February 7, 2022 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»
Item 5 - Adoption of Agenda
(Councilor Lvdecker)
Item 5
Adoption of Agenda(Councilor Lvdecker)
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Item 6 - Communications and Reports from Town Manager
Item 6
Communications and Reports from Town Manager»
Item 7 - Public Input for Items on the Agenda
Item 7
Public Input for Items on the Agenda»
Public Hearing - Notice is hereby given that the South Windsor Town Council has set Monday,
February 7, 2022 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 Transfer of Funds from
closed Capital Improvement Projects Accounts to the Police Department
Women’s Locker Room Project.
Public Hearing
Notice is hereby given that the South Windsor Town Council has set Monday,February 7, 2022 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 Transfer of Funds from
closed Capital Improvement Projects Accounts to the Police Department
Women’s Locker Room Project.
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Item 8 - Adoption of Minutes of Previous Meetings
(Councilor Paterna)
Item 8
Adoption of Minutes of Previous Meetings(Councilor Paterna)
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Item 9 - Communications from Liaisons, Officers, and Boards Directly Responsible to
Council
Item 9
Communications from Liaisons, Officers, and Boards Directly Responsible toCouncil
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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.]
a. First Reading
(Councilor Lopez)
Motion to Approve Agenda Item 11.a.A.-11.a.C. as a First Reading on the Consent
Agenda
A. Resolution Reappointing James Hennessey (D) to the Park and Recreation
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 James
Hennessey (D) to the Parks and Recreation Commission for a term ending
November 30, 2025 and postpones consideration of this motion until the Town
Council's next regularly scheduled meeting
B. Resolution Reappointing Genevieve Coursey (D) to the Park and Recreation
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
Genevieve Coursey (D) to the Parks and Recreation Commission for a term
ending November 30, 2025 and postpones consideration of this motion until the
Town Council's next regularly scheduled meeting
C. Resolution Appointing Elizabeth McGuire (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 appoints
Elizabeth McGuire (D) to the Personnel Board of Appeals for a term ending
November 30, 2022 and postpones consideration of this motion until the Town
Council's next regularly scheduled meeting
(Councilor Koboski)
Motion to Approve Agenda Item 11.a.D.-11.a.l. as a First Reading on the Consent
Agenda
E. Resolution Appointing Tad Bistor (R) to the Historic District 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 Tad
Bistor (R) to the Historic District Commission for a term ending November 30,
2022 and postpones consideration of this motion until the Town Council's next
regularly scheduled meeting
F. Resolution Appointing Audrey Delnicki (R) an Alternate to the
Inland/Wetlands 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 Audrey
Delnicki (R) an Alternate to the Inland/Wetlands Commission for a term ending
December 1, 2023 and postpones consideration of this motion until the Town
Council's next regularly scheduled meeting
G. Resolution Appointing Richard Balboni (R) to the Public Building
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 Richard
Balboni (R) to the Public Building Commission for a term ending November 30,
2025 and postpones consideration of this motion until the Town Council's next
regularly scheduled meeting
H. Resolution Appointing Stephanie Weintraub (R) an Alternate 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 appoints
Stephanie Weintraub (R) an Alternate to the Economic Development Commission
for a term ending November 30, 2025 and postpones consideration of this motion
until the Town Council's next regularly scheduled meeting
I. Resolution Appointing Michael Buganski (R) an Alternate 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 appoints Michael
Buganski (R) an Alternate 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
b. Second Reading
(Councilor Lvdecker)
Motion to Approve Agenda Items 11 .b.A. as a Second Reading on the Consent Agenda
A. Resolution Appointing Barbara Kelly (D) to the Open Space Task Force
BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby appoints
Barbara Kelly (D) to the Open Space Task Force for a term ending December 31,
2025, to fill the expired term of Elizabeth Warren
c. Miscellaneous
