21.11.2014 Views

Annual Report 2006-2007 - Town of South Windsor

Annual Report 2006-2007 - Town of South Windsor

Annual Report 2006-2007 - Town of South Windsor

SHOW MORE
SHOW LESS

You also want an ePaper? Increase the reach of your titles

YUMPU automatically turns print PDFs into web optimized ePapers that Google loves.

<strong>South</strong> <strong>Windsor</strong><br />

one town, one future<br />

Fiscal Year <strong>2006</strong>-<strong>2007</strong> <strong>Annual</strong> <strong>Report</strong>


GENERAL INFORMATION<br />

Website:<br />

http://www.southwindsor.org<br />

Telephone: Main (860) 644-2511<br />

<strong>Town</strong> Manager (860) 644-2511 ext. 200<br />

Mayor (860) 644-2511 ext. 206<br />

<strong>Town</strong> Clerk (860) 644-2511 ext. 225, 226, 227<br />

Fax (860) 644-3781<br />

County:<br />

Area:<br />

Population:<br />

Government:<br />

Election Date:<br />

Date Officials<br />

Take Office:<br />

Mayor:<br />

<strong>Town</strong> Council:<br />

<strong>Town</strong> Manager:<br />

Hartford<br />

28.5 sq. mi.<br />

26,000 (estimation)<br />

Council/Manager<br />

Biennially, odd years, Tuesday after 1st Monday in November<br />

1st Monday after Election<br />

Matthew Streeter (R)<br />

Matt Streeter (Mayor), Cary Prague (Deputy Mayor),<br />

Gary Bazzano, Kathryn Hale, Edward Havens, Lisa Maneeley,<br />

Kevin McCann, John Pelkey, and Keith Yagal<strong>of</strong>f<br />

Matthew B. Galligan<br />

In Memory <strong>of</strong> three special people<br />

whose dedication to the <strong>Town</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>South</strong><br />

<strong>Windsor</strong> will never be forgotten<br />

Deborah Fine<br />

(April 30, <strong>2007</strong>)<br />

Serving the <strong>Town</strong> since 1985<br />

on various Boards and<br />

Commissions and as a member<br />

<strong>of</strong> the <strong>Town</strong> Council since<br />

November 1997.<br />

Marjorie Anthony<br />

(March 27, <strong>2006</strong>)<br />

Serving the <strong>Town</strong> since<br />

1988 on various Boards<br />

and Commissions.<br />

Richard Boudreault<br />

(August 24, <strong>2006</strong>)<br />

Serving the <strong>Town</strong> since 1987<br />

as the Facilities Manager and<br />

Assistant to the Director <strong>of</strong><br />

Public Works.<br />

2 | <strong>Town</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>South</strong> <strong>Windsor</strong>: <strong>Annual</strong> <strong>Report</strong> <strong>2006</strong>-<strong>2007</strong>


TABLE OF CONTENTS<br />

COVER STORY:<br />

“MY FRIEND’S PLACE”<br />

On June 30, <strong>2007</strong>, “My Friend’s Place,” a<br />

Boundless Playground, opened at<br />

Nevers Road Park.<br />

This Playground allows children and<br />

adults <strong>of</strong> all abilities to “come together<br />

and experience the wonder <strong>of</strong> play in a<br />

safe, barrier-free environment.”<br />

The <strong>Town</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>South</strong> <strong>Windsor</strong> has over<br />

2,500 elementary school aged children<br />

and over 250 <strong>of</strong> them have special<br />

needs. The Boundless Playground<br />

“<strong>of</strong>fers an environment where<br />

EVERYONE can laugh, play, learn and<br />

grow together, regardless <strong>of</strong> ability.”<br />

In addition to the Playground, <strong>South</strong><br />

<strong>Windsor</strong>’s “Down to Earth” Garden Club<br />

and two Master Gardeners, who are<br />

graduates <strong>of</strong> the UCONN Master<br />

Gardener Program, developed a sensory<br />

garden. The <strong>South</strong> <strong>Windsor</strong> Junior<br />

Women’s Club sponsored the “Sound<br />

Play” area <strong>of</strong> the Sensory Garden.<br />

This wonderful Playground is here today<br />

because <strong>of</strong> the help and support that was<br />

received from many Volunteers,<br />

Sponsors, and <strong>Town</strong> Departments.<br />

4 <strong>Town</strong> Manager<br />

5 <strong>Town</strong> Council<br />

7 <strong>Town</strong> Board <strong>of</strong> Education<br />

9 Public Works<br />

17 Police Department<br />

21 Fire Department<br />

23 Fire Marshal<br />

24 Building Department<br />

25 Public Building Commission<br />

26 Health Department<br />

27 Registrar <strong>of</strong> Voters<br />

28 Historic District Commission<br />

29 <strong>Town</strong> Clerk<br />

30 Human Services<br />

40 Human Relations Commission<br />

42 Library<br />

44 Recreation Department<br />

48 Park and Recreation Commission<br />

49 Planning Department<br />

50 Planning and Zoning Commission<br />

51 Zoning Board <strong>of</strong> Appeals<br />

51 Agricultural Land Preservation Advisory Commission<br />

52 Finance Department<br />

52 Housing Authority<br />

53 Information Technology Department<br />

55 Inland/Wetlands Agency/Conservation Commission<br />

56 Water Pollution Control Authority<br />

57 Patriotic Commission<br />

59 Economic Development Commission<br />

60 Collector <strong>of</strong> Revenue<br />

61 Assessor’s <strong>Report</strong><br />

62 Five Year Summary<br />

63 Auditor’s <strong>Report</strong><br />

66 Services<br />

69 Organizational Chart<br />

70 Hours <strong>of</strong> Operation<br />

71 Meeting Schedules<br />

Cover photographs provided by:<br />

Top: Arthur Querido<br />

Bottom: Recreation Department Staff<br />

<strong>Town</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>South</strong> <strong>Windsor</strong>: <strong>Annual</strong> <strong>Report</strong> <strong>2006</strong>-<strong>2007</strong> | 3


TOWN MANAGER’S REPORT<br />

Matthew B. Galligan<br />

<strong>Town</strong> Manager<br />

This year’s <strong>Town</strong> <strong>Report</strong> for Fiscal Year <strong>2006</strong>-<br />

<strong>2007</strong> will once again show an increase in the<br />

fund balance which will enhance the financial<br />

stability <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Town</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>South</strong> <strong>Windsor</strong>’s<br />

finances. I want to thank the <strong>Town</strong> Staff and<br />

the <strong>Town</strong> Council in helping to put the policies<br />

and practices in motion which has produced a<br />

positive outlook for our <strong>Town</strong>. For most <strong>of</strong> us,<br />

the increases in the fund balance stem from<br />

good managerial practices by our department<br />

heads. They evaluate their budgets and<br />

provide under expenditures throughout the<br />

year. They do this by looking for other ways to<br />

deliver services or by getting outside revenue<br />

sources to accomplish those services.<br />

Additional revenues from our Building<br />

Department, <strong>Town</strong> Clerk, and from the<br />

collection <strong>of</strong> outstanding taxes were another<br />

major factor in providing a strong fund balance.<br />

I want to thank all <strong>of</strong> our staff and volunteers<br />

who are constantly looking for ways to improve<br />

the delivery <strong>of</strong> services. Their attitudes have<br />

been cultured to constant training and use <strong>of</strong><br />

Total Quality Management practices through<br />

their daily operations. This has allowed for the<br />

most cost effective delivery <strong>of</strong> services to the<br />

community while staying within our financial<br />

resources.<br />

Every year we are also faced with many<br />

unfunded mandates from either the State or<br />

Federal Government. I would like to thank our<br />

local representatives, Senator LeBeau,<br />

Representative Aman and Representative<br />

Michael Christ for their continued support and<br />

work in keeping us apprised <strong>of</strong> some <strong>of</strong> the<br />

laws and regulations that will affect the <strong>Town</strong> <strong>of</strong><br />

<strong>South</strong> <strong>Windsor</strong>. They have been very helpful in<br />

opening up doors so that our voices may be<br />

heard at the State Capitol.<br />

As your <strong>Town</strong> Manager I will continue to<br />

monitor the <strong>Town</strong>’s Strategic Plan in order to<br />

make sure that the Strategic Initiatives will be<br />

accomplished so that we can keep a balanced<br />

community for <strong>South</strong> <strong>Windsor</strong> between<br />

residential, business, open space and<br />

recreational needs. With the help <strong>of</strong> the<br />

residents in approving some recent bond<br />

referendums we will be looking at some very<br />

key parcels for open space so that we can keep<br />

some <strong>of</strong> our working farms in place while at the<br />

same time keep areas in its natural state for us<br />

to enjoy.<br />

These successful outcomes in this Fiscal Year<br />

could not have been achieved without the help<br />

<strong>of</strong> the <strong>Town</strong> Council, our Boards and<br />

Commissions and our Staff. They all provide<br />

enormous amounts <strong>of</strong> hours to the community<br />

they serve which has helped to make <strong>South</strong><br />

<strong>Windsor</strong> a better place to live, work and play.<br />

I would also like to thank our residents for the<br />

support that you have shown to the <strong>Town</strong><br />

Government. Your support allows us to keep<br />

the quality <strong>of</strong> services at the levels that you are<br />

accustomed to by maintaining quality <strong>of</strong> life at<br />

the lowest and best effective cost that we can.<br />

4 | <strong>Town</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>South</strong> <strong>Windsor</strong>: <strong>Annual</strong> <strong>Report</strong> <strong>2006</strong>-<strong>2007</strong>


TOWN COUNCIL<br />

Matthew Streeter<br />

Mayor<br />

I am pleased to present you this <strong>Annual</strong><br />

<strong>Report</strong> <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Town</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>South</strong> <strong>Windsor</strong> for<br />

Fiscal Year <strong>2006</strong>-<strong>2007</strong>.<br />

Economic development continues to be<br />

strong. Our largest taxpayer, Evergreen Walk,<br />

continues to develop its second phase<br />

highlighted by the grand opening <strong>of</strong> L.L.<br />

Bean’s first Connecticut Store. Plans have<br />

been approved for new buildings to be<br />

constructed on the ECHN site.<br />

One <strong>of</strong> the highlights over the past year was<br />

that the <strong>Town</strong> Council finalized the sale <strong>of</strong><br />

Union School to the <strong>South</strong> <strong>Windsor</strong> Historical<br />

Society for one dollar. The Union District<br />

School on Main Street opened to students in<br />

1906 was turned over to the town from the<br />

Board <strong>of</strong> Education in 1981. Since that time it<br />

had essentially been unused for municipal<br />

purposes. It is the hope <strong>of</strong> the Historical<br />

Society to renovate the building into a<br />

museum and cultural center after an<br />

aggressive fund-raising campaign.<br />

Other actions which the <strong>Town</strong> Council has<br />

taken during the past year includes:<br />

• We approved use <strong>of</strong> new optical scan<br />

voting machines to replace old lever<br />

machines.<br />

• We entered into a tax abatement<br />

agreement with Aldi Inc. for the<br />

construction <strong>of</strong> a distribution center and<br />

regional headquarters facility on Rye<br />

Street.<br />

• We approved a plan for road, drainage,<br />

bridge and intersection improvements,<br />

which successfully passed referendum<br />

with the electorate.<br />

• We successfully partnered in matching<br />

Mini-Grant funding with the <strong>South</strong><br />

<strong>Windsor</strong> Arts in Education Committee to<br />

assist in the funding <strong>of</strong> a Cultural Arts<br />

Program for creative writing as well as<br />

the Wapping Elementary School PTO<br />

for playscape equipment.<br />

On June 30 th , <strong>2007</strong>, the Grand Opening was<br />

held for “My Friend’s Place,” an extraordinary<br />

barrier-free “boundless playground” where<br />

children <strong>of</strong> all abilities can develop essential<br />

skills for life as they learn together through<br />

play. This Boundless Playground project is<br />

located in Nevers Road Park adjacent to the<br />

Charles N. Enes Community Center. “My<br />

Friend’s Place” was the culmination <strong>of</strong> a<br />

cooperative effort between the <strong>Town</strong> Council,<br />

<strong>Town</strong> Staff, the Boundless Playground<br />

Committee, the <strong>South</strong> <strong>Windsor</strong> Community<br />

Foundation, the State <strong>of</strong> Connecticut (through<br />

<strong>Town</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>South</strong> <strong>Windsor</strong>: <strong>Annual</strong> <strong>Report</strong> <strong>2006</strong>-<strong>2007</strong> | 5


TOWN COUNCIL<br />

TOWN COUNCIL MEMBERS<br />

Top Row:<br />

Councillor Gary Bazzano<br />

Councillor Kathryn Hale<br />

Councillor Edward Havens<br />

Councillor Lisa Maneeley<br />

Bottom Row:<br />

Councillor Kevin McCann<br />

Councillor John Pelkey<br />

Deputy Mayor Cary Prague<br />

Councillor Keith Yagal<strong>of</strong>f<br />

a grant from the Governor’s <strong>of</strong>fice with help<br />

from our legislative delegation) and community<br />

at large. The Boundless Playground<br />

Committee was the driving force that reached<br />

out to the community for fundraising efforts<br />

and the solicitation <strong>of</strong> in-kind services to bring<br />

this project to fruition. It is a wonderful<br />

addition to the <strong>Town</strong>.<br />

Also, a section <strong>of</strong> Abbe Road Extension was<br />

renamed Chief William Ryan Way. The<br />

section runs north from Sand Hill Road<br />

alongside Nevers Road Park opposite the<br />

Police Headquarters facility. William Ryan<br />

began policing in <strong>South</strong> <strong>Windsor</strong> in 1963 and<br />

was one <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Town</strong>’s first police <strong>of</strong>ficers<br />

when <strong>South</strong> <strong>Windsor</strong> formed an independent<br />

Police Department in 1968. William Ryan rose<br />

through the ranks to the position <strong>of</strong> Chief <strong>of</strong><br />

Police in 1980, a position that he served until<br />

his retirement in 1987. He died at the age <strong>of</strong><br />

77 in June <strong>of</strong> <strong>2006</strong>.<br />

This year the passing <strong>of</strong> Councillor Deborah<br />

Fine, at the young age <strong>of</strong> 62, deeply saddened<br />

us. She served our community for nine years<br />

on the <strong>Town</strong> Council and will be remembered<br />

for her passion and humor.<br />

6 | <strong>Town</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>South</strong> <strong>Windsor</strong>: <strong>Annual</strong> <strong>Report</strong> <strong>2006</strong>-<strong>2007</strong>


BOARD OF EDUCATION<br />

Dr. Robert Kozaczka<br />

Superintendent <strong>of</strong> Schools<br />

Enrollment Total<br />

as <strong>of</strong> <strong>2006</strong>-07<br />

Eli Terry<br />

Elementary School<br />

382<br />

Orchard Hill<br />

Elementary School<br />

488<br />

Phillip R. Smith<br />

Elementary School<br />

473<br />

Pleasant Valley<br />

Elementary School<br />

460<br />

Personnel Milestones: The<br />

<strong>2006</strong>-07 School Year was marked<br />

by significant changes in the<br />

district leadership staff. Dr. Robert<br />

Kozaczka assumed his duties as<br />

Superintendent <strong>of</strong> Schools on July<br />

1, <strong>2006</strong>. In November <strong>2006</strong> Dan<br />

Hansen, formerly Principal <strong>of</strong><br />

Pleasant Valley School for<br />

seventeen years, was appointed<br />

Assistant Superintendent for<br />

Curriculum and Instruction. Also<br />

Tiffany Violette and Mitchell Orkin<br />

were appointed Associate<br />

Principals at <strong>South</strong> <strong>Windsor</strong> High<br />

School.<br />

Wapping<br />

Elementary School Elementary School Facilities:<br />

The Board <strong>of</strong> Education faced the<br />

309<br />

continuing challenge <strong>of</strong> developing<br />

a new strategy for the<br />

Timothy Edwards<br />

Middle School<br />

upgrading <strong>of</strong> our aging elementary<br />

1,203<br />

school infrastructure. Drummey<br />

<strong>South</strong> <strong>Windsor</strong><br />

Rosane Anderson Architects<br />

High School<br />

(DRA) was hired in November<br />

<strong>2006</strong> to prepare a strategic plan<br />

1,652<br />

for the upgrading <strong>of</strong> our<br />

elementary facilities. The firm was<br />

also given responsibility for preparing ten-year<br />

enrollment projections for the school district which<br />

included consideration <strong>of</strong> existing housing stock and<br />

remaining land available for housing development. Their<br />

projections indicated a decrease <strong>of</strong> approximately 900<br />

students over the next ten years. Recent studies also<br />

show that the elementary schools have lost<br />

approximately 350 students since the 2000-2001 School<br />

Year.<br />

A broad based Community Steering Committee was<br />

formed and charged with the responsibility for reviewing<br />

data gathered by DRA, receiving strategic findings and<br />

providing direction to DRA in the formulation <strong>of</strong> their<br />

final recommendations. The Steering Committee and<br />

DRA made their recommendations to the Board <strong>of</strong><br />

Education on May 8, <strong>2007</strong>. The recommendations<br />

included building two new schools, renovating two<br />

existing schools, closing Wapping School, and moving<br />

the Board <strong>of</strong> Education <strong>of</strong>fices to Timothy Edwards<br />

Middle School.<br />

<strong>South</strong> <strong>Windsor</strong> District Test Results: The<br />

Connecticut Mastery Test (CMT) and the Connecticut<br />

Academic Performance Test (CAPT) enable school<br />

district administrators and teachers to identify academic<br />

achievement gaps from year to year and focus on<br />

targeting specific areas for continued improvement.<br />

Each year our students in grades 3-8 are assessed in<br />

essential reading, writing and mathematical skills<br />

through the CMT. <strong>2007</strong> was the second year <strong>of</strong> testing<br />

with a new “generation” (version) <strong>of</strong> CMT, therefore<br />

comparisons can be made with the baseline scores<br />

established in <strong>2006</strong>.<br />

This year <strong>South</strong> <strong>Windsor</strong> CMT scores paralleled the<br />

overall state performance with some gains in math and<br />

relatively consistent reading and writing scores. Another<br />

trend worth noting is that the percentage <strong>of</strong> students at<br />

or above pr<strong>of</strong>iciency increases steadily as students<br />

progress through grades in all three content areas.<br />

Students who achieve pr<strong>of</strong>iciency level demonstrate<br />

adequate grade-level knowledge <strong>of</strong> the State standards<br />

in math, reading and writing. Students who achieve goal<br />

level demonstrate extensive grade-level knowledge <strong>of</strong><br />

the State math, reading and writing standards.<br />

Our district has set a system-wide goal to improve<br />

literacy skills across all content areas. All teachers,<br />

whether they teach English, Math, Social Studies or<br />

Science, are working collectively to promote literacy<br />

development in their courses.<br />

The Connecticut Academic Performance Test (CAPT)<br />

assesses high school sophomores in our State every<br />

year. In <strong>2007</strong>, over 90 percent <strong>of</strong> <strong>South</strong> <strong>Windsor</strong> tenth<br />

graders scored at or above the pr<strong>of</strong>iciency level in all<br />

four subject areas tested. The <strong>2007</strong> CAPT was a first<br />

“generation” (version) test. It will provide a baseline for<br />

comparison over the next few years.<br />

<strong>Town</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>South</strong> <strong>Windsor</strong>: <strong>Annual</strong> <strong>Report</strong> <strong>2006</strong>-<strong>2007</strong> | 7


BOARD OF EDUCATION<br />

SCHOOL ENROLLMENT TRENDS<br />

Year<br />

Eli<br />

Terry*<br />

Orchard<br />

Hill*<br />

Phillip R.<br />

Smith *<br />

Pleasant<br />

Valley * Wapping *<br />

Timothy<br />

Edwards **<br />

High<br />

School***<br />

<strong>2006</strong>-07 382 488 473 460 309 1,203 1,652 4,967<br />

2005-06 390 498 482 478 326 1,219 1,630 5,023<br />

2004-05 406 474 495 479 334 1,199 1,609 4,996<br />

2003-04 434 499 542 485 349 1,182 1,553 5,044<br />

2002-03 394 652 474 491 346 1,239 1,453 5,049<br />

2001-02 393 629 496 488 344 1,296 1,403 5,049<br />

Total<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 />

Business Services: The Business Office completed the<br />

first year using the financial application s<strong>of</strong>tware data<br />

base (MUNIS) in accomplishing a full budget cycle. New<br />

segments, reports and procedures were created. The<br />

surplus from the FY 06-07 Budget resulted in the ability to<br />

reestablish numerous<br />

program cuts from FY 07-<br />

08 as well as fund the<br />

pension liability. The <strong>Town</strong><br />

Council approved the prepurchase<br />

<strong>of</strong> $100,000<br />

<strong>of</strong> textbooks by reappropriating<br />

prior year<br />

excess funds. A new payroll<br />

m e m b e r j o i n e d t h e<br />

Accounting staff and<br />

provides reliability to the<br />

o b l i g a t i o n o f w a g e<br />

payments and increased accuracy.<br />

Educational Technology: The former pr<strong>of</strong>essional<br />

development recording system was updated to a web<br />

based database. This pr<strong>of</strong>essional development system<br />

provides staff with the ability to create an event, sign up<br />

attendees, record attendance and issue CEU certificates.<br />

A new student performance database, INFORM, was<br />

loaded with CMT, CAPT, and SASI grade information. A<br />

basic library <strong>of</strong> data queries and reports was created, and<br />

training for applicable staff was established. This new<br />

system provides teachers with the ability to easily access<br />

and pr<strong>of</strong>ile student performance data.<br />

Facilities:<br />

The Facilities Department continued energy<br />

conservation efforts by implementing a major incentive<br />

program <strong>of</strong>fered by CL&P that will allow the opportunity to<br />

upgrade our electrical infrastructure at low cost. All the<br />

windows at Wapping Elementary School were replaced<br />

early in the year.<br />

Student Accomplishments: The<br />

SWHS Robotics team, “Bobcat<br />

Robotics” took the top prize at the<br />

FIRST (For Inspiration and<br />

Recognition <strong>of</strong> Science and Technology)<br />

Championship Competition<br />

in Atlanta, Georgia.<br />

Nine <strong>South</strong> <strong>Windsor</strong> High School<br />

students were named Commended<br />

Students in the <strong>2007</strong> National Merit<br />

Scholarship Program.<br />

Choral Spectrum competed in the<br />

17 th <strong>Annual</strong> Nutmeg Show Choir<br />

Festival. They were awarded the prestigious Best in<br />

Show trophy.<br />

Timothy Edwards Middle School was selected to receive<br />

the first ever Technology Award from the New England<br />

League <strong>of</strong> Middle Schools.<br />

Timothy Edwards Middle and <strong>South</strong> <strong>Windsor</strong> High School<br />

students represented the district well at the <strong>2007</strong> State <strong>of</strong><br />

Connecticut Science Olympiad competition which took<br />

place on March 21 st at UConn.<br />

Timothy Edwards Middle School has won the distinction<br />

<strong>of</strong> <strong>2007</strong> State <strong>of</strong> Connecticut Science Olympiad<br />

Champion.<br />

Mike Destefano and Ashley Reugg were named<br />

Valedictorian and Salutatorian respectively for the SWHS<br />

Class <strong>of</strong> <strong>2007</strong>.<br />

8 | <strong>Town</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>South</strong> <strong>Windsor</strong>: <strong>Annual</strong> <strong>Report</strong> <strong>2006</strong>-<strong>2007</strong>


DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS<br />

Michael J. Gantick, P.E.<br />

Director <strong>of</strong> Public Works<br />

Fiscal Year <strong>2006</strong>-<strong>2007</strong> was a year <strong>of</strong> highs and lows<br />

for the Public Works Department. On August 24,<br />

<strong>2006</strong>, Public Works lost a great friend and colleague<br />

when Richard Boudreault, Facilities Manager/<br />

Assistant to the Director <strong>of</strong> Public Works, died in a<br />

motorcycle accident. Rich was a true innovator and<br />

financial gatekeeper for the <strong>Town</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>South</strong> <strong>Windsor</strong>.<br />

During his 19 years, he had saved the tax payers<br />

hundreds <strong>of</strong> thousands <strong>of</strong> dollars via his creative<br />

ideas and fiscal conservativeness. During National<br />

Public Works Week, May 20 – 25, <strong>2007</strong>, the<br />

Department recognized two Public Works<br />

Employees – Chris Gargano, Building Maintainer<br />

and Barry Scanlon, Building Maintainer, as the first<br />

recipients <strong>of</strong> the Richard Boudreault Public Works<br />

Award. This award will be presented each year to<br />

an employee or group <strong>of</strong> employees who best typify<br />

the characteristics displayed by Richard Boudreault<br />

during his tenure with the <strong>Town</strong>. We in Public Works<br />

thank Rich’s wife Susan Boudreault and her family<br />

for supporting the Richard Boudreault Public Works<br />

Award. The Building Maintenance Department has<br />

also suffered two other setbacks when Barry<br />

Scanlon, Building Maintainer, has been stricken ill<br />

and unable to return to work as <strong>of</strong> the end <strong>of</strong> this<br />

fiscal year. Additionally, the Department would like<br />

to remember Howard Nichols, a temporary Building<br />

Maintenance worker who died unexpectedly in June.<br />

On the bright side <strong>of</strong> things, on February 1, <strong>2007</strong>,<br />

Clay Major joined the Public Works staff as Facilities<br />

Manager. Despite difficult circumstances, Clay has<br />

begun to rebuild and reshape the Building<br />

Maintenance Division.<br />

the <strong>Town</strong> Garage Operations in an effort to optimize<br />

information and program management, to provide<br />

greater organization flexibility, and to improve<br />

successional planning. Karl Reichle is now the<br />

Superintendent <strong>of</strong> Operations for the <strong>Town</strong> Garage<br />

overseeing the Highway, Motor Equipment and<br />

Parks and Grounds Divisions. Mark Owens was<br />

appointed Street Services Manager. Richard<br />

Rylander was appointed Fleet Services Manager.<br />

Steve Lavigueur was appointed Parks and Grounds<br />

Manager. Ron Asselin was appointed Administrative<br />

Manager overseeing all contracts and bids. John<br />

Caldwell was appointed Associate Manager, an<br />

entry level position which provides support to all<br />

Divisions at the <strong>Town</strong> Garage. As part <strong>of</strong> the reorganization,<br />

the Manager’s are required to obtain<br />

cross-training and various certifications in at least<br />

one <strong>of</strong> the other disciplines so as to provide greater<br />

organizational flexibility and promote better<br />

communication.<br />

Finally, as you will read in the following reports from<br />

the Division Heads, it was a very busy year for<br />

projects. I would personally like to thank the voters<br />

<strong>of</strong> <strong>South</strong> <strong>Windsor</strong> for having the vision to pass the<br />

$10 million bond authorization for Road and<br />

Drainage Improvements. Over the next 5 – 6 years,<br />

this funding will be used to repair and improve<br />

critical road and drainage infrastructure in <strong>South</strong><br />

<strong>Windsor</strong> to mitigate potential problems.<br />

As always, please feel free to contact me for positive<br />

feedback and/or questions on our service.<br />

Additionally, on December 8, <strong>2006</strong>, Melvin C. Stead,<br />

Jr., Superintendent <strong>of</strong> Street Services retired after<br />

over 38-1/2 years <strong>of</strong> dedicated service to the <strong>Town</strong><br />

<strong>of</strong> <strong>South</strong> <strong>Windsor</strong>. Mel helped shape the<br />

pr<strong>of</strong>essional approach and management <strong>of</strong> much <strong>of</strong><br />

the <strong>Town</strong>’s road and drainage infrastructure.<br />

Through his leadership, numerous positive initiatives<br />

were undertaken to improve both the quality and<br />

cost-effectiveness <strong>of</strong> managing the Street Services<br />

operations. Mel also took great pride in the<br />

pr<strong>of</strong>essional development and training <strong>of</strong> the work<br />

force. The Department decided to recognize Mel’s<br />

contributions in this area by naming the new training<br />

room at the recently renovated <strong>Town</strong> Garage – the<br />

“Mel Stead Training Room.”<br />

With the retirement <strong>of</strong> Mel Stead, the decision was<br />

made to re-organize the management structure <strong>of</strong><br />

<strong>Town</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>South</strong> <strong>Windsor</strong>: <strong>Annual</strong> <strong>Report</strong> <strong>2006</strong>-<strong>2007</strong> | 9


DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS<br />

The ENGINEERING DIVISION provides a wide<br />

variety <strong>of</strong> technical services and support to<br />

residents, developers, consultants, <strong>Town</strong> Boards<br />

and Commissions, and all <strong>Town</strong> Departments. We<br />

are also responsible for the design and construction<br />

management <strong>of</strong> public infrastructure projects.<br />

The Engineering Staff is designing or managing the<br />

design <strong>of</strong> improvements to: the Felt Road Bridge<br />

over the Farm Brook, the Main Street Bridge over<br />

Stoughtons Brook, Deming Street between Buckland<br />

Road and Grandview Terrace, Nevers Road<br />

between Hazel Street and Miller Road, Avery Street<br />

Drainage by Philip Smith School, and replacement <strong>of</strong><br />

the culverts crossing Graham Road just north <strong>of</strong><br />

Ayers Road. Engineering personnel also, managed<br />

the construction <strong>of</strong> “My Friends Place” playground at<br />

Nevers Park, the resurfacing <strong>of</strong> Buckland Road<br />

between Ellington Road and Deming Street, the<br />

replacement <strong>of</strong> twin culverts crossing Miller Road<br />

between Barber Hill Road and Foster Street and twin<br />

culverts crossing Foster Street. We continue to add<br />

information on roads, sanitary sewers, and storm<br />

drainage to the <strong>Town</strong>’s Geographical Information<br />

System (GIS).<br />

Engineering personnel inspected the construction <strong>of</strong><br />

roads, sidewalks, sanitary sewers, and storm<br />

drainage systems for the Copper Ridge Subdivision,<br />

Kilkenny Heights Subdivision Rye Street, and other<br />

developments.<br />

We participated in the Public Works Day at Wapping<br />

School, giving the children an opportunity to learn<br />

about taking care <strong>of</strong> our storm water drainage<br />

systems, and to view maps we have in our <strong>Town</strong><br />

Geographical Information System and to see how<br />

the survey equipment works.<br />

The Division provides comprehensive technical<br />

reviews <strong>of</strong> proposed subdivisions and commercial/<br />

industrial site plans to the Planning and Zoning<br />

Commission, the Inland Wetland Agency/<br />

Conservation Commission, and the Water Pollution<br />

Control Authority. In addition, we are responsible for<br />

recommendations concerning subdivision bond<br />

amounts and their reductions. We interface daily<br />

with residents providing a wide variety <strong>of</strong> services<br />

such as locations <strong>of</strong> utilities, assistance with sanitary<br />

laterals, storm water drainage, and other inquires.<br />

The Engineering Division was also responsible for<br />

the issuance and construction inspection <strong>of</strong> 140<br />

Drain Layers Permits for sanitary sewer connections<br />

and 256 Street Excavation Permits. In addition, we<br />

reviewed 53 building permit requests to ensure that<br />

they met the requirements <strong>of</strong> the Planning and<br />

Zoning approved plans. We have reviewed 75 plans<br />

for new development and performed site inspections<br />

for 89 requests for Certificates <strong>of</strong> Occupancy to<br />

make sure they met <strong>Town</strong> regulations, subdivision<br />

approval conditions and the approved building<br />

permit site plan.<br />

Jeffrey Doolittle, P. E.<br />

<strong>Town</strong> Engineer<br />

The STREET SERVICES DIVISION <strong>of</strong> the Public<br />

Works Department maintains the <strong>Town</strong>’s road and<br />

drainage infrastructure. There are approximately<br />

138 miles <strong>of</strong> road to sweep, repair potholes, remove<br />

snow, pick up leaves, line paint, repair signs and<br />

clean catch basins to name just some <strong>of</strong> the ongoing<br />

programs this Division performs annually. The<br />

employees <strong>of</strong> this Division strive to find more<br />

efficient ways to complete these tasks and deliver<br />

services to the residents <strong>of</strong> <strong>South</strong> <strong>Windsor</strong>.<br />

The <strong>2006</strong>-<strong>2007</strong> snow season was managed by the<br />

elimination <strong>of</strong> the use <strong>of</strong> sand and using an all salt<br />

application or a treated salt application. The treated<br />

salt works faster at melting and is more effective at<br />

colder temperatures. This resulted in cleaner roads<br />

with less overtime and callbacks to treat icy<br />

conditions. It also led to a reduction in the amount <strong>of</strong><br />

time spent working on the spring street sweeping<br />

program. The program took 21 days to accomplish<br />

in 2005-<strong>2006</strong> and 10 days in <strong>2006</strong>-<strong>2007</strong>. We will still<br />

need to sweep our streets annually in the spring<br />

because <strong>of</strong> dust and naturally occurring sediment.<br />

This also reduced the need to clean catch basins as<br />

<strong>of</strong>ten resulting in cost and time savings. The time<br />

we saved street sweeping allowed us to complete<br />

other spring programs earlier than expected, such as<br />

curb and lawn damage repair from snow plowing<br />

activities. This further allowed us to complete a late<br />

Spring road resurfacing project on a one-half mile<br />

section <strong>of</strong> Foster Street.<br />

10 | <strong>Town</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>South</strong> <strong>Windsor</strong>: <strong>Annual</strong> <strong>Report</strong> <strong>2006</strong>-<strong>2007</strong>


DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS<br />

The <strong>Town</strong> advertised and went to bid for crack<br />

sealing services <strong>of</strong> various streets and parking lots.<br />

Crack sealing maintenance extends the longevity <strong>of</strong><br />

the pavement surface and is recommended as the<br />

first defense against pavement deterioration. The<br />

<strong>Town</strong> has historically piggy backed the State Bid<br />

Contract for much <strong>of</strong> its roadwork and did not bid<br />

out our own contracts; but in recent years there has<br />

been significant delays with several <strong>of</strong> the State<br />

awarded contracts or no contract at all. The Street<br />

Services Division is planning to have several <strong>of</strong><br />

their own contracts awarded in the coming year.<br />

This will allow work to be scheduled and completed<br />

in a timely fashion freeing up more time to<br />

accomplish new drainage projects. The Division<br />

crack sealed 23 miles <strong>of</strong> road and the Community<br />

Center parking lots.<br />

The new <strong>Town</strong> Garage building addition was<br />

completed in December <strong>of</strong> <strong>2006</strong>. The <strong>of</strong>fices <strong>of</strong><br />

Streets, Parks and Fleet Services have relocated to<br />

the new improved facility from the temporary <strong>of</strong>fices<br />

used during construction <strong>of</strong> the building addition.<br />

Besides updated <strong>of</strong>fice space the building contains<br />

a new larger lunchroom and training room to house<br />

all <strong>of</strong> the Division’s employees, something the old<br />

building could no longer provide. There is a<br />

dedicated sign shop room to meet the <strong>Town</strong>’s traffic<br />

control needs. The Department is also pursuing<br />

the purchase <strong>of</strong> new equipment for the sign shop to<br />

keep up with the latest sign material available. The<br />

size <strong>of</strong> the service bays for the repair <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Town</strong>’s<br />

vehicles has been enlarged to better facilitate its<br />

services. Heated work space was also enlarged for<br />

both Streets and Parks.<br />

ACTIVITY 04-05 05-06 06-07<br />

Road Surface Treatment Miles 7.93 7.49 7.99<br />

Street Sweeping Days 38 21 10<br />

Catch Basin Cleaning each 3,657 4,421 799<br />

Leaf Collection Cubic Yards 22,035 24,108 19,500<br />

Drainage Facilities Repaired 78 109 81<br />

Roadside Mowing Passes 4 3 4<br />

Miles <strong>of</strong> Road Plowed 136 136 138<br />

Number <strong>of</strong> Plow Routes 19 19 19<br />

Number <strong>of</strong> Storms 19 10 12<br />

Mark D. Owens<br />

Street Services Manager<br />

<strong>Town</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>South</strong> <strong>Windsor</strong>: <strong>Annual</strong> <strong>Report</strong> <strong>2006</strong>-<strong>2007</strong> | 11


DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS<br />

The focus <strong>of</strong> the FLEET SERVICES DIVISION is to<br />

provide all departments with safe, dependable<br />

vehicles and equipment that will serve to assist them<br />

in their delivery <strong>of</strong> service to the residents. We have<br />

the responsibility <strong>of</strong> maintaining and repairing all<br />

<strong>Town</strong>-owned vehicles and equipment except for<br />

large fire apparatus. Staffing this Division are three<br />

full-time mechanics, the Fleet Services Manager,<br />

and a shared Administrative Secretary. Preventive<br />

maintenance and repairs are done in-house along<br />

with the use <strong>of</strong> outside vendors for specialized<br />

repairs such as, auto body, air conditioning and<br />

glass replacement.<br />

One additional aspect <strong>of</strong> the Fleet Services Division<br />

is its continuing partnership with Howell Cheney<br />

Technical School <strong>of</strong> Manchester, as a participant in<br />

the cooperative work experience program. This<br />

program endorsed by the State <strong>of</strong> Connecticut Board<br />

<strong>of</strong> Education, seeks to provide students with real life<br />

work experience to augment their studies at school.<br />

A student is selected by a referral and interview<br />

process from Cheney’s Automotives Class. He or<br />

she works in our shop part-time to gain additional<br />

experience by conducting diagnosis and repair <strong>of</strong><br />

<strong>Town</strong> vehicles under the supervision <strong>of</strong> the Fleet<br />

Services Manager and the technical staff. This<br />

program has proved to be a win/win situation as<br />

additional work is accomplished and their student<br />

receives a variety <strong>of</strong> experience unavailable at the<br />

school. Also, we are proud to report, a graduate <strong>of</strong><br />

Cheney and the co-op work experience program is<br />

successfully working full-time in the trade, for a<br />

business here in <strong>Town</strong>.<br />

Fiscal Year 06-07 brought exciting changes as we<br />

reconstructed our parts, storage and the hydraulic<br />

workshops in the refurbished facility and set up our<br />

new <strong>of</strong>fice space. Efficiencies will be gained with<br />

better planned storage and physically larger work<br />

space in the work bay areas.<br />

ACTIVITY 04-05 05-06 06-07<br />

Maintenance:<br />

Scheduled Repairs 711 684 612<br />

Road Calls 63 64 92<br />

Unscheduled Repairs 337 302 310<br />

Total Repairs 1,111 1,050 1,014<br />

Fleet Composition:<br />

Police 34 34 34<br />

Dump trucks 16 16 18<br />

Small Trucks & Pickups 19 20 20<br />

General Fleet 17 16 16<br />

Miscellaneous 6 7 9<br />

Buses 2 2 3<br />

Equipment & Trailers 40 40 38<br />

Misc. Equip.:<br />

Sanders, Plows, etc. 50 53 67<br />

Total 184 188 205<br />

Staff:<br />

Fleet Services Manager 1 1 1<br />

Mechanic 2 2 2<br />

Assistant Mechanic 1 1 1<br />

Total 4 4 4<br />

Richard Rylander<br />

Fleet Services Manager<br />

12 | <strong>Town</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>South</strong> <strong>Windsor</strong>: <strong>Annual</strong> <strong>Report</strong> <strong>2006</strong>-<strong>2007</strong>


DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS<br />

The responsibilities <strong>of</strong> the PARKS AND GROUNDS<br />

DIVISION <strong>of</strong> Public Works include the management<br />

and maintenance <strong>of</strong> all the parks and open space<br />

properties, the lawns and landscapes <strong>of</strong> all <strong>Town</strong>owned<br />

buildings, as well as the grounds and sports<br />

fields at all <strong>of</strong> the Board <strong>of</strong> Education facilities.<br />

This fiscal year we saw many new and positive<br />

developments, both large and small.<br />

A major change for the Summer <strong>of</strong> <strong>2006</strong> was the<br />

institution <strong>of</strong> a contracted trash service for all <strong>of</strong> our<br />

parks. For years the <strong>Town</strong> operated under a “pack<br />

in, pack it out” policy. As successful as that may<br />

have been, it did not seem to satisfy all park patrons.<br />

The <strong>Town</strong> Council accepted Parks and Grounds’<br />

proposal for the placement <strong>of</strong> trash and recycle<br />

containers throughout the <strong>Town</strong> parks.<br />

Perhaps the brightest transformation <strong>of</strong> the year was<br />

the new addition to the Public Works Facility on<br />

Burgess Road in the Fall <strong>of</strong> <strong>2006</strong>. Parks and<br />

Grounds created a unique garden entry to further<br />

enhance the new building. The design is an eyecatching<br />

one, built upon a practical ecological<br />

concept known as a “Rain Garden.” Native plants<br />

accustomed to similar growing conditions surround a<br />

simulated stream bed which empties into an onsite<br />

drainage area. The plants and stream bed filter the<br />

run<strong>of</strong>f, “cleansing” it before it enters the waterway.<br />

The Fall and Winter seasons were fairly mild ones,<br />

but nonetheless eventful ones. During and in<br />

between our leaf cleanup and the challenges <strong>of</strong><br />

snow and ice, the Parks and Grounds Division was<br />

busy setting up shop in their new work areas and<br />

repairing/preparing their equipment for the warmer<br />

months ahead. Some more visible projects were our<br />

seasonal displays at our <strong>Town</strong> buildings and the<br />

redesign <strong>of</strong> the Priest Property sign on Sullivan<br />

Avenue. We also designed and built three large<br />

concrete planters for the front <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Town</strong> Garage.<br />

Spring is always a busy time <strong>of</strong> year for Parks and<br />

Grounds. With 16 baseball fields to renovate, a<br />

dozen soccer fields to lay out and paint, three pools<br />

to uncover and clean, and over a hundred acres <strong>of</strong><br />

turf to mow, we have little down time. In addition to<br />

these annual tasks, this year we redesigned the<br />

landscaped beds at the entrance to the <strong>Town</strong> Hall as<br />

well as the flagpole planting at Rotary Pavilion. Flag<br />

pole plants at the Community Center, the Police<br />

Department and VMP also got new colors this<br />

Spring.<br />

As we rolled into the Summer <strong>of</strong> 07 and the end <strong>of</strong><br />

that fiscal year, we provided our assistance and<br />

expertise to help open the Boundless Playground.<br />

We also completed anticipated repairs and<br />

maintenance to the stone dust trails that meander<br />

through Nevers Park as well as the trails throughout<br />

the Major Michael Donnelly Land Preserve.<br />

We were approached by an admiring Library staff to<br />

make for them four <strong>of</strong> our self-designed concrete<br />

planters to decorate the Library’s lower entrance.<br />

Throughout the year, the public’s frequent and<br />

varied interest in <strong>Town</strong> trees is directed toward the<br />

Tree Warden and the Deputy Tree Wardens. The<br />

care and control <strong>of</strong> every tree on any and all <strong>Town</strong><br />

property falls to the Tree Warden and he utilized his<br />

many resources to satisfy the multitude <strong>of</strong> issues at<br />

hand.<br />

Stephan Lavigueur<br />

Parks and Grounds Manager<br />

The PUBLIC BUILDINGS MAINTENANCE<br />

DIVISION has undergone some drastic changes in<br />

the last several months. First, the passing <strong>of</strong> the<br />

Assistant to the Director <strong>of</strong> Public Works and more<br />

recently the passing <strong>of</strong> a temporary maintenance<br />

worker. In addition, an extended illness struck a<br />

dedicated long time maintenance technician whose<br />

hard work and dedication has set the standard and<br />

raised the bar for the future maintenance staff to<br />

come. Were it not for these dedicated employees’<br />

efforts, the Department would not be in the position<br />

today to move forward into a new era <strong>of</strong> Facilities<br />

Management and Building Maintenance.<br />

As the current Facilities Manager, I look forward to<br />

creating a Division in which customer service is and<br />

always will be number one! One way we will<br />

achieve this is through the procurement and use <strong>of</strong> a<br />

handheld Tablet PC that all maintenance staff will<br />

use. The handheld Tablet is a fully functional<br />

computer that enables immediate work order entries<br />

in the field and real-time work order updates via web<br />

<strong>Town</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>South</strong> <strong>Windsor</strong>: <strong>Annual</strong> <strong>Report</strong> <strong>2006</strong>-<strong>2007</strong> | 13


DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS<br />

based Computerized Maintenance Management<br />

System (CMMS) called eMaint. The combination <strong>of</strong><br />

the CMMS and the handheld Tablet PC enables the<br />

Maintenance staff to work from anywhere saving<br />

valuable time, reducing redundancy, controlling<br />

inventory levels and most importantly communicate<br />

with our customers about the status <strong>of</strong> open and<br />

closed work orders as soon as they are entered and<br />

completed.<br />

Highlights <strong>of</strong> Projects:<br />

•New Fire Alarm Panel at the Wapping Community<br />

House<br />

•Repairs to the Building Automation System at the<br />

Library<br />

•Sprinkler System repairs at the Community Center<br />

•New Horn/Strobe devices at the Veterans’<br />

Memorial Park<br />

•Ventilation modification to gable end <strong>of</strong> ro<strong>of</strong> at the<br />

Community Center<br />

•Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) online program<br />

upgrade that enables all users to access and store<br />

their departments own MSDS sheets.<br />

Maintenance Department Mission Statement<br />

“To provide a healthy, clean and safe environment<br />

for all stakeholders via the use <strong>of</strong> LEAN practices,<br />

Continuous Improvements, and Customer Service<br />

that’s second to none.”<br />

The Building Maintenance Division is responsible for<br />

the long and short term maintenance, safety, and<br />

reliability <strong>of</strong> eleven public sites totaling<br />

approximately 130,000 sq. ft. The sites include:<br />

<strong>Town</strong> Hall, Veterans’ Memorial Park, Community<br />

Center, Police Department, Little League Shack,<br />

Rotary Pavilion, Press Box, Library, Wapping<br />

Community House, and the <strong>Town</strong> Garage. Some<br />

sites are used on a 24/7 basis needing coverage<br />

around the clock and some sites are seasonal like<br />

the VMP and Rotary Pavilion. Regardless <strong>of</strong> their<br />

use, all <strong>of</strong> the sites require the same attention.<br />

Some <strong>of</strong> the major requirements <strong>of</strong> the staff are to<br />

ensure that contractors and vendors are providing<br />

the services that they have contracted for as well as<br />

maintaining the individual sites HVAC, Fire, Water,<br />

Electrical and Emergency back-up systems that<br />

ensure a comfortable, healthy and safe facility for all<br />

to use.<br />

Some <strong>of</strong> the routine services that we deliver are<br />

opening and closing the seasonal facilities and<br />

ensuring that the sites are in top condition prior to<br />

opening for Summer use. In addition, monthly<br />

inspections are conducted at all sites to look for and<br />

inspect items such as fire extinguisher and<br />

emergency exit lighting, task and outdoor lights are<br />

working properly and that the cleanliness <strong>of</strong> all sites<br />

is upheld on a consistent basis.<br />

Clay Major<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:<br />

wastewater treatment, sludge disposal, laboratory<br />

analysis, sewer line cleaning and inspection, and<br />

pump station maintenance. This Division is also<br />

responsible for the operation <strong>of</strong> the Veterans’<br />

Memorial Park swimming pool pump and filtration<br />

system and for the test/adjustment <strong>of</strong> water<br />

chemistry for the maintenance <strong>of</strong> pool water quality.<br />

During the past year, the Division treated 709 million<br />

gallons <strong>of</strong> wastewater at a treatment efficiency <strong>of</strong><br />

94%. The <strong>Town</strong> is required to maintain a treatment<br />

efficiency <strong>of</strong> 85% under the current discharge permit<br />

issued by the Connecticut Department <strong>of</strong><br />

Environmental Protection. In treating the<br />

wastewater, 1,692,205 pounds <strong>of</strong> wastewater solids<br />

were removed and transported to the Hartford<br />

14 | <strong>Town</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>South</strong> <strong>Windsor</strong>: <strong>Annual</strong> <strong>Report</strong> <strong>2006</strong>-<strong>2007</strong>


DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS<br />

Metropolitan District Facility (MDC) for final<br />

processing in accordance with the <strong>Town</strong>’s<br />

participation in a cooperative regional sludge<br />

management program. Wastewater service is<br />

provided to more than 7,800 residential homes and<br />

to more than 340 industrial and commercial<br />

businesses in <strong>South</strong> <strong>Windsor</strong>, East <strong>Windsor</strong>,<br />

Vernon, and Manchester. Service is provided to out<br />

<strong>of</strong> <strong>Town</strong> properties in accordance with the provisions<br />

<strong>of</strong> intertown sewer agreements; through such<br />

agreements communities are benefited by limiting<br />

the number <strong>of</strong> expensive pump stations which would<br />

otherwise have to be constructed and operated.<br />

The <strong>Town</strong> has completed design work for<br />

construction <strong>of</strong> improvements <strong>of</strong> the Water Pollution<br />

Control Facility on Vibert Road. These<br />

improvements are intended to increase the<br />

efficiency, effectiveness and safety <strong>of</strong> the Facility in<br />

the treatment <strong>of</strong> wastewater. The improvements will<br />

meet future <strong>Town</strong> growth needs and, therefore, will<br />

serve to support and achieve the <strong>Town</strong>’s Strategic<br />

Plan priorities for economic development,<br />

environmental protection, infrastructure<br />

maintenance, public safety and quality <strong>of</strong> life. These<br />

improvements will be eligible for State grants (20 %<br />

to 30%) and low interest loans (20 years @ 2 %.)<br />

The Division completed construction <strong>of</strong><br />

improvements at the Scantic Meadow Road, Avery<br />

Street, and Evergreen Lane Pump Stations. A State<br />

loan was used to finance the construction.<br />

The Division completed the installation <strong>of</strong> a new<br />

pump control system at the Veterans’ Memorial Park<br />

Pool. This new system was an innovative use <strong>of</strong><br />

technology to conserve energy, and was funded<br />

through a CL&P energy conservation grant.<br />

The Division has increased efforts to reduce the<br />

amount <strong>of</strong> fats, oils, and grease (FOG) discharged to<br />

the sanitary sewer system. The presence <strong>of</strong> FOG in<br />

the system has increased the risk <strong>of</strong> sewer<br />

blockages and sewer overflows, and has also<br />

interfered with the Water Pollution Control Facility<br />

treatment process. The use <strong>of</strong> cameras by staff<br />

members has provided information as to those areas<br />

within <strong>Town</strong> where FOG accumulations may cause a<br />

problem.<br />

The Pollution Control Division has hired additional<br />

personnel and purchased new equipment to<br />

enhance the <strong>Town</strong>’s line cleaning program.<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<br />

program held for the children at Wapping<br />

Elementary School.<br />

REFUSE/RECYCLING COLLECTION AND<br />

DISPOSAL – The <strong>Town</strong> is a member <strong>of</strong> the Mid –<br />

Connecticut Project which is a regional cooperative<br />

organization <strong>of</strong> Hartford area communities<br />

established for the purposes <strong>of</strong> refuse disposal and<br />

recycling. Refuse from member communities is<br />

processed at a Hartford energy recovery facility<br />

operated by the Connecticut Resources Recovery<br />

Authority (CRRA) where it is converted to electricity<br />

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 recycling <strong>of</strong> the following items: newspaper,<br />

corrugated cardboard, glass and metal food<br />

containers, plastics, storage and rechargeable<br />

batteries, scrap metal, magazines, junk mail,<br />

clothes, aseptic packaging, leaves, and Christmas<br />

trees. The <strong>Town</strong> also collects and recycles<br />

antifreeze and used oil filters at the Public Works<br />

Garage on Burgess Road.<br />

Since the implementation <strong>of</strong> the program for the<br />

automated collection <strong>of</strong> refuse in 2004, there have<br />

been increases in the program efficiency and cost<br />

effectiveness. Workers safety has been improved,<br />

annual costs have been stabilized, and the program<br />

has provided a more equitable distribution <strong>of</strong><br />

program costs through the opportunity for home<br />

owners to purchase additional containers. The<br />

automated refuse collection program has contributed<br />

to a neat and tidy neighborhood appearance on<br />

collection day.<br />

In the past year, household hazardous wastes from<br />

366 <strong>South</strong> <strong>Windsor</strong> households were collected and<br />

safely disposed <strong>of</strong> through a regional cooperation<br />

effort.<br />

Through the recycling programs, the <strong>Town</strong> has been<br />

able to reduce the quantity <strong>of</strong> solid waste that would<br />

otherwise have to be disposed <strong>of</strong> at a landfill; this<br />

cost avoidance represented cost savings to the<br />

<strong>Town</strong> during the past year <strong>of</strong> $705,165.<br />

<strong>Town</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>South</strong> <strong>Windsor</strong>: <strong>Annual</strong> <strong>Report</strong> <strong>2006</strong>-<strong>2007</strong> | 15


DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS<br />

The following table compares <strong>Town</strong> residential recycling efforts <strong>of</strong> this past year with those <strong>of</strong> the years before.<br />

RECYCLED ITEMS<br />

RECYCLED ITEMS 2004-2005 2005-<strong>2006</strong> <strong>2006</strong>-<strong>2007</strong><br />

Newspapers/cardboard (tons)<br />

2,034.22 2,164.66 1,944.61<br />

Batteries (tons) 3.58 2.36 2.56<br />

Leaves (tons) 6,158 6,575 4,896.06<br />

Scrap Metal (tons) 136.60 236.59 213.36<br />

Christmas Trees (cubic yards) 161 135 175<br />

Plastics/metal containers (tons) 645.82 681.17 474.52<br />

Used Oil Filters 465 550 408<br />

Antifreeze (gallons) 105 135 105<br />

Waste Oil (gallons) 4,380 4,336 5,045<br />

C. F. Shaw<br />

Superintendent <strong>of</strong> Pollution Control<br />

16 | <strong>Town</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>South</strong> <strong>Windsor</strong>: <strong>Annual</strong> <strong>Report</strong> <strong>2006</strong>-<strong>2007</strong>


POLICE DEPARTMENT<br />

Gary K. Tyler<br />

Chief <strong>of</strong> Police<br />

<strong>South</strong> <strong>Windsor</strong> Police Services was established in<br />

1968 under the authority <strong>of</strong> Chapter 6, Section 601<br />

<strong>of</strong> the <strong>Town</strong> Charter by <strong>Town</strong> Ordinance 62-31. In<br />

accordance with the <strong>Town</strong> Charter, the Police<br />

Department shall be responsible for the<br />

preservation <strong>of</strong> the public peace, prevention <strong>of</strong><br />

crime, apprehension <strong>of</strong> criminals, regulation <strong>of</strong><br />

traffic, protection <strong>of</strong> rights <strong>of</strong> persons and property<br />

and enforcement <strong>of</strong> the laws <strong>of</strong> the state and the<br />

ordinances <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Town</strong> and all rules and<br />

regulations made in accordance therewith. All<br />

members <strong>of</strong> the Police Department shall have the<br />

same powers and duties with respect to the service<br />

<strong>of</strong> criminal process and enforcement <strong>of</strong> criminal<br />

laws as are vested in police <strong>of</strong>ficers by the General<br />

Statutes.<br />

During the <strong>2006</strong>-<strong>2007</strong> Fiscal Year, the <strong>South</strong><br />

<strong>Windsor</strong> Police Department responded to 31,685<br />

calls for service. These calls included criminal<br />

complaints and investigations; traffic crashes;<br />

general services, such as medical assists, civil<br />

matters, traffic problems, animal problems; and<br />

other public service activities. The chart below<br />

shows a breakdown <strong>of</strong> the past five years’ activity.<br />

<strong>South</strong> <strong>Windsor</strong> Police Services remains the primary<br />

first responder to all medical emergencies.<br />

Type <strong>of</strong> Complaint <strong>2006</strong>-07 2005 2004 2003 2002<br />

Total Calls for Service 31,685 34,760 32,927 27,899 27,270<br />

Criminal Arrests 801 759 766 433 603<br />

Narcotics Investigations 120 190 161 106 138<br />

Drunk Driving Arrests 73 67 93 105 95<br />

Burglar Alarms 1,211 1,313 1,395 1,355 1,429<br />

Animal Complaints 620 747 721 677 710<br />

Medical Assists 1,858 1,864 1,664 1,468 1,348<br />

<strong>Town</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>South</strong> <strong>Windsor</strong>: <strong>Annual</strong> <strong>Report</strong> <strong>2006</strong>-<strong>2007</strong> | 17


POLICE DEPARTMENT<br />

During the month <strong>of</strong> July <strong>2006</strong>, the community mourned the death <strong>of</strong> former Police Chief William R. Ryan. Chief<br />

Ryan served the <strong>Town</strong> from 1963 until his retirement in January 1987. Chief Ryan graduated from Hartford’s<br />

Buckeley High School in 1947. He served in the U.S. Army from 1950-1952 as a Military Policeman. Prior to<br />

beginning his career in <strong>South</strong> <strong>Windsor</strong> he worked as a water company meter reader, a carpenter, a security<br />

guard and as manager for Kilty’s Esso in East Hartford.<br />

Chief Ryan worked his way through the ranks serving as a patrol <strong>of</strong>ficer, sergeant, lieutenant, captain and<br />

assistant chief, before accepting the position <strong>of</strong> Chief <strong>of</strong> Police in 1980.<br />

Chief Ryan was 77 years old when he died at his home in Morehead City, North Carolina. Chief Ryan is<br />

survived by his wife, three children and five grandchildren.<br />

Abbe Road Extension, a road that marks the eastern border <strong>of</strong> Nevers Road Park, was renamed Chief Ryan<br />

Way in early <strong>2007</strong> and dedicated to the memory and service <strong>of</strong> Chief Ryan.<br />

