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Town Council Regular Meeting Minutes 9/4/2012
TOWN COUNCIL

TOWN OF SOUTH WINDSOR

Minutes Page 1  September 4, 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 Thomas 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
Dwight Johnson, Town Attorney

Mayor Delnicki read a proclamation into the record regarding the designation of the month of September 2012 as Leukemia, Lymphoma & Myeloma Awareness Month to enhance the understanding of blood related cancers and to encourage participation in voluntary activities to support education programs and the funding of research programs to find a cure for them.

Ms. Vanessa Perry, Assistant to the Town Manager came forward to introduce Michele Connelly who is a Heart Safe Coordinator for the Connecticut Department of Public Health and would be presenting the Mayor with the Town of South Windsor’s designation as a Heart Safe Workplace.  Seventy percent of Town staff and volunteers are AED and CPR certified.  Ms. Perry thanked Andy Hildebrand for his help in providing CPR and AED training to the Town of South Windsor staff and also thanked Andy again and Jason Race for making sure all of the AED units in Town are properly maintained.  

Ms. Michele Connelly who is the Heart Safe Coordinator with the Department of Health explained the background of the program and stated that South Windsor is currently one of five work places in the State of Connecticut that is heart safe.  Ms. Connelley congratulated South Windsor and presented the Mayor with a certificate and a letter from the Commissioner of the Department of Health.


ITEM:

5.      Public Input    

Mr. Skip Bourke, 91 Murielle Drive announced to the Town Council and public that South Windsor was awarded the Bronze Level National Designation as a Bicycle Friendly Community from the League of American Bicyclists and because of that fact, there will be a Bicycle Friendly Community Ceremony and Bike Tour on Saturday, October 20, 2012.  The ceremony will begin at 1:00 p.m. at Jocob’s View.  The South Windsor Walk & Wheel Ways would like to invite the public and the Town Council.

Mr. Don Gonsalves, 40 Bayberry Trail came forward and stated that the referendum for the school is incorrect and he would like to see the roofs and computers on separate referendums.

Mayor Delnicki recessed the Regular Meeting at 8:13 p.m. in order to finish the Work Session.  The Regular Meeting reconvened at 8:44 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 Minutes July 16, 2012; and Regular Meeting of July 16, 2012.

Was made by Councillor Prague
Seconded by Councillor Snyder
The motion was approved, unanimously

  • Public Petitions
None

9.      Communications from Officers and Boards Directly Responsible to Council

None

ITEM:

10.     Reports from Standing Committees

None

11.     Reports of Temporary Committees

Concillor McCann reported from the Sidewalk & Bikeway Subcommittee that the first connector path from Autumn Drive to Tallwood Drive is complete.  Two other connector paths are progressing which are Andresis Trail to Carriage Drive and Abbe Road Extension to the Nevers Road Park.

12.     Consent Agenda

Councillor Yagaloff made a motion to approve Agenda Items 14. C. and Item 14. D. as the Consent Agenda.  Councillor Snyder seconded the motion; and it was approved, unanimously.

14.     New Business

* C.    Resolution Appointing Stephen Wagner (D) 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 Stephen Wagner (D) to the Planning & Zoning Commission for a term ending November 14, 2015 to fill the unexpired term of Frank Bonzani and postpones consideration of this motion until the Town Council’s next regularly scheduled meeting.

(Approved by Consent Agenda)

ITEM:

14.     New Business (Continued)

* D.    Resolution Appointing Joseph Kennedy, Jr. (D) a Full Member 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 Kennedy, Jr. (D) a full member to the Zoning Board of Appeals for a term ending November 30, 2015 to fill the unexpired term of Stephen Wagner 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 Frank Bonzani (D) an Alternate to the Planning & Zoning Commission

BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby accepts with regret, the resignation of Frank Bonzani (D) an Alternate to the Planning & Zoning Commission; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council extends its thanks to Frank Bonzani 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 McCann
The motion was approved, unanimously

B.      Resolution Accepting the Resignation of Stephen Wagner (D) from the Zoning Board of Appeals

BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby accepts with regret, the resignation of Stephen Wagner (D) to the Zoning Board of Appeals, effective September 14, 2012; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council extends its thanks to Stephen Wagner for the time he has dedicated to serving his community by his membership on the Zoning Board of Appeals.



