Windsor Town Council Council Chambers – Town Hall November 20, 2006 Approved Minutes Mayor Trinks called the regular meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. 1.

Roll Call – Present: Mayor Trinks, Deputy Mayor Curtis, Councilor Gegetskas, Councilor Herzfeld (arrived 7:50 p.m.), Councilor Jepsen, Councilor McDonald, Councilor Moreton, Councilor Mulligan and Councilor Simon

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Prayer – Councilor McDonald

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Pledge of Allegiance – Councilor McDonald

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Proclamations/Awards

None. 5.

Public Communications and Petitions

Ms. Coralee Jones, 1171 Matianuck Avenue, sent a letter to the Hartford Courant. She read the letter she sent to the Courant regarding their article Budget Survey is No Solution. Mr. Bradshaw Smith, 23 Ludlow Road, addressed the Council regarding the proposed $35,000 appropriation for Batchelder Road. This project has already jumped from $400,000 to $800,000 with no explanation. It is the same price as Pleasant Street but at 1/10th the scope. Everything east of the railroad tracks and south of Batchelder Road is non-taxable property. There is more than one way to get to that area. This project needs to be cut back to its original appropriation of $400,000. Mr. Smith read into the record a letter dated November 1, 2006 that he sent to Councilor Gegetskas. 6.

Report of Appointed Boards and Commissions

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Public Building Commission

Mr. Joe Novak, Chairman, PBC, reported to the Council. The library’s blue shutters have been installed with the exception of two. The Public Building Commission (PBC) has reviewed and approved the final punch list so that the project may be closed. The contractor is down to about $20,000 worth of punch list work. The remaining funds will be returned to the town. Welch Pool is working with contractors to finish fence work by the end of the year. The north section of the Milo Peck roof is complete. There is a substantial amount of money to be returned to the Council. The PBC is on hold with projects at this time pending further direction from the facility use study.

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Councilor Moreton asked about the remaining roof work at Milo Peck. Mr. Novak replied that the staff recommended that more of the roof be replaced. Once the bids came back, they were only able to complete Phase I. The $100,000 that was allocated toward this project is not enough to complete Phase II. It was $50,000 short. B.

Youth Commission

Dr. Robert Gange, Youth Commission, reported to the Council. During this past year, the Commission has worked with a grant for substance abuse. Lines of communication have been opened at the high school for the “Every 15 Minutes” project. It costs between $5-6,000 and the commission is trying to secure grants to bring this project to the students in May of 2008. The Commission has instituted the Youth Council, which is a gathering of some of Windsor’s youth to help gain a better understanding of what is on their minds. 7.

Town Manager’s Report

Tourism Event Showcases Windsor The Redco Tea Fair (featuring Wade Figurines) which was hosted by the Tourism Committee of the Windsor Chamber of Commerce and held on November 4, 5 and 6th was a huge success. This event was sponsored by the Tourism Committee of the Chamber of Commerce to highlight the Windsor-based business of Redco Foods. It grew into a 3 day event, drawing people from all over the United States, Canada and England to buy, sell and swap tea related items. As reported by the Chamber, of the 400 to 500 people who attended, approximately 90% were from out of town. Participating Windsor retailers held events around town and the Hilton Garden Inn doubled its normal weekend room bookings. The event has been featured on national and international web-sites and is scheduled to take place again next year on November 9, 10 and 11th. December Community Events Windsor’s annual Carol Sing on the Green is scheduled for Thursday, December 7th from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. In addition to the traditional holiday season song, a puppet show, the lighting of the lights and pictures with Santa will be featured. The Torchlight Parade featuring decorated fire trucks and vehicles from local businesses and organizations will be held Saturday, December 9th in Windsor Center. The parade kicks off at 6:30 p.m., beginning at Remington Road and continuing down Broad Street. The parade will be followed by a bonfire with refreshments near the pond by the commuter parking lot on Mechanic Street. For more information about either of these free events, call the Windsor Chamber of Commerce at 688-5165.