18 | <strong>Town</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>South</strong> <strong>Windsor</strong>: <strong>Annual</strong> <strong>Report</strong> <strong>2006</strong>-<strong>2007</strong>


POLICE DEPARTMENT<br />

During the year we welcomed Officers Brian Fantry,<br />

Christina Mazzaccoli, Daniel Cain and Mark<br />

Halibozek to the Department. All four trained at the<br />

Connecticut Police Academy for twenty weeks<br />

before entering the Department’s sixteen week field<br />

training program.<br />

Community Service Officer Brian Kelley was also<br />

hired to a full-time position during the year.<br />

Community service <strong>of</strong>ficers or CSOs as they are<br />

known are primarily responsible for animal control<br />

activities but also assist police <strong>of</strong>ficers with nonhazardous<br />

duties.<br />

dogs. Several sites were studied before settling on a<br />

parcel in Nevers Road Park at the northern end <strong>of</strong><br />

Chief Ryan Way. The park will include free-run<br />

areas for large and small dogs and is expected to<br />

open in the Fall <strong>of</strong> <strong>2007</strong>.<br />

Sergeant Paul Taft, a member <strong>of</strong> the Department for<br />

twenty-six years, retired in January <strong>2007</strong>. Sergeant<br />

Taft served as a patrol <strong>of</strong>ficer, detective, patrol<br />

supervisor, special enforcement unit supervisor and<br />

manager <strong>of</strong> the criminal investigations unit.<br />

The Department’s authorized number <strong>of</strong> sworn police<br />

<strong>of</strong>ficers remains at forty-three. The <strong>of</strong>ficers hired<br />

during the year were hired to fill vacancies created<br />

during the previous year.<br />

<strong>South</strong> <strong>Windsor</strong> Police Services entered into an<br />

agreement with the Connecticut Humane Society for<br />

the sheltering <strong>of</strong> <strong>South</strong> <strong>Windsor</strong>’s stray dogs. For<br />

the past ten years, <strong>South</strong> <strong>Windsor</strong> has leased space<br />

from the <strong>Town</strong> <strong>of</strong> Vernon at their animal control<br />

facility for the housing <strong>of</strong> our stray dogs. However,<br />

the space at that facility had been decreasing over<br />

the past few years and <strong>South</strong> <strong>Windsor</strong> had been<br />

exploring other regional options for an animal control<br />

shelter.<br />

Chief Tyler had worked closely with the Humane<br />

Society for several years in working toward a<br />

regional solution. The Humane Society suggested<br />

we use their facility in Newington to shelter our<br />

animals. An agreement was reached and <strong>South</strong><br />

<strong>Windsor</strong> animal control <strong>of</strong>ficers have been housing<br />

dogs at the shelter since August <strong>2006</strong>.<br />

The Humane Society has proposed building a<br />

regional shelter in <strong>South</strong> <strong>Windsor</strong> to provide services<br />

to the community as well as to neighboring<br />

communities.<br />

The Police Department also started exploring<br />

locations for a bark-park; a recreational area for<br />

Other personnel actions during the year included the<br />

promotion <strong>of</strong> Rick Watrous to the rank <strong>of</strong> Sergeant<br />

and the promotion <strong>of</strong> Rich Bond to the rank <strong>of</strong><br />

Lieutenant.<br />

During the year the citizen police academy known as<br />

PACT, Police and Community Together, celebrated<br />

its tenth year. Nearly 400 people have graduated<br />

from the class. The academy is conducted in the<br />

Spring and Fall each year. Classes are held one<br />

night a week for twelve weeks. Students are<br />

introduced to basic police operations, criminal<br />

investigation, use <strong>of</strong> force, canine operations, court<br />

procedures and constitutional law.<br />

<strong>Town</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>South</strong> <strong>Windsor</strong>: <strong>Annual</strong> <strong>Report</strong> <strong>2006</strong>-<strong>2007</strong> | 19


POLICE DEPARTMENT<br />

The following is a list <strong>of</strong> other activities that the agency participated in:<br />

Metro Traffic Services, a regional traffic safety enforcement team was<br />

involved in DUI check points, enhanced DUI patrol and seatbelt compliance<br />

check points.<br />

School Safety – Commander Matthew Reed launched the <strong>South</strong> <strong>Windsor</strong><br />

Safe School Initiative. This program provides crime risk assessment services<br />

to <strong>South</strong> <strong>Windsor</strong>’s schools. Commander Reed continues to work closely with<br />

school department staff in enhancing the physical security <strong>of</strong> the school<br />

facilities. The program also mandates patrol <strong>of</strong>ficers to conduct directed<br />

patrols <strong>of</strong> all school buildings during the school day to ensure compliance with<br />

school security standards and maintain a familiarity with school facilities and<br />

grounds.<br />

Training – <strong>South</strong> <strong>Windsor</strong> police continue to take advantage <strong>of</strong> numerous<br />

training opportunities. In addition to their other mandated training, every<br />

member <strong>of</strong> the department attended a day <strong>of</strong> training at the Stone’s Ranch<br />

military training site in Niantic, CT. Officers were given the opportunity to<br />

participate in the military confidence course and then a rappelling exercise.<br />

The theme <strong>of</strong> this training was “strength, confidence and endurance.”<br />

<strong>South</strong> <strong>Windsor</strong> Police Services is a customer-driven, service-oriented organization. Our Agency devotes significant<br />

resources and efforts to recruit, select, and train highly qualified men and women. Our personnel are among the<br />

best in the state. We will continue to strive for the most pr<strong>of</strong>essional standards <strong>of</strong> conduct and performance. We<br />

shall not forget that our primary mission is to provide service to the community.<br />

Law enforcement is everybody’s business.<br />

20 | <strong>Town</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>South</strong> <strong>Windsor</strong>: <strong>Annual</strong> <strong>Report</strong> <strong>2006</strong>-<strong>2007</strong>


FIRE DEPARTMENT<br />

Philip E. Crombie, Jr.<br />

Fire Chief<br />

The Department responded to 635 incidents<br />

between July 1, <strong>2006</strong> and June 30, <strong>2007</strong>. These<br />

included structure, vehicle, and outside fires (116),<br />

motor vehicle accidents with injuries or fluid spills<br />

(107), non motor vehicle rescue calls (19), non fire<br />

hazardous conditions (45), business and residential<br />

fire alarms (129), hazardous materials spills or leaks<br />

(55), carbon monoxide detector activations (24),<br />

open burning<br />

complaints (10),<br />

mutual aid responses<br />

(2), public<br />

assistance<br />

calls (79), and<br />

smoke or odor investigations<br />

(49).<br />

In September we<br />

responded to one<br />

<strong>of</strong> our more unusual<br />

incidents,<br />

the crash <strong>of</strong> a single<br />

engine plane<br />

in the backyard <strong>of</strong><br />

a home on<br />

Jacques Lane.<br />

Our comprehensive<br />

training program<br />

prepared us for even this unusual and<br />

infrequently occurring circumstance.<br />

The Department has been active in the formation <strong>of</strong><br />

regional fire and rescue response teams. <strong>South</strong><br />

<strong>Windsor</strong> along<br />

with Manchester,<br />

G l a s t o n b u r y ,<br />

Marlborough and<br />

Colchester make<br />

up Task Force<br />

#57 and Strike<br />

Team #57. Each<br />

fire department<br />

supplies one apparatus<br />

and a<br />

crew <strong>of</strong> firefighters<br />

to these response<br />

teams. These<br />

teams operate as<br />

part <strong>of</strong> the Statewide<br />

Fire Rescue<br />

Disaster Plan.<br />

Task Force #57<br />

was deployed for the first time in July to the mill fire<br />

in <strong>Windsor</strong> Locks.<br />

The Department, in cooperation with the Pleasant<br />

Valley Condominium Association, developed its first<br />

multi-family residential complex evacuation plan.<br />

Residents <strong>of</strong> Pleasant Valley Condominiums<br />

participated in the kick<strong>of</strong>f event in October. This<br />

plan establishes meeting places in the complex in<br />

the event <strong>of</strong> fire or other emergencies. This helps<br />

both emergency personnel and condo association<br />

staff identify and<br />

assist those who<br />

may be displaced.<br />

In an effort to further<br />

enhance our fire<br />

safety and education<br />

efforts the Fire<br />

and Life Safety Unit<br />

was formed this<br />

year. This group <strong>of</strong><br />

volunteers will dedicate<br />

their time and<br />

efforts specifically to<br />

fire safety programs.<br />

They will<br />

concentrate on<br />

helping our citizens<br />

prevent fires as well<br />

as educating them<br />

on surviving a fire should one occur. The formation<br />

<strong>of</strong> this Unit highlights the importance <strong>of</strong> the fire<br />

prevention and education aspects <strong>of</strong> the Fire<br />

Department’s mission.<br />

Firefighter Scott<br />

Fine was promoted<br />

to the rank <strong>of</strong><br />

Lieutenant in July.<br />

Lieutenant Fine was<br />

assigned responsibility<br />

for Company<br />

5, Explorer Post<br />

838. Company 5 is<br />

the Department’s<br />

group <strong>of</strong> 14 to 18<br />

year olds. These<br />

individuals provide<br />

fire ground support<br />

and receive training<br />

in firefighting tactics.<br />

They are a<br />

large part <strong>of</strong> the Department’s<br />

recruiting<br />

efforts. Like all the Department <strong>of</strong>ficers,<br />

Lieutenant Fine was promoted after successfully<br />

completing both written and oral exams.<br />

<strong>Town</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>South</strong> <strong>Windsor</strong>: <strong>Annual</strong> <strong>Report</strong> <strong>2006</strong>-<strong>2007</strong> | 21


FIRE DEPARTMENT<br />

A group led by Deputy Chief Jay Knipple developed<br />

bid specifications for a tower ladder to replace the<br />

Department’s 1986 aerial apparatus. That process<br />

included traveling to other fire departments to<br />

examine their recent ladder deliveries as well as<br />

evaluating the future needs <strong>of</strong> our community. This<br />

new vehicle is designed to provide the Fire<br />

Department with elevated fire suppression and<br />

rescue capabilities for the next twenty years. The<br />

bid was awarded<br />

i n O c t o b e r .<br />

Given the complexity<br />

<strong>of</strong> these<br />

types <strong>of</strong> vehicles,<br />

construction time<br />

is about one year.<br />

Once delivered,<br />

department members<br />

will spend<br />

several months<br />

training with the<br />

new apparatus<br />

before it is placed<br />

in service.<br />

C o n g r e s s m a n<br />

John Larson visited<br />

the Department<br />

in February<br />

to announce his introduction <strong>of</strong> House <strong>of</strong><br />

Representative Bill 943, the Volunteer Responder<br />

Incentive Protection Act. The event brought<br />

representatives <strong>of</strong> the National Volunteer Fire<br />

Service to <strong>South</strong><br />

<strong>Windsor</strong>. The Bill<br />

would exempt<br />

benefits to volunteer<br />

fire and<br />

medical responders<br />

from federal<br />

i n c o m e t a x .<br />

These benefits<br />

play a large role<br />

in the recruitment<br />

and retention <strong>of</strong><br />

volunteers. The<br />

benefits received<br />

are diminished<br />

because volunteers<br />

are now required<br />

by the IRS<br />

to pay taxes on<br />

them. Congressman<br />

Larson chose <strong>South</strong> <strong>Windsor</strong> as the location<br />

for his announcement because the Fire Department<br />

and <strong>Town</strong> Council have advocated for this<br />

legislation since 1999.<br />

Fire Department staff spent much time during the<br />

year working with the Public Building Commission<br />

and our design team completing plans for the fire<br />

and ambulance facility to be built on Sullivan<br />

Avenue. Inland Wetlands Agency and Planning<br />

and Zoning Commission approvals were received in<br />

January. Construction<br />

was expected<br />

to begin in<br />

the Spring <strong>of</strong><br />

<strong>2006</strong> but has<br />

been delayed due<br />

to requirements<br />

being imposed by<br />

the State Department<br />

<strong>of</strong> Environmental<br />

Protection<br />

and the Army<br />

Corps <strong>of</strong> Engineers.<br />

The Fire Department<br />

is staffed by<br />

more than 100<br />

residents who<br />

volunteer their<br />

time, energy, and enthusiasm to help their fellow<br />

citizens. These individuals contributed over 24,000<br />

hours <strong>of</strong> time to the community. Six <strong>of</strong> our fellow<br />

townspeople made the decision to become<br />

members <strong>of</strong> the<br />

Fire Department<br />

this past year.<br />

We encourage<br />

anyone who is<br />

interested in<br />

learning more<br />

about volunteering,<br />

either as a<br />

firefighter or in an<br />

administrative,<br />

support, or fire<br />

prevention education<br />

capacity, to<br />

join us at Fire<br />

Headquarters any<br />

Tuesday evening.<br />

22 | <strong>Town</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>South</strong> <strong>Windsor</strong>: <strong>Annual</strong> <strong>Report</strong> <strong>2006</strong>-<strong>2007</strong>


FIRE MARSHAL<br />

Walter Summers<br />

Fire Marshal<br />

MISSION STATEMENT<br />

"It is the mission <strong>of</strong> the Fire Marshal's Office to prevent and/or<br />

reduce the incidence <strong>of</strong> fire by increasing the awareness and<br />

knowledge <strong>of</strong> the residents and businesses respecting fire safety,<br />

and by ensuring compliance with the Connecticut Fire Safety<br />

Code and applicable regulations <strong>of</strong> the State <strong>of</strong> Connecticut.”<br />

The staff <strong>of</strong> the <strong>South</strong> <strong>Windsor</strong> Fire Marshal's Office<br />

consists <strong>of</strong> a full-time Fire Marshal and a part-time<br />

Deputy Fire Marshal. Our staff is charged with the<br />

duty to perform various duties, many <strong>of</strong> which are<br />

mandated by the Connecticut General Statutes.<br />

These duties include inspection <strong>of</strong> all properties,<br />

with the exception <strong>of</strong> one and two-family homes.<br />

The Fire Marshal is required to perform<br />

investigations as they pertain to the cause and<br />

origin <strong>of</strong> fires that are in the <strong>Town</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>South</strong><br />

<strong>Windsor</strong>. Our staff is mandated to issue permits for<br />

hazardous operations, which include but are not<br />

limited to the installation <strong>of</strong> permanent propane<br />

tanks and piping, heating fuel storage tanks,<br />

gasoline and diesel fuel storage tanks, blasting<br />

permits, and commercial fireworks displays.<br />

We continue to have much <strong>of</strong> our time dedicated to<br />

new construction. The continuing expansion <strong>of</strong><br />

Evergreen Walk, Evergreen Run, ECHN, and Aldi<br />

Foods, to name a few projects. These projects<br />

require constant supervision and inspection to<br />

maintain a construction schedule. Site plan reviews<br />

and meetings with developers and architects also<br />

put a heavy demand on services.<br />

We also continue to conduct required licensing<br />

inspections, blasting permits, fireworks<br />

demonstrations, and hazardous material truck<br />

inspections. Inspections <strong>of</strong> large assembly, nursing<br />

homes, Day Care centers, assisted living, and<br />

schools have been the focus <strong>of</strong> last year’s<br />

inspections with a total number <strong>of</strong> 607 inspections<br />

conducted. These occupancies have the greatest<br />

impact on our citizens and conducting yearly<br />

inspections <strong>of</strong> these properties has been a priority.<br />

We upgraded the inspection program to a computer<br />

database called Firehouse S<strong>of</strong>tware. Working with<br />

the IT department and the Fire Department, a<br />

mobile inspection program using this s<strong>of</strong>tware has<br />

been instituted with the goal <strong>of</strong> improved efficiency<br />

and record keeping.<br />

investigation equipment. A new Nikon digital<br />

camera and a CAD program were purchased.<br />

Deputy Fire Marshal Mauldin received a grant to<br />

attend advance fire investigation school <strong>of</strong>fered by<br />

the State Fire Marshal.<br />

In keeping with training, Fire Marshal Summers and<br />

Agent Michael Thompson <strong>of</strong> the <strong>South</strong> <strong>Windsor</strong><br />

Police Services attended the National Fire<br />

Academy in Emmitsburg, Maryland to complete a<br />

two week course on arson investigation. Agent<br />

Thompson also became a State Certified Fire<br />

Investigator through the State Fire Marshal’s Office.<br />

All fire investigations now have a trained Fire<br />

Marshal and Agent from the Police Services. This<br />

is a unique situation and one <strong>South</strong> <strong>Windsor</strong> should<br />

be proud <strong>of</strong>.<br />

Local Ordinances concerning Fire Code<br />

enforcement have been revised and updated this<br />

past year. Open Burning, Fire Lanes, Fire<br />

Prevention Code, and Fire Marshal Plan Review<br />

Fees have been passed by the <strong>Town</strong> Council.<br />

A new hydrant replacement program has been<br />

initiated with both the Connecticut Water Company<br />

and The MDC. We will be replacing at least 5<br />

hydrants per year to keep our fire protection system<br />

up to date.<br />

For service please call 860-644-2511 extension<br />

217.<br />

The Fire Marshal’s Office has received three grants<br />

this year. These grants allowed us to upgrade our<br />

<strong>Town</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>South</strong> <strong>Windsor</strong>: <strong>Annual</strong> <strong>Report</strong> <strong>2006</strong>-<strong>2007</strong> | 23


BUILDING DEPARTMENT<br />

Christopher J. Dougan<br />

Chief Building Official<br />

Our Department insures compliance with current<br />

Building and Mechanical Codes, State Statutes,<br />

<strong>Town</strong> Ordinances and the <strong>South</strong> <strong>Windsor</strong> Blight<br />

and Nuisance Ordinance. Building Department<br />

personnel review plans and inspect all new<br />

construction, renovations and alterations within the<br />

<strong>Town</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>South</strong> <strong>Windsor</strong>. Our personnel are<br />

dedicated to the health, safety and general welfare<br />

<strong>of</strong> our community through thoughtful<br />

communication and excellent service. We also<br />

work closely with the Office <strong>of</strong> the Fire Marshal,<br />

the Planning Department, Engineering, Public<br />

Buildings Division <strong>of</strong> Public Works and the<br />

Facilities Services Division <strong>of</strong> the Board <strong>of</strong><br />

Education.<br />

Fiscal Year <strong>2006</strong>-<strong>2007</strong> continued with an increase<br />

in senior housing, age restricted developments<br />

and commercial construction. The Building<br />

Department issued permits generating<br />

$969,440.47 in revenue. New construction,<br />

additions, alterations and repairs produced a<br />

construction value <strong>of</strong> $14,550,000.00.<br />

We look forward to continued economic growth in<br />

<strong>South</strong> <strong>Windsor</strong> and will continue to regard good<br />

customer service and reliability as essential<br />

components <strong>of</strong> <strong>South</strong> <strong>Windsor</strong>’s Building<br />

Department.<br />

24 | <strong>Town</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>South</strong> <strong>Windsor</strong>: <strong>Annual</strong> <strong>Report</strong> <strong>2006</strong>-<strong>2007</strong>


PUBLIC BUILDING COMMISSION<br />

Howard E. Fitts<br />

Chairperson<br />

During the July <strong>2006</strong>-<strong>2007</strong> Fiscal Year, the<br />

Commission members held meetings focused on<br />

development <strong>of</strong> plans and schedules for construction<br />

<strong>of</strong> a replacement for Firehouse #3 on Sullivan<br />

Avenue. The building was designed to also include<br />

accommodations for the <strong>South</strong> <strong>Windsor</strong> Ambulance<br />

Corps. Referendum approval for the project occurred<br />

in the election <strong>of</strong> November 2005.<br />

The development <strong>of</strong> plans and value engineering<br />

were both completed, but we could not get approval<br />

to proceed with site work and construction from the<br />

Army Corps <strong>of</strong> Engineers and the Connecticut<br />

Department <strong>of</strong> Environmental Protection. An<br />

endangered species (several Clustered Sedge plants)<br />

was found on the site, several vernal pools were<br />

identified, and some mitigation <strong>of</strong> wetlands has been<br />

in discussion for the better part <strong>of</strong> a year. The<br />

Clustered Sedge plants can be transplanted and the<br />

vernal pools on the site do not support maturation <strong>of</strong><br />

wood frog egg masses as the pools dry out quickly.<br />

However, suggested solutions to those problems<br />

have not met with agreements that translate into<br />

permits.<br />

As the Fiscal Year ended, efforts were being made to<br />

get all parties talking together, working toward some<br />

compromises that will permit construction to proceed.<br />

The likely delay in construction into the 2008 building<br />

season is causing major concerns for adequate<br />

budgeting for this delayed project.<br />

Members <strong>of</strong> the Commission appreciate the<br />

cooperation and support <strong>of</strong> the many people who<br />

participate in the work required to bring these projects<br />

to regulatory Boards and Commissions and then to<br />

the public for input and approval. Contractors,<br />

architects, engineers, inspectors, suppliers, <strong>Town</strong><br />

employees, <strong>Town</strong> agency people, and <strong>Town</strong><br />

Councillors all are part <strong>of</strong> the efforts that enable the<br />

PBC to bring the community economical new facilities<br />

and to plan for future ones. Unfortunately, this project<br />

has not had cooperation and support from agencies<br />

outside the community.<br />

<strong>Town</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>South</strong> <strong>Windsor</strong>: <strong>Annual</strong> <strong>Report</strong> <strong>2006</strong>-<strong>2007</strong> | 25


HEALTH DEPARTMENT<br />

Dr. Gerald Schwartz<br />

Director <strong>of</strong> Health<br />

Robert Deptula<br />

Environmental Health Officer<br />

The Health Department is responsible for many,<br />

varied activities. Using the State Public Health Code<br />

and other statutes, regulations and guidelines, the<br />

Department performs these regulatory activities in a<br />

manner, which promotes an understanding <strong>of</strong><br />

environmental health issues and concerns.<br />

Department activities include on site soil<br />

investigations, percolation testing, review <strong>of</strong><br />

engineering plans for septic systems, well site<br />

inspections, review <strong>of</strong> water analyses, nursery school<br />

and day care inspections and inspections <strong>of</strong> food<br />

service operations.<br />

Additional activities included in Health Department<br />

activities is much work associated with Region 31,<br />

Mass Dispensing Area as part <strong>of</strong> a State wide<br />

process dealing with the threat <strong>of</strong> terrorism.<br />

Environmental concerns such as our Larvaciding<br />

Program for mosquitoes to help combat the West Nile<br />

Virus. In addition, investigation <strong>of</strong> ground water<br />

contamination affecting drinking water wells and<br />

associated water quality issues is conducted as are<br />

issues dealing with elevated blood levels in children.<br />

Also included would be general nuisance issues such<br />

as trash & rubbish complaints, failed septic systems,<br />

food service concerns, rodent and odor complaints.<br />

26 | <strong>Town</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>South</strong> <strong>Windsor</strong>: <strong>Annual</strong> <strong>Report</strong> <strong>2006</strong>-<strong>2007</strong>


REGISTRAR OF VOTERS<br />

Sue Burnham<br />

Republican Registrar <strong>of</strong> Voters<br />

Frances O. Knipple<br />

Democratic Registrar <strong>of</strong> Voters<br />

The Office <strong>of</strong> the Registrar <strong>of</strong> Voters (ROV) is<br />

governed by Connecticut State General Statutes.<br />

The responsibilities are to register eligible US<br />

Citizens to vote and to administer and conduct all<br />

elections, primaries and referenda in an accurate<br />

and impartial manner. The ROV Office maintains<br />

voter registration cards and records, compiles<br />

monthly reports <strong>of</strong> all activities concerning the<br />

voters in <strong>South</strong> <strong>Windsor</strong> and is responsible for the<br />

hiring and training <strong>of</strong> all <strong>of</strong>ficial election poll<br />

workers.<br />

We held many <strong>of</strong>f-site informative sessions through<br />

out <strong>South</strong> <strong>Windsor</strong> including a student mock<br />

election at the High School in October <strong>2006</strong> to<br />

educate the public in the use <strong>of</strong> the new voting<br />

Tabulator Machines as <strong>South</strong> <strong>Windsor</strong> was chosen<br />

by the Secretary <strong>of</strong> the State’s Office to use these<br />

machines for the November <strong>2006</strong> election.<br />

Everything went perfectly as confirmed by the State<br />

mandated hand recount that <strong>South</strong> <strong>Windsor</strong><br />

participated in following the <strong>2006</strong> Election. The use<br />

<strong>of</strong> the Tabulator Machines has expedited the entire<br />

voting process including reducing the number <strong>of</strong><br />

poll workers necessary to properly run an election.<br />

The ROV Office conducted the annual state<br />

required canvass <strong>of</strong> all voters during the months <strong>of</strong><br />

January through May <strong>2007</strong>.<br />

In May <strong>2007</strong> a Special Voter Enrollment Session<br />

was held at <strong>South</strong> <strong>Windsor</strong> High School.<br />

During the Fiscal Year <strong>2006</strong>-<strong>2007</strong>, the ROV Office<br />

received and implemented approximately 6,545<br />

changes to the voter records. These changes<br />

included new registrations, removals, name,<br />

address and party affiliation changes.<br />

The ROV Office held special voter making sessions<br />

required by Connecticut State General Statutes<br />

prior to the State Election.<br />

REGISTRATION FIGURES<br />

AS OF JUNE 30, <strong>2007</strong><br />

DISTRICT REPUBLICAN DEMOCRATIC UNAFFILIATED OTHER TOTAL<br />

I 138 284 250 5 677<br />

II 558 1,025 1,116 2 2,701<br />

III 959 1,689 1,800 5 4,453<br />

IV 622 752 1,068 0 2,442<br />

V 1,019 1,607 1,872 8 4,506<br />

TOTAL 3,296 5,357 6,106 20 14,779<br />

<strong>Town</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>South</strong> <strong>Windsor</strong>: <strong>Annual</strong> <strong>Report</strong> <strong>2006</strong>-<strong>2007</strong> | 27


HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMISSION<br />

Virginia Macro<br />

Chairperson<br />

“The Historic District Commission’s purpose is to<br />

ensure the continuity and enhancement <strong>of</strong><br />

distinctive buildings, places, their settings, and the<br />

overall character <strong>of</strong> the District, which are<br />

associated with the history <strong>of</strong> <strong>South</strong> <strong>Windsor</strong>. The<br />

Commission’s concern and responsibility is to<br />

provide guidance and direction for maintaining the<br />

integrity and high visual quality <strong>of</strong> these<br />

properties.”* To do that the Commission evaluates<br />

alterations to construction or demolition <strong>of</strong><br />

structures within the Historic District, which is<br />

located at the northern end <strong>of</strong> Main Street.<br />

According to the regulations set out by State<br />

Statute and <strong>Town</strong> Ordinance, the Commission is<br />

required to hold a public hearing for each<br />

application requesting a change in the appearance<br />

<strong>of</strong> properties in the District, visible from the street.<br />

Applicants must present drawings or photographs<br />

<strong>of</strong> the proposed change and, if approved, the<br />

Commission issues a Certificate <strong>of</strong><br />

Appropriateness. It is the desire <strong>of</strong> the<br />

Commission to work with property owners in a<br />

collaborative manner to achieve this mandate.<br />

Revolution and the War <strong>of</strong> 1812, before economic<br />

depression set in; and during a brief renaissance<br />

during the mid-19 th century, sparked by the<br />

establishment <strong>of</strong> the Theological Institute <strong>of</strong><br />

Connecticut at East <strong>Windsor</strong> Hill, which after 30<br />

years moved to Hartford to become the Hartford<br />

Seminary.<br />

In carrying out our duties on the Commission, we<br />

have met monthly (except in August) and have<br />

held five public hearings. We have also overseen<br />

the completion <strong>of</strong> two long-standing projects: the<br />

State funded Phase I Historic Resources Survey<br />

<strong>of</strong> Main Street and a new handbook for residents<br />

<strong>of</strong> the Historic District. Several members <strong>of</strong> the<br />

Commission also attended a regional workshop<br />

sponsored by the Connecticut Trust for Historic<br />

Preservation, Circuit Rider Program to exchange<br />

ideas about the administration <strong>of</strong> Historic Districts.<br />

*Taken from the regulations in <strong>South</strong> <strong>Windsor</strong>’s<br />

new Historic District Handbook.<br />

Seventy-seven <strong>of</strong> the 169 <strong>Town</strong>s in Connecticut<br />

have designated Historic Districts or individual<br />

Historic Properties, governed by Historic District<br />

Commissions, in an effort to retain the character <strong>of</strong><br />

their town’s distinctive development. Maintaining<br />

the authenticity <strong>of</strong> historic structures preserves not<br />

only the evolution <strong>of</strong> a town’s economy but reveals<br />

the values <strong>of</strong> its population. Architecture from the<br />

past also adds unique charm to a community. This<br />

is certainly true in <strong>South</strong> <strong>Windsor</strong>, where the<br />

houses that shape the character <strong>of</strong> the District<br />

today were built at two distinct periods: at the<br />

height <strong>of</strong> the community’s prosperity between the<br />

28 | <strong>Town</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>South</strong> <strong>Windsor</strong>: <strong>Annual</strong> <strong>Report</strong> <strong>2006</strong>-<strong>2007</strong>


