AGENDA
TOWN COUNCIL WORK SESSION
COUNCIL CHAMBERS MONDAY, JULY 19, 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
A. Connecticut City and Town Development Act (Attorney Sandra D. Dawson from Robinson & Cole LLP to be present)
7. Executive Session
A. Personnel Issue
B. Tax Assessment Agreement with Evergreen Medical Associates II LLC
8. Adjournment
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Public Participation is Invited on Any Agenda Item
REMINDER: There is one public hearing set for 7:15 p.m. to receive citizen input on an appropriation of $175,000 from the Capital and Non-Recurring Expenditure Account to fund Recreation projects.
TO BE PUBLISHED IN THE JOURNAL INQUIRER
JULY 14, 2010
LEGAL AD
TOWN OF SOUTH WINDSOR
Notice is hereby given that the South Windsor Town Council has set Monday, July 19, 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 an appropriation of $175,000 from the Capital and Non-Recurring Expenditure Account to fund Recreation projects.
Dated at South Windsor, Connecticut this 13th day of July, 2010.
Attested to by:
Deborah W. Reid
Clerk of the Council
AGENDA
TOWN COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
COUNCIL CHAMBERS MONDAY, JULY 19, 2010
SOUTH WINDSOR TOWN HALL TIME: 8:00 P.M.
After the Roll Call is complete, a Proclamation will be presented to the South Windsor Special Olympics Team in celebration of their 15th Anniversary
1. Call Meeting to Order
2. Prayer: To Be Determined
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.]
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AGENDA
Regular Meeting – Town Council
Monday, July 19, 2010
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.]
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
None
17. New Business
A. Resolution Approving the Transfer of $54,000 from the Capital and Non-Recurring Expenditure Account to the Stage Curtains HS & TE Capital Project Account
B. Resolution Approving the Transfer of $39,500 from the Capital and Non-Recurring Expenditure Account to the Eli Terry Gym Floor Capital Project Account
C. Resolution Approving the Transfer of $56,000 from the Capital and Non-Recurring Expenditure Account to the Miscellaneous Road Overlay Capital Project Account
D. Resolution Approving the Transfer of $100,000 from the Capital and Non-Recurring Expenditure Account to the Energy Management Library Capital Project Account
E. Resolution Accepting the Resignation of Janis Murtha (R) from the Economic Development Commission
F. Discussion Item: Hi-G Building (Mr. Jan Exman to be present)
G. Resolution Authorizing the Town Manager to Enter into a Contract for the Purchase of a New Pumper Truck for the Town of South Windsor’s Volunteer Fire Department
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AGENDA
Regular Meeting – Town Council
Monday, July 19, 2010
17. New Business (Continued)
H. Resolution Authorizing the Town Manager to Enter into a Contract with the Connecticut State Library, State of Connecticut, for an LSTA Grant
I. Resolution Accepting Open Space within the Kilkenney Heights Subdivision
J. Resolution for a “Citizens Matching Mini-Grant” to The South Windsor Walk & Wheel Ways to Assist in Funding for Bicycle Racks
K. Resolution Approving a Tax Assessment Agreement with Evergreen Medical Associates II LLC
L. Resolution Approving a Refund of Taxes to Six (6) South Windsor Taxpayers
M. Resolution Appropriating $3,000,000 for Public Infrastructure Projects and Authorizing the Issuance of $3,000,000 Bonds of the Town to Meet Said Appropriation and Pending the issuance Thereof the Making of Temporary Borrowings for Such Purpose
N. Resolution Providing for Referendum of Town Electors
O. Resolution Appropriating $2,229,000 for the Design and Construction of Upgrades to Dry Pit Sewer Pump Stations in the Town of South Windsor and Authorizing the Issuance of $2,229,000 Bonds of the Town to Meet Said Appropriation and Pending the Issuance Thereof the Making of Temporary Borrowings for Such Purpose
P. Resolution Providing for Referendum of Town Electors
Q. Resolution Appropriating $10,000,000 for Road, Drainage and Intersection Improvements and Authorizing the Issuance of $10,000,000 Bonds of the Town to Meet Said Appropriation and Pending the Issuance Thereof the Making of Temporary Borrowings for Such Purpose
- Resolution Providing for Referendum of Town Electors
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AGENDA
Regular Meeting – Town Council
Monday, July 19, 2010
17. New Business (Continued)
- Resolution Appropriating $3,000,000 for Expansion of the Senior Center and Authorizing the Issuance of $3,000,000 Bonds of the Town to Meet Said Appropriation and Pending the Issuance Thereof the Making of Temporary Borrowings for Such Purpose
T. Resolution Providing for Referendum of Town Electors
U. Resolution Authorizing the Town Attorney to Draft Explanatory Text for the upcoming Referendums Regarding the Public Infrastructure Projects; Dry Pit Sewer Pump Stations; Road, Drainage and Intersection Improvements; and Expansion of the Senior Center
V. Resolution Setting a Time and Place for a Public Hearing to Receive Citizen Input on the Adoption of the Connecticut City and Town Development Act
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
B. Tax Assessment Agreement with Evergreen Medical Associates II LLC
22. Adjournment
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RESOLUTIONS
Monday, July 19, 2010
7. Adoption of Minutes of Previous Meetings
(Councillor Prague)
BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council approves the Minutes of the following Town Council Meetings: Special Work Session of May 5, 2010;; Work Session of July 6, 2010; Public Hearings (4) of July 6, 2010; Special Meeting of July 12, 2010; and Regular Meeting of July 6, 2010.
