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KILLINGLY TOWN COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
DATE: TUESDAY, April 12, 2016
TIME: 7:00 P.M.
PLACE: TOWN MEETING ROOM
KILLINGLY TOWN HALL
AGENDA
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
CALL TO ORDER
PRAYER
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
ADOPTION OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS
a) Special Town Council Meeting: 03/01/16
b) Special Town Council Meeting: 03/03/16
c) Regular Town Council Meeting: 03/08/16
6. PRESENTATIONS, PROCLAMATIONS AND DECLARATIONS
a) Proclamation recognizing Earth Day 2016
b) Proclamation recognizing Arbor Day 2016
c) Proclamation concerning Fair Housing Month 2016
d) Proclamation concerning National Community Development Week 2016
e) Presentation - Proposed Sewer Fund budget for fiscal year 2016-17
f) Presentation - Registrars on polling locations
7. UNFINISHED BUSINESS FOR TOWN MEETING ACTION
8. CITIZEN’S STATEMENTS AND PETITIONS
Pursuant to the Town Council’s Rules of Procedure, Article IV, Section 2, all presentations
by citizens shall be limited to an aggregate of forty-five (45) minutes and each citizen’s
presentation shall not exceed five (5) minutes unless otherwise indicated by a majority vote
of the Town Council.
9. COUNCIL/STAFF COMMENTS
10. APPOINTMENTS TO BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
11. DISCUSSION AND ACCEPTANCE OF MONTHLY BUDGET REPORTS
a) Summary Report on General Fund Appropriations for Town Government
b) System Object Based on Adjusted Budget for the Board of Education
12. REPORTS FROM LIAISONS
a) Board of Education Liaison
b) Borough Council Liaison
13. CORRESPONDENCE TO COUNCIL
14. UNFINISHED BUSINESS FOR TOWN COUNCIL ACTION:
15. NEW BUSINESS:
a) Consideration and action on a resolution authorizing the Town Manager to appoint Paul
Hopkins as Town Assessor
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b) Consideration and action on a resolution authorizing the Town Manager to implement a
modified staffing plan
c) Consideration and action on a resolution authorizing the Town Manager to appoint Travis
Sirrine as Director of Highway Operations
d) Consideration and action on a resolution extending the sunset date of the Special
Commission on Consolidation of Services to June 30, 2018
e) Consideration and action on a resolution to authorize a budgetary transfer in an amount
not to exceed $48,974 from the Winter Maintenance budget to the Highway Department
budget
f) Consideration and action on a resolution authorizing the Town Manager to execute a
three-year agreement for janitorial services with Crystal Clear Services, LLC
g) Consideration and action on a resolution to introduce and set a public hearing and Special
Town Meeting on an ordinance authorizing the sale of a discontinued portion of Hutchins
Street
h) Consideration and action on a resolution approving the proposed FY 2016-17 Sewer
Fund budget
i) Discussion and possible action on recommendations on future Law Enforcement in the
Town of Killingly as recommended by the Law Enforcement Strategies Commission
16. COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS AND COMMENTS
17. COMMUNICATIONS:
Town Manager
Town Attorney
18. EXECUTIVE SESSION:
19. ADJOURNMENT
KILLINGLY TOWN COUNCIL
April 12, 2016
1. Chairperson D. Griffiths called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
2. Prayer by Ms. LaBerge.
3. Pledge of Allegiance to the flag.
4. Upon roll call all Councilors were present. Also present were Town Manager Hendricks,
Town Attorney St. Onge, Board of Education Liaison Burns and Council Secretary Buzalski.
5. Adoption of minutes of previous meetings
5a. Ms. Ricci made a motion, seconded by Ms. LaBerge, to adopt the minutes of the Special
Town Council Meeting of March 01, 2016.
Discussion followed.
Voice Vote: Majority, Ms. LaBerge abstained. Motion passed.
5b. Ms. Ricci made a motion, seconded by Ms. LaBerge, to adopt the minutes of the Special
Town Council Meeting of March 03, 2016.
Discussion followed.
Voice Vote: Unanimous. Motion passed.
5c. Ms. LaBerge, made a motion, seconded by Ms. Ricci to adopt the minutes of the Regular
Town Council Meeting of March 08, 2016.
Discussion followed. Ms. LaBerge noted a spelling correction on page 457 number 8 should be
spelled “Gazzola”.
