TO BE PUBLISHED IN THE JOURNAL INQUIRER
May 26, 2014
LEGAL AD
TOWN OF SOUTH WINDSOR
Notice is hereby given that the South Windsor Town Council has set Monday, June 2, 2014, at 8:00 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 Amendments to the South Windsor Code of Ordinances, Chapter 74 – Parks and Recreation – Article II. Commission, Section 74-31. Established, Terms, a copy of which is on file in the Office of the Town Clerk.
Dated at South Windsor, Connecticut this 23rd day of May 2014.
Attested to by:
Deborah W. Reid
Clerk of the Council
TO BE PUBLISHED IN THE JOURNAL INQUIRER
May 26, 2014
LEGAL AD
TOWN OF SOUTH WINDSOR
Notice is hereby given that the South Windsor Town Council has set Monday, June 2, 2014, at 8:15 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 Amendments to the South Windsor Code of Ordinances, Chapter 26 – Civil Emergencies – Article I. In General, Article II. Civil Preparedness Director, Article III. Civil Preparedness Agency, and Article IV. Advisory Council, a copy of which is on file in the Office of the Town Clerk.
Dated at South Windsor, Connecticut this 23rd day of May 2014.
Attested to by:
Deborah W. Reid
Clerk of the Council
AGENDA
TOWN COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
COUNCIL CHAMBERS MONDAY, JUNE 2, 2014
SOUTH WINDSOR TOWN HALL TIME: 7:00 P.M.
After Roll Call is complete certificates will be presented to the South Windsor High School Boys Swim Team, the South Windsor Girls Basketball Team, and the Patriotic Commission’s Essay Contest Winners
REMINDER: There are two Public Hearings scheduled, one at 8:00 p.m. and the other at 8:15 p.m.
1. Call Meeting to Order
2. Prayer: Councilor Delnicki
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
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AGENDA
Regular Meeting – Town Council
Monday, June 2, 2014
14. New Business
A. Resolution Committing to Support the Energize South Windsor Initiative
B. Resolution Approving Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy (“C-Pace”) Agreement
C. Resolution Authorizing Town Manager, Matthew B. Galligan to Sign and Execute Agreements for the Purchase of a New Fire Engine
D. Resolution Appointing Town Manager, Matthew B. Galligan to Represent the Town of South Windsor in the Metropolitan District Commission Board of Directors Meetings
E. Resolution Regarding Compromise of Blight Liens
F. Discussion Item: Infrastructure Bond
G. Resolution Approving a Refund of Taxes to Eight (8) South Windsor Taxpayers
15. Passage of Ordinance
A. Resolution Adopting the Proposed Amendment to the South Windsor Code of Ordinances, Chapter 74 – Parks and Recreation – Article II. Commission, Section 74-31, Established, Terms.
B. Resolution Adopting the Proposed Amendments to the South Windsor Code of Ordinances, Chapter 26 – Civil Emergencies – Article I. In General, Article II. Civil Preparedness Director, Article III. Civil Preparedness Agency, and Article IV. Advisory Council.
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.]
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AGENDA
Regular Meeting – Town Council
Monday, June 2, 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
A. Discussion of strategy and negotiations with respect to pending claims or pending litigation.
B. Personnel Issue.
20. Adjournment
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RESOLUTIONS
Monday, June 2, 2014
7. Adoption of Minutes of Previous Meetings
(Councilor Pendleton)
BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council approves the Minutes of the following Town Council Meetings: Regular Meeting Minutes of May 19, 2014.
13. Unfinished Business
14. New Business
A. Resolution Committing to Support the Energize South Windsor Initiative
(Councilor Mirek)
WHEREAS, the Town of South Windsor agrees to collaborate with the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection, Connecticut Light & Power and Yankee Gas in a comprehensive energy efficiency initiative (hereinafter referred to as “Energize South Windsor Initiative”); and
WHEREAS, the Town of South Windsor recognizes that the State of Connecticut is a leader in energy efficiency programs and has agreed to lead by example itself in promoting these programs to its residents; and
WHEREAS, the Town of South Windsor pledges to become a Clean Energy Community, thereby committing to reduce its municipal building energy consumption 20% by the year 2018 and voluntarily purchase 20% of its municipal building electricity from clean, renewable energy sources by the year 2018; and
WHEREAS, the Town of South Windsor agrees to provide its support to the above-referenced partners and South Windsor residents by providing information on:
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RESOLUTIONS
Regular Meeting – Town Council
Monday, June 2, 2014
14. A. (Continued)
- The Home Energy Solutions program, high-efficiency insulation and HVAC upgrades, and other resources to achieve deeper energy savings in South Windsor residents’ homes.
