1. Call Meeting to Order 2. Pledge of Allegiance 3. Roll Call
Mayor's Remarks
Adoption of Agenda (Councilor Evans)
Communications and Reports from Town Manager
Public Input The public is welcome to email comments to TownCouncilComments(5>southwindsor-ct.gov. Town Council members will not respond to any public comments/questions.
Adoption of Minutes of Previous Meetings (Councilor Delnicki) BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby approves the Minutes of the following Town Council Meetings: Public Hearing Minutes of January 4, 2021; and Regular Meeting Minutes of January 4, 2021. BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby approves the minutes of the following Town Council Meeting: Regular Meeting Minutes of January 19, 2021.
Communications from Liaisons, Officers, and Boards Directly Responsible to Council (Communications can be emailed to TownCouncilCommentsCa)southwindsor-ct.gov)
Reports from Committees (Committee Reports 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.] (Deputy Mayor Pendleton) Motion to Approve Agenda Items 11 .a.A. as a First Reading on the Consent Agenda a. First Reading A. Resolution Appointing Elizabeth Burgess (D) a Full Member to the Historic District 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 appoints Elizabeth Burgess (D) a full member to the Historic District Commission for a term ending November 30, 2025, to fill the expired term of Louise Evans (R) and postpones consideration of this motion until the Town Council's next regularly scheduled meeting.
Resolution Overriding the Unfavorable 8-24 Recommendation by the Planning & Zoning Commission for the Acquisition of 1645 Ellington Road (Councilor Snvder) WHERAS, on December 7, 2020, the Town Council, in accordance with the Connecticut General Statutes, Section 8-24, referred to the South Windsor Planning & Zoning Commission a referral regarding the purchase of property located at 1645 Ellington Road consisting of approximately 8.35 acres and a 31,170 square foot building in the amount of $3,925,000 for the housing of Town offices, vital records, and to conduct Town business; and WHEREAS, the Planning and Zoning Commission discused this referral at their regular meetings of January 9, 2021, and January 26, 2021; and WHEREAS, the Planning & Zoning Commission voted on January 26, 2021 to forward an unfavorable report for this project and have transmitted this report with their reasons to the Town Council; and WHEREAS, the Connecticut General Statutes 8-24 requires that a proposal disapproved by the Planning & Zoning Commission be approved by the Town Council; and WHEREAS, before the Town Council can take final action approving an appropriation for the proposal and method of financing of such appropriation, a 2/3rd majority vote for approval of the project is required by the Town Council NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby approves the proposed project to be send to referendum for a vote
Discussion Item: Nevers Sports Facility (requested by Deputy Mayor Pendleton) (Town Manager Michael Maniscalco to present)
Resolution Appropriating $5,475,000 for the Acquisition, Renovation, Improvement, Equipping, and Furnishing of 1645 Ellington Road and Authorizing the Issuance of $5,475,000 Bonds of the Town to Meet Said Appropriation and Pending the Issuance Thereof the Making of Temporary Borrowings for Such Purpose; and more fully described on attached Exhibit A. (Councilor Hockenberrv)
Resolution Approving Ballot Question for Referendum of Town Electors (Councilor Lvdecker) BE IT RESOLVED that the Resolution entitled "Resolution Appropriating $5,475,000 for the Acquisition, Renovation, Improvement, Equipping, and Furnishing of 1645 Ellington Road and Authorizing the Issuance of $5,475,000 Bonds of the Town to Meet Said Appropriation and Pending the Issuance Thereof the Making of Temporary Borrowings for Such Purpose"; heretofore at this meeting adopted, be submitted to the Town electors for approval or disapproval at a referendum to be held March 16, 2021, and that the warning of said referendum state the question to be voted upon as follows: "Shall the resolution entitled "Resolution Appropriating $5,475,000 for the Acquisition, Renovation, Improvement, Equipping, and Furnishing of 1645 Ellington Road and Authorizing the Issuance of $5,475,000 Bonds of the Town to Meet Said Appropriation and Pending the Issuance Thereof the Making of Temporary Borrowings for Such Purpose," adopted by the Town Council on , 2021, be approved? The ballot label for said question will read as follows: "Shall the resolution approving an appropriation and bond authorization in the amount of $5,475,000 for the acquisition, renovation, improvement, equipping, and furnishing of 1645 Ellington Road be approved? YES NO"
