TOWN COUNCIL
TOWN OF SOUTH WINDSOR
Action Minutes Page 1 December 18, 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; was immediately recessed in order to continue the Public Hearing regarding the proposed STP projects; and was reconvened at 8:30 p.m.
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 Galligan
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5. Public Input
Mary Etter, Library Director, came forward to inform the Town Council that U.S. Congressman John B. Larson would be hosting a Public Forum in the Friends Room of the South Windsor Public Library, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday, December 20, 2006. During this Forum, she added, there will be a “Special Discussion on the Iraq Study Group Report.” She invited the Members of the Town Council, and the listening public, to attend.
Next to speak with Kathy Hale, South Windsor’s Representative to the Connecticut River Assembly. Ms. Hale’s purpose for making this presentation was to better inform the Town Councillors, and all of those listening, of the “charge” of this Agency with regard to their oversight of the Connecticut River from Middletown to Massachusetts.
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5. (Continued)
The Assembly, she added, opposes “major projects that are close enough to the River that their construction would impact the aesthetic properties of the River; and, she said, South Windsor (being a border Town to the River) should have some concern. A “non-recommendation” from the Connecticut River Assembly would required a Town’s Planning and Zoning Commission to have a 2/3rds vote in favor in order to approve a project.
Ms. Hale also mentioned that South Windsor was in need of an “Alternate” appointment to the Assembly.
Mr. Don Gonsalves, 40 Bayberry Trail, was next to speak. He wished to complain about not being able to speak on any Agenda item during a Town Council meeting. Mayor Streeter explained that he felt there was ample opportunity for the public to speak under Agenda Items 5. Public Input; and 14. Public Participation; and explained, further, how the Town Council’s Rules and Regulations dealt with this subject.
Mrs. Pat Conrad, 864 Strong Road, informed the Town Council that, three months ago, she had E-mailed the Town Council about an ongoing concern she had, and had conveyed to the Town Council, regarding the demolition of the “red barn” at Strawberry Fields. She said, also, that she had delivered a “packet” of information regarding this to both the Town Manager and the Town Council during this 3-month period. To date, she said, she has received no response “from anyone.”
Town Manager Matthew Galligan said that he had E-mailed Mrs. Conrad in October; and had informed her that the issue is now in the hands of the Town’s Attorney who is looking into the problem. After further exchange between the Councillors, the Town Manager, and Mrs. Conrad, it was decided that the Mayor and Mr. Galligan would meet with Mrs. Conrad within the upcoming week to try to address some of her concerns and answer some of her questions regarding the “red barn’s” demolition.
6. Environmental Health & Safety Message - None
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7. Adoption of Minutes of Previous Meetings
BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council approves the Minutes of the following Town Council meetings: Special Work Session of November 13, 2006; Action Minutes of the Regular Meeting of November 20, 2006; and Action Minutes of the Regular Meeting of December 4, 2006.
Was made by: Councillor Pelkey
Seconded by: Councillor Delnicki
The Motion was: Approved, unanimously
8. Public Petitions
A Public Petition was presented by Mr. Richard Koop, 754 Avery Street, signed by 58 Avery Street and Kelly Road residents, opposing the “widening of Avery Street.” (A copy of the Petition and its signatories is attached as Exhibit A., and made a part of the record.)
9. Commun. from Officers and Bds. Directly Responsible to Council
Mr. Andrew Paterna, Chairperson, Park & Recreation Commission, came forward to update the Town Council on recent steps taken by the Commission to meet the Council’s directive on steps to be taken with regard to Lawrence Road Park. He reported that the Commission had conducted a resident survey; held an open Town Meeting; and solicited help and information from residents in the area.
Also, according to Mr. Paterna, following this information-gathering phase (and with Council’s approval) the Commission also began some “concept design” work for the Park; the result of which was Vollmer Associates (the contracted design firm) submission of ideas for actual park design. This proposed design, he said, was reviewed by Town staff; and input and modifications suggested. Vollmer, he added, is now working on conceptual cost estimates based on this desired plan.
