AGENDA
TOWN COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
COUNCIL CHAMBERS MONDAY, JANUARY 6, 2014
SOUTH WINDSOR TOWN HALL TIME: 7:00 P.M.
1. Call Meeting to Order
2. Prayer: Pastor Doug Rowse, New River Community 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
* A. Resolution Reappointing William E. Keohane to the Redevelopment Agency
B. Resolution Establishing a Temporary Economic Development Advisory Council
C. Resolution Approving a Refund of Taxes to Twenty-Four (24) South Windsor Taxpayers
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AGENDA
Regular Meeting – Town Council
Monday, January 6, 2014
14. New Business
* A. Resolution Reappointing James Kupchunos (D) to the Zoning Board of Appeals and Postponing Consideration of this Motion until the Town Council’s Next Regularly Scheduled Meeting
* B. Resolution Appointing Steven Carty (D) a Full Member to the Zoning Board of Appeals and Postponing Consideration of this Motion until the Town Council’s Next Regularly Scheduled Meeting
* C. Resolution Reappointing Gary Pitcock (D) to the Historic District Commission and Postponing Consideration of this Motion until the Town Council’s Next Regularly Scheduled Meeting
* D. Resolution Reappointing Carol Flagg (D) to the Library Board and Postponing Consideration of this Motion until the Town Council’s Next Regularly Scheduled Meeting
* E. Resolution Reappointing Alan Larson (D) to the Park and Recreation Commission and Postponing Consideration of this Motion until the Town Council’s Next Regularly Scheduled Meeting
* F. Resolution Reappointing Joseph Kennedy (D) to the South Windsor Agricultural Land Preservation Advisory Commission and Postponing Consideration of this Motion until the Town Council’s Next Regularly Scheduled Meeting
* G. Resolution Reappointing Cile Decker (D) to the South Windsor Agricultural Land Preservation Advisory Commission and Postponing Consideration of this Motion until the Town Council’s Next Regularly Scheduled Meeting
* H. Resolution Reappointing James Kupchunos (D) to the South Windsor Agricultural Land Preservation Advisory Commission and Postponing Consideration of this Motion until the Town Council’s Next Regularly Scheduled Meeting
* I. Resolution Reappointing Wayne McKinney (D) to the South Windsor Agricultural Land Preservation Advisory 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
Monday, January 6, 2014
14. New Business (Continued)
* J. Resolution Reappointing Robert Waldron (D) to the South Windsor Agricultural Land Preservation Advisory Commission and Postponing Consideration of this Motion until the Town Council’s Next Regularly Scheduled Meeting
* K. Resolution Reappointing Sandy Jeski (D) to the South Windsor Agricultural Land Preservation Advisory Commission and Postponing Consideration of this Motion until the Town Council’s Next Regularly Scheduled Meeting
* L. Resolution Reappointing Dwight Johnson (D) to the Housing Authority and Postponing Consideration of this Motion until the Town Council’s Next Regularly Scheduled Meeting
* M. Resolution Appointing Cody Guarnieri (D) an Alternate to the Planning & Zoning Commission and Postponing Consideration of this Motion until the Town Council’s Next Regularly Scheduled Meeting
* N. Resolution Appointing Arthur Jennings (D) a Full Member to the Inland Wetlands Agency/Conservation Commission and Postponing Consideration of this Motion until the Town Council’s Next Regularly Scheduled Meeting
* O. Resolution Appointing Joseph Durette (D) to the Inland Wetlands Agency/Conservation Commission and Postponing Consideration of this Motion until the Town Council’s Next Regularly Scheduled Meeting
* P. Resolution Appointing Karen Wagner (D) to the Inland Wetlands Agency/Conservation Commission and Postponing Consideration of this Motion until the Town Council’s Next Regularly Scheduled Meeting
* Q. Resolution Appointing Edward Havens, Jr. (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
* R. Resolution Reappointing Karen Wagner (D) to the Mass Transit and Highway Advisory Commission and Postponing Consideration of this Motion until the Town Council’s Next Regularly Scheduled Meeting
* S. Resolution Reappointing Winifred Wilson (D) to the Personnel Board of Appeals and Postponing Consideration of this Motion until the Town Council’s Next Regularly Scheduled Meeting
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AGENDA
Regular Meeting – Town Council
Monday, January 6, 2014
14. New Business (Continued)
* T. Resolution Reappointing Dwight Johnson (D) to the Economic Development Commission and Postponing Consideration of this Motion until the Town Council’s Next Regularly Scheduled Meeting
U. Resolution Approving Ambulance Service of Manchester, LLC as Ambulance Provider for All Advanced Life Support and Basic Life Support Calls in the Town of South Windsor
15. Passage of Ordinance
16. 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.]
