City Council Minutes, February 2nd

Honorable Mark D. Boughton, Mayor

City Council Members

Mayor Mark D. Boughton called the City Council Meeting to order at 7:35 PM on Tuesday, February 2, 2009.

Present were Council Members: Philip Colla, Michael Halas, Charles Trombetta, Joseph Cavo, Jack Knapp, Duane E. Perkins, Benjamin Chianese, Peter Nero, Thomas J.
Saadi, Paul T. Rotello, Mary Teicholz, Sal Tumino, Robert F. Arconti,
Philip Curran, Nancy Deeb Damici, Gregg Seabury, Colleen A. Stanley,

Absent were Council Members: Donald Taylor and Fred Visconti were sick and Shay Nagarsheth and Bob Reilly
were out of town.

PRESENT: 17 ABSENT: 4

Jean Natale, Legislative Assistant; Robert J. Yamin, Corporation
Counsel and Laszlo L. Pinter, Deputy Corporation Counsel were also
present.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG & PRAYER: Matt Madden from Troop #9 led everyone in the room in the Pledge of Allegiance. Councilman Curran led everyone in the room in a prayer.

PUBLIC PARTICIPATION:

There was no one from the public wishing to speak.

MINUTES - Councilman Cavo moved to waive the reading of the minutes of the Council Meeting held on January 5, 2010 as Council members have copies and copies are also available in the
Clerk's Office, seconded by Councilman Perkins. Motion passed by
unanimous vote.

Councilman Seabury presented the following items for the Consent Calendar:

1 - Receive the communication and approve the appointment of William J. Mills (D), Bruce Lees (D), Craig D. Westney (R) and Matthew N. Rose (R)
to serve as members of the Environmental Impact Commission.

2 - Receive the communication and approve the appointment of Roberto Perez (D), Frank M. Reed (R) and Frances C. Ryan (R) to serve as members of
the Commission for Persons with Disabilities.

3 - Receive the communication and approve the appointment of Mary I. Principe, Brett A. DeWeese and Ellen Cavallo Buccitti to serve as
Alternate Members of the Charles Ives Authority for the Performing Arts.

10 - Receive the communication and approve request from the Registrar of Voters for the transfer of funds for line items 1060.5040, 1060.5315,
1060.5324, 1060.5334, and 1060.5601 totaling $23,800.00 for the purpose
of covering the cost of the Democratic Town Committee Primaries to be
held on March 2, 2010.

11- Receive the communication and approve the 18 month extension of time as requested to secure the required easements for Sewer and Water lines on
Reynolds Road.

14 - Receive the communication and adopt the Resolution authorizing the availability of funds totaling $6,250.00 for the City's share of the
Airport Grant and that said funds will come from "Maintain Airport
Account 9200.5511".

15 - Receive the communication and adopt the updated Resolution so that the City of Danbury may receive monies due from the State of Connecticut.

16 - Receive the communication and adopt the Resolution authorizing the Danbury Fire Department to apply for the SAFER grant which allows for
grant funds for a 2 year period to hire new firefighters and/or to
rehire firefighters that have been laid off.

17 - Receive the communication and adopt the Resolution authorizing the City of Danbury to acquire drainage easements at 91 Shelter Rock Rd as
described.

18 - Receive the communication and adopt the Resolution authorizing the City of Danbury Health, Housing and Welfare Department to accept additional
funding for its WIC (Woman, Infant and Children) program from the
Connecticut Department of Public Health. Additional funding is not to
exceed $45,276.

20 - Receive the communication and approve the Sanitary Sewer and Water Main Extensions for Gallagher Lane based on the positive reports from the
Planning Commission and the City Engineering Department and subject to
the eight steps as described.

21 - Receive the communication and accept the report of the Ad Hoc committee recommending to approve the re-establishment of the Flood and Erosion
Control Board and the Tarrywile Park Authority and refer it to a public
hearing.

22 - Receive the communication and accept the report of the Ad Hoc committee and approve the amended lease agreement with Wireless Edge
Communications, LLC subject to the approval of the Planning Commission, a
Public Hearing and proper postings as required by State Statutes.

Councilwoman Teicholz moved to accept the Consent Calendar as presented, seconded by Councilman Cavo. Motion passed by unanimous vote.

1 - COMMUNICATION - Reappointments to Environmental Impact Commission
The communication was received on the Consent Calendar and the
appointments approved.

2 - COMMUNICATION - Reappointments to the Commission with Disabilities
The communication was received on the Consent Calendar and the
appointments approved.

3 - COMMUNICATION - Appointments - Alternate Members to Charles Ives Authority
The communication was received on the Consent Calendar and the
appointments approved.

4 - COMMUNICATION - Donation to the Library
Jean Natale read the communication. Councilwoman Stanley moved
to receive the communication and accept the donation from the estate of
Jane Shalley Mansfield, deposit the funds into LIBRARYFUND.4651
Donations and send a letter of thanks. Councilman
Chianese seconded the motion. Motion passed by unanimous vote.

5 - COMMUNICATION - Donation to the Police Department - Defibrillator and Carrier
Jean Natale read the communication. Councilman Colla moved to
receive the communication and accept the donation of a defibrillator and
storage carrier from Danbury Hospital. Councilman Seabury
seconded the motion. Motion passed by unanimous vote.

6 - COMMUNICATION - Donation to the Police Department - NCIC Green Software
Jean Natale read the communication. Councilman Arconti moved
to receive the communication and accept the donation of NCIC Green
software from Law Soft, Inc. in exchange for testing and demonstrations
for other Connecticut police departments. Councilman
Seabury seconded the motion. At the request of Councilman Saadi and
Councilman Rotello, the Chief advised that there would not be any
ongoing licensing fees, training costs and transitioning interruptions
to critical services. The demonstrations would be handled by on-duty
dispatchers. In order to secure the donation, valued at $5,000, an
agreement would be entered into to serve as a demonstration site. Motion
passed by unanimous vote.

