TOWN COUNCIL
TOWN OF SOUTH WINDSOR
Action Minutes Page 1 September 5, 2006
TOWN COUNCIL – Regular Meeting
Council Chambers – South Windsor Town Hall
1. Call Meeting to Order
Mayor Streeter called the meeting to order at 8:00 p.m. and immediately recessed it to continue the Public Hearing. Mayor Streeter reconvened the Regular Meeting at 8:10 p.m.
2. Roll Call
Members Present: Mayor Matthew Streeter
Deputy Mayor Thomas Delnicki
Councillor Deborah Fine
Councillor Edward Havens
Councillor Kevin McCann
Councillor Tim Moriarty
Councillor John Pelkey
Councillor Cary Prague
Councillor Keith Yagaloff
Also Present: Town Manager Matthew Galligan
Atty. David Panico, Robinson & Cole LLP, Bond Counsel
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5. Public Input
Larry Torff of 521 Quarry Brook Drive came forward to suggest that bonding $10,000,000 for road drainage and intersection improvements is not in the best interest of South Windsor; should not be supported by the Town’s elected officials; and is not worthy of being put to referendum. He said that the proper way to finance this is through a long term plan with annual investments through the annual Capital Projects budget, which he explained in further detail. Overall, he said that borrowing should be reserved exclusively for new investments such as the elementary school project and new athletic fields, not the annual plan infrastructure maintenance and repair requirements.
Jan Snyder of 191 Burbon Street came forward and pointed out to residents that making a decision like the bonding that is going to be discussed for referendum is not something that was easily done. She explained how the Capital Projects list grows and costs get more expensive and projects escalate and items keep getting moved out.
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5. Public Input (Continued)
She explained that the Capital Projects Committee should be commended for the fact that they are absolutely sitting down and making out 10 to 15 year plans. In order to get there, they are talking about adding another one to two million dollars a year, yet taxes continue to be an issue. What the Capital Projects Committee did was take the items regarding infrastructure, drainage, paving, and things like that, put them together in one category and list a priority with them. She stressed that this is a sure plan to take the important items out of Capital Projects and get them done. She explained that this is the best thing for the Town to do to get its infrastructure back up to where it should be.
6. Environmental Health & Safety Message - None
7. Adoption of Minutes of Previous Meetings - None
8. Public Petitions - None
9. Commun. from Officers and Bds. Directly Responsible to Council - None
10. Communications and Reports from Town Manager
Town Manager Galligan pointed out that under the Police Department Report, recruiting efforts are continuing but out of the 40 applicants invited to attend the oral interview process, 17 passed, 5 failed, 9 withdrew from the process, and 9 failed to shop up for the exam. He explained that South Windsor is not the only town having a problem recruiting.
He also discussed the reassignment of personnel and explained that while the Department is short staffed, they will have to give up some other programs in order to make sure that the patrols are covered.
Town Manager Galligan informed everyone that the bids are out for My Friend’s Place, Boundless Playground. He said that they got a letter from the Labor Department, telling what is required.
He explained that the DEP is handling the Grant that the Governor was gracious to get the Town with Senator LeBeau and Bill Aman and all the Representatives. He said that the Town appreciates that.
He also reported that the Ropes Course Project is moving forward. The bids will be awarded by September 15, 2006. Also, the Ellsworth Gym Improvements are moving forward.
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10. Communications and Reports from Town Manager (continued)
Town Manager Galligan thanked Rockville Bank for the Summer Concert Series. They did, again, a fabulous job. He also thanked Imperial Oil, Tall Traders, and all of the businesses that contributed.
He updated everyone on improvements in Town. The Town Garage is moving pretty well.
Town Manager Galligan informed all seniors that if they need energy assistance, to please go to the Senior Services Office and put their applications in.
He also pointed out that Family Awareness Day is Saturday, October 28, 2006.
He also discussed the Accident Insurance program for the volunteer firefighters through CIRMA. This has been provided to the Chief and they will be looking at the program.
