AGENDA
TOWN COUNCIL WORK SESSION
COUNCIL CHAMBERS MONDAY, JUNE 6, 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. Water Pollution Control Authority Budget
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, JUNE 6, 2011
SOUTH WINDSOR TOWN HALL TIME: 8:00 P.M.
After Roll Call is complete certificates will be presented to the Patriotic Commission’s Essay Contest Winners; and a plaque will be presented to the Parks Division of the Parks & Recreation Department
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
Monday, June 6, 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 Kevin Foley (R) an Alternate to the Planning & Zoning Commission
B. Resolution Appointing a Rate Maker for Fiscal Year 2011/2012
17. New Business
A. Resolution Appointing Robert Hornish (D) a Member to the Patriotic Commission and Postponing Consideration of this Motion until the Town Council’s Regularly Scheduled Meeting
B. Resolution Accepting Suspense List
C. Resolution Authorizing the Transfer of 2.24 Acres of Real Property to Connecticut Studios, LLC
D. Resolution Adopting a Fund Balance Policy
E. Resolution Authorizing the Close Out of the South Windsor Volunteer Fire Department (SWVFD) Fund
F. Resolution Authorizing the Close Out of the Health Benefits Reserve Fund and the Transfer of Remaining Funds to the Town of South Windsor and South Windsor Board of Education Medical Insurance Fund (SWMIF)
G. Resolution Setting a Time and Place for a Public Hearing Regarding the Appropriation of $220,000 of LoCIP Funds for Miscellaneous Projects
H. Resolution Adopting the Budgets for the Special Revenue Pollution Control and Wastewater Treatment Fund for Fiscal Year 2011/2012
I. Resolution Approving a Refund of Taxes to Thirty (30) South Windsor Taxpayers
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AGENDA
Regular Meeting – Town Council
Monday, June 6, 2011
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, June 6, 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 Sessions of May 2, 2011, and May 16, 2011; Special Work Session of May 9, 2011; Public Hearings of May 2, 2011 and May 16, 2011; Special Meeting of May 23, 2011; and Regular Meetings of April 4, 2011 and May 2, 2011.
16. Unfinished Business
A. Resolution Appointing Kevin Foley (R) an Alternate to the Planning & Zoning Commission
(Councillor McCann)
BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby appoints Kevin Foley (R) an Alternate to the Planning & Zoning Commission for a term ending November 11, 2013 to fill a vacancy.
B. Resolution Appointing a Rate Maker for Fiscal Year 2011/2012
(Councillor Delnicki)
BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby appoints Matthew B. Galligan, Town Manager, as Rate Maker for Fiscal Year 2011/2012.
17. New Business
A. Resolution Appointing Robert Hornish (D) a Member to the Patriotic Commission and Postponing Consideration of this Motion until the Town Council’s Regularly Scheduled Meeting
(Councillor Yagaloff)
BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby appoints Robert Hornish (D) to the Patriotic Commission for a term ending August 31, 2012 to fill the unexpired term of Doris Avery.
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RESOLUTIONS
Regular Meeting – Town Council
Monday, June 6, 2011
17. New Business (Continued)
B. Resolution Accepting Suspense List
(Councillor Bazzano)
BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby accepts the Suspense List as proposed and submitted by the Collector o Revenue, said list shown as Exhibit A and attached hereto and made a part hereof.
C. Resolution Authorizing the Transfer of 2.24 Acres of Real Property to Connecticut Studios, LLC
(Councillor Anwar)
WHEREAS, the Town of South Windsor, Connecticut (the “Town”) has entered into a Purchase and Sale Agreement, dated on or about May 18, 2009 (the “Purchase and Sale Agreement”), with Connecticut Studios, LLC or its designee (the “Developer”); and
WHEREAS, the Purchase and Sale Agreement provides for the sale of a 2.24 acre parcel of real estate in the Town, formerly owned by the State of Connecticut, as described in more detail in Exhibit B attached hereto (the “Parcel”); and
WHEREAS, according to an appraisal prepared by T.W. Henry dated April 27, 2011, the value of the Parcel is $11,000; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Public Act 09-4, the transfer of the Parcel is required to be used for economic development purposes and any funds received from the sale of the Parcel shall be transferred to the State Treasurer; and
WHEREAS, the transfer of the parcel was the subject of a public hearing of the Town Council on May 16, 2011; and
WHEREAS, on May 24, 2011, the South Windsor Planning & Zoning Commission endorsed the transfer of the Parcel; and
WHEREAS, the Town desires to transfer the Parcel to the Developer in connection with the I-291 Corridor District Municipal Development Project, Project Plan, dated May 2003, on July 7, 2003, as amended and supplemented by the First Amendment to Project Plan, dated October 2010
(Resolution Continued on Next Page)
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RESOLUTIONS
Regular Meeting – Town Council
Monday, June 6, 2011
17. C. (Continued)
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Town Council of the Town that:
- The transfer of the Parcel to the Developer, for no consideration ($0), is hereby approved and the Town Manager is authorized to execute and deliver a Quit-Claim Deed, the form of which is attached hereto as Exhibit C, and any other documents necessary or desirable to accomplish such transfer; and
- This resolution shall become effective immediately upon its approval.
