TOWN COUNCIL
TOWN OF SOUTH WINDSOR
Minutes Page 1 December 3, 2007
TOWN COUNCIL – Regular Meeting
Council Chambers –South Windsor Town Hall
1. Call Meeting to Order
Mayor Streeter called the meeting to order at 8:05 p.m.; recessed the Regular Meeting in order to finish the Work Session; and then reconvened the Regular Meeting at 8:20 p.m.
4. Roll Call
Members Present: Mayor Matthew Streeter
Deputy Mayor Cary placeCityPrague
Councillor Gary Bazzano
Councillor Edward Havens
Councillor Lisa Maneeley
Councillor PersonNameKevin McCann
Councillor PersonNameJohn Pelkey
Councillor PersonNameKeith Yagaloff
Also Present: Matthew B. Galligan, Town Manager
5. Public Input
None
6. Environmental Health & Safety Message
None
7. Adoption of Minutes
BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council approves the Minutes of the following Town Council Meeting: Public Hearing of October 15, 2007.
Was made by: Councillor Havens
Seconded by: Councillor Pelkey
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7. Adoption of Minutes (continued)
Councillor McCann stated that the remark challenged in the October 15, 2007 Public Hearing Minutes regarding Hybrid vehicles was not a statement that was said by Councillor Hale. The statement was as follows: “many of the people who own these vehicles, own them as extra vehicles”, but Councillor Hale does own a hybrid vehicle.
Mayor Streeter called for a vote on this Motion, it was approved, unanimously.
8. Public Petitions
None
9. Communications from Officers and Boards Directly Responsible to Council
Mrs. Virginia Macro came forward to inform the Town Council that the Historic District Commission has finished the first phase of the Historic Resource Survey. The report covers 155 properties in Town, mostly consisting of properties on addressStreetMain Street and a few properties on addressStreetBuckland Road. The study gives an overview of the history of the Town and relates to broader context of the PlaceNameplaceConnecticut River PlaceTypeValley. Copies will be available for anyone interested at Town Hall and South Windsor Library. Mrs. Macro said she would be applying soon for funds for phase II. Additional funds will also be applied for in order to put this on the GIS system.
10. Communications and Reports from the Town Manager
Mr. Galligan, Town Manager submitted reports on the following items:
· The opening of the placePlaceNameBark PlaceTypePark was successful.
· Three new police offices have been hired.
· Three new employees have been hired.
· A position for a school security guard was submitted.
· There will be a bagged leaf collection in December for residents that have not had the opportunity to rake their leaves to the side of the road.
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10. Communications and Reports from the Town Manager (continued)
Answering questions from the Town Council, Mr. Galligan explained that the monies from the CRRA settlement will go into the general fund. Next year some of the money can be appropriated. Mr. Doolittle who is the Town Engineer has been addressing the potholes and traffic on addressStreetRye Street with the contractors. The contractors will try to speed up the process. The contractor can not be mandated to use Police Officers to direct traffic. At a later date will report on the downward trend on recycling and will also get a maintenance report of athletic fields in Town.
11. Report from Standing Committees
None
12. Reports of Temporary Committees
None
13. Communications and Petitions from Council
Councillor Pelkey requested that at the December 17, 2007 meeting the employees who were selected for the Project of the Year come before the Town Council to explain the project that they performed. Also at the December 17, 2007 meeting Councillor Pelkey requested a presentation be given regarding the Buckland Road Project.
14. Public Participation
Mr. Tim Moriarty of addressStreet90 Skyline Drive came forward to address the Hybrid Vehicle Ordinance. He stated that he believes no communities should become involved in giving this tax break.
Deputy Mayor Prague made a motion to Suspend the Rules in order take 18. B. out of order. Councillor McCann seconded the motion; and it was approved unanimously
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18. Passage of Ordinance
B. Resolution Adopting an “Ordinance to Grant an Exemption of Property Tax for Hybrid Electric Vehicles and Certain Authorized Alternative Fuel Vehicles” in the Town of CityplaceSouth Windsor
BE IT RESOLVED that the Town of South Windsor Town Council hereby Adopts an “Ordinance to Grant an Exemption of Property Tax for Hybrid Electric Vehicles and Certain Authorized Alternative Fuel Vehicles” in the Town of South Windsor, said Ordinance more fully described in attached Exhibit B., a copy of which is on file in the Office of the Town Clerk.
