TOWN COUNCIL
TOWN OF SOUTH WINDSOR
Minutes Page 1 July 18, 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 Tom Delnicki
Councillor Janice Favreau
Councillor Kevin McCann
Councillor Cary Prague
Councillor Keith Yagaloff
Members Absent: Councillor Gary Bazzano
Also Present: Chief Matthew Reed, Acting Town Manager
5. Public Input
Mr. Robert Pellegatto, 128 Chapel Road came before the Town Council and voiced concern with South Windsor taxpayers paying a fee for those who are delinquent on taxes. There should be a method where those who are delinquent on taxes pay the fee, not everyone.
6. Environmental Health & Safety Message
Councillor Favreau reminded residents that electronic devices should not be put out with their regular trash. There is no longer curb side pick up for electronic devices. These items are recycled four times per year on a scheduled date in the rear parking lot of the South Windsor Town Hall. The next electronic recycling event will be held on September 10, 2011.
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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 July 5, 2011; and Regular Meetings of March 21, 2011 and July 5, 2011.
Was made by Councillor Anwar
Seconded by Councillor Yagaloff
Councillor Favreau stated that there are two corrections on the Work Session of July 5, 2011. One is under Item 6. A. it says “Historic District Commission” and should say “Human Relations Commission”; and the other is under Item 6. C. where Commissioner Favreau’s name is spelled wrong.
Mayor Pelkey called for a vote on the motion; it was approved, unanimously.
None
9. Communications from Officers and Boards Directly Responsible to Council
None
- Communications and Reports from Town Manager
Chief Reed reported on the following:
- Reminded residents of South Windsor to lock their doors, first floor windows and cars at night.
- Street lights are paid for whether they are on or off. If anyone has a street light that is not working, please inform the Police Department or go onto C L & P’s website.
- The Town is updating our Heart Safe Community status.
- Mr. Dennis Sheridan, Director of Human Services used the AED at the Community Center to save the life of a resident who collapsed.
- Lieutenant Richard Riggs was promoted to Deputy Chief.
- Sergeant Richard Watrous will be promoted to Lieutenant on July 31, 2011.
- Agent Kristian Lindstrom will be promoted to Sergeant on July 31, 2011.
- Captain Tom Hart will be retiring in August.
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10. Communications and Reports from Town Manager
Mr. Mike Gantick, Director of Public Works came before the Town Council and stated that the Town of Ellington contacted South Windsor to inform us that they will be re-paving their portion of Grant Road and Woodmar Circle so it was thought that South Windsor should take the opportunity to re-pave our portion of those roads so the entire roadway will be re-paved. There is approximately 160 feet on Woodmar Circle and 400 feet on Grant Road. These were not roads that were on Public Work’s list but they are certainly roads that are up for future paving and South Windsor could take this opportunity to save some costs. The cost to do this project is approximately $18,000. Funds from crack sealing projects could be used to repair these roads.
Mayor Pelkey questioned how much more would it cost if South Windsor’s roads were done separately?
Mr. Gantick stated that there is a charge for moving equipment from site to site which is approximately $300.00 to $600.00 depending upon the distance.
Councillor Prague felt that the Town Council should not micromanaging staff and felt that if the funds are in the budget, then there is no reason to bring this item forward to the Town Council.
Answering questions from Councillor McCann, Mr. Gantick stated that the Mountain View Subdivision were overlaid about four years ago, which Grant Road is a part of that subdivision, but was not done with the rest of the area.
Councillor Delnicki requested that Chief Crombie report in writing what the impact of the $10,000 reduction to the Volunteer Fire Department’s budget would consist of and if there would have to be reductions in any other area of the budget to cover this grant reduction.
Councillor Delnicki voiced concerns about the PLA Agreement for the Connecticut Studios project. The main concern is that the Council has been told that there can not be a statement in the agreement allowing South Windsor to have a certain number or percentage of residents to be hired by Connecticut Studios. Councillor Delnicki stated that when he has voted on different items regarding the Connecticut Studios, he had voted in favor because it was his understanding that a certain number or percentage of residents would be hired for various positions.
