June 6, 2022 Council Meetings
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Items 1 - 3 - 1. Call Meeting to Order
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Roll Coll
Items 1 - 3
1. Call Meeting to Order2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Roll Coll
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Additional Item - After Roll Call is complete, the Town Council will recognize students from Pleasant Valley School, Orchard Hill School, Eli Terry School, Philip R. Smith School, Timothy Edwards Middle School and South Windsor High School in observation of the Patriotic Commission Essay/Poster Winners.
The Town Council will also be recognizing Ria Saxena for her award-winning poem entitled "In the Shadow of the Penumbra" which was presented to the Connecticut Supreme Court for Law Day and won first place.
Additional Item
After Roll Call is complete, the Town Council will recognize students from Pleasant Valley School, Orchard Hill School, Eli Terry School, Philip R. Smith School, Timothy Edwards Middle School and South Windsor High School in observation of the Patriotic Commission Essay/Poster Winners. The Town Council will also be recognizing Ria Saxena for her award-winning poem entitled "In the Shadow of the Penumbra" which was presented to the Connecticut Supreme Court for Law Day and won first place.
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Item 4 - Mayor's Remarks
Item 4
Mayor's Remarks
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Item 5 - Adoption of Agenda
(Councilor Philip Koboski)
Item 5
Adoption of Agenda(Councilor Philip Koboski)
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Item 6 - Communications and Reports from the Town Manager
Item 6
Communications and Reports from the Town Manager
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Item 7 - Public Input for Items on the Agenda
Public Input shall not exceed thirty (30) minutes. When recognized by the Mayor, the speaker(s) shall approach
the lectern, and give their name and address. Speakers shall avoid personal attacks or impugning or alleging an
improper motive to any person. The speaker(s) may address the Council on any item on the agenda. The
speaker(s) shall limit their speaking time to five (5) minutes.
Item 7
Public Input for Items on the AgendaPublic Input shall not exceed thirty (30) minutes. When recognized by the Mayor, the speaker(s) shall approach
the lectern, and give their name and address. Speakers shall avoid personal attacks or impugning or alleging an
improper motive to any person. The speaker(s) may address the Council on any item on the agenda. The
speaker(s) shall limit their speaking time to five (5) minutes.
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Item 13I - Discussion Item: An Ordinance Regarding Public Safety in Municipal Buildings
Concerning Concealed Carry on Town Owned Property (Requested by Elizabeth E.
Pendleton, Mayor)
Item 13I
Discussion Item: An Ordinance Regarding Public Safety in Municipal BuildingsConcerning Concealed Carry on Town Owned Property (Requested by Elizabeth E.
Pendleton, Mayor)
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Item 8 - Adoption of Minutes of Previous Meetings
(Councilor Andrew Paterna)
BE IT RESOLVED, that the South Windsor Town Council hereby approves the Minutes of the
Regular Town Council Meeting of May 16, 2022.
BE IT RESOLVED, that the South Windsor Town Council hereby approves the Minutes of the
Special Virtual Town Council Meeting of May 26, 2022.
Item 8
Adoption of Minutes of Previous Meetings(Councilor Andrew Paterna)
BE IT RESOLVED, that the South Windsor Town Council hereby approves the Minutes of the
Regular Town Council Meeting of May 16, 2022.
BE IT RESOLVED, that the South Windsor Town Council hereby approves the Minutes of the
Special Virtual Town Council Meeting of May 26, 2022.
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Item 9 - Communication from Liaisons, Officers, and Boards Directly Responsible to Council
Item 9
Communication from Liaisons, Officers, and Boards Directly Responsible to Council
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Consent Agenda - 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 Marek Kozikowski)
Motion to approve item 11 .B.l as a Second Reading on the Consent Agenda.
A. First Reading
1. None.
B. Second Reading
1. Resolution Appointing Natalie O'Brien (U) as a member of the South
Windsor Arts Commission for a term ending December 31, 2022.
BE IT RESOLVED, that the South Windsor Town Council hereby appoints Natalie O'Brien
(U) to the South Windsor Arts Commission for a term ending December 31, 2022.
C. Miscellaneous
1. None.
Consent Agenda
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 Marek Kozikowski)
Motion to approve item 11 .B.l as a Second Reading on the Consent Agenda.
A. First Reading
1. None.
B. Second Reading
1. Resolution Appointing Natalie O'Brien (U) as a member of the South
Windsor Arts Commission for a term ending December 31, 2022.
BE IT RESOLVED, that the South Windsor Town Council hereby appoints Natalie O'Brien
(U) to the South Windsor Arts Commission for a term ending December 31, 2022.
