AGENDA
TOWN COUNCIL WORK SESSION
COUNCIL CHAMBERS TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 2010
SOUTH WINDSOR TOWN HALL TIME: 6:30 P.M.
1. Call Meeting to Order
2. Roll Call
3. 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 the majority of the Town Council.]
4. Communications
5. Town Manager’s Report
[Per Town Council Rules, this segment of the meeting shall not exceed ten (10) minutes unless extended by the Mayor, with the consent of the majority of the Council.]
6. Items for Discussion
A) South Windsor Walk & Wheel Ways presentation
7. Executive Session
8. Adjournment
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Public Participation is Invited on Any Agenda Item
REMINDER: 7:00 p.m. - Public Hearing regarding an Amendment to Ordinance #165 and #166, Section 14-31 concerning Building Code – Construction and Alteration Fees; 7:15 p.m. – Public Hearing regarding Establishment of a Proposed “Film Production Ordinance”; 7:35 p.m. – Public Hearing regarding an Amendment to Sections 2-200 through 2-220 regarding “Boards, Commissions, Committees, Agencies, Authorities and Councils – Planning & Zoning Commission“; and 7:45 p.m. – Public Hearing regarding Amendment to Sections 14-2 through 14-30 regarding “Fire Marshal Permit Fees”
TO BE PUBLISHED IN THE JOURNAL INQUIRER
FEBRUARY 9, 2010
LEGAL AD
TOWN OF SOUTH WINDSOR
Notice is hereby given that the South Windsor Town Council has set Tuesday, February 16, 2010, at 7:00 p.m., as the time and place for a Public Hearing to receive citizen input on a proposed Amendment to Ordinance #165 and #166 of the Code of Ordinances, Section 14-31 Concerning Building Code – Construction and Alteration Fees.
Dated at South Windsor, Connecticut this 8th day of February, 2010.
Attested to by:
Deborah W. Reid
Clerk of the Council
TO BE PUBLISHED IN THE JOURNAL INQUIRER
FEBRUARY 9, 2010
LEGAL AD
TOWN OF SOUTH WINDSOR
Notice is hereby given that the South Windsor Town Council has set Tuesday, February 16, 2010, 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 Establishment of a Proposed “Film Production Ordinance”.
Dated at South Windsor, Connecticut this 8th day of February, 2010.
Attested to by:
Deborah W. Reid
Clerk of the Council
TO BE PUBLISHED IN THE JOURNAL INQUIRER
FEBRUARY 9, 2010
LEGAL AD
TOWN OF SOUTH WINDSOR
Notice is hereby given that the South Windsor Town Council has set Tuesday, February 16, 2010, at 7:35 p.m., as the time and place for a Public Hearing to receive citizen input on a proposed Amendment to Sections 2-200 through 2-220 of the South Windsor Code of Ordinances Regarding “Boards, Commissions, Committees, Agencies, Authorities and Councils – Planning & Zoning Commission.”
Dated at South Windsor, Connecticut this 8th day of February, 2010.
Attested to by:
Deborah W. Reid
Clerk of the Council
TO BE PUBLISHED IN THE JOURNAL INQUIRER
FEBRUARY 9, 2010
LEGAL AD
TOWN OF SOUTH WINDSOR
Notice is hereby given that the South Windsor Town Council has set Tuesday, February 16, 2010, at 7:45 p.m., in the Council Chambers of the South Windsor Town Hall, 1540 Sullivan Avenue, South Windsor, Connecticut as the time and place to receive citizen input on a proposed Amendment to Sections 14-2 through 14-30 of the South Windsor Code of Ordinances Regarding “Fire Marshal Permit Fees.”
Dated at South Windsor, Connecticut this 8th day of February, 2010.
AGENDA
TOWN COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
COUNCIL CHAMBERS TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 2010
SOUTH WINDSOR TOWN HALL TIME: 8:00 P.M.
