Items 1 - 4

1. Call Meeting to Order

2. Prayer: TBD

3. Pledge of Allegiance

4. Roll Call

Additional Item

Additional Item

Item 5

Communications and Reports from Town Manager

Item 6

Public Input (Items Not on the Agenda)

Item 7

Adoption of Minutes of Previous Meetings

(Councilor Delnicki)
BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby approves the Minutes of the following Town Council Meeting: Public Hearing Minutes of June 18, 2019.

(Councilor Lydecker)
BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby approves the Minutes of the following Town Council Meetings: Public Hearing Minutes (two sets) of July 15, 2019; and Regular Meeting Minutes of July 15, 2019.

(Councilor Hockenberry)
BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby approves the Minutes of the following Town Council Meeting: Special Meeting Minutes of August 15, 2019.

Item 9

Communications from Liaisons, Officers, and Boards Directly Responsible to Council

Item 11

Reports of Temporary Committees

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 Riley)
Motion to approve Agenda Items 14. A. (*) through 14. B. (*) as the Consent Agenda.
(Please read dark headings, only, on the Consent Agenda Items)

Item 15A

Resolution Authorizing the Sale, Donation, or Disposal of Surplus Vehicles/Equipment
(Councilor Maneeley)

BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby declares a 1993 Emergency One (E-One) Pumper (white over red), 92 Series Detroit Diesel Engine with a 1500 gpm Hale pump, 940 water tank, 60 gallon foam tank, VIN #4ENBAA86P1002341, approximate mileage 19,534 to be "Surplus Equipment", and authorizes Town Manager, Michael Maniscalco to sell, donate, or otherwise dispose of this vehicle.

Item 15B

Discussion Item: Proposal for Selling Compost at the Town Garage (requested by Town Manager, Michael Maniscalco) (Michael Gantick, Director of Public Works; and Vincent Stetson, Superintendent of Streets to be present)

Item 15C

Resolution Requesting the Human Relations Commission to Plan an Annual Program to Honor Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
(Mayor Paterna)

WHEREAS, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., changed our Nation forever through his leadership, service, and clarity of vision; and

WHEREAS, Dr. King devoted his life to strengthening the content of the American character and called on our Nation to live up to its founding principles of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness for all its citizens; and

WHEREAS, through his determination, spirit, and resolve, Dr. King helped lift souls and lead one of the greatest movements for equality and freedom in history; and

WHEREAS, the Town of South Windsor wishes to honor the lasting legacy of this great American, remembering the ideals which he stood for, and recommit ourselves to ensuring the ideals which he stood for, and recommit ourselves to ensuring that our country's promise extends to all Americans across this great country; and

WHEREAS, as we observe Dr. King's birthday, the Town of South Windsor encourages all South Windsor residents to celebrate his memory by performing acts of kindness through service to others

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby requests the Human Relations Commission to plan an annual formal Town-wide program on the day designated as Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day to commemorate Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., beginning in January of 2020.

Item 15D

Resolution Establishing a Committee for the 175th Anniversary
(Councilor Lopez)

WHEREAS, on the first Wednesday in September of 2020, the Town of South Windsor will celebrate its 175th year since the Governor of the State of Connecticut signed legislation officially designated the land that is now the Town of South Windsor; and

WHEREAS, in the 175 years of existence, the Town of South Windsor has had many famous and notable residents; and the Town of South Windsor has made many contributions to surrounding communities, the State of Connecticut, and the United States of America; and

WHEREAS, in the 175 years, the Town of South Windsor has contributed to providing the best quality of life for the residents it proudly serves

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Town of South Windsor plans to celebrate its 175th Anniversary through the development and efforts of a 175th Anniversary Committee. It is the express purpose of the Committee to develop, plan, host new programs, and endorse community events that will recognize, commemorate, and celebrate the founding of South Windsor. The goal is to develop a series of unique events that will signify this celebrations; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Committee shall plan, organize and implement events and celebrations; seek community support; endorse, and collaborate with other community events; and make requests for support to the Town Council; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Mayor shall appoint the Chair (the Chair shall have a vote in all matters before the Committee). The Mayor shall also appoint two "Honorary Chair" for this project (two former Mayors). The Committee members shall be recommended by the Mayor and will be ratified and appointed by the Town Council and shall consist of six (6) members of the public (not in an elected position and not a member of Town Staff), and shall have three (3) members of each political party; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that at its first meeting, the Committee shall elect the Vice-Chair. The Chair and Vice-Chair shall set the agenda, and the Chair shall have the leadership role in coordinating the meetings. The Town Manager, or his designee, shall be an at-large member with the full right to participate in meetings but shall hold no vote. The Mayor, or his designee, shall be an at-large member with the full right to participate in the meetings but shall hold no vote.

Item 15E

Resolution Approving a Refund of Taxes to One Hundred and Four (104) South Windsor Taxpayers
(Councilor Snyder)

BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby approves a refund of property taxes to one hundred and four (104) South Windsor Taxpayers, the total of the said refunds being $40,203.08 and as more fully described on attached Exhibit A.

Item 15F

Discussion Item: Hemp Farming Grant (requested by Town Manager, Michael Maniscalco)

Item 15G

Discussion Item: Enhancing the Transparency for Boards and Commission Meetings (requested by Mayor Paterna)

Item 18

Communications and Petitions from Council

Items 19 & 20

19. Executive Session

A. To discuss a personnel issue (evaluation of the Clerk of the Council).

B. To discuss a personnel issue (car allowance for the Town Manager and Assistant Town Managers).

C. To discuss pending litigation (460 Miller Road) pursuant to Connecticut General Statutes §1-210(b)(4) and §1-200(6)(E).

D. To discuss pending litigation (Educational Playcare) pursuant to Connecticut General Statutes §1-210(b)(4) and §1-200(6)(E).

20. Adjournment