AGENDA
TOWN COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
COUNCIL CHAMBERS TUESDAY, JANUARY 19, 2010
SOUTH WINDSOR TOWN HALL TIME: 8:00 P.M.
1. Call Meeting to Order
2. Prayer: Reverend Thomas White, St. Peter’s Episcopal Church
3. Pledge of Allegiance
4. Roll Call
5. Public Input
[Per Town Council Rules, this segment of the meeting shall not exceed twenty (20) minutes unless extended by the Mayor, with the consent of a majority of the Town Council.]
6. Environmental Health & Safety Message
7. Adoption of Minutes of Previous Meetings - none
8. Public Petitions
9. Communications from Officers and Boards Directly Responsible to Council
10. Communications and Reports from Town Manager
[Per Town Council Rules, this segment of the meeting shall not exceed ten (10) minutes unless extended by the Mayor, with the consent of a majority of the Council.]
11. Reports from Standing Committees
12. Reports of Temporary Committees
13. Communications and Petitions from Council
[Per Town Council Rules, this segment of the meeting shall not exceed twenty (20) minutes unless extended by the Mayor, with the consent of a majority of the Council.]
14. Public Participation
[Per Town Council Rules, this segment of the meeting shall not exceed thirty (30) minutes unless extended by the Mayor, with the consent of a majority of the Town Council.]
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AGENDA
Regular Meeting – Town Council
January 19, 2010
15. Consent Agenda
[All items listed with an asterisk (*) are considered to be routine by the Town Council and will be enacted by one Motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a Council member so requests, in which event the item will be removed from the General Order of Business and be considered in its normal sequence on the Agenda.]
16. Unfinished Business
A. Discussion Item: Vision Statement for the Town of South Windsor (requested by Councillor Prague)
* B. Resolution Appointing Richard Muller (R) an Alternate to the Inland Wetlands Agency/Conservation Commission
17. New Business
* A. Resolution Reappointing William Flagg (D) to the Connecticut River Assembly and Postponing Consideration of this Motion until the Town Council’s Next Regularly Scheduled Meeting
* B. Resolution Appointing Arthur Jennings (D) to the Building Code Board of Appeals and Postponing Consideration of this Motion until the Town Council’s Next Regularly Scheduled Meeting
C. Resolution to Rescind a Previously Approved Motion from the December 21, 2009 Meeting to Reduce the Board of Education Budget for Fiscal Year 2009/2010
D. Resolution Authorizing the Amendment of Revenues in the Approved 2009/2010 Budget
E. Resolution Concerning Outreach for Senior Citizen Tax Relief Program
F. Resolution Setting the Salary and Benefits for the Town Clerk
G. Resolution Amending a Previously Approved Appointment
H. Resolution for a Citizens Matching Mini-Grant” to The Down To Earth Garden Club to Assist in Funding for a Butterfly Garden
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AGENDA
Regular Meeting – Town Council
January 19, 2010
17. New Business (Continued)
I. Resolution for a Citizens Matching Mini-Grant” to The Friends of South Windsor Swim Team to Assist in Funding to Expand the South Windsor High School Swim Team
J. Resolution Authorizing the Town Manager to File an Application For and Execute an Assistance Agreement with the Connecticut Department of Economic and Community Development
K. Resolution Approving a Refund of Taxes to Twenty-Nine (29) South Windsor Taxpayers
18. Passage of Ordinance
19. Communications and Petitions from Council (Continued)
[This Agenda Item permits continued communications not covered under Item #13 due to time restraints.]
20. Communications and Reports from Town Manager (Continued)
[This Agenda Item permits continued communications not covered under Item #10 due to time restraints.]
21. Executive Session
A. Personnel Issue - Town Clerk
B. Personnel Issue – Union Negotiations for AFSCME Local 1480 South Windsor Police Union
22. Adjournment
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RESOLUTIONS
Tuesday, January 19, 2010
15. Consent Agenda
(Councillor McCann and Deputy Mayor Havens)
Motion to approve Agenda Items 16. B., and Items 17. A through 17. B. as the Consent Agenda.
(Please read dark headings, only, on Consent Agenda items.)
