TOWN OF SOUTH WINDSOR
MINUTES
TOWN COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING
COUNCIL CHAMBERS DECEMBER 10, 2008
SOUTH WINDSOR TOWN HALL TIME: 5:00 P.M.
1. Call Meeting to Order
Mayor Prague called the Special Meeting to order at 5:03 p.m.
2. Roll Call
Members Present: Mayor Cary Prague
Deputy Mayor Gary Bazzano
Councillor Kathryn Hale
Councillor Edward Havens
Councillor Lisa Maneeley
Councillor Kevin McCann
Councillor Paul Oates
Councillor John Pelkey
Councillor Keith Yagaloff
Also Present: Matthew Galligan, Town Manager
3. Public Participation
Ms. Kathy Daugherty, 12 Roy Road came to speak before the Town Council. Ms. Daugherty stated that she is in favor of building a firehouse, but would like to see it done prudently and fiscally responsible. Residents have many questions that deserve answers.
Mr. Jay Knipple, 52 High Tower Drive came forward and stated that this issue has been discussed for the past six months and feels this project should move forward. There have been soil tests performed at 765 Sullivan Avenue and it has been found to be suitable and will meet and pass all regulations.
Mr. Bruce Burnham, 1909 Main Street came before the Town Council to discuss 765 Sullivan Avenue. He explained that he had walked the property and feels the Town should go forward with the project.
Councillor Hale moved to Suspend the Rules to move Agenda Item 5. up to this place on the Agenda. The motion was seconded by Councillor Pelkey; and was approved, unanimously.
ITEM:
5. Executive Session
Councillor Pelkey made a motion to go into Executive Session at 5:12 p.m. to discuss negotiations regarding 765 Sullivan Avenue. Councillor Hale seconded the motion; and it was approved, unanimously.
The following individuals went into Executive Session: Town Manager Matthew Galligan, Mayor Prague, Deputy Mayor Bazzano, Councillors Hale, Havens, Maneeley, McCann, Oates, Pelkey, and Yagaloff.
The Town Council adjourned from Executive Session at 5:48 p.m.
At 5:50 p.m. Mayor Prague made a motion to recess the meeting for five minutes. Deputy Mayor Bazzano seconded the motion; and it was approved, unanimously.
The meeting reconvened at 5: 57 p.m.
4. Special Unfinished Business
A. Resolution Authorizing Town Manager, Matthew B. Galligan and Town Attorneys, Halloran & Sage LLP to Execute the Agreement and Prepare all Documents Necessary for the Acquisition of Property Located at 765 Sullivan Avenue
WHEREAS, the Town of South Windsor and A. F. Associates have entered into discussions regarding the purchase of a 26.5 acre parcel located at 765 Sullivan Avenue, South Windsor, Connecticut; and
WHEREAS, the purchase of said property would be of substantial benefit to the Town of South Windsor and its citizens for a fire station and other potential commercial and open space uses; and
WHEREAS, on December 1, 2008 the Town Manager and the Town Attorneys were authorized to continue to negotiate a purchase and sales agreement with the owners of said property; and
WHEREAS, said negotiations have resulted in a proposed agreement which is even more advantageous and favorable to the Town of South Windsor than the previous agreement which the Town Manager had been authorized to sign
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ITEM:
4. A. (continued)
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that Town Manager, Matthew B. Galligan and Town Attorneys, Halloran & Sage LLP, are hereby authorized to execute the agreement, as approved by the Town Council on this date, and to prepare all other documents necessary for the acquisition of said property by the Town of South Windsor in accordance with the terms of said agreement.
Was made by Councillor Pelkey
Seconded by Councillor Hale
Council Members voiced their opinion regarding this resolution and various questions were answered.
Councillor Hale made a friendly amendment to the resolution which would be to take “authorized” out and replace it with “directed”. It would read as follows:
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that Town Manager, Matthew B. Galligan and Town Attorneys, Halloran & Sage LLP, are hereby directed to execute the agreement, as approved by the Town Council on this date, and to prepare all other documents necessary for the acquisition of said property by the Town of South Windsor in accordance with the terms of said agreement.
Mayor Prague called for a vote on this Resolution, it was approved on a Roll Call vote of 5 to 4 with the dissenting votes being cast by Mayor Prague, Deputy Mayor Bazzano, Councillor McCann and Councillor Oates.
6. Adjournment
At 6:41 p.m., a Motion to Adjourn the Special Meeting was made by Councillor Pelkey; seconded by Councillor Maneeley; and was approved, unanimously.
Respectfully submitted,
Deborah W. Reid
Clerk of the Council
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