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1. Call Meeting to Order
8:04 p.m.
2. Prayer: Reverend Thomas White, St. Peter's Episcopal Church
3. Pledge of Allegiance
4. Roll Call
Roll call (10 Present, 0 Absent, 0 Excused)
4. Roll Call
5. Public Input [Per Town Council Rules, this segment of the meeting shall not exceed twenty (20) minutes unless extended by the Mayor, with the consent of a majority of the Town Council.]
Don - you have item on agenda regarding sewers. two big issues on sewer. I am very upset with situation of the sewers at this time. They have taken a different opinion. Sewer Dept. has ignorned the Town Council resolution and are disregarding. Have to resolve this issue. They have not accepted the decision by the Council. The other thing just as unhappy is finanical information concenring the sewers. March 2009 and May 2009 have had wrong inforkation on their slides. They know how much this upgrade is going to cost. will not be happy with 340.00. They have refused to give me the data. Would not allow them to set rate without all information. The second issue would like to discuss. Board of Ed has 784,000 surplus and she has decided to keep the surplus and spend it on items that the Town Council has said would have to wait. As taxpayer not very happyl
Mary Etter, Director of SW PUblic Library - wanted to point out this week begins Summer Reading program. Eight weeks of summer will be filled with programs. Several years ago decided there would be Adjult program also.Starts today
6. Environmental Health & Safety Message
Pelkey - few weeks ago had electronic recylcing. Stopped by to see how it was going. report back that is was ore successful then the first one. Good folks in town taking advantage of thisl good program and will be doing it four tikes a year. In September again wil happen.
7. Adoption of Minutes of Previous Meetings
unanimous
Motion to Approve A. To discuss potential claims and litigation - 63 Cornerstone Drive. Moved by Councilor Delnicki, seconded by Councilor McCann.
8. Public Petitions
9. Communications from Officers and Boards Directly Responsible to Council
10. Communications and Reports from Town Manager [Per Town Council Rules, this segment of the meeting shall not exceed ten (10) minutes unless extended by the Mayor, with the consent of a majority of the Council.]
Galligan - Superintendent did tell me. one in the health and one in the pension and that is where the bulk of it went. The roof is a lot worse then anticipated and might not be able to use. Feel this is fiscally responsible. Doing what she is proposing may take some of the presure off next year.
Pelkey - does funds come out of something that would be partially reimbursed?
Galligan - not sure will have to find out.
Pelkey - there was reimbursement on the gym floor and can't imagine the roof would not be reimburseable. came out of budget and would like to find out where the money would be put back if reimburseable. Galligan - i thik general fund but will find out.
Prague - what is the status of sale of the old firehouse? Thought we should not sell until the market gets better or sell to the most qualified bidder. There may be other bidders if people knew could sell for less.
Galligan - think going to be dictated by bond issue.
Praug e- leasing?
Galligan - Idea maybe work on doing land lease and then buying at market value after. The sale price woud be at the market at that time. and would be able to put on tax rolls again.
Prague tax sale? Galligan - will have to get back to Council. Murtha Cullina redid process and supposed to go back out for sale.
Delnicki - when will the Town Attorney get back to us to allow us to chaNGE WAY TO MARKET PROPERTY? GALLIGAN - WILL TRY TO GET SOMETHING THIS WEEK. Delnicki - would like that to happen soon - would give another way to makret proprty. do not want us to give property away. Project Labor AGreement still have not seen Galligan - just got it and can email to Council Delnicki - want to make sure we are protecting the residents. Key and critical to me. Delnicki - Heart Safe Community? Some of cards are starting to expire Galligan - have not checked that. Delnicki - I think we are going to find taht there are people that are expiring and need to be updated.
Anwar - LoCIP funds - 108,000 seems steep? Galligan - original grant - explain why the cost - the engineer. ice falls off roof and very dangerous. Jeff - we knew had problems with ramp. This winter went to see it. It gets burried with snow and ice frm the roof. ramp was pathed, railing not attached. physical conditon. ramp not wide enough. With those three defiencies we hired engineer to look at - an be repaired but only addresses one issue. WE recommend replacing it entirely and will fix all three issues. Cost up to 83,000 to replace ramp, took number and added 20% contingency to it and that is how we ended up with 108,000 Anwar - will you cover? Jeff - no move away from the building. will leave room for the snow and ice to fall. Anwar - unfortunate when designed these issues were nto addressed.
