TOWN COUNCIL
TOWN OF SOUTH WINDSOR
Minutes Page 1 February 6, 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 8:00 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
5. Public Input
None
6. Environmental Health & Safety Message
Councillor Anwar announced that the American Heart Association has designated the month of February as the “heart month”. Both men and women can be affected by this disease.
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 meetings of January 3, 2012 and January 17, 2012; Public Hearing of January 17, 2012; Regular Meeting of January 3, 2012 and January 17, 2012; and Special Meeting of January 23, 2012.
Was made by Councillor Havens
Seconded by Councillor Snyder
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7. Adoption of Minutes of Previous Meetings (Continued)
Mayor Delnicki explained that the January 3, 2012 Regular Meeting minutes were approved at the last meeting. Mayor Delnicki also requested in the Work Session Minutes of January 3, 2012, he would like language included that Mr. Palumbo did acknowledge that building permits would be issued in March during the Public Participation section when Connecticut Studios was discussed. Councillor Anwar requested that during the same discussion he would like verbatim minutes because there was a lot of critical questions and answers that were discussed.
Mayor Delnicki requested that the January 3, 2012 Work Session Minutes be pulled from approval at this meeting.
Mayor Delnicki then called for a vote on the remainder of the minutes; they were approved, unanimously.
None
9. Communications from Officers and Boards Directly Responsible to Council
None
10. Communications and Reports from Town Manager
Town Manager, Matthew Galligan reported that the Town had a meeting on Monday, January 30, 2012 with the Town’s Bond Rating Agencies. The Town maintained a Moody’s AA2 rating and an AA rating with Standard & Poor’s. Under the notes, Standard & Poor’s gave the Town a SP1+ which is the highest rating they give for notes. Based on this information, the Town will have a favorable bond response. There is $16,000,000 in bonds that the Town can refinance and there will be a net present value savings of $1,200,000 in interest costs.
There are open positions that the Town Council should discuss. A Police Officer, a Dispatcher, Secretary in the Planning & Zoning Department, Fleet Services Manager in the Public Works Department and a Plant Operator at the Pollution Control Facility. These positions are all key and are not new positions but positions where individuals have or are leaving.
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10. Communications and Reports from Town Manager (Continued)
Attorney Kari Olson and I are working on the Blight Ordinance and hoping by the next meeting this item will be discussed.
There was a legislative update about the Governor making some changes this year regarding prevailing wage and mandates on the Board of Education. These items will be monitored and if there is anything to report will be reported to the Town Council.
Answering questions from the Council, Chief Reed explained that the process of hiring a Police Officer costs approximately $8,000 to $12,000 as well as their salary of approximately $53,000. The training for a Police Officer takes 22 weeks at the academy and 16 weeks in a field training program. The Police Department presently has 39 officers.
Deputy Mayor Bazzano stated he would be in favor of replacing an Officer. Deputy Mayor Bazzano felt that it would make sense to see if the Supervisors at the Town Garage could be restructured in order to not replace the Fleet Services Manager. Mr. Galligan stated he would get the job description of the Fleet Services Manager and get back to the Town Council.
Councillor Yagaloff said he would support the Police Department replacements but not sure would be willing to break the freeze for the Fleet Services Manager, Plant Operator or the Planning & Zoning Department Secretary.
Councillor Yagaloff then requested that the Ambulance Corps. send in documents regarding the current mutual aid agreement with the Ambulance Service of Manchester; the 2011 Profit and Loss statement for the South Windsor Ambulance Corps, or third quarter if end of year is not available and the 2011 Balance Sheet for the South Windsor Ambulance Corp, or third quarter if end of year is not available. Mr. Galligan stated that he was told the Council would receive those documents.
Councillor Beaulieu questioned if the Rating Agencies pointed out a way for the Town to maintain or keep the ratings that the Town received? Mr. Galligan suggested that the Town should reduce fund balance use.
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10. Communications and Reports from Town Manager (Continued)
Councillor McCann stated that he would be in favor of replacing the Officer, Dispatcher, the Plant Operator and the Secretary in the Planning & Zoning Commission. At this time restructuring the Supervisors at the Town Garage should be reviewed instead of going forward with replacing the Fleet Services Manager. Councillor McCann then requested that the Town Council receive preliminary numbers for the budget as soon as possible.
