1. Call Meeting to Order 2. Pledge of Allegiance 3. Roll Call
Mayor's Remarks
Adoption of Agenda (Councilor Lvdecker)
Communications and Reports from Town Manager
Public Input for Items on the Agenda
Notice is hereby given that the South Windsor Town Council has set Monday, February 7, 2022 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 Funds from closed Capital Improvement Projects Accounts to the Police Department Women’s Locker Room Project.
Adoption of Minutes of Previous Meetings (Councilor Paterna)
Communications from Liaisons, Officers, and Boards Directly Responsible to Council
[All items listed under this section are considered routine by the Town Council and will be enacted by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a Council member so requests, in which event the item will be removed from the Consent Agenda and be considered in its normal sequence on the Agenda.] a. First Reading (Councilor Lopez) Motion to Approve Agenda Item 11.a.A.-11.a.C. as a First Reading on the Consent Agenda A. Resolution Reappointing James Hennessey (D) to the Park 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 James Hennessey (D) to the Parks and Recreation Commission for a term ending November 30, 2025 and postpones consideration of this motion until the Town Council's next regularly scheduled meeting B. Resolution Reappointing Genevieve Coursey (D) to the Park 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 Genevieve Coursey (D) to the Parks and Recreation Commission for a term ending November 30, 2025 and postpones consideration of this motion until the Town Council's next regularly scheduled meeting C. Resolution Appointing Elizabeth McGuire (D) to the Personnel Board of Appeals and Postponing Consideration of this Motion until the Town Council's Next Regularly Scheduled Meeting BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby appoints Elizabeth McGuire (D) to the Personnel Board of Appeals for a term ending November 30, 2022 and postpones consideration of this motion until the Town Council's next regularly scheduled meeting (Councilor Koboski) Motion to Approve Agenda Item 11.a.D.-11.a.l. as a First Reading on the Consent Agenda E. Resolution Appointing Tad Bistor (R) to the Historic District 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 Tad Bistor (R) to the Historic District Commission for a term ending November 30, 2022 and postpones consideration of this motion until the Town Council's next regularly scheduled meeting F. Resolution Appointing Audrey Delnicki (R) an Alternate to the Inland/Wetlands 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 Audrey Delnicki (R) an Alternate to the Inland/Wetlands Commission for a term ending December 1, 2023 and postpones consideration of this motion until the Town Council's next regularly scheduled meeting G. Resolution Appointing Richard Balboni (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 Richard Balboni (R) to the Public Building Commission for a term ending November 30, 2025 and postpones consideration of this motion until the Town Council's next regularly scheduled meeting H. Resolution Appointing Stephanie Weintraub (R) an Alternate to the Economic Development 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) an Alternate to the Economic Development Commission for a term ending November 30, 2025 and postpones consideration of this motion until the Town Council's next regularly scheduled meeting I. Resolution Appointing Michael Buganski (R) an Alternate to the Economic Development 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 Michael Buganski (R) an Alternate to the Economic Development Commission for a term ending November 30, 2024 and postpones consideration of this motion until the Town Council's next regularly scheduled meeting b. Second Reading (Councilor Lvdecker) Motion to Approve Agenda Items 11 .b.A. as a Second Reading on the Consent Agenda A. Resolution Appointing Barbara Kelly (D) to the Open Space Task Force BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby appoints Barbara Kelly (D) to the Open Space Task Force for a term ending December 31, 2025, to fill the expired term of Elizabeth Warren c. Miscellaneous
New Business Discussion Item: Declaration of Landfill Closure (Requested by Michael Maniscalco; Town Manager) (Vincent Stetson, Director of Public Works to present)
Resolution Setting a Time and Place for a Public Hearing to Receive Citizen Input on the proposed establishment of an Illicit Discharge Ordinance (Councilor Kozikowski) BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby sets Tuesday, February 22, 2022, at 8:00 p.m., for a virtual Public Hearing to receive citizen input on the proposed establishment of an Illicit Discharge Ordinance, a copy of which is on file in the Office of the Town Clerk.
