March 20, 2023 Council Meetings
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Items 1 - 3 - 1. Call Meeting to Order
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Roll Coll
Items 1 - 3
1. Call Meeting to Order2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Roll Coll
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Item 4 - Mayor's Remarks
New Recruits at the PD
Item 4
Mayor's RemarksNew Recruits at the PD
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Item 5 - Adoption of Agenda
Item 5
Adoption of Agenda
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Item 6 - Communications and Reports from the Town Manager
Item 6
Communications and Reports from the Town Manager
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Item 7 - Public Input for Items on the Agenda
Public Input shall not exceed thirty (30) minutes.' When recognized by the Mayor, the speaker(s) shall approach the lectern, give their name and address. Speakers shall avoid personal attacks or impugning or alleging an improper motive to any person. The speaker(s) may address the Council on any item on the agenda. The speaker(s) shall limit their speaking time to five (5) minutes.
Item 7
Public Input for Items on the AgendaPublic Input shall not exceed thirty (30) minutes.' When recognized by the Mayor, the speaker(s) shall approach the lectern, give their name and address. Speakers shall avoid personal attacks or impugning or alleging an improper motive to any person. The speaker(s) may address the Council on any item on the agenda. The speaker(s) shall limit their speaking time to five (5) minutes.
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Item 8 - Approval of March 6,2023 Town Council Meeting Minutes
BE IT RESOLVED, that the South Windsor Town Council hereby approves the Minutes of the Regular Town Council Meeting OfMarch 6, 2023.
Item 8
Approval of March 6,2023 Town Council Meeting MinutesBE IT RESOLVED, that the South Windsor Town Council hereby approves the Minutes of the Regular Town Council Meeting OfMarch 6, 2023.
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Item 9 - Communication from Liaisons, Officers, and Boards Directly Responsible to Council
Item 9
Communication from Liaisons, Officers, and Boards Directly Responsible to Council
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Item 13A - Discussion Item: Transfer of $5,300 from the Contingency Account to the Human Services Administration Professional Account to cover mandated relocation expenditures (Andrea Confrancesco)
Item 13A
Discussion Item: Transfer of $5,300 from the Contingency Account to the Human Services Administration Professional Account to cover mandated relocation expenditures (Andrea Confrancesco)
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Item 13B - Discussion Item: Update on Veterans Memorial Park Tower and Emergency Communications Project (Fire Marshal Walter Summers)
Item 13B
Discussion Item: Update on Veterans Memorial Park Tower and Emergency Communications Project (Fire Marshal Walter Summers)
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Item 13C (Part 1 of 2) - Discussion Item: Amending the Ordinance that created the Social Justice & Racial Equity Commission
Item 13C (Part 1 of 2)
Discussion Item: Amending the Ordinance that created the Social Justice & Racial Equity Commission
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Item 13Q (Part 1 of 2) - Resolution authorizing the appropriation of $75,000 from the Capital Nonrecurring Funds account to the Wood Memorial Library & Museum STEAP grant account for HVAC upgrades
WHEREAS, the Town Council wishes to use $75,000 in Capital Non-Recurring funds to assist in paying for HVAC Upgrades at the Wood Memorial Library and Museum; and
WHEREAS, on November 16,2020 the Town Council approved a resolution accepting a grant in the amount of $ 149,000 HVAC upgrades to the for the Wood Memorial Library and Museum from the State Bond Commission; and
WHEREAS, on August 12th 2022 an opinion of probable cost was completed by the Design Engineering Firm estimating the cost of the project to be closer to $200,000; and
WHEREAS, these additional funds will help ensure that the project is completed as fully designed; and
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the South Windsor Town Council hereby authorizes the Town Manager, Michael Maniscalco to transfer $75,000 from the Capital Non-Recurring account to the Wood Memorial Library and Museum STEAP Grant account for HVAC upgrades to the Wood Memorial Library and Museum.
Item 13Q (Part 1 of 2)
Resolution authorizing the appropriation of $75,000 from the Capital Nonrecurring Funds account to the Wood Memorial Library & Museum STEAP grant account for HVAC upgradesWHEREAS, the Town Council wishes to use $75,000 in Capital Non-Recurring funds to assist in paying for HVAC Upgrades at the Wood Memorial Library and Museum; and
WHEREAS, on November 16,2020 the Town Council approved a resolution accepting a grant in the amount of $ 149,000 HVAC upgrades to the for the Wood Memorial Library and Museum from the State Bond Commission; and
WHEREAS, on August 12th 2022 an opinion of probable cost was completed by the Design Engineering Firm estimating the cost of the project to be closer to $200,000; and
WHEREAS, these additional funds will help ensure that the project is completed as fully designed; and
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the South Windsor Town Council hereby authorizes the Town Manager, Michael Maniscalco to transfer $75,000 from the Capital Non-Recurring account to the Wood Memorial Library and Museum STEAP Grant account for HVAC upgrades to the Wood Memorial Library and Museum.
