1. Call Meeting to Order 2. Pledge of Allegiance 3. Roll Call
Mayor's Remarks
Adoption of Agenda (Councilor Evans)
Communication and Reports from Town Manager
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 Koboski) BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby approves the Minutes of the following Town Council Meetings: Joint Work Session Minutes (Town Council and Board of Education) of March 25, 2021; and Public Hearing Minutes (Board of Education Budget for Fiscal Year 2021/2022) of March 25, 2021. (Councilor Lydecker) BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby approves the Minutes of the following Town Council Meeting: Special Meeting Minutes of March 29, 2021. Public Meetings are the time and place at which the Town Council conducts official business of the Town. The Council reserves time and invites the public to be heard during Public Input as follows: Item #7 and 15: Public Input When recognized by the Mayor, the speakers (s) shall approach the lectern, give their name and address, and avoid personalities or impugning of improper motive to any person. The speaker(s) shall limit their speaking time to five (5) MINUTES. This limit may not be exceeded, except when invoked by any Member of the Council with the consent of a majority of the Council present. Town Council members will not respond to any public comments/questions.
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)
[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.] Consent Agenda a. First Reading None b. Second Reading (Councilor Snyder) Motion to Approve Agenda Items 11.b.A as a second reading on the Consent Agenda.
Discussion Item: The Creation of a Social Justice and RAcial Equity Commission through Ordinance (requested by the Black Lives Matter Sub-Committee) (Previously discussed at the Town Council Regular Meeting on March 15, 2021)
Discussion Item: The Creation of a memorial Garden to Honor Residents Who Have Passed Away Due to COVID-19 (requested by Councilor Evans) (Previously discussed at the Town Council Regular Meeting on March 15, 2021)
Discussion Item: Flag Flying Policy (requested by Deputy Mayor Pendleton) (Previously discussed at the Town Council Regular Meeting on April 12, 2021)
Discussion Item: Building Department's Budget
Discussion Item: Finance Department's Budget
Discussion Item: Planning Department's Budget
Discussion Item: Public Works Department's Budget
Resolutions Endorsing a Fair Housing Policy (Councilor Hockenberry) WHEREAS, all persons are afforded a right to full and equal housing opportunities in the neighborhood of their choice; and WHEREAS, Federal fair housing laws require that all individuals, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, or national origin, be given equal access to all housing-related opportunities, including rental and homeownership opportunities, and be allowed to make free choices regarding housing location; and WHEREAS, Connecticut fair housing laws require that all individuals, regardless of race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, marital status, age, lawful source of income, familial status, learning disability, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, be given equal access to all housing-related opportunities, including rental and homeownership opportunities, and be allowed to make free choices regarding housing location; and WHEREAS, The Town of South Windsor is committed to upholding these laws and realizes that these laws must be supplemented by an Affirmative Statement publicly endorsing the right of all people to full and equal housing opportunities in the neighborhood of their choice NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Town of South Windsor hereby endorses a Fair Housing Policy to ensure equal opportunity for all persons to rent, purchase, obtain financing, and enjoy all other housing-related services of their choice on a non-discriminatory basis as provided by state and federal law; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Chief Executive Officer of the Town of South Windsor or his/her designated representative is responsible for responding to and assisting any person who alleges to be the victim of an illegal discriminatory housing practice in the Town of South Windsor and for advising such person of the right to file a complaint with the State of Connecticut Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities (CHRO) or the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) or to seek assistance from the CT Fair Housing Center, legal services, or other fair housing organizations to protect his or her right to equal housing opportunities.
Resolutions Approving a Refund of Taxes to Ten (10) South Windsor Taxpayers (Councilor Maneeley) BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby approves a refund of property taxes to ten (10) South Windsor Taxpayers, the total of said refunds being $6,424.64 and as more fully described on attached Exhibit A.
