1. Call Meeting to Order 2. Pledge of Allegiance 3. Roll Coll
Mayor's Remarks
Adoption of Agenda
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, 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 addition of two Portables to Philip R. Smith Elementary School; Board od Education Chair Craig Zimmerman to be present
Adoption of Minutes of Previous Meetings Councilor Lopez Approval of October 3, 2022 Town Council Meeting Minutes BE IT RESOLVED, that the South Windsor Town Council hereby approves the Minutes of the Regular Town Council Meeting of October 3. 2022.
Communication from Liaisons, Officers, and Boards Directly Responsible to Council
Reports from Committees
. 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.] A. First Reading Councilor Gamble: Motion to approve items ll.A 1 through ll.A 3 as a First Reading on the Consent Agenda 1) Resolution appointing Kathy Daugherty (R) as a member of the Public Building Commission and Postponing Consideration of this Motion until the Town Council's next regularly scheduled meeting BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town of South Windsor hereby appoints Kathy Daugherty (R) as a member of the Public Building Commission for a term ending November 30, 2024, and postpones consideration of this motion until the Town Council's next regularly scheduled meeting. 2) Resolution appointing Stephanie Dexter (R) as a member of the Blighted Properties Appeals Board and Postponing Consideration of this Motion until the Town Council's next regularly scheduled meeting BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town of South Windsor hereby appoints Stephanie Dexter (R) as a member of the Public Building Commission for a term ending November 30, 2024, and postpones consideration of this motion until the Town Council's next regularly scheduled meeting. 3) Resolution appointing James Mitchell (R) as a member of the Economic Development Commission and Postponing Consideration of this Motion until the Town Council's next regularly scheduled meeting BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town of South Windsor hereby appoints James Mitchell (R) as a member of 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. B. Second Reading None C. Miscellaneous None
Resolution Approving a Refund of Taxes to twenty-four (24) South Windsor Taxpayers, the total of said refunds being $12,780.44 BE IT RESOLVED, that the South Windsor Town Council hereby approves a refund of taxes to twenty-four (24) South Windsor Taxpayers, the total of said refunds being $12,780.44 and as more fully described on attached Exhibit A.
Review Resolution Pursuant to Section 8-24 of the Connecticut General Statutes Referring Proposed Improvements to Nevers Park for the addition of a Splash Pad to the South Windsor Planning & Zoning Commission WHEREAS, any plan to improve park lands owned by the Town must first be submitted to the South Windsor Planning & Zoning Commission for a report pursuant to Section 8- 24 of the Connecticut General Statutes BE IT RESOLVED, that the South Windsor Town Council hereby refers the proposed improvements of Nevers Park for the addition of a Splash Pad to the South Windsor Planning & Zoning Commission pursuant to Section 8-24 of the Connecticut General Statutes.
Resolution Authorizing Town Manager to Enter into an Agreement with the State of Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection WHEREAS, effective July 1, 2022 and per PA 22-118, the Town of South Windsor has been awarded $100,000 in ARPA funds granted by DEEP to fund a South Windsor Riverfront Linear Park Study and Planning; and WHEREAS, these funds must be obligated by December 31, 2024 and expended by December 31, 2026; and WHEREAS, the South Windsor Town Council authorizes the Parks and Recreation Department to conduct a feasibility study on creating a new Linear Park that begins at 220 Scantic Road and ends at the current Vibert Road Linear Park to allow for residents to park their car and put a canoe or kayak into the Scantic River, allowing people to paddle to the Connecticut River and exit at the Vibert Road Linear Park; and (New Business Continued 13-C) BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town of South Windsor may enter into with and deliver to the State of Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection, any and all documents which it deems to be necessary or appropriate for a grant of $100,000 for the South Windsor Riverfront Linear Park Study and Planning at 220 Scantic Road and the Vibert Road Linear Park; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the South Windsor Town Council hereby authorizes Michael Maniscalco, Town Manager, to sign, execute, and deliver any and all agreements and documents necessary on behalf of the Town of South Windsor and perform all acts and things which he deems to be necessary or appropriate to carry out the terms of such documents.
