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1. Call Meeting to Order
8:01 p.m.
2. Prayer: TBD
Pelkey - read a poem that he wrote for Veterans Day. (Shore to Shore)
Dr. Anwar read residents servicing list
3. Pledge of Allegiance
4. Roll Call
Roll Call: 9 members present, 1 members absent, 0 members excused.
Certificates were presented to Patriotic Commission Essay Contest Winners - 1st, 2nd and 3rd place with K-2, 3-5 and 6-12.
McCann - 67th anniversary of d day - so fitting to have tribute tonight on that annivesary.
Park's Divisio of Park & Recreation Deparmtnet - South Windsor Youth Lacross team - Alec Arnold - thanked the Town Manager and Town Council. Since changed over a lot of positive things have happened. John Caldwell - thanked Matt and Council and Ray - super proud of crew I have. Bazzano - gave credit to Parks Dept. and Town Manager. Fields are used throughout the town and to have them maintained properly.
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.]
Nancy Yario, 20 Andrusis Trail, live 200 feet from Bark Park. had couple issues last week. Does not know why Council has not gotten back to me. Have been treated badly by Council members, Concerned current Recreation Director sent this out future to other employees. The price of the Bark Park is also a concern. Have asked for over three years for the Council to sit down and talk about thisl
6. Environmental Health & Safety Message
Favreau - in light of the weather that hit our neighbors in Massachusetts last week, went through safety precautions in case of this type of weather.
7. Adoption of Minutes of Previous Meetings
Favreau - correction on attendance May 2, 2011 - was not in attendance at Work Session Unanimouys
Motion to Approve 7. Adoption of Minutes of Previous Meetings Moved by Deputy Mayor Havens, seconded by Councilor Anwar.
Vote to Approve 7. Adoption of Minutes of Previous Meetings (Approved) (Recorded at 01:48:13)
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 - Hartford Magazine rating, hair and nail inspections, Health Dept. fees, Motor vehicle list, tax liens, fire house bids, - need ideas from the Town Council. Budget
Dwight - FOI does not allow you to discuss the bids regarding the firehouse. reserved for the properties that the town wants to purchase.
Havens - Firehouse bids - you have one gentleman looking to buy it. he would make the lower end of Sullivan Avenue proud. On the two officers have we funded?
Galligan - yes - have two kore that did not fund.
Delnicki - you stated you did not like the sale of the tax liens.
Galligan - 400,000
Delnicki - real low number
Galligan - bidder gave price only on some properties - shoudl put back out to bid
Delnicki - we were looking to get 100% like the past? Galligan - yes - they picked and chose this time and did not get 100%.
Delnicki - the Firehouse bid - appraised 400,000 and we are looking at 275,00 to 330,000. we are in the bottom of the real estate market. Think we have to realize this is not the time not to sell. Now is not the time to sell piece of property like tht unless we want to get less.
Pelkey - Are we allowed to put sign for sale and an asking price?
Galligan - went out to referendum and the referendum said public bid. Should have DAve Panico take a look at that. Always better to negotiate sale then put out to bid.
Pelkey - could we talk to the iniviudlas that bid?
Dwight - negotiations are usually done with the highest bidder. Can not negotiate with second bidder. You might be able to invite both bidders to come back. with work with matt
Pelkey - would need zone change to have other bidder use the property.
Galligan - do not think P & Z would want to get into doing that right now
Pelkey - given the fact that did not use firehouse funds for budget, we have time and an open to negotiate. Not under the gun to sell it. Should consider puttin gback as referendum question which would allow town to sell instead of out to bid.
Favreau - agree with Deputy Mayor Havens that bidder who bid would do a lot for that property. the market is going to continue to go down. Something we should consider. Nail inspections is something should be done.
Prague - tax sale - Chamber of Commerce decided to hire individual who was unemployed, 25 business a month. 600,000 in tax liens - we are capable to hire someone who specializes in accounts receivable. May want to think outside of the box. Sale of Firehouse - if we start negotiating with somone - we need to set the bidding at a minimum of 225,000. Need to start with lower number. Charge fees for health inspections agree with Councillor Favreau - if they have to go back for re-inspections. Do not think we should be putting fees on our businesses. Need to keep being business friendly. not in favor of selling any land or buildings.
Galligan - there are some fees that should looked at such as septic.
