Town Council Agenda
AGENDA
TOWN COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
COUNCIL CHAMBERS MONDAY, JULY 6, 2015
SOUTH WINDSOR TOWN HALL TIME: 7:00 P.M.
1. Call Meeting to Order
2. Prayer: Ms. Nilofer Haider, Muslim Faith
3. Pledge of Allegiance
4. Roll Call
5. Public Input
[Per Town Council Rules, this segment of the meeting shall not exceed thirty (30) minutes unless extended by the Mayor, with the consent of a majority of the Town Council.]
6. Environmental Health & Safety Message
7. Adoption of Minutes of Previous Meetings
8. Public Petitions
9. Communications from Officers and Boards Directly Responsible to Council
10. Reports from Standing Committees
11. Reports of Temporary Committees
12. Consent Agenda
[All items listed with an asterisk (*) are considered to be routine by the Town Council and will be enacted by one Motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a Council member so requests, in which event the item will be removed from the General Order of Business and be considered in its normal sequence on the Agenda.]
13. Unfinished Business
* A. Resolution Reappointing Herbert Asplund (R) to the Patriotic Commission
* B. Resolution Reappointing Gene Botteron (R) to the Patriotic Commission
* C. Resolution Reappointing William Carroll (R) to the Patriotic Commission
AGENDA
Regular Meeting – Town Council
Monday, July 6, 2015
13. Unfinished Business
* D. Resolution Reappointing Teri Dickey-Gaignat (R) an Alternate to the Patriotic Commission
* E. Resolution Reappointing Teri Dickey-Gaignat (R) to the Personnel Board of Appeals
* F. Resolution Appointing William Flagg (D) an Alternate to the Planning & Zoning Commission
G. Resolution Setting Terms for the Members and Alternates of the Board of Assessment Appeals (Board of Tax Review)
14. New Business
* A. Resolution Appointing Bryan Jennings (D) to the Mass Transit and Highway Advisory Commission and Postponing Consideration of this Motion until the Town Council’s Next Regularly Scheduled Meeting
* B. Resolution Reappointing Nilofer Haider (D) to the Human Relations Commission and Postponing Consideration of this Motion until the Town Council’s Next Regularly Scheduled Meeting
* C. Resolution Reappointing James Throwe (D) an Alternate to the Patriotic Commission and Postponing Consideration of this Motion until the Town Council’s Next Regularly Scheduled Meeting
* D. Resolution Reappointing Kent Carlson (D) to the Patriotic Commission and Postponing Consideration of this Motion until the Town Council’s Next Regularly Scheduled Meeting
* E. Resolution Appointing Mary Justine Hockenberry (D) an Alternate to the Economic Development Commission and Postponing Consideration of this Motion until the Town Council’s Next Regularly Scheduled Meeting
* F. Resolution Appointing Debbie Duarte (D) a Full Member to the Board of Assessment Appeals and Postponing Consideration of this Motion until the Town Council’s Next Regularly Scheduled Meeting
G. Resolution Endorsing the Priest Farm Property Project
AGENDA
Regular Meeting – Town Council
Monday, July 6, 2015
14. New Business
H. Resolution Approving Offer of a Tax Fixing Agreement with South Windsor Developers, LLC
I. Resolution Approving the Transfer of $164,404 from Two Capital Project Accounts to the Underground Storage Tank Capital Project Account
J. Resolution Setting a Time and Place for a Public Hearing to Receive Citizen Input on an Appropriation of $74,000 from the Capital and Non-Recurring Expenditure Account
15. Passage of Ordinance
16. Communications and Reports from Town Manager
[Per Town Council Rules, this segment of the meeting shall not exceed ten (10) minutes unless extended by the Mayor, with the consent of a majority of the Council.]
17. Public Input
[Per Town Council
Rules, this segment of the meeting shall not exceed thirty (30) minutes unless extended by the Mayor, with the consent of a majority of the Town Council.]
1 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 personnel issues, (Clerk of the Council’s Review and Town Manager’s Review).
20. Adjournment
RESOLUTIONS
Monday, July 6, 2015
7. Adoption of Minutes of Previous Meetings
(Councilor Snyder)
BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council approves the Minutes of the following Town Council Meetings: Joint Work Session with the Board of Education Minutes of March 25, 2015; Special Budget Work Session Minutes of April 8, 2015; Public Hearing Minutes of July 15, 2015; Special Meeting Minutes of June 23, 2015 and July 1, 2015; and Regular Meeting Minutes of July 15, 2015.
12. Consent Agenda
(Councilor Delnicki and Deputy Mayor Havens)
Motion to approve Agenda Items 13. A. through 13. F. and Items 14. A. through 14. F. as the Consent Agenda.
(Please read dark headings, only, on Consent Agenda Items.)
13. Unfinished Business
* A. Resolution Reappointing Herbert Asplund (R) to the Patriotic Commission
(Councilor Delnicki)
BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby reappoints Herbert Asplund (R) to the Patriotic Commission for a term ending December 31, 2017.