Resolution Appropriating $10,000,000 for the Planning, Design, Acquisition, Renovations, Equipping, and Furnishing of the Town Hall and Authorizing the Issuance of $10,000,000 Bonds of the Town to Meet Said Appropriation and Pending the Issuance Thereof the Making of Temporary Borrowings for Such Purpose; and more fully described on attached Exhibit B. (Councilor Lopez)
Resolution Approving Ballot Question for Referendum of Town Electors (Councilor Evans) BE IT RESOLVED that the Resolution entitled "Resolution Appropriating $10,000,000 for the Planning, Design, Acquisition, Renovation, Equipping, and Furnishing of the Town Hall and Authorizing the Issuance of $10,000,000 Bonds of the Town to Meet Said Appropriation and Pending the Issuance Thereof the Making of Temporary Borrowings for Such Purpose"; heretofore at this meeting adopted, be submitted to the Town electors for approval or disapproval at a referendum to be held March 16, 2021, and that the warning of said referendum state the question to be voted upon as follows: "Shall the resolution entitled "Resolution Appropriating $10,000,000 for the Planning, Design, Acquisition, Renovation, Equipping, and Furnishing of the Town Hall and Authorizing the Issuance of $10,000,000 Bonds of the Town to Meet Said Appropriation and Pending the Issuance Thereof the Making of Temporary Borrowings for Such Purpose", adopted by the Town Council on , 2021, be approved? The ballot label for said question will read as follows: "Shall the resolution approving an appropriation and bond authorization in the amount of $10,000,000, for the planning, design, acquisition, renovation, equipping, and furnishing of the Town Hall be approved? YES NO"
Resolution Appropriating $6,500,000 for the Planning, Design, Acquisition, Construction, Equipping, and Furnishing of the Nevers Park Sports Facility and Authorizing the Issuance of $6,500,000 Bonds of the Town to Meet Said Appropriation and Pending the Issuance Thereof the Making of Temporary Borrowings for Such Purpose; and more fully described on attached Exhibit C. (Councilor Maneeley)
Resolution Approving Ballot Question for Referendum of Town Electors (Councilor Delnicki) BE IT RESOLVED that the Resolution entitled "Resolution Appropriating $6,500,000 for the Planning, Design, Acquisition, Construction, Equipping, and Furnishing of the Nevers Park Sports Facility and Authorizing the Issuance of $6,500,000 Bonds of the Town to Meet Said Appropriation and Pending the Issuance Thereof the Making of Temporary Borrowings for Such Purpose"; heretofore at this meeting adopted, be submitted to the Town electors for approval or disapproval at a referendum to be held March 16, 2021, and that the warning of said referendum state the question to be voted upon as follows: "Shall the resolution entitled "Resolution Appropriating $6,500,000 for the Planning, Design, Acquisition, Construction, Equipping, and Furnishing of the Nevers Park Sports Facility and Authorizing the Issuance of $6,500,000 Bonds of the Town to Meet Said Appropriation and Pending the Issuance Thereof the Making of Temporary Borrowings for Such Purpose", adopted by the Town Council on , 2021, be approved? The ballot label for said question will read as follows: "Shall the resolution approving an appropriation and bond authorization in the amount of $6,500,000, for the planning, design, acquisition, construction, equipping, and furnishing of the Nevers Park Sports Facility be approved? YES NO"
Resolution Appropriating $9,340,000 for Roof Replacements and Road Repairs and Authorizing the Issuance of $9,340,000 Bonds of the Town to Meet Said Appropriation and Pending the Issuance Thereof the Making of Temporary Borrowings for Such Purpose; and more fully described on attached Exhibit D. (Councilor Snvder)
