Call Meeting to Order 2. Pledge of Allegiance 3. Roll Call
Mayor's Remarks
adoption of Agenda (Councilor King)
Communications and Reports from Town Manage
Public Input
Adoption of Minutes of Previous Meetings (Councilor Maneelev)
Reports from Committees
Consent Agenda [All items listed under this section are considered 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 Consent Agenda and be considered in its normal sequence on the Agenda.] a. First Reading (Councilor Lvdecker) Motion to Approve Agenda Items 11.a.A. through H.a.D as a First Reading on the Consent Agenda 1 Public Meetings are the time and place at which the Town Council conducts official business of the Town. The Council reserves time and invites the public to be heard during Public Input as follows: Item #7 and 15: Public Input When recognized by the Mayor, the speaker(s) shall approach the lectern, give their name and address, and avoid personalities or impugning of improper motive to any person. The speaker(s) shall limit their speaking time to five (5) MINUTES. This limit may not be exceeded, except when invoked by any Member of the Council with the consent of a majority of the Council present. Town Council members will not respond to any public comments/questions. AGENDA Regular Meeting - Town Council Monday, September 20, 2021 11. Consent Agenda (Continued) a. First Reading (Continued) A. Resolution Appointing Madison Gonzalez (D) to the Board of Education and Postponing Consideration of this Motion until the Town Council's Next Regularly Scheduled Meeting BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby appoints Madison Gonzalez (D) to the Board of Education for a term ending November 8, 2021, to fill the unexpired term of Michael Gonzalez and postpones consideration of this motion until the Town Council's next regularly scheduled meeting. B. Resolution Reappointing Ritu Goel (D) to the Human Relations Commission and Postponing Consideration of this Motion until the Town Council's Next Regularly Scheduled Meeting BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby reappoints Ritu Goel (D) to the Human Relations Commission for a term ending November 30, 2023, and postpones consideration of this motion until the Town Council's next regularly scheduled meeting. C. Resolution Reappointing Craig Zimmerman (D) to the Cable Advisory Board and Postponing Consideration of this Motion until the Town Council's Next Regularly Scheduled Meeting BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby reappoints Craig Zimmerman (D) to the Cable Advisory Board for a term ending June 30, 2022, and postpones consideration of this motion until the Town Council's next regularly scheduled meeting. D. Resolution Appointing Damian Humphrey (D) to the Blighted Property Appeals Board and Postponing Consideration of this Motion until the Town Council's Next Regularly Scheduled Meeting BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby appoints Damian Humphrey (D) to the Blighted Property Appeals Board for a term ending November 30, 2024, to fill the unexpired term of Erik Dabrowski (R) and postpones consideration of this motion until the Town Council's next regularly scheduled meeting. 2 AGENDA Regular Meeting - Town Council Monday, September 20, 2021 11. Consent Agenda (Continued) a. First Reading (Continued) (Councilor Snyder) Motion to Approve Agenda Items 11.a.E. through 11.a.G as a First Reading on the Consent Agenda E. Resolution Appointing Michael Lyon (R) to the Water Pollution Control Authority and Postponing Consideration of this Motion to the Town Council's Next Regularly Scheduled Meeting BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby appoints Michael Lyon (R) to the Water Pollution Control Authority for a term ending November 30, 2023, to fill the unexpired term of Ashwatha Naryana and postpones consideration of this motion until the Town Council's next regularly scheduled meeting. F. Resolution Reappointing Scott Andrusis (U) to the Redevelopment Agency and Postponing Consideration of this Motion to the Town Council's Next Regularly Scheduled Meeting BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby reappoints Scott Andrusis (U) to the Redevelopment Agency for a term ending December 31, 2024, and postpones consideration of this motion until the Town Council's next regularly scheduled meeting. G. Resolution Reappointing Barbara Barbour (R) to the Redevelopment Agency and Postponing Consideration of this Motion to the Town Council's Next Regularly Scheduled Meeting BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby reappoints Barbara Barbour (R) to the Redevelopment Agency for a term ending December 31, 2025, and postpones consideration of this motion until the Town Council's next regularly scheduled meeting. 3 AGENDA Regular Meeting - Town Council Monday, September 20, 2021 11. Consent Agenda (Continued) b. Second Reading (Councilor Lopez) Motion to Approve Agenda Items 11 .b.A. as a Second Reading on the Consent Agenda A. Resolution Appointing Deputy Mayor Pendleton (D) to the Pension Committee BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby appoints Deputy Mayor Pendleton (D) to the Pension Committee for a term ending November 8, 2021, to fill the unexpired term of Mary Justine Hockenberry. (Councilor Koboski) Motion to Approve Agenda Items 11 .b.B. as a Second Reading on the Consent Agenda B. Resolution Reappointing John Phillips (U) to the Inland Wetlands Agency/Conservation Commission BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby reappoints John Phillips (U) to the Inland Wetlands/Conservation Commission for a term ending June 1, 2025. c. Miscellaneous None
