July 3, 2023 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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Item 5 - Adoption of Agenda
Item 5
Adoption of Agenda»
Item 6 - Communications and Reports from the Town Manager
Item 6
Communications and Reports from the Town Manager»
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, 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, 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 8 - Adoption of Minutes of Previous Meeting
Approval of June 20, 2023 Town Council Meeting Minutes
BE IT RESOLVED, that the South Windsor Town Couacil hereby approves the Minutes of
the Regular Town Council Meeting of June 20, 2023
Item 8
Adoption of Minutes of Previous MeetingApproval of June 20, 2023 Town Council Meeting Minutes
BE IT RESOLVED, that the South Windsor Town Couacil hereby approves the Minutes of
the Regular Town Council Meeting of June 20, 2023
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Item 9 - Communication from Liaisons, Officers, and Boards Directly Responsible to Council
> Capital Projects (Mayor Pendleton)
> Inland Wetlands Agency/Conservation (Deputy Mayor King)
> Patriotic Commission (Mayor Pendleton)
> Planning and Zoning (Councilor Kozikowski)
> Economic Development Commission
Item 9
Communication from Liaisons, Officers, and Boards Directly Responsible to Council> Capital Projects (Mayor Pendleton)
> Inland Wetlands Agency/Conservation (Deputy Mayor King)
> Patriotic Commission (Mayor Pendleton)
> Planning and Zoning (Councilor Kozikowski)
> Economic Development Commission
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Item 10 - Reports from Committees
> Mass Transit & Highway Advisory Committee (Councilor Evans)
Item 10
Reports from Committees> Mass Transit & Highway Advisory Committee (Councilor Evans)
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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
None.
Councilor Koboski
B. Second Reading
1) Resolution appointing Maria Baseel (U) as a member of the South Windsor Arts
Commission
BE IT RESOLVED, that the South Windsor Town Council hereby appoints Maria
Baseel (U) as a member of the South Windsor Arts Commission to fill a vacancy, for a
term ending December 31, 2023.
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.]
A. First Reading
None.
Councilor Koboski
B. Second Reading
1) Resolution appointing Maria Baseel (U) as a member of the South Windsor Arts
Commission
BE IT RESOLVED, that the South Windsor Town Council hereby appoints Maria
Baseel (U) as a member of the South Windsor Arts Commission to fill a vacancy, for a
term ending December 31, 2023.
C. Miscellaneous
None.
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Item 12A (Part 1 of 2) - Unfinished Business
Discussion Item: Updates on the warehouse and housing moratorium (Jeff Folger)
Item 12A (Part 1 of 2)
Unfinished BusinessDiscussion Item: Updates on the warehouse and housing moratorium (Jeff Folger)
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Public Hearing - Public Hearing to be held at 8:00pm to receive citizen input on the updated Master Plan from the Strategic
Planning Committee
Public Hearing
Public Hearing to be held at 8:00pm to receive citizen input on the updated Master Plan from the StrategicPlanning Committee
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Item 12A (Part 2 of 2) - Unfinished Business
Discussion Item: Updates on the warehouse and housing moratorium (Jeff Folger)
Item 12A (Part 2 of 2)
Unfinished BusinessDiscussion Item: Updates on the warehouse and housing moratorium (Jeff Folger)
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Item 13A - New Business
Discuss Item: Abandonment of 8 Collins Lane
Item 13A
New BusinessDiscuss Item: Abandonment of 8 Collins Lane
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Item 13B - Resolution setting a time and place for a public hearing to receive citizen input on
the design and installation of sidewalks along Birch Hill Drive and connecting to existing
nearby sidewalks on Felt Road
BE IT RESOLVED, that the South Windsor town Council hereby sets Monday July 17, 2023
at 8:00 pm 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 design and installation of sidewalks along Birch Hill Drive and connecting to existing
nearby sidewalks on Felt Road.
Item 13B
Resolution setting a time and place for a public hearing to receive citizen input onthe design and installation of sidewalks along Birch Hill Drive and connecting to existing
nearby sidewalks on Felt Road
BE IT RESOLVED, that the South Windsor town Council hereby sets Monday July 17, 2023
at 8:00 pm 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 design and installation of sidewalks along Birch Hill Drive and connecting to existing
nearby sidewalks on Felt Road.
