City of Derby Board of Aldermen

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1 City of Derby Board of Aldermen First Ward Second Ward Third Ward Barbara L. DeGennaro Arthur T. Gerckens, President David J. Anroman Stephen Iacuone Ronald M. Sill Carmen T. DiCenso Felicia Monaco Joseph DiMartino Peter M. Olenoski, Jr. Board of Alderman Minutes Aldermanic Chambers, City Hall 1 Elizabeth Street, Derby, CT September 24, Call to Order. Mayor Dugatto called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM. 2. Pledge of Allegiance. Mayor Dugatto led the Pledge of Allegiance. 3. Roll Call. Mayor Dugatto requested roll call. Present were Ms. DeGennaro, Mr. Iacuone, Ms. Monaco, Mr. Gerckens, Mr. DiMartino, Mr. Olenoski and Mr. DiCenso. Mr. Anroman and Mr. Sill were absent. 4. Additions, Deletions, Corrections and Adoption of Agenda Mr. Gerckens motioned to delete items and 11.5, add item 13.4 CMED Claims and correct the item numbers for the following: Old Business should be item 12, executive session should be item 13, and Executive Session should be 14. Mr. DiMartino seconded and the motion carried. 5. Public Portion Mike Kelleher advised the Board that the New Haven Fire Department accepted the offer of old engine 12 in exchange for in-kind services for use of their fire station (worth $6500). He will come back at the next meet to draw up the release and contract. Laura Brezina spoke about numerous accidents in her neighborhood by Marie Antoinette s. She stated that there have been 14 accidents. She is asking for the city to help make that area safer. Rosalie Cota also spoke about accidents and traffic in the area of Marie Antoinette s. 6. Approval of Minutes 6.1. Regular meeting June 25, 2015 Mr. Gerckens motioned to approve and Mr. Olenoski seconded. The motion carried. Ms. DeGennaro asked legal counsel to look into the motion and outcome of the vote for item Regular meeting August 27, 2015 Mr. DiMartino motioned to approve the minutes. Mr. Olenoski motioned to seconded.

2 Ms. DeGennaro requested to amend the approval with the following change to her motion under item regarding Gilbert Street parking. It should state the following: Ms. DeGennaro motioned to enact new ordinance as presented with the correction that item should say issuance instead of insurance, under that section the correction to read a permit shall be issued upon application only to those who are residents or proprietors as defined herein as well as one last correction under Use of Permits Item G the last sentence I would proposed that it be corrected to read The display of a parking permit on a vehicle not entitled to such a parking permit shall constitute such a representation of this section. She also requested that item 9.6 be changed to state Fire Commissioner not Fire Marshall. Mr. DiMartino and Mr. Olenoski accepted the amendment and the motion carried. 7. Administrative and Appointments 7.1 Refund of excess taxes paid through September 22, 2015 in the amount of $4, as recommended by Denise Cesaroni, CCMC, Tax Collector Ms. Monaco motioned to approve the refund of the excess taxes in the amount of $4, Mr. DiMartino seconded and the motion carried. 8. Sub-Committee Reports 8.1. Blight Committee Motion to recommend to the full Board of Aldermen that 36 Lakeview Terrace be added to the Blight List Motion to recommend to the full Board of Aldermen that 24 Summit Street be added to the Blight List Motion to recommend to the full Board of Aldermen that 54 Emmett Avenue be added to the Blight List Move to recommend to the full Board of Aldermen that the Building Inspector proceed with the inspection of 310 Silver Hill Road for a structural safety determination Motion to recommend to the full Board of Aldermen that 208 Seymour Avenue be removed from the Blight List Motion to recommend to the full Board of Aldermen that 298 Hawkins Street be removed from the Blight List Community Relations Motion to approve a request from St. Mary-St. Michael School to hang a banner on the fence in front of St. Michael s Church to promote their weekly Bingo. Motioned by Mr. Gerckens and seconded by Mr. Olenoski. Mr. Iacuone requested an amendment to the motion to allow the banner to be hung for 30 days. Mr. Gerckens and Mr. Olenoski accepted the amendment. The motion carried. Ms. DeGennaro opposed.

