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Common Council minutes, 2001

MAYOR FRANK J. ESPOSITO ADMINISTRATION (continues here)
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Common Council minutes, 2005 (brief details, work in progress)

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Common Council minutes, 2007 (brief details included, work in progress)

  • January 09, 2007
    PUBLIC PARTICIPATION (3 speakers, no details)
    Resignations, Appointments or Reappointments:
  • January 23, 2007
    PUBLIC PARTICIPATION (3 speakers, no details)
    Resignations, Appointments or Reappointments:
  • February 13, 2007
    PUBLIC PARTICIPATION (3 speakers, no details)
    Resignations, Appointments or Reappointments:
  • February 27, 2007
    PUBLIC PARTICIPATION (3 speakers, no details)
    Resignations, Appointments or Reappointments:
  • March 13, 2007
    PUBLIC PARTICIPATION (3 speakers, no details)
    Resignations, Appointments or Reappointments:
  • March 27, 2007
    PUBLIC PARTICIPATION (3 speakers, no details)
    Resignations, Appointments or Reappointments:
  • April 24, 2007
    PUBLIC PARTICIPATION (3 speakers, no details)
    Resignations, Appointments or Reappointments:
  • May 08, 2007
    PUBLIC PARTICIPATION (2 speakers, no details)
    Resignations, Appointments or Reappointments:
    Reappointments: – Richard Bartoli, Shellfish Commission; – John Frank, Sr., Shellfish Commission
    CORPORATION COUNSEL. Dennell Senna v. City of Norwalk et al. Executive Session Approved
    HEALTH, WELFARE & PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE
    PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE
    PLANNING COMMITTEE
    RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL REGARDING THE BOARD OF EDUCATION BUDGET
  • May 22, 2007
    PUBLIC PARTICIPATION (light)
    Resignations, Appointments or Reappointments:
    Resignations: – Thomas Becker, Building Board of Appeals.
    FINANCE COMMITTEE.(authorizations)
    HEALTH, WELFARE & PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE.(authorizations)
    RECREATION PARKS & CULTURAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE.(authorizations)
    ORDINANCE COMMITTEE.(approval)
    Authorize the Mayor to execute any hold harmless agreements that may be necessary or desirable in connection with the use by the Norwalk Police Department of private property for police training purposes as, from time to time, it may be deemed advisable.
    BOARD OF ESTIMATE AND TAXATION.(resolved)
    FINANCE COMMITTEE.(authorizations)
    PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE.(authorizations)
    RECREATION PARKS & CULTURAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE.(approvals)
    LAND USE & BUILDING MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE.(approvals)
    LAND USE & BUILDING MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE.(authorizations)
  • June 12, 2007
    PUBLIC PARTICIPATION (light)
    Resignations, Appointments or Reappointments:
    Appointments: – Linda Guliuzza, Assistant Corporation Counsel.
    LAND USE & BUILDING MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE.(authorizations)
    PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE.(authorizations)
    RECREATION PARKS & CULTURAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE.(authorizations)
    PLANNING COMMITTEE.(approval)
    LAND USE & BUILDING MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE. Mr. Miklave stated as a point of clarification for the record that one of his clients had a connection to this agenda item.
    Authorize the Mayor, Richard A. Moccia, to execute a contract with Ray Weiner LLC, d/b/a All Phase Construction for the renovation of the Belden Library main entrance for a total not to exceed $166,360.00. Acct. #09076210 5777 C0400.(authorizations)
    Authorize the Library Director to issue change orders on contract for a total not to exceed $16,636.00.(authorizations)
    PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE.(approved)
    PLANNING COMMITTEE.(approved)
    PERSONNEL COMMITTEE.(reject)
  • June 26, 2007
    PUBLIC PARTICIPATION (substantial)
    Resignations, Appointments or Reappointments:
    Appointments: – Ralph Depanfilis, Oak Hills Authority
    Reappointments: – Cesar Ramirez, Housing Authority; – Robert Virgulak, Oak Hills Authority; – Andrea Light, Zoning Commission; – Jacqueline Lightfield, Zoning Commission
    A RESOLUTION OF THE NORWALK COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORWALK, CONNECTICUT APPLAUDING THE “NORWALK BEARS”
    Approve the proposed Ethics Code. MR. COFFEY MOVED TO APPROVE THE ETHICS CODE AS PRESENTED. MR. PORUBAN MOVED TO REFER THIS ITEM BACK TO THE ORDINANCE COMMITTEE
    FINANCE COMMITTEE.(authorizations)
    PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE. Accept the necessity for the repair of private sanitary sewer.
    RECREATION, PARKS & CULTURAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE.(authorizations)
    ORDINANCE COMMITTEE. Approval.
    LAND USE & BUILDING MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE.(authorizations)
    FINANCE COMMITTEE. Approval.
    PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE.(authorizations)
    RECREATION, PARKS & CULTURAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE. Approval.
    LAND USE & BUILDING MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE.(authorizations)
    CORPORATION COUNSEL. Authorization to Settle Claim: Jacob Dagley v. City of Norwalk et al
  • July 10, 2007
    PUBLIC PARTICIPATION (3 speakers, no details)
    Resignations, Appointments or Reappointments:
    Appointments: – Martha Lemmon, Oak Hills Authority; – David Tracy, Tree Advisory Committee; – Karen Spencer, Zoning Commission;
    Reappointment: – Martin Bernard, Fair Rent Commission; – Maria Borges-Lopez, Fair Rent Commission; – Patricia Genuario, Fair Rent Commission; – Elizabeth Gibbs, Maritime Authority.
    BOARD OF ESTIMATE & TAXATION. Resolved.
    HEALTH, WELFARE, PUBLIC SAFETY & EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS COMMITTEE. (authorizations)
    FINANCE COMMITTEE. Approval.
    PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE. (accept and approve)
  • July 24, 2007
    PUBLIC PARTICIPATION (none)
    Resignations, Appointments or Reappointments:
    Appointments:– Richard Tavella, Norwalk Facilities Construction Commission. (conflict of interest) Mr. Poruban then submitted a list of contract by Phil’s Main Roofing to the Mayor and Corporation Counsel. Mr. Poruban said that he did not want to discourage anyone from serving but that he was uncomfortable with the situation. He stated that there was a similar situation under the previous administration and the nomination was withdrawn. Mayor Moccia said different strokes for different folks.
    LAND USE AND BULIDING MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE.(authorizations)
    RECREATION, PARKS & CULTURAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE. (authorizations)
    PLANNING COMMITTEE.(authorizations)
    RECREATION, PARKS & CULTURAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE. (additional authorizations)
  • August 14, 2007
    PUBLIC PARTICIPATION (substantial)
    Resignations, Appointments or Reappointments:
    Resignations: – Martha Lemmon, Board of Health; Mayor Moccia said that Ms. Lemmon had resigned her position on the Board of Health in order to take the position on the Oak Hill Authority.
    Appointments: - Theresa Quell, Board of Health; – Adam Blank, Zoning Commission (Alternate).
    HEALTH, WELFARE & PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE.(authorizations).
    FINANCE COMMITTEE.(authorizations).
    RECREATION, PARKS & CULTURAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE.(authorizations).
    PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE.(authorizations).
    LAND USE AND BUILDING MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE.(authorizations)
    PERSONNEL COMMITTEE.(authorizations)
    CORPORATION COUNSEL. Approve Special Counsel for Waypointe Project.
    HEALTH, WELFARE AND PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE.(additional authorizations
    PLANNING COMMITTEE. APPROVAL OF THE PROPOSED WORKFORCE HOUSING PLAN AS PRESENTED AS IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE WORKFORCE HOUSING REQUIREMENTS OF THE WASHINGTON – SOUTH MAIN URBAN RENEWAL PLAN (AS AMENDED) AT 20 NORTH WATER STREET, SOUTH NORWALK.
    ORDINANCE COMMITTEE. Contracts.
    Resolution from the Common Council of the City of Norwalk supporting the Policy and Behavior Code of Conduct to Protect Children from Abuse.
  • September 11, 2007
    PUBLIC PARTICIPATION (none)
    Resignations, Appointments or Reappointments:
    Appointments: – Karen Tobin, Human Relations Commission Withdrawn; – Darren Oustafine P.E., Water Pollution Control Authority; –Michael Stewart, (tax) Assessor.