TOWN CLERK<br />

Gretchen E. Bickford<br />

<strong>Town</strong> Clerk<br />

Theresa G. Samsel<br />

Assistant <strong>Town</strong> Clerk<br />

Lori A. Trahan<br />

Assistant <strong>Town</strong> Clerk<br />

The <strong>Town</strong> Clerk’s Office is the records<br />

management and information center for the <strong>Town</strong>.<br />

The Connecticut General Statutes and <strong>Town</strong><br />

Charter charge the staff with hundreds <strong>of</strong> functions.<br />

Responsibilities include recording, reporting and<br />

maintaining land records, vital statistics and<br />

maintaining all <strong>Town</strong> Council, Boards and<br />

Commissions agendas, minutes and records;<br />

recording and maintaining election results, issuing<br />

absentee and presidential ballots, various licenses<br />

and permits; and maintaining financial records for<br />

the collection <strong>of</strong> various fees and taxes for the<br />

<strong>Town</strong> and State.<br />

We provide information on all property transfers and<br />

sales to the Assessor and Tax Collector. The staff<br />

issues and/or maintains records for marriage, fish &<br />

game, dog and liquor licenses. Photocopies <strong>of</strong><br />

agendas, minutes, land records and surveys are<br />

available for a fee, as are certified copies <strong>of</strong> birth,<br />

marriage, death and veteran discharge records.<br />

Copies <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Town</strong> Charter and Ordinances are<br />

also available for a fee. Duties also include<br />

processing all <strong>Town</strong> Notary appointments,<br />

appointment <strong>of</strong> unaffiliated Justices <strong>of</strong> the Peace,<br />

accept for filing lawsuits and claims, record<br />

cemetery deeds, maintain burial records, process<br />

and publish <strong>Town</strong> ordinances and the annual audit<br />

report.<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. All clerks are acceptance agents for<br />

new passport applications and they may be<br />

submitted in person Monday through Friday<br />

between 9:00 AM until 12:00 noon and 2:00 PM<br />

until 4:00 PM.<br />

The $7,000 State Historic Document Preservation<br />

Grant combined with specific funds collected by the<br />

<strong>Town</strong> Clerk, were used in a multi-year project to<br />

preserve numerous vital records. <strong>South</strong> <strong>Windsor</strong><br />

now has many historic vital records that are<br />

preserved and properly stored to prevent further<br />

deterioration. All records have an increased life<br />

expectancy because <strong>of</strong> this on-going project.<br />

Fiscal year totals include $886,400+ collected in<br />

state conveyance taxes and $638,300+ in revenues<br />

for the <strong>Town</strong> General Fund.<br />

ACTIVITY SUMMARY<br />

Land Records 7,315<br />

Fish & Games Licenses 1,017<br />

Dog licenses 2,836<br />

Kennel tags 18<br />

Births (<strong>2006</strong>) 210<br />

Marriages (<strong>2006</strong>) 257<br />

Civil Unions 6<br />

Deaths (<strong>2006</strong>) 211<br />

Passports 334<br />

<strong>Town</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>South</strong> <strong>Windsor</strong>: <strong>Annual</strong> <strong>Report</strong> <strong>2006</strong>-<strong>2007</strong> | 29


DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES<br />

Dennis D. Sheridan<br />

Director <strong>of</strong> Human Services<br />

The Department <strong>of</strong> Human Services is a multigenerational<br />

service agency whose mission is to<br />

enable <strong>South</strong> <strong>Windsor</strong> youth, families, adults and<br />

seniors to achieve and maintain personal and social<br />

well being by providing a variety <strong>of</strong> services,<br />

programs and resources that are both proactive and<br />

responsive to the community’s needs.<br />

The Department is comprised <strong>of</strong> two divisions:<br />

Adult and Senior Services<br />

Youth and Family Services<br />

Adult and Senior Services- Under the guidance <strong>of</strong><br />

Coordinator Irene Murray, Adult and Senior Services<br />

continues to be proactive in advocating for the needs<br />

<strong>of</strong> seniors in <strong>Town</strong>. We continue to <strong>of</strong>fer wonderful<br />

programs, trips and recreational opportunities for our<br />

seniors. Our caseworkers provide an exceptional<br />

level <strong>of</strong> service and advocacy for our adults and<br />

seniors. The new Yellow Dot program helps<br />

emergency responders<br />

identify<br />

medical needs <strong>of</strong><br />

seniors when responding<br />

to a car<br />

accident involving<br />

a senior. The demands<br />

for transportation<br />

continue<br />

to grow and a new<br />

12 passenger<br />

bus has been added through a lease/purchase<br />

arrangement. In addition, we received a grant from<br />

the Department <strong>of</strong> Transportation to expand our<br />

senior transportation service. The Senior Advisory<br />

Council continues its good work, focusing on<br />

increased space needs and parking to support<br />

expanded programming for our growing senior<br />

population.<br />

Youth and Family Services – Joann Moriarty was<br />

hired as the new Coordinator <strong>of</strong> Youth and Family<br />

Services. Under Joann’s leadership, several new<br />

initiatives have been implemented including reworking<br />

the Juvenile Review Board process to make<br />

it more responsive, procurement and implementation<br />

<strong>of</strong> the new KidTrax computer program and initiating<br />

a plan to combine the Youth Advisory Board and<br />

Drug Prevention Commission into one proactive<br />

prevention entity. The Teen Center continues to<br />

generate community service initiatives that benefit<br />

the entire community and region. Other programs<br />

like PALS CARE, School Based Mentoring, and<br />

Jump Start Tutoring continue to strengthen the<br />

leadership skills and resiliency <strong>of</strong> our youth. In<br />

addition, the SWAN Parent Education program<br />

provides wonderful support and training for parents<br />

and grandparents.<br />

Community Center- We continue to work with Public<br />

Works and the Recreation Department to maintain<br />

our building in the face <strong>of</strong> ever increasing space<br />

needs. We have installed new carpet in the senior<br />

lounge. In addition, we worked with Recreation to<br />

devise a furniture replacement plan for the building.<br />

We hope to implement this plan in the coming year.<br />

30 | <strong>Town</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>South</strong> <strong>Windsor</strong>: <strong>Annual</strong> <strong>Report</strong> <strong>2006</strong>-<strong>2007</strong>


ADULT AND SENIOR SERVICES<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 in response to their<br />

economic, recreational, social and emotional needs.<br />

This service allows for comprehensive assessment,<br />

service provision, the avoidance <strong>of</strong> service<br />

duplication, and premature institutionalization.<br />

Agencies with whom we work closely include local<br />

businesses, Visiting Nurse & Health Services <strong>of</strong><br />

Connecticut, Inc., Police, Courts, Adult Day Care,<br />

Assisted Living Facilities, Local Housing<br />

Authority, Community Renewal Team <strong>of</strong> Greater<br />

Hartford, area <strong>Town</strong>s, Hospitals, Mental Health<br />

Groups, State Agencies, local Civic and<br />

Religious Groups, etc.<br />

The Division administers several programs that<br />

benefit 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 Energy Assistance<br />

Program, Operation Fuel Program, United Way<br />

Shelter Grant, Home Management Grant (funded<br />

by the State Department <strong>of</strong> Social Services),<br />

Salvation Army Funds, and Holiday Basket<br />

Programs which includes Thanksgiving baskets and<br />

gifts in December.<br />

Other services provided by the Division include<br />

short term/crisis counseling, family meetings,<br />

service coordination, Outreach home visits,<br />

information and referral services, benefits<br />

counseling, Meals on Wheels, Friendly Shopper<br />

Program, Moderate Price Housing Program<br />

qualifications, Community Restitution Program,<br />

Conservator Program, CHOICES Medicare<br />

Counseling, etc.<br />

The Adult & Senior Services Coordinator serves as<br />

<strong>South</strong> <strong>Windsor</strong>’s State mandated Municipal Agent<br />

for the Elderly.<br />

Senior Center<br />

The North Central Area Agency on Aging has<br />

designated the multi-purpose Senior Center as a<br />

Focal Point for Older Adults. As such it is a multipurpose<br />

center, providing a program <strong>of</strong> health,<br />

recreational and educational activities for residents<br />

aged 55 and over. The Senior Center is open 5 days<br />

and 3 evenings per week as well as some weekend<br />

days for trips each month.<br />

During the Fiscal Year <strong>2006</strong>-<strong>2007</strong>, the Senior Center<br />

<strong>of</strong>fered a hot meal to seniors 60 years <strong>of</strong> age and<br />

older every day except holidays and weekends<br />

(average <strong>of</strong> 400 meals per month.). The Center<br />

<strong>of</strong>fered over 150 on-going and special programs<br />

with more than 3600 attendees throughout the<br />

year in a variety <strong>of</strong> social, educational, health,<br />

recreational and/or supportive programs. Much <strong>of</strong><br />

the information regarding programs at the Senior<br />

Center is delivered in the monthly newsletter that<br />

goes out to approximately 1,800 households. <strong>South</strong><br />

<strong>Windsor</strong> Senior Services along with Police,<br />

Ambulance, Fire Services, The Housing<br />

Authority, People’s Bank and Highland Park<br />

Market began a ‘Triad Chapter’ in <strong>South</strong> <strong>Windsor</strong><br />

dedicated to safety issues affecting seniors. A<br />

Kick-Off program in May attended by Attorney<br />

General Richard Bluementhal highlighted one <strong>of</strong><br />

these safety programs, ‘The Yellow Dot’ for older<br />

drivers.<br />

The Center’s programs include day, evening and<br />

weekend trips to museums, theaters, Dine outs,<br />

Mystery Trips, Red Hat, Super 60’s activities and<br />

events. Additionally on-going and special events<br />

such as a New Year’s Eve Party, International folk<br />

dancing, Mexican Train Dominoes, setback, poker,<br />

bridge, Rummykub, collaborative events with other<br />

towns, Memorial & Veteran’s Day celebrations,<br />

Mystery Trips, Guided Imagery, Therapeutic<br />

Massage, Mother’s & Father’s Day events,<br />

Valentine’s Day, Senior Picnic, Halloween<br />

Happenings, ‘Lights <strong>of</strong> <strong>South</strong> <strong>Windsor</strong>’, yoga, Tai<br />

Chi and exercise for those with arthritis, Strawberry<br />

Shortcake Day etc., provide opportunities for<br />

socialization, fun, and exercise. Special events draw<br />

from 75 to 200 participants and are limited to<br />

available space. The Center through its<br />

transportation system <strong>of</strong>fers at least two shopping<br />

opportunities per week as well as two errand<br />

mornings and a mall trip.<br />

Travel opportunities continue to provide a resource<br />

for the ‘active’ seniors, during this Fiscal Year,<br />

longer trips were provided to San Antonio,<br />

Newport, Rhode Island, Vermont and New York<br />

City.<br />

Special Activities at the Senior Center<br />

The Senior Picnic had a turnout <strong>of</strong> 125 seniors.<br />

Another annual event, Halloween Happenings, with<br />

a Haunted House designed by the Teen Center,<br />

Trick or Treating served approximately 85<br />

preschoolers and 80 seniors. Our New Year’s Eve<br />

Party was attended by 85 seniors with an<br />

intergenerational boost from the <strong>South</strong> <strong>Windsor</strong> High<br />

School Interact Club.<br />

<strong>Town</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>South</strong> <strong>Windsor</strong>: <strong>Annual</strong> <strong>Report</strong> <strong>2006</strong>-<strong>2007</strong> | 31


ADULT AND SENIOR SERVICES<br />

The Senior Center takes part in a variety <strong>of</strong><br />

Intergenerational community activities including<br />

grandparent/grandchild BINGO’s and breakfasts<br />

as well visits by local school classes and regular<br />

cooperative planning with the High School Interact<br />

Club including an Intergenerational Fashion<br />

Show. The Senior Center continues to <strong>of</strong>fer 55 Alive<br />

Safe Driving Classes for older adults by<br />

cooperating with the Police Department who has<br />

two <strong>of</strong>ficers trained to teach the class. A total <strong>of</strong> 7<br />

sessions are held per year; a total <strong>of</strong> 184 people<br />

took part during the past year.<br />

The center has a partnership with the Timothy<br />

Edwards Middle School to use their Computer<br />

Lab to teach seniors how to use computers and the<br />

Internet, 116 seniors took part. In addition seniors<br />

continue to support the Computer Lab at the<br />

Community Center. New programs during the year<br />

included student and senior interactions focused<br />

around interviews and book discussion groups.<br />

Volunteer opportunities are available throughout<br />

the Human Services Department. Our goal is to<br />

utilize the valuable skills <strong>of</strong> the senior community in<br />

the Senior Center, local schools and as Health<br />

Screening volunteers. Over 150 volunteers took part<br />

throughout the year in a wide range <strong>of</strong> capacities<br />

ranging from Meals on Wheels drivers, Friendly<br />

shoppers, computer course teachers, Flu clinic<br />

volunteer staffers, newsletter collators and activity<br />

coordinators here at the Senior Center.<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, the Adult and Senior<br />

Services Division, in addition to <strong>of</strong>fice appointments,<br />

resources are available in the following areas <strong>of</strong><br />

Social Services provision:<br />

SOCIAL SERVICES PROGRAMS<br />

Short Term Crisis Counseling<br />

Case Management Services<br />

Conservator<br />

Special Needs Fund<br />

CEAP Fuel Program<br />

Renters Tax Relief<br />

ConnPace Application<br />

Caregivers Support Group<br />

Weekend Meals Program<br />

(No age restriction)<br />

Home Management Program *<br />

Holiday Food/Gift Baskets Program<br />

Friendly Shopper Program<br />

Advocacy<br />

AARP Income Tax Assistance<br />

Driver Improvement Classes<br />

Food & Fuel Bank<br />

Property Tax Relief<br />

Title XIX<br />

CRT Meals-On-Wheels<br />

Operation Fuel (Warm Thy Neighbor)<br />

Flu Clinic<br />

Recreation Therapist (CARES)<br />

Grocery Delivery Program<br />

CHOICES Counseling<br />

Widow, Widowers Support Group<br />

* (Partially funded by the State Department <strong>of</strong> Social Services)<br />

A brief overview <strong>of</strong> numbers <strong>of</strong> <strong>South</strong> <strong>Windsor</strong> residents served is as follows:<br />

● 369 CEAP Energy Assistance Applications Processed<br />

● 254 contacts for assistance with Medicare Part D<br />

● Intake 145 Homeowners Tax Relief and 81 Renter’s Rebate Applications<br />

● 83 families totaling 192 persons used the private Fuel Bank<br />

● 320 families used the Food Bank<br />

● 104 Thanksgiving baskets were distributed benefiting 244 people<br />

● 56 families with 97 children received Holiday gifts along with 52 Seniors<br />

● 16 families with 31 children received backpacks and shoes from a cooperative<br />

program with Salvation Army<br />

● AARP Tax Preparers saw 76 clients, 63 Tax returns were filed<br />

32 | <strong>Town</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>South</strong> <strong>Windsor</strong>: <strong>Annual</strong> <strong>Report</strong> <strong>2006</strong>-<strong>2007</strong>


ADULT AND SENIOR SERVICES<br />

Health Information<br />

Wellness Clinic - A major health emphasis<br />

continues to be made to provide wellness clinics<br />

each month as well as health care screenings and<br />

informational talks. Visiting Nurses & Health<br />

Services <strong>of</strong> Connecticut, Inc staff monthly Elder<br />

Wellness clinics, which included footcare, blood<br />

pressure and cholesterol screenings. A yearly flu<br />

clinic is also held as well as other safety & health<br />

related seminars such as vision, hearing and skin<br />

cancer screenings.<br />

Wheeler Clinic - The <strong>Town</strong> continues to participate<br />

in a regional approach to alcohol dependency via a<br />

program <strong>of</strong> outreach counseling through Wheeler<br />

Clinic and a monthly support group at Manchester<br />

Memorial Hospital. Funding for this program comes<br />

from grants from the Area Agency on Aging and<br />

Department <strong>of</strong> Health and Addiction Services.<br />

Outreach<br />

Social Work with multigenerational older adult<br />

family caregivers, extended support and<br />

pr<strong>of</strong>essional caregivers and affordable housing are<br />

<strong>of</strong> primary concern to those seeking help from<br />

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 & 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. During this<br />

fiscal year, a total <strong>of</strong> 610 home visits were made<br />

by social services staff.<br />

Recreation Therapy is <strong>of</strong>fered to a special<br />

population <strong>of</strong> older and frail elderly through the<br />

‘CARES’ (Center Activity, Recreation, Education<br />

and Socialization) Program. 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 look to a more<br />

restrictive setting.<br />

Transportation<br />

Transportation is provided for the senior and<br />

handicapped population via three lift equipped<br />

buses provided through a grant with Greater<br />

Hartford Transit. 14,472 trips for the year were<br />

provided for seniors and disabled residents which<br />

also included daily trips to Manchester Sheltered<br />

Workshop, local Medical appointments, shopping<br />

and senior activities.<br />

Irene Murray<br />

Coordinator, Adult and Senior Services<br />

<strong>Town</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>South</strong> <strong>Windsor</strong>: <strong>Annual</strong> <strong>Report</strong> <strong>2006</strong>-<strong>2007</strong> | 33


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, short term counseling and<br />

referral services, juvenile justice programs, parent<br />

education and support, prevention initiatives,<br />

positive youth development and youth employment<br />

programs.<br />

A total <strong>of</strong> 913 youth and families received services<br />

this year including individual and family<br />

counseling, support services, parent<br />

educational programs, positive youth<br />

development and recreational/social groups.<br />

Youth and Family Services works closely with both<br />

<strong>South</strong> <strong>Windsor</strong> High School and Timothy Edwards<br />

Middle School on a number <strong>of</strong> collaborative efforts<br />

as well as providing supportive groups and<br />

counseling services. Groups at the High School<br />

included a Study Skills Group, Grief and Loss<br />

Group and SADD (Students Against Destructive<br />

Decisions) Group. Groups at the Middle School<br />

included a Divorce Group for children and Positive<br />

Social Skills for Girls.<br />

In September, Youth and Family Services<br />

sponsored the performance <strong>of</strong> “I Am Dirt” by John<br />

Morello at <strong>South</strong> <strong>Windsor</strong> High School. This show is<br />

an engaging one man performance focusing on the<br />

dangers <strong>of</strong> drug use and how it affects individuals,<br />

families and the community. The show was seen<br />

by all freshman students.<br />

Youth and Family Services supported Operation<br />

Graduation by providing the security check-point<br />

for all senior students entering Nomad’s Adventure<br />

Quest as well as a monetary donation in the name<br />

<strong>of</strong> our local prevention council.<br />

The <strong>South</strong> <strong>Windsor</strong> Drug and Alcohol Abuse<br />

Prevention Commission continues to plan and<br />

facilitate prevention programs within the <strong>South</strong><br />

<strong>Windsor</strong> community. Members <strong>of</strong> the Commission<br />

include representatives from Youth and Family<br />

Services, East <strong>of</strong> the River Action for Substance<br />

Abuse Elimination (ERASE), <strong>Town</strong> Council<br />

Appointees, Police Representatives, Teachers and<br />

Students. The Commission meets on a monthly<br />

basis to discuss issues relevant to substance abuse<br />

prevention.<br />

The annual Smoking Prevention Week took place<br />

at Timothy Edwards Middle School in April. This<br />

program focuses on the entire sixth grade class and<br />

includes activities each day to discourage students<br />

from smoking. This year students participated in an<br />

anti-smoking logo contest, viewed anti-smoking<br />

advertisements on the morning news and<br />

participated in question and answer workshops<br />

hosted by East <strong>of</strong> the River Action for Substance<br />

Abuse Elimination (ERASE). This year’s theme<br />

was “Addicted to Oxygen for a Smoke Free World”.<br />

Students signed an anti-smoking pledge banner<br />

and wore wristbands depicting the theme. The<br />

week ended with a very entertaining and<br />

educational performance on the dangers <strong>of</strong><br />

smoking and making healthy choices, called “No<br />

Butts About It”.<br />

Our Intervention Specialist position, which is c<strong>of</strong>unded<br />

by the <strong>South</strong> <strong>Windsor</strong> school system,<br />

provides alcohol and drug assessments and<br />

intervention for youth.<br />

Friend <strong>of</strong> Youth Service Bureaus<br />

On the evening <strong>of</strong> September 25 th , the Connecticut<br />

Youth Services Association regional chapter held<br />

its 3 rd annual “Friends <strong>of</strong> Youth Service<br />

Bureaus” awards dinner and ceremony. The event<br />

took place at Andover, Marlboro, Hebron Youth<br />

Service Bureau, which is located in Hebron, CT.<br />

This event gives Youth Service Bureaus in our<br />

region an opportunity to recognize groups or<br />

individuals who support the work <strong>of</strong> YSB’s. <strong>South</strong><br />

<strong>Windsor</strong> Youth and Family Services presented two<br />

such awards. The first award was presented to<br />

Cindi Yakoubian, Community Resource<br />

Coordinator for the <strong>South</strong> <strong>Windsor</strong> School System.<br />

Cindi was recognized for her tireless efforts in<br />

supporting Youth and Family Services both as an<br />

individual volunteer and as the Coordinator <strong>of</strong><br />

<strong>South</strong> <strong>Windsor</strong> High School’s “Interact Club”. This<br />

group is responsible for recently painting the Teen<br />

Center and supporting many senior events. Cindi is<br />

a volunteer member <strong>of</strong> our Youth Advisory Board, a<br />

member <strong>of</strong> the ROPES Team and a volunteer for<br />

Family Awareness Day. The second award was<br />

presented to the <strong>South</strong> <strong>Windsor</strong> Super Sixties<br />

Sportsmen Club for their terrific support for youth<br />

through the annual fishing derby and for cooking for<br />

major events such as Family Awareness Day, the<br />

Mentoring Picnic and the Every 15 Minutes project.<br />

President Brad Case and Treasurer Bill Conley<br />

accepted the award on behalf <strong>of</strong> the Super Sixties<br />

Club.<br />

34 | <strong>Town</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>South</strong> <strong>Windsor</strong>: <strong>Annual</strong> <strong>Report</strong> <strong>2006</strong>-<strong>2007</strong>


YOUTH AND FAMILY SERVICES<br />

Family Awareness Day <strong>2006</strong><br />

Partnership Coalition to Stop Underage Drinking<br />

annual conference. There, <strong>South</strong> <strong>Windsor</strong> students<br />

meet other students in the state who were also working<br />

on prevention programs in their own schools. They<br />

also witnessed how much adults value their leadership<br />

and motivation.<br />

In November they sponsored a “Binge Drinking<br />

Awareness and Prevention Day” at the High School.<br />

They created a display with the dangers <strong>of</strong> underage<br />

drinking and warnings <strong>of</strong> alcohol poisoning. They also<br />

set up a table with information for fellow students to<br />

take with them. It was a great opportunity for the<br />

students to advertise their mission and group.<br />

Approximately 300 people braved torrential rain and<br />

winds to attend the 15 th annual “Family Awareness<br />

Day” which was held on October 28 at the Charles N.<br />

Enes Community Center. 186 runners participated in<br />

the “Hog Jog” and many youth runners participated in<br />

the “Fun Run”. Although some outdoor activities had<br />

to be cancelled due to the inclement weather, children<br />

and parents enjoyed a myriad <strong>of</strong> indoor activities.<br />

These included: story time with the <strong>South</strong> <strong>Windsor</strong><br />

Library, an interactive diversity puppet show by the<br />

<strong>South</strong> <strong>Windsor</strong> Human Relations Commission, a<br />

haunted house designed and staffed by the Teen<br />

Center Youth Council members, a magic show, nail<br />

and face painting by volunteer high school students,<br />

fun children’s games provided by the Jaycees, balloon<br />

making by Shriners clowns and more. Lunch was<br />

prepared and served by the Super Sixties Sportsmen.<br />

All proceeds from the sale <strong>of</strong> lunch, a total <strong>of</strong> $323,<br />

were donated to the <strong>South</strong> <strong>Windsor</strong> Food and Fuel<br />

Bank. This event is made possible due to the<br />

collaborative efforts <strong>of</strong> <strong>South</strong> <strong>Windsor</strong>’s Youth and<br />

Family Services, Drug and Alcohol Abuse Prevention<br />

Commission, Youth Advisory Board, Police Services,<br />

Recreation Department, Fire and Ambulance Services<br />

and our Public Works Department. We are very<br />

fortunate to have generous local businesses who<br />

financially support this annual event for <strong>South</strong> <strong>Windsor</strong><br />

families.<br />

The 4 th <strong>Annual</strong> Grandparent & Grandchild Pancake<br />

Breakfast took place on April 19. A great team <strong>of</strong><br />

volunteers from the <strong>South</strong> <strong>Windsor</strong> Youth Advisory<br />

Board and the <strong>South</strong> <strong>Windsor</strong> Drug and Alcohol Abuse<br />

Prevention Commission served nearly 200 pancakes<br />

and sausages to 80 Grandparents and Grandchildren.<br />

The morning was capped <strong>of</strong>f with a lively,<br />

intergenerational game <strong>of</strong> BINGO.<br />

SADD - Students Against Destructive Decisions<br />

The <strong>South</strong> <strong>Windsor</strong> SADD Chapter at the High School<br />

worked on a variety <strong>of</strong> projects this year. Students had<br />

an opportunity to attend the Governor’s Prevention<br />

Part <strong>of</strong> the day was an assembly for juniors and<br />

seniors by “Looking in Theater” which is a group <strong>of</strong><br />

high school students from around the region who<br />

perform shows on a variety <strong>of</strong> relevant topics to high<br />

school students. During this show there is also time<br />

for the audience to process the scenes they saw. A<br />

big thank you to Principal DiIorio for funding this<br />

important program.<br />

SADD also took on a community service project for the<br />

holiday season. They collected small toiletries such as<br />

shampoo, toothpaste, and toothbrushes to create<br />

welcome bags for new residents <strong>of</strong> Connecticut<br />

Children’s Place. This is a home in East <strong>Windsor</strong> that<br />

houses children ages ten to eighteen who have been<br />

removed from their own homes due the abuse or<br />

neglect. The welcome bags are a small way for SADD<br />

to make their transition a little easier.<br />

SADD is a busy group <strong>of</strong> 18 students. The co-advisors<br />

are Dr. Mike Bombara, a Guidance Counselor at the<br />

High School and Jennifer Anderson, a Youth<br />

Counselor with <strong>South</strong> <strong>Windsor</strong> Youth and Family<br />

Services. This is a great collaboration between the<br />

school and the agency who are working together to<br />

benefit high school youth <strong>of</strong> <strong>South</strong> <strong>Windsor</strong>.<br />

PAWS – Peers Are Wonderful Support<br />

The thirteenth annual PAWS Conference took place<br />

at Manchester Community College on March 22 and<br />

23. PAWS is a regional Peer Leader program for<br />

youth. Every year hundreds <strong>of</strong> youth from our region<br />

attend this conference to gain knowledge on a variety<br />

<strong>of</strong> topics such as the dangers <strong>of</strong> binge drinking,<br />

staying safe on MySpace.com, AIDS awareness, etc.<br />

Each year pr<strong>of</strong>essionals volunteer their time to share<br />

their knowledge and experience with today’s youth.<br />

Just a few <strong>of</strong> the presenters this year were American<br />

School for the Deaf, Toastmasters, St. Peter’s Retreat<br />

and CT Valley Girl Scouts. Youth and Family<br />

Services brought fifteen high school students from the<br />

SADD program and Teen Center Youth Council and<br />

four middle school students from the TE Middle<br />

School Peer Mediation program to this dynamic<br />

conference. In addition, Youth and Family Services<br />

<strong>Town</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>South</strong> <strong>Windsor</strong>: <strong>Annual</strong> <strong>Report</strong> <strong>2006</strong>-<strong>2007</strong> | 35


YOUTH AND FAMILY SERVICES<br />

Coordinator, Joann Moriarty, presented Team<br />

Building Activities, Parent Educator, Ginny Molleur<br />

presented on a relaxation technique called Guided<br />

Imagery, and Youth Counselor, Jennifer Anderson,<br />

presented “How to Survive a Relationship<br />

Breakup”. The goal <strong>of</strong> the conference is to provide<br />

youth with information and experiences that can<br />

help them to be effective youth leaders in their<br />

schools and communities. Youth and Family<br />

Services is proud to be involved in this meaningful<br />

program.<br />

PALS CARE – Positively Affecting Life in <strong>South</strong><br />

<strong>Windsor</strong> where our Community Accepts and<br />

Respects Everyone<br />

also performed in the show. Acts included singing,<br />

dancing, gymnastics and band performances.<br />

"Waterford Country School in Quaker Hill is pleased<br />

to announce that 12 year old volunteer Melissa<br />

Bengston has been selected as the Child Welfare<br />

League <strong>of</strong> America Nationals Kids to Kids<br />

Service Award winner. WCS nominated Melissa<br />

for her work for children in safe homes across CT.<br />

Melissa raises money to build bears at Build a Bear<br />

Workshop stores for children who are removed<br />

from their homes because <strong>of</strong> abuse, neglect, or<br />

crisis. Melissa does her best to make each bear<br />

reflective <strong>of</strong> the child she is building it for. Melissa,<br />

her family and members <strong>of</strong> Waterford Country<br />

School are traveling to Washington DC on<br />

Tuesday, February 27 th to receive the award at the<br />

CWLS national conference. Melissa is very<br />

involved in her community and her commitment to<br />

helping children in crisis is an example for all young<br />

people." (Press Release)<br />

Melissa was a participant in <strong>South</strong> <strong>Windsor</strong> Youth &<br />