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Ms. Pratt wanted to be sure everyone knew that although the resolution on page 459 setting the
dates, times, and locations for the Public Hearing on the Annual Town Meeting states that the
polling place for all districts would be at the Killingly High School gymnasium, that has been
changed to all regular polling places. Districts 2 and 4 are at the Killingly High School and
Districts 1, 3 and 5 will be at the Westfield Ave property.
Voice Vote: Unanimous. Motion passed.
6. Presentations, proclamations and declarations:
6a. Proclamation recognizing Earth Day 2016
Mr. D. Griffiths read the following:
PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING
EARTH DAY
Friday, April 22, 2016
WHEREAS, the people of Killingly will join more than one billion people in 190 countries
around the globe and participate in the 46th anniversary of Earth Day to clean up their
communities on behalf of their environment; and
WHEREAS, beginning in 1970 as a grassroots organization, now over 1 billion people
participate in Earth Day activities each year with 1,023,945,845 ‘acts of green’ performed last
year; and
WHEREAS, Earth Day Network's year-round mission is to broaden, diversify and activate the
environmental movement worldwide, through a combination of education, public policy, and
consumer campaigns; and
WHEREAS beginning with Earth Day 2016, the campaign “It’s Our Turn to Lead” emphasizing
the need to educate world youth, through example and shared knowledge, the importance of
environmental conservatorship so they may take their turn to lead; and
WHEREAS, this campaign will focus on three elements – buildings, energy and transportation –
and the need to accelerate the transition to a cleaner, healthier and more economically viable
future through improvements in efficiency, investments in renewable technology, and regulation
reform; and
WHEREAS, the Town of Killingly supports the current campaign and the many programs
which have sprung from past programs which highlight reuse and recycling; now
THEREFORE, BE IT PROCLAIMED BY THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF
KILLINGLY that, in recognition, support and appreciation of our residents’ contributions to
preserve and protect our environment and natural resources and to encourage these efforts to
continue unabated in the months and years ahead, Friday, April 22, 2016 is designated as Earth
Day.
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BE IT FURTHER PROCLAIMED, the Annual Earth Day Clean-up in Killingly will be on
Wednesday, April 20, 2016. On this day and throughout the month, those who live and work in
our Town are urged to reflect on the beauty of the surrounding environment and to demonstrate
their commitment of working towards sustainable communities through their actions.
KILLINGLY TOWN COUNCIL
David A. Griffiths
Chairman
Dated at Killingly, Connecticut,
this 12th day of April 2016
6b. Proclamation recognizing Arbor Day 2016
Mr. Ide read the following:
PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING
ARBOR DAY
Friday, April 29, 2016
WHEREAS, in 1872, J. Sterling Morton proposed to the Nebraska Board of Agriculture that a
special day be set aside for the planting of trees; and
WHEREAS, the holiday called Arbor Day, was first observed with the planting of more than a
million trees in Nebraska and is now observed throughout the nation and the worlds; and
WHEREAS, trees can reduce the erosion of our precious topsoil by wind and water, lower our
heating and cooling costs, moderate the temperature, clean the air, produce oxygen and provide
habitat for wildlife; and
WHEREAS, trees are a renewable resource giving us paper, wood for our homes, fuel for our
fires, and countless other wood products; and
WHEREAS, trees increase property values, enhance the economic vitality of business areas, and
beautify our community; now
THEREFORE, BE IT PROCLAIMED BY THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF
KILLINGLY that Friday, April 29, 2016 is hereby declared Arbor Day in the Town of
Killingly, and
BE IT FURTHER PROCLAIMED that all citizens of the Town of Killingly are urged to plant
and care for trees to promote the well-being of this and future generations.
KILLINGLY TOWN COUNCIL
David A. Griffiths
Chairman
Dated at Killingly, Connecticut,
this 12th day of April 2016
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6c. Proclamation concerning Fair Housing Month 2016
Ms. Pratt read the following:
PROCLAMATION CONCERNING
FAIR HOUSING MONTH
WHEREAS, individual equality and freedom of choice are the qualities which provide the
strength of our nation; and
WHEREAS, April, 2016 marks the fifty second anniversary of the Federal Fair Housing Act of
1964 prohibiting discrimination in housing on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, national
origin, handicap and familial status; and
WHEREAS, the principle of equal housing opportunity requires the active commitment and
support of all citizens and must remain in place to insure the elimination of any housing
discrimination; and
WHEREAS, selection of a home is a basic human freedom of choice that remains to be an
obligation which must be met for the citizens of our Town.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Town Council of the Town of Killingly that,
in recognition of the importance of fair housing, do hereby proclaim the month of April 2016 as
Fair Housing Month.
