1. Call Meeting to Order 2. Pledge of Allegiance 3. Roll Call
Mayor’s Remarks
Adoption of Agenda (Councilor Gamble)
Communications and Reports from Town Manager
Public Input for Items on the Agenda Public Input shall not exceed thirty (30) minutes. When recognized by the Mayor, the speaker(s) shall approach the lectern, give their name and address. Speakers shall avoid personal attacks or impugning or alleging an improper motive to any person. The speaker(s) may address the Council on any item on the agenda. The speaker(s) shall limit their speaking time to five (5) minutes
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: Regular Meeting Minutes of December 6, 2021.
Communications from Liaisons, Officers, and Boards Directly Responsible to Council
Reports from Committees
[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 Lydecker) Motion to Approve Agenda Items 11.a.A. through 11.a.B. as a First Reading on the Consent Agenda A. Resolution Appointing James Murray (D) 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 appoints James Murray (D) to the Water Pollution Control Authority for a term ending November 30, 2025, to fill the expired term of Thomas Ruby and postpone consideration of this motion until the Town Council’s next regularly scheduled meeting. B. Resolution Appointing David Basile (D) an Alternate 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 appoints David Basile (D) an Alternate to the Water Pollution Control Authority for a term ending November 30, 2023, to fill the expired term of Shawn Jacobaccio and postpone consideration of this motion until the Town Council’s next regularly scheduled meeting. (Councilor Kozikowski) Motion to Approve Agenda Items 11.b.A through 11.b.G. as a Second Reading on the Consent Agenda b. Second Reading A. Resolution Reappointing Joseph Botti (R) to the Water Pollution Control Authority 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. B. Resolution Reappointing Veronica Nowak (R) to the Housing Authority 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. C. Resolution Appointing Corrine Bordua (R) to the Public Building Commission 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. D. Resolution Appointing Daniel Edwards (R) to the Blighted Property Appeals Board 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. E. Resolution Appointing Justin Bordua (R) to the South Windsor Agricultural Land Preservation Advisory Commission 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. b. Second Reading (Continued) F. Resolution Appointing Dan Katzbek (R) to the Inland Wetlands Agency/Conservation Commission 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. G. Resolution Approving a Mayoral Appointment of Jamie Gamble (R) to the Connecticut Water Customer Advisory Council Resolution Approving a Mayoral Appointment of Jamie Gamble (R) to the Connecticut Water Customer Advisory Council for a term ending November 13, 2023. (Councilor Lopez) Motion to Approve Agenda Items 11.b.H through 11.b.N. as a Second Reading on the Consent Agenda H. Resolution Reappointing Mary Justine Hockenberry (D) to the Human Relations Commission 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. I. Resolution Appointing Srinivasi Chalikonda (D) an Alternate to the Parks and Recreation Commission 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. J. Resolution Appointing Will Coursey (D) a Full Member to the Patriotic Commission 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. b. Second Reading (Continued) K. Resolution Appointing Margaret Glover (D) an Alternate to the Patriotic Commission 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. L. Resolution Appointing Kristen Greenier (D) to the South Windsor Arts Commission 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. M. Resolution Reappointing Ritu Goel (D) to the South Windsor Alliance for Families 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. N. Resolution Appointing Atif Quarishi (D) an Alternate to the Planning and Zoning Commission 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. c. Miscellaneous None
Unfinished Business A. Discussion Item: Transfer of $140,000 in FEMA Storm Isaias Reimbursement Monies to Three Emergency Management Projects - Continued from the December 6, 2021 Regular Town Council Meeting (requested by Town Manager Michael Maniscalco)
