AGENDA
TOWN COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
COUNCIL CHAMBERS MONDAY, JANUARY 5, 2015
SOUTH WINDSOR TOWN HALL TIME: 7:00 P.M.
1. Call Meeting to Order
2. Prayer: TBD
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 Removing from the Table Item 14. A. of the Town Council’s Regular Meeting of December 15, 2014 – Resolution Authorizing the Town Manager to Sign and Execute a Participation Agreement for Municipal Textile Recycling Services Between the Town of South Windsor and Bay State Textiles, inc.
AGENDA
Regular Meeting – Town Council
Monday, January 5, 2015
13. Unfinished Business (Continued)
B. Resolution Authorizing the Town Manager to Sign and Execute a Participation Agreement for Municipal Textile Recycling Services Between the Town of South Windsor and Bay State Textiles, Inc.
C. Resolution Approving an Amendment to the South Windsor Town Council Rules and Procedures, Article IX, Section 7 (a) – Audit Committee (postponed from the December 15, 2014 meeting)
D. Resolution Approving an Amendment to the South Windsor Town Council Rules and Procedures, Article IX, Section 7 (a) – Energy Committee (postponed from the December 15, 2014 meeting)
- Resolution Appointing the Current WPCA Members to Transition Terms
F. Resolution Reappointment Marion Burke (U) to the Housing Authority
14. New Business
- Presentation: Connecticut Studios (Mr. Andrew Toth and Mr. Dan Marsh to be present)
- Resolution Accepting the Resignation of Peter Jennings (R) from the Historic District Commission
- Resolution Accepting the Resignation of Timothy Wentzell (D) from the Public Building Commission
- Resolution Approving an Agreement Between the Town of South Windsor and the Public Works Employees Union
- Discussion Item: Future Planning for the Wapping Elementary School, (requested by Mayor Anwar)
- Discussion Item: Barton Property, (requested by Mayor Anwar)
- Discussion Item: Drafting an Ordinance for the Funding of Capital Projects, (requested by Mayor Anwar)
AGENDA
Regular Meeting – Town Council
Monday, January 5, 2015
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.]
- 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 possible tax assessment agreement which would result in disclosure of public records or information contained therein which is exempt from disclosure at this time pursuant to C.G.S. §1-210(b)(1) and §1-210(b)(5)(B).
B. Discussion of documents containing financial information provided in confidence and exempt from disclosure pursuant to C.G.S. §1-200(6) and §1-210(b)(5)(B) regarding the Connecticut Studios Project.
20. Adjournment
RESOLUTIONS
Monday, January 5, 2015
7. Adoption of Minutes of Previous Meetings
(Deputy Mayor Havens)
BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council approves the Minutes of the following Town Council Meetings: Regular Meeting Minutes of December 15, 2014.
13. Unfinished Business
A. Resolution Removing from the Table Item 13. B. of the Town Council’s Regular Meeting of December 15, 2014 – Resolution Authorizing the Town Manager to Sign and Execute a Participation Agreement for Municipal Textile Recycling Services Between the Town of South Windsor and Bay State Textiles, inc.
(Councilor Paterna)
BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby removes from the table, Item 13. B. of the Town Council’s Regular Meeting of December 15, 2014 – Resolution authorizing the Town Manager to sign and execute a Participation Agreement for Municipal Textile Recycling Services between the Town of South Windsor and Bay State Textiles, Inc.
B. Resolution Authorizing the Town Manager to Sign and Execute a Participation Agreement for Municipal Textile Recycling Services Between the Town of South Windsor and Bay State Textiles, Inc.
(Councilor Delnicki)
WHEREAS, Municipal members of the Central Connecticut Solid Waste Authority have the option of participating in a Textile Recycling Services contract; and
WHEREAS, materials that would be acceptable are items such as footwear, clothing, certain accessories, linens and stuffed animals which will be collected by Bay State Textiles, Inc. from collection bins in the Town of South Windsor every 14 days; and
WHEREAS, Bay State Textiles, Inc. will pay the Town a fee of $100/ton for materials collected; and
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RESOLUTIONS
Regular Meeting – Town Council
Monday, January 5, 2015
13. B. (Continued)
WHEREAS, the Town will pay Central Connecticut Solid Waste Authority an administrative fee of 3% of fees collected; and
WHEREAS, the Town of South Windsor is interested in participating in this program
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby authorizes Town Manager, Matthew B. Galligan to sign and execute a Participation Agreement for Municipal Textile Recycling Services between the Town of South Windsor and Bay State Textiles, Inc., subject to review by the Town Attorney.
