1. Call Meeting to Order 2. Pledge of Allegiance 3. Roll Coll
Mayor's Remarks
Adoption of Agenda Councilor Lydecker
Communications and Reports from the Town Manager Emergency Management Presentation
Discussion item: Re-evaluation Mary Huda to be present
Adoption of Minutes of Previous Meetings Councilor Koboski Approval of November 7,2022 Town Council Meeting Minutes
Communication 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.] Councilor Gamble A. First Reading Motion to approve items 11 A 1-11 A 12 as a first reading on the consent agenda 1) Resolution reappointing Stephanie Dexter (R) to the Demolition Delay Committee BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town of South Windsor hereby reappoints Stephanie Dexter as a member of the Demolition Delay Committee for a term ending December 31, 2024, and postpones consideration of this motion until the Town Councils next regularly scheduled meeting. 2) Resolution reappointing Tim Shepard (R) as a member of the Demolition Delay Committee BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town of South Windsor hereby reappoints Tim Shepard (R) as a member of the Demolition Delay Committee for a term ending December 31, 2024, and postpones consideration of this motion until the Town Councils next regularly scheduled meeting. 3) Resolution reappointing Justin Bordua (R) as a member of the South Windsor Agricultural Commission BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town of South Windsor hereby reappoints Justin Bordua (R) as a member of the South Windsor Agricultural Commission for a term ending November 30, 2025, and postpones consideration of this motion until the Town Councils next regularly scheduled meeting. 4) Resolution reappointing James Futtner (R) to the South Windsor Agricultural Commission BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town of South Windsor hereby reappoints James Futtner (R) as a member of the South Windsor Agricultural Commission for a term ending November 30,2025, and postpones consideration of this motion until the Town Councils next regularly scheduled meeting. 5) Resolution reappointing Frank Niederwerder (R) as a member of the South Windsor Agricultural Commission BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town of South Windsor hereby reappoints Frank Niederwerder (R) as a member of the South Windsor Agricultural Commission for a term ending November 30, 2025, and postpones consideration of this motion until the Town Councils next regularly scheduled meeting. 6) Resolution reappointing Tim Shepard (R) as a member of the South Windsor Agricultural Commission BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town of South Windsor hereby reappoints Tim Shepard (R) as a member of the South Windsor Agricultural Commission for a term ending November 30, 2025, and postpones consideration of this motion until the Town Councils next regularly scheduled meeting. 7) Resolution reappointing Tad Bistor (R) as a member of the Historic District Commission BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town of South Windsor hereby reappoints Tad Bistor (R) as a member of the Historic District for a term ending November 30, 2027, and postpones consideration of this motion until the Town Councils next regularly scheduled meeting. 8) Resolution reappointing Carolyn Carey (R) as a member of the Human Relations Commission BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town of South Windsor hereby reappoints Carolyn Carey (R) as a member of the Human Relations Commission for a term ending November 30, 2025, and postpones consideration of this motion until the Town Councils next regularly scheduled meeting. 9) Resolution reappointing Arthur Sladyk (R) as a member of the Patriotic Commission BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town of South Windsor hereby reappoints Arthur Sladyk (R) as a member of the Patriotic Commission for a term ending December 31, 2025, and postpones consideration of this motion until the Town Councils next regularly scheduled meeting. 10) Resolution reappointing Natalie O'Brien (U) as a member of the South Windsor Arts Commission BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town of South Windsor hereby reappoints Natalie O'Brien (U) as a member of the South Windsor Arts Commission for a term ending December 31, 2024, and postpones consideration of this motion until the Town Councils next regularly scheduled meeting. 11) Resolution reappointing William Keohane (R) as a member of the Redevelopment Agency BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town of South Windsor hereby reappoints William Keohane (R) as a member of the Redevelopment Agency for a term ending December 31, 2027, and postpones consideration of this motion until the Town Councils next regularly scheduled meeting. 12) Resolution reappointing Nick Jones (R) to the South Windsor Agricultural Commission BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town of South Windsor hereby reappoints Nick Jones (R) as a member of the South Windsor Agricultural Commission for a term ending November 30, 2025, and postpones consideration of this motion until the Town Councils next regularly scheduled meeting. Councilor Paterna B. Second Reading Motion to approve items ll.B 1 through ll.B 3 as a second reading on the Consent Agenda 1) Resolution appointing David Basile (D) as a member of the Water Pollution Control Authority BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town of South Windsor hereby appoints David Basile (D) as a member of the Water Pollution Control Authority to fulfill the unexpired term of Carol Fletterick (D) for a term ending November 30, 2025. 2) Resolution appointing Mitchell Marks (D) as a member of the Human Relations Commission BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town of South Windsor hereby appoints Mitchell Marks (D) as a member of the Human Relations Commission to fulfil the unexpired term of Mary Justine Hockenberry (D) for a term ending November 30, 2024. 3) Resolution appointing William Wollschlager (D) as a member of the Housing Authority BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town of South Windsor hereby appoints William Wollschlager (D) as a member of the Housing Authority to fulfil the unexpired term of Marion Burke (D). C. Miscellaneous None
Resolution approving Town Manager, Michael Maniscalco to accept and execute a STEAP Grant from the State of Connecticut for the reconstruction of Kennedy Road WHEREAS, The Town of South Windsor has been awarded a grant from the State of Connecticut Small Town Economic Assistance Program in the amount of $478,100 for the reconstruction of Kennedy Road; and BE IT RESOLVED, that the South Windsor Town Council authorizes Town Manager, Michael Maniscalco on behalf of the Town of South Windsor accept a 2022 Connecticut STEAP Grant in the amount of $478,100 for the reconstruction of Kennedy Road; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that Town Manager, Michael Maniscalco, is hereby authorized to enter into and execute any and all agreements, contracts, and documents necessary to obtain said 2022 STEAP Grant with the State of Connecticut.