16. Unfinished Business
A. Discussion Item: Vision Statement for the Town of South Windsor (requested by Councillor Prague)
* B. Resolution Appointing Richard Muller (R) an Alternate to the Inland Wetlands Agency/Conservation Commission
(Councillor McCann)
BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby appoints Richard Muller (R) an Alternate to the Inland Wetlands Agency/Conservation Commission for a term ending December 1, 2011 to fill the unexpired term of Roy Szoka.
17. New Business
* A. Resolution Reappointing William Flagg (D) to the Connecticut River Assembly and Postponing Consideration of this Motion until the Town Council’s Next Regularly Scheduled Meeting
(Deputy Mayor Havens)
BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby reappoints William Flagg (D) to the Connecticut River Assembly for a term ending January 12, 2013 and postpones consideration of this motion until the Town Council’s next regularly scheduled meeting.
* B. Resolution Appointing Arthur Jennings (D) to the Building Code Board of Appeals and Postponing Consideration of this Motion until the Town Council’s Next Regularly Scheduled Meeting
(Deputy Mayor Havens)
BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby appoints Arthur Jennings (D) to the Building Code Board of Appeals for a term ending January 1, 2015 to fill an expired term of Mark Lillis and postpones consideration of this motion until the Town Council’s next regularly scheduled meeting.
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RESOLUTIONS
Regular Meeting – Town Council
January 19, 2010
17. New Business (Continued)
C. Resolution to Rescind a Previously Approved Motion from the December 21, 2009 Meeting to Reduce the Board of Education Budget for Fiscal Year 2009/2010
(Councillor Prague)
BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby rescinds a previously approved motion from the December 21, 2009 meeting to reduce the Board of Education’s Budget by $1,834,504. for Fiscal Year 2009/2010.
D. Resolution Authorizing the Amendment of Revenues in the Approved 2009/2010 Budget
(Councillor Yagaloff)
BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby authorizes the amendment of certain revenue line items in the Approved 2009/2010 Budget as follows:
- Reduce Education Cost Share Revenue by $1,834,000; and
- Increase Board of Education Revenue by $1,834,000
E. Resolution Concerning Outreach for Senior Citizen Tax Relief Program
(Councillor Hale)
WHEREAS, the Town Council has a program for Senior Tax Relief under CGS. Section 12-129 Local Option Tax Relief for Senior Citizens and Disabled Citizens; and
WHEREAS, some people who qualify may not be aware of the availability of this program, particularly since outreach has primarily involved persons attending the Senior Center; and
WHEREAS, it is important for the Town to identify all people eligible for the current program before any modification of the program is considered;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Town shall produce and air a public service announcement on Cable Channel 16, (which can be done at no cost); and
(Resolution Continued on Next Page)
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RESOLUTIONS
Regular Meeting – Town Council
January 19, 2010
17. E. (Continued)
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Registrar of Voters and the Assessor shall work to identify those persons who may qualify for the programs (by virtue of age and property ownership) who have not previously applied for the program. Persons so identified shall be notified of the availability of the program by mail and by any other means deemed appropriate by the Town Manager; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Human Services Department shall advise the Town Manager on any additional outreach efforts which may be undertaken and any cost associated therewith.
F. Resolution Setting the Salary and Benefits for the Town Clerk
(Deputy Mayor Havens)
WHEREAS, the Town Clerk is an elected position, serving a four-year term; and
WHEREAS, the Town Clerk’s rate of compensation is to be paid by the municipality; and
WHEREAS, the Personnel Committee discussed this position and decided upon a salary
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby stipulates that the Town Clerk’s position shall be equivalent to a Grade 8 in the current Non-Bargaining Unit Members Job Classification, with an annual compensation of $70,224., effective January 1, 2010; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Town Clerk’s annual compensation with be adjusted each July 1st, in accordance with the management plan.
G. Resolution Amending a Previously Approved Appointment
(Councillor Favreau)
WHEREAS, at the January 4, 2010 meeting, Mr. Hugh Brower was appointed a full member to the Inland Wetlands Agency/Conservation Commission for a term ending June 1st; and
(Resolution Continued on Next Page)
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RESOLUTIONS
Regular Meeting – Town Council
January 19, 2010
17. G. (Continued)
WHEREAS, at the December 21, 2009 meeting, there were two other appointments made to the Inland Wetlands Agency/Conservation Commission, but the terms were amended to be consistent with the Town Charter to December 1st
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby amends Mr. Hugh Brower’s term to December 1st.
