1. Call Meeting to Order 2. Pledge of Allegiance 3. Roll Coll
Mayor's Remarks New Recruits at the PD
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.
Approval of March 6,2023 Town Council Meeting Minutes BE IT RESOLVED, that the South Windsor Town Council hereby approves the Minutes of the Regular Town Council Meeting OfMarch 6, 2023.
Communication from Liaisons, Officers, and Boards Directly Responsible to Council
Discussion Item: Transfer of $5,300 from the Contingency Account to the Human Services Administration Professional Account to cover mandated relocation expenditures (Andrea Confrancesco)
Discussion Item: Update on Veterans Memorial Park Tower and Emergency Communications Project (Fire Marshal Walter Summers)
Discussion Item: Amending the Ordinance that created the Social Justice & Racial Equity Commission
Resolution authorizing the appropriation of $75,000 from the Capital Nonrecurring Funds account to the Wood Memorial Library & Museum STEAP grant account for HVAC upgrades WHEREAS, the Town Council wishes to use $75,000 in Capital Non-Recurring funds to assist in paying for HVAC Upgrades at the Wood Memorial Library and Museum; and WHEREAS, on November 16,2020 the Town Council approved a resolution accepting a grant in the amount of $ 149,000 HVAC upgrades to the for the Wood Memorial Library and Museum from the State Bond Commission; and WHEREAS, on August 12th 2022 an opinion of probable cost was completed by the Design Engineering Firm estimating the cost of the project to be closer to $200,000; and WHEREAS, these additional funds will help ensure that the project is completed as fully designed; and THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the South Windsor Town Council hereby authorizes the Town Manager, Michael Maniscalco to transfer $75,000 from the Capital Non-Recurring account to the Wood Memorial Library and Museum STEAP Grant account for HVAC upgrades to the Wood Memorial Library and Museum.
Discussion Item: Amending the Ordinance that created the Social Justice & Racial Equity Commission
Fiscal Year 2023/2024 General Government Budget Presentation (Town Manager, Michael Maniscalco)
Resolution accepting the resignation of Dan Rezende (D) from the Park and Recreation Commission BE IT RESOLVED, that the South Windsor Town Council hereby accepts, with regret, the resignation of Dan Rezende (D) from the Park and Recreation Commission effective March 8, 2023; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the South Windsor Town Council extends its thanks to Dan Rezende (D) for the time he has dedicated to serving his community by his membership on the Park and Recreation Commission.
Resolution accepting the resignation of Ashlie AUeyne (D) from the Social Justice & Racial Equity Commission BE IT RESOLVED, that the South Windsor Town Council hereby accepts, with regret, the resignation of Ashlie AUeyne (D) from the Social Justice & Racial Equity Commission effective March 13, 2023; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the South Windsor Town Council extends its thanks to Ashlie Alleyne (D) for the time she has dedicated to serving her community by her membership on the Social Justice & Racial Equity Commission.
Resolution accepting the resignation of Shelley Solomon (D) from the Social Justice & Racial Equity Commission BE IT RESOLVED, that the South Windsor Town Council hereby accepts, with regret, the resignation of Shelley Solomon (D) from the Social Justice & Racial Equity Commission effective March 13, 2023; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the South Windsor Town Council extends its thanks to Shelley Solomon (D) for the time she has dedicated to serving her community by her membership on the Social Justice & Racial Equity Commission.
Resolution accepting the resignation of Nancy Walsh (U) from the Social Justice & Racial Equity Commission BE IT RESOLVED, that the South Windsor Town Council hereby accepts, with regret, the resignation of Nancy Walsh (U) from the Social Justice & Racial Equity Commission effective March 14, 2023; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the South Windsor Town Council extends its thanks to Nancy Walsh (U) for the time she has dedicated to serving her community by her membership on the Social Justice & Racial Equity Commission.
Resolution accepting the resignation of Laurence Brown from the Energy Committee BE IT RESOLVED, that the South Windsor Town Council hereby accepts, with regret, the resignation of Laurence Brown from the Energy Committee effective March 14, 2023; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the South Windsor Town Council extends its thanks to Laurence Brown for the time he has dedicated to serving Ms community by his membership on the Energy Committee.
