1. Call Meeting to Order 2. Pledge of Allegiance 3. Roll Call
Additional Item
Mayor's Remarks
Adoption of Agenda (Councilor Hockenberrv)
Unfinished Business Resolution Appointing Philip Koboski (R) to the South Windsor Town Council (Councilor Maneeley) BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby appoints Philip Koboski (R) to the South Windsor Town Council for a term ending November 8, 2021, to fill the unexpired term of Audrey Delnicki.
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.
Resolution Approving Offer of a Tax Assessment Agreement with Barry Equipment (Councilor Lopez) WHEREAS, a Request for Tax Abatement has been received from Barry Equipment for property located at 1608 John Fitch Boulevard, South Windsor, CT; and WHEREAS, the Town of South Windsor's Tax Partnership Program established pursuant to Connecticut General Statutes Section 12-65b, is intended to encourage the development and expansion of quality businesses in Town through tax and other economic incentives and is designed to retain and attract businesses that will generate substantial additional tax revenues and employment opportunities for the Town while providing quality goods and services; and WHEREAS, at the Economic Development Commission meeting held on January 27, 2021, the Commission reviewed and recommended that a tax assessment agreement be offered to Barry Equipment; and WHEREAS, the Town Manager recommends, pursuant to said program, that a tax assessment agreement be offered to Barry Equipment as an incentive to invest an estimated $750,000 in total costs for a 5,000 square foot expansion of an existing building in South Windsor (the land and building improvements collectively referred to as the "Real Property") NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council is pleased to offer a tax assessment agreement between the Town and Barry Equipment reducing the amount of the estimated real property assessment by 60% for the first year; 50% for the second year; and 40% for the third year with an estimated tax benefit reduction of approximately $30,000 total over the three (3) years, commencing with the Grand List following the date the Certificate of Occupancy is issued for the Real Property; provided, however, that if such assessment is changed by any future Town revaluation, the new assessed value of the Real Property shall be reduced by the percentage applicable to the year within the three (3) year period such assessment is changed; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council's offer to Barry Equipment is conditioned upon Barry Equipment (1) meeting the estimated $750,000 construction cost figure and agreeing to the estimated assessment figure; and (2) continuing to pay the real estate taxes on the facility for a minimum of ten (10) years from the date the Certificate of Occupancy is issued; if Barry Equipment fails to meet either of these conditions, Barry Equipment shall refund the Town of South Windsor all of the tax benefit reductions it has received; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council's offer is contingent upon Barry Equipment's execution of a written agreement reflecting the terms set forth in the resolution and such other terms as the Town may require.
Discussion Item: A Request to Fly the American Legion Flag from March 2, 2021 through March 31, 2021, for their Anniversary (requested by Deputy Mayor Pendleton) (Art Sladyk to be present)
Resolution Approving a Request to Fly the American Legion Flag (Deputy Mayor Pendleton) WHEREAS, the South Windsor Town Council has received an application from the American Legion who have requested that the American Legion Flag be flown from March 2, 2021 through March 31, 2021, in celebration of their anniversary NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby approves this request and asks that Town Manager Michael Maniscalco put the American Legion Flag up beginning Tuesday, March 2, 2021, on the flagpole.
New Business Discussion Item: Absentee Ballots (requested by Deputy Mayor Pendleton) (Bonnie Armstrong, Town Clerk to be present)
Executive Session A. To discuss an "Agreement Between the Town of South Windsor and Public Works - AFSCME Local 1303-028, Council #4."
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 Meetings: Regular Meeting Minutes of February 16, 2021.
Communications from Liaisons, Officers, and Boards Directly Responsible to Council (Communications can be emailed to TownCouncilComments(5)southwindsor-ct.gov)
Reports from Committees (Committee Reports can be emailed to TownCouncilComments(q)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.] (Councilor Maneelev) Motion to Approve Agenda Items 11 .a.A. as a First Reading on the Consent Agenda a. First Reading A. Resolution Appointing Robert Burns (R) an Alternate to the Economic Development 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 Robert Burns (R) an Alternate to the Economic Development Commission for a term ending November 30, 2024, to fill the expired term of Shailesh Verma and postpones consideration of this motion until the Town Council's next regularly scheduled meeting. b. Second Reading (Councilor Maneelev) Motion to Approve Agenda Items 11.b.A. through 11.b.D. as a Second Reading on the Consent Agenda A. Resolution Appointing Stephanie Dexter (R) to the Demolition Delay Committee BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby appoints Stephanie Dexter (R) to the Demolition Delay Committee for a term ending December 31, 2022, to fill the expired term of Kevin Greer. B. Resolution Appointing Renee Powell (R) to the Mass Transit and Highway Advisory Commission BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby appoints Renee Powell (R) to the Mass Transit and Highway Advisory Commission for a term ending November 30, 2023, to fill an expired vacancy (previously occupied by Carolyn Mirek). 11. Consent Agenda (Continued) b. Second Reading (Continued) C. Resolution Appointing Stephanie Weintraub (R) to the Human Relations Commission BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby appoints Stephanie Weintraub (R) to the Human Relations Commission for a term ending November 30, 2023, to fill the expired term of James O'Brien. D. Resolution Appointing Michael LeBlanc (R) to the Mass Transit and Highway Advisory Commission BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby appoints Michael LeBlanc (R) to the Mass Transit and Highway Advisory Commission for a term ending November 30, 2021, to fill the unexpired vacancy (previously occupied by Robert Dickinson). c. Miscellaneous None
Executive Session A. To discuss an "Agreement Between the Town of South Windsor and Public Works - AFSCME Local 1303-028, Council #4."
