TOWN COUNCIL
TOWN OF SOUTH WINDSOR
Minutes Page 1 July 19, 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
Councillor Keith Yagaloff
Members Absent: Councillor Kathryn Hale
Councillor Cary Prague
Also Present: Scott Roberts, Acting Town Manager
Mayor Pelkey presented the Special Olympic Team with a Proclamation in recognition of their 15th Anniversary.
5. Public Input
Mr. Don Gonsalves, 40 Bayberry Trail came forward and questioned what the status of the fund balance is for the Town of South Windsor. More information is necessary for the public to be informed about the referendum for the expansion of the Senior Center. Mr. Gonsalves feels this project is not necessary at this time and will be opposing the referendum. Mr. Gonsalves also stated that the Town needs to cut spending in order to be ready for the next couple of years which he feels will be very difficult budget years.
State Representative Bill Aman came before the Council and gave an overview of the 2010 Acts Affecting Municipalities.
Councillor Yagaloff made motion to Suspend the Rules in order to move Items 17. F., 17. G., and 17. J. out of order. Deputy Mayor Havens seconded the motion; and it was approved, unanimously.
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17. New Business
F. Discussion Item: Hi-G Building (Mr. Jan Exman to be present)
Mr. Jan Exman came before the Town Council to give a status of the Hi-G property project. Mr. Exman explained that the revitalization of the Hi-G building is going well. A Consultant will be brought in through a grant to finish the environmental assessment. The Consultant will be able to tell how to remediate the property or how the property can be used as it is. Mr. Exman stated he is working with Jay’s Landscaping to keep the property looking presentable and deter individuals from dumping their personal trash on the site.
Mr. Galligan stated that he did go and look at the property. A lot of the items that have been dumped on the property have been taken away. Police will be patrolling the area to help keep an eye on people dumping their trash there. The grant that has been approved for this project is very favorable.
G. Resolution Authorizing the Town Manager to Enter into a Contract for the Purchase of a New Pumper Truck for the Town of South Windsor’s Volunteer Fire Department
WHEREAS, the South Windsor Fire Department had developed a Capital Plan for the purchase of various Fire Department vehicles to be purchased; and
WHEREAS, South Windsor Fire Chief Philip Crombie, and his staff, have determined that a priority need for the fire safety of South Windsor’s businesses and residences is the purchase of a new Pumper Truck to meet those needs; and
WHEREAS, the Town of South Windsor has appropriately advertised, bid and accepted bids on this vehicle, and the apparent successful bidders have met all of the specifications required by the South Windsor Volunteer Fire Department in order to meet all of the standards, goals and objectives of its Department
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17. G. (Continued)
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby authorizes Town Manager, Matthew B. Galligan to sign and execute agreements for the purchase of a Pumper Truck in the amount of $684,548.99.
Was made by Councillor Delnicki
Seconded by Councillor Yagaloff
Chief Crombie explained that this Pumper Truck was supposed to be replaced in 2008, but due to the economic climate it was decided to wait a couple more years. After the contract is signed for this truck, it will take 9-12 month for delivery. Chief Crombie then explained that the Apparatus Truck Committee reviewed bids and selected the best qualified bidder based on qualifications. The pumper that is being replaced is 22 years old.
Councillor Yagaloff stated that he does not have a problem with this proposal given the age of the vehicle and especially because the equipment helps protect residents.
Answering questions from the Council, Chief Crombie explained that the equipment for the truck will be a separate price.
Mr. Galligan stated that the Town usually does a lease purchase for this type of equipment. It would make no sense to bond this item because the interest payments would be more. The first interest payment does not come until the apparatus is delivered.
Deputy Mayor Havens thanked the Fire Department for all of their work.
Chief Crombie stated that this price is the purchase price and does not take into consideration the selling of the old equipment. It is anticipated that the old equipment should be sold for approximately $30,000 to $40,000. This truck will be used at the new Fire Department Head Quarters.
Mayor Pellkey stated that he appreciates the hard work from the Fire Department and also the Apparatus Truck Committee.
