November 16, 2020 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 - 5- Adoption of Agenda(Councilor Lydecker)
Item 5
5- Adoption of Agenda(Councilor Lydecker)
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Item 6 - 6. Communications and Reports from Town Manager
Item 6
6. Communications and Reports from Town Manager
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Item 7 - 7. Public Input The public is welcome to email comments to TownCouncilComments@southwindsor-ct.gov. Town Council members will not respond to any public comments/questions.
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7. Public Input The public is welcome to email comments to TownCouncilComments@southwindsor-ct.gov. Town Council members will not respond to any public comments/questions.
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Item 8 - 8. Adoption of Minutes of Previous Meetings (Deputy Mayor Pendleton) BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby approves the Minutes of the following Town Council Meeting: Regular Meeting Minutes of October 19. 2020.
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8. Adoption of Minutes of Previous Meetings (Deputy Mayor Pendleton) BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby approves the Minutes of the following Town Council Meeting: Regular Meeting Minutes of October 19. 2020.
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Item 9 - 9. Communications from Liaisons, Officers, and Boards Directly Responsible to Council (Communications can be emailed to TownCouncilComments@southwindsor-ct.gov)
Item 9
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 - 10. Reports from Committees (Committee Reports can be emailed to TownCouncilComments@southwindsor-ct.gov)
Item 10
10. Reports from Committees (Committee Reports can be emailed to TownCouncilComments@southwindsor-ct.gov)
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Consent Agenda - 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
(Councilor Delnicki)
Motion to Approve Agenda Items 11.a.A. as a First Reading on the Consent
Agenda
A. Resolution Appointing Dan Katzbek (R) an Alternate to the Inland Wetlands Agency/Conservation 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 Dan Katzbek (R) an Alternate to the Inland Wetlands Agency/Conservation Commission for a term ending December 1, 2023, to fill an expired vacancy and postpones consideration of this motion until the Town Council's next regularly scheduled meeting.
(Councilor Lopez)
Motion to Approve Agenda Items 11.a.B through 11.a.K. as a First Reading on the
Consent Agenda.
B. Resolution Reappointing John Blondin (D) to the Inland Wetlands Agency/Conservation 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 reappoints John Blondin (D) to the Inland Wetlands Agency/Conservation Commission for a term ending December 1, 2024, and postpones consideration of this motion until the Town Council's next regularly scheduled meeting.C. Resolution Reappointing Steven King, Jr. (D) an Alternate to the Inland Wetlands Agency/Conservation 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 reappoints Steven King, Jr. (D) an Alternate to the Inland Wetlands Agency/Conservation Commission for a term ending December 1, 2024, and postpones consideration of this motion until the Town Council's next regularly scheduled meeting.
D. Resolution Reappointing Paul Cote (D) to the Inland Wetlands Agency/Conservation 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 reappoints Paul Cote (D) to the Inland Wetlands Agency/Conservation Commission for a term ending December 1, 2024, and postpones consideration of this motion until the Town Council's next regularly scheduled meeting.
E. Resolution Reappointing Gary Pitcock (D) to the Greater Hartford Transit District 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 reappoints Gary Pitcock (D) to the Greater Hartford Transit District for a term ending December 12, 2024, and postpones consideration of this motion until the Town Council's next regularly scheduled meeting.
F. Resolution Reappointing Elizabeth Kuehnel (D) to the Personnel Board of Appeals 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 reappoints Elizabeth Kuehnel (D) to the Personnel Board of Appeals for a term ending November 30, 2023, and postpones consideration of this motion until the Town Council's next regularly scheduled meeting.G. Resolution Reappointing Stephen Wagner (D) to the Water Pollution Control Authority 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 reappoints Stephen Wagner (D) to the Water Pollution Control Authority for a term ending November 30, 2024, and postpones consideration of this motion until the Town Council's next regularly scheduled meeting.
H. Resolution Reappointing Linda Jeski (D) to the Human Relations 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 reappoints Linda Jeski (D) to the Human Relations Commission for a term ending November 30, 2023, and postpones consideration of this motion until the Town Council's next regularly scheduled meeting.
I. Resolution Reappointing Louise Neary (D) to the Economic Development 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 reappoints Louise Neary (D) to the Economic Development Commission for a term ending November 30, 2024, and postpones consideration of this motion until the Town Council's next regularly scheduled meeting.
