January 19, 2021 Council Meetings
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Items 1 - 3 - 1. Call Meeting to Order
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Roll Call
Items 1 - 3
1. Call Meeting to Order2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Roll Call
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Item 4 - 4. Mayor's Remarks
Item 4
4. Mayor's Remarks
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Item 5 - Adoption of Agenda
(Councilor Snvder)
Item 5
Adoption of Agenda(Councilor Snvder)
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Item 6 - Communications and Reports from Town Manager
Item 6
Communications and Reports from Town Manager
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Item 12 - Discussion Item: Scope of a Proposed Referendum (identify and receive details for potential Town-wide referendum projects for 2021) (requested by Mayor Paterna and Town Manager Michael Maniscalco)
Item 12
Discussion Item: Scope of a Proposed Referendum (identify and receive details for potential Town-wide referendum projects for 2021) (requested by Mayor Paterna and Town Manager Michael Maniscalco)
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Item 13D (Part 1 0f 2) - Resolution Approving the "Scope of the Referendum" for 2021
(Deputy Mayor Pendleton)
BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby approves the "Scope of the Referendum" for the Town-wide Referendum for 2021 to include the following project or projects:
• Acquisition of 1645 Ellington Road
• Renovations to the Town Hall and 1645 Ellington Road
• Road Reconstruction, Paving, and Drainage - Pleasant Valley Road and Buckland Hills Drive
• Nevers Park Sports Fields and Facilities
• Community Center Roof
• Public Works Facility Roof
• Police Department Expansion of Women's Locker Room
• Timothy Edwards Middle School Roof
Item 13D (Part 1 0f 2)
Resolution Approving the "Scope of the Referendum" for 2021(Deputy Mayor Pendleton)
BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby approves the "Scope of the Referendum" for the Town-wide Referendum for 2021 to include the following project or projects:
• Acquisition of 1645 Ellington Road
• Renovations to the Town Hall and 1645 Ellington Road
• Road Reconstruction, Paving, and Drainage - Pleasant Valley Road and Buckland Hills Drive
• Nevers Park Sports Fields and Facilities
• Community Center Roof
• Public Works Facility Roof
• Police Department Expansion of Women's Locker Room
• Timothy Edwards Middle School Roof
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Item 7 - Public Input
The public is welcome to email comments to
TownCouncilComments(a)southwindsor-ct.gov. Town Council members will not respond to any public comments/questions.
Item 7
Public InputThe public is welcome to email comments to
TownCouncilComments(a)southwindsor-ct.gov. Town Council members will not respond to any public comments/questions.
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Item 13D (Part 2 of 2) - Resolution Approving the "Scope of the Referendum" for 2021
(Deputy Mayor Pendleton)
BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby approves the "Scope of the Referendum" for the Town-wide Referendum for 2021 to include the following project or projects:
• Acquisition of 1645 Ellington Road
• Renovations to the Town Hall and 1645 Ellington Road
• Road Reconstruction, Paving, and Drainage - Pleasant Valley Road and Buckland Hills Drive
• Nevers Park Sports Fields and Facilities
• Community Center Roof
• Public Works Facility Roof
• Police Department Expansion of Women's Locker Room
• Timothy Edwards Middle School Roof
Item 13D (Part 2 of 2)
Resolution Approving the "Scope of the Referendum" for 2021(Deputy Mayor Pendleton)
BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby approves the "Scope of the Referendum" for the Town-wide Referendum for 2021 to include the following project or projects:
• Acquisition of 1645 Ellington Road
• Renovations to the Town Hall and 1645 Ellington Road
• Road Reconstruction, Paving, and Drainage - Pleasant Valley Road and Buckland Hills Drive
• Nevers Park Sports Fields and Facilities
• Community Center Roof
• Public Works Facility Roof
• Police Department Expansion of Women's Locker Room
• Timothy Edwards Middle School Roof
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Item 13C - Resolution Waiving Competitive Bidding for the Purchase of a Hyster Forklift
(Councilor Lopez)
WHEREAS, the Parks Division budget for Fiscal Year 2019/2020 includes funds to purchase a used Hyster Forklift with a 118-inch lift at 3,000 pounds; and
WHEREAS, the used propane-powered forklift will be used by the Parks Department, Fleet Services, and Public Works and will benefit all of these divisions more safely by lifting incoming product that comes into the Town Garage via truck freight; and
WHEREAS, in the past, the incoming product has been unloaded by hand and put into the bays by a very large diesel-powered loader or skid steer; and
WHEREAS, the Parks Division has received quotes for good condition, comparable forklifts from three (3) equipment suppliers for similar machines that were higher in price and were not a local vendor to support the warranty or service that may be needed in the future; and
WHEREAS, the purchase of a piece of used equipment such as this is not conducive to the normal competitive bidding process; and
WHEREAS, the Town of South Windsor's Parks Division recommends waiving the competitive bid process for the purchase of a used Hyster Forklift
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby waives the competitive bidding process as described in Section 714 of the Town's Charter, for the purchase of a used Hyster Forklift and has determined that waiving competitive bidding is in the Town's best interest; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby authorizes Town Manager Michael Maniscalco to negotiate and execute any and all contracts and documents necessary for the purchase of a used Hyster Forklift.
