DERBY BOARD OF ALDERMEN DERBY CITY HALL FEBRUARY 24, :00 P.M. MINUTES

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1 DERBY BOARD OF ALDERMEN DERBY CITY HALL FEBRUARY 24, :00 P.M. MINUTES The Honorable Mayor Staffieri called the meeting to order at 7:04 p.m. All rose and pledged allegiance to the flag. Roll Call Present: Barbara DeGennaro, Stephen Iacuone, Beverly Moran, Joseph DiMartino, David Lenart and Ken Hughes - President. Absent: James Benanto, Joseph Bomba and Scott Boulton. Also Present: Corporation Counsel - Joseph Coppola, Keith McKLiverty - City Treasurer, Richard DiCarlo, Mike Piscioneri - DPW Foreman, David Kopjanski, Phil Hawks, Fire Chief Bill Nicoletti, Andy Cota - Parks & Rec Chairman and Chief of Police Gerry Narowski. Public Portion Kelly Curtis - 22 Grandview Boulevard. Mr. Curtis is asking for a change where the parade starts and ends. There are safety issues involved. The suggestion is to have the parade always start on the slab in Shelton and ending it in Derby. There is more room to line up by the slab and the parade is getting bigger. Mayor Staffieri suggested the Parade Committee put something in writing to the. Dan Waleski - 21 Elm Street. Mr. Waleski wanted to recognize the passing of former aldermen James Allaire who was an excellent aldermen. Mr. Waleski also wanted to congratulate the City on the Sterling Opera House installation of the cupola and also the excellent appointments of Chief Gerry Narowski and Deputy Chief Scott Todd. Public Portion Closed. A moment of silence was observed for former aldermen James Allaire. Approval of Minutes - February 1, 2011 A MOTION to approve the minutes by Ms. Moran, second by Mr. DiMartino, Mr. Iacuone and Mr. Hughes abstained, all in favor. Motion carried. Additions, Deletions or Corrections to the Agenda The approval of vendor permit for Humpty Dumpty Ice Cream will be taken off the agenda as it was approved at a prior meeting. There is a list to remove twenty blighted properties to be put on the agenda under Committee Reports. There is discussion on 67 Minerva Street also under Committee Reports. Feb

2 A MOTION to approve the amended agenda by Mr. Hughes with a second by Mr. Iacuone, all in favor. Motion carried. Committee Reports Community Relations Addition to Blight List: Camptown Rd. A MOTION by Mr. Hughes to add to the blight list, second by Mr. Lenart, all in favor. Motion carried. Removal from Blight List Caroline Street Caroline Street 199 Caroline Street Caroline Street 8 Derby Milford Road Fifth Street 37 Hawkins Street Hawkins Street 103 Hawkins Street 210 Hawkins Street 44 Hawthorne Avenue Lakeview Terrace 151 & 153 Main Street 27 Paugassett Road 253 Roosevelt Drive 269 Roosevelt Drive 64 Smith Street 13 South Division Street Lot 27 South Division Street 4 Yocher Lane A MOTION by Mr. Hughes to remove, second by Ms. DeGennaro, all in favor. Motion carried. Mr. Lenart stated the Chronic Property Ordinance was discussed. The draft is nearly complete. Also discussed was the two properties at Academy Hill Road, abutting the reservoir. The committee decided to recommend to the board to not allow the homeowners to maintain the City property and to observe the posted limits of distance for what they can maintain. 67 Minerva Street - Mr. Kopjanski stated the property was placed on the blight list in It was then owned by Vintage Motor Cars. The owner shortly thereafter went bankrupt. The property was then vacant and soon became in a state of disarray. The blight lien was never placed on the property. In 2007, it was purchased by Broadbridge Hill Development Group. In 2010, Broadbridge Hill Development Group came to the Planning & Zoning Committee with a plan to convert 10,000 sq ft of the property into a commercial laundry at which time it was approved in May The deal fell apart. There was no activity at the property during the summer. Feb

