TOWN COUNCIL
TOWN OF SOUTH WINDSOR
Minutes Page 1 March 5, 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 M. Saud 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
Mr. Kevin Cooney came before the Town Council to announce that the St. Patrick’s Day Parade will be held on Saturday, March 10, 2012 beginning at 11:00 a.m. The Town Marshal for South Windsor is Billy Mitchell and the Town Honoree is Margaret Shea.
Ms. Margaret Shea came forward and stated that she and Billy are both honored for being selected this year as the Marshal and the Honoree.
Mr. Billy Mitchell came forward and thanked the Town Council.
Ms. Nancy Yario, 20 Andreis Trail came before the Town Council. She explained that her and her husband are suing the Town based on the Bark Park. It appears that the public is unaware of what the Town offered as a settlement. Ms. Yario stated that she has correspondence that should go to the Council. There continues to be noise from the Bark Park and interruptions due to the Bark Park.
6. Environmental Health & Safety Message
None
ITEM:
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 Meeting of January 3, 2012 and February 21, 2012; Public Hearing of February 21, 2012; and Regular Meeting of February 21, 2012.
Was made by Councillor Havens
Seconded by Councillor Snyder
The motion was approved, unanimously
None
9. Communications from Officers and Boards Directly Responsible to Council
None
10. Reports from Standing Committees
None
11. Reports of Temporary Committees
Councillor McCann reported that comments concerning a sidewalk ordinance will be reviewed by the Sidewalk & Bikeway Subcommittee. Mr. Doolittle will be getting the actual costs that the Town has incurred for repairing sidewalks over the past few years and the number of times and the costs to Town residents for repairing the sidewalks. That information will be considered by the Sidewalk & Bikeway Committee when making a recommendation to the Town Council with the respect to the existing sidewalk ordinances that are in place currently.
Mr. Galligan explained that the Water Pollution Control Subcommittee met for the fist time tonight. Meetings are scheduled for March 12, 2012 and March 19, 2012.
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12. Consent Agenda
Councillor Snyder made a motion to approve Agenda Items 14. A. through 14. B., as the Consent Agenda. Councillor Yagaloff seconded the motion; and it was approved, unanimously.
14. New Business
* A. Resolution Appointing Gene Botteron (R) a Full Member 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 Gene Botteron (R) a full member to the Patriotic Commission for a term ending December 31, 2014 and postpones consideration of this motion until the Town Council’s next regularly scheduled meeting.
(Approved by Consent Agenda)
* B. Resolution Appointing Arthur Sladyk (R) 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 Arthur Sladyk (R) an Alternate to the Patriotic Commission for a term ending December 31, 2014 to fill the unexpired term of Gene Botteron and postpones consideration of this motion until the Town Council’s next regularly scheduled meeting.
(Approved by Consent Agenda)
13. Unfinished Business
None
ITEM:
14. New Business (Continued)
C. Resolution Approving a Refund of Taxes to Twenty-Six (26) South Windsor Taxpayers
BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby approves a refund of property taxes to twenty-six (26) South Windsor Taxpayers, the total of said refund being $30,028.06, and as more fully described on attached Exhibit A.
Was made by Councillor Anwar
Seconded by Councillor Yagaloff
The motion was approved, unanimously
Deputy Mayor Bazzano made a motion to Suspend the Rules in order to go to Item 19. Councillor Yagaloff seconded the motion; and it was approved, unanimously.
19. Executive Session
At 8:20 p.m. Deputy Mayor Bazzano made a motion to go into Executive Session to discuss personnel issues (Town Manger’s and Clerk of the Council’s evaluation/salary increase). Councillor Yagaloff seconded the motion; and it was approved, unanimously.
The following individuals went into Executive Session: Matthew B. Galligan, Town Manager; Debbie Reid, Clerk of the Council; Mayor Delnicki; Deputy Mayor Bazzano; Councillor Anwar; Councillor Beaulieu; Councillor Havens; Councillor McCann; Councillor Prague; Councillor Snyder and Councillor Yagaloff.
At 9:20 p.m. Councillor Prague made a motion to adjourn the Executive Session. Deputy Mayor Bazzano seconded the motion; and it was approved, unanimously.
ITEM:
14. New Business (Continued)
- Resolution Approving an Annual Salary for Town Manager Matthew B. Galligan for Fiscal Year 2011/2012
BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby approves an annual salary increase of 3.5% for Town Manager Matthew B. Galligan for Fiscal Year 2011/2012, said annual salary rate of $154,176 will be retroactive to July 1, 2011.
Was made by Councillor Prague
Seconded by Councillor McCann
Councillor Prague stated that the Council is very pleased to award this increase to Matt Galligan. The Council feels that Matt is an asset to South Windsor and one of the most respected Town Manager’s in the area. The Town Manager has a long list of accomplishments.
Councillor Anwar thanked Mr. Galligan for the dedication and commitment to the Town of South Windsor.