Anwar - want our businesses to be safe for all the people. feel should have discussion. sidewalks - I saw the memo from Town Attorney - Maintenance and repair is the responsibility of the town and the clearing is the residents. Town of Manchester hyow does the town take that responsibility.
Galligan - caution - there will be a cost. where does the responsibility - there are certain towns that have special sidewalk district. you maintain but you town will clear and charge the resident. Do not want to clear sidewalks and then have the town council take the budget and lower it. we have to sit down and figure out priorities.
Anwar - can it be done legally?
Galligan - lot of towns do things and it may not be done correctly.
Dwight - will check with Manchester
Anwar - everyone I talk to is interested in sidewalks.
Anwar - Firehouse agree that need time
McCann - Firehouse should not rush into a sale. Should rcognize that the longer building is not used the more it is going to fall apart. should be used by town or get a tenant. Regional Animal Shelter or Regiolnal communication center may be good uses of that property. need to maintain the building in the interim. The budget - do ot see any specific line items of adjustments.
Galligan - cut 276,000 and also 635,000, 350,000 to be used for fund balance. Those are decisions I made.
McCann - 350,000 fund balance - use that until sold firehouse and replenish
Galigan - tax sale. and will even off fund balance.
McCann - capital projects - include only paving swhs and board of ed computer improvements and town compuer replacement.
Galligan - ther eis money is capital non-recurring. Alread funded yhear of Coservation Plan so would like to continue with Plan of Conservation.
McCann - there is legiislature pending. find it hard to believe taht the items on the list are the highest priorities.
Delnicki - one thing that bothers me is fee on businesses, businesses do not send kids to school, they don't have trash collections, do not want to see fee sfrom health inspector. Businesses contribute a lot to the community. If business fails an inspection then there could be fees charged to them. Can't support. Figure out if we need a referendum as soon as possible so we can get it on the ballot.
Bazzano - two quotes you have, 330,000 and would like zone change. 275,000 no zone change. Priorities -
Dwight - did not realie the higher bidder did nto meet standards so the town would be able to negotiate with second bidder.
Havens - there are 138 houses for sale in this community. if we had a bonifide price should consider if this is a resposible bidder and maybe consdier it. Should put small fee on inspections. Firehouse - sell it.
Favreau - these type sof inspections have not been established and maybe should be. should meet some types of health and safety inspection.
Delnicki - the businesses ae nto getting anything for their tax dollars. First inspection should be part of the taxes. Need to get the 400,000 for the firehouse.
11. Reports from Standing Committees
12. Reports of Temporary Committees
Pelkey - inspections - whne the open their door they have not paid one fee. Initial inspection should be done. Firehouse has capital improvements taht need to be done. there is no room to add onto the old firehouse. need to bring to code. Part of negoations shoudl be intended use. improving the property may make the property more valuable. Not interested in tax incentive for that proprty.
mCcANN - Ad Hock Committee to address the Hayes Road sidewalks. Went over the potential for alternatives for sidewalks along Hayes Road - bike lanes were discussed. None of them seemed to be viable alternatives. Just repave the road adn make the length 26 feet. have to know where the town is going with sidewalks and bikeways. Makes sense for the Town Council to work with Walk & Wheel Ways and Town Council. Would be willing to work on committee. This should be reviewed.
Pelkey - met with Jeff and reviewed the limitatins that exist. Sidewalks could be installed at a later date. Met with SW Walk & Wheel Ways. They will be gathering information from other towns. After information is gathered will put sub committee together.
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.]
Invitation June 9, 2011 Memorial TRee Planting in honor of James Snow.
Delnicki - Pelkey - responded
Anwar - trying to score points one way or another is not a priority. budget has passed and should move forward.
Favreau - electronic reclcing - June 11th, 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at South Windsor Town Hall.
Delnicki - have served under many Mayors and no one has ever failed to meet the deadline of the budget. The charter is not a guidance document, it is much like the constirution. We can't pick and choose what we want to follow.
Pelkey - my main responsibility is the health and safety of our town residents.
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.]
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 Kevin Foley (R) an Alternate to the Planning & Zoning Commission
Motion to Approve A. Resolution Appointing Kevin Foley (R) an Alternate to the Planning & Zoning Commission Moved by Councilor McCann, seconded by Councilor Bazzano.
Vote to Approve A. Resolution Appointing Kevin Foley (R) an Alternate to the Planning & Zoning Commission (Approved)
B. Resolution Appointing a Rate Maker for Fiscal Year 2011/2012
Motion to Approve B. Resolution Appointing a Rate Maker for Fiscal Year 2011/2012 Moved by Councilor Delnicki, seconded by Councilor Bazzano.