7 - COMMUNICATION - Donation to the Parks and Recreation Department - Dance Floor
Jean Natale read the communication. Councilman Knapp moved to
receive the communication and accept the donation for the installation
of a new dance floor at Hatter's Park Hall by Generation Floors.
Councilman Trombetta seconded the motion. Motion passed by
unanimous vote

8 - COMMUNICATION - Purchase Agreement - 2 Pumpers - Fire Department
Jean Natale read the communication. Councilman Curran moved to
accept the communication and enter into an agreement to purchase two
new Pierce Arrow XT Fire Pumpers. Councilwoman Teicholz
seconded the motion. Upon the request of Councilman Perkins, Chief
Herald gave an overview of the typical use of a pumper. Pumpers are a
primary response vehicle for fire, medical and other emergencies. They
are complicated machines containing among other things, a pump system,
computer, roll over protection and air bags and will meet the most
recent NFPA standards. Maintenance costs make it no longer cost
effective to continue to repair the current machines. David St. Hilaire,
Director of Finance, stated that the previous lease payment has retired
and he will conduct research to secure the best rate possible. The
Chief indicated that he would like to act as quickly as possible to
secure the best price. Motion passed by unanimous vote.

9 - COMMUNICATION - Adjunct Parking Lease - 20 Backus Avenue
Jean Natale read the communication. Councilman Cavo requested an
Ad Hoc with Corporation Counsel, the Director of Planning, Airport
Administrator, a report from Planning and a public hearing. Mayor
Boughton appointed Councilman Knapp, Councilwoman Teicholz and
Councilman Rotello to the committee.

10 - COMMUNICATION - Request from Registrar of Voters - Primary Funds
The communication was received on the Consent Calendar and the
transfer request approved.

11 - COMMUNICATION - Request for Sewer and Water Extension of Time - Reynolds Road
The communication was received on the Consent Calendar and the 18
month extension approved.

12 - ORDINANCE - Amendments to Traffic Code - Chapter 19
Councilwoman Stanley requested referral to a public
hearing.

13 - RESOLUTION/ORDINANCE - Health & Human Service Fees - Section 9-8 & Section 11-7
Councilman Seabury requested referral to a public hearing.

14 - RESOLUTION - Airport State/Federal Grant- Snowblower
The communication and Resolution were received on the Consent
Calendar and the Resolution adopted.

15 - RESOLUTION - Airport Funds - Miry Brook Road Area
The communication and Resolution were received on the Consent
Calendar and the Resolution adopted.

16 - RESOLUTION - Fire Department - SAFER Grant
The communication and Resolution were received on the Consent
Calendar and the Resolution was adopted.

17 - RESOLUTION - Storm Drainage Easement - 91 Shelter Rock Road
The communication and Resolution were received on the Consent
Calendar and the Resolution was adopted.

18 - RESOLUTION - WIC Grant - Additional Funding
The communication and Resolution were received on the Consent
Calendar and the Resolution was adopted.

19 - REPORT/RESOLUTIONS - Sewer Assessments
Councilman Cavo read the Ad Hoc Report. Councilman Cavo moved
to adopt the Sewer Assessment Resolutions for Kenosia Avenue Area, Payne
Road, Old Farm Road Area and East Pembroke Road/Wood Street.
Councilwoman Stanley seconded the motion. Motion passed by
unanimous vote.

20 - REPORT - Sewer and Water Extension -
Gallagher Lane
The communication was received on the Consent Calendar and the
sanitary sewer and water main extensions approved subject to conditions.

21 - AD HOC REPORT - Governmental Entities and Review
The communication was received on the Consent Calendar and the
re-establishment of the Flood and Erosion Control Board and the
Tarrywile Park Authority were referred to a public hearing.

22 - AD HOC REPORT - Wireless Edge Lease
The communication was received on the Consent Calendar and approved
with conditions.

23 - AD HOC REPORT - Amendment Code of Ordinance - Section 12-33 Shopping Carts
Councilman Curran read the Ad Hoc Report. Councilman Colla
requested referral to a public hearing.

24 - DEPARTMENT REPORTS - Police, Fire, Health-Housing & Welfare, Dream Homes, Public Works, Permit Center, UNIT, Elderly Services, Library

Councilman Cavo moved to waive the reading of the Department Reports as Council members have copies and copies are also available in the Clerk's Office,
seconded by Councilman Seabury.

Upon request from Councilman Saadi, Antonio Iadarola, P.E., Director of Public Works, stated that the manufacturer and contractor have made
modifications to the police station and its HVAC system at no cost to
the City since the building is still under warranty.

Motion passed by unanimous vote.

Mayor Boughton extended all committees. He advised that some committees would be sunset at the next meeting and new members would be appointed to
other committees.

Mayor Boughton appointed Councilwoman Stanley, Councilwoman Damici, Councilman Reilly, Councilman Arconti and Councilman Chianese to the
Education Budget Committee.

Mayor Boughton noted that some members have voiced concerns regarding members leaving or walking around on the dais. There is an ordinance in place
concerning this issue and he asked council members to keep movement on
the dais to a minimum.

As there was no further business to come before the City Council, a motion was made at 8:25 P.M. by Councilman Seabury to adjourn the
meeting, seconded by Councilman Trombetta. Motion passed
by unanimous vote.

Respectfully submitted,

Dorathea A. Gulya-Stasny
Recording Secretary

Attest,
Mark D. Boughton, Mayor