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1. Call Meeting to Order
8pm, recessed to go back tot he WS
1. Call Meeting to Order
8:40
2. Prayer: Councillor Prague
3. Pledge of Allegiance
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 thirty (30) minutes unless extended by the Mayor, with the consent of a majority of the Town Council.]
Don Gonsalves, 40 Bayberry Trail - healthcare is one of the largest budget items. we are not living in average town in the US. the school budget is the largest - the council has never asked hard questions. HOw long grants going to last for all day kindergarten. what is the school department giving up. 800,000 on two year budget. .6% in two years.
6. Environmental Health & Safety Message
7. Adoption of Minutes of Previous Meetings
McCann, Snyder, unanimous
8. Public Petitions
9. Communications from Officers and Boards Directly Responsible to Council
10. Reports from Standing Committees
McCann - Pension Committee - received report from - will be having actuary come to next meeting to discuss how much we need to put in to make our obligations.
Snyder - Capital Project - have met twice in January - issue struggling with put out 5 referendum and 2 passed. we have 3 others that need to be addressed - underground storage tank has to be removed. Have reassessed items and looking to fund items over the next two years. looking to do next meeting. 1.1 million for infrastructure, 2M in the following budget. update - the school board has brought on consultant to look at school safety. they could be looking at 300 to 350,000 amount for safety which has not been included in the budget. will have packet for the council. Galligan - looking over bond resolution (TA and Bond Counsel) will ask for that right awy (school safety) Snyder - the capital project committee discussed having funding in the budget and moving forward. important give the consideration to these items.
11. Reports of Temporary Committees
McCann - Sidewalk and Bikeway - had meeting last week - proposed change to the map which is part of the Plan of Conservation and Development. extension of sidewlak in the plan from West Road to Route 5 (Sullivan Avenue ) and __________. also look at availability of grants for sidewalks, we are too late and will look for this grant next year. addressed road standards n town - width of road and size of shoulder. that is in the works right now. taking looka t possiblity of recommendation of Complte STreets proposal to TC. Also discussed the Snow Angels project.
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.]
Snyder - Anwar, Prague seconded Bazzano pulled 14I unanimous Motion to take up 14Z, Bazano, Snyder, unanimous.
14. New Business
A. Resolution Accepting the Resignation of Richard Mabey (R) from the Board of Education
McCann, Snyder, Bazzano - did great job on BOE- unanimous
B. Resolution Accepting the Resignation of Steven Harz (R) from the Park & Recreation Commission
Beaulieu, Bazzano, unanimous
C. Resolution Accepting the Resignation of Jean Klein (D) from the Historic District Commission
Havens, Havens - all appreciate volunteers Snyder unanimous
Snyder, McCann, Snyder - very proud to have him work on the BOE - great person to work with. Yagaloff - Matt is very thoughtful person. very impressed - listens to both sides to come up with a solution. will be great on BOE. Prague - 3 year period he and another person raised money to start swimming team. (90,000). will lend a lot to the BOE. RIch Mabey very good person also. unanimous
* D. Resolution Appointing Matthew Riley (R) to the Board of Education and Postponing Consideration of this Motion until the Town Council's Next Regularly Scheduled Meeting
* E. Resolution Reappointing Mark Peterson (R) to the Building Code Board of Appeals and Postponing Consideration of this Motion until the Town Council's Next Regularly Scheduled Meeting
* F. Resolution Reappointing John Mitchell (R) an Alternate to the Economic Development Commission and Postponing Consideration of this Motion until the Town Council's Next Regularly Scheduled Meeting
* G. Resolution Reappointing Katherine Foley (R) an Alternate to the Historic District Commission and Postponing Consideration of this Motion until the Town Council's Next Regularly Scheduled Meeting
* H. Resolution Appointing Wayne Kilburn (R) to the Economic Development Commission and Postponing Consideration of this Motion until the Town Council's Next Regularly Scheduled Meeting
* I. Resolution Appointing William Nowak (R) to the Park & Recreation Commission and Postponing Consideration of this Motion until the Town Council's Next Regularly Scheduled Meeting
Bazzano, Anwar, unanimous
Bazzano add Item 14AA, Snyder, unanimous Bazzano - motion to suspend 14AA, McCann - unanimous 14AA Yagaloff, Snyder, unanimous
suspend items 14X and Y, Bazzano, Yagaloff, unanimous.
