Mayor Trinks called the regular meeting to order at 7:30 p.m.

1. Roll Call – Present: Mayor Trinks, Deputy Mayor Curtis (arrived at 9:40 p.m.), Councilor Albano, Councilor Broxterman, Councilor Jepsen, Councilor Mulligan, Councilor Pacino, Councilor Simon and Councilor Walker
   
    
2. Prayer – Councilor Jepsen
   
    
3. Pledge of Allegiance – Councilor Jepsen
   
    
4. Proclamations/Awards

1. Declaring the month of October 2003 as Lupus Awareness Month

   Councilor Simon presented the proclamation to Ms. Judy Swade, Lupus Foundation of America, Connecticut Chapter.

2. Declaring the month of October 2003 as Fire Prevention Month

   Councilor Broxterman presented the proclamation to Mr. Ray Walker, Fire Marshal. Mr. Walker recognized the ARG Developers, Sasportas Builders and RayCo Development for there fire prevention efforts through installing fire sprinklers in the residential communities their companies have recently built or are currently building.

   It was also announced by Fire Chief Bill Lewis that Ms. Gwyn Muhlmeyer was selected as the Firefighter of the Year and will receive the award at the Windsor Exchange Club’s award dinner later this month.

3. Declaring the month of October 2003 as Breast Cancer Awareness Month

   Councilor Pacino read the proclamation.

4. Designating October 15, 2003 as White Cane Safety Day

   Councilor Mulligan read the proclamation.

5. Honoring Windsor Fife and Drum Corps

   Mayor Trinks presented the proclamation to the Windsor Fife and Drum Corps.

6. Honoring winners of the 56^th Home Builder’s Association of Hartford County Connecticut Home Show Youth Design Contest

Councilor Jepsen presented the proclamation to the parents and award winners Admir Music, Matt Arey, Chris Gaines and Mike Pietraroia.

Moved by Councilor Broxterman, seconded by Councilor Jepsen to take a two-minute recess at 7:52 p.m.

Motion Passed 8-0-0
 

5. Public Communications and Petitions

   Mr. George Yeramian, 739 Prospect Hill Road, spoke highly of the Windsor Fife and Drum Corps and the long time efforts of Francis Dillon in leading the Corps. He also discussed the traffic, odor, and rapid rate of filling the landfill. He stated that the daily runs of Willimantic Waste and Windsor Sanitation Recycling trucks are not included in the traffic report presented by the staff in July 2003. There are also out of state trucks. He asked what is the type of cover material the 32 large dump trucks are bringing in. He is concerned about the odors permeating the neighborhood for the last six months. The landfill operated for over 20 years without any noticeable odors.
   
    

6. Report of Appointed Boards and Commissions

1. Town Planning & Zoning Commission

   Ms. Anita Mips, Town Planning & Zoning Commission, gave a report to the Council. They have processed 123 applications this year. She noted recent and ongoing projects in residential and industrial/office/warehouse development. The new telecommunications tower was approved for the Rainbow Firehouse. She reviewed zoning regulation amendments which were adopted. Ms. Mips noted the Plan of Conservation and Development is scheduled for completion in the first half of 2004.

   New codification of the Zoning Map, utilizing the GIS system, is now online and available to the public along with the Zoning Regulations and information regarding the Plan of Conservation and Development.

   Councilor Walker asked about the zoning and size of the Palisado Avenue lots for sale. Ms. Mips said that the lots are residential A or AA.
    

2. Library Advisory Board

   Mr. Michael Raphael, Library Advisory Board reported to the Council. The Library Advisory Board reviewed the library’s vision, mission, roles and goals. One of the policies they have been involved in has been regarding the USA Patriot Act. The Library Advisory Board supports the upcoming Library Expansion referendum.
    

3. Board of Education

Ms. Jane Garibay, BOE reported to the Council. The high school is in the accreditation process from the New England Association of Schools and Colleges. The final written report will be received in about three months. The class of 2003 had 75% of the students go on to higher education. SAT scores have improved slightly. 116 students took advanced placement exams. The Board of Education is involved in two initiatives that address minority student achievement which involves a Yale study which is taking place at Sage Park and participation in the Minority Achievement Student Network. A realtor’s breakfast is planned at the high school for this month. The WEA held its annual retirement celebration. The stadium light dedication is Friday, October 10^th at 6:45 p.m. at O’Brien Field.

