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CITY OF DANBURY DANBURY, CONNECTICUT 06810

DEPARTMENT OF POLICE PATRICK A. RIDENHOUR, CHIEF

375 MAIN STREET SHAUN J. MCCOLGAN, DEPUTY CHIEF

(203) 797-4614

April 19, 2018

MEMORANDUM

To: Mayor Mark D. Boughton

Members of the City Council

From: Patrick A. Ridenhour, Chief of Police

Subject: Police Department Monthly Report

April 2018

I submit this report of the activities of the Danbury Police Department for the month of April.

Personnel

Department Strength:

Sworn Personnel 145

Injury/Extended Leave 3

Restricted Duty 1

Police Academy 8

Effective strength (as of 04-19-18) 133

**2 pending retirements

Community Services (See attached)

Training

4/5 LE Conference on Opioids – Det. Lt. Williams & Lt. Daniello

4/9-12 Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design – Lt. Daniello

4/16-27 Fairfield County Detective Conference/School – Dets. Perun, Kupchok, Reo, Basile & Anderson

4/17-19 L.E.A.D.S. – Sgt. Matt Georgoulis

4/23-5/6 At Scene Crash/Homicide Investigation (online) P.O. Lyder

4/24, 26, 27, 30 Essential Skills Training (EST) – All Personnel

3/26-42/ Hiring Process/Academy Preparation – Seven (7) new recruit officers

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Chief’s Significant Meetings

4/2 Awards/Retiree Dinner Meeting

4/3 City Council Meeting

4/4 New Recruits Swearing-In

4/6 Pathways

4/9 CIRMA Workers Comp Review

4/9 Lateral Hire Interviews

4/9 Freshman Forum – Danbury High School

4/11 Mayor’s Cabinet Meeting

4/11 Lateral Hire Interviews

4/11 U.S. Citizenship Induction Ceremony

4/12 Exchange Club Officer of the Year Dinner

4/13 Pathways

4/16 IXP Oversight Board Meeting

4/17 Mayoral Hearing – City Hall

4/16 OPE Meeting – City Hall

4/19 CPCA Annual Expo & Training – Southington

4/19 Budget Meeting – City Hall

E-Commerce Trading Location – no issues reported this month

***Received donation of $500.00 from Danbury Rotary Club for use by the Community Services Division to

assist with the cost of the liners for the prescription/drug drop box in the lobby at headquarters.

Respectfully submitted,

Patrick A. Ridenhour

Chief of Police

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Attach.

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CITY OF DANBURY DANBURY, CONNECTICUT 06810

Patrick A. Ridenhour, Chief Lt. Vincent P. Daniello Department of Police Community Services Division 375 Main Street (203) 797-4577

To: Patrick A. Ridenhour – Chief of Police

From: Vincent P. Daniello – Lieutenant

Re: Community Services Division - Activity Reports & Staffing Levels

March 15 – April 15, 2018

Date: April 19, 2018

Community Conditions Unit: (Sgt. Antonelli, Officers T. Zalenski, S. Cameron, M. Morrill,)

(-1 Officer)

-See attached report - Sensitive Information -

Community Affairs Unit: No officer assigned

(-1 Officer)

-No report attached

GTF/UNIT:

(P.O. K. Utter)

See attached report - Sensitive Information

City Center Liaison: No officer assigned

(-1 Officer)

-No report attached

Police Activities League:

(No police personnel assigned)

No Report

School Based Officers:

(P.O. S. O’Brien, P.O. M. Martinez, P.O. B. Hayes, P.O. R. Morlock)

-See attached report(s)

***Current Staffing Levels*** 1 Lieutenant

1 Sergeant

8 Patrol Officers (-3)

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CITY OF DANBURY DANBURY, CONNECTICUT 06810

Department of Police Matthew McNally, Lieutenant 375 Main Street Patrol Division

April 17, 2018

MEMORANDUM

To: Chief Patrick Ridenhour

From: Lt. Matthew McNally

Subject: Police Explorer Monthly Activity Report – March 2018

March was another busy month for the explorers. Annually it heralds the beginning of the busy season for our

post, with special events beginning to take place with the change of the weather. It is also the time that we

reflect on the past year’s accomplishments. This year was no different than the past few years.

We started the month off with the annual on Saturday, March 3rd with the Annual Danbury Dip for Charity

was held at the Danbury Moose Lodge. As requested by Jack Knapp, Jr and Aaron Russell, the police explorers

provided traffic and parking services as well as assisting with the safety of the crowd there to watch the

“dippers” who jumped into the frigid water of Lake Kenosia through the ice. This event grows in size annually.

Money is raised to support various non-profits in the Danbury community.

This year’s weather was seasonable, and although the water was freezing cold, there was no ice to cut. The

explorers have been a part of this event for over a decade now.

Explorers at the Dip. Explorer Josh Hibbard before and after the plunge!

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This month the program held its Annual Awards Night Dinner Dance on Saturday, March 24th at Anthony’s

Lake Club. The public was welcome and encouraged to attend this semi-formal event, where we honor our

explorers and advisors for their work during the preceding year.

It is also the time when the Post changes its youth executive board through elections which take place

preceding the awards night. The annual awards dinner was again a success. The dinner was delicious and

plentiful, as usual. Over 180 people were in attendance. We were again honored to have both Chief Ridenhour

and Deputy Chief McColgan in attendance, as well as several other adult dignitaries who were also honored for

their assistance to our explorer program. Chief Ridenhour presented several Law Enforcement Assistance

Awards to explorers, who acted outside their explorer role, with distinction in assisting law enforcement in

criminal investigations or emergency response.

Many explorers received awards after dinner for their hard work over the past year, their tenure, training etc.

Over 200 awards were issued this year. The past year, 2017, was a busy one for the post and we have also

witnessed an influx of new explorers this year. We have only a handful of older seasoned explorers in the

program at this time. We also said goodbye to one explorer who has been with the post for a long time, as he

“aged out”. Explorer Deputy Chief Henry Peralta-Espinal (8 years) received the Most Honorable Discharge

certificate. Explorer Lieutenant Dylan Perna (5 years) was presented an Honorable Discharge certificate, as he

has left to pursue his affinity for Emergency Medicine by joining the ambulance crew stationed at Stony Hill

VFD in Bethel, CT.

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The youth executive board for the 2018 year is President Matthew Regalado, Vice-President Dayanna

Pillcorema, Secretary Samantha Lassen, Assistant Secretary James O’Donnell, and Treasurer Emily Perna.

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Below is the listing of the specific awards that the explorers will be awarded for our annual awards, i.e. Tenure

Award, Community Service, Law Enforcement Training, Law Enforcement Service, etc. –

Explorer of the Year – Awarded annually to the one Explorer who best exemplifies the spirit of the Danbury

Police Explorers and it’s “Can Do!” attitude of the Post.

Henry Peralta (2nd award)

Rookie Explorer of the Year – Awarded to the first year Explorer who best demonstrates the qualities of

leadership sought out by the Post and it’s mission.

Kiandry Marte

Advisor of the Year – Awarded annually to the Advisor who has put in the most commitment of time and

effort during the past year. Recommended by vote of the explorers of the Post.

Steven Wong

Explorer Proficiency Award

Nancy Cabrera (2nd Award) Milena Caetano Juan Peralta James O’Donnell

Jasmine Salinas David Sanchez

Explorer Award of Meritorious Service

Felix Escobar Fabricio Fernandes Dylan Perna James O’Donnell Omar Guachun

Edisson Yunga Ronald Ginin

Explorer Leadership Award

Nancy Aldana Devin Alward Juan Peralta Kiandry Marte Matthew Regalado Ronald Ginin

Explorer Achievement Award

Richard Bessel Erki Ramirez Fabricio Fernandes Carol Granda Samantha Lassen Omar Guachun

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Explorer Academic Excellence Award

(*These are the most awards we have ever given in this category. The recipients must have made Highest

Honors in their respective schools)

Ambrot Ginin Alex Morquecho Evelyn Chacon Dennis Chavez Erika Yunga Diego Fernandes

Brian Galarza Thalia Garcia Jennifer Yunga Nick Laber Kimberley Macancela Kiandry Marte

Carolyn Mejia Citlaly Morales Denise Pagan Jasmine Salinas Liseth Siranaula Alex Uzhca

Brian Valverde Ximena Yunga 2nd Awards-Richard Bessel Emily Perna Kelly Cordova

3rd Award- Maribel Ramirez

Explorer Volunteer Service Award – Explorer with the most accumulated volunteer job hours

Matthew Regalado (423.75 hours) 2nd Award in a row!

