1. Call Meeting to Order 2. Prayer: TBD 3. Pledge of Allegiance 4. Roll Call
Discussion Item: Board of Education Presentation Regarding the 10-Year Elementary Facilities Plan (Dr. Kate Carter to be present)
Communications and Reports from Town Manager
Public Input (Items Not on the Agenda)
Adoption of Minutes of Previous Meetings (Councilor Snvder) BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby approves the Minutes of the following Town Council Meetings: Regular Meeting Minutes of December 2, 2019.
Communications from Liaisons, Officers, and Boards Directly Responsible to Council
13. 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 wili 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.] (Councilor Maneeley/Councilor Delnicki) Motion to approve Agenda Items 14. B. (*) through 14. BB. (*) and 15. C. (*) as the Consent Agenda. (Please read dark headings, only, on the Consent Agenda Items) (Deputy Mayor Pendleton and Councilor Lydecker) Motion to approve Agenda Items 14. CC. (*) and 15. D. (*) through 15. Z. (*) as the Consent Agenda. (Please read dark headings, only, on the Consent Agenda Items)
Resolution Appointing Bonnie Armstrong (D) as Town Clerk of the Town of South Windsor (Councilor Lopez) BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby appoints Bonnie Armstrong (D) as Town Clerk of the Town of South Windsor for a term ending January 3, 2022, to fill the unexpired term of Lori Trahan.
There are two Public Hearings scheduled tonight. The first one is at 8:00 p.m. to receive citizen input an Amendment to Ordinance #224, an Ordinance Authorizing the Acquisition of Open Space/Purchase of Development Rights for property located at 1355 Ellington Road, and the second one is at 8:30 p.m. to receive citizen input on an Appropriation of $32,045 from the Capital and Non-Recurring Expenditure Account to cover an overage of the Skate Park Project at Nevers Road Park.
13. 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 wili 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.] (Councilor Maneelev/Councilor Delnicki) Motion to approve Agenda Items 14. B. (*) through 14. BB. (*) and 15. C. (*) as the Consent Agenda. (Please read dark headings, only, on the Consent Agenda Items) (Deputy Mayor Pendleton and Councilor Lydecker) Motion to approve Agenda Items 14. CC. (*) and 15. D. (*) through 15. Z. (*) as the Consent Agenda. (Please read dark headings, only, on the Consent Agenda Items)
Resolution Appointing Councilor Delnicki (R) to the Insurance Control Commission (Councilor Snvder) BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby appoints Councilor Delnicki (R) to the Insurance Control Commission for a term ending November 8, 2021.
Resolution Appointing Councilor Hockenberry (D) to the Pension Committee (Councilor Evans) BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby appoints Councilor Hockenberry (D) to the Pension Committee for a term ending November 8,2021.
Resolution Appointing Councilor Delnicki (R) to the Pension Committee (Councilor Maneelev) BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby appoints Councilor Delnicki (R) to the Pension Committee for a term ending November 8, 2021.
Resolution Appointing Councilor Lydecker (D) to the Ethics Committee (Councilor Hockenberry) BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby appoints Councilor Lydecker (D) to the Ethics Committee for a term ending November 8, 2021.
Resolution Appointing Councilor Maneeley (R) to the Ethics Committee (Councilor Delnicki) BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby appoints Councilor Maneeley (R) to the Ethics Committee for a term ending November 8, 2021.
Resolution Appointing Mayor Paterna (D) to the Ethics Committee (Deputy Mayor Pendleton) BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby appoints Mayor Paterna (D) to the Ethics Committee for a term ending November 8, 2021.
Resolution Accepting the Resignation of Mindy Lewis (D) an Alternate from the Historic District Commission (Councilor Lvdecker) BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby accepts, with regret, the resignation of Mindy Lewis (D) an Alternate from the Historic District Commission; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council extends its thanks to Mindy Lewis for the time she has dedicated to serving her community by her membership on the Historic District Commission.