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Item 13C - Resolution accepting the resignation of Andrew Patema (D) from the South
Windsor Town Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that the South Windsor Town Council hereby accepts, with regret, the
resignation of Andrew Paterna (D) from the South Windsor Town Council effective June 26,
2023 at 11:00am; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the South Windsor Town Council extends its thanks to
Andrew Patema for the time he has dedicated to serving the community of South Windsor by
his participation on the Town Council.
Item 13C
Resolution accepting the resignation of Andrew Patema (D) from the SouthWindsor Town Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that the South Windsor Town Council hereby accepts, with regret, the
resignation of Andrew Paterna (D) from the South Windsor Town Council effective June 26,
2023 at 11:00am; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the South Windsor Town Council extends its thanks to
Andrew Patema for the time he has dedicated to serving the community of South Windsor by
his participation on the Town Council.
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Item 13D - Resolution waiving the bidding process
WHEREAS, Conn. Gen. Stat. § 4a-53a allows the Commissioner of Administrative Services
(the "Commissioner") to serve as the contracting agent for a group of three (3) or more
municipalities that seek to purchase supplies, materials or equipment, upon the request of the
such group, provided that (1) the Commissioner determines that the group will achieve a cost
savings through the Commissioner serving as the contracting agent, and (2) such cost savings
are greater than the administrative costs to the State; and
WHEREAS, Conn. Gen. Stat. § 7-148v(b) allows the Town, of South Windsor (the "Town")
to purchase equipment, supplies, materials, or services from the list of eligible entities listed
in the statute; and
WHEREAS, The Town is constrained in its ability to purchase equipment, supplies,
materials pursuant to the Town Charter Section 714 ("Section 714"); and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 714, the Town has a $5,000 cap on purchases without the
Town Manager inviting sealed bids or proposals or getting the Town Council to waive such
bidding process; and
WHEREAS, Section 714 is a constraint on the Town's ability to achieve cost savings
because during the waiver process, supplies disappear, or the opportunity to implement cost
savings has changed; and
WHEREAS, the Town Council has determined that requiring sealed bids for purchases
greater than $5,000 is not in the best interest of the Town.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that notwithstanding Section 714, the Town
Council authorizes the Town Manager to participate with the State of Connecticut contracting
programs for the purchase of supplies, materials, or equipment pursuant to Conn. Gen. Stat. §
4a-53a.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that notwithstanding Section 714, the Town Council
authorizes the Town Manager to purchase equipment, supplies, materials, or services from
the list of eligible entities listed in Conn. Gen. Stat. § 7-148v(b).
FURTHER RESOLVED, that notwithstanding Section 714, the Town Council has
determined that the $5,000 threshold requiring sealed bids for the purchase of equipment,
supplies or materials is an impediment to the efficient operations of the Town, and is not in
the best interests of the Town, and hereby authorizes the Town Manager to waive the bidding
requirements for the purchase of equipment, supplies or materials for contracts valued at
$25,000 or less for the remainder of the fiscal year.
FURTHER RESOLVED, that nothing in this resolution shall abrogate the provisions of
Charter Section 1001 requiring disclosure of financial interests by any elected or appointed
Town official, board or commission member, or employee.
