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 Elizabeth Pendleton
Councillor Matthew Streeter
Councillor Roseann Williams
Also Present: Town Manager Matthew B. Galligan
Town Attorney Barry Guliano
Absent: Councillor Deborah Fine
Councillor Judith Paquin
ITEM:
The Regular Meeting was called to order at 8:05 p.m.. Mayor Edward Havens made special note of the fact that "Maneeley's Banquet Facility" had donated their very large facility on Rye Street in Town to the Connecticut National Guard for a children's holiday party. He commended Maneeley's for their contribution to this event.
5. Public Input - None
6. Environmental Health & Safety Message - None
7. Adoption of Minutes of Previous Meetings
Motion to accept the Minutes of the following Town Council meetings: Work Session of November 15, 2004; Regular Meeting of November 15, 2004, Work Session of December 6, 2004; and Regular Meeting of December 6, 2004.
Was made by: Councillor Pendleton
Seconded by: Deputy Mayor Pelkey
The Motion was: Approved, unanimously
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8. Public Petitions - None
9. Communications from Officers and Boards Directly Responsible to Council
10. Communications and Reports from Town Manager
Town Manager Galligan extended holiday greetings to the Town Council and the listening audience. He commented on the sanitary sewer installation along Buckland Road, at Evergreen Walk area. He said that the Town's Water Pollution Control Authority had discussed the issue of getting sewers across Buckland Road ; and that the cost of such construction would be borne by the Water Pollution Control Authority's Enterprise Fund. Mr. Galligan added that this decision has only just been made.
Mr. Galligan then spoke of his attendance at the ICMA Conference; his subsequent "certification;" and what the "vendors" present at this Conference had to offer of interest to the Town of South Windsor.
The subject arose regarding the use of "banners" being specifically located and hanging at strategic locations within our Town, whose purposes would be to "market" the Town. According to the Town Manager, many area Towns are already using these banners. He asked for an opportunity to speak, at length, with the Council regarding the value of this type of marketing-perhaps, he added, at an upcoming Town Council Work Session.
Again referring to his attendance at the ICMA Conference, Mr. Galligan reported that he had been asked to serve on its "International Committee; and continued to inform Council of other topics broached at the Conference.
Referring to the previously-mentioned "banners," Mayor Havens requested the opportunity to see pictures of what they looked like before proceeding further with the concept of obtaining them.
On other items, Mayor Havens again complained about the lack of Town coverage in The Hartford Courant, and asked the Town Manager to again write a letter to the newspaper conveying the Mayor's displeasure with the service they were providing the Town.
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10. Communications and Reports from Town Manager - (Continued)
Another request that had been made before, and one which the Mayor wished to make again was the fact that he felt enough was not being done to use the availability of the Town's Public Access station. The Mayor continued to feel that the Town Council, and staff, were ignoring a very real chance to present more Town news, events, discussions with and by Town officials exchanging ideas with one another, etc. offered by the availability of the Public Access Channel. He asked that more be done with those capabilities offered by the television.
11. Reports from Standing Committees - None
12 Reports from Temporary Committees - None
13. Communications and Petitions from Council
Deputy Mayor Pelkey reported on his attendance at a recent meeting of the Capital Region Council of Governments. One program of major interest that was brought up at this meeting was a concern that the "ash dump" in the North Meadows was "coming to an end;" and had, probably at best, about two years life remaining. He added that five to ten new sites were being look at as potential new locations.
14. Public Participation - None
15. Consent Agenda
Motion to accept Agenda Items 16. A. through 16. F. as the Consent Agenda.
Was made by: Councillor Delnicki
Seconded by: Councillor Aman
The Motion was: Approved, unanimously
ITEM:
16. Unfinished Business
*A. Resolution Reappointing Robert E. Entigar (R) to the Agricultural Land Preservation Advisory Commission
BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council reappoints Robert E. Entigar to the Agricultural Land Preservation Advisory Commission for a term ending November 30, 2007.
APPROVED BY CONSENT AGENDA
*B. Resolution Reappointing James Futtner (R) to the Agricultural Land Preservation Advisory Commission
BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council reappoints James Futtner to the Agricultural Land Preservation Advisory Commission for a term ending November 30, 2007.
