AGENDA
TOWN COUNCIL WORK SESSION
COUNCIL CHAMBERS MONDAY, JUNE 21, 2010
SOUTH WINDSOR TOWN HALL TIME: 7:00 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
7. Executive Session
A) To discuss personnel issues, (Agreement Between the Town of South Windsor Job Classification and Fringe Benefit Description for Non-Bargaining Unit Members).
8. Adjournment
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Public Participation is Invited on Any Agenda Item
REMINDER: There are five public hearings set, the first public hearing is scheduled for 7:05 p.m. and the last public hearing is scheduled for 7:45 p.m.
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JUNE 16, 2010
LEGAL AD
TOWN OF SOUTH WINDSOR
Notice is hereby given that the South Windsor Town Council has set Monday, June 21, 2010, at 7:05 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 a proposed Ordinance, an “Ordinance Establishing a Tobacco Free Zone at all Public Parks, including Athletic and Recreational Facilities in the Town of South Windsor” said Ordinance more fully described in attached Exhibit A., a copy of which is on file in the Office of the Town Clerk.
Dated at South Windsor, Connecticut this 14th day of June, 2010.
Attested to by:
Deborah W. Reid
Clerk of the Council
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JUNE 16 2010
LEGAL AD
TOWN OF SOUTH WINDSOR
Notice is hereby given that the South Windsor Town Council has set Monday, June 21, 2010, in the Council Chambers of the South Windsor Town Hall, 1540 Sullivan Avenue, South Windsor, Connecticut, as the place for a Public Hearing to receive citizen input on an appropriation of funds from the Capital and Non-Recurring Expenditure Account. The time, amount being funded and what is being funded is as follows:
7:15 p.m. - $399,105 - Board of Education Computer Improvement Program.
7:25 p.m. - $167,000 - the Town of South Windsor
Computer Improvement Program
7:35 p.m. - $100,000 - Town GIS
Dated at South Windsor, Connecticut this 14th day of June, 2010.
Attested to by:
Deborah W. Reid
Clerk of the Council
TO BE PUBLISHED IN THE JOURNAL INQUIRER
JUNE 16, 2010
LEGAL AD
TOWN OF SOUTH WINDSOR
Notice is hereby given that the South Windsor Town Council has set Monday, June 21, 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 for a Public Hearing to receive citizen input on an appropriation of approximately $267,000 of LoCIP Funds for miscellaneous town projects.
Dated at South Windsor, Connecticut this 14th day of June, 2010.
Attested to by:
Deborah W. Reid
Clerk of the Council
AGENDA
TOWN COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
COUNCIL CHAMBERS MONDAY, JUNE 21, 2010
SOUTH WINDSOR TOWN HALL TIME: 8:00 P.M.
1. Call Meeting to Order
2. Prayer: Reverend Jerry Lion, Avery Street Christian Reformed 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
Monday, June 21, 2010
15. Consent Agenda - None
[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 Craig Zimmerman (D) to the Board of Education
B. Resolution Approving a Refund of Taxes to Thirteen (13) South Windsor Taxpayers
17. New Business
A. Resolution Approving the Job Classification and Fringe Benefit Description for Non-Bargaining Unit Members for Fiscal Year 2010/2011 and 2011/2012
B. Resolution Approving an Increase in Hours and Fringe Benefits Equivalent to those Approved by Council for Non-Bargaining Unit Members for the Clerk of the Council for Fiscal Year July 1, 2010 through June 30, 2011
C. Resolution Authorizing the Town Manager to Sign the Local Bridge Program Supplemental Application for the Reconstruction of the Main Street Bridge over Stoughton’s Brook, State Project No. 9132-0017
D. Resolution Authorizing Town Manager, Matthew B. Galligan to Enter into and Sign an Agreement with Capitol Regional Council of Governments Regarding the Use of Federal Homeland Security Grant Funds to Support Regional Set-Aside Projects
E. Discussion Item: Referendum Items as follows:
1) Town Economic Assistance Act
2) $10,000,000 for Road Improvements
3) Opportunity Bonds
4) Expansion of the Community Center for Senior programming
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AGENDA
Regular Meeting – Town Council
Monday, June 21, 2010
17. New Business (Continued)
F. Resolution Authorizing a Retirement Incentive Program for Town Department Heads
G. Resolution Approving the Transfer of $100,000 from the Capital and Non-Recurring Expenditure Account to the Town Wide Mapping GIS Account
H. Resolution Amending a Previously Approved Resolution Setting a Public Hearing for the Appropriation of $56,000 from the Capital and Non-Recurring Account for the Painting of Ellsworth School Exterior
18. Passage of Ordinance
A. Resolution Authorizing Membership in The Central Connecticut Solid Waste Authority
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) To discuss personnel issues, (Agreement Between the Town of South Windsor Job Classification and Fringe Benefit Description for Non-Bargaining Unit Members).