C. Miscellaneous
1. None.
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Item 13A - New Business
Discussion Item: Fire Houses One & Two Fire Alarm Project and Re-Allocation of
Remaining Funds to Replace Fire Alarms at Veterans Memorial Pool & an
Additional Fire Alarm System at TRACS (Requested by Scott Roberts, Asst. Town
Manager & Capital Improvements Project)
Item 13A
New BusinessDiscussion Item: Fire Houses One & Two Fire Alarm Project and Re-Allocation of
Remaining Funds to Replace Fire Alarms at Veterans Memorial Pool & an
Additional Fire Alarm System at TRACS (Requested by Scott Roberts, Asst. Town
Manager & Capital Improvements Project)
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Item 13B - Resolution Setting a Time and Place for a Public Hearing to Receive Citizen Input
on the transferring of Funds from the Capital Non-Recurring Account to the VMP
& TRACS Fire Alarm Projects
(Deputy Mayor Steven King Jr.)
BE IT RESOLVED, that the South Windsor Town Council hereby sets Monday, June 27,2022,
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 $21,370 from the Capital Non-Recurring Account to the VMP & TRACS Fire Alarm
Projects.
Item 13B
Resolution Setting a Time and Place for a Public Hearing to Receive Citizen Inputon the transferring of Funds from the Capital Non-Recurring Account to the VMP
& TRACS Fire Alarm Projects
(Deputy Mayor Steven King Jr.)
BE IT RESOLVED, that the South Windsor Town Council hereby sets Monday, June 27,2022,
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 $21,370 from the Capital Non-Recurring Account to the VMP & TRACS Fire Alarm
Projects.
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Item 13C - Resolution Approving the Transfer of $61,925 from the Social Security Tax Account
to the following accounts to cover overages; $32,075 to the Unemployment Account;
$14,850 to the Salary Contingency Account; and $15,000 to the Liability Insurance
Account
(Councilor Erica Evans)
BE IT RESOLVED, that the South Windsor Town Council hereby approves the transfer of
$61,925 from the Social Security Tax Account to the following accounts to cover overages;
$32,075 to the Unemployment Account; $14,850 to the Salary Contingency Account; and
$15,000 to the Liability Insurance Account.
Item 13C
Resolution Approving the Transfer of $61,925 from the Social Security Tax Accountto the following accounts to cover overages; $32,075 to the Unemployment Account;
$14,850 to the Salary Contingency Account; and $15,000 to the Liability Insurance
Account
(Councilor Erica Evans)
BE IT RESOLVED, that the South Windsor Town Council hereby approves the transfer of
$61,925 from the Social Security Tax Account to the following accounts to cover overages;
$32,075 to the Unemployment Account; $14,850 to the Salary Contingency Account; and
$15,000 to the Liability Insurance Account.
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Item 13D - Resolution Approving the Transfer of $950,000 from the Health Insurance Account
and $200,000 from the Police Operation Full-Time Salary Account and transfers
$400,000 to the Capital Projects Account and $750,000 to the Pension Account
(Councilor Philip Koboski)
BE IT RESOLVED, that the South Windsor Town Council hereby approves the transfers of
$950,000 from the Health Insurance Account, and $200,000 from the Police Operation Full-Time
Salary Account to the following accounts; $400,000 to the Capital Projects Account; and
$750,000 to the Pension Account.
Item 13D
Resolution Approving the Transfer of $950,000 from the Health Insurance Accountand $200,000 from the Police Operation Full-Time Salary Account and transfers
$400,000 to the Capital Projects Account and $750,000 to the Pension Account
(Councilor Philip Koboski)
BE IT RESOLVED, that the South Windsor Town Council hereby approves the transfers of
$950,000 from the Health Insurance Account, and $200,000 from the Police Operation Full-Time
Salary Account to the following accounts; $400,000 to the Capital Projects Account; and
$750,000 to the Pension Account.
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Item 13E - Resolution Approving the Transfer of $63,000 from the Engineering Full-Time
Salary Account to the Information Technology Full-Time Salary Account
(Councilor Cesar Lopez)
BE IT RESOLVED, that the South Windsor Town Council hereby approves the transfer of
$63,000 from the Engineering Full-Time Salary Account and transfers it to the Information
Technology Full-Time Salary Account.
Item 13E
Resolution Approving the Transfer of $63,000 from the Engineering Full-TimeSalary Account to the Information Technology Full-Time Salary Account
(Councilor Cesar Lopez)
BE IT RESOLVED, that the South Windsor Town Council hereby approves the transfer of
$63,000 from the Engineering Full-Time Salary Account and transfers it to the Information
Technology Full-Time Salary Account.
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Item 13F - Resolution Accepting the Fiscal Year 2021/2022 Suspense List
(Councilor Jamie Gamble)
BE IT RESOLVED, that the South Windsor Town Council hereby accepts the Fiscal Year
2021/2022 Suspense List as proposed and submitted to the Town Council by the Collector of
Revenue, and as more fully described in attached Exhibit A.