Was made by: Councillor Havens
Seconded by: Councillor Pelkey
Councillors Havens stated that he felt this ordinance may have some merit and wanted to bring this to the attention of placeSouth Windsor residents.
Councillor Pelkey made a Motion to make three Amendments to this ordinance as follows:
1. In paragraph one it presently reads, “The Town of South Windsor shall exempt fully from property taxation any passenger car that has a United States Environmental Protection Agency estimated city or highway gasoline mileage rating of at least forty miles per gallon”, and should be amended to read, “The Town of South Windsor shall exempt fully from property taxation any passenger car that has a United States Environmental Protection Agency estimated city or highway gasoline mileage rating of ate least fifty miles per gallon”.
2. In paragraph two it presently reads, “purchased on or after October 1, 2004 and prior to October 1, 2008”, and should be amended to read, “purchased on or after January 1, 2008 and prior to July 1, 2010”.
3. In paragraph three, after exemption, there should be further wording to read, “and shall be limited to two years tax exemptions”.
Councillor Yagaloff seconded the Amendments; the Motion carried with a Roll Call vote of 8 Ayes to 0 Nayes with Councillor abstaining from this amended motion.
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18. B. (Continued)
Councillor Yagaloff stated that he feels the Town Council should go forward with this ordinance to allow for placeSouth Windsor residents to get a tax incentive for two years and he would support this ordinance.
Councillor McCann said he feels that the Town Council should encourage conservation, but feels this ordinance is not giving a tax break to those that really need it.
After a short discussion regarding the estimated city or highway gasoline mileage rating that is written in paragraph one, Councillor Pelkey made a Motion to Amend that section to read, “The Town of South Windsor shall exempt fully from property taxation any passenger car that has a United States Environmental Protection Agency estimated city or highway gasoline mileage rating as defined in Connecticut General Statutes Section 12-412 (110), purchased on or after January 1, 2008 and prior to July 1, 2010; Councillor Yagaloff seconded the motion, the Amended Motion was approved, unanimously.
Answering questions from the Council, Mr. Danna explained that the original memo had 45 vehicles that have met the criteria for tax incentive, but after further review, there were approximately 15 more vehicles that would qualify.
Councillor Bazzano voiced concern of taxing everyone in Town for only a few that will benefit from this ordinance.
Deputy Mayor Prague stated he would not be supporting this ordinance and then referred to a letter submitted by Mr. Larry Toriff, (Exhibit D).
Councillor Yagaloff said that these vehicles save on the purchase of gasoline and feels this ordinance is the right way to go.
Councillor Pelkey stated that this ordinance gives encouragement at a local level. The hybrid vehicles give individuals the benefit of having to purchase as much gas.
Councillor Hale said she is in support of this ordinance because she feels it is a good incentive.
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18. B. (Continued)
Mayor Streeter said that he feels the Town could lose a lot of money in the future if this program were implemented. Property tax relief should be done on the State or Federal level.
Councillor Havens stated that this ordinance shows the residents of placeSouth Windsor that the Town is looking to the future.
Mayor Streeter called for a vote on the ordinance; it failed with a Roll Call vote of 5-4 with the dissending votes being cast by Councillor Mayor Streeter, Deputy Mayor Prague, Councillors Bazzano, Maneeley, and McCann.
15. Consent Agenda
Deputy Mayor Prague made a motion to accept Agenda Items 16. B., through 16. CC. and Items 17. A. through 17. EE. as the Consent Agenda. Councillor Maneeley seconded the motion and it was approved, unanimously.
16. Unfinished Business
*B. Resolution Appointing Daniel Van Horn (R) an Alternate Member of the Planning and Zoning Commission
BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council appoints Daniel Van Horn (R) an Alternate Member of the Planning and Zoning Commission for a term ending November 9, 2009, to fill the unexpired term of David Sorenson.
(APPROVED BY CONSENT AGENDA)
*C. Resolution Reappointing Frank Ferrero (R) to the Board of Assessment Appeals
BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council reappoints Frank Ferrero (R) to the Board of Assessment Appeals for a term ending November 30, 2011.
