1. Call Meeting to Order 2. Pledge of Allegiance 3. Roll Call
After Roll Call is complete, the Town Council will present certificates to the 2021 South Windsor Patriotic Commission's Essay Contest Winners, present certificates to the Girls U12 Travel Soccer Team for winning the Connecticut Cup State Championship, and a picture of former Mayor Andrew Paterna will be placed on the wall in the Council Chambers.
Mayor's Remarks
Adoption of Agenda (Councilor Gamble)
Communications and Reports from Town Manager Presentation on Winter Preparation & Safety by Vincent Stetson, Director of Public Works & Scott Cunningham, Fire Inspector/Emergency Management Coordinator
Adoption of Minutes of Previous Meetings (Councilor Lopez) BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby approves the Minutes of the following Town Council Meeting: Organizational Meeting Minutes of November 15,2021.
Communications from Liaisons, Officers, and Boards Directly Responsible to Council
Reports from Committees
Resolution Accepting the Resignation of Kenneth Lewis (D) from the Patriotic Commission (Councilor Lydecker) BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby accepts with regret the resignation of Kenneth Lewis (D) from the Patriotic Commission effective November 2, 2021; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council extends its thanks to Kenneth Lewis for the time he has dedicated to serving his community by his membership on the Patriotic Commission.
Resolution Accepting the Resignation of John Pelkey (D) an Alternate from the Parks and Recreation Commission (Councilor Paterna) BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby accepts with regret the resignation of John Pelkey (D) an Alternate from the Parks and Recreation Commission effective November 28, 2021; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council extends its thanks to John Pelkey for the time he has dedicated to serving his community by his membership as an Alternate on the Parks and Recreation Commission.
Consent Agenda [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 Kozikowski) Motion to Approve Agenda Items 11.a.A through H.a.H. as a First Reading on the Consent Agenda a. First Reading A. Resolution Reappointing Joseph Botti (R) to the Water Pollution Control Authority 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 Joseph Botti (R) to the Water Pollution Control Authority for a term ending November 30, 2021, and postpones consideration of this motion until the Town Council's next regularly scheduled meeting. B. Resolution Reappointing Veronica Nowak (R) to the Housing Authority 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 Veronica Nowak (R) to the Housing Authority for a term ending November 30, 2026, and postpones consideration of this motion until the Town Council's next regularly scheduled meeting. C. Resolution Appointing Corrine Bordua (R) to the Public Building 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 Corrine Bordua (R) to the Public Building Commission for a term ending November 30, 2025, to fill the expired term of Adam Wood and postpones consideration of this motion until the Town Council's next regularly scheduled meeting. 2 AGENDA Regular Meeting - Town Council Monday, December 6, 2021 11. Consent Agenda (Continued) a. First Reading (Continued) D. Resolution Appointing Daniel Edwards (R) to the Blighted Property Appeals 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 appoints Daniel Edwards (R) to the Blighted Property Appeals Board for a term ending November 30, 2024 to fill the expired term of James Ainsworth and postpones consideration of this motion until the Town Council's next regularly scheduled meeting. E. Resolution Appointing Justin Bordua (R) to the South Windsor Agricultural Land Preservation Advisory 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 Justin Bordua (R) to the South Windsor Agricultural Land Preservation Advisory Commission for a term ending November 30, 2022 to fill the unexpired term of Elizabeth Warren and postpones consideration of this motion until the Town Council's next regularly scheduled meeting. F. Resolution Appointing Dan Katzbek (R) to the Inland Wetlands Agency/Conservation 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 Dan Katzbek (R) to the Inland Wetlands Agency/Conservation Commission for a term ending December 1, 2025, to fill the expired term of Elizabeth Warren and postpones consideration of this motion until the Town Council's next regularly scheduled meeting. G. Resolution Appointing Stephanie Weintraub (R) to the Public Building 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 Stephanie Weintraub (R) to the Public Building Commission for a term ending November 30, 2025 to fill the expired term of Adam Wood and postpones consideration of this motion until the Town Council's next regularly scheduled meeting. 3 AGENDA Regular Meeting - Town Council Monday, December 6, 2021 11. Consent Agenda (Continued) a. First Reading (Continued) H. Resolution Approving a Mayoral Appointment of Jamie Gamble (R) to the Connecticut Water Customer Advisory Council and Postponing Consideration of the Motion until the Town Council's Next Regularly Scheduled Meeting Resolution Approving a Mayoral Appointment of Jamie Gamble (R) to the Connecticut Water Customer Advisory Council for a term ending November 13, 2023, and Postponing Consideration of the Motion until the Town Council's Next Regularly Scheduled Meeting. (Deputy Mayor King) Motion to Approve Agenda Items 11.a.I. through 11.a.O. as a First Reading on the Consent Agenda I. Resolution Reappointing Mary Justine Hockenberry (D) to the Human Relations Commission and Postpones Consideration of this Motion until the Town Council's Next Regularly Scheduled Meeting BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby reappoints Mary Justine Hockenberry (D) to the Human Relations Commission for a term ending November 30, 2024 and postpones consideration of this motion until the Town Council's next regularly scheduled meeting. J. Resolution Appointing Srinivasi Chalikonda (D) an Alternate to the Parks and Recreation 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 Srinivasi Chalikonda (D) an Alternate to the Parks and Recreation Commission for a term ending December 31, 2021, to fill the unexpired term of John Pelkey and postpones consideration of this motion until the Town Council's next regularly scheduled meeting. 