AGENDA
TOWN COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
COUNCIL CHAMBERS MONDAY, APRIL 7, 2014
SOUTH WINDSOR TOWN HALL TIME: 7:00 P.M.
1. Call Meeting to Order
2. Prayer: Reverend Thomas White, St. Peter’s Episcopal 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 Appointing Richard Grigorian (D) an Alternate to the Park & Recreation Commission (tabled from the March 17, 2014 meeting)
14. New Business
* A. Resolution Appointing Gary Pitcock (D) to the Greater Hartford Transit District 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, April 7, 2014
14. New Business (Continued)
* B. Resolution Appointing Michael Baum (D) an Alternate to the Planning & Zoning Commission and Postponing Consideration of this Motion until the Town Council’s Next Regularly Scheduled Meeting.
C. Resolution with Respect to the Authorization, Issuance and Sale of Not Exceeding $7,500,000 Town of South Windsor General Obligation Refunding Bonds
D. Resolution Directing the Town Manager to Work with the State of Connecticut, Department of Transportation Regarding Distracted Driving
E. Resolution “To Enter into a Partnership with CRCOG and Connecticut Transit to Implement the Bus Shelter Program and to Provide the Required 10% Local Match through In-Kind Services”
F. Resolution Approving the Assignment of Liens to American Tax Funding, Inc.
G. Resolution Authorizing the Town Manager to Enter into a Contract for a Historic Documents Preservation Grant with the Connecticut State Library
H. Resolution Directing Town Manager Matthew B. Galligan to Fulfill Requirements Necessary for the Town of South Windsor to Gain Status as a Certified Local Government
I. Resolution Approving a Refund of Taxes to Sixteen (16) South Windsor Taxpayers
J. Budget Presentation: South Windsor Public Library
K. Budget Presentation: Public Works Department
L. Discussion Item: Avery Street Reconstruction (Jeff Doolittle, Town Engineer to be present)
M. Discussion Item: Ridge Road Drainage (Jeff Doolittle, Town Engineer to be present)
N. Discussion Item: Clean Energy Commission
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AGENDA
Regular Meeting – Town Council
Monday, April 7, 2014
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
A. A personnel issue.
B. Three Issues Involving Potential Claims and Litigation.
20. Adjournment
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RESOLUTIONS
Monday, April 7, 2014
7. Adoption of Minutes of Previous Meetings
(Councilor Prague)
BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council approves the Minutes of the following Town Council Meetings: Special Budget Work Session Minutes of March 24, 2014; Special Budget Meeting Minutes of March 26, 2014; and Regular Meeting Minutes of March 3, 2014.
12. Consent Agenda
(Councilor Wagner)
Motion to approve Agenda Item 13. A. through 13. B. as the Consent Agenda.
(Please read dark headings, only, on Consent Agenda items.)
13. Unfinished Business
A. Resolution Appointing Richard Grigorian (D) an Alternate to the Park & Recreation Commission (tabled from the March 17, 2014 meeting)
(Councilor Pendleton)
BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby appoints Richard Grigorian (D) an Alternate to the Park & Recreation Commission for a term ending December 31, 2017 to fill the expired term of Craig Zimmerman.
14. New Business
* A. Resolution Appointing Gary Pitcock (D) to the Greater Hartford Transit 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 appoints Gary Pitcock (D) to the Greater Hartford Transit District Commission for a term ending December 12, 2016 to fill an unexpired term of Hugh Brower 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, April 7, 2014
14. New Business (Continued)
* B. Resolution Appointing Michael Baum (D) an Alternate to the Planning & Zoning 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 appoints Michael Baum (D) an Alternate to the Planning & Zoning Commission for a term ending November 14, 2015 to fill an unexpired term of Stephen Wagner and postpones consideration of this motion until the Town Council’s next regularly scheduled meeting.
C. Resolution with Respect to the Authorization, Issuance and Sale of Not Exceeding $7,500,000 Town of South Windsor General Obligation Refunding Bonds, and as more fully described in attached Exhibit A.
(Councilor Mirek)
D. Resolution Directing the Town Manager to Work with the State of Connecticut, Department of Transportation Regarding Distracted Driving
(Councilor Snyder)
WHEREAS, distracted driving is any activity that could divert a person’s attention away from the primary task of driving; and
WHEREAS, all distractions endanger drivers, passengers and bystanders safety; and
WHEREAS, the best way to end distracted driving is to educate all Americans about the danger it poses
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby directs Town Manager Matthew B. Galligan to work with the State of Connecticut, Department of Transportation to seek public educational information as well as post signs in various locations in Town.
