Windsor
Town Council
Council Chambers – Town Hall
November 18,
2002
Approved
Minutes
Mayor Trinks called the regular
meeting to order at 7:35 p.m.
1. Roll Call – Present: Mayor
Trinks, Deputy Mayor Curtis, Councilor Albano,
Councilor Broxterman, Councilor Jepsen, Councilor
Mulligan, Councilor Pacino, Councilor Simon and
Councilor Walker
2. Prayer – Councilor Walker
3. Pledge of Allegiance –
Councilor Walker
4. Proclamations/Awards
None.
5. Public Communications and
Petitions
Dr. David Howlett, 154 East View
Drive, addressed the Council. He spoke on behalf of
the Grid Iron Booster Club regarding the donation of
lights for O’Brien Field to the town. Mr. Tom Donahue
and his friend, Mr. Joe Misky came up with the idea of
donating lights for the field in memory of Mr. Misky’s
son, Joe. The lights are estimated to cost $150,000 to
$210,000 and Mr. Misky is donating $75,000 towards
that amount. The lights will benefit the football
field, the middle school and high school. Attendance
increases for Friday evening games, including parents
that work and teens looking for something to do on a
Friday night. In Norwalk, it did not cost more for
police protection when the lights were installed. The
funds the booster club raises will help to pay for
camps, equipment, training tapes, etc. This generous
donation from Mr. Misky covers one-half or one-third
of the cost of the lights. He urged the Council to
fund the remaining cost of the lights. Mr. Misky
stipulated that he wanted the lights to be voted on
this year and installed for the next school year.
Mr. Tom Donahue, 59 Niles Road,
spoke on behalf of the lights project. He can’t
remember anyone donating this amount of money for any
project in Windsor in all his years of being a
resident. He strongly encourages the Council to fund
the project. The lighted fields would benefit
football, hockey, lacrosse, and other sports in town.
Mr. Michael O’Brien, 1275
Windsor Avenue, is in favor of lighting O’Brien Field.
He also spoke about an accident that happened recently
on Windsor Avenue. The barriers were damaged and the
State removed them without replacing them. He feels it
is an extremely dangerous situation and the barriers
should be replaced. He feels that some of the
responsibility of lighting the field belongs to the
booster club. Mr. Misky’s donation is very generous.
He feels that residents would approve the funds if the
booster club came up with funds along with Mr. Misky’s
donation. The band and cheerleading booster clubs
could be involved in the fundraising as well. He asked
if the parking lot would be properly lit and would the
cost of the parking lot lighting be included. He
questioned the no additional cost of security. He also
asked if all the teams are willing to play evening
games. He questioned if it causes additional expenses
for officials and/or for other teams renting busses
for transportation, etc. If we light the stadium and
have larger crowds, will we have adequate concession
stands and restrooms? He is 100% in favor of lighting
the field and he hopes the booster club helps to
defray the costs.
Ms. Kay Nowiszewski, 64 Alden
Road, spoke about the lights at the stadium. She is
the mom of three athletes who are also honor students
and artists. Sports are a very important aspect of her
childrens’ lives. It teaches them many skills they can
take into adulthood. Football games bring athletes,
musicians, parents, extended families and friends
together promoting diversity. She feels it is a great
investment to have a lighted field. She works many
hours in the concession stand and feels that the stand
is clean and adequate for larger crowds. She thanked
Mr. Misky for his generous donation. The booster club
is supposed to be doing the extras for the kids,
including scholarships, camps and shirts. She doesn’t
feel it’s right for the booster club to raise a
portion of the lighting expense. The lights are not a
short term, but rather a long-term benefit.
Mr. Luis Miguel-Romero, 109
Clubhouse Road, a WHS student, supports the lights.
When he plays a night football game he sees people
having fun and kids having fun without getting into
trouble. He said that the football team enjoys having
the support of people who attend the games. It is in
his opinion that the town should fund the remaining
cost of the lights.
Ms. Rosemarie Miskavitch, 20
Coach Circle, addressed the Council and acknowledged
the students in the audience. She has been a volunteer
in Windsor for years. The town may have its
differences, but it comes together for the children.
She is in support of the lights. She requested that
Mayor Trinks give her answers to the following
questions during Communications from Council Members.