4 AGENDA Regular Meeting - Town Council Monday, December 6, 2021 11. Consent Agenda (Continued) a. First Reading (Continued) K. Resolution Appointing Will Coursey (D) a Full Member to the Patriotic 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 Will Coursey (D) a Full Member to the Patriotic Commission for a term ending December 31, 2021 to fill the unexpired term of Kenneth Lewis and postpones consideration of this motion until the Town Council's next regularly scheduled meeting. L. Resolution Appointing Margaret Glover (D) an Alternate to the Patriotic 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 Margaret Glover (D) an Alternate to the Patriotic Commission for a term ending December 31, 2023 to fill the unexpired term of Will Coursey and postpones consideration of this motion until the Town Council's next regularly scheduled meeting. M. Resolution Appointing Kristen Greenier (D) to the South Windsor Arts 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 Kristen Greenier (D) to the South Windsor Arts Commission for a term ending December 31, 2023, and postpones consideration of this motion until the Town Council's next regularly scheduled meeting. N. Resolution Reappointing Ritu Goel (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 reappoints Ritu Goel (D) to the South Windsor Alliance for Families for a term ending September 1, 2023, and postpones consideration of this motion until the Town Council's next regularly scheduled meeting. 5 AGENDA Regular Meeting - Town Council Monday, December 6, 2021 11. Consent Agenda (Continued) a. First Reading (Continued) O. Resolution Appointing Atif Quarishi (D) an Alternate to the Planning and 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 Atif Quarishi (D) an Alternate to the Planning and Zoning Commission for a term ending December 1, 2023 to fill the expired term of Alan Cavagnaro and postpones consideration of this motion until the Town Council's next regularly scheduled meeting. (Councilor Paterna) Motion to Approve Agenda Items 11.b.A through 11.b.V. as a Second Reading on the Consent Agenda b. Second Reading A. Resolution Reappointing Arthur Jennings (D) to the Inland Wetlands Agency/Conservation Commission BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby reappoints Arthur Jennings (D) to the Inland Wetlands Agency/Conservation Commission for a term ending December 1, 2025. B. Resolution Reappointing Paul Bernstein (D) an Alternate to the Planning & Zoning Commission BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby reappoints Paul Bernstein (D) an Alternate to the Planning & Zoning Commission for a term ending December 1, 2025. C. Resolution Appointing Cile Decker (D) to the Arts Commission BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby appoints Cile Decker (D) to the Arts Commission for a term ending December 1, 2023. 6 AGENDA Regular Meeting - Town Council Monday, December 6, 2021 11. Consent Agenda (Continued) b. Second Reading (Continued) D. Resolution Reappointing Steven Carty (D) to the Zoning Board of Appeals BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby reappoints Steven Carty (D) to the Zoning Board of Appeals for a term ending November 30, 2025. E. Resolution Reappointing James Kupchunos (D) to the Zoning Board of Appeals BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby reappoints James Kupchunos (D) to the Zoning Board of Appeals for a term ending November 30, 2025. F. Resolution Reappointing David Basile (D) an Alternate to the Zoning Board of Appeals BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby reappoints David Basile (D) an Alternate to the Zoning Board of Appeals for a term ending November 30, 2025. G. Resolution Reappointing Cathy Gallagher (D) to the Library Board BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby reappoints Cathy Gallagher (D) to the Library Board for a term ending November 30, 2025. H. Resolution Reappointing Kathleen-Mary Sharos (D) to the Library Board BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby reappoints Kathleen-Mary Sharos (D) to the Library Board for a term ending November 30, 2025. 7 AGENDA Regular Meeting - Town Council Monday, December 6, 2021 11. Consent Agenda (Continued) b. Second Reading (Continued) I. Resolution Reappointing Anitha Elango (D) to the Human Relations Commission BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby reappoints Anitha Elango (D) to the Human Relations Commission for a term ending November 30, 2024. J. Resolution Reappointing Sandra Jeski (D) to the Demolition Delay Committee BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby reappoints Sandra Jeski (D) to the Demolition Delay Committee for a term ending December 31, 2022. K. Resolution Reappointing Karen Wagner (D) to the Mass Transit and Highway Advisory Commission BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby reappoints Karen Wagner (D) to the Mass Transit and Highway Advisory Commission for a term ending November 30, 2025. L. Resolution Reappointing Kathy Hale (D) to the Mass Transit and Highway Advisory Commission BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby reappoints Kathy Hale (D) to the Mass Transit and Highway Advisory Commission for a term ending November 30, 2025. M. Resolution Reappointing Edward O'Connell (D) to the Public Building Commission BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby reappoints Edward O'Connell (D) to the Public Building Commission for a term ending November 30, 2025. 8 AGENDA Regular Meeting - Town Council Monday, December 6, 2021 11. Consent Agenda (Continued) b. Second Reading (Continued) N. Resolution Reappointing James Kupchunos (D) to the Blighted Property Appeals Board BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby reappoints James Kupchunos (D) to the Blighted Property Appeals Board for a term ending November 30, 2024. O. Resolution Reappointing Carol Fletterick (D) to the Water Pollution Control Authority BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby reappoints Carol Fletterick (D) to the Water Pollution Control Authority for a term ending November 30, 2025. P. Resolution Reappointing Linda Jeski (D) to the Board of Assessment Appeals BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby reappoints Linda Jeski (D) to the Board of Assessment Appeals for a term ending November 30, 2025. Q. Resolution Reappointing Tim Appleton (D) an Alternate to the Board of Assessment Appeals BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby reappoints Tim Appleton (D) an Alternate to the Board of Assessment Appeals for a term ending November 30, 2025. R. Resolution Reappointing David Marsh (D) to the Economic Development Commission BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby reappoints David Marsh (D) to the Economic Development Commission for a term ending November 30, 2025. 