Work Session
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. Demolition Delay Ordinance (Ginny Macro, Chair of the Historic District Commission will be present)
B. Board and Commission Recognition Event (requested by Councillor Bazzano)
C. TIFF Financing for Connecticut Studios (a representative from Robinson & Cole will be present)
7. Executive Session
8. Adjournment
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Public Participation is Invited on Any Agenda Item
Regular Meeting
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
Tuesday, September 7, 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 to Refer to the Naming of Public Lands and Buildings Committee and the Park & Recreation Commission a Proposal to Name a Youth Athletic Field in Commemoration of the Service of Craig Pepin to Youth Sports in South Windsor
B. Resolution Authorizing the Town Manager to Sign the State/Municipal Project Grant Agreement for the Reconstruction of Main Street Bridge over Stoughton’s Brook
C. Resolution Approving the Transfer of $10,000 from the Contingency Account to the South Windsor Matching Mini-Grant Account
D. Resolution for a “Citizens Matching Mini-Grant” to South Windsor Voices to Assist in Funding for a publication of poems
E. Resolution for a “Citizens Matching Mini-Grant” to the Town of South Windsor to Assist in the Funding of the Creation of a Memorial Garden in the Front of the South Windsor High School
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AGENDA
Regular Meeting – Town Council
Tuesday, September 7, 2010
17. New Business (Continued)
F. Resolution for a “Citizens Matching Mini-Grant” to South Windsor High School to Assist in Funding for the Refurbishing and Expansion of the Current Weight Room at South Windsor High School
G. Resolution for a “Citizens Matching Mini-Grant” to the South Windsor Historical Society to Assist in Funding for Roof Repairs at Union School
H. Resolution Authorizing the Town Manager to Sign and Execute an Option & Land Lease Agreement with SBA Towers II LLC
I. Resolution Approving a Refund of Taxes to Twenty-Four (24) 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
22. Adjournment
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RESOLUTIONS
Tuesday, September 7, 2010
7. Adoption of Minutes of Previous Meetings
(Councillor Yagaloff)
BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council approves the Minutes of the following Town Council Meetings: Joint Work Session with the Board of Education of April 6, 2010; Work Session of July 19, 2010; Public Hearing of July 19, 2010; Regular Meeting of July 19, 2010; and Special Meeting of August 2, 2010.
16. Unfinished Business
None
17. New Business
A. Resolution to Refer to the Naming of Public Lands and Buildings Committee and the Park & Recreation Commission a Proposal to Name a Youth Athletic Field in Commemoration of the Service of Craig Pepin to Youth Sports in South Windsor
(Councillor McCann)
WHEREAS, Craig Pepin had an extraordinarily positive impact on youth sports in South Windsor over the span of many years, which emphasized that sports can truly be enjoyed only when played with respect for other players, fans, officials and the rules of the game; and
WHEREAS, Craig Pepin was a beloved member of the youth sports community of South Windsor and was an exemplary volunteer coach, mentor and official for hundreds of baseball, softball and soccer players; and
WHEREAS, the outpouring of love, affection and appreciation by the people of South Windsor for Craig Pepin following his passing has been unprecedented in recent memory; and
WHEREAS, many of the players, coaches and officials who benefitted from the presence of Craig Pepin are still involved in sports in South Windsor, and in order to perpetuate the memory and fine example that he set for present and future generations, it is important to commemorate his dedication without delay and before the present generation ends its involvement in South Windsor sports
(Resolution Continued on Next Page)
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RESOLUTIONS
Regular Meeting – Town Council
Tuesday, September 7, 2010
17. A. (Continued)
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Council hereby expresses its heartfelt thanks for the service of Craig Pepin to the Town and especially to the youth sports community, and appreciates his dedication to the positive character development of our youth residents, and directs the Naming of Public Lands and Buildings Committee, in consultation with the Park & Recreation Commission, to recommend an appropriate tribute to him by dedicating and naming a youth sports field in his memory, and to report back to Council with its recommendation within 60 days of the passage of this resolution to enable Council to take final action in naming a Craig Pepin Memorial Field without delay.