C. Resolution Approving an Amendment to the South Windsor Town Council Rules and Procedures, Article IX, Section 7 (a) – Audit Committee (postponed from the December 15, 2014 meeting)
(Councilor Pendleton)
BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby approves an amendment to the South Windsor Town Council Rules and Procedures, Article IX, Section 7 (a) – Audit Committee as follows:
Audit Committee
The purpose of this committee is to hire (or recommend hiring of) and evaluate performance of the Town’s financial auditor. Meet quarterly to conduct a post audit meeting with the auditor; review internal controls and programs and controls designed to prevent and detect fraud including compliance with same with auditor; and plan future audits. Meet as necessary to review and forward to auditor suspected fraud or illegal acts affecting the government that come to the attention of the committee. Management is responsible for forwarding these items to the committee as soon as possible.
RESOLUTIONS
Regular Meeting – Town Council
Monday, January 5, 2015
13. Unfinished Business (Continued)
D. Resolution Approving an Amendment to the South Windsor Town Council Rules and Procedures, Article IX, Section 7 (a) – Energy Committee (postponed from the December 15, 2014 meeting)
(Councilor Snyder)
BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby approves an amendment to the South Windsor Town Council Rules and Procedures, Article IX, Section 7 (a) – Energy Committee as follows:
Energy Committee
The purpose of this committee shall be to investigate appropriate and cost-effective opportunities for implementing energy efficiency measures in all aspects of South Windsor’s public buildings, including operational changes and changes in maintenance or capital improvements. These recommendations shall be forwarded to the Town Council or appropriate municipal agency or official as designated by the Town Council.
Research and facilitate the use of clean, renewable energy within the Town of South Windsor.
Educate South Windsor residents about clean energy options, energy efficiency, and energy conservation.
Identify appropriate Federal and State incentive and grant programs that provide opportunities for clean, renewable energy, energy efficiency or energy conservation.
Take advantage of unique opportunities and resources within South Windsor for providing clean, renewable energy to help fulfill local energy needs.
RESOLUTIONS
Regular Meeting – Town Council
Monday, January 5, 2015
13. Unfinished Business (Continued)
E. Resolution Appointing the Current WPCA Members to Transition Terms
(Councilor Wagner)
BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby appoints the following current members of the WPCA to transition terms in accordance with Section 98-31(c) of the Town Ordinances, beginning November 30, 2014 and ending as indicated below:
- Richard Aries (D), Edward Havens, Jr. (D) and Robert Dickenson (R) to terms ending November 30, 2015.
- William Vees (D) to a term ending November 30, 2016.
- Donald Antaya (R), Vicki Paliulis (R) and Carol Fletterick (D) to term sending November 30, 2017.
- Richard Siedman (R) an Alternate and Atif Quraishi (D) an Alternate to terms ending November 30, 2015.
F. Resolution Reappointment Marion Burke (U) to the Housing Authority
(Councilor Mirek)
BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby reappoints Marion Burke (U) to the Housing Authority for a term ending November 30, 2019.
14. New Business
A. Presentation: Connecticut Studios (Mr. Andrew Toth and Mr. Dan Marsh to be present)
B. Resolution Accepting the Resignation of Peter Jennings (R) from the Historic District Commission
(Councilor Delnicki)
BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby accepts with regret, the resignation of Peter Jennings (R) from the Historic District Commission, said resignation effective immediately; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council extends its thanks to Peter Jennings for the time he has dedicated to serving his community by his membership on the Historic District Commission.
RESOLUTIONS
Regular Meeting – Town Council
Monday, January 5, 2015
14. New Business (Continued)
C. Resolution Accepting the Resignation of Timothy Wentzell (D) from the Public Building Commission
(Deputy Mayor Havens)
BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby accepts with regret, the resignation of Timothy Wentzell (D) from the Public Building Commission, said resignation effective immediately; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council extends its thanks to Timothy Wentzell for the time he has dedicated to serving his community by his membership on the Public Building Commission.
D. Resolution Approving an Agreement Between the Town of South Windsor and the Public Works Employees Union
(Councilor Snyder)
BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby approves the proposed “Agreement Between the Town of South Windsor and Public Works Employees, AFSCME, Local 1303-028 of Council #4”, for the period of July 1, 2013 through June 30, 2016.
E. Discussion Item: Future Planning of Wapping Elementary School, (requested by Mayor Anwar)
F. Discussion Item: Barton Property, (requested by Mayor Anwar)
G. Discussion Item: Drafting an Ordinance for the Funding of Capital Projects
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
RESOLUTIONS
Regular Meeting – Town Council
Monday, January 5, 2015
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 possible tax assessment agreement which would result in disclosure of public records or information contained therein which is exempt from disclosure at this time pursuant to C.G.S. §1-210(b)(1) and §1-210(b)(5)(B).
B. Discussion of documents containing financial information provided in confidence and exempt from disclosure pursuant to C.G.S. §1-200(6) and §1-210(b)(5)(B) regarding the Connecticut Studios Project.
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