Mr. Paterna reminded the Councillors that the Town had requested $375,000 from the State under the STEAP Grant to provide improvements to the Rye Street Park’s athletic fields; and to properties on Barber Hill Road. Continuing, he said, that since only $250,000 of the $375,000 was granted, the Commission was concerned that there would be insufficient funds to take care of both locations.
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9. Commun. from Officers and Bds. Directly Responsible to Council (Cont’d.)
According to the Chairman, as a result of this concern, the Commission unanimously approved a Resolution requesting that the entire $250,000 be devoted to the design and development of Phase II of the Rye Street Park Athletic Fields, as defined in the adopted PARC Master Plan. He provided Council with a copy of the Commission’s approved Resolution.
10. Communications and Reports from Town Manager
Mr. Galligan reported on the following:
1. Notes would be issued in January for--the Fire Department; Open Space; and Public Works improvement projects (the main project being Miller Road Drainage).
2. Financing of the Tower Ladder Truck to be addressed in a January 2007 Council Meeting. Quotes being sought from Bank of America, TD Banknorth, and other financial institutions. Leasing to come in the 2007/2008 Fiscal Year.
3. His receipt of a lengthy document from Connecticut Natural Gas forecasting natural gas supply and demand from 2007 to 2011. And, the Town Manager’s intention to address Yankee Gas about its use of propane gas in order to extend their contracts—and the “terrible affect” the propane gas was having on the Town’s fuel cell.
4. Crock’s proposed Resolution to apply for funds ($857,367) on from the Connecticut Department of Emergency Management and Homeland Security that may be used for the “Homeland Security Pending Plan.”
5. GASB45, dealing with public entities concerning the recording of post-employment benefits, and the hiring of “Milliman” to review wit the Town and the Board of Education was its exposed liability will be on its financial statements; and to come up with a funding plan that will be amenable to our rating agencies.
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10. Communications and Reports from Town Manager (Continued)
6. A proposed joint “Workshop” with Wayne Hunicke and the Board of Education on January 11, 2007 to discuss “Strategic Planning.” Mr. Galligan solicited “ideas and objectives” from the Mayor and the Board Chair for this meeting.
7. A report received from Sgt. Rich Bond regarding “metro traffic services.” Mr. Galligan elaborated on how this alliance with other communities has accomplished a good deal with regard to such laws as “seat belts,” “DUI’s,” etc., on a regional basis—accomplishments that could not have been realized “without having the regional cooperation.”
8. Lawrence Road Park Lawsuit and Improvements –
a. Mr. Galligan met with Alan Witkin on 12-11-06 to discuss some of the ideas the Town had with regard to the Park; and, he said, Mr. Witkin seemed receptive to the ideas. Mr. Galligan has asked Mr. Favreau to E-mail Mr. Witkin the final plan for Lawrence Road; and has asked Karl Reichle to prepare a “maintenance program” in order to alleviate some of Mr. Witkin’s fears with regard to “pesticides.”
b. On 10-18-06 Mr. Galligan sent a letter to Atty. Steve Penny who is handling the case, indicating that the town is anxious to settle this case. To date, Mr. Galligan has had no response from the Attorney.
c. Park and Recreation Commission has four (4) plans for this area. One must eventually be selected.
9. Fire Marshal Summers needs two issues addressed—(1) fire lanes; and (2) open burning. Mr. Galligan enclosed two (2) proposed Ordinances regarding “fire lanes” for Council’s review and comments.
10. An attached updated report on the Town Attorney’s professional fees. This report would include a Schedule A from Robinson & Cole (as sent to the town’s Auditors); a letter from Halloran and Sage denoting what cases they are handling; and CIRMA’s report on the Workers’ Compensation claims and other issues they are taking care of.
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10. Communications and Reports from Town Manager (Continued)
Mayor Streeter, under this item, took the opportunity to update Council on the ongoing negotiations with Mr. Campbell, the gentleman who had appeared at the December 4, 2006 Town Council meeting to object to the Town’s removal of small saplings along Burgess Road—a road abutting his home. At the end of the discussion that evening, it was decided that Mr. Campbell, Mr. Galligan, Mayor Streeter, and Tree Warden Karl Reichle should sit down together, soon, to discuss this issue.
