February 1, 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 - Mayor's Remarks
Item 4
Mayor's Remarks
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Item 5 - Adoption of Agenda
(Councilor Evans)
Item 5
Adoption of Agenda(Councilor Evans)
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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 7 - Public Input
The public is welcome to email comments to
TownCouncilComments(5>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(5>southwindsor-ct.gov. Town Council members will not respond to any public comments/questions.
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Item 8 - Adoption of Minutes of Previous Meetings
(Councilor Delnicki)
BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby approves the Minutes of the following Town Council Meetings: Public Hearing Minutes of January 4, 2021; and Regular Meeting Minutes of January 4, 2021.
BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby approves the minutes of the following Town Council Meeting: Regular Meeting Minutes of January 19, 2021.
Item 8
Adoption of Minutes of Previous Meetings(Councilor Delnicki)
BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby approves the Minutes of the following Town Council Meetings: Public Hearing Minutes of January 4, 2021; and Regular Meeting Minutes of January 4, 2021.
BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby approves the minutes of the following Town Council Meeting: Regular Meeting Minutes of January 19, 2021.
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Item 9 - Communications from Liaisons, Officers, and Boards Directly Responsible to Council (Communications can be emailed to TownCouncilCommentsCa)southwindsor-ct.gov)
Item 9
Communications from Liaisons, Officers, and Boards Directly Responsible to Council (Communications can be emailed to TownCouncilCommentsCa)southwindsor-ct.gov)
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Item 10 - Reports from Committees (Committee Reports can be emailed to TownCouncilComments@southwindsor-ct.gov)
Item 10
Reports from Committees (Committee Reports can be emailed to TownCouncilComments@southwindsor-ct.gov)
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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.]
(Deputy Mayor Pendleton)
Motion to Approve Agenda Items 11 .a.A. as a First Reading on the Consent Agenda
a. First Reading
A. Resolution Appointing Elizabeth Burgess (D) a Full Member to the Historic District Commission and Postponing Consideration of this Motion until the Town Council's Next Regularly Scheduled Meeting
BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby appoints Elizabeth Burgess (D) a full member to the Historic District Commission for a term ending November 30, 2025, to fill the expired term of Louise Evans (R) and postpones consideration of this motion until the Town Council's next regularly scheduled meeting.
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.](Deputy Mayor Pendleton)
Motion to Approve Agenda Items 11 .a.A. as a First Reading on the Consent Agenda
a. First Reading
A. Resolution Appointing Elizabeth Burgess (D) a Full Member to the Historic District Commission and Postponing Consideration of this Motion until the Town Council's Next Regularly Scheduled Meeting
BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby appoints Elizabeth Burgess (D) a full member to the Historic District Commission for a term ending November 30, 2025, to fill the expired term of Louise Evans (R) and postpones consideration of this motion until the Town Council's next regularly scheduled meeting.
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Item 13A - Resolution Overriding the Unfavorable 8-24 Recommendation by the Planning & Zoning Commission for the Acquisition of 1645 Ellington Road
(Councilor Snvder)
WHERAS, on December 7, 2020, the Town Council, in accordance with the Connecticut General Statutes, Section 8-24, referred to the South Windsor Planning & Zoning Commission a referral regarding the purchase of property located at 1645 Ellington Road consisting of approximately 8.35 acres and a 31,170 square foot building in the amount of $3,925,000 for the housing of Town offices, vital records, and to conduct Town business; and
WHEREAS, the Planning and Zoning Commission discused this referral at their regular meetings of January 9, 2021, and January 26, 2021; and