The status of the donated check and if it has been
accepted; the status in regard to Councilor Simon’s
committee, which she believed it would be referred to;
the town staff’s involvement in this project; a
timeline as to when it could be taken up for vote; if
voted, when it would be implemented; and will there be
involvement from the BOE?
Mr. Matthew Hawkinson, 40
Marshall Street, senior at WHS and spoke in favor of
the lights for future students of Windsor. He would
like this project to be passed swiftly. It would be a
boost to the town.
Ms. Glenda Reed, 320 Mercer
Lane, urged the passing of the lighting of the field.
She noted a display in the Council chambers, which
stated “Creating an environment where dreams can come
true for individuals, families and businesses”. She
believes that the lighted field would be a dream come
true. The field would be a gathering place and a safe
haven with many activities going on at the field
because of the lights.
Mr. Mark Welch, 114 Lincoln Way,
supports the lighted field. Lighting the field would
be beneficial to other sports and events beside
football. Scheduling is never a problem for playing at
a lighted field. The town of Simsbury is getting ready
to light their field and others are following. New
Britain has come together at Friday night games.
Mr. Simon Romero, 109 Clubhouse
Road, spoke in support of the lights. He stated that
volunteers run the concession stands. They do the work
of several people and it gets busy during halftime.
Fans go to a professional game and wait 30 minutes in
line for a hotdog without complaining. He feels that
the lighted field will help keep kids out of trouble.
He doesn’t feel that security would be an issue.
Mr. Joseph Tata, 12 Wilton Road
addressed the Council. He moved to Windsor over 12
years ago and started coaching football nine years
ago. He spoke in favor of the lights. He feels that
the community would come together and that Friday
night games could become a tradition in Windsor. The
lights would benefit the town greatly. The lights
would instill tradition in Windsor youth and
community.
Mr. Joe Frederick, 220 Deerfield
Road, spoke to the Council about lights. He hopes the
town takes Mr. Misky up on his offer of his generous
donation. He invited all to the upcoming Friday night
game. He spoke of the energy of the crowds and
players. It is his hope that the Council passes the
project.
Mr. Rick McNamara, 382 Rainbow
Road, talked about the lights. He mentioned the
leadership skills the players learn. He also spoke in
favor of the town taking over the government channel.
He feels that the station has not progressed very far
in the last three years since he left. He had been
looking into getting more professional broadcasting
for WIN-TV. The educational channel was going to
mirror the school curriculum. The access channel could
have been used to raise money for lights. There used
to be call-in shows, but it doesn’t happen anymore. He
hopes that the Council will raise this issue at a
public debate. He also noted that the WIN-TV board is
self-appointed.
Mr. Paul Cipriano, 18
Scarborough Road, spoke about preserving open space in
Windsor. He noted the State statute and distributed
copies to the Councilors along with a copy of an
article from the Hartford Courant. He said that this
is something that Windsor can do without using town
funds. The law has to be ratified by the Town. The
town of Avon recently passed it and they have already
collected $25,000.
Mr. Doug Kerr, 141 Fieldstone
Drive, a member of the soccer community, spoke to the
Council. He thinks that the lights would be beneficial
for the town. He encouraged the town to start the
process.
6. Report of Appointed Boards
and Commissions
A. Public Building Commission
Mr. Joseph Novak, Chairman, PBC
reported to the Council. The WHS renovations will be
completed by the end of next month. This month they
turned over most of the educational rooms. They are
behind schedule in the technical education area. There
is a problem with paper material used as a backing
behind the cement and they are checking on the fire
status of the paper. A meeting has been scheduled with
the fire marshal and building inspectors on Thursday
to see if the paper can be passed. Sprinklers have
also been added to that area. The teacher’s cafeteria
has been opened up after being closed for three years.
The WHS project is now more than 95% complete. The
rubber gym should be ready by the end of the month.
The PBC has discussed the Capen
Street side parking lights and how far to go with
repairing the lights. The Council may want to consider
adding this to the project because it is reimbursable,
however, the PBC is not recommending it.
The site work at 330 Windsor
Avenue is complete.
The stone repair and cleaning
was included in the town Hall roof project. It has
gone out to bid and will be complete within four
months.
The windows for Poquonock School
have been manufactured and will be installed in the
next few months.