- Heating fuel choices available to South Windsor residents, such as natural gas, efficient electric and fuel oil equipment options.
- Ways to improve the health and safety of South Windsor residents’ homes.
- Resources available to South Windsor residents to finance their investment in energy efficiency.
WHEREAS, Connecticut Light & Power and Yankee Gas have already issued a Request for Proposal and solicited competitive bids for providing bulk pricing for insulation for South Windsor residents by pooling customer demand and securing pricing for different tiers of customer participation; and
WHEREAS, starting in June 2014, Connecticut Light & Power and Yankee Gas will issue a “South Windsor resident only” rebate for the installation of high-efficiency insulation of a $1.00 per square foot rebate; and
WHEREAS, the Town of South Windsor will endeavor to work with the above-referenced partners to conduct an outreach campaign between May 15, 2014 and November 30, 2014 to educate South Windsor residents about the Energize South Windsor initiative; and
WHEREAS, the Town of South Windsor will endeavor to coordinate paving schedules for any natural gas conversion work to reduce/share paving costs
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Town of South Windsor hereby makes its commitment to support the Energize South Windsor Initiative and work with all the above-referenced parties to promote energy efficiency in the community.
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RESOLUTIONS
Regular Meeting – Town Council
Monday, June 2, 2014
14. New Business (Continued)
B. Resolution Approving Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy (“C-Pace”) Agreement
(Councilor Wagner)
WHEREAS, Section 157 of Public Act No. 12-2 of the June 12, 2012 Special Session of the Connecticut General Assembly (the “Act”) established a program, known as the Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy (C-Pace) program, to facilitate loan financing for clean energy improvements to commercial properties by utilizing a state or local assessment mechanism to provide security for repayment of the loans; and
WHEREAS, the Act authorizes the Clean Energy Finance and Investment Authority (the “Authority”), a public instrumentally and political subdivision of the State charged with implementing the C-Pace program on behalf of the State, to enter into a written agreement with participating municipalities pursuant to which the municipality may agree to assess, collect, remit and assign, benefit assessments to the Authority in return for energy improvements for benefited property owners within the municipality and for costs reasonably incurred by the municipality in performing such duties; and
WHEREAS, the Commercial property Assessed Clean Energy (“C-Pace”) Agreement (the “C-Pace Agreement”) between the Town of South Windsor and the Authority constitutes the written agreement authorized by the Act
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that, we the South Windsor Town Council, constituting the legislative body of the Town of South Windsor, hereby approves the C-Pace Agreement; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Matthew B. Galligan, Town Manager is hereby authorized and directed, on behalf of the Town, to execute and deliver the C-Pace Agreement, in the form approved by the Town Attorney for the purposes provided therein, together with such other documents as he may determine to be necessary and appropriate to evidence, secure and otherwise complete the C-Pace Agreement.
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RESOLUTIONS
Regular Meeting – Town Council
Monday, June 2, 2014
14. New Business (Continued)
C. Resolution Authorizing Town Manager, Matthew B. Galligan to Sign and Execute Agreements for the Purchase of a New Fire Engine
(Councilor Delnicki)
WHEREAS, the South Windsor Fire Department has developed a Capital Plan for the purchase of various Fire Department vehicles; and
WHEREAS, South Windsor Fire Chief Kevin Cooney, and his staff, have determined that a priority need for the fire safety of South Windsor’s businesses and residences is the purchase of a new Fire Engine with 1500 GPM Pump; and
WHEREAS, the Town of South Windsor appropriately advertised, bid and accepted bids on this vehicle, and the apparent successful bidder has met all of the specifications required by the South Windsor Volunteer Fire Department in order to meet all of the standards, goals and objectives of its Department
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby authorizes Town Manager, Matthew B. Galligan to sign and execute agreements for the purchase of a new Fire Engine with 1500 GPM Pump in the amount of $826,352.54; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that in order to acquire such vehicle and related equipment, the Town of South Windsor proposes to enter into a Lease Purchase Agreement with Leasing2, Inc and authorizes Town Manager, Matthew B. Galligan to sign and execute the Lease Purchase Agreement for the acquisition of the new Fire Engine, once the Town Attorney has completed his review of the documents.
