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Windsor Town Council
Council Chambers – Town Hall
October 21, 2002
Approved Minutes
Mayor Trinks called the regular meeting to order at
7:36 p.m.
- Roll Call – Present: Mayor Trinks, Deputy Mayor
Curtis, Councilor Broxterman, Councilor Jepsen,
Councilor Mulligan, Councilor Pacino, Councilor Simon
and Councilor Walker Absent: Councilor Albano
- Prayer – Councilor Pacino
- Pledge of Allegiance – Councilor Pacino
- Proclamations/Awards
- Designating October 2002 as Lupus Awareness Month
Councilor Simon read the proclamation designating
October 2002 as Lupus Awareness Month and presented the
plaque to Mrs. Judy Swade.
- Public Communications and Petitions
None.
- Report of Appointed Boards and Commissions
- Wilson/Deerfield Advisory Committee
None.
- Public Building Commission
Mr. Joe Novak reported for the PBC.
Windsor High School Renovation & Construction Project
The renovations are due to be complete by December
31, 2002. The PBC is currently working with O&G
Industries, Herbert S. Newman and Partners, and staff to
define the required contingency to finish the project.
Parking lot lights are partially working and the scope
of the work was less extensive than originally reported.
A small project is planned later this week to energize
the Capen Street side parking lot lights. This will be
completed by the town and B.O.E. forces.
Goslee Pool Life Guard, Bathhouse Renovations and
Related Site Work (Phase II)
The PBC will have proposals for the final design of
the shower/restroom and pump house at their next regular
meeting. The site work will be designed by the town
staff and staff will work on all local approvals, ie.,
Town Planning and Zoning, Wetlands, etc.
Public Works Facility Improvement Project
Anchor Engineering is working on the final design of
the Wash Rack Facility. Staff is gathering information
on some state facilities that were recently designed and
built.
330 Windsor Avenue Community Center
Pace and Sons Construction has completed
approximately 98% of the site work.
Interior work should commence on or about October 28,
2002. Completion is expected by late February 2003, but
this depends largely on the weather. Roof top units and
final installations may not be able to be set until
Spring.
Poquonock School Window Replacement Project
Windows have been manufactured and will be installed
during the next two months.
L.P. Wilson Roof Update
Design work has started. James Vance Associates of
Hartford, CT is the Architect. This project will be bid
in the spring and construction will be scheduled during
the summer months.
Windsor Library Expansion Project
Awaiting direction from the Town Council.
Clover Street Window Replacement
Design funds have been approved. The planned
replacement is for summer 2003 which to date has not
been funded. Best and Joslin have been hired as the
architects and design work is expected to be complete by
this fall.
Poquonock Office Improvements
Best and Joslin Architects has completed the
schematic design. Construction is planned for the summer
of 2003. Construction is not funded.
Deputy Mayor Curtis commented he was impressed with
the renovations at Windsor High School and asked if the
school library was still under renovation. Mr. Novak
responded that the library would open in the next few
weeks.
Councilor Pacino asked when the parking lot at 330
Windsor Avenue would be paved. Mr. Novak responded that
contractors perform blacktop work into the month of
November and the parking lot will be paved during the
first portion of November.
Councilor Jepsen inquired about the status of the WHS
renovation audit being prepared by town staff. Town
Manager Churchill responded the report would be
available for the Town Council’s review for their first
meeting in November.
Councilor Jepsen asked about the $250,000 cut from
the technology portion of the renovation project. Mr.
Novak responded that the funding was not cut, but rather
shifted to the construction portion of the budget, which
enables O&G to supervise the wiring work.
Councilor Broxterman asked about the outdoor lights
referenced in Mr. Novak's report. If it is not as bad of
a situation as once thought, what is the newly estimated
cost? Mr. Novak stated the estimate is $20,000 to
$40,000.
Councilor Broxterman asked if all the lights were
installed at the same time. Mr. Novak said he was
uncertain, however, he does know that they have all been
worked on throughout the years – rewiring, etc.
Councilor Walker inquired about the cutting of funds
for security equipment and cameras. Mr. Novak responded
that there are no town-wide guidelines for security
systems in public buildings. This type of technology is
always changing and the pricing of equipment continues
to drop, so it was decided to cut the security cameras,
and if it is decided to install them at a later time,
the price will have decreased significantly.
