Video index
1. Call Meeting to Order
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2. Prayer: Pastor Ken Gustafson, Calvary Church
3. Pledge of Allegiance
Mayor Pelkey read the United Way proclamation into the record. Then presented proclamation to recognize Senior Center Month and Dennis Sheridan and Human Services staff, Police Department and South Windsor Ambulance Corps.
Recess meeting at 8:18 and reconvene WS
4. Roll Call
Roll call (10 Present, 0 Absent, 0 Excused)
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.]
8:49 back to meeting Robert Dickinosn, 19 Birch Road - comment on two items on agenda, Buckland project wish to voice support. Would be increased benefit to increase sidewalk width to 5 feet. On the reconstruction of portion of Avery STreet would like to state sidewalsk should be included in that project. TC should make changes to town ordinances regarding snow removal and maintenance.
6. Environmental Health & Safety Message
Favreau - CPR and AED training are valuable and necessary.
Anwar - remind everyone tht recently that some of the mosquitos in town were West Niles virus
McCann - commend Town Manager's Office and Chief Reed's office during the hurricane. Kept TC apprised - th euse of the Community Center - the emergency shelter I thought was the High School so why changed to Community Center? Matt - we have always used the Community Center first because usually oly about 12 people. If it got to 50 people then it would be the High School. McCann - change in our society over response to emergency response. Communications device - need to provide recharging if necessary. One of the experiences that many people had in this recent storm is the fact tht cell towers do not have emergency generators. That is somehting we shoudl look at - WiFi was necessary Matt - also had complaint that generators kept them awake all night. communications between town and us was very poor.
Mayor - Nutmeg Road - talked about power outage for this customer. Our tree warden should get a lot of credit for managing the trees in South Windsor. Encourage town staff to give input to make sure there is good tree management in town. Matt - Karl does a great job. Mayor - C L & P seemed to have trouble coordinating restoration of electricity. Matt - we are the only town tht has debris plan. thanked staff to take care of people who do have wells and the town had water to provide to them and allowed showers to be taken.
Anwar - in the last month or two we have been under tornado warning, earth quake and tropicl storm - disasters are part of life and suggest we work towards having a Commission for emergency situations.
7. Adoption of Minutes of Previous Meetings
Motion to Approve 7. Adoption of Minutes of Previous Meetings Moved by Mayor Pelkey, seconded by Councilor McCann.
Vote to Approve 7. Adoption of Minutes of Previous Meetings (Approved) (Recorded at 00:34:39)
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.]
Matt - Gorskii subdivision - there 1.9 acres that is land locked and the Open Space Task Force recommends taking tht subdiviion. Magnet School - October 18 they have agreed to come here for joint meeting with Board of Education. IT - Scott Roberts -
Havens - Fire House sale? Matt - if you want to rebid that is 2-3 week process. There is individual that proposed ____________. May use as other economic development. Counicl needs to let me know what they would like Havens - take the 275,000 and sell it as quickly as you can. Really not the value of the 275,000 it is what we can benefit - what Maneeley's plans on putting there. It will draw other business to Town.
Yagaloff - Maneeley bid was a good one. The problem was the request for proposal had a minimum of 410,000 and should probabaly go out to rebid again. matt - at this point will not put a minimum bid. Yagaloff feel Maneeley's idea is good.
Anwar - feel should re-bid. The website for Park & Recreation has improved. Good service. Have we talked about the magnet school Matt - that is a key area - do not think will be issue to let Town use the fields developed.
Mayor - would like to get concensus of Town Council for re-bid of the Firehouse. McCann - When we were talking about selling the firehouse for 400,000 to 500,000. To sell for 275,000 or 300,000 seems to be selling the property at the low end of the market for that property. Do not see anyy pressing need to sell that property at this time. Before we go forward with rebid shoudl talk about different ideas. Should take look at the space needs ot the town and if that would be beneficial to have public building committee to review and make determination think that would be appropriate. Don't feel we need to rush in selling the propeerty. That is not the type
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.]