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10. Communications and Reports from Town Manager
Mayor Pelkey suggested that the Town Council have the Union Labor Representative comment about the PLA Agreement and see where the unions stand on this issue.
Councillor Yagaloff requested that the Town Manager send an update to the Town Council on the Connecticut Studios project because Councillor Yagaloff thought that the project would already be going out to bond.
Councillor Anwar stated he felt it is a good idea to go out for another appraisal on the old firehouse. Councillor Anwar then thanked Mr. Gantick for the dvd of roads that need different type work performed, it was good to be able to visualize. The Town Council needs to identify ways to help maintain roads in South Windsor.
Councillor Prague stated that if the appraisal for the old firehouse comes in much lower, the Council will have to discuss the next step that would need to be taken. Councillor Prague informed the Council that the printer running the tax bills had a mechanical failure and there was a variety of problems with the tax bills due to this issue. The problem has been rectified and the tax bills are still due on July 1st and should be received no later than July 31st.
Answering questions from the Council, Mayor Pelkey stated that the Capital Improvement Program Policy will be worked on in September. Mayor Pelkey also informed that the Council that the South Windsor Kennel Club is fine with the misunderstandings that occurred regarding the scheduling of Nevers Road Pavilion.
- Reports from Standing Committees
None
12. Reports of Temporary Committees
None
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13. Communications and Petitions from Council
Mayor Pelkey announced that there will be a grand opening held on Thursday, July 21, 2011 for Ticket Network at 1:00 p.m.
The Town of South Windsor has received a check in the amount of $47,452 from CIRMA. This check is a dividend check for South Windsor’s membership with CIRMA.
14. Public Participation
Mr. Larry Torff, 521 Quarry Brook Drive came forward and thanked the Town staff for updating the website of road maintenance. Mr. Torff then reviewed the problems he felt were in the resolution titled “Resolution Directing the Town’s Bond Council to Draft the Text Required for a $5,000,000 Referendum Question Concerning and Limited to the Reconstruction of Roads in the Avery Heights Neighborhood”. Mr. Torff stated he does not feel this is the right time to have another road referendum.
15. Consent Agenda
None
16. Unfinished Business
A. Resolution Authorizing the Collector of Revenue to Recover Administration Costs for Reporting of Motor Vehicle Tax Delinquencies (postponed from the July 5, 2011 meeting)
WHEREAS, the Collector of Revenue has found that the reporting of motor vehicle and snowmobile tax delinquencies to the Department of Motor Vehicles and the reporting thereafter of payments on account thereof the Department of Motor Vehicles, all pursuant to General Statutes 14-33, carry an administrative cost to the Town estimated at $5.00 for each such delinquency; and
WHEREAS, in past years, the Town of South Windsor, Tax Collector has been charged a total of $4,700.00 per year by the Department of Motor Vehicles for this service; and
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16. A. (Continued)
WHEREAS, the Tax Collector’s Office has just been notified that this charge is being increased to $6,100.00; and
WHEREAS, the Collector of Revenue believes that the Town of South Windsor, Tax Collector’s Office should charge a $5.00 fee for each such reported delinquency
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby authorizes the Collector of Revenue to receive from each taxpayer whose motor vehicle taxes were delinquent and whose delinquency was reported to the Commissioner of Motor Vehicles a fee of $5.00 for each such reported delinquency, in addition to the delinquent taxes and all interest.
Was made by Councillor McCann
Seconded by Mayor Pelkey
Mayor Pelkey made a motion to postpone this resolution until the Town Attorney reviews this issue further. Councillor McCann seconded the motion; and it was approved, unanimously.
17. New Business
A. Resolution Approving the Transfer of $7,800 from the Contingency Account to the Town Manager’s Professional Account
BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby approves a transfer of $7,800 from the Contingency Account to the Town Manager’s Professional Account to cover the purchase of defibrillators for Nevers Road Park at the Pavilion, Rye Street Park, the Little League Complex and Rotary Field
Was made by Mayor Pelkey
Seconded by Councillor McCann
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17. A. (Continued)
Mayor Pelkey felt that having defibrillators on site at Town facilities is important for crucial moments, as seen at the Community Center when an individual had a heart attack recently. Mayor Pelkey hoped he would get the support of the Council on this item.
