2001 Annual Report - Town of South Windsor
2001 Annual Report - Town of South Windsor
2001 Annual Report - Town of South Windsor
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JOHN D. MADDEN<br />
1961 - 1963<br />
JOHN J. EGAN<br />
1963 - 1965<br />
JAMES H. THROWE<br />
1965 - 1967<br />
HOWARD E. FITTS<br />
1967 - 1971<br />
Tow n <strong>of</strong> <strong>South</strong> <strong>Windsor</strong><br />
Forty Years <strong>of</strong> Leadership<br />
ANNUAL REPORT 2000 - <strong>2001</strong><br />
ABRAHAM GLASSMAN<br />
1971 - 1973<br />
ROBERT J. SMITH<br />
1973 - 1975<br />
SANDRA BENDER<br />
1975 - 1977<br />
NANCY J. CAFFYN<br />
1977 - 1979<br />
EDWARD F. HAVENS<br />
1979 - 1983<br />
1987-1989<br />
JOHN J. MITCHELL<br />
1983 - 1987<br />
LINCOLN H. STREETER<br />
1989 - 1993<br />
RICHARD RYAN<br />
1993 - 1995<br />
WILLIAM AMAN<br />
1995 - 1997<br />
<strong>2001</strong> -<br />
MARIANNE LASSMAN FISHER<br />
1997 - <strong>2001</strong>
Editor:<br />
Judith A. Hall, Assistant to the <strong>Town</strong> Manager<br />
Special thanks to Joan Beaudry and Valerie Preli<br />
Graphic Design:<br />
Susan L. Schadt
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T O W N O F S O U T H W I N D S O R<br />
Tow n <strong>of</strong> <strong>South</strong> <strong>Windsor</strong><br />
Forty Years <strong>of</strong> Leadership<br />
ANNUAL REPORT 2000 - <strong>2001</strong><br />
On behalf <strong>of</strong> the citizens <strong>of</strong> <strong>South</strong> <strong>Windsor</strong>, we<br />
would like to thank all the Mayors, past, present<br />
and future, for their continuous dedication to the<br />
well being <strong>of</strong> our town.<br />
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T A B L E O F C O N T E N T S<br />
<strong>Town</strong> Council . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-4<br />
<strong>Town</strong> Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5<br />
<strong>Town</strong> Board <strong>of</strong> Education . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-10<br />
Public Works . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11-16<br />
Police Department . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17-19<br />
Fire Department . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20<br />
Fire Marshal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20<br />
Building Department . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21<br />
Health Department . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21<br />
Registrar <strong>of</strong> Voters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22<br />
Historic District Commission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23<br />
<strong>Town</strong> Clerk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24<br />
Human Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25-30<br />
<strong>Town</strong> Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31-34<br />
Drug Abuse Prevention Commission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35<br />
Library . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36<br />
Human Relations Commission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37<br />
Recreation Department . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38-40<br />
Park and Recreation Commission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41<br />
Data Processing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41<br />
Planning Department . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42<br />
Planning & Zoning Commission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43<br />
Zoning Board <strong>of</strong> Appeals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44<br />
Economic Development Commission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44<br />
Agricultural Land Preservation Advisory Commission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45<br />
Finance Department . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45<br />
Patriotic Commission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46<br />
Water Pollution Control Authority . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47<br />
Inland/Wetlands Agency/Conservation Commission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48<br />
Housing Authority . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49<br />
Collector <strong>of</strong> Revenue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49<br />
Assessor’s <strong>Report</strong> . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50<br />
Five Year Summary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51<br />
Audit <strong>Report</strong> . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52-55<br />
<strong>Town</strong> Officials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56-61<br />
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T O W N C O U N C I L<br />
(Front Row) Councillor Edward F. Havens, Marianne Lassman Fisher, Mayor William Aman and Deputy Mayor Matthew Streeter. (Back Row) Councillor<br />
Deborah Fine, John P. Pelkey, Thomas Delnicki, Barbara Barbour and Paul Burnham.<br />
Over the past fiscal year, the <strong>Town</strong> Council has<br />
continued to provide services and equipment to<br />
our growing community, while working hard with<br />
local businesses to promote responsible economic<br />
growth.<br />
This year we entered into several tax assessment<br />
agreements with new companies. These included<br />
The Village at Buckland Court, G & R Marine,<br />
LLC, <strong>Windsor</strong> Steel Corporation, Carla’s Pasta,<br />
LLC and Total Fitness, Inc. These agreements<br />
were put in place to encourage these companies<br />
to locate their businesses in <strong>South</strong> <strong>Windsor</strong>.<br />
However, the terms <strong>of</strong> these agreements require<br />
these businesses to remain in our <strong>Town</strong> for at<br />
least ten years. These agreements provide badly<br />
needed commercial tax income to the <strong>Town</strong> by<br />
significantly increasing our commercial tax base.<br />
In addition, these companies provide jobs to our<br />
citizens, (including our teenage population), and<br />
promote development <strong>of</strong> other industries which<br />
support them.<br />
To balance the commercial growth, we have also<br />
continued to acquire open space by accepting<br />
the Pond Estates Subdivision Open Space from<br />
the developer <strong>of</strong> that site. We also approved two<br />
lease agreements with local farmers who are<br />
farming town-owned parcels known as the<br />
Slukanis parcel and the Barber Hill/Neiderwerfer<br />
parcel to promote continued farming <strong>of</strong> these<br />
parcels. We also adopted the Open Space<br />
Master Plan, which was developed over several<br />
months by the Open Space Task Force, and<br />
which identifies <strong>Town</strong>-owned open space and<br />
provides a plan for further acquisition <strong>of</strong> open<br />
space.<br />
In addition to addressing our growth and<br />
preservation needs, the town Council also<br />
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approved the purchase <strong>of</strong> an extensive collection<br />
<strong>of</strong> World War II memorabilia from a local collector,<br />
which is valued at over two hundred thousand<br />
dollars.<br />
In response to the tragedy in Worcester,<br />
Massachusetts, during which six firefighters<br />
perished in a warehouse fire, the <strong>Town</strong> Council<br />
funded the purchase <strong>of</strong> four thermal imaging<br />
cameras, which can locate persons trapped in<br />
burning buildings. In response to the tragedy <strong>of</strong><br />
September 11, we collected items and money for<br />
the relief workers and victims <strong>of</strong> the September<br />
11 tragedy, and co-sponsored with our High<br />
School.<br />
The <strong>Town</strong> Council also continued to address the<br />
growing recreational needs <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Town</strong>. We<br />
unanimously adopted the Master Plan <strong>of</strong><br />
Recreational Development, which was developed<br />
over the course <strong>of</strong> about eighteen months. We<br />
also commenced bond funding the improvements<br />
to the Veteran’s Memorial Park pool, which<br />
commenced construction last August. The <strong>Town</strong><br />
Council also supported funding for improvements<br />
to the <strong>South</strong> <strong>Windsor</strong> Rotary Field, which is<br />
primarily being funded by individual and<br />
corporate sponsors.<br />
Purchase <strong>of</strong> a 20 passenger lift-equipped van for<br />
transportation <strong>of</strong> elderly citizens or those with<br />
disabilities was approved by the <strong>Town</strong> Council.<br />
We addressed the concerns <strong>of</strong> the many condominium<br />
and planned unit complexes in <strong>Town</strong> by<br />
approving a reimbursement program for snow<br />
removal costs at planned unit developments,<br />
senior housing developments and residential<br />
condominiums.<br />
We have worked hard to address the demands<br />
<strong>of</strong> this community-which is one <strong>of</strong> the fastest<br />
growing towns in the State--seeking out new<br />
revenue sources to fund our municipal and<br />
educational programs and projects. We will<br />
continue to find responsible ways to fund the<br />
projects and programs that are needed to meet<br />
the needs <strong>of</strong> our diverse and unique town.<br />
<strong>Town</strong> Council Members following<br />
<strong>2001</strong> Election<br />
Mayor William Aman<br />
Deputy Mayor Matthew Streeter<br />
Councillor Barbara Barbour<br />
Councillor Paul Burnham<br />
Councillor Thomas Delnicki<br />
Councillor Deborah Fine<br />
Councillor Marianne Lassman Fisher<br />
Councillor Edward F. Havens<br />
Councillor John P. Pelkey<br />
<strong>Town</strong> Council Members during Fiscal Year<br />
2000-<strong>2001</strong><br />
Marianne Lassman Fisher, Mayor<br />
Edward F. Havens, Deputy Mayor<br />
Councillor William Aman<br />
Councillor Paul Burnham<br />
Councillor Thomas Delnicki<br />
Councillor Deborah Fine<br />
Councillor John P. Pelkey<br />
Councillor Matthew Streeter<br />
Councillor Roseann Williams<br />
Finally, the <strong>Town</strong> Council created a special<br />
committee to review the space needs <strong>of</strong> the<br />
<strong>Town</strong>, which assessed the capacity <strong>of</strong> our<br />
existing buildings in relation to our ever-growing<br />
needs.<br />
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T O W N M A N A G E R<br />
I would like to thank the <strong>Town</strong> Council, <strong>Town</strong><br />
staff, and the volunteer core group who have<br />
helped to shape the future <strong>of</strong> <strong>South</strong> <strong>Windsor</strong>.<br />
Citizens who are interested in learning more<br />
about the Strategic Plan may contact the <strong>Town</strong><br />
Manager’s <strong>of</strong>fice for more information (644-2511,<br />
Extension 200); or they may visit our website<br />
(www.southwindsor.org) under Strategic<br />
Planning.<br />
As Strategic Planning moves forward, we can<br />
reflect upon our accomplishments in Fiscal Year<br />
2000/<strong>2001</strong> with both pride and anticipation <strong>of</strong><br />
great things to come.<br />
Fiscal Year 2000/<strong>2001</strong> was an exciting time for<br />
<strong>South</strong> <strong>Windsor</strong> with many changes happening. It<br />
was important to understand the need to manage<br />
those changes without altering the character<br />
and quality <strong>of</strong> service in our community. During<br />
this time, much progress was made in the difficult<br />
task <strong>of</strong> addressing major issues by developing a<br />
Strategic Plan for the <strong>Town</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>South</strong> <strong>Windsor</strong>.<br />
MATTHEW B. GALLIGAN<br />
TOWN MANAGER<br />
The Strategic Planning process was as important<br />
as the actual Strategic Plan. During Fiscal Year<br />
2000/<strong>2001</strong>, a very dedicated steering committee<br />
spent a great deal <strong>of</strong> time identifying the primary<br />
issues facing <strong>South</strong> <strong>Windsor</strong> in the 21st Century<br />
and creating a vision for the <strong>Town</strong>. This core<br />
group <strong>of</strong> various boards and commission representatives<br />
and staff worked together to develop a<br />
vision. The vision developed by the core group is<br />
to create an environment where residents, the<br />
business community, town <strong>of</strong>ficials and government<br />
work together to maximize the quality <strong>of</strong> life<br />
in <strong>South</strong> <strong>Windsor</strong>. The goal <strong>of</strong> the Strategic Plan<br />
is to determine how the <strong>Town</strong> should focus its<br />
resources, and to provide a process that links the<br />
<strong>Town</strong>’s various master plans (such as Open<br />
Space Master Plan, Plan <strong>of</strong> Conservation &<br />
Development, and Recreation Master Plan) to the<br />
goals <strong>of</strong> the community.<br />
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From Left to right: (Top Row) Patrick Hennessey, Thomas Reale, David Wilson, David Joy. (Bottom Row) Antoinette Rodrigues, Kathleen Daugherty,<br />
Janice Snyder, Victoria McCulloch. (Missing from photo: Judith Paquin).<br />
It is always difficult to summarize the annual<br />
activities and accomplishments <strong>of</strong> the <strong>South</strong><br />
<strong>Windsor</strong> Public Schools in two or three pages.<br />
As one can well imagine, providing proper oversight<br />
and support to the education <strong>of</strong> over 5000<br />
students is an abiding challenge to the <strong>South</strong><br />
<strong>Windsor</strong> Board <strong>of</strong> Education and a complex task<br />
that defies brief summaries.<br />
In essence, the Board <strong>of</strong> Education’s responsibility<br />
may be organized into two different, but interrelated,<br />
categories. One category reflects its<br />
responsibilities in the area <strong>of</strong> School Governance.<br />
The other category addresses the school board’s<br />
Policies and Operations <strong>of</strong> the school system.<br />
The work on School Governance is what people<br />
usually think <strong>of</strong> when they think <strong>of</strong> school board<br />
service. That is to say that School Governance<br />
deals with the "stuff" <strong>of</strong> schools – curriculum,<br />
instruction, approval <strong>of</strong> textbooks, reports concerning<br />
the quality <strong>of</strong> educational programs, etc.<br />
The Policies and Operations work <strong>of</strong> the school<br />
board is work that is frequently required by law,<br />
policy, and management. This might include the<br />
approval <strong>of</strong> working agreements with unions, the<br />
adoptions <strong>of</strong> school board goals, related administrative<br />
objectives and monitoring <strong>of</strong> same, running<br />
<strong>of</strong> school facilities, etc. This report has been<br />
loosely organized around these two categorizations,<br />
i.e, School Governance and Policies and<br />
Operations.<br />
School Governance<br />
In the area <strong>of</strong> School Governance, one <strong>of</strong> the<br />
major responsibilities <strong>of</strong> the school board is<br />
ensuring that quality instruction and curricula is<br />
provided to students. The school board<br />
addresses this responsibility in several ways.<br />
One <strong>of</strong> the ways is monitoring the quality <strong>of</strong> the<br />
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curricula. To accomplish this, the school board<br />
requires several reports concerning curriculum<br />
throughout the year. During the 2000-01 school<br />
year, reports on the math and physical education<br />
curricula were provided by staff who reviewed<br />
and assessed the effectiveness <strong>of</strong> the instruction<br />
in these areas throughout the previous year.<br />
From time to time, the school board also<br />
requests special reports. Among the special<br />
reports provided to the school board were a<br />
review <strong>of</strong> the efforts made to date aligning our<br />
science curriculum to the Connecticut Academic<br />
Performance Test (CAPT) standards and a follow-up<br />
report on what is being done to improve<br />
the physical education test results.<br />
To ensure that the curriculum stays current,<br />
changes were approved for the <strong>South</strong> <strong>Windsor</strong><br />
High School Program <strong>of</strong> Studies. Added to the<br />
high school Program <strong>of</strong> Studies were courses in<br />
personal finance, advanced placement studio art,<br />
Russian III, advanced placement statistics, transitional<br />
math, jazz improvisation, music theory and<br />
tonal harmony, digital audio editing, advanced<br />
placement physics, advanced placement chemistry,<br />
and advanced placement world history, to<br />
mention a few. To accommodate the addition <strong>of</strong><br />
these courses, the school board also authorized<br />
the elimination <strong>of</strong> several courses.<br />
One <strong>of</strong> the major goals <strong>of</strong> the school board is the<br />
expansion <strong>of</strong> the number <strong>of</strong> advanced placement<br />
courses that are <strong>of</strong>fered. This was reflected in<br />
the curricular changes approved at the high<br />
school. In fact, one <strong>of</strong> the special reports which<br />
the school board also reviewed was a report on<br />
advanced placement additions to the curriculum.<br />
<strong>Town</strong> Manager, Matthew Galliigan and <strong>Town</strong> Attorney Barry Guliano.<br />
To monitor the effectiveness <strong>of</strong> the instruction,<br />
the results <strong>of</strong> student testing throughout the year<br />
are reviewed. This year was no different. The<br />
Connecticut Mastery Test (CMT) results were<br />
reviewed in February. It was noted that 1257<br />
students took the test. This was the first administration<br />
<strong>of</strong> the Third Generation <strong>of</strong> the CMT.<br />
Approximately three-quarters <strong>of</strong> the students in<br />
grades four, six, and eight have met, or exceeded,<br />
the state’s goal <strong>of</strong> excellence in math.<br />
Similar results were achieved in grade six and<br />
eight in reading. The combined total <strong>of</strong> students<br />
who achieved at or above the state goal or the<br />
pr<strong>of</strong>iciency level ranged from between ninety-two<br />
to ninety-eight percent. It is interesting to note<br />
that <strong>South</strong> <strong>Windsor</strong>, once again, was the recipient<br />
<strong>of</strong> a state achievement grant. This grant is<br />
given to those school systems that demonstrate,<br />
consistently, increases in the number <strong>of</strong> students<br />
that achieve state goal standards in the CMTs.<br />
The state also tests tenth graders. This is known<br />
as the Connecticut Academic Performance Test<br />
(CAPT). In 2000, the percentage <strong>of</strong> <strong>South</strong><br />
<strong>Windsor</strong> students who met or exceeded the<br />
excellent standard exceeded the state average in<br />
all tests. More impressively, within our<br />
Educational Reference Group (ERG), the percent<br />
<strong>of</strong> <strong>South</strong> <strong>Windsor</strong> students achieving the state<br />
goal exceeded that <strong>of</strong> their peers in language<br />
arts, math, and interdisicplinary. The percentage<br />
<strong>of</strong> <strong>South</strong> <strong>Windsor</strong> students achieving the state<br />
goal in science was lower than that <strong>of</strong> both the<br />
state and ERG. This latter observation was a<br />
concern to the school board and, therefore, a<br />
significant amount <strong>of</strong> focus and attention will be<br />
given to aligning the science curriculum to the<br />
standards <strong>of</strong> the CAPT.<br />
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In reviewing the Scholastic Assessment Test<br />
(SAT) results, it was noted that the performance<br />
<strong>of</strong> the Class <strong>of</strong> 2000 exceeded that <strong>of</strong> the state<br />
and national reference groups in all major categories.<br />
This was accomplished notwithstanding<br />
the fact that the percentage <strong>of</strong> <strong>South</strong> <strong>Windsor</strong><br />
graduates taking the test was extremely high. A<br />
high percentage <strong>of</strong> test takers usually results in<br />
lower test averages.<br />
In an effort to use all test and other assessment<br />
data effectively, the school board authorized the<br />
purchase <strong>of</strong> data warehousing s<strong>of</strong>tware known<br />
as eScholar. Simply put, eScholar allows us to<br />
collect and manage information about students in<br />
a way that makes analysis easier and more productive<br />
for improving student learning. During<br />
the 2000-01 school year, <strong>South</strong> <strong>Windsor</strong> staff,<br />
working with eScholar staff, developed data<br />
domains in testing and assessment, student<br />
attendance, student demographics, pr<strong>of</strong>essional<br />
development, staff demographics, and student<br />
grades. When the warehousing initiative is completed,<br />
the school board will be able to receive a<br />
broad range <strong>of</strong> reports concerning the performance<br />
<strong>of</strong> our students and the effectiveness <strong>of</strong><br />
our curriculum and instruction. The eScholar initiative<br />
is consistent with the <strong>South</strong> <strong>Windsor</strong><br />
Public Schools strategic plan, Beyond 2000:<br />
Challenge and Change.<br />
Two other initiatives called for by our strategic<br />
plan, Beyond 2000: Challenge and Change, are<br />
the expansion <strong>of</strong> foreign language to grade six<br />
and the establishment <strong>of</strong> an educational portal<br />