Council Walker inquired if there would be any
security cameras. Mr. Novak responded no.
Mayor Trinks suggested the topic of security
equipment be discussed at the Board of Education/Town
Council Joint Committee.
- Town Manager’s Report
Status of Heritage Valley Resort (proposed Ice Rink
for Barbers Pond location)
The State Attorney General's Office would not allow
the ice rink project proposed by Mr. Carl Nowiszewski
of North Ventures, LLC to go on Hayden Trust property
as a profit-based company. Mr. Nowiszewski has been
reluctant to convert his organization to non-profit
status and has been pursuing alternate locations and
design alternatives with an architect for the project.
The timing has become somewhat less urgent, as the
project would be unable to be completed for this
year’s skating season. Mr. Nowiszewski has also been
working with his attorney to draft a proposed letter
of agreement between North Ventures, LLC and the Town
of Windsor concerning the financial commitment that
the town has made to this project, which you may
recall is $450,000. Updates will be provided on this
matter as they develop.
Senior Health Fair
As a reminder - the Senior Center will be holding
the Annual Senior Health Fair in combination with the
Health Department's Flu and Pneumonia Shot Clinic this
Wednesday, October 23rd from 8:30 AM until 2:00 PM at
the L.P. Wilson Community Center. If you have not
pre-registered, please bring your Medicare card and
Physicians Health Services card if you have their
coverage. Without these cards the cost will be $12.00
for the flu shot and $15.00 for pneumonia shot. No
appointments are needed. All vendors, including the
Flu Vaccine, will be available until 2:00 PM.
If you are unable to attend the Health Fair, flu
and pneumonia shots will also be given next Monday
evening, October 28th, here in the council
chambers at Town Hall from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM. For
more information, please call 285-1992 or 285-1824.
A Week of October Fun!
This Friday begins a week- long extravaganza of
Halloween adventures for Windsor residents of all
ages. Night of 1001 Pumpkins will be held at
Northwest Park from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM on October 25th.
Wear your costume, bring a carved pumpkin and enjoy
clowns and storytellers at this free event.
On Saturday, October 26th, visit the
Park again for "Creatures of the Night." Meet
the creatures that go about their nighttime adventures
as you walk along the park’s illuminated trails. Visit
the creatures anytime between 7:00 PM and 9:00 PM
Saturday evening.
In addition to turning your clock back on Sunday,
October 27th, have some fun making your own
Halloween mask at the Monster Mask Bash from
2:30 PM to 4:00 PM at the Windsor Library. This free
event is great for pre-school and elementary school
aged children.
Finally on Halloween night enjoy a nightmarish
evening from 5:30 PM to 8:30 PM at "Nightmare on
Broad Street." Visit the many downtown businesses
who will be handing out ghoulish treats, visit the
Haunted House and Halloween Village, have fun on the
hayrides and more! For information on any of these
events, call 688-5165.
Councilor Pacino asked if the town’s agreement with
North Ventures was approved just for that specific
location. Mayor Trinks responded that he felt the
perimeters of the agreement were very specific and any
deviation from it would require re-evaluation from the
council.
Councilor Mulligan asked Town Manager Churchill
about the status of the $250,000 budget concern the
Town Manager has been taking measures to address since
the beginning of the fiscal year. He would like the
council to receive an update on the Town Manager’s
progress. Town Manager Churchill noted that he would
report on that issue at the next meeting.
Councilor Walker asked for an update on the
flooding concerns of residents in the vicinity of
Tamarack Drive. Town Manager Churchill reported that
staff has been talking to the State of Connecticut
Department of Environmental Protection regarding this
issue because this is the time of the year to address
this type of situation. The beaver dams need to be
removed.
Mayor Trinks requested the North Ventures project
be placed on the agenda of the next Town Council
meeting to discuss the possible release of funding
which was encumbered. If Mr. Nowiszewski presents an
alternative approach for the project, he feels there
could be two separate projects that need two separate
looks.
Councilor Broxterman asked if council could acquire
a review from legal council with regards to assisting
private landowners when they are in a situation such
as those on Tamarack Drive.
Councilor Jepsen offered that the Wetland
Commission deals with "right of flow" issues and may
have some impact as well.
