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Windsor Town Council
Council Chambers – Town Hall
October 15, 2001
Approved Minutes
Mayor Hogan called the regular meeting to order
at 7:34 p.m.
- Roll Call – Present: Mayor Hogan, Deputy
Mayor Curtis, Council member Albano, Council
member Broxterman, Council member Haverstock,
Council member Pacino, Council member Ristas,
Council member Simon, and Council member Trinks
- Prayer – Council member Broxterman
- Pledge of Allegiance – Council member
Broxterman
- Resolutions and Awards
Mayor Hogan welcomed Cub Scout Troop 103. She
also thanked Melissa and Rebecca Trinks for the
flags that decorate the Council table. She also
welcomed visitors from Massachusetts.
- Resolution Designating October 15th
as White Cane Safety Day
Council member Trinks read the resolution
designating October 15th as White Cane
Safety as resolved by the Mayor and the Windsor
Town Council that the Town of Windsor declares
October 15, 2001 as White Cane Safety Day and
calls upon our schools, institutions and business
leaders to ensure full acceptance and equal
opportunities for the blind in Windsor and urges
all our citizens to recognize and respect the
white cane and dog guide as representing safety,
dignity and self-help for the blind of
Connecticut.
- Resolution Honoring Dr. Leonard Hellerman
Mayor Hogan read the resolution honoring Dr.
Leonard Hellerman for his numerous contributions of
stunning photographic art to the Town of Windsor and
other community organizations as resolved by the
Mayor and the Windsor Town Council.
5. Public Communications and Petitions
None.
6. Report of Appointed Boards and
Petitions
- Wilson/Deerfield Advisory Committee
Mr. Patrick McMahon, Community Development
Coordinator, addressed the Council on behalf of
the Wilson/Deerfield Advisory Committee. The Route
159 Corridor Enhancement Project has hosted three
public meetings with lots of feedback for the
conceptual plan. There is public concern over the
reduction of lanes to a one-travel lane in each
direction; however, residents are in favor of the
other improvements (i.e., decorative crosswalks,
street furniture, etc.). The Committee will
continue to solicit citizen and business input on
the project.
Ken’s Service Station has been purchased and
is undergoing renovations. Opening bids will take
place this Friday for the "Welcome to
Windsor" sign for the I-91 southbound ramp.
The Hopewell Baptist Church will be making
renovations to the former Bob's Furniture
location.
The committee is looking forward to adult
daycare, PAL, and site improvements at 330 Windsor
Avenue. They are also looking forward to the
pedestrian bridge from 330 Windsor Avenue to
Sharshon Park with the bidding to begin soon.
The committee thanked Diane McDougald and the
Recreation staff for planning the Family Day
event. There are nine new homes on Barber Street.
There have also been boat launch improvements
including a gazebo. The Wilson Carnival was a
great success. The committee is working with a
consultant on a marketing study for the
redevelopment site, which is in the final stages
of planning appraisals for the parcel. The former
Hot Thymes block will now be a Dunkin Donuts and
video rental gallery.
The Windsor Shopping Center facade project work
will be completed by the end of October. Mr.
McMahon encouraged residents to do holiday
shopping at the center. The winter carnival is
scheduled for December 8th at the
Windsor Shopping Center. The committee also
expressed thanks for the Goslee pool
reconstruction. It has made a positive impact in
the area. A democratic and republican vacancy
exists on the committee.
Council member Pacino asked if any thought was
given for median enhancements from the Windsor
Shopping Center north to Deerfield Road. Mr.
McMahon responded that the scope of the project
was focused only on the business area.
- Public Building Commission
Mr. Joseph Novak, Chairman of the PBC, addressed
the Council. The PBC is working with the architects
on plans for 330 Windsor Avenue. At the next PBC
meeting on October 23rd, they will receive staff
recommendations for the L.P. Wilson roof project. In
recap, half of the roof was under warranty and
repaired, whereas the other half is not under
warranty and the roof life is almost at the end. The
PBC will also review the Poquonock School window
design. The Town Hall roof project is on schedule.
The roof and HVAC equipment have been removed. The
new roof will be installed in the next few weeks.
