TOWN COUNCIL
TOWN OF SOUTH WINDSOR
Minutes Page 1 April 16, 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 8:02 p.m.
4. Roll Call
Members Present: Mayor Tom Delnicki
Deputy Mayor Gary Bazzano
Councillor Cindy Beaulieu
Councillor Ed Havens
Councillor Kevin McCann
Councillor Cary Prague
Councillor Janice Snyder
Councillor Keith Yagaloff
Members Absent: Councillor M. Saud Anwar
Also Present: Matthew B. Galligan, Town Manager
Kari Olson, Town Attorney
Mayor Delnicki presented a proclamation to the South Windsor Walk & Wheel Ways which recognized May as South Windsor Bike Month. Mr. Teddy Heirra came before the Town Council and explained the importance of riding a bike for exercise and also explained his experience of riding and how far he has rode.
5. Public Input
Mr. Don Gonsalves, 40 Bayberry Trail came forward and stated that the WPCA Sub-Committee has met twice and he is not happy that there have been no other meetings and no financial information sent out to anyone.
Mayor Delnicki gave Mr. Gonsalves a copy of the financial information.
Mr. Galligan responded by explaining that the WPCA Sub-Committee has not met because Mr. Gonsalves was going to be gone for two weeks and the Sub-Committee decided to wait for Mr. Gonsalves to return. There is a meeting scheduled for April 23, 2012. Mr. Galligan stated that Mr. Gonsalves can call the Town Manager’s Office any time to get information or ask questions.
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5. Public Input (Continued)
Mr. Jacob Hill came before the Town Council to discuss a Skate Park being constructed in Town which would benefit the community. Mr. Hill questioned the status of a Skate Park.
Mr. Ray Favreau, Director of the Park & Recreation Department explained that a Skate Park has been in the Master Plan for quite a while. A Skate Park would be implemented in three phases, one design phase and then two construction phases. It would cost approximately $250,000 for the construction of a Skate Park. There are some funds in the budget which could be used for the design phase. The Town would like to move forward with the design portion of the plan.
Ms. Lane, came forward and explained that there are individuals who began playing Pickle Ball in September at the Community Center. The group has been playing at Ellsworth School but will have to move shortly because the floors are going to be redone. Ms. Lane requested that lines be painted at the Wapping School on the tennis court in order for Pickle Ball to be played.
Mr. Favreau explained that the Town is presently trying to identify a location where Pickle Ball can be played and will coordinate with Public Works for line painting.
Mayor Delnicki suggested that this item be discussed at a future Town Council meeting.
At 8:28 p.m. the Mayor recessed the Regular Meeting in order to finish the Work Session agenda. The meeting reconvened at 9:54 p.m.
6. Environmental Health & Safety Message
None
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 April 2, 2012; Special Budget Work Session of April 9, 2012; Public Hearing of April 12, 2012; and Regular Meeting of April 2, , 2012.
Was made by Deputy Mayor Bazzano
Seconded by Councillor Snyder
The motion was approved, unanimously
ITEM:
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 there has been consensus of the Sidewalk & Bikeway Sub-Committee to bring forward to the Town Council the repealing of two Ordinances. One Ordinance is regarding the maintenance and construction of sidewalks and the other is regarding the expense of repairs to the sidewalks. A discussion item could be scheduled for the next meeting as well as the setting of a public hearing to repeal these Ordinances.
The Sub-Committee also discussed the on-going engineering for reconstruction of Strong Road and Avery Street and the ability to implement sidewalks and bike lanes into the plan. The Sub-Committee discussed a two year plan for connecting neighborhoods throughout Town.
Councillor Yagaloff felt that that Town Attorney’s opinion would be necessary on the issue of sidewalks prior to discussions by the Town Council.
Councillor Havens felt that the budget should be finished before this item is discussed.
12. Consent Agenda
Councillor Yagaloff made a motion to approve Agenda Items 13. A. and 14. A., as the Consent Agenda. Councillor Snyder seconded the motion; and it was approved, unanimously.
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13. Unfinished Business
* A. Resolution Reappointing Linda Jeski (D) to the Economic Development Commission
BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby reappoints Linda Jeski (D) to the Economic Development Commission for a term ending November 30, 2015.
(Approved by Consent Agenda)
14. New Business
* A. Resolution Reappointing Andrew Paterna (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 Andrew Paterna (D) to the Park & Recreation Commission for a term ending December 31, 2015 and postpones consideration of this motion until the Town Council’s next regularly scheduled meeting.
(Approved by Consent Agenda)
B. Resolution Authorizing the Town Manager to Contribute $1,000 to South Windsor High School’s 2012 “Operation Graduation Fund”
BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby authorizes Town Manger, Matthew B. Galligan to transfer $1,000 from the Contingency Fund to the Town Manger’s Professional Account, said $1,000 to then be used as the Town’s contribution towards South Windsor High School’s 2012 “Operation Graduation Fund.”
Was made by Councillor Snyder
Seconded by Councillor Yagaloff
(Resolution Continued on Next Page)
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14. B. (Continued)
Councillor Prague made an amendment to the resolution changing $1,000 to $2,000. Councillor McCann seconded the motion; and it passed 7 to 1 on a roll call vote with Mayor Delnicki, Deputy Mayor Bazzano, Councillor Beaulieu, Councillor McCann, Councillor Prague, Councillor Snyder and Councillor Yagaloff voting in favor of the amendment; and Councillor Havens voting in opposition to the amendment.