Item 13C
Resolution Waiving Competitive Bidding for the Purchase of a Hyster Forklift(Councilor Lopez)
WHEREAS, the Parks Division budget for Fiscal Year 2019/2020 includes funds to purchase a used Hyster Forklift with a 118-inch lift at 3,000 pounds; and
WHEREAS, the used propane-powered forklift will be used by the Parks Department, Fleet Services, and Public Works and will benefit all of these divisions more safely by lifting incoming product that comes into the Town Garage via truck freight; and
WHEREAS, in the past, the incoming product has been unloaded by hand and put into the bays by a very large diesel-powered loader or skid steer; and
WHEREAS, the Parks Division has received quotes for good condition, comparable forklifts from three (3) equipment suppliers for similar machines that were higher in price and were not a local vendor to support the warranty or service that may be needed in the future; and
WHEREAS, the purchase of a piece of used equipment such as this is not conducive to the normal competitive bidding process; and
WHEREAS, the Town of South Windsor's Parks Division recommends waiving the competitive bid process for the purchase of a used Hyster Forklift
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby waives the competitive bidding process as described in Section 714 of the Town's Charter, for the purchase of a used Hyster Forklift and has determined that waiving competitive bidding is in the Town's best interest; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby authorizes Town Manager Michael Maniscalco to negotiate and execute any and all contracts and documents necessary for the purchase of a used Hyster Forklift.
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Item 9 - Communications from Liaisons, Officers, and Boards Directly Responsible to Council (Communications can be emailed to TownCouncilComments@southwindsor-ct.gov)
Item 9
Communications from Liaisons, Officers, and Boards Directly Responsible to Council (Communications can be emailed to TownCouncilComments@southwindsor-ct.gov)
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Item 10 - Reports from Committees (Committee Reports can be emailed to TownCouncilComments(a)southwindsor-ct.gov)
Public Meetings are the time and place at which the Town Council conducts official business of the Town. The Council reserves time and invites the public to be heard during Public Input as follows:
Item #7 and 15:
Public Input
When recognized by the Mayor, the speakers (s) shall approach the lectern, give their name and address, and avoid personalities or impugning of improper motive to any person.
The speaker(s) shall limit their speaking time to five (5) MINUTES. This limit may not be exceeded, except when invoked by any Member of the Council with the consent of a majority of the Council present.
Town Council members will not respond to any public comments/questions.
Item 10
Reports from Committees (Committee Reports can be emailed to TownCouncilComments(a)southwindsor-ct.gov)Public Meetings are the time and place at which the Town Council conducts official business of the Town. The Council reserves time and invites the public to be heard during Public Input as follows:
Item #7 and 15:
Public Input
When recognized by the Mayor, the speakers (s) shall approach the lectern, give their name and address, and avoid personalities or impugning of improper motive to any person.
The speaker(s) shall limit their speaking time to five (5) MINUTES. This limit may not be exceeded, except when invoked by any Member of the Council with the consent of a majority of the Council present.
Town Council members will not respond to any public comments/questions.
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Consent Agenda & Item 18 - 11. Consent Agenda
[All items listed under this section 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 Consent Agenda and be considered in its normal sequence on the Agenda.]
a. First Reading None
b. Second Reading
(Councilor Delnicki)
Motion to Approve Agenda Items 11.b.A. through H.b.G as a Second Reading on the
Consent Agenda
A. Resolution Reappointing Katie Graham (R) to the Park & Recreation Commission
BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby reappoints Katie Graham (R) to the Park & Recreation Commission for a term ending December 31, 2024.
