Branford public meetings in 2021

Board of Education

The Branford Board of Education has issued a notice for an expulsion hearing. Attorney Anthony Bonadies will serve as the hearing officer.

• Expulsion hearing notice

RTM Rules and Ordinances Committee

The regular meeting of the Branford RTM Rules & Ordinances Committee scheduled for December 21, 2021, was cancelled.

Board of Fire Commissioners

The regular meeting for the Branford Board of Fire Commissioners scheduled for December 16, 2021, has been canceled. The provided agenda contains only this cancellation notice.

Board of Selectmen

The Board will review minutes from November 17, 2021, and discuss tax appeals in executive session. The agenda also includes requests for Town Green use by local groups and committee appointments.

• $33,000 contract award to W.I. Clark for John Deere 544J Loader repairs
• Town Green use requests for a cornhole tournament and book sale
• Town Green use request from Branford Arts and Cultural Alliance
• Appointment of Lori Kovi to Parker Memorial Park Commission
• Appointment of Michael Cohen to Clean Energy Ad Hoc Committee

The minutes consist solely of an email from Wayne Cooke to the Board of Selectmen, forwarding a historical essay about Branford for potential reading during the holiday season. No formal meeting actions, votes, or decisions are recorded; the document is procedural and informational only.

Board of Education

The Board will discuss establishing budget priorities and data requests for the upcoming period. Members will also consider updates to the meeting schedule and the 2021-2022 school year calendar. A presentation on an athletic fields report from Antinozzi Associates is also scheduled.

• Establishing BOE budget priorities and data requests
• Antinozzi Associates Athletic Fields Report presentation
• Professional services agreement for a revised policy manual
• Amendments to the 2022 meeting schedule and 2021-2022 school year calendar
• Executive session discussion regarding Superintendent’s contract terms

The Branford Board of Education approved several actions, including selecting Shipman & Goodwin to provide a revised policy manual (with two members against), amending the 2022 meeting schedule, adding three early release days to the 2021-2022 school calendar, and authorizing a grant application for school lunch equipment. The board also discussed budget priorities and a retreat facilitator, but took no final action on those items.

• Approved Shipman & Goodwin as policy manual provider (Michaels and Prins against)
• Amended 2022 BOE Meeting Schedule (Option 4) unanimously
• Amended 2021-2022 school calendar to include 3 early release days (Michaels and Troidle abstained)
• Authorized Superintendent and COO to apply for National School Lunch Program Equipment Assistance Grant unanimously
• Approved adding Discussion/Action Item F to agenda unanimously
• Approved minutes of November 17, 2021 meeting unanimously
• Adjourned to executive session to discuss Superintendent's contract terms unanimously
• Returned to regular session with no action taken

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Branford Planning & Zoning Commission approved a 12-month moratorium on cannabis establishments. The commission also approved zoning amendments and site plan modifications for multi-family developments at 26 Cherry Hill Road and 5 & 13 Summit Place. Additionally, several bond releases and establishments were finalized.

• 12-month moratorium for cannabis establishments
• Multi-family development modifications at 26 Cherry Hill Road
• Incentive Housing Overlay Zone for 5 & 13 Summit Place
• Bond release for Commercial Parkway (Vox Church)
• Bond establishments for 147 Cherry Hill Road, 20 Parish Farms Road, and 141 North Main Street

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Commission will conduct public hearings for several development projects, including multi-family housing and a car wash. The agenda also includes a proposed 12-month moratorium on cannabis establishments across all zoning districts.

• 12-month moratorium on cannabis establishments in all zoning districts
• Multi-family residential development at 26 Cherry Hill Road
• Mixed-use marina and residential development for Goodsell Point Road
• Warehouse distribution and e-commerce applications for Commercial Parkway
• Office to kitchen and patio conversion at 5 Indian Neck Avenue and 50 Maple Street

The Branford Planning & Zoning Commission approved a 12-month moratorium on cannabis establishments, effective December 24, 2021, and approved modifications for the Cherry Hill Estates development at 26 Cherry Hill Road, including a PDD/Master Plan amendment, grading special exception, and site plan modification. The commission also approved zoning map and special exception applications for Branford Summit Apartments, a kitchen expansion at 5 Indian Neck Ave/50 Maple Street, and several administrative items. The car wash applications for 54 & 60 North Main Street were continued pending an IW approval letter.

• Approved 12-month cannabis establishment moratorium (unanimous)
• Approved PDD/Master Plan amendment for 26 Cherry Hill Road (unanimous)
• Approved grading special exception and site plan modification for 26 Cherry Hill Road (unanimous)
• Approved zoning map amendment adding IHOD overlay to 5 & 13 Summit Place (unanimous)
• Approved special exceptions for IHOD multi-family development at 5 & 13 Summit Place (unanimous)
• Approved kitchen expansion at 5 Indian Neck Ave/50 Maple Street (unanimous)
• Approved peer review request for FSI Acquisitions applications (unanimous)
• Approved bond release for Commercial Pkwy and bond establishments for 147 Cherry Hill Road, 20 Parish Farms Road, 141 North Main Street (unanimous)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission will hold public hearings regarding several applications at 26 Cherry Hill Road. These include modifications to the master plan, grading, and site plans for multi-family housing. The commission will also consider a zoning regulation amendment for a cannabis establishment moratorium.

• Zoning regulation amendment for a 12-month cannabis establishment moratorium
• Site plan modification for multi-family housing at 26 Cherry Hill Road
• Master plan amendment modification at 26 Cherry Hill Road
• Special exception modification for grading at 26 Cherry Hill Road

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Commission approved a 12-month moratorium on cannabis establishments and zoning changes for multi-family developments at 26 Cherry Hill Road and 5 & 13 Summit Place. The meeting also included the approval of several bond releases and establishments. New officers were elected to lead the commission.

• Approved a 12-month moratorium for cannabis establishments
• Approved multi-family residential development modifications at 26 Cherry Hill Road
• Added an Incentive Housing Overlay Zone to 5 & 13 Summit Place
• Approved office to kitchen conversion at 5 Indian Neck Avenue and 50 Maple Street
• Elected Charles Andres as Chairperson and Marci Palluzzi as Secretary

Board of Police Commissioners

The Branford Board of Police Commissioners is holding a special meeting to interview a candidate for a patrol officer position. The board will also consider extending a conditional offer of employment to fill the vacancy.

• Candidate interview for a patrol officer position
• Consideration of a conditional employment offer for a vacant patrol officer position

The Board of Police Commissioners held a special meeting to interview a candidate for an open patrol officer position. After the interview in executive session, the board unanimously voted to extend a conditional offer of employment to Audra Clyburn, effective January 4, 2022. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Extended conditional offer of employment to Audra Clyburn (unanimous)

RTM

The regular meeting of the Representative Town Meeting scheduled for Wednesday, December 8, 2021, has been cancelled.

RTM Education Committee

The Education Committee will meet to approve the 2022 meeting schedule, which includes specific dates for budget presentations and votes. The committee will also discuss programming, strategic planning, and budget updates for Blackstone Library.

• Approval of the 2022 meeting schedule
• Blackstone Library programming and strategic plan discussion
• Blackstone Library budget update
• Planned celebration for Blackstone Library's 125th anniversary

RTM Public Services Committee

The regular meeting of the Branford RTM Public Services Committee scheduled for December 2, 2021, has been cancelled. No other items were listed on the agenda.

Board of Selectmen

The Branford Board of Selectmen meeting scheduled for Wednesday, December 1, 2021, at 6:00 p.m. is canceled.

RTM Ways and Means Committee

The regular meeting of the Branford RTM Ways & Means Committee scheduled for December 1, 2021, has been cancelled. No other agenda items were listed.

RTM

The Representative Town Meeting will meet to consider two labor contracts. The agenda includes proposals for an agreement with Teamsters Local 443 and a contract between the BOE and the Branford Administrators Organization.

• Agreement between Town of Branford and Teamsters Local 443 through June 30, 2023
• Contract between BOE and Branford Administrators Organization from July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2025

The Branford RTM approved two collective bargaining agreements at a special meeting. The Teamsters Local 443 Public Works/Highway contract was approved 24-1, and the BOE-BAO administrators contract was approved 18-7. The December RTM meeting was canceled.

• Approved Teamsters Local 443 Public Works/Highway contract through June 30, 2023 (24-1)
• Approved BOE-BAO administrators contract July 1, 2022-June 30, 2025 (18-7)
• Canceled December RTM meeting

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Affordable Housing Plan Steering Committee will discuss potential housing strategies for Branford. The meeting includes an overview of background data on local housing and an update on the public survey.

• Discussion of possible housing strategies
• Overview of background data on housing in Branford
• Update on public survey

RTM Education Committee

The Education Committee will hold a special meeting to hear details regarding the Branford Administrators Organization (BAO) contract. The committee will also receive an update on the amount and usage of federal stimulus dollars.

• Details of the BAO contract
• Update on federal stimulus dollar amounts and usage

The Education Committee unanimously voted 7-0 to approve and recommend the Branford Administrators Organization (BAO) contract to the full Representative Town Meeting. The contract runs from July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2025, with a 2.25% wage increase each year and total annual costs of $2.4 million in 2022-2023, $2.46 million in 2023-2024, and approximately $2.5 million in 2024-2025. The committee also received a detailed update on federal stimulus dollar usage, including ESSER I, II, and III funds.

• Approved BAO contract unanimously (7-0) and recommended it to the full RTM
• Heard details of BAO contract, including 2.25% annual wage increases and health premium cost share rising from 19% to 20.5%
• Noted contract settled in mediation without a mediator, under state average by approximately 1%
• Received update on federal stimulus dollars, including $3.4 million total across ESSER I, II, and III
• Discussed usage of stimulus funds for summer school, Chromebooks, masks, desk dividers, and social/emotional well-being

Board of Finance

The Board of Finance will review performance reports for the Police Pension Plan, Volunteer Fire Incentive Plan, and OPEB Trust. Members will also consider a recommendation to appoint CliftonLarsonAllen LLP as the annual auditor at a $67,085 fee.