Consent Agenda
[All items listed under this section are considered routine by the Town Council and willbe 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 Lopez)
Motion to Approve Agenda Item 11.a.A.-11.a.C. as a First Reading on the Consent
Agenda
A. Resolution Reappointing James Hennessey (D) to the Park and Recreation
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 James
Hennessey (D) to the Parks and Recreation Commission for a term ending
November 30, 2025 and postpones consideration of this motion until the Town
Council's next regularly scheduled meeting
B. Resolution Reappointing Genevieve Coursey (D) to the Park and Recreation
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
Genevieve Coursey (D) to the Parks and Recreation Commission for a term
ending November 30, 2025 and postpones consideration of this motion until the
Town Council's next regularly scheduled meeting
C. Resolution Appointing Elizabeth McGuire (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 appoints
Elizabeth McGuire (D) to the Personnel Board of Appeals for a term ending
November 30, 2022 and postpones consideration of this motion until the Town
Council's next regularly scheduled meeting
(Councilor Koboski)
Motion to Approve Agenda Item 11.a.D.-11.a.l. as a First Reading on the Consent
Agenda
E. Resolution Appointing Tad Bistor (R) to the Historic District 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 Tad
Bistor (R) to the Historic District Commission for a term ending November 30,
2022 and postpones consideration of this motion until the Town Council's next
regularly scheduled meeting
F. Resolution Appointing Audrey Delnicki (R) an Alternate to the
Inland/Wetlands 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 Audrey
Delnicki (R) an Alternate to the Inland/Wetlands Commission for a term ending
December 1, 2023 and postpones consideration of this motion until the Town
Council's next regularly scheduled meeting
G. Resolution Appointing Richard Balboni (R) to the Public Building
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 Richard
Balboni (R) to the Public Building Commission for a term ending November 30,
2025 and postpones consideration of this motion until the Town Council's next
regularly scheduled meeting
H. Resolution Appointing Stephanie Weintraub (R) an Alternate 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 appoints
Stephanie Weintraub (R) an Alternate to the Economic Development Commission
for a term ending November 30, 2025 and postpones consideration of this motion
until the Town Council's next regularly scheduled meeting
I. Resolution Appointing Michael Buganski (R) an Alternate 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 appoints Michael
Buganski (R) an Alternate 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
b. Second Reading
(Councilor Lvdecker)
Motion to Approve Agenda Items 11 .b.A. as a Second Reading on the Consent Agenda
A. Resolution Appointing Barbara Kelly (D) to the Open Space Task Force
BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby appoints
Barbara Kelly (D) to the Open Space Task Force for a term ending December 31,
2025, to fill the expired term of Elizabeth Warren
c. Miscellaneous
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Item 13A - New Business
Discussion Item: Declaration of Landfill Closure (Requested by Michael
Maniscalco; Town Manager) (Vincent Stetson, Director of Public Works to present)
Item 13A
New BusinessDiscussion Item: Declaration of Landfill Closure (Requested by Michael
Maniscalco; Town Manager) (Vincent Stetson, Director of Public Works to present)
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Item 13B - Resolution Setting a Time and Place for a Public Hearing to Receive Citizen
Input on the proposed establishment of an Illicit Discharge Ordinance
(Councilor Kozikowski)
BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby sets Tuesday,
February 22, 2022, at 8:00 p.m., for a virtual Public Hearing to receive citizen
input on the proposed establishment of an Illicit Discharge Ordinance, a copy of
which is on file in the Office of the Town Clerk.
Item 13B
Resolution Setting a Time and Place for a Public Hearing to Receive CitizenInput on the proposed establishment of an Illicit Discharge Ordinance
(Councilor Kozikowski)
BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby sets Tuesday,
February 22, 2022, at 8:00 p.m., for a virtual Public Hearing to receive citizen
input on the proposed establishment of an Illicit Discharge Ordinance, a copy of
which is on file in the Office of the Town Clerk.
