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BOARD OF SELECTMEN
December 15, 2015
SELECTMEN PRESENT: J. Christopher Kervick, Michelle L. Hill, and Denise T. Balboni
ALSO ATTENDING: Michael Bracken, William Rousseau, Joe Calsetta, Patrick McMahon &
several residents
---------------------------------------------------------------CALL TO ORDER:
First Selectman Kervick called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
The Pledge of Allegiance was observed.
First Selectman Kervick moved to amend the Agenda as follows:
a. Add the wording “Responsible Growth” to New Business, item 6) b. Set Town Meeting
Date to Adopt Certified Resolutions for Upcoming Grant Applications. The Agenda item
will now state “Set Town Meeting Date to Adopt Certified Resolutions for Upcoming
Responsible Growth Grant Applications; and,
b. Add to New Business as item 6) c. Approval of the Urban Act/STEAP Grant
Application.
Selectman Balboni seconded the motion. All were in favor. Motion carried.
PUBLIC INPUT:
● Michael Bracken, 12 Tinker Drive – thought there should be either a revision to the Town Charter
or that the Board of Selectmen make a determination to have all Boards & Commissions adhere to
including two (2) Public Input sections on their agendas. He also thought that Boards &
Commissions should stay consistent and not change the time of their meetings.
Mr. Bracken suggested that the concerns brought forward during Public Input should become an
Agenda item at the following meeting so that there is an acknowledgement and possible resolution
of the matter.
Mr. Bracken referred to a letter he had distributed to the Board of Selectmen in November and
hoped that it wouldn’t be misinterpreted by the person that was mentioned in the context.
● First Selectman Kervick responded to Mr. Bracken regarding his comments on having a more
uniform policy on how Public Input is conducted and the Meeting times that are set by Boards &
Commissions. He stated that he will add the concern to an upcoming meeting Agenda and will also
seek Town Attorney advice on the subject.
● William Rousseau, 407 Elmwood Drive – followed up on comments he had made at a Police
Commission meeting regarding more opportunities for law enforcement careers for more young
men and women.
Mr. Rousseau also reflected on the casino proposal and how deadlines for it keep changing. He
thought that it was inevitable that the casino would be brought into town.
● Joe Calsetta, Orchard Hill Drive – stated that the recent Charter Revision Commission’s final
recommendations included a request to clarify the “Public Input Section” of the Town Charter to
reflect that two (2) public inputs should be included on all Board & Commission agendas. All of the
proposed changes were rejected by the Board of Selectmen so the Charter was not revised. He
wasn’t sure how soon another Charter Revision can take place.
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CORRESPONDENCE: None.
NEW BUSINESS:
a. Adopt Revised Fund Balance Policy as Approved by Board of Finance
The Board of Finance is requesting Board of Selectmen approval to revise the Fund Balance
Policy to 18% on the low side and 25% on the high side. The Town’s Financial Advisor has
recommended that raising the fund balance would help in getting a rating upgrade to AAA.
A schedule for reviewing policies was briefly discussed with the Selectmen agreeing that more
information was needed regarding that subject.
Selectman Hill moved to adopt the revised Fund Balance Policy as presented. Selectman
Balboni seconded the motion. All were in favor. Motion carried.
b. Set Town Meeting date to Adopt Certified Resolutions for Upcoming Responsible Growth
Grant Applications
Three Grant applications are being submitted regarding the Train Station and Main Street. The
TOD Responsible Growth Grant requires Town Meeting approval for application by adoption of a
Certified Resolution.
Selectman Hill moved to set a Town Meeting date for Tuesday, December 29, 2015 @ 7:30
p.m. to adopt a Certified Resolution for the Upcoming Smart Growth Grant application.
Selectman Balboni seconded the motion. All were in favor. Motion carried.
c. Approval for the Urban Act/STEAP Grant Applications
Patrick McMahon addressed the Board of Selectmen by stating that the Certified Resolution
required this evening is from the original STEAP that was awarded to the Windsor Locks Historic
Preservation Association and has now been turned over to the Town. The funds from that Grant
were merged with new funding ($120,000.00) that was awarded by the State Bond Commission
this summer. The combined funding balance is $277,045.00 which will be used for renovations to
the Historic Train Station.
First Selectman Kervick read the Resolution into the record as follows:
WHEREAS, pursuant to Connecticut General Statutes Section 4-66c and Section 4-66g the Connecticut Department of
Economic and Community Development is authorized to extend financial assistance for economic development projects;
and
WHEREAS, it is desirable and in the public interest that the Town of Windsor Locks make application to the State for
$277,045 in order to undertake the Historic Train Station Roof Replacement Project and to execute an Assistance
Agreement.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE WINDSOR LOCKS BOARD OF SELECTMEN:
1. That it is cognizant of the conditions and prerequisites for State financial assistance imposed by Section 4-66c and
Section 4-66g of The Connecticut General Statutes.