9 AGENDA Regular Meeting - Town Council Monday, December 6, 2021 11. Consent Agenda (Continued) b. Second Reading (Continued) S. Resolution Reappointing Joseph Kennedy (D) to the Economic Development Commission BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby reappoints Joseph Kennedy (D) to the Economic Development Commission for a term ending November 30, 2025. T. Resolution Reappointing James Murray (D) to the Economic Development Commission BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby reappoints James Murray (D) to the Economic Development Commission for a term ending November 30, 2025. U. Resolution Reappointing Victor Dorobantu (D) an Alternate to the Economic Development Commission BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby reappoints Victor Dorobantu (D) an Alternate to the Economic Development Commission for a term ending November 30, 2025. V. Resolution Reappointing Deborah Cohen (D) an Alternate to the Historic District Commission BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby reappoints Deborah Cohen (D) an Alternate to the Historic District Commission for a term ending November 30, 2026. (Councilor Koboski) Motion to Approve Agenda Items 11 .b.W through 11 .b.DD. as a Second Reading on the Consent Agenda W. Resolution Reappointing Paul Burnham (R)to the Economic Development Commission BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby reappoints Paul Burnham (R) to the Economic Development Commission for a term ending November 30, 2025. 10 AGENDA Regular Meeting - Town Council Monday, December 6, 2021 11. Consent Agenda (Continued) b. Second Reading (Continued) X. Resolution Reappointing Christine Shaher (R) to the Human Relations Commission BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby reappoints Christine Shaher (R) to the Human Relations Commission for a term ending November 30, 2024. Y. Resolution Reappointing Katherine Chiappetta (R) to the Library Board BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby reappoints Katherine Chiappetta (R) to the Library Board for a term ending November 30, 2025. Z. Resolution Reappointing Terry Hart (R) to the Mass Transit and Highway Advisory Commission BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby reappoints Terry Hart (R) to the Mass Transit and Highway Advisory Commission for a term ending November 30, 2025. AA. Resolution Reappointing Kathleen Daugherty (R) to the Personnel Board of Appeals BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby reappoints Kathleen Daugherty (R) to the Personnel Board of Appeals for a term ending November 30, 2024. BB. Resolution Reappointing Janet Wade-Utay (U) to the Historic District Commission BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby reappoints Janet Wade-Utay (U) to the Historic District Commission for a term ending November 30, 2026. CC. Resolution Appointing Miguel Proano (R) to the Park and Recreation Commission BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby appoints Miguel Proano (R) to the Park and Recreation Commission for a term ending December 31, 2024. 11 AGENDA Regular Meeting - Town Council Monday, December 6, 2021 11. Consent Agenda (Continued) b. Second Reading (Continued) DD. Resolution Appointing Nancy Walsh (U) to the Social Justice and Racial Equity Commission BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby appoints Nancy Walsh (U) to the Social Justice and Racial Equity Commission for a term ending November 30, 2023. c. Miscellaneous None
Resolution Creating a Park and Recreation Facility Planning and Implementation Committee (Councilor Evans) WHEREAS, the Town of South Windsor operates a robust Parks and Recreation program that includes children, teens, adults, and seniors; and WHEREAS, since July 2017, the South Windsor Parks and Recreation Department has been housed at Wapping School; and WHEREAS, the Town of South Windsor invested $1,341,277.90 into the upgrade, maintenance, and operation of Wapping School in order to operate its programs; and WHEREAS, Wapping School is still under the control of the South Windsor Board of Education; and WHEREAS, the Town of South Windsor has seen a significant increase in the student population; and WHEREAS, the Board of Education has notified the Town that they will need Wapping School for educational purposes to meet the needs of the increased student population by July 1, 2023; and WHEREAS, the Town of South Windsor needs of a permanent home for the Parks and Recreation Department NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby creates a Park and Recreation Facility Planning and Implementation Committee with the express purpose to: 1. Identify the needs of the South Windsor Parks and Recreation Department and the recreational needs of the South Windsor community. 2. Identify and vet locations for the South Windsor Parks and Recreation Department based on the following criteria: a. Meeting Department programing needs. b. Space for growth and meeting the needs of the community today and tomorrow. c. Accessibility to all residents. d. Cost effectiveness. 3. Propose the chosen solution to the Town Council for a referendum. 4. Educate and advocate for the proposed Facility solution and for resources to implement the plan. 5. Lead the building and implementation of the plan if it is approved. 6. The Committee shall be absolved at the completion of a proposed project or the failure of a referendum to allocate resources for a proposed project; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Committee shall consist of 7 voting members with no more than a bare majority being from one single political party. One member shall also be a member on the Public Building Commission and bring experience in design and building of public facilities; one member shall be from the Parks and Recreation Commission who will bring an understanding and knowledge of the community's recreational needs; 5 members shall be voting members of the community and must have experience in planning, building, architecture, design, and recreation; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a member of the Town Council from the majority party and minority party shall be ex officio members with the right to speak at meetings but not vote. The Town Manager and/or his designee shall also be ex officio members with the right to speak at meetings but not vote.