J. Resolution Reappointing Karrell Rose (D) to the Human Relations 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 reappoints Karrell Rose (D) to the Human Relations Commission for a term ending November 30, 2023, and postpones consideration of this motion until the Town Council's next regularly scheduled meeting.K. Resolution Appointing David Basile (D) an Alternate to the Zoning Board of Appeals 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 David Basile (D) an Alternate to the Zoning Board of Appeals for a term ending November 30, 2021, to fill an unexpired vacancy and postpones consideration of this motion until the Town Council's next regularly scheduled meeting.
b. Second Reading None
c. Miscellaneous None
Consent Agenda
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
(Councilor Delnicki)
Motion to Approve Agenda Items 11.a.A. as a First Reading on the Consent
Agenda
A. Resolution Appointing Dan Katzbek (R) an Alternate to the Inland Wetlands Agency/Conservation 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 Dan Katzbek (R) an Alternate to the Inland Wetlands Agency/Conservation Commission for a term ending December 1, 2023, to fill an expired vacancy and postpones consideration of this motion until the Town Council's next regularly scheduled meeting.
(Councilor Lopez)
Motion to Approve Agenda Items 11.a.B through 11.a.K. as a First Reading on the
Consent Agenda.
B. Resolution Reappointing John Blondin (D) to the Inland Wetlands Agency/Conservation 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 reappoints John Blondin (D) to the Inland Wetlands Agency/Conservation Commission for a term ending December 1, 2024, and postpones consideration of this motion until the Town Council's next regularly scheduled meeting.C. Resolution Reappointing Steven King, Jr. (D) an Alternate to the Inland Wetlands Agency/Conservation 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 reappoints Steven King, Jr. (D) an Alternate to the Inland Wetlands Agency/Conservation Commission for a term ending December 1, 2024, and postpones consideration of this motion until the Town Council's next regularly scheduled meeting.
D. Resolution Reappointing Paul Cote (D) to the Inland Wetlands Agency/Conservation 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 reappoints Paul Cote (D) to the Inland Wetlands Agency/Conservation Commission for a term ending December 1, 2024, and postpones consideration of this motion until the Town Council's next regularly scheduled meeting.
E. Resolution Reappointing Gary Pitcock (D) to the Greater Hartford Transit District 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 reappoints Gary Pitcock (D) to the Greater Hartford Transit District for a term ending December 12, 2024, and postpones consideration of this motion until the Town Council's next regularly scheduled meeting.
F. Resolution Reappointing Elizabeth Kuehnel (D) to the Personnel Board of Appeals 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 reappoints Elizabeth Kuehnel (D) to the Personnel Board of Appeals for a term ending November 30, 2023, and postpones consideration of this motion until the Town Council's next regularly scheduled meeting.G. Resolution Reappointing Stephen Wagner (D) to the Water Pollution Control Authority 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 reappoints Stephen Wagner (D) to the Water Pollution Control Authority for a term ending November 30, 2024, and postpones consideration of this motion until the Town Council's next regularly scheduled meeting.
H. Resolution Reappointing Linda Jeski (D) to the Human Relations 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 reappoints Linda Jeski (D) to the Human Relations Commission for a term ending November 30, 2023, and postpones consideration of this motion until the Town Council's next regularly scheduled meeting.
I. Resolution Reappointing Louise Neary (D) to the Economic Development 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 reappoints Louise Neary (D) to the Economic Development Commission for a term ending November 30, 2024, and postpones consideration of this motion until the Town Council's next regularly scheduled meeting.
J. Resolution Reappointing Karrell Rose (D) to the Human Relations 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 reappoints Karrell Rose (D) to the Human Relations Commission for a term ending November 30, 2023, and postpones consideration of this motion until the Town Council's next regularly scheduled meeting.K. Resolution Appointing David Basile (D) an Alternate to the Zoning Board of Appeals 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 David Basile (D) an Alternate to the Zoning Board of Appeals for a term ending November 30, 2021, to fill an unexpired vacancy and postpones consideration of this motion until the Town Council's next regularly scheduled meeting.