• Appointment of CliftonLarsonAllen LLP for annual audit at a $67,085 fee
• Police Pension Plan performance presentation
• Volunteer Fire Incentive Plan performance presentation
• OPEB Trust performance presentation
• Adoption of the 2022 meeting schedule

Board of Fire Commissioners

The Board will consider a request to transfer $80,000 from regular wages and salaries to overtime. The meeting also includes discussions regarding potential pay increases for part-time EMS personnel and the future status of Short Beach Hose Hook and Ladder - Volunteer Company 4.

• $80,000 transfer from Regular Wages & Salaries to Overtime
• Potential market rate increase and bonus pay for part-time EMS personnel
• Future status of Short Beach Hose Hook and Ladder - Volunteer Company 4
• Four full-time Firefighter Paramedic vacancies

The Board of Fire Commissioners approved an $80,000 budget transfer to cover overtime costs due to four full-time vacancies, approved a tuition reimbursement incentive for new full-time Certified Paramedics, and voted to put Volunteer Co. 4 on notice due to staffing crisis. The board also extended a conditional job offer to a lateral Firefighter Paramedic. No votes were taken during executive session.

• Approved $80,000 transfer from wages to overtime (unanimous)
• Approved tuition reimbursement for new full-time Certified Paramedics attending Fire Academy (unanimous)
• Approved sending notice letter to Volunteer Co. 4 (unanimous)
• Extended conditional offer to Eleftherios Gionis for Firefighter Paramedic (unanimous)

RTM Public Services Committee

The Public Services Committee will review an agreement between the Town of Branford and Teamsters Local 443 regarding Public Works and Highway employees. The committee may recommend this agreement, which runs through June 30, 2023, to the full RTM. The committee will also distribute the 2022 meeting schedule.

• Review of Teamsters Local 443 agreement for Public Works/Highway employees
• Distribution of the 2022 meeting schedule

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Branford Planning & Zoning Commission approved a special exception for an indoor gym at 1025-1091 West Main Street. The commission also approved a grading modification for a single-family home and the 2022 meeting schedule.

• Indoor recreation center (gym) at 1025-1091 West Main Street approved with conditions
• Grading modification for new single-family home at 8 High Plain Road approved with conditions
• 2022 Planning & Zoning meeting schedule approved

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Commission will hold public hearings for a car wash on North Main Street and multi-family housing at Summit Place. Members will also discuss a proposed 12-month moratorium on cannabis establishments. Several new site plan applications and zoning amendments are also scheduled for review.

• Special Exception for a car wash at 54 & 60 North Main Street
• Zoning Map Amendment for multi-family housing at 5 & 13 Summit Place
• Proposed 12-month moratorium on cannabis establishments
• Mixed-use marina and residential development at Goodsell Point Rd
• Special Exception for warehouse and e-commerce centers at Commercial Pkwy

The Commission approved a special exception for an indoor recreation (F45 gym) at 1025-91 West Main Street, subject to a condition confirming no exterior lighting changes. The public hearing for the proposed car wash at 54 & 60 North Main Street was left open to the December 9 meeting. The Commission also closed the public hearing for the Summit Place IHOD multi-family development and waived a public hearing for a grading modification at 8 High Plain Road.

• Approved special exception for F45 gym at 1025-91 West Main Street (Application #21-10.8) with a condition on exterior lighting.
• Left public hearing open for car wash special exceptions at 54 & 60 North Main Street (Applications #21-7.4, #21-9.1) to December 9.
• Closed public hearing for Summit Place IHOD zoning map amendment and special exceptions (Applications #21-9.2, #21-9.3, #21-9.5).
• Waived public hearing and modified condition #2 for grading modification at 8 High Plain Road (Application #21-11.6).
• Tabled site plan modification for 5 Indian Neck Ave & 50 Maple Street (Application #21-11.7) to December 9.
• Tabled bond release for Commercial Pkwy (Vox Church) to December 9.
• Adopted 2022 meeting schedule with an asterisk after December 8.
• Approved minutes of 11/4/2021 as written.

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission will hold public hearings to consider two applications. These include an indoor recreation use at 1025-1091 West Main Street and an 11 lot resubdivision at 175 Cherry Hill Road.

• Special Exception for an indoor gym at 1025-1091 West Main Street
• 11 Lot Resubdivision at 175 Cherry Hill Road

Board of Selectmen

The Board will consider an application for an affordable housing planning grant and various requests for the use of the Town Green. They will also review parking regulations for the Stony Creek Firehouse Parking Lot and museum alcohol service requests. Additionally, the meeting includes numerous appointments to town commissions.

• Authorization of Affordable Housing Plan Planning Grant application
• Stony Creek Museum request to serve alcohol at specific events
• Proposed parking regulations for Stony Creek Firehouse Parking Lot
• Temporary art installation on Tyler’s Green by BACA
• Appointments to various local commissions and boards

The Board of Selectmen unanimously approved submitting an Affordable Housing Planning Grant application, authorized the First Selectman and Town Planner to handle it, and approved the 2022 meeting schedule with meetings moved to 5:00 p.m. They also approved several event permits, including a Little Free Library for the blind, and made numerous appointments and reappointments to town boards and commissions.

• Approved Affordable Housing Planning Grant application submission (unanimous)
• Approved 2022 Board of Selectmen meeting schedule with 5:00 p.m. start (unanimous)
• Approved Stony Creek Museum wine/beer permit for events Dec 2021–Dec 2022 (unanimous)
• Approved BACA temporary art installation on Tyler's Green Dec 2021–Dec 2022 (unanimous)
• Approved Branford Lions Club Little Free Library for the blind near Board of Education offices (unanimous)
• Approved parking regulations for Stony Creek Firehouse Parking Lot (unanimous)
• Approved Chabad-Lubavitch Menorah on Town Green Nov 23–Dec 9, 2021 (unanimous)
• Approved multiple board appointments and reappointments (unanimous)

Board of Education

The meeting includes a presentation on the Antinozzi Associates Athletic Fields Report. The board will also discuss out-of-state field trips and options for the 2022 meeting schedule. An executive session is scheduled regarding terms for the Superintendent's contract.

• Antinozzi Associates Athletic Fields Report presentation
• Discussion of out-of-state field trips
• Review of 2022 BOE meeting schedule options
• Executive session regarding Superintendent's contract terms

Board of Education

The Board of Education will elect new officers and consider appointing committee members. The agenda includes a presentation on the Antinozzi Associates Athletic Fields Report and discussions regarding out-of-state field trips. An executive session is scheduled to discuss terms for the Superintendent's contract.

• Election of BOE Chair & Officers
• Antinozzi Associates Athletic Fields Report presentation
• Discussion on out-of-state field trips
• 2022 BOE meeting schedule options
• Executive session regarding Superintendent's contract terms

The Branford Board of Education elected Peter Berdon as Chair, Ellen Michaels as Vice-Chair, and Meredith Gaffney as Secretary. The board approved the 2022 meeting schedule (Option 4) and out-of-state field trips, and moved into executive session to discuss the Superintendent's contract, taking no action afterward. Committee appointments were announced for the coming year.

RTM

The Branford Representative Town Meeting is convening a special organizational meeting. The agenda includes swearing in elected officials and electing a moderator and clerk. The body will also assign committees.

• Swearing in of elected officials
• Election of a Moderator and a Clerk
• Assignment of Committees

The Branford Representative Town Meeting held a special organizational meeting on November 16, 2021. All RTM representatives were sworn in by the Town Clerk, and the body unanimously elected Dennis Flanigan as moderator and Donna Laich as clerk. Committee assignments were announced, and the meeting adjourned at 8:13 p.m. No substantive policy decisions were made.

• Swore in all RTM representatives (unanimous)
• Elected Dennis Flanigan as moderator (unanimous)
• Elected Donna Laich as RTM clerk (unanimous)
• Announced committee assignments for 2021-2023 term

RTM Rules and Ordinances Committee

The regular meeting of the RTM Rules & Ordinances Committee scheduled for November 16, 2021, was cancelled. No business was scheduled or discussed for this date.

• Meeting cancellation

RTM

The regular meeting of the Representative Town Meeting scheduled for November 10, 2021, was cancelled. No other agenda items were listed in the notice.

Board of Education

The Branford Board of Education will hold a special meeting to conduct a discussion regarding the terms of the Superintendent’s contract. This discussion is scheduled to take place during an executive session.

• Discussion regarding terms of Superintendent’s contract

The Branford Board of Education met in special session and voted unanimously to enter executive session to discuss the superintendent's contract terms. After the session, the board returned to regular session with no action taken, then adjourned. No substantive decisions were made.

• Approved motion to enter executive session for superintendent contract discussion (unanimous)
• Returned to regular session with no action taken
• Approved motion to adjourn (unanimous)

Board of Police Commissioners

The Board of Police Commissioners will review the Chief's report and discuss traffic committee requests. Discussion includes potential new signage on Parish Farm Road and Cocheco Avenue.

• Request for additional signage at 59 Parish Farm Road
• Request for Private Road/no outlet sign on Cocheco Avenue
• Follow-up on Rt 146 Bridge Improvements
• Executive session regarding officer status and candidates

Board of Police Commissioners

The Board will review CompStat and Forfeiture reports and approve the annual meeting calendar. Discussion includes requests for new traffic signage at 59 Parish Farm Road and Cocheco Avenue. The Board will also hold an executive session regarding personnel matters.

• Request for additional signage at 59 Parish Farm Road
• Request for Private Road/no outlet sign on Cocheco Avenue
• Follow-up on Rt 146 Bridge Improvements
• Review of CompStat and Forfeiture reports
• Executive session regarding officer supernumerary status

The Board of Police Commissioners approved the minutes from October 12, 2021, and the annual meeting calendar. They unanimously appointed Richard Kenney, a retired officer, as a Supernumerary Officer. No votes were taken during executive session, and no action was taken on several requests, including signage at 59 Parish Farm Road and Cocheco Avenue.