Item 13F
Resolution Accepting the Fiscal Year 2021/2022 Suspense List(Councilor Jamie Gamble)
BE IT RESOLVED, that the South Windsor Town Council hereby accepts the Fiscal Year
2021/2022 Suspense List as proposed and submitted to the Town Council by the Collector of
Revenue, and as more fully described in attached Exhibit A.
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Item 13G - Discussion Item: Juneteenth to Become a State Holiday in Connecticut
(Requested by Town Manager, Michael Maniscalco)
Item 13G
Discussion Item: Juneteenth to Become a State Holiday in Connecticut(Requested by Town Manager, Michael Maniscalco)
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Item 13H - Discussion Item: Public Act No. 22-30 An Act Concerning Fair Rent Commissions
(Requested by Town Manager, Michael Maniscalco)
Item 13H
Discussion Item: Public Act No. 22-30 An Act Concerning Fair Rent Commissions(Requested by Town Manager, Michael Maniscalco)
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Item 13J - Resolution Approving the Job Classification and Fringe Benefit Description for
Non-Bargaining Unit Members for Fiscal Year 2022/2023 through 2024/2025
(Councilor Andrew Paterna)
BE IT RESOLVED, that the South Windsor Town Council hereby approves the Job
Classification and Fringe Benefit Description for Non-Bargaining Unit Members for Fiscal Year
2022/2023 through 2024/2025.
Item 13J
Resolution Approving the Job Classification and Fringe Benefit Description forNon-Bargaining Unit Members for Fiscal Year 2022/2023 through 2024/2025
(Councilor Andrew Paterna)
BE IT RESOLVED, that the South Windsor Town Council hereby approves the Job
Classification and Fringe Benefit Description for Non-Bargaining Unit Members for Fiscal Year
2022/2023 through 2024/2025.
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Item 13K - Resolution Approving a Refund of Taxes to Fourteen (14) South Windsor Taxpayers
(Councilor Erica Evans)
BE IT RESOLVED, that the South Windsor Town Council hereby approves a refund of property
taxes to Fourteen (14) South Windsor Taxpayers, the total of said refunds being $3,164.03 and
as more fully described in attached Exhibit A.
Item 13K
Resolution Approving a Refund of Taxes to Fourteen (14) South Windsor Taxpayers(Councilor Erica Evans)
BE IT RESOLVED, that the South Windsor Town Council hereby approves a refund of property
taxes to Fourteen (14) South Windsor Taxpayers, the total of said refunds being $3,164.03 and
as more fully described in attached Exhibit A.
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Item 13L - Resolution Setting a Time and Place for a Public Hearing to Receive Citizen Input
on the proposed amendment to Sec. 2-530 the Local Preference Bid Ordinance
(Councilor Marek Kozikowski)
BE IT RESOLVED, that the South Windsor Town Council hereby sets Monday, June 27,2022,
at 8:15 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 proposed amendment to Sec. 2-530 the Local Preference Bid Ordinance.
Item 13L
Resolution Setting a Time and Place for a Public Hearing to Receive Citizen Inputon the proposed amendment to Sec. 2-530 the Local Preference Bid Ordinance
(Councilor Marek Kozikowski)
BE IT RESOLVED, that the South Windsor Town Council hereby sets Monday, June 27,2022,
at 8:15 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 proposed amendment to Sec. 2-530 the Local Preference Bid Ordinance.
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Item 13M - Resolution Approving the Transfer of $50,000 from the Contingency Account to the
Strategic Planning Capital Account
(Councilor Philip Koboski)
BE IT RESOLVED, that the South Windsor Town Council hereby transfers $50,000 from the
Contingency Account and transfers it to the Strategic Planning Capital Account for the purpose
of a consultant fee.
Item 13M
Resolution Approving the Transfer of $50,000 from the Contingency Account to theStrategic Planning Capital Account
(Councilor Philip Koboski)
BE IT RESOLVED, that the South Windsor Town Council hereby transfers $50,000 from the
Contingency Account and transfers it to the Strategic Planning Capital Account for the purpose
of a consultant fee.
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Item 13N - Resolution Accepting the Resignation of Janice Snyder (R) from the Greater
Hartford Transit District Committee
(Councilor Jamie Gamble)
BE IT RESOLVED, that the South Windsor Town Council hereby accepts with regret the
resignation of Janice Snyder (R) from the Greater Hartford Transit District Committee effective
April 27, 2022; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the South Windsor Town Council extends its thanks to
Janice Snyder for the time she has dedicated to serving her community through her membership
on the Greater Hartford Transit District Committee.
