January 16, 2024 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
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
Item 7
Public Input for Items on the Agenda
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Item 8 - Adoption of Minutes of Previous Meeting
Item 8
Adoption of Minutes of Previous Meeting
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Item 9 - Communication from Liaisons, Officers, and Boards Directly Responsible to the Council
Item 9
Communication from Liaisons, Officers, and Boards Directly Responsible to the Council
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Consent Agenda - [All items listed under this section are considered 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.]
Councilor King motion to approve HAl-llA2asa first reading on the consent agenda.
A. First Reading
1. Resolution reappointing Gary Pitcock (D) as a member of the Historic District Commission
BE IT RESOLVED, that the South Windsor Town Council hereby reappoints Gary Pitcock (D) as a member of the Historic District Commission, for a term end date of November 30, 2028. Consideration of this motion is postponed until the Town Council's next regularly scheduled meeting.
2. Resolution reappointing Jon Stengel (D) as a member of the Zoning Board of Appeals
BE IT RESOLVED, that the South Windsor Town Council hereby appoints Jon Stengel (D) as a member of the Zoning Board of Appeals, to replace the unexpired term of Elizabeth McGuire (D), for a term ending November 30, 2025. Consideration of this motion is postponed until the Town Council's next regularly scheduled meeting.
Councilor Lewis motion to approve 11 B 1 as a second reading on the consent agenda. Councilor Pendleton motion to approve 11 B 2 as a second reading on the consent agenda.
B. Second Reading
1. Resolution appointing Daniel Edwards (R) as an alternate on the Economic Development Commission
BE IT RESOLVED, that the South Windsor Town Council hereby appoints Daniel Edwards (R) as an alternate of the Economic Development Commission, to fill the expired term of Michael Buganski (D), for a term end date of November 30, 2027.
2. Resolution reappointing Mindy Lewis (D) as an alternate on the Economic Development Commission
BE IT RESOLVED, that the South Windsor Town Council hereby reappoints Mindy Lewis (D) as an alternate on the Economic Development Commission, for a term ending November 30, 2027.
C. Miscellaneous
None.
Consent Agenda
[All items listed under this section are considered 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.]Councilor King motion to approve HAl-llA2asa first reading on the consent agenda.
A. First Reading
1. Resolution reappointing Gary Pitcock (D) as a member of the Historic District Commission
BE IT RESOLVED, that the South Windsor Town Council hereby reappoints Gary Pitcock (D) as a member of the Historic District Commission, for a term end date of November 30, 2028. Consideration of this motion is postponed until the Town Council's next regularly scheduled meeting.
2. Resolution reappointing Jon Stengel (D) as a member of the Zoning Board of Appeals
BE IT RESOLVED, that the South Windsor Town Council hereby appoints Jon Stengel (D) as a member of the Zoning Board of Appeals, to replace the unexpired term of Elizabeth McGuire (D), for a term ending November 30, 2025. Consideration of this motion is postponed until the Town Council's next regularly scheduled meeting.
Councilor Lewis motion to approve 11 B 1 as a second reading on the consent agenda. Councilor Pendleton motion to approve 11 B 2 as a second reading on the consent agenda.
B. Second Reading
1. Resolution appointing Daniel Edwards (R) as an alternate on the Economic Development Commission
BE IT RESOLVED, that the South Windsor Town Council hereby appoints Daniel Edwards (R) as an alternate of the Economic Development Commission, to fill the expired term of Michael Buganski (D), for a term end date of November 30, 2027.
2. Resolution reappointing Mindy Lewis (D) as an alternate on the Economic Development Commission
BE IT RESOLVED, that the South Windsor Town Council hereby reappoints Mindy Lewis (D) as an alternate on the Economic Development Commission, for a term ending November 30, 2027.
C. Miscellaneous
None.
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Item 13 - New Business
A. Discussion Item: Amendments to Chapter 66 Library Reference exhibit A.
Councilor Lewis
B. Resolution authorizing the Water Pollution Control Authority to enter into an
agreement with the State of Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental
Protection
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town of South Windsor may enter with and deliver to the State of Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection, any and all documents which it deems to be necessary or appropriate for a grant of $1,300,000 for odor control improvements at the wastewater treatment plant located at 1 Vibert Road, South Windsor, Connecticut.
