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1. Call Meeting to Order
8:02 p.j.
2. Prayer: Pastor Ken Gustafson, Calvary Church
3. Pledge of Allegiance
4. Roll Call
Roll call (10 Present, 0 Absent, 0 Excused) (Recorded at 00:04:14)
recess Regular meeting 8:06 go back to WS
reconvened REgular meeting at 8:19
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
7. Adoption of Minutes of Previous Meetings
Prague Snyder unanimous
8. Public Petitions
9. Communications from Officers and Boards Directly Responsible to Council
10. Reports from Standing Committees
11. Reports of Temporary Committees
McCann - Sidewalks and Bikeways Subcommittee had its first meeting. Have gotten back to Jeff Doolittle with specific requests. he will be getting back to the subcommittee. we have also asked him to take look at project that is coming up immeidately and to get back to us with information concerning how the Walk & Wheel Ways Policy could be incorporated into the project. Will be having pr
Bazzano - met Fields Committee - discussed a lot of issues that came forward. will meet again in about 3 weeks to continue. Yagaloff - excellent meeting - really productive meeting.
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.]
Bazzano Beulieu unaninmous Prague - gone
13. Unfinished Business
* A. Resolution Appointing Stephanie Dexter (R) an Alternate to the Planning & Zoning Commission
* B. Resolution Appointing Will Butter (R) an Alternate to the Planning & Zoning Commission
* C. Resolution Reappointing Linc Streeter (R) an Alternate to the Connecticut River Assembly
* D. Resolution Appointing Dan Rys (R) to the South Windsor Agricultural Land Preservation Advisory Commission
* E. Resolution Reappointing James Futtner (R) to the South Windsor Agricultural Land Preservation Advisory Commission
* F. Resolution Reappointing Susan Rose (R) to the Board of Assessment Appeals
* G. Resolution Appointing Darren D'Martino (R) to the Board of Assessment Appeals
* H. Resolution Reappointing Teri Dickey Gaignet (R) an Alternate to the Board of Assessment Apples
* I. Resolution Appointing Daniel Seypura (R) to the Building Code Board of Appeals
* J. Resolution Reappointing Susan Burnham (R) to the Economic Development Commission
* K. Resolution Reappointing Joseph Carino (R) to the Economic Development Commission
* L. Resolution Reappointing Edwina Futtner (R) to the Economic Development Commission
* M. Resolution Reappointing William Jodice (R) to the Economic Development Commission
* N. Resolution Appointing Paul Burnham (R) an Alternate to the Economic Development Commission
* O. Resolution Reappointing Walter Fitzpatrick (R) to the Historic District Commission
* P. Resolution Reappointing Louise Evans (R) an Alternate to the Historic District Commission
* Q. Resolution Reappointing Elizabeth Osborne (R) to the Housing Authority
* R. Resolution Appointing Richard Muller (R) to the Inland Wetlands Agency/Conservation Commission
* S. Resolution Appointing Vicki Paliulis (R) an Alternate to the Inland Wetlands Agency/Conservation Commission
* T. Resolution Reappointing Elizabeth Asplund (R) to the Library Board
* U. Resolution Reappointing Carole Stroud (R) to the Library Board
* V. Resolution Reappointing Mark Peterson (R) to the Mass Transit
* W. Resolution Appointing Herb Asplund (R) to the Mass Transit and Highway Advisory Commission
* X. Resolution Reappointing Teri Dickey Gaignet (R) to the Personnel Board of Appeals
* Y. Resolution Appointing Carol Kelley (R) to the Public Building Commission
* Z. Resolution Reappointing Robert Wilson (R) to the Public Building Commission
*AA. Resolution Reappointing Robert Dickinson (R) to the Water Pollution Control Authority
*BB. Resolution Reappointing Richard Siedman (R) an Alternate to the Water Pollution Control Authority
*CC. Resolution Appointing Vicki Paliulis (R) to the Water Pollution Control Authority
*DD. Resolution Appointing Donald Antaya (R) to the Water Pollution Control Authority
*EE. Resolution Reappointing Teri Dickey Gaignet (R) to the Zoning Board of Appeals
*FF. Resolution Appointing Joseph Etter (R) to the Zoning Board of Appeals
*GG. Resolution Appointing Edwina Futtner (R) an Alternate to the Zoning Board of Appeals
*HH. Resolution Appointing Wayne Kilburn (R) an Alternate to the Zoning Board of Appeals
14. New Business
* A. Resolution Amending a Previously Approved Reappointment of Steven Harz (R) to the Park & Recreation Commission to Change the Expiration Date from November 30th to December 31st
* B. Resolution Amending a Previously Approved Reappointment of Sharon Parlapiano (R) to the Park & Recreation Commission to Change the Expiration Date from November 30th to December 31st