The design for the L.P. Wilson
roof will be complete in the spring, with construction
next summer.
Clover Street School design
funds have been approved and the roof will be replaced
in 2003. The architect has been hired to design the
project by the end of the year.
Councilor Pacino asked if the
main gym floor was re-done. Mr. Novak said that the
floors were not re-done. Councilor Pacino stated that
the west parking lot at the high school is an accident
waiting to happen and he asked if it could be made a
one way. Mr. Novak said that the question can be
raised to the PBC, but normally traffic patterns are
not determined by the PBC.
Councilor Albano asked for
clarification on the site lights. Mr. Novak said that
the expense budgeted was for grounding the lights.
Councilor Broxterman asked how
old the fixtures are. Mr. Novak said that some are as
old as 50 years old. It was thought that if we were
grounding the lights, perhaps we should replace them.
Councilor Jepsen asked about
reimbursement for replacement of lights since it was
not in the original plan. Mr. Novak responded that he
would have to check on that. Councilor Jepsen noted
that the replacement of the lights could be done in a
few years and they would likely still be eligible for
an energy rebate.
7. Town Manager’s Report
Caravan of Carriages
Oldies 102.9 DRC-FM will be hosting the annual Caravan
of Carriages to benefit Foodshare this Sunday,
November 24th beginning at Stop & Shop on Kennedy Road
at 1:00 PM. Donations of frozen turkeys, canned goods,
turkey trimmings, cash and check donations are
welcome. Individuals who bring food are invited to
join in the fun four mile trek to Foodshare while
pushing a shopping cart, or follow in a car. Those
walking will receive a ride back to Stop and Shop.
Prizes for the “best dressed
carriage” and “most food collected” will be awarded.
To learn more on how you can make a difference for
someone this holiday season, call 243-1115 or visit
www.drcfm.com
Senior Center Receives Donation
The Windsor Senior Center
recently received a donation in the amount of $218.50
from the proceeds of a tag sale sponsored by the
Windsor Rehabilitation Center on Poquonock Avenue. The
check was presented at the Senior Center last
Thursday, and we thank the Rehabilitation Center for
their efforts and generous donation.
Potential Modification to Flood
Plain Management Ordinance
On Tuesday, November 12th, the
Inland Wetlands & Watercourses Commission discussed a
change in the ordinance recently requested by a
resident to better address unique situations. Those
unique situations were mostly described as those with
main uses on large tracts of land. The Commissioners
recommend eliminating section 3-42(A) which would
allow variances to be considered by the Floodplain
Ordinance Manager and then the Inlands Wetlands &
Watercourses Commission. They recommend that Section
3-42(E) should also be eliminated from the ordinance,
which eliminates extensions to the variances given
prior to September 25, 1978. The Commissioners also
recommend that Section 3-41 should remain intact,
which governs performance requirements for special
exceptions.
These items will be sent to the
Town Attorney for legal review to insure the
regulation conforms to other laws, regulations, and
precedence. In addition we need to insure that any
change to the regulation would not impact or
jeopardize the town’s federal flood insurance program.
Councilor Pacino asked about the
barriers on Windsor Avenue. Mr. Brian Funk, Director
of Public Works, responded that the DOT said the
guardrails no longer met DOT standards. They were
concerned about the safety of the guardrails. The town
wrote a detailed letter about the removal of the
guardrail and asked the State to come up with another
solution. The State’s response was to take down the
guardrails and put up a three-wire system. When they
started excavating the site they discovered a conduit
line right beneath the guardrails. There was no
physical space for them to place the three-wire system
or any other safety solution. Councilor Pacino asked
if the side with the cement wall would have any
guardrails. Mr. Funk said that the State had not
planned on installing anything at that location.
Councilor Pacino asked if the town could address the
issue with the State, perhaps a small wall to protect
pedestrians. Mr. Funk responded that the DOT said
there are a lot of sidewalks that are fairly close to
the street and they do not have safety rails.
Councilor Pacino stated that this certain area does
not allow for a pedestrian to get out of the way of an
oncoming car like other sidewalks.
Deputy Mayor Curtis asked if the
town could legally put up something since it is a
hazard. Town Manager Churchill stated that it is a
State roadway.