This was done, recently; and the Mayor pointed out that by the end of the meeting neither Mr. Campbell nor Mr. Reichle had “budged” from their positions. A discussion ensued regarding the powers of the Tree Warden; and the difficulty “appealing” that person’s decision. Very often in Government, the Mayor pointed out, the same person who had made the decision to remove the trees (in this case), is the same person to evaluate and decide the merits of an appeal.
Mr. Galligan said that there are “certain key positions” that are protected by State Statute; and this practice should be investigated and, perhaps, changed. He cited the position of the Town’s Building Inspector—if a resident or business in Town is not satisfied with the final decision of the Building Inspector, they have the option of appealing to the Offices of the “State Building Inspector.” Not so in the case of the Tree Warden; if there is something to challenge in the Tree Warden’s decision, one would have to go to a Superior Court of the State of Ct. This, he added, would cost money.
Mr. Galligan said he would call CCM and other Towns to see what is recommended; and what they do in similar instances.
Councillor Yagaloff took issue with the length of time taken by Atty. Stephen Penney responding to the Town’s request for options regarding what can be done at Lawrence Road Park, now, without violating any of the restrictions associated with a pending lawsuit brought by a resident against this project. He pointed out that an “Appeal” was filed in March 2004; the “Brief” was filed in April 2006 (a “brief” he pointed out that was approximately 15 pages long, and probably cost the Town “a couple of thousand dollars”); Mr. Witkin then filed for an extension in time—and now he has until September 2007.
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10. Communications and Reports from Town Manager (Continued)
Even though he felt the Attorney was “excited on the success of the Appeal,” Councillor Yagaloff failed to see how it helped the Town since it was now “mired in this lawsuit.” In two and a half years, according to Councillor Yagaloff, nothing has been done on this lawsuit; and, additionally, Mr. Witkin has been able to delay it yet another year. Mr. Galligan reminded Council that they, too, had put off any action on this project for a year following the appearance of Lawrence Road area residents at a Town Council meeting.
Mr. Galligan also pointed out that his letter had stated that he felt he had to begin to “work without the attorney” because he felt that he and Mr. Witkin have had “some good dialogue.” Mr. Reichle, too, was gathering information that may enable the Town to move forward somewhat.
Councillor Yagaloff, again, expressed his concern that the Town Attorney has not been present at any of these approximately five (5) meetings on this subject. He then elaborated on the steps the Town has taken, to date, to address residents’ concerns. He voiced his concern that one individual is costing the Town thousands of dollars defending this lawsuit. He felt the Town was “being held hostage on this project;” and, perhaps, it was time for the Town to be more aggressive about moving forward on this.
Mr. Galligan pointed out that, in order to negotiate a settlement, “you’ve got to know what your plan is;” and, unfortunately, he and the Town did not have a Plan until the P&R Commission’s recent choice selection from four proposed plans. Now that a Plan was in hand that could be proposed to the community and discussed with residents, the moving forward process would be expedited.
Councillor Prague then invited the Chair of Parks and Recreation, Andrew Paterna, back up to tell the Council a little bit about the plan that was chosen.
Mr. Paterna explained that what the Commission was trying to do was to “preserve some of the passive nature of the nature” by providing buffering areas in the center—a wide open “lawn” area for activities; a buffer area “hiding” the parking lot near Lawrence Road; extended walking trails (not only around the entire Park) out to Lawrence Road, and out to Dart Hill Road.
Another addition, according to Mr. Paterna, was a “fishing dock” and access to the pond located in the Park.
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10. Communications and Reports from Town Manager (Continued)
Councillor Prague, in an effort to alleve previously raised specific concerns of the residents, asked if the following were included in the plan: soccer stadiums; basketball courts; tennis courts; lights; sound systems; or backstops. All of which were answered with a “No!” by Mr. Paterna. Mr. Paterna also volunteered that “we’re not completely clearing this land;” and, with this plan, over 50% of the acreage would remain in its natural state.
