TOWN COUNCIL
TOWN OF SOUTH WINDSOR
Action Minutes Page 1 September 20, 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
Councillor Gary Bazzano
Councillor Tom Delnicki
Councillor Kathryn Hale
Councillor Kevin McCann
Councillor Cary Prague (arrived at 8:20 p.m.)
Councillor Keith Yagaloff
Members Absent: Councillor Tom Delnicki
Also Present: Matthew B. Galligan, Town Manager
7. Adoption of Minutes of Previous Meeting
BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council approves the Minutes of the following Town Council Meetings: Work Session of September 7, 2010; and Regular Meeting of September 7, 2010.
17. New Business
A. Resolution Accepting the Resignation of N’Marie Crumbie (R) from the Zoning Board of Appeals
BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby accepts, with regret, the resignation of N’Marie Crumbie (R) from the Zoning Board of Appeals, said resignation to be effective immediately; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council extends its thanks to Ms. Crumbie for the time she has dedicated to serving her community by her membership on the Zoning Board of Appeals.
Was made by Councillor Delnicki
Seconded by Councillor Bazzano
The motion was approved, unanimously
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17. New Business (Continued)
B. Resolution Authorizing the Sale or Disposal of Surplus Vehicles
BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby declares the following vehicles to be “surplus equipment” and authorizes Town Manager, Matthew B. Galligan to sell, or otherwise dispose of the following vehicles:
1990 Ford E-350 Econoline Cube Van, VIN #1FDKE37H9LHB89241. Mileage 59,461. Condition: poor. Previously owned by the Board of Education and was declared surplus by the Board of Education on June 21, 2010. Unit #A9067.
2000 Ford Ranger 4 x 4 Pick Up, VIN #1FTZR15X3YTB20829. Mileage 59,000. Condition: poor. Unit #A5040.
2000 Ford E-150 Econoline Van, VIN #1FTRE1429YHAO1056. Mileage 68,000. Condition: poor. Unit #A7139.
1987 Ford Mustang, VIN #1FABP42E5HF207034. Mileage 65,700. Condition: fair-good. Unit #1538.
1984 Miller Paving Box. Serial #382A. Condition: poor.
Was made by Mayor Pelkey
Seconded by Councillor Delnicki
The motion was approved, unanimously
C. Resolution Approving the Transfer of $3,000 from the Contingency Account to the Town Council’s Professional Account
WHEREAS, the Board and Commission Recognition Event began in 1998 and was last held in 2008. After the 2008 “Recognition Event” this item was eliminated from the budget; and
WHEREAS, the South Windsor Town Council wishes to again recognize the volunteers who serve on Boards and Commissions
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17. C. (Continued)
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby approves a transfer of $3,000 from the Contingency Account to the Town Council’s Professional Account to cover expenses associated with the “Recognition Event” honoring Members of Boards and Commissions who have generously volunteered their time to serve the Town of South Windsor.
Was made by Councillor Bazzano
Seconded by Councillor McCann
After a short discussion, Mayor Pelkey made a motion to postpone this Resolution until December 20, 2010 meeting to see if expected revenues come in. Councillor McCann seconded the motion; and it was approved, unanimously.
- Resolution Setting a Time and Place for a Public Hearing to Receive Citizen Input on the Establishment of a Proposed Ordinance, a “Demolition Delay Ordinance”
BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby sets Monday, October 4, 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 “Demolition Delay 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 Hale
Seconded by Yagaloff
Councillor McCann stated that the suggestions on this ordinance at the September 7, 2010 meeting need to be input into the ordinance and he would be voting against putting this ordinance to public hearing until this ordinance is worked on more.
Mayor Pelkey called for a vote on this Resolution; it passed on a Roll Call vote of 6 to 1 with Mayor Pelkey, Councillor Bazzano, Councillor Delnicki, Councillor Hale, Councillor Prague and Councillor Yagaloff all voting in favor of approval and Councillor McCann voting against approval.
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17. New Business (Continued)
E. Resolution Referring the Installation of a Proposed Wireless Communications Facility near Veterans’ Memorial Pool to the Planning and Zoning Commission Pursuant to the Requirements of Section 8-24 of the Connecticut General Statutes
WHEREAS, presently there is no cell phone service or emergency communication service in the area of Pleasant Valley Road; and
WHEREAS, SBA Towers II LLC is proposing to install a wireless communication facility, including a communication tower, antennas, cables and related structures and improvements in the vicinity near Veterans’ Memorial Pool; and
WHEREAS, this wireless communication tower will eliminate the area from having no cell phone reception or emergency communication service; and
WHEREAS, any plan that includes the use of Town property, must first be submitted to the South Windsor Planning and Zoning Commission for a report pursuant to Section 8-24 of the Connecticut General Statues
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the installation of a wireless communications tower be submitted to the South Windsor Planning and Zoning Commission for a report pursuant to Section 8-24 of the Connecticut General Statues.