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RESOLUTIONS
Regular Meeting – Town Council
Monday, June 2, 2014
14. New Business (Continued)
D. Resolution Appointing Town Manager, Matthew B. Galligan to Represent the Town of South Windsor in the Metropolitan District Commission Board of Directors Meetings
(Deputy Mayor Havens)
WHEREAS, a bill was passed through the Legislation in May of 2014 which allows non-member municipalities to participate in the Board of Directors meetings of the Metropolitan District Commission (MDC)
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby appoints Town Manager, Matthew B. Galligan to represent the Town of South Windsor in the Metropolitan District Commission Board of Directors meetings.
E. Resolution Regarding Compromise of Blight Liens
(Councilor Snyder)
WHEREAS, the property located at 80 Orchard Hill Road within the Town of South Windsor (the “Property”); currently is in a blighted condition, as defined in Chapter 50 of the Town Code, and has been maintained in that blighted condition for more than a year; and
WHEREAS, the Town previously issued a citation to the Property owner and the Property currently is accruing blight liens in the amount of $100 per day; and
WHEREAS, the Property is subject to a pending foreclosure action and the possibility of a short sale has arisen; and
WHEREAS, the potential buyer has been conditionally approved for a rehabilitation loan to remedy the Property’s blighted condition; and
WHEREAS, the existing blight liens that have accrued exceed $64,000; and
WHEREAS, the potential buyer is unable to obtain financing for the Property unless the blight liens are reduced to $15,000; and
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RESOLUTIONS
Regular Meeting – Town Council
Monday, June 2, 2014
14. E. (Continued)
WHEREAS, the buyer has provided to the Town proof of a conditional rehabilitation loan and the intent to remedy the blight within one year or sooner from the date of the proposed sale; and
WHEREAS, the sale of the property to this buyer cannot be completed unless and until the existing blight liens are released; and
WHEREAS, after careful consideration, the Town Council finds that it is in the best interests of the Town to compromise the existing blight liens so that the Property may be sold to this proposed buyer and the blight promptly remedied thereby
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Town of South Windsor hereby authorizes a compromise of the existing blight liens on the Property for a payment of $15,000 in conjunction with and conditioned upon the proposed sale and rehabilitation of the Property as set forth herein; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby authorizes Town Manager, Matthew B. Galligan to execute a release of all blight liens that have accrued or will accrue on the Property as of the date of the closing for the short sale contemplated herein and upon receipt of the $15,000 payment, otherwise, said liens to remain in full force and effect.
F. Discussion Item: Infrastructure Bond
G. Resolution Approving a Refund of Taxes to Eight (8) South Windsor Taxpayers
(Councilor Pendleton)
BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby approves a refund of property taxes to eight (8) South Windsor Taxpayers, the total of said refund being $8,425.38, and as more fully described on attached Exhibit A.
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RESOLUTIONS
Regular Meeting – Town Council
Monday, June 2, 2014
15. Passage of Ordinance
A. Resolution Adopting the Proposed Amendment to the South Windsor Code of Ordinances, Chapter 74 – Parks and Recreation – Article II. Commission, Section 74-31, Established, Terms
(Councilor Prague)
BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby adopts an Amendment to the South Windsor Code of Ordinances, Chapter 74 – Parks and Recreation – Article II. Commission, Section 74-31, Established, Terms.
B. Resolution Adopting the Proposed Amendments to the South Windsor Code of Ordinances, Chapter 26 – Civil Emergencies – Article I. In General, Article II. Civil Preparedness Director, Article III. Civil Preparedness Agency, and Article IV. Advisory Council.
(Councilor Yagaloff)
BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby adopts an Amendment to the South Windsor Code of Ordinances, Chapter 26 – Civil Emergencies – Article I. In General, Article II. Civil Preparedness Director, Article III. Civil Preparedness Agency, and Article IV. Advisory Council.
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.]
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RESOLUTIONS
Regular Meeting – Town Council
Monday, June 2, 2014
19. Executive Session
A. Discussion of strategy and negotiations with respect to pending claims or pending litigation.
B. Personnel Issue.
20. Adjournment
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