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
Adoption of Minutes of Previous Meetings (Councilor Maneelev) BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby approves the Minutes of the following Town Council Meeting: Special Meeting Minutes of April 22, 2021. (Councilor Lopez) BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby approves the Minutes of the following Town Council Meetings: Public Hearing Minutes of April 26, 2021; and Special Meeting Minutes of April 26, 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@southwindsor-ct.gov)
Reports from Committees (Committee Reports can be emailed to TownCouncilComments@southwindsor-ct.gov)
[All items listed under this section are considered 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 (Councilor Koboski) Motion to Approve Agenda Items 11 .a.A. as a First Reading on the Consent Agenda A. Resolution Appointing Councilor Janice Snyder (R) to the Pension Committee 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 Councilor Janice Snyder (R) to the Pension Committee for a term ending November 8, 2021, to fill the unexpired term of Audrey Delnicki and postpones consideration of this motion until the Town Council's next regularly scheduled meeting. (Councilor Snyder) Motion to Approve Agenda Items 11.b.A. through 11.b.B. as a Second Reading on the Consent Agenda b. Second Reading A. Resolution Appointing Megan Powell (R) an Alternate to the Historic District Commission BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby appoints Megan Powell (R) an Alternate to the Historic District Commission for a term ending November 30, 2022, to fill the unexpired term of Michael Giannamore. b. Second Reading (Continued) B. Resolution Reappointing James Ainsworth (R) to the Blighted Property Appeals Board BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby reappoints James Ainsworth (R) to the Blighted Property Appeals Board for a term ending November 30, 2024, to fill the unexpired term of Erik Dabrowski. c. Miscellaneous None
Discussion Item: The Creation of a Memorial to Honor Residents Who Have Been Impacted by COVID-19 (requested by Councilor Evans) (Previously discussed at the Town Council Regular Meeting on May 3, 2021)
Resolution Appointing a Rate Maker for Fiscal Year 2021/2022 (Deputy Mayor Pendleton) BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby appoints Michael Maniscaico, Town Manager, Rate Maker for Fiscal Year 2021/2022.
Resolution Authorizing Town Manager Michael Maniscaico to Sign and Execute an Agreement with The J.E. Shepard Company (Councilor Maneelev) WHEREAS, the Town of South Windsor asserts that the property located at 2019 John Fitch Boulevard within the Town of South Windsor currently is in a blighted condition, defined in Chapter 50 of the Town Code, and has been maintained in that blighted condition for more than a year; and WHEREAS, The J.E. Shepard Company is the owner of the property and wishes to reach a compromise on resolving the outstanding blight liens claimed by the Town NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby authorizes Town Manager Michael Maniscaico to sign and execute an agreement with The J.E. Shepard Company.
Resolution Authorizing Town Manager Michael Maniscalco to Sign and Execute a Lease Agreement with First Capital Equipment Corporation (Councilor Lopez) WHEREAS, at the regularly scheduled meeting of May 18, 2020, the South Windsor Town Council approved the Fiscal Year 2021 General Government Budget, which included, as a Capital Project, the purchase and installation of a Generator and transfer switch for Firehouse 1 on Ellington Road; and WHEREAS, at the regularly scheduled meeting of January 4, 2021, the South Windsor Town Council approved the purchase of SCOTT/3M Air Packs and authorized Town Manager Michael Maniscalco to sign and execute agreements related to this purchase; and WHEREAS, the Town wishes to enter into a Lease Agreement with First Capital Equipment Corporation as the Lessor, who requires Town Council approval to enter into this specific five-year agreement where the Town will own all equipment outright NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby authorizes Town Manager Michael Maniscalco to sign and execute a Lease Agreement with First Capital Equipment Corporation ("Lessor") for the lease/purchase of SCOTT/3M Air Packs and Generator for Firehouse 1.
Resolution Setting a Time and Place for a Public Hearing to Receive Citizen Input on a Proposed Ordinance Establishing a Social Justice and Racial Equity Commission (Councilor Evans) BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby sets Monday, June 7, 2021, at 8:00 p.m., in the Council Chambers of the South Windsor Town Hail, 1540 Sullivan Avenue, South Windsor, Connecticut, as the time and place for a Public Hearing to receive citizen input on a proposed Ordinance establishing a Social Justice and Racial Equity Commission, a copy of which is attached as Exhibit A, and on file in the Office of the Town Clerk.
