May 21, 2018 Council Meetings
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Items 1 - 4 - 1. Call Meeting to Order
2. Prayer: TBD
3. Pledge of Allegiance
4. Roll Call
Items 1 - 4
1. Call Meeting to Order2. Prayer: TBD
3. Pledge of Allegiance
4. Roll Call
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Additional Item - After Roll Call is complete, Public Words will be recognizing individuals with awards ("Business Partners, Citizens and Employees") as part of National Public Works Week. A proclamation will be read recognizing May as Lyme Disease Awareness Month.
Additional Item
After Roll Call is complete, Public Words will be recognizing individuals with awards ("Business Partners, Citizens and Employees") as part of National Public Works Week. A proclamation will be read recognizing May as Lyme Disease Awareness Month.»
Item 5 - Communications and Reports from Town Manager
Item 5
Communications and Reports from Town Manager»
Item 6 - Public Input (Items Not on the Agenda)
Item 6
Public Input (Items Not on the Agenda)»
Item 7 - Adoption of Minutes of Previous Meetings
(Councilor Hockenberry)
BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby approves the Minutes of the following Town Council Meetings: Special Meeting of May 2, 2018: and Regular Meeting of May 7, 2018.
Item 7
Adoption of Minutes of Previous Meetings(Councilor Hockenberry)
BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby approves the Minutes of the following Town Council Meetings: Special Meeting of May 2, 2018: and Regular Meeting of May 7, 2018.
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Item 8 - Public Petitions
Item 8
Public Petitions»
Item 9 - Communications from Liaisons, Officers, and Boards Directly Responsible to Council
Item 9
Communications from Liaisons, Officers, and Boards Directly Responsible to Council»
Item 10 (Part 1 of 2) - Reports from Standing Committees
Item 10 (Part 1 of 2)
Reports from Standing Committees»
Public Hearing 1 - There are three Public Hearings scheduled. (1) 8:00 p.m. amendment to | Ordinance #218 - Health and Sanitation; (2) 8:30 p.m. establishment of a South Windsor Volunteer Fire Tax Abatement Ordinance; and (3) 9:00 p.m. an appropriation of $385,000 from the Capital and Non-Recurring Expenditure Account to cover costs associated with the installation of four portable classrooms at Pleasant Valley Elementary School.
Public Hearing 1
There are three Public Hearings scheduled. (1) 8:00 p.m. amendment to | Ordinance #218 - Health and Sanitation; (2) 8:30 p.m. establishment of a South Windsor Volunteer Fire Tax Abatement Ordinance; and (3) 9:00 p.m. an appropriation of $385,000 from the Capital and Non-Recurring Expenditure Account to cover costs associated with the installation of four portable classrooms at Pleasant Valley Elementary School.»
Item 10 (Part 2 of 2) - Reports from Standing Committees
Item 10 (Part 2 of 2)
Reports from Standing Committees»
Item 11 - Reports of Temporary Committees
Item 11
Reports of Temporary Committees»
Item 12 - Public Participation (Items 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.
Item 12
Public Participation (Items 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.
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Consent Agenda - [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.]
(Councilor Delnicki)
Motion to approve Agenda Items 14. A. (*) through 14. C. (*) as the Consent
Agenda. (Please read dark headings, only, on Consent Agenda Items.)
14. Unfinished Business
*A. Resolution Appointing Michael LeBlanc (R) an Alternate to the Park and Recreation Commission
(Councilor Delnicki)
BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby appoints Michael LeBlanc (R) an Alternate to the Park and Recreation Commission for a term ending December 31, 2021 to fill the expired term of Daniel Van Horn.
*B. Resolution Appointing Christine Shaher (R) to the Human Relations Commission
(Councilor Delnicki)
BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby appoints Christine Shaher (R) to the Human Relations Commission for a term ending November 30, 2018 to fill the expired term of Richard Stahr.
*C. Resolution Appointing Carolyn Mirek (R) to the Mass Transit and Highway Advisory Commission
(Councilor Delnicki)
BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby appoints Carolyn Mirek (R) to the Mass Transit and Highway Advisory Commission for a term ending November 30, 2019 to fill the unexpired term of Mark Peterson.
Consent Agenda
[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.](Councilor Delnicki)
Motion to approve Agenda Items 14. A. (*) through 14. C. (*) as the Consent
Agenda. (Please read dark headings, only, on Consent Agenda Items.)