Prague - glad we are making progress. REally should put stairs in. since we are not going to cover it and it runs along the building, ther eis aperfectly good entrance that is covered at the main entrance. Why are we spending, just get rid of ramp. Jeff - we did think about that. A lot o seniors and people with children use that ramp. Ray felt would have a lot of dissatisfied customers. Prauge -
Pelke - ramp is right next to handicap parking.
Pelkey - hearing about this - wonder why not addressed when originally put in. Jeff - originally there were stairs that were gong to be put in but were cut out because of budget. Pelkey - some times we need to look at the long view.
Yagaloff - funny how priorities change from year to year. Now we are looking at repairing a ramp that is not covered. Would like to look at different options. What can we do to improve the safety and access. This is a secondary ramp - maybe deal with snow coming off ramp - look at reconfiguring parking or something.
Pelkey - there are different options. Matt - if there are seniors in there and tehre is a fire, how does the seniors get out. Jeff - we did look at repairing. ramp or railing does not meet current codes. ramp we could keep but the railing would need fixing.
McCann - clear that we have to do something. What happens to LoCIP fund if we bring this out to bid? Galligan - funds stay in LoCIP McCann - do not think shoud micro manage staff.
Anwar - can LoCIP funds to make another school handicapp accessible Galligan - can not be used for education. This is to help town
Prague - I have talked that would like to see charter reopened and feel need things changed. State legislature passed new bill that allowes just specific parts of the charter to be opened. Galligan - bidding procedures, allows council to look at oepration item and make decisions. Prague - like to see us look at Charter Revisions.
11. Reports from Standing Committees
12. Reports of Temporary Committees
13. Communications and Petitions from Council [Per Town Council Rules, this segment of the meeting shall not exceed twenty (20) minutes unless extended by the Mayor, with the consent of a majority of the Council.]
Pelkey - wanted to raise issue about capital projects taht was discussed earlier. More specifically dealing with road work tha tneeds to be done in town. Referendum concerning doing roads over 10,000,000 bond to alow town to get some roads done in town. would need to start that dialogue.
McCann - as you know several years ago Capital projects brought to Council replacement of roads, rebuilding of roads, bridges. Council passed that resolution that was approved by referendujm of the residents. If we are looking at similar resolution think should look at. If we are talking about bonding maintenance or roads I don't think that is a wise use of bonded money. Maintenance should be in operational part of budget. There is time to discuss this but we need to make clear what we mean by bond work of maintenance of raods.
Pelkey - no problem if we want to say major reconstruction of roads. Would like to see town do roads properly. Maybe if deals with drainage issue also.
McCann - when this council recently appropriated over 300,000 from the bonded funds to put towards road maintenance I thought was contrary to the intent of the bonded referendum. Can not put the town in posiiton tht we are going to be using funds for major projects and when we get into bind because of tough econimic times that is not waht whoudl be used. for.
Havens - is this the proper time to do it? Having great deal of problems with financing.
Pelkey - would like Mike to put together in major repairs description list. May be able to partner with CT Water on some of the roads where the funds they wouol use to patch could be put in with town funds to reconstruct. Matt - can have that sent out to the Council. Pelkey - need to know years and how much could give us.
Anwar - sidewalks should be incorporated into this issue.
14. Public Participation [Per Town Council Rules, this segment of the meeting shall not exceed thirty (30) minutes unless extended by the Mayor, with the consent of a majority of the Town Council.]
Nancy Yario, 20 Andrusis Trail, ethics in this town and feel there is a ethics handout that talks about how employees and town council should act. Is there someone should discuss this issue with. Pelkey - will try to answer. have ethics commission and have personnel review board. Nancy - appreciate the response. liked hearing the discussion of the ramp. there are ways to divert snow and ice. 108,000 is a crazy amount to pay. The Community Center needs to be replaced or somehting - should not do renovations on something when town needs more recreational facilities. .