Resolution Re-Establishing a Temporary Crumbling Foundations Committee (Councilor Lopez) WHEREAS, in March of 2016 a temporary committee was established to address the disaster of crumbling foundations in South Windsor; and WHEREAS, the committee consisted of four (4) members who were appointed by the Town Council. One member was the Town Manager, who served as Chairperson of the committee. One member was the Mayor or his/her designee who served as the Vice-Chairperson of the committee. One additional member of the Town Council served as Secretary of the committee and was a Council member not of the same political party as the Mayor. One member of the committee was a member of the community who had been impacted by the crumbling foundations. The Town Attorney served in an advisory capacity of the committee; and WHEREAS, the committee appointed five additional members from the community who had been impacted by the crumbling foundations and basements, and these members served as advisory members; and WHEREAS, the committee was established for a period of three years from the date of the approval (March 21, 2016), unless extended by the Town Council; and WHEREAS, the three-year period has gone by without an extension of the committee and it is felt that it is very important to re-establish this committee with the same duties and responsibilities as stated in the resolution letter dated March 24,2016 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby re-establishes a temporary Crumbling Foundations Committee to address the disaster of crumbling foundations in South Windsor, provide advice to the Town Council regarding ways to address the challenges of the crumbling foundations and basements in South Windsor, and make recommendations in accordance with the duties and responsibilities; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the committee shall be re-established for a period of three years from the date of the approval of this resolution unless extended by the Town Council.
There are two Public Hearings scheduled tonight. The first one is at 8:00 p.m. to receive citizen input an Amendment to Ordinance #224, an Ordinance Authorizing the Acquisition of Open Space/Purchase of Development Rights for property located at 1355 Ellington Road, and the second one is at 8:30 p.m. to receive citizen input on an Appropriation of $32,045 from the Capital and Non-Recurring Expenditure Account to cover an overage of the Skate Park Project at Nevers Road Park.
Resolution Authorizing Town Manager, Michael Maniscaico to Execute, Deliver, and Sign any and all Documents Deemed to be Necessary or Appropriate to the State of Connecticut, Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection on behalf of the Town of South Windsor (Councilor Snvder) BE IT RESOLVED that the Town of South Windsor may enter into with and deliver to the State of Connecticut, Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection, Division of Emergency Management and Homeland Security any and all documents which it deems to be necessary or appropriate; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Michael Maniscaico, as Town Manager of the Town of South Windsor, is authorized and directed to execute and deliver any and all documents on behalf of the Town of South Windsor and to do and perform all acts and things which he deems to be necessary or appropriate to carry out the terms of such documents, including, but not limited to, executing and delivering all agreements and documents contemplated by such documents; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the undersigned further certifies that Michael Maniscaico now holds the office of the Town Manager and that he has held that office since July 15, 2019.
Resolution Adopting an Updated Debt Policy and Updated Fund Balance Policy (Councilor Evans) WHEREAS, at the Town Council's Regular Meeting on July 2, 2007, the South Windsor Town Council adopted a Debt Policy and Fund Balance Policy; and WHEREAS, at its regular meeting on June 6, 2011, the South Windsor Town Council updated the Fund Balance Policy; and WHEREAS, both policies have recently been reviewed, and revisions have been proposed; and WHEREAS, the proposed revisions to the Debt Policy will include continuance disclosure requirements, as well as update practices and procedures; and WHEREAS, the proposed revisions to the Fund Balance Policy will update undesignated fund balance percentages, as well as update practices and procedures NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby adopts the updated Debt Service Policy (Exhibit A) and the updated Fund Balance Policy (Exhibit B).
Resolution Adopting a Deficit Mitigation Policy (Councilor Maneelev) WHEREAS, the Town of South Windsor has always been fiscally responsible in its dealing with financial conditions of the Town; and WHEREAS, during past budget cycles, the State Legislator and Governor have looked at reducing the amount of municipal aid Towns receive; and WHEREAS, having a reduction in municipal aid or any type of deficit in the budget would have a large impact on the Town; and WHEREAS, a Deficit Mitigation Plan has been drafted to give the Town Manager and Town staff direction in the event of a deficit NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby adopts the Deficit Mitigation Plan as shown in attached, Exhibit C.
Discussion Item: Review Changes to the Town Council Rules & Procedures (requested by Mayor Paterna and Councilor Snyder)
Discussion Item: Review Budget Policy Statement (requested by Mayor Paterna and Councilor Snyder)
Resolution Appointing a Charter Revision Commission for the Town of South Windsor (Mayor Paterna) WHEREAS, the Town Council intends to create a Charter Revision Commission whose charge will be to make recommended changes to the South Windsor Town Charter; and WHEREAS, the Town Council will appoint a total of nine electors to the Charter Revision Commission; and WHEREAS, no more than three of the electors selected will hold an elected or appointed Town position; and WHEREAS, the Commission will include no more than a bare majority from any one political party NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council will conduct a Charter Revision in accordance with all procedures as outlined by the State of Connecticut; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that each Council member is requested to review the Town Charter and submit a list of recommended areas to be reviewed by the Charter Revision Commission and submit it to the Clerk of the Council by January 13,2020.
