TOWN COUNCIL
TOWN OF SOUTH WINDSOR
Minutes Page 1 MARCH 12, 2001
TOWN COUNCIL – Regular Meeting
Council Chambers – South Windsor Town Hall
Members Present: Deputy Mayor Havens
Councillor Aman
Councillor Burnham
Councillor Delnicki
Councillor Fine
Councillor Pelkey
Councillor Streeter
Councillor Williams
Members Absent: Mayor Lassman Fisher
Also Present: Town Manager Matthew B. Galligan
Town Attorney Barry Guliano
The Meeting was called to order by Deputy Mayor Havens at 8:10 p.m.`
ITEM:
5. Public Input
Mr. Arthur Bisson, Executive Director of the South Windsor Chamber of Commerce, approached the Council to provide them and the listening public with a schedule of upcoming Chamber events. Prior to doing this, he thanked the Town Manager, the Economic Development Coordinator, and other Town staff for the evening devoted to “Business After Hours” here in the Town Hall on January 18. He felt it was a very successful evening, and very well attended. The next “Business After Hours,” he said, would be sometime around the 17th of April, at Maneeley’s.
Returning to other upcoming events being hosted by the Chamber, Mr. Bisson said that this month’s “Lunch Bunch” luncheon will be held this Wednesday, March 14, at the China Rose restaurant, and Sen. Gary LeBeau would be the guest speaker. State Respresentative Nancy Kerensky, he continued, would be the guest speaker at a Chamber Breakfast Meeting on March 27 in the Chamber Office.
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5. Public Input (Continued)
Mr. Bisson said that the Chamber has been keeping an tabs on what has been going on in the State’s General Assembly; and, when something comes along that he feels is of particular interest to South Windsor, he calls the Town Manager and shares that information with him. The Chamber, he continued, is particularly interested with Legislation that affects “small businesses.”
Referring to ongoing problems with the postal service in South Windsor, Mr. Bisson said the Chamber is “very concerned;” however, has been told by the Post Office when expressing their concerns with regard to delivery, parking, etc. that they (the Post Office) are acting—“acting” Post Master,” etc. No one, he said, at the local Post Office seems to have full authority to do anything.
Because of this, the Chamber’s Board of Directors recently adopted a Motion to communicate with U. S. Congressman John Larson, and hope that a forum can be established here in South Windsor to get some answers regarding the problems associated with the local Post Office. The Director emphasized that the Chamber gets “lots of complaints about the Post Office” from the Town’s business community; and he said he was aware that the Members of the Council, and the Town Manager, too, received many similar complaints.
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5. Public Input (Continued)
Mr. Bisson reminded the Council Members that every year the Chambers had a major “fund-raising” activity. On the “even” years, he continued, it’s the “map” project; and on the “odd” years, he said, it’s the “Telephone Directory.” That Committee, he said, has already been established and is now in the process of meeting. Over the next 60 to 90 days, according to Mr. Bisson, members of this committee would be soliciting businesses, etc., in order to verify information for the telephone directory, and to seek purchased advertising space in the directory.
Referring to a new program launched by the Chamber recently—namely, the Leadership Institute—Mr. Bisson said that the Chamber’s purpose is to identify approximately 20 people in the community who would be interested in taking part in a “10 module program,” spread out one day a month over a 10-month period, where those people would be exposed to “quality of life issues;” i.e., education, Town Government, State Government, finances, personal development, health care, and other concerns of interest. The Director pointed out that this is a concept that has worked very effectively across the Nation.
There were no more speakers under this Item.
6. Environmental Health & Safety Message - None
7. Adoption of Minutes of Previous Meetings
Motion to accept the Minutes of the following Town Council meetings: Regular Meeting of January 16, 2001; Joint Budget Work Session with the Board of Education of February 12, 2001; and Work Session of February 20, 2001.