ITEM:

14.     B.      (Continued)

Was made by Councillor Anwar
Seconded by Deputy Mayor Bazzano
The motion was approved, unanimously

E.      Resolution Approving a Refund of Taxes to Thirty-Seven (37) South Windsor Taxpayers

BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby approves a refund of property taxes to thirty-seven (37) South Windsor Taxpayers, the total of said refund being $8,683.01, and as more fully described on attached Exhibit A.

Was made by Councillor McCann
Seconded by Councillor Snyder
The motion was approved, unanimously

F.      Resolution Appropriating $1,245,000 for Planning, Design, Acquisition and Construction of Various Renovations and Improvements to Town Buildings and Authorizing the Issuance of $1,245,000 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 Havens
Seconded by Councillor Snyder

Councillor Anwar stated that the Community Center is an important part of the Town’s infrastructure and there is a need to expand that building.  The expansion of the Community Center should be included in this Resolution.  

Councillor Yagaloff felt that the Resolution as it stands is solid and although he believes the expansion of the Community Center is important, it should be separate from this Resolution.





ITEM:

14.     F.      (Continued)

Mr. Galligan explained that Mr. Clay Major feels that the oil storage tanks at the Town Garage which is $50,000 could be held off and replaced with the generator at the Community Center which is more important at this time for a cost of $75,000.

Councillor Yagaloff made a motion to amend the resolution by eliminating the oil storage tank and replacing it with a generator at the Community Center.  The cost would increase the resolution to $1,270,000.  Councillor Havens seconded the amendment.  

Answering questions from the Council, Mr. Major explained that the generator at the Community Center needs replacement because the day tank which holds the fuel that is brought in from the underground heating oil tank that this unit runs off of, that is rusted because it is low to the ground, on a concrete slab and is subjected to moisture; and the ibeams that support this generator are also rusting out because they too sit on a concrete slab.  It will cost about $12,000.  The other generators that are outside do not have this problem.

Councillor Anwar felt that if the generator can be reused, Timothy Edwards Middle School would be another place to put one so that the Town can expand support to the community in a situation of a disaster, another school would be necessary.

Mayor Delnicki called for a vote on the amendment; it passed, unanimously.
 
Councillor Anwar made a motion to amend the resolution to add the expansion of the Community Center as previously described for a total cost of $1,500,000.  Councillor Yagaloff seconded the amendment.

Councillor Prague stated he is opposed to adding the Community Center to this resolution.  If this item is brought up as a separate referendum that would be good but not bundled with anything.

Councillor Yagaloff felt that the Community Center should have been a part of this agenda and is a major concern of the public.  There should be a way to add a referendum for the expansion of the Community Center onto the agenda.



ITEM:

14.     F.      (Continued)

Councillor Anwar stated that after reviewing the other resolution, this would be the only likely place to fit the expansion of the Community Center into.  Councillor Anwar also stated that he felt adding a sixth referendum would be too many referendums for the public.

Deputy Mayor Bazzano said he would not be in favor of adding the expansion of the Community Center to this referendum, but would be in favor of adding another agenda item.  Mr. Galligan explained that because these are bond resolutions with proceedings that are created by Bond Counsel, it would not be possible to add an agenda item.  Mr. Galligan suggested that the Council have an Emergency Meeting on Thursday and have the Resolution regarding the expansion of the Community Center on that agenda.

Deputy Mayor Bazzano stated that he would like more information regarding the expansion if it were to go forward such as who will the expansion be used by, how many square feet and the cost for the addition.  Councillor Bazzano said he would agree to meet on Thursday regarding this issue.