APPROVED BY CONSENT AGENDA
*C. Resolution Reappointing Frank Intino (R) to the Agricultural Land Preservation Commission
BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council reappoints Frank Intino to the Agricultural Land Preservation Advisory Commission for a term ending November 30, 2007.
APPROVED BY CONSENT AGENDA
*D. Resolution Reappointing Tim Shepard (R) to the Agricultural Land Preservation Commission
BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council reappoints Tim Shepard to the Agricultural Land Preservation Advisory Commission for a term ending November 30, 2007.
APPROVED BY CONSENT AGENDA
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16. Unfinished Business - (Continued)
*E. Resolution Reappointing Elizabeth Warren (R) to the Agricultural Land Preservation Commission
BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council reappoints Elizabeth Warren to the Agricultural Land Preservation Advisory Commission for a term ending November 30, 2007.
APPROVED BY CONSENT AGENDA
*F. Resolution Appointing Maureen B. Discola (R) an Alternate to the Inland/Wetlands Agency to Fill the Unexpired Term of Donald Gates
BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby appoints Maureen B. Discola an Alternate to the Inland/Wetlands Agency for a term ending December 1, 2007 to fill the unexpired term of Donald Gates.
APPROVED BY CONSENT AGENDA
17. New Business
A. Resolution Approving the Annual Salary for the Registrars of Voters for Calendar Years 2005 and 2006
WHEREAS, the Registrars of Voters are elected positions, serving a four-year term; and
WHEREAS, the Registrars of Voters' rate of compensation is, by State Statute, to be paid by the municipality
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby stipulates that the annual compensation for the Registrars of Voters shall be $25,970, each, effective January 1, 2005 through December 31, 2005; and shall increase to $26,880, each, effective January 1, 2006 through December 31, 2006.
Was made by: Deputy Mayor Pelkey
Seconded by: Councillor Delnicki
The Motion was: Approved, unanimously
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17. New Business (Continued)
B. Resolution Approving the Transfer of $2,450 from Contingency to Registrars of Voters Part-time Wages Account
BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby approves a transfer of $2,450 from Contingency Account Number 1910-9001-390 to the Registrars of Voters Part-time Wages Account Number 1125-1250-113, to cover the cost of unforeseen work related to the Presidential election.
Was made by: Councillor Streeter
Seconded by: Councillor Aman
The Motion was: Approved, unanimously
C. Resolution Approving a Refund of Property Taxes to Twenty (20) South Windsor Taxpayers
BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council approved a refund of property taxes to twenty (20) South Windsor taxpayers, the total of said refunds being $3,815.26, and as shown on attached Exhibit A.
Was made by: Councillor Williams
Seconded by: Councillor Delnicki
The Motion was: Approved, unanimously
D. Resolution Reappointing Robert Waldron (D) to the Agricultural Land Preservation Advisory Commission, and the Tabling of Same
BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council reappoints Robert Waldron to the Agricultural Land Preservation Advisory Commission for a term ending November 30, 2007, and hereby tables the same.
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 Appointing Michael Bombara (D) to the Drug and Alcohol Abuse Prevention Commission, and the Tabling of Same
BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council appoints Michael Bombara to the Drug and Alcohol Abuse Prevention Commission for a term ending September 1, 2006, and hereby tables the same.
Was made by: Councillor Pendleton
Seconded by: Deputy Mayor Pelkey
The Motion was: Approved, unanimously
F. Resolution Appropriating $1,610,000 for the Engineering, Design, and Construction of Upgrades to Four (4) Submersible Wastewater Pump Stations in the Town of South Windsor and Authorizing the Issuance of $1,610,000 Clean Water Fund Obligations of the Town Under the State of Connecticut Clean Water Fund Program Secured Solely by Revenues of the Sewerage System and Authorizing the Town to Enter Into Grant and Loan Agreements
BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council appropriates $1,610,000 for the engineering, design, and construction of upgrades to four (4) submersible wastewater pump stations located on Avery Street, Scantic Meadow Road, and Quarry Brook Drive, including, but not limited to, replacement of pumps, valving and electrical and control components, all in substantial accordance with the Town of South Windsor, Connecticut Wastewater Facilities Plan, dated September 2002, prepared by Camp, Dresser & McKee, Incorporated, and for engineering administrative, printing, legal and financing costs related thereto, including but not limited to, trustee fees, credit enhancement, and bond funded reserve requirements as applicable, said appropriation to be inclusive of any and all State and Federal grants-in-aid thereof (collectively, the
"Project") and as more fully described in attached Exhibit B., Resolution 17. F.
