1. Call Meeting to Order 2. Prayer: TBD 3. Pledge of Allegiance 4. Roll Call
Communications and Reports from Town Manager
Public Input (Items Not on the Agenda)
Communications from Liaisons, Officers and Boards Directly Responsible to Council
Public Participation (Items on the Agenda)
Passage of Ordinance A. Resolution Adopting an Amendment to Ordinance #201, an Ordinance Authorizing the Acquisition of Open Space (Deputy Mayor Snyder) BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby adopts an Amendment to Ordinance #201, an Ordinance Authorizing the Acquisition of Open Space, as shown in attached, Exhibit B, a copy of which is on file in the Office of the Town Clerk.
Public Participation (Items on the Agenda)
Unfinished Business Resolution Removing from the Table Item 15. H. of the Town Council's Regular Meeting of May 15, 2017 - Resolution Authorizing the Town Manager to Dissolve the ICMA Retirement Corporation's VantageCare Retirement Health Savings Plan (Councilor Anwar) BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby removes from the table, Item 15. H. of the Town Council's Regular Meeting of May 15, 2017 - Resolution Authorizing the Town Manager to Dissolve the ICMA Retirement Corporation's VantageCare Retirement Health Savings Plan.
Executive Session A. To discuss a personnel Issue, (Agreement Between the Town of South Windsor Job Classification and Fringe Benefit Description for Non-Bargaining Unit Members).
Resolution Authorizing the Town Manager to Dissolve the ICMA Retirement Corporation's VantageCare Retirement Health Savings Plan (Deputy Mayor Snvder) WHEREAS, on March 1, 2004 the South Windsor Town Council had adopted an ICMA Retirement Corporation's VantageCare Retirement Health Savings Plan (hereinafter referred to as "RHS Plan") for the benefit of its non-bargaining unit member employees; and WHEREAS, the Town Council has been made aware of the IRS Regulations that restrict the ability for employees to designate a beneficiary on their RHS Plan; and WHEREAS, the Town Council has determined that it is in the best interest of the Town and its employees to dissolve the RHS Plan and distribute all funds back to each employee, former employee, and retiree; and (Continued) WHEREAS, the dissolution of the RHS Plan will require the current Non- Bargaining Unit Member Fringe Benefit Description to be updated by removing the reference of the employees' sick leave payout to be paid into the employee's Retirement Health Savings Account and adding that the payout will be put into the employee's 457 account and also removing the requirement for employees to enroll into the RHS Plan NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby authorizes the Town Manager, and/or any other official designated by him, to execute the above referenced dissolution of the current RHS Plan; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Town Council hereby approves the revisions to the Fringe Benefit Description for Non-Bargaining Unit Members for Fiscal Year 2016/2017 through 2018/2019.
(Council Carroll) [All Items listed with a 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 request, in which event the item will be removed from the General Order of Business and be considered in its normal sequence on the Agenda.] Motion to approve the Agenda items 15. A. (*) through 15. F. (*) as the Consent Agenda (Please read dark headings, only, on Consent Agenda items)
New Business (Continued) Resolution Authorizing Town Manager to Sign an Extension of the Refuse Disposal and the Curbside Collection of Refuse and Recyclables Contracts (Councilor Anwar) WHEREAS, the Town's current contract with Murphy Road Recycling for refuse disposal services expires on November 12, 2017; and WHEREAS, the Town has received pricing proposals from MIRA (formally CRRA) and Murphy Road Recycling for refuse disposal services; and WHEREAS, the proposal submitted by Murphy Road Recycling provides the greatest flexibility and will guarantee the net MSW cost less recyclable rebate that will not exceed MIRA's Tier 1 MSW cost NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby authorizes Town Manager, Matthew B. Galligan to sign an extension of the Refuse Disposal and the Curbside Collection of Refuse and Recyclable Contracts through June 30, 2020.
Discussion Item: Textile Recycling (requested by Mayor Mirek) (Tony Manfre, Superintendent of Pollution Control; and Joe Cea, Baystate Textiles to be present)
Resolution Designating the South Windsor Board of Education as the Building Committee for the Pleasant Valley Oil Tank Removal Project (Councilor Maneelev) WHEREAS, the South Windsor Town Council approved the Pleasant Valley Oil Tank Removal Project as part of the Capital Projects Budget at its May 22, 2017 meeting NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby designates the South Windsor Board of Education as the Building Committee for the Pleasant Valley Oil Tank Removal Project; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council authorizes the Board of Education to proceed with preparation of the necessary schematic drawings and outline specifications for the project; and authorizes South Windsor's Superintendent of Schools to file application for a School Construction Project Grant.