2. That the filing of an application for State financial assistance by the Town of Windsor Locks in an amount not to exceed
$277,045 is hereby approved, and that the First Selectman, J. Christopher Kervick, is hereby authorized and directed to
execute and file such application with the Connecticut Department of Economic and Community Development, to provide
such additional information, to execute such other documents as may be required, to execute an Assistance Agreement
with the State of Connecticut for State financial assistance if such an agreement is offered, to execute any amendments,
rescissions, and revisions thereto, and to act as the authorized representative of the Town of Windsor Locks.
Selectman Hill moved to accept the grant funding in the amount of $277,045.00 to be used for
the Historic Train Station, and to adopt the Certified Resolution as a requirement of such
grant funding. Selectman Balboni seconded the motion. All were in favor. Motion carried.
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Mr. McMahon stated that there are available STEAP Grant funds up to the amount of $500,000.00
that would require Board of Selectmen approval to apply for the grant application. These funds
would also be used for renovations to the Historic Train Station.
Selectman Kervick moved to apply for the $500,000.00 STEAP Grant funding to be used for
renovations to the Historic Train Station. Selectman Balboni seconded the motion. All were
in favor. Motion carried.
Mr. McMahon then stated that there is also a LOTCIP Grant sponsored through CRCOG to apply for
funding up to $3,000,000.00 which requires Board of Selectmen approval before the grant
application can be submitted. The funds would be used for upgrades and improvements to Main
Street.
Selectman Hill moved to submit an application for the LOTCIP Grant. Selectman Balboni
seconded the motion. All were in favor. Motion carried.
OLD BUSINESS:
a. 12/15/15/ Public Hearing Re: Casino Being Proposed at Bradley International Airport @
7:00 p.m.
Selectman Kervick reminded those in attendance that the Public Hearing regarding the casino
being proposed at Bradley International Airport is taking place tonight @ 7:00 p.m. at the Windsor
Locks High School auditorium. Input will be restricted to Town residents and will be limited to
three minutes per person in order to give everyone a chance to speak.
APPOINTMENTS, RE-APPOINTMENTS, RESIGNATIONS:
a. Re-appointment of Barbara Sullivan to CONA for a term expiring on 06/30/2018
Selectman Balboni moved to re-appoint Barbara Sullivan to CONA for a term expiring on
06/30/18. Selectman Hill seconded the motion. All were in favor. Motion carried.
b. Re-appointment of Neal Cunningham to the CIAC (Citizen at Large)
Selectman Hill moved to re-appoint Neal Cunningham to the CIAC. Selectman Balboni
seconded the motion. All were in favor. Motion carried.
The term of this appointment was not indicated.
c. Re-appointment of Alan Gannuscio to the Planning & Zoning Commission for a term
expiring on September 30, 2018
Selectman Hill moved to re-appoint Alan Gannuscio to the Planning & Zoning Commission
for a term expiring on September 30, 2018. Selectman Balboni seconded the motion. All
were in favor. Motion carried.
TAX REFUNDS:
Selectman Balboni moved to approve the Refund Request for November 15, 2015 in the
amount of $2,122.28 as defined in Schedule A. Selectman Hill seconded the motion. All were
in favor. Motion passed.
A copy of Schedule A will be attached to the Minutes of the December 15, 2015 Board of Selectmen
Meeting.
PUBLIC INPUT:
● Michael Bracken – Had some suggestions on how the Historic Train Station could be utilized once
it’s renovated. He stated that the sidewalks on Main Street are in disrepair, and commented on all
of the streetlights are not working around town. He thought that LED lights would be a worthwhile
investment for the town and will save energy.
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Selectman Kervick stated that he was on the same page with Mr. Bracken on the best use of the
Historic Train Station, and that CRCOG has an LED Program for streetlights that he will research.
SELECTMEN’S COMMENTS: None.
COMMENTS – FIRST SELECTMAN: None.
ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further discussion or information to come before the Board of Selectmen;
A motion to adjourn the meeting at 6:43 p.m. was made by Selectman Hill and seconded by
Selectman Balboni. All were in favor. Motion carried.
Respectfully submitted,
Susan R. Barsanti
Susan R. Barsanti
Recording Secretary
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Schedule A
Refund Request for
December 15, 2015
Name
Bill Number
Reason for
Refund
Refund
Amount
Prior Years
Donald & Colleen Loveless
57 Chapman Chase
Windsor Locks, CT 06096
2013-1-0791
Over Payment
$ 2093.13
Current Year Refunds
Chazaree Sanchez
137 Burgundy Hill Lane
Middletown, CT 06457
2014-3-67010
Vehicle Junked
$ 29.15
Total Refunds
$ 2122.28
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