TOWN COUNCIL
TOWN OF SOUTH WINDSOR
MINUTES Page 1 June 21, 2004
TOWN COUNCIL – Regular Meeting
Council Chambers – South Windsor Town Hall
Members Present: Mayor Edward Havens
Deputy Mayor John Pelkey
Councillor William Aman
Councillor Thomas Delnicki
Councillor Judith Paquin
Councillor Elizabeth Pendleton
Councillor Matthew Streeter
Councillor Muriel Yacavone
Also Present: Town Manager Matthew B. Galligan
Town Attorney Barry Guliano
Absent: Councillor Deborah Fine
(Prior to calling the meeting to order, Mayor Havens and Patriotic Commission Chairman Robert Moeller presented “Certificates of Recognition” to Eight (8) Memorial Day “Essay Contest” Winners. They were: K – 2nd Grade: 1st Place, Spencer Martin; 2nd Place, Nicole Gauer. 3rd – 5th Grade: 1st Place, Beth Gilson; 2nd Place, Evan Cheman. Middle School: 1st Place, Caitlin M. Neiswanger; 2nd Place, Hillary Dutton. High School: 1st Place, Greg Marra; 2nd Place, Katy Fallavollita. The Winners who were present then read their winning essays.)
Following these presentations, Mayor Havens called the meeting to order at 8:45 p.m.
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5. Public Input
First to speak was Mary Martin, (“a citizen of South Windsor”), who presented a Petition to the Town Council regarding “continuing problems at the Enes Community Center which are causing concern among the Senior Citizens of this Town. (A copy of the Petition, with its accompanying signatures, is attached hereto, and made a part hereof.)
Following Ms. Martin’s presentation, Mayor Havens informed her that, normally, the Town Council did not address a Petition the same evening it was received; however, as a courtesy to those Seniors present for this specific reason, he asked the Town Manager to please address some of the areas of concern.
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5. Public Input (Continued)
Mr. Galligan said that he did agree with some of the concerns—namely, parking has always been a problem in that area; the Town has been policing the parking lot, and can “step up” this process. With regard to “space needs,” Mr. Galligan referred to the Council’s “Space Needs Subcommittee’s Study.”
Continuing, Mr. Galligan stated that when the Community Center was originally built it was already 20,000 square feet too short. He mentioned that with the upcoming possibility of changes in the elementary school facilities there may result an opportunity to use other buildings for recreational purposes. Were this to occur, the Senior facility at the Community Center may then be able to expand.
The Town Manager also mentioned a Grant recently received that dedicated certain rooms for Seniors. Unfortunately, he added, the Town also had an expanding “youth population;” and, very often, many children at the “Pre-School” age are turned away from the Town’s program because of over-crowding.
Mr. Galligan suggested that, now that the Council is aware of the needs, it reconvene its “Space Needs Subcommittee.” He pointed out, however, that no matter what was proposed “the unfortunate thing is that anything we do always winds up costing money.” Pointing out that the Town already knows the “need,” the Town Manager felt the next “charge” was to convince the public of the need.
Acknowledging the presence of Dennis Sheridan, Director of Human Services, Mr. Galligan asked him if he had any comments regarding this Petition. Mr. Sheridan came forward to state that he did want to address “some of the issues that we can handle right away; and the things that we are going to work to handle right away; and make you aware of them.”
Saying that the Department had experienced a “wonderful discourse” with those Seniors present this evening who represent the ‘Senior Setback League,” and the larger group of Seniors in Town. Referring to an incident occurring two weeks ago where the Senior Set-back group had to be moved to another room, Mr. Sheridan said that this had occurred because of a “miscommunication; and we apologize for that.”
Agreeing with the Town Manager, Mr. Sheridan pointed out that the Human Services Department, including those involved in Senior activities, had been in the present building for 13 years; and were now experiencing “growing pains.” The first thing on the scheduling in dedicated space,” he said, was a meeting with Director of Recreation, Ray Favreau on Wednesday (6/23).
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5. Public Input (Continued)
At that meeting, he continued, he would be talking about setting aside that Wednesday evening as protected space for that “set-back group.” Mr. Sheridan informed Council that this setback league has been going on for years—and its success, he pointed out, was due to the efforts of Noel and Irma Asselin (who were present in the audience.
Regarding the need for a “Facilitator,” Mr. Sheridan said that he has assigned a Senior Center Programmer who, he said, will be with that group Wednesday nights, assisting in their set-up and with any other of their needs. With regard to “parking’ problems, Mr. Sheridan did point out that there are a few lanes open on both the East side and the North side of the Community Center’s parking lot—which are the lanes, he added, closest to the building.