Vote to Approve B. Resolution Appointing a Rate Maker for Fiscal Year 2011/2012 (Approved)
17. New Business
A. Resolution Appointing Robert Hornish (D) a Member to the Patriotic Commission and Postponing Consideration of this Motion until the Town Council’s Regularly Scheduled Meeting
Pelkey, McCann, unanimous
Motion to Approve A. Resolution Appointing Robert Hornish (D) a Member to the Patriotic Commission and Postponing Consideration of this Motion until the Town Council’s Regularly Scheduled Meeting Moved by Mayor Pelkey, seconded by Councilor McCann.
Vote to Approve A. Resolution Appointing Robert Hornish (D) a Member to the Patriotic Commission and Postponing Consideration of this Motion until the Town Council’s Regularly Scheduled Meeting (Approved)
B. Resolution Accepting Suspense List
Motion to Approve B. Resolution Accepting Suspense List Moved by Councilor Bazzano, seconded by Deputy Mayor Havens.
Bazzano - unpaid taxes and typically they happen to be on delinquency list every month. Galligan - have firm and unanimous
Vote to Approve B. Resolution Accepting Suspense List (Approved)
C. Resolution Authorizing the Transfer of 2.24 Acres of Real Property to Connecticut Studios, LLC
Motion to Approve C. Resolution Authorizing the Transfer of 2.24 Acres of Real Property to Connecticut Studios, LLC Moved by Councilor Anwar, seconded by Deputy Mayor Havens.
Vote to Approve C. Resolution Authorizing the Transfer of 2.24 Acres of Real Property to Connecticut Studios, LLC (Approved)
Motion to Amend C. Resolution Authorizing the Transfer of 2.24 Acres of Real Property to Connecticut Studios, LLC - deed be changed state within 3 years of the date of the original purchase and sale agreement Moved by Councilor McCann, seconded by Mayor Pelkey.
Vote to Amend C. Resolution Authorizing the Transfer of 2.24 Acres of Real Property to Connecticut Studios, LLC - deed be changed state within 3 years of the date of the original purchase and sale agreement (Approved)
Galligan - quit claim deed was revised and I handed it out tonight. Anwar - exhibit C did not see Bazzano - Galligan - can not find anything - reverter clause - Bazzano as bond holder won't they say have mortgage on that Galligan - should ot effect. DCK is - feel they should have let the town know. Bazzano - council finds this stuff out after the fact. If there is something substantial feel we should know about. Galligan - every Thursday have conference call Dwight - some of the documents are being delayed by myself and Dave Panico. with respect to mortgage that was only discovered 10 days ago. we have not found any case law in CT. Feel comfortable that reverter clause will allow property to turned back to town. McCann - much better off have attorney's look at documents now. Dwight - we are carefully looking at all of the documents. McCann - when the town gave 22 acres to the developer two years ago, I thought that was the entire property given to town by State, why was 2.24 acres left out? Galligan - because the State division forgot to put it in. McCann - when did town get this proprty? Galligan - land transfer act McCann - so not 10 years ao, about one year ago? Galligan - yes McCann - deed, says the town is conveying for consideration McCann - if we receive any cash over one dollar would have to give to the State, could we put conditions of tranfer of this proeprty that speeds up what goes on there. Galligan - this transfer almost has to mirror purchase and sale agreement. if this passes,notices will go out to abutting property owners. They only have to June 22nd and then the special services district will then kick in. McCann - there is requirement that devceloper commence construction - 3 years within the original will be modify unless upon consultation with TA that can not be modified. McCann - should not wait another three years from today Amendment - deed be changed to state the rfer clause of the orignal purchase, Pelkey second, unanimous Amended resolution - unanimous
D. Resolution Adopting a Fund Balance Policy
Motion to Approve D. Resolution Adopting a Fund Balance Policy Moved by Councilor Prague, seconded by Mayor Pelkey.
