1. Call Meeting to Order 2. Pledge of Allegiance 3. Roll Call
Mayor’s Remarks
Adoption of Agenda
Communications and Reports from the Town Manager
Public Input for Items on the Agenda
Resolution Appointing Michael Pare (D) as a Member of the South Windsor Town Council BE IT RESOLVED, that the South Windsor Town Council hereby Appoints Michael Pare (D). as a Member of the South Windsor Town Council for a term ending November 10, 2025, to fill the unexpired term of Erica Evans.
A Public Hearing will be held at 8:00 p.m. to receive Citizen Input on the Proposed Board of Education Budget for Fiscal Year 2024/2025
Resolution Appointing Michael Pare (D) as a Member of the South Windsor Town Council BE IT RESOLVED, that the South Windsor Town Council hereby Appoints Michael Pare (D). as a Member of the South Windsor Town Council for a term ending November 10, 2025, to fill the unexpired term of Erica Evans.
Resolution Accepting the Resignation of Margaret Glover from Patriotic Commission BE IT RESOLVED, that the South Windsor Town Council hereby accepts with regret the resiunminn nt‘Mm‘om‘Pt Glnver Frnm the Patrintir‘ (‘nmmissinn effective March 20. 2024: and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the South Windsor Town Council extends its thanks to Margaret Glover for the time dedicated to serving her community by her membership 0n the Patriotic Commission.
Adoption of Minutes of Previous Meeting Approval of the March 18, 2024 Town Council Meeting Minutes BE IT RESOLVED, that the South Windsor Town Council hereby approves the minutes of the Regular Town Council meeting ofMarch 18. 2024. Approval of the March 18, 2024 Small Cities Grant Public Hearing Meeting Minutes BE IT RESOLVED, that the South Windsor Town Council hereby approves the minutes of the Small Cities Grant Public Hearing held on March 18. 2024. Approval of the March 20, 2024 Town Council / Board of Education Special Work Session Meeting Minutes BE IT RESOLVED, that the South Windsor Town Council hereby approves the minutes of the Town Council / Board ofEdueation Special Budget Work Session ofMarch 20. 2024.
Communication from Liaisons‘ Officers‘ and Boards Directlv Responsible to theCouncil
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 Readino None. B. Second Readinu (Councilor Bulbom) Motion to approve 11 B 1 as a Second Reading on the Consent Agenda‘ l. Resolution Appointing Jeffrey Trachtenberg (R) as an Alternate Member 0f the Housing and Fair Rent Commission BE IT RESOLVED, that the South Windsor Town Council hereby Appoints Jeffrey Trachtenberg (R), as an Alternate Member of the Housing and Fair Rent Commission for a term ending November 30. 2026. C. Miscellaneous None.
Budget Presentations: Public Works Fire Marshal Emergency Management Information Technology Capital Projects
Discussion Item: Siting Council Application for a Solar Farm at 186 Foster Street (Town Manager, Mic/me] Muniscalco)
Resolution Accepting the Resignation of Paul Cote from the Inland Wetlands Agency/Conservation Commission BE IT RESOLVED, that the South Windsor Town Council hereby accepts with regret the resignation of Paul Cote from the Inland Wetlands Agency/Conservation Commission effective March 8. 2024: and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the South Windsor Town Council extends its thanks to Paul Cote for the time dedicated to serving his community by his membership on the Inland Wetlands Agency/Conservation Commission.
Resolution Accepting the Resignation of Corrine Bordua from the Public Building Commission BE IT RESOLVED, that the South Windsor Town Council hereby accepts with regret the resignation of Corrine Bordua from the Public Building Commission effective March 20. 2024: and BE lT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the South Windsor Town Council extends its thanks to Corrine Bordua for the time she has dedicated to serving her communitv by her membership on the Public Building Commission.