for use by students, teachers, and community.<br />
Extension <strong>of</strong> foreign language teaching to grade<br />
six was approved. Unfortunately, it was not<br />
funded in the <strong>2001</strong>-02 budget. This initiative will<br />
be reconsidered for 2002-03. The educational<br />
portal was funded. A report was provided to the<br />
school board concerning this exciting project.<br />
An educational portal might be thought <strong>of</strong> as an<br />
AOL or America On Line dedicated to matters<br />
related to education, instruction, and learning.<br />
The <strong>South</strong> <strong>Windsor</strong> Public Schools, in partnership<br />
with the Capital Region Education Council<br />
(CREC), worked with representatives from<br />
Copernicus to develop the educational portal.<br />
The portal is now operational and can be<br />
accessed through the <strong>South</strong> <strong>Windsor</strong> Public<br />
Schools website, swindsor@k12.ct.us.<br />
Lastly, three substantive activities took place in<br />
the area <strong>of</strong> School Governance. First, the school<br />
board reviewed a status report on the implementation<br />
<strong>of</strong> the school system technology plan. The<br />
school board wanted more information both<br />
about its impact and costs. Second, the school<br />
board was advised that the strategic plan goal <strong>of</strong><br />
establishing before-and after-school programs for<br />
students has been achieved. It was reported<br />
that during the 2000-01 school year, programs<br />
<strong>of</strong>fered before and after school included foreign<br />
languages, pottery, photography, cooking, and<br />
art, to name a few. Participation in the programs<br />
was significant and feedback has been positive.<br />
Finally, the school board approved a revision <strong>of</strong><br />
the high school graduation requirements.<br />
Policies and operations<br />
Activities under Policies and Operations are those<br />
activities the school board uses to manage,<br />
administer, and monitor the direction <strong>of</strong> the <strong>South</strong><br />
<strong>Windsor</strong> Public Schools. One <strong>of</strong> the means that<br />
the school board uses to accomplish these tasks<br />
is the setting <strong>of</strong> school board goals.<br />
Administrators are then required to establish their<br />
own objectives for the year, based on those<br />
goals. Each year the school board reviews<br />
progress made in achieving the previous year’s<br />
goals, establishes goals for the next year, and<br />
reviews and approves administrative objectives<br />
related to those goals. In <strong>2001</strong>, the school<br />
board approved goals which included the development<br />
<strong>of</strong> viable options for long-term solutions<br />
to our elementary school space needs. In addition,<br />
the goals continue to reflect the implementation<br />
<strong>of</strong> the Beyond 2000: Challenge and<br />
Change strategic plan. The goal concerning the<br />
elementary space needs reflects an ongoing concern<br />
<strong>of</strong> the school board. To help the school<br />
board get a better understanding <strong>of</strong> the physical<br />
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condition <strong>of</strong> the buildings, a facility study was<br />
done by O, R and L Facility Management. The<br />
study was conducted and the results were<br />
reviewed at a school board meeting. It is a comprehensive<br />
study which assesses the quality and<br />
condition <strong>of</strong> the district’s elementary schools.<br />
The study was needed to give the school board<br />
substantive information to determine the relative<br />
merits <strong>of</strong> renovation versus new construction.<br />
Although the Timothy Edwards Middle School<br />
construction is virtually completed, this construction<br />
program still required school board attention.<br />
A good example <strong>of</strong> this is the report provided by<br />
J. P. Engineering. The report was requested by<br />
the town to determine specific reasons why components<br />
<strong>of</strong> the heating system throughout the<br />
Timothy Edwards Middle School building froze up<br />
so quickly during a relatively brief heating failure.<br />
The report contained recommendations for preventative<br />
measures. The school board wrote to<br />
the Public Building Commission (PBC) requesting<br />
that it follow through on the recommendations<br />
noted as soon as possible.<br />
To manage the enrollment growth and to monitor<br />
the class size policy, the school board reviewed<br />
two related reports. One was the annual enrollment<br />
projection. The report established the <strong>of</strong>ficial<br />
enrollment for the 2000-01 school year at<br />
5,008. It also indicated a slowing <strong>of</strong> growth in<br />
grades k-5 enrollment, and significant growth<br />
continuing at the middle school and high school<br />
over the next five years. There was also a report<br />
on the effects <strong>of</strong> the class size policy at the high<br />
school. This report is an indication <strong>of</strong> the additional<br />
staff that might be requested in the next<br />
fiscal year.<br />
Under Connecticut state law, the school board is<br />
the conferring agency for high school diplomas.<br />
Although diplomas are usually based on the successful<br />
completion <strong>of</strong> a course <strong>of</strong> study, a different<br />
kind <strong>of</strong> diploma was established. This diploma<br />
was made possible by a law passed by the<br />
Connecticut State Legislature. Public Act 2000<br />
1-124, An Act Concerning High School Diplomas<br />
and Veterans <strong>of</strong> World War II, allows local boards<br />
to award diplomas to qualifying veterans.<br />
Veterans who left high school prior to graduation<br />
to serve in the Armed Forces and did not receive<br />
a diploma as a consequence for such service<br />
were eligible to receive these diplomas. The<br />
school board approved a policy which established<br />
veterans’ diplomas in <strong>South</strong> <strong>Windsor</strong>.<br />
Other policies that were approved or revised during<br />
the 2000-01 school year related to student<br />
discipline, regulations governing the use <strong>of</strong> the<br />
Internet by students, and the aforementioned<br />
graduation requirement revisions.<br />
Each year a report is provided concerning all the<br />
activities in our pr<strong>of</strong>essional development program.<br />
A pr<strong>of</strong>essional development program is<br />
required by the state. It provides to teachers<br />
opportunities to keep their skills and knowledge<br />
current. All teachers must pursue pr<strong>of</strong>essional<br />
development courses in order to renew their<br />
certificate every five years. A report that focused<br />
on our teacher evaluation system was also provided.<br />
This report is required by the state and it<br />
focuses on the results <strong>of</strong> our program that evaluates<br />
the effectiveness <strong>of</strong> teachers. Other annual<br />
reports which were reviewed included one on our<br />
information services and another on our custodial<br />
and maintenance programs. The information<br />
services report included implementation plans for<br />
eScholar and a progress report on the new<br />
student administration system (SASI).<br />
In the spring, the school board welcomed visitors<br />
from the Uzbekistan Republic. Through a resolution,<br />
the <strong>South</strong> <strong>Windsor</strong> Public Schools recognized<br />
nine students and their teacher. This is the<br />
third time that students from the Republic <strong>of</strong><br />
Uzbekistan visited <strong>South</strong> <strong>Windsor</strong> under the<br />
supervision <strong>of</strong> their teacher, Evgeniya Flaeeva.<br />
During the summer <strong>of</strong> <strong>2001</strong>, several students<br />
and parents from <strong>South</strong> <strong>Windsor</strong> reciprocated by<br />
visiting Uzbekistan.<br />
No description <strong>of</strong> the activities <strong>of</strong> the school<br />
board in the area <strong>of</strong> policies and operations<br />
would be complete without a review <strong>of</strong> the<br />
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school board’s role in labor relations. It is a<br />
pleasure to report that, during 2000-01, the<br />
school board approved labor contracts with the<br />
<strong>South</strong> <strong>Windsor</strong> Administrators’ Association and<br />
the <strong>South</strong> <strong>Windsor</strong> Education Association. Both<br />
contracts are for a period <strong>of</strong> three years.<br />
Quality Indicators<br />
All <strong>of</strong> the preceding information is important for<br />
the citizens to be aware <strong>of</strong> so that they may gain<br />
a perspective on the annual activities <strong>of</strong> their<br />
Board <strong>of</strong> Education. A glimpse <strong>of</strong> the results <strong>of</strong><br />
these activities can be seen in the test reports<br />
that were shared. To help round out the picture,<br />
please find below a number <strong>of</strong> quality indicators,<br />
or achievements if you will, <strong>of</strong> the 2000-01school<br />
year:<br />
• Eli Terry Elementary School was named as a<br />
national Blue Ribbon School by the U.S.<br />
Department <strong>of</strong> Education.<br />
• Timothy Edwards Middle School’s Future<br />
Problem Solving Team earned first place<br />
awards and represented the state in the<br />
national Future Problem Solving Competition.<br />
• <strong>South</strong> <strong>Windsor</strong> High School’s robotics team<br />
finished first in New England and fourth in the<br />
nation in the FIRST robotic competition.<br />
• Seven <strong>South</strong> <strong>Windsor</strong> High School students<br />
were selected for the All-State Music Festival.<br />
• Six <strong>South</strong> <strong>Windsor</strong> High School art students<br />
were awarded gold medal awards in the<br />
Connecticut Scholastic Art Awards<br />
Competition.<br />
• A <strong>South</strong> <strong>Windsor</strong> High School teacher <strong>of</strong><br />
foreign language was selected for a Fulbright<br />
teacher exchange with Lima, Peru.<br />
• A <strong>South</strong> <strong>Windsor</strong> High School teacher <strong>of</strong><br />
mathematics was chosen as UCONN Math<br />
Teacher <strong>of</strong> the Year.<br />
• The Connecticut Association <strong>of</strong> Schools<br />
named an associate principal at Timothy<br />
Edwards Middle School as Middle School<br />
Assistant Principal <strong>of</strong> the Year.<br />
• A <strong>South</strong> <strong>Windsor</strong> elementary principal was<br />
named Connecticut's National Distinguished<br />
Principal <strong>of</strong> the Year 2000.<br />
• <strong>South</strong> <strong>Windsor</strong> High School students constantly<br />
achieve semi-finalist and commended<br />
status in the National Merit Scholarship competition<br />
• Once again the State <strong>of</strong> Connecticut awarded<br />
the <strong>South</strong> <strong>Windsor</strong> Public Schools a student<br />
achievement grant for demonstrating consistent<br />
increase in the number <strong>of</strong> students<br />
SCHOOL ENROLLMENT TRENDS<br />
Eli Orchard P.R. Pleasant Timothy High<br />
Year Terry* Hill* Smith* Valley* Wapping* Edwards** School*** Total<br />
2000-01 407 625 497 506 359 1276 13338 5008<br />
1999-00 406 599 497 531 356 1170 1336 4895<br />
1998-99 408 558 483 520 368 1114 1307 4758<br />
1997-98 384 516 456 525 404 1037 1270 4502<br />
1996-97 394 505 462 520 348 997 1187 4413<br />
* Elementary schools have a K-5 organization<br />
** Timothy Edwards Middle School houses grades 6-8<br />
*** <strong>South</strong> <strong>Windsor</strong> High School houses grades 9-12<br />
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The Forestry Grant project has reached the halfway<br />
point. To date, the initial forestry and wildlife inventories<br />
have been completed for the six major <strong>Town</strong><br />
properties. Wildlife and forest stand management<br />
opportunities are being evaluated to develop overall<br />
property management strategies. In addition, the<br />
evaluation <strong>of</strong> several forest project market opportunities<br />
has been on going. In April, over 100 volunteers<br />
from local girl scout and brownie troops, boy<br />
scout troops and local youth church groups, along<br />
with their adult leaders and students from MCC,<br />
planted 1000 Witch Hazel seedlings. These<br />
plantings are being monitored for long-term survival<br />
based upon various growing conditions (sun, shade,<br />
varying soil pH, with and without fertilizer).<br />
From Left to right: Rich Olmstead, Alec Arnold, Mike Hurlburt, Rob<br />
Hunt, Scott Lappen. Pouring the concrete floor drain for the wash station<br />
floor.<br />
MICHAEL J. GANTICK, P.E.,<br />
DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS<br />
FISCAL YEAR 2000-<strong>2001</strong><br />
Public Works Divisions including the Divisions <strong>of</strong><br />
Engineering, Street Services/Equipment<br />
Maintenance, Parks and Grounds, Public Buildings,<br />
Pollution Control, Refuse/Recycling Collection/<br />
Disposal provide essential physical services for the<br />
maintenance <strong>of</strong> Public Facilities and infrastructure.<br />
The Department continues to focus on the <strong>Town</strong>’s<br />
mission to provide a wide range <strong>of</strong> cost-effective<br />
quality services that meet customer needs and<br />
expectations.<br />
The long awaited improvements to Veterans<br />
Memorial Park (VMP) pool are to begin August 27,<br />
<strong>2001</strong> with the demolition <strong>of</strong> the pool bottom and<br />
concrete decks. Construction Services <strong>of</strong> New<br />
England from Bloomfield, CT is the contractor for<br />
the project, having submitted the low bid <strong>of</strong><br />
$3,075,000. Milestones for construction activities<br />
this fall include: filter building construction<br />
(Sept./Oct.); forming/pouring <strong>of</strong> pool bottoms<br />
(Sept./Oct.); pool gutter installation (Nov.); bathhouse<br />
demolition (Sept.); bathhouse rough plumbing/electrical<br />
(Nov./Dec).<br />
The use <strong>of</strong> white pine needles as alternative mulch<br />
for landscaped beds is also being evaluated at the<br />
<strong>Town</strong> Hall.<br />
Please visit the Public Works Department online at<br />
www.southwindsor.org for the latest updates on<br />
programs and projects.<br />
Below is a summary <strong>of</strong> activities by Division.<br />
The ENGINEERING DIVISION is a group <strong>of</strong> dedicated<br />
individuals who provide a wide variety <strong>of</strong> technical<br />
services and support to residents, developers,<br />
consultants, <strong>Town</strong> Boards and Commissions, and<br />
all <strong>Town</strong> Departments. We are also responsible for<br />
the design and construction management <strong>of</strong> public<br />
infrastructure projects.<br />
The Engineering Division is currently undertaking the<br />
final design <strong>of</strong> the Reconstruction <strong>of</strong> Clark Street<br />
from Chapel Road to Pleasant Valley Road and<br />
Pleasant Valley Road from Clark Street to the<br />
Manchester <strong>Town</strong> Line. We coordinated the design<br />
and construction <strong>of</strong> a stream and slope stabilization<br />
project behind High Tower Road, worked on<br />
designs for the Miller Road drainage project and the<br />
<strong>Town</strong> Garage Wash Station facility and are continually<br />
designing and supporting drainage work performed<br />
throughout the <strong>Town</strong>. The department also<br />
conducted a study <strong>of</strong> stormwater detention basins.<br />
Basins were located and mapped using the<br />
GPS/GIS systems, and their condition assessed.<br />
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Engineering personnel inspected the construction<br />
<strong>of</strong> the roads, sidewalks, sanitary sewers, and<br />
storm drainage system for the Pleasant Meadow<br />
senior residence development, Wheeler Estates,<br />
Deming Hill Estates, Evergreen Estates and<br />
Constitution Landing subdivisions.<br />
We participated in the Public Works Day at<br />
Pleasant Valley Elementary School, giving the<br />
children an opportunity to see how the survey<br />
equipment works.<br />
The Division provides comprehensive technical<br />
reviews <strong>of</strong> proposed subdivisions and commercial/industrial<br />
site plans to the Planning and<br />
Zoning Commission, the Inland Wetland<br />
The Engineering Division was also responsible for<br />
the issuance <strong>of</strong> and construction inspection <strong>of</strong><br />
153 Drain Layers Permits for sanitary sewer connections<br />
and 162 Street Excavation Permits. In<br />
addition, we reviewed 97 building permit<br />
requests to ensure that they met the requirements<br />
<strong>of</strong> the Planning and Zoning approved<br />
plans. We have reviewed 86 plans and performed<br />
site inspections for 59 requests for a<br />
Certificate <strong>of</strong> Occupancy to make sure they meet<br />
<strong>Town</strong> regulations, subdivision approval conditions<br />
and the approved building permit site plan.<br />
JEFFREY DOOLITTLE, P.E.<br />
TOWN ENGINEER<br />
STREET SERVICES<br />
SUMMARY OF ACTIVITIES<br />
ACTUAL ACTUAL ACTUAL ACTUAL ACTUAL<br />
ACTIVITY 95/96 96/97 97/98 98/99 00/01<br />
Road Surface Treatment Miles 12.00 10.33 9.42 8.18 6.7<br />
Street Sweeping Miles 216.00 230.00 260.00 272.00 307<br />
Catch Basin Cleaning Each 2,395 1,200 1,500 641 2608<br />
Material Pothole Patching Tons 102.00 100.00 45.20 37.00 23<br />
Leaf Collection Cubic Yards 13,015 17,665 15,174 15,300 19,134<br />
Street/Traffic Sign Maintenance 385 600 1,285 168 155<br />
Drainage Facilities Repaired 49 126 117 41 42<br />
Street Line Painting 60.65 61.00 60.00 45.37 42.79<br />
Roadside Mowing 94.00 94.00 159.76 225.26 185.32<br />
Miles <strong>of</strong> Road Plowed 126.83 128.44 129.00 130.00 133<br />
Number <strong>of</strong> Plow Routes 15 16 16 17 19<br />
Average Miles per Plow Route 8.46 8.03 8.06 7.64 6.99<br />
Miles <strong>of</strong> Contract Plowing 37.92 43.02 43.07 49.22 48.82<br />
Number <strong>of</strong> Storms 12 12 11 9 16<br />
Overtime Hours Plowing/Sanding 310.00 215.00 209.00 193.00 284<br />
Agency/Conservation Commission, and the<br />
Water Pollution Control Authority. In addition, we<br />
are responsible for recommendations concerning<br />
subdivision bond amounts and their reductions.<br />
We interface on a daily basis with residents providing<br />
a wide variety <strong>of</strong> services such as locations<br />
<strong>of</strong> utilities, assistance with sanitary laterals,<br />
and handling inquiries.<br />
STREET/MOTOR EQUIPMENT. Improvements<br />
and upgrades at the Public Works facility on<br />
Burgess Road will enable the Division to better<br />
serve the needs <strong>of</strong> the vehicle and equipment<br />
users and to structure reduce costs through<br />
reduction <strong>of</strong> salt damage to equipment and vehicles.<br />
A vehicle wash bay was constructed within<br />
the existing building. The facility was constructed<br />
by <strong>Town</strong> forces and included removing and<br />
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replacing the concrete floor, adding a concrete<br />
block wall to segregate the wash bay from the rest<br />
<strong>of</strong> the building and installing water pro<strong>of</strong> insulated<br />
panels to the four walls and ceiling. Overhead<br />
doors were installed at each end and a concrete<br />
drainage channel was installed down the center <strong>of</strong><br />
the bay. The area is heated for year round use and<br />
also serves as a heated work area.<br />
The facility is fitted with a grit and oil separator and<br />
the discharge is to the sewage treatment plant<br />
through the <strong>Town</strong> sewer system.<br />
The members <strong>of</strong> the Building Maintenance,<br />
Engineering, Motor Equipment, Parks and Grounds<br />
and Streets divisions <strong>of</strong> Public Works all participated<br />
in the construction <strong>of</strong> this addition.<br />
Two ten thousand-gallon underground fuel tanks<br />
were also replaced.<br />
Double wall fiberglass tanks were installed for<br />
storage <strong>of</strong> gasoline and diesel fuel. Vapor recovery<br />
capability was installed on the gasoline delivery<br />
system and a full time tank leakage and product<br />
quantity monitoring system was installed in both<br />
tanks.<br />
Both the wash bay construction and fuel tank<br />
improvements were part <strong>of</strong> an ongoing effort to<br />
meet compliance requirements <strong>of</strong> the Federal<br />
Environmental Protection Agency and the State<br />
Department <strong>of</strong> Environmental Protection.<br />
Equipment replacement included a four-wheel top<br />
dump street sweeper and a four-wheel drive pickup<br />
truck. The sweeper was used for the first time<br />
during the spring cleanup <strong>of</strong> winter sand. It did a<br />
much better job at cleaning the streets than our old<br />
three-wheel machine.<br />
A new tire-changing machine was also purchased.<br />
Recent developments by vehicle manufactures left<br />
us unable to change passenger vehicle and some<br />
light truck tires because <strong>of</strong> the design <strong>of</strong> the wheel<br />
rims. Purchase <strong>of</strong> the machine has kept us up on<br />
the developing technology changes.<br />
Another successful Public Works Day event was<br />
Final caulking <strong>of</strong> seams and fasteners <strong>of</strong> the new wash station.<br />
held. This year it was at Pleasant Valley School. All<br />
Public Works divisions participated. Students from<br />
grade K -2 were treated to a variety <strong>of</strong> displays<br />
representing typical Public Works functions. Dump<br />
trucks, heavy equipment, emergency vehicles and<br />
equipment were enjoyed by all. Students enjoyed<br />