3 Motion to authorize the Tree Warden to remove a tree that is blocking the security cameras at Derby Middle School after following the procedures for tree removal established in the City Charter. In the interim, the Tree Warden is authorized to immediately trim the tree so the camera is not obstructed. Motioned by Mr. Gerckens and seconded by Mr. Olenoski. Ms. DeGennaro asked to amend the motion to include that City Ordinance to governs the tree warden. Mr. Gerckens and Mr. Olenoski accepted the amendment and the motion carried Motion to approve the DHS Post Prom Committee request to hang banners promotion their food truck event on the fence at Elizabeth and Main and on the fence in front of St. Michael s Church. I would further request they be allowed to hang signs on each display case located on each end of the Greenway. Motioned by Mr. Gerckens with the amendment that the sign be hung for 30 days, seconded by Mr. Olenoski and the motion carried Motion to approve a request from Center Stage to hang banner on the fence by St. Michael s Church. Motioned by Mr. Gerckens with the amendment that the sign be hung for 30 days, seconded by Mr. Olenoski and the motion carried. Ms. DeGennaro opposed Motion to approve a request from St. Mary-St. Michael School to hang a banner in front of St. Michael s Church to promote their Festival of Trees event. Motioned by Mr. Gerckens with the amendment that the sign be hung for 30 days at Elizabeth and Main Streets. Mr. Olenoski seconded and the motion carried Motion to approve a request to hang a banner in front of St. Michael s Church from St. Peter-St. Paul for their Bingo. Motioned by Mr. Gerckens with the amendment that the sign be hung for 30 days, seconded by Mr. Olenoski and the motion carried. Ms. DeGennaro opposed Motion to approve a request from St. Mary-St. Michael School to use the Ryan Athletic Complex for their Walk-a-Thon. The date will be Wednesday, October 1, 2015 from 9:30-10:30 A.M. The students will be bused to the field for the event. Motioned by Mr. Gerckens with the amendment that the sign be hung for 30 days, seconded by Mr. DiCenso and the motion carried Motion to approve a sidewalk reimbursement payment to Maureen Monaco for property located at 117 Smith Street in the amount of $2, Ms. Monaco recused Operations & Procedures No meeting was held Road Bond Motion to approve payment of Invoice #7352 to Better Lawns and Gardens, LLC in the amount of $ Motioned by Mr. Gerckens and seconded by Mr. Olenoski. Ms. DeGennaro requested to amend the motions for all the following invoices listed under Item 8.4 to include the project name. Ms. DeGennaro withdrew her motion. The motion carried Motion to approve payment of Invoice #7356 to Better Lawns and Gardens, LLC in the amount of $

4 Motion to approve payment of Invoice #17434 to Freezer Hill Mulch Co., LLC in the amount of $1, Motion to approve Invoice #81215 to F. Pepe Construction, LLC for work done on East Hawkins Street in the amount of $2, Motion to approve Invoice #81915 to F. Pepe Construction, LLC for work done on East Hawkins Street in the amount of $4, Motion to approve Invoice #081915A to F. Pepe Construction, LLC for work done at East Hawkins Street in the amount of $4, Motion to approve Invoice #82015 to F. Pepe Construction, LLC for work done on East Hawkins Street in the amount of $4, Motion to approve Invoice #82115 to F. Pepe Construction, LLC for work done on East Hawkins Street in the amount of $3, Motion to approve Invoice #6545 to Better Lawns and Gardens, LLC in the amount of $ Motion to approve invoice dated 8/20 and 8/22 to Department of Police Services in the amount of $1, Motioned by Mr. Gerckens, seconded by Mr. DiMartino and the motion carried Motion to approve Invoice #82815 to IMCO for work done on Pleasant View Road, Benanto Drive, and Evelyn Drive in the amount of $9, Motion to approve payment to line item # for overtime work done by Derby Public Works in the amount of $3, Motioned by Mr. Gerckens, seconded by Mr. DiCenso and the motion carried. Mr. DiMartino abstained. 9. Department Reports 9.1. Board of Education Mr. DiMartino asked about the status of the field. Dr. Conway stated that the Bond Committee is meeting on 9/25. Dr. Conway stated that the tentative date for the name dedication ceremony for the fitness center is Friday, October 23. It will be held at noon at the High School Cultural Commission Ms. DeGennaro asked them to forward a copy of their financials Public Works

5 9.4. Building Department Mr. DiCenso asked what the next step is for 182. Mr. Sarmiento stated that the utilities have been disconnected and they will be going out to bid for demolition. Ms. DeGennaro asked about 67 Minerva. Mr. Sarmiento is hoping to have a meeting with the property manager. Mr. Sarmiento stated that they have a new cashier system Facilities Inspectors Ms. DeGennaro asked if 203 Elizabeth Street is on the blight list. Mr. Sarmiento stated that it was Fire Marshal 9.7. Fire Department 9.8. Office of Emergency Management 9.9. Parking Authority Police Department Ms. DeGennaro asked how many body cameras were received. Chief Narowski stated that 15 were received and were purchased as part of a grant. Mr. Olenoski asked about the communications service. DC Todd stated that they decided to get 3 competitive pricing quotes and are working with the vendors to evaluate the recommendations. Chief Narowski stated that they haven t decided whether or not they will be going out to bid, using the state bid, or requesting a bid waiver. Ms. DeGennaro asked about the medical kids. Chief Narowski stated that the department received free training and kits for the department and the training was held at the Kellogg Center Water Pollution Control Authority Finance Director Corporation Counsel Update Storm Ambulance Corp Parks and Recreation