(APPROVED BY CONSENT AGENDA)
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16. Unfinished Business (continued)
*D. Resolution Appointing Robert J. “Joe” Mongeon (R) to the Board of Assessment Appeals
BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council appoints Robert J. “Joe” Mongeon (R) to the Board of Assessment Appeals for a term ending November 30, 2011.
(APPROVED BY CONSENT AGENDA)
*E. Resolution Appointing Susan A. Rose (R) an Alternate to the Board of Assessment Appeals
BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council appoints Susan A. Rose (R) an Alternate to the Board of Assessment Appeals for a term ending November 30, 2010 to fill the unexpired term of Robert J. “Joe” Mongeon.
(APPROVED BY CONSENT AGENDA)
*F. Resolution Reappointing Janis K. Murtha (R) to the Economic Development Commission
BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council reappoints Janis K. Murtha (R) to the Economic Development Commission for a term ending November 30, 2011.
(APPROVED BY CONSENT AGENDA)
*G. Resolution Reappointing Edwina Futtner (R) to the Economic Development Commission
BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council reappoints Edwina Futtner (R) to the Economic Development Commission for a term ending November 30, 2011.
(APPROVED BY CONSENT AGENDA)
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16. Unfinished Business (continued)
H. Resolution Reappointing Sue Burnham (R) to the Economic Development Commission
BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council reappoints Sue Burnham (R) to the Economic Development Commission for a term ending November 30, 2011.
(APPROVED BY CONSENT AGENDA)
*placeI. Resolution Reappointing Joseph Carino (R) to the Economic Development Commission
BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council reappoints Joseph Carino (R) to the Economic Development Commission for a term ending November 30, 2011.
(APPROVED BY CONSENT AGENDA)
*J. Resolution Appointing William Jodice (R) an Alternate to the Economic Development Commission
BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council appoints William Jodice an Alternate to the Economic Development Commission for a term ending November 30, 2009 to fill the unexpired term of Mark Patitucci.
(APPROVED BY CONSENT AGENDA)
*K. Resolution Reappointing Paul Oates (R) an Alternate to the Historic District Commission
BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council reappoints Paul Oates (R) an Alternate to the Historic District Commission for a term ending November 30, 2012.
(APPROVED BY CONSENT AGENDA)
ITEM:
16. Unfinished Business (continued)
*L. Resolution Reappointing Roy E. Szoka (R) an Alternate to the Inland Wetlands Agency/Conservation Commission
BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council reappoints Roy E. Szoka (R) an Alternate to the Inland Wetlands Agency/Conservation Commission for a term ending December 11, 2011.
(APPROVED BY CONSENT AGENDA)
*M. Resolution Reappointing Carole Stroud (R) to the Library Board
BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council reappoints Carole Stroud (R) to the Library Board for a term ending November 30, 2011.
(APPROVED BY CONSENT AGENDA)
*N. Resolution Reappointing Elizabeth Asplund (R) to the Library Board
BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council reappoints Elizabeth Asplund (R) to the Library Board for a term ending November 30, 2011.
(APPROVED BY CONSENT AGENDA)
*O. Resolution Reappointing Mark Peterson (R) to the Mass Transit and Highway Advisory Commission
BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council reappoints Mark Peterson (R) to the Mass Transit and Highway Advisory Commission for a term ending November 30, 2011.
(APPROVED BY CONSENT AGENDA)
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16. Unfinished Business (continued)
*P. Resolution Reappointing Teri Dickey-Gaignat (R) to the Patriotic Commission
BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council reppoints Teri Dickey-Gaignat (R) to the Patriotic Commission for a term ending August 31, 2010.
(APPROVED BY CONSENT AGENDA)
*Q. Resolution Appointing John Sonoha (R) to the Patriotic Commission
BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council appoints John Stonoha (R) to the Patriotic Commission for a term ending August 31, 2010.
(APPROVED BY CONSENT AGENDA)
*R. Resolution Reappointing Robert C. Wilson (R) to the placePlaceNamePublic PlaceTypeBuilding Commission
BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council reappoints Robert C. Wilson (R) to the Public Building Commission for a term ending November 30, 2011.
