1. Call Meeting to Order 2. Pledge of Allegiance 3. Roll Coll
After Roll Call is complete, the Town Council will recognize students from Pleasant Valley School, Orchard Hill School, Eli Terry School, Philip R. Smith School, Timothy Edwards Middle School and South Windsor High School in observation of the Patriotic Commission Essay/Poster Winners. The Town Council will also be recognizing Ria Saxena for her award-winning poem entitled "In the Shadow of the Penumbra" which was presented to the Connecticut Supreme Court for Law Day and won first place.
Mayor's Remarks
Adoption of Agenda (Councilor Philip Koboski)
Communications and Reports from the 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, and 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.
Discussion Item: An Ordinance Regarding Public Safety in Municipal Buildings Concerning Concealed Carry on Town Owned Property (Requested by Elizabeth E. Pendleton, Mayor)
Adoption of Minutes of Previous Meetings (Councilor Andrew Paterna) BE IT RESOLVED, that the South Windsor Town Council hereby approves the Minutes of the Regular Town Council Meeting of May 16, 2022. BE IT RESOLVED, that the South Windsor Town Council hereby approves the Minutes of the Special Virtual Town Council Meeting of May 26, 2022.
Communication from Liaisons, Officers, and Boards Directly Responsible to Council
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 Marek Kozikowski) Motion to approve item 11 .B.l as a Second Reading on the Consent Agenda. A. First Reading 1. None. B. Second Reading 1. Resolution Appointing Natalie O'Brien (U) as a member of the South Windsor Arts Commission for a term ending December 31, 2022. BE IT RESOLVED, that the South Windsor Town Council hereby appoints Natalie O'Brien (U) to the South Windsor Arts Commission for a term ending December 31, 2022. C. Miscellaneous 1. None.
New Business Discussion Item: Fire Houses One & Two Fire Alarm Project and Re-Allocation of Remaining Funds to Replace Fire Alarms at Veterans Memorial Pool & an Additional Fire Alarm System at TRACS (Requested by Scott Roberts, Asst. Town Manager & Capital Improvements Project)
Resolution Setting a Time and Place for a Public Hearing to Receive Citizen Input on the transferring of Funds from the Capital Non-Recurring Account to the VMP & TRACS Fire Alarm Projects (Deputy Mayor Steven King Jr.) BE IT RESOLVED, that the South Windsor Town Council hereby sets Monday, June 27,2022, 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 $21,370 from the Capital Non-Recurring Account to the VMP & TRACS Fire Alarm Projects.
Resolution Approving the Transfer of $61,925 from the Social Security Tax Account to the following accounts to cover overages; $32,075 to the Unemployment Account; $14,850 to the Salary Contingency Account; and $15,000 to the Liability Insurance Account (Councilor Erica Evans) BE IT RESOLVED, that the South Windsor Town Council hereby approves the transfer of $61,925 from the Social Security Tax Account to the following accounts to cover overages; $32,075 to the Unemployment Account; $14,850 to the Salary Contingency Account; and $15,000 to the Liability Insurance Account.
Resolution Approving the Transfer of $950,000 from the Health Insurance Account and $200,000 from the Police Operation Full-Time Salary Account and transfers $400,000 to the Capital Projects Account and $750,000 to the Pension Account (Councilor Philip Koboski) BE IT RESOLVED, that the South Windsor Town Council hereby approves the transfers of $950,000 from the Health Insurance Account, and $200,000 from the Police Operation Full-Time Salary Account to the following accounts; $400,000 to the Capital Projects Account; and $750,000 to the Pension Account.
Resolution Approving the Transfer of $63,000 from the Engineering Full-Time Salary Account to the Information Technology Full-Time Salary Account (Councilor Cesar Lopez) BE IT RESOLVED, that the South Windsor Town Council hereby approves the transfer of $63,000 from the Engineering Full-Time Salary Account and transfers it to the Information Technology Full-Time Salary Account.
Resolution Accepting the Fiscal Year 2021/2022 Suspense List (Councilor Jamie Gamble) BE IT RESOLVED, that the South Windsor Town Council hereby accepts the Fiscal Year 2021/2022 Suspense List as proposed and submitted to the Town Council by the Collector of Revenue, and as more fully described in attached Exhibit A.
