TO:     Mayor Eriquez and Members of the Common Council

RE:     Minutes of the Common Council Meeting held April 3, 2001

        The meeting was called to order at 7:30 P.M.  The Pledge of Allegiance and Prayer were recited.  The members were recorded as:

        PRESENT  Levy, Scalzo, McAllister, Saadi, Buzaid, Dean Esposito, Machado, Shuler, David Furtado, Arconti, John Esposito, Abrantes, Pascuzzi, Basso, Manny Furtado, Gallagher, Gogliettino, Michael Moore, Martin Moore, Saracino

        ABSENT  Smith

        20 Present  1 Absent

        Mrs. Smith was working

        PUBLIC SPEAKING        - William Knight, 6 Jandee Drive  spoke regarding the immigration committee.  Show some compassion and sensitivity

        The Mayor delivered his annual budget address

        MINUTES  Minutes of the Common Council Meeting held March 6, 2001.  Mr. Arconti made a motion to accept the minutes as presented and waive the reading as all members have copies which are on file in the Office of the City Clerk for public inspection.  Seconded by Dean Esposito.  Motion carried unanimously.

        CONSENT CALENDAR  John Esposito submitted the following items for the Consent Calendar:

        5  - Adopt the Resolution to levy the property tax for the Danbury Downtown Special Services District for the 2001-2002 fiscal year as described.

11  Approve the reappointment of Doris Pietras and Chad Sinanian, and the appointment of Debra LaJoie to the Commission on Persons with Disabilities.

13  Approve the reappointment of Matthew Rose to the Environmental Impact Commission.

14  Approve the reappointments of Francis Kelly and Albert Mead, Jr. to the Richter Park Authority.

15  Approve the reappointments of John Deeb and Frank Malone to the Planning Commission.

21  Approve the transfer of $635 from the Elderly Services Donations Revenue Account to the Commission on Aging budget as described.

22  Approve the request to adjust the Personnel Department budget as described.

23  Approve the transfer of funds for the Library as described.

26  Approve the transfer of funds for the Health and Housing Department as described.

39  Receive the report and approve the request to accept the road widening parcel and all other conditions as described.

40  Receive the report and approve the request to accept the road widening parcel as described.

42  Receive the report and approve the recommendations as described.

43  Receive the report and approve all recommendations as described.

44  Receive the progress report regarding a Façade Improvement Program.

45  Receive the report and approve the recommendations regarding traffic problems on Triangle, Cross and White Streets

        Mr. Levy made a motion to adopt the Consent Calendar as presented.  Seconded by Mr. McAllister.  Mr. Arconti asked that item 44 be removed.  Motion carried unanimously.

        1  ORDINANCE and RESOLUTION  An Ordinance Making Appropriations for the Fiscal Year beginning July 1, 2001 and Ending June 30, 2002 and a Resolution Levying the Property Tax for the Fiscal Year beginning July 1, 2001 and Ending June 30, 2002

        Mr. McAllister asked that this be deferred to public hearing and the appropriate budget committees.  Mayor Eriquez so ordered.

        2  ORDINANCE  An Ordinance Appropriating $500,000 for Public Improvements in the 2001-2002 Capital Budget and Authorizing the issuance of $500,000 Bonds and Bond Anticipation Notes of the City to meet said Appropriations.

        Mr. Furtado asked that this be deferred to public hearing.  Mayor Eriquez so ordered.

        3  ORDINANCE and RESOLUTIONS  Health and Housing

        Dean Esposito asked that this be deferred to public hearing.  Mayor Eriquez so ordered.

        4  ORDINANCE  Building Department Fee Scheduled

        Mrs. Basso asked that this be deferred to public hearing.  Mayor Eriquez so ordered.

        5  RESOLUTION  Downtown Special Services District

        RESOLVED by the Common Council of the City of Danbury:

        A RESOLUTION LEVYING THE PROPERTY TAX FOR THE DANBURY DOWNTOWN SPECIAL SERVICES DISTRICT FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JULY 1, 2001 AND ENDING JUNE 30, 2002

SECTION 1.  The sum of One Hundred Thirty Five Thousand Eight Hundred Dollars ($135,800.00) representing the gross appropriation for the City of Danbury Downtown Special Services District of One Hundred Thirty Five Thousand Eight Hundred Dollars ($135,800.00) for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2001 and ending June 30, 2002, and minus indirect revenues of $-0-, minus estimated available “Surplus” of $-0-, is hereby levied and assessed on all taxable interests in real property located within the City of Danbury Downtown Special Services District as set forth on the new tax assessment dated October 1, 2000 based upon a total net assessment of $66,748,100.00.

