1. Call Meeting to Order 2. Pledge of Allegiance 3. Roll Call
Mayor's Remarks
Adoption of Agenda (Councilor Maneelev)
Communications and Reports from Town Manager
There are three Virtual Public Hearings scheduled tonight. The first one is at 7:15 p.m. to receive citizen input on the proposed Board of Education Budget for Fiscal Year 2020/2021; the second one is at 7:30 p.m. to receive citizen input on the proposed General Government Budget for Fiscal Year 2020/2021, and the third one is at 8:00 p.m. to receive citizen input on an Application for the Fiscal Year 2018 Community Development Block Grant Program for Public Housing Modernization at Wapping Mews. The public is welcome to email comments to TownCouncilComments(S)southwindsor-ct.gov.
Adoption of Minutes of Previous Meetings (Councilor Evans) BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby approves the Minutes of the following Town Council Meetings: Special Budget Work Session Minutes of March 31.2020, April 1, 2020, and April 2, 2020: and Regular Meeting Minutes of April 6, 2020.
There are three Virtual Public Hearings scheduled tonight. The first one is at 7:15 p.m. to receive citizen input on the proposed Board of Education Budget for Fiscal Year 2020/2021; the second one is at 7:30 p.m. to receive citizen input on the proposed General Government Budget for Fiscal Year 2020/2021, and the third one is at 8:00 p.m. to receive citizen input on an Application for the Fiscal Year 2018 Community Development Block Grant Program for Public Housing Modernization at Wapping Mews. The public is welcome to email comments to TownCouncilComments@southwindsor-ct.gov.
Communications from Liaisons, Officers, and Boards Directly Responsible to Council (Communications can be emailed to TownCouncilComments@southwindsor-ct.gov)
[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 Hockenberrv) Motion to Approve Agenda Items 11.a.A through 11.a.E for a First Reading on the Consent Agenda a. First Reading A. Resolution Reappointing Bernard Thomas (D) to the Public Building Commission 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 reappoints Bernard Thomas (D) to the Public Building Commission for a term ending November 30, 2023, and postpones consideration of this motion until the Town Council's next regularly scheduled meeting. B. Resolution Reappointing James Kupchunos (D) to the Agricultural Land Preservation Advisory Commission 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 reappoints James Kupchunos (D) to the Agricultural Land Preservation Advisory Commission for a term ending November 30, 2022, and postpones consideration of this motion until the Town Council's next regularly scheduled meeting. C. Resolution Reappointing George Caye (D) to the Park & Recreation Commission 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 reappoints George Caye (D) to the Park & Recreation Commission for a term ending December 31, 2023, and postpones consideration of this motion until the Town Council's next regularly scheduled meeting. D. Resolution Reappointing Daniel Rezende (D) an Alternate to the Park & Recreation Commission 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 reappoints Daniel Rezende (D) an Alternate to the Park & Recreation Commission for a term ending December 31, 2023, and postpones consideration of this motion until the Town Council's next regularly scheduled meeting. E. Resolution Reappointing Art Jennings (D) to the Building Code Board of Appeals 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 reappoints Art Jennings (D) to the Building Code Board of Appeals for a term ending January 1, 2025, and postpones consideration of this motion until the Town Council's next regularly scheduled meeting. (Councilor Snvder) Motion to Approve Agenda Item 11.b.A. for a Second Reading on the Consent Agenda b. Second Reading A. Resolution Reappointing Art Utay (U) to the Demolition Delay Committee BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby reappoints Art Utay (U) to the Demolition Delay Committee for a term ending December 31,2021. c. Miscellaneous None
Unfinished Business A. Resolution Removing from the Table Item 13. A. from the Town Council's Regular Meeting of April 6, 2020 - Resolution Authorizing the Superintendent of Schools or Designee to Execute all Necessary Agreements, Contracts, and Documents with Greenskies Clear Energy, LLC (Councilor Lvdecker) BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby removes from the table, Item 13. A. from the Town Council's Regular Meeting of April 6, 2020 -Resolution Authorizing the Superintendent of Schools or Designee to Execute all Necessary Agreements, Contracts, and Documents with Greenskies Clear Energy, LLC.