Mr. Gantick came forward and on behalf of the Public Works “family” and Rich Boudreault’s family, thanked the Council, the Town Manager, and the Public for their support through this trying time. He also went over some of the various projects that Rich worked on throughout his 19 years of service for the Town to help make the Town and the Public Works Department what it is today. Mayor Streeter said that it was a tragedy and a great loss to our Town.
Councillor Yagaloff complimented the Public Works Department and the staff on the culvert work that was done on Miller Road.
Councillor Yagaloff also discussed the quote that came in from Ray Favreau on the Gym regarding the padding of the walls, and that he is disappointed with the way it worked out. He explained that the Council was interested in padding one wall and Ray’s quote was for all walls. Town Manager Galligan explained that the quote was for 8 ft. of padding throughout the gym, excluding the stage area, because that already has padding. He said that he is sure that it can be cut down, if the Council is only looking to pad the two far walls.
Councillor Yagaloff said that what they were talking about was one wall, which was under the far wall under the basket. He feels that the Council is getting the run around because they wanted a solution at this meeting. Town Manager Galligan said that he does not think that the Council is getting the run around, because if the Council is going to be concerned about the two endwalls, then they should be concerned about the sidewalls also.
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10. Communications and Reports from Town Manager (continued)
Councillor Yagaloff retracted what he said, because he didn’t mean to imply that Ray Favreau or his department was trying to mislead them. He thinks that Ray may have gotten an incorrect impression of what the Council was trying to accomplish.
Deputy Mayor Delnicki agreed with Councillor Yagaloff. He requested to see an itemized quote showing the amount of area to be covered, the cost of material, cost of the labor, and the cost of delivery for that west wall, at the next meeting.
Deputy Mayor Delnicki asked about the road collapse on Rye Street that he heard on the news. Town Manager Galligan explained that there was not a road collapse, that the Public Works Department was working out there and noticed some erosion. He thinks that a brief press release went out that said Road Collapse. He thinks Commander Reed redid the press release and stated that there was inspections by Public Works going on and that until they had determined what the road condition was, they were going to have one way restriction. The news somehow picked up the press release. Mr. Gantick then explained exactly what happened.
Deputy Mayor Delnicki asked if it was a storm drain. Mr. Gantick explained that it is a very narrow section of road that was originally a deep ravine and overtime was filled in and a pipe was put in so that water could drain from side to side.
Deputy Mayor Delnicki asked for a report on the Fuel Bank. Town Manager Galligan said that he would, and also that $316 at the Employee Picnic and half of it is going to the Fuel Bank. He explained that the money was raised by putting Commander Hart and the Town Manager into a dunk tank and having Public Works and Town Employees dunk them. Donations were made in Rich’s name.
Councillor Fine asked Mr. Gantick if Rye Street was narrow due to overgrowth. Mr. Gantick explained that they must have just paved what they needed to at the time to cut costs. He also answered for Councillor Fine, that he doesn’t think that at this time there is a concern that the road will collapse, but they have taken some precautions to direct the water.
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10. Communications and Reports from Town Manager (continued)
Councillor Fine asked Town Manager Galligan about the spraying of larvicides. Town Manager Galligan said that they have done it for catch basins, but they do limited spraying when they have the concerts and they spray in certain ponds that are the Towns. He said that they have been doing it every year, but on a limited basis. It could be very costly to do it throughout the Town. Councillor Fine said that she thinks more public awareness could be done regarding what to do to help alleviate the problem. Town Manager Galligan said that something can be put on the website.
Councillor Fine also asked what happened to Channel 16. Town Manager Galligan said that Rich was working on equipment and some other things and that Scott Roberts from IT would be taking it over.
Councillor Fine said that the detours on Miller Road a few weeks ago were horrible. In future, she thinks that the Town needs to be more conscientious about the signs and where they go.
Councillor Pelkey asked Mr. Gantick what the approximate cost would be to take care of the Rye Street situation. Mr. Gantick said that it would be in the $200,000 range.
Councillor Pelkey discussed the Capital Non-Recurring account and the reason for it.
Councillor Pelkey suggested that something should be made in Rich Boudreault’s name.