G.Discussion Item: Combing Boards and Commissions (requested by Councilor Lydecker) 18. Adjournment
Apr 19, 2021 Council Meetings
1. Call Meeting to Order 2. Pledge of Allegiance 3. Roll Call
Mayor's Remarks
Adoption of Agenda (Councilor Evans)
Communication and Reports from Town Manager
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 Koboski) BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby approves the Minutes of the following Town Council Meetings: Joint Work Session Minutes (Town Council and Board of Education) of March 25, 2021; and Public Hearing Minutes (Board of Education Budget for Fiscal Year 2021/2022) of March 25, 2021. (Councilor Lydecker) BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby approves the Minutes of the following Town Council Meeting: Special Meeting Minutes of March 29, 2021. Public Meetings are the time and place at which the Town Council conducts official business of the Town. The Council reserves time and invites the public to be heard during Public Input as follows: Item #7 and 15: Public Input When recognized by the Mayor, the speakers (s) shall approach the lectern, give their name and address, and avoid personalities or impugning of improper motive to any person. The speaker(s) shall limit their speaking time to five (5) MINUTES. This limit may not be exceeded, except when invoked by any Member of the Council with the consent of a majority of the Council present. Town Council members will not respond to any public comments/questions.
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)
[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.] Consent Agenda a. First Reading None b. Second Reading (Councilor Snyder) Motion to Approve Agenda Items 11.b.A as a second reading on the Consent Agenda.
Discussion Item: The Creation of a Social Justice and RAcial Equity Commission through Ordinance (requested by the Black Lives Matter Sub-Committee) (Previously discussed at the Town Council Regular Meeting on March 15, 2021)
Discussion Item: The Creation of a memorial Garden to Honor Residents Who Have Passed Away Due to COVID-19 (requested by Councilor Evans) (Previously discussed at the Town Council Regular Meeting on March 15, 2021)
Discussion Item: Flag Flying Policy (requested by Deputy Mayor Pendleton) (Previously discussed at the Town Council Regular Meeting on April 12, 2021)
Discussion Item: Building Department's Budget
Discussion Item: Finance Department's Budget
Discussion Item: Planning Department's Budget
Discussion Item: Public Works Department's Budget
Resolutions Endorsing a Fair Housing Policy (Councilor Hockenberry) WHEREAS, all persons are afforded a right to full and equal housing opportunities in the neighborhood of their choice; and WHEREAS, Federal fair housing laws require that all individuals, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, or national origin, be given equal access to all housing-related opportunities, including rental and homeownership opportunities, and be allowed to make free choices regarding housing location; and WHEREAS, Connecticut fair housing laws require that all individuals, regardless of race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, marital status, age, lawful source of income, familial status, learning disability, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, be given equal access to all housing-related opportunities, including rental and homeownership opportunities, and be allowed to make free choices regarding housing location; and WHEREAS, The Town of South Windsor is committed to upholding these laws and realizes that these laws must be supplemented by an Affirmative Statement publicly endorsing the right of all people to full and equal housing opportunities in the neighborhood of their choice NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Town of South Windsor hereby endorses a Fair Housing Policy to ensure equal opportunity for all persons to rent, purchase, obtain financing, and enjoy all other housing-related services of their choice on a non-discriminatory basis as provided by state and federal law; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Chief Executive Officer of the Town of South Windsor or his/her designated representative is responsible for responding to and assisting any person who alleges to be the victim of an illegal discriminatory housing practice in the Town of South Windsor and for advising such person of the right to file a complaint with the State of Connecticut Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities (CHRO) or the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) or to seek assistance from the CT Fair Housing Center, legal services, or other fair housing organizations to protect his or her right to equal housing opportunities.
Resolutions Approving a Refund of Taxes to Ten (10) South Windsor Taxpayers (Councilor Maneeley) BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby approves a refund of property taxes to ten (10) South Windsor Taxpayers, the total of said refunds being $6,424.64 and as more fully described on attached Exhibit A.
G.Discussion Item: Combing Boards and Commissions (requested by Councilor Lydecker) 18. Adjournment