Discussion Item: Juneteenth to Become a State Holiday in Connecticut (Requested by Town Manager, Michael Maniscalco)
Discussion Item: Public Act No. 22-30 An Act Concerning Fair Rent Commissions (Requested by Town Manager, Michael Maniscalco)
Resolution Approving the Job Classification and Fringe Benefit Description for Non-Bargaining Unit Members for Fiscal Year 2022/2023 through 2024/2025 (Councilor Andrew Paterna) BE IT RESOLVED, that the South Windsor Town Council hereby approves the Job Classification and Fringe Benefit Description for Non-Bargaining Unit Members for Fiscal Year 2022/2023 through 2024/2025.
Resolution Approving a Refund of Taxes to Fourteen (14) South Windsor Taxpayers (Councilor Erica Evans) BE IT RESOLVED, that the South Windsor Town Council hereby approves a refund of property taxes to Fourteen (14) South Windsor Taxpayers, the total of said refunds being $3,164.03 and as more fully described in attached Exhibit A.
Resolution Setting a Time and Place for a Public Hearing to Receive Citizen Input on the proposed amendment to Sec. 2-530 the Local Preference Bid Ordinance (Councilor Marek Kozikowski) BE IT RESOLVED, that the South Windsor Town Council hereby sets Monday, June 27,2022, 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 the proposed amendment to Sec. 2-530 the Local Preference Bid Ordinance.
Resolution Approving the Transfer of $50,000 from the Contingency Account to the Strategic Planning Capital Account (Councilor Philip Koboski) BE IT RESOLVED, that the South Windsor Town Council hereby transfers $50,000 from the Contingency Account and transfers it to the Strategic Planning Capital Account for the purpose of a consultant fee.
Resolution Accepting the Resignation of Janice Snyder (R) from the Greater Hartford Transit District Committee (Councilor Jamie Gamble) BE IT RESOLVED, that the South Windsor Town Council hereby accepts with regret the resignation of Janice Snyder (R) from the Greater Hartford Transit District Committee effective April 27, 2022; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the South Windsor Town Council extends its thanks to Janice Snyder for the time she has dedicated to serving her community through her membership on the Greater Hartford Transit District Committee.
Resolution Accepting the Resignation of Ritu Goel (D) from the Park & Recreation Commission (Councilor Erica Evans) BE IT RESOLVED, that the South Windsor Town Council hereby accepts with regret the resignation of Ritu Goel (D) from the Park & Recreation Commission effective June 02, 2022; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the South Windsor Town Council extends its thanks to Ritu Goel for the time she has dedicated to serving her community through her membership on the Park & Recreation Commission.
Resolution Waiving the Competitive Bidding Process for Sidewalk Replacement and Authorizes the Town Manager to Sign & Execute an Agreement (Requested by Jefferey Doolittle, Town Engineer) (Councilor Karen Lydecker) WHEREAS, The Engineering Department Advertised for Bids for Concrete Sidewalk Replacement in April 2022 and No Bids were received at the time they were due on April 21, 2022;and WHEREAS, the Engineering Department thinks there were no bidders because of the increased demand for concrete sidewalk replacements in the area and a reduction in the number and size of the contractors who perform concrete sidewalk replacements in the area; and WHEREAS, Hathaway Landscaping LLC has been performing Miscellaneous Concrete Sidewalk Replacement in South Windsor under contract from a previous bid in 2020 that has expired; and WHEREAS, Hathaway Landscaping LLC has agreed to continue to perform Concrete Sidewalk Replacement for the Town of South Windsor under mutually beneficial and agreed prices for 2022;and NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Council finds it is in the Town's best interest to waive competitive bidding for the Replacement of Concrete Sidewalks and enter into an agreement with Hathaway Landscaping LLC for this work in 2022. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Town Council authorizes the Town Manager, Michael Maniscalco to sign an agreement and other documents necessary to complete this work
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, and 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.