17. 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.]
18. 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.]
19. Executive Session
20. Adjournment
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RESOLUTIONS
Monday, January 6, 2013
7. Adoption of Minutes of Previous Meetings
(Councilor Snyder)
BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council approves the Minutes of the following Town Council Meetings: Work Session Minutes of December 16, 2013; and Regular Meeting Minutes of December 2, 2013 and December 16, 2013.
12. Consent Agenda
(Councilor Mirek, Councilor Wagner and Councilor Pendleton)
Motion to approve Agenda Item 13. A., and 14. A through 14. T. as the Consent Agenda.
(Please read dark headings, only, on Consent Agenda items.)
13. Unfinished Business
* A. Resolution Reappointing William E. Keohane to the Redevelopment Agency
(Councilor Mirek)
BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby appoints William E. Keohane to the Redevelopment Agency for a term ending December 31, 2017.
B. Resolution Establishing a Temporary Economic Development Advisory Committee
(Mayor Anwar)
WHEREAS, economic development generally refers to the sustained, concerted actions of policy makers and communities that promotes the standard of living and economic health of a specific area; and
WHEREAS, economic development can also be referred to as the quantitative and qualitative changes in the economy; and
WHEREAS, a report from the Bureau of Economic Analysis shows that Connecticut was last in economic growth last year, the only State in the Nation where the combined values of goods and services produced shrank compared with 2011; and
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RESOLUTIONS
Regular Meeting – Town Council
Monday, January 6, 2014
13. B. (Continued)
WHEREAS, developers planning economic development projects in Connecticut and South Windsor have been concerned about the economic opportunities in South Windsor and have found other States to provide better growth opportunities
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby establishes a Temporary Economic Development Advisory Committee; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Committee shall include the following individuals, the Mayor, the Town Manager, no less than two (2) Town Council members (who shall be appointed by the Mayor, at least one from each political party), the South Windsor Economic Development Coordinator, the Executive Director or Representative of the Chamber of Commerce, the Chairperson or Representative of the Economic Development Commission, and the Chairperson or Representative of Planning and Zoning Commission. There will be up to 15 (fifteen) members of the Committee. The other members will be appointed by the Mayor based on their expertise in the fields of economic development and the specific areas of expertise related to it. Advisory Committee members shall adhere to the highest standards of ethical conduct, shall not
disclose confidential or proprietary documents or communications, and shall not utilize their membership to solicit business for their personal benefit or that of the organizations they represent. The Advisory Committee shall be subject to the notice and meeting requirements of the Freedom of Information Act; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the purpose of this Committee shall be to make recommendations to the Economic Development Commission to implement and improve South Windsor policies and strategies that would make the Town of South Windsor a more receptive Town for existing and new companies, as well as recommendations to increase the visibility of South Windsor at the Local, State and National levels in order to increase economic development opportunities for the Town; and
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RESOLUTIONS
Regular Meeting – Town Council
Monday, January 6, 2014
13. B. (Continued)
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Advisory Committee shall report both to the Economic Development Commission and to Town Council on a quarterly basis, or more frequently as determined by the Advisory Committee; and that the Economic Development Commission will be asked to report on its recommendations to the Town Council at the same time; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Advisory Committee shall terminate two years after appointment, unless continued by further action of the Town Council.
C. Resolution Approving a Refund of Taxes to Twenty-Four (24) South Windsor Taxpayers
(Councilor Prague)
BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby approves a refund of property taxes to twenty-four (24) South Windsor Taxpayers, the total of said refund being $5,361.23, and as more fully described on attached Exhibit A.
14. New Business
* A. Resolution Reappointing James Kupchunos (D) to the Zoning Board of Appeals and Postponing Consideration of this Motion until the Town Council’s Next Regularly Scheduled Meeting
(Councilor Wagner)
BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby reappoints James Kupchunos (D) to the Zoning Board of Appeals for a term ending November 30, 2017 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, January 6, 2014
14. New Business (Continued)
* B. Resolution Appointing Steven Carty (D) a Full Member to the Zoning Board of Appeals and Postponing Consideration of this Motion until the Town Council’s Next Regularly Scheduled Meeting
(Councilor Wagner)
BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby appoints Steven Carty (D) a full member to the Zoning Board of Appeals for a term ending November 30, 2017 to fill the expired term of Thomas Berstene (R) and postpones consideration of this motion until the Town Council’s next regularly scheduled meeting.
