Items 1 - 3

Call Meeting to Order
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Roll Call

Item 4

Mayor's Remarks

Item 5

adoption of Agenda
(Councilor King)

Item 6

Communications and Reports from Town Manage

Item 7

Public Input

Item 8

Adoption of Minutes of Previous Meetings
(Councilor Maneelev)

Item 10

Reports from Committees

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 Lvdecker)
Motion to Approve Agenda Items 11.a.A. through H.a.D as a First Reading on the
Consent Agenda
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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 speaker(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.
AGENDA
Regular Meeting - Town Council
Monday, September 20, 2021
11. Consent Agenda (Continued)
a. First Reading (Continued)
A. Resolution Appointing Madison Gonzalez (D) to the Board of Education
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 appoints
Madison Gonzalez (D) to the Board of Education for a term ending November
8, 2021, to fill the unexpired term of Michael Gonzalez and postpones
consideration of this motion until the Town Council's next regularly scheduled
meeting.
B. Resolution Reappointing Ritu Goel (D) to the Human Relations
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
Ritu Goel (D) to the Human Relations Commission for a term ending
November 30, 2023, and postpones consideration of this motion until the Town
Council's next regularly scheduled meeting.
C. Resolution Reappointing Craig Zimmerman (D) to the Cable Advisory
Board 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
Craig Zimmerman (D) to the Cable Advisory Board for a term ending June 30,
2022, and postpones consideration of this motion until the Town Council's next
regularly scheduled meeting.
D. Resolution Appointing Damian Humphrey (D) to the Blighted Property
Appeals Board 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 appoints
Damian Humphrey (D) to the Blighted Property Appeals Board for a term
ending November 30, 2024, to fill the unexpired term of Erik Dabrowski (R) and
postpones consideration of this motion until the Town Council's next regularly
scheduled meeting.
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AGENDA
Regular Meeting - Town Council
Monday, September 20, 2021
11. Consent Agenda (Continued)
a. First Reading (Continued)
(Councilor Snyder)
Motion to Approve Agenda Items 11.a.E. through 11.a.G as a First Reading on the
Consent Agenda
E. Resolution Appointing Michael Lyon (R) to the Water Pollution Control
Authority and Postponing Consideration of this Motion to the Town
Council's Next Regularly Scheduled Meeting
BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby appoints
Michael Lyon (R) to the Water Pollution Control Authority for a term ending
November 30, 2023, to fill the unexpired term of Ashwatha Naryana and
postpones consideration of this motion until the Town Council's next regularly
scheduled meeting.
F. Resolution Reappointing Scott Andrusis (U) to the Redevelopment
Agency and Postponing Consideration of this Motion to the Town
Council's Next Regularly Scheduled Meeting
BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby reappoints
Scott Andrusis (U) to the Redevelopment Agency for a term ending December
31, 2024, and postpones consideration of this motion until the Town Council's
next regularly scheduled meeting.
G. Resolution Reappointing Barbara Barbour (R) to the Redevelopment
Agency and Postponing Consideration of this Motion to the Town
Council's Next Regularly Scheduled Meeting
BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby reappoints
Barbara Barbour (R) to the Redevelopment Agency for a term ending
December 31, 2025, and postpones consideration of this motion until the Town
Council's next regularly scheduled meeting.
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AGENDA
Regular Meeting - Town Council
Monday, September 20, 2021
11. Consent Agenda (Continued)
b. Second Reading
(Councilor Lopez)
Motion to Approve Agenda Items 11 .b.A. as a Second Reading on the Consent Agenda
A. Resolution Appointing Deputy Mayor Pendleton (D) to the Pension
Committee
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.
(Councilor Koboski)
Motion to Approve Agenda Items 11 .b.B. as a Second Reading on the Consent Agenda
B. Resolution Reappointing John Phillips (U) to the Inland Wetlands
Agency/Conservation Commission
BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby reappoints
John Phillips (U) to the Inland Wetlands/Conservation Commission for a term
ending June 1, 2025.
c. Miscellaneous
None

Item 12A

Unfinished Business
A. 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 19, 2021)

Item 12B

Discussion Item: Creation of an Arts Commission (requested by Councilor
Evans) (Previously discussed at the Town Council Regular Meeting on July
19, 2021)

Item 12C

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) (Previously discussed at the Town Council
Regular Meeting on July 19, 2021)

Item 13A

New Business
A. Resolution Approving a Transfer of $1,320.33 from the Fire Marshal
Operating Account to the Building Maintenance Utilities Account
(Deputy Mayor Pendleton)
BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby approves a
transfer of $1,320.33 from the Fire Marshal Operating Account to the Building
Maintenance Utilities Account to cover costs for cell service for iPads.