Councillor Havens stated that the Town is at a basic level of employment now. These positions should be replaced and the Town should stay at the level that has been budgeted for. The Town provides a certain amount of service in this community and that service should not be cut at this time.
Councillor Prague felt that the Town Council agrees that the Police Officer and Dispatcher should be replaced and questioned from the last round of hiring if there was anyone to pick from instead of going through the whole process again?
Chief Reed explained that it would be necessary to go through the whole hiring process again for the Police Officer, but there is a list of people who applied for Dispatcher that can be used.
Councillor Prague stated that he does not see a reason to replace the Fleet Services Manager. That position could be divided among the Supervisors that are already working for the Town. Councillor Prague then stated that he does not agree with anyone requesting verbatim minutes, the action minutes are all that is necessary. If anyone wants to see what was said exactly at a previous meeting, there is technology that can be used. The Secretary in the Planning & Zoning Department should not be replaced. There are other Secretary’s upstairs that can be used, individuals can type items for themselves and technology can be used to do minutes. Councillor Prague also agreed that the Town Council needs to see the budget.
Councillor Snyder felt the public safety positions are important to replace. If Town staff and the Town Manager are looking to replace the Fleet Services Manager, that should be done. The Secretary in the Planning & Zoning Department should be replaced. These positions are in the budget and are positions that are not new, but positions that need to be replaced.
Mr. Galligan stated that technology is good but taxpayers want to talk to a person, not a computer.
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10. Communications and Reports from Town Manager (Continued)
Councillor Anwar stated that there is a customer service component that needs to be addressed. A lot of people in our community are behind in technology and the Town needs to have a system in place that is going to provide support and help taxpayers. The existing jobs in Town should be replaced because these are jobs that have already been budgeted for and should be able to be provided to the community. Councillor Anwar requested that the Manager explain what a Supervisor does in the Town of South Windsor?
Mr. Galligan explained that most of the Supervisors are doing purchase orders, produce budgets, monitor snow storms, etc. The Town has 26 square miles, 135 miles of road, 110 miles of sewer and 17 pump stations. There is a quality of the level of service that the community expects. In other departments there have been positions that have left and have not been replaced.
Councillor Anwar said he supports the Town employee’s for the excellent work that they do and would like to make sure the level of service is kept throughout Town. The current positions that have already been budgeted for should not be eliminated.
Mayor Delnicki felt the Town Council should give the Town Manager a clear consensus on these positions. It is safe to say that the Police Officer and the Dispatcher is something that the Council will support.
Councillor Yagaloff raised a point of order. The resolution said that there is a hiring freeze and in order to hire past the resolution, the Town Council should vote on these positions. Mayor Delnicki stated that the Town Council will have resolutions at the next Town Council meeting to vote on, but Mayor Delnicki explained he would like to give some direction on these positions to the Town Manager.
Mayor Delnicki continued asking for votes on each position:
Plant Operator - 7 ayes to 1 nays
Secretary in the Planning & Zoning Department – 6 ayes to 2 nays
Fleet Services Managers – 3 ayes to 5 nays
Deputy Mayor Bazzano made a motion to Suspend the Rules in order to bring Item 17. PP. forward for consideration. Councillor Havens seconded the motion; and it was approved, unanimously.
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17. New Business
PP. Resolution Endorsing the Use of the Former Firehouse for Use as a Regional Animal Control Facility
BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby endorses the use of the former Firehouse at 124 Sullivan Avenue for use as a Regional Animal Control Facility; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that continuing development of the site for this purpose shall be subject to action by all required Boards and Commissions.
Was made by Councillor Snyder
Seconded by Councillor Anwar
Councillor Snyder felt that the Town Council has received plenty of information on this issue and it should go forward.
Answering questions from the Council, Mr. Galligan explained that originally the Town reviewed the sedge property on Sullivan Avenue to construct an Animal Control Facility. An architect explained that if you build a new facility at that location, a building consisting of 12,000 square feet would have to meet all of the latest requirements and would cost the Town anywhere between $2,500,000 to $4,000,000. Mr. Galligan then explained that when the bidding process was done the first time for the property at 124 Sullivan Avenue, no one bid on the property. The second bid went out that had a minimum bid requirement of $410,000 and there were two bidders. The first bidder did not fit the zone and the second bidder was a low bid at $275,000 and could not close within the 30 days as required.
