City of Derby Board of Aldermen First Ward Second Ward Third Ward Barbara L. DeGennaro Joseph L. DiMartino Carmen T. DiCenso, President Thomas J. Donofrio Arthur T. Gerckens Peter M. Olenoski, Jr. Stephen M. Iacuone Ronald M. Sill Tony Staffieri Board of Alderman Meeting Minutes Aldermanic Chambers, City Hall 1 Elizabeth Street, Derby, CT July 28, 2016 1. Call to Order. Mayor Dugatto called the meeting to order at 6:58 PM. 2. Pledge of Allegiance. Mayor Dugatto led the Pledge of Allegiance. 3. Roll Call. Mayor Dugatto requested roll call. The Board of Aldermen members present were Ms. DeGennaro, Mr. Donofrio, Mr. Iacuone, Mr. DiMartino, Mr. Gerckens, Mr. Sill, and Mr. Olenoski. Mr. Staffieri and Mr. DiCenso were excused. Mr. Gerckens called for a Democratic caucus. Mr. Sill seconded and a short recess was taken from 6:59 PM 7:10 PM. 4. Additions, Deletions, Corrections and Adoption of Agenda Ms. DeGennaro motioned to approve with the following changes: Delete 192 194 Caroline Street under Item 8.1.1 Correct Item 8.4.1 to read: A. Move to approve the invoice dated 6/12/16 from the Department of Police Services in the amount of $1,449.77 B. Move to approve the invoice #061016 6/13/16 from Pepe Construction, LLC in the amount of $4,785.00 C. Move to approve the invoice# 17800 10/20/15 from Freezer Hill Mulch Company, LLC in the amount of $600.00 D. Move to approve the invoice # 2278 6/27/16 from Grasso Companies, LLC in the amount of $399,115.60 Correct Item 10.2.1 to read Move to approve the five year Capital Plan for the City of Derby commencing with the 2016/2017 year as recommended by the Capital Planning Commission on July 19, 2016 Mr. Sill seconded and the motion carried. Mayor Dugatto asked to add Item 7.5 Move to approve Barbara Dybas to the Regional Water Authority Policy Board. Motioned by Mr. Sill, seconded by Ms. DeGennaro and the motion carried. 5. Public Portion Sharlene Mcevoy spoke regarding action to approve the Regional Water Authority boring. She asked that the item be tabled because she has colleges that she would like to have attend at BOA meeting and discuss it further. Kelly Morgan 76 B Academy Hill Road spoke regarding the Witek Park ordinance changes. She has several concerns. She would like the issue tabled because she and other people she has spoken to have not heard about the change. She had concerns over who will be monitoring and responsible for the boating. Mr. Sill stated that Mr. Gerckens will be speaking about this issue under his section later.
Fred Picroski Thanked the Board for Derby Day, but he would like to see more food vendors attending. He spoke about intersections are not being kept clear. He also said that he heard the State wants to do a study on the sewer system combining Ansonia and Derby. He feels it s a waste of money because so many other things need to be done. Mr. Picroski said there are many homeless veterans on the street and we need to take care of them before taking in people from other countries. Kelly Morgan addressed Mr. Gerckens regarding the Witek Park boating ordinance. Again, she would like the ordinance tabled for one more meeting so the public could be more informed. Mr. Gerckens said that anyone could have attended the subcommittee meetings and that the information is posted on the City website, Facebook and Twitter. Fred Picroski Asked the Board if there would there be a limit on how many permits were issued. 6. Approval of Minutes 6.1. Special Meeting June 14, 2016 Ms. DeGennaro motioned to approve, Mr. Sill seconded and the motion carried. 6.2. Regular Meeting June 23, 2016 Ms. DeGennaro motioned to approve with a correction to Item 8.2.1 Derby Cultural Commission not Commissioner. Mr. DiMartino seconded and the emotion carried. 7. Administrative and Appointments 7.1 Move to approve refund of excess taxes paid in the amount of $786.58 as recommended by the Tax Collector Denise Cesaroni. Motioned by Mr. Sill, seconded by Mr. Olenoski and the motion carried. 7.2 Move to abate the taxes owed on Parcel 8 7 48 Francis Street for tax years 2009 2015 in the amount of $26,410.61 as recommended by the Tax Collector Denise Cesaroni. Motioned by Mr. Olenoski, seconded by Ms. DeGennaro and the motion carried. 7.3 Move to approve the appointment of Kelly Curtis to the Water Pollution Control Authority to fill the vacancy due to the resignation of William Boland for the term 11/1/14 10/31/19. Motioned by Mr. Sill, seconded by Mr. DiMartino and the motion carried. 7.4 Move to approve the appointment of John J. Walsh to the Water Pollution Control Authority to fill the vacancy due to the resignation of David Anroman for the term 11/1/15 10/31/20. Motioned by Mr. Olenoski, seconded by Mr. DiMartino and the motion carried. 7.5 Move to approve the reappointment of Barbara Dybas to the Regional Water Authority Representative Policy Board. Motioned by Ms. DeGennaro, seconded by Mr. Sill and the motion carried. 8. Sub Committee Reports 8.1. Blight Committee 8.1.1. Move to add the following properties to the blight list: 192 194 Caroline Street 151 153 Main Street 190 Olivia Street 188 Seymour Avenue 190 Seymour Avenue Motioned by Mr. DiMartino, seconded by Mr. Sill and motion carried with all in favor.