Deputy Mayor Siracusa
C. Resolution appropriating $7,555,000 for the planning, design, acquisition, installation, construction, equipping and furnishing of campus improvements and new athletic facilities at South Windsor High School or other Town property and authorizing the issuance of $7,555,000 bonds of the Town to meet said appropriation and pending the issuance thereof the making of temporary borrowings for such purpose, as shown in attached exhibit B
Councilor Balboni
D. Resolution approving ballot question for referendum of Town Electors
RESOLVED: That the resolution entitled "Resolution Appropriating $7,555,000 For The Planning, Design, Acquisition, Installation, Construction, Equipping And Furnishing Of Campus Improvements And New Athletic Facilities At South Windsor High School Or Other Town Property And Authorizing The Issuance Of $7,555,000 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 5, 2024, and that the warning of said referendum state the question to be voted upon as follows:"Shall the resolution approving an appropriation and bond authorization in the amount of $7,555,000 for the planning, design, acquisition, installation, construction, equipping and furnishing of campus improvements and new athletic facilities at South Windsor High School or other Town property, adopted by the Town Council on January 16, 2024, be approved?" The ballot label for said question will read as follows:
"Shall the resolution appropriating and authorizing bonds in the amount of $7,555,000 for the planning, design, acquisition, installation, construction, equipping and furnishing of campus improvements and new athletic facilities at South Windsor High School or other Town property be approved? YES NO"
Councilor Buganski
E. Resolution authorizing the preparation, printing and dissemination of explanatory text and other printed material with respect to referendum questions regarding the authorization and bond appropriation of $7,555,000 for the planning, design, acquisition, installation, construction, equipping and furnishing of campus improvements and new athletic facilities at South Windsor High School
WHEREAS, the Town Council has approved the submission of a resolution to referendum appropriating and authorizing bonds in the amount of $7,555,000 for planning, design, acquisition, installation, construction, equipping and furnishing of campus improvements and new athletic facilities at South Windsor High School.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That in accordance with Connecticut General Statutes Section 9-369b, the Town of South Windsor hereby authorizes the preparation, printing and dissemination of concise explanatory texts or other printed material with respect to the referendum question approved for submission to the electors; and
That such explanatory text shall be prepared by the Town Clerk and shall specify the intent and purpose of each such referendum question, shall not advocate either the approval or disapproval of the referendum question; and
That the Town Clerk shall cause such question and such explanatory text to be printed in sufficient supply for public dissemination and shall also provide for the printing of such explanations of proposals or questions on posters of a size to be determined by the Town Clerk, and at least three such posters shall be posted at each polling place at which electors will be voting on such questions, and any posters printed in excess of three posters may be displayed by Town Clerk at the clerk's discretion at locations which are frequented by the public; and
That the explanatory text shall also be furnished to each absentee ballot applicant pursuant to subsection (d) of section 9-140; and that such explanatory text shall be subject to the approval of the Town Attorney.
Deputy Mayor Siracusa
F. Resolution setting a time and place for a public hearing to receive citizen input on amendments to Chapter 66 Library
BE IT RESOLVED, that the South Windsor Town Council herby sets February 5, 2024 at 8:00pm 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 amendments to Chapter 66 Library.
Councilor Balboni
G. Resolution approving the 2024 budget calendar
BE IT RESOLVED, that the South Windsor Town hereby approves the Fiscal Year 2024/2025 Budget Calendar, as more fully described in exhibit C.
Councilor Evans
H. Resolution accepting the resignation of Craig Zimmerman (D) from the Charter
Revision Commission
BE IT RESOLVED, that the South Windsor Town Council hereby accepts, with regret, the resignation of Craig Zimmerman (D) from the Charter Revision Commission effective January 7, 2024, as more fully described in exhibit D.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the South Windsor Town Council extends its thanks Craig for the time he has dedicated to serving his community by his membership on the Charter Revision Commission.
