October 3, 2022 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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Additional Item - After Roil Call is complete, the Mayor will issue citations to the South Windsor 2022 Eastern Region Little League Champions.
Additional Item
After Roil Call is complete, the Mayor will issue citations to the South Windsor 2022 Eastern Region Little League Champions.»
Item 4 - Mayor's Remarks
On September 27th, retired Town Clerk Lori Trahan passed. At this time, the Council would like to observe a moment of silence in honor of her memory.
Item 4
Mayor's RemarksOn September 27th, retired Town Clerk Lori Trahan passed. At this time, the Council would like to observe a moment of silence in honor of her memory.
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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»
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 8 - Adoption of Minutes of Previous Meetings
(Councilor Cesar Lopez)
a. Approval of September 19,2022 Town Council Regular Meeting Minutes
BE IT RESOLVED, that the South Windsor Town Council hereby approves the Minutes of the Special Town Council Meeting of September 19,2022.
Item 8
Adoption of Minutes of Previous Meetings(Councilor Cesar Lopez)
a. Approval of September 19,2022 Town Council Regular Meeting Minutes
BE IT RESOLVED, that the South Windsor Town Council hereby approves the Minutes of the Special Town Council Meeting of September 19,2022.
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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»
Item 10 - Reports from Committees
Item 10
Reports from Committees»
Item 13A (Part 1 of 2) - Resolution: Opt out of Public Act 21-29 relating to requirements for allowance of
accessory apartments in single family zones. (Michele Lipe to be present)
(Councilor Kozikowski)
WHEREAS, the State of Connecticut recently adopted Public Act 21-2-9 which modified
Section 8-2 of the General Statutes to establish specific provisions regarding zoning
regulations for accessory apartments; and
WHEREAS, the adopted law does not allow the town to create standards any greater than
those set forth in single family residences as it relates to bulk zoning requirements
including setbacks, landscaping and does not permit required ownership; and
WHEREAS, unless a municipality affirmatively votes to opt out therefrom, local zoning
regulations would be required to adhere to the PA 21-29 provisions regarding accessory
apartments; and
WHEREAS, no municipality may opt out of the accessory apartment provisions of section'
8- 2 of the CT General Statutes, as amended by PA 21-29, on or after January 1,2023; and
WHEREAS, the Planning and Zoning Commission of a municipality, by a two-thirds vote,
may initiate the process by which such municipality opts out of the PA 21-29 provisions
regarding accessory apartments; and
WHEREAS, the Planning and Zoning Commission desires to retain local zoning control
over the regulation of accessory apartments by opting out of the provisions of PA 21-29
regarding accessory apartments; and
WHEREAS, in an effort to meet the spirit of the law the Pknning and Zoning Commission
recently adopted new Accessory Apartment zoning regulations to allow accessory
apartments through issuance of a zoning permit, simplifying the process to create an
accessory unit; and .
WHEREAS, the Planning and Zoning Commission held a public hearing 4/26/22 and
7/12/22 and voted unanimously to opt out of the accessory apartment provisions of Section
8-2, as amended by the applicable provisions of PA 21- 29; and
WHEREAS, the South Windsor Town Council hereby recognizes the recent regulations
changes made by the PZC that make creating an accessory apartment easier by reducing
application costs and creating greater flexibility in future uses of existing apartments
created; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Town Council opts out of the accessory
apartment provisions of Section 8-2, of the CT "General Statutes, as amended by the
applicable provisions of PA 21-29.
