AGENDA
TOWN COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
COUNCIL CHAMBERS MONDAY, APRIL 6, 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 Appointing Wayne McKinney to the Historic District Commission
* B. Resolution Appointing Mary Justine Hockenberry (D) to the Mass Transit and Highway Advisory Commission
AGENDA
Regular Meeting – Town Council
Monday, April 6, 2015
13. Unfinished Business (Continued)
* C. Resolution Appointing Anthony Duarte (D) to the Mass Transit and Highway Advisory Commission
D. Resolution Reconsidering a Resolution Referring the Proposed South Windsor High School Athletic Field Project to the South Windsor Planning & Zoning Commission Pursuant to Section 8-24 of the Connecticut General Statutes
E. Resolution Referring the Proposed South Windsor High School Athletic Field Project to the South Windsor Planning & Zoning Commission Pursuant to Section 8-24 of the Connecticut General Statutes
F. Resolution Removing from the Table Item 14. L. from the Town Council’s Regular Meeting of March 16, 2015 - Resolution Referring the Proposal to Create a Multi-Purpose Site on the Barton Property to the South Windsor Planning & Zoning Commission Pursuant to Section 8-24 of the Connecticut General Statutes
G. Resolution Referring the Proposal to Create a Multi-Purpose Site on the Barton Property to the South Windsor Planning & Zoning Commission Pursuant to Section 8-24 of the Connecticut General Statutes
14. New Business
A. Budget Presentation: Information Technology Department
B. Budget Presentation: Public Works Department
C. Resolution Accepting the Resignation of Elizabeth McGuire (D) from the Cable Advisory Board
D. Resolution Concerning the Development of a Complete Streets Policy
15. Passage of Ordinance
AGENDA
Regular Meeting – Town Council
Monday, April 6, 2015
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
Monday, April 6, 2015
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: Public Hearing Minutes of March 31, 2015; Special Meeting of March 30, 2015; and Regular Meeting of March 16, 2015.
12. Consent Agenda
(Deputy Mayor Havens)
Motion to approve Agenda Items13. A. through 13. C. as the Consent Agenda.
(Please read dark headings, only, on Consent Agenda Items.)
13. Unfinished Business
* A. Resolution Appointing Wayne McKinney to the Historic District Commission
(Deputy Mayor Havens)
BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby appoints Wayne McKinney (D) to the Historic District Commission for a term ending November 30, 2015 to fill an unexpired term of Sandra Jeski.
* B. Resolution Appointing Mary Justine Hockenberry (D) to the Mass Transit and Highway Advisory Commission
(Deputy Mayor Havens)
BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby appoints Mary Justine Hockenberry (D) to the Mass Transit and Highway Advisory Commission for a term ending November 30, 2017 to fill an expired vacancy.
* C. Resolution Appointing Anthony Duarte (D) to the Mass Transit and Highway Advisory Commission
(Deputy Mayor Havens)
BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby appoints Anthony Duarte (D) to the Mass Transit and Highway Advisory Commission for a term ending November 30, 2015 to fill an expired vacancy.
RESOLUTIONS
Regular Meeting – Town Council
Monday, April 6, 2015
13. New Business (Continued)
D. Resolution Reconsidering a Resolution Referring the Proposed South Windsor High School Athletic Field Project to the South Windsor Planning & Zoning Commission Pursuant to Section 8-24 of the Connecticut General Statutes
(Councilor Pendleton)
BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby reconsiders the action taken on a resolution referring the proposed South Windsor High School Athletic Field Project to the South Windsor Planning & Zoning Commission pursuant to Section 8-24 of the Connecticut General Statutes.
E. Resolution Referring the Proposed South Windsor High School Athletic Field Project to the South Windsor Planning & Zoning Commission Pursuant to Section 8-24 of the Connecticut General Statutes
(Councilor Mirek)
WHEREAS, any plan to expend funds to develop Town properties must first be submitted to the South Windsor Planning & Zoning Commission for a report pursuant to Section 8-24 of the Connecticut General Statutes
BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby refers the proposed South Windsor High School Athletic Field project to the South Windsor Planning & Zoning Commission pursuant to Section 8-24 of the Connecticut General Statutes.