KILLINGLY TOWN COUNCIL
David A. Griffiths
Chairman
Dated at Killingly, Connecticut,
this 12th day of April, 2016
6d. Proclamation concerning National Community Development Week 2016
Ms. Ricci read the following:
PROCLAMATION CONCERNING
NATIONAL COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT WEEK
WHEREAS, the week of March 28 -April 2, 2016 has been designated as National Community
Development Week, and Killingly, Connecticut, is a participant in the Community Development
Block Grant Program which funds a myriad of social service, economic development, public
facility and housing programs in this community; and
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WHEREAS, in this community and in communities throughout the nation, over forty years of
Community Development Block Grant funding has developed a strong network of relationships
between local government, residents and the many non-profit agencies that provide services and
help make possible our commitment to low- and moderate-income neighborhoods; and
WHEREAS, this community recognizes that the Community Development Block Grant
Program is a partnership of federal, state and local government, business, non-profit and
community efforts, and that the services funded by the State CDBG Program, administered by
our local governments and often assisted by local non-profit organizations, relies heavily on the
dedication and good will of our combined efforts;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Town Council of the Town of Killingly that,
during National Community Development Week 2016, this community gives special thanks and
recognition to all participants whose hard work and devotion to the neighborhood and their lowand moderate-income residents help insure the quality and effectiveness of the Community
Development Block Grant Program; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this community hereby petitions the U.S. Congress and
Administration to recognize the outstanding work being done locally and nationally by the
Community Development Block Grant Program, and of its vital importance to the community
and to the people who live in its lower income neighborhoods; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that copies of this Proclamation be conveyed to the
appropriate elected and appointed officials of the Federal government and that this community’s
name be added to the roll of those committed to the preservation and full funding of the
Community Development Block Grant Program and maintenance of its essential features over
the course of the next session of Congress.
KILLINGLY TOWN COUNCIL
David A. Griffiths
Chairman
Dated at Killingly, Connecticut,
this 12th day of April, 2016
Mr. Alemian made a motion, seconded by Ms. Ricci, to move agenda item 6f) Presentation –
Registrars on polling locations forward.
Voice Vote: Unanimous. Motion passed.
Mr. Alemian made a motion, seconded by Ms. Pratt, to add agenda item 15j, Consideration and
action on a resolution to introduce and set a date for a Public Hearing on an ordinance to amend
the Killingly Code of Ordinances, Chapter 13--Streets, Sidewalks, and Public Places
Voice Vote: Unanimous. Motion passed.
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Mr. Alemian made a motion, seconded by Ms. Pratt, to add agenda item 15k, Consideration and
action on a resolution to introduce and set a date for a Public Hearing on an ordinance to amend
the Killingly Code of Ordinances, Chapter 14, Taxation
Voice Vote: Unanimous. Motion passed.
Mr. Alemian made a motion, seconded by Mr. Ide, to add agenda item 15l, Consideration and
action on a resolution authorizing the Town Manager to direct attorneys to negotiate a settlement
in the tax appeal case with Alexander’s Lake Conservation Rental Properties, in accordance with
attorneys’ recommendations as discussed in Executive Session on April 12, 2016
Voice Vote: Unanimous. Motion passed.
6f. Presentation - Registrars on polling locations
Registrars Greenhalgh and Thurlow gave an update on the polling locations and responded to
Council members’ comments and questions.
6e. Presentation - Proposed Sewer Fund budget for fiscal year 2016-17
Town Engineer Capacchione and WPCA Chair Cinq Mars presented the proposed Sewer Fund
Budget for fiscal year 2016-2017 and responded to Council members’ comments and questions.
7. Unfinished Business for Town Meeting Action: None
8. Citizens’ Statements and Petitions:
Tammy Wakefield, 130 North St, encouraged the Council to act on the proposal submitted by the
Special Commission on Law Enforcement Strategies and feels that the amount of money
attached to the proposal does not warrant a Referendum.
Hoween Flexer, 5 Francis St, Danielson, thanked the Council for speaking with the Registrars
about moving the polling places back and would like to continue to advocate for having all of the
polling places available. She would also like to see the application the Registrars’ submitted to
the Secretary of State to ensure the information was accurate to begin with.
