1. Roll Call – Present: Mayor Hogan, Deputy Mayor Curtis, Council member Albano, Council member Pacino, Council Member Simon, Council member Ristas and Council member Trinks. Council member Broxterman arrived at 7:42 PM.

Absent: Council member Haverstock

2. Prayer – Council member Trinks
3. Pledge of Allegiance – Council member Trinks
4. Resolutions and Awards

a.  Proclamation designating May as Older Americans Month in Windsor and May 13-19, 2001 as Windsor Senior Center Week

Deputy Mayor Curtis read the proclamations designating May as Older Americans Month in Windsor and May 13-19, 2001 as Windsor Senior Center Week as proclaimed by the Mayor and the Windsor Town Council.

5.  Public Communications and Petitions

Sandra Isner, 398 Palisado Avenue, addressed the Council. She reported that in July 2000 the Council voted to bond for the development of Day Hill Road. She asked what Windsor intends to do with the money since JDS has put their expansion plans on hold.

a.  Annual Report of Economic Development Commission

Mr. David Earley, Economic Development Commission Chairman and Mr. Jim Burke, Director of Economic Development were present. Mr. Earley summarized projects of the past year. The Economic Development Incentive program included three projects with over $2.2M in bonds. The Marriott project was approved for the Marriott Hotel and Conference Center at Day Hill Road, the Ferraina properties located at 425 Day Hill Road, and the Griffin Land project, which included the JDS expansion. These projects were proposed based on the quality of the proposed development, the need, ability to attract additional corporate development, creation of jobs, and the Town’s ability to recoup their investment through tax revenue.

Mr. Earley also discussed the Property Rehabilitation Incentive program, which provides tax incentives for residential buildings 25+ years old and commercial buildings 40+ years old. The Commission continues to work with the Town Manager and staff to address priority properties. The addition of Jim Burke on board will assist in the redevelopment process.

Town Manager Churchill discussed the bonding package for JDS. The JDS Interphase project was conservatively based on the economics of one building. One building can accommodate 600 jobs and generate $550,000 in tax revenue. The return on the Town’s investment will be realized in three years.

Council member Simon asked for an update of any communications with JDS.

Mr. Burke reported that they have spoken with Mr. Jeff Crandall from JDS. Mr. Crandall reported that they would occupy the rest of the building on Day Hill Road (currently occupying ½ of the building) with product development, manufacturing and office space. JDS is not making any additional plans at this time for the other two buildings on the site.

The project includes a traffic signal on Blue Hills Avenue and the widening of Day Hill Road, from Griffin Road South to Tunxis on the West. The project is now out for bid. The plan is to proceed during this construction season with completion by December.

250 tons of refuse, 143 tons of brush and 10.8 tons of scrap metal was delivered by 928 vehicles which visited the landfill this past Saturday when Windsor residents enjoyed free dumping privileges. There will be a second opportunity this Saturday, May 12^th from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. Accepted waste items include household garbage, scrap metal, used motor oil, batteries, brush, leaves, clean fill and wood products. Tires will be accepted for a fee of $1.00 each. Call 285-1833 for more information.

A reminder to all Windsor residents that all seven Windsor polling places will be open from 6:00 AM to 8:00 PM Tuesday, May 8, 2001 to vote on the proposed FY2002 budget.

Due to the Windsor High School renovation project, District 3 voters will vote at the Sage Park Middle School.

Detailed voting information can be obtained by visiting our website at www.townofwindsorct.com

Everyone is welcome to join members of the Windsor Rivers and Trails Coalition and our Community Development office this Saturday May 12^th as they help make one of our nation’s American Heritage Rivers even more beautiful. A "River Clean-up" is scheduled to be held from 10:00 AM to noon. Those interested in assisting should meet at the Bissell Bridge Boat Launch. Call 285-1878 for more information.

The 2001 monitoring program for West Nile Virus begins today. Residents are asked to contact the Windsor Health Department 24 hours a day to report any dead birds. The Department can be contacted by calling 285-1823 or by e-mailing information to health@townofwindsorct.com. When contacting the Department, the following information should be provided:

• date the dead bird was noted
• location including street address
• number and type (s) of birds
• was the death witnessed or is the carcass fresh, and
• name and number of the caller.

The Department will be returning the call and will be making arrangements to collect the bird and submit it to the DEP for possible testing. Certain species of birds are more likely to show infection and dead birds will be collected according to the protocol established by the State Department of Environmental Protection. The following is the collection priority: crows, other corvids (ravens, blue jays, magpies), doves, raptors (hawks, falcons, vultures), robins, and sparrows.

The Windsor Department of Health and Social Services along with the Town of Bloomfield and the Connecticut Veterinary Medical Association will sponsor the annual rabies vaccination clinic for dogs and cats on Saturday, May 12, 2001 from 2 to 4 p.m. at the LP Wilson Community Center, 599 Matianuck Avenue, in Windsor. The cost of the clinic is $10.00 per animal -- cash only. Written proof of prior vaccination for rabies or current dog license must be presented to qualify for a three-year certificate. A one-year certificate will be given to all others. State law requires that all pets vaccinated for the first time in 2000 must be revaccinated in 2001. Collar tags and certificates of vaccination will be provided as required by law. Dog licenses will also be available at a cost of $16.00 for Male or Female and $6.00 for Neutered Male and Spayed Females. All dogs must be on leashes and all cats must be in carriers. For further information call 285-1823 or 523-3270.

Council member Albano – None.

Council member Broxterman – None.