F. Resolution Removing from the Table Item 14. L. from the Town Council’s Regular Meeting of March 16, 2015 - Resolution Referring the Proposal to Create a Multi-Purpose Site on the Barton Property to the South Windsor Planning & Zoning Commission Pursuant to Section 8-24 of the Connecticut General Statutes
(Councilor Paterna)
BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby removes from the table, Item 14. L. from the Town Council’s Regular Meeting of March 16, 2015 - Resolution Referring the Proposal to Create a Multi-Purpose Site on the Barton Property to the South Windsor Planning & Zoning Commission Pursuant to Section 8-24 of the Connecticut General Statutes
RESOLUTIONS
Regular Meeting – Town Council
Monday, April 6, 2015
13. Unfinished Business (Continued)
G. Resolution Referring the Proposal to Create a Multi-Purpose Site on the Barton Property to the South Windsor Planning & Zoning Commission Pursuant to Section 8-24 of the Connecticut General Statutes
(Councilor Riley)
WHEREAS, the Town purchases a sixty-seven acre property in 1997 with Open Space Bond monies; and
WHEREAS, the property, known as the “Barton Property”, with frontage on both Brookfield Street and Troy Road, consists largely of an old pine plantation, which is creating a potential safety hazard; and
WHEREAS, the Town has proposed this location be used for multipurpose uses such as debris storage in the event of another significant storm; large events can be accommodated such as the Wapping Fair; recreational activities, both passive and active; and/or the Farmers’ Market could be located on the property; and
WHEREAS, the Planning & Zoning Commission has discussed this project and have agreed to use funds collected through the “Fees in Lieu of Open Space” provision of the Subdivision Regulations for the improvements necessary to create this area; and
WHEREAS, any plan to expend funds to develop Town owned open space properties must first be submitted to the South Windsor Planning & Zoning Commission for a report pursuant to Section 8-24 of the Connecticut General Statues
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the proposal to create a multi-purpose site on the Barton Property be submitted to the South Windsor Planning & Zoning Commission for a report pursuant to Section 8-24 of the Connecticut General Statutes.
14. New Business
A. Budget Presentation: Information Technology Department
B. Budget Presentation: Public Works Department
RESOLUTIONS
Regular Meeting – Town Council
Monday, April 6, 2015
14. New Business (Continued)
C. Resolution Accepting the Resignation of Elizabeth McGuire (D) from the Cable Advisory Board
(Councilor Pendleton)
BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby accepts with regret, the resignation of Elizabeth McGuire (D) from the Cable Advisory Board, said resignation effective immediately; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council extends its thanks to Elizabeth McGuire for the time she has dedicated to serving her community by her membership on the Cable Advisory Board.
D. Resolution Concerning the Development of a Complete Streets Policy
(Councilor Wagner)
WHEREAS, the Town of South Windsor actively promotes safe streets through design, education and enforcement of all of its Rights of Way; and
WHEREAS, Complete Streets are Rights of Way that are designed to be safe, comfortable and convenient for all users, including, but not limited to, pedestrians, bicyclists, transit riders and drivers; and
WHEREAS, Complete Streets should be designed to reflect the context and character of the surrounding natural, suburban and urban environments and be part of an attractive, multi-model transportation system that accommodates users regardless of age or ability by providing the opportunity to choose a method of transportation; and
WHEREAS, Complete Streets may include many features, including, but not limited to, street trees and landscaping, bicycle lanes, shared use paths, crosswalks, traffic calming devices, distinctive signage, public art and varied surface treatments, all of which incorporate best management practices of sustainable infrastructure; and
WHEREAS, the Town Council’s Sidewalk and Bikeways Sub Committee advocates for, and the Town Council’s Adopted Walk and Wheel Ways Master Plan recommends “Adopting a Complete Streets Policy”; and
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RESOLUTIONS
Regular Meeting – Town Council
Monday, April 6, 2015
14. D. (Continued)
WHEREAS, the Town’s Plan of Conservation and Development has specifically recommended to “Maintain Town Roads and Upgrade as Complete Streets”, so that road improvements address multiple transportation needs; and
WHEREAS, a community that strives to design and implement Complete Streets recognizes that streets and sidewalks are public spaces that spur social interaction, healthy living and economic development, leading to a stronger and more vibrant community; and
WHEREAS, a Complete Streets policy is a tool to be used by the Town ensuring that road construction and reconstruction projects are planned, funded, designed, constructed and maintained in accordance with the aforementioned principles, where practical and feasible
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that South Windsor Town Council hereby directs Town Manager, Matthew B. Galligan, to consult with interested stakeholders and prepare a preliminary policy, within 60 days, that demonstrates the Town’s commitment to the development of Complete Streets, where practical and feasible, for the benefit of the entire community.
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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