Item 13A (Part 1 of 2)
Resolution: Opt out of Public Act 21-29 relating to requirements for allowance ofaccessory apartments in single family zones. (Michele Lipe to be present)
(Councilor Kozikowski)
WHEREAS, the State of Connecticut recently adopted Public Act 21-2-9 which modified
Section 8-2 of the General Statutes to establish specific provisions regarding zoning
regulations for accessory apartments; and
WHEREAS, the adopted law does not allow the town to create standards any greater than
those set forth in single family residences as it relates to bulk zoning requirements
including setbacks, landscaping and does not permit required ownership; and
WHEREAS, unless a municipality affirmatively votes to opt out therefrom, local zoning
regulations would be required to adhere to the PA 21-29 provisions regarding accessory
apartments; and
WHEREAS, no municipality may opt out of the accessory apartment provisions of section'
8- 2 of the CT General Statutes, as amended by PA 21-29, on or after January 1,2023; and
WHEREAS, the Planning and Zoning Commission of a municipality, by a two-thirds vote,
may initiate the process by which such municipality opts out of the PA 21-29 provisions
regarding accessory apartments; and
WHEREAS, the Planning and Zoning Commission desires to retain local zoning control
over the regulation of accessory apartments by opting out of the provisions of PA 21-29
regarding accessory apartments; and
WHEREAS, in an effort to meet the spirit of the law the Pknning and Zoning Commission
recently adopted new Accessory Apartment zoning regulations to allow accessory
apartments through issuance of a zoning permit, simplifying the process to create an
accessory unit; and .
WHEREAS, the Planning and Zoning Commission held a public hearing 4/26/22 and
7/12/22 and voted unanimously to opt out of the accessory apartment provisions of Section
8-2, as amended by the applicable provisions of PA 21- 29; and
WHEREAS, the South Windsor Town Council hereby recognizes the recent regulations
changes made by the PZC that make creating an accessory apartment easier by reducing
application costs and creating greater flexibility in future uses of existing apartments
created; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Town Council opts out of the accessory
apartment provisions of Section 8-2, of the CT "General Statutes, as amended by the
applicable provisions of PA 21-29.
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Public Hearing - A Public Hearing will be held at 8:00pm to receive citizen input on the Health Department Ordinance Chapter 50, Articles 5-10
Public Hearing
A Public Hearing will be held at 8:00pm to receive citizen input on the Health Department Ordinance Chapter 50, Articles 5-10»
Item 13A (Part 2 of 2) - Resolution: Opt out of Public Act 21-29 relating to requirements for allowance of
accessory apartments in single family zones. (Michele Lipe to be present)
(Councilor Kozikowski)
WHEREAS, the State of Connecticut recently adopted Public Act 21-2-9 which modified
Section 8-2 of the General Statutes to establish specific provisions regarding zoning
regulations for accessory apartments; and
WHEREAS, the adopted law does not allow the town to create standards any greater than
those set forth in single family residences as it relates to bulk zoning requirements
including setbacks, landscaping and does not permit required ownership; and
WHEREAS, unless a municipality affirmatively votes to opt out therefrom, local zoning
regulations would be required to adhere to the PA 21-29 provisions regarding accessory
apartments; and
WHEREAS, no municipality may opt out of the accessory apartment provisions of section'
8- 2 of the CT General Statutes, as amended by PA 21-29, on or after January 1,2023; and
WHEREAS, the Planning and Zoning Commission of a municipality, by a two-thirds vote,
may initiate the process by which such municipality opts out of the PA 21-29 provisions
regarding accessory apartments; and
WHEREAS, the Planning and Zoning Commission desires to retain local zoning control
over the regulation of accessory apartments by opting out of the provisions of PA 21-29
regarding accessory apartments; and
WHEREAS, in an effort to meet the spirit of the law the Pknning and Zoning Commission
recently adopted new Accessory Apartment zoning regulations to allow accessory
apartments through issuance of a zoning permit, simplifying the process to create an
accessory unit; and .
WHEREAS, the Planning and Zoning Commission held a public hearing 4/26/22 and
7/12/22 and voted unanimously to opt out of the accessory apartment provisions of Section
8-2, as amended by the applicable provisions of PA 21- 29; and
WHEREAS, the South Windsor Town Council hereby recognizes the recent regulations
changes made by the PZC that make creating an accessory apartment easier by reducing
application costs and creating greater flexibility in future uses of existing apartments
created; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Town Council opts out of the accessory
apartment provisions of Section 8-2, of the CT "General Statutes, as amended by the
applicable provisions of PA 21-29.
