AGENDA
TOWN COUNCIL WORK SESSION
COUNCIL CHAMBERS TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2011
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
None
7. Executive Session
A. Discussion regarding the draft contract with the Ambulance Corp.
8. Adjournment
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Public Participation is Invited on Any Agenda Item
TO BE PUBLISHED IN THE JOURNAL INQUIRER
February 16, 2011
LEGAL AD
TOWN OF SOUTH WINDSOR
Notice is hereby given that the South Windsor Town Council has set Tuesday, February 22, 2011, 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 Ordinance Establishing “The Connecticut Studios Project Special Services District”, a copy of which is on file in the Office of the Town Clerk.
Dated at South Windsor, Connecticut this 14th day of February, 2011.
Attested to by:
Deborah W. Reid
Clerk of the Council
AGENDA
TOWN COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
COUNCIL CHAMBERS TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2011
SOUTH WINDSOR TOWN HALL TIME: 8:00 P.M.
1. Call Meeting to Order
2. Prayer: Ms. Nilofer Haider
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 22, 2011
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 Winifred Wilson (D) to the Personnel Board of Appeals
B. Resolution Appointing M. Saud Anwar (D) to the Town Council
17. New Business
* A. Resolution Accepting the Resignation of Anthony Duarte (D) from the Inland Wetlands Agency/Conservation Commission
* B. Resolution Appointing Arthur Jennings (D) to the Inland Wetlands Agency/Conservation Commission and Postponing Consideration of this Motion until the Town Council’s Next Regularly Scheduled Meeting
* C. Resolution Appointing Linda Jeski (D) to the Human Relations Commission and Postponing Consideration of this Motion until the Town Council’s Next Regularly Scheduled Meeting
* D. Resolution Appointing Richard Aries (D) a Full Member to the Water Pollution Control Authority and Postponing Consideration of this Motion until the Town Council’s Next Regularly Scheduled Meeting
* E. Resolution Appointing Nancy Mulroy (D) an Alternate to the Water Pollution Control Authority and Postponing Consideration of the Motion until the Town Council’s Next Regularly Scheduled Meeting
F. Resolution Accepting the Resignation of Timothy Moriarty (R) from the Planning & Zoning Commission
G. Resolution Appointing William Carroll (R) a Full Member to the Planning & Zoning Commission and Postponing Consideration of this Motion until the Town Council’s Next Regularly Scheduled Meeting
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AGENDA
Regular Meeting – Town Council
Tuesday, February 22, 2011
17. New Business (Continued)
H. Resolution Designating the Board of Education as the Building Committee for State Project Number TMP-132-LDWP, Eli Terry Gym Floor Replacement
I. Resolution Authorizing the Town Manager and Town Attorney to Negotiate and Enter into a Lease Agreement with the Ambulance Corp.
J. Resolution Concerning Ethical Conduct of Town Employees, Agents and Consultants
K. Discussion Item: Recording System in the Town Hall, (requested by Councillor Prague)
L. Resolution Approving a Refund of Taxes to Eighteen (18) South Windsor Taxpayers
18. Passage of Ordinance
None
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. Discussion regarding the draft contract with the Ambulance Corp.
22. Adjournment
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RESOLUTIONS
Tuesday, February 22, 2011
7. Adoption of Minutes of Previous Meetings
(Deputy Mayor Havens)
BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council approves the Minutes of the following Town Council Meetings: Work Session of February 7, 2011; and Regular Meeting of February 7, 2011.
15. Consent Agenda
(Councillor Favreau)
Motion to approve Agenda Item 16. A., and 17. A. through 17. E. as the Consent Agenda.
(Please read dark headings, only, on Consent Agenda items.)
16. Unfinished Business
* A. Resolution Appointing Winifred Wilson (D) to the Personnel Board of Appeals
(Councillor Favreau)
BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby appoints Winifred Wilson (D) to the Personnel Board of Appeals for a term ending November 30, 2013 to fill the expired term of Edwina Futtner.
B. Resolution Appointing M. Saud Anwar (D) to the Town Council
(Councillor Favreau)
BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby appoints M. Saud Anwar (D) to the Town Council for a term ending November 7, 2011 to fill the unexpired term of Kathryn Hale.
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RESOLUTIONS
Regular Meeting – Town Council
Tuesday, February 22, 2011
17. New Business
* A. Resolution Accepting the Resignation of Anthony Duarte (D) from the Inland Wetlands Agency/Conservation Commission
(Councillor Favreau)
BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby accepts with regret, the resignation of Anthony Duarte (D) from the Inland Wetlands Agency/Conservation Commission, said resignation to be effective immediately; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council extends its thanks to Anthony Duarte for the time he has dedicated to serving his community by his membership on the Inland Wetlands Agency/Conservation Commission.
* B. Resolution Appointing Arthur Jennings (D) to the Inland Wetlands Agency/Conservation Commission and Postponing Consideration of this Motion until the Town Council’s Next Regularly Scheduled Meeting
(Councillor Favreau)
BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby appoints Arthur Jennings (D) to the Inland Wetlands Agency/Conservation Commission for a term ending December 1, 2011 to fill the unexpired term of Anthony Duarte and postpones consideration of this motion until the Town Council’s next regularly scheduled meeting.
