JOURNAL OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORWICH NOVEMBER 18, 2013

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1 A regular meeting of the Council of the City of Norwich was held November 18, 2013 at 7:30 PM in Council Chambers. Present: Aldermen Desaulniers, Noblick, Braddock, Hinchey, Bettencourt, Jaskiewicz and Mayor Nystrom. City Manager Bergren and Corporation Counsel Michael Driscoll were also in attendance. Mayor Nystrom presided. Ald. Bettencourt read the opening prayer and Ald. Braddock led the members in the Pledge of Allegiance. Mayor Nystrom presented Ald. Braddock and Jaskiewicz with small gifts of appreciation for their service on the Council. President Pro Tem presented Mayor Nystrom with small gifts of appreciation for his service on the Council. Mayor Nystrom read the following Proclamation: 1

2 PROCLAMATION #1 WHEREAS, a Norwich native Warren Mocek chose to joined the Norwich Police Department in 1973 as a traffic maintenance technician and in 1978 he was sworn in as a police officer; and WHEREAS, Warren Mocek retired on November 3, 2013 as a Deputy Police Chief with the Norwich Police Department with more than 40 years of dedicated service; and WHEREAS, Deputy Police Chief Warren Mocek is a proud graduate of Norwich Technical School, Three Rivers Community College and the FBI National Academy, a member of the International Association of Law Enforcement Firearms Instructors, the American Society of Ballistic Enforcement Trainers, the International Wound Ballistic Association and the National Rifle Association and is a state-certified police instructor in numerous disciplines; and WHEREAS, Deputy Police Chief Warren Mocek has served as a patrolman, instructor, detective, made sergeant in 1993, lieutenant in 1995, captain in 1999, made deputy chief in 1999 a position entailing the supervision of detectives, patrol and record services commanders as well as the responsibility for professional standards; and WHEREAS, Deputy Police Chief Warren Mocek, his wife Lorie, and their two children Adam and Ryan have chosen to make their home in Norwich; and WHEREAS, Deputy Police Chief Warren Mocek has volunteered outside the department with United Community Services and his years of service have been marked by exemplary dedication to the best interests of our community and the public safety of our citizens. NOW THEREFORE, I, MAYOR PETER ALBERT NYSTROM AND NORWICH CITY COUNCIL PRESIDENT PRO TEM, PETE DESAULNIERS, ON BEHALF OF THE NORWICH CITY COUNCIL AND THE CITIZENS OF THE CITY OF NORWICH, do hereby thank Deputy Police Chief Warren Mocek for his hard work and dedication on behalf of the City of Norwich Dated this Eighteenth Day of November, 2013 Peter Albert Nystrom Mayor Pete Desaulniers President Pro Tem 2

3 Ald. Braddock read the following Proclamation: PROCLAMATION #2 WHEREAS, Thomas J. Burke born in Norwich enlisted in the United States Army in 1966, where he served with honor in the Military Intelligence, Heidelberg, Germany American Division and Chu-Lai, Vietnam; and WHEREAS, Thomas J. Burke is a Life Member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, was the Commander of the Richard Hourigan VFW Post 1994 thru 1996, the Chairman of the Norwich Vietnam Memorial Committee and Chairman of the Norwich Veterans Day Ceremonies 2000 to 2011; and WHEREAS, Thomas J. Burke was recognized by the Norwich Police Department in 1994 and 1997, was Veteran of the Year for the Norwich Veterans Council in 1997, honored by the United States Congress with recognition in 1997, received the Veterans of Foreign Wars Meritorious Service Award with National Gold Leaf Medallion in 2000 and was recognized by Norwich Cape Verdean Santiago Society 2000; and WHEREAS, Thomas J. Burke was inducted into the Veteran s Hall of Fame, State of Connecticut in 2010 by Governor M. Jodi Rell; and WHEREAS, Thomas J. Burke served with honor in the United States Army returning to Norwich, where he worked to improve the lives of Veterans through public service. NOW THEREFORE, I, MAYOR PETER ALBERT NYSTROM AND NORWICH CITY COUNCIL PRESIDENT PRO TEM, PETE DESAULNIERS AND ALDERMAN H. TUCKER BRADDOCK, ON BEHALF OF THE NORWICH CITY COUNCIL AND THE CITIZENS OF THE CITY OF NORWICH, do hereby thank Thomas J. Burke for his work on behalf of the City of Norwich Veterans. Dated this Eighteenth of November, 2013 Peter Albert Nystrom Mayor Pete Desaulniers President Pro Tem H. Tucker Braddock Alderman 3