9. Council/Staff Comments:
Mr. Ide had a proposal on agenda item 15i.
10. Appointments to Boards and Commissions:
Ms. Ricci made a motion, seconded by Ms. Pratt, to appoint Virge Lorents, 5048 Hartford Pike
Ext., to the Planning & Zoning Commission as an Alternate Member. The new term which
began January 1, 2015 runs through December 31, 2017.
Mr. Ide made a motion, seconded by Ms. Ricci, to appoint Lydia T. Rivera-Abrams, 45 Mason
Hill Road to the Special Commission of Consolidation of Services as a Regular Member. The
term which began December 1, 2013 runs through June 30, 2016.
Mr. Alemian made a motion, seconded by Mr. A. Griffiths, to reappoint Sandy Eggers, 86
Margaret Henry Road, to the Inland Wetlands & Water Courses Commission as a Regular
Member for an additional three-year term. Ms. Eggers has served on the Inland & Wetlands &
Water Courses Commission since June 1988. The new term runs May 1, 2016 and runs through
April 30, 2019.
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Mr. Alemian made a motion, seconded by Ms. Ricci to reappoint Frederick Gillette, 9 Luzon
Avenue to the Public Safety Commission as a Regular Member for an additional four-year
term. Mr. Gillette has served on the Public Safety Commission since September 1999.
The new term runs May 1, 2016 through April 30, 2020.
Mr. Alemian made a motion, seconded by Mr. Hallbergh, to reappoint Amy Shatney, 167 Maple
Street, to the Public Safety Commission as a Regular Member for an additional four-year term.
Ms. Shatney has served on the Public Safety Commission since February 2012. The new term
runs May 1, 2016 and runs through April 30, 2020.
11. Discussion and Acceptance of Monthly Budget Reports:
11a. Summary Report on General Fund Appropriations for Town Government:
Ms. Pratt made a motion, seconded by Ms. Ricci, to accept the summary report on general fund
appropriations for Town Government.
Discussion followed.
Voice Vote: Unanimous. Motion passed.
11b. System Object Based on Adjusted Budget for the Board of Education:
Ms. Ricci made a motion, seconded by Ms. LaBerge, to accept the system object based on
adjusted budget for the Board of Education.
Discussion followed.
Voice Vote: Majority. Mr. Alemian, Mr. A. Griffiths, and Mr. Hallbergh were opposed.
Motion passed.
12. Reports from Liaisons:
12a. Report from the Board of Education Liaison:
Board of Education Liaison Burns reported on activities of the Board of Education and the
Schools and responded to questions and comments from Councilors.
12b. Report from the Borough Liaison:
Council Member LaBerge reported on various activities of the Borough of Danielson.
13. Correspondence to Council:
Town Manager Hendricks received a letter from the Connecticut Siting Council, there is a
company that is installing a solar generating facility on Woods Hill Rd in Pomfret. The Town of
Killingly is within twenty-five hundred feet of the proposed site. The company is seeking a
declaratory ruling from the Connecticut Siting Council saying that they do not need a Certificate
of Environmental Compatibility and Public Need. If you have any questions or issues with a
solar photovoltaic power generating facility going in on 90 and 101 Woods Hill Rd in Pomfret,
contact Town Manager Hendricks and he will give you the contact information and petition
number.
He also shared a letter from Shawn Johnston, praising the Revenue Collector’s office for great
service.
14. Unfinished Business for Town Council Action: None
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15. New Business:
15a. Consideration and action on a resolution authorizing the Town Manager to appoint Paul
Hopkins as Town Assessor
Mr. Hallbergh made a motion, seconded by Mr. A. Griffiths, to adopt the following:
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE TOWN MANAGER TO APPOINT PAUL
HOPKINS AS TOWN ASSESSOR
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF KILLINGLY that consent
be given to the Town Manager’s appointment of Paul Hopkins to the position of Assessor, at a
starting salary of $75,000 per annum, said appointment to be effective on May 2, 2016.
KILLINGLY TOWN COUNCIL
David A. Griffiths
Chairman
Dated at Killingly, Connecticut
this 12th day of April 2016
Discussion followed.
Voice Vote: Unanimous. Motion passed.