b. Second Reading None
c. Miscellaneous None
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Item 13A - New Business A. Discussion Item: Problem with the Tabulator at Philip R. Smith Elementary School at the Election held on November 3, 2020 (requested by Councilor Delnicki) (Sue Larsen, Registrar; and Sue Burnham, Registrar to be present)
Item 13A
New Business A. Discussion Item: Problem with the Tabulator at Philip R. Smith Elementary School at the Election held on November 3, 2020 (requested by Councilor Delnicki) (Sue Larsen, Registrar; and Sue Burnham, Registrar to be present)
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Item 13B - Resolution Authorizing the Town Manager to Enter into an Agreement with the State of Connecticut
(Councilor Hockenberrv)
WHEREAS, the South Windsor Town Council is cognizant of the conditions and prerequisites for the state financial assistance imposed by The Department of Economic and Community Development, State of Connecticut, (An EqualWHEREAS, at the July 21, 2020 meeting of the State Bond Commission, funds were allocated to provide a grant-in-aid to the Town of South Windsor to assist with repairs to the parking lot at Union District School/Wood Memorial Library & Museum in the amount of $100,000; and
WHEREAS, at the September 29, 2020 meeting of the State Bond Commission, funds were re-allocated to provide a grant-in-aid to the Town of South Windsor to assist with HVAC upgrades to the Wood Memorial Library & Museum with an additional $49,000; and
WHEREAS, the total approved financial assistance from the State Bond Commission for Wood Memorial Library & Museum is $149,000, which will be used for the upgrades to the HVAC system
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby accepts a grant in the amount of $149,000 from the State of Connecticut and authorizes Michael Maniscaico, Town Manager, to sign and execute any and all agreements and documents necessary on behalf of the Town of South Windsor.
Item 13B
Resolution Authorizing the Town Manager to Enter into an Agreement with the State of Connecticut(Councilor Hockenberrv)
WHEREAS, the South Windsor Town Council is cognizant of the conditions and prerequisites for the state financial assistance imposed by The Department of Economic and Community Development, State of Connecticut, (An EqualWHEREAS, at the July 21, 2020 meeting of the State Bond Commission, funds were allocated to provide a grant-in-aid to the Town of South Windsor to assist with repairs to the parking lot at Union District School/Wood Memorial Library & Museum in the amount of $100,000; and
WHEREAS, at the September 29, 2020 meeting of the State Bond Commission, funds were re-allocated to provide a grant-in-aid to the Town of South Windsor to assist with HVAC upgrades to the Wood Memorial Library & Museum with an additional $49,000; and
WHEREAS, the total approved financial assistance from the State Bond Commission for Wood Memorial Library & Museum is $149,000, which will be used for the upgrades to the HVAC system
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby accepts a grant in the amount of $149,000 from the State of Connecticut and authorizes Michael Maniscaico, Town Manager, to sign and execute any and all agreements and documents necessary on behalf of the Town of South Windsor.
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Item 13C - Resolution Authorizing the Town Manager to Enter into an Agreement with the State of Connecticut for a STEAP Grant
(Councilor Snyder)
WHEREAS, the Town of South Windsor has been awarded a grant in the amount of $92,900.84 through the 2020 Small Town Economic Assistance Program (STEAP) for Emergency Notification Message Boards
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby accepts the STEAP Grant in the amount of $92,900.84 for Emergency Notification Message Boards; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council authorizes Town Manager Michael Maniscaico to sign and execute any and all agreements and documents necessary on behalf of the Town of South Windsor.
Item 13C
Resolution Authorizing the Town Manager to Enter into an Agreement with the State of Connecticut for a STEAP Grant(Councilor Snyder)
WHEREAS, the Town of South Windsor has been awarded a grant in the amount of $92,900.84 through the 2020 Small Town Economic Assistance Program (STEAP) for Emergency Notification Message Boards
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby accepts the STEAP Grant in the amount of $92,900.84 for Emergency Notification Message Boards; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council authorizes Town Manager Michael Maniscaico to sign and execute any and all agreements and documents necessary on behalf of the Town of South Windsor.
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Item 13D (Part 1 of 2) - Resolution Approving the 2021 Town Council Meeting Schedule
(Councilor Evans)
BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby approves the 2021 Town Council Meeting Schedule, as shown in attached Exhibit A.
Item 13D (Part 1 of 2)
Resolution Approving the 2021 Town Council Meeting Schedule(Councilor Evans)
BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby approves the 2021 Town Council Meeting Schedule, as shown in attached Exhibit A.
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Public Hearing - Notice is hereby given that the South Windsor Town Council has set Monday, November 16, 2020, at 8:00 p.m., as the time to hold a Virtual Public Hearing to receive citizen input on an appropriation of $14,200 from the Captial and Non-Recurring Expenditure Account to fund engineering services, preparation and processing of bid documents, and construction inspection services for the Emergency Standby Generator Replacement at Fire Headquarters. The public is welcome to email comments to TownCouncilComments@southwindsor-ct.gov.
