Mayor Hogan called the regular meeting to order at 7:35 PM.

1. ROLL CALL - PRESENT- Mayor Hogan, Deputy Mayor Curtis, Council member Graff, Council member Haverstock, Council member Lydecker, Council member Pacino, Council member Ploszaj, Council member Ristas and Council member Trinks

2. PRAYER - Council member Pacino

3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Council member Pacino

4. RESOLUTIONS AND AWARDS

a. Presentation of Service Awards to Town Employees

Mayor Hogan and Council member Ristas presented service awards to Gary Rugar, Greg Deschamps, Winston Hunt, Sharron Eukers and Thelma London; Chuck Reid and Charles Antanaitis were not present but were also award recipients.

b. Resolution Honoring Thelma P. London for 30 Years of Service

Mayor Hogan presented a plaque and resolution to Thelma P. London for her 30 years of service to the Town of Windsor.

5. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS AND PETITIONS

Carol Sama, 23 Crystal Lane, discussed the Steering Committee and its accomplishments and clarified how its results were compiled and by whom.

6. PUBLIC BUILDING COMMISSION REPORT

Mr. Joseph Novak gave the report.

Poquonock Fire Station - 99% complete -- the sprinkler system, shed and landscaping remain to be completed.

Wilson Roof Investigation - continues; half of the roof has been replaced/repaired and the PBC is awaiting the other manufacturer’s reply.

WHS Project - The referendum was passed and now PBC work begins. A meeting with the architect will be held on 2/18/99. A time line should be available within a month.

Sage Park Roof Project - the project can be completed for $1.05 million.

Backflow Prevention System - can be completed for $175,000, including $15,000 design cost.

Rainbow Road Firehouse Project - can be completed for $600,000, which has been allocated for a 2-bay firehouse.

Sand and Salt Storage Facility - awaiting additional information from staff; they are still trying to reduce the price.

to amend the agenda and move item 12. a to this point in the agenda. The Motion Passed 9-0-0.

12. a. Board of Assessment Appeals Annual Report to Council

The Chairman of the Board of Assessment Appeals gave a report. The commission is made up of 3 members, which meets during two weeks out of each year. They will have meetings on 3/16, 3/19 and 3/20/99. With the upcoming property reassessment, they anticipate more work. An appointment is necessary in order to be heard by the Board which can be made through the assessor’s office.

7. TOWN MANAGER’S REPORT

Windsor High School Renovation Project Passes

On February 9^th, Windsor Residents voted 1,940 to 516 to approve the $35,000,000 appropriation and bond authorization for renovations and additions at Windsor High School. Voter turnout for the referendum represented 15% of Windsor’s registered voters.

Northwest Park at Night

Join us this Saturday, February 20^th for the Third Annual Northwest Park at Night from 6 - 9 PM. Enjoy a planetarium program in the STARLAB, see a live owl presentation, go on an owl prowl night hike, visit the maple sugarhouse, tour the Tobacco Museum and Archives, warm up by the bonfire, watch a beautiful ice sculpture being created or go cross-country skiing along an illuminated trail. This event costs only $1 to participate and is open to the public

Windsor Metal Pickup Program

Public Lands, Roads, and Facilities is slated to begin our annual metal pick-up program on March 1st. Snow removal teams will use the winter’s mild weather to their advantage throughout March to pick up resident’s discarded household metal objects. Notices will be mailed to residents in each section of Town prior to the scheduled pick-up date.

Windsor Explorers Win Award

I would like to extend congratulations to the Windsor Police Explorers who, under the direction of advisor Marlene Wilhelm, won third place overall in the New England Fleet Bank All-Star Project for community service.

The Explorers were recognized for conducting a town-wide book drive for the Connecticut Children's Medical Center, for preparing and serving a meal at the South Park Inn homeless shelter, and for participating in a day of activities at the Connecticut Children's Place state receiving home.

The Windsor Police Explorers will receive $3,000, a portion of which will be donated to memorials in memory of Jarrell Cuyler and Officer Brian Aselton.

Vacation Week Activities

The Youth Enrichment Services Team is offering a wide variety of vacation programming this week for Windsor students. In addition to extended open gym hours at Sage Park, L.P. Wilson and Oliver Ellsworth Schools, there are arts and crafts programs, bowling, roller-skating and ski trips planned.