15b. Consideration and action on a resolution authorizing the Town Manager to implement a
modified staffing plan
Ms. Ricci made a motion, seconded by Mr. A. Griffiths, to adopt the following:
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE TOWN MANAGER TO IMPLEMENT A
MODIFIED STAFFING PLAN
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF KILLINGLY that
the Town Manager is authorized to implement the staffing plan represented in the Organizational
Chart dated April 1, 2016.
KILLINGLY TOWN COUNCIL
David A. Griffiths
Chairman
Dated at Killingly, Connecticut,
this 12th day of April, 2016
Discussion followed.
Voice Vote: Unanimous. Motion passed.
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15c. Consideration and action on a resolution authorizing the Town Manager to appoint Travis
Sirrine as Director of Highway Operations
Mr. Ide made a motion, seconded by Ms. LaBerge, to adopt the following:
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE TOWN MANAGER TO APPOINT TRAVIS
SIRRINE AS DIRECTOR OF HIGHWAY OPERATIONS
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF KILLINGLY that consent
be given to the Town Manager’s appointment of Travis Sirrine to the position of Director of
Highway Operations, at a starting salary of $82,000 per annum, said appointment to be effective
on April 13, 2016.
KILLINGLY TOWN COUNCIL
David A. Griffiths
Chairman
Dated at Killingly, Connecticut
this 12th day of April 2016
Discussion followed.
Voice Vote: Unanimous. Motion passed.
15d. Consideration and action on a resolution extending the sunset date of the Special
Commission on Consolidation of Services to June 30, 2018
Ms. LaBerge made a motion, seconded by Mr. A. Griffiths, to adopt the following:
RESOLUTION EXTENDING THE SUNSET DATE OF THE SPECIAL COMMISSION
ON CONSOLIDATION OF SERVICES TO JUNE 30, 2018
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF KILLINGLY that, in
accordance with Section 2-164 of the Killingly Code of Ordinances, the sunset date of the
Special Commission on Consolidation of Services is extended to June 30, 2018.
KILLINGLY TOWN COUNCIL
David A. Griffiths
Chairman
Dated at Killingly, Connecticut,
this 12th day of April, 2016
Discussion followed.
Ms. LaBerge amended the motion, seconded by Mr. A. Griffiths, to extend the appointments of
the current Commission members to June 30, 2018.
Voice Vote: Unanimous. Motion passed, as amended.
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15e. Consideration and action on a resolution to authorize a budgetary transfer in an amount not
to exceed $48,974 from the Winter Maintenance budget to the Highway Department budget
Mr. LaBerge made a motion, seconded by Ms. Ricci, to adopt the following:
RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE A BUDGETARY TRANSFER IN AN AMOUNT NOT
TO EXCEED $48,974 FROM THE WINTER MAINTENANCE BUDGET TO THE
HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT BUDGET
WHEREAS, the Town Manager hereby certifies the amount not to exceed the sum of $48,974 is
unencumbered within the Winter Maintenance budget accounts specified below; and
WHEREAS, the Town Manager is recommending transfers for additional road repair and
paving; now
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF
KILLINGLY that the following budgetary transfer in an amount not to exceed $48,974 within
the Fiscal Year 2015-2016 Town operating budget be approved:
From:
Winter Maintenance, Personal Services: Overtime (#29-50190)
$ 48,974
To:
Highway Supervision, M&S:
$ 48,974
Bituminous (#28-50432)
KILLINGLY TOWN COUNCIL
David Griffiths
Chairman
Dated at Killingly, Connecticut,
this 12th day of April, 2016
Discussion followed.
Voice Vote: Unanimous. Motion passed.
15f. Consideration and action on a resolution authorizing the Town Manager to execute a threeyear agreement for janitorial services with Crystal Clear Services, LLC
Ms. LaBerge made a motion, seconded by Ms. Ricci, to adopt the following:
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE TOWN MANAGER TO EXECUTE A THREEYEAR AGREEMENT FOR JANITORIAL SERVICES WITH CRYSTAL CLEAR
SERVICES, LLC
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF KILLINGLY that, in
accordance with Section 602 of the Killingly Town Charter, the Town Council may authorize the
Town Manager to enter into and deliver to the United States Government or any agency thereof,
the State of Connecticut or any agency or political subdivision thereof, or any other body politic
or corporate any and all documents which it deems to be necessary or appropriate; and
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Town Manager Sean Hendricks, Chief Executive Officer for
the Town of Killingly, is hereby authorized to execute and deliver a contract for services to
Crystal Clear Services, LLC and is further authorized to execute and deliver to Crystal Clear
Services, LLC any and all related documents on behalf of the Town of Killingly and to do and
perform all acts and duties deemed necessary or appropriate to carry out the terms of such
documents, including, but not limited to, executing and delivering all agreements and documents
contemplated by such contract or related documents.