Was made by: Councillor Streeter
Seconded by: Councillor Delnicki
The Motion was: Approved, unanimously
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ITEM:
8. Public Petitions - None
9. Communications from Officers and Boards Directly Responsible to Council - None
10. Communications and Reports from Town Manager
Town Manager Matthew Galligan reported that the Town is, currently, in negotiations with the CSEA Bargaining Unit and the Police Department; and, following one or two meetings, negotiations seem to be going along fairly well. He hoped the proceedings would be “wrapped up” before this Fiscal Year is ended.
Referring to the Town’s recent bonding rating, Mr. Galligan reported that South Windsor received a rating of Triple A from Moody’s; and a rating of Double A from Standard & Poors. He pointed out that, out of 169 communities, only 42 have a “Double A,” or better rating; and out of the 42, only ten (10) which have a “Triple A” rating. Considering these ratings, Mr. Galligan felt that the Town of South Windsor was doing “very well.”
On other matters, Mr. Galligan informed the Council that (1) a second law suit has been filed against the Town by Stop & Shop; (2) the “snow budget” has put pressure on the Budget Account that takes care of not only snow removal, but “street sweeping,” etc. Mr. Galligan said that Council will be asked to approve the appropriation of remaining funds in the Contingency Account to meet the over-expenditures of those Public Works Accounts. (Mr. Galligan said he had learned that Governor Rowland may come up with a formula to reimburse those Towns hardest hit by all the snow removal projects.)
According to the Town Manager, the Town is working with two companies in the Gateway Zone regarding a “recreational center.” He reminded Council that he had pointed out to them that, under the 10-Year Master Plan, there are two items contained therein for an “indoor swimming facility;” and a “gymnasium.”
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10. (Continued)
Rather than the Town planning on building such a project in “seven years or so,” Mr. Galligan felt there are various companies that do “public/private partnerships” in order to create these recreational facilities. Right now, he continued, he was working with two companies to meet these needs without placing further burden on the taxpayers. He said he would like to see such facilities located in the Gateway Zone in order to realize a “lifestyle center” or a focal point of the economic resurgence of that area.
Mr. Galligan said he would defer to Bond Counsel (Robinson & Cole), and the Town Attorney for their opinions on “who’s got control, and who’s going to be doing what.” Mr. Galligan felt that the “legal” rather than the “financial” matters would be the biggest issue.
The Town did apply for a “health award” called Community Health Charities; and what they do every year is go around, look at communities that have done something of a “health nature” for their employees. This award, he said, is very competitive; however, the Town of South Windsor has been chosen to get a “bronze award.” (Mr. Galligan then read the commendations included in the Award.)
Saying that he has always supported the concept of public/private partnership, Councillor Aman felt, however, that before the Town Manager went into serious negotiations, or approached Bond Counsel, etc., he would like the Manager to, very soon, present a “policy and procedure for public/private partnerships,” in Resolution form to Council for approval.
He continued by stating that he would not like the Town Manager or the Town Council put in the position of having a majority (or strong minority) of the Council not approve of the concept. Were this to occur, Councillor Aman felt it would require the Town Manager to go back to the developer and concede that what they had both spent months developing was not going to work.
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10. (Continued)
He felt that just as there is an “economic development” policy and procedure, there should be policy and procedures governing such things as the “type of businesses” being encouraged to participate in a “private/public partnership.” He felt that, if the Town was going to get into this type of partnership, it must have a very clear policy and procedure—not one written with a specific developer, or business, but one that can be used in other areas of Town.
Again, Councillor Aman asked that this be put together as soon as possible so that there can be a public discussion and a formal vote of the Town Council—before the Town gets into the “nuts and bolts” of a particular project.
Mr. Galligan said that what Councillor Aman was discussing was exactly what he was discussing with Robinson & Cole—a policy that the Council can look at as a framework.
The Town Manager then informed Council of the “Business Expansion Awards” Evening being sponsored by the Town and the South Windsor Chamber of Commerce on March 29, and the speaker would be Robert Wolpert from Output Technologies Solutions, at the Nutmeg Restaurant, East Windsor, starting at 6:00 p.m.