SECTION 2.  Accordingly, the General Fund tax rate for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2001 and ending June 30, 2002 with respect to said property interests within said District shall be as follows:

                             TAX RATE: 2.0345 MILLS

SECTION 3.  The taxes levied and assessed as herein provided shall be due and payable in quarterly equal installments on July 1, 2001, October 1, 2001, January 1, 2002 and April 1, 2002 except for taxes not in excess of One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) which taxes shall be paid on July 1, 2001, in accordance with the General Statutes of the State of Connecticut, unless said date shall have lapsed before the effective date of this resolution in which case the Tax Collector shall fix the date as if said date had not been fixed herein as provided by law.

SECTION 4.  The Tax Collector shall cause the said taxes above levied and assessed to be inserted on the tax rolls for the fiscal year beginning on July 1, 2001 and ending June 30, 2002.

        The Resolution to levy the property tax for the Downtown Special Services District for the 2001-2002 fiscal year as described as adopted on the Consent Calendar.

        6  RESOLUTION  Local Capital Improvement Program

        Mr. McAllister asked that this be referred to an ad hoc committee, the Director of Finance and the Director of Planning.  Mayor Eriquez so ordered and appointed Council Members Arconti, John Esposito and Basso to the committee.

        7  RESOLUTION  ARC Icesports Danbury, Inc.  WITHDRAWN

        8  COMMUNICATION  Appointment to the Police Department

        Letter from Mayor Eriquez requesting confirmation of the appointment of Gary Roger Guertin to the position of police officer in the Danbury Police Department.  Mr. McAllister moved that the communication be received and the appointment confirmed.  Seconded by Mrs. Basso.  Motion carried unanimously.

        9  COMMUNICATION  Appointments to the Fire Department

        Letter from Mayor Eriquez requesting confirmation of the appointments of Scott E. Newton and James T. Russell to the Career Division of the Danbury Fire Department. Mr. Levy made a motion to receive the communication and confirm the appointments.  Seconded by Mr. Scalzo.  Motion carried unanimously.

        10  COMMUNICATION  Reappointments to the Aviation Commission

        Letter from Mayor Eriquez requesting confirmation of the reappointments of John Ashkar and Thomas Prunty and the appointment of Charles T. Zilinek to the Aviation Commission for terms to expire July 1, 2003.  Mr. McAllister made a motion that the communication be received and the appointments confirmed.  Seconded by Mr. Shuler.  Motion carried unanimously.

        11  COMMUNICATION  Appointments to the Commission on Persons with Disabilities

        Letter from Mayor Eriquez requesting confirmation of the reappointments of Doris Pietras and Chad Sinanian and the appointment of Debra LaJoie to the Commission on Persons with Disabilities for terms to expire March 1, 2004. The appointments were confirmed on the Consent Calendar.

        12  COMMUNICATION  Reappointment to the Zoning Board of Appeals  WITHDRAWN

        13  COMMUNICATION  Reappointment to the Environmental Impact Commission

        Letter from Mayor Eriquez requesting confirmation of the reappointment of Matthew Rose to the Environmental Impact Commission for a term to expire December 1, 2003.  The reappointment was confirmed on the Consent Calendar.

        14  COMMUNICATION  Reappointments to the Richter Park Authority

        Letter from Mayor Eriquez requesting confirmation of the reappointments of Frances Kelly and Albert Mead, Jr. to the Richter Park Authority for terms to expire September 1, 2003.  The reappointments were confirmed on the Consent Calendar.

        15  COMMUNICATION  Reappointments to the Planning Commission

        Letter from Mayor Eriquez requesting confirmation of the reappointments of John Deeb and Frank Malone to the Planning Commission for terms to expire January l, 2002 and January 1, 2004 respectively.  The reappointments were confirmed on the Consent Calendar.

        16  COMMUNICATION  Donations to the Department of Elderly Services

        Letter from Director of Elderly Services Leo McIlrath requesting permission to accept donations on the amount of $145 for use of the Danbury Senior Center.  Mr. Saadi made a motion to receive the communication, accept the donations, credit the appropriate line item and send letters of thanks.  Seconded by Mrs. Basso. Motion carried unanimously.