• Approved minutes from October 12, 2021 (unanimous)
• Approved annual meeting calendar (unanimous)
• Appointed Richard Kenney as Supernumerary Officer (unanimous)
• No action on signage request at 59 Parish Farm Road
• No action on private road sign on Cocheco Avenue
• Deferred removal of stanchions on Linden Ave to next meeting

RTM Public Services Committee

The regular meeting of the Branford RTM Public Services Committee scheduled for November 4, 2021, has been cancelled. This notice contains only the cancellation announcement.

• Meeting cancellation

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Branford Planning & Zoning Commission met on November 4, 2021, to vote on several applications. The commission approved grading exceptions for properties on Flax Mill Road and Brookhills Road. It also approved a subdivision modification and two bond releases.

• Grading exception for 61 Flax Mill Road approved with conditions
• Septic system grading exception for 18 Brookhills Road approved with conditions
• Subdivision modification at 14 Lanphier Cove Road approved
• Bond release for 9 Laurel Hill Road approved
• Bond release for 14 Lanphier Cove Road approved

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Commission will hold public hearings on several applications, including a cottage rebuild at 12 Sunrise Cove Camp. The agenda also includes zoning amendments and multi-family development proposals for 5 & 13 Summit Place. Additionally, a mixed-use marina and residential project is up for review.

• Zoning map amendment to add an Incentive Housing Overlay Zone at 5 & 13 Summit Place
• Multi-family development and grading applications for 5 & 13 Summit Place
• Proposed mixed-use marina and residential development at Goodsell Point Road
• Application to demolish and rebuild a cottage at 12 Sunrise Cove Camp
• Special exception for septic system grading at 18 Brookhills Road

The Planning & Zoning Commission approved two special exceptions for grading: one for a single-family home at 61 Flax Mill Road and one for a new septic system at 18 Brookhills Road, both with conditions. Several other applications were continued to the November 18 meeting, and the commission voted to add a cannabis establishment moratorium to the agenda.

• Approved special exception for grading at 61 Flax Mill Road (unanimous)
• Approved special exception for grading at 18 Brookhills Road (unanimous)
• Continued 12 Sunrise Cove Camp cottage rebuild to 11/18/21
• Continued 5 & 13 Summit Place IHOD applications to 11/18/21
• Approved subdivision modification at 14 Lanphier Cove Rd (unanimous)
• Approved bond release for 9 Laurel Hill Road (unanimous)
• Approved bond release for 14 Lanphier Cove Road (unanimous)
• Added cannabis establishment moratorium to agenda (unanimous)

Board of Selectmen

The scheduled meeting for the Branford Board of Selectmen on Wednesday, November 3, 2021, has been canceled. No other items were listed for this date.

RTM Education Committee

The Branford Board of Education has approved a new contract with the Branford Administrators Organization effective July 1, 2022. The agreement outlines salary schedules and benefit adjustments through June 30, 2025.

• Three-year contract for Branford Administrators Organization (July 2022–June 2025)
• Annual 2.25% wage increase for administrators
• $500 increase in annuity contributions per bargaining unit member
• Health insurance premium cost share increases to 20.5% by the final year

RTM Education Committee

The regular meeting of the Branford RTM Education Committee scheduled for November 1, 2021, has been cancelled. The provided text consists only of this cancellation notice.

• Regular meeting cancellation

Board of Education

The Branford Board of Education is meeting to discuss the terms of the Superintendent’s contract. The board may also take action regarding these contract terms.

• Discussion and possible action regarding terms of Superintendent's contract

The Branford Board of Education held a special meeting on October 29, 2021, at Walsh Intermediate School. The board unanimously approved a motion to enter executive session to discuss the Superintendent's Contract terms, and returned to regular session with no action taken. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously.

• Approved motion to enter executive session to discuss Superintendent's Contract (unanimous)
• Returned to regular session with no action taken
• Approved motion to adjourn (unanimous)

Board of Fire Commissioners

The regular Board of Fire Commissioners meeting scheduled for October 28, 2021, has been canceled. No other business was listed on the agenda.

Board of Education

The Board of Education will discuss an administrator's contract and PTA funding. The meeting also includes a follow-up discussion on a DATA presentation. An executive session is scheduled to discuss terms for the Superintendent’s contract.

• Administrator’s Contract
• PTA Funding
• DATA Presentation Follow-up Discussion
• Superintendent’s contract terms discussion
• Introduction of new certified staff members

The Branford Board of Education unanimously approved the Branford Administrators Organization (BAO) contract. The board also discussed board planning, PTA funding, and data presentation follow-up, but no other formal decisions were made. The meeting adjourned to executive session to discuss the superintendent's contract, with no action taken upon return.

• Approved Branford Administrators Organization (BAO) contract (unanimous)
• Adjourned to executive session to discuss superintendent's contract (unanimous)
• Returned to regular session with no action taken

Board of Fire Commissioners

The Board of Fire Commissioners will consider the appointment of an Assistant Drill Master-EMS and the disposal of a 1993 Sutphen Fire Pumper. The agenda also includes reviews of the 2022 meeting schedule and the annual report for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2021.

• Appointment of Garrett Lizee as Assistant Drill Master-EMS
• Disposal of a 1993 Sutphen Fire Pumper with a $10,000 reserve
• Approval of the 2022 meeting schedule
• Approval of the Annual Report for fiscal year ending June 30, 2021

The Board of Fire Commissioners unanimously approved four items: appointing Firefighter Paramedic Garrett Lizee as Assistant Drill Master-EMS, moving 2022 meetings from 6 p.m. to 5 p.m., disposing of the 1993 Sutphen Fire Pumper via advertised bid with a $10,000 reserve, and approving the Annual Report for fiscal year ending June 30, 2021. All votes were unanimous.

• Appointed Garrett Lizee as Assistant Drill Master-EMS (unanimous)
• Approved 2022 meeting schedule, moving meetings to 5 p.m. (unanimous)
• Approved disposal of 1993 Sutphen Fire Pumper by bid with $10,000 reserve (unanimous)
• Approved Annual Report for FY ending June 30, 2021 (unanimous)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Affordable Housing Plan Steering Committee is holding a special meeting to discuss the draft public survey. The committee will also address its future meeting schedule.

• Discussion of Draft Public Survey
• Future Meeting Schedule

Board of Finance

The regular meeting of the Branford Board of Finance scheduled for October 25, 2021, has been cancelled. This document contains only the formal notice of cancellation and no other agenda items.

• Cancellation of the October 25, 2021, meeting

RTM Public Services Committee

The Town is reviewing a tentative agreement with Teamsters Local 443 for Public Works/Highway Employees. The contract, effective through June 30, 2023, includes updates to wages, benefits, and seasonal work periods.

• Wage increases of 2.5% (2019-2021), 2.0% (2021-22), and 2.25% (2022-23)
• Increase in temporary employee work days from 90 to 105
• Extension of seasonal hiring period through October 15
• Annual work boot allowance increase to $175 starting July 1, 2022
• Medical premium employee share increase from 10% to 12%

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Branford Planning & Zoning Commission met on October 21, 2021, to review several applications. The commission approved modifications for a multi-family dwelling and a convenience store expansion. It also approved a site plan for a research lab and office.

• Multi-family dwelling modification at 4 Three Elm Road approved with conditions
• Convenience store expansion at 49 Leetes Island Road approved with conditions
• Modification for an oversized accessory structure denied without prejudice
• Site plan for a research lab and office at 13 Sycamore Way approved with conditions
• Time extension for 3 Lot Re-Subdivision at 60 Maple Street approved

Planning & Zoning Commission

The commission approved several site modifications and a research lab plan. They also voted to opt out of new state regulations regarding accessory dwelling units, moving the decision to the Representative Town Meeting.

• Approved multi-family dwelling modification at 4 Three Elm Road
• Approved convenience store expansion at 49 Leetes Island Road
• Approved site plan for research lab and office at 13 Sycamore Way
• Denied barn modification at 3 Three Elm Road
• Voted to opt out of state regulations regarding Accessory Dwelling Units

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission finalized several applications for site modifications and plans. Decisions included approvals for a multi-family dwelling, a convenience store expansion, and a research lab. The Commission also voted to opt-out of new state regulations regarding Accessory Dwelling Units.

• Approved multi-family dwelling modification at 4 Three Elm Road
• Approved convenience store expansion at 49 Leetes Island Road
• Denied modification for an oversized accessory structure (Barn)
• Approved site plan for a research lab and office at 13 Sycamore Way
• Voted to opt-out of new state rules regarding Accessory Dwelling Units

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Commission will hold public hearings on zoning amendments and multi-family development at 5 and 13 Summit Place. Other items include a car wash application for North Main Street and an opt-out of new state provisions regarding accessory dwelling units.

• Zoning map amendment for Incentive Housing Overlay Zone at 5 & 13 Summit Place
• Special exception for a car wash at 54 & 60 North Main Street
• Expansion of a convenience store at 49 Leetes Island Road
• Site plan for a research lab and office at 13 Sycamore Way
• Opt-out of new state provisions regarding accessory dwelling units

The Planning & Zoning Commission voted unanimously to opt out of new state statutory provisions (Public Act 21-29) that would require municipalities to allow accessory dwelling units in all single-family residential zones. The commission also approved a special exception modification for a multi-family dwelling at 4 Three Elm Road, approved a convenience store expansion at 49 Leetes Island Road, and denied a barn modification request at 3 Three Elms Road. Several other public hearings were continued to future meetings.

• Approved special exception modification for multi-family dwelling at 4 Three Elm Road (unanimous)
• Approved opt-out of state accessory dwelling unit mandate (unanimous)
• Approved convenience store expansion at 49 Leetes Island Road (unanimous)
• Denied barn modification at 3 Three Elms Road without prejudice (unanimous)
• Approved site plan for research lab & office at 13 Sycamore Way (unanimous)
• Granted 90-day time extension for Mariners Landing subdivision mylar filing
• Continued car wash special exception hearings to 11/18/21
• Continued Summit Place IHOD hearings to 11/4/21

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission is holding public hearings to consider a modification for the expansion of a convenience store at 49 Leetes Island Road. The commission will also consider an opt-out of new state provisions regarding Accessory Dwelling Units.