Unfinished Business A. Discussion Item: The Creation of a Memorial to Honor Residents who have been Impacted by COVID-19 (requested by Councilor Evans) (Previously discussed at the Town Council Regular Meeting on July 19, 2021)
Discussion Item: Creation of an Arts Commission (requested by Councilor Evans) (Previously discussed at the Town Council Regular Meeting on July 19, 2021)
Discussion Item: Legalization of Marijuana in the State of Connecticut and the Possible Impacts on the Town of South Windsor (requested by Councilor Koboski and Mayor Paterna) (Previously discussed at the Town Council Regular Meeting on July 19, 2021)
New Business A. Resolution Approving a Transfer of $1,320.33 from the Fire Marshal Operating Account to the Building Maintenance Utilities Account (Deputy Mayor Pendleton) BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby approves a transfer of $1,320.33 from the Fire Marshal Operating Account to the Building Maintenance Utilities Account to cover costs for cell service for iPads.
Resolution Regarding DNR Laboratories (Councilor Evans) WHEREAS, the Town of South Windsor has a very complex audio-visual system that is used to hold, record, and broadcast public meetings; and WHEREAS, given the specialized nature and intricacies of the setup, all of the equipment in the meeting rooms and the control room has been installed, configured, and supported by the same vendor, DNR Laboratories of Watertown, Connecticut, to allow such equipment to seamlessly integrate; and WHEREAS, an effort to continue to improve and expand the functionality of the system is ongoing, and the cost to add elements to the audio-visual system often exceeds the threshold for competitive bidding set forth in Section 714 of the South Windsor Town Charter; and WHEREAS, in order to maintain the continuity of the current audio-visual system and minimize costs, it is in the best interest of the Town to waive the competitive bid process each time elements are added to the audio-visual system. This will allow a single vendor to have complete knowledge of the system, thus providing more streamlined and efficient services to the Town NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby waives the competitive bid process as described in Section 714 of the Town's Charter and authorizes the use of a single vendor for the continuing purchase and installation of audio-visual systems equipment in South Windsor facilities.
C. Resolution Waiving Competitive Bidding for the Tower at Veterans Memorial Park and Authorizing the Town Manager to Execute Any and All Contracts and Documents (Councilor King) WHEREAS, the Town of South Windsor is in the third year of a multi-year project to upgrade radio communications for all emergency services and Town departments; and WHEREAS, the Town of South Windsor has approval from the Capital Projects Committee, Planning & Zoning Commission, and the Town Council to erect a communication tower at Veterans Memorial Park located at 575 Pleasant Valley Road; and WHEREAS, Marcus Communications provides all Town emergency services and departments with communication equipment currently in use; and WHEREAS, Marcus Communications has provided the Town of South Windsor reliable and consistent customer service for many years; and WHEREAS, the Town of South Windsor has engaged Marcus Communications for construction consultant services for the communication project at Veterans Memorial Park; and WHEREAS, Marcus Communications has researched and vetted contractors and suppliers for the communication tower, foundation, shelter, and radio equipment; and WHEREAS, the Fire Marshal's Office and South Windsor Volunteer Fire Department have maintained oversite and control of purchasing equipment for the upgrade of radio communications NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby waives the competitive bidding process for the construction of the communication tower, foundation, shelter, and radio equipment at Veterans Memorial Park; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby authorizes Town Manager Michael Maniscalco to execute any and all contracts and documents necessary for the construction, foundation, shelter, and radio equipment for the communication tower project at Veterans Memorial Park.