Resolution Approving Ballot Question for Referendum of Town Electors (Deputy Mayor Pendleton) BE IT RESOLVED that the Resolution entitled "Resolution Appropriating $9,340,000 for Roof Replacements and Road Repairs and Authorizing the Issuance of $9,340,000 Bonds of the Town to Meet Said Appropriation and Pending the Issuance Thereof the Making of Temporary Borrowings for Such Purpose"; heretofore at this meeting adopted, be submitted to the Town electors for approval or disapproval at a referendum to be held March 16, 2021, and that the warning of said referendum state the question to be voted upon as follows: "Shall the resolution entitled "Resolution Appropriating $9,340,000 for Roof Replacements and Road Repairs and Authorizing the Issuance of $9,340,000 Bonds of the Town to Meet Said Appropriation and Pending the Issuance Thereof the Making of Temporary Borrowings for Such Purpose," adopted by the Town Council on , 2021, be approved?" The ballot label for said question will read as follows: "Shall the resolution approving an appropriation and bond authorization in the amount of $9,340,000, for roof replacements and road repairs be approved? YES NO"
Resolution Appropriating $500,000 for the Planning, Design, Acquisition, Construction, Equipping, and Furnishing for an Expansion to the Women's Locker Room at the Police Department and Authorizing the Issuance of $500,000 Bonds of the Town to Meet Said Appropriation and Pending the Issuance Thereof the Making of Temporary Borrowings for Such Purpose; and more fully described on attached Exhibit E. (Councilor Hockenberrv)
Resolution Approving Ballot Question for Referendum of Town Electors (Councilor Maneelev) BE IT RESOLVED that the Resolution entitled "Resolution Appropriating $500,000 for the Planning, Design, Acquisition, Construction, Equipping, and Furnishing for an expansion to the Women's Locker Room at the Police Department and Authorizing the Issuance of $500,000 Bonds of the Town to Meet Said Appropriation and Pending the Issuance Thereof the Making of Temporary Borrowings for Such Purpose"; heretofore at this meeting adopted, be submitted to the Town electors for approval or disapproval at a referendum to be held March 16, 2021, and that the warning of said referendum state the question to be voted upon as follows: "Shall the resolution entitled "Resolution Appropriating $500,000 for the Planning, Design, Acquisition, Construction, Equipping, and Furnishing for an expansion to the Women's Locker Room at the Police Department and Authorizing the Issuance of $500,000 Bonds of the Town to Meet Said Appropriation and Pending the Issuance Thereof the Making of Temporary Borrowings for Such Purpose", adopted by the Town Council on , 2021, be approved? The ballot label for said question will read as follows: "Shall the resolution approving an appropriation and bond authorization in the amount of $500,000, for the planning, design, acquisition, construction, equipping, and furnishing for an expansion to the women's locker room at the Police Department be approved? YES NO"
Resolution Requesting the Town Council to Approve a Referendum Date of March 16,2021 (Councilor Lopez) WHEREAS, Town Manager Michael Maniscaico presented to the Council projects and a project budget for a referendum to be held at the Town Council meeting held on January 4, 2021; and WHEREAS, the South Windsor Town Council approved the "Scope of the Referendum" for 2021 at their January 19, 2021 meeting; and WHEREAS, there will be five referendum questions consisting of the acquisition and renovation to 1645 Ellington Road in the amount of $5,475,000; renovation to the Town Hall at 1540 Sullivan Avenue in the amount of $10,000,000; Nevers Park sports facilities in the amount of 6,500,000; road reconstruction, paving, and drainage to Pleasant Valley Road and Buckland Road, Community Center roof, Public Works Facility roof, and Timothy Edwards Middle School roof in the amount of $9,340,000; and Police Department expansion of Women's Locker Room in the amount of $500,000; and WHEREAS, it is the desire of the Town Council to bring the referendum questions forward to the South Windsor Community on March 16, 2021 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Town Council approves a referendum date of March 16, 2021, polls will be open from 6:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. and electors will cast their vote at the following places in the districts specified: District 1 District 2 District 3 District 4 District 5 Pleasant Valley School, 591 Ellington Road Eli Terry School, 569 Griffin Road South Windsor High School, 161 Nevers Road Philip R. Smith School, 949 Avery Street Timothy Edwards Middle School, 100 Arnold Way