Prague - talks about reclassifying - now we are going to have fund balance classified in different ways.l when accounts reclassified will we still be within 5%? Galligan - Moody's should look at all available cash. fund balance Prague - concerned that we have already borrowed fund balance for next year. Pelkey - assets of town are going to be categorized. Delnicki - basic framework is same 2007 frame work? Galigan - yes Delnicki - can you review changes? Matt - the categories are what is different with teh Fund Balance. Delnicki - andated t to do this? Galligan yes
Vote to Approve D. Resolution Adopting a Fund Balance Policy (Approved)
E. Resolution Authorizing the Close Out of the South Windsor Volunteer Fire Department (SWVFD) Fund
Motion to Approve E. Resolution Authorizing the Close Out of the South Windsor Volunteer Fire Department (SWVFD) Fund Moved by Councilor Favreau, seconded by Councilor Bazzano.
Galligan - if do not change would have to do all the Fire Departments payroll, ect. Taking them off so they can take care of their own expenses. Accounting policy. Anwar - this is taxpayers money? Galligan - the Town gets 500,000 fromt he Town because they are a grant agency. The should not be on the Town's balance sheet. Anwar - is this the taxpayers money? Galligan - yes, this money is a balance Anwar - when write off who overses Galligna - Chief and Commissioner - these are their funds but they are on our balance sheet and now they are being taken off the balance sheet. Delnicki - we are not doing anything to them - this is an account gimick - 56,000 will stya with them and when they receive new grant Galligan - they get their grnat and pay for everything Delniicki - audit mechanism on them? Galligan - they can get their own auditor. unanimous
Vote to Approve E. Resolution Authorizing the Close Out of the South Windsor Volunteer Fire Department (SWVFD) Fund (Approved)
F. Resolution Authorizing the Close Out of the Health Benefits Reserve Fund and the Transfer of Remaining Funds to the Town of South Windsor and South Windsor Board of Education Medical Insurance Fund (SWMIF)
Motion to Approve F. Resolution Authorizing the Close Out of the Health Benefits Reserve Fund and the Transfer of Remaining Funds to the Town of South Windsor and South Windsor Board of Education Medical Insurance Fund (SWMIF) Moved by Councilor McCann, seconded by Councilor Bazzano.
McCann - sme thing as previous. Matt - there is no longer special benefit fund. Delnicki - no payments from this fund? Tom - 8 years that kept fund there. Delnicki - are there police officers (any) able to take this? Galligan - may be Delnicki - Pelkey - putting these in a different account - taking out of special revenue fund Galligan - putting into health account but will come up as additional item that we are trying to build up unanimous
Vote to Approve F. Resolution Authorizing the Close Out of the Health Benefits Reserve Fund and the Transfer of Remaining Funds to the Town of South Windsor and South Windsor Board of Education Medical Insurance Fund (SWMIF) (Approved)
G. Resolution Setting a Time and Place for a Public Hearing Regarding the Appropriation of $220,000 of LoCIP Funds for Miscellaneous Projects
Motion to Approve G. Resolution Setting a Time and Place for a Public Hearing Regarding the Appropriation of $220,000 of LoCIP Funds for Miscellaneous Projects Moved by Mayor Pelkey, seconded by Councilor Favreau.
Vote to Approve G. Resolution Setting a Time and Place for a Public Hearing Regarding the Appropriation of $220,000 of LoCIP Funds for Miscellaneous Projects (Approved)
H. Resolution Adopting the Budgets for the Special Revenue Pollution Control and Wastewater Treatment Fund for Fiscal Year 2011/2012
Motion to Approve H. Resolution Adopting the Budgets for the Special Revenue Pollution Control and Wastewater Treatment Fund for Fiscal Year 2011/2012 Moved by Mayor Pelkey, seconded by Deputy Mayor Havens.
Richard Aries - very please to see Town Attorney opinion. -
Pelkey - for every 10 you rais the rate, 84,000
Fred - yes pretty close.
Fred - only one component of our fees. Galligan - Favreau - is it necessary to increase the sewer rate by that much? Delnicki- GASB 54 does that effect ? Galligan - would have to get back to you. Anwar - Prague - 1/20th paymetn does that account for? Fred - by 2013 to have Prgue - debt service and sewer plant - Fred - future pump station upgrades Prague - # of users in Manchester that pay SouthWindsor Fredi 50 residential units. - portion of Buckland Mall - and other strip malls in Manchester. Prague - economic impact? Frd - we did not look at close enough. Prague - econojmic impact of those who do not pay Pelkey - MOtion to extend to 11:10 p.m., Havens second - McCann said no and the meeting ended at 11:00 p.m.
I. Resolution Approving a Refund of Taxes to Thirty (30) South Windsor Taxpayers
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
22. Adjournment
Jun 06, 2011 Town Council Meeting
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1. Call Meeting to Order
8:01 p.m.