16. Unfinished Business
None
17. New Business
A. Resolution Approving the Transfer of $54,000 from the Capital and Non-Recurring Expenditure Account to the Stage Curtains HS & TE Capital Project Account
(Deputy Mayor Havens)
BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council having conducted the required Public Hearing at 7:15 p.m. on July 6, 2010, hereby approves the transfer of $54,000 from the Capital and Non-Recurring Expenditure Account to the Stage Curtains HS & TE Capital Project Account to cover the cost of replacing stage curtains at South Windsor High School and Timothy Edwards Middle School.
B. Resolution Approving the Transfer of $39,500 from the Capital and Non-Recurring Expenditure Account to the Eli Terry Gym Floor Capital Project Account
(Councillor Bazzano)
BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council having conducted the required Public Hearing at 7:25 p.m. on July 6, 2010, hereby approves the transfer of $39,500 from the Capital and Non-Recurring Expenditure Account to the Eli Terry Gym Floor Capital Project Account to cover the cost of replacing the Gym Floor at Eli Terry.
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RESOLUTIONS
Regular Meeting – Town Council
Monday, July 19, 2010
17. New Business (Continued)
C. Resolution Approving the Transfer of $56,000 from the Capital and Non-Recurring Expenditure Account to the Miscellaneous Road Overlay Capital Project Account
(Councillor Hale)
BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council having conducted the required Public Hearing at 7:35 p.m. on July 6, 2010, hereby approves the transfer of $56,000 from the Capital and Non-Recurring Expenditure Account to the Miscellaneous Road Overlay Capital Project Account to cover the cost of miscellaneous paving projects.
D. Resolution Approving the Transfer of $100,000 from the Capital and Non-Recurring Expenditure Account to the Energy Management Library Capital Project Account
(Councillor Yagaloff)
BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council having conducted the required Public Hearing at 7:45 p.m. on July 6, 2010, hereby approves the transfer of $100,000 from the Capital and Non-Recurring Expenditure Account to the Energy Management Library Capital Project Account to cover the cost of the Energy Management Library
E. Resolution Accepting the Resignation of Janis Murtha (R) from the Economic Development Commission
(Councillor McCann)
BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby accepts with regret, the resignation of Janis Murtha, said resignation to be effective immediately; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council extends its thanks to Janis Murtha for the time she has dedicated to servicing her community by her membership on the Economic Development Commission.
F. Discussion Item: Hi-G Building (Mr. Jan Exman to be present)
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RESOLUTIONS
Regular Meeting – Town Council
Monday, July 19, 2010
17. New Business (Continued)
G. Resolution Authorizing the Town Manager to Enter into a Contract for the Purchase of a New Pumper Truck for the Town of South Windsor’s Volunteer Fire Department
(Councillor Delnicki)
WHEREAS, the South Windsor Fire Department had developed a Capital Plan for the purchase of various Fire Department vehicles to be purchased; and
WHEREAS, South Windsor Fire Chief Philip Crombie, and his staff, have determined that a priority need for the fire safety of South Windsor’s businesses and residences is the purchase of a new Pumper Truck to meet those needs; and
WHEREAS, the Town of South Windsor has appropriately advertised, bid and accepted bids on this vehicle, and the apparent successful bidders have met all of the Specifications required by the South Windsor Volunteer Fire Department in order to meet all of the standards, goals and objectives of its Department
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby authorizes Town Manager, Matthew B. Galligan to sign and execute agreements for the purchase of a Pumper Truck in the amount of $684,548.99.
H. Resolution Authorizing the Town Manager to Enter into a Contract with the Connecticut State Library, State of Connecticut, for an LSTA Grant
(Councillor Favreau)
BE IT RESOLVED that Matthew B. Galligan, the duly appointed Town Manager is empowered to execute and deliver in the name and on behalf of South Windsor Public Library, a certain contract with the Connecticut State Library, State of Connecticut, for an LSTA grant in the category of Community Needs Assessment.