The PBC has received a quote from the architect firm
for the Windsor Library and they will be in
negotiations with the firm to lower costs.
The WHS project has surpassed the 50% completion
point. There is $664,000 in the contingency budget,
however $310,000 is comprised of rebates from
CL&P and a boiler insurance settlement they
expect to receive. Once the new Council is in place,
the PBC would like to meet with the new Finance
Committee. The PBC expects to get a report from the
construction contractor on the financial outlook
projected to the end of the project. Any expected
change orders are encumbered.
Mayor Hogan expressed her thanks and appreciation
to the PBC and commended them for their hard work
and for saving the town money.
7. Town Managers Report
The Connecticut Forum Community Conversation
"Being Black" at the Windsor Public
Library
On Thursday, November 1st, 7:00
PM at the Windsor Public Library, the Connecticut
Forum will present a local Forum Conversation
as a follow-up to their October 18th Bushnell
Memorial program, Being Black. The
conversation "Being Black" will
be "an unusually candid, revealing look at
the personal realities of being Black in America
today, designed to help bridge the barriers that
separate us, enabling us to have meaningful
conversation with one another about this important
issue". Our Windsor Library program will be
modeled after the high-profile Connecticut Forum
on the Bushnell stage and will provide the
opportunity to participate in a facilitated
discussion of a topic generated by local
participants and drawn from local community issues
and national news. The conversation will be
moderated by Meredith Elgart of the Connecticut
Forum and will be structured to assure that all
attendees can contribute. The library's November 1st
program is free and citizens can register by
calling the library reference desk at 285-1918.
Conservation District Meeting Planned
The Hartford County Soil and Water Conservation
District will host its annual meeting Wednesday,
October 17, 2001 at 7:30 PM at 627 River Street in
Windsor. The keynote speaker, Mike Rosado, will
address those in attendance on "The Art and
Science of Erosion Remediation in a
Subdivision". For more information, call
688-7725.
First Steps in Closing the Landfill
Informal discussions between
the State of Connecticut Department of
Environmental Protection and town staff have
already begun with the objective of developing a
specific closure plan. We are looking forward to
formally meeting with representatives of the DEP
in a few weeks. In addition, staff is continuing
to research potential future disposal sites for
Windsor’s household waste following the closure
of the landfill.
Several issues have to be
addressed that consummate the Town Council’s
desire to close the landfill. They include design
and construction of the leachate collection
system, control of the leachate plumes, and waste
disposal site among others.
This administration is deeply
committed to resolving these issues on a timely
basis, implementing solutions with environmental
integrity, and being fiscally responsible and
responsive to the community. We will also update
the Council and public on a regular basis.
This winter, long term re-use of the closed
landfill will be the core topic of a community
process to plan for the future.
I had privately hoped to begin the planning
process for the post-closure use of the landfill
about this time. These plans have been delayed by
the need to first have the right conversations
with the Department of Environmental Protection so
that reasonable parameters can be established.
I still believe the landfill is one of the
biggest issues affecting the community, and the
staff’s actions will reflect that opinion.
State Office of Victim Services Offers Support
The State of Connecticut’s Judicial Branch’s
Office of Victim Services is available to assist
Connecticut residents affected by the tragic
events of September 11th.
The OVS contracts with a network of qualified
counselors located throughout Connecticut are
available to provide initial counseling services
free of charge to those affected by the terrorist
activities. Also available are financial services
for Connecticut victims and family members through
various entities. For more information, call
1-800-822-8428 (in state) and 860-747-6070
(out-of-state).
T-Shirt Sales to Benefit Firefighter Families
The Windsor Volunteer Fire Department is
selling t-shirts in honor of the fallen heroes of
the tragic events on September 11th.
All proceeds are going to the families of the New
York Fire Fighters. Each Windsor fire company has
these shirts available and they can also be
purchased in the Fire Marshal’s office on the
2nd floor of the Town Hall for $15 each. For more
information call 285-1983.