    CORPORATION COUNSEL. Authorized as amended Amended to following voting order: Mayor, Treasurer, City Sheriff, Town Clerk, At large Council, District Council, Board of Education, Selectman, Constables, Taxing Districts.
    HEALTH, WELFARE & PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE.(authorizations)
    PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE.(authorizations)
    PERSONNEL COMMITTEE. Approve Collective Bargaining Agreement on Successor Contract between City of Norwalk and NASA (Dates 7/1/2006 – 6/30/2011) Approved. Reject the Arbitration Award on Successor Contract between City of Norwalk and Norwalk Fire Department, Local 830, (Dates 7/1/2006 – 6/30/2010) Accepted.
    PLANNING COMMITTEE. Resolved.
  • September 25, 2007
    PUBLIC PARTICIPATION (substantial)
    Resignations, Appointments or Reappointments:
    Resignations: – David Turner, Planning Commission; – Charles Lashley Norwalk Historical Commission
    Speaker, Attorney John Louizos from Curtis, Brinkerhoff & Barrett, P.C. located at 666 Summer Street in Stamford. Atty. Louizos spoke against Waypointe project and eminent domain abuse.
    Mr. Coffey explained that work is being done towards acquiring a permanent conservation easement on five acres of the property. He said that a walking tour of the property was being organized, with the hopes of adding five more acres of open space for the City. During the last five months, the City had managed to get just over 20 acres of land dedicated as open space, so this additional acreage will be a real plus for the City.
    Mr. Poruban stated that he had submitted a letter to Mr. Coffey regarding an ethics complaint. Mr. Poruban said that he wished to know what the status was with that issue Mr. Coffey replied that the Ethics Committee had met earlier in the evening about the issue. Pursuant to the State Statute, it was held in Executive Session. Another meeting for the Ethics Committee has been scheduled for October 9, 2007 at 6:30 p.m..
    BOARD OF ESTIMATE AND TAXATION.(authorizations)
    FINANCE COMMITTEE.(authorizations)
    RECREATION, PARKS & CULTURAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE.(authorizations)
    LAND USE & BUILDING MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE.(authorizations)
    FINANCE COMMITTEE. Accept and approve the Report of the Claims Committee dated August 9, 2007 and September 13, 2007.
    PLANNING COMMITTEE. Approve Special Counsel for Waypointe Project (See Attached Profile of Robinson & Cole Law Firm dated July 2007).
    APPROVE SPECIAL COUNSEL FOR WAYPOINTE PROJECT
    APPROVE THE LAND DISPOSITION AND DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF NORWALK, THE NORWALK REDEVELOPMENT.
    AGENCY, AND POKO IWSR, LLC, ITS AFFILIATES AND/OR ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS.
    APPROVE THE CONCEPTUAL MASTER SITE PLAN FOR REDEVELOPMENT PARCEL 2A.
    RECREATION, PARKS & CULTURAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE.(authorizations)
    PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE.(authorizations)
    MR. HILLIARD MOVED TO ENTER INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION TO DISCUSS THE AUTHORIZATION TO SETTLE CLAIM: CARAGINE V. CITY OF NORWALK.
  • October 09, 2007
    PUBLIC PARTICIPATION (substantial)
    Resignations, Appointments or Reappointments: (none)
    Mayor Moccia said that he appreciated all the comments about the Fodor Farm amendment. He then informed everyone that some research had revealed that there are applications for grants that do not require the designation of a Historic District.Mayor Moccia then thanked State Rep Boucher, State Rep. Larry Cafero and Governor Rell and Council members for their support to preserve open space.
    Mayor Moccia briefly mentioned that the City would be investigating the FAA issue. Mayor Moccia said that this was a quality of life issue. Some of the flight routes havealready been changed and more flights are being routed over Norwalk. Unfortunately, this will increase, the Mayor said, and there is an estimate of 600 or more flights a day. The Mayor then gave an update on the details of the situation.
    PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE.(authorizations)
    PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE.(additional authorizations)
    LAND USE & BUILDING MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE.(authorizations)
    RESOLUTION: Resolution from the Common Council of the City of Norwalk approving the open space conservation and building historic conservation strategy for Fodor Farm in Norwalk.
    ORDINANCE COMMITTEE.(authorizations)
    PLANNING COMMITTEE.(authorizations)
    The Council, the Mayor and Atty. Nolin entered into executive session at 9:30 to discuss Camoro v. the City of Norwalk. The Council, the Mayor and Atty. Nolin returned to public session at 9:38 p.m. No action was taken during the session. MR. BONDI MOVED TO APPROVE THE SETTLEMENT CLAIM OF CAMORO
  • October 23, 2007
    PUBLIC PARTICIPATION (none)
    Resignations, Appointments or Reappointments:
    Resignations: – Hope Boone, Fair Housing Advisory Commission
    Reappointment: – Diane Beltz-Jacobson, Assistant Corporation Counsel
    BOARD OF ESTIMATE & TAXATION. Resolved.
    FINANCE COMMITTEE.(authorizations)
    HEALTH, WELFARE, PUBLIC SAFETY & EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS COMMITTEE.(authorizations)
    RECREATION, PARKS & CULTURAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE.(authorizations)
    LAND USE & BUILDING MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE.(authorizations)
    FINANCE COMMITTEE. Resolution. MOTION TO APPROVE RESOLUTION APPROPRIATING $4,400,000 FOR THE PLANNING, DESIGN, AND CONSTRUCTION OF INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENTS RELATED TO THE WALL STREET REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AND AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $4,400,000 BONDS OF THE CITY TO MEET SAID APPROPRIATION AND PENDING THE ISSUANCE THEREOF THE MAKING OF TEMPORARY BORROWINGS LIMITED TO $2,400,000 FOR SUCH PURPOSE. (SPECIAL CAPITAL APPROPRIATION AND BOND AUTHORIZATION FOR WALL STREET DEVELOPMENT PROJECT) PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
    RECREATION, PARKS & CULTURAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE.(authorizations)
    ORDINANCE COMMITTEE. Authorization and Approve revised Demolition Delay Ordinance. Resolution.
    BOLDEN MOVED TO SUSPEND THE RULES TO ADD AN ITEM REGARDING THE RECENT FAA CHANGES IN AIR TRAFFIC PATTERNS TO THE AGENDA.
  • November 13, 2007
    PUBLIC PARTICIPATION (2 speakers, no details)
    Resignations, Appointments or Reappointments:
    Resignations: Lucy Romeo – Human Relations Commission Announced.
    MAYOR’S NOTICE OF DISAPPROVAL. Demolition Delay. Send back to committee.
    HEALTH, WELFARE & PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE.(authorizations)
    FINANCE COMMITTEE.(authorizations)
    PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE.(authorizations)
    RECREATION, PARKS & CULTURAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE.(authorizations)
    ORDINANCE COMMITTEE. Approve revised Demolition Delay Ordinance. Back to committee.
  • November 20, 2007
    PUBLIC PARTICIPATION (none)
    Resignations, Appointments or Reappointments:
    Appointments: Corporation Counsel, Atty. Robert Maslan; City Clerk, Mary B. Roman; Police Commissioners, Peter Torrano & Daniel O’Connor; Fire Commissioners, Carol Andreoli & Michael Coffey.
    Elections: Council President, Fred Bondi; Majority Leader, William Krummel; Minority Leader, Kelly Straniti; Assistant City Clerk, Darlene Young
    Appointment of Committees See attached (not shown)
    Adopt Council Rules Adopted (not shown)
  • December 11, 2007
    PUBLIC PARTICIPATION (none)
    Resignations, Appointments or Reappointments:
    Resignations: – Richard Bartoli, Shellfish Commission Announced
    Appointments: – Donald Reid, Assistant Corporation Counsel; – Sheldon Miller, Board of Health – Fran Collier-Clemmons Fair Rent Commission (Alternate) - Julius Gamble, Human Relations Commission; – Andrew Mattiello, Human Relations Commission; – Marina Rivera Human Relations Commission; – Brian Smith Human Relations Commission; – Karen Marie Tobin Human Relations Commission; – Steven Ferguson Planning Commission;
    Reappointments: Jeannine Soper, Board of Assessment Appeals; – Jim Clark, Board of Estimate & Taxation; – James Feigenbaum, Board of Estimate & Taxation; – Leo Mellow, Board of Estimate & Taxation; –Kenneth LaLime, Board of Health; – Theresa Quell, Board of Health; – Ellen Wink, Redevelopment Agency; – Dawn DelGreco, Zoning Board of Appeals;
    Announcements: – Michael Griffin Shellfish Commission Announced; – Anna Duleep SWRPA Announced;
    Council President Bondi appointed Lewis Clark to replace him on the WPCA and appointed Laurel Lindstrom, to the Public Power Commission as chairman. Announced that Councilman Bonenfant was appointed to the Facilities Construction Committee as the Council minority party representative.