WHEREAS, the Town desires to transfer $_______ of the appropriated funds and any unexpended bond proceeds related thereto from the Orchard Hill Elementary School project, and $_______ of the appropriated fund and any unexpended bond proceeds related thereto from the Philip R. Smith Elementary School and Eli Terry Elementary School project to the Pleasant Valley Elementary School Resolution to provide for additional contingency for the Pleasant Valley Elementary School project; and WHEREAS, such transfers will not increase the aggregate appropriations or bond authorizations approved by the Town through referendum for the Orchard Hill Elementary School project, the Philip R. Smith Elementary School and Eli Terry Elementary School project for the Pleasant Valley Elementary School project NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby approves a total of $_________of the appropriated funds and any unexpended bond proceeds related thereto from the Orchard Hill Elementary School project, and $_________of the appropriated funds and any unexpended bond proceeds related thereto from the Philip R. Smith Elementary School and Eli Terry Elementary School project to the Pleasant Valley Elementary School project; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this Resolution shall take effect immediately upon adoption. Discussion Item: Hazard Mitigation Grant (requested by Town Manager, Michael Maniscalco) (Vincent Stetson, Director of Public Works to be present)
Resolution Approving a Hazard Mitigation Grant in the amount of $77,500 from Capital Improvement Project Undesignated Non-Recurring Fund Balance to Engage with Weston and Sampson to Prepare a Preliminary Design Plan and Cost Estimate and Submit to FEMA/DEMHS the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program Application WHEREAS, the Town of South Windsor suffered negative impacts to its infrastructure during Hurricane Henri on August 22, 2021, with incidents on Chandler Drive, Sele Drive, and Veterans Memorial Pool; and WHEREAS, the State of Connecticut Division of Emergency Management and Homeland Security (DEMHS) is facilitating a Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) to assist Towns with mitigating risks to infrastructure in severe storm events like Hurricane Henri; and
Discussion Item: Strategic Planning Committee Membership
Resolution Approving a “South Windsor Citizen Matching Mini-Grant Program” Donation Request (Councilor Gamble) WHEREAS, the South Windsor Town Council created a “South Windsor Citizen Matching Mini-Grant Program” on June 20, 2005; and WHEREAS, Wood Memorial Library is requesting a South Windsor Citizen Matching Mini-Grant in the amount of $5,000 for tree stump excavation and a landscaping site plan to connect the parking lot to the ADA/elevator entrance in a safe and welcoming way; and WHEREAS, Town Manager Michael Maniscalco has reviewed and approved this project and application and has determined that it meets all of the criteria of the “South Windsor Citizen Matching Mini-Grant Program NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby authorizes Town Manager Michael Maniscalco to issue $5,000 of matching funds to Wood Memorial Library from the “South Windsor Citizen Matching Mini- Grant Program” to help fund this project.
Resolution Approving the Transfer of $5,000.00 from the Contingency Account to the South Windsor Mini-Grant Professional Account (Councilor Koboski) BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby approves the transfer of $5,000.00 from the Contingency Account to the South Windsor Mini- Grant Professional Account to cover costs associated with the Citizens Matching Mini-Grant program.
Resolution Approving a Refund of Taxes to Thirty-Five (35) South Windsor Taxpayers (Councilor Lydecker) BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby approves a refund of property taxes to thirty-five (35) South Windsor Taxpayers, the total of said refunds being $8744.54 and as more fully described on attached Exhibit A.
Resolution Accepting the Resignation of Joshua Johnson (D) from the Mass Transit and Highway Advisory Commission (Councilor Evans) BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby accepts with regret the resignation of Joshua Johnson (D) from the Mass Transit and Highway Advisory Commission, effective November 18, 2021; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council extends its thanks to Joshua Johnson for the time he has dedicated to serving his community by his membership on the Mass Transit and Highway Advisory Commission
Unfinished Business A. Discussion Item: Transfer of $140,000 in FEMA Storm Isaias Reimbursement Monies to Three Emergency Management Projects - Continued from the December 6, 2021 Regular Town Council Meeting (requested by Town Manager Michael Maniscalco)
Discussion Item: Park and Recreation Temporary Committee and Membership Considerations (The following Resolution was approved at the December 6, 2021 Regular Meeting) 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. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the names of the seven members shall be received by December 20th to the Town Manager so that they can meet in January to begin conducting business.