Deputy Mayor Delnicki referred to an upcoming Joint Meeting with the Board of Education on January 11, 2007. He expressed his hope that the new Superintendent of Schools would have some new ideas about (i.e.) how to make the upcoming Budget more effective than in previous years.
The Deputy Mayor then referred to the good job Police Sgt. Rich Bond had done on the “Regional Traffic Report.” And, along these lines, the Deputy Mayor said he was struck, during this evening’s Public Hearing, with the common theme of “speeding” and “traffic” on Avery Street and Pleasant Valley Road. He wondered if the MetroTraffic Service was the correct vehicle to employ for some “special enforcement” on these roads; but he wished this question to be posed to Sgt. Bond. Mr. Galligan said he would call Sgt. Bond regarding this possibility.
Councillor Havens said that a question that might be posed at the Joint Meeting with the Board of Education would be “How can the Town Council help the Board of Education upgrade our schools.” He felt that whatever the Board has been doing in the past to remedy this problem “has not worked.” He suggested that ideas might be solicited from some of the Council Members on how to realize a “successful Referendum” on the upgrading of some or all of our schools at one time. It was Councillor Havens’ opinion that “our schools are I dire need of repair.”
Councillor Havens also concurred with the remarks made by Deputy Mayor Delnicki regarding residents’ complaints about “speed;” not only on Avery and Pleasant Valley, but “all over the community.” He suggested, as is done in other areas of the Country, posting signs informing travelers through South Windsor, as well as our own residents, that “We are Tough on Speeders.” He elaborated on his concerns, as well as those frequently expressed to him as a Town Councillor, on the very real problem and dangers of excessive speed through residential communities. He asked that our Police Department address these concerns.
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10. Communications and Reports from Town Manager (Continued)
Councillor McCann, referring to the current process used to receive public input on proposed STP applications, felt that the Town had not done enough as far as outreach to the community, asked the Town Manager to consider “workshops” with people in the community to find out what their concerns are and to work with them toward solutions. He felt that too short a notice had been given regarding the Applications being discussed this evening.
Also, Councillor McCann, referring to the issue of “speeders” on local streets, asked what happened to the “25 MPH Speed Limit” signs on either side of Philip R. Smith School on Avery Street. These signs, he added, have recently been replaced with signs that merely say “SCHOOL,” but have no speed limit associated with them. Again, the Councillor asked what happened to make this change. Mr. Galligan said he would find out.
Councillor Pelkey agreed with the theory that there should be “a little more outreach” with residents. He felt that the Town was trying to deal with a different problem than the problem expressed by residents—i.e., at a public forum meeting held on these STP projects, Councillor Pelkey said he heard residents complaining about “speed; speed; speed;” while the Town was trying to deal with roads, sidewalks, and all of the other engineering issues. He felt the Town was “trying to resolve a different problem than the problem they have.”
Councillor Pelkey, referring to previous comments regarding the “realignment of Clark Street and Pleasant Valley Road” project, asked if new traffic counts have been done following the completion of this project. If these counts have been done, the Councillor said he would like to have that information provided to Council—i.e., the difference in the counts before and after realignment (including speeds and type of traffic coming through that intersection). The Councillor asked if he might have this information prior to “another Public Hearing on another road project” but would also like to see included “type of accident” such as, pedestrian/vehicular, or strictly vehicular,” etc.
11. Reports from Standing Committees - None
12. Reports from Temporary Committees - None
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13. Communications and Petitions from Council – None
Deputy Mayor Delnicki read a letter from State Representative Michael Christ regarding the Connecticut Light and Power Company’s intent to apply for a substantial “hike” in its electricity rates. Rep. Christ said he was in receipt of the Town Council’s Resolution opposing this rate increase; and stating that he, too, opposed the request. The Representative also informed the Members of the Town Council of an Informational Public Hearing being conducted by the General Assembly’s Energy and Technology Committee on December 20, 2006. He urged those who could to attend this meeting to voice their concerns with such an increase.