    HEALTH, WELFARE, PUBLIC SAFETY & EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS COMMITTEE.(authorizations)
    PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE.(authorizations)
    LAND USE & BUILDING MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE.(authorizations
    PLANNING COMMITTEE.(authorizations)
    Open Space and Watershed Land Acquisition Grant Agreement for White Barn Parcel-78 Cranbury Road.(authorizations)

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Common Council minutes, 2008 (brief details included)

  • January 08, 2008
    PUBLIC PARTICIPATION (3 speakers, no details)
    Resignations, Appointments or Reappointments:
    Appointments: – Gwen Briggs, Conservation Commission (Alternate) Approved; – Joseph DiIorio, Historical Commission Approved; – LaTanya Langley, Historical Commission, Approved;
    Reappointments: Anne Cagnina Conservation Commission, Approved; – John Callahan Harbor, Management Commission, Approved; – Henry Palau Harbor, Management Commission, Approved
    HEALTH, WELFARE & PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE.(authorizations)
    RECREATION, PARKS & CULTURAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE.(authorizations)
    LAND USE & BUILDING MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE.(authorizations)
    HEALTH, WELFARE & PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE.(additional authorizations)
  • January 22, 2008
    PUBLIC PARTICIPATION (none)
    Resignations, Appointments or Reappointments:
    Appointments: – Steven Colarossi, Zoning Board of Appeals (Alternate) Approved.
    FINANCE COMMITTEE. Accept and approve the report of the Claims Committee dated: November 8, 2007, December 13, 2007, January 10, 2008. Approved.
    FINANCE COMMITTEE.(authorizations)
    RECREATION, PARKS & CULTURAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE.(authorizations)
    LAND USE & BUILDING MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE.(authorizations)
    PERSONNEL COMMITTEE.(authorizations)
    HEALTH, WELFARE & PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE.(authorizations)
  • February 12, 2008
    PUBLIC PARTICIPATION (none)
    Resignations, Appointments or Reappointments:
    Reappointment: – Timothy Callahan, Director of Health
    Mr. Bondi announced that the composition of the Power Authority Committee had been determined and that Ms. Lindstrom would be the chair, with Mr. Krummel, Mr. Geake, Mr. Hempstead and Mr. Conroy on the Committee.
    Mr. Bondi then announced that Ms. Straniti would serve as the Council representative on the Historical Commission for the first year and Mr. Serasis during the second year. Mr. Krummel said that he believed this needed to be voted on by the Council.
    REFERRED TO THE FINANCE COMMITTEE. Approval.
    BOARD OF ESTIMATE & TAXATION, Resolved.
    HEALTH, WELFARE & PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE.(authorizations)
    PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE.(authorizations)
    PERSONNEL COMMITTEE.(authorizations)
    BOARD OF ESTIMATE & TAXATION.(authorizations)
  • February 26, 2008
    PUBLIC PARTICIPATION (3 speakers, no details)
    Resignations, Appointments or Reappointments:
    Resignations: – Deborah Mathies, Historical Commission Announced.
    PLANNING COMMITTEE. Approve the enclosed working agreement between the City of Norwalk and the Norwalk Redevelopment Agency designating the Norwalk Redevelopment Agency as the administrator and sole sub-recipient of the City of Norwalk’s annual entitlement of Community Development Block Grant funds. Approved.
    FINANCE COMMITTEE.(authorizations)
    PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE.(authorizations)
    PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE.(addittional authorizations)
    HEALTH, WELFARE & PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE.(authorizations)
    RECREATION, PARKS & CULTURAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE.(authorizations)
    LAND USE & BUILDING MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE.(authorizations)
    RESOLUTIONS FROM COMMON COUNCIL. RESOLVED, that in accordance with CGS Chapter 99, Sections 7-188 and 7-190, the Common Council initiate the process to amend the Charter of the City of Norwalk and that the Council appoint a Charter Review Commission within 30 days. Consent to table to the 3/11/08 CC mtg.
  • March 11, 2008
    PUBLIC PARTICIPATION (light)
    Resignations, Appointments or Reappointments: none
    FINANCE COMMITTEE.(authorizations)
    LAND USE & BUILDING MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE.(authorizations)
    PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE.(authorizations)
    PLANNING COMMITTEE.(authorizations)
    RESOLUTIONS FROM COMMON COUNCIL. RESOLVED, that in accordance with CGS Chapter 99, Sections 7-188 and 7-190, the Common Council initiate the process to amend the Charter of the city of Norwalk and that the Council appoint a Charter Review Commission within 30 days. Consent to table to 3/25/08 Council mtg.
    RESOLUTIONS FROM COMMON COUNCIL. A Resolution of the City of Norwalk’s Common Council in Support of 20% Clean. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE TOWN OF NORWALK COMMITS TO THE GOAL OF MAKING AT LEAST 20% OF ITS MUNICIPAL ENERGY PURCHASES COME FROM CLEAN ENERGY RESOURCES BY THE YEAR 2010.NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THE CITY OF NORWALK WILL INVESTIGATE OPTIONS FOR MEETING THAT GOAL, INCLUDING PURCHASING RENEWABLE ENERGY CERTIFICATES (RECS) AND/OR ON-SITE RENEWABLE ENERGY INSTALLATIONS, RECOMMENDATIONS FOR ENERGY EFFICIENCY OPPORTUNITIES AND WILL RESEARCH ADDITIONAL FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORWALK ENCOURAGES ALL BUSINESSES, INSTITUTIONS AND HOUSEHOLDS WITHIN NORWALK TO ADOPT THE GOAL OF MAKING AT LEAST 20% OF THEIR ENERGY PURCHASES COME FROM RENEWABLE ENERGY SOURCES BY THE YEAR 2010. Energy by 2010
  • March 25, 2008
    PUBLIC PARTICIPATION (none)
    Resignations, Appointments or Reappointments:
    Resignations: – Patrick Geraghty Norwalk Harbor Management Commission, Announced;
    Appointments: – William Michael Harden, Norwalk Harbor Management Commission Approved
    BOARD OF ESTIMATE & TAXATION. RESOLVED, that a sum not to exceed $19,415 be and the same is hereby transferred from Contingency to the Fire Department to fund the local match of the Assistance to Firefighters Grant. (Account Nos. 01-3140-5272 & 01-3120-5790). Resolved
    FINANCE COMMITTEE. (authorizations)
    LAND USE & BUILDING MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE. (authorizations)
    HEALTH, WELFARE & PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE. (authorizations)
    RECREATION, PARKS & CULTURAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE. (authorizations)
    PLANNING COMMITTEE. (authorizations)
  • April 08, 2008
    PUBLIC PARTICIPATION (none)
    Resignations, Appointments or Reappointments:
    Reappointments: - Carol Frank, Fair Housing Advisory Commission, Approved; – Rev. Jeffrey Ingraham, Fair Housing Advisory Commission, Approved; – Steven Bentkover, Parking Authority, Withdrawn; – John Atkin, Water Pollution Control Authority, Approved; – Douglas Hempstead, A. Conroy, Water Pollution Control Authority, Announced; – Friedrich Wilms Water Pollution Control Authority, Approved by Charter
    CORPORATION COUNSEL. Jon LaFleur v. City of Norwalk et al EXECUTIVE SESSION Approved
    LAND USE & BUILDING MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE. (authorizations)
    RECREATION, PARKS, & CULTURAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE. (authorizations)
    PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE. (authorizations)
    HEALTH, WELFARE & PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE. (authorizations)
    PLANNING COMMITTEE. (authorizations)
  • April 22, 2008
    PUBLIC PARTICIPATION (light)
    Resignations, Appointments or Reappointments:
    Appointments: – Matthew Brovender Board of Health; – Julius Hayward, Parking Authority.
