILDING MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE
1a. Authorize the Mayor, Richard A. Moccia, to execute an Amendment to Total Communications Inc.’s agreement to include the installation of new Cisco VOIP telephone systems at Nathan Hale Middle School ($119,673.24) and Ponus Ridge Middle School ($128,417.49) for a total not to exceed $248,090.73. Acct. #09085010 5777 C0112 Authorized
1b. Authorize the Board of Education to issues change orders
on contract for a total not to exceed $24,809.07.
Authorized
C. HEALTH, WELFARE & PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE
1. Technical Correction to the February 12, 2008 Common Council Action, item VII. A3.
Original action item:
3. Authorize the Mayor, Richard A. Moccia, to enter into a contract with Marion
Body Works, 211 West Ramsdell, Marion WI 54950, for a fire department rescue
truck for a price not to exceed $431,650.00, (less $10,000.00 for prepayment
discount). Capital Account no. 090731105777C0383. Remaining $1,650.00 to come
from various operating budget accounts.
Corrected item should read as follows:
3. Authorize the Purchasing Agent to issue a purchase order for Marion Body
Works, 211 West Ramsdell, Marion WI 54950, for a fire department rescue truck
for a price not to exceed $431,650.00, (less $10,000.00 for prepayment discount).
Capital Account no. 090731105777C0383. Remaining $1,650.00 to come from various
operating budget accounts Authorized
COMMON COUNCIL ACTION PAGE 3 MARCH 25, 2008
VII. COMMON COUNCIL COMMITTEES (continued)
D. RECREATION, PARKS & CULTURAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE
1. Authorize the Mayor, Richard A. Moccia to enter into an agreement with C.A.F.E. for the Annual Columbian Independence Day Celebration to be held in Veteran’s Park on Sunday, July 20, 2008 from 10:00am – 8:00pm. Set-up to take place on Sunday, July 20, 2008 at 6:00am with tear down no later than 12:00 noon on Monday, July 21, 2008. Estimated attendance 5,000+. Tabled
2. Approve the 2008-09 Facility Usage and Parking Fees for the
Department of Recreation and Parks.
Approved
3. Authorize the Mayor, Richard A. Moccia to enter into an agreement with the Round Hill Highland Games, Inc. for the 85th Highland Games to be held in Cranbury Park on Saturday, July 5, 2008 from 9:00am-6:00pm. Set up to take place on Thursday, July 3, 2008 at 12:00noon with tear down no later than 12:00noon on Monday, July 7th. Estimated attendance 4,000+ Authorized
4. Authorize the Mayor, Richard A. Moccia to enter into an agreement with the Norwalk Seaport Association for the 31st Annual Oyster Festival to be held in Veteran’s Park on Friday, September 5, 2008 from 6:00pm– 11:00pm, Saturday, September 6, 2008 from 11:00am–11:00pm and Sunday, September 7, 2008 from 11:00am–8:00pm. Set up to take place on Saturday, August 23,2008 at 12:00noon with tear down no later than Friday, September 26, 2008. Estimated attendance 80,000. Authorized
5. Authorize the Mayor, Richard A. Moccia to enter into an agreement with the Veterinary Oncology and Hematology Center for Smokey’s Day to be held on Sunday, September 14, 2008 from11:30am-4:00pm at Taylor Farm. Estimate attendance 300-400. Authorized
6. Authorize the Mayor Richard A. Moccia to enter into an agreement with Mossman Events for their Annual Mossman Triathlon for youth and adults to be held on Saturday, July 12, 2008 (Youth) and Sunday, July 13, 2008 (Adults) at Calf Pasture/Shady Beach from 6:00am – 12:00noon. Set up to take place on Friday, July 11, 2008 from 12:00noon with tear down no later than 12:00noon on Monday, July 14, 2008. Estimated attendance 850. Authorized
7. Authorize the Mayor, Richard A. Moccia to enter into an agreement
with the Norwalk Evangelical Association for their Revival Fest 2008 at Calf
Pasture/Shady Beach to be held on Friday, July 18, 2008
from 5:00pm-10:00pm and Saturday, July 19, 2008 from 8:00am-10:00pm. Estimated
attendance 500-1500.
Authorized
8a. Authorize the Mayor, Richard A. Moccia to enter into an agreement with
the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society for their Annual Light the Night Walk to
be held at Calf Pasture Beach on Thursday, October 2, 2008 from 5:30pm-10:00pm.
Set up to take place on Thursday, October 2, 2008 at 1:00pm with tear down
no later than Friday, October 3, 2008 by 12:00noon. Estimated attendance 800.
Authorized
8b. Approve the use of the Show Mobile by the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society for their Annual Light the Night Walk on Thursday, October 2, 2008. Approved
COMMON COUNCIL ACTION PAGE 4 MARCH 11, 2008
VII. COMMON COUNCIL COMMITTEES (continued)
D. RECREATION, PARKS & CULTURAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE (continued)
9. Approve the use of the Show Mobile by the St. Ann Club for their Annual St. Ann Festival to be held on Thursday, July 24, 2008, Friday, July 25, 2008, Saturday, July 26, 2008 and Sunday, July 27, 2008 on the club grounds. Approved
10. Approve the use of the Show Mobile by the Norwalk Hospital for their Annual Cancer Walk to be held at Calf Pasture Beach on Saturday, May 17, 2008. Approved
11. Authorize the Mayor, Richard A. Moccia to enter into an agreement with A.C.H.I.E.V.E. for their use of Jefferson School grounds for their Summer Camp to be held from Monday, June 23, 2008 through Friday, August 15, 2008, Monday–Friday from 7:30am–5:30pm. Estimated attendance 130. Authorized
12. Authorize the Mayor, Richard A. Moccia to enter into an agreement with PAWS (Pet Animal Welfare Society) for a PAWS Dog Walk Fundraiser to be held at the Cranbury Park Orchard and Trails on Sunday, September 14, 2008 from 9:00am-2:00pm. Estimated attendance 150. Authorized
13. Approve the naming of Athletic Facilities: Approved
Veteran’s Park 2 new Little League Fields – (1)Babe Spinola Field; (2) Salamone/Incantalupo
Roosevelt Field – Anastasia/Corbo Field
Calf Pasture Softball Field #3 – Bill Krause Field
E. PLANNING COMMITTEE
1. Approve the modifications and recommendations made by the Planning Committee of the Common Council to the proposed Master Plan of Conservation and Development and approve referring the document with the attached Issues List back to the Planning Commission for further consideration. Approved
VIII. RESOLUTIONS FROM COMMON COUNCIL None
IX. MOTIONS POSTPONED TO A SPECIFIC DATE None
X. SUSPENSION OF THE RULES None
XI. ADJOURNMENT 8:27pm
COMMON COUNCIL ACTION PAGE 5 MARCH 11, 2008
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APPOINTMENTS
NORWALK HARBOR MANAGEMENT COMMISSION M/C Nwlk Code 69 ____
WILLIAM HARDEN ( R ) Approved (Fill unexpired term of P. Geraghty)
31 Harbor View Ave. Term expires - 12/31/10
Norwalk, CT 06854
REAPPOINTMENTS
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