Resolution Implementing an Open Government Initiative (Councilor Hockenberrv) WHEREAS, the Town Council is actively planning for an "Open Government Initiative" in order to promote greater citizen participation in Town government; and WHEREAS, there are four principles involved in the Open Government Initiative: 1. Participation: to encourage more involvement by South Windsor Citizens to become engaged with their government and share ideas and expertise with the Town government, Town staff, elected officials, and commission members. 2. Collaboration: to improve the effectiveness of government and bring together many points of view while encouraging participation, partnerships, and cooperation as we attempt to solve problems and provide programs for South Windsor Citizens. 3. Accessibility: to insure that necessary, meaningful information is available, accessible, and publicized to the citizens we are representing. 4. Accountability: the responsibility or obligation of government officials and Town commission members to act in the best interests of the community; public officials should be responsible for their actions. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby directs the Town Manager to make available the video cameras and facility necessary to live stream Town Commission meetings; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Town Council will direct both the Planning & Zoning Commission and the Park & Recreation Commission to meet at Town Hall, in the town council chambers, in order to facilitate the live streaming of their meetings; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Town Council will make the necessary technical preparations in order to make this effective as of January 1, 2020, for both the Planning & Zoning Commission and the Park & Recreation Commission; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Commissions listed here will be the first of Town Commissions that will be required to hold meetings in the Council Chambers and live stream their meetings, and the complete list will be presented by January 31,2020.
Resolution Approving a Refund of Taxes to Thirteen (13) South Windsor Taxpayers (Councilor Delnicki) BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby approves a refund of property taxes to thirteen (13) South Windsor Taxpayers, the total of said refunds being $3,932.32 and as more fully described on attached Exhibit D.
Communications and Petitions from Council
19. Executive Session A. To discuss pending litigation (460 Miller Road) pursuant to Connecticut General Statutes §1-210(b)(4) and §1-200(6)(E). 20. Adjournment
Dec 16, 2019 Council Meetings
1. Call Meeting to Order 2. Prayer: TBD 3. Pledge of Allegiance 4. Roll Call
Discussion Item: Board of Education Presentation Regarding the 10-Year Elementary Facilities Plan (Dr. Kate Carter to be present)
Communications and Reports from Town Manager
Public Input (Items Not on the Agenda)
Adoption of Minutes of Previous Meetings (Councilor Snvder) BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby approves the Minutes of the following Town Council Meetings: Regular Meeting Minutes of December 2, 2019.
Communications from Liaisons, Officers, and Boards Directly Responsible to Council
13. 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 wili 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.] (Councilor Maneeley/Councilor Delnicki) Motion to approve Agenda Items 14. B. (*) through 14. BB. (*) and 15. C. (*) as the Consent Agenda. (Please read dark headings, only, on the Consent Agenda Items) (Deputy Mayor Pendleton and Councilor Lydecker) Motion to approve Agenda Items 14. CC. (*) and 15. D. (*) through 15. Z. (*) as the Consent Agenda. (Please read dark headings, only, on the Consent Agenda Items)
Resolution Appointing Bonnie Armstrong (D) as Town Clerk of the Town of South Windsor (Councilor Lopez) BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby appoints Bonnie Armstrong (D) as Town Clerk of the Town of South Windsor for a term ending January 3, 2022, to fill the unexpired term of Lori Trahan.
There are two Public Hearings scheduled tonight. The first one is at 8:00 p.m. to receive citizen input an Amendment to Ordinance #224, an Ordinance Authorizing the Acquisition of Open Space/Purchase of Development Rights for property located at 1355 Ellington Road, and the second one is at 8:30 p.m. to receive citizen input on an Appropriation of $32,045 from the Capital and Non-Recurring Expenditure Account to cover an overage of the Skate Park Project at Nevers Road Park.