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RESOLUTIONS
Regular Meeting – Town Council
Monday, July 19, 2010
17. New Business (Continued)
I. Resolution Accepting Open Space within the Kilkenney Heights Subdivision
(Councillor Prague)
BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby accepts the deed for 6.5 acres of open space within the Kilkenney Heights Subdivision.
J. Resolution for a ”Citizens Matching Mini-Grant” to The South Windsor Walk & Wheel Ways to Assist in Funding for Bicycle Racks
(Deputy Mayor Havens)
WHEREAS, the South Windsor Town Council created a “South Windsor Citizen Matching Mini-Grant Program” on June 20, 2005; and
WHEREAS, The South Windsor Walk and Wheel Ways, has duly submitted a proper application for matching funds in the amount of $5,000 to help fund for bicycle racks which will be placed at various public locations in Town; 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 $5,000 of matching funds to The South Windsor Walk & Wheel Ways from the “South Windsor Citizen Matching Mini-Grant Program”.
K. Resolution Approving a Tax Assessment Agreement with Evergreen Medical Associates II LLC
(Councillor Bazzano)
WHEREAS, the Town of South Windsor’s Tax Partnership Program, established pursuant to Connecticut General Statutes Section 12-65B, is intended to encourage the development and expansion of quality businesses in Town through tax and other economic incentives, and is designed to retain and attract businesses that will generate substantial additional tax revenues and employment opportunities for the Town while providing quality goods and services; and
(Resolution Continued on Next Page)
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RESOLUTIONS
Regular Meeting – Town Council
Monday, July 19, 2010
17. K. (Continued)
WHEREAS, the South Windsor Economic Development Commission recommends, pursuant to said program, that a tax assessment agreement be offered to Evergreen Medical Associates II LLC as an incentive to invest an estimated $6,100,000.00 in total costs including land and building improvements and to construct a new 29,500 square foot Class A Medical Office building at 2600 Tamarack Avenue in South Windsor
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council is pleased to offer a Tax Assessment Agreement between the Town and Evergreen Medical Associates II LLC reducing the amount of the real property assessment of the new facility to be constructed at 2600 Tamarack Avenue, South Windsor, Connecticut, having an estimated assessment of approximately $4,270,000.00 on said new improvements by 50% for a period of five (5) years; therefore the estimated assessed value would be approximately $59,438.40 annually on said new facility for a period of five (5) years, commencing with the Grand List following the date of the Certificate of Occupancy on the new building, unless said assessment is changed by the Town in any future revaluation, in which case, the assessed value of said improvements to the
real property shall be reduced by 50% of said assessed value after revaluation; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council offers Evergreen Medical Associates II LLC this Tax Assessment Agreement upon the condition that the business shall (1) meet the construction cost figures and agree to the estimated assessment figures; (2) continue operations in South Windsor for a minimum of ten (10) years; and (3) maintain its local facilities approximately at a minimum of the currently proposed levels of employment during this 10-year period; and if it fails to meet these conditions, Evergreen Medical Associates II LLC agrees to refund the Town of South Windsor all of the tax savings described herein which the company has received.
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RESOLUTIONS
Regular Meeting – Town Council
Monday, July 19, 2010
17. New Business (Continued)
L. Resolution Approving a Refund of Taxes to Six (6) South Windsor Taxpayers
(Councillor Hale)
BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council approves a refund of property taxes to six (6) South Windsor Taxpayers, the total of said refunds being $600.32, and as more fully described on attached Exhibit A.
M. Resolution Appropriating $3,000,000 for Public Infrastructure Projects and Authorizing the Issuance of $3,000,000 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 B.
(Mayor Pelkey)
N. Resolution Providing for Referendum of Town Electors
(Councillor Delnicki)
BE IT RESOLVED that the Resolution entitled “Resolution Appropriating $3,000,000 for Public Infrastructure Projects and Authorizing the Issuance of $3,000,000 Bonds of the Town to Meet Said Appropriation and Pending the Issuance Thereof the Making of Temporary Borrowings for Such Purpose”, heretofore at this meeting adopted, be submitted to the Town Electors for approval or disapproval at a referendum to be held in conjunction with the general election to be held Tuesday, November 2, 2010, and that the warning of said referendum state the question to be voted upon as follows:
- “Shall the resolution entitled “Resolution Appropriating $3,000,000 for Public Infrastructure Projects and Authorizing the Issuance of $3,000,000 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 July 19, 2010, be approved?”
The ballot label for said question will read as follows:
“Shall the resolution appropriating and authorizing bonds in the amount of $3,000,000 for public infrastructure projects be approved? YES NO.”
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RESOLUTIONS
Regular Meeting – Town Council
Monday, July 19, 2010
17. New Business (Continued)
O. Resolution Appropriating $2,229,000 for the Design and Construction of Upgrades to Dry Pit Sewer Pump Stations in the Town of South Windsor and Authorizing the Issuance of $2,229,000 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.
