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Meeting Summary
The Norwalk City Council unanimously approved the honorary renaming of Knight Street to Cutie Mae Jordan Way, honoring a 90-year-old gospel singer and community leader who has served the city for over 70 years. The council also unanimously approved naming a children's reading room at Norwalk Public Library after Celeste Weigar, funded by a $100,000+ gift from the W. Randall Gar and Lauren Kellman Living Trust. Additionally, John Hubers was appointed to the Planning and Zoning Commission.
Key Decisions (12)
Honorary Naming of Knight Street to Cutie Mae Jordan Way
Council unanimously approved renaming Knight Street in honor of Cutie Mae Jordan, a 90-year-old gospel singer, pianist, and community leader who has served Norwalk for over 70 years. Knight Street is historically significant as the original location of Bethel AME Church, the oldest Black church in Norwalk.
Celeste Weigar Children's Reading Room Naming at Norwalk Public Library
Council authorized naming a room of no less than 200 square feet at Norwalk Public Library as the Celeste Weigar Children's Reading Room, with location at the city's discretion.
$100,000+ Gift from W. Randall Gar and Lauren Kellman Living Trust
Council authorized Mayor Barbara Smith to enter into agreements to complete receipt of a gift of $100,000 or more from the W. Randall Gar and Lauren Kellman Living Trust for the library.
John Hubers Appointment to Planning and Zoning Commission
John Hubers was appointed as a regular member to the Planning and Zoning Commission. He is a renter who has regularly attended commission meetings and comes recommended by the economic and community development head and the commission chair.
Reappointment of Catherine Williams Murchison to Board of Ethics
Catherine Williams Murchison was reappointed to the Board of Ethics as a regular member.
Boundary Adjustment Between 325 Flexo Road and 25 Puckett Street
Council authorized Mayor Barbara Smith to execute instruments for a boundary adjustment between 325 Flexo Road (Fun Farm) and 25 Puckett Street per survey map prepared by Ryan and Falls.
Pedestrian Right of Way Easement on Gilbert Hill Road
Council authorized acquisition by purchase or eminent domain of a 9.5-foot pedestrian right of way easement on undeveloped Gilbert Hill Road between Woodbine Road and Hunt Street for public pedestrian passage.
Bridge Rehabilitation Contract - Bonnie Brook Trail
Council authorized agreement with Yield Industries LLC for rehabilitation of bridge numbers 102-025 and 102-029 on Bonnie Brook Trail over Holy Ghost Fathers Brook for up to $334,350, plus change orders up to $33,435.
Roadway Paving Contract - Brooklyn Avenue and Pine Creek Road
Council authorized agreement with Burns Construction Company for roadway paving and sidewalk installation on Brooklyn Avenue and Pine Creek Road from Achilles Street to near Water Road for up to $1,203,301.25, plus change orders up to $180,495.19.
Drainage Easement Acquisition - 13 and 15 Heather Lane
Council authorized Mayor Barbara Smith to execute agreements to acquire drainage easements from property owners at 13 Heather Lane and 15 Heather Lane.
Band Instruments Purchase for Norwalk Schools
Council authorized purchase order to AAA Band Rentals LLC for band instrument replacements for Norwalk High, Brien McMahon, West Rocks, Ponus Ridge, Nathan Hale, Roton, and Concord schools for $282,363.
Community Services Committee Meeting Date Change
Council approved changing the monthly meeting date of the Community Services Committee from the third Wednesday to the fourth Wednesday each month for calendar year 2026.
Market Signals (2)
Infrastructure
City is investing in bridge rehabilitation and roadway paving projects including Bonnie Brook Trail bridges and Brooklyn Avenue/Pine Creek Road improvements.
Infrastructure
City is acquiring pedestrian easements on Gilbert Hill Road between Woodbine Road and Hunt Street, indicating pedestrian connectivity improvements.