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Budget Workshop The public is invited to attend a budget workshop scheduled for Wednesday, December 6th from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers of Town Hall. This workshop will include informal presentations by town and Board of Education staff regarding the budget preparation process and will provide an opportunity for participants to discuss the challenges and goals of the FY 08 budget. For more information, call 285-1800. Leaf Collection Program Nearing End Windsor’s 2006 Leaf Collection Program will continue through December 15. In Connecticut, leaf composting is mandatory. In Windsor, the landfill accepts the leaves to produce nice, rich compost. Windsor Sanitation will pick up your leaves during this period on the same day as the trash pick up on your street, whether or not you are a Windsor Sanitation customer. Leaves should be placed at your curb for collection in 30 to 40 gallon paper leaf bags, not plastic. If you choose to self-haul your leaves to the landfill, there is no charge during this period for clean loads of leaves (no plastic bags or other contaminates). The landfill is open Monday through Saturday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and is located at 500 Huckleberry Road in Windsor. For more information, call 285-1833. Flu Vaccination Clinics The first of Windsor’s two flu vaccination clinics was held this morning at the L.P. Wilson Community Center. 319 vaccinations were given. A second clinic is scheduled for Monday, November 27, 2006 from 4:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. at the L.P. Wilson Community Center for Windsor residents 60 years or older as well as those residents 18 years or older with chronic conditions. Anyone receiving the vaccination should bring their Medicare, Anthem, or Healthnet Smart Choice card with them to the clinic. If you wish to receive the vaccination and do not have any of those cards, the fee is $15 for a flu vaccination and $15 for a pneumonia vaccination. For more information, contact the Windsor Health Department at 285-1823 or the Windsor Senior Center at 285-1992. Economic Development Announcement Following several weeks of discussion with town staff, Emhart Glass has submitted an application in accordance with the Town’s Assessment Abatement Policy. Emhart, a subsidiary of Bucher Industries of Switzerland, will build its worldwide research and development facility on Great Pond Road. This state-of-the-art facility will focus on the development of new equipment and processes for the manufacturing of glass containers. A custom glass furnace will be installed as a principal component of the facility. The Emhart project will also include construction of office space and the relocation of administrative and customer support functions from Enfield. The total budget for the project is approximately $20 million of which $7.17 million is for building costs, $11.7 million is for equipment, and the balance will be for land and other costs. Town Council minutes – November 20, 2006 g:/data/town mgr’s office/minutes/council/205/11-20-06 Regular

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The company wishes to begin construction in December and to be operational during calendar year 2007. The proposed building will contain approximately 55,000 SF. The company will relocate 60 current employees from Enfield and plans to add 15 additional employees over several years. The average annual salary is currently $89,000. As provided in the Town’s policy, the Emhart application will now be reviewed by the Economic Development Commission and Town Manager. A recommendation will be presented to the Town Council for final action on the request. Public Sector Executive of the Year On Tuesday evening, December 5th, the Hartford Business Journal will host a celebration to recognize the 2006 Business Persons of the Year. I am pleased to announce that Windsor’s Economic Development Director, Jim Burke will be recognized as the Public Sector Executive of the Year. In a recent edition of the Hartford Business Journal, Bloomfield’s Economic Director Deborah Davis concurred with Jim’s selection for the award by saying, “A lot of individuals in this field would love to embrace Windsor’s model for economic development.” Congratulations to Jim on this well-deserved recognition. Disposal of Electronics at the Landfill Residents wishing to dispose of electronic devices such as computers, computer monitors, television sets, and VCRs can do so free of charge at the Windsor/Bloomfield landfill during regular operating hours. Those utilizing this service are asked to check in at the main office of the landfill to be directed to the location of the shed where these items will be collected. The landfill is open Monday through Saturday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and is located at 500 Huckleberry Road in Windsor. For more information, call 285-1833. 8.

Communication from Council Members

Councilor Gegetskas – none. Councilor Herzfeld – wished everyone a safe and happy Thanksgiving and requested all to remember our servicemen away from home. Councilor Jepsen – congratulated Jim Burke on his award. Councilor McDonald – is happy that the Recovery Club lease was extended by vote of the Council. He thanked the volunteers and businesses involved in the Nightmare on Broad Street event. He congratulated Jim Burke on his award.

