July 19, 2021 Council Meetings
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Items 1 - 3 - 1. Call Meeting to Order
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Roll Call
Items 1 - 3
1. Call Meeting to Order2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Roll Call
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Item 4 - Mayor's Remarks
Item 4
Mayor's Remarks
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Item 5 - Adoption of Agenda
(Councilor Koboski)
Item 5
Adoption of Agenda(Councilor Koboski)
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Item 6 - Communications and Reports from Town Manager
Item 6
Communications and Reports from Town Manager
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Item 7 - Public Input
Item 7
Public Input
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Item 8 - Adoption of Minutes of Previous Meetings
(Councilor Snvder)
BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby approves the Minutes of the following Town Council Meeting: Regular Meeting Minutes of July 6, 2021
Item 8
Adoption of Minutes of Previous Meetings(Councilor Snvder)
BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby approves the Minutes of the following Town Council Meeting: Regular Meeting Minutes of July 6, 2021
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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 to Council
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Item 13A - New Business
Discussion Item: Car Break-ins in the Town of South Windsor (requested by Councilor Maneeley) (Chief Lindstrom, Police Department to be present)
Item 13A
New BusinessDiscussion Item: Car Break-ins in the Town of South Windsor (requested by Councilor Maneeley) (Chief Lindstrom, Police Department to be present)
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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.]
a. First Reading
(Councilor Lopez)
Motion to Approve Agenda Items 11 .a.A. as a First Reading on the Consent Agenda
A. Resolution Appointing Deputy Mayor Pendleton (D) to the Pension Committee and Postponing Consideration of this Motion until the Town Council's Next Regularly Scheduled Meeting
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 as follows:
Item #7 and 15:
Public Input
When recognized by the Mayor, the speakers (s) shall approach the lectern, give their name and address, and avoid personalities or impugning of improper motive to any person.
The speaker(s) shall limit their speaking time to five (5) MINUTES. This limit may not be exceeded, except when invoked by any Member of the Council with the consent of a majority of the Council present.
Town Council members will not respond to any public comments/questions.
a. First Reading (Continued)
BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby appoints Deputy Mayor Pendleton (D) to the Pension Committee for a term ending November 8, 2021, to fill the unexpired term of Mary Justine Hockenberry and postpones consideration of this motion until the Town Council's next regularly scheduled meeting.
(Councilor Maneelev)
Motion to Approve Agenda Items 11 .a.B. as a First Reading on the Consent Agenda
B. Resolution Reappointing John Phillips (R) to the Inland Wetlands Agency/Conservation 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 reappoints John Phillips (R) to the Inland Wetlands/Conservation Commission for a term ending June 1, 2025, and postpones consideration of this motion until the Town Council's next regularly scheduled meeting.
b. Second Reading
(Deputy Mayor Pendleton)
Motion to Approve Agenda Items 11.b.A. as a Second Reading on the Consent Agenda
A. Resolution Reappointing Matthew Streeter (R) to the Cable Advisory Board
BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby reappoints Matthew Streeter (R) to the Cable Advisory Board for a term ending June 30, 2023.
(Councilor Lydecker)
Motion to Approve Agenda Items 11.b.B. through 11.b.D. as a Second Reading on the
Consent Agenda
B. Resolution Appointing Alan Cavagnaro (D) an Alternate to the Planning & Zoning Commission
BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby appoints Alan Cavagnaro (D) an Alternate to the Planning & Zoning Commission for a term ending December 1, 2023, to fill the unexpired term of Elizabeth McGuire.
b. Second Reading (Continued)
C. Resolution Appointing Claudia Bernstein (D) to the South Windsor Alliance for Families
BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby appoints Claudia Bernstein (D) to the South Windsor Alliance for Families for a term ending September 1, 2022, to fill an expired vacancy.
D. Resolution Appointing Tim Appleton (D) an Alternate to the Board of Assessment Appeals
BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby appoints Tim Appleton (D) an Alternate to the Board of Assessment Appeals for a term ending November 30, 2021, to fill the unexpired term of Gavin Zhu.
c. Miscellaneous 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.]
a. First Reading
(Councilor Lopez)
Motion to Approve Agenda Items 11 .a.A. as a First Reading on the Consent Agenda
A. Resolution Appointing Deputy Mayor Pendleton (D) to the Pension Committee and Postponing Consideration of this Motion until the Town Council's Next Regularly Scheduled Meeting
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 as follows:
Item #7 and 15:
Public Input
When recognized by the Mayor, the speakers (s) shall approach the lectern, give their name and address, and avoid personalities or impugning of improper motive to any person.