Anwar - Human Relations Commission - 9/22/11 at SW Library, Friends Room - Cyber Bullying. at 7p.m
Mayor - CNN Money Magazine rating SW as the 38th small community in the country to live. Mayor explained the criteria.
Prague - pitching and batting facility coming along? Mayor - coming along 3/4 done siding and electtrical and etc.
Prague - Fire Department 2013 is having 75th Anniversary - it will be 3 day town wide event. First fund raiser is being held at TopStone with a golf tournament. This is the weekend of the Wapping Fair - Thrusday to Sunday. Still at Evergreen Walk.
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.]
Mike Sullivan, 24 Jared Court - surprised that there is no CT Studios update. There are items for reappointment of the Redevelopment AGency - terms of two members had expired in 2009 and 2010 - wanted to ask the final Mayor - members sit until they are reapointed.
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.]
Motion to Approve 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.] Moved by Councilor Favreau, seconded by Mayor Pelkey.
Vote to Approve 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.] (Approved) (Recorded at 00:58:49)
16. Unfinished Business
17. New Business
A. Resolution Accepting the Resignation of Robert C. Moeller (R) from the Patriotic Commission
Motion to Approve A. Resolution Accepting the Resignation of Robert C. Moeller (R) from the Patriotic Commission Moved by Councilor Bazzano, seconded by Councilor McCann.
Vote to Approve A. Resolution Accepting the Resignation of Robert C. Moeller (R) from the Patriotic Commission (Approved) (Recorded at 01:01:32)
Yagaloff - Bob gave many years to the Patriotic Commission and he is one of those volunteers is what we count on. Really good and dedicated person. Favreau - extend thanks to Bob. extend appreciation. Mayor - concur with the Council, great asset to the Town. Appreciate work
* B. Resolution Appointing Timothy Appleton (D) an Alternate to the Inland Wetlands Agency/Conservation Commission and Postponing Consideration of this Motion until the Town Council's Next Regularly Scheduled Meeting
* C. Resolution Appointing Adam Reed (D) a Full Member to the Inland Wetlands Agency/Conservation Commission and Postponing Consideration of this Motion until the Town Council's Next Regularly Scheduled Meeting
* D. Resolution Reappointing Kent Carlson (D) to the Patriotic Commission and Postponing Consideration of this Motion until the Town Council's Next Regularly Scheduled Meeting
E. Resolution Reappointing Scott Andrusis to the Redevelopment Agency and Postponing Consideration of this Motion until the Town Council's Next Regularly Scheduled Meeting
unanimoujs
Motion to Approve E. Resolution Reappointing Scott Andrusis to the Redevelopment Agency and Postponing Consideration of this Motion until the Town Council's Next Regularly Scheduled Meeting Moved by Councilor Anwar, seconded by Councilor McCann.
F. Resolution Reappointing Barbara Barbour to the Redevelopment Agency and Postponing Consideration of this Motion until the Town Council's Next Regularly Scheduled Meeting
Prague, Yagaloff, unanimous
G. Resolution Setting a Time and Place for a Public Hearing to Receive Citizen Input on the Town of South Windsor Granting Two Easements to the State of Connecticut along the Town Hall Frontage on Sullivan Avenue
Matt - on the 19th will be at conference. changed to the 26th. McCabb - amend to 26th unanimous unanimous - resolution.
Motion to Approve G. Resolution Setting a Time and Place for a Public Hearing to Receive Citizen Input on the Town of South Windsor Granting Two Easements to the State of Connecticut along the Town Hall Frontage on Sullivan Avenue Moved by Councilor McCann, seconded by Mayor Pelkey.
Vote to Approve G. Resolution Setting a Time and Place for a Public Hearing to Receive Citizen Input on the Town of South Windsor Granting Two Easements to the State of Connecticut along the Town Hall Frontage on Sullivan Avenue (Approved) (Recorded at 01:06:03)
McCann - would like appraisal.