Resolution Accepting the Old Orchard Hill School to temporarily house the Parks and Recreation Department and formally start the process of moving the Parks and Recreation Department to Old Orchard Hill and pursuant to Section 8-24 of the Connecticut General Statutes referring said plan to the Planning and Zoning Commission for review WHEREAS, the Town had leased Wapping School from the Board of Education to house Parks and Recreation; and WHEREAS, the Board of Education needs Wapping School to house an increase in students at the High School; and WHEREAS, the Town has an immediate need to temporarily relocate the Parks and Recreation and Facilities Department to the Old Orchard Hill School; and WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 8-24 of the Connecticut General Statutes changes in use of a municipal facility require a referral to the Planning and Zoning Commission for review and a report; BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Council hereby approves the Old Orchard Hill School to temporarily house the Parks and Recreation and Facilities Department and formally begin the process of relocating both departments to the Old Orchard Hill School; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the Town Council directs Town Manager, Michael Maniscalco, to submit a request to the South Windsor Planning & Zoning Commission for a report pursuant to Section 8-24 of the Connecticut General Statutes.
A Public Hearing will be held at 8:00 p.m. 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
Resolution Accepting the Old Orchard Hill School to temporarily house the Parks and Recreation Department and formally start the process of moving the Parks and Recreation Department to Old Orchard Hill and pursuant to Section 8-24 of the Connecticut General Statutes referring said plan to the Planning and Zoning Commission for review WHEREAS, the Town had leased Wapping School from the Board of Education to house Parks and Recreation; and WHEREAS, the Board of Education needs Wapping School to house an increase in students at the High School; and WHEREAS, the Town has an immediate need to temporarily relocate the Parks and Recreation and Facilities Department to the Old Orchard Hill School; and WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 8-24 of the Connecticut General Statutes changes in use of a municipal facility require a referral to the Planning and Zoning Commission for review and a report; BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Council hereby approves the Old Orchard Hill School to temporarily house the Parks and Recreation and Facilities Department and formally begin the process of relocating both departments to the Old Orchard Hill School; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the Town Council directs Town Manager, Michael Maniscalco, to submit a request to the South Windsor Planning & Zoning Commission for a report pursuant to Section 8-24 of the Connecticut General Statutes.
Resolution Accepting the Resignation of Stephanie Weintraub (R) from the Agricultural Commission effective October 6, 2022 BE IT RESOLVED, that the South Windsor Town Council hereby accepts, with regret, the resignation of Stephanie Weintraub (R) from the Agricultural Commission effective October 6, 2022; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the South Windsor Town Council extends its thanks to Stephanie Weintraub (R) for the time she has dedicated to serving her community by her membership on the Agricultural Commission.
Resolution Accepting the Resignation of Stephanie Weintraub (R) from the Human Relations Commission effective October 6, 2022 BE IT RESOLVED, that the South Windsor Town Council hereby accepts, with regret, the resignation of Stephanie Weintraub (R) from the Human Relations Commission effective October 6, 2022; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the South Windsor Town Council extends its thanks to Stephanie Weintraub (R) for the time she has dedicated to serving her community by her membership on the Human Relations Commission.
Resolution Accepting the Resignation of Athena Loukellis from the Energy Committee effective June 13, 2022 BE IT RESOLVED, that the South Windsor Town Council hereby accepts, with regret, the resignation of Athena Loukellis from the Energy Committee effective June 13,2022;and BE IT FUTHER RESOLVED, that the South Windsor Town Council would like to thank Athena Loukellis for the time she has dedicated to serving her community while on the Energy Committee.
Resolution Accepting the Resignation of Mary Justine Hockenberry from the Human Relations Committee effective September 9,2022 BE IT RESOLVED, that the South Windsor Town Council hereby accepts, with regret, the resignation of Mary Justine Hockenberry from the Human Relations Committee effective September 9, 2022; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the South Windsor Town Council would like to thank Mary Justine Hockenberry for her dedication to serving the community while on the Human Relations Committee.
Resolution Accepting the Mayoral Appointment of Steve Lewis as a member the Energy Committee to fill the unexpired term of Athena Loukellis, and postpones consideration of this motion until the Town Council's next regularly scheduled meeting BE IT RESOLVED, that the Mayor of the Town of South Windsor hereby appoints Steve Lewis as a member of the Energy Committee to fill the unexpired term of Athena Loukellis, and postpones consideration of this motion until the Town Council's next regularly scheduled meeting.
Passage of Ordinance Deputy Mayor King: Resolution Adopting amendments to the Health Department Ordinance #218, Chapter 50, Articles 5-10 BE IT RESOLVED, that the South Windsor Town Council hereby adopts an Amendment to Ordinance #218, Chapter 50, Articles 5-10 as shown in the attached 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. The speaker(s) shall limit their speaking time to five (5) minutes.