Item 13D
Resolution waiving the bidding processWHEREAS, Conn. Gen. Stat. § 4a-53a allows the Commissioner of Administrative Services
(the "Commissioner") to serve as the contracting agent for a group of three (3) or more
municipalities that seek to purchase supplies, materials or equipment, upon the request of the
such group, provided that (1) the Commissioner determines that the group will achieve a cost
savings through the Commissioner serving as the contracting agent, and (2) such cost savings
are greater than the administrative costs to the State; and
WHEREAS, Conn. Gen. Stat. § 7-148v(b) allows the Town, of South Windsor (the "Town")
to purchase equipment, supplies, materials, or services from the list of eligible entities listed
in the statute; and
WHEREAS, The Town is constrained in its ability to purchase equipment, supplies,
materials pursuant to the Town Charter Section 714 ("Section 714"); and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 714, the Town has a $5,000 cap on purchases without the
Town Manager inviting sealed bids or proposals or getting the Town Council to waive such
bidding process; and
WHEREAS, Section 714 is a constraint on the Town's ability to achieve cost savings
because during the waiver process, supplies disappear, or the opportunity to implement cost
savings has changed; and
WHEREAS, the Town Council has determined that requiring sealed bids for purchases
greater than $5,000 is not in the best interest of the Town.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that notwithstanding Section 714, the Town
Council authorizes the Town Manager to participate with the State of Connecticut contracting
programs for the purchase of supplies, materials, or equipment pursuant to Conn. Gen. Stat. §
4a-53a.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that notwithstanding Section 714, the Town Council
authorizes the Town Manager to purchase equipment, supplies, materials, or services from
the list of eligible entities listed in Conn. Gen. Stat. § 7-148v(b).
FURTHER RESOLVED, that notwithstanding Section 714, the Town Council has
determined that the $5,000 threshold requiring sealed bids for the purchase of equipment,
supplies or materials is an impediment to the efficient operations of the Town, and is not in
the best interests of the Town, and hereby authorizes the Town Manager to waive the bidding
requirements for the purchase of equipment, supplies or materials for contracts valued at
$25,000 or less for the remainder of the fiscal year.
FURTHER RESOLVED, that nothing in this resolution shall abrogate the provisions of
Charter Section 1001 requiring disclosure of financial interests by any elected or appointed
Town official, board or commission member, or employee.
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Item 13E - Resolution approving an offer of a tax assessmeat agreement with McGuire Road
Associates, LLC
WHEREAS, a request for tax abatement has been received from McGuire Road Associates,
LLC for property located at 95 John Fitch Boulevard, South Windsor, Connecticut; and
WHEREAS, the Town of South Windsor's Tax Partnership Program established pursuant to
Connecticut General State Statutes Section 12-65b, is intended to encourage the development
and expansion of quality business in Town, through tax and other economic incentives and is
designed to retain and attract business that will generate substantial additional tax revenues and
employment opportunities for the Town while providing quality goods and services; and
WHEREAS, at the Economic Development Commission meeting held on March 22,2023, the
Commission reviewed and recommended that a tax assessment agreement be offered to
McGuire Road Associates, LLC; and
WHEREAS, the Town Manager recommends; pursuant to said program, that a tax assessment
agreement be offered to McGuire Road Associates, LLC as an incentive to invest an estimated
$8,400,000 in total costs for Expansion or Coiporate Headquarters that includes a new storage
building, outdoor storage, operations expansion, etc. 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 McGuire Road Associates, LLC,
per the details listed on attached exhibit A, commencing with the Grand List following the date
the Certificate of Occupancy issued for the Real Property; provided, however, that if such
assessment is changed by any future Town revaluation, the new assessed value of the Real
Property shall be reduced by the percentage applicable to the year within the abatement
agreement period such assessment is changed; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the South Windsor Town Council's offer to McGuire
Road Associates, LLC is conditioned upon McGuire Road Associates, LLC (1) meeting the
estimated $8,400,000 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 often (10) years
from the date the Certificate of Occupancy is issued; if McGuire Road Associates, LLC fails
to meet either of these conditions McGuire Road Associates, LLC 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 the execution of a written agreement by McGuire Road Associates, LLC reflecting the
terms set forth in the resolution and such other terms as the Town may require.
