1. Call Meeting to Order 2. Pledge of Allegiance 3. Roll Coll
Mayor's Remarks Women's History Month Holi, 8th Hartford St. Patrick's Day Parade, 11th First day of Spring, 20th Ramadan begins at sundown, 22nd
Adoption of Agenda
Communications and Reports from the Town Manager
New Business Mayor Liz Charles Margolis the Poet Laureate Citation and Proclamation
Councilor Paterna Amending the Poet Laureate resolution to include a student Poet Laureate BE IT RESOLVED, that the South Windsor Town Council hereby establishes the honorary position of Poet Laureate and student Poet Laureate for the Town of South Windsor, the term of said appointment to be two (2) years-coinciding, as closely as possible, with the terms of the municipal elections; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the "charge" to said Poet Laureate and student Poet Laureate shall be to promote and sponsor events featuring area poets and authors; encourage the love of poetry among all ages; and represent the cultural aspects of the Town at public functions, when so requested by the South Windsor Town Council or the Town Manager.
Mayor Liz Mayoral Appointment Steve Straight as Poet Laureate to replace Charles Margolis
Mayor Liz Mayoral Appointment of Ria Saxena first Student Poet Laureate
Adoption of Minutes of Previous Meetings Approval of February 21, 2023 Town Council Meeting Minutes BE IT RESOLVED, that the South Windsor Town Council hereby approves the Minutes of the Regular Town Council Meeting of February 21, 2023.
Communication from Liaisons, Officers, and Boards Directly Responsible to Council
Reports from Committees
[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 None. Councilor Paterna B. Second Reading Motion to approve items 11 B 1 and 11 B 2 as a second reading on the consent agenda. 1) Resolution appointing Joseph Kennedy (D) as an alternate to the Water Pollution Control Authority to fill the unexpired term of David Basile BE IT RESOLVED, that the South Windsor Town Council hereby appoints Joseph Kennedy (D) as an alternate of the Water Pollution Control Authority, to fill the unexpired term of David Basile, for a term date ending November 30, 2025. 2) Resolution reappointing Claudia Bernstein (D) as a member of the South Windsor Alliance for Families, for a term ending September 1,2025 BE IT RESOLVED, that the South Windsor Town Council hereby reappoints Claudia Bernstein (D) as a member of the South Windsor Alliance for Families for a term ending September 1, 2025. C. Miscellaneous ? None
Councilor Lydecker Board of Education Budget for Fiscal Year 2023/2024 Presentation to the Town Council
Councilor Lopez Resolution setting a time and place for a Public Hearing to receive citizen input on the Proposed Board of Education Budget for Fiscal Year 2023/2024 BE IT RESOLVED, that the South Windsor Town Council-hereby sets Monday, April 3, 2023 at 8:00pm in the Council Chambers of the South Windsor Town Hall, 1540 Sullivan Avenue, South Windsor, Connecticut as the time and place for a Public Hearing to receive citizen input on the proposed Board of Education Budget for the Fiscal Year 2023/2024.
Councilor Gamble Discussion Item: Wood Memorial Library and Museum Grant, Clay Major
Councilor Lopez Resolution setting a time and place for a Public Hearing to receive citizen input on the Appropriation of $75,000 from the Capital Non-Recurring Funds account to the Wood Memorial Library and Museum STEAP Grant account for HVAC upgrades BE IT RESOLVED, that the South Windsor Town Council hereby sets Monday, March 20, 2023, at 8:00 p.m., in the Council Chambers of the South Windsor Town Hall, 1540 Sullivan Avenue, South Windsor, Connecticut as the time and place for a Public Hearing to receive citizen input on the appropriation of $75.000 from the Capital Non-Recurring Account to the Wood Memorial Library HVAC Upgrades STEAP Grant Account Project
Deputy Mayor King Resolution authorizing the appropriation of $35,000 from the Capital Non-Recurring Funds account to the FEMA Dispatch Renovations account to install two 911 back-up dispatch workstations at the EOC WHEREAS, the Town Council wishes to use $35,000 in Capital Non-Recurring funds to fund the 25% local matching portion of a 2022 Congressional Direct Spending EOC Award of $112,000 to assist in paying for the installation of two 911 Back-up Dispatch workstations at the EOC; and WHEREAS, on October 21, 2021, the Town of South Windsor submitted a grant application to United States Senator Christopher Murphy's Office to request a Congressional Direct Spending EOC Grant for $112,000 to install two 911 back-up dispatching positions at the Emergency Operation Center; and WHEREAS, on April 7,2022, the Town of South Windsor was notified that the Town of South Windsor was awarded the grant with a 25% local matching funding equaling $28,000; and WHEREAS, on September 19, 2022, Marcus Communications submitted a quote for $ 116,813.42 to complete the project from vendors matching FEMA procurement requirements; and WHEREAS, on November 23, 2022, the State of Connecticut Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection officially awarded the grant to the Town of South Windsor; and WHEREAS, the submitted Marcus Communications quote exceeds the original budget of $112,000; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the South Windsor Town Council hereby authorizes the Town Manager Michael Maniscalco, Town Manager to transfer $35,000 from the Capital Non-Recurring account to the FEMA Dispatch Renovations Account to account to the increased cost to install two 911 Back-up Dispatch workstations at the EOC.