KILLINGLY TOWN COUNCIL
David A. Griffiths
Chairman
Dated at Killingly, Connecticut
this 12th day of April, 2016
Discussion followed.
Voice Vote: Unanimous. Motion passed.
15g. Consideration and action on a resolution to introduce and set a public hearing and Special
Town Meeting on an ordinance authorizing the sale of a discontinued portion of Hutchins Street
Ms. Pratt made a motion, seconded by Ms. Ricci, to adopt the following:
RESOLUTION TO INTRODUCE AND SET A PUBLIC HEARING AND SPECIAL
TOWN MEETING ON AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE SALE OF A
DISCONTINUED PORTION OF HUTCHINS STREET
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF KILLINGLY that the
following ordinance be introduced and set down for public hearing and a Special Town Meeting
on Tuesday, May 10, 2016 at 7:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. respectively, in the Town Meeting Room
of the Killingly Town Hall, 172 Main Street, Killingly, Connecticut:
ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE SALE OF A DISCONTINUED PORTION OF
HUTCHINS STREET
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF KILLINGLY that the
Town Manager is hereby authorized to sign and execute a quitclaim deed and such other
documents as may be needed to convey, subject to a reserved sewer easement, the Town-owned
real estate at the discontinued portion of Hutchins Street, said property being 0.20+/- acres of
undeveloped land, to Eversource Energy, for the sum of $6,800.
KILLINGLY TOWN COUNCIL
David A. Griffiths
Chairman
Dated at Killingly, Connecticut
this 12th day of April, 2016
Discussion followed.
Voice Vote: Unanimous. Motion passed.
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15h. Consideration and action on a resolution approving the proposed FY 2016-17 Sewer Fund
budget
Ms. Ricci made a motion, seconded by Ms. LaBerge, to adopt the following:
RESOLUTION APPROVING THE FY 2016-17 SEWER FUND BUDGET
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF KILLINGLY that
the Sewer Fund budget for the fiscal year 2016-17, approved for submission by the Water
Pollution Control Authority on March 16, 2016 in the amount of $4,128,082, is approved.
KILLINGLY TOWN COUNCIL
David A. Griffiths
Chairman
Dated at Killingly, Connecticut,
this 12th day of April 2016.
Discussion followed.
Voice Vote: Unanimous. Motion passed.
15i. Discussion and possible action on recommendations on future Law Enforcement in the
Town of Killingly as recommended by the Law Enforcement Strategies Commission
Council members discussed the recommendations by the Law Enforcement Strategies
Commission.
Mr. Alemian made a motion, seconded by Mr. A. Griffiths, to suspend the rules to allow Trooper
Esposito to speak.
Voice Vote: Unanimous. Motion passed.
Trooper Esposito responded to questions and comments from Council members.
15j. Consideration and action on a resolution to introduce and set a date for a public hearing on
an ordinance to amend the killingly code of ordinances, chapter 14, taxation
Mr. Hallberg made a motion, seconded by Mr. Alemian, to adopt the following:
RESOLUTION TO INTRODUCE AND SET A DATE FOR A PUBLIC HEARING ON
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE KILLINGLY CODE OF ORDINANCES,
CHAPTER 14, TAXATION
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF KILLINGLY that the
following ordinance be introduced and set down for a public hearing on Tuesday, May 10, 2016
at 7:00 p.m., in the Town Meeting Room of the Killingly Town Hall, 172 Main Street, Killingly,
Connecticut:
ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE KILLINGLY CODE OF ORDINANCES, CHAPTER 14,
TAXATION, SECTION 14-7, TAX PAYMENTS MADE IN EXCESS OF AMOUNT DUE
Add Section 14-7 (previously reserved) as follows:
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Section 14-7 Tax payments made in excess of amount due
a) Where the amount of excess payment is $5.00 or more, the procedure for
refunds outlined in C.G.S. § 12-129, as amended, shall be followed.
b) Where the amount of excess payment is less than $5.00:
1) Unless timely application for such refund is made by the taxpayer, such
amount, whether for principal, legal interest, penalty or fees, shall be
retained by the tax collector, as set forth in C.G.S. §12-129, commencing
with the property tax list of October 1, 2015. Said funds shall be transferred
to the Town’s general fund at the end of each fiscal year.