In other Fire Department news, I am pleased to
announce that members of the Windsor Volunteer
Fire Department raised $9,832 in the "Fill
the Boot" campaign held on Broad Street on
September 29th to benefit the families of the New
York firefighters. On October 10th,the Fire
Department, Fire Marshal’s Office and Oliver
Ellsworth Elementary School students participated
in a parade and ceremony honoring the New York
Fire Department. The student body marched from the
school to Hayden Station Fire Station where
student representatives presented memorial items
to the Windsor Volunteer Firefighters for delivery
to the New York City Fire Department.
Finally, the Fire Department’s web site is
now live and available to internet browsers. Thank
you to the volunteer firefighters who worked with
town staff to develop this interesting and
educational site. To visit the Fire Department web
site, log on to www.townofwindsorct.com.
Project Updates
Bids for the Sage Park tennis
courts and skatepark were received on September 27th.
All of the bids exceeded the appropriation of
$245,000 with the lowest being $268,000. The
leading cause of higher than expected bids appear
to be that many contractors are already scheduled
through the rest of the construction season (end
of November).
Board of Education
administrators have graciously agreed to defer use
of the tennis courts, thus allowing for the
re-bidding in a more competitive environment. The
project should be completed by June 30, 2002.
Automated Registration System
The Family Services Department has contracted
with Recware of Sacramento, CA to provide the town
with an automated registration system which will
enable town residents to sign up for recreational
programs via the internet. This program should be
operational by this winter. Other plans include
expanding the system to allow telephone
registration in the spring of 2002 and in the
summer of 2002 for Milo Peck and Northwest.
Council member Trinks requested a referral to
the Finance Committee to oversee the Landfill
closure process throughout the next several
months. Mayor Hogan officially referred the
process to the Finance Committee.
Council member Ristas stated that a policy
decision needs to be made with the public’s
input regarding whether the closure plan will
drive the most use plan or whether the most use
plan will drive the closure plan. He requested
that the public not get involved until the details
can be worked out. He also spoke about the
registration system for the Recreation and Parks
Department. Several years ago, there were
complaints about the school registration at the
Middle School. He hoped that we have an individual
designated to monitor this in the future.
8. Communications from Council Members
Council member Albano – thanked the citizens
of Windsor for the opportunity to serve them for
the last two years. He encouraged residents to
exercise their right to vote on November 6th.
He said it has been a pleasure working with the
Council, even though everyone didn’t always
agree. He also thanked the Town Manager and town
employees for their hard work in the past two
years.
Council member Broxterman – thanked Council
members Ristas and Haverstock for tremendous
conscious. This is a demanding job time-wise. He
thanked them for the challenge. He said that no
one understands the time involved in the job of
being Mayor and he feels that Mayor Hogan has
raised the bar and wishes her successor luck. He
referred to the tragedies on September 11th and
said that too often we talk about voting as being
a privilege but he feels that it is truly a
responsibility.
Council member Haverstock – after four years
of service he thanked the Town Manager for
tireless work and efforts on behalf of the
residents and being a forward thinker, which is a
good quality he brings to his job. He also
commended him for the excellent communication
between the Council. A good example involves the
landfill where he made people feel invested in the
process so that they could feel they were a part
of the decision, no matter what that outcome. He
also thanked the members of staff who always
provided prompt responses to his questions or on
behalf of resident's questions. He hopes that he
is able to continue to offer his expertise. He
also thanked many members of the staff personally
and all members of board and commissions. He
echoed the Mayor in recognition of the PBC for
their hard work. He also acknowledged the members
of the press who cover the town politics. He
stated that in regards to the town’s effort in
spreading the word, perhaps the town could do
better with more funding or organizational efforts
with WIN-TV. He thanked First Town Downtown in its
leadership and enhancing business development,
workshops, research and sponsoring fun activities,
which bring people downtown. He also thanked the
Windsor Republican Party for nominating him and
the Windsor residents for voting for him. He
thanked all of the Council members and said that
he thinks of all the members as his friends and it
has been great to know all of them. He also
expressed that with large budget increases and
little to show for it with accountability, he felt
he had to vote against the budget. It is in his
opinion, that with the departure of Dr. Silverman,
maybe we will have an opportunity to hire someone
concerned with test scores and accountability. He
voiced his concerns regarding the 330 Windsor
Avenue project. He feels that the council needs to
work with staff so that when a big project is
brought before the council that the council asks
what will come next so they are more aware of what
we are buying into. He is proud of the
accomplishments of the Council; the process of
deliberate, detailed discussions regarding the
landfill which is an issue of such great
importance, the amphitheater that is a real beacon
for members of the region to come to in Windsor,
and the hiring of the Town Manager, an enduring
decision which will continue to bring good things
to the town. He wished all good luck in the
future.