Discussion Item: Changing the Title of the Agricultural Land Preservation Advisory Commission to the Agricultural Commission (requested by Councilor Lopez) (Chairman Joseph Kennedy to be present)
Resolution Accepting the Resignation of Edwina Futtner (R) from the Economic Development Commission (Councilor Maneelev) BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby accepts with regret the resignation of Edwina Futtner (R) from the Economic Development Commission effective July 1, 2021; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council extends its thanks to Edwina Futtner for the time she has dedicated to serving her community by her membership on the Economic Development Commission.
Resolution Accepting the Resignation of Charles Margolis (D) from the Human Relations Commission (Councilor Lvdecker) BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby accepts with regret the resignation of Charles Margolis (D) from the Human Relations Commission effective immediately; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council extends its thanks to Charles Margolis for the time he has dedicated to serving his community by his membership on the Human Relations Commission.
Resolution Approving a Refund of Taxes to Fifty-Eight (58) South Windsor Taxpayers (Councilor Snvder) BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby approves a refund of property taxes to fifty-eight (58) South Windsor Taxpayers, the total of said refunds being $11,325.95 and as more fully described on attached Exhibit A.
Discussion Item: Regional Report Regarding Car Break-ins (requested by Councilor Lydecker) (Chief Lindstrom, Police Department to be present)
Discussion Item: Proposed Revisions to the Town Council Rules & Procedures (requested by the Town Council Rules & Procedures Committee)
Discussion Item: Proposed Revisions to the Flag Flying Policy (requested by the Flag Flying Policy Working Group)
Discussion Item: Safety Tips to be Put on the Town Website (Safety Sheets) (requested by Deputy Mayor Pendleton)
Public Input
17. Executive Session A. To discuss the possible purchase of real estate for the Town pursuant to Connecticut General Statutes §1-210 (b)(7) (Griffin Road and Strong Road). 18. Adjournment
Sep 20, 2021 Council Meetings
Call Meeting to Order 2. Pledge of Allegiance 3. Roll Call
Mayor's Remarks
adoption of Agenda (Councilor King)
Communications and Reports from Town Manage
Public Input
Adoption of Minutes of Previous Meetings (Councilor Maneelev)
Reports from Committees
Consent Agenda [All items listed under this section are considered 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 Consent Agenda and be considered in its normal sequence on the Agenda.] a. First Reading (Councilor Lvdecker) Motion to Approve Agenda Items 11.a.A. through H.a.D as a First Reading on the Consent Agenda 1 Public Meetings are the time and place at which the Town Council conducts official business of the Town. The Council reserves time and invites the public to be heard during Public Input as follows: Item #7 and 15: Public Input When recognized by the Mayor, the speaker(s) shall approach the lectern, give their name and address, and avoid personalities or impugning of improper motive to any person. The speaker(s) shall limit their speaking time to five (5) MINUTES. This limit may not be exceeded, except when invoked by any Member of the Council with the consent of a majority of the Council present. Town Council members will not respond to any public comments/questions. AGENDA Regular Meeting - Town Council Monday, September 20, 2021 11. Consent Agenda (Continued) a. First Reading (Continued) A. Resolution Appointing Madison Gonzalez (D) to the Board of Education and Postponing Consideration of this Motion until the Town Council's Next Regularly Scheduled Meeting BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby appoints Madison Gonzalez (D) to the Board of Education for a term ending November 8, 2021, to fill the unexpired term of Michael Gonzalez and postpones consideration of this motion until the Town Council's next regularly scheduled meeting. B. Resolution Reappointing Ritu Goel (D) to the Human Relations Commission and Postponing Consideration of this Motion until the Town Council's Next Regularly Scheduled Meeting BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby reappoints Ritu Goel (D) to the Human Relations Commission for a term ending November 30, 2023, and postpones consideration of this