Don Gonsalves, 40 Bayberry Trail - hope someone on the council asks matt his opinion on the fund balance. Other issue not getting surplus from the school.
15. Consent Agenda [All items listed with an asterisk (*) are considered to be 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 General Order of Business and be considered in its normal sequence on the Agenda.]
16. Unfinished Business
A. Resolution Appointing Robert Hornish (D) a Member to the Patriotic Commission
unanimous
Motion to Approve A. Resolution Appointing Robert Hornish (D) a Member to the Patriotic Commission Moved by Deputy Mayor Havens, seconded by Councilor Bazzano.
B. Resolution Adopting the Budgets for the Special Revenue Pollution Control and Wastewater Treatment Fund for Fiscal Year 2011/2012
Yagaloff - we have been told we have no control over sewer budget, Town budget is below in spendingl sewer budget is up. the sewer rate is 340.00 this year.
Galligan - they committed to the 1/20th payment
Aries - We are fully prepared to provide the 1/20th payment but wanted and need assurance that the Town paying the debt service. Yagaloff - there has not been hardly an discussion regarding the spending. will not support any number because we have no say in it. my preference woulod be to reduce teh spending. b Galligan - the sewer plant is 24/7 operation. Saturday and Sundasy do not put full staff on but do have a few people to check on the plant. Yagaloff - why don't we have additional staff trained so there would be no over time. They did not want to hire people or pay over time. Aries - Town Council has problem not being in control. WPCA provides the rates. that has been an issue for over one year. Last year we did listent o the Council and lowered our rates. We will always listent ot he Counicl. What we don't want to be is dictated by the Council. We have to work together. Yagaloff - mayor said it was too high and the Wpca LEFT the rate at 340.00. Do not support. Thre should be some controls over the spendin gof the sewer department.
Aries - will explore over time issue further. There is a suggestion here, there is no over sight. the budget goes through the process. Operating 0.3 percent - there is an 8,000 increase. Galligan - salaries are negotiated by myself. Union. Aries - WPCA has never gotten involved with salaries. Salaries are not something we take an active role. There is coflict in the laws. WPCA has broad authorities and Town Council has limited. Do not want the sewers to be subject to political posturing. we are prepared to pay 1/20th payment. need cooperation of the Counicl.
Anwar - if you use responsibility rather than authority, it works better. WpcA has tried to find common ground with Council. The number tht has been calculated has meaning to WPCA. Town Council hears from the residents and the residents have concerns. Costs that affect everyone. Feel should vote on this
Aries - reserve fund policy is being drafted currently. One primary aspects is tht there will be targets set.
McCann - very clear opinion by Town Attorney. do not see any reason to debate Motion to call the question
Galligan - there was resolution tht was supposed to be done every year - policy is still out there and that is inpt the Council has to WPCA All in favor -
Motion to Approve B. Resolution Adopting the Budgets for the Special Revenue Pollution Control and Wastewater Treatment Fund for Fiscal Year 2011/2012 Moved by Councilor Yagaloff, seconded by Councilor Anwar.
C. Resolution Approving a Refund of Taxes to Thirty (30) South Windsor Taxpayers
unaniomous
Motion to Approve C. Resolution Approving a Refund of Taxes to Thirty (30) South Windsor Taxpayers Moved by Councilor Bazzano, seconded by Councilor Delnicki.
17. New Business
A. Amendment to Resolution Authorizing the Transfer of 2.24 Acres of Real Property to Connecticut Studios, LLC
B. Resolution Authorizing Town Manager, Matthew B. Galligan to Apply to the State of Connecticut, Office of Policy and Management to use $220,000 in LoCIP Funds for Reimbursement of Expenses for Miscellaneous Projects
Motion to Approve A. Amendment to Resolution Authorizing the Transfer of 2.24 Acres of Real Property to Connecticut Studios, LLC Moved by Councilor Anwar, seconded by Councilor McCann.