4 Mayor Nystrom read the following Proclamation: PROCLAMATION #3 WHEREAS, the Salvation Army mission is embracing the homeless, uplifting the abused or abandoned, training and mentoring the disadvantaged, providing character building programs for youth, assisting the displaced or elderly, serving the most people, meeting the most needs; and WHEREAS, the Salvation Army launched the Red Kettle Campaign on the wharf in San Francisco in 1891 by Salvation Army officer Captain Joseph McFee resolved to provide a free Christmas dinner to the poor; and WHEREAS, today the Salvation Army Red Kettle Campaign uses a force of bell ringers to raise money from holiday shoppers throughout the city; and WHEREAS, Salvation Army Red Kettle Campaign has become a part of pop culture, being featured in movies, television shows, music and literature; and WHEREAS, Salvation Army Red Kettle Campaign will run through November 25, 2013 and will end on December 24, 2013; and WHEREAS, Salvation Army Red Kettle volunteers are a holiday tradition, bell ringers while ringing their bell in just one day, can raise enough money to provide seven to ten families with a month's worth of supplemental food. NOW THEREFORE, I, MAYOR PETER ALBERT NYSTROM AND NORWICH CITY COUNCIL PRESIDENT PRO TEM, PETE DESAULNIERS, ON BEHALF OF THE NORWICH CITY COUNCIL AND THE CITIZENS OF THE CITY OF NORWICH, do hereby thank the Salvation Army Red Kettle Campaign and the bell ringers for their work on behalf of the citizens of the City of Norwich. Dated this Eighteenth Day of November, 2013 Peter Albert Nystrom Mayor Pete Desaulniers President Pro Tem 4

5 City Clerk read referral from Commission on City Plan: Upon a motion of Jaskiewicz, seconded by Noblick, it was unanimously voted to accept the above referral. Mayor Nystrom read the Mayor s report November 18, 2013 To: The Norwich City Council and Norwich Citizens From: Mayor Peter Albert Nystrom 5

6 Good Evening: As I get ready to leave office I want to take a moment to make the city aware of the unfinished business I will be leaving on my desk. There are things in progress for the City that will help our city continue to improve, and I don't want them forgotten. I also want to mention the successes this city has had in the past 4 years. I am proud of the downtown bonds initiative that was worked on with the first council in I am proud that Dominion has chosen to move their emergency center to the Norwich Business Park and it is because we openly courted them. Four years ago I promised during the campaign to do something about the Norwichtown mall. I am proud to say I did with the help of NCDC and Adam Winstanley. I promised to find a solution to the Marina and we did with the help of the Joyal family. Other businesses and restaurants have moved to Norwich, attracting people to our city. Now I would like to discuss some things still in the works: 1. Medical Marijuana I am proud to report that we have been working with Mr. David Kimmel, Mr. Stephan Carrabba, Dr. Rod Deraney, Mr. Edward Block and NCDC to bring the growth, production and disbursement of Medical Marijuana to the Norwich Business Park. The state is going to award three production licenses and three to five dispensary licenses near the beginning of the New Year. We have the best position in the state in my opinion to be able to safely help with this new industry. We are blessed in this city to own our own electric company, one that is known as the best in CT, and in my opinion the best in the country. Their response time to power outages is well known and because of their dedication to the city we benefit from their reputation. Uninterrupted power is a necessity for the type of plant we are talking about and we are able to respond in a very timely manner in power outages-npu does this better than anyone in the industry. In addition to NPU and because of our actions in the past few years, our police force is at or near full staffing and they will be able to aid in this manner. One estimate shows a potential for over a million dollars in the sale of utility revenues. In an Opinion piece in the Bulletin Ray Hackett wrote: "The State Department of Consumer Protection, which will oversee the licensing of growers, dispensaries and patient eligibility, has worked diligently this past year in adopting policies and procedures to ensure the program is run professionally and with minimal chances of 6

