REVISED AGENDA
TOWN COUNCIL SPECIAL WORK SESSION
COUNCIL CHAMBERS WEDNESDAY, MARCH 20, 2013
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. Board of Education Budget Presentation
B. General Government Budget Presentation
7. Executive Session
8. Adjournment
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Public Participation is Invited on Any Agenda Item
REVISED AGENDA
SPECIAL MEETING
SOUTH WINDSOR TOWN COUNCIL
COUNCIL CHAMBERS WEDNESDAY, MARCH 20, 2013
SOUTH WINDSOR TOWN HALL TIME: 8:00 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 a majority of the Town Council.]
4. Communications
5. Executive Session
6. Special Business
A. Resolution Setting a Time and Place for a Public Hearing on the Proposed General Government Budget for Fiscal Year 2013/2014
B. Resolution Setting a Time and Place for a Public Hearing on the Proposed Board of Education Budget for Fiscal Year 2013/2014
C. Resolution Accepting the Resignation of Teri Dickey-Gaignat (R) an Alternate from the Board of Assessment Appeals
D. Resolution Appointing Carolyn Carey (R) an Alternate to the Board of Assessment Appeals and Postponing Consideration of this Motion until the Town Council’s Next Regularly Scheduled Meeting
E. Resolution Opposing the Car Tax Proposal
F. Resolution Authorizing the South Windsor Sidewalk & Bikeway Sub-Committee to Extend the Expiration Date of the Committee
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REVISED AGENDA
Special Meeting – Town Council
Wednesday, March 20, 2013
6. Special Business (Continued)
G. Resolution Authorizing the Town Manager to Enter into a Contract with the Department of Economic & Community Development for a $7,430 Grant-in-Aid
H. Resolution Establishing a Temporary Sub-Committee to Research a Potential Recreation Center in South Windsor
I. Resolution Approving a Refund of Taxes to Twenty-Six (26) South Windsor Taxpayers
J. Discussion Item: Political Signs (requested by Deputy Mayor Bazzano)
7. Adjournment
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RESOLUTIONS
SPECIAL MEETING
March 20, 2013
6. Special Business
A. Resolution Setting a Time and Place for a Public Hearing on the Proposed General Government Budget for Fiscal Year 2013/2014
(Councillor Havens)
BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby sets Wednesday, April 24, 2013, at 7:00 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 proposed General Government Budget for Fiscal Years 2013/2014.
B. Resolution Setting a Time and Place for a Public Hearing on the Proposed Board of Education Budget for Fiscal Year 2013/2014
(Councillor Snyder)
BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby sets Tuesday, April 9, 2013, at 7:30 p.m., Timothy Edwards Middle School, Room Alt. #6, 100 Arnold Way, South Windsor, Connecticut as the time and place for a Public Hearing to receive citizen input on the proposed Board of Education Budget for Fiscal Years 2013/2014.
C. Resolution Accepting the Resignation of Teri Dickey-Gaignat (R) an Alternate from the Board of Assessment Appeals
(Councillor Beaulieu)
BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby accepts with regret, the resignation of Teri Dickey-Gaignat (R) an Alternate to the Board of Assessment Appeals, said resignation effective immediately; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council extends its thanks to Teri Dickey-Gaignat for the time she has dedicated to serving her community by her membership on the Board of Assessment Appeals..
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RESOLUTIONS
Special Meeting – Town Council
Wednesday, March 20, 2013
14. New Business (Continued)
D. Resolution Appointing Carolyn Carey (R) an Alternate to the Board of Assessment Appeals 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 Carolyn Carey (R) an Alternate to the Board of Assessment Appeals for a term ending November 30, 2014 to fill an unexpired term of Teri Dickey-Gaignat and postpones consideration of this motion until the Town Council’s next regularly scheduled meeting.
E. Resolution Opposing the Car Tax Proposal
(Councillor Anwar)
WHEREAS, Governor Dannel P. Malloy has proposed a change in the calculation of car tax for all residents in the State of Connecticut; and
WHEREAS, local governments have not been consulted regarding this change and the impacts that could occur; and
WHEREAS, it has been determined by the Town Council of the Town of South Windsor that such impacts would create a revenue reduction of approximately $6.1 million dollars; and
WHEREAS, the Office of Fiscal Management has also indicated that the loss to the Town of South Windsor would be approximately $5.9 million dollars; and
WHEREAS, the Town Council of the Town of South Windsor feels such shift in revenues will only place a greater burden on the property values; and
WHEREAS, such burden will have a negative impact on senior citizens and businesses located in the Town of South Windsor
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Town Council of the Town of South Windsor does hereby oppose such a change in the car tax as proposed by the Governor; and
(Resolution Continued on Next Page)
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RESOLUTIONS
Special Meeting – Town Council
Wednesday, March 20, 2013
14. E. (Continued)
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that any changes to the local tax structure that affects municipalities in the State of Connecticut be communicated to all towns and cities so that appropriate input can be communicated back to the Governor and our State Legislators.
