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1. Call Meeting to Order
Mayor Pelkey called the Special Meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
2. Roll Call
Roll Call: 10 members present, 0 members absent, 0 members excused.
3. Public Participation [Per Town Council Rules, this segment of the meeting shall not exceed thirty (30) minutes unless extended by the Mayor, with the consent of a majority of the Town Council.]
Don Gonsalves, 40 Bayberry Trail, went to the Library to look at the budget - health benefits and pension costs 33% and 34% - that has been offset by the reduction in capital projects. If this continues we will not be able to do any roads or anything. Have asked publicly for 5 years to have public hearing on fringe benefits. The capital projects is obscuring what is happening in this town. They will end up 0 and benefits will keep going up and capital projects will be negative. Examination should be done.
Philip Koboski, 141 Woodland Drive - unemployment rate in SW - while people may be employed people still are working for less or are working part time. Have people making the same amount of money but are paying more fuel, food - to make statement you are taking money out of pockets of people who can not afford to pay it. 6.3% unemployment - there are estimated of people who are unemployed or underemployed. Last year budget was based on fire truck that was not sold and CT Studios. these are items you need to consider. this year you have to have lower budget.
4. Communications
Favreau - good that Mayor stopped the meeting last week but that was good because gave everyone time to think about this budget. Hope residents understand that if have lower budget there are things that will not get done this year and then will cost more in the next budget. $350,00 allocated for road work will barely do anything. Tiles that need to be replaced. Sprinklers at Community Center that needs repair. at what piont do we give up safety in order to have a lower budget. Hope Town Council can find compromise.
Havens - lost a citizen in our Community, Doris Avery - very active in veteran affairs. She was a good member of Patriotic Commission. Moment of silence
Pelkey - will miss her and think of her
Delnicki - over the past few days heard from 5-6 previous Mayors. Would like to request Town Attorney why budget was not taken care of. Section 705 Action on the budget. No later than May 15 Board of Ed should be adopted. May 22 General Government budget should be adopted. Does 705 require that the General Government budget be adopted at the end of day. Did the Town Council fail to comply - was there enough time to schedule another meeting is there a legal ramification. Reading from the Town charter.
Pelkey - few weeks back - in anticipation for deadlock for budget requested Town Attorney opinion. Town Manager talked to Town Attorney.
Galligan - talked to Tolwn Attorney - the town charter is guideline. The State Statute kicks in if budget is not adopted. By July 1 the Tolwn has 90 days to make a decision and if there is no decision the last year budget is in effect. If you would like it in writing I will get that for you. Will get in writing.
Delnicki - will put in writing to get opinion. Fallback if you do not meet the charter. Is that a fallback if the Council fails to meet the requirements of the charter.
Pelkey - I had concern and ask the TM to ask the TA that question. I do not control the Town council not coming up with budget. I have one vote. The other criticism was how dare you vote on the budget at 11:30 at night when no one was watching. Did not have enough time to put an agenda out.
Prague - can we call the Town Attorney right now. I wanted to reopen the charter when I was Mayor. Change our bid specification. If you don't pass budget you then have to have a budget referendum. When would we have to have it by and and how much cost and how many voters? Can we call Town Attorney right now.
Pelkey - take short recess at 7:25 p.m.
Pelkey - reconvened at 7:34 p.m.
5. Town Manager's Report
Motion to Approve A. Resolution Adopting the General Government Budget for Fiscal Year 2011/2012 Moved by Deputy Mayor Havens, no second required.
6. Unfinished Special Business
Motion to Amend A. Resolution Adopting the General Government Budget for Fiscal Year 2011/2012
amount to be 32,400,000 Moved by Mayor Pelkey, seconded by Councilor Favreau.
A. Resolution Adopting the General Government Budget for Fiscal Year 2011/2012
McCann - Point of Order - when we closed last meeting there was an amendment on the table changing the amount to 32,300 was motion on the floor and that should be the first order of business
Pelkey - meeting ended without completion of that motion and begins over again.
McCann - important to follow rules.
Havens - we are here tonight to adopt a budget - should not let discussions overshadow what needs to get done. Thought Demorates could go with something like 32,400,000. Hopefully we can adopt this budget. Last Monday we were in total disaray. glad we went home. The Town Manager came up with this number
Pelkey - we are picking up where we left off. 3M for the property number as well as prorated construction number, collection rate, Motion to amend 32,300 make 32,400 Favreau second.