Item 13B

Resolution Regarding DNR Laboratories
(Councilor Evans)
WHEREAS, the Town of South Windsor has a very complex audio-visual system
that is used to hold, record, and broadcast public meetings; and
WHEREAS, given the specialized nature and intricacies of the setup, all of the
equipment in the meeting rooms and the control room has been installed,
configured, and supported by the same vendor, DNR Laboratories of Watertown,
Connecticut, to allow such equipment to seamlessly integrate; and
WHEREAS, an effort to continue to improve and expand the functionality of the
system is ongoing, and the cost to add elements to the audio-visual system often
exceeds the threshold for competitive bidding set forth in Section 714 of the South
Windsor Town Charter; and
WHEREAS, in order to maintain the continuity of the current audio-visual system
and minimize costs, it is in the best interest of the Town to waive the competitive
bid process each time elements are added to the audio-visual system. This will
allow a single vendor to have complete knowledge of the system, thus providing
more streamlined and efficient services to the Town
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council
hereby waives the competitive bid process as described in Section 714 of the
Town's Charter and authorizes the use of a single vendor for the continuing
purchase and installation of audio-visual systems equipment in South Windsor
facilities.

Item 13C

C. Resolution Waiving Competitive Bidding for the Tower at Veterans Memorial
Park and Authorizing the Town Manager to Execute Any and All Contracts
and Documents
(Councilor King)
WHEREAS, the Town of South Windsor is in the third year of a multi-year project
to upgrade radio communications for all emergency services and Town
departments; and
WHEREAS, the Town of South Windsor has approval from the Capital Projects
Committee, Planning & Zoning Commission, and the Town Council to erect a
communication tower at Veterans Memorial Park located at 575 Pleasant Valley
Road; and
WHEREAS, Marcus Communications provides all Town emergency services and
departments with communication equipment currently in use; and
WHEREAS, Marcus Communications has provided the Town of South Windsor
reliable and consistent customer service for many years; and
WHEREAS, the Town of South Windsor has engaged Marcus Communications for
construction consultant services for the communication project at Veterans
Memorial Park; and
WHEREAS, Marcus Communications has researched and vetted contractors and
suppliers for the communication tower, foundation, shelter, and radio equipment;
and
WHEREAS, the Fire Marshal's Office and South Windsor Volunteer Fire
Department have maintained oversite and control of purchasing equipment for the
upgrade of radio communications
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council
hereby waives the competitive bidding process for the construction of the
communication tower, foundation, shelter, and radio equipment at Veterans
Memorial Park; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby
authorizes Town Manager Michael Maniscalco to execute any and all contracts
and documents necessary for the construction, foundation, shelter, and radio
equipment for the communication tower project at Veterans Memorial Park.

Item 13D

Discussion Item: Changing the Title of the Agricultural Land Preservation
Advisory Commission to the Agricultural Commission (requested by
Councilor Lopez) (Chairman Joseph Kennedy to be present)

Item 13E

Resolution Accepting the Resignation of Edwina Futtner (R) from the
Economic Development Commission
(Councilor Maneelev)
BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby accepts with
regret the resignation of Edwina Futtner (R) from the Economic Development
Commission effective July 1, 2021; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council extends its
thanks to Edwina Futtner for the time she has dedicated to serving her community
by her membership on the Economic Development Commission.

Item 13F

Resolution Accepting the Resignation of Charles Margolis (D) from the
Human Relations Commission
(Councilor Lvdecker)
BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby accepts with
regret the resignation of Charles Margolis (D) from the Human Relations
Commission effective immediately; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council extends its
thanks to Charles Margolis for the time he has dedicated to serving his community
by his membership on the Human Relations Commission.

Item 13G

Resolution Approving a Refund of Taxes to Fifty-Eight (58) South Windsor
Taxpayers
(Councilor Snvder)
BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby approves a
refund of property taxes to fifty-eight (58) South Windsor Taxpayers, the total of
said refunds being $11,325.95 and as more fully described on attached Exhibit A.

Item 13H

Discussion Item: Regional Report Regarding Car Break-ins (requested by
Councilor Lydecker) (Chief Lindstrom, Police Department to be present)

Item 13I

Discussion Item: Proposed Revisions to the Town Council Rules &
Procedures (requested by the Town Council Rules & Procedures Committee)

Item 13J

Discussion Item: Proposed Revisions to the Flag Flying Policy (requested
by the Flag Flying Policy Working Group)

Item 13K

Discussion Item: Safety Tips to be Put on the Town Website (Safety Sheets)
(requested by Deputy Mayor Pendleton)

Item 15

Public Input

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) (Griffin Road and Strong Road).
18. Adjournment