WHEREAS, the Planning & Zoning Commission voted on January 26, 2021 to forward an unfavorable report for this project and have transmitted this report with their reasons to the Town Council; and
WHEREAS, the Connecticut General Statutes 8-24 requires that a proposal disapproved by the Planning & Zoning Commission be approved by the Town Council; and
WHEREAS, before the Town Council can take final action approving an appropriation for the proposal and method of financing of such appropriation, a 2/3rd majority vote for approval of the project is required by the Town Council
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby approves the proposed project to be send to referendum for a vote
Item 13A
Resolution Overriding the Unfavorable 8-24 Recommendation by the Planning & Zoning Commission for the Acquisition of 1645 Ellington Road(Councilor Snvder)
WHERAS, on December 7, 2020, the Town Council, in accordance with the Connecticut General Statutes, Section 8-24, referred to the South Windsor Planning & Zoning Commission a referral regarding the purchase of property located at 1645 Ellington Road consisting of approximately 8.35 acres and a 31,170 square foot building in the amount of $3,925,000 for the housing of Town offices, vital records, and to conduct Town business; and
WHEREAS, the Planning and Zoning Commission discused this referral at their regular meetings of January 9, 2021, and January 26, 2021; and
WHEREAS, the Planning & Zoning Commission voted on January 26, 2021 to forward an unfavorable report for this project and have transmitted this report with their reasons to the Town Council; and
WHEREAS, the Connecticut General Statutes 8-24 requires that a proposal disapproved by the Planning & Zoning Commission be approved by the Town Council; and
WHEREAS, before the Town Council can take final action approving an appropriation for the proposal and method of financing of such appropriation, a 2/3rd majority vote for approval of the project is required by the Town Council
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby approves the proposed project to be send to referendum for a vote
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Item 13B - Discussion Item: Nevers Sports Facility (requested by Deputy Mayor Pendleton) (Town Manager Michael Maniscalco to present)
Item 13B
Discussion Item: Nevers Sports Facility (requested by Deputy Mayor Pendleton) (Town Manager Michael Maniscalco to present)
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Item 13C - Resolution Appropriating $5,475,000 for the Acquisition, Renovation, Improvement, Equipping, and Furnishing of 1645 Ellington Road and Authorizing the Issuance of $5,475,000 Bonds of the Town to Meet Said Appropriation and Pending the Issuance Thereof the Making of Temporary Borrowings for Such Purpose; and more fully described on attached Exhibit A.
(Councilor Hockenberrv)
Item 13C
Resolution Appropriating $5,475,000 for the Acquisition, Renovation, Improvement, Equipping, and Furnishing of 1645 Ellington Road and Authorizing the Issuance of $5,475,000 Bonds of the Town to Meet Said Appropriation and Pending the Issuance Thereof the Making of Temporary Borrowings for Such Purpose; and more fully described on attached Exhibit A.(Councilor Hockenberrv)
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Item 13D - Resolution Approving Ballot Question for Referendum of Town Electors
(Councilor Lvdecker)
BE IT RESOLVED that the Resolution entitled "Resolution Appropriating $5,475,000 for the Acquisition, Renovation, Improvement, Equipping, and Furnishing of 1645 Ellington Road and Authorizing the Issuance of $5,475,000 Bonds of the Town to Meet Said Appropriation and Pending the Issuance Thereof the Making of Temporary Borrowings for Such Purpose"; heretofore at this meeting adopted, be submitted to the Town electors for approval or disapproval at a referendum to be held March 16, 2021, and that the warning of said referendum state the question to be voted upon as follows:
"Shall the resolution entitled "Resolution Appropriating $5,475,000 for the Acquisition, Renovation, Improvement, Equipping, and Furnishing of 1645 Ellington Road and Authorizing the Issuance of $5,475,000 Bonds of the Town to Meet Said Appropriation and Pending the Issuance Thereof the Making of Temporary
Borrowings for Such Purpose," adopted by the Town Council on ,
2021, be approved?
