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1. Call Meeting to Order
8pm
2. Prayer: Chaplin Dushyant N. Gandhi, Hindu Faith
3. Pledge of Allegiance
Mayor Anwar presented Chaplain Gandhi with a proclamation. Recess at 8:04 p.m. to go to Work SEssion
4. Roll Call
Roll call (10 Present, 0 Absent, 0 Excused)
reconvened at 8:55 p.m.
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.]
Mike Sullivan, 24 Jared Court, Mr. DeMallies presentation was very interesting. one thing thta jumped out - Evergreen Walk apartments - when I wa son P & Z - they came in to talk - .6 children per unit - it also included financials. it was a break even proposition. To use some of Mr. DeMallies comments - those type of apartmetns have 1.5 children - the developers when they looked at food traffice for mixed use - the developer committed to building a hotel. when they came in - tax abatement whey would they be given when the proposal was supposed to be revenue neutral.
Richard Grigorian - Main Street - Ray and I agree tht the best place for a synthetic field is at the High School. The use of the synthetic field at the high school could use 30-40 times in one week. in addition to that when school is out the Recreataion and use it for a longer period of time that is not effected by weather. you don't have to rest it. there is no down side for following the guidance of a prior council and a ballot referendum. Very clear that request was made way back when for land to be allocated for multi purpose. Land left should be held in trust.
Matt Riley - would agree with positive aspects of synthetic field. The proposed fields across the street from the high school would be closer then the fields that the high school presently uses. 11 acre site is perfect for fields. the idea tht it should be reserved for farmland is obsurd for that property. The plan for th eold post office has not been fully vetted. need to address how fields are going to be funded if direction to the TM is changed. STEAP Grant - we have a 30 day - can get rid of lease with farmer - have 30 day provision in the lease.
6. Environmental Health & Safety Message
Steve - recently there was a train accident - there was speculation that there was an issue with fatigue - which can be just as dangerous as being drunk. we need to make sure tha twe manage fatigue with all of the snow plo
7. Adoption of Minutes of Previous Meetings
Wagner - Snyder Anwar - exclude the minutes of Dec 2nd accepted by everyone. Wagner - noticed on the December Work Session - sentence started out that Tuesday December 3rd P & Z held meeting Planametrics will meet with them should require majority vote - anything - snyder resolutin - Delnicki - anything above $1M to $1.5M
8. Public Petitions
9. Communications from Officers and Boards Directly Responsible to Council
Pendleton - honored to be liaison to Patriotic Commission - read into the record. list of those servicing Yagaloff - we had continued an issue on Recreation - Mr. Paterna from Park & Recreation Commission - had question earlier why ordinance is necessary - also Ray Favreau does not agree with synthetic fields across the street Saud - have spoken with Mr. Larsen - have not spoken with Mr. Favreau but one of the things have heard that people in the community are scared about being bullied. people on the Park & Recreation Commission felt that they were by-passed. They were requesting that if the charter is assessed how the commission is by-passed when a committee is formed. it was felt that having an ordinance was a way to have this issue solved. Ray wrote the initial potential ordinance. Yagaloff - feel should bring the Park & Recreation forward. They are now telling folks that they did not endorse the project. They should have spoken when Council was reviewing this. Mr. Favreau never told the subcommittee that he was against the project and that the Park & Recreation felt they were bypassed. Anwar - Park & Recreation was going to recommend things to the Town Council. That body would look at the proposal and make recommendations to us. Yagaloff - they publicly endorsed it. how is it that a commission endorses something. would like to Galligan - Ray was asked to draft the ordinance which he said he was uncomfortable. Andy - project was not in our plan. we were not in the position of opposing it or endorsing it. Feel the Council's time is better spent if we review it and then bring it before the Tonw Counicl. This project wa snot part of our master plan. Yagaloff - Paterna - Yagaloff - on this Nevers Road Park Plan - did the committee support the project prior to council Paterna - in general did support but it is not about that project