New Business (Continued) Resolution Designating the South Windsor Board of Education as the Building Committee for the Timothy Edwards Oil Tank Removal Project (Councilor Pendleton) WHEREAS, the South Windsor Town Council approved the Timothy Edwards Oil Tank Removal Project as part of the Capital Projects Budget at its May 22, 2017 meeting NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby designates the South Windsor Board of Education as the Building Committee for the Timothy Edwards Oil Tank Removal Project; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council authorizes the Board of Education to proceed with preparation of the necessary schematic drawings and outline specifications for the project; and authorizes South Windsor's Superintendent of Schools to file application for a School Construction Project Grant.
Resolution Designating the South Windsor Board of Education as the Building Committee for the Wapping School Oil Tank Removal Project (Councilor Rilev) WHEREAS, the South Windsor Town Council approved the Wapping School Oil Tank Removal Project as part of the Capital Projects Budget at its May 22, 2017 meeting NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby designates the South Windsor Board of Education as the Building Committee for the Wapping School Oil Tank Removal Project; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council authorizes the Board of Education to proceed with preparation of the necessary schematic drawings and outline specifications for the project; and authorizes South Windsor's Superintendent of Schools to file application for a School Construction Project Grant.
New Business (Continued) Resolution Authorizing the Town Manager to Negotiate and Execute a Purchase and Sale Agreement for the Purchase of Open Space on the Corner of Sand Hill Road and Nevers Road (Collins Sledding Hill) (Councilor Carroll) WHEREAS, the Town of South Windsor has undertaken negotiations for the purchase of approximately 18.1 acres of open space on the corner of Sand Hill Road and Nevers Road (Collins Sledding Hill) for a purchase price of $600,000; and WHEREAS, the purchase of this open space has been endorsed by the Open Space Task Force and through an 8-24 referral by the Planning & Zoning Commission; and WHEREAS, the Town Council believes that said purchase is in the long-term best interest of the Town of South Windsor NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby authorizes Town Manager, Matthew B. Galligan, to execute a purchase and sale agreement for the purchase of approximately 18.1 acres of open space on the corner of Sand Hill Road and Nevers Road; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby authorizes the Town Manager to execute all documents necessary to implement said purchase.
M. Resolution Forming a Temporary Committee to Review Possible Changes in Voting Districts and Polling Locations (Councilor Beaulieu) WHEREAS, all polling locations are currently in our schools, involving hours before, during and after the school day; and WHEREAS, the locations and hours of operation potentially create safety issues; and M. (Continued) WHEREAS, voting location changes will be necessary as Eli Terry and Philip R. Smith Elementary schools are demolished and rebuilt; and WHEREAS, the cost of providing necessary personnel for the operation of five polling places, including police officer and poll workers, is substantial and potentially inefficient; and WHEREAS, the Town Manager has begun to work with town staff and the Democratic and Republican Registrars to review possible alternatives to all current voting locations as well as any necessary redistricting; and WHEREAS, the Town Manager, during the Town Council Meeting of April 17, 2017, recommended a Temporary Committee of the Council be formed for the purpose of considering redistricting and relocating polling places; and WHEREAS, the Town Manager has recommended membership include the Democratic and Republican Registrars, Democratic and Republican Town Committee Chairs, the Town Manager and three members of the Town Council (to be appointed by the Mayor) NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that a Temporary Committee be formed to research the feasibility of redistricting and relocating polling places, with membership as described above, and shall work immediately following the formation of the committee and be terminated upon its recommendation to the Town Council, unless otherwise extended by the Town Council. N. Resolution Approving a Refund of Property Taxes to Forty-Three (43) South Windsor Taxpayers (Councilor Anwar) BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby approves a refund of property taxes to forty-three (43) South Windsor Taxpayers, the total of said refunds being $8,926.21, and as more fully described on attached Exhibit A. 16. Passage of Ordinance A. Resolution Adopting an Amendment to Ordinance #201, an Ordinance Authorizing the Acquisition of Open Space (Deputy Mayor Snyder) BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby adopts an Amendment to Ordinance #201, an Ordinance Authorizing the Acquisition of Open Space, as shown in attached, Exhibit B, a copy of which is on file in the Office of the Town Clerk. 17. Public Input/Participation (Any Matter) 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. To discuss a personnel Issue, (Agreement Between the Town of South Windsor Job Classification and Fringe Benefit Description for Non-Bargaining Unit Members). 20. Adjournment
Jun 05, 2017 Council Meetings
1. Call Meeting to Order 2. Prayer: TBD 3. Pledge of Allegiance 4. Roll Call
Communications and Reports from Town Manager
Public Input (Items Not on the Agenda)
Communications from Liaisons, Officers and Boards Directly Responsible to Council
Public Participation (Items on the Agenda)
Passage of Ordinance A. Resolution Adopting an Amendment to Ordinance #201, an Ordinance Authorizing the Acquisition of Open Space (Deputy Mayor Snyder) BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby adopts an Amendment to Ordinance #201, an Ordinance Authorizing the Acquisition of Open Space, as shown in attached, Exhibit B, a copy of which is on file in the Office of the Town Clerk.