Was made by: Councillor Aman
Seconded by: Councillor Delnicki
(Resolution Continued on Next Page)
ITEM:
17. F. (Continued)
Before asking for a vote, Mayor Havens asked Fred Shaw, Superintendent of Pollution Control, to come forward to explain the need for this Resolution. Mr. Shaw explained that this is a continuation of the implementation of the Facility Plant for the Town, adopted and approved by the State a short time ago.
Continuing, Mr. Shaw said that, recently, the Town had received a similar loan for the upgrading of the Pleasant Valley Pump Station; and, now, the Town was ready to go on and complete the upgrading of four (4) "submersible" pump stations. The design is complete; approval from the State is then required prior to advertising for Bids. This much has been done; and the Town wishes to award the contract.
The next step, according to Mr. Shaw, is to make the formal application for the loan; and part of that process involves adoption of this kind of a Resolution. This does not involve a "Grant," he wanted understood; however, it does involve the opportunity for a low interest loan (2% over a 20-year period). His Department plans to proceed further with the rest of the pump stations in Town in similar fashion, he added, pursuing applications for loans in order to complete our four (4) final pump stations (which are dry pit pump stations). Mr. Shaw again asked the Council for their approval of this Resolution; and said he was willing to answer any questions Council may have.
Councillor Delnicki; asked Mr. Shaw if this was basically an "overhaul of the working gear in these Stations," or is it to enhance the amount of waste it can pump to further develop the areas. Mr. Shaw replied that, in most cases, there is no increase in the capacity of the pump stations-that it was to upgrade them, modernize them and, in some cases, bring the pump controls above grade; to provide for safety; and other things that, though not technical, are aimed at making these facilities more aesthetic in nature-blending them more into the residential community.
When asked how old the pump stations were, Mr. Shaw responded that they vary in age-however, the "youngest" one is about 21 years old.
Deputy Mayor Pelkey, referring to the "revenue source" asked if that would be derived from the $216 annual fee assessed to each homeowner using the sanitary sewers. Mr. Shaw replied that it included this sources, but there are others-assessments, connection charges, etc., any one of which can be used for that purpose.
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17. F. (Continued)
The Deputy Mayor asked if Mr. Shaw anticipated "raising that $216 fee to pay for this?" Deputy Mayor Pelkey wanted the listening audience to understand that only those residents using the sanitary sewer system paid that $216 annual fee; therefore, only those using the sanitary sewer system would be paying for these upgrades.
Mayor Havens then called for a vote on the Motion. It was approved, unanimously.
18. Passage of Ordinance - None
19. Communications and Petitions from Council (Continued)
One remaining question was broached by Deputy Mayor Pelkey to Fred Shaw regarding the Town's new "trash barrels." He asked Mr. Shaw to give the listening public an update regarding what to do in case of storms, where the barrels should be placed. Mr. Shaw asked that the residents "please not place the containers in the roadway;" but, instead, place them about 3 feet back from the curb or edge of the roadway.
When asked further, by Councillor Delnicki, about the Town's plans to cross Buckland Road to the east side with the sanitary sewers, Mr. Shaw said that the WPCA had recently decided, at their cost, to extend the sewer line across Buckland Road to the east side. The Town Engineering Department, according to Mr. Shaw, will be involved in putting together those plans and specifications this Winter-with the project going out to bid in February, open those Bids in March; and have it completed later this Spring.
Councillor Delnicki asked for assurances from the Town Manager that this work wold be done prior to any "repaving" being done to Buckland Road." Mr. Galligan said that they would "call before you dig!" Mr. Galligan added that in the Capital Budget, being proposed at the moment, was to upgrade Buckland Road to the tune of $350,000. However, he added, the Capital Projects Committee has not finalized that budget, as yet, since there are several other priorities.
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20. Executive Session - None
21. Motion to Adjourn - So moved at 8:45 p.m., seconded, and approved
At 8:45 p.m., Councillor Williams moved to adjourn. The Motion was duly seconded; and approved, unanimously.
Respectfully submitted
Patricia R. Brown
Clerk of the Council
Attmts. (Exhibits A. and B.)
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