7 abuse. The aim is to develop the tightest-controlled and best-regulated program in the nation -- and it would appear that state officials succeeded in doing just that." He also said "Legalizing the use of marijuana for medicinal purposes was a compassionate decision to provide some relief from the pain for those who suffer with debilitating aliments. It's been a long process getting to this point, but a journey that was worth taking". I feel that Norwich will benefit from the jobs this will create and the advantage of being a leader in this new and expanding industry that they say will help so many. 2. YMCA Previously I was given the opportunity to aid the decision to bring Starbucks to Norwich. This same developer has offered to help us bring a police station downtown. Within his investigation, after extensive research, he has focused on the former YMCA as a possible location for a new public safety/police station. This is a matter of public record, as it is in the minutes of the Police Station Committee. The concept has been presented to the police station advisory board that was appointed this year. This would be built and financed privately. The project would be leased by the city. The developers projected costs are starting out $9 million less than the Sears site. While awaiting the results of the Police Advisory Panel our city should not loose an opportunity to thoroughly review this. 3. Transparency of the Web Site The Yankee Institute sent out a report on the cities and towns in Connecticut rating their web sites for transparency. When we first received the report we were pleased that it stated we were 8th in the state (that is 8th out of 169 cities and towns). But 8th wasn't good enough-we wanted to be #1. Now, through the hard work of our new Comptroller I am please to inform you that we are rated number one by the Yankee Institute in their most recent report. I would like to thank Josh Pothier for his leadership. It is because of his hard work and dedication that we are getting the recognition deserved. 4. Combining of Recreation and Senior Center Recently our City Manager had to take action within the recreation department and as unfortunate as that was, the new council has the opportunity to change the structure within this department and the Senior Center. I 7

8 would like to suggest to the incoming council, that you look at combining both departments under one director. By making this under one department head you will realize real savings from deleting the Recreation Director position. Give the new Department Head an adjusted salary and you still save substantial tax payer funds. If you do this you can place someone in as a supervisor of the recreation department under the new department head. By doing this you will give the city a savings that will grow in time. The true savings will be in the consolidation and to potentially save money with utilizing some very talented staff. 5. US Foods Expansion For over 3 years we've been in negotiations with US Foods for further expansions. In the month of October Robert Mills and I met with officials from US Foods, where they outlined their plan for further expansion in Norwich. They have specifically asked the City of Norwich to assist them in the demolishing of a brick building parallel to the railroad line and Otrobando Avenue. The removal of this building assists them in developing additional parking for their employment needs. Additionally, they will be adding a square foot expansion onto their current building. Their plan calls for increasing the volume of distribution in Norwich and adding more jobs in our city. This is an opportunity for the city to continue the public private partnerships we know are so important in these hard economic times. City Manager Alan Bergren gave his report as followed: DATE: November 18, 2013 TO: Mayor Peter A. Nystrom & Council Members FROM: Alan H. Bergren, City Manager SUBJECT: City Manager s Report 1. Positive Workforce Committee A staff committee has been established to consist of a cross-section of employees from all levels of the City. These individuals have been working to discuss core values and positive workforce issues that include morale, efficiencies and improved communications. Individual members will be meeting with colleagues from other departments in order to hear ideas, thoughts, and collaborative ideas. These meetings are focused on all levels of staffing and include front-line employees through the ranks to department director. 8

9 2. Budget Preparation We have started the budget process earlier than ever this year. I am in the process of meeting with all department heads to facilitate their focus on evaluation of our workforce to identify strengths, efficiencies and opportunities and tying that in with budget planning. 3. Diversity Committee In an effort to improve employment outreach and diversify the City workforce to better reflect the diverse population of the City, I have re-established the Diversity Committee. The Committee consists of representatives from community organizations and City employees and the first meeting will convene in December. 4. Assessor Award Donna Ralston, City Assessor, was recently presented with a Distinguished Service Award by the Connecticut Association of Assessing Officers. Please see attached letter. 5. Department Quarterly Reports Attached, for your perusal, are the first quarter reports for FY Please take the time to review said reports and advise me if you require additional information or would like any special presentations by our departments or agencies. 6. Winterfest Parade and Light City Hall The Light Up City Hall event will take place on Friday, November 29 th from 4:00 PM to 5:30 PM in the City Hall Plaza. The annual Winterfest Parade will be held the following day, Saturday, November 30 th and steps off from Chelsea Parade at 1:00 PM. The reviewing stand will be in Franklin Square this year. It has been an honor and pleasure to work with the Mayor and the members of the City Council during your terms. I wish you all the very best and thank you on behalf of all of the staff for your service to our City. 9