a Public Hearing will be held at 8:15 p.m. to receive citizen input on the transfer of $140,000 in FEMA Storm Isaias Reimbursement Monies to three Emergency Management Projects
WHEREAS, the Town of South Windsor has identified the impacts of Storm Henri to Town Infrastructure on Chandler Drive, Sele Drive, and Veterans Memorial Pool as viable candidates for the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP); and WHEREAS, the Town of South Windsor had conducted a Request for Proposals from our on-call engineering services to assist the Town in completing and submitting the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program Application; and WHEREAS, the engineering consulting firm Weston and Sampson has been identified as the firm of choice in assisting the Town of South Windsor in submitting the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program Application for the sum of $77,500 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Town Council authorizes the utilization of $77,500 from Capital Improvements Projects Undesignated Non- Recurring Fund Balance to engage with Weston and Sampson to prepare a preliminary design plan and cost estimate and submit to FEMA/DEMHS the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program application BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Town Council authorizes Town Manager Michael Maniscalco to sign any agreements necessary to develop this design plan and have it approved by the Connecticut Division of Emergency Management and Homeland Security. Discussion Item: Update on School Projects (requested by Town Manager, Michael Maniscalco) (a representative from the Public Building Commission to give a presentation) (Patricia Perry, Director of Finance to be present)
New Business Discussion Item: Transferring Excess Appropriations from the Orchard Hill Elementary School Project, and the Philip R. Smith Elementary School and Eli Terry Elementary School Project to the Pleasant Valley Elementary School Project WHEREAS, the Town of South Windsor, Connecticut (the “Town”) adopted a resolution entitled “Resolution Appropriating $33,521,724 For Planning, Design, Acquisition, Construction, Equipping and Furnishing Of A New Orchard Hill Elementary School And Related Costs And Authorizing The Issuance Of $33,521,724 Bonds Of The Town To Meet Said Appropriation And Pending The Issuance Thereof The Making Of Temporary Borrowings For Such Purpose” on February 18, 2014, which was approved at referendum on March 25, 2014 (the “Orchard Hill Elementary School Resolution”); and WHEREAS, the Town adopted a resolution entitled “Resolution Appropriating $69,900,000 For Planning, Design, Acquisition, Construction, Equipping and Furnishing Of New Philip R. Smith And Eli Terry Elementary Schools And Related Costs And Authorizing The Issuance Of $69,900,000 Bonds Of The Town To Meet Said Appropriation And Pending The Issuance Thereof The Making Of Temporary Borrowings For Such Purpose” on February 6, 2017, which was approved at referendum on March 21, 2017 (the “Philip R. Smith Elementary School and Eli Terry Elementary School Resolution”); and WHEREAS, the Town adopted a resolution entitled “Resolution Appropriating $58,500,000 For Planning, Design, Acquisition, Construction, Equipping and Furnishing Of New Pleasant Valley Elementary School And Related Costs And Authorizing The Issuance Of $58,500,000 Bonds Of The Town To Meet Said Appropriation And Pending The Issuance Thereof The Making Of Temporary Borrowings For Such Purpose” on February 3, 2020, which was approved at referendum on March 10, 2020 (the “Pleasant Valley Elementary School Resolution”); and WHEREAS, Section 2 of the Orchard Hill Elementary School Resolution and the Philip R. Smith Elementary School and Eli Terry Elementary School Resolution each provides that “the appropriation for the Project which is not required to meet the actual cost of the Project may be transferred by the Town Manager, upon approval of the Town Council, to meet the actual cost of any other public improvement for which a valid appropriation and bond authorization is outstanding”; and
Resolution Approving the Transfer of FEMA Storm Isaias Funds to Three Town Projects and Authorizing Town Manager Michael Maniscalco to Sign and Execute All Necessary Agreements, Documents, and Contracts (Deputy Mayor King) WHEREAS, on August 4, 2020, Tropical Storm Isaias caused significant damage and power outages that lasted for days in the Town of South Windsor; and WHEREAS, Town Departments responded to requests for service to clear roads and tree debris; and WHEREAS, on January 13, 2021, President Trump signed a Federal Emergency Declaration so Towns could begin to apply to FEMA for reimbursement of costs associated with Storm Isaias; and WHEREAS, the Town of South Windsor applied for and received $249,294.74 from FEMA; and WHEREAS, the Town of South Windsor Emergency Management Department would like to reinvest these monies into three projects NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby approves the transfer of FEMA Storm Isaias funds to three projects as follows: $10,000 for Crisistrack field technology, $80,000 to install emergency backup generators at Flax Hill and Wapping Mews community houses, and $50,000 to replace and repair emergency communication equipment located on the tower at the Police Department; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Town Council authorizes Town Manager Michael Maniscalco to sign and execute all necessary agreements, documents, and contracts to complete the above-mentioned projects.