13. 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 wili 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.] (Councilor Maneelev/Councilor Delnicki) Motion to approve Agenda Items 14. B. (*) through 14. BB. (*) and 15. C. (*) as the Consent Agenda. (Please read dark headings, only, on the Consent Agenda Items) (Deputy Mayor Pendleton and Councilor Lydecker) Motion to approve Agenda Items 14. CC. (*) and 15. D. (*) through 15. Z. (*) as the Consent Agenda. (Please read dark headings, only, on the Consent Agenda Items)
Resolution Appointing Councilor Delnicki (R) to the Insurance Control Commission (Councilor Snvder) BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby appoints Councilor Delnicki (R) to the Insurance Control Commission for a term ending November 8, 2021.
Resolution Appointing Councilor Hockenberry (D) to the Pension Committee (Councilor Evans) BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby appoints Councilor Hockenberry (D) to the Pension Committee for a term ending November 8,2021.
Resolution Appointing Councilor Delnicki (R) to the Pension Committee (Councilor Maneelev) BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby appoints Councilor Delnicki (R) to the Pension Committee for a term ending November 8, 2021.
Resolution Appointing Councilor Lydecker (D) to the Ethics Committee (Councilor Hockenberry) BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby appoints Councilor Lydecker (D) to the Ethics Committee for a term ending November 8, 2021.
Resolution Appointing Councilor Maneeley (R) to the Ethics Committee (Councilor Delnicki) BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby appoints Councilor Maneeley (R) to the Ethics Committee for a term ending November 8, 2021.
Resolution Appointing Mayor Paterna (D) to the Ethics Committee (Deputy Mayor Pendleton) BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby appoints Mayor Paterna (D) to the Ethics Committee for a term ending November 8, 2021.
Resolution Accepting the Resignation of Mindy Lewis (D) an Alternate from the Historic District Commission (Councilor Lvdecker) BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby accepts, with regret, the resignation of Mindy Lewis (D) an Alternate from the Historic District Commission; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council extends its thanks to Mindy Lewis for the time she has dedicated to serving her community by her membership on the Historic District Commission.
Resolution Re-Establishing a Temporary Crumbling Foundations Committee (Councilor Lopez) WHEREAS, in March of 2016 a temporary committee was established to address the disaster of crumbling foundations in South Windsor; and WHEREAS, the committee consisted of four (4) members who were appointed by the Town Council. One member was the Town Manager, who served as Chairperson of the committee. One member was the Mayor or his/her designee who served as the Vice-Chairperson of the committee. One additional member of the Town Council served as Secretary of the committee and was a Council member not of the same political party as the Mayor. One member of the committee was a member of the community who had been impacted by the crumbling foundations. The Town Attorney served in an advisory capacity of the committee; and WHEREAS, the committee appointed five additional members from the community who had been impacted by the crumbling foundations and basements, and these members served as advisory members; and WHEREAS, the committee was established for a period of three years from the date of the approval (March 21, 2016), unless extended by the Town Council; and WHEREAS, the three-year period has gone by without an extension of the committee and it is felt that it is very important to re-establish this committee with the same duties and responsibilities as stated in the resolution letter dated March 24,2016 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby re-establishes a temporary Crumbling Foundations Committee to address the disaster of crumbling foundations in South Windsor, provide advice to the Town Council regarding ways to address the challenges of the crumbling foundations and basements in South Windsor, and make recommendations in accordance with the duties and responsibilities; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the committee shall be re-established for a period of three years from the date of the approval of this resolution unless extended by the Town Council.
There are two Public Hearings scheduled tonight. The first one is at 8:00 p.m. to receive citizen input an Amendment to Ordinance #224, an Ordinance Authorizing the Acquisition of Open Space/Purchase of Development Rights for property located at 1355 Ellington Road, and the second one is at 8:30 p.m. to receive citizen input on an Appropriation of $32,045 from the Capital and Non-Recurring Expenditure Account to cover an overage of the Skate Park Project at Nevers Road Park.
Resolution Authorizing Town Manager, Michael Maniscaico to Execute, Deliver, and Sign any and all Documents Deemed to be Necessary or Appropriate to the State of Connecticut, Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection on behalf of the Town of South Windsor (Councilor Snvder) BE IT RESOLVED that the Town of South Windsor may enter into with and deliver to the State of Connecticut, Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection, Division of Emergency Management and Homeland Security any and all documents which it deems to be necessary or appropriate; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Michael Maniscaico, as Town Manager of the Town of South Windsor, is authorized and directed to execute and deliver any and all documents on behalf of the Town of South Windsor and to do and perform all acts and things which he deems to be necessary or appropriate to carry out the terms of such documents, including, but not limited to, executing and delivering all agreements and documents contemplated by such documents; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the undersigned further certifies that Michael Maniscaico now holds the office of the Town Manager and that he has held that office since July 15, 2019.
