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1. Call Meeting to Order
8:00 p.m.
2. Prayer: Councillor Anwar
3. Pledge of Allegiance
4. Roll Call
Roll call (10 Present, 0 Absent, 0 Excused)
suspend rules to take 13A out of order, Bazzano, McCann, unanimous
13. Unfinished Business
* A. Resolution Appointing Michael Gonzalez (D) to the Board of Education
Yagaloff - Bazzano, unanimous
Lori did oath to Michael Gonz. and he became member of SW BOE.
* B. Resolution Appointing Bruce Snow (R) to the Greater Hartford Transit District
5. Public Input [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.]
6. Environmental Health & Safety Message
After Appoitne - 2 employess recognized.
7. Adoption of Minutes of Previous Meetings
8. Public Petitions
9. Communications from Officers and Boards Directly Responsible to Council
10. Reports from Standing Committees
Bazzano - Athletic Field Subcommittee met last week. Neighbors have voiced concerna nd working with them - meeting again 31st
Galligan - WPCA Subcommittee will be meeting to discuss different ways to charge. Delnicki - glad to see committee back. prague over 3.97% BOE budget increase -
11. Reports of Temporary Committees
12. 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.]
13A thorugh 13B and 14A through 14E - Prague, Snyder Bazzano - remove 14E from the consent agenda Delnicki - also 14A removed - unanimous
14. New Business
* A. Resolution Reappointing Audrey Delnicki (R) to the Inland Wetlands Agency/Conservation Commission and Postponing Consideration of this Motion until the Town Council's Next Regularly Scheduled Meeting
Prague, Bazzano - 7 approved - 1 abstention
* B. Resolution Reappointing Carol Heffler (R) to the Inland Wetlands Agency/Conservation Commission and Postponing Consideration of this Motion until the Town Council's Next Regularly Scheduled Meeting
* C. Resolution Accepting the Resignation of Jason Race (R) from the Park and Recreation Commission
* D. Resolution Appointing Daniel Van Horn (R) to the Park and Recreation Commission and Postponing Consideration of this Motion until the Town Council's Next Regularly Scheduled Meeting
* E. Resolution Appointing William Nowak (R) an Alternate to the Park and Recreation Commission and Postponing Consideration of this Motion until the Town Council's Next Regularly Scheduled Meeting
Prague, Beaulieu Bazzano - Prague - withdraw motion 14E - Beaulieu
F. Resolution Accepting the Resignation of Joseph Carino (R) from the Economic Development Commission
Bazzano - Snyder Havens - Joe Carino has been here for a long time and gave many years to this Town. Resolution not enough - there is not enough I can say about Joe. Thank you very much. Delnicki - unfortunately Joe could not be here tonight because we wanted to honor Joe in some way. Can only hope that someone else comes forward and meets that high mark of service. Bazzano - have been involved for 11 years - to be involved for 50 years - Joe is a legend in Town - the volunteerism - my best to Joe. Yagaloff - over the last couple of years have had head butting with WPCA - Joe is one of the best volunteers we have had. have the upmost respect. Delnicki - Volunteers Hall of Fame - Joe as the first member. unanimous
G. Resolution Accepting the Resignation of Joseph Carino (R) from the Water Pollution Control Authority
Mccann - Yagaloff, McCann - comments made carry across - rarely have we seen someone servce years or capacity. Thank him for his service. unanimous
H. Resolution Authorizing the Transfer of $5,000.00 from the Contingency Account to the Capital Projects Fund (Citizens Matching Mini-Grant Account)
Havens - Bazzano, Snyder - Matt can you explain? Galligan - proposal by Lacrosse organization - they did bring proposal to Dr. Carter and they approved. looking to spend 16,000 and have town give 5,000 - lacrosse practice wall. does meet program. - there is no money in that account. no public unanimous
I. Resolution Authorizing the Transfer of Funds within the Capital Projects Fund
Yagaloff - Snyder - Prague - 20,705 not money foundation raised? Ray - no fund balance that was left over. no public unanimous
J. Resolution for a "Citizens Matching Mini-Grant" to the South Windsor Board of Education
supsend ryles - 14J Bazzano, Yagaloff unanimous
Beaulieu, McCann, Beaulieu - as many of us are aware there is a nice wall at Rye STreet Park - would like to offer Kevin to speak to the Council. Kevin Foley - 40 foot long 16 tall - multi-sports wall. it is a necessity for sports Coach - as it stands with facade of high school - this fits a need for us. allows kids the opportunity to practice. Bazzano - matching mini-grant program is a great program - 25,000 wall that is being built by volunteers for 5,000 of town funds. this is where program works very well. Kevin Foley - can't do it by myself - there are others who have contracted their services. Yagaloff - thanked the coach for support and coming here tonight. Thanked Kevin for what he does for the Town. we are getting a lot of work done. Prague - thanked Kevin Foley and coach. this isa matter of cost avoidance. bricks on school have had to be fixsd in the past. no public unanimous
K. Resolution Approving a Refund of Taxes to Forty-Three (43) South Windsor Taxpayers
Snyder, Bazzano, unanimous
L. Discussion Item: update on Capital Projects (requested by Councillor Snyder)
Snyder - update on Capital Projects - met last Wednesday and have plan that is moving forward. next step (having meeting in two weeks) the plan it to all of the town administrators - all items that did not pass referendum - we are preparing project worksheets - Capital projefts will put that in order and town staff and matt will put these projects in order. Will be done in middle of February - two year plan to plan budget. underground storage tanks, all things that need to be done will be brought to the Town Council. put in budget for two years.