(APPROVED BY CONSENT AGENDA)
*S. Resolution Appointing Michael Patitucci (R) to the Water Pollution Control Authority
BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council appoints Michael Patitucci (R) to the Water Pollution Control Authority for a term ending November 30, 2013.
(APPROVED BY CONSENT AGENDA)
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16. Unfinished Business (continued)
*T. Resolution Appointing William Jodice (R) to the Building Code Board of Appeals
BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council appoints William Jodice (R) to the Building Code Board of Appeals for a term ending November 30, 2009 to fill a vacancy.
(APPROVED BY CONSENT AGENDA)
*U. Resolution Reappointing Jonathan D. Foster (R) to the Agricultural Land Preservation Advisory Commission
BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council reappoints Jonathan D. Foster (R) to the Agricultural Land Preservation Commission for a term ending November 30, 2012.
(APPROVED BY CONSENT AGENDA)
*V. Resolution Reappointing James Futtner (R) to the Agricultural Land Preservation Advisory Commission
BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council reappoints James Futtner (R) to the Agricultural Land Preservation Commission for a term ending November 30, 2012.
(APPROVED BY CONSENT AGENDA)
*W. Resolution Reappointing Frank Intino (R) to the Agricultural Land Preservation Advisory Commission
BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council reappoints Frank Intino (R) to the Agricultural Land Preservation Commission for a term ending November 30, 2012.
(APPROVED BY CONSENT AGENDA)
ITEM:
16. Unfinished Business (continued)
*X. Resolution Reappointing Tim Shepard (R) to the Agricultural Land Preservation Advisory Commission
BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council reappoints Tim Shepard (R) to the Agricultural Land Preservation Commission for a term ending November 30, 2012.
(APPROVED BY CONSENT AGENDA)
*Y. Resolution Reappointing Elizabeth Warren (R) to the Agricultural Land Preservation Advisory Commission
BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council reappoints Elizabeth Warren (R) to the Agricultural Land Preservation Commission for a term ending November 30, 2012.
(APPROVED BY CONSENT AGENDA)
*Z. Resolution Appointing N’Marie Crumbie (R) to the Zoning Board of Appeals
BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council appoints N’Marie Crumbie (R) to the Zoning Board of Appeals for a term ending November 30, 2011.
(APPROVED BY CONSENT AGENDA)
*AA. Resolution Appointing Andrea Momnie (R) an Alternate to the Zoning Board of Appeals
BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council appoints Andrea Momnie (R) an Alternate to the Zoning Board of Appeals for a term ending November 30, 2011.
(APPROVED BY CONSENT AGENDA)
ITEM:
16. Unfinished Business (continued)
*BB. Resolution Appointing Steven C. Harz (R) to the Park and Recreation Commission
BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council appoints Steven C. Harz (R) to the Park and Recreation Commission for a term ending November 30, 2009 to fill the unexpired term of Richard J. Mabey
(APPROVED BY CONSENT AGENDA)
*CC. Resolution Reappointing Edwina Futtner (R) to the Personnel Board of Appeals
BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council reappoints Edwina Futtner (R) to the Personnel Board of Appeals for a term ending November 30, 2010.
(APPROVED BY CONSENT AGENDA)
17. New Business
*A. Resolution Appointing David Snyder (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 hereby appoints David Snyder (D) to the Human Relations Commission for a term ending November 30, 2008 to fill an expired term of Jayne Carlson and postpones consideration of this Motion until the Town Council’s next regularly scheduled meeting.
(APPROVED BY CONSENT AGENDA)
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17. New Business (continued)
*B. Resolution Appointing Joan Walsh (D) to the Greater Hartford Transit District and Postponing Consideration of this Motion until the Town Council’s Next Regularly Scheduled Meeting
BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby appoints Joan Walsh (D) to the Greater Hartford Transit District for a term ending December 12, 2008 to fill an unexpired term and postpones consideration of this Motion until the Town Council’s next regularly scheduled meeting.
(APPROVED BY CONSENT AGENDA)
*C. Resolution Appointing Louise Neary (D) to the Economic Development 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 hereby appoints Louise Neary (D) to the Economic Development Commission for a term ending November 30, 2008 to fill an unexpired term of Donald Mercure and postpones consideration of this Motion until the Town Council’s next regularly scheduled meeting.