- Communication from Town Council Members
Councilor Broxterman – reminded motorists to be
careful on October 31, 2002 and that the Windsor High
School football team will be playing at home this
Friday night.
Councilor Jepsen – As a follow-up to a request from
the community, Councilor Jepsen requested a status
report on the suggested amendment to the flood plain
ordinance. He displayed the Republicans "People’s
Choice" award from the annual Windsor Chili Challenge.
Councilor Mulligan – None.
Councilor Pacino – has noticed that lights in and
outside the Goslee Pool bathhouse have been on during
the night. He would like to know if there was a formal
agreement with the business owner adjacent to 330
Windsor Avenue regarding reconfiguring the driveway
and associated signage. He is interested in having a
policy drafted regarding the re-naming of public
buildings in town. He encouraged everyone to drive
safely on Halloween.
Town Manager Churchill informed Councilor Pacino
that the letters received from residents regarding the
naming of 330 Windsor Avenue have been the result of
citizens taking initiative. Staff will research the
topic and bring something to the next council meeting.
Councilor Simon – None.
Councilor Walker – hopes the Board of
Education/Town Council Joint Committee will re-visit
the topic of security equipment and cameras at Windsor
High School. He does not feel it is a significant
amount of money within the scope of the whole project.
Deputy Mayor Curtis – offered congratulations to
the Republicans on their chili victory, and noted that
the chili challenge event was a great day for both the
cooks and visitors to the green.
Mayor Trinks – asked former Town Council member,
Joe Novak if he was aware of a policy regarding the
naming of public buildings. Mr. Novak responded that
to his knowledge there has never been a policy.
Mayor Trinks offered congratulations to the
Republicans on their chili challenge "Peoples Choice"
award. He also welcomed a new downtown business,
Cyclist’s Haven to Windsor and noted their recent
ribbon cutting ceremony. The Mayor expressed his
concern for the East Granby Firefighters who will be
unable to hold their annual Halloween Fundraiser. He
suggested that the Town Manager contact East Granby
officials to invite their residents to share in
Windsor’s Halloween events.
- Reports of Standing Committees
- Finance Committee – None.
- Town Improvements Committee – None.
- Health and Safety – Councilor Broxterman reported
that both topics discussed at the
October 14, 2002 meeting are included on this
evening’s agenda.
- Special Projects – Councilor Walker reported that
the Special Projects Committee met on Tuesday, October
15th to review the updated Code of Ethics
ordinance. The Special Projects Committee recommended
that it be sent back to town staff and the Board of
Ethics for fine tuning and review in two particular
areas. 1) to refine the policy to better reflect who
the policy is geared for, ie: town staff and officials
as opposed to everyone in town and 2) fine tune the
consequences of violating the ethics code. The
committee did not address the specific item of the
Board of Ethics working together with Windsor Police
to investigate issues, but will do that in the future.
Councilor Walker noted that he returned his tickets to
the Jesters performance.
- Joint Board of Education and Town Council
Committee – Council Simon reported that this committee
will meet prior to the next Town Council meeting.
- Ordinances
None.
- Unfinished Business
None.
- New Business
A . Presentation of Nuisance Abatement and
Enforcement Strategies
Town Manager Churchill gave an overview of the
proposal for addressing nuisance issues, specifically
newspaper boxes and shopping carts.
Councilor Pacino said he liked the suggestion of
"corralling" the newspaper boxes because it seemed
neater. He asked if we could just eliminate them
altogether.
Town Manager Churchill responded that we are unable
to eliminate the newspaper boxes because they are
protected by the first amendment. However, most of the
boxes are located on state right of way properties and
town staff is currently talking to the State of
Connecticut Department of Transportation to see if they
can delegate authority to the town to regulate the
sites.
Councilor Pacino noted that some of the boxes are
privately owned. With regards to the shopping carts, he
realizes they are a hassle, but feels the storeowners
are unable to know when someone is taking one from the
property. He asked that this be taken into consideration
if a policy to fine business owners is considered. He
also noted that most carts are found near bus stops in
the Wilson and Kennedy Road sections of town. Town
Manager Churchill assured Councilor Pacino that
transportation concerns would be taken into
consideration.
Councilor Pacino asked if other towns enforce
"penalties," and, is it possible to enforce them? Town
Manager Churchill responded that Windsor would be a
front runner in this type of activity.
