1. Call Meeting to Order 2. Pledge of Allegiance 3. Roll Call
After Roil Call is complete, the Mayor will issue citations to the South Windsor 2022 Eastern Region Little League Champions.
Mayor's Remarks On September 27th, retired Town Clerk Lori Trahan passed. At this time, the Council would like to observe a moment of silence in honor of her memory.
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
Adoption of Minutes of Previous Meetings (Councilor Cesar Lopez) a. Approval of September 19,2022 Town Council Regular Meeting Minutes BE IT RESOLVED, that the South Windsor Town Council hereby approves the Minutes of the Special Town Council Meeting of September 19,2022.
Communication from Liaisons, Officers, and Boards Directly Responsible to Council
Reports from Committees
Resolution: Opt out of Public Act 21-29 relating to requirements for allowance of accessory apartments in single family zones. (Michele Lipe to be present) (Councilor Kozikowski) WHEREAS, the State of Connecticut recently adopted Public Act 21-2-9 which modified Section 8-2 of the General Statutes to establish specific provisions regarding zoning regulations for accessory apartments; and WHEREAS, the adopted law does not allow the town to create standards any greater than those set forth in single family residences as it relates to bulk zoning requirements including setbacks, landscaping and does not permit required ownership; and WHEREAS, unless a municipality affirmatively votes to opt out therefrom, local zoning regulations would be required to adhere to the PA 21-29 provisions regarding accessory apartments; and WHEREAS, no municipality may opt out of the accessory apartment provisions of section' 8- 2 of the CT General Statutes, as amended by PA 21-29, on or after January 1,2023; and WHEREAS, the Planning and Zoning Commission of a municipality, by a two-thirds vote, may initiate the process by which such municipality opts out of the PA 21-29 provisions regarding accessory apartments; and WHEREAS, the Planning and Zoning Commission desires to retain local zoning control over the regulation of accessory apartments by opting out of the provisions of PA 21-29 regarding accessory apartments; and WHEREAS, in an effort to meet the spirit of the law the Pknning and Zoning Commission recently adopted new Accessory Apartment zoning regulations to allow accessory apartments through issuance of a zoning permit, simplifying the process to create an accessory unit; and . WHEREAS, the Planning and Zoning Commission held a public hearing 4/26/22 and 7/12/22 and voted unanimously to opt out of the accessory apartment provisions of Section 8-2, as amended by the applicable provisions of PA 21- 29; and WHEREAS, the South Windsor Town Council hereby recognizes the recent regulations changes made by the PZC that make creating an accessory apartment easier by reducing application costs and creating greater flexibility in future uses of existing apartments created; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Town Council opts out of the accessory apartment provisions of Section 8-2, of the CT "General Statutes, as amended by the applicable provisions of PA 21-29.
A Public Hearing will be held at 8:00pm to receive citizen input on the Health Department Ordinance Chapter 50, Articles 5-10
Resolution: Opt out of Public Act 21-29 relating to requirements for allowance of accessory apartments in single family zones. (Michele Lipe to be present) (Councilor Kozikowski) WHEREAS, the State of Connecticut recently adopted Public Act 21-2-9 which modified Section 8-2 of the General Statutes to establish specific provisions regarding zoning regulations for accessory apartments; and WHEREAS, the adopted law does not allow the town to create standards any greater than those set forth in single family residences as it relates to bulk zoning requirements including setbacks, landscaping and does not permit required ownership; and WHEREAS, unless a municipality affirmatively votes to opt out therefrom, local zoning regulations would be required to adhere to the PA 21-29 provisions regarding accessory apartments; and WHEREAS, no municipality may opt out of the accessory apartment provisions of section' 8- 2 of the CT General Statutes, as amended by PA 21-29, on or after January 1,2023; and WHEREAS, the Planning and Zoning Commission of a municipality, by a two-thirds vote, may initiate the process by which such municipality opts out of the PA 21-29 provisions regarding accessory apartments; and WHEREAS, the Planning and Zoning Commission desires to retain local zoning control over the regulation of accessory apartments by opting out of the provisions of PA 21-29 regarding accessory apartments; and WHEREAS, in an effort to meet the spirit of the law the Pknning and Zoning Commission recently adopted new Accessory Apartment zoning regulations to allow accessory apartments through issuance of a zoning permit, simplifying the process to create an accessory unit; and . WHEREAS, the Planning and Zoning Commission held a public hearing 4/26/22 and 7/12/22 and voted unanimously to opt out of the accessory apartment provisions of Section 8-2, as amended by the applicable provisions of PA 21- 29; and WHEREAS, the South Windsor Town Council hereby recognizes the recent regulations changes made by the PZC that make creating an accessory apartment easier by reducing application costs and creating greater flexibility in future uses of existing apartments created; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Town Council opts out of the accessory apartment provisions of Section 8-2, of the CT "General Statutes, as amended by the applicable provisions of PA 21-29.