Discussion Item: ARPA (American Rescue Plan Act) Small Business Funding Grant. (Requested by Councilor Paterna)
Passage of Ordinance A. Resolution Adopting the Proposed Amendments to Ordinance #141 – Agricultural Land Preservation Advisory Commission (Councilor Paterna) BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby adopts the proposed amendments to Ordinance #141 - Agricultural Land Preservation Advisory Commission, as shown in Exhibit B.
Public Input for Any Matter Public Input for any other matter shall not exceed thirty (30) minutes. When recognized by the Mayor, the speaker(s) shall approach the lectern, give their name and address. Speakers shall avoid personal attacks or impugning or alleging an improper motive to any person. The speaker(s) may address the Council on any item on the agenda. The speaker(s) shall limit their speaking time to five (5) minutes
Communications from Council Read into Record: Letter from Melissa A. Kotulski
17. Executive Session (Please invite Town Manager, Michael Maniscalco, Assistant Town Manager, Mrs. Perry and Assistant Town Manager, Mr. Roberts and any other appropriate personnel deemed necessary.) A. To discuss the possible purchase of real estate for the Town pursuant to Connecticut General Statutes §1-200(6)(D) (Dart Hill Road). B. To discuss a personnel issue (position of Clerk of the Council). C. To discuss pending litigation (460 Miller Road) pursuant to Connecticut General Statutes §1-210(b)(4) and §1-200(6)(E). 18. Adjournment
Dec 20, 2021 Council Meetings
1. Call Meeting to Order 2. Pledge of Allegiance 3. Roll Call
Mayor’s Remarks
Adoption of Agenda (Councilor Gamble)
Communications and Reports from Town Manager
Public Input for Items on the Agenda Public Input shall not exceed thirty (30) minutes. When recognized by the Mayor, the speaker(s) shall approach the lectern, give their name and address. Speakers shall avoid personal attacks or impugning or alleging an improper motive to any person. The speaker(s) may address the Council on any item on the agenda. The speaker(s) shall limit their speaking time to five (5) minutes
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: Regular Meeting Minutes of December 6, 2021.
Communications from Liaisons, Officers, and Boards Directly Responsible to Council
Reports from Committees
[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 Lydecker) Motion to Approve Agenda Items 11.a.A. through 11.a.B. as a First Reading on the Consent Agenda A. Resolution Appointing James Murray (D) 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 appoints James Murray (D) to the Water Pollution Control Authority for a term ending November 30, 2025, to fill the expired term of Thomas Ruby and postpone consideration of this motion until the Town Council’s next regularly scheduled meeting. B. Resolution Appointing David Basile (D) an Alternate 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 appoints David Basile (D) an Alternate to the Water Pollution Control Authority for a term ending November 30, 2023, to fill the expired term of Shawn Jacobaccio and postpone consideration of this motion until the Town Council’s next regularly scheduled meeting. (Councilor Kozikowski) Motion to Approve Agenda Items 11.b.A through 11.b.G. as a Second Reading on the Consent Agenda b. Second Reading A. Resolution Reappointing Joseph Botti (R) to the Water Pollution Control Authority 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. B. Resolution Reappointing Veronica Nowak (R) to the Housing Authority 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. C. Resolution Appointing Corrine Bordua (R) to the Public Building Commission 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. D. Resolution Appointing Daniel Edwards (R) to the Blighted Property Appeals Board 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. E. Resolution Appointing Justin Bordua (R) to the South Windsor Agricultural Land Preservation Advisory Commission 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. b. Second Reading (Continued) F. Resolution Appointing Dan Katzbek (R) to the Inland Wetlands Agency/Conservation Commission 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. G. Resolution Approving a Mayoral Appointment of Jamie Gamble (R) to the Connecticut Water Customer Advisory Council Resolution Approving a Mayoral Appointment of Jamie Gamble (R) to the Connecticut Water Customer Advisory Council for a term ending November 13, 2023. (Councilor Lopez) Motion to Approve Agenda Items 11.b.H through 11.b.N. as a Second Reading on the Consent Agenda H. Resolution