is about the process. Anwar - There are people afraid to come forward and discuss this issue. Yagaloff - I understand that there is a lot of difficult issues. Park & Recreation Commission members should not have a problem speaking their minds. I understand the concerns of the Park & Recreation Anwar - we have not seen the text of that ordinance. you are still saying it is about the process. the process did not go as well as it should have. Snyder - clarify Anwar - members of the Park & Recration Commission wanted an ordinance drafted Snyder - I understood tht the Wagner - there was a draft ordinance at their last meeting - intent was to send to Town Attorney to provide input. Snyder - Park & Recreation believes they need an Ordinance Paterna - it is a process, not project Galligan - it goes back to Oak Street Park - there should be a better process with Park & Recreation and Council. There is history. There have been thing sin the past - if we are going to pass strategic planning then we have to stick by what we want to do. Snyder - Was Park & Recreation Represented on that Committee? Gary - yes Craig, Snyder - was there Gary - we never heard anything from them. we went there monthly - there were discussions - I can't imagine someone saying they felt nervous about what we were doing. No one in Park & Recreation has a problem saying anything. Ther was never an issue with this project. There was never a formal endorsement of this project. Minutes - Mr. Al Larson supported but felt that these proposals should go through Park & Recreation Commission. Do not have a problem - There was a time where the Park & Recreation Commission was frustrated with the Town Council. Anwar - wanted to work with the Park & Recreation for a better process. Talked with Gary Bazzano about the Fields Committee being a part of the Park & Recreation Commission. Wagner - On my part not trying to do anything to undercut the fields proposal. It is all about process - a better way to control this and give the counicl less nerviousness about giving our role away. should change our rules and Procedures. An ordinance may be too much and maybe our Rules and Procedures could be changed instead. Mirek - not really sure an ordinance is necessary. would be easier to put on our agenda.
10. Reports from Standing Committees
Sidewalk and Bikeway Subcommittee will be meeting tomorrow 12/17/13 at 7:30 p.m. - Sprenkel Room Anwar - presently the town center does not have sidewalks and does not provide a safe way of walking around.
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.]
13. Unfinished Business
A. Resolution Authorizing the Town Manager to Apply for a STEAP Grant with the State of Connecticut for Improvements to the EOC/Business Center in the Town Hall Annex (Postponed from the December 9, 2013 Special Meeting)
Delnicki, Anwar Delnicki - I was 100% against purchasing this property but the Town did and this is a project that has to be complete. The old post office has been a white elephant. there is value - going forward with second grant - we are not reversing the athletic fields STEAP grants, tht is going forward. This is a great economic development tool. this is an opportunity doing somethign without directly impacting property taxes. Galligan - 500,000 was just a beginning. Anwar - worthwhile - important for clarify Galligan - originally when Commander Hart was here tried to put 1.3M - we applied a few times. most of the federal funds were going to major aeas. When came to STEAP grant it was supposed to be for economic development. when spoke to staff, same technology - small portion of the building will be used for business incubator. the most important thing is EOC - the Police Training Room was never meant to be an EOC. the idea was to move EOC into separate buildings where all supplies could be stored. may also move key people over there. a good EOC Center should be about 5,000 square feet. this will be a place where disasters can be managed. Have been told by Council members tht they will not suupport unless done through grants. Governor thought it was a great idea. Had a real hard time that year for getting STEAP grant. This is something tht is on the radar screen - may want to split this up. This grant willb e competition for the fields project. The question will be asked which way the Council will want to go. Would like input from the Council on which project the Council would like to move forward with if theState comes back and asks me that. Havens - at least the building would be being used. proud that we bought that building. that building needs to be rehabbed. Anwar - for EOC there is a requirement? Galligan - a lot