Mayor Pelkey called for a vote on the Resolution; it was approved, unanimously.
- Resolution Submitting the Proposed Purchase of Approximately 5.5 Acres of Conservation Easements at property located at 682 Main Street (Peck Property) to the Planning and Zoning Commission Pursuant to Section 8-24 of the Connecticut General Statues
WHEREAS, the Open Space Task Force has recommended that the Town of South Windsor purchase conservation easements consisting of approximately 5.5 acres located at 682 Main Street (Peck Property) from the Land Trust Conservation Commission; and
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17. F. (Continued)
WHEREAS, any purchase or property for the Town must first be submitted to the Planning and Zoning Commission for a report pursuant to Section 8-24 of the Connecticut General Statutes
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that Town Manager, Matthew B. Galligan is directed to refer the proposed purchase of conservation easements consisting of approximately 5.5 acres located at 682 Main Street (Peck Property) from the Land Trust Conservation Commission to the Planning and Zoning Commission pursuant to Section 8-24 of the Connecticut General Statues.
Was made by Councillor Yagaloff
Seconded by Mayor Pelkey
After a lengthy discussion regarding the wording in the resolution, Councillor McCann made an Amendment to the Resolution to take out “from the Land Trust Conservation Commission”. Councillor Yagaloff accepted the Amendment as a “Friendly Amendment”.
The Resolution to read as follows:
WHEREAS, the Open Space Task Force has recommended that the Town of South Windsor purchase conservation easements consisting of approximately 5.5 acres located at 682 Main Street (Peck Property); and
WHEREAS, any purchase of property for the Town must first be submitted to the Planning and Zoning Commission for a report pursuant to Section 8-24 of the Connecticut General Statutes
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that Town Manager, Matthew B. Galligan is directed to refer the proposed purchase of conservation easements consisting of approximately 5.5 acres located at 682 Main Street (Peck Property) to the Planning and Zoning Commission pursuant to Section 8-24 of the Connecticut General Statues.
Mayor Pelkey called for a vote on the Resolution; it passed on a Roll Call vote of 6 to 0 with Councillor Hale abstaining.
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17. New Business (Continued)
- Resolution Referring the Possible Sale of Excess Property Located at 765 Sullivan Avenue to the Planning and Zoning Commission Pursuant to Section 8-24 of the Connecticut General Statutes
BE IT RESOLVED that the possible sale of excess property located at 765 Sullivan Avenue, which is not needed for the construction of a fire station at said location, at a price and in accordance with any and all terms and conditions as may be presented to, and approved by the Town Council, be referred to the South Windsor Planning and Zoning Commission for consideration in accordance with the requirements of Section 8-24 of the Connecticut General Statutes.
Was made by Councillor Hale
Seconded by Councillor Yagaloff
The motion was approved, unanimously
H. Resolution Approving the Transfer of $21,496.24 from the Contingency Account to the Registrar of Voters Budget
BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby approves a transfer of $21,496.24 from the Contingency Account to various Registrar of Voters Accounts (per the attached Exhibit B), to cover the cost of the Democratic and Republican primaries held on August 10, 2010.
Was made by Councillor Delnicki
Seconded by Councillor McCann
The motion was approved, unanimously
I. Resolution Approving the Transfer of $8,975.00 from the Contingency Account to the Information Technologies Professional Account
BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby approves a transfer of $8,975.00 from the Contingency Account to the Information Technologies Professional Account to cover the cost of implementing MUNIS Citizen Self Service Web Portal.
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17. I. (Continued)
Was made by Councillor Prague
Seconded by Councillor Hale
Mayor Pelkey made a motion to postpone this Resolution until the October 18, 2010 meeting. Councillor Delnicki seconded the motion; and it was approved, unanimously.
22. Adjournment
At 9:35 p.m. Councillor Prague made a motion to adjourn the Regular Meeting. Councillor Hale seconded the motion; and it was approved, unanimously.
Respectfully submitted,
Deborah W. Reid
Clerk of the Council
Attachments:
Demolition Delay Ordinance – Exhibit A
Registrar of Voters – costs of primaries – Exhibit B
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