    MOVED FOR THE CREATION OF PUBLIC POWER COMMITTEE OF THE COMMON COUNCIL FOR THE PURPOSE OF INVESTIGATING THE FEASIBILITY OF A PUBLIC POWER SYSTEM THAT WILL PROVIDE RELIABLE ELECTRIC AT LEAST EXPENSE FOR THE RESIDENTS AND BUSINESSES OF THE CITY OF NORWALK, AND FOR ITS’ PUBLICLY OWNED FACILITIES AND ASSOCIATED PROGRAMS, WHILE PROMOTING RENEWABLE ENERGY AND ENERGY CONSERVATION AND TO HIRE A CONSULTANT TO LOOK INTO THE FEASIBILITY OF SETTING UP A POWER AUTHORITY AND REPORT BACK TO THE COMMITTEE AND ONCE THAT IS DONE, THE PUBLIC POWER COMMITTEE WILL DISSOLVE.
    AMENDED TO:
    THE CREATION OF PUBLIC POWER COMMITTEE OF THE COMMON COUNCIL FOR THE PURPOSE OF INVESTIGATING THE FEASIBILITY OF A PUBLIC POWER SYSTEM THAT WILL PROVIDE RELIABLE ELECTRIC AT LEAST EXPENSE FOR THE RESIDENTS AND BUSINESSES OF THE CITY OF NORWALK, AND FOR IT’S PUBLICLY OWNED FACILITIES AND ASSOCIATED PROGRAMS, WHILE PROMOTING RENEWABLE ENERGY AND ENERGY CONSERVATION. TABLED
    FINANCE COMMITTEE
    RECREATION, PARKS & CULTURAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE
    RESOLUTIONS FROM COMMON COUNCIL
  • May 13, 2008
    PUBLIC PARTICIPATION (light)
    Resignations, Appointments or Reappointments: none
    HEALTH, WELFARE AND PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE. (authorizations)
    PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE. (authorizations)
    PERSONNEL COMMITTEE. (authorizations)
    LAND USE & BUILDING MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE. (authorizations)
    PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE. Approve proposed revisions in Public Works rates and fees.
    RECREATION, PARKS & CULTURAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE. (authorizations)
    CORPORATION COUNSEL. Authorization to Settle Claim: Jan White V. City of Norwalk (Executive Session)
  • May 27, 2008
    PUBLIC PARTICIPATION (substantial)
    Resignations, Appointments or Reappointments: none
    CREATE A SPECIAL COMMITTEE OF THE COMMON COUNCIL FOR THE PURPOSE OF ISSUING A REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR A STUDY OF THE FEASIBILITY OF A PUBLIC POWER SYSTEM FOR THE CITY OF NORWALK. PROPOSALS FOR THE STUDY SHALL BE SUBMITTED TO THE SPECIAL COMMITTEE FOR REVIEW AND RECOMMENDATION. RESULTS OF THE FEASIBILITY STUDY SHALL BE SUBMITTED TO THE SPECIAL COMMITTEE WHO WILL REVIEW IT AND MAKE A RECOMMENDATION TO THE LAND USE AND BUILDING MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE. THE SPECIAL COMMITTEE SHALL DISBAND UPON THE ISSUANCE OF A REPORT, OR OCTOBER 31, 2008, WHICHEVER IS EARLIER.
    RECREATION, PARKS & CULTURAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE. (authorizations)
    LAND USE & BUILDING MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE. (authorizations)
    HEALTH, WELFARE & PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE. (authorizations)
    RECREATION, PARKS & CULTURAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE. (additional authorizations)
    NOTE: Minutes are incomplete.
  • June 10, 2008
    PUBLIC PARTICIPATION (substantial)
    Resignations, Appointments or Reappointments:
    Resignations: – David Murchie, Norwalk Facilities Construction Committee
    Appointments: – Lewis Clark Water Pollution Control Authority
    APPROVE APPOINTMENT OF ASSOCIATE CORPORATION COUNSEL, BRIAN MCCANN.
    BOARD OF ESTIMATE & TAXATION. (Resolved)
    FINANCE COMMITTEE. (approvals, resolutions and authorizations)
    PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE. (authorizations)
    RECREATION, PARKS AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE. (authorizations)
    PLANNING COMMITTEE. (approvals)
    FINANCE COMMITTEE)(additional Resolutions)
    PUBLIC WORKS. (authorizations)
    PLANNING COMMITTEE. Approval of the Norwalk Master Plan of Conservation and Development.
    NOTE: Minutes are incomplete.
  • June 24, 2008
    PUBLIC PARTICIPATION (substantial)
    Resignations, Appointments or Reappointments:
    Reappointment: Frederic Gilden, Comptroller, City of Norwalk
    FINANCE COMMITTEE. (authorizations)
    LAND USE & BUILDING MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE. (authorizations)
    RECREATION, PARKS & CULTURAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE. (authorizations)
    PLANNING COMMITTEE. (authorizations)
    APPROVAL OF THE STATE OF CONNECTICUT PERSONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT.
    FINANCE COMMITTEE. Approve FY 2008-09 WPCA (Water Pollution Control Authority) Operating Budget.
    LAND USE AND BUILDING MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE. (authorizations)
    NOTE: Minutes are incomplete.
  • July 08, 2008
    PUBLIC PARTICIPATION (substantial)
    Resignations, Appointments or Reappointments:
    Appointments: -Richard Stumpf, Fair Rent Commission; -Victor Cavallo, Planning Commission; -Joel Zaremby, Planning Commission;
    Reappointment: -Frances DiMeglio, Planning Commission; -Donald Nelson Tree Advisory Committee; -Richard Whitehead, Tree Advisory Committee.
    Mr. Krummel said that he did not know why Leigh Grant was not being reappointed to the Planning Commission. He said that Ms. Grant was an ex-officio of SWRPA and that Ms. Grant had done yeoman work to make the Master Plan workable. He said that when valuable people are not reappointed, the City suffers.
    Ms. Lindstrom said that she had observed Ms. Grant at the Planning Commission and she was also a liaison at SWRPA. She said that it was disappointing to have Ms. Grant only serve one term. Ms. Lindstrom said, like Mr. Krummel, she had been shocked to discover that Ms. Grant was not reappointed.
    Mr. Kydes then said that he was on the Planning Commission from 1999 to 2005 and also served with SWRPA. He said that he would hope that his fellow Council members would remember that he was not offered reappointment during the former administration. He said that it would be important to allow the Mayor in his infinite wisdom to choose whom to appoint to the various Boards and Commissions.
    Mr. Krummel said that Lee Levey wanted to continue serving and had only served for two years. He then repeated that Mr. Levey, who was an architect and well versed in historical aspect, was a valuable asset and a serious loss to the City.
    Ms. Brown said that while the Mayor was most charming and wise, she would like to have the process clarified. She then asked why the Mayor had replaced Mr. Levey. The Mayor replied that his explanation for his actions would be made during his remarks.
    Ms. Lindstrom said that she agreed with Mr. Krummel.
    BOARD OF ESTIMATE AND TAXATION (Resolved)
    CORPORATION COUNSEL. Authorization to settle claim: Garzon v. City of Norwalk CONSENT TO MOVE TO THE END OF THE MEETING FOR EXECUTIVE SESSION.
    FINANCE COMMITTEE. (authorizations)
    PLANNING COMMITTEE. (authorizations)
    PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE. (authorizations)
    LAND USE AND BUILDING MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE. (authorizations)
    BOARD OF ESTIMATE AND TAXATION. (authorizations)
    RESOLVED, that a sum not to exceed $61,270 be and the same is hereby transferred from Contingency to the Department of Public Works to pay a deficit in the Fleet Services Account. (Account No. 01-4045-5461)
    PLANNING COMMITTEE
    AUTHORIZE THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY TO GIVE ALL REQUIRED STATE NOTIFICATION AND FURTHER AUTHORIZE THE AGENCY TO GO BACK TO THE DEVELOPER AND DEMAND THEY MAKE A GOOD FAITH EFFORT TO NEGOTIATE OR RENEGOTIATE WITH EACH OUTSTANDING PROPERTY OWNER IN A FAIR, TIMELY AND ACCEPTABLE MANNER.
    THE MOTION TO APPROVE the public condemnation by the Redevelopment Agency of private property located at 16 & 18 Merwin Street located within the West Avenue Corridor Redevelopment Plan Area as granted pursuant to Public Act 07-141 PASSED WITH EIGHT IN FAVOR (MOCCIA, BONDI, BROWN, MCQUAID, BOLDEN, LINDSTROM, HEMPSTEAD AND STRANITI) AND SEVEN AGAINST (GEAKE, SUTTON, BONENFANT, SERASIS, HILLIARD, CONROY AND KRUMMEL).