• Expansion of a convenience store at 49 Leetes Island Road
• Opt-out of new State Statutory provisions regarding Accessory Dwelling Units (Apartments)

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen meeting scheduled for Wednesday, October 20, 2021, has been canceled. No other agenda items were provided.

Board of Education

The Branford Board of Education is holding a special meeting to discuss the terms of the Superintendent’s contract during an executive session. No other agenda items are listed for this meeting.

• Discussion regarding terms of Superintendent’s contract

The Branford Board of Education held a special meeting on October 20, 2021, and voted unanimously to enter executive session to discuss the superintendent's contract terms. The board returned to regular session with no action taken and adjourned. No substantive decisions were made during the public portion of the meeting.

• Approved motion to enter executive session to discuss superintendent's contract (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting with no action taken after executive session (unanimous)

Board of Education

The regular meeting scheduled for October 20, 2021, at Walsh Intermediate School Cafeteria has been cancelled. The meeting is rescheduled to October 27, 2021, at 7:00 PM.

RTM Rules and Ordinances Committee

The regular meeting of the Branford RTM Rules & Ordinances Committee scheduled for October 19, 2021, was cancelled.

Board of Education

The Branford Board of Education has issued a notice for an expulsion hearing. The proceeding will be conducted by Hearing Officer Attorney Anthony Bonadies at the Walsh Intermediate School Central Office Conference Room.

• Expulsion hearing notice

Planning & Zoning Commission

The special meeting of the Affordable Housing Plan Steering Committee scheduled for Monday, October 18, at 7:00 p.m. has been cancelled.

• Cancellation of the October 18 steering committee meeting

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Affordable Housing Plan Steering Committee held a special meeting to discuss a draft public survey. The committee also addressed future meeting schedules.

• Discussion of Draft Public Survey

RTM

The Branford RTM will meet to consider several budget transfers and a proposed ordinance regarding unused capital funds. The agenda includes requests to fund waste management consulting and new debt management software. Additionally, the body will review a request to increase the FY22 General Fund Budget for police retirement contributions.

• Increase FY22 General Fund Budget from $120,515,315 to $120,965,315 for police pension contributions
• $56,000 transfer for Municipal Solid Waste Materials and Recycling Program consulting services
• $19,128.45 transfer to Assessor's Department overtime due to staff vacancies
• $6,500 transfer from Contingency to purchase debt management software
• Proposed ordinance regarding unused Capital Funds

The Branford RTM approved a new ordinance governing the expiration and transfer of unused capital funds, with a roll call vote of 28 yes to 1 no. The ordinance sets rules for when non-bonded and bonded capital funds expire and are transferred to the general fund or used for debt service. The RTM also unanimously approved four FY22 budget transfers, including $450,000 for police pension contributions.

• Approved Capital Funds Ordinance (28-1)
• Approved $56,000 transfer for solid waste consulting services (unanimous)
• Approved $19,128 transfer for Assessor's overtime (unanimous)
• Approved $450,000 transfer from fund balance for police pension (unanimous)
• Approved $6,500 transfer for debt management software (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of 9/8/21 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved no action on Code of Ethics review request (unanimous)

Board of Police Commissioners

The Board of Police Commissioners will review reports from the Chief of Police regarding CompStat, forfeiture, and injuries. The board will also enter an executive session to discuss personnel matters and new hires. There are no traffic committee reports for this meeting.

• Approval of September 13, 2021 minutes
• Chief of Police reports (CompStat, Forfeiture, and Injury)
• Executive session discussion regarding personnel and new hires

The Board of Police Commissioners unanimously approved the minutes from its September 13, 2021 meeting. Chief Mulhern presented the compstat report, noting increases in theft from vehicles and shoplifting, a 17% drop in stolen vehicles, and a decline in traffic accidents from 55 in August to 39 in September. The board entered executive session to discuss a personnel matter and new hires, then returned to regular session and adjourned.

• Approved the minutes from September 13, 2021, unanimously.
• Entered executive session at 5:42 p.m. to discuss a personnel matter and new hires.
• Returned to regular meeting at 6:05 p.m.
• Adjourned the meeting at 6:06 p.m., unanimously.

RTM Public Services Committee

The regular meeting of the Branford RTM Public Services Committee scheduled for October 7, 2021, has been cancelled. No other items were listed on the agenda.

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Branford Planning & Zoning Commission met on October 7, 2021. During the meeting, the commission approved a bond establishment for 77 Todds Hill Road.

• Bond establishment for 77 Todds Hill Road approved

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Commission will hold public hearings regarding zoning map amendments and multi-family development at 5 and 13 Summit Place. Other scheduled hearings include cottage reconstruction at 12 Sunrise Cove Camp and modifications to a barn at 3 Three Elms Road. The agenda also includes an item to opt out of new state provisions for accessory apartments.

• Zoning map amendment for 5 & 13 Summit Place
• Multi-family IHOD development at 5 & 13 Summit Place
• Cottage demolition and rebuild at 12 Sunrise Cove Camp
• Modification of barn construction conditions at 3 Three Elms Road
• Opting out of state provisions for accessory apartments

The Planning & Zoning Commission held a regular meeting on October 7, 2021, where it continued several public hearings to October 21, 2021, including those for a car wash, a cottage rebuild, and the Summit Place IHOD development. The commission also approved the September 16, 2021 minutes with corrections and established a landscaping bond for 77 Todds Hill Rd. in the amount of $850.00. No final decisions were made on any applications.

• Approved minutes of 9/16/2021 with corrections (unanimous)
• Established $850.00 landscaping bond for 77 Todds Hill Rd. (unanimous)
• Continued public hearing for car wash at 54 & 60 North Main St. to 10/21/21
• Continued public hearing for cottage rebuild at 12 Sunrise Cove to 10/21/21
• Continued public hearings for Summit Place IHOD applications to 10/21/21
• Opened and continued public hearing for barn modification at 3 Three Elms Rd. to 10/21/21

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission will hold public hearings to consider several development applications. These include requests for multi-family dwellings at 4 Three Elm Road and 5 & 13 Summit Place, as well as a zoning map amendment.

• Multi-family dwelling modification at 4 Three Elm Road
• Altering conditions for a barn at 3 Three Elms Road
• Zoning change to Incentive Housing Overlay District at 5 & 13 Summit Place
• Multi-family development special exception at 5 & 13 Summit Place
• Grading special exception for 5 & 13 Summit Place

Board of Selectmen

The Board will review minutes from September 2021 meetings. They will also consider a request to trade in an old backhoe for a $14,000 credit toward a new model. Additionally, the board will review land surveying and event requests for the Town Green.

• Trade-in of 1999 John Deere Backhoe for $14,000 toward a new 2021 John Deer model
• Permanent land surveying reference monument near the Town Green flagpole
• Trunk or Treat event request from Branford Cub Scouts Pack 424
• Animal Awareness Day request from Branford Compassion Feline Rescue and Adoption Center

The Board of Selectmen unanimously approved several items, including trading in a 1999 John Deere backhoe for $14,000 toward a new 2021 model, placing a permanent survey monument on the Town Green, and approving two Town Green uses (Cub Scouts Trunk or Treat and Animal Awareness Day). They also approved a proclamation for Energy Efficiency Month and the minutes of prior meetings. No items were denied or tabled.

• Approved minutes of Sept 1 and Sept 9, 2021 (unanimous)
• Approved trade-in of 1999 John Deere 410E backhoe for $14,000 toward new 2021 John Deere 410L (unanimous)
• Approved permanent survey monument on Town Green near flagpole (unanimous)
• Approved Cub Scouts Pack 424 Trunk or Treat on Town Green Oct 29, 2021 (unanimous)
• Approved Branford Compassion Feline Rescue Animal Awareness Day on Town Green Oct 2, 2022 (unanimous)
• Approved proclamation for Energy Efficiency Month (unanimous)

Board of Education

The Branford Board of Education will meet to discuss the terms of the Superintendent’s contract. The board may also take action regarding these contract terms during the meeting.

• Discussion regarding terms of Superintendent’s contract
• Possible action regarding terms of Superintendent’s contract

The Branford Board of Education met on October 6, 2021, and unanimously approved a motion to enter executive session to discuss the Superintendent's contract terms. After the session, the board returned to regular session with no action taken, then unanimously approved a motion to adjourn.

• Approved unanimously: motion to adjourn into executive session to discuss the Superintendent's contract terms.
• Approved unanimously: motion to adjourn the meeting at 8:05 PM.

RTM Ways and Means Committee

The Ways and Means Committee will review several requests for budget transfers. These include increasing police retirement contributions and funding a study to optimize trash and recycling collection.

• $450,000 transfer from Fund Balance to Retirement Police
• FY22 General Fund Budget increase from $120,515,315 to $120,965,315
• $56,000 transfer for a trash and recycling collection study
• $6,500 transfer to the Software budget

RTM Education Committee

The regular meeting of the Branford RTM Education sub-committee scheduled for Monday, October 4, 2021, has been cancelled. The notice was submitted by Chair Ed Prete on September 25, 2021.

• Cancellation of the October 4, 2021, regular meeting

Board of Education

The Board of Education will consider contracts for the nurse and custodian bargaining units. The agenda also includes a presentation on district website changes and a discussion regarding Bylaw 9325. An executive session is scheduled to discuss the Superintendent’s contract.

• Nurse Bargaining Unit Contract
• Custodian Bargaining Unit Contract
• Modification of Bylaw 9325
• District Website Changes presentation

The Branford Board of Education approved new contracts for the nurses and custodians bargaining units, both unanimously. The board also approved a modification to Bylaw 9325, with two members opposed and the chair not voting. An agenda item to discuss the Superintendent's contract was added but deferred, and the board planning calendar was also deferred.