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Item 13C - Discussion Item: Presentation of District Map Regarding Polling Location
(Requested by Michael Maniscalco; Town Manager) (Presented by Sue W. Larsen
and Sue Burnham)
Item 13C
Discussion Item: Presentation of District Map Regarding Polling Location(Requested by Michael Maniscalco; Town Manager) (Presented by Sue W. Larsen
and Sue Burnham)
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Item 13D - Resolution Amending a Previously Approved Resolution from the January
18, 2022 Town Council Meeting - Resolution Appointing Dominica Zdonek as
Clerk of the Council
(Deputy Mayor King)
WHEREAS, the South Windsor Town Council previously adopted a Resolution
appointing Dominica Zdonek as Clerk of the Council on January 18, 2022, which
resolution stated an incorrect term end date.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council
hereby appoints Dominica Zdonek as Clerk of the Council for a term ending
November 13, 2013 to fill the unexpired term of Deborah Reid
WHEREAS, at the December 20, 2021, Town Council meeting, the Town Council
approved to establish a Park and Recreation Facility Planning and Implementation
Committee to develop, plan, host new programs, and endorse community events
that will recognize, commemorate, and celebrate the founding of South Windsor;
and;
Item 13D
Resolution Amending a Previously Approved Resolution from the January18, 2022 Town Council Meeting - Resolution Appointing Dominica Zdonek as
Clerk of the Council
(Deputy Mayor King)
WHEREAS, the South Windsor Town Council previously adopted a Resolution
appointing Dominica Zdonek as Clerk of the Council on January 18, 2022, which
resolution stated an incorrect term end date.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council
hereby appoints Dominica Zdonek as Clerk of the Council for a term ending
November 13, 2013 to fill the unexpired term of Deborah Reid
WHEREAS, at the December 20, 2021, Town Council meeting, the Town Council
approved to establish a Park and Recreation Facility Planning and Implementation
Committee to develop, plan, host new programs, and endorse community events
that will recognize, commemorate, and celebrate the founding of South Windsor;
and;
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Item 13E - Resolution Amending a Previously Approved Resolution from the December
6, 2021, Town Council Meeting Regarding the Creation of a Park and
Recreation Facility Planning and Implementation Committee
(Councilor Evans)
WHEREAS, the South Windsor Town Council previously approved a resolution
creating a Park and Recreation Facility Planning and Implementation Committee
at their December 6, 2021, Town Council Meeting; and
WHEREAS, since the creation of the Committee, the Town Council had held
discussions regarding the membership of this Committee and have made prudent
changes to the make-up of the membership which should be reflected in the
resolution
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor amends the
resolution to read as follows:
WHEREAS, the Town of South Windsor operates a robust Parks and Recreation
program that includes children, teens, adults, and seniors; and
WHEREAS, since July 2017, the South Windsor Parks and Recreation
Department has been housed at Wapping School; and
WHEREAS, the Town of South Windsor invested $1,341,277.90 into the upgrade,
maintenance, and operation of Wapping School in order to operate its programs;
and
WHEREAS, Wapping School is still under the control of the South Windsor Board
of Education; and
WHEREAS, the Town of South Windsor has seen a significant increase in the
student population; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Education has notified the Town that they will need
Wapping School for educational purposes to meet the needs of the increased
student population by July 1, 2023; and
WHEREAS, the Town of South Windsor needs of a permanent home for the Parks
and Recreation Department
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council
hereby creates a Park and Recreation Facility Planning and Implementation
Committee with the express purpose to:
1. Identify the needs of the South Windsor Parks and Recreation Department and
the recreational needs of the South Windsor community.
2. Identify and vet locations for the South Windsor Parks and Recreation
Department based on the following criteria:
a. Meeting Department programing needs.
b. Space for growth and meeting the needs of the community today and
tomorrow.
c. Accessibility to all residents.
d. Cost effectiveness.
3. To make a recommendation to the Town Council that offers a plan for the
relocation of the South Windsor Parks and Recreation Department.
4. Educate and advocate for the proposed Facilities solution and for resources to
implement the plan.
5. Effectively transition and collaborate with the Public Building Commission to
implement the transition of the new Parks and Recreation Facility.
6. The Committee shall be dissolved at the completion of a proposed project or
the failure of a referendum to allocate resources for a proposed project; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Committee shall consist of 7 voting
members with no more than a bare majority being from one single political party.
One member shall also be a member on the Public Building Commission and bring
experience in design and building of public facilities; one member shall be from the
Parks and Recreation Commission who will bring an understanding and knowledge
of the community's recreational needs; one member shall be a high school student
who is a registered voter with experience with the Recreation Department; and all 4
remaining members shall be voting members of the community and must have
experience in planning, building, architecture, design, and/or recreation; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a member of the Town Council from the majority
party and minority party shall be ex officio members with the right to speak at
meetings but not vote. The Town Manager and/or his designee shall also be ex
officio members with the right to speak at meetings but not vote
Item 13E
Resolution Amending a Previously Approved Resolution from the December6, 2021, Town Council Meeting Regarding the Creation of a Park and
Recreation Facility Planning and Implementation Committee
(Councilor Evans)
WHEREAS, the South Windsor Town Council previously approved a resolution
creating a Park and Recreation Facility Planning and Implementation Committee
at their December 6, 2021, Town Council Meeting; and
WHEREAS, since the creation of the Committee, the Town Council had held
discussions regarding the membership of this Committee and have made prudent
changes to the make-up of the membership which should be reflected in the
resolution
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor amends the
resolution to read as follows:
WHEREAS, the Town of South Windsor operates a robust Parks and Recreation
program that includes children, teens, adults, and seniors; and
WHEREAS, since July 2017, the South Windsor Parks and Recreation
Department has been housed at Wapping School; and
WHEREAS, the Town of South Windsor invested $1,341,277.90 into the upgrade,
maintenance, and operation of Wapping School in order to operate its programs;
and
WHEREAS, Wapping School is still under the control of the South Windsor Board
of Education; and
WHEREAS, the Town of South Windsor has seen a significant increase in the
student population; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Education has notified the Town that they will need
Wapping School for educational purposes to meet the needs of the increased
student population by July 1, 2023; and
WHEREAS, the Town of South Windsor needs of a permanent home for the Parks
and Recreation Department
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council
hereby creates a Park and Recreation Facility Planning and Implementation
Committee with the express purpose to:
1. Identify the needs of the South Windsor Parks and Recreation Department and
the recreational needs of the South Windsor community.
