Windsor Town Council March 20, 2000 Unapproved Minutes Mayor Hogan called the regular meeting to order at 7:32 PM. 1. ROLL CALL - PRESENT- Mayor Hogan, Deputy Mayor Curtis, Council member Albano, Council member Broxterman (arrived at 8:50 PM) Council member Haverstock, Council member Pacino, Council member Ristas and Council member Trinks 2. PRAYER - Deputy Mayor Curtis 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Deputy Mayor Curtis 4. RESOLUTIONS AND AWARDS a. Resolution honoring Mr. Ernie Perrault, Windsor Instructional Basketball League Council member Pacino read the Resolution honoring Mr. Ernie Perrault for his volunteer service with the Windsor Instructional Basketball League. 5. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS AND PETITIONS John McKeon, 415 Broad Street, previously asked the Council to break down the tax bill for education / town services, and he reiterated his request. He discussed the Hartford’s cap on property taxes and suggested Windsor implement the same system. 6. PUBLIC BUILDING COMMISSION REPORT Chairman Joe Novak gave the report. WHS addition and renovation - phase one continues, the HVAC work continues, the roof will be completed this week; the project is under budget and ahead of schedule. Sage Park Roof Project is complete and there is approximately a $20,000 surplus. Rainbow Road Firehouse - the plans are still being developed. 330 Windsor Avenue - a new project to the PBC. They have issued an RFP for the design phase. They plan to establish a budget at their next meeting. The PBC now meets every other Tuesday. Deputy Mayor Curtis made a motion, seconded by Council member Haverstock, to move items 12 a. and 12 b. to this point in the agenda. The Motion Passed 7-0-0. 12. a. a. Commission on Aging & Handicapped Annual Report to the Town Council Chairperson Gail Deming gave the report. The Commission discusses issues regarding the handicapped and senior citizens in Windsor. She gave a brief overview of their recent projects. The Commission established the Human Assistance Fund and the brochure is now being updated. They are working with a high school student to develop a web site. She invited all to attend the meetings on the first Tuesday of every month in the Ludlow Room. b. Board of Education Report President Kenneson gave the report. She brought clippings from two town publications regarding scholarships. The BOE will meet on 3/21 at 6:30 PM. They will hear a presentation on the enrichment cluster. They will take action to approve the school calendar for 2000-2001, and hear an update on the WHS Renovation project. The Board will make their budget presentation to the Council on April 5th. On April 5th the ninth graders at WHS will go to various businesses in a job-shadowing day. Council member Haverstock asked that the full board and the superintendent present the budget as was done in past years. President Kenneson said she is unsure whether that will be done this year. Council member Haverstock inquired as to whether the BOE is satisfied with Windsor’s place regarding ERG. Council member Pacino asked about the new magnet school near Trinity. President Kenneson gave a brief overview of The Learning Quarter, construction is underway and Windsor will be participating. She urged people to contact the superintendent’s office for further information. A Diversity Committee meeting will be held on 3/29. The committee has extraordinary
representation across the town, with over 35 members at this time. The next presentation
will be from the Anti-defamation League. A variety of agencies have made presentations. 7. TOWN MANAGER’S REPORT All About Wilson The "All About Wilson" Neighborhood Conference is scheduled for Saturday, April 8th at the L.P. Wilson Community Center from 8 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. A great line-up of speakers has been scheduled for the day including Bernadine Silvers, the 1999 Hartford Courant Citizen of the Year. Breakout sessions providing information on child development, business development, home improvement, community building and senior issues will be offered. Free breakfast, lunch and childcare and transportation will be provided. For more information on the conference contact the Community Development staff at 285-1984.
Budget Open House We are making plans to once again offer a "Budget Open House" event on Monday April 3, 2000 from 5:30 – 7:00pm in the Council Chambers. Various staff members will be present to answer questions and hand out materials outlining their FY2001 budget proposals. Displays will be promptly dismantled at 7:00pm in time for the Budget Public Hearing scheduled for that evening.
Salt/Sand Clean-Up Street sweeping efforts began last week. This program will continue until the middle of June. A Public Works crew of five is starting at 5:00am each morning with two sweepers, one water truck and two dump trucks in operation. Our schedule is designed to start in the center of the town-heading north, and then start in the south end of town moving towards the center. The order of our routes is rotated each year so no one section of town is always last on the list to have their streets swept. School facilities will be done during the April break. For further information, please call our Department of Public Works at 285-1855.
Citizen Participation Opportunities Tomorrow evening, March 21, 2000 at 7:00pm residents of Olga Avenue are invited to the Windsor Public Library to discuss upcoming sidewalk and drainage improvements on their street. Letters were sent to residents of Olga Avenue regarding the meeting. Staff will be present to answer any questions or concerns they may have about the projects. Next Wednesday, March 29, 2000 the Lang Road sidewalk design will be the topic of discussion at 7:00pm meeting at the Northwest Park Nature Center. Letters about the meeting are forthcoming to Lang Road residents. Again, staff members will be available to facilitate the discussion and answer questions. For more information on these meetings, please call Town Engineer, Tom Lenehan at 285-1804.