Councillor McCann stated that he is satisfied that the Town Manager has exhausted all possibilities for selling this property and is pleased with the plan that has been presented, but business owners in this area have voiced concerns regarding putting an animal control facility in this location. Business owners feels it would be detrimental to future development of the Sullivan Avenue area. Councillor McCann felt that all other alternatives should be reviewed before the Town Council goes ahead and puts the animal control facility at this location.
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17. PP. (Continued)
Councillor McCann made a motion to table this item. Councillor Anwar seconded the motion to table this item. The motion failed on a Roll Call vote of 3 to 6 with Councillor Anwar, Councillor Havens and Councillor McCann voting in favor of tabling and Mayor Delnicki, Deputy Mayor Bazzano, Councillor Beaulieu, Councillor Prague, Councillor Snyder and Councillor Yagaloff voting in opposition to tabling this item.
Councillor Yagaloff stated that he feels the Town should go out and rebid this property one more time because after the last bid it was stated that the Town was going to rebid this property. If the Town Council tables this item in order to rebid the property it would be fair to those wishing to bid on the property without a minimum bid requirement. The Town Council does not have an obligation to take any bid offer, but at least this process would be fair to all. After the bid is received by the Town, the Town Council can review the bid offers and then make a decision if an animal control facility should be located at this property.
Answer further questions, Chief Reed explained that he would like to see the Community Service Officers from South Windsor, East Hartford and Manchester all work out of this facility. They would all be responsible for the maintenance and cleanliness of this facility.
Mr. Galligan stated that the he feels in the future other Towns will become interested in this regional animal shelter and if that happens, a new location will have to be found at that time. The Town has an opportunity to save money at this time. Mr. Galligan then said that the Town Council should make this approval subject to referring this to the Planning & Zoning Commission for consideration with the requirements of Section 8-24 because if there is an agreement between the three Towns, negotiations that could be considered a lease.
Deputy Mayor Bazzano made a friendly amendment to the resolution. After the final sentence he would like to include “which includes being referred to the Planning & Zoning Commission for consideration with the requirements of Section 8-24 of the Connecticut General Statutes”. Councillor Snyder accepted this amendment as a friendly amendment.
Ms. Lipe, Town Planner explained that this property will have to come before the Planning & Zoning Commission for a Special Exception Use as well.
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17. PP. (Continued)
Councillor Havens stated that he would like to have a location to keep the animals, but is totally against this facility being on Sullivan Avenue.
Mr. Galligan explained that when the Town looked at a vacant piece of property to construct an animal facility, the Town was given the cost of $4,200,000 to construct this type of facility.
Chief Reed stated the Town houses between 75 to 100 animals per year. It is the Town’s responsibility to determine how many kennels will be necessary for the Town. The State has different requirements that the Town has to adhere to such as kennel size, roofing, heating and drainage. There are also a number of regulations that the Town will have to meet. The size of the facility will govern how much the construction of a facility would cost. The Town could coordinate with the business community to address any concerns that they may have.
Mr. Galligan explained that this issue has been reviewed since 1996. The plan in place is good for the Town and the community. Development of this area is slow because it is an industrial area. Land owners do not want to sell their property for a reasonable amount. If there is not a motivated seller and/or buyer, the Town will not develop anything. Development of that area has happened slowly.
Public
Ms. Kathryn Miller of Pierce Road came forward and stated that an animal shelter would be an asset to the community. The Town is mandated by the State to have a facility to house animals and the Town has an empty building that can be used with a cost savings. As a taxpayer I would like this well planned out facility at this location.
Attorney Wayne Gerlt of 112 Deming Street came before the Town Council representing Bruce Maneeley. Mr. Maneeley has two large buildings located near 124 Sullivan Avenue which are approximately 300 feet away. This type of facility will have an affect on weddings in the summer or spring with dogs outside barking. Mr. Maneeley has already had three brides call and say they would be cancelling their weddings there if a Regional Animal Control Facility is located at 124 Sullivan Avenue.
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17. PP. (Continued)
Public (Continued)
Mr. Ken Young, 595 Avery Street requested that the Town Council make a decision on this item tonight.
Ms. Tammy Sarra, owner of Camp Bow Wow stated that outside of her facility there is not a lot of noise and there is no odor. Ms. Sarra does not feel that this facility will affect other businesses in the area.