* B. Resolution Reappointing Gene Botteron (R) to the Patriotic Commission
(Councilor Delnicki)
BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby reappoints Gene Botteron (R) to the Patriotic Commission for a term ending December 31, 2017.
* C. Resolution Reappointing William Carroll (R) to the Patriotic Commission
(Councilor Delnicki)
BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby reappoints William Carroll (R) to the Patriotic Commission for a term ending December 31, 2017.
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Regular Meeting – Town Council
Monday, July 6, 2015
13. Unfinished Business (Continued)
* D. Resolution Reappointing Teri Dickey-Gaignat (R) an Alternate to the Patriotic Commission
(Councilor Delnicki)
BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby reappoints Teri Dickey-Gaignat (R) an Alternate to the Patriotic Commission for a term ending December 31, 2017.
* E. Resolution Reappointing Teri Dickey-Gaignat (R) to the Personnel Board of Appeals
(Councilor Delnicki)
BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby reappoints Teri Dickey-Gaignat (R) to the Personnel Board of Appeals for a term ending November 30, 2017.
* F. Resolution Appointing William Flagg (D) an Alternate to the Planning & Zoning Commission
(Deputy Mayor Havens)
BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby appoints William Flagg (D) an Alternate to the Planning & Zoning Commission for a term ending November 14, 2015 to fill a vacancy.
G. Resolution Setting Terms for the Members and Alternates of the Board of Assessment Appeals (Board of Tax Review)
(Councilor Pendleton)
WHEREAS, the Town Charter of the Town of South Windsor provides in Section 502 that the Town Council shall appoint a Board of Tax Review; and
WHEREAS, the Charter requires that the Board of Tax Review shall consist of three members and two alternates; and
WHEREAS, the Charter provides for the dates of the initial appointment of the members of the Board of Tax Review and provides for four year terms; and
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13. G. (Continued)
WHEREAS, in 1995, the Connecticut General Assembly changed the name of the “Board of Tax Review” to the “Board of Assessment Appeals” and the duties and responsibilities of the Board are set forth in the Connecticut General Statutes; and
WHEREAS, there has over time been some confusion with the terms of appointments for the members and alternates
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby fixes the terms of the members and alternates of the Board of Assessment Appeals (Board of Tax Review) to bring such terms into compliance with the Town Charter, as follows:
· The term of member Darren DeMartino (R) shall be effective through November 30, 2017;
· The term of member Kevin Greer (R) shall be effective through November 30, 2015;
· The term of a vacancy (previously Joan Walsh) (D) shall be effective through November 30, 2015;
· The term of alternate Carolyn Carey (R) shall be effective through November 30, 2015; and
· The term of alternate Debbie Duarte (D) shall be effective through November 30, 2017.
14. New Business
* A. Resolution Appointing Bryan Jennings (D) to the Mass Transit and Highway Advisory Commission and Postponing Consideration of this Motion until the Town Council’s Next Regularly Scheduled Meeting
(Deputy Mayor Havens)
BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby appoints Bryan Jennings (D) to the Mass Transit and Highway Advisory Commission for a term ending November 30, 2015 to fill a vacancy and postpones consideration of this motion until the Town Council’s next regularly scheduled meeting.
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Regular Meeting – Town Council
Monday, July 6, 2015
14. New Business (Continued)
* B. Resolution Reappointing Nilofer Haider (D) to the Human Relations Commission and Postponing Consideration of this Motion until the Town Council’s Next Regularly Scheduled Meeting
(Deputy Mayor Havens)
BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby reappoints Nilofer Haider (D) to the Human Relations Commission for a term ending November 30, 2017 and postpones consideration of this motion until the Town Council’s next regularly scheduled meeting.
* C. Resolution Reappointing James Throwe (D) an Alternate to the Patriotic Commission and Postponing Consideration of this Motion until the Town Council’s Next Regularly Scheduled Meeting
(Deputy Mayor Havens)
BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby reappoints James Throwe (D) an Alternate to the Patriotic Commission for a term ending December 31, 2017 and postpones consideration of this motion until the Town Council’s next regularly scheduled meeting.
* D. Resolution Reappointing Kent Carlson (D) to the Patriotic Commission and Postponing Consideration of this Motion until the Town Council’s Next Regularly Scheduled Meeting
(Deputy Mayor Havens)
BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby reappoints Kent Carlson (D) to the Patriotic Commission for a term ending December 31, 2017 and postpones consideration of this motion until the Town Council’s next regularly scheduled meeting.
* E. Resolution Appointing Mary Justine Hockenberry (D) an Alternate to the Economic Development Commission and Postponing Consideration of this Motion until the Town Council’s Next Regularly Scheduled Meeting
(Deputy Mayor Havens)
BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby appoints Mary Justine Hockenberry (D) an Alternate to the Economic Development Commission for a term ending November 30, 2015 to fill a vacancy and postpones consideration of this motion until the Town Council’s next regularly scheduled meeting.