H. Resolution Setting a Time and Place for a Public Hearing to Receive Citizen Input on the Appropriation of $61,000 from the Capital and Non-Recurring Expenditure Account to Cover Costs Associated with the Update to the Town's Plan of Conservation & Development
McCann - you know how difficult it is to put a budget together. This item Matt - only ohave one plan right now. Do not think can do in-house. Planning is key for a town. McCann - this expenditure in addition to 50,000 expenditure is that the wisest use of the funds at this time. How much should be done by outside consultant - how much subdivision. Matt - this is just ot set the public hearing and will discuss that issue. Anwar - is this budget a moving target? Michele - there is a 10,000 - really 111,000 Anwar - sometimes we hav eto use our resources really carefully. Town has better grasp. unanimous
Motion to Approve H. Resolution Setting a Time and Place for a Public Hearing to Receive Citizen Input on the Appropriation of $61,000 from the Capital and Non-Recurring Expenditure Account to Cover Costs Associated with the Update to the Town's Plan of Conservation & Development Moved by Councilor Yagaloff, seconded by Mayor Pelkey.
I. Resolution to Submit an Application to CRCOG for Buckland Road Sidewalks
unanimous
Motion to Approve I. Resolution to Submit an Application to CRCOG for Buckland Road Sidewalks Moved by Deputy Mayor Havens, seconded by Mayor Pelkey.
J. Resolution to Submit an Application to CRCOG for Governors Highway Pavement Rehabilitation
McCann - wording in the second paragraph - Governors Highway in structurally poor condition - Jeff - that is one of the criteria that is needed to make a decision. McCann - concerned that the TC makes statement on record that the road in town is in poor condition. It is not necessary for the application to state that. Would prefer diffrent wording M McCann - amendment - sedond paragraph - to say - strike and is in structurally poor condition" Bazzano Amenmdnet - unanimous Resolution - unanimous
Motion to Approve J. Resolution to Submit an Application to CRCOG for Governors Highway Pavement Rehabilitation Moved by Councilor Bazzano, seconded by Councilor Prague.
K. Resolution to Submit an Application to CRCOG for Avery Street Reconstruction
McCann - strike and is structurally , etc Yagaloff seconded amendment Amendment - unanimous Yagaloff - calculation shoudl be 250,000 Anwar - sidewalks Matt - when we do desing will discuss unanimous
Motion to Approve K. Resolution to Submit an Application to CRCOG for Avery Street Reconstruction Moved by Councilor Favreau, seconded by Mayor Pelkey.
L. Resolution Referring the Renaming of the South Windsor Bark Park to the Naming of Public Lands and Buildings Sub-Committee
Prague - South Windsor's Chief Gary K. Tyler Way Matt - when his wife found out about this she was very happy - the whole family. prague - wonderful tribute to wonderful person. McCann - should change Pelkey - subcommittee could work with family and come back with recommendation. I would rather like to see these items go to the subcommittee first and then have a discussion with the Town Council. unanimous
Motion to Approve L. Resolution Referring the Renaming of the South Windsor Bark Park to the Naming of Public Lands and Buildings Sub-Committee Moved by Councilor Prague, seconded by Mayor Pelkey.
M. Resolution Approving Offer of a Tax Assessment Agreement with Lukasik, LLC
Matt - Satellite Tool received abatement on their first building. They are a tool company that does business with a lot of companies - they are buying building - 14,858 gain for town for equipment even though losing tax dollars. anwar - number of jobs - 1 or 2 Anwar - I look at tax incentives for new businesses. Matt - the only issue - always get new - one comes in and three go out. As part of the economic incentive tool - should work with chamber - lets not lose the business that we have. Town needs to come up with a program to keep business here. Prague - trading McCann - in support of resolution - good to help smaller business in SW. this makes economic sense. in addition this business is making commitment to stay in SW for another 10 years. will support Yagaloff - this incentive meets the criteria for existing business? Matt - yes Yagaloff - good agreement for town and business. future success of local economy is gon gto be small business that stays in town. Nice to support small business in town. Prodcues 10 year commitment in exchange. Supporting it. Mayor - machine will be supporting other business in town. Anwar - understand that businesses need to stay here and need to flourish. There are companies that can not stay here because too expensive. if this was bringing jobs I would be more comfortable. Matt - years ago we discussed tying this incentive to jobs but computers have become technical - what would you doi if DST or Adi computerized. 7-1 (Anwar) Delnicki absent -
Motion to Approve M. Resolution Approving Offer of a Tax Assessment Agreement with Lukasik, LLC Moved by Councilor Anwar, seconded by Deputy Mayor Havens.