Resolution Adopting an Updated Debt Policy and Updated Fund Balance Policy (Councilor Evans) WHEREAS, at the Town Council's Regular Meeting on July 2, 2007, the South Windsor Town Council adopted a Debt Policy and Fund Balance Policy; and WHEREAS, at its regular meeting on June 6, 2011, the South Windsor Town Council updated the Fund Balance Policy; and WHEREAS, both policies have recently been reviewed, and revisions have been proposed; and WHEREAS, the proposed revisions to the Debt Policy will include continuance disclosure requirements, as well as update practices and procedures; and WHEREAS, the proposed revisions to the Fund Balance Policy will update undesignated fund balance percentages, as well as update practices and procedures NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby adopts the updated Debt Service Policy (Exhibit A) and the updated Fund Balance Policy (Exhibit B).
Resolution Adopting a Deficit Mitigation Policy (Councilor Maneelev) WHEREAS, the Town of South Windsor has always been fiscally responsible in its dealing with financial conditions of the Town; and WHEREAS, during past budget cycles, the State Legislator and Governor have looked at reducing the amount of municipal aid Towns receive; and WHEREAS, having a reduction in municipal aid or any type of deficit in the budget would have a large impact on the Town; and WHEREAS, a Deficit Mitigation Plan has been drafted to give the Town Manager and Town staff direction in the event of a deficit NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby adopts the Deficit Mitigation Plan as shown in attached, Exhibit C.
Discussion Item: Review Changes to the Town Council Rules & Procedures (requested by Mayor Paterna and Councilor Snyder)
Discussion Item: Review Budget Policy Statement (requested by Mayor Paterna and Councilor Snyder)
Resolution Appointing a Charter Revision Commission for the Town of South Windsor (Mayor Paterna) WHEREAS, the Town Council intends to create a Charter Revision Commission whose charge will be to make recommended changes to the South Windsor Town Charter; and WHEREAS, the Town Council will appoint a total of nine electors to the Charter Revision Commission; and WHEREAS, no more than three of the electors selected will hold an elected or appointed Town position; and WHEREAS, the Commission will include no more than a bare majority from any one political party NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council will conduct a Charter Revision in accordance with all procedures as outlined by the State of Connecticut; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that each Council member is requested to review the Town Charter and submit a list of recommended areas to be reviewed by the Charter Revision Commission and submit it to the Clerk of the Council by January 13,2020.
Resolution Implementing an Open Government Initiative (Councilor Hockenberrv) WHEREAS, the Town Council is actively planning for an "Open Government Initiative" in order to promote greater citizen participation in Town government; and WHEREAS, there are four principles involved in the Open Government Initiative: 1. Participation: to encourage more involvement by South Windsor Citizens to become engaged with their government and share ideas and expertise with the Town government, Town staff, elected officials, and commission members. 2. Collaboration: to improve the effectiveness of government and bring together many points of view while encouraging participation, partnerships, and cooperation as we attempt to solve problems and provide programs for South Windsor Citizens. 3. Accessibility: to insure that necessary, meaningful information is available, accessible, and publicized to the citizens we are representing. 4. Accountability: the responsibility or obligation of government officials and Town commission members to act in the best interests of the community; public officials should be responsible for their actions. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby directs the Town Manager to make available the video cameras and facility necessary to live stream Town Commission meetings; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Town Council will direct both the Planning & Zoning Commission and the Park & Recreation Commission to meet at Town Hall, in the town council chambers, in order to facilitate the live streaming of their meetings; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Town Council will make the necessary technical preparations in order to make this effective as of January 1, 2020, for both the Planning & Zoning Commission and the Park & Recreation Commission; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Commissions listed here will be the first of Town Commissions that will be required to hold meetings in the Council Chambers and live stream their meetings, and the complete list will be presented by January 31,2020.
Resolution Approving a Refund of Taxes to Thirteen (13) South Windsor Taxpayers (Councilor Delnicki) BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby approves a refund of property taxes to thirteen (13) South Windsor Taxpayers, the total of said refunds being $3,932.32 and as more fully described on attached Exhibit D.
Communications and Petitions from Council
19. Executive Session A. To discuss pending litigation (460 Miller Road) pursuant to Connecticut General Statutes §1-210(b)(4) and §1-200(6)(E). 20. Adjournment