of EOC is running out of offices but it is not condusive. need and area where the equipment is. you have to constantly train people Anwar - this is not something tht you just thought of? Galligna - no have been going on for a long time. Anwar - so this is not somehting that Galligan - Commander Hart has been retired for 4-5 years. have had many designs. Mirek - would this be a Regional EOC - is this only for SW Galligna - onlyf ro SW right now because the grant would come in SW's name. Mirek - if share with others - could get funds from them. Galligan - we work regionally with other Towns to keep costs down. Pendleton - like to concur with Councilor Havens - the main purpose to buy Old Post Office was to help with the crowding at Town Hall. I am a littl ecocerned - Galligan - IT would be moved down there and maybe Finance. Liz - Town Hall Annex - in the future I do not want to hear that the Town Hall needs more space. - we now have space Yagaloff - big supporter of EOC, not such a fan of business incubator. we are really talking about EO - This Town Council has already committed to the EOC and should not stop here. I am conflicted here because last week we asked the TM to start with a sTEAP proposal for the fields. We should not be setting our projects up for failture. I thought you might come back with a propsal to use LoCIP funds for one of thes eprojects. Galligna - LoCIP funds would be btter for the fields project. It was indicated that we are not going to upset the propr resoluiton. Yagaloff - do not think good proposal to have competing projects. I think we end up - the reason don't like competition - drives folks against eachother. Galligan - one of the concerns is that we have a bridge project that needs to be done. LoCIP funds could be used. So ther eis a lot of competting funds. Keith - bridge project has some approved funds. we need to recognize tht the LoCIP funds could be used for other projects. If we have both will have competing projects. I can't vote against the EOC but do not think this is the proper way to go foward with a project. Galligan - did give proposal at the last meeting. Yagaloff - not happy with proposal. Anwar the field grant alone, we will get 0 dollars. this request is a potential to get a portion of hte funds. I think they will call and tell theTown Manager which project they have approved. Mirek - I am conflicted also - any difference if you split them up. Galligna - could modfy by saying 250,000 for each. There culd be old money from the previous year that could be given to SW so I am putting th eathletic fields in. Mirek - if the fields do not get it there are other mechanism t fund? Galligna - suggested using LocIP funds but bridge project Mirek - we need a backup plan if we don't get those funds. Delnicki - the Town Manager was away on vacation last time the STEAP Grant approved. We should have gotten more information. will be supporting Passed 6-1-1
14. New Business
A. Resolution Reappointing William E. Keohane to the Redevelopment Agency and Postponing Consideration of this Motion until the Town Council's Next Regularly Scheduled Meeting
Snyder, Delnicki, Galligan - someone who serves on the Redevelopment Agency. unanimous
B. Resolution Establishing a Temporary Economic Development Advisory Council
Yagaloff, Havens Anwar - page 5 - third paragraph EDC - amendment Yagaloff - second Anwar - policy recommendations - economic development can not be - has to be people who work on this - what happens in surrounding towns will impact SW - how can we make our town be a top priority - how do we interact with larger businesses - need another group to enhance other groups - going to enhance - not bypassing anything - Pendleton - we do have an Economic Development Coordinator? Anwar - yes Pendleton - everything under here is under her job description. shouldn't the EDC create their own subdcommittee. Not sure I understand this. We pay someone to do this. Anwar - it takes a village - in order for us to look at and be in communciation we need to have a broader strategy. Economic Develoment Commission is aware of this. it will enhance them, not retrict them. some times it is easlire for Mayo ror TM to pick up the phone and discuss items with teh State. Not of outside companies are coming to CT. We need a broader people look at this. Mirek - Businesses not coming to SW has to do more with the STate then it does SW. Will take a lot of effort to get everyone togteher. I have never been to economic development committee meetings, but curous how they would feel about this. Anwar - communication is key - enhance their capacity and their function. Hopefully people involved will know