activating the air horn as they toured the cab <strong>of</strong> the<br />
dump truck.<br />
A list <strong>of</strong> some <strong>of</strong> the Street Service activities conducted<br />
during the year follows.<br />
MELVIN C. STEAD, JR.<br />
SUPERINTENDENT OF STREETS<br />
The PARKS AND GROUNDS DIVISION continues to<br />
care for the grounds <strong>of</strong> all <strong>Town</strong>-owned buildings,<br />
parks, and open space properties. In addition, the<br />
Division provides support to the Board <strong>of</strong> Education<br />
in handling the responsibilities <strong>of</strong> maintenance <strong>of</strong> all<br />
school grounds.<br />
A major project that Parks and Grounds was<br />
involved in was the construction <strong>of</strong> a wash facility<br />
for <strong>Town</strong>-owned equipment. Library grounds had<br />
an irrigation system installed. The Division <strong>of</strong> Parks<br />
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and Grounds was a very active participant in Public<br />
Works Day held at Pleasant Valley School this year<br />
which gave children a chance to sit down and ask<br />
questions about the mowers, trucks and other<br />
Division equipment. We also gave away a tree<br />
seedling to all students that visited with us.<br />
Parks and Grounds worked with the Natural<br />
Resource Committee in implementing a plan for<br />
planting Witch Hazel on <strong>Town</strong>-owned property.<br />
The Tree Warden, Karl Reichle, sees to the care <strong>of</strong><br />
all <strong>Town</strong> trees. In public right <strong>of</strong> ways, as well as<br />
on public grounds. State Statute is followed very<br />
closely to see that the trees are managed in a fiscally<br />
prudent manner, while still balancing the<br />
enhancement <strong>of</strong> beauty they provide against the<br />
danger they can pose.<br />
KARL E. REICHLE<br />
SUPERINTENDENT OF PARKS AND GROUNDS<br />
The DIVISION OF PUBLIC BUILDINGS provides<br />
facility management services for numerous <strong>Town</strong><br />
Buildings. Facility operations and maintenance,<br />
annual and long-range facility planning, space<br />
planning and management, project management,<br />
and facility management are some <strong>of</strong> the Division's<br />
responsibilities.<br />
A major function <strong>of</strong> the Division is the administration<br />
<strong>of</strong> contractual services, which include the<br />
maintenance <strong>of</strong> fire alarm systems, elevators, site<br />
generators, and the heating, air conditioning, ventilation<br />
and all related temperature control systems.<br />
The Division also manages the outsourcing <strong>of</strong> custodial<br />
services and facility refuse removal.<br />
Other responsibilities include facility repair and renovation,<br />
landlord activities, the provision <strong>of</strong> support<br />
services to various departments, and the processing<br />
<strong>of</strong> private and commercial evictions.<br />
Projects undertaken in Fiscal Year 2000/<strong>2001</strong><br />
were:<br />
• The installation <strong>of</strong> network computer wire,<br />
category 5e, in the <strong>Town</strong> Hall.<br />
• The completion <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Town</strong> Garage block heater<br />
project where power was supplied to every<br />
vehicle bay for the ability to plug in the vehicle<br />
block heaters.<br />
• The team project <strong>of</strong> building a vehicle wash bay<br />
at the <strong>Town</strong> Garage. Our contribution was the<br />
installation <strong>of</strong> the water line to the area, the coordination<br />
<strong>of</strong> heat into the area, and the coordination<br />
<strong>of</strong> exterior building modifications and the<br />
overhead door installation. Also, the division<br />
contracted out all electrical work and oversaw<br />
this trade.<br />
• Recarpeting <strong>of</strong> some <strong>Town</strong> <strong>of</strong>fices and<br />
Conference rooms.<br />
• Installation <strong>of</strong> environmental control alarm system<br />
at the Public Library,<br />
• Many other smaller activities such as outlet<br />
installations, telephone relocations, <strong>of</strong>fice painting,<br />
wallpapering, <strong>of</strong>fice/furniture relocations,<br />
• The rero<strong>of</strong>ing <strong>of</strong> the Orchard Hill Farm property.<br />
• The installation <strong>of</strong> new refrigeration equipment at<br />
the Orchard Hill Farm.<br />
• The installation <strong>of</strong> two (2) new underground fuel<br />
storage tanks at the <strong>Town</strong> Garage.<br />
The Division <strong>of</strong> Public Buildings maintains a full staff<br />
and operates two shifts. Staff is available from<br />
8:00 a.m. through 12:00 midnight. Our goal is to<br />
create and provide a pleasant, safe, and healthy<br />
environment in all facilities for all <strong>Town</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>South</strong><br />
<strong>Windsor</strong> residents, employees, and visitors.<br />
RICHARD A. BOUDREAULT, CFM<br />
FACILITIES MANAGER<br />
The DIVISION OF WATER POLLUTION CONTROL<br />
is responsible for the collection, treatment, and<br />
discharge <strong>of</strong> wastewater. Activities include: wastewater<br />
treatment, sludge disposal, laboratory analysis,<br />
sewer line cleaning and inspection, and pump<br />
station maintenance. This division is also responsible<br />
for the operation <strong>of</strong> the Veteran’s Memorial Park<br />
swimming pool pump and filtration system, and for<br />
the test/adjustment <strong>of</strong> water chemistry for the<br />
maintenance <strong>of</strong> pool water quality.<br />
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During the past year, the Division has treated 767.3<br />
million gallons <strong>of</strong> wastewater at a treatment efficiency<br />
<strong>of</strong> 90%. The <strong>Town</strong> is required to maintain a<br />
treatment efficiency <strong>of</strong> 85% under the current discharge<br />
permit issued by the Connecticut<br />
Department <strong>of</strong> Environmental Protection. In treating<br />
the wastewater, 1,381,631 pounds <strong>of</strong> wastewater<br />
solids were removed and transported to the<br />
Hartford Metropolitan District Facility (MDC) for final<br />
processing in accordance with the <strong>Town</strong>’s participation<br />
in a cooperative regional sludge management<br />
program. Wastewater service is provided to more<br />
than 7384 residential homes and to more than 328<br />
industrial and commercial businesses in <strong>South</strong><br />
<strong>Windsor</strong>, East <strong>Windsor</strong>, Vernon, and Manchester.<br />
Service is provided to out <strong>of</strong> town properties in<br />
accordance with the provisions <strong>of</strong> intertown sewer<br />
agreements; through such agreements communities<br />
are benefited by limiting the number <strong>of</strong> expensive<br />
pump stations which would have had to be<br />
constructed and operated.<br />
The Division completed the installation <strong>of</strong> a new<br />
Treatment Plant wastewater disinfection system. An<br />
ultraviolet (UV) disinfection system was put into<br />
operation and replaced the pre-existing chlorine gas<br />
disinfection system. The new system has provided<br />
a more cost effective means <strong>of</strong> disinfection while<br />
meeting State Department <strong>of</strong> Environmental<br />
Protection requirements. The new system will also<br />
improve worker and public safety. Project costs<br />
were about $1.1 million and were funded through a<br />
state grant (20%) and a 20 year low interest loan<br />
(2% annually).<br />
Other Division initiatives during the past year included<br />
the completion <strong>of</strong> construction <strong>of</strong> odor control<br />
systems at the Treatment Plant. The odor control<br />
technology selected is an innovative technology –<br />
"oxygen agglomeration", and <strong>South</strong> <strong>Windsor</strong> was<br />
one <strong>of</strong> the first in the country to place into operation<br />
such a technology. It is based on the light absorptive<br />
theory developed by Albert Einstein and Paul<br />
Habicht. It was found that it is possible to reproduce<br />
electricity found in the air in a room by using<br />
an ion generator. When this ion generator is placed<br />
in HVAC ductwork and air is passed over the generator,<br />
millions <strong>of</strong> ions quickly fill the ventilated room<br />
space. These ions form oxygen rich clusters that<br />
interact with the foul air and neutralize the odors.<br />
During this past year, the Division has initiated a<br />
Facilities Plan, which will evaluate the entire sanitary<br />
system throughout <strong>Town</strong> to identify areas requiring<br />
improvement in order to meet future <strong>Town</strong> growth<br />
needs and state and federal regulatory requirements.<br />
This project is expected to be funded (55%)<br />
by a State <strong>of</strong> Connecticut Department <strong>of</strong><br />
Environmental Protection Grant.<br />
During Public Works Week in May <strong>of</strong> this year,<br />
Public Works Divisions demonstrated the equipment<br />
and services provided to the community in a program<br />
held for the children at Pleasant Valley School.<br />
Refuse / Recycling Collection and Disposal – The<br />
<strong>Town</strong> is a member <strong>of</strong> the Mid – Connecticut Project<br />
which is a regional cooperative organization <strong>of</strong><br />
Hartford area communities for the purposes <strong>of</strong><br />
refuse disposal and recycling. Refuse from member<br />
communities is processed at a Hartford energy<br />
recovery facility operated by the Connecticut<br />
Resources Recovery Authority (CRRA) where it is<br />
converted to electricity for use in the Hartford area.<br />
The <strong>Town</strong> adopted a recycling ordinance in<br />
September 1990 and implemented a residential<br />
curbside recycling program the following month.<br />
The program has subsequently been expanded to<br />
include cycling <strong>of</strong> the following items: newspaper,<br />
corrugated cardboard, glass and metal food containers,<br />
plastics, storage and rechargeable batteries,<br />
scrap metal, magazines, junk mail, clothes, aseptic<br />
packaging, leaves, and Christmas trees. The <strong>Town</strong><br />
also collects and recycles antifreeze, and used oil filters<br />
at the Public Works Garage on Burgess Road.<br />
During the year, 378 residential homes disposed <strong>of</strong><br />
a variety <strong>of</strong> household products (2.8 tons) containing<br />
substances hazardous to family health and to<br />
the environment. Through the recycling programs,<br />
the <strong>Town</strong> has been able to reduce the quantity <strong>of</strong><br />
solid waste that would otherwise be disposed <strong>of</strong> at<br />
a landfill: this cost avoidance represented cost<br />
savings to the <strong>Town</strong> during the past year <strong>of</strong><br />
$389,989.<br />
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The following table compares <strong>Town</strong> residential<br />
recycling efforts <strong>of</strong> this past year with those <strong>of</strong> the<br />
previous year.<br />
RECYCLED ITEMS 1999-2000 2000-<strong>2001</strong><br />
Newspaper/cardboard (tons) 2,299.18 2,134.61<br />
Batteries (tons) 2.52 3.54<br />
Leaves (tons) 4,051 4,821<br />
Scrap Metal (tons) 117.08 163.33<br />
Christmas Trees (cubic yards) 140 155<br />
Plastics/metal containers (tons) 671.63 672.12<br />
Used Oil Filters 400 filters 400 filters<br />
Antifreeze (gallons) 100 185<br />
Waste Oil (gallons) 5,460 2,984<br />
C. F. SHAW<br />
SUPERINTENDENT OF POLLUTION CONTROL<br />
Mark Owens, facing, and Leon Clough finishing the Wash Station<br />
concrete floor.<br />
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total quality management, <strong>South</strong><br />
<strong>Windsor</strong> Police Services continues its<br />
“search for excellence.”<br />
During 2000, <strong>South</strong> <strong>Windsor</strong> Police<br />
responded to 21,661 calls for service.<br />
These calls included requests for general<br />
services, such as vehicle lockouts, animal<br />
complaints, information reports, traffic<br />
escorts, and other miscellaneous<br />
activities. Also reflected in the total are<br />
calls for criminal complaints and investigations.<br />
The chart below shows a<br />
breakdown <strong>of</strong> the past five years’ activity.<br />
Kick-<strong>of</strong>f for Metro Traffic Services.<br />
<strong>South</strong> <strong>Windsor</strong> Police Services exists for the purpose<br />
<strong>of</strong> maintaining social order within prescribed<br />
ethical and constitutional limits. As an agency <strong>of</strong><br />
town government, <strong>South</strong> <strong>Windsor</strong> Police Services<br />
applies sound management and administrative principles<br />
to fulfill its mission as effectively as possible.<br />
The Department continues to coordinate its efforts<br />
and cooperate with other governmental and private<br />
agencies providing services within the <strong>Town</strong> <strong>of</strong><br />
<strong>South</strong> <strong>Windsor</strong>. Operating under the principles <strong>of</strong><br />
Throughout the year, the Department<br />
continued its effort to maintain a strong<br />
community presence. Students in the<br />
town’s middle school continue to participate in the<br />
Drug Abuse Resistance Education (DARE) Program,<br />
while infants and toddlers received the potential lifesaving<br />
benefits <strong>of</strong> proper child safety seat installation.<br />
To date, over 3,000 safety seat inspections<br />
and modifications have been performed. In<br />
response to the increasing demand for this service,<br />
we continue to train our staff as Certified Child<br />
Safety Seat Specialists, and now our Department<br />
has become a training site for other police and state<br />
agency personnel to learn this important, life-saving<br />
technique.<br />
Type <strong>of</strong> Complaint 2000 1999 1998 1997 1996<br />
Total Calls 21,661 22,243 23,304 20,829 20,452<br />
Criminal Arrests 604 727 775 762 847<br />
Part I Crimes* 274 372 269 385 437<br />
Narcotics Investigations 277 178 111 103 105<br />
Disturbances 296 510 487 443 444<br />
Drunk Driving Arrests 106 85 110 97 82<br />
Burglar Alarms 1,571 1,705 1,606 1,194 1,446<br />
Animal Complaints 887 868 1,085 935 904<br />
Medical Assists 1176 884 799 684 734<br />
*Part I Crimes include: homicide, rape, robbery, assault, burglary, larceny, motor vehicle theft, and arson.<br />
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assistance <strong>of</strong> our VIPs and the community at large,<br />
the 4th <strong>Annual</strong> <strong>South</strong> <strong>Windsor</strong> DARE Golf<br />
Tournament was sold out for the first time ever, raising<br />
over $12,000 for DARE and other community<br />
involvement programs.<br />
In September 2000, after nearly seven years <strong>of</strong> dedicated<br />
service Maco, our Department Canine, a<br />
search and rescue and drug-sniffing dog, retired.<br />
Unfortunately, due to a rapidly spreading form <strong>of</strong><br />
cancer, Maco passed away several weeks later.<br />
The Department was, however, able to find and<br />
train a new canine team, and in December 2000,<br />
Officer Ronald Littell, Jr. and Bojar graduated from<br />
the Connecticut State Police Academy with high<br />
honors.<br />
Office Ronald Littell, Jr. and Bojar.<br />
Other community programs such as the<br />
Neighborhood Block Watch, the McGruff House,<br />
and the Citizen Observer Program continue to provide<br />
benefits to the citizens and community members<br />
<strong>of</strong> <strong>South</strong> <strong>Windsor</strong>. The Police And Community<br />
Together (P.A.C.T.) Citizens’ Police Academy<br />
entered its 5th year <strong>of</strong> educating residents and business<br />
community members on the practices <strong>of</strong> the<br />
<strong>South</strong> <strong>Windsor</strong> Police Services. This year we also<br />
started a Volunteers In Policing (VIP) Program, utilizing<br />
the support that has always been <strong>of</strong>fered by<br />
PACT Academy Alumni. The VIPs will assist the<br />
Department with a variety <strong>of</strong> tasks, including administrative<br />
and record keeping work, as well as volunteer<br />
help at functions such as our <strong>Annual</strong> DARE<br />
Golf Tournament and Car Seat Clinics. With the<br />
In Fiscal Year 2000, the Police Department’s<br />
Records Department saw significant changes as<br />
well. After over 26 years <strong>of</strong> service to the <strong>Town</strong> and<br />
the Police Department, Marge Aregood retired, and<br />
Sandra Jacques, a 13 year veteran, relocated to<br />
New Hampshire. Hired to replace these two dedicated<br />
employees were Angela Gioiella and Christine<br />
Meyerhans. Christine, already a full-time dispatcher<br />
with the Department, transitioned into the Criminal<br />
Records Clerk position, while Angela joined the<br />
Department as a new employee in January 2000.<br />
Other vacancies due to attrition were filled by Gary<br />
Rossignol, full-time dispatcher, and Scott Madore<br />
and Tina Roy, both as Police Officers.<br />
In August <strong>of</strong> 2000, the Police Department in<br />
conjunction with the <strong>South</strong> <strong>Windsor</strong> Board <strong>of</strong><br />
Education, added another <strong>of</strong>ficer to the <strong>Town</strong>’s<br />
School Resource Officer Program. Officer Andrew<br />
Klopfer assumed the duties in the Timothy Edwards<br />
Middle School, while Officer Elsie Diaz remained at<br />
<strong>South</strong> <strong>Windsor</strong> High School. The two <strong>of</strong>ficers counsel<br />
individual students, speak on law and safety<br />
topics, and handle any police concerns on school<br />
grounds.<br />
In 2000, the <strong>South</strong> <strong>Windsor</strong> Police Department<br />
expanded its cooperation and work with other area<br />
Police Agencies. This regional approach has<br />
allowed all involved agencies to capitalize on the<br />
efficiencies <strong>of</strong> shared resources and improved purchasing<br />
power. By participating in such mutual aid<br />
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agreements, the Police Department is eligible for<br />
state and federal funding which is not otherwise<br />
available to individual agencies. In May <strong>2001</strong>, the<br />
long-planned Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) program<br />
was implemented in conjunction with the<br />
towns <strong>of</strong> Newington and Manchester. Also during<br />
the fiscal year, the Capital Region Emergency<br />
Services Team (CREST) was formed in cooperation<br />
with Manchester, Wethersfield, Vernon, and<br />
Glastonbury. The Team is made up <strong>of</strong> specially<br />
trained <strong>of</strong>ficers used to assist member communities<br />
in the response to critical incidents. <strong>South</strong> <strong>Windsor</strong><br />
also joined with Hartford, Wethersfield, Glastonbury,<br />
Manchester and Rocky Hill to form the CREST Dive<br />
Team. This team performs water related special<br />
search and recovery duties and associated criminal<br />
investigations. The fourth cooperative effort undertaken<br />
during Fiscal Year 2000 was the formation <strong>of</strong><br />
the an eight-town Metro Traffic Services Unit. The<br />
Metro Traffic Services Unit allows for shared<br />
resources in all aspects <strong>of</strong> traffic services in order to<br />
reduce the number <strong>of</strong> traffic related deaths and<br />
injuries and to increase the use <strong>of</strong> passenger<br />
restraint systems and child safety seats. As part <strong>of</strong><br />
this effort, the <strong>South</strong> <strong>Windsor</strong> Police Department<br />
was able to obtain a specially equipped Police<br />
motorcycle.<br />
<strong>South</strong> <strong>Windsor</strong> Police Services is a customer driven,<br />
service oriented organization. Our customer service<br />
survey results <strong>of</strong> 99% favorable indicate we are<br />
meeting the needs <strong>of</strong> the community. Our personnel<br />
are among the best in the state. We will continue<br />
to strive for the most pr<strong>of</strong>essional standards <strong>of</strong><br />
conduct and performance. Your continued involvement<br />
and feedback will guide us along the path to<br />
excellence as we continue to face the many challenges<br />
<strong>of</strong> our ever-changing world.<br />
Law enforcement is everybody’s business.<br />
GARY K. TYLER<br />
CHIEF OF POLICE<br />
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We have been very fortunate again this year to have<br />
not experienced any large loss fires. The number <strong>of</strong><br />
calls for service has stayed about the same for the<br />
past few years. Our services include flooded basements,<br />
CO Alarms, Smoke detectors, auto accidents,<br />
falls, children with their hands or heads<br />
caught in furniture, hazardous material spills, smell<br />
<strong>of</strong> gas, incidents involving gas grills, river incidents,<br />
and <strong>of</strong> course, fires <strong>of</strong> all types.<br />
Our people are very well trained to handle all <strong>of</strong><br />
these calls for service. The Training Division<br />
devotes a great deal <strong>of</strong> time preparing firefighters to<br />
handle almost every type <strong>of</strong> incident we might be<br />
called upon to mitigate.<br />
Fire Prevention Week is always a very busy time for<br />
the department. A great deal <strong>of</strong> time is spent<br />
preparing for the open house at Fire Headquarters.<br />
The Fire Prevention Committee also sets up a<br />
schedule to visit all the schools with fire fighters and<br />
fire apparatus. They also visit most <strong>of</strong> the daycare<br />
centers and nursery schools. Each <strong>of</strong> these visits<br />
