April 17, 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
Item 4
Mayor's Remarks
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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 - Adoption of Minutes of Previous Meetings
Approval of April 3,2023 Town Council Meeting Minutes
BE IT RESOLVED, that the South Windsor Town Council hereby approves the Minutes of the Regular Town Council Meeting of April 3,2023.
Item 8
Adoption of Minutes of Previous MeetingsApproval of April 3,2023 Town Council Meeting Minutes
BE IT RESOLVED, that the South Windsor Town Council hereby approves the Minutes of the Regular Town Council Meeting of April 3,2023.
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Item 9 - Communication from Liaisons, Officers, and Boards Directly Responsible to Counc
Item 9
Communication from Liaisons, Officers, and Boards Directly Responsible to Counc
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Item 10 - Reports from Committees
Item 10
Reports from Committees
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Item 13A (Part 1 of 3) - Discussion Item: General Government Budget
> Human Resources — page 59
> Planning Department — page 65
> Building Department — page 72
> Finance Department — page 76
> Town Clerk — page 89
> Public Works — page 144
Item 13A (Part 1 of 3)
Discussion Item: General Government Budget> Human Resources — page 59
> Planning Department — page 65
> Building Department — page 72
> Finance Department — page 76
> Town Clerk — page 89
> Public Works — page 144
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Public Hearing (Part 1 of 3) - Public Hearing to be held at 8:00pm to receive citizen input on the proposed General Government budget for the 2023/2024 Fiscal Year
Public Hearing (Part 1 of 3)
Public Hearing to be held at 8:00pm to receive citizen input on the proposed General Government budget for the 2023/2024 Fiscal Year
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Item 13A (Part 2 of 3) - Discussion Item: General Government Budget
> Human Resources — page 59
> Planning Department — page 65
> Building Department — page 72
> Finance Department — page 76
> Town Clerk — page 89
> Public Works — page 144
Item 13A (Part 2 of 3)
Discussion Item: General Government Budget> Human Resources — page 59
> Planning Department — page 65
> Building Department — page 72
> Finance Department — page 76
> Town Clerk — page 89
> Public Works — page 144
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Public Hearing (Part 2 of 3) - Public Hearing to be held at 8:15pm to receive citizen input on the amending the Ordinance that created the Social Justice and Racial Equity Commission
Public Hearing (Part 2 of 3)
Public Hearing to be held at 8:15pm to receive citizen input on the amending the Ordinance that created the Social Justice and Racial Equity Commission
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Item 13A (Part 3 of 3) - Discussion Item: General Government Budget
> Human Resources — page 59
> Planning Department — page 65
> Building Department — page 72
> Finance Department — page 76
> Town Clerk — page 89
> Public Works — page 144
Item 13A (Part 3 of 3)
Discussion Item: General Government Budget> Human Resources — page 59
> Planning Department — page 65
> Building Department — page 72
> Finance Department — page 76
> Town Clerk — page 89
> Public Works — page 144
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Public Hearing (Part 3 of 3) - Public Hearing to be held at 8:00pm to receive citizen input on the proposed General Government budget for the 2023/2024 Fiscal Year
Public Hearing (Part 3 of 3)
Public Hearing to be held at 8:00pm to receive citizen input on the proposed General Government budget for the 2023/2024 Fiscal Year
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Item 13B - Discussion Item: Blight lien at 1021 Main Street
Item 13B
Discussion Item: Blight lien at 1021 Main Street
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Item 13C - Councilor Lopez
Resolution approving of five (5) tax refunds totaling $3,902.06
BE IT RESOLVED, that the South Windsor Town Council hereby approves a refund of taxes to five (5) South Windsor Taxpayers, the total of said refunds being $3,902.06 and as more fully described on attachment exhibit A.
Item 13C
Councilor LopezResolution approving of five (5) tax refunds totaling $3,902.06
BE IT RESOLVED, that the South Windsor Town Council hereby approves a refund of taxes to five (5) South Windsor Taxpayers, the total of said refunds being $3,902.06 and as more fully described on attachment exhibit A.
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Item 13D - Councilor Kozikowski
Resolution opting out of Parking Requirement for multi-family developments of Section 6 of Public Act 21-29
WHEREAS, the State of Connecticut recently adopted Public Act 21-29 which modified Section 8-2 of the General Statutes to establish specific provisions limiting the number of parking spaces that can be required through the zoning regulations for multi-family developments to (1) one per studio/one-bedroom units and two (2) for larger units; and
WHEREAS, unless a municipality affirmatively votes to opt out therefrom, local zoning regulations would be required to adherer to the PA 21-29 provisions regarding parking requirements; and
WHEREAS, the Planmng and Zoning Commission has reviewed their parking requirements and have found them to be similar; and
WHEREAS, the Planning and Zoning Commission desires to retain local zoning control over the parking requirements commenting there are different needs in suburban communities and efforts are made with developers to minimize on-site parking; and
WHEREAS, the Planning and Zoning Commission held a public hearing on February 14th 2023 and voted 6-1 on March 7th 2023 to opt out of the parking requirements; and
WHEREAS, the South Windsor Town Council hereby recognizes the recent regulation review of parking; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Council opts out of the parking requirements of Sections 8-2, of the Connecticut General Statutes, as amended by the applicable provisions of PA 21-29.