Councilor Albano asked how the
AT&T conduit wires got under the guardrail. Mr. Funk
was not sure of the specific construction details.
Councilor Jepsen requested that
Town Manager Churchill continue to work to have the
State re-install a barrier.
8. Communication from Council
Members
Councilor Albano – received a
complaint from the Garden Club regarding the L.P.
Wilson Center being closed on Veteran’s Day when
meeting rooms were scheduled. The Garden Club did not
receive notification that the building would be
closed.
Councilor Broxterman – invited
all to the WHS football game this Friday night. Also,
a nice tradition will begin Thanksgiving morning when
WHS football plays Glastonbury. He is in favor of the
open space fund. He believes that we should accept Mr.
Misky’s generous donation and will work to ensure his
stipulations are met.
Councilor Jepsen – believes the
Zoning Commission has the authority they need to begin
the open space fund. He thanked all that voted in the
election. He asked that the political signs be removed
in a timely manner. He feels that the town should take
advantage of Mr. Misky’s donation of $75,000. He
thought that perhaps we could get reimbursement of 23%
from the State for the lights.
Councilor Mulligan – mentioned
the Caravan of Carriages Food Drive and noted for more
information you can go to the www.wdrc.com <http://www.wdrc.com/>
web site. He would support the open space fund. He is
in favor of the lights. He asked the town staff to put
together a proposal to present to the TP&Z for the
light towers. He elicited the support of Councilor
Walker, Councilor Broxterman, Deputy Mayor Curtis and
Mayor Trinks, since the requested work of town staff
would be more than an hour in length.
Councilor Pacino – thanked
everyone who came out to vote. He asked Town Manager
Churchill to research if the open space issue is a
decision that the Council makes. Regarding the lights,
he finds it disturbing that flyers supporting the
lights are coming home with elementary school
students. This brings them into a political issue that
they do not belong in.
Councilor Simon – agrees with
pursuing the open space fund. The Windsor Donut shop
received some press in the NY Times in favor of their
butternut and honey dipped donuts. It’s important to
review the fiscal climate in town before considering
the lights. Very shortly after the fiscal year began,
a deficit of $300,000 arose due to lower than
projected interest earnings. Through a variety of
measures, the town was able to reduce that deficit to
$20,000. There is also a fiscal crisis in the State of
Connecticut, which could impact our current budget. He
feels that the Board of Education should be involved
with this issue.
Councilor Walker – mentioned
that he left voicemail for Senator Coleman regarding
the traffic situation at Rt. 218 and Columbia Rd. He
is still waiting to hear from him. He heard from the
town staff that there is a waiting period to get
everything approved. The open space fund is a good
idea. He recalled that a similar group has been before
the Council regarding lights. When these people
repeatedly come before the Council, we need to listen
to them. He stated that we can be fiscally responsible
and he is in favor of this project.
Deputy Mayor Curtis – thanked
all that voted on Election Day. He thanked Mr. Misky
for his very generous donation and the residents who
made their comments this evening. He mentioned the
Town Improvements Committee had previously unanimously
approved the lights project. The Council has to review
the financial situation and involve the Board of
Education.
Mayor Trinks – reported that the
firehouses and schools have drop off points for the
food drive. He thanked the Elks for the Veteran’s Day
services. He sent his prayers out to the family of
Patrick Brooks, a Windsor resident and West Hartford
firefighter who passed away recently. The lights are
not on the agenda this evening, however, it will begin
the process of going through the proper channels. He
thinks that getting the kids involved would teach them
ownership and a hands-on civic lesson. He stated that
there is time to go through the process methodically
for a summer installation. The TP&Z holds an important
part of this and the neighborhood has to be
considered. We are moving forward with going through
the process.
9. Reports of Standing
Committees
A. Finance Committee – None.
B. Town Improvements Committee –
None.
C. Health and Safety – None.
D. Special Projects – None.
E. Joint Board of Education and
Town Council Committee – the next meeting is scheduled
for December 2nd.
10. Ordinances
None.
11. Unfinished Business
None.
12. New Business
Moved by Councilor Pacino,
seconded by Broxterman to move item 12.B. to this
point in the agenda.