A major need, according to the Director, as well as more parking spots in general, are “more handicap parking spaces in those spots closest to the building.
“Temperature Control” - According to Mr. Sheridan this building has been a “tough, tough building to heat and cool—and has been throughout its history.” Add to this, the fact that the Department Directors, at the site, no longer have “keys” to the thermostat boxes because of problems with outside groups using the building. The boxes are now locked, and unlocked, by computer, from the Town Hall. He said that those working at the Community Center deal with this every day.
Mr. Sheridan suggested that a possible solution might be having the two Directors in the building have some kind of access to the thermostat boxes for immediate response to the temperature control needs in those rooms. He stressed that this has “become an issue.”
With regard to long-range planning, Mr. Galligan said that one of the goals this year that Irene Deneen, her staff, and he would be working toward is “accreditation” as a Senior Center. In order to accomplish this, he added, was to meet the first “need,” putting together a “Senior Advisory Council” representative of the Seniors in South Windsor. This Council would, first of all, assess the ongoing programs and needs; and, secondly, look to the future and decide what the future “needs” are going to be. He concluded by stating that he looked forward to working with the Seniors to assess their needs and build for the future.
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5. Public Input (Continued)
Mayor Havens said he has asked Deputy Mayor Pelkey to head-up the new Space Needs Subcommittee. Councillor Streeter, too, volunteered to service on this Subcommittee—with the prospect of another Democratic Councillor filling out the roster.
Next to speak from the audience, on another subject, was William Krawski, 130 Buckland Road, Wapping, Ct. Mr. Krawski was present this evening to state that the “issue I would like to see settled (without being sent back to one or more Commissions) was with regard to the infrastructure on the east side of Buckland Road.
Mr. Krawski pointed out that the construction and infrastructure installation associated with Evergreen Walk had Buckland Road “all torn up from Deming Street all the way down to Manchester Honda.” And yet, he continued, they are not putting sewers, water, or gas over on the east side of the road—except “up by Lowes” at the top of the hill. He reminded Council of what he perceived was another “project failure” that resulted from the short-sightedness of the Developer and the Town regarding the infrastructure.
While the road is “torn up,” as is now the case, Mr. Krawski felt the Town should at the very least put in “stubs on the other side of the road. Once Buckland Road has been turned into a State Highway, Mr. Krawski predicted it would then be next to impossible to extend the infrastructure across that road.
When asked by the Mayor just exactly what he was requesting this evening, Mr. Krawski succinctly responded—“just a stub across the road, in two or three places, in the low spots.”
Mayor Havens then turned to the Town Manager and asked if he had any responses or information he could impart to Mr. Krawski regarding his request.
Mr. Galligan said that when originally negotiating with Evergreen Walk, there were going to be three (3) stubs—at the 3 points where there are intersections and where there will be traffic lights. These stubs, he added, will be located in an area where no median is planned so there will be no need to bore under the road.
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5. Public Input (Continued)
The Town Manager added that the Town “did do a study” that required access to private properties on the east side of Buckland Road; and, he added, it was unfortunate that, in many cases, access was not available. However, he did say that “there was a study done regarding the potential development on the whole east side (of Buckland Road)—which also showed where sewers could be done along that side of the street. Mr. Galligan said that the one thing they did not want in Evergreen Walk were pump stations.
Mr. Galligan said that “the stubs will be there; they’re developing it now; and, he added, at some point (if the East side is developed), it will be able to come across the road and connect.”
When asked if there was anything else he wished to bring up, Mr. Krawski said that he thought the Town should have better projects for the Police to become involved in than the “Tip a Cop” event. It was his opinion that it did not equate with the Marine’s “Toys for Tots,” or other altruistic endeavors. He felt that there were far better projects the Police Department could become involved in that could be done with “more visibility and with pride.”
Next to speak was Jennifer Lakota, 7 Kent Lane, who pointed out that South Windsor does not have a “Grandparent Mentoring Program.” Such a program, she felt, would be very beneficial at the Community Center. She asked that the Town Council consider such a program—particularly in view of the growing senior population in Town; she also felt that this program would not only benefit the children, but the older adults as well.
6. Environmental Health & Safety Message - None
7. Adoption of Minutes of Previous Meetings - None
8. Public Petitions - Petition Submitted by Senior Citizens Regarding Continuing Problems at the Enes Community Center. (Discussion recorded under “Public Input;” copy of Petition attached.)