Resolution Authorizing the Town Attorney to Draft Explanatory Text (Councilor Lvdecker) BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby authorizes the Town Attorney to draft Explanatory Text pursuant to C.G.S. Sec. 9-369b(a) for the upcoming referendum being held on March 16, 20-21 regarding the appropriation of $5,475,000 for the acquisition, renovation, improvement, equipping, and furnishing of 1645 Ellington Road; appropriation of $10,000,000 or the planning, design, acquisition, renovation, equipping, and furnishing of the Town Hall; appropriation $6,500,000 for the planning, design, acquisition, construction, equipping, and furnishing of the Nevers Park Sports Facility; appropriation of $9,340,000 for roof replacements and road repairs; and appropriation $500,000 for the planning, design, acquisition, construction, equipping, and furnishing of a women's locker room.
Resolution Approving an Annual Salary Increase for the Registrars of Voters (Councilor Snvder) WHEREAS, the Registrar(s) of Voters rate of compensation is, by State Statute, to be paid by the municipality NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby stipulates that the compensation for the Registrar(s) of Voters shall be increased by 2% effective January 1, 2021 to June 30, 2021; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that effective July 1, 2021, the Registrar(s) of Voters shall receive an annual salary increase every July 1 based upon the salary increase approved by the Town Council in the yearly budget.
Resolution Approving a Refund of Taxes to Twenty-One (21) South Windsor Taxpayers (Councilor Delnicki) BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby approves a refund of property taxes to twenty-one (21) South Windsor Taxpayers, the total of said refunds being $19,824.97 and as more fully described on attached Exhibit F.
Discussion Item: Budget Policy Statement (requested by Mayor Paterna)
Resolution Designating January 6 of Each Year as South Windsor United Democracy Day (Councilor Evans) WHEREAS, the South Windsor Town Council wants to recognize our community's support for democracy throughout South Windsor; and WHEREAS, democracy is the cornerstone of our laws for all communities around the country, and it is our democracy that unites us as a nation; and WHEREAS, the Town of South Windsor and its leaders are committed to guiding, fostering, and demonstrating peaceful and respectful communications among each other and in keeping the ideals of our country alive within our community; and WHEREAS, it is this partnership with all of our citizens that keep the ideals of our country and our community alive NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby designates an annual South Windsor United Democracy Day to be held each year on January 6.
Discussion Item: The Naming of Town Hall After an Individual Person (requested by Councilor Evans, Councilor Maneeley, and Councilor Lopez)
T. Resolution Regarding the Naming of Public Land and Buildings (Councilor Maneeley) WHEREAS, over the more than one hundred seventy-five year history of the Town of South Windsor, there have been hundreds of well deserving Selectmen, Town Councilors, Board Members, Commissioners, public employees and community volunteers who are worthy of recognition for significant contributions to the community; and WHEREAS, the South Windsor Town Council formed a Naming of Public Lands and Buildings Sub-Committee to recognize exceptional cases of public service to the community but not to overtly politicize lands, parks, or buildings; and WHEREAS, it is understood not every building, land, park, or open space should be named in honor of an individual NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the south Windsor Town Council hereby places a moratorium on the naming of public lands and buildings until such time as the Naming of Public Lands and Buildings Sub-Committee presents their selection in accordance with established policy; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council shall not consider naming the South Windsor Town Hall, for any person now or in the future, as it shall be a center of unified community activity and municipal governance held harmless from a political individual or group. 18. Adjournment
Feb 01, 2021 Council Meetings
1. Call Meeting to Order 2. Pledge of Allegiance 3. Roll Call
Mayor's Remarks
Adoption of Agenda (Councilor Evans)
Communications and Reports from Town Manager
Public Input The public is welcome to email comments to TownCouncilComments(5>southwindsor-ct.gov. Town Council members will not respond to any public comments/questions.