Ms. Laura Striker, 20 Pierce Road came forward and stated that having a place that will house her dog if there is another storm is invaluable to her and feels a place to adopt animals will be very good for South Windsor.
Ms. Stowscoff who works for Pupperdoos & Kitties Too came forward and stated that during the holidays they had approximately 40 dogs in their place of business and never have had any complaints there.
Mayor Delnicki said the Town is not putting an eye sore in the area. This item should be decided on tonight.
Mayor Delnicki called for a vote on the Amended Resolution; it passed on a Roll Call vote of 6 to 3 with Mayor Delnicki, Deputy Mayor Bazzano, Councillor Beaulieu, Councillor McCann, Councillor Prague and Councillor Snyder voting in favor of approval; and Councillor Anwar, Councillor Havens and Councillor Yagaloff voting in opposition to approval.
The Amended Resolution to read as follows:
BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby endorses the use of the former Firehouse at 124 Sullivan Avenue for use as a Regional Animal Control Facility; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that continuing development of the site for this purpose shall be subject to action by all required Boards and Commissions which includes being referred to the Planning & Zoning Commission for consideration with the requirements of Section 8-24 of the Connecticut General Statutes.
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11. Reports from Standing Committees
Councillor McCann reported that the Pension Committee met last week with the investment advisor. The Pension Committee reviewed the portfolio and there are a couple of managers to watch. The committee will be meeting in 3 months to review that once again.
12. Reports of Temporary Committees
Deputy Mayor Bazzano reported that the Athletic Field Sub-Committee has been assembled. There are 15 members and will be meeting on Monday, February 13, 2012 at Town Hall.
Councillor Prague questioned the status of the Sewer Committee? Mr. Galligan explained that the committee needs one more resident to sit on the committee and has requested a representative from the Connecticut Water Company.
Councillor McCann explained that the Sidewalk and Bikeway Sub-Committee will be meeting on Wednesday, February 15, 2012 at 7:00 p.m. at Town Hall. The members of that committee are Councillor Anwar, Councill Beaulieu, myself, Rob O’Connor and Ginny Hole. Other members of the public are welcome to provide input.
13. Communications and Petitions from Council
Deputy Mayor Bazzano mentioned that the South Windsor Teen Center will be holding a tag sale. Residents are asked to donate items that are in good condition. There will also be a “Dancing with the Stars” event held at the Community Center on March 2, 2012 at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $15.00 a piece and all money will go towards the purchase of a gazebo for the Community Center. Anyone interested in getting tickets should call (860) 648-6361 or talk to Andrea Cofrancesco.
Councillor Anwar stated that the graffiti is still on the box at the corner of Sullivan Avenue and Rte. 74. Mr. Galligan explained again that the Town can not touch that because it is Cox Communications equipment. The President’s office has been called on this item.
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14. Public Participation
Mr. Don Gonsalves, 40 Bayberry Trail came before the Town Council and stated that the Town Council used to have on the bottom of the agenda a statement reading, “Public Comments are Welcome on any item”. Mr. Gonsalves felt that should be put back onto the agenda’s. The State was downgraded from AA2 to AA3. Connecticut is one of the five lowest states in the whole United States. The Town is going to have trouble getting grant funds from the State in the future. Mr. Gonsalves then requested that the Town Manager’s Report be placed in the Library for the public’s review.
15. Consent Agenda
Councillor Yagaloff made a motion to approve Agenda Items 16. A., through 16. P.; and 17. A., through 17. HH. as the Consent Agenda. Councillor Snyder seconded the motion; and it was approved, unanimously.
16. Unfinished Business
* A. Resolution Reappointing George Caye (D) to the Park & Recreation Commission
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.
(Approved by Consent Agenda)
* B. Resolution Reappointing Daniel Rezende (D) to the Park & Recreation Commission
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.
(Approved by Consent Agenda)
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16. Unfinished Business (Continued)
* C. Resolution Reappointing Nilofer Haider (D) to the Human Relations Commission
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.
(Approved by Consent Agenda)
* D. Resolution Reappointing Linda Jeski (D) to the Human Relation Commission
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.
(Approved by Consent Agenda)
* E. Resolution Reappointing Adam Reed (D) to the Inland Wetlands Agency/Conservation Commission
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.
(Approved by Consent Agenda)
* F. Resolution Reappointing Barbara Kelly (D) to the Inland Wetlands Agency/Conservation Commission
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.