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25 Upon a motion of Ald. Braddock, seconded by Ald. Noblick, it was unanimously voted to adopt the following resolution introduced by Mayor Nystrom. WHEREAS, Bonnie Dumont and Steve Dumont have proposed gifting to the City of Norwich, subject to conditions to be agreed to, an undeveloped parcel of land consisting of approximately acres located to the rear of Prentice Lane and shown as Tract One on a boundary survey recorded in volume 12 at page 638 of the records of maps and surveys at the office of the Norwich City Clerk, this parcel being a portion of the premises conveyed to Bonnie Dumont by a Certificate of Devise recorded November 19, 2009 at volume 2586, page 168 of the Norwich Land Records; and WHEREAS, this land abuts or is located near to other city owned land and to Mohegan Park; and WHEREAS, any conveyance to the city may require said parcel to be maintained as open space or made subject to a conservation easement; and WHEREAS, the Council of the City of Norwich finds that the parcel is assessed on the list of October 1, 2012 as having a value of $29,000 and is listed as vacant land, that the taxes due are current, and that said parcel may be of value to the city of Norwich as open space or for such other uses as may be permitted. 25

26 NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORWICH, that City Manager Alan H. Bergren, with the assistance of such city personnel as he may choose, be and hereby is authorized and requested to obtain additional information with respect to the parcel and the proposed transfer and to enter into discussions with the Dumont s regarding the proposed transfer and any restrictions sought to be imposed on the property and to report to the Council on the same by the meeting of the Council scheduled for November 18, This report should include a draft of any proposed conservation easement and information on the terms of a transfer including any material restrictions which may be applicable to the parcel. A referral to the Commission on the City Plan should also be made in anticipation the parcel may be incorporated within Mohegan Park or maintained as open space. A copy of a portion of the survey is attached as Exhibit A. 26

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28 Upon motion of Ald. Braddock, second by Ald. Bettencourt, the following resolution introduced by Mayor Nystrom. WHEREAS, Chapter 99 of the Connecticut General Statutes allows a municipality to establish a Charter Revision Commission by a resolution adopted by a 2/3 vote of the entire membership of the appointing authority, in Norwich, the City Council. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Norwich that a Charter Revision Commission consisting of 7 electors of the City of Norwich to be appointed by the Council of the City of Norwich within 30 days of the adoption of this resolution, be, and the same hereby is, created for the purpose of revising and proposing amendments to the existing charter of the City of Norwich, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Norwich that any revision or amendment by the Commission be presented in such a manner that the elector of the City of Norwich, in referendum, may vote separately on each amendment except where compatible groupings are possible, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Norwich that said Commission shall make its final report, including the proposed draft of any revisions or amendments to the Charter no later than. Upon a motion of Ald. Noblick, seconded by Ald. Desaulniers, it was voted to amend the above resolution and adopt the following substituted full text amended resolution. WHEREAS, Chapter 99 of the Connecticut General Statutes allows a municipality to establish a Charter Revision Commission by a resolution adopted by a 2/3 vote of the entire membership of the appointing authority, in Norwich, the City Council. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Council of the City of Norwich, that a Charter Revision Commission consisting of 7 electors of the City of Norwich, to be appointed by the Council of the City of Norwich with each alderperson to nominate one individual, with the appointments to be made within 30 days of the adoption of this resolution, be, and the same hereby is, created for the purpose of revising and proposing amendments to the existing charter of the City of Norwich, to include examination of the charter for the purpose of considering amendments to provisions dealing with the following: Correcting technical errors and/or omissions Setting Council salaries by ordinance Raising council bonding threshold to a percent of the adopted budget Consider four year staggered terms for members of the Council with a limit of 2 terms Tying the capital budget to a percent of the operating budget Changing the title of the Council President Pro-tem to Deputy Mayor Adopting a single mill rate for the entire City; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, by the Council of the City of Norwich, that any amendment proposed by the Commission be presented in such a manner that the elector of the City of Norwich, in referendum, may vote separately on each amendment except where compatible groupings are possible, and 28

