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
Public Input The public is welcome to email comments to TownCouncilComments(a)southwindsor-ct.qov. Town Council members will not
Adoption of Minutes of Previous Meetings (Councilor Snvder) BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby approves the Minutes of the following Town Council Meeting: Regular Meeting Minutes of October 5, 2020.
Communications from Liaisons, Officers, and Boards Directly Responsible to Council (Communications can be emailed to TownCouncilComments(S>southwindsor-ct.gov)
Reports from Committees (Committee Reports can be emailed to TownCouncilComments(a)southwindsor-ct.gov)
Consent Agenda [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.] a. First Reading None (Councilor Evans) Motion to Approve Agenda Item 11.b.A. as a Second Reading on the Consent Agenda b. Second Reading A. Resolution Appointing James MacPherson to the Energy Committee BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby appoints James MacPherson to the Energy Committee. c. Miscellaneous None
New Business Resolution Approving an Amendment to the 2019/2021 Job Classification and Fringe Benefit Description Plan for Non-Bargaining Unit Employees (Deputy Mayor Pendleton) BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby authorizes Town Manager Michael Maniscalco to amend the 2019/2021 "Job Classification and Fringe Benefit Description Plan for Non-Bargaining Unit Employees of the Town of South Windsor" by increasing the hours of one of the Human Service Specialist/Youth Counselor positions from 28 hours to 37.5 hours.
Discussion Item: Flag Pole Project Donation Form (Town Attorney Kari Olson to be present)
Resolution Setting a Virtual Public Hearing to Receive Citizen Input on an Appropriation of $14,200 from the Capital and Non-Recurring Expenditure Account (Councilor Lvdecker) BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby sets Monday, November 16, 2020, at 8:00 p.m. as the time for a virtual public hearing to receive citizen input on an appropriation of $14,200 from the Capital and Non-Recurring Expenditure Account to fund engineering services, bid documents, and construction inspection services for the Emergency Standby Generator Replacement at Fire Headguarters.
Resolution Accepting the Naming of Public Lands and Buildings Sub-Committee's Recommendation to Name 75 Brookfield Street (Barton Property) in Honor of John J. Mitchell (Councilor Maneelev) WHEREAS, the Naming of Public Lands and Buildings Sub-Committee met on Thursday, October 8, 2020, and discussed the naming of 75 Brookfield Street (Barton Property) in honor of John J. Mitchell; and WHEREAS, John Mitchell had served the South Windsor community in many capacities for many years, which included serving on the Town Council as a member and as Mayor; and WHEREAS, the Sub-Committee voted unanimously to recommend to the Town Council that 75 Brookfield Street be named in honor of John Mitchell NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby accepts the Naming of Public Lands and Buildings Sub-Committee recommendation to name 75 Brookfield Street after John Mitchell; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the property at 75 Brookfield Street will be called "John J. Mitchell Fairgrounds at Rye Street Park" pending agreement from the Planning & Zoning Commission and the Park & Recreation Commission.
Resolution Accepting the Naming of Public Lands and Buildings Sub-Committee's Recommendation to Name an Interior Driveway at Veterans Memorial Park in Honor of Al Larson (Councilor Lopez) WHEREAS, the Naming of Public Lands and Buildings Sub-Committee met on Thursday, October 8, 2020, and discussed the naming of an interior driveway at Veterans Memorial Park in honor of Al Larson; and WHEREAS, Al Larson has served the South Windsor community in many capacities for many years, including serving on the Park and Recreation Commission as a member and as the Chairperson, as well as being a strong advocate of aquatics; and WHEREAS, the Sub-Committee voted unanimously to recommend to the Town Council that an interior driveway at Veterans Memorial Park be named in honor of Al Larson NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby accepts the Naming of Public Lands and Buildings Sub-Committee recommendation to name the interior driveway which connects the lower parking lot to the upper parking lot at Veterans Memorial Park after Al Larson; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the interior driveway will be called "Al Larson Lane."