14. Unfinished Business
*A. Resolution Appointing Michael LeBlanc (R) an Alternate to the Park and Recreation Commission
(Councilor Delnicki)
BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby appoints Michael LeBlanc (R) an Alternate to the Park and Recreation Commission for a term ending December 31, 2021 to fill the expired term of Daniel Van Horn.
*B. Resolution Appointing Christine Shaher (R) to the Human Relations Commission
(Councilor Delnicki)
BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby appoints Christine Shaher (R) to the Human Relations Commission for a term ending November 30, 2018 to fill the expired term of Richard Stahr.
*C. Resolution Appointing Carolyn Mirek (R) to the Mass Transit and Highway Advisory Commission
(Councilor Delnicki)
BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby appoints Carolyn Mirek (R) to the Mass Transit and Highway Advisory Commission for a term ending November 30, 2019 to fill the unexpired term of Mark Peterson.
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Item 14D - Resolution Appointing a Rate Maker for Fiscal Year 2018/2019
(Deputy Mayor Paterna)
BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby appoints Matthew B. Galligan, Town Manager, as Rate Maker for Fiscal Year 2018/2019.
Item 14D
Resolution Appointing a Rate Maker for Fiscal Year 2018/2019(Deputy Mayor Paterna)
BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby appoints Matthew B. Galligan, Town Manager, as Rate Maker for Fiscal Year 2018/2019.
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Item 15A - New Business (Continued)
Resolution Accepting the Resignation of Audrey Delnicki (R) from the Inland Wetlands Agency/Conservation Commission
(Councilor Snyder)
BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby accepts with regret, the resignation of Audrey Delnicki (R) from the Inland Wetlands Agency/Conservation Commission to be effective immediately; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council extends its thanks to Audrey Delnicki for the time she has dedicated to serving her community by her membership on the Inland Wetlands Agency/Conservation Commission.
Item 15A
New Business (Continued)Resolution Accepting the Resignation of Audrey Delnicki (R) from the Inland Wetlands Agency/Conservation Commission
(Councilor Snyder)
BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby accepts with regret, the resignation of Audrey Delnicki (R) from the Inland Wetlands Agency/Conservation Commission to be effective immediately; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council extends its thanks to Audrey Delnicki for the time she has dedicated to serving her community by her membership on the Inland Wetlands Agency/Conservation Commission.
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Item 15B (Part 1 of 2) - Resolution Creating a Committee to Oversee and Strengthen South Windsor's Before and After School Care Programs
(Councilor Pendleton)
WHEREAS, the South Windsor Parks and Recreation Department operates the 4th "R" Program which provides recreation experiences for South Windsor students; and
WHEREAS, the popularity of the program has resulted in increased demand and insufficient space to meet said demand; and
WHEREAS, the Town of South Windsor recognizes the benefits and needs of this type of program; and
WHEREAS, the Parks and Recreation Department has determined that a town-wide solution is necessary including potential opportunities for new business startup (s) to provide these services; and
WHEREAS, the Town Council wishes to create a committee to study and make recommendations regarding the operation and expansion of this type of service
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that a committee be appointed by the Town Council to conduct said study and make said recommendations. The members of the committee will include to the maximum extent possible, if people are willing to serve, the following:
• The Town Manager or his designee, and one Assistant Town Manager;
• The Park and Recreation Director and another member of the department;
• Two parents with children currently enrolled in the 4th "R" Program;
• Two members of the Park and Recreation Commission (preferably one from each party);
• Two parents who have been on the waiting list for the 4th "R" Program for two years in a row;
• Two Board of Education administrative representatives;
• Two members of the Town Council (one from each party); and
• Two representatives from the South Windsor Day Care Business Community.
Item 15B (Part 1 of 2)
Resolution Creating a Committee to Oversee and Strengthen South Windsor's Before and After School Care Programs(Councilor Pendleton)
WHEREAS, the South Windsor Parks and Recreation Department operates the 4th "R" Program which provides recreation experiences for South Windsor students; and
WHEREAS, the popularity of the program has resulted in increased demand and insufficient space to meet said demand; and
WHEREAS, the Town of South Windsor recognizes the benefits and needs of this type of program; and
WHEREAS, the Parks and Recreation Department has determined that a town-wide solution is necessary including potential opportunities for new business startup (s) to provide these services; and
WHEREAS, the Town Council wishes to create a committee to study and make recommendations regarding the operation and expansion of this type of service
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that a committee be appointed by the Town Council to conduct said study and make said recommendations. The members of the committee will include to the maximum extent possible, if people are willing to serve, the following:
• The Town Manager or his designee, and one Assistant Town Manager;
• The Park and Recreation Director and another member of the department;
• Two parents with children currently enrolled in the 4th "R" Program;
• Two members of the Park and Recreation Commission (preferably one from each party);
• Two parents who have been on the waiting list for the 4th "R" Program for two years in a row;
• Two Board of Education administrative representatives;
• Two members of the Town Council (one from each party); and
• Two representatives from the South Windsor Day Care Business Community.