Councilor Broxterman inquired if the BOE had discussed Windsor High School moving their morning starting time to a later time. Ms. Garibay said that the Board would probably review the study that supports later starting times for high school students.

Mayor Trinks requested a copy of the Class of 2003 report.
 

7. Town Manager’s Report

   Columbus Day Weekend in Windsor

   There’s certainly a lot to do in Windsor this coming weekend as our community plays host to a variety of activities and events.

   The Annual Paul Cody Memorial Columbus Day Soccer Tournament will once again host over 100 youth soccer teams from throughout the state and region. You can catch exciting soccer action at a number of sites around town including Northwest Park, L.P. Wilson, and Windsor High School. Games will be on-going from Saturday morning, October 11^th until Monday afternoon, October 13^th.

   Add a little "spice to your life" at the Windsor Chili Challenge, which will heat up the town green on Saturday, October 11^th from 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM. Plenty of chili, entertainment and fun are in store at this annual fall event. In addition to delicious chili, the Windsor Lions Club Arts & Crafts Show will be featured on the green, providing more family fun.

   Landfill Odor Problems

   The town has been addressing a rash of complaints since the first week of September caused by odor problems originating from the Windsor-Bloomfield Landfill. These complaints are distressing to the affected households and come at a precarious time when many decisions have to be made regarding the relatively short operational life left for the Landfill.

   The nature of the complaints have ranged from a rotten egg to a septic-type odor and have consistently come at times when dew has settled, thus pressing the odor horizontally into the Village Acres neighborhood. These times are encroaching into the evening hours and later in the mornings as we move through the Fall season.

   The town’s actions have been swift with the aim to take progressive actions to abate the odors. These actions include pumping out areas of standing water, application of lime, chemical treatments, counteroderants, and additional ground cover. We have also thought about venting the odors with a flare system, with DEP approval which was obtained, but the odor source is too mobile. A letter was sent to 200 households in the Village Acres neighborhood on September 12^th with the hope these actions would dissipate the odor problem, but that has not been the case. Additional analysis by Fuss & O’Neill and SCS Engineers, one of the foremost engineering firms on landfill gas issues, confirmed staff analysis that the source of the rotten-egg odors is decomposing gypsum board in the bulky waste cell.

   Our focus now turns to implementing a gas collection system as soon as possible. SCS is crafting an estimate of cost and time to construct the gas collection system, which we should receive at the end of this week. These systems can be quite expensive and I will ask the Town Council for authorization to expend Landfill Enterprise Funds for this improvement at its October 20^th meeting. The contemplated gas collection system is a small-scale, flexible system, and can be expanded to a permanent system for the remainder of the Landfill if necessary, or can be converted to a passive system. This system’s costs are estimated to be around $90,000 and are included in closing cost estimates for the Landfill. The fastest construction time for this type of project is 45 to 60 days according to SCS, and we are hopeful to have it installed by the end of the calendar year depending on DEP approval.

   Our outreach will continue to be aggressive. A bevy of emails are sent on a regular basis, we receive and initiate telephone conversations whenever possible, and will send neighborhood-wide correspondence to keep residents updated along with email direct.

   October Leaf Collection Preview

   This announcement is a bit early, but it’s that time of year…

   This year, Windsor’s leaf collection program will start on October 27^th and end on December 26th. Windsor Sanitation will pick up your leaves during this period on the same day as your trash pick-up. If you are not a Windsor Sanitation customer, they will still pick up your leaves. Just place them on the curb on the same pick-up day as the rest of your street

   "Leaves Only" stickers are available at the Windsor Health Department office and the Landfill if you plan on putting your leaves in your own containers. Otherwise, leaves need to be placed in 30 – 40 gallon paper leaf bags and placed at the curb. No plastic bags, please.