(Approved by Consent Agenda)
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16. Unfinished Business (Continued)
* G. Resolution Appointing Arthur Jennings (D) an Alternate to the Inland Wetlands Agency/Conservation Commission
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.
(Approved by Consent Agenda)
* H. Resolution Reappointing Marcia Andrus (D) to the Library Board
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.
(Approved by Consent Agenda)
* I. Resolution Reappointing Hugh Brower (D) to the Mass Transit and Highway Advisory Commission
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.
(Approved by Consent Agenda)
* J. Resolution Reappointing James Neary (D) to the Mass Transit and Highway Advisory Commission
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.
(Approved by Consent Agenda)
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16. Unfinished Business (Continued)
* K. Resolution Reappointing Kenneth Jeski (D) to the Public Building Commission
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.
(Approved by Consent Agenda)
* L. Resolution Reappointing James Neary (D) to the Public Building Commission
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.
(Approved by Consent Agenda)
* M. Resolution Reappointing Carol Fletterick (D) to the Water Pollution Control Authority
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.
(Approved by Consent Agenda)
* N. Resolution Appointing Edward Havens, Jr. (D) an Alternate to the Water Pollution Control Authority
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.
(Approved by Consent Agenda)
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16. Unfinished Business (Continued)
* O. Resolution Appointing Daria Plummer (D) an Alternate to the Patriotic Commission
BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby appoints Daria Plummer (D) an Alternate to the Patriotic Commission for a term ending December 31, 2014 to fill the expired term of M. Terrie Kyc.
(Approved by Consent Agenda)
* P. Resolution Reappointing Frank Bonzani (D) an Alternate to the Planning & Zoning Commission
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.
(Approved by Consent Agenda)
17. New Business
* A. Resolution Appointing Stephanie Dexter (R) 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 appoints Stephanie Dexter (R) an Alternate to the Planning & Zoning Commission for a term ending November 11, 2013 to fill a vacancy 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)
* B. Resolution Appointing Will Butter (R) 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 appoints Will Butter (R) an Alternate to the Planning & Zoning Commission for a term November 30, 2013 to fill the unexpired term of Gary Pitcock and postpones consideration of this motion until the Town Council’s next regularly scheduled meeting.
(Approved by Consent Agenda)
* C. Resolution Reappointing Linc Streeter (R) an Alternate to the Connecticut River Assembly 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 Linc Streeter (R) an Alternate to the Connecticut River Assembly for a term ending January 12, 2014 and postpones consideration of this motion until the
Town Council’s next regularly scheduled meeting.
(Approved by Consent Agenda)
* D. Resolution Appointing Dan Rys (R) to the South Windsor Agricultural Land Preservation 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 appoints Dan Rys (R) to the South Windsor Agricultural Land Preservation Advisory Commission for a term ending November 30, 2013 to fill a vacancy 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)
* E. Resolution Reappointing James Futtner (R) to the South Windsor Agricultural Land Preservation 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 Futtner (R) to the South Windsor Agricultural Land Preservation Advisory Commission for a term ending November 30, 2013 and postpones consideration of this motion until the Town Council’s next regularly scheduled meeting.
(Approved by Consent Agenda)
* F. Resolution Reappointing Sue Rose (R) to the Board of Assessment Appeals 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 Sue Rose (R) to the Board of Assessment Appeals 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)
* G. Resolution Appointing Darren D’Martino (R) to the Board of Assessment Appeals 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 Darren D’Martino (R) to the Board of Assessment Appeals for a term ending November 30, 2015 to fill the expired term of Frank Ferrero 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)
* H. Resolution Reappointing Teri Dickey Gaignet (R) an Alternate to the Board of Assessment Appeals 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 Teri Dickey Gaignet (R) an Alternate to the Board of Assessment Appeals 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)
* I. Resolution Appointing Daniel Seypura (R) to the Building Code Board of Appeals 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 Daniel Seypura (R) to the Building Code Board of Appeals for a term ending January 1, 2016 to fill the expired term of Clifford Slicer and postpones consideration of this motion until the Town Council’s next regularly scheduled meeting.
