Items 1 - 4

1. Call Meeting to Order
2. Prayer: Councilor Mary Justine Hockenberrv
3. Pledge of Allegiance
4. Roll Call

Item 5

Communications and Reports from Town Manager

Item 6

Public Input (Items Not on the Agenda)

Public Hearing

There is a Public Hearing scheduled at 8:00 p.m. to receive citizen input on an application for the Fiscal Year 2018 Community Development Block Grant Program for Public Housing Modernization at Wapping Mews.

Item 7

Adoption of Minutes of Previous Meetings
(Councilor Pendleton)

BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby approves the Minutes of the following Town Council Meetings: Joint Work Session Minutes (Town Council and Board of Education) of March 20, 2018; and Regular Meeting Minutes of March 19, 2018.

Item 9

Communications from Liaisons, Officers, and Boards Directly Responsible to Council

Item 10

Reports from Standing Committees

Item 11

Reports of Temporary Committees

Item 12

Public Participation (Items on the Agenda)

Item 15H

Resolution Authorizing Town Manager, Matthew B. Galligan to Participate in a Small Cities Block Grant Application Process
(Councilor Hockenberrv)
WHEREAS, Federal monies are available under the Connecticut Small Cities Community Development Block Grant Program, administered by the State of Connecticut, Department of Housing pursuant to Public Law 93-3 83, as amended; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Chapter 127c, an Part VI of Chapter 130 of the Connecticut General Statutes, the Commissioner of Housing is authorized to disburse such Federal monies to local municipalities; and
WHEREAS, it is desirable and in the public interest that the Town of South Windsor make application to the State for $800,000 in order to undertake a Small Cities Community Development Program and to execute an Assistance Agreement therefore, should one be offered
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE South Windsor Town Council:
1. That it is cognizant of the conditions and prerequisites for State
Assistance imposed by Part VI of Chapter 130 of The Connecticut General Statutes; and
2. That the filing of an application by the Town of South Windsor in an
amount not to exceed $800,000 is hereby approved, and that Matthew B. Galligan, the Town Manager of the Town of South Windsor is hereby authorized and directed to file such Application with the Commissioner of the Department of Housing, to provide such additional information, to execute such other documents as may be required by the Commissioner, to execute an Assistance Agreement with the State of Connecticut for State financial assistance if such an Agreement is offered, to execute any amendments, rescissions, and revisions thereto, and to act as the authorized representative of the Town of South Windsor.

Item 15C

Resolution Referring the Proposed Purchase of Development Rights for 49.7 (+ or -) Acres on the easterly side of Main Street and southerly side of Pleasant Valley Road to the Planning & Zoning Commission Pursuant to Section 8-24 of the Connecticut General Statutes
(Councilor Pendleton)
WHEREAS, any plan to use Town funds to acquire development rights must first be submitted to the South Windsor Planning & Zoning Commission for a report pursuant to Section 8-24 of the Connecticut General Statutes
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby refers the proposed purchase of development rights for 49.7 (+ or -) acres on the easterly side of Main Street and southerly side of Pleasant Valley Road to the Planning & Zoning Commission pursuant to Section 8-24 of the Connecticut General Statutes.

Item 15A

Resolution Accepting the Naming of Public Lands and Buildings Sub-Committee's Recommendation to Name the Open Space on Sand Hill Road and Nevers Road (sledding hill) in Honor of Porter Collins
(Councilor Maneelev)
WHEREAS, the Naming of Public Lands and Buildings Sub-Committee met on Monday, March 19, 2018 and discussed naming the sledding hill (open space on Sand Hill Road and Nevers Road) in honor of Porter Collins; and
WHERAS, the Sub-Committee voted unanimously to recommend to the Town Council that the open space on Sand Hill Road and Nevers Road (sledding hill) be named in honor of Porter Collins
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby accepts the Naming of Public Lands and Buildings Sub-Committee recommendation to name the open space on Sand Hill road and Nevers Road after Porter Collins; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the open space will be called "Porter's Hill".

Consent Agenda

13. Consent Agenda

(Councilor Hockenberrv)
[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.]

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, Public Petitions, Public Participation and Public Input/Participation of each Public Meeting, as follows:
Item #5:
Communications and Reports from Town Manager - This segment of the meeting shall not exceed twenty (20) minutes, unless extended by a majority consent of the Council present.
Item #6:
Public Input - A segment of up to twenty (20) minutes (which may be extended by the Mayor with consent of the Council) is set aside to hear from the public on any matter not on the agenda. Speaker(s) generally are to limit their comments to three (3) minutes each, and shall avoid personalities or impugning of improper motive to any person.
Item #8:
Public Petitions - A South Windsor Resident or Taxpayer may petition the Council to submit a new item on the agenda as described in Section 312 of the Town Charter.
Item #12:
Public Participation - A segment of up to twenty (20) minutes (which may be extended by the Mayor with consent of the Council) is set aside to hear from the public on any matter on the agenda. Speaker(s) generally are to limit their comments to three (3) minutes each, and shall avoid personalities or impugning or improper motive to any person.
Item #17:
Public Input/Participation - A segment of up to ten (10) minutes (which may be extended by the Mayor with consent of the Council) is set aside to hear from the public on any matter. Speaker(s) generally are to limit their comments to three (3) minutes each, and shall avoid personalities or impugning or improper motive to any person.

13. Consent Agenda (Continued)
Motion to approve Agenda Items 14. A. (*) through 14. D. (*) as the Consent Agenda. (Please read dark headings, only, on Consent Agenda Items.)

