Windsor Town Council July 10, 2000 Unapproved Minutes – Public Hearing
Mayor Hogan read the legal notice. George Catrombone urged the Council to approve the project. The Marriott is a full sized hotel with meeting and convention room space. The tax base will be about $680,000 in a couple of years which is almost equal to what is being requested this evening. James Mason, 252 Carriage Way, Windsor said ‘this is a great idea, let’s do it!’ Martha Collier, President of the Windsor Chamber of Commerce, reiterated what the Chamber has said in the past, welcoming the Marriott into town. A great deal of influx will be had from other communities as well.
Windsor Town Council Council Chambers – Town Hall July 10, 2000 – Regular Meeting Unapproved Minutes
Mayor Hogan called the regular meeting to order at 7:35 PM.
Deputy Mayor Curtis Read the Proclamation Declaring July as Recreation and Parks Month and presented the award to Robin Newmann
None. Joe Novak, PBC Chairman, gave the report. WHS – phase 1 – masonry is complete, HVAC and electrical continues. The chipboard is up; there was a delay due to a lack of sheetrockers. There is a lack of carpenters. O&G have been working to find additional help; the project is behind. This will not affect phase 2 construction. Phase 2 – review of documents is completed. Phase 2 renovations will go out to bid in mid July with construction beginning in September. Rainbow Road Firehouse – should be completed in October 2000. 330 Windsor Avenue – the design has been awarded. Milo Peck Community Center Design – in progress. Town Hall Roof Design – in progress. Asbestos Abatement Program – in progress. Clover Street Fence and wall – an architect was selected. Sage Park Field House – went out to bid and received no responses. The town has accepted responsibility as GC. The next meeting is scheduled for 7/18/00. Council member Ristas suggested using non-union laborers if needed. Council member Haverstock made a motion, seconded by Council Member Simon To move item 12 a. to this part of the agenda. The Motion Passed 9-0-0. 12. a. Historic District Commission Annual Report Mary Ann Pleva, Chairperson of the Historic District Commission, gave the report. There are 8 people on the Commission. The Commission meets once a year to select is officers and thereafter as needed. The Historic District Handbook will be completed soon. A book signing will be held on August 10, 2000 (tentative date). Retail Seminar Planned A nationally recognized retail consultant, Jon Schallert, will visit the Town of Windsor on Tuesday, July 18th to speak about "Creating Destination Retail Success." The seminar will take place from 7:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. in the Town Hall Council Chambers. Mr. Schallert will address increasing customer traffic, growing store sales, developing repeat customers, and becoming a customer destination business. Following the seminar seven local businesses will receive a personal consultation from Mr.Schallert. The seminar is only $10 and anyone who operates a retail business or is planning to open one is welcome to attend. The visit by Mr. Schallert is being sponsored by First Town Downtown, Windsor Chamber of Commerce, and the Town of Windsor. A special thanks to Konica, ABB and Homewood Suites for their support and generosity. For more information, call 285-1877. Road Work Update State of CT road crews will be milling and overlaying Route 75 from the Farmington River Bridge through Windsor Locks to Route 140. Night operations on this project will begin tonight, July 10th from 8:00pm – 5:00am starting from Route 20 and heading North. Day operations will resume on July 13 & 14 from 8:00am – 4:00pm. On July 17th, overlay work will begin on the north end of the project heading south. It is expected the work crews will reach Windsor on July 20th with the project being completed by July 21st. This is a tentative schedule and is subject to change if weather conditions delay work. For more information, call Tom Lenehan at 285-1804. The Town Green is a Hub of Activity Two live concerts will be featured on the town green this week. On Wednesday, July 12, 2000 the Windsor Summer Youth Band Program will be performing at 7:30pm and this week’s regularly scheduled Thursday night concert will feature Maestro’s Men from 7:00pm – 9:00pm. In case of inclement weather, call the 24-hour Recreation Information Line at 285-1988. In addition to the always popular summer concert series, Family Nights on the Green will be held from 6:00pm – 7:00pm each Monday evening through August 14, 2000. Each Family Night features a different theme including "Water Night" on July 17, "Make Your Own Sundae Night" on July 24, "Tiny Bubbles and Her Magic Show" on July 31, "Bingo Night" on August 7, and "Island Rhythm Night" on August 14. These free events are great fun for the whole family – held right here on the Windsor town green. For more information, call 285-1990. Skate Park Update Following a ribbon cutting ceremony on June 29th, the Windsor Skate Park has been a popular attraction. The skate park is open seven days a week from 12:00 – 8:00pm. Skating enthusiasts are reminded that safety helmets are required and elbow, knee and wrist pads are recommended. For more information on season pass fees, or use of the skate park, call 285-1990.