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Councilor Moreton – commented on the Red Rose Tea fair. It brought a great deal of business to the businesses in town. There is a football game Wednesday night in Bloomfield. She also commended Jim Burke on his award. Councilor Mulligan – none. Councilor Simon – none. Deputy Mayor Curtis – congratulated and thanked Jim Burke for his award. He also wished everyone a happy Thanksgiving. Mayor Trinks – requested information on the regulations regarding trucks, marked trucks and commercial vehicles in driveways. Town Manager Souza replied that the existing regulation has been in place for a number of years. The town monitors it based upon complaints due to the limited staff. We have had a number of incidents in the last few months because the number of vehicles has grown in the past few years due to the manner that business is conducted. The Zoning Board of Appeals has reviewed this issue with staff and will be working on it in the next few months. There will be opportunities after the first of the year for the Town Zoning and Planning Commission to obtain input from the public to update and rewrite regulations. 9.

Reports of Standing Committees

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Finance Committee - met last Monday.

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Town Improvements Committee – None.

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Health and Safety – None.

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Special Projects – met on November 13th at the Public Works Building to look at the equipment listed in Item 11 (A) on the agenda. The equipment was significantly worn. They also discussed item 11. B. on the agenda.

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Joint Board of Education and Town Council Committee – None.

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Personnel Committee – None.

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Ordinances

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Approve an ordinance entitled, “AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS OF INLAND WETLANDS AND WATERCOURSES REGULATIONS.”

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RESOLVED by Councilor Jepsen, seconded by Councilor Moreton that the reading into the minutes of the text of the ordinance entitled, “AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS OF INLAND WETLANDS AND WATERCOURSES REGULATIONS” is hereby waived, the full text of the ordinance having been distributed to each member of the Council and copies made available to those persons attending this meeting; and the full text of the ordinance be recorded with the minutes of this meeting.” Motion Passed 9-0-0 The main reason for the ordinance is to help deter residents and property owners from ignoring the natural resource they have on their property, to encourage them to take care of it and to cause violations to be corrected as soon as possible. In addition, making residents aware of the care needed for the wetlands and watercourses helps to keep neighborhoods cleaner and as a result, healthier. A number of municipalities have enacted ordinances enabling their Inland Wetlands and Watercourses Commission’s authorized agent to issue fines for violations. Councilor Jepsen has given this ordinance lots of thought and he will support the ordinance. His concern is that many people will get snagged with this ordinance. He requested an update a year from now. There are nuances that we are going to have a learning process on. Town Manager Souza said that an update would be given. Over the next few weeks WGTV will be airing information pieces related to wetlands and the protection of the wetlands. Resolved by Councilor Jepsen, seconded by Councilor McDonald that an ordinance entitled, “AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS OF INLAND WETLANDS AND WATERCOURSES REGULATIONS” be approved. Motion Passed 9-0-0

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Approve an ordinance entitled, ”AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING A HEARING PROCEDURE FOR CITATIONS.”

RESOLVED by Councilor Jepsen, seconded by Councilor Moreton that the reading into the minutes of the text of the ordinance entitled, “AN ORDINACE ESTABLISHING A HEARING PROCEDURE FOR CITATIONS” is hereby waived, the full text of the ordinance having been distributed to each member of the Council and copies made available to those persons attending this meeting; and the full text of the ordinance be recorded with the minutes of this meeting”. Resolved by Councilor Jepsen, seconded by Councilor Moreton that an ordinance entitled ”AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING A HEARING PROCEDURE FOR CITATIONS” be approved.

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Motion Passed 9-0-0 11.

Unfinished Business

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Approve an appropriation of $258,000 from the General Fund Undesignated, Unreserved Fund Balance to fund FY 2007 Public Works equipment.

Moved by Councilor Herzfeld, seconded by Councilor Simon that an appropriation of $258,000 from the General Fund Undesignated, Unreserved Fund Balance to purchase vehicles and equipment for the Public Works Department be approved. The Special Projects Committee met on November 13th and recommended that the Town Council approve the appropriation of $258,000 from the General Fund Undesignated, Unreserved Fund Balance for the purchase of vehicles and equipment for the Public Works Department. Councilor Simon found it very useful to see the equipment that the Public Works Department manages which comes to approximately 100 pieces of equipment, 50 of which are registered vehicles. No replacement plan has been established for this equipment. Over time, the Public Works Department has been designated a certain dollar amount for the replacement of equipment. They have made many compromises to stay within that budget. One of the vehicles had a hole in the floorboards because the floor had rotted out. Councilor Gegetskas is in agreement that the pieces of equipment are in dire need of replacement. He was impressed that the Public Works Department has kept up the equipment as they have. He is supporting the purchase of the equipment. He previously had a concern about getting rid of the old equipment. Town Manager Souza replied that part of the challenge is the age of the equipment. The town is looking at new avenues in addition to what we have done in the past, such as trade-in and auction. Councilor Jepsen said that the fact that the meeting took place at the town garage was a positive step in the right direction. Motion Passed 9-0-0 B.