The speaker(s) shall limit their speaking time to five (5) MINUTES. This limit may not be exceeded, except when invoked by any Member of the Council with the consent of a majority of the Council present.
Town Council members will not respond to any public comments/questions.
a. First Reading (Continued)
BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby appoints Deputy Mayor Pendleton (D) to the Pension Committee for a term ending November 8, 2021, to fill the unexpired term of Mary Justine Hockenberry and postpones consideration of this motion until the Town Council's next regularly scheduled meeting.
(Councilor Maneelev)
Motion to Approve Agenda Items 11 .a.B. as a First Reading on the Consent Agenda
B. Resolution Reappointing John Phillips (R) to the Inland Wetlands Agency/Conservation 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 reappoints John Phillips (R) to the Inland Wetlands/Conservation Commission for a term ending June 1, 2025, and postpones consideration of this motion until the Town Council's next regularly scheduled meeting.
b. Second Reading
(Deputy Mayor Pendleton)
Motion to Approve Agenda Items 11.b.A. as a Second Reading on the Consent Agenda
A. Resolution Reappointing Matthew Streeter (R) to the Cable Advisory Board
BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby reappoints Matthew Streeter (R) to the Cable Advisory Board for a term ending June 30, 2023.
(Councilor Lydecker)
Motion to Approve Agenda Items 11.b.B. through 11.b.D. as a Second Reading on the
Consent Agenda
B. Resolution Appointing Alan Cavagnaro (D) an Alternate to the Planning & Zoning Commission
BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby appoints Alan Cavagnaro (D) an Alternate to the Planning & Zoning Commission for a term ending December 1, 2023, to fill the unexpired term of Elizabeth McGuire.
b. Second Reading (Continued)
C. Resolution Appointing Claudia Bernstein (D) to the South Windsor Alliance for Families
BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby appoints Claudia Bernstein (D) to the South Windsor Alliance for Families for a term ending September 1, 2022, to fill an expired vacancy.
D. Resolution Appointing Tim Appleton (D) an Alternate to the Board of Assessment Appeals
BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby appoints Tim Appleton (D) an Alternate to the Board of Assessment Appeals for a term ending November 30, 2021, to fill the unexpired term of Gavin Zhu.
c. Miscellaneous None
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Item 12A - Discussion Item: The Creation of a Memorial to Honor Residents who have been Impacted by COVID-19 (requested by Councilor Evans) (Previously discussed at the Town Council Regular Meeting on July 6, 2021
Item 12A
Discussion Item: The Creation of a Memorial to Honor Residents who have been Impacted by COVID-19 (requested by Councilor Evans) (Previously discussed at the Town Council Regular Meeting on July 6, 2021
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Item 12B - Discussion Item: Creation of an Arts Commission (requested by Councilor Evans) (Previously discussed at the Town Council Regular Meeting on July 6, 2021)
Item 12B
Discussion Item: Creation of an Arts Commission (requested by Councilor Evans) (Previously discussed at the Town Council Regular Meeting on July 6, 2021)
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Item 12C - Discussion Item: Recommendation to Review Transparency and Communications in South Windsor Town Government (requested by Councilor Evans and Deputy Mayor Pendleton) (Previously discussed at the Town Council Regular Meeting on July 6, 2021)
Item 12C
Discussion Item: Recommendation to Review Transparency and Communications in South Windsor Town Government (requested by Councilor Evans and Deputy Mayor Pendleton) (Previously discussed at the Town Council Regular Meeting on July 6, 2021)
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Item 12D (Part 1 of 2) - Discussion Item: Proposed Revisions to the Town Council Rules & Procedures (requested by the Town Council Rules & Procedures Committee) (Previously discussed at the Town Council Regular Meeting on July 6, 2021)
Item 12D (Part 1 of 2)
Discussion Item: Proposed Revisions to the Town Council Rules & Procedures (requested by the Town Council Rules & Procedures Committee) (Previously discussed at the Town Council Regular Meeting on July 6, 2021)
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Item 13B - Resolution Authorizing Referendum on the Sale of a Certain Parcel of Property Known as Lot 2 and Located at 725 Sullivan Avenue, South Windsor
(Councilor Evans)
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Resolution entitled "Resolution Authorizing the Sale of a Certain Parcel of Property Known at Lot 2 and Located at 765 Sullivan Avenue" heretofore at this meeting adopted, be submitted to the Town electors for approval, or disapproval, at a referendum to be held in conjunction with the general election on November 2, 2021; and that the warning of said referendum state the question to be voted on as follows:
"Shall the resolution entitled "Resolution Authorizing the Sale of a Certain Parcel of Property Known as Lot 2 and Located at 725 Sullivan Avenue, South Windsor, to JP RE Holdings, LLC for the sum of Two Hundred Sixty-Five Thousand Dollars ($265,000), adopted by the Town Council on be approved?"