2. Prayer: TBD
Pelkey - read a poem that he wrote for Veterans Day. (Shore to Shore)
Dr. Anwar read residents servicing list
3. Pledge of Allegiance
4. Roll Call
Roll Call: 9 members present, 1 members absent, 0 members excused.
Certificates were presented to Patriotic Commission Essay Contest Winners - 1st, 2nd and 3rd place with K-2, 3-5 and 6-12.
McCann - 67th anniversary of d day - so fitting to have tribute tonight on that annivesary.
Park's Divisio of Park & Recreation Deparmtnet - South Windsor Youth Lacross team - Alec Arnold - thanked the Town Manager and Town Council. Since changed over a lot of positive things have happened. John Caldwell - thanked Matt and Council and Ray - super proud of crew I have. Bazzano - gave credit to Parks Dept. and Town Manager. Fields are used throughout the town and to have them maintained properly.
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.]
Nancy Yario, 20 Andrusis Trail, live 200 feet from Bark Park. had couple issues last week. Does not know why Council has not gotten back to me. Have been treated badly by Council members, Concerned current Recreation Director sent this out future to other employees. The price of the Bark Park is also a concern. Have asked for over three years for the Council to sit down and talk about thisl
6. Environmental Health & Safety Message
Favreau - in light of the weather that hit our neighbors in Massachusetts last week, went through safety precautions in case of this type of weather.
7. Adoption of Minutes of Previous Meetings
Favreau - correction on attendance May 2, 2011 - was not in attendance at Work Session Unanimouys
Motion to Approve 7. Adoption of Minutes of Previous Meetings Moved by Deputy Mayor Havens, seconded by Councilor Anwar.
Vote to Approve 7. Adoption of Minutes of Previous Meetings (Approved) (Recorded at 01:48:13)
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 - Hartford Magazine rating, hair and nail inspections, Health Dept. fees, Motor vehicle list, tax liens, fire house bids, - need ideas from the Town Council. Budget
Dwight - FOI does not allow you to discuss the bids regarding the firehouse. reserved for the properties that the town wants to purchase.
Havens - Firehouse bids - you have one gentleman looking to buy it. he would make the lower end of Sullivan Avenue proud. On the two officers have we funded?
Galligan - yes - have two kore that did not fund.
Delnicki - you stated you did not like the sale of the tax liens.
Galligan - 400,000
Delnicki - real low number
Galligan - bidder gave price only on some properties - shoudl put back out to bid
Delnicki - we were looking to get 100% like the past? Galligan - yes - they picked and chose this time and did not get 100%.
Delnicki - the Firehouse bid - appraised 400,000 and we are looking at 275,00 to 330,000. we are in the bottom of the real estate market. Think we have to realize this is not the time not to sell. Now is not the time to sell piece of property like tht unless we want to get less.
Pelkey - Are we allowed to put sign for sale and an asking price?
Galligan - went out to referendum and the referendum said public bid. Should have DAve Panico take a look at that. Always better to negotiate sale then put out to bid.
Pelkey - could we talk to the iniviudlas that bid?
Dwight - negotiations are usually done with the highest bidder. Can not negotiate with second bidder. You might be able to invite both bidders to come back. with work with matt
Pelkey - would need zone change to have other bidder use the property.
Galligan - do not think P & Z would want to get into doing that right now
Pelkey - given the fact that did not use firehouse funds for budget, we have time and an open to negotiate. Not under the gun to sell it. Should consider puttin gback as referendum question which would allow town to sell instead of out to bid.
Favreau - agree with Deputy Mayor Havens that bidder who bid would do a lot for that property. the market is going to continue to go down. Something we should consider. Nail inspections is something should be done.
Prague - tax sale - Chamber of Commerce decided to hire individual who was unemployed, 25 business a month. 600,000 in tax liens - we are capable to hire someone who specializes in accounts receivable. May want to think outside of the box. Sale of Firehouse - if we start negotiating with somone - we need to set the bidding at a minimum of 225,000. Need to start with lower number. Charge fees for health inspections agree with Councillor Favreau - if they have to go back for re-inspections. Do not think we should be putting fees on our businesses. Need to keep being business friendly. not in favor of selling any land or buildings.
Galligan - there are some fees that should looked at such as septic.