   If you choose to "self-haul your leaves to the landfill, there is no charge for dropping off clean loads of leaves, (no contaminates or plastic bags.) The landfill is open Monday through Saturday 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM and is located at 500 Huckleberry Road.

   For more information, please call 285-1833.

   Flu & Pneumonia Shot Clinics

   Flu and pneumonia shots are available for residents 60 years and older and adults age 21 and above with chronic conditions. Shots will be available on Wednesday, October 22^nd at the Senior Health Fair from 8:30 AM to 2:00 PM at the L.P. Wilson Community Center and on Monday, October 27^th from 4:30 PM to 6:30 PM at the Town Hall. The cost is $15.00 per shot, and is free for seniors age 65 and above whom are covered by Medicare Part B or Health Net Smart Choice/Medicare HMO. No other insurance cards will be accepted. If you are planning on receiving a vaccination, please remember to bring the following documents with you: social security number, Medicare card or Health Net Smart Choice Medicare HMO Card.

   For more information about the clinics, call 285-1824 or 285-1992.

   Bus Users Forum

   The Capital Region Council of Governments (CRCOG), in partnership with CT Transit, will be holding a Bus Users Forum at Capital Community College Community Room at 950 Main Street in Hartford on Thursday, October 16, 2003 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. This forum was initiated from the many Environmental Justice meetings that were held earlier this year.

   The purpose of the forum is to provide local bus users an opportunity to tell CT Transit what they like about any of their service or any ideas they may have for improvement. The forum will also provide attendees an opportunity to inform CT Transit of any issues you may encounter on a daily basis. This forum will allow you to be heard by the people that are involved in the decision-making process at both CT Transit and the State level.

   Please contact CRCOG at 522-2217 for additional information.

   Councilor Walker expressed concern over Mr. Yeramian’s observations about the landfill. Mr. Brian Funk, Director of Public Works, said that the report is about what changes would be occurring. Mr. Funk said that the town knows exactly what material is coming in. The waste has to be covered on a daily basis and the State DEP has approved the cover material.

   Councilor Broxterman asked if the abnormal increase of rain has contributed to the landfill odor. Mr. Funk said that last Sunday there was four inches of rain in a short period of time. The rain does affect the odor. Councilor Broxterman asked if the bulky waste is also covered on a daily basis. Mr. Funk said that federal requirements are for the bulky waste to be covered on a weekly basis, however, they try to do it more often than that.

   Councilor Mulligan asked about the wedge and the odor. Mr. Funk said that the geo membrane project will be started next week, which will encourage water to drain, rather than working its way down into the waste. Councilor Mulligan asked if there are any plans to have a meeting with the neighborhood. Town Manager Churchill said that idea has been discussed. He would like to send some correspondence to the neighborhood to keep them abreast of the updates.

   Mayor Trinks asked for weekly updates on landfill issues.

   Councilor Mulligan asked how speed limit determinations are made. Town Manager Churchill replied that there are two methods: by measuring speeds on any particular road and by taking a percentage of the average speed and by receiving feedback from the neighborhood or constituency to adjust the speed limit.
   
    

8. Communication from Council Members

   Councilor Albano – None.

   Councilor Broxterman – None.

   Councilor Jepsen – None.

   Councilor Mulligan – acknowledged that Prospect Hill Road has been paved. He thanked the town’s efforts on controlling the landfill odor. He thanked the Governor for coming through with a $50,000 supplemental grant for CRIS radio (radio for the blind).

   Councilor Pacino – stated he had a good time at the Fire Department BBQ on Saturday. He thanked AARP for the Candidate’s Forum today. He commented on the Attendance for Boards and Commissions Report. Election season is here and he hopes that campaign signs remain where they are placed.

   Councilor Simon – None.

   Councilor Walker – said that on September 24^th he attended the Windsor Police Explorers function. He was impressed with the efforts of the police department which work with youth in their academic endeavors. Paving has been completed on River Street, which is a huge improvement. The rotaries at Hayden Station have also been completed.

   Mayor Trinks – thanked the AARP for the Candidate’s Forum. He encouraged all residents to attend the open houses at the Fire Stations this weekend.
   