Pelkey - with amendment have 32,400 - which is 486,218 less than what the Town Manager proposed. Town Manager will have to be creative this year again and do what he does best. Heard what the residents have said. important to have something that will move our town forward. Favreau - second
Anwar - have talked to all Councillors and I think we are all on the same team. all of our intentions are to do the best for the town. Last meeting there was a feeling that we wre close at 32,300,000. Believe the best budget is the one that everyone gives a little. More comfortable with 32,400,000 than 32,300,000
McCann - I thought the Town Council was coming up with compromise at the last meeting and was willing to support what Councillor Yagaloff gave last week. 32,300,000. Need to shift some of the expenditures to maintenance items. What we need to do tonight is pass the budget with expenditure number 32,300,000 will only support not 32,400,000.
Prague - we are going to pave SW high Schhol parking lot, town computer system and do 300,000 of school computers. 751,000 surplus at the Board of Education. I voted against last week to borrow 300,000 fund balance. We are not going to do Recreation projects and not do the roofs for the modular classrooms. Very happy with 32,300,000. Worried about next year. 15.3% sewer rates are being raised. 1.3 million dollar due next year. also next yar puttin gin 1.3 million to pay for sewer plant. Keeping this number as low as possible is very important. Calendarized budget and two year budget is important. would like 32,300,000. should start budget earlier and get done earlier. happy with 32,300,000 and feel good fiscally sound
Pelkey - find interesting - I know school has surplus but the Superintendent did not tell me. No one officially shared that with me. 751,000 surplus is good but feel there will be substantial - should have a little cushion to help with items that are not getting done. There is a substantial cut in capital projects. at some point the projects need to get done. The roof at the modular are the fist thing to get done.
Favreau - the number that was put on the table was the number the Town Manager gave. The Town Manager and Department Heads are very professional. This budget is going to impact the residents and town employees. Think we need to trust the TM and emplolyees
Anwar - memo of 751,000 - who gives to some and not to everyone.
Galligan - did receive call from Superintendent regarding surplus. the memo have not seen unless shared by Board of Ed to Council members.
Anwar - if I have half the information then I will not make a
Prague - first quarter report, not from Superintendent
Anwar - is it fair to use that calculation?
Galligan - the Superintendent if very fiscally responsible. We had some sggestions and she can not make any commitments until she talks with Board of Education.
Anwar - can not put too much weight on that nunmber.
Galligan - maybe have discussions and work that out.
Pelkey - if surplus not used by end of year goes into fund balance.
Anwar - should not increase the taxes too high and should be cautious. if we cut oo much this yea rwill have bigger challenge next year.
Delnicki - surplus from Bd of Ed - know next year the Board has two holes in their budget. 775,000 in federal money and next year do not have, concessions do not have as much. Should try to save that surplus to try to help with holes in next year's budget. The thought of raising taxes one dime can not understand. Last meeting had a unique opportunity to have a bipartisan budget. Think 32,300,000 is a good number and have to do better than amendment of 32,400,000
Yagaloff - should not spend surplus - should keep for next year. do not agree surplus is game changer this year. Last year issue was school was going to cut items. What are the numbers 32,400,000 with tax numbers
Galligan - 32,400,000 tax rate 28.78% leaving in place the fund balance, 98.75% and 2 M -Town budget
Yagaloff - last year 32,573,700 - so ther ewould be reduction. My goals is to push the spending down. Spending increase on school side is extremely low and there will be no effect on programs. Happy about these discussions of how deep we should cut the budget. At the last meeting said would support 32,400,000. Think can live with this number. Ask the Republicans if they could go with that.
Galligan - the 32,4000 1.55% tax increase, 1.66% - 32,300 1.44%
Yagaloff - will be able to support the amendment.
Favreau - very proud of South Windsor. Always have the greater good when making decisions.
Pelkey - Last year 1.6 million increase to the Board - this year 1 million increase to the Board. Town budget has been decreased for the last two years. Need to be mindful of this. Everyone has had personal sacrafice.
Bazzano - the number of 32,400,000 can not support. I do not even know if can support 32,300,000. Need priority list. Until we start having budget that effects the taxpayers should be watching the budget carefully. I would to prioritize. spending 340,000 on four managers to mangage 18 people.
McCann - GIS savings - received memo - 1 and 1/4 FTE's. GIS mapping for snow removal saved 175 hours, explained the efficiencies that have saved funds through GIS. Should take recess to caucus
Pelkey 8:33 take five minute recess.
Pelkey - reconvened 8:37
7. New Special Business
A. Resolution Setting the Tax Rate fore Fiscal Year 2011/2012
B. Resolution Appointing a Rate Maker for Fiscal Year 2011/2012 and the Tabling of Same
8. Executive Session
A. To discuss possible sale of tax lien - 85 Nutmeg Road.
Kline invited. - unanimous
8:41 Executive Session
9. Adjournment
May 23, 2011 Town Council Special Meeting
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1. Call Meeting to Order
Mayor Pelkey called the Special Meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
2. Roll Call
Roll Call: 10 members present, 0 members absent, 0 members excused.