includes a fire prevention message for the age<br />
group involved. Handouts are also distributed. And<br />
<strong>of</strong> course the red plastic fire helmets that all the children<br />
look forward to each year. Many <strong>of</strong> our firefighters<br />
take time <strong>of</strong>f from work or vacation time in<br />
order to complete this project each year.<br />
I am very proud <strong>of</strong> the group <strong>of</strong> people that serve<br />
this <strong>Town</strong> as VOLUNTEER Firefighters.<br />
WILLIAM R. LANNING, FIRE CHIEF<br />
F I R E M A R S H A L<br />
The Fire Marshals Office continues to strive to provide<br />
the citizens and business community with the<br />
best fire prevention program possible. This is<br />
achieved through an inspection process and plan<br />
review for new or renovation projects.<br />
We are required by law to perform inspections on<br />
all places <strong>of</strong> public assembly, schools, public and<br />
private, all restaurants and liquor establishments.<br />
Also all trucks that transport flammable or hazardous<br />
materials.<br />
We have an excellent working relationship with the<br />
Building Official and his staff, which greatly assists<br />
the commercial and industrial developers in the<br />
approval process that they must go through before<br />
starting a project. Our meeting with them together<br />
and solving problems at that time speeds up the<br />
time frame for obtaining a building permit.<br />
We are also required by law to investigate all fires<br />
and determine cause and origin.<br />
We are looking forward to the Evergreen Walk project<br />
getting underway. This will be an exciting, challenging<br />
project for all <strong>Town</strong> departments.<br />
WILLIAM R. LANNING, FIRE MARSHAL<br />
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Our Department is charged with the responsibility<br />
<strong>of</strong> ensuring compliance with the latest adopted<br />
Building and Mechanical Codes, as well as<br />
applicable State Statutes and <strong>Town</strong> Ordinances.<br />
Building Department personnel review and<br />
inspect all new construction, renovations, and<br />
alterations within the <strong>Town</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>South</strong> <strong>Windsor</strong>. We<br />
also work closely with the Office <strong>of</strong> the Fire<br />
Marshal, the Planning Department, the<br />
Engineering Department, Public Buildings Division<br />
<strong>of</strong> Public Works, and the Facilities Services<br />
Division <strong>of</strong> the Board <strong>of</strong> Education.<br />
Fiscal Year 00/01 was again an extremely active<br />
year for the <strong>South</strong> <strong>Windsor</strong> Building Department.<br />
Although the number <strong>of</strong> permits issued fell from<br />
2000 to just over 1800, the number <strong>of</strong> inspections<br />
remained steady at just about 4000.<br />
Revenues for this period eclipsed last year’s second<br />
all time high <strong>of</strong> $384,000 with $445,000 collected.<br />
And, although housing starts stayed relatively<br />
low at 80 new dwellings, the Building<br />
Department permitted just under 200,000 square<br />
feet <strong>of</strong> new commercial space, as well as 300<br />
residential additions and alterations valued at<br />
more than $3,000,000. We also permitted 70<br />
new swimming pools valued at approximately<br />
$500,000.<br />
We look forward to continued economic growth<br />
in <strong>South</strong> <strong>Windsor</strong>, and will continue to regard<br />
good customer service and reliability as essential<br />
components <strong>of</strong> <strong>South</strong> <strong>Windsor</strong>’s Building<br />
Department.<br />
JOHN COLLINS, CHIEF BUILDING OFFICIAL<br />
H E A L T H D E P A R T M E N T<br />
Using the State Public Health Code and other<br />
statutes, regulations and guidelines, the Department<br />
performs many varied functions, which are regulatory<br />
in nature, but at the same time attempts to promote<br />
an understanding <strong>of</strong> environmental health<br />
issues and concerns.<br />
Health Department activities include investigation <strong>of</strong><br />
ground water contamination affecting drinking water<br />
wells and water quality issues, such as the provision<br />
<strong>of</strong> public water through a State Grant to homes<br />
whose drinking water wells have become contaminated<br />
with chemicals. Also included are general<br />
nuisance issues such as trash & rubbish, failed septic<br />
systems, food service concerns, lead poisoning<br />
issues, and rodent and odor complaints.<br />
Environmental concerns such as participation in the<br />
Statewide West Nile Virus monitoring program and<br />
mosquito control also are addressed through the<br />
Health Department.<br />
Other Department activities include on site soil<br />
investigations, percolation testing, review <strong>of</strong> engineering<br />
plans for septic systems, well site inspections,<br />
review <strong>of</strong> water analysis, nursery school and<br />
day care inspections, and inspection <strong>of</strong> food service<br />
operations.<br />
DR. GERALD SCHWARTZ, DIRECTOR OF HEALTH<br />
ROBERT DEPTULA, ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH<br />
OFFICER<br />
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The Registrars <strong>of</strong> Voters responsibilities are to register<br />
eligible citizens to vote and to conduct elections,<br />
primaries and referenda in an accurate and impartial<br />
manner.<br />
During the Fiscal Year 2000-<strong>2001</strong> the Registrars <strong>of</strong><br />
Voters and their staff continued double entry with<br />
the use <strong>of</strong> the local and state wide computer system.<br />
There were 5,513 changes made to the active<br />
voter records; <strong>of</strong> those changes 1,805 were new<br />
registrations, 1,965 were removals with the balance<br />
<strong>of</strong> 1,743 consisting <strong>of</strong> such changes as; change <strong>of</strong><br />
address, name, party affiliation and other miscellaneous<br />
changes. In addition there were 887 changes<br />
made to the inactive voters list.<br />
During the months <strong>of</strong> January through June the<br />
annual canvass <strong>of</strong> electors was conducted.<br />
The Registrars in corporation with the Faculty at<br />
<strong>South</strong> <strong>Windsor</strong> High School and Timothy Edwards<br />
Middle School conducted Mock Elections prior to<br />
the Presidential Election. The Registrars also made<br />
a video, on the election process at Timothy<br />
Edwards.<br />
.<br />
In June a Special Voter Session was held at the<br />
<strong>South</strong> <strong>Windsor</strong> High School.<br />
The Registrars <strong>of</strong> Voters held special voter making<br />
sessions, required by State Statue prior to<br />
The Presidential Election.<br />
JANIS K. MURTHA<br />
REPUBLICAN REGISTRAR OF VOTERS<br />
FRANCES O. KNIPPLE<br />
DEMOCRATIC REGISTRAR OF VOTERS<br />
REGISTRATION FIGURES<br />
as <strong>of</strong> NOVEMBER 7, 2000<br />
DISTRICT REPUBLICAN DEMOCRATIC UNAFFILIATED OTHER TOTAL<br />
I 557 939 905 4 2,405<br />
II 577 985 934 3 2,499<br />
III 617 932 1,009 2 2,560<br />
IV 764 872 1,172 2 2,810<br />
V 708 862 873 2 2,445<br />
VI 578 789 1,083 3 2,453<br />
TOTAL 3,801 5,379 5,976 16 15,172<br />
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three alternates. Caroline Alexander, after serving<br />
on the commission for many years, stepped down as<br />
chairperson when her term expired in November,<br />
2000. Kathy Brady is the current chairperson and<br />
Karen Gano is the clerk. Virginia Macro and Sherm<br />
Tarr are regular members and Helen Flynn is an alternate<br />
member. Currently there are three vacancies,<br />
one for a regular member and two for alternates.<br />
Commission Meetings<br />
The Watson House located at 1876 Main Street on the corner <strong>of</strong><br />
Sullivan Avenue. The home is currently a Bed and Breakfast owned by<br />
Robert Tobin.<br />
The HDC meets the 2nd Tuesday <strong>of</strong> the month,<br />
January through July and September through<br />
December.<br />
Projects/Activities<br />
In October, 2000, the Commission sent out new<br />
resident packets to all property owners in the<br />
District. The Commission received the following<br />
applications for Certificates <strong>of</strong> Appropriateness:<br />
00-1 Dale & Robynn Shannon, for the addition <strong>of</strong><br />
a three car garage at 1766 Main Street.<br />
Application approved.<br />
The Ferry Farm located at the end <strong>of</strong> Ferry Lane near the Connecticut River.<br />
The Historic District Commission presides over<br />
more than 50 properties located in <strong>South</strong> <strong>Windsor</strong>’s<br />
Historic District. The District is located on the<br />
northernmost mile stretch <strong>of</strong> “Old” Main Street and<br />
includes many historically significant homes.<br />
Connecticut’s state statutes give the Commission<br />
jurisdiction over the erection or alteration <strong>of</strong> any<br />
building or structure visible from a public street, way<br />
or place. This includes but is not limited to structures<br />
such as homes, garages, barns, signs, fences,<br />
walls, streets, bridges, driveways, monuments,<br />
parking lots, lamp posts, swimming pools, sidewalks<br />
and curbs.<br />
Residents who wish to change the outside <strong>of</strong> their<br />
homes must submit a Certificate <strong>of</strong> Appropriateness<br />
to the Commission for review and approval. The<br />
Commission consists <strong>of</strong> five regular members and<br />
00-2 David & Louise Evans, to pave their drive<br />
way at 1678 Main Street. Application<br />
approved.<br />
00-3 Patricia & George Porter, for an addition to<br />
their home at 1533 Main Street.<br />
Application approved.<br />
00-4 Evergreen Lodge Masonic Hall, to install a<br />
new door with handicap access ramp at<br />
1559 Main Street. Application approved.<br />
01-1 Candida Ryan, to pave a driveway at 1554<br />
Main Street. Application approved.<br />
01-2 Robert Lavey, to construct a dwelling at<br />
1668 Main Street. Application approved.<br />
01-3 David Raymond, to renovate a small wood<br />
frame ell at the back <strong>of</strong> the house at 1837<br />
Main Street. Application approved.<br />
KATHY BRADY, CHAIRPERSON<br />
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ACTIVITY SUMMARY<br />
Land Records 6139<br />
Fish & Game Licenses 1295<br />
Dog Licenses 2755<br />
Kennel Tags 14<br />
Births 256<br />
Marriages 264<br />
Deaths 185<br />
The <strong>of</strong>fice and land records vault are used daily by<br />
title searchers, attorneys, bankers, appraisers, civil<br />
engineers, surveyors, real estate agents and the<br />
general public.<br />
<strong>Town</strong> Clerk’s Office from left to right: Lori A. Trahan, Assistant <strong>Town</strong><br />
Clerk, Gretchen E. Bickford, <strong>Town</strong> Clerk, Theresa G. Samsel, Assistant<br />
<strong>Town</strong> Clerk.<br />
The <strong>Town</strong> Clerk’s <strong>of</strong>fice is the records management<br />
and information center for the <strong>Town</strong>. The<br />
Connecticut General Statutes and the <strong>Town</strong> Charter<br />
charge the staff with hundreds <strong>of</strong> functions.<br />
Responsibilities include recording, reporting and<br />
maintaining land records, vital statistics and maintaining<br />
all <strong>Town</strong> Council, Board and Commission<br />
agendas, meeting minutes and records; overseeing<br />
and administering general elections, referenda and<br />
primaries; recording and maintaining election<br />
results, issuing absentee ballots, various licenses<br />
and permits; and maintaining financial records for<br />
the collection <strong>of</strong> various fees and taxes for the <strong>Town</strong><br />
and State.<br />
In May <strong>2001</strong>, the <strong>Town</strong> Clerk’s <strong>of</strong>fice added a new<br />
service as Passport Acceptance Agent, replacing<br />
Probate Court. Applications may be submitted<br />
Monday through Friday between 9:00AM to noon<br />
and 2:00PM to 4:00PM.<br />
<strong>Town</strong> Clerk Gretchen Bickford attended an historic<br />
event at the Connecticut State Library to celebrate<br />
the first awards from the Historic Document<br />
Preservation Account. This account is funded by<br />
fees collected by <strong>Town</strong> Clerks. <strong>South</strong> <strong>Windsor</strong> was<br />
awarded a $2,500 grant to restore and preserve<br />
town records.<br />
GRETCHEN E. BICKFORD, CMC<br />
THERESA G. SAMSEL, ASSISTANT<br />
LORI A. TRAHAN, ASSISTANT<br />
We provide information on all property transfers and<br />
sales to the Assessor and Tax Collector. The transfer<br />
information is also available on the <strong>Town</strong> website.<br />
The <strong>Town</strong> Clerks issue and/or maintain<br />
records for marriage, sport, dog and liquor licenses.<br />
Photocopies <strong>of</strong> agendas, minutes, land records and<br />
surveys are available for a fee, as are certified<br />
copies <strong>of</strong> birth, marriage, death and veteran discharge<br />
records.<br />
Fiscal Year 2000/<strong>2001</strong> totals were $720,728 collected<br />
in conveyance taxes on property transfers for<br />
the State and $324,465 in revenues for the <strong>Town</strong><br />
General Fund.<br />
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continue to participate in a grant that involves fifteen<br />
towns served by the Manchester District Office<br />
administered through the Manchester Area<br />
Conference <strong>of</strong> Churches.<br />
Other services provided by the Division include<br />
short term/crisis counseling, family meetings, service<br />
coordination, outreach home visits, information<br />
and referral services, and benefits counseling.<br />
Moderate Price Housing Program qualifications,<br />
Community Restitution Program, Conservator<br />
Program, etc.<br />
Adult and Senior Services Division—<br />
The Adult and Senior Services Division provides<br />
programming, social services, case management<br />
and service delivery coordination for <strong>South</strong> <strong>Windsor</strong><br />
adults and older adults to respond to their economic,<br />
recreational, social and emotional needs. This<br />
service allows for improved assessment, service<br />
provision, the avoidance <strong>of</strong> service duplication, and<br />
premature institutionalization. Agencies with whom<br />
we work closely include local businesses, Visiting<br />
Nurse & Health Services <strong>of</strong> Connecticut, Inc.,<br />
Police, Courts, Adult Day Care, Assisted Living<br />
Facilities, Local Housing Authority, Community<br />
Renewal Team <strong>of</strong> Greater Hartford, area <strong>Town</strong>s and<br />
hospitals; mental health groups, state agencies,<br />
local civic and religious groups, etc.<br />
In compliance with both the <strong>Town</strong> Drugs Free<br />
Workplace and the Federal Drug Free Workplace<br />
Mandate the Department coordinated random drug<br />
testing (administrated by Greater Hartford Transit)<br />
for all employees who serve the Transportation system.<br />
In addition, Senior Services administers the<br />
Drug & Alcohol Testing Program for the Department<br />
<strong>of</strong> Public Works employees.<br />
The Director <strong>of</strong> Adult & Senior Services continues to<br />
serve as <strong>South</strong> <strong>Windsor</strong>’s state mandated Municipal<br />
Agent for the Elderly.<br />
Senior Center—<br />
The North Central Area Agency on Aging has designated<br />
the multi-purpose Senior Center as a Focal<br />
The Division administers several programs that benefit<br />
the total Human Services client population.<br />
These include the private Food & Fuel Bank and<br />
Special Needs Fund, the processing <strong>of</strong> Fuel<br />
Applications for the State Fuel Program, Operation<br />
Fuel Program, United Way Shelter Grant, Home<br />
Management (funded by the State Department <strong>of</strong><br />
Social Services), Salvation Army Funds, Holiday<br />
Basket Programs which includes gifts in December.<br />
The Division refers General Assistance eligible<br />
clients to the appropriate state, private and nonpr<strong>of</strong>it<br />
agencies. To further serve this population we<br />
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Point for Older Adults. As such it is a multi-purpose<br />
center, providing a program <strong>of</strong> health, recreational<br />
and educational activities for resident’s aged 60 and<br />
over. The Senior Center is open 5 days and one<br />
evening per week.<br />
During this fiscal year the senior center <strong>of</strong>fered a hot<br />
meal to seniors 60 years <strong>of</strong> age and older every day<br />
except holidays and weekends (average <strong>of</strong> 300<br />
meals per month.). The center <strong>of</strong>fered an average <strong>of</strong><br />
twenty-one weekly ongoing programs and thirteen<br />
monthly programs, which include social, educational,<br />
health, recreational, or supportive programs. The<br />
Center expanded its programs to include day trips<br />
to museums, theaters, Riverboat ride, Baseball<br />
Games, Rose Garden, etc..<br />
Social Services—<br />
Social Services <strong>of</strong>fered to the public include but are<br />
not all inclusive <strong>of</strong> the following list. The Adult and<br />
Senior Services Division staff, in addition to <strong>of</strong>fice<br />
appointments and programmatic duties, made over<br />
370 home visits.<br />
SOCIAL SERVICES PROGRAMS<br />
Short term crisis counseling<br />
Advocacy<br />
Case Management Services<br />
Income Tax Assistance<br />
Handyman Assistance<br />
Driver Improvement<br />
Special Needs Fund<br />
Food & Fuel Bank<br />
CT. Fuel Program<br />
Legal Assistance<br />
Renters Tax Relief<br />
Property Tax Relief<br />
ConnPace Application Title XIX –<br />
Social Security Application<br />
Conservator<br />
Caregivers Support Group<br />
CRT Meals-On-Wheels<br />
Weekend Meals Program<br />
Friendly Visitors Program<br />
(No age restriction)<br />
Flu Clinic<br />
Home Management Program *<br />
Recreation Therapist<br />
Benefits Counseling<br />
Counseling<br />
Holiday Food/Gift Baskets Program<br />
Sandman<br />
Widow, Widowers Support Group<br />
Friendly Shopper Program (New)<br />
Grocery Delivery Program (New)<br />
* (Partially funded by the State Department <strong>of</strong> Social Services)<br />
Health Information—<br />
A major health emphasis continues to be made to<br />
provide wellness clinics each month as well as<br />
health care screenings and informational talks.<br />
Visiting Nurses & Health Services <strong>of</strong> Connecticut,<br />
Inc., staff monthly Elder Wellness clinics, which<br />
included footcare, blood pressure and cholesterol<br />
screenings. We have added monthly health education<br />
videos this year as well. The Division worked<br />
with the Visiting Nurses & Health Services <strong>of</strong><br />
Connecticut, Inc. to provide a flu clinic which served<br />
over 800 seniors, disabled, and high risk folks.<br />
The <strong>Town</strong> continues to participate in a regional<br />
approach to alcohol dependency via a program <strong>of</strong><br />
outreach counseling through Wheeler Clinic and a<br />
monthly support group at Manchester Memorial<br />
Hospital. Funding for this program comes from<br />
grants from the Area Agency on Aging and Dept. <strong>of</strong><br />
Health and Addiction Services.<br />
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seniors. Additionally, special events such as a New<br />
Year’s Eve Party, Fat Thursday celebration, Starlight<br />
Dinner Dance, Valentine’s Day, Fashion Show,<br />
Caregivers Luncheon, Strawberry Shortcake Day,<br />
which provides opportunities for socialization, fun,<br />
and exercise. Special events draw from 75 to 200<br />
participants and are limited to available space.<br />
Outreach—<br />
Social Work with multigenerational older adult family<br />
caregivers, extended support and pr<strong>of</strong>essional<br />
caregivers continues to be the demand in the area<br />
<strong>of</strong> Senior Services. Cases are managed with an<br />
intergenerational approach. Advocacy and/or a<br />
coordination <strong>of</strong> services for these clients coupled<br />
with applications for entitlement programs,<br />
short-term crisis intervention and social contact in<br />
the continuum <strong>of</strong> care is the primary focus <strong>of</strong> the<br />
outreach component <strong>of</strong> Senior Services.<br />
Recreation Therapy is <strong>of</strong>fered to a special population<br />
<strong>of</strong> older and frail elderly. This program is<br />
<strong>of</strong>fered 3 hours a day 3 days a week providing<br />
services for elderly who are high risk for premature<br />
institutionalization. This program has proven to be a<br />
primary community support service that prolongs<br />
ones ability to remain in the community several<br />
more years before having to looking to a more<br />
restrictive setting.<br />
Special activities included—<br />
Intergenerational Fishing Derby sponsored by the<br />
Super Sixty Sportsmen Club; the Senior Picnic (Cosponsored<br />
with the Senior Club) had a turnout <strong>of</strong><br />
200 seniors. Another annual event, Halloween<br />
Happenings, with a Haunted House designed by<br />
the Teen Center, story telling and Trick or Treating<br />
served approximately 110 preschoolers and 85<br />
The Center continued to support the Fish School (a<br />
series <strong>of</strong> “how to fish classes” for youth), Blue<br />
Birdhouse workshops for families and a variety <strong>of</strong><br />
community Intergenerational activities. The Senior<br />
Center has increased its <strong>of</strong>ferings <strong>of</strong> 55 Alive Safe<br />
Driving Classes for older adults by cooperating with<br />
the Police Department who has two <strong>of</strong>ficers trained<br />
to teach the class.<br />
The center has formed a partnership with the<br />
Timothy Edwards Middle School to use their<br />