Reappointing Mary Justine Hockenberry (D) to the Human Relations Commission 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. I. Resolution Appointing Srinivasi Chalikonda (D) an Alternate to the Parks and Recreation Commission 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. J. Resolution Appointing Will Coursey (D) a Full Member to the Patriotic Commission 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. b. Second Reading (Continued) K. Resolution Appointing Margaret Glover (D) an Alternate to the Patriotic Commission 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. L. Resolution Appointing Kristen Greenier (D) to the South Windsor Arts Commission 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. M. Resolution Reappointing Ritu Goel (D) to the South Windsor Alliance for Families 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. N. Resolution Appointing Atif Quarishi (D) an Alternate to the Planning and Zoning Commission 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. c. Miscellaneous None
Unfinished Business A. Discussion Item: Transfer of $140,000 in FEMA Storm Isaias Reimbursement Monies to Three Emergency Management Projects - Continued from the December 6, 2021 Regular Town Council Meeting (requested by Town Manager Michael Maniscalco)
WHEREAS, the Town desires to transfer $_______ of the appropriated funds and any unexpended bond proceeds related thereto from the Orchard Hill Elementary School project, and $_______ of the appropriated fund and any unexpended bond proceeds related thereto from the Philip R. Smith Elementary School and Eli Terry Elementary School project to the Pleasant Valley Elementary School Resolution to provide for additional contingency for the Pleasant Valley Elementary School project; and WHEREAS, such transfers will not increase the aggregate appropriations or bond authorizations approved by the Town through referendum for the Orchard Hill Elementary School project, the Philip R. Smith Elementary School and Eli Terry Elementary School project for the Pleasant Valley Elementary School project NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby approves a total of $_________of the appropriated funds and any unexpended bond proceeds related thereto from the Orchard Hill Elementary School project, and $_________of the appropriated funds and any unexpended bond proceeds related thereto from the Philip R. Smith Elementary School and Eli Terry Elementary School project to the Pleasant Valley Elementary School project; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this Resolution shall take effect immediately upon adoption. Discussion Item: Hazard Mitigation Grant (requested by Town Manager, Michael Maniscalco) (Vincent Stetson, Director of Public Works to be present)
Resolution Approving a Hazard Mitigation Grant in the amount of $77,500 from Capital Improvement Project Undesignated Non-Recurring Fund Balance to Engage with Weston and Sampson to Prepare a Preliminary Design Plan and Cost Estimate and Submit to FEMA/DEMHS the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program Application WHEREAS, the Town of South Windsor suffered negative impacts to its infrastructure during Hurricane Henri on August 22, 2021, with incidents on Chandler Drive, Sele Drive, and Veterans Memorial Pool; and WHEREAS, the State of Connecticut Division of Emergency Management and Homeland Security (DEMHS) is facilitating a Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) to assist Towns with mitigating risks to infrastructure in severe storm events like Hurricane Henri; and
Discussion Item: Strategic Planning Committee Membership
Resolution Approving a “South Windsor Citizen Matching Mini-Grant Program” Donation Request (Councilor Gamble) WHEREAS, the South Windsor Town Council created a “South Windsor Citizen Matching Mini-Grant Program” on June 20, 2005; and WHEREAS, Wood Memorial Library is requesting a South Windsor Citizen Matching Mini-Grant in the amount of $5,000 for tree stump excavation and a landscaping site plan to connect the parking lot to the ADA/elevator entrance in a safe and welcoming way; and WHEREAS, Town Manager Michael Maniscalco has reviewed and approved this project and application and has determined that it meets all of the criteria of the “South Windsor Citizen Matching Mini-Grant Program NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby authorizes Town Manager Michael Maniscalco to issue $5,000 of matching funds to Wood Memorial Library from the “South Windsor Citizen Matching Mini- Grant Program” to help fund this project.
