TOWN COUNCIL
TOWN OF SOUTH WINDSOR
Action Minutes Page 1 January 5, 2009
TOWN COUNCIL – Regular Meeting
Council Chambers – South Windsor Town Hall
1. Call Meeting to Order
Mayor Prague called the Regular Meeting to order at 8:20 p.m.
4. Roll Call
Members Present: Mayor Cary Prague
Deputy Mayor Gary Bazzano
Councillor Edward Havens
Councillor Kathryn Hale
Councillor Lisa Maneeley
Councillor Kevin McCann
Councillor Paul Oates
Councillor John Pelkey
Councillor Keith Yagaloff
Also Present: Matthew B. Galligan, Town Manager
Attorney Richard Roberts, Halloran & Sage LLP
Councillor Pelkey made a motion to Suspend the Rules in order to go to Item 17. H. Deputy Mayor Bazzano seconded the motion; and it was approved, unanimously.
7. Adoption of Minutes
BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby approves the Minutes of the following Town Council Meetings: Work Session of December 15, 2008; and Regular Meeting of December 15, 2008.
Was made by Councillor Maneeley
Seconded by Deputy Mayor Bazzano
The motion was approved, unanimously
ITEM:
17. New Business
H. Resolution to Negotiate a Fair and Reasonable Rent for Space Used by the South Windsor Ambulance Corps., Inc.
WHEREAS, The South Windsor Ambulance Corps., Inc. has served our community since 1981 and are the first medical responders to calls in South Windsor; and
WHEREAS, The South Windsor Ambulance Corps., Inc. became a paid service in 2004 and is now collecting revenue from its calls from insurance companies and private payers; and
WHEREAS, The Town of South Windsor is constructing a new building to house both the South Windsor Volunteer Fire Department and The South Windsor Ambulance Corps., Inc.; and
WHEREAS, The South Windsor Ambulance Corps., Inc. should pay a fair, reasonable, and affordable rent for the use of this town owned facility and pay their share of the facility operating costs
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council directs Town Manager, Matthew B. Galligan to enter into negotiations with the South Windsor Ambulance Corps., Inc. and to bring a contract back to the Town Council no later than February 1, 2009.
Was made by Mayor Prague
Seconded by Deputy Mayor Bazzano
Various questions were answered.
Councillor McCann made a friendly amendment to read as follows:
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council directs Town Manager, Matthew B. Galligan to enter into negotiations with the South Windsor Ambulance Corps., Inc. and to bring a proposed contract back to the Town Council no later than February 1, 2009.
Mayor Prague called for a vote on the Resolution, it was approved unanimously.
Deputy Mayor Bazzano made a motion to Suspend the Rules in order to go to Item 18. A. Councillor McCann seconded the motion; and it was approved, unanimously.
ITEM:
18. Passage of Ordinance
- Resolution Adopting a Proposed Ordinance, an “Ordinance Establishing the Juvenile Firesetter Intervention and Prevention Commission”
BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby adopts an “Ordinance Establishing the Juvenile Firesetter Intervention and Prevention Commission” 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 Deputy Mayor Bazzano
Seconded by Councillor McCann
Answering various questions from the Council, Mr. Summers, Fire Marshal, discussed the projected budget that would be necessary for this Commission, but felt the projected budget is an item the Commission should decide. Mr. Summers then explained that he felt it would be feasible to report on the Commissions accomplishments on a yearly basis to the Town Council.
Deputy Mayor Bazzano made a motion to Suspend the Rules in order to go to Item 17. E. and Item 17. F. Councillor Pelkey seconded the motion; and it was approved, unanimously.
17. New Business
E. Resolution Approving the Transfer of $15,000 from the Contingency Account to the Special Revenue Recreation Fund Veteran’s Memorial Park Capital Outlay Other (00-450) Account
BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby approves a transfer of $15,000 from the Contingency Account to the Special Revenue Recreation Fund Veteran’s Memorial Park Capital Outlay Other (00-450) Account to cover the installation of manufactured replacement drain covers at Veteran’s Memorial Pool facility to comply with the mandated Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Act.
ITEM:
17. E. (continued)
Was made by Councillor McCann
Seconded by Deputy Mayor Bazzano
Mr. Ray Favreau, Director of Recreation came forward and answered various questions from the Town Council.
Councillor Yagaloff stated that he felt the funding for this project should come from the Recreation budget. Mr. Galligan stated that when it comes to year end and there is extra money, that money can be put back into the Contingency Account if that is what the Council wishes.
Mayor Prague called for a vote on the Resolution. It passed on a Roll Call vote of 8 to 1 with Mayor Prague, Deputy Mayor Bazzano, Councillors, Hale, Havens, Maneeley, McCann, Oates, Pelkey all voting in favor of approval of this Resolution; and Councillor Yagaloff voting against approval of this Resolution.
