TOWN COUNCIL
TOWN OF SOUTH WINDSOR
Minutes Page 1 September 2, 2008
TOWN COUNCIL – Regular Meeting
Council Chambers – South Windsor Town Hall
1. Call Meeting to Order
Mayor Streeter called the Regular Meeting to order at 8:04 p.m.
4. Roll Call
Members Present: Mayor Matthew Streeter
Deputy Mayor Cary CityplacePrague
Councillor Gary Bazzano
Councillor Kathryn Hale
Councillor Ed Havens
Councillor Lisa Maneeley
Councillor Kevin McCann
Councillor John Pelkey
Councillor Keith Yagaloff
Also Present: Chief Gary Tyler, Police Department
5. Public Input
Mr. Wayne Gerlt, addressStreet318 Felt Road came forward and thanked the Town Council for setting the referendum for the conservation easements and then urged the placeSouth Windsor tax payers to vote no on this referendum.
Mrs. Barabara Hoff, addressStreet200 LeFoll Blvd. came before the Town Council. She explained that there is a group that has been formed that is supporting the referendum for the elementary schools. It is the group’s feeling that the plan that has been chosen for the referendum is the best value for the town. The PlaceNameSouth Windsor PlaceTypeHigh School and PlaceNameplaceTimothy PlaceNameEdwards PlaceNameMiddle School have been renovated and it is now time to work on the elementary schools. A website has been created.
Mr. Rick Stahr, addressStreet130 Gail Lane, came before the Town Council to speak in favor of the elementary school referendum. He stated that the schools were built between 1958 to 1966 and are in need of being refurbished or rebuilt. The referendum is a result of the community as a whole.
Mr. Robert Benson, addressStreet15 West Road came forward and stated that the town is doing too many large projects at the same time. Financially this could be a heavy burden to many residents.
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5. Public Input (continued)
Senator Gary LeBeau came forward to congratulate Matthew Streeter on his new position as the Town Manager of Palmer, placeStateMassachusetts. Although this is a great opportunity for Mr. Streeter, it is a great loss for the Town of placeCitySouth Windsor. He then congratulated Cary Prague who will become the new Mayor, Gary Bazzano who will become the new Deputy Mayor, and Paul Oates who will become a new Councillor at the September 15, 2008 Town Council meeting.
6. Environmental Health& Safety Message
Councillor Hale informed the Town Council members that she had read in the newspaper that FEMA has changed the flood maps. This will impact people who live near a river or watercourse. Councillor Hale stated to the public that if they think they live in a flood zone, they should check the map. The rates for flood insurance will be changed shortly.
Councillor Maneeley informed the public that they should check themselves and children for ticks.
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: Work Sessions of July 21, 2008; Special Work Session of July 28, 2008; Public Hearing Minutes of July 21, 2008; Regular Meetings of July 7, 2008 and July 21, 2008; and Special meeting of July 28, 2008.
Was made by Councillor Havens
Seconded by Councillor Pelkey
The motion was approved, unanimously
8. Public Petitions
None
9. Communications from Officers and Board Directly Responsible to Council
None
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10. Communications and Reports from Town Manager
See attached Exhibit D.
11. Reports from Standing Committees
Councillor McCann informed the Council that the Audit Committee reviewed the starting point for their audit session with Blum Shapiro. One item that needs to be resolved is the matter with the note expenditure from the Board of Education account. After some investigation it was found that the Board of Education’s report is correct. Mrs. Crucitti, Director of Finance for the Town will report on this issue at a later date.
12. Reports of Temporary Committees
None
13. Communications and Petitions from Council
Mayor Streeter stated that he had attended a retirement party for Fran Knipple.
Deputy Mayor Prague informed the Town Council and the public that the Wapping Fair would be held over the weekend and is hopeful it will be successful.
14. Public Participation
Mr. Larry Torff, addressStreet521 Quarry Brook Drive came forward and stated that he feels the referendums for the Water Pollution Control Facility and Dry Pit Pump Stations should not go forward. Alternatives should be analyzed and the Town should know how this project is going to be funded. Alternatives have been analyzed for the elementary schools referendum and Mr. Torff feels these projects are ready to go to referendum. Mr. Torff then thanked Mayor Streeter for all of his service to the Town of placeCitySouth Windsor.