Family Services' PALS CARE program when it<br />

began in 2004 and was active through 4 th and 5 th<br />

grade. Melissa is a great example <strong>of</strong> how planting<br />

the seed <strong>of</strong> community service in a variety <strong>of</strong><br />

places, can bloom. She is also a living example <strong>of</strong><br />

our CARE philosophy. (Community that Accepts<br />

and Respects Everyone). We should all be very<br />

proud <strong>of</strong> our <strong>South</strong> <strong>Windsor</strong> student.<br />

PALS CARE is a dynamic leadership group for<br />

twenty 4 th and 5 th grade students from all five<br />

elementary schools. The purpose <strong>of</strong> the group is to<br />

promote acceptance, diversity and civic duty within<br />

the <strong>South</strong> <strong>Windsor</strong> community. All projects are<br />

designed and implemented by the students with the<br />

guidance from the Youth and Family Services<br />

Youth Counselor. This year the group was very<br />

busy with various community service projects. In<br />

December, the group held a bake sale during the<br />

Recreation Department’s Winter Wonderland event<br />

and raised over $160 for Hearts United for Animals.<br />

HUA is a national no-kill animal shelter, sanctuary<br />

and animal welfare organization dedicated to the<br />

relief <strong>of</strong> animal suffering. While planning projects,<br />

the students also worked on knitting and crocheting<br />

blankets for Warm Up America. The group<br />

completed their final community service project on<br />

April 27 th . They hosted a youth talent show<br />

featuring local elementary school talent. Admission<br />

was a new toy to donate to Connecticut Children's<br />

Medical Center and Interval House. They held a<br />

bake sale and raffle during the talent show to raise<br />

funds for both organizations. The students not only<br />

sold the raffle tickets and food but some <strong>of</strong> them<br />

SWAN – <strong>South</strong> <strong>Windsor</strong> And Neighbors<br />

Parent Education and Support<br />

The <strong>South</strong> <strong>Windsor</strong> and Neighbors Program<br />

(SWAN) provides parenting information and support<br />

programs to families in <strong>South</strong> <strong>Windsor</strong> and<br />

surrounding communities. The goal <strong>of</strong> the program<br />

is to promote positive parenting and awareness <strong>of</strong><br />

issues facing today’s families and children. SWAN<br />

programs follow the National Extension Parent<br />

Education Model which emphasizes care for self,<br />

understanding, guiding, nurturing, motivating and<br />

advocacy.<br />

Youth and Family Services’ Parenting Educator,<br />

Ginny Molleur, is also the Vice Chair <strong>of</strong> CT-PEN<br />

(Connecticut Parenting Education Network). This<br />

group is spearheading a movement to establish a<br />

statewide credential for all Parent Educators.<br />

Ginny and her counterparts have been able to bring<br />

such agencies as DCF, The Children’s Trust Fund,<br />

Parents as Teachers and Youth Service Bureaus<br />

together to develop this credential and prepare it for<br />

legislative review.<br />

36 | <strong>Town</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>South</strong> <strong>Windsor</strong>: <strong>Annual</strong> <strong>Report</strong> <strong>2006</strong>-<strong>2007</strong>


YOUTH AND FAMILY SERVICES<br />

Youth and Family Services hosted a 3 week<br />

workshop on “How Your Child Is SMART”.<br />

During each session we examined how to<br />

recognize and use a child’s Strengths, Mind<br />

patterns, Attractions, Resources and thinking<br />

Talents to help the child find success in their<br />

relationships and academic life. The classes were<br />

well attended and feedback from the parents who<br />

participated was very positive. We also <strong>of</strong>fered a<br />

program titled “Kids With Incredible Potential”<br />

which is a 5 week workshop focusing on children<br />

who have attention deficit disorders. Each weekly<br />

session covers a specific topic designed to help<br />

parents and caregivers increase their knowledge <strong>of</strong><br />

ADHD and learn new techniques for improving the<br />

parent – child relationship.<br />

In April, a series <strong>of</strong> parenting workshops were<br />

<strong>of</strong>fered to <strong>Town</strong> employees. These took place at<br />

<strong>Town</strong> Hall, were free <strong>of</strong> charge and included a free<br />

lunch for attendees. Workshops focused on “Why<br />

Children Misbehave” and “Parenting Young<br />

Children”. We had a very good response with<br />

many departments <strong>of</strong> <strong>Town</strong> government<br />

represented. Several employees commented that it<br />

was great to have a chance to interact with other<br />

parents - and they really enjoyed the pizza!<br />

Youth and Family Services continues to provide a<br />

monthly support group for parents <strong>of</strong> child with<br />

ADHD. The group meets on the last Thursday <strong>of</strong><br />

each month from 6:30-8:00 p.m. at the Community<br />

Center. New parents are welcome to attend. No<br />

registration is necessary. We also continue to<br />

provide a monthly support group for Grandparents<br />

Raising Grandchildren. This group meets on the<br />

last Wednesday <strong>of</strong> each month at 11:00 a.m.<br />

500+ copies <strong>of</strong> the “Parent Talk” newsletter were<br />

distributed to parents, schools, and other <strong>Town</strong><br />

organizations in September, January and June.<br />

The newsletter has information about programs,<br />

tips for parents, interesting web sites and other<br />

parent friendly information. To get on the mailing<br />

list, email your name and address to<br />

SWAN@southwindsor.org.<br />

500+ copies <strong>of</strong> “FYI from Youth and Family<br />

Services” were also distributed to parents, schools<br />

and various youth serving agencies. This<br />

newsletter highlights the activities, programs and<br />

services that are <strong>of</strong>fered by Youth and Family<br />

Services.<br />

The <strong>South</strong> <strong>Windsor</strong> Juvenile Review Board is a<br />

Juvenile Court diversion program. The JRB has<br />

representation from Youth and Family Services,<br />

<strong>South</strong> <strong>Windsor</strong> Police Services, Timothy Edwards<br />

Middle School, <strong>South</strong> <strong>Windsor</strong> High School and<br />

Rockville Juvenile Court Office <strong>of</strong> Probation. This<br />

year the JRB examined and made some<br />

modifications to the procedure by which we review<br />

cases. With these changes we are now able to<br />

intervene more quickly and effectively and <strong>of</strong>fer<br />

more support for the family. Youth who come<br />

through the JRB can be required to complete<br />

numerous hours <strong>of</strong> community service, write an<br />

essay on their choices and consequences, write a<br />

letter <strong>of</strong> apology or attend counseling sessions.<br />

Parent education and support are also made<br />

available to parents.<br />

Our School Outreach Specialist, Susan Tandy,<br />

is a liaison to Timothy Edwards Middle School and<br />

Youth and Family Services. She provides a direct<br />

referral route to our services and she plays an<br />

integral role in a variety <strong>of</strong> programs at TE Middle<br />

School. Such programs include The Hartford<br />

Choice Program, Sixth and Senior Program,<br />

Mentoring Program, Jump Start Tutoring Program<br />

and the CARE Closet.<br />

The “Jump Start” peer to peer tutoring program has<br />

had great success and continues to grow. This<br />

year 40 High School students volunteered their free<br />

time each week to tutor Timothy Edwards Middle<br />

School students. All <strong>of</strong> the students involved are<br />

benefiting from this experience and having a great<br />

time doing it. Youth and Family Services secured a<br />

grant in the amount <strong>of</strong> $2,830 to provide<br />

pr<strong>of</strong>essional training for the tutors as well as<br />

program supplies and snacks.<br />

This year Susan formed a youth sub-committee for<br />

middle school students who are members <strong>of</strong> the<br />

Youth Advisory Board and the Drug and Alcohol<br />

Abuse Prevention Commission.<br />

The <strong>South</strong> <strong>Windsor</strong> Mentoring Program had<br />

another very successful year. The program is a<br />

partnership between Youth and Family Services,<br />

the <strong>South</strong> <strong>Windsor</strong> Board <strong>of</strong> Education, and the<br />

Chamber <strong>of</strong> Commerce. This year 30 mentors<br />

spent one hour per week during the school year<br />

with their mentees (students). Their time is spent<br />

talking and sharing, playing board games, using<br />

computers and doing craft activities.<br />

At the conclusion <strong>of</strong> the school year Youth and<br />

Family Services hosted the annual Mentoring Picnic<br />

at the Community Center. Nearly 30 Mentors and<br />

their Mentees enjoyed a picnic lunch and a group<br />

activity titled “balloon towers” which is designed to<br />

encourage communication and team work.<br />

<strong>Town</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>South</strong> <strong>Windsor</strong>: <strong>Annual</strong> <strong>Report</strong> <strong>2006</strong>-<strong>2007</strong> | 37


YOUTH AND FAMILY SERVICES<br />

The <strong>South</strong> <strong>Windsor</strong> Teen Center<br />

The <strong>South</strong> <strong>Windsor</strong> Teen Center is a safe,<br />

supervised and substance-free environment where<br />

youth can socialize and engage in healthy activities.<br />

This year the Teen Center served 495 youth from<br />

Timothy Edwards Middle School and <strong>South</strong> <strong>Windsor</strong><br />

High School.<br />

The Teen Center is open Monday through Thursday<br />

from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. for high school students<br />

and Friday and Saturday evenings from 6:00 p.m. to<br />

9:30 p.m. for middle school students. Activities<br />

include billiards, Foosball, air hockey, arcade<br />

games, themed activities, snacks and lounge area.<br />

Additionally, youth have an opportunity to become<br />

involved in the Teen Center Youth Council which<br />

centers on youth leadership and community service.<br />

On a monthly basis this group volunteers at the<br />

Cornerstone Soup Kitchen in Vernon and visits with<br />

the residents at Peter’s Retreat. Peter’s Retreat is a<br />

home in Hartford for those living with AIDS.<br />

During the month <strong>of</strong> December our Teen Center<br />

Program Supervisor, Jo-Ann Ciccaglione, along with<br />

our School Outreach Specialist, Susan Tandy,<br />

worked collaboratively on many projects designed to<br />

help <strong>South</strong> <strong>Windsor</strong> youth spread joy to those less<br />

fortunate.<br />

Using funds from the annual teen center tag sale,<br />

Teen Center Youth Council members were able to<br />

purchase Christmas gifts for all the residents at<br />

Peter’s Retreat. Timothy Edwards Middle School<br />

students collected items and stuffed stockings for<br />

each <strong>of</strong> the residents at Peter’s Retreat as well.<br />

The Teens also purchased Christmas gifts for twenty<br />

four residents at The Hartford House. The Hartford<br />

House is a home for previously incarcerated women<br />

who are transitioning back into the community.<br />

Timothy Edwards Middle School students gathered<br />

toiletries and made greeting cards for these women<br />

as well. On December 13 th a counselor from The<br />

Hartford House went to the school to speak with all<br />

the students and staff involved in the collection.<br />

dinner consisted <strong>of</strong> salad, rolls, pasta, homemade<br />

sauce and meatballs and cake for dessert. The<br />

youth cooked, served and did all the set up and<br />

clean up for the event. Each teen was assigned a<br />

table and were responsible for giving their guests the<br />

full restaurant experience. The spaghetti dinner is<br />

completely funded by proceeds from the Teen<br />

Center’s annual tag sale.<br />

The Teen Center Youth Council joined with the<br />

AMVETS <strong>of</strong> Connecticut in “Operation DVD”. The<br />

goal <strong>of</strong> the campaign is to collect more than a million<br />

new and used DVD’s for the Soldiers, Sailors and<br />

Airmen stationed in Iraq and Afghanistan. DVD<br />

collection boxes were placed in the lobbies <strong>of</strong> the<br />

Community Center and <strong>Town</strong> Hall as well as the<br />

<strong>Town</strong> Garage and Police Department. Hundreds <strong>of</strong><br />

DVD’s have been collected so far and the program<br />

will continue until all our brave men and women<br />

return home.<br />

On the evening <strong>of</strong> May 23 the <strong>South</strong> <strong>Windsor</strong> Teen<br />

Center presented their Personal Growth Award at<br />

the SWHS awards night. Since 1997 this award has<br />

been given to a graduating senior who has<br />

overcome personal obstacles and demonstrates<br />

strength <strong>of</strong> character and determination. This year’s<br />

recipient was Stephanie Ferreira. Stephanie<br />

received a check for $350 to be used for furthering<br />

her education.<br />

The Teen Center Youth Council hosted a Band Jam<br />

on Friday, May 4. Bands included In Her Hand,<br />

Roxis, Future Sounds, Her Name Here and<br />

Aftermath. Tickets are $4.00 with all proceeds being<br />

placed in a scholarship fund for a 2008 graduating<br />

senior from <strong>South</strong> <strong>Windsor</strong> High School. The event<br />

was held in memory <strong>of</strong> Devin Derosia, a SWHS<br />

student who tragically passed away this year.<br />

On February 15 th the Teen Center Youth Council<br />

members hosted their 5 th annual free spaghetti<br />

dinner for 75 <strong>South</strong> <strong>Windsor</strong> senior citizens. The<br />

banquet room in the Community Center was<br />

decorated in a Valentine’s Day theme, including<br />

personalized valentine’s for each senior citizen. The<br />

38 | <strong>Town</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>South</strong> <strong>Windsor</strong>: <strong>Annual</strong> <strong>Report</strong> <strong>2006</strong>-<strong>2007</strong>


YOUTH AND FAMILY SERVICES<br />

The ACES (Alternative Community Experience)<br />

Program provides community service alternatives to<br />

students who are externally suspended from school.<br />

Working in conjunction with the schools, Youth and<br />

Family Services assigns and supervises community<br />

service projects for suspended students. 32 high<br />

school students and 17 court referred individuals<br />

completed a total <strong>of</strong> 589 hours <strong>of</strong> community<br />

service. The program was expanded to provide<br />

community services opportunities for students while<br />

on winter, spring and summer vacations.<br />

Rising S.T.A.R.S.<br />

(<strong>South</strong> <strong>Windsor</strong> Teens Assisting,<br />

Respecting, Sharing)<br />

Youth and Family Services has once again secured<br />

a grant from the Savings Bank <strong>of</strong> Manchester to<br />

facilitate our summer community service<br />

program; Rising STARS. The program provided 29<br />

youth with a structured and enriching community<br />

service experience. Projects included planting a<br />

flower garden at SWHS, giving several fire hydrants<br />

a fresh coat <strong>of</strong> red paint, serving meals at the<br />

Cornerstone Soup Kitchen, fulfilling multiple tasks at<br />

the Chamber <strong>of</strong> Commerce and hosting a breakfast<br />

at Flax Hill Senior Housing Complex. Each <strong>of</strong> the<br />

four program sessions began with a trip to the <strong>South</strong><br />

<strong>Windsor</strong> Teambuilding and Leadership Center<br />

Ropes Course. At the program’s conclusion<br />

participants with perfect attendance were treated to<br />

a day at Six Flags New England.<br />

The annual Teen Center Tag Sale took place at the<br />

Charles N. Enes Community Center on Saturday,<br />

May 19. Thanks to all those who donated, we were<br />

able to raise $3,400!<br />

The <strong>South</strong> <strong>Windsor</strong> Jaycees once again sponsored<br />

a spaghetti supper with $150 raised to benefit the<br />

Teen Center. We are very thankful to our civic<br />

donors for their support!<br />

The Teen Center’s can and bottle drive raised<br />

$500 for the <strong>South</strong> <strong>Windsor</strong> Food and Fuel Bank and<br />

Teen Center’s special fund to support the Teen<br />

Center’s Personal Growth Award.<br />

Joann Moriarty<br />

Coordinator, Youth and Family Services<br />

<strong>Town</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>South</strong> <strong>Windsor</strong>: <strong>Annual</strong> <strong>Report</strong> <strong>2006</strong>-<strong>2007</strong> | 39


HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION<br />

Janice E. Favreau<br />

Chairperson<br />

The Human Relations Commission held regularly<br />

scheduled meetings with the exception <strong>of</strong> July and<br />

August <strong>2007</strong>. No meeting was held in May, <strong>2007</strong>.<br />

Meeting Date changed: The meeting date has<br />

been changed to the 2 nd Wednesday <strong>of</strong> each month<br />

at 6:30 p.m. and is held in the Caucus Room <strong>of</strong> the<br />

<strong>Town</strong> Hall to better accommodate the schedule <strong>of</strong><br />

its members.<br />

September <strong>2006</strong><br />

A Community-wide Diversity Workshop was held at<br />

Timothy Edwards Middle School. Kenya Rutland<br />

from KJR Consulting was again the speaker. In<br />

addition to interactive activities conducted with<br />

attendees, Mr. Rutland presented a film, entitled<br />

“Eye <strong>of</strong> the Storm” produced by ABC News in 1970<br />

about an experiment on prejudice conducted by<br />

school teacher Jane Elliot with her third grade class<br />

in a rural Iowa town.<br />

November <strong>2006</strong><br />

For the third year in a row, the Commission<br />

participated in the annual Family Awareness Day<br />

Event sponsored by <strong>South</strong> <strong>Windsor</strong> Family<br />

Awareness Day Planning Committee.<br />

The Commission wrote, acted and produced its<br />

First <strong>Annual</strong> Diversity Puppet Show entitled, “THEY<br />

WON’T LIKE ME NOW – I AM DIFFERENT”. The<br />

purpose <strong>of</strong> the puppet show is to bring the message<br />

<strong>of</strong> diversity to the town’s youngest citizens. The<br />

Commission employed the use <strong>of</strong> puppets to<br />

capture the attention <strong>of</strong> the children while at the<br />

same time utilizing a simple example, getting and<br />

wearing a new pair <strong>of</strong> glasses, to help young<br />

children relate to and understand what it means to<br />

be different, yet still the same. Both children and<br />

parents responded well to the show, with an<br />

audience <strong>of</strong> approximately 80 in attendance.<br />

the contest. David Olio, the faculty sponsor <strong>of</strong> the<br />

S.W.H.S. Human Relations Committee and its<br />

liaisons brought the news about the contest to the<br />

high school. The contest was launched on January<br />

16 and ended February 16, <strong>2007</strong>. Over 125 entries<br />

were received. A $100 Savings bond was awarded<br />

the First Prize Winner in each grade level. 2 ND and<br />

3 rd place winners received certificates, and<br />

everyone received a ribbon <strong>of</strong> participation. The<br />

Awards were presented on March 15, <strong>2007</strong> in the<br />

Friend’s Room <strong>of</strong> the <strong>South</strong> <strong>Windsor</strong> library. <strong>Town</strong><br />

Poet Laureate Bonnie Enes composed and read an<br />

original poem on diversity to the audience. Sisters<br />

Emily and Rebecca Surprenant serenaded us with<br />

their beautiful violin music. The room was filled to<br />

capacity with joyful children and parents who<br />

represented every race, creed and nationality <strong>of</strong><br />

<strong>South</strong> <strong>Windsor</strong>. On March 19, <strong>2007</strong>, all winners<br />

were invited to be introduced to the <strong>Town</strong> Council<br />

and the winning first-place essays from the Middle<br />

School and High School were read by their authors<br />

for the council.<br />

April <strong>2007</strong><br />

The Human Relations Commission again cosponsored<br />

the <strong>South</strong> <strong>Windsor</strong> High School Human<br />

Relations Committee’s banner announcing their<br />

Multi-Cultural Fair held April 24 and 25, which was<br />

hung in the <strong>Town</strong> Center.<br />

June <strong>2007</strong><br />

Kenya Rutland <strong>of</strong> KJR Consulting again returned to<br />

present two workshops on diversity at the invitation<br />

<strong>of</strong> the Human Relations Commission which cosponsored<br />

the event with the <strong>Town</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>South</strong><br />

<strong>Windsor</strong> on June 18th for all non-bargaining <strong>Town</strong><br />

employees. Mr. Rutland provided hand-outs and<br />

presented a lively interactive program for the<br />

employees.<br />

January- March <strong>2007</strong><br />

The Commission organized and sponsored its first<br />

annual Diversity Poster/Essay contest entitled,<br />

“Diversity Makes Us Strong”. Commission<br />

Secretary Lee Carman worked with David<br />

Archibald, K-12 Social Studies Curriculum<br />

Specialist for the <strong>South</strong> <strong>Windsor</strong> School System<br />

along with the elementary and middle school<br />

teachers to bring this opportunity to their attention<br />

and to have them encourage their students to enter<br />

40 | <strong>Town</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>South</strong> <strong>Windsor</strong>: <strong>Annual</strong> <strong>Report</strong> <strong>2006</strong>-<strong>2007</strong>


HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION<br />

UPCOMING PROJECTS INCLUDE:<br />

October <strong>2007</strong><br />

Family Awareness Day - The Human Relations<br />

Commission performing its 2 nd <strong>Annual</strong> puppet show<br />

on Diversity, entitled, “The University <strong>of</strong> Diversity”.<br />

Liaison relationships continue<br />

The liaison relationships that the Human Relations<br />

Commission established last year have continued<br />

through this year with <strong>Town</strong> Council, <strong>South</strong> <strong>Windsor</strong><br />

Police Department, Department <strong>of</strong> Human<br />

Services, and the <strong>South</strong> <strong>Windsor</strong> High School<br />

Human Relations Committee. The liaisons have<br />

continued to regularly attend the HRC meetings<br />

and provide valuable information and insight.<br />

Current membership status<br />

Currently all four (4) Democratic slots are filled, two<br />

(2) <strong>of</strong> the Republican slots filled with unaffiliated<br />

voters. The Commission still has two (2) vacancies<br />

in Republican slots. Commission members are<br />

actively seeking individuals to join the Commission<br />

and will forward any promising candidate names to<br />

the Republican <strong>Town</strong> Chair and to the <strong>Town</strong><br />

Council.<br />

November <strong>2007</strong><br />

The Human Relations Commission presents,<br />

Wendy Allen, internationally known Lincoln artist<br />

who will present a program on President Lincoln<br />

and the Gettysburg address, entitled “In Search <strong>of</strong><br />

America’s Soul”.<br />

<strong>Town</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>South</strong> <strong>Windsor</strong>: <strong>Annual</strong> <strong>Report</strong> <strong>2006</strong>-<strong>2007</strong> | 41


TOWN LIBRARY<br />

Mary J. Etter<br />

Library Director<br />

A review <strong>of</strong> activities at the <strong>South</strong> <strong>Windsor</strong> Public<br />

Library during Fiscal Year <strong>2006</strong>-<strong>2007</strong> highlights the<br />

extent to which our efforts are enhanced by the<br />

generosity <strong>of</strong> our very supportive community. Our<br />

collections and programs have benefited from<br />

many special gifts honoring members <strong>of</strong> the<br />

community: significant donations during the year<br />

added to the Ila Barbanell Alexander Selection and<br />

the Lichtman Family Fund in the Children’s Library,<br />

while the Adult Department added audiobooks in<br />

memory <strong>of</strong> Herbert J. Deffley and is planning<br />

special programs in memory <strong>of</strong> Margaret Goulet<br />

and Leonard Roche. The storage and display <strong>of</strong><br />

music cds was greatly improved with new shelving<br />

funded by an anonymous gift and funds from the<br />

estate <strong>of</strong> Edna Priest will provide additions to our<br />

collections and landscaping in the sculpture garden<br />

as it is developed. A fund for original art in the<br />

Children’s Library continues to grow, and we are<br />

grateful for many memorial gifts that add volumes<br />

to our collections each year.<br />

The Friends <strong>of</strong> the Library provide continuing<br />

support in terms <strong>of</strong> funding and imaginative input as<br />

programs and projects are developed. Their<br />

weekly book sales---which combine volunteer<br />

staffing with donated materials---greatly improve<br />

our ability to present programs for all ages,<br />

maintain our popular museum pass program, and<br />

address equipment needs as they arise. During the<br />

past year, the Friends joined our outreach efforts by<br />

initiating The Dictionary Project, giving a<br />

dictionary to every third grader in town, and<br />

instituting a college scholarship through the <strong>South</strong><br />

<strong>Windsor</strong> College Scholarship Organization. <strong>South</strong><br />

<strong>Windsor</strong> High School graduate Ashley Dos Santos<br />

was the first recipient.<br />

Our Friends also distinguished themselves by<br />

joining “The Connecticut Book Party,” a statewide<br />

effort to collect funds for libraries still struggling to<br />

recover from the effects <strong>of</strong> Hurricane Katrina.<br />

Through direct donations and tee shirt sales,<br />

“TCBP” raised nearly $13,000 for the Biloxi Public<br />

Library, and <strong>South</strong> <strong>Windsor</strong> Friends played a<br />

significant role in the project.<br />

42 | <strong>Town</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>South</strong> <strong>Windsor</strong>: <strong>Annual</strong> <strong>Report</strong> <strong>2006</strong>-<strong>2007</strong>


TOWN LIBRARY<br />

The Library presented 318 programs for over 9,800<br />

attendees, and circulated 242,808 items. Our door<br />

counters registered well over 200,000 visits by<br />

users, and we experienced noteworthy increases in<br />

the use <strong>of</strong> reference, reserve, and interlibrary loan<br />

services. Use <strong>of</strong> meeting rooms rose by 3.9%, and<br />

circulation <strong>of</strong> museum passes jumped by 5.8%.<br />

10,405 borrower cards were active, and the<br />

collection grew to 126,170 items. We participated in<br />

national programs (Read Across America Day,<br />

Reading at Home, and Tellabration!), and our local<br />

outreach efforts included over 60 visits by staff to<br />

classrooms, nursery schools, and daycare centers.<br />

Partnerships with the <strong>South</strong> <strong>Windsor</strong> Public Schools,<br />

Chamber <strong>of</strong> Commerce, Cultural Arts, Historical<br />

Society, and Down to Earth Garden Club continued.<br />

Staff participated in Junior Great Books<br />

Discussion Leader training with public school<br />

teachers and three joined the mentoring program at<br />

Timothy Edwards Middle School. We hosted citizen<br />

forums on the Iraq war and on veterans’ benefits<br />

with elected <strong>of</strong>ficials and collaborated with interns<br />

from Capitol Community College and Ellington<br />

Public Schools. The Library became a performance<br />

site for CT Opera Express, delighting an enthusiastic<br />

audience <strong>of</strong> opera-lovers with a background look at<br />

Mozart’s “Cosi Fan Tutte” on a blustery February<br />

afternoon.<br />

Our new website, www.southwindsorlibrary.org,<br />

<strong>of</strong>fers those with <strong>South</strong> <strong>Windsor</strong> library cards access<br />

to reference databases through iconn.org, the 24/7<br />

live reference service infoAnytime, and<br />

downloadable audiobooks from overDrive. Our<br />

Library has been connected to the CT Education<br />

Network, the statewide link between schools,<br />

libraries, and academic institutions. We are an<br />

active affiliate <strong>of</strong> the CT Center for the Book, this<br />

year focusing April programs on the culture <strong>of</strong> Italy<br />

as a part <strong>of</strong> the Center’s “World <strong>of</strong> Words”<br />

celebration.<br />

Through our services, collections, and programs, the<br />

Library strives to enhance the quality <strong>of</strong> life for <strong>South</strong><br />

<strong>Windsor</strong>’s citizens. We are grateful for the support<br />

returned by our patrons to assist us in those efforts.<br />

<strong>Town</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>South</strong> <strong>Windsor</strong>: <strong>Annual</strong> <strong>Report</strong> <strong>2006</strong>-<strong>2007</strong> | 43


RECREATION DEPARTMENT<br />

Ray Favreau, CPRP<br />

Director <strong>of</strong> Recreation<br />

“Discover the Benefits!”<br />

also provide enrichment for children’s special<br />

interests. Adults also acknowledge the Recreation<br />

Department as a place to learn, grow and get fit<br />

through a rotating <strong>of</strong>fering <strong>of</strong> wellness and fitness<br />

classes like Aerobics, Pilates Classes, Yoga and<br />

Body Sculpting just to name a few.<br />

We welcome you to review the following highlights<br />

and statistics <strong>of</strong> the Recreation Department<br />

activities for the Fiscal Year <strong>2006</strong>-<strong>2007</strong>.<br />

PHONE NUMBER:<br />

648-6355<br />

HOTLINE:<br />

648-6349<br />

FAX:<br />

648-5048<br />

Fiscal Year <strong>2006</strong>-<strong>2007</strong> was a landmark year for the<br />