(Approved by Consent Agenda)
* J. Resolution Reappointing Susan Burnham (R) to the Economic Development 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 Susan Burnham (R) to the Economic Development 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)
* K. Resolution Reappointing Joseph Carino (R) to the Economic Development 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 Joseph Carino (R) to the Economic Development 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)
* L. Resolution Reappointing Edwina Futtner (R) to the Economic Development 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 Edwina Futtner (R) to the Economic Development 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 William Jodice (R) to the Economic Development 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 William Jodice (R) to the Economic Development 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)
* N. Resolution Appointing Paul Burnham (R) an Alternate to the Economic Development 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 Paul Burnham (R) an Alternate to the Economic Development Commission for a term ending November 30, 2013 to fill a vacancy and postpones consideration of this motion until the Town Council’s next regularly scheduled meeting.
(Approved by Consent Agenda)
* O. Resolution Reappointing Walter Fitzpatrick (R) to the Historic District 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 Walter Fitzpatrick (R) to the Historic District Commission for a term ending November 30, 2016 and postpones consideration of this motion until the Town Council’s next regularly scheduled meeting.
(Approved by Consent Agenda)
* P. Resolution Reappointing Louise Evans (R) an Alternate to the Historic District 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 Louise Evans (R) an Alternate to the Historic District Commission for a term ending November 30, 2016 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)
* Q. Resolution Reappointing Elizabeth Osborne (R) to the Housing 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 Elizabeth Osborne (R) to the Housing Authority for a term ending November 30, 2016 and postpones consideration of this motion until the Town Council’s next regularly scheduled meeting.
(Approved by Consent Agenda)
* R. Resolution Appointing Richard Muller (R) 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 Richard Muller (R) to the Inland Wetlands Agency/Conservation Commission for a term ending December 1, 2015 to fill the expired term of Arthur Jennings and postpones consideration of this motion until the Town Council’s next regularly scheduled meeting.
(Approved by Consent Agenda)
* S. Resolution Appointing Vicki Paliulis (R) 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 Vicki Paliulis (R) an Alternate to the Inland Wetlands Agency/Conservation Commission for a term ending December 1, 2015 to fill the expired term of Richard Muller and postpones consideration of this motion until the Town Council’s next regularly scheduled meeting.
(Approved by Consent Agenda)
ITEM:
17. New Business (Continued)
* T. Resolution Reappointing Elizabeth Asplund (R) to the Library Board and Postponing Consideration of this Motion until the Town Council’s Next Regularly Scheduled Meeting
(Deputy Mayor Bazzano)
BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby reappoints Elizabeth Asplund (R) 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)
* U. Resolution Reappointing Carole Stroud (R) 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 Carole Stroud (R) 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)
* V. Resolution Reappointing Mark Peterson (R) 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 Mark Peterson (R) 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)
ITEM:
17. New Business (Continued)
* W. Resolution Appointing Herb Asplund (R) 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 appoints Herb Asplund (R) to the Mass Transit and Highway Advisory Commission for a term ending November 30, 2015 to fill the expired term of Harvey Fine and postpones consideration of this motion until the Town Council’s next regularly scheduled meeting.
(Approved by Consent Agenda)
* X. Resolution Reappointing Teri Dickey Gaignet (R) to the Personnel Board of Appeals 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 Teri Dickey Gaignet (R) to the Personnel Board of Appeals 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)
* Y. Resolution Appointing Carol Kelley (R) 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 appoints Carol Kelley (R) to the Public Building Commission for a term ending November 30, 2015 to fill the expired term of Steven T. Carty and postpones consideration of this motion until the Town Council’s next regularly scheduled meeting.
(Approved by Consent Agenda)
ITEM:
17. New Business (Continued)
* Z. Resolution Reappointing Robert Wilson (R) 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 Robert Wilson (R) 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)
*AA. Resolution Reappointing Robert Dickinson (R) 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 Robert Dickinson (R) 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)
*BB. Resolution Reappointing Richard Siedman (R) an Alternate 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 Richard Siedman (R) an Alternate 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)
ITEM:
17. New Business (Continued)
*CC. Resolution Appointing Vicki Paliulis (R) 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 appoints Vicki Paliulis (R) an Alternate to the Water Pollution Control Authority for a term ending November 30, 2017 to fill the expired term of Frank Ferrero and postpones consideration of this motion until the Town Council’s next regularly scheduled meeting.
(Approved by Consent Agenda)
*DD. Resolution Appointing Donald Antaya (R) 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 appoints Donald Antaya (R) to the Water Pollution Control Authority for a term ending November 30, 2017 to fill the expired term of Edward Havens, Jr. and postpones consideration of this motion until the Town Council’s next regularly scheduled meeting.