The ballot label for said question shall read as follows:
"Shall the resolution authorizing the sale of a certain parcel of property known as Lot 2 and located at 725 Sullivan Avenue, South Windsor, to JP RE Holdings, LLC for Two Hundred Sixty-Five Thousand Dollars ($265,000) be approved? YES/NO"
The warning of said referendum shall state that the full text of said resolution is on file and open to public inspection in the Office of the Town Clerk.
Item 13B
Resolution Authorizing Referendum on the Sale of a Certain Parcel of Property Known as Lot 2 and Located at 725 Sullivan Avenue, South Windsor(Councilor Evans)
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Resolution entitled "Resolution Authorizing the Sale of a Certain Parcel of Property Known at Lot 2 and Located at 765 Sullivan Avenue" heretofore at this meeting adopted, be submitted to the Town electors for approval, or disapproval, at a referendum to be held in conjunction with the general election on November 2, 2021; and that the warning of said referendum state the question to be voted on as follows:
"Shall the resolution entitled "Resolution Authorizing the Sale of a Certain Parcel of Property Known as Lot 2 and Located at 725 Sullivan Avenue, South Windsor, to JP RE Holdings, LLC for the sum of Two Hundred Sixty-Five Thousand Dollars ($265,000), adopted by the Town Council on be approved?"
The ballot label for said question shall read as follows:
"Shall the resolution authorizing the sale of a certain parcel of property known as Lot 2 and located at 725 Sullivan Avenue, South Windsor, to JP RE Holdings, LLC for Two Hundred Sixty-Five Thousand Dollars ($265,000) be approved? YES/NO"
The warning of said referendum shall state that the full text of said resolution is on file and open to public inspection in the Office of the Town Clerk.
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Item 13C - Resolution Authorizing the Town Manager to Sign and Execute all Necessary Agreements with ICMA Retirement Corporation
(Councilor King)
WHEREAS, the Town of South Windsor is the named Employer-Sponsored for five separate deferred compensation plans with ICMA for employees of the Town; and
WHEREAS, the named authorized Plan Coordinator is the former Town Manager Matthew B. Galligan and should be updated to the current Town Manager Michael Maniscalco
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that Michael Maniscalco, Town Manager for the Town of South Windsor shall be the coordinator for each plan; shall receive reports, notices, etc. from ICMA Retirement Corporation or Vantage Trust; shall cast, on behalf of the Employer any required votes under VantageTrust; and may delegate any administrative duties relating to the Plan to appropriate departments; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the South Windsor Town Council hereby authorizes the Town Manager to sign and execute all necessary agreements with ICMA Retirement Corporation incidental to the administration of the Plan.
Item 13C
Resolution Authorizing the Town Manager to Sign and Execute all Necessary Agreements with ICMA Retirement Corporation(Councilor King)
WHEREAS, the Town of South Windsor is the named Employer-Sponsored for five separate deferred compensation plans with ICMA for employees of the Town; and
WHEREAS, the named authorized Plan Coordinator is the former Town Manager Matthew B. Galligan and should be updated to the current Town Manager Michael Maniscalco
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that Michael Maniscalco, Town Manager for the Town of South Windsor shall be the coordinator for each plan; shall receive reports, notices, etc. from ICMA Retirement Corporation or Vantage Trust; shall cast, on behalf of the Employer any required votes under VantageTrust; and may delegate any administrative duties relating to the Plan to appropriate departments; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the South Windsor Town Council hereby authorizes the Town Manager to sign and execute all necessary agreements with ICMA Retirement Corporation incidental to the administration of the Plan.
