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- Proclamation: Suspended the rules and added a Juneteenth proclamation to the agenda; council adopted the proclamation declaring June 2025 as Juneteenth in Norwich (suspension and proclamation adoption recorded 7-0).

- Petitions and communications: Received resignations from the Fair Rent Commission and the Senior Affairs Committee and formally acknowledged them (received 7-0). Council members offered brief thanks to departing members.

- Minutes: Adopted the minutes for May 5, May 19 and the May 12 second budget public hearing (adopted 7-0).

- New business resolutions (numbering follows the council agenda):
1) Authorize the city manager to enter into a real estate listing agreement (resolution adopted 7-0).
2) Authorize the city manager to enter into a real estate agreement for 125 Tallman Street (resolution adopted 7-0). A public commenter urged that Tallman Street be repaired before listing to improve sale value.
3) Authorize the city manager to enter into a real estate listing agreement for 29 Division Street (resolution adopted 7-0).
4) Authorize the tax collector to auction 28 Cedar Street to a bidding property owner (resolution adopted 7-0).
5) Approve the NAGE Public Works Employees collective bargaining unit agreement and related FY25–26 budget changes; council discussion noted the action is effectively zero-sum with $65,976 coming from contingency to cover costs above budgeted amounts (resolution adopted 7-0).
6) Authorize the city manager to grant Creative LLC permission to sell beer and wine at the Rose Arts Festival (06/28/2025 at Chelsea Parade) (resolution adopted 7-0).
7) Support filing an application to the Community Investment Fund (CIF) for the Historic Lower Broadway revitalization project (adopted 7-0). (Separate article covers project details.)
8) Support filing application for the North Fontaine Field Improvement and Senior Center Access Project and authorize contract execution (adopted 7-0). (Separate article covers project details.)

- Executive session: The council voted to enter executive session pursuant to Connecticut General Statute section 1-200, subsection 6, and related statutory language cited on the record, to discuss collective bargaining strategy and real-estate negotiations. City staff invited to participate included the city manager, comptroller, director of planning and neighborhood services, and corporation counsel. The council returned to public session and stated that no votes were taken during executive session.

- Adjournment: Motion to adjourn adopted 7-0.

The council recorded unanimous support on all items listed above; items 7 and 8 (CIF applications) and the capital reallocation (discussed separately) involved substantive discussion and are the subject of separate council action or reporting.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","2025-06-02 Council Meeting","oneSentenceSummary","The council adopted eight new-business resolutions and several routine items unanimously (7-0), including real-estate listings, an auction authorization, a collective bargaining budget change, a beer-and-wine permit for a festival, and receipt of resignations; the body also approved a Juneteenth proclamation and later entered executive session.","taxTitle","Norwich, New London County, Connecticut","taxId",4639,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":75,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":76,"_41":77,"_43":78,"_45":79,"_46":80,"_48":81,"_50":82,"_52":83,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":84,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":85,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":67,"_71":72,"_73":72},6530752,"Council authorizes manager to execute contracts for North Fontaine Field improvement after confirming CIF funding",357,2362000,2719000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3639598-0f39258d8af338c51024cb10078b6fb7&start=2362&end=2719","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3639598-0f39258d8af338c51024cb10078b6fb7/thumbnail_2362000.jpg","/articles/6530752/Norwich/New-London-County/Connecticut/Council-authorizes-manager-to-execute-contracts-for-North-Fontaine-Field-improvement-after-confirming-CIF-funding","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6530752-7c2ee527e520b248f99173c3ba72aade/orig.mp4?Expires=1771160100&Signature=FJTfogvZwaNGsGGW8W5mDcHD8zp5iXzgMsi-br8QJe0Sf7OViokkHkv4To-F4E8Rf0YoQOt8K8HBxxeYZ68104w6eai6AcWyeAhyzgQjyLqrdW8RrarigRSUPc5LG0nL4y~KQezAuGdMBWTO-7Q8ZTzj-iUBsPWY7sVJKjOadV~RiyxscBmOVQgB2B4vo806x~EPM~8nkRtYgavYNFntIPtS0kxAPAke5kpOA22oPb0e5k5q4Uj4lB~~tD~5H51B4YMFSLNkEAJDpvvfwbeZ1lqvHWksqA7eT-FOJjW5BVyL4~h~zq5ejisro3wf4ZWQZqB6g2mlA3A-jGsCRwCyow__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Norwich City Council on June 2 voted 7-0 to authorize the city manager to execute contracts for the North Fontaine Field Improvement and Senior Center Access Project, a CIF-backed effort the council said will increase year-round recreational capacity and improve senior-center accessibility.

