AGENDA
TOWN COUNCIL WORK SESSION
COUNCIL CHAMBERS MONDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 2012
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. 63-20 Corporation
7. Executive Session
A. To discuss a personnel issue.
B. To disc possible purchase of real estate for the Town (King Street and the corner of Sullivan Avenue & Troy Road).
C. To discuss potential litigation (Ambulance Services).
8. Adjournment
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Public Participation is Invited on Any Agenda Item
AGENDA
TOWN COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
COUNCIL CHAMBERS MONDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 2012
SOUTH WINDSOR TOWN HALL TIME: 8:00 P.M.
1. Call Meeting to Order
2. Prayer: Pastor Ken Gustafson, Calvary Church
3. Pledge of Allegiance
4. Roll Call
5. Public Input
[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.]
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. Reports from Standing Committees
11. Reports of Temporary Committees
12. 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.]
13. Unfinished Business
None
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AGENDA
Regular Meeting – Town Council
Monday, November 19, 2012
14. New Business
- Resolution Appointing Wayne McKinney (D) to the Demolition Delay Committee and Postponing Consideration of this Motion until the Town Council’s Next Regularly Scheduled Meeting
- Resolution Appointing Walter Fitzpatrick (R) to the Demolition Delay Committee and Postponing Consideration of this Motion until the Town Council’s Next Regularly Scheduled Meeting
- Resolution Appointing Peter Jennings (R) to the Demolition Delay Committee and Postponing Consideration of this Motion until the Town Council’s Next Regularly Scheduled Meeting
D. Resolution Appointing Lavina Wilson (R) to the Demolition Delay Committee and Postponing Consideration of this Motion until the Town Council’s Next Regularly Scheduled Meeting
E. Resolution Appointing Arthur Utay (U) to the Demolition Delay Committee and Postponing Consideration of this Motion until the Town Council’s Next Regularly Scheduled Meeting
F. Resolution Accepting the Resignation of Stephen Lewis (D) from the Zoning Board of Appeals
G. Resolution Authorizing the Town Manager to Enter into a Memorandum of Understanding with the Town of Newtown
H. Resolution Authorizing the Town Manager to Enter into a Contract with the State of Connecticut’s Department of Social Services for a SBG Home Management Grant
I. Resolution Authorizing the Town Manager to Enter into a Facility Sharing Agreement for a Regional Animal Control Facility with the Town’s of East Hartford and Manchester
J. Resolution Approving Offer of a Tax Assessment Agreement with Radius Hospitality
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AGENDA
Regular Meeting – Town Council
Monday, November 19, 2012
14. New Business (Continued)
K. Resolution Approving Offer of a Tax Assessment Agreement with LCB Senior Living, LLC
L. Resolution Approving Offer of a Tax Assessment Agreement with American Eagle Federal Credit Union
M. Resolution Approving a Transfer of $14,560 from the Contingency Account to the Fire Marshal’s Part Time Account
N. Resolution Approving a Refund of Taxes to Forty-Three (43) South Windsor Taxpayers
O. Discussion Item: Advisory Council for Civil Preparedness (requested by Councillor Anwar)
P. Discussion Item: ALS Ambulance Services (requested by Councillor Yagaloff)
Q. Discussion Item: Referendum Results (requested by Councillor Prague)
R. Discussion Item: Skate Spot and Recreation Projects (requested by Councillor Prague)
15. Passage of Ordinance
16. Public Input
[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.]
17. 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.]
18. 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.]
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AGENDA
Regular Meeting – Town Council
Monday, November 19, 2012
19. Executive Session
A. To discuss a personnel issue.
B. To discuss possible purchase of real estate for the Town (King Street and the corner of Sullivan Avenue & Troy Road).
C. To discuss potential litigation (Ambulance Services).
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RESOLUTIONS
Monday, November 19, 2012
7. Adoption of Minutes of Previous Meetings
(Councillor Havens)
BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council approves the Minutes of the following Town Council Meetings: Work Session Meeting of October 15, 2012; Special Work Session Meeting of August 23, 2012; Regular Meeting of October 15, 2012; and Special Meeting of October 25, 2012.