- Resolution Authorizing the Waiving of Competitive Bidding for Installation of Manufactured Replacement Drain Covers at Veteran’s Memorial Pool
WHEREAS, the South Windsor Town Council recognizes the Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Act that had taken effect on December 19, 2008; and
WHEREAS, the pool can not be used until this retrofit has been completed at an anticipated cost of $15,000; and
WHEREAS, the South Windsor Town Council acknowledges that timing is critical in order to complete the renovations and have the ability to open the pool on time for the 2009 swimming season
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council authorizes the waiving of competitive bidding to complete the mandated renovations to the Veteran’s Memorial pool.
Was made by Councillor Pelkey
Seconded by Councillor Havens
The motion was approved, unanimously
ITEM:
15. Consent Agenda
Motion to approve Agenda Items 17. A. through 17. D., as the Consent Agenda.
Was made by Councillor Yagaloff
Seconded by Councillor Hale
Before calling for a vote on the Consent Agenda, Mayor Prague asked if there were any items to be removed, there was none.
Mayor Prague called for a vote on the Consent Agenda; it was approved, unanimously.
17. New Business
A. Resolution Accepting the Resignation of Anthony Fornuto (D) from the Board of Education
BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby accepts, with regret, the resignation of Anthony Fornuto (D) from the Board of Education, said resignation to be effective immediately; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council extends its thanks to Mr. Fornuto for the time he has dedicated to servicing his community by his membership on the Board of Education.
(APPROVED BY CONSENT AGENDA)
B. Resolution Reappointing Thomas Deming (D) an Alternate to the Water Pollution Control Commission and Postponing Consideration of the Motion until the Town Council’s Next Regularly Scheduled Meeting
BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby reappoints Thomas Deming (D) an Alternate to the Water Pollution Control 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)
ITEM:
17. New Business (continued)
C. Resolution Appointing James Neary (D) to the Public Building Commission and Postponing Consideration of the Motion until the Town Council’s Next Regularly Scheduled Meeting
BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby appoints James Neary (D) to the Public Building Commission for a term ending November 30, 2011 to fill an unexpired term of Daniel Jeski and postpones consideration of this motion until the Town Council’s next regularly scheduled meeting.
(APPROVED BY CONSENT AGENDA)
D. Resolution Appointing Anthony Duarte (D) to the Board of Education and Postponing Consideration of the Motion until the Town Council’s Next Regularly Scheduled Meeting
BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby appoints Anthony Duarte (D) to the Board of Education for a term ending November 9, 2009 to fill an unexpired term of Anthony Fornuto and postpones consideration of this motion until the Town Council’s next regularly scheduled meeting.
(APPROVED BY CONSENT AGENDA)
ITEM:
16. Unfinished Business
A. Resolution Endorsing Renovations to 1530 Sullivan Avenue
WHEREAS, the Town of South Windsor is presently in a lease/purchase agreement with Kerin & Kerin, LLC for property located at 1530 Sullivan Avenue; and
WHEREAS, the Town of South Windsor brought this project out to bid as directed by the Town Council, and received a bid from Cutter Enterprises, who was the lowest bidder, to complete renovations on said property
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby endorses the renovation and purchase of the Town Hall Annex, 1530 Sullivan Avenue; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Town Council authorizes Town Manager, Matthew B. Galligan, to fund the renovations by allocating $500,000 in the current capital projects budget, $650,000 from the Capital Account for Road and Improvements, in addition to the $308,000 allocated by the owners of the building; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Town Manager, Matthew B. Galligan, be directed to sign the contract with Cutter Enterprises for the Town Hall Annex renovations, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Town Council commits to allocate $737,500 in the 2009/2010 town budget towards the purchase of 1530 Sullivan Avenue.
Was made by Councillor Havens
Seconded by Councillor Pelkey
Various questions were answered for Council members and each Councillor voiced their opinion regarding this project.
At 11:00 p.m., Councillor Havens made a motion to extend the meeting to 11:10 p.m.; Deputy Mayor Bazzano seconded the motion; the motion passed unanimously.
ITEM:
16. A. (continued)
Deputy Mayor Bazzano made a motion to call the question. Councillor McCann seconded the motion to call the question, and the motion failed 4 to 5 with Councillor Hale, Havens, Pelkey and Yagaloff voting in favor of the Resolution; and Mayor Prague, Deputy Mayor Bazzano, Councillors Maneeley, Oates, and McCann voting in opposition of the Resolution.
At 11:10 p.m., Deputy Mayor Bazzano made a motion to extend the Regular Meeting to 11:20 p.m.; Mayor Prague seconded the motion; the motion failed, and the meeting ended.
Respectfully submitted,
Deborah W. Reid
Clerk of the Council
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