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COMMON COUNCIL ACTION

JUNE 10, 2003

NORWALK, CONNECTICUT 8:00PM 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.

The regular meeting of the Common Council of the City of Norwalk was held on Tuesday,

June 10, 2003, in the Common Council Chambers, City Hall, 125 East Avenue, Norwalk, Connecticut. The Mayor, Alex A. Knopp, called the meeting to order at 8:15 p.m.

ROLL CALL

Betsy Bain Jeannette Olmstead-Sawyer (8:25 p.m.)

Kenneth Baker Christopher Perone

Fred Bondi Kevin Poruban

Barbara Hudgins Judith Rivas

William Krummel Douglas Sutton

Bruce Kimmel Peter Wien

Matthew Miklave William Wrenn

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ACCEPTANCE OF MINUTES

Regular Meeting of May 27, 2003

** MR. KRUMMEL MOVED APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF

MAY 27, 2003.

The following corrections were made to the Minutes:

Pg. 4: Item B1: Change to Mr. Miklave moved.

Page 5: 6^th paragraph, fourth sentence: Change to: This lease has been a political football for far too long. Mr. Miklave commended the Mayor’s office for developing the idea to arbitrate future disputes on the lease.

Page 6 B: first sentence: Change to Mr. Kimmel commented …

Pg. 7, 4^th paragraph: Replace first and second sentence with the following: Mr. Krummel noted that Petina Killiany was to carry 50% of the staff workload and Ray Kinghorn 25%. Mr. Krummel asked the Pinnacle representatives to summarize the backgrounds of these two people. Mr. Trail outlined the credentials and abilities and background of Ms. Killiany.

** MOTION PASSED WITH 11 VOTES IN FAVOR, 3 ABSTENTIONS (MR.

KRUMMEL, MR. BAKER, MR. WEIN).

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PUBLIC PARTICIPATION

Mr. Kevin Fitzgerald stated he wanted to share his thoughts on Item VII. B.10, for a new automated document recording service for the Town Clerks office. He stated that, as the former Town Clerk, two years ago he did research on this item. He urged the Council to do their due diligence as this was an important decision that will reshape the Town Clerk’s office for the next five years. He also urged them to contact Stamford and Glastonbury who now use the New Vision system, as well as New Haven and Bridgeport who use the ACS System.

Mr. David Davidson stated he wished to address Item VII.B.6 for appropriating $1.5M for textbooks and the issuance of bonds. He thanked the Mayor for his creativity, however he stated he was opposed to this resolution because it was not in the City’s best interest. He stated that he felt the item should be treated as a operating budget item in the Board of Education’s budget.

Mr. Tony Carlo, of Flax Hill Road, voiced his concerns on the rumble strips the City placed on his street. He stated the noise coming from the strips is unbelievable due to the amount of traffic on it. He asked the Council to please look into this. Mayor Knopp stated he would.

Mr. Bob Cassidy reiterated Mr. Carlo’s concerns and stated there were four rumble strips placed across his driveway and it sounded like a train. He continued that it was very annoying because it was a very busy street.

Mr. Richard Bonefant stated there were two items he wished to address. He stated he agreed with Mr. Davidson that Item VII.B.6, for the purchase of textbooks, should be in the Board of Education’s budget as an operating item. He then commented that Item VII.B.9, pertaining to the additional debt the Maritime Aquarium will owe the City, that the Maritime Center does not pay off their bond debt and he did not feel they will pay off the additional $250,000 because they never did yet.

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IV. MAYOR

RESIGNATIONS AND APPOINTMENTS

There were no resignations and appointments.

B. REMARKS

The Mayor welcomed students from Brien McMahon High School who placed second in the world competitions, "Odyssey of the Mind", held at Iowa State University. Their coach, Ms. Jody Bishop-Pullan reported that the program supports creative problem solving and the team was also awarded a gold medal at the State level. Mayor Knopp congratulated the team on behalf of the city of Norwalk for their terrific accomplishment and presented each team member with a certificate of appreciation for representing the City so well.

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V. COUNCIL PRESIDENT

CONSENT CALENDAR

** MR. MIKLAVE MOVED APPROVAL OF THE FOLLOWING ITEMS TO

BE INCLUDED ON THE CONSENT CALENDAR.

REPORTS: DEPARTMENT, BOARDS AND COMMISSSIONS

BOARD OF ESTIMATE & TAXATION

Resolved, that a sum not to exceed $30,000 be and the same is hereby transferred from Contingency to the Department of Public Works to pay for the replacement of a utility vehicle.

Account # 01-4054-5735

Resolved, that a sum not to exceed $82,000 be and the same is hereby transferred from Increased Estimated Revenues to the town Clerk's Office to pay for indexing of Land Records.

Account # 01-0500-5255

Resolved, that a sum not to exceed $10,000 be and the same is hereby transferred from Contingency to the Historical Commission to pay for an expected shortfall in the Norwalk Museum's Rent/Electric/CAM Charges.

Account # 01-6300-5260

COMMON COUNCIL COMMITTEES

PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE

1a. Authorize the Mayor, Alex A. Knopp, to execute an Agreement with Complete Construction, for Project No. SS 2003-3, Proposed Sanitary Sewers to be Constructed on Crooked Trail Avenue, Barnfield Road, Roton Trunk Sewer Extension and Pipe Jackings under Metro North Railroad Part A, for a sum not to exceed $550,730.

