October 17, 2022 Council Meetings
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Item 1 - 3 - 1. Call Meeting to Order
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Roll Coll
Item 1 - 3
1. Call Meeting to Order2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Roll Coll
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Item 4 - Mayor's Remarks
Item 4
Mayor's Remarks»
Item 5 - Adoption of Agenda
Item 5
Adoption of Agenda»
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, 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, 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 13J - Discussion Item addition of two Portables to Philip R. Smith Elementary School; Board od Education Chair Craig Zimmerman to be present
Item 13J
Discussion Item addition of two Portables to Philip R. Smith Elementary School; Board od Education Chair Craig Zimmerman to be present»
Item 8 - Adoption of Minutes of Previous Meetings
Councilor Lopez
Approval of October 3, 2022 Town Council Meeting Minutes
BE IT RESOLVED, that the South Windsor Town Council hereby approves the Minutes of
the Regular Town Council Meeting of October 3. 2022.
Item 8
Adoption of Minutes of Previous MeetingsCouncilor Lopez
Approval of October 3, 2022 Town Council Meeting Minutes
BE IT RESOLVED, that the South Windsor Town Council hereby approves the Minutes of
the Regular Town Council Meeting of October 3. 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»
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 Gamble:
Motion to approve items ll.A 1 through ll.A 3 as a First Reading on the Consent
Agenda
1) Resolution appointing Kathy Daugherty (R) as a member of the Public Building
Commission and Postponing Consideration of this Motion until the Town Council's
next regularly scheduled meeting
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town of South Windsor hereby appoints Kathy Daugherty
(R) as a member of the Public Building Commission for a term ending November 30,
2024, and postpones consideration of this motion until the Town Council's next regularly
scheduled meeting.
2) Resolution appointing Stephanie Dexter (R) as a member of the Blighted
Properties Appeals Board and Postponing Consideration of this Motion until the
Town Council's next regularly scheduled meeting
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town of South Windsor hereby appoints Stephanie Dexter
(R) as a member of the Public Building Commission for a term ending November 30,
2024, and postpones consideration of this motion until the Town Council's next regularly
scheduled meeting.
3) Resolution appointing James Mitchell (R) as a member of the Economic
Development Commission and Postponing Consideration of this Motion until the
Town Council's next regularly scheduled meeting
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town of South Windsor hereby appoints James Mitchell
(R) as a member of the Economic Development Commission for a term ending November
30, 2025, and postpones consideration of this motion until the Town Council's next
regularly scheduled meeting.
B. Second Reading
None
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 Gamble:
Motion to approve items ll.A 1 through ll.A 3 as a First Reading on the Consent
Agenda
1) Resolution appointing Kathy Daugherty (R) as a member of the Public Building
Commission and Postponing Consideration of this Motion until the Town Council's
next regularly scheduled meeting
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town of South Windsor hereby appoints Kathy Daugherty
(R) as a member of the Public Building Commission for a term ending November 30,
2024, and postpones consideration of this motion until the Town Council's next regularly
scheduled meeting.
2) Resolution appointing Stephanie Dexter (R) as a member of the Blighted
Properties Appeals Board and Postponing Consideration of this Motion until the
Town Council's next regularly scheduled meeting
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town of South Windsor hereby appoints Stephanie Dexter
(R) as a member of the Public Building Commission for a term ending November 30,
2024, and postpones consideration of this motion until the Town Council's next regularly
scheduled meeting.
3) Resolution appointing James Mitchell (R) as a member of the Economic
Development Commission and Postponing Consideration of this Motion until the
Town Council's next regularly scheduled meeting
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town of South Windsor hereby appoints James Mitchell
(R) as a member of the Economic Development Commission for a term ending November
30, 2025, and postpones consideration of this motion until the Town Council's next
regularly scheduled meeting.
B. Second Reading
None
C. Miscellaneous
None
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Item 13A - Resolution Approving a Refund of Taxes to twenty-four (24) South Windsor
Taxpayers, the total of said refunds being $12,780.44
BE IT RESOLVED, that the South Windsor Town Council hereby approves a refund of
taxes to twenty-four (24) South Windsor Taxpayers, the total of said refunds being
$12,780.44 and as more fully described on attached Exhibit A.
Item 13A
Resolution Approving a Refund of Taxes to twenty-four (24) South WindsorTaxpayers, the total of said refunds being $12,780.44
BE IT RESOLVED, that the South Windsor Town Council hereby approves a refund of
taxes to twenty-four (24) South Windsor Taxpayers, the total of said refunds being
$12,780.44 and as more fully described on attached Exhibit A.