Communications and Reports from Town Manager Presentation on Winter Preparation & Safety by Vincent Stetson, Director of Public Works & Scott Cunningham, Fire Inspector/Emergency Management Coordinator
Discussion Item: South Windsor Illicit Discharge Ordinance (requested by Town Manager Michael Maniscalco-Vincent Stetson, Director of Public Works to be present to answer questions.)
Resolution Waiving the Competitive Bid Process with Axon Enterprise, Inc. (Councilor Gamble) WHEREAS, the Town of South Windsor Police Department's current body worn camera program has existed for approximately six years and functioned remarkably well with very few issues or obstacles. The maintenance of this program is being executed under an existing contract with Axon Enterprise, Inc.; and WHEREAS, by July 1, 2022, the police department's body camera program must be expanded to be compliant with the State of Connecticut Police Accountability Act; and WHEREAS, the existing contract addresses the need for Cameras, Data Storage, Charging Docks, Licensing, and Evidence Management Software. In order to be compliant with the Accountability Act, the numbers of these items must also be increased; and WHEREAS, a co-written contract with Axon Enterprise, Inc. executed in parallel with the existing contract would allow for the seamless expansion of this program without the need for, or risk of, introducing new incompatible hardware, software, or infrastructure; and WHEREAS, a recently obtained quote from Axon Enterprise, Inc. would satisfy the requirements and timeline of the Police Accountability Act and fall within the existing budget for this project, it is believed that it would be in the Town's best interest to waive competitive bidding for this project and co-write a contract with Axon Enterprise, Inc. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby waives the competitive bidding process for this project. WHEREAS, the Town wishes to enter into a Lease and Escrow Agreement with Key Government Finance as the Lessor and Escrow Agent, 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 Key Government Solutions ("Lessor") ("Escrow Agent") for the lease/purchase of four vehicles.
Resolution Designating the South Windsor Board of Education as the Building Committee for the Roof Replacement at Timothy Edwards Middle School (Councilor Lvdecker) WHEREAS, the South Windsor Town Council authorized the South Windsor Board of Education to apply to the Commissioner of Administrative Services and to accept or reject a grant for the Roof Replacement at the Timothy Edwards Middle School NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Board of Education is hereby established as the building committee with regard to the Roof Replacement at the Timothy Edwards Middle School; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby authorizes at least the preparation of schematic drawings and outline specifications for the Roof Replacement at the Timothy Edwards Middle School.
Resolution Setting a Time and Place for a Public Hearing to Receive Citizen input on the Transfer of $140,000 in FEMA Storm Isaias Reimbursement Monies to Three Emergency Management Projects (Councilor Lopez) BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby sets Monday, December 20, 2021, at 8:00 p.m., in the Council Chambers of the South Windsor Town Hall, 1540 Sullivan Avenue, South Windsor, Connecticut, as the time and place for a Public Hearing to receive citizen input on the transfer of $140,000 in FEMA Storm Isaias Reimbursement monies to three Emergency Management Projects.
Resolution Approving the Town Council Meeting Schedule for 2022 (Councilor Koboski) BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby approves the Town Council Meeting Schedule for 2022.
Resolution Adopting a Budget Policy Statement for the Fiscal Year 2022/2023 Budget (Councilor Paterna) WHEREAS, the South Windsor Town Council, in preparation for the upcoming Budge, would like to establish a Budget Policy Statement; 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 2022/2023 Budget.
Discussion Item: Amendments to Ordinance #141 - Agricultural Land Preservation Advisory Commission
Resolution Setting a Time and Place for a Public Hearing to Receive Citizen Input on Amendments to Ordinance #141 - Agricultural Land Preservation Advisory Commission (Deputy Mayor King) BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby sets Monday, December 20, 2021, at 8:15 p.m., in the Council Chambers of the South Windsor Town Hall, 1540 Sullivan Avenue, South Windsor, Connecticut, as the time and place for a Public Hearing to receive citizen input on Amendments to Ordinance #141 -Agricultural Land Preservation Advisory Commission
Discussion Item: The Creation of a Temporary Committee to Establish Rules and Procedures to Handle Ethic Complaints (requested by Councilor Lydecker)
Resolution Accepting the Resignation of Jamie Gamble (R) from the Blighted Property Board of Appeals (Councilor Kozikowski) BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby accepts with regret the resignation of Jamie Gamble (R) from the Blighted Property Board of Appeals effective immediately; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council extends its thanks to Jamie Gamble for the time he has dedicated to serving his community by his membership on the Blight Property Board of Appeals.
Resolution Accepting the Resignation of Megan Powell (R) an Alternate from the Historic District Commission (Councilor Gamble) BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby accepts with regret the resignation of Megan Powell (R) an Alternate from the Historic District Commission effective November 23, 2021; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council extends its thanks to Megan Powell for the time she has dedicated to serving her community by her membership as an Alternate on the Historic District Commission.
Public Input for Any Matter
17. Executive Session A. To Discuss Possible Purchase of Development Rights for the Town (Raymond and Birden Property), pursuant to Connecticut General Statutes §1-200(6)(D). B. Negotiations for Collective Bargaining Unions (South Windsor Police Union Nutmeg Independent Public Safety Employees Union (NIPSEU)) & (South Windsor Non-Supervisor Professional Employees Union, An Affiliate of the Nutmeg Independent Public Safety Employees Union (NIPSEU)), pursuant to Connecticut General Statutes §1-200(b)(9) and §1-200(6)(E). 18. Adjournment
Dec 06, 2021 Council Meetings
1. Call Meeting to Order 2. Pledge of Allegiance 3. Roll Call
After Roll Call is complete, the Town Council will present certificates to the 2021 South Windsor Patriotic Commission's Essay Contest Winners, present certificates to the Girls U12 Travel Soccer Team for winning the Connecticut Cup State Championship, and a picture of former Mayor Andrew Paterna will be placed on the wall in the Council Chambers.
