TOWN COUNCIL
TOWN OF SOUTH WINDSOR
Minutes Page 1 January 17, 2012
TOWN COUNCIL – Regular Meeting
Council Chambers – South Windsor Town Hall
1. Call Meeting to Order
Mayor Delnicki called the Regular Meeting to order at 8:03 p.m.
4. Roll Call
Members Present: Mayor Tom Delnicki
Deputy Mayor Gary Bazzano
Councillor Saud M. Anwar
Councillor Cindy Beaulieu
Councillor Ed Havens
Councillor Kevin McCann
Councillor Cary Prague
Councillor Janice Snyder
Councillor Keith Yagaloff
Also Present: Matthew B. Galligan, Town Manager
The Regular Meeting was recessed at 8:06 p.m. in order to finish the Work Session agenda. The Regular Meeting reconvened at 9:44 p.m.
5. Public Input
Mr. Larry Torff, 521 Quarry Brook Drive came forward and stated that he feels the appropriation for the $8,000,000 being used for the debris management should have gone to referendum or there should have at least been a public hearing regarding this issue. Mr. Torff also felt that the Board of Education should be asked to cut back and share in this cost. The Town should not be paying for debris management for ten years. The Town Council should demonstrate leadership by incorporating spending cuts, using fund balance and a small tax increase if necessary. No bonding should be used for the debris management which is an expense, not an investment.
Ms. Mary Etter, Director of the South Windsor Public Library came forward to announce that the South Windsor Voices II will hold another project which will consist of a book of short stores that will talk about school experiences. The book will be published in the spring of 2013. The Town website will have guidelines and the deadline for submitting school memories will be October 17, 2012.
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6. Environmental Health & Safety Message
Councillor Anwar reminded the public and Council that January is Radon Awareness Month. Radon is a gas which is silent and is in our homes and if it is above a certain amount, especially in the basement area, it can actually lead to lung cancer. There are risks associated with exposure to radon and it is a good time to have radon levels assessed in everyone’s home.
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: Regular Meeting of January 3, 2012.
Was made by Councillor McCann
Seconded by Councillor Snyder
The motion was approved, unanimously.
None
Mayor Delnicki made a motion to Suspend the Rules in order to bring Item 18. A. forward for consideration. Deputy Mayor Bazzano seconded the motion; and it was approved, unanimously.
18. Passage of Ordinance
A. Resolution Adopting an Amendment to Ordinance #192 – Patriotic Commission
BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby adopts an Amendment to Ordinance #192 – Patriotic Commission, 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 Snyder
Seconded by Deputy Mayor Bazzano
Councillor Yagaloff stated that the Patriotic Commission wanted all of the terms the same. They wanted half of the members to expire one year and the rest of the Commission a different year.
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18. A. (Continued)
Deputy Mayor Bazzano explained that the terms are all different and Mr. Asplund talked about making all of the terms (year expiring) the same. Presently the resolution extends the expiration dates to December 31st of the year in which the term expires. To change the terms to all be the same there would have to be another public hearing.
Councillor McCann felt the Town Council should go forward and stated that there is advantage to having staggered terms.
Mayor Delnicki called for a vote on the Resolution; it was approved, unanimously.
9. Communications from Officers and Boards Directly Responsible to Council
None
10. Communications and Reports from Town Manager
Mr. Galligan reported on the following items
- The State has never updated their Plan of Conservation & Development and DEEP is saying that when the Town develops our plan, it has to match the State plan. There are some hearings that are going on and the Town is working to make sure that during these regional meetings with OPM that the Towns maps and designations are being incorporated into the State’s Plan.
- The Two Storm Panel and the Witt Report have been reviewed and recommendations in those reports in dealing with municipalities have been implemented.
- During debris management and removal, the Town of South Windsor has removed hangers, trimmed trees and taken leaners down where other Town’s have not. There are areas that FEMA will be reimbursing 100%. The Town has an appointment on January 26, 2012 with FEMA to talk about the rest of the areas.
- The bids for the high school accessibility modifications came in better than expected.