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Public Hearing 2 - There are three Public Hearings scheduled. (1) 8:00 p.m. amendment to | Ordinance #218 - Health and Sanitation; (2) 8:30 p.m. establishment of a South Windsor Volunteer Fire Tax Abatement Ordinance; and (3) 9:00 p.m. an appropriation of $385,000 from the Capital and Non-Recurring Expenditure Account to cover costs associated with the installation of four portable classrooms at Pleasant Valley Elementary School.
Public Hearing 2
There are three Public Hearings scheduled. (1) 8:00 p.m. amendment to | Ordinance #218 - Health and Sanitation; (2) 8:30 p.m. establishment of a South Windsor Volunteer Fire Tax Abatement Ordinance; and (3) 9:00 p.m. an appropriation of $385,000 from the Capital and Non-Recurring Expenditure Account to cover costs associated with the installation of four portable classrooms at Pleasant Valley Elementary School.»
Item 15B (Part 2 of 2) - Resolution Creating a Committee to Oversee and Strengthen South Windsor's Before and After School Care Programs
(Councilor Pendleton)
WHEREAS, the South Windsor Parks and Recreation Department operates the 4th "R" Program which provides recreation experiences for South Windsor students; and
WHEREAS, the popularity of the program has resulted in increased demand and insufficient space to meet said demand; and
WHEREAS, the Town of South Windsor recognizes the benefits and needs of this type of program; and
WHEREAS, the Parks and Recreation Department has determined that a town-wide solution is necessary including potential opportunities for new business startup (s) to provide these services; and
WHEREAS, the Town Council wishes to create a committee to study and make recommendations regarding the operation and expansion of this type of service
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that a committee be appointed by the Town Council to conduct said study and make said recommendations. The members of the committee will include to the maximum extent possible, if people are willing to serve, the following:
• The Town Manager or his designee, and one Assistant Town Manager;
• The Park and Recreation Director and another member of the department;
• Two parents with children currently enrolled in the 4th "R" Program;
• Two members of the Park and Recreation Commission (preferably one from each party);
• Two parents who have been on the waiting list for the 4th "R" Program for two years in a row;
• Two Board of Education administrative representatives;
• Two members of the Town Council (one from each party); and
• Two representatives from the South Windsor Day Care Business Community.
Item 15B (Part 2 of 2)
Resolution Creating a Committee to Oversee and Strengthen South Windsor's Before and After School Care Programs(Councilor Pendleton)
WHEREAS, the South Windsor Parks and Recreation Department operates the 4th "R" Program which provides recreation experiences for South Windsor students; and
WHEREAS, the popularity of the program has resulted in increased demand and insufficient space to meet said demand; and
WHEREAS, the Town of South Windsor recognizes the benefits and needs of this type of program; and
WHEREAS, the Parks and Recreation Department has determined that a town-wide solution is necessary including potential opportunities for new business startup (s) to provide these services; and
WHEREAS, the Town Council wishes to create a committee to study and make recommendations regarding the operation and expansion of this type of service
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that a committee be appointed by the Town Council to conduct said study and make said recommendations. The members of the committee will include to the maximum extent possible, if people are willing to serve, the following:
• The Town Manager or his designee, and one Assistant Town Manager;
• The Park and Recreation Director and another member of the department;
• Two parents with children currently enrolled in the 4th "R" Program;
• Two members of the Park and Recreation Commission (preferably one from each party);
• Two parents who have been on the waiting list for the 4th "R" Program for two years in a row;
• Two Board of Education administrative representatives;
• Two members of the Town Council (one from each party); and
• Two representatives from the South Windsor Day Care Business Community.