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Item 13C (Part 2 of 2) - Discussion Item: Amending the Ordinance that created the Social Justice & Racial Equity Commission
Item 13C (Part 2 of 2)
Discussion Item: Amending the Ordinance that created the Social Justice & Racial Equity Commission
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Item 13D - Fiscal Year 2023/2024 General Government Budget Presentation (Town Manager, Michael Maniscalco)
Item 13D
Fiscal Year 2023/2024 General Government Budget Presentation (Town Manager, Michael Maniscalco)
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Item 13E - Resolution accepting the resignation of Dan Rezende (D) from the Park and Recreation Commission
BE IT RESOLVED, that the South Windsor Town Council hereby accepts, with regret, the resignation of Dan Rezende (D) from the Park and Recreation Commission effective March 8, 2023; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the South Windsor Town Council extends its thanks to Dan Rezende (D) for the time he has dedicated to serving his community by his membership on the Park and Recreation Commission.
Item 13E
Resolution accepting the resignation of Dan Rezende (D) from the Park and Recreation CommissionBE IT RESOLVED, that the South Windsor Town Council hereby accepts, with regret, the resignation of Dan Rezende (D) from the Park and Recreation Commission effective March 8, 2023; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the South Windsor Town Council extends its thanks to Dan Rezende (D) for the time he has dedicated to serving his community by his membership on the Park and Recreation Commission.
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Item 13F - Resolution accepting the resignation of Ashlie AUeyne (D) from the Social Justice & Racial Equity Commission
BE IT RESOLVED, that the South Windsor Town Council hereby accepts, with regret, the resignation of Ashlie AUeyne (D) from the Social Justice & Racial Equity Commission effective March 13, 2023; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the South Windsor Town Council extends its thanks to Ashlie Alleyne (D) for the time she has dedicated to serving her community by her membership on the Social Justice & Racial Equity Commission.
Item 13F
Resolution accepting the resignation of Ashlie AUeyne (D) from the Social Justice & Racial Equity CommissionBE IT RESOLVED, that the South Windsor Town Council hereby accepts, with regret, the resignation of Ashlie AUeyne (D) from the Social Justice & Racial Equity Commission effective March 13, 2023; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the South Windsor Town Council extends its thanks to Ashlie Alleyne (D) for the time she has dedicated to serving her community by her membership on the Social Justice & Racial Equity Commission.
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Item 13G - Resolution accepting the resignation of Shelley Solomon (D) from the Social Justice & Racial Equity Commission
BE IT RESOLVED, that the South Windsor Town Council hereby accepts, with regret, the resignation of Shelley Solomon (D) from the Social Justice & Racial Equity Commission effective March 13, 2023; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the South Windsor Town Council extends its thanks to Shelley Solomon (D) for the time she has dedicated to serving her community by her membership on the Social Justice & Racial Equity Commission.
Item 13G
Resolution accepting the resignation of Shelley Solomon (D) from the Social Justice & Racial Equity CommissionBE IT RESOLVED, that the South Windsor Town Council hereby accepts, with regret, the resignation of Shelley Solomon (D) from the Social Justice & Racial Equity Commission effective March 13, 2023; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the South Windsor Town Council extends its thanks to Shelley Solomon (D) for the time she has dedicated to serving her community by her membership on the Social Justice & Racial Equity Commission.
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Item 13H - Resolution accepting the resignation of Nancy Walsh (U) from the Social Justice &
Racial Equity Commission
BE IT RESOLVED, that the South Windsor Town Council hereby accepts, with regret, the resignation of Nancy Walsh (U) from the Social Justice & Racial Equity Commission effective March 14, 2023; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the South Windsor Town Council extends its thanks to Nancy Walsh (U) for the time she has dedicated to serving her community by her membership on the Social Justice & Racial Equity Commission.
Item 13H
Resolution accepting the resignation of Nancy Walsh (U) from the Social Justice &Racial Equity Commission
BE IT RESOLVED, that the South Windsor Town Council hereby accepts, with regret, the resignation of Nancy Walsh (U) from the Social Justice & Racial Equity Commission effective March 14, 2023; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the South Windsor Town Council extends its thanks to Nancy Walsh (U) for the time she has dedicated to serving her community by her membership on the Social Justice & Racial Equity Commission.