Councillor Fine asked the Town Manager what the status was of the repair work, and reopening, of The Mill on the River. Mr. Galligan said he really could not tell her. He guessed another two weeks. Councillor Fine said that “the first signs of Spring are on the telephone poles, again—the signs are back.” Mr. Galligan said he would remind all Department Heads to remove them from the telephone poles when they see them.
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ITEM:
11. Reports from Standing Committees - None
12. Reports from Temporary Committees - None
13. Communications and Petitions from the Council
Councillor Williams, referring to questions she had sent to the Town Manager regarding the Board of Education’s proposed budget for fiscal year 2001/2002, and the consequent “very long” response from the Town Manager, stated that she felt he had a “wealth of information.”
Continuing, Councillor Williams said she had “categorized” this information into three areas that she wished the audience to be aware of: (1) Town/Board of Education employees; (2) the health insurance and the rate of the increase being anticipated—and the fact that, as she understood the memorandum, a Request for Proposal for insurance bids had been turned into a “bid,: and the fact that the “Town” and the “Board of Education” were being treated separately now.
The Councillor went on to state that this Council had been under the impression that there was a “good working relationship” between Board and Council. However, after reading Mr. Galligan’s response, she felt there “really isn’t.”
The third area, she said, concerned the Capital Projects Committee. Pointing to the fact that this Committee counts among its number both Members of the Town Council and the Board of Education, Councillor Williams said it was her understanding that “things need to come before us to be passed before any decisions are made.” She said she was surprised to see the Board’s $150,000 price tag for a “Space Study” that had been added to the Capital Projects without the Committee being aware of it..
Pointing out that “$150,000 is a lot of money” that has to be taken away from another project which, she assumed in this case, was from “Roads and Paving”—a project that the Capital Projects Committee was led to believe was “so desperately needed this year, and could not be put off any longer.” She questioned the arguments made as to “need,” and how sincere they are.
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ITEM:
13. Communications and Petitions from the Council (Continued)
If the Council agrees, Councillor Williams said she would (1) like to see the Insurance Control Commission begin, again, to take a look at “health insurance” in addition to their deliberations on Workers’ Compensation and Liability Insurances. She felt it was wrong that “any one or two people” control Town monies that “go anywhere.” (Mr. Galligan agreed; and said that, henceforth and once again, the Insurance Control Commission would include health insurance on their Agenda when they met.
Finally, Councillor Williams asked (if Council agreed) that the Board of Education Members receive a copy, each of Councillor’s questions, and the Town Manager’s response to her questions.
Councillor Pelkey, referring to the previous discussion, asked if the Board of Education wanted to enter into a “separate contract” to provide health insurance, they would have to go through that Insurance Control Committee.
According to the Charter, Mr. Galligan responded, it is stated that the ICC should look at all issues of insurance, including “health, liability, workers’ compensation, and all other insurance-related matters.” He then explained that the voting members of this Commission were the Town Manager, the Mayor (or her/his designee), the Town Attorney, the Chairman of the Board of Education (or his/her designee), and a Member of the minority party on the Town Council. Advisory people, usually in attendance, were the Director of Finance, and the Business Manager of the Board of Education—as well as any outside insurance advisors chosen to be present for a particular issue by the ICC.
Councillor Aman (having served on this Commission, previously, as Mayor) said that he recalled the fact that, at the time, the Union Contracts in the Town specifically named their “preferred health insurance carrier,” so there was no discussion about Requests for Proposals, or going out to bid. Under these circumstances, he continued, “management employees” automatically were covered by the health insurance carrier chosen by the bargaining units. He felt that, nowadays, the union contracts are a bit more flexible—thus providing “management” with more opportunity to “shop around.”
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ITEM:
13. Communications and Petitions from the Council (Continued)
Directing his question to the Town Attorney, Councillor Aman then asked how “something that is specified in the Charter be given away in a Union Contract?”