Resolution of the South Windsor Town Council Transferring Assessor's Duties and Responsibilities Regarding Renter's Rebate Program for Elderly and Disabled Taxpayers (Councilor Delnicki) WHEREAS, the Town of South Windsor (the "Town") is a municipality that participates in the Renter's Rebate Program (the "Rebate Program") for rent and utility payment reimbursement designed for elderly and totally disabled renters who meet certain income requirements, as set forth within Connecticut General Statutes §12-170detseq.;WHEREAS, Connecticut General Statutes § 12-170T permits the Town, upon approval of its legislative body, to provide that the duties and responsibilities of the assessor (the "Assessor") as required under Connecticut General Statutes § 12-170f and § 12-170g, can be transferred to the officer in the Town having responsibility for the administration of social services or to the coordinator or agent for the elderly in the Town; WHEREAS, the office in the Town that is responsible for the administration of social services and that is the coordinator or agent for the elderly is the South Windsor Department of Human Services (the "Department"); and WHEREAS, the Town's legislative body, the South Windsor Town Council (the "Council"), on behalf of the Town, collectively wishes to transfer the Assessor's duties with respect to the Rebate Program to the Department NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that all of the Assessor's duties and responsibilities with respect to the Program, as set forth in Connecticut General Statutes § 12-170T and § 12-170g, are hereby officially transferred to the Department, which hereinafter shall fulfill all of said duties and responsibilities as set forth in said statutes and all related statutes regarding the Rebate Program; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that nothing in this Resolution shall affect the validity or enforceability of any actions taken by the Assessor, the Department, and/or its duly authorized agent(s) with respect to the Rebate Program to date.
Discussion Item: State Bond Commission Grant Funding for the HVAC System at Wood Memorial Library & Museum (requested by Mayor Paterna)
Public Input The public is welcome to email comments to TownCouncilComments@southwindsor-ct.gov. Town Council members will not respond to any public comments/questions.
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) (1645 Ellington Road). C. To discuss the possible purchase of real estate for the Town pursuant to Connecticut General Statutes §1-210 (b) (7) (124 Brookfield Street). 18. Adjournment
Oct 19, 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
Public Input The public is welcome to email comments to TownCouncilComments(a)southwindsor-ct.qov. Town Council members will not
Adoption of Minutes of Previous Meetings (Councilor Snvder) BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby approves the Minutes of the following Town Council Meeting: Regular Meeting Minutes of October 5, 2020.
Communications from Liaisons, Officers, and Boards Directly Responsible to Council (Communications can be emailed to TownCouncilComments(S>southwindsor-ct.gov)
Reports from Committees (Committee Reports can be emailed to TownCouncilComments(a)southwindsor-ct.gov)
Consent Agenda [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.] a. First Reading None (Councilor Evans) Motion to Approve Agenda Item 11.b.A. as a Second Reading on the Consent Agenda b. Second Reading A. Resolution Appointing James MacPherson to the Energy Committee BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby appoints James MacPherson to the Energy Committee. c. Miscellaneous None
New Business Resolution Approving an Amendment to the 2019/2021 Job Classification and Fringe Benefit Description Plan for Non-Bargaining Unit Employees (Deputy Mayor Pendleton) BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby authorizes Town Manager Michael Maniscalco to amend the 2019/2021 "Job Classification and Fringe Benefit Description Plan for Non-Bargaining Unit Employees of the Town of South Windsor" by increasing the hours of one of the Human Service Specialist/Youth Counselor positions from 28 hours to 37.5 hours.
Discussion Item: Flag Pole Project Donation Form (Town Attorney Kari Olson to be present)
Resolution Setting a Virtual Public Hearing to Receive Citizen Input on an Appropriation of $14,200 from the Capital and Non-Recurring Expenditure Account (Councilor Lvdecker) BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby sets Monday, November 16, 2020, at 8:00 p.m. as the time for a virtual public hearing to receive citizen input on an appropriation of $14,200 from the Capital and Non-Recurring Expenditure Account to fund engineering services, bid documents, and construction inspection services for the Emergency Standby Generator Replacement at Fire Headguarters.