Councillor McCann felt this is an excellent idea to add defibrillators to South Windsor’s park facilities in Town. The Town Council had previously put defibrillators in all public buildings as well as all school buildings. Councilor McCann questioned if sports groups in Town have been approached who use facilities in Town to see if they are willing to contribute towards the cost of these defibrillators or towards the training for the use of them.
Mayor Pelkey stated that is is his understanding that the Ambulance Corp. will provide training.
Councillor McCann suggested that defibrillators be added to the Trainers first aid kits at the Middle School and High School.
Councillor Anwar stated he would be supporting this resolution and feels it is an excellent idea which saves lives. Councillor Anwar questioned if there is another account money can be taken from to purchase the defibrillators other than the Contingency Account?
Mayor Pelkey explained that he had suggested using a portion of the funds received from CIRMA, but basically Contingency is used to purchase items that are not covered by the budget.
Council members discussed where the AED machines would be housed at the different locations after they are purchased. Chief Reed explained that this issue will be discussed between himself and Ray Favreau. It will also be discussed who these AED’s will be available to because they will be locked up and some sports teams do not have access to the different structures on site.
Councillor Prague encouraged residents that use Nevers Road fields to consider purchasing a shed that could be used for a concession booth and storage. Water and electricity would have to be brought to the site.
Mayor Pelkey called for a vote on the motion; it was approved, unanimously.
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17. New Business (Continued)
B. Resolution Authorizing Town Manager, Matthew B. Galligan to Execute and Deliver Any and All Documents Deemed to be Necessary or Appropriate to the State of Connecticut, Department of Emergency Management and Homeland Security on behalf of the Town of South Windsor
BE IT RESOLVED that the Town of South Windsor may enter into with and deliver to the State of Connecticut, Department of Emergency Management and Homeland Security any and all documents which it deems necessary or appropriate; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Matthew B. Galligan, Town Manager of the Town of South Windsor is authorized and directed to execute and deliver any and all documents on behalf of the Town of South Windsor and to do and perform all acts and things which he deems to be necessary or appropriate to carry out the terms of such documents, including, but not limited to, executing and delivering all agreements and documents contemplated by such documents.
Was made by Councillor Delnicki
Seconded by Councillor Prague
Chief Reed explained that it is his understanding that this action has taken place every year. Each year Capital Region Council of Governments manages a relatively large sum of money for the Capital Region for the homeland security initiatives. All of the communities are joined together on teams to decide how this money should be spent. This particular money is the 2010 Federal Homeland Security Grant money which totals a little more than $3,000,000 and that group comes up with a list of ideas of how this money should be spent. The group then prioritizes the money and they then work through the grant to actually fund different projects. Over the years, South Windsor have benefited along with our neighbors around the capital region. There have been a number of projects funded through this
money. By entering into this Memorandum of Agreement, South Windsor is basically telling CRCOG that South Windsor will participate actively in the housing of equipment and helping determine how the money should be spent.
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17. B. (Continued)
Answering questions from the Council, Chief Reed explained that South Windsor has benefitted tremendously in the capital region. The funds are used for equipment that no community on its own would ever be able to purchase. South Windsor is in the process of replacing the mobile command post with a larger mobile command post that will be used for this region.
Councillor Yagaloff stated that the resolution needs more language in it to clarify what documents are being signed and made a motion to amend the resolution. After paragraph one where is says deemed to be necessary or appropriate, add in “for the Memorandum of Agreement regarding use of Federal Fiscal Year 2010 State Homeland Security Grand Fund”. Also insert the same language in the second paragraph after deems to be necessary or appropriate.
Mayor Pelkey stated that this can be a friendly amendment to the resolution.
The resolution to read as follows with the approved friendly amendment:
BE IT RESOLVED that the Town of South Windsor may enter into with and deliver to the State of Connecticut, Department of Emergency Management and Homeland Security any and all documents which it deems necessary or appropriate for the “Memorandum of Agreement Regarding use of Federal Fiscal Year 2010 State Homeland Security Grant Funding”; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Matthew B. Galligan, Town Manager of the Town of South Windsor is authorized and directed to execute and deliver any and all documents on behalf of the Town of South Windsor and to do and perform all acts and things which he deems to be necessary or appropriate to carry out the terms of the “Memorandum of Agreement Regarding use of Federal Fiscal Year 2010 State Homeland Security Grant funding”, including, but not limited to, executing and delivering all agreements and documents contemplated by such documents.