Councilor Carey
I. Resolution accepting the resignation of Bart Pacekonis (D) as a member of the
Planning & Zoning Commission
BE IT RESOLVED, that the South Windsor Town Council hereby accepts, with regret, the resignation of Bart Pacekonis (D) from the Planning & Zoning Commission effective January 19, 2024, as more fully described in exhibit E.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the South Windsor Town Council extends its thanks Bart for the time he has dedicated to serving his community by his membership on the Planning & Zoning Commission.
Councilor King
J. Resolution accepting the resignation of Beena Pandit (U) from the Human Relations
Commission
BE IT RESOLVED, that the South Windsor Town Council hereby accepts, with regret, the resignation of Beena Pandit (U) from the Human Relations Commission, as more fully described in exhibit F.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the South Windsor Town Council extends its thanks Beena for the time she has dedicated to serving her community by her membership on the Human Relations Commission.
Councilor Pendleton
K. Resolution appointing Karen Lydecker (D) as a member of the Charter Revision
Commission
BE IT RESOLVED, that the South Windsor Town Council hereby appoints Karen Lydecker (D) as a member of the Charter Revision Commission to replace Craig Zimmerman (D).
Councilor Buganski
L. Resolution approving of seven (7) refunds totaling $1,427.90
BE IT RESOLVED, that the South Windsor Town Council hereby approves seven (7) refunds, the total of said refunds being $1,427.90 and as more fully described in exhibit G.
Item 13
New BusinessA. Discussion Item: Amendments to Chapter 66 Library Reference exhibit A.
Councilor Lewis
B. Resolution authorizing the Water Pollution Control Authority to enter into an
agreement with the State of Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental
Protection
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town of South Windsor may enter with and deliver to the State of Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection, any and all documents which it deems to be necessary or appropriate for a grant of $1,300,000 for odor control improvements at the wastewater treatment plant located at 1 Vibert Road, South Windsor, Connecticut.
Deputy Mayor Siracusa
C. Resolution appropriating $7,555,000 for the planning, design, acquisition, installation, construction, equipping and furnishing of campus improvements and new athletic facilities at South Windsor High School or other Town property and authorizing the issuance of $7,555,000 bonds of the Town to meet said appropriation and pending the issuance thereof the making of temporary borrowings for such purpose, as shown in attached exhibit B
Councilor Balboni
D. Resolution approving ballot question for referendum of Town Electors
RESOLVED: That the resolution entitled "Resolution Appropriating $7,555,000 For The Planning, Design, Acquisition, Installation, Construction, Equipping And Furnishing Of Campus Improvements And New Athletic Facilities At South Windsor High School Or Other Town Property And Authorizing The Issuance Of $7,555,000 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 5, 2024, and that the warning of said referendum state the question to be voted upon as follows:"Shall the resolution approving an appropriation and bond authorization in the amount of $7,555,000 for the planning, design, acquisition, installation, construction, equipping and furnishing of campus improvements and new athletic facilities at South Windsor High School or other Town property, adopted by the Town Council on January 16, 2024, be approved?" The ballot label for said question will read as follows:
"Shall the resolution appropriating and authorizing bonds in the amount of $7,555,000 for the planning, design, acquisition, installation, construction, equipping and furnishing of campus improvements and new athletic facilities at South Windsor High School or other Town property be approved? YES NO"
Councilor Buganski
E. Resolution authorizing the preparation, printing and dissemination of explanatory text and other printed material with respect to referendum questions regarding the authorization and bond appropriation of $7,555,000 for the planning, design, acquisition, installation, construction, equipping and furnishing of campus improvements and new athletic facilities at South Windsor High School
WHEREAS, the Town Council has approved the submission of a resolution to referendum appropriating and authorizing bonds in the amount of $7,555,000 for planning, design, acquisition, installation, construction, equipping and furnishing of campus improvements and new athletic facilities at South Windsor High School.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That in accordance with Connecticut General Statutes Section 9-369b, the Town of South Windsor hereby authorizes the preparation, printing and dissemination of concise explanatory texts or other printed material with respect to the referendum question approved for submission to the electors; and
That such explanatory text shall be prepared by the Town Clerk and shall specify the intent and purpose of each such referendum question, shall not advocate either the approval or disapproval of the referendum question; and
That the Town Clerk shall cause such question and such explanatory text to be printed in sufficient supply for public dissemination and shall also provide for the printing of such explanations of proposals or questions on posters of a size to be determined by the Town Clerk, and at least three such posters shall be posted at each polling place at which electors will be voting on such questions, and any posters printed in excess of three posters may be displayed by Town Clerk at the clerk's discretion at locations which are frequented by the public; and
That the explanatory text shall also be furnished to each absentee ballot applicant pursuant to subsection (d) of section 9-140; and that such explanatory text shall be subject to the approval of the Town Attorney.