Resolution Approving the Transfer of $5,000.00 from the Contingency Account to the South Windsor Mini-Grant Professional Account (Councilor Koboski) BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby approves the transfer of $5,000.00 from the Contingency Account to the South Windsor Mini- Grant Professional Account to cover costs associated with the Citizens Matching Mini-Grant program.
Resolution Approving a Refund of Taxes to Thirty-Five (35) South Windsor Taxpayers (Councilor Lydecker) BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby approves a refund of property taxes to thirty-five (35) South Windsor Taxpayers, the total of said refunds being $8744.54 and as more fully described on attached Exhibit A.
Resolution Accepting the Resignation of Joshua Johnson (D) from the Mass Transit and Highway Advisory Commission (Councilor Evans) BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby accepts with regret the resignation of Joshua Johnson (D) from the Mass Transit and Highway Advisory Commission, effective November 18, 2021; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council extends its thanks to Joshua Johnson for the time he has dedicated to serving his community by his membership on the Mass Transit and Highway Advisory Commission
Unfinished Business A. Discussion Item: Transfer of $140,000 in FEMA Storm Isaias Reimbursement Monies to Three Emergency Management Projects - Continued from the December 6, 2021 Regular Town Council Meeting (requested by Town Manager Michael Maniscalco)
Discussion Item: Park and Recreation Temporary Committee and Membership Considerations (The following Resolution was approved at the December 6, 2021 Regular Meeting) 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. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the names of the seven members shall be received by December 20th to the Town Manager so that they can meet in January to begin conducting business.
a Public Hearing will be held at 8:15 p.m. to receive citizen input on the transfer of $140,000 in FEMA Storm Isaias Reimbursement Monies to three Emergency Management Projects
WHEREAS, the Town of South Windsor has identified the impacts of Storm Henri to Town Infrastructure on Chandler Drive, Sele Drive, and Veterans Memorial Pool as viable candidates for the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP); and WHEREAS, the Town of South Windsor had conducted a Request for Proposals from our on-call engineering services to assist the Town in completing and submitting the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program Application; and WHEREAS, the engineering consulting firm Weston and Sampson has been identified as the firm of choice in assisting the Town of South Windsor in submitting the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program Application for the sum of $77,500 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Town Council authorizes the utilization of $77,500 from Capital Improvements Projects Undesignated Non- Recurring Fund Balance to engage with Weston and Sampson to prepare a preliminary design plan and cost estimate and submit to FEMA/DEMHS the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program application BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Town Council authorizes Town Manager Michael Maniscalco to sign any agreements necessary to develop this design plan and have it approved by the Connecticut Division of Emergency Management and Homeland Security. Discussion Item: Update on School Projects (requested by Town Manager, Michael Maniscalco) (a representative from the Public Building Commission to give a presentation) (Patricia Perry, Director of Finance to be present)
New Business Discussion Item: Transferring Excess Appropriations from the Orchard Hill Elementary School Project, and the Philip R. Smith Elementary School and Eli Terry Elementary School Project to the Pleasant Valley Elementary School Project WHEREAS, the Town of South Windsor, Connecticut (the “Town”) adopted a resolution entitled “Resolution Appropriating $33,521,724 For Planning, Design, Acquisition, Construction, Equipping and Furnishing Of A New Orchard Hill Elementary School And Related Costs And Authorizing The Issuance Of $33,521,724 Bonds Of The Town To Meet Said Appropriation And Pending The Issuance Thereof The Making Of Temporary Borrowings For Such Purpose” on February 18, 2014, which was approved at referendum on March 25, 2014 (the “Orchard Hill Elementary School Resolution”); and