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17. G. (Continued)
Mayor Pelkey called for a vote on the Resolution; it passed on a Roll Call vote of 6 to 1 with Mayor Pelkey, Deputy Mayor Havens, Councillor Delnicki, Councillor Favreu, Councillor McCann and Councillor Yagaloff voting in favor of approval and Councillor Bazzano voting in opposition of approval.
- Resolution for a “Citizens Matching Mini-Grant” to The South Windsor Walk & Wheel Ways to Assist in Funding for Bicycle Racks
WHEREAS, the South Windsor Town Council created a “South Windsor Citizen Matching Mini-Grant Program” on June 20, 2005; and
WHEREAS, The South Windsor Walk and Wheel Ways, has duly submitted a proper application for matching funds in the amount of $5,000 to help fund for bicycle racks which will be placed at various public locations in Town; and
WHEREAS, Town Manager Matthew B. Galligan has reviewed and approved this project and application and has determined that it meets all of the criteria of the “South Windsor Citizen Matching Mini-Grant Program”
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council authorizes Town Manager Matthew B. Galligan to issue $5,000 of matching funds to The South Windsor Walk & Wheel Ways from the “South Windsor Citizen Matching Mini-Grant Program”.
Was made by Deputy Mayor Havens
Seconded by Councillor Bazzano
The motion was approved, unanimously
6. Environmental Health & Safety Message
None
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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: Special Work Sessions of May 5, 2010; Work Session of July 6, 2010; Public Hearings (4) of July 6, 2010; Special Meeting of July 12, 2010; and Regular Meetings of July 6, 2010.
Was made by Councillor Bazzano
Seconded by Councillor Delnicki
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. Matthew Galligan stated that he is in the process of applying for a STEAP grant in the amount of $500,000. The grant will be used to refurbish the present area where the Ambulance Corp. is located when the Ambulance Corp. relocates to the new Fire Department. The total project is going to cost $735,000 so the Town will need to come up with an additional $235,000 to supplement the grant monies.
The Town of South Windsor has been selected to have students from the University of Hartford come into the Council Chambers to look at the acoustics in the Council Chambers. This will be free to the Town.
11. Reports from Standing Committees
None
12. Reports of Temporary Committees
None
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13. Communications and Petitions from Council
Mr. Ray Favreau, Director of Parks & Recreation came before the Town Council to explain a problem that has occurred with the All Purpose Field at the High School. Mr. Favreau stated that the thatch is preventing the water from penetrating to the soil and is creating a fungus build up which is affecting the turf. Removing the thatch has already been improving the field and should improve irrigation. Presently there is a maintenance plan for the fields being constructed and will be brought back to the Town Council when it is complete.
Mr. Galligan informed the Council that the Town will be looking to purchase second hand equipment that will help with the maintenance of the fields at the high school and help prevent the issue that is presently happening. Then answering questions from Councillor Bazzano, Mr. Galligan stated that the Town just finished negotiating for a cell tower in the Veterans Memorial Pool area which will give wireless and cell phone capabilities. The Town will be receiving approximately $200,000 due to the negotiations and at that point park improvements can be looked at such as railings at VMP.
Council members then discussed in length the Senior Center expansion referendum. If the Town receives the grant then the Town will not have to bond as much as stated in the referendum.
Mayor Pelkey informed the public and the Town Council that the Recreation Department will now be called Park & Recreation and will be in charge of maintaining the parks in South Windsor.
Council members then discussed the Water Pollution Control Authority and the billing process. Mr. Galligan stated that the Committee will be reviewing this and will come back to the Council.
Mr. Galligan then explained that he is presently working with the Auditors and will come back to the Council in the near future with what the fund balance number is.
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14. Public Participation
Mr. Pat Hankard, Director of Building Maintenance at the Board of Education came before the Town Council to bring to their attention to the fact that a referendum will be necessary to bring the high school up to code regarding handicap accessibility. The cost to correct the present violations is approximately $1,100,000. If this item is not done the Board of Education will lose the grant that they presently have for this item.