Council member Pacino – thanked voters for
the past six years and hopes for two more. He
thanked the Town Manager whose door has always
been open. He wished luck to Mayor Hogan; she was
respectful in allowing all to have their opinions
heard. He acknowledged Council members Ristas and
Haverstock and their differences and realized the
importance of working together. He displayed the
red and green ribbons won at the Chili Fest and
thanked everyone who came out. It was well
attended and they will be back to defend their
title. He wished everyone good luck.
Council member Simon – acknowledged Council
members Ristas and Haverstock for their many years
of public service. He noted that the government
couldn’t work without dedicated volunteers. He
also said that he appreciated the Mayor’s level
of dedication to the Town of Windsor and that she
has set a high standard for her successor.
Council member Trinks – said that Council
member Ristas is always prepared and as for
Council member Haverstock, every council meeting
was like playing scrabble with his use of words.
He said it’s been a true pleasure to serve with
Mayor Hogan. The successor will have a difficult
time filling her shoes.
Deputy Mayor Curtis – thanked all members on
the Council he has worked with in the past few
years. We were able to allow the Town Manager to
lead. He also thanked the staff that did a lot of
work efficiently. He wished Council members
Haverstock and Ristas well; they presented their
positions clearly. He also wished the Mayor good
luck in the future. He acknowledged that she has
done lots of work and is very involved. He also
thanked the residents of Windsor and appreciates
that they do follow what government is all about.
He made a note for all to remember that November 6th
is Election Day.
Council member Ristas – is departing with
confidence that the Town Manager is dedicated to
serving Windsor, not only in a professional
capacity but also as a resident and citizen of
Windsor. He is confident that the Town Manager
will provide good management for the town well
into the future. Council member Ristas thanked the
Mayor who has given the minority party the
opportunity to express itself for more than one
round of comments. It is important for us to have
the forum and the opportunity for full disclosure
and for the public to understand that the Council
does make a difference. There are differences of
approach between the parties and even between
individual Council members. He stressed to
citizens that it’s important to come out and
vote. With the recent tragedy, he feels that it
reinforces our democratic process. He wished the
incumbents good luck and good guidance in their
future endeavors.
Mayor Hogan – thanked her colleagues, it was
teamwork and she admires all for volunteering. She
also thanked the town staff and Town Manager,
especially for open communications. In the last
four years, she was able to see even more what the
town staff does behind the scenes. She thanked her
family, friends and former colleagues of their
support. She also expressed thanks to the Town of
Windsor, it has been an incredible experience and
people love Windsor and they support Windsor and
they are really true citizens. She is thankful for
the wonderful people she has met in the past four
years. She is proud of the town and is confident
that the town officials have the proper plan to be
safe, and very well taken care of.
9. Reports of Standing Committees
None.
10. Ordinances
None.
11. Unfinished Business
- Approve abandonment of Right of Way on
Univac Lane
Town Manager Churchill reviewed the information
given at the previous meetings. As part of their
master plan, ADVO, Inc. has requested that the
Town of Windsor abandon the Univac Lane right of
way, approximately 1.23 Acres, to facilitate the
road improvements modifications and other related
site enhancements and provide uniform maintenance
of their entire campus area.
There will be no financial impact and this will
result in reduced operations and maintenance costs
for the town. At their September 11, 2001 meeting,
the Town Planning and Zoning Commission
recommended approval of abandoning this right of
way. A Public Hearing was held October 15, 2001
before the Regular Meeting.
Moved by Council member Broxterman, seconded by
Deputy Mayor Curtis that the Town of Windsor
abandon the public way over Univac Lane and
release the public easement to ADVO, Inc., subject
to all utility easements being in place.