Open skating for all ages will be offered at the Loomis Chaffee Ice Rink on Tuesday, Feb. 16th and Friday Feb. 19th from noon - 2pm. The cost is $2.00 per person. Added open swim hours at the indoor pool are from 2 - 4pm Tuesday through Friday of this week. For more details, please call 285-1990.

8. COMMUNICATIONS FROM COUNCIL MEMBERS

Council member Graff--none.

Council member Haverstock --none.

Council member Lydecker-- none.

Council member Pacino-- Noted the many activities Windsor has for children which was the subject of a recent newspaper article.

He said doesn’t mind receiving mail or phone calls, however, he asked that anyone taking the time to send a letter should sign it so that he can respond to it. He discards unsigned correspondence.

Council member Ploszaj --none.

Council member Ristas--none.

Council member Trinks--none.

Deputy Mayor Curtis -- none.

Mayor Hogan -- It’s a good maple syrup season at Northwest Park.

Currently, at the library there is a great doll exhibit.

9. REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES

Health and Safety Committee -- Council member Trinks -- Met last week regarding item 12. c.

There was an outstanding presentation made by staff regarding the computer dispatch system.

Town Improvements - Council member Lydecker -- no report.

Finance Committee-- Council member Graff-- no formal meeting, however, the Finance Committee members attended the Health and Safety Meeting.

10. ORDINANCES

a. An Ordinance amending the Town of Windsor Code - Chapter 14 by adding Article X

Mayor Hogan felt some work still needs to be done regarding the charter ordinance.

She suggested referral to TIC.

Council member Pacino made a motion, seconded by Council member Trinks,

to refer An Ordinance amending the Town of Windsor Code - Chapter 14 by adding Article X for their guidance. The Motion Passed 8-0-1 with Council member Lydecker abstaining because he is the chairman of the Town Improvements Committee.

11. UNFINISHED BUSINESS

a. Acquisition and Lease of 184 Deerfield Road

Council member Trinks made a motion, seconded by Council member Ploszaj,

to table Acquisition and Lease of 184 Deerfield Road until after executive session.

The Motion Passed 9-0-0.

12. NEW BUSINESS

b. Windsor Heart Start 99 - Automatic External Defibrillator Project Update

Derrick Green of Windsor Volunteer Ambulance gave an overview.

WVA incorporated in 1980, with 46 current members. Their primary focus is to supply emergency medical care to Windsor residents ranging from motor vehicle accidents to cardiac arrest. They supply one of the highest level of pre-medical care possible. Last year they responded to over 2,700 calls with the average response time being about 7 minutes. They have supplied medical assistance to many other local towns. They provide public CPR training, medical response training for the police department, and visit Windsor schools. They provide stand-by ambulances at many town events.

A presentation was given of the automatic external defibrillators.

c. Public Safety Computer Aided Dispatch and Records Management System (CAD/RMS)

Chief Searles gave a brief overview of the proposal to purchase a public safety computer and dispatch records management system.

This was discussed and a presentation was given at the February 8, 1999 Health and Safety Committee meeting.

The cost of the system is $449,635, or $493,241 if it is financed through Finova. The police department is not proposing General Fund monies be used for the system. He reviewed the proposed financing, in the first year FY/00 the PD would expect to pay $146,000 from accumulated grants and narcotics seizure accounts. In each of the three following fiscal years they would pay a $115,747.

The cost is based on the number of users for each of the five municipalities.

Council member Trinks made a motion, seconded by Council member Ploszaj, that the Town Manager be authorized to enter into an agreement with the other five towns to purchase and maintain the Palladium public safety CAD/RMS system from SNET.

The Motion Passed 9-0-0.

13. RESIGNATIONS AND APPOINTMENTS

Council member Trinks made a motion, seconded by Council member Graff,

Item F - reappointment of Maureen Donegan, to the Commission on Aging and Handicapped, for a 3 year term to expire 1/31/2002 or until a successor is appointed;

and Item N - appointment of Mara Eckerling to the Historic District Commission for a 2 year unexpired term to expire on 10/12/2000 or until a successor is appointed.