Councillor Pelkey asked Chief Tyler to make a pitch for the PACT Academy. Chief Tyler briefly explained the classes and both Chief Tyler and Councillor Pelkey encouraged the public to attend the classes.
Councillor McCann discussed how he was against the improvements at Ellsworth Gymnasium from the beginning because he saw it as an example of government waste. Instead of spending money to put cosmetic touches on this gymnasium, the Town should have started with making it a safe place to play, which is being ignored. He said that there are many other things that should have been addressed before these cosmetic touches. He discussed the safety provision that was made and removed from the resolution. He suggested taking a closer look at putting in temporary lines.
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10. Communications and Reports from Town Manager (continued)
Councillor Moriarty said that he agrees that safety is important, but all of this started just from a request to get a small amount of money for new backboards and a scoreboard. He said that the process needs to get moving so that the kids can play ball, they are doing the best they can regarding safety.
11. Reports from Standing Committees - None
12. Reports from Temporary Committees - None
13. Communications and Petitions from Council
Mayor Streeter asked the Town Manager about the winterization of the Priest House/Farm House that the Town has taken over. Town Manager Galligan said that the family members have signed a license agreement that allows them, he believes, 60 days to clean the house out and have an auction and at that point turn it over to the Town. Town Manager Galligan said that the Public Works Department will be draining pipes and securing the property once they vacate.
Mayor Streeter said that it was a very busy summer with regard to grand openings and reopenings, which he listed a few that he was able to attend.
Councillor Pelkey stated that he invited the Mayor and State Senator Gary LeBeau to attend the Town’s first ever Fire and Safety Awareness Fair at Pleasant Valley Condos. He wanted the public to be aware that the Fire Department and his Condo Association worked together to develop the first in the State Fire Evacuation Plan for Multi-Unit Buildings. Mayor Streeter said that it was very informative and gave kudos to everyone that put it on.
14. Public Participation
Mary Etter, Library Director wanted to make everyone aware of two events that are going on in September that tie into the National September Project which remembers September 11th. She said that they have a beautiful photographic exhibit, that include flags of 9/11 and took pictures in four States immediately after the event, which portrays how communities reacted. She also discussed the coffee klatch that they have once a month which is a very informal program where they have speakers talk about a specific topic of interest. They are having one September 8th at 10:00 a.m. and it will offer an opportunity for citizens to share their responses to 9/11 or to other tragic events in our Country’s history, the good and
the bad.
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14. Public Participation (continued)
Jan Snyder of 191 Bourbon Street came forward to give an update on the School System. She explained how everything is going well and what they have been doing with regard to introducing the new Superintendent. They will be having meet and greets with the Superintendent and he would also like to do individual meetings at people’s homes for coffee klatches. She said that they are anxious to look at a new way to work together with the budget and she knows that the Town Manager has spoken to Dr. Kozaczka to come up with a new, innovative, and efficient way to deal with the budget. She also discussed the idea of the Council and the Board going on a retreat or doing a seminar that will allow them to practice working together.
Town Manager Galligan gave some more information in regard to the “think tank session” that he and the Superintendent have talked about.
Councillor Fine discussed that the South Windsor Senior Advisory Council is having a meeting on September 12 and the Superintendent will be addressing the Council at that meeting and his goal is to find out what seniors in Town want and need.
15. Consent Agenda
Motion to approve Agenda Items 16. A. through 16. E. and 17. A. through 17. I. as the Consent Agenda.
Was made by: Councillors Yagaloff and McCann
Seconded by: Councillor Pelkey
The Motion was: Approved, unanimously
16. Unfinished Business
*A. Resolution Appointing Donald Mercure (D) a Member of the Economic Development Commission
BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council appoints Donald Mercure to the Economic Development Commission for a term ending November 30, 2008.
APPROVED BY CONSENT AGENDA
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16. Unfinished Business(continued)
*B. Resolution Appointing Mario Marrero (D) an Alternate Member of the Inland/Wetlands Agency
BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council appoints Mario Marrero an Alternate to the Inland/Wetlands Agency for a term ending December 1, 2008.