29 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, by the Council of the City of Norwich that said Commission shall make its report, including the proposed draft of any amendments to the Charter no later than March 16, The motion to substitute the above resolution passed on a roll call vote of 7-0. The motion to accept the above substituted full text resolution passed with a roll call of vote 7-0. Mayor Nystrom called for citizen comment. Keith Ripley, Meadow Lane, stated he is a member of the Police Committee and is for resolution # 11. Asked why in resolution # 12 the Council Meeting is cancelled. He stated there wasn t enough information on resolution # 9. He spoke against resolution #1 stating this is not the right Council, time or way this should be done. Linda Kellogg, 130 Laura Blvd., supports a Charter Revision Committee every four years. Asked how the sponsors chose these people and why? She thought additional citizens should have a chance to serve. Joanne Philbrick, 10 Elm Ave, agreed with the previous speaker that there is a need for a Charter Revision Committee. She is confused on the (TIF) for the hotel on resolution # 9 asking for more information. Asked why the December 2, 2013 meeting is cancelled. She thanked Ald. Braddock, Jaskiewicz and Mayor Nystrom for their service. Rodney Bowie, 62 Roosevelt Ave, stated on resolution #1 just establish the Commission. He felt on resolution # 9 developers should come to town with money and not ask the City to fund their projects. Asked on resolution # 8 if the bonds are going to be reduced? David Crabb, 47 Prospect St, spoke in opposition of the following resolutions: #1 stating that the commission should use this agenda to look at the Charter language for quality. He stated that resolution # 2 the time line is like a time bomb. Stated resolution # 8 violates the Charter, Chapter VIII section1-4 and resolution #9 is unconstitutionally vague. Samuel Browning, Scotland Rd, baffled by resolution #9 on why the City is considering subsidizing a hotel. He asked on resolution #4 if it s in the best interest of the City to use taxpayer dollars to save this building. Alfred Mayo, Russell Rd, supports resolution # 1. Brian Kobylarz, 16 Hobart Ave, spoke on resolution # 1 stating he supports diversity on all boards. Mayor Nystrom declared citizen comment closed. 29

30 Upon a motion of Ald. Jaskiewicz, seconded by Ald. Bettencourt, it was unanimously voted to suspend the rules to move Resolution # 9 and take it up first on the agenda. Upon a motion of Ald. Jaskiewicz, seconded by Ald. Braddock, it was unanimously voted to adopt the following resolution introduced by Ald. Jaskiewicz, Bettencourt, Braddock and Noblick. WHEREAS, the Winston Group, through CT Norwich, LLC has acquired a partially completed hotel property at 154 Salem Turnpike in Norwich, Connecticut; and WHEREAS, the Winston Group has invested significant capital into the property to acquire and secure it; and WHEREAS, the Winston Group proposes to repair damage to the property caused by wear and tear and by vandalism and to continue and complete construction of the building for use as a hotel; and WHEREAS, the property is likely to continue to deteriorate and to be a highly visible eyesore unless completed; and WHEREAS, the taxes received by the City of Norwich from the property in its present condition are far less than those that would be generated if the property is completed as planned by the Winston Group; and WHEREAS, the Winston Group has approached the City of Norwich and requested the City provide financial support to the project through tax incremental financing (TIF) in the form of a tax incremental deferral, to be used to repay a privately placed bond issued by the Winston Group for the project; and WHEREAS, the Council of the City of Norwich finds that it would be in the best interest of the City of Norwich to consider and review such a proposal and determine, if found feasible, the costs and benefits it would represent to the City of Norwich. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORWICH that City Manager Alan H. Bergren and Comptroller Josh Pothier be and hereby are authorized and directed, with the assistance of the Corporation Counsel and Attorney Joseph Fasi the process to review and consider the use of tax incremental financing for this project, and by which it would be implemented, the necessary requirements and steps for implementation and to consider any indirect benefits to the City of Norwich which may be offered in connection with such project including, but not limited to, a focus on hiring Norwich residents, the making available of facilities to Norwich organizations and the entering into agreements with vendors to support Norwich businesses. A report will be given to the City Council for the December 16, 2013 city council meeting, to evaluate further development action and planning. 30