* J. Resolution Appointing Kevin Greer (R) to the Board of Assessment Appeals and Postponing Consideration of this Motion until the Town Council's Next Regularly Scheduled Meeting
* K. Resolution Reappointing Louise Neary (D) to the Economic Development and Postponing Consideration of this Motion until the Town Council's Next Regularly Scheduled Meeting
* L. Resolution Reappointing Hugh Brower (D) to the Greater Hartford Transit District and Postponing Consideration of this Motion until the Town Council's Next Regularly Scheduled Meeting
* M. Resolution Reappointing Virginia Macro (D) to the Historic District Commission and Postponing Consideration of this Motion until the Town Council's Next Regularly Scheduled Meeting
* N. Resolution Reappointing Charles Margolis (D) to the Human Relations Commission and Postponing Consideration of this Motion until the Town Council's Next Regularly Scheduled Meeting
* O. Resolution Reappointing John Blondin (D) to the Inland Wetlands Agency/Conservation Commission and Postponing Consideration of this Motion until the Town Council's Next Regularly Scheduled Meeting
* P. Resolution Reappointing Arthur Jennings (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
* Q. Resolution Reappointing Roger Anderson (D) to the Patriotic Commission and Postponing Consideration of this Motion until the Town Council's Next Regularly Scheduled Meeting
* R. Resolution Reappointing Peter Anthony, Sr. (D) to the Patriotic Commission and Postponing Consideration of this Motion until the Town Council's Next Regularly Scheduled Meeting
* S. Resolution Reappointing Robert Hornish (D) to the Patriotic Commission and Postponing Consideration of this Motion until the Town Council's Next Regularly Scheduled Meeting
* T. Resolution Reappointing Daria Plummer (D) to the Patriotic Commission and Postponing Consideration of this Motion until the Town Council's Next Regularly Scheduled Meeting
* U. Resolution Reappointing Elizabeth Kuehnel (D) to the Personnel Board of Appeals and Postponing Consideration of this Motion until the Town Council's Next Regularly Scheduled Meeting
V. Resolution Approving an Annual Salary for Town Manager, Matthew B. Galligan for Fiscal Year 2012/2013
Yagloff, McCann, Yagaloff - The TC recognizes the difficult budget situation but we also recognize that the TM directs us through these times. He has brought significant revenue to the Town. Recognize the hard work towards managing the Town. Good work of projects coming into Town. The plan is to meet with the TM to make sure he understands all of the objectives going forward. we do have high expectations. we think you have done a good job. Prague - reaching this decision we weighed all of the pros and cons. we have come to the conclusion that you are one of the most respected TM in Connecticut. we thank you for your hard work. Snyder - we really do appreciate everythign that you do. one of th eponts I have brought up that you have 20 balls in the air tht you are juggling and you are keeping those balls going. a lot of times councillor will call you and you are always running in different directions. bring a lot of credit to the town. Delnicki - echoed comments. it is a pleasure dealing with you. one major deal you have to bring to conclusion (CT Studios). you have a difficult job especially in this economic times. Thank you. unanimous
W. Resolution Approving an Annual Salary for Deborah W. Reid, Clerk of the Council for Fiscal Year 2012/2013
Prague, Snyder Prague - thanked her for hard work. Delnicki - you are there any time I need you. Yagaloff - concerned about budget this year so that impacted the salary increase. unanimous
X. Resolution Authorizing the Sale or Disposal of Surplus Vehicles
Bazzano - Anwar, Delnicki - why Galligna - surplus Delnicki - still operational Galligan - somewhat. unanimous
Y. Resolution Approving a Refund of Taxes to Eight (8) South Windsor Taxpayers
Havens, Snyder unanimous
Bazzano - take 19A, Yagaloff, unanimous
Z. Discussion Item: Snow Angels Program (Dennis Sheridan, Director of Human Services to be present)
Dennis Sheridan - Director of Human Services - Snow Angels. Thanked Councillor Anwar for being the driving force regarding this program. The Town Attorney should review this overview. Anwar - thank you for putting this together. if we have employees willing to help tht would be good also. Ray - absolutely, we do not want anyone to go without service. if they fall short we are the backup plan. Snyder - are you expectring to get overtime or Ray - what we envision is we are the last resort - no overtime but will have to be after we are done with our snow removal operations. Snyder - town taxpayer dollars will be paying for employees to shovel private citizen sidewalk. for me that is a huge red flag. Galligan - this does have to go to TA for liability of town staff. Snyder - would be setting huge precedence. it is not that I don't want to help people, can not support town employees doing private sidewalks. Delnicki - good program but also concerned with town staff going on taxpayers property to remove snow. liability. Anwar - our town does not have enough sidewalks. as a community we need to continue to build sidewalks. Public Don Gonsalves, 40 Bayberry Trail - stupid idea, will have a lot of conflict. a lot of people are going to cheat - should not have employees do any of this. Anwar - it would be last resort for employees. taxpayers are not at risk - are people going to abuse the system, we are always at risk.