Councilor Pacino asked the Town Manager to explain
"community building" project, as referred to in his
presentation. Town Manager Churchill reviewed the four
components of community policing: who is in control of
the space, community building, walking beats and dealing
with nuisance issues.
Councilor Simon added that he felt there were two
concerns with the newspaper boxes - appearance and
potential safety hazards. He favors the corral idea.
Councilor Broxterman expressed the need to be
cautious with this issue, citing that the council needs
to decide what it is they want town employees to be
doing with their time. "Corralling" the boxes could
result in a safety issue or line of sight problem. He
feels there are many other nuisances such as telephone
poles, which are equally unsightly, but they are all
just that – nuisances.
Councilor Walker welcomed the healthy debate and
added that it is not just newspaper boxes involved, but
car magazines, etc. that compile the 28 boxes in the
center of town. He does not want to infringe on any
constitutional rights, but does agree that they are a
safety problem as well as an appearance problem. Forming
partnerships will help find solutions. If we continue to
allow unsightly things, people will see a precedent – it
is a quality of life issue.
Councilor Mulligan feels most of the publications are
comprised of advertising magazines and is not certain
the first amendment would protect them.
Councilor Broxterman concurred that yes, we can
regulate on another level, but feels they should only be
addressed if it is a safety issue.
Deputy Mayor Curtis noted there are so many boxes in
front of the Post Office that you cannot even see the
building. He looks forward to discussing this issue in
committee.
Mayor Trinks proclaimed that Windsor has worked very
hard to create character consistent with what we want
our town to be, so he would like to see the issue
pursued. He is opposed to the corral solution because it
adds distraction and an additional safety factor, as
people will then get out of their car to retrieve one of
the publications. He fears for the safety of
pedestrians. With regards to the shopping carts, he
feels the business owners should take the extra step to
police their areas.
Councilor Mulligan noted that if you make a corral
for 14 boxes, what will happen when the 15th
shows up?
Councilor Pacino suggested the newspaper boxes could
be designed more attractively to match the center of
town. He thinks the town should speak to the Post Office
about moving the boxes.
Town Manager Churchill noted that the Capital
Improvements Plan addresses the issue of traffic flow
and location of mailboxes, etc. two years down the road.
The CIP calls for boxes to be lowered to driver level,
on the driver’s side.
Mayor Trinks referred the matter to the Health and
Safety Committee for further discussion.
B. Introduce ordinance entitled "Demolition of
Structures"
Deputy Mayor Curtis introduced the topic, noting
there was some history behind this issue as it was
discussed during the time period when the Windsor House
was demolished, but the ordinance was never fully
developed and approved.
Town Manager Churchill recommended the issue be
discussed at this time since it is not as emotional of a
topic as it was in September of 1999. The draft
ordinance suggests a 90-day period before demolition.
This ordinance would be relatively limited if adopted.
The draft ordinance would apply to buildings listed on
either or both the National Register of Historic Places
and the Town of Windsor Historic Survey (1981). The
survey has 429 sites and includes all National and State
Register sites. The list of properties on the National
Register of Historic Places contains 9 individual sites,
and sites in two districts for a total of 83 properties.
Councilor Pacino inquired if there is a size limit to
the buildings. Town Manager Churchill responded there
are no square footage requirements.
Mayor Trinks referred the matter to the Health and
Safety Committee.
- Approve resolution accepting bio-terrorism grant
and authorize the Town Manager to execute an agreement
with the State of Connecticut
Dr. Charles Petrillo, Director of Health and Social
Services, introduced the agenda item and gave a brief
overview.
Councilor Broxterman asked what the town could do
for $8,500. Dr. Petrillo responded that the town plans
on partnering with neighboring communities and pooling
the money to hire a consultant to assist in developing
a plan.
Moved by Councilor Broxterman, seconded by Council
Walker that the motion, "RESOLVED that Leon Churchill,
Town Manager, is authorized to make, execute and
approve on behalf of the Town of Windsor, any and all
contracts or amendments thereof with the State of
Connecticut Department of Public Health to upgrade
local public health’s preparedness for and response to
bio-terrorism, other outbreaks of infectious disease,
and other public health threats and emergencies" be
accepted.
Motion passed 8-0-0.