Mrs. Annamae Davis, addressStreet9 Ridge Road reiterated what her husband stated in the Work Session regarding the need for stop signs on addressStreetDeming Road rather than automated speed limit signs. Mrs. Davis then stated that she feels there are alternatives to the referendum for the elementary schools and they should be explored further.
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14. Public Participation (continued)
Councillor Hale read a letter from Mr. Charles Regulbuto from addressStreet41 Orchard Hill Drive into the record. The letter stated that he is opposed to the amount of money being proposed to renovate and/or rebuild the Town’s elementary schools. He said he would support a plan of approximately $25,000,000.00 to bring the elementary schools up to present educational disability safety, maintenance and structural requirements. The plan should be proposed at referendum in lieu of or as alternative to any other proposed financial plan.
15. Consent Agenda
Motion to approve Agenda Items 17. A. and 17. B., as the Consent Agenda.
Was made by: Councillor Maneeley
Seconded by: Councillor McCann
Before calling for a vote on the Consent Agenda, Mayor Streeter asked if there were any items to be removed, there was none.
Mayor Streeter called for a vote on the Consent Agenda; it was approved, unanimously.
17. New Business
*A. Resolution Reappointing Herbert Asplund (R) 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 Herbert Asplund (R) to the Patriotic Commission for a term ending August 31, 2011 and postpones consideration until the Town Council’s next regularly scheduled meeting.
(APPROVED BY CONSENT AGENDA)
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17. New Business (continued)
*B. Resolution Reappointing Mark Peterson (R) to the Building Code 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 Mark Peterson (R) to the Building Code Board of Appeals for a term ending January 1, 2013 and postpones consideration until the Town Council’s next regularly scheduled meeting.
(APPROVED BY CONSENT AGENDA)
16. Unfinished Business
None
17. New Business
Mayor Streeter made a motion to Suspend the Rules and move to Item 17. K. out of order; Councillor Hale seconded the motion; and it was approved, unanimously.
K. Resolution for Policy for Repayment of Bonds
WHEREAS, the Town Council may adopt resolutions, subject to approval by a Town referendum, to issue bonds for funding of certain WPCA improvements; and
WHEREAS, sewer user fees are set each year by the WPCA after a public hearing; and
WHEREAS, the WPCA budget, including distributions for debt service, is set each year by the Town Council after a public hearing; and
WHEREAS, the Town Budget, including debt service, is set each year by the Town Council after a public hearing; and
WHEREAS, the Town Council has adopted a Fiscal Policy for the Town which addresses debt service for all Town obligations
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17. K. (continued)
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Town Council invites and encourages the public to attend any, and all, public hearings and provide input on the issue of repayment of any bonds issued for the funding of any, and all, WPCA improvements.
Was made by Councillor McCann
Seconded by Councillor Hale
Councillor McCann explained that the purpose and the reasoning behind this resolution is to make sure that the public understands that through this resolution, regardless of how the bonds may be floated, they need to be repaid by the town and there is going to be a component of that repayment coming from the general fund and a component coming from the sewer user fees.
Councillor Yagaloff explained how the upgrades to the plant would be paid for. The Town Council will be able to review annually how funds are being used to pay back these bonds. This resolution established a policy for the town.
Councillor Hale responded to Mr. Torff’s statement by explaining the town does not know where the money would be coming from to pay these projects because the town is waiting for State funding. Councillor Hale then encouraged residence to get involved.
C. Resolution Appropriating $47,000,000 for the Planning, Acquisition and Construction of Upgrades to the Water Pollution Control Facility in the Town of South Windsor and Authorizing the Issuance of $47,000,000 Bonds of the Town to Meet Said Appropriation and Pending the Issuance Thereof the Making of Temporary Borrowings for Such Purpose, and as more fully described in attached Exhibit A
Was made by Councillor Yagaloff
Seconded by Councillor Pelkey
Councillor Havens stated he would support this resolution as he feels the equipment is old and needs to be upgraded. The community should support this referendum.
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17. C. (continued)
Councillor McCann stated that he is not convinced this is the right time to being doing this referendum. The driving force is not that the sewer system is failing. The town should work on alternatives and with the Clean Water Fund to find alternatives for funding prior to going to referendum.
Councillor Yagaloff urged other Council members to support this referendum. The Water Pollution Control Facility is deteriorating, and water and sewer are essential to provide to the community. Both the Elementary School and Water Pollution Control Facility are important projects and should be sent to the public for their consideration.
