1. Call Meeting to Order 2. Prayer: TBD 3. Pledge of Allegiance 4. Roll Call
Unfinished Business Resolution Appointing Toby Lewis (R) to the Water Pollution Control Authority (Councilor Carroll) BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby appoints Toby Lewis (R) to the Water Pollution Control Authority for a term ending November 30, 2019 to fill the unexpired term of Zaheer Sharaf.
Communications and Reports from Town Manager
Public Input (Items Not on the Agenda)
Resolution Approving the Transfer of $330.00 from the Contingency Account to the South Windsor Mini-Grant Professional Account (Councilor Pendleton) BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby approves the transfer of $330.00 from the Contingency Account to the South Windsor Mini- Grant Professional Account to cover costs associated with the Citizens Matching Mini-Grant program.
Resolution Granting a "South Windsor Citizen Matching Mini-Grant" to Turn the Towns Teal South Windsor and the South Windsor Community Women's Club (Councilor Beaulieu) WHEREAS, on October 15, 2005 the South Windsor Town Council established the Citizens Matching Mini-Grant Program to encourage Town citizens to help achieve the common goal of "Our Town Our Future" by becoming participants and partners with their Town Government; and WHEREAS, Turn the Towns Teal South Windsor and the South Windsor Community Women's Club have raised sufficient funds and has submitted a proper application to the Town Manager, who after review, has determined that this project meets all the criteria of the program and therefore received his approval to purchase teal lights which will be displayed in the Evergreen Walk Town Center and signs to promote Ovarian Cancer Awareness for the month of September in the Town of South Windsor; and WHEREAS, the South Windsor Town Council wishes to thank all of the volunteers involved for their support of projects that have enhanced the Town of South Windsor NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council approves a Citizens Matching Mini-Grant for up to $330.00 to purchase the necessary items to bring Ovarian Cancer Awareness to the residents of South Windsor.
Adoption of Minutes of Previous Meetings (Councilor Beaulieu) BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby approves the Minutes of the following Town Council Meetings: Special Meeting of August 28, 2017.
Communications from Liaisons, Officers and Boards Directly Responsible to Council
Reports of Temporary Committees
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 Carroll) Motion to approve Agenda Items 14. A. (*) and 15. A. (*) through 15. B. (*) as the Consent Agenda. (Please read dark headings, only, on Consent Agenda Items.) *A. Resolution Reappointing John Phillips (R) to the Inland Wetlands Agency/Conservation Commission and Postponing Consideration of this Motion until the Town Council's Next Regularly Scheduled Meeting (Councilor Carroll) BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby reappoints John Phillips (R) to the Inland Wetlands Agency/Conservation Commission for a term ending June 1, 2021 and postpones consideration of this motion until the Town Council's next regularly scheduled meeting. *B. Resolution Appointing James MacDonald (R) an Alternate to the Inland Wetlands Agency/Conservation Commission and Postponing Consideration of this Motion until the Town Council's Next Regularly Scheduled Meeting (Councilor Carroll) BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby appoints James MacDonald (R) an Alternate to the Inland Wetlands Agency/Conservation Commission for a term ending December 1, 2019 to fill the unexpired term of Daniel Seypura and postpones consideration of this motion until the Town Council's next regularly scheduled meeting.
Discussion Item: Avery Street Reconstruction (requested by Councilor Anwar)
Discussion Item: Sidewalk Repairs (requested by Deputy Mayor Snyder)
Discussion Item: Progress of the Recreation Department's Move to Wapping School (requested by Deputy Mayor Snyder)
Discussion Item: Health Department Ordinance - Catering (requested by Councilor Anwar)
Discussion Item: Town of South Windsor's Prescription Program (requested by Mayor Mirek)
Resolution Amending the Retirement Plan for Employees of the Town of South Windsor, Connecticut (Councilor Anwar) WHEREAS, the Town Council of the Town of South Windsor ("Town Council") has considered the benefits to be derived for the employees of the Town of South Windsor ("Town") from the continued operation of a qualified defined benefit pension plan; and WHEREAS, the Town Council has determined that it is in the best interest of the Town and its employees to amend the Retirement Plan for Employees of the Town of South Windsor, Connecticut (the "Plan") to conform the Plan with certain collective bargaining agreements and to make certain other changes to the Plan that the Town Council considers necessary and appropriate and in the best interests of its employees NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Town hereby adopts and approves Amendment 18 to the Plan effective as of the various dates as shall be specified in the Amendment, on the condition that such Plan as amended continues to constitute a qualified plan of deferred compensation pursuant to Section 401(a) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended and that such Plan and any related, trust continues to be tax exempt pursuant to Section 501(a) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Town Manager of the Town of South Windsor is hereby authorized, empowered and directed to execute Amendment 18 to the Plan; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Town Manager of the Town of South Windsor is hereby authorized, empowered and directed to do any and all acts and execute any and all documents necessary to effectuate the foregoing resolutions.