Council member Albano –none Council member Broxterman –none Council member Haverstock –none Council member Pacino –congratulated the Youth Commission on the skate park. He visited the rose fesitval in Elizabeth Park in Hartford and commended the Windsor award winner. He suggested starting something similar in Northwest Park. Council Member Simon –none Council member Ristas –none Council member Trinks –none Deputy Mayor Curtis – none Mayor Hogan – thanked staff for the Forth of July celebration and commended the Youth Commission on the Skate Park. None. "AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $612,000 FOR INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENTS TO A PORTION OF DAY HILL ROAD IN THE VICINITY OF ITS INTERSECTION WITH LAMBERTON ROAD, AND AUTHORIZING THE ISSUE OF $612,000 BONDS AND NOTES TO FINANCE THE APPROPRIATION. Voting to approve the ordinance was Mayor Hogan, Deputy Mayor Curtis, Council member Albano, Council member Broxterman, Council member Haverstock, Council member Pacino, Council Member Simon, Council member Ristas and Council member Trinks. Vote No – None. The Motion Passed 9-0-0. None.
Mr. Novak and Mr. Mark Hopper of Bostwick and Hopper gave an overview. Staff’s review of potential uses has concentrated on the following:
Bostwick and Hopper have made numerous presentations to the PBC. The PBC made recommendations – that the building at 330 Windsor Avenue be known as the Mary C. Turley Community Center; and that the Town Council take over the leased area at 330 Windsor Avenue and renovate the building to provide adult day care, child day care, police, and community use space for a cost of $2,013,000. The PBC recommended referring the project to the TIC and Finance Committee. The Council asked questions of Mr. Hopper. The cost regarding correction of asbestos / environmental issues was higher than originally anticipated. Council member Haverstock discussed ‘sticker shock’, noting that the gifted building was not expected to cost so much. Mayor Hogan referred the project to the Town Improvement Committee, then the TIP should report back as to when they refer it to the Finance Committee. Joseph Novak discussed the deferred maintenance, which is necessary to keep up the maintenance of the building, $122,000. Council member Trinks suggested staff review the lease and report to the Finance Committee. Mayor Hogan referred the matter.
Kevin Searles, Chief of Police gave an overview, with Officers Pearce and Carter. Mr. Searles said Windsor is a very safe town to live in. Among the 8 ring towns surrounding Hartford, Windsor has the fewest burglaries. Windsor is tied for number one for the fewest number of assaults. Windsor is in the top three for the least number of rapes and robberies. A survey was done of town residents which showed most residents feel safe; the greatest fear was having their homes burglarized. People want police to be approachable. Foot patrols have been reinstituted, a bicycle unit has been added, neighborhood watches have been increasing and the Partnership Program is an asset. Officer Pearce reviewed the bicycle patrol, which is used as a tool to enhance community policing. He said youth approach the police much more when they are on bicycle. There are eight officers on the bike patrol. A physical fitness program must be passed by the officers together with a weeklong school program to learn to properly use the bikes. Mayor Hogan suggested Health and Safety keep the Council posted. Mayor Hogan referred the matter to the Special Projects Committee. Council member Pacino asked for the pay ranges be provided.
Council member Albano made a motion, seconded by Council member Pacino, Item I – to appoint a Republican Member – Cori-Lynn Webber, to the Youth Commission, for a 3 year term to expire September 20, 2002 or until a successor is appointed. The Motion Passed 9-0-0. Council member Trinks made a motion, seconded by Council Member Simon, Item G – to appoint Laura Soll Broxterman to the Library Advisory Board for a 1 year term to expire 6/30/2001 or until a successor is appointed. The Motion Passed 9-0-0. Council member Trinks made a motion, seconded by Council Member Simon, To table items A,B,,C,D,E,F,H, and J. The Motion Passed 9-0-0. Council member Pacino suggested that addresses of those being appointed / resigning not be read for this item.
Council member Pacino made a motion, seconded by Council member Trinks, To accept the Minutes of the June 19, 2000 Regular Council Meeting Change – the town manager’s name was mispelled by staff. The Motion Passed 9-0-0. Council member Trinks made a motion, seconded by Council member Broxterman, To accept the Minutes of the June 19, 2000 Special Council Meeting The Motion Passed 9-0-0.
None. At 9:36 p.m. Council member Haverstock made a motion, seconded by Council Member Simon, to go into executive session regarding a. Consideration of alternate actions to enforce or implement relief or legal rights with respect to the landfill and b. Discussion concerning the lease of telecommunications tower sites The Motion Passed 9-0-0. Present was Mayor Hogan, Council member Curtis, Council member Albano, Council member Broxterman, Council member Haverstock, Council member Pacino, Council member Ristas, Council member Simon, and Council member Trinks. Staff present was Town Manager Churchill, Assistant Town Manager Souza, Acting Economic Development Director McMahon, Police Chief Searles. At 10:00 p.m., Acting Economic Development Director McMahon, and Police Chief Searles left executive session. At this time the following staff member entered executive session to discuss alternate actions to enforce or implement relief or legal rights with respect to the landfill.: Landfill Administrator Slike, DPW Director Funk, Health Director Petrillo, Town Engineer Lenehan, Budget Analyst Freund, and Finance Director Cunningham. At 10:45 the motion to end executive session was made by Council member Trinks and was seconded by council member Curtis. The Motion passed 8-0-0. The regular meeting reconvened at 10:46 p.m. At 10:46 p.m. a motion to adjorn was made by Council member Albano, and seconded by Council member Haverstock. The Motion passed 8-0-0
Respectfully submitted,
Abigale LaViolette Clerk of Windsor Town Council Cc: Town Clerk Main Library Wilson Branch |