TOWN COUNCIL
TOWN OF SOUTH WINDSOR
Minutes Page 1 February 1, 2010
TOWN COUNCIL – Regular Meeting
Council Chambers – South Windsor Town Hall
1. Call Meeting to Order
Mayor Pelkey called the Regular Meeting to order at 8:00 p.m.
4. Roll Call
Members Present: Mayor John Pelkey
Deputy Mayor Edward Havens
Councillor Gary Bazzano
Councillor Thomas Delnicki
Councillor Janice Favreau
Councillor Kevin McCann (left at 9:04 p.m.)
Councillor Cary Prague
Councillor John Pelkey
Councillor Keith Yagaloff
Also Present: Matthew B. Galligan, Town Manager
Mayor Pelkey made a motion to Suspend the Rules in order to go to Item 6. Councillor Hale seconded the motion; and it was approved, unanimously.
6. Environmental Health & Safety Message
Robin Bond, Animal Control Officer came before the Town Council and stated that residents have been experiencing coyote activity. There was an incident in December where an elderly dog had been left outside unattended and was attacked and killed by coyotes, but that is very unusual. Coyotes should not be feared, they are majestic animals. Officer Bond explained that coyotes do not travel in packs, but sometimes in pairs during mating season, in family groups, and occasionally coyote siblings stay together for the first year. Officer Bond suggested that residents not feed stray cats or leave any type of food outside where coyotes could get to it. Installing motion lighting, or hanging wind chimes (which must be moved occasionally
because coyotes become acclimated to them) are both helpful. If a resident encounters coyotes, they should make themselves big and make loud noise such as banging pots together.
At 8:11 p.m. the Regular Meeting was recessed in order to finish the Work Session agenda.
ITEM:
The Regular Meeting reconvened at 9:29 p.m.
5. Public Input - None
7. Adoption of Minutes of Previous Meetings
BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby approves the Minutes of the following Town Council Meetings: Work Session of December 21, 2009.
Was made by Councillor Hale
Seconded by Councillor Yagaloff
The motion was approved, unanimously
8. Public Petitions - None
9. Communications from Officers and Boards Directly Responsible to Council
None
10. Communications and Reports from Town Manager
Mr. Galligan stated that he submitted a copy of the “Critical Path Analysis” regarding the Connecticut Studios with a copy of the proposed new site plan to the Council. This information is for the Town Council to review and can be discussed at a later date.
11. Reports from Standing Committees - None
12. Reports of Temporary Committees - None
13. Communications and Petitions from Council
Councillor Favreau thanked the Public Works employees for doing such a good job during the last snow storm.
14. Public Participation - None
ITEM:
15. Consent Agenda
Motion to accept Agenda Items 16. A. through 16. B., and Item 17. A. as the Consent Agenda.
Was made by: Councillor Yagaloff
Seconded by: Councillor Delnicki
The motion was: approved, unanimously
16. Unfinished Business
* A. Resolution Reappointing William Flagg (D) to the Connecticut River Assembly
BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby reappoints William Flagg (D) to the Connecticut River Assembly for a term ending January 12, 2013.
(APPROVED BY CONSENT AGENDA)
* B. Resolution Appointing Arthur Jennings (D) to the Building Code Board of Appeals
BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby appoints Arthur Jennings (D) to the Building Code Board of Appeals for a term ending January 1, 2015 to fill an expired term of Mark Lillis.
(APPROVED BY CONSENT AGENDA)
ITEM:
17. New Business
* A. Resolution Accepting the Resignation of Anthony Duarte (D) from the Inland Wetlands/Conservation Commission
BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby accepts with regret, the resignation of Anthony Duarte, said resignation to be effective immediately; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council extends its thanks to Anthony Duarte for the time he has dedicated to servicing his community by his membership on the Inland Wetlands Agency/Conservation Commission.
(APPROVED BY CONSENT AGENDA)
16. Unfinished Business
C. Resolution Appointing Kevin Ricker (R) an Alternate to the Planning & Zoning Commission (postponed from the 1/4/2010 meeting)
Resolution appointing Kevin Ricker (R) an alternate to the Planning & Zoning Commission for a tem ending November 9, 2013 to fill an expired term of Daniel Van Horn.
Was made by Councillor Delnicki
Seconded by Mayor Pelkey
Councillor Prague made a motion to rescind Item 16. C. Councillor Delnicki seconded the motion; and it was approved, unanimously.