1. Call Meeting to Order
2. Prayer: Pastor Andrew T. Knight, Constitution Baptist 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
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
Tuesday, February 16, 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. Resolution Appointing William Carroll, Jr. (R) an Alternate to the Planning & Zoning Commission
17. New Business
* A. Resolution Accepting the Resignation of Mario Marrero (D) from the Inland Wetlands Agency/Conservation Commission
* B. Resolution Appointing Frank Bonzani (D) an Alternate to the Planning & Zoning Commission and Postponing Consideration of this Motion until the Town Council’s Next Regularly Scheduled Meeting
* C. Resolution Appointing Anthony Duarte (D) to the Inland Wetlands Agency/Conservation Commission and Postponing Consideration of this Motion until the Town Council’s Next Regularly Scheduled Meeting
* D. Resolution Appointing Kyle Zimmer (D) an Alternate to the Inland Wetlands Agency/Conservation Commission and Postponing Consideration of this Motion until the Town Council’s Next Regularly Scheduled Meeting
* E. Resolution Appointing Karen Patterson (D) an Alternate to the Zoning Board of Appeals and Postponing Consideration of this Motion until the Town Council’s Next Regularly Scheduled Meeting
* F. Resolution Appointing Stephen Lewis (D) an Alternate to the Zoning Board of Appeals and Postponing Consideration of this Motion until the Town Council’s Next Regularly Scheduled Meeting
G. Resolution Amending a Previously Approved Resolution Regarding Setting Monday, March 1, 2010 for a Work Session to receive Town Councillors’ input on a proposed Amendment to the Health and Sanitation Ordinance, Chapter 50, adding Article V, Article VI and Article VII, Sections 50-90 through 50-150
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AGENDA
Regular Meeting – Town Council
Tuesday, February 16, 2010
17. New Business (Continued)
H. Resolution Authorizing the Town Manger, Matthew B. Galligan to Issue a Request for Proposal (“RFP”) for the Collection and Disposal of Hazardous Waste and to Actively Seek Other Alternate Proposals
I. Resolution Addressing the Expected Shortfall in Revenues for 2010/2011 Budget
18. Passage of Ordinance
A. Resolution Adopting an Amendment to Ordinance #165 and #166 of the Code of Ordinances, Section 14-31 Concerning Building Code – Construction and Alteration Fees.
B. Resolution Adopting a Proposed Ordinance, an “Ordinance Establishing a Film Production Ordinance”.
- Resolution Adopting an Amendment to Sections 2-200 through 2-220 of the South Windsor Code of Ordinances regarding “Boards, Commissions, Committees, Agencies, Authorities and Councils – Planning & Zoning Commission.”
D. Resolution Adopting an Amendment to Sections 14-2 through 14-30 of the South Windsor Code of Ordinances regarding “Fire Marshal Permit Fees.”
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
22. Adjournment
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RESOLUTIONS
Tuesday, February 16, 2010
7. Adoption of Minutes of Previous Meetings
(Councillor Bazzano)
BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council approves the Minutes of the following Town Council Meetings: Work Sessions of January 4, 2010 and February 1, 2010; and Regular Meetings of January 4, 2010, and February 1, 2010.
15. Consent Agenda
(Councillors Hale and Prague)
Motion to approve Agenda Items 16. A., and 17. A. through 17. F. as the Consent Agenda.
(Please read dark headings, only, on Consent Agenda items.)
16. Unfinished Business
* A. Resolution Appointing William Carroll, Jr. (R) an Alternate to the Planning & Zoning Commission
(Councillor Prague)
Resolution Appointing William Carroll, Jr. (R) an alternate to the Planning & Zoning Commission for a term ending November 11, 2013 to fill an expired vacancy.
17. New Business
* A. Resolution Accepting the Resignation of Mario Marrero (D) from the Inland Wetlands Agency/Conservation Commission
(Councillor Hale)
BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby accepts with regret, the resignation of Mario Marrero, said resignation to be effective immediately; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council extends its thanks to Mario Marrero for the time he has dedicated to servicing his community by his membership on the Inland Wetlands Agency/Conservation Commission.
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RESOLUTIONS
Regular Meeting – Town Council
Tuesday, February 16, 2010
17. New Business (Continued)
* B. Resolution Appointing Frank Bonzani (D) an Alternate to the Planning & Zoning Commission and Postponing Consideration of this Motion until the Town Council’s Next Regularly Scheduled Meeting
(Councillor Hale)
BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby appoints Frank Bonzani (D) an Alternate to the Planning & Zoning Commission for a term ending November 14, 2011 to fill an expired vacancy and postpones consideration of this motion until the Town Council’s next regularly scheduled meeting.