9. Communications from Officers and Boards Directly Responsible to Council - None
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10. Communications and Reports from Town Manager
Mr. Galligan said that Dr. Joseph Wood, Superintendent of Schools, had notified him that at a recent Board of Education meeting there was a 6-3 vote to not move ahead with some of the project costs associated with the “Elementary School Facilities Renovation Project.” Additionally, he said, at a following meeting, some of the Board Members felt that they should take a look over the next two months as to the cost of the four (4) elementary school projects.
At this time, the Town Manager asked the Town Council to consider holding a Public Hearing and Special Meeting on August 30, 2004 to decide if it wished to include a Referendum Question on the November 2 Ballot regarding the “Elementary School Facilities Renovation Project.” Mr. Galligan pointed out that September 2 was the final date for Council action on this; and, since the first Regular Meeting in September would be Tuesday, September 7, 2004, a Special Meeting in August would be needed.
Mayor Havens felt that the Board of Education should come before Council prior to that August 30 meeting to report on their new proposal with regard to this project and how they arrived at their conclusions. He felt the Members of the Town Council would not only have many questions of their own, but would have, per haps, have many different questions from their constituents.
Town Manager Galligan then spoke to other Resolutions included on this evening’s Agenda—namely, one identifying areas where the Town and the Board of Education might share services; also, he noted, that he and the Superintendent have done a “proposal” on health insurance, and trying to keep the cost of such insurance down. Some talk, he added, has been regarding the feasibility of “self-insurance.”
In the near future, according to Mr. Galligan, meetings would be arranged with landowners in the I-291 area. This project, he added, is moving forward; and he has authorized Craig Stevenson (Economic Development Coordinator) to apply for an additional $500,000 Grant under the STEAP program.
The most the Town can apply for under the STEAP Program, Mr. Galligan reported, is a total of $500,000. If the Council decides to consider an earlier request for funds from STEAP for construction of additional facilities for the South Windsor Child Development Center, then that $500,000 would have to be divided to accommodate both programs.
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10. Communications and Reports from Town Manager (Continued)
Councillor Aman, referring to Mr. Krawski’s request for sewer access on the east side of Buckland Road, asked the Town Manager if Town staff has looked into putting either a chase across for future sewer lines; or putting in the sewer line and capping it. The Councillor cautioned that the Town Council would look “silly” two or three years from now were it to become necessary to “tear up Buckland Road by going through the medians in order to locate 30 or 40 feet of pipe” if such work could be done now.
Mr. Galligan said he agreed; however, it was the Army Corps of Engineers who drew the property lines; and that is why the “stubs” are where they are.
Councillor Aman felt that “sooner or later those sewers are going to have to cross;” and he asked if, in anticipation of this, a “sleeve” could be put across the road that could accommodate a sewer pipe without having to “bore across” Buckland Road when the time came. Mr. Galligan replied that the Town could take a look at dong that; however, it would still be necessary to “go back to DEP and the Army Corps in order to get their permission.”
Another question Councillor Aman asked was if there was a State program similar to that of our “school building projects” that made State reimbursement funds available for the construction or expansion of community Senior Centers. Mr. Galligan responded that there is such a program—one known as the “Community Development Block Grant Program.” And, he continued, under this “competitive” program the Town could be entitled to as much as $750,000.
Councillor Aman said that he would be looking at expanding the current building, or building on the same site as the current building. Mr. Galligan said this could be done; however, the Town would have to make certain that the “Community Center wall is going to be different; and there is going to be a separate entrance for Seniors—because they will not let you use any part of that building except for Seniors.”
Councillor Pendleton asked for clarification with regard to Craig Stevenson—saying “he works for the Town….” but who does he answer to following his survey of the Town?” The Councillor asked, specifically, if Mr. Stevenson was going to report back to the Town Council.
Mr. Galligan said that “he reports to the Manager.”
