AGENDA
TOWN COUNCIL WORK SESSION
COUNCIL CHAMBERS MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 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. Clarification of language in Ordinance #162 – Subdivision Open Space Use & Maintenance Ordinance (requested by Councillor Hale)
B. MUNIS (Scott Roberts, Director of Information Technologies to be present)
7. Executive Session
8. Adjournment
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Public Participation is Invited on Any Agenda Item
AGENDA
TOWN COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
COUNCIL CHAMBERS MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2010
SOUTH WINDSOR TOWN HALL TIME: 8:00 P.M.
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.]
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, September 20, 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
None
17. New Business
A. Resolution Accepting the Resignation of N’Marie Crumbie (R) from the Zoning Board of Appeals
B. Resolution Authorizing the Sale or Disposal of Surplus Vehicles
C. Resolution Approving the Transfer of $3,000 from the Contingency Account to the Town Council’s Professional Account
D. Resolution Setting a Time and Place for a Public Hearing to Receive Citizen Input on the Establishment of a Proposed Ordinance, a “Demolition Delay Ordinance”
E. Resolution Referring the Installation of a Proposed Wireless Communications Facility Near Veterans Memorial Pool to the Planning and Zoning Commission Pursuant to the Requirements of Section 8-24 of the Connecticut General Statutes
F. Resolution Submitting the Proposed Purchase of Approximately 5.5 Acres of Conservation Easements at 682 Main Street (Peck Property) to the Planning and Zoning Commission Pursuant to Section 8-24 of the Connecticut General Statutes
G. Resolution Referring the Possible Sale of Excess Property Located at 765 Sullivan Avenue to the Planning and Zoning Commission Pursuant to Section 8-24 of the Connecticut General Statutes
H. Resolution Approving the Transfer of $21,496.24 from the Contingency Account to the Registrar of Voters Budget
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AGENDA
Regular Meeting – Town Council
Monday, September 20, 2010
17. New Business (Continued)
I. Resolution Approving the Transfer of $10,163.00 from the Contingency Account to the Information Technologies Professional Account
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
Monday, September 20, 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: Work Session of September 7, 2010; and Regular Meeting of September 7, 2010.
16. Unfinished Business
None
17. New Business
A. Resolution Accepting the Resignation of N’Marie Crumbie (R) from the Zoning Board of Appeals
(Councillor Delnicki)
BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby accepts, with regret, the resignation of N’Marie Crumbie (R) from the Zoning Board of Appeals, said resignation to be effective immediately; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council extends its thanks to Ms. Crumbie for the time she has dedicated to serving her community by her membership on the Zoning Board of Appeals.
B. Resolution Authorizing the Sale or Disposal of Surplus Vehicles
(Deputy Mayor Havens)
BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby declares the following vehicles to be “surplus equipment” and authorizes Town Manager, Matthew B. Galligan to sell, or otherwise dispose of the following vehicles:
1990 Ford E-350 Econoline Cube Van, VIN #1FDKE37H9LHB89241. Mileage 59,461, Condition: poor previously owned by the Board of Education and was declared surplus by the Board of Education on June 21, 2010. Unit #A9067
(Resolution Continued on Next Page)
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RESOLUTIONS
Regular Meeting – Town Council
Monday, September 20, 2010
17. B. (Continued)
2000 Ford Ranger 4 x 4 Pick Up, VIN #1FTZR15X3YTB20829. Mileage 59,000, Condition: poor. Unit #A5040.
2000 Ford E-150 Econoline Van, VIN #1FTRE1429YHAO1056. Mileage 68,000, Condition: poor. Unit #A7139.
1987 Ford Mustang, VIN #1FABP42E5HF207034. Mileage 65,700. Condition: fair-good. Unit #1538.
1984 Miller Paving Box. Serial #382A. Condition: poor.
C. Resolution Approving the Transfer of $3,000 from the Contingency Account to the Town Council’s Professional Account
(Councillor Bazzano)
WHEREAS, the Board and Commission Recognition Event began in 1998 and was last held in 2008. After the 2008 “Recognition Event” this item was eliminated from the budget; and
WHEREAS, the South Windsor Town Council wishes to again recognize the volunteers who serve on Boards and Commissions
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby approves a transfer of $3,000 from the Contingency Account to the Town Council’s Professional Account to cover expenses associated with a “Recognition Event” honoring Members of Boards and Commissions who have generously volunteered their time to serve the Town of South Windsor.