Resolution Approving the Sale of Surplus Monopole Tower Parts (Councilor Gamble) WHEREAS, the Town of South Windsor completed the purchase of a 115-foot monopole communication tower from Valmont Industries for the Veterans Memorial Park Project and; WHEREAS, the Town vendor Eastern Communications has completed the construction of said tower and; WHEREAS, Valmont Industries has shipped three extra mount kits for the tower and, that were not billed or paid by the Town and; WHEREAS, Valmont Industries has informed the Town that Valmont Industries does not want the parts returned and has authorized the Town to dispose of the three extra mount kits as the Town sees fit; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby authorizes Town Manager, Michael Maniscalco to sell the extra mount kits from Valmont Industries and any monies received be deposited into Emergency Communications Upgrade Capital Account.
Resolution Approving a Refund of Taxes to thirty-nine (39) South Windsor Taxpayers, the total of said refunds being $10,059.93 (Councilor Paterna) BE IT RESOLVED, that the South Windsor Town Council hereby approves a refund of property taxes to thirty-nine (39) South Windsor Taxpayers, the total of said refunds being $10,059.93 and as more fully described on attachment exhibit
Resolution Setting Time and Place for a Public Hearing to receive citizen input on the transfer of $749,556 from the non-recurring Capital Account to fund two portables at Philip R. Smith Elementary School. (Councilor Lydecker) BE IT RESOLVED, that the South Windsor Town Council herby sets October 17, 2022 at 8:00pm 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 $749,556 from the Non-Recurring Capital Account to fund the addition of two portables at Philip R. Smith Elementary School
Resolution Amending a Previously Approved Resolution from the September 19, 2022 Town Council Meeting - Resolution Appointing Amanda Poma as Clerk of the Council (Deputy Mayor King) WHEREAS, the South Windsor Town Council previously' adopted a Resolution appointing Amanda Poma as Clerk of the Council on September 19, 2022, which resolution stated an incorrect term end date. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby appoints Amanda Poma as Clerk of the Council for a term ending November 13,2023 to fill the unexpired term of Scott Nolan.
Resolution Accepting the Resignation of Carol Fletterick (D) from the Water Pollution Control Authority effective 9-13-22 (Councilor Evans) BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby accepts, with regret, the resignation of Carol Fletterick (D) from the Water Pollution Control Authority effect 9-13-22 and; BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council extends its thanks to Carol Fletterick for the time she has dedicated to serving her community by her membership on the Water Pollution Control Authority
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® may address the Council on any item. The speaker(s) shall limit their speaking time to five (5) minutes.
16. Communications from the Council 18. Adjournment
Oct 03, 2022 Council Meetings
1. Call Meeting to Order 2. Pledge of Allegiance 3. Roll Call
After Roil Call is complete, the Mayor will issue citations to the South Windsor 2022 Eastern Region Little League Champions.
Mayor's Remarks On September 27th, retired Town Clerk Lori Trahan passed. At this time, the Council would like to observe a moment of silence in honor of her memory.
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
Adoption of Minutes of Previous Meetings (Councilor Cesar Lopez) a. Approval of September 19,2022 Town Council Regular Meeting Minutes BE IT RESOLVED, that the South Windsor Town Council hereby approves the Minutes of the Special Town Council Meeting of September 19,2022.
Communication from Liaisons, Officers, and Boards Directly Responsible to Council
Reports from Committees
Resolution: Opt out of Public Act 21-29 relating to requirements for allowance of accessory apartments in single family zones. (Michele Lipe to be present) (Councilor Kozikowski) WHEREAS, the State of Connecticut recently adopted Public Act 21-2-9 which modified Section 8-2 of the General Statutes to establish specific provisions regarding zoning regulations for accessory apartments; and WHEREAS, the adopted law does not allow the town to create standards any greater than those set forth in single family residences as it relates to bulk zoning requirements including setbacks, landscaping and does not permit required ownership; and WHEREAS, unless a municipality affirmatively votes to opt out therefrom, local zoning regulations would be required to adhere to the PA 21-29 provisions regarding accessory apartments; and WHEREAS, no municipality may opt out of the accessory apartment provisions of section' 8- 2 of the CT General Statutes, as amended by PA 21-29, on or after January 1,2023; and WHEREAS, the Planning and Zoning Commission of a municipality, by a two-thirds vote, may initiate the process by which such municipality opts out of the PA 21-29 provisions regarding accessory apartments; and WHEREAS, the Planning and Zoning Commission desires to retain local zoning control over the regulation of accessory apartments by opting out of the provisions of PA 21-29 regarding accessory apartments; and WHEREAS, in an effort to meet the spirit of the law the Pknning and Zoning Commission recently adopted new Accessory Apartment zoning regulations to allow accessory apartments through issuance of a zoning permit, simplifying the process to create an accessory unit; and . WHEREAS, the Planning and Zoning Commission held a public hearing 4/26/22 and 7/12/22 and voted unanimously to opt out of the accessory apartment provisions of Section 8-2, as amended by the applicable provisions of PA 21- 29; and WHEREAS, the South Windsor Town Council hereby recognizes the recent regulations changes made by the PZC that make creating an accessory apartment easier by reducing application costs and creating greater flexibility in future uses of existing apartments created; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Town Council opts out of the accessory apartment provisions of Section 8-2, of the CT "General Statutes, as amended by the applicable provisions of PA 21-29.