* C. Resolution Amending a Previously Approved Reappointment of Jason Race (R) to the Park & Recreation Commission to Change the Expiration Date from November 30th to December 31st
* D. Resolution Amending a Previously Approved Reappointment of David Romejko (R) to the Park & Recreation Commission to Change the Expiration Date from November 30th to December 31st
* E. Resolution Amending a Previously Approved Reappointment of Katie Graham (R) an Alternate to the Park & Recreation Commission to Change the Expiration Date from November 30th to December 31st
* F. Resolution Amending a Previously Approved Reappointment of George Caye (D) to the Park & Recreation Commission to Change the Expiration Date from November 30th to December 31st
* G. Resolution Amending a Previously Approved Reappointment of Daniel Rezende (D) to the Park & Recreation Commission to Change the Expiration Date from November 30th to December 31st
* H. Resolution Amending a Previously Approved Reappointment of Alan Larson (D) to the Park & Recreation Commission to Change the Expiration Date from November 30th to December 31st
* I. Resolution Amending a Previously Approved Reappointment of Robert O'Connor (D) to the Park & Recreation Commission to Change the Expiration Date from November 30th to December 31st
* J. Resolution Amending a Previously Approved Appointment of Craig Zimmerman (D) an Alternate to the Park & Recreation Commission to Change the Expiration Date from November 30th to December 31st
K. Resolution Setting a Time and Place for a Public Hearing to Receive Citizen Input on Amendments to the South Windsor Code of Ordinances, Article IV., Blight and Nuisance Ordinance
McCann Snyder unanijmous 7-0 prague left
L. Resolution Approving the Transfer of $10,680 from the Contingency Account to the Cemeteries Account
Haven Yagaloff Havens - Mr. Galligan, please explain Galligan - history back in 1915 Town has responsiblity to take care of cemeteries. Association was put together to make sure cemetery is maintain. we pay them to maintain. With the Storm they had a lot of damage and it is our responsibility. Association came to me and they would not be able to take care of. we have 180 days to try to get reimbursed for this. Havens - entrance to Rye Street Park Galligan - that is next to _______ unanimous 7-0 Prague not here
M. Resolution Approving the Town to Lift the Hiring Freeze to Hire a Police Officer
Beaulieu McCann unanimous. 8-0 Prague back
N. Resolution Approving the Town to Lift the Hiring Freeze to Hire a Dispatcher
Yagaloff Prague unanimous
O. Resolution Approving the Town to Lift the Hiring Freeze to Hire a Plant Operator I
Snyder Bazzano Prague - recused himself - conflict Yagaloff - last meeting we had Town Manager told us there were 7 positions and then subsequently FEMA report showed there were 9 position plus the supervisor of the department. I was concerned - should have report telling us why position is urgent. we are not supposed to fill positions that are not urgent. Will not support - have had problem with Sewer budget. This council did not approve budget. Council does not have control over plant. they should hire their own position because we do not control their budget. Galligan - did send something out. there are 7 plant operators, 1 lab, 1 secretary, 1 supervisor, 1 facility person. - there are 11 positions. do agree with Councillor Yagaloff - think it is their responsibility. McCann - I am just a Town Counicllor to extent that hiring freeze imposing on WPCA makes sense to lift hiring freeze to allow them to hire that position. This is a critical function for the town. do not want to micro manage will support lifting freeze. Bazzano - I will support but do agree with Councillor Yagaloff. Galligan - courtesy coming from me. we shoudl have discussion here. key position. we don't run crew at night. Delnicki - sewer system could have serious problem if the system failed. reaffirms our commitment to the environment and protecting residents. 6-1 passed - Yagaloff nay
P. Resolution Approving the Town to Lift the Hiring Freeze to Hire an Administrative Secretary
Yagaloff Havens Yagaloff - did some background work on this and went up to department and talked to staff. key position and feel it is an essential position. Prague - someone reminded me that Michele does not have another Michele, will support Havens - these positions are key and staff will be important. Council has acted responsibly. Delnicki - technology doe snot always work. unanimous
15. Passage of Ordinance
16. 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.]