        17  COMMUNICATION  Donations to the Library

        Letter from Library Director Betsy McDonough requesting permission to accept donations in the amount of $35 for the BOOKS line item.  Michael Moore made a motion to receive the communication, accept the donations, credit the appropriate line item and send a letter of thanks.  Seconded by Manny Furtado.  Motion carried unanimously.

        18  COMMUNICATION  Fire Union Contract

        Request for the transfer of $178,388 from the Contingency Account to the Fire Department Budget for the Fire Union Contract covering the period of July 1, 2000 through June 30,2003.  A certification of funds was attached.  Mr. Levy made a motion to receive the communication and authorize the transfer of funds in the amount of $178,388 from the Contingency Account.  Seconded by Manny Furtado.  Motion carried unanimously.

        19  COMMUNICATION  Budget Amendment  State and Federal Projects

        Letter from Superintendent of Schools Timothy Connors requesting a budget amendment to increase the State and Federal projects budget total for the current fiscal year to $13,188,703.  Mr. Arconti made a motion to receive the communication and approve the budget amendment.  Seconded by Mr. Scalzo.  Motion carried unanimously.

        20  COMMUNICATION  Request for Waiver of Water Bill

        Letter from Levi Newsome, Director of Museum of Operations for the Danbury Museum and Historical Society requesting a waiver of a water bill due to a broken water pipe at 47 Main Street.  Mr. Furtado asked that this be referred to the Director of Public Works for a report back within thirty days.  Mayor Eriquez so ordered.

        21  COMMUNICATION & CERTIFICATION  Reappropriation of Donated Funds

        Request from Director of Elderly Services Leo McIlrath requesting a transfer of funds in the amount of $635 from the Elderly Services donations account to the Commission on Aging budget.  A certification of funds was attached.  The transfer of funds was authorized on the Consent Calendar.

        22  COMMUNICATION & CERTIFICATION  Request for Funds  Personnel

        Request from Personnel Director Lynne Beardsley and Chief Examiner Julio Lopez that the approximately $17,500 collected from police officer applicant fees be reallocated to the Professional Services Line Item of the Departmental Budget.  A certification of funds was attached.  The transfer of funds was authorized on the Consent Calendar.

        23  COMMUNICATION & CERTIFICATION  Library Transfer of Funds

        Request from Library Director Betsy McDonough for authorization to transfer $2,438 from the Librarys budget into the Public Buildings budget to be used to purchase and install lighting in the librarys Audio Visual department.  A certification of funds was attached.  The transfer of funds was authorized on the Consent Calendar.

        24  COMMUNICATION  Request for Funds  Entry Level Police Officers
        WITHDRAWN

        25  COMMUNICATION  Request for Additional Personnel  Town Clerk
        
        Request from Town Clerk Michael Seri for funds to hire a clerk typist.  Mr. Levy asked that this be referred to the General Government I Budget Committee.  Mayor Eriquez so ordered.

        26  COMMUNICATION & CERTIFICATION  Public Health Inspector Upgrade

        Request from Director of Health William Campbell for a transfer of funds in the amount of $1,173 for a one step upgrade for the position of Public Health/Fair Housing Officer.  A certification of funds was attached.  The transfer of funds was approved on the Consent Calendar.

        27  COMMUNICATION  Department Shortages

        Request from Finance Director Dominic Setaro that the Common Council appropriate the sum of $757,300 to the various departments line items from the Citys Contingency Fund, Bond and Special Interest Fund, revenue from the sale of surplus vehicles and Fund Balance.  Mr. Levy made a motion to authorize the transfer of funds as described.  Seconded by Dean Esposito.  Motion carried unanimously.

        28  COMMUNICATION  Senior Center

        Manny Furtado asked that this be referred to an ad hoc committee, the Corporation Counsel, the Director of Finance, the Building Inspector and the Planning Commission.  Mayor Eriquez so ordered and appointed Council Members Levy, Gallagher and Saracino to the committee.

        29  COMMUNICATION  Request for an ad hoc committee  Emergency Communication System  WITHDRAWN

        30  COMMUNICATION  Request for an ad hoc committee  Safety and Operations at the Airport

        Mr. McAllister asked that this be referred to an ad hoc committee, the Director of Finance, the Airport Administrator and the Corporation Counsel.  Mayor Eriquez so ordered and appointed Council Members Dean Esposito, McAllister and Saracino to the committee.

        31  COMMUNICATION  Request for Renumbering of Stadley Rough Road

        Michael Moore asked that this be referred to the Director of Planning for a report back within thirty days.  Mayor Eriquez so ordered.