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Item 13B - Review Resolution Pursuant to Section 8-24 of the Connecticut General Statutes
Referring Proposed Improvements to Nevers Park for the addition of a Splash Pad
to the South Windsor Planning & Zoning Commission
WHEREAS, any plan to improve park lands owned by the Town must first be submitted
to the South Windsor Planning & Zoning Commission for a report pursuant to Section 8-
24 of the Connecticut General Statutes
BE IT RESOLVED, that the South Windsor Town Council hereby refers the proposed
improvements of Nevers Park for the addition of a Splash Pad to the South Windsor
Planning & Zoning Commission pursuant to Section 8-24 of the Connecticut General
Statutes.
Item 13B
Review Resolution Pursuant to Section 8-24 of the Connecticut General StatutesReferring Proposed Improvements to Nevers Park for the addition of a Splash Pad
to the South Windsor Planning & Zoning Commission
WHEREAS, any plan to improve park lands owned by the Town must first be submitted
to the South Windsor Planning & Zoning Commission for a report pursuant to Section 8-
24 of the Connecticut General Statutes
BE IT RESOLVED, that the South Windsor Town Council hereby refers the proposed
improvements of Nevers Park for the addition of a Splash Pad to the South Windsor
Planning & Zoning Commission pursuant to Section 8-24 of the Connecticut General
Statutes.
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Item 13C - Resolution Authorizing Town Manager to Enter into an Agreement with the State
of Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection
WHEREAS, effective July 1, 2022 and per PA 22-118, the Town of South Windsor has
been awarded $100,000 in ARPA funds granted by DEEP to fund a South Windsor
Riverfront Linear Park Study and Planning; and
WHEREAS, these funds must be obligated by December 31, 2024 and expended by
December 31, 2026; and
WHEREAS, the South Windsor Town Council authorizes the Parks and Recreation
Department to conduct a feasibility study on creating a new Linear Park that begins at
220 Scantic Road and ends at the current Vibert Road Linear Park to allow for residents
to park their car and put a canoe or kayak into the Scantic River, allowing people to paddle
to the Connecticut River and exit at the Vibert Road Linear Park; and
(New Business Continued 13-C)
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town of South Windsor may enter into with and deliver to
the State of Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection, any and
all documents which it deems to be necessary or appropriate for a grant of $100,000 for
the South Windsor Riverfront Linear Park Study and Planning at 220 Scantic Road and
the Vibert Road Linear Park; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the South Windsor Town Council hereby
authorizes Michael Maniscalco, Town Manager, to sign, execute, and deliver any and all
agreements and documents necessary on behalf of the Town of South Windsor and
perform all acts and things which he deems to be necessary or appropriate to carry out
the terms of such documents.
Item 13C
Resolution Authorizing Town Manager to Enter into an Agreement with the Stateof Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection
WHEREAS, effective July 1, 2022 and per PA 22-118, the Town of South Windsor has
been awarded $100,000 in ARPA funds granted by DEEP to fund a South Windsor
Riverfront Linear Park Study and Planning; and
WHEREAS, these funds must be obligated by December 31, 2024 and expended by
December 31, 2026; and
WHEREAS, the South Windsor Town Council authorizes the Parks and Recreation
Department to conduct a feasibility study on creating a new Linear Park that begins at
220 Scantic Road and ends at the current Vibert Road Linear Park to allow for residents
to park their car and put a canoe or kayak into the Scantic River, allowing people to paddle
to the Connecticut River and exit at the Vibert Road Linear Park; and
(New Business Continued 13-C)
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town of South Windsor may enter into with and deliver to
the State of Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection, any and
all documents which it deems to be necessary or appropriate for a grant of $100,000 for
the South Windsor Riverfront Linear Park Study and Planning at 220 Scantic Road and
the Vibert Road Linear Park; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the South Windsor Town Council hereby
authorizes Michael Maniscalco, Town Manager, to sign, execute, and deliver any and all
agreements and documents necessary on behalf of the Town of South Windsor and
perform all acts and things which he deems to be necessary or appropriate to carry out
the terms of such documents.
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Item 13D (Part 1 of 2) - Resolution Accepting the Old Orchard Hill School to temporarily house the Parks
and Recreation Department and formally start the process of moving the Parks and
Recreation Department to Old Orchard Hill and pursuant to Section 8-24 of the
Connecticut General Statutes referring said plan to the Planning and Zoning
Commission for review
WHEREAS, the Town had leased Wapping School from the Board of Education to house
Parks and Recreation; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Education needs Wapping School to house an increase in
students at the High School; and
WHEREAS, the Town has an immediate need to temporarily relocate the Parks and
Recreation and Facilities Department to the Old Orchard Hill School; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 8-24 of the Connecticut General Statutes changes in
use of a municipal facility require a referral to the Planning and Zoning Commission for
review and a report;
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Council hereby approves the Old Orchard Hill
School to temporarily house the Parks and Recreation and Facilities Department and
formally begin the process of relocating both departments to the Old Orchard Hill School;
and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the Town Council directs Town Manager, Michael
Maniscalco, to submit a request to the South Windsor Planning & Zoning Commission
for a report pursuant to Section 8-24 of the Connecticut General Statutes.