Mr. Fred Shaw, Superintendent of Pollution Control came forward to answer various questions. He stated that information will be distributed to the public after Town Council makes a decision whether this project will go to referendum. In the report dated in 2002, all alternatives were reviewed. The most cost effective alternative is the one being proposed to go to referendum tonight. The State concurred with this finding. The town has written a letter to MDC.
Councillor Pelkey felt it to be important that the town have control of the local rates. This project should not be delayed any further because prices keep rising.
Councillor Hale said that this issue should be sent to the voters to let them decide.
Mayor Streeter asked if there was anyone from the public that wanted to speak:
Mr. Lincoln Streeter, 56 Bramblebrae came forward and said he felt the town should keep control of the infrastructure and he is in support of sending this issue to referendum.
A resident from addressStreetChapel Road came forward and stated that this project needs to get done, and the public needs to get information regarding the referendum.
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17. C. (continued)
Mr. Don Gonsalves, 40 Bayberry Trail stated he has attended all of the Town Council and Water Pollution Control Authority meetings and still has never seen any information regarding the 2002 plan. Mr. Gonsalves then stated he would like to see the alternative of the MDC discussed further, prior to going to referendum.
Councillor Bazzano, Yagaloff, McCann, Pelkey and Mayor Streeter all voiced opinions regarding this resolution. They all felt that this should be sent to the residents for their vote.
Mayor Streeter called for a vote on this resolution, it was approved, unanimously.
D. Resolution Providing for Referendum of Town Electors
BE IT RESOLVED that the Resolution entitled “Resolution Appropriating $47,000,000 For The Planning, Acquisition and Construction of Upgrades to the Water Pollution Control Facility in the Town of South Windsor and Authorizing the Issuance of $47,000,000 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 Tuesday, November 4, 2008, and that the warning of said referendum state the question to be voted upon as follows:
1. “Shall the resolution entitled “Resolution Appropriating $47,000,000 for the Planning, Acquisition, and Construction of Upgrades to the Water Pollution Control Facility in the Town of South Windsor and Authorizing the Issuance of $47,000,000 Bonds, of the Town to Meet Said Appropriation and Pending the Issuance Thereof the Making of Temporary Borrowings for Such Purpose” adopted by the Town Council on Tuesday, September 2, 2008, be approved?”
The ballot label for said question will read as follows:
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17. D. (continued)
“Shall the resolution appropriating and authorizing bonds in the amount of $47,000,000 for the planning, acquisition and construction of upgrades to the Water Pollution Facility be approved? YES NO.”
Was made by Deputy Mayor Prague
Seconded by Mayor Streeter
The motion was approved, unanimously
E. Resolution Appropriating $2,750,000 for the Planning, Acquisition and Construction of Upgrades to Dry Pit Pump Stations in the Town of South Windsor and Authorizing the Issuance of $2,750,000 Bonds of the Town to Meet Said Appropriation and Pending the Issuance Thereof the Making of Temporary Borrowings for Such Purpose, and as more fully described in attached Exhibit B
Was made by Councillor Havens
Seconded by Councillor Hale
The motion was approved, unanimously
F. Resolution Providing for Referendum of Town Electors
BE IT RESOLVED that the Resolution entitled “Resolution Appropriating $2,750,000 For The Planning, Acquisition and Construction of Upgrades to Dry Pit Pump Stations in the Town of South Windsor and Authorizing the Issuance of $2,750,000 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 Tuesday, November 4, 2008, and that the warning of said referendum state the question to be voted upon as follows:
1. Shall the resolution entitled “Resolution Appropriating $2,750,000 for the Planning, Acquisition and Construction of Upgrades to Dry Pit Pump Stations in the Town of South Windsor and Authorizing the Issuance of $2,750,000 Bonds of the Town to Meet Said Appropriation and Pending the Issuance Thereof the Making of Temporary Borrowings for Such Purpose” adopted by the Town Council on Tuesday, September 2, 2008, be approved?”
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17. F. (continued)
The ballot label for said question will read as follows:
“Shall the resolution appropriating and authorizing bonds in the amount of $2,750,000 for the planning, acquisition and construction of Dry Pit Pump Stations be approved? YES NO.”
