TOWN OF SOUTH WINDSOR
WORK SESSION MINUTES
TOWN COUNCIL MONDAY, September 21, 2009
COUNCIL CHAMBERS TIME: 7:00 P.M.
1. Call Meeting to Order
Mayor Prague called the meeting to order at 7:01 p.m.
2. 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 Galligan, Town Manager
3. Public Participation
None
4. Communications
None
5. Town Manager’s Report
None
6. Items for Discussion
A. Presentation regarding Union District School
Mr. Brian Rivard, 1042 Foster Street Extension and President of the Historical Society came before the Town Council to give an update on the Union District School. Mr. Rivard presented a slide show to the Council showing the accomplishments that have taken place to date. Mr. Rivard stated that he would like to thank everyone who has given their time and/or materials for this project. The goal for this project is to bring the building back to its original 1905 appearance.
Answering questions from the Council, Mr. Rivard stated that a business plan is currently being drafted. The Historical Society has received one grant which was used to hire the consultant. The Chamber of Commerce has approached the Historical Society wanting us to meet with the Historical Society in Agawam, Massachusetts.
Work Session – Town Council
September 21, 2009
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6. A. (continued)
It was the general consensus of the Council that the Town Council gives formal notification that the Historical Society has met their obligation in regards to the sales agreement with the Town.
7. Executive Session
At 7:48 p.m. Councillor Pelkey made a motion to go into Executive Session to discuss the possible sale of 625 Sullivan Avenue, and the possible purchase of real estate for the Town of South Windsor (Jurgelas Property on Chapel Road and Nelson Property at 490 Deming Street). Deputy Mayor Bazzano seconded the motion; and it was approved, unanimously.
The following individuals went into Executive Session: Town Manager Matthew Galligan, Mayor Prague, Deputy Mayor Bazzano, Councillor Hale (recused herself from discussions regarding the Jurgelas property), Councillor Havens, Councillor Maneeley, Councillor McCann, Councillor Oates, Councillor Pelkey, Councillor Yagaloff (recused himself from discussions regarding the Jurgelas property and Nelson property), and any member available from Open Space Task Force, (Louise Evans).
At 8:14 p.m. the Executive Session was adjourned.
8. Adjournment
At 8:15 p.m. Councillor Pelkey 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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