WHEREAS, the Town adopted a resolution entitled “Resolution Appropriating $69,900,000 For Planning, Design, Acquisition, Construction, Equipping and Furnishing Of New Philip R. Smith And Eli Terry Elementary Schools And Related Costs And Authorizing The Issuance Of $69,900,000 Bonds Of The Town To Meet Said Appropriation And Pending The Issuance Thereof The Making Of Temporary Borrowings For Such Purpose” on February 6, 2017, which was approved at referendum on March 21, 2017 (the “Philip R. Smith Elementary School and Eli Terry Elementary School Resolution”); and WHEREAS, the Town adopted a resolution entitled “Resolution Appropriating $58,500,000 For Planning, Design, Acquisition, Construction, Equipping and Furnishing Of New Pleasant Valley Elementary School And Related Costs And Authorizing The Issuance Of $58,500,000 Bonds Of The Town To Meet Said Appropriation And Pending The Issuance Thereof The Making Of Temporary Borrowings For Such Purpose” on February 3, 2020, which was approved at referendum on March 10, 2020 (the “Pleasant Valley Elementary School Resolution”); and WHEREAS, Section 2 of the Orchard Hill Elementary School Resolution and the Philip R. Smith Elementary School and Eli Terry Elementary School Resolution each provides that “the appropriation for the Project which is not required to meet the actual cost of the Project may be transferred by the Town Manager, upon approval of the Town Council, to meet the actual cost of any other public improvement for which a valid appropriation and bond authorization is outstanding”; and
Resolution Approving the Transfer of FEMA Storm Isaias Funds to Three Town Projects and Authorizing Town Manager Michael Maniscalco to Sign and Execute All Necessary Agreements, Documents, and Contracts (Deputy Mayor King) WHEREAS, on August 4, 2020, Tropical Storm Isaias caused significant damage and power outages that lasted for days in the Town of South Windsor; and WHEREAS, Town Departments responded to requests for service to clear roads and tree debris; and WHEREAS, on January 13, 2021, President Trump signed a Federal Emergency Declaration so Towns could begin to apply to FEMA for reimbursement of costs associated with Storm Isaias; and WHEREAS, the Town of South Windsor applied for and received $249,294.74 from FEMA; and WHEREAS, the Town of South Windsor Emergency Management Department would like to reinvest these monies into three projects NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby approves the transfer of FEMA Storm Isaias funds to three projects as follows: $10,000 for Crisistrack field technology, $80,000 to install emergency backup generators at Flax Hill and Wapping Mews community houses, and $50,000 to replace and repair emergency communication equipment located on the tower at the Police Department; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Town Council authorizes Town Manager Michael Maniscalco to sign and execute all necessary agreements, documents, and contracts to complete the above-mentioned projects.
Discussion Item: ARPA (American Rescue Plan Act) Small Business Funding Grant. (Requested by Councilor Paterna)
Passage of Ordinance A. Resolution Adopting the Proposed Amendments to Ordinance #141 – Agricultural Land Preservation Advisory Commission (Councilor Paterna) BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby adopts the proposed amendments to Ordinance #141 - Agricultural Land Preservation Advisory Commission, as shown in Exhibit B.
Public Input for Any Matter Public Input for any other matter shall not exceed thirty (30) minutes. When recognized by the Mayor, the speaker(s) shall approach the lectern, give their name and address. Speakers shall avoid personal attacks or impugning or alleging an improper motive to any person. The speaker(s) may address the Council on any item on the agenda. The speaker(s) shall limit their speaking time to five (5) minutes
Communications from Council Read into Record: Letter from Melissa A. Kotulski
17. Executive Session (Please invite Town Manager, Michael Maniscalco, Assistant Town Manager, Mrs. Perry and Assistant Town Manager, Mr. Roberts and any other appropriate personnel deemed necessary.) A. To discuss the possible purchase of real estate for the Town pursuant to Connecticut General Statutes §1-200(6)(D) (Dart Hill Road). B. To discuss a personnel issue (position of Clerk of the Council). C. To discuss pending litigation (460 Miller Road) pursuant to Connecticut General Statutes §1-210(b)(4) and §1-200(6)(E). 18. Adjournment