Was made by Councillor Pelkey
Seconded by Councillor Hale
The motion was approved, unanimously
G. Resolution Appropriating $117,000,000 for the Planning, Design, Acquisition and Construction of Two New Elementary Schools to Replace Eli Terry Elementary School and Orchard Hill Elementary School and for Renovations and Improvements at Philip R. Smith Elementary School and Pleasant Valley Elementary School and Authorizing the Issuance of $74,000,000 Bonds of the Town to Meet the Town’s Share of said Appropriation and Pending the Issuance Thereof the Making of Temporary Borrowings for Such Purpose, and as more fully described in attached Exhibit C
Was made by Councillor Hale
Seconded by Councillor Yagaloff
Councillor McCann questioned why the resolution would approve the issuance of $74,000,000.00 when the appropriate figure calculated is $60,000,000.00? Attorney Frank D’Ercole explained that because this project is so large, it is felt that adding 15% would ensure that if the project goes over budget, the 15% would cover all the costs. The extra money is not used at the discretion of the Board of Education or the Town. The town would authorize and issue only the bonds that are necessary to complete the project. The additional bonds would not be utilized even though they were authorized by referendum.
Councillor Pelkey suggested an amendment to the Resolution stating that he would like language in the Resolution that would explain that the project cost includes the amount it would cost for the relocation of the Central Administrative Offices.
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17. G. (continued)
Councillor Pelkey made a motion to amend the resolution (Section 1, Exhibit C); and Mayor Streeter seconded the motion.
Section 1, Exhibit C to read as follows:
Section 1. The sum of $117,000,000 is appropriated for the planning, design, acquisition and construction of a new 60,000 square foot elementary school, more or less, to replace the existing Eli Terry Elementary School, and a new 70,000 square foot elementary school, more or less to replaced the existing Orchard Hill Elementary School, and renovations and improvements to Philip R. Smith Elementary School and Pleasant Valley Elementary School, including but not limited to, the reconfiguration and reconstruction of the existing Orchard Hill School to accommodate the transfer of the Board of Education Central Services from the former Ellsworth High School and deconstruction of the present Eli Terry School, expansion of the existing schools to provide additional classroom space, renovations to meet curriculum and
technology needs and to meet current fire, safety and handicapped accessibility codes, and for related furnishings, equipment and appurtenances, all as more generally described in a preliminary report entitled “Strategic Planning Study for South Windsor Elementary Schools, South Windsor Connecticut” prepared by Drummey Rosane Anderson Inc. dated May 8, 2007, and to be completed in substantial accordance with final plans and specifications therefore and any revisions thereto approved from time to time by the School Building Committee, and for administrative, printing, legal and financing costs related thereto (together herein the “Project”), said appropriation to be inclusive of any and all State and Federal grants-in-aid thereof.
Mayor Streeter called for a vote on the Amendment; it was approved, unanimously.
Councillor Yagaloff voiced his concerned regarding escalating the issuance of bonds by 15%.
Councillor Yagaloff made a motion to amend the issuance of bonds from $74,000,000.00 to $69,000,000.00. Councillor Pelkey seconded the amendment and it was approved, unanimously.
Councillor Hale made a motion to amend the title of the Resolution. Seconded by Councillor Pelkey.
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17. G. (continued)
The title to be amended to read as follows:
Resolution Appropriating $117,000,000 for the Planning, Design, Acquisition and Construction of Two New Elementary Schools to Replace Eli Terry Elementary School and Orchard Hill Elementary School and for Renovations and Improvements at Philip R. Smith Elementary School and Pleasant Valley Elementary School and the Reconfiguration of the existing Orchard Hill Elementary School to Accommodate the Transfer of the Board of Education Central Services from the Former Ellsworth High School and Deconstruction of the Present Eli Terry School and Authorizing the Issuance of $69,000,000 Bonds of the Town to Meet the Town’s Share of said Appropriation and Pending the Issuance Thereof the Making of Temporary Borrowings for Such Purpose, and as more fully described in attached Exhibit C
Mayor Streeter called for a vote on the Amended Title of the Resolution, it was approved unanimously.
Mayor Streeter then called for a vote on the Amended Resolution, it was approved, unanimously.