motion until the Town Council's next regularly scheduled meeting. C. Resolution Reappointing Craig Zimmerman (D) to the Cable Advisory Board and Postponing Consideration of this Motion until the Town Council's Next Regularly Scheduled Meeting BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby reappoints Craig Zimmerman (D) to the Cable Advisory Board for a term ending June 30, 2022, and postpones consideration of this motion until the Town Council's next regularly scheduled meeting. D. Resolution Appointing Damian Humphrey (D) to the Blighted Property Appeals Board and Postponing Consideration of this Motion until the Town Council's Next Regularly Scheduled Meeting BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby appoints Damian Humphrey (D) to the Blighted Property Appeals Board for a term ending November 30, 2024, to fill the unexpired term of Erik Dabrowski (R) and postpones consideration of this motion until the Town Council's next regularly scheduled meeting. 2 AGENDA Regular Meeting - Town Council Monday, September 20, 2021 11. Consent Agenda (Continued) a. First Reading (Continued) (Councilor Snyder) Motion to Approve Agenda Items 11.a.E. through 11.a.G as a First Reading on the Consent Agenda E. Resolution Appointing Michael Lyon (R) to the Water Pollution Control Authority and Postponing Consideration of this Motion to the Town Council's Next Regularly Scheduled Meeting BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby appoints Michael Lyon (R) to the Water Pollution Control Authority for a term ending November 30, 2023, to fill the unexpired term of Ashwatha Naryana and postpones consideration of this motion until the Town Council's next regularly scheduled meeting. F. Resolution Reappointing Scott Andrusis (U) to the Redevelopment Agency and Postponing Consideration of this Motion to the Town Council's Next Regularly Scheduled Meeting BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby reappoints Scott Andrusis (U) to the Redevelopment Agency for a term ending December 31, 2024, and postpones consideration of this motion until the Town Council's next regularly scheduled meeting. G. Resolution Reappointing Barbara Barbour (R) to the Redevelopment Agency and Postponing Consideration of this Motion to the Town Council's Next Regularly Scheduled Meeting BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby reappoints Barbara Barbour (R) to the Redevelopment Agency for a term ending December 31, 2025, and postpones consideration of this motion until the Town Council's next regularly scheduled meeting. 3 AGENDA Regular Meeting - Town Council Monday, September 20, 2021 11. Consent Agenda (Continued) b. Second Reading (Councilor Lopez) Motion to Approve Agenda Items 11 .b.A. as a Second Reading on the Consent Agenda A. Resolution Appointing Deputy Mayor Pendleton (D) to the Pension Committee BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby appoints Deputy Mayor Pendleton (D) to the Pension Committee for a term ending November 8, 2021, to fill the unexpired term of Mary Justine Hockenberry. (Councilor Koboski) Motion to Approve Agenda Items 11 .b.B. as a Second Reading on the Consent Agenda B. Resolution Reappointing John Phillips (U) to the Inland Wetlands Agency/Conservation Commission BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby reappoints John Phillips (U) to the Inland Wetlands/Conservation Commission for a term ending June 1, 2025. c. Miscellaneous None
Unfinished Business A. Discussion Item: The Creation of a Memorial to Honor Residents who have been Impacted by COVID-19 (requested by Councilor Evans) (Previously discussed at the Town Council Regular Meeting on July 19, 2021)
Discussion Item: Creation of an Arts Commission (requested by Councilor Evans) (Previously discussed at the Town Council Regular Meeting on July 19, 2021)
Discussion Item: Legalization of Marijuana in the State of Connecticut and the Possible Impacts on the Town of South Windsor (requested by Councilor Koboski and Mayor Paterna) (Previously discussed at the Town Council Regular Meeting on July 19, 2021)
New Business A. Resolution Approving a Transfer of $1,320.33 from the Fire Marshal Operating Account to the Building Maintenance Utilities Account (Deputy Mayor Pendleton) BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby approves a transfer of $1,320.33 from the Fire Marshal Operating Account to the Building Maintenance Utilities Account to cover costs for cell service for iPads.