wht happened in the past, - need to have someone in diffeent capacities - enhance the capacity. Wagner - think good idea. none of us have the capability - broadening th - will support Anwar - everyone keeps telling me - Matb the best in economic develoment Galligna - Council needs to look at their policies. Builidng permits may be reviewed. Do have to look at regional approach. Delnicki - one thing would like to see group work on - not just one way - has to be a two way street - Econoic Developmetn Coordintor needs to work with Town Council. suggest incorporate these pieces. Anwar - very important Shari - when I was in Missouri - had a committee of 10 people who each had a special expertise - that is the type of committee that would be formed. People such as a Banker, Real Estate, etc. Mirek - how many people and how are they being chosen? Anwar - there will be a section in the community tht need to be there. Economic Development Coordinator, EDC members, 2 Council members, Town Manager, also need someone fro P& Z, then look at people with expertise. 15 people - The mayor appoints the individuals. Yagaloff - support this - will be important for the town. we had issue in the past - we enacted policy members- make sure committee members have a polic in place that doe snot allow them to capitlaize on their participateion in this committe so tht if they serve as advisory they will not utilize that committee to give their buisneses an advantage. adopt our current ethics policy to this committee - Pendleton - 2 charges of this committee - (recommendations to the EDC - answer to the counicl) first one is not spelled enough Anwar - the recommendation of policies - would need help with wording Ste friendly amendment - add policies and strategies accepted by Mirek - may want to wait. Anwar - will be meeting with EDC in January - Delnicki - define who makes up committee - really need to define each member - Anwar - that would restrict theTown Council. Delnicki - do not have feel who is on the committee - Anwar - feel we are way behind in economic development - need broader strategy to bring business to town. feel we are very behind on this issue. Cpontinue meetin for 5 minutes Anwar Delnicki Ed - no
C. Resolution Approving a Refund of Taxes to Twenty-Four (24) South Windsor Taxpayers
15. Passage of Ordinance
16. 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.]
17. 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.]
18. 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.]
19. Executive Session
A. Potential Claims & Litigation
20. Adjournment
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1. Call Meeting to Order
8pm
2. Prayer: Chaplin Dushyant N. Gandhi, Hindu Faith
3. Pledge of Allegiance
Mayor Anwar presented Chaplain Gandhi with a proclamation. Recess at 8:04 p.m. to go to Work SEssion
4. Roll Call
Roll call (10 Present, 0 Absent, 0 Excused)
reconvened at 8:55 p.m.
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.]
Mike Sullivan, 24 Jared Court, Mr. DeMallies presentation was very interesting. one thing thta jumped out - Evergreen Walk apartments - when I wa son P & Z - they came in to talk - .6 children per unit - it also included financials. it was a break even proposition. To use some of Mr. DeMallies comments - those type of apartmetns have 1.5 children - the developers when they looked at food traffice for mixed use - the developer committed to building a hotel. when they came in - tax abatement whey would they be given when the proposal was supposed to be revenue neutral.
Richard Grigorian - Main Street - Ray and I agree tht the best place for a synthetic field is at the High School. The use of the synthetic field at the high school could use 30-40 times in one week. in addition to that when school is out the Recreataion and use it for a longer period of time that is not effected by weather. you don't have to rest it. there is no down side for following the guidance of a prior council and a ballot referendum. Very clear that request was made way back when for land to be allocated for multi purpose. Land left should be held in trust.
Matt Riley - would agree with positive aspects of synthetic field. The proposed fields across the street from the high school would be closer then the fields that the high school presently uses. 11 acre site is perfect for fields. the idea tht it should be reserved for farmland is obsurd for that property. The plan for th eold post office has not been fully vetted. need to address how fields are going to be funded if direction to the TM is changed. STEAP Grant - we have a 30 day - can get rid of lease with farmer - have 30 day provision in the lease.