(APPROVED BY CONSENT AGENDA)
*D. Resolution Reappointing M. Terri Kyc (D) to the Patriotic 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 hereby reappoints M. Terri Kyc (D) to the Patriotic Commission for a term ending August 31, 2010 and postpones consideration of this Motion until the Town Council’s next regularly scheduled meeting.
(APPROVED BY CONSENT AGENDA)
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17. New Business (continued)
*E. Resolution Appointing Joseph Kennedy (D) to the South Windsor Agricultural Land Preservation Advisory 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 hereby appoints Joseph Kennedy (D) to the South Windsor Agricultural Land Preservation Advisory Commission for a term ending November 30, 2010 to fill and expired term and postpones consideration of this Motion until the Town Council’s next regularly scheduled meeting.
(APPROVED BY CONSENT AGENDA)
*F. Resolution Reappointing Krista Marchesseault (D) to the Economic Development 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 hereby reappoints Krista Marchesseault (D) to the Economic Development Commission for a term ending November 30, 2011 and postpones consideration of this Motion until the Town Council’s next regularly scheduled meeting.
(APPROVED BY CONSENT AGENDA)
*G. Resolution Reappointing Virginia Macro (D) to the Historic District 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 hereby reappoints Virginia Macro (D) to the Historic District Commission for a term ending November 30, 2012 and postpones consideration of this Motion until the Town Council’s next regularly scheduled meeting.
(APPROVED BY CONSENT AGENDA)
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17. New Business (continued)
*H. Resolution Reappointing Shirley Leich (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 hereby reappoints Shirley Leich (D) to the Human Relations Commission for a term ending November 30, 2009 and postpones consideration of this Motion until the Town Council’s next regularly scheduled meeting.
(APPROVED BY CONSENT AGENDA)
*I. Resolution Reappointing Jay Knipple (D) to the Housing Authority and Postponing Consideration of this Motion until the Town Council’s Next Regularly Scheduled Meeting.
BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby reappoints Jay Knipple (D) to the Housing Authority for a term ending November 30, 2012 and postpones consideration of this Motion until the Town Council’s next regularly scheduled meeting.
(APPROVED BY CONSENT AGENDA)
*J. Resolution Reappointing Mario Marrero (D) to the Inland Wetlands Agency/Conservation 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 hereby reappoints Mario Marrero (D) to the Inland Wetlands Agency/Conservation Commission for a term ending November 30, 2011 and postpones consideration of this Motion until the Town Council’s next regularly scheduled meeting.
(APPROVED BY CONSENT AGENDA)
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17. Unfinished Business (continued)
*K. Resolution Reappointing Timothy Appleton (D) to the Inland Wetlands Agency/Conservation 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 hereby reappoints Timothy Appleton (D) to the Inland Wetlands Agency/Conservation Commission for a term ending November 30, 2011 and postpones consideration of this Motion until the Town Council’s next regularly scheduled meeting.
(APPROVED BY CONSENT AGENDA)
*L. Resolution Reappointing Barbara Kelly (D) to the Inland Wetlands Agency/Conservation 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 hereby reappoints Barbara Kelly (D) to the Inland Wetlands Agency/Conservation Commission for a term ending November 30, 2011 and postpones consideration of this Motion until the Town Council’s next regularly scheduled meeting.
(APPROVED BY CONSENT AGENDA)
*M. Resolution Reappointing Sandra Jeski (D) to the Zoning Board of Appeals and Postponing Consideration of this Motion until the Town Council’s Next Regularly Scheduled Meeting
BE IT RESOLVED that the South Winsor Town Council hereby reappoints Sandra Jeski (D) to the Zoning Board of Appeals for a term ending November 30, 2011 and postpones consideration of this Motion until the Town Council’s next regularly scheduled meeting.
(APPROVED BY CONSENT AGENDA)
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17. New Business (continued)
*N. Resolution Reappointing Stephen Wagner (D) to the Zoning Board of Appeals and Postponing Consideration of this Motion until the Town Council’s Next Regularly Scheduled Meeting
BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby reappoints Stephen Wagener (D) to the Zoning Board of Appeals for a term ending November 30, 2011 and postpones consideration of this Motion until the Town Council’s next regularly scheduled meeting.