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Item 13I - Resolution accepting the resignation of Laurence Brown from the Energy Committee
BE IT RESOLVED, that the South Windsor Town Council hereby accepts, with regret, the resignation of Laurence Brown from the Energy Committee effective March 14, 2023; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the South Windsor Town Council extends its thanks to Laurence Brown for the time he has dedicated to serving Ms community by his membership on the Energy Committee.
Item 13I
Resolution accepting the resignation of Laurence Brown from the Energy CommitteeBE IT RESOLVED, that the South Windsor Town Council hereby accepts, with regret, the resignation of Laurence Brown from the Energy Committee effective March 14, 2023; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the South Windsor Town Council extends its thanks to Laurence Brown for the time he has dedicated to serving Ms community by his membership on the Energy Committee.
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Item 13J - Resolution amending the term end date of Louise Neary (D), a member of the
Economic Development Commission
WHEREAS, the South Windsor Town Council previously adopted a resolution appointing Louise Neary (D) as a member of the Economic Development Commission on December 7, 2020, which resolution stated an incorrect term end date.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the South Windsor Town Council hereby appoints Louise Neary (D) as a member of the Economic Development Commission for a term ending November 30, 2025.
Councilor Gamble
Item 13J
Resolution amending the term end date of Louise Neary (D), a member of theEconomic Development Commission
WHEREAS, the South Windsor Town Council previously adopted a resolution appointing Louise Neary (D) as a member of the Economic Development Commission on December 7, 2020, which resolution stated an incorrect term end date.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the South Windsor Town Council hereby appoints Louise Neary (D) as a member of the Economic Development Commission for a term ending November 30, 2025.
Councilor Gamble
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Item 13K - Resolution amending the term end date of Michael Buganski (R) an alternate of the
Economic Development Commission
WHEREAS, the South Windsor Town Council previously adopted a resolution appointing Michael Buganski (R) as an alternate on the Economic Development Commission on February 22, 2022, which resolution stated an incorrect term end date.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the South Windsor Town Council hereby appoints Michael Buganski (R) for a term ending November 30, 2023.
Item 13K
Resolution amending the term end date of Michael Buganski (R) an alternate of theEconomic Development Commission
WHEREAS, the South Windsor Town Council previously adopted a resolution appointing Michael Buganski (R) as an alternate on the Economic Development Commission on February 22, 2022, which resolution stated an incorrect term end date.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the South Windsor Town Council hereby appoints Michael Buganski (R) for a term ending November 30, 2023.
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Item 13L - Resolution reappointing ClifftonLarsonAllen as the Town Auditor for the Fiscal
year ending June 30,2023 at a fee of $65,000
BE IT RESOLVED, that the South Windsor Town Council hereby reappoints the firm of ClifftonLarsonAllen LLP of West Hartford, Connecticut, to audit the books and accounts of the Town of South Windsor, as provided in the General Statutes of the State of Connecticut; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the fee for said auditing services by ClifftonLarsonAllen LLP will be $65,000 for Fiscal Year ending June 30, 2023, for a term expiring December 31, 2023.
Item 13L
Resolution reappointing ClifftonLarsonAllen as the Town Auditor for the Fiscalyear ending June 30,2023 at a fee of $65,000
BE IT RESOLVED, that the South Windsor Town Council hereby reappoints the firm of ClifftonLarsonAllen LLP of West Hartford, Connecticut, to audit the books and accounts of the Town of South Windsor, as provided in the General Statutes of the State of Connecticut; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the fee for said auditing services by ClifftonLarsonAllen LLP will be $65,000 for Fiscal Year ending June 30, 2023, for a term expiring December 31, 2023.
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Item 13M - Resolution setting a time and place for a public hearing to receive citizen input on amending the Ordinance that created the Social Justice & Racial Equity Commission
BE IT RESOLVED, that the South Windsor Town Council hereby sets Monday, April 3 2023 at 8:15 p.m.. in the Council Chambers of the South Windsor Town Hall, 1540 Sullivan Avenue, South Windsor, Connecticut as the time and place for a Public Hearing to receive citizen input on amending the Ordinance that created the Social Justice & Racial Equity Commission.