2. Identify and vet locations for the South Windsor Parks and Recreation
Department based on the following criteria:
a. Meeting Department programing needs.
b. Space for growth and meeting the needs of the community today and
tomorrow.
c. Accessibility to all residents.
d. Cost effectiveness.
3. To make a recommendation to the Town Council that offers a plan for the
relocation of the South Windsor Parks and Recreation Department.
4. Educate and advocate for the proposed Facilities solution and for resources to
implement the plan.
5. Effectively transition and collaborate with the Public Building Commission to
implement the transition of the new Parks and Recreation Facility.
6. The Committee shall be dissolved at the completion of a proposed project or
the failure of a referendum to allocate resources for a proposed project; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Committee shall consist of 7 voting
members with no more than a bare majority being from one single political party.
One member shall also be a member on the Public Building Commission and bring
experience in design and building of public facilities; one member shall be from the
Parks and Recreation Commission who will bring an understanding and knowledge
of the community's recreational needs; one member shall be a high school student
who is a registered voter with experience with the Recreation Department; and all 4
remaining members shall be voting members of the community and must have
experience in planning, building, architecture, design, and/or recreation; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a member of the Town Council from the majority
party and minority party shall be ex officio members with the right to speak at
meetings but not vote. The Town Manager and/or his designee shall also be ex
officio members with the right to speak at meetings but not vote
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Item 13F - Resolution Appointing Members to the Park and Recreation Facility Planning
and Implementation Committee
(Councilor Gamble)
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council
hereby appoints the following members to the Park and Recreation Facility
Planning and Implementation Committee:
• Matthew Montana (D)
• George Caye (D)
• Andrew Paterna (D)
• Kathleen Daugherty (R)
• Nathan Bernier (R)
• Drew Mabey (U)
Item 13F
Resolution Appointing Members to the Park and Recreation Facility Planningand Implementation Committee
(Councilor Gamble)
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council
hereby appoints the following members to the Park and Recreation Facility
Planning and Implementation Committee:
• Matthew Montana (D)
• George Caye (D)
• Andrew Paterna (D)
• Kathleen Daugherty (R)
• Nathan Bernier (R)
• Drew Mabey (U)
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Item 13G - Resolution Appointing Barbara Kelly to the Town Council Subcommittee
Open Space Task Force
(Councilor Evans)
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council
hereby appoints Barbara Kelly to the Town Council Subcommittee Open Space
Task Force, as the Inland Wetlands Agency/Conservation Commission
Representative.
Item 13G
Resolution Appointing Barbara Kelly to the Town Council SubcommitteeOpen Space Task Force
(Councilor Evans)
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council
hereby appoints Barbara Kelly to the Town Council Subcommittee Open Space
Task Force, as the Inland Wetlands Agency/Conservation Commission
Representative.
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Item 13H - Resolution Appointing Bart Pacekonis to the Town Council Subcommittee
Open Space Task Force
(Councilor Lopez)
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council
hereby appoints Bart Pacekonis to the Town Council Subcommittee Open Space
Task Force as the Planning & Zoning Commission Representative.
Item 13H
Resolution Appointing Bart Pacekonis to the Town Council SubcommitteeOpen Space Task Force
(Councilor Lopez)
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council
hereby appoints Bart Pacekonis to the Town Council Subcommittee Open Space
Task Force as the Planning & Zoning Commission Representative.
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Additional Items - Additional Items
Additional Items
Additional Items»
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 Council
18. Adjournment
Items 16 & 18
16. Communications from Council18. Adjournment
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