AGENDA
TOWN COUNCIL WORK SESSION
COUNCIL CHAMBERS TUESDAY, APRIL 19, 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
A. Volunteer Fire Department Budget
B. Fire Marshal Budget
C. Park & Recreation Budget
7. Executive Session
8. Adjournment
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Public Participation is Invited on Any Agenda Item
REMINDER: There is a Public Hearing set for 7:15 p.m. regarding Establishing an Ordinance for “The Connecticut Studios Project Special Services District”.
TO BE PUBLISHED IN THE JOURNAL INQUIRER
April 11, 2011
LEGAL AD
TOWN OF SOUTH WINDSOR
Notice is hereby given that the South Windsor Town Council has set Tuesday, April 19, 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 7th day of April, 2011.
Attested to by:
Deborah W. Reid
Clerk of the Council
AGENDA
TOWN COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
COUNCIL CHAMBERS TUESDAY, APRIL 19, 2011
SOUTH WINDSOR TOWN HALL TIME: 8:00 P.M.
1. Call Meeting to Order
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, April 19, 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 Adam Reed (D) an Alternate to the Inland Wetlands Agency/Conservation Commission
B. Resolution Appointing Wayne McKinney (D) to the South Windsor Agricultural Land and Preservation Advisory Commission
17. New Business
A. Resolution Approving Offer of a Tax Assessment Agreement with FedEx Ground Packaging Systems Inc.
B. Resolution Supporting the Scantic River Greenway Trail
C. Resolution Authorizing the Realignment of Accounts
D. Resolution Approving a Refund of Taxes to Twenty-Three (23) South Windsor Taxpayers
E. Discussion Item: Connecticut Studios, Feasibility Study
18. Passage of Ordinance
A. Resolution Adopting an Ordinance Establishing “The Connecticut Studios Project Special Services District”
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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AGENDA
Regular Meeting – Town Council
Tuesday, April 19, 2011
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, April 19, 2011
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 April 4, 2011; and Public Hearings of April 4, 2011 and April 13, 2011.
16. Unfinished Business
A. Resolution Appointing Adam Reed (D) an Alternate to the Inland Wetlands Agency/Conservation Commission
(Deputy Mayor Havens)
BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby appoints Adam Reed (D) an Alternate to the Inland Wetlands Agency/Conservation Commission for a term ending December 1, 2013 to fill the unexpired term of Kyle Zimmer.
B. Resolution Appointing Wayne McKinney (D) to the South Windsor Agricultural Land and Preservation Advisory Commission
(Councillor Yagaloff)
BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby appoints Wayne McKinney (D) to the South Windsor Agricultural Land Advisory Commission for a term ending November 30, 2013 to fill the unexpired term of Clifford Slicer.
17. New Business
A. Resolution Approving Offer of a Tax Assessment Agreement with FedEx Ground Packaging Systems Inc.
(Councillor McCann)
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
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RESOLUTIONS
Regular Meeting – Town Council
Tuesday, April 19, 2011
17. A. (Continued)
WHEREAS, the South Windsor Economic Development Commission recommends, pursuant to said program, that a tax assessment agreement be offered to FedEx Ground Packaging System Inc. as an incentive to invest an estimated $25,000,000.00 in total costs, including land and building improvements, and to construct a new 221,049 square foot to 304,249 square foot Shipping Distribution Center at 500 Sullivan Avenue in South Windsor (the land and building improvements collectively referred to as the “Real Property”)
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council is pleased to offer a tax assessment agreement between the Town and FedEx Ground Packaging System Inc. reducing the amount of the estimated $6,370,000 to $8,400,000 real property assessment of the Real Property by 70% for a period of seven (7) years with an estimated tax benefit reduction of approximately $126,368 to $166,640 annually, commencing with the Grand List following the date the Certificate of Occupancy is issued for the Real Property; provided, however, that if such assessment is changed by any future Town evaluation, the new assessed value of the Real Property shall be reduced by the percentage applicable to the year within the seven (7) year period such assessment is changed; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council’s offer to FedEx Ground Packaging System Inc. is conditioned upon FedEx Ground Packaging System Inc. (1) meeting the estimated $25,000,000.00 construction cost figures and agreeing to the estimated assessment figure; and (2) continuing operations at the Real Property for a minimum of ten (10) years from the date the Certificate of Occupancy is issued; if FedEx Ground Packaging System Inc. fails to meet either of these conditions, FedEx Ground Packaging System Inc. shall refund the Town of South Windsor all of the tax benefit reductions it has received; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council’s offer is contingent upon FedEx Ground Packaging System Inc.’s execution of a written agreement reflecting the terms set forth in this Resolution and such other terms as the Town may require.