Approve an appropriation of $15,000 from the General Fund Undesignated, Unreserved Fund Balance to fund the purchase of a replacement sedan for Building Safety

Moved by Councilor Herzfeld, seconded by Councilor Simon that an appropriation in the amount of $15,000 from the General Fund Undesignated, Unreserved Fund Balance to purchase a replacement vehicle for the Building Safety Division be approved.

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Ms. Emily Moon, Assistant Town Manager, gave an overview of the replacement for a newer used vehicle. Councilor Mulligan asked why we are purchasing a used vehicle for $15,000 when we can get a new vehicle for $15,000. Ms. Moon replied that staff did research and determined that a Ford Taurus would be the best replacement, however, they are no longer manufactured. Staff is hoping to find a used vehicle for $12,000, which would not be enough for a new vehicle. The Special Projects Committee met on November 13th and recommended that the Town Council approve the appropriation of $15,000 from the General Fund Undesignated, Unreserved Fund Balance for the purchase of a replacement vehicle for the Building Safety Division. Motion Passed 9-0-0 12.

New Business

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Presentation by ABB Combustion Engineering

Mr. Ronald Kurtz, Director of Media and Communication Relations, ABB Combustion Engineering, gave a presentation of the cleanup of the site. Councilor Jepsen asked if there is a time limit in which the army has to catch up or can they let this go on forever. Mr. Kurtz said that he is unaware of a drop dead date for cleanup. The army took charge of the cleanup twelve years ago. Historically, the FUSRAP program was given to the Army Corps of Engineers because it was moving too slowly. Mayor Trinks said that on behalf of the Council, they appreciate the work that has been completed at the site and we will send a letter to the Army Corps of Engineers. B.

Approve an amendment to the Debt and Fund Balance Policy

Moved by Councilor Simon, seconded by Councilor Moreton that Section II (A) of the Town’s Debt and Fund Balance Policy be amended as outlined in attachment “Exhibit A”, which allows the Town Council to consider the transfer of Unreserved, Undesignated, General Fund Balance reserves in excess of 9.0% of the budgeted expenditures to the Capital Outlay Fund. Councilor Simon has been in favor of using excess cash to lessen future expenditures in order to reduce tax increases to manageable levels for citizens. The Finance Committee met on November 13th and discussed this topic. There was no formal vote or action taken at that meeting. Councilor Simon feels that this policy leaves too much cash on hand. Town Council minutes – November 20, 2006 g:/data/town mgr’s office/minutes/council/205/11-20-06 Regular

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Councilor Jepsen attended the Finance Committee meeting in place of Councilor Mulligan. This policy is something that we already do, it just places it into writing. Councilor Moreton said that our bonding advisor stated that our policy is favorable for our bond rating. However, we do need to keep a balance. To date, we’ve been using money from the general fund either for one-time expenses or capital expenditures. She is in favor of maintaining that flexibility. While we still need to maintain and build our reserve, she is concerned about making a policy change like this right now because it is too narrow and leaves too much inflexibility. Placing this language into this policy limits the flexibility of this Council and future Councils. Deputy Mayor Curtis thanked Councilor Simon for bringing this to the Council agenda. He also agrees with Councilor Jepsen that we are already doing this. He is not sure that we should place it into a policy. It may be too restrictive for future Councils. Councilor Mulligan wondered about the need to do something like this. This just says that we wouldn’t take the money and put it into opening cash. Mayor Trinks agrees with Deputy Mayor Curtis, Councilor Mulligan, Councilor Jepsen and Councilor Moreton. Councilor Herzfeld looks at this through his tenure from his prior office with the Board of Education and as a member on this Council. In this case, it is a comparison of having a process versus doing something on an ad-hoc basis. It appears that there is not significant support of the motion as it stands. But it is important to have something like this established. Perhaps it needs to be looked at in the narrowness of it. The concept of having a process has value, particularly if it is written in a way that doesn’t put a stranglehold on this Council or future Councils. When the general fund gets over a certain point, it becomes the taxpayers’ money and should be put to an appropriate use to reduce tax impact. Councilor Simon has never been one to advocate reducing the flexibility of decision making of the Council. The point is to emphasize using excess cash in a way to benefit the taxpayers. He has had spirited discussions with the previous Town Manager, current Town Manager and members of the Council regarding cash on hand. There is a willingness to use excess cash to reduce future tax burdens. That is the goal. Councilors Simon and Moreton withdrew the motion. C.