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RESOLUTIONS
Regular Meeting – Town Council
Monday, April 7, 2014
14. New Business (Continued)
E. Resolution “To Enter into a Partnership with CRCOG and Connecticut Transit to Implement the Bus Shelter Program and to Provide the Required 10% Local Match through In-Kind Services”
(Councilor Yagaloff)
WHEREAS, as part of the Regional Bus Shelter Program, the Town of South Windsor is one of seven communities in the region that will be working in partnership with the CRCOG, Connecticut Transit and the Greater Hartford Transit District to install four new bus shelters in South Windsor along Connecticut Transit fixed bus routes; and
WHEREAS, participation in this program requires the individual municipalities to provide a 10% match for the purchasing and installation of the shelters in the form of cash, in-kind services or combination of both; and
WHEREAS, the estimated match for South Windsor is $8,500.00
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town council hereby authorizes Town Manager Matthew B. Galligan to enter into a partnership with CRCOG, CTTRANSIT and Greater Hartford Transit District and execute any agreements necessary to implement the Bus Shelter Program and to provide the required 10% local match through in-kind services.
F. Resolution Approving the Assignment of Liens to American Tax Funding, Inc.
(Councilor Prague)
WHEREAS, the Town has filed tax liens totaling $237,085.08 for unpaid real property tax liens and sewer liens (the Liens) as set forth more particularly in the attached Exhibit B; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to General Statutes §12-195h, the Town Council may, by resolution authorize the assignment of property tax liens to a third party in exchange for consideration; and
(Resolution Continued on Next Page)
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RESOLUTIONS
Regular Meeting – Town Council
Monday, April 7, 2014
14. F. (Continued)
WHEREAS, pursuant to General Statutes §§7-254 and 7-258 the Town Council may, by resolution, authorize the assignment of sewer liens to a third party in exchange for consideration; and
WHEREAS, the Town desires to assign the Liens to American Tax Funding, Inc. in exchange for payment of one hundred percent (100%) of the amount of the assigned liens, including any accrued interest, penalties, fees and charge
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Town Council approves the assignment of the Liens to American Tax Funding, Inc. in exchange for the payment of one hundred percent (100%) of the amount of the assigned liens, including any accrued interest, penalties, fees and charges; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Town Council authorizes the Town Manager to execute any and all appropriate documents necessary to effect such assignment.
G. Resolution Authorizing the Town Manager to Enter into a Contract for a Historic Documents Preservation Grant with the Connecticut State Library
(Councilor Pendleton)
BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby authorizes Matthew B. Galligan, South Windsor Town Manager to execute and deliver in the name and on behalf of this municipality a contract with the Connecticut State Library for a Historic Documents Preservation Grant.
H. Resolution Directing Town Manager Matthew B. Galligan to Fulfill Requirements Necessary for the Town of South Windsor to Gain Status as a Certified Local Government
(Mayor Anwar)
WHEREAS, the Town of South Windsor has been at the forefront for preservation of our Town’s historic and cultural preservation efforts; and
WHEREAS, the Town of South Windsor has already established a Historic District Commission; and
(Resolution Continued on Next Page)
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RESOLUTIONS
Regular Meeting – Town Council
Monday, April 7, 2014
14. H. (Continued)
WHEREAS, the Historic District Commission has played a very critical role in helping our Town’s historical properties be protected; and
WHEREAS, the Historic District Commission has conducted important surveys to identify the historical buildings in the Town of South Windsor; and
WHEREAS, the Town has fulfilled the requirements that would be expected to become a Certified Local Government as assessed by the DECD, State Historic Preservation Office
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby directs Town Manager Matthew B. Galligan to work with South Windsor Town Planner Michele Lipe as well as the Historic District Commission to fulfill all the requirements that are necessary for the application for gaining the status of Certified Local Government for the Town of South Windsor.
I. Resolution Approving a Refund of Taxes to Sixteen (16) South Windsor Taxpayers
(Councilor Mirek)
BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby approves a refund of property taxes to sixteen (16) South Windsor Taxpayers, the total of said refund being $9,059.22, and as more fully described on attached Exhibit C.
J. Budget Presentation: South Windsor Public Library
K. Budget Presentation: Public Works Department
L. Discussion Item: Avery Street Reconstruction (Jeff Doolittle, Town Engineer to be present)
M. Discussion Item: Ridge Road Drainage (Jeff Doolittle, Town Engineer to be present)
N. Discussion Item: Clean Energy Commission
15. Passage of Ordinance
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RESOLUTIONS
Regular Meeting – Town Council
Monday, April 7, 2014
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
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
A. A personnel issue.
B. Three Issues Involving Potential Claims and Litigation.
20. Adjournment
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