Vote to Approve A. Amendment to Resolution Authorizing the Transfer of 2.24 Acres of Real Property to Connecticut Studios, LLC (Approved) (Recorded at 01:30:39)
C. Resolution Approving Changes to the South Windsor Citizen Matching Mini-Grant Program
A. Amendment to Resolution Authorizing the Transfer of 2.24 Acres of Real Property to Connecticut Studios, LLC
Galligan - the amendment this date is when the purchse and sale agreement actually conveyed the property. So thisis date actually conveyed.
Yagaloff - important to put in minutes this important issue. - the original property there was no reverter clause. mortgage has been placed on property. 2012 no builidng land reverts back yto the town. This deed does not restrict future encumbrances. Do think on recored we are relying on TA opioion that we can take back mortage fee and that is the reason I can support. based on reprsentation unanimous
B. Resolution Authorizing Town Manager, Matthew B. Galligan to Apply to the State of Connecticut, Office of Policy and Management to use $220,000 in LoCIP Funds for Reimbursement of Expenses for Miscellaneous Projects
Motion to Approve B. Resolution Authorizing Town Manager, Matthew B. Galligan to Apply to the State of Connecticut, Office of Policy and Management to use $220,000 in LoCIP Funds for Reimbursement of Expenses for Miscellaneous Projects Moved by Councilor Prague, seconded by Councilor McCann.
Vote to Approve B. Resolution Authorizing Town Manager, Matthew B. Galligan to Apply to the State of Connecticut, Office of Policy and Management to use $220,000 in LoCIP Funds for Reimbursement of Expenses for Miscellaneous Projects (Approved) (Recorded at 01:42:49)
Prague - feel LoCIP funds is appropriate use of these funds. Would like to see what price comes out to first. Flashing as Town Hall - thinkgs ae falling and should be fixed. sprinkler needs to be fixed. these are good projects.
Pelkley - 2 projects and town hall are good and will prevent injury or damage. provides emergency exit which is important. think need that second exit that is safe.
Galligan - we apply for them and then State will let us know if
Pelkey - LoCIP funding is thre but town has to apply to receive. use for special projects. in favor of getting these dollarsa nd getting projects done.
Jeff - we apply for funding of certain project with a certain amount. those funds are put aside but not given to us. After project done send to LocIP th ecost of the project and then it gets paid.
Pelkey - 220,000 in there are some funds that are left over in there. Jeff - yes Pelkey - Jeff - they do not look at specifications, the porject has to be approved by LoCIP guidelines.
Anwar - this LoCIP funds you have talked about elevator being changed, how is this priority list made? Clay - it was on the capuital list for replacement, not LoCIP funds. It is something that needs to be replaced. the elevator does work as opposed to broke piope or someone getting hurt. Anwar - Galligan - State makes decision on how much LoCIP funidng towns willget. Anwar -
Delnicki - 220,000 expenditure clean out LoCIP funding? Galligan - originally 306,000 minus 220,000 and then add 169,000 Delnicki how much wil be left. Galligan - close to 249,000 Delnicki - so ther will be 249,000 that we can use for next year Galligan - yes Delnicki - is that if the plan b deal is done? Galligan - right that is assuming tht plan b does not come in. Delnicki - 249,000 that we may have is probably safe
unaimous
C. Resolution Approving Changes to the South Windsor Citizen Matching Mini-Grant Program
Motion to Approve C. Resolution Approving Changes to the South Windsor Citizen Matching Mini-Grant Program Moved by Mayor Pelkey, seconded by Councilor McCann.
Vote to Approve C. Resolution Approving Changes to the South Windsor Citizen Matching Mini-Grant Program (Approved) (Recorded at 01:43:53)
unanimous
18. Passage of Ordinance
19. Communications and Petitions from Council (Continued) [This Agenda Item permits continued communications not covered under Item #13 due to time restraints.]
20. Communications and Reports from Town Manager (Continued) [This Agenda Item permits continued communications not covered under Item #10 due to time restraints.]
21. Executive Session
A. To discuss potential claims and litigation - 63 Cornerstone Drive.
22. Adjournment
9:45 p.m.
Motion to Approve 22. Adjournment Moved by Councilor Delnicki, seconded by Councilor Prague.
Vote to Approve 22. Adjournment (Approved) (Recorded at 01:44:39)
Jun 20, 2011 Town Council Meeting
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1. Call Meeting to Order
8:04 p.m.