Adoption of Minutes of Previous Meetings (Councilor Delnicki) BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby approves the Minutes of the following Town Council Meetings: Public Hearing Minutes of January 4, 2021; and Regular Meeting Minutes of January 4, 2021. BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby approves the minutes of the following Town Council Meeting: Regular Meeting Minutes of January 19, 2021.
Communications from Liaisons, Officers, and Boards Directly Responsible to Council (Communications can be emailed to TownCouncilCommentsCa)southwindsor-ct.gov)
Reports from Committees (Committee Reports 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.] (Deputy Mayor Pendleton) Motion to Approve Agenda Items 11 .a.A. as a First Reading on the Consent Agenda a. First Reading A. Resolution Appointing Elizabeth Burgess (D) a Full Member to the Historic District 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 appoints Elizabeth Burgess (D) a full member to the Historic District Commission for a term ending November 30, 2025, to fill the expired term of Louise Evans (R) and postpones consideration of this motion until the Town Council's next regularly scheduled meeting.
Resolution Overriding the Unfavorable 8-24 Recommendation by the Planning & Zoning Commission for the Acquisition of 1645 Ellington Road (Councilor Snvder) WHERAS, on December 7, 2020, the Town Council, in accordance with the Connecticut General Statutes, Section 8-24, referred to the South Windsor Planning & Zoning Commission a referral regarding the purchase of property located at 1645 Ellington Road consisting of approximately 8.35 acres and a 31,170 square foot building in the amount of $3,925,000 for the housing of Town offices, vital records, and to conduct Town business; and WHEREAS, the Planning and Zoning Commission discused this referral at their regular meetings of January 9, 2021, and January 26, 2021; and WHEREAS, the Planning & Zoning Commission voted on January 26, 2021 to forward an unfavorable report for this project and have transmitted this report with their reasons to the Town Council; and WHEREAS, the Connecticut General Statutes 8-24 requires that a proposal disapproved by the Planning & Zoning Commission be approved by the Town Council; and WHEREAS, before the Town Council can take final action approving an appropriation for the proposal and method of financing of such appropriation, a 2/3rd majority vote for approval of the project is required by the Town Council NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby approves the proposed project to be send to referendum for a vote
Discussion Item: Nevers Sports Facility (requested by Deputy Mayor Pendleton) (Town Manager Michael Maniscalco to present)
Resolution Appropriating $5,475,000 for the Acquisition, Renovation, Improvement, Equipping, and Furnishing of 1645 Ellington Road and Authorizing the Issuance of $5,475,000 Bonds of the Town to Meet Said Appropriation and Pending the Issuance Thereof the Making of Temporary Borrowings for Such Purpose; and more fully described on attached Exhibit A. (Councilor Hockenberrv)
Resolution Approving Ballot Question for Referendum of Town Electors (Councilor Lvdecker) BE IT RESOLVED that the Resolution entitled "Resolution Appropriating $5,475,000 for the Acquisition, Renovation, Improvement, Equipping, and Furnishing of 1645 Ellington Road and Authorizing the Issuance of $5,475,000 Bonds of the Town to Meet Said Appropriation and Pending the Issuance Thereof the Making of Temporary Borrowings for Such Purpose"; heretofore at this meeting adopted, be submitted to the Town electors for approval or disapproval at a referendum to be held March 16, 2021, and that the warning of said referendum state the question to be voted upon as follows: "Shall the resolution entitled "Resolution Appropriating $5,475,000 for the Acquisition, Renovation, Improvement, Equipping, and Furnishing of 1645 Ellington Road and Authorizing the Issuance of $5,475,000 Bonds of the Town to Meet Said Appropriation and Pending the Issuance Thereof the Making of Temporary Borrowings for Such Purpose," adopted by the Town Council on , 2021, be approved? The ballot label for said question will read as follows: "Shall the resolution approving an appropriation and bond authorization in the amount of $5,475,000 for the acquisition, renovation, improvement, equipping, and furnishing of 1645 Ellington Road be approved? YES NO"