Computer Lab to teach seniors how to use computers<br />
and the Internet. Classes were held 5 days per<br />
week during the school year. Well over 100 seniors<br />
were taught the basics <strong>of</strong> computers.<br />
Volunteer opportunities were available to utilize the<br />
valuable skills <strong>of</strong> the senior community in the Senior<br />
Center, local schools and as Health Screening volunteers.<br />
Transportation—<br />
Transportation is provided for the Senior and<br />
Disabled population via lift equipped buses provided<br />
through a grant with Greater Hartford Transit. Part<br />
time drivers provided 45-50 driving time hours<br />
weekly for Seniors & Disabled residents which also<br />
included daily trips to the Senior Center,<br />
Manchester Sheltered Workshop, local Medical<br />
appointments and some employment locations via a<br />
fixed route system. The division also provides linkup<br />
transportation for ADA clients using the ADA<br />
transit system.<br />
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The Department <strong>of</strong> Human Services is a multi-generation<br />
service agency whose mission is to enable<br />
<strong>South</strong> <strong>Windsor</strong> residents to achieve and maintain<br />
personal and social well being by providing a variety<br />
<strong>of</strong> services, programs and resources that are both<br />
proactive and responsive to the community’s needs.<br />
Youth and Family Services<br />
The Youth and Family Services Division provides<br />
support services and programs for the youth and<br />
families <strong>of</strong> <strong>South</strong> <strong>Windsor</strong>. These services include<br />
crisis intervention and referral, juvenile justice programs,<br />
prevention initiatives, positive youth development,<br />
employment services and parent education<br />
and support.<br />
A total <strong>of</strong> 115 youth received individual counseling<br />
and support services this year. In addition,<br />
37 youth were involved in support groups addressing<br />
anger management and other teen issues. The<br />
popular Hire-A-Kid program successfully coordinated<br />
135 job referrals for teen participants. Our<br />
Juvenile Review Board presided over 22 cases.<br />
A total <strong>of</strong> 350 community service hours were<br />
assigned and supervised by the board.<br />
Youth and Family Services continued its collaboration<br />
with the school system, providing training and<br />
technical support to the high school, middle school<br />
and elementary school Peer Mediation programs.<br />
This year, youth services provided team building and<br />
decision-making training to 283 peer mediators at<br />
the elementary and middle school levels.<br />
An exciting new School Based Mentoring<br />
Program was initiated in the spring. This important<br />
program pairs business volunteers with middle<br />
school students in an effort to provide positive role<br />
modeling and support to students in need. Mentors<br />
were recruited from Gerber Scientific, Tolland Bank,<br />
Fleet Bank, Rockville Bank and town hall to participate<br />
in the first round. These mentors receive thorough<br />
training and then are paired with students<br />
selected by middle school administration and support<br />
staff. Mentors will spend an hour a week with<br />
their students doing a variety <strong>of</strong> positive activities.<br />
Matches will be made and the program up and running<br />
by October <strong>2001</strong>.<br />
The ACES (Alternative Community Experience)<br />
Program provides community service alternatives<br />
to students who are externally suspended from<br />
school. Working in conjunction with the schools,<br />
the YSB assigns and supervises community service<br />
projects for suspended students. Twelve youth participated<br />
this year, providing 74 hours <strong>of</strong> service to<br />
the community.<br />
Youth Services continues to provide support group<br />
facilitation, counseling support and other ancillary<br />
services to the schools. Our Intervention<br />
Coordinator, who is co-funded by the town and<br />
schools, worked with 56 youth experiencing difficulties<br />
with drugs and or alcohol. Our School<br />
Outreach Specialist is our liaison to Timothy<br />
Edwards Middle School and provides a direct referral<br />
route to our services. The outreach specialist is<br />
involved in a variety <strong>of</strong> support services including<br />
bully-pro<strong>of</strong>ing programs, strategy team meetings,<br />
the school climate committee and the new CARE<br />
initiative. The Youth and Family Services Director<br />
and the School Outreach Specialist continued as<br />
active participants in School Climate Committee<br />
meetings that produced a unique new community<br />
position statement on acceptance and respect.<br />
This new initiative, called CARE, posits that <strong>South</strong><br />
<strong>Windsor</strong> is a Community that Accepts and<br />
Respects Everyone. This position statement has<br />
been adopted by the Board <strong>of</strong> Education and the<br />
<strong>Town</strong> Council and will be publicized throughout the<br />
community.<br />
Seventeen towns were involved in our PAWS<br />
(Peers Are Wonderful Support) Regional Peer<br />
Advocate Initiative. This program is funded by a<br />
grant from the Dept. <strong>of</strong> Education and involved<br />
three major events: a Leadership Training Retreat; a<br />
Diversity Awareness Conference and our annual<br />
PAWS Workshop Conference held at MCTC (400<br />
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students in attendance). The goal <strong>of</strong> this initiative is<br />
to bring together students from towns in the region<br />
who dialogue and then work together to address<br />
issues like cultural diversity awareness, violence<br />
prevention and a host <strong>of</strong> other teen issues.<br />
<strong>South</strong> <strong>Windsor</strong> Youth and Family Services continues<br />
to provide outdoor adventure challenge services<br />
to groups <strong>of</strong> students. This year, we<br />
designed and facilitated team-building workshops<br />
for 453 students. In addition, we again assisted<br />
middle school staff with their annual Orienteering<br />
Unit. This year, over 200 7th grade students participated<br />
in the training that included group decision-making<br />
initiatives, group process games and<br />
two days <strong>of</strong> orienteering and Conn. River study<br />
units at Northfield Mountain in Massachusetts.<br />
The <strong>South</strong> <strong>Windsor</strong> Youth Advisory Board was<br />
again active in planning and implementing the ninth<br />
annual Family Awareness Day event. Over 650<br />
residents enjoyed a full day <strong>of</strong> family fun and wellness<br />
programs including the Children’s One Mile<br />
Fun Run, Hog Jog, haunted house, Shriner’s<br />
clowns, face painting, Fidelco guide dogs, pony<br />
rides, games (facilitated by the Jaycees) and a<br />
mobile amusement center. A barbecue was prepared<br />
and served by the Super Sixties Sportsmen.<br />
Our very generous business community sponsored<br />
various elements <strong>of</strong> the event and many made<br />
product donations. This event involves the collaboration<br />
<strong>of</strong> several departments including Youth and<br />
Family Services, Police Services, Schools and<br />
Recreation.<br />
The <strong>South</strong> <strong>Windsor</strong> Teen Center enjoyed another<br />
successful year. 335 youth were registered and participated<br />
in 159 activities throughout the year.<br />
Members <strong>of</strong> the Student Advisory committee provided<br />
tremendous volunteer service to the community<br />
including participation in Adopt-A-Road, the<br />
Vernon Soup Kitchen, Peter’s Retreat and the<br />
Wapping Fair. The Teen Center continued to be the<br />
recipient <strong>of</strong> generosity from several organizations,<br />
including the <strong>South</strong> <strong>Windsor</strong> JayCees who once<br />
again sponsored a mini-golf tournament with all<br />
proceeds benefiting the Teen Center. Our annual<br />
Teen Center Tag Sale was again a successful community<br />
event that netted over $2000 for the center!<br />
Youth and Family Services continues to work with<br />
the schools and our Local Prevention Council to<br />
spearhead various community prevention initiatives<br />
including a week long smoking prevention campaign<br />
at the middle school. Other initiatives included<br />
the ‘Get Hooked On Fishing, Not Drugs!’ campaign<br />
at the town’s fishing derby and Operation<br />
Graduation.<br />
SWAN<br />
Our <strong>South</strong> <strong>Windsor</strong> Aid to Neighbors Program<br />
(SWAN) provides parenting information and support<br />
programs to families in the <strong>South</strong> <strong>Windsor</strong> Area.<br />
This program is funded by DCF as a Parent<br />
Education and Support program. The goal <strong>of</strong> the<br />
program is to help parents increase their abilities<br />
and to reduce the stresses <strong>of</strong> modern family life<br />
through access to information and resources.<br />
Programs include ParentShare (a twice monthly parent<br />
education and children’s play group);<br />
Grandparents as Parents (a group for Grandparents<br />
raising their Grandchildren) and the <strong>South</strong> <strong>Windsor</strong><br />
Mentoring Program a new collaborative between<br />
Youth Services, the Board <strong>of</strong> Education and the<br />
Chamber <strong>of</strong> Commerce. 15 mentors have been<br />
recruited to work with 7th and 8th graders at<br />
Timothy Edwards School.<br />
9 Grandparents attended support group meetings<br />
and 37 others received other support services. 18<br />
parents used materials from the Parent Resource<br />
library. 236 parents and pr<strong>of</strong>essionals received information<br />
and referral services.<br />
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Teen center students caroling at Senior Complex.<br />
Other support services include parenting classes<br />
that target parents <strong>of</strong> young children, children aged<br />
6-12 and adolescents aged 12-18. 8 parents took<br />
parenting classes throughout the year. In addition a<br />
new program called Kids with Incredible Potential<br />
was <strong>of</strong>fered for parents <strong>of</strong> children with ADD/ADHD.<br />
7 parents participated in the program and then<br />
started an ongoing support group. The SWAN<br />
coordinator and Family Outreach worker are available<br />
to provide services to families in stress. 37<br />
families were seen during this year.<br />
A Community Child Advocacy Team meets during<br />
the school year. This Team consists <strong>of</strong> Youth and<br />
Teen center students provide holiday activities for children <strong>of</strong> parents<br />
who are holiday shopping.<br />
Family Services Staff, School Social Workers, local<br />
clergy and other Social Service providers from<br />
<strong>South</strong> <strong>Windsor</strong>. The goal <strong>of</strong> the team is to provide a<br />
network <strong>of</strong> supports for referred families who are<br />
experiencing stressful, challenging situations. 4<br />
families received supports services through the<br />
Team.<br />
DENNIS D. SHERIDAN<br />
DIRECTOR, SOUTH WINDSOR<br />
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TOWN OF SOUTH WINDSOR<br />
INFORMATION GUIDE<br />
<strong>Town</strong> Hall Main Phone # 644-2511, Press Extension # Below<br />
Ext.<br />
Assessor’s Office 211<br />
Assessment inquires<br />
Real estate, motor vehicles,<br />
personal property:<br />
Building Department 230<br />
Building permits-mechanical,<br />
Electrical, plumbing, heating<br />
Permits for sheds, decks, siding,<br />
Ro<strong>of</strong>s, fences, swimming pools<br />
Collector <strong>of</strong> Revenue 221<br />
Payment <strong>of</strong> real estate, motor<br />
vehicle, personal property taxes,<br />
sewer user charges, sewer<br />
assessments<br />
Data Processing 288<br />
Engineering Department 244<br />
Drain layer permits<br />
Street cut permits<br />
Topographic maps<br />
Water/sewer locations<br />
Finance Department 261<br />
Health Dept./Sanitarian 248<br />
Septic system<br />
installation/inspection, well siting/<br />
Contamination/testing<br />
Air/Water/nuisance complaints,<br />
Food/Day Care inspection<br />
Planning Department 253<br />
Planning & Zoning Commission<br />
Inland Wetlands Agency<br />
Zoning Board <strong>of</strong> Appeals<br />
Applications<br />
Zoning permits, subdivision approvals<br />
General information/statistics<br />
Pollution Control 247<br />
Sewer user changes;<br />
Sewer assessments<br />
Water Pollution Control Authority<br />
Emergency response to hazardous<br />
accidents<br />
Public Works 249<br />
Registrar <strong>of</strong> Voters 644-2513<br />
Democratic Registrar 275<br />
Republican Registrar 276<br />
<strong>Town</strong> Clerk 226<br />
Dog Licenses<br />
or<br />
Fish & Game licenses 227<br />
Marriage license<br />
Public meeting notices<br />
Vital records<br />
<strong>Town</strong> Council 206<br />
<strong>Town</strong> Manager’s Office 202<br />
280<br />
Street Service, Park & Grounds, Tree<br />
Warden 7:00 am to 3:30 pm 648-6366<br />
Street maintenance, street signs & potholes,<br />
tree trimming<br />
Snowplowing; curb & lawn repair<br />
Sand pick-up<br />
Leaf collection and disposal<br />
Parks and grounds maintenance<br />
Community Center 648-6361<br />
Human Services<br />
Food and fuel bank<br />
SWAN program<br />
Crisis counseling<br />
Home management<br />
Community service restitution program<br />
Adult Services<br />
Financial & medical assistance<br />
Social services<br />
Senior outreach<br />
Youth Services<br />
Social services<br />
Positive youth development<br />
Transportation Program<br />
Senior citizens & handicapped<br />
Teen Center<br />
Social activities<br />
Drop in Center<br />
Recreational Department-648-6355<br />
Fire Department (Emergency 911)<br />
(for other than emergencies 644-2441)<br />
Police Department (Emergency 911)<br />
Community Service Officer<br />
Animal Control Officer 648-6239<br />
Neighborhood Watch<br />
Traffic Services<br />
Sight line complaints<br />
Street lighting<br />
Investigations<br />
Crime prevention<br />
Housing Authority 644-3082<br />
Subsidized elderly housing<br />
Low (Sec.8) housing<br />
<strong>South</strong> <strong>Windsor</strong> Public Library<br />
644-1541<br />
Wood Memorial Library 289-1783<br />
Sewage Treatment Plant 289-0185<br />
Board <strong>of</strong> Education 291-1200<br />
Probate Court 644-2511, Ext. 271<br />
Public Health Nursing 872-9163<br />
VITAL STATISTICS<br />
Settled: 1658<br />
Incorporated: 1845<br />
Area: 28.5 sq. mi.<br />
Population: 24,412<br />
Households: 8,952<br />
Tax Rate: 36.01 mills<br />
Assessment Ration: 70%<br />
Taxable Grand List: $1,401,003,611<br />
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TOWN OF SOUTH WINDSOR<br />
MEETINGS SCHEDULE<br />
Boards and Commissions Meeting Schedule *<br />
Agricultural Land Preservation 3rd Tue <strong>Town</strong> Hall 7:30 PM<br />
Board <strong>of</strong> Education 2nd & 4th Tue High School 7:30 PM<br />
Drug and Alcohol Abuse Prevention 1st Thurs Community Center 7:00 PM<br />
Economic Development Commission 4th Wed <strong>Town</strong> Hall 7:30 PM<br />
Historic District Commission 2nd Tue <strong>Town</strong> Hall 7:30 PM<br />
Housing Authority 3rd Thurs 50 Elm Street 7:30 PM<br />
Human Relations 1st Thurs <strong>Town</strong> Hall 7:30 PM<br />
Inland Wetlands 1st & 3rd Wed <strong>Town</strong> Hall 7:30 PM<br />
Library Board 4th Tue Public Library 7:00 PM<br />
Park & Recreation Commission 2nd Wed <strong>Town</strong> Hall 7:30 PM<br />
Patriotic Commission 3rd Mon <strong>Town</strong> Hall 7:30 PM<br />
Planning & Zoning Commission 2nd & 4th Tue <strong>Town</strong> Hall 7:30 PM<br />
Public Building Commission 1st Wed Public Library 7:00 PM<br />
<strong>Town</strong> Council 1st & 3rd Mon <strong>Town</strong> Hall<br />
Work Session 7:00 PM<br />
Regular Meeting 8:00 PM<br />
Water Pollution Control 1st & 3rd Tue <strong>Town</strong> Hall 7:30 PM<br />
Youth Advisory Board 2nd Thurs Community Center 7:00 PM<br />
Zoning Board <strong>of</strong> Appeals 1st Thurs <strong>Town</strong> Hall 7:30 PM<br />
NOTE: Please contact the <strong>Town</strong> Clerk’s Office at 644-2511, X 225 to confirm dates, times and locations as some schedules may<br />
change.<br />
* Most Boards/Commissions do not meet in the month <strong>of</strong> August<br />
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S O U T H W I N D S O R D R U G A N D A L C O H O L<br />
A B U S E P R E V E N T I O N C O M M I S S I O N<br />
An Overview<br />
The <strong>South</strong> <strong>Windsor</strong> Drug and Alcohol Abuse<br />
Prevention Commission was established in 1979 by<br />
<strong>Town</strong> Ordinance to study the problems <strong>of</strong> drug and<br />
alcohol use in the community and develop recommendations<br />
to address these problems. The commission<br />
is comprised <strong>of</strong> representatives from the<br />
Police Dept., the Board <strong>of</strong> Education, Youth and<br />
Family Services, a Public Health Association, <strong>Town</strong><br />
Council and five citizens appointed by the council.<br />
The commission also includes two seniors at <strong>South</strong><br />
<strong>Windsor</strong> High School. The commission receives an<br />
annual grant from the Department <strong>of</strong> Mental Health<br />
and Addiction Services for the purpose <strong>of</strong> supporting<br />
substantive prevention programs for <strong>South</strong><br />
<strong>Windsor</strong>.<br />
The following projects represent the kinds <strong>of</strong> prevention<br />
activities that the commission plans and<br />
implements annually:<br />
Family Awareness Day – October<br />
A day <strong>of</strong> family fun and wellness events held at<br />
<strong>South</strong> <strong>Windsor</strong> Community Center. Includes; One<br />
Mile Fun Run for Children, 5K Hog Jog,<br />
Face Painting, Shriner’s Clowns, Pony Rides,<br />
Haunted House, K-9 demonstrations, Car Seat<br />
Safety Checks, mobile amusement playground,<br />
and hayrides. The Prevention Commission maintains<br />
a booth with prevention information and promotes<br />
the state wide “Healthy Smoke-Free Homes<br />
Campaign”. Over 600 in attendance.<br />
Get Hooked on Fishing Not Drugs – April<br />
<strong>Annual</strong> prevention awareness campaign at town<br />
fishing derby. Prevention materials distributed; kids<br />
sign smoke and drug free life pledges which are<br />
entered into raffles for prizes; Healthy Homes signups.<br />
The focus is teaching awareness to young children<br />
and their parents in conjunction with a fun,<br />
family oriented activity. 510 in attendance.<br />
Timothy Edwards Middle School Smoking<br />
Prevention Week – May<br />
This will be the fourth annual smoking prevention<br />
week at the middle school; a week-long campaign<br />
with slogan, “Smoking…I can live without it!” It will<br />
feature a poster contest, student made videos, talks<br />
by trained high school student roll models regarding<br />
dangers <strong>of</strong> smoking and culminates with a presentation<br />
by “Up in Smoke”, a dynamic juggling/comedy<br />
team with a powerful prevention message. The<br />
entire sixth grade participates. 420 students participated.<br />
Operation Graduation – June<br />
Op Grad Committee <strong>of</strong> parents, Youth and Family<br />
Services Staff, and others, will organize and facilitate<br />
the annual safe graduation party for graduating<br />
seniors. The party is held at the high school. This<br />
is a drug and alcohol free celebration for <strong>South</strong><br />
<strong>Windsor</strong>’s graduating class. 300 seniors<br />
participated.<br />
NEW! Straight Talk with Parents about Teen<br />
Drug/Alcohol Use and Abuse<br />
The commission designed this comprehensive program<br />
for parents in an effort to provide current information<br />
about youth substance abuse. The presentation<br />
includes recent survey statistics, information<br />
about ecstasy, a drug identification display kit, how<br />
to handle parties at home and more. An informative<br />
brochure entitled ‘Teen Parties and the Law’ has<br />
been produced for this presentation. Presenters<br />
include ERASE (Regional Action Council) personnel,<br />
Youth and Family Services, School Resource<br />
Officers, school guidance counselors and high<br />
school students. The program is available to any<br />
interested parent group. Presented to 32 parents; 8<br />
high school students participated as presenters.<br />
KERRY WEINZIMMER, CHAIRPERSON<br />
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L I B R A R Y D I R E C T O R<br />
The American Library Association has launched a<br />
five-year publicity campaign, @your library.<br />
What would you find @ your <strong>South</strong> <strong>Windsor</strong><br />
Public Library during 2000/<strong>2001</strong>?<br />
PEOPLE! Over 166,700 visits by our patrons,<br />
bringing us over 13,000 reference questions and<br />
borrowing 214,600 items (2,867 requested from<br />
other libraries). Nearly 6,000 people attending<br />
279 programs. Authors, musicians, artists, and<br />
performers, sharing their talents, challenging us<br />
with new ideas, and introducing unfamiliar cultures.<br />
Volunteers and benefactors, helping our<br />
library grow; weaving it into the fabric <strong>of</strong> community<br />
life by participating, enhancing our collections,<br />
and contributing new ideas.<br />
PROGRAMS! Our Children’s Department <strong>of</strong>fered<br />
programs for tots as young as one, and expanded<br />
programs for older children with a facilitated<br />
book discussion series sponsored by the CT<br />
Humanities Council and Time for Ideas in<br />
Libraries. Visits from local school classes and<br />
daycare centers increased, and we expanded<br />
participation in the orientation sessions for parents<br />
<strong>of</strong> kindergarten pupils provided by the <strong>South</strong><br />