Motion Passed 9-0-0
B. Approve transfer of 63 Stage
Coach Road to the Town of Windsor
Moved by Deputy Mayor Curtis,
seconded by Councilor Jepsen to accept the exchange of
10,759 square feet of a parcel of town owned land for
an equivalent parcel of land at 63 Stage Coach Road,
as shown on the plan “Land Exchange Plan, prepared for
Matthew Marci, 63 Stage Coach Road, Windsor,
Connecticut, Ed Lally & Associates, Inc., scale 1 IN.
= 20FT., October 2, 2002, Revision 11/18/02”.
Motion Passed 9-0-0
A. Approve the use of BOE
surplus budget funds for WHS renovations
Councilor Broxterman asked if
the furniture was value engineered out of the budget.
Mr. Novak stated that the furniture was never value
engineered out of the budget.
Councilor Pacino asked when the
annual audit would be completed. Mr. Pavitt, Finance
Director, said that it would be completed in December.
Moved by Councilor Simon,
seconded by Councilor Albano, that it is the intent of
the Town Council to utilize the anticipated surplus
from the FY 2002 Board of Education budget to fund the
completion of the Windsor High renovation project.
Motion Passed 9-0-0
Moved by Councilor Jepsen,
seconded by Councilor Walker to add item 12. J.
Appropriation of Funds for Windsor High School Project
to the agenda.
Motion Passed 9-0-0
Moved by Councilor Jepsen,
seconded by Councilor Broxterman to add item 12.K. Set
a Special Town Meeting for 7:00 p.m. on December 2,
2002 for the purpose of appropriating funds for the
WHS Project to the agenda.
Motion Passed 9-0-0
Moved by Councilor Jepsen,
seconded by Councilor Broxterman to move items 12.J.
and K to this point in the agenda.
Motion Passed 9-0-0
J. Appropriation of Funds for
Windsor High School Project
Councilor Simon, seconded by
Councilor Walker, resolved that $987,809 be
appropriated for the General Fund, Unreserved,
Undesignated Fund Balance to the General Services,
Capital Projects budget line and recommend it for
Special Town Meeting approval.
Town Manager Churchill discussed
the appropriation. The PBC recommends that the Town
Council appropriate $987,809 for the WHS project, with
the expectation that the town will receive rebates and
reimbursements of $764,392 for a net cost to the town
of $223,417. It does not include anything from the
value engineered list but includes what it will take
to complete the project as it stands.
Councilor Walker asked for
clarification of the value engineered list. Town
Manager Churchill stated that these funds do not
include the value engineered items.
Town Manager Churchill stated
that we have the availability to do the appropriation
piecemeal, however given that it is over 1%, it is
within Town Charter to have a special town meeting.
Councilor Broxterman asked that
once WHS is at 100% completion and we have been
reimbursed and bills have been paid, how long does the
window of reimbursement remain open. Mr. Pavitt stated
that the so called “window” could be held open six to
eight months until the final project punch list is
completed, but that would delay when the town would
receive the final 5% reimbursement amount from the
State.
Councilor Jepsen asked if there
are any remaining portions of the project that could
cause financial problems. Mr. Novak said the PBC was
optimist there would not be any other unknown cost,
but noted that an issue could arise at any time that
would cause an additional expense. Councilor Jepsen
asked about the timing of the project audit. Mr.
Pavitt stated that an audit would be completed 6-8
months after the punch list is submitted and there is
up to three years to reimburse. Councilor Jepsen asked
what the General Fund Balance was. Mr. Pavitt stated
that it is approximately $5.7 million. He could
provide a more accurate figure in a month after the
annual audit is completed.
Councilor Jepsen made a motion,
seconded by Councilor Pacino, to amend the original
motion by adding the following phrase “and that the
Town Manager attempt to restore the General Fund
balance to 8% by the end of FY 2003”.
Councilor Walker asked what the
intent of this amendment is. Councilor Jepsen said
that the intent is to follow the Debt and Fund Balance
Policy the Council passed earlier this year. Councilor
Walker asked that if we pass this motion, would we be
below the minimum we set as a policy for the fund
balance. Mr. Pavitt stated that we would be below the
minimum, however the fund would be replenished over
time via the reimbursements and rebates.