Resolution Appropriating $10,000,000 for the Planning, Design, Acquisition, Renovations, Equipping, and Furnishing of the Town Hall and Authorizing the Issuance of $10,000,000 Bonds of the Town to Meet Said Appropriation and Pending the Issuance Thereof the Making of Temporary Borrowings for Such Purpose; and more fully described on attached Exhibit B. (Councilor Lopez)
Resolution Approving Ballot Question for Referendum of Town Electors (Councilor Evans) BE IT RESOLVED that the Resolution entitled "Resolution Appropriating $10,000,000 for the Planning, Design, Acquisition, Renovation, Equipping, and Furnishing of the Town Hall and Authorizing the Issuance of $10,000,000 Bonds of the Town to Meet Said Appropriation and Pending the Issuance Thereof the Making of Temporary Borrowings for Such Purpose"; heretofore at this meeting adopted, be submitted to the Town electors for approval or disapproval at a referendum to be held March 16, 2021, and that the warning of said referendum state the question to be voted upon as follows: "Shall the resolution entitled "Resolution Appropriating $10,000,000 for the Planning, Design, Acquisition, Renovation, Equipping, and Furnishing of the Town Hall and Authorizing the Issuance of $10,000,000 Bonds of the Town to Meet Said Appropriation and Pending the Issuance Thereof the Making of Temporary Borrowings for Such Purpose", adopted by the Town Council on , 2021, be approved? The ballot label for said question will read as follows: "Shall the resolution approving an appropriation and bond authorization in the amount of $10,000,000, for the planning, design, acquisition, renovation, equipping, and furnishing of the Town Hall be approved? YES NO"
Resolution Appropriating $6,500,000 for the Planning, Design, Acquisition, Construction, Equipping, and Furnishing of the Nevers Park Sports Facility and Authorizing the Issuance of $6,500,000 Bonds of the Town to Meet Said Appropriation and Pending the Issuance Thereof the Making of Temporary Borrowings for Such Purpose; and more fully described on attached Exhibit C. (Councilor Maneeley)
Resolution Approving Ballot Question for Referendum of Town Electors (Councilor Delnicki) BE IT RESOLVED that the Resolution entitled "Resolution Appropriating $6,500,000 for the Planning, Design, Acquisition, Construction, Equipping, and Furnishing of the Nevers Park Sports Facility and Authorizing the Issuance of $6,500,000 Bonds of the Town to Meet Said Appropriation and Pending the Issuance Thereof the Making of Temporary Borrowings for Such Purpose"; heretofore at this meeting adopted, be submitted to the Town electors for approval or disapproval at a referendum to be held March 16, 2021, and that the warning of said referendum state the question to be voted upon as follows: "Shall the resolution entitled "Resolution Appropriating $6,500,000 for the Planning, Design, Acquisition, Construction, Equipping, and Furnishing of the Nevers Park Sports Facility and Authorizing the Issuance of $6,500,000 Bonds of the Town to Meet Said Appropriation and Pending the Issuance Thereof the Making of Temporary Borrowings for Such Purpose", adopted by the Town Council on , 2021, be approved? The ballot label for said question will read as follows: "Shall the resolution approving an appropriation and bond authorization in the amount of $6,500,000, for the planning, design, acquisition, construction, equipping, and furnishing of the Nevers Park Sports Facility be approved? YES NO"
Resolution Appropriating $9,340,000 for Roof Replacements and Road Repairs and Authorizing the Issuance of $9,340,000 Bonds of the Town to Meet Said Appropriation and Pending the Issuance Thereof the Making of Temporary Borrowings for Such Purpose; and more fully described on attached Exhibit D. (Councilor Snvder)