RESOLUTIONS
Regular Meeting – Town Council
Monday, July 6, 2015
14. New Business (Continued)
* F. Resolution Appointing Debbie Duarte (D) a Full Member to the Board of Assessment Appeals and Postponing Consideration of this Motion until the Town Council’s Next Regularly Scheduled Meeting
(Deputy Mayor Havens)
BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby appoints Debbie Duarte (D) a full member to the Board of Assessment Appeals for a term ending November 30, 2015 to fill a vacancy and postpones consideration of this motion until the Town Council’s next regularly scheduled meeting.
G. Resolution Endorsing the Priest Farm Property Project
(Councilor Paterna)
WHEREAS, in May 2014 Council established a Committee named the South Windsor Agriculture, Arts and Nature Center Committee, (SWAAN) to help create a project celebrating the farm heritage of South Windsor utilizing the Town owned property known as the Priest Farm, (approximately 75 acres, purchased in 1996 for $500,215.00), which will be a benefit to the community; and
WHEREAS, the SWAAN Committee has met for the past year developing strategic plans and evaluating the community uses of the Priest Farm property; and
WHEREAS, the SWAAN Committee has received $28,000.00 in grant money to be used for a feasibility study to include a study on the integrity of the structures on the property and the potential for reuse; conceptual planning of the entire property; and potential costs for upgrades; and
WHEREAS, the SWAAN Committee is exploring a variety of community uses, with focus on agriculture and education; and
WHEREAS, the SWAAN Committee has developed a history of the Priest Family Farm with the support of the South Windsor Public Library, Wood Memorial Library & Museum, South Windsor Historical Society, and the Town Planning Department staff; and
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Monday, July 6, 2015
14. G. (Continued)
WHEREAS, the Town Council endorsement of the project will allow the SWAAN Committee to bring the ideas and plans to the public
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby endorses and supports the project at the Priest Farm property.
H. Resolution Approving Offer of a Tax Fixing Agreement with South Windsor, LLC
(Councilor Mirek)
WHEREAS, the Town of South Windsor’s Tax Partnership Program, established pursuant to Connecticut General Statutes Section 12-65b, is intended to encourage the development and expansion of quality improvements in Town through tax and other economic incentives, and is designed to retain and attract improvement projects that will generate substantial additional tax revenues for the Town; and
WHEREAS, South Windsor Developers, LLC has proposed improvements to be known as The Residences at Evergreen Walk, which shall consist of nine apartment buildings with a total of approximately 200 apartments, a clubhouse and a Town Square, all as part of the residential component of the Evergreen Walk Master Plan Community; and once financing is in place, construction will begin and will take approximately 36 months to complete
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council is pleased to offer a tax fixing agreement between the Town and South Windsor Developers, LLC, fixing the real property assessment of the apartment buildings at values that would result in real property taxes of $2,500 per unit per year, for a period of five (5) years, beginning for each apartment building on the October Grand List of the Town following issuance by the Town of a Certificate of Occupancy for that particular building. The estimated property taxes for the nine apartment buildings is $500,000 per year for the term of the agreement; and
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Regular Meeting – Town Council
Monday, July 6, 2015
14. H. (Continued)
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council’s offer to South Windsor Developers, LLC is conditioned upon its meeting the terms of the agreement, and if South Windsor Developers, LLC fails to meet its obligations under the agreement, South Windsor Developers, LLC shall be liable to the Town for taxes and statutory interest accruing from the date of default, based upon the Town’s assessed value for each apartment building on the immediately preceding October Grand List, and not based upon the taxes as fixed pursuant to this agreement; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council’s offer is contingent upon South Windsor Developers, LLC executing a written agreement reflecting the terms set forth in the Resolution and such other terms as the Town may require.
I. Resolution Approving the Transfer of $164,404 from Two Capital Project Accounts to the Underground Storage Tank Capital Project Account
(Councilor Wagner)
BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby approves a transfer of $11,529 from the completed Landfill Improvement Capital Project Account and $152,875 from the Town Hall Boiler & Control Replacement Capital Project Account for a total transfer of $164,404 to the Underground Storage Tank Capital Project Account, to cover costs that were unable to be financed through leasing.
J. Resolution Setting a Time and Place for a Public Hearing to Receive Citizen Input on an Appropriation of $74,000 from the Capital and Non-Recurring Expenditure Account
(Councilor Riley)
BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby sets Monday, July 20, 2015, 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 an Appropriation of $74,000 from the Capital and Non-Recurring Expenditure Account to cover engineering costs associated with replacement of the track surface and installation of a multipurpose field at South Windsor High School.
RESOLUTIONS
Regular Meeting – Town Council
Monday, July 6, 2015
15. Passage of Ordinance
16. Communications and Reports from Town Manager
[Per Town Council Rules, this segment of the meeting shall not exceed ten (10) minutes unless extended by the Mayor, with the consent of a majority of the Council.]
17. Public Input
[Per Town Council Rules, this segment of the meeting shall not exceed thirty (30) minutes unless extended by the Mayor, with the consent of a majority of the Town
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 personnel issues, (Clerk of the Council’s Review and Town Manager’s Review).
20. Adjournment