• Approved Nurses Bargaining Unit Contract (unanimous)
• Approved Custodians Bargaining Unit Contract (unanimous)
• Approved modification of Bylaw 9325 (Borrus and Michaels opposed, Prins did not vote)
• Added agenda item on Superintendent's contract (Raynor opposed, Cantu abstained), deferred
• Approved minutes of Aug 11, 2021 Special BOE Meeting (Berdon abstained)
• Approved amended minutes of Aug 18, 2021 Regular BOE Meeting (Michaels abstained)

Board of Finance

The Board of Finance will consider several budget transfers, including a $450,000 appropriation for police retirement. The meeting includes a presentation of the FY2020 audit and discussions regarding the American Rescue Plan. Members will also discuss plans for issuing refunding bonds.

• $450,000 transfer from Fund Balance to Police Retirement
• $56,000 transfer for waste management consulting services
• $19,128 transfer to Assessor’s Department overtime
• Presentation of the fiscal year 2020 Audit
• Discussion regarding American Rescue Plan funding

The Board of Finance approved four FY22 budget transfers, including $56,000 for a solid waste consultant, $19,128 for Assessor overtime, $450,000 for police pension from fund balance, and $6,500 for debt management software. The board also adopted a resolution on audit findings regarding tax collection internal controls, with one member recusing. The American Rescue Plan allocation of $8,257,021 was discussed but no decision was made.

• Approved $56,000 transfer from contingency to consulting services for solid waste (unanimous)
• Approved $19,128 transfer to Assessor overtime from wages and part-time help (unanimous)
• Approved $450,000 transfer from fund balance to police pension (unanimous)
• Approved $6,500 transfer from contingency to software for debt management (unanimous)
• Adopted resolution on audit findings for tax collection internal controls (Imperato recused)

Board of Fire Commissioners

The regular meeting of the Branford Board of Fire Commissioners scheduled for September 23, 2021, has been canceled.

RTM Rules and Ordinances Committee

The committee will review a proposed ordinance to set expiration dates for unbonded and bonded capital funds. They will also consider recommendations regarding revisions to the Code of Ethics, including the adoption of a Code of Conduct.

• Proposed time-limits for unbonded capital fund expenditures
• Proposed five-year expiration period for bonded funds
• New reporting requirements for capital funds by the Finance Director
• Review of revisions to the Code of Ethics and Code of Conduct

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Branford Planning & Zoning Commission met on September 16, 2021. During this meeting, the commission approved bond establishments for two addresses on Todds Hill Road.

• Bond establishment for 85 Todds Hill Road approved
• Bond establishment for 135 Todds Hill Road approved

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Commission will hold public hearings for a car wash on North Main Street and a cottage rebuild at Sunrise Cove Camp. The agenda also includes reviewing zoning amendments and multi-family development proposals for 5 & 13 Summit Place. Additionally, the meeting covers bond establishments for properties on Todds Hill Road.

• Zoning change to Incentive Housing Overlay at 5 & 13 Summit Place
• Car wash special exception at 54 & 60 North Main Street
• Convenience store expansion at 49 Leetes Island Road
• Multi-family dwelling modification at 4 Three Elm Road
• Bond establishments for 85 and 135 Todds Hill Road

The Planning & Zoning Commission voted unanimously to authorize Town Planner H. Smith to set up a public hearing to opt out of a state statute requiring accessory dwelling units. The commission also approved two bond establishments for 85 and 135 Todds Hill Road, and continued several public hearings, including a proposed car wash at 54 & 60 North Main Street and a cottage rebuild at 12 Sunrise Cove Camp, to future meetings.

• Approved motion to authorize public hearing to opt out of state accessory dwelling unit statute (unanimous)
• Approved bond establishment for 85 Todds Hill Road (unanimous)
• Approved bond establishment for 135 Todds Hill Road (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of 9/2/2021 meeting (unanimous)
• Continued public hearing for car wash at 54 & 60 North Main St to 10/21/21
• Continued public hearing for cottage rebuild at 12 Sunrise Cove Camp to 10/21/21
• Continued public hearing for convenience store expansion at 49 Leetes Island Rd to 10/7/21

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider Application #21-7.4. The application requests a special exception for grading for a car wash located at 54 and 60 North Main Street.

• Special exception for grading for a car wash at 54 & 60 North Main Street

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen meeting scheduled for Wednesday, September 15, 2021, at 6:00 P.M. has been canceled.

Board of Police Commissioners

The Board will review reports from the Chief of Police, including CompStat and injury reports. The meeting also includes several requests from the Traffic Committee regarding road signage and speed enforcement.

• Signage requests for McKinnel Court, Taylor Pl., Westwood Rd., and Clark
• Request for a scalloped section on Shore Drive near 421 Shore Drive
• Request to cut back hedges at Isabel Lane and South Montowese St.
• Request for radar signs and increased enforcement on Route 146
• Request for speed trailers and calming devices on Kirkham St.

The Board of Police Commissioners met and approved the minutes from June 14, 2021, and accepted the Traffic Committee report. Chief Mulhern reported on crime statistics, including a 47% increase in theft from vehicles, and introduced the new Police, Fire & EMS Social Worker. The board took no action on several traffic requests, deferring them for further review.

• Approved minutes from June 14, 2021 (unanimous)
• Accepted Traffic Committee report (unanimous)
• No action on Dead End sign request for McKinnel Court
• No action on speed limit sign requests for Taylor Pl., Westwood Rd., and Clark
• No action on scalloped section request on Shore Drive
• Deferred speed trailer request for Kirkham St. until fog lines installed
• Adjourned meeting at 6:11 p.m. (unanimous)

RTM Education Committee

The regular meeting of the Branford RTM Education sub-committee scheduled for Monday, September 13, 2021, has been cancelled. The agenda contains no other items.

• Cancellation of the September 13, 2021, regular meeting

Board of Selectmen

The Board will consider a request to waive the bidding process for a new VoIP phone system. The proposal includes awarding the contract to NE VOIP for $42,411.

• Request to waive bid for town-wide VoIP phone system
• Contract award to NE VOIP in the amount of $42,411

The Board of Selectmen unanimously approved waiving the bid process for a new town-wide VoIP phone system and awarded the contract to NE VOIP for $42,411, the lowest of three quotes. The waiver was requested because the town's current provider, Windstream, will discontinue its platform on November 18, 2021, resulting in loss of service. The meeting adjourned at 1:11 p.m.

• Approved waiving the bid for a new town-wide VoIP phone system
• Awarded the contract to NE VOIP in the total amount of $42,411
• Vote was unanimous among the three selectmen present
• Adjourned the special meeting at 1:11 p.m.

RTM

The RTM will consider several budget transfer requests for departments including Public Works, Fire Commissioners, and the Town Planner. The agenda also includes proposed salary adjustments following collective bargaining agreements for water treatment and town employees. Additionally, the body will review a request to create an ordinance regarding unused capital funds.

• A $160,000 increase in appropriations for Police Special Detail
• Budget transfers for Town Planner seasonal help and a Land Use Technician
• A $243,762 budget transfer for the Board of Fire Commissioners
• Salary adjustments for Water Treatment and town employees per union contracts
• A $47,062 transfer to General Government Buildings for utilities

The Branford RTM approved several budget transfers for FY21 and FY22, including funds for fire, public works, recreation, and human resources, as well as transfers related to collective bargaining agreements. The body also re-referred items on a Code of Ethics review and an ordinance on unused capital funds. All votes were unanimous unless noted.

• Approved FY21 budget transfer for Town Planner ($11,560)
• Approved FY22 budget transfer for Town Planner ($30,000)
• Approved FY21 budget transfer for General Government Buildings ($47,062)
• Approved FY21 budget transfer for Fire Commissioners ($243,762)
• Approved FY21 budget transfer for Public Works ($24,806)
• Approved FY21 budget transfer for Recreation Department ($19,000)
• Approved FY21 budget transfer for Human Resources ($2,085)
• Approved FY21/FY22 transfers for collective bargaining agreements (unanimous)

Board of Assessment Appeals

The Board of Assessment Appeals will hold a special meeting to hear motor vehicle appeals only. This session applies to vehicles on the 2020 Grand List. Owners or agents must appear in person with the vehicle.

• Motor vehicle assessment appeals for the 2020 Grand List

The Board of Assessment Appeals held a special meeting to review and vote on applications for assessment appeals. One applicant, Mr. Gatto, was not in attendance and confirmed he would not appear. The board discussed and voted on the applications, but the minutes do not specify the outcomes of the votes.

• Held hearings on assessment appeal applications
• Voted on applications (outcomes not recorded in minutes)

Board of Assessment Appeals

This meeting is dedicated specifically to motor vehicle assessments. A brief overview of the process will be provided at 5:15 pm, with hearings scheduled to begin by 5:30 pm.

• Motor vehicle assessment hearings

The Board of Assessment Appeals held a special meeting on September 7, 2021, at Town Hall. They discussed applications received and conducted hearings, including one for Mr. Timothy Mohan. Mr. Gatto submitted an application but was not in attendance and confirmed he would not appear. The applications were discussed and voted on, though the specific outcomes are not recorded in the minutes.

• Conducted hearings on applications for assessment review, including for Mr. Timothy Mohan
• Voted on applications after discussion, with specific outcomes not detailed in the minutes
• Noted Mr. Gatto's application was submitted but he was not in attendance and confirmed he would not appear

RTM Public Services Committee

The Public Services Committee is reviewing several requests to transfer funds between town accounts for the 2021 fiscal year. These proposals include adjustments for water utilities, fire commissioner operations, and public works. The committee will also consider salary changes related to union contracts and an increase in police special detail funding.

• $47,062 transfer for General Government Buildings to cover water utilities
• $243,762 transfer for the Board of Fire Commissioners to fund overtime and medical supplies
• $160,000 increase in FY21 appropriations for Police Special Detail
• Salary change transfers related to the Branford Employees union contract
• $13,000 transfer from contingency to stipends for Emergency Management

The Public Services Committee unanimously approved five budget transfer requests for fiscal year 2021, recommending them to the full RTM. Transfers included $47,062 for General Government Buildings water utilities, $243,762 for the Fire Department (covering overtime, medic shifts, and sick leave replacement), and $24,806 for Public Works overtime and road painting. The committee also approved a $4,935 transfer for police, engineering, and animal control salary changes per union contracts, plus a $160,000 increase for police special detail funded by expected receipts.