Explorer Ethics Award

Ashanda Council Emily Perna Leonardo Marin Dayanna Pillcorema Mario Vidal

Law Enforcement Assistance Award

(presented by Chief Patrick Ridenhour)

Devin Alward Matthew Cisewski (2 Awards) Matthew Regalado

2nd Awards- Henry Peralta Matthew McNallyV

Lifesaving Award

Henry Peralta Edisson Yunga Dylan Perna (2nd Award)

Below is the listing of the specific awards that the explorers were awarded for annual awards, i.e. Tenure Award,

Community Service, Law Enforcement Training, Law Enforcement Service, etc.

Congratulations to all of our honored explorers!

Tenure Award

Awarded to those Explorers who complete one full year of satisfactory service to the post.

Nancy Aldana Devin Alward Richard Bessel

Nancy Cabrera Milena Caetano Eric Cameron Kimberly Chacho Gabriel Campos Dennis Chaves Ashanda

Council Felix Escobar Fabricio Fernandes Zanones Fernandes Freddy Genao Ambrot Ginin Ronald Ginin

Carol Granda Britney Guachun Omar Guachun Emanuel Guaman Josh Hibbard Nick Laber Kreshnik Lajqi

Ebelin Lalvay Samantha Lassen Valeria Macas Luis Masincho Matthew McNally V Emily Meade James

O’Donnell Jefferson Penaranda Henry Peralta Juan Peralta Emily Perna Dayana Pillcorema Brian Quinde

Christopher Quinde Erik Ramirez Maribel Ramirez Matthew Regelado Jocelyn Salazar Jasmine Salinas

David Sanchez Mario Vidal

Courtney Yaroscak Edisson Yunga

Civilian Advisors- Kevin Almeida Daniel Cohn Bernadette DaSilveira- Stevenson

Meighan McNally Steven Wong Sienna Ratigan Brianna McNally Rayniel Brito Johnny Quinde Kevin

Posadas

Perfect Attendance Recognizes attendance at each scheduled meeting of the post during the preceding year.

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Edisson Yunga Fabricio Fernandes Samantha Lassen James O’Donnell Juan Peralta Erik Ramirez

Matthew Regalado Luis Masincho Ronald Ginin 2nd Awards- Ambrot Ginin Emanuel Guaman Omar

Guachun Ronald Ginin

3rd Award- Dayana Pillcorema

Community Service Award Acknowledges 100+ hours of community service, including crowd traffic control, parking service, community events, etc. Service must be pre-approved and logged by the Advisor. A majority of our explorers fell just short in the 90’s and 80’s. Over 200 hours has their total listed next to the name.

100(+) Hours- Nancy Aldana Janelly Arevalo Millena Caetano Kelly Cordova

Felix Escobar Fabricio Fernandes Ambrot Ginin Ronald Ginin Carol Granda

Omar Guachun Emanuel Guaman Samantha Lassen Valeria Macas Luis Maisincho

Leonardo Marin Kiandry Marte James O’Donnell Denise Pagan Christopher Pinacela

Bryan Quinde Christopher Quinde Erik Ramirez Jasmine Salinas Liseth Siranavla

Kevin Valverde Sharon Vera Erika Yunga

Over 200 Hours- Dylan Perna (208.25) Dayana Pillcorema (234.50)

Over 300 Hours- Henry Peralta (380) Juan Peralta (303) Emily Perna (312.25)

Edisson Yunga (300.25)

Over 400 Hours- Matthew Regalado (423.75)

Law Enforcement Training Recognizes the accumulation of 60 hours of training in specified criminal justice areas as designated by the National Law Enforcement Explorer Association office in Texas.

2017 Cadet Police Academy Graduates

Devin Alward Nancy Aldana Nancy Cabrera Milena Caetano Eric Cameron Kelly Cordova Fabricio

Fernandes Emanuel Guaman Omar Guachun Carol Granda Joshua Hibbard Luis Maisincho Kiandry

Marte Leonardo Marin Emily Mead James O’Donnell Samantha Lassen Emily Perna Henry Peralta

Dylan Perna Erik Ramirez Jocelyn Salazar David Sanchez Dayana Pillcorema Matthew Regalado Edisson

Yunga Erika Yunga

2017 National Law Enforcement Explorer Leadership Academy Graduates

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“Danbury 8”( l to r); Matthew McNally, Henry Peralta, Edisson Yunga,

Dylan Perna, Matthew Cisewski, Devin Alward, Fabricio Fernandes, Maribel Ramirez

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The Explorer Command Staff also wanted to show their gratitude to several adults who were instrumental

during the past year with the successes of the Post. This year they honored the parents of two explorers, Andy

and Keri Perna (Dylan and Emily Perna) as well as John and Valerie Lassen (Samantha Lassen) who were

instrumental in developing and running the first Annual Danbury Police Explorer Car Show in August 2017, as

a fundraiser. Both sets of parents put in many long hours and heavy “grunt” work in setting up and manning the

car show as a very successful fund raiser for our program.

The Lassen’s, John & Valerie and The Perna’s, Andy & Keri

Scenes from “Our Italian Restaurant” Awards Dinner

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On Sunday the 23rd, sixty-four of our explorers worked or marched in the annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade.

The weather cooperated this year, and even though surrounded by the recent snowfall, it was a great day for the

parade and the turnout was good. We deployed our explorers along the parade route to assist the Special Events

officers hired for the parade.

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The 2018 St. Patrick’s Day Parade Detail prior to deployment

In addition during this month on Wednesday the 28th, P.O. Antedomenico, PO Cameron and I attended the

monthly Northeast Regional Law Enforcement Education Association Executive Board held during the day at

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the CT Police Academy. The major focus of this meeting was the upcoming Cadet Stations Day, scheduled for

May 5th and the planning for the Cadet Police Academy in August. The size of the CPA continues to grow, even

as the price to attend increases to almost $500 per cadet for the week. NERLEEA is putting out an RFP for a

“new home” to various colleges and universities in the states that NERLEEA serves. In the meantime, we will

be holding our business meetings at various member agencies on a rotating basis since the loss of availability of

the police academy.

In addition, there was discussion on how we have had a steady loss of adult personnel who work at the CPA

due to retirements and participating agency manpower and budgetary constraints. We are hoping with the

restructuring of NERLEEA and the combining of the CPA, Stations Day, and the Cadet SWAT Challenge (all

annual events), under the singular NERLEEA Executive Board, that this streamlining of effort will eliminate

duplicity of effort, freeing up the time of personnel.

Danbury Police Department will be hosting the first NERLEEA Basic Adult Adviser Leadership Training

day on April 14th, in the Community Classroom. Adult advisers for current and new units will be in attendance

from all over the State where NERLEEA will provide instruction in areas such as Youth Protection and present

the NERLEEA Adult Leader Guidebook for the first time.

The explorers are continuing with the training and preparation for the upcoming Stations Day Competition at

the Connecticut Police Academy on Saturday, May 5th.

Requests for explorers to assist with various special events throughout the city are increasing as we move into

the Spring 2018 season, filling in most weekends with walk-a-thons, 5k runs, half marathons and various other

community events where the explorers are requested to assist with traffic, crosswalk, and minor crowd control

duties. April through July is jam packed with explorer “super events” already.

Here are some facts to keep in mind. 2017 was a good year for the Post. The members were busy and they had

many great experiences. So by the numbers, here we are-

100. The average number of “active” explorers in the Post.

14. The average number of advisors, both sworn officers and civilian volunteers, who work with the explorers

weekly.

16785. The amount of training hours total, for the members of the Post during the past year and that works out

to over 100 hours on average for each explorer.

8393. That is the total of community service hours performed by the explorers of this program in 2017. You can

look at the 2017 Awards sheet to see who the top performers were in this area, as any explorer who completes

100 or more hours is awarded the Community Service Award ribbon.

1. The first place overall finish for our explorers who competed at the Cadet Tactical SWAT Challenge for the

SECOND YEAR IN A ROW! We had many individual first place finishes throughout the year at competitions.

Explorers in the Post took home many awards from Cadet Police Academy competitions and from the National

Law Enforcement Explorer Leadership Academies.

10. Danbury Police Explorers continue to be ranked in the top 10% of all Law Enforcement Exploring

programs in the nation. There are thousands of Posts, and to be in the top 10% is quite an honor. This honor is

not easily attained and comes from hard work, strong leadership, and a willingness to always try and improve

the program. This ranking, is a true testament to all of the youth and adult staff, who continue to make the

Danbury Police Explorer Post the model for so many others to follow throughout the country. And follow, they

do, as we continue to have many other programs advisors and their youth leaders request to visit to see how we

do it. Below is this year’s Thoughts from the Advisor that was prepared for the awards dinner. I believe it says

it all about how we are so successful here in Danbury.

