Windsor Town Council Council Chambers - Town Hall March 15, 1999 Minutes Mayor Hogan called the regular meeting to order at 7:35 PM. 1. ROLL CALL - PRESENT- Mayor Hogan, Deputy Mayor Curtis, Council member Graff (arrived at 7:40 PM), Council member Haverstock, Council member Lydecker, Council member Pacino, Council member Ploszaj, Council member Ristas and Council member Trinks 2. PRAYER - Council member Trinks 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE -- Council member Trinks 4. RESOLUTIONS AND AWARDS None. 5. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS AND PETITIONS Alan Nelson, 359 West Wolcott Avenue said there is a street light at 356 West Wolcott Avenue that needs attention as it is blinking on and off. 6. PUBLIC BUILDING COMMISSION REPORT Chairman Joe Novak gave the report together with Al Newman. The Poquonock Fire Station - still 99% complete. The Wilson Roof Investigation - status remains the same as the last report. The WHS project - negotiations with the architect and the construction manager are complete. A letter of intent to the architect was sent today; written contacts are hoped to be obtained by the end of the month; construction should begin in September. The architectural portion is not required to go to bid, and the HVAC is part of the architectural portion of the project. All subcontracts will go out to bid. Sage Park Roof Replacement - is underway. Backflow Prevention System - the contract has been signed. Rainbow Road Firehouse Project - an estimate of $600,000 was given to the Council previously. Sand and Salt Storage Facility - still awaiting pricing. Library Expansion Study - a number of questions have arisen; he asked for a letter from the Council turning the project back to the PBC. 7. TOWN MANAGER’S REPORT Milo Peck Child Development Center Update General registration begins tomorrow for The Parent Center Spring 1999 parent and child activity groups, as well as for Camp Discovery summer sessions. Camp Discovery is a nationally accredited summer day camp serving children ages 3 through 11. Parents may sign up by the week or for the entire summer. If you have any questions or would like to register your child, please call 285-1420. Bradley Airport Noise Study Update The Connecticut Department of Transportation will hold a public meeting on Tuesday, March 30th at the Connecticut State Fire Academy cafeteria at 7:30 p.m. to hear public comment on preferred departure alternatives for aircraft in conjunction with the Bradley International Airport Mini Noise Study. Residents who feel impacted by airport noise are encouraged to attend this meeting and voice their opinions. For further information on this study, please call Town Planner Mario Zavarella at 285-1981. Y.E.S. Team Update Join us for Fiesta Family Night, a celebration of the end of winter and the beginning of spring next Monday, March 22 at 6p.m. in the Town Hall. There will be refreshments, games and a Mexican pinata! This event is free and open to all Windsor residents. For more information, please call 285-1990. Windsor Y2K Compliance Update The mission of the Town of Windsor’s year 2000 Program is to provide the research, planning and actions necessary to ensure that Town services are not interrupted as the Town approaches and enters the year 2000. The Town’s information system, network and related hardware have been inventoried and assessed, and a plan of action has been designed and implemented to ensure Y2K compliance. The Town is also placing a great deal of emphasis on equipment and systems that affect public safety. Certifications of Y2K compliance have been requested from all manufacturers and vendors supplying potentially affected equipment to the Town. In those cases where some remediation is necessary, the Town is assessing various options including the replacement of affected systems. Connecticut Light and Power (CL&P), the Metropolitan District Commission (MDC) and other service providers have given us assurances that their programs are in the process of becoming Y2K compliant. The Connecticut Department of Public Utilities Control (DPUC) is auditing the readiness of nine utility companies, including CL&P. The Town will request periodic updates on their progress. If you need assistance determining if your home or office personal computer is Y2K compliant, please visit our website (www.townofwindsorct.com) for links providing compliance status of many software and hardware vendors. 8. COMMUNICATIONS FROM COUNCIL MEMBERS Council member Graff-- He received an inquiry from a commission member of the Human Relations Commission who asked why the meetings have been moved from the Town Hall to Wilson. Staff will follow up and report back. Council member Haverstock --none. Council member Lydecker--none. Council member Pacino--had an enjoyable time prior to the meeting with Boy Scout Troop 402. On March 26th the first annual Windsor versus the Town of Ashford basketball games will take place which will benefit the Windsor Food Bank. He can be reached at 219-5882 to answer any questions. Council member Ploszaj --none. Council member Ristas-- discussed Bloomfield’s recent accomplishment. Council member Trinks-- made a motion to add item 12 d. under New Business - Consideration of Rainbow Road Firehouse, seconded by Council member Graff. Motion Passed 9-0-0. Deputy Mayor Curtis -- was asked by a resident about the status of a group called "KIT". He asked staff to investigate and report back. Mayor Hogan -- is working with staff working on the budget open house. 9. REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES Health and Safety Committee -- Council member Trinks -- agenda item. Town Improvements - Council member Lydecker -- no report. Special Projects -- Deputy Mayor Curtis -- a meeting will be held within the next week. Finance Committee-- Council member Graff-- met last week and discussed Sage Park Middle School Roof Project and the recommendation of the committee was to come to the Council and suggest bonding. Another item considered for funding was the backflow prevention system for Windsor Schools; more design work information is been sought from the PBC. Also, the issue of staff comp time was discussed. 10. ORDINANCES None. 11. UNFINISHED BUSINESS None. 12. NEW BUSINESS a. Commission on Aging and Handicapped Annual Report to Council The chairman was ill. The item will be added in the future. b. Proposed Suspense List Sonya Kessler gave a brief overview of the suspense list. A collection agency is used which is not very successful. Three constables also work on the matter, however, each constable has 700 bills to collect. Council member Ploszaj made a motion, seconded by Council member Trinks, that the motor vehicle, supplemental, and personal property taxes on the 1995 List be transferred to the suspense tax book. The Motion Passed 9-0-0. c. Consolidation of Windsor Boards and Commissions Council member Pacino gave an overview and suggested a two person liaison committee work on the matter and report back to the Council in June or July. Mayor Hogan asked for a copy of the statutes next to the boards and commission together with a copy of the town charter provision. She noted that she received a request from the Historic Commission regarding expansion of their board. Council member Graff suggesting looking into the history as to why the boards and/or commissions were established. Also, whether the board/commission is required or permitted by state statute. Council member Ristas noted that a number of the boards/commissions were set up during the 1970’s and may not be necessary anymore. d. Rainbow Road Firehouse Council member Trinks said Health and Safety agreed that the project should move forward and it recommended to the Council that the project be sent back to the PBC. Mr. Novak said the PBC would like to just have the matter referred to them and let the commission decide on design build or prefab. Mr. Novak asked that if the Council wants furniture, fixtures etc. then it needs to indicate, he further noted that no fire fighting apparatus is included in the $600,000. Council member Trinks made a motion, seconded by Council member Ploszaj, to refer the Rainbow Road Firehouse satellite station to the PBC to turn a fully functional firestation including furniture and fixtures an amount not to exceed $600,000. The Motion Passed 9-0-0. 13. RESIGNATIONS AND APPOINTMENTS Council member Pacino made a motion, seconded by Council member Ploszaj, Item F - to appoint Gale Deming to the Commission on Aging and Handicapped to a 3 year term to expire 1/31/2002 or until a successor is appointed. Item G - to appoint Shirley Hallett to the Commission on Aging and Handicapped for a 3 year term to expire 1/31/2002 or until a successor is appointed. Item L - to appoint Elizabeth Caruso to the Fair Rent Commission for a 3 year term to expire 3/31/2002 or until a successor is appointed. Item U - to appoint David Curley to the Insurance Commission for a 4 year term to expire 10/31/2002 or until a successor is appointed. Item AA - to appoint Michael McDonald to the Youth Commission for a 3 year term to expire 9/30/2001 or until a successor is appointed. Item BB - to appoint Kelman Hayes to the Youth Commission for a 3 year unexpired term to expire 9/30/99 or until a successor is appointed. The Motion Passed 9-0-0. Council member Trinks made a motion, seconded by Council member Ploszaj, Item B - to appoint Milo Peck to the Board of Assessment Appeals for a term to expire 11/30/2001 or until a successor is appointed. Item J - to appoint William Clark III to the Conservation Commission for a 5 year unexpired term to expire 11/30/2000 or until a successor is appointed. Item V - to appoint Thomas Dembkowski to the Public Building Commission for a 3 year term to expire 2/1/2002 or until a successor is appointed. The Motion Passed 9-0-0. Council member Trinks made a motion, seconded by Council member Haverstock, to table items A,C,D,E,H,I,K,M,N,O,P,Q,U,R,S,T,W,X,Y,Z and CC. The Motion Passed 9-0-0. 14. MINUTES OF PRECEDING MEETING - March 1, 1999 Regular Meeting Council member Ploszaj made a motion, seconded by Council member Lydecker, to accept the Minutes of the March 1, 1999 Regular Meeting. The Motion Passed 9-0-0. 15. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS AND PETITIONS None. 16. EXECUTIVE SESSIONS Council member Pacino made a motion, seconded by Council member Ploszaj to go into executive session regarding a. Consideration of Alternative Actions to Enforce or Implement Legal Relief or Legal Rights with Respect to Landfill and b. Discussion of the Sale and Purchase of Real Estate. The Motion Passed 9-0-0. At 8:42 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, Town Engineer Lenehan and Budget Analyst Freund to discuss a) 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 9:39 p.m. Councilmember Ploszaj made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Trinks to adjourn the meeting. Motion 9-0-0. Respectfully submitted, Abigale LaViolette cc: Town Clerk, Main Library, Wilson Branch
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