(APPROVED BY CONSENT AGENDA)
*O. Resolution Reappointing James Kupchunos (D) an Alternate to the Zoning Board of Appeals and Postponing Consideration of this Motion until the Town Council’s Next Regularly Scheduled Meeting
BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby reappoints James Kupchunos (D) an Alternate to the Zoning Board of Appeals for a term ending November 30, 2011 and postpones consideration of this Motion until the Town Council’s next regularly scheduled meeting.
(APPROVED BY CONSENT AGENDA)
*P. Resolution Reappointing Cile Decker (D) to the South Windsor Agricultural Land Preservation Advisory Commission and Postponing Consideration of this Motion until the Town Council’s Next Regular Scheduled Meeting
BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby reappoints Cile Decker (D) to the South Windsor Agricultural Land Preservation Advisory Commission for a term ending November 30, 2010 and postpones consideration of this Motion until the Town Council’s next regularly scheduled meeting.
(APPROVED BY CONSENT AGENDA)
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17. New Business (continued)
*Q. Resolution Reappointing Robert Waldron (D) to the South Windsor Agricultural Land Preservation Advisory 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 hereby reappoints Robert Waldron (D) to the South Windsor Agricultural Land Preservation Advisory Commission for a term ending November 30, 2010 and postpones consideration of this Motion until the Town Council’s next regularly schedule meeting.
(APPROVED BY CONSENT AGENDA)
*R. Resolution Reappointing Cliff Slicer (D) to the South Windsor Agricultural Land Preservation Advisory Commission and Postponing Consideration of this Motion until the Town Council’s Next Regularly Scheduled Meeting
BE IT RESOLVED that the South Winsor Town Council hereby reappoints Cliff Slicer (D) to the South Windsor Agricultural Land Preservation Advisory Commission for a term ending November 30, 2010 and postpones consideration of this Motion until the Town Council’s next regularly scheduled meeting.
(APPROVED BY CONSENT AGENDA)
*S. Resolution Reappointing Thomas Barrett (D) to the Board of Assessment Appeals and Postponing Consideration of this Motion until the Town Council’s Next Regularly Scheduled Meeting
BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby reappoints Thomas Barrett (D) to the Board of Assessment Appeals for a term ending November 30, 2010 and postpones consideration of this Motion until the Town Council’s next regularly scheduled meeting.
(APPROVED BY CONSENT AGENDA)
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17. New Business (continued)
*T. Resolution Reappointing Cliff Slicer (D) an Alternate to the Board of Assessment Appeals and Postponing Consideration of this Motion until the Town Council’s Next Regularly Scheduled Meeting.
BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby reappoints Cliff Slicer (D) an Alternate to the Board of Assessment Appeals for a term ending November 30, 2010 and postpones consideration of this Motion until the Town Council’s next regularly scheduled meeting.
(APPROVED BY CONSENT AGENDA)
*U. Resolution Reappointing Marcia Andrus (D) to the Library Board and Postponing Consideration of this Motion until the Town Council’s Next Regularly Scheduled Meeting
BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby reappoints Marcia Andrus (D) to the Library Board for a term ending November 30, 2011 and postpones consideration of this Motion until the Town Council’s next regularly scheduled meeting.
(APPROVED BY CONSENT AGENDA)
*V. Resolution Reappointing Harvey Fine (D) to the Mass Transit & Highway Advisory 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 hereby reappoints Harvey Fine (D) to the Mass Transit & Highway Advisory Commission for a term ending November 30, 2011 and postpones consideration of this Motion until the Town Council’s next regularly scheduled meeting.
(APPROVED BY CONSENT AGENDA)
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17. New Business (continued)
*W. Resolution Reappointing Marilyn Morrison (D) to the Mass Transit & Highway Advisory 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 hereby reappoints Marilyn Morrison (D) to the Mass Transit & Highway Advisory Commission for a term ending November 30, 2011 and postpones consideration of this Motion until the Town Council’s next regularly scheduled meeting.
(APPROVED BY CONSENT AGENDA)
*X. Resolution Reappointing James Neary (D) to the Mass Transit & Highway Advisory 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 hereby reappoints James Neary (D) to the Mass Transit & Highway Advisory Commission for a term ending November 30, 2011 and postpones consideration of this Motion until the Town Council’s next regularly scheduled meeting.