Resolution Accepting the Naming of Public Lands and Buildings Sub-Committee's Recommendation to Name 75 Brookfield Street (Barton Property) in Honor of John J. Mitchell (Councilor Maneelev) WHEREAS, the Naming of Public Lands and Buildings Sub-Committee met on Thursday, October 8, 2020, and discussed the naming of 75 Brookfield Street (Barton Property) in honor of John J. Mitchell; and WHEREAS, John Mitchell had served the South Windsor community in many capacities for many years, which included serving on the Town Council as a member and as Mayor; and WHEREAS, the Sub-Committee voted unanimously to recommend to the Town Council that 75 Brookfield Street be named in honor of John Mitchell NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby accepts the Naming of Public Lands and Buildings Sub-Committee recommendation to name 75 Brookfield Street after John Mitchell; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the property at 75 Brookfield Street will be called "John J. Mitchell Fairgrounds at Rye Street Park" pending agreement from the Planning & Zoning Commission and the Park & Recreation Commission.
Resolution Accepting the Naming of Public Lands and Buildings Sub-Committee's Recommendation to Name an Interior Driveway at Veterans Memorial Park in Honor of Al Larson (Councilor Lopez) WHEREAS, the Naming of Public Lands and Buildings Sub-Committee met on Thursday, October 8, 2020, and discussed the naming of an interior driveway at Veterans Memorial Park in honor of Al Larson; and WHEREAS, Al Larson has served the South Windsor community in many capacities for many years, including serving on the Park and Recreation Commission as a member and as the Chairperson, as well as being a strong advocate of aquatics; and WHEREAS, the Sub-Committee voted unanimously to recommend to the Town Council that an interior driveway at Veterans Memorial Park be named in honor of Al Larson NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby accepts the Naming of Public Lands and Buildings Sub-Committee recommendation to name the interior driveway which connects the lower parking lot to the upper parking lot at Veterans Memorial Park after Al Larson; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the interior driveway will be called "Al Larson Lane."
Resolution of the South Windsor Town Council Transferring Assessor's Duties and Responsibilities Regarding Renter's Rebate Program for Elderly and Disabled Taxpayers (Councilor Delnicki) WHEREAS, the Town of South Windsor (the "Town") is a municipality that participates in the Renter's Rebate Program (the "Rebate Program") for rent and utility payment reimbursement designed for elderly and totally disabled renters who meet certain income requirements, as set forth within Connecticut General Statutes §12-170detseq.;WHEREAS, Connecticut General Statutes § 12-170T permits the Town, upon approval of its legislative body, to provide that the duties and responsibilities of the assessor (the "Assessor") as required under Connecticut General Statutes § 12-170f and § 12-170g, can be transferred to the officer in the Town having responsibility for the administration of social services or to the coordinator or agent for the elderly in the Town; WHEREAS, the office in the Town that is responsible for the administration of social services and that is the coordinator or agent for the elderly is the South Windsor Department of Human Services (the "Department"); and WHEREAS, the Town's legislative body, the South Windsor Town Council (the "Council"), on behalf of the Town, collectively wishes to transfer the Assessor's duties with respect to the Rebate Program to the Department NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that all of the Assessor's duties and responsibilities with respect to the Program, as set forth in Connecticut General Statutes § 12-170T and § 12-170g, are hereby officially transferred to the Department, which hereinafter shall fulfill all of said duties and responsibilities as set forth in said statutes and all related statutes regarding the Rebate Program; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that nothing in this Resolution shall affect the validity or enforceability of any actions taken by the Assessor, the Department, and/or its duly authorized agent(s) with respect to the Rebate Program to date.
Discussion Item: State Bond Commission Grant Funding for the HVAC System at Wood Memorial Library & Museum (requested by Mayor Paterna)
Public Input The public is welcome to email comments to TownCouncilComments@southwindsor-ct.gov. Town Council members will not respond to any public comments/questions.
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) (1645 Ellington Road). C. To discuss the possible purchase of real estate for the Town pursuant to Connecticut General Statutes §1-210 (b) (7) (124 Brookfield Street). 18. Adjournment