1. Call Meeting to Order 2. Pledge of Allegiance 3. Roll Call
Mayor's Remarks
Adoption of Agenda (Councilor Hockenberrv)
Communications and Reports from Town Manager
Executive Session (Part 1 of 2)
A. To discuss pending claims and litigation (460 Miller Road). B. To discuss the possible purchase of real estate for the Town pursuant to Connecticut General Statutes §1-210 (b) (7) (124 and 150 Chapel Road. C. To discuss the possible purchase of real estate for the Town pursuant to Connecticut General Statutes §1-210 (b) (7) (Desmond Duck Pond). D. To discuss the possible purchase of real estate for the Town pursuant to Connecticut General Statutes §1-210 (b) (7) (137 Pheasant Way). E. To discuss personnel issues (Annual Evaluations of Michael Maniscaico, Town Manager and Deborah Reid, Clerk of the Council).
Public Input The public is welcome to email comments to TownCouncilComments(a)southwindsor-ct.gov. Town Council members will not respond to any public comments/questions.
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: Virtual Public Hearing Minutes of July 6, 2020; and Virtual Regular Meeting Minutes of July 6, 2020. (Councilor Maneelev) BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby approves the Minutes of the following Town Council Meeting: Virtual Special Meeting Minutes of July 13, 2020.
Communications from Liaisons, Officers, and Boards Directly Responsible to Council (Communications can be emailed to TownCouncilComments(a)southwindsor-ct.gov)
Reports from Committees (Committee Reports can be emailed to TownCouncilComments@southwindsor-ct.gov) A. Report on the Black Lives Matter Social Justice Sub-Committee Meeting.
Unfinished Business A. Discussion Item: Tax Abatement for 240 Ellington Road (requested by Town Manager Michael Maniscalco)
Presentation: Park & Recreation Master Plan (requested by Deputy Mayor Pendleton and Councilor Evans) (Park & Recreation Commission to be present)
Discussion Item: Public response regarding the Public Hearing, which began on July 6, 2020, at 8:00 p.m. and closed on July 9, 2020, at 4:30 p.m. regarding the Use of Absentee Ballots for the General Election in November 2020 (requested by Mayor Paterna)
Resolution Supporting the Use of Absentee Ballots for the General Election in November 2020 (Councilor Lopez) WHEREAS, there is a currently a global pandemic of Coronavirus (COVID-19), and, COVID-19 is spread from person-to-person through contact with a person, surface or object that has the virus on it; and WHEREAS, COVID-19 can be particularly severe for older adults and people of any age who have serious underlying medical conditions, and, there are currently no effective vaccines or treatments available to the public for COVID-19; and WHEREAS, in-person voting carries a greater risk of spreading disease than voting via absentee ballot, and, no person should be required to risk their health in order to exercise their right to vote and; WHEREAS, absentee voting offers a proven method of secure voting that reduces the risk of transmission of COVID-19 by allowing individuals to vote by mail and by reducing the density of in-person voting at polling places; and WHEREAS, Governor Lamont issued Executive Order No. 7QQ, which allows any eligible elector to vote by absentee ballot for the August 11, 2020, primary election if an individual is unable to appear at his or her polling place during the hours of voting due to serious concerns about COVID-19; and WHEREAS, it is important that this change in the definition of reasons for using absentee ballots due to the risk posed by the Coronavirus (COVID-19) also be applied to the General Election in November 2020; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby sends a letter to Governor Lamont in support of expanding the use of Absentee Ballots in the November 2020 General Election and calls on the Governor and General Assembly to adopt the changes to absentee voting procedures made by Governor Lamont in Executive Order No. 7QQ for the November General Election and appropriate funds to municipalities to defray the increased cost of holding elections during the pandemic; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Town Council calls on the General Assembly to (1) convene in special session for the purpose of adopting a joint resolution to amend the State Constitution to permanently allow any elector to vote by absentee ballot for any reason and (2) submit such joint resolution to the popular vote for ratification in the November election.
Resolution Waiving Competitive Bidding for the Lease/Purchase of Two (2) Vehicles for the South Windsor Police Department (Councilor Delnicki) WHEREAS, the approved 2020/2021 budget included the leasing of two (2) vehicles for the Police Department; and WHEREAS, the Police went through the normal RFP process, but only received one response for a lease buyout for Dodge vehicles; and WHEREAS, the Police Department wishes to stay with a Ford based vehicle per the recommendation of the Town's Fleet Manager and because Ford has offered a lease/purchase NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby waives competitive bidding for the lease/purchase of two (2) Ford Explorers; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council authorizes Town Manager Michael Maniscalco to sign an agreement and any necessary documents on behalf of the Town of South Windsor to secure the lease/purchase of two (2) vehicles for the South Windsor Police Department.
Resolution Approving the Transfer of $2,000 from the Contingency Account to the South Windsor Mini-Grant Professional Account (Councilor Evans) BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby approves the transfer of $2,000 from the Contingency Account to the South Windsor Mini-Grant Professional Account to cover costs associated with the Citizens Matching Mini-Grant program.