(Councilor Balbam) G. Resolution Authorizing Town Manager, Michael Maniscalco t0 Execute and Deliver any and all Documents Deemed to be Necessary or Appropriate to the State of Connecticut, Department of Emergency Management and Homeland Security on behalf of the Town of South Windsor BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town of South Windsor may enter into, with and deliver to the State of Connecticut, Department of Emergency Management and Homeland Security any and all documents which it deems necessary or appropriate for the “Memorandum of Agreement Regarding use of Federal Fiscal Year 2023 State Homeland Security Grant Funding and Custodial Ownership of Regional Assets in DEMHS Region 3"; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that Michael Maniscalco, Town Manager ofthe Town 0f South Windsor is authorized and directed to execute and deliver any and all documents on behalf of the Town of South Windsor and to do and perform all acts and things which he deems to be necessary or appropriate to carry out the terms of the “Memorandum of Agreement Regarding Use of Federal Fiscal Year 2023 State Homeland Security Grant Funding and Custodial Ownership ofRegional Assets in DEMHS Region 3" including, but not limited to, executing and delivering all agreements and documents contemplated by such documents.
Resolution Granting the CT Water Company watermain easement rights as shown of schedule A (the Easement) and Authorizing Michael Maniscalco to execute and deliver to the Company the Easement and such other instruments as may be required in connection with the Easement BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town of South Windsor grant to The Connecticut Water Company, a Connecticut corporation (the ”Company"). permanent rights for the installation. maintenance and repair of water pipes and mains overi under and across land of the Town of South Windsor situated in the Town of South Windsor, County of Hartford and State of Connecticut on substantially the samc terms and conditions as set forth in the form of easement attached hereto and made a pml hereof as Schedule A (the ”Easement"), and containing such other terms and conditions as may be required by the Company and deemed advisable by the Authorized Officer ofthe Town of South Windsor: and BE IT RESOLVED, that Michael Maniscalco, Town Manager of the Town of South Windsor (the "Authorized Officer") be and hereby is authorized and empowered to execute and deliver to the Company the Easement and such other instruments as may be required in connection with the Easement; and BE IT RESOLVED, that anv and all actions heretofore taken by the Authorized Officer of the Town of South Windsor in connection with the Easement and the transactions contemplated therein are hereby ratified, confirmed and approved in all respects: and NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that no other consent or approval ofthe Town of South Windsor is required by the Town Charter of the Town of South Windsor for the execution and delivery by the Town of South Windsor of anv instrument or document authorized by the foregoing resolutions.
Resolution Approving Refund Batch 39 for 10 Tax Refunds totaling $7,637.33 BE IT RESOLVED, that the South Windsor Town Council hereby approves ten (10) refunds, the total of said refunds being $27,] 00.94 and as more fully described in Exhibit A.
Resolution Approving Refund Batch 41 for five (5) Tax Refunds totaling $1,218.22 BE IT RESOLVED, that the South Windsor Town Council hereby approves five (5) refunds‘ the total ofsaid refunds being $1,218.22 and as more fully described in Exhibit B.
Deputy Mayor Siracusa) K. Resolution Appointing Katherine Senerth as Executive Assistant/Clerk of the Council WHEREAS, the Personnel Committee has recommended that the Town Manager's Executive Assistant take on the duties ofClerk ofthe Council position: and WHEREAS, the Town Council approves the Executive Assistant/Clerk ofthe Council position to be added as a Grade 3 ofthe Non-Bargaining Job Classification listing; and WHEREAS, the Town Council approves the combined Job Description for Executive Assistant/Clerk of the Council and as more fully described in Exhibit C): and BE IT RESOLVED, that the South Windsor Town Council hereby appoints Katherine Senerth as Executive Assistant/Clerk ofthe Council: BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the South Windsor Town Council approves a salary increase of$15.000 retroactive to February 20, 2024, which was the start ofMs. Senerth handling these duties. Benefits will continue t0 be associated with the Non— Bargaining Unit Members Fringe Benefit Description for Fiscal Year 2021/2022 ~ 2023/2024: BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Town Council hereby directs the Town Manager to execute an appointment letter to Katherine Senerth.