17. Executive Session (Please invite Town Manager, Michael Maniscalco, Assistant Town Manager, Mrs. Perry, Assistant Town Manager, Mr. Roberts, Clerk of the Council, Mr. Nolan, and any other appropriate personnel deemed necessary). A. Discussion Item: A Personnel Matter (Town Managers Performance Evaluation) B. Discussion Item: Strategy in Negations Regarding Retention of All Employees. 18. Adjournment
Jun 06, 2022 Council Meetings
1. Call Meeting to Order 2. Pledge of Allegiance 3. Roll Coll
After Roll Call is complete, the Town Council will recognize students from Pleasant Valley School, Orchard Hill School, Eli Terry School, Philip R. Smith School, Timothy Edwards Middle School and South Windsor High School in observation of the Patriotic Commission Essay/Poster Winners. The Town Council will also be recognizing Ria Saxena for her award-winning poem entitled "In the Shadow of the Penumbra" which was presented to the Connecticut Supreme Court for Law Day and won first place.
Mayor's Remarks
Adoption of Agenda (Councilor Philip Koboski)
Communications and Reports from the 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, and 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.
Discussion Item: An Ordinance Regarding Public Safety in Municipal Buildings Concerning Concealed Carry on Town Owned Property (Requested by Elizabeth E. Pendleton, Mayor)
Adoption of Minutes of Previous Meetings (Councilor Andrew Paterna) BE IT RESOLVED, that the South Windsor Town Council hereby approves the Minutes of the Regular Town Council Meeting of May 16, 2022. BE IT RESOLVED, that the South Windsor Town Council hereby approves the Minutes of the Special Virtual Town Council Meeting of May 26, 2022.
Communication from Liaisons, Officers, and Boards Directly Responsible to Council
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 Marek Kozikowski) Motion to approve item 11 .B.l as a Second Reading on the Consent Agenda. A. First Reading 1. None. B. Second Reading 1. Resolution Appointing Natalie O'Brien (U) as a member of the South Windsor Arts Commission for a term ending December 31, 2022. BE IT RESOLVED, that the South Windsor Town Council hereby appoints Natalie O'Brien (U) to the South Windsor Arts Commission for a term ending December 31, 2022. C. Miscellaneous 1. None.
New Business Discussion Item: Fire Houses One & Two Fire Alarm Project and Re-Allocation of Remaining Funds to Replace Fire Alarms at Veterans Memorial Pool & an Additional Fire Alarm System at TRACS (Requested by Scott Roberts, Asst. Town Manager & Capital Improvements Project)
Resolution Setting a Time and Place for a Public Hearing to Receive Citizen Input on the transferring of Funds from the Capital Non-Recurring Account to the VMP & TRACS Fire Alarm Projects (Deputy Mayor Steven King Jr.) BE IT RESOLVED, that the South Windsor Town Council hereby sets Monday, June 27,2022, 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 $21,370 from the Capital Non-Recurring Account to the VMP & TRACS Fire Alarm Projects.
Resolution Approving the Transfer of $61,925 from the Social Security Tax Account to the following accounts to cover overages; $32,075 to the Unemployment Account; $14,850 to the Salary Contingency Account; and $15,000 to the Liability Insurance Account (Councilor Erica Evans) BE IT RESOLVED, that the South Windsor Town Council hereby approves the transfer of $61,925 from the Social Security Tax Account to the following accounts to cover overages; $32,075 to the Unemployment Account; $14,850 to the Salary Contingency Account; and $15,000 to the Liability Insurance Account.
Resolution Approving the Transfer of $950,000 from the Health Insurance Account and $200,000 from the Police Operation Full-Time Salary Account and transfers $400,000 to the Capital Projects Account and $750,000 to the Pension Account (Councilor Philip Koboski) BE IT RESOLVED, that the South Windsor Town Council hereby approves the transfers of $950,000 from the Health Insurance Account, and $200,000 from the Police Operation Full-Time Salary Account to the following accounts; $400,000 to the Capital Projects Account; and $750,000 to the Pension Account.
Resolution Approving the Transfer of $63,000 from the Engineering Full-Time Salary Account to the Information Technology Full-Time Salary Account (Councilor Cesar Lopez) BE IT RESOLVED, that the South Windsor Town Council hereby approves the transfer of $63,000 from the Engineering Full-Time Salary Account and transfers it to the Information Technology Full-Time Salary Account.
Resolution Accepting the Fiscal Year 2021/2022 Suspense List (Councilor Jamie Gamble) BE IT RESOLVED, that the South Windsor Town Council hereby accepts the Fiscal Year 2021/2022 Suspense List as proposed and submitted to the Town Council by the Collector of Revenue, and as more fully described in attached Exhibit A.