- Resolution adopting tax increment finance policy (TIF)
James Burke, Director of Economic and Community
Development, gave a brief overview of the topic noting
that the Economic Development Commission has worked
with council in the past to develop tools to address
properties that need attention.
Councilor Broxterman asked if he would qualify for
this incentive if he purchased the Rappaport building
and turned it into a movie theater. Mr. Burke
responded that there would be necessary steps for any
applicant, including proof of viable use and that the
property must be one of the town’s priority
redevelopment sites. The developer must also show that
TIF assistance is necessary and reasonable. The town
then needs to determine that there will be adequate
taxes generated to provide the finance without
adversely impacting the town.
Town Manager Churchill noted that you must be able
to demonstrate that the value of the building will
increase, and that the new taxes generated need to pay
the town back in no more than twenty years.
Councilor Broxterman asked what the town would be
out if an idea was accepted, but then the idea fell
apart. Mr. Burke responded the town would be out
whatever the intended proposed project/use of the
building was going to be as well as the jobs that may
have gone along with that proposal. He noted that the
town is not at a complete loss because the town would
still be collecting property taxes.
Councilor Simon noted that he thought this type of
incentive tool was going to be used by the State of
Connecticut for the football stadium. He asked if this
incentive would be exclusive of any other incentives
currently offered. Mr. Burke said it is up to the town
to make that decision. Using more than one incentive
can be done, but generally the incentives work toward
cross-purposes.
Councilor Simon inquired if the funds would be
generated through issuance of general obligation bonds
similar to our Economic Development Incentive Program.
Mr. Burke responded that the current focus of the
Economic Development Incentive Program is on public
property improvements and that these are funded by
general obligation bonds. The current incentive does
not cover private properties. This proposal does
include improvements on private property. You could
combine the two together, but the town looks at what
new taxes could be generated. They can be general
obligation bonds, but they do not have to be. They can
be specific TIF bonds, meaning that the only thing
that is pledged to pay them off is the specific
revenue from that particular project.
Councilor Simon inquired if it was separate and
different, would it require a special trip to get a
bond, or would the town loan out of the general fund.
Mr. Burke said the entity that finances the project
will typically buy the bonds.
Councilor Pacino asked if this proposed policy is
different than the tax abatement policy. Mr. Burke
responded no, the tax abatement policy only applies to
existing buildings.
Councilor Pacino cited an example of building a new
restaurant in Wilson, but could only do it if he could
get seven years tax free from the town. Would he
qualify? Mr. Burke said yes – only new buildings.
Councilor Pacino inquired about the list of
properties and who would benefit – the property
owners, or the business coming in on that property.
Mr. Burke responded it would depend on how the project
is structured. An existing building may be in bad
shape or have environmental issues that need to be
addressed. The money could be used toward those types
of improvements. The desire is to have the project
completed.
Councilor Pacino used the example of if he brought
a chain restaurant to a piece of property, then would
he as a property owner have to be in communication
with the restaurant chain regarding the incentive? Mr.
Burke responded that in that specific example, the
funding would most likely go to site improvements to
entice the restaurant chain to go there.
Councilor Pacino asked if a property owner could
apply for a loan to improve a site and then get it
prepared to entice a chain restaurant to come in. Mr.
Burke responded that the incentive requires that you
know the whole project. It is not speculative. You
need to come forward with a complete plan, and the
project needs to be scheduled to begin in three years.
Councilor Pacino noted that unlike JDS Uniphase,
the chances are a lot less of getting burned.
Mr. Burke noted that the town did not get burned
with the JDS Uniphase situation as they are still on
the line for taxes, and will pay enough taxes by the
end of next year to cover the money that was bonded.
Councilor Jepsen asked if this proposed policy was
urgent or just another tool for the EDC kit and if the
Town of Windsor is in discussions with a developer who
needs a tool such as this. Mr. Burke responded that
this tool has been included in discussions with
regards to the redevelopment parcel, but there is no
particular developer lined up. He added that this
proposal is aimed toward larger projects of at least a
million dollars or more.
Councilor Walker asked what the town did in the way
of assisting the development of the Huntington House
Museum project. Mr. Burke noted the acquired land for
the parking lot extension in the agreement made with
the Huntington House Museum.