12. Consent Agenda
(Deputy Mayor Bazzano and Councillor Yagaloff)
Motion to approve Agenda Item 14. A., through 14. E. as the Consent Agenda.
(Please read dark headings, only, on Consent Agenda items.)
13. Unfinished Business
None
14. New Business
- Resolution Appointing Wayne McKinney (D) to the Demolition Delay Committee and Postponing Consideration of this Motion until the Town Council’s Next Regularly Scheduled Meeting
(Councillor Yagaloff)
BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby appoints Wayne McKinney (D) to the Demolition Delay Committee for a term ending December 31, 2014 and postpones consideration of this motion until the Town Council’s next regularly scheduled meeting.
- Resolution Appointing Walter Fitzpatrick (R) to the Demolition Delay Committee and Postponing Consideration of this Motion until the Town Council’s Next Regularly Scheduled Meeting
(Deputy Mayor Bazzano)
BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby appoints Walter Fitzpatrick (R) to the Demolition Delay Committee for a term ending December 31, 2015 and postpones consideration of this motion until the Town Council’s next regularly scheduled meeting.
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RESOLUTIONS
Regular Meeting – Town Council
Monday, November 19, 2012
14. New Business (Continued)
- Resolution Appointing Peter Jennings (R) to the Demolition Delay Committee and Postponing Consideration of this Motion until the Town Council’s Next Regularly Scheduled Meeting
(Deputy Mayor Bazzano)
BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby appoints Peter Jennings (R) to the Demolition Delay Committee for a term ending December 31, 2016 and postpones consideration of this motion until the Town Council’s next regularly scheduled meeting.
- Resolution Appointing Lavina Wilson (R) to the Demolition Delay Committee and Postponing Consideration of this Motion until the Town Council’s Next Regularly Scheduled Meeting
(Deputy Mayor Bazzano)
BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby appoints Lavina Wilson (R) to the Demolition Delay Committee for a term ending December 31, 2014 and postpones consideration of this motion until the Town Council’s next regularly scheduled meeting.
- Resolution Appointing Arthur Utay (U) to the Demolition Delay Committee and Postponing Consideration of this Motion until the Town Council’s Next Regularly Scheduled Meeting
(Deputy Mayor Bazzano)
BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby appoints Arthur Utay (U) to the Demolition Delay Committee for a term ending December 31, 2015 and postpones consideration of this motion until the Town Council’s next regularly scheduled meeting.
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RESOLUTIONS
Regular Meeting – Town Council
Monday, November 19, 2012
14. New Business (Continued)
F. Resolution Accepting the Resignation of Stephen Lewis (D) from the Zoning Board of Appeals
(Councillor Yagaloff)
BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby accepts with regret, the resignation of Stephen Lewis (D) from the Zoning Board of Appeals, said resignation effective immediately; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council extends its thanks to Stephen Lewis for the time he has dedicated to serving his community by his membership on the Zoning Board of Appeals.
G. Resolution Authorizing the Town Manager to Enter into a Memorandum of Understanding with the Town of Newtown
(Councillor Prague)
BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby authorizes its Town Manager, Matthew B. Galligan to sign and execute a Memorandum of Understanding with the Town of Newtown for the shared use of the South Windsor Dashboard; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Town Manager, Matthew B. Galligan is also authorized to sign and execute any other necessary documents on behalf of the Town of South Windsor.
H. Resolution Authorizing the Town Manager to Enter into a Contract with the State of Connecticut’s Department of Social Services for a SBG Home Management Grant
(Councillor Havens)
BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council Authorizes Town Manager, Matthew B. Galligan to enter into a Contract with the State of Connecticut’s Department of Social Services for a SBG Home Management Grant in the amount of $13,006.00, the term of which Contract is October 1, 2012 through September 30, 2013.