“The Advisors Behind Our Explorer’s”

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It is hard to believe that another year has gone by. They say as we age, time becomes fleeting, and I can attest to that as fact. Whoosh! In reviewing the past year, the statistics show our explorers were involved in over 50 different community service events throughout 2017. They accumulated 16785 hours of Law Enforcement and Leadership Training as well as completed 8393 Event & Activity hours (Community Service), while working those events. Several of the events, such as the annual Taste of Greater Danbury, required several shifts of explorers, but are counted as one event. Several explorer cadets had over 300 community service hours individually, for which they will be recognized for at the annual awards dinner. Also, during the past year, we had three explorers credited with saving a life in an overdose incident, choking incident and a cardiac arrest incident. They are being recognized with Life Saving Awards. During 2017 we were fortunate enough to continue our in-house First Aid, CPR/AED training, and each youth and adult is currently certified. Also, all of our adult advisors have recertified (annually) with Youth Protection Training. We had reached a high of 138 explorer cadets at the beginning of our last BEST class in October. This is the most explorers we have ended a year with in the 27 years that I have been the Post Advisor. We have attempted to limit our size and growth, but it is so hard to turn away those who want to participate. Almost daily we receive requests to come into the program. During the past 27 years that I have been the advisor, the registration process has become lengthier, more paperwork intensive and much more complicated. I guess it is a sign of the times with multiple insurances and liabilities; background checks and capability assessments; medical/physical reports; initial entry interviews and ever rising registration costs. If it wasn’t for all the adult advisors who do this work, we would not be able to continue to take on new youth and maintain our current members in good standing. Much of this is done behind the scenes with our advisors chasing down our explorers and family members to get the job done. Each year, it becomes harder and more time consuming…but we manage to get it done. For all this effort, I ask that you all join me in thanking all my associate advisors for their commitment and hard work throughout the years. Notice the letter “s” on the word “years?” Many of our advisors have 10, 15, 20 or more years of service to our program and its success is the end product of a lifetime of commitment. Just a “thanks” doesn’t seem like much, but not a one does it for fame or fortune. They do it, because they realize that we are ensuring a future of sound leadership and public service for the stability of our community. That is all the “thanks” they want…

As the month drew to a close, we had approximately 107 explorer cadets and 17 advisors enrolled in the

program. Our program continues to grow without any recruiting effort, and we continue to max out all of our

resources as of this report.

Respectfully submitted,

Lt. Matthew McNally Lt. Matthew McNally

Post Advisor/Program Coordinator

I. Membership Enrolled Amount

# of Explorers Enrolled 107

# of Advisors Enrolled 17

II. Hours-Explorer Hours

Total Job Hours 171.75

Total Training Hours 848.25

Total Explorer Hours 1020.00

III. Hours-Advisor Hours

Total Job Hours 4.00

Total Training Hours 71.75

Total Advisor Hours 75.75

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2018 UNIFORM CRIME REPORT CITY OF DANBURY

Jan Feb March April May June July Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec. YTD

Homicide 0 0 0 0

Forcible Rape 2 2 0 4

Robbery 2 2 3 7

Assault 7 1 5 13

Burglary 12 6 3 21

Theft 79 65 81 225

Motor Vehicle Theft 3 2 10 15

Arson 0 0 0 0

Totals 105 78 102 285

2017 UNIFORM CRIME REPORT CITY OF DANBURY

Jan Feb March April May June July Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec. YTD

Homicide 0 0 0 0

Forcible Rape 0 1 0 1

Robbery 5 5 3 13

Assault 5 4 5 14

Burglary 4 6 2 12

Theft 63 80 73 216

Motor Vehicle Theft 4 6 10 20

Arson 0 0 0 0

Totals 81 102 93 276

*Please Note: UCR Stats are subject to change due to monthly crime modifications

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2018 DANBURY POLICE DEPARTMENT STATISTICS

CITY OF DANBURY

CALLS FOR SERVICE

2018

Jan Feb March April May June July Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec. YTD

Calls for Service 3,929 3,635 4,463 12,027

2017

Jan Feb March April May June July Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec. YTD

Calls for Service 4,198 3,678 3,912 11,788

TRAFFIC ACCIDENTS

2018

Jan Feb March April May June July Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec. YTD

Property Damage 330 317 327 974

Personal Injury 47 39 35 121

Total Traffic Accidents 377 356 362 1,095

2017

Jan Feb March April May June July Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec. YTD

Property Damage 338 314 296 948

Personal Injury 46 31 21 98

Total Traffic Accidents 384 345 317 1,046

TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT

2018

Jan Feb March April* May June July Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec. YTD

Verbal Warning 154 186 191 531

Written Warning 21 23 13 57

Moving Violation 332 340 328 1,000

Total Enforcement Action 507 549 532 1,588

2017

Jan Feb March April* May June July Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec. YTD

Verbal Warning 147 141 148 436

Written Warning 17 6 8 31

Moving Violation 291 173 193 657

Total Enforcement Action 455 320 349 1,124

*Traffic Enforcement Grant(s)

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CITY OF DANBURY FIRE DEPARTMENT

19 NEW STREET DANBURY, CONNECTICUT 06810

T. J. Wiedl Phone 203-796-1550 Fire Chief Fax 203-796-1552

FIRE CHIEF'S MONTHLY REPORT

I hereby submit my report as Fire Chief of the Danbury Fire Department, which covers the

period of March 21st, 2018 through April 21st, 2018 and details activities of the Department.

Congratulations to Chris Ryan, who was recently sworn in as Apparatus Supervisor. Chris

was hired in 1992 and promoted to Lieutenant in 2012. Well done, Chris!

Public Education / Prevention / Public Relations

Lt. Doug Zaniewski gave a speech to 300 sixth graders on the dangers of pulling false

alarms. Lt. Daly and his company attended two career days at Rogers Park Middle School

and Westside Middle School. Crews attended Nobody Eats Alone Day at Pembroke

School.

DC Meehan attended the CT Conference of Municipalities Emergency Management

Seminar. Lt. Cabral and DC Meehan attended the CT Trauma Conference at Foxwoods,

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and were among 500 people trained as “Stop the Bleed” instructors. DC Halas attended

the Stop the Bleed presentation at Danbury Hospital.

E22 preplanned 10 Balmforth Ave. As Mayday operations were reviewed again, Lt. Ted

Mourges developed a plan to enact “Mayday Mondays,” where all personnel on a Monday

will train on the Firefighter Mayday procedures.

Suppression / Response Activities of Note

Engine 26 Deployed the Regional Foam Trailer to Bridgewater for an extensive gasoline

leak.

Crews responded to fatal tree cutting accident at 16 Mountainville Rd on March 26th. A

worker was killed by falling branch while removing a tree from the property.

On April 14th, a tractor trailer damaged a fuel tank and spilled 75 gallons of fuel oil at 113

Mill Plain Road.

Crews were called to an unknown substance at the Danbury Housing Authority office on

Mill Ridge Rd. This was a white powder, on the floor, in a bathroom. Car 30 arrived on

scene and assumed command. Once additional units arrived on scene, an Incident Action

Plan was established. E22 performed recon with meters and PH paper while on SCBA.

The product was not off gassing, nor were there any readings registering on the meters.

Employees also stated that one employee possibly spread ant killer due to a complaint of

ants. The Director confirmed with video footage of ant killer being brought into the

bathroom. Car 55 and HM 1 confirmed with sampling from two HazMat Technicians.

On the same afternoon, crews responded to a reported structure fire on Town Hill Ave.

First arriving units confirmed a brush fire had involved a shed on Stone St. Crews

extinguished the fire and Deputy Fire Marshal Osborne investigated the incident.

At 11:30am on March 25th, Danbury 9-1-1 started to receive multiple calls for a reported

structure fire on 2 Pond Ridge Rd. A first alarm was transmitted and units responded to the

area. Upon arrival, Deputy Chief Bernie Meehan was faced with a fire on the outside of an

attached garage along with occupants still inside. Recognizing the magnitude of the fire, a

second alarm was requested. A neighbor from across the street, Anthony Petrella, was

deemed a hero because of his quick reaction by running across the street and removing

the residents along with their dog. Quickly after, units arrived on scene and extinguished

the fire. Due to the quick action of all involved, the fire was under control in minutes and

the residents were able to re-occupy the house. The Danbury Fire Marshal’s office was

requested to the scene and is investigating the cause which is undetermined at this time.

All occupants were evaluated by Danbury Hospital EMS and were cleared with no injuries.