Recreation Department underlined with record<br />

participation, exciting facility development and the<br />

introduction <strong>of</strong> on-line registration capabilities to the<br />

general public! Literally thousands <strong>of</strong> residents<br />

have discovered the benefits <strong>of</strong> active living and<br />

healthy lifestyles through recreational pursuits. And<br />

your pr<strong>of</strong>essional recreation staff, part-time<br />

specialists and hundreds <strong>of</strong> dedicated volunteers<br />

were there to help that discovery process! The<br />

importance <strong>of</strong> early learning is certainly recognized<br />

by residents as participation in preschool programs<br />

continues to be as popular as ever. Our caring and<br />

dedicated staff <strong>of</strong> instructors continues to positively<br />

touch the lives <strong>of</strong> hundreds <strong>of</strong> <strong>South</strong> <strong>Windsor</strong>’s<br />

youngest residents weekly. Growing in reputation,<br />

as well, is the after school programs <strong>of</strong>fered for<br />

school-aged children. These programs serve as a<br />

compliment to student’s school day instruction and<br />

Competent instructors, volunteers and contractors<br />

successfully delivered over 287 different<br />

recreational opportunities to literally thousands <strong>of</strong><br />

participants over the year. The vast majority <strong>of</strong><br />

participation occurred in formal structured programs<br />

and competitive sports leagues. Our formal<br />

programs accommodated over 3,500 registrants in<br />

areas such as: dance, drama, CPR and pre-school<br />

classes. Our pre-school activities alone served<br />

nearly 1,100 registrants scheduled over an average<br />

<strong>of</strong> 50+ hours per week each season. Once again,<br />

nearly 2,000 participants were involved in various<br />

sports leagues such as youth basketball, adult<br />

basketball, men’s s<strong>of</strong>tball and men’s & women’s<br />

volleyball.<br />

44 | <strong>Town</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>South</strong> <strong>Windsor</strong>: <strong>Annual</strong> <strong>Report</strong> <strong>2006</strong>-<strong>2007</strong>


RECREATION DEPARTMENT<br />

It’s hard to believe that <strong>2006</strong> marked the fifth season<br />

<strong>of</strong> operation at the renovated pools at Veterans<br />

Memorial Park. Terrific summer weather conditions<br />

certainly helped our total visitor tally for the season,<br />

which reached 40,099. That’s a healthy average<br />

daily attendance <strong>of</strong> 466 over the 86 days <strong>of</strong><br />

operation. One thousand seventeen<br />

registrations were processed for our group<br />

American Red Cross Learn To Swim classes,<br />

with another 169 individuals enjoying the<br />

personal attention afforded in private lessons.<br />

One hundred and seven youngsters swam for<br />

our competitive swim team, the “<strong>South</strong> <strong>Windsor</strong><br />

Seals”. Both the Junior and Senior teams were<br />

undefeated for the first time in team history, and<br />

capped <strong>of</strong>f the season by winning both the<br />

Junior and Senior Championships for the<br />

second consecutive year! The repeat <strong>of</strong> the<br />

successful “Free Day”, initiated in 2004, held on<br />

Sunday, June 25 th attracted over 1,000 visitors,<br />

many checking out the facility for the very first time.<br />

Once again, numerous summer day camp<br />

opportunities were available to local youngsters. A<br />

total <strong>of</strong> 1,688 registrants enjoyed the likes <strong>of</strong> Camp<br />

Discovery; Pre School Camp; Adventure Unit<br />

(teens); Baseball Camp; Basketball Camp; and six<br />

different SkyHawk Sports Camps. With the<br />

adjustment from four two-week sessions to eight<br />

single-week sessions we were happy to see<br />

Adventure Unit enrollment improve. We are proud to<br />

be able to claim that <strong>South</strong> <strong>Windsor</strong> remains the only<br />

municipal day camp program in the State to be<br />

accredited by the American Camp Association.<br />

Popular special events conducted throughout the<br />

year included: the <strong>South</strong> <strong>Windsor</strong> Community<br />

Chorus and Band performances; our traditional/<br />

annual Egg Hunt, co-sponsored by Imperial Oil and<br />

the <strong>South</strong> <strong>Windsor</strong> Junior Women’s Club; our Open<br />

Tennis Tournaments in June and September; the<br />

<strong>Annual</strong> Fishing Derby, co-sponsored with the Super<br />

Sixties Sportsmen Club; Winter Wonderland, cosponsored<br />

by Karen O’Connor from Coldwell<br />

Banker; Home for the Holidays decorating contest;<br />

Cinema VMP; the first-ever Family Fitness & Health<br />

Fair; Friday Night at the Movies, partnered with<br />

Evergreen Walk; and the ever-popular Rockville<br />

Bank Summer Concert Series. Additionally,<br />

thousands enjoyed the use <strong>of</strong> the Rotary Pavilion at<br />

Nevers Park with over 75 reservations over the 28<br />

week rental season, April – October. The<br />

Community Center processed well over 2000<br />

reservations, was utilized by approximately 100<br />

different individuals and groups, 248 weekdays<br />

throughout the year, with slightly over 250 weekend<br />

room rentals.<br />

New programs initiated during the <strong>2006</strong>-<strong>2007</strong> Fiscal<br />

Year included: June Preschool Session; Swim<br />

Stroke Clinics; Magic Workshops; Gymnastics<br />

Camp; Tiny Hawks Camp for 3 & 4 year olds;<br />

Performing Arts Camp; CSI Camp; Field Hockey<br />

Camp; Bus Trips to New York Yankee game,<br />

Baseball Hall <strong>of</strong> Fame, Boston Bruins game, Boston<br />

Celtics game, New York Mets game, and CT<br />

Defenders game; Family Walking Challenge (in<br />

which over 700 individuals representing some 200<br />

households participated); Stability Ball Fitness<br />

Class; Adult Tap & Ballroom Dancing; Introduction to<br />

Cricket; After School Sports at ET; Indoor Winter<br />

Tennis; Educational Seminars by Liberty Mutual.<br />

<strong>Town</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>South</strong> <strong>Windsor</strong>: <strong>Annual</strong> <strong>Report</strong> <strong>2006</strong>-<strong>2007</strong> | 45


RECREATION DEPARTMENT<br />

Major Park & Recreation facility improvements for<br />

<strong>2006</strong>-<strong>2007</strong> include: construction <strong>of</strong> phase II (high<br />

elements) at the Team Building & Leadership Center<br />

Ropes Challenge Course at Never Park; completion<br />

<strong>of</strong> the accessible Boundless Playground project, “My<br />

Friend’s Place”, with a massive grand opening<br />

celebration on June 30 th ; and head-to-toe interior<br />

painting, new glass backboards and scoreboard at<br />

the Ellsworth gym. All these projects are fueled by<br />

collaborative efforts with the Parks & Grounds<br />

Division and Engineering Department from Public<br />

Works, the Park & Recreation Commission and<br />

Citizen Sub-committees.<br />

Frequently throughout the year, the Recreation<br />

Department joins forces with other <strong>Town</strong> agencies to<br />

provide community activities. Successful<br />

collaborative efforts included: Family Awareness<br />

Day (with Police and Human Services Departments);<br />

Fishing Derby (with Human Services and Super<br />

Sixties); Day Camp inclusion (with the Board <strong>of</strong><br />

Education); Recreation facility management (with the<br />

Parks Department); administration <strong>of</strong> the <strong>South</strong><br />

<strong>Windsor</strong> Sports Council, Youth Sports Initiative and<br />

Family Walking Challenge (with the Park and<br />

Recreation Commission); Benefits for Businesses<br />

(with the <strong>Town</strong> Council and Chamber <strong>of</strong> Commerce)<br />

and the Memorial Day & Veterans Day Ceremonies<br />

at Veteran’s Memorial Park and Armed Forces Day<br />

at Nevers Park (with the Patriotic Commission &<br />

VFW).<br />

continue progress with the <strong>Town</strong> Council adopted<br />

master plan <strong>of</strong> development for Parks and<br />

Recreation facilities, and working to enhance the<br />

culture <strong>of</strong> youth sports in <strong>Town</strong> by presenting expert<br />

guest speakers to educate the public.<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<br />

volunteers 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<br />

programs, have suggestions for programs or<br />

services, or wish to become a Recreation Sponsor<br />

are encouraged to call 648-6355.<br />

We invite you to “discover the benefits” with<br />

“your” Recreation Department in Fiscal Year<br />

<strong>2007</strong>-2008!<br />

The Recreation Department is assisted by the Park<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 August. The Commission, either on<br />

its own initiative, or in response to specific requests<br />

from the <strong>Town</strong> Council or the Director <strong>of</strong> Recreation,<br />

makes recommendations concerning the<br />

development, maintenance and/or administration for<br />

recreation programs for the community. The<br />

Commission's focus over the past year was to<br />

46 | <strong>Town</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>South</strong> <strong>Windsor</strong>: <strong>Annual</strong> <strong>Report</strong> <strong>2006</strong>-<strong>2007</strong>


RECREATION DEPARTMENT<br />

RECREATION AREAS<br />

Michael Donnelly Preserve: Located on Sullivan Avenue, this brand new conservation area includes a small<br />

parking lot, 1.5 miles <strong>of</strong> trails, an observation gazebo and lots <strong>of</strong> wildlife to enjoy.<br />

Nevers Park: Located on the corner <strong>of</strong> Sand Hill and Nevers Road. Facilities include the Community Center;<br />

Rotary Pavilion complete with kitchen and restrooms (available for rent); 3+ miles <strong>of</strong> exercise hiking trails;<br />

s<strong>of</strong>tball area; 2 baseball fields (1 with lights); 2 horseshoe pits; sand volleyball court; 3 regulation and 2 junior<br />

soccer fields; Team Building & Leadership Center outdoor ropes course, and the brand new Boundless<br />

Playground – “My Friend’s Place”.<br />

Oak Street Neighborhood Park: Located on Oak Street, this neighborhood park features a full-size<br />

basketball court which seconds as an ice skating rink in the winter months. There are no provisions for public<br />

parking.<br />

Pudim Property: Access from Barber Hill Road and Niederwerfer Road. Facilities include a hill for sledding,<br />

cross country skiing and a wildlife sanctuary with 2.5 miles <strong>of</strong> marked trails.<br />

Rye Street Park: Located on Rye Street. Facilities include: 2 s<strong>of</strong>tball fields (1 with lights), playground; picnic<br />

areas; 4 tennis courts; basketball court; 2 brand new intermediate soccer fields and one brand new<br />

combination lacrosse/football field with lights.<br />

Veterans Memorial Park: Located on Pleasant Valley Road, west <strong>of</strong> the intersection with Ellington Road.<br />

Facilities include: a large recreational pool with zero depth and stair entries, as well as a diving well; an 8<br />

lane, 25 yard competitive pool with handicap lift; a toddler pool with zero depth entry and a maximum 2.5 foot<br />

depth; picnic tables; grills; beverage and snack vending machines; ample restrooms, drinking fountains,<br />

showers, basketball court and open play field (seasonal).<br />

<strong>Town</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>South</strong> <strong>Windsor</strong>: <strong>Annual</strong> <strong>Report</strong> <strong>2006</strong>-<strong>2007</strong> | 47


PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION<br />

Andrew Paterna<br />

Chairperson<br />

The Park and Recreation Commission continues to work on projects, programs, and recreational facilities<br />

that will benefit our community and promote participation in healthy recreational activity for all residents.<br />

The Commission works to develop new projects as we keep four important goals in mind:<br />

• Enriching the quality <strong>of</strong> life for <strong>Town</strong> residents<br />

• Contributing to individual personal development<br />

• Making the community a more attractive place to live<br />

• Strengthening neighborhood and community ties<br />

As we work to achieve these goals we have accomplished the following in the <strong>2006</strong>-<strong>2007</strong> Fiscal Year:<br />

1. Continue to revise the Recreation Master Plan adopted by the <strong>Town</strong><br />

Council on May 13, <strong>2006</strong>.<br />

2. Maintained the $125,000 allocation in the <strong>Town</strong>’s Capital Improvement Plan<br />

in order to continue moving the Recreation Master Plan forward.<br />

3. Supported the Youth Sports Initiative that the Recreation Department has<br />

developed by co-sponsoring guest speaker and author Brooke DeLench’s<br />

discussion <strong>of</strong> the role <strong>of</strong> mom in youth sports.<br />

4. Met with special interest groups concerning future recreational needs.<br />

Discussions initiated with folks regarding baseball, dog park, cricket and<br />

bike paths for master plan consideration.<br />

5. Co-sponsored the highly successful Family Walking Challenge enjoyed by<br />

over 700 residents representing 200+ families.<br />

The Commission does have additional projects and initiatives which we are working to complete. These<br />

include: completion <strong>of</strong> phase II development <strong>of</strong> athletic fields at Rye Street Park; development <strong>of</strong> a<br />

Skateboard Park; expansion <strong>of</strong> walking/biking trails in <strong>Town</strong> parks and neighborhoods.<br />

The Park and Recreation Commission is an appointed body <strong>of</strong> nine regular members and two alternates. The<br />

Commission advises the <strong>Town</strong> Council on the active and passive recreational needs for the <strong>Town</strong>. Regular<br />

meetings are held in the Sprenkel Room in <strong>Town</strong> Hall on the second Wednesday <strong>of</strong> every month. We<br />

welcome your participation.<br />

48 | <strong>Town</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>South</strong> <strong>Windsor</strong>: <strong>Annual</strong> <strong>Report</strong> <strong>2006</strong>-<strong>2007</strong>


PLANNING DEPARTMENT<br />

Marcia A. Banach<br />

Director <strong>of</strong> Planning<br />

During Fiscal Year <strong>2006</strong>-<strong>2007</strong>, the Planning<br />

Department continued many large-project efforts<br />

begun in previous years. Our Department completed<br />

the comprehensive update <strong>of</strong> the Zoning<br />

Regulations, which were then passed by the<br />

Planning and Zoning Commission after much public<br />

input and discussion.<br />

This past year saw the continuation <strong>of</strong> economic<br />

development in the Buckland Road Gateway Zone.<br />

Construction <strong>of</strong> 90,000 square feet <strong>of</strong> new retail and<br />

restaurant area at the Promenade Shops at<br />

Evergreen Walk was in full swing for the opening <strong>of</strong><br />

the new LL Bean retail store scheduled for August<br />

<strong>2007</strong>. There is strong interest within the business<br />

community to construct business establishments<br />

along the entire length <strong>of</strong> Buckland Road in the<br />

coming years.<br />

The Buckland Area Transportation Study has been<br />

progressing all year. The study, a major effort by the<br />

towns <strong>of</strong> <strong>South</strong> <strong>Windsor</strong> and Manchester, the State<br />

Dept <strong>of</strong> Transportation, and the Capitol Region<br />

Council <strong>of</strong> Governments, was initiated to take a<br />

comprehensive look at transportation issues in the<br />

Buckland Hills area (including the interstate system).<br />

To date, there has been a tremendous amount <strong>of</strong><br />

actual traffic data collected and analyzed. An<br />

Advisory Committee was formed that includes public<br />

<strong>of</strong>ficials, business leaders and State agency<br />

personnel. Public meetings have been held in both<br />

<strong>South</strong> <strong>Windsor</strong> and Manchester to solicit input.<br />

Future efforts will include identifying alternative<br />

solutions to help alleviate the major traffic issues.<br />

<strong>South</strong> <strong>Windsor</strong> <strong>of</strong>ficials and staff are and will<br />

continue to be actively involved in this major effort.<br />

Single family housing development has continued to<br />

decline as remaining land in <strong>South</strong> <strong>Windsor</strong> has<br />

more environmental constraints or becomes harder<br />

to acquire from owners not interested in selling for<br />

development. There have been no applications for<br />

larger subdivisions. The average subdivision now<br />

generally has fewer than a dozen lots; and two- and<br />

three-lot subdivisions are much more common. The<br />

shortage <strong>of</strong> available land within sewered areas <strong>of</strong><br />

<strong>South</strong> <strong>Windsor</strong> is pushing residential development<br />

out into the largest remaining unsewered area—the<br />

northeastern corner <strong>of</strong> <strong>Town</strong>. It is anticipated that<br />

this will experience residential development pressure<br />

in the near future.<br />

Open space preservation continues to be a high<br />

priority in <strong>South</strong> <strong>Windsor</strong>. The Planning Department<br />

continues to partner with the Public Works<br />

Department to expand the walking trails at the Major<br />

Michael Donnelly Land Preserve on Sullivan<br />

Avenue. Eagle Scout projects under the supervision<br />

<strong>of</strong> the Planning Department have resulted in<br />

construction <strong>of</strong> viewing platforms. The trails are<br />

expanding throughout the Donnelly Preserve, which<br />

has become a very popular walking area for<br />

residents. The Planning Department continues to<br />

work with youth and civic organizations that are<br />

willing to provide volunteer services at local parks<br />

and preserves.<br />

The Planning Department continues to be involved in<br />

internal and external projects <strong>of</strong> community-wide<br />

interest. We provide a representative to the Capitol<br />

Region Council <strong>of</strong> Governments Transportation and<br />

Pedestrian/Bikeway committees. Staff are involved<br />

in local pedestrian/bikeway efforts. Our Department<br />

is integrally involved with the <strong>Town</strong>’s Geographic<br />

Information System (GIS) planning efforts, with a<br />

vision <strong>of</strong> linking <strong>Town</strong> records from many<br />

departments into one easy-to-use database and map<br />

system. We are actively involved with a project to<br />

make GIS available to the public via the internet.<br />

These efforts are expected to culminate in a public<br />

website during the next fiscal year.<br />

Boy Scouts build walkways at Major Michael<br />

Donnelly Land Preserve on Sullivan Avenue<br />

<strong>Town</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>South</strong> <strong>Windsor</strong>: <strong>Annual</strong> <strong>Report</strong> <strong>2006</strong>-<strong>2007</strong> | 49


PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION<br />

Patrick L. Kennedy<br />

Chairperson<br />

During the <strong>2006</strong>-<strong>2007</strong> Fiscal Year, the major focus<br />

<strong>of</strong> the <strong>South</strong> <strong>Windsor</strong> Planning and Zoning<br />

Commission was the comprehensive update <strong>of</strong> the<br />

<strong>Town</strong>’s Zoning Regulations to modernize, update<br />

and streamline the rules and procedures governing<br />

land use in the <strong>Town</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>South</strong> <strong>Windsor</strong>. The<br />

Commission paid special attention to regulations<br />

governing signs and the keeping <strong>of</strong> farm animals,<br />

which were both areas which received a great deal<br />

<strong>of</strong> public input. The revisions to the sign<br />

regulations also incorporated a great deal <strong>of</strong> input<br />

from the <strong>South</strong> <strong>Windsor</strong> Chamber <strong>of</strong> Commerce to<br />

address the needs <strong>of</strong> the local business community.<br />

initial proposal to allow stand-alone apartment<br />

buildings in the Gateway Zone but later approved a<br />

regulations change to allow a much smaller number<br />

<strong>of</strong> apartments to be located in a “mixed-use”<br />

development intermingled with retail and <strong>of</strong>fice<br />

space.<br />

As always, the Commission made every effort to<br />

act on applications expeditiously and efficiently so<br />

as to avoid unnecessary cost and delay to<br />

applicants while protecting the safety and welfare <strong>of</strong><br />

the public.<br />

The initial drafting <strong>of</strong> the regulations was done by a<br />

subcommittee which included Commissioners<br />

Kevin McCann, Sue Larsen, Tim Wentzell and<br />

Suzanne Choate. After the regulations were<br />

brought to a public hearing and public input was<br />

received, a subcommittee consisting <strong>of</strong><br />

Commissioners Cliff Slicer, Gary Bazzano and<br />

Suzanne Choate worked on revisions to the draft<br />

regulations to incorporate that input. Many thanks<br />

to those Commissioners for the many hours <strong>of</strong> work<br />

which they devoted to this highly successful project.<br />

A major project which was approved by the<br />

Commission was the Aldi’s distribution facility<br />

located on an industrially zoned parcel <strong>of</strong> land on<br />

Rye Street. The Commission spent many hours<br />

hearing and considering the proposal and paid<br />

particular attention to ensuring that the<br />

reconstruction <strong>of</strong> Rye Street, which the applicant<br />

had agreed to finance, is done to <strong>Town</strong> standards<br />

and that trucks will be kept out <strong>of</strong> residential areas.<br />

This project will generate substantial economic<br />

development benefits to the <strong>Town</strong> for years to<br />

come thanks to the effects <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Town</strong> Manager,<br />

Economic Development Coordinator, <strong>Town</strong> Council<br />

and Economic Development Commission.<br />

Finally, two proposals were made to change the<br />

regulations to allow apartments in the Gateway<br />

Zone, which were expected to be located in<br />

Evergreen Walk. The Commission rejected an<br />

50 | <strong>Town</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>South</strong> <strong>Windsor</strong>: <strong>Annual</strong> <strong>Report</strong> <strong>2006</strong>-<strong>2007</strong>


ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS<br />

Thomas Berstene<br />

Chairperson<br />

Established in 1938, the Zoning Board <strong>of</strong> Appeals<br />

determines and varies the application <strong>of</strong> the zoning<br />

regulations on specific parcels <strong>of</strong> land where a<br />

literal enforcement <strong>of</strong> regulations would result in<br />

exceptional difficulty or unusual hardship. The<br />

Board also hears appeals to actions <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Town</strong><br />

Zoning Enforcement Officer.<br />

This year the Board granted thirteen variances to<br />

industrial/commercial/institutional developments.<br />

These variances consisted <strong>of</strong> four variances for<br />

expansions, four variances for commercial<br />

outbuildings and structures, two for reduction or<br />

elimination <strong>of</strong> buffer requirements, and two for<br />

impervious coverage ratios. Ten variances were<br />

granted for residential properties which included<br />

three variances for expansions and five variances<br />

for residential outbuildings and structures and one<br />

variance for residential lot size. One variance was<br />

denied.<br />

This year, the Commission completed work on the<br />

Zoning Board <strong>of</strong> Appeals application to create a<br />

user-friendly version.<br />

The Zoning Board <strong>of</strong> Appeals hearings are held at<br />

the <strong>South</strong> <strong>Windsor</strong> <strong>Town</strong> Hall generally on the first<br />

Thursday <strong>of</strong> the month in the Madden Room<br />

beginning at 7:00 p.m. The public is always<br />

welcome to attend. Applications are available in<br />

the Planning Department at the <strong>Town</strong> Hall.<br />

AGRICULTURAL LAND PRESERVATION ADVISORY COMMISSION<br />

(SWALPAC)<br />

Elizabeth Warren<br />

Chairperson<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 is<br />

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, <strong>Town</strong> staff, and land<br />

use commissioners.<br />

SWALPAC helped formulate and bring to<br />

referendum the Open Space Funding in 1987 and<br />

1996. Several properties have been purchased with<br />

those funds: the Sluzkanis Property (Nevers Road<br />

Park), the Barton Property (Rye Street), Priest Farm<br />

(Sullivan Avenue), the Willard-Waldron-Kelley<br />

Property (Wapping Park), and the Mitchell Property<br />

(Sullivan Avenue and West Road).<br />

The Commission continues to evaluate and<br />

comment on open space properties for possible<br />

purchase by the <strong>Town</strong>.<br />

The Commission supported an ordinance that would<br />

provide a property tax reduction on farm buildings..<br />

SWALPAC meets bi-monthly.<br />

<strong>Town</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>South</strong> <strong>Windsor</strong>: <strong>Annual</strong> <strong>Report</strong> <strong>2006</strong>-<strong>2007</strong> | 51


FINANCE DEPARTMENT<br />

Melanie D. Crucitti<br />

Director <strong>of</strong> Finance<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 and<br />

reporting <strong>of</strong> all financial activity in accordance with<br />

state statutes. The Finance Department, also,<br />

administers the <strong>Town</strong>’s payroll, which includes<br />

approximately 175 permanent and 250 seasonal<br />

employees. Some <strong>of</strong> the department’s additional<br />

functions include completing all internal and<br />

external financial reports, processing accounts<br />

payable, reconciling all bank accounts, preparing<br />

the annual budget, and assisting the <strong>Town</strong><br />

Manager’s Office as necessary.<br />

HOUSING AUTHORITY<br />

Joan Murphy<br />

Chairperson<br />

The Housing Authority <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Town</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>South</strong><br />

<strong>Windsor</strong> (HASW) administers 70 single-bedroom<br />

apartments for the Elderly or Disabled. Person’s<br />

eligible for Elderly Housing are individuals who<br />

have attained the age <strong>of</strong> sixty-two years or over.<br />

Also, Disabled Persons who have not attained the<br />

age <strong>of</strong> sixty-two years or older may apply by<br />

furnishing the required documentation verifying<br />

their Social Security Disability status. Income limits<br />

at this time are $39,550/single and $45,200/couple.<br />

The HASW is not a <strong>Town</strong> Agency but rather a<br />

corporation (“public body corporate and politic”)<br />

reporting to the Connecticut Housing Finance<br />

Authority (CHFA). The HASW does not expend<br />

any <strong>South</strong> <strong>Windsor</strong> tax dollars to operate and<br />

maintain its facilities. All maintenance is performed<br />

by Authority staff or contracted out to local<br />

companies. <strong>Annual</strong>ly the Authority remits a<br />

payment to the town <strong>of</strong> <strong>South</strong> <strong>Windsor</strong>. Our PILOT<br />

(Payment In Lieu Of Taxes) is approximately<br />

$23,000.<br />

The HASW continues to be a co-applicant for other<br />

elderly apartment developments within <strong>South</strong><br />

<strong>Windsor</strong>. As the population <strong>of</strong> Connecticut<br />

continues to “age in place”, the need <strong>of</strong> housing for<br />

older persons continues to increase. The Authority<br />

desires to keep our present elderly residing in town<br />

while <strong>of</strong>fering an opportunity for elderly living in<br />

other communities to move here with us.<br />

The Housing Authority still continues to seek<br />

sources <strong>of</strong> funding to construct a Congregate/<br />

Assisted Living facility on the land next to our Flax<br />

Hill apartments. Such a facility will allow our<br />

present tenants, and other area elderly <strong>of</strong> lowmoderate<br />

income, to continue to live in <strong>South</strong><br />

<strong>Windsor</strong> should they no longer be capable <strong>of</strong><br />

independent living.<br />

Should you have any questions regarding the<br />

Housing Authority, you may contact our <strong>of</strong>fice at<br />

(860) 644-3082.<br />

52 | <strong>Town</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>South</strong> <strong>Windsor</strong>: <strong>Annual</strong> <strong>Report</strong> <strong>2006</strong>-<strong>2007</strong>


INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT<br />

Scott E. Roberts, GISP<br />

Director <strong>of</strong> Information Technology<br />

Just like in our personal lives, technology continues<br />

to evolve and envelope our daily routines here in<br />

<strong>South</strong> <strong>Windsor</strong>’s agencies. This year, we have<br />

assisted several departments in enhancing their<br />

services to our citizens using technology. The Fire<br />

Marshal’s Office has adopted a mobile computer<br />

solution to perform their inspection duties on scene<br />

implementing the Permits and Code Enforcement<br />

module.<br />

Following last year’s efforts with the IT Shared<br />

Services Committee, we have implemented our IT<br />

Work Order Tracking system. This system is<br />

shared between the Board <strong>of</strong> Education and the<br />

<strong>Town</strong> IT Departments. The system is working well<br />

and allows the IT department to track and mange<br />

the requests we receive efficiently. This year we<br />

received and responded to 570 calls above and<br />

beyond our scheduled projects and MUNIS<br />

implementation.<br />

to improve their efficiency and customer service<br />

response time. The Recreation Department<br />

implemented wireless laptops at Veterans Memorial<br />

Park to improve secure access to the pools and to<br />

provide sales <strong>of</strong> goods/services to their<br />

membership. In addition, laptops were used at the<br />

day camps to improve attendance and reporting<br />

back to the Recreation Department <strong>of</strong>fice at the<br />

Community Center. Thru a Capitol Region Council<br />

<strong>of</strong> Governments grants we assisted the Police<br />

Department in procuring equipment for our<br />

Emergency Operations Center (EOC). As part <strong>of</strong><br />

this grant we installed and configured a wireless<br />

network to improve communication and data flow<br />

during an emergency. We provided direct access<br />

to the <strong>Town</strong>’s web pages to each department so<br />

that their staff can post and maintain timely<br />

information.<br />

In addition to assisting <strong>Town</strong> departments we have<br />

been extremely busy with many activities ranging<br />

from routine requests for help, computer and<br />

network upgrades/repairs, evaluating new products/<br />

services, implementing MUNIS Permits and Code<br />

Enforcement, and GIS. For the third year in a row<br />

the <strong>Town</strong> Hall has been buzzing with the word<br />

“MUNIS”. MUNIS is the s<strong>of</strong>tware package the<br />

<strong>Town</strong> uses to manage the financial aspects <strong>of</strong> the<br />