Councilor Walker feels the town does an excellent
job with businesses and economic development, but does
not feel we utilize the same amount of ingenuity with
the concerns of homeowners to get them the help they
need.
Mr. Burke reviewed the current rehabilitation
program offered to homeowners who make improvements to
their homes such as the tax abatement program and how
the town acts as a conduit for state funding to assist
low income homeowners fix their homes.
Councilor Walker noted that what he was hearing was
that the town does have staff to deal with homeowner
problems.
Town Manager Churchill noted that the town needs to
deal with the private property issue when discussing
Tamarack Drive. That particular issue is two-pronged
as it deals with both the beavers and the blockage. He
hopes what the town is addressing now will provide the
solution. If not, we need to find a way to deal with
the blockages themselves and deal with the policy
issue of getting onto the private property. If it gets
to that point, he will bring it to the Town Council,
but would like to deal with the eradication of the
beavers first.
Mayor Trinks referred the matter to the Finance
Committee and asked if council action would be
required when the properties are identified. Mr. Burke
responded that any changes to the existing list would
go before the Town Council for approval.
- Job Description for Senior Engineering Aide
Position
Peter Souza, Assistant Town Manager and Amelia Bliss,
Director of Human Resources introduced the agenda item
to the council.
Councilor Walker asked about the employee currently
in this position - how much of this job description is
the employee doing now, and are they earning more or
less then the proposed salary range. Ms. Bliss responded
that the employee is making approximately $100 less than
the newly proposed minimum level.
Councilor Walker asked if they were performing all
the duties listed. If so, why is one person doing this?
He feels it is a two-person job. Assistant Town Manager
Souza responded that all positions in the Design
Services Division are multi-faceted. There is not just
one position for one duty.
Councilor Walker understands the importance of being
multi-faceted in today’s working environment, but still
feels the proposed job description is overwhelming. He
inquired if it was a management job. Assistant Town
Manager Souza responded that it is a technical position,
not management.
Councilor Broxterman asked if the town surveys
private sector as well as public sector companies when
comparing salaries and job descriptions. Ms. Bliss
responded typically, yes, however in this case we did
not find comparable positions in the private sector.
Councilor Broxterman asked if the proposed position
was exempt or non-exempt. Ms. Bliss answered that it is
a non-exempt position.
Councilor Broxterman inquired if the employee in this
position would be eligible for overtime. Ms. Bliss
responded in the affirmative.
Councilor Broxterman asked if the increase would put
the employee at the minimum of the new pay range and if
that is what the union contract requires.
Ms. Bliss responded that the union contract does not
address reclassifications. Personnel rules indicate the
employee should be placed at the lowest rate in the
higher pay range that provides no less than 5%.
Councilor Simon asked how long the employee above has
been working his current job description. Assistant Town
Manager Souza replied 9 – 12 months; noting that the
employee’s pavement management duties has evolved over
the past 5-7 years.
Councilor Simon asked why this position was not
included in the job descriptions recently reviewed by
the Special Projects Committee. Town Manager Churchill
responded that the recent review by Town Council was
only of non-union positions.
Councilor Pacino asked if there was any requirement
in the union contract to grant the promotion because the
employee had done the specified work for a certain
amount of time. Ms. Bliss responded no. The contract
provides for an increase to the maximum of the range
after the employee has been working out of
classification for 12 months. However, this is temporary
while the out of class work is being performed, rather
than a permanent promotion.
Councilor Broxterman inquired if the town had to
provide retroactive pay for this employee. Ms. Bliss
responded no.
Councilor Jepsen noted that there were six full-time
positions listed in the budget document for Design
Services. Was this an additional position? Assistant
Town Manager Souza responded no, all six positions are
filled at this time.
Mayor Trinks expressed some concern regarding
tailoring a position for an individual which could make
it difficult in the future for other potential job
candidates. Ms. Bliss responded that the job description
was designed for how the job is done, not who the
employee is. In the future if the position becomes
vacant, it should not make it more difficult to recruit,
because the requirements are more specific in the
proposed job description.
Councilor Broxterman asked what percentage of town
jobs are "apples to apples" with the private sector. Ms.
Bliss said she does not know exactly, but it is
positions that are common to most towns such as clerical
positions, police officers, building inspectors, etc.
that parallel the most.