    

9. Reports of Standing Committees

1. Finance Committee – they reviewed the potential purchase of streetlights from CL&P. There is a proposed rate increase for municipalities who own their streetlights and a decrease in rates for municipalities who lease them. The committee decided to wait for the outcome of the proposed rates, which is expected this December, before making a recommendation.
    
2. Town Improvements Committee – None.
    
3. Health and Safety – None.
    
4. Special Projects – None.
    
5. Joint Board of Education and Town Council Committee – reviewed the goals and objectives of the Board of Education for the next few years. They agreed not to meet in November. They will meet again on the first Monday of December.
    

10. Ordinances
    None.
    
     
11. Unfinished Business

1. Amend Administrative Pay Plan and Proposed Job Description of Risk Manager

   Moved by Councilor Simon, seconded by Councilor Walker that the Town of Windsor Administrative Pay Plan be amended to reclassify the position of Risk Manager from pay grade 1, group B to pay grade 2 and the proposed job description be approved.

   Ms. Amelia Bliss, Human Resources Director, reviewed the recommendations.

   The Finance Committee approved the reclassification of this position and there is no additional appropriation required. There are sufficient funds in the budget.

   Councilor Jepsen questioned the larger municipalities in comparison to Windsor. Ms. Bliss said that the municipalities may be larger, and the volume may be lower in Windsor but the responsibility level is very high as we are self-insured and includes BOE and general government.

   Motion Passed 8-0-0
    

2. Amend Administrative Pay Plan and Proposed Job Description of Assistant Building and Facility Manager

   Moved by Councilor Simon, seconded by Councilor Walker that the Town of Windsor Administrative Pay Plan be amended to reclassify one Administrative Aide position from pay grade 1, group B with a change to the title of Assistant Building and Facility Manager and the proposed job description be approved.

   The Finance Committee approved the reclassification of this position and there is no additional appropriation required. There are sufficient funds in the budget

   Motion Passed 8-0-0
    

3. Amend CILU Local #66 Pay Plan and Proposed Job Description for Weigh Station Clerk

Moved by Councilor Simon, seconded by Councilor Walker that the Town of Windsor CILU Local #66 Pay Plan be amended to reclassify the position of Weigh Station Clerk from pay grade 6 to pay grade 9 and the proposed job description be approved.

Councilor Pacino asked how many hours a Weigh Station Clerk works per week. Ms. Bliss responded that it is a 40-hour per week position with occasional overtime.

Councilor Albano said that this job description is not adding additional responsibilities, the position has been performing these duties all along.

Councilor Jepsen asked if the position could be filled tomorrow at the current pay scale. Ms. Bliss said that she cannot say for sure, but she stated that with the current job market, it could probably be filled. However, a primary issue being addressed through this request is internal equity among positions.

Councilor Pacino asked if we checked with other municipalities on their pay scales for a similar position. Ms. Bliss responded that they did an external survey and most towns separate the position into two different jobs, clerical and scale operator. This position is combined and they have to multi-task. They are also handling $12,000 per day of revenue.

Councilor Walker said that this approval should be based on the position alone, not whether it is a union position.

Councilors Albano, Jepsen, and Mulligan stated that they were not opposed to this request because it was a union position.

Councilor Albano moved to amend the motion to read, that the proposed job description for the position of Weigh Station Clerk be approved.

Councilor Broxterman seconded the amendment for discussion purposes but he does not support the amendment.

Motion Failed 4-4-0

Councilors Simon and Walker withdrew the main motion and the second.
 

12. New Business

1. Set Special Town Council meeting to be held on November 10, 2003 at 7:30 p.m.

Moved by Councilor Mulligan, seconded by Councilor Albano that a Special Town Council meeting be held on November 10, 2003 at 7:30 p.m. for organizational purposes at the town hall Council Chambers.

Motion Passed 8-0-0

2. Results of City scan project

   Mr. Sean Gagio from the Connecticut Policy and Economic Council (CPEC) made a presentation on the City Scan project. In City Scan projects, citizens prioritize desired improvements to the physical environment of their community and gather information on how well government services deliver results. City Scan is privately funded and requires no funding from the Town of Windsor. CPEC completed a field survey of the southern most area of Windsor from the Windsor/Hartford line north to I-291. They surveyed the area to identify such neighborhood conditions as graffiti, potholes, abandoned buildings and junk vehicles.
    

