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COMMON COUNCIL ACTION
JUNE 12, 2001
NORWALK, CONNECTICUT
8:00PM
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
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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 ESPOSITO CALLED THE MEETING TO ORDER AT 8:28 P.M. & LED THE ASSEMBLY IN RECITING THE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE. A MOMENT OF SILENCE FOLLOWED FOR THE LATE JENNIE F. CAVE, FORMER MAYOR OF NORWALK.
I. ROLL CALL 15 PRESENT
II. ACCEPTANCE OF MINUTES
A. May 22, 2001 Special Meeting ACCEPTED AS CORRECTED
Correction: Page 2, 3rd sentence from bottom, add: "in lower Steinen" after graduates.
B. May 22, 2001 Regular Meeting ACCEPTED
III. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION 31 SPEAKERS
IV. MAYOR
A. RESIGNATIONS AND APPOINTMENTS
Housing Partnership: B. KREIGER, (Housing Auth. Rep) APPOINTED
Fair Rent Commission: M.BERNARD (Reg. Member) REAPPOINTED
B. REMARKS
1. Mayor spoke regarding today’s successful Police raid on Bouton Street and commended all involved.
V. COUNCIL PRESIDENT
A. CONSENT CALENDAR ADOPTED AS PRESENTED
Items on Consent: ALL (as noted) except VII.D.1-3.
B. OTHER GENERAL COUNCIL BUSINESS
1. Oak Hills Park Authority Appointments – Terms expire 06/24/04.
W. MCLAUGHLIN (I) APPOINTED
D. DAVIDSON (D) FAILED
M. CORSELLO (D) APPOINTED
J. LOMBARDI (R) REAPPOINTED
VI. REPORTS: DEPARTMENTS, BOARD AND COMMISSIONS
A. BOARD OF ESTIMATE AND TAXATION
1. Approve the Special Appropriations from the June 11, 2001 Board of Estimate & Taxation meeting:
a. RESOLVED, that a sum of $10,000.00 be and the same is hereby transferred from Contingency to various departments to cover the remaining balance from the purchase of defibrillators and related services. (Account No. 01-7047-5620) WITHDRAWN
b. RESOLVED, that a sum of $307,000.00 be and the same is hereby transferred from Contingency to the Board of Education to cover the projected deficit caused by the increased costs of fuel oil and the increased consumption due to a colder than normal winter. (Account No. 16026200-624-60)
REFERRED BACK TO FINANCE COMMITTEE
c. RESOLVED, that a sum of $7,185.00 be and the same is hereby transferred from Increased Estimated Revenues to the Police Department to recognize State funds received for officers’ overtime costs related to Emergency Medical Dispatch continuing education on AMPDS card sets. (Account No. 01-3032-5120) APPROVED
d. RESOLVED, that a sum of $199,102.00 be and the same is hereby transferred from Contingency to Employee Benefits to cover settlement costs related to the Connecticut State Board of Labor Relations decision in the matter of the City of Norwalk and Local 2405, Council 4, AFSCME, AFL-CIO regarding two former Oak Hills Golf Course employees. (Account No. 01-9050-5418)
APPROVED
VII. COMMON COUNCIL COMMITTEES
A. HEALTH, WELFARE & PUBLIC SAFETY
1a. Authorize the Mayor, Frank J. Esposito, to execute any and all documents necessary relating to the Memorandum of Understanding with the State of Connecticut Department of Agriculture Bureau of Aquaculture, for the operation of Conditionally Approved Shellfishing Areas, for the period of June 1, 2001 through June 1, 2004. AUTHORIZATION GRANTED
1b. Authorize the Mayor, Frank J. Esposito, to execute any and all Agreements, documents, instruments, amendments and supplements thereto as may be necessary to implement the operation of Conditionally Approved Shellfishing Areas, for the period of June 1, 2001 through June 1, 2004.
AUTHORIZATION GRANTED
B. PUBLIC WORKS
1. Authorize the Mayor, Frank J. Esposito, to execute an Amendment to the City’s Agreement with Leggette, Brashears & Graham, Inc., to provide professional engineering services for soil borings in connection with the Wilson Cove Project, for a sum not to exceed $7,246.00. (Original Agreement approved 02/13/01 under Item VII.B.2.)