14. Unfinished Business

B. Resolution Appointing Karell Rose (D) to the Human Relations Commission
(Councilor Hockenberrv)
BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby appoints Karell Rose (D) to the Human Relations Commission for a term ending November 30, 2020 to fill the expired term of Nilofer Haider.
*C. Resolution Appointing Michael Pare (D) to the Human Relations Commission
(Councilor Hockenberrv)
BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby appoints Michael Pare (D) to the Human Relations Commission for a term ending November 30, 2018 to fill the unexpired term of Charles Margolis.
*D. Resolution Appointing Lloxci A. Lopez (D) to the Human Relations Commission
(Councilor Hockenberrv)
BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby appoints Lloxci A. Lopez (D) to the Human Relations Commission for a term ending November 30, 2020 to fill an expired vacancy (previously Linda Jeski).

Item 14A

Resolution Reappointing Ritu Goel (D) to the Human Relations Commission
(Councilor Hockenberrv)
BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby reappoints Ritu Goel (D) to the Human Relations Commission for a term ending November 30, 2020.

Item 15B

Resolution Setting a Time and Place for a Public Hearing to Receive Citizen Input on an Amendment to Ordinance #212, an Ordinance Authorizing the Acquisition of Open Space
(Deputy Mayor Paterna)

BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby sets Monday, April 16, 2018. 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 an amendment to Ordinance #212, an Ordinance Authorizing the Acquisition of Open Space, as shown in attached, Exhibit A

Item 15D

Resolution Setting a Time and Place for a Public Hearing to Receive Citizen Input on the Proposed General Government Budget for Fiscal Year 2018/2019
(Councilor Rilev)

BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby sets Monday, April 16, 2018. 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 proposed General Government Budget for Fiscal Year 2018/2019.

Item 15E

Resolution Appointing McGivney, Kluger & Cook, P.C. as Town Attorney and Postponing Consideration of this Motion until the Town Council's Next Regularly Scheduled Meeting
(Councilor Snvder)
BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council appoints McGivney, Kluger & Cook, P.C. to the position of Town Attorney for the Town of South Windsor; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this appointment will be in accordance to Chapter 5, Section 501 of the Town Charter, and in accordance with the terms agreed to by the Town Council, and postpones consideration of this motion until the Town Council's next regularly scheduled meeting.

Item 15F

Resolution Amending a Previously Approved Resolution from the February 20, 2018 Town Council Meeting - Resolution Supporting Participation in the Sustainable Connecticut Municipal Certification Program
(Councilor Glickman)

WHEREAS, the South Windsor Town Council previously adopted a Resolution supporting participation in the Sustainable Connecticut Municipal Certification Program on February 20, 2018, which resolution omitted to appoint one member of the Economic Development Commission; and

WHEREAS, the South Windsor Town Council hereby amends the said prior Resolution and it is restated in its entirety as follows:

WHEREAS, Sustainable CT is a comprehensive, statewide, action-oriented voluntary certification program, built by and for municipalities, with the vision that: Sustainable CT communities strive to be thriving, resilient, collaborative, and forward-looking. They build community and local economy. They equitably promote the health and well-being of current and future residents. And they respect the finite capacity of the natural environment, and

WHEREAS, Sustainable CT is designed to boost local economies, help municipal operations become more efficient, reduce operating costs, and provide grants and additional support to municipalities; and
WHEREAS, the first meeting of the Sustainability Advisory Committee must be held within 90 days of passing this resolution, and the Sustainability Team shall meet as frequently as needed, but no less than quarterly, and will report quarterly to the Town Council

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that South Windsor Town Council hereby authorizes South Windsor Director of Planning to serve as South Windsor's Sustainable CT contact person for the Sustainable CT Municipal Certification process and authorizes this person to complete Municipal Registration on behalf of South Windsor; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that to focus attention and effort within South Windsor on matters of sustainability, and in order to promote the Town Council local initiatives and actions toward Sustainable CT Municipal Certification, South Windsor Town Council establishes a Permanent Sustainability Advisory Committee to consist of: Director of Planning or designee, Director of Parks & Recreation or designee, Director of Public Works or designee, one member of the Agricultural Land Preservation Advisory Commission, one member of the Open Space Task Force, one member of the Energy Committee, one member of the Economic Development Commission, and two Town Councilors who will be appointed by the Mayor; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Sustainability Committee shall also provide an annual report to the South Windsor Town Council on the progress of its activities toward Sustainable CT certification, with reports and presentations made publicly available; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that South Windsor embraces an on-going process of working toward greater sustainability, by selecting which actions it chooses to pursue, from the voluntary menu of actions provided by Sustainable CT.

Item 15G

Resolution Approving a Refund of Property Taxes to Twenty-Two (22)
South Windsor Taxpayers
(Councilor Maneelev)
BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby approves a
refund of property taxes to twenty-two (22) South Windsor Taxpayers, the
total of said refunds being $9,058.30.

Item 15I

Resolution Approving a Transfer of $5,000.00 from the Contingency Account to the Wood Memorial Account
(Councilor Rilev)

BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby approves a transfer of $5,000.00 from the Contingency Account to the Wood Memorial Library Account to cover costs associated with the Wood Memorial Library budget.

Item 15J

Resolution Approving a Transfer of $4,000.00 from the Contingency Account to the Cemetery Association Account
(Deputy Mayor Paterna)

BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby approves a transfer of $4,000.00 from the Contingency Account to the Cemetery Association Account to cover costs associated with the Cemetery Association budget.

Item 15K

Discussion Item: Referendum for $15,000,000 for Infrastructure {requested by Mayor Anwar)

Item 16A

Resolution Adopting the Establishment of an Ordinance - Solicitation of Charitable Funds on Behalf of Veterans
(Councilor Pendleton)

BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby adopts the establishment of an Ordinance - Solicitation of Charitable Funds on behalf of Veterans, as shown in attached Exhibit B.

Items 18 & 20

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.]

20. Adjournment