• Approved unanimously a $47,062 GGB budget transfer from wages, uniforms, services, equipment, and memberships to water utilities.
• Approved unanimously a $243,762 Fire Department budget transfer from multiple accounts to overtime, medic shifts, educational incentives, medical supplies, stewards, and sick leave replacement.
• Approved unanimously a $24,806 Public Works budget transfer from wages and road materials to overtime, road painting/signs, and accumulated sick leave.
• Approved unanimously a $4,935 Human Resources budget transfer from contingency to police, engineering, and animal control wages per union contracts.
• Approved unanimously a resolution to transfer $1,807 to the Animal Control Fund, increasing its FY21 budget from $468,658 to $470,465.
• Approved unanimously a $160,000 increase for police special detail wages, funded by increased special detail receipts.
• Approved unanimously a $13,000 transfer from contingency to Emergency Management stipends.

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Branford Planning & Zoning Commission met on September 2, 2021, to take action on several applications. The commission approved special exceptions for an accessory apartment and grading work. A one-year time extension was also granted for permitted work on East Main Street.

• Approved accessory apartment at 11 Circle Drive
• Approved grading special exception at 8 High Plains Road
• Granted one-year time extension for work at 367, 373-375 & 377 East Main Street

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Commission will hold public hearings on several special exception requests, including a convenience store expansion and grading for a car wash. The agenda also includes discussions regarding proposed zoning amendments for solar energy and cannabis. Additionally, the meeting covers bond establishments for properties on Todds Hill Road.

• Expansion of convenience store at 49 Leetes Island Road
• Multi-family dwelling modification at 4 Three Elm Road
• Grading for a car wash at 54 & 60 North Main Street
• Proposed solar energy zoning regulation amendments
• Proposed cannabis zoning regulation amendments

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Commission will hold public hearings regarding several special exception applications, including a car wash and an accessory apartment. The agenda also includes discussions on proposed amendments to solar energy and cannabis zoning regulations.

• Special exception for a car wash at 54 & 60 North Main Street
• Multi-family dwelling modification at 4 Three Elm Road
• Proposed solar energy zoning regulation amendments
• Proposed cannabis zoning regulation amendments
• Expansion of convenience store at 49 Leetes Island Road

The Planning & Zoning Commission approved two special exceptions: an accessory apartment at 11 Circle Drive and grading for a single-family residence at 8 High Plains Road, both unanimously with conditions. Several other applications were continued to future meetings, and the commission discussed solar and cannabis zoning amendments.

• Approved accessory apartment special exception at 11 Circle Drive (unanimous)
• Approved grading special exception for single-family residence at 8 High Plains Road (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of 7/1/21 and 7/28/21 (unanimous)
• Granted one-year time extension for work at 367, 373-375 & 377 East Main Street (unanimous)
• Continued special exception for convenience store expansion at 49 Leetes Island Road to 9/16/21
• Continued special exception for multi-family dwelling at 4 Three Elm Road to 10/7/21
• Continued car wash special exception at 54 & 60 North Main Street to 9/16/21
• Tabled bond establishments for 85 and 135 Todds Hill Road to 9/16/21

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Branford Planning & Zoning Commission will hold public hearings to consider several land use applications. These include requests for a car wash and a multi-family dwelling modification. Other items involve an accessory apartment and cottage reconstruction.

• Special exception modification for a multi-family dwelling at 4 Three Elm Road
• Special exception for an accessory apartment at 11 Circle Drive
• Special exception for a car wash at 54 & 60 North Main Street
• Special exception and coastal site plan for cottage demolition and reconstruction at 12 Sunrise Cove Camp

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen will consider several service contracts, including recycling consulting and catch basin cleaning. They will also receive a report regarding emergency repairs to a collapsed sewer line on Bradley Avenue.

• Recycling consulting services contract for $55,742.00
• Emergency sewer line repair on Bradley Avenue
• Catch basin cleaning contract at $21.50 per basin
• Purchase of two pumps for $19,916
• Request to allow wine at a library art exhibit on October 3, 2021

The Board of Selectmen unanimously approved several contracts and appointments. They awarded a catch basin cleaning contract to Shaw-Vac at $21.50 per basin, a solid waste consulting contract to RRT Design and Construction for $55,742, and a pump purchase contract to Carlsen Systems for $19,916 after waiving the bid. They also approved a website design proposal from Mosaic Printing, a wine permit for a library art exhibit, and various Town Green uses.

• Approved catch basin cleaning contract to Shaw-Vac at $21.50 per basin (unanimous)
• Approved solid waste consulting contract to RRT Design and Construction for $55,742 (unanimous)
• Approved waiver of bid and pump purchase contract to Carlsen Systems for $19,916 (unanimous)
• Accepted report on emergency sewer repair on Bradley Avenue (unanimous)
• Approved website design proposal from Mosaic Printing (unanimous)
• Approved wine permit for library art exhibit on Oct 3, 2021 (unanimous)
• Approved Town Green use for Sept 11 Remembrance Ceremony (unanimous)
• Approved Town Green use for farmer's market on Sept 9, 16, 23, 30 (unanimous)

RTM Ways and Means Committee

The regular meeting of the RTM committee scheduled for September 1, 2021, has been cancelled. This notice contains only the cancellation announcement.

Board of Finance

The Branford Board of Finance will review performance reports for several town trust funds and consider appointing financial advisors for the Coastal Resiliency Fund. The meeting includes numerous requests for budget transfers across departments such as Public Works, Human Resources, and the Town Clerk. The board will also receive an update regarding the FY 2020 audit report.

• Appointment of GYL Financial Synergies and The Andriole Group as Coastal Resiliency Fund advisors
• $160,000 increase in appropriations for Police Special Detail
• Budget transfers to fund salary changes for Water Treatment and Town Employees unions
• Performance presentations for the Police Pension Plan and Volunteer Fire Incentive Plan

The Board of Finance unanimously approved appointing GYL Financial Synergies and The Andriole Group as financial advisors to the Coastal Resiliency Fund and authorized establishing a custodial account with Fidelity Investment Services. The board also approved numerous FY21 and FY22 budget transfers, including for Planning & Zoning, General Government Buildings, Fire Department, Public Works, Parks & Recreation, Human Resources, and various other departments, all to be recommended to the RTM. The board heard presentations on pension and OPEB fund performance and noted the audit is complete with a presentation expected in September.

• Approved appointment of GYL Financial Synergies and The Andriole Group as financial advisors to the Coastal Resiliency Fund.
• Authorized the Treasurer and Finance Director to establish a custodial account with Fidelity Investment Services for the Coastal Resiliency Fund.
• Approved FY21 Planning & Zoning budget transfer of $11,560 for seasonal help and consulting services.
• Approved FY22 Planning & Zoning budget transfer of $30,000 for a part-time Land Use Technician.
• Approved FY21 General Government Buildings budget transfer of $47,062 for utility costs.
• Approved FY21 Fire Department budget transfer of $243,762 for overtime, medic shifts, and other needs.
• Approved FY21 Public Works budget transfer of $24,806 for overtime, road painting, and accumulated sick pay.
• Approved FY21 Parks & Recreation budget transfer of $19,000 for security officers and utilities.

Board of Fire Commissioners

The regular meeting for the Branford Board of Fire Commissioners scheduled for August 26, 2021, has been canceled. No other agenda items were provided.

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen meeting scheduled for Wednesday, August 18, 2021, at 6:00 P.M. has been canceled. The provided agenda contains only this cancellation notice.

Board of Education

The Branford Board of Education meeting includes discussions on the 2021-2022 non-resident tuition rate and annual planning goals. The board will also conduct a second reading of Title IX policies regarding sex discrimination and sexual harassment. A superintendent's report is also scheduled.

• 2021-2022 non-resident tuition rate discussion
• Annual planning calendar and goal setting conversation
• Second reading of Title IX policies for personnel and students
• Superintendent’s Report/WIS Next Generation Update

The Board of Education approved the temporary extension of two COVID-19 policies (C19-02 and C19-03) through December 31, 2021, with one abstention. It also adopted two Title IX policies, approved non-resident tuition rates, and approved minutes from prior meetings. The meeting included extensive public comment on masks and COVID protocols, but no other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved extension of COVID-19 policies C19-02 and C19-03 through Dec. 31, 2021 (Borrus abstained)
• Adopted Title IX policies 4000.1 and 5145.44 (Cantu abstained)
• Approved 2021-2022 non-resident tuition rates (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of May 26, 2021 special meeting (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of June 16, 2021 regular meeting as amended (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of July 31, 2021 special meeting as amended (unanimous)
• Added extension of COVID-19 policies as agenda item D
• Adjourned at 9:21 PM (unanimous)

Board of Fire Commissioners

The Board of Fire Commissioners will review several budget transfers requested by Fire Chief Thomas Mahoney to close the 2020/2021 budget year. The agenda also includes a leave of absence request from Alexandra Demitrack and the acceptance of Eugene Hayes' retirement.

• End-of-year budget transfers
• Leave of absence request for Alexandra Demitrack
• Retirement of Eugene Hayes

The Board of Fire Commissioners approved a series of end-of-year budget transfers, including $93,003 to the Replace Sick account to cover overtime for members absent due to long-term illness or injury. The board also approved a leave of absence for Firefighter Paramedic Alexandra Demitrack and accepted a retirement letter from Firefighter Eugene Hayes. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved $93,003 transfer to Replace Sick account (unanimous)
• Approved $82,258 transfer to Overtime account (unanimous)
• Approved $43,800 transfer to Educational Incentive account (unanimous)
• Approved $17,186 transfer to Medic Shift/Part Time account (unanimous)
• Approved $6,759 transfer to Medical Supplies account (unanimous)
• Approved $756 transfer to Stewards account (unanimous)
• Approved leave of absence for Firefighter Paramedic Alexandra Demitrack (unanimous)
• Accepted retirement letter from Firefighter Eugene Hayes (unanimous)

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen will consider several contract awards and bid rejections related to the Daniel Cosgrove Animal Shelter Renovation and Expansion project. The meeting also includes requests to waive bidding informalities for various service providers.