APPROVED BY CONSENT AGENDA
*C. Resolution Appointing Kenneth Jeski (D) to the Inland/Wetlands Agency
BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council appoints Kenneth Jeski to the Inland/Wetlands Agency for a term ending December 1, 2007 to fill the unexpired term of Philip Forzley
APPROVED BY CONSENT AGENDA
*D. Resolution Appointing Krista Marchesseault (D) to the Economic Development Commission
BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council appoints Krista Marchesseault to the Economic Development Commission for a term ending November 30, 2007 to fill a vacant unexpired term.
APPROVED BY CONSENT AGENDA
*E. Resolution Appointing Sue Larsen (D) a Member of the Open Space Task Force
BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council appoints Sue Larson to the Open Space Task Force, to serve this agency as a “residential representative.”
APPROVED BY CONSENT AGENDA
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17. New Business
*A. Resolution Appointing Roseann Williams (D) an Alternate to the Economic Development Commission and Postponing Consideration of this Motion until the Town Council’s Next Regularly Scheduled Meeting of September 18, 2006
BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council appoints Roseann Williams an Alternate to the Economic Development Commission for a term ending November 30, 2009, and hereby postpones consideration of this Motion until the Town Council’s Next Regularly Scheduled Meeting of September 18, 2006.
APPROVED BY CONSENT AGENDA
*B. Resolution Reappointing Clifford Slicer (D) to the Building Code Board of Appeals and Postponing Consideration of this Motion until the Town Council’s next Regularly Scheduled Meeting of September 18, 2006
BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council reappoints Clifford Slicer to the Building Code Board of Appeals for a term ending January 1, 2011, and hereby postpones consideration of this Motion until the Town Council’s next regularly scheduled meeting of September 18, 2006.
APPROVED BY CONSENT AGENDA
*C. Resolution Reappointing Doris Avery (D) to the Patriotic Commission and Postponing Consideration of this Motion until the Town Council’s Next Regularly Scheduled Meeting of September 18, 2006
BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council reappoints Doris Avery to the Patriotic Commission for a term ending August 31, 2009, and hereby postpones consideration of this Motion until the Town Council’s next regularly scheduled meeting of September 18, 2006.
APPROVED BY CONSENT AGENDA
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17. New Business (continued)
*D. Resolution Approving the Transfer of $90 from Contingency to the Health and Life Insurance Account
BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby approves a transfer of $90 from the Contingency Account to the Health and Life Insurance Account to cover total expenditures for Fiscal Year 2005/2006.
APPROVED BY CONSENT AGENDA
*E. Resolution Approving the Transfer of $300 from Central Services to the Historic District Commission
BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby approves a transfer of $300 from the Central Services Office Supplies Account to the Historic District Commission Advertising Account to cover the total advertising costs for Fiscal Year 2005/2006.
APPROVED BY CONSENT AGENDA
*F. Resolution Approving the Transfer of $1,510 from the Planning Department to Zoning Board of Appeals
BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby approves a transfer of $1,510 from the Planning Department Professional Account to the Zoning Board of Appeals Advertising Account to cover the total advertising costs for Fiscal Year 2005/2006.
APPROVED BY CONSENT AGENDA
*G. Resolution Approving the Transfer of $2,600 from Casualty and Liability Insurance to Unemployment Compensation
BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby approves a transfer of $2,600 from the Casualty and Liability Account to the Unemployment Compensation Account to cover total expenditures for Fiscal Year 2005/2006.
APPROVED BY CONSENT AGENDA
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17. New Business (continued)
*H. Resolution Approving the Transfer of $1,911 from Contingency Account to the Town Clerk’s Printing Account
BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby approves a transfer of $1,911 from the Contingency Account to the Town Clerk’s Printing Account to cover printing costs related to the State Primary on august 8, 2006.
APPROVED BY CONSENT AGENDA
*I. Resolution Approving the Transfer of $600 from Contingency Account to the Town Clerk’s Advertising Account
BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby approves a transfer of $600 from the Contingency Account to the Town Clerk’s Advertising Account to cover advertising costs related to the State Primary on August 8, 2006.
APPROVED BY CONSENT AGENDA
Deputy Mayor Delnicki made a motion to suspend the rules and take Item 17. M. out of order; Councillor Pelkey seconded that motion; and it was approved unanimously.
