City Council & WPCA Regular Meeting

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Tuesday, February 22, 2022 - 6:30pm

AGENDA

CITY COUNCIL & WPC AUTHORITY

REGULAR MEETING

6:30 p.m.

Tuesday, February 22, 2022

City Hall Auditorium / Zoom

Attendance by Zoom or in-person.  Instructions for joining by Zoom are available online at: www.torringtonct.org/zoom

 

Meeting ID: 842 9600 7817| Passcode: 06790 | Call-in phone number: 1 (646) 558-8656

 

Meeting Access Link:

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84296007817?pwd=enZyNEJkUUp4VVdxS0UrMk1IRGh2QT09

 

Comments from the public: Written comments that are sent electronically to city_clerk@torringtonct.org or by mail to the City Clerk’s Office, 140 Main St., Torrington, CT 06790 will be forwarded to the City Council for their review.

Public Comment: (in-person only)

Vote to open the meeting to the public, in accordance with Section 4(e) of the City Council & WPCA Meeting Rules of Procedure.

Approve Minutes

Vote to accept the meeting minutes from February 7, 2022.

Review ARPA Strategic Funding

ARPA Funding

Extension of the Collective Bargaining Agreement

In accordance with C.G.S. §7-474(b), discussion and possible vote on the one-year extension of the Collective Bargaining Agreement by and between the City of Torrington and the United Public Service Employees Union Local 424-Unit 78, City Supervisory Employees for the period from July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2023, as described in Attorney LaMere’s letter dated February 18, 2022.

Project #143-SC1801-14-Roof

Vote to rescind the January 13, 2022 vote authorizing payment of $15,510 to A&E Services Group of Cheshire, CT, and on the recommendation on Small Cities Committee, vote to authorize a payment of $15,510 to Lecla Home Improvement & Roofing Inc, for the installation of a new roof at 89 Blake St.

Project #143-SC1801-10-Roof

On the recommendation of the Small Cities Committee, vote to approve a payment of $9,600 to A-Preferred Roofing & Construction, for the installation of a new roof at 230 Aetna Ave.

Bid for Gas, Diesel & #2 Fuel

Vote to authorize the Purchasing Agent to enter into a contract for Diesel Fuel, #2 Fuel Oil, and Gasoline, if the price is no greater than 10% over the bid price as presented on February 22, 2022.

a. Diesel Fuel

b. #2 Fuel Oil

c. Gasoline

Demolition of House at 590 Newfield Spring Road

Vote by City Council to accept the recommendation of the Facilities Manager and Purchasing Agent and award the contract for the Demolition of the house located at 590 Newfield Spring Road, Torrington CT to Cherry Hill, Inc., of North Branford, CT for $16,900.00 and authorize the Mayor to act on behalf of the city regarding the execution of the contract agreement.

Christmas Village Lots Environmental Services

Vote to award the Christmas Village Lots Environmental Services to GZA GeoEnvironmental, Inc., of Glastonbury, CT for $21,100 with the option to include an Additional Phase III Environmental Site Assessment for approximately $7,300 and Ground Penetrating Radar for approximately $1,000 as needed to complete the Remedial Action Plan. Funding will be from Sue Grossman Project – OPM Smart Growth Grant.

Building Departments Reports

Vote to accept the Building Departments Reports from January 2022.

Sewer Use Lien Release:

Vote to release the sewer use liens in Corporation Counsel’s memo of February 22, 2022, regarding the Release of Liens.

Tax Collector Refunds:

Vote to accept the recommendation of the Tax Collector and authorize the tax refunds indicated on the list dated February 22, 2022.

Sewer Usage Refunds:

Vote to accept the recommendation of the Tax Collector and authorize the sewer usage refunds indicated on the list dated February 22, 2022.

Business by Dept. Heads

Business by Mayor & Members

Public Comment (in-person only)

Vote to open the meeting to the public to comment on agenda items only.

Adjournment