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RESOLUTIONS
Regular Meeting – Town Council
Monday, September 20, 2010
17. New Business (Continued)
D. Resolution Setting a Time and Place for a Public Hearing to Receive Citizen Input on the Establishment of a Proposed Ordinance, a “Demolition Delay Ordinance”
(Councillor Favreau)
BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby sets Monday, October 4, 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 Ordinance, a “Demolition Delay Ordinance” more fully described in attached Exhibit A., a copy of which is on file in the Office of the Town Clerk.
E. Resolution Referring the Installation of a Proposed Wireless Communications Facility Near Veterans’ Memorial Pool to the Planning and Zoning Commission Pursuant to the Requirements of Section 8-24 of the Connecticut General Statutes
(Councillor McCann)
WHEREAS, presently there is no cell phone service or emergency communication service in the area of Pleasant Valley Road; and
WHEREAS, the Town is proposing to install a wireless communication facility, including a communication tower, antennas, cables and related structures and improvements in the vicinity near Veterans’ Memorial Pool; and
WHEREAS, this wireless communication tower will eliminate the area from having no cell phone reception or emergency communication service; and
WHEREAS, any plan that includes the use of Town property, must first be submitted to the South Windsor Planning and Zoning Commission for a report pursuant to Section 8-24 of the Connecticut General Statutes
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the installation of a wireless communications tower be submitted to the South Windsor Planning and Zoning Commission for a report pursuant to Section 8-24 of the Connecticut General Statutes.
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RESOLUTIONS
Regular Meeting – Town Council
Monday, September 20, 2010
17. New Business (Continued)
F. Resolution Submitting the Proposed Purchase of Approximately 5.5 Acres of Conservation Easements at property located at 682 Main Street (Peck Property) to the Planning and Zoning Commission Pursuant to Section 8-24 of the Connecticut General Statutes
(Councillor Hale)
WHEREAS, the Open Space Task Force has recommended that the Town of South Windsor purchase conservation easements consisting of approximately 5.5 acres located at 682 Main Street (Peck Property) from the Land Trust Conservation Commission
WHEREAS, any purchase of property for the Town must first be submitted to the Planning & Zoning Commission for a report pursuant to Section 8-24 of the Connecticut General Statutes
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that Town Manager, Matthew B. Galligan is directed to refer the proposed purchase of conservation easements consisting of approximately 5.5 acres located at 682 Main Street (Peck Property) from the Land Trust Conservation Commission to the Planning and Zoning Commission pursuant to Section 8-24 of the Connecticut General Statutes.
G. Resolution Referring the Possible Sale of Excess Property Located at 765 Sullivan Avenue to the Planning and Zoning Commission Pursuant to Section 8-24 of the Connecticut General Statutes
(Councillor Yagaloff)
BE IT RESOLVED, that the possible sale of excess property located at 765 Sullivan Avenue, which is not needed for the construction of a fire station at said location, at a price and in accordance with any and all terms and conditions as may be presented to, and approved by the Town Council, be referred to the South Windsor Planning and Zoning Commission for consideration in accordance with the requirements of section 8-24 of the Connecticut General Statutes.
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RESOLUTIONS
Regular Meeting – Town Council
Monday, September 20, 2010
17. New Business (Continued)
H. Resolution Approving the Transfer of $21,496.24 from the Contingency Account to the Registrar of Voters Budget
(Councillor Delnicki)
BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby approves a transfer of $21,496.24 from the Contingency Account to various Registrar of Voters Accounts (per the attached Exhibit B), to cover the cost of the Democratic and Republican primaries held on August 10, 2010.
I. Resolution Approving the Transfer of $8,975.00 from the Contingency Account to the Information Technologies Professional Account
(Councillor Prague)
BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby approves a transfer of $8,975.00 from the Contingency Account to the Information Technologies Professional Account to cover the cost of implementing MUNIS Citizen Self Service Web Portal.
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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