TOWN COUNCIL
TOWN OF SOUTH WINDSOR
Action Minutes Page 1 March 21, 2011
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 Saud M. Anwar
Councillor Gary Bazzano
Councillor Tom Delnicki
Councillor Janice Favreau
Councillor Kevin McCann
Councillor Cary Prague
Councillor Keith Yagaloff
Also Present: Matthew B. Galligan, Town Manager
7. Adoption of Minutes of Previous Meetings
BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council approves the Minutes of the following Town Council Meetings: Work Session of February 22, 2011; Public Hearing of February 22, 2011; and Regular Meeting of February 22, 2011.
Was made by Councillor Yagaloff
Seconded by Mayor Pelkey
After a short discussion, Mayor Pelkey made a motion to postpone Adoption of Minutes of Previous Meetings to the April 4, 2011 meeting. Councillor Delnicki seconded the motion; and it was approved, unanimously.
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17. New Business
C. Resolution Appointing Hugh Brower (D) to the Greater Hartford Transit District and Postponing Consideration of this Motion until the Town Council’s Next Regularly Scheduled Meeting
BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby appoints Hugh Brower (D) to the Greater Hartford Transit District for a term ending December 12, 2012 and postpones consideration of this motion until the Town Council’s next regularly scheduled meeting.
Was made by Mayor Pelkey
Seconded by Councillor Anwar
The motion was approved, unanimously
D. Resolution Accepting the Resignation of Kyle Zimmer (D) an Alternate to the Inland Wetlands Agency/Conservation Commission
BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby accepts with regret, the resignation of Kyle Zimmer (D) an Alternate to the Inland Wetlands Agency/Conservation Commission, said resignation to be effective immediately; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council extends its thanks to Kyle Zimmer for the time he has dedicated to serving his community by his membership on the Inland Wetlands Agency/Conservation Commission.
Was made by Councillor Anwar
Seconded by Councillor Delnicki
The motion was approved, unanimously
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17. New Business (Continued)
E. Resolution Setting a Time and Place for a Public Hearing on the Proposed General Government Budget for Fiscal Year 2011/2012
BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby sets Monday, April 25, 2011, 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 the proposed General Government Budget for Fiscal Years 2011/2012.
Was made by Councillor Bazzano
Seconded by Councillor Delnicki
The motion was approved, unanimously
F. Resolution Setting a Time and Place for a Public Hearing on the Proposed Board of Education Budget for Fiscal Year 2011/2012
BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby sets Wednesday, April 13, 2011, at 7:00 p.m., Timothy Edwards Middle School, Room Alt. #6, 100 Arnold Way, South Windsor, Connecticut as the time and place for a Public Hearing to receive citizen input on the proposed Board of Education Budget for Fiscal Years 2011/2012
Was made by Deputy Mayor Havens
Seconded by Councillor Mayor Bazzano
The motion was approved, unanimously
G. Resolution Setting a Time and Place for a Public Hearing on the Proposed Water Pollution Control Authority Budget for Fiscal Year 2011/2012
BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby sets Monday, April 25, 2011, at 7:30 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 proposed Water Pollution Control Authority Budget for Fiscal Years 2011/2012.
Was made by Councillor Delnicki
Seconded by Councillor McCann
The motion was approved, unanimously
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17. New Business (Continued)
H. Resolution Authorizing Town Manager, Matthew B. Galligan to Enter into a Technology Services Agreement with the Town of Coventry for information technology services
WHEREAS, Coventry has a need for certain information technology services for the operation of its governmental functions; and
WHEREAS, Coventry does not have the technical systems and personnel in-house necessary to implement a comprehensive information technology systems; and
WHEREAS, South Windsor has the technical systems and personnel to provide Coventry with the information technology services Coventry desires; and
WHEREAS, South Windsor and Coventry desire to reduce/maintain costs through regional collaboration; and
WHEREAS, Coventry would like to utilize the expertise of certain South Windsor personnel and South Windsor is willing to make those personnel available to Coventry for a fee; and
WHEREAS, South Windsor and Coventry would like to set forth its agreements and understandings in writing, as shown in attached Exhibit A
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby authorizes Town Manager, Matthew B. Galligan to enter into a Technology Services Agreement with the Town of Coventry for information technology services.
Was made by Councillor Favreau
Seconded by Councillor Delnicki
Mayor Pelkey made a motion to Amend Exhibit A on page 2, paragraph 2 to eliminate a note that was at the end of the paragraph. Councillor Favreau seconded the motion; and it was approved, unanimously.
Mayor Pelkey called for a vote on the Amended Resolution; it was approved, unanimously.
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17. New Business (Continued)
I. Resolution Approving a Refund of Taxes to Ten (10) South Windsor Taxpayers
BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby approves a refund of property taxes to ten (10) South Windsor Taxpayers, the total of said refund being $2,821.53, and a more fully described on attached Exhibit B.
Was made by Councillor Prague
Seconded by Councillor Bazzano
The motion was approved, unanimously
18. Passage or Ordinance
A. Resolution Adopting an Ordinance Establishing “The Connecticut Studios Project Special Services District”.
BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby postpones adoption of an Ordinance Establishing “The Connecticut Studios Project Special Services District” a copy of which is on file in the Office of the Town Clerk to the April 4, 2011 meeting.
Was made by Councillor McCann
Seconded by Mayor Pelkey
The motion was approved, unanimously
21. Executive Session
At 9:33 p.m. Councillor Favreau made a motion to go into Executive Session to discuss a possible tax assessment agreement for Fed Ex which would result in disclosure of public records or information contained therein which is exempt from disclosure at this time pursuant to Connecticut General Statutes § 1-210(b)(1) and §1-210(b)(5)(B), potential litigation regarding the Bark Park and potential litigation regarding Open Space at the corner of Cornerstone Drive. Councillor Delnicki seconded the motion.
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21. Executive Session (Continued)
Councillor Delnicki then made a motion to add an Item (d) to discuss a possible tax assessment agreement for South Windsor Medical Associates LLC which would result in disclosure of public records or information contained therein which is exempt from disclosure at this time pursuant to Connecticut General Statutes § 1-210(b)(1) and §1-210(b)(5)(B). Councillor McCann seconded the motion; and it was approved, unanimously.
The following individuals went into Executive Session: Mayor Pelkey, Deputy Mayor Havens, Councillor Bazzano, Councillor Anwar, Councillor Delnicki, Councillor Favreau, Councillor Prague, Councillor McCann, Councillor Yagaloff, and Town Manager Matthew B. Galligan.
22. Adjournment
At 11:10 p.m. Mayor Pelkey made a motion to adjourn the Executive Session and Regular Meeting. Councillor McCann seconded the motion; and it was approved, unanimously.
Respectfully submitted,
Deborah W. Reid
Clerk of the Council
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