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Item 13D - Resolution Approving a Transfer of $45,000 from the Fiscal Year 2021 Building Utilities Account to the Library Carpet Replacement Capital Account
(Councilor Snvder)
BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby approves a transfer of $45,000 from the Fiscal Year 2021 Building Utilities Account to the Library Carpet Replacement Capital Account to cover costs for additional carpeting for the lower level at the South Windsor Public Library.
Item 13D
Resolution Approving a Transfer of $45,000 from the Fiscal Year 2021 Building Utilities Account to the Library Carpet Replacement Capital Account(Councilor Snvder)
BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby approves a transfer of $45,000 from the Fiscal Year 2021 Building Utilities Account to the Library Carpet Replacement Capital Account to cover costs for additional carpeting for the lower level at the South Windsor Public Library.
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Item 13E - Resolution Waiving the Competitive Bidding Process for DNR Laboratories
(Councilor Lopez)
WHEREAS, the Town of South Windsor Information Technology Department's two primary media servers responsible for the recording and broadcasting of public meetings will no longer be supported and need to be replaced due to their age as of September 12, 2021; and
WHEREAS, the current servers, as well as all of the other G-Media equipment, were installed, programmed, and have been supported by DNR Laboratories, LLC; and
WHEREAS, given the specialized nature and complexity of the Town's AA/ setup, DNR's first-hand knowledge of this setup, the fact that the new equipment will need to seamlessly integrate with the Town's current setup that DNR configured, and DNR has already quoted the project, it is felt that it would be in the Town's best interest to waive competitive bidding
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby waives the competitive bidding process.
Item 13E
Resolution Waiving the Competitive Bidding Process for DNR Laboratories(Councilor Lopez)
WHEREAS, the Town of South Windsor Information Technology Department's two primary media servers responsible for the recording and broadcasting of public meetings will no longer be supported and need to be replaced due to their age as of September 12, 2021; and
WHEREAS, the current servers, as well as all of the other G-Media equipment, were installed, programmed, and have been supported by DNR Laboratories, LLC; and
WHEREAS, given the specialized nature and complexity of the Town's AA/ setup, DNR's first-hand knowledge of this setup, the fact that the new equipment will need to seamlessly integrate with the Town's current setup that DNR configured, and DNR has already quoted the project, it is felt that it would be in the Town's best interest to waive competitive bidding
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby waives the competitive bidding process.
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Item 13F - Resolution Approving a Refund of Taxes to Four (4) South Windsor Taxpayers
(Councilor Maneeley)
BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby approves a refund of property taxes to four (4) South Windsor Taxpayers, the total of said refunds being $9,675.79 and as more fully described on attached Exhibit A.
Item 13F
Resolution Approving a Refund of Taxes to Four (4) South Windsor Taxpayers(Councilor Maneeley)
BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby approves a refund of property taxes to four (4) South Windsor Taxpayers, the total of said refunds being $9,675.79 and as more fully described on attached Exhibit A.
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Item 12D (Part 2 of 2) - Discussion Item: Proposed Revisions to the Town Council Rules & Procedures (requested by the Town Council Rules & Procedures Committee) (Previously discussed at the Town Council Regular Meeting on July 6, 2021)
Item 12D (Part 2 of 2)
Discussion Item: Proposed Revisions to the Town Council Rules & Procedures (requested by the Town Council Rules & Procedures Committee) (Previously discussed at the Town Council Regular Meeting on July 6, 2021)
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Item 13G - Discussion Item: Legalization of Marijuana in the State of Connecticut and the Possible Impacts on the Town of South Windsor (requested by Councilor Koboski and Mayor Paterna)
Item 13G
Discussion Item: Legalization of Marijuana in the State of Connecticut and the Possible Impacts on the Town of South Windsor (requested by Councilor Koboski and Mayor Paterna)
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Item 16 - Communications from Council
Item 16
Communications from Council»
Items 17 & 18 - 17. Executive Session
A. To discuss the possible purchase of real estate for the Town pursuant to Connecticut General Statutes §1-210 (b)(7) (Sullivan Avenue).
B. To discuss potential litigation (CIRMA claim).
18. Adjournment
Items 17 & 18
17. Executive SessionA. To discuss the possible purchase of real estate for the Town pursuant to Connecticut General Statutes §1-210 (b)(7) (Sullivan Avenue).
B. To discuss potential litigation (CIRMA claim).
18. Adjournment