Anwar - want our businesses to be safe for all the people. feel should have discussion. sidewalks - I saw the memo from Town Attorney - Maintenance and repair is the responsibility of the town and the clearing is the residents. Town of Manchester hyow does the town take that responsibility.
Galligan - caution - there will be a cost. where does the responsibility - there are certain towns that have special sidewalk district. you maintain but you town will clear and charge the resident. Do not want to clear sidewalks and then have the town council take the budget and lower it. we have to sit down and figure out priorities.
Anwar - can it be done legally?
Galligan - lot of towns do things and it may not be done correctly.
Dwight - will check with Manchester
Anwar - everyone I talk to is interested in sidewalks.
Anwar - Firehouse agree that need time
McCann - Firehouse should not rush into a sale. Should rcognize that the longer building is not used the more it is going to fall apart. should be used by town or get a tenant. Regional Animal Shelter or Regiolnal communication center may be good uses of that property. need to maintain the building in the interim. The budget - do ot see any specific line items of adjustments.
Galligan - cut 276,000 and also 635,000, 350,000 to be used for fund balance. Those are decisions I made.
McCann - 350,000 fund balance - use that until sold firehouse and replenish
Galigan - tax sale. and will even off fund balance.
McCann - capital projects - include only paving swhs and board of ed computer improvements and town compuer replacement.
Galligan - ther eis money is capital non-recurring. Alread funded yhear of Coservation Plan so would like to continue with Plan of Conservation.
McCann - there is legiislature pending. find it hard to believe taht the items on the list are the highest priorities.
Delnicki - one thing that bothers me is fee on businesses, businesses do not send kids to school, they don't have trash collections, do not want to see fee sfrom health inspector. Businesses contribute a lot to the community. If business fails an inspection then there could be fees charged to them. Can't support. Figure out if we need a referendum as soon as possible so we can get it on the ballot.
Bazzano - two quotes you have, 330,000 and would like zone change. 275,000 no zone change. Priorities -
Dwight - did not realie the higher bidder did nto meet standards so the town would be able to negotiate with second bidder.
Havens - there are 138 houses for sale in this community. if we had a bonifide price should consider if this is a resposible bidder and maybe consdier it. Should put small fee on inspections. Firehouse - sell it.
Favreau - these type sof inspections have not been established and maybe should be. should meet some types of health and safety inspection.
Delnicki - the businesses ae nto getting anything for their tax dollars. First inspection should be part of the taxes. Need to get the 400,000 for the firehouse.
11. Reports from Standing Committees
12. Reports of Temporary Committees
Pelkey - inspections - whne the open their door they have not paid one fee. Initial inspection should be done. Firehouse has capital improvements taht need to be done. there is no room to add onto the old firehouse. need to bring to code. Part of negoations shoudl be intended use. improving the property may make the property more valuable. Not interested in tax incentive for that proprty.
mCcANN - Ad Hock Committee to address the Hayes Road sidewalks. Went over the potential for alternatives for sidewalks along Hayes Road - bike lanes were discussed. None of them seemed to be viable alternatives. Just repave the road adn make the length 26 feet. have to know where the town is going with sidewalks and bikeways. Makes sense for the Town Council to work with Walk & Wheel Ways and Town Council. Would be willing to work on committee. This should be reviewed.
Pelkey - met with Jeff and reviewed the limitatins that exist. Sidewalks could be installed at a later date. Met with SW Walk & Wheel Ways. They will be gathering information from other towns. After information is gathered will put sub committee together.
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.]
Invitation June 9, 2011 Memorial TRee Planting in honor of James Snow.
Delnicki - Pelkey - responded
Anwar - trying to score points one way or another is not a priority. budget has passed and should move forward.
Favreau - electronic reclcing - June 11th, 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at South Windsor Town Hall.
Delnicki - have served under many Mayors and no one has ever failed to meet the deadline of the budget. The charter is not a guidance document, it is much like the constirution. We can't pick and choose what we want to follow.
Pelkey - my main responsibility is the health and safety of our town residents.
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.]
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 Kevin Foley (R) an Alternate to the Planning & Zoning Commission
Motion to Approve A. Resolution Appointing Kevin Foley (R) an Alternate to the Planning & Zoning Commission Moved by Councilor McCann, seconded by Councilor Bazzano.
Vote to Approve A. Resolution Appointing Kevin Foley (R) an Alternate to the Planning & Zoning Commission (Approved)
B. Resolution Appointing a Rate Maker for Fiscal Year 2011/2012
Motion to Approve B. Resolution Appointing a Rate Maker for Fiscal Year 2011/2012 Moved by Councilor Delnicki, seconded by Councilor Bazzano.
