Common Council

Regular Meeting of the Common Council Wednesday, September 24, 2025 7:00 PM Council Chambers, City Hall, 2nd Floor, 27 West Main Street, New Britain, Connecticut NOTICE - The next regular meeting of the Common Council will be held on Wednesday evening, September 24, 2025, at 7:05 PM in Council Chambers, City Hall, 2nd Floor, 27 West Main Street, New Britain, Connecticut. In-person and remote public participation will begin prior to the regular meeting at 7:00 pm. Individuals seeking to join public participation remotely may join the queue beginning at 6:55 pm by calling 1 (339) 209-6176. Members of the public may attend meetings in person or view a live broadcast via the livestream link at https://www.newbritainct.gov/meetings or https://www.youtube.com/@CONBCT/streams 7:00 PM - PUBLIC PARTICIPATION CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL INVOCATION PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AWARDS, PRESENTATIONS AND SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS APPROVAL OF MINUTES RE: MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL MEETING OF AUGUST 28, 2025 AND REGULAR MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 10, 2025. August 28, 2025 Special Meeting Minutes September 10, 2025 Regular Meeting Minutes AMENDMENTS TO AGENDA PETITIONS  1. Alderman McNamara for the NBPD traffic division to conduct a traffic study and speed enforcement on Barbour Road. Residents say there is a need for warnings and enforcement to reduce vehicles going at high speeds. Petition 2. Alderman McNamara for the Department of Public Works to install a Stop sign at the corner of Dorman Rd and Miriam Rd. Petition 3. Alderman McNamara for the NBPD and/or other departments to conduct an overall traffic analysis of the Lewis Rd and Miriam Road area Petition 4. Alderperson Scott for the Public Works Department to reinstall the stop sign at the intersection of Lawlor and Lasalle Streets. It is currently on the ground and residents have safety concerns regarding the stop sign not being in place. Petition CONSENT AGENDA - All reports are on consent unless removed during the Common Council meeting. REPORTS OF BOARDS, COMMISSIONS, DEPARTMENTS AND LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEES: A. RE: CLAIMS FOR INJURY AND/OR PROPERTY DAMAGE. Report REPORTS RETURNED FROM COMMITTEE B. COMMITTEE ON ADMINISTRATION, FINANCE AND LAW AND PUBLIC SERVICES RECOMMENDATION FOR ITEM NO. 36914. RE: TAX MODIFICATION AGREEMENT FOR 125 COLUMBUS BOULEVARD. Report C. COMMITTEE ON PLANNING, ZONING AND HOUSING RECOMMENDATION FOR ITEM NO. 36912. RE: ACCEPTANCE OF PERMANENT EASEMENT FOR THE INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE OF TRAFFIC SIGNAL EQUIPMENT FROM MTP-1 CELEBRATION FOODS LLC FOR THE MYRTLE STREET COMPLETE STREET IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT. Report D. COMMITTEE ON PLANNING, ZONING AND HOUSING RECOMMENDATION FOR ITEM NO. 36913. RE: PURCHASE AND SALES AGREEMENT WITH RMS COMPANIES AND HERITAGE HOUSING INC FOR 125 COLUMBUS BOULEVARD FOR $500,000. Report RESOLUTIONS RETURNED FROM COMMITTEE  1. ITEM NO. 36914. RE: TAX MODIFICATION AGREEMENT FOR 125 COLUMBUS BOULEVARD. Resolution 2. ITEM NO. 36912. RE: ACCEPTANCE OF PERMANENT EASEMENT FOR THE INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE OF TRAFFIC SIGNAL EQUIPMENT FROM MTP-1 CELEBRATION FOODS LLC FOR THE MYRTLE STREET COMPLETE STREET IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT. J. MCNAMARA, M. MALINOWSKI Resolution 3. ITEM NO. 36913. RE: PURCHASE AND SALES AGREEMENT WITH RMS COMPANIES AND HERITAGE HOUSING INC FOR 125 COLUMBUS BOULEVARD FOR $500,000. J. MCNAMARA, S. BELOIN-SAAVEDRA Resolution NEW RESOLUTIONS 4. RE: PURCHASE OF TSI PORTACOUNT PRO 8048T RESPIRATOR FIT TESTING MACHINE FOR THE NEW BRITAIN FIRE DEPARTMENT. F. SANTIAGO, I. SANCHEZ, M. MALINOWSKI, A. RUSSELL Resolution 5. RE: PURCHASE OF UNIMAC WASHER PPE EXTRACTOR FOR FIRE STATION NO. 2 FOR THE NEW BRITIAN FIRE DEPARTMENT. F. SANTIAGO, I. SANCHEZ, M. MALINOWSKI, A. RUSSELL Resolution 6. RE: AMEND CHAPTER 2 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES TO CREATE A UNIFORM TERM OF OFFICE FOR DEPARTMENT HEADS. C. SCOTT Resolution 7. RE: EVERY KID COUNTS AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM AT LINCOLN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL. F. SANTIAGO, I. SANCHEZ, C. SCOTT, S. BELOIN-SAAVEDRA, J. HARGRAVES, M. MALINOWSKI Resolution 8. RE: APPOINTMENT OF JUSTIN DORSEY AS DIRECTOR OF PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT. R. SMEDLEY Resolution 9. RE: CRACK SEALING OF VARIOUS CITY STREETS AND ROAD 2025 FOR THE NEW BRITAIN PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT. J. MCNAMARA, M. MALINOWSKI Resolution 10. RE: AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT WITH HEMLOCK CONSTRUCTION FOR $466,439.49 FOR THE STANLEY LOOP TRAIL NEIGHBORHOOD CONNECTION PROJECT.. J. MCNAMARA, M. MALINOWSKI Resolution  11. RE: FISCAL YEAR 2024- 2025 BUDGET TRANSFER AND AMENDMENT– GENERAL FUND. F. SANTIAGO, J. MCNAMARA, I. SANCHEZ, R. SMEDLEY Resolution UNFINISHED BUSINESS RE: UNFINISHED BUSINESS Unfinished Business ADJOURNMENT