The ballot label for said question will read as follows:
"Shall the resolution approving an appropriation and bond authorization in the amount of $5,475,000 for the acquisition, renovation, improvement, equipping, and furnishing of 1645 Ellington Road be approved? YES NO"
Item 13D
Resolution Approving Ballot Question for Referendum of Town Electors(Councilor Lvdecker)
BE IT RESOLVED that the Resolution entitled "Resolution Appropriating $5,475,000 for the Acquisition, Renovation, Improvement, Equipping, and Furnishing of 1645 Ellington Road and Authorizing the Issuance of $5,475,000 Bonds of the Town to Meet Said Appropriation and Pending the Issuance Thereof the Making of Temporary Borrowings for Such Purpose"; heretofore at this meeting adopted, be submitted to the Town electors for approval or disapproval at a referendum to be held March 16, 2021, and that the warning of said referendum state the question to be voted upon as follows:
"Shall the resolution entitled "Resolution Appropriating $5,475,000 for the Acquisition, Renovation, Improvement, Equipping, and Furnishing of 1645 Ellington Road and Authorizing the Issuance of $5,475,000 Bonds of the Town to Meet Said Appropriation and Pending the Issuance Thereof the Making of Temporary
Borrowings for Such Purpose," adopted by the Town Council on ,
2021, be approved?
The ballot label for said question will read as follows:
"Shall the resolution approving an appropriation and bond authorization in the amount of $5,475,000 for the acquisition, renovation, improvement, equipping, and furnishing of 1645 Ellington Road be approved? YES NO"
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Item 13E - Resolution Appropriating $10,000,000 for the Planning, Design, Acquisition, Renovations, Equipping, and Furnishing of the Town Hall and Authorizing the Issuance of $10,000,000 Bonds of the Town to Meet Said Appropriation and Pending the Issuance Thereof the Making of Temporary Borrowings for Such Purpose; and more fully described on attached Exhibit B.
(Councilor Lopez)
Item 13E
Resolution Appropriating $10,000,000 for the Planning, Design, Acquisition, Renovations, Equipping, and Furnishing of the Town Hall and Authorizing the Issuance of $10,000,000 Bonds of the Town to Meet Said Appropriation and Pending the Issuance Thereof the Making of Temporary Borrowings for Such Purpose; and more fully described on attached Exhibit B.(Councilor Lopez)
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Item 13F - Resolution Approving Ballot Question for Referendum of Town Electors
(Councilor Evans)
BE IT RESOLVED that the Resolution entitled "Resolution Appropriating $10,000,000 for the Planning, Design, Acquisition, Renovation, Equipping, and Furnishing of the Town Hall and Authorizing the Issuance of $10,000,000 Bonds of the Town to Meet Said Appropriation and Pending the Issuance Thereof the Making of Temporary Borrowings for Such Purpose"; heretofore at this meeting adopted, be submitted to the Town electors for approval or disapproval at a referendum to be held March 16, 2021, and that the warning of said referendum state the question to be voted upon as follows:
"Shall the resolution entitled "Resolution Appropriating $10,000,000 for the Planning, Design, Acquisition, Renovation, Equipping, and Furnishing of the Town Hall and Authorizing the Issuance of $10,000,000 Bonds of the Town to Meet Said Appropriation and Pending the Issuance Thereof the Making of Temporary
Borrowings for Such Purpose", adopted by the Town Council on ,
2021, be approved?
The ballot label for said question will read as follows:
"Shall the resolution approving an appropriation and bond authorization in the amount of $10,000,000, for the planning, design, acquisition, renovation, equipping, and furnishing of the Town Hall be approved? YES NO"
Item 13F
Resolution Approving Ballot Question for Referendum of Town Electors(Councilor Evans)
BE IT RESOLVED that the Resolution entitled "Resolution Appropriating $10,000,000 for the Planning, Design, Acquisition, Renovation, Equipping, and Furnishing of the Town Hall and Authorizing the Issuance of $10,000,000 Bonds of the Town to Meet Said Appropriation and Pending the Issuance Thereof the Making of Temporary Borrowings for Such Purpose"; heretofore at this meeting adopted, be submitted to the Town electors for approval or disapproval at a referendum to be held March 16, 2021, and that the warning of said referendum state the question to be voted upon as follows:
"Shall the resolution entitled "Resolution Appropriating $10,000,000 for the Planning, Design, Acquisition, Renovation, Equipping, and Furnishing of the Town Hall and Authorizing the Issuance of $10,000,000 Bonds of the Town to Meet Said Appropriation and Pending the Issuance Thereof the Making of Temporary
Borrowings for Such Purpose", adopted by the Town Council on ,
2021, be approved?