        32  COMMUNICATION  Request for Sewer and Water Extensions  5 Rose Street

        Mr. McAllister asked that this be referred to an ad hoc committee, the Director of Public Works and the Planning Commission.  Mayor Eriquez so ordered and appointed Council Members Pascuzzi, Machado and Basso to the committee.

        33  COMMUNICATION  Request for Sewer and Water Extensions  Mountainview Terrace

        Mr. Gogliettino asked that this be referred to an ad hoc committee, the Director of Public Works and the Planning Commission.  Mayor Eriquez so ordered and appointed Council Members Saadi, John Esposito and Martin Moore to the committee.

        34  COMMUNICATION  Lombardi and Short Streets

        Mr. Levy asked that this be referred to the City Engineer and the Corporation Counsel for reports back within thirty days.  Mayor Eriquez so ordered.

        35  COMMUNICATION  Request for Sewer and Water Extensions  Hillcroft

        Mr. McAllister asked that this be referred to an ad hoc committee, the Director of Public Works, the Director of Planning and the Planning Commission.  Mayor Eriquez so ordered and appointed Council Members Scalzo, Shuler and Martin Moore to the committee.

        36  COMMUNICATION  Road Widening Parcel  Shelter Rock Road

        Manny Furtado asked that this be referred to the Director of Public Works and the Corporation Counsel and the Director of Planning for reports back within thirty days.  Mayor Eriquez so ordered.

        37  COMMUNICATION  Request for Easement  7 Germantown Road

        Mr. Gogliettino asked that this be referred to the Corporation Counsel, the Director of Public Works and the Director of Planning for reports back within thirty days.  Mayor Eriquez so ordered.

        38  COMMUNICATION  Reliant Aircraft  Lease of Property

        Mr. Levy asked that this be referred to an ad hoc committee, the Corporation Counsel, the Director of Finance, the Airport Administrator and the Planning Commission.  Mayor Eriquez so ordered and appointed Council Members Buzaid, Michael Moore and Martin Moore to the committee.

        39  COMMUNICATION  Reports regarding Road Widening Parcel on Great Plain Road.  The reports were received and the request to accept the road widening parcel and all other conditions as described were approved on the Consent Calendar.

        40  COMMUNICATION  Reports regarding Road Widening Parcel  Plumtrees Road.  The reports were received and the request to accept the road widening parcel was approved on the Consent Calendar.

        41  COMMUNICATION  Petition for Acceptance of Hillside Road/Oak Lane

        Mr. McAllister asked that this be referred to the Corporation Counsel and the City Engineer for reports back within thirty days.  Mayor Eriquez so ordered.

        42  REPORT  Workforce Development Program

        Michael Moore submitted the following report:

        The Common Council Committee appointed to review a proposal for the creation of a workforce development incubator met in the Common Council Caucus Room in City Hall on February 27, 2001 at 8:05 P.M.  In attendance were committee members Michael Moore, Helena Abrantes and Martin Moore.  Also in attendance were Mayor Eriquez, State Representative Lew Wallace, Assistant Corporation Counsel Les Pinter, Welfare Director Debra MacKenzie, Larry Wagner, Kathi Barese Herron  TBICO and Sis Mitchell  WERAC and Council Members Dean Esposito, Manny Furtado and John Gogliettino, ex-officio.

        Michael Moore began the meeting by introducing a proposal to initiate the planning and implementation of a multi-purpose incubator for workforce development and job training in the City of Danbury.  Ms. Herron acknowledged the need for greater emphasis on workforce development, however, she questioned the difference between the proposed incubator and the State of Connecticut Department of Labor (DOL) mandated One-Stop Job Center currently located in Danbury.  Ms. MacKenzie argued that the City should avoid creating a program that would offer identical services currently provided by the State-mandated Job Center.  By limiting such overlap the City would avoid diluting the already minimal funds available for workforce development programs.

        A discussion ensued regarding the merits of the proposal and the possible first steps in creating the multi-purpose incubator.  State Representative Wallace and Mr. Wagner discussed possible alternative workforce development service providers and programs in the greater Danbury area.  Mayor Eriquez recommended the creation of a consortium of these workforce development service providers that would not induce high overhead costs.

        Mrs. Abrantes made a motion to create a working committee to develop a consortium of workforce development service providers.  Martin Moore seconded the motion.  The motion carried unanimously.