(APPROVED BY CONSENT AGENDA)
*Y. Resolution Reappointing George Caye (D) to the Park and Recreation 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 hereby reappoints George Caye (D) to the Park and Recreation Commission for a term ending November 30, 2011 and postpones consideration of this Motion until the Town Council’s next regularly scheduled meeting.
(APPROVED BY CONSENT AGENDA)
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17. New Business (continued)
*Z. Resolution Reappointing Andrew Paterna (D) to the Park and Recreation 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 hereby reappoints Andrew Paterna (D) to the Park and Recreation Commission for a term ending November 30, 2011 and postpones consideration of this Motion until the Town Council’s next regularly scheduled meeting.
(APPROVED BY CONSENT AGENDA)
*AA. Resolution Reappointing Daniel Rezende (D) to the Park and Recreation 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 hereby reappoints Daniel Rezende (D) to the Park and Recreation Commission for a term ending November 30, 2011 and postpones consideration of this Motion until the Town Council’s next regularly scheduled meeting.
(APPROVED BY CONSENT AGENDA)
*BB. Resolution Reappointing Ken Jeski (D) to the Public Building 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 hereby reappoints Ken Jeski (D) to the Public Building Commission for a term ending November 30, 2011 and postpones consideration of this Motion until the Town Council’s next regularly scheduled meeting.
(APPROVED BY CONSENT AGENDA)
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17. New Business (continued)
*CC. Resolution Reappointing Glenn Beaulieu (D) to the Public Building 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 hereby reappoints Glenn Beaulieu (D) to the Public Building Commission for a term ending November 30, 2011 and postpones consideration of this Motion until the Town Council’s next regularly scheduled meeting.
(APPROVED BY CONSENT AGENDA)
*DD. Resolution Appointing Daniel Jeski (D) to the Public Building 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 hereby appoints Daniel Jeski (D) to the Public Building Commission for a term ending November 30, 2010 to fill and expired term and postpones consideration of this Motion until the Town Council’s next regularly scheduled meeting.
(APPROVED BY CONSENT AGENDA)
*EE. Resolution Appointing Daniel Jeski (D) an Alternate to the Planning & Zoning 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 hereby appoints Daniel Jeski (D) an Alternate to the Planning & Zoning Commission for a term ending November 12, 2011 to fill an expired term and postpones consideration of this Motion until the Town Council’s next regularly scheduled meeting
(APPROVED BY CONSENT AGENDA)
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16. Unfinished Business
A. Resolution Appointing Timothy Moriarty (R) to the Planning & Zoning Commission
BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council appoints Timothy Moriarty (R) to the Planning and Zoning Commission for at term ending November 9, 2009, to fill the unexpired term of Gary Bazzano.
Was made by: Councillor Bazzano
Seconded by: Councillor Maneeley
The motion was: Approved with a Roll Call vote of 5 Ayes, 0 Nayes and 4 Abstentions (Councillors Hale, Havens, Pelkey and Yagaloff).
16. Unfinished Business
DD. Resolution Reappointing Jeffrey Prague (R) to the Drug and Alcohol Abuse Prevention Commission
BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council reappoints Jeffrey Prague (R) to the Drug and Alcohol Abuse Prevention Commission for a term ending September 1, 2009.
Was made by Councillor Maneeley
Seconded by Councillor McCann
The motion was: approved with a Roll Call vote of 8 Ayes, 0 Nayes and 1 Abstention (Deputy Mayor Prague)
17. New Business
FF. Resolution Approving a Newly Created Name for the previously combined Drug and Alcohol Abuse Prevention Commission and the placeSouth Windsor Youth Advisory Board
WHEREAS, at the Town Council Regular Meeting held on September 4, 2007, the South Windsor Town Council approved the South Windsor Youth Advisory Board and the Drug and Alcohol Abuse Prevention Commission to be combined into one body; and
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17. FF. (continued)
WHEREAS, a contest to create a name for these combined bodies was held at the placePlaceNameSouth Windsor PlaceTypeHigh School
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby approves the newly chosen name for this body to be “South Windsor Alliance for Families” (SWAFF).