3. Public Participation [Per Town Council Rules, this segment of the meeting shall not exceed thirty (30) minutes unless extended by the Mayor, with the consent of a majority of the Town Council.]
Don Gonsalves, 40 Bayberry Trail, went to the Library to look at the budget - health benefits and pension costs 33% and 34% - that has been offset by the reduction in capital projects. If this continues we will not be able to do any roads or anything. Have asked publicly for 5 years to have public hearing on fringe benefits. The capital projects is obscuring what is happening in this town. They will end up 0 and benefits will keep going up and capital projects will be negative. Examination should be done.
Philip Koboski, 141 Woodland Drive - unemployment rate in SW - while people may be employed people still are working for less or are working part time. Have people making the same amount of money but are paying more fuel, food - to make statement you are taking money out of pockets of people who can not afford to pay it. 6.3% unemployment - there are estimated of people who are unemployed or underemployed. Last year budget was based on fire truck that was not sold and CT Studios. these are items you need to consider. this year you have to have lower budget.
4. Communications
Favreau - good that Mayor stopped the meeting last week but that was good because gave everyone time to think about this budget. Hope residents understand that if have lower budget there are things that will not get done this year and then will cost more in the next budget. $350,00 allocated for road work will barely do anything. Tiles that need to be replaced. Sprinklers at Community Center that needs repair. at what piont do we give up safety in order to have a lower budget. Hope Town Council can find compromise.
Havens - lost a citizen in our Community, Doris Avery - very active in veteran affairs. She was a good member of Patriotic Commission. Moment of silence
Pelkey - will miss her and think of her
Delnicki - over the past few days heard from 5-6 previous Mayors. Would like to request Town Attorney why budget was not taken care of. Section 705 Action on the budget. No later than May 15 Board of Ed should be adopted. May 22 General Government budget should be adopted. Does 705 require that the General Government budget be adopted at the end of day. Did the Town Council fail to comply - was there enough time to schedule another meeting is there a legal ramification. Reading from the Town charter.
Pelkey - few weeks back - in anticipation for deadlock for budget requested Town Attorney opinion. Town Manager talked to Town Attorney.
Galligan - talked to Tolwn Attorney - the town charter is guideline. The State Statute kicks in if budget is not adopted. By July 1 the Tolwn has 90 days to make a decision and if there is no decision the last year budget is in effect. If you would like it in writing I will get that for you. Will get in writing.
Delnicki - will put in writing to get opinion. Fallback if you do not meet the charter. Is that a fallback if the Council fails to meet the requirements of the charter.
Pelkey - I had concern and ask the TM to ask the TA that question. I do not control the Town council not coming up with budget. I have one vote. The other criticism was how dare you vote on the budget at 11:30 at night when no one was watching. Did not have enough time to put an agenda out.
Prague - can we call the Town Attorney right now. I wanted to reopen the charter when I was Mayor. Change our bid specification. If you don't pass budget you then have to have a budget referendum. When would we have to have it by and and how much cost and how many voters? Can we call Town Attorney right now.
Pelkey - take short recess at 7:25 p.m.
Pelkey - reconvened at 7:34 p.m.
5. Town Manager's Report
Motion to Approve A. Resolution Adopting the General Government Budget for Fiscal Year 2011/2012 Moved by Deputy Mayor Havens, no second required.
6. Unfinished Special Business
Motion to Amend A. Resolution Adopting the General Government Budget for Fiscal Year 2011/2012
amount to be 32,400,000 Moved by Mayor Pelkey, seconded by Councilor Favreau.
A. Resolution Adopting the General Government Budget for Fiscal Year 2011/2012
McCann - Point of Order - when we closed last meeting there was an amendment on the table changing the amount to 32,300 was motion on the floor and that should be the first order of business
Pelkey - meeting ended without completion of that motion and begins over again.
McCann - important to follow rules.
Havens - we are here tonight to adopt a budget - should not let discussions overshadow what needs to get done. Thought Demorates could go with something like 32,400,000. Hopefully we can adopt this budget. Last Monday we were in total disaray. glad we went home. The Town Manager came up with this number
Pelkey - we are picking up where we left off. 3M for the property number as well as prorated construction number, collection rate, Motion to amend 32,300 make 32,400 Favreau second.