Public lnput for Any Matter
Communications from the Council
17. Executive Session (Please invite Town Manager, Michael Maniscalco and Assistant Town Manager. Mr. Roberts and any other appropriate personnel deemed necessary). A. To discuss the possible sale 0f Town owned land pursuant t0 Connecticut General Statutes §l-210 (b)(7) (785 Sullivan Avenue) B. To Discuss a Tax Abatement for Project Fin located at 30 Talbot Lane l8. Adjournment
Apr 01, 2024 Council Meetings
1. Call Meeting to Order 2. Pledge of Allegiance 3. Roll Call
Mayor’s Remarks
Adoption of Agenda
Communications and Reports from the Town Manager
Public Input for Items on the Agenda
Resolution Appointing Michael Pare (D) as a Member of the South Windsor Town Council BE IT RESOLVED, that the South Windsor Town Council hereby Appoints Michael Pare (D). as a Member of the South Windsor Town Council for a term ending November 10, 2025, to fill the unexpired term of Erica Evans.
A Public Hearing will be held at 8:00 p.m. to receive Citizen Input on the Proposed Board of Education Budget for Fiscal Year 2024/2025
Resolution Appointing Michael Pare (D) as a Member of the South Windsor Town Council BE IT RESOLVED, that the South Windsor Town Council hereby Appoints Michael Pare (D). as a Member of the South Windsor Town Council for a term ending November 10, 2025, to fill the unexpired term of Erica Evans.
Resolution Accepting the Resignation of Margaret Glover from Patriotic Commission BE IT RESOLVED, that the South Windsor Town Council hereby accepts with regret the resiunminn nt‘Mm‘om‘Pt Glnver Frnm the Patrintir‘ (‘nmmissinn effective March 20. 2024: and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the South Windsor Town Council extends its thanks to Margaret Glover for the time dedicated to serving her community by her membership 0n the Patriotic Commission.
Adoption of Minutes of Previous Meeting Approval of the March 18, 2024 Town Council Meeting Minutes BE IT RESOLVED, that the South Windsor Town Council hereby approves the minutes of the Regular Town Council meeting ofMarch 18. 2024. Approval of the March 18, 2024 Small Cities Grant Public Hearing Meeting Minutes BE IT RESOLVED, that the South Windsor Town Council hereby approves the minutes of the Small Cities Grant Public Hearing held on March 18. 2024. Approval of the March 20, 2024 Town Council / Board of Education Special Work Session Meeting Minutes BE IT RESOLVED, that the South Windsor Town Council hereby approves the minutes of the Town Council / Board ofEdueation Special Budget Work Session ofMarch 20. 2024.
Communication from Liaisons‘ Officers‘ and Boards Directlv Responsible to theCouncil
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 Readino None. B. Second Readinu (Councilor Bulbom) Motion to approve 11 B 1 as a Second Reading on the Consent Agenda‘ l. Resolution Appointing Jeffrey Trachtenberg (R) as an Alternate Member 0f the Housing and Fair Rent Commission BE IT RESOLVED, that the South Windsor Town Council hereby Appoints Jeffrey Trachtenberg (R), as an Alternate Member of the Housing and Fair Rent Commission for a term ending November 30. 2026. C. Miscellaneous None.
Budget Presentations: Public Works Fire Marshal Emergency Management Information Technology Capital Projects
Discussion Item: Siting Council Application for a Solar Farm at 186 Foster Street (Town Manager, Mic/me] Muniscalco)
Resolution Accepting the Resignation of Paul Cote from the Inland Wetlands Agency/Conservation Commission BE IT RESOLVED, that the South Windsor Town Council hereby accepts with regret the resignation of Paul Cote from the Inland Wetlands Agency/Conservation Commission effective March 8. 2024: and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the South Windsor Town Council extends its thanks to Paul Cote for the time dedicated to serving his community by his membership on the Inland Wetlands Agency/Conservation Commission.
Resolution Accepting the Resignation of Corrine Bordua from the Public Building Commission BE IT RESOLVED, that the South Windsor Town Council hereby accepts with regret the resignation of Corrine Bordua from the Public Building Commission effective March 20. 2024: and BE lT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the South Windsor Town Council extends its thanks to Corrine Bordua for the time she has dedicated to serving her communitv by her membership on the Public Building Commission.