Was made by Councillor Hale
Seconded by Councillor Bazzano
The motion was: approved, unanimously
GG. Resolution Approving the Waiving of Competitive Bidding and the Approval of the Purchase of a Pool Cover for the Veterans Memorial Pool
WHEREAS, the Veterans Memorial Pool cover is in immediate need of replacement; and, in order to replace the pool cover before further damage is done, it is in the Town’s best interest to purchase the replacement cover from the original manufacturer
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby approves the waiving of competitive (sealed) bidding for the replacement of the Veterans Memorial pool cover at Veterans Memorial Park; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the placeSouth Windsor Town Council hereby authorizes Town Manager, Matthew B. Galligan to authorize the purchase of the pool cover from Rayner Covers at a cost of $26,784.
Was made by Councillor Bazzano
Seconded by Councillor Pelkey
Answering questions from the Council, Mr. Galligan explained that the Town has submitted a claim through insurance. An account will be charged until the insurance money becomes available to reimburse that account. Security measures are being reviewed by Commander Reed and he will submit a report to the Town Council when it is complete.
Mayor Streeter called for a motion on the vote. It was approved, unanimously.
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17. New Business (continued)
HH. Resolution Extending the Leaf Collection Program and Approving the Transfer of $59,000 to Fund Said Extension
WHEREAS, the Town’s Leaf Collection Program is scheduled to end; and
WHEREAS, due to the unusual weather circumstances this year, many leaves are still on the trees; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby approves the transfer of $59,000 from Contingency Account to the Public Works Street Services Rental and Leases Account, in order to extend the Leaf Collection Program.
Was made by Councillor Havens
Seconded by Councillor Pelkey
The motion was: approved, unanimously
II. Resolution Approving a Refund of Property Taxes to Seventeen (17) placeSouth Windsor Tax Payers
BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council approves a refund of property taxes to seventeen (17) South Windsor Residents, the total of said refunds being $2,497.81, and as more fully described on attached Exhibit D.
Was made by Councillor Maneeley
Seconded by Councillor Havens
The motion was: approved, unanimously
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18 Passage of Ordinance
A. Resolution Adopting an Amendment to Ordinance #180, an “Ordinance Prohibiting Tractor-Trailer Truck Traffic on portions of addressStreetTroy Road and addressStreetBrookfield Street” in the Town of placeCitySouth Windsor, (tabled from the November 19, 2007 meeting)
BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby adopts an Amendment to Ordinance #180, an “Ordinance Prohibiting Tractor-Trailer Truck Traffic on portions of Troy Road and Brookfield Street in the Town of South Windsor” said Ordinance more fully described in attached Exhibit A., a copy of which is on file in the Office of the Town clerk.
There was no motion to take this item off of the table.
C. Resolution Adopting an “Ordinance Providing for Preference to Town Based Bidders on Town Contracts” in the Town of CityplaceSouth Windsor
BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby adopts an “Ordinance Providing for Preference to Town Based Bidders on Town Contracts” in the Town of South Windsor, said Ordinance more fully described in attached Exhibit C., a copy of which is on file in the Office of the Town Clerk.
Was made by Councillor McCann
Seconded by Councillor Maneeley
Deputy Mayor Prague explained that the original ordinance was brought to the Council by Tom Delnicki and he could not be here tonight, so Deputy Mayor Prague made a motion to table this item; Councillor McCann seconded the motion and it was approved, unanimously.
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19. Communications and Petitions from Council (Continued)
Councillor Yagaloff stated that he would be recusing himself when the Ordinance for Preference to Town Based Bidders on Town Contracts is brought before the Town Council. Other Town Council Members who own businesses in Town should also consider recusing themselves or should get the opinion of the Town Attorney.
Councillor Hale questioned if there was any attention given on the electricity usage for the Project of the Year? Town Manager Galligan answered that the Town employees reduced electricity usage with their project.
20. Communications and Reports from Town Manager (Continued)
None
21. Executive Session
None
22. Motion to Adjourn
At 9:50 p.m., Councillor McCann made a motion to adjourn; Councillor Maneeley seconded the motion; and it was approved, unanimously.
Respectfully submitted,
Deborah W. Reid
Clerk of the Council
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