13. Unfinished Business
* A. Resolution Reappointing Carol Heffler (R) to the Inland Wetlands Agency/Conservation Commission
* B. Resolution Appointing Daniel Van Horn (R) to the Park and Recreation Commission
C. Resolution Reappointing Audrey Delnicki (R) to the Inland Wetlands Agency/Conservation Commission
Bazzano, Snyder, 7-0 with mayor abstaining.
19. Executive Session
A. Personnel Matter (Town Manger's and Clerk of the Council's Evaluations)
Bazzano, McCann, unanimous
At 10:30 adjourned Executive Session, Anwar, Bazzano, unanimous
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
A. Resolution Adopting Amendments to the South Windsor Code of Ordinances, Ordinance #83, Article IV. Advisory Council, Section 26-101. Composition
Anwar - withdraw this and have discussion another time and put back
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.]
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.]
Town Manger - thanked the Council for their support. we have a tough time coming up but will get it done.
20. Adjournment
Anwar, McCann, unanimous
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1. Call Meeting to Order
8pm, recessed to go back tot he WS
1. Call Meeting to Order
8:40
2. Prayer: Councillor Prague
3. Pledge of Allegiance
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 thirty (30) minutes unless extended by the Mayor, with the consent of a majority of the Town Council.]
Don Gonsalves, 40 Bayberry Trail - healthcare is one of the largest budget items. we are not living in average town in the US. the school budget is the largest - the council has never asked hard questions. HOw long grants going to last for all day kindergarten. what is the school department giving up. 800,000 on two year budget. .6% in two years.
6. Environmental Health & Safety Message
7. Adoption of Minutes of Previous Meetings
McCann, Snyder, unanimous
8. Public Petitions
9. Communications from Officers and Boards Directly Responsible to Council
10. Reports from Standing Committees
McCann - Pension Committee - received report from - will be having actuary come to next meeting to discuss how much we need to put in to make our obligations.
Snyder - Capital Project - have met twice in January - issue struggling with put out 5 referendum and 2 passed. we have 3 others that need to be addressed - underground storage tank has to be removed. Have reassessed items and looking to fund items over the next two years. looking to do next meeting. 1.1 million for infrastructure, 2M in the following budget. update - the school board has brought on consultant to look at school safety. they could be looking at 300 to 350,000 amount for safety which has not been included in the budget. will have packet for the council. Galligan - looking over bond resolution (TA and Bond Counsel) will ask for that right awy (school safety) Snyder - the capital project committee discussed having funding in the budget and moving forward. important give the consideration to these items.
11. Reports of Temporary Committees
McCann - Sidewalk and Bikeway - had meeting last week - proposed change to the map which is part of the Plan of Conservation and Development. extension of sidewlak in the plan from West Road to Route 5 (Sullivan Avenue ) and __________. also look at availability of grants for sidewalks, we are too late and will look for this grant next year. addressed road standards n town - width of road and size of shoulder. that is in the works right now. taking looka t possiblity of recommendation of Complte STreets proposal to TC. Also discussed the Snow Angels project.
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.]