3. Presentation on Recreation Program

   Ms. Robin Newman, Family & Leisure Services Director; Mr. Paul Norris, Recreation Manager; and Mr. Rich Henderson, Assistant Recreation Manager, made the presentation. The Black & Veatch Corporation was hired to perform an audit of the Recreation Division and the Senior Center. Windsor compares well with the other towns in regard to the available recreation facilities, which includes having eleven parks, three outdoor pools, recreation fields, tennis courts, a senior center, two community centers, and other facilities. Windsor offers a long list of recreational activities for all of its citizens. Ms. Newman reviewed accomplishments, recommendations and the plan of action. Mr. Norris reviewed the Safari software including its efficiency and capabilities.

   Town Manager Churchill stated that our programs have three integral components: customer satisfaction, operational efficiency and financial performance.

   Councilor Simon was very impressed with the performance review. He questioned what the difference is for recreation expenditures per resident between the report document and this evening’s presentation. Ms. Newman said that in order to make this comparison apples to apples, the Town of Windsor’s facility costs were included and West Hartford’s figures were recalculated without using golf course revenues and expenditures.

   Councilor Jespen asked about scheduling facilities with the Board of Education. Staff explained that sometimes the Board of Education schedule may not be completed in time to meet the Recreation Department’s publicity deadlines.
    

4. Discussion of Connecticut Metro Patterns Report

   Town Manager Churchill discussed the results of the Connecticut Metro Patterns Report.

   Windsor’s progressive practice of community dialogue took an unusual turn last week when the First Church of Windsor hosted a forum on Connecticut Metropatterns: A Regional Agenda for Community and Prosperity in Connecticut. The report is authored by Myron Orfield and Tom Luce of the research firm Ameregis and commissioned by the Office of Urban Affairs of the Archdiocese of Hartford.

   The report was published in March of this year and was widely distributed among state and local officials and was received well in the context it was created – to create a research foundation for tax reform and revenue sharing in Connecticut. The report provides urgency by stating all Connecticut communities are hurt by the way our state is growing. Metropatterns offers a statewide prescription because it says everyone is sick. This intent was distorted when presented locally with the label of "At Risk" affixed to Windsor in the regional edition of the Hartford Courant without this context.

   The reaction at last Monday’s community forum ranged from shock, denial, anger, and dismay. I felt all of those emotions and more and greatly regret the anguish it created among the people who love this community.

   This evening I would like to clarify three specific segments of the report. Those we reject, those that can be interpreted in an alternative manner and those in which we concur. Let me begin by saying, we should not be in denial about Windsor’s circumstances. This administration has designed strategies and actions for issues unique to inner ring suburbs for the last five years. There are real issues of housing stock age, stagnant incomes, the decline of social norms, and underutilized real estate and buildings. Windsor is not in trouble right now, but we will be if we don’t attack these issues. Windsor also has a unique paradox related to race. On one hand, Windsor is the beacon of light of how a community can have universal appeal and be the haven for the metropolitan areas’ African-American middle and upper class as well as all ethnic groups. On the other hand, beliefs are still prevalent that your community is in decline if you have too many people of color. This belief is reinforced in the Metropatterns report.

   The Metropatterns report also reinforces some of its findings with data, but makes some assumptions that are not fact-based. It describes At Risk as communities as stable, but plagued by low tax base, aging and insufficient infrastructure, and increasing poverty. We need to discern perception versus reality and facts versus assumptions when applying this definition to Windsor.

   The assertion that Windsor has a low tax base is emphatically rejected. Metropatterns presents data showing Windsor with a low ability pay for public services and slow growth as measured by property tax base per household from 1995 to 2000. We do not know the effects of the 1999 revaluation and its 20% decrease in value. Windsor’s performance (as every community) is also put in a lesser light when compared to Fairfield County and the western portion of the state. We get a different impression when looking at the percentage change in the grand list for 2000, 2001, and 2002.