Resolution Requesting the Governor to Call for a Special Session of the Connecticut General Assembly for the Purpose of Adopting a Budget that will Hold Local Communities Harmless (Councilor Rilev) WHEREAS, the Town of South Windsor has always managed its finances prudently; and WHEREAS, the Town of South Windsor has continuously demonstrated its commitment to maintain a strong school system; and WHEREAS, the Governor's Executive Order dated August 18, 2017 would reduce Education Cost sharing provided to South Windsor by approximately $13 million dollars; and WHEREAS, this type of cut to our community would jeopardize the financial condition of our Town, the quality of the education provided by our school system, and the level of basic services that our residents rely on; and WHEREAS, other communities would be similarly negatively impacted by the Governor's Executive Order; and WHEREAS, the General Assembly failed to adopt a budget during its regular session; and WHEREAS, the Governor has the authority to call a Special Session for the purpose of adopting a budget NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby requests the Governor to reverse his Executive Order dated August 18, 2017; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council also requests that the Governor call for a Special Session which shall continue until a budget is passed.
Resolution Accepting the Resignation of William Vees (D) from the Water Pollution Control Authority (Councilor Havens) BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby accepts with regret, the resignation of William Vees (D) from the Water Pollution Control Authority, said resignation to be effective immediately; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council extends its thanks to William Vees for the time he has dedicated to serving his community by his membership on the Water Pollution Control Authority.
Resolution Approving a Transfer of $5,654.00 from the Police Community Services Account to the TRACS Animal Shelter Account (Deputy Mayor Snvder) BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby approves a transfer of $5,654.00 from the Police Community Services Account to the TRACS Animal Shelter Account to reimburse the TRAC's account with the South Windsor Police Department's share of 11% towards maintenance which is in the contract.
Resolution Approving a Transfer of $1,477.41 from the Sewer Vehicle and Equipment Supplies Account to the Fleet Vehicle and Equipment Supplies Account (Councilor Maneelev) BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby approves a transfer of $1,477.41 from the Sewer Vehicle and Equipment Supplies Account to the Fleet Vehicle and Equipment Supplies Account to reimburse the Public Works Department for fuel.
Resolution Approving a Transfer of $424.24 from the Sewer Vehicle and Equipment Supplies Account to the Fleet Repair Maintenance Equipment Account (Councilor Pendleton) BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby approves a transfer of $424.24 from the Sewer Vehicle and Equipment Supplies Account to the Fleet Repair Maintenance Equipment Account to reimburse the Public Works Department for fuel.
Resolution Approving a Refund of Property Taxes to Thirty-One (31) South Windsor Taxpayers (Councilor Carroll) BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby approves a refund of property taxes to thirty-one (31) South Windsor Taxpayers, the total of said refunds being $27,575.16, and as more fully described on attached Exhibit A.
Communications and Petitions from Council [Per Town Council Rules, this segment of the meeting shall not exceed twenty (20) minutes unless extended by the Mayor, with the consent of a majority of the Council.]
Executive Session To discuss a personnel issue (Town Manager's Evaluation) To discuss a draft agreement which would result in disclosure of public records for information which is exempt from disclosure at this time pursuant to C.G.S. §1-210(b)(1) and §1-210(b)(4).
H. Resolution Amending the Retirement Plan for Employees of the Town of South Windsor, Connecticut (Councilor Anwar) WHEREAS, the Town Council of the Town of South Windsor ("Town Council") has considered the benefits to be derived for the employees of the Town of South Windsor ("Town") from the continued operation of a qualified defined benefit pension plan; and WHEREAS, the Town Council has determined that it is in the best interest of the Town and its employees to amend the Retirement Plan for Employees of the Town of South Windsor, Connecticut (the "Plan") to conform the Plan with certain collective bargaining agreements and to make certain other changes to the Plan that the Town Council considers necessary and appropriate and in the best interests of its employees NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Town hereby adopts and approves Amendment 18 to the Plan effective as of the various dates as shall be specified in the Amendment, on the condition that such Plan as amended continues to constitute a qualified plan of deferred compensation pursuant to Section 401(a) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended and that such Plan and any related, trust continues to be tax exempt pursuant to Section 501(a) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Town Manager of the Town of South Windsor is hereby authorized, empowered and directed to execute Amendment 18 to the Plan; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Town Manager of the Town of South Windsor is hereby authorized, empowered and directed to do any and all acts and execute any and all documents necessary to effectuate the foregoing resolutions. 20. Adjournment
Sep 05, 2017 Council Meetings
1. Call Meeting to Order 2. Prayer: TBD 3. Pledge of Allegiance 4. Roll Call
Unfinished Business Resolution Appointing Toby Lewis (R) to the Water Pollution Control Authority (Councilor Carroll) BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby appoints Toby Lewis (R) to the Water Pollution Control Authority for a term ending November 30, 2019 to fill the unexpired term of Zaheer Sharaf.