Resolution Approving a "South Windsor Citizen Matching Mini-Grant Program" Donation Request from the Wood Memorial Library Association (Deputy Mayor Pendleton) WHEREAS, the South Windsor Town Council created a "South Windsor Citizen Matching Mini-Grant Program" on June 20, 2005; and (Continued) WHEREAS, Mrs. Jessica Glass, who is the President of the Wood Memorial Library Association has submitted a proper application for matching funds in the amount of $5,000 and Kathy Kerrigan, who is the Secretary of the Board of the Wood Memorial Library and Fundraising Chair, is in the process of raising funds to replace the antiquated and malfunctioning security and fire systems at the Wood Memorial Library & Museum; and WHEREAS, the total cost for this project is $9,235, and the amount raised to date by the Wood Memorial Library Association is $5,000; and WHEREAS, Town Manager Michael Maniscalco and Town Attorney Kari Olsen have reviewed and approved this project and application and has determined that it meets the criteria of the "South Windsor Citizen Matching Mini-Grant Program" NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby authorizes Town Manager Michael Maniscalco to issue $5,000 of matching funds to the Wood Memorial Library Association from the "South Windsor Citizen Matching Mini-Grant Program" to help fund this project.
Resolution Setting a Virtual Public Hearing to Receive Citizen Input on a Proposal to Quit Claim a Utility Parcel at 240 Ellington Road to Scannell Properties (Councilor Snvder) BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby sets Monday, July 27, 2020, at 7:15 p.m., as the time to hold a Virtual Public Hearing to receive citizen input on a proposal to quit claim a utility parcel at 240 Ellington Road to Scannell Properties for economic development purposes.
Discussion Item: Painting of any Symbols or Slogans on Town Property (requested by Councilor Snyder, Councilor Delnicki, and Town Manager Michael Maniscalco
Executive Session (Part 2 of 2) & Item 18
17. Executive Session A. To discuss pending claims and litigation (460 Miller Road). B. To discuss the possible purchase of real estate for the Town pursuant to Connecticut General Statutes §1-210 (b) (7) (124 and 150 Chapel Road. C. To discuss the possible purchase of real estate for the Town pursuant to Connecticut General Statutes §1-210 (b) (7) (Desmond Duck Pond). D. To discuss the possible purchase of real estate for the Town pursuant to Connecticut General Statutes §1-210 (b) (7) (137 Pheasant Way). E. To discuss personnel issues (Annual Evaluations of Michael Maniscaico, Town Manager and Deborah Reid, Clerk of the Council). 18. Adjournment
Jul 20, 2020 Council Meetings
1. Call Meeting to Order 2. Pledge of Allegiance 3. Roll Call
Mayor's Remarks
Adoption of Agenda (Councilor Hockenberrv)
Communications and Reports from Town Manager
Executive Session (Part 1 of 2)
A. To discuss pending claims and litigation (460 Miller Road). B. To discuss the possible purchase of real estate for the Town pursuant to Connecticut General Statutes §1-210 (b) (7) (124 and 150 Chapel Road. C. To discuss the possible purchase of real estate for the Town pursuant to Connecticut General Statutes §1-210 (b) (7) (Desmond Duck Pond). D. To discuss the possible purchase of real estate for the Town pursuant to Connecticut General Statutes §1-210 (b) (7) (137 Pheasant Way). E. To discuss personnel issues (Annual Evaluations of Michael Maniscaico, Town Manager and Deborah Reid, Clerk of the Council).
Public Input The public is welcome to email comments to TownCouncilComments(a)southwindsor-ct.gov. Town Council members will not respond to any public comments/questions.
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: Virtual Public Hearing Minutes of July 6, 2020; and Virtual Regular Meeting Minutes of July 6, 2020. (Councilor Maneelev) BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby approves the Minutes of the following Town Council Meeting: Virtual Special Meeting Minutes of July 13, 2020.
Communications from Liaisons, Officers, and Boards Directly Responsible to Council (Communications can be emailed to TownCouncilComments(a)southwindsor-ct.gov)
Reports from Committees (Committee Reports can be emailed to TownCouncilComments@southwindsor-ct.gov) A. Report on the Black Lives Matter Social Justice Sub-Committee Meeting.