2. Authorize the Mayor, Alex A. Knopp, to execute a Lease Agreement between the State of Connecticut, Department of Transportation, and the City of Norwalk, Agreement No. 7.02-01(01), Rail File No. (102) 7001-MISC-560, and to execute any amendments, revisions or other documents relating to said Agreement.

3. Approve the revised Revised Freeholder's Report to Assess the Benefits and Damages resulting from the construction of Sanitary Sewers on Old Field Road, Old Field Place and a portion of Witch Lane for District 5, Block 82, Lot 194 on Old Field Road.

4a. Authorize the Mayor, Alex A. Knopp, to execute an Agreement with FGB Construction for Project No. 4R 2003-1, Proposed 4R Pavement Management Program, for a sum not to exceed $1,632,994.08.

4b. Authorize the Acting Director of Public Works to issue Orders on Contract to FGB Construction for Project No. 4R 2003-1, Proposed 4R Pavement Management Program, for a sum not to exceed $163,299.

Account # 09 04 4021 5777 C0283 ($1,300,000)

09 04 4021 5777 C0021 ($496,293)

5. Authorize the Purchasing Agent to issue a Purchase Order to Michelle Dalling and Daughter's haul street sweepings for a sum not to exceed $14/ton.

Account # 01 40 42 5299

Authorize the Purchasing Agent to issue a Purchase Order to Morande Automotive Family to purchase a utility vehicle for a sum not to exceed $30,000 (state bid number 001-A-13-0575-C)

7a. Authorize the Mayor, Alex A. Knopp, to execute an Agreement with Sound Construction for Project No. RD 2003-2, Proposed Concrete Sidewalk and Curbs at Various Location and Woodward Avenue Streetscape Improvements, for a sum not to exceed $138,316.

7b. Authorize the Acting Director of Public Works to issue Orders on Contract to Sound Construction for Project No. Rd 2003-2, Proposed Concrete Sidewalk and Curbs at Various Locations and Woodward Avenue Streetscape Improvements, for a sum not to exceed $5,000.

Account # 09 04 40 21 5777 C0285 ($1,500)

09 04 40 21 5777 C0304 ($55,049)

09 03 09 10 5777 C0278 ($87,000)

Authorize the Acting Director of Public Works to issue Orders on Contract to Star Construction, for Project No. RD 2002-2, Proposed Concrete Sidewalks and Curbs, for the repair of the water meter pit at the Public Works Center leaf site, for a sum not to exceed $5,000.

Account # 03 0000 2612

Authorize the Mayor, Alex A. Knopp, to execute an Agreement with Dewberry-Goodkind, Inc., to provide professional engineering services, in connection with the Rehabilitation of the Wall Street Bridge, for a sum not to exceed $12,180.

Account # 0903 4021 5777 C0255

FINANCE/CLAIMS COMMITTEE

For informational purposes only: Delinquent Tax Report dated June 2, 2003.

For informational purposes only: Monthly Tax Collector's Report Dated May 31, 2003.

Resolution with respect to the authorization, issuance and sale of not exceeding $37,000,000 City of Norwalk General Obligation Refunding Bonds, Series 2003.

Resolution Appropriating $250,000 for the Maritime Aquarium Ticketing Center and that such sum is added to the Maritime Aquarium debt to the City.

PUBLIC SAFETY & EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS COMMITTEE

Authorize the Mayor, Alex A. Knopp, to enter into a License Agreement with the Capitol Region Council of Governments for the Norwalk Police Department to participate in the CAPTAIN System.

Mr. Miklave added consent to remove from the table and place on the agenda for the next regular council meeting item VII.A.3. from the May 27, 2003 agenda:

VII. COMMON COUNCIL COMMITTEES

A. LAND USE & BUILDING MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE

3. Authorize the Mayor, Alex A. Knopp, to execute an agreement with Schindler Elevator Corporation (to provide elevator maintenance service for City Hall and various buildings) for the remainder of fiscal year 2002-2003 in the amount not to exceed $1,300.00 per month, fiscal year 2003-2004 in the amount not to exceed $1,350.40 per month, fiscal year 2004-2005 in the amount not to exceed $1,402.99 per month and fiscal year 2005-2006, in the amount not to exceed $1,457.89 per month. Acct # various operating building accounts.

Mr. Wrenn stated he would like to remove Item VII.B.9 from the consent calendar.

** MOTION PASSED 14 VOTES IN FAVOR, 0 OPPOSED.

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B. OTHER GENERAL COUNCIL BUSINESS

COMMON COUNCIL COMMITTEES

A. PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE

1b. Authorize the Acting Director of Public Works to issue Orders on Contract to Complete Construction for Project No. Ss 2003-3, Proposed Sanitary Sewers to be Constructed on Crooked Trail Avenue, Barnfield Road, Roton Truck Sewer Extension and Pipe Jackings under Metro North Railroad Part A, for a sum not to exceed $55,073.

Account # 09 00 4060 5777 C0042 $217,000

09 01 4060 5777 C0045 $150,000

09 00 4060 5777 C0045 $131,606

09 00 4060 5777 C0043 $107,197

** MR. PERONE MOVED A TECHNICAL CORRECTION TO THE ITEM TO CHANGE THE NAME TO ROTON TRUNK SEWER EXTENSION.

** MOTION PASSED 14 VOTES IN FAVOR, 0 OPPOSED.

8. Authorize the Mayor, Alex A. Knopp, to enter into a License Agreement with Connecticut Light & Power (CL&P) to con