* C. Resolution Reappointing Gary Pitcock (D) to the Historic District Commission and Postponing Consideration of this Motion until the Town Council’s Next Regularly Scheduled Meeting
(Councilor Wagner)
BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby reappoints Gary Pitcock (D) to the Historic District Commission for a term ending November 30, 2018 and postpones consideration of this motion until the Town Council’s next regularly scheduled meeting.
* D. Resolution Reappointing Carol Flagg (D) to the Library Board and Postponing Consideration of this Motion until the Town Council’s Next Regularly Scheduled Meeting
(Councilor Wagner)
BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby reappoints Carol Flagg (D) to the Library Board for a term ending November 30, 2017 and postpones consideration of this motion until the Town Council’s next regularly scheduled meeting.
* E. Resolution Reappointing Alan Larson (D) to the Park and Recreation Commission and Postponing Consideration of this Motion until the Town Council’s Next Regularly Scheduled Meeting
(Councilor Wagner)
BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby reappoints Alan Larson (D) to the Park and Recreation Commission for a term ending December 31, 2017 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, January 6, 2014
14. New Business (Continued)
* F. Resolution Reappointing Joseph Kennedy (D) to the South Windsor Agricultural Land Preservation Advisory Commission and Postponing Consideration of this Motion until the Town Council’s Next Regularly Scheduled Meeting
(Councilor Wagner)
BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby reappoints Joseph Kennedy (D) to the South Windsor Agricultural Land Preservation Advisory Commission for a term ending November 30, 2016 and postpones consideration of this motion until the Town Council’s next regularly scheduled meeting.
* G. Resolution Reappointing Cile Decker (D) to the South Windsor Agricultural Land Preservation Advisory Commission and Postponing Consideration of this Motion until the Town Council’s Next Regularly Scheduled Meeting
(Councilor Wagner)
BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby reappoints Cile Decker (D) to the South Windsor Agricultural Land Preservation Advisory Commission for a term ending November 30, 2016 and postpones consideration of this motion until the Town Council’s next regularly scheduled meeting.
* H. Resolution Reappointing James Kupchunos (D) to the South Windsor Agricultural Land Preservation Advisory Commission and Postponing Consideration of this Motion until the Town Council’s Next Regularly Scheduled Meeting
(Councilor Wagner)
BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby reappoints James Kupchunos (D) to the South Windsor Agricultural Land Preservation Advisory Commission for a term ending November 30, 2016 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, January 6, 2014
14. New Business (Continued)
* I. Resolution Reappointing Wayne McKinney (D) to the South Windsor Agricultural Land Preservation Advisory Commission and Postponing Consideration of this Motion until the Town Council’s Next Regularly Scheduled Meeting
(Councilor Wagner)
BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby reappoints Wayne McKinney (D) to the South Windsor Agricultural Land Preservation Advisory Commission for a term ending November 30, 2016 and postpones consideration of this motion until the Town Council’s next regularly scheduled meeting.
* J. Resolution Reappointing Robert Waldron (D) to the South Windsor Agricultural Land Preservation Advisory Commission and Postponing Consideration of this Motion until the Town Council’s Next Regularly Scheduled Meeting
(Councilor Wagner)
BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby reappoints Robert Waldron (D) to the South Windsor Agricultural Land Preservation Advisory Commission for a term ending November 30, 2016 and postpones consideration of this motion until the Town Council’s next regularly scheduled meeting.
* K. Resolution Reappointing Sandy Jeski (D) to the South Windsor Agricultural Land Preservation Advisory Commission and Postponing Consideration of this Motion until the Town Council’s Next Regularly Scheduled Meeting
(Councilor Pendleton)
BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby reappoints Sandy Jeski (D) to the South Windsor Agricultural Land Preservation Advisory Commission for a term ending November 30, 2016 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, January 6, 2014
14. New Business (Continued)
* L. Resolution Reappointing Dwight Johnson (D) to the Housing Authority and Postponing Consideration of this Motion until the Town Council’s Next Regularly Scheduled Meeting
(Councilor Pendleton)
BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby reappoints Dwight Johnson (D) to the Housing Authority for a term ending November 30, 2018 and postpones consideration of this motion until the Town Council’s next regularly scheduled meeting.
* M. Resolution Appointing Cody Guarnieri (D) an Alternate to the Planning & Zoning Commission and Postponing Consideration of this Motion until the Town Council’s Next Regularly Scheduled Meeting
(Councilor Pendleton)
BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby appoints Cody Guarnieri (D) an alternate to the Planning & Zoning Commission for a term ending November 30, 2017 to fill a vacancy and postpones consideration of this motion until the Town Council’s next regularly scheduled meeting.