D. Resolution Appointing Rachna Khanna (R) an Alternate to the Planning & Zoning Commission (postponed from the 1/4/2010 meeting)
BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby appoints Rachna Khanna (R) an Alternate to the Planning & Zoning Commission for a term ending November 9, 2013 to fill an expired vacancy.
(Resolution Continued on Next Page)
ITEM:
16. D. (Continued)
Was made by Councillor Delnicki
Seconded by Mayor Pelkey
Councillor Prague made a motion to rescind Item 16. D. Councillor Delnicki seconded the motion; and it was approved, unanimously.
17. New Business
- Resolution Appointing William Carroll, Jr. (R) an Alternate to the Planning & Zoning Commission and Postponing Consideration of this Motion until the Town Council’s Next Regularly Scheduled Meeting
Resolution Appointing William Carroll, Jr. (R) an alternate to the Planning & Zoning Commission for a term ending November 9, 2013 to fill an expired vacancy and postpones consideration of this motion until the Town Council’s next regularly scheduled meeting.
Was made by Councillor Prague
Seconded by Councillor Yagaloff
Councillor Hale made a friendly amendment to change the term to November 30, 2013. Councillor Prague and Councillor Yagaloff both agreed to this friendly amendment.
The resolution to read as follows:
Resolution Appointing William Carroll, Jr. (R) an alternate to the Planning & Zoning Commission for a term ending November 30, 2013 to fill an expired vacancy and postpones consideration of this motion until the Town Council’s next regularly scheduled meeting.
Mayor Pelkey called for a vote on the amended resolution; it was approved, unanimously.
ITEM:
17. New Business (Continued)
C. Resolution Setting a Time and Place for a Public Hearing to Receive Citizen Input on the Establishment of a Proposed Ordinance, a “Film Production Ordinance”
BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby sets Tuesday, February 16, 2010, at 7:15 p.m., in the Council Chambers of the South Windsor Town Hall, 1540 Sullivan Avenue, South Windsor, Connecticut as the time and place for a Public Hearing to receive citizen input on the establishment of a proposed Ordinance, a “Film Production Ordinance”; said Ordinance more fully described in attached Exhibit A., a copy of which is on file in the Office of the Town Clerk.
Was made by Councillor Havens
Seconded by Councillor Hale
The motion was approved, unanimously
D. Resolution Setting a Time and Place for a Public Hearing to Receive Citizen Input on a Proposed Amendment to Section 14-31 of the Code of Ordinances
BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby sets Tuesday, February 16, 2010, at 7:25 p.m., in the Council Chambers of the South Windsor Town Hall, 1540 Sullivan Avenue, South Windsor, Connecticut as the time and place for a Public Hearing to receive citizen input on a proposed Amendment to Chapter 14 – Building and Building Regulations, Article II – Building Code, Section 14-31 – Construction and Alteration Fees; 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 Councillor Favreau
Seconded by Mayor Pelkey
Mayor Pelkey made a friendly amendment to change the time to 7:00 p.m. Councillor Favreau agreed to the amendment.
(Resolution Continued on Next Page)
ITEM:
17. D. (Continued)
The resolution to read as follows:
BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby sets Tuesday, February 16, 2010, at 7:00 p.m., in the Council Chambers of the South Windsor Town Hall, 1540 Sullivan Avenue, South Windsor, Connecticut as the time and place for a Public Hearing to receive citizen input on a proposed Amendment to Chapter 14 – Building and Building Regulations, Article II – Building Code, Section 14-31 – Construction and Alteration Fees; said Ordinance more fully described in attached Exhibit B., a copy of which is on file in the Office of the Town Clerk.
E. Resolution Setting a Time and Place for a Public Hearing to Receive Citizen Input on a Proposed Amendment to Section 2-200 through 2-220 of the Code of Ordinances
BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby sets Tuesday, February 16, 2010, at 7:35 p.m., in the Council Chambers of the South Windsor Town Hall, 1540 Sullivan Avenue, South Windsor, Connecticut as the time and place for a Public Hearing to receive citizen input on a proposed Amendment to Chapter 2 – Administration, Division 4 – Planning & Zoning Commission, Section 2-200 through 2-220; said Ordinance more fully described in attached Exhibit C., a copy of which is on file in the Office of the Town Clerk.
