1. Call Meeting to Order 2. Pledge of Allegiance 3. Roll Call
Mayor's Remarks
Adoption of Agenda (Councilor Maneelev)
Communications and Reports from Town Manager
Public Input
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 Meeting: Special Meeting Minutes of June 17, 2021. (Councilor King) BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby approves the Minutes of the following Town Council Meeting: Regular Meeting Minutes of June 21. 2021.
Communications from Liaisons, Officers, and Boards Directly Responsible to Council
[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.] (Councilor Koboski) Motion to Approve Agenda Items 11 .a.A. as a First Reading on the Consent Agenda 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. a. First Reading (Continued) A. Resolution Reappointing Matthew Streeter (R) to the Cable Advisory Board 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 reappoints Matthew Streeter (R) to the Cable Advisory Board for a term ending June 30, 2023, and postpones consideration of this motion until the Town Council's next regularly scheduled meeting. (Councilor Evans) Motion to Approve Agenda Items 11.a.B. through H.a.D. as a First Reading on the Consent Agenda B. Resolution Appointing Alan Cavagnaro (D) an Alternate to the Planning & Zoning 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 Alan Cavagnaro (D) an Alternate to the Planning & Zoning Commission for a term ending December 1, 2023, to fill the unexpired term of Elizabeth McGuire and postpones consideration of this motion until the Town Council's next regularly scheduled meeting. C. Resolution Appointing Claudia Bernstein (D) to the South Windsor Alliance for Families 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 Claudia Bernstein (D) to the South Windsor Alliance for Families for a term ending September 1, 2022, to fill an expired vacancy and postpones consideration of this motion until the Town Council's next regularly scheduled meeting. D. Resolution Appointing Tim Appleton (D) an Alternate to the Board of Assessment Appeals 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 Tim Appleton (D) an Alternate to the Board of Assessment Appeals for a term ending November 30, 2021, to fill the unexpired term of Gavin Zhu and postpones consideration of this motion until the Town Council's next regularly scheduled meeting. b. Second Reading (Councilor Lydecker) Motion to Approve Agenda Items 11.b.A. through 11.D.B. as a Second Reading on the Consent Agenda A. Resolution Appointing Bala Ramasamy (D) to the Water Pollution Control Authority BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby appoints Bala Ramasamy (D) to the Water Pollution Control Authority for a term ending November 30, 2023, to fill the unexpired term of Steven King, Jr. B. Resolution Appointing Deborah Cohen (D) an Alternate to the Historic District Commission BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby appoints Deborah Cohen (D) an Alternate to the Historic District Commission for a term ending November 30, 2021, to fill the unexpired term of Elizabeth Burgess. c. Miscellaneous None
Unfinished Business Discussion Item: Update on Laurel Street Traffic Study (requested by Deputy Mayor Pendleton) (Chief Kristian Lindstrom, Police Department to be present) (Previously discussed at the Town Council Regular Meeting on June 21, 2021)
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 June 7, 2021)
Discussion Item: Creation of an Arts Commission (requested by Councilor Evans) (Previously discussed at the Town Council Regular Meeting on June 7, 2021)
New Business Resolution Dissolving the Black Lives Matter Sub-Committee (Councilor Snvder) WHEREAS, on June 15, 2020, the South Windsor Town Council approved the establishment of a Black Lives Matter Sub-Committee; and WHEREAS, the Sub-Committee was charged with the following tasks: 1. Establish Community Conversation Events to discuss Social Justice and Racial Equity, and the Global Black Lives Matter Movement in South Windsor, keeping in mind appropriate guidelines during the COVID-19 pandemic; and 2. Draft a Statement of Support regarding the Black Lives Matter Movement in South Windsor; and 3. Promote and develop programs and initiatives to continue this effort; and WHEREAS, the Sub-Committee held community conversation events which discussed Social Justice and Racial Equity and the Global Black Lives Matter Movement in South Windsor; and WHEREAS, the Sub-Committee drafted a Statement of Support regarding the Black Lives Matter Movement in South Windsor, which was approved by the South Windsor Town Council on March 1, 2021; and WHEREAS, the Sub-Committee drafted an Ordinance creating a Social Justice and Racial Equity Commission, which was approved by the South Windsor Town Council on June 21, 2021. This is an initiative to continue the efforts started by the Black Lives Matter Sub-Committee; and WHEREAS, the Black Lives Matter Sub-Committee has completed all three tasks, and it is the Council's wish to dissolve this Sub-Committee NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby dissolves the Black Lives Matter Sub-Committee.