Authorize the Town Manager to execute an agreement with the State of Connecticut for a Social Services Block Grant

Resolved by Councilor Moreton, seconded by Councilor Jepsen that the Town Manager is authorized to enter into and amend contractual instruments in the name and on behalf

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of this Contractor with the Department of Social Services of the State of Connecticut for a case management and health related program and to affix the corporate seal. Town Manager Souza discussed the annual block grant that we receive. It is approximately $22,569, which has remained at the same level for a number of years. It is used within the Social Services department for case management services, information and referral and health related programs. The town is not required to provide a local funding match for this grant. It is already written into the budget for FY 2007. Motion Passed 9-0-0 D.

Approve a conservation easement with North Central Square, LLC

Mayor Trinks and Councilor McDonald recused themselves from the agenda item. Moved by Councilor Jepsen, seconded by Councilor Herzfeld to accept a Conservation Easement from North Central Square, LLC as more fully described in Attachment A. Town Manager Souza gave an overview of the proposed conservation easement. As part of the approval of the proposed Price Chopper development, the Windsor Inland and Wetlands commission required that the developer establish conservation easements over specific areas of the site. The purpose of these easements is to protect the historic, scenic, vegetative, wildlife and hydrological functions of the property by retaining them in their natural and open condition. Motion Passed 7-0-0 (Mayor Trinks and Councilor McDonald recused) E.

Approve an appropriation of $35,000 from the Capital Outlay Fund to fund the Day Hill Road reclamation project

Moved by Councilor Moreton, seconded by Councilor Jepsen that an appropriation in the amount of $35,000 from the Capital Outlay Fund be transferred to the Day Hill Road Reclamation Project #9327. Mr. Tom Lenehan, Town Engineer, gave an overview of the project. The town is developing a multi-year program to restore and improve the pavement condition of Day Hill Road. In this regard, the Capital Region Council of Governments previously approved the reclamation of a portion of Day Hill Road under the Surface Transportation Program. To begin the planning, minimal funding is requested to meet the design and construction schedule proposed by the Department of Transportation. Town Manager Souza corrected the agenda item summary information as 80% of the project is funded by the federal government and 20% is funded by the Town of Windsor. Motion Passed 8-0-0 (Councilor Herzfeld out of Chambers) Town Council minutes – November 20, 2006 g:/data/town mgr’s office/minutes/council/205/11-20-06 Regular

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Approve an appropriation of $35,000 from the Capital Outlay Fund to fund Batchelder Road causeway project

Moved by Councilor Moreton, seconded by Councilor Jepsen that an appropriation in the amount of $35,000 from the Capital Outlay Fund be transferred to Batchelder Road Causeway Project #9089. Mr. Tom Lenehan, Town Engineer, discussed the project. The town has contracted with H.W. Lochner to design the repairs to the Batchelder Road causeway. In addition to the roadway, staff recommends constructing an adjoining sidewalk alongside the roadway. This will require additional funding. Motion Passed 9-0-0 G.

Approve Town Council meeting dates for calendar year 2007 and January 2008

Moved by Councilor Jepsen, seconded by Councilor Moreton that the Proposed 20072008 Town Council Meeting Schedule including the additional date of a November 5, 2007 meeting be adopted and that the Proposed 2007 Schedule of Board/Commission Annual Reports to the Town Council be adopted. Councilor Herzfeld commented that Windsor is very diverse and asked if any other religious holidays have been considered when setting the meeting dates. Town Manager Souza said that we followed past practice and considered the Jewish holidays as does the State of Connecticut. Mayor Trinks commented that the Board Commission Annual Reports to the Town Council are a good practice and should be continued. Councilor Mulligan made a friendly amendment to add the date of November 5, 2007 to the schedule. Councilors Jepsen and Moreton accepted the friendly amendment. Motion Passed 9-0-0 H.