Resolution Accepting the Agreement Between the Town of South Windsor, Connecticut and Local 1303-028 of Council #4, AFSCME, AFL-CIO for the Period July 1, 2019 through June 30, 2024 (Councilor Evans) BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council authorizes Town Manager Michael Maniscalco to enter into a Contract between The Town of South Windsor, Connecticut and Local 1303-028 of Council #4, American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, AFL-CIO, said Contract to be in effect from July 1, 2019 through June 30, 2024.
Resolution Adopting a Budget Policy Statement for the Fiscal Year 2021/2022 Budget (Councilor Lvdecker) WHEREAS, the South Windsor Town Council, in preparation for the upcoming budget, would like to establish a Budget Policy Statement; and WHEREAS, the policy has been presented to the Town Council for their review; and WHEREAS, the Budget Policy Statement for the Town of South Windsor will give direction to all Town departments and the Board of Education as they formulate their budgets NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby adopts the Budget Policy Statement for the Fiscal Year 2021/2022 Budget, as shown in attached Exhibit A.
Discussion Item: The Creation of a Budget Working Group (requested by Deputy Mayor Pendleton)
Resolution Approving a Statement of Support Regarding the Black Lives Matter Movement in South Windsor (Councilor Evans) WHEREAS, on June 15, 2020, the Town Council recognized racism as a public health crisis and approved the creation of a Town Council Sub-Committee to address the Black Lives Matter Movement in South Windsor; and WHEREAS, one of the tasks that the Sub-Committee was charged with was to draft a Statement of Support regarding the Black Lives Matter Movement in South Windsor to address racism as a public health crisis within our community; and WHEREAS, the Black Lives Matter Sub-Committee worked diligently on this task and, completed the draft at their meeting held on January 28, 2021, and has submitted it to the South Windsor Town Council NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby approves the Statement of Support, as shown in attached Exhibit B.
Discussion Item: The Creation of a Social Justice and Racial Equity Commission through Ordinance (requested by the Black Lives Matter Sub-Committee)
Resolution Designating March 13, 2021, as South Windsor Teacher Thank You Day in the Town of South Windsor (Councilor Snvder) WHEREAS, the COVID-19 Pandemic has taken a grip on South Windsor and the entire world commencing in March 2020, thereby changing the delivery of education; and WHEREAS, on March 13, 2020, South Windsor Schools closed and were forced to enter into a remote learning mode to protect our students, staff, families, and community; and WHEREAS, South Windsor Teachers demonstrated their commitment to learning through engaging in an unprecedented distance or remote learning model with little to no previous training or in-place procedures; and WHEREAS, South Windsor Teachers exemplified their dedication to our community by displaying their endurance, flexibility, and fortitude by working diligently with students and families through countless extended hours in a revised and constantly changing teaching method in a quick and timely manner NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby recognizes and commends the South Windsor Board of Education, Superintendent of Schools, Administrators, Clerical staff, Building staff, and Paraprofessionals for ensuring our School District has navigated our community through these extraordinary learning times; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council officially recognizes the relentless perseverance and efforts of our teachers to deliver education to our students designating March 13, 2021, as South Windsor Teacher Thank You Day in the Town of South Windsor.
Resolution Accepting the Resignation of Michael Giannamore (U) from the Historic District Commission (Councilor Koboski) BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby accepts with regret the resignation of Michael Giannamore (U) from the Historic District Commission; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council extends its thanks to Michael Giannamore for the time he has dedicated to serving his community by his membership on the Historic District Commission.
Resolution Approving a Refund of Taxes to Fourteen (14) South Windsor Taxpayers (Councilor Hockenberry) BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby approves a refund of property taxes to fourteen (14) South Windsor Taxpayers, the total of said refunds being $14,068.78 and as more fully described on attached Exhibit C.
