AGENDA
CITY COUNCIL & WPC AUTHORITY
REGULAR MEETING
Immediately Following Public Hearing
Monday, March 20, 2022
City Hall Auditorium / Zoom
Roll Call Vote: Streets and Sidewalks Ordinance
Vote by the Board of Councilmen to adopt the proposed changes to Chapter 180 of the Code of Ordinances, “STREETS AND SIDEWALKS”, Section 180-2.
Roll Call Vote: Tree Ordinance
Vote by the Board of Councilmen to adopt the proposed new Ordinance, Chapter 181 “TREES, SHRUBS, AND WOODY VEGETATION”.
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 minutes from the Regular Meeting held on March 6, 2023.
Schedule a Public Hearing - Chapter 128 – Solid Waste
On the recommendation of the Ordinance Committee, vote to schedule a Public Hearing on April 17, 2023, to consider revisions to Chapter 128 “SOLID WASTE”.
EdAdvance Referral to Planning and Zoning Commission
Vote by the City Council to refer to the Planning and Zoning Commission, for a Section 8-24 review of a lot line revision and transfer of a portion of the city-owned parcel located at Map/Block/Lot (MBL) 118/016/010 to EdAdvance owner of property located at Map/Block/Lot (MBL) 118/116/009 as described in a memo from Mayor Carbone, Corporation Counsel, and the Public Works Director dated March 16, 2023, and Letter of Intent signed by Jeffrey Kitchings, Executive Director of EdAdvance.
#2 Fuel Oil
Vote to authorize the Purchasing Agent to enter into a contract for #2 Fuel Oil, if the price is no greater than 10% over the bid price as presented on March 20, 2023.
Small Cities: Project #143-SC1801-11-Energy Upgrades
On the recommendation of the Small Cities Subcommittee, vote to approve a Small Cities loan in the amount of $3,150 as the owner’s share of $19,766 for an Energy Upgrade Project at 31 Willow Street.
Licensed Environmental Professional (LEP) Services - 245 E. Elm St
Vote to authorize the Mayor to act on behalf of the City to award, execute and administer a contract agreement for Environmental Services at 245 East Elm Street to Verdantas of Middletown, CT in the amount of $197,900.Funding will be from the DECD Brownfield Remediation Grant, as further explained in Ms. Malanca’s memo dated March 15, 2023.
Northeast Reconstruction Project 2023.1
On the recommendation of the City Engineer, vote to authorize the Mayor to act on behalf of the City to award, execute and administer a contract agreement for the Northeast Reconstruction Project 2023.1 to Burns Construction Company, Inc. of Stratford, CT in the amount of $1,760,794, allowing for expenditures of up to $176,100. Funding for this project is from the Pavement Management Program Bond Fund, as further explained in Mr. Kundzins’ memo dated March 20, 2023.
Cyber Security Solution
On the recommendation of the IT Director and the Purchasing Agent, vote to authorize the Mayor to act on behalf of the City to award, execute and administer a contract agreement for the eXtended Detection and Response Security Solution to Xcitium Inc. of Bloomfield, CT in the amount of $22,000. Funding for this project is from the IT Software Account, as further explained in Ms. Zucco’s letter dated March 16, 2023.
Lien Releases
Vote to release the liens listed in the Corporation Counsel’s memo of March 20, 2023.
Tax Collector Refunds
Vote to accept the recommendation of the Tax Collector and authorize the tax refunds indicated on the list dated March 20, 2023.
Sewer Usage Refunds
Vote to accept the recommendation of the Tax Collector and authorize the sewer usage refunds indicated on the list dated March 20. 2023.
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