Communications from the Council
Oct 17, 2022 Council Meetings
1. Call Meeting to Order 2. Pledge of Allegiance 3. Roll Coll
Mayor's Remarks
Adoption of Agenda
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, 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 addition of two Portables to Philip R. Smith Elementary School; Board od Education Chair Craig Zimmerman to be present
Adoption of Minutes of Previous Meetings Councilor Lopez Approval of October 3, 2022 Town Council Meeting Minutes BE IT RESOLVED, that the South Windsor Town Council hereby approves the Minutes of the Regular Town Council Meeting of October 3. 2022.
Communication from Liaisons, Officers, and Boards Directly Responsible to Council
Reports from Committees
. 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.] A. First Reading Councilor Gamble: Motion to approve items ll.A 1 through ll.A 3 as a First Reading on the Consent Agenda 1) Resolution appointing Kathy Daugherty (R) as a member of the Public Building Commission and Postponing Consideration of this Motion until the Town Council's next regularly scheduled meeting BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town of South Windsor hereby appoints Kathy Daugherty (R) as a member of the Public Building Commission for a term ending November 30, 2024, and postpones consideration of this motion until the Town Council's next regularly scheduled meeting. 2) Resolution appointing Stephanie Dexter (R) as a member of the Blighted Properties Appeals Board and Postponing Consideration of this Motion until the Town Council's next regularly scheduled meeting BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town of South Windsor hereby appoints Stephanie Dexter (R) as a member of the Public Building Commission for a term ending November 30, 2024, and postpones consideration of this motion until the Town Council's next regularly scheduled meeting. 3) Resolution appointing James Mitchell (R) as a member of the Economic Development Commission and Postponing Consideration of this Motion until the Town Council's next regularly scheduled meeting BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town of South Windsor hereby appoints James Mitchell (R) as a member of 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. B. Second Reading None C. Miscellaneous None
Resolution Approving a Refund of Taxes to twenty-four (24) South Windsor Taxpayers, the total of said refunds being $12,780.44 BE IT RESOLVED, that the South Windsor Town Council hereby approves a refund of taxes to twenty-four (24) South Windsor Taxpayers, the total of said refunds being $12,780.44 and as more fully described on attached Exhibit A.
Review Resolution Pursuant to Section 8-24 of the Connecticut General Statutes Referring Proposed Improvements to Nevers Park for the addition of a Splash Pad to the South Windsor Planning & Zoning Commission WHEREAS, any plan to improve park lands owned by the Town must first be submitted to the South Windsor Planning & Zoning Commission for a report pursuant to Section 8- 24 of the Connecticut General Statutes BE IT RESOLVED, that the South Windsor Town Council hereby refers the proposed improvements of Nevers Park for the addition of a Splash Pad to the South Windsor Planning & Zoning Commission pursuant to Section 8-24 of the Connecticut General Statutes.
Resolution Authorizing Town Manager to Enter into an Agreement with the State of Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection WHEREAS, effective July 1, 2022 and per PA 22-118, the Town of South Windsor has been awarded $100,000 in ARPA funds granted by DEEP to fund a South Windsor Riverfront Linear Park Study and Planning; and WHEREAS, these funds must be obligated by December 31, 2024 and expended by December 31, 2026; and WHEREAS, the South Windsor Town Council authorizes the Parks and Recreation Department to conduct a feasibility study on creating a new Linear Park that begins at 220 Scantic Road and ends at the current Vibert Road Linear Park to allow for residents to park their car and put a canoe or kayak into the Scantic River, allowing people to paddle to the Connecticut River and exit at the Vibert Road Linear Park; and (New Business Continued 13-C) BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town of South Windsor may enter into with and deliver to the State of Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection, any and all documents which it deems to be necessary or appropriate for a grant of $100,000 for the South Windsor Riverfront Linear Park Study and Planning at 220 Scantic Road and the Vibert Road Linear Park; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the South Windsor Town Council hereby authorizes Michael Maniscalco, Town Manager, to sign, execute, and deliver any and all agreements and documents necessary on behalf of the Town of South Windsor and perform all acts and things which he deems to be necessary or appropriate to carry out the terms of such documents.
