Items 1 - 3

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

Item 4

Mayor's Remarks

Item 5

Adoption of Agenda
(Councilor Maneeley)

Item 6

Communications and Reports from Town Manager

Item 8

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: Special Meeting Minutes of September 9, 2020: Regular Meeting Minutes of September 21 2020; and Public Hearing Minutes of September 21, 2020.

Item 9

Communications from Liaisons, Officers, and Boards Directly Responsible to Council (Communications can be emailed to TownCouncilComments@southwindsor-ct.gov)

Item 10

Reports from Committees (Committee Reports can be emailed to
TownCouncilComments@southwindsor-ct.gov)

Consent Agenda

Consent Agenda
[All items listed under this section 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 Consent Agenda and be considered in its normal sequence on the Agenda.]
(Councilor Hockenberry)
Motion to Approve Agenda Item 11.a.A. as a First Reading on the Consent Agenda
a. First Reading
A. Resolution Appointing James MacPherson to the Energy Committee 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 James MacPherson to the Energy Committee and postpones consideration of this motion until the Town Council's next regularly scheduled meeting.
(Councilor Lydecker)
Motion to Approve Agenda Item 11.b.A. through 11.b.D as a Second Reading on
the Consent Agenda
b. Second Reading
A. Resolution Appointing James Hennessey (D) to the Park & Recreation Commission
BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby appoints James Hennessey (D) to the Park & Recreation Commission for a term ending December 31, 2021, to fill the unexpired term of Alan Larson.
B. Resolution Appointing Linda Jeski (D) to the Human Relations Commission
BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby appoints Linda Jeski (D) to the Human Relations Commission for a term ending November 30, 2020, to fill the unexpired term of Lloxci Lopez.
C. Resolution Appointing Nick Jones to the South Windsor 175th Anniversary Committee
BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby appoints Nick Jones to the South Windsor 175th Anniversary Committee.
b. Second Reading (Continued)
D. Resolution Appointing Marietta St. Onge to the South Windsor 175th Anniversary Committee
BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby appoints Marietta St. Onge to the South Windsor 175th Anniversary Committee.
c. Miscellaneous
None

Item 12

Unfinished Business
A. Resolution Authorizing Town Manager Michael Maniscalco to Sign and Enter into an Agreement with the City of Quito, Ecuador (Postponed from the September 21, 2020, Town Council Meeting)
(Councilor Lopez)
WHEREAS, The Sister Cities Program is dedicated to improving human connections and understanding through cultural, trade, and educational exchange with other communities throughout the world; and
WHEREAS, The Sister Cities Partnership/Program between South Windsor, Connecticut, and Quito, Ecuador will foster mutually beneficial relationships and the exchange of ideas between two municipalities; and
WHEREAS, the South Windsor Town Council would like to enter into The Sister Cities Program with the City of Quito, Ecuador
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby authorizes Town Manager Michael Maniscalco to sign and enter into an agreement with the City of Quito, Ecuador

Item 13A

New Business
Discussion Item: Naming of a Town Site in Honor of John Mitchell (requested by Councilor Snyder)

Item 13B

Resolution Regarding Race Amity Day
(Councilor Evans)
WHEREAS, the South Windsor community stands strong against racial injustice wherever and whenever it may occur; and
WHEREAS, Connecticut supports the motto of the United States of America, E Pluribus Unum; and
WHEREAS, the greatest asset of the State of Connecticut is its people; and
WHEREAS, South Windsor is comprised of multi-cultural, multi-ethnic, and multiracial citizens; and
WHEREAS, there is no room for racism, bigotry, prejudice, or violence in our Town, State, or Nation; and
WHEREAS, friendship, collegiality, civility, respect, and kindness are commonly shared ideals of the collective citizenry of the State of Connecticut; and
WHEREAS, the Towards E Pluribus Unum Initiative has invited communities across the United States of America to join in introspection and reflection on the beauty and richness of the diverse peoples of this great nation while reaching out with a spirit of amity toward one another; and
WHEREAS, we stand for Love and Care for all community members, people of all cultures, and we support the program known as Race Amity Day
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council encourages all residents of South Windsor to stand up against racism, racial inequality, social injustice, and violence, and commit to working together in our community to address any racism in our Town; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council welcomes all residents to come together to create positive changes in South Windsor; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council will designate the 2nd Sunday in June each year to be proclaimed as Connecticut Race Amity Day; support the goals and ideals of Race Amity Day in the State of Connecticut; encourage all citizens of South Windsor to join in activities in support of the goals and ideals of Race Amity Day; and authorize and issue this resolution calling on the people of the Town of South Windsor, in the State of Connecticut, to observe Connecticut Race Amity Day with appropriate programs and activities; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council stands firmly committed to peace, justice, freedom, and establishing an anti-racist culture in South Windsor.

Items 15 & 18

15. Public Input
The public is welcome to email comments to
TownCouncilComments@southwindsor-ct.gov. Town Council members will not respond to any public comments/questions.

18. Adjournment