Councillor McCann stated that it was recommended that the Council would seek input from the Public Building Commission regarding the expansion of the Community Center and Councillor McCann felt that the Council should proceed in that manner.

Councillor Havens felt that one of the top priorities is to provide space for senior citizens but at this point in time adding $1,000,000 to this resolution does not give the Council or the public enough information as to what is going to be done and how the funds are going to be spent.  Adding this to the resolution could create a hardship for the remainder of the referendums.

Councillor Anwar withdrew his amendment and requested that an Emergency Meeting be held Thursday so that the expansion of the Community Center can be put onto the referendum.  

Mayor Delnicki called for vote on the amended resolution; it was approved, unanimously.





ITEM:

14.     F.      (Continued)

The Resolution to read as follows:

Resolution Appropriating $1,270,000 for Planning, Design, Acquisition and Construction of Various Renovations and Improvements to Town Buildings and Authorizing the Issuance of $1,270,000 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.

G.      Resolution Providing for Referendum of Town Electors

BE IT RESOLVED that the Resolution entitled “Resolution Appropriating $1,270,000 for Planning, Design, Acquisition and Construction of Various Renovations and Improvements to Town Buildings and authorizing the Issuance of $1,270,000 Bonds of the Town to Meet Said Appropriation and Pending the Issuance Thereof the Making of Temporary Borrowings for Such Purpose’, adopted by the Town Council on September 4, 2012 be approved?”

The ballot label for said questions will read as follows:

“Shall the resolution appropriating and authorizing bonds in the amount of $1,270,000 for the planning, design, acquisition and construction of various renovations and improvements to Town buildings be approved?  Yes   No”

Was made by Deputy Mayor Bazzano
Seconded by Councillor Anwar
The motion was approved, unanimiously

ITEM:

  • New Business (Continued)
  • Resolution Appropriating $5,790,000 for Planning, Design, Acquisition and Construction of Various Renovations and Improvements to the Town’s Schools and authorizing the Issuance of $5,790,000 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 C.
Was made by Councillor Snyder
Seconded by Deputy Mayor Bazzano

Councillor Sndyer made an amendment that after various renovations and improvements to the Town’s school’s, the phrase “and educational technology” should be added.  Councillor McCann seconded the amendment.  

Councillor Yagaloff stated he wants to be clear that the bonding is allowed to cover that description so he felt the amendment should read “including technology infrastructure systems”.

Councillor Snyder withdrew her amendment.
Councillor Yagloff amended the Resolution to include after improvements to the Town’s schools “including information technology systems, educational technology and equipment”.  Deputy Mayor Bazzano seconded the amendment.

Councillor Anwar stated that based upon the survey, the support for the computers was not as high as the technology portion.  Councillor Anwar felt that these issues should be separate referendums.  Councillor Prague explained that the survey on the school and infrastructure was 76.3% likely or very likely to pass and 15.8% unlikely or very unlikely.  The school computers was 62% was likely or very likely and 26.3% was unlikely or very unlikely.

ITEM:

14.     H.      (Continued)

Councillor McCann stated that one of the concerns he had with addressing the school referendum at all was the fear that people in Town would think that if the roofs are fixed, upgrades to the computers are done and some of the other improvements that are called for in this referendum, then that would be all that would need to be done for the elementary schools.  Our elementary schools need significant work.  Councillor McCann said he is in favor of this referendum because the things that are included in this are not going to be wasted even if further improvements to the schools are necessary.  

Mayor Delnicki called for a vote on the amendment; it passed, unanimously.

Councillor Yagaloff said he would support this resolution but also hopes the public realizes this does not take care of everything with the elementary schools.

Councillor Snyder explained that out of the $5.79 million, $1.5 million of that is reimbursable at a 45.71% reimbursement.  

Answering questions from the Council, Mr. Galligan explained that maintenance to the schools were put into capital projects and those projects were not fully funded each year.  Councillor Anwar felt that more clarification on this item is necessary for the public.