Councillor Pelkey interrupted to state that that’s what he was alluding to—where do “separation of powers” come into play—i.e., negotiated union contracts vs. what is stated in the Town Charter.
Atty. Guliano pointed out that the ICC is not under the Charter, it is included in the Town’s Codes; and, secondly, he was not sure it was correct that the Board of Education cannot get its own insurance. He felt that the Board has been “voluntarily” part of the Insurance Control Commission; and, for purposes beneficial to them and to the Town, they have sought insurances together.
However, he continued, if the question was—could the Board of Education go out on its own and purchase insurance without coming to the Insurance Control Commission, first, he could not be sure of the answer—although he “suspected” that it probably could. He asked for time to look into this issue further.
Councillor Delnicki, too, asked that the Town Manager’s response be sent to each individual Member of the Board of Education.
On another subject, Councillor Fine referred to a different type of public/private partnership that was held on the evening of March 3. Explaining, she said it was an evening of Dinner Theatre, hosted and sponsored by Bruce Maneely at his catering hall. She said that he put on this event for the benefit of the South Windsor Volunteer Fire Department. She thanked Mr. Maneely for doing this.
Deputy Mayor Havens reminded the Council, and listening public, of Saturday’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Hartford; and asked all those who could participate by marching to be sure to sign up as representatives of the Town of South Windsor.
On another matter, the Deputy Mayor used this time to encourage organizations, and businesses to join in “Adopting a Road” and see that this road cleaned once or twice a year. He asked the Director of Public Works to see that this idea was
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ITEM:
13. Communications and Petitions from the Council (Continued)
Councillor Williams asked the status of State reimbursement for the purchase of thermal imaging cameras. Mr. Galligan said that he had spoken with the Town’s State Representatives regarding this and, apparently, there are people now pushing to see that each Fire Department have two (2) cameras per Department. He also informed Council that there are Fire Department who have purchased their thermal imaging cameras already [South Windsor has purchased four (4)]; and are upset at this new legislation.
Our Legislators are now looking at reimbursing municipalities for the cameras, even if they have already been purchased, so that the monies being reimbursed may now be used for other necessary equipment for the Departments.
14. Public Participation - None
15. Consent Agenda
Motion to accept Agenda Items 16. A., B., C., and D., and 17. A. as the Consent Agenda.
Was made by: Councillor Fine
Seconded by: Councillor Burnham
The Motion was: Approved, unanimously
16. Unfinished Business
*A. Appointment of Sherman G. Tarr (D) to the Historic District Commission
BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council appoints Sherman G. Tarr to the Historic District Commission for a term ending November 30, 2005.
(Approved by Consent Agenda)
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16. Unfinished Business (Continued)
*B. Reappointment of Joan Murphy (R) to the South Windsor Housing Authority
BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council reappoints Joan Murphy to the South Windsor Housing Authority for a term ending November 30, 2005.
(APPROVED BY CONSENT AGENDA)
*C. Reappointment of Dorothy T. Cottle (R) to the Human Relations Commission
BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council reappoints Dorothy T. Cottle to the Human Relations Commission for a term ending November 30, 2003.
(APPROVED BY CONSENT AGENDA)
*D. Appointment of Elizabeth MacDonald (R) to the Drug and Alcohol Abuse Prevention Commission
BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council appoints Elizabeth MacDonald to the Drug and Alcohol Abuse Prevention Commission to fill a vacancy on this Commission until September 1, 2001.
(APPROVED BY CONSENT AGENDA)
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ITEM:
16. Unfinished Business (Continued)
E. Reappointment of Audrey Delnicki (R) to the Inland-Wetlands Agency
BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council reappoints Audrey Delnicki to the Inland-Wetlands Agency for a term ending December 1, 2004.