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Command and Staff Activities

Volunteer Fire Council meeting

City Council meeting

Dispatch oversight meetings with IXP and the PD

Monthly EMS/Dispatch steering committee

Teaching the Fire Investigation Course through NVCC at HQ

Teaching Building Construction for the Fire Service at NVCC

Meetings regarding the HQ Addition

Worked with Contractors/Engineers over the Burn Building repairs

Volunteer Firemen’s Ball at the Amber Room

Assistant Mechanic Exam

Opioids & Recovery roundtable discussion with Senator Murphy

Swearing-in for Apparatus Supervisor Chris Ryan

Citizens Hose Co #6 annual dinner

Germantown Hose Co #10 annual dinner

Lieutenant interviews

Staff meeting (D-group)

City Council budget meeting

EMS/HazMat – Coordinator Rey Rodriguez

EMS Wednesday

The continuing educational program EMS Wednesday provides and maintains the

Emergency Medical certification training needed by our First Responders, and this training

is scheduled while they are on duty. The last two crews, A Platoon and D Platoon,

completed the Emergency Childbirth module.

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HAZMAT

In a joint effort to maintain the current capabilities of a Regional HAZMAT Team response

to the 43 towns in Region 5, the City of Danbury Fire Department and Region 5 DEMHS

have collaborated on replacing the atmospheric monitoring instruments currently deployed

on all First Responder units.

These units play a crucial role in defining perimeters or “Hot Zones” during initial response.

On Duty, a Metering and Monitoring training class has begun on these new Multi Rae 4

gas/PID meters. The Apparatus Division is currently installing the truck mounted mobile

charging cradles to secure the new units.

Region 5 funding has provided the following equipment:

HAZSIM Training simulator. This device will allow responders to train with

equipment that is very close to what would be used in real life without risking

exposure to dangerous agents.

The HAZSIM computer-based training system that provides the same readouts as a

hand-held detectors. Using signals from a computer which is remotely controlling

the HazSim training device, the instructor running the training exercise can change

those readouts accordingly, truly simulating what could easily be a real situation.

Eight 1 Hour SCBA’s with replacement bottles for the HAZMAT Team.

EMS Supervisors Meeting

EMS/HAZMAT Coordinator Rodriguez attended the EMS Supervisors meeting on

Wednesday, April 18, 2018. Topics of discussion were as follows:

Educational Opportunities, next CME April 24, 2018 in the Robilotti Conference

Room at Danbury Hospital

Trauma

Stroke

EMS Week/Recognition Dinner is May 24, 2018. Each service will have an

opportunity to nominate a “provider of the year.”

Training – Training Officer Steve Rogers

Volunteer Division

Quarterly Second quarter training Rapid Intervention and May Day classes are underway. Career Division Higgins Hall Rapid Intervention Training and May Day training for career staff. MTA Chief Sweeting has provided training for Train Emergencies.

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Eversource Training Eversource is providing training for Natural Gas emergencies. Fire School Danbury Training Division is hosted various fire training and practical events. Post Incident Review Reviewed fire events from previous month. Safety Officer Safety Officer responded to various calls throughout the month. Web based Training Students are diligently working on web based Fire – Rescue assignments. Pre-Plan Fire personnel are preplanning multiple buildings on White Street and FCI.

Communications – Communications Coordinator Jamie Gagliardo

We recently took delivery of our Polaris Ranger 4x4 utility vehicle. All components are

installed and ready for response. Within the next few weeks we will be buttoning up the

last few punch list items and the unit will be in service!

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Attended the week long All Hazards COM-T (Communications Technician) course hosted

by FEMA at the Danbury Police Department. This course is provided to those who may be

assigned the responsibility of setting up a communications network for planned events and

emergency responses.

Attended a post incident review of the Indian Spring structure fire. This always gives us a

chance to review our actions at an event. From each event are lessons to be learned.

Attended the 3 day COM-L (Communications Unit Leader) course hosted by FEMA at the

Connecticut State Police Complex at Brainard Airport. This course helps participants

establish the essential core competencies required for performing the duties of the

Communications Unit Leader (COML) in an all-hazards incident. This course addresses all

responsibilities appropriate to a COML operating in a local- or state-level All-Hazards

Incident Management Team (AHIMT). These responsibilities include the collection,

processing, and dissemination as needed to facilitate Operations of Command, General

Staff, and Unit Leaders within the confines of a Type 3 AHIMT. The course is an instructor-

led training that supports learning through discussion, lecture, and active participation in

multiple exercises.

Assisted the volunteer division in setting up a demo of the I Am Responding software. This

software will improve the communications to the volunteer division when they are

requested to respond and give them real time information on responding members of each

agency making our responses more efficient. We look forward to their review of this

software package.

Attended the MTA track safety class held by Chief Sweeting at fire headquarters. It was a

great refresher on the dangers of on track emergencies and the capabilities of the MTA FD.

Recently firmware version 17 for our firefighter portable radios has been released. This

means every portable and mobile radio will need to be updated. The “codeplug” (radio

program) is written and plans are in place to update every piece of equipment over the next

month or two. These updates fix minor programming issues and update the user profiles.

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Please keep an eye on our Facebook and Twitter pages for information and incidents

throughout the month!

Ongoing projects:

o UAS (Drone) Program implementation which includes purchasing of equipment, training,

along with policies and procedures.

o Radio system infrastructure upgrades (phase 2) with assistance from Northeastern

Communications.

o Updates to the computer aided dispatch system are ongoing as information is received.

o CAD call types and response modifications/updates are continually ongoing. Many new

buildings and businesses have recently been built and need to be added to the system.

o CAD mapping and premise data modifications/updates are continually ongoing. As new

businesses move into town and properties are developed CAD entries need to be created.

o Full review of the Danbury Fire Department Standard Operating Procedures manual.

o Completion of NFIRS fire reports.

o Public Safety IT projects, tickets, and upgrades as they are received.

Department Statistical Reports

Public Safety Answering Point

Total 911 calls 2,590

CITY OF DANBURY DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS

155 DEER HILL AVENUE

DANBURY, CONNECTICUT 06810

(203) 797-4537 FAX (203) 796-1586

MAYOR PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR/

Honorable Mark D. Boughton CITY ENGINEER

Antonio Iadarola, P.E.

April 30, 2018

Honorable Mayor Mark D. Boughton

Honorable Members of the Danbury City Council

155 Deer Hill Avenue

Danbury, CT 06810

RE: Monthly Report for March 2018

Dear Mayor Boughton and Members of the City Council:

I am pleased to present the Public Works Department report for the month of March.

The Public Works Department continues to prepare for any winter emergencies that may arise. There were five

(5) winter storms during the month of March. After each storm event, the equipment is inspected and repaired in

order to be ready for any subsequent winter storm events. There is a very concentrated effort to tackle the many

potholes. Three crews have been out on a daily basis in an effort to reduce the cold weather damage to the roads.

Work will begin shortly on the preparation of the playing fields for the spring sports programs. The Public Works

Department is heavily involved in managing design meetings for a considerable amount of capital work expected

to be commencing in the spring and summer.

During the month of February, 6,423 pounds of e-waste was collected. This service is at no cost to the residents

of the City. I strongly urge everyone to take advantage of this program. Clean City Day is scheduled for Saturday,

May 5th. Drop-off sites will be at various locations throughout the City.

The Construction Services Division and I are closely monitoring the addition and renovation project at Danbury

High School to ensure that the job remains on schedule. In addition, we are heavily involved in managing meetings

and presentations for the ongoing work on this very exciting and extensive project.

Please take a few moments to review the Division reports for a full scope of the many activities and projects in

which the Public Works Department are engaged.

Should you have any questions regarding any of the separately submitted division reports, please call me at 203-

797-4537.

Construction Services Report submitted by Thomas Hughes III, Superintendent:

Danbury High School Addition & Alteration Project:

Phase I, roofing is at substantial completion.

Phase II, The generators have been test fired and dialed-in we have setup an exercise schedule weekly 6:20 AM

to 6:50 AM. We have received the Certificate of Approval from the City of Danbury Building Official. Phase II

is complete and in the warranty phase per the contract specifications. We have added monitoring alarms to both

generators were installed during the April vacation. The monitoring alarm will be tied into system notifying the

alarm company when the generators start up.

Phase 3.1: The cafeteria addition is complete.

Phase IV, The exterior insulated panels have been installed. The mason completed washing the east elevation

exterior brick. The building envelope brick is complete. All the mechanical contractors are on schedule. The gym

has been painted along with the first, second and third floors. The flooring is being installed and the case work is

currently being installed. The site contractor has mobilized and will complete the remaining exterior site work.

We are on schedule and within budget.

Phase V, The Black Box Theatre the mason contractor has completed with both the exterior and interior masonry.

The structural steel and roof decking are complete. The roofer has mobilized the roof construction will be

completed shortly; we presently have a water tight structure. This has allowed the interior mechanicals to move

forward electrical, plumbing etc. We are presently scheduling the remaining site work; Phase V is on target and

within budget.

Phase V Main Entry: The new entry storefront is at substantial completion. The new security main entrance is

online and functioning as designed.