Public Hearing
Notice is hereby given that the South Windsor Town Council has set Monday, November 16, 2020, at 8:00 p.m., as the time to hold a Virtual Public Hearing to receive citizen input on an appropriation of $14,200 from the Captial and Non-Recurring Expenditure Account to fund engineering services, preparation and processing of bid documents, and construction inspection services for the Emergency Standby Generator Replacement at Fire Headquarters. The public is welcome to email comments to TownCouncilComments@southwindsor-ct.gov.
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Item 13D (Part 2 of 2) - Resolution Approving the 2021 Town Council Meeting Schedule
(Councilor Evans)
BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby approves the 2021 Town Council Meeting Schedule, as shown in attached Exhibit A.
Item 13D (Part 2 of 2)
Resolution Approving the 2021 Town Council Meeting Schedule(Councilor Evans)
BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby approves the 2021 Town Council Meeting Schedule, as shown in attached Exhibit A.
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Item 13E - E. Resolution Appropriating $14,200 from the Capital and Non-Recurring Expenditure Account
(Councilor Maneelev)
BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council, having conducted the required Public Hearing at 8:00 p.m. on November 16, 2020, hereby approves the appropriation of $14,200 from the Capital and Non-Recurring Expenditure Account to fund engineering services, preparation and processing of bid documents, and construction inspection services for the Emergency Standby Generator Replacement at Fire Headquarters.
Item 13E
E. Resolution Appropriating $14,200 from the Capital and Non-Recurring Expenditure Account(Councilor Maneelev)
BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council, having conducted the required Public Hearing at 8:00 p.m. on November 16, 2020, hereby approves the appropriation of $14,200 from the Capital and Non-Recurring Expenditure Account to fund engineering services, preparation and processing of bid documents, and construction inspection services for the Emergency Standby Generator Replacement at Fire Headquarters.
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Item 13F - F. Resolution Approving a Refund of Taxes to Ninety-Eight (98) South Windsor Taxpayers
(Deputy Mayor Pendleton)
BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby approves a refund of property taxes to ninety-eight (98) South Windsor Taxpayers, the total of said refunds being $23,595.29 and as more fully described on attached Exhibit B.
Item 13F
F. Resolution Approving a Refund of Taxes to Ninety-Eight (98) South Windsor Taxpayers(Deputy Mayor Pendleton)
BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby approves a refund of property taxes to ninety-eight (98) South Windsor Taxpayers, the total of said refunds being $23,595.29 and as more fully described on attached Exhibit B.
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Item 13G - G. Resolution Approving a Refund of Taxes to Nineteen (19) South Windsor Taxpayers
(Councilor Lydecker)
BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby approves a refund of property taxes to nineteen (19) South Windsor Taxpayers, the total of said refunds being $6,110.97 and as more fully described on attached Exhibit C.
Item 13G
G. Resolution Approving a Refund of Taxes to Nineteen (19) South Windsor Taxpayers(Councilor Lydecker)
BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby approves a refund of property taxes to nineteen (19) South Windsor Taxpayers, the total of said refunds being $6,110.97 and as more fully described on attached Exhibit C.
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Items 17 & 18 - 17. Executive Session
A. To discuss the possible purchase of real estate for the Town pursuant to Connecticut General Statutes §1-210 (b) (7) (1645 Ellington Road).
B. To discuss the possible purchase of real estate for the Town pursuant to Connecticut General Statutes §1-210 (b) (7) (124 and 150 Chapel Road).
C. To discuss the possible purchase of real estate for the Town pursuant to Connecticut General Statutes §1-210 (b) (7) (124 Brookfield Street).
D. To discuss the possible purchase of real estate for the Town pursuant to Connecticut General Statutes §1-210 (b) (7) (50 Windshire Drive).
E. To discuss the possible purchase of real estate (development rights) for the Town pursuant to Connecticut General Statutes §1-210 (b) (7) (1871 Main Street and 221 Ferry Lane).
18. Adjournment
Items 17 & 18
17. Executive SessionA. To discuss the possible purchase of real estate for the Town pursuant to Connecticut General Statutes §1-210 (b) (7) (1645 Ellington Road).
B. To discuss the possible purchase of real estate for the Town pursuant to Connecticut General Statutes §1-210 (b) (7) (124 and 150 Chapel Road).
C. To discuss the possible purchase of real estate for the Town pursuant to Connecticut General Statutes §1-210 (b) (7) (124 Brookfield Street).
D. To discuss the possible purchase of real estate for the Town pursuant to Connecticut General Statutes §1-210 (b) (7) (50 Windshire Drive).
E. To discuss the possible purchase of real estate (development rights) for the Town pursuant to Connecticut General Statutes §1-210 (b) (7) (1871 Main Street and 221 Ferry Lane).
18. Adjournment
