AGENDA
TOWN COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
COUNCIL CHAMBERS TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2015
SOUTH WINDSOR TOWN HALL TIME: 7:00 P.M.
1. Call Meeting to Order
2. Prayer:
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 Matthew Riley (R) to the South Windsor Town Council
B. Resolution Appointing Jamie Gamble (R) to the South Windsor Board of Education
AGENDA
Regular Meeting – Town Council
Tuesday, February 17, 2015
14. New Business
A. Resolution Accepting the Resignation of Matthew Riley (R) from the South Windsor Board of Education
B. Resolution Accepting the Resignation of Cody Guarnieri (D) an Alternate from the Planning & Zoning Commission
C. Resolution Accepting the Resignation of Caroline Taylor (D) an Alternate from the Historic District Commission
D. Resolution Accepting the Resignation of Michael Balesano (D) an Alternate from the Inland Wetlands Agency/Conservation Commission
* E. Reappointment of Deborah Duarte (D) an Alternate to the Board of Assessment Appeals and Postponing Consideration of this Motion until the Town Council’s Next Regularly Scheduled Meeting
* F. Appointment of Matthew Montana (D) to the Public Building Commission and Postponing Consideration of this Motion until the Town Council’s Next Regularly Scheduled Meeting
* G. Appointment of Courtney King (D) an Alternate to the Planning & Zoning Commission and Postponing Consideration of this Motion until the Town Council’s Next Regularly Scheduled Meeting
* H. Reappointment of Wayne McKinney (D) to the Demolition Delay Committee and Postponing Consideration of this Motion until the Town Council’s Next Regularly Scheduled Meeting
I. Resolution Approving the South Windsor Center Intersection Sidewalks as Recommended by the South Windsor Sidewalk and Bikeway Subcommittee
J. Resolution Approving the Sidewalk and Bikeway Subcommittee’s Recommendation for a Town Policy Regarding the Repair and/or Replacement of Town Sidewalks
K. Resolution Authorizing the Town Manager to Sign and Execute an Agreement with Cellco Partnership d/b/a Verizon Wireless and Referring the Proposed Lease of a Portion of a Town Building to the South Windsor Planning & Zoning Commission Pursuant to Section 8-24 of the Connecticut General Statutes
AGENDA
Regular Meeting – Town Council
Tuesday, February 17, 2015
L. Resolution Approving a Transfer of $40,000 from the Contingency Account to the Public Works Department Street Services Division Snow and Ice Control Account
M. Resolution Approving a Refund of Taxes to Twenty (20) South Windsor Taxpayers
N. Discussion Item: Public Building Maintenance – Clay Major, Facilities Manager to be present (requested by Councilor Pendleton)
O. Discussion Item: Wapping Elementary School – Ray Favreau to be present (requested by Mayor Anwar)
P. Discussion Item: Full Time Health Director (requested by Mayor Anwar and Town Manager Matthew B. Galligan)
Q. Discussion Item: Review of the First Two Quarters of Fiscal Year 2015 Revenues and Expenditures (requested by Councilor Wagner)
R. Discussion Item: Police Community Outreach Program (requested by Mayor Anwar)
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
20. Adjournment
RESOLUTIONS
Tuesday, February 17, 2015
7. Adoption of Minutes of Previous Meetings
(Councilor Mirek)
BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council approves the Minutes of the following Town Council Meetings: Regular Meeting Minutes of January 20, 2015.
12. Consent Agenda
(Councilor Pendleton)
Motion to approve Agenda Items 14. E. through 14. H. as the Consent Agenda.
(Please read dark headings, only, on Consent Agenda Items.)
13. Unfinished Business
A. Resolution Appointing Matthew Riley (R) to the South Windsor Town Council
(Councilor Snyder)
BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby appoints Matthew Riley (R) to the South Windsor Town Council for a term ending November 9, 2015 to fill an unexpired term of Cary Prague, such appointment to be effective upon the resignation of Matthew Riley (R) from the Board of Education
B. Resolution Appointing Jamie Gamble (R) to the South Windsor Board of Education
(Councilor Delnicki)
BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby appoints Jamie Gamble (R) to the South Windsor Board of Education for a term ending November 9, 2015 to fill an unexpired term of Matthew Riley (R), such appointment to be effective upon the resignation of Matthew Riley (R) from the Board of Education.