D. Resolution Adopting a Fund Balance Policy
(Councillor Prague)
WHEREAS, at its regular meeting on July 2, 2007, the South Windsor Town Council adopted a Fund Balance Policy; and
WHEREAS, Government Accounting Standards Board (GASB) Statement No. 54 Fund Balance Reporting and Governmental Fund Type Definitions, which is effective for fiscal year ending June 30, 2011, has changed the components of fund balance; and
WHEREAS, the flow assumptions for spending fund balance should be outlined in the Town’s Fund Balance Policy
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby adopts the updated Fund Balance Policy shown in the attached Exhibit D.
E. Resolution Authorizing the Close Out of the South Windsor Volunteer Fire Department (SWVFD) Fund
(Councillor Favreau)
WHEREAS, the Town’s annual budget includes funding for the SWVFD to cover the expense of providing fire and emergency services to South Windsor; and
WHEREAS, as a grant agency, the SWVFD is able to keep all unspent funds at the end of the fiscal year; and
(Resolution Continued on Next Page)
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RESOLUTIONS
Regular Meeting – Town Council
Monday, June 6, 2011
17. E. (Continued)
WHEREAS, the Town’s prior auditors recommended setting up the SWVFD Fund to report the cash balances maintained by the SWVFD in the Town’s annual financial statements; and
WHEREAS, Government Accounts Standards Board (GASB) Statement No. 54 Fund Balance Reporting and Governmental Fund Type Definitions, which is effective for fiscal year ending June 30, 2011, has changed the components of fund balance and the definition of a Special Revenue Fund; and
WHEREAS, in accordance with GASB 54, the SWVFD Fund with an approximate balance of $57,000 no longer qualifies as a Special Revenue Fund and does not need to be reported in the Town’s annual financial statements
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby authorizes the close out and write-off of the SWVFD Fund.
F. Resolution Authorizing the Close Out of the Health Benefits Reserve Fund and the Transfer of Remaining Funds to the Town of South Windsor and South Windsor Board of Education Medical Insurance Fund (SWMIF)
(Councillor McCann)
WHEREAS, Government Accounting Standards Board (GASB) Statement No. 54 Fund Balance Reporting and Governmental Fund Type Definitions, which is effective for fiscal year ending June 30, 2011, has changed the components of fund balance and the definition of a Special Revenue Fund; and
WHEREAS, the Town’s Health Benefits Reserve Fund was set up to defray the cost of providing health insurance to retired members of the South Windsor Police Union – AFSCME Local 1480, hired before July 1, 2006; and
WHEREAS, retired police officers are usually employed full-time by another organization, which makes them ineligible for the retiree health insurance benefit; and
(Resolution Continued on Next Page)
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RESOLUTIONS
Regular Meeting – Town Council
Monday, June 6, 2011
17. F. (Continued)
WHEREAS, in accordance with GASB 54, the Health Benefits Reserve Fund, with a current balance of $116,479, no longer meets the definition of a Special Revenue Fund; and
WHEREAS, the South Windsor Town Council established the Town of South Windsor and South Windsor Board of Education Medical Insurance Fund (SWMIF) for the purchase of medical insurance and the payment of administrative costs for Town and Board of Education employees and their dependents
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby authorizes the close out of the Health Benefits Reserve Fund and the transfer of its entire balance to the SWMIF.
G. Resolution Setting a Time and Place for a Public Hearing Regarding the Appropriation of $220,000 of LoCIP Funds for Miscellaneous Projects
(Mayor Pelkey)
BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby sets Monday, June 20, 2011, at 7:30 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 appropriation of $220,000 of LoCIP Funds for miscellaneous projects, as shown in attached Exhibit E.
H. Resolution Adopting the Budgets for the Special Revenue Pollution Control and Wastewater Treatment Fund for Fiscal Year 2011/2012
(Councillor Yagaloff)
BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby adopts a Special Revenue Pollution Control and Wastewater Treatment Fund Budget and Capital Expenditures Budget totaling $3,803,878; commencing on July 1, 2011, and terminating on June 30, 2012.
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RESOLUTIONS
Regular Meeting – Town Council
Monday, June 6, 2011
17. New Business (Continued)
I. Resolution Approving a Refund of Taxes to Thirty (30) South Windsor Taxpayers
(Deputy Mayor Havens)
BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby approves a refund of property taxes to thirty (30) South Windsor Taxpayers, the total of said refund being $6,569.91, and as more fully described on attached Exhibit F.
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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