Both Deputy Mayor Delnicki and Councillor Pelkey publicly congratulated the graduates of the latest “PACT” Class, and paid tribute to the success of this program. Councillor Pelkey also mentioned the retirement of Melvin C. Stead, Jr., Street Superintendent of the town’s Public Works Department. Mr. Stead worked for the Town for 38 years, both in its Engineering Department and, for a majority of those years, as its Superintendent of Street Services. He conveyed congratulations and thanks to Mr. Stead for his many years of caring service to the Town.
Councillor McCann, Council liaison to the Board of Education, conveyed the Boards appreciation for Council representation at its meetings; and said they were looking forward to the January 11th Joint Meeting and improved cooperation between the Board of Education and the Town Council in their budget deliberations.
On another matter, Councillor McCann reported that the Supt. of Schools has been in contact with local physicians to work out a “protocol for use of AED’s on children under 80 lbs.” The doctors’ results are expected early in 2007; and the Board is holding in abeyance its own deployment of AEDs in the elementary schools until that protocol is received.
In answer to a letter received by the Town from the ACLU, and following a request from Board of Education Chair Janice Snyder, Councillor Prague explained the reasons for moving the 2006 High School Graduation ceremonies to the Baptist Church in Bloomfield—namely, (1) the size of the graduating class had far exceeded the ability of the High School to host it; the Ceremony in 2005, held at The Bushnell Auditorium in Hartford, not only cost $16,000 but, it too, was not large enough to accommodate both the graduates and their families.
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13. Communications and Petitions from Council – None
Continuing, Councillor Prague said that in 2006, the Town became aware of the Baptist Church in Bloomfield, a facility that could hold approximately 2,700 people, and would cost about $10,000 per year less. Therefore, the Graduation Ceremony was moved there. The major claim against such a venue, according to the ACLU, was (1) that an “invocation” would violate the separation of church and state; and (2) that merely holding the graduation in the church would violate people’s rights—in that people who are the ‘religion of the building’ (i.e., Baptists) would somehow feel privileged and better than the people who were not (i.e., non-Baptists).
According to Councillor Prague, who was in attendance at the graduation, there was no “invocation.” The venue, he added, “meets the needs of our graduating classes; and Chairperson Snyder had asked him to seek input from the public with regard to the ACLU’s accusations; the residents’ feelings on this venue for graduation ceremonies, et.: perhaps, other suggestions as to location;
Mayor Streeter, too, paid tribute to retiring Mel Stead, Jr., and extended the community’s congratulations and good wishes to him on his retirement.
14. Public Participation - None
15. Consent Agenda
Motion to approve Agenda Items 16. A. through 16. D., and 17. A., as the Consent Agenda.
Was made by: Deputy Mayor Delnicki and Councillor Havens
Seconded by: Councillor Pelkey
The Motion was: Approved, unanimously
16. Unfinished Business
*A. Resolution Reappointing Scott C Simmons (R) to the Patriotic Commission
BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council reappoints Scott C. Simmons to the Patriotic Commission for a term ending August 31, 2009.
(APPROVED BY CONSENT AGENDA)
16. Unfinished Business (Continued)
*B. Resolution Appointing Matthew J. Davis (R) to the Zoning Board of Appeals
BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council appoints Matthew J. Davis to the Zoning Board of Appeals for a term ending November 30, 2007, to fill the unexpired term of Lavina Wilson.
(APPROVED BY CONSENT AGENDA)
*C. Resolution Appointing Lavina Wilson (R) an Alternate to the Planning and Zoning Commission
BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council appoints Lavina Wilson an Alternate to the Planning and Zoning Commission for a term ending November 30, 2009 to fill the unexpired term of Christopher Lariviere.
(APPROVED BY CONSENT AGENDA)
*D. Resolution Appointing Mary Katherine DiModugno (U) to the Human Relations Commission
BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council appoints Mary Katherine DiModugno to the Human Relations Commission to fill a vacancy with a term ending November 30, 2008.