- The Fleet Services Manager will be retiring. The Council has received examples of critical duties of the Fleet Services Manager. There has not been any decision on whether this position will be replaced or not. Mr. Galligan explained that he will review this issue and get back to the Council.
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10. Communications and Reports from Town Manager (Continued)
Mr. Galligan explained to the Council that If funds from the Contingency Account are not spent, those funds go back into fund balance. You can’t bring an appropriation over from year to year without having an encumbrance, an order or a capital.
Deputy Mayor Bazzano requested to get a breakdown of what has actually been spent out of Contingency.
Answering questions from the Council Mr. Galligan explained that the two individuals hired for the Fire Department were done prior to the hiring freeze.
Deputy Mayor Bazzano stated that he does not see a need for that Supervisor at the Garage and would like the Town Manager to take a close look if that position is necessary. Deputy Mayor Bazzano then requested that the Town Manager get a list from CRCOG or CCM on all of the Town’s that were impacted by Storm Alfred and see what they had picked up.
Mr. Galligan explained why he recommended paying for the debris management with notes and bonds because it will have little to no affect on the taxpayers.
Councillor Beaulieu explained that the Audit Committee meeting was held and it was an excellent audit. In discussions that followed, there are opportunities for efficiencies within the different areas of the Town. There will be a joint meeting with different areas of the Town and the Board of Education.
Councillor Yagaloff stated that the Audit Committee voted to recommend to the Council that the Town continue with the current auditor for another two year period. There would be a flat rate for the first year and then a 3% increase for the second year.
Mr. Galligan explained that the Ambulance Corps. could not meet at tonight’s meeting because they had training. The Ambulance Corps. would be able to come to the next Town Council meeting. Councillor Yagaloff felt that a meeting should be set to discuss the Ambulance Corps. and it should be after an Executive Session. Mr. Galligan recommended that the Council hold a Special Meeting to discuss this issue.
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10. Communications and Reports from Town Manager (Continued)
Councillor Yagaloff then requested that the Town Manager get for the Council a breakdown of the Pollution Control labor overtime of 21,645 and the equipment of $80,000 associated with the Storm Alfred cleanup.
Mr. Galligan reported on some of the costs that FEMA will reimburse.
11. Reports from Standing Committees
None
12. Reports of Temporary Committees
None
13. Communications and Petitions from Council
Deputy Mayor Bazzano explained that he has been working with the Mayor to put the Fields Committee together. Deputy Mayor Bazzano then explained that he will be brining forward a discussion on creating a 10th member on the Park & Recreation Commission just like what happened with the Patriotic Commission.
Mayor Delnicki reported that he had attended an Eagle Scout ceremony for Joseph Sica.
14. Public Participation
None
15. Consent Agenda
Councillor Anwar made a motion to approve Agenda Items 17. C., through 17. R. as the Consent Agenda. Councillor Snyder seconded the motion; and it was approved, unanimously.
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17. New Business
* C. Resolution Reappointing George Caye (D) to the Park & Recreation Commission 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 reappoints George Caye (D) to the Park & Recreation Commission for a term ending November 30, 2015 and postpones consideration of this motion until the Town Council’s next regularly scheduled meeting.
(Approved by Consent Agenda)
* D. Resolution Reappointing Daniel Rezende (D) to the Park & Recreation Commission 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 reappoints Daniel Rezende (D) to the Park & Recreation Commission for a term ending November 30, 2015 and postpones consideration of this motion until the Town Council’s next regularly scheduled meeting.
(Approved by Consent Agenda)
* E. Resolution Reappointing Nilofer Haider (D) to the Human Relations Commission 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 reappoints Nilofer Haider (D) to the Human Relations Commission for a term ending November 30, 2014 and postpones consideration of this motion until the Town Council’s next regularly scheduled meeting.
(Approved by Consent Agenda)
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17. New Business (Continued)
* F. Resolution Reappointing Linda Jeski (D) to the Human Relation Commission 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 reappoints Linda Jeski (D) to the Human Relations Commission for a term ending November 30, 2014 and postpones consideration of this motion until the Town Council’s next regularly scheduled meeting.
