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Danbury council sends $130 million revenue bond authorization to public hearing
Summary
At a Feb. 17 special meeting, the Danbury City Council voted to send a proposed resolution authorizing up to $130,000,000 in Series 2026 revenue bonds to a public hearing. Council members also approved waiving the reading of ad hoc minutes and adjourned the session.
The Danbury City Council on Feb. 17 voted to send a proposed resolution authorizing the issuance and sale of Series 2026 revenue bonds, not to exceed $130,000,000, to a public hearing rather than taking final action.
The item, introduced by the legislative assistant as "a resolution authorizing the issuance and sale of Series 2026 revenue bonds, not to exceed $130,000,000," was discussed only to the extent of moving procedural steps. Councilman Peter Buseyin moved to waive the reading of the ad hoc minutes on the grounds that members had copies; Councilman Ben Chinnis seconded the motion, which passed on a voice vote. Later, Councilman Frank Salvatore moved to accept the Ad Hoc Committee minutes as amended and to send the bond authorization to a public hearing; the motion was seconded and approved by voice vote.
Legislative Assistant Coelho performed roll call and reported 20 members present and one absent for the special meeting. The chair opened the floor for public comment (the first 30 minutes are reserved for public comment) but, seeing no speakers, closed the public speaking period. The council then completed the procedural motions and adjourned after a final motion to adjourn made by Councilor Tello and seconded by Councilwoman Gardner.
No vote tallies by name were recorded in the transcript beyond repeated voice votes; the council indicated approval with the statement "the ayes have it." The action to send the bond authorization to a public hearing means the measure will return for formal consideration after that hearing; the transcript does not specify the date or time of the public hearing.
The meeting began with a Pledge of Allegiance led by Chief Harold and an invocation led by Councilman Frank Salvatore. The transcript lists council members present during roll call and several names referenced during motions (Councilman Peter Buseyin, Councilman Ben Chinnis, Councilman Frank Salvatore, Councilor Tello, Councilwoman Gardner).