(APPROVED BY CONSENT AGENDA)
17. New Business
*A. Resolution Appointing Charles Margolis (D) to the Human Relations Commission, and Postponing Consideration of this Motion until the Town Council’s Next Regularly Scheduled Meeting
BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council appoints Charles Margolis to the Human Relations Commission for a term ending November 30, 2009, and Postponing Consideration of this Motion until the Town Council’s Next Regularly Scheduled Meeting.
(APPROVED BY CONSENT AGENDA)
17. New Business (Continued)
B. Discussion Item: Update on Status of “Boundless Playground”
Councillor Pelkey updated the Members of the Town Council, and the listening public of all that has taken place with regard to this project in recent months. The Councillor then proceeded with a power-point presentation on what has been accomplished to date on the “Boundless Playground” project. He elaborated on the “donations” of dollars, clean fill, and hours that had been extended to the project.
Of particular note was Councillor Pelkey’s announcement that he had learned, through a letter received today, that “Edward and Diana Cassidy, along with Phoenix Life Insurance Company, would be donating $50,000 to The Boundless Playground Project in South Windsor. In a letter received from Diana Cassidy, she had requested that it be noted that “this donation was being made in recognition and gratitude of the boundless efforts of the teachers and para-professionals in our South Windsor Pre-school Outreach Program. Thanks. (Signed) Diana”
Councillor Pelkey assured those listening that—even though “not there yet; they were almost” there. They would not be relaxing just yet. He announced two big fund-raising events—a Barbershop Quartet Competition in January; and “Become a Sponsor Night,” February 9, 2007.
Following his presentation, Councillor Pelkey requested that the Town Council waive its Rules to allow him to submit a Resolution asking for waiver of the Town Council policy regarding the two-week time limit on the banners at the “Ellington Road/Buckland Road/Sullivan Avenue intersection. He added that, should Council waives the Rules, he would then present a Resolution.
Following his presentation, Councillor Pelkey formally moved to request that the Town Council waive the Rules of this Council to allow him to submit a Resolution asking for a waiver of the Town Council Policy regarding the two-week limit for banners at the Ellington/Oakland/Buckland Intersection. The Motion was seconded by Mayor Streeter who then Suspended the Rules; and this was approved, unanimously.
17. New Business (Continued)
Councillor Pelkey then Moved to include as Agenda Item 17. G. the following Resolution:
BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council temporarily waives the two-week restriction of placing a banner at the intersections of Ellington/Oakland/ and Buckland Roads so that the Boundless Playground Committee can display a banner advertising the “Become A Sponsor Night” for two additional weeks--more specifically, between January 13, 2007 and February 10, 2007.
The Motion was seconded by Deputy Mayor Delnicki; and approved, unanimously.
C. Resolution Authorizing the Town Manager to Refer Proposed Acquisition of Property Identified as Lot R048 Foster Street to the South Windsor Planning & Zoning Commission
WHEREAS, Ralph Winn, Jr. and others own a 4.3 +/- acre parcel of land on the east side of Foster Street known as Lot R048 Foster Street, South Windsor, Connecticut; and
WHEREAS, the unpaid taxes and sewer charges on said property currently total $54,949; and
WHEREAS, Ralph Winn, Jr. has offered to convey said property to the Town of South Windsor in lieu of a foreclosure action pursuant to Section 12-195 of the Connecticut General Statutes; and
WHEREAS, the Town of South Windsor is desirous of adding said property to its current inventory of open space
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that Town Manager Matthew B. Galligan is authorized to refer the proposed acquisition of Lot R048 Foster Street to the Planning & Zoning Commission pursuant to Section 8-24 of the Connecticut General Statutes.