M. Discussion Item: Police Department's Budget Presentation
15. Passage of Ordinance
A. Resolution Adopting Amendments to the South Windsor Code of Ordinances, Ordinance #83, Article IV. Advisory Council, Section 26-101. Composition
Yagaloff - might make sense not to take action or read - wait for Dr. Anwar.
16. Public Input [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.]
17. 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.]
Yagaloff - we received letter from SW Ambulance Corp. wanted to provide input to public. TC passed resoluiton to have TM to RFP for advanced life support. (paramedic support) - they provided letter and truly disappointed by letter. Instead of addressing our concerns they are telling us that they don't believe advanced life support will produce solutions which are appropriate for the community. last paragraph feel we shoudl go out to consultant. It would have been preferred that the SW Ambulance how they would move forward to provide paramedic service - they should bid and tell us how they will meet our needs. instead they are telling us we as a community will not produce solutions. They are telling us that paramedic service will not benefit the town. would like to challenge them to send RFP. McCann - response is a disappointment. next Wednesday there will be Pension Committee meeting - have asked the consultant to get back to town where pension is. we should be getting that information - please ask the pension person to give to us. Delnicki - read letter form SW Ambulance Corp. into the record.
18. 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 - Governor put out note - cold weather - if anyone has trouble with heating dial 211 - they will try to help Mayor - Town Human Services - food and fuel Matt - if we need heating area we can do that. They should call Tm or emergency call 911
19. Executive Session
20. Adjournment
Bazzano, Prague, 8:46 p.m.
Jan 22, 2013 Town Council Meeting
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1. Call Meeting to Order
8:00 p.m.
2. Prayer: Councillor Anwar
3. Pledge of Allegiance
4. Roll Call
Roll call (10 Present, 0 Absent, 0 Excused)
suspend rules to take 13A out of order, Bazzano, McCann, unanimous
13. Unfinished Business
* A. Resolution Appointing Michael Gonzalez (D) to the Board of Education
Yagaloff - Bazzano, unanimous
Lori did oath to Michael Gonz. and he became member of SW BOE.
* B. Resolution Appointing Bruce Snow (R) to the Greater Hartford Transit District
5. Public Input [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.]
6. Environmental Health & Safety Message
After Appoitne - 2 employess recognized.
7. Adoption of Minutes of Previous Meetings
8. Public Petitions
9. Communications from Officers and Boards Directly Responsible to Council
10. Reports from Standing Committees
Bazzano - Athletic Field Subcommittee met last week. Neighbors have voiced concerna nd working with them - meeting again 31st
Galligan - WPCA Subcommittee will be meeting to discuss different ways to charge. Delnicki - glad to see committee back. prague over 3.97% BOE budget increase -
11. Reports of Temporary Committees
12. 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.]