The ballot label for said question will read as follows:
"Shall the resolution approving an appropriation and bond authorization in the amount of $10,000,000, for the planning, design, acquisition, renovation, equipping, and furnishing of the Town Hall be approved? YES NO"
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Item 13G - Resolution Appropriating $6,500,000 for the Planning, Design, Acquisition, Construction, Equipping, and Furnishing of the Nevers Park Sports Facility and Authorizing the Issuance of $6,500,000 Bonds of the Town to Meet Said Appropriation and Pending the Issuance Thereof the Making of Temporary Borrowings for Such Purpose; and more fully described on attached Exhibit C.
(Councilor Maneeley)
Item 13G
Resolution Appropriating $6,500,000 for the Planning, Design, Acquisition, Construction, Equipping, and Furnishing of the Nevers Park Sports Facility and Authorizing the Issuance of $6,500,000 Bonds of the Town to Meet Said Appropriation and Pending the Issuance Thereof the Making of Temporary Borrowings for Such Purpose; and more fully described on attached Exhibit C.(Councilor Maneeley)
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Item 13H - Resolution Approving Ballot Question for Referendum of Town Electors
(Councilor Delnicki)
BE IT RESOLVED that the Resolution entitled "Resolution Appropriating $6,500,000 for the Planning, Design, Acquisition, Construction, Equipping, and Furnishing of the Nevers Park Sports Facility and Authorizing the Issuance of $6,500,000 Bonds of the Town to Meet Said Appropriation and Pending the Issuance Thereof the Making of Temporary Borrowings for Such Purpose"; heretofore at this meeting adopted, be submitted to the Town electors for approval or disapproval at a referendum to be held March 16, 2021, and that the warning of said referendum state the question to be voted upon as follows:
"Shall the resolution entitled "Resolution Appropriating $6,500,000 for the Planning, Design, Acquisition, Construction, Equipping, and Furnishing of the Nevers Park Sports Facility and Authorizing the Issuance of $6,500,000 Bonds of the Town to Meet Said Appropriation and Pending the Issuance Thereof the Making of Temporary Borrowings for Such Purpose", adopted by the Town Council on , 2021, be approved?
The ballot label for said question will read as follows:
"Shall the resolution approving an appropriation and bond authorization in the amount of $6,500,000, for the planning, design, acquisition, construction, equipping, and furnishing of the Nevers Park Sports Facility be approved? YES NO"
Item 13H
Resolution Approving Ballot Question for Referendum of Town Electors(Councilor Delnicki)
BE IT RESOLVED that the Resolution entitled "Resolution Appropriating $6,500,000 for the Planning, Design, Acquisition, Construction, Equipping, and Furnishing of the Nevers Park Sports Facility and Authorizing the Issuance of $6,500,000 Bonds of the Town to Meet Said Appropriation and Pending the Issuance Thereof the Making of Temporary Borrowings for Such Purpose"; heretofore at this meeting adopted, be submitted to the Town electors for approval or disapproval at a referendum to be held March 16, 2021, and that the warning of said referendum state the question to be voted upon as follows:
"Shall the resolution entitled "Resolution Appropriating $6,500,000 for the Planning, Design, Acquisition, Construction, Equipping, and Furnishing of the Nevers Park Sports Facility and Authorizing the Issuance of $6,500,000 Bonds of the Town to Meet Said Appropriation and Pending the Issuance Thereof the Making of Temporary Borrowings for Such Purpose", adopted by the Town Council on , 2021, be approved?