Discussion Item: Presentation of District Map Regarding Polling Location (Requested by Michael Maniscalco; Town Manager) (Presented by Sue W. Larsen and Sue Burnham)
Resolution Amending a Previously Approved Resolution from the January 18, 2022 Town Council Meeting - Resolution Appointing Dominica Zdonek as Clerk of the Council (Deputy Mayor King) WHEREAS, the South Windsor Town Council previously adopted a Resolution appointing Dominica Zdonek as Clerk of the Council on January 18, 2022, which resolution stated an incorrect term end date. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby appoints Dominica Zdonek as Clerk of the Council for a term ending November 13, 2013 to fill the unexpired term of Deborah Reid WHEREAS, at the December 20, 2021, Town Council meeting, the Town Council approved to establish a Park and Recreation Facility Planning and Implementation Committee to develop, plan, host new programs, and endorse community events that will recognize, commemorate, and celebrate the founding of South Windsor; and;
Resolution Amending a Previously Approved Resolution from the December 6, 2021, Town Council Meeting Regarding the Creation of a Park and Recreation Facility Planning and Implementation Committee (Councilor Evans) WHEREAS, the South Windsor Town Council previously approved a resolution creating a Park and Recreation Facility Planning and Implementation Committee at their December 6, 2021, Town Council Meeting; and WHEREAS, since the creation of the Committee, the Town Council had held discussions regarding the membership of this Committee and have made prudent changes to the make-up of the membership which should be reflected in the resolution NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor amends the resolution to read as follows: 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. To make a recommendation to the Town Council that offers a plan for the relocation of the South Windsor Parks and Recreation Department. 4. Educate and advocate for the proposed Facilities solution and for resources to implement the plan. 5. Effectively transition and collaborate with the Public Building Commission to implement the transition of the new Parks and Recreation Facility. 6. The Committee shall be dissolved 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; one member shall be a high school student who is a registered voter with experience with the Recreation Department; and all 4 remaining members shall be voting members of the community and must have experience in planning, building, architecture, design, and/or 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
Resolution Appointing Members to the Park and Recreation Facility Planning and Implementation Committee (Councilor Gamble) NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby appoints the following members to the Park and Recreation Facility Planning and Implementation Committee: • Matthew Montana (D) • George Caye (D) • Andrew Paterna (D) • Kathleen Daugherty (R) • Nathan Bernier (R) • Drew Mabey (U)
Resolution Appointing Barbara Kelly to the Town Council Subcommittee Open Space Task Force (Councilor Evans) NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby appoints Barbara Kelly to the Town Council Subcommittee Open Space Task Force, as the Inland Wetlands Agency/Conservation Commission Representative.
Resolution Appointing Bart Pacekonis to the Town Council Subcommittee Open Space Task Force (Councilor Lopez) NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby appoints Bart Pacekonis to the Town Council Subcommittee Open Space Task Force as the Planning & Zoning Commission Representative.
Additional Items
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. The speaker(s) shall limit their speaking time to five (5) minutes
16. Communications from Council 18. Adjournment
Feb 07, 2022 Council Meetings
1. Call Meeting to Order 2. Pledge of Allegiance 3. Roll Call
Mayor's Remarks
Adoption of Agenda (Councilor Lvdecker)
Communications and Reports from Town Manager
Public Input for Items on the Agenda
Notice is hereby given that the South Windsor Town Council has set Monday, February 7, 2022 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 Funds from closed Capital Improvement Projects Accounts to the Police Department Women’s Locker Room Project.
Adoption of Minutes of Previous Meetings (Councilor Paterna)
Communications from Liaisons, Officers, and Boards Directly Responsible to Council
[All items listed under this section are considered routine by the Town Council and will be enacted by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a Council member so requests, in which event the item will be removed from the Consent Agenda and be considered in its normal sequence on the Agenda.] a. First Reading (Councilor Lopez) Motion to Approve Agenda Item 11.a.A.-11.a.C. as a First Reading on the Consent Agenda A. Resolution Reappointing James Hennessey (D) to the Park 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 James Hennessey (D) to the Parks and Recreation Commission for a term ending November 30, 2025 and postpones consideration of this motion until the Town Council's next regularly scheduled meeting B. Resolution Reappointing Genevieve Coursey (D) to the Park 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 Genevieve Coursey (D) to the Parks and Recreation Commission for a term ending November 30, 2025 and postpones consideration of this motion until the Town Council's next regularly scheduled meeting C. Resolution Appointing Elizabeth McGuire (D) to the Personnel Board of Appeals and Postponing Consideration of this Motion until the Town Council's Next Regularly Scheduled Meeting BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby appoints Elizabeth McGuire (D) to the Personnel Board of Appeals for a term ending November 30, 2022 and postpones consideration of this motion until the Town Council's next regularly scheduled meeting (Councilor Koboski) Motion to Approve Agenda Item 11.a.D.