2. Prayer: Reverend Thomas White, St. Peter's Episcopal Church
3. Pledge of Allegiance
4. Roll Call
Roll call (10 Present, 0 Absent, 0 Excused)
4. Roll Call
5. Public Input [Per Town Council Rules, this segment of the meeting shall not exceed twenty (20) minutes unless extended by the Mayor, with the consent of a majority of the Town Council.]
Don - you have item on agenda regarding sewers. two big issues on sewer. I am very upset with situation of the sewers at this time. They have taken a different opinion. Sewer Dept. has ignorned the Town Council resolution and are disregarding. Have to resolve this issue. They have not accepted the decision by the Council. The other thing just as unhappy is finanical information concenring the sewers. March 2009 and May 2009 have had wrong inforkation on their slides. They know how much this upgrade is going to cost. will not be happy with 340.00. They have refused to give me the data. Would not allow them to set rate without all information. The second issue would like to discuss. Board of Ed has 784,000 surplus and she has decided to keep the surplus and spend it on items that the Town Council has said would have to wait. As taxpayer not very happyl
Mary Etter, Director of SW PUblic Library - wanted to point out this week begins Summer Reading program. Eight weeks of summer will be filled with programs. Several years ago decided there would be Adjult program also.Starts today
6. Environmental Health & Safety Message
Pelkey - few weeks ago had electronic recylcing. Stopped by to see how it was going. report back that is was ore successful then the first one. Good folks in town taking advantage of thisl good program and will be doing it four tikes a year. In September again wil happen.
7. Adoption of Minutes of Previous Meetings
unanimous
Motion to Approve A. To discuss potential claims and litigation - 63 Cornerstone Drive. Moved by Councilor Delnicki, seconded by Councilor McCann.
8. Public Petitions
9. Communications from Officers and Boards Directly Responsible to Council
10. Communications and Reports from Town Manager [Per Town Council Rules, this segment of the meeting shall not exceed ten (10) minutes unless extended by the Mayor, with the consent of a majority of the Council.]
Galligan - Superintendent did tell me. one in the health and one in the pension and that is where the bulk of it went. The roof is a lot worse then anticipated and might not be able to use. Feel this is fiscally responsible. Doing what she is proposing may take some of the presure off next year.
Pelkey - does funds come out of something that would be partially reimbursed?
Galligan - not sure will have to find out.
Pelkey - there was reimbursement on the gym floor and can't imagine the roof would not be reimburseable. came out of budget and would like to find out where the money would be put back if reimburseable. Galligan - i thik general fund but will find out.
Prague - what is the status of sale of the old firehouse? Thought we should not sell until the market gets better or sell to the most qualified bidder. There may be other bidders if people knew could sell for less.
Galligan - think going to be dictated by bond issue.
Praug e- leasing?
Galligan - Idea maybe work on doing land lease and then buying at market value after. The sale price woud be at the market at that time. and would be able to put on tax rolls again.
Prague tax sale? Galligan - will have to get back to Council. Murtha Cullina redid process and supposed to go back out for sale.
Delnicki - when will the Town Attorney get back to us to allow us to chaNGE WAY TO MARKET PROPERTY? GALLIGAN - WILL TRY TO GET SOMETHING THIS WEEK. Delnicki - would like that to happen soon - would give another way to makret proprty. do not want us to give property away. Project Labor AGreement still have not seen Galligan - just got it and can email to Council Delnicki - want to make sure we are protecting the residents. Key and critical to me. Delnicki - Heart Safe Community? Some of cards are starting to expire Galligan - have not checked that. Delnicki - I think we are going to find taht there are people that are expiring and need to be updated.
Anwar - LoCIP funds - 108,000 seems steep? Galligan - original grant - explain why the cost - the engineer. ice falls off roof and very dangerous. Jeff - we knew had problems with ramp. This winter went to see it. It gets burried with snow and ice frm the roof. ramp was pathed, railing not attached. physical conditon. ramp not wide enough. With those three defiencies we hired engineer to look at - an be repaired but only addresses one issue. WE recommend replacing it entirely and will fix all three issues. Cost up to 83,000 to replace ramp, took number and added 20% contingency to it and that is how we ended up with 108,000 Anwar - will you cover? Jeff - no move away from the building. will leave room for the snow and ice to fall. Anwar - unfortunate when designed these issues were nto addressed.