  • July 17, 2008 (HEARING, Meadow Street and Crescent Street Transfer Stations)
    PUBLIC PARTICIPATION (substantial)
  • July 22, 2008
    PUBLIC PARTICIPATION (substantial)
    Resignations, Appointments or Reappointments:
    Appointments: – Kris Romano, Oak Hills Authority; –Michael Mushak, Zoning Commission;
    Reappointments: Thomas Aikenhead, Oak Hills Authority; – Mary Geake Fair Rent Commission; – John Church, Fair Rent Commission; – Robert Keyes, Zoning Commission; – Robert Hard, Zoning Commission
    VII-4. Authorize the Mayor, Richard A. Moccia, to execute an agreement with City Carting, Inc. for the operation of the Crescent Street transfer station and the transportation and disposal of solid waste for a term of five years, commencing on January 1, 2009, and for a sum not to exceed $13,668,605 (based on an estimated 23,000 tons per year.). Account No. 014042 5298
    Mr. Krummel moved to send AGENDA ITEM VII 4 back to committee for a vote at the next Council meeting.
    THE MOTION FAILED WITH A TIE VOTE OF SEVEN FOR (BROWN, SUTTON, SERASIS, BOLDEN, HILLIARD, LINDSTROM, AND KRUMMEL) AND SEVEN AGAINST (BONDI, GEAKE, MCQUAID, BONENFANT, HEMPSTEAD, STRANITI, AND CONROY).
    THE MOTION TO APPROVE AGENDA ITEM VII 4 PASSED WITH OF EIGHT IN FAVOR (MOCCIA, BONDI, GEAKE, MCQUAID, BONENFANT, HEMPSTEAD, STRANITI, AND CONROY) AND SEVEN AGAINST (BROWN, SUTTON, SERASIS, BOLDEN, HILLIARD, LINDSTROM, AND KRUMMEL).
    NOTE: REPUBLICAN MAYOR MOCCIA rushed to sign the contract with City Carting & Recycling, Inc. Monday, August 4, 2008 without further consideration for any impact on Crescent street. CRESCENT STREET RESIDENTS DESERVE BETTER.
  • August 12, 2008
    PUBLIC PARTICIPATION (light)
    Resignations, Appointments or Reappointments:
    Resignations: – Victor Cavallo Norwalk Parking Authority; – James Murphy, Norwalk Pension Board
    THE MOTION TO Authorize the Mayor, Richard A. Moccia, to execute an agreement with UHY Advisors, Inc. to perform a preliminary feasibility study on the creation of a Public Power Authority in the City of Norwalk for an amount not to exceed $50,000. (Account No. 01-4030-5298)
    PASSED WITH TEN IN FAVOR (BONDI, GEAKE, BONENFANT, BOLDEN, HILLIARD, LINDSTROM, HEMPSTEAD, STRANITI, CONROY AND KRUMMEL) AND THREE AGAINST (SUTTON, SERASIS AND BROWN).
    HEALTH, WELFARE & PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE. (authorizations)
    RECREATION, PARKS & CULTURAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE. (authorizations)
    PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE. (authorizations)
    Health Welfare and Public Safety Committee. (authorizations)
    PERSONNEL COMMITTEE. (authorizations)
    July 8, 2008 Common Council agenda item VII.B.1, Planning Committee. (authorizations).
    EXECUTIVE SESSION. REV. BOLDEN MOVED TO ENTER INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION REGARDING THE ACQUISITION OF PROPERTY. THE MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
    REV. BOLDEN MOVED TO AUTHORIZE THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY to undertake negotiations with the private property owners listed on the attached Exhibit A and the Redeveloper.
  • September 09, 2008
    PUBLIC PARTICIPATION (light)
    Resignations, Appointments or Reappointments:
    Appointments: – Diana Paladino, Human Relations Commission
    RECREATION, PARKS & CULTURAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE. (authorizations)
    HEALTH, WELFARE & PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE. (authorizations)
    LAND USE ITEMS TO 9/9/08 COMMON COUNCIL AGENDA. (authorizations)
    PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE. (authorizations)
    HEALTH, WELFARE & PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE. (authorizations)
    LAND USE ITEMS TO 9/9/08 COMMON COUNCIL AGENDA. (additional authorizations)
    Resolution. JOINT RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF THE CREATION OF A NATIONAL AFFORDABLE HOUSING TRUST FUND
  • September 23, 2008
    PUBLIC PARTICIPATION (light)
    Resignations, Appointments or Reappointments: none.
    BOARD OF ESTIMATE AND TAXATION. Resolved.
    FINANCE COMMITTEE. (authorizations)
    HEALTH, WELFARE & PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE. (authorizations)
    LAND USE & BUILDING MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE. (authorizations)
    ORDINANCE COMIITTEE. (amendment)
    FINANCE COMMITTEE.Accept and approve the Report of the Claims Committee Dated: August 14, 2008 & September 11, 2008. (authorizations)
  • October 14, 2008
    PUBLIC PARTICIPATION (light)
    Resignations, Appointments or Reappointments:
    Reappointments:– Vicky Su, Human Relations; - Jerome Klein, Transit District
    Mayor Moccia read Rev. Bolden’s comments about her concerns regarding the Norwalk Emergency Shelter. He said that he will reach out to their Board of Directors to come up with a solution. He said that he wants to work with Rev. Bolden. Mayor Moccia thanked everyone for their kind wishes on his recent nuptials.
    BOARD OF ESTIMATE & TAXATION. Resolution.
    HEALTH, WELFARE & PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE. (authorizations)
    RECREATION, PARKS & CULTURAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE. (authorizations)
    PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE. Resolution for information only.
    FINANCE COMMITTEE. (authorizations)
    HEALTH, WELFARE & PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE. (authorizations)
    Authorize the Purchasing Agent to execute a purchase order, on behalf of the Norwalk Police Department, for the purchase of 182 Safariland Holsters for the above handguns for an amount not to exceed $23,308.00, subject to approval of Purchasing Agent as meeting the guidelines of lowest possible bidder. Funds to be taken from Account # 09093010-5777-C0436. Chief Rilling said that they are asking for a specific high security holsters; they can’t take anything lower. (additional authorization)
    MR. HEMPSTEAD MOVED THE FOLLOWING AMENDMENT: MOVED TO APPROVE AUTHORIZATION SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE PURCHASING DIRECTOR AND MUST MEET THE GUIDELINES OF THE LOWEST RESPONSIBLE BIDDER. THE VENDOR AND AMOUNT MUST BE COMMUNICATED TO ALL COMMON COUNCIL MEMBERS. (additional authorization)
    Authorize the Mayor, Richard A. Moccia, to execute any and all applications, agreements, documents, instruments, or amendments as may be necessary to apply for and accept grant funds and implement the Women Infants and children’s Program with the City of Stamford for the period October 1, 2007 through September 30, 2009.
    for the amount of $405,000. (additional authorization)
    RECREATION, PARKS & CULTURAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE. (additional authorizations)
  • October 28, 2008
    PUBLIC PARTICIPATION (substantial)
    Resignations, Appointments or Reappointments:
    Appointments: – Mary Geake, Alarm Appeals Board; - Bryan Meek, Parking Authority;
    Reappointments: Linda Guliuzza Assistant Corporation Counsel;
    RESOLUTION CONCERNING THE SPECIAL PUBLIC POWER COMMITTEE OF THE NORWALK COMMON COUNCIL.
    LAND USE AND BUILDING MANAGEMENT. (authorizations)
    PLANNING COMMITTEE. (authorizations)
    RECREATION, PARKS & CULTURAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE. (authorizations)
    RESOLUTION NAMING ROOM231 THE MARY T. “BEA”BROWN ROOM.
    Authorize the Mayor, Richard A. Moccia to enter into an agreement with Columbian American /family Entertainment, Inc. (C.A.F.E, Inc.) to hold their Annual Columbian Festival in Veteran’s Park to be held on Sunday, July 19, 2009 from 11:00am-8:00pm. Estimated attendance 3,000+.
    Authorize the Mayor, Richard A. Moccia, to enter into an Amendment to the Mathews Park Lease Agreement with Stepping Stones Museum for Children, Inc. (Museum) to include the following terms:
    Expand the boundaries of the Lease Premises to include area behind the existing old Police Headquarters as presented by the Museum in order to provide approximately 75 additional parking spaces, which includes 35 spaces that the city had agreed to provide as part of Amendment #1 executed in 2002.