Resolution Referring the Lease of Space (approximately one acre) at the Burgess Road Public Works Campus to the South Windsor Planning & Zoning Commission Pursuant to Section 8-24 of the Connecticut General Statutes and Authorizing the Town Manager to Sign and Execute an Agreement with East Hartford Sand and Gravel (Councilor Lopez) WHEREAS, the Town of South Windsor purchased property located at 157 Burgess Road on April 9, 1955; and WHEREAS, the Town of South Windsor has received a proposal to lease approximately one acre of space at 157 Burgess Road for a period of two years; and WHEREAS, the Town of South Windsor received a request for proposal for the lease of approximately one acre in the amount of $6,000 per year, which East Hartford Sand and Gravel has agreed to pay contingent upon all municipal approvals; and WHEREAS, the lessee has presented preliminary plans for the use of this space as described, to screen topsoil-sand; and WHEREAS, any plan to lease municipal-owned property must first be submitted to the South Windsor Planning & Zoning Commission for a report pursuant to Section 8-24 of the Connecticut General Statutes NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that South Windsor Town Council hereby refers the lease of space (approximately one acre) at Burgess Road to the Planning & Zoning Commission for a report pursuant to Section 8-24 of the Connecticut General Statutes, and authorizes Town Manager Michael Maniscalco to sign and execute an agreement with East Hartford Sand and Gravel.
Resolution Approving an Amendment to the 2019/2020 through 2021/2022 Job Classification Schedule for Non-Bargaining Unit Employees (Councilor Maneelev) BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby authorizes Town Manager Michael Maniscalco to amend the 2019/2020 through 2021/2022 "Job Classification Schedule" for Non-Bargaining Unit Employees of the Town of South Windsor by eliminating positions of Human Services Specialist I (Grade 1), IT Technician I (Grade 1), Human Services Specialist II (Grade 2), IT Technician II (Grade 2), Assistant Assessor (Grade 3), Deputy Building Official (Grade 4), Deputy Fire Marshal (Grade 4), GIS Analyst (Grade 4), Environmental Health Specialist (Grade 4), Network Administrator/Project Leader (Grade 4), Project Engineer (Grade 5), Assistant Director of Finance (Grade 6), and Senior Environmental Planner (Grade 6); and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby authorizes Town Manager Michael Maniscalco to further amend the 2019/2020 through 2021/2022 "Job Classification Schedule" for Non-Bargaining Unit Employees of the Town of South Windsor by adding two (2) new Job Titles, those of Director of Facilities (Pay Grade 10) and Director of Health (Pay Grade 10).
Resolution Dissolving the Public Health & Safety Committee (Deputy Mayor Pendleton) WHEREAS, the Public Health & Safety Committee is a Standing Committee of the South Windsor Town Council; and WHEREAS, the purpose of this Committee is to study any issues identified by the Town Council, Town Manager, or Town Attorney of both public health and safety, and bring to the attention of the Council whatever measures the Committee believes necessary to improve our standards in both of these fields; also, to maintain liaison between the Board of Education, the Planning and Zoning Commission, the Town Manager, the Water Pollution Control Authority, the Volunteer Fire Department, the Ambulance Service Provider for the Town, and the Council; and WHEREAS, the establishment of this Committee cannot be identified; and WHEREAS, the Committee has not met in many years, and it is felt that the purpose of this Committee is no longer required due to the purpose of the Committee being obsolete NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby dissolves the Public Health & Safety Committee.
Discussion Item: Process for Appointing Members to the Social Justice and Racial Equity Commission (requested by Mayor Paterna)
Discussion Item: Recommendations to Enhance Transparency and Communications in South Windsor Town Government (requested by Councilor Evans and Deputy Mayor Pendleton)
Discussion Item: Proposed Revisions to the Town Council Rules & Procedures (requested by the Town Council Rules & Procedures Committee)
Additional Item
Public Input
Communications from Council
17. Executive Session A. To discuss the possible purchase of real estate for the Town pursuant to Connecticut General Statutes §1-210 (b)(7) (Griffin Road). 18. Adjournment
Jul 06, 2021 Council Meetings
1. Call Meeting to Order 2. Pledge of Allegiance 3. Roll Call
Mayor's Remarks
Adoption of Agenda (Councilor Maneelev)
Communications and Reports from Town Manager
Public Input
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 Meeting: Special Meeting Minutes of June 17, 2021. (Councilor King) BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby approves the Minutes of the following Town Council Meeting: Regular Meeting Minutes of June 21. 2021.