M. Resolution Authorizing The Town Manager to Enter Into Negotiations with the “South Windsor Historical Society” for the Sale of Union School to the Society
WHEREAS, in November of 2003, a Referendum Question was approved by the residents of the Town of South Windsor for the conveyance of Title for Union School located in the Town of South Windsor and identified as 771 Main Street; and,
WHEREAS, the South Windsor Town Council determined that, due to the unique nature and location of Union School, the conveyance of said property by competitive bidding and sealed bids would not be in the best interests of the Town; and,
WHEREAS, in consideration of this waiving of competitive bidding by the Town Council, the Referendum Question approved by residents in November of 2003 provided for the disposal of Union School by negotiated sale; and
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17. (continued)
WHEREAS, the Town of South Windsor has continued to move forward in its efforts to negotiate a sale of Union School that would in no way adversely affect the uniqueness of South Windsor or its best interests
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the South Windsor Town Council hereby authorizes Town Manager Matthew B. Galligan, to negotiate a contract for the sale of Union School to the South Windsor Historical Society—said sale to be in accordance with the provisions of the Referendum approved by South Windsor voters in November of 2003; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that Town Manager Matthew B. Galligan is further directed to return to the Town Council with a contract meeting the requirements of the aforementioned approved Referendum and addressing any other unique situation pertinent to this sale and the best interests of the Town.
Was made by: Councillor Havens
Seconded by: Mayor Streeter
The Motion was: Approved, unanimously
Town Manager Galligan explained why the resolution was worded the way it is.
J. Resolution Appropriating $10,000,000 for Road, Drainage, and Intersection Improvements and Authorizing the Issuance of $10,000,000 Bonds of the Town to Meet Said Appropriation and Pending the Issuance Thereof the Making of Temporary Borrowings for such Purpose
BE IT RESOLVED that the sum of $10,000,000 is appropriated for the repair, rehabilitation and improvement of various streets, roads, bridges and waterways, including paving, curbing, sidewalks, guardrails, intersection improvements, signage and signals, drainage, dredging, stabilization and erosion control and related improvements at all or any portion of the locations set forth in Schedule A hereto including planning and engineering, and administrative, printing, financing, and legal costs related thereto (collectively, the “Project”); and as more fully described in attached Appendix A. entitled:
RESOLUTION 17. J
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17. J. (continued)
Was made by: Councillor Prague
Seconded by: Councillor McCann
Bond Council was present to answer any questions from the Council. Town Manager Galligan explained the bonding process and why they are proposing this. Various Councillors spoke regarding this resolution.
Councillor Pelkey proposed an Amendment to the Resolution. The Amendment being on page 3 of 3 of Appendix A, Item number 24 which states Commerce Way Stream Stabilization Project for $200,000 at the year 2011-2012 and replace that with the Rye Street Drainage Project that was brought up earlier this evening. This motion was seconded by Councillor Yagaloff. There was discussion between the Council, Town Manager, and Attorney Panico on this Amendment and bonding in general. Attorney Panico confirmed for Mayor Streeter that if this Resolution is passed without the Amendment, the attached Schedule A can be changed at a later date by Resolution of the Council.
Deputy Mayor Delnicki stated for the record that he will be abstaining from the Amendment because he will not and has not discussed Schedule A because of one of the items on the list being adjacent to his property.
Mayor Streeter called for a vote on the Amendment. It was defeated, 4 Ayes to 4 Nays and 1 abstention, on a Roll Call vote, as follows:]
Deputy Mayor Delnicki - Abstained
Councillor Fine - Yes
Councillor McCann - No
Councillor Havens - Yes
Councillor Moriarty - No
Councillor Pelkey - Yes
Councillor Prague - No
Councillor Yagaloff - Yes
Mayor Streeter - No
Mayor Streeter then called for a vote on the original Resolution. The Resolution was approved 8 to 1 by a roll call vote with one dissenting vote cast by Councillor Pelkey.
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17.