6. Environmental Health & Safety Message
Steve - recently there was a train accident - there was speculation that there was an issue with fatigue - which can be just as dangerous as being drunk. we need to make sure tha twe manage fatigue with all of the snow plo
7. Adoption of Minutes of Previous Meetings
Wagner - Snyder Anwar - exclude the minutes of Dec 2nd accepted by everyone. Wagner - noticed on the December Work Session - sentence started out that Tuesday December 3rd P & Z held meeting Planametrics will meet with them should require majority vote - anything - snyder resolutin - Delnicki - anything above $1M to $1.5M
8. Public Petitions
9. Communications from Officers and Boards Directly Responsible to Council
Pendleton - honored to be liaison to Patriotic Commission - read into the record. list of those servicing Yagaloff - we had continued an issue on Recreation - Mr. Paterna from Park & Recreation Commission - had question earlier why ordinance is necessary - also Ray Favreau does not agree with synthetic fields across the street Saud - have spoken with Mr. Larsen - have not spoken with Mr. Favreau but one of the things have heard that people in the community are scared about being bullied. people on the Park & Recreation Commission felt that they were by-passed. They were requesting that if the charter is assessed how the commission is by-passed when a committee is formed. it was felt that having an ordinance was a way to have this issue solved. Ray wrote the initial potential ordinance. Yagaloff - feel should bring the Park & Recreation forward. They are now telling folks that they did not endorse the project. They should have spoken when Council was reviewing this. Mr. Favreau never told the subcommittee that he was against the project and that the Park & Recreation felt they were bypassed. Anwar - Park & Recreation was going to recommend things to the Town Council. That body would look at the proposal and make recommendations to us. Yagaloff - they publicly endorsed it. how is it that a commission endorses something. would like to Galligan - Ray was asked to draft the ordinance which he said he was uncomfortable. Andy - project was not in our plan. we were not in the position of opposing it or endorsing it. Feel the Council's time is better spent if we review it and then bring it before the Tonw Counicl. This project wa snot part of our master plan. Yagaloff - Paterna - Yagaloff - on this Nevers Road Park Plan - did the committee support the project prior to council Paterna - in general did support but it is not about that project is about the process. Anwar - There are people afraid to come forward and discuss this issue. Yagaloff - I understand that there is a lot of difficult issues. Park & Recreation Commission members should not have a problem speaking their minds. I understand the concerns of the Park & Recreation Anwar - we have not seen the text of that ordinance. you are still saying it is about the process. the process did not go as well as it should have. Snyder - clarify Anwar - members of the Park & Recration Commission wanted an ordinance drafted Snyder - I understood tht the Wagner - there was a draft ordinance at their last meeting - intent was to send to Town Attorney to provide input. Snyder - Park & Recreation believes they need an Ordinance Paterna - it is a process, not project Galligan - it goes back to Oak Street Park - there should be a better process with Park & Recreation and Council. There is history. There have been thing sin the past - if we are going to pass strategic planning then we have to stick by what we want to do. Snyder - Was Park & Recreation Represented on that Committee? Gary - yes Craig, Snyder - was there Gary - we never heard anything from them. we went there monthly - there were discussions - I can't imagine someone saying they felt nervous about what we were doing. No one in Park & Recreation has a problem saying anything. Ther was never an issue with this project. There was never a formal endorsement of this project. Minutes - Mr. Al Larson supported but felt that these proposals should go through Park & Recreation Commission. Do not have a problem - There was a time where the Park & Recreation Commission was frustrated with the Town Council. Anwar - wanted to work with the Park & Recreation for a better process. Talked with Gary Bazzano about the Fields Committee being a part of the Park & Recreation Commission. Wagner - On my part not trying to do anything to undercut the fields proposal. It is all about process - a better way to control this and give the counicl less nerviousness about giving our role away. should change our rules and Procedures. An ordinance may be too much and maybe our Rules and Procedures could be changed instead. Mirek - not really sure an ordinance is necessary. would be easier to put on our agenda.