New Business Resolution Regarding Suspension of Tax Deadlines and Collection Efforts Pursuant to Governor Lamont's Executive Order 2020-7S (Deputy Mayor Pendleton) WHEREAS, on March 10, 2020, the Governor of the State of Connecticut ("Governor") declared a public health emergency and civil preparedness emergency for the State of Connecticut, pursuant to Connecticut General Statutes Sections 19a-131 and 28-9, in response to the global pandemic of COVID-19 disease associated with a novel coronavirus that is currently affecting multiple WHEREAS, on March 13, 2020, the President of the United States ("President") declared a national emergency to combat the coronavirus that is currently infecting the population of the United States; and WHEREAS, the effects the transmission of COVID-19 has resulted in the spread of infections in Connecticut and throughout the country, as well as resulting in shortages of personal protective equipment and other supplies that could jeopardize public safety and civil preparedness; and WHEREAS, in response to the issuance of declarations of a public health emergency and civil preparedness emergency by the Governor he has issued a series of Executive Orders setting for the law governing the conduct of the business of state and municipal government during the period of the emergency; and WHEREAS, on April 1, 2020, the Governor issued Executive Order No. 7S ("EO 7S"), requiring municipalities, by a vote of its legislative body, participate in a "Deferment Program" or "Low-Interest Rate Program"; and WHEREAS, participation in a deferment program is in the best interest of the Town of South Windsor NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Town Council of the Town of South Windsor adopts as follows: 1) During the period of March 10, 2020, the date that Governor Lamont declared a public health and civil preparedness emergency, through and including July 1, 2020, the Town of South Windsor shall participate in a deferment program and shall offer to eligible taxpayers, businesses, nonprofits, and residents a deferment by ninety (90) days of any taxes on real property, personal property or motor vehicles, sewer and assessments ("Taxes") from the time such Taxes first became due and payable. 2) Eligible taxpayers, businesses, nonprofits, and residents are those that attest to or document significant economic impact by COVID-19, and/or those that document they are providing relief to those significantly affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. The Town shall follow guidance as issued by the Secretary of the Office of Policy and Management as to which taxpayers, businesses, nonprofits, and residents shall be considered eligible for the deferment program.
There are three Virtual Public Hearings scheduled tonight. The first one is at 7:15 p.m. to receive citizen input on the proposed Board of Education Budget for Fiscal Year 2020/2021; the second one is at 7:30 p.m. to receive citizen input on the proposed General Government Budget for Fiscal Year 2020/2021, and the third one is at 8:00 p.m. to receive citizen input on an Application for the Fiscal Year 2018 Community Development Block Grant Program for Public Housing Modernization at Wapping Mews. The public is welcome to email comments to TownCouncilComments@southwindsor-ct.gov.
New Business Resolution Regarding Suspension of Tax Deadlines and Collection Efforts Pursuant to Governor Lamont's Executive Order 2020-7S (Deputy Mayor Pendleton) WHEREAS, on March 10, 2020, the Governor of the State of Connecticut ("Governor") declared a public health emergency and civil preparedness emergency for the State of Connecticut, pursuant to Connecticut General Statutes Sections 19a-131 and 28-9, in response to the global pandemic of COVID-19 disease associated with a novel coronavirus that is currently affecting multiple WHEREAS, on March 13, 2020, the President of the United States ("President") declared a national emergency to combat the coronavirus that is currently infecting the population of the United States; and WHEREAS, the effects the transmission of COVID-19 has resulted in the spread of infections in Connecticut and throughout the country, as well as resulting in shortages of personal protective equipment and other supplies that could jeopardize public safety and civil preparedness; and WHEREAS, in response to the issuance of declarations of a public health emergency and civil preparedness emergency by the Governor he has issued a series of Executive Orders setting for the law governing the conduct of the business of state and municipal government during the period of the emergency; and WHEREAS, on April 1, 2020, the Governor issued Executive Order No. 7S ("EO 7S"), requiring municipalities, by a vote of its legislative body, participate in a "Deferment Program" or "Low-Interest Rate Program"; and WHEREAS, participation in a deferment program is in the best interest of the Town of South Windsor NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Town Council of the Town of South Windsor adopts as follows: 1) During the period of March 10, 2020, the date that Governor Lamont declared a public health and civil preparedness emergency, through and including July 1, 2020, the Town of South Windsor shall participate in a deferment program and shall offer to eligible taxpayers, businesses, nonprofits, and residents a deferment by ninety (90) days of any taxes on real property, personal property or motor vehicles, sewer and assessments ("Taxes") from the time such Taxes first became due and payable. 2) Eligible taxpayers, businesses, nonprofits, and residents are those that attest to or document significant economic impact by COVID-19, and/or those that document they are providing relief to those significantly affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. The Town shall follow guidance as issued by the Secretary of the Office of Policy and Management as to which taxpayers, businesses, nonprofits, and residents shall be considered eligible for the deferment program.