Councilor Evans Amending the Open Government Initiative Resolution of December 16,2019 WHEREAS, four objectives are identified 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 facilitate collaboration among citizens to bring together multiple perspectives while encouraging participation, partnerships, and cooperation while solving problems and identifying community needs. 3- Accessibility: to make available and accessible all information regarding town business that may be necessary and meaningful to Town citizens; 4. Accountabilitv: to ensure all government officials and Town commission members uphold the responsibility and obligations of their respective positions and ensure they act in the best interests of the community. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the South Windsor Town Council hereby directs the Town Manager to make available the equipment and facilities necessary to video record Town Commission meetings and for video recordings of Commission meetings to be regularly uploaded and available for the public to access on the Town's website; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Town Council hereby directs the Human Relations Commission, Inland Wetlands Agency/ Conservation Commission, Patriotic Commission, Mass Transit and Highway Advisory, and Social Justice and Racial Equity Commission, to video record their meetings utilizing available Town video equipment no later than April 1, 2023. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the Town Council additionally directs the Agricultural Commission, Economic Development Commission, Historic District Commission, and Public Building Commission, to continue to audio, record all meetings through September 30, 2023 and to begin video recording their meetings utilizing available Town video equipment no later than October 1, 2023. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the Town Council hereby directs the above-named Commissions to work with Town Manager or designees to coordinate the posting of video recordings on the Town's website for the public viewing in a reasonable and timely manner beginning no later than the above designated dates; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Town Council will make necessary technical preparations in order to ensure all above-named Commissions are able to video recording and have video recordings available for the public on the town website no later than the above designated dates; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the implementation of regular video recordings of the Commissions meetings being available on the Town website for the public to access supports the objectives set out by the Open Government Initiative.
Councilor Koboski Resolution approving of eleven (11) refunds, the total of said refunds being $8,193.36 BE IT RESOLVED, that the South Windsor Town Council hereby approves a refund of property taxes to eleven (11) South Windsor Taxpayers, the total of said refunds being $8,193.36 and as more fully described on attachment exhibit A.
Councilor Gamble Resolution approving of five (5) refunds, the total of said refunds being $2,664.82 BE IT RESOLVED, that the South Windsor Town Council hereby approves a refund of property taxes to five (5) South Windsor Taxpayers, the total of said refunds being $2,664.82 and as more fully described on attachment exhibit B.
Councilor Kozikowski Resolution extending the probationary period of Clerk of the Council Amanda Poma BE IT RESOLVED, that the South Windsor Town Council hereby extends the probationary period of Clerk of the Council, Amanda Poma. Said probationary period will end on June 26, 2023 and will be followed by a review with the Personnel Committee.
Public Input for Any Matter Public Input for any other matter shall not exceed thirty (30) minutes. When recognized by the Mayor, the speaker(s) shall approach the lectern, give their name and address. Speakers shall avoid personal attacks or impugning or alleging an improper motive to any person. The speaker(s) may address the Council on any item. The speaker(s) shall limit their speaking time to five (5) minutes.
