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COMMON COUNCIL ACTION
March 23, 2004
NORWALK, CONNECTICUT 8:00PM 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. |
The Mayor called the meeting to order at 8:05p.m. and led the assembly in the Pledge of Allegiance.
I. ROLL CALL 12 present ; Coffey & Wien absent; Williams arrived at 8:10p.m;
Coffey arrived 8:20p.m.
II. ACCEPTANCE OF THE MINUTES
A. Regular meeting March 9, 2004 Accepted as corrected
III. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION 7 speakers
IV. MAYOR
A. RESIGNATIONS AND APPOINTMENTS
Resignations: Salvator Chappa, Shellfish Commission Announced
Re-appointments: Simon Sumberg, Part Time Assistant Corporation Counsel Approved
B. REMARKS
V. COUNCIL PRESIDENT
A. CONSENT CALENDAR
The following items are on consent: VI.A.1, VII.A.1, 2, 3,4,6, B.2, C.1, 2, 3,4, 5
B. OTHER COUNCIL None
VI. REPORTS: DEPARTMENTS, BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
A. NORWALK FACILITIES CONSTRUCTION COMMISSION
1. Authorize the Mayor, Alex A. Knopp, to execute an agreement with Yankee Gas Services Company for the installation of a new gas service and supply of natural gas to the New Police Station. Authorized
2a. Authorize the increase
of Owner’s Contingency fund for AP Construction Company for the New Police Station
Project in the amount of $655,254.00$550,000.00 for work related
to the construction of the Combined Dispatched Center and Emergency Operation
Center (EOC)/Community Room. Acct. #0903/040310 5777 C0137 Authorized
as amended
2b. Authorize the NFCC to issue
Change Orders on contract with AP Construction for the New Police Station Project
for a total not to exceed$655,254.00 $550,000.00.
Authorized as amended
VII. COMMON COUNCIL COMMITTEES
A. FINANCE COMMITTEE
1. Accept and approve the Report of the Claims Committee Dated March 11, 2004
Accepted
2. For Informational Purposes Only: Narrative on Tax Collections dated March 11, 2004.
3. For Informational Purposes Only: Monthly Tax Collector's Report Dated February 29, 2004.
4. Authorize the Special Capital Appropriation for the Replacement of the Underground Fuel Tank Project Acct. #09047100-5777-C0297 Supplemental Appropriation: $78,864. Authorized
5. Approve resolution attached that authorizes the issuance and sale of City of Norwalk General Obligation refunding bonds, Series 2004. Authorizes the issuance in any such amount as shall be necessary to refund all or any portion of the $20,700,000 City of Norwalk Variable Rate Demand General Obligation Bonds, Series 2002, dated August 21, 2002 (the Refunding Bonds). Approved
6. Authorize the Mayor to issue a contract to Hi-Link Computer Corporation for a backup and recovery solution for the Data Processing Department at City Hall for a total amount not to exceed $85,741.30. Acct. # 09041361-5777- 0286.Authorized
7. Approve the phase-in of October 1, 2003 Grand list over a four year time period using the 25% valuation increase per year method as described in option #1 of the attached revaluation memorandum. Approved
B. LAND USE AND BUILDING MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE
1. Approve the following updated list of historic sites and buildings under the jurisdiction of the Norwalk Historical Commission (updated information in bold):
- Mill Hill Historic Park (including Town House, School House, Governor Fitch Law Office, the Barn and Old Jail on Smith Street, Roger-Ritch-Merritt House and Mill Hill Cemetery)
Lockwood Mathews Mansion, (including Gate Lodge, Carriage House, Gardener’s Cottage and Laundry/Summer Kitchen)
- Norwalk Museum Leasehold and Collection
- Pine Island Cemetery
- Brookside Cemetery
- Kellogg Cemetery
Ward House on Cannon Street has been deleted from the original list.Approved
2. Authorize the Purchasing Department to issue Purchase Orders necessary to create permanent computer lab with 25 computers at Marvin School as follows:
Dell Computer Company - 25 PC with Office Pro $22,298.75
W.B. Mason – 25 chairs $ 1,486.75
Virco Inc. – 13 computer tables $ 2,310.75
CDW – 1 inkjet printer $ 149.00
Tech Depot – 1 Hp Laser 2300dn $ 905.00
Acct. #09035010 5777 C0112 Authorized
3. Authorize the Purchasing Department to issue Purchase Orders for computer chairs and tables as part of the Pilot Schools at Naramake and Cranbury Schools as follows:
W.B. Mason – 84 chairs $ 4,995.48
Virco Inc. – 42 tables $ 7,465.50
Acct. #09035010 5777 C0112 Authorized
C. RECREATION, PARKS & CULTURAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE
1. Authorize the Mayor, Alex A. Knopp, to enter into an agreement with the Round Hill Highland Games Inc. to use Cranbury Park for the 81st Round Hill Highland Games, Saturday, July 3, 2004 from 9:00a.m. - 6:00p.m. Estimated attendance 5000+. Set-up July 1, 8:00 a.m., breakdown by July 5, 1:00p.m. Authorized
2. Authorize the Mayor, Alex A. Knopp to enter into an agreement with the National Marine Manufacturers Association for use of Calf Pasture Beach, Shady Beach and Taylor Farm for parking, September 23-26,2004 and Marvin School for September 25-26, 2004. Estimated attendance 10,000+. Authorized
3. Authorize the Mayor, Alex A. Knopp, to enter into an agreement with the South Norwalk Community Center, Inc. for their Fourteenth Annual Neon/SNCC Summer Day Camp 2004 at Columbus School from Monday-Friday, July 5 - August 13, 2004 from 8:30 - 2:30p.m. Estimated attendance 85. Authorized
4. Authorize the Mayor, Alex A. Knopp, to enter into an agreement with the Rowayton School PTA for their Annual Rowayton School Carnival on Friday, April 30, 2004 at 5:00p.m. - 10:00p.m. and Saturday, May 1, 2004 at 11:00a.m. - 6:00p.m. Set up will be Thursday, April 29, 2004 at 9:00a.m. and break down will be completed by Monday, May 3, 2004 by 12:00p.m. Authorized
5. Approve the use of the Showmobile for St. Ann Club annual Feast on July 23, 24 & 25, 2004. Approved
VIII. RESOLUTIONS FROM COUNCIL MEMBERS
1. Resolution to the Adult Chaperones with the Norwalk Baseball Club. Approved
2. Resolution to the Morningside, Maryland Volunteer Fire Department Approved
3. Resolution recognizing Donald Scott's many years of service. Approved
IX. MOTIONS POSTPONED TO A SPECIFIC DATE None
X. SUSPENSION OF THE RULES
Suspension to change the dollar amount in VI.A.2a&2b to $550,000.00 from $655,254.00. Authorized
XI. ADJOURNMENT 9:10 p.m.
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REAPPOINTMENT
PART-TIME ASSISTANT CORPORATION COUNSEL M/C Nwlk. CHARTER §116
Simon Sumberg
11 Highview Lane
Norwalk, CT 06851 Approved
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