<strong>Town</strong>. We are wrapping up our implementation <strong>of</strong><br />

our new financial package. This year we have been<br />

While assisting <strong>Town</strong> staff with routine requests, the<br />

Information Technology staff has been extremely<br />

busy upgrading the network infrastructure which<br />

consists <strong>of</strong> the servers, switches, and the e-mail<br />

firewall. This has been a huge task as we had to<br />

create a new network to encompass both existing<br />

networks that are being phased out. This will allow<br />

staff to communicate better while improving security<br />

and disaster recovery capabilities. As part <strong>of</strong> this<br />

process we are reducing the amount <strong>of</strong> physical<br />

equipment we are running which will save the town<br />

money with respect to electrical, heating and<br />

cooling costs. The technology that is being<br />

implemented is called VMware and it allows us to<br />

have multiple servers running on the same<br />

computer hardware. In addition this solution allows<br />

the IT staff to dynamically reallocate computer<br />

resources as staff demands change without<br />

purchasing more hardware and waiting the lengthy<br />

delivery time. Also should critical systems fail, we<br />

can automatically restart the server on the backup<br />

equipment to minimize the downtime for staff.<br />

<strong>Town</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>South</strong> <strong>Windsor</strong>: <strong>Annual</strong> <strong>Report</strong> <strong>2006</strong>-<strong>2007</strong> | 53


INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT<br />

We have continued with our enterprise<br />

Geographical Information System (GIS). This<br />

year we hired our full time GIS Technician. She<br />

is a member <strong>of</strong> the Engineering Department and<br />

has been busy updating our existing GIS layers,<br />

assisting the staff in using our GIS s<strong>of</strong>tware and<br />

producing a current street map. We have<br />

upgraded our GIS database server and the<br />

user’s machines to the current s<strong>of</strong>tware version.<br />

Throughout this year the GIS has been used to<br />

assist department staff and various Board and<br />

Commissions in performing their tasks. In<br />

addition, the GIS information was used for an<br />

airplane crash as well as a search and rescue<br />

event. During the events, we received positive<br />

comments about our GIS from outside agencies.<br />

In an effort to expand access to <strong>Town</strong><br />

information, we have begun a project to provide<br />

the GIS information first to all <strong>Town</strong> staff and<br />

next to the general public via use <strong>of</strong> a website.<br />

This website will provide the basic tools to<br />

navigate/create a map, obtain basic assessment<br />

information on <strong>Town</strong> properties, create an<br />

abutter list and the ability to email citizen<br />

concerns to the appropriate <strong>Town</strong> departments.<br />

Our plan is to deploy the website during the<br />

<strong>2007</strong>-2008 Fiscal Year.<br />

54 | <strong>Town</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>South</strong> <strong>Windsor</strong>: <strong>Annual</strong> <strong>Report</strong> <strong>2006</strong>-<strong>2007</strong>


INLAND/WETLANDS AGENCY/CONSERVATION COMMISSION<br />

Elizabeth Warren<br />

Chairperson<br />

During the Fiscal Year <strong>2006</strong>-<strong>2007</strong> the Commission<br />

received thirty-two applications, which were<br />

approved with various conditions.<br />

The Commission carried out its task with the<br />

assistance <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 />

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.<br />

In addition, the Commission oversees the<br />

management <strong>of</strong> the Wildlife Sanctuary. We are<br />

aided in this effort by a number <strong>of</strong> dedicated<br />

volunteers. Jeff Folger has taken on caretaker<br />

duties. The Commission gratefully acknowledges<br />

the support <strong>of</strong> the Parks and Grounds Department<br />

<strong>of</strong> Public Works in their annual contribution <strong>of</strong> time<br />

spent in mowing the sledding hill and interior<br />

meadows to control invasive, exotic plant species<br />

and maintain the hill as grassland habitat. The<br />

<strong>Town</strong> continued a USDA Wildlife Habitat Incentive<br />

Program grant to maintain meadow habitat at the<br />

Major Michael Donnelly Land Preserve by mowing<br />

early successional shrubs and planting warm<br />

season grass species with the assistance <strong>of</strong> the<br />

Parks and Grounds Department.<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> Clerk’s Office and at the<br />

Sanctuary. The Conservation Commission also<br />

supported the Sustainable Forest Resource Grant<br />

project and the Natural Recourse Management<br />

Initiative on selected open space parcels. Eagle<br />

Scout applicants, on several <strong>of</strong> the recent open<br />

space acquisitions, are carrying out many <strong>of</strong> the<br />

management recommendations listed in the project.<br />

The Commission sponsors the annual purchase<br />

and planting <strong>of</strong> witch hazel plants to stimulate a<br />

forest product income initiative.<br />

The Conservation Commission also supported the<br />

planning and enhancement <strong>of</strong> features on the<br />

walking trails at the Major Michael Donnelly Land<br />

Preserve. Sign holders were placed within the trail<br />

system to accommodate informational, directional,<br />

and educational signage. A wildlife viewing blind<br />

was erected at the West Road end <strong>of</strong> the preserve<br />

and a raised viewing platform was built in the<br />

interior <strong>of</strong> the preserve. The construction <strong>of</strong> these<br />

features were done as several Eagle Scout<br />

projects.<br />

The Commission also sponsored the continuation<br />

<strong>of</strong> a riparian restoration planting project on the<br />

Podunk River in Wapping Park. This project is also<br />

the subject <strong>of</strong> a USDA Wildlife Habitat Incentive<br />

Project (WHIP) grant.<br />

<strong>Town</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>South</strong> <strong>Windsor</strong>: <strong>Annual</strong> <strong>Report</strong> <strong>2006</strong>-<strong>2007</strong> | 55


WATER POLLUTION CONTROL AUTHORITY (W.P.C.A)<br />

Joseph J. Carino<br />

Chairperson<br />

The Water Pollution Control Authority (W.P.C.A.)<br />

established in 1966 was originally known as the<br />

Sewer Commission. The Water Pollution Control<br />

Authority has the responsibility for approving<br />

sanitary sewer construction plans and operating the<br />

sewerage system. The Authority levies benefit<br />

assessments, awards contracts, selects engineers<br />

and applies for state and federal funds as<br />

authorized in the Connecticut General Statutes,<br />

Chapter 103 and the <strong>Town</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>South</strong> <strong>Windsor</strong><br />

Ordinances 103 and 150.<br />

Project Approvals<br />

The W.P.C.A. approved 45 new residential unit<br />

connections.<br />

The Authority also approved 8 new commercial<br />

projects during the past year including the retail<br />

buildings at Evergreen Walk (Phase III) which<br />

included L.L. Bean. The Aldi Distribution Facility on<br />

Rye Street involving a 500,000 square foot<br />

commercial complex was also approved by the<br />

Authority.<br />

The Authority also approved the connection for the<br />

new Fire/Ambulance Facility on Sullivan Avenue.<br />

During this past year, the W.P.C.A. approved new<br />

regulations for the control <strong>of</strong> excessive discharges<br />

<strong>of</strong> fats, oils, and grease (FOG) into the sanitary<br />

sewer system. These new FOG regulations were<br />

intended to reduce or eliminate problems resulting<br />

from sewers clotted by fats, oils, and grease. Such<br />

problems include sewer backups and overflows,<br />

and interference with treatment processes at the<br />

Water Pollution Control Facility.<br />

The W.P.C.A. and the <strong>Town</strong> Council, recognizing<br />

that with construction costs increasing every year,<br />

“to do nothing” was not a viable option. Therefore,<br />

the <strong>Town</strong> requested from the State DEP a deviation<br />

from the CWF regulations. In so doing the <strong>Town</strong><br />

was able to move forward with this project while<br />

retaining its eligibility for future CWF grants and<br />

loans.<br />

The W.P.C.A. annually reviews twenty year<br />

projections <strong>of</strong> expenditures and revenues for both<br />

operations and capital budgets in order to prepare<br />

to meet future financial needs. It is in this way that<br />

the Authority has been able to create and maintain<br />

a stable sewer user charge system.<br />

The Future<br />

The W.P.C.A. is involved in working together with<br />

other Boards and Commissions in cooperative<br />

efforts to meet <strong>Town</strong> Strategic Plan goals and<br />

objectives.<br />

The W.P.C.A. has participated in leadership round<br />

table meetings which bring together the chairmen <strong>of</strong><br />

various <strong>Town</strong> boards, the <strong>Town</strong> Manager, <strong>Town</strong><br />

Council members and the Mayor to discuss<br />

common goals and issues, and to improve<br />

communication and promote cooperation.<br />

Design plans for the upgrade <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Town</strong>’s Water<br />

Pollution Control Facility on Vibert Road were<br />

completed during the past year, and these plans<br />

were sent to the Connecticut Department <strong>of</strong><br />

Environmental Protection for their review. The<br />

<strong>Town</strong> intended to finance these improvements<br />

through the State Clean Water Fund (CWF.) The<br />

CWF provides grants (20% and 30%), and a low<br />

interest (2%) loan. However, State funding for<br />

CWF has been inadequate in recent years to meet<br />

the demand for projects prepared to move forward<br />

with construction.<br />

56 | <strong>Town</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>South</strong> <strong>Windsor</strong>: <strong>Annual</strong> <strong>Report</strong> <strong>2006</strong>-<strong>2007</strong>


PATRIOTIC COMMISSION<br />

Robert C. Moeller<br />

Chairperson<br />

The Patriotic Commission was established to<br />

recognize, accommodate and foster pride and<br />

patriotism among the citizens <strong>of</strong> <strong>South</strong> <strong>Windsor</strong> in<br />

our Nation, our State and our <strong>Town</strong>; and<br />

demonstrate evidence there<strong>of</strong>, through the<br />

development and conduct <strong>of</strong> programs and<br />

activities.<br />

The Commission conducts five annual programs<br />

each calendar year. The first event <strong>of</strong> the year is<br />

our annual Picnic-In-The Park, in honor <strong>of</strong> our<br />

Armed Forces, which is normally the first Saturday<br />

after Mothers’ Day. This year’s Picnic-In-The Park<br />

was held again in Nevers Road Park. Activities<br />

start at approximately 6 PM and include military<br />

exhibitions, displays, and demonstrations by<br />

branches <strong>of</strong> the Armed Forces in attendance. This<br />

year the Patriotic Commission presented the<br />

Connecticut Veterans Wartime Service Medal to 16<br />

<strong>South</strong> <strong>Windsor</strong> Veterans. The <strong>South</strong> <strong>Windsor</strong><br />

Community Band conducts a concert and plays a<br />

wide range <strong>of</strong> musical selections. While family<br />

picnic baskets are encouraged, a variety <strong>of</strong> picnic<br />

foods are available for purchase. The evening<br />

concludes with a wonderful fireworks display.<br />

Because Nevers Park is centrally located, with<br />

ample room for parking, our Picnic-In-The Park will<br />

continue to be held there.<br />

Our Memorial Day parade and ceremony has<br />

become increasingly popular over the past few<br />

years. Our parade increases in size each year, as<br />

does our ceremony at Veterans Memorial Park.<br />

Also, in conjunction with the Memorial Day<br />

activities, the Commission conducts an annual<br />

student essay contest. The contest is open to all<br />

school children in <strong>South</strong> <strong>Windsor</strong>, three winners<br />

and three honorable mentions are selected, one<br />

from each school level, elementary, middle, and<br />

high school. Also, every student that entered the<br />

contest is given a Certificate by the Commission.<br />

This year’s contest had 82 entries. The Patriotic<br />

Commission also provides and places American<br />

Flags on the gravesites <strong>of</strong> military veterans buried<br />

in <strong>South</strong> <strong>Windsor</strong> cemeteries. This is usually done<br />

just prior to Memorial Day and over 400 flags are<br />

placed on gravesites by Boy Scout Troops <strong>of</strong> <strong>South</strong><br />

<strong>Windsor</strong>.<br />

On Flag Day <strong>of</strong> each year, the Commission retires<br />

old, torn, or faded American Flags, which are<br />

collected from designated containers at the<br />

Library’s upper lobby. This year’s ceremony was<br />

planned by the Patriotic Commission and<br />

conducted at the Fire Department Headquarters.<br />

This year over 600 flags were collected for<br />

retirement. The Commission also publishes a<br />

booklet on flag care and etiquette and is available<br />

at the <strong>Town</strong> Hall.<br />

<strong>Town</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>South</strong> <strong>Windsor</strong>: <strong>Annual</strong> <strong>Report</strong> <strong>2006</strong>-<strong>2007</strong> | 57


PATRIOTIC COMMISSION<br />

For the past six years, the <strong>Town</strong> has participated in<br />

the Greater Hartford Veterans Day parade. This<br />

year, the parade was held on the Sunday prior to<br />

Veterans Day in the City <strong>of</strong> Hartford. Members <strong>of</strong><br />

the Patriotic Commission, together with <strong>Town</strong><br />

Officials, the Police Department Honor Guard,<br />

<strong>Town</strong> veterans, members <strong>of</strong> the American Legion,<br />

and the Timothy Edwards Middle School marched<br />

in the parade. The Community Center provided bus<br />

transportation for the marchers. On Veterans Day,<br />

November 11 th , <strong>of</strong> each year, the Commission<br />

conducts a ceremony at Veterans Memorial Park.<br />

This year the Patriotic Commission, along with the<br />

Recreation Department and the Connecticut<br />

Chapter <strong>of</strong> the United States Army sponsored a<br />

Christmas Concert by the 102d Army Band,<br />

Connecticut Army National Guard. The concert was<br />

held in the auditorium <strong>of</strong> the Timothy Edwards<br />

Middle School on Sunday, December 10 th at 4:00<br />

PM. No admission was charged, however, each<br />

individual attending the concert was asked to bring<br />

an unwrapped toy or a food or gift card which would<br />

be donated to Governor Rell’s Operation Elf, for<br />

distribution to the families <strong>of</strong> soldiers serving in Iraq<br />

or Afghanistan. Approximately over 300 individuals<br />

attended the concert and more than 350 toys and<br />

20 food and gift cards were donated to Operation<br />

Elf.<br />

To enhance the beauty and functionality <strong>of</strong><br />

Veterans Memorial Park, the Commission created a<br />

permanent brick sculpture, in a patio type setting, <strong>of</strong><br />

an eagle with outstretched wings at the head <strong>of</strong> a<br />

walkway. Resident veterans and families <strong>of</strong><br />

veterans purchased bricks, inscribed with the<br />

veteran’s name and military service, which were<br />

placed within the body <strong>of</strong> the eagle. Bricks<br />

purchased by individuals and families, to show their<br />

patriotism and support, were placed in the walkway<br />

leading up to the eagle. In addition to the existing<br />

Veterans and Vietnam memorials, are three new<br />

monuments dedicated to <strong>Town</strong> residents who lost<br />

their lives while serving their country in World War I,<br />

World War II, and the Korean War. The area is<br />

further enhanced with the addition <strong>of</strong> two new<br />

flagpoles (with lights) and two granite benches.<br />

Bricks can be purchased at any time and will be<br />

placed in the Terrace prior to Memorial Day and<br />

Veterans Day. The Terrace was designated as the<br />

<strong>Town</strong>’s Project <strong>of</strong> the Year and featured on the<br />

cover <strong>of</strong> the 2002-2003 <strong>Annual</strong> <strong>Report</strong>.<br />

The Commission has established a display <strong>of</strong><br />

photographs <strong>of</strong> service men and women, who are<br />

residents <strong>of</strong> the community, serving in our armed<br />

forces. The photos are supplied by their families on<br />

a voluntary basis. The display can be found on the<br />

wall between the <strong>Town</strong> Manager’s <strong>of</strong>fice and <strong>Town</strong><br />

Clerk’s <strong>of</strong>fice.<br />

58 | <strong>Town</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>South</strong> <strong>Windsor</strong>: <strong>Annual</strong> <strong>Report</strong> <strong>2006</strong>-<strong>2007</strong>


ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION<br />

Jan Murtha<br />

Chairperson<br />

The <strong>South</strong> <strong>Windsor</strong> Economic Development<br />

Commission was established in 1956 to promote<br />

new business and industry in <strong>South</strong> <strong>Windsor</strong>. We<br />

continue to foster a competitive business<br />

environment both locally and nationally. We remain<br />

committed to the vision <strong>of</strong> <strong>South</strong> <strong>Windsor</strong> as an<br />

attractive location for new businesses, and to focus<br />

on the retention <strong>of</strong> our existing businesses, the core<br />

<strong>of</strong> our community.<br />

<strong>South</strong> <strong>Windsor</strong> is an excellent illustration <strong>of</strong> a<br />

traditional New England community. We are a<br />

“vibrant, progressive community in the heart <strong>of</strong> the<br />

State’s Capitol Region”. <strong>South</strong> <strong>Windsor</strong> is easily<br />

accessible to I-91, I-84, I-291 and I-384 and Bradley<br />

International Airport. We recognize the need to<br />

balance our commercial and residential areas.<br />

While there has been appreciable growth both in the<br />

business and residential areas we need to continue<br />

“to create an environment with our <strong>Town</strong> leaders and<br />

government working together”. We need to be<br />

consistent in maintaining a quality <strong>of</strong> life for all.<br />

The Economic Development Commission actively<br />

promotes the Buckland and I-291 Gateway areas for<br />

commercial mixed-use development. We are now<br />

working to assist in the development <strong>of</strong> new<br />

industrial areas such as the <strong>South</strong> <strong>Windsor</strong><br />

Technologies Center on Sullivan Avenue and<br />

Executive Business Park <strong>of</strong>f North Nutmeg Road<br />

and Governors Highway. Our road system has<br />

undergone some major restructuring and<br />

improvements this past year and upcoming<br />

improvements to Rye Street and its intersection with<br />

Sullivan Avenue will further enhance our<br />

infrastructure.<br />

The Economic Development Commission is an<br />

advocate for quality development, endorsing and<br />

recruiting great projects that bring revenue and a<br />

higher quality <strong>of</strong> life for all residents <strong>of</strong> <strong>Town</strong>. This<br />

year’s preeminent project is the construction <strong>of</strong> a<br />

500,000 square foot regional headquarters and<br />

distribution center for Aldi Inc., an international<br />

grocery store chain. The $60 million investment will<br />

create over 150 jobs and easily make Aldi one <strong>of</strong> the<br />

<strong>Town</strong>’s top taxpayers. The successful Wentworth<br />

Park development, an <strong>of</strong>fice condominium that<br />

enabled the expansion or retention <strong>of</strong> fifteen<br />

businesses ranging from hair stylists to investment<br />

advisors announced a second phase that will provide<br />

additional opportunity for small business expansion.<br />

Phase 2 <strong>of</strong> the Promenade Shops at Evergreen<br />

Walk is now filling with great new retailers like<br />

Connecticut’s first L.L. Bean superstore, Chico’s,<br />

Munson’s Chocolates, Omaha Steaks and S<strong>of</strong>t<br />

Surroundings. Evergreen Walk will take a major<br />

step to fulfilling its role as a self-sustaining<br />

development as the developer constructs a new<br />

mixed-use phase <strong>of</strong> the project that will include<br />

upscale rental apartments, pr<strong>of</strong>essional <strong>of</strong>fices,<br />

personal services and restaurants.<br />

The Commission continues to implement <strong>South</strong><br />

<strong>Windsor</strong>’s strategy to ensure a future <strong>of</strong> balanced<br />

growth and a high quality <strong>of</strong> life for businesses,<br />

residents and visitors.<br />

<strong>Town</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>South</strong> <strong>Windsor</strong>: <strong>Annual</strong> <strong>Report</strong> <strong>2006</strong>-<strong>2007</strong> | 59


COLLECTOR OF REVENUE<br />

Bonnie Rabin CCMC<br />

Collector <strong>of</strong> Revenue<br />

The Collector <strong>of</strong> Revenue is responsible for the billing and processing <strong>of</strong> all tax and sewer revenue both Residential<br />

and Commercial.<br />

Fiscal <strong>2006</strong>/<strong>2007</strong> a collection rate <strong>of</strong> 99.4%<br />

Prior year tax collections $755,379.02<br />

Interest both current and prior years was over $386,527.56<br />

Warrant and lien fees for taxes were $7,258.27<br />

Sewer collections for user, assessments, interest, penalties and liens were $2,497,273.50<br />

Grand Total <strong>of</strong> all collections $69,584,646.95<br />

During Fiscal year <strong>2006</strong>/<strong>2007</strong> the Office <strong>of</strong> the Collector <strong>of</strong> Revenue has received notification from American Tax<br />

Funding LLC <strong>of</strong> Jupiter, FL. that <strong>of</strong> the 17 tax liens they purchased during the fiscal year 2003/2004, 13 have been<br />

paid in full. Foreclosure procedures will begin the end <strong>of</strong> January 2008 on all the remaining properties due to nonpayment.<br />

This fiscal year American Tax Funding paid the <strong>Town</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>South</strong> <strong>Windsor</strong> $734,774.00 for an additional 51<br />

properties.<br />

Also this fiscal year, the Tax Office has installed an additional way for payment <strong>of</strong> taxes in the form <strong>of</strong> a debit<br />

machine. This can be used to pay your delinquent motor vehicle taxes for immediate clearance for the Department<br />

<strong>of</strong> Motor Vehicles.<br />

The staff <strong>of</strong> the <strong>South</strong> <strong>Windsor</strong> Tax <strong>of</strong>fice consists <strong>of</strong> three full time employees and one full time summer collection<br />

employee. The staff consists <strong>of</strong> Bonnie Rabin, Collector <strong>of</strong> Revenue, Suzzanne Oefinger, Deputy Collector <strong>of</strong><br />

Revenue and Donna Ford, Tax Assistant.<br />

60 | <strong>Town</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>South</strong> <strong>Windsor</strong>: <strong>Annual</strong> <strong>Report</strong> <strong>2006</strong>-<strong>2007</strong>


ASSESSOR’S REPORT<br />

Charles Danna<br />

Assessor<br />

The Assessment Department's primary responsibility is to value for tax purposes all property, both taxable and tax<br />

exempt located within the <strong>Town</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>South</strong> <strong>Windsor</strong> borders. Real estate property was revalued in 2002 as required by<br />

law. The <strong>2006</strong> Grand List assessments reflect 70% <strong>of</strong> those 2002 values as required by statute. The grand list reflects<br />

an increase <strong>of</strong> $45,938,825 in real estate both new and additional residential and commercial real estate properties,<br />

additional motor vehicles and business personal property accounts. Listed below are totals for the October 1, <strong>2006</strong><br />

Grand List:<br />

GRAND LIST TOTALS<br />

GROSS ASMTS. EXEMPTIONS NET ASMTS.<br />

Real Estate $1,812,816,843 $15,996,445 $1,796,820,398<br />

Per. Prop. 166,055,878 41,609,044 124,446,834<br />

Motor. Veh. 195,040,470 2,289,922 192,750,548<br />

TOTALS: $2,173,913,191 $59,895,411 $2,114,017,780<br />

<strong>Town</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>South</strong> <strong>Windsor</strong><br />

Top Ten Taxpayers <strong>2006</strong> Grand List<br />

Rank Name Real Estate Per. Prop Motor Vehicle Grand Total List<br />

1. Evergreen Walk Lifestyle Ctr. $ 29,685,170 0 0 $ 29,685,170<br />

2. Federated Retail Holdings 11,408,810 7,065,800 79,233 18,553,843<br />

3. CT Light & Power 1,377,970 15,499,610 0 16,877,580<br />

4. <strong>Town</strong> Center <strong>of</strong> S.W. 13,490,890 0 0 13,490,890<br />

5. Evergreen Walk LLC 11,694,300 0 0 11,694,300<br />

6. Gerber Companies 9,783,300 1,695,300 1,697 11,480,297<br />

7. DST Realty 7,807,620 3,597,800 0 11,405,420<br />

8. Lowes Home Centers Inc. 8,863,050 942,100 0 9,805,150<br />

9. Target Corp. 8,719,510 544,600 0 9,264,110<br />

10. CT Water Co. 983,020 7,543,670 0 8,526,690<br />

<strong>Town</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>South</strong> <strong>Windsor</strong>: <strong>Annual</strong> <strong>Report</strong> <strong>2006</strong>-<strong>2007</strong> | 61


FIVE YEAR SUMMARY<br />

FIVE YEAR SUMMARY OF GENERAL FUND REVENUE COLLECTED (BUDGETARY BASIS)<br />

<strong>2006</strong>-<strong>2007</strong> 2005-<strong>2006</strong> 2004-2005 2003-2004 2002-2003<br />

General Property Taxes 68655784 58,752,744 61,419,824 58,752,744 54,514,543<br />

Intergovernmental 12833799 13,322,219 13,423,560 13,322,219 13,291,301<br />

Services 1834617 1,590,096 1,748,078 1,590,096 1,361,375<br />

Miscellaneous 949277 115,985 331,238 115,985 190,029<br />

Other 0 0 0 0 173,230<br />

Total Revenues 84,273,477 73,781,044 76,922,700 73,781,044 69,530,478<br />

FIVE YEAR SUMMARY OF GENERAL FUND EXPENDITURES<br />

<strong>2006</strong>-<strong>2007</strong> 2005-<strong>2006</strong> 2004-2005 2003-2004 2002-2003<br />

General Government 2,879,318 2,886,444 2,759,561 2,898,465 2,573,132<br />

Public Safety 5,901,127 5,517,856 5,434,276 5,102,359 4,719,689<br />

Public Works 6,754,783 6,601,173 6,068,885 5,562,378 5,584,296<br />

Human Services 746,753 719,518 674,323 614,940 582,047<br />

Recreation & Library 1,235,752 1,185,575 1,114,962 1,104,201 1,100,135<br />

Debt Service 3,692,423 3,759,355 3,826,598 4,054,522 4,432,366<br />

Miscellaneous 4,007,553 3,754,257 3,049,191 3,304,497 2,886,428<br />

Board Of Education 54,997,040 52,303,312 49,919,405 48,924,413 46,240,102<br />

Total Expenditures 80,214,749 76,727,490 72,847,201 71,565,775 68,118,195<br />

FIVE YEAR COMPARATIVE ASSESSOR GRAND LIST REPORT<br />

Oct. 1, <strong>2006</strong> Oct. 1, 2005 Oct. 1, 2004 Oct. 1, 2003 Oct. 1, 2002<br />

Real Estate 1,812,816,843 1,786,475,993 1,771,914,442 1,708,097,926 1,686,079,427<br />

Personal Property 166,055,878 140,962,087 133,864,167 133,954,068 132,844,576<br />

Motor Vehicle 195,040,470 191,689,989 180,900,952 169,933,736 174,937,576<br />

Grand Total 2,173,913,191 2,119,128,069 2,086,679,561 2,011,985,730 1,993,861,579<br />

Less Exemptions 59,895,411 51,049,114 71,981,476 65,560,768 67,360,791<br />

Net Grand List 2,114,017,780 2,068,078,955 2,014,698,085 1,946,424,962 1,926,500,788<br />

62 | <strong>Town</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>South</strong> <strong>Windsor</strong>: <strong>Annual</strong> <strong>Report</strong> <strong>2006</strong>-<strong>2007</strong>


AUDITOR’S REPORT<br />

TOWN OF SOUTH WINDSOR, CONNECTICUT<br />

BALANCE SHEET<br />

GOVERNMENTAL FUNDS<br />

JUNE 30, <strong>2007</strong><br />

GENERAL<br />

SEWER<br />

OPERATING<br />

CAPITAL<br />

PROJECTS<br />

FUND<br />

OTHER<br />

GOVERNMENTAL<br />

FUNDS<br />

TOTAL<br />

GOVERNMENTAL<br />

FUNDS<br />

ASSETS<br />

Cash $ 407,620 $ $ 126,744 $ 1,138,361 $ 1,672,725<br />

Investments 20,422,193 289,259 49,672 20,761,124<br />

Receivables:<br />

Property taxes 2,698,231 2,698,231<br />

Sewer assessments/use charges 240,724 240,724<br />

Intergovernmental 524,628 141,854 666,482<br />

Other 5,406 66,615 915 72,936<br />

Due from other funds 452,578 1,519,923 923,442 2,895,943<br />

Other 11,609 15,413,130 32,498 15,457,237<br />

TOTAL ASSETS $ 24,522,265 $ 2,049,906 $ 15,606,489 $ 2,286,742 $ 44,465,402<br />

LIABILITIES AND FUND<br />

BALANCES<br />

LIABILITIES:<br />

Accounts payable $ 629,583 $ 38,000 $ 89,063 $ 15,270 $ 771,916<br />

Accrued liabilities 288,823 288,823<br />

Due to other funds 13,057,636 4,773,321 19,515 458,601 18,309,073<br />

Unearned revenue 2,736,248 240,724 371,650 322,723 3,671,345<br />

Bond anticipation notes payable 9,425,000 9,425,000<br />

TOTAL LIABILITIES 16,712,290 5,052,045 9,905,228 796,594 32,466,157<br />

FUND BALANCES:<br />

Reserved for:<br />

Encumbrances 1,338,085 41,095 26,683 1,405,863<br />

Commitments 207,812 207,812<br />

Unreserved, reported in:<br />

Designated for subsequent<br />

year's budget 1,520,000 1,520,000<br />

General fund 4,951,890 4,951,890<br />

Special revenue funds (3,043,234) 1,463,465 (1,579,769)<br />

Capital projects funds 5,493,449 5,493,449<br />

TOTAL FUND BALANCES 7,809,975 (3,002,139) 5,701,261 1,490,148 11,999,245<br />

TOTAL LIABILITIES AND FUND<br />

BALANCES $ 24,522,265 $ 2,049,906 $ 15,606,489 $ 2,286,742 $ 44,465,402<br />

<strong>Town</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>South</strong> <strong>Windsor</strong>: <strong>Annual</strong> <strong>Report</strong> <strong>2006</strong>-<strong>2007</strong> | 63