Phase VI FFE, State Office of School Grants has approved the purchasing the technology. All additional FFE

presented to the OSG has been approved and ordered.

Triangle Street Bridge Over the Still River: Working with the Engineering Department, we have hired a

structural engineering firm, RHS Consultants, from our City Engineering On-Call Bid list to evaluate the bridge

and design necessary structure repair methods. The repair design has been completed and is presently being

reviewed by the Engineering Department. We are in the process of reviewing the final specifications and the bid

documents.

Westville Ave Improvements: The project was completed on schedule and within budget; this project was

designed in house under the direction of the City Engineer. This project is presently running at a 1.5% change

order rate. This is a prime example of our in house capabilities of design and management. We are in the final

closeout stage of the project.

Middle River Road Bridge Replacement: Working with the City Engineer and Engineering staff to develop a

scope for the project. We received the structural drawings for our review and expect the remaining documents in

the next several weeks. We would like to bid the project mid spring for completion this construction season.

Reservoir Road & Jefferson Street Bridge Reconstruction: The contracts have been signed with Nagy

Brothers. Both projects will be completed in the upcoming 2018 construction season. Reservoir Road Bridge

project started on 4/2/18. The project is moving along we have started setting the structure. We anticipated the

road closure to start on 4/23/18 through the first week of May. We are anticipating an earlier completion date.

The contractor has to early July to complete his work. Then the contractor will mobilize to Jefferson Avenue

structure and replace the deck. We have started the shop drawing and submittal reviews for the Jefferson Street

project.

Fitness Trail Rogers Park Pond: We worked with the Parks Department and a vendor to develop a concept to

build nine exercise stations along the paved path around the pond. The plan was reviewed and finalized. The

purchase order has been issued to the vendor and the equipment has been ordered. The equipment has been

delivered and the contractor has mobilized and started the constructing the fitness station we have a May

completion for this project.

Animal Control Facility: We have been working with Friar Associates Architects to develop the project scope,

design plans and bid documents. This project will be a design build project once the plans and construction

estimate have been reviewed and accepted. We will develop the bid documents.

Construction Services is presently working with the City Engineer / Director of Public Works and Engineering

Department developing our upcoming Capital Projects bridge rehabilitation / repairs and infrastructure projects.

Engineering Report Submitted by Antonio Iadarola, P.E., City Engineer:

Expansion of Danbury High School: During 2016 the proposed improvements authorized by the City Council and Danbury voters were designed by

the two architects hired by the City. The Rizzo Corporation was hired as the Construction Manager for the

project. Phases 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 of the project (roof replacement; electric service and new generator; new

parking lot, oil tank replacement; fats/oils/grease separator, sprinkler system; new fire alarm for the entire

building, classroom addition, Black Box Theater, cafeteria addition, front entrance improvements and auto shop

improvements) were designed, received state approval and bid. The new parking lot, sprinkler system, fire

alarm and fats/oils/grease separator work, roof replacement work, the cafeteria expansion, the new bus loop and

the auto shop improvements are complete. The classroom addition, the main entrance improvements and Black

Box Theater are under construction.

Various Bridges:

The Reservoir Street Bridge and Jefferson Avenue Bridge projects were bid and both projects were awarded to

Nagy Brothers Construction. Inc. Construction on the Reservoir Street Bridge began in April, 2018 with

construction of the Jefferson Avenue Bridge beginning upon completion of the Reservoir Street Bridge. Design

of the Triangle Street Bridge improvements is near completion. The City hired on-call consultants to design the

repairs for the Crosby Street Connector over the Still River and Middle River Road over unnamed brook

Bridges as well as to inspect and evaluate Kennedy Avenue Bridge over the Still River.

Still River Channel from Patriot Drive to Jansen Street:

Our office has been working with our on-call consultant and have secured the necessary approvals from the

Army Corp of Engineers, City of Danbury Environmental Impact Commission and the CT State DEEP to start

Phase II of the maintenance to the Still River Channel. The plans and specifications are complete. The City

Council approved a mutual easement agreement with an adjacent property owner at its September 2017

meeting. Work involves the removal of approximately 12,800 tons of sediment that has accumulated in the

river channel over years. The project was bid in December 2017 with a bid opening on February 8, 2018. The

contract was awarded to EnviroConsultants and Recyclers. Vegetation removal will be done this spring.

Sediment removal work is to be accomplished during the summer when flow in the river is low.

Danbury High School and Rogers Park

Our office has surveyed, designed and put out to bid the replacement of six tennis courts at Danbury High

School and eight tennis courts at Rogers Park.

DEEP MS4 General Stormwater Permit:

The City’s Consultant led a number of workshop meetings with various pertinent city personnel and offices to

begin the process of meeting the multitude of ordinance

revisions, land use regulation revisions, mapping, web-site creation, inspection, testing, reporting and other

requirements of the State DEEP permit. The draft 2017 Annual Report is posted on the City website.

Requirements of the permit take affect over the next several years. The Consultant will continue to work with

City departments on an “as needed” basis going forward.

Balmforth Avenue Sidewalk Replacement:

The City has applied for CDBG funding to begin in phase one of the Balmforth Avenue Sidewalk Replacement

project. Upon receipt of CDBG environmental approval, phase one will be put out to bid.

Still River Channel at the West Street Bridge:

The City hired a consultant to prepare the necessary plans and submit the required permits to reduce the

flooding on West Street near the existing overhead railroad bridge on West Street. The project will involve

removing sediment from the channel and under the bridge and looking into protecting the channel embankment

from further deterioration. The City’s consultant is working on securing the permits warranted for the project

and design for the embankment.

Richter House Expansion:

The Engineering Division surveyed and prepared topographic mapping for the proposed modifications for the

building expansion.

New Animal Shelter:

The City has hired one of its on-call architects to prepare 30% plans and specifications for this facility. When

30% of plans and specifications are completed, the shelter will be bid as a Design/Build project. Environmental

Impact Commission approval and Planning Department site plan approval have been granted. 2018 bidding is

anticipated.

The RESERVE/RIVINGTON by Toll Brothers: (550 Acre Development with a total of 2150+ Units)

The Mews and The Ridge at Rivington: Progress continues with utility extensions and inspections.

The Village at Rivington: Progress continues with utility extensions and inspections.

The Enclave at Rivington: Progress continues with utility connections and inspections.

Woodland Avenue Bridge: The Bridge rehabilitation by Toll Brothers at Woodland Avenue is nearly

completed.

Reserve Road, Milestone Road, Woodland Road: Progress continues on the completion of these

roads.

Phase 11 Planning and utility reviews are completed.

Library Parking Lot Reorganization:

Plans for the reorganization were prepared in house. Site plan approval has been acquired from the Planning

Department. An existing underground oil tank has been removed. The City installed a gas line to allow said

tank removal. The project will be bid in 2018.

Assessment Projects:

The following assessment projects have been the only projects pending on the list based on residents’ petitions.

Our office will evaluate these projects and will notify benefitted property owners.

1. Butternut Lane, Bayberry Lane and Boxwood Lane Sanitary Sewer Extension: Working on

preliminary design and cost estimate.

2. Hawley Road Extension Sanitary Sewer Extension: Working on preliminary design and cost

estimate.

Traffic Engineer and his Technicians: are reviewing several road improvement projects with the State of

Connecticut D.O.T. and are working on various land-use development plans. They are also handling public

complaints and routine repairs and maintenance of traffic control signal devices and pavement markings.

Staff Engineers: are reviewing various site plans, water and sewer applications, special exception applications,

and subdivision applications for various land-use approvals of on-going development projects throughout the

City. Field inspections of sanitary sewer, water mains and new roads are performed regularly on various

developments including the large Reserve Development by Toll Brothers. The Staff Engineers also review

various drainage problems which may include site visits, analysis and design.

Survey Crew: Our survey crew verifies various R.O.W., and prepares surveys and easements for in-house

design of City Projects, and assists other divisions in locating utilities in the field.

Should you have any questions regarding this report or any other issues related to our Engineering Division,

please do not hesitate to contact me at (203) 797-4641.

Highway Division Report submitted by Tim Nolan, Superintendent of Public Services:

This was a very busy month for the Highway Division as they responded to the winter storm events. The plow

repair crew inspected and repaired plows after each storm. All equipment was washed and maintained throughout

the month. The winter salt was delivered and readied at the Public Works site and Airport property. Several

employees and machinery were deployed around the City to cut and remove ice conditions and remove snow

piles.

Three cold patch crews were dispatched daily to fill potholes. A crew cut back trees and bushes that covered signs

and site lines. Multiple crews assisted the Forestry Division with the tree debris cleanup after the multiple

Nor’easters. Employees continued organizing and renovating the buildings at the complex.

