TOWN OF SOUTH WINDSOR
MINUTES
TOWN COUNCIL WORK SESSION
COUNCIL CHAMBERS MARCH 20, 2006
SOUTH WINDSOR TOWN HALL TIME: 7:00 P.M.
1. Call Meeting to Order
Mayor Streeter called the meeting to order at 7:00 o.k.
2. Roll Call
Members Present: Mayor Matthew Streeter
Deputy Mayor Thomas Delnicki
Councillor Edward Havens
Councillor Kevin McCann
Councillor Tim Moriarty
Councillor John Pelkey
Councillor Cary Prague
Councillor Keith Yagaloff
Members Absent: Councillor Deborah Fine
Also Present: Town Manager Matthew B. Galligan
(No Town Attorney Present)
Following his calling the meeting to order, Mayor Streeter explained to the listening audience tonight’s Agenda, and the dates and locations of upcoming Budget Work Sessions.
3. Public Participation
Before recognizing anyone from the audience, Mayor Streeter informed those present that, normally, this particular item was limited to 30 minutes; however, in view of the large crowd present this evening, that timeframe would be extended. He then proceeded by recognizing the following speakers:
David Hodge, 83 Murielle Drive
Doug Conrath, 987 Strong Road
Kristin Heckt, 3 French Lane
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3, Public Participation (Continued)
Wendy Glatt, 77 Woodland Drive
Stacey Leclerc, 125 Carriage Drive
Greg Frank, 130 Scott Drive
Pat Greaves, 815 Avery Street
George Thomson, 8 Perrin Lane
E. Redden, 1 Clover Drive
Paul Amata, 63 Jessica Drive
Joann Hoffman, 2345 Ellington Road
Eileen Crawford, 97 Overlook Road
Gary Lewis, 44 Hitchcock Way
Pete LaVangie, 6 Stone Crossing
Bill Wolf, 95 Gail Lane
Marcia lee, 125 Wood Pond Road
Daria Plummer, 235 Orchard Hill Drive
Tony Fornuto, 17 Gulley Drive
(At 8:00 p.m., Mayor Streeter called the Regular Meeting to order, immediately recessed it;, and reconvened the ongoing Work Session.)
Johanna Perkins, 1544 Main Street
Alison Ouellette, 177 Morgan Farms Road
Leslie Cohen, 795 North King Street
David Conrath (student). 987 Strong Road
Cindy Feldman (address unknown)
4. Communications - None
5. Town Manager’s Report - None
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6. Items for Discussion
A. Board of Education – Budget Presentation
At 8:20 p.m., Janice Snyder, Chairperson, Board of Education, began her presentation of the Board’s Proposed 2006/2007 Budget by introducing fellow Members of the Board of Education who were present this evening. They were--
Jack Chinsky
Carolyn Egan
Tony Fornuto
David Joy
Timothy Kenefick
Lisa Maneeley
Richard Stahr
Ms. Snyder also introduced Dr. Joseph Wood, Superintendent of Schools; and Donna McKenzie, Business Manager.
Ms. Snyder then made her Budget Presentation (a copy of the datapoint used for this presentation is attached hereto and made a part hereof). Following Ms. Snyder’s presentation, she, Dr. Wood, and various members of the Board of Education answered questions from the Town Councillors and added their own comments.
B. General Government – Budget Presentation
At 8:30, Town Manager Matthew Galligan presented the General Government proposed Budget for Fiscal Year 2006/2007, explaining that this budget included a 6.82% increase. He explained that some of the increase was due, for instance, to increases in fuel, utilities, etc. He also informed the Councillors that the Town was in need of a GIS Coordinator in order to maintain its current system on the website. Included, also, he added was a new position in Engineering; and that he had eliminated a position in his office.
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6. B. (Continued)
In conclusion, Mr. Galligan reported a 5.09% increase in the total budget, including a 5.86% increase in the Board of Education’s Budget. The proposed new mill rate would be 32.99 mills—which meant a 3.23% increase in taxes for each household.
7. Executive Session
At 8:30 p.m., a Motion was made to go into Executive Session to discuss pending litigation, eviction notice, and a personnel issue. The Motion was duly seconded; and approved, unanimously.
8. Adjournment
At 9:00 p.m., a Motion was made, seconded, and approved to adjourn the Work Session.
Respectfully submitted,
Patricia R. Brown
Clerk of the Council
Attmt.: (Bd. of Education Powerpoint Presentation)
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