Resolution Implementing a Hazard Pay System to Town Employees (Councilor Delnicki) WHEREAS, the Governor for the State of Connecticut on March 10, 2020, declared an Emergency and a Public Health Emergency due to the outbreak of Coronavirus also known as COVID-19; and WHEREAS, the Town Manager of South Windsor on March 13, 2020, declared an Emergency and a Public Health Emergency due to there being a presumptive positive case of coronavirus with the Town monitoring a second individual who traveled from an area affected by COVID-19; and WHEREAS, the Governor of the State of Connecticut has mandated all non-essential businesses close due to the potential of COVID-19 infection and spread; and WHEREAS, municipal business is considered essential and although Town offices are closed to the public, much of the business of the Town is still conducted in person placing employees at risk of contracting coronavirus; and WHEREAS, many of these employees do not have the ability to self-quarantine to keep their families safe; and WHEREAS, there have been multiple documented instances where Town employees have come in contact with people carrying or exposed to COVID-19 NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, the Town Council of South Windsor in recognition of the potentially dangerous work done by Town employee's throughout the pandemic wishes to implement a hazard pay system, starting April 13, 2020, for the employees identified on attached Exhibit A, until May 20, 2020, at such time the Council will revisit the current situation to make a further determination if hazard pay shall continue. In the event the Governor allows non-essential businesses to reopen and school goes back into session sooner said hazard pay shall stop immediately. To be eligible for a $200 weekly hazard pay stipend employees must meet the following criteria: • Be on the work group that is required to work from a Town facility for that week; and • Attend work for the full week; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the funding for Hazard pay shall come from the Economic Development Professional Account 11330300-00320. Town staff should seek FEMA reimbursement for expended Hazard Pay and, if reimbursable, shall return reimbursed funds to the Economic Development Professional Account 11330300-00320.
Discussion Item: Proposed Guidelines for Town of South Windsor Flag-Flying Policy (requested by Mayor Paterna)
Discussion Item: Appraisals of Farmland (requested by Mayor Paterna)
E. Resolution Approving a Refund of Taxes to Five (5) South Windsor Taxpayers (Councilor Maneelev) BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby approves a refund of property taxes to five (5) South Windsor Taxpayers, the total of said refunds being $1,579.86 and as more fully described on attached Exhibit B. 18. Adjournment
Apr 20, 2020 Council Meetings
1. Call Meeting to Order 2. Pledge of Allegiance 3. Roll Call
Mayor's Remarks
Adoption of Agenda (Councilor Maneelev)
Communications and Reports from Town Manager
There are three Virtual Public Hearings scheduled tonight. The first one is at 7:15 p.m. to receive citizen input on the proposed Board of Education Budget for Fiscal Year 2020/2021; the second one is at 7:30 p.m. to receive citizen input on the proposed General Government Budget for Fiscal Year 2020/2021, and the third one is at 8:00 p.m. to receive citizen input on an Application for the Fiscal Year 2018 Community Development Block Grant Program for Public Housing Modernization at Wapping Mews. The public is welcome to email comments to TownCouncilComments(S)southwindsor-ct.gov.
Adoption of Minutes of Previous Meetings (Councilor Evans) BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby approves the Minutes of the following Town Council Meetings: Special Budget Work Session Minutes of March 31.2020, April 1, 2020, and April 2, 2020: and Regular Meeting Minutes of April 6, 2020.
There are three Virtual Public Hearings scheduled tonight. The first one is at 7:15 p.m. to receive citizen input on the proposed Board of Education Budget for Fiscal Year 2020/2021; the second one is at 7:30 p.m. to receive citizen input on the proposed General Government Budget for Fiscal Year 2020/2021, and the third one is at 8:00 p.m. to receive citizen input on an Application for the Fiscal Year 2018 Community Development Block Grant Program for Public Housing Modernization at Wapping Mews. The public is welcome to email comments to TownCouncilComments@southwindsor-ct.gov.