Mayor's Remarks
Adoption of Agenda (Councilor Gamble)
Communications and Reports from Town Manager Presentation on Winter Preparation & Safety by Vincent Stetson, Director of Public Works & Scott Cunningham, Fire Inspector/Emergency Management Coordinator
Adoption of Minutes of Previous Meetings (Councilor Lopez) BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby approves the Minutes of the following Town Council Meeting: Organizational Meeting Minutes of November 15,2021.
Communications from Liaisons, Officers, and Boards Directly Responsible to Council
Reports from Committees
Resolution Accepting the Resignation of Kenneth Lewis (D) from the Patriotic Commission (Councilor Lydecker) BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby accepts with regret the resignation of Kenneth Lewis (D) from the Patriotic Commission effective November 2, 2021; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council extends its thanks to Kenneth Lewis for the time he has dedicated to serving his community by his membership on the Patriotic Commission.
Resolution Accepting the Resignation of John Pelkey (D) an Alternate from the Parks and Recreation Commission (Councilor Paterna) BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby accepts with regret the resignation of John Pelkey (D) an Alternate from the Parks and Recreation Commission effective November 28, 2021; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council extends its thanks to John Pelkey for the time he has dedicated to serving his community by his membership as an Alternate on the Parks and Recreation Commission.
Consent Agenda [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 Kozikowski) Motion to Approve Agenda Items 11.a.A through H.a.H. as a First Reading on the Consent Agenda a. First Reading A. Resolution Reappointing Joseph Botti (R) to the Water Pollution Control Authority 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 Joseph Botti (R) to the Water Pollution Control Authority for a term ending November 30, 2021, and postpones consideration of this motion until the Town Council's next regularly scheduled meeting. B. Resolution Reappointing Veronica Nowak (R) to the Housing Authority 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 Veronica Nowak (R) to the Housing Authority for a term ending November 30, 2026, and postpones consideration of this motion until the Town Council's next regularly scheduled meeting. C. Resolution Appointing Corrine Bordua (R) to the Public Building 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 Corrine Bordua (R) to the Public Building Commission for a term ending November 30, 2025, to fill the expired term of Adam Wood and postpones consideration of this motion until the Town Council's next regularly scheduled meeting. 2 AGENDA Regular Meeting - Town Council Monday, December 6, 2021 11. Consent Agenda (Continued) a. First Reading (Continued) D. Resolution Appointing Daniel Edwards (R) to the Blighted Property Appeals 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 appoints Daniel Edwards (R) to the Blighted Property Appeals Board for a term ending November 30, 2024 to fill the expired term of James Ainsworth and postpones consideration of this motion until the Town Council's next regularly scheduled meeting. E. Resolution Appointing Justin Bordua (R) to the South Windsor Agricultural Land Preservation Advisory 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 Justin Bordua (R) to the South Windsor Agricultural Land Preservation Advisory Commission for a term ending November 30, 2022 to fill the unexpired term of Elizabeth Warren and postpones consideration of this motion until the Town Council's next regularly scheduled meeting. F. Resolution Appointing Dan Katzbek (R) to the Inland Wetlands Agency/Conservation 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 Dan Katzbek (R) to the Inland Wetlands Agency/Conservation Commission for a term ending December 1, 2025, to fill the expired term of Elizabeth Warren and postpones consideration of this motion until the Town Council's next regularly scheduled meeting. G. Resolution Appointing Stephanie Weintraub (R) to the Public Building 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 Stephanie Weintraub (R) to the Public Building Commission for a term ending November 30, 2025 to fill the expired term of Adam Wood and postpones consideration of this motion until the Town Council's next regularly scheduled meeting. 3 AGENDA Regular Meeting - Town Council Monday, December 6, 2021 11. Consent Agenda (Continued) a. First Reading (Continued) H. Resolution Approving a Mayoral Appointment of Jamie Gamble (R) to the Connecticut Water Customer Advisory Council and Postponing Consideration of the Motion until the Town Council's Next Regularly Scheduled Meeting Resolution Approving a Mayoral Appointment of Jamie Gamble (R) to the Connecticut Water Customer Advisory Council for a term ending November 13, 2023, and Postponing Consideration of the Motion until the Town Council's Next Regularly Scheduled Meeting. (Deputy Mayor King) Motion to Approve Agenda Items 11.a.I. through 11.a.O. as a First Reading on the Consent Agenda I. Resolution Reappointing Mary Justine Hockenberry (D) to the Human Relations Commission and Postpones Consideration of this Motion until the Town Council's Next Regularly Scheduled Meeting BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby reappoints Mary Justine Hockenberry (D) to the Human Relations Commission for a term ending November 30, 2024 and postpones consideration of this motion until the Town Council's next regularly scheduled meeting. J. Resolution Appointing Srinivasi Chalikonda (D) an Alternate to the Parks and Recreation 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 Srinivasi Chalikonda (D) an Alternate to the Parks and Recreation Commission for a term ending December 31, 2021, to fill the unexpired term of John Pelkey and postpones consideration of this motion until the Town Council's next regularly scheduled meeting. 