* C. Resolution Appointing Anthony Duarte (D) to the Inland Wetlands Agency/Conservation Commission and Postponing Consideration of this Motion until the Town Council’s Next Regularly Scheduled Meeting
(Councillor Hale)
BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby appoints Anthony Duarte (D) to the Inland Wetlands Agency/Conservation Commission for a term ending December 1, 2011 to fill an unexpired term of Mario Marrero and postpones consideration of this motion until the Town Council’s next regularly scheduled meeting.
* D. Resolution Appointing Kyle Zimmer (D) an Alternate to the Inland Wetlands Agency/Conservation Commission and Postponing Consideration of this Motion until the Town Council’s Next Regularly Scheduled Meeting
(Councillor Hale)
BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby appoints Kyle Zimmer (D) an Alternate to the Inland Wetlands Agency/Conservation Commission for a term ending December 1, 2012 to fill an unexpired term of Anthony Duarte and postpones consideration of this motion until the Town Council’s next regularly scheduled meeting.
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RESOLUTIONS
Regular Meeting – Town Council
Tuesday, February 16, 2010
17. New Business (Continued)
* E. Resolution Appointing Karen Patterson (D) an Alternate to the Zoning Board of Appeals and Postponing Consideration of this Motion until the Town Council’s Next Regularly Scheduled Meeting
(Councillor Hale)
BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby appoints Karen Patterson (D) an Alternate to the Zoning Board of Appeals for a term ending November 30, 2011 to fill an unexpired vacancy and postpones consideration of this motion until the Town Council’s next regularly scheduled meeting.
* F. Resolution Appointing Stephen Lewis (D) an Alternate to the Zoning Board of Appeals and Postponing Consideration of this Motion until the Town Council’s Next Regularly Scheduled Meeting
(Councillor Hale)
BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby appoints Stephen Lewis (D) an Alternate to the Zoning Board of Appeals for a term ending November 30, 2013 to fill an expired term of Kevin Ricker and postpones consideration of this motion until the Town Council’s next regularly scheduled meeting.
G. Resolution Amending a Previously Approved Resolution Regarding Setting Monday, March 1, 2010 for a Work Session to Receive Town Councillors’ Input on a Proposed Amendment to the Health and Sanitation Ordinance, Chapter 50, adding Article V, Article VI and Article VII, Sections 50-90 through 50-150
(Mayor Pelkey)
WHEREAS, at the February 1, 2010 Town Council meeting a resolution was approved setting Monday, March 1, 2010, in the Council Chambers of the South Windsor Town Hall, 1540 Sullivan Avenue, South Windsor Connecticut as the time and place for a Work Session to receive Town Councillors’ input on a proposed Amendment to Chapter 50 – Health and Sanitation, adding Article V, Article VI, and Article VII, Sections 5-90 through 50-150 of the Code of Ordinances
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby amends the date to April 5, 2010.
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RESOLUTIONS
Regular Meeting – Town Council
Tuesday, February 16, 2010
17. New Business (Continued)
H. Resolution Authorizing the Town Manger, Matthew B. Galligan to Issue a Request for Proposal (“RFP”) for the Collection and Disposal of Hazardous Waste and to Actively Seek Other Alternate Proposals
(Councillor Favreau)
WHEREAS, on October 31, 2009 the Town of South Windsor participated in the annual MDC hazardous waste collection program in partnership with the Town’s of Windsor Locks and East Granby and over 150 South Windsor town residents took advantage of the program by dropping off various hazardous waste items for proper disposal; and
WHEREAS, this Town Council wishes to continue to encourage town residents to be good stewards of the environment and to provide a legal and safe means for our citizens to safely and properly dispose of their hazardous waste items; and
WHEREAS, by partnering with other towns we were able to substantially lower the cost to run this program and this year wish to explore an expansion of that cost sharing concept and also other alternatives including public and/or private options
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby authorizes Town Manager, Matthew B. Galligan to issue a RFP that will allow various alternatives both public and/or private or any variation thereof; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Town Council hereby authorizes and encourages Town Manager, Matthew B. Galligan or a staff member designated by him, to actively contact and negotiate with other area towns in order to establish a lower cost regional approach for this activity; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that any outcomes of these actions will be presented to the Town Council for approval before a final agreement is signed.