Councilor Simon stated he can
not support this amendment. There is almost $50,000 in
retainage that the State is going to hold onto for a
few years. He feels that the General Fund is a rainy
day fund for purposes like this. It is in his opinion
that the language is too restrictive.
Councilor Broxterman is not in
support of the amendment as worded.
Councilor Mulligan pointed out
that the Town Manager brought forward this 8% policy
to put the town in a favorable position when the town
needed to borrow funds.
Councilor Jepsen would withdraw
the motion if we can get a step-by-step plan from the
Town Manager on how we are going to restore the fund
balance.
Mayor Trinks referred the matter
of monitoring the fund balance to the Finance
Committee and requested periodic updates from them. He
agrees with the spirit, but not the wording of the
amendment.
Councilor Broxterman asked if
the State provides us with a reimbursement schedule
and if they do, that would be the plan to restore the
fund. Mr. Pavitt said that there isn’t a schedule,
however, we submit every 2 months and receive
reimbursement about four to six weeks after.
Councilor Pacino asked how close
the numbers for the rebates are. He also asked how
conservative are the estimates from the BOE. Mr.
Pavitt said that rebates are conservative estimates
and they expect them to be higher. CL&P will not issue
the rebate until the project is complete and
inspected. The insurance will process the rebate in
two to three months. Councilor Pacino asked why the
insurance company is waiting until the end of the
project. Mr. Pavitt said that he would look into that.
Councilor Jepsen withdrew the
motion.
Councilor Simon then restated
the original motion which was seconded by Councilor
Walker, that $987,809 be appropriated from the General
Fund, Unreserved, Undesignated Fund Balance to the
General Services, Capital Projects budget line and
recommend it for Special Town Meeting approval.
Motion Passed 8-1-0 (Councilor
Pacino opposing)
K. Set a Public Hearing for 7:00
p.m. on December 2, 2002 for the purpose of
appropriating funds for the WHS
Project.
Moved by Councilor Simon,
seconded by Councilor Walker resolved that a Special
Town Meeting will take place on December 2, 2002 at
7:00 p.m. (prevailing time) at in the Town Council
Chambers of Town Hall, 275 Broad Street in Windsor for
the purpose of appropriating $987,809 from the General
Fund, Unreserved, Undesignated Fund Balance to the
General Services, Capital Projects budget line for the
renovation of Windsor High School.
Motion Passed 8-1-0 (Councilor
Pacino opposing)
Motioned by Councilor Jepsen,
seconded by Councilor Broxterman to move item 12.D. to
this point in the agenda
Motion Passed 9-0-0
D. Referral of proposed
agreement lease between the Town of Windsor and IFC
Management regarding the field sports complex to the
Town Planning and Zoning Commission for a Section 8-24
review
Councilor Albano suggested that
the agreement be referred to the Finance Committee for
review before going before the Town Planning and
Zoning Commission.
Moved by Councilor Walker,
seconded by Councilor Pacino that the proposed
agreement between the Town of Windsor and IFC for a
field sports complex and associated facilities be
referred to Town Planning & Zoning Commission for a
Section 8-24 Review.
Motion Passed 9-0-0
Mayor Trinks made a referral to
the Finance Committee for review.
No action taken regarding
setting special town meeting to consider a lease with
IFC.
Motioned by Councilor Pacino,
seconded by Councilor Broxterman to extend the meeting
to 11:15 p.m.
Motion Passed 9-0-0
Moved by Councilor Mulligan,
seconded by Councilor Broxterman to move item 12.F.
and G. to this point in the agenda.
Motion Passed 9-0-0
F. Approve proposed 2003 Town
Council meeting dates
Moved by Councilor Mulligan,
seconded by Councilor Jepsen to adopt the Proposed
2003 Town Council Meeting Schedule attached herein,
with the amendment to eliminate the November 3, 2003
meeting from the calendar.
Motion Passed 9-0-0
G. Approve proposed 2003 Annual
Board/Commission reports
Moved by Councilor Mulligan,
seconded by Councilor Broxterman to adopt the Proposed
2003 Schedule of Board/Commission Annual Reports to
the Town Council attached herein, with the amendment
to move the November 3, 2003 Windsor Housing Authority
report to November 20, 2003.
