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COMMON COUNCIL ACTION

SEPTEMBER 10 , 2002

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.

Mayor Knopp called the meeting to order at 8:20p.m. and led the assembly in reciting the pledge of allegiance. He then asked for a moment of silence in memory of the victims .

I. ROLL CALL 13 Present: absent Mr. Bondi & Mr. Mann
  1. ACCEPTANCE OF MINUTES ACCEPTED AS CORRECTED

A. Regular Meeting August 27, 2002

  1. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION 3 SPEAKERS

IV. MAYOR

    1. RESIGNATIONS AND APPOINTMENTS

Resignations: Edna Miller - Historical Commission ANNOUNCED

Appointments: Dan Brookshire, Aug. 31,2003; Jennifer Plath, Aug. 31, 2003;

Laurel Lindstrom, Aug. 31, 2004; Richard Whitehead, Aug. 31, 2005 & Donald Nelson, Aug. 31, 2005 Tree Advisory Committee

ALL APPROVED

B. REMARKS

Mayor Knopp listed all the events that will be held during the day, Sept. 11, 2002.

  1. COUNCIL PRESIDENT

Majority leader, Mr. Kimmel proceeded with the consent calendar in the absence of Mr. Mann.

    1. CONSENT CALENDAR

The following items are on consent:VI.A.1,5,6;VII.A.2,3,4,5,10;B.1;C.1a,1b,2a,2b,3a,3b,5a,5b;D.1;E1 to table to next meeting.

B. OTHER GENERAL COUNCIL BUSINESS

  1. REPORTS: DEPARTMENT, BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS

    1. BOARD OF ESTIMATE AND TAXATION

    1. RESOLVED, that a sum not to exceed $19,054 be and the same is hereby transferred from Contingency to the Town Clerk's Office to pay for an additional salary expense due to a severance payment.(Account No.01-0500-5110).APPROVED

    2. RESOLVED, that a sum not to exceed $39,599 be and the same is hereby transferred from Contingency to the Registrar of Voters Office to pay for additional temporary and part-time wage and salary expenses. (Account No. 01-1210-5130; 01-1210-5140). APPROVED

3. RESOLVED, that a sum not to exceed $117,714 be and the same is hereby

transferred from Contingency to the Fire Department to pay for additional salary

expenses due to severance payments. ( Account No. 01-3120-5110; 01-3130-

5110). APPROVED

    1. RESOLVED, that a sum not to exceed $12, 125 be and the same is hereby transferred from Contingency to the library to pay for an additional salary expense due to a severance payment. ( Account No. 01-6200-5110). APPROVED

    2. RESOLVED, that a sum not to exceed $17,877 be and the same is hereby transferred from Increased Estimated Revenues to the Police Department to recognize State Asset Forfeiture.(Account No.01-3010-5620;3010-5621)APPROVED

    3. RESOLVED, that a sum not to exceed $7,861 be and the same is hereby transferred from Contingency to the Historical Commission for repairs to property at 35 Smith Street. (Account No. 01-6300-5266). APPROVED

VII. COMMON COUNCIL COMMITTEES

    1. PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE

1a. Authorize the Mayor, Alex A. Knopp, to execute an Agreement with the Lowest Responsible Bidder Sound Construction for Project No. TRF 2002-2 Traffic Calming Projects ,for a sum not to exceed $78,760.00. AUTHORIZED

1b. Authorize the Director of Public Works to issue Orders on Contract to the Lowest Responsible Bidder Sound Contruction for Project No. TRF 2002-2, Traffic Calming Projects, for a sum not to exceed $7,876.00. AUTHORIZED

Account No. 09 03 40 21 5777 C0235 (Bids due back September 9, 2002; information available for Common Council Meeting on September 10, 2002).

    1. Authorize the Mayor, Alex A. Knopp, to execute any and all documents with the State of Connecticut Department of Transportation for the Transmittal of the Construction Letter Agreement for the Reconstruction of the Metro-North Bridge No. 4112 and Monroe Street in the City of Norwalk, State Project No. 301-0056, Federal Aid Project no. NHS-000S(593). AUTHORIZED

    2. Accept Kensett Ridge Road as a City Street contingent on the execution of a Storm Water Dentention Agreement. APPROVED

    1. Authorize the Director of Public Works to issue Orders on Contract to New England Paving, Project No. 4R 2002-3, Bituminous Concrete Permanent Pavement Repair within the Southern Section for a sum not to exceed $50,000. Account No. 03 0000 2602 AUTHORIZED

    2. Authorize the Director of Public Works to issue Orders on Contract to New England Paving, Project No. 4R 2002-3, Bituminous Concrete Permanent Pavement Repair within the Northern Section for a sum not to exceed $50,000. Account No. 03 0000 2602 AUTHORIZED

    3. Authorize the Director of Public Works to issue Orders on Contract to M. Rondano, Inc., for Project No. 2001-3, Proposed Concrete Sidewalks and Curbs at Various Locations, specifically to perform work at Silvermine School, for a sum not to exceed $5,000. Account No. 160 262 0045 060 and 2BB 221 3045 0BB