Discussion Item: Juneteenth to Become a State Holiday in Connecticut (Requested by Town Manager, Michael Maniscalco)
Discussion Item: Public Act No. 22-30 An Act Concerning Fair Rent Commissions (Requested by Town Manager, Michael Maniscalco)
Resolution Approving the Job Classification and Fringe Benefit Description for Non-Bargaining Unit Members for Fiscal Year 2022/2023 through 2024/2025 (Councilor Andrew Paterna) BE IT RESOLVED, that the South Windsor Town Council hereby approves the Job Classification and Fringe Benefit Description for Non-Bargaining Unit Members for Fiscal Year 2022/2023 through 2024/2025.
Resolution Approving a Refund of Taxes to Fourteen (14) South Windsor Taxpayers (Councilor Erica Evans) BE IT RESOLVED, that the South Windsor Town Council hereby approves a refund of property taxes to Fourteen (14) South Windsor Taxpayers, the total of said refunds being $3,164.03 and as more fully described in attached Exhibit A.
Resolution Setting a Time and Place for a Public Hearing to Receive Citizen Input on the proposed amendment to Sec. 2-530 the Local Preference Bid Ordinance (Councilor Marek Kozikowski) BE IT RESOLVED, that the South Windsor Town Council hereby sets Monday, June 27,2022, 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 the proposed amendment to Sec. 2-530 the Local Preference Bid Ordinance.
Resolution Approving the Transfer of $50,000 from the Contingency Account to the Strategic Planning Capital Account (Councilor Philip Koboski) BE IT RESOLVED, that the South Windsor Town Council hereby transfers $50,000 from the Contingency Account and transfers it to the Strategic Planning Capital Account for the purpose of a consultant fee.
Resolution Accepting the Resignation of Janice Snyder (R) from the Greater Hartford Transit District Committee (Councilor Jamie Gamble) BE IT RESOLVED, that the South Windsor Town Council hereby accepts with regret the resignation of Janice Snyder (R) from the Greater Hartford Transit District Committee effective April 27, 2022; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the South Windsor Town Council extends its thanks to Janice Snyder for the time she has dedicated to serving her community through her membership on the Greater Hartford Transit District Committee.
Resolution Accepting the Resignation of Ritu Goel (D) from the Park & Recreation Commission (Councilor Erica Evans) BE IT RESOLVED, that the South Windsor Town Council hereby accepts with regret the resignation of Ritu Goel (D) from the Park & Recreation Commission effective June 02, 2022; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the South Windsor Town Council extends its thanks to Ritu Goel for the time she has dedicated to serving her community through her membership on the Park & Recreation Commission.
Resolution Waiving the Competitive Bidding Process for Sidewalk Replacement and Authorizes the Town Manager to Sign & Execute an Agreement (Requested by Jefferey Doolittle, Town Engineer) (Councilor Karen Lydecker) WHEREAS, The Engineering Department Advertised for Bids for Concrete Sidewalk Replacement in April 2022 and No Bids were received at the time they were due on April 21, 2022;and WHEREAS, the Engineering Department thinks there were no bidders because of the increased demand for concrete sidewalk replacements in the area and a reduction in the number and size of the contractors who perform concrete sidewalk replacements in the area; and WHEREAS, Hathaway Landscaping LLC has been performing Miscellaneous Concrete Sidewalk Replacement in South Windsor under contract from a previous bid in 2020 that has expired; and WHEREAS, Hathaway Landscaping LLC has agreed to continue to perform Concrete Sidewalk Replacement for the Town of South Windsor under mutually beneficial and agreed prices for 2022;and NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Council finds it is in the Town's best interest to waive competitive bidding for the Replacement of Concrete Sidewalks and enter into an agreement with Hathaway Landscaping LLC for this work in 2022. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Town Council authorizes the Town Manager, Michael Maniscalco to sign an agreement and other documents necessary to complete this work
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, and 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.
17. Executive Session (Please invite Town Manager, Michael Maniscalco, Assistant Town Manager, Mrs. Perry, Assistant Town Manager, Mr. Roberts, Clerk of the Council, Mr. Nolan, and any other appropriate personnel deemed necessary). A. Discussion Item: A Personnel Matter (Town Managers Performance Evaluation) B. Discussion Item: Strategy in Negations Regarding Retention of All Employees. 18. Adjournment