Prague - glad we are making progress. REally should put stairs in. since we are not going to cover it and it runs along the building, ther eis aperfectly good entrance that is covered at the main entrance. Why are we spending, just get rid of ramp. Jeff - we did think about that. A lot o seniors and people with children use that ramp. Ray felt would have a lot of dissatisfied customers. Prauge -
Pelke - ramp is right next to handicap parking.
Pelkey - hearing about this - wonder why not addressed when originally put in. Jeff - originally there were stairs that were gong to be put in but were cut out because of budget. Pelkey - some times we need to look at the long view.
Yagaloff - funny how priorities change from year to year. Now we are looking at repairing a ramp that is not covered. Would like to look at different options. What can we do to improve the safety and access. This is a secondary ramp - maybe deal with snow coming off ramp - look at reconfiguring parking or something.
Pelkey - there are different options. Matt - if there are seniors in there and tehre is a fire, how does the seniors get out. Jeff - we did look at repairing. ramp or railing does not meet current codes. ramp we could keep but the railing would need fixing.
McCann - clear that we have to do something. What happens to LoCIP fund if we bring this out to bid? Galligan - funds stay in LoCIP McCann - do not think shoud micro manage staff.
Anwar - can LoCIP funds to make another school handicapp accessible Galligan - can not be used for education. This is to help town
Prague - I have talked that would like to see charter reopened and feel need things changed. State legislature passed new bill that allowes just specific parts of the charter to be opened. Galligan - bidding procedures, allows council to look at oepration item and make decisions. Prague - like to see us look at Charter Revisions.
11. Reports from Standing Committees
12. Reports of Temporary Committees
13. Communications and Petitions from Council [Per Town Council Rules, this segment of the meeting shall not exceed twenty (20) minutes unless extended by the Mayor, with the consent of a majority of the Council.]
Pelkey - wanted to raise issue about capital projects taht was discussed earlier. More specifically dealing with road work tha tneeds to be done in town. Referendum concerning doing roads over 10,000,000 bond to alow town to get some roads done in town. would need to start that dialogue.
McCann - as you know several years ago Capital projects brought to Council replacement of roads, rebuilding of roads, bridges. Council passed that resolution that was approved by referendujm of the residents. If we are looking at similar resolution think should look at. If we are talking about bonding maintenance or roads I don't think that is a wise use of bonded money. Maintenance should be in operational part of budget. There is time to discuss this but we need to make clear what we mean by bond work of maintenance of raods.
Pelkey - no problem if we want to say major reconstruction of roads. Would like to see town do roads properly. Maybe if deals with drainage issue also.
McCann - when this council recently appropriated over 300,000 from the bonded funds to put towards road maintenance I thought was contrary to the intent of the bonded referendum. Can not put the town in posiiton tht we are going to be using funds for major projects and when we get into bind because of tough econimic times that is not waht whoudl be used. for.
Havens - is this the proper time to do it? Having great deal of problems with financing.
Pelkey - would like Mike to put together in major repairs description list. May be able to partner with CT Water on some of the roads where the funds they wouol use to patch could be put in with town funds to reconstruct. Matt - can have that sent out to the Council. Pelkey - need to know years and how much could give us.
Anwar - sidewalks should be incorporated into this issue.
14. Public Participation [Per Town Council Rules, this segment of the meeting shall not exceed thirty (30) minutes unless extended by the Mayor, with the consent of a majority of the Town Council.]
Nancy Yario, 20 Andrusis Trail, ethics in this town and feel there is a ethics handout that talks about how employees and town council should act. Is there someone should discuss this issue with. Pelkey - will try to answer. have ethics commission and have personnel review board. Nancy - appreciate the response. liked hearing the discussion of the ramp. there are ways to divert snow and ice. 108,000 is a crazy amount to pay. The Community Center needs to be replaced or somehting - should not do renovations on something when town needs more recreational facilities. .