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Item 15C (Part 1 of 2) - Resolution Approving Offer of a Tax Assessment Agreement with Phoenix AM Stars Training Facility S.T.A.R. Center
(Councilor Riiev)
WHEREAS, a Request for Tax Abatement has been received from Phoenix All Stars Training Facility S.T.A.R. Center, the owner of property at 2075 John Fitch Boulevard, South Windsor, CT; and
WHEREAS, the Town of South Windsor's Tax Partnership Program established pursuant to Connecticut General Statutes Section 12-65b, is intended to encourage the development and expansion of quality businesses in Town through tax and other economic incentives, and is designed to retain and attract businesses that will generate substantial additional tax revenues and employment opportunities for the Town while providing quality goods and services; and
WHEREAS, the Town Manager recommends, pursuant to said program, that a tax assessment agreement be offered to Phoenix All Stars Training Facility S.T.A.R. Center as an incentive to invest an estimated $2,100,000 in total costs, including construction of a new building in South Windsor (the land and building improvements collectively referred to as the "Real Property")
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council is pleased to offer a tax assessment agreement between the Town and Phoenix All Stars Training Facility S.T.A.R. Center reducing the amount of the estimated real property assessment of the Real Property by 50% for a period of five (5) years with an estimated tax benefit reduction of $27,871 annually, commencing with the Grand List following the date of the Certificate of Occupancy is issued; provided, however, that if such assessment is changed by any future Town revaluation, the new assessment value of the Real Property shall be reduced by the percentage applicable to the year within the five (5) year period such assessment is changed; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council's offer to Phoenix All Stars Training Facility S.T.A.R. Center is conditioned upon Phoenix All Stars Training Facility S.T.A.R. Center (1) meeting the estimated $2,100,000 construction cost figure and agreeing to the estimated assessment figure; and (2) continuing to pay the real estate taxes on the Facility for a minimum of ten (10) years from the date the Certificate of Occupancy is issued; if Phoenix All Stars Training Facility S.T.A.R. Center fails to meet either of these conditions, Phoenix All Stars Training Facility S.T.A.R. Center shall refund the Town of South Windsor all of the tax benefit reductions it has received; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council's offer is contingent upon Phoenix All Stars Training Facility S.T.A.R. Center execution of a written agreement reflecting the terms set forth in the resolution and such other terms as the Town may require.
Item 15C (Part 1 of 2)
Resolution Approving Offer of a Tax Assessment Agreement with Phoenix AM Stars Training Facility S.T.A.R. Center(Councilor Riiev)
WHEREAS, a Request for Tax Abatement has been received from Phoenix All Stars Training Facility S.T.A.R. Center, the owner of property at 2075 John Fitch Boulevard, South Windsor, CT; and
WHEREAS, the Town of South Windsor's Tax Partnership Program established pursuant to Connecticut General Statutes Section 12-65b, is intended to encourage the development and expansion of quality businesses in Town through tax and other economic incentives, and is designed to retain and attract businesses that will generate substantial additional tax revenues and employment opportunities for the Town while providing quality goods and services; and
WHEREAS, the Town Manager recommends, pursuant to said program, that a tax assessment agreement be offered to Phoenix All Stars Training Facility S.T.A.R. Center as an incentive to invest an estimated $2,100,000 in total costs, including construction of a new building in South Windsor (the land and building improvements collectively referred to as the "Real Property")
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council is pleased to offer a tax assessment agreement between the Town and Phoenix All Stars Training Facility S.T.A.R. Center reducing the amount of the estimated real property assessment of the Real Property by 50% for a period of five (5) years with an estimated tax benefit reduction of $27,871 annually, commencing with the Grand List following the date of the Certificate of Occupancy is issued; provided, however, that if such assessment is changed by any future Town revaluation, the new assessment value of the Real Property shall be reduced by the percentage applicable to the year within the five (5) year period such assessment is changed; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council's offer to Phoenix All Stars Training Facility S.T.A.R. Center is conditioned upon Phoenix All Stars Training Facility S.T.A.R. Center (1) meeting the estimated $2,100,000 construction cost figure and agreeing to the estimated assessment figure; and (2) continuing to pay the real estate taxes on the Facility for a minimum of ten (10) years from the date the Certificate of Occupancy is issued; if Phoenix All Stars Training Facility S.T.A.R. Center fails to meet either of these conditions, Phoenix All Stars Training Facility S.T.A.R. Center shall refund the Town of South Windsor all of the tax benefit reductions it has received; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council's offer is contingent upon Phoenix All Stars Training Facility S.T.A.R. Center execution of a written agreement reflecting the terms set forth in the resolution and such other terms as the Town may require.
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Public Hearing 3 - There are three Public Hearings scheduled. (1) 8:00 p.m. amendment to | Ordinance #218 - Health and Sanitation; (2) 8:30 p.m. establishment of a South Windsor Volunteer Fire Tax Abatement Ordinance; and (3) 9:00 p.m. an appropriation of $385,000 from the Capital and Non-Recurring Expenditure Account to cover costs associated with the installation of four portable classrooms at Pleasant Valley Elementary School.