    The Museum will be responsible for the construction and maintenance of the additional parking area.
    The additional parking spaces will be available for all park users.
    The city reserves the right to relocate/reconstruct the additional parking area in the future at the City’s expense
    The museum agrees to explore options for green features and/or permeable parking.
    Approve the Museum’s proposed building expansion plans as required in accordance with the Lease Agreement.
    Approve Land Use & Building Management Committee’s recommendation to maintain Area “B”, as identified on revised site plan dated October 20,2008, for playground and tennis court parking. Stepping Stones shall be obligated to implement such site improvements as directed by the City in the event that the Master Plan for Mathews Park is updated.
  • November 12, 2008
    PUBLIC PARTICIPATION (light)
    Resignations, Appointments or Reappointments: none
    Council President Bondi announced that Agenda Item VII B. 4 Authorize the Mayor, Richard A. Moccia, to execute an Agreement with CRW Systems, Inc. to provide permit and project administration software, data conversion, training, technical support and implementation for a sum not to exceed $150,000.00. Account No.03 0000 2602 would be sent back to committee.
    HEALTH, WELFARE & PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE. (authorizations)
    PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE. (authorizations)
    PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE. (additional authorizations)
    PERSONNEL COMMITTEE. Approve Affirmative Action Plan. Approve the Board of Education Administrator’s Contract.
  • November 25, 2008
    PUBLIC PARTICIPATION (light)
    Resignations, Appointments or Reappointments:
    Appointments: Joseph Santo – Zoning Board of Appeals
    MR. KYDES MOVE TO APPROVE MR. SANTOS TO THE ZBA.
    Mr. Krummel said that he would have to vote against Mr. Santo for the ZBA. He went on to explain the reasons why he objected to Mr. Santo being appointed. He stated that he was concerned that Mr. Santo was a Republican and was replacing a Democrat and that the balance on the Board would be unequal.
    Mayor Moccia said that he did not know where the reports were coming from but when Mr. Santo was on the ZBA, the problems that arose did not involve Mr. Santo. He pointed out that the constant refrain about party affiliation was not accurate because the majority of the Democrats on the Boards and Commission.
    Mr. Serasis said that he had concerns about the recent unanimous ZBA election a month ago of Ann Carbone as Chairman. He then asked why Mayor would replace someone who was unanimously appointed as Chair. The Mayor said that the previous mayors had decided who to reappoint and who not to reappoint. He also cautioned everyone that while they may disagree with decisions, the Council Members are not Zoning lawyers.
    MR. HILLIARD MOVED TO NOMINATE REV. BOLDEN FOR PRESIDENT OF CITY COUNCIL. MR. BONDI SECONDED.
    MR. KRUMMEL MOVED TO NOMINATE MR. DOUGLAS SUTTON FOR PRESIDENT OF THE CITY COUNCIL. He then listed Mr. Sutton’s past accomplishments. Mr. Krummel said that he felt Mr. Sutton would do a finejob of leading the Council. MR. SERASIS SECONDED.
    REV. BOLDEN RECEIVED 10 VOTES AND MR. SUTTON RECEIVED 5 VOTES. REV. BOLDEN WAS ELECTED BY THE COUNCIL AS THE NEXT COUNCIL PRESIDENT.
    BOARD OF ESTIMATE & TAXATION. Resolution.
    FINANCE COMMITTEE. (authorizations)
    RECREATION, PARKS & CULTURAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE. (authorizations)
    LAND USE & BUILDING MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE. (authorizations)
    FINANCE COMMITTEE. Resolution.
    LAND USE & BUILDING MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE. (additional authorizations)
  • December 09, 2008
    PUBLIC PARTICIPATION (light)
    Resignations, Appointments or Reappointments:
    Resignations: -Andrew Kyriadkides, Conservation Committee; -Joseph Santo, Parking Authority.
    Appointments: – Joseph Pramer, Pension Board of Trustees; – Emily Wilson, Conservation Commission
    Reappointments: Kathleen Clement, Board of Assessment Appeals; – Sheldon Miller, Board of Health; – Edward Tracey, M.D., Board of Health
    AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR, RICHARD A. MOCCIA, TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH DW TRANSPORT AND LEASING TO EXTEND UNTIL FEBRUARY 28, 2009 THE EXISTING AGREEMENT FOR THE TRANSPORTATION AND DISPOSAL OF YARD WASTE. ACCOUNT NO. 014042 5299
    PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE. (authorizations)
    HEALTH, WELFARE & PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE. (authorizations)
    PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE. Approve proposed revisions to the Department of Public Works Rates and Fees.

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Common Council minutes, 2009 (brief details included)

  • January 13, 2009
    PUBLIC PARTICIPATION (substantial)
    Resignations, Appointments or Reappointments:
    Resignations: – Chris Handrinos, Conservation Committee
    Appointments: – Edward Holowinko, Conservation Commission; – Thomas Dunlap, Historical Commission
    Reappointments: Matthew Caputo, Conservation Commission; – Jose Cebrian, Harbor Management; – Regina Krummel, Norwalk Public Library; - Mohan Tracey, Norwalk Public Library
    Council President Bolden announced her designee to the WPCA (Water Pollution Control Authority) as Ms. Phaedrel (Faye) L. Bowman.
    REV. BOLDEN MOVED TO APPROVE THE REINSTATEMENT OF THE SPECIAL PUBLIC POWER COMMITTEE TO EXTEND DEADLINE TO MARCH 31, 2009 TO ALLOW MEMBERS TO COMPLETE REPORT FROM FEASIBILITY STUDY AND TO ADD COUNCIL MEMBER LAUREL LINDSTROM TO THE COMMITTEE.
    HEALTH, WELFARE & PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE. Discuss and approve pending contract. EXECUTIVE SESSION.
    FINANCE COMMITTEE. (authorizations)
    RECREATION, PARKS & CULTURAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE. (authorizations)
    HEALTH, WELFARE & PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE. (authorizations)
    PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE. (authorizations)
    LAND USE & BUILDING MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE. (authorizations)
    FINANCE COMMITTEE. (authorizations)
    RECREATION, PARKS & CULTURAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE. Approve the proposed park sticker fee schedule including amendments to existing ordinances relating to Park Sticker Fees.
    PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE. MR. KRUMMEL MOVED TO SEND THE PROPOSED REVISIONS TO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS RATES AND FEES BACK TO COMMITTEE. THE MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
    EXECUTIVE SESSION. HEALTH, WELFARE & PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE. Discuss and approve pending contract.
    EXECUTIVE SESSION. PERSONNEL COMMITTEE 1. Approve Collective Bargaining Agreement on Successor Contract between the City of Norwalk and NMEA (dates 7.1.2008 – 6.30.2012). 2. Approve the 2009 Pay Plan Matrix.
  • January 21, 2009
    PUBLIC PARTICIPATION (none)
    Minutes for this meeting are included with the minutes for the City Council, 2009. PUBLIC POWER AUTHORITY COMMISSION. PRESENTATION OF CONSULTANTS ON DRAFT REPORT. (feasibility study in connection with the creation of a -Norwalk- public power authority and the second being the acquisition of the distribution/acquisition system)
  • January 27, 2009
    PUBLIC PARTICIPATION (light)
    Resignations, Appointments or Reappointments:
    Resignations: – Stuart Wells, Board of Estimate & Taxation
    Appointments:–Michael Kolman, Board of Estimate and Taxation; –Elizabeth Merced-Surapine, Human Relations Commission
    BOARD OF ESTIMATE AND TAXATION. (authorizations)
    LAND USE & BUILDING MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE. (authorizations)
    FINANCE COMMITTEE. ACCEPT AND APPROVE THE REPORT OF THE CLAIMS COMMITTEE DATED: JANUARY 8, 2009.
    PLANNING COMMITTEE. (authorizations)
    HEALTH, WELFARE & PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE. (authorizations)
    RECREATION, PARKS & CULTURAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE. (authorizations)
  • February 10, 2009
    PUBLIC PARTICIPATION (light)
    Resignations, Appointments or Reappointments:
    Appointments: –Mary Ellen Barrelle, Board of Assessment Appeals (Alternate); – Arline Cioffi, Board of Assessment Appeals (Alternate); –Tammy Langalis, Board of Assessment Appeals (Alternate); –Leigh Grant, Southwestern Regional Planning Agency; –Randy Napoletano, Norwalk Redevelopment Agency
    Mayor Moccia swore in Anna Duleep as a Councilmember to fill Mr. Sutton’s term. She was welcomed by the Councilmembers and was told that she would replace Mr. Sutton on all of his committees.