Discussion item: Draft resolution regarding purchasing exemptions WHEREAS, Conn. Gen. Stat. § 4a-53a allows the Commissioner of Administrative Services (the "Commissioner") to serve as the contracting agent for a group of three (3) or more municipalities that seek to purchase supplies, materials or equipment, upon the request of the such group, provided that (1) the Commissioner determines that the group will achieve a cost savings through the Commissioner serving as the contracting agent, and (2) such cost savings are greater than the administrative costs to the State; and WHEREAS, Conn. Gen. Stat. § 7-148v(b) allows the Town of South Windsor (the "Town") to purchase equipment, supplies, materials or services from the list of eligible entities listed in the statute; and WHEREAS, The Town is constrained in its ability to purchase equipment, supplies, materials pursuant to the Town Charter Section 714 ("Section 714"); and WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 714, the Town has a $5,000 cap on purchases without the Town Manager, Michael Maniscalco inviting sealed bids or proposals or getting the Town Council to waive such bidding process; and WHEREAS, Section 714 is a constraint on the Town's ability to achieve cost savings because during the waiver process, supplies disappear, or the opportunity to implement cost savings has changed; and WHEREAS, the Town Council has determined that requiring sealed bids for purchases greater than $5,000 is not in the best interest of the Town; and BE IT RESOLVED, that notwithstanding Section 714, the Town Council authorizes the Town Manager, Michael Maniscalco to participate with the State of Connecticut contracting programs for the purchase of supplies, materials or equipment pursuant to Conn. Gen. Stat. § 4a-53a. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that notwithstanding Section 714, the Town Council authorizes the Town Manager, Michael Maniscalco to purchase equipment, supplies, materials or services from the list of eligible entities listed in Conn. Gen. Stat. § 7- 148v(b). BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that notwithstanding Section 714, the Town Council has determined that the $5,000 threshold requiring sealed bids for the purchase of equipment, supplies or materials is an impediment to the efficient operations of the Town, and is not in the best interests of the Town, and hereby authorizes the Town Manager, Michael Maniscalco to waive the bidding requirements for the purchase of equipment, supplies or materials for contracts valued at $25,000 or less for the remainder of the fiscal year.
Resolution accepting the resignation of Stephanie Weintraub (R) from the Human Relations Commission effective November 2,2022 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 November 2, 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 Approving of eight (8) refunds, the total of said refunds being $5,122.26 BE IT RESOLVED, that the South Windsor Town Council hereby approves a refund of property taxes to eight (8) South Windsor Taxpayers, the total of said refunds being $5,122.26 and as more fully described on attachment exhibit A
Resolution approving of eight (8) refunds, the total of said refunds being $16,231.85 BE IT RESOLVED, that the South Windsor Town Council hereby approves a refund of property taxes to eight (8) South Windsor Taxpayers, the total of said refunds being $16,231.85 and as more fully described on attachment 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
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) Under CGS 1-200(6)(B) and 1-210(b)(4) for purposes of discussing strategy and negotiations with respect to pending claims or pending litigation related to 460 Miller Road including the following pending cases: 1) Town of South Windsor v Kristin Lanata a/k/a Kristin Norton, HHD-CV17-6083374- S; and 2) Kristin Norton v Town of South Windsor FIC #2022-0631; and 3) Luigi Satori Dir. Of Health Town of South Windsor v. Kristin Norton, a/k/a Kristin Lanata HHD-CV-20-6125402-S; and 4) Kristin Norton f/k/a Kristin Lanata v Town of South Windsor USBC Adv. Case No. 19-02011 JJT. 18. Adjournment
Nov 21, 2022 Council Meetings
1. Call Meeting to Order 2. Pledge of Allegiance 3. Roll Coll
Mayor's Remarks
Adoption of Agenda Councilor Lydecker
Communications and Reports from the Town Manager Emergency Management Presentation
Discussion item: Re-evaluation Mary Huda to be present
Adoption of Minutes of Previous Meetings Councilor Koboski Approval of November 7,2022 Town Council Meeting Minutes
Communication 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.] Councilor Gamble A. First Reading Motion to approve items 11 A 1-11 A 12 as a first reading on the consent agenda 1) Resolution reappointing Stephanie Dexter (R) to the Demolition Delay Committee BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town of South Windsor hereby reappoints Stephanie Dexter as a member of the Demolition Delay Committee for a term ending December 31, 2024, and postpones consideration of this motion until the Town Councils next regularly scheduled meeting. 2) Resolution reappointing Tim Shepard (R) as a member of the Demolition Delay Committee BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town of South Windsor hereby reappoints Tim Shepard (R) as a member of the Demolition Delay Committee for a term ending December 31, 2024, and postpones consideration of this motion until the Town Councils next regularly scheduled meeting. 