N. Resolution Approving a Refund of Taxes to Fifty (50) South Windsor Taxpayers
Motion to Approve N. Resolution Approving a Refund of Taxes to Fifty (50) South Windsor Taxpayers Moved by Councilor McCann, seconded by Councilor Bazzano.
Vote to Approve N. Resolution Approving a Refund of Taxes to Fifty (50) South Windsor Taxpayers (Approved) (Recorded at 01:43:38)
O. Discussion Item - Connecticut Studios (requested by Town Manager, Matthew B. Galligan)
Matt - not moving forward until (mortgage) comes off the table. The bond market is very tough right now. Hotel moving along strong. Second issue - as you start looking for restaurants - they ar enot moving right now nor is retail. Solar - exchange for three restaurant pads. Solar does not generate enough. I have instructed the Bond Attorney and Town Attorney that no work is done on this project until the mortgage is removed. Have a lot of people saying this is a viable project but needs to be done differently. Yagaloff - why don't we need to go into Executive information Matt - numbers are being worked on Yagaloff - not going to meet the schedule Matt - it will not - I want to have discussions to make sure TC okay with schedule change. Yagaloff - sounds like there is not going to get bond Matt - would have to extend the bond period, not changing the deal. Yagaloff - Matt - would like ot see done before new council is elected, has to be done before the end of the year to extend this project Yagaloff - bonds will most likely not be issues. All of the underwriting has to be redone. Matt - Yagaloff - redo performas - have to get negotiation with developer - go back to underwriters and then recommmendation will be made to go out to bonds Matt - February or March sell the bonds. Anwar - Would like to suggest having executive session. Prague - this project was about jobs. Where are the panels going? Matt - 8 acres are necessary - and proposed hotel to be moved closer to rte. 5. The acreage would be on the town piece. Solar panels on the roof. Prague - if there is more money to pay the bonds Matt - great incentive - the quicker they pay the bonds Prague - will support the movie studio - Matt - tough market McCann - make sure understand - solar farm being put up as part of the contract. not sure of tax ramifications to the town - the taxes would come to town - agree market does not look like would support retail or restaurants so the solar farm may be more viable. if the solar panels produce personal property taxes tht is good for the town but also means thos e8 acres will not be developed with buildings. Matt - the way we see it that would enought tax dollars to cover the TIF bonding. McCann - so the support structure itself - so there would be component t opay the TIF back and makes TIF more viable and would be getting additional rvenue from the solar panelts (The town).
Kathy Hale, all of the tax money was going to go back to paying TIf bonds. That is not true - the personal property taxes have always been intended to come back tot he Town. Persojnal property taxes will be a beenfit to the town as well as the jobs that are necessary.
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.]
Yagaloff - WPCA in their last minutes said they were going to go forward with the Town wide study - Concrete deterioration - their minutes did not say the cost - they have gone and voted and told the TM to sign -
Mayor - offer tax incentive for certain amount of expansion. Requested TA to look at concept of incentives for residents. Galligan - will take a look at that.
20. Communications and Reports from Town Manager (Continued) [This Agenda Item permits continued communications not covered under Item #10 due to time restraints.]
Matt - FEMA is accepting applicatins from residents who have damage from storm. Anwar - Chief Tyler was one of the people who
21. Executive Session
A. Discussion of documents containing financial information provided in confidence and exempt from disclosure pursuant to C.G.S. § 1-200(6) and 1-210 (b)(5)(B) regarding The Connecticut Studios project
22. Adjournment
Bazzano Favreau 10:57
Sep 06, 2011 Town Council Meeting
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1. Call Meeting to Order
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2. Prayer: Pastor Ken Gustafson, Calvary Church
3. Pledge of Allegiance
Mayor Pelkey read the United Way proclamation into the record. Then presented proclamation to recognize Senior Center Month and Dennis Sheridan and Human Services staff, Police Department and South Windsor Ambulance Corps.