Communications and Reports from Town Manager
Public Input (Items Not on the Agenda)
Resolution Approving the Transfer of $330.00 from the Contingency Account to the South Windsor Mini-Grant Professional Account (Councilor Pendleton) BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby approves the transfer of $330.00 from the Contingency Account to the South Windsor Mini- Grant Professional Account to cover costs associated with the Citizens Matching Mini-Grant program.
Resolution Granting a "South Windsor Citizen Matching Mini-Grant" to Turn the Towns Teal South Windsor and the South Windsor Community Women's Club (Councilor Beaulieu) WHEREAS, on October 15, 2005 the South Windsor Town Council established the Citizens Matching Mini-Grant Program to encourage Town citizens to help achieve the common goal of "Our Town Our Future" by becoming participants and partners with their Town Government; and WHEREAS, Turn the Towns Teal South Windsor and the South Windsor Community Women's Club have raised sufficient funds and has submitted a proper application to the Town Manager, who after review, has determined that this project meets all the criteria of the program and therefore received his approval to purchase teal lights which will be displayed in the Evergreen Walk Town Center and signs to promote Ovarian Cancer Awareness for the month of September in the Town of South Windsor; and WHEREAS, the South Windsor Town Council wishes to thank all of the volunteers involved for their support of projects that have enhanced the Town of South Windsor NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council approves a Citizens Matching Mini-Grant for up to $330.00 to purchase the necessary items to bring Ovarian Cancer Awareness to the residents of South Windsor.
Adoption of Minutes of Previous Meetings (Councilor Beaulieu) BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby approves the Minutes of the following Town Council Meetings: Special Meeting of August 28, 2017.
Communications from Liaisons, Officers and Boards Directly Responsible to Council
Reports of Temporary Committees
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 Carroll) Motion to approve Agenda Items 14. A. (*) and 15. A. (*) through 15. B. (*) as the Consent Agenda. (Please read dark headings, only, on Consent Agenda Items.) *A. Resolution Reappointing John Phillips (R) to the Inland Wetlands Agency/Conservation Commission and Postponing Consideration of this Motion until the Town Council's Next Regularly Scheduled Meeting (Councilor Carroll) BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby reappoints John Phillips (R) to the Inland Wetlands Agency/Conservation Commission for a term ending June 1, 2021 and postpones consideration of this motion until the Town Council's next regularly scheduled meeting. *B. Resolution Appointing James MacDonald (R) an Alternate to the Inland Wetlands Agency/Conservation Commission and Postponing Consideration of this Motion until the Town Council's Next Regularly Scheduled Meeting (Councilor Carroll) BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby appoints James MacDonald (R) an Alternate to the Inland Wetlands Agency/Conservation Commission for a term ending December 1, 2019 to fill the unexpired term of Daniel Seypura and postpones consideration of this motion until the Town Council's next regularly scheduled meeting.
Discussion Item: Avery Street Reconstruction (requested by Councilor Anwar)
Discussion Item: Sidewalk Repairs (requested by Deputy Mayor Snyder)
Discussion Item: Progress of the Recreation Department's Move to Wapping School (requested by Deputy Mayor Snyder)
Discussion Item: Health Department Ordinance - Catering (requested by Councilor Anwar)
Discussion Item: Town of South Windsor's Prescription Program (requested by Mayor Mirek)
Resolution Amending the Retirement Plan for Employees of the Town of South Windsor, Connecticut (Councilor Anwar) WHEREAS, the Town Council of the Town of South Windsor ("Town Council") has considered the benefits to be derived for the employees of the Town of South Windsor ("Town") from the continued operation of a qualified defined benefit pension plan; and WHEREAS, the Town Council has determined that it is in the best interest of the Town and its employees to amend the Retirement Plan for Employees of the Town of South Windsor, Connecticut (the "Plan") to conform the Plan with certain collective bargaining agreements and to make certain other changes to the Plan that the Town Council considers necessary and appropriate and in the best interests of its employees NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Town hereby adopts and approves Amendment 18 to the Plan effective as of the various dates as shall be specified in the Amendment, on the condition that such Plan as amended continues to constitute a qualified plan of deferred compensation pursuant to Section 401(a) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended and that such Plan and any related, trust continues to be tax exempt pursuant to Section 501(a) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Town Manager of the Town of South Windsor is hereby authorized, empowered and directed to execute Amendment 18 to the Plan; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Town Manager of the Town of South Windsor is hereby authorized, empowered and directed to do any and all acts and execute any and all documents necessary to effectuate the foregoing resolutions.