Item 13N
Resolution Accepting the Resignation of Janice Snyder (R) from the GreaterHartford Transit District Committee
(Councilor Jamie Gamble)
BE IT RESOLVED, that the South Windsor Town Council hereby accepts with regret the
resignation of Janice Snyder (R) from the Greater Hartford Transit District Committee effective
April 27, 2022; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the South Windsor Town Council extends its thanks to
Janice Snyder for the time she has dedicated to serving her community through her membership
on the Greater Hartford Transit District Committee.
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Item 13O - Resolution Accepting the Resignation of Ritu Goel (D) from the Park & Recreation
Commission
(Councilor Erica Evans)
BE IT RESOLVED, that the South Windsor Town Council hereby accepts with regret the
resignation of Ritu Goel (D) from the Park & Recreation Commission effective June 02, 2022;
and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the South Windsor Town Council extends its thanks to
Ritu Goel for the time she has dedicated to serving her community through her membership on
the Park & Recreation Commission.
Item 13O
Resolution Accepting the Resignation of Ritu Goel (D) from the Park & RecreationCommission
(Councilor Erica Evans)
BE IT RESOLVED, that the South Windsor Town Council hereby accepts with regret the
resignation of Ritu Goel (D) from the Park & Recreation Commission effective June 02, 2022;
and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the South Windsor Town Council extends its thanks to
Ritu Goel for the time she has dedicated to serving her community through her membership on
the Park & Recreation Commission.
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Item 13P - Resolution Waiving the Competitive Bidding Process for Sidewalk Replacement
and Authorizes the Town Manager to Sign & Execute an Agreement
(Requested by Jefferey Doolittle, Town Engineer)
(Councilor Karen Lydecker)
WHEREAS, The Engineering Department Advertised for Bids for Concrete Sidewalk
Replacement in April 2022 and No Bids were received at the time they were due on April 21,
2022;and
WHEREAS, the Engineering Department thinks there were no bidders because of the increased
demand for concrete sidewalk replacements in the area and a reduction in the number and size of
the contractors who perform concrete sidewalk replacements in the area; and
WHEREAS, Hathaway Landscaping LLC has been performing Miscellaneous Concrete
Sidewalk Replacement in South Windsor under contract from a previous bid in 2020 that has
expired; and
WHEREAS, Hathaway Landscaping LLC has agreed to continue to perform Concrete Sidewalk
Replacement for the Town of South Windsor under mutually beneficial and agreed prices for
2022;and
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Council finds it is in the Town's best
interest to waive competitive bidding for the Replacement of Concrete Sidewalks and enter into
an agreement with Hathaway Landscaping LLC for this work in 2022.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Town Council authorizes the Town Manager, Michael
Maniscalco to sign an agreement and other documents necessary to complete this work
Item 13P
Resolution Waiving the Competitive Bidding Process for Sidewalk Replacementand Authorizes the Town Manager to Sign & Execute an Agreement
(Requested by Jefferey Doolittle, Town Engineer)
(Councilor Karen Lydecker)
WHEREAS, The Engineering Department Advertised for Bids for Concrete Sidewalk
Replacement in April 2022 and No Bids were received at the time they were due on April 21,
2022;and
WHEREAS, the Engineering Department thinks there were no bidders because of the increased
demand for concrete sidewalk replacements in the area and a reduction in the number and size of
the contractors who perform concrete sidewalk replacements in the area; and
WHEREAS, Hathaway Landscaping LLC has been performing Miscellaneous Concrete
Sidewalk Replacement in South Windsor under contract from a previous bid in 2020 that has
expired; and
WHEREAS, Hathaway Landscaping LLC has agreed to continue to perform Concrete Sidewalk
Replacement for the Town of South Windsor under mutually beneficial and agreed prices for
2022;and
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Council finds it is in the Town's best
interest to waive competitive bidding for the Replacement of Concrete Sidewalks and enter into
an agreement with Hathaway Landscaping LLC for this work in 2022.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Town Council authorizes the Town Manager, Michael
Maniscalco to sign an agreement and other documents necessary to complete this work
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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, and 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, and 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 17 & 18 - 17. Executive Session
(Please invite Town Manager, Michael Maniscalco, Assistant Town Manager, Mrs. Perry, Assistant Town
Manager, Mr. Roberts, Clerk of the Council, Mr. Nolan, and any other appropriate personnel deemed necessary).
A. Discussion Item: A Personnel Matter (Town Managers Performance Evaluation)
B. Discussion Item: Strategy in Negations Regarding Retention of All Employees.
18. Adjournment
Items 17 & 18
17. Executive Session(Please invite Town Manager, Michael Maniscalco, Assistant Town Manager, Mrs. Perry, Assistant Town
Manager, Mr. Roberts, Clerk of the Council, Mr. Nolan, and any other appropriate personnel deemed necessary).
A. Discussion Item: A Personnel Matter (Town Managers Performance Evaluation)
B. Discussion Item: Strategy in Negations Regarding Retention of All Employees.
18. Adjournment