Resolution Approving Ballot Question for Referendum of Town Electors (Deputy Mayor Pendleton) BE IT RESOLVED that the Resolution entitled "Resolution Appropriating $9,340,000 for Roof Replacements and Road Repairs and Authorizing the Issuance of $9,340,000 Bonds of the Town to Meet Said Appropriation and Pending the Issuance Thereof the Making of Temporary Borrowings for Such Purpose"; heretofore at this meeting adopted, be submitted to the Town electors for approval or disapproval at a referendum to be held March 16, 2021, and that the warning of said referendum state the question to be voted upon as follows: "Shall the resolution entitled "Resolution Appropriating $9,340,000 for Roof Replacements and Road Repairs and Authorizing the Issuance of $9,340,000 Bonds of the Town to Meet Said Appropriation and Pending the Issuance Thereof the Making of Temporary Borrowings for Such Purpose," adopted by the Town Council on , 2021, be approved?" The ballot label for said question will read as follows: "Shall the resolution approving an appropriation and bond authorization in the amount of $9,340,000, for roof replacements and road repairs be approved? YES NO"
Resolution Appropriating $500,000 for the Planning, Design, Acquisition, Construction, Equipping, and Furnishing for an Expansion to the Women's Locker Room at the Police Department and Authorizing the Issuance of $500,000 Bonds of the Town to Meet Said Appropriation and Pending the Issuance Thereof the Making of Temporary Borrowings for Such Purpose; and more fully described on attached Exhibit E. (Councilor Hockenberrv)
Resolution Approving Ballot Question for Referendum of Town Electors (Councilor Maneelev) BE IT RESOLVED that the Resolution entitled "Resolution Appropriating $500,000 for the Planning, Design, Acquisition, Construction, Equipping, and Furnishing for an expansion to the Women's Locker Room at the Police Department and Authorizing the Issuance of $500,000 Bonds of the Town to Meet Said Appropriation and Pending the Issuance Thereof the Making of Temporary Borrowings for Such Purpose"; heretofore at this meeting adopted, be submitted to the Town electors for approval or disapproval at a referendum to be held March 16, 2021, and that the warning of said referendum state the question to be voted upon as follows: "Shall the resolution entitled "Resolution Appropriating $500,000 for the Planning, Design, Acquisition, Construction, Equipping, and Furnishing for an expansion to the Women's Locker Room at the Police Department and Authorizing the Issuance of $500,000 Bonds of the Town to Meet Said Appropriation and Pending the Issuance Thereof the Making of Temporary Borrowings for Such Purpose", adopted by the Town Council on , 2021, be approved? The ballot label for said question will read as follows: "Shall the resolution approving an appropriation and bond authorization in the amount of $500,000, for the planning, design, acquisition, construction, equipping, and furnishing for an expansion to the women's locker room at the Police Department be approved? YES NO"
Resolution Requesting the Town Council to Approve a Referendum Date of March 16,2021 (Councilor Lopez) WHEREAS, Town Manager Michael Maniscaico presented to the Council projects and a project budget for a referendum to be held at the Town Council meeting held on January 4, 2021; and WHEREAS, the South Windsor Town Council approved the "Scope of the Referendum" for 2021 at their January 19, 2021 meeting; and WHEREAS, there will be five referendum questions consisting of the acquisition and renovation to 1645 Ellington Road in the amount of $5,475,000; renovation to the Town Hall at 1540 Sullivan Avenue in the amount of $10,000,000; Nevers Park sports facilities in the amount of 6,500,000; road reconstruction, paving, and drainage to Pleasant Valley Road and Buckland Road, Community Center roof, Public Works Facility roof, and Timothy Edwards Middle School roof in the amount of $9,340,000; and Police Department expansion of Women's Locker Room in the amount of $500,000; and WHEREAS, it is the desire of the Town Council to bring the referendum questions forward to the South Windsor Community on March 16, 2021 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Town Council approves a referendum date of March 16, 2021, polls will be open from 6:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. and electors will cast their vote at the following places in the districts specified: District 1 District 2 District 3 District 4 District 5 Pleasant Valley School, 591 Ellington Road Eli Terry School, 569 Griffin Road South Windsor High School, 161 Nevers Road Philip R. Smith School, 949 Avery Street Timothy Edwards Middle School, 100 Arnold Way