(Councilor Balbam) G. Resolution Authorizing Town Manager, Michael Maniscalco t0 Execute and Deliver any and all Documents Deemed to be Necessary or Appropriate to the State of Connecticut, Department of Emergency Management and Homeland Security on behalf of the Town of South Windsor BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town of South Windsor may enter into, with and deliver to the State of Connecticut, Department of Emergency Management and Homeland Security any and all documents which it deems necessary or appropriate for the “Memorandum of Agreement Regarding use of Federal Fiscal Year 2023 State Homeland Security Grant Funding and Custodial Ownership of Regional Assets in DEMHS Region 3"; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that Michael Maniscalco, Town Manager ofthe Town 0f South Windsor is authorized and directed to execute and deliver any and all documents on behalf of the Town of South Windsor and to do and perform all acts and things which he deems to be necessary or appropriate to carry out the terms of the “Memorandum of Agreement Regarding Use of Federal Fiscal Year 2023 State Homeland Security Grant Funding and Custodial Ownership ofRegional Assets in DEMHS Region 3" including, but not limited to, executing and delivering all agreements and documents contemplated by such documents.
Resolution Granting the CT Water Company watermain easement rights as shown of schedule A (the Easement) and Authorizing Michael Maniscalco to execute and deliver to the Company the Easement and such other instruments as may be required in connection with the Easement BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town of South Windsor grant to The Connecticut Water Company, a Connecticut corporation (the ”Company"). permanent rights for the installation. maintenance and repair of water pipes and mains overi under and across land of the Town of South Windsor situated in the Town of South Windsor, County of Hartford and State of Connecticut on substantially the samc terms and conditions as set forth in the form of easement attached hereto and made a pml hereof as Schedule A (the ”Easement"), and containing such other terms and conditions as may be required by the Company and deemed advisable by the Authorized Officer ofthe Town of South Windsor: and BE IT RESOLVED, that Michael Maniscalco, Town Manager of the Town of South Windsor (the "Authorized Officer") be and hereby is authorized and empowered to execute and deliver to the Company the Easement and such other instruments as may be required in connection with the Easement; and BE IT RESOLVED, that anv and all actions heretofore taken by the Authorized Officer of the Town of South Windsor in connection with the Easement and the transactions contemplated therein are hereby ratified, confirmed and approved in all respects: and NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that no other consent or approval ofthe Town of South Windsor is required by the Town Charter of the Town of South Windsor for the execution and delivery by the Town of South Windsor of anv instrument or document authorized by the foregoing resolutions.
Resolution Approving Refund Batch 39 for 10 Tax Refunds totaling $7,637.33 BE IT RESOLVED, that the South Windsor Town Council hereby approves ten (10) refunds, the total of said refunds being $27,] 00.94 and as more fully described in Exhibit A.
Resolution Approving Refund Batch 41 for five (5) Tax Refunds totaling $1,218.22 BE IT RESOLVED, that the South Windsor Town Council hereby approves five (5) refunds‘ the total ofsaid refunds being $1,218.22 and as more fully described in Exhibit B.
Deputy Mayor Siracusa) K. Resolution Appointing Katherine Senerth as Executive Assistant/Clerk of the Council WHEREAS, the Personnel Committee has recommended that the Town Manager's Executive Assistant take on the duties ofClerk ofthe Council position: and WHEREAS, the Town Council approves the Executive Assistant/Clerk ofthe Council position to be added as a Grade 3 ofthe Non-Bargaining Job Classification listing; and WHEREAS, the Town Council approves the combined Job Description for Executive Assistant/Clerk of the Council and as more fully described in Exhibit C): and BE IT RESOLVED, that the South Windsor Town Council hereby appoints Katherine Senerth as Executive Assistant/Clerk ofthe Council: BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the South Windsor Town Council approves a salary increase of$15.000 retroactive to February 20, 2024, which was the start ofMs. Senerth handling these duties. Benefits will continue t0 be associated with the Non— Bargaining Unit Members Fringe Benefit Description for Fiscal Year 2021/2022 ~ 2023/2024: BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Town Council hereby directs the Town Manager to execute an appointment letter to Katherine Senerth.
Public lnput for Any Matter
Communications from the Council
17. Executive Session (Please invite Town Manager, Michael Maniscalco and Assistant Town Manager. Mr. Roberts and any other appropriate personnel deemed necessary). A. To discuss the possible sale 0f Town owned land pursuant t0 Connecticut General Statutes §l-210 (b)(7) (785 Sullivan Avenue) B. To Discuss a Tax Abatement for Project Fin located at 30 Talbot Lane l8. Adjournment