(Approved by Consent Agenda)
*EE. Resolution Reappointing Teri Dickey Gaignet (R) to the Zoning Board of Appeals 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 Teri Dickey Gaignet (R) to the Zoning Board of Appeals 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)
ITEM:
17. New Business (Continued)
*FF. Resolution Appointing Joseph Etter (R) to the Zoning Board of Appeals 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 Joseph Etter (R) to the Zoning Board of Appeals for a term ending November 30, 2015 to fill the expired term of Sandra Jeski and postpones consideration of this motion until the Town Council’s next regularly scheduled meeting.
(Approved by Consent Agenda)
*GG. Resolution Appointing Edwina Futtner (R) an Alternate to the Zoning Board of Appeals 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 Edwina Futtner (R) an Alternate to the Zoning Board of Appeals for a term ending November 30, 2015 to fill the expired term of Philip Koboski and postpones consideration of this motion until the Town Council’s next regularly scheduled meeting.
(Approved by Consent Agenda)
*HH. Resolution Appointing Wayne Kilburn (R) an Alternate to the Zoning Board of Appeals 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 Wayne Kilburn (R) an Alternate to the Zoning Board of Appeals for a term ending November 30, 2015 to fill the expired term of Karen Patterson and postpones consideration of this motion until the Town Council’s next regularly scheduled meeting.
(Approved by Consent Agenda)
ITEM:
17. New Business (Continued)
II. Resolution Amending the South Windsor Town Council Rules and Procedures
BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council here approves the amendments to the South Windsor Town Council Rules and Procedures as shown in attached Exhibit A.
Was made by Councillor Yagaloff
Seconded by Mayor Delnicki
Councillor Yagaloff explained that his caucus discussed this item and feels that the Town Manager’s Report should be moved up on the agenda. Mayor Delnicki explained that he would like to attempt to get the business related items done first, the items people are waiting to hear about.
After a lengthy discussion regarding the order of the Regular Meeting agenda, Councillor Yagaloff made a motion to amend Exhibit A to take Item 18. Communications and Reports from Town Manager to after Item 15. Passage of Ordinance. Deputy Mayor Bazzano seconded the amendment; and the motion was approved, unanimously.
Mayor Delnicki called for a vote on the amended Resolution; it was approved, unanimously.
Deputy Mayor Bazzano made a motion to Suspend the Rules in order to bring Item 17. RR. forward. Councillor Prague seconded the motion; and it was approved, unanimously.
ITEM:
17. New Business (Continued)
RR. Resolution Setting a Time and Place for a Public Hearing to Receive Citizen Input on the Amendment to Article II, Section 74-31 of the South Windsor Code of Ordinances – Established; terms of the Park & Recreation Commission
BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby sets Tuesday, February 21, 2012, 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 an Amendment to Article II, Section 74-31 of the South Windsor Code of Ordinances – Established; terms of the Park & Recreation Commission.
Was made by Deputy Mayor Bazzano
Seconded by Councillor Yagaloff
The motion was approved, unanimously
JJ. Resolution with Respect to the Authorization, Issuance and Sale of Not Exceeding $23,000,000 Town of South Windsor General Obligation Refunding Bonds, and as more fully described in attached Exhibit B.
Was made by Councillor Beaulieu
Seconded by Councillor McCann
Councillor Beaulieu stated that after reviewing the plan that was put forth, it seems to be prudent fiscal management given the interest rate environment that ware are in and given the coupons that these bonds were issued at. Page 1 is a good explanation of what the town is doing. This plan will give the Town a cost savings of $1,200,000.
Mayor Delnicki called for a vote; it was approved, unanimously.
ITEM:
17. New Business (Continued)
KK. Resolution Authorizing Town Manager, Matthew B. Galligan to Sign and Execute an Agreement with the South Windsor Chamber of Commerce
BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby authorizes Town Manager, Matthew B. Galligan to Sign and Execute an Agreement titled, “Economic Development Services Agreement” with the South Windsor Chamber of Commerce; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Town Council hereby authorizes Town Manger, Matthew B. Galligan to sign and execute any other necessary documents on behalf of the Town of South Windsor.
Was made by Councillor Anwar
Seconded by Councillor Havens
Councillor Prague informed the Council that he is a member of the Board of Directors and would be recusing himself from this discussion and decision.
