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TOWN COUNCIL
TOWN OF SOUTH WINDSOR
MINUTES Page 1 September 17, 2002
TOWN COUNCIL Council Chambers
Members Present: Mayor William Aman
Deputy Mayor Matthew Streeter
Councillor Barbara Barbour
Councillor Paul Burnham
Councillor Thomas Delnicki
Councillor Deborah Fine
Councillor Lassman Fisher
Councillor Edward Havens
Councillor John Pelkey
Also Present: Town Attorney Barry Guliano
Asst. to the Town Manager Judy Hall
Absent: Town Manager Matthew Galligan
Mayor William Aman called the meeting to order at 8:00 p.m.
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5. Public Input
Mary Etter, Library Director, informed the Town Council that she was present this evening on behalf of the Friends of the South Windsor Public Library and in hopes that the Town Council and the public are aware of a special celebration on Friends Day Sunday, September 22, 2002
Next to speak was Philip Crombie, Fire Chief. Chief Crombie was present to give the Town Council a brief overview on the fire that had occurred at Strawbridge Condominiums on Tuesday, September 10. He said it was one of the largest fires the Town has experienced
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5. Public Input (Continued)
Referring again to the fire of September 10, Chief Crombie said that the particular building involved housed 10 units--seven (7) of which were either destroyed or damaged in the fire. He then described where in the building the fire had begun and the fact that numerous 911 Calls were received at 10:41; and when the first firefighters appeared on the scene, a significant volume of fire was noted.
According to Chief Crombie
Saying that he happened to be the
Twenty-six (26) minutes after the fire was reported the Chief said that a portion of the buildings originally involved
Chief Crombie then went on to credit the efforts and decisions of the 70 South Windsor firefighters present at the fire; and the help received from the firefighting crews and equipment of the 8th Utilities District in Manchester; and the Towns of Windsor, Vernon, Ellington, and Broad Brook both at the scene of the fire, and by manning our Fire Stations while South Windsor
Chief Crombie noted that three (3) firefighters were injured while fighting this fire. A South Windsor firefighter experienced ITEM:
5. Public Input (Continued)
Mayor Aman commented on how impressed he was with the
6. Public Health & Safety Message
Deputy Mayor Streeter asked about the continued need for the marked
7. Acceptance of Minutes of Previous Meetings
Motion to accept the Minutes of the following Town Council meetings: Public Hearing of July 15, 2002 (re.: Installation of Sidewalks at Ayers and Nevers Roads); Public Hearing of July 15, 2002 (re.: Drainage Improvements along Buckland Road); Special Work Session of August 12, 2002; Public Hearing of August 12, 2002; and Work Session of September 3, 2002.
Was made by: Councillor Havens
Seconded by: Councillor Fine
The Motion was: Approved, unanimously
8. Public Petitions - None
9. Communications from Officers and Boards Directly Responsible to Council - None
10. Communications and Reports from Town Manager - None
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11. Reports from Standing Committees - None
12. Reports of Temporary Committees - None
13. Communications and Petitions from Council
Councillor Fine said it came to her attention that, when exiting the Bissell Bridge onto Route 5 in South Windsor, there is a sign facing you from the former
Councillor Barbour reported on the Board of Education
14. Public Participation
Craig Zimmerman, 5A Amato Drive, wished to speak as a taxpayer on the Question going to Referendum in November. He first thanked the Town Council and the Town staff for all their help in putting together the plan that will go to Referendum. For the public, he said, he hoped they would view this as an improvement to the quality of life and health of the community.
Mr. Zimmerman then went on to give a couple of the
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15. Consent Agenda
Motion to approve Items 16. A. through 16. D. as the Consent Agenda.
Was made by: Councillor Fine
Seconded by: Councillor Delnicki
The Motion was: Approved, unanimously
16. Unfinished Business
*A. Appointment of Dwight Johnson (D) as an Alternate to the Economic Development Commission
BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council appoints Dwight Johnson as an Alternate to the Economic Development Commission to fill the unexpired term of David Guay for a term ending November 30, 2003.
(APPROVED BY CONSENT AGENDA)
*B. Appointment of Dan Rezende (D) as a Full Member of the Park and Recreation Commission
BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council appoints Dan Rezende as a Full Member of the Park and Recreation Commission to fill the unexpired term of Gladys Nadel for a term ending November 30, 2003.
(APPROVED BY CONSENT AGENDA)
*C. Appointment of Andrew Paterna(D) as an Alternate to the Park and Recreation Commission
BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council appoints Andrew Paterna as an Alternate to the Park and Recreation Commission to fill the unexpired term of Dan Rezende for a term ending November 30, 2005.