Public Hearing 3
There are three Public Hearings scheduled. (1) 8:00 p.m. amendment to | Ordinance #218 - Health and Sanitation; (2) 8:30 p.m. establishment of a South Windsor Volunteer Fire Tax Abatement Ordinance; and (3) 9:00 p.m. an appropriation of $385,000 from the Capital and Non-Recurring Expenditure Account to cover costs associated with the installation of four portable classrooms at Pleasant Valley Elementary School.»
Item 15C (Part 2 of 2) - Resolution Approving Offer of a Tax Assessment Agreement with Phoenix AM Stars Training Facility S.T.A.R. Center
(Councilor Riiev)
WHEREAS, a Request for Tax Abatement has been received from Phoenix All Stars Training Facility S.T.A.R. Center, the owner of property at 2075 John Fitch Boulevard, South Windsor, CT; and
WHEREAS, the Town of South Windsor's Tax Partnership Program established pursuant to Connecticut General Statutes Section 12-65b, is intended to encourage the development and expansion of quality businesses in Town through tax and other economic incentives, and is designed to retain and attract businesses that will generate substantial additional tax revenues and employment opportunities for the Town while providing quality goods and services; and
WHEREAS, the Town Manager recommends, pursuant to said program, that a tax assessment agreement be offered to Phoenix All Stars Training Facility S.T.A.R. Center as an incentive to invest an estimated $2,100,000 in total costs, including construction of a new building in South Windsor (the land and building improvements collectively referred to as the "Real Property")
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council is pleased to offer a tax assessment agreement between the Town and Phoenix All Stars Training Facility S.T.A.R. Center reducing the amount of the estimated real property assessment of the Real Property by 50% for a period of five (5) years with an estimated tax benefit reduction of $27,871 annually, commencing with the Grand List following the date of the Certificate of Occupancy is issued; provided, however, that if such assessment is changed by any future Town revaluation, the new assessment value of the Real Property shall be reduced by the percentage applicable to the year within the five (5) year period such assessment is changed; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council's offer to Phoenix All Stars Training Facility S.T.A.R. Center is conditioned upon Phoenix All Stars Training Facility S.T.A.R. Center (1) meeting the estimated $2,100,000 construction cost figure and agreeing to the estimated assessment figure; and (2) continuing to pay the real estate taxes on the Facility for a minimum of ten (10) years from the date the Certificate of Occupancy is issued; if Phoenix All Stars Training Facility S.T.A.R. Center fails to meet either of these conditions, Phoenix All Stars Training Facility S.T.A.R. Center shall refund the Town of South Windsor all of the tax benefit reductions it has received; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council's offer is contingent upon Phoenix All Stars Training Facility S.T.A.R. Center execution of a written agreement reflecting the terms set forth in the resolution and such other terms as the Town may require.
Item 15C (Part 2 of 2)
Resolution Approving Offer of a Tax Assessment Agreement with Phoenix AM Stars Training Facility S.T.A.R. Center(Councilor Riiev)
WHEREAS, a Request for Tax Abatement has been received from Phoenix All Stars Training Facility S.T.A.R. Center, the owner of property at 2075 John Fitch Boulevard, South Windsor, CT; and
WHEREAS, the Town of South Windsor's Tax Partnership Program established pursuant to Connecticut General Statutes Section 12-65b, is intended to encourage the development and expansion of quality businesses in Town through tax and other economic incentives, and is designed to retain and attract businesses that will generate substantial additional tax revenues and employment opportunities for the Town while providing quality goods and services; and
WHEREAS, the Town Manager recommends, pursuant to said program, that a tax assessment agreement be offered to Phoenix All Stars Training Facility S.T.A.R. Center as an incentive to invest an estimated $2,100,000 in total costs, including construction of a new building in South Windsor (the land and building improvements collectively referred to as the "Real Property")
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council is pleased to offer a tax assessment agreement between the Town and Phoenix All Stars Training Facility S.T.A.R. Center reducing the amount of the estimated real property assessment of the Real Property by 50% for a period of five (5) years with an estimated tax benefit reduction of $27,871 annually, commencing with the Grand List following the date of the Certificate of Occupancy is issued; provided, however, that if such assessment is changed by any future Town revaluation, the new assessment value of the Real Property shall be reduced by the percentage applicable to the year within the five (5) year period such assessment is changed; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council's offer to Phoenix All Stars Training Facility S.T.A.R. Center is conditioned upon Phoenix All Stars Training Facility S.T.A.R. Center (1) meeting the estimated $2,100,000 construction cost figure and agreeing to the estimated assessment figure; and (2) continuing to pay the real estate taxes on the Facility for a minimum of ten (10) years from the date the Certificate of Occupancy is issued; if Phoenix All Stars Training Facility S.T.A.R. Center fails to meet either of these conditions, Phoenix All Stars Training Facility S.T.A.R. Center shall refund the Town of South Windsor all of the tax benefit reductions it has received; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council's offer is contingent upon Phoenix All Stars Training Facility S.T.A.R. Center execution of a written agreement reflecting the terms set forth in the resolution and such other terms as the Town may require.