4 AGENDA Regular Meeting - Town Council Monday, December 6, 2021 11. Consent Agenda (Continued) a. First Reading (Continued) K. Resolution Appointing Will Coursey (D) a Full Member to the Patriotic 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 Will Coursey (D) a Full Member to the Patriotic Commission for a term ending December 31, 2021 to fill the unexpired term of Kenneth Lewis and postpones consideration of this motion until the Town Council's next regularly scheduled meeting. L. Resolution Appointing Margaret Glover (D) an Alternate to the Patriotic 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 Margaret Glover (D) an Alternate to the Patriotic Commission for a term ending December 31, 2023 to fill the unexpired term of Will Coursey and postpones consideration of this motion until the Town Council's next regularly scheduled meeting. M. Resolution Appointing Kristen Greenier (D) to the South Windsor Arts 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 Kristen Greenier (D) to the South Windsor Arts Commission for a term ending December 31, 2023, and postpones consideration of this motion until the Town Council's next regularly scheduled meeting. N. Resolution Reappointing Ritu Goel (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 reappoints Ritu Goel (D) to the South Windsor Alliance for Families for a term ending September 1, 2023, and postpones consideration of this motion until the Town Council's next regularly scheduled meeting. 5 AGENDA Regular Meeting - Town Council Monday, December 6, 2021 11. Consent Agenda (Continued) a. First Reading (Continued) O. Resolution Appointing Atif Quarishi (D) an Alternate to the Planning and 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 Atif Quarishi (D) an Alternate to the Planning and Zoning Commission for a term ending December 1, 2023 to fill the expired term of Alan Cavagnaro and postpones consideration of this motion until the Town Council's next regularly scheduled meeting. (Councilor Paterna) Motion to Approve Agenda Items 11.b.A through 11.b.V. as a Second Reading on the Consent Agenda b. Second Reading A. Resolution Reappointing Arthur Jennings (D) to the Inland Wetlands Agency/Conservation Commission BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby reappoints Arthur Jennings (D) to the Inland Wetlands Agency/Conservation Commission for a term ending December 1, 2025. B. Resolution Reappointing Paul Bernstein (D) an Alternate to the Planning & Zoning Commission BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby reappoints Paul Bernstein (D) an Alternate to the Planning & Zoning Commission for a term ending December 1, 2025. C. Resolution Appointing Cile Decker (D) to the Arts Commission BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby appoints Cile Decker (D) to the Arts Commission for a term ending December 1, 2023. 6 AGENDA Regular Meeting - Town Council Monday, December 6, 2021 11. Consent Agenda (Continued) b. Second Reading (Continued) D. Resolution Reappointing Steven Carty (D) to the Zoning Board of Appeals BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby reappoints Steven Carty (D) to the Zoning Board of Appeals for a term ending November 30, 2025. E. Resolution Reappointing James Kupchunos (D) to the Zoning Board of Appeals BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby reappoints James Kupchunos (D) to the Zoning Board of Appeals for a term ending November 30, 2025. F. Resolution Reappointing David Basile (D) an Alternate to the Zoning Board of Appeals BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby reappoints David Basile (D) an Alternate to the Zoning Board of Appeals for a term ending November 30, 2025. G. Resolution Reappointing Cathy Gallagher (D) to the Library Board BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby reappoints Cathy Gallagher (D) to the Library Board for a term ending November 30, 2025. H. Resolution Reappointing Kathleen-Mary Sharos (D) to the Library Board BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby reappoints Kathleen-Mary Sharos (D) to the Library Board for a term ending November 30, 2025. 7 AGENDA Regular Meeting - Town Council Monday, December 6, 2021 11. Consent Agenda (Continued) b. Second Reading (Continued) I. Resolution Reappointing Anitha Elango (D) to the Human Relations Commission BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby reappoints Anitha Elango (D) to the Human Relations Commission for a term ending November 30, 2024. J. Resolution Reappointing Sandra Jeski (D) to the Demolition Delay Committee BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby reappoints Sandra Jeski (D) to the Demolition Delay Committee for a term ending December 31, 2022. K. Resolution Reappointing Karen Wagner (D) to the Mass Transit and Highway Advisory Commission BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby reappoints Karen Wagner (D) to the Mass Transit and Highway Advisory Commission for a term ending November 30, 2025. L. Resolution Reappointing Kathy Hale (D) to the Mass Transit and Highway Advisory Commission BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby reappoints Kathy Hale (D) to the Mass Transit and Highway Advisory Commission for a term ending November 30, 2025. M. Resolution Reappointing Edward O'Connell (D) to the Public Building Commission BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby reappoints Edward O'Connell (D) to the Public Building Commission for a term ending November 30, 2025. 8 AGENDA Regular Meeting - Town Council Monday, December 6, 2021 11. Consent Agenda (Continued) b. Second Reading (Continued) N. Resolution Reappointing James Kupchunos (D) to the Blighted Property Appeals Board BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby reappoints James Kupchunos (D) to the Blighted Property Appeals Board for a term ending November 30, 2024. O. Resolution Reappointing Carol Fletterick (D) to the Water Pollution Control Authority BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby reappoints Carol Fletterick (D) to the Water Pollution Control Authority for a term ending November 30, 2025. P. Resolution Reappointing Linda Jeski (D) to the Board of Assessment Appeals BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby reappoints Linda Jeski (D) to the Board of Assessment Appeals for a term ending November 30, 2025. Q. Resolution Reappointing Tim Appleton (D) an Alternate to the Board of Assessment Appeals BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby reappoints Tim Appleton (D) an Alternate to the Board of Assessment Appeals for a term ending November 30, 2025. R. Resolution Reappointing David Marsh (D) to the Economic Development Commission BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby reappoints David Marsh (D) to the Economic Development Commission for a term ending November 30, 2025. 