Alderman Nash spoke in favor of the project, saying he frequently visits the Fontaine Field area and that the site is heavily used for soccer, baseball and basketball programs. “That area up there… it’s packed,” he said, arguing the investment would benefit the whole city.

Alderman Hayes clarified during debate that the CIF funding had already been authorized and the resolution before the council simply allowed the city manager to execute necessary contracts. City officials also noted the project will include a turf field to allow more frequent use than natural grass and will improve access to the senior center at the site.

Alderman Betancourt and others said the turf field will reduce maintenance and scheduling limitations associated with grass and increase the facility’s capacity to host leagues and events. Council members also noted long-term community advocacy for the project and mentioned requests from residents for additional amenities such as pickleball courts.

The resolution authorizing the city manager to execute contracts for the North Fontaine Field Improvement and Senior Center Access Project passed by roll call, 7-0.

Clarifying details: council members said CIF funding for this project had already been authorized (the resolution authorizes contract execution rather than new grant approval); the project includes a turf field intended for year-round use and senior-center access improvements; the project was described as a long-term community priority and was linked to prior ARPA/plan discussions by council members.","The council unanimously approved a resolution allowing the city manager to execute contracts for the North Fontaine Field Improvement and Senior Center Access Project after council members said CIF funding has been authorized; aldermen emphasized community demand for year‑round turf and additional recreation amenities.",{"_33":87,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":88,"_41":89,"_43":90,"_45":91,"_46":92,"_48":93,"_50":94,"_52":95,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":96,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":97,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":67,"_71":72,"_73":72},6530756,"Council backs $8 million Community Investment Fund application for Lower Broadway revitalization",919,1563000,2482000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3639598-0f39258d8af338c51024cb10078b6fb7&start=1563&end=2482","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3639598-0f39258d8af338c51024cb10078b6fb7/thumbnail_1563000.jpg","/articles/6530756/Norwich/New-London-County/Connecticut/Council-backs-8-million-Community-Investment-Fund-application-for-Lower-Broadway-revitalization","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6530756-77905b18a622d38169833a2db7332542/orig.mp4?Expires=1771160100&Signature=mmos9s3fPsa80OfoGF07W6TCAUEk66krnOBqzs9kWtpuCtl4v0AHqNYpAdIQpY1WpMJ3nNa~qUDeZ0CBtA91t~iBxc89nMCok-hSgMZdZcjmqVhmhyWD2LOV-bEjMIyQizufqjR2POQiKRXRxyKfYqMk1bG8SepQ4A35MQbRE8OXlnsftC3atfuq1NiQuEKVO~FLdIsqW~KLhzAVmdXpzBefLEs~BoxMzA1JuMoIBTNvoXm1gGua9LtjHCH5EWpy64iSZkkUJFvdzEc0cxar4pNBfcTs5d-Zt7tFY4php-HnHZHusacv517ICzXZ7BHlu79Hz-trRonhp~797gQCxg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Norwich City Council on June 2 voted 7-0 to support a Community Investment Fund (CIF) grant application for a historic Lower Broadway revitalization project that would combine public open space, housing and building rehabilitation into a single application.

Kevin Brown of the Norwich Community Development Corporation described the application narrative to the council during citizen comment and later at the council floor. The proposed package includes construction of Jubilee Park, redevelopment of the Fairhaven building into 21 affordable housing units, facade and mechanical improvements to the Norwich Arts Center, and creation of accessible commercial space along Lower Broadway. Brown said the city is seeking $8,000,000 from the CIF program and that private owners have committed roughly $3,000,000 in investment alongside the request.

Brown told the council the project had been submitted in an earlier CIF round but that reviewers asked the city to return with 30% construction documents and private investment. “Here we are three years later,” Brown said, and the application now includes private investment and 30% construction documents for the park and for the Fairhaven reconstruction.

Alderman Singh praised the package for improving accessibility, adding an elevator and a pocket park to support transit-oriented housing, and said the mix of housing and open space would help attract businesses to downtown. City staff clarified that the elevator component is intended to restore access between floors in a former bank building, enable public access through to Church Street and allow the parcel that will hold the park to become city property — a step staff said is required for eligibility for the state grant because private owners cannot directly apply for CIF funds.

The council adopted the resolution supporting the application by roll call vote, 7-0.