B. Resolution Appointing Herbert Asplund (R) an Alternate to the Patriotic Commission
BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby appoints Herbert Asplund (R) an Alternate to the Patriotic Commission for a term ending December 31, 2023, to fill the expired term of Bobbie Jo Maltz.
C. Resolution Appointing Bobbi Jo Maltz (R) a Full Member to the Patriotic Commission
BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby appoints Bobbi Jo Maltz (R), a full member to the Patriotic Commission, for a term ending December 31, 2023, to fill the expired term of Herbert Asplund.
D. Resolution Reappointing Gene Botteron (R) to the Patriotic Commission
BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby reappoints Gene Botteron (R) to the Patriotic Commission for a term ending December 31,2023.
E. Resolution Reappointing Edward Gawlinski (R) to the Patriotic Commission
BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby reappoints Edward Gawlinski (R) to the Patriotic Commission for a term ending December 31, 2023.
F. Resolution Reappointing Tim Shepard (R) to the Demolition Delay Committee
BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby reappoints Tim Shepard (R) to the Demolition Delay Committee for a term ending December 31, 2022.
G. Resolution Reappointing Daniel Seypura (R) to the Building Code Board of Appeals
BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby reappoints Daniel Seypura (R) to the Building Code Board of Appeals for a term ending January 1,2026.
(Councilor Lydecker)
Motion to Approve Agenda Items H.b.H. through 11.bJ. as a Second Reading on the
Consent Agenda
H. Resolution Appointing Diane Behler (D) to the Patriotic Commission
BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby appoints Diane Behler (D) to the Patriotic Commission for a term ending December 31, 2023, to fill the expired term of Kent Carlson.
I. Resolution Appointing William Coursey (D) to the Patriotic Commission
BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby appoints William Coursey (D) to the Patriotic Commission for a term ending December 31, 2023, to fill the expired term of James Throwe.
c. Miscellaneous None
18. Adjournment
Consent Agenda & Item 18
11. Consent Agenda[All items listed under this section 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 Consent Agenda and be considered in its normal sequence on the Agenda.]
a. First Reading None
b. Second Reading
(Councilor Delnicki)
Motion to Approve Agenda Items 11.b.A. through H.b.G as a Second Reading on the
Consent Agenda
A. Resolution Reappointing Katie Graham (R) to the Park & Recreation Commission
BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby reappoints Katie Graham (R) to the Park & Recreation Commission for a term ending December 31, 2024.
B. Resolution Appointing Herbert Asplund (R) an Alternate to the Patriotic Commission
BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby appoints Herbert Asplund (R) an Alternate to the Patriotic Commission for a term ending December 31, 2023, to fill the expired term of Bobbie Jo Maltz.
C. Resolution Appointing Bobbi Jo Maltz (R) a Full Member to the Patriotic Commission
BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby appoints Bobbi Jo Maltz (R), a full member to the Patriotic Commission, for a term ending December 31, 2023, to fill the expired term of Herbert Asplund.
D. Resolution Reappointing Gene Botteron (R) to the Patriotic Commission
BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby reappoints Gene Botteron (R) to the Patriotic Commission for a term ending December 31,2023.
E. Resolution Reappointing Edward Gawlinski (R) to the Patriotic Commission
BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby reappoints Edward Gawlinski (R) to the Patriotic Commission for a term ending December 31, 2023.
F. Resolution Reappointing Tim Shepard (R) to the Demolition Delay Committee
BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby reappoints Tim Shepard (R) to the Demolition Delay Committee for a term ending December 31, 2022.
G. Resolution Reappointing Daniel Seypura (R) to the Building Code Board of Appeals
BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby reappoints Daniel Seypura (R) to the Building Code Board of Appeals for a term ending January 1,2026.
(Councilor Lydecker)
Motion to Approve Agenda Items H.b.H. through 11.bJ. as a Second Reading on the
Consent Agenda
H. Resolution Appointing Diane Behler (D) to the Patriotic Commission
BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby appoints Diane Behler (D) to the Patriotic Commission for a term ending December 31, 2023, to fill the expired term of Kent Carlson.
I. Resolution Appointing William Coursey (D) to the Patriotic Commission
BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby appoints William Coursey (D) to the Patriotic Commission for a term ending December 31, 2023, to fill the expired term of James Throwe.
c. Miscellaneous None
18. Adjournment