Mr. Larry Torff, 521 Quarry Brook Road stated that he is opposed to the Road Repair Referendum. The Town has only spent $3,000,000 of the previous $10,000,000 referendum.
15. Consent Agenda
None
16. Unfinished Business
None
17. New Business
A. Resolution Approving the Transfer of $54,000 from the Capital and Non-Recurring Expenditure Account to the Stage Curtains HS & TE Capital Project Account
BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council having conducted the required Public Hearing at 7:15 p.m. on July 6, 2010, hereby approves the transfer of $54,000 from the Capital and Non-Recurring Expenditure Account to the Stage Curtains HS & TE Capital Project Account to cover the cost of replacing stage curtains at South Windsor High School and Timothy Edwards Middle School.
Was made by Deputy Mayor Havens
Seconded by Councillor Delnicki
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17. A. (Continued)
Mayor Pelkey make a motion to Amend the Resolution to revise the amount from $54,000 to $45,700. Councillor Delnicki seconded the motion; and it was approved, unanimously.
Councillor McCann stated he feels this item is necessary for safety of fire integrity of the curtains.
Mayor Pelkey called for a vote on the Amended Resolution; it was approved, unanimously.
The Amended Resolution to read as follows:
BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council having conducted the required Public Hearing at 7:15 p.m. on July 6, 2010, hereby approves the transfer of $45,700 from the Capital and Non-Recurring Expenditure Account to the Stage Curtains HS & TE Capital Project Account to cover the cost of replacing stage curtains at South Windsor High School and Timothy Edwards Middle School.
- Resolution Approving the Transfer of $39,500 from the Capital and Non-Recurring Expenditure Account to the Eli Terry Gym Floor Capital Project Account
BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council having conducted the required Public Hearing at 7:25 p.m. on July 6, 2010, hereby approves the transfer of $39,500 from the Capital and Non-Recurring Expenditure Account to the Eli Terry Gym Floor Capital Project Account to cover the cost of replacing the gym floor at Eli Terry.
Was made by Councillor Bazzano
Seconded by Mayor Pelkey
Mr. Pat Hankard, Director of Building Maintenance for the Board of Education stated that after this item is approved the Board of Education can go out to bid for it.
Mayor Pelkey called for a vote on this Resolution; it was approved, unanimously.
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17. New Business (Continued)
C. Resolution Approving the Transfer of $56,000 from the Capital and Non-Recurring Expenditure Account to the Miscellaneous Road Overlay Capital Project Account
BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council having conducted the required Public Hearing at 7:35 p.m. on July 6, 2010, hereby approves the transfer of $56,000 from the Capital and Non-Recurring Expenditure Account to the Miscellaneous Road Overlay Capital Project Account to cover the cost of miscellaneous paving projects.
Was made by Councillor Favreau
Seconded by Councillor Bazzano
The motion was approved, unanimously
D. Resolution Approving the Transfer of $100,000 from the Capital and Non-Recurring Expenditure Account to the Energy Management Library Capital Project Account
BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council having conducted the required Public Hearing at 7:45 p.m. on July 6, 2010, hereby approves the transfer of $100,000 from the Capital and Non-Recurring Expenditure Account to the Energy Management Library Capital Project Account to cover the cost of the Energy Management Library.
Was made by Councillor Yagaloff
Seconded by Deputy Mayor Havens
After various questions were answered regarding this item, Councillor Delnicki stated that he feels this is something that could be delayed for one year and the funds could be used towards road overlay or put into fund balance. Councillor Delnicki stated he would not be supporting this resolution.
Councillor Yagaloff agreed with Councillor Delnicki and stated that Mr. Majors has done a good job to give ideas for building efficiencies but $100,000 could be used elsewhere. This project should be deferred for one year.
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17. D. (Continued)
Mr. Majors explained what could be done if the system goes down. The Town Hall building has four zones and if all four zones went, then there could be a large problem.
Deputy Mayor Havens stated he would support this resolution because if the Town Council waits on this until next year there may not be the money to do it.