Recess meeting at 8:18 and reconvene WS
4. Roll Call
Roll call (10 Present, 0 Absent, 0 Excused)
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.]
8:49 back to meeting Robert Dickinosn, 19 Birch Road - comment on two items on agenda, Buckland project wish to voice support. Would be increased benefit to increase sidewalk width to 5 feet. On the reconstruction of portion of Avery STreet would like to state sidewalsk should be included in that project. TC should make changes to town ordinances regarding snow removal and maintenance.
6. Environmental Health & Safety Message
Favreau - CPR and AED training are valuable and necessary.
Anwar - remind everyone tht recently that some of the mosquitos in town were West Niles virus
McCann - commend Town Manager's Office and Chief Reed's office during the hurricane. Kept TC apprised - th euse of the Community Center - the emergency shelter I thought was the High School so why changed to Community Center? Matt - we have always used the Community Center first because usually oly about 12 people. If it got to 50 people then it would be the High School. McCann - change in our society over response to emergency response. Communications device - need to provide recharging if necessary. One of the experiences that many people had in this recent storm is the fact tht cell towers do not have emergency generators. That is somehting we shoudl look at - WiFi was necessary Matt - also had complaint that generators kept them awake all night. communications between town and us was very poor.
Mayor - Nutmeg Road - talked about power outage for this customer. Our tree warden should get a lot of credit for managing the trees in South Windsor. Encourage town staff to give input to make sure there is good tree management in town. Matt - Karl does a great job. Mayor - C L & P seemed to have trouble coordinating restoration of electricity. Matt - we are the only town tht has debris plan. thanked staff to take care of people who do have wells and the town had water to provide to them and allowed showers to be taken.
Anwar - in the last month or two we have been under tornado warning, earth quake and tropicl storm - disasters are part of life and suggest we work towards having a Commission for emergency situations.
7. Adoption of Minutes of Previous Meetings
Motion to Approve 7. Adoption of Minutes of Previous Meetings Moved by Mayor Pelkey, seconded by Councilor McCann.
Vote to Approve 7. Adoption of Minutes of Previous Meetings (Approved) (Recorded at 00:34:39)
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.]
Matt - Gorskii subdivision - there 1.9 acres that is land locked and the Open Space Task Force recommends taking tht subdiviion. Magnet School - October 18 they have agreed to come here for joint meeting with Board of Education. IT - Scott Roberts -
Havens - Fire House sale? Matt - if you want to rebid that is 2-3 week process. There is individual that proposed ____________. May use as other economic development. Counicl needs to let me know what they would like Havens - take the 275,000 and sell it as quickly as you can. Really not the value of the 275,000 it is what we can benefit - what Maneeley's plans on putting there. It will draw other business to Town.
Yagaloff - Maneeley bid was a good one. The problem was the request for proposal had a minimum of 410,000 and should probabaly go out to rebid again. matt - at this point will not put a minimum bid. Yagaloff feel Maneeley's idea is good.
Anwar - feel should re-bid. The website for Park & Recreation has improved. Good service. Have we talked about the magnet school Matt - that is a key area - do not think will be issue to let Town use the fields developed.
Mayor - would like to get concensus of Town Council for re-bid of the Firehouse. McCann - When we were talking about selling the firehouse for 400,000 to 500,000. To sell for 275,000 or 300,000 seems to be selling the property at the low end of the market for that property. Do not see anyy pressing need to sell that property at this time. Before we go forward with rebid shoudl talk about different ideas. Should take look at the space needs ot the town and if that would be beneficial to have public building committee to review and make determination think that would be appropriate. Don't feel we need to rush in selling the propeerty. That is not the type
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.]