F. Resolution Authorizing the South Windsor Sidewalk & Bikeway Sub-Committee to Extend the Expiration Date of the Committee
(Councillor McCann)
WHEREAS, a Temporary Sidewalk and Bikeway Sub-Committee was established in 2012 to make recommendations to Council on the implementation of improvements and expansion of safe pedestrian and bicycle ways throughout the Town; and
WHEREAS, the Sub-Committee is to bring to the attention of the Town Council whatever measures the Committee believes necessary to improve the Town’s policies and ordinances regarding safe pedestrian and bicycle ways; and
WHEREAS, the establishment of this Committee was for one year
WHEREAS, the South Windsor Town Council wishes to allow this Sub-Committee to continue to make strides in improving safe pedestrian and bicycle ways throughout Town
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby authorizes the South Windsor Sidewalk & Bikeway Sub-Committee to extend the expiration date of the Committee for two years; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Sub-Committee shall continue to report to Council on a quarterly basis, or more frequently as determined by the Sub-Committee.
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RESOLUTIONS
Special Meeting – Town Council
Wednesday, March 20, 2013
14. New Business (Continued)
G. Resolution Authorizing the Town Manager to Enter into a Contract with the Department of Economic & Community Development for a $7,430 Grant-in-Aid
(Councillor Beaulieu)
BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council authorizes Town Manager, Matthew B. Galligan to enter into a contract between the “State Historic Preservation Office of the Department of Economic & Community Development” and the Town of South Windsor for a $7,430 Historic Preservation Grant-in-Aid to the South Windsor Historic District Commission; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that said $7,430 Grant is awarded to assist the Commission in conducting the second phase of its historic and architectural resource inventory of the buildings located in Town.
H. Resolution Establishing a Temporary Sub-Committee to Research a Potential Recreation Center in South Windsor
(Deputy Mayor Bazzano)
WHEREAS, in March, 2001, a resolution was passed adopting a formal long-term master plan of development for parks and recreation needs; and
WHEREAS, a Recreation Center including an indoor pool was the primary indoor component of the aforementioned master plan; and
WHEREAS, an indoor pool (or indoor swimming) was ranked first or second as either the most important town investment or activity in citizen satisfaction surveys in 1993/1994, 1994/1995, 1995/1996 and 1998/1999 and number one as the most desirable recreation facility in the 2003 Park & Recreation Commission public survey; and
WHEREAS, the resolution directed the Park & Recreation Commission to maintain, re-assess and update the plan annually to address the dynamic recreational needs of the residents of South Windsor; and
(Resolution Continued on Next Page)
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RESOLUTIONS
Special Meeting – Town Council
Wednesday, March 20, 2013
14. H. (Continued)
WHEREAS, the implementation of a Recreation Center is needed in order to provide opportunities for health and wellness and to handle the growing number of individuals – youth, teens, adults and seniors – participating in recreational and leisure pursuits; and
WHEREAS in order for the Recreation Center to be successful, all factions of the population – youth, teens, adults and seniors – will need to be considered; and
WHEREAS, the temporary sub-committee will conduct research and present their findings to the Town Council and will make suggestions as to the feasibility of, and optional plans for, both a new Recreation Center, and potential renovation of an existing municipal building as well as all costs associated with such suggested project and explore possible funding options
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that, as requested by the Park & Recreation Commission, the South Windsor Town Council establishes a temporary sub-committee, not to exceed ten (10) members consisting of two (2) Town Council members, two (2) Park & Recreation Commission members, the Town Manger, the Director of Parks and Recreation and other community members to be assigned by the Park & Recreation Commission; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the sub-committee shall report to Council on a quarterly basis, or more frequently as determined by the sub-committee; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that after appointment the sub-committee shall operate until a satisfactory plan is complete, unless changed by further action of Council.
I. Resolution Approving a Refund of Taxes to Twenty-Six (26) South Windsor Taxpayers
(Councillor Havens)
BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby approves a refund of property taxes to twenty-six (26) South Windsor Taxpayers, the total of said refund being $10,596.00, and as more fully described on attached Exhibit A.
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RESOLUTIONS
Special Meeting – Town Council
Wednesday, March 20, 2013
14. New Business (Continued)
J. Discussion Item: Political Signs (requested by Deputy Mayor Bazzano)
7. Adjournment
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