18 Alison Drive - was listening earlier about the Blight Ordinance - one councillor said should not be from neighbor. would like you to go to my house and walk the perimeter. right now you can see everything but not from the streeet. two people have been cited then make a decision whether this should be or should not be part of the ordinance. my property has been devalued because of tht. Delnicki - would encourage you to come forward to the public hearing.
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.]
McCann - on Feb 27th at 7pm in Council Chambers there will be preliminary meeting regarding Safe Routes to School. Bazzano - two weeks ago asked about contingency? Galligan - have contingency and transfer into account that you would like to use. Bazzano - did you use all of the Galligan - that account lapses back into the general fund. mosquito control funds were used Bazzano - received email wondering about the computers at the library. asking if there is an upgrade coming up on those? Etter - we are about to roll out 10 computers and they will be replacing old computers. Bazzano - where are we WPCA committee Galligan - last resident just popped up today. can start prague - this Thursday 5-whenever - there is fund raiser fo rthe Irish committee - this year's honorees are Billy Mitchel and_______Shea. wil be at the fund raiser. Delnicki - IWA/CC - membership of the Commission - (exhibit A) Matt can you check whether this commission can be amended Galligan - Barry Guliano ruled that land use commissions sould not have even number of commission members. Delnicki - IWA/CC has always been non partisan but need to find out ruling from TA.
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.]
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.]
Galligan - have been asked by CCM to testify at hearings - partial assessments and use of pesticides. Havens - congratule TM on being a grandfather.
19. Executive Session
A. Personnel Matter (Town Manager's and Clerk of the Council's Evaluation/Salary Increase)
9:06 p.m. into executive session
Bazzano - Yagaloff - unanimous
20. Adjournment
20. Adjournment
Feb 21, 2012 Town Council Regular Meeting
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1. Call Meeting to Order
8:02 p.j.
2. Prayer: Pastor Ken Gustafson, Calvary Church
3. Pledge of Allegiance
4. Roll Call
Roll call (10 Present, 0 Absent, 0 Excused) (Recorded at 00:04:14)
recess Regular meeting 8:06 go back to WS
reconvened REgular meeting at 8:19
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
7. Adoption of Minutes of Previous Meetings
Prague Snyder unanimous
8. Public Petitions
9. Communications from Officers and Boards Directly Responsible to Council
10. Reports from Standing Committees
11. Reports of Temporary Committees
McCann - Sidewalks and Bikeways Subcommittee had its first meeting. Have gotten back to Jeff Doolittle with specific requests. he will be getting back to the subcommittee. we have also asked him to take look at project that is coming up immeidately and to get back to us with information concerning how the Walk & Wheel Ways Policy could be incorporated into the project. Will be having pr
Bazzano - met Fields Committee - discussed a lot of issues that came forward. will meet again in about 3 weeks to continue. Yagaloff - excellent meeting - really productive meeting.
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.]
