Mayor Aman informed the Town Manager that a couple of residents on Town had called him about
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14. Public Participation - None
15. Consent Agenda
Motion to approve Agenda Items 16. A. through 16. S. as the Consent Agenda
Was made by: Councillor Pelkey
Seconded by: Councillor Streeter
The Motion was: Approved, unanimously
16. Unfinished Business
*A. Appointment of Joel Nadel (D) to the Board of Assessment Appeals, to fill the Unexpired term of Clarence W. Gay
BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council appoints Joel Nadel to the Board of Assessment Appeal for a term expiring November 30, 2003 to fill the unexpired term of Clarence W. Gay.
(APPROVED BY CONSENT AGENDA)
*B. Appointment of Glenn Beaulieu (D) to the Public Building Commission to Fill the Unexpired Term of Harvey Fine
BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council appoints Glenn Beaulieu to the Public Building Commission for a term ending November 30, 2003, to fill the unexpired term of Harvey Fine.
(APPROVED BY CONSENT AGENDA)
*C. Reappointment of M. Terrie Kyc (D) to the Patriotic Commission
BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council reappoints M. Terrie Kyc to the Patriotic Commission for a term ending August 31, 2004.
(APPROVED BY CONSENT AGENDA)
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16. Unfinished Business (Continued)
*D. Reappointment of Alan Larson (D) to the Park and Recreation Commission
BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council reappoints Alan Larson to the Park and Recreation Commission for a term ending November 30, 2005.
(APPROVED BY CONSENT AGENDA)
*E. Reappointment of Gladys Nadel (D) to the Library Board
BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council appoints Gladys Nadel to the Library Board for a term ending November 30, 2005.
(APPROVED BY CONSENT AGENDA)
*F. Reappointment of Kathleen Mary-Sharos (D) to the Library Board
BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council reappoints Kathleen-Mary Sharos to the Library Board for a term ending November 30, 2005.
(APPROVED BY CONSENT AGENDA)
*G. Appointment of Jay Knipple (D) to the South Windsor Housing Authority to Fill the Unexpired Term of Jeanne Spencer
BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council appoints Jay Knipple to the South Windsor Housing Authority for a term ending November 30, 2002, to fill the unexpired term of Jeanne Spencer.
(APPROVED BY CONSENT AGENDA)
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16. Unfinished Business (Continued)
*H. Reappointment of Clifford Slicer (D) to the Economic Development Commission
BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council reappoints Clifford Slicer to the Economic Development Commission for a term ending November 30, 2005.
(APPROVED BY CONSENT AGENDA)
*I. Reappointment of James Murray (D) to the Economic Development Commission
BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council reappoints James Murray to the Economic Development Commission for a term ending November 30, 2005.
(APPROVED BY CONSENT AGENDA)
*J. Reappointment of Marilyn Morrison (D) to the Economic Development Commission
BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council reappoints Marilyn Morrison to the Economic Development Commission for a term ending November 30, 2005.
(APPROVED BY CONSENT AGENDA)
*K. Appointment of Cile Decker (D) to the South Windsor Agricultural Land Preservation Advisory Commission
BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council appoints Cile Decker to the South Windsor Agricultural land Preservation Advisory Commission for a term ending November 30, 2004.
(APPROVED BY CONSENT AGENDA)
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16. Unfinished Business (Continued)
*L. Reappointment of Sandy Jeski (D) to the South Windsor Agricultural Land Preservation Advisory Commission
BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council reappoints Sandy Jeski to the South Windsor Agricultural Land Preservation Advisory Commission for a term ending November 30, 2004.
(APPROVED BY CONSENT AGENDA)
*M. Reappointment of Frank Niederwerfer (I) to the South Windsor Agricultural Land Preservation Advisory Commission
BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council reappoints Frank Niederwerfer to the South Windsor Agricultural Land Preservation Advisory Commission for a term ending November 30, 2004.
(APPROVED BY CONSENT AGENDA)
*N, Reappointment of Sherwood Waldron (D) to the South Windsor Agricultural Land Preservation Advisory Commission
BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council reappoints Sherwood Waldron to the South Windsor Agricultural Land Preservation Advisory Commission for a term ending November 30, 2004, and hereby
tables the same.
(APPROVED BY CONSENT AGENDA)
*O. Reappointment of Robert Waldron (D) to the South Windsor Agricultural Land Preservation Advisory Commission
BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council reappoints Robert Waldron to the South Windsor Agricultural Land Preservation Advisory Commission for a term ending November 30, 2004.
(APPROVED BY CONSENT AGENDA)
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16. Unfinished Business (Continued)
*P. Reappointment of Jacqueline Smith (D) to the South Windsor Agricultural Land Preservation Advisory Commission
BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council reappoints Jacqueline Smith to the South Windsor Agricultural Land Preservation Advisory Commission for a term ending November 30, 2004.
(APPROVED BY CONSENT AGENDA)
*Q. Appointment of Dan Rezende (D) as an Alternate to the Park and Recreation Commission
BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council appoints Daniel Rezende as an Alternate to the Park and Recreation Commission for a term ending November 30, 2005.
(APPROVED BY CONSENT AGENDA)
*R. Appointment of Craig Zimmerman (D) to the Park and Recreation Commission
BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council appoints Craig Zimmerman to the Park and Recreation Commission for a term ending November 30, 2005.
(APPROVED BY CONSENT AGENDA)
*S. Appointment of Bart Pacekonis (D) as an Alternate to the Planning and Zoning Commission
BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council appoints Bart Pacekonis as an Alternate to the Planning and Zoning Commission for a term ending November 30, 2005.