Item 13E
Resolution approving an offer of a tax assessmeat agreement with McGuire RoadAssociates, LLC
WHEREAS, a request for tax abatement has been received from McGuire Road Associates,
LLC for property located at 95 John Fitch Boulevard, South Windsor, Connecticut; and
WHEREAS, the Town of South Windsor's Tax Partnership Program established pursuant to
Connecticut General State Statutes Section 12-65b, is intended to encourage the development
and expansion of quality business in Town, through tax and other economic incentives and is
designed to retain and attract business that will generate substantial additional tax revenues and
employment opportunities for the Town while providing quality goods and services; and
WHEREAS, at the Economic Development Commission meeting held on March 22,2023, the
Commission reviewed and recommended that a tax assessment agreement be offered to
McGuire Road Associates, LLC; and
WHEREAS, the Town Manager recommends; pursuant to said program, that a tax assessment
agreement be offered to McGuire Road Associates, LLC as an incentive to invest an estimated
$8,400,000 in total costs for Expansion or Coiporate Headquarters that includes a new storage
building, outdoor storage, operations expansion, etc. 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 McGuire Road Associates, LLC,
per the details listed on attached exhibit A, commencing with the Grand List following the date
the Certificate of Occupancy issued for the Real Property; provided, however, that if such
assessment is changed by any future Town revaluation, the new assessed value of the Real
Property shall be reduced by the percentage applicable to the year within the abatement
agreement period such assessment is changed; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the South Windsor Town Council's offer to McGuire
Road Associates, LLC is conditioned upon McGuire Road Associates, LLC (1) meeting the
estimated $8,400,000 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 often (10) years
from the date the Certificate of Occupancy is issued; if McGuire Road Associates, LLC fails
to meet either of these conditions McGuire Road Associates, LLC 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 the execution of a written agreement by McGuire Road Associates, LLC reflecting the
terms set forth in the resolution and such other terms as the Town may require.
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Item 13F - Resolution approving an annual salary increase of 3% for the Fiscal Year 2023/2024
for Amanda Poma, Clerk of the Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that the South Windsor Town Council hereby approves an annual salary
increase of 3% for Fiscal Year 2023/2024 for Amanda N. Poma, Clerk of the Council, said
annual salary rate to be retroactive from July 1, 2023.
Item 13F
Resolution approving an annual salary increase of 3% for the Fiscal Year 2023/2024for Amanda Poma, Clerk of the Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that the South Windsor Town Council hereby approves an annual salary
increase of 3% for Fiscal Year 2023/2024 for Amanda N. Poma, Clerk of the Council, said
annual salary rate to be retroactive from July 1, 2023.
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Item 13G - Resolution appointing Matthew Siracusa (R) to tie Town Council effective July 3,
2023
BE IT RESOLVED, that the South Windsor Town Council hereby appoints Matthew Siracusa
(R), in accordance with Section 208 of the South Windsor Town Charter, to the Town Council
effective July 3,2023, for a term ending November 11,2023, to fill the unexpired term of Jamie
Gamble (R) whose resignation on June 20, 2023, has already been accepted by the South
Windsor Town Council.
Item 13G
Resolution appointing Matthew Siracusa (R) to tie Town Council effective July 3,2023
BE IT RESOLVED, that the South Windsor Town Council hereby appoints Matthew Siracusa
(R), in accordance with Section 208 of the South Windsor Town Charter, to the Town Council
effective July 3,2023, for a term ending November 11,2023, to fill the unexpired term of Jamie
Gamble (R) whose resignation on June 20, 2023, has already been accepted by the South
Windsor Town Council.
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Item 13H - Resolution appointing Anitha Elasigo (D) to the Town Council effective July 3, 2023
BE IT RESOLVED, that the South Windsor Town Council hereby appoints Anitha Elango
(D), in accordance with Section 208 of the South Windsor Town Charter, to the Town Council
effective July 3, 2023, for a term ending November 11, 2023, to fill the unexpired term of
Andrew Paterna (D) whose resignation on June 26, 2023, has already been accepted by the
South Windsor Town Council.
Item 13H
Resolution appointing Anitha Elasigo (D) to the Town Council effective July 3, 2023BE IT RESOLVED, that the South Windsor Town Council hereby appoints Anitha Elango
(D), in accordance with Section 208 of the South Windsor Town Charter, to the Town Council
effective July 3, 2023, for a term ending November 11, 2023, to fill the unexpired term of
Andrew Paterna (D) whose resignation on June 26, 2023, has already been accepted by the
South Windsor Town Council.
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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
impugrting 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
impugrting 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 the Council
18. Adjournment
Items 16 & 18
16. Communications from the Council18. Adjournment
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