• Awarding Final Cleaning contract to Advantage Maintenance, Inc. ($12,562.00)
• Rejecting Doors Frames and Hardware bid from Door and Security Solutions ($24,000.00) to award to Builders Hardware ($28,520.00)
• Rejecting Siding bid from Exterior Wall Systems Global, Inc. ($92,000.00) to award to Massey’s Plate Glass and Aluminum ($298,000.00)
• Rejecting Thermal Insulation bid from SAFCO Foam Insulation ($75,025.00) to award to New England Gypsum Floors ($80,520.00)
• Waiving bidding informalities for landscaping, masonry, and flooring bids

The Board of Selectmen unanimously approved awarding four contracts for the Daniel Cosgrove Animal Shelter Renovation and Expansion project to the next lowest responsible bidders after accepting one bid withdrawal and rejecting three low bids. The board also waived informality in six bids for missing non-collusion affidavits. All decisions were unanimous.

• Accepted withdrawal of Horizon Services' $4,001 bid for Final Cleaning; awarded to Advantage Maintenance, Inc. for $12,562 (unanimous)
• Rejected Door and Security Solutions' $24,000 bid for Doors Frames and Hardware; awarded to Builders Hardware for $28,520 (unanimous)
• Rejected Exterior Wall Systems Global, Inc.'s $92,000 bid for Siding; awarded to Massey's Plate Glass and Aluminum for $298,000 (unanimous)
• Rejected SAFCO Foam Insulation's $75,025 bid for Thermal Insulation; awarded to New England Gypsum Floors for $80,520 (unanimous)
• Waived informality in six bids for missing non-collusion affidavits (unanimous)

Board of Education

This special meeting of the Branford Board of Education includes an executive session to discuss the Superintendent’s evaluation. No other substantive agenda items are listed for this meeting.

• Executive session regarding the Superintendent’s evaluation

The Branford Board of Education met in special session and voted to enter executive session to discuss the Superintendent's Evaluation. The board returned to regular session with no action taken and then adjourned. No substantive decisions were made during the public portion of the meeting.

• Approved motion to enter executive session for Superintendent's Evaluation (Raynor opposed)
• Approved motion to return to regular session (unanimous)
• Approved motion to adjourn (unanimous)

RTM Public Services Committee

The regular meeting of the Branford RTM Public Services Committee scheduled for August 5, 2021, has been cancelled. No other business was listed on the agenda.

Board of Selectmen

The Board will consider a settlement agreement regarding the Joanne Vercillo v. Town of Branford lawsuit. The meeting includes discussions on wastewater facility repairs and tax abatement requests. The board will also review equipment trade-ins for the fire department.

• Settlement agreement in Joanne Vercillo v. Town of Branford lawsuit
• Tax abatement request for 292 Leetes Island Road
• $6,500 trade-in for a Life Pak 15 cardiac monitor/defibrillator
• Emergency repairs to an 8-inch pipe at the Route 139 pump station
• Awarding pump station control panel work to Control Systems of Connecticut, Inc.

The Board of Selectmen unanimously approved four tax appeal settlement agreements, including the Joanne Vercillo v. Town of Branford lawsuit, and a tax abatement for the Branford Land Trust. They also waived bidding for a fire department equipment trade-in and wastewater pump station upgrades, and approved the Local Capital Improvement Plan.

• Approved settlement in JB 515 v. Town of Branford (513-515 West Main Street) (unanimous)
• Approved settlement in Baker v. Town of Branford (14 Spring Road, 19 Spring Road, 68 Johnson's Point Road) (unanimous)
• Approved settlement in Lovejoy Family, LLC v. Town of Branford (15 Spring Road) (unanimous)
• Approved settlement in Joanne Vercillo v. Town of Branford (unanimous)
• Approved tax abatement for Branford Land Trust property at 292 Leetes Island Road (unanimous)
• Approved waiver of advertising for Life Pak 15 trade-in toward new unit ($6,500) (unanimous)
• Approved waiver of bid for pump station services to Control Systems of Connecticut, Inc. (unanimous)
• Approved Local Capital Improvement Plan (LOCIP) (unanimous)

RTM Education Committee

The regular meeting of the Branford RTM Education sub-committee scheduled for Monday, August 2nd, 2021, has been cancelled.

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Branford Planning & Zoning Commission held a special meeting on July 28, 2021. During this meeting, the commission approved a site plan for a retail gift shop at 116 Montowese Street with conditions.

• Application #21-6.8: Site Plan for a Retail Gift shop at 116 Montowese Street (Approved with conditions)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The commission will review previously tabled applications for a retail gift shop at 116 Montowese Street and a residential dock access modification at 30 Wakefield Road. This is a special meeting of the Planning & Zoning Commission.

• Retail Gift Shop site plan (Application #21-6.8) at 116 Montowese Street
• Dock access modification (Application #21-7.3) at 30 Wakefield Road

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Branford Planning & Zoning Commission held a special meeting to address old business. The agenda includes the approval of minutes from July 15, 2021, and the review of a previously tabled site plan application.

• Site Plan application #21-6.8 for a Retail Gift Shop at 116 Montowese Street
• Approval of minutes from July 15, 2021

The Planning & Zoning Commission approved a site plan application for a retail gift shop at 116 Montowese Street, a change of use from personal services to retail. The approval includes conditions requiring the applicant to adjust parking tabulations and acknowledge non-compliant striped parking spaces. The motion passed unanimously.

• Approved site plan for retail gift shop at 116 Montowese St (unanimous)
• Approved meeting minutes of 7/15/21 (unanimous)

Board of Finance

The regular meeting of the Branford Board of Finance scheduled for July 26, 2021, has been cancelled. No other agenda items were listed.

Board of Fire Commissioners

The regular meeting of the Branford Board of Fire Commissioners scheduled for July 22, 2021, was canceled. No other items were listed on the agenda.

RTM

The Representative Town Meeting will consider a resolution to increase the Dan Cosgrove Animal Shelter renovation appropriation from $2,895,000 to $4,595,000. The agenda also includes a request to transfer funds for police vehicle equipment and retired employee sick pay. Additionally, the meeting covers transfers related to the municipal facilities fund.

• Increase Dan Cosgrove Animal Shelter expansion appropriation from $2,895,000 to $4,595,000
• Transfer $114,000 for police vehicles and equipment
• Approve a $650,000 transfer from the fund balance for animal shelter renovation
• Address $96,546.31 in transfers for accumulated sick pay

The RTM unanimously approved a $650,000 appropriation from fund balance and a $1.7M increase in the animal shelter renovation budget, raising the total to $4.595M with bond authorization. The board also approved a $210,546.31 police department transfer, including $114,000 for vehicles and equipment. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved $650,000 fund balance appropriation for animal shelter (unanimous)
• Approved $1.7M increase in shelter appropriation and bond authorization to $4.595M (unanimous)
• Approved $210,546.31 police transfer, including $114,000 for vehicles and equipment (unanimous)

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen meeting scheduled for Wednesday, July 21, 2021, at 6:00 P.M. was canceled. No other agenda items were listed in the document.

Board of Education

This special meeting of the Branford Board of Education includes an executive session to discuss the Superintendent's evaluation. No other agenda items are listed for this session.

• Discussion of the Superintendent’s evaluation in executive session

The Branford Board of Education met in special session and unanimously approved entering executive session to discuss the Superintendent's evaluation. After returning to regular session, no action was taken, and the meeting adjourned. No substantive decisions were made.

• Approved motion to enter executive session for superintendent evaluation (unanimous)
• Approved motion to return to regular session (unanimous)
• Approved motion to adjourn (unanimous)

Board of Education

This Board of Education retreat meeting scheduled for July 21, 2021, was cancelled. No business was conducted or discussed.

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission will hold public hearings to consider two special exception applications. These include a request for grading at 14, 16, & 0 Buckley Road and a request for portable storage containers at 57 East Industrial Road.

• Special Exception for grading at 14, 16, & 0 Buckley Road
• Special Exception for portable storage trailers, containers, and boxes at 57 East Industrial Road

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Branford Planning & Zoning Commission met on July 15, 2021, to review several land use applications. The commission approved special exceptions for grading at 173 Hotchkiss Grove Road and fuel oil distribution at 57 East Industrial Road. A site plan for a fast food restaurant at 365 East Main Street was denied.

• Approved grading special exception for 173 Hotchkiss Grove Road
• Approved fuel oil storage and distribution at 57 East Industrial Road
• Approved indoor recreation use at 540 East Main Street (Units 10 & 11)
• Denied site plan for a fast food restaurant at 365 East Main Street

Planning & Zoning Commission

The commission will hold public hearings on land use applications, including a convenience store expansion and fuel oil distribution. The agenda also includes reviews of site plans for a fast food restaurant and a retail gift shop.

• Expansion of a convenience store at 49 Leetes Island Road
• Fuel oil sale and distribution site plan at 57 East Industrial Road
• Site plan for a fast food restaurant at 365 East Main Street
• Special exception for indoor recreation at 540 East Main Street
• Accessory apartment special exception at 11 Circle Drive

The Planning & Zoning Commission approved special exceptions for a new single-family home at 173 Hotchkiss Grove Road, container storage and fuel oil sale at 57 East Industrial Road, and an indoor recreation gym at 540 East Main Street (Units 10 & 11), each with conditions. The commission denied a site plan for a fast-food restaurant at 365 East Main Street without prejudice due to an incomplete application and an unpaid fee. Three applications were withdrawn, and several items were tabled or continued to future meetings.