The Motion Passed 8-0-0 with Councilman Lydecker out of the room.

Council member Trinks made a motion, seconded by Council member Ploszaj,

Item A - to accept the resignation of Allan Burns from the Commission on Aging and Handicapped. The Motion Passed 8-0-0 with Councilman Lydecker out of the room.

Council member Trinks made a motion, seconded by Council member Lydecker,

to table items B,D,D,E,G,H,I,J,K,L,M,O,P,Q,R,S,T,U,V,W,X,Y,Z AND AA.

The Motion Passed 8-0-0 with Councilman Lydecker out of the room.

14. MINUTES OF PRECEDING MEETING

Minutes of the January 19, 1999 Public Hearing - Public Building Commission

Council member Ploszaj made a motion, seconded by Deputy Mayor Curtis, to accept the Minutes of the January 19, 1999 Public Hearing - Public Building Commission.

The Motion Passed 8-0-0 with Council member Lydecker out of the room.

Minutes of January 19, 1999 Public Hearing - Board of Assessment Appeals

Council member Ploszaj made a motion, seconded by Council member Graff, to accept the Minutes of January 19, 1999 Public Hearing - Board of Assessment Appeals.

The Motion Passed 8-0-0. with Council member Lydecker out of the room.

Minutes of January 19, 1999 Regular Meeting

Council member Ploszaj made a motion, seconded by Council member Graff to accept the Minutes of January 19, 1999 Regular Meeting

Correction: Deputy Mayor Curtis - item 4 a. - should start "Council member Pacino" ...

The Motion Passed 8-0-1 with Council member Haverstock abstaining.

Minutes of February 1, 1999 Public Hearing - Budget

Council member Ploszaj made a motion, seconded by Council member Ristas, to accept the Minutes of February 1, 1999 Public Hearing - Budget. The Motion Passed 9-0-0.

Minutes of February 1, 1999 Public Hearing - Capital Improvement Committee

Council member Ploszaj made a motion, seconded by Council member Trinks, to accept the Minutes of February 1, 1999 Public Hearing - Capital Improvement Committee.

The Motion Passed 9-0-0.

Minutes of February 1, 1999 Regular Meeting

Council member Ploszaj made a motion, seconded by Council member Trinks, to accept the Minutes of February 1, 1999 Regular Meeting. The Motion Passed 9-0-0.

15. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS AND PETITIONS

None.

16. EXECUTIVE SESSIONS

At Mayor Hogan’s request, Council member Graff made a motion, seconded by Council member Ploszaj, to add item b. - Consideration of Alternative Actions to Enforce or Implement Legal Relief or Legal Rights with Respect to the Landfill to the executive session.

The Motion Passed 9-0-0.

a. Discussion of the Sale and Purchase of Real Estate

b. - Consideration of Alternative Actions to Enforce or Implement Legal Relief or Legal Rights with Respect to the Landfill

Council member Ploszaj made a motion, seconded by Council member Lydecker,

to go into executive session at 9:05 PM regarding a. Discussion of the Sale and Purchase of Real Estate and b. - Consideration of Alternative Actions to Enforce or Implement Legal Relief or Legal Rights with Respect to the Landfill

At 9:10 p.m. Mayor Hogan called the executive session to order. Present were Mayor Hogan, Deputy Mayor Curtis, Councilmembers Graff, Haverstock, Lydecker, Pacino, Ristas, Ploszaj, and Trinks. Also present were Town Manager Churchill, Finance Director Cunningham, Town Attorney Oswecki, to discuss, a. the Sale and Purchase of Real Estate.

At 9:19 p.m. Director of Health Petrillo entered the executive session to discuss b. Consideration of Alternative Actions to Enforce or Implement Legal Relief or Legal Rights with Respect to the Landfill.

At 9:35 p.m. Councilmember Graff made a motion seconded by Councilmember Ploszaj to move out of executive session. The motion passed 9-0-0.

17. ADJOURNMENT

At 9:59 p.m. Deputy Mayor Curtis made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Ploszaj to adjourn the meeting. Motion 9-0-0.

Respectfully submitted,

Abigale LaViolette

cc: Town Clerk, Main Library, Wilson Branch