Resolution amending the term end date of Louise Neary (D), a member of the Economic Development Commission WHEREAS, the South Windsor Town Council previously adopted a resolution appointing Louise Neary (D) as a member of the Economic Development Commission on December 7, 2020, which resolution stated an incorrect term end date. THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the South Windsor Town Council hereby appoints Louise Neary (D) as a member of the Economic Development Commission for a term ending November 30, 2025. Councilor Gamble
Resolution amending the term end date of Michael Buganski (R) an alternate of the Economic Development Commission WHEREAS, the South Windsor Town Council previously adopted a resolution appointing Michael Buganski (R) as an alternate on the Economic Development Commission on February 22, 2022, which resolution stated an incorrect term end date. THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the South Windsor Town Council hereby appoints Michael Buganski (R) for a term ending November 30, 2023.
Resolution reappointing ClifftonLarsonAllen as the Town Auditor for the Fiscal year ending June 30,2023 at a fee of $65,000 BE IT RESOLVED, that the South Windsor Town Council hereby reappoints the firm of ClifftonLarsonAllen LLP of West Hartford, Connecticut, to audit the books and accounts of the Town of South Windsor, as provided in the General Statutes of the State of Connecticut; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the fee for said auditing services by ClifftonLarsonAllen LLP will be $65,000 for Fiscal Year ending June 30, 2023, for a term expiring December 31, 2023.
Resolution setting a time and place for a public hearing to receive citizen input on amending the Ordinance that created the Social Justice & Racial Equity Commission BE IT RESOLVED, that the South Windsor Town Council hereby sets Monday, April 3 2023 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 amending the Ordinance that created the Social Justice & Racial Equity Commission.
Resolution setting a time and place for a public hearing to receive citizen input on the appropriation of $150,000 from the Capital Non-Recurring Account to the Philip R. Smith portable project account BE IT RESOLVED, that the South Windsor Town Council hereby sets Monday, April 3, 2023 at 8:30 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 appropriation of $150,000 from the Capital Non-recurring account to the Philip R. Smith portable project account.
Resolution setting a time and place for a Public Hearing to receive citizen input on the proposed General Government Budget for Fiscal year 2023/2024 BE IT RESOLVED, that the South Windsor Town Council hereby sets Monday. April 17, 2023 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 proposed General Government Budget for Fiscal Year 2023/2024.
Resolution approving the Fiscal Year 2023/2024 Budget Calendar BE IT RESOLVED, that the South Windsor Town hereby approves the Fiscal Year 2023/2024 Budget Calendar, a copy of which is attached as exhibit A.
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). Purchase of property listed as 8 Collins Lane. 18. Adjournment
Mar 20, 2023 Council Meetings
1. Call Meeting to Order 2. Pledge of Allegiance 3. Roll Coll
Mayor's Remarks New Recruits at the PD
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.
Approval of March 6,2023 Town Council Meeting Minutes BE IT RESOLVED, that the South Windsor Town Council hereby approves the Minutes of the Regular Town Council Meeting OfMarch 6, 2023.
Communication from Liaisons, Officers, and Boards Directly Responsible to Council
Discussion Item: Transfer of $5,300 from the Contingency Account to the Human Services Administration Professional Account to cover mandated relocation expenditures (Andrea Confrancesco)
Discussion Item: Update on Veterans Memorial Park Tower and Emergency Communications Project (Fire Marshal Walter Summers)
Discussion Item: Amending the Ordinance that created the Social Justice & Racial Equity Commission
Resolution authorizing the appropriation of $75,000 from the Capital Nonrecurring Funds account to the Wood Memorial Library & Museum STEAP grant account for HVAC upgrades WHEREAS, the Town Council wishes to use $75,000 in Capital Non-Recurring funds to assist in paying for HVAC Upgrades at the Wood Memorial Library and Museum; and WHEREAS, on November 16,2020 the Town Council approved a resolution accepting a grant in the amount of $ 149,000 HVAC upgrades to the for the Wood Memorial Library and Museum from the State Bond Commission; and WHEREAS, on August 12th 2022 an opinion of probable cost was completed by the Design Engineering Firm estimating the cost of the project to be closer to $200,000; and WHEREAS, these additional funds will help ensure that the project is completed as fully designed; and THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the South Windsor Town Council hereby authorizes the Town Manager, Michael Maniscalco to transfer $75,000 from the Capital Non-Recurring account to the Wood Memorial Library and Museum STEAP Grant account for HVAC upgrades to the Wood Memorial Library and Museum.
Discussion Item: Amending the Ordinance that created the Social Justice & Racial Equity Commission
Fiscal Year 2023/2024 General Government Budget Presentation (Town Manager, Michael Maniscalco)
Resolution accepting the resignation of Dan Rezende (D) from the Park and Recreation Commission BE IT RESOLVED, that the South Windsor Town Council hereby accepts, with regret, the resignation of Dan Rezende (D) from the Park and Recreation Commission effective March 8, 2023; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the South Windsor Town Council extends its thanks to Dan Rezende (D) for the time he has dedicated to serving his community by his membership on the Park and Recreation Commission.