Mayor Pelkey called for a vote on the motion; it was approved, unanimously.
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17. New Business (Continued)
C. Resolution Authorizing $85,000 from Capital Non-Recurring for the Completion of the Energy Management System Upgrade at the Library
WHEREAS, on July 6, 2010 the Town council held a Public Hearing for the use of Capital Non-Recurring funds for a new Library Energy Management System; and
WHEREAS, on August 2, 2010 the Town Council approved the expenditure of $15,000 from Capital Non-Recurring for the engineering design of the Library Energy Management System upgrade; and
WHEREAS, the current Energy Management System has experienced twenty-three emergency service calls in the last eighteen months and is no longer reliable and needs to be replaced; and
WHEREAS, the engineering design has been completed and it is expected to cost $85,000 to complete the construction phase of the Energy Management System
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby approves the expenditure of the remaining $85,000 project funds from the Capital Non-Recurring account to complete the construction phase of the Library EMS project.
Was made by Councillor Yagaloff
Seconded by Mayor Pelkey
Answering questions from the Council, Mr. Majors explained that there were twenty-three service calls on the Library Energy Management System that were covered by the maintenance service contract. The service contract will expire next year. All of the service calls were emergency calls for the system and none of them would be related to a new system. Mr. Majors reviewed with the Council what the cost of $85,000 would consist of. When there are service calls on off hours of operation, the technician works under the service agreement so it does not cost the Town any money. It is necessary at this
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17. C. (Continued)
time to replace the old system. The newer system uses an open protocol which means any device can communicate with any other device, unlike the current system. The cost of $85,000 for the new system is an estimate by the Engineering firm who did the design for the system.
Deputy Mayor Havens stated that he feels Mr. Majors would not be here unless it was necessary. Deputy Mayor Havens stated he would be supporting this resolution.
Councillor McCann stated that two months ago the Town Council passed a budget and this item was not part of that budget. Mayor Pelkey explained that the $85,000 is coming out of the Capital Non-Recurring Account, the funds are there from prior budgets. Councillor McCann felt that the Town could better use those funds for road resurfacing in Town.
Councillor Yagaloff made an amendment to say up to $85,000 and subject to the Town Manager bringing bid results back for approval by the Town Council. Deputy Mayor Havens seconded the motion; and it was approved, unanimously.
The amended resolution to read as follows:
WHEREAS, on July 6, 2010 the Town council held a Public Hearing for the use of Capital Non-Recurring funds for a new Library Energy Management System; and
WHEREAS, on August 2, 2010 the Town Council approved the expenditure of $15,000 from Capital Non-Recurring for the engineering design of the Library Energy Management System upgrade; and
WHEREAS, the current Energy Management System has experienced twenty-three emergency service calls in the last eighteen months and is no longer reliable and needs to be replaced; and
WHEREAS, the engineering design has been completed and it is expected to cost $85,000 to complete the construction phase of the Energy Management System
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17. C. (Continued)
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby approves the expenditure of up to $85,000 of the remaining project funds from the Capital Non-Recurring account to complete the construction phase of the Library EMS project and directs town Manager, Matthew B. Galligan to bring back bid results to the Town Council for final approval.
Answering further questions from the Council, Mr. Gantick came forward and stated that the contents in the Library are quite a large investment. The system is on borrowed time, so Mr. Gantick felt that at this time it is more important to get this project done then to get roads done.
Mr. Scott Roberts, Director of Information Technologies came before the Town Council and explained that it is being proposed to bury a hard cable between the Town Hall and the Library. There are a variety of ways to connect the Library network to the Town Hall, but the hard cable is being chosen because the Town is trying to offer more services to the Library above and beyond the HVAC program. The Friends Room at the Library will become a more multi-purpose room by connecting the Library to the network for the band width audio and streamlining videos.
Councillor Delnicki voiced concern with the statement that it is felt to be more important to upgrade this system then it is to pave roads throughout Town.