Public Participation (Items on the Agenda)
Unfinished Business Resolution Removing from the Table Item 15. H. of the Town Council's Regular Meeting of May 15, 2017 - Resolution Authorizing the Town Manager to Dissolve the ICMA Retirement Corporation's VantageCare Retirement Health Savings Plan (Councilor Anwar) BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby removes from the table, Item 15. H. of the Town Council's Regular Meeting of May 15, 2017 - Resolution Authorizing the Town Manager to Dissolve the ICMA Retirement Corporation's VantageCare Retirement Health Savings Plan.
Executive Session A. To discuss a personnel Issue, (Agreement Between the Town of South Windsor Job Classification and Fringe Benefit Description for Non-Bargaining Unit Members).
Resolution Authorizing the Town Manager to Dissolve the ICMA Retirement Corporation's VantageCare Retirement Health Savings Plan (Deputy Mayor Snvder) WHEREAS, on March 1, 2004 the South Windsor Town Council had adopted an ICMA Retirement Corporation's VantageCare Retirement Health Savings Plan (hereinafter referred to as "RHS Plan") for the benefit of its non-bargaining unit member employees; and WHEREAS, the Town Council has been made aware of the IRS Regulations that restrict the ability for employees to designate a beneficiary on their RHS Plan; and WHEREAS, the Town Council has determined that it is in the best interest of the Town and its employees to dissolve the RHS Plan and distribute all funds back to each employee, former employee, and retiree; and (Continued) WHEREAS, the dissolution of the RHS Plan will require the current Non- Bargaining Unit Member Fringe Benefit Description to be updated by removing the reference of the employees' sick leave payout to be paid into the employee's Retirement Health Savings Account and adding that the payout will be put into the employee's 457 account and also removing the requirement for employees to enroll into the RHS Plan NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby authorizes the Town Manager, and/or any other official designated by him, to execute the above referenced dissolution of the current RHS Plan; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Town Council hereby approves the revisions to the Fringe Benefit Description for Non-Bargaining Unit Members for Fiscal Year 2016/2017 through 2018/2019.
(Council Carroll) [All Items listed with a 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 request, in which event the item will be removed from the General Order of Business and be considered in its normal sequence on the Agenda.] Motion to approve the Agenda items 15. A. (*) through 15. F. (*) as the Consent Agenda (Please read dark headings, only, on Consent Agenda items)
New Business (Continued) Resolution Authorizing Town Manager to Sign an Extension of the Refuse Disposal and the Curbside Collection of Refuse and Recyclables Contracts (Councilor Anwar) WHEREAS, the Town's current contract with Murphy Road Recycling for refuse disposal services expires on November 12, 2017; and WHEREAS, the Town has received pricing proposals from MIRA (formally CRRA) and Murphy Road Recycling for refuse disposal services; and WHEREAS, the proposal submitted by Murphy Road Recycling provides the greatest flexibility and will guarantee the net MSW cost less recyclable rebate that will not exceed MIRA's Tier 1 MSW cost NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby authorizes Town Manager, Matthew B. Galligan to sign an extension of the Refuse Disposal and the Curbside Collection of Refuse and Recyclable Contracts through June 30, 2020.
Discussion Item: Textile Recycling (requested by Mayor Mirek) (Tony Manfre, Superintendent of Pollution Control; and Joe Cea, Baystate Textiles to be present)
Resolution Designating the South Windsor Board of Education as the Building Committee for the Pleasant Valley Oil Tank Removal Project (Councilor Maneelev) WHEREAS, the South Windsor Town Council approved the Pleasant Valley Oil Tank Removal Project as part of the Capital Projects Budget at its May 22, 2017 meeting NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby designates the South Windsor Board of Education as the Building Committee for the Pleasant Valley Oil Tank Removal Project; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council authorizes the Board of Education to proceed with preparation of the necessary schematic drawings and outline specifications for the project; and authorizes South Windsor's Superintendent of Schools to file application for a School Construction Project Grant.