Motion Passes 9-0-0
12. New Business
- Presentation by First Town Downtown
Mayor Hogan thanked First Town Downtown for all
of their work and their updates to the Town
Council. Mr. Jim Martin, First Town Downtown
President, addressed the Council. The organization
began in 1996. Since that time over $2 million in
business improvements have been made in downtown.
Their vision for Windsor Center includes; a sense
of community will abound; the streetscape will
provide pedestrian friendly access and the center
will be the main gathering place for the Windsor
community. The look and life of the center will be
a source of community pride. In an earlier market
analysis, residents were asked what they
liked/disliked about the center. People liked the
center for history, quaintness, and charm, but
they don’t like it for the perceived parking
problems, general upkeep and pedestrian unfriendly
atmosphere. Based on a 1999 market analysis, they
have recommended enhancements for the corridor. In
January 2000 funding from The Connecticut Main
Street Center hired a consultant to develop a
conceptual plan for the center. They asked
residents and businesses for input and assistance
in reviewing the alternatives. The conceptual plan
was presented to the community on September 25th
for opinion and buy-in.
Ms. Liz McAuliffe reviewed the design. Many of
the goals and criteria are in a handout presented
to the Council members. Connecticut is one of five
states piloting a concept design that is sensitive
to communities with state roads going through
town. The Department of Transportation (DOT) is
encouraging such design concepts where
appropriate. Another issue is reduction in travel
lanes that can cause bottlenecks and cause people
to not want to visit the town center. Manual
counts were performed and it was determined that
the level of service is only slightly reduced with
only one lane per direction, which is projected
over the next 20 years. They pondered if small
islands would cut down center lane speeders. The
consultants have considered it and the town and
DOT will consider it also. Emergency and safety
vehicles have to be considered. They met with the
fire chief this past Saturday. All of his concerns
have to be taken into account for safety. They
have received a lot of positive feedback and
constructive criticism.
Ms. Katie Breen also reviewed
the design. The key elements were slowing traffic
and pedestrian crossing. A steering committee
identified various issues of concern including the
post office are, speeds travelling through area
and getting in/out of Arthur’s parking lot. The
suggested concept is one northbound and one
southbound travel lane with a center lane for
turning. As people enter the center they would see
trees and lighting and brickwork along the edge
leading them through the center. Instead of
stripped crosswalks there will be a different
material utilized. On street parking, it would be
defined and have wide spaces instead of half
spaces. They would add to the green space, adding
trash receptacles, information centers, etc. At
the Post Office area, the travel lane would be
closer to the Luddy House and add parallel parking
along an island and a drop off for post office
boxes so that patrons are not blocking traffic.
The postmaster is very much in favor of this plan.
Intersection Broad and 175 has been a difficult
issue, it’s a large intersection and
intimidating to pedestrians and feels cut off from
the center. The crosswalk will be shortened and
there will be a bump out to see cars better to
allow safer crossing. They would like to have a
bump out in front of Arthur’s and planting trees
for the visual elements will include this area
into the center. The plan continues with the line
of trees and brick work up Poquonock Avenue to
include them in the center. A trailhead marker at
the end of Center Street would be increased
brickwork to enhance the trail.
Their web site is www.firsttowndowntown.org
and she encouraged all to check out the page named
the Plan and fill out the survey.
Council member Haverstock asked for a brief
overview of the timeline of the decision and final
recommendation. Mr. Martin responded that, at this
point, this is the concept of the final
recommendation to the Council. It could take 18
months for the design phase and cost estimates.
Once the design phase is completed, it would take
4-5 years to complete. Until it gets to the design
phase, the cost is uncertain.
Council member Ristas said that this is the
first time he has seen the concept of Windsor
Center extending out to Route 159, Palisado and
Poquonock Avenues. He asked if any studies of
pedestrian traffic indicate how many yards the
typical shopper would walk before deciding they
need to drive. Mr. Martin replied that they are
trying to create those pathways for the historic
area, business district, retail, etc. There haven’t
been any studies on how much people will walk.
Business owners are telling us that people would
be more willing to walk if it was pedestrian
friendly. Council member Ristas asked if we should
extend this if studies show that people are not
willing to walk that far. Ms. Breen responded that
it is a pedestrian environment, but it is also for
vehicles that may stop along the way at retail
base businesses along those roadways. Ms.
