TOWN COUNCIL
TOWN OF SOUTH WINDSOR
Minutes Page 1 September 17, 2012
TOWN COUNCIL – Regular Meeting
Council Chambers – South Windsor Town Hall
1. Call Meeting to Order
Mayor Delnicki called the Regular Meeting to order at 8:00 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 (left at 10:39 p.m.)
After roll call was complete, Mayor Delnicki presented members of the Boys U14 Travel Soccer Team with certificates for winning the Connecticut Cup State Championship.
5. Public Input
Mr. Don Gonsalves, 40 Bayberry Trail came forward and requested that he be able to speak later in the Regular Meeting after the Work Session is complete.
Mayor Delnicki stated he allows public to speak after each item.
Mayor Delnicki recessed the Regular Meeting at 8:13 p.m. in order to finish the Work Session. The Regular Meeting reconvened at 10:40 p.m.
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 September 4, 2012; and Regular Meeting of September 4, 2012.
Was made by Councillor Beaulieu
Seconded by Councillor McCann
The motion was approved, unanimously
Mayor Delnicki presented a petition to the Council Clerk that was submitted by Ms. Carol Ann Hatch, speaking in opposition to athletic fields being constructed as proposed by the Athletic Fields Subcommittee on Nevers Road. The petition was signed by a number of electorates.
Councillor McCann felt that this is a letter signed by the electors and is not sure if it qualifies as a petition because it does not have the requisite number of electors signing it.
Mayor Delnicki pulled the petition until it has been established if this is a petition or letter.
9. Communications from Officers and Boards Directly Responsible to Council
None
10. Reports from Standing Committees
None
11. Reports of Temporary Committees
None
12. Consent Agenda
Councillor Havens made a motion to approve Agenda Items 13. A. and Item 13. B. as the Consent Agenda. Councillor Yagaloff seconded the motion; and it was approved, unanimously.
ITEM:
13. New Business
* A. Resolution Appointing Stephen Wagner (D) to the Planning & Zoning Commission
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.
(Approved by Consent Agenda)
* B. Resolution Appointing Joseph Kennedy, Jr. (D) a Full Member to the Zoning Board of Appeals
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.
(Approved by Consent Agenda)
Deputy Mayor Bazzano made a motion to suspend the rules in order to bring Items 14. E., 14. A., and 15. A. forward.
14. New Business
E. Resolution Setting a Time and Place for a Public Hearing to Receive Citizen Input on Amendments to the South Windsor Code of Ordinances, Chapter 86, Article III. Sidewalks
BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby sets Monday, October 1, 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 amendments to the South Windsor Code of Ordinances, Chapter 86, Article III. Sidewalks.
Was made by Councillor McCann
Seconded by Councillor Snyder
The motion was approved, unanimously
ITEM:
14. New Business (Continued)
A. Resolution Appointing the South Windsor Public Building Commission to Develop Conceptual Plans for the Expansion of the Charles Enes Community Center
BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby appoints the South Windsor Public Building Commission to develop conceptual plans including rough design, square footage and approximate cost for the expansion of the Charles Enes Community Center for use by all South Windsor residents; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the expansion to consist of approximately 10,000 square feet and cost no more than $1,850,000; and
BE FURTHER RESOLVED that Councillor M. Saud Anwar and Councillor Cary Prague will work with the Public Building Commission to investigate, research and present a plan to the Town Council at a future date to accomplish the goal of providing additional space in the Charles Enes Community Center.
Was made by Councillor Prague
Seconded by Deputy Mayor Bazzano
Councillor Prague made a friendly amendment to the resolution. The cost to be no more than $1,500,000 instead of $1,850,000. Deputy Mayor Bazzano agreed to the friendly amendment.
Councillor Prague then made another friendly amendment to the resolution to add language to explore alternatives to building onto the Community Center. Councillor Anwar agreed to the friendly amendment.