New Business (Continued) Resolution Designating the South Windsor Board of Education as the Building Committee for the Timothy Edwards Oil Tank Removal Project (Councilor Pendleton) WHEREAS, the South Windsor Town Council approved the Timothy Edwards Oil Tank Removal Project as part of the Capital Projects Budget at its May 22, 2017 meeting NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby designates the South Windsor Board of Education as the Building Committee for the Timothy Edwards Oil Tank Removal Project; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council authorizes the Board of Education to proceed with preparation of the necessary schematic drawings and outline specifications for the project; and authorizes South Windsor's Superintendent of Schools to file application for a School Construction Project Grant.
Resolution Designating the South Windsor Board of Education as the Building Committee for the Wapping School Oil Tank Removal Project (Councilor Rilev) WHEREAS, the South Windsor Town Council approved the Wapping School Oil Tank Removal Project as part of the Capital Projects Budget at its May 22, 2017 meeting NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby designates the South Windsor Board of Education as the Building Committee for the Wapping School Oil Tank Removal Project; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council authorizes the Board of Education to proceed with preparation of the necessary schematic drawings and outline specifications for the project; and authorizes South Windsor's Superintendent of Schools to file application for a School Construction Project Grant.
New Business (Continued) Resolution Authorizing the Town Manager to Negotiate and Execute a Purchase and Sale Agreement for the Purchase of Open Space on the Corner of Sand Hill Road and Nevers Road (Collins Sledding Hill) (Councilor Carroll) WHEREAS, the Town of South Windsor has undertaken negotiations for the purchase of approximately 18.1 acres of open space on the corner of Sand Hill Road and Nevers Road (Collins Sledding Hill) for a purchase price of $600,000; and WHEREAS, the purchase of this open space has been endorsed by the Open Space Task Force and through an 8-24 referral by the Planning & Zoning Commission; and WHEREAS, the Town Council believes that said purchase is in the long-term best interest of the Town of South Windsor NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby authorizes Town Manager, Matthew B. Galligan, to execute a purchase and sale agreement for the purchase of approximately 18.1 acres of open space on the corner of Sand Hill Road and Nevers Road; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby authorizes the Town Manager to execute all documents necessary to implement said purchase.
M. Resolution Forming a Temporary Committee to Review Possible Changes in Voting Districts and Polling Locations (Councilor Beaulieu) WHEREAS, all polling locations are currently in our schools, involving hours before, during and after the school day; and WHEREAS, the locations and hours of operation potentially create safety issues; and M. (Continued) WHEREAS, voting location changes will be necessary as Eli Terry and Philip R. Smith Elementary schools are demolished and rebuilt; and WHEREAS, the cost of providing necessary personnel for the operation of five polling places, including police officer and poll workers, is substantial and potentially inefficient; and WHEREAS, the Town Manager has begun to work with town staff and the Democratic and Republican Registrars to review possible alternatives to all current voting locations as well as any necessary redistricting; and WHEREAS, the Town Manager, during the Town Council Meeting of April 17, 2017, recommended a Temporary Committee of the Council be formed for the purpose of considering redistricting and relocating polling places; and WHEREAS, the Town Manager has recommended membership include the Democratic and Republican Registrars, Democratic and Republican Town Committee Chairs, the Town Manager and three members of the Town Council (to be appointed by the Mayor) NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that a Temporary Committee be formed to research the feasibility of redistricting and relocating polling places, with membership as described above, and shall work immediately following the formation of the committee and be terminated upon its recommendation to the Town Council, unless otherwise extended by the Town Council. N. Resolution Approving a Refund of Property Taxes to Forty-Three (43) South Windsor Taxpayers (Councilor Anwar) BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby approves a refund of property taxes to forty-three (43) South Windsor Taxpayers, the total of said refunds being $8,926.21, and as more fully described on attached Exhibit A. 16. Passage of Ordinance A. Resolution Adopting an Amendment to Ordinance #201, an Ordinance Authorizing the Acquisition of Open Space (Deputy Mayor Snyder) BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby adopts an Amendment to Ordinance #201, an Ordinance Authorizing the Acquisition of Open Space, as shown in attached, Exhibit B, a copy of which is on file in the Office of the Town Clerk. 17. Public Input/Participation (Any Matter) 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. To discuss a personnel Issue, (Agreement Between the Town of South Windsor Job Classification and Fringe Benefit Description for Non-Bargaining Unit Members). 20. Adjournment