Account No. 02 40 31 5777 C0082 AUTHORIZATION GRANTED
2. Authorize the Mayor, Frank J. Esposito, to execute an Agreement with Vanasse Hangen Brustlin, Inc. (VHB, Inc.) to provide pavement management engineering services for the 2001 4R Pavement Management Program, for a sum not to exceed $135,100.00.
Account No. 01 40 21 5571 AUTHORIZATION GRANTED
3a. Authorize the Mayor, Frank J. Esposito, to execute an Agreement with M. Rondano Inc. for Project No. SS 2001-2, Proposed Sanitary Sewers on a Portion of Flax Hill Road and Rowayton Avenue, for sum not to exceed $293,447.30.
AUTHORIZATION GRANTED
3b. Authorize the Director of Public Works to issue Orders on Contract to M. Rondano Inc. for Project No. SS 2001-2, Proposed Sanitary Sewers on a Portion of Flax Hill Road and Rowayton Avenue, for sum not to exceed $29,344.73.
Account No. 02 40 60 5777 C0045 AUTHORIZATION GRANTED
4. Authorize the Director of Public Works to issue Orders on Contract to F.G.B. Construction Company for Project No. 4R 2000-1, Proposed 4R Pavement Management Program, for a sum not to exceed $600,000.00.
Account No. 02 40 21 5777 C0021 (Capital Paving List) (East Avenue, Burritt Street, Meadow Street, & Cove Avenue) AUTHORIZATION GRANTED
5. Authorize the Mayor, Frank J. Esposito, to execute an Amendment to the City’s Agreement with Osprey Environmental Engineering, LLC. to provide environmental engineering services in connection with the demolition of the existing police building on West Avenue, for a sum not to exceed $3,700.00.
Account No. 24 031 5777 C0137 New Police Facilities Building
AUTHORIZATION GRANTED
6. Accept Rustic Lane as a City of Norwalk street, subject to the satisfactory execution of a Water Pollution Control Agreement and Storm Water Detention Agreement. AUTHORIZATION GRANTED
7. Rescind the Common Council action taken at its March 13, 2001 meeting under Item VII.B.2., which authorized the following:
"Authorize the Mayor, Frank J. Esposito, to execute an Agreement with Charles D. Fleischman, Engineers (CDF) to provide professional engineering services in connection with the Public Works Garage Heating System, for a sum not to exceed $5,000.00.
Account No. 01 40 30 5258" RESCINDED
8. Authorize the Mayor, Frank J. Esposito, to execute an Agreement with Lois Roberts Consulting Engineers to provide professional engineering services in connection with the Public Works Center HVAC systems, for a sum not to exceed $20,000.00.
Account No. 01 40 30 5258
REFERRED BACK TO PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE
9. Authorize the Director of Public Works to issue Orders on Contract to Deering Construction Company in connection with Project No. RD2000-1, Flax Hill Road Reconstruction, for a sum not to exceed $320,000.00.
Account No. 02 40 21 5777 C0021 AUTHORIZATION GRANTED
10. Authorize the Mayor, Frank J. Esposito, to execute an Agreement with GM2 Associates, Inc. to provide professional engineering services for the design of improvements to Rowayton Avenue at Metro-North Railroad Bridge, for a total amount not to exceed $193,000.00.
Account No. 24 021 5777 C0019 AUTHORIZATION GRANTED
11. Adopt a Resolution of Support for the State of Connecticut Department of Transportation Project No. 102-H055 Culvert Replacement on State Route 1 at Keeler Brook. ADOPTED
12. Authorize the Mayor, Frank J. Esposito, to execute a Lease Agreement with Fleet Bank to operate an ATM at the South Norwalk Railroad Station for a period of one-year, commencing June 15, 2001, for a fee of $350.00 per month.