Communications from Liaisons, Officers, and Boards Directly Responsible to Council
[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.] (Councilor Koboski) Motion to Approve Agenda Items 11 .a.A. as a First Reading on the Consent Agenda 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. a. First Reading (Continued) A. Resolution Reappointing Matthew Streeter (R) to the Cable Advisory Board 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 reappoints Matthew Streeter (R) to the Cable Advisory Board for a term ending June 30, 2023, and postpones consideration of this motion until the Town Council's next regularly scheduled meeting. (Councilor Evans) Motion to Approve Agenda Items 11.a.B. through H.a.D. as a First Reading on the Consent Agenda B. Resolution Appointing Alan Cavagnaro (D) an Alternate to the Planning & Zoning 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 Alan Cavagnaro (D) an Alternate to the Planning & Zoning Commission for a term ending December 1, 2023, to fill the unexpired term of Elizabeth McGuire and postpones consideration of this motion until the Town Council's next regularly scheduled meeting. C. Resolution Appointing Claudia Bernstein (D) to the South Windsor Alliance for Families 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 Claudia Bernstein (D) to the South Windsor Alliance for Families for a term ending September 1, 2022, to fill an expired vacancy and postpones consideration of this motion until the Town Council's next regularly scheduled meeting. D. Resolution Appointing Tim Appleton (D) an Alternate to the Board of Assessment Appeals 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 Tim Appleton (D) an Alternate to the Board of Assessment Appeals for a term ending November 30, 2021, to fill the unexpired term of Gavin Zhu and postpones consideration of this motion until the Town Council's next regularly scheduled meeting. b. Second Reading (Councilor Lydecker) Motion to Approve Agenda Items 11.b.A. through 11.D.B. as a Second Reading on the Consent Agenda A. Resolution Appointing Bala Ramasamy (D) to the Water Pollution Control Authority BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby appoints Bala Ramasamy (D) to the Water Pollution Control Authority for a term ending November 30, 2023, to fill the unexpired term of Steven King, Jr. B. Resolution Appointing Deborah Cohen (D) an Alternate to the Historic District Commission BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby appoints Deborah Cohen (D) an Alternate to the Historic District Commission for a term ending November 30, 2021, to fill the unexpired term of Elizabeth Burgess. c. Miscellaneous None
Unfinished Business Discussion Item: Update on Laurel Street Traffic Study (requested by Deputy Mayor Pendleton) (Chief Kristian Lindstrom, Police Department to be present) (Previously discussed at the Town Council Regular Meeting on June 21, 2021)
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 June 7, 2021)
Discussion Item: Creation of an Arts Commission (requested by Councilor Evans) (Previously discussed at the Town Council Regular Meeting on June 7, 2021)
New Business Resolution Dissolving the Black Lives Matter Sub-Committee (Councilor Snvder) WHEREAS, on June 15, 2020, the South Windsor Town Council approved the establishment of a Black Lives Matter Sub-Committee; and WHEREAS, the Sub-Committee was charged with the following tasks: 1. Establish Community Conversation Events to discuss Social Justice and Racial Equity, and the Global Black Lives Matter Movement in South Windsor, keeping in mind appropriate guidelines during the COVID-19 pandemic; and 2. Draft a Statement of Support regarding the Black Lives Matter Movement in South Windsor; and 3. Promote and develop programs and initiatives to continue this effort; and WHEREAS, the Sub-Committee held community conversation events which discussed Social Justice and Racial Equity and the Global Black Lives Matter Movement in South Windsor; and WHEREAS, the Sub-Committee drafted a Statement of Support regarding the Black Lives Matter Movement in South Windsor, which was approved by the South Windsor Town Council on March 1, 2021; and WHEREAS, the Sub-Committee drafted an Ordinance creating a Social Justice and Racial Equity Commission, which was approved by the South Windsor Town Council on June 21, 2021. This is an initiative to continue the efforts started by the Black Lives Matter Sub-Committee; and WHEREAS, the Black Lives Matter Sub-Committee has completed all three tasks, and it is the Council's wish to dissolve this Sub-Committee NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby dissolves the Black Lives Matter Sub-Committee.