        The report was received and its recommendations adopted on the Consent Calendar.

        43  REPORT  Governmental Entities Review and Evaluation

        Mr. Levy submitted the following report:

        The Governmental Entities Review and Evaluation Committee met on March 13, 2001 at 7:05 P.M. in Conference Room 3C in City Hall.  In attendance were committee members Warren Levy, Manny Furtado, Martin Moore and C. Richard Hale.  Also in attendance were Council Members Paul McAllister and John Gogliettino, ex-officio.

        Chairman Levy explained that the function of this committee was to review various boards and commissions scheduled for termination to see if they are still functioning and serving the needs of the community.  He also read a letter from Mayor Gene F. Eriquez, attached hereto and made a part hereof.

        Economic Development Commission  Mr. Levy stated that this Board is inactive, but the Mayor would like to have it reactivated so that it can work with the Director of Planning to meet the goals of the new Plan of Development.  Mr. Furtado made a motion to re-establish the Economic Development Commission for a period of two years.  Seconded by Mr. Moore.  Motion carried unanimously.

        Parks and Recreation Commission  Mr. Levy stated that this is an advisory commission charged with evaluation recreational needs in the City.  They have had trouble having meetings due to a lack of a quorum.  It was suggested that this commission might be more active if the Common Council referred appropriate agenda items to it.  Mr. Furtado made a motion to re-establish the Parks and Recreation Commission for a period of five years.  Seconded by Mr. Moore.  Motion carried unanimously.

        Aviation Commission  Mr. Levy stated that Airport Administrator Paul Estefan submitted a report on behalf of the Commission.  This discussion was tabled until Mr. Estefan could join the meeting.  When he joined the meeting, he gave an overview of the responsibilities of the Aviation Commission and spoke about the Plan of Development.  Mr. Furtado made a motion to re-establish the Aviation Commission for a period of five years.  Seconded by Mr. Moore.  Motion carried unanimously.

        Youth Commission  Committee members felt that many issues could be referred to this commission if it were an active one.  Mr. Furtado made a motion to re-establish the Youth Commission for a term of two years. Seconded by Mr. Moore.  Motion carried unanimously.

        Commission on the Status of Women  Mr. Levy stated that it is his understanding that Congressman Jim Maloney has some issues he would like to refer to this commission.  Mr. Furtado made a motion to re-establish the Commission on the Status of Women for a five year term.  Seconded by Mr. Hale and passed unanimously.

        Housing Site Development Committee  Mr. Levy stated that Paul Schierloh submitted a comprehensive summary of the committees activities.  Mr. Moore made a motion to continue this committee for a five year period.  Seconded by Mr. Furtado.  Motion carried unanimously.

        Mr. Furtado made a motion to recommend that all appointments to the boards and commissions being reviewed be submitted to the Common Council within the next three months, commencing with the April 3, 2001 Common Council meeting; also, the Committee recommends that Common Council agenda items be referred to these boards and commissions as appropriate.  Seconded by Martin Moore.  Motion carried unanimously.

        The report was received and the recommendations approved on the Consent Calendar.

        44  PROGRESS REPORT  Façade Improvement Program

        Michael Moore submitted the following report:

        The Common Council Committee appointed to review a proposal for the creation of a façade improvement program for downtown Danbury met in the Common Council Caucus Room in City Hall on February 27, 2001 at 7:04 P.M.  In attendance were committee members Michael Moore, John Gogliettino and Martin Moore.  Also in attendance were Mayor Eriquez, Finance Director Dominic Setaro, Larry Wagner of L. Wagner and Associates and Council Members Dean Esposito and Manny Furtado, ex-officio.

        Michael Moore began the meeting by introducing a proposal to create a pool of funds that the City of Danbury may offer to business or property owners in the downtown Danbury Special Services Tax District.  Eligible businesses or property owners would use these funds for maintenance and capital improvements to the outside of their buildings.  The City would disperse these funds either as a grant or low-interest loan.

        Mr. Setaro described past efforts by the City to create a similar façade improvement program.  Mr. Setaro stated that, in the past, business owners were not interested in low-interest loans because of the restrictions attached to the loan.  Chairman Moore asked Mr. Wagner whether the City could utilize Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds, allocated by the State of Connecticut, to initiate a façade improvement program.  In response, Mr. Wagner provided an overview of the CDBG program and cautioned the City against using CDBG funds for this purpose.  Mr. Wagner also cited the Connecticut Main Streets program.  Dean Esposito asked for further clarification regarding the purpose of the proposal.  Martin Moore asked if the purpose of this proposal was to ensure a consistent design among facades in the downtown area.