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RESOLUTIONS
Regular Meeting – Town Council
Tuesday, April 19, 2011
17. New Business (Continued)
B. Resolution Supporting the Scantic River Greenway Trail
(Councillor Favreau)
WHEREAS, the citizens and the Town of South Windsor are working with the Scantic River Watershed Association to build a multi-use Greenway Trail system from the East Windsor Town line to the confluence of the Connecticut River Ferry Lane; and
WHEREAS, the Greenway will become part of a regional network of multi-use trails along the Scantic River in the Towns of Somers, Enfield, East Windsor and South Windsor; and
WHEREAS, the Greenway will permit citizens to enjoy some of the Northern Connecticut’s most beautiful scenery, participate in an active recreational area (water and trails), and be able to help protect and preserve the Scantic River’s important natural resources and wildlife environs; and
WHEREAS, the Greenway will permit children and adults to safely canoe, kayak, bike, walk, jog, cross-country ski, fish and horseback ride along the Scantic River; and
WHEREAS, the Greenway will make a direct contribution to the citizens of Connecticut’s health and longevity by providing access to many outdoor activities and exercises, such as hiking and biking; and
WHEREAS, the Greenway will provide citizens access to the rich historical, cultural, and wildlife resources of the Scantic River area; and
WHEREAS, the Greenway will provide students and outdoor classroom for the studying of watershed ecosystems, water quality monitoring and ecology; and
(Resolution Continued on Next Page)
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RESOLUTIONS
Regular Meeting – Town Council
Tuesday, April 19, 2011
17. B. (Continued)
WHEREAS, the Greenway will enhance the local economy by attracting visitors and encourage participation in local events; and
WHEREAS, countless citizens, public officials and organizations express support for the Greenway and its development as a multi-use trail system
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Town of South Windsor, expresses strong support for the Scantic River Greenway Trail for the benefit of all citizens.
C. Resolution Authorizing the Realignment of Accounts
(Councillor Bazzano)
WHEREAS, there is a concern that actual expenses will exceed the 2011 Adopted Budget because of economic conditions and costs associated with removing the excessive amount of snow this past winter; and
WHEREAS, Matthew B. Galligan, Town Manager, instituted a spending freeze in February 2011 and reviewed capital projects to identify available balances; and
WHEREAS, as a result, several Town departments will not use all of the funds available in their 2010/2011 budgets; and
WHEREAS, a list of capital projects with available funds was compiled; and
WHEREAS, the Town wishes to realign budgets based on the need for financial resources
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby authorizes the realignment of budgets as follows:
- A transfer of $30,946 to the Parks Overtime budget and $11,782 to the Casualty and Liability Insurance budget for a total transfer of $42,728 from the Pension budget; and
(Resolution Continued on Next Page)
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RESOLUTIONS
Regular Meeting – Town Council
Tuesday, April 19, 2011
17. C. (Continued)
- A transfer of $16,886 to the Hydrants and Water Lines budget from the Workers’ Compensation budget; and
- A transfer of $35,195 to the Unemployment Compensation budget, $20,041 to the Social Security budget, and $39,292 to the Street Services Overtime budget for a total transfer of $94,528 from Contingency; and
- A transfer of $30,000 to the Street Services Overtime budget from Salary Contingency; and
- A transfer of $296,496 to various accounts listed on attached Exhibit A from capital project accounts listed on attached Exhibit B.
D. Resolution Approving a Refund of Taxes to Twenty-Three (23) South Windsor Taxpayers
(Councillor Anwar)
BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby approves a refund of property taxes to twenty-three (23) South Windsor Taxpayers, the total of said refund being $8,812.48, and as more fully described on attached Exhibit C.
E. Discussion Item: Connecticut Studios, Feasibility Study
18. Passage of Ordinance
A. Resolution Adopting an Ordinance Establishing “The Connecticut Studios Project Special Services District”
(Councillor Delnicki)
BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby adopts an Ordinance Establishing “The Connecticut Studios Project Special Services District” a copy of which is on file in the Office of the Town Clerk.
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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