10. Reports from Standing Committees
Sidewalk and Bikeway Subcommittee will be meeting tomorrow 12/17/13 at 7:30 p.m. - Sprenkel Room Anwar - presently the town center does not have sidewalks and does not provide a safe way of walking around.
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.]
13. Unfinished Business
A. Resolution Authorizing the Town Manager to Apply for a STEAP Grant with the State of Connecticut for Improvements to the EOC/Business Center in the Town Hall Annex (Postponed from the December 9, 2013 Special Meeting)
Delnicki, Anwar Delnicki - I was 100% against purchasing this property but the Town did and this is a project that has to be complete. The old post office has been a white elephant. there is value - going forward with second grant - we are not reversing the athletic fields STEAP grants, tht is going forward. This is a great economic development tool. this is an opportunity doing somethign without directly impacting property taxes. Galligan - 500,000 was just a beginning. Anwar - worthwhile - important for clarify Galligan - originally when Commander Hart was here tried to put 1.3M - we applied a few times. most of the federal funds were going to major aeas. When came to STEAP grant it was supposed to be for economic development. when spoke to staff, same technology - small portion of the building will be used for business incubator. the most important thing is EOC - the Police Training Room was never meant to be an EOC. the idea was to move EOC into separate buildings where all supplies could be stored. may also move key people over there. a good EOC Center should be about 5,000 square feet. this will be a place where disasters can be managed. Have been told by Council members tht they will not suupport unless done through grants. Governor thought it was a great idea. Had a real hard time that year for getting STEAP grant. This is something tht is on the radar screen - may want to split this up. This grant willb e competition for the fields project. The question will be asked which way the Council will want to go. Would like input from the Council on which project the Council would like to move forward with if theState comes back and asks me that. Havens - at least the building would be being used. proud that we bought that building. that building needs to be rehabbed. Anwar - for EOC there is a requirement? Galligan - a lot of EOC is running out of offices but it is not condusive. need and area where the equipment is. you have to constantly train people Anwar - this is not something tht you just thought of? Galligna - no have been going on for a long time. Anwar - so this is not somehting that Galligan - Commander Hart has been retired for 4-5 years. have had many designs. Mirek - would this be a Regional EOC - is this only for SW Galligna - onlyf ro SW right now because the grant would come in SW's name. Mirek - if share with others - could get funds from them. Galligan - we work regionally with other Towns to keep costs down. Pendleton - like to concur with Councilor Havens - the main purpose to buy Old Post Office was to help with the crowding at Town Hall. I am a littl ecocerned - Galligan - IT would be moved down there and maybe Finance. Liz - Town Hall Annex - in the future I do not want to hear that the Town Hall needs more space. - we now have space Yagaloff - big supporter of EOC, not such a fan of business incubator. we are really talking about EO - This Town Council has already committed to the EOC and should not stop here. I am conflicted here because last week we asked the TM to start with a sTEAP proposal for the fields. We should not be setting our projects up for failture. I thought you might come back with a propsal to use LoCIP funds for one of thes eprojects. Galligna - LoCIP funds would be btter for the fields project. It was indicated that we are not going to upset the propr resoluiton. Yagaloff - do not think good proposal to have competing projects. I think we end up - the reason don't like competition - drives folks against eachother. Galligan - one of the concerns is that we have a bridge project that needs to be done. LoCIP funds could be used. So ther eis a lot of competting funds. Keith - bridge project has some approved funds. we need to recognize tht the LoCIP funds could be used for other projects. If we have both will have competing projects. I can't vote against the EOC but do not think this is the proper way to go foward with a project. Galligan - did give proposal at the last meeting. Yagaloff - not happy with proposal. Anwar the field grant alone, we will get 0 dollars. this request is a potential to get a portion of hte funds. I think they will call and tell theTown Manager which project they have approved. Mirek - I am conflicted also - any difference if you split them up. Galligna - could modfy by saying 250,000 for each. There culd be old money from the previous year that could be given to SW so I am putting th eathletic fields in. Mirek - if the fields do not get it there are other mechanism t fund? Galligna - suggested using LocIP funds but bridge project Mirek - we need a backup plan if we don't get those funds. Delnicki - the Town Manager was away on vacation last time the STEAP Grant approved. We should have gotten more information. will be supporting Passed 6-1-1