Councillor McCann explained that it would be alternatives for providing necessary space for community use. There is potential opportunity for the Town to use other space within Town to provide exactly the type of space necessary. Before committing the Town to spend $1,500,000 for an addition to this building, Councillor McCann feels the Town Council should explore other opportunities and other alternatives.
ITEM:
14. A. (Continued)
Councillor Prague stated that this item was opposed to go to referendum and he feels that this alternative will give the Town Council the ability to get this done properly.
Councillor Anwar stated that he is disappointed that this did not go to referendum to allow the community to vote on this issue. Councillor Anwar said he received a call from a senior who felt that this alternative was being done to pacify the seniors. Councillor Anwar then stated he would support this even though he does not agree with how it is being done because there is no funding mechanism.
Mayor Delnicki stated that the Town Council is looking to do this project correctly. At the September 4, 2012 meeting, each of the referendums was explained in detail and people knew what they were getting. This item regarding the expansion of the Community Center did not have any details. The Council made the decision to oppose sending that to referendum in order to give more details regarding the project.
Councillor Yagaloff stated he would support the resolution because the process needs to be moved forward to getting more space at the Community Center. Councillor Yagaloff then stated that he is not supporting the funding for architectural studies or design because an architectural study and design have already been done. The Public Building Commission will have to come with a compelling reason why they need funds. The Town Council will have to make sure that the Public Building Commission does not make any recommendations regarding this issues which involves policy decisions.
Councillor Prague explained that this expansion is for the Community Center, not the Senior Center. The expansion of the Senior Center failed at a previous referendum and the Council needs to go about doing the expansion in a different manner so it will pass in order to get additional space for the Community Center.
Mayor Delnicki called for a vote on the amended resolution; it was approved, unanimously.
(Resolution Continued on Next Page)
ITEM:
14. A. (Continued)
The resolution to read as follows:
BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby appoints the South Windsor Public Building Commission to develop conceptual plans including rough design, square footage and approximate cost for the expansion of the Charles Enes Community Center, or other alternatives to provide additional space, for use by all South Windsor residents; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the expansion to consist of approximately 10,000 square feet and cost no more than $1,500,000; and
BE FURTHER RESOLVED that Councillor M. Saud Anwar and Councillor Cary Prague will work with the Public Building Commission to investigate, research and present a plan to the Town Council at a future date to accomplish the goal of providing additional space in the Charles Enes Community Center or to explore an alternative solution.
15. Passage of Ordinance
A. Resolution Adopting an Amendment to Ordinance #190 – Demolition Delay Ordinance
BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby adopts an amendment to Ordinance #190 – Demolition Delay Ordinance, as shown in attached Exhibit A.
Was made by Deputy Mayor Bazzano
Seconded by Councillor Yagaloff
Councillor McCann stated he feels this amended Ordinance is much better than the original Ordinance. The concerns of the Town Council were addressed.
Mayor Delnicki called for a vote on the amended Ordinance; it was approved, unanimously.
ITEM:
14. New Business
- Resolution Approving the Transfer of $30,000 from the Contingency Account to the Public Building Commission Budget
BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby approves the transfer of $30,000 from the Contingency Account to the Public Building Commission Budget for expenses necessary to prepare a conceptual plan including rough design, square footage and approximate cost for the Charles Enes Community Center expansion.
Was made by Councillor Anwar
Seconded by Councillor Havens
Deputy Mayor Bazzano made a motion to table this resolution. Councillor Yagaloff seconded the motion; and it was approved, unanimously.
C. Resolution Approving the Transfer of $30,487.92 from Contingency to the Registrar of Voters Budget
BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby approves the transfer of $30,487.92 from the Contingency Account to the Registrar of Voters Budget to cover costs associated with the US Senate Primaries held on August 14, 2012 and the Special Election held on August 21, 2012.
Was made by Councillor Snyder
Seconded by Deputy Mayor Bazzano
The motion was approved, unanimously
20. Adjournment
At 11:00 p.m. Councillor Havens 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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