Councilor Broxterman inquired if the town tends to
lean toward pigeon holing positions or general
descriptions. Town Manager Churchill added that in a
general sense, this position would be comparable to a
project manager position in the private sector.
Mayor Trinks asked Councilor Simon if the Special
Projects Committee reviewed the revised positions in the
past before council approval. Councilor Pacino expressed
that if the person is doing the job, he is in favor of
putting the motion forward without further delay.
Mayor Trinks expressed interest in remaining
consistent with past procedures and asked if a two-week
delay would be acceptable. Assistant Town Manager Souza
responded that a two week delay was fine, and noted that
previously when the job descriptions went to committee,
there were approximately thirty days for review.
Moved by Councilor Pacino, seconded by Councilor
Simon that the proposed job description for Senior
Engineering Aide be approved and the Town of Windsor
CILU Local #66 pay plan be amended to reclassify the
position of Senior Engineering Aide from pay grade 10 to
pay grade 12.
Motion passed 6-2-0 (Mayor Trinks and Councilor
Walker voted against the motion)
- Resignations and Appointments
Moved by Councilor Mulligan, seconded by Councilor
Broxterman to accept the following Resignations and
appointments:
Item B: John Purcell, 5 Crabapple Road, to a regular
position from an alternate position on the Commission on
Aging & Handicapped for a three year term to expire
January 31, 2003.
Item G: Richard Dolliver, 35 Eastview Drive,
reappointment to the Conservation Commission for a five
year term to expire November 30, 2007 or until a
successor is appointed.
Item L: Colette Yeich, 61 Prospect Hill Road, to
Historic District Commission-non-resident for a five
year term to expire October 10, 2005 or until a
successor is appointed.
Item N: Loretta Raney, 273 Palisado Avenue,
reappointment to Historic District Commission for a two
year term to expire October 14, 2004 or until a
successor is appointed.
Item T: Robert Silliman, 1207 Poquonock Avenue,
reappointment to Historic District Study Committee for a
one year term to expire September 17, 2003 or until a
successor is appointed.
Item DD: James Bennett, 41 Alcott Drive, appointment
to Public Building Commission Alternate for a three year
term to expire November 30, 2005 or until a successor is
appointed.
Item FF: Katherine Chiodo, 94 Hillcrest Road,
reappointment to Town Planning and Zoning Alternate for
a two year term to expire November 11, 2004 or until a
successor is appointed.
Item NN: Cori-Lynn Webber, 340 Broad Street,
reappointment to Youth Commission for a three year term
to expire September 30, 2005 or until a successor is
appointed.
Councilor Jepsen inquired if the terms of the
Historic District Study Committee members renewed or
were they sunset? Town Manager Churchill will have staff
research and report at the next council meeting.
Mayor Trinks requested the use of change of status of
language as shown in item E be utilized in the future
within the resignation and appointment portion of the
minutes.
Motion passed 8-0-0
Moved by Deputy Mayor Curtis, seconded by Councilor
Broxterman to table items: A, C-F, H-K, M, O-S, U-CC,
EE, GG-MM, OO, and PP.
Motion passed 8-0-0
- Minutes of Preceding Meetings
- Minutes of the October 7, 2002 Public Hearing
Moved by Councilor Broxterman, seconded by
Councilor Jepsen that the minutes of the October 7,
2002 Public Hearing be accepted.
Motion passed 8-0-0
- Minutes of the October 7, 2002 Regular Town
Council Meeting
Moved by Councilor Broxterman, seconded by Councilor
Jepsen that the minutes of the October 7, 2002 Regular
Town Council meeting be accepted.
Correction: Councilor Pacino requested the name Smith
be added to page 3, line 5 of the Town Manager’s Report
so the complete name Diane Smith is recorded.
Mayor Trinks repeated the motion by Councilor
Broxterman and seconded by Councilor Jepsen noting the
added correction stated by Councilor Pacino.
Motion passed 8-0-0
- Public Communications and Petitions
None.
- Executive Session
None.
- Adjournment
Moved by Councilor Broxterman, seconded by Councilor
Jepsen to adjourn the regular Town Council meeting at
10:08 PM.
Motion passed 8-0-0
Respectfully submitted,
Enita J. Jubrey
Substitute Clerk of the Windsor Town Council
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