Was made by: Councillor Burnham
Seconded by: Councillor Pelkey
The Motion was approved 7 Ayes to 1 Abstention on a Roll Call vote, as follows:
Councillor Fine Yes
Councillor Aman Yes
Deputy Mayor Havens Yes
Councillor Burnham Yes
Councillor Pelkey Yes
Councillor Delnicki Abstained
Councillor Williams Yes
Councillor Streeter Yes
17. New Business
*A. Appointment of Edward W. Kasheta (R) to the South Windsor Agricultural Land Preservation Advisory Commission (SWALPAC), and the Tabling of Same
BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council appoints Edward W. Kasheta to the South Windsor Agricultural Land Preservation Advisory Commission for a term ending November 30, 2001, to fill the unexpired term of Jeffrey Slicer, and hereby tables the same.
(This item was removed from the Agenda because Mr. Kasheta is unable to fill this position because of illness in his family.)
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ITEM:
17. New Business (Continued)
B. Resolution Approving a Tax Refund to Nine (9) South Windsor Taxpayers
BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby approves a refund of property taxes to Nine (9) South Windsor taxpayers, the total of said refunds being $2,872.83, and as listed on attached Exhibit A.
Was made by: Councillor Pelkey
Seconded by: Councillor Delnicki
The Motion was: Approved, unanimously
C. Resolution Authorizing an Expenditure for South Windsor High School’s “Operation Graduation”
BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby authorizes and directs Town Manager Matthew B. Galligan to contribute $1,500 from Contingency Account #9001 to the 2001 “South Windsor Operation Graduation” Fund to help defray the estimated $18,000 cost associated with this event.
Was made by: Councillor Fine
Seconded by: Councillor Aman
The Motion was: Approved, unanimously
D. Discussion Item – Slater Street “Turnaround”
Michael Gantick, Director of Public Works, gave a brief overview of this issue and the reason for the lack of a cul-de-sac in this area. He stated that when the Buckland Mall was being built once of the conditions was the repair and modification of Slater Street as it existed at that time (which was a through street going from the Town of Manchester into the Town of South Windsor).
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17. D. (Continued)
At that time, he said, and because the State Traffic Commission had decided it did not want the Buckland Mall developer to do anything with Slater Street, South Windsor’s Town Council decided that they wanted that street closed—primarily to prevent anticipated heavy traffic using this street as a route to and from the Mall. The Town then made application to its Inland-Wetlands Agency to put a cul-de-sac at its end of the road just before the Manchester Town Line.
After four (4) applications, approval for this cul-de-sac was ultimately received; however, the way it was approved would require that the cul-de-sac be built on “pilings.” Staff felt that this was a very “costly” way to build this structure--$190,000 in 1990. When this was brought back to the Council, it was decided to not do anything for the present.
Since that time, Mr. Gantick continued, the residents of that area have had to live with this situation—very little room for emergency vehicle “turn-around;” a difficult maintenance configuration; frequent wash-out of gravel placed by Town; difficulty maintaining “Jersey barriers” placed by Town to prevent traffic from proceeding beyond that point; etc.
What has brought this issue to Council this evening, according to Mr. Gantick, are recent requests from the residents of Slater Street that something be done to clean up this site or take remedial action that was deferred in 1990. Mr. Gantick pointed out that several residents were present this evening; and, perhaps, they could better explain their frustration with the ongoing problems in that area, and what they would like to see accomplished.
The Deputy Mayor asked if any Councillors wished to ask questions before the residents spoke. None did. He then asked if any of the residents wished to speak.
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ITEM:
17. D. (Continued)
The first speaker was Mr. Roger Townsend, 342 Slater Street, reiterated that (1) the “turn-around area is a mess;” (2) the area “collects water;” and (3) the plantings that have been placed there have become “bedraggled” and the area has become overgrown. Mr. Townsend said that, primarily, the area residents were looking for the placement of a more permanent surface on the turnaround—one that would get rid of the “potholes.” Secondly, they were asking that the “walk through area” be fixed so that water did not accumulate there.