RESOLUTIONS
Regular Meeting – Town Council
Tuesday, February 17, 2015
14. New Business
A. Resolution Accepting the Resignation of Matthew Riley (R) from the South Windsor Board of Education
(Councilor Mirek)
BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby accepts with regret, the resignation of Matthew Riley (R) from the South Windsor Board of Education, said resignation effective immediately; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council extends its thanks to Matthew Riley for the time he has dedicated to serving his community by his membership on the Board of Education.
B. Resolution Accepting the Resignation of Cody Guarnieri (D) an Alternate from the Planning & Zoning Commission
(Deputy Mayor Havens)
BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby accepts with regret, the resignation of Cody Guarnieri (D) an Alternate from the Planning & Zoning Commission, said resignation effective immediately; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council extends its thanks to Cody Guarnieri for the time he has dedicated to serving his community by his membership on the Planning & Zoning Commission.
C. Resolution Accepting the Resignation of Caroline Taylor (D) an Alternate from the Historic District Commission
(Councilor Paterna)
BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby accepts with regret, the resignation of Caroline Taylor (D) an Alternate from the Historic District Commission, said resignation effective immediately; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council extends its thanks to Caroline Taylor for the time she has dedicated to serving her community by her membership on the Historic District Commission.
RESOLUTIONS
Regular Meeting – Town Council
Tuesday, February 17, 2015
14. New Business (Continued)
* D. Resolution Accepting the Resignation of Michael Balesano (D) an Alternate from the Inland Wetlands Agency/Conservation Commission
(Councilor Pendleton)
BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby accepts with regret, the resignation of Michael Balesano (D) an Alternate from the Inland Wetlands Agency/Conservation Commission, said resignation effective immediately; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council extends its thanks to Michael Balesano for the time he has dedicated to serving his community by his membership on the Inland Wetlands Agency/Conservation Commission.
* E. Reappointment of Deborah Duarte (D) an Alternate to the Board of Assessment 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 Deborah Duarte (D) an Alternate to the Board of Assessment Appeals for a term ending November 30, 2018 and postponing consideration of this motion until the Town Council’s next regularly scheduled meeting.
* F. Appointment of Matthew Montana (D) to the Public Building 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 Matthew Montana (D) to the Public Building Commission for a term ending November 30, 2015 to fill the unexpired term of Tim Wentzell and postpones consideration of this motion until the Town Council’s next regularly scheduled meeting.
RESOLUTIONS
Regular Meeting – Town Council
Tuesday, February 17, 2015
14. New Business (Continued)
* G. Appointment of Courtney King (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 Courtney King (D) an Alternate to the Planning & Zoning Commission for a term ending November 30, 2017 to fill the unexpired term of Cody Guarnieri and postponing consideration of this motion until the Town Council’s next regularly scheduled meeting.
* H. Reappointment of Wayne McKinney (D) to the Demolition Delay Committee 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 Wayne McKinney (D) to the Demolition Delay Committee for a term ending December 31, 2016 and postponing consideration of this motion until the Town Council’s next regularly scheduled meeting.
I. Resolution Approving the South Windsor Center Intersection Sidewalks as Recommended by the South Windsor Sidewalk and Bikeway Subcommittee
(Councilor Mirek)
WHEREAS, at the January 13, 2015 Sidewalk and Bikeway Subcommittee meeting, the Committee made a unanimous decision to recommend to the Town Council the creation of a Complete Streets Treatment plan which enhances the safety of all users at South Windsor Center; and
WHEREAS, the plan would consist of sidewalks on the east side of Sullivan Avenue, four crosswalks at the South Windsor Center intersection, a mechanism for reducing the speed limit in the South Windsor Center, pedestrian signalization, pavement markings for bicycles, bus pull over areas for bus stops, handicap accessibility, and Town staff to be responsible for the clearing of snow on the sidewalks
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby approves the South Windsor Center Intersection Sidewalks as recommended by the South Windsor Sidewalk and Bikeway Subcommittee.