(APPROVED BY CONSENT AGENDA)
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16. Unfinished Business (Continued)
*D. Appointment of Cary Prague (R) as an Alternate to the Park and Recreation Commission
BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council appoints Cary Prague as an Alternate to the Park and Recreation Commission for a term ending November 30, 2005.
(APPROVED BY CONSENT AGENDA)
17. New Business
A. Resolution Accepting Deeds for Streets in Sunrise View Estates, Pond Estates at Red Rock, Partridge Meadows II, Section 1-4 and Deming Hill Estates, Sections 1, 2, 4, 5
BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby accepts the deeds for streets in the following subdivisions:
Sunrise View Estates
Sunrise Lane 576 feet
Pond Estates at Red Rock
(Open Space side of Slater Street) 8.56 acres
Partridge Meadows II, Section 1-4
Pheasant Way 1,318 feet
Madison Way 1,168 feet
Ellsworth Circle 568 feet
Trumbull Lane 2,946 feet
Stevens Road 839 feet
(Resolution Continued on Next Page)
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17. A. (Continued)
Deming Hills Estates, Sections 1, 2, 4, 5
Cardinal Way 1,986 feet
Gilbert Lane (partial) 1,372 feet
French Lane 505 feet
Loomis Road (partial) 507 feet
Elmore Way 363 feet
B. Resolution Approving a Tax Refund to Twenty-Five (25) South Windsor Taxpayers
BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council approves a refund of property taxes to twenty-five (25) South Windsor Taxpayers, said refunds totaling $11,719.18, and as shown on attached Exhibit A.
Was made by: Councillor Burnham
Seconded by: Councillor Barbour
The Motion was: Approved, unanimously
C. Resolution Authorizing the Town Manager to Enter into a Contract with the National Association of Municipal Employees (A Division of NAGE) for the Period July 1, 2002 through June 30, 2005
BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council authorizes Town Manager Matthew B. Galligan to enter into a Contract between the National Association of Municipal Employees (a Division of NAGE) and the Town of South Windsor
Was made by: Councillor Burnham
Seconded by: Councillor Barbour
The Motion was: approved, unanimously
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17. New Business (Continued)
D. Resolution To Transfer Money To The State Of Connecticut To Conduct Right Of Way Activities For The Pleasant Valley Road And Clark Street Reconstruction Project.
WHEREAS, the Town of South Windsor was awarded Federal and State funding from the Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act (ISTEA), Surface Transportation Program (STP) for roadway improvements along Clark Street (from Chapel Road to Pleasant Valley Road), and Pleasant Valley Road (from Clark Street to the Manchester Town line); and
WHEREAS, the Town of South Windsor has agreed that the State of Connecticut will be responsible for conducting the Rights Of Way acquisition portion of said project and the State is in the process of acquiring the needed rights of way and easements; and
WHEREAS, the Town of South Windsor is responsible for 10% of the cost of acquisition of Rights Of Way and easements, and the estimated cost of the Town
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council authorizes the expenditure of $30,000.00 for the demand deposit to be transferred from the capital non-recurring account 004-4200-4201-320 to the Connecticut Department of Transportation for rights-of-way costs associated with the reconstruction of Pleasant Valley Road and Clark Street.
Was made by: Councillor Pelkey
Seconded by: Councillor Fine
(17. D. Continued on Next Page)
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17. D. (Continued)
After a brief discussion, the Motion was approved 7 Ayes to 2 Nays, on a Roll Call vote, as follows:
Councillor Barbour Yes
Councillor Fine Yes
Councillor Burnham No
Councillor Havens Yes
Councillor Delnicki No
Councillor Lassman Fisher Yes
Deputy Mayor Streeter Yes
Councillor Pelkey Yes
Mayor Aman Yes
E. Resolution Authorizing the Printing of Explanatory Text of Referendum Question
BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby authorizes the Town Clerk, in accordance with Section 9-369b of the Connecticut General Statutes, to have printed concise and explanatory text of the Referendum Question ($4,645,000 for the Planning, Acquisition, and Construction of Renovations, Repairs, and Improvements to Lawrence Road Park, Nevers Road Park, and Town-Owned Land Known as I-291 Park) to be voted on November 5, 2002.
Was made by: Councillor Barbour
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) - None
20. Executive Session - None
21. Motion to Adjourn
At 9:00 p.m. Deputy Mayor Streeter moved to adjourn the Regular Meeting; the Motion was seconded by Councillor Delnicki; and was approved, unanimously.
Respectfully submitted,
Patricia R. Brown
Clerk of the Council
Attmt. (Exhibit A)
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