Snyder - Anwar, Prague seconded Bazzano pulled 14I unanimous Motion to take up 14Z, Bazano, Snyder, unanimous.
14. New Business
A. Resolution Accepting the Resignation of Richard Mabey (R) from the Board of Education
McCann, Snyder, Bazzano - did great job on BOE- unanimous
B. Resolution Accepting the Resignation of Steven Harz (R) from the Park & Recreation Commission
Beaulieu, Bazzano, unanimous
C. Resolution Accepting the Resignation of Jean Klein (D) from the Historic District Commission
Havens, Havens - all appreciate volunteers Snyder unanimous
Snyder, McCann, Snyder - very proud to have him work on the BOE - great person to work with. Yagaloff - Matt is very thoughtful person. very impressed - listens to both sides to come up with a solution. will be great on BOE. Prague - 3 year period he and another person raised money to start swimming team. (90,000). will lend a lot to the BOE. RIch Mabey very good person also. unanimous
* D. Resolution Appointing Matthew Riley (R) to the Board of Education and Postponing Consideration of this Motion until the Town Council's Next Regularly Scheduled Meeting
* E. Resolution Reappointing Mark Peterson (R) to the Building Code Board of Appeals and Postponing Consideration of this Motion until the Town Council's Next Regularly Scheduled Meeting
* F. Resolution Reappointing John Mitchell (R) an Alternate to the Economic Development Commission and Postponing Consideration of this Motion until the Town Council's Next Regularly Scheduled Meeting
* G. Resolution Reappointing Katherine Foley (R) an Alternate to the Historic District Commission and Postponing Consideration of this Motion until the Town Council's Next Regularly Scheduled Meeting
* H. Resolution Appointing Wayne Kilburn (R) to the Economic Development Commission and Postponing Consideration of this Motion until the Town Council's Next Regularly Scheduled Meeting
* I. Resolution Appointing William Nowak (R) to the Park & Recreation Commission and Postponing Consideration of this Motion until the Town Council's Next Regularly Scheduled Meeting
Bazzano, Anwar, unanimous
Bazzano add Item 14AA, Snyder, unanimous Bazzano - motion to suspend 14AA, McCann - unanimous 14AA Yagaloff, Snyder, unanimous
suspend items 14X and Y, Bazzano, Yagaloff, unanimous.
* J. Resolution Appointing Kevin Greer (R) to the Board of Assessment Appeals and Postponing Consideration of this Motion until the Town Council's Next Regularly Scheduled Meeting
* K. Resolution Reappointing Louise Neary (D) to the Economic Development and Postponing Consideration of this Motion until the Town Council's Next Regularly Scheduled Meeting
* L. Resolution Reappointing Hugh Brower (D) to the Greater Hartford Transit District and Postponing Consideration of this Motion until the Town Council's Next Regularly Scheduled Meeting
* M. Resolution Reappointing Virginia Macro (D) to the Historic District Commission and Postponing Consideration of this Motion until the Town Council's Next Regularly Scheduled Meeting
* N. Resolution Reappointing Charles Margolis (D) to the Human Relations Commission and Postponing Consideration of this Motion until the Town Council's Next Regularly Scheduled Meeting
* O. Resolution Reappointing John Blondin (D) to the Inland Wetlands Agency/Conservation Commission and Postponing Consideration of this Motion until the Town Council's Next Regularly Scheduled Meeting
* P. Resolution Reappointing Arthur Jennings (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
* Q. Resolution Reappointing Roger Anderson (D) to the Patriotic Commission and Postponing Consideration of this Motion until the Town Council's Next Regularly Scheduled Meeting
* R. Resolution Reappointing Peter Anthony, Sr. (D) to the Patriotic Commission and Postponing Consideration of this Motion until the Town Council's Next Regularly Scheduled Meeting
* S. Resolution Reappointing Robert Hornish (D) to the Patriotic Commission and Postponing Consideration of this Motion until the Town Council's Next Regularly Scheduled Meeting
* T. Resolution Reappointing Daria Plummer (D) to the Patriotic Commission and Postponing Consideration of this Motion until the Town Council's Next Regularly Scheduled Meeting
* U. Resolution Reappointing Elizabeth Kuehnel (D) to the Personnel Board of Appeals and Postponing Consideration of this Motion until the Town Council's Next Regularly Scheduled Meeting
V. Resolution Approving an Annual Salary for Town Manager, Matthew B. Galligan for Fiscal Year 2012/2013