(Councillor Favreau)
P. Resolution Providing for Referendum of Town Electors
(Councillor McCann)
BE IT RESOLVED that the Resolution entitled “Resolution Appropriating $2,229,000 for the Design and Construction of Upgrades to Dry Pit Sewer Pump Stations in the Town of South Windsor and Authorizing the Issuance of $2,229,000 Bonds of the Town to Meet Said Appropriation and Pending the Issuance Thereof the Making of Temporary Borrowings for Such Purpose”, heretofore at this meeting adopted, be submitted to the Town Electors for approval or disapproval at a referendum to be held in conjunction with the general election to be held Tuesday, November 2, 2010, and that the warning of said referendum state the question to be voted upon as follows:
- “Shall the resolution entitled “Resolution Appropriating $2,229,000 for the Design and Construction of Upgrades to Dry Pit Sewer Pump Stations in the Town of South Windsor and Authorizing the Issuance of $2,229,000 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 July 19, 2010, be approved?”
The ballot label for said question will read as follows:
“Shall the resolution appropriating and authorizing bonds in the amount of $2,229,000 for the design and construction of upgrades to dry pit sewer pump stations be approved? YES NO.”
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RESOLUTIONS
Regular Meeting – Town Council
Monday, July 19, 2010
17. New Business (Continued)
Q. Resolution Appropriating $10,000,000 for Road, Drainage and Intersection Improvements and Authorizing the Issuance of $10,000,000 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 D.
(Councillor Prague)
R. Resolution Providing for Referendum of Town Electors
(Councillor Yagaloff)
BE IT RESOLVED that the Resolution entitled “Resolution Appropriating $10,00,000 for Road, Drainage and Intersection Improvements and Authorizing the Issuance of $10,000,000 Bonds of the Town to Meet Said Appropriation and Pending the Issuance Thereof the Making of Temporary Borrowings for Such Purpose, heretofore at this meeting adopted, be submitted to the Town Electors for approval or disapproval at a referendum to be held in conjunction with the general election to be held Tuesday, November 2, 2010, and that the warning of said referendum state the question to be voted upon as follows:
- “Shall the resolution entitled “Resolution Appropriating $10,000,000 for Road, Drainage and Intersection Improvements and Authorizing the Issuance of $10,000,000 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 July 19, 2010, be approved?”
The ballot label for said question will read as follows:
“Shall the resolution appropriating and authorizing bonds in the amount of $10,000,000 for road, drainage and intersection improvements be approved? YES NO.”
S. Resolution Appropriating $3,000,000 for Expansion of the Senior Center and Authorizing the Issuance of $3,000,000 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.
(Deputy Mayor Havens)
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RESOLUTIONS
Regular Meeting – Town Council
Monday, July 19, 2010
17. New Business (Continued)
T. Resolution Providing for Referendum of Town Electors
(Councillor Delnicki)
BE IT RESOLVED that the Resolution entitled “Resolution Appropriating $3,00,000 for Expansion of the Senior Center and Authorizing the Issuance of $3,000,000 Bonds of the Town to Meet Said Appropriation and Pending the Issuance Thereof the Making of Temporary Borrowings for Such Purpose, heretofore at this meeting adopted, be submitted to the Town Electors for approval or disapproval at a referendum to be held in conjunction with the general election to be held Tuesday, November 2, 2010, and that the warning of said referendum state the question to be voted upon as follows:
- “Shall the resolution entitled “Resolution Appropriating $3,000,000 for Expansion of the Senior Center and Authorizing the Issue of $3,000,000 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 July 19, 2010, be approved?”
The ballot label for said question will read as follows:
“Shall the resolution appropriating and authorizing bonds in the amount of $3,000,000 for expansion of the Senior Center be approved? YES NO.”
U. Resolution Authorizing the Town Attorney to Draft Explanatory Text for the upcoming Referendums Regarding the Public Infrastructure Projects; Dry Pit Sewer Pump Stations; Road, Drainage and Intersection Improvements; and Expansion of the Senior Center
(Councillor Bazzano)
BE IT RESOLVED that the Town Council hereby Authorizes the Town Attorney to draft explanatory text for the upcoming referendums regarding the Public Infrastructure Projects; Dry Pit Sewer Pump Stations; Road, Drainage and Intersection Improvements; and Expansion of the Senior Center.
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RESOLUTIONS
Regular Meeting – Town Council
Tuesday, July 6, 2010
17. New Business (Continued)
V. Resolution Setting a Time and Place for a Public Hearing to Receive Citizen Input on the Adoption of the Connecticut City and Town Development Act
(Councillor Hale)
BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby sets Monday, August 2, 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 adoption of the Connecticut City and Town Development Act.
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
B. Tax Assessment Agreement with Evergreen Medical Associates II LLC
22. Adjournment
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