TOWN OF SOUTH WINDSOR
MINUTES
TOWN COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING
COUNCIL CHAMBERS NOVEMBER 10, 2008
SOUTH WINDSOR TOWN HALL TIME: 8:00 P.M.
1. Call Meeting to Order
Deputy Mayor Bazzano called the Special Meeting to order at 8:00 p.m., and then recessed the Special Meeting in order to finish the Work Session. The Special Meeting reconvened at 9:30 p.m.
2. Roll Call
Members Present: Mayor Cary Prague
Deputy Mayor Gary Bazzano
Councillor Kathryn Hale
Councillor Kevin McCann
Councillor Paul Oates
Councillor John Pelkey
Councillor Keith Yagaloff
Also Present: Matthew Galligan, Town Manager
Mayor Prague moved to Suspend the Rules to move Agenda item 4. D. up to this place on the Agenda. The Motion was seconded by Councillor McCann; and was approved, unanimously.
4. Special Unfinished Business
D. Resolution Suspending Expenditures for the Lawrence Road Park Project
WHEREAS, many people in South Windsor are currently experiencing economic stress; and
WHEREAS, the Town Council feels an obligation to reduce expenditures during the current national economic crisis; and
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ITEM:
4. D. (continued)
WHEREAS, the Town Council has previously authorized funds to construct a park at Lawrence Road; and
WHEREAS, although this is a worthwhile project, the current national economic situation requires that the Town Council take extraordinary measures to curtail immediate spending
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that expenditures for the Lawrence Road park project be suspended until further action of the Town Council.
Was made by Councillor Hale
Seconded by Councillor Yagaloff
Mr. Andy Paterna, Chairperson of the Park & Recreation Commission came forward and stated that the Lawrence Road Park has been in the works for a long time and he would like to see this project go forward. Mr. Paterna then requested the Town Council to defeat this resolution.
After discussions were held regarding this item, Councillor Hale stated she would like to withdraw this motion, Councillor Yagaloff withdrew his second.
3. Public Participation
None
4. Special Unfinished Business
- Resolution Reappointing Kent Carlson (D) to the Patriotic Commission
BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby reappoints Kent Carlson (D) to the Patriotic Commission for a term ending August 31, 2011.
Was made by Councillor Pelkey
Seconded by Councillor McCann
The motion was approved, unanimously
ITEM:
4. Unfinished Business (continued)
- Resolution Reappointing M. Terrie Kyc (D) an Alternate to the Patriotic Commission
BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby reappoints M. Terrie Kyc (D) an Alternate to the Patriotic Commission for a term ending August 31, 2011.
Was made by Councillor Yagaloff
Seconded by Councillor Pelkey
The motion was approved, unanimously
- Resolution Appointing Philip Koboski (R) an Alternate to the Zoning Board of Appeals
BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby appoints Philip Koboski (R) an Alternate to the Zoning Board of Appeals for a term ending November 30, 2011 to fill an unexpired term of Andrea Momnie
Was made by Councillor Maneeley
Seconded by Councillor Pelkey
The motion was approved, unanimously
5. Special New Business
- Resolution Authorizing the Waiving of Competitive Bidding for the Purchase of a Trough Bed Belt Conveyor
WHEREAS, the Public Works Department, Pollution Control Division, solicited competitive bids for the purchase of a trough bed belt conveyor; and
WHEREAS, a single bid proposal from Bearing Distributors, Inc., was received on October 31, 2008 in the amount of $11,480.00; and
WHEREAS, a written proposal for a trough bed belt conveyor meeting the same specifications was received from Chantland in the amount of $8,511.00
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ITEM:
5. A. (continued)
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby waives the requirement for competitive bidding for the purchase of trough bed belt conveyor; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council authorizes the Public Works Department to accept the Chantland proposal and to purchase the trough bed belt conveyor in the amount of $8,511.00.
Was made by Councillor McCann
Seconded by Councillor Pelkey
Answering questions from the Council, Mr. Galligan explained the reasoning behind the resolution and explained that the trough bed belt conveyor is something that the Town needs for the sewer plant and Pollution Control would be responsible for finding the funds to pay for this item.
Mayor Prague called for a vote on this motion; it was approved, unanimously.
- Resolution Approving a Refund of Taxes to Eleven (11) South Windsor Taxpayers
BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council approves a refund of property taxes to eleven (11) South Windsor Residents, the total of said refunds being $1,108.89, and as more fully described on attached Exhibit A.
Was made by Councillor Oates
Seconded by Councillor Pelkey
The motion was approved, unanimously
ITEM:
6. Executive Session
Councillor Oates made a motion to go into Executive Session at 9:58 p.m. to discuss possible purchase of property by the Town of South Windsor. Councillor McCann seconded the motion.
Councillor Hale stated that she would not attend the executive session because it was not specified on the agenda. Councillor Yagaloff stated that he may have a potential conflict of interest and would not be attending.
The following individuals went into Executive Session: Town Manager Galligan, Mayor Prague, Deputy Mayor Bazzano, Councillors Maneeley, McCann, Oates, and Pelkey.
7. Adjournment
At 10:04 p.m., a Motion to Adjourn the Executive Session and Special Meeting was made by Deputy Mayor Bazzano; seconded by Councillor Oates; and was approved, unanimously.
Respectfully submitted,
Deborah W. Reid
Clerk of the Council
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