Items 1 - 4

1. Call Meeting to Order

2. Prayer: TBD

3. Pledge of Allegiance

4. Roll Call

Item 5

Communications and Reports from Town Manager

Item 6

Public Input (Items Not on the Agenda)

Item 19

Executive Session

A. To discuss a personnel issue (Agreement between the Town of South Windsor and UPSEU Local 424, Unit 65 - Municipal Employees.)

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

Item 7

Adoption of Minutes of Previous Meetings
(Councilor Lvdecker)

BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby approves the Minutes of the following Town Council Meeting: Regular Meeting Minutes of October 7, 2019.

Item 9

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

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 Maneelev)

Motion to approve Agenda Items 14. A. (*) through 14. D. (*) as the Consent Agenda.

(Please read dark headings, only, on the Consent Agenda Items)

Item 15A

Discussion Item: Public Act 19-171 - an Act Concerning the Property Tax Exemptions for Service Members and Veterans Having Disability Ratings (requested by Councilor Delnicki) (Mary Huda, Town Assessor to be present)

Item 15B

Resolution Approving the Nondiscrimination Certification Agreements and Warranties under Connecticut General Statutes §4a-60 and §4a-60a, as Amended

(Councilor Hockenberrv)

BE IT RESOLVED that the Town of South Windsor hereby complies with nondiscrimination agreements and warranties under Connecticut General Statutes §4a-60 and §4a-60a, as amended.

Item 15C

Resolution Approving a Reverse 911 Notification (Everbridge) to South Windsor Voters

(Councilor Rilev)

WHEREAS, there have been concerns voiced regarding South Windsor voters not knowing where their voting location will be held due to the relocation of District 4 from Philip R. Smith Elementary School to the Charles Enes Community Center; and

WHEREAS, it is being proposed to use the Reverse 911 Notification System (Everbridge) to inform all residents where their voting location will be for the November 5, 2019, Municipal Election; and

WHEREAS, a Reverse 911 Notification (Everbridge) to the entire community is a good way to test the emergency management system

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the South Windsor Town Council hereby approves the following notification to be sent out on November 4, 2019:

Message for Municipal Elections:

Tomorrow, November 5th, the Town of South Windsor will be holding Municipal Elections. The polls will open at 6 AM and close at 8 PM. District (insert # here) votes at (insert location here). There will be same day voter registration held in the Town Hall at 1540 Sullivan Avenue. For additional information, you may visit https://www.southwindsor-ct.gov/registrar

District 1, Pleasant Valley School Gym, 591 Ellington Road

District 2, Eli Terry School Gym, 569 Griffin Road

District 3, South Windsor High School Auxiliary Gym, 161 Nevers Road

District 4, Charles Enes Community Center, 150 Nevers Road (formerly Philip R.
Smith)

District 5, Timothy Edwards Middle School, Stairwell B, 100 Arnold Way; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this message has been reviewed and approved by the Town Attorney.

Item 15D

Resolution Approving an Agreement Between the Town of South Windsor and UPSEU Local 424, Unit 65 - Municipal Employees

(Councilor Lopez)

BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby approves the proposed "Agreement Between the Town of South Windsor and UPSEU Local 424, Unit 65-Municipal Employees for the period July 1, 2019, through June 30, 2022.

Item 15E

Resolution Approving an Annual Salary for Deborah W. Reid, Clerk of the Council for Fiscal Year 2019/2020

(Deputy Mayor Pendleton)

WHEREAS, An evaluation was completed by the Personnel Committee and a report was submitted to the Town Council for their input

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby approves a base salary adjustment of $2,000 and an annual salary increase of 2% for Fiscal Year 2019/2020 for Deborah W. Reid, Clerk of the Council, said annual salary rate to be retroactive from July 1, 2019.

Item 15F

Resolution Approving a Refund of Taxes to One Hundred and Thirty-Seven (137) South Windsor Taxpayers

(Councilor Lydecker)

BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby approves a refund of property taxes to one hundred and thirty-seven (137) South Windsor Taxpayers, the total of said refunds being $24,043.55 and as more fully described on attached Exhibit A.

Item 15H

Resolution Appointing Members to South Windsor's 175th Anniversary Committee

(Mayor Paterna and Councilor Snyder)

WHEREAS, at the September 3, 2019, Town Council meeting, the Town Council approved to establish a 175th Anniversary Committee to develop, plan, host new programs, and endorse community events that will recognize, commemorate, and celebrate the founding of South Windsor; and

WHEREAS, it was the decision of the Town Council to have Mayor Paterna and Councilor Snyder meet to appoint the Chair (Brianna Dillman) and two Honorary Chairs (Edward Havens, Sr. (D) and Elizabeth Warren (R)); and

WHEREAS, Mayor Paterna and Councilor Snyder were also requested to recommend to the Council the make-up of the members of the Committee and the Council would ratify those recommendations

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby appoints the following members to the 175th Anniversary Committee:

• Brenda Koboski (U)

• Natalie O'Brien (U)

• Joshua Johnson (D)

• Gavin Zhu (D)

• Anne King (R)

• Madu Reddy (R)

Item 15I

Resolution Approving the Creation of an Advisory Committee (Temporary) Regarding Services for Persons with Disabilities

(Mayor Paterna)

WHEREAS, the South Windsor Town Council cares for all of its citizens and would like to make sure everyone's needs are met

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby approves the creation of a Temporary Advisory Committee Regarding Services for Persons with Disabilities, whose charge will be to advise the Town Manager (or designee), who will act as the Chair of the Committee, and Town departments with information regarding compliance with ADA requirements and to further their understanding of the concerns of persons with disabilities using Town facilities; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Committee members will also serve as a resource to the South Windsor community and address accessibility, equal rights, removing barriers, and promoting opportunities for individuals with disabilities; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED the Committee will meet quarterly and be made up of nine (9) South Windsor residents who volunteer to be part of this Committee, as well as the Town Manager (or designee). These individuals who volunteer their time will have knowledge, skills, and/or experience with ADA related issues.

Item 16A

Resolution Adopting the Proposed Amendment to Ordinance #225 - South Windsor Volunteer Fire Tax Abatement Ordinance

(Councilor Delnicki)

BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby adopts the proposed Amendment to Ordinance #225 - South Windsor Volunteer Fire Tax Abatement Ordinance, as shown in attached Exhibit C.

Item 17

Public Input/Participation (Any Matter)

Items 18 & 20

18. Communications and Petitions from Council

20. Adjournment