Anwar - Human Relations Commission - 9/22/11 at SW Library, Friends Room - Cyber Bullying. at 7p.m
Mayor - CNN Money Magazine rating SW as the 38th small community in the country to live. Mayor explained the criteria.
Prague - pitching and batting facility coming along? Mayor - coming along 3/4 done siding and electtrical and etc.
Prague - Fire Department 2013 is having 75th Anniversary - it will be 3 day town wide event. First fund raiser is being held at TopStone with a golf tournament. This is the weekend of the Wapping Fair - Thrusday to Sunday. Still at Evergreen Walk.
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.]
Mike Sullivan, 24 Jared Court - surprised that there is no CT Studios update. There are items for reappointment of the Redevelopment AGency - terms of two members had expired in 2009 and 2010 - wanted to ask the final Mayor - members sit until they are reapointed.
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.]
Motion to Approve 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.] Moved by Councilor Favreau, seconded by Mayor Pelkey.
Vote to Approve 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.] (Approved) (Recorded at 00:58:49)
16. Unfinished Business
17. New Business
A. Resolution Accepting the Resignation of Robert C. Moeller (R) from the Patriotic Commission
Motion to Approve A. Resolution Accepting the Resignation of Robert C. Moeller (R) from the Patriotic Commission Moved by Councilor Bazzano, seconded by Councilor McCann.
Vote to Approve A. Resolution Accepting the Resignation of Robert C. Moeller (R) from the Patriotic Commission (Approved) (Recorded at 01:01:32)
Yagaloff - Bob gave many years to the Patriotic Commission and he is one of those volunteers is what we count on. Really good and dedicated person. Favreau - extend thanks to Bob. extend appreciation. Mayor - concur with the Council, great asset to the Town. Appreciate work
* B. Resolution Appointing Timothy Appleton (D) an Alternate to the Inland Wetlands Agency/Conservation Commission and Postponing Consideration of this Motion until the Town Council's Next Regularly Scheduled Meeting
* C. Resolution Appointing Adam Reed (D) a Full Member to the Inland Wetlands Agency/Conservation Commission and Postponing Consideration of this Motion until the Town Council's Next Regularly Scheduled Meeting
* D. Resolution Reappointing Kent Carlson (D) to the Patriotic Commission and Postponing Consideration of this Motion until the Town Council's Next Regularly Scheduled Meeting
E. Resolution Reappointing Scott Andrusis to the Redevelopment Agency and Postponing Consideration of this Motion until the Town Council's Next Regularly Scheduled Meeting
unanimoujs
Motion to Approve E. Resolution Reappointing Scott Andrusis to the Redevelopment Agency and Postponing Consideration of this Motion until the Town Council's Next Regularly Scheduled Meeting Moved by Councilor Anwar, seconded by Councilor McCann.
F. Resolution Reappointing Barbara Barbour to the Redevelopment Agency and Postponing Consideration of this Motion until the Town Council's Next Regularly Scheduled Meeting
Prague, Yagaloff, unanimous
G. Resolution Setting a Time and Place for a Public Hearing to Receive Citizen Input on the Town of South Windsor Granting Two Easements to the State of Connecticut along the Town Hall Frontage on Sullivan Avenue
Matt - on the 19th will be at conference. changed to the 26th. McCabb - amend to 26th unanimous unanimous - resolution.
Motion to Approve G. Resolution Setting a Time and Place for a Public Hearing to Receive Citizen Input on the Town of South Windsor Granting Two Easements to the State of Connecticut along the Town Hall Frontage on Sullivan Avenue Moved by Councilor McCann, seconded by Mayor Pelkey.
Vote to Approve G. Resolution Setting a Time and Place for a Public Hearing to Receive Citizen Input on the Town of South Windsor Granting Two Easements to the State of Connecticut along the Town Hall Frontage on Sullivan Avenue (Approved) (Recorded at 01:06:03)
McCann - would like appraisal.