      4. AUTHORIZED

    4. Accept the Amendment to the Fee and Fine Schedule to change various fees and fines. ACCEPTED

    5. Authorize the Mayor, Alex A. Knopp, to execute a lease Agreement with CT. Limousine, LLC for space at the South Norwalk Railroad Station, Eastbound side for the purposes of operating an airport limousine service. The term of the the Lease shall be for five (5) years with an option to renew for an additional five (5) year period. The rent for the first two (2) years shall be Thirty Thousand Dollars ($30,000)/year. Thereafter, the rent amount shall increase by 3% per annum throughout the balance of the initial five (5) year term and the five (5) year extension period. AUTHORIZED AS AMENDED

    6. Accept the Amendment to the Fee Schedule to change the Septage Disposal Fee from $50/1,000 gallons to $100/1,000 gallons. ACCEPTED AS AMENDED

    7. Authorize the Mayor, Alex A. Knopp, to execute any and all documents necessary in connection with the City's application for and acceptance of land use approvals and permits necessary for the development of the proposed Department of Police Services Facility. AUTHORIZED

    1. FINANCE/CLAIMS COMMITTEE

    1. Accept the Report of the Claims Committee dated September 4, 2002.ACCEPTED

 

    1. PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE COMMITTEE

      2. 1a. Authorize the Mayor, Alex A. Knopp, to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept $32,000 in grant funds from the Southwestern Connecticut Area Agency on Aging for the Community Case Manager for the Elderly Program for the period October 1, 2002 to September 30, 2003. AUTHORIZED

      1b. Authorize the Mayor, Alex A. Knopp, to execute any and all agreements, documents, instruments or amendments as may be necessary to implement the Community Case manager for the Elderly Program for the period October 1, 2002 to September 30, 2003, funded in part by the above grant. AUTHORIZED

      2a. Authorize the Mayor, Alex A. Knopp, to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept $164,666 in grant funds from the State of Connecticut Department of Public health for the HIV/AIDS Prevention Program for the period July 1, 2002 to June 30, 2003. AUTHORIZED

      2b. Authorize the Mayor, Alex A. Knopp, to execute any and all agreements, documents, instruments or amendments as may be necessary to implement the HIV/AIDS Prevention Program for the period July 1, 2002, to June 30, 2003.

      AUTHORIZED

      3a. Authorize the Mayor, Alex A. Knopp, to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept $32,580 in grant funds from the State of Connecticut Department of Public Health for the Sexually Transmitted Disease Control Program for the period July 1, 2002, to June 30, 2004. AUTHORIZED

      3b. Authorize the Mayor, Alex A. Knopp, to execute any and all agreements, documents, instruments or amendments as may be necessary to implement the Sexually Transmitted Disease Control Program for the period July 1, 2002 to June 30, 2004. AUTHORIZED

      4a. Authorize the Mayor, Alex A. Knopp, to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept at least $20,728 in grant funds from the State of Connecticut Department of Public Health and or the Connecticut Association of Directors of Health for an Emergency Response Development Project for a one-year period commencing on the signing of an agreement. AUTHORIZED

      4b. Authorize the Mayor, Alex A. Knopp, to execute any and all agreements, documents, instruments or amendments as may be necessary to implement the Emergency Response Development Project for a one year period commencing on the signing of an agreement. AUTHORIZED

    5a. Authorize the Mayor, Alex A. Knopp, to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept $15,198 in grant funds from the State of Connecticut Department of Public Health for the Unintentional Injury Prevention Program for the period July 1, 2002 to June 30, 2003. AUTHORIZED

    5b. Authorize the Mayor, Alex A. Knopp, to execute any and all agreements, documents, instruments or amendments as may be necessary to implement the Unintentional Injury Prevention Program for the period July 1, 2002 to June 30, 2003. AUTHORIZED

  1. RECREATION,PARKS AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE

    1. Authorize the Mayor, Alex A. Knopp, to execute an agreement with the Norwalk Exchange Club for the parking of vehicles at Calf Pasture, Taylor Farm and Marvin School for the 2002 In-Water Boat Show September 19, 20, 21, 22 for a fee of $8,400.00 Account No. 016027-258. AUTHORIZED

    1. PERSONNEL COMMITTEE

    1. Approve adoption of a new Performance Evaluation Process including Manual and Forms and authorize immediate implementation for all Ordinance List employees with a modified shortened timetable for Fiscal year 2002-2003 only as outlined in letter (See Backup) TABLED TO NEXT MEETING

    1. PLANNING COMMITTEE

    1. Approval of E & F Walsh (Klewin) as the contruction manager for the development of the Maritime Parking Garage on Development Parcel #5 in the Reed Putnam Urban Renewal Project. APPROVED

2. Approval of the Guaranteed Maximum Price in the amount of $11,557,740 for the construction of the public portion of the improvements for the Maritime Parking Garage on Parcel #5. APPROVED

VIII. RESOLUTIONS FROM COUNCIL MEMBERS NONE

  1. MOTIONS POSTPONED TO A SPECIFIC DATE NONE

  1. SUSPENSION OF THE RULES NONE

XI. ADJOURNMENT 10:20 P.M.

 


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