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KILLINGLY TOWN COUNCILREGULAR MEETING

DATE: TUESDAY, April 12, 2016 TIME: 7:00 P.M.

PLACE: TOWN MEETING ROOM KILLINGLY TOWN HALL

AGENDA

1. CALL TO ORDER2. PRAYER3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE4. ROLL CALL5. ADOPTION OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS

a) Special Town Council Meeting: 03/01/16b) Special Town Council Meeting: 03/03/16c) 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 locations7. UNFINISHED BUSINESS FOR TOWN MEETING ACTION8. 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 COMMENTS10. APPOINTMENTS TO BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS11. 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 LIAISONSa) Board of Education Liaisonb) Borough Council Liaison

13. CORRESPONDENCE TO COUNCIL14. 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 COMMENTS17. COMMUNICATIONS: Town Manager

Town Attorney18. EXECUTIVE SESSION:19. ADJOURNMENT

KILLINGLY TOWN COUNCILApril 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 meetings5a. 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 46 th 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 COUNCILDavid A. GriffithsChairman

Dated at Killingly, Connecticut,this 12th day of April 2016

6b. Proclamation recognizing Arbor Day 2016Mr. Ide read the following:

PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZINGARBOR 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.


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 CONCERNINGFAIR 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.


Dated at Killingly, Connecticut, this 12th day of April, 2016

6d. Proclamation concerning National Community Development Week 2016

Ms. Ricci read the following:

PROCLAMATION CONCERNINGNATIONAL 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 low- and 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.


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 PlacesVoice 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, TaxationVoice 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, 2016Voice Vote: Unanimous. Motion passed.

6f. Presentation - Registrars on polling locationsRegistrars 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 2016-17Town 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 AssessorMr. 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.


Dated at Killingly, Connecticutthis 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 planMs. 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.


Dated at Killingly, Connecticut,this 12th day of April, 2016Discussion 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.


Dated at Killingly, Connecticutthis 12th day of April 2016Discussion 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.


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: Bituminous (#28-50432) $ 48,974

KILLINGLY TOWN COUNCILDavid GriffithsChairman

Dated at Killingly, Connecticut,this 12th day of April, 2016Discussion followed.Voice Vote: Unanimous. Motion passed.

15f. Consideration and action on a resolution authorizing the Town Manager to execute a three-year agreement for janitorial services with Crystal Clear Services, LLCMs. LaBerge made a motion, seconded by Ms. Ricci, to adopt the following:

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE TOWN MANAGER TO EXECUTE A THREE-YEAR 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.


Dated at Killingly, Connecticutthis 12th day of April, 2016Discussion 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 StreetMs. 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.


Dated at Killingly, Connecticutthis 12th day of April, 2016


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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.


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 CommissionCouncil 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 duea) 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.




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.




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 SubcommitteeMr. 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: None17b. 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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