Was made by: Councillor McCann
Seconded by: Councillor Pelkey
The Motion was: Approved, unanimously
17. New Business (Continued)
D. Resolution Authorizing the Town Manager to Refer Proposed Acquisition of Property Identified as L224 Main Street to the South Windsor Planning & Zoning Commission
WHEREAS, the heirs of Anna S. Lawton have graciously offered to donate a 3.6 +/- acre parcel known as L224 Main Street, South Windsor, Connecticut to the Town of South Windsor; and
WHEREAS, the property to be donated is located within the Connecticut Linear River Park and has direct access to the Connecticut River; and
WHEREAS, the donation of the property would be of substantial benefit to the Town of South Windsor and its citizens
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that Town Manager Matthew B. Galligan is authorized to refer the proposed acquisition of L224 Main Street to the South Windsor Planning & Zoning Commission pursuant to Section
8-24 of the Connecticut General Statutes.
Was made by: Councillor Yagaloff
Seconded by: Deputy Mayor Delnicki
The Motion was: Approved, unanimously
(At this time, Councillor Havens publicly thanked the Lawton Family for their generous donation of this land along the Connecticut River, and adjacent to the Town’s Linear Park. He also noted how fortunate South Windsor was to be a “bordertown” along this beautiful River; and predicted that, someday, this riverfront area would be put to good use as a great location for passive recreation in South Windsor.)
E. Resolution Authorizing the Town Manager to Refer Road, Drainage, and Intersection Improvements Projects to the South Windsor Planning & Zoning Commission
WHEREAS, on November 7, 2006, South Windsor voters approved an appropriation of $10,000,000 for road, drainage, and intersection improvements in the Town of South Windsor; and
WHEREAS, also approved by voters was the authorization of the issuance of $10,000,000 in bonds of the Town to meet said appropriation; and
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17. E. (Continued)
WHEREAS, according to State Statute 8-24 this project is to be referred to the Town’s Planning & Zoning Commission prior to the commencement of construction
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that Town Manager Matthew B. Galligan is authorized to refer the road, drainage and intersection improvements projects to the South Windsor Planning & Zoning Commission pursuant to Section 8-24 of the Connecticut General Statutes.
Was made by: Councillor Prague
Seconded by: Councillor Pelkey
The Motion was: Approved, unanimously
F. Resolution Authorizing the Town Manager to Refer the Proposed Planning, Design, Acquisition and Construction of a New South Windsor Fire and Ambulance Facility to the South Windsor Planning & Zoning Commission
WHEREAS, on November 8, 2005, South Windsor voters approved an appropriation of $8,250,000 for the planning, design, acquisition and construction of a new South Windsor Fire and Ambulance Facility; and
WHEREAS, also approved by voters, at that time, was an authorization for the issuance of $8,250,000 in bonds of the Town to meet said appropriation; and
WHEREAS, according to State Statute 8-24 this project is to be referred to the Town’s Planning & Zoning Commission prior to the commencement of construction
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that Town Manager Matthew B. Galligan is authorized to refer the proposed planning, design, acquisition and construction of a new South Windsor Fire and Ambulance Facility to the South Windsor Planning & Zoning Commission pursuant to Section 8-24 of the Connecticut General Statutes.
Was made by: Councillor Yagaloff
Seconded by: Councillor Pelkey
The Motion was Approved, unanimously
18. Passage of Ordinance - None
19. Communications and Petitions from Council (Continued)
Mayor Streeter thanked Councillor Pelkey, again, for his presentation on the status of the Boundless Playground; and asked him to repeat the “good news” he had received today. Councillor Pelkey said that the family of Edward and Diana Cassidy would be donating $25,000 toward the Boundless Playground; and, because Ed works at the Phoenix Life Insurance Company, in Hartford, and because Phoenix Life has a “Matching Contribution” Program, the Company would be matching the Cassidy’s $25,000 contribution—for a total contribution of $50,000.
20. Communications and Reports from Town Manager (Continued) - None
21. Executive Session
Deputy Mayor Delnicki moved to go into Executive Session to continue discussion of (1) an economic development issue; and (2) Ambulance Corps Lease Negotiations. The Motion was seconded by Councillor McCann. The Motion was approved, unanimously.
22. Motion to Adjourn
A Motion to adjourn was made immediately following the conclusion of the Executive Session, or at approximately 10:30 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Patricia R. Brown
Clerk of the Council
Attmt. (Exhibit A. – Petition)
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