* N. Resolution Appointing Arthur Jennings (D) a Full Member to the Inland Wetlands Agency/Conservation Commission and Postponing Consideration of this Motion until the Town Council’s Next Regularly Scheduled Meeting
(Councilor Pendleton)
BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby appoints Arthur Jennings (D) a full member to the Inland Wetlands Agency/Conservation Commission for a term ending December 1, 2017 to fill an expired term of John Phillips (R) 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, January 6, 2014
14. New Business (Continued)
* O. Resolution Appointing Joseph Durette (D) to the Inland Wetlands Agency/Conservation Commission and Postponing Consideration of this Motion until the Town Council’s Next Regularly Scheduled Meeting
(Councilor Pendleton)
BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby appoints Joseph Durette (D) to the Inland Wetlands Agency/Conservation Commission for a term ending June 1, 2017 to fill an expired term of Hugh Brower (D) and postpones consideration of this motion until the Town Council’s next regularly scheduled meeting.
* P. Resolution Appointing Karen Wagner (D) to the Inland Wetlands Agency/Conservation Commission and Postponing Consideration of this Motion until the Town Council’s Next Regularly Scheduled Meeting
(Councilor Pendleton)
BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby appoints Karen Wagner (D) an Alternate to the Inland Wetlands Agency/Conservation Commission for a term ending December 1, 2016 to fill an unexpired term of Arthur Jennings and postpones consideration of this motion until the Town Council’s next regularly scheduled meeting.
* Q. Resolution Appointing Edward Havens, Jr. (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
(Councilor Pendleton)
BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby appoints Edward Havens, Jr. (D) a Full Member to the Water Pollution Control Authority for a term ending November 30, 2015 to fill a vacancy 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, January 6, 2014
14. New Business (Continued)
* R. Resolution Reappointing Karen Wagner (D) to the Mass Transit and Highway Advisory Commission and Postponing Consideration of this Motion until the Town Council’s Next Regularly Scheduled Meeting
(Councilor Pendleton)
BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby reappoints Karen Wagner (D) to the Mass Transit and Highway Advisory Commission for a term ending November 30, 2017 and postpones consideration of this motion until the Town Council’s next regularly scheduled meeting.
* S. Resolution Reappointing Winifred Wilson (D) to the Personnel Board of Appeals and Postponing Consideration of this Motion until the Town Council’s Next Regularly Scheduled Meeting
(Councilor Pendleton)
BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby reappoints Winifred Wilson (D) to the Personnel Board of Appeals for a term ending November 30, 2016 and postpones consideration of this motion until the Town Council’s next regularly scheduled meeting.
* T. Resolution Reappointing Dwight Johnson (D) to the Economic Development Commission and Postponing Consideration of this Motion until the Town Council’s Next Regularly Scheduled Meeting
(Councilor Pendleton)
BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby reappoints Dwight Johnson (D) to the Economic Development Commission for a term ending November 30, 2017 and postpones consideration of this motion until the Town Council’s next regularly scheduled meeting.
U. Resolution Approving Ambulance Service of Manchester, LLC as Ambulance Provider for All Advanced Life Support and Basic Life Support Calls in the Town of South Windsor
(Councillor Yagaloff)
WHEREAS, the Town Council had concerns about the quality of Emergency Medical Services in the Town of South Windsor concerning ambulance service; and
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RESOLUTIONS
Regular Meeting – Town Council
Monday, January 6, 2014
14. U. (Continued)
WHEREAS, the Town Council had put together an Ambulance Service Committee to review ambulance service in the Town of South Windsor; and
WHEREAS, the Ambulance Service Committee has met and put together a Request for Proposal to determine the best level of service with the most efficient cost; and
WHEREAS, the Ambulance Service Committee received three proposals and reviewed each one to make a determination on which proposal provides the best level of service with the most efficient cost; and
WHEREAS, the Ambulance Service Committee has determined that the Ambulance Service of Manchester, LLC should be awarded the contract for these services, as they were able to provide Advanced Life Support and Basic Life Support twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week, at no cost to the Town of South Windsor
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council authorizes Town Manager Matthew B. Galligan to execute any and all documents in pursuit of having Ambulance Service of Manchester, LLC be the Advanced Life Support and Basic Life Support provider for the Town of South Windsor; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that any such documents should be reviewed by the Town Attorney for appropriateness.
15. Passage of Ordinance
16. 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.]
17. 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
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RESOLUTIONS
Regular Meeting – Town Council
Monday, January 6, 2014
18. 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.]
19. Executive Session
20. Adjournment
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