Mayor Delnicki called for a vote on the amended resolution; it passed unanimously.
The resolution to read as follows:
BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby authorizes Town Manger, Matthew B. Galligan to transfer $2,000 from the Contingency Fund to the Town Manger’s Professional Account, said $2,000 to then be used as the Town’s contribution towards South Windsor High School’s 2012 “Operation Graduation Fund.”
C. Resolution Authorizing the Appropriation of Excess Bond Premium to Establish a Debt Service Fund to Pay Interest on Bonds
WHEREAS, the Town issued $2,000,000 of General Obligation Bonds and $9,050,000 of General Obligation Bond Anticipation Notes dated February 21, 2012 (the “Obligations”), at a premium of $202,148 (the “Premium”); and
WHEREAS, in accordance with the tax law as applicable to the Obligations, the Premium should be used to pay interest coming due on the Town’s outstanding general obligation bonds; and
WHEREAS, the Town Manager believes it is in the Town’s best interest to establish a debt service fund in the General Fund to be used to pay interest coming due on the Town’s outstanding general obligation bonds in the future
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby (1) authorizes the Town Manager to establish a debt service fund in the General Fund; and (2) authorizes the Town Manger to transfer the Premium to such debt service fund to be used to pay interest coming due on the Town’s outstanding general obligation bonds in the future.
(Resolution Continued on Next Page)
ITEM:
14. C. (Continued)
Was made by Councillor Beaulieu
Seconded by Deputy Mayor Bazzano
Councillor Beaulieu stated that at the last meeting the Town Council requested that debt be paid instead of putting funds towards the ARC of the pension plan.
Answering questions from the Council, Mr. Galligan explained that the Town has met the ARC for next year’s pension. The current ARC obligation needs to be met. Attorney Panico explained that these funds need to be used to pay debt.
Mayor Delnicki called for a vote on this resolution; it was approved, unanimously.
- Resolution Setting a Time and Place for a Public Hearing to Receive Citizen Input on the Appropriation of $100,000 of LoCIP funds for a Safety Answering Service Equipment at the Police Department
BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby sets Monday, May 7, 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 the appropriation of $100,000 of LoCIP funding for a safety answering service equipment at the Police Department.
Was made by Councillor Havens
Seconded by Councillor Snyder
Answering questions from the Council, Mr. Galligan explained that this is for the improvements to the dispatch center. The Town is looking to get into an agreement with Marcus Communications who will take care of what is necessary for the dispatch center.
Mayor Delnicki called for a vote on this resolution; it was approved, unanimously.
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14. New Business (Continued)
- Resolution Authorizing the Town Manager to Enter into a Lease Agreement with Marcus Communications
BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby authorizes Town Manager, Matthew B. Galligan to sign and execute a Lease Agreement with Marcus Communications for the purchase of new safety answering service for the Police Department
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby authorizes Town Manger, Matthew B. Galligan to sign and execute any other necessary documents to execute this agreement on behalf of the Town of South Windsor.
Was made by Councillor McCann
Seconded by Councillor Prague
Mr. Galligan explained that the lease will probably not begin until next year. The Town will be using funds from the tower to offset the payment of this item.
Councillor Yagaloff made an amendment stating that he believes this should be subject to Town Council approval. Councillor McCann accepted the amendment as a friendly amendment.
Mayor Delnicki called for a vote on the amended resolution; it was approved, unanimously.
The 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 a Lease Agreement with Marcus Communications for the purchase of new safety answering service for the Police Department, subject to Town Council approval; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby authorizes Town Manger, Matthew B. Galligan to sign and execute any other necessary documents to execute this agreement on behalf of the Town of South Windsor, subject to Town Council approval.
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14. New Business (Continued)
- Resolution Approving a Refund of Taxes to Eighteen (18) South Windsor Taxpayers
BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby approves a refund of property taxes to eighteen (18) South Windsor Taxpayers, the total of said refund being $8,709.92, and as more fully described on attached Exhibit A.
Was made by Councillor Yagaloff
Seconded by Deputy Mayor Bazzano
Motion was approved, unanimously
15. Passage of Ordinance
A. Resolution Adopting Amendments to Article IV, Blight and Nuisance Ordinance (Postponed from the April 2, 2012 Regular Meeting)
BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby adopts amendments to Article IV, Blight and Nuisance Ordinance, 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 Prague
Seconded by Councillor Snyder
Councillor Yagaloff stated that this allows the Town to go on to blighted properties in Town and remediate any problems and is a very important Ordinance for the Town.
Mayor Delnicki said that this Ordinance gives the Town a tool to remediate the outside of a blighted property that is abandoned that has become a safety concern. This Ordinance will protect the community.
Councillor Havens felt that this is a good Ordinance, but it needs to be enforced.
Mayor Delnicki called for a vote on the resolution; it was approved, unanimously.
ITEM:
16. Public Input
None
17. Communications and Petitions from Council
None
18. Communications and Reports from Town Manager
Mr. Galligan informed the Town Council that he received a letter from Senator LeBeau regarding Ellington Road being paved (Rte. 194 up to 286). The Town will be getting information out to the public regarding this issue. .
19. Executive Session
None
20. Adjournment
At 10:23 p.m. Councillor McCann made a motion to adjourn the Regular Meeting. Councillor Yagaloff seconded the motion; and it was approved, unanimously.
Respectfully submitted,
Deborah W. Reid
Clerk of the Council
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