The ballot label for said question will read as follows:
"Shall the resolution approving an appropriation and bond authorization in the amount of $6,500,000, for the planning, design, acquisition, construction, equipping, and furnishing of the Nevers Park Sports Facility be approved? YES NO"
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Item 13I - Resolution Appropriating $9,340,000 for Roof Replacements and Road Repairs and Authorizing the Issuance of $9,340,000 Bonds of the Town to Meet Said Appropriation and Pending the Issuance Thereof the Making of Temporary Borrowings for Such Purpose; and more fully described on attached Exhibit D. (Councilor Snvder)
Item 13I
Resolution Appropriating $9,340,000 for Roof Replacements and Road Repairs and Authorizing the Issuance of $9,340,000 Bonds of the Town to Meet Said Appropriation and Pending the Issuance Thereof the Making of Temporary Borrowings for Such Purpose; and more fully described on attached Exhibit D. (Councilor Snvder)
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Item 13J - Resolution Approving Ballot Question for Referendum of Town Electors
(Deputy Mayor Pendleton)
BE IT RESOLVED that the Resolution entitled "Resolution Appropriating $9,340,000 for Roof Replacements and Road Repairs and Authorizing the Issuance of $9,340,000 Bonds of the Town to Meet Said Appropriation and Pending the Issuance Thereof the Making of Temporary Borrowings for Such Purpose"; heretofore at this meeting adopted, be submitted to the Town electors for approval or disapproval at a referendum to be held March 16, 2021, and that the warning of said referendum state the question to be voted upon as follows:
"Shall the resolution entitled "Resolution Appropriating $9,340,000 for Roof Replacements and Road Repairs and Authorizing the Issuance of $9,340,000 Bonds of the Town to Meet Said Appropriation and Pending the Issuance Thereof the Making of Temporary Borrowings for Such Purpose," adopted by the Town Council on , 2021, be approved?"
The ballot label for said question will read as follows:
"Shall the resolution approving an appropriation and bond authorization in the amount of $9,340,000, for roof replacements and road repairs be approved? YES NO"
Item 13J
Resolution Approving Ballot Question for Referendum of Town Electors(Deputy Mayor Pendleton)
BE IT RESOLVED that the Resolution entitled "Resolution Appropriating $9,340,000 for Roof Replacements and Road Repairs and Authorizing the Issuance of $9,340,000 Bonds of the Town to Meet Said Appropriation and Pending the Issuance Thereof the Making of Temporary Borrowings for Such Purpose"; heretofore at this meeting adopted, be submitted to the Town electors for approval or disapproval at a referendum to be held March 16, 2021, and that the warning of said referendum state the question to be voted upon as follows:
"Shall the resolution entitled "Resolution Appropriating $9,340,000 for Roof Replacements and Road Repairs and Authorizing the Issuance of $9,340,000 Bonds of the Town to Meet Said Appropriation and Pending the Issuance Thereof the Making of Temporary Borrowings for Such Purpose," adopted by the Town Council on , 2021, be approved?"
The ballot label for said question will read as follows:
"Shall the resolution approving an appropriation and bond authorization in the amount of $9,340,000, for roof replacements and road repairs be approved? YES NO"
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Item 13K - Resolution Appropriating $500,000 for the Planning, Design, Acquisition, Construction, Equipping, and Furnishing for an Expansion to the Women's Locker Room at the Police Department and Authorizing the Issuance of $500,000 Bonds of the Town to Meet Said Appropriation and Pending the Issuance Thereof the Making of Temporary Borrowings for Such Purpose; and more fully described on attached Exhibit E. (Councilor Hockenberrv)
Item 13K
Resolution Appropriating $500,000 for the Planning, Design, Acquisition, Construction, Equipping, and Furnishing for an Expansion to the Women's Locker Room at the Police Department and Authorizing the Issuance of $500,000 Bonds of the Town to Meet Said Appropriation and Pending the Issuance Thereof the Making of Temporary Borrowings for Such Purpose; and more fully described on attached Exhibit E. (Councilor Hockenberrv)
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Item 13L - Resolution Approving Ballot Question for Referendum of Town Electors
(Councilor Maneelev)
BE IT RESOLVED that the Resolution entitled "Resolution Appropriating $500,000 for the Planning, Design, Acquisition, Construction, Equipping, and Furnishing for an expansion to the Women's Locker Room at the Police Department and Authorizing the Issuance of $500,000 Bonds of the Town to Meet Said Appropriation and Pending the Issuance Thereof the Making of Temporary Borrowings for Such Purpose"; heretofore at this meeting adopted, be submitted to the Town electors for approval or disapproval at a referendum to be held March 16, 2021, and that the warning of said referendum state the question to be voted upon as follows:
"Shall the resolution entitled "Resolution Appropriating $500,000 for the Planning, Design, Acquisition, Construction, Equipping, and Furnishing for an expansion to the Women's Locker Room at the Police Department and Authorizing the Issuance of $500,000 Bonds of the Town to Meet Said Appropriation and Pending the Issuance Thereof the Making of Temporary Borrowings for Such Purpose", adopted by the Town Council on , 2021, be approved?