14. New Business
A. Resolution Reappointing William E. Keohane to the Redevelopment Agency and Postponing Consideration of this Motion until the Town Council's Next Regularly Scheduled Meeting
Snyder, Delnicki, Galligan - someone who serves on the Redevelopment Agency. unanimous
B. Resolution Establishing a Temporary Economic Development Advisory Council
Yagaloff, Havens Anwar - page 5 - third paragraph EDC - amendment Yagaloff - second Anwar - policy recommendations - economic development can not be - has to be people who work on this - what happens in surrounding towns will impact SW - how can we make our town be a top priority - how do we interact with larger businesses - need another group to enhance other groups - going to enhance - not bypassing anything - Pendleton - we do have an Economic Development Coordinator? Anwar - yes Pendleton - everything under here is under her job description. shouldn't the EDC create their own subdcommittee. Not sure I understand this. We pay someone to do this. Anwar - it takes a village - in order for us to look at and be in communciation we need to have a broader strategy. Economic Develoment Commission is aware of this. it will enhance them, not retrict them. some times it is easlire for Mayo ror TM to pick up the phone and discuss items with teh State. Not of outside companies are coming to CT. We need a broader people look at this. Mirek - Businesses not coming to SW has to do more with the STate then it does SW. Will take a lot of effort to get everyone togteher. I have never been to economic development committee meetings, but curous how they would feel about this. Anwar - communication is key - enhance their capacity and their function. Hopefully people involved will know wht happened in the past, - need to have someone in diffeent capacities - enhance the capacity. Wagner - think good idea. none of us have the capability - broadening th - will support Anwar - everyone keeps telling me - Matb the best in economic develoment Galligna - Council needs to look at their policies. Builidng permits may be reviewed. Do have to look at regional approach. Delnicki - one thing would like to see group work on - not just one way - has to be a two way street - Econoic Developmetn Coordintor needs to work with Town Council. suggest incorporate these pieces. Anwar - very important Shari - when I was in Missouri - had a committee of 10 people who each had a special expertise - that is the type of committee that would be formed. People such as a Banker, Real Estate, etc. Mirek - how many people and how are they being chosen? Anwar - there will be a section in the community tht need to be there. Economic Development Coordinator, EDC members, 2 Council members, Town Manager, also need someone fro P& Z, then look at people with expertise. 15 people - The mayor appoints the individuals. Yagaloff - support this - will be important for the town. we had issue in the past - we enacted policy members- make sure committee members have a polic in place that doe snot allow them to capitlaize on their participateion in this committe so tht if they serve as advisory they will not utilize that committee to give their buisneses an advantage. adopt our current ethics policy to this committee - Pendleton - 2 charges of this committee - (recommendations to the EDC - answer to the counicl) first one is not spelled enough Anwar - the recommendation of policies - would need help with wording Ste friendly amendment - add policies and strategies accepted by Mirek - may want to wait. Anwar - will be meeting with EDC in January - Delnicki - define who makes up committee - really need to define each member - Anwar - that would restrict theTown Council. Delnicki - do not have feel who is on the committee - Anwar - feel we are way behind in economic development - need broader strategy to bring business to town. feel we are very behind on this issue. Cpontinue meetin for 5 minutes Anwar Delnicki Ed - no
C. Resolution Approving a Refund of Taxes to Twenty-Four (24) South Windsor Taxpayers
15. Passage of Ordinance
16. 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.]
17. 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.]
18. 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.]
19. Executive Session
A. Potential Claims & Litigation
20. Adjournment
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