Approve 2007 schedule of Board/Commission Annual Reports to the Town Council

Approved with Item G on the agenda. I.

Town Manager’s Annual Performance Evaluation

Moved by Councilor Mulligan, seconded by Councilor Moreton to approve a 3.5% increase effective 12/1/06 for Town Manager Peter Souza. Town Council minutes – November 20, 2006 g:/data/town mgr’s office/minutes/council/205/11-20-06 Regular

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Councilor Mulligan reported that the Council completed the annual evaluation of the Town Manager. Councilor Mulligan highlighted the Town Manager’s accomplishments over the past years. The Council has determined that his performance does meet all of his requirements. Councilor Gegetskas will not support the Town Manager’s increase in light of the cuts the budget and departments have taken in the past year. He does agree that the Town Manager has done a fine job. Councilor Simon agrees that the Town Manager is doing a good job, but there are some areas where we determined additional improvements could be made. One of the items is the response to the public. There are opportunities for improvement in the town and the Council is supportive of that. Councilor Moreton agrees with the motion and the 3.5% increase is fairly average in the private and public sector. She does believe that the Town Manager deserves every penny and that we are going to work him hard over the next year to earn every penny. Deputy Mayor Curtis says that it is easier to manage a town when there is money to do so. This past year proved that there were areas that needed to be cut. The Town Manager worked with staff and the Board of Education’s staff to do so. Deputy Mayor Curtis appreciates his efforts and the staff’s efforts. Town Manager Souza was also very visible at town events and Deputy Mayor Curtis appreciated that. Councilor Mulligan said that part of the problems in the past year were due to the open positions of the Finance Director and the Assistant Town Manager. With the hiring of those two positions, Councilor Mulligan feels confident that Town Manager Souza will be able to take care of issues that the Council has. Motion Passed 8-1-0 (Councilor Gegetskas opposed) 13.

Resignations and Appointments

Moved by Councilor Jepsen, seconded by Councilor McDonald to: Item E:

Appoint David Davis as a Republican member to the Conservation Commission for a five-year term to expire November 30, 2011 or until a successor is appointed.

Item F:

Appoint Richard Knickerbocker as a Republican alternate member to the Conservation Commission for a five-year unexpired term to expire November 30, 2009 or until a successor is appointed.

Motion Passed 9-0-0

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Minutes of Preceding Meetings

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Minutes of the November 6, 2006 Regular Town Council Meeting

Moved by Councilor, seconded by Deputy Mayor Curtis to accept the minutes of the November 6, 2006 Regular Town Council Meeting. Corrections: page 8 Item B – Councilor Mulligan commented that this is really a 20-year lease, not Councilor Moreton; page 10 – selling the building may not even be possible; page 14 - there was a motion to extend the meeting to 11:30. Motion Passed 9-0-0 15.

Public Communications and Petitions

None. Moved by Councilor Jepsen, seconded by Deputy Mayor Curtis to enter into Executive Session at 9:50 p.m. for the purpose of: A.

Discussion of strategy and negotiations with respect to pending claims and litigation

Motion Passed 9-0-0 16.

Executive Session

Present: Mayor Trinks, Deputy Mayor Curtis, Councilor Gegetskas, Councilor Herzfeld, Councilor Jepsen, Councilor McDonald, Councilor Moreton, Councilor Mulligan and Councilor Simon. Staff: Peter Souza, Town Manager Town Manager Souza entered Executive Session at 9:50 p.m. and exited Executive Session at 10:42 p.m. Councilor Moreton and Councilor McDonald left Executive Session at 10:42 p.m. Moved by Councilor McDonald, seconded by Councilor Moreton to exit Executive Session and re-enter the regular Town Council meeting at 10:44 p.m. 17.

Adjournment

Moved by Councilor McDonald, seconded by Councilor Moreton to adjourn the Regular Town Council Meeting at 10:45 p.m. Motion Passed 9-0-0 Town Council minutes – November 20, 2006 g:/data/town mgr’s office/minutes/council/205/11-20-06 Regular

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Respectfully submitted,

Kristin Countryman Clerk of the Windsor Town Council Cc:

Town Clerk Main Library Wilson Branch

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