Deputy Mayor Siracusa
F. Resolution setting a time and place for a public hearing to receive citizen input on amendments to Chapter 66 Library
BE IT RESOLVED, that the South Windsor Town Council herby sets February 5, 2024 at 8:00pm 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 amendments to Chapter 66 Library.
Councilor Balboni
G. Resolution approving the 2024 budget calendar
BE IT RESOLVED, that the South Windsor Town hereby approves the Fiscal Year 2024/2025 Budget Calendar, as more fully described in exhibit C.
Councilor Evans
H. Resolution accepting the resignation of Craig Zimmerman (D) from the Charter
Revision Commission
BE IT RESOLVED, that the South Windsor Town Council hereby accepts, with regret, the resignation of Craig Zimmerman (D) from the Charter Revision Commission effective January 7, 2024, as more fully described in exhibit D.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the South Windsor Town Council extends its thanks Craig for the time he has dedicated to serving his community by his membership on the Charter Revision Commission.
Councilor Carey
I. Resolution accepting the resignation of Bart Pacekonis (D) as a member of the
Planning & Zoning Commission
BE IT RESOLVED, that the South Windsor Town Council hereby accepts, with regret, the resignation of Bart Pacekonis (D) from the Planning & Zoning Commission effective January 19, 2024, as more fully described in exhibit E.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the South Windsor Town Council extends its thanks Bart for the time he has dedicated to serving his community by his membership on the Planning & Zoning Commission.
Councilor King
J. Resolution accepting the resignation of Beena Pandit (U) from the Human Relations
Commission
BE IT RESOLVED, that the South Windsor Town Council hereby accepts, with regret, the resignation of Beena Pandit (U) from the Human Relations Commission, as more fully described in exhibit F.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the South Windsor Town Council extends its thanks Beena for the time she has dedicated to serving her community by her membership on the Human Relations Commission.
Councilor Pendleton
K. Resolution appointing Karen Lydecker (D) as a member of the Charter Revision
Commission
BE IT RESOLVED, that the South Windsor Town Council hereby appoints Karen Lydecker (D) as a member of the Charter Revision Commission to replace Craig Zimmerman (D).
Councilor Buganski
L. Resolution approving of seven (7) refunds totaling $1,427.90
BE IT RESOLVED, that the South Windsor Town Council hereby approves seven (7) refunds, the total of said refunds being $1,427.90 and as more fully described in exhibit G.
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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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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 and Assistant Town Manager, Mr. Roberts and any other appropriate personnel deemed necessary).
a) Strategy and negotiation regarding collective bargaining
1. Police Officers-Local 1380, Council 15, AFSCME, AFL-CIO
2. Police Dispatcher - National Association of Municipal Employees, NAGE
3. Public Works and Clerical - Local 1303, Council 4, AFSCME, AFL-CIO
4. Library Union - Local 1303, Council 4, AFSCME, AFL-CIO
b) Discuss proprietary business information regarding the Longleaf Development tax fixing agreement
18. Adjournment
Items 17 & 18
17. Executive Session(Please invite Town Manager, Michael Maniscalco and Assistant Town Manager, Mr. Roberts and any other appropriate personnel deemed necessary).
a) Strategy and negotiation regarding collective bargaining
1. Police Officers-Local 1380, Council 15, AFSCME, AFL-CIO
2. Police Dispatcher - National Association of Municipal Employees, NAGE
3. Public Works and Clerical - Local 1303, Council 4, AFSCME, AFL-CIO
4. Library Union - Local 1303, Council 4, AFSCME, AFL-CIO
b) Discuss proprietary business information regarding the Longleaf Development tax fixing agreement
18. Adjournment