K. Resolution Providing for Referendum of Town Electors
BE IT RESOLVED that the Resolution entitled “Resolution Appropriating $10,000,000 for Road, Drainage, and Intersection Improvements and Authorizing the Issue of $10,000,000 Bonds of the Town to Meet Said Appropriation and Pending the Issuance Thereof the Making of Temporary Borrowings for Such Purpose” heretofore at this meeting adopted, be submitted to the Town electors for approval or disapproval at a Referendum to be held in conjunction with the General Election to be held on November 7, 2006, and that the wording of said referendum state the question to be voted upon as follows:
“Shall the Resolution entitled ‘Resolution Appropriating $10,000,000 for Road, Drainage, and Intersection Improvements and Authorizing the Issuance of $10,000,000 Bonds of the Town to Meet Said Appropriation and Pending the Issuance Thereof the Making of Temporary Borrowings for such Purpose,’ as adopted by the Town Council on September 5, 2006, be approved?”
The ballot label for said questions shall read as follows:
“Shall the Resolution Appropriating and Authorizing Bonds in the Amount of $10,000,000 for Road, Drainage, and Intersection Improvements Be Approved? YES NO.”
Was made by: Councillor Fine
Seconded by: Councillor McCann
The Motion was: Approved, unanimously
There was a brief discussion regarding this resolution.
Mayor Streeter stated that it will not be necessary to hold the Special Meeting that was scheduled for Thursday, September 7, 2006 because that meetings sole purpose was to vote on whether or not this would be on the ballot, and now that it is, it is not necessary to hold that meeting.
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17. (continued)
L. Resolution Authorizing the South Windsor Volunteer Fire Department to Purchase a Duty Vehicle at a Cost Not to Exceed $30,000
WHEREAS, the Parking Lot Repaving project at the Fire Department’s Headquarters facility is completed; and
WHEREAS, there is $30,000 still available in said Capital Projects Account; and
WHEREAS, Fire Chief Crombie expressed the imperative need for a duty vehicle
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby authorizes the South Windsor Volunteer Fire Department to purchase a Duty Vehicle at a cost not to exceed $30,000 and to pay for said purchase with the funds available in the Parking Lot Repaving Capital Project Account.
Was made by: Deputy Mayor Delnicki
Seconded by: Councillor Fine
The Motion was: Approved, unanimously
Town Manager Galligan had a brief discussion with the Council.
N. Resolution Approving the Transfer of $42,000 from Various Accounts to the Police Operations Overtime Account
BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby approves a transfer of $14,000 from the Contingency Account, and $28,000 from Social Security Taxes Account for a total of $42,000 to be transferred to the Police Operations Overtime Account to cover overtime costs for Fiscal Year 2005/2006.
Was made by: Deputy Mayor Delnicki
Seconded by: Councillor Pelkey
The Motion was: Approved, unanimously
Town Manager Galligan and Chief Tyler had a brief discussion with the Council.
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17. (continued)
O. Resolution Approving the Transfer of $63,200 from Various Accounts to the Town Attorney Professional Account
BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby approves a transfer of $11,500 from the Contingency Account, $21,700 from Salary Contingency Account, $12,000 from Casualty and Liability Insurance Account, and $18,000 from Workers’ Compensation Insurance Account--for a total of $63,200 to be transferred to the Town Attorney Professional Account to cover legal fees for Fiscal Year 2005/2006.
Was made by: Councillor Moriarty
Seconded by: Councillor McCann
The Motion was: Approved 7 Ayes to 1 Nay by roll call vote, with the dissenting vote cast by Councillor Yagaloff.
Town Manager Galligan gave an explanation for this Resolution for Councillor Yagaloff.
P. Resolution Approving the Write-Off of Taxes on Property at 35 Main Street, Lot B4 Because of Abandonment
WHEREAS, there is an eviction at 35 Main Street, Lot B4 in South Windsor, Connecticut; and
WHEREAS, the owner abandoned all possessions and personal effects, including a 32-foot long 1979 Carriage Mobile Home located at the site; and
WHEREAS, the likelihood of collecting taxes on this property is extremely doubtful
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby approves the write-off of $1,016.80 in taxes related to a 1979 Carriage Mobile Home on Lot B4, 35 Main Street, South Windsor; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council directs Town Manager Matthew B. Galligan to adjust the financial records of the town to reflect said write-off.