The ballot label for said question will read as follows:
"Shall the resolution approving an appropriation and bond authorization in the amount of $500,000, for the planning, design, acquisition, construction, equipping, and furnishing for an expansion to the women's locker room at the Police Department be approved? YES NO"
Item 13L
Resolution Approving Ballot Question for Referendum of Town Electors(Councilor Maneelev)
BE IT RESOLVED that the Resolution entitled "Resolution Appropriating $500,000 for the Planning, Design, Acquisition, Construction, Equipping, and Furnishing for an expansion to the Women's Locker Room at the Police Department and Authorizing the Issuance of $500,000 Bonds of the Town to Meet Said Appropriation and Pending the Issuance Thereof the Making of Temporary Borrowings for Such Purpose"; heretofore at this meeting adopted, be submitted to the Town electors for approval or disapproval at a referendum to be held March 16, 2021, and that the warning of said referendum state the question to be voted upon as follows:
"Shall the resolution entitled "Resolution Appropriating $500,000 for the Planning, Design, Acquisition, Construction, Equipping, and Furnishing for an expansion to the Women's Locker Room at the Police Department and Authorizing the Issuance of $500,000 Bonds of the Town to Meet Said Appropriation and Pending the Issuance Thereof the Making of Temporary Borrowings for Such Purpose", adopted by the Town Council on , 2021, be approved?
The ballot label for said question will read as follows:
"Shall the resolution approving an appropriation and bond authorization in the amount of $500,000, for the planning, design, acquisition, construction, equipping, and furnishing for an expansion to the women's locker room at the Police Department be approved? YES NO"
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Item 13M - Resolution Requesting the Town Council to Approve a Referendum Date of March 16,2021
(Councilor Lopez)
WHEREAS, Town Manager Michael Maniscaico presented to the Council projects and a project budget for a referendum to be held at the Town Council meeting held on January 4, 2021; and
WHEREAS, the South Windsor Town Council approved the "Scope of the Referendum" for 2021 at their January 19, 2021 meeting; and WHEREAS, there will be five referendum questions consisting of the acquisition and renovation to 1645 Ellington Road in the amount of $5,475,000; renovation to the Town Hall at 1540 Sullivan Avenue in the amount of $10,000,000; Nevers Park sports facilities in the amount of 6,500,000; road reconstruction, paving, and drainage to Pleasant Valley Road and Buckland Road, Community Center roof, Public Works Facility roof, and Timothy Edwards Middle School roof in the amount of $9,340,000; and Police Department expansion of Women's Locker Room in the amount of $500,000; and
WHEREAS, it is the desire of the Town Council to bring the referendum questions forward to the South Windsor Community on March 16, 2021
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Town Council approves a referendum date of March 16, 2021, polls will be open from 6:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. and electors will cast their vote at the following places in the districts specified:
District 1 District 2 District 3 District 4 District 5
Pleasant Valley School, 591 Ellington Road Eli Terry School, 569 Griffin Road South Windsor High School, 161 Nevers Road Philip R. Smith School, 949 Avery Street Timothy Edwards Middle School, 100 Arnold Way
Item 13M
Resolution Requesting the Town Council to Approve a Referendum Date of March 16,2021(Councilor Lopez)
WHEREAS, Town Manager Michael Maniscaico presented to the Council projects and a project budget for a referendum to be held at the Town Council meeting held on January 4, 2021; and
WHEREAS, the South Windsor Town Council approved the "Scope of the Referendum" for 2021 at their January 19, 2021 meeting; and WHEREAS, there will be five referendum questions consisting of the acquisition and renovation to 1645 Ellington Road in the amount of $5,475,000; renovation to the Town Hall at 1540 Sullivan Avenue in the amount of $10,000,000; Nevers Park sports facilities in the amount of 6,500,000; road reconstruction, paving, and drainage to Pleasant Valley Road and Buckland Road, Community Center roof, Public Works Facility roof, and Timothy Edwards Middle School roof in the amount of $9,340,000; and Police Department expansion of Women's Locker Room in the amount of $500,000; and