Mayor Delnicki called for a vote on the amended Resolution; it passed, unanimously

The Resolution to read as follow:

Resolution Appropriating $5,790,000 for Planning, Design, Acquisition and Construction of Various Renovations and Improvements to the Town’s Schools including Information Technology Systems, Educational Technology and Equipment and authorizing the Issuance of $5,790,000 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 C.

ITEM:

14.     New Business (Continued)

I.      Resolution Providing for Referendum of Town Electors

BE IT RESOLVED that the Resolution entitled “Resolution Appropriating $5,790,000 for Planning, Design, Acquisition and Construction of Various Renovations and Improvements to the Town’s Schools and Authorizing the Issuance of $5,790,000 Bonds of the Town to Meet Said Appropriation and Pending the Issuance Thereof the Making of Temporary Borrowings for Such Purpose’, adopted by the Town Council on September 4, 2012, be approved?”

The ballot label for said question will read as follows:

“Shall the resolution appropriating and authorizing bonds in the amount of $5,790,000 for the planning, design, acquisition and construction of various renovations and improvements to the Town’s schools be approved?  Yes   No”

Was made by Councill Prague
Seconded by Councillor McCann

Councillor McCann made a motion to amend the resolution and ballot label to include “and information technology systems, technology programs and equipment” after schools.  Councillor Prague seconded the amendment.

Councillor Yagaloff made a friendly amendment that the language should be parallel to the previous amendment made to the resolution.  Councillor McCann accepted the friendly amendment.  The language to read “including information technology systems, educational technology and equipment”.

The Resolution to read as follows:

BE IT RESOLVED that the Resolution entitled “Resolution Appropriating $5,790,000 for Planning, Design, Acquisition and Construction of Various Renovations and Improvements to the Town’s Schools, including Information Technology Systems, educational Technology and Equipment and Authorizing the Issuance of $5,790,000 Bonds of the Town to Meet Said Appropriation and Pending the Issuance Thereof the Making of Temporary Borrowings for Such Purpose’, adopted by the Town Council on September 4, 2012, be approved?”

ITEM:

14.     I.      (Continued)

The ballot label for said question will read as follows:

“Shall the resolution appropriating and authorizing bonds in the amount of $5,790,000 for the planning, design, acquisition and construction of various renovations and improvements to the Town’s schools including information technology systems, educational technology and equipment be approved?  Yes    No”

Mayor Delnicki called for a vote on the amendment; it passed, unanimously.

Mayor Delnicki called for a vote on the amended resolution; it passed, unanimously.

J.      Resolution Appropriating $1,620,000 for Planning, Design, Acquisition and Construction of Improvements to Town’s Information Technology Systems and Equipment and Authorizing the Issuance of $1,620,000 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 D.

Was made by Councillor Beaulie
Seconded by Councillor Prague

Councillor Yagaloff stated he would support this but felt that the amount is too high.  

Councillor McCann said that in theory he does not like bonding long term for short term assets, but after reviewing the referendum he realized it is more than computers that are being requested.  Communications between emergency personnel during large storms is very important and this would enhance that equipment and keep the Town up to date.

Mr. Scott Roberts, Director of IT came forward and answered various questions from Councillor Anwar.

Mayor Delnicki stated he would not be supporting this resolution.

Councillor Snyder pointed out that there are so many components in this referendum that will connect the Town more efficiently.


ITEM:

14.     J.      (Continued)

Councillor Anwar stated that although he does not agree with some of the items in this referendum, he would support this resolution.

Mayor Delnicki called for a vote on the resolution; it passed on a roll call vote of 8 to 1 with Mayor Delnicki voting in opposition.

K.      Resolution Providing for Referendum of Town Electors

BE IT RESOLVED that the Resolution entitled “Resolution Appropriating $1,620,000 for Planning, Design, Acquisition and Construction of Improvements to Town’s Information Technology Systems and Equipment and Authorizing the Issuance of $1,620,000 Bonds of the Town to Meet Said Appropriation and Pending the Issuance Thereof the Making of Temporary Borrowings for Such Purpose’, adopted by the Town Council on September 4, 2012, be approved?”