<strong>Windsor</strong> Public Schools. Meetings were held<br />
with reading teachers and staffs <strong>of</strong> the school<br />
media centers, and we participated in service<br />
learning activities. The Children’s Library<br />
Sculpture Fund and the Ila Barbanell Alexander<br />
Collection, intended to provide original works <strong>of</strong><br />
art and an expanding collection <strong>of</strong> lively, inviting<br />
children’s literature, were established with gifts<br />
from our patrons.<br />
The Adult Department strengthened Senior outreach<br />
programming at the Village at Buckland<br />
Court and Summerville with the help <strong>of</strong> a donation<br />
in memory <strong>of</strong> Dottie Faust Kaczynski.<br />
Through the generosity <strong>of</strong> the Friends <strong>of</strong> the<br />
Library, our museum pass program was greatly<br />
expanded, and we joined the CT Center for the<br />
Book’s annual World <strong>of</strong> Words celebration, bringing<br />
a month-long series <strong>of</strong> programs on African<br />
culture to the Library in April. Three monthly<br />
book discussion groups sponsored by the<br />
Library, several community book discussion<br />
groups supported by our staff, and an active<br />
local Writer’s Group gave credence to the belief<br />
that the printed word is anything but passe!<br />
Enthusiastic audiences met authors Charles<br />
Morse, Michele Jacklin, Ellen Catala, John<br />
Sutherland, Raouf Mama, Okey Ndibe, Jeff<br />
Hutton, Jerry Labriola, Miriam Therese Winter,<br />
Richard Slotkin, Christina Shea, and Denis<br />
Horgan. Pr<strong>of</strong>essor James Coleman led readers<br />
through an exploration <strong>of</strong> Cultures in Collision.<br />
A second season <strong>of</strong> Winter Pops Concerts, cosponsored<br />
with <strong>South</strong> <strong>Windsor</strong> Cultural Arts and<br />
Wood Memorial Library, brought us Hand-Crafted<br />
Swing, The Hurdy-Gurdy Family Band, and<br />
Connecticut Brass. Visitors to the Children’s<br />
Department included yo-yo artist Eric Girardi, Jay<br />
Mankita’s Amazing Time Travel show, and Rocky<br />
the Rock Cat.<br />
CONNECTIONS ! Friends <strong>of</strong> the Library <strong>of</strong>fered<br />
varied opportunities to participate in activities<br />
from computer classes to museum trips and<br />
"baking opportunities" to book sales. Their<br />
efforts in support <strong>of</strong> our activities are invaluable.<br />
It’s no surprise that they are called upon to assist<br />
new library Friends groups being formed in other<br />
communities.<br />
Have you visited us on the web?<br />
brings you<br />
to the <strong>South</strong> <strong>Windsor</strong> Library 24 hours/day, and<br />
includes links to the <strong>South</strong> <strong>Windsor</strong> Schools, the<br />
<strong>Town</strong>’s website, iConn.org (the CT Digital Library),<br />
many <strong>of</strong> our licensed databases, and our electronic<br />
reference service. 2000/<strong>2001</strong> saw the<br />
beginning <strong>of</strong> our Hartford-area network’s migration<br />
to the SIRSI library system: watch for a<br />
much "livelier" electronic face for the Library in<br />
the future.<br />
What is @ your library in <strong>South</strong> <strong>Windsor</strong>?<br />
Excitement!<br />
MARY J. ETTER, LIBRARY DIRECTOR<br />
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The <strong>South</strong> <strong>Windsor</strong> Human Relations<br />
Commission was established by the <strong>South</strong><br />
<strong>Windsor</strong> <strong>Town</strong> Council, and consists <strong>of</strong> nine<br />
members appointed by the <strong>Town</strong> Council for a<br />
three year term. Members are selected from a<br />
cross-section <strong>of</strong> the community. The purpose<br />
<strong>of</strong> the Human Relations Commission is to foster<br />
mutual understanding and respect among persons<br />
and groups <strong>of</strong> diverse economic, social<br />
and cultural elements in <strong>South</strong> <strong>Windsor</strong>. The<br />
Commission works with other town agencies<br />
and commissions, and with private, civic and<br />
business organizations in presenting educational<br />
programs for the specific purpose <strong>of</strong> promoting<br />
better understanding among groups and<br />
persons in the community.<br />
and explore disagreements and common<br />
ground, and helping learn how to put words<br />
into action. This program is being explored for<br />
possible presentation in <strong>South</strong> <strong>Windsor</strong>.<br />
TERI PARROTT, CHAIRPERSON<br />
SOUTH WINDSOR HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION<br />
During the 2000-<strong>2001</strong> year, the Commission<br />
discussed the availability <strong>of</strong> rental apartments<br />
and Section 8 housing units in <strong>South</strong> <strong>Windsor</strong>.<br />
A licensed realtor from <strong>South</strong> <strong>Windsor</strong> met with<br />
the Commission to discuss Fair Housing laws.<br />
On different occasions, the Commission met<br />
with Matt Galligan, and with a member <strong>of</strong> the<br />
<strong>Town</strong> Council, to learn about the work <strong>of</strong> the<br />
Strategic Planning Commission. Planning was<br />
done on having a book discussion co-sponsored<br />
with the <strong>South</strong> <strong>Windsor</strong> Public Library, on<br />
a fiction book dealing with cultural differences.<br />
The book discussion is planned for the fall <strong>of</strong><br />
<strong>2001</strong>. A Commission member, Myrna Symes,<br />
former Director <strong>of</strong> Human Resources and<br />
Training at CIGNA, presented the video<br />
“Peacock in the Land <strong>of</strong> the Penguins”, a subject<br />
<strong>of</strong> how each person’s differences can add<br />
to the effectiveness <strong>of</strong> a group, as a whole.<br />
The Commission also researched a program<br />
done by the <strong>Town</strong> <strong>of</strong> Manchester on “Facing<br />
the Challenge <strong>of</strong> Racism and Race Relations”,<br />
helping citizens <strong>of</strong> a community get to know<br />
one another, consider different points <strong>of</strong> view,<br />
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PHONE NUMBER: 648-6355<br />
NEW HOTLINE: 648-6349<br />
NEW FAX: 648-5048<br />
Your pr<strong>of</strong>essional Recreation Staff, part-time specialists<br />
and hundreds <strong>of</strong> dedicated volunteers firmly<br />
believe that the benefits <strong>of</strong> parks and recreation are<br />
truly endless. And, judging from the past year, our<br />
residents seem to agree as demonstrated by their<br />
continual commitment to active living and healthy<br />
lifestyles. The importance <strong>of</strong> early learning is certainly<br />
recognized by <strong>South</strong> <strong>Windsor</strong> residents as<br />
participation in preschool programs continues to be<br />
very popular. Our caring and dedicated staff <strong>of</strong><br />
instructors continue to touch the lives <strong>of</strong> <strong>South</strong><br />
<strong>Windsor</strong>’s 245 youngest residents weekly. Growing<br />
in reputation, as well, is the after school programs<br />
<strong>of</strong>fered for school-aged children. These programs<br />
serve as a compliment to student’s classroom<br />
instruction and also provide enrichment for children’s<br />
special interests. Adults also acknowledge<br />
the Recreation Department as a place to learn,<br />
grow and get fit through a rotating <strong>of</strong>fering <strong>of</strong> wellness<br />
and fitness classes like Walking Buddies,<br />
Jazz/Cardio Classes and Dream Interpretation just<br />
to name a few. We welcome you to review the following<br />
highlights and statistics <strong>of</strong> the Recreation<br />
Department activities for the fiscal year 2000-<strong>2001</strong>.<br />
Competent instructors, volunteers and contractors<br />
successfully delivered 262 different recreational<br />
opportunities to literally thousands <strong>of</strong> participants<br />
over the year. The vast majority <strong>of</strong> participation<br />
occurred in formal structured programs and competitive<br />
sports leagues. Our formal programs<br />
accommodated over 5,429 registrants in areas<br />
such as: dance, drama, CPR and pre-school classes.<br />
Our pre-school activities alone served more<br />
than 1,204 registrants scheduled over an average<br />
<strong>of</strong> 45 hours per week each season, creating the<br />
hub <strong>of</strong> morning activity at the Community Center.<br />
Additionally, 2,372 participants were involved in various<br />
sports leagues such as basketball, soccer, s<strong>of</strong>tball<br />
and volleyball.<br />
Quite unfortunately, the 70 day season at Veterans<br />
Memorial Park, which operated from June 10 -<br />
August 20, was haunted by unpredictable detrimental<br />
conditions. Summer 2000 experienced 41 days<br />
<strong>of</strong> measurable rain (actually, over 12 inches in June,<br />
July & August!), an unusually low average daily temperature<br />
<strong>of</strong> only 68.7 degrees, and 9 closures due<br />
to contamination. That resulted in a mere 20 optimal<br />
days for outdoor aquatics. This begins to<br />
explain the lowest visitor tally in over 20 years at<br />
16,408, yielding an average daily attendance <strong>of</strong><br />
228. Despite the less-than-ideal environment, program<br />
participation statistics held their own for 2000.<br />
Nine hundred seventy registrations were processed<br />
for our American Red Cross Learn To Swim classes<br />
and 116 youngsters once again swam for our competitive<br />
swim team, the “<strong>South</strong> <strong>Windsor</strong> Seals”, as<br />
they celebrated their 10th anniversary!<br />
An expanded variety was the key to success for our<br />
summer day camp programs. Another recordbreaking<br />
1,336 registrants enjoyed the likes <strong>of</strong><br />
Kiddie Kapers; Camp Discovery; Pre School Camp;<br />
Adventure Unit (teens); Baseball Camp; Basketball<br />
Camp; Roller Hockey Camp; Multi-Sport Camp;<br />
and Mini-Hawk Sports Camp.<br />
Popular special events conducted throughout the<br />
year included: our Outdoor Summer Concert<br />
Series, co-sponsored by First Federal Savings,<br />
which drew about 1,500 spectators; the seventh<br />
<strong>Annual</strong> Thanksgiving Turkey Shoot basketball contest<br />
which attracted 100 teams; the <strong>South</strong> <strong>Windsor</strong><br />
Community Chorus and Band Concerts attended<br />
by over 500 people; our traditional/annual Egg<br />
Hunt, co-sponsored by Imperial Oil and the <strong>South</strong><br />
<strong>Windsor</strong> Junior Womens Club, accommodated well<br />
over 3,500 family members and friends; the<br />
Hershey Track & Field Meet in which 65 youngsters<br />
competed, our Open Tennis Tournaments in June<br />
and August attracted 59 competitors, and over 650<br />
anglers attended the <strong>Annual</strong> Fishing Derby, cosponsored<br />
with the Super Sixties Sportsmen Club.<br />
Additionally, approximately 18,000 people enjoyed<br />
the use <strong>of</strong> the Rotary Pavilion at Nevers Road Park<br />
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son, April -October. The Community Center<br />
processed over 3,100 room reservations, was utilized<br />
by over 200 different individuals and groups,<br />
248 weekdays throughout the year, with 102 weekend<br />
rentals.<br />
New programs initiated during the 2000-<strong>2001</strong> fiscal<br />
year included: Roller Hockey Camp; Multi-Sport<br />
Camp; Mini-Hawk Camp; Expanded Youth and<br />
Adult Art Classes; Introduction to Feng Shui;<br />
Introduction to Reiki; Natural Cooking;<br />
Snowboarding; Crafty Capers for Kids; Junior<br />
Astronomers; Introduction to Yoga; and Walking<br />
Buddies.<br />
As the needs <strong>of</strong> our community change, so must<br />
some <strong>of</strong> our services and policies. Some <strong>of</strong> the<br />
more significant improvements incorporated this<br />
past year were: 1) A formalized corporate sponsorship<br />
program, entitled “Sponsoring the Benefits”,<br />
was initiated generating over $10,000 in new revenue.<br />
2) On November 7, 2000, the residents <strong>of</strong><br />
<strong>South</strong> <strong>Windsor</strong> rallied together to successfully pass<br />
a 3.1 million dollar referendum to renovate the deteriorating<br />
pool at Veteran’s Memorial Park, scheduled<br />
for completion for the 2002 swim season. 3) The<br />
Master Plan <strong>of</strong> development for Parks & Recreation<br />
was completed by the Park & Recreation<br />
Commission, and adopted by the <strong>Town</strong> Council in<br />
April, <strong>2001</strong>. 4) The <strong>Town</strong> Council graciously<br />
approved the addition <strong>of</strong> a fulltime Office Clerk to<br />
provide improved customer service and administrative<br />
support.<br />
Dramatic improvements and changes were accomplished<br />
at many <strong>of</strong> the town park and recreation<br />
facilities as well. Most notably, the refurbishing <strong>of</strong><br />
the hardwood maple floor at the Ellsworth<br />
Gymnasium; the addition <strong>of</strong> dugouts at the Ayers<br />
Road Complex, compliments <strong>of</strong> the <strong>South</strong> <strong>Windsor</strong><br />
Little League; and the completion <strong>of</strong> the brick patio<br />
garden at the Rotary Pavilion at Nevers Road Park,<br />
courtesy <strong>of</strong> the <strong>South</strong> <strong>Windsor</strong> Rotary Club and the<br />
Parks & Grounds Division <strong>of</strong> Public Works.<br />
Periodically throughout the year, the Recreation<br />
Department joins forces with other town agencies to<br />
provide community activities. Successful collaborative<br />
efforts included: Family Awareness Day (with<br />
Police and Human Services Departments); Fishing<br />
Derby (with Human Services and Super Sixties); Day<br />
Camp inclusion (with the Board <strong>of</strong> Education);<br />
Recreation facility management (with the Parks<br />
Department) and the Holiday Home Decorating<br />
Contest (with the Parks and Recreation<br />
Commission).<br />
The Recreation Department is assisted by the Parks<br />
and Recreation Commission, an advisory group<br />
appointed by the <strong>Town</strong> Council. This nine-member<br />
commission meets the second Wednesday <strong>of</strong> every<br />
month except July and August. The commission,<br />
either on its own initiative, or in response to specific<br />
requests from the <strong>Town</strong> Council or the Director <strong>of</strong><br />
Recreation, makes recommendations concerning<br />
the development, maintenance and/or administration<br />
for recreation programs for the community. The<br />
Commission’s focus over the past year was the<br />
finalization <strong>of</strong> a comprehensive master plan <strong>of</strong><br />
development for parks and recreation facilities<br />
adopted by the <strong>Town</strong> Council in April, <strong>2001</strong>.<br />
The administrative staff at the Recreation<br />
Department extends a sincere thank you to all the<br />
volunteers, young and old, who have contributed<br />
their time over the past twelve months. These volunteers<br />
are the very foundation <strong>of</strong> the department<br />
and are crucial to the successful operation <strong>of</strong> its<br />
programming.<br />
Residents who are interested in assisting with program,<br />
have suggestions for programs or services, or<br />
wish to become a Recreation Sponsor are encouraged<br />
to call 648-6355.<br />
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RECREATION AREAS<br />
• Nevers Road Park: Located on the corner <strong>of</strong> Sand<br />
Hill and Nevers Road. Facilities include the<br />
Community Center, Rotary Pavilion complete with<br />
kitchen and restrooms (available for rent), exercise<br />
trail, hiking trails, s<strong>of</strong>tball area, 2 baseball fields,<br />
horseshoe pits, sand volleyball court and 3 regulation,<br />
and 2 junior soccer fields<br />
• Rotary Hill: (Pudim Property) Access from Barber<br />
Hill Road and Niederwerfer Road. Facilities<br />
include a hill for sliding, cross country skiing and a<br />
wildlife sanctuary with marked trails.<br />
• Rye Street Park: Located on Rye Street. Facilities<br />
include: 2 s<strong>of</strong>tball fields with lights, playground,<br />
picnic areas, 4 tennis courts, basketball court, and<br />
seasonal ice skating.<br />
• Veterans Memorial Park: Located on Pleasant<br />
Valley Road, west <strong>of</strong> the intersection with Ellington<br />
Road. Facilities include: a 1.6 million gallon<br />
swimming pool, picnic tables, grills, playground,<br />
pavilion with concession stand and showers,<br />
basketball court and open play field (seasonal).<br />
RAY FAVREAU<br />
YOUR RECREATION DIRECTOR<br />
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P A R K A N D R E C R E A T I O N C O M M I S S I O N<br />
This has been an exciting and productive year for<br />
the Park and Recreation Commission as we continued<br />
to lay the groundwork for the future <strong>of</strong> the<br />
parks and recreational facilities in <strong>South</strong> <strong>Windsor</strong>.<br />
Utilizing the $30,000 appropriation from the <strong>Town</strong><br />
Council, the Commission has spent much <strong>of</strong> 2000<br />
creating and developing a Master Plan <strong>of</strong> Park<br />
Design and Development.<br />
The Master Plan Subcommittee, along with the consulting<br />
firm <strong>of</strong> Vollmer Associates presented the<br />
exciting and comprehensive final draft <strong>of</strong> the plan to<br />
the <strong>Town</strong> Council in March <strong>of</strong> <strong>2001</strong>. We are happy<br />
to report that the Council approved and adopted<br />
our Master Plan.<br />
In the coming year, we look forward to keeping the<br />
Master Plan a vital, active document. In addition to<br />
continually working for the implementation <strong>of</strong> the<br />
Plan, we will remain vigilant for ways to improve it<br />
as the ever changing needs <strong>of</strong> the town evolve.<br />
In addition to completing the Master Plan, we continued<br />
the traditional role <strong>of</strong> the commission, in conjunction<br />
with the Recreation Department, <strong>of</strong> sponsoring<br />
and providing volunteers for the annual<br />
Holiday Lights Contest, the Easter Egg Hunt, the<br />
Turkey Shoot, and the Hartford Marathon.<br />
The Park and Recreation Commission is an<br />
appointed body <strong>of</strong> seven regular members and<br />
two alternates. The commission advises <strong>Town</strong><br />
Council on the active and passive recreational<br />
needs <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Town</strong>. Regular meetings are held in<br />
the Sprenkle Room in <strong>Town</strong> Hall on the second<br />
Wednesday <strong>of</strong> every month. Public participation<br />
is always welcome.<br />
VINEY WILSON, CHAIRPERSON<br />
D A T A P R O C E S S I N G<br />
During Fiscal Year 2000/<strong>2001</strong>, the <strong>Town</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>South</strong><br />
<strong>Windsor</strong> has continued to improve its web site and<br />
update various systems throughout the town. The<br />
web site continues to grow and provide more information<br />
and interactive features. We have added the<br />
service <strong>of</strong> Virtual <strong>Town</strong> Hall to our site. This allows<br />
the <strong>Town</strong>’s Departments to add information, such as<br />
calendar entries, agendas and meeting minutes,<br />
press releases and more in timely manner. Virtual<br />
<strong>Town</strong> Hall also <strong>of</strong>fers a subscription feature where<br />
agendas, press releases and legal notices will be<br />
mailed directly to subscribers e-mail accounts. This<br />
subscription service at no cost.<br />
We upgraded the dog license s<strong>of</strong>tware for the <strong>Town</strong><br />
Clerk. This will speed up license transactions. It also<br />
improves tracking <strong>of</strong> the license records, including<br />
renewal and delinquent records. We continue to<br />
explore available s<strong>of</strong>tware and hardware solutions to<br />
better serve the <strong>Town</strong>’s ever changing needs. This<br />
includes upgrading and replacing existing hardware<br />
and s<strong>of</strong>tware.We have also added an additional staff<br />
member to our department. We welcome John<br />
Marchesseault aboard. John comes to us from the<br />
Police Department, where he helped create our original<br />
web site. His many years <strong>of</strong> service there makes<br />
him familiar with the <strong>Town</strong> staff and our existing<br />
needs. His addition will help us better meet those<br />
needs. In addition to “regular” department functions<br />
he will provide <strong>Town</strong> staff with support services as<br />
well as maintain our web site.<br />
We look forward to continued growth <strong>of</strong> our site at<br />
www.southwindsor.org, as well as the on going challenges,<br />
which are ever present, as we update and<br />
upgrade our systems.<br />
EDWIN ERRICKSON<br />
DATA PROCESSING MANAGER<br />
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P L A N N I N G D E P A R T M E N T<br />
The economy continued at a strong pace in Fiscal<br />
Year 2000-<strong>2001</strong> and continues to be reflected in<br />
land use activity in <strong>South</strong> <strong>Windsor</strong>.<br />
Senior housing continues to be a very active segment<br />
<strong>of</strong> the housing market, and requests for<br />
approval <strong>of</strong> senior housing developments continue<br />
to come forward. Most <strong>of</strong> the senior housing developments<br />
to date have been smaller in size (20-25<br />
units) than traditional condominium development.<br />
This small project size was deliberately planned by<br />
the Planning and Zoning Commission so that the<br />
senior developments would fit more readily into<br />
neighborhoods. However, two new senior housing<br />