3) Resolution reappointing Justin Bordua (R) as a member of the South Windsor Agricultural Commission BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town of South Windsor hereby reappoints Justin Bordua (R) as a member of the South Windsor Agricultural Commission for a term ending November 30, 2025, and postpones consideration of this motion until the Town Councils next regularly scheduled meeting. 4) Resolution reappointing James Futtner (R) to the South Windsor Agricultural Commission BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town of South Windsor hereby reappoints James Futtner (R) as a member of the South Windsor Agricultural Commission for a term ending November 30,2025, and postpones consideration of this motion until the Town Councils next regularly scheduled meeting. 5) Resolution reappointing Frank Niederwerder (R) as a member of the South Windsor Agricultural Commission BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town of South Windsor hereby reappoints Frank Niederwerder (R) as a member of the South Windsor Agricultural Commission for a term ending November 30, 2025, and postpones consideration of this motion until the Town Councils next regularly scheduled meeting. 6) Resolution reappointing Tim Shepard (R) as a member of the South Windsor Agricultural Commission BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town of South Windsor hereby reappoints Tim Shepard (R) as a member of the South Windsor Agricultural Commission for a term ending November 30, 2025, and postpones consideration of this motion until the Town Councils next regularly scheduled meeting. 7) Resolution reappointing Tad Bistor (R) as a member of the Historic District Commission BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town of South Windsor hereby reappoints Tad Bistor (R) as a member of the Historic District for a term ending November 30, 2027, and postpones consideration of this motion until the Town Councils next regularly scheduled meeting. 8) Resolution reappointing Carolyn Carey (R) as a member of the Human Relations Commission BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town of South Windsor hereby reappoints Carolyn Carey (R) as a member of the Human Relations Commission for a term ending November 30, 2025, and postpones consideration of this motion until the Town Councils next regularly scheduled meeting. 9) Resolution reappointing Arthur Sladyk (R) as a member of the Patriotic Commission BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town of South Windsor hereby reappoints Arthur Sladyk (R) as a member of the Patriotic Commission for a term ending December 31, 2025, and postpones consideration of this motion until the Town Councils next regularly scheduled meeting. 10) Resolution reappointing Natalie O'Brien (U) as a member of the South Windsor Arts Commission BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town of South Windsor hereby reappoints Natalie O'Brien (U) as a member of the South Windsor Arts Commission for a term ending December 31, 2024, and postpones consideration of this motion until the Town Councils next regularly scheduled meeting. 11) Resolution reappointing William Keohane (R) as a member of the Redevelopment Agency BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town of South Windsor hereby reappoints William Keohane (R) as a member of the Redevelopment Agency for a term ending December 31, 2027, and postpones consideration of this motion until the Town Councils next regularly scheduled meeting. 12) Resolution reappointing Nick Jones (R) to the South Windsor Agricultural Commission BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town of South Windsor hereby reappoints Nick Jones (R) as a member of the South Windsor Agricultural Commission for a term ending November 30, 2025, and postpones consideration of this motion until the Town Councils next regularly scheduled meeting. Councilor Paterna B. Second Reading Motion to approve items ll.B 1 through ll.B 3 as a second reading on the Consent Agenda 1) Resolution appointing David Basile (D) as a member of the Water Pollution Control Authority BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town of South Windsor hereby appoints David Basile (D) as a member of the Water Pollution Control Authority to fulfill the unexpired term of Carol Fletterick (D) for a term ending November 30, 2025. 2) Resolution appointing Mitchell Marks (D) as a member of the Human Relations Commission BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town of South Windsor hereby appoints Mitchell Marks (D) as a member of the Human Relations Commission to fulfil the unexpired term of Mary Justine Hockenberry (D) for a term ending November 30, 2024. 3) Resolution appointing William Wollschlager (D) as a member of the Housing Authority BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town of South Windsor hereby appoints William Wollschlager (D) as a member of the Housing Authority to fulfil the unexpired term of Marion Burke (D). C. Miscellaneous None
Resolution approving Town Manager, Michael Maniscalco to accept and execute a STEAP Grant from the State of Connecticut for the reconstruction of Kennedy Road WHEREAS, The Town of South Windsor has been awarded a grant from the State of Connecticut Small Town Economic Assistance Program in the amount of $478,100 for the reconstruction of Kennedy Road; and BE IT RESOLVED, that the South Windsor Town Council authorizes Town Manager, Michael Maniscalco on behalf of the Town of South Windsor accept a 2022 Connecticut STEAP Grant in the amount of $478,100 for the reconstruction of Kennedy Road; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that Town Manager, Michael Maniscalco, is hereby authorized to enter into and execute any and all agreements, contracts, and documents necessary to obtain said 2022 STEAP Grant with the State of Connecticut.