Resolution accepting the resignation of Ashlie AUeyne (D) from the Social Justice & Racial Equity Commission BE IT RESOLVED, that the South Windsor Town Council hereby accepts, with regret, the resignation of Ashlie AUeyne (D) from the Social Justice & Racial Equity Commission effective March 13, 2023; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the South Windsor Town Council extends its thanks to Ashlie Alleyne (D) for the time she has dedicated to serving her community by her membership on the Social Justice & Racial Equity Commission.
Resolution accepting the resignation of Shelley Solomon (D) from the Social Justice & Racial Equity Commission BE IT RESOLVED, that the South Windsor Town Council hereby accepts, with regret, the resignation of Shelley Solomon (D) from the Social Justice & Racial Equity Commission effective March 13, 2023; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the South Windsor Town Council extends its thanks to Shelley Solomon (D) for the time she has dedicated to serving her community by her membership on the Social Justice & Racial Equity Commission.
Resolution accepting the resignation of Nancy Walsh (U) from the Social Justice & Racial Equity Commission BE IT RESOLVED, that the South Windsor Town Council hereby accepts, with regret, the resignation of Nancy Walsh (U) from the Social Justice & Racial Equity Commission effective March 14, 2023; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the South Windsor Town Council extends its thanks to Nancy Walsh (U) for the time she has dedicated to serving her community by her membership on the Social Justice & Racial Equity Commission.
Resolution accepting the resignation of Laurence Brown from the Energy Committee BE IT RESOLVED, that the South Windsor Town Council hereby accepts, with regret, the resignation of Laurence Brown from the Energy Committee effective March 14, 2023; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the South Windsor Town Council extends its thanks to Laurence Brown for the time he has dedicated to serving Ms community by his membership on the Energy Committee.
Resolution amending the term end date of Louise Neary (D), a member of the Economic Development Commission WHEREAS, the South Windsor Town Council previously adopted a resolution appointing Louise Neary (D) as a member of the Economic Development Commission on December 7, 2020, which resolution stated an incorrect term end date. THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the South Windsor Town Council hereby appoints Louise Neary (D) as a member of the Economic Development Commission for a term ending November 30, 2025. Councilor Gamble
Resolution amending the term end date of Michael Buganski (R) an alternate of the Economic Development Commission WHEREAS, the South Windsor Town Council previously adopted a resolution appointing Michael Buganski (R) as an alternate on the Economic Development Commission on February 22, 2022, which resolution stated an incorrect term end date. THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the South Windsor Town Council hereby appoints Michael Buganski (R) for a term ending November 30, 2023.
Resolution reappointing ClifftonLarsonAllen as the Town Auditor for the Fiscal year ending June 30,2023 at a fee of $65,000 BE IT RESOLVED, that the South Windsor Town Council hereby reappoints the firm of ClifftonLarsonAllen LLP of West Hartford, Connecticut, to audit the books and accounts of the Town of South Windsor, as provided in the General Statutes of the State of Connecticut; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the fee for said auditing services by ClifftonLarsonAllen LLP will be $65,000 for Fiscal Year ending June 30, 2023, for a term expiring December 31, 2023.
Resolution setting a time and place for a public hearing to receive citizen input on amending the Ordinance that created the Social Justice & Racial Equity Commission BE IT RESOLVED, that the South Windsor Town Council hereby sets Monday, April 3 2023 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 amending the Ordinance that created the Social Justice & Racial Equity Commission.
Resolution setting a time and place for a public hearing to receive citizen input on the appropriation of $150,000 from the Capital Non-Recurring Account to the Philip R. Smith portable project account BE IT RESOLVED, that the South Windsor Town Council hereby sets Monday, April 3, 2023 at 8:30 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 appropriation of $150,000 from the Capital Non-recurring account to the Philip R. Smith portable project account.
Resolution setting a time and place for a Public Hearing to receive citizen input on the proposed General Government Budget for Fiscal year 2023/2024 BE IT RESOLVED, that the South Windsor Town Council hereby sets Monday. April 17, 2023 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 proposed General Government Budget for Fiscal Year 2023/2024.
Resolution approving the Fiscal Year 2023/2024 Budget Calendar BE IT RESOLVED, that the South Windsor Town hereby approves the Fiscal Year 2023/2024 Budget Calendar, a copy of which is attached as exhibit A.
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). Purchase of property listed as 8 Collins Lane. 18. Adjournment