Resolution Authorizing the Town Attorney to Draft Explanatory Text (Councilor Lvdecker) BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby authorizes the Town Attorney to draft Explanatory Text pursuant to C.G.S. Sec. 9-369b(a) for the upcoming referendum being held on March 16, 20-21 regarding the appropriation of $5,475,000 for the acquisition, renovation, improvement, equipping, and furnishing of 1645 Ellington Road; appropriation of $10,000,000 or the planning, design, acquisition, renovation, equipping, and furnishing of the Town Hall; appropriation $6,500,000 for the planning, design, acquisition, construction, equipping, and furnishing of the Nevers Park Sports Facility; appropriation of $9,340,000 for roof replacements and road repairs; and appropriation $500,000 for the planning, design, acquisition, construction, equipping, and furnishing of a women's locker room.
Resolution Approving an Annual Salary Increase for the Registrars of Voters (Councilor Snvder) WHEREAS, the Registrar(s) of Voters rate of compensation is, by State Statute, to be paid by the municipality NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby stipulates that the compensation for the Registrar(s) of Voters shall be increased by 2% effective January 1, 2021 to June 30, 2021; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that effective July 1, 2021, the Registrar(s) of Voters shall receive an annual salary increase every July 1 based upon the salary increase approved by the Town Council in the yearly budget.
Resolution Approving a Refund of Taxes to Twenty-One (21) South Windsor Taxpayers (Councilor Delnicki) BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby approves a refund of property taxes to twenty-one (21) South Windsor Taxpayers, the total of said refunds being $19,824.97 and as more fully described on attached Exhibit F.
Discussion Item: Budget Policy Statement (requested by Mayor Paterna)
Resolution Designating January 6 of Each Year as South Windsor United Democracy Day (Councilor Evans) WHEREAS, the South Windsor Town Council wants to recognize our community's support for democracy throughout South Windsor; and WHEREAS, democracy is the cornerstone of our laws for all communities around the country, and it is our democracy that unites us as a nation; and WHEREAS, the Town of South Windsor and its leaders are committed to guiding, fostering, and demonstrating peaceful and respectful communications among each other and in keeping the ideals of our country alive within our community; and WHEREAS, it is this partnership with all of our citizens that keep the ideals of our country and our community alive NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby designates an annual South Windsor United Democracy Day to be held each year on January 6.
Discussion Item: The Naming of Town Hall After an Individual Person (requested by Councilor Evans, Councilor Maneeley, and Councilor Lopez)
T. Resolution Regarding the Naming of Public Land and Buildings (Councilor Maneeley) WHEREAS, over the more than one hundred seventy-five year history of the Town of South Windsor, there have been hundreds of well deserving Selectmen, Town Councilors, Board Members, Commissioners, public employees and community volunteers who are worthy of recognition for significant contributions to the community; and WHEREAS, the South Windsor Town Council formed a Naming of Public Lands and Buildings Sub-Committee to recognize exceptional cases of public service to the community but not to overtly politicize lands, parks, or buildings; and WHEREAS, it is understood not every building, land, park, or open space should be named in honor of an individual NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the south Windsor Town Council hereby places a moratorium on the naming of public lands and buildings until such time as the Naming of Public Lands and Buildings Sub-Committee presents their selection in accordance with established policy; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council shall not consider naming the South Windsor Town Hall, for any person now or in the future, as it shall be a center of unified community activity and municipal governance held harmless from a political individual or group. 18. Adjournment