   Windsor’s performance is only surpassed by communities that underwent revaluation and peripheral communities dominated by residential growth. Windsor enjoys real, diversified growth that adds value to the people who live here. This idea is reinforced when we look at data produced by the University of Connecticut Center for Economic Analysis that compares property tax revenue versus household income.

   Windsor enjoys the second highest ratio only behind Waterford which is the home of the Millstone Nuclear Power Plant. Even many of the communities in Connecticut’s Gold Coast have a low ratio. They enjoy high growth, but it is weak when compared to their incomes.

   Now let’s take a look at the assertion that Windsor has an aging and insufficient infrastructure. This assertion is highly debatable. Metropatterns offers no data proving this point applies to Windsor or any Connecticut community. What we do know is that Windsor has made substantial investments in its capital stock.

   This chart does not show cash expenditures for capital and has gaps of no activity due to litigation and budgetary constraints, and still shows an average annual expenditure of nearly $3 million. We have renovated and reconstructed roads, pools, schools, firehouses, parks, and community centers. A recently completed road assessment shows that 82% of Windsor’s roads meet the State’s standards for quality. On the other hand, the value of unscheduled proposed capital projects total $28.2 million. We may have to acknowledge that this is subjective as to whether a community’s infrastructure is sufficient.

   Now let’s look at poverty and poverty among children in particular. This community has to reckon with the increasing amount of poverty in Windsor. It increased at an alarming rate that was revealed in the 2000 U.S. Census as we showed in a presentation last December. Metropatterns properly shows the percentage of elementary students eligible for free lunch at 17.9 to 27.9 percent in four schools and 28.2 to 45.3 percent in one school. This trend could be a product of increased number of single parent households, foster home placements, and the national trend of the widening gap between the "haves" and "have nots".

   Maybe Metropatterns tries to accomplish too much and was forced to make sweeping generalizations about the condition of communities. Or, we have a vivid example that statistics can depict anything you want them to show.

   Damage has been done to Windsor nonetheless. Additional information must be brought to bear so our anxiety is quelled and our resolve hardened. Windsor has had a Civic Participation process, and the Conversation on Race continues. This process has to continue to properly address our Paradox of Race. We also have to set the record straight in the metropolitan area. I am not aware of other communities having a forum on the Metropatterns study, but only Windsor has been presented as "At Risk" in the metropolitan media although 42 other communities share the designation and there are 12 stressed communities and four overstressed cities in Connecticut. However, Windsor keeps good company, too. Windsor was recently admitted to the prestigious Minority Student Achievement Network, which represents a national coalition of multiracial, relatively affluent suburban school districts. Some of the communities in the 21-member coalition include Ann Arbor, MI; Berkeley, CA; Brookline, MA; Montclair, NJ; and Oak Park, IL.

   Our outreach and dialogue must intensify. I suggest a follow-up community forum in the future to discuss additional information. My hope is that the community becomes more resolved to address its issues so that decline can be averted. I will also seek a dialogue with all the media covering Windsor so that the At Risk designation is redefined into its proper perspective.

   Metropatterns suggests a statewide revenue sharing plan to reduce the competition for grand list growth, discourage sprawl, and promote greater fiscal equity. These are admirable goals, but Windsor cannot fall into despair, feel sorry for itself and wait for the region or the State to solve its problems. Windsor has a storied history of independence and ‘can do’ attitude on issues other communities are either unable or unwilling to address. Race, landfill, downtown, and education, are just a few of the issues. As always, I relish the challenge and look forward to working with everyone who is willing to roll up their sleeves, look reality in the face, and overcoming our challenges once again.

   Councilor Jepsen thanked the Town Manager for his report.

   Deputy Mayor Curtis stated that a questionable "nomenclature" was used in the report. The colors used on the report for towns in good shape was a calming blue whereas towns that were in stress were an orange color going into red (depending on the severity of the town’s stress factor). The report gave a sense that the town will not be able to change its color to blue unless there are revenue changes such as a tax increase or regional revenue sharing. He also stated that the people attending the meeting were upset about how the town was portrayed in the report as being an "at risk" community. Changes are needed, but if the Town of Windsor makes some changes, it may also stress the surrounding towns. A meeting is being held at the end of October at First Cathedral in Bloomfield where individuals who have been working on this report for a much longer time are coming together to make some major proposals. This would be a great resource for the so called "at risk" towns to use to better understand the report and their situation.