Item 13D
Councilor KozikowskiResolution opting out of Parking Requirement for multi-family developments of Section 6 of Public Act 21-29
WHEREAS, the State of Connecticut recently adopted Public Act 21-29 which modified Section 8-2 of the General Statutes to establish specific provisions limiting the number of parking spaces that can be required through the zoning regulations for multi-family developments to (1) one per studio/one-bedroom units and two (2) for larger units; and
WHEREAS, unless a municipality affirmatively votes to opt out therefrom, local zoning regulations would be required to adherer to the PA 21-29 provisions regarding parking requirements; and
WHEREAS, the Planmng and Zoning Commission has reviewed their parking requirements and have found them to be similar; and
WHEREAS, the Planning and Zoning Commission desires to retain local zoning control over the parking requirements commenting there are different needs in suburban communities and efforts are made with developers to minimize on-site parking; and
WHEREAS, the Planning and Zoning Commission held a public hearing on February 14th 2023 and voted 6-1 on March 7th 2023 to opt out of the parking requirements; and
WHEREAS, the South Windsor Town Council hereby recognizes the recent regulation review of parking; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Council opts out of the parking requirements of Sections 8-2, of the Connecticut General Statutes, as amended by the applicable provisions of PA 21-29.
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Item 13E - Councilor Kozikowski
Resolution adopting the updated Open Space Task Force Master Plan
WHEREAS, the Open Space Task Force has been charged by the Town Council with the task of preparing an Open Space Master Plan for the Town; and
WHEREAS, the Open Space Task Force has prepared such a Master Plan; and
WHEREAS, the Open Space Task Force revised and updated the original plan to reflect recent property acquisitions, and revised and added to the priority property list.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the South Windsor Town Council hereby adopts the Task Force's revised Open Space Master Plan as the official open space plan for the Town of South Windsor, with the condition that the Town will not pursue the purchase of any property in the Master Plan unless the property owner has voluntarily demonstrated an intent that the property become part of the Open Space Program, except for situations meeting the requirements of an eminent domain taking.
Item 13E
Councilor KozikowskiResolution adopting the updated Open Space Task Force Master Plan
WHEREAS, the Open Space Task Force has been charged by the Town Council with the task of preparing an Open Space Master Plan for the Town; and
WHEREAS, the Open Space Task Force has prepared such a Master Plan; and
WHEREAS, the Open Space Task Force revised and updated the original plan to reflect recent property acquisitions, and revised and added to the priority property list.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the South Windsor Town Council hereby adopts the Task Force's revised Open Space Master Plan as the official open space plan for the Town of South Windsor, with the condition that the Town will not pursue the purchase of any property in the Master Plan unless the property owner has voluntarily demonstrated an intent that the property become part of the Open Space Program, except for situations meeting the requirements of an eminent domain taking.
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Item 13F - (Deputy Mayor King)
Resolution regarding an easement to the Connecticut Water Company at 725
Sullivan Avenue
WHEREAS, the Connecticut Water Company has requested an easement of 900 square feet on Town property at 725 Sullivan Avenue to install a Pressure Regulating Valve (PRV) for their water main; and
WHEREAS, the South Windsor Town Council supports the Connecticut Water Company and their efforts to improve their water mains, and thinks it is in the Town's best interest to provide a Permanent Easement of 900 square feet to The Connecticut Water Company for the purpose of installing and utilizing a Pressure Regulating Valve (PRV) in an underground vault, with electrical controls and appurtenances, on Town property located at 725 Sullivan Avenue, South Windsor, Connecticut, and
WHEREAS, this easement will not impede future development of this site, and
WHEREAS, the appraised value of the Permanent Easement is $1,500 which will be payable to the Town of South Windsor in consideration for this easement; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the South Windsor Town Council hereby approves of the granting of an Easement to The Connecticut Water Company on Town property at 725 Sullivan Avenue and authorizes Michael Maniscalco, the Town Manager to execute said easement.
Item 13F
(Deputy Mayor King)Resolution regarding an easement to the Connecticut Water Company at 725
Sullivan Avenue
WHEREAS, the Connecticut Water Company has requested an easement of 900 square feet on Town property at 725 Sullivan Avenue to install a Pressure Regulating Valve (PRV) for their water main; and
WHEREAS, the South Windsor Town Council supports the Connecticut Water Company and their efforts to improve their water mains, and thinks it is in the Town's best interest to provide a Permanent Easement of 900 square feet to The Connecticut Water Company for the purpose of installing and utilizing a Pressure Regulating Valve (PRV) in an underground vault, with electrical controls and appurtenances, on Town property located at 725 Sullivan Avenue, South Windsor, Connecticut, and
WHEREAS, this easement will not impede future development of this site, and
WHEREAS, the appraised value of the Permanent Easement is $1,500 which will be payable to the Town of South Windsor in consideration for this easement; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the South Windsor Town Council hereby approves of the granting of an Easement to The Connecticut Water Company on Town property at 725 Sullivan Avenue and authorizes Michael Maniscalco, the Town Manager to execute said easement.
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Item 14 - Councilor Evans Passage of Ordinance
Resolution adopting the amendments to the Ordinance that created the Social Justice & Racial Equity Commission
BE IT RESOLVED, that the South Windsor Town Council hereby adopts the amendments to the Ordinance that created the Social Justice & Racial Equity Commission, shown in exhibit B.
Item 14
Councilor Evans Passage of OrdinanceResolution adopting the amendments to the Ordinance that created the Social Justice & Racial Equity Commission
BE IT RESOLVED, that the South Windsor Town Council hereby adopts the amendments to the Ordinance that created the Social Justice & Racial Equity Commission, shown in exhibit B.
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Item 15 - 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 15
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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Items 16 & 18 - 16. Communications from the Council
18. Adjournment
Items 16 & 18
16. Communications from the Council18. Adjournment