H. Resolution Providing for Referendum of Town Electors
(Councillor Maneeley)
BE IT RESOLVED that the resolution entitled “Resolution Appropriating $117,000,000 For The Planning, Design, Acquisition and Construction Of Two New Elementary Schools To Replace Eli Terry Elementary School and Orchard Hill Elementary School and for Renovations and Improvements at Philip R. Smith Elementary School and Pleasant Valley Elementary School and the Reconfiguration of the existing Orchard Hill Elementary School to Accommodate the Transfer of the Board of Education Central Services from the former Ellsworth High School and Deconstruction of the present Eli Terry School and Authorizing the Issuance Of $69,000,000 Bonds of The Town to Meet the Town’s Share Of 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 November 4, 2008, and that the warning of said referendum state the question to be voted upon as follows:
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17. H. (continued)
1. Shall the resolution appropriating $117,000,000 for the planning, design, acquisition and construction of two new elementary schools to replace Eli Terry Elementary School and Orchard Hill Elementary School and renovations and improvements at Philip R. Smith Elementary School and Pleasant Valley Elementary School and the Reconfiguration of the existing Orchard Hill Elementary School to Accommodate the Transfer of the Board of Education Central Services from the former Ellsworth High School and Deconstruction of the present Eli Terry School and authorizing the issuance of $69,000,000 bonds of the Town to meet the Town’s share of said appropriation not otherwise met from State grants-in-aid, adopted by the Town Council Tuesday, September 2, 2008, be approved?”
The ballot label for said question will read as follows:
Shall the resolution appropriating $117,000,000 for the planning, design, acquisition and construction of two new elementary schools to replace Eli Terry Elementary School and Orchard Hill Elementary School and for renovations and improvements at Philip R. Smith Elementary School and Pleasant Valley Elementary School and the Reconfiguration of the existing Orchard Hill Elementary School to Accommodate the Transfer of the Board of Education Central Services from the former Ellsworth High School and Deconstruction of the present Eli Terry School and authorizing the issuance of $69,000,000 bonds of the Town to meet the Town’s share of said appropriation, be approved? YES NO.”
Was made by Mayor Streeter
Seconded by Deputy Mayor Prague
The motion was approved, unanimously
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17. New Business (continued)
I. Resolution Referring the Purchase of Forty Acres of the Foster Farm to the Planning & Zoning Commission Pursuant to Section 8-24 of the Connecticut General Statutes
WHEREAS, at the Town Council meeting held on February 4, 2008, the Town Council hereby authorized Town Manager, Matthew B. Galligan, upon consultation with the Town Attorney, to execute a purchase and sale agreement for the purchase of forty acres of the Foster Farm and to execute all documents necessary to implement said purchase; and
WHEREAS, the Town of South Windsor is in the process of finalizing the purchase of the forty acres of the Foster Farm for the purpose of open space; and
WHEREAS, any land acquisition that includes the use of Town monies, must first be submitted to the South Windsor Planning and Zoning Commission for a report pursuant to Section 8-24 of the Connecticut General Statutes
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the above proposed purchase of forty acres of the Foster Farm be submitted to the Planning & Zoning Commission pursuant to Connecticut General Statutes, Section 8-24 for its report within 35 days as provided by statute.
Was made by Councillor Pelkey
Seconded by Councillor Hale
The motion was approved, unanimously
J. Resolution Authorizing Settlement of a Heart & Hypertension Lawsuit
WHEREAS, there have been previous discussions in Executive Sessions regarding this Heart and Hypertension lawsuit; and
WHEREAS, the Town’s insurance company, CIRMA, and labor attorney, Attorney David Metzger, have reviewed the claim, defended the Town in this lawsuit and believe that it is in the Town’s best interest to settle said claim; and
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17. J. (continued)
WHEREAS, the settlement relieves the Town of any future liability
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby authorizes the settlement of said Heart and Hypertension lawsuit in the amount of $75,000.00; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the $75,000.00 settlement is to be paid out of the Police Health Insurance Account, Account Number 10000205-10810.
Was made by Councillor Hale
Seconded by Councillor Yagaloff
The motion was approved, unanimously
L. Resolution Accepting the Resignation of Matthew Streeter (R) as Mayor of the Town of CityplaceSouth Windsor
WHEREAS, Matthew Streeter was first elected to the South Windsor Town Council in November, 1997 and has served continuously since that time; and
WHEREAS, Matthew Streeter has served as Mayor of the Town of CityplaceSouth Windsor since November, 2005; and
WHEREAS, Matthew Streeter has accepted the position of Town Manager of Palmer, StateplaceMassachusetts and has begun service in said position; and
WHEREAS, Matthew Streeter has submitted his resignation as Mayor of the Town of CityplaceSouth Windsor, effective immediately
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby accepts, effective immediately, the resignation of Matthew Streeter as Mayor of the Town of South Windsor with regret; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council expresses its sincere appreciation to Matthew Streeter for his nearly three years of service as Mayor and extends it best wishes for a long and successful tenure as Town Manager of Palmer, placeStateMassachusetts.