22. Adjournment
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RESOLUTIONS
Monday, June 21, 2010
7. Adoption of Minutes of Previous Meetings
(Councillor Hale)
BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council approves the Minutes of the following Town Council Meetings: Work Sessions of January 19, 2010 and June 7, 2010; and Regular Meetings of January 19, 2010 and June 7, 2010.
16. Unfinished Business
A. Resolution Appointing Craig Zimmerman (D) to the Board of Education
(Councillor Havens)
BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby appoints Craig Zimmerman (D) to the Board of Education for a term ending November 7, 2011 to fill an unexpired term of Brian Salerno.
B. Resolution Approving a Refund of Taxes to Thirteen (13) South Windsor Taxpayers
(Councillor Prague)
BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council approves a refund of property taxes to thirteen (13) South Windsor Taxpayers, the total of said refunds being $10,479.07, and as more fully described on attached Exhibit A.
17. New Business
A. Resolution Approving the Job Classification and Fringe Benefit Description for Non-Bargaining Unit Members for Fiscal Year 2010/2011 and 2011/2012
(Councillor Yagaloff)
BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby approves the Job Classification and Fringe Benefit Description for Non-Bargaining Unit Members for Fiscal Years 2010/2011 and 2011/2012
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RESOLUTIONS
Regular Meeting – Town Council
Monday, June 21, 2010
17. New Business (Continued)
B. Resolution Approving an Increase in Hours and Fringe Benefits Equivalent to those Approved by Council for Non-Bargaining Unit Members for the Clerk of the Council for Fiscal Year July 1, 2010 through June 30, 2011
(Councillor Delnicki)
BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby approves a full-time work schedule for the Clerk of the Council for Fiscal Year 2010/2011 at the Clerk of the Council’s current hourly rate and with benefits being equivalent to those provided for in the Non-Bargaining Unit Members Job Classification Plan; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that said work schedule will be based on an average of 37.5 hours per week during the 2010/2011 Fiscal Year and participation in the Non-Bargaining Unit Members Fringe Benefit Package shall be effective July 1, 2010.
C. Resolution Authorizing the Town Manager to Sign the Local Bridge Program Supplemental Application for the Reconstruction of the Main Street Bridge over Stoughton’s Brook, State Project No. 9132-0017
(Councillor Favreau)
WHEREAS, the Town of South Windsor was awarded a grant from the State of Connecticut Local Bridge Program to fund 31.19% of the eligible project costs for the repair of the Main Street Bridge over Stoughton’s Brook
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby authorizes its Town Manager, Matthew B. Galligan to sign the Local Bridge Program Supplemental Application on behalf of the Town of South Windsor for the Main Street Bridge over Stoughton’s Brook, Bridge No. 132-017.
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RESOLUTIONS
Regular Meeting – Town Council
Monday, June 21, 2010
17. New Business (Continued)
D. Resolution Authorizing Town Manager, Matthew B. Gallligan to Enter into and Sign an Agreement with Capitol Regional Council of Governments Regarding the Use of Federal Homeland Security Grant Funds to Support Regional Set-Aside Projects
(Councillor Bazzano)
BE IT RESOLVED that the Town of South Windsor may enter into with and deliver to the State of Connecticut Department of Emergency Management and Homeland Security any and all documents which it deems to be necessary or appropriate; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Matthew B. Galligan, as Town Manager of the Town of South Windsor is authorized and directed by the South Windsor Town Council to execute and deliver any and all documents on behalf of the Town of South Windsor and to do and perform all acts and things which he deems to be necessary or appropriate to carry out the terms of such documents, including, but not limited to, executing and delivering all agreements and documents contemplated by such documents.