Item 13M
Resolution setting a time and place for a public hearing to receive citizen input on amending the Ordinance that created the Social Justice & Racial Equity CommissionBE IT RESOLVED, that the South Windsor Town Council hereby sets Monday, April 3 2023 at 8:15 p.m.. in the Council Chambers of the South Windsor Town Hall, 1540 Sullivan Avenue, South Windsor, Connecticut as the time and place for a Public Hearing to receive citizen input on amending the Ordinance that created the Social Justice & Racial Equity Commission.
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Item 13N - Resolution setting a time and place for a public hearing to receive citizen input on the appropriation of $150,000 from the Capital Non-Recurring Account to the Philip R. Smith portable project account
BE IT RESOLVED, that the South Windsor Town Council hereby sets Monday, April 3, 2023 at 8:30 p.m.. in the Council Chambers of the South Windsor Town Hall, 1540 Sullivan Avenue, South Windsor, Connecticut as the time and place for a Public Hearing to receive citizen input on the appropriation of $150,000 from the Capital Non-recurring account to the Philip R. Smith portable project account.
Item 13N
Resolution setting a time and place for a public hearing to receive citizen input on the appropriation of $150,000 from the Capital Non-Recurring Account to the Philip R. Smith portable project accountBE IT RESOLVED, that the South Windsor Town Council hereby sets Monday, April 3, 2023 at 8:30 p.m.. in the Council Chambers of the South Windsor Town Hall, 1540 Sullivan Avenue, South Windsor, Connecticut as the time and place for a Public Hearing to receive citizen input on the appropriation of $150,000 from the Capital Non-recurring account to the Philip R. Smith portable project account.
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Item 13O - Resolution setting a time and place for a Public Hearing to receive citizen input on
the proposed General Government Budget for Fiscal year 2023/2024
BE IT RESOLVED, that the South Windsor Town Council hereby sets Monday. April 17, 2023 at 8:00 p.m., in the Council Chambers of the South Windsor Town Hall, 1540 Sullivan Avenue, South Windsor, Connecticut as the time and place for a Public Hearing to receive citizen input on the proposed General Government Budget for Fiscal Year 2023/2024.
Item 13O
Resolution setting a time and place for a Public Hearing to receive citizen input onthe proposed General Government Budget for Fiscal year 2023/2024
BE IT RESOLVED, that the South Windsor Town Council hereby sets Monday. April 17, 2023 at 8:00 p.m., in the Council Chambers of the South Windsor Town Hall, 1540 Sullivan Avenue, South Windsor, Connecticut as the time and place for a Public Hearing to receive citizen input on the proposed General Government Budget for Fiscal Year 2023/2024.
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Item 13P - Resolution approving the Fiscal Year 2023/2024 Budget Calendar
BE IT RESOLVED, that the South Windsor Town hereby approves the Fiscal Year 2023/2024 Budget Calendar, a copy of which is attached as exhibit A.
Item 13P
Resolution approving the Fiscal Year 2023/2024 Budget CalendarBE IT RESOLVED, that the South Windsor Town hereby approves the Fiscal Year 2023/2024 Budget Calendar, a copy of which is attached as exhibit A.
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Item 13Q (Part 2 of 2) - Public Input for Any Matter
Public Input for any other matter shall not exceed thirty (30) minutes. When recognized by the Mayor, the speaker(s) shall approach the lectern, give their name and address. Speakers shall avoid personal attacks or impugning or alleging an improper motive to any person. The speaker(s) may address the Council on any item. The speaker(s) shall limit their speaking time to five (5) minutes.
Item 13Q (Part 2 of 2)
Public Input for Any MatterPublic Input for any other matter shall not exceed thirty (30) minutes. When recognized by the Mayor, the speaker(s) shall approach the lectern, give their name and address. Speakers shall avoid personal attacks or impugning or alleging an improper motive to any person. The speaker(s) may address the Council on any item. The speaker(s) shall limit their speaking time to five (5) minutes.
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Item 16 - Communications from the Council
Item 16
Communications from the Council
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Items 17 & 18 - 17. Executive Session
(Please invite Town. Manager, Michael Maniscalco, Assistant Town Manager, Mrs, Perry and Assistant Town Manager, Mr. Roberts and any other appropriate personnel deemed necessary).
Purchase of property listed as 8 Collins Lane.
18. Adjournment
Items 17 & 18
17. Executive Session(Please invite Town. Manager, Michael Maniscalco, Assistant Town Manager, Mrs, Perry and Assistant Town Manager, Mr. Roberts and any other appropriate personnel deemed necessary).
Purchase of property listed as 8 Collins Lane.
18. Adjournment