Pelkey - with amendment have 32,400 - which is 486,218 less than what the Town Manager proposed. Town Manager will have to be creative this year again and do what he does best. Heard what the residents have said. important to have something that will move our town forward. Favreau - second
Anwar - have talked to all Councillors and I think we are all on the same team. all of our intentions are to do the best for the town. Last meeting there was a feeling that we wre close at 32,300,000. Believe the best budget is the one that everyone gives a little. More comfortable with 32,400,000 than 32,300,000
McCann - I thought the Town Council was coming up with compromise at the last meeting and was willing to support what Councillor Yagaloff gave last week. 32,300,000. Need to shift some of the expenditures to maintenance items. What we need to do tonight is pass the budget with expenditure number 32,300,000 will only support not 32,400,000.
Prague - we are going to pave SW high Schhol parking lot, town computer system and do 300,000 of school computers. 751,000 surplus at the Board of Education. I voted against last week to borrow 300,000 fund balance. We are not going to do Recreation projects and not do the roofs for the modular classrooms. Very happy with 32,300,000. Worried about next year. 15.3% sewer rates are being raised. 1.3 million dollar due next year. also next yar puttin gin 1.3 million to pay for sewer plant. Keeping this number as low as possible is very important. Calendarized budget and two year budget is important. would like 32,300,000. should start budget earlier and get done earlier. happy with 32,300,000 and feel good fiscally sound
Pelkey - find interesting - I know school has surplus but the Superintendent did not tell me. No one officially shared that with me. 751,000 surplus is good but feel there will be substantial - should have a little cushion to help with items that are not getting done. There is a substantial cut in capital projects. at some point the projects need to get done. The roof at the modular are the fist thing to get done.
Favreau - the number that was put on the table was the number the Town Manager gave. The Town Manager and Department Heads are very professional. This budget is going to impact the residents and town employees. Think we need to trust the TM and emplolyees
Anwar - memo of 751,000 - who gives to some and not to everyone.
Galligan - did receive call from Superintendent regarding surplus. the memo have not seen unless shared by Board of Ed to Council members.
Anwar - if I have half the information then I will not make a
Prague - first quarter report, not from Superintendent
Anwar - is it fair to use that calculation?
Galligan - the Superintendent if very fiscally responsible. We had some sggestions and she can not make any commitments until she talks with Board of Education.
Anwar - can not put too much weight on that nunmber.
Galligan - maybe have discussions and work that out.
Pelkey - if surplus not used by end of year goes into fund balance.
Anwar - should not increase the taxes too high and should be cautious. if we cut oo much this yea rwill have bigger challenge next year.
Delnicki - surplus from Bd of Ed - know next year the Board has two holes in their budget. 775,000 in federal money and next year do not have, concessions do not have as much. Should try to save that surplus to try to help with holes in next year's budget. The thought of raising taxes one dime can not understand. Last meeting had a unique opportunity to have a bipartisan budget. Think 32,300,000 is a good number and have to do better than amendment of 32,400,000
Yagaloff - should not spend surplus - should keep for next year. do not agree surplus is game changer this year. Last year issue was school was going to cut items. What are the numbers 32,400,000 with tax numbers
Galligan - 32,400,000 tax rate 28.78% leaving in place the fund balance, 98.75% and 2 M -Town budget
Yagaloff - last year 32,573,700 - so ther ewould be reduction. My goals is to push the spending down. Spending increase on school side is extremely low and there will be no effect on programs. Happy about these discussions of how deep we should cut the budget. At the last meeting said would support 32,400,000. Think can live with this number. Ask the Republicans if they could go with that.
Galligan - the 32,4000 1.55% tax increase, 1.66% - 32,300 1.44%
Yagaloff - will be able to support the amendment.
Favreau - very proud of South Windsor. Always have the greater good when making decisions.
Pelkey - Last year 1.6 million increase to the Board - this year 1 million increase to the Board. Town budget has been decreased for the last two years. Need to be mindful of this. Everyone has had personal sacrafice.
Bazzano - the number of 32,400,000 can not support. I do not even know if can support 32,300,000. Need priority list. Until we start having budget that effects the taxpayers should be watching the budget carefully. I would to prioritize. spending 340,000 on four managers to mangage 18 people.
McCann - GIS savings - received memo - 1 and 1/4 FTE's. GIS mapping for snow removal saved 175 hours, explained the efficiencies that have saved funds through GIS. Should take recess to caucus
Pelkey 8:33 take five minute recess.
Pelkey - reconvened 8:37
7. New Special Business
A. Resolution Setting the Tax Rate fore Fiscal Year 2011/2012
B. Resolution Appointing a Rate Maker for Fiscal Year 2011/2012 and the Tabling of Same
8. Executive Session
A. To discuss possible sale of tax lien - 85 Nutmeg Road.
Kline invited. - unanimous
8:41 Executive Session
9. Adjournment
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