13A thorugh 13B and 14A through 14E - Prague, Snyder Bazzano - remove 14E from the consent agenda Delnicki - also 14A removed - unanimous
14. New Business
* A. Resolution Reappointing Audrey Delnicki (R) to the Inland Wetlands Agency/Conservation Commission and Postponing Consideration of this Motion until the Town Council's Next Regularly Scheduled Meeting
Prague, Bazzano - 7 approved - 1 abstention
* B. Resolution Reappointing Carol Heffler (R) to the Inland Wetlands Agency/Conservation Commission and Postponing Consideration of this Motion until the Town Council's Next Regularly Scheduled Meeting
* C. Resolution Accepting the Resignation of Jason Race (R) from the Park and Recreation Commission
* D. Resolution Appointing Daniel Van Horn (R) to the Park and Recreation Commission and Postponing Consideration of this Motion until the Town Council's Next Regularly Scheduled Meeting
* E. Resolution Appointing William Nowak (R) an Alternate to the Park and Recreation Commission and Postponing Consideration of this Motion until the Town Council's Next Regularly Scheduled Meeting
Prague, Beaulieu Bazzano - Prague - withdraw motion 14E - Beaulieu
F. Resolution Accepting the Resignation of Joseph Carino (R) from the Economic Development Commission
Bazzano - Snyder Havens - Joe Carino has been here for a long time and gave many years to this Town. Resolution not enough - there is not enough I can say about Joe. Thank you very much. Delnicki - unfortunately Joe could not be here tonight because we wanted to honor Joe in some way. Can only hope that someone else comes forward and meets that high mark of service. Bazzano - have been involved for 11 years - to be involved for 50 years - Joe is a legend in Town - the volunteerism - my best to Joe. Yagaloff - over the last couple of years have had head butting with WPCA - Joe is one of the best volunteers we have had. have the upmost respect. Delnicki - Volunteers Hall of Fame - Joe as the first member. unanimous
G. Resolution Accepting the Resignation of Joseph Carino (R) from the Water Pollution Control Authority
Mccann - Yagaloff, McCann - comments made carry across - rarely have we seen someone servce years or capacity. Thank him for his service. unanimous
H. Resolution Authorizing the Transfer of $5,000.00 from the Contingency Account to the Capital Projects Fund (Citizens Matching Mini-Grant Account)
Havens - Bazzano, Snyder - Matt can you explain? Galligan - proposal by Lacrosse organization - they did bring proposal to Dr. Carter and they approved. looking to spend 16,000 and have town give 5,000 - lacrosse practice wall. does meet program. - there is no money in that account. no public unanimous
I. Resolution Authorizing the Transfer of Funds within the Capital Projects Fund
Yagaloff - Snyder - Prague - 20,705 not money foundation raised? Ray - no fund balance that was left over. no public unanimous
J. Resolution for a "Citizens Matching Mini-Grant" to the South Windsor Board of Education
supsend ryles - 14J Bazzano, Yagaloff unanimous
Beaulieu, McCann, Beaulieu - as many of us are aware there is a nice wall at Rye STreet Park - would like to offer Kevin to speak to the Council. Kevin Foley - 40 foot long 16 tall - multi-sports wall. it is a necessity for sports Coach - as it stands with facade of high school - this fits a need for us. allows kids the opportunity to practice. Bazzano - matching mini-grant program is a great program - 25,000 wall that is being built by volunteers for 5,000 of town funds. this is where program works very well. Kevin Foley - can't do it by myself - there are others who have contracted their services. Yagaloff - thanked the coach for support and coming here tonight. Thanked Kevin for what he does for the Town. we are getting a lot of work done. Prague - thanked Kevin Foley and coach. this isa matter of cost avoidance. bricks on school have had to be fixsd in the past. no public unanimous
K. Resolution Approving a Refund of Taxes to Forty-Three (43) South Windsor Taxpayers
Snyder, Bazzano, unanimous
L. Discussion Item: update on Capital Projects (requested by Councillor Snyder)
Snyder - update on Capital Projects - met last Wednesday and have plan that is moving forward. next step (having meeting in two weeks) the plan it to all of the town administrators - all items that did not pass referendum - we are preparing project worksheets - Capital projefts will put that in order and town staff and matt will put these projects in order. Will be done in middle of February - two year plan to plan budget. underground storage tanks, all things that need to be done will be brought to the Town Council. put in budget for two years.
M. Discussion Item: Police Department's Budget Presentation
15. Passage of Ordinance
A. Resolution Adopting Amendments to the South Windsor Code of Ordinances, Ordinance #83, Article IV. Advisory Council, Section 26-101. Composition
Yagaloff - might make sense not to take action or read - wait for Dr. Anwar.
16. Public Input [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.]
17. 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.]
Yagaloff - we received letter from SW Ambulance Corp. wanted to provide input to public. TC passed resoluiton to have TM to RFP for advanced life support. (paramedic support) - they provided letter and truly disappointed by letter. Instead of addressing our concerns they are telling us that they don't believe advanced life support will produce solutions which are appropriate for the community. last paragraph feel we shoudl go out to consultant. It would have been preferred that the SW Ambulance how they would move forward to provide paramedic service - they should bid and tell us how they will meet our needs. instead they are telling us we as a community will not produce solutions. They are telling us that paramedic service will not benefit the town. would like to challenge them to send RFP. McCann - response is a disappointment. next Wednesday there will be Pension Committee meeting - have asked the consultant to get back to town where pension is. we should be getting that information - please ask the pension person to give to us. Delnicki - read letter form SW Ambulance Corp. into the record.
18. 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 - Governor put out note - cold weather - if anyone has trouble with heating dial 211 - they will try to help Mayor - Town Human Services - food and fuel Matt - if we need heating area we can do that. They should call Tm or emergency call 911
19. Executive Session
20. Adjournment
Bazzano, Prague, 8:46 p.m.
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