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November 23, 2004
NORWALK, CONNECTICUT 8:30PM 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 Knopp opened the meeting at 8:30 p.m. and led the assembly in the Pledge
of Allegiance.
I. ROLL CALL 10 Present: absent Miklave,
McQuaid,Williams,Poruban,/Mr. Baker arrived 8:32
II. ACCEPTANCE OF MINUTES
A. Regular Meeting - November 9, 2004 Approved with corrections
III. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION 2 Speakers
IV. MAYOR
A. RESIGNATIONS AND APPOINTMENTS
Resignation: Herbert Grant, Fair Housing Advisory Commission
Appointments: Alonzo J. Virgil, Fair Housing Advisory Commission, Chairman
B. REMARKS
Introduced Brien McMahon High School Band Instructor, members and parents.
V. COUNCIL PRESIDENT
A. CONSENT CALENDAR
The following items are on consent:Vii.A.1,B.1a.1b.C.1,2,3,5,D.1,2,3,E.1 and consent to add VII.B.2.
B. OTHER GENERAL COUNCIL BUSINESS
Announced the new Council President - Fred Bondi, the new Majority Leader-William Krummel. Date set for the Public Hearing on the Charter Revision is Dec. 8, 2004 7:00p.m.
VI. REPORTS: DEPARTMENTS, BOARD AND COMMISSIONS
A. NORWALK FACILITIES CONSTRUCTION COMMITTEE
1. Authorize the Mayor, Alex A. Knopp, to execute a professional
services agreement with Diversified Project Management Inc., Hartford CT to
provide Move Manager Services for the Brien McMahon High School/Center for Global
Studies Improvement Project for a total not-to-exceed$141,376.00.
Acct. #0902/03/04 5010 5777 C0237 Authorized
COMMON COUNCIL AGENDA PAGE 2 November 23, 2004
VI. REPORTS: DEPARTMENTS, BOARD AND COMMISSIONS (Continued:)
A. NORWALK FACILITIES CONSTRUCTION COMMITTEE (Continued: )
2. Authorize the Purchasing Agent to issue purchase order(s) to Bartholomew Companies Inc. for the purchase of Furniture, Fixtures and Equipment (FF&E) for the Brien McMahon High School/Center for Global Studies Improvement Project for a total not to exceed $284,213.00 $153,868(includes a contingency in the amount of $3,000.00$2,000) Acct. #0902/03/04 5010 5777 C0237.Authorized
3. Authorize the Purchasing Agent to issue purchase order(s) to BKM Total Office Inc. for the purchase of Furniture, Fixtures and Equipment (FF&E) for the Brien McMahon High School/Center for Global Studies Improvement Project for a total not to exceed $156,702.91 153,380.82(includes a contingency in the amount of $2,000.00) Acct. #0902/03/04 5010 5777 C0237. Authorized
4. Authorize the Purchasing Agent to issue purchase order(s) to Equipment Environments Inc. for the purchase of Furniture, Fixtures and Equipment (FF&E) for the Brien McMahon High School/Center for Global Studies Improvement Project for a total not to exceed $61,951.00 59,457.00 (includes a contingency in the amount of $1,000.00). Acct. #0902/03/04 5010 5777 C0237. Authorized
5. Authorize the Purchasing Agent to issue purchase order(s) to Merchandise Mart for the purchase of Furniture, Fixtures and Equipment (FF&E) for the Brien McMahon High School/Center for Global Studies Improvement Project for a total not to exceed $231,489.00 348,431.25(includes a contingency in the amount of $3,000.00). Acct. #0902/03/04 5010 5777 C0237. Authorized
6. Authorize the Purchasing Agent to issue purchase order(s) to School Furnishings Inc. for the purchase of Furniture, Fixtures and Equipment (FF&E) for the Brien McMahon High School/Center for Global Studies Improvement Project for a total not to exceed $9,056.60 Acct. #0902/03/04 5010 5777 C0237. Authorized
7. Authorize the Purchasing Agent to issue purchase order(s) to School Specialties for the purchase of Furniture, Fixtures and Equipment (FF&E) for the Brien McMahon High School/Center for Global Studies Improvement Project for a total not to exceed $108,900.96 (includes a contingency in the amount of $2,000.00). Acct.#0902/03/04 5010 5777 C0237. Authorized
8. Authorize the Purchasing Agent to issue purchase order(s) to Village Office Supply for the purchase of Furniture, Fixtures and Equipment (FF&E) for the Brien McMahon High School/Center for Global Studies Improvement Project for a total not to exceed $34,849.01 34,445.75(includes a contingency in the amount of $1,000.00). Acct. #0902/03/04 5010 5777 C0237. Authorized
COMMON COUNCIL AGENDA PAGE 3 November 23 , 2004
VI. REPORTS: DEPARTMENTS, BOARD AND COMMISSIONS (Continued:)