The ballot label for said question will read as follows:

“Shall the resolution appropriating and authorizing the bonds in the amount of $1,620,000 for the planning, design, acquisition and construction of improvements to Town’s information technology systems and equipment be approve?  Yes   No”

Was made by Councillor Anwar
Seconded by Councillor McCann
The motion was approved, unanimously

L.      Resolution Appropriating $3,020,000 for Planning, Design, Acquisition and Construction of Various Road Paving and Drainage Improvements and Authorizing the Issuance of $3,020,000 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 E.

Was made by Councillor Yagaloff
Seconded by Deputy Mayor Bazzano

ITEM:

14.     L.      (Continued)

Mayor Delnicki explained that the Town Council has the ability to be flexible with the roads that are done and can change the list by resolution, but the cost can not be larger then what has been stated.  

Councillor Prague stated that on Kelly Road the telephone poles are getting closer to the edge of the road not further to allow for the sidewalks.  Mr. Doolittle explained that underground utilities were not done because the cost is very high.  

Councillor Prague made an amendment to the Resolution adding $2,000,000 to the resolution for neighborhood roads which are roads within a neighborhood.  Councillor Anwar seconded the amendment.  

Councillor Anwar stated he would support this amendment if the amount were closer to $1,000,000

Councillor McCann questioned if the definition for neighborhood roads are roads that are identified by the Town as not being arterial or collector roads?  Councillor Prague answered yes.

Councillor Havens felt that there are too many referendums and felt that additional funds should not be added.

Councillor Prague amended the amount to $980,000 and Councillor Anwar agreed.

Mayor Delnicki called for a vote on the amendment; it was passed on a roll call vote of 7 to 2 with Councillor Havens and Councillor Yagaloff voting in opposition.

Mayor Delnicki called for a vote on the amended resolution, it was passed on a roll call vote of 7 to 2 with Councillor Havens and Councillor Yagaloff voting in opposition.

The Resolution to read as follows:

Resolution Appropriating $4,000,000 for Planning, Design, Acquisition and Construction of Various Road Paving and Drainage Improvements and Authorizing the Issuance of $4,000,000 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 E.

ITEM:

14.     New Business (Continued)

M.      Resolution Providing for Referendum of Town Electors

BE IT RESOLVED that the Resolution entitled “Resolution Appropriating $4,000,000 for Planning, Design, Acquisition and Construction of Various Road Paving and Drainage Improvements and Authorizing the Issuance of $4,000,000 Bonds of the Town to Meet Said Appropriation and Pending the Issuance Thereof the Making of Temporary Borrowings for Such Purpose’, adopted by the Town Council on September 4, 2012, be approved?”

The ballot label for said question will read as follows:

“Shall the resolution appropriating and authorizing bonds in the amount of $4,000,000 for the planning, design, acquisition and construction of various road paving and drainage improvements be approved?  Yes   No”

Was made by Councillor Snyder
Seconded by Councillor McCann

Mayor Delnicki called for a vote on the resolution; it passed on a roll call vote of 7 to 2 with Councillor Havens and Councillor Yagaloff voting in opposition.

N.      Resolution Appropriating $1,010,000 for Planning, Design, Acquisition and Construction of Improvements to Existing Park System and Athletic Facilities and Authorizing the Issuance of $1,010,000 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 F.

Was made by Councillor McCann
Seconded by Councillor Snyder

Councillor Yagaloff stated he would support this but felt that something like the playgrounds should be accessible to people all year round.  Councillor Yagaloff also felt that the amount should be smaller.

Councillor McCann agreed that the playground should be accessible to people all year road.



ITEM:

14.     N.      (Continued)

Councillor Anwar stated that the amount of the resolution is $1,010,000 which is more than what the details add up to be?  Mr. Galligan explained that the extra funds are for the cost of issuance.