WHEREAS, it is the desire of the Town Council to bring the referendum questions forward to the South Windsor Community on March 16, 2021
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Town Council approves a referendum date of March 16, 2021, polls will be open from 6:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. and electors will cast their vote at the following places in the districts specified:
District 1 District 2 District 3 District 4 District 5
Pleasant Valley School, 591 Ellington Road Eli Terry School, 569 Griffin Road South Windsor High School, 161 Nevers Road Philip R. Smith School, 949 Avery Street Timothy Edwards Middle School, 100 Arnold Way
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Item 13N - Resolution Authorizing the Town Attorney to Draft Explanatory Text
(Councilor Lvdecker)
BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby authorizes the Town Attorney to draft Explanatory Text pursuant to C.G.S. Sec. 9-369b(a) for the upcoming referendum being held on March 16, 20-21 regarding the appropriation of $5,475,000 for the acquisition, renovation, improvement, equipping, and furnishing of 1645 Ellington Road; appropriation of $10,000,000 or the planning, design, acquisition, renovation, equipping, and furnishing of the Town Hall; appropriation $6,500,000 for the planning, design, acquisition, construction, equipping, and furnishing of the Nevers Park Sports Facility; appropriation of $9,340,000 for roof replacements and road repairs; and appropriation $500,000 for the planning, design, acquisition, construction, equipping, and furnishing of a women's locker room.
Item 13N
Resolution Authorizing the Town Attorney to Draft Explanatory Text(Councilor Lvdecker)
BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby authorizes the Town Attorney to draft Explanatory Text pursuant to C.G.S. Sec. 9-369b(a) for the upcoming referendum being held on March 16, 20-21 regarding the appropriation of $5,475,000 for the acquisition, renovation, improvement, equipping, and furnishing of 1645 Ellington Road; appropriation of $10,000,000 or the planning, design, acquisition, renovation, equipping, and furnishing of the Town Hall; appropriation $6,500,000 for the planning, design, acquisition, construction, equipping, and furnishing of the Nevers Park Sports Facility; appropriation of $9,340,000 for roof replacements and road repairs; and appropriation $500,000 for the planning, design, acquisition, construction, equipping, and furnishing of a women's locker room.
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Item 13O - Resolution Approving an Annual Salary Increase for the Registrars of Voters
(Councilor Snvder)
WHEREAS, the Registrar(s) of Voters rate of compensation is, by State Statute, to be paid by the municipality
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby stipulates that the compensation for the Registrar(s) of Voters shall be increased by 2% effective January 1, 2021 to June 30, 2021; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that effective July 1, 2021, the Registrar(s) of Voters shall receive an annual salary increase every July 1 based upon the salary increase approved by the Town Council in the yearly budget.
Item 13O
Resolution Approving an Annual Salary Increase for the Registrars of Voters(Councilor Snvder)
WHEREAS, the Registrar(s) of Voters rate of compensation is, by State Statute, to be paid by the municipality
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby stipulates that the compensation for the Registrar(s) of Voters shall be increased by 2% effective January 1, 2021 to June 30, 2021; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that effective July 1, 2021, the Registrar(s) of Voters shall receive an annual salary increase every July 1 based upon the salary increase approved by the Town Council in the yearly budget.
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Item 13P - Resolution Approving a Refund of Taxes to Twenty-One (21) South Windsor Taxpayers
(Councilor Delnicki)
BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby approves a refund of property taxes to twenty-one (21) South Windsor Taxpayers, the total of said refunds being $19,824.97 and as more fully described on attached Exhibit F.