Councillor Favreau agreed with Deputy Mayor Havens and feels the Library is highly used and will support the resolution.
Mayor Pelkey stated that the Town would not be saving $100,000 because it would be used some place else and the Library is used by a lot of public.
Will be supporting this resolution.
Councillor McCann made a motion to table this item. Mayor Pelkey seconded the moition; and it was approved on a 5 to 2 vote with Mayor Pelkey, Deputy Mayor Havens, Councillor Bazzano, Councillor Favreau and Councillor McCann voting in favor of tabling this item; and Councillor Delnicki and Councillor Yagaloff in opposition of tabling this item.
Councillor Delnicki made a motion to Suspend the Rules and take next Items 17. M., 17. N., 17. O., 17. P., 17. Q., 17. R., 17. S., 17. T., 17. U., and 17. V. Councillor Bazzano seconded the motion; and it was approved, unanimously.
- Resolution Appropriating $3,000,000 for Public Infrastructure Projects and Authorizing the Issuance of $3,000,000 Bonds of the Town to Meet Said Appropriation and Pending the Issuance Thereof the Making of Temporary Borrowings for Such Purpose, and as more fully described in attached Exhibit B.
Was made by Mayor Pelkey
Seconded by Deputy Mayor Havens
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17. M. (Continued)
Mayor Pelkey stated that the concept behind this program is similar to that of the Citizen Matching Mini-Grant process and would give opportunity to the Town to get matching dollars for projects that receive grant monies but not enough to finish a project.
Mayor Pelkey made a motion to Amend the amount from $3,000,000 to $1,000,000. Deputy Mayor Havens seconded the Amendment.
Answering questions from the Council, Mr. Galligan explained that this referendum would not affect anything that is being voted on tonight. The grant applications that the Town has in place right now that would have been available for matching would have been the Donnelly property, Willard/Waldron/Kelley property and the bridge programs.
Councillor Yagaloff was concerned that the Town is trying to put too many referendums out.
Councillor Delnicki agreed with Councillor Yagaloff and stated that he would not be supporting this referendum.
Councillor Bazzano felt that so many referendums would be overwhelming to the voters and stated he would not be supporting this referendum.
Deputy Mayor Havens felt that this is a really innovative idea, but too many referendums would confuse the voters. There are other referendums of more importance at this point and Deputy Mayor Havens stated he would not support this right now.
Councilor Favreau concurred with Deputy Mayor Havens saying that this is a good idea conceptually and at another time could support but can not support this presently.
Mayor Pelkey explained that when the Citizen Matching Mini-Grant was first proposed there were a lot of people against it and that has been a great program. This program is a step in the same direction. This item could be brought back next year.
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17. M. (Continued)
Mayor Pelkey called for a vote on this Referendum; it failed on a Roll Call vote of 1 to 6 with Mayor Pelkey in favor of approval; and Deputy Mayor Havens, Councillor Bazzano, Councillor Delnicki, Councillor Favreau, Councillor McCann and Councillor Yagaloff voting in opposition of approval.
O. Resolution Appropriating $2,229,000 for the Design and Construction of Upgrades to Dry Pit Sewer Pump Stations in the Town of South Windsor and Authorizing the Issuance of $2,229,000 Bonds of the Town to Meet Said Appropriation and Pending the Issuance Thereof the Making of Temporary Borrowings for Such Purpose, and as more fully described in attached Exhibit C.
Was made by Councillor Favreau
Seconded by Councillor Yagaloff
Councillor Favreau stated that she feels it is very important to have these bonds for pumping stations because they need to be replaced. The Town needs to educate the public more regarding this item.
Councillor Yagaloff stated that his concern is the amount that is being proposed to be bonded and felt that it should be approximately $1.75 million to $1.8 million.
Mr. Galligan stated that these numbers were given to the Town by an Engineer. All of the fees are in this bonded amount.
Councillor Yagaloff made a motion to Amend the amount from $2,229,000 to $1,800,000. Mayor Pelkey seconded the Amendment.