9 AGENDA Regular Meeting - Town Council Monday, December 6, 2021 11. Consent Agenda (Continued) b. Second Reading (Continued) S. Resolution Reappointing Joseph Kennedy (D) to the Economic Development Commission BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby reappoints Joseph Kennedy (D) to the Economic Development Commission for a term ending November 30, 2025. T. Resolution Reappointing James Murray (D) to the Economic Development Commission BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby reappoints James Murray (D) to the Economic Development Commission for a term ending November 30, 2025. U. Resolution Reappointing Victor Dorobantu (D) an Alternate to the Economic Development Commission BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby reappoints Victor Dorobantu (D) an Alternate to the Economic Development Commission for a term ending November 30, 2025. V. Resolution Reappointing Deborah Cohen (D) an Alternate to the Historic District Commission BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby reappoints Deborah Cohen (D) an Alternate to the Historic District Commission for a term ending November 30, 2026. (Councilor Koboski) Motion to Approve Agenda Items 11 .b.W through 11 .b.DD. as a Second Reading on the Consent Agenda W. Resolution Reappointing Paul Burnham (R)to the Economic Development Commission BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby reappoints Paul Burnham (R) to the Economic Development Commission for a term ending November 30, 2025. 10 AGENDA Regular Meeting - Town Council Monday, December 6, 2021 11. Consent Agenda (Continued) b. Second Reading (Continued) X. Resolution Reappointing Christine Shaher (R) to the Human Relations Commission BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby reappoints Christine Shaher (R) to the Human Relations Commission for a term ending November 30, 2024. Y. Resolution Reappointing Katherine Chiappetta (R) to the Library Board BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby reappoints Katherine Chiappetta (R) to the Library Board for a term ending November 30, 2025. Z. Resolution Reappointing Terry Hart (R) to the Mass Transit and Highway Advisory Commission BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby reappoints Terry Hart (R) to the Mass Transit and Highway Advisory Commission for a term ending November 30, 2025. AA. Resolution Reappointing Kathleen Daugherty (R) to the Personnel Board of Appeals BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby reappoints Kathleen Daugherty (R) to the Personnel Board of Appeals for a term ending November 30, 2024. BB. Resolution Reappointing Janet Wade-Utay (U) to the Historic District Commission BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby reappoints Janet Wade-Utay (U) to the Historic District Commission for a term ending November 30, 2026. CC. Resolution Appointing Miguel Proano (R) to the Park and Recreation Commission BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby appoints Miguel Proano (R) to the Park and Recreation Commission for a term ending December 31, 2024. 11 AGENDA Regular Meeting - Town Council Monday, December 6, 2021 11. Consent Agenda (Continued) b. Second Reading (Continued) DD. Resolution Appointing Nancy Walsh (U) to the Social Justice and Racial Equity Commission BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby appoints Nancy Walsh (U) to the Social Justice and Racial Equity Commission for a term ending November 30, 2023. c. Miscellaneous None
Resolution Creating a Park and Recreation Facility Planning and Implementation Committee (Councilor Evans) WHEREAS, the Town of South Windsor operates a robust Parks and Recreation program that includes children, teens, adults, and seniors; and WHEREAS, since July 2017, the South Windsor Parks and Recreation Department has been housed at Wapping School; and WHEREAS, the Town of South Windsor invested $1,341,277.90 into the upgrade, maintenance, and operation of Wapping School in order to operate its programs; and WHEREAS, Wapping School is still under the control of the South Windsor Board of Education; and WHEREAS, the Town of South Windsor has seen a significant increase in the student population; and WHEREAS, the Board of Education has notified the Town that they will need Wapping School for educational purposes to meet the needs of the increased student population by July 1, 2023; and WHEREAS, the Town of South Windsor needs of a permanent home for the Parks and Recreation Department NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby creates a Park and Recreation Facility Planning and Implementation Committee with the express purpose to: 1. Identify the needs of the South Windsor Parks and Recreation Department and the recreational needs of the South Windsor community. 2. Identify and vet locations for the South Windsor Parks and Recreation Department based on the following criteria: a. Meeting Department programing needs. b. Space for growth and meeting the needs of the community today and tomorrow. c. Accessibility to all residents. d. Cost effectiveness. 3. Propose the chosen solution to the Town Council for a referendum. 4. Educate and advocate for the proposed Facility solution and for resources to implement the plan. 5. Lead the building and implementation of the plan if it is approved. 6. The Committee shall be absolved at the completion of a proposed project or the failure of a referendum to allocate resources for a proposed project; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Committee shall consist of 7 voting members with no more than a bare majority being from one single political party. One member shall also be a member on the Public Building Commission and bring experience in design and building of public facilities; one member shall be from the Parks and Recreation Commission who will bring an understanding and knowledge of the community's recreational needs; 5 members shall be voting members of the community and must have experience in planning, building, architecture, design, and recreation; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a member of the Town Council from the majority party and minority party shall be ex officio members with the right to speak at meetings but not vote. The Town Manager and/or his designee shall also be ex officio members with the right to speak at meetings but not vote.