Was made by Councillor Bazzano
Seconded by Deputy Mayor Prague
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17. L. (continued)
Councillor McCann thanked Mayor Streeter for his service to the town and his guidance to the Town Council. He then wished him well in all his future endeavors.
Councillor Havens stated that he has served with the Streeter’s for twenty-five years and thanked Mayor Matthew Streeter.
Mayor Streeter called for a vote on the Resolution, it was approved, unanimously.
M. Resolution Accepting the Resignation of Matthew Streeter (R) from the placeSouth Windsor Town Council
WHEREAS, Matthew Streeter was first elected to the South Windsor Town Council in November, 1997 and has served continuously since that time; and
WHEREAS, Matthew Streeter has accepted the position of Town Manager of Palmer, StateplaceMassachusetts and has begun service in said position; and
WHEREAS, Matthew Streeter has submitted his resignation as a member of the South Windsor Town Council, effective upon the appointment of a successor to fill out his term on the Town Council
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby accepts, with regret, the resignation of Matthew Streeter as a member of the Town Council, effective upon the appointment of a successor to fill out his term on said Council; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council expresses its sincere appreciation to Matthew Streeter for nearly eleven years of service on the Town Council and extends it best wishes for a long and successful tenure as Town Manager of Palmer, StateplaceMassachusetts.
Was made by Councillor Maneeley
Seconded by Councillor McCann
The motion was approved, unanimously
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17. New Business (continued)
N. Resolution Electing Cary Prague (R) to the position of Mayor of the Town of CityplaceSouth Windsor
WHEREAS, the South Windsor Town Council has accepted, with regret, the resignation of Matthew Streeter as Mayor; and
WHEREAS, a new Mayor must be elected by the Town Council to complete the current term;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that CityCary N. Prague is hereby elected to the position of Mayor of the Town of CityplaceSouth Windsor to complete the term of Matthew Streeter.
Was made by Councillor Streeter
Seconded by Councillor Bazzano
The motion was approved, unanimously
O. Resolution Electing Gary Bazzano (R) to the position of Deputy Mayor of the Town of CityplaceSouth Windsor
WHEREAS, Deputy Mayor Cary N. Prague has been elected Mayor by the South Windsor Town Council to complete the term of Matthew Streeter; and
WHEREAS, a new Deputy Mayor must be elected by the Town Council to complete the current term
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that Gary Bazzano is hereby elected to the position of Deputy Mayor of the Town of placeCitySouth Windsor to complete the term of Cary N. Prague.
Was made by Mayor Prague
Seconded by Councillor Streeter
The motion was approved, unanimously
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17. New Business (continued)
P. Resolution Appointing Paul Oates (R) to the Town Council to Fill an Unexpired Term 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 Paul Oates (R) as a Member of the Town Council for a term ending November 9, 2009 to fill an unexpired term, and postpones consideration of this Motion until the Town Council’s next regularly scheduled meeting.
Was made by Councillor McCann
Seconded by Deputy Mayor Bazzano
The motion was approved, unanimously
Q. Resolution Approving a Refund of Taxes to Thirty-Four (34) placeSouth Windsor Taxpayers
BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council approves a refund of property taxes to thirty-four (34) South Windsor Residents, the total of said refunds being $16,926.90, and as more fully described on attached Exhibit E.
Was made by Councillor Yagaloff
Seconded by Deputy Mayor Bazzano
The motion was approved, unanimously
18. Passage of Ordinance
None
19. Communications and Petitions from Council (Continued)
Mayor Prague announced that the reporter for the Reminder, Jessica Ciparelli, is taking a new job and would be leaving the newspaper after six years of working there.
20. Communications and Reports from Town Manager (Continued)
None
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21. Executive Session
None
22. Motion to Adjourn
At 10:49 p.m., Councillor Streeter made a motion to adjourn the Regular Meeting; Councillor Hale seconded the motion; and it was approved, unanimously.
Respectfully submitted,
Deborah W. Reid, Clerk of the Council
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