A. NORWALK FACILITIES CONSTRUCTION COMMITTEE (Continued:)
9. Authorize the Purchasing Agent to issue purchase order(s) to Virco for the purchase of Furniture, Fixtures and equipment (FFE) for the Brien McMahon High School/Center for Global Studies Improvement Project for a total not to exceed $240,965.84 (includes a contingency in the amount of$3,000). Acct. #0902/03/04 5010 5777 C0237 Authorized
VII. COMMON COUNCIL COMMITTEES
A. PLANNING COMMITTEE
1. Authorize the Mayor, Alex A. Knopp, to amend the existing Deed
Restriction regarding unit pricing for Towne House Gardens to read as follows:
" Unit for sale in the property known as Towne House Gardens located at
25 Monroe Street shall have a purchase price not to exceed that which would
be within reach of those residents earning 60% of the State of Connecticut Median
Income. The formula followed for pricing will be established by bedroom size
of the housing unit in accordance with the State of Connecticut's Affordable
Housing Appeals Procedures as defined in Section 8-30g of the Connecticut General
Statutes". Authorized
2. Authorize the Mayor, Alex A. Knopp, to amend the existing ownership structure of the property known as Towne House Gardens located at 25 Monroe Street from a cooperative to a condominium as agreed to by all of the cooperative shareholders. Authorized
B. PUBLIC SAFETY AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS
1a. Authorize the Mayor, Alex A. Knopp, to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept grant funds from the State of Connecticut, Department of Transportation under the 2004 Thanksgiving/Christmas/New Years DUI Enforcement Program grant funding. Authorized
1b. Authorize the Mayor, Alex A. Knopp, to execute any and all agreements and instruments necessary to implement the 2004 Thanksgiving/Christmas/New Years DUI Enforcement Program grant funding. Authorized
C. FINANCE COMMITTEE
1. Accept and Approve the Report of the Claims Committee Dated
November 10,
2004. Accepted
COMMON COUNCIL AGENDA PAGE 4 November 23, 2004
VII. COMMON COUNCIL COMMITTEES(Continued: )
C. FINANCE COMMITTEE (Continued:)
2. For information purposes only: Monthly Tax Collector's Report
Dated October
31, 2004.
3. For information purposes only: Narrative on Tax Collections
dated November 10,
2004.
4. Authorize the Mayor, Alex A. Knopp, to execute an agreement
with Systemed Rx (a wholly owned subsidiary of Medco Health Solutions, Inc.)
to provide Prescription Benefit Manager services to the City.
Acct. No. 169022-5258 Authorized
5. Authorize the Mayor, Alex A. Knopp, to execute a loan agreement with the Oak Hills Park Authority for the construction of the Oak Hills Park Authority Restaurant. Construction costs are being paid through the Capital Projects Fund with monies previously bonded for the project as authorized by the Common Council. The agreement is for the Oak Hills Park Authority to pay the City for Principal, Interest, and bond issuance costs associated with the project.Authorized
D. RECREATION AND PARKS & CULTURAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE
1. Approve the use of Veterans Park by the Norwalk Board of Education for their Fun Run on Saturday, December 4, 2004 from 8:00 AM - 11:30 AM with a rain date of Sunday, December 5, 2004. Expected attendance 600+ Approved
2. Approve the Norwalk Harbor Management Commission proposed changes to the City of Norwalk's mooring permit fees and the fee for an initial mooring permit application. Approved
3. Approve the use of Veterans Park by the Norwalk Junior Lacrosse Association for the second annual Norwalk/McMahon High School Lacrosse scrimmage to take place on Saturday, March 26, 2005 from 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM. Estimated attendance 500. Approved
E. ORDINANCE COMMITTEE
1. Adoption of Aquifer Protection Ordinance Adopted
VIII. RESOLUTIONS FROM COMMON COUNCIL None
IX. MOTIONS POSTPONED TO A SPECIFIC DATE None
IX. SUSPENSION OF THE RULES
Suspended to add V. B. 1 & 2 Approved
X. ADJOURNMENT 9:15p.m.
COMMON COUNCIL AGENDA PAGE 5 November 23, 2004
APPOINTMENT
FAIR HOUSING ADVISORY COMMISSION M/C Nwlk Code §59-A
Alonzo J. Virgil (D) Chairman Succeed A. Ayme
4 Dry Hill Road Term expires 09/01/07
Norwalk, Ct. 06851
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