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11. Reports from Standing Committees - None
12. Reports of Temporary Committees - None
13. Communications and Petitions from Council
14. Public Participation
15. Consent Agenda - None
16. Unfinished Business - None
17. New Business
A. Resolution Authorizing the Town Manager, in Cooperation with the Superintendent of Schools, to Determine the Feasibility and Create a Structure of Shared Services Between the Town and the Board of Education
(Councillor Delnicki)
WHEREAS, the South Windsor Town Council and the South Windsor Board of Education agree, in principle, that there may be areas where the sharing of support services between the Town and the Board of Education may be in the best interest of Town residents by being more efficient and reducing costs; and
WHEREAS, the South Windsor Town Council has encouraged the Town Manager, working in cooperation with the Superintendent of Schools, to determine, jointly, the feasibility of such shared services and to create, jointly, a structure for such shared services; and
WHEREAS, there are functions in which either the Town or the Board of Education--because of staff expertise, organizational magnitude, established processes and/or infrastructure—has a clear relative advantage, and the Town Manager is encouraged to establish and promote the relationship(s) wherein the party with such advantage provides service to the benefit of the other; and
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17. A. (Continued)
WHEREAS, the functions to be considered for the shared services relationship are:
Technology Support
Payroll Processing
Banking
Billing and Revenue Collection
Security
Purchasing
Courier Services
Buildings and Grounds Care and Upkeep;
And
WHEREAS, it is agreed between the Town Council and the Board of Education that no relationship may be established that undermines the ability or legal authority of either the Town or the Board of Education to conduct their respective missions, control and allocate resources, and provide desired services to the citizens of South Windsor
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council authorizes Town Manager Matthew B. Galligan, working together with Superintendent of Schools Dr. Joseph Wood, to define the operational strengths of support services for both the Town and the Board of Education and determine the potential efficiencies that could result from having either organization share support services with the other.
Was made by: Councillor Delnicki
Seconded by: Councillor Streeter
There followed a lengthy discussion between Councillor Delnicki and Town Manager Matthew Galligan regarding the specific functions included in this Resolution and the fact that “no timeline for a report back to the Town Council was included in the Resolution.. Also commenting on the Motion and, more specifically, on the date for reporting back to the Council were Deputy Mayor Pelkey, Councillor Aman, and Councillor Pendleton.
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17. A. (Continued)
Following this, Councillor Delnicki stated that he felt a “benchmark timeline” on any report coming back to the Council was “key and critical,” and moved to Amend the Motion by adding the following:
and;
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Town Manager is to report back to the Town Council at its October 4, 2004 meeting with the preliminary results of said discussions.
The Amendment was seconded by Councillor Aman and was approved, unanimously.
Mayor Havens then called for a vote on the Amended Resolution. It was approved, unanimously.
B. Resolution Setting a Time and Place for a Public Hearing to Discuss the Placement of a Referendum Question Regarding the “Elementary School Facilities Renovation Project“ on the November Ballot
BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council has set Monday, August 30, 2004, at 6:30 p.m., in the Council Chambers of the South Windsor Town Hall, 1540 Sullivan Avenue, South Windsor, Connecticut as the time and place for a Public Hearing to receive citizen input on the placement of a Referendum Question regarding the “Elementary School Facilities Renovation Project” on the November 2, 2004 Election Ballot.
Was made by: Councillor Pendleton
Seconded by: Councillor Aman
The Motion was: Approved, unanimously
C. Discussion Item: Placement of a Defibrillator in all Public Buildings (Requested by Deputy Mayor Pelkey)
The Deputy Mayor said he requested this as a “Discussion” item prior to its being placed on the Agenda as a Resolution because he wished to get “feedback” from the Council Members.
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17. C (Continued)
He reminded those present of the recent incident where a 17-year old had a “heart incident” at Nevers Road Park and was brought back by the quick action of our Police Officers, his friends, and a “defibrillator.”
Saying that he has been thinking about this for several years, Deputy Mayor Pelkey pointed out the importance of the near proximity of one of these life-saving devices at a time of emergency. The Deputy Mayor pointed out that the cost of these devices have gradually gone down; and it is a testimony to their importance that, in New York, it is required that every public building have a defibrillator. It is not, however, required in Connecticut, he said.
Presently, defibrillators are kept in our Police Officer’s cruisers; and the Deputy Mayor felt that the time lost in an Officer returning to his vehicle to retrieve the defibrillator can be crucial.
When asked the cost of these devices, Mr. Galligan replied that the ones the Town uses cost between $2,500 and $3,000 each. However, he added, they are state-of-the-art devices that are “voice activated.”
Continuing, Deputy Mayor Pelkey said that what he was proposing that a defibrillator be supplied to each of 10 different buildings in Town—namely, Ellsworth School, (Board of Education), South Windsor High School, Timothy Edwards Middle School, Charles N. Enes Community Center, Town Hall, Public Library, Wapping Community House, Town Garage, Pollution Control Facility, and Wood Memorial Library.