McAuliffe reported that a consultant reported that
people are willing to walk about 1/8 of a mile.
Council member Trinks asked if any thought has
been giving to burying utility wires. Mr. Martin
replied that First Town Downtown is for the idea
of burying the utility wires, if it is at all
possible; the costs associated with it will have
to be reviewed.
Council member Haverstock commented that even
though the demographics are different, West
Hartford has considerable pedestrian traffic. Six
businesses in Windsor’s downtown area have been
opened or will be opening in a one-month
timeframe, which shows that businesses want to be
part of the area.
Deputy Mayor Curtis commented that he
appreciates the plans and the work put into the
plans. He thinks that this particular design
enhances the whole town center concept.
- Approve Job Description for Inland Wetlands
Agent
As part of approving the FY 2002 Operating
Budget the Town Council authorized the funding of
a part-time position to provide administrative and
professional support to the Inland Wetlands and
Watercourses Commission. There is $20,000 in this
year’s budget for contracted expertise.
Moved by Council member Trinks, seconded by
Council member Broxterman to approve the position
description entitled Environmental Planner and the
position description entitled Environmental
Protection Assistant, dated September 9, 1974, be
removed from the classification plan. Further,
that the Environmental Planner position be placed
in Grade 1, Group A of the Administrative Pay
Plan.
Motion Passes 9-0-0
- Authorization to submit Heritage Tourism
planning grant
Mr. Patrick McMahon reported on the Heritage
Tourism planning grant. In furtherance of
celebrating Windsor’s rich history and advancing
the Council goal of brand name, we are proposing
to submit a grant application to the Connecticut
Historical Commission to update Windsor’s
Heritage Tourism Plan.
As the first town in Connecticut, we are a
sellable image. Windsor is also in the heart of
the "Knowledge Corridor". Mr. McMahon
reported on famous residents of Windsor, its
history and the historic district.
In 1992, the Town of Windsor received a $25,000
Certified Local Government Program (CLG) grant
from the Connecticut Historical Commission to
study the development of a heritage tourism
program in the community as well as to continue
the restoration of the Stony Hill School for a
museum. Matching funds for the grant came from the
town, the Windsor Chamber of Commerce and the
Friends of Stony Hill School. Through the grant,
the town retained the services of a team of
consultants that included: David Ransom,
Architectural Historian; Gregory Andrews,
Preservation Planner; Constance Carlson, Marketing
Specialist; and James Vance & Associates,
Architects. The consultants completed their
extensive report in April of 1993 that included
two parts:
- An analysis of the town’s Heritage Tourism
resources with a detailed work plan for the
implementation of a comprehensive Heritage
Tourism program.
- An in-depth examination of certain
town-owned buildings, from both a physical
condition and function or use standpoint to
determine how they might support the Heritage
Tourism program.
The preparation of the first of these
components involved a three-step process:
- Analysis of existing tourism conditions in
the State of Connecticut and Windsor,
- Identification and evaluation of the town’s
heritage assets, built and natural, and their
potential contribution to a Heritage Tourism
program,
- Formulation of a set of recommendations to
help accomplish the town’s Heritage Tourism
objectives.
Windsor has been making progress on many of the
recommendations included in the report as well as
on new tourism related initiatives not
contemplated at the time of the report. These
advancements are enumerated in an attachment to
this memorandum. Eight years have passed since the
publication of the Heritage Tourism Plan and it is
time to review our efforts to date and prepare a
road map for future heritage tourism initiatives.
The goals and objectives for this project
include:
- Reviewing the 1993 Heritage Tourism Report,
in light of environmental changes (new
museums, trails, Main Street Program, antiques
shops and hotels), for a status on the
recommendations included in the report.
- Investigating how arts, heritage tourism,
and technology can be used to help revitalize
the 88,000 sq. foot Rappaport building and the
Plaza Theater building, both of which are
listed on the National Register of Historic
Places as part of the Broad Street Green
District.
- Developing recommendations for the
enhancement of tourism-related activities for
Wilson and Poquonock.