    Rev. Bolden spoke about the Homes for the Brave. She said that they Congressman Himes and other Legislators are seeking a location. She added that Mayor Moccia has given his support to this also.
    Rev. Bolden welcomed Ms. Duleep and said that she brings a wealth of knowledge and experience. Mayor Moccia said that Ms. Duleep was appointed to SWRPA and has agreed to continue to serve. Ms. Duleep said that she serves on their Environmental Committee and is thrilled that Ms. Grant was appointed.
    CORPORATION COUNSEL. Approve Addison, Sharonda V. City of Norwalk EXECUTIVE SESSION.
    PLANNING COMMMITTEE. (authorizations)
    PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE. Approve proposed revisions to Department of Public Works Rates and Fees. Blue bins fee. Driveway Permit and Inspection Fee. Encroachment Permits. Tree Permits. Returned Check Fee.
    PLANNING COMMMITTEE. Approve the proposed transfer of City owned property located at numbers 16 and 18 Merwin Street with the property to be conveyed to 16-18 Merwin Street, LLC, pursuant to the West Avenue Corridor Redevelopment Plan and to authorize the Mayor, Richard A, Moccia to execute all documents necessary to effect such conveyance.
  • February 24, 2009
    PUBLIC PARTICIPATION (light)
    Resignations, Appointments or Reappointments: none
    RECREATION, PARKS & CULTURAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE. (authorizations)
    FINANCE COMMITTEE. (authorizations)
    ORDINANCE COMMITTEE. (authorizations)
    PERSONNEL COMMITTEE. (authorizations)
    CORPORATION COUNCIL. (authorizations)
    CORPORATION COUNCIL. Resolution.
  • March 10, 2009
    PUBLIC PARTICIPATION (light)
    Resignations, Appointments or Reappointments:
    Appointments: –Eileen Brown, Parking Authority;
    Reappointments: –Nancy Burke, Fair Housing Advisory Commission
    Appointment of members to the Board of Ethics: Alice Allen, Rev. Marcellus Norris, Elizabeth Broncati, James Del Greco, Jack English, William Fitzgerald, Charles Stabinsky
    CORPORATION COUNSEL. Authorization to settle claim: Stephen Gall v. City of Norwalk. EXECUTIVE SESSION.
    PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE. (authorizations)
    HEALTH, WELFARE & PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE. (authorizations)
    PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE. (additional authorizations)
    Authorize the Mayor, Richard A. Moccia, to execute an agreement with Fred N. Durante for Project No. PM 2009-2, Proposed Bituminous Concrete Permanent Pavement Repair, for a sum not to exceed $276,740.00.
    Authorize the director of Public Works to issue Orders on Contract to Fred N. Durante for Project No. PM 2009-2, Proposed Bituminous Concrete Permanent Repair, for a sum not to exceed $27,674.00. Account No. 030000 2602
  • March 24, 2009
    PUBLIC PARTICIPATION (substantial)
    Resignations, Appointments or Reappointments: none
    BOARD OF ESTIMATE & TAXATION, Resolution.
    FINANCE COMMITTEE. (authorizations)
    LAND USE AND BUILDING MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE. (authorizations)
    RECREATION, PARKS, & CULTURAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE. (authorizations)
    ORDINANCE COMMITTEE. ADOPT THE PROPOSED REVISIONS TO THE NORWALK CODE CHAPTER 73A -PARKING AUTHORITY.
    ADOPT THE PROPOSED REVISIONS TO THE NORWALK CODE CHAPTER 45, ARTICLE IV- OUTDOOR DINING.
    Approve and adopt the Bond Resolution related to the financing of the West Avenue Corridor- Plan Area B Redevelopment Project, known as the Waypointe Project. The Bond Resolution is entitled: “Resolution Of The City Of Norwalk Making Appropriations For The Acquisition Of Certain Public Improvements Related To The West Avenue Corridor (Waypointe) Project And Authorizing The Issuance Of General Obligations Of The City To Meet Said Appropriations”.
    Authorize the Mayor to execute any and all documents and the City to undertake any and all actions related to said Bond Resolution in order to implement the financing provided for therein.
    BOARD OF ESTIMATE & TAXATION. Resolution.
    PERSONNEL COMMITTEE. (authorizations).
    ORDINANCE COMMITTEE. Adopt the proposed Ordinance Establishing the Waypointe Special Services District.
    PLANNING COMMITTEE. Approve of the Master Development Agreement By and Among City of Norwalk, Connecticut, The Norwalk Redevelopment Agency, and Waypointe LLC for the West Avenue Corridor Redevelopment – Plan Area B; and Authorize the Mayor, Richard A. Moccia, to execute on behalf of the City The Master Development Agreement By and Among City of Norwalk, Connecticut, The Norwalk Redevelopment Agency, and Waypointe LLC for the West Avenue Corridor Redevelopment – Plan Area B (the MDA).
    AMEND EXHIBIT H – MERCHANDISING PLAN – ANCHOR/SUPERMARKET.
    Resolutions and authorization for the West Avenue Project.
  • April 14, 2009
    PUBLIC PARTICIPATION (none)
    Resignations, Appointments or Reappointments:
    Appointments: –Josephine Deupree, Board of Assessment Appeals (Alternate); –Donald Overton, Board of Assessment Appeals (Alternate); –Harriet Petrides, Board of Assessment Appeals (Alternate);
    Reappointments: Bryan Meek, Parking Authority
    CORPORATION COUNSEL Authorization to Settle Claim: Jeffrey George v. City of Norwalk EXECUTIVE SESSION.
    LAND USE & BUILDING MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE. (authorizations).
    HEALTH, WELFARE & PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE. (authorizations).
    PLANNING COMMITTEE. (authorizations).
    PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE. (authorizations).
    PERSONNEL COMMITTEE. (authorizations).
    PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE. (additional authorization) Authorize the Mayor, Richard A. Moccia, to execute an Amendment to the Agreement with A. DiCesare Associates, P.C. for professional engineering services (survey, mapping and ancillary tasks) for the design of East Avenue Roadway Improvements for a sum not to exceed $54,360.00.
  • April 28, 2009
    PUBLIC PARTICIPATION (light)
    Resignations, Appointments or Reappointments:
    Resignations: Ellen G. Wink – Redevelopment Agency
    Appointments: –Lisa Cooper, Redevelopment Agency; –Ellen G. Wink, City Clerk (as of May 1, 2009)
    BOARD OF ESTIMATE & TAXATION, Resolution.
    LAND USE AND BUILDING MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE. (authorizations).
    FINANCE COMMITTEE. (authorizations).
    RECREATION, PARKS & CULTURAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE. (authorizations).
    PERSONNEL COMMITTEE. NMEA Tentative Agreement EXECUTIVE SESSION (Consent to remove from the agenda).
    HEALTH, WELFARE & PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE. (authorizations).
    Approve FY 2009-10 WPCA (Water Pollution Control Authority) Operating Budget.
    Rev. Bolden read a resolution from the Common Council honoring retiring City Clerk, Ms. Roman.
  • May 12, 2009
    PUBLIC PARTICIPATION (none)
    Resignations, Appointments or Reappointments: none
    PERSONNEL COMMITTEE. NMEA Tentative Agreement. EXECUTIVE SESSION.
    PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE. (authorizations).
    LAND USE & BUILDING MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE.
    Resolution: Reconstruction of Rowayton Avenue at Metro North Railroad Bridge.
    Authorization to Settle Claim: Caviola v. Norwalk, et al. EXECUTIVE SESSION.
  • May 26, 2009
    PUBLIC PARTICIPATION (none)
    Resignations, Appointments or Reappointments:
    Reappointment: –John Romano, Harbor Management; –Beverly Krieger, Housing Authority; –John Casagrande, Shellfish Commission; –Peter Johnson, Shellfish Commission; –Steven Colarossi, Zoning Board of Appeals (alternate)
    BOARD OF ESTIMATE AND TAXATION.
    Authorization to settle claim: Edward M. Bostic, Jr. vs. City of Norwalk EXECUTIVE SESSION.