Councillor McCann said that the amount previously proposed is the number that is going to be borrowed, but does not mean it will be the amount used. It is necessary to have the bonded number enough so that the number used is not the more than what is bonded for. Councillor McCann then stated that the concept of stretching payment over a long period is wise fiscal means of funding these pump stations and he stated he would support this referendum.
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17. O. (Continued)
Mayor Pelkey explained that the concept of bonding pump stations is to try to mitigate some of the spikes the Town has seen in billing. This will help keep bills at a lower level. If the referendum does not pass, the Town will be doing one pump station at a time and the bills will go higher.
Council members discussed how this bond would be paid. Mr. Galligan stated that it would be paid for out of the user fee.
Councillor Yagaloff made an Amendment to place in the Resolution “said appropriation to be paid for by the sewer user fees”. Councillor Delnicki seconded the Amendment; and it was approved, unanimously.
Deputy Mayor Havens felt the Town Council should use the figure that was proposed by staff.
After discussions, Councillor Yagaloff withdrew his first Amendment of changing the amount from $2,229,000 to $1,800,000. Mayor Pelkey withdrew his second on that same Amendment.
Councillor Yagaloff made an Amendment to change the amount from $2,229,000 to $1,950,000. Councillor Delnicki seconded the Amendment.
Councillor Favreau concurred with Deputy Mayor Havens statement that the Town Council should use the figure that was proposed by staff.
Councillor Delnicki stated that he would be supporting the Amendment because he feels that the Town will be able to find a contractor for the $1,950,000.
Mayor Pelkey called for a vote on the Amendment; it passed on a Roll Call vote of 5 to 2 with Mayor Pelkey, Councillor Bazzano, Councillor Delnicki, Councillor McCann and Councillor Yagaloff all in favor of the Amendment; and Deputy Mayor Havens and Councillor Favreau in opposition of the Amendment.
Mayor Pelkey called for a vote on the Amended Resolution; it was approved, unanimously.
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17. O. (Continued)
The Amended Resolution to read as follows:
O. Resolution Appropriating $1,950,000 for the Design and Construction of Upgrades to Dry Pit Sewer Pump Stations in the Town of South Windsor, Said Appropriation to be Paid for by the Sewer User Fees, and Authorizing the Issuance of $1,950,000 Bonds of the Town to Meet Said Appropriation and Pending the Issuance Thereof the Making of Temporary Borrowings for Such Purpose, and as more fully describe din attached Exhibit C.
P. Resolution Providing for Referendum of Town Electors
BE IT RESOLVED that the Resolution entitled “Resolution Appropriating $1,950,000 for the Design and Construction of Upgrades to Dry Pit Sewer Pump Stations in the Town of South Windsor and Authorizing the Issuance of $1,950,000 Bonds of the Town to Meet Said Appropriation and Pending the Issuance Thereof the Making of Temporary Borrowings for Such Purpose”, heretofore at this meeting adopted, be submitted to the Town Electors for approval or disapproval at a referendum to be held in conjunction with the general election to be held Tuesday, November 2, 2010, and that the warning of said referendum state the question to be voted upon as follows:
- “Shall the resolution entitled “Resolution Appropriating $1,950,000 for the Design and Construction of Upgrades to Dry Pit Sewer Pump Stations in the Town of South Windsor and authorizing the Issuance of $1,950,000 Bonds of the Town to Meet Said Appropriation and Pending the Issuance Thereof the Making of Temporary Borrowings for Such Purpose” adopted by the Town Council on July 19, 2010, be approved?”
The ballot label for said question will read as follows:
“Shall the resolution appropriating and authorizing bonds in the amount of $1,950,000 for the design and construction of upgrades to dry pit sewer pump stations be approved? YES NO.”
Was made by Councillor McCann
Seconded by Councillor Delnicki
The motion was approved, unanimously
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17. New Business (Continued)
Q. Resolution Appropriating $10,000,000 for Road, Drainage and Intersection Improvements and Authorizing the Issuance of $10,000,000 Bonds of the Town to Meet Said Appropriation and Pending the Issuance Thereof the Making of Temporary Borrowings for Such Purpose, and as more fully described in attached Exhibit D.