16. Communications from the Council 18. Adjournment
Mar 06, 2023 Council Meetings
1. Call Meeting to Order 2. Pledge of Allegiance 3. Roll Coll
Mayor's Remarks Women's History Month Holi, 8th Hartford St. Patrick's Day Parade, 11th First day of Spring, 20th Ramadan begins at sundown, 22nd
Adoption of Agenda
Communications and Reports from the Town Manager
New Business Mayor Liz Charles Margolis the Poet Laureate Citation and Proclamation
Councilor Paterna Amending the Poet Laureate resolution to include a student Poet Laureate BE IT RESOLVED, that the South Windsor Town Council hereby establishes the honorary position of Poet Laureate and student Poet Laureate for the Town of South Windsor, the term of said appointment to be two (2) years-coinciding, as closely as possible, with the terms of the municipal elections; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the "charge" to said Poet Laureate and student Poet Laureate shall be to promote and sponsor events featuring area poets and authors; encourage the love of poetry among all ages; and represent the cultural aspects of the Town at public functions, when so requested by the South Windsor Town Council or the Town Manager.
Mayor Liz Mayoral Appointment Steve Straight as Poet Laureate to replace Charles Margolis
Mayor Liz Mayoral Appointment of Ria Saxena first Student Poet Laureate
Adoption of Minutes of Previous Meetings Approval of February 21, 2023 Town Council Meeting Minutes BE IT RESOLVED, that the South Windsor Town Council hereby approves the Minutes of the Regular Town Council Meeting of February 21, 2023.
Communication from Liaisons, Officers, and Boards Directly Responsible to Council
Reports from Committees
[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 None. Councilor Paterna B. Second Reading Motion to approve items 11 B 1 and 11 B 2 as a second reading on the consent agenda. 1) Resolution appointing Joseph Kennedy (D) as an alternate to the Water Pollution Control Authority to fill the unexpired term of David Basile BE IT RESOLVED, that the South Windsor Town Council hereby appoints Joseph Kennedy (D) as an alternate of the Water Pollution Control Authority, to fill the unexpired term of David Basile, for a term date ending November 30, 2025. 2) Resolution reappointing Claudia Bernstein (D) as a member of the South Windsor Alliance for Families, for a term ending September 1,2025 BE IT RESOLVED, that the South Windsor Town Council hereby reappoints Claudia Bernstein (D) as a member of the South Windsor Alliance for Families for a term ending September 1, 2025. C. Miscellaneous ? None
Councilor Lydecker Board of Education Budget for Fiscal Year 2023/2024 Presentation to the Town Council
Councilor Lopez Resolution setting a time and place for a Public Hearing to receive citizen input on the Proposed Board of Education Budget for Fiscal Year 2023/2024 BE IT RESOLVED, that the South Windsor Town Council-hereby sets Monday, April 3, 2023 at 8:00pm in the Council Chambers of the South Windsor Town Hall, 1540 Sullivan Avenue, South Windsor, Connecticut as the time and place for a Public Hearing to receive citizen input on the proposed Board of Education Budget for the Fiscal Year 2023/2024.
Councilor Gamble Discussion Item: Wood Memorial Library and Museum Grant, Clay Major
Councilor Lopez Resolution setting a time and place for a Public Hearing to receive citizen input on the Appropriation of $75,000 from the Capital Non-Recurring Funds account to the Wood Memorial Library and Museum STEAP Grant account for HVAC upgrades BE IT RESOLVED, that the South Windsor Town Council hereby sets Monday, March 20, 2023, at 8:00 p.m., in the Council Chambers of the South Windsor Town Hall, 1540 Sullivan Avenue, South Windsor, Connecticut as the time and place for a Public Hearing to receive citizen input on the appropriation of $75.000 from the Capital Non-Recurring Account to the Wood Memorial Library HVAC Upgrades STEAP Grant Account Project
Deputy Mayor King Resolution authorizing the appropriation of $35,000 from the Capital Non-Recurring Funds account to the FEMA Dispatch Renovations account to install two 911 back-up dispatch workstations at the EOC WHEREAS, the Town Council wishes to use $35,000 in Capital Non-Recurring funds to fund the 25% local matching portion of a 2022 Congressional Direct Spending EOC Award of $112,000 to assist in paying for the installation of two 911 Back-up Dispatch workstations at the EOC; and WHEREAS, on October 21, 2021, the Town of South Windsor submitted a grant application to United States Senator Christopher Murphy's Office to request a Congressional Direct Spending EOC Grant for $112,000 to install two 911 back-up dispatching positions at the Emergency Operation Center; and WHEREAS, on April 7,2022, the Town of South Windsor was notified that the Town of South Windsor was awarded the grant with a 25% local matching funding equaling $28,000; and WHEREAS, on September 19, 2022, Marcus Communications submitted a quote for $ 116,813.42 to complete the project from vendors matching FEMA procurement requirements; and WHEREAS, on November 23, 2022, the State of Connecticut Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection officially awarded the grant to the Town of South Windsor; and WHEREAS, the submitted Marcus Communications quote exceeds the original budget of $112,000; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the South Windsor Town Council hereby authorizes the Town Manager Michael Maniscalco, Town Manager to transfer $35,000 from the Capital Non-Recurring account to the FEMA Dispatch Renovations Account to account to the increased cost to install two 911 Back-up Dispatch workstations at the EOC.