-11.a.l. as a First Reading on the Consent Agenda E. Resolution Appointing Tad Bistor (R) to the Historic District 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 Tad Bistor (R) to the Historic District Commission for a term ending November 30, 2022 and postpones consideration of this motion until the Town Council's next regularly scheduled meeting F. Resolution Appointing Audrey Delnicki (R) an Alternate to the Inland/Wetlands 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 Audrey Delnicki (R) an Alternate to the Inland/Wetlands Commission for a term ending December 1, 2023 and postpones consideration of this motion until the Town Council's next regularly scheduled meeting G. Resolution Appointing Richard Balboni (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 Richard Balboni (R) to the Public Building Commission for a term ending November 30, 2025 and postpones consideration of this motion until the Town Council's next regularly scheduled meeting H. Resolution Appointing Stephanie Weintraub (R) an Alternate to the Economic Development 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) an Alternate to the Economic Development Commission for a term ending November 30, 2025 and postpones consideration of this motion until the Town Council's next regularly scheduled meeting I. Resolution Appointing Michael Buganski (R) an Alternate to the Economic Development 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 Michael Buganski (R) an Alternate to the Economic Development Commission for a term ending November 30, 2024 and postpones consideration of this motion until the Town Council's next regularly scheduled meeting b. Second Reading (Councilor Lvdecker) Motion to Approve Agenda Items 11 .b.A. as a Second Reading on the Consent Agenda A. Resolution Appointing Barbara Kelly (D) to the Open Space Task Force BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby appoints Barbara Kelly (D) to the Open Space Task Force for a term ending December 31, 2025, to fill the expired term of Elizabeth Warren c. Miscellaneous
New Business Discussion Item: Declaration of Landfill Closure (Requested by Michael Maniscalco; Town Manager) (Vincent Stetson, Director of Public Works to present)
Resolution Setting a Time and Place for a Public Hearing to Receive Citizen Input on the proposed establishment of an Illicit Discharge Ordinance (Councilor Kozikowski) BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby sets Tuesday, February 22, 2022, at 8:00 p.m., for a virtual Public Hearing to receive citizen input on the proposed establishment of an Illicit Discharge Ordinance, a copy of which is on file in the Office of the Town Clerk.
Discussion Item: Presentation of District Map Regarding Polling Location (Requested by Michael Maniscalco; Town Manager) (Presented by Sue W. Larsen and Sue Burnham)
Resolution Amending a Previously Approved Resolution from the January 18, 2022 Town Council Meeting - Resolution Appointing Dominica Zdonek as Clerk of the Council (Deputy Mayor King) WHEREAS, the South Windsor Town Council previously adopted a Resolution appointing Dominica Zdonek as Clerk of the Council on January 18, 2022, which resolution stated an incorrect term end date. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby appoints Dominica Zdonek as Clerk of the Council for a term ending November 13, 2013 to fill the unexpired term of Deborah Reid WHEREAS, at the December 20, 2021, Town Council meeting, the Town Council approved to establish a Park and Recreation Facility Planning and Implementation Committee to develop, plan, host new programs, and endorse community events that will recognize, commemorate, and celebrate the founding of South Windsor; and;
Resolution Amending a Previously Approved Resolution from the December 6, 2021, Town Council Meeting Regarding the Creation of a Park and Recreation Facility Planning and Implementation Committee (Councilor Evans) WHEREAS, the South Windsor Town Council previously approved a resolution creating a Park and Recreation Facility Planning and Implementation Committee at their December 6, 2021, Town Council Meeting; and WHEREAS, since the creation of the Committee, the Town Council had held discussions regarding the membership of this Committee and have made prudent changes to the make-up of the membership which should be reflected in the resolution NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor amends the resolution to read as follows: 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. To make a recommendation to the Town Council that offers a plan for the relocation of the South Windsor Parks and Recreation Department. 4. Educate and advocate for the proposed Facilities solution and for resources to implement the plan. 5. Effectively transition and collaborate with the Public Building Commission to implement the transition of the new Parks and Recreation Facility. 6. The Committee shall be dissolved 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; one member shall be a high school student who is a registered voter with experience with the Recreation Department; and all 4 remaining members shall be voting members of the community and must have experience in planning, building, architecture, design, and/or 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
Resolution Appointing Members to the Park and Recreation Facility Planning and Implementation Committee (Councilor Gamble) NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby appoints the following members to the Park and Recreation Facility Planning and Implementation Committee: • Matthew Montana (D) • George Caye (D) • Andrew Paterna (D) • Kathleen Daugherty (R) • Nathan Bernier (R) • Drew Mabey (U)
Resolution Appointing Barbara Kelly to the Town Council Subcommittee Open Space Task Force (Councilor Evans) NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby appoints Barbara Kelly to the Town Council Subcommittee Open Space Task Force, as the Inland Wetlands Agency/Conservation Commission Representative.
Resolution Appointing Bart Pacekonis to the Town Council Subcommittee Open Space Task Force (Councilor Lopez) NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby appoints Bart Pacekonis to the Town Council Subcommittee Open Space Task Force as the Planning & Zoning Commission Representative.
Additional Items
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. The speaker(s) shall limit their speaking time to five (5) minutes
16. Communications from Council 18. Adjournment