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
Executive Session A. To discuss pending litigation (460 Miller Road) pursuant to Connecticut General Statutes §1-210(b)(4) and §1-200(6)(E).
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.
Adoption of Minutes of Previous Meetings (Councilor Lopez)
Communications from Liaisons, Officers, and Boards Directly Responsible to Council (Communications can be emailed to TownCouncilComments(a)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.] a. First Reading None b. Second Reading (Councilor Snvder) Motion to Approve Agenda Items 11 .b.A. as a Second Reading on the Consent Agenda A. Resolution Appointing Robert Burns (R) an Alternate to the Economic Development Commission 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 Shaiiesh Verma. c. Miscellaneous None
Resolution Adopting a Budget Policy Statement for the Fiscal Year 2021/2022 Budget (Postponed from the March 1, 2021, Town Council Regular Meeting) (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 Social Justice and Racial Equity Commission through Ordinance (requested by the Black Lives Matter Sub-Committee)
Discussion Item: Review of Boards/Commissions/Committees Relative to Overlapping Duties (requested by Councilor Snyder)
Discussion Item: The Creation of a Memorial Garden to Honor Residents Who Have Passed Away Due to COVID-19 (requested by Councilor Evans)
Resolution Setting a Time for a Virtual Public Hearing to Receive Citizen Input on the Proposed Board of Education Budget for Fiscal Year 2021/2022 (Councilor Hockenberry) BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby sets Thursday, March 25, 2021, at 8:00 p.m., as the time for a Virtual Public Hearing to receive citizen input on the proposed Board of Education Budget for Fiscal Year 2021/2022. The public is welcome to email comments to TownCouncilComments@southwindsor-ct.gov.
Resolution Authorizing the Sale, Donation, or Disposal of Surplus Vehicles (Deputy Mayor Pendleton) BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby declares the following vehicles to be "Surplus Equipment," as shown in attached Exhibit B, and authorizes Town Manager Michael Maniscalco to sell, donate, or otherwise dispose of these vehicles.
Discussion Item: In-Person/Hybrid Meetings (requested by Town Manager Michael Maniscalco)
Resolution Accepting the Resignation of Philip Koboski (R) from the Public Building Commission (Councilor Maneelev) BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby accepts with regret the resignation of Philip Koboski (R) from the Public Building Commission effective March 1, 2021; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council extends its thanks to Philip Koboski for the time he has dedicated to serving his community by his membership on the Public Building Commission.
Resolution Accepting the Resignation of Philip Koboski (R) from the Agricultural Land Preservation Advisory Commission (Councilor Snyder) BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby accepts with regret the resignation of Philip Koboski (R) from the Agricultural Land Preservation Advisory Commission effective March 1, 2021; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council extends its thanks to Philip Koboski for the time he has dedicated to serving his community by his membership on the Agricultural Land Preservation Advisory Commission.
Resolution Appointing Miguel Proano (R) to the Public Building Commission and Postponing Consideration of this Motion until the Town Council's Next Regularly Scheduled Meeting (Councilor Koboski) BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby appoints Miguel Proano (R) to the Public Building Commission for a term ending November 30, 2023, to fill the unexpired term of Philip Koboski and postpones consideration of this motion until the Town Council's next regularly scheduled meeting.
Resolution Approving a Refund of Taxes to Three (3) South Windsor Taxpayers (Councilor Lopez) BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby approves a refund of property taxes to three (3) South Windsor Taxpayers, the total of said refunds being $688.41 and as more fully described on attached Exhibit C.
Discussion Item: Budget Calendar/Budget Process (requested by Councilor Snyder)
Communications from Council
17. Executive Session B. To discuss the possible purchase of real estate for the Town pursuant to Connecticut General Statutes §1-210 (b) (7) (200 Nevers Road) 18. Adjournment
Mar 15, 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
Executive Session A. To discuss pending litigation (460 Miller Road) pursuant to Connecticut General Statutes §1-210(b)(4) and §1-200(6)(E).
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.
Adoption of Minutes of Previous Meetings (Councilor Lopez)
Communications from Liaisons, Officers, and Boards Directly Responsible to Council (Communications can be emailed to TownCouncilComments(a)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.] a. First Reading None b. Second Reading (Councilor Snvder) Motion to Approve Agenda Items 11 .b.A. as a Second Reading on the Consent Agenda A. Resolution Appointing Robert Burns (R) an Alternate to the Economic Development Commission 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 Shaiiesh Verma. c. Miscellaneous None
Resolution Adopting a Budget Policy Statement for the Fiscal Year 2021/2022 Budget (Postponed from the March 1, 2021, Town Council Regular Meeting) (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 Social Justice and Racial Equity Commission through Ordinance (requested by the Black Lives Matter Sub-Committee)
Discussion Item: Review of Boards/Commissions/Committees Relative to Overlapping Duties (requested by Councilor Snyder)
Discussion Item: The Creation of a Memorial Garden to Honor Residents Who Have Passed Away Due to COVID-19 (requested by Councilor Evans)
Resolution Setting a Time for a Virtual Public Hearing to Receive Citizen Input on the Proposed Board of Education Budget for Fiscal Year 2021/2022 (Councilor Hockenberry) BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby sets Thursday, March 25, 2021, at 8:00 p.m., as the time for a Virtual Public Hearing to receive citizen input on the proposed Board of Education Budget for Fiscal Year 2021/2022. The public is welcome to email comments to TownCouncilComments@southwindsor-ct.gov.
Resolution Authorizing the Sale, Donation, or Disposal of Surplus Vehicles (Deputy Mayor Pendleton) BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby declares the following vehicles to be "Surplus Equipment," as shown in attached Exhibit B, and authorizes Town Manager Michael Maniscalco to sell, donate, or otherwise dispose of these vehicles.
Discussion Item: In-Person/Hybrid Meetings (requested by Town Manager Michael Maniscalco)
Resolution Accepting the Resignation of Philip Koboski (R) from the Public Building Commission (Councilor Maneelev) BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby accepts with regret the resignation of Philip Koboski (R) from the Public Building Commission effective March 1, 2021; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council extends its thanks to Philip Koboski for the time he has dedicated to serving his community by his membership on the Public Building Commission.
Resolution Accepting the Resignation of Philip Koboski (R) from the Agricultural Land Preservation Advisory Commission (Councilor Snyder) BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby accepts with regret the resignation of Philip Koboski (R) from the Agricultural Land Preservation Advisory Commission effective March 1, 2021; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council extends its thanks to Philip Koboski for the time he has dedicated to serving his community by his membership on the Agricultural Land Preservation Advisory Commission.
Resolution Appointing Miguel Proano (R) to the Public Building Commission and Postponing Consideration of this Motion until the Town Council's Next Regularly Scheduled Meeting (Councilor Koboski) BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby appoints Miguel Proano (R) to the Public Building Commission for a term ending November 30, 2023, to fill the unexpired term of Philip Koboski and postpones consideration of this motion until the Town Council's next regularly scheduled meeting.
Resolution Approving a Refund of Taxes to Three (3) South Windsor Taxpayers (Councilor Lopez) BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby approves a refund of property taxes to three (3) South Windsor Taxpayers, the total of said refunds being $688.41 and as more fully described on attached Exhibit C.
Discussion Item: Budget Calendar/Budget Process (requested by Councilor Snyder)
Communications from Council
17. Executive Session B. To discuss the possible purchase of real estate for the Town pursuant to Connecticut General Statutes §1-210 (b) (7) (200 Nevers Road) 18. Adjournment