Resolution Referring the Lease of Space (approximately one acre) at the Burgess Road Public Works Campus to the South Windsor Planning & Zoning Commission Pursuant to Section 8-24 of the Connecticut General Statutes and Authorizing the Town Manager to Sign and Execute an Agreement with East Hartford Sand and Gravel (Councilor Lopez) WHEREAS, the Town of South Windsor purchased property located at 157 Burgess Road on April 9, 1955; and WHEREAS, the Town of South Windsor has received a proposal to lease approximately one acre of space at 157 Burgess Road for a period of two years; and WHEREAS, the Town of South Windsor received a request for proposal for the lease of approximately one acre in the amount of $6,000 per year, which East Hartford Sand and Gravel has agreed to pay contingent upon all municipal approvals; and WHEREAS, the lessee has presented preliminary plans for the use of this space as described, to screen topsoil-sand; and WHEREAS, any plan to lease municipal-owned property must first be submitted to the South Windsor Planning & Zoning Commission for a report pursuant to Section 8-24 of the Connecticut General Statutes NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that South Windsor Town Council hereby refers the lease of space (approximately one acre) at Burgess Road to the Planning & Zoning Commission for a report pursuant to Section 8-24 of the Connecticut General Statutes, and authorizes Town Manager Michael Maniscalco to sign and execute an agreement with East Hartford Sand and Gravel.
Resolution Approving an Amendment to the 2019/2020 through 2021/2022 Job Classification Schedule for Non-Bargaining Unit Employees (Councilor Maneelev) BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby authorizes Town Manager Michael Maniscalco to amend the 2019/2020 through 2021/2022 "Job Classification Schedule" for Non-Bargaining Unit Employees of the Town of South Windsor by eliminating positions of Human Services Specialist I (Grade 1), IT Technician I (Grade 1), Human Services Specialist II (Grade 2), IT Technician II (Grade 2), Assistant Assessor (Grade 3), Deputy Building Official (Grade 4), Deputy Fire Marshal (Grade 4), GIS Analyst (Grade 4), Environmental Health Specialist (Grade 4), Network Administrator/Project Leader (Grade 4), Project Engineer (Grade 5), Assistant Director of Finance (Grade 6), and Senior Environmental Planner (Grade 6); and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby authorizes Town Manager Michael Maniscalco to further amend the 2019/2020 through 2021/2022 "Job Classification Schedule" for Non-Bargaining Unit Employees of the Town of South Windsor by adding two (2) new Job Titles, those of Director of Facilities (Pay Grade 10) and Director of Health (Pay Grade 10).
Resolution Dissolving the Public Health & Safety Committee (Deputy Mayor Pendleton) WHEREAS, the Public Health & Safety Committee is a Standing Committee of the South Windsor Town Council; and WHEREAS, the purpose of this Committee is to study any issues identified by the Town Council, Town Manager, or Town Attorney of both public health and safety, and bring to the attention of the Council whatever measures the Committee believes necessary to improve our standards in both of these fields; also, to maintain liaison between the Board of Education, the Planning and Zoning Commission, the Town Manager, the Water Pollution Control Authority, the Volunteer Fire Department, the Ambulance Service Provider for the Town, and the Council; and WHEREAS, the establishment of this Committee cannot be identified; and WHEREAS, the Committee has not met in many years, and it is felt that the purpose of this Committee is no longer required due to the purpose of the Committee being obsolete NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby dissolves the Public Health & Safety Committee.
Discussion Item: Process for Appointing Members to the Social Justice and Racial Equity Commission (requested by Mayor Paterna)
Discussion Item: Recommendations to Enhance Transparency and Communications in South Windsor Town Government (requested by Councilor Evans and Deputy Mayor Pendleton)
Discussion Item: Proposed Revisions to the Town Council Rules & Procedures (requested by the Town Council Rules & Procedures Committee)
Additional Item
Public Input
Communications from Council
17. Executive Session A. To discuss the possible purchase of real estate for the Town pursuant to Connecticut General Statutes §1-210 (b)(7) (Griffin Road). 18. Adjournment