developments will be larger in size; one has 43 condominium<br />
units, another has 72 apartments that will<br />
rent at moderate rates.<br />
The Planning Department has invested a great deal<br />
<strong>of</strong> time and effort into the mastery <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Town</strong>’s<br />
Geographic Information System (GIS). The GIS is<br />
composed <strong>of</strong> computerized mapping <strong>of</strong> all properties<br />
in <strong>Town</strong> (about 10,000 properties), linked to the<br />
assessor’s data base. The end result is a computerized<br />
map with each property linked to the assessor’s<br />
information about that property.<br />
The benefits <strong>of</strong> having this technology are enormous.<br />
There is virtually no limit to the amount <strong>of</strong><br />
information regarding individual properties, as well<br />
as overall datasets about the whole town, that can<br />
be used for analysis or simply to provide information<br />
to people. We can at the touch <strong>of</strong> a few computer<br />
keys, show you whether your property has regulated<br />
wetlands or 100-year floodplain; what zoning<br />
district it lies within; when the property was last sold<br />
and for how much; the volume and page where the<br />
deed is located; whether your property is hooked<br />
up to sewers or whether sewers are located in your<br />
street. As we are able to bring more and more databases<br />
on line, we will be able to identify items such<br />
as land use and building permits that have been<br />
issued, and whether there are any variances, all<br />
from one computer terminal.<br />
However, this doesn’t begin to scratch the surface<br />
<strong>of</strong> GIS’s most potent ability: the ability to summarize<br />
and/or analyze all <strong>of</strong> this data to answer questions.<br />
We recently prepared a Development Constraints<br />
map to identify vacant land with no constraints such<br />
as wetlands or floodplain. We now know that there<br />
are about 2000 acres <strong>of</strong> vacant residentially-zoned,<br />
unconstrained land; and about 3,000 acres <strong>of</strong><br />
vacant industrially-zoned, unconstrained land (the<br />
<strong>Town</strong> has over 18,000 acres). The GIS system is<br />
also being used to calculate a realistic build-out<br />
scenario to be used for design <strong>of</strong> improvements to<br />
our sewage treatment plant, so that the improvements<br />
are not under-designed. The Open Space<br />
Master Plan was developed with active use <strong>of</strong> the<br />
GIS; for the first time, we were able to interactively<br />
display natural resource data such as prime farmlands<br />
and wetlands, with currently-protected land,<br />
<strong>Town</strong>-owned land, and developed land, in order to<br />
develop priorities for open space preservation.<br />
Fiscal year <strong>2001</strong>-2002 will bring the challenge <strong>of</strong><br />
managing the design and approval process so that<br />
we are able to secure sensitive, sensible development<br />
along Buckland Road in the Gateway Zone.<br />
In addition, we look forward to beginning the<br />
implementation stages for both the Planning and<br />
Zoning Commission’s Plan <strong>of</strong> Conservation and<br />
Development and the <strong>Town</strong> Council’s Strategic<br />
Plan.<br />
MARCIA A. BANACH, DIRECTOR OF PLANNING<br />
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P L A N N I N G A N D Z O N I N G C O M M I S S I O N<br />
During the fiscal year July 1, 2000, to June 30<br />
<strong>2001</strong>, the Planning and Zoning Commission held<br />
forty meetings and three Public Forums. There<br />
were also three sub committees formed:<br />
Conservation Easement; Lighting; and Impervious<br />
Coverage. We also participated in three Strategic<br />
Planning meetings.<br />
This period saw sixty-nine applications, <strong>of</strong> which<br />
one <strong>of</strong> the highlights was nine industrial lots<br />
approved known as Constitution Landing. Two <strong>of</strong><br />
those lots are under construction for Carla’s Pasta<br />
and Total Fitness.<br />
There were applications for one hundred and ninety-nine<br />
dwelling units; however, with the various<br />
types <strong>of</strong> regulations and special exceptions made<br />
available by the Commission, only sixty <strong>of</strong> these<br />
units were for single family dwellings on one lot.<br />
The balance <strong>of</strong> dwelling units were from:<br />
Strawberry Fields, a Multi-Family Development,<br />
restricted to age fifty-five and over (forty-two units);<br />
Wheeler Estates, a Senior Residence Development,<br />
also deed restricted as to age (twenty-five units);<br />
and Watson Farms, built with the assistance <strong>of</strong> the<br />
<strong>South</strong> <strong>Windsor</strong> Housing Authority which is CHFA<br />
income restricted (seventy-two units). These types<br />
<strong>of</strong> Multi-Family regulations allow for additional population<br />
growth, but not just on individual home lots<br />
which add disproportionately to town services and<br />
taxes.<br />
The Planning and Zoning Commission continues to<br />
study and hold public meetings on revisions to our<br />
<strong>Town</strong> Plan <strong>of</strong> Conservation and Development, however,<br />
the public participation in these meetings and<br />
public forums has been very disappointing. This<br />
Plan is an important document which will impact<br />
the future development <strong>of</strong> <strong>South</strong> <strong>Windsor</strong>, yet very<br />
few <strong>of</strong> our residents have evidenced an interest<br />
through participation.<br />
In conjunction with both the <strong>Town</strong> Plan and the<br />
Strategic Plan processes, the Planning and Zoning<br />
Commission, the Inland Wetlands<br />
Agency/Conservation Commission, and the Zoning<br />
Board <strong>of</strong> Appeals met to discuss issues, topics <strong>of</strong><br />
mutual interest, and to open a continuing dialogue<br />
among these Commissions to better serve our<br />
community.<br />
WALTER J. MEALY, CHAIRMAN<br />
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION<br />
Denials issued during this period were: a zone<br />
change on Buckland Road in the area <strong>of</strong> Smith<br />
Street; an outdoor permanent hot-dog stand at the<br />
Lowe’s property and a Stop and Shop application<br />
at <strong>Town</strong> Center.<br />
We should note the additions at International Fuel<br />
Cells on John Fitch Boulevard and the continued<br />
important impact and activity <strong>of</strong> our Architectural<br />
and Design Review Committee.<br />
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Z O N I N G B O A R D O F A P P E A L S<br />
The Zoning Board <strong>of</strong> Appeals was established in<br />
1938. Main function <strong>of</strong> the ZBA is to determine and<br />
vary the application <strong>of</strong> the zoning regulations on<br />
specific parcels <strong>of</strong> land where a literal enforcement<br />
<strong>of</strong> regulations would result in exceptional difficulty or<br />
unusual hardship. The Board is also responsible for<br />
location approval <strong>of</strong> the motor vehicle licenses<br />
which includes car dealerships and repair garages,<br />
(required by State Statute).<br />
This year the Board ruled on 49 appeals. Eight<br />
variances were granted to<br />
industrial/commercial/institutional developments for<br />
expansions or signage and one automobile dealers/repairers<br />
application was approved. Variances<br />
for additions or other construction were granted to<br />
30 residential properties. Ten variance requests<br />
were denied.<br />
The Zoning Board <strong>of</strong> Appeals hearings are held at<br />
the <strong>South</strong> <strong>Windsor</strong> <strong>Town</strong> Hall on the first Thursday<br />
<strong>of</strong> the month in the <strong>Town</strong> Council Chambers. The<br />
public is always welcome to attend. Applicants<br />
may submt for an application at the <strong>Town</strong> Hall in the<br />
Planning Department.<br />
MARJORIE S. ANTHONY<br />
CHAIRPERSON<br />
E C O N O M I C D E V E L O P M E N T C O M M I S S I O N<br />
The <strong>South</strong> <strong>Windsor</strong> Economic Development<br />
Commission was established in 1956 to enhance<br />
existing businesses, and to promote new business<br />
and industry to locate in <strong>South</strong> <strong>Windsor</strong>. We have<br />
had an active and busy year in 2000-<strong>2001</strong>, and it<br />
has been very rewarding. We continue to be<br />
successful in competing locally as well as nationally.<br />
Our industrial/commercial businesses continue to be<br />
an attractive addition to <strong>South</strong> <strong>Windsor</strong>.<br />
We are a <strong>Town</strong> with vision, creativity, planning and<br />
the foresight to maintain our economic momentum.<br />
Our goal for that vision is to continue to nurture<br />
<strong>South</strong> <strong>Windsor</strong> to make it attractive to businesses,<br />
and continue to take the initiative to preserve our<br />
open space.<br />
The Economic Development Commission has been<br />
actively involved in promoting the I-291 corridor and<br />
the Buckland Road area as well as our industrial<br />
parks throughout <strong>South</strong> <strong>Windsor</strong>, with a new industrial<br />
park which is the new home <strong>of</strong> Carla’s Pasta<br />
and Total Fitness, and an additional one in the planning<br />
stages. We have had an active year! We have<br />
had 50 new businesses and approximately 12<br />
expansions for the year.<br />
The Economic Development Commission has been<br />
a very active commission; we have some exciting<br />
goals and projects for future development <strong>of</strong> the<br />
<strong>Town</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>South</strong> <strong>Windsor</strong>. We have a number <strong>of</strong><br />
projects on the horizon for the year 2002; the main<br />
one being the Evergreen Walk project on Buckland<br />
Road. We are expecting another exciting year. Our<br />
goal continues to be to stabilize our tax base and to<br />
ensure that <strong>South</strong> <strong>Windsor</strong> remains a high quality<br />
<strong>Town</strong> in which to live and work. Our <strong>Town</strong> Council<br />
and <strong>Town</strong> Manager have made Economic<br />
Development a priority. With their help we will be<br />
able to implement our goals and continue to be<br />
competitive in the economic development marketplace.<br />
The Economic Development Commission meets on<br />
the fourth Wednesday <strong>of</strong> the month at 7:30 p.m. at<br />
the <strong>South</strong> <strong>Windsor</strong> <strong>Town</strong> Hall. The Commission<br />
does not meet in August or December. We invite<br />
you to attend our meetings. If you have any questions,<br />
concerns, or suggestions, please feel free to<br />
contact me. Public participation is always welcome.<br />
MARJORIE S. ANTHONY, CHAIRPERSON<br />
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S O U T H W I N D S O R A G R I C U L T U R A L L A N D<br />
P R E S E R V A T I O N A D V I S O R Y C O M M I S S I O N<br />
( S W A L P A C )<br />
The Commission was appointed by the <strong>Town</strong><br />
Council in 1987 to aid in the preservation <strong>of</strong> farmland<br />
and open space and to <strong>of</strong>fer support to the<br />
agricultural community. The Advisory Commission<br />
is comprised <strong>of</strong> representatives from a broad spectrum<br />
<strong>of</strong> the pr<strong>of</strong>essional community including farmers,<br />
local business people, realtors, town staff, and<br />
land use commissioners.<br />
SWALPAC helped formulate and bring to referendum<br />
the Open Space Funding in 1987 and 1996.<br />
Several properties have been purchased with those<br />
funds: the Sluzkanis Property (Nevers Road Park),<br />
the Barton Property (Rye Street), Priest Farm<br />
(Sullivan Avenue), the Willard-Waldron-Kelley<br />
Property (Clark Street), and the Mitchell Property<br />
(Sullivan Avenue and West Road).<br />
The Commission continues to evaluate and comment<br />
on open space properties for possible purchase<br />
by the <strong>Town</strong>.<br />
The Commission continues to support the Farmer’s<br />
Market in <strong>South</strong> <strong>Windsor</strong>. SWAPAC applied for an<br />
extension <strong>of</strong> the PZC permit for the Farmer’s Market<br />
at Oakland Road in the summer <strong>of</strong> <strong>2001</strong>.<br />
ELIZABETH WARREN, CHAIRPERSON<br />
F I N A N C E D E P A R T M E N T<br />
The Finance Department, which strives to provide<br />
quality service, works closely with all <strong>Town</strong><br />
departments in order to fulfill its responsibilities.<br />
Its primary responsibility is the recording,<br />
investing, and reporting <strong>of</strong> all funds in accordance<br />
with state statutes. The Finance<br />
Department, also, administers the <strong>Town</strong>’s payroll,<br />
which includes approximately 160 permanent<br />
and 220 seasonal employees. Some <strong>of</strong><br />
the department’s additional functions include<br />
completing all internal and external financial<br />
reports, processing accounts payable, recording<br />
all financial activity in the appropriate funds,<br />
reconciling all bank accounts, preparing the<br />
annual budget, and assisting the <strong>Town</strong><br />
Manager’s Office as necessary.<br />
MELANIE D. CRUCITTI<br />
DIRECTOR OF FINANCE<br />
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The Patriotic Commission was formed approximately<br />
twelve years ago, and consists <strong>of</strong> nine<br />
members, all <strong>of</strong> whom are residents <strong>of</strong> <strong>South</strong><br />
<strong>Windsor</strong>. The <strong>Town</strong> Council appoints the members<br />
for a term <strong>of</strong> three years, except that initially three<br />
members shall be appointed for two years, and<br />
three shall be appointed for a one-year term. All<br />
subsequent appointments shall be for a term <strong>of</strong><br />
three years. In addition, two alternates may also<br />
be appointed.<br />
The purpose <strong>of</strong> this Commission, while providing a<br />
service to the community, is to foster patriotism<br />
and pride among the citizens <strong>of</strong> <strong>South</strong> <strong>Windsor</strong>, the<br />
State, and the Nation. Also, to demonstrate evidence<br />
there<strong>of</strong> through the development <strong>of</strong> programs<br />
and activities.<br />
Each calendar year the Commission purchases<br />
floral wreaths for Veterans’ Day, with a service at<br />
Veterans’ Memorial Park, Memorial Day, with a<br />
parade and some expense for additional marching<br />
bands – such as the Governors Foot Guard, and<br />
followed by a service also at Veterans’ Memorial<br />
Park. Also for Memorial Day, three (one from each<br />
school level – for the first time this year, with 203<br />
entries including art work and a poem) $200.00 US<br />
Savings Bonds are purchased and presented to<br />
the winners <strong>of</strong> our annual student essay contest.<br />
Last years winners were Brandon Daugherty, Joe<br />
Olem, and Sherrie Chung on the topic <strong>of</strong> “How the<br />
Constitutional Freedoms <strong>of</strong> Our Country Affect My<br />
Life as a Young Citizen. This years topic was<br />
“What is a Veteran?” And the winners were:<br />
Jaclyn Toop, Christopher Wetzel, and Molly<br />
Resetarits. The winners were always included in<br />
the Memorial Day Parade on Monday, May 28,<br />
<strong>2001</strong>. In addition, funds are used to purchase<br />
flags for all <strong>Town</strong> cemeteries for Memorial Day. A<br />
new duty for us this year was the placing <strong>of</strong> these<br />
flags on the military gravesites aided by several<br />
Boy Scout troops from <strong>Town</strong>.<br />
Always watch for the banner at the “old 5 corners”<br />
<strong>of</strong> Ellington Road for information. Other activities<br />
for the evening include, some military exhibits and<br />
demonstrations, barbecue food for purchase, and<br />
the Community Band plays patriotic tunes to get<br />
your toes-a-tappin’. The grand finale is <strong>of</strong> course<br />
the fireworks display – it gets chilly, but never a rain<br />
date!<br />
On Veterans’ Day, we joined with many other surrounding<br />
<strong>Town</strong> Veterans’ in East Hartford for the<br />
parade to the War Memorial in Hartford. This was<br />
approximately a mile and a half walk, and we look<br />
forward to participating again with the Hartford<br />
Metro group.<br />
Old, torn, or faded U.S. flags are collected by the<br />
Commission in a designated container at the <strong>Town</strong><br />
Hall lobby, and now also at the libraries. These are<br />
disposed <strong>of</strong> during a private ceremony on Flag Day<br />
at the Firehouse Headquarters on Ellington Road.<br />
A booklet on flag care and etiquette is available<br />
from <strong>Town</strong> Hall.<br />
Meetings <strong>of</strong> the Patriotic Commission are held<br />
every third Monday, from September to June at<br />
7:30 p.m. at the <strong>Town</strong> Hall.<br />
TERI DICKEY-GAIGNAT, CHAIRPERSON<br />
Picnic-in-the-Park is another annually funded event<br />
held in honor <strong>of</strong> Armed Forces Day at Rye Street<br />
Park, usually the second Saturday evening in May.<br />
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W A T E R P O L L U T I O N C O N T R O L A U T H O R I T Y<br />
The Water Pollution Control Authority has the<br />
responsibility for approving sanitary sewer construction<br />
plans and operating the sewage system. The<br />
Authority levies benefit assessments, award contracts,<br />
selects engineers and applies for state and<br />
federal funds as specified in the Connecticut<br />
General Statutes.<br />
Policy Revisions<br />
The W.P.C.A. adopted a single meeting per month<br />
schedule in response to a decrease in commission<br />
business.<br />
The Future<br />
The W.P.C.A. is involved in preparing the Strategic<br />
Plan along with all other boards and commissions in<br />
<strong>South</strong> <strong>Windsor</strong>. The purpose <strong>of</strong> this plan is to bring<br />
all the boards and commissions together with the<br />
common goal <strong>of</strong> improving the quality <strong>of</strong> life in<br />
<strong>Town</strong>.<br />
THOMAS HINDSON, CHAIRPERSON<br />
The W.P.C.A. and the <strong>Town</strong> <strong>of</strong> Manchester adopted<br />
revisions to the current <strong>South</strong> <strong>Windsor</strong>/Manchester<br />
Intertown Sewer Agreement. These revisions would<br />
provide for sanitary sewer service for an area along<br />
Buckland Road for future commercial development.<br />
The W.P.C.A. also adopted a policy to establish<br />
minimum fund balance requirements for the Sewer<br />
Special Reserve Fund.<br />
Project Approvals<br />
The W.P.C.A. approved sewer connections for 128<br />
residential units. Among these approved residential<br />
units were projects including a 43-unit senior residence<br />
development named Strawberry Fields, to be<br />
located on Sullivan Avenue.<br />
The Authority also approved 10 commercial connections<br />
during the past year that included Carla’s<br />
Pasta.<br />
In the past year, the Authority provided funding to<br />
conduct a Facility Plan Study. This study involves<br />
evaluation <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Town</strong>’s sanitary sewage system –<br />
Treatment Plant, Pump Station and pipes to ensure<br />
cost effective operation in meeting state and federal<br />
regulatory requirements and future <strong>Town</strong> growth<br />
needs. Said study will provide an opportunity to<br />
obtain state grants with which to fund system<br />
improvements.<br />
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During the Fiscal year 2000-<strong>2001</strong> the Commission<br />
received 19 applications, 1 was withdrawn, 0 were<br />
denied, and 18 were approved with various conditions.<br />
The Commission addressed three violation<br />
actions.<br />
The Commission carried out its task with the assistance<br />
<strong>of</strong> Jeff Folger, Environmental Planner/<br />
Conservation Officer. The Commission was further<br />
assisted by staff in the Planning and Engineering<br />
Departments.<br />
Initiative on selected open space parcels.<br />
Commission members assisted in establishing test<br />
plots for witch hazel plants to stimulate a forest<br />
product income initiative.<br />
ELIZABETH WARREN, CHAIRPERSON<br />
The IWA/CC sent representatives to the Open<br />
Space Task Force, SWALPAC, and the Linear Park<br />
Committee to aid these committees in addressing<br />
any wetland, conservation or land use planning<br />
issues. The Commission is also active in the<br />
Strategic Planning Initiative to define commission<br />
roles and responsibilities, identify issues and concerns,<br />
and develop action responses to those concerns.<br />
The Commission met with PZC and EDC to<br />
discuss wetland issues and how they pertain to<br />
development.<br />
In addition, the Commission oversees the management<br />
<strong>of</strong> the Wildlife Sanctuary. We are aided in this<br />
effort by a number <strong>of</strong> dedicated volunteers. Jeff<br />
Folger has taken on caretaker duties as well. The<br />
Commission sponsored a trail maintenance and<br />
cleanup day that was attended by many citizen volunteers.<br />
The Commission acknowledges the support<br />
<strong>of</strong> the Parks and Grounds Department <strong>of</strong><br />
Public Works in their annual contribution <strong>of</strong> time<br />
spent in mowing the sledding hill to control invasive,<br />
exotic plant species and maintain the hill as grassland<br />
habitat.<br />
The Conservation Commission produces and<br />
updates a series <strong>of</strong> educational brochures on the<br />
Sanctuary, which are available in the Planning<br />
Department, the <strong>Town</strong> Clerks Office and at the<br />