Deputy Mayor Bazzano stated that he would support this resolution and explained that these improvements have nothing to do with the Athletic Fields Subcommittees proposal of the addition of athletic fields and improvements to athletic fields.

Mayor Delnicki called for a vote on the resolution; it was approved, unanimously.

O.      Resolution Providing for Referendum of Town Electors  

Ben IT RESOLVED that the Resolution entitled “Resolution Appropriating $1,010,000 for Planning, Design, Acquisition and construction of Improvements to Existing Park System and Athletic Facilities and Authorizing the Issuance of $1,010,000 Bonds of the Town to Meet Said Appropriation and Pending the Issuance Thereof the Making of Temporary Borrowings for Such Purpose’, adopted by the Town Council on September 4, 2012, be approved?”

The ballot label for said question will read as follows:

“Shall the resolution appropriating and authorizing bonds in the amount of $1,010,000 for the planning, design, acquisition and construction of improvements to existing park system and athletic facilities be approved?  Yes   No”

Was made by Deputy Mayor Bazzano
Seconded by Councillor Snyder
The motion was approved, unanimously


ITEM:

14.     New Business (Continued)

P.      Resolution Authorizing the Town Attorney to Draft Explanatory Text for the upcoming Referendums Regarding Various Renovations and Improvements to Town buildings, Various Renovations and Improvements to the Town’s Schools, Improvements to Town’s Information Technology Systems and Equipment, Various Road Paving and Drainage Improvements and Improvements to Existing Park System and Athletic Facilities

BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby authorizes the Town Attorney to draft Explanatory Test for the upcoming Referendums regarding various renovations and improvements to Town buildings, various renovations and improvements to the Town’s schools, improvements to Town’s information technology systems and equipment, various road paving and drainage improvements and improvements to existing park system and athletic facilities.

Was made by Councillor Beaulieu
Seconded by Councillor Snyder

Councillor Beaulieu made an amendment the language in the resolution after improvements to Town’s schools, add in “including information technology systems, educational technology and equipment”.

Mayor Delnicki called for a vote on the amendment; it was approved, unanimously.

The resolution to read as follows:

BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby authorizes the Town Attorney to draft Explanatory Test for the upcoming Referendums regarding various renovations and improvements to Town buildings, various renovations and improvements to the Town’s schools including information technology systems, educational technology and equipment, improvements to Town’s information technology systems and equipment, various road paving and drainage improvements and improvements to existing park system and athletic facilities.


ITEM:

14.     P.      (Continued)

Answering questions from the Council, Mr. Galligan explained that each individual Councilor can take a position on these items as long as there are no Town resources used.  The Town Attorney will send the Town Council members a list of what members should and should not do.  

Mayor Delnicki called for a vote on the amended resolution; it was approved, unanimously

15.     Passage of Ordinance

None

16.     Public Input

None

17.     Communications and Petitions from Council

Councillor Anwar stated that after reading the legal opinion from the Town Attorney, the Town Council has the capacity to stop the sale of cigarettes at CVS Pharmacy.  Councillor Anwar requested that a meeting be scheduled with representatives of CVS regarding this issue.

Mayor Delnicki suggested that a discussion item be put on the next agenda first.

Councillor Yagaloff stated he would like to have an informal discussion with CVS.

Mayor Delnicki felt that if the Council is going to have an informal discussion with the company, the majority of the Council needs to support what is being discussed.  Any Councillor can go to the business community and talk to them about different issues.

Councillor Anwar requested that this item be put on the agenda for discussion.

Mayor Delnicki stated that he received a complaint about the portable toilets in the parks not being adequate.  Mr. Galligan said he would have the Park & Recreation Department check them out.



ITEM:

  • Communications and Reports from Town Manager
None

19.     Executive Session

None

20.     Adjournment

At 10:56 p.m. Deputy Mayor Bazzano made a motion to adjourn the Regular Meeting.  Councillor Beaulieu seconded the motion; and it was approved, unanimously.


Respectfully submitted,



                                                
Deborah W. Reid
Clerk of the Council