Item 13A (Part 2 of 2)
Resolution: Opt out of Public Act 21-29 relating to requirements for allowance ofaccessory apartments in single family zones. (Michele Lipe to be present)
(Councilor Kozikowski)
WHEREAS, the State of Connecticut recently adopted Public Act 21-2-9 which modified
Section 8-2 of the General Statutes to establish specific provisions regarding zoning
regulations for accessory apartments; and
WHEREAS, the adopted law does not allow the town to create standards any greater than
those set forth in single family residences as it relates to bulk zoning requirements
including setbacks, landscaping and does not permit required ownership; and
WHEREAS, unless a municipality affirmatively votes to opt out therefrom, local zoning
regulations would be required to adhere to the PA 21-29 provisions regarding accessory
apartments; and
WHEREAS, no municipality may opt out of the accessory apartment provisions of section'
8- 2 of the CT General Statutes, as amended by PA 21-29, on or after January 1,2023; and
WHEREAS, the Planning and Zoning Commission of a municipality, by a two-thirds vote,
may initiate the process by which such municipality opts out of the PA 21-29 provisions
regarding accessory apartments; and
WHEREAS, the Planning and Zoning Commission desires to retain local zoning control
over the regulation of accessory apartments by opting out of the provisions of PA 21-29
regarding accessory apartments; and
WHEREAS, in an effort to meet the spirit of the law the Pknning and Zoning Commission
recently adopted new Accessory Apartment zoning regulations to allow accessory
apartments through issuance of a zoning permit, simplifying the process to create an
accessory unit; and .
WHEREAS, the Planning and Zoning Commission held a public hearing 4/26/22 and
7/12/22 and voted unanimously to opt out of the accessory apartment provisions of Section
8-2, as amended by the applicable provisions of PA 21- 29; and
WHEREAS, the South Windsor Town Council hereby recognizes the recent regulations
changes made by the PZC that make creating an accessory apartment easier by reducing
application costs and creating greater flexibility in future uses of existing apartments
created; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Town Council opts out of the accessory
apartment provisions of Section 8-2, of the CT "General Statutes, as amended by the
applicable provisions of PA 21-29.
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Item 13B - Resolution Approving the Sale of Surplus Monopole Tower Parts
(Councilor Gamble)
WHEREAS, the Town of South Windsor completed the purchase of a 115-foot monopole
communication tower from Valmont Industries for the Veterans Memorial Park Project
and;
WHEREAS, the Town vendor Eastern Communications has completed the construction
of said tower and;
WHEREAS, Valmont Industries has shipped three extra mount kits for the tower and, that
were not billed or paid by the Town and;
WHEREAS, Valmont Industries has informed the Town that Valmont Industries does not
want the parts returned and has authorized the Town to dispose of the three extra mount
kits as the Town sees fit;
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby
authorizes Town Manager, Michael Maniscalco to sell the extra mount kits from Valmont
Industries and any monies received be deposited into Emergency Communications
Upgrade Capital Account.
Item 13B
Resolution Approving the Sale of Surplus Monopole Tower Parts(Councilor Gamble)
WHEREAS, the Town of South Windsor completed the purchase of a 115-foot monopole
communication tower from Valmont Industries for the Veterans Memorial Park Project
and;
WHEREAS, the Town vendor Eastern Communications has completed the construction
of said tower and;
WHEREAS, Valmont Industries has shipped three extra mount kits for the tower and, that
were not billed or paid by the Town and;
WHEREAS, Valmont Industries has informed the Town that Valmont Industries does not
want the parts returned and has authorized the Town to dispose of the three extra mount
kits as the Town sees fit;
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby
authorizes Town Manager, Michael Maniscalco to sell the extra mount kits from Valmont
Industries and any monies received be deposited into Emergency Communications
Upgrade Capital Account.