Resolution Accepting the Old Orchard Hill School to temporarily house the Parks and Recreation Department and formally start the process of moving the Parks and Recreation Department to Old Orchard Hill and pursuant to Section 8-24 of the Connecticut General Statutes referring said plan to the Planning and Zoning Commission for review WHEREAS, the Town had leased Wapping School from the Board of Education to house Parks and Recreation; and WHEREAS, the Board of Education needs Wapping School to house an increase in students at the High School; and WHEREAS, the Town has an immediate need to temporarily relocate the Parks and Recreation and Facilities Department to the Old Orchard Hill School; and WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 8-24 of the Connecticut General Statutes changes in use of a municipal facility require a referral to the Planning and Zoning Commission for review and a report; BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Council hereby approves the Old Orchard Hill School to temporarily house the Parks and Recreation and Facilities Department and formally begin the process of relocating both departments to the Old Orchard Hill School; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the Town Council directs Town Manager, Michael Maniscalco, to submit a request to the South Windsor Planning & Zoning Commission for a report pursuant to Section 8-24 of the Connecticut General Statutes.
A Public Hearing will be held at 8:00 p.m. 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
Resolution Accepting the Old Orchard Hill School to temporarily house the Parks and Recreation Department and formally start the process of moving the Parks and Recreation Department to Old Orchard Hill and pursuant to Section 8-24 of the Connecticut General Statutes referring said plan to the Planning and Zoning Commission for review WHEREAS, the Town had leased Wapping School from the Board of Education to house Parks and Recreation; and WHEREAS, the Board of Education needs Wapping School to house an increase in students at the High School; and WHEREAS, the Town has an immediate need to temporarily relocate the Parks and Recreation and Facilities Department to the Old Orchard Hill School; and WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 8-24 of the Connecticut General Statutes changes in use of a municipal facility require a referral to the Planning and Zoning Commission for review and a report; BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Council hereby approves the Old Orchard Hill School to temporarily house the Parks and Recreation and Facilities Department and formally begin the process of relocating both departments to the Old Orchard Hill School; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the Town Council directs Town Manager, Michael Maniscalco, to submit a request to the South Windsor Planning & Zoning Commission for a report pursuant to Section 8-24 of the Connecticut General Statutes.
Resolution Accepting the Resignation of Stephanie Weintraub (R) from the Agricultural Commission effective October 6, 2022 BE IT RESOLVED, that the South Windsor Town Council hereby accepts, with regret, the resignation of Stephanie Weintraub (R) from the Agricultural Commission effective October 6, 2022; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the South Windsor Town Council extends its thanks to Stephanie Weintraub (R) for the time she has dedicated to serving her community by her membership on the Agricultural Commission.
Resolution Accepting the Resignation of Stephanie Weintraub (R) from the Human Relations Commission effective October 6, 2022 BE IT RESOLVED, that the South Windsor Town Council hereby accepts, with regret, the resignation of Stephanie Weintraub (R) from the Human Relations Commission effective October 6, 2022; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the South Windsor Town Council extends its thanks to Stephanie Weintraub (R) for the time she has dedicated to serving her community by her membership on the Human Relations Commission.
Resolution Accepting the Resignation of Athena Loukellis from the Energy Committee effective June 13, 2022 BE IT RESOLVED, that the South Windsor Town Council hereby accepts, with regret, the resignation of Athena Loukellis from the Energy Committee effective June 13,2022;and BE IT FUTHER RESOLVED, that the South Windsor Town Council would like to thank Athena Loukellis for the time she has dedicated to serving her community while on the Energy Committee.
Resolution Accepting the Resignation of Mary Justine Hockenberry from the Human Relations Committee effective September 9,2022 BE IT RESOLVED, that the South Windsor Town Council hereby accepts, with regret, the resignation of Mary Justine Hockenberry from the Human Relations Committee effective September 9, 2022; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the South Windsor Town Council would like to thank Mary Justine Hockenberry for her dedication to serving the community while on the Human Relations Committee.
Resolution Accepting the Mayoral Appointment of Steve Lewis as a member the Energy Committee to fill the unexpired term of Athena Loukellis, and postpones consideration of this motion until the Town Council's next regularly scheduled meeting BE IT RESOLVED, that the Mayor of the Town of South Windsor hereby appoints Steve Lewis as a member of the Energy Committee to fill the unexpired term of Athena Loukellis, and postpones consideration of this motion until the Town Council's next regularly scheduled meeting.
Passage of Ordinance Deputy Mayor King: Resolution Adopting amendments to the Health Department Ordinance #218, Chapter 50, Articles 5-10 BE IT RESOLVED, that the South Windsor Town Council hereby adopts an Amendment to Ordinance #218, Chapter 50, Articles 5-10 as shown in the attached 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. The speaker(s) shall limit their speaking time to five (5) minutes.
Communications from the Council