Council member Ristas – None.

Council member Pacino – Thanked the woman who sent the e-mail to the Council as a member of the "Whale" group. Regarding a memo the Council received, Council member Pacino asked Town Manager Churchill to inform the Council if some of the questions were repetitive or became burdensome.

Council member Trinks –congratulated the entire group of Shad Derby Queen contestants for their efforts in the selection process and their presentations at the May 5, 2001 Shad Derby Ball. He also reported that the Lions Club Craft Fair is this weekend, May 12^th. Council member Trinks reminded all Windsor residents to vote tomorrow on the budget.

Council member Simon – None.

Deputy Mayor Curtis congratulated all the women who participated in the Shad Derby contest and Council member Trinks for his assistance in organizing the event.

Mayor Hogan congratulated Town Manager Churchill on his appointment as President of the Bradley Development League. The Mayor also expressed congratulations to cast and members of the production "Annie Warbucks" and encouraged all to attend the play at the L.P. Wilson Center.

Council member Trinks reported that the Finance Committee met tonight and will present a report at the next Council meeting.

None.

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1. Resolutions closing capital project accounts and creating new capital project accounts.

Town Manager Churchill gave an overview of proposed account closures and uses of funds. Two of the projects will not be closed out entirely. The Kennedy Road project has been completed at a cost well under budget. Of the roughly $413,000 balance in that account, the proposal recommends transferring $300,000 to Capital Outlay Undesignated Fund Balance and retaining the remaining $113,000 for final payments and retainage. The Washington Park Pond account has approximately $8,000 that will be transferred to fund balance while approximately $7,000 will be held in the account for retainage.

The proposal also recommends the use of Locip funds for the eligible components of the Information Technology Modernization project. This would require an appropriation from the Capital Outlay Fund balance, which would be reimbursed to the town upon the project’s completion.

In total, the proposal recommends the transfer of $641,536 to the Capital Outlay Undesignated Fund Balances. Proposed uses total $586,000 plus $65,000 for Locip eligible activities. Taking into account reimbursement from Locip, the net effect would be an increase to the Capital Outlay Undesignated Fund Balance of $55,536.

Motioned by Council member Trinks, seconded by Deputy Mayor Curtis, that the balances in the following accounts be transferred to the Capital Outlay Undesignated Fund Balance and the following accounts be closed.

Account Number	Account Title	Appropriation	Balance Remaining
02-573	Damaged Roads Agreement	$150,000	$150,000
02-596	Fuel Tanks Removal, Parks Garage	70,000	13,106
02-584	Poquonock Fire House	1,355,380	1,242
02-565	Marshall Phelps Rd. – ROW	300,000	58,102
02-524	Road & Drainage Improvements	954,336	62,812
02-523	River Street Park	450,000	39,906
02506	LPW Roof Repair	52,000	8,178
	TOTAL		$333,346

Motion Passes 8-0-0

Motioned by Council member Trinks, seconded by Council member Broxterman, that $300,000 be transferred from Capital Outlay Fund account number 02-532 Kennedy Road Improvements to the Capital Outlay Undesignated Fund Balance.

Motion Passes 8-0-0

Motioned by Council member Trinks, seconded by Council member Simon, that $8,190 be transferred from Capital Outlay Fund account number 02-504 Washington Park Pond to the Capital Outlay Undesignated Fund Balance.

Motion Passes 8-0-0

Motioned by Council member Trinks, seconded by Deputy Mayor Curtis, that the following accounts be appropriated from the Capital Outlay Undesignated Fund Balance for the following new accounts.

Account Number	Account Title	Appropriation
02-554	Information Technology Modernization	$385,000
02-555	Pavement Management System	25,000
02-561	Ambulance Replacement	50,000
02-562	Building Official Vehicle	16,000
02-567	Fire Marshall Vehicle	20,000
02-570	Dial-a-Ride Van	13,000
02-572	Engineering Vehicle	25,000
02-580	Family Services Van	12,000
	TOTAL	$544,700

Motion Passes 8-0-0

Motioned by Council member Trinks, seconded by Council member Broxterman, that $40,000 be appropriated from the Capital Outlay Undesignated Fund Balance to Special Revenue account 03-328 Northwest Park Improvements for the completion of a boardwalk.

Motion Passes 8-0-0

Motioned by Council member Trinks, seconded by Council member Simon, that $65,000 be appropriated from the Capital Outlay Undesignated Fund Balance to account 02-554 Information Technology Modernization for the portion of the project which will be reimbursed by Locip funding.

Motion Passes 8-0-0

Council member Ristas asked if all of these expenditures would be Capital expenditures or Operating expenditures. Town Manager Churchill reported that the gas and maintenance of the vehicles would be from the operating budget. By definition, projects in the Capital Improvement Plan are $100,000+. These projects, with the exception of the Information Technology Modernization account are under $100,000 so they are Operating Capital Expenditures; however, they are considered Capital Expenditures.

Deputy Mayor Curtis asked about the replacement for the ambulance and the date of the vehicle purchase. Mr. Peter Fontaine, Vice President of WVA and Mr. Joe Fredericks, Operations Chief of WVA reported that last Monday,11,500 mailings went out for fundraising. They have already received $5,000 from members and commercial services in Windsor. The funds are earmarked towards the purchase of the ambulance. There is also some capital set aside for the purchase. They are awaiting one of the quotes from the two vendors on the vehicle.

2. Authorize the Town Manager to execute an agreement with the Connecticut Department of Transportation for the reconstruction of Hayden Station Road.