Was made by Councillor Hale
Seconded by Mayor Pelkey
The motion was approved, unanimously
ITEM:
17. New Business (Continued)
F. Resolution Setting a Time and Place for a Public Hearing to Receive Citizen Input on a Proposed Amendment to Section 14-2 through 14-30 of the Code of Ordinances
BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby sets Tuesday, February 16, 2010, at 7:45 p.m., in the Council Chambers of the South Windsor Town Hall, 1540 Sullivan Avenue, South Windsor, Connecticut as the time and place for a Public Hearing to receive citizen input on a proposed Amendment to Chapter 14 – Building an dbuilding Regulations, Article I – In General, Section 14-2 through 14-30 – Fire Marshal Permit Fees; said Ordinance more fully described in attached Exhibit D., a copy of which is on file in the Office of the Town Clerk.
Was made by Councillor Prague
Seconded by Councillor Delnicki
The motion was approved, unanimously
G. Resolution Setting a Time and Place for a Public Hearing to Receive Citizen Input on a Proposed Amendment to Section 42-80 through 42-117 of the Code of Ordinances
BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby sets Monday, March 1, 2010, at 7:15 p.m., in the Council Chambers of the South Windsor Town Hall, 1540 Sullivan Avenue, South Windsor, Connecticut as the time and place for a Public Hearing to receive citizen input on a proposed Amendment to Chapter 42 – Fire Prevention and Protection, adding Article V – Special Events, and Article VI – Water Supplies and Hydrants, Section 42-80 through 42-117; said Ordinance more fully described in attached Exhibit E., a copy of which is on file in the Office of the Town Clerk.
Was made by Councillor Prague
Seconded by Councillor Delnicki
The motion was approved, unanimously
ITEM:
17. New Business (Continued)
H. Resolution Setting a Time and Place for a Public Hearing to Receive Citizen Input on a Proposed Amendment to Section 50-90 through 50-150 of the Code of Ordinances
BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby sets Monday, March 1, 2010, at 7:25 p.m., in the Council Chambers of the South Windsor Town Hall, 1540 Sullivan Avenue, South Windsor, Connecticut as the time and place for a Public Hearing to receive citizen input on a proposed Amendment to Chapter 50 – Health and Sanitation, adding Article V – Food Establishments, Article VI – Water Supply Wells, and Article VII – Subsurface Sewage Disposal System (SSDS), Sections 50-90 through 50-150; said Ordinance more fully described in attached Exhibit F., a copy of which is on file in the Office of the Town Clerk.
Was made by Councillor Yagaloff
Seconded by Councillor Bazzano
Mayor Pelkey suggested a friendly amendment to have this resolution modified to set a time and place for a Work Session to receive Councillors input. Councillor Yagaloff and Bazzano both accepted these changes as a friendly amendment.
The resolution to read as follows:
BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby sets Monday, March 1, 2010, in the Council Chambers of the South Windsor Town Hall, 1540 Sullivan Avenue, South Windsor, Connecticut as the place for a Work Session to receive Town Councillors input on a proposed Amendment to Chapter 50 – Health and Sanitation, adding Article V – Food Establishments, Article VI – Water Supply Wells, and Article VII – Subsurface Sewage Disposal System (SSDS), Sections 50-90 through 50-150; said Ordinance more fully described in attached Exhibit F..
Mayor Pelkey called for a vote on the Amended Resolution. It was approved, unanimously.
ITEM:
17. New Business (Continued)
I. Resolution Setting a Time and Place for a Public Hearing to Receive Citizen Input on a Proposed Amendment to Ordinance #132, Sections 86-36, 86-38, and 86-48 of the Code of Ordinances
BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby sets Monday, March 1, 2010 at 7:35 p.m., in the Council Chambers of the South Windsor Town Hall, 1540 Sullivan Avenue, South Windsor, Connecticut as the time and place for a Public Hearing to receive citizen input on a proposed Amendment to Ordinance #132, Sections 86-36 – Fee for Permit, 86-38 – Exemption from Fee, and 86-48 – Penalty; said Ordinance more fully described in attached Exhibit G., a copy of which is on file in the Office of the Town Clerk.
Was made by Councillor Bazzano
Seconded by Councillor Delnicki
Mayor Pelkey suggested a friendly amendment to change the time to 7:25 p.m. Councillor Bazzano and Councillor Delnicki both accepted the change as a friendly amendment.