Mayor Pelkey called for a vote on the motion; it was approved, unanimously.
D. Resolution Authorizing the Town Manager to Enter into a Contract with the Connecticut Commission on Culture and Tourism for a $9,250 Grant-in-Aid
BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council authorizes Town Manager, Matthew B. Galligan to enter into a contract between the “State Historic Preservation Office of the Connecticut Commission on Culture and Tourism” and the Town of South Windsor for a $9,250 Historic Preservation Grant-in-Aid to the South Windsor Historic District Commission; and
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17. D. (Continued)
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that said $9,250 Grant is awarded to assist the Commission in conducting the third phase of its historic and architectural resource inventory of the buildings located in Town.
Was made by Councillor Delnicki
Seconded by Mayor Pelkey
Ms. Ginny Macro, Chairperson of the Historic District Commission explained that the grant is for Phase III of the historic and architectural resource inventory of the buildings located in Town. Phase I consisted of 156 properties on Main Street. Phase II consisted of 100 properties located east of Main Street; and south of Sullivan Avenue and Buckland Road. Phase III will consist of 63 properties located east of Main Street; and north of Sullivan Avenue and Buckland Road. The remainder of the funds of $400 will be used for the printing process. Copies of the previous two studies are located in the Public Library, Wood Library, Town Clerk, Historical Society, the Planning Department and the Building Department.
Mayor Pelkey stated that basically this resolution is authorizing the Town Manager to enter into an agreement with the State to accept the grant of $9,250 to do the final phase of the historic documentation of the historic buildings in Town.
Deputy Mayor Havens felt that preserving the history of South Windsor is very important.
Answering questions from the Council, Ms. Macro explained that this grant will cover the cost of the final phase of the inventory of buildings for historic value outside of the historic district.
Councillor McCann voiced concern about going forward with funding an inventory and study that could restrict the use of people’s property outside of the historic district.
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17. D. (Continued)
Councillor Yagaloff stated that he does not feel the Town Council would ever impose on the resident of the Town a restriction on the use of their private real property to the extent that there is no benefit. Councillor Yagaloff stated that he see’s this survey as a benefit to the Town because in the Demolition Delay Ordinance historic properties were identified by age. Now having this survey, historic properties can be identified correctly and not just by age. The Town Council, in the future, will have to review the Demolition Delay Ordinance for changes.
Ms. Macro felt that the Demolition Delay Ordinance has other problems that will also need to be addressed.
Mayor Pelkey called for a vote on the motion; it passed on a Roll Call vote of 7 to 1 with Councillor McCann voting in opposition to approval.
E. Resolution Authorizing the Town Manager, Matthew B. Galligan, to Sign and Execute Agreements and Contracts for a Grant to Support the Demand Responsive Transportation Program
BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby authorizes Town Manager, Matthew B. Galligan to sign and execute agreements and contracts, along with all necessary agreement/contract documents, on behalf of the Town of South Windsor with the Department of Transportation of the State of Connecticut for a grant to support the Demand Responsive Transportation Program at the Department of Human Services.
Was made by Deputy Mayor Havens
Seconded by Councillor Favreau
The motion was approved, unanimously
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17. New Business (Continued)
F. Resolution Directing the Town’s Bond Counsel to Draft the Text Required for a $5,000,000 Referendum Question Concerning and Limited to the Reconstruction of Roads in the Avery Heights Neighborhood
WHEREAS, on November 8, 2006 a $10,000,000 referendum question regarding major road, culvert and bridge projects was overwhelmingly approved with 69% voting in favor of the question; and
WHEREAS, all $10,000,000 from that referendum question has been used or identified for specific projects that are completed or in the works; and
WHEREAS, the Public Works Department has recently compiled an updated priority list of various major road projects that should be addressed in the next two years and were not part of the prior $10,000,000 referendum; and
WHEREAS, these projects require some upfront design, engineering and planning before they can begin, often taking a year or more to complete; and
WHEREAS, the prior referendum question was very open ended as to what projects would be done and in what order the Town Council wishes to provide the voters with a more detailed project plan
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Town Council hereby directs the Town’s Bond Counsel to draft the text required for a $5,000,000 referendum question concerning and limited to the reconstruction of roads in the Avery Heights neighborhood; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a resolution along with the corresponding bonding text be drafted for Town Council review no later than August 22, 2011 and once drafted it be distributed to the Town Council for review no later than August 26, 2011.