Discussion Item: A Request to Fly the Pride Flag from June 1, 2021 through June 30, 2021 (requested by Deputy Mayor Pendleton)
Resolution Approving a Request to Fly the Pride Flag (Deputy Mayor Pendleton) WHEREAS, Town Manager Michael Maniscalco received, reviewed, and signed an application requesting that the Pride Flag be flown from June 1, 2021 through June 30, 2021 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby approves this request and asks that Town Manager Michael Maniscalco have the flag raised on the flagpole at the Wapping Community House on Tuesday, June 1, 2021, and lowered on Wednesday, June 30, 2021.
Resolution Accepting the Resignation of Mary Justine Hockenberry (D) from the South Windsor Town Council (Councilor Lydecker) BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby accepts with regret the resignation of Mary Justine Hockenberry (D) from the South Windsor Town Council effective May 3, 2021, at 11:59 p.m.; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council extends its thanks to Mary Justine Hockenberry for the time she has dedicated to serving her community by her membership on the South Windsor Town Council.
Resolution Accepting the Resignation of Matthew Beaulieu (R) from the Public Building Commission (Councilor Koboski) BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby accepts with regret the resignation of Matthew Beaulieu (R) from the Public Building Commission effective April 26, 2021; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council extends its thanks to Matthew Beaulieu for the time he has dedicated to serving his community by his membership on the Public Building Commission.
Resolution Accepting the Resignation of Kevin Greer (R) from the Planning & Zoning Commission (Councilor Snvder) BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby accepts with regret the resignation of Kevin Greer (R) from the Planning & Zoning Commission effective May 4, 2021, at 2:20 p.m.; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council extends its thanks to Kevin Greer for the time he has dedicated to serving his community by his membership on the Planning & Zoning Commission.
Resolution Appointing Steven King, Jr. (D) to the South Winsor Town Council and Postponing Consideration of this Motion until the Town Council's Next Regularly Scheduled Meeting (Councilor Lopez) BE IT RESOLVED that the South Winsor Town Council hereby appoints Steven King, Jr. (D) to the South Windsor Town Council for a term ending November 8, 2021, to fill the unexpired term of Mary Justine Hockenberry and postpones consideration of this motion until the Town Council's next regularly scheduled meeting.
Resolution Appointing Adam Wood (R) to the Public Building Commission and Postponing Consideration of this Motion until the Town Council's Next Regularly Scheduled Meeting (Councilor Maneelev) BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby appoints Adam Wood (R) to the Public Building Commission for a term ending November 30, 2021, to fill the unexpired term of Matthew Beaulieu and postpones consideration of this motion until the Town Council's next regularly scheduled meeting.
Resolution Appointing Michael LeBlanc (R) a Full Member to the Planning and Zoning 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 Michael LeBlanc (R) a Full Member to the Planning and Zoning Commission for a term ending November 8, 2021, to fill the unexpired term of Kevin Greer and postpones consideration of this motion until the Town Council's next regularly scheduled meeting.
Resolution Appointing Megan Powell (R) an Alternate to the Planning and Zoning Commission and Postponing Consideration of this Motion until the Town Council's Next Regularly Scheduled Meeting (Councilor Snvder) BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby appoints Megan Powell (R) an Alternate to the Planning and Zoning Commission for a term ending December 1, 2021, to fill the unexpired term of Michael LeBlanc and postpones consideration of this motion until the Town Council's next regularly scheduled meeting.
Resolution Approving a Refund of Taxes to Eleven (11) South Windsor Taxpayers (Councilor Lvdecker) BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby approves a refund of property taxes to eleven (11) South Windsor Taxpayers, the total of said refunds being $29,725.07 and as more fully described on attached Exhibit B.
Resolution Approving a Refund of Taxes to Three (3) South Windsor Taxpayers (Councilor Evans) 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 $373.62 and as more fully described on attached Exhibit C.