Northwest Park Pancake Breakfast It’s time for one of Windsor’s most popular events, the annual Northwest Park Pancake Breakfast. From 8:00am – 11:00am this Saturday, March 25, 2000 you can feast on pancakes smothered with Northwest Park’s very own maple syrup, sausage, orange juice and coffee! Reservations are necessary to ensure everyone is served in a timely fashion so call to make yours today at 285-1886. 8. COMMUNICATIONS FROM COUNCIL MEMBERS Council member Albano-- none. Council member Haverstock -- responded to Mr. Trinks’ comments to President Kenneson during the BOE report. Council member Pacino-- congratulations to the participants in WIBL and Mr. Perrault. He suggested that the PBC be put on the Council’s April agenda meeting for an update. He complimented Enita Jubrey’s office, noting the vast amount of information she has. Council member Ristas-- asked Town Manager Churchill what tax information item is sent to all tax payers with the bill. Town Manager Churchill said there is an insert of explanation about taxes; Council member Ristas asked him for a sample at the next meeting. Council member Trinks-- said Windsor may be growing because of affordability. He urged everyone to volunteer in a school classroom. Deputy Mayor Curtis -- none. Mayor Hogan -- congratulated William Priester who was recognized by the Windsor
Exchange Club last week. 9. REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES Health and Safety Committee -- Council member Broxterman -- not present. Town Improvements - Deputy Mayor Curtis -- met on 3/13 to discuss renovations to Clover Street Field House which is still under discussion. They will meet on 3/27 at 7 PM Special Projects -- Council member Haverstock - they met on 3/16 and discussed Windsor’s brand name. They also discussed the Huntington House and the committee voted unanimously to recommend to the Council the purchase of the Huntington House. They sought a referral from the Mayor to the Finance Committee, which she did. Finance Committee-- Council member Trinks -- none.
10. ORDINANCES None. 11. UNFINISHED BUSINESS None. 12. NEW BUSINESS c. Approval of resolutions relative to the Clover Street School Code Compliance Project
Town Manager Churchill gave an overview and recommended passage of the resolutions.
Council member Trinks made a motion, seconded by Deputy Mayor Curtis, Council member Trinks made a motion, seconded by Deputy Mayor Curtis, d. Approval of resolution relative to the Poquonock School Code Compliance Project The Motion Passed 7-0-0. Council member Trinks made a motion, seconded by Deputy Mayor Curtis, The Motion Passed 7-0-0. Council member Trinks made a motion, seconded by Deputy Mayor Curtis, e. Approval of recycling contract with Windsor Sanitation Town Manager Churchill and Dr. Petrillo gave an overview. Council member Trinks made a motion, seconded by Council member Broxterman, that the Town Manager be authorized to extend the present Recycling Collection Contract with Windsor Sanitation, Inc. for a one year period starting July 1, 2000 at a price of $1.69 per dwelling unit per month. The Motion Passed 8-0-0. f. Staff Report on School Safety Report Scott Kuhnly, Windsor’s Risk Manager, and Chief Searles gave an overview. Council member Pacino felt the item should be left on the Finance Committee’s agenda until the reimbursement money comes in. Town Manager Churchill suggested he have a dialogue with the superintendent and then report back. g. Dissolve the Air and Water Pollution Control Board Council member Trinks made a motion, seconded by Council member Broxterman, to Council member Trinks made a motion, seconded by Council member Haverstock, 13. RESIGNATIONS AND APPOINTMENTS Council member Albano made a motion, seconded by Council member Pacino, Item L - to appoint Lori Gaudino to the Youth Commission for a 3 year term to expire 9/20/2002 or until a successor is appointed. The Motion Passed 8-0-0. Council member Trinks made a motion, seconded by Council member Broxterman, Item A - to appoint Linda Rickard to the Commision on Aging and Handicapped. Item B - to reappoint Judith Swade to the Commission on Aging and Handicapped Item H - to reappoint Agnes Pier to the Historic District Commission Item I - to reappoint Alfred Bertoline to the Library Advisory Board Item J - to reappoint Olivia Hary to the Library Advisory Board The Motion Passed 8-0-0. Council member Trinks made a motion, seconded by Council member Pacino, to table items C,D,E,F,G,K and M. The Motion Passed 8-0-0. 14. MINUTES OF PRECEDING MEETING a. Minutes of the March 6, 2000 regular meeting Council member Pacino made a motion, seconded by Council member Trinks, The maker of the motion removed his motion, as did the seconder and the item was tabled for staff to view the tape. Council member Haverstock made a motion, seconded by Council member Ristas, to table the minutes of 3/6/2000. The Motion Passed 8-0-0. 15. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS AND PETITIONS Ken Rothenberger, Somerset Drive, said accountability is needed from the BOE. 16. EXECUTIVE SESSIONS a. Discussion concerning the sale and purchase of Real Estate and possible condemnation b. Consideration of alternate actions to enforce or implement relief or legal rights
with respect to the landfill The Motion Passed 8-0-0.
17. ADJOURNMENT At 9:40 P.M. Council Member Broxterman made a motion, seconded by Council Member Ristas to go into Executive Session. Present were Town Manager Chruchill, Assistant Town Manager Souza, Director of Health Petrillo, Town Engineer Lenehan, Budget Analyst Freund, Finance Director Cunningham and Town Attorney Oswecki. At 10:40 P.M. Council Member Curtis made a motion, seconded by Council Member Trinks, to end Executive Session, and to return to Regular Session. The Motion passed 8-0-0. At 10:41 P.M. Council Member Curtis made a motion seconded by Council Member Broxterman, to set a Public Hearing relative to re-establishing the street line on Mack Street. The Motion passed 8-0-0. At 10:42 P.M. Council Member Broxterman made a motion seconded by Council Member Ristas to adjourn the meeting. Motion passed 8-0-0.
Respectfully submitted, Abigale LaViolette cc: Town Clerk Main Library Wilson Branch |