MINUTES VOL. 26 PAGE 264
REGULAR MEETING
CITY COUNCIL & WPC AUTHORITY
December 2, 2013
A REGULAR MEETING was held by the City Council & WPC Authority in the Auditorium on Monday, December 2, 2013.
Those in attendance included Mayor Elinor Carbone, Corporation Counsel Raymond Rigat and City Councilors Paul Cavagnero, Gregg Cogswell, Anne Ruwet, Christopher Anderson, Paul Samele and Drake Waldron. Also present were Atty. Samuel Slaiby, Fire Chief Gary Brunoli, Zoning Enforcement Officer Kimberly Barberi, Comptroller Alice Proulx, Purchasing Agent Pennie Zucco, and Mayoral Aid Timothy Waldron. City Councilor Paul Samele was absent.
Mayor Carbone called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. beginning with the Pledge of Allegiance.
MINUTES
On a motion by Councilor Waldron, seconded by Councilor Cogswell, the Council voted unanimously
to accept the minutes of the Regular Meeting and Public Hearing held November 12, 2013. Councilors Anderson, Cavagnero and Ruwet abstained.
On a motion by Councilor Waldron, seconded by Councilor Cogswell, the Council voted unanimously
to accept the minutes of the Special and Telephonic Meeting held November 21, 2013. Councilors Anderson, Cavagnero and Ruwet abstained.
OPEN TO PUBLIC
On a motion by Councilor Cogswell, seconded by Councilor Waldron, the Council voted unanimously
to open the meeting to the public.
Alan Borghesi spoke about his efforts to attract a new business to his new building in Technology Park. He said the increased sewer connection fees could stymie these efforts. Mr. Borghesi asked the Council to consider a sewer connection fee discount similar to the 80% Tax Abatement currently offered.
Mayor Carbone asked if Mr. Borghesi was referring to the Enterprise Corridor Tax Abatement and he said that was correct. Mayor Carbone said she welcomed the opportunity to discuss this with Mr. Borghesi and do further research on the matter.
Mr. Borghesi noted that the benefits to the town go on and on.
ZBA APPTS. – J. Healy, K. Edwards
On a motion by Councilor Waldron, seconded by Councilor Ruwet, the Council voted unanimously
to accept the Mayor's reappointment of Jenn Healy as a regular member of the Zoning Board of Appeals, and Kenneth Edwards as an Alternate member, for five year terms expiring December 1, 2018.
TABLED: Police Dept. Mutual Aid Agreement
On a motion by Councilor Cogswell, seconded by Councilor Waldron, the Council voted unanimously
to table the authorization of the Mayor to sign the Western Area Regional Chiefs of Police Mutual Aid Agreement, pending Board of Public Safety approval on December 4, 2013.
GREENBRIAR OPEN SPACE PARCEL ACQUISITION
On a motion by Councilor Waldron, seconded by Councilor Ruwet, the Council voted unanimously
to accept the acquisition of the mitigation open space associated with the Greenbriar Subdivision, as approved by the Conservation Commission on April 12, 2013 and by the Planning & Zoning Commission on November 13, 2013 in a Section 8-24 Referral.
Atty. Slaiby explained that the Greenbriar development is building its last phase of 22 units with substantial wetlands in that area. He said the Army Corps of Engineers is concerned that a certain amount of open space be dedicated to the City's Conservation Commission and that it remain open through the years. Atty. Slaiby noted that a small corner goes over the Litchfield town line, and that he is prepared to make the conveyance.
ACTUARIAL SERVICES CONTRACT – Cheiron
On a motion by Councilor Waldron, seconded by Councilor Cogswell, the Council voted unanimously
to accept the Purchasing Agent's recommendation to extend the current actuarial services contract with Cheiron (EFI Actuaries) of McLean, VA, for the next two fiscal years for the contracted prices of $2,500/$17,750 and to authorize the Mayor to act on behalf of the City regarding the execution and administration of the contract.
SMALL CITIES LOAN PROGRAM:
On a motion by Councilor Waldron, seconded by Councilor Ruwet, the Council voted unanimously
to accept the Purchasing Agent's recommendation to award the Small Cities Community Development Program Administration to L. Wagner & Associates, Inc. of Waterbury, CT.
Councilor Waldron explained that L. Wagner has been our liaison for the Small Cities program since 1975, and added that he does a fantastic job.
NEW HARWINTON RD – San. Sewer Capital Imprv.
Acting herein as the Water Pollution Control Authority, on a motion by Councilor Waldron, seconded by Councilor Cogswell, the Council voted unanimously to approve the following payments from Fund #490 for the New Harwinton Rd. PS Upgrade.
DATE CONTRACTOR INVOICE# AMOUNT$ DESCRIPTION
10/23/13 Delray Contracting Req. #11 $8,803.67 Services provided through 10/23/13
11/8/13 Weston & Sampson 427164 $3,750.00 James St Sewer Replacement
11/8/13 Weston & Sampson 427160 $25,970.00 East Drainage Basin I/I Design
OPEN TO THE PUBLIC, AGENDA ITEMS ONLY
On a motion by Councilor Waldron, seconded by Councilor Ruwet, the Council voted unanimously
to open the meeting to the pubic on "agenda items" only. There was no one who wished to speak.
BUSINESS BY DEPT. HEADS
On a motion by Councilor Waldron, seconded by Councilor Cavagnero, the Council voted unanimously
to consider business presented by Department Heads. No business was presented.
BUSINESS BY MAYOR AND COUNCIL
On a motion by Councilor Waldron, seconded by Councilor Ruwet, the Council voted unanimously
to consider business presented by the Mayor and members of the City Council.
The Councilors congratulated Mayor Carbone and the newly elected and welcomed the new members. They said they are looking forward to serving this term.
Mayor Carbone echoed their sentiments saying it is a pleasure to work with all of them and she looks forward to the good work they can do for the City.
ADJOURNMENT
On a motion by Councilor Cogswell, seconded by Councilor Anderson, the Council voted unanimously
to adjourn at 6:45 p.m.
ATTEST: JOSEPH L. QUARTIERO, CMC
CITY CLERK
Respectfully Submitted,
Carol L. Anderson CCTC
Asst. City Clerk
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