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RESOLUTIONS
Regular Meeting – Town Council
Monday, November 19, 2012
14. New Business (Continued)
I. Resolution Authorizing the Town Manager to Enter into a Facility Sharing Agreement for a Regional Animal Control Facility with the Town’s of East Hartford and Manchester
(Councillor Snyder)
WHEREAS, to meet common needs for animal control facilities, the Towns of South Windsor, Manchester and East Hartford desire to enter into a Facility Sharing Agreement for the creation and ongoing maintenance of a Regional animal Control Facility to be located in the Town of South Windsor on land owned by South Windsor; and
WHEREAS, the facility will be built and equipped through funding from the State of Connecticut as part of the Regional Performance Incentive Grant Program, administered by the Capitol Region Council of Governments, which program is intended to foster and enhance joint provisions of municipal services across Town borders
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED the South Windsor Town Council hereby authorizes its Town Manager, Matthew B. Galligan to sign and execute a Facility Sharing Agreement for a Regional Animal Control Facility with the Town’s of East Hartford and Manchester; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Town Manager, Matthew B. Galligan is also authorized to sign and execute any other necessary documents on behalf of the Town of South Windsor.
J. Resolution Approving Offer of a Tax Assessment Agreement with Radius Hospitality
(Councillor Anwar)
WHEREAS, a Request for Tax Abatement has been received from Radius Hospitality, the owners of units 7A and 7G at the entrance to the new Town Center area of Evergreen Walk in South Windsor, CT.; and
(Resolution Continued on Next Page)
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RESOLUTIONS
Regular Meeting – Town Council
Monday, November 19, 2012
14. J. (Continued)
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
WHEREAS, pursuant to said program, that a tax assessment agreement be offered to Radius Hospitality as an incentive to invest an estimated $11,800,000 in total costs, including land and building improvements, and to construct a hotel featuring 110 all-suite guestrooms, restaurant, lounge, lobby, business center, 1,000 square foot state-of-the-art fitness facility, 1,300 square feet meeting space, indoor pool, spa, and guest laundry facility (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 Radius Hospitality reducing the amount of the estimated increase of $186,183 in real property assessment of the Real Property by 100% for a period of years one through three, 80% for year four, 70% for year five, 60% for year six, and 50% for year seven with an estimated tax benefit reduction of approximately $1,042,625 total over the seven (7) years, 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 revaluation, 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 is conditioned upon Radius Hospitality (1) meeting the estimated $11,800,000 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 Radius Hospitality fails to meet either of these conditions, Radius Hospitality shall refund the Town of South Windsor all of the tax benefit reductions it has received; and
(Resolution Continued on Next Page)
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RESOLUTIONS
Regular Meeting – Town Council
Monday, November 19, 2012
14. J. (Continued)
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council’s offer is contingent upon Radius Hospitality execution of a written agreement reflecting the terms set forth in this Resolution an such other terms as the Town may require.
K. Resolution Approving Offer of a Tax Assessment Agreement with LCB Senior Living, LLC
(Councillor McCann)
WHEREAS, a Request for Tax Abatement has been received from LCB Senior Living, LLC, the potential owners of the property located at the corner of Buckland Road and Deming Street in South Windsor, CT.; and
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
WHEREAS, pursuant to said program, that a tax assessment agreement be offered to LCB Senior Living, LLC as an incentive to invest an estimated $14,743,500 in total costs, including land and building improvements, and to construct an 80 unit (studios, one-, and two-bedroom) assisted-living residency for area seniors. Included will be 25-30 Memory Impairment units for residents with early-stage Alzheimer’s disease (the land and building improvements collectively referred to as the “Real Property”)
(Resolution Continued on Next Page)
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RESOLUTIONS
Regular Meeting – Town Council
Monday, November 19, 2012
14. K. (Continued)
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council is pleased to offer a tax assessment agreement between the Town and LCB Senior Living, LLC reducing the amount of the estimated increase of $250,920 in real property assessment of the Real Property by 50% for a period of five (5) years with an estimated tax benefit reduction of approximately $627,300 total over the five (5) years, 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 revaluation, the new assessed value of the Real Property shall be reduced by the percentage applicable to the year within the five (5) year period such assessment is changed; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council’s offer is conditioned upon LCB Senior Living, LLC (1) meeting the estimated $14,743,500 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 LCB Senior Living, LLC fails to meet wither of these conditions, LCB Senior Living, LLC 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 LCB Senior Living, LLC execution of a written agreement reflecting the terms set forth in this Resolution an such other terms as the Town may require.