Was made by Councillor Yagaloff
Seconded by Mayor Pelkey
Mayor Pelkey stated that given that fact that the capital projects is not being raised to the amount where road work could get done, he felt this should be sent to the voters.
Councillor McCann stated he would not be supporting this item because an amount of $600,000 to $850,000 should be budgeted annually to get maintenance of roads done. The bonded money should not be used for this purpose.
Answering questions from the Council, Mike Gantick, the Director of Public Works explained that by the end of the year one third of the budget from the previous referendum for the roads will have been spent.
Councillor Yagaloff felt the Town Council should be setting money aside each year for road repairs. The Town Council could avoid going out for another $10,000,000 referendum and just use up the past referendum money for road, drainage and intersection improvements.
Mayor Pelkey called for a vote on the Resolution; it failed, unanimously
S. Resolution Appropriating $3,000,000 for Expansion of the Senior Center and Authorizing the Issuance of $3,000,000 Bonds of the Town to Meet Said Appropriation and Pending the Issuance Thereof the Making of Temporary Borrowings for Such Purpose, and as more fully described in attached Exhibit E.
Was made by Deputy Mayor Havens
Seconded by Mayor Pelkey
The motion was approved, unanimously
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17. New Business (Continued)
T. Resolution Providing for Referendum of Town Electors
BE IT RESOLVED that the Resolution entitled “Resolution Appropriating $3,000,000 for Expansion of the Senior Center and Authorizing the Issuance of $3,000,000 Bonds of the Town to Meet Said Appropriation and Pending the Issuance thereof the Making of Temporary Borrowings for Such Purpose, heretofore at this meeting adopted, be submitted to the Town Electors for approval or disapproval at a referendum to be held in conjunction with the general election to be held Tuesday, November 2, 2010, and that the warning of said referendum state the question to be voted upon as follows:
4. “Shall the resolution entitled “Resolution Appropriating $3,000,000 for Expansion of the Senior Center and Authorizing the Issuance of $3,000,000 Bonds of the Town to Meet Said Appropriation and Pending the Issuance Thereof the Making of Temporary Borrowings of Such Purpose” adopted by the Town Council on July 19, 2010, be approved?”
The ballot label for said question will read as follows:
“Shall the resolution appropriating and authorizing bonds in the amount of $3,000,000 for expansion of the Senior Center be approved? YES NO.”
Was made by Councillor Delnicki
Seconded by Councillor McCann
The motion was approved, unanimously
U. Resolution Authorizing the Town Attorney to Draft Explanatory Text for the upcoming Referendums Regarding the Dry Pit Sewer Pump Stations and Expansion of the Senior Center
BE IT RESOLVED that the Town Council hereby authorizes the Town Attorney to draft explanatory text for the upcoming referendums regarding the Dry Pit Sewer Pump Stations and Expansion of the Senior Center.
Was made by Councillor Bazzano
Seconded by Councillor Delnicki
The motion was approved, unanimously
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E. Resolution Accepting the Resignation of Janis Murtha (R) from the Economic Development Commission
BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby accepts with regret, the resignation of Janis Murtha, said resignation to be effective immediately; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council extends its thanks to Janis Murtha for the time she has dedicated to servicing her community by her membership on the Economic Development Commission.
Was made by Councillor Favreau
Seconded by Councillor Delnicki
The motion was approved, unanimously
H. Resolution Authorizing the Town Manager to Enter into a Contract with the Connecticut State Library, State of Connecticut, for an LSTA Grant
BE IT RESOLVED that Matthew B. Galligan, the duly appointed Town Manager is empowered to execute and deliver in the name and on behalf of South Windsor Public Library, a certain contract with the Connecticut State Library, State of Connecticut, for an LSTA grant in the category of Community Needs Assessment.
Was made by Councillor Favreau
Seconded by Councillor Bazzano
The motion was approved, unanimously
I. Resolution Accepting Open Space within the Kilkenney Heights Subdivision
BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby accepts the deed for 6.5 acres of open space within the Kilkenney Heights Subdivision.