    FINANCE COMMITTEE. (authorizations)
    LAND USE & BUILDING MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE. (authorizations)
    RECREATION, PARKS & CULTURAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE. (authorizations)
    PLANNING COMMITTEE. (authorizations)
  • June 09, 2009
    PUBLIC PARTICIPATION (light)
    Resignations, Appointments or Reappointments:
    Appointments: Paul Arcario - Historical Commission
    Reappointment: Gerald Foley – Purchasing Agent
    JAG POLICE ENFORCEMENT GRANT.
    HEALTH, WELFARE & PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE. (authorizations)
    PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE. (authorizations)
    PLANNING COMMITTEE. (authorizations)
    Public Works Committee (additional authorizations)
    Authorize the Mayor, Richard A. Moccia, to execute an Agreement with Deering Construction for Project RD 2009-1 West Avenue Roadway Improvements for an amount not to exceed $4,745,287.70.
    Authorize the Director of Public Works to issue Orders on Contract to Deering Construction for Project RD 2009-1 West Avenue Roadway Improvements for an amount not to exceed $474,528.77. Account No. Redevelopment Agency.
    Authorize the Mayor, Richard A. Moccia, to execute an Agreement with Deering Construction for Project RD 2009-1A Crescent Street Project for an amount not to exceed $621,053.95.
    Authorize the Director of Public Works to issue Orders on Contract to Deering Construction for Project RD 2009-1A Crescent Street Project for an amount not to exceed $62,105.39. Account No. Redevelopment Agency.
    Authorize the Mayor, Richard A. Moccia, to execute an Agreement with Deering Construction for Project RD 2009-1B North Water Street Project for an amount not toexceed $609,583.75.
    Authorize the Director of Public Works to issue Orders on Contract to Deering Construction for Project RD 2009-1B North Water Street Project for an amount not to exceed $60,958.38. Account No. Redevelopment Agency.
    Planting Maintenance Agreement with the Connecticut Department of Transportation related to the planting of trees along US Route 1 (Van Buren Avenue).
  • June 23, 2009
    PUBLIC PARTICIPATION (light)
    Resignations, Appointments or Reappointments:
    Appointments: David Westmoreland – Historical Commission
    FINANCE COMMITTEE.(authorizations)
    RECREATION, PARKS & CULTURAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE. (authorizations)
    ORDINANCE COMMITTEE.
    LAND USE & BUILDING MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE. (authorizations)
    PLANNING COMMITTEE.(authorizations)
    RECREATION, PARKS & CULTURAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE.
    Agreement with the Norwalk Seaport Association for the use of Veteran’s Park for their Oyster Festival.
  • July 14, 2009
    PUBLIC PARTICIPATION (substantial)
    Resignations, Appointments or Reappointments:
    Resignations: -John Church, Fair Rent Commission (Alternate)
    Appointments: -John Church, Fair Rent Commission (Regular); -Michael Chieffalo, Planning Commission; -Christine Names, Tree Advisory;
    Reappointment: –Jeannette Jean-Pierre, Fair Rent Commission; –Brenda Penn-Williams, Fair Rent Commission (Alternate); -Amy Bien, Maritime Authority; –Michael Corsello, Oak Hills Authority; –Vasilios (Bill) Kementzidis, Oak Hills Authority; –Walter McLaughlin, Planning Commission; -Donald Nelson, Planning Commission; –Peter Viteretto, Tree Advisory; –Larry Bentley, Zoning Commission; –James White, Zoning Commission; –John Tobin, Zoning Commission (Alternate)
    Letter from attorney Maslin on East Avenue Project.
    BOARD OF ESTIMATE & TAXATION. Resolution
    HEALTH, WELFARE & PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE. (authorizations)
    PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE.(Resolution and authorizations)
    Resolution: Fire Department.
    Resolution: Department of Public Works.
    Resolution: Employees Benefit Social Security Account.
    Resolution: West Avenue Roadway.
    Retract Resolution: West Avenue Roadway. Approve Resolution to replace. Tabled.
    RESOLUTION: REPLACEMENT OF METRO NORTH RAILROAD BRIDGE OVER EAST AVENUE AND RECONSTRUCTION OF EAST AVENUE. Tabled.
    FINANCE COMMITTEE. AGREEMENT WITH RICOH PROFESSIONAL SERVICES, FOR A PERIOD NOT TO EXCEED TWO (2) YEARS, FOR CONTINUED MAILROOM SERVICES.
  • July 28, 2009
    PUBLIC PARTICIPATION (light)
    Resignations, Appointments or Reappointments:
    Resignations: John Hamlin – Zoning Board of Appeals
    Rev. Bolden announced that in light of Mr. Krummel’s resignation from the Council, Mr. Hilliard had been appointed as the Majority Leader by the Democratic caucus.
    REV. BOLDEN MOVED TO REMOVE MR. BONDI FROM THE CHAIRMANSHIP OF RECREATION AND PARKS AND APPOINT MR. SERASIS AS CHAIR. THE MOTION PASSED WITH SEVEN IN FAVOR (BROWN, GEAKE, DULEEP, SERASIS, BOLDEN, HILLIARD, AND LINDSTROM) AND SIX ABSTENTIONS (BONDI, MCQUAID, BONENFANT, KYDES, STRANITI, AND CONROY).
    REV. BOLDEN MOVED TO APPOINT MS. LINDSTROM TO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE AS CHAIR DUE TO MR. KRUMMEL’S RESIGNATION. THE MOTION PASSED WITH EIGHT IN FAVOR (BROWN, GEAKE, DULEEP, SERASIS, BOLDEN, HILLIARD, CONROY AND LINDSTROM) AND FIVE ABSTENTIONS (BONDI, MCQUAID, BONENFANT, KYDES, AND STRANITI.
    Rev. Bolden then announced the updated committee assignments including the assignment of Mr. Geake to be added to the Public Works Committee, Mr. Serasis to the Ordinance Committee, and the removal of Mr. Bondi from the Public Works Committee.
    LAND USE AND BUILDING MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE. (authorizations)
    RECREATION, PARKS & CULTURAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE. (authorizations)
    HEALTH, WELFARE & PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE. (authorizations)
    RECREATION, PARKS & CULTURAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE. (authorizations)
  • August 11, 2009 (draft)
    PUBLIC PARTICIPATION (none)
    Resignations, Appointments or Reappointments:
    Resignations: Rev. Marcellus Norris – Ethics Commission.
    Appointments: Garry Bates, Jr. – Shellfish Commission.
    Norwalk Harbor Management Plan. (authorizations)
    LAND USE AND BUILDING MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE. (authorizations)
    PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE. (authorizations)
    Resolution: 2009 AMERICAN RECOVERY AND REINVESTMENT ACT (ARRA) NORWALK PAVEMENT PRESERVATION PROJECT.
    Resolution: Amended. REPLACEMENT OF METRO NORTH RAILROAD BRIDGE OVER EAST AVENUE AND RECONSTRUCTION OF EAST AVENUE.
    HEALTH, WELFARE & PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE. (authorizations)
  • August 25, 2009
    The Common Council’s August 25th, 2009 meeting has been CANCELLED.
  • September 8, 2009
    PUBLIC PARTICIPATION (none)
    Resignations, Appointments or Reappointments:
    Appointments: Paul Cifatte – Oak Hills Authority; Craig Pattengill – Fair Rent Commission (Alternate).
    HEALTH, WELFARE & PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE. (authorizations)
    LAND USE & BUILDING MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE. (authorizations)
    RECREATION, PARKS & CULTURAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE. (authorizations)
    PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE. (authorizations)
    PLANNING COMMITTEE. (authorizations)
    RESOLUTIONS FROM COMMON COUNCIL Supporting the Safe Routes to School Program Reauthorization Act
  • September 22, 2009
    PUBLIC PARTICIPATION (none)
    Resignations, Appointments or Reappointments:
    Reappointments: – Carol Frank, Human Relations Commission; – Daisy Franklin, Human Relations Commission; – Charles Pirro, Pension Board of Trustees; – Michael Sweeney, Pension Board of Trustees.
    BOARD OF ESTIMATE & TAXATION. (resolved)
    FINANCE COMMITTEE. (authorizations)
    RECREATION, PARKS & CULTURAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE). (authorizations)
  • October 13, 2009
    PUBLIC PARTICIPATION (3 speakers, no details)
    Resignations, Appointments or Reappointments:

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