- Assessing the administration of the Heritage
Tourism Program with recommendations.
- With the completion of the renovation of the
Stony Hill School, exploring the programming
requirements of this schoolhouse museum.
- Determining appropriate marketing techniques
to ensure Windsor’s wealth of tourism assets
are communicated regionally and statewide.
- Identifying funding opportunities for the
Heritage Tourism Program, as well as funding
for the historic preservation of Windsor’s
assets.
There are several benefits which will accrue to
the community and the region which include an
increased awareness of Windsor’s heritage, a
vehicle for restoring and preserving historically
significant buildings (both public and private),
possible expansion of historic districts and
listings on the National Register, creation and
retainage of jobs in the
tourism/retail/hospitality sectors, and tax
generation for needed services.
The update to the 1993 Heritage Tourism report
is estimated to cost $15,000 based on 300 hours of
consultant time and related expenses. Under the
Certified Local Government program, applicants
must demonstrate a 40% match. Therefore, we need
to identify $6,000 of matching funds that would be
supplemented by $9,000 from the Connecticut
Historical Commission. The application for the CLG
program is due on October 31st and
grant awards are expected to be made by December 5th.
We have made requests for matching funds to the
North Central Connecticut Tourism District and the
Windsor Chamber of Commerce. The Tourism District
is expected to take up the request on October 17th.
The town would be expected to fund the portion of
the local match through cash or in-kind services
that the Tourism District and/or the Chamber of
Commerce do not cover. Upon receiving a CLG grant,
a request for proposals will be made to various
consultant services including those recommended by
the Connecticut Historical Commission.
Moved by Deputy Mayor Curtis, seconded by
Council member Trinks resolved that the Town
Manager is authorized and directed to file an
application on forms prescribed by the Connecticut
Historical Commission for financial assistance in
accordance with the provisions of Section 10-321,
General Statutes of Connecticut, in an amount not
to exceed $9,000.00, and upon approval of said
request to enter into and execute a funding
agreement with the state for such financial
assistance to this municipality for the Update to
Windsor’s Heritage Tourism Plan.
Council member Haverstock asked if we are still
part of the North Central Tourism District. Town
Manager Churchill responded that Windsor is still
part of the North Central Tourism District,
however he expects future State Assemblies to
address that.
Mayor Hogan commended the great list of
Heritage Tourism efforts since the report
publication.
Council member Albano asked why ‘an amount
not to exceed’ was included in the motion. Mr.
McMahon replied that he took the wording verbatim.
Town Manager Churchill responded that it is
hardening the 60-40 split cost.
Motion Passes 9-0-0
13. Resignations and Appointments
Moved by Council member Broxterman, seconded
by Council member Haverstock to accept the
resignation of Elizabeth K. Bray from the Human
Relations Commission and Robert Isner from the
Inland Wetlands & Watercourses Commission.
Motion Passes 9-0-0
Moved by Council member Trinks, seconded by
Council member Simon to accept the appointments
of Syed Ashraft to the Conservation Commission,
reappoint Paul Sorbo, Jr. to the Economic
Development Commission, Laura Soll Broxterman to
the Hartford Area Cable Television Advisory
Council, and Rita Melley Coyne to the Windsor
Housing Authority.
Motion Passes 9-0-0
Moved by Council member Trinks, seconded by
Council member Broxterman to table Resignations
and Appointments Items A, B, D, E, G, H, J, K,
L, M, P and Q.
Motion Passes 9-0-0
14. Minutes of Preceding Meetings
- Minutes of the October 1, 2001 Town Council
Meeting
Moved by Council member Pacino, seconded by
Council member Broxterman to accept the minutes of
the October 1, 2001 Town Council Meeting.
Corrections: None.
Motion Passes 9-0-0
15. Public Communications and Petitions
None.
16. Executive Session
None.
- Adjournment
Moved by Council member Haverstock, seconded by
Council member Broxterman to adjourn the Regular
Town Council Meeting at 9:30 p.m.
Motion Passes 9-0-0
Respectfully submitted,
Kristin Countryman
Substitute Clerk of the Windsor Town Council
cc: Town Clerk
Main Library
Wilson Branch
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