Was made by: Councillor Pelkey
Seconded by: Councillor Fine
The Motion was: Approved, unanimously
Town Manager Galligan gave a brief explanation and answered questions from Council.
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17. (continued)
Q. Resolution Approving a Refund of Property Taxes to Fifty-Two (52) South Windsor Taxpayers
BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council approves a refund of property taxes to fifty-two (52) South Windsor taxpayers, the total sum of said refunds being $7,294.46, and as more fully described in attached Exhibit A.
Was made by: Councillor Prague
Seconded by: Deputy Mayor Delnicki
The Motion was: Approved, unanimously
R. Resolution Reappointing Peter DeMallie South Windsor Representative to the Central Regional Tourism District and Postponing Consideration of this Motion until the Town Council’s Next Regularly Scheduled Meeting on September 18, 2006
BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council reappoints Peter DeMallie South Windsor’s Representative to the Central Regional Tourism District, said term to expire on September 1, 2009, and hereby postpones consideration of this Motion until the Town Council’s next regularly scheduled meeting on September 18, 2006.
Was made by: Councillor Yagaloff
Seconded by: Councillor Moriarty
The Motion was: Approved, unanimously
18. Passage of Ordinance - None
19. Communications and Petitions from Council (Continued)
Councillor Pelkey discussed a letter from Mrs. Conrad that was received before the summer recess regarding the red barn and Strawberry Fields. He said that they had received some research, but however, he received another email from Mrs. Conrad asking about what happened. He asked Town Manager Galligan to explain the process that took place.
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19. (continued)
Town Manager Galligan explained that originally when the issue came up, the developer wanted to keep the red barn as a community center for the 55 and older. The Planning and Zoning Commission gave him the right to have a joint road to save the barn. When the architect and engineer got in there, they found that the barn and the base were totally unsafe. They went back to Planning & Zoning to talk about what they could do with the barn. The Planning & Zoning has allowed them to take the barn down, but they do want to put a barn back that looks just like the original one, to use as a community center. The Planning & Zoning Commission has an application where they’ve approved the barn to be taken down and now
Strawberry Fields is coming with the new barn and will have a design that looks like what was there previously. He said that it is before the Planning & Zoning Commission right now. Town Manager Galligan said that the memo that was received from Marcia Banach and distributed to Council can be passed on to Mrs. Conrad.
Councillor Pelkey also discussed a letter from Mr. Richard Rowe and asked the Town Manager if it had been taken care of. Town Manager Galligan said that he did the research on it and the response is going back to him. He said that he probably won’t like the response, but he did the research with the IRS and he failed to appropriately file what he was supposed to file with the Town Clerks Office.
Councillor McCann stated that earlier in the evening he thanked Chief Tyler, Commander Reed, and Mr. Gantick for being there and explained how they don’t receive over-time, but he stated that he had failed to mention Ms. Mary Etter the Library Director, who was still at the meeting and is often at the meetings and also does not receive over-time.
Councillor McCann also asked the Town Manager for a status report on Station 3 at an upcoming meeting. Town Manager Galligan said that he would request that the Chairman of the Public Building Commission could come in and give an update otherwise he will ask for a verbal or written update from him.
Councillor Prague wanted to inform the public that are Veterans that the Library is hosting a program to help Veterans find out what State and Federal Benefits and Programs they may be eligible for and a meeting with the State Department of Veterans Affairs Officials. This will be hosted by State Representative Bill Aman. It is Wednesday, September 13, 2006 at 7:00 p.m. in the South Windsor Library. Family and spouses of veterans are encouraged to attend.
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20. Communications and Reports from Town Manager (Continued) - None
21. Executive Session - None
22. Motion to Adjourn
A motion to adjourn the meeting was made at 10:50 p.m.; seconded; and approved unanimously.
Respectfully submitted,
Vanessa Perry
Assistant to the Clerk of the Council
Attmts. Appendix A and Exhibit A.
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