Additional Item 1
Additional Item 2
Communications from Council
17. Executive Session A. To discuss matters that would result in the disclosure of exempt public records relating to collective bargaining. B. To discuss the possible purchase of two parcels of real estate for the Town pursuant to Connecticut General Statutes §1-210 (b)(7) (Clark Street and Pleasant Valley Road). C. To discuss a personnel matter - (Evaluations for Michael Maniscaico, Town Manager; and Debbie Reid, Clerk of the Council). 18. Adjournment
May 17, 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
Adoption of Minutes of Previous Meetings (Councilor Maneelev) BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby approves the Minutes of the following Town Council Meeting: Special Meeting Minutes of April 22, 2021. (Councilor Lopez) BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby approves the Minutes of the following Town Council Meetings: Public Hearing Minutes of April 26, 2021; and Special Meeting Minutes of April 26, 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@southwindsor-ct.gov)
Reports from Committees (Committee Reports can be emailed to TownCouncilComments@southwindsor-ct.gov)
[All items listed under this section are considered 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 (Councilor Koboski) Motion to Approve Agenda Items 11 .a.A. as a First Reading on the Consent Agenda A. Resolution Appointing Councilor Janice Snyder (R) to the Pension Committee 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 Councilor Janice Snyder (R) to the Pension Committee for a term ending November 8, 2021, to fill the unexpired term of Audrey Delnicki and postpones consideration of this motion until the Town Council's next regularly scheduled meeting. (Councilor Snyder) Motion to Approve Agenda Items 11.b.A. through 11.b.B. as a Second Reading on the Consent Agenda b. Second Reading A. Resolution Appointing Megan Powell (R) an Alternate to the Historic District Commission BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby appoints Megan Powell (R) an Alternate to the Historic District Commission for a term ending November 30, 2022, to fill the unexpired term of Michael Giannamore. b. Second Reading (Continued) B. Resolution Reappointing James Ainsworth (R) to the Blighted Property Appeals Board BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby reappoints James Ainsworth (R) to the Blighted Property Appeals Board for a term ending November 30, 2024, to fill the unexpired term of Erik Dabrowski. c. Miscellaneous None
Discussion Item: The Creation of a Memorial to Honor Residents Who Have Been Impacted by COVID-19 (requested by Councilor Evans) (Previously discussed at the Town Council Regular Meeting on May 3, 2021)
Resolution Appointing a Rate Maker for Fiscal Year 2021/2022 (Deputy Mayor Pendleton) BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby appoints Michael Maniscaico, Town Manager, Rate Maker for Fiscal Year 2021/2022.
Resolution Authorizing Town Manager Michael Maniscaico to Sign and Execute an Agreement with The J.E. Shepard Company (Councilor Maneelev) WHEREAS, the Town of South Windsor asserts that the property located at 2019 John Fitch Boulevard within the Town of South Windsor currently is in a blighted condition, defined in Chapter 50 of the Town Code, and has been maintained in that blighted condition for more than a year; and WHEREAS, The J.E. Shepard Company is the owner of the property and wishes to reach a compromise on resolving the outstanding blight liens claimed by the Town NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby authorizes Town Manager Michael Maniscaico to sign and execute an agreement with The J.E. Shepard Company.
Resolution Authorizing Town Manager Michael Maniscalco to Sign and Execute a Lease Agreement with First Capital Equipment Corporation (Councilor Lopez) WHEREAS, at the regularly scheduled meeting of May 18, 2020, the South Windsor Town Council approved the Fiscal Year 2021 General Government Budget, which included, as a Capital Project, the purchase and installation of a Generator and transfer switch for Firehouse 1 on Ellington Road; and WHEREAS, at the regularly scheduled meeting of January 4, 2021, the South Windsor Town Council approved the purchase of SCOTT/3M Air Packs and authorized Town Manager Michael Maniscalco to sign and execute agreements related to this purchase; and WHEREAS, the Town wishes to enter into a Lease Agreement with First Capital Equipment Corporation as the Lessor, who requires Town Council approval to enter into this specific five-year agreement where the Town will own all equipment outright NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby authorizes Town Manager Michael Maniscalco to sign and execute a Lease Agreement with First Capital Equipment Corporation ("Lessor") for the lease/purchase of SCOTT/3M Air Packs and Generator for Firehouse 1.
Resolution Setting a Time and Place for a Public Hearing to Receive Citizen Input on a Proposed Ordinance Establishing a Social Justice and Racial Equity Commission (Councilor Evans) BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby sets Monday, June 7, 2021, at 8:00 p.m., in the Council Chambers of the South Windsor Town Hail, 1540 Sullivan Avenue, South Windsor, Connecticut, as the time and place for a Public Hearing to receive citizen input on a proposed Ordinance establishing a Social Justice and Racial Equity Commission, a copy of which is attached as Exhibit A, and on file in the Office of the Town Clerk.