Communications from Liaisons, Officers, and Boards Directly Responsible to Council (Communications can be emailed to TownCouncilComments@southwindsor-ct.gov)
[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 Hockenberrv) Motion to Approve Agenda Items 11.a.A through 11.a.E for a First Reading on the Consent Agenda a. First Reading A. Resolution Reappointing Bernard Thomas (D) to the Public Building Commission 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 reappoints Bernard Thomas (D) to the Public Building Commission for a term ending November 30, 2023, and postpones consideration of this motion until the Town Council's next regularly scheduled meeting. B. Resolution Reappointing James Kupchunos (D) to the Agricultural Land Preservation Advisory Commission 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 reappoints James Kupchunos (D) to the Agricultural Land Preservation Advisory Commission for a term ending November 30, 2022, and postpones consideration of this motion until the Town Council's next regularly scheduled meeting. C. Resolution Reappointing George Caye (D) to the Park & Recreation Commission 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 reappoints George Caye (D) to the Park & Recreation Commission for a term ending December 31, 2023, and postpones consideration of this motion until the Town Council's next regularly scheduled meeting. D. Resolution Reappointing Daniel Rezende (D) an Alternate to the Park & Recreation Commission 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 reappoints Daniel Rezende (D) an Alternate to the Park & Recreation Commission for a term ending December 31, 2023, and postpones consideration of this motion until the Town Council's next regularly scheduled meeting. E. Resolution Reappointing Art Jennings (D) to the Building Code Board of Appeals 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 reappoints Art Jennings (D) to the Building Code Board of Appeals for a term ending January 1, 2025, and postpones consideration of this motion until the Town Council's next regularly scheduled meeting. (Councilor Snvder) Motion to Approve Agenda Item 11.b.A. for a Second Reading on the Consent Agenda b. Second Reading A. Resolution Reappointing Art Utay (U) to the Demolition Delay Committee BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby reappoints Art Utay (U) to the Demolition Delay Committee for a term ending December 31,2021. c. Miscellaneous None
Unfinished Business A. Resolution Removing from the Table Item 13. A. from the Town Council's Regular Meeting of April 6, 2020 - Resolution Authorizing the Superintendent of Schools or Designee to Execute all Necessary Agreements, Contracts, and Documents with Greenskies Clear Energy, LLC (Councilor Lvdecker) BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby removes from the table, Item 13. A. from the Town Council's Regular Meeting of April 6, 2020 -Resolution Authorizing the Superintendent of Schools or Designee to Execute all Necessary Agreements, Contracts, and Documents with Greenskies Clear Energy, LLC.
New Business Resolution Regarding Suspension of Tax Deadlines and Collection Efforts Pursuant to Governor Lamont's Executive Order 2020-7S (Deputy Mayor Pendleton) WHEREAS, on March 10, 2020, the Governor of the State of Connecticut ("Governor") declared a public health emergency and civil preparedness emergency for the State of Connecticut, pursuant to Connecticut General Statutes Sections 19a-131 and 28-9, in response to the global pandemic of COVID-19 disease associated with a novel coronavirus that is currently affecting multiple WHEREAS, on March 13, 2020, the President of the United States ("President") declared a national emergency to combat the coronavirus that is currently infecting the population of the United States; and WHEREAS, the effects the transmission of COVID-19 has resulted in the spread of infections in Connecticut and throughout the country, as well as resulting in shortages of personal protective equipment and other supplies that could jeopardize public safety and civil preparedness; and WHEREAS, in response to the issuance of declarations of a public health emergency and civil preparedness emergency by the Governor he has issued a series of Executive Orders setting for the law governing the conduct of the business of state and municipal government during the period of the emergency; and WHEREAS, on April 1, 2020, the Governor issued Executive Order No. 7S ("EO 7S"), requiring municipalities, by a vote of its legislative body, participate in a "Deferment Program" or "Low-Interest Rate Program"; and WHEREAS, participation in a deferment program is in the best interest of the Town of South Windsor NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Town Council of the Town of South Windsor adopts as follows: 1) During the period of March 10, 2020, the date that Governor Lamont declared a public health and civil preparedness emergency, through and including July 1, 2020, the Town of South Windsor shall participate in a deferment program and shall offer to eligible taxpayers, businesses, nonprofits, and residents a deferment by ninety (90) days of any taxes on real property, personal property or motor vehicles, sewer and assessments ("Taxes") from the time such Taxes first became due and payable. 2) Eligible taxpayers, businesses, nonprofits, and residents are those that attest to or document significant economic impact by COVID-19, and/or those that document they are providing relief to those significantly affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. The Town shall follow guidance as issued by the Secretary of the Office of Policy and Management as to which taxpayers, businesses, nonprofits, and residents shall be considered eligible for the deferment program.
There are three Virtual Public Hearings scheduled tonight. The first one is at 7:15 p.m. to receive citizen input on the proposed Board of Education Budget for Fiscal Year 2020/2021; the second one is at 7:30 p.m. to receive citizen input on the proposed General Government Budget for Fiscal Year 2020/2021, and the third one is at 8:00 p.m. to receive citizen input on an Application for the Fiscal Year 2018 Community Development Block Grant Program for Public Housing Modernization at Wapping Mews. The public is welcome to email comments to TownCouncilComments@southwindsor-ct.gov.