The third item of concern, according to Mr. Townsend, are the plantings in the area. Referring to Deputy Mayor Havens’ earlier remarks concerning the “Adopt a Road” program, Mr. Townsend volunteer that the residents in that area would be willing to “adopt” that section, and handle the plantings—who would pay for their purchase, he said, could probably be negotiated.
Deputy Mayor Havens asked Mr. Gantick if he had any recent preliminary cost figures so that this issue might see closure. Mr. Gantick responded that the Public Works Department had not updated the costs—however, he felt that the Town was looking at about a $50,000 project—more or less. He said that one of the things that “time” had allowed was the observation of the common “path” most people used through that area. He felt that there was now an opportunity to provide that access in a way that was controlled, safe, and more easily maintained.
For Council’s information, according to Mr. Gantick, there were still funds left over from the original “Winchester Mall” settlement that would allow the Town to accomplish this task. After using these funds for various projects associated with the traffic generated by the Mall, Mr. Gantick felt that there would probably be enough remaining funds to accomplish this project.
The Deputy Mayor then asked the Town Manager to consider working this problem out for the residents. Mr. Galligan said he would get together with staff, work out a budget for this project, and then return to Council with information as to how much remained in the Winchester Mall fund, and with a Resolution appropriating funds from that account to pay for the project.
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17. D. (Continued)
Mr. Gantick reminded the Town Manager that staff would, again, have to obtain Inland-Wetlands approval before proceeding with remedial work.
Councillor Aman, after looking at the map depicting the original plans for this area, asked why the Town went with the straight cul-de-sac at that time instead of a “hammerhead” that would have placed it out of the wetlands.
Mr. Gantick said this was not done because it would have impacted the property across the street—making it “non-conforming;” and staff was trying to minimize the impact on all the property-owners.
Councillor Aman asked if that property now combines with I-84 Associates Open Space approved by Council a few weeks ago. Mr. Gantick said that the property on the wetlands side of it was part of that overall project; and, theoretically, could be tied into the trails that connect those various open space parcels.
Councillor Delnicki asked if it was Mr. Gantick’s intention to go before Inland-Wetlands before developing a budget for this project. Mr. Gantick felt that might be prudent considering the history of the project—since, a cul-de-sac built on piers would still be too costly for the Town to undertake. Councillor Delnicki pointed out that there had been substantial changes in membership on the Inland-Wetlands Agency since 1990; and he felt the current membership tended to “think outside the box” on solutions.
Councillor Delnicki also expressed his hope that the Inland-Wetland Agency would remember that this was, truly, a public safety issue and will embrace the proposals outlined here this evening. He felt it was something that has been “hanging far too long.”
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17. D. (Continued)
When asked by Councillor Delnicki when he would be looking to do this work (if approved by Inland Wetlands), Mr. Gantick replied that since the Winchester Mall account is not tied into any Fiscal Year it could be done in either the current or the next Fiscal Year. However, he predicted that Inland-Wetlands would not be able to look at this until at least May or June of this year.
E. Discussion Item – Board of Education
Mr. Galligan said that all he had to report on this was that he had received a letter from the Board of Education informing him that they had passed their Budget of $43 million plus—which is a 9.71% increase over last year’s budget. That Budget, he said, would be combined with the General Government Budget and would be submitted to Council by March 22.
Continuing, Mr. Galligan said that the Board’s Budget and his, combined, could result in a 8.52% tax increase.
F. Resolution with Respect to the Issuance and Sale of $5,785,000 Town of South Windsor General Obligation Bonds (For Additions and Renovations to the Timothy Edwards Middle School; and For Renovations, Repairs, and Improvements to Veterans’ Memorial Park Pool)
Motion to approve Resolution with respect to the issuance and sale of $5,785,000 Town of South Windsor General Obligation Bonds with $2,685,000 of said Bonds to be issued for the Timothy Edwards Middle School additions and renovations, and $3,100,000 of said Bonds to be used for the Veterans’ Memorial Park Pool renovations, repairs, and improvements (as shown on attached Resolution 17. F.. dated March 5, 2001).