Communications and Reports from Town Manager Presentation on Winter Preparation & Safety by Vincent Stetson, Director of Public Works & Scott Cunningham, Fire Inspector/Emergency Management Coordinator
Discussion Item: South Windsor Illicit Discharge Ordinance (requested by Town Manager Michael Maniscalco-Vincent Stetson, Director of Public Works to be present to answer questions.)
Resolution Waiving the Competitive Bid Process with Axon Enterprise, Inc. (Councilor Gamble) WHEREAS, the Town of South Windsor Police Department's current body worn camera program has existed for approximately six years and functioned remarkably well with very few issues or obstacles. The maintenance of this program is being executed under an existing contract with Axon Enterprise, Inc.; and WHEREAS, by July 1, 2022, the police department's body camera program must be expanded to be compliant with the State of Connecticut Police Accountability Act; and WHEREAS, the existing contract addresses the need for Cameras, Data Storage, Charging Docks, Licensing, and Evidence Management Software. In order to be compliant with the Accountability Act, the numbers of these items must also be increased; and WHEREAS, a co-written contract with Axon Enterprise, Inc. executed in parallel with the existing contract would allow for the seamless expansion of this program without the need for, or risk of, introducing new incompatible hardware, software, or infrastructure; and WHEREAS, a recently obtained quote from Axon Enterprise, Inc. would satisfy the requirements and timeline of the Police Accountability Act and fall within the existing budget for this project, it is believed that it would be in the Town's best interest to waive competitive bidding for this project and co-write a contract with Axon Enterprise, Inc. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby waives the competitive bidding process for this project. WHEREAS, the Town wishes to enter into a Lease and Escrow Agreement with Key Government Finance as the Lessor and Escrow Agent, 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 Key Government Solutions ("Lessor") ("Escrow Agent") for the lease/purchase of four vehicles.
Resolution Designating the South Windsor Board of Education as the Building Committee for the Roof Replacement at Timothy Edwards Middle School (Councilor Lvdecker) WHEREAS, the South Windsor Town Council authorized the South Windsor Board of Education to apply to the Commissioner of Administrative Services and to accept or reject a grant for the Roof Replacement at the Timothy Edwards Middle School NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Board of Education is hereby established as the building committee with regard to the Roof Replacement at the Timothy Edwards Middle School; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby authorizes at least the preparation of schematic drawings and outline specifications for the Roof Replacement at the Timothy Edwards Middle School.
Resolution Setting a Time and Place for a Public Hearing to Receive Citizen input on the Transfer of $140,000 in FEMA Storm Isaias Reimbursement Monies to Three Emergency Management Projects (Councilor Lopez) BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby sets Monday, December 20, 2021, at 8:00 p.m., in the Council Chambers of the South Windsor Town Hall, 1540 Sullivan Avenue, South Windsor, Connecticut, as the time and place for a Public Hearing to receive citizen input on the transfer of $140,000 in FEMA Storm Isaias Reimbursement monies to three Emergency Management Projects.
Resolution Approving the Town Council Meeting Schedule for 2022 (Councilor Koboski) BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby approves the Town Council Meeting Schedule for 2022.
Resolution Adopting a Budget Policy Statement for the Fiscal Year 2022/2023 Budget (Councilor Paterna) WHEREAS, the South Windsor Town Council, in preparation for the upcoming Budge, would like to establish a Budget Policy Statement; 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 2022/2023 Budget.
Discussion Item: Amendments to Ordinance #141 - Agricultural Land Preservation Advisory Commission
Resolution Setting a Time and Place for a Public Hearing to Receive Citizen Input on Amendments to Ordinance #141 - Agricultural Land Preservation Advisory Commission (Deputy Mayor King) BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby sets Monday, December 20, 2021, at 8:15 p.m., in the Council Chambers of the South Windsor Town Hall, 1540 Sullivan Avenue, South Windsor, Connecticut, as the time and place for a Public Hearing to receive citizen input on Amendments to Ordinance #141 -Agricultural Land Preservation Advisory Commission
Discussion Item: The Creation of a Temporary Committee to Establish Rules and Procedures to Handle Ethic Complaints (requested by Councilor Lydecker)
Resolution Accepting the Resignation of Jamie Gamble (R) from the Blighted Property Board of Appeals (Councilor Kozikowski) BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby accepts with regret the resignation of Jamie Gamble (R) from the Blighted Property Board of Appeals effective immediately; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council extends its thanks to Jamie Gamble for the time he has dedicated to serving his community by his membership on the Blight Property Board of Appeals.
Resolution Accepting the Resignation of Megan Powell (R) an Alternate from the Historic District Commission (Councilor Gamble) BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby accepts with regret the resignation of Megan Powell (R) an Alternate from the Historic District Commission effective November 23, 2021; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council extends its thanks to Megan Powell for the time she has dedicated to serving her community by her membership as an Alternate on the Historic District Commission.
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17. Executive Session A. To Discuss Possible Purchase of Development Rights for the Town (Raymond and Birden Property), pursuant to Connecticut General Statutes §1-200(6)(D). B. Negotiations for Collective Bargaining Unions (South Windsor Police Union Nutmeg Independent Public Safety Employees Union (NIPSEU)) & (South Windsor Non-Supervisor Professional Employees Union, An Affiliate of the Nutmeg Independent Public Safety Employees Union (NIPSEU)), pursuant to Connecticut General Statutes §1-200(b)(9) and §1-200(6)(E). 18. Adjournment