Yagloff, McCann, Yagaloff - The TC recognizes the difficult budget situation but we also recognize that the TM directs us through these times. He has brought significant revenue to the Town. Recognize the hard work towards managing the Town. Good work of projects coming into Town. The plan is to meet with the TM to make sure he understands all of the objectives going forward. we do have high expectations. we think you have done a good job. Prague - reaching this decision we weighed all of the pros and cons. we have come to the conclusion that you are one of the most respected TM in Connecticut. we thank you for your hard work. Snyder - we really do appreciate everythign that you do. one of th eponts I have brought up that you have 20 balls in the air tht you are juggling and you are keeping those balls going. a lot of times councillor will call you and you are always running in different directions. bring a lot of credit to the town. Delnicki - echoed comments. it is a pleasure dealing with you. one major deal you have to bring to conclusion (CT Studios). you have a difficult job especially in this economic times. Thank you. unanimous
W. Resolution Approving an Annual Salary for Deborah W. Reid, Clerk of the Council for Fiscal Year 2012/2013
Prague, Snyder Prague - thanked her for hard work. Delnicki - you are there any time I need you. Yagaloff - concerned about budget this year so that impacted the salary increase. unanimous
X. Resolution Authorizing the Sale or Disposal of Surplus Vehicles
Bazzano - Anwar, Delnicki - why Galligna - surplus Delnicki - still operational Galligan - somewhat. unanimous
Y. Resolution Approving a Refund of Taxes to Eight (8) South Windsor Taxpayers
Havens, Snyder unanimous
Bazzano - take 19A, Yagaloff, unanimous
Z. Discussion Item: Snow Angels Program (Dennis Sheridan, Director of Human Services to be present)
Dennis Sheridan - Director of Human Services - Snow Angels. Thanked Councillor Anwar for being the driving force regarding this program. The Town Attorney should review this overview. Anwar - thank you for putting this together. if we have employees willing to help tht would be good also. Ray - absolutely, we do not want anyone to go without service. if they fall short we are the backup plan. Snyder - are you expectring to get overtime or Ray - what we envision is we are the last resort - no overtime but will have to be after we are done with our snow removal operations. Snyder - town taxpayer dollars will be paying for employees to shovel private citizen sidewalk. for me that is a huge red flag. Galligan - this does have to go to TA for liability of town staff. Snyder - would be setting huge precedence. it is not that I don't want to help people, can not support town employees doing private sidewalks. Delnicki - good program but also concerned with town staff going on taxpayers property to remove snow. liability. Anwar - our town does not have enough sidewalks. as a community we need to continue to build sidewalks. Public Don Gonsalves, 40 Bayberry Trail - stupid idea, will have a lot of conflict. a lot of people are going to cheat - should not have employees do any of this. Anwar - it would be last resort for employees. taxpayers are not at risk - are people going to abuse the system, we are always at risk.
13. Unfinished Business
* A. Resolution Reappointing Carol Heffler (R) to the Inland Wetlands Agency/Conservation Commission
* B. Resolution Appointing Daniel Van Horn (R) to the Park and Recreation Commission
C. Resolution Reappointing Audrey Delnicki (R) to the Inland Wetlands Agency/Conservation Commission
Bazzano, Snyder, 7-0 with mayor abstaining.
19. Executive Session
A. Personnel Matter (Town Manger's and Clerk of the Council's Evaluations)
Bazzano, McCann, unanimous
At 10:30 adjourned Executive Session, Anwar, Bazzano, unanimous
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
A. Resolution Adopting Amendments to the South Windsor Code of Ordinances, Ordinance #83, Article IV. Advisory Council, Section 26-101. Composition
Anwar - withdraw this and have discussion another time and put back
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.]
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.]
Town Manger - thanked the Council for their support. we have a tough time coming up but will get it done.
20. Adjournment
Anwar, McCann, unanimous
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