TOWN OF SOUTH WINDSOR
WORK SESSION MINUTES
TOWN COUNCIL MONDAY, DECEMBER 15, 2008
COUNCIL CHAMBERS TIME: 7:00 P.M.
1. Call Meeting to Order
Mayor Prague called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
2. Roll Call
Members Present: Mayor Cary Prague
Deputy Mayor Bazzano
Councillor Kathryn Hale (arrived at 7:52 p.m.)
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
Attorney Wayne Gerlt, 112 Deming Street came before the Town Council explaining that he is there to represent a client who is concerned about the purchase of 765 Sullivan Avenue. It is felt that the original site, 625 Sullivan Avenue should be reconsidered. The sole remaining detail left is to relocate the endangered species. Attorney Gerlt stated that his client believes the town did not receive an independent appraisal for this property, the course the town is presently going spends more than the referendum allows, and if the town builds on 765 Sullivan Avenue there will be three parcels the town will have to dispose of and the town is not in the real estate business.
4. Communications
None
5. Town Manager’s Report
None
Work Session – Town Council
December 15, 2008
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6. Items for Discussion
A) Juvenile Firesetter Intervention and Prevention Commission
Mr. Walter Summers came before the Town Council to explain the need for a Juvenile Firesetter Intervention and Prevention Commission. Mr. Summers then explained the purpose of the Commission.
Mr. Summers answered various questions from the Town Council.
- Safe School Route Program
Ms. Cynthia Yakoubian, a member of the SR2S Committee came before the Town Council and presented the “Safe School Route Program”.
Various questions from the Town Council were answered. Ms. Michele Lipe, who is a member of the SR2S Committee explained to the Town Council that this is a program, not a policy.
C) Capital Projects
Mayor Prague began discussions by explaining to the public what capital projects are and how they are prioritized. Councillor Pelkey expanded further on the way that capital projects are prioritized.
7. Executive Session
None
8. Adjournment
At 8:00 p.m. Councillor McCann made a motion to adjourn the Work Session. Councillor Maneeley seconded the motion and it was approved, unanimously.
Respectfully submitted,
Deborah W. Reid
Clerk of the Council
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