Clarifying details from the meeting: the city seeks $8,000,000 from CIF for the Lower Broadway package; private investment committed for the project was described as $3,000,000; DECD reviewers previously asked for 30% construction documents and private investment before awarding funds; the project components cited are Jubilee Park, 21 affordable units in the Fairhaven building, Norwich Arts Center facade/HVAC/elevator improvements, and accessible commercial space at 4 Bridal/Lower Broadway.

Council members and a developer representative said the application would be resubmitted this round with the required documents and investment in place.","The council unanimously voted to support a CIF grant application for a multi-part Lower Broadway revitalization that includes Jubilee Park, 21 affordable housing units, and building rehabilitation; city development officials and a community development representative described private investment and construction-document milestones.",{"_33":99,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":100,"_41":101,"_43":102,"_45":103,"_46":104,"_48":105,"_50":106,"_52":107,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":108,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":109,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":67,"_71":72,"_73":72},6530758,"Council shifts $150,000 to Tafel Fire Station roof after debate over cost estimates",701,835000,1536000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3639598-0f39258d8af338c51024cb10078b6fb7&start=835&end=1536","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3639598-0f39258d8af338c51024cb10078b6fb7/thumbnail_835000.jpg","/articles/6530758/Norwich/New-London-County/Connecticut/Council-shifts-150000-to-Tafel-Fire-Station-roof-after-debate-over-cost-estimates","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6530758-41e6eb4db00e06d087c908bc3b20a221/orig.mp4?Expires=1771160100&Signature=EB4t0BDNRwdUly0aXRyqHLm74qd68LrML4wTry1DpGvb2vBt-kl6scD0xKhlJRuPjzD5Nue0R1vnp3xyzTGnPnLFFu5563vDd4ZVgGe97Cqaqjt3Rb4fHPtHl-TEmm1A1RC~87H1KZjj9bbqwRM-LVNxpjvlpYM37p2rCd46HauxQoUvYfEJaTpkMoqruipDbL57xBg3fSns4BxKjN~OTFh5wr7d0GsIz1bRxfaEcwgzh7fj3azzuRVcqqzA3nr9SxhlfnDQjA8PkQpyY01Iwc2-7qW3tovWUHYjgIBRe~tKpgkwRw-0e4EJXZYnuUZ4GVqr9olBTLlYLyEfqHThug__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Norwich City Council amended a proposed capital improvement fund reallocation on June 2, transferring $150,000 from a public-works radio-equipment line to the Tafel Fire Station roof account and adopting the resolution as amended by a 7-0 vote.

Council President Pro Tem Joseph A. DeLucia offered the amendment to move funds from an item listed as “public works radio equipment” to increase the line for “Tafel Roof Repairs.” The council adopted the amendment and then approved the overall resolution 7-0.

The move came after several aldermen expressed “sticker shock” at initial cost estimates and asked whether the city had secured fixed pricing or would put the work out to competitive bid. City staff told the council they had a contractor estimate from Garland — described as being on the state contract list — of between $270,000 and $290,000 to replace the flat roof. Staff also noted the tentatively adopted fiscal year 2026 budget included $155,000 toward the roof and that adding the $150,000 transfer should bring the city close to the contractor’s estimate.

“This is a commercial grade roof,” President Pro Tem DeLucia said during the discussion, explaining why the project cost is higher than a residential roof. He told the council staff reported the roof membrane had delaminated from the insulation and that the roof was leaking into the station.

Alderman Gold asked whether the city had only one estimate and whether going out to bid might produce a lower cost; staff said the city could still solicit bids despite having the contractor estimate and the budget allocation. Several aldermen, including Alderman Nash, said they were surprised at the size of the estimate but did not oppose funding the repair given the roof’s reported condition.

The council adopted the amendment and the resolution by roll call. The final recorded vote on the amended resolution was 7-0.

Clarifying details from the meeting: the contractor estimate from Garland was reported as $270,000–$290,000 for the flat roof; the tentatively adopted FY26 budget already included $155,000 toward the Tafel roof; the amendment transferred $150,000 from the public-works radio equipment line to the Tafel roof line. Council members asked that the project be put out to bid to verify the price.

The roof work was described as affecting the older part of the Tafel Fire Station (not the later addition) and as a commercial rubber membrane roof over insulation and sheathing. Staff warned that many penetrations and edges were compromised and that the membrane was in a state of failure.","Norwich City Council amended a capital improvement reallocation to transfer $150,000 from public works radio equipment to the Tafel Fire Station roof line and adopted the revised resolution 7-0 after members questioned the estimate and asked that the work be put out to bid.","actionData","errors"]

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Votes at a glance: Norwich City Council actions, June 2, 2025

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