Bazzano Beulieu unaninmous Prague - gone
13. Unfinished Business
* A. Resolution Appointing Stephanie Dexter (R) an Alternate to the Planning & Zoning Commission
* B. Resolution Appointing Will Butter (R) an Alternate to the Planning & Zoning Commission
* C. Resolution Reappointing Linc Streeter (R) an Alternate to the Connecticut River Assembly
* D. Resolution Appointing Dan Rys (R) to the South Windsor Agricultural Land Preservation Advisory Commission
* E. Resolution Reappointing James Futtner (R) to the South Windsor Agricultural Land Preservation Advisory Commission
* F. Resolution Reappointing Susan Rose (R) to the Board of Assessment Appeals
* G. Resolution Appointing Darren D'Martino (R) to the Board of Assessment Appeals
* H. Resolution Reappointing Teri Dickey Gaignet (R) an Alternate to the Board of Assessment Apples
* I. Resolution Appointing Daniel Seypura (R) to the Building Code Board of Appeals
* J. Resolution Reappointing Susan Burnham (R) to the Economic Development Commission
* K. Resolution Reappointing Joseph Carino (R) to the Economic Development Commission
* L. Resolution Reappointing Edwina Futtner (R) to the Economic Development Commission
* M. Resolution Reappointing William Jodice (R) to the Economic Development Commission
* N. Resolution Appointing Paul Burnham (R) an Alternate to the Economic Development Commission
* O. Resolution Reappointing Walter Fitzpatrick (R) to the Historic District Commission
* P. Resolution Reappointing Louise Evans (R) an Alternate to the Historic District Commission
* Q. Resolution Reappointing Elizabeth Osborne (R) to the Housing Authority
* R. Resolution Appointing Richard Muller (R) to the Inland Wetlands Agency/Conservation Commission
* S. Resolution Appointing Vicki Paliulis (R) an Alternate to the Inland Wetlands Agency/Conservation Commission
* T. Resolution Reappointing Elizabeth Asplund (R) to the Library Board
* U. Resolution Reappointing Carole Stroud (R) to the Library Board
* V. Resolution Reappointing Mark Peterson (R) to the Mass Transit
* W. Resolution Appointing Herb Asplund (R) to the Mass Transit and Highway Advisory Commission
* X. Resolution Reappointing Teri Dickey Gaignet (R) to the Personnel Board of Appeals
* Y. Resolution Appointing Carol Kelley (R) to the Public Building Commission
* Z. Resolution Reappointing Robert Wilson (R) to the Public Building Commission
*AA. Resolution Reappointing Robert Dickinson (R) to the Water Pollution Control Authority
*BB. Resolution Reappointing Richard Siedman (R) an Alternate to the Water Pollution Control Authority
*CC. Resolution Appointing Vicki Paliulis (R) to the Water Pollution Control Authority
*DD. Resolution Appointing Donald Antaya (R) to the Water Pollution Control Authority
*EE. Resolution Reappointing Teri Dickey Gaignet (R) to the Zoning Board of Appeals
*FF. Resolution Appointing Joseph Etter (R) to the Zoning Board of Appeals
*GG. Resolution Appointing Edwina Futtner (R) an Alternate to the Zoning Board of Appeals
*HH. Resolution Appointing Wayne Kilburn (R) an Alternate to the Zoning Board of Appeals
14. New Business
* A. Resolution Amending a Previously Approved Reappointment of Steven Harz (R) to the Park & Recreation Commission to Change the Expiration Date from November 30th to December 31st
* B. Resolution Amending a Previously Approved Reappointment of Sharon Parlapiano (R) to the Park & Recreation Commission to Change the Expiration Date from November 30th to December 31st
* C. Resolution Amending a Previously Approved Reappointment of Jason Race (R) to the Park & Recreation Commission to Change the Expiration Date from November 30th to December 31st
* D. Resolution Amending a Previously Approved Reappointment of David Romejko (R) to the Park & Recreation Commission to Change the Expiration Date from November 30th to December 31st
* E. Resolution Amending a Previously Approved Reappointment of Katie Graham (R) an Alternate to the Park & Recreation Commission to Change the Expiration Date from November 30th to December 31st
* F. Resolution Amending a Previously Approved Reappointment of George Caye (D) to the Park & Recreation Commission to Change the Expiration Date from November 30th to December 31st
* G. Resolution Amending a Previously Approved Reappointment of Daniel Rezende (D) to the Park & Recreation Commission to Change the Expiration Date from November 30th to December 31st
* H. Resolution Amending a Previously Approved Reappointment of Alan Larson (D) to the Park & Recreation Commission to Change the Expiration Date from November 30th to December 31st
* I. Resolution Amending a Previously Approved Reappointment of Robert O'Connor (D) to the Park & Recreation Commission to Change the Expiration Date from November 30th to December 31st
* J. Resolution Amending a Previously Approved Appointment of Craig Zimmerman (D) an Alternate to the Park & Recreation Commission to Change the Expiration Date from November 30th to December 31st
K. Resolution Setting a Time and Place for a Public Hearing to Receive Citizen Input on Amendments to the South Windsor Code of Ordinances, Article IV., Blight and Nuisance Ordinance