Vote to Approve B. Resolution Appointing a Rate Maker for Fiscal Year 2011/2012 (Approved)
17. New Business
A. Resolution Appointing Robert Hornish (D) a Member to the Patriotic Commission and Postponing Consideration of this Motion until the Town Council’s Regularly Scheduled Meeting
Pelkey, McCann, unanimous
Motion to Approve A. Resolution Appointing Robert Hornish (D) a Member to the Patriotic Commission and Postponing Consideration of this Motion until the Town Council’s Regularly Scheduled Meeting Moved by Mayor Pelkey, seconded by Councilor McCann.
Vote to Approve A. Resolution Appointing Robert Hornish (D) a Member to the Patriotic Commission and Postponing Consideration of this Motion until the Town Council’s Regularly Scheduled Meeting (Approved)
B. Resolution Accepting Suspense List
Motion to Approve B. Resolution Accepting Suspense List Moved by Councilor Bazzano, seconded by Deputy Mayor Havens.
Bazzano - unpaid taxes and typically they happen to be on delinquency list every month. Galligan - have firm and unanimous
Vote to Approve B. Resolution Accepting Suspense List (Approved)
C. Resolution Authorizing the Transfer of 2.24 Acres of Real Property to Connecticut Studios, LLC
Motion to Approve C. Resolution Authorizing the Transfer of 2.24 Acres of Real Property to Connecticut Studios, LLC Moved by Councilor Anwar, seconded by Deputy Mayor Havens.
Vote to Approve C. Resolution Authorizing the Transfer of 2.24 Acres of Real Property to Connecticut Studios, LLC (Approved)
Motion to Amend C. Resolution Authorizing the Transfer of 2.24 Acres of Real Property to Connecticut Studios, LLC - deed be changed state within 3 years of the date of the original purchase and sale agreement Moved by Councilor McCann, seconded by Mayor Pelkey.
Vote to Amend C. Resolution Authorizing the Transfer of 2.24 Acres of Real Property to Connecticut Studios, LLC - deed be changed state within 3 years of the date of the original purchase and sale agreement (Approved)
Galligan - quit claim deed was revised and I handed it out tonight. Anwar - exhibit C did not see Bazzano - Galligan - can not find anything - reverter clause - Bazzano as bond holder won't they say have mortgage on that Galligan - should ot effect. DCK is - feel they should have let the town know. Bazzano - council finds this stuff out after the fact. If there is something substantial feel we should know about. Galligan - every Thursday have conference call Dwight - some of the documents are being delayed by myself and Dave Panico. with respect to mortgage that was only discovered 10 days ago. we have not found any case law in CT. Feel comfortable that reverter clause will allow property to turned back to town. McCann - much better off have attorney's look at documents now. Dwight - we are carefully looking at all of the documents. McCann - when the town gave 22 acres to the developer two years ago, I thought that was the entire property given to town by State, why was 2.24 acres left out? Galligan - because the State division forgot to put it in. McCann - when did town get this proprty? Galligan - land transfer act McCann - so not 10 years ao, about one year ago? Galligan - yes McCann - deed, says the town is conveying for consideration McCann - if we receive any cash over one dollar would have to give to the State, could we put conditions of tranfer of this proeprty that speeds up what goes on there. Galligan - this transfer almost has to mirror purchase and sale agreement. if this passes,notices will go out to abutting property owners. They only have to June 22nd and then the special services district will then kick in. McCann - there is requirement that devceloper commence construction - 3 years within the original will be modify unless upon consultation with TA that can not be modified. McCann - should not wait another three years from today Amendment - deed be changed to state the rfer clause of the orignal purchase, Pelkey second, unanimous Amended resolution - unanimous
D. Resolution Adopting a Fund Balance Policy
Motion to Approve D. Resolution Adopting a Fund Balance Policy Moved by Councilor Prague, seconded by Mayor Pelkey.