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RESOLUTIONS
Regular Meeting – Town Council
Tuesday, February 16, 2010
17. New Business (Continued)
I. Resolution Addressing the Expected Shortfall in Revenues for 2010/2011 Budget
(Councillor McCann)
WHEREAS, the Governor of the State of Connecticut has notified the State Legislature of projected budget shortfalls for fiscal years ending in 2010 and 2011, and is implementing substantial budget reductions for the State, and has called for additional major budget tightening for the next two fiscal years; and
WHEREAS, the Town of South Windsor receives a substantial portion of its revenues each year from the State of Connecticut, which may be lowered as a result of budget reductions by the State; and
WHEREAS, the Town Manager of South Windsor has reported to Council an expectation of lower revenues from a variety of sources in the current fiscal year and for the next fiscal year; and
WHEREAS, Council wishes to prepare in advance for anticipated lower revenues, and avoid budget deficits
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that effective immediately upon passage of this resolution:
1. The Town of South Windsor shall institute a hiring freeze until further
notice. No full time or part time positions, except positions which are funded by programmatic fees, shall be filled without further
action of the Council.
2. Neither the Manager nor any Department Head of the Town shall
authorize overtime other than on a critical need basis until further action
by Council. To the extent possible, the Department shall adjust their
shifts to provide necessary coverage without overtime. The Manager
shall direct the Department Heads to provide the Manager with periodic
written reports of overtime which they deem to be a critical need. The
Manager shall make the determination of what is and what is not a critical
need. The Manager shall report monthly to Council with a statement of
critical need overtime.
(Resolution Continued on Next Page)
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RESOLUTIONS
Regular Meeting – Town Council
Tuesday, February 16, 2010
17. I. (Continued)
3. The Town of South Windsor shall cancel all out-of-state travel by Town
personnel, including trips for seminars, training, “fact-finding”, marketing,
etc. until further action by Council. To the extent that previously planned out-of-state training is available at a substantial savings to the Town through the alternative means of video conferencing, teleconferencing, the internet, or similar means, Town personnel shall utilize such alternative means.
4. No vehicles or equipment shall be ordered or purchased at a cost of more than $5,000 without prior notification to Council.
5. This Resolution shall expire on , unless extended by Council.
6. The Manager shall bring to Council for approval on _____________________ a plan to take reasonable steps to ensure that the total actual expenditures for fiscal year ending June 30, 2010 is equal to or below the expected revenue and income for that year.
18. Passage of Ordinance
A. Resolution Adopting an Amendment to Ordinance #165 and #166 of the Code of Ordinances, Section 14-31 Concerning Building Code – Construction and Alteration Fees.
(Councillor Delnicki)
BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby adopts an Amendment to Ordinance #165 and #166 of the Code of Ordinances, “Section 14-31 Concerning Building Code – Construction and Alteration Fees”, said Ordinance more fully described in attached Exhibit A., a copy of which is on file in the Office of the Town Clerk.
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RESOLUTIONS
Regular Meeting – Town Council
Tuesday, February 16, 2010
18. Passage of Ordinance (Continued)
B. Resolution Adopting a Proposed Ordinance, an “Ordinance Establishing a Film Production Ordinance”.
(Councillor Havens)
BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby adopts a proposed Ordinance, an “Ordinance Establishing a Film Production Ordinance”, said Ordinance more fully described in attached Exhibit B., a copy of which is on file in the Office of the Town Clerk.
C. Resolution Adopting an Amendment to Sections 2-200 through 2-220 of the South Windsor Code of Ordinances regarding “Boards, Commissions, Committees, Agencies, Authorities and Councils – Planning & Zoning Commission”.
(Councillor Bazzano)
BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby adopts an amendment to Sections 2-200 through 2-220 of the South Windsor Code of Ordinances regarding “Boards, Commissions, Committees, Agencies, Authorities and Councils – Planning & Zoning Commission”, said Ordinance more fully described in attached Exhibit C., a copy of which is on file in the Office of the Town Clerk.
D. Resolution Adopting an Amendment to Sections 14-2 through 14-30 of the South Windsor Code of Ordinances regarding “Fire Marshal Permit Fees”.
(Councillor Yagaloff)
BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby adopts an Amendment to Sections 14-2 through 14-30 of the South Windsor Code of Ordinances regarding “Fire Marshal Permit Fees”., said Ordinance more fully described in attached Exhibit D., a copy of which is on file in the Office of the Town Clerk.
19. Communications and Petitions from Council (Continued)
[This Agenda Item permits continued communications not covered under Item #13 due to time restraints.]
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RESOLUTIONS
Regular Meeting – Town Council
Tuesday, February 1, 2010
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
22. Adjournment
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