(Approved by Consent Agenda)
* G. Resolution Reappointing Adam Reed (D) to the Inland Wetlands Agency/Conservation Commission 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 reappoints Adam Reed (D) to the Inland Wetlands Agency/Conservation Commission for a term ending December 1, 2015 and postpones consideration of this motion until the Town Council’s next regularly scheduled meeting.
(Approved by Consent Agenda)
* H. Resolution Reappointing Barbara Kelly (D) to the Inland Wetlands Agency/Conservation Commission 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 reappoints Barbara Kelly (D) to the Inland Wetlands Agency/Conservation Commission for a term ending December 1, 2015 and postpones consideration of this motion until the Town Council’s next regularly scheduled meeting.
(Approved by Consent Agenda)
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17. New Business (Continued)
* I. Resolution Appointing Arthur Jennings (D) an Alternate to the Inland Wetlands Agency/Conservation Commission 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 Arthur Jennings (D) an Alternate to the Inland Wetlands Agency/Conservation Commission for a term ending December 1, 2012 to fill the unexpired term of Timothy Appleton and postpones consideration of this motion until the Town Council’s next regularly scheduled meeting.
(Approved by Consent Agenda)
* J. Resolution Reappointing Marcia Andrus (D) to the Library Board 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 reappoints Marcia Andrus (D) to the Library Board for a term ending November 30, 2015 and postpones consideration of this motion until the Town Council’s next regularly scheduled meeting.
(Approved by Consent Agenda)
* K. Resolution Reappointing Hugh Brower (D) to the Mass Transit and Highway Advisory Commission 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 reappoints Hugh Brower (D) to the Mass Transit and Highway Advisory Commission for a term ending November 30, 2015 and postpones consideration of this motion until the Town Council’s next regularly scheduled meeting.
(Approved by Consent Agenda)
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17. New Business (Continued)
* L. Resolution Reappointing James Neary (D) to the Mass Transit and Highway Advisory Commission 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 reappoints James Neary (D) to the Mass Transit and Highway Advisory Commission for a term ending November 30, 2015 and postpones consideration of this motion until the Town Council’s next regularly scheduled meeting.
(Approved by Consent Agenda)
* M. Resolution Reappointing Kenneth Jeski (D) to the Public Building Commission 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 reappoints Kenneth Jeski (D) to the Public Building Commission for a term ending November 30, 2015 and postpones consideration of this motion until the Town Council’s next regularly scheduled meeting.
(Approved by Consent Agenda)
* N. Resolution Reappointing James Neary (D) to the Public Building Commission 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 reappoints James Neary (D) to the Public Building Commission for a term ending November 30, 2015 and postpones consideration of this motion until the Town Council’s next regularly scheduled meeting.
(Approved by Consent Agenda)
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17. New Business (Continued)
* O. Resolution Reappointing Carol Fletterick (D) to the Water Pollution Control Authority 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 reappoints Carol Fletterick (D) to the Water Pollution Control Authority for a term ending November 30, 2017 and postpones consideration of this motion until the Town Council’s next regularly scheduled meeting.
(Approved by Consent Agenda)
* P. Resolution Appointing Edward Havens, Jr. (D) an Alternate to the Water Pollution Control Authority and Postponing Consideration of this Motion until the Town Council’s Next Regularly Scheduled Meeting
(Councillor Anwar)
BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby appoints Edward Havens, Jr. (D) an Alternate to the Water Pollution Control Authority for a term ending November 30, 2017 to fill the expired term of Nancy Mulroy and postpones consideration of this motion until the Town Council’s next regularly scheduled meeting.
(Approved by Consent Agenda)
* Q. Resolution Appointing Daria Plummer (D) an Alternate to the Patriotic Commission 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 Daria Plummer (D) an Alternate to the Patriotic Commission for a term ending August 31, 2014 to fill the expired term of M. Terrie Kyc and postpones consideration of this motion until the Town Council’s next regularly scheduled meeting.