Unfinished Business A. Discussion Item: Tax Abatement for 240 Ellington Road (requested by Town Manager Michael Maniscalco)
Presentation: Park & Recreation Master Plan (requested by Deputy Mayor Pendleton and Councilor Evans) (Park & Recreation Commission to be present)
Discussion Item: Public response regarding the Public Hearing, which began on July 6, 2020, at 8:00 p.m. and closed on July 9, 2020, at 4:30 p.m. regarding the Use of Absentee Ballots for the General Election in November 2020 (requested by Mayor Paterna)
Resolution Supporting the Use of Absentee Ballots for the General Election in November 2020 (Councilor Lopez) WHEREAS, there is a currently a global pandemic of Coronavirus (COVID-19), and, COVID-19 is spread from person-to-person through contact with a person, surface or object that has the virus on it; and WHEREAS, COVID-19 can be particularly severe for older adults and people of any age who have serious underlying medical conditions, and, there are currently no effective vaccines or treatments available to the public for COVID-19; and WHEREAS, in-person voting carries a greater risk of spreading disease than voting via absentee ballot, and, no person should be required to risk their health in order to exercise their right to vote and; WHEREAS, absentee voting offers a proven method of secure voting that reduces the risk of transmission of COVID-19 by allowing individuals to vote by mail and by reducing the density of in-person voting at polling places; and WHEREAS, Governor Lamont issued Executive Order No. 7QQ, which allows any eligible elector to vote by absentee ballot for the August 11, 2020, primary election if an individual is unable to appear at his or her polling place during the hours of voting due to serious concerns about COVID-19; and WHEREAS, it is important that this change in the definition of reasons for using absentee ballots due to the risk posed by the Coronavirus (COVID-19) also be applied to the General Election in November 2020; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby sends a letter to Governor Lamont in support of expanding the use of Absentee Ballots in the November 2020 General Election and calls on the Governor and General Assembly to adopt the changes to absentee voting procedures made by Governor Lamont in Executive Order No. 7QQ for the November General Election and appropriate funds to municipalities to defray the increased cost of holding elections during the pandemic; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Town Council calls on the General Assembly to (1) convene in special session for the purpose of adopting a joint resolution to amend the State Constitution to permanently allow any elector to vote by absentee ballot for any reason and (2) submit such joint resolution to the popular vote for ratification in the November election.
Resolution Waiving Competitive Bidding for the Lease/Purchase of Two (2) Vehicles for the South Windsor Police Department (Councilor Delnicki) WHEREAS, the approved 2020/2021 budget included the leasing of two (2) vehicles for the Police Department; and WHEREAS, the Police went through the normal RFP process, but only received one response for a lease buyout for Dodge vehicles; and WHEREAS, the Police Department wishes to stay with a Ford based vehicle per the recommendation of the Town's Fleet Manager and because Ford has offered a lease/purchase NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby waives competitive bidding for the lease/purchase of two (2) Ford Explorers; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council authorizes Town Manager Michael Maniscalco to sign an agreement and any necessary documents on behalf of the Town of South Windsor to secure the lease/purchase of two (2) vehicles for the South Windsor Police Department.
Resolution Approving the Transfer of $2,000 from the Contingency Account to the South Windsor Mini-Grant Professional Account (Councilor Evans) BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby approves the transfer of $2,000 from the Contingency Account to the South Windsor Mini-Grant Professional Account to cover costs associated with the Citizens Matching Mini-Grant program.
Resolution Approving a "South Windsor Citizen Matching Mini-Grant Program" Donation Request from the Wood Memorial Library Association (Deputy Mayor Pendleton) WHEREAS, the South Windsor Town Council created a "South Windsor Citizen Matching Mini-Grant Program" on June 20, 2005; and (Continued) WHEREAS, Mrs. Jessica Glass, who is the President of the Wood Memorial Library Association has submitted a proper application for matching funds in the amount of $5,000 and Kathy Kerrigan, who is the Secretary of the Board of the Wood Memorial Library and Fundraising Chair, is in the process of raising funds to replace the antiquated and malfunctioning security and fire systems at the Wood Memorial Library & Museum; and WHEREAS, the total cost for this project is $9,235, and the amount raised to date by the Wood Memorial Library Association is $5,000; and WHEREAS, Town Manager Michael Maniscalco and Town Attorney Kari Olsen have reviewed and approved this project and application and has determined that it meets the criteria of the "South Windsor Citizen Matching Mini-Grant Program" NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby authorizes Town Manager Michael Maniscalco to issue $5,000 of matching funds to the Wood Memorial Library Association from the "South Windsor Citizen Matching Mini-Grant Program" to help fund this project.
Resolution Setting a Virtual Public Hearing to Receive Citizen Input on a Proposal to Quit Claim a Utility Parcel at 240 Ellington Road to Scannell Properties (Councilor Snvder) BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby sets Monday, July 27, 2020, at 7:15 p.m., as the time to hold a Virtual Public Hearing to receive citizen input on a proposal to quit claim a utility parcel at 240 Ellington Road to Scannell Properties for economic development purposes.
Discussion Item: Painting of any Symbols or Slogans on Town Property (requested by Councilor Snyder, Councilor Delnicki, and Town Manager Michael Maniscalco
Executive Session (Part 2 of 2) & Item 18
17. Executive Session A. To discuss pending claims and litigation (460 Miller Road). B. To discuss the possible purchase of real estate for the Town pursuant to Connecticut General Statutes §1-210 (b) (7) (124 and 150 Chapel Road. C. To discuss the possible purchase of real estate for the Town pursuant to Connecticut General Statutes §1-210 (b) (7) (Desmond Duck Pond). D. To discuss the possible purchase of real estate for the Town pursuant to Connecticut General Statutes §1-210 (b) (7) (137 Pheasant Way). E. To discuss personnel issues (Annual Evaluations of Michael Maniscaico, Town Manager and Deborah Reid, Clerk of the Council). 18. Adjournment