Don Gonsalves, 40 Bayberry Trail - hope someone on the council asks matt his opinion on the fund balance. Other issue not getting surplus from the school.
15. Consent Agenda [All items listed with an asterisk (*) are considered to be 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 General Order of Business and be considered in its normal sequence on the Agenda.]
16. Unfinished Business
A. Resolution Appointing Robert Hornish (D) a Member to the Patriotic Commission
unanimous
Motion to Approve A. Resolution Appointing Robert Hornish (D) a Member to the Patriotic Commission Moved by Deputy Mayor Havens, seconded by Councilor Bazzano.
B. Resolution Adopting the Budgets for the Special Revenue Pollution Control and Wastewater Treatment Fund for Fiscal Year 2011/2012
Yagaloff - we have been told we have no control over sewer budget, Town budget is below in spendingl sewer budget is up. the sewer rate is 340.00 this year.
Galligan - they committed to the 1/20th payment
Aries - We are fully prepared to provide the 1/20th payment but wanted and need assurance that the Town paying the debt service. Yagaloff - there has not been hardly an discussion regarding the spending. will not support any number because we have no say in it. my preference woulod be to reduce teh spending. b Galligan - the sewer plant is 24/7 operation. Saturday and Sundasy do not put full staff on but do have a few people to check on the plant. Yagaloff - why don't we have additional staff trained so there would be no over time. They did not want to hire people or pay over time. Aries - Town Council has problem not being in control. WPCA provides the rates. that has been an issue for over one year. Last year we did listent o the Council and lowered our rates. We will always listent ot he Counicl. What we don't want to be is dictated by the Council. We have to work together. Yagaloff - mayor said it was too high and the Wpca LEFT the rate at 340.00. Do not support. Thre should be some controls over the spendin gof the sewer department.
Aries - will explore over time issue further. There is a suggestion here, there is no over sight. the budget goes through the process. Operating 0.3 percent - there is an 8,000 increase. Galligan - salaries are negotiated by myself. Union. Aries - WPCA has never gotten involved with salaries. Salaries are not something we take an active role. There is coflict in the laws. WPCA has broad authorities and Town Council has limited. Do not want the sewers to be subject to political posturing. we are prepared to pay 1/20th payment. need cooperation of the Counicl.
Anwar - if you use responsibility rather than authority, it works better. WpcA has tried to find common ground with Council. The number tht has been calculated has meaning to WPCA. Town Council hears from the residents and the residents have concerns. Costs that affect everyone. Feel should vote on this
Aries - reserve fund policy is being drafted currently. One primary aspects is tht there will be targets set.
McCann - very clear opinion by Town Attorney. do not see any reason to debate Motion to call the question
Galligan - there was resolution tht was supposed to be done every year - policy is still out there and that is inpt the Council has to WPCA All in favor -
Motion to Approve B. Resolution Adopting the Budgets for the Special Revenue Pollution Control and Wastewater Treatment Fund for Fiscal Year 2011/2012 Moved by Councilor Yagaloff, seconded by Councilor Anwar.
C. Resolution Approving a Refund of Taxes to Thirty (30) South Windsor Taxpayers
unaniomous
Motion to Approve C. Resolution Approving a Refund of Taxes to Thirty (30) South Windsor Taxpayers Moved by Councilor Bazzano, seconded by Councilor Delnicki.
17. New Business
A. Amendment to Resolution Authorizing the Transfer of 2.24 Acres of Real Property to Connecticut Studios, LLC
B. Resolution Authorizing Town Manager, Matthew B. Galligan to Apply to the State of Connecticut, Office of Policy and Management to use $220,000 in LoCIP Funds for Reimbursement of Expenses for Miscellaneous Projects
Motion to Approve A. Amendment to Resolution Authorizing the Transfer of 2.24 Acres of Real Property to Connecticut Studios, LLC Moved by Councilor Anwar, seconded by Councilor McCann.