31 Mayor Nystrom stated the following resolution introduced by Mayor Nystrom and Ald. Jaskiewicz and Bettencourt is being withdrawn by the sponsors: NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the following be and hereby are appointed members of the Norwich Charter Revision Commission to serve until April 30, Richard Podurgiel (D) Kathleen Murphy (D) Robert Staley (D) Debra Dickey (D) Brian Eckenrode (R) Michael Gualtieri (R) Linda Becker (R) Upon a motion of Ald. Braddock, seconded by Ald. Noblick, it was unanimously voted to adopt the following resolution introduced by Mayor Nystrom. WHEREAS, the City of Norwich has received a Historic Restoration Fund Grant for the City Hall Stair Project, which final grant amount will be in excess of $100,000; and WHEREAS, the City must enter into a Preservation Restriction which, given the size of the grant, shall be for twenty (20) years; and WHEREAS, under the terms of the Preservation Restriction the City agrees: 1) Not to perform any work on the property other than routine maintenance without the permission of the State Historic Preservation Office; and 2) To ensure reasonable opportunities for the public to view the property and not to change the use of the property without the prior consent of the State Historic Preservation Office. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORWICH that City Manager Alan H. Bergren be and hereby is authorized and directed to execute on behalf of the City of Norwich a grant of Easements, Declaration of Covenants, and Declaration of Preservation Restrictions in favor of the State of Connecticut acting by the State Historic Preservation Office; to prepare such documents as are necessary to support the same; and to submit the executed and supporting documents to the State Historic Preservation Office as required. Upon a motion of Ald. Jaskiewicz, seconded by Ald. Braddock, it was unanimously voted to adopt the following resolution introduced by City Manager Bergren. WHEREAS, an agreement between the City of Norwich and the Norwich Golf Course Authority entered into at the time of the acquisition of the golf course by the City provided that the Norwich Golf Course Authority 31

32 might not expend more than $100,000 in any one year without the approval of the Council of the City of Norwich; and WHEREAS, the Norwich Golf Course Authority has annually advised the Council of the City of Norwich of its expected revenues and expenses for the upcoming calendar year; and WHEREAS, the Norwich Golf Course Authority anticipates it needs to expend more than $100,000 during the calendar year 2014 to meet operating and capital improvement expenses; and WHEREAS, the Norwich Golf Course Authority expects to receive revenue of $1,204, from operations during 2014 and to expend the same. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORWICH that the Norwich Golf Course Authority be and hereby is authorized to expend $1,204, during calendar year 2014 to cover the cost of anticipated expenses. Upon a motion of Ald. Braddock, seconded by Ald. Noblick, it was unanimously voted to adopt the following resolution introduced by Ald. Noblick. WHEREAS, the City of Norwich has acquired the property at 59 and 61 School Street through a tax foreclosure; and WHEREAS, on August 19, 2013 the Council held a public hearing to receive comment and recommendations concerning the disposition of the James L. Smith House at 59 School Street; and WHEREAS, multiple suggestions were received and strong sentiment expressed that the City of Norwich attempt to preserve and develop the house in recognition of its historic aspects; and WHEREAS, the Council of the City of Norwich finds that it is appropriate to delay any disposition of the property until such issues have been appropriately addressed and considered. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORWICH that a committee to be known as the 59 and 61 School Street Committee be and hereby is established to review the condition of the property, consider whether its size, location and condition will allow it to be developed as a historic site, to consider whether the property is appropriate for development and, if so, whether that can be best achieved by public, private or non-profit development, and to report to the Council of the City of Norwich with respect to its findings and recommendations by the Council meeting to be held on the first Monday of March, 2014; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORWICH that the 59 and 61 School Street Committee shall consist of the following individuals: Sofee Noblick Gary Schnip Andrew Zeeman 32