Employees spent several days clearing catch basins and picking litter throughout our city streets. The city garbage

truck is deployed daily to empty trash cans, collect litter and clean up illegal dumping. The recycle truck continues

to be out at multiple locations receiving the recyclables from our residents. All employees attended multiple

O.S.H.A training classes and Work Place Behavior classes.

Winter Season

Winter Storm Events: 5

Precipitation: 33.2 inches

Emergency Call Outs: 15

Maintenance

Catch Basins Replaced: 0

Guardrail Repairs: 0

Dredging: 0

Catch Basin Cleaning: 0

Roads Paved: 0

Signage

New installs: 0

Replacements: 2

Repairs: 46

Personnel

Total: 45

Injury: 1

Restricted Duty: 1

Retirement: 0

Seasonal: 8

Vacancy: 2

Parks Maintenance Report submitted by Tim Nolan, Superintendent of Public Services:

The Parks Maintenance Division responded and assisted Public Buildings with the clean-up during winter storm

events of city parks, public lots, sidewalks, and schools. Crews were deployed to remove snow at many parks,

schools and around city owned properties. Brush was cut and removed from fence lines at several locations.

Multiple trails at Bear Mountain Park and Farrington Woods were cleared of fallen trees and other debris.

A crew completed repairs to the boat ramp dock at Candlewood Park. Litter was picked up and garbage cans

were emptied in various areas throughout the city. The Parks Maintenance building was cleaned and organized.

Trash cans were painted for next season. Winter maintenance of the mowing and plowing equipment continued

through the month. Employees attended multiple O.S.H.A training classes and Work Place Behavior classes.

Winter Season

Winter Storm Events: 5

Precipitation: 33.2 inches

Maintenance

Parks: 22

Schools: 17

Sports Fields: 25

Personnel

Total: 14

Injury: 0

Restricted Duty: 0

Seasonal: 0

Vacancy: 1

Forestry Division Report submitted by Tim Nolan, Superintendent of Public Services:

The Forestry Division responded to and assisted Parks Maintenance with the clean-up during winter storm events

of city parks, sidewalks, and schools. They also prepped and cleaned the equipment after each storm. The crew

along with the Highway Division responded to 75+ calls during the multiple Nor’easter, removing downed trees

around the City. Brush piles and tree debris from storms were also cleaned up for safety.

The division responded to several dozen tree calls that include inspections, clean ups, and emergency take downs.

Forestry also continues to monitor and remove beaver dams throughout the City. The division continues to

maintain all of the American flags in the City’s Parks. All employees attended multiple O.S.H.A training classes

and Work Place Behavior classes.

Winter Season

Winter Storm Events: 5

Precipitation: 33.2 inches

Maintenance

Removals: 25

Pruning: 13

Brush: 28

Emergency Call Outs: 3

Personnel

Total: 2

Injury: 0

Restricted Duty: 0

Seasonal: 0

Vacancy: 1

Public Buildings Report submitted by Sean Hanley, Superintendent of Public Buildings Division:

City Hall:

RTU replacement/Cooling tower refurb. Scheduled for April

In process of exploring design quotes for roof replacement.

In process of exploring replacement quotes for front entrance doors.

Danbury Public Schools:

UST replacement specs for RPMS and BMS completed, waiting on funding.

MRP roof replacement bid process underway.

Otis repair estimate and replacement quote for BMS elevator in process.

Painting of wall panels and porticos at BMS scheduled.

New compressor installed for BMS heating system.

In process of having new heating system designed and quoted for DHS auto shop.

In process of exploring design specs for KSI and KSP oil tanks.

Library:

In process of exploring design quotes for roof replacement.

Cooling tower reburb. scheduled.

Public Works Complex:

In process of scheduling roof review for complex buildings.

Parks:

In process of quoting remaining Farrington buildings for paint.

In process of quoting basement dewatering system at Veterans Hall.

General: The majority of time the Maintenance Mechanics spent this month was associated with School

heating repairs, lighting / electrical and plumbing repairs along with exterior street/parking lot lighting.

Requests for Maintenance Service: Attached please find the statistical report of repairs and maintenance work

that the Public Buildings Mechanics engaged in during the month of February 2018.

In the month of February we received 170 new work requests and completed 153 work requests. In reviewing

this report, you will find the repair time that was expended in major work categories. Also listed is the total

number of work order hours completed.

Public Building mechanics were engaged in Plumbing work/repairs with a total of 218.50 person-hours

dedicated to this service. The next largest area of concentration was in general Mechanical repair work,

utilizing 102.00 person-hours of labor. Electrical work came as the third highest category with 69.00 person-

hours.

Should you have any questions regarding this report, please do not hesitate to contact Sean Hanley at 203-797-

4584.

Public Utilities Report submitted by David Day, PE, Superintendent of Public Utilities:

Enclosed is the monthly report to the City Council for activities that took place in March 2018. Also attached

is the Public Utilities Vehicle Maintenance Report.

As of April 16, 2018 there are 35 hydrants out of service. I will be happy to review the information with you.

Sincerely,

Antonio Iadarola, P.E.

Director of Public Works/Acting City Engineer

CITY OF DANBURY PUBLIC BUILDINGS DIVISION

WORK REQUEST REPORT FOR FEBRUARY 2018

Work Requests received this month 245 Work Requests Completed this month 209

Category Total Labor Hours Alarms 0.00 Carpentry 4.50

Electrical 69.00 HVAC 10.50

Locksmith 0.0

Maintenance 64.00 Mechanical 102.00

Plumbing 281.50 Roofing 11.00 Snow Plowing 0.00 Labor Hours City Buildings 182.50 Labor Hours School Buildings 286.00

M E M O R A N D U M

DATE: April 16, 2018

TO: City of Danbury, City Council

FROM: David M. Day, P.E., Superintendent

RE: Sanitary Sewer Collection System Maintenance–

March 2018

Complaints: 1 Bypasses 7 Slow Running

3 Loose Manholes 1 Odor Calls

Number Received: 12

Number Completed: 12

Pipe Cleaned: 3,100 LFT

Gallons of Water Used: 10,000 Gal

Pipe Inspected: 3,100 LFT

COMMENTS:

To: David Day, P.E., Supt. of Public Utilities, City of Danbury

From: Ralph Azzarito, Project Manager Ralph Azzarito

Subject: WPCP Report For Month of: Mar '18

Date: 4/10/2018

I. Wastewater Treatment:

A) Sewage Processed: 11.0 MGD (Daily Avg) 340.0 Million Gallons Total

B) Septic Waste Processed: 617,200 Gallons Total

C) Sludge Pumped To Digesters: 353,926 Pounds Total

II. Wastewater Quality Influent Effluent % Removal Effluent Limit

A) BOD

(mg/l)

172 5 97 30 mg/l and 85%

B) Total Suspended Solids (mg/l): 211 4 97.9 30 mg/l and 85%

C) Total Phosphorus (mg/l): 4.1 2.03 50 0.6 mg/l

D) Ammonia (mg/l): 21.4 0.79 96 4.0 mg/l

E) Total Nitrogen (lbs/Day): 3,037 347 89 442 lbs/day

Note: Phosphorus limits apply April -

October.

Nitrogen limit for credit

trading only.

III. Pump Station Operation:

A) Beaver Brook: 741.7 Hours Run

B) Southfield: 37.7 Hours Run

C) Mill Plain: 28.5 Hours Run

D) Backus: 120.0 Hours Run

E) Tarrywile 93.0 Hours Run

F) Turner Road: 58.4 Hours Run

G) Ford Avenue: 22.7 Hours Run

H) Indian

Glen:

153.0 Hours Run

I) Delay Street: 127.4 Hours Run

J) Hayestown Road: 70.7 Hours Run

K) Kenosia Avenue: 2.3 Hours Run

L) Larson Drive: 67.8 Hours Run

M) Landfill: 328.9 Hours Run

N) Thrope Street 16.0 Hours Run

O) Poets Landing 15.3 Hours Run

P) Rogers Park 45.0 Hours Run

P) West Side 95.1 Hours Run

Q) East Franklin Street 32.7 Hours Run

Total Station Alarms: 14

TO : City Council - City of Danbury

FROM : David Day, Superintendent of Public Utilities

DATE : April 12, 2018

RE : WATER DEPARTMENT REPORT: MARCH 2018

*****************************************************************************************

I. WATER PRODUCTION :

A) Margerie Water Treatment Facility : 75.2 MG.

B) West Lake Water Treatment Facility : 93.7 MG.

C) Kenosia Well Field : 0 MG.

D) Osborne Street Well Field : 0 MG.

E) Other : 0 MG.