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Item 13C - Resolution Approving a Refund of Taxes to thirty-nine (39) South Windsor
Taxpayers, the total of said refunds being $10,059.93
(Councilor Paterna)
BE IT RESOLVED, that the South Windsor Town Council hereby approves a refund of
property taxes to thirty-nine (39) South Windsor Taxpayers, the total of said refunds
being $10,059.93 and as more fully described on attachment exhibit
Item 13C
Resolution Approving a Refund of Taxes to thirty-nine (39) South WindsorTaxpayers, the total of said refunds being $10,059.93
(Councilor Paterna)
BE IT RESOLVED, that the South Windsor Town Council hereby approves a refund of
property taxes to thirty-nine (39) South Windsor Taxpayers, the total of said refunds
being $10,059.93 and as more fully described on attachment exhibit
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Item 13D - Resolution Setting Time and Place for a Public Hearing to receive citizen input on
the transfer of $749,556 from the non-recurring Capital Account to fund two
portables at Philip R. Smith Elementary School.
(Councilor Lydecker)
BE IT RESOLVED, that the South Windsor Town Council herby sets October 17, 2022
at 8:00pm 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 $749,556 from the Non-Recurring Capital Account to fund
the addition of two portables at Philip R. Smith Elementary School
Item 13D
Resolution Setting Time and Place for a Public Hearing to receive citizen input onthe transfer of $749,556 from the non-recurring Capital Account to fund two
portables at Philip R. Smith Elementary School.
(Councilor Lydecker)
BE IT RESOLVED, that the South Windsor Town Council herby sets October 17, 2022
at 8:00pm 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 $749,556 from the Non-Recurring Capital Account to fund
the addition of two portables at Philip R. Smith Elementary School
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Item 13E - Resolution Amending a Previously Approved Resolution from the September 19,
2022 Town Council Meeting - Resolution Appointing Amanda Poma as Clerk of the
Council
(Deputy Mayor King)
WHEREAS, the South Windsor Town Council previously' adopted a Resolution
appointing Amanda Poma as Clerk of the Council on September 19, 2022, which
resolution stated an incorrect term end date.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby
appoints Amanda Poma as Clerk of the Council for a term ending November 13,2023 to
fill the unexpired term of Scott Nolan.
Item 13E
Resolution Amending a Previously Approved Resolution from the September 19,2022 Town Council Meeting - Resolution Appointing Amanda Poma as Clerk of the
Council
(Deputy Mayor King)
WHEREAS, the South Windsor Town Council previously' adopted a Resolution
appointing Amanda Poma as Clerk of the Council on September 19, 2022, which
resolution stated an incorrect term end date.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby
appoints Amanda Poma as Clerk of the Council for a term ending November 13,2023 to
fill the unexpired term of Scott Nolan.
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Item 13F - Resolution Accepting the Resignation of Carol Fletterick (D) from the Water
Pollution Control Authority effective 9-13-22
(Councilor Evans)
BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby accepts, with regret,
the resignation of Carol Fletterick (D) from the Water Pollution Control Authority effect
9-13-22 and;
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council extends its
thanks to Carol Fletterick for the time she has dedicated to serving her community by her
membership on the Water Pollution Control Authority
Item 13F
Resolution Accepting the Resignation of Carol Fletterick (D) from the WaterPollution Control Authority effective 9-13-22
(Councilor Evans)
BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby accepts, with regret,
the resignation of Carol Fletterick (D) from the Water Pollution Control Authority effect
9-13-22 and;
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council extends its
thanks to Carol Fletterick for the time she has dedicated to serving her community by her
membership on the Water Pollution Control Authority
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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 speakerĀ® 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 speakerĀ® 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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