16. Communications from Council 18. Adjournment
Mar 01, 2021 Council Meetings
1. Call Meeting to Order 2. Pledge of Allegiance 3. Roll Call
Additional Item
Mayor's Remarks
Adoption of Agenda (Councilor Hockenberrv)
Unfinished Business Resolution Appointing Philip Koboski (R) to the South Windsor Town Council (Councilor Maneeley) BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby appoints Philip Koboski (R) to the South Windsor Town Council for a term ending November 8, 2021, to fill the unexpired term of Audrey Delnicki.
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.
Resolution Approving Offer of a Tax Assessment Agreement with Barry Equipment (Councilor Lopez) WHEREAS, a Request for Tax Abatement has been received from Barry Equipment for property located at 1608 John Fitch Boulevard, South Windsor, CT; and WHEREAS, the Town of South Windsor's Tax Partnership Program established pursuant to Connecticut General Statutes Section 12-65b, is intended to encourage the development and expansion of quality businesses in Town through tax and other economic incentives and is designed to retain and attract businesses that will generate substantial additional tax revenues and employment opportunities for the Town while providing quality goods and services; and WHEREAS, at the Economic Development Commission meeting held on January 27, 2021, the Commission reviewed and recommended that a tax assessment agreement be offered to Barry Equipment; and WHEREAS, the Town Manager recommends, pursuant to said program, that a tax assessment agreement be offered to Barry Equipment as an incentive to invest an estimated $750,000 in total costs for a 5,000 square foot expansion of an existing building in South Windsor (the land and building improvements collectively referred to as the "Real Property") NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council is pleased to offer a tax assessment agreement between the Town and Barry Equipment reducing the amount of the estimated real property assessment by 60% for the first year; 50% for the second year; and 40% for the third year with an estimated tax benefit reduction of approximately $30,000 total over the three (3) years, commencing with the Grand List following the date the Certificate of Occupancy is issued for the Real Property; provided, however, that if such assessment is changed by any future Town revaluation, the new assessed value of the Real Property shall be reduced by the percentage applicable to the year within the three (3) year period such assessment is changed; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council's offer to Barry Equipment is conditioned upon Barry Equipment (1) meeting the estimated $750,000 construction cost figure and agreeing to the estimated assessment figure; and (2) continuing to pay the real estate taxes on the facility for a minimum of ten (10) years from the date the Certificate of Occupancy is issued; if Barry Equipment fails to meet either of these conditions, Barry Equipment shall refund the Town of South Windsor all of the tax benefit reductions it has received; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council's offer is contingent upon Barry Equipment's execution of a written agreement reflecting the terms set forth in the resolution and such other terms as the Town may require.
Discussion Item: A Request to Fly the American Legion Flag from March 2, 2021 through March 31, 2021, for their Anniversary (requested by Deputy Mayor Pendleton) (Art Sladyk to be present)
Resolution Approving a Request to Fly the American Legion Flag (Deputy Mayor Pendleton) WHEREAS, the South Windsor Town Council has received an application from the American Legion who have requested that the American Legion Flag be flown from March 2, 2021 through March 31, 2021, in celebration of their anniversary NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby approves this request and asks that Town Manager Michael Maniscalco put the American Legion Flag up beginning Tuesday, March 2, 2021, on the flagpole.
New Business Discussion Item: Absentee Ballots (requested by Deputy Mayor Pendleton) (Bonnie Armstrong, Town Clerk to be present)
Executive Session A. To discuss an "Agreement Between the Town of South Windsor and Public Works - AFSCME Local 1303-028, Council #4."
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 Meetings: Regular Meeting Minutes of February 16, 2021.
Communications from Liaisons, Officers, and Boards Directly Responsible to Council (Communications can be emailed to TownCouncilComments(5)southwindsor-ct.gov)
Reports from Committees (Committee Reports can be emailed to TownCouncilComments(q)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.] (Councilor Maneelev) Motion to Approve Agenda Items 11 .a.A. as a First Reading on the Consent Agenda a. First Reading A. Resolution Appointing Robert Burns (R) an Alternate to the Economic Development 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 Robert Burns (R) an Alternate to the Economic Development Commission for a term ending November 30, 2024, to fill the expired term of Shailesh Verma and postpones consideration of this motion until the Town Council's next regularly scheduled meeting. b. Second Reading (Councilor Maneelev) Motion to Approve Agenda Items 11.b.A. through 11.b.D. as a Second Reading on the Consent Agenda A. Resolution Appointing Stephanie Dexter (R) to the Demolition Delay Committee BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby appoints Stephanie Dexter (R) to the Demolition Delay Committee for a term ending December 31, 2022, to fill the expired term of Kevin Greer. B. Resolution Appointing Renee Powell (R) to the Mass Transit and Highway Advisory Commission BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby appoints Renee Powell (R) to the Mass Transit and Highway Advisory Commission for a term ending November 30, 2023, to fill an expired vacancy (previously occupied by Carolyn Mirek). 11. Consent Agenda (Continued) b. Second Reading (Continued) C. Resolution Appointing Stephanie Weintraub (R) to the Human Relations Commission BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby appoints Stephanie Weintraub (R) to the Human Relations Commission for a term ending November 30, 2023, to fill the expired term of James O'Brien. D. Resolution Appointing Michael LeBlanc (R) to the Mass Transit and Highway Advisory Commission BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby appoints Michael LeBlanc (R) to the Mass Transit and Highway Advisory Commission for a term ending November 30, 2021, to fill the unexpired vacancy (previously occupied by Robert Dickinson). c. Miscellaneous None
Executive Session A. To discuss an "Agreement Between the Town of South Windsor and Public Works - AFSCME Local 1303-028, Council #4."