Resolution Requesting the Governor to Call for a Special Session of the Connecticut General Assembly for the Purpose of Adopting a Budget that will Hold Local Communities Harmless (Councilor Rilev) WHEREAS, the Town of South Windsor has always managed its finances prudently; and WHEREAS, the Town of South Windsor has continuously demonstrated its commitment to maintain a strong school system; and WHEREAS, the Governor's Executive Order dated August 18, 2017 would reduce Education Cost sharing provided to South Windsor by approximately $13 million dollars; and WHEREAS, this type of cut to our community would jeopardize the financial condition of our Town, the quality of the education provided by our school system, and the level of basic services that our residents rely on; and WHEREAS, other communities would be similarly negatively impacted by the Governor's Executive Order; and WHEREAS, the General Assembly failed to adopt a budget during its regular session; and WHEREAS, the Governor has the authority to call a Special Session for the purpose of adopting a budget NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby requests the Governor to reverse his Executive Order dated August 18, 2017; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council also requests that the Governor call for a Special Session which shall continue until a budget is passed.
Resolution Accepting the Resignation of William Vees (D) from the Water Pollution Control Authority (Councilor Havens) BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby accepts with regret, the resignation of William Vees (D) from the Water Pollution Control Authority, said resignation to be effective immediately; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council extends its thanks to William Vees for the time he has dedicated to serving his community by his membership on the Water Pollution Control Authority.
Resolution Approving a Transfer of $5,654.00 from the Police Community Services Account to the TRACS Animal Shelter Account (Deputy Mayor Snvder) BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby approves a transfer of $5,654.00 from the Police Community Services Account to the TRACS Animal Shelter Account to reimburse the TRAC's account with the South Windsor Police Department's share of 11% towards maintenance which is in the contract.
Resolution Approving a Transfer of $1,477.41 from the Sewer Vehicle and Equipment Supplies Account to the Fleet Vehicle and Equipment Supplies Account (Councilor Maneelev) BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby approves a transfer of $1,477.41 from the Sewer Vehicle and Equipment Supplies Account to the Fleet Vehicle and Equipment Supplies Account to reimburse the Public Works Department for fuel.
Resolution Approving a Transfer of $424.24 from the Sewer Vehicle and Equipment Supplies Account to the Fleet Repair Maintenance Equipment Account (Councilor Pendleton) BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby approves a transfer of $424.24 from the Sewer Vehicle and Equipment Supplies Account to the Fleet Repair Maintenance Equipment Account to reimburse the Public Works Department for fuel.
Resolution Approving a Refund of Property Taxes to Thirty-One (31) South Windsor Taxpayers (Councilor Carroll) BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby approves a refund of property taxes to thirty-one (31) South Windsor Taxpayers, the total of said refunds being $27,575.16, and as more fully described on attached Exhibit A.
Communications and Petitions from Council [Per Town Council Rules, this segment of the meeting shall not exceed twenty (20) minutes unless extended by the Mayor, with the consent of a majority of the Council.]
Executive Session To discuss a personnel issue (Town Manager's Evaluation) To discuss a draft agreement which would result in disclosure of public records for information which is exempt from disclosure at this time pursuant to C.G.S. §1-210(b)(1) and §1-210(b)(4).
H. Resolution Amending the Retirement Plan for Employees of the Town of South Windsor, Connecticut (Councilor Anwar) WHEREAS, the Town Council of the Town of South Windsor ("Town Council") has considered the benefits to be derived for the employees of the Town of South Windsor ("Town") from the continued operation of a qualified defined benefit pension plan; and WHEREAS, the Town Council has determined that it is in the best interest of the Town and its employees to amend the Retirement Plan for Employees of the Town of South Windsor, Connecticut (the "Plan") to conform the Plan with certain collective bargaining agreements and to make certain other changes to the Plan that the Town Council considers necessary and appropriate and in the best interests of its employees NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Town hereby adopts and approves Amendment 18 to the Plan effective as of the various dates as shall be specified in the Amendment, on the condition that such Plan as amended continues to constitute a qualified plan of deferred compensation pursuant to Section 401(a) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended and that such Plan and any related, trust continues to be tax exempt pursuant to Section 501(a) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Town Manager of the Town of South Windsor is hereby authorized, empowered and directed to execute Amendment 18 to the Plan; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Town Manager of the Town of South Windsor is hereby authorized, empowered and directed to do any and all acts and execute any and all documents necessary to effectuate the foregoing resolutions. 20. Adjournment