Discussion item: Draft resolution regarding purchasing exemptions WHEREAS, Conn. Gen. Stat. § 4a-53a allows the Commissioner of Administrative Services (the "Commissioner") to serve as the contracting agent for a group of three (3) or more municipalities that seek to purchase supplies, materials or equipment, upon the request of the such group, provided that (1) the Commissioner determines that the group will achieve a cost savings through the Commissioner serving as the contracting agent, and (2) such cost savings are greater than the administrative costs to the State; and WHEREAS, Conn. Gen. Stat. § 7-148v(b) allows the Town of South Windsor (the "Town") to purchase equipment, supplies, materials or services from the list of eligible entities listed in the statute; and WHEREAS, The Town is constrained in its ability to purchase equipment, supplies, materials pursuant to the Town Charter Section 714 ("Section 714"); and WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 714, the Town has a $5,000 cap on purchases without the Town Manager, Michael Maniscalco inviting sealed bids or proposals or getting the Town Council to waive such bidding process; and WHEREAS, Section 714 is a constraint on the Town's ability to achieve cost savings because during the waiver process, supplies disappear, or the opportunity to implement cost savings has changed; and WHEREAS, the Town Council has determined that requiring sealed bids for purchases greater than $5,000 is not in the best interest of the Town; and BE IT RESOLVED, that notwithstanding Section 714, the Town Council authorizes the Town Manager, Michael Maniscalco to participate with the State of Connecticut contracting programs for the purchase of supplies, materials or equipment pursuant to Conn. Gen. Stat. § 4a-53a. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that notwithstanding Section 714, the Town Council authorizes the Town Manager, Michael Maniscalco to purchase equipment, supplies, materials or services from the list of eligible entities listed in Conn. Gen. Stat. § 7- 148v(b). BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that notwithstanding Section 714, the Town Council has determined that the $5,000 threshold requiring sealed bids for the purchase of equipment, supplies or materials is an impediment to the efficient operations of the Town, and is not in the best interests of the Town, and hereby authorizes the Town Manager, Michael Maniscalco to waive the bidding requirements for the purchase of equipment, supplies or materials for contracts valued at $25,000 or less for the remainder of the fiscal year.
Resolution accepting the resignation of Stephanie Weintraub (R) from the Human Relations Commission effective November 2,2022 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 November 2, 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 Approving of eight (8) refunds, the total of said refunds being $5,122.26 BE IT RESOLVED, that the South Windsor Town Council hereby approves a refund of property taxes to eight (8) South Windsor Taxpayers, the total of said refunds being $5,122.26 and as more fully described on attachment exhibit A
Resolution approving of eight (8) refunds, the total of said refunds being $16,231.85 BE IT RESOLVED, that the South Windsor Town Council hereby approves a refund of property taxes to eight (8) South Windsor Taxpayers, the total of said refunds being $16,231.85 and as more fully described on attachment 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
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) Under CGS 1-200(6)(B) and 1-210(b)(4) for purposes of discussing strategy and negotiations with respect to pending claims or pending litigation related to 460 Miller Road including the following pending cases: 1) Town of South Windsor v Kristin Lanata a/k/a Kristin Norton, HHD-CV17-6083374- S; and 2) Kristin Norton v Town of South Windsor FIC #2022-0631; and 3) Luigi Satori Dir. Of Health Town of South Windsor v. Kristin Norton, a/k/a Kristin Lanata HHD-CV-20-6125402-S; and 4) Kristin Norton f/k/a Kristin Lanata v Town of South Windsor USBC Adv. Case No. 19-02011 JJT. 18. Adjournment