6 9.16. Revolving Loan Fund 10. Other Committee Reports O Sullivan Island Committee No meeting was held Capital Planning Commission No meeting was held School Building Committee for Roofs No meeting was held WPCA Infrastructure Committee There was nothing to report. 11. New Business Move to authorize Derby Post Prom Committee to place signs at locations throughout the City according to the attached list of locations. Motioned by Mr. Gerckens. Mr. Gerckens withdrew his motion. No further action was taken Move to approve the use of the City of Derby seal by the Derby Housing Authority for letterhead. Motioned by Mr. Gerckens and seconded by Mr. Olenoski. Ms. DeGennaro asked Attorney Welch if they are federally funded. He is unaware if the city seal is trademarked and will research it. Roll Call Ms. DeGennaro No Mr. Iacuone No Ms. Monaco No Mr. DiMartino Yes Mr. Gerckens Yes Mr. DiCenso Yes Mr. Olenoski - Yes The motion carried Move to approve the use of the City of Derby seal by the Connecticut Food Bank to represent the towns in their service area. The seal would be printed onto a large panel in their new Wallingford, CT facility. Motioned by Mr. Gerckens and Mr. Olenoski seconded. Ms. DeGennaro abstained. The motion carried Move to waive the fee for the use of the Derby Picnic Grove by Derby Little League for their Fall Ball picnic to be held on Saturday, October 17, Motioned by Mr. Gerckens and Mr. Olenoski seconded. The motion carried Move to approve the new network agreement.

7 11.6. Move to approve the Commodore Hull Road Race on November 26, 2015 and to recommend that the Local Traffic Authority approve the closure of streets for the race Move to approve the use of the Derby Green by the Derby Cultural Commission for a children s Halloween event on Saturday, October 24, 2015 from 4:00 PM to 11:00 PM with a rain date of Saturday, October 30, Motioned by Mr. Gerckens and seconded by Mr. Olenoski. Ms. DeGennaro asked if this was for adults. Ms. Brezina stated that it s a family event. The motion carried Move to approve the use of the Derby Green by the Derby Cultural Commission for a children s Halloween event on Sunday, October 25, 2015 from 1:00 PM to 7:00 PM with a rain date of Sunday, October 31, Disposal of City Property located at 38 Anson Street. Discussion/Possible Action. To be discussed in executive session Disposal of City Property located at 96 Olivia Street. To be discussed in executive session Appointment of Finance Director Move to approve the mayor s appointment of Mr. Sal Coppola as Finance Director for the City of Derby at an hourly rate of $ Motioned by Mr. Gerckens and seconded by Mr. DiMartino. The motion carried Move to approve Invoice # from F. Pepe Construction, LLC in the amount of $70, for drainage work done for the roof at Derby High School as recommended by the School Roof Committee at their August 5, 2015 meeting. Motioned by Mr. Gerckens and seconded by Mr. DiMartino. Ms. DeGennaro mentioned that this did not go out to bid. Mr. DiCenso said that it was the School Roof Committee s responsibility, therefore, they are not aware if they did go out to bid or not. The motion carried. 12. Old Business Derby Feed Update. Regular and Executive Session Strategy and Negotiation Pending Litigation. For discussion during executive session O Sullivan Island Update from Rick Dunne of the Naugatuck Valley Council of Governments Discussion / Possible Action. Mr. Dunne spoke about the report from the Department of Health. They state that the area is safe for the public to use casually so long as the soil is not penetrated. Sections will need to be closed during future construction. Mr. Gerckens motioned to reopen O Sullivan Island with restrictions with digging, no digging allowed, and be in contact with NVCG as to projects and close areas as needed and Mr. Olenoski seconded. Mr. DiCenso spoke about keeping in closed. Roll Call: Ms. DeGennaro No Mr. Iacuone No Ms. Monaco No Mr. DiMartino No Mr. DiCenso No Mr. Gerckens Yes

8 Mr. Olenoski Yes Motion failed. 13. Executive Session Mr. Gerckens motioned to enter into executive session after a short recess and invite Attorney Teodosio and Attorney Welch. Mr. Olenoski seconded and the motion carried at 8:29 PM. The meeting reopened to the public at 9:04 PM Derby Feed Update Strategy and Negotiation Pending Litigation. No action taken Strategy for disposing of City property located at 38 Anson Street. This will be set to the Operations and Procedures Committee for further discussion Strategy for disposing of City property located at 96 Olivia Street. This will be set to the Operations and Procedures Committee for further discussion CMED Claims No action taken. 14. Adjournment Mr. Gerckens motioned to adjourn at 9:05 PM. Mr. Olenoski seconded and the motion carried. Respectfully submitted, Terri Kuskowski These minutes are subject to the Board s approval at their next scheduled meeting.