Mayor Pelkey made a motion to table this item. Deputy Mayor Havens seconded the motion; and it was approved, unanimously.
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17. New Business (Continued)
L. Resolution Approving a Refund of Taxes to Six (6) South Windsor Taxpayers
BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council approves a refund of property taxes to six (6) South Windsor Taxpayers, the total of said refunds being $600.32, and as more fully described on attached Exhibit A.
Was made by Councillor Yagaloff
Seconded by Councillor McCann
The motion was approved, unanimously
At 10:55 p.m. Mayor Pelkey recessed the Regular Meeting in order to reconvene the Work Session.
Mayor Pelkey made a motion to extend the meeting past 11:00 p.m. in order to finish agenda items. Councillor Bazzano seconded the motion; and it was approved, unanimously.
The Regular Meeting reconvened at 11:30 p.m.
K. Resolution Approving a Tax Assessment Agreement with Evergreen Medical Associates II LLC
WHEREAS, the Town of South Windsor’s Tax Partnership Program, established pursuant to Connecticut General Statutes Section 12-65B, is intended to encourage the development and expansion of qualify businesses in Town through tax and other economic incentives, and is designed to retain and attract businesses that will generate substantial additional tax revenues and employment opportunities for the Town while providing quality goods and services; and
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17. K. (Continued)
WHEREAS, the South Windsor Economic Development Commission recommends, pursuant to said program, that a tax assessment agreement be offered to Evergreen Medical Associates II LLC as an incentive to invest an estimated $6,100,000.00 in total costs including land and building improvements and to construct a new 29,500 square foot Class A Medical Office building at 2600 Tamarack Avenue in South Windsor
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council is pleased to offer a Tax Assessment Agreement between the Town and Evergreen Medical Associates II LLC reducing the amount of the real property assessment of the new facility to be constructed at 2600 Tamarack Avenue, South Windsor, Connecticut, having an estimated assessment of approximately $4,270,000.00 on said new improvements by 50% for a period of five (5) years; therefore the estimated assessed value would be approximately $59,438.40 annually on said new facility for a period of five (5) years, commencing with the Grand List following the date of the Certificate of Occupancy on the new building, unless said assessment is changed by the Town in any future revaluation, in which case, the assessed value of said improvements to the real property shall be
reduced by 50% of said assessed value after revaluation; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council offers Evergreen Medical Associates II LLC this Tax Assessment Agreement upon the condition that the business shall (1) meet the construction cost figures and agree to the estimated assessment figures; (2) continue operations in South Windsor for a minimum of ten (10) years; and (3) maintain its local facilities approximately at a minimum of the currently proposed levels of employment during this 10-year period; and if it fails to meet these conditions, Evergreen Medical Associates II LLC agrees to refund the Town of South Windsor all of the tax savings described herein which the company has received.
Was made by Councillor Bazzano
Seconded by Mayor Pelkey
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17. K. (Continued)
Councillor Bazzano offered an Amendment which would change the period of (5) year to (3) years. Mayor Pelkey seconded the Amendment and it failed on a Roll Call vote of 4 to 3 with Mayor Pelkey, Deputy Mayor Havens, Councillor Bazzano and Councillor Favreau voting in favor of the Amendment; and Councillor McCann, Councillor Delnicki and Councillor Yagaloff voting in opposition to the Amendment.
Mayor Pelkey called for a vote on the Resolution; it failed on a Roll Call vote of 3 to 4 with Mayor Pelkey, Deputy Mayor Havens and Councillor Favreau voting in favor of approval; and Councillor Bazzano, Councillor Delnicki, Councillor McCann and Councillor Yagaloff voting in opposition of approval.
22. Adjournment
At 11:36 p.m. Councillor Delnicki made a motion to adjourn the Regular Meeting. Mayor Pelkey seconded the motion; and it was approved, unanimously.
Respectfully submitted,
Deborah W. Reid, Clerk of the Council
Attachments: Exhibit A, B, C, D, E
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