The resolution to read as follows:
BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby sets Monday, March 1, 2010 at 7:25 p.m., in the Council Chambers of the South Windsor Town Hall, 1540 Sullivan Avenue, South Windsor, Connecticut as the time and place for a Public Hearing to receive citizen input on a proposed Amendment to Ordinance #132, Sections 86-36 – Fee for Permit, 86-38 – Exemption from Fee, and 86-48 – Penalty; said Ordinance more fully described in attached Exhibit G., a copy of which is on file in the Office of the Town Clerk.
ITEM:
17. New Business (Continued)
J. Resolution Setting a Time and Place for a Public Hearing to Receive Citizen Input on a Proposed Amendment to Ordinance #157, an “Ordinance Establishing the Fee Structure for the Inland Wetlands Agency”
BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby sets Monday, March 1, 2010 at 7:45 p.m., in the Council Chambers of the South Windsor Town Hall, 1540 Sullivan Avenue, South Windsor, Connecticut as the time and place for a Public Hearing to receive citizen input on a proposed Amendment to Ordinance #157, an “Ordinance Establishing the Fee Structure for the Inland Wetlands Agency”; said Ordinance more fully described in attached Exhibit H., a copy of which is on file in the Office of the Town Clerk.
Was made by Councillor Delnicki
Seconded by Mayor Pelkey
Mayor Pelkey suggested a friendly amendment to change the time to 7:35 p.m. Councillor Bazzano and Councillor Delnicki both accepted the change as a friendly amendment.
The resolution to read as follows:
BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby sets Monday, March 1, 2010 at 7:35 p.m., in the Council Chambers of the South Windsor Town Hall, 1540 Sullivan Avenue, South Windsor, Connecticut as the time and place for a Public Hearing to receive citizen input on a proposed Amendment to Ordinance #157, an “Ordinance Establishing the Fee Structure for the Inland Wetlands Agency”; said Ordinance more fully described in attached Exhibit H., a copy of which is on file in the Office of the Town Clerk.
ITEM:
17. New Business (Continued)
- Resolution Adopting a Public Park, Open Space, and Facility Naming Policy
WHEREAS, a sub-committee was established to review an existing drafted document regarding Public Park, Open Space, and Facility naming Policy; and
WHEREAS, the sub-committee presented a draft policy to the Town Council at the January 19, 2010 Regular Meeting
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby adopts the newly revised Public Park, Open Space, and Facility Naming Policy, as described in attached Exhibit I.
Was made by Mayor Pelkey
Seconded by Councillor Delnicki
The motion was approved, unanimously
L. Resolution Approving a Refund of Taxes to Forty-Six (46) South Windsor Taxpayers
BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council approves a refund of property taxes to forty-six (46) South Windsor Taxpayers, the total of said refunds being $7,317.57.
Was made by Councillor Favreau
Seconded by Councillor Delnicki
The motion was approved, unanimously
18. Passage of Ordinance
None
ITEM:
19. Communications and Petitions from Council (Continued)
Councillor Prague requested that after the Board of Education have their three workshops, a dvd of all three workshops be sent to each Town Councillor.
Councillor Hale stated that the articles and publicity that have gone out about the Senior Citizen and Disabled Tax Freeze have not highlighted the fact that the income limits are $36,300 for single individuals and $43,500 for an individual who is married. Please contact the Human Services Department to find out about eligibility.
20. Communications and Reports from Town Manager (Continued)
Thanked the Council for hard work during the Work Session.
21. Executive Session
At 9:49 p.m. Councillor Hale made a motion to go into Executive Session to discuss a personnel issue and discuss documents containing financial information provided in confidence and exempt from disclosure pursuant to C.G.S. § 1-200(6) and 1-210(b)(5)9B). Councillor Delnicki seconded the motion; and it was approved, unanimously.
The following individuals went into Executive Session: Mayor Pelkey, Deputy Mayor Havens, Councillor Bazzano, Councillor Delnicki, Councillor Favreau, Councillor Hale, Councillor Prague, Councillor Yagaloff, and Town Manager Galligan .
At 10:25 p.m. Mayor Pelkey made a motion to adjourn the Executive Session. Councillor Yagaloff seconded the motion; and it was approved, unanimously.
22. Adjournment
At 10:25 p.m. Mayor Pelkey made a motion to adjourn the Regular Meeting. Councillor Yagaloff seconded the motion; and it was approved, unanimously.
Respectfully submitted,
Deborah W. Reid, Clerk of the Council
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