The Common Council held its regular meeting on Wednesday, October 8, 2025, at 7:17 PM in Council Chambers. The meeting included public participation, approval of a consent agenda, multiple zoning amendments, several proclamations, contract approvals, and an executive session for a labor agreement. All votes were unanimous.
I have two names on a list which I'll call on and we'll check if anybody else wants to speak either remotely or in person. Yes, you please state your name and address for the record, and you have three minutes to share your thoughts. First name is Mr. Frank Chase. Frank Chase, 24 Roxbury. So we are clear. The City of New Britain's bond ratings are Moody's positive, Fitch positive, SP stable. These bond ratings give New Britain the ability to receive favorable financing at competitive rates in order to invest in projects to improve the quality of life for our taxpayers. These projects include upgrades for compromised storm sewer systems. So we are clear. And by increasing our expensive water pumping and treatment costs, an additional tax on all of us. We are forced by Stewart Beloin Sevidra to live in third world flooding and sanitary backup conditions while they blame the state for not providing the shortfall financing. Governor Lamont and State Representative Bobby Sanchez were instrumental in providing two million dollars in state bonding to the city for the Allen Street project. Since Stewart Beloyne Sevidra have the cash on hand and the favorable financing options to fund these essential taxpayers' services, why do they refuse to fully fund and construct the Allen Street project? The Allen Street project is the sole responsibility of our city officials, including Stuart Beloin Sevidra. Could Stuart Beloyne Sevidra be delaying the Allen Street project for political gain gain, blaming Democrats for these delays to unfairly influence our voters? It seems that bad behavior has been accepted by our local Republican political operatives. Days before the twenty twenty-three election, Stewart and Dorsey approved and conver confirmed a four million dollar transfer from the general fund to public works for the Allen Street project. It proved to be a contrived phony transfer. Our quality of life continues to suffer and our safety continues to be in harm's way. Candidate Beloin Sevidra's dishonest spin and callous take on the Allen Street project, which adversely affects the taxpayers and residents and ward four is unacceptable. Mayor Stewart has the authority to correct these hazardous conditions, which he has refused to do. It is Mayor Stewart's sworn responsibility to protect and serve her taxpayers and residents and residents in Ward 4. She continues to fail all of us. We have closely monitored the Stuart Beloin Sevidra behavior pattern for two years. Their caustic spin occurs when they are called out for neglecting and mismanaging the Allen Street project. As Stewart has demonstrated with her behavior, we will have more of the same with Beloin Sevedra, better known as Stewart 2.0. We have debunked all of Stewart Beloin Sevidra's talking points. Excuse me. The experts have weighed in the Allen Street storm sewer infrastructure is at crisis levels. Thank you. Thank you, Mr. Chase. Our next speaker is Christy Delakia. Hello friends. I'm Christy Delagila, soccer band tennis, and park mom. I just wanted to make everyone aware of some um safety and accessibility concerns on John Carbonic way near the high school. Many of you know the stretch of road well. Uh when talking to people, the general consensus has been the same that it's kind of dangerous, and it's been that way for at least 20 or 30 years. My oldest walks this road for band and g and junior varsity soccer, often at night, and my younger two are there for soccer as well. Since I'm usually running late, I end up parking in the overflow and juggling two little kids who absolutely refuse to hold on to their balls. I also have elderly family members who help sometimes with rides, but because there's no proper pavement or railings going down to the field. The good news is there's been some positive chatter and planning about improving this area. The reason I want to bring this up now is because I just love everyone who can to please help support these efforts as you see them and when they come across your desk. Safety and accessibility improvements near the soccer field would make a real difference for families, kids, and community members who use that space every day. Also, Chris Cartali from New Breton Soccer Club is always at the field and offering tours if anybody wants to do a walkthrough with him. Thank you. Thank you, Christy. I have no other names on the list, but uh is anybody calling in? And the four digits are seven zero six nine.