B. Resolution Authorizing the Town Manager to Sign the State/Municipal Project Grant Agreement for the Reconstruction of Main Street Bridge over Stoughton’s Brook
(Councillor Delnicki)
WHEREAS, the Town of South Windsor was awarded a grant from the State of Connecticut Local Bridge Program to fund 31.55% of the eligible project costs for the replacement of the Main Street Bridge over Stoughton’s Brook
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council authorizes its Town Manager, Matthew B. Galligan to sign and execute the agreement titled, “Project Grant Agreement Between the State of Connecticut and the Town of South Windsor under the Local Bridge Program for Main Street over Stoughton’s Brook, Bridge No. 132017, State Project No. 9132-0017”.
C. Resolution Approving the Transfer of $10,000 from the Contingency Account to the South Windsor Matching Mini-Grant Account
(Deputy Mayor Havens)
BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby authorizes the transfer of $10,000 from the Contingency Account to the South Windsor Citizens Matching Mini-Grant Account to cover the cost of various requests for Matching Mini-Grant funds.
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RESOLUTIONS
Regular Meeting – Town Council
Tuesday, September 7, 2010
17. New Business (Continued)
D. Resolution for a “Citizens Matching Mini-Grant” to South Windsor Voices to Assist in Funding for a publication of poems
(Councillor Bazzano)
WHEREAS, the South Windsor Town Council created a “South Windsor Citizen Matching Mini-Grant Program” on June 20, 2005; and
WHEREAS, South Windsor Voices, has duly submitted a proper application for matching funds in the amount of $1,250 to help with the publication of a collection of poems which were written exclusively by residents and former residents of South Windsor; 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 $1,250 of matching funds to South Windsor Voices from the “South Windsor Citizen Matching Mini-Grant Program”.
E. Resolution for a “Citizens Matching Mini-Grant” to the Town of South Windsor to Assist in the Funding of the Creation of a Memorial Garden in the Front of the South Windsor High School
(Councillor Hale)
WHEREAS, the South Windsor Town Council created a “South Windsor Citizen Matching Mini-Grant Program” on June 20, 2005; and
WHEREAS, the Town of South Windsor has duly submitted a proper application for matching funds in the amount of $5,000 to help with the costs associated with the creation of a memorial garden in the front of the South Windsor High School which will honor all students and faculty who have passed away while attending/working at South Windsor High School; and
(Resolution Continued on Next Page)
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RESOLUTIONS
Regular Meeting – Town Council
Tuesday, September 7, 2010
17. E. (Continued)
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 Town of South Windsor from the “South Windsor Citizen Matching Mini-Grant Program”.
F. Resolution for a “Citizens Matching Mini-Grant” to South Windsor High School to Assist in Funding for the Refurbishing and Expansion of the Current Weight Room at South Windsor High School
(Councillor Prague)
WHEREAS, the South Windsor Town Council created a “South Windsor Citizen Matching Mini-Grant Program” on June 20, 2005; and
WHEREAS, the Town of South Windsor has duly submitted a proper application for matching funds in the amount of $1,740 to help with the costs associated with the refurbishing and expansion of the current weight room at South Windsor High School; 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 $1,740 of matching funds to South Windsor High School from the “South Windsor Citizen Matching Mini-Grant Program”.
G. Resolution for a “Citizens Matching Mini-Grant” to the South Windsor Historical Society to Assist in Funding for Roof Repairs at Union School
(Councillor Favreau)
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
Tuesday, September 7, 2010
17. G. (Continued)
WHEREAS, the Town of South Windsor has duly submitted a proper application for matching funds in the amount of $5,000 to help with the costs associated with the roof repairs at Union School located at 771 Main Street; 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 South Windsor High School from the “South Windsor Citizen Matching Mini-Grant Program”.
H. Resolution Authorizing the Town Manager to Sign and Execute an Option & Land Lease Agreement with SBA Towers II LLC
(Councillor Yagaloff)
BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby authorizes Town Manager, Matthew B. Galligan to sign and execute an Option & Land Lease Agreement with SBA Towers II LLC for the tower erected near Veterans Memorial Pool and any other necessary documents on behalf of the Town of South Windsor.
I. Resolution Approving a Refund of Taxes to Twenty-Four (24) South Windsor Taxpayers
(Councillor Delnicki)
BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby approves a refund of property taxes to twenty-four (24) South Windsor Taxpayers, the total of said refund being $10,218.42, 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.]
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RESOLUTIONS
Regular Meeting – Town Council
Tuesday, September 7, 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
A. Discussion of documents containing financial information provided in confidence and exempt from disclosure pursuant to C.G.S. § 1-200(6) and 1-210 (b)(5)(B) regarding The Connecticut Studios project
22. Adjournment
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