New Business Resolution Regarding Suspension of Tax Deadlines and Collection Efforts Pursuant to Governor Lamont's Executive Order 2020-7S (Deputy Mayor Pendleton) WHEREAS, on March 10, 2020, the Governor of the State of Connecticut ("Governor") declared a public health emergency and civil preparedness emergency for the State of Connecticut, pursuant to Connecticut General Statutes Sections 19a-131 and 28-9, in response to the global pandemic of COVID-19 disease associated with a novel coronavirus that is currently affecting multiple WHEREAS, on March 13, 2020, the President of the United States ("President") declared a national emergency to combat the coronavirus that is currently infecting the population of the United States; and WHEREAS, the effects the transmission of COVID-19 has resulted in the spread of infections in Connecticut and throughout the country, as well as resulting in shortages of personal protective equipment and other supplies that could jeopardize public safety and civil preparedness; and WHEREAS, in response to the issuance of declarations of a public health emergency and civil preparedness emergency by the Governor he has issued a series of Executive Orders setting for the law governing the conduct of the business of state and municipal government during the period of the emergency; and WHEREAS, on April 1, 2020, the Governor issued Executive Order No. 7S ("EO 7S"), requiring municipalities, by a vote of its legislative body, participate in a "Deferment Program" or "Low-Interest Rate Program"; and WHEREAS, participation in a deferment program is in the best interest of the Town of South Windsor NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Town Council of the Town of South Windsor adopts as follows: 1) During the period of March 10, 2020, the date that Governor Lamont declared a public health and civil preparedness emergency, through and including July 1, 2020, the Town of South Windsor shall participate in a deferment program and shall offer to eligible taxpayers, businesses, nonprofits, and residents a deferment by ninety (90) days of any taxes on real property, personal property or motor vehicles, sewer and assessments ("Taxes") from the time such Taxes first became due and payable. 2) Eligible taxpayers, businesses, nonprofits, and residents are those that attest to or document significant economic impact by COVID-19, and/or those that document they are providing relief to those significantly affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. The Town shall follow guidance as issued by the Secretary of the Office of Policy and Management as to which taxpayers, businesses, nonprofits, and residents shall be considered eligible for the deferment program.
Resolution Implementing a Hazard Pay System to Town Employees (Councilor Delnicki) WHEREAS, the Governor for the State of Connecticut on March 10, 2020, declared an Emergency and a Public Health Emergency due to the outbreak of Coronavirus also known as COVID-19; and WHEREAS, the Town Manager of South Windsor on March 13, 2020, declared an Emergency and a Public Health Emergency due to there being a presumptive positive case of coronavirus with the Town monitoring a second individual who traveled from an area affected by COVID-19; and WHEREAS, the Governor of the State of Connecticut has mandated all non-essential businesses close due to the potential of COVID-19 infection and spread; and WHEREAS, municipal business is considered essential and although Town offices are closed to the public, much of the business of the Town is still conducted in person placing employees at risk of contracting coronavirus; and WHEREAS, many of these employees do not have the ability to self-quarantine to keep their families safe; and WHEREAS, there have been multiple documented instances where Town employees have come in contact with people carrying or exposed to COVID-19 NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, the Town Council of South Windsor in recognition of the potentially dangerous work done by Town employee's throughout the pandemic wishes to implement a hazard pay system, starting April 13, 2020, for the employees identified on attached Exhibit A, until May 20, 2020, at such time the Council will revisit the current situation to make a further determination if hazard pay shall continue. In the event the Governor allows non-essential businesses to reopen and school goes back into session sooner said hazard pay shall stop immediately. To be eligible for a $200 weekly hazard pay stipend employees must meet the following criteria: • Be on the work group that is required to work from a Town facility for that week; and • Attend work for the full week; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the funding for Hazard pay shall come from the Economic Development Professional Account 11330300-00320. Town staff should seek FEMA reimbursement for expended Hazard Pay and, if reimbursable, shall return reimbursed funds to the Economic Development Professional Account 11330300-00320.
Discussion Item: Proposed Guidelines for Town of South Windsor Flag-Flying Policy (requested by Mayor Paterna)
Discussion Item: Appraisals of Farmland (requested by Mayor Paterna)
E. Resolution Approving a Refund of Taxes to Five (5) South Windsor Taxpayers (Councilor Maneelev) BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby approves a refund of property taxes to five (5) South Windsor Taxpayers, the total of said refunds being $1,579.86 and as more fully described on attached Exhibit B. 18. Adjournment