Motion Passed 9-0-0
C. Presentation regarding
Regional Public Safety Dispatch system
Mr. Peter Souza, Assistant Town
Manager, Police Chief Searles and Fire Chief Lewis
made the presentation. Mr. Souza explained the
Regional Public Safety Dispatch system.
Councilor Pacino asked where the
center would be located. Mr. Souza said that there has
not been a final decision, however Bloomfield has
expressed an interest. Councilor Pacino asked if each
town would be responsible for sending staff members.
Mr. Souza answered that dispatchers would no longer be
employees of individual towns, but employees of the
Regional Public Safety Dispatch System. Each town
would make a financial contribution based on a per
capita basis. Councilor Pacino asked how this affects
the upgrading of radios. Chief Searles replied that it
delays the process for a short time. Councilor Pacino
asked if the plan starts out with three towns if more
can join at a later date. Mr. Souza responded yes.
Councilor Pacino asked if the union has been
approached with the idea. Chief Searles replied that
they have not been formally approached but they have
been told that preliminary discussions are taking
place.
Councilor Broxterman asked if
there were models we could review. Mr. Souza said yes,
there are models, nationally and locally. Tolland
County, Connecticut is the closest model.
Moved by Councilor Pacino,
seconded by Councilor Broxterman to extend the meeting
for five more minutes.
Motion Passed 8-1-0 (Councilor
Albano opposing)
Mayor Trinks referred the item
to the Health & Safety Committee.
Moved by Councilor Albano,
seconded by Councilor Broxterman to table item 12.I.
Motion Passed 6-3-0 (Mayor
Trinks, Deputy Mayor Curtis and Councilor Walker
opposing)
Mayor Trinks referred item 12.H,
Budget Format for fiscal year 2002-2003 to the Finance
Committee for review.
13. Resignations and
Appointments
Motioned by Deputy Mayor Curtis,
seconded by Councilor Jepsen to appoint James
Desautelle, to the Conservation Commission for a five
year term to expire November 30, 2005 or until a
successor is appointed; reappoint Adam Gutcheon to the
Conservation Commission for a five year term to expire
November 30, 2007 or until a successor is appointed;
reappoint Eric Judge to the Economic Development
Commission for a five year term to expire January 31,
2007 or until a successor is appointed; reappoint
Christopher Watts to the Historic District Commission
for a two year term to expire October 14, 2004 or
until a successor is appointed; reappoint Christopher
Watts to the Historic District Study Commission for a
one year term to expire September 17, 2003 or until a
successor is appointed; reappoint William “Jay” Melley
to the Historic District Study Commission for a one
year term to expire September 17, 2003 or until a
successor is appointed; reappoint Frank Jacobs to the
Housing Code of Appeals for a five year term to expire
October 31, 2007 or until a successor is appointed;
reappoint Karl Profe to the Town Planning & Zoning
Commission for a five year term to expire November 11,
2007 or until a successor is appointed; reappoint Ken
Means to the Wilson/Deerfield Advisory committee to a
three year term to expire April 30, 2005 or until a
successor is appointed; reappoint Patricia Hymes to
the Youth commission for a two year term to expire
September 30, 2004 or until a successor is appointed
Motion Passed 9-0-0
Motioned by Councilor Mulligan,
seconded by Councilor Broxterman to table items A-D,
F-G, J-L, O, Q-T, V-Y, AA-DD, FF-GG, and II.
Motion Passed 9-0-0
14. Minutes of Preceding
Meetings
A. Minutes of the October 21,
2002 Special Meeting
B. Minutes of the November 4,
2002 Town Council Meeting
Moved by Councilor Pacino,
seconded by Councilor Broxterman to table items 14. A.
& B.
Motion Passed 9-0-0
15. Public Communications and
Petitions
None.
16. Executive Session
A. Discussion concerning the
appointment, employment, performance, evaluation,
health or dismissal of a public officer or employee.
Moved by Councilor Pacino,
seconded by Councilor Broxterman to table item 16.
Motion Passed 9-0-0
17. Adjournment
Moved by Councilor Jepsen,
seconded by Councilor Broxterman to adjourn the
Regular Town Council Meeting at 11:21 p.m.
Motion Passed 9-0-0
Respectfully submitted,
Kristin Countryman
Clerk of the Windsor Town
Council
Cc: Town Clerk
Main Library
Wilson Branch