E. Discussion Item: Referendum Items as follows:
1) Town Economic Assistance Act
2) $10,000,000 for Road Improvements
3) Opportunity Bonds
4) Expansion of the Community Center for Senior programming
F. Resolution Authorizing a Retirement Incentive Program for Town Department Heads
(Mayor Pelkey)
WHEREAS, the South Windsor Town Council wishes to provide a one time Retirement Incentive Program to Department Heads, in an effort to reduce future costs; and
WHEREAS, eligible employees must be at least 55 years old on their retirement date and have a minimum of 20 years of service with the Town; and
(Resolution Continued on Next Page)
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RESOLUTIONS
Regular Meeting – Town Council
Monday, June 21, 2010
17. F. (Continued)
WHEREAS, eligible employees will be required to notify the Town Manager, in writing, of their decision to participate in this program by Friday, July 2, 2010 and retire, during the 2010/2011 fiscal year, on a date that the Town Manager determines to be in the best interest of the Town; and
WHEREAS, the South Windsor Town Council believes it appropriate to provide the following benefits to the eligible Department Heads in recognition of their dedicated service to the Town of South Windsor
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby authorizes the Town Manager to provide a Retirement Incentive Program for eligible Department Heads with the following benefits:
1. Payment of any accrued vacation and sick time as calculated by the Director of Finance; and
2. An individual medical insurance policy for twelve months; and
3. For any defined pension plan participant, increase benefit service credits by up to 4 years, as determined by the Town Manager; and
4. Or any combination of the above.
G. Resolution Approving the Transfer of $100,000 from the Capital and Non-Recurring Expenditure Account to the Town Wide Mapping GIS Account
(Councillor McCann)
BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council, having conducted the required Public Hearing at 7:35 p.m. on June 21, 2010, approves the transfer of $100,000 from Capital and Non-Recurring Expenditure Account to the Town Wide Mapping GIS Account, to cover the cost of maintaining the current GIS system, layer development and training as discussed.
H. Resolution Amending a Previously Approved Resolution Setting a Public Hearing for the Appropriation of $56,000 from the Capital and Non-Recurring Account for the Painting of Ellsworth School Exterior
(Councillor Hale)
WHEREAS, at the June 7, 2010 Regular Meeting, the Town Council approved a resolution setting Tuesday, July 6, 2010 at 7:35 p.m. as the time and place for a Public Hearing to receive citizen input on the appropriation of $56,000 from Capital and Non-Recurring Account for the painting of Ellsworth School Exterior; and
(Resolution Continued on Next Page)
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RESOLUTIONS
Regular Meeting – Town Council
Monday, June 21, 2010
17. H. (Continued)
WHEREAS, it has been decided by the Capital Projects Committee that these funds would be more appropriately used for miscellaneous pavement projects
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby amends the resolution setting a Public Hearing on Tuesday, July 7, 2010 at 7:35 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 the appropriation of $56,000 from the Capital and Non-Recurring Expenditure Account to fund Miscellaneous Paving Projects.
18. Passage of Ordinance
A. Resolution Authorizing Membership in The Central Connecticut Solid Waste Authority
(Councillor Prague)
WHEREAS, the municipalities constituting the Mid-Connecticut Project have been researching solutions for long-term solid waste disposal when their contract with the Connecticut Resources recovery authority expires in 2012; and
WHEREAS, 49 municipalities have expressed interest in joining efforts to find long-term solid waste disposal solutions; and
WHEREAS, the Capitol Regional Council of Governments has performed a regional solid waste options analysis and successfully tested the presence of alternatives in the private market through a Request for Information for Integrated Regional Solid Waste Management Services covering Transfer, Transportation, Disposal and Process/Recycling Services; and
WHEREAS, the Capitol Region Council of Governments Executive Committee has authorized CRCOG staff to facilitate the forming of a solid waste management authority to represent municipalities interested in conducting an RFP and negotiating for long-term solid waste disposal services; and
(Resolution Continued on Next Page)
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RESOLUTIONS
Regular Meeting – Town Council
Monday, June 21, 2010
18. A. (Continued)
WHEREAS, the Town of South Windsor has expressed preliminary interest in taking part in the solid waste authority formed with the assistance of the Capitol Regional Council of Governments, to be known as the “Central Connecticut Solid Waste Authority” (“CCSWA”), and has authorized the payment of a fee of $500 to help defray the professional fees necessary to draft a model ordinance (the “CCSWA Ordinance” for local passage; and
WHEREAS, the Town has reviewed the CCSWA Ordinance and found its provisions acceptable, said Ordinance more fully described in attached Exhibit B., a copy of which is on file in the Office of the Town Clerk.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Town does hereby adopt the CCSWA Ordinance, thereby making the Town a member of the Central Connecticut Solid Waste Authority.
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) To discuss personnel issues, (Agreement Between the Town of South Windsor Job Classification and Fringe Benefit Description for Non-Bargaining Unit Members).
22. Adjournment
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