2) On or around May 15 of each year, the Revenue Collector shall post a list
of all taxpayers due refunds of less than $5.00 for that tax year; said list to
be posted at Town Hall and on the Town’s website.
3) Eligible taxpayers shall apply for such a refund no later than June 30 of the
fiscal year in which overpayment was made; said application to be made in
accordance with C.G.S. §12-129.
KILLINGLY TOWN COUNCIL
David A. Griffiths
Chairman
Dated at Killingly, Connecticut
this 12th day of April, 2016
Discussion followed.
Voice Vote: Unanimous. Motion passed.
15k. Consideration and action on a resolution to introduce and set a date for a Public Hearing on
an ordinance to amend the Killingly Code of Ordinances, Chapter 13--Streets, Sidewalks, and
Public Places
Mr. A. Griffiths made a motion, seconded by Mr. Hallbergh, to adopt the following:
RESOLUTION TO INTRODUCE AND SET A DATE FOR A PUBLIC HEARING ON
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE KILLINGLY CODE OF ORDINANCES,
CHAPTER 13--STREETS, SIDEWALKS, AND PUBLIC PLACES
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF KILLINGLY that the
following ordinance be introduced and set down for a public hearing on Tuesday, May 10, 2016
at 7:00 p.m., in the Town Meeting Room of the Killingly Town Hall, 172 Main Street, Killingly,
Connecticut:
ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE KILLINGLY CODE OF ORDINANCES, CHAPTER
13--STREETS, SIDEWALKS, AND PUBLIC PLACES, ARTICLE II—STREET
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CONSTRUCTION AND ALTERATION STANDARDS, SECTION 13-22—REQUIRED
IMPROVEMENTS; SPECIFICATIONS, (C)—DRAINAGE, SUBSECTION (4)
Current language:
(4) All drainage pipe shall be, as a minimum reinforced or concrete or asphalt coated corrugated
metal.
Proposed language:
(4) All drainage pipes shall be either high-density polyethylene/polypropylene, reinforced concrete
or asphalt-coated corrugated metal, as approved by the Town Engineer. All pipe will be bedded
and backfilled to meet engineering and industry standards.
KILLINGLY TOWN COUNCIL
David A. Griffiths
Chairman
Dated at Killingly, Connecticut
this 12th day of April, 2016
Discussion followed.
Voice Vote: Unanimous. Motion passed.
Mr. A. Griffiths made a motion, seconded by Mr. Alemian, to move Executive Session forward.
Voice Vote: Unanimous. Motion passed.
18. Executive Session:
The Council moved to Executive Session at 10:04 p.m.
15l. Consideration and action on a resolution authorizing the Town Manager to direct attorneys
to negotiate a settlement in the tax appeal case with Alexanders Lake Conservation Rental
Properties, in accordance with attorneys’ recommendations, as discussed in Executive Session on
April 12, 2016.
Mr. Alemian made a motion, seconded by Mr. A. Griffiths, to adopt a resolution authorizing the
Town Manager to direct attorneys to negotiate a settlement in the tax appeal case with
Alexanders Lake Conservation Rental Properties, in accordance with attorneys’
recommendations, as discussed in Executive Session on April 12, 2016.
Discussion followed.
Voice Vote: Unanimous. Motion passed.
16. Council Member Reports:
Mr. Alemian attended the Ordinance Subcommittee meeting.
Mr. Grandelski reported on the Conservation Committee.
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Mr. Hallbergh reported on the WPCA meeting, the Board of Assessment Appeals and Open
Space.
Ms. LaBerge reported on the Solid Waste Committee, the Historic District Commission, the
Recreation Department, Public Safety, Killingly Community Education Council meeting and the
Historical Society.
Ms. Pratt attended the Personnel Committee meeting and the Ordinance Subcommittee
Mr. A. Griffiths attended the Personnel Committee meeting, the Ordinance Subcommittee, and
the Agricultural Committee.
Mr. Ide reported on the Special Commission on Consolidated Services.
17. Communications:
17a. Town Manager: None
17b. Town Attorney: None
19. Adjournment:
Mr. A Griffiths made a motion, seconded by Mr. Ide to adjourn the meeting.
Voice Vote: Unanimous. Motion passed.
The meeting ended at 10:39 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Elizabeth Buzalski
Council Secretary
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