( MG. = Million Gallons )

II. RAINFALL :

A) Month : 2.77 inches

B) Past 12 Months (running total) : 41.57 inches

C) Current Year (Jan.- Current Mo.) : 13.67 inches

III. WATER STORAGE : date: 3/5/2018

Current Reading Historical Average

A) East Lake Reservoir : 100.0 % 91.9 %

B) Margerie Lake Reservoir : 100.0 % 93.1 %

C) West Lake Reservoir : 91.2 % 92.0 %

D) Total : 96.1 % 92.5 %

IV. WATER PUMPED :

A) Park Avenue Pump Station : 0 MG.

B) Padanaram(High School) Pump Station : 3.98 MG.

C) Shelter Rock Pump Station : 2.31 MG.

D) WestConn Pump Station : 1.42 MG.

E) Margerie Pump Station : 1.77 MG.

F) Pleasant Acres: 1.24 MG.

G) Nabby Road: 0.98 MG.

H) Harvest Hill: 0.83 MG.

I) Woodland Road (Reserve): 3.47 MG.

J) West Lake High Service : 33.3 MG.

K) Total Water Pumped (A-I): 49.3 MG.

( MG. = Million Gallons )

V. WATER TRANSFERRED :

A) East Lake to Margerie Reservoir : 42.0 MG.

B) Padanaram to Margerie Reservoir : 3.6 MG.

C) Kohanza to West Lake Reservoir : 26.1 MG.

D) Kenosia Diversion to West Lake Reservoir : 0 MG.

E) Kenosia Wells to West Lake Reservoir : 0 MG.

F) Total Water Transferred (A-E): 71.7 MG.

( MG. = Million Gallons )

VI. ALGAE CONTROL :

A) None B)

VII. SURVEY OF WATER SOURCES :

A) Disinfection by-products (Trihalomethanes and Haloacetic Acids) testing

of designated locations in water distribution system.

B)

VIII. SUPERINTENDENTS NOTES :

EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE

Date Vehicle Repair Provided Department

3/1/2018 50DA Rear tailgate won't open Highway

39 DPF System Highway

37 Intake clogged Highway

59 Service Highway

92DA Door Handle Highway

3/2/2018 85 Engine skips Highway

59 Service Highway

37 Road test Highway

26 No start Highway

32 Adjust Chain Highway

41 Lights Highway

36 Wipers Highway

26 Hyd Leak Highway

31 Hyd Oil Highway

28 Strobes Highway

393DA Lights Highway

50 Tailgate Highway

254DA Tailgate Highway

92 Check Frame Highway

41 Connect plow hose Highway

16 Check Brakes Highway

46 Plow No L/R Highway

3/3/2018 19 Rear Brakes Highway

3/5/2018 19 Brake Highway

187DA Engine skips Highway

42DA Coolant leak Highway

28 RRO Tire Highway

112DA Door molding Highway

9 Hyd leak Highway

46 Wipers Highway

3/6/2018 31 Hyd Tank Highway

151DA Plow lights Highway

27 Rear Cans Highway

3/7/2018 19 Adj Brakes Highway

27 Spinner lights Highway

7 Check Oil Highway

135DA Tires Highway

5 DPF System Highway

16 Wipers Highway

20 Engine light Highway

15 Engine light Highway

43 Road call Highway

18 PTO Connector Highway

85 Air leak Highway

2 Plow cables Highway

36 RRO Flat Highway

48DA Check Oil Highway

347DA Plow lights Highway

46 Plow Won't turn Highway

41 HYD Belts loose Highway

1 Wipers Highway

9 PTO Connector Highway

47 Plow Guide Highway

33 Plow hose fitting Highway

11 Spinner lights Highway

36 Air can Highway

10 Plow hose fitting Highway

9 Plow Won't turn Highway

41 Over heating Highway

3/8/2018 85 To spring shop Highway

25 Broken Rear wheel Highway

158DA Plow pin Highway

23 Plow fitting Highway

8 Hyd Oil Highway

3/9/2018 7 Radiator Highway

2 PTO Brags Highway

23 Hyd Hose Highway

254DA Hyd Hose Tree

8 Adj Brakes Highway

3/10/2018 7 Starter Highway

8 Brakes Highway

2 PTO Brags Highway

3/12/2018 9 Plow Piston fitting Highway

7 Tie Rod Highway

2 PTO Highway

67 RR Flat Highway

27 Runs rough Highway

161DA Plow Lights Highway

41 Radiator Highway

390DA P/S Fluid Highway

3/13/2018 41 Radiator Highway

161DA Plow Piston fitting Highway

10 2 rear flats Highway

40 Plow fitting Highway

272DA Plow lights Highway

36 Air leak Highway

161DA Plow hose fitting Highway

9 RR Flat Highway

11 Air leak Highway

7 Hyd Leak Highway

27 ADJ Valve Highway

25 Carrier Brgs Highway

23 Front Lug cap Highway

3/14/2018 Hot Box Charge Batteries Highway

25 Hyd Hose Highway

7 Radiator Highway

27 Fuel Injector Highway

23 RF Wheel Highway

54 Hyd Leak Highway

16 L/F Tire Highway

3/16/2018 27 Fuel Injector Highway

7 Tie Rod Highway

355DA Service Highway

48DA Service Highway

28 Trans Temp Highway

3/17/2018 7 Lights Highway

14 Brakes locked Highway

27 Fuel Injector Highway

16 Air Leak Highway

3/19/2018 14 Brakes locked Highway

26 Mud flap Highway

27 Fuel Injector Highway

41 Lights Highway

24 Tie Rod Highway

3/20/2018 14 Service Highway

24 Front End Highway

331DA Fuel Line Highway

34 Rear main seal Highway

5 Adj Chain Highway

77 RF Wheel Highway

3/21/2018 34 Install Trans Highway

53 Fuel Tank Highway

24 Lights Highway

77 Tighten Chain Highway

25 Adj Brakes Highway

7 Check Coolant Highway

58 Hook up plow Highway

31 Add ATF Highway

27 Adj Wipers Highway

26 Power steering Highway

32 Body Chains Highway

7 Check Fluids Highway

3/22/2018 18 Rock in-between tire Highway

8 Hyd Hose Highway

47DA Fuel Pump Highway

26 Str box Highway

3/23/2018 84DA Fluid leak Highway

26 Str box Highway

47DA Fuel Pump Highway

38 Jump Start Highway

34 Install Trans Highway

15 Def Lines Highway

3/24/2018 34 Install Trans Highway

3/26/2018 325DA Jump Start Highway

34 Trans Temp Highway

22 Over haul Highway

27 Bleed Fuel Highway

5 LR Slack Highway

3/27/2018 22 Seasonal Highway

390DA PS Pump Highway

3/28/2018 22 Seasonal Highway

34 Install Trans Highway

MAINTENANCE REPORT - BUILDING # 6

GENERAL FUND

March-2018

3/1/2018 262DA POLICE SERVICE PADS ROTORS TIRES

3/2/2018 6DA POLICE SHIFTER &LEVER 3/5/2018 DET POLICE RIMS TPMS SENSIOR

385DA POLICE TIRES

39DA POLICE BATTERY R/C 3/7/2018 14DA POLICE WEATHER STRIPING DOOR HINGE A/C SERVICE BRAKES TIRES

DET POLICE SERVICE BRAKES 3/8/2018 DET POLICE EMISSIONS 3/9/2018 17DA POLICE TIRES

14DA POLICE WEATHER STRIPING DOOR HINGE A/C SERVICE BRAKES TIRES 3/12/2018 337DA POLICE CALIPERS ROTORS BRAKES TIRES SERVICE WASHER NOZZLES

14DA POLICE WEATHER STRIPING DOOR HINGE A/C SERVICE BRAKES TIRES 3/13/2018 DET POLICE FUEL PUMPS

3/14/2018 222DA POLICE AXEL SEALS

DET POLICE A FRAMES

334DA POLICE TIRES

3/15/2018 222DA POLICE BRAKES SERVICE TIRES

DET POLICE SERVICE

3/16/2018 223DA POLICE LIGHTS

333DA POLICE WASHER BOTTLE

3/19/2018 18DA POLICE BATTERY SERVICE

255DA POLICE WATER PUMP BELT BELT TENSIONER CALIPER HARDWARE PADS ROTORS TIRES SERVICE LIGHTS

DET POLICE AIR DOOR ACTUATOR SERVICE

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332DA POLICE LIGHTS

3/21/2018 255DA POLICE WATER PUMP BELT BELT TENSIONER CALIPER HARDWARE PADS ROTORS TIRES SERVICE LIGHTS

3/22/2018 255DA POLICE WATER PUMP BELT BELT TENSIONER CALIPER HARDWARE PADS ROTORS TIRES SERVICE LIGHTS

DET POLICE BRAKES SERVICE

3/23/2018 7DA POLICE SERVICE

11DA POLICE CATALITIC CONVERTOR WEATHER STRIPING SERVICE

278DA HWY WIPER MOTOR OIL COOLER LINES SERVICE

3/26/2018 223DA POLICE PLUGS LIGHTS CONTROL ARMS PERGE VALVE

354DA POLICE WASHER NOZZELS &HOSES

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3/27/2018 209DA POLICE BATTERY DISCONECT