(APPROVED BY CONSENT AGENDA)
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17. New Business
A. Resolution Approving a Tax Refund to Eighteen (18) South Windsor Taxpayers
BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council approves a refund of property taxes to eighteen (18) South Windsor taxpayers, the total of said refunds being $4,180.62, and as shown on attached Exhibit A.
Was made by: Councillor Burnham
Seconded by: Councillor Pelkey
The Motion was: Approved, unanimously
B. Resolution Approving the Transfer of $4,028 from Salary Contingency Account to the Town Manager
WHEREAS, and in accordance with prior practice, the current Town Manager
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby approves the transfer of $4,028 from Salary Contingency Account, Number 1910-9015-390 to the Town Manager
Was made by: Deputy Mayor Streeter
Seconded by: Councillor Delnicki
The Motion was: Approved, unanimously
C. Discussion Item (Marcia Banach, Director of Planning, reporting)
Ms. Banach reminded Council that it had been some time since there had been a discussion on
The Town
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17. C. (Continued)
Continuing, Ms. Banach said that the Town had contracted with the Capital Region Council of Governments in the late 1980
Out of this Plan, Ms. Banach continued, the Buckland Road/Sullivan Avenue corridor emerged as
Since that time, Ms. Banach reported, Town Council and the Connecticut Department of Transportation have since implemented many of the physical improvements included in the original transportation report
The Town Council, according to the Director of Planning, addressed the Access Management recommendation by soliciting funding through the CRCOG Transportation Committee for an
Ms. Banach said that, at the conclusion of this process, in 1998, two final reports were issued
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17. C. (Continued)
The other report, Ms. Banach stated, was addressed to the Planning and Zoning Commission and was entitled
The Director then asked for the opportunity to take a few minutes to review
She stressed that
Access management, according to the Planning Director, addresses these problems through better management of the location, design and operation of driveways and street intersections.
Without effective access management, the Town can be, and has been, faced with constant reinvestment in our roadways, and improvements in roadway and driveway designs
Planning and Zoning, Ms. Banach said, has adopted their final report regarding ITEM:
17. C. (Continued)
Ms. Banach went on to define a concept plan and recommendations for improving problem areas
With regard to prioritizing, Ms. Banach specifically mentioned that the Access Management Advisory Committee assigned the highest priority to:
The widening of Sullivan Avenue to four (4) travel lanes, and a continuous
Widening of Sullivan Avenue to two (2) travel lanes with wide shoulders, and some intersection improvements between Route 74 and Troy Road (and)
A traffic signal at the Rye Street Sullivan Avenue Intersection (and)
The realignment of West Road and Troy Road Intersections plus the traffic light to bring these two roads together
According to the Town Planner, that Plan, to date, has not been adopted by the Town Council. She pointed out that if Council chose to adopt the Plan, then
Following Ms. Banach
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17. C. (Continued)
Referring to the fact that the priorities listed were
The Town Manager pointed out to Council that when Sullivan Avenue was
Councillors did ask questions of both the Town Manager and the Director of Planning. It was suggested that it was time to
D. Resolution Approving the Transfer of $60,588 from Various Town Accounts to the Public Works Refuse and Recycling Budget for Fiscal Year 2001/2002
BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby approves a transfer of $60,588 from the various accounts listed below to Public Works Refuse and Recycling Account Number 1338-3240-320:
From 1191-1923-221 TQM - Operating Material $ 5,000
From 1192-1923-442 TQM - Department Equipment 10,000
From 1192-1925-110 Media From 1151-1532-110 Finance From 1910-9015-390 Salary Contingency 28,588
Total $60,588
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17. D. (Continued)
Said transfer is to cover the additional cost for Fiscal Year 2001/2002 associated with the Town
Was made by: Councillor Havens
Seconded by: Councillor Pelkey
The Motion was: Approved, unanimously
H. Resolution Accepting Deeds for Streets in the Cutler Ridge and Avery Meadows Subdivisions
BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby accepts the deeds for streets in the following subdivisions:
Cutler Ridge
Chandler Drive .09 mile
Stedman Circle .15 mile
Welles Lane - .06 mile
Avery Meadows
Hitchcock Way .12 mile
Was made by: Councillor Pelkey
Seconded by: Deputy Mayor Streeter
The Motion was: Approved, unanimously
I. Resolution Amending South Windsor Town Council Rules and Procedures (Article IX, Section 7), and the Tabling of Same to Next Regular Town Council Meeting
BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council Rules and Procedures, Article IX, Section 7, Item a.
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17. I (Continued)
The purpose of this committee shall be to study our problems of both public health and safety, and bring to the attention of the Council whatever measures the committee believes necessary to improve our standards in both of these fields; also, to maintain liaison between the Board of Education, the Planning and Zoning Commission, the Town Manager, the Water Pollution Control Authority, the Police Department, the Volunteer Fire Department, the Volunteer Ambulance Corps, and the Council.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that said Amendment is hereby tabled to the next Regular Town Council meeting, pursuant to South Windsor Town Council Rules and Procedures, Article XIII, Section l.
Was made by: Councillor Delnicki
Seconded by: Councillor Barbour
Before a vote was taken, Councillor Delnicki asked to Amend the Resolution to exclude, in the second to the last line of this Resolution, the words
Mayor Aman then called for a vote on the Amended Resolution. It was approved, unanimously.
18. Passage of Ordinance
19. Communications and Petitions from Council (Continued)
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20. Executive Session
Deputy Mayor Streeter made a Motion to go into Executive Session to discuss pending claims and litigation; and to discuss the possible purchase of real estate, or an interest in real estate by the Town. The Motion was seconded by Councillor Barbour; and unanimously approved.
21. Motion to Adjourn
A Motion to Adjourn was made at 10:30 p.m.; was duly seconded; and unanimously approved.
Respectfully submitted,
Patricia R. Brown
Clerk of the Council