Sanctuary. The Conservation Commission also<br />
supported the Sustainable Forest Resource Grant<br />
project and the Natural Resourse Management<br />
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The Housing Authority <strong>of</strong> <strong>South</strong> <strong>Windsor</strong> is<br />
responsible for the administration and maintenance<br />
<strong>of</strong> (70) apartments for the elderly/disabled<br />
persons in <strong>South</strong> <strong>Windsor</strong>. Any person who has<br />
attained age <strong>of</strong> sixty two (62) years <strong>of</strong> age or<br />
older, or any person Social Security Disabled,<br />
may apply for an apartment. The maximum<br />
income limits <strong>of</strong> applicants are currently $36,350<br />
for one person and $41,550 for a couple. The<br />
residents must be capable <strong>of</strong> independent living,<br />
as the <strong>South</strong> <strong>Windsor</strong> Housing Authority does<br />
not provide any services.<br />
The <strong>South</strong> <strong>Windsor</strong> Housing Authority and Metro<br />
Realty Ltd. have filed plans to build 72 units for<br />
Senior Housing for those with low to moderate<br />
incomes. The project is <strong>of</strong>f Deming Street near<br />
Porter’s Share senior housing. The name <strong>of</strong> the<br />
project will be “Watson Farm” and should be<br />
completed by the end <strong>of</strong> 2002. The Watson<br />
Farm complex will have about a third one-bedroom<br />
units and the rest two-bedroom units.<br />
The Housing Authority <strong>of</strong> <strong>South</strong> <strong>Windsor</strong> and<br />
Congregate Committee have been working very<br />
hard to develop plans for a 40 Unit Congregate<br />
Housing Complex. The Congregate Housing<br />
Committee will continue the planning process for<br />
this facility. The Housing Authority should be<br />
applying in 2002 for State and/or Federal funding<br />
to build the 40-unit complex.<br />
This 40 unit congregate facility is needed in order<br />
to provide for our growing elderly population<br />
needs that will require additional services as their<br />
health declines and they require additional care<br />
and services. The elderly population is growing<br />
at a rapid rate because people are living much<br />
longer and there are not enough affordable elderly<br />
housing facilities available in the town. The<br />
Congregate Housing facility will meet the needs<br />
<strong>of</strong> our citizens as they grow older and need additional<br />
care, services and affordable housing.<br />
JAY KNIPPLE<br />
CHAIRPERSON<br />
C O L L E C T O R O F R E V E N U E<br />
Fiscal 2000/<strong>2001</strong> saw another increase in current<br />
tax collections to 98.56%. This was the fourth<br />
straight year since privatization ended that there has<br />
been as increase in percent <strong>of</strong> current tax collection.<br />
Prior year tax collections and suspense were over<br />
$590,000.00.<br />
Interest both current and prior years was over<br />
$375,000.00.<br />
Warrant and lien fees for taxes were $6,256.00.<br />
Sewer collections for user, assessments, interest,<br />
penalties and liens again topped $2 million dollars.<br />
This excellent job was accomplished by Cheryl<br />
Schaefer, Bonnie Rabin, CCMC and Edward C.<br />
Moniz, CCMC. This staff has over 55 years experience<br />
in revenue collection.<br />
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The Assessment Department’s primary responsibility<br />
is to value for tax purposes all property,<br />
both taxable and tax exempt located within the<br />
<strong>Town</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>South</strong> <strong>Windsor</strong> borders. Real estate<br />
property was revalued in 1994 as required by<br />
law. The 2000 Grand List assessments reflect<br />
70% <strong>of</strong> those 1994 values as required by<br />
statute. The total net increase to the grand lists<br />
<strong>of</strong> 2000 amounted to $ 41,253,912. This<br />
increase is attributed to increases in real estate,<br />
both new and additional residential and commercial<br />
real estate properties, additional motor<br />
vehicles and business personal property<br />
accounts. Listed below are totals for the<br />
October 1, 2000 Grand List:<br />
CHARLES DANNA<br />
ASSESSOR<br />
GRAND LIST TOTALS as adjusted by the BOARD OF ASSESSMENT APPEALS:<br />
GROSS ASMTS. EXEMPTIONS NET ASMTS.<br />
Real Estate $1,180,367,191 $16,083,210 $1,164,283,981<br />
Per.Prop. 113,533,175 38,143,760 75,389,415<br />
Motor. Veh. 162,810,673 1,100,458 161,710,215<br />
TOTALS: $1,456,711,039 $55,327,428 $1,401,383,611<br />
TOWN OF SOUTH WINDSOR<br />
TOP TEN TAXPAYERS 2000 GRAND LIST<br />
Rank Name Real Estate Personal Motor Grand<br />
Property Vehicle Total<br />
1. Gerber Companies $16,596,020 $5,964,550 0 $22,560,550<br />
2. May Company (Filene) 9,964,820 1,923,600 78,210 11,966,630<br />
3. Lowes Home Center 8,671,760 1,247,870 0 9,919,630<br />
4. Target Corporation 8,595,800 1,194,560 0 9,790,360<br />
5. CT. Light. & Power 281,860 8,039,450 0 8,321,310<br />
6. CT. Water Company 819,850 6,101,580 0 6,921,430<br />
7. RSK-Kellco/R.S.Kelley 6,765,750 34,700 13,290 6,813,740<br />
8. Health Care Reit, Inc. 5,806,690 500,025 0 6,306,715<br />
(Summerville)<br />
9. Andre L. Charbonneau 5,873,530 15,600 70,749 5,959,879<br />
10. Shepard-Pola 5,626,830 0 0 5,626,830<br />
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FIVE YEAR SUMMARY OF GENERAL FUND REVENUE COLLECTED (BUDGETARY BASIS)<br />
2000-<strong>2001</strong> 1999-2000 1998-1999 1997-1998 1996-1997<br />
General Property Taxes 47,441,935 44,092,366 42,597,588 38,971,413 37,028,242<br />
Intergovernmental 11,288,804 11,242,491 10,138,402 10,045,213 9,399,640<br />
Services 1,079,417 1,659,207 1,826,224 1,454,691 1,140,254<br />
Miscellaneous 1,042,995 1,011,707 1,549,773 1,392,880 958,553<br />
Transfers-In 68,082 60,900 58,418 194,258 18,453<br />
Total Revenues 60,921,233 58,066,671 56,170,405 52,058,455 48,545,142<br />
FIVE YEAR SUMMARY OF GENERAL FUND EXPENDITURES<br />
2000-<strong>2001</strong> 1999-2000 1998-1999 1997-1998 1996-1997<br />
General Government 2,329,976 2,232,822 2,122,362 2,110,562 1,832,147<br />
Public Safety 4,235,445 4,048,240 3,847,688 3,540,427 3,416,802<br />
Public Works 4,822,280 4,376,954 4,199,647 4,014,306 3,888,318<br />
Human Services 493,759 455,954 448,965 492,845 505,417<br />
Recreation 263,650 774,622 710,632 578,194 419,326<br />
Library 718,743 685,405 643,416 618,937 602,269<br />
Transfers-Out 1,549,510 1,492,616 1,590,478 839,339 1,289,185<br />
Debt Service 4,432,638 4,529,448 4,608,957 4,139,230 3,378,216<br />
Miscellaneous 1,916,730 1,945,390 1,838,269 1,873,237 2,028,728<br />
Board Of Education 39,510,483 36,726,310 35,148,369 33,313,945 32315752<br />
Total Expenditures 60,273,214 57,267,761 55,158,783 51,521,022 49,676,160<br />
FIVE YEAR COMPARATIVE ASSESSOR GRAND LIST REPORT<br />
Oct. 1, 2000 Oct. 1, 1999 Oct. 1, 1998 Oct. 1, 1997 Oct. 1, 1996<br />
Real Estate 1,180,367,191 1,140,988,031 1,098,719,084 1,079,965,228 1,064,772,666<br />
Personal Property 113,533,175 106,822,047 82,480,090 92,626,065 87,154,635<br />
Motor Vehicle 162,810,673 157,033,360 140,294,270 132,419,353 133,308,086<br />
Grand Total 1,456,711,039 1,404,843,438 1,321,493,444 1,305,010,646 1,285,235,387<br />
Less Exemptions 55,327,428 44,713,739 34,435,383 29,683,643 28,100,954<br />
Net Grand List 1,401,383,611 1,360,129,699 1,287,058,061 1,275,327,003 1,257,134,433<br />
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<strong>Town</strong> Officials (as <strong>of</strong> 11/15/00)<br />
ELECTED OFFICIALS<br />
<strong>Town</strong> Council<br />
William Aman<br />
Paul Burnham<br />
Thomas Delnicki<br />
Deborah Fine<br />
Mayor Marianne Lassman Fisher<br />
Deputy Mayor Edward Havens<br />
John P. Pelkey<br />
Matthew Streeter<br />
Roseann Williams<br />
<strong>Town</strong> Clerk<br />
Gretchen Bickford<br />
Board <strong>of</strong> Education<br />
Kathleen Soucy Daugherty<br />
John M. Giordano, Chairperson<br />
Patrick R. Hennessey<br />
David S. Joy<br />
Victoria S. McCulloch, Vice<br />
Chairperson<br />
Judith E. Paquin<br />
Antoinette M. Rodrigues<br />
Janice A. Snyder<br />
David Wilson, Secretary<br />
Dr. Joseph Wood, Superintendent<br />
Board <strong>of</strong> Selectmen<br />
Peter T. Anthony, Jr.<br />
Constables<br />
Peter T. Anthony, Sr.<br />
Audrey J. Delnicki<br />
Margaret Johnston<br />
Edward Kasheta<br />
Jay G. Murtha<br />
Planning and Zoning Commission<br />
Louise Evans, Secretary<br />
Sue W. Larsen<br />
Kevin McCann<br />
Walter Mealy, Chairperson<br />
Marshall Montana; Vice Chairperson<br />
Patricia R. Porter<br />
Timothy Wentzell<br />
Roger Cottle, Alternate<br />
Douglas Manion, Alternate<br />
Patrick Kennedy, Alternate<br />
Registrars <strong>of</strong> Voters<br />
Frances Knipple<br />
Janis Murtha<br />
<strong>Town</strong> Treasurer<br />
Jacqueline Smith<br />
APPOINTED OFFICIALS<br />
Justices <strong>of</strong> the Peace<br />
Marjorie Anthony<br />
Philip P. Apter<br />
W. Philip Braender, Jr.<br />
Marilyn Burger<br />
Joseph J. Carino<br />
Sirkka S. D. Christensen<br />
Helen M. Conaty<br />
Jean A. Conaty<br />
Fred DeGiacomo<br />
Joseph DeMaio<br />
Josephine DeMaio<br />
Patrick Edenburn-MacQueen<br />
Carol A. Flagg<br />
Edwina H. Futtner<br />
Thomas F. Griffin<br />
Carol J. Hart<br />
Jay P. Knipple<br />
June V. Lanza<br />
Mark A. Lillis<br />
Muriel A. Mahr<br />
Marilyn M. Morrison<br />
Barbara C. Murray<br />
Janis K. Murtha<br />
Joel P. Nadel<br />
Judith Paquin<br />
Maxine Teri Parrott<br />
Hazel Rodgers Perkins<br />
Elaine M. Pilver<br />
Brenda L. Pines<br />
Marion R. Roscio<br />
Lincoln H. Streeter<br />
Joan F. Walsh<br />
G. Warren Westbrook<br />
Abraham (Abe) Ziskis<br />
TOWN COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS<br />
Clerk <strong>of</strong> the Council<br />
Patricia Brown<br />
<strong>Town</strong> Attorney<br />
Atty. Barry Guliano<br />
<strong>Town</strong> Auditors<br />
Scully & Wolf<br />
<strong>Town</strong> Manager<br />
Matthew B. Galligan<br />
Representatives to Capitol<br />
Region Council<br />
<strong>of</strong> Governments (CRCOG)<br />
Policy Board<br />
Mayor Marianne Lassman Fisher<br />
Deputy Mayor Edward Havens<br />
Regional Planning Commission<br />
Frank Castro<br />
Walter Mealy, Alternate<br />
Transportation Committee<br />
Marcia Banach<br />
Housing Committee<br />
VACANCY<br />
Connecticut River Assembly<br />
Jacqueline Smith, Representative<br />
VACANCY – Alternate<br />
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<strong>Town</strong> Officials (continued)<br />
Appointed Boards<br />
and Commissions<br />
Agricultural Land Preservation<br />
Advisory Commission<br />
Cile Decker<br />
Walter Foster<br />
James Futtner<br />
Intino<br />
Sandy Jeski<br />
Frank Niederwerfer<br />
Tim Shepard<br />
VACANCY<br />
Jacqueline Smith<br />
Robert Waldron<br />
Sherwood Waldron<br />
Elizabeth Warren, Chairperson<br />
Board <strong>of</strong> Assessment Appeals<br />
Anatoli Dubecky (Rep. G.<br />
Westbrook)<br />
Clarence W. Gay, Chairperson<br />
Joel Nadel<br />
Building Code Board <strong>of</strong> Appeals<br />
J. Kirby Holcombe<br />
David Patria<br />
Ken Olander<br />
Cliff Slicer<br />
Mark Lillis<br />
Drug and Alcohol Abuse<br />
Prevention Commission<br />
Elaine K. Holcombe<br />
Joseph Kennedy<br />
Robert LaRochelle<br />
Judy Paquin<br />
Also Agency Representatives<br />
Police Chief (or Designee)<br />
Board <strong>of</strong> Education (Chairperson<br />
or designee)<br />
H. S. Div. Director/Youth Services<br />
Regional Health Care Agency<br />
Member<br />
Greater Hartford<br />
Tourism District<br />
Peter DeMallie<br />
Capital Region Growth Council<br />
Denise Whitford<br />
Economic Development<br />
Commission<br />
Marjorie Anthony, Chairperson<br />
Edwina Futtner<br />
Joseph Carino<br />
Joseph DeMaio<br />
M. Terrie Kyc<br />
Mark Lillis<br />
Marilyn Morrison<br />
James Murray<br />
Janis Murtha<br />
Clifford Slicer<br />
Daniel Seypura, Alternate<br />
Leroy Vanderputten, Alternate<br />
David Fields, Alternate<br />
David Guay, Alternate<br />
Greater Hartford Transit<br />
District<br />
John J. Mitchell<br />
Historic District Commission<br />
Caroline Alexander, Chairperson<br />
Kathleen Brady<br />
Karen Gano<br />
Karen Collier<br />
Virginia Macro<br />
Charles Nielsen<br />
Helen Flynn, Alternate<br />
VACANCY<br />
Myrtle Odlum, Alternate<br />
Housing Authority<br />
Dwight Johnson<br />
Jay Knipple, Chairperson<br />
Joan Murphy, Vice Chairperson<br />
Jeanne Spencer<br />
Yvette Chabotte<br />
Janet Prior, Executive Dir. Of<br />
Housing for Elderly<br />
Human Relations Commission<br />
Elizabeth Asplund, Chairperson<br />
Dorothy Cottle, Secretary<br />
Anita Cappalla<br />
Binh Nguyen<br />
Florence E. Parker-Bair<br />
Patricia Lariviere<br />
Maxine Parrott<br />
Marilyn Pugliese<br />
Inland/Wetlands Agency<br />
Audrey Delnicki<br />
Philip Forzley, Vice Chairperson<br />
Carol A. Heffler, Secretary<br />
Barbara Kelly<br />
Richard Nicholson<br />
John O’Connell<br />
John Phillips<br />
Elizabeth Warren, Chairperson<br />
Audrey M. Wasik<br />
Ken Olander , Alternate<br />
Richard Muller, Alternate<br />
Insurance Control Commission<br />
Matthew Galligan,<br />
<strong>Town</strong> Mgr., Chair<br />
Marianne Lassman Fisher<br />
( or her designee)<br />
Kathleen Soucy Daugherty,<br />
Bd. <strong>of</strong> Ed. (or her designee)<br />
Barry Guliano, <strong>Town</strong> Attorney<br />
Paul Burnham <strong>Town</strong> Council<br />
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<strong>Town</strong> Officials (continued)<br />
Library Board<br />
Marcia Andrus, Secretary<br />
Suzanne Fitts<br />
Gladys Nadel, Vice Chairperson<br />
Peter Plummer, Chairperson<br />
Kathleen-Mary Sharos<br />
Carole Stroud, Treasurer<br />
Mass Transit and Highway<br />
Advisory Commission<br />
Robert Dickinson<br />
Dorothy Corcoran<br />
Harvey Fine<br />
Susanne Hannigan<br />
Marilyn Morrison<br />
Robert L. Murray, Jr.<br />
James Neary<br />
Walter Pekala<br />
Bruce Snow<br />
Susan Smith<br />
Park and Recreation Commission<br />
Peter T. Anthony, Jr.<br />
Richard Blanchard<br />
Elaine Britz<br />
Josephine DeMaio<br />
Thomas Lines<br />
Kevin McCann, Vice Chairperson<br />
Thomas Ruby<br />
Lavina Wilson, Chairperson<br />
James Snow<br />
Antoinette Rodriques, Alternate<br />
Mark Sluboski, Alternate<br />
Patriotic Commission<br />
Joseph D’Amato<br />
M. Terrie Kyc<br />
Harvey Fine<br />
Robert Moeller<br />
Elizabeth Pendleton<br />
John Raphael<br />
Jim Throwe<br />
Lorraine Vespa<br />
Doris Avery, Secretary<br />
Personnel Board <strong>of</strong> Appeals<br />
Herbert Asplund<br />
Edwin Lassman<br />
Nancy Simonds<br />
Public Building Commission<br />
Glen Beaulieu<br />
Howard E. Fitts, Chairperson<br />
Kenneth Fitzgerald, Vice Chairperson<br />
Carol S. Kelley<br />
Kenneth Jeski<br />
Harvey Fine<br />
Charles E. Lyons<br />
Redevelopment Agency<br />
Barbara Barbour<br />
Cile Decker<br />
Bernard Demko<br />
D. Bruce McDonald<br />
James McGinn<br />
Water Pollution Control Authority<br />
Richard Aries<br />
Joseph Carino<br />
Robert Dickinson<br />
Carol Fletterick<br />
Thomas Hindson, Chairperson<br />
Kenneth Olander<br />
Wayne Tursi<br />
Zoning Board <strong>of</strong> Appeals<br />
Marjorie Anthony, Chairperson<br />
Joseph Carino<br />
Barbara Murray<br />
Joel Nadel, Secretary<br />
Robert Warren, Vice Chairperson<br />
Robert Knapp, Alternate<br />
Thomas Berstene, Alternate<br />
Stephen Wagner, Alternate<br />
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<strong>Town</strong> Officials (continued)<br />
MAYORAL APPOINTMENTS<br />
Cable Advisory Board<br />
Martin Molloy<br />
David O’Neil<br />
Vacancy<br />
David Joy (Bd. <strong>of</strong> Ed. Appt.)<br />
Rep. For Reg. Mental Health<br />
Catchment Area Council 15<br />
Vacancy<br />
<strong>Town</strong> Historian<br />
M. Terrie Kyc<br />
TOWN COUNCIL STANDING COMMITTEES<br />
Education Committee<br />
Same as Strategic Planning Consortium<br />
Ethics Committee<br />
Thomas Delnicki<br />
Roseann Williams<br />
Edward Havens<br />
Financial Planning Committee<br />
Deborah Fine<br />
John Pelkey<br />
William Aman<br />
Public Health & Safety Committee<br />
John Pelkey<br />
Roseann Williams<br />
Paul Burnham<br />
Personnel Committee<br />
Deborah Fine<br />
Matthew Streeter<br />
Roseann Williams<br />
Open Space Task Force<br />
Marcia Banach<br />
Pat Botteron, Chairperson<br />
Louise Evans<br />
Michael Gantick<br />
Carol Heffler<br />
Sol Kerensky<br />
Karl Reichle<br />
Elizabeth Warren<br />
Lavina Wilson<br />
Roy Normen<br />
Betty Osborne<br />
Jim Allison<br />
OTHER COMMITTEES<br />
Capital Budget Policy Committee<br />
William Aman<br />
Kathleen Daugherty<br />
Matthew Galligan<br />
Michael Gantick<br />
John Giordano<br />
Pat Hankard<br />
John Pelkey<br />
Janice Snyder<br />
Roseann Williams<br />
Dr. Joseph Wood<br />
Linear Park Committee<br />
Peter Anthony, Vice Chairperson<br />
Ray Brandoli<br />
Jeff Folger<br />
Jack Lawton<br />
Jack Phillips, Chairperson<br />
Tim Shepard<br />
Pension Committee<br />
William Aman<br />
Marianne Lassman Fisher<br />
Matthew Streeter<br />
Audit Committee<br />
Thomas Delnicki<br />
Deborah Fine<br />
Edward Havens<br />
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<strong>Town</strong> Officials (continued)<br />
Utilities Study Committee<br />
Michael Gantick<br />
Tim Shepard<br />
Redevelopment Agency<br />
Barbara Barbour<br />
Bernard Demko<br />
Bruce McDonald<br />
James McGinn<br />
Charles Regulbuto<br />
Historic District Comm.<br />
Study Committee<br />
Caroline Alexander<br />
Edwina Futtner<br />
Jean Klein<br />
Gary Pitcock<br />
Christopher & Karen Robinson<br />
Youth Advisory Board<br />
Laurie Beeler<br />
Mark Josel<strong>of</strong>f,<br />
Recreation Dept. Rep.<br />
Jo-Ann Ciccaglione,<br />
Teen Center Supervisor<br />
Meghan Coughlin,<br />
SWHS Student Rep.<br />
Pat Farrell,<br />
Savings Bank <strong>of</strong> Manchester<br />
Sal Genovese, parent<br />
Kathy Korzeb,<br />
Svgs. Bank <strong>of</strong> Manchester<br />
Jo Ellen Lavigne<br />
Colleen Lyons,<br />
S.W. Police Dept.<br />
Chris Moran, Teacher<br />
Lise O’Neill,<br />
Human Services Specialist II<br />
Dennis Sheridan,<br />
Director <strong>of</strong> Youth & Family Serv.<br />
Deborah Sheldon, Co-Chairperson<br />
Michael Thompson, Chairperson<br />
Michael McCarty, Rec. Dept. Rep<br />
Denise Whitford, Economic<br />
Development Coordinator<br />
Commission Staff Liaisons or<br />
Secretaries<br />
Inland Wetlands/Conservation<br />
Commission, Deborah Reid<br />
Library Board, Catherine Belanger<br />
Park & Recreation Commission,<br />
Raymond Favreau<br />
Planning & Zoning Commission,<br />
Debbie Favreau<br />
Public Building Commission,<br />
Mary Beaulieu<br />
Water Pollution Control Authority,<br />
Rosalyn Toper<br />
Zoning Board <strong>of</strong> Appeals,<br />
Deborah Reid<br />
Library<br />
Mary J. Etter, Director<br />
Probate Court<br />
William Grace, Judge <strong>of</strong> Probate<br />
Annette Tarascio, Clerk <strong>of</strong> Probate<br />
Paula Mancuso,<br />
Asst. Clerk <strong>of</strong> Probate<br />
Volunteer Fire Department<br />
William Lanning, Chief<br />
Sally Clark, Secretary<br />
Strategic Planning Consortium<br />
John Pelkey<br />
Thomas Delnicki<br />
Matthew Galligan<br />
Michael Gantick<br />
Cile Decker<br />
John Giordano<br />
Barbara Kelly<br />
Michele Lipe<br />
Douglas Manion<br />
Annabel Pedemont<br />
Janet Snyder<br />
Joseph Wood<br />
Department Heads and<br />
Assistants<br />
Assistant to the <strong>Town</strong> Manager,<br />
Judy Hall<br />
Assessor, Charles Danna<br />
Chief Building Official,<br />
John Collins<br />
Deputy Building Official,<br />
Chris Dougan<br />
Chief <strong>of</strong> Police, Gary Tyler<br />
Data Processing Manager,<br />
Edwin Errickson<br />
Assistant Data Processing<br />
Manager, Al Dumas<br />
Collector <strong>of</strong> Revenue, Ed Moniz<br />
Director <strong>of</strong> Finance,<br />
Melanie Crucitti<br />
Environmental Health Officer,<br />
Robert Deptula<br />
Fire Marshal, William Lanning<br />
Human Services/Director Adult &<br />
Senior Services, Valerie Ballard<br />
Human Services/Director Youth &<br />
Family Services, Dennis Sheridan<br />
Director <strong>of</strong> Planning,<br />
Marcia Banach<br />
Assistant Director <strong>of</strong> Planning,<br />
Michele Lipe<br />
Director <strong>of</strong> Public Works,<br />
Michael Gantick<br />
Superintendent <strong>of</strong> Pollution Control,<br />
Fred Shaw<br />
Superintendent <strong>of</strong> Parks & Grounds<br />
and Tree Warden, Karl Reichle<br />
Superintendent <strong>of</strong> Street Services,<br />
Melvin Stead, Jr.<br />
Assistant to the Director <strong>of</strong> Public<br />
Works, Richard Boudreault<br />
<strong>Town</strong> Engineer, Jeffrey Doolittle<br />
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Recreation Director, Raymond Favreau<br />
Assistant Recreation Director, Michael McCarty<br />
Zoning Enforcement Officer, Michael Turk<br />
Environmental Planner/Conservation Officer,<br />
Jeffrey Folger<br />
Democratic <strong>Town</strong> Chair<br />
Jacqueline Smith<br />
Republican <strong>Town</strong> Chair<br />
Julie Crandall Muller<br />
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ECONOMIC<br />
DEVELOPMENT<br />
COORDINATOR<br />
COMMUNITY<br />
DEVELOPMENT<br />
DEPARTMENT<br />
? CHIEF<br />
BUILDING<br />
OFFICIAL<br />
ORGANIZATIONAL CHART<br />
2002<br />
TOWN<br />
COUNCIL<br />
TOWN<br />
MANAGER<br />
TOWN<br />
ATTORNEY<br />
ASSISTANT<br />
TO THE<br />
TOWN<br />
MANAGER<br />
HUMAN<br />
SERVICES<br />
FINANCE<br />
DEPARTENT<br />
DATA<br />
PROCESSING<br />
DEPARTMENT<br />
RECREATION<br />
DEPARTMENT<br />
ENVIRON.<br />
HEATLH<br />
FIRE<br />
MARSHAL<br />
ADULT SENIOR<br />
DIVISION<br />
DIRECTOR<br />
YOUTH/FAMILIES<br />
DIVISION<br />
DIRECTOR<br />
DIRECTOR<br />
OF FINNACE<br />
DATA<br />
PROCESSING<br />
MANAGER<br />
DIRECTOR OF<br />
RECREATION SANITARIAN<br />
FIRE<br />
MARSHAL<br />
TAX OFFICE<br />
ASSESSOR<br />
POLICE<br />
DEPARTMENT<br />
CHIEF OF<br />
POLICE<br />
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