Councilor Evans Amending the Open Government Initiative Resolution of December 16,2019 WHEREAS, four objectives are identified 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 facilitate collaboration among citizens to bring together multiple perspectives while encouraging participation, partnerships, and cooperation while solving problems and identifying community needs. 3- Accessibility: to make available and accessible all information regarding town business that may be necessary and meaningful to Town citizens; 4. Accountabilitv: to ensure all government officials and Town commission members uphold the responsibility and obligations of their respective positions and ensure they act in the best interests of the community. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the South Windsor Town Council hereby directs the Town Manager to make available the equipment and facilities necessary to video record Town Commission meetings and for video recordings of Commission meetings to be regularly uploaded and available for the public to access on the Town's website; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Town Council hereby directs the Human Relations Commission, Inland Wetlands Agency/ Conservation Commission, Patriotic Commission, Mass Transit and Highway Advisory, and Social Justice and Racial Equity Commission, to video record their meetings utilizing available Town video equipment no later than April 1, 2023. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the Town Council additionally directs the Agricultural Commission, Economic Development Commission, Historic District Commission, and Public Building Commission, to continue to audio, record all meetings through September 30, 2023 and to begin video recording their meetings utilizing available Town video equipment no later than October 1, 2023. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the Town Council hereby directs the above-named Commissions to work with Town Manager or designees to coordinate the posting of video recordings on the Town's website for the public viewing in a reasonable and timely manner beginning no later than the above designated dates; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Town Council will make necessary technical preparations in order to ensure all above-named Commissions are able to video recording and have video recordings available for the public on the town website no later than the above designated dates; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the implementation of regular video recordings of the Commissions meetings being available on the Town website for the public to access supports the objectives set out by the Open Government Initiative.
Councilor Koboski Resolution approving of eleven (11) refunds, the total of said refunds being $8,193.36 BE IT RESOLVED, that the South Windsor Town Council hereby approves a refund of property taxes to eleven (11) South Windsor Taxpayers, the total of said refunds being $8,193.36 and as more fully described on attachment exhibit A.
Councilor Gamble Resolution approving of five (5) refunds, the total of said refunds being $2,664.82 BE IT RESOLVED, that the South Windsor Town Council hereby approves a refund of property taxes to five (5) South Windsor Taxpayers, the total of said refunds being $2,664.82 and as more fully described on attachment exhibit B.
Councilor Kozikowski Resolution extending the probationary period of Clerk of the Council Amanda Poma BE IT RESOLVED, that the South Windsor Town Council hereby extends the probationary period of Clerk of the Council, Amanda Poma. Said probationary period will end on June 26, 2023 and will be followed by a review with the Personnel Committee.
Public Input for Any Matter Public Input for any other matter shall not exceed thirty (30) minutes. When recognized by the Mayor, the speaker(s) shall approach the lectern, give their name and address. Speakers shall avoid personal attacks or impugning or alleging an improper motive to any person. The speaker(s) may address the Council on any item. The speaker(s) shall limit their speaking time to five (5) minutes.
16. Communications from the Council 18. Adjournment