RESOLUTIONS
Regular Meeting – Town Council
Tuesday, February 17, 2015
14. New Business (Continued)
J. Resolution Approving the Sidewalk and Bikeway Subcommittee’s Recommendation for a Town Policy Regarding the Repair and/or Replacement of Town Sidewalks
(Councilor Wagner)
WHEREAS, the Town of South Windsor owns a substantial network of sidewalks throughout the Town, and continues to add to that network; and
WHEREAS, the sidewalk network is an important asset of the Town, with an estimated replacement cost in excess of $4,000,000; and
WHEREAS, the Town’s sidewalks serve the residents by providing safe means of non-motorized travel, in much the same way that the Town’s roads provide safe means of motorized travel; and
WHEREAS, the Town has recognized certain segments of the its sidewalks as being in need of repair or replacement to reduce or eliminate tripping hazards, and had identified such segments with pink paint to alert pedestrians to potential tripping hazards; and
WHEREAS, it is in the best interests of the Town and its residents to maintain the existing network of sidewalks, as well as future sidewalks, in a safe condition, in a similar manner to the maintenance of the Town’s roads; and
WHEREAS, the Sidewalks and Bikeways Subcommittee submits this recommendation to the Town Council that the Town maintains its sidewalks through a systematic plan of repairs and replacement, especially those segments that have already been identified as potential tripping hazards, and include an ongoing plan to inspect and identify future segments in need of maintenance, and that the Council provide sufficient funding for such maintenance, repairs, and replacement on an ongoing, and regular basis
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby approves the Sidewalk and Bikeway Subcommittee’s recommendation for a Town Policy regarding the repair and/or replacement of Town sidewalks.
RESOLUTIONS
Regular Meeting – Town Council
Tuesday, February 17, 2015
14. New Business (Continued)
K. Resolution Authorizing the Town Manager to Sign and Execute an Agreement with Cellco Partnership d/b/a Verizon Wireless and Referring the Proposed Lease of a Portion of a Town Building to the South Windsor Planning & Zoning Commission Pursuant to Section 8-24 of the Connecticut General Statutes
(Councilor Snyder)
BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby authorizes Town Manager, Matthew B. Galligan to sign and execute an agreement with Cellco Partnership d/b/a Verizon Wireless and refers the proposed lease for space on the South Windsor Public Library rooftop for transmission equipment to the Planning & Zoning Commission pursuant to Section 8-24 of the Connecticut General Statutes.
L. Resolution Approving a Transfer of $40,000 from the Contingency Account to the Public Works Department Street Services Division Snow and Ice Control Account
(Deputy Mayor Havens)
BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby approves a transfer of $40,000 from the Contingency Account to the Public Works Department Street Service Division Snow and Ice Control Account (0001-13-3112-224) to cover the purchase of additional treated road salt.
M. Resolution Approving a Refund of Taxes to Twenty (20) South Windsor Taxpayers
(Councilor Riley)
BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby approves a refund of property taxes to twenty (20) South Windsor Taxpayers, the total of said refund being $21,346.90, and as more fully described on attached Exhibit A.
N. Discussion Item: Public Building Maintenance – Clay Major, Facilities Manager to be present (requested by Councilor Pendleton)
O. Discussion Item: Wapping Elementary School – Ray Favreau to be present (requested by Mayor Anwar)
RESOLUTIONS
Regular Meeting – Town Council
Tuesday, February 17, 2015
14. New Business (Continued)
P. Discussion Item: Full Time Health Director (requested by Mayor Anwar and Town Manager Matthew B. Galligan)
Q. Discussion Item: Review of the First Two Quarters of Fiscal Year 2015 Revenues and Expenditures (requested by Councilor Wagner)
R. Discussion Item: Police Community Outreach Program (requested by Mayor Anwar)
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
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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