AUDITOR’S REPORT<br />

STATEMENT OF REVENUE, EXPENDITURES, AND CHANGES IN FUND BALANCE<br />

GOVERNMENTAL FUNDS<br />

FOR THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, <strong>2007</strong><br />

REVENUES:<br />

GENERAL<br />

SEWER<br />

OPERATING<br />

CAPITAL<br />

PROJECTS<br />

FUND<br />

OTHER<br />

GOVERNMENTAL<br />

FUNDS<br />

TOTAL<br />

GOVERNMENTAL<br />

FUNDS<br />

Property taxes $ 68,655,784 $ $ $ $ 68,655,784<br />

Intergovernmental 15,098,435 90,550 2,774,084 17,963,069<br />

Charges for services 1,834,617 2,633,646 19,338 3,561,873 8,049,474<br />

Investment income 949,277 64,772 573 19,101 1,033,723<br />

Contributions 248,163 118,752 366,915<br />

TOTAL REVENUES 86,538,113 2,698,418 358,624 6,473,810 96,068,965<br />

EXPENDITURES:<br />

Current:<br />

General government 2,884,017 13,228 2,897,245<br />

Public safety 5,867,800 713,923 6,581,723<br />

Public works 6,645,208 2,103,498 153,641 8,902,347<br />

Human services 748,666 43,659 792,325<br />

Culture and recreation 1,235,617 789,800 2,025,417<br />

Education 57,721,839 5,002,552 62,724,391<br />

Insurance and benefits 3,968,406 3,968,406<br />

Other 39,147 39,147<br />

Debt service 3,692,423 101,325 10,074 3,803,822<br />

Capital outlay 5,879,635 5,879,635<br />

TOTAL EXPENDITURES 82,803,123 2,204,823 5,889,709 6,716,803 97,614,458<br />

EXCESS (DEFICIENCY) OF REVENUES<br />

OVER EXPENDITURES 3,734,990 493,595 (5,531,085) (242,993) (1,545,493)<br />

OTHER FINANCING SOURCES (USES):<br />

Issuance <strong>of</strong> debt 1,568,029 1,568,029<br />

Capital lease 974,897 974,897<br />

Transfers in 138,295 4,068,177 676,472 4,882,944<br />

Transfers out (3,462,014) (1,319,875) (101,055) (4,882,944)<br />

NET OTHER FINANCING SOURCES<br />

(USES) (3,323,719) (1,319,875) 6,611,103 575,417 2,542,926<br />

NET CHANGE IN FUND BALANCES 411,271 (826,280) 1,080,018 332,424 997,433<br />

FUND BALANCES - JULY 1, <strong>2006</strong> 7,398,704 (2,175,859) 4,621,243 1,157,724 11,001,812<br />

FUND BALANCES - JUNE 30, <strong>2007</strong> $ 7,809,975 $ (3,002,139) $ 5,701,261 $ 1,490,148 $ 11,999,245<br />

64 | <strong>Town</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>South</strong> <strong>Windsor</strong>: <strong>Annual</strong> <strong>Report</strong> <strong>2006</strong>-<strong>2007</strong>


AUDITOR’S REPORT<br />

SCHEDULE OF DEBT LIMITATION<br />

FOR THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, <strong>2007</strong><br />

TOTAL TAX COLLECTIONS (including interest and lien fees):<br />

For the year ended June 30, <strong>2007</strong> $ 68,731,983<br />

REIMBURSEMENT FOR REVENUE LOSS:<br />

Tax relief for elderly freeze 4,000<br />

BASE FOR DEBT LIMITATION COMPUTATION: $ 68,735,983<br />

GENERAL<br />

PURPOSE SCHOOLS SEWERS<br />

URBAN<br />

RENEWAL<br />

DEBT LIMITATION: $ 154,655,962.00 $ $ $ $<br />

2 1/4 times base 309,311,924<br />

4 1/2 times base 257,759,936<br />

3 3/4 times base 223,391,945<br />

PENSION<br />

DEFICIT<br />

3 times base 206,207,949<br />

TOTAL DEBT LIMITATION 154,655,962 309,311,924 257,759,936 223,391,945 206,207,949<br />

INDEBTEDNESS:<br />

Bonds payable 5,183,150 18,161,850<br />

Bond anticipation notes payable 9,425,000<br />

Less school building grants (3,256,370)<br />

NET INDEBTEDNESS (1) 14,608,150 14,905,480 - - -<br />

DEBT LIMITATION IN EXCESS<br />

OF OUTSTANDING<br />

AUTHORIZED DEBT $ 140,047,812 $ 294,406,444 $ 257,759,936 $ 223,391,945 $ 206,207,949<br />

(1) The total <strong>of</strong> the above net indebtedness amounts to: $ 29,513,630<br />

In no event shall total indebtedness exceed seven times the base for debt limitation computation: $ 481,151,881<br />

<strong>Town</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>South</strong> <strong>Windsor</strong>: <strong>Annual</strong> <strong>Report</strong> <strong>2006</strong>-<strong>2007</strong> | 65


SERVICES<br />

SERVICE DEPARTMENT PHONE -644-2511<br />

A<br />

Abandoned Cars (on the street) Police 644-2551<br />

Absentee Ballots <strong>Town</strong> Clerk Ext. 225,226,227<br />

Accident Claims (on <strong>Town</strong> roads) <strong>Town</strong> Clerk Ext. 225,226,227<br />

Accounts Payable Finance Ext. 264<br />

Adult Community Restitution (18+) Human Services 648-6361<br />

Alarm System Information Police 648-6202<br />

AMBULANCE (EMERGENCY) 911<br />

AMBULANCE (ROUTINE) 644-2551<br />

Animal Control Officer Police 648-6239, 644-2551<br />

Apartment Inspection Fire Marshal Ext. 217<br />

B<br />

Bazaar Permit Police 648-6202<br />

Bid Packages <strong>Town</strong> Manager Ext. 202,203,280,208<br />

Bingo Permit Police 648-6202<br />

Birth Certificates <strong>Town</strong> Clerk Ext. 225,226,227<br />

Blasting Permit Fire Marshal Ext. 217<br />

Blight Ordinance Building Dept. Ext. 230<br />

Blind Exemptions Assessors Ext. 211,212<br />

Board <strong>of</strong> Assessment Appeals Assessors Ext. 211,212<br />

Board <strong>of</strong> Education 291-1200<br />

Boat Launching Recreation 648-6355<br />

Boat Permit Building Dept. Ext. 230<br />

C<br />

Cemeteries:<br />

Wapping Cemetery Assoc.<br />

Center Cemetery, Main Street<br />

Tom Sullivan, Sexton<br />

Talcott Clapp<br />

644-2528<br />

289-9026<br />

Chamber <strong>of</strong> Commerce 644-9442<br />

Community Center Room Reservations Recreation 648-6355<br />

Community Service (Probation) Human Services 648-6361<br />

CT Transit Company Public Transport 525-9181<br />

Conservation Commission Wetlands Officer Ext. 229<br />

Conservatorship Probate Court Ext. 270,271<br />

CRIME HOT LINE Anonymous 648-6226<br />

Criminal Police <strong>Report</strong> Police 648-6223<br />

Crisis Counseling (Adult/Family/Youth/Seniors) Human Services 648-6361<br />

D<br />

Day Care/Nursery School Inspections Health Dept. Ext. 248<br />

Death Certificates <strong>Town</strong> Clerk Ext. 225,226,227<br />

Deed Information <strong>Town</strong> Clerk Ext. 225,226,227<br />

Demographic Information Planning/Zoning Ext. 253<br />

Demolition Permits Building Dept. Ext. 230<br />

Development Bonds Planning/Zoning Ext. 253<br />

Disabled Transportation Human Services 648-6361<br />

Drain Layer Permits Engineering Ext. 244<br />

E<br />

Economic Development Consultant Craig Stevenson 306-8325<br />

Elderly Property Relief (homeowners) Human Services 648-6361<br />

Elderly Rent Subsidy Human Services 648-6361<br />

Elections Registrar <strong>of</strong> Voters Ext. 275,276<br />

Emergency Food Human Services 648-6361<br />

Emergency Fuel (Home Heating) Human Services 648-6361<br />

Emergency Housing Information Human Services 648-6361<br />

Emergency Food/Fuel/Housing (After Hrs) Police 644-2551<br />

Employment Application <strong>Town</strong> Manager’s Office Ext. 202,203,208,280<br />

Energy Assistance (State & Local) Human Services 648-6361<br />

Environmental Issues Health Dept. Ext. 248<br />

Explosives Permit Fire Marshal Ext. 217<br />

SERVICE DEPARTMENT PHONE -0644-2511<br />

F<br />

Fence Permit Building Dept. Ext. 230<br />

FIRE (EMERGENCY) 911<br />

Fire Investigation/<strong>Report</strong>s Fire Marshal Ext. 217<br />

Fire Safety/Education Fire Marshal Ext. 217<br />

Firearm Permit Police 648-6202<br />

Fireworks Permit Fire Marshal Ext. 217<br />

F.I.S.H. (Friends In Service Here) Transportation Volunteers 647-3609<br />

Fishing License <strong>Town</strong> Clerk Ext. 225,226,227<br />

Flood Insurance Maps Engineering Ext. 244<br />

Foundation Permit Building Dept. Ext. 230<br />

G<br />

Garbage Collection Public Works Ext. 243,249<br />

Garbage Questions/Complaints Public Works Ext. 243,249<br />

Grand List Information Assessor Ext. 210,211,212,214<br />

Greater Hartford Tourism District 520-4480<br />

Ground Water Contamination Health Dept. Ext. 248<br />

H<br />

Hazardous Waste Collection Public Works Ext. 243,249<br />

Health Department (So. <strong>Windsor</strong>) Ext. 248<br />

Historic District Map <strong>Town</strong> Clerk Ext. 225,226,227<br />

Historic District Minutes <strong>Town</strong> Clerk Ext. 225,226,227<br />

House Liens <strong>Town</strong> Clerk Ext. 225,226,227<br />

Housing Authority 644-3144, 644-3082<br />

Hunting License <strong>Town</strong> Clerk Ext. 225,226,227<br />

I<br />

Identification Cards (Senior) Human Services 648-6361<br />

Information <strong>Town</strong> Hall Receptionist Ext. 203<br />

Inland Wetlands Minutes <strong>Town</strong> Clerk Ext. 225,226,227<br />

Insect Complaints Health Dept. Ext. 248<br />

J<br />

Junk Cars (on private property) Zoning Enforcement Ext. 251<br />

Juvenile Work Restitution Youth Services 648-6361<br />

Juvenile Review Board Youth Services 648-6361<br />

L<br />

Land Records <strong>Town</strong> Clerk Ext. 225,226,227<br />

Land Use Information Planning/Zoning Ext. 253<br />

Leaf Collection Information <strong>Town</strong> Garage 648-6366<br />

Library Main Library 644-1541<br />

Library Wood Memorial 289-1783<br />

M<br />

Marriage License <strong>Town</strong> Clerk Ext. 225,226,227<br />

Mayor <strong>Town</strong> Council Office Ext. 206<br />

Meals-On-Wheels (Daily & Weekends) Human Services 648-6361<br />

Medical Assistance Information Human Services 648-6361<br />

Medicare Claim Appeal Medicare Advocacy 1-800-262-4414<br />

Metal Pick-Up/Recycling Public Works Ext. 243,249<br />

Motor Vehicle Release Form Tax Collector Ext. 220,221<br />

Municipal Agent Human Services 648-6361<br />

N<br />

Noise Complaint Police 644-2551<br />

Notary Public <strong>Town</strong> Clerk Ext. 225,226,227<br />

Notary Public Human Services 648-6361<br />

Notary Public Human Resources Ext. 201<br />

Nuisance Complaints Health Dept. Ext. 248<br />

66 | <strong>Town</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>South</strong> <strong>Windsor</strong>: <strong>Annual</strong> <strong>Report</strong> <strong>2006</strong>-<strong>2007</strong>


SERVICES<br />

SERVICE DEPARTMENT PHONE -0644-2511<br />

O<br />

Odor Complaints Health Dept. Ext. 248<br />

P<br />

Parade Permit Police 648-6202<br />

Parking Ticket Information Police 644-2551<br />

Parks Information Parks & Grounds 648-6366<br />

Passport <strong>Town</strong> Clerk Ext. 225,226,227<br />

Personnel Human Resources Ext. 201<br />

Plan <strong>of</strong> Development Planning/Zoning Ext. 253<br />

Planning & Zoning Minutes <strong>Town</strong> Clerk Ext. 225,226,227<br />

Police <strong>Report</strong> (Criminal) Police 648-6223<br />

Police <strong>Report</strong> (Motor Vehicle) Police 648-6222<br />

Pool Info (Veteran’s Memorial Pool) Seasonal 648-6355 or 289-1333<br />

Pool Pass (Veteran’s Memorial Pool) Recreation 648-6355<br />

Pool Permit (for installation) Building Dept. Ext. 230<br />

Pothole Complaints Street Services 648-6366<br />

Probate Court Ext. 270,271<br />

Probation (Community Service) Human Services 648-6361<br />

Property Assessment Assessors Ext. 210,211,212,214<br />

Property Tax Bills Tax Collector Ext. 220,221<br />

Public Transportation CT Transit 252-9181<br />

Public Works Department<br />

Administration<br />

Building Maintenance<br />

Engineering<br />

Street Services<br />

Parks<br />

Motor Equipment<br />

Waste Water Treatment Plant<br />

After Hours Emergency<br />

Ext. 249<br />

Ext. 246<br />

Ext. 244<br />

648-6366<br />

648-6366<br />

648-6366<br />

289-0185<br />

644-2551<br />

Purchasing <strong>Town</strong> Manager Ext. 200<br />

R<br />

Raffle Permit Police 648-6202<br />

Recreation HOTLINE Recreation 648-6349<br />

Recycling Information Public Works Ext. 243,249<br />

Register to Vote Registrar <strong>of</strong> Voters Ext. 275,276<br />

Rental Assistance Human Services 648-6361<br />

Restaurant/Cafeteria<br />

Health Dept. Ext. 248<br />

Inspections/Complaints<br />

River Use Permits Police 648-6202<br />

Roadkill <strong>Town</strong> Garage 648-6366<br />

Roadside Brush <strong>Town</strong> Garage 648-6366<br />

Rodent Complaints Health Dept. Ext. 248<br />

Rotary Pavilion Reservations Recreation 648-6355<br />

S<br />

Schools:<br />

<strong>South</strong> <strong>Windsor</strong> High School<br />

Timothy Edwards Middle School<br />

Eli Terry Elementary School<br />

Orchard Hill Elementary School<br />

Philip R. Smith Elementary School<br />

Pleasant Valley Elementary School<br />

Wapping Elementary School<br />

161 Nevers Road<br />

100 Arnold Way<br />

569 Griffin Road<br />

350 Foster Street<br />

949 Avery Street<br />

591 Ellington Road<br />

91 Ayers Road<br />

648-5000<br />

648-5030<br />

648-5020<br />

648-5015<br />

648-5025<br />

291-1280<br />

648-5010<br />

School Bus Company Laidlaw Transit 528-2234<br />

Senior Citizens Center 150 Nevers Road 648-6361<br />

Senior Handyman Program Human Services 648-6361<br />

Senior Health Screening Human Services 648-6361<br />

Senior Home Delivered Meals Human Services 648-6361<br />

Senior Legal Clinic Human Services 648-6361<br />

SERVICE DEPARTMENT PHONE -0644-2511<br />

S (Continued)<br />

Senior Transportation Human Services 648-6361<br />

Senior Outreach Human Services 648-6361<br />

Senior Social Activities Human Services 648-6361<br />

Senior Social Activities Human Services 648-6361<br />

Senior Support Groups Human Services 648-6361<br />

Senor Tax Assistance Human Services 648-6361<br />

Septic System Permit Health Dept. Ext. 248<br />

Sewage Complaints Supt. <strong>of</strong> Pol. Control Ext. 247<br />

Sewer Treatment Plant 1 Vibert Road 289-0185<br />

Sewer Assessment Tax Collector Ext. 220,221<br />

Sewer Emergency (Day) Treatment Plant 289-0185<br />

Sewer Emergency (Night/Weekend) Police 644-2551<br />

Sewer Inspection/Testing Engineering Ext. 244<br />

Sewer Permits Engineering Ext. 244<br />

Sewer Use Charge Tax Collector Ext. 220,221,222<br />

Sewer Liens Tax Collector Ext. 220,221,222<br />

Sheds (residential or commercial) Zoning/Bldg. Ext. 253. 230<br />

Sidewalk Assessment Tax Collector Ext. 220,221,222<br />

Sidewalk Repairs (<strong>Town</strong> property) Parks & Grounds 648-6366<br />

Sidewalk Repairs (residential) Engineering Ext. 244<br />

Site Plan Application Planning/Zoning Ext. 253<br />

Snow Removal <strong>Town</strong> Garage 648-6366<br />

Social Security Disability Programs Social Service Admin. 1-800-772-1213<br />

Social Security Disability Exemptions Assessor Ext. 210,211,212,214<br />

Social Services Human Services 648-6361<br />

Solicitor Permits Police 648-6202<br />

Special Permit Application Planning/Zoning Ext. 253<br />

Storm Drain Locations Engineering Ext. 244<br />

Street Excavation Permits Engineering Ext. 244<br />

Street Light Out Police 644-2551<br />

Street Maps, <strong>Town</strong> Engineering Ext. 244<br />

Street Sign <strong>Town</strong> Garage 648-6366<br />

Street Sweeping <strong>Town</strong> Garage 648-6366<br />

Student Work Permits High School 648-5003<br />

Subdivision Application Planning/Zoning Ext. 253<br />

Subdivision Regulations Planning/Zoning Ext. 253<br />

Subsidized Housing Housing Authority 644-3144 or 644-3082<br />

SWAN (So. <strong>Windsor</strong> Aid to Neighbors) Human Services 648-6361<br />

T<br />

Tax Information Tax Collector Ext. 220,221,222<br />

<strong>Town</strong> Attorney Office Ext. 278<br />

<strong>Town</strong> Council Office Ext. 206<br />

<strong>Town</strong> Manager Ext. 200<br />

Trade Name Certificates <strong>Town</strong> Clerk Ext. 225,226,227<br />

Traffic Signs <strong>Town</strong> Garage 648-6366<br />

Traffic Survey Police 648-6211<br />

Trash/Rubbish/Garbage Complaints Public Works Ext. 243,249<br />

Tree Removal, Trimming Tree Warden 648-6366<br />

V<br />

Variance Application Planning/Zoning Ext. 253<br />

Vendor Permit Police 648-6202<br />

Vendor Inspections Health Dept. Ext. 248<br />

Veterans Memorial Park Seasonal 289-1333<br />

Veterans Exemption Assessor Ext. 210,211,212,214<br />

Voter Information Registrar <strong>of</strong> Voters Ext. 275,276<br />

W<br />

Water Company MDC 278-7850<br />

Water Company MDC (After Hours) 728-9127/522-1482<br />

<strong>Town</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>South</strong> <strong>Windsor</strong>: <strong>Annual</strong> <strong>Report</strong> <strong>2006</strong>-<strong>2007</strong> | 67


SERVICES<br />

SERVICE DEPARTMENT PHONE -0644-2511<br />

W (Continued)<br />

Water Company CT Water Co. 1-800-286-5700<br />

Water Company Avery Heights Water District 644-1673<br />

Water Pollution Control Authority (WPCA) Supt. <strong>of</strong> Pol. Control Ext. 247<br />

Welfare Information Human Services 648-6361<br />

Well Complaints Health Dept. Ext. 248<br />

Wetland Applications Planning/Zoning Ext. 253<br />

Working Papers High School 648-5003<br />

Y<br />

Youth Services Human Services 648-6361<br />

Z<br />

Zone Change Application Planning/Zoning Ext. 253<br />

Zoning Board <strong>of</strong> Appeals Minutes <strong>Town</strong> Clerk Ext. 225,226,227<br />

Zoning Complaints Planning/Zoning Ext. 253<br />

Zoning Maps Planning/Zoning Ext. 253<br />

Zoning Permits Planning/Zoning Ext. 253<br />

Zoning Regulations Planning/Zoning Ext. 253<br />

OTHER IMPORTANT NUMBERS:<br />

American Red Cross 678-2700<br />

Better Business Bureau 247-8700<br />

Chamber <strong>of</strong> Commerce 644-9442<br />

Connecticut Natural Gas 727-3000<br />

Connecticut Humane Society 666-3337<br />

Consumer Protection 566-2294<br />

Day Care Providers (Info Line) 211<br />

Dept. <strong>of</strong> Environmental Protection 674-1588<br />

Fire Emergency 911<br />

F.I.S.H. (Friends In Service Here (Volunteer Trans.)) 647-3609<br />

Info Line 211<br />

Medicare Claim Appeal (Medicare Advocacy) 1-800-262-4414<br />

Poison Control<br />

911 or<br />

1-800-343-2722<br />

Police (Emergency) 911<br />

Police (Routine) 644-2551<br />

Post Office, 850 Clark Street 644-2451<br />

Post Office, (Bisell Station) 831 Main Street 528-0832<br />

Post Office, (E. <strong>Windsor</strong> Hill) 1865 Main Street 289-0044<br />

Public Transportation (CT Transit) 525-9181<br />

Small Claims Court 647-9789<br />

Social Security Disability Program 1-800-772-1213<br />

State <strong>of</strong> Connecticut Information 566-2211<br />

Visiting Nurse & Community Care (Rockville/Vernon) 872-9163<br />

Unemployment Office, 410 Center St., Manchester 649-3534<br />

68 | <strong>Town</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>South</strong> <strong>Windsor</strong>: <strong>Annual</strong> <strong>Report</strong> <strong>2006</strong>-<strong>2007</strong>


ORGANIZATIONAL CHART <strong>2007</strong><br />

<strong>Town</strong> Council<br />

Clerk <strong>of</strong> the<br />

Council<br />

<strong>Town</strong><br />

Attorney<br />

<strong>Town</strong><br />

Manager<br />

<strong>Town</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>South</strong> <strong>Windsor</strong>: <strong>Annual</strong> <strong>Report</strong> <strong>2006</strong>-<strong>2007</strong> | 69<br />

Community<br />

Human<br />

Finance<br />

Human<br />

Development<br />

Services<br />

Department<br />

Resources<br />

Department<br />

Department<br />

Director <strong>of</strong><br />

Director <strong>of</strong><br />

Director <strong>of</strong><br />

Human<br />

Human<br />

Finance<br />

Services<br />

Resources<br />

Chief<br />

Director <strong>of</strong><br />

Collector <strong>of</strong><br />

Building<br />

Assessor<br />

Planning<br />

Revenue<br />

Official<br />

Information<br />

Technology<br />

Department<br />

Director <strong>of</strong><br />

Information<br />

Technology<br />

Recreation<br />

Department<br />

Director <strong>of</strong><br />

Recreation<br />

Environment<br />

al Health<br />

Sanitarian<br />

Fire Marshal<br />

Office<br />

Fire Marshal<br />

Police<br />

Department<br />

Chief <strong>of</strong><br />

Police<br />

Public Works<br />

Department<br />

Director <strong>of</strong><br />

Public Works


HOURS OF OPERATION<br />

TOWN HALL - 1540 Sullivan Avenue<br />

Mon-Fri 8 am to 4:30 pm<br />

COMMUNITY CENTER - 150 Nevers Road<br />

Recreation<br />

Mon-Fri 8 am to 4:30 pm<br />

Human Services<br />

Mon & Fri 8 am to 4:30 pm<br />

Tues, Wed, Thurs 8 am to 8 pm<br />

Teen Center<br />

Mon-Thurs 2 pm to 5 pm<br />

Thurs 7 pm to 10 pm<br />

Fri 7 pm to 11 pm<br />

FIRE DEPARTMENT HEADQUARTERS -<br />

1175 Ellington Road<br />

Mon-Fri 8 am to 4:30 pm<br />

Fire Station #2 - 2379 Ellington Road<br />

Fire Station #3 - 124 Sullivan Avenue<br />

POLICE DEPARTMENT - 151 Sand Hill Road<br />

Administration - Mon - Fri 8 am to 4:30 pm<br />

Patrol - daily 24 hours/day<br />

PUBLIC LIBRARY - 1550 Sullivan Avenue<br />

Mon-Thurs 9 am to 9 pm<br />

Fri, Sat 9 am to 4:30 pm<br />

(Mid June through Labor Day-Sat 9 am to 1 pm)<br />

Sun 1 pm to 4:30 pm (Sept to Mid May)<br />

HOUSING AUTHORITY<br />

Wapping Mews - 50 Elm Street<br />

Mon-Fri 9 am to 11 am<br />

Flax Hill - 30 Foster Street<br />

Mon-Fri 11:15 am to 12:30 pm<br />

PROBATE COURT - 1540 Sullivan Avenue<br />

Mon-Fri 8 am to 3 pm<br />

BOARD OF EDUCATION - 1737 Main Street<br />

Mon-Fri 8 am to 4 pm<br />

(Summer & Days <strong>of</strong> No School -<br />

8 am to 3:30 pm)<br />

Eli Terry Elementary School<br />

569 Griffin Road<br />

Orchard Hill Elementary School<br />

350 Foster Street<br />

Philip R. Smith Elementary School<br />

949 Avery Street<br />

Pleasant Valley Elementary School<br />

591 Ellington Road<br />

Wapping School<br />

91 Ayers Road<br />

Timothy Edwards Middle School<br />

100 Arnold Way<br />

<strong>South</strong> <strong>Windsor</strong> High School<br />

161 Nevers Road<br />

70 | <strong>Town</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>South</strong> <strong>Windsor</strong>: <strong>Annual</strong> <strong>Report</strong> <strong>2006</strong>-<strong>2007</strong>


MEETING SCHEDULES<br />

Boards and Commissions Meeting Schedule *<br />

Agricultural Land Preservation 3rd Tue <strong>of</strong> every other month <strong>Town</strong> Hall 7:30 pm<br />

Alliance for Families Contact <strong>Town</strong> Clerk’s Office Community Center 6:00 pm<br />

Board <strong>of</strong> Education 2nd & 4th Tue Middle School 7:00 pm<br />

Economic Development Commission 4th Wed <strong>Town</strong> Hall 7:30 pm<br />

Historic District Commission 1st Tue <strong>Town</strong> Hall 7:30 pm<br />

Housing Authority 3rd Thurs 50 Elm Street 7:30 pm<br />

Human Relations 2nd Wed <strong>Town</strong> Hall 6:30 pm<br />

Inland Wetlands 1st & 3rd Wed <strong>Town</strong> Hall 7:00 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 2nd Wed Public Library 6:30 pm<br />

<strong>Town</strong> Council 1st & 3rd Mon <strong>Town</strong> Hall<br />

Work Session<br />

Regular Meeting<br />

7:00 pm<br />

8:00 pm<br />

Water Pollution Control 1st Tue <strong>Town</strong> Hall 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 ext. 225 to confirm dates, times and<br />

locations, as some schedules may change.<br />

* Most Boards/Commissions do not meet in the month <strong>of</strong> August<br />

<strong>Town</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>South</strong> <strong>Windsor</strong>: <strong>Annual</strong> <strong>Report</strong> <strong>2006</strong>-<strong>2007</strong> | 71


<strong>Town</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>South</strong> <strong>Windsor</strong><br />

1540 Sullivan Avenue<br />

<strong>South</strong> <strong>Windsor</strong>, Connecticut 06074<br />

Visit the <strong>Town</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>South</strong> <strong>Windsor</strong>’s website<br />

(www.southwindsor.org) and subscribe to News &<br />

Announcements which will allow you to receive<br />

information regarding upcoming events and meetings<br />

through your email.<br />

Contributors: <strong>Town</strong> Departments, Boards & Commissions<br />

Editor: Judy Hall, Director <strong>of</strong> Human Resources<br />

Designer: Vanessa Perry<br />

Printer: The Pyne-Davidson Company

Hooray! Your file is uploaded and ready to be published.

Saved successfully!

Ooh no, something went wrong!