After a lengthy discussion on this item; Councillor Yagaloff made a motion to amend the Resolution. At the end of the first paragraph insert “and said agreement shall include a provision that confidential information obtained by the Executive Director shall not be shared with the Chamber Board without the Town Council’s consent”. Councillor Havens seconded the amendment; and the Amendment passed on a Roll Call vote of 6 to with Mayor Delnicki, Deputy Mayor Bazzano, Councillor Anwar, Councillor Beaulieu, Councillor Havens and Councillor Yagaloff voting in favor of the Amendment; and Councillor McCann and Councillor Snyder voting in opposition of the Amendment.
Mayor Delnicki 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 hereby authorizes Town Manager, Matthew B. Galligan to Sign and Execute an Agreement titled, “Economic Development Services Agreement” with the South Windsor Chamber of Commerce, said agreement shall include a provision that confidential information obtained by the Executive Director shall not be shared with the Chamber Board without the Town Council’s consent; and
(Resolution Continued on the Next Page)
ITEM:
17. KK. (Continued)
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Town Council hereby authorizes Town Manger, Matthew B. Galligan to sign and execute any other necessary documents on behalf of the Town of South Windsor.
LL. Resolution Reappointing Blum, Shapiro & Company, P.C. as the Town Auditor
BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby reappoints the firm of Blum, Shapiro & Company, P.C., of West Hartford, Connecticut, to audit the books and accounts of the Town of South Windsor, as provided in the General Statutes of the State of Connecticut
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the fee for said auditing services by Blum, Shapiro & Company, P.C. will be $52,000 for Fiscal Year ending June 30, 2012; and $53,560 for Fiscal Year ending June 30, 2013, for a term expiring December 2013.
Was made by Councillor Prague
Seconded by Councillor Snyder
Councillor Prague felt that the Auditors have done a nice job and he would be supporting this resolution.
Councillor McCann explained that he usually is in favor of a turn over of auditors, but reports are so understandable and clear that he would be supporting keeping Blum, Shapiro & Company for another two years.
Mayor Delnicki called for a vote on this Resolution; it was approved, unanimously.
ITEM:
17. New Business (Continued)
MM. Resolution Approving the Transfer of $50,000 from the Capital and Non-Recurring Expenditure Account to the Town Wide Mapping/GIS Account
BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council having conducted the required Public Hearing at 7:45 p.m. on February 6, 2012, hereby approves the transfer of $50,000 from the Capital and Non-Recurring Expenditure Account to the Town Wide Mapping/GIS Account to cover the cost of funding the continuation of GIS.
Was made by Councillor Anwar
Seconded by Councillor Prague
The motion was approved, unanimously
- Resolution Authorizing the Town Manager to Enter into a Contract with the State of Connecticut’s Department of Social Services for a SBG Home Management Grant
BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council Authorizes Town Manager, Matthew B. Galligan to enter into a Contract with the State of Connecticut’s Department of Social Services for a SBG Home Management Grant in the amount of $26,012, the term of which Contract is October 1, 2011 through September 30, 2012.
Was made by Councillor McCann
Seconded by Deputy Mayor Bazzano
Councillor McCann questioned if this is a management grant to support the services to the elderly and frail? Mr. Galligan explained that is correct.
Mayor Delnicki called for a vote on the Resolution; it was approved, unanimously.
ITEM:
17. New Business (Continued)
- Resolution Approving a Refund of Taxes to Thirty-Five (35) South Windsor Taxpayers
BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby approves a refund of property taxes to thirty-five (35) South Windsor Taxpayers, the total of said refund being $24,862.25, and as more fully described on attached Exhibit C.
Was made by Councillor Anwar
Seconded by Councillor Snyder
The motion was approved, unanimously
18. Passage of Ordinance
None
19. Communications and Petitions from Council (Continued)
Councillor McCann stated that he received the evaluation of concrete gravity sewer pipiong with respect to the study of the Chapel Road area. Does the Town need to restrict weight of vehicles using that area? Mr. Galligan explained that the Town does not feel at this time it is necessary, but Mr. Shaw is reviewing this issue.
20. Communications and Reports from Town Manager (Continued)
None
21. Executive Session
None
ITEM:
22. Adjournment
Deputy Mayor Bazzano made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 10:51 p.m. 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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