3 A new application was submitted to Planning & Zoning this month to convert 4600 sq ft into a fabrication shop for metal railings, stairs, etc. In December 2010, a demolition order came from the Building Department for the portion of the property that faces 67 Minerva Street, because it has a dilapidated roof. The demolition order still stands and incorporated in the application for Planning & Zoning for the fabrication shop is the demolition order. The property is still on the list for blighted properties, however the fine could never be enforced by recording the lien on the property because of the change of hands. Mr. Kopjanski recommends taking it off the blighted list and putting it back on. The new owner could then be can be cited for violations on the property. A MOTION by Mr. Hughes with a second by Mr. Lenart to approve the removal of 67 Minerva Street from the blight list, all in favor. Motion carried. A MOTION by Mr. Hughes with a second by Mr. Lenart to add 67 Minerva Street to the blight list, all in favor. Motion carried. Mayor Staffieri announced Charles Sampson is the new Director of O.E.M. Department Reports Board of Education - no one present. Cultural Commission Mr. Lenart asks that the permits for Derby Day includes the fireworks display and selling items. Public Works -Mr. Piscionieri is here tonight on behalf of Mr. Culmo. Mr. Culmo wanted the Board to know the situation with dog excrement on the walkway and the green. Mayor Staffieri agreed it is a problem. Ms. DeGennaro has also gotten a number of complaints. Mr. Hughes stated it may come to banning dogs. Building Report - no questions on the report. Facilities Inspector Report no questions on the report. Fire Marshal Report - no questions on the report. Fire Department Report Discussion and Possible Action on the New Chiefs Vehicle. Chief Nicoletti introduced himself to the board. There were a couple of structure fires. There was a mutual aid call to Ansonia. There was a fire on Hawkins Street in January and today they went to Orange for a mutual aid for rapid intervention. During the blizzard of January 11, 2011, crews were put on, an engine was dispatched to accompany EMS ambulance calls. The department responded to hydrant duty. The library, parking garage and the schools also required assistance. On February 28th & March 1st there will be paid crews on site for the Ghost Hunters filming at the Sterling Opera House. An engine is out for repairs and there is a liability issue on a vendor who previously serviced the engine. Feb

4 Chief Nicoletti would like to get the title signed for the Chevy Tahoe to turn in for a Ford Expedition. A MOTION to authorize the signing for the trade in and the purchase of a new vehicle by Mr. Hughes, second by Mr. DiMartino, all in favor. Motion carried. A moment of silence was observed for the passing of Supernumerary Officer Nick Marcucio and Ed Tracz. Police Report - Discussion and Possible Action on a Bid Waiver for Select Telecom Inc. Chief Narowski is asking for a bid waiver. Last year, the police department was allocated $30, in LOCIP funds for an improvement of the telephone systems. The state bid price is $19, to replace the existing system. A second bid came in at $24, A third vendor came in at $13, The state bid price included soon to become obsolete equipment within six months. The lowest price also turns out to be the best equipment for the department. Chief Narowski is already approved for a bid waiver from the BoAT and is looking for a bid waiver tonight. A MOTION to approve the bid waiver for Select Telecom Inc. in the amount of $13, with the understanding that the payment terms will be addressed by Mr. Hughes, second by Mr. Lenart, all in favor. Motion carried. The waiver will be contingent on a unanimous vote including the absent members from tonight's meeting. A new European German Sheppard canine "DAK" was purchased. He is with the new canine handler and is being accustomed to his new surroundings. He should be out as a working police dog by early summer. The department will be conducting a written detective promotional exam on March with an oral portion to follow and a promotion shortly thereafter. The department completed a transition to narrowbanding. This is required by the FCC and funded under LOCIP. A new police officer was sworn in, Justin Walker on February Mr. Walker started the police academy on February Parking Authority Report - No one present. Salary Parks & Rec Director - Discussion and Possible Action - Andy Cota, Chairperson Mr. Cota addressed the board. The director's pay is well below the wage he should be getting. He is working more than 20 hours. The current salary is $15, a year. Mr. Cota is looking to make it at $20, A MOTION by Mr. Hughes to approve an increase of $5, effective July pending approval of the Board of Estimate & Taxation, second by Mr. DiMartino, all in favor. Motion carried. Feb

5 Refund of Excess Taxes requested - $5, Cinda Buchter, Tax Collector. A MOTION to approve by Mr. Lenart with a second by Ms. Moran, all in favor. Motion carried. - Waiver for Electrical Permits for Energy Efficient Improvements - TRANE, Co. A MOTION to approve by Mr. Hughes, with a second by Mr. Lenart, all in favor. Motion carried. Appointment of Representative to Administer Employees 457 Accounts. A MOTION by Mr. Lenart to refer to the 's Operating Sub Committee, second by Ms. Moran, all in favor. Motion carried. Re-appointment - Glenn Stevens and Albert (Duke) Misiewicz to the Planning & Zoning Commission A MOTION to approve by Mr. Hughes with a second by Mr. Lenart, all in favor. Motion carried. Re-appointment - David Ahearn - Lake Housatonic Authority A MOTION to approve by Mr. Hughes with a second by Mr. DiMartino, all in favor. Motion carried. Re-appointment - Joseph Moore - Derby Parking Authority A MOTION to approve by Mr. Lenart with a second by Ms. Moran, all in favor. Motion carried. Re-appointment - Michael Kelleher - Derby Redevelopment Agency A MOTION to approve by Mr. Lenart with a second by Mr. Iacuone, all in favor. Motion carried. Mr. McLiverty commended the Chief of Police for the onsite inspection by OPM of the Command Center. It was one of the quickest inspections. The state was very pleased. Adjournment - A MOTION to adjourn by Mr. Lenart, second by Ms. Moran, all in favor. Motion carried. Respectfully Submitted, Denise Cesaroni Recording Secretary ****These minutes are subject to approval by the at their next regular meeting. Feb