33 Richard Caron James Quarto Joseph East Dale Plummer and that the membership of said committee may be increased at any time by the Council. Upon a motion of Ald. Noblick, seconded by Ald. Braddock, it was unanimously voted to adopt the following resolution introduced by City Manager Bergren. WHEREAS, the property at 23 Washington Street has for a long time been vacant and in dilapidated condition; and WHEREAS, the City of Norwich recently acquired the same through a tax foreclosure; and WHEREAS, the inspectors who have examined the property recommend it be demolished; and WHEREAS, the estimated cost to demolish the structure is $38,380; and WHEREAS, the Council of the City of Norwich finds it to be in the best interest of the City of Norwich to demolish the structure. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORWICH that the sum of $38,380 be and hereby is appropriated from the Bond Demolition Account to pay for the demolition of the structure located at 23 Washington Street. Mayor Nystrom stated the following resolution introduced by Mayor Nystrom is being withdrawn by the sponsor: BE IT RESOLVED that the below named be re-appointed as regular members of the Board of Assessment Appeals with a term to expire on June 1, 2014 or until a successor is appointed: Democles Angelopoulos (D) Les B. King (R) BE IT RESOLVED that the below named be re-appointed as a regular member of the Board of Assessment Appeals with a term to expire on June 1, 2015 or until a successor is appointed: 33

34 Dennis Riley (D) Mayor Nystrom stated the following resolution introduced by Mayor Nystrom is being withdrawn by the sponsor: WHEREAS, Connecticut General Statutes (c) authorizes the legislative body of any municipality, the provisions of any special act, municipal charter or home rule ordinance notwithstanding, to authorize by ordinance the appointment of additional members to the Board of Assessment Appeals for any assessment year; and WHEREAS, Council of the City of Norwich adopted such ordinance #1689 on August 5, NOW THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORWICH THAT the following two additional members are to be appointed to the Board of Assessment Appeals for the assessment year commencing October 1, 2013: Upon a motion of Ald. Bettencourt, seconded by Ald. Jaskiewicz, it was unanimously voted introduce the following resolution and waive the reading of the full reading and incorporate it into the minutes. Upon a motion of Ald. Bettencourt, seconded by Ald. Jaskiewicz, it was voted to adopt the following resolution introduced by City Manager Bergren. The below resolution passed on a roll call vote of

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37 Upon a motion of Ald. Braddock, seconded by Ald. Noblick, it was unanimously voted to adopt the following resolution introduced by Mayor Nystrom. WHEREAS, at the Council meeting of February 19, 2013, Scott Learned was appointed as an alternate to the Historic District Commission to fill the remainder of a term expiring on December 31, 2015 ; and WHEREAS, the resolution stated in error that the term being filled was that for Cort Murphy and in fact was to complete the term of Marco Middleton who had resigned. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the resolution appointing Scott Learned be amended to substitute the name of Mr. Marco Middleton for Mr. Cort Murphy in the resolution. Upon a motion of Ald. Braddock, seconded by Ald. Noblick, it was unanimously voted to adopt the following resolution introduced by Mayor Nystrom. 37

38 WHEREAS, the Council of the City of Norwich, by resolution adopted March 19, 2013 appointed a Police Station Committee to perform a comprehensive review of sites which have been or may be considered suitable for the expansion of or the relocation of the Norwich police station; to rank the sites suitability to meet the needs and mission of the Norwich Police Department in order of preference as determined by the Committee; and to report the same to the Council of the City of Norwich; and WHEREAS, the Committee was asked to report to the Council by its first meeting of September 2013; at which meeting the Chairman of the Committee, Mr. David Eggleston, orally presented information more completely set out in a written report dated August 22, 2013 which had been submitted to the Council; and WHEREAS, the Committee requested additional time to conduct an additional review. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORWICH that the Police Station Committee be requested to submit a written report to the Council of the City of Norwich recommending a course of action by the first meeting of the Council in March Upon a motion of Ald. Braddock, seconded by Ald. Noblick, it was unanimously voted to adopt the following resolution introduced by Mayor Nystrom. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED the meeting of the Norwich City Council scheduled to be held on December 2, 2013 is hereby canceled. Mayor Nystrom introduced his family and stated he has had the honor serving as Mayor, State Representative and Councilman for the past 27 years. He thanked the citizens of Norwich and colleagues for allowing these opportunities. Upon motion to Ald. Desaulniers, seconded by Ald. Bettencourt it was unanimously voted to adjourn at 9:10 pm. CITY CLERK 38