   Deputy Mayor Curtis also said that the raw data used on the Metropatterns report alarmed people. Some negative projections directed toward the town were assumptions that could happen, but are not yet happening within the town. What needs to be remembered is that this is a nationwide trend rather than just a regional trend. Also, to be remembered is that the Town of Windsor has been doing many good things that are not mentioned in the report.

   Councilor Simon said that most people are not aware of what this discussion was about. He requested that we have a presentation of the Connecticut Metropatterns Report.
    

5. Approval of outstanding Purchase Orders

Moved by Councilor Simon, seconded by Councilor Albano to re-approve the purchase orders listed on the report "Open Purchase Orders by Expense Account", dated October 1, 2003, and to review them in January 2004.

Councilor Broxterman commended town staff for keeping the purchase orders under control.

Motion Passed 9-0-0
 

13. Resignations and Appointments

Moved by Councilor Mulligan, seconded by Councilor Jepsen to:

• Appoint Kenneth Wilkos as a member to the Board of Assessment Appeals for a four-year term to expire November 30, 2005 or until a successor is appointed

• Appoint Edward Borowski as a member to the Inland Wetlands and Watercourses Commission for a four-year term to expire March 31, 2007 or until a successor is appointed

• Appoint Roger Martindale a member to the Insurance Commission for a four-year term to expire October 31, 2006 or until a successor is appointed

• Appoint Violet Nahabedian as a member to the Wilson/Deerfield Advisory Committee for a three-year term to expire April 30, 2005 or until a successor is appointed

• Reappoint Sharon Rispoli to the Youth Commission for a three-year term to expire September 30, 2006 or until a successor is appointed.

Motion Passed 9-0-0

Moved by Deputy Mayor Curtis, seconded by Councilor Broxterman to:

• Appoint Lori Rittman Clark as a non-residential alternate member to the Historic District Commission for a two-year term to expire October 13, 2003 or until a successor is appointed

• Appoint Sharran Selig Bennett to the Central Connecticut Tourism Bureau for a three year term to expire July 1, 2006 or until a successor is appointed

• Appoint Heather Groenstein as a residential member to the Historic District Commission for a five-year term to expire October 14, 2007 or until a successor is appointed

• Appoint Leonard Swade as an alternate to the Capital Improvements Committee for a three-year term to expire May 15, 2006 or until a successor is appointed.

Motion Passed 9-0-0
 

14. Minutes of Preceding Meetings

1. Minutes of the September 15, 2003 Regular Town Council Meeting

Moved by Councilor Broxterman, seconded by Councilor Jepsen to accept the minutes of the September 15, 2003 Regular Town Council Meeting. Corrections: page 10 reappoint Colin Edwards as an alternate, page 4 insert Enita’s comments; page 10 reappoint Sharon Selig Bennett to the North Central Connecticut Tourism Bureau.

Motion Passed 9-0-0
 

15. Public Communications and Petitions

    Mr. Leo Canty, 27 Devin Way, commented on the Metropatterns report. This report gets people to talk about regionalism. We shouldn’t be struggling to deal with some of the issues the way we do. He encouraged all to keep on listening and to keep an open mind about this.

    Ms. Coralee Jones, 1171 Matianuck Avenue, also commented on the Metropatterns report. The next meeting is at First Cathedral Church in Bloomfield, October 30^th at 7:00 p.m. Things are moving along and we need to be educated about it. She encouraged residents to keep in touch with their representatives.
    
     

16. Executive Session
    None.
    
     
17. Adjournment

Moved by Councilor Broxterman, seconded by Councilor Albano to adjourn the Regular Town Council Meeting at 10:34 p.m.

Motion Passed 9-0-0

Respectfully submitted,

Kristin Countryman

Clerk of the Windsor Town Council

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