Mayor Delnicki thanked the Town Manager for his help in transitioning him from a Council member to the Mayor. Mr. Galligan’s leadership helps keeps the Town in order.
Mr. Galligan thanked the Town Council for their support.
Mayor Delnicki called for a vote on the resolution; it was approved, unanimously.
- Resolution Approving an Annual Salary for Deborah W. Reid, Clerk of the Council for Fiscal Year 2010/2011 and Fiscal Year 2011/2012
BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby approves an annual salary increase of 3.5% for Deborah W. Reid, Clerk of the Council for Fiscal Year 2010/2011, said annual salary rate will be retroactive to July 1, 2010; and
(Resolution Continued to the Next Page)
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14. E. (Continued)
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby approves an annual salary increase of 3.5% for Deborah W. Reid, Clerk of the Council for Fiscal Year 2011/2012; said annual salary rate will be retroactive to July 1, 2011.
Was made by Councillor Yagaloff
Seconded by Councillor Snyder
Councillor Yagaloff stated that Debbie is a very effective and a highly regarded Clerk of the Council. She maintains confidentiality and sets very high standards for herself and is an asset to the Town.
Mayor Delnicki stated that Debbie has grown into this position and is doing a great job.
Mayor Delnicki called for a vote on the resolution; it was approved, unanimously.
Deputy Mayor Bazzano made a motion to Suspend the Rules in order to add two items to the agenda, Item 14. F. and 14. G. Councillor Snyder seconded the motion; and it was approved, unanimously.
- Resolution Accepting the Resignation of Timothy Kenefick (R) from the South Windsor Board of Education
BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby accepts with regret, the resignation of Timothy Kenefick (R) from the South Windsor Board of Education; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council extends its thanks to Timothy Kenefick for the time he has dedicated to serving his community by his membership on the South Windsor Board of Education.
Was made by Deputy Mayor Bazzano
Seconded by Councillor Yagaloff
The motion was approved, unanimously
ITEM:
14. New Business (Continued)
- Resolution Appointing Rick Stahr (R) to the South Windsor Board of Education 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 Rick Stahr (R) to the South Windsor Board of Education for a term ending November 4, 2013 to fill the unexpired term of Timothy Kenefick and postpones consideration of this motion until the Town Council’s next regularly scheduled meeting.
Was made by Councillor Beaulieu
Seconded by Councillor Prague
The motion was approved, unanimously
A. Resolution Adopting an 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 adopts an amendment to Article II, Section 74-31 of the South Windsor Code of Ordinances – Established; terms of the Park & Recreation Commission, said Ordinance more fully described in attached Exhibit B., a copy of which is on file in the Office of the Town Clerk.
Was made by Councillor McCann
Seconded by Councillor Snyder
The motion was approved, unanimously
16. Public Input
None
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17. Communications and Petitions from Council
Mayor Delnicki reported that he had the pleasure of attending Rich Rylander’s retirement party. Dancing with the Stars was held on Friday, March 2, 2012 which was a fund raiser to help attain a gazebo at the Community Center. The night was fun and was for a good cause.
Councillor Havens stated that Mr. Galligan won first prize.
Mayor Delnicki extended an invitation to everyone who participated with Dancing with the Stars to come before the Town Council in the future in costume.
Councillor Havens stated that the South Windsor Rotary is matching the $6,000 that is necessary to complete the installation and construction of the gazebo.
Councillor McCann stated that as the Council knows, the Town of South Windsor, East Windsor and Windsor lost our Probate Court Judge, Brian Griffin. The funeral services were held on Saturday, March 3, 2012 which was a wonderful tribute to a man who truly deserved it. Judge Griffin will be sorely missed.
Mayor Delnicki stated that is was a tragic loss and it will be tough to find someone to step into that position.
Councillor Yagaloff said that Brian was loved by many in the community and he was a wonderful person. Councillor Yagaloff wished his family and friends the very best. Judge Griffin was a well respected person. This is a great loss for everyone.
18. Communications and Reports from Town Manager
None
At 9:35 p.m. Deputy Mayor Bazzano made a motion to go into Executive Session to discuss a personnel issue and pending claims and litigation regarding the Planning & Zoning Commission, enforcement of an ordinance. Councillor McCann seconded the motion; and it was approved, unanimously.
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- Executive Session (Continued)
The following individuals went into Executive Session: Town Manager Matthew B. Galligan, Mayor Delnicki, Deputy Mayor Bazzano, Councillor Anwar, Councillor Beaulieu, Councillor Havens, Councillor McCann, Councillor Prague, Councillor Snyder and Councillor Yagaloff.
At 9:55 p.m. Councillor Snyder made a motion to adjourn the Executive Session. Councillor Anwar seconded the motion; and it was approved, unanimously
20. Adjournment
Councillor Snyder made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 9:55 p.m. Councillor Anwar seconded the motion; and it was approved, unanimously.
Respectfully submitted,
Deborah W. Reid
Clerk of the Council
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