Resolution Accepting the Agreement Between the Town of South Windsor, Connecticut and Local 1303-028 of Council #4, AFSCME, AFL-CIO for the Period July 1, 2019 through June 30, 2024 (Councilor Evans) BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council authorizes Town Manager Michael Maniscalco to enter into a Contract between The Town of South Windsor, Connecticut and Local 1303-028 of Council #4, American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, AFL-CIO, said Contract to be in effect from July 1, 2019 through June 30, 2024.
Resolution Adopting a Budget Policy Statement for the Fiscal Year 2021/2022 Budget (Councilor Lvdecker) WHEREAS, the South Windsor Town Council, in preparation for the upcoming budget, would like to establish a Budget Policy Statement; and WHEREAS, the policy has been presented to the Town Council for their review; and WHEREAS, the Budget Policy Statement for the Town of South Windsor will give direction to all Town departments and the Board of Education as they formulate their budgets NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby adopts the Budget Policy Statement for the Fiscal Year 2021/2022 Budget, as shown in attached Exhibit A.
Discussion Item: The Creation of a Budget Working Group (requested by Deputy Mayor Pendleton)
Resolution Approving a Statement of Support Regarding the Black Lives Matter Movement in South Windsor (Councilor Evans) WHEREAS, on June 15, 2020, the Town Council recognized racism as a public health crisis and approved the creation of a Town Council Sub-Committee to address the Black Lives Matter Movement in South Windsor; and WHEREAS, one of the tasks that the Sub-Committee was charged with was to draft a Statement of Support regarding the Black Lives Matter Movement in South Windsor to address racism as a public health crisis within our community; and WHEREAS, the Black Lives Matter Sub-Committee worked diligently on this task and, completed the draft at their meeting held on January 28, 2021, and has submitted it to the South Windsor Town Council NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby approves the Statement of Support, as shown in attached Exhibit B.
Discussion Item: The Creation of a Social Justice and Racial Equity Commission through Ordinance (requested by the Black Lives Matter Sub-Committee)
Resolution Designating March 13, 2021, as South Windsor Teacher Thank You Day in the Town of South Windsor (Councilor Snvder) WHEREAS, the COVID-19 Pandemic has taken a grip on South Windsor and the entire world commencing in March 2020, thereby changing the delivery of education; and WHEREAS, on March 13, 2020, South Windsor Schools closed and were forced to enter into a remote learning mode to protect our students, staff, families, and community; and WHEREAS, South Windsor Teachers demonstrated their commitment to learning through engaging in an unprecedented distance or remote learning model with little to no previous training or in-place procedures; and WHEREAS, South Windsor Teachers exemplified their dedication to our community by displaying their endurance, flexibility, and fortitude by working diligently with students and families through countless extended hours in a revised and constantly changing teaching method in a quick and timely manner NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby recognizes and commends the South Windsor Board of Education, Superintendent of Schools, Administrators, Clerical staff, Building staff, and Paraprofessionals for ensuring our School District has navigated our community through these extraordinary learning times; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council officially recognizes the relentless perseverance and efforts of our teachers to deliver education to our students designating March 13, 2021, as South Windsor Teacher Thank You Day in the Town of South Windsor.
Resolution Accepting the Resignation of Michael Giannamore (U) from the Historic District Commission (Councilor Koboski) BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby accepts with regret the resignation of Michael Giannamore (U) from the Historic District Commission; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council extends its thanks to Michael Giannamore for the time he has dedicated to serving his community by his membership on the Historic District Commission.
Resolution Approving a Refund of Taxes to Fourteen (14) South Windsor Taxpayers (Councilor Hockenberry) BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby approves a refund of property taxes to fourteen (14) South Windsor Taxpayers, the total of said refunds being $14,068.78 and as more fully described on attached Exhibit C.
16. Communications from Council 18. Adjournment