H. Resolution Setting a Time and Place for a Public Hearing to Receive Citizen Input on the Appropriation of $61,000 from the Capital and Non-Recurring Expenditure Account to Cover Costs Associated with the Update to the Town's Plan of Conservation & Development
McCann - you know how difficult it is to put a budget together. This item Matt - only ohave one plan right now. Do not think can do in-house. Planning is key for a town. McCann - this expenditure in addition to 50,000 expenditure is that the wisest use of the funds at this time. How much should be done by outside consultant - how much subdivision. Matt - this is just ot set the public hearing and will discuss that issue. Anwar - is this budget a moving target? Michele - there is a 10,000 - really 111,000 Anwar - sometimes we hav eto use our resources really carefully. Town has better grasp. unanimous
Motion to Approve H. Resolution Setting a Time and Place for a Public Hearing to Receive Citizen Input on the Appropriation of $61,000 from the Capital and Non-Recurring Expenditure Account to Cover Costs Associated with the Update to the Town's Plan of Conservation & Development Moved by Councilor Yagaloff, seconded by Mayor Pelkey.
I. Resolution to Submit an Application to CRCOG for Buckland Road Sidewalks
unanimous
Motion to Approve I. Resolution to Submit an Application to CRCOG for Buckland Road Sidewalks Moved by Deputy Mayor Havens, seconded by Mayor Pelkey.
J. Resolution to Submit an Application to CRCOG for Governors Highway Pavement Rehabilitation
McCann - wording in the second paragraph - Governors Highway in structurally poor condition - Jeff - that is one of the criteria that is needed to make a decision. McCann - concerned that the TC makes statement on record that the road in town is in poor condition. It is not necessary for the application to state that. Would prefer diffrent wording M McCann - amendment - sedond paragraph - to say - strike and is in structurally poor condition" Bazzano Amenmdnet - unanimous Resolution - unanimous
Motion to Approve J. Resolution to Submit an Application to CRCOG for Governors Highway Pavement Rehabilitation Moved by Councilor Bazzano, seconded by Councilor Prague.
K. Resolution to Submit an Application to CRCOG for Avery Street Reconstruction
McCann - strike and is structurally , etc Yagaloff seconded amendment Amendment - unanimous Yagaloff - calculation shoudl be 250,000 Anwar - sidewalks Matt - when we do desing will discuss unanimous
Motion to Approve K. Resolution to Submit an Application to CRCOG for Avery Street Reconstruction Moved by Councilor Favreau, seconded by Mayor Pelkey.
L. Resolution Referring the Renaming of the South Windsor Bark Park to the Naming of Public Lands and Buildings Sub-Committee
Prague - South Windsor's Chief Gary K. Tyler Way Matt - when his wife found out about this she was very happy - the whole family. prague - wonderful tribute to wonderful person. McCann - should change Pelkey - subcommittee could work with family and come back with recommendation. I would rather like to see these items go to the subcommittee first and then have a discussion with the Town Council. unanimous
Motion to Approve L. Resolution Referring the Renaming of the South Windsor Bark Park to the Naming of Public Lands and Buildings Sub-Committee Moved by Councilor Prague, seconded by Mayor Pelkey.
M. Resolution Approving Offer of a Tax Assessment Agreement with Lukasik, LLC
Matt - Satellite Tool received abatement on their first building. They are a tool company that does business with a lot of companies - they are buying building - 14,858 gain for town for equipment even though losing tax dollars. anwar - number of jobs - 1 or 2 Anwar - I look at tax incentives for new businesses. Matt - the only issue - always get new - one comes in and three go out. As part of the economic incentive tool - should work with chamber - lets not lose the business that we have. Town needs to come up with a program to keep business here. Prague - trading McCann - in support of resolution - good to help smaller business in SW. this makes economic sense. in addition this business is making commitment to stay in SW for another 10 years. will support Yagaloff - this incentive meets the criteria for existing business? Matt - yes Yagaloff - good agreement for town and business. future success of local economy is gon gto be small business that stays in town. Nice to support small business in town. Prodcues 10 year commitment in exchange. Supporting it. Mayor - machine will be supporting other business in town. Anwar - understand that businesses need to stay here and need to flourish. There are companies that can not stay here because too expensive. if this was bringing jobs I would be more comfortable. Matt - years ago we discussed tying this incentive to jobs but computers have become technical - what would you doi if DST or Adi computerized. 7-1 (Anwar) Delnicki absent -
Motion to Approve M. Resolution Approving Offer of a Tax Assessment Agreement with Lukasik, LLC Moved by Councilor Anwar, seconded by Deputy Mayor Havens.