Discussion Item: A Request to Fly the Pride Flag from June 1, 2021 through June 30, 2021 (requested by Deputy Mayor Pendleton)
Resolution Approving a Request to Fly the Pride Flag (Deputy Mayor Pendleton) WHEREAS, Town Manager Michael Maniscalco received, reviewed, and signed an application requesting that the Pride Flag be flown from June 1, 2021 through June 30, 2021 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby approves this request and asks that Town Manager Michael Maniscalco have the flag raised on the flagpole at the Wapping Community House on Tuesday, June 1, 2021, and lowered on Wednesday, June 30, 2021.
Resolution Accepting the Resignation of Mary Justine Hockenberry (D) from the South Windsor Town Council (Councilor Lydecker) BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby accepts with regret the resignation of Mary Justine Hockenberry (D) from the South Windsor Town Council effective May 3, 2021, at 11:59 p.m.; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council extends its thanks to Mary Justine Hockenberry for the time she has dedicated to serving her community by her membership on the South Windsor Town Council.
Resolution Accepting the Resignation of Matthew Beaulieu (R) from the Public Building Commission (Councilor Koboski) BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby accepts with regret the resignation of Matthew Beaulieu (R) from the Public Building Commission effective April 26, 2021; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council extends its thanks to Matthew Beaulieu for the time he has dedicated to serving his community by his membership on the Public Building Commission.
Resolution Accepting the Resignation of Kevin Greer (R) from the Planning & Zoning Commission (Councilor Snvder) BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby accepts with regret the resignation of Kevin Greer (R) from the Planning & Zoning Commission effective May 4, 2021, at 2:20 p.m.; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council extends its thanks to Kevin Greer for the time he has dedicated to serving his community by his membership on the Planning & Zoning Commission.
Resolution Appointing Steven King, Jr. (D) to the South Winsor Town Council and Postponing Consideration of this Motion until the Town Council's Next Regularly Scheduled Meeting (Councilor Lopez) BE IT RESOLVED that the South Winsor Town Council hereby appoints Steven King, Jr. (D) to the South Windsor Town Council for a term ending November 8, 2021, to fill the unexpired term of Mary Justine Hockenberry and postpones consideration of this motion until the Town Council's next regularly scheduled meeting.
Resolution Appointing Adam Wood (R) to the Public Building Commission and Postponing Consideration of this Motion until the Town Council's Next Regularly Scheduled Meeting (Councilor Maneelev) BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby appoints Adam Wood (R) to the Public Building Commission for a term ending November 30, 2021, to fill the unexpired term of Matthew Beaulieu and postpones consideration of this motion until the Town Council's next regularly scheduled meeting.
Resolution Appointing Michael LeBlanc (R) a Full Member to the Planning and Zoning 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 Michael LeBlanc (R) a Full Member to the Planning and Zoning Commission for a term ending November 8, 2021, to fill the unexpired term of Kevin Greer and postpones consideration of this motion until the Town Council's next regularly scheduled meeting.
Resolution Appointing Megan Powell (R) an Alternate to the Planning and Zoning Commission and Postponing Consideration of this Motion until the Town Council's Next Regularly Scheduled Meeting (Councilor Snvder) BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby appoints Megan Powell (R) an Alternate to the Planning and Zoning Commission for a term ending December 1, 2021, to fill the unexpired term of Michael LeBlanc and postpones consideration of this motion until the Town Council's next regularly scheduled meeting.
Resolution Approving a Refund of Taxes to Eleven (11) South Windsor Taxpayers (Councilor Lvdecker) BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby approves a refund of property taxes to eleven (11) South Windsor Taxpayers, the total of said refunds being $29,725.07 and as more fully described on attached Exhibit B.
Resolution Approving a Refund of Taxes to Three (3) South Windsor Taxpayers (Councilor Evans) 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 $373.62 and as more fully described on attached Exhibit C.
Additional Item 1
Additional Item 2
Communications from Council
17. Executive Session A. To discuss matters that would result in the disclosure of exempt public records relating to collective bargaining. B. To discuss the possible purchase of two parcels of real estate for the Town pursuant to Connecticut General Statutes §1-210 (b)(7) (Clark Street and Pleasant Valley Road). C. To discuss a personnel matter - (Evaluations for Michael Maniscaico, Town Manager; and Debbie Reid, Clerk of the Council). 18. Adjournment