202DA HEALTH BATTERY

3/28/2018 16DA TRAFFIC LIGHTS

223DA POLICE EXHAUST

12DA POLICE TIRES

WATER FUND

March-2018

3/1/2018 114DA WATER BRAKES SERVICE

3/2/2018 152DA WATER REAR BRAKES &CALIPERS

238DA WATER REPAIR PLOW

3/6/2018 132DA WATER FUEL PUMPS

369DA WATER VENT VISORS

3/7/2018 109DA WATER VALVE STEM EXTENTIONS

3/8/2018 238DA WATER BRAKE HOSE

3/9/2018 176DA WATER LIGHTS

3/12/2018 249DA WATER INDICATOR LIGHTS

3/13/2018 292DA WATER EXHAUST SHOCKS SERVICE

3/16/2018 238DA WATER PLOW CONTROLER

3/20/2018 226DA WATER BATTERY SERVICE TIRES

3/21/2018 227DA WATER WASHER BOTTLE BLOWER MOTOR

SANDER WATER CARBURATOR

3/22/2018 176DA WATER EXHAUST

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CITY OF DANBURY OFFICE OF NEIGHBORHOOD ASSISTANCE

Shawn Stillman 203-796-8026 UNIT Coordinator

s.stillman@danbury-ct.gov

Livable Neighborhoods 2018 “Building a Better Danbury”

April 2018 April 23, 2018

Honorable Mayor Boughton and City Council Members:

Below is a table highlighting UNIT activity from the time of last month’s City Council report.

This does not include any UNIT activity regarding follow up and re-inspection work from

previously noted issues. The UNIT works to ensure that each and every issue is resolved as

quickly as possible.

Time Period March 26 – April 23, 2018

Number of Quality of Life Issues 113

Year to Date - 2018 346

The top issues addressed by the UNIT were:

Garbage/Debris (35)

Safety inspections/Unpermitted construction (17)

Exterior Blight and/or Structural Blight Orders (15)

Unregistered and abandoned vehicles (14)

Front Lawn Parking/Parking violations (12)

APRIL update:

Despite the miserable weather offered to us for the majority of April, our department was already

ramping up our efforts to prepare for the spring.

36% of UNIT activity over the last four weeks was proactive ACTION related response.

15 Exterior blight orders and violation notices were sent out.

2 Homeless camps/activity on railroad tracks were cleaned up.

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ACTION:

The UNIT has recently mailed out notices to commence multi-family and exterior inspections for

several neighborhoods in town. Our recent locations will be the following streets: Balmforth,

Maple, Osborne, Locust, Summit, Griffing, Rowan, Ellsworth, Moss and Granville. Our

department will be coordinating Fire Marshal and Housing Department inspections, ensuring that

these properties comply with the required safety, housing and zoning standards.

EXTERIOR AND STRUCTURAL BLIGHT CITATIONS:

Orders written by UNIT (YTD): 37 (Includes Notice of Violations)

41 Balmforth Ave: issued order for the cleanup of inoperable and unregistered vehicles, in

addition to the response of neighbor complaint that unauthorized auto repair is being completed

on the property.

406 Main Street: issued order for the cleanup of garbage around the exterior of the

property, consistent dumpster overflowing and litter scattered around the property.

15 Clearview Ave: issued order for the cleanup of garbage around the exterior of the property,

mostly in the rear of the property.

95 Main Street: issued order for the cleanup of garbage around the exterior of the property,

mostly in the rear of the property, overflowing dumpster, litter and large bulky pieces of

discarded furniture.

5 Belmont Circle: issued order for the cleanup of rubbish in the rear of the property.

Additionally, the fencing around an inoperable inground pool needs to be fixed and replaced.

Swimming pool hole was also required to be filled in, covered, or made operable.

111 West Street: issued order the cleanup of accumulation of rubbish and litter around the

perimeter of the property, additionally garbage and old furniture on the front porch. Sections of

the porch that are in disrepair also must be addressed.

110 Great Plain Road: issued order for the cleanup of rubbish, bulky items, inoperable vehicles

and construction debris around the exterior of the property. Also, all vehicles to be registered and

operable and the removal of the commercial vehicle. Finally, the fence needs to be repaired.

43 Mountainville Ave: issued order for the cleanup of garbage around the side of the property,

as well as elimination of vehicles driving over the front yard to park on the side of the property.

The UNIT made much progress with the rehabilitation of this property a couple of years ago. It

has started to deteriorate again.

10 Corn Tassle Road: issued multiple orders for the unpermitted use of this residential property

as a commercial property. Equipment, material and unpermitted structures need to be removed or

permitted. Included the need to legalize the installation of the wood burning stove. Also,

included order for Neighborhood Protection to prohibit habitual activity on the property, as it

used for outdoor recreation, attracting many people, cars and the nuisance to the neighbors that

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accompanies this. The Zoning and Building Department have also been included and have sent

out orders of their own as well.

NOTICE OF VIOLATIONS:

88 Garfield Ave: sent notice to resident to remove the excavator stored in the rear of the

property.

49-55 Great Plain Road: sent notice for property owner to submit a plan to the UNIT for

rehabilitation of a dilapidated building at the edge of the farm, near the road.

52 Meadowbrook Road: issued violation notice for the dumpster to be removed from the

property as it has been there for a couple of years.

4 Merrimac Street: issued a violation notice to repair a fence on a property, as it is an eyesore

and also a safety hazard.

86 East Pembroke Road: issued a violation notice as this residential property is being used

as a commercially, with the storage of commercial vehicles, equipment and material.

We continue to provide the community with innovative, efficient and responsive service in order

to address quality of life issues in Danbury. Our department makes itself as accessible to our

residents as much as possible. We are contacted by phone, email, text and even Facebook. For

those of you not following the UNIT on Facebook, please LIKE us at UNIT City of

Danbury.

If we can be of any assistance to you or residents in your ward please contact us at 796-8026 or

311.

Sincerely,

Shawn Stillman

Coordinator, Office of Neighborhood Assistance

CITY OF DANBURY DANBURY, CONNECTICUT 06810

DEPARTMENT OF ELDERLY SERVICES

COMMISSION ON AGING

ELMWOOD HALL

10 Elmwood Place

(203) 797-4686

DATE: April 23, 2018 TO: Honorable Mayor Mark D. Boughton

Members of the City Council FROM: Susan M. Tomanio, LCSW Director of Elderly Services RE: Report City Council Meeting

Reporting Period: (3/16/18 – 4/13/18)

Municipal Agent (Benefit and Support Appointments / Resource and Referral): 68 senior appointments / 93 services provided Services by Category: CHOICES (Medicare A, B, D, Advantage, Medigap, Medicare Savings) – 3, Housing – 7, Rent Rebate – 57, Homeless – 2, Home Repair/Chore Service – 1, Energy Assistance – 2, In-Home Care/CT Homecare – 8, Transportation – 2, Nutrition – 6, Other - 5 Protective Services for the Elderly: 0 “911” Emergency Calls: 1 Elmwood Hall Senior Center: 337 senior members attended, 1,970 regular visits by those members

Special Events: (These special events are offered in addition to our 31 regularly scheduled programs and activities.) AARP Tax Return Assistance, Bingo, YMCA Diabetes Prevention Program, Left-Right-Center, Danbury Library On-the-Move, Spelling Bee Trivia, Lunch and Learn with Dr. Gupta and Dr. Paz in partnership with Bethel Health Care, “The Flu” in partnership with WCSU Nursing Students, Spring Fling Dance in partnership with Danbury High School Peer Leadership Class, Smart Money Program in partnership with Newtown Savings Bank, An Afternoon at the Movies – The Intern, Wonder, Lion, The Greatest Showman

Senior Nutrition Hot Lunches Served: 655 Front Desk Calls: 836 Front Desk In-Person Services: 57 New members this month: 12 Sunshine Smile Care Calls (Friendly Visitor Over the Phone): 7 Van Transportation Program: 325 one way rides AARP Tax Assistance Program (Program Year 2017): 450 returns completed Rent Rebate Program 2018, runs April 1 – October 1 (Program Year 2017): 244 applications processed to date Community Outreach - 85 The Prime Timers, Inc., Friends of Danbury Seniors, a 501c3, continues to accept monetary and non-monetary donations in support of the Elmwood Hall Senior Center. Please refer to our website for all the latest news, information and community events for Danbury seniors – www.danburyseniors.org