In conclusion, the Deputy Mayor stressed that “a person’s chances for survival decrease 7% to 10% for every minute the automatic external defibrillator use is delayed.
Councillor Paquin said that although she would, once again, probably be “a minority of one,” she felt that the Town Council was “over-reacting” with the idea that every building had to have a defibrillator. She questioned who would be “using” these machines; and how would those using it determine how many minutes of ‘brain time’ a person can be down before there is permanent brain damage. The Councillor stated that, as she understood it, this machine was “only for heart attacks—not for choking; not for stroke—so how would a lay person know when to use it.
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17. C (Continued)
Town Manager Galligan stated that this is a “very simple device” that has been a life-saver all other the Country. The only thing this machine picks up, he said, is the “lack of a heart beat,” in which case it would tell the operator “to shock.”
Councillor Paquin continued to feel that this was an overreaction to a recent incident at Nevers Road Park where a 17-year-old had a seizure and his heart stopped. It was her contention that “legislators” always tend to overreact to such incidents—in this case, by suggesting a defibrillator in the High School, as well as other public buildings.
Councillor Aman pointed out that when these devices were first brought up by former Councillor Ron Morin, the Council was looking at a cost of approximately $80,000 per unit, with extensive “out- of-State” training for the Officers to use it. The price, he added, has steadily fallen; and have gradually become “idiot-proof.”
The Councillor’s directive to the Town Manager, he said, would be—if the defibrillator has reached the same status as (i.e.) a fire extinguisher, fire hoses in buildings—just there for the occasional emergency—if we’ve reached that point, let’s put them in. Otherwise, he added, let’s look at having particular people trained that can still handle them. He asked what instruction was needed to safely operate this device.
Mr. Galligan pointed out that the only Town employees who needed to be “certified” in its use were the Police Officers—and, the reason for this was that they are considered “first responders.” Everyone else, he added, can receive rudimentary instructions on its use, and effectively use it in an emergency.
Councillor Delnicki said he was in 100% support of this idea; and that defibrillators had been installed in several locations within the company he works for—and a minimal amount of training was required for their safe operation. It’s a program, he added, that saves lives.
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17. C (Continued)
Councillor Pendleton, a former Emergency Medical Technician with the South Windsor Ambulance Corps, said that she would feel comfortable knowing that the “people going into our public facilities are going in there for a purpose, and to live.” Again, she said she “totally supported” this proposal.
Deputy Mayor Pelkey responded to criticism of “overreacting” saying he has thought about this for “a couple of years.”
Mayor Havens asked the Town Manager to put this item on the next Agenda.
D. Resolution Approving the Transfer of $12,400 from the Contingency Fund to Various Other Town Accounts
BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby approves a transfer of a total of $12,400 from Contingency Account Number 1910-9001-390 to the following Accounts to cover the total anticipated expenses for Fiscal Year 2003/2004:
Name of Account
Account Number Amount
Unemployment
Compensation 1960-9011-130 $10,000
Redevelopment Agency
- Professional Account 1112-1126-320 1,000
Zoning Board of Appeals
- Advertising Account 1143-1432-310 1,400
Was made by: Councillor Pendleton
Seconded by: Deputy Mayor Pelkey
The Motion was: Approved, unanimously
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17. New Business (Continued)
E. Resolution Approving the Job Classification and Fringe Benefit Description for Non-Bargaining Unit Members for Fiscal Years 2004/2005 and 2005/2006
BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby approves the Job Classification and Fringe Benefit Description for Non-Bargaining Unit Members for Fiscal Years 2004/2005 and 2005/2006.
Was made by: Deputy Mayor Pelkey
Seconded by: Councillor Delnicki
The Motion was: Approved, unanimously
F. Acceptance of Suspense List
BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council accepts the Suspense List as proposed and submitted by the Collector of Revenue, said List shown as Exhibit A., attached hereto and made a part hereof.
Was made by: Councillor Yacavone
Seconded by: Councillor Pendleton
The Motion was: Approved, unanimously
G. Authorization of Banks and/or Financial Institutions for Depositories of Town Funds for Fiscal Year 2004/2005
(Councillor Streeter)
BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council, in accordance with Section 205 of the Charter of the Town of South Windsor, hereby authorizes the Town Treasurer to use the following banks and/or financial institutions for depositories of Town funds under the jurisdiction of the Town Treasurer for the 2004/2005 Fiscal Year:
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17. G (Continued)
Citizens Bank
Columbus Bank & Trust
Fleet Bank/Bank of America
MBIA – Municipal Investor’s Service Corporation
Peoples Bank
Reich & Tang Mutual Funds
Savings Bank of Manchester/Alliance
Rockville Bank
State Street Bank and Trust Company of Connecticut, N.A.