H. Resolution for a Citizens Matching Mini-Grant” to The Down To Earth Garden Club to Assist in Funding for a Butterfly Garden
(Councillor Delnicki)
WHEREAS, the South Windsor Town Council created a “South Windsor Citizen Matching Mini-Grant Program” on June 20, 2005; and
WHEREAS, The Down to Earth Garden Club, has duly submitted a proper application for matching funds in the amount of $500 to create a Butterfly Garden adjacent to the main parking lot in Nevers Road Park; and
WHEREAS, Town Manager Matthew B. Galligan has reviewed and approved this project and application and has determined that it meets all of the criteria of the “South Windsor Citizen Matching Mini-Grant Program”
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council authorizes Town Manager Matthew B. Galligan to issue $500 of matching funds to The Down to Earth Garden Club from the “South Windsor Citizen Matching Mini-Grant Program”.
I. Resolution for a Citizens Matching Mini-Grant” to The Friends of South Windsor Swim Team to Assist in Funding to Expand the South Windsor High School Swim Team
(Councillor McCann)
WHEREAS, the South Windsor Town Council created a “South Windsor Citizen Matching Mini-Grant Program” on June 20, 2005; and
(Resolution Continued on Next Page)
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RESOLUTIONS
Regular Meeting – Town Council
January 19, 2010
17. I. (Continued)
WHEREAS, The Friends of South Windsor Swim Team, has duly submitted a proper application for matching funds in the amount of $2,400 to expand the South Windsor High School Swim Team; and
WHEREAS, Town Manager Matthew B. Galligan has reviewed and approved this project and application and has determined that it meets all of the criteria of the “South Windsor Citizen Matching Mini-Grant Program”
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council authorizes Town Manager Matthew B. Galligan to issue $2,400 of matching funds to The Friends of South Windsor Swimming from the “South Windsor Citizen Matching Mini-Grant Program”.
J. Resolution Authorizing the Town Manager to File an Application For and Execute an Assistance Agreement with the Connecticut Department of Economic and Community Development
(Councillor Bazzano)
WHEREAS, pursuant to the “Small Towns Economic Assistance Act,” the Connecticut Department of Economic and Community Development is authorized to extend financial assistance for economic development projects; and
WHEREAS, it is desirable and in the public interest that the Town of South Windsor make an application to the State of Connecticut for $1,300,000 in order to undertake the I-291 Corridor Municipal Development Project and to execute an Assistance Agreement
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council is: (1) Cognizant of the conditions and prerequisites for the State Assistance imposed by the “Small Towns Economic Assistance Act”; (2) that the filing of an application for State financial assistance by the Town of South Windsor in an amount not to exceed $1,300,000 is hereby approved; and (3) that it has adopted as its policy to support the nondiscrimination agreements and warranties provided in subsection (a)(1) of Connecticut General Statues sections 4a-60 and 4a-60a, respectively, as amended by Public Acts 07-142 and 07-245; and
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RESOLUTIONS
Regular Meeting – Town Council
January 19, 2010
17. J. (Continued)
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Town Manager, Matthew B. Galligan is directed to execute and file such application with the Connecticut Department of Economic and Community Development; to provide such additional information, to execute such other documents as may be required; to execute an Assistance Agreement with the State of Connecticut for State financial assistance if such an agreement is offered; to execute any amendments, decisions, and revisions thereto; and to act as the authorized representative of the Town of South Windsor.
K. Resolution Approving a Refund of Taxes to Twenty-Nine (29) South Windsor Taxpayers
(Councillor Hale)
BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council approves a refund of property taxes to twenty-nine (29) South Windsor Taxpayers, the total of said refunds being $5,528.62, and as more fully described on attached Exhibit A.
18. Passage of Ordinance
19. Communications and Petitions from Council (Continued)
[This Agenda Item permits continued communications not covered under Item #13 due to time restraints.]
20. Communications and Reports from Town Manager (Continued)
[This Agenda Item permits continued communications not covered under Item #10 due to time restraints.]
21. Executive Session
A. Personnel Issue - Town Clerk
B. Personnel Issue – Union Negotiations for AFSCME Local 1480 South Windsor Police Union
22. Adjournment
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