Resolution Regarding DNR Laboratories (Councilor Evans) WHEREAS, the Town of South Windsor has a very complex audio-visual system that is used to hold, record, and broadcast public meetings; and WHEREAS, given the specialized nature and intricacies of the setup, all of the equipment in the meeting rooms and the control room has been installed, configured, and supported by the same vendor, DNR Laboratories of Watertown, Connecticut, to allow such equipment to seamlessly integrate; and WHEREAS, an effort to continue to improve and expand the functionality of the system is ongoing, and the cost to add elements to the audio-visual system often exceeds the threshold for competitive bidding set forth in Section 714 of the South Windsor Town Charter; and WHEREAS, in order to maintain the continuity of the current audio-visual system and minimize costs, it is in the best interest of the Town to waive the competitive bid process each time elements are added to the audio-visual system. This will allow a single vendor to have complete knowledge of the system, thus providing more streamlined and efficient services to the Town NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby waives the competitive bid process as described in Section 714 of the Town's Charter and authorizes the use of a single vendor for the continuing purchase and installation of audio-visual systems equipment in South Windsor facilities.
C. Resolution Waiving Competitive Bidding for the Tower at Veterans Memorial Park and Authorizing the Town Manager to Execute Any and All Contracts and Documents (Councilor King) WHEREAS, the Town of South Windsor is in the third year of a multi-year project to upgrade radio communications for all emergency services and Town departments; and WHEREAS, the Town of South Windsor has approval from the Capital Projects Committee, Planning & Zoning Commission, and the Town Council to erect a communication tower at Veterans Memorial Park located at 575 Pleasant Valley Road; and WHEREAS, Marcus Communications provides all Town emergency services and departments with communication equipment currently in use; and WHEREAS, Marcus Communications has provided the Town of South Windsor reliable and consistent customer service for many years; and WHEREAS, the Town of South Windsor has engaged Marcus Communications for construction consultant services for the communication project at Veterans Memorial Park; and WHEREAS, Marcus Communications has researched and vetted contractors and suppliers for the communication tower, foundation, shelter, and radio equipment; and WHEREAS, the Fire Marshal's Office and South Windsor Volunteer Fire Department have maintained oversite and control of purchasing equipment for the upgrade of radio communications NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby waives the competitive bidding process for the construction of the communication tower, foundation, shelter, and radio equipment at Veterans Memorial Park; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby authorizes Town Manager Michael Maniscalco to execute any and all contracts and documents necessary for the construction, foundation, shelter, and radio equipment for the communication tower project at Veterans Memorial Park.
Discussion Item: Changing the Title of the Agricultural Land Preservation Advisory Commission to the Agricultural Commission (requested by Councilor Lopez) (Chairman Joseph Kennedy to be present)
Resolution Accepting the Resignation of Edwina Futtner (R) from the Economic Development Commission (Councilor Maneelev) BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby accepts with regret the resignation of Edwina Futtner (R) from the Economic Development Commission effective July 1, 2021; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council extends its thanks to Edwina Futtner for the time she has dedicated to serving her community by her membership on the Economic Development Commission.
Resolution Accepting the Resignation of Charles Margolis (D) from the Human Relations Commission (Councilor Lvdecker) BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby accepts with regret the resignation of Charles Margolis (D) from the Human Relations Commission effective immediately; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council extends its thanks to Charles Margolis for the time he has dedicated to serving his community by his membership on the Human Relations Commission.
Resolution Approving a Refund of Taxes to Fifty-Eight (58) South Windsor Taxpayers (Councilor Snvder) BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby approves a refund of property taxes to fifty-eight (58) South Windsor Taxpayers, the total of said refunds being $11,325.95 and as more fully described on attached Exhibit A.
Discussion Item: Regional Report Regarding Car Break-ins (requested by Councilor Lydecker) (Chief Lindstrom, Police Department to be present)
Discussion Item: Proposed Revisions to the Town Council Rules & Procedures (requested by the Town Council Rules & Procedures Committee)
Discussion Item: Proposed Revisions to the Flag Flying Policy (requested by the Flag Flying Policy Working Group)
Discussion Item: Safety Tips to be Put on the Town Website (Safety Sheets) (requested by Deputy Mayor Pendleton)
Public Input
17. Executive Session A. To discuss the possible purchase of real estate for the Town pursuant to Connecticut General Statutes §1-210 (b)(7) (Griffin Road and Strong Road). 18. Adjournment