A Public Hearing will be held at 8:00pm to receive citizen input on the Health Department Ordinance Chapter 50, Articles 5-10
Resolution: Opt out of Public Act 21-29 relating to requirements for allowance of accessory apartments in single family zones. (Michele Lipe to be present) (Councilor Kozikowski) WHEREAS, the State of Connecticut recently adopted Public Act 21-2-9 which modified Section 8-2 of the General Statutes to establish specific provisions regarding zoning regulations for accessory apartments; and WHEREAS, the adopted law does not allow the town to create standards any greater than those set forth in single family residences as it relates to bulk zoning requirements including setbacks, landscaping and does not permit required ownership; and WHEREAS, unless a municipality affirmatively votes to opt out therefrom, local zoning regulations would be required to adhere to the PA 21-29 provisions regarding accessory apartments; and WHEREAS, no municipality may opt out of the accessory apartment provisions of section' 8- 2 of the CT General Statutes, as amended by PA 21-29, on or after January 1,2023; and WHEREAS, the Planning and Zoning Commission of a municipality, by a two-thirds vote, may initiate the process by which such municipality opts out of the PA 21-29 provisions regarding accessory apartments; and WHEREAS, the Planning and Zoning Commission desires to retain local zoning control over the regulation of accessory apartments by opting out of the provisions of PA 21-29 regarding accessory apartments; and WHEREAS, in an effort to meet the spirit of the law the Pknning and Zoning Commission recently adopted new Accessory Apartment zoning regulations to allow accessory apartments through issuance of a zoning permit, simplifying the process to create an accessory unit; and . WHEREAS, the Planning and Zoning Commission held a public hearing 4/26/22 and 7/12/22 and voted unanimously to opt out of the accessory apartment provisions of Section 8-2, as amended by the applicable provisions of PA 21- 29; and WHEREAS, the South Windsor Town Council hereby recognizes the recent regulations changes made by the PZC that make creating an accessory apartment easier by reducing application costs and creating greater flexibility in future uses of existing apartments created; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Town Council opts out of the accessory apartment provisions of Section 8-2, of the CT "General Statutes, as amended by the applicable provisions of PA 21-29.
Resolution Approving the Sale of Surplus Monopole Tower Parts (Councilor Gamble) WHEREAS, the Town of South Windsor completed the purchase of a 115-foot monopole communication tower from Valmont Industries for the Veterans Memorial Park Project and; WHEREAS, the Town vendor Eastern Communications has completed the construction of said tower and; WHEREAS, Valmont Industries has shipped three extra mount kits for the tower and, that were not billed or paid by the Town and; WHEREAS, Valmont Industries has informed the Town that Valmont Industries does not want the parts returned and has authorized the Town to dispose of the three extra mount kits as the Town sees fit; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby authorizes Town Manager, Michael Maniscalco to sell the extra mount kits from Valmont Industries and any monies received be deposited into Emergency Communications Upgrade Capital Account.
Resolution Approving a Refund of Taxes to thirty-nine (39) South Windsor Taxpayers, the total of said refunds being $10,059.93 (Councilor Paterna) BE IT RESOLVED, that the South Windsor Town Council hereby approves a refund of property taxes to thirty-nine (39) South Windsor Taxpayers, the total of said refunds being $10,059.93 and as more fully described on attachment exhibit
Resolution Setting Time and Place for a Public Hearing to receive citizen input on the transfer of $749,556 from the non-recurring Capital Account to fund two portables at Philip R. Smith Elementary School. (Councilor Lydecker) BE IT RESOLVED, that the South Windsor Town Council herby sets October 17, 2022 at 8:00pm 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 $749,556 from the Non-Recurring Capital Account to fund the addition of two portables at Philip R. Smith Elementary School
Resolution Amending a Previously Approved Resolution from the September 19, 2022 Town Council Meeting - Resolution Appointing Amanda Poma as Clerk of the Council (Deputy Mayor King) WHEREAS, the South Windsor Town Council previously' adopted a Resolution appointing Amanda Poma as Clerk of the Council on September 19, 2022, which resolution stated an incorrect term end date. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby appoints Amanda Poma as Clerk of the Council for a term ending November 13,2023 to fill the unexpired term of Scott Nolan.
Resolution Accepting the Resignation of Carol Fletterick (D) from the Water Pollution Control Authority effective 9-13-22 (Councilor Evans) BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby accepts, with regret, the resignation of Carol Fletterick (D) from the Water Pollution Control Authority effect 9-13-22 and; BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council extends its thanks to Carol Fletterick for the time she has dedicated to serving her community by her membership on the Water Pollution Control Authority
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® may address the Council on any item. The speaker(s) shall limit their speaking time to five (5) minutes.
16. Communications from the Council 18. Adjournment