Item 13D (Part 1 of 2)
Resolution Accepting the Old Orchard Hill School to temporarily house the Parksand Recreation Department and formally start the process of moving the Parks and
Recreation Department to Old Orchard Hill and pursuant to Section 8-24 of the
Connecticut General Statutes referring said plan to the Planning and Zoning
Commission for review
WHEREAS, the Town had leased Wapping School from the Board of Education to house
Parks and Recreation; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Education needs Wapping School to house an increase in
students at the High School; and
WHEREAS, the Town has an immediate need to temporarily relocate the Parks and
Recreation and Facilities Department to the Old Orchard Hill School; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 8-24 of the Connecticut General Statutes changes in
use of a municipal facility require a referral to the Planning and Zoning Commission for
review and a report;
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Council hereby approves the Old Orchard Hill
School to temporarily house the Parks and Recreation and Facilities Department and
formally begin the process of relocating both departments to the Old Orchard Hill School;
and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the Town Council directs Town Manager, Michael
Maniscalco, to submit a request to the South Windsor Planning & Zoning Commission
for a report pursuant to Section 8-24 of the Connecticut General Statutes.
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Public Hearing
- A Public Hearing will be held at 8:00 p.m. 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
Public Hearing
A Public Hearing will be held at 8:00 p.m. to receive citizen input on the transfer of $749,556from the Non-Recurring Capital Account to fund two portables at Philip R Smith Elementary
School
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Item 13D (Part 2 of 2) - Resolution Accepting the Old Orchard Hill School to temporarily house the Parks
and Recreation Department and formally start the process of moving the Parks and
Recreation Department to Old Orchard Hill and pursuant to Section 8-24 of the
Connecticut General Statutes referring said plan to the Planning and Zoning
Commission for review
WHEREAS, the Town had leased Wapping School from the Board of Education to house
Parks and Recreation; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Education needs Wapping School to house an increase in
students at the High School; and
WHEREAS, the Town has an immediate need to temporarily relocate the Parks and
Recreation and Facilities Department to the Old Orchard Hill School; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 8-24 of the Connecticut General Statutes changes in
use of a municipal facility require a referral to the Planning and Zoning Commission for
review and a report;
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Council hereby approves the Old Orchard Hill
School to temporarily house the Parks and Recreation and Facilities Department and
formally begin the process of relocating both departments to the Old Orchard Hill School;
and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the Town Council directs Town Manager, Michael
Maniscalco, to submit a request to the South Windsor Planning & Zoning Commission
for a report pursuant to Section 8-24 of the Connecticut General Statutes.
Item 13D (Part 2 of 2)
Resolution Accepting the Old Orchard Hill School to temporarily house the Parksand Recreation Department and formally start the process of moving the Parks and
Recreation Department to Old Orchard Hill and pursuant to Section 8-24 of the
Connecticut General Statutes referring said plan to the Planning and Zoning
Commission for review
WHEREAS, the Town had leased Wapping School from the Board of Education to house
Parks and Recreation; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Education needs Wapping School to house an increase in
students at the High School; and
WHEREAS, the Town has an immediate need to temporarily relocate the Parks and
Recreation and Facilities Department to the Old Orchard Hill School; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 8-24 of the Connecticut General Statutes changes in
use of a municipal facility require a referral to the Planning and Zoning Commission for
review and a report;
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Council hereby approves the Old Orchard Hill
School to temporarily house the Parks and Recreation and Facilities Department and
formally begin the process of relocating both departments to the Old Orchard Hill School;
and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the Town Council directs Town Manager, Michael
Maniscalco, to submit a request to the South Windsor Planning & Zoning Commission
for a report pursuant to Section 8-24 of the Connecticut General Statutes.
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Item 13E - Resolution Accepting the Resignation of Stephanie Weintraub (R) from the
Agricultural Commission effective October 6, 2022
BE IT RESOLVED, that the South Windsor Town Council hereby accepts, with
regret, the resignation of Stephanie Weintraub (R) from the Agricultural Commission
effective October 6, 2022; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the South Windsor Town Council extends its
thanks to Stephanie Weintraub (R) for the time she has dedicated to serving her
community by her membership on the Agricultural Commission.
Item 13E
Resolution Accepting the Resignation of Stephanie Weintraub (R) from theAgricultural Commission effective October 6, 2022
BE IT RESOLVED, that the South Windsor Town Council hereby accepts, with
regret, the resignation of Stephanie Weintraub (R) from the Agricultural Commission
effective October 6, 2022; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the South Windsor Town Council extends its
thanks to Stephanie Weintraub (R) for the time she has dedicated to serving her
community by her membership on the Agricultural Commission.