        Mayor Eriquez reiterated earlier statements describing past difficulties encountered by the City when attempting to create a similar program.  Mayor Eriquez then discussed at length the Citys future plans for increasing business development and investment in downtown Danbury.  Mayor Eriquez finished his comments by lauding the idea for a façade improvement program regardless of the apparent difficulties and recommended that the committee work with the Citys Director of Planning and community leaders to fashion a workable program.  Mr. Gogliettino suggested a survey of downtown business owners to determine the demand for such a program.

        Mr. Gogliettino made a motion to leave the committee open for further study of the proposal.  Martin Moore seconded the motion.  The motion carried unanimously.

        Mr. Levy made a motion to receive the report.  Seconded by David Furtado.  Motion carried unanimously.

        45  REPORT  Traffic Problems on Triangle, Cross and White Streets

        Mr. Saadi submitted the following report:

        The Committee meeting was called to order at 8:20 P.M. on February 21, 2001 in the Third Floor Caucus Room in City Hall.  In attendance were committee members Saadi, John Esposito and Saracino.  Also in attendance were Director of Public Works William Buckley, Lt. Mulvey and Officer Brevard of the Police Department Traffic Division and Council Members Michael Moore and David Furtado, ex-officio.

        Mr. Saadi stated that he requested the formation of the committee to review traffic congestion problems at the intersections of Triangle, Cross and White Streets, hear the concerns of the residents living in those areas and have those concerns addressed by City departments with cognizance over matter related thereto.  Mr. Esposito made a motion to waive the normal committee rules and permit the residents in attendance to address the committee and other attendees directly.  Ms. Saracino seconded the motion.  Motion carried unanimously.  Mr. Saadi asked residents who had concerns to identify themselves before addressing the committee.

        Mr. Saadi proposed, based on reports and testimony before the committee, the following recommendations: (1) Add additional posted 25 mph signs on Triangle Street and Purcell Drive; (2) Add additional posted “slow children” signs on Triangle and Purcell Drive; (3) do not place additional “No Parking” signs on Byron Street at this time as there are already No Parking and Tow away zone signs in place; (4) The Danbury Police Department place Purcell Drive on its list of roads to periodically run radar/speed traps; (5) As there is no prohibition on “Thru” trucks on Triangle Street and Cross Street, the City conduct a study to determine the feasibility of prohibiting “Thru” truck traffic on both streets; (6) the City continue with its efforts to obtain the services of a new engineering consultant to work directly with the City in studying alternate plans for reconfiguring the intersections of White, Triangle and Cross Streets and Beaver Brook Road and White Streets; and (7) An official from the City and/or committee member contact AWD to request that its employees not park their vehicles on Byron Street or surrounding roads.

        Mr. Saadi entertained a motion to accept the recommendations.  Mr. Esposito made a motion to recommend approval to the Common Council of the recommendations set forth by Mr. Saadi.  Seconded by Ms. Saracino and passed unanimously.

        The report was received and the recommendations approved on the Consent Calendar.

        46  DEPARTMENT REPORTS  Police Chief, Fire Chief, Fire Marshall, Public Works, Health and Housing, Elderly Services, Building.  Mr. Arconti made a motion to accept the department reports as submitted and waive the reading as all members have copies which are on file in the Office of the City Clerk for public inspection.  Seconded by Dean Esposito.  Motion carried unanimously.

        47  Manny Furtado made a motion to add item 47 to the agenda, a request for an ad hoc committee to study possible improvements to Danburys Emergency Communication System.  Seconded by John Gogliettino.  Motion carried with Mr. Gallagher voting in the negative.

        Manny Furtado asked that this be referred to an ad hoc committee, the Police and Fire Chiefs, the Police and Fire 911 Supervisors, the Corporation Counsel, the Director of Finance and the Civil Preparedness Director.  Mayor Eriquez so ordered and appointed Council Members Manny Furtado, Abrantes and Saracino to the committee.

        Mayor Eriquez extended all committees.

        There being no further business to come before the Common Council a motion to adjourn was made at 9:17 P.M. by Dean Esposito.

                                                  Respectfully submitted,


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                                                  JIMMETTA L. SAMAHA
                                                  Assistant City Clerk


                             ATTEST:               _____________________________
                                                  Elizabeth Crudginton
                                                  City Clerk