N. Resolution Approving a Refund of Taxes to Fifty (50) South Windsor Taxpayers
Motion to Approve N. Resolution Approving a Refund of Taxes to Fifty (50) South Windsor Taxpayers Moved by Councilor McCann, seconded by Councilor Bazzano.
Vote to Approve N. Resolution Approving a Refund of Taxes to Fifty (50) South Windsor Taxpayers (Approved) (Recorded at 01:43:38)
O. Discussion Item - Connecticut Studios (requested by Town Manager, Matthew B. Galligan)
Matt - not moving forward until (mortgage) comes off the table. The bond market is very tough right now. Hotel moving along strong. Second issue - as you start looking for restaurants - they ar enot moving right now nor is retail. Solar - exchange for three restaurant pads. Solar does not generate enough. I have instructed the Bond Attorney and Town Attorney that no work is done on this project until the mortgage is removed. Have a lot of people saying this is a viable project but needs to be done differently. Yagaloff - why don't we need to go into Executive information Matt - numbers are being worked on Yagaloff - not going to meet the schedule Matt - it will not - I want to have discussions to make sure TC okay with schedule change. Yagaloff - sounds like there is not going to get bond Matt - would have to extend the bond period, not changing the deal. Yagaloff - Matt - would like ot see done before new council is elected, has to be done before the end of the year to extend this project Yagaloff - bonds will most likely not be issues. All of the underwriting has to be redone. Matt - Yagaloff - redo performas - have to get negotiation with developer - go back to underwriters and then recommmendation will be made to go out to bonds Matt - February or March sell the bonds. Anwar - Would like to suggest having executive session. Prague - this project was about jobs. Where are the panels going? Matt - 8 acres are necessary - and proposed hotel to be moved closer to rte. 5. The acreage would be on the town piece. Solar panels on the roof. Prague - if there is more money to pay the bonds Matt - great incentive - the quicker they pay the bonds Prague - will support the movie studio - Matt - tough market McCann - make sure understand - solar farm being put up as part of the contract. not sure of tax ramifications to the town - the taxes would come to town - agree market does not look like would support retail or restaurants so the solar farm may be more viable. if the solar panels produce personal property taxes tht is good for the town but also means thos e8 acres will not be developed with buildings. Matt - the way we see it that would enought tax dollars to cover the TIF bonding. McCann - so the support structure itself - so there would be component t opay the TIF back and makes TIF more viable and would be getting additional rvenue from the solar panelts (The town).
Kathy Hale, all of the tax money was going to go back to paying TIf bonds. That is not true - the personal property taxes have always been intended to come back tot he Town. Persojnal property taxes will be a beenfit to the town as well as the jobs that are necessary.
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.]
Yagaloff - WPCA in their last minutes said they were going to go forward with the Town wide study - Concrete deterioration - their minutes did not say the cost - they have gone and voted and told the TM to sign -
Mayor - offer tax incentive for certain amount of expansion. Requested TA to look at concept of incentives for residents. Galligan - will take a look at that.
20. Communications and Reports from Town Manager (Continued) [This Agenda Item permits continued communications not covered under Item #10 due to time restraints.]
Matt - FEMA is accepting applicatins from residents who have damage from storm. Anwar - Chief Tyler was one of the people who
21. Executive Session
A. Discussion of documents containing financial information provided in confidence and exempt from disclosure pursuant to C.G.S. § 1-200(6) and 1-210 (b)(5)(B) regarding The Connecticut Studios project
22. Adjournment
Bazzano Favreau 10:57
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