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Item 13F - Resolution Accepting the Resignation of Stephanie Weintraub (R) from the Human
Relations Commission effective October 6, 2022
BE IT RESOLVED, that the South Windsor Town Council hereby accepts, with
regret, the resignation of Stephanie Weintraub (R) from the Human Relations
Commission effective October 6, 2022; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the South Windsor Town Council extends its
thanks to Stephanie Weintraub (R) for the time she has dedicated to serving her
community by her membership on the Human Relations Commission.
Item 13F
Resolution Accepting the Resignation of Stephanie Weintraub (R) from the HumanRelations Commission effective October 6, 2022
BE IT RESOLVED, that the South Windsor Town Council hereby accepts, with
regret, the resignation of Stephanie Weintraub (R) from the Human Relations
Commission effective October 6, 2022; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the South Windsor Town Council extends its
thanks to Stephanie Weintraub (R) for the time she has dedicated to serving her
community by her membership on the Human Relations Commission.
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Item 13G - Resolution Accepting the Resignation of Athena Loukellis from the Energy
Committee effective June 13, 2022
BE IT RESOLVED, that the South Windsor Town Council hereby accepts, with
regret, the resignation of Athena Loukellis from the Energy Committee effective June
13,2022;and
BE IT FUTHER RESOLVED, that the South Windsor Town Council would like to
thank Athena Loukellis for the time she has dedicated to serving her community while
on the Energy Committee.
Item 13G
Resolution Accepting the Resignation of Athena Loukellis from the EnergyCommittee effective June 13, 2022
BE IT RESOLVED, that the South Windsor Town Council hereby accepts, with
regret, the resignation of Athena Loukellis from the Energy Committee effective June
13,2022;and
BE IT FUTHER RESOLVED, that the South Windsor Town Council would like to
thank Athena Loukellis for the time she has dedicated to serving her community while
on the Energy Committee.
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Item 13H - Resolution Accepting the Resignation of Mary Justine Hockenberry from the
Human Relations Committee effective September 9,2022
BE IT RESOLVED, that the South Windsor Town Council hereby accepts, with
regret, the resignation of Mary Justine Hockenberry from the Human Relations
Committee effective September 9, 2022; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the South Windsor Town Council would like to
thank Mary Justine Hockenberry for her dedication to serving the community while on
the Human Relations Committee.
Item 13H
Resolution Accepting the Resignation of Mary Justine Hockenberry from theHuman Relations Committee effective September 9,2022
BE IT RESOLVED, that the South Windsor Town Council hereby accepts, with
regret, the resignation of Mary Justine Hockenberry from the Human Relations
Committee effective September 9, 2022; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the South Windsor Town Council would like to
thank Mary Justine Hockenberry for her dedication to serving the community while on
the Human Relations Committee.
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Item 13I - Resolution Accepting the Mayoral Appointment of Steve Lewis as a member the
Energy Committee to fill the unexpired term of Athena Loukellis, and postpones
consideration of this motion until the Town Council's next regularly scheduled
meeting
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Mayor of the Town of South Windsor hereby appoints
Steve Lewis as a member of the Energy Committee to fill the unexpired term of Athena
Loukellis, and postpones consideration of this motion until the Town Council's next
regularly scheduled meeting.
Item 13I
Resolution Accepting the Mayoral Appointment of Steve Lewis as a member theEnergy Committee to fill the unexpired term of Athena Loukellis, and postpones
consideration of this motion until the Town Council's next regularly scheduled
meeting
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Mayor of the Town of South Windsor hereby appoints
Steve Lewis as a member of the Energy Committee to fill the unexpired term of Athena
Loukellis, and postpones consideration of this motion until the Town Council's next
regularly scheduled meeting.
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Item 14 - Passage of Ordinance
Deputy Mayor King:
Resolution Adopting amendments to the Health Department Ordinance #218, Chapter
50, Articles 5-10
BE IT RESOLVED, that the South Windsor Town Council hereby adopts an Amendment to
Ordinance #218, Chapter 50, Articles 5-10 as shown in the attached Exhibit B.
Item 14
Passage of OrdinanceDeputy Mayor King:
Resolution Adopting amendments to the Health Department Ordinance #218, Chapter
50, Articles 5-10
BE IT RESOLVED, that the South Windsor Town Council hereby adopts an Amendment to
Ordinance #218, Chapter 50, Articles 5-10 as shown in the attached Exhibit B.
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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, 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.
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, 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.
The speaker(s) shall limit their speaking time to five (5) minutes.
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Item 16 - Communications from the Council
Item 16
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