Was made by: Councillor Delnicki
Seconded by: Councillor Aman
The Motion was: Approved, unanimously
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17. New Business (Continued)
G. Resolution Authorizing a One-Year Extension of the Lease of Town-Owned Property on Main Street Known as Union School
BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby authorizes Town Manager Matthew B. Galligan to enter into a one-year extension of the Lease of Union School with four one-year options to renew, with the South Windsor Child Development Center, Inc., said one-year extension ending on October 31, 2002; and said lease appended hereto as Exhibit B.
Was made by: Councillor Aman
Seconded by: Councillor Fine
Before a vote could be taken, a Motion to Table this Resolution was made by Councillor Delnicki who felt that more time was needed to determine if this facility might be used to house Mr. Harvey’s war memorabilia. The Motion was seconded by Councillor Pelkey; and approved, unanimously.
H. Resolution Authorizing the Lease of Town-Owned Land on the Easterly Side of Nevers Road Known as the Sluzkanis Parcel
BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby authorizes Town Manager Matthew B. Galligan to enter into a sixty (60) month Lease Agreement with Dwight Foster for the term commencing January 1, 2001 and ending December 31, 2005 for that piece or parcel of land situated on the easterly side of Nevers Road in said Town of South Windsor and known as the Sluzkanis Parcel, consisting of 24 acres, more or less, described in Volume 546, Page 586 of the Land Records of the Town of South Windsor; said lease appended hereto as Exhibit C.
Was made by: Councillor Williams
Seconded by: Councillor Delnicki
The Motion was: Approved, unanimously
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17. New Business (Continued)
I Resolution Authorizing the Lease of Town-Owned Land on the Easterly Side of Foster Street and Westerly Side of Avery Street known as Pero Orchards
BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby authorizes Town Manager Matthew B. Galligan to enter into a Lease Agreement with Brian K. Gavitt for the term commencing January 1, 2001 and ending December 31, 2001 for a certain piece or parcel of
land together with the buildings and appurtenances thereon located in the Town of South Windsor and on the easterly side of Foster Street and the westerly side of Avery Street, and being known as Pero Orchards, and being the same premises described in a Warranty Deed from Joseph G. Pero to the Town of South Windsor, dated September 20, 1062 and recorded in Volume 92 at Pages 287 and 288 of the South Windsor Land Records; said lease appended hereto as Exhibit D.
Before Resolution 17. I. could be put to a Motion, etc. the Town Attorney explained to the Town Council that it should not have been on the Agenda, as this particular lease was not up for renewal at this time. Consequently, the Motion was tabled by Councillor Fine, duly seconded, and unanimously approved.
J. Resolution Authorizing the Lease of Town-Owned Land Known as the Barber Hill/Niederwerfer Property
BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby authorizes Town Manager Matthew B. Galligan to enter into a sixty (60) month Lease Agreement with Earl Reichle for the term commencing January 1, 2001, and ending December 31, 2005 for that piece or parcel of land known as the Barber Hill/Niederwerfer Parcel in said Town of South Windsor, consisting of 30 acres, more or less, described in Volume 128, Page 719 of the Land Records of the Town of South Windsor. Said Lease is appended hereto as Exhibit E.
Was made by: Councillor Fine
Seconded by: Councillor Pelkey
The Motion was: Approved, unanimously
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18. Passage of Ordinance - None
19. Communications and Petitions from Council (Continued)
20. Executive Session – To continue discussion concerning the Evaluation of
a Public Employee, if necessary.
(It was not necessary to resume the Executive Session.)
21. Motion to Adjourn
A Motion to adjourn was made at 9:20 p.m., by Councillor Delnicki; seconded by Councillor Streeter; and was approved, unanimously.
Respectfully submitted,
Patricia R. Brown
Clerk of the Council
Attmts. (Exhibits A., B., C., D., and E.)
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