Was made by Mayor Pelkey
Seconded by Councillor Favreau
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17. F. (Continued)
Mayor Pelkey informed the Council and public that the percentages in the resolution were given to him from the Town Clerk. Some how the Town Council has to find ways to get roads done in Town. Mayor Pelkey stated he would much rather have funds in the Capital Projects to take care of roads every year but since that is not possible at this time, Mayor Pelkey feels this proposal needs Council’s approval. The focus in this resolution is to take care of roads in the Avery Heights neighborhood. These roads are in deplorable condition, as shown in a slide show. This resolution is to make a decision whether or not to go to referendum and it is the Town Council’s responsibility and duty to give the voter’s a choice. If this resolution passes, the voter’s of South Windsor
will have the opportunity to decide whether these roads are done or not.
Councillor Anwar suggested that in the first paragraph “overwhelmingly” be taken out and “with 69% voting” be taken out.
Mayor Pelkey stated he would accept these modifications as a friendly amendment.
Councillor Favreau stated she would support this resolution because the Town needs to get roads done.
Councillor Yagaloff stated that this referendum is specific to one neighborhood and there will probably only be 200 votes in favor of this, and the others will vote against it because it is not their neighborhood. Do not feel comfortable supporting this resolution at this time.
Mayor Pelkey felt that the public would look at the referendum as roads that need to be done in Town. This would relieve some of the pressure on the general budget.
Deputy Mayor Havens stated that there is no question that the roads at Avery Heights need to be done, but at this time due to the economy Deputy Mayor stated he could not support this resolution.
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17. F. (Continued)
Answering questions from the Council, Mr. Gantick stated that the roads in the Avery Heights subdivision are part of the overall plan. These roads in the last eight years have deteriorated and are beyond just repairing.
Councillor Delnicki stated that he would not be supporting this resolution because at this time residents can’t afford this.
Mayor Pelkey called for a vote on this motion; it failed on a Roll Call vote of 3 to 5 with Mayor Pelkey, Councillor Anwar and Councillor Favreau voting in favor of approval; and Deputy Mayor Havens, Councillor Bazzano, Councillor Delnicki, Councillor Prague, and Councillor Yagaloff voting in opposition of approval.
G. Resolution Approving a Refund of Taxes to Fifteen (15) South Windsor Taxpayers
BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town cCuncil hereby approves a refund of property taxes to fifteen (15) South Windsor Taxpayers, the total of said refund being $50,434.87, and as more fully described on attached Exhibit A.
Was made by Favreau
Seconded by Deputy Mayor Havens
The motion was approved, unanimously
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18. Passage of Ordinance
A. Resolution Adopting an Amendment to Ordinance #152, “Patriotic Commission”
BE IT RESOLVED that, in order to have the membership of the Patriotic Commission remain non-partisan, the South Windsor Town Council hereby adopts an Amendment to Ordinance #152, “Patriotic Commission” said Ordinance more fully described in attached Exhibit B., a copy of which is on file in the Office of the Town Clerk.
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18. A. (Continued)
Was made by Councillor Prague
Seconded by Councillor McCann
Councillor Prague stated he would be supporting this Ordinance. Councillor Prague stated he feels having 10 people on the Patriotic Commission is important and feels making the Commission non-partisan will help the Commission find more individuals to choose from to serve on this Commission.
Councillor Yagaloff stated he would be supporting this Ordinance and felt that having five democrats and five republicans would keep the Commission non-partisan.
Mayor Pelkey called for a vote on this motion; it was approved, unanimously
19. Communications and Petitions from Council (Continued)
None
20. Communications and Reports from Town Manager (Continued)
None
21. Executive Session
None
22. Adjournment
At 10:43p.m. Deputy Mayor Havens made a motion to adjourn the Regular Meeting. Councillor Favreau seconded the motion; and it was approved, unanimously.
Respectfully submitted,
Deborah W. Reid, Clerk of the Council
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