TOWN OF SOUTH WINDSOR
MINUTES
TOWN COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING
COUNCIL CHAMBERS JANUARY 27, 2009
SOUTH WINDSOR TOWN HALL TIME: 8:00 P.M.
1. Call Meeting to Order
Mayor Prague called the Special Meeting to order at 8:01 p.m.
2. Roll Call
Members Present: Mayor Cary Prague
Deputy Mayor Gary Bazzano
Councillor Kathryn Hale
Councillor Edward Havens
Councillor Kevin McCann (arrived at 8:22 p.m.)
Councillor Paul Oates
Councillor John Pelkey
Councillor Keith Yagaloff
Also Present: Matthew Galligan, Town Manager
3. Public Participation
None
The South Windsor Town Council had a moment of silence to honor the 10th anniversary of the death of Officer Brian Aselton.
4. Special Unfinished Business
- Discussion Item – Public Works Budget (Michael Gantick, Director of Public Works to be present)
Mr. Michael Gantick, Director of Public Works came forward and introduced the present budget to the Council members.
Mr. Gantick answering various questions from the Council regarding the Public Works budget.
ITEM:
4. Special Unfinished Business
- Resolution Directing Town Manager, Matthew B. Galligan to Pursue Relocation of the Endangered Species Located at 625 Sullivan Avenue
WHEREAS, the Town of South Windsor wishes to relocate the endangered plant known as the “Clustered Nut Sedge”, as soon as possible, to enable the sale of 625 Sullivan Avenue passed by referendum by the South Windsor voters on November 4, 2008; and
WHEREAS, relocating the endangered plant will greatly improve the ability for the Town of South Windsor to market this property; and
WHEREAS, a site plan for relocation and conservation of the plant must be filed with the State of Connecticut, Department of Environmental protection and the Army Corp. of Engineers
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby directs Town Manager, Matthew B. Galligan to instruct town staff to prepare a site plan as soon as possible and file it with the appropriate regulatory agencies.
Was made by Mayor Prague
Seconded by Councillor McCann
Mayor Prague began discussions by stating the Town Council received a letter from Jeff Folger who is the Environmental Planner/Conservation Officer for the town. In the letter it was stated that selling the property is not a reason to move an endangered species, a site plan is necessary for the relocation of an endangered species, and a site plan is only done if a building is going to be constructed on the site.
After further discussions regarding this issue, Councillor Hale made a motion to table this resolution. Deputy Mayor Bazzano seconded the motion; and it was approved, unanimously.
ITEM:
4. Unfinished Special Business
- Discussion Item – Status of the Teacher’s Contract (requested by Councillor Yagaloff)
Councillor Pelkey recused himself from this issue because his wife’s salary is involved in this issue.
After discussions regarding what the policy for the teacher’s contract usually is, the Council members felt this item should be discussed at the next Town Council meeting in length.
Councillor McCann began discussing with the Town Council the Superintendents budget that was being introduced to the Board of Education for their consideration. The budget consisted of a total of $64,420,084.
Councillor Pelkey raised a point of order that this item should be put on the agenda so that he would be allowed to participate in discussed because he had recused himself from discussions regarding the teacher’s contract.
Mayor Prague made a motion to add Item 4. D. to the agenda to discuss the Superintendent’s budget. Councillor Pelkey seconded the motion.
After further discussion was held on whether to add this item to the agenda, Mayor Prague withdrew his motion.
Council Members then discussed a policy concept of asking Unions to make concessions. Town Manager, Matthew Galligan explained that he has discussed this issue with the Unions because it is his wish not cut staff.
5. Executive Session
None
ITEM:
6. Adjournment
At 10:13 p.m., a Motion to Adjourn the Special Meeting was made by Councillor Hale; seconded by Deputy Mayor Bazzano; and was approved, unanimously.
Respectfully submitted,
Deborah W. Reid
Clerk of the Council
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