The Windsor Town Council held its regular meeting at 7:30 PM on July 6, 2026, in Council Chambers at Windsor Town Hall. All nine councilors were present. The agenda included a proclamation, two rounds of public comment, reports from the Board of Education and Town Manager, several routine approvals, extended debate on Automated License Plate Readers (ALPR), and the FY 2027 mill rate. The motion to reactivate the ALPR cameras and renew the Flock Safety contract failed on a 4–5 vote.
Good evening. And welcome to the July 6th, 2026 Council meeting. And this evening, all of our counselors are here, so that will stand for our roll call. Our next two items are on our agenda are the prayer and a reflection and the pledge of allegiance, and that will be led by Deputy Mayor Cleese. I'd like to offer a reflection. As we gather, just after celebrating our Independence Day, we are reminded that the strength of our nation has always begun begun in our communities. The freedoms we enjoy are sustained not only by those who came before us, but also by the everyday work of citizens willing to serve, participate, engage, and care for one another. Local government is where those ideals are lived out. Here we may not always agree, but we share a common responsibility to listen respectfully, consider thoughtfully, and make decisions that serve the long-term well-being of our community. This evening, may we approach our work with humility, integrity, and a genuine commitment to the people who have entrusted us with this responsibility. This evening we have a proclamation proclaiming July tenth, 2026 as Oliver Ellsworth Legacy Day. Whereas the town of Windsor proudly joins the nation in commemorating America's 250th anniversary and recognizing the people, places, and events that shaped the founding of the United States. Excuse me, a living connection to Windsor's role in the founding era. And whereas Windsor 250, the Ellsworth Homestead, the Daughters of the American Revolution, and the Windsor Historical Society continue to educate residents and visitors about the people and ideals that formed our nation. And at this time, I would invite Betsy Ridgway and Janet Ellsworth and any other members of the Daughters of the American Revolution to please step forward so we can present this proclamation to you. Thank you very much. This is an honor. Thank you. Would you like to say anything? Say folks. Excuse me, Smith. Would you like to see my questions in the teacher? I would just like to thank the town of Windsor. You want to stand right here so we can hear you, especially those online. Yes. Thank you very much. Thank you very much. I'd like to thank the town of Windsor and the Windsor Historical Society, particularly Patrick McMahon, who's done a lot of effort to organize our event on July 10th with the author, Michael Tulsa, constitutional scholar. So we're very excited and we want to thank everyone for their support. Okay. Thank you. Thank you. We do have some chance. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you for all your following. Thank you so much. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you for your work. Thank you so much. Thank you so much. Congratulations for your work. Thank you, Sandra. Thank you. Thank you so much. Thank you. Thank you very much. Item number five on our agenda this evening is public communications and petitions. If anyone from the public would like to address the council, you will be given three minutes to speak.