* C. Resolution Appointing Linda Jeski (D) to the Human Relations Commission and Postponing Consideration of this Motion until the Town Council’s Next Regularly Scheduled Meeting
(Councillor Favreau)
BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby appoints Linda Jeski (D) to the Human Relations Commission for a term ending November 30, 2011 to fill the unexpired term of M. Saud Anwar 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 22, 2011
17. New Business (Continued)
* D. Resolution Appointing Richard Aries (D) a Full Member to the Water Pollution Control Authority and Postponing Consideration of this Motion until the Town Council’s Next Regularly Scheduled Meeting
(Councillor Favreau)
BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby appoints Richard Aries (D) a full member to the Water Pollution Control Authority for a term ending November 30, 2015 to fill an unexpired term of Thomas Deming and postpones consideration of this motion until the Town Council’s next regularly scheduled meeting.
* E. Resolution Appointing Nancy Mulroy (D) an Alternate to the Water Pollution Control Authority and Postponing Consideration of the Motion until the Town Council’s Next Regularly Scheduled Meeting
(Councillor Favreau)
BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby appoints Nancy Mulroy (D) an alternate to the Water Pollution Control Authority for a term ending November 30, 2011 to fill an unexpired term of Richard Aries and postpones consideration of this motion until the Town Council’s next regularly scheduled meeting.
F. Resolution Accepting the Resignation of Timothy Moriarty (R) from the Planning & Zoning Commission
(Councillor Bazzano)
BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby accepts with regret, the resignation of Timothy Moriarty (R) from the Planning & Zoning Commission, said resignation to be effective immediately; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council extends its thanks to Timothy Moriarty for the time he has dedicated to serving his community by his membership on the Planning & Zoning Commission.
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RESOLUTIONS
Regular Meeting – Town Council
Tuesday, February 22, 2011
17. New Business (Continued)
G. Resolution Appointing William Carroll (R) a Full Member to the Planning & Zoning Commission and Postponing Consideration of this Motion until the Town Council’s Next Regularly Scheduled Meeting
(Councillor McCann)
BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby appoints William Carroll (R) a full member to the Planning & Zoning Commission for a term ending November 11, 2013 to fill the unexpired term of Timothy Moriarty and postpones consideration of this motion until the Town Council’s next regularly scheduled meeting.
H. Resolution Designating the Board of Education as the Building Committee for State Project Number TMP-132-LDWP, Eli Terry Gym Floor Replacement
(Councillor Anwar)
WHEREAS, the South Windsor Town Council recognizes the need for, and supports the South Windsor Eli Terry Gym Floor Replacement Project
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby designates the South Windsor Board of Education as the Building Committee for State Project Number TMP-132-LDWP, Eli Terry Gym Floor Replacement; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council authorizes said Board of Education to proceed with preparation of the necessary schematic drawings and outline specifications for the project; and authorizes South Windsor’s Superintendent of Schools to file application for a School Construction Project Grant.
I. Resolution Authorizing the Town Manager and Town Attorney to Negotiate and Enter into a Lease Agreement with the Ambulance Corp.
(Councillor Prague)
BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby authorizes Town Manager, Matthew B. Galligan, and Town Attorney, Kari Olson, of Murtha Cullina to negotiate and enter into a lease agreement with the South Windsor Ambulance Corp. for property located at 232 West Road.
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RESOLUTIONS
Regular Meeting – Town Council
Tuesday, February 22, 2011
17. New Business (Continued)
J. Resolution Concerning Ethical Conduct of Town Employees, Agents and Consultants
(Councillor Yagaloff)
WHEREAS, the Town of South Windsor expects its employees, agents and consultants to conduct business to the highest ethical standards of conduct; and
WHEREAS, Town of South Windsor employees, agents and consultants are expected to devote their best efforts to the interests of the Town; and
WHEREAS, business dealings that appear to create a conflict of interest between the interests of the Town and an employee, agent or consultant of the Town are unacceptable; and
WHEREAS, employees, agents and consultants of the Town must represent the Town accurately and honestly and must act in good faith and for best interests of the Town of South Windsor
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Town of South Windsor’s employees, agents and consultants will conduct business transactions and relationships with others so as to avoid conflicts of interest in appearance or fact; they shall conduct business transactions with suppliers, contractors, vendors and other third parties at arms-length and free from offers or solicitation of gifts and favors, or other improper inducement; they shall not use privileged information for private gain or give preferential treatment to any person in the performance of their duties; and they shall not make specific recommendations or referrals to third parties concerning the purchase of goods or services, except in exigent circumstances involving public safety.
K. Discussion Item: Recording System in the Town Hall, (requested by Councillor Prague)
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RESOLUTIONS
Regular Meeting – Town Council
Tuesday, February 22, 2011
17. New Business (Continued)
L. Resolution Approving a Refund of Taxes to Eighteen (18) South Windsor Taxpayers
(Councillor Delnicki)
BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby approves a refund of property taxes to eighteen (18) South Windsor Taxpayers, the total of said refund being $9,023.55, and as more fully described on attached Exhibit A.
18. Passage of Ordinance
None
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. Discussion regarding the draft contract with the Ambulance Corp.
22. Adjournment
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