L. Resolution Approving Offer of a Tax Assessment Agreement with American Eagle Federal Credit Union
(Councillor Yagaloff)
WHEREAS, a Request for Tax Abatement has been received from American Eagle Federal Credit Union, the owners of the property located at 512-530 Buckland Road, South Windsor, CT.; and
(Resolution Continued on Next Page)
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RESOLUTIONS
Regular Meeting – Town Council
Monday, November 19, 2012
14. L. (Continued)
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
WHEREAS, pursuant to said program, that a tax assessment agreement be offered to American Eagle Federal Credit Union as an incentive to invest an estimated $2,679,370 in total costs, including land and building improvements, and to construct a 2,600 square foot building that will house a branch and employ 4-6 employees with an annual payroll of $200,000-$300,000 (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 American Eagle Federal Credit Union reducing the amount of the estimated increase of $35,009 in real property assessment of the Real Property by 50% for a period of three (3) years with an estimated tax benefit reduction of approximately $52,512 total over the three (3) years, 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 revaluation, the new assessed value of the Real Property shall be reduced by the percentage applicable to the year within the three (3) year period such assessment is changed; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council’s offer is conditioned upon American Eagle Federal Credit Union (1) meeting the estimated $2,679,370 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 American Eagle Federal Credit Union fails to meet either of these conditions, American Eagle Federal Credit Union shall refund the Town of South Windsor all of the tax benefit reductions it has received; and
(Resolution Continued on Next Page)
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RESOLUTIONS
Regular Meeting – Town Council
Monday, November 19, 2012
14. L. (Continued)
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council’s offer is contingent upon American Eagle Federal Credit Union execution of a written agreement reflecting the terms set forth in this Resolution an such other terms as the Town may require.
M. Resolution Approving a Transfer of $14,560 from the Contingency Account to the Fire Marshal’s Part Time Account
(Councillor Beaulieu)
BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby approves a transfer of $14,560 from the Contingency Account to the Fire Marshal’s Part Time Account to cover costs associated with the Smoke Alarm Campaign Program.
N. Resolution Approving a Refund of Taxes to Forty-Three (43) South Windsor Taxpayers
(Councillor Havens)
BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby approves a refund of property taxes to forty-three (43) South Windsor Taxpayers, the total of said refund being $4,567.46, and as more fully described on attached Exhibit A.
O. Discussion Item: Advisory Council for Civil Preparedness (requested by Councillor Anwar)
P. Discussion Item: ALS Ambulance Services (requested by Councillor Yagaloff)
Q. Discussion Item: Referendum Results (requested by Councillor Prague)
R. Discussion Item: Skate Spot and Recreation Projects (requested by Councillor Prague)
15. Passage of Ordinance
None
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RESOLUTIONS
Regular Meeting – Town Council
Monday, November 19, 2012
16. Public Input
[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.]
17. 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.]
18. 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.]
19. Executive Session
A. To discuss a personnel issue.
B. To discuss possible purchase of real estate for the Town (King Street and the corner of Sullivan Avenue & Troy Road).
C. To discuss potential litigation (Ambulance Services).
20. Adjournment
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