Vote to Approve A. Amendment to Resolution Authorizing the Transfer of 2.24 Acres of Real Property to Connecticut Studios, LLC (Approved) (Recorded at 01:30:39)
C. Resolution Approving Changes to the South Windsor Citizen Matching Mini-Grant Program
A. Amendment to Resolution Authorizing the Transfer of 2.24 Acres of Real Property to Connecticut Studios, LLC
Galligan - the amendment this date is when the purchse and sale agreement actually conveyed the property. So thisis date actually conveyed.
Yagaloff - important to put in minutes this important issue. - the original property there was no reverter clause. mortgage has been placed on property. 2012 no builidng land reverts back yto the town. This deed does not restrict future encumbrances. Do think on recored we are relying on TA opioion that we can take back mortage fee and that is the reason I can support. based on reprsentation unanimous
B. Resolution Authorizing Town Manager, Matthew B. Galligan to Apply to the State of Connecticut, Office of Policy and Management to use $220,000 in LoCIP Funds for Reimbursement of Expenses for Miscellaneous Projects
Motion to Approve B. Resolution Authorizing Town Manager, Matthew B. Galligan to Apply to the State of Connecticut, Office of Policy and Management to use $220,000 in LoCIP Funds for Reimbursement of Expenses for Miscellaneous Projects Moved by Councilor Prague, seconded by Councilor McCann.
Vote to Approve B. Resolution Authorizing Town Manager, Matthew B. Galligan to Apply to the State of Connecticut, Office of Policy and Management to use $220,000 in LoCIP Funds for Reimbursement of Expenses for Miscellaneous Projects (Approved) (Recorded at 01:42:49)
Prague - feel LoCIP funds is appropriate use of these funds. Would like to see what price comes out to first. Flashing as Town Hall - thinkgs ae falling and should be fixed. sprinkler needs to be fixed. these are good projects.
Pelkley - 2 projects and town hall are good and will prevent injury or damage. provides emergency exit which is important. think need that second exit that is safe.
Galligan - we apply for them and then State will let us know if
Pelkey - LoCIP funding is thre but town has to apply to receive. use for special projects. in favor of getting these dollarsa nd getting projects done.
Jeff - we apply for funding of certain project with a certain amount. those funds are put aside but not given to us. After project done send to LocIP th ecost of the project and then it gets paid.
Pelkey - 220,000 in there are some funds that are left over in there. Jeff - yes Pelkey - Jeff - they do not look at specifications, the porject has to be approved by LoCIP guidelines.
Anwar - this LoCIP funds you have talked about elevator being changed, how is this priority list made? Clay - it was on the capuital list for replacement, not LoCIP funds. It is something that needs to be replaced. the elevator does work as opposed to broke piope or someone getting hurt. Anwar - Galligan - State makes decision on how much LoCIP funidng towns willget. Anwar -
Delnicki - 220,000 expenditure clean out LoCIP funding? Galligan - originally 306,000 minus 220,000 and then add 169,000 Delnicki how much wil be left. Galligan - close to 249,000 Delnicki - so ther will be 249,000 that we can use for next year Galligan - yes Delnicki - is that if the plan b deal is done? Galligan - right that is assuming tht plan b does not come in. Delnicki - 249,000 that we may have is probably safe
unaimous
C. Resolution Approving Changes to the South Windsor Citizen Matching Mini-Grant Program
Motion to Approve C. Resolution Approving Changes to the South Windsor Citizen Matching Mini-Grant Program Moved by Mayor Pelkey, seconded by Councilor McCann.
Vote to Approve C. Resolution Approving Changes to the South Windsor Citizen Matching Mini-Grant Program (Approved) (Recorded at 01:43:53)
unanimous
18. Passage of Ordinance
19. Communications and Petitions from Council (Continued) [This Agenda Item permits continued communications not covered under Item #13 due to time restraints.]
20. Communications and Reports from Town Manager (Continued) [This Agenda Item permits continued communications not covered under Item #10 due to time restraints.]
21. Executive Session
A. To discuss potential claims and litigation - 63 Cornerstone Drive.
22. Adjournment
9:45 p.m.
Motion to Approve 22. Adjournment Moved by Councilor Delnicki, seconded by Councilor Prague.
Vote to Approve 22. Adjournment (Approved) (Recorded at 01:44:39)
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