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Item 15D - Discussion Item: Stop the Use of Plastic Bags in South Windsor (requested by Mayor Anwar).
Item 15D
Discussion Item: Stop the Use of Plastic Bags in South Windsor (requested by Mayor Anwar).»
Item 15E - Discussion Item: South Windsor to Consider Food Waste Recycling (requested by Mayor Anwar).
Item 15E
Discussion Item: South Windsor to Consider Food Waste Recycling (requested by Mayor Anwar).»
Item 15F - Discussion item: Protected Road Maintenance Fund in the Yearly Budget (requested by Mayor Anwar).
Item 15F
Discussion item: Protected Road Maintenance Fund in the Yearly Budget (requested by Mayor Anwar).»
Item 15G - Resolution Approving a Refund of Property Taxes to Fifty-Seven (57) South Windsor Taxpayers
(Councilor Glickman)
BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby approves a refund of property taxes to fifty-seven (57) South Windsor Taxpayers, the total of said refunds being $22,553.09, as shown in attached Exhibit A.
Item 15G
Resolution Approving a Refund of Property Taxes to Fifty-Seven (57) South Windsor Taxpayers(Councilor Glickman)
BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby approves a refund of property taxes to fifty-seven (57) South Windsor Taxpayers, the total of said refunds being $22,553.09, as shown in attached Exhibit A.
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Item 15H - Resolution Approving the Transfer of $385,000 from the Capital and Non-Recurring Expenditure Account to the Board of Education Capital Projects Account
(Councilor Hockenberrv)
BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council having conducted the required Public Hearing at 9:00 p.m. on May 21, 2018, hereby approves the transfer of $385,000 from the Capital and Non-Recurring Expenditure Account to the Board of Education Capital Projects Account to cover the costs associated with the installation of four (4) portable classrooms at Pleasant Valley Elementary School.
Item 15H
Resolution Approving the Transfer of $385,000 from the Capital and Non-Recurring Expenditure Account to the Board of Education Capital Projects Account(Councilor Hockenberrv)
BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council having conducted the required Public Hearing at 9:00 p.m. on May 21, 2018, hereby approves the transfer of $385,000 from the Capital and Non-Recurring Expenditure Account to the Board of Education Capital Projects Account to cover the costs associated with the installation of four (4) portable classrooms at Pleasant Valley Elementary School.
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Item 16A - Passage of Ordinance
Resolution Adopting an Amendment to Ordinance #218 - Health and Sanitation
(Councilor Snvder)
BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby adopts an Amendment to Ordinance #218 - Health and Sanitation, as shown in attached Exhibit B.
Item 16A
Passage of OrdinanceResolution Adopting an Amendment to Ordinance #218 - Health and Sanitation
(Councilor Snvder)
BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby adopts an Amendment to Ordinance #218 - Health and Sanitation, as shown in attached Exhibit B.
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Item 16B - Resolution Adopting the Establishment of a South Windsor Volunteer Fire Tax Abatement Ordinance
(Deputy Mayor Paterna)
BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby adopts the Establishment of a South Windsor Volunteer Fire Tax Abatement Ordinance, as shown in attached Exhibit C.
Item 16B
Resolution Adopting the Establishment of a South Windsor Volunteer Fire Tax Abatement Ordinance(Deputy Mayor Paterna)
BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby adopts the Establishment of a South Windsor Volunteer Fire Tax Abatement Ordinance, as shown in attached Exhibit C.
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Item 17 - Public Input/Participation (Any Matter)
Item 17
Public Input/Participation (Any Matter)»
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.]
19. Executive Session
A. To Discuss Pending Claims and Litigation
20. Adjournment
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.]
19. Executive Session
A. To Discuss Pending Claims and Litigation
20. Adjournment
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