Prague - talks about reclassifying - now we are going to have fund balance classified in different ways.l when accounts reclassified will we still be within 5%? Galligan - Moody's should look at all available cash. fund balance Prague - concerned that we have already borrowed fund balance for next year. Pelkey - assets of town are going to be categorized. Delnicki - basic framework is same 2007 frame work? Galigan - yes Delnicki - can you review changes? Matt - the categories are what is different with teh Fund Balance. Delnicki - andated t to do this? Galligan yes
Vote to Approve D. Resolution Adopting a Fund Balance Policy (Approved)
E. Resolution Authorizing the Close Out of the South Windsor Volunteer Fire Department (SWVFD) Fund
Motion to Approve E. Resolution Authorizing the Close Out of the South Windsor Volunteer Fire Department (SWVFD) Fund Moved by Councilor Favreau, seconded by Councilor Bazzano.
Galligan - if do not change would have to do all the Fire Departments payroll, ect. Taking them off so they can take care of their own expenses. Accounting policy. Anwar - this is taxpayers money? Galligan - the Town gets 500,000 fromt he Town because they are a grant agency. The should not be on the Town's balance sheet. Anwar - is this the taxpayers money? Galligan - yes, this money is a balance Anwar - when write off who overses Galligna - Chief and Commissioner - these are their funds but they are on our balance sheet and now they are being taken off the balance sheet. Delnicki - we are not doing anything to them - this is an account gimick - 56,000 will stya with them and when they receive new grant Galligan - they get their grnat and pay for everything Delniicki - audit mechanism on them? Galligan - they can get their own auditor. unanimous
Vote to Approve E. Resolution Authorizing the Close Out of the South Windsor Volunteer Fire Department (SWVFD) Fund (Approved)
F. Resolution Authorizing the Close Out of the Health Benefits Reserve Fund and the Transfer of Remaining Funds to the Town of South Windsor and South Windsor Board of Education Medical Insurance Fund (SWMIF)
Motion to Approve F. Resolution Authorizing the Close Out of the Health Benefits Reserve Fund and the Transfer of Remaining Funds to the Town of South Windsor and South Windsor Board of Education Medical Insurance Fund (SWMIF) Moved by Councilor McCann, seconded by Councilor Bazzano.
McCann - sme thing as previous. Matt - there is no longer special benefit fund. Delnicki - no payments from this fund? Tom - 8 years that kept fund there. Delnicki - are there police officers (any) able to take this? Galligan - may be Delnicki - Pelkey - putting these in a different account - taking out of special revenue fund Galligan - putting into health account but will come up as additional item that we are trying to build up unanimous
Vote to Approve F. Resolution Authorizing the Close Out of the Health Benefits Reserve Fund and the Transfer of Remaining Funds to the Town of South Windsor and South Windsor Board of Education Medical Insurance Fund (SWMIF) (Approved)
G. Resolution Setting a Time and Place for a Public Hearing Regarding the Appropriation of $220,000 of LoCIP Funds for Miscellaneous Projects
Motion to Approve G. Resolution Setting a Time and Place for a Public Hearing Regarding the Appropriation of $220,000 of LoCIP Funds for Miscellaneous Projects Moved by Mayor Pelkey, seconded by Councilor Favreau.
Vote to Approve G. Resolution Setting a Time and Place for a Public Hearing Regarding the Appropriation of $220,000 of LoCIP Funds for Miscellaneous Projects (Approved)
H. Resolution Adopting the Budgets for the Special Revenue Pollution Control and Wastewater Treatment Fund for Fiscal Year 2011/2012
Motion to Approve H. Resolution Adopting the Budgets for the Special Revenue Pollution Control and Wastewater Treatment Fund for Fiscal Year 2011/2012 Moved by Mayor Pelkey, seconded by Deputy Mayor Havens.
Richard Aries - very please to see Town Attorney opinion. -
Pelkey - for every 10 you rais the rate, 84,000
Fred - yes pretty close.
Fred - only one component of our fees. Galligan - Favreau - is it necessary to increase the sewer rate by that much? Delnicki- GASB 54 does that effect ? Galligan - would have to get back to you. Anwar - Prague - 1/20th paymetn does that account for? Fred - by 2013 to have Prgue - debt service and sewer plant - Fred - future pump station upgrades Prague - # of users in Manchester that pay SouthWindsor Fredi 50 residential units. - portion of Buckland Mall - and other strip malls in Manchester. Prague - economic impact? Frd - we did not look at close enough. Prague - econojmic impact of those who do not pay Pelkey - MOtion to extend to 11:10 p.m., Havens second - McCann said no and the meeting ended at 11:00 p.m.
I. Resolution Approving a Refund of Taxes to Thirty (30) South Windsor Taxpayers
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
22. Adjournment
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