(Approved by Consent Agenda)
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17. New Business (Continued)
* R. Resolution Reappointing Frank Bonzani (D) an Alternate to the Planning & Zoning Commission 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 reappoints Frank Bonzani (D) an Alternate to the Planning & Zoning Commission for a term ending November 14, 2015 and postpones consideration of this motion until the Town Council’s next regularly scheduled meeting.
(Approved by Consent Agenda)
A. Resolution Accepting the Resignation of Timothy Appleton (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 Timothy Appleton (D) an Alternate to the Inland Wetlands Agency/Conservation Commission; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council extends its thanks to Timothy Appleton for the time he has dedicated to serving his community by his membership on the Inland Wetlands Agency/Conservation Commission.
Was made by Councillor Yagaloff
Seconded by Councillor Anwar
The motion was passed on a Roll Call vote of 8 to 0 with Councillor Prague abstaining
B. Resolution Accepting the Resignation of Gary Pitcock (D) an Alternate to the Planning & Zoning Commission
BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby accepts with regret, the resignation of Gary Pitcock (D) an Alternate to the Planning & Zoning Commission; and
(Resolution Continued on Next Page)
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17. B. (Continued)
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council extends its thanks to Gary Pitcock for the time he has dedicated to serving his community by his membership on the Planning & Zoning Commission.
Was made by Councillor Havens
Seconded by Councillor Anwar
The motion was approved, unanimously
S. Resolution Setting a Time and Place for a Public Hearing to Receive Citizen Input on an Appropriation of $50,000 from the Capital and Non-Recurring Expenditure Account to Fund the Continuation of GIS
BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby sets Monday, February 6, 2012, 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 an appropriation of $50,000 from the Capital and Non-Recurring Expenditure Account to fund the continuation of GIS.
Was made by Councillor Prague
Seconded by Councillor Snyder
The motion was approved, unanimously
T. Resolution Appropriating Not Exceeding $8,000,000 for Debris Management and Removal Services and Authorizing the Issuance of Not Exceeding $8,000,000 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 Councillor Yagaloff
Seconded by Councillor Snyder
(Resolution Continued on Next Page)
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17. T. (Continued)
Answering questions from the Council, Mr. Galligan explained that everything Ashbritt has done is 75% reimbursable but the Town is trying to get the Federal State Highway to reimburse items at 100%. Mr. Galligan then reviewed the disaster assistance summary for Storm Alfred with Council members, as shown in attached Exhibit C.
Councillor Yagaloff felt that the Council should consider paying for some of this cost through the operational budget and fund balance. A smaller portion could then be bonded.
Councillor Beaulieu stated that she feels this is a good time for the Town to go forward with the notes and bonds. It is never an easy decision to borrow funds, but with the low rates it seems like the most prudent time.
Councillor Anwar stated that he understands the importance of paying the bills but would like more time to understand the numbers on the chart.
Mayor Delnicki made a motion to extend the meeting past 11:00 p.m. in order to finish this agenda item. Councillor Anwar seconded the motion; and it was approved, unanimously.
Councillor Yagaloff stated that this is not a simple vote on bonding. There seems to be a discrepancy in the numbers and he stated he would rather have a special meeting to understand all of these numbers.
Mr. Galligan reviewed with the Council members the chart and how the numbers work.
Answering further questions from the Council, Mr. Galligan explained that the Town is requesting reimbursement from the Federal Highway Commission and if those costs are not picked up by the Federal Highway Commission, the Town will go back to FEMA and request a 75% reimbursement.
Councillor Yagaloff stated he is not comfortable with everything and would be voting against this resolution.
Councillor Anwar stated he would be supporting this resolution.
(Resolution Continued on Next Page)
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17. T. (Continued)
Mayor Delnicki called for a vote on the resolution; it passed on a Roll Call of 7 to 1 with Councillor Yagaloff voting in opposition to approval.
At 11:10 p.m. Mayor Delnicki made a motion to extend the meeting in order to go into Executive Session. Councillor Yagaloff seconded the motion, but the motion did not pass and the meeting ended.
Respectfully submitted,
Deborah W. Reid
Clerk of the Council
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