AUTHORIZATION GRANTED
13a. Authorize the Mayor, Frank J. Esposito, to execute any and documents necessary to apply for and accept grant funding from the U.S. Department of Interior, U.S. Geological Survey for the Norwalk Connecticut Metadata Project in connection with the City’s Geographical Information System (GIS), in the amount of $4,550.00. AUTHORIZATION GRANTED
13b. Authorize the Mayor, Frank J. Esposito, to execute any and all agreements, documents, instruments, and amendments thereto as may be necessary to implement the Norwalk Connecticut Metadata Project, pursuant to the above grant. AUTHORIZATION GRANTED
C. PLANNING
1. Approve a Technical Correction to the Common Council action taken at its May 08, 2001 meeting under Item VII.D.2. to insert the name of the Norwalk Redevelopment Agency as a party to the Design Agreement along with the City of Norwalk and Maritime Place LLC. The corrected item reads as follows:
Authorize the Mayor, Frank J. Esposito, to execute an Agreement with the Norwalk Redevelopment Agency and Maritime Place LLC for professional and consultant services necessary to complete the planning and design of the parking garage on Development Parcel #5 through the "Design Development Phase" together with the preliminary design of associated infrastructure improvements in a form sufficient for presentation to approval bodies and together with cost estimates for the work proposed, in an amount not to exceed $275,000.00. Funding to be provided as follows: Funds owed to the City by the Redeveloper for its share of the construction of Interim Parking on Development Parcel #3; and, Funding from the Capital Budget authorization for the development of the parking garage on Development Parcel #5 (Account No. 020910 5777 C0205). AGREEMENT TERMS AND FORMAT SHALL BE SUBJECT TO THE PRIOR REVIEW AND APPROVAL OF THE CORPORATION COUNSEL.
APPROVED
2. Action on New Police Facilities Building. DISCUSSED/NO ACTION TAKEN
D. LAND USE & BUILDING MANAGEMENT
1a. Authorize the Norwalk Board of Education to file an application for a School Building Grant with the State of Connecticut Department of Education for the Brien McMahon High School Code/Renovation/Addition Project.
AUTHORIZATION GRANTED AS AMENDED: LIMIT SPECIFICATIONS TO HIGH SCHOOL SPACE AND NOT A HIGH SCHOOL/PRESCHOOL IN ONE FACILITY.
1b. Authorize the preparation of schematic drawings and outline specifications for the Brien McMahon High School Code/Renovation/Addition Project, pursuant to such School Building Grant. AUTHORIZATION GRANTED
2a. Authorize the Norwalk Board of Education to file an application for a School Building Grant with the State of Connecticut Department of Education for funding for portable classrooms in connection with the Brien McMahon High School Center for Global Studies project.
AUTHORIZATION GRANTED
2b. Authorize the preparation of schematic drawings and outline specifications for portable classrooms in connection with the Brien McMahon High School Center for Global Studies project, pursuant to such School Building Grant.
AUTHORIZATION GRANTED
3a. Authorize the Norwalk Board of Education to file an application for a School Building Grant with the State of Connecticut Department of Education for the Center for Global Studies Addition at Brien McMahon High School.
AUTHORIZATION GRANTED
3b. Authorize the preparation of schematic drawings and outline specifications for the Center for Global Studies Addition at Brien McMahon High School, pursuant to such School Building Grant. AUTHORIZATION GRANTED
VIII. RESOLUTIONS FROM COUNCIL MEMBERS NONE
IX. MOTIONS POSTPONED TO A SPECIFIC DATE NONE
X. SUSPENSION OF THE RULES NONE
Meeting adjourned at 11:30 p.m.
ATTEST: Mary B, Roman, City Clerk
Appointment:
NORWALK HOUSING PARTNERSHIP M/C NWLK CODE §59C
KREIGER, BEVERLY (R) Housing Auth. Rep.
3 McAllister Avenue Succeed V. DiMeglio
Norwalk, CT 06854 Term expires: 05/31/2003
APPOINTED
Reappointment:
FAIR RENT COMMISSION M/C NWLK CODE §39
BERNARD, MARTIN (R) Regular Member
35C South Main Street Term expires 07/01/2004
Norwalk, CT 06854
REAPPOINTED
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