State Treasurer’s Investment Fund
Sovereign Bank
Tolland Bank
Webster Bank
Was made by: Councillor Streeter
Seconded by: Councillor Pendleton
The Motion was: Approved, unanimously
H. Resolution Approving a Refund of Property Taxes to Two (2) South Windsor Taxpayers
BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council approves the refund of property taxes to two (2) South Windsor taxpayers, the total of said refunds being $450.51, and as shown on attached Exhibit B.
Was made by: Deputy Mayor Pelkey
Seconded by: Councillor Pendleton
The Motion was: Approved, unanimously
I. Resolution Amending Town Policy Regarding the Collection of Delinquent Motor Vehicle Tax Payments
WHEREAS, by Resolution adopted at the Town Council meeting of September 15, 2003, the South Windsor Town Council authorized the Tax Collector to charge a $5.00 fee for certain delinquent motor vehicle tax payments; and
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17. I (Continued)
WHEREAS, §12-146 of the Connecticut General Statutes was recently amended by Connecticut Public Act No. 04-126 to no longer allow for the collection of the $5.00 fee, but allowing that any payment of delinquent property taxes shall be paid only in cash or by certified check or money order; and
WHEREAS, the South Windsor Town Council chooses to amend its prior policy, pursuant to these provisions of said Public Act.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council amends its prior policy so that the Tax Collector is no longer authorized to charge a $5.00 fee for each motor vehicle or snow mobile for which the owner is delinquent in paying motor vehicle taxes on said vehicle and for which the municipality has notified the Commissioner of Motor Vehicles of such delinquency under the provisions of Connecticut General Statutes §14-33; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council authorizes the Tax Collector to require that any delinquent motor vehicle property taxes due with respect to a motor vehicle for which the municipality has notified the Commissioner of Motor Vehicles, as noted above, shall be paid only in cash or by certified check or money order before the Town will provide the appropriate release form to the Department of Motor Vehicles allowing the registration of the vehicle; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that said amended policy shall take effect on July 1, 2004.
Was made by: Councillor Aman
Seconded by: Councillor Delnicki
The Motion was: Approved, unanimously
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17. New Business (Continued)
J. Resolution Authorizing Refund of Property Taxes Paid by Victory Outreach Ministries, Inc. on Tax Exempt Property
(Councillor Paquin)
WHEREAS, Victory Outreach Ministries, Inc. purchased real estate on March 17, 1998, which property is located primarily at 341 Scantic Road in East Windsor, Connecticut, and which has been ruled tax exempt by the Town of East Windsor; and
WHEREAS, the rear lot of said property is located in South Windsor, Connecticut, with an address of R009 Crow Park Road, Lot 143 6; and
WHEREAS, it has been determined by the South Windsor Tax Assessor, pursuant to Connecticut General Statutes §12-89 and South Windsor Municipal Code §90-5, that the portion of the property located in South Windsor is exempt from taxation because it constitutes property of a religious organization which is used exclusively as a school, non-profit camp or other facility for charitable purposes as provided in Subsection (14) of Connecticut General Statutes §12-81; and
WHEREAS, §90-5 of the South Windsor Municipal Code provides that such exemption “shall be effective as of the date of acquisition of property on the grand list of the Town to which the exemption applies”; and
WHEREAS, Victory Outreach Ministries, Inc. has paid some of the real estate taxes relating to said property from the date of acquisition until the Tax Assessor ruled that the property was exempt from taxation.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby authorizes a refund of property taxes paid by Victory Outreach Ministries, Inc. on property located at R009 Crow Park Road Lot 143 6 in South Windsor, Connecticut, prorated beginning with the date of acquisition on March 17, 1998 and continuing for all taxes paid to the present date on said property in accordance with §90-5 of the South Windsor Municipal Code.
Was made by: Councillor Pendleton
Seconded by: Deputy Mayor 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 – (If needed to continue Executive Session held earlier in the evening.) None needed
21. Motion to Adjourn
A Motion to Adjourn was made at 10:30 p.m. by Deputy Mayor Pelkey; was seconded by Councillor Streeter and approved, unanimously.
Respectfully submitted,
Patricia R. Brown
Clerk of the Council
Attmts. (Exhibits A. and B.)
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