Item 13P
Resolution Approving a Refund of Taxes to Twenty-One (21) South Windsor Taxpayers(Councilor Delnicki)
BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby approves a refund of property taxes to twenty-one (21) South Windsor Taxpayers, the total of said refunds being $19,824.97 and as more fully described on attached Exhibit F.
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Item 13Q - Discussion Item: Budget Policy Statement (requested by Mayor Paterna)
Item 13Q
Discussion Item: Budget Policy Statement (requested by Mayor Paterna)
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Item 13R - Resolution Designating January 6 of Each Year as South Windsor United Democracy Day
(Councilor Evans)
WHEREAS, the South Windsor Town Council wants to recognize our community's support for democracy throughout South Windsor; and
WHEREAS, democracy is the cornerstone of our laws for all communities around the country, and it is our democracy that unites us as a nation; and
WHEREAS, the Town of South Windsor and its leaders are committed to guiding, fostering, and demonstrating peaceful and respectful communications among each other and in keeping the ideals of our country alive within our community; and WHEREAS, it is this partnership with all of our citizens that keep the ideals of our country and our community alive
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby designates an annual South Windsor United Democracy Day to be held each year on January 6.
Item 13R
Resolution Designating January 6 of Each Year as South Windsor United Democracy Day(Councilor Evans)
WHEREAS, the South Windsor Town Council wants to recognize our community's support for democracy throughout South Windsor; and
WHEREAS, democracy is the cornerstone of our laws for all communities around the country, and it is our democracy that unites us as a nation; and
WHEREAS, the Town of South Windsor and its leaders are committed to guiding, fostering, and demonstrating peaceful and respectful communications among each other and in keeping the ideals of our country alive within our community; and WHEREAS, it is this partnership with all of our citizens that keep the ideals of our country and our community alive
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby designates an annual South Windsor United Democracy Day to be held each year on January 6.
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Item 13S - Discussion Item: The Naming of Town Hall After an Individual Person (requested by Councilor Evans, Councilor Maneeley, and Councilor Lopez)
Item 13S
Discussion Item: The Naming of Town Hall After an Individual Person (requested by Councilor Evans, Councilor Maneeley, and Councilor Lopez)
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Items 13T & 18 - T. Resolution Regarding the Naming of Public Land and Buildings
(Councilor Maneeley)
WHEREAS, over the more than one hundred seventy-five year history of the Town of South Windsor, there have been hundreds of well deserving Selectmen, Town Councilors, Board Members, Commissioners, public employees and community volunteers who are worthy of recognition for significant contributions to the community; and
WHEREAS, the South Windsor Town Council formed a Naming of Public Lands and Buildings Sub-Committee to recognize exceptional cases of public service to the community but not to overtly politicize lands, parks, or buildings; and
WHEREAS, it is understood not every building, land, park, or open space should be named in honor of an individual
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the south Windsor Town Council hereby places a moratorium on the naming of public lands and buildings until such time as the Naming of Public Lands and Buildings Sub-Committee presents their selection in accordance with established policy; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council shall not consider naming the South Windsor Town Hall, for any person now or in the future, as it shall be a center of unified community activity and municipal governance held harmless from a political individual or group.
18. Adjournment
Items 13T & 18
T. Resolution Regarding the Naming of Public Land and Buildings(Councilor Maneeley)
WHEREAS, over the more than one hundred seventy-five year history of the Town of South Windsor, there have been hundreds of well deserving Selectmen, Town Councilors, Board Members, Commissioners, public employees and community volunteers who are worthy of recognition for significant contributions to the community; and
WHEREAS, the South Windsor Town Council formed a Naming of Public Lands and Buildings Sub-Committee to recognize exceptional cases of public service to the community but not to overtly politicize lands, parks, or buildings; and
WHEREAS, it is understood not every building, land, park, or open space should be named in honor of an individual
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the south Windsor Town Council hereby places a moratorium on the naming of public lands and buildings until such time as the Naming of Public Lands and Buildings Sub-Committee presents their selection in accordance with established policy; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council shall not consider naming the South Windsor Town Hall, for any person now or in the future, as it shall be a center of unified community activity and municipal governance held harmless from a political individual or group.
18. Adjournment