McCann Snyder unanijmous 7-0 prague left
L. Resolution Approving the Transfer of $10,680 from the Contingency Account to the Cemeteries Account
Haven Yagaloff Havens - Mr. Galligan, please explain Galligan - history back in 1915 Town has responsiblity to take care of cemeteries. Association was put together to make sure cemetery is maintain. we pay them to maintain. With the Storm they had a lot of damage and it is our responsibility. Association came to me and they would not be able to take care of. we have 180 days to try to get reimbursed for this. Havens - entrance to Rye Street Park Galligan - that is next to _______ unanimous 7-0 Prague not here
M. Resolution Approving the Town to Lift the Hiring Freeze to Hire a Police Officer
Beaulieu McCann unanimous. 8-0 Prague back
N. Resolution Approving the Town to Lift the Hiring Freeze to Hire a Dispatcher
Yagaloff Prague unanimous
O. Resolution Approving the Town to Lift the Hiring Freeze to Hire a Plant Operator I
Snyder Bazzano Prague - recused himself - conflict Yagaloff - last meeting we had Town Manager told us there were 7 positions and then subsequently FEMA report showed there were 9 position plus the supervisor of the department. I was concerned - should have report telling us why position is urgent. we are not supposed to fill positions that are not urgent. Will not support - have had problem with Sewer budget. This council did not approve budget. Council does not have control over plant. they should hire their own position because we do not control their budget. Galligan - did send something out. there are 7 plant operators, 1 lab, 1 secretary, 1 supervisor, 1 facility person. - there are 11 positions. do agree with Councillor Yagaloff - think it is their responsibility. McCann - I am just a Town Counicllor to extent that hiring freeze imposing on WPCA makes sense to lift hiring freeze to allow them to hire that position. This is a critical function for the town. do not want to micro manage will support lifting freeze. Bazzano - I will support but do agree with Councillor Yagaloff. Galligan - courtesy coming from me. we shoudl have discussion here. key position. we don't run crew at night. Delnicki - sewer system could have serious problem if the system failed. reaffirms our commitment to the environment and protecting residents. 6-1 passed - Yagaloff nay
P. Resolution Approving the Town to Lift the Hiring Freeze to Hire an Administrative Secretary
Yagaloff Havens Yagaloff - did some background work on this and went up to department and talked to staff. key position and feel it is an essential position. Prague - someone reminded me that Michele does not have another Michele, will support Havens - these positions are key and staff will be important. Council has acted responsibly. Delnicki - technology doe snot always work. unanimous
15. Passage of Ordinance
16. 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.]
18 Alison Drive - was listening earlier about the Blight Ordinance - one councillor said should not be from neighbor. would like you to go to my house and walk the perimeter. right now you can see everything but not from the streeet. two people have been cited then make a decision whether this should be or should not be part of the ordinance. my property has been devalued because of tht. Delnicki - would encourage you to come forward to the public hearing.
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.]
McCann - on Feb 27th at 7pm in Council Chambers there will be preliminary meeting regarding Safe Routes to School. Bazzano - two weeks ago asked about contingency? Galligan - have contingency and transfer into account that you would like to use. Bazzano - did you use all of the Galligan - that account lapses back into the general fund. mosquito control funds were used Bazzano - received email wondering about the computers at the library. asking if there is an upgrade coming up on those? Etter - we are about to roll out 10 computers and they will be replacing old computers. Bazzano - where are we WPCA committee Galligan - last resident just popped up today. can start prague - this Thursday 5-whenever - there is fund raiser fo rthe Irish committee - this year's honorees are Billy Mitchel and_______Shea. wil be at the fund raiser. Delnicki - IWA/CC - membership of the Commission - (exhibit A) Matt can you check whether this commission can be amended Galligan - Barry Guliano ruled that land use commissions sould not have even number of commission members. Delnicki - IWA/CC has always been non partisan but need to find out ruling from TA.
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.]
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.]
Galligan - have been asked by CCM to testify at hearings - partial assessments and use of pesticides. Havens - congratule TM on being a grandfather.
19. Executive Session
A. Personnel Matter (Town Manager's and Clerk of the Council's Evaluation/Salary Increase)
9:06 p.m. into executive session
Bazzano - Yagaloff - unanimous
20. Adjournment
20. Adjournment
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