• Approved special exception for single-family dwelling at 173 Hotchkiss Grove Road (unanimous)
• Approved special exception and site plan for container storage and fuel oil sale at 57 East Industrial Road (unanimous)
• Approved special exception for indoor recreation at 540 East Main Street, Units 10 & 11 (unanimous)
• Denied site plan for fast-food restaurant at 365 East Main Street without prejudice (unanimous)
• Withdrawn: Buckley Road open space residential development and grading applications
• Withdrawn: Alex Warfield Road grading application
• Tabled: 116 Montowese Street retail gift shop site plan
• Continued: 49 Leetes Island Road convenience store expansion to 9/2/21

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission will hold public hearings to consider several applications for special exceptions. These include grading for utility line upgrades and a single-family dwelling. The commission will also review proposals for indoor recreation use and a convenience store expansion.

• Utility line upgrades at 45-55 & 46-52 Alex Warfield Road
• Grading for a single family dwelling at 173 Hotchkiss Grove Road
• Indoor recreation use at 540 East Main Street (Units 10 & 11)
• Convenience store expansion at 49 Leetes Island Road

Board of Police Commissioners

The regular meeting of the Branford Board of Police Commissioners scheduled for July 12, 2021, is cancelled. No other agenda items were listed.

RTM Public Services Committee

The regular meeting of the Branford RTM Public Services Committee scheduled for July 8, 2021, has been cancelled. This notice contains only the cancellation of the scheduled session.

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen meeting scheduled for Wednesday, July 7, 2021, at 6:00 P.M. has been canceled. No other agenda items were provided.

RTM Ways and Means Committee

The Public Services and Ways and Means Committees will review the Dan Cosgrove Animal Shelter facility expansion. The meeting includes considering a resolution to increase renovation and bond authorization from $2,895,000 to $4,595,000. Additionally, committees will consider budget transfers for police wages and equipment.

• Resolution to increase animal shelter renovation appropriation and bond authorization to $4,595,000
• Proposed $650,000 appropriation from the undesignated fund balance for animal shelter renovation
• Transfer request of $210,546.31 from Board of Police Commissioners accounts
• Police transfer of $114,000 to funds for vehicles and vehicle equipment

The joint Public Services and Ways and Means committees approved a $650,000 transfer from undesignated fund balance to partially fund the Dan Cosgrove Animal Shelter renovation, increasing the FY2021 General Fund budget to $119,517,730. They also recommended a resolution to increase the shelter's appropriation and bond authorization from $2,895,000 to $4,595,000, with adjustments including zero North Branford cash contribution and $464,500 in bond proceeds. Additionally, they unanimously approved a $210,546.31 police department transfer for capital fund and sick pay.

• Approved police FY2021 transfer of $210,546.31 from wages, overtime, and seasonal staff to capital fund ($114,000) and accumulated sick pay ($96,546.31)
• Approved $650,000 fund balance appropriation for animal shelter renovation, raising General Fund budget to $119,517,730
• Approved resolution to increase animal shelter appropriation and bond authorization from $2,895,000 to $4,595,000, with North Branford contribution set to $0 and bond proceeds at $464,500
• Public Services Committee approved shelter resolution 4-1; Ways and Means approved unanimously
• Adjourned meeting after agenda completion

RTM Public Services Committee

The Public Services and Ways and Means Committees will meet to consider budget transfers and resolutions for recommendation to the RTM. This includes a proposal to increase the Dan Cosgrove Animal Shelter renovation appropriation and a police department fund transfer for vehicle equipment.

• Increase animal shelter expansion and bond authorization from $2,895,000 to $4,595,000
• Transfer $114,000 from Police Commissioner funds for vehicle equipment
• Recommend a $650,000 transfer from the fund balance for animal shelter renovations

The joint Public Services and Ways and Means Committees approved a $210,546.31 transfer from the Board of Police Commissioners to cover capital fund and sick pay costs, and recommended a $650,000 appropriation from undesignated fund balance for the animal shelter renovation. They also approved a resolution to increase the shelter's bond authorization from $2,895,000 to $4,595,000, with amendments adjusting North Branford's cash contribution to $0 and bond proceeds to $464,500. The votes were 4-1 in Public Services and unanimous in Ways and Means.

• Approved police department transfer of $210,546.31 from wages, overtime, and part-time staff to capital fund and sick pay, with $114,000 for vehicles and equipment.
• Approved $650,000 appropriation from undesignated fund balance for the animal shelter renovation, increasing the FY2021 General Fund budget to $119,517,730.
• Approved resolution to increase animal shelter bond authorization from $2,895,000 to $4,595,000, with amendments: North Branford cash contribution set to $0 and bond proceeds increased to $464,500.
• Public Services Committee approved the resolution 4-1; Ways and Means approved unanimously.
• Adjourned the joint meeting after completing the agenda.

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Branford Planning & Zoning Commission met to finalize several land use applications and bond releases. The commission approved a site plan for 2 Third Avenue with conditions but denied security lighting upgrades at West Main Street.

• Approved site plan and coastal permit for a two-family dwelling at 2 Third Avenue with conditions
• Denied security lighting upgrade application for 1025-1091 West Main Street
• Approved time extension for the 3 Lot Re-Subdivision at 60 Maple Street
• Approved bond releases for 23 Laurel Street, 80 Bradley Street, and partial release for 221 West Main Street

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Commission will hold public hearings regarding residential development on Buckley Road and security lighting upgrades on West Main Street. The meeting also includes reviews of tabled applications for a fast food restaurant and a two-family dwelling. New business items include requests for container storage and a retail gift shop.

• Public hearing: Residential development at 14, 16 & 0 Buckley Road
• Public hearing: Security lighting upgrades at 1025-1091 West Main Street
• Site plan review: Fast food restaurant at 305 East Main Street
• Special exception request: Container storage at 57 East Industrial Road
• Site plan review: Retail gift shop at 116 Montowese Street

The Commission denied a special exception for upgraded security lighting at 1025-1091 West Main Street because the proposal exceeded the lighting limits in the Zoning Regulations. The public hearing for the Montowese Development Group's open space residential development at 14, 16 & 0 Buckley Road was continued to July 15, 2021, with the applicant granting a time extension. Several other applications were tabled or scheduled for the July 15 meeting, and the Commission approved bond releases and a time extension for the Mariners Landing project.

• Denied lighting upgrade special exception at 1025-1091 West Main Street (unanimous)
• Continued Buckley Road public hearing to July 15, 2021
• Approved site plan for two-family dwelling at 2 Third Avenue (unanimous)
• Approved 90-day time extension for Mariners Landing subdivision (unanimous)
• Approved bond release for 23 Laurel Street ($2,675) (unanimous)
• Approved partial bond release for 221 West Main Street ($10,400) (unanimous)
• Approved bond release for 80 Bradley Street ($2,000) (unanimous)
• Tabled several items including fast food restaurant at 365 East Main Street and retail gift shop at 116 Montowese Street

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen will consider several contract approvals and bid waivers. Proposed items include a lease for school Chromebooks and an ambulance module renovation. The agenda also includes discussions regarding tax appeals and litigation.

• $382,997 lease agreement for 970 Chromebooks and accessories for the Board of Education
• $52,500 contract award to True Blue for demolition at 26 Church Street
• Bid waiver for ambulance module renovation not to exceed $169,748.20
• $25,665 purchase of a submersible pump for the Wastewater Treatment Facility
• Tax abatement request for 191 Short Beach Road

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen unanimously approved several tax appeal settlements, including cases involving the Estate of J. Smith, Southpac Trust International, Charles Goetsch, The Buccaneers Company, and Shoreline Shellfish. They also waived bids and awarded contracts for software, building demolition, Chromebooks, an ambulance remount, a roll-off container, and wastewater equipment. Additionally, they approved a resolution for state emergency management documents, tax abatement, event permits, and reappointments.

• Approved settlement in Estate of J. Smith v. Town of Branford tax appeal case.
• Approved settlement in Southpac Trust International, Inc. v. Town of Branford (101 Stony Creek Road) tax appeal case.
• Approved settlements in Charles Goetsch v. Town of Branford (11 Yowago Avenue) and The Buccaneers Company v. Town of Branford (Kidds Island) tax appeal cases.
• Approved settlement in Shoreline Shellfish, LLC et al v. Town of Branford (Docket No. NNH-C13-6040558-S).
• Waived bid and awarded 5-year contract to Cott Systems for software assurance at $12,240/year plus $1,280 one-time fee, contingent on Board of Finance report.
• Waived bid and awarded contract to True Blue for abatement/demolition at 26 Church Street for $52,500.
• Approved 4-year lease with American Capital for 970 HP Chromebooks, licensing, and shells for $382,997.
• Waived bid and awarded contract to Eastford Fire & Rescue Sales, Inc. for ambulance remount on 2022 Ford E-450, not to exceed $169,748.20.

Board of Finance

The board will discuss increasing bond authorization for the Dan Cosgrove Animal Shelter renovation and expansion. The agenda also includes a police department transfer request for vehicles and sick pay, as well as approval of the 2015 tax suspense list.

• Proposed increase of animal shelter expansion bond authorization from $2,895,000 to $4,595,000
• Police Department transfer request of $210,546.31 for vehicles and sick pay
• Approval of the 2015 Grand List Year tax suspense list totaling $96,701.99
• Proposed $650,000 transfer from fund balance to partially fund animal shelter renovation

The Board of Finance unanimously approved a resolution recommending the RTM increase the animal shelter renovation appropriation and bond authorization from $2,895,000 to $4,595,000. The board also approved a $650,000 transfer from fund balance, a $1,700,000 Fund 720 adjustment, a $210,546.31 police budget transfer, and the 2015 Grand List suspense list of $96,701.99.

• Approved resolution to increase animal shelter appropriation and bond authorization from $2,895,000 to $4,595,000, recommending RTM adoption.
• Approved $650,000 transfer from fund balance to partially fund the animal shelter renovation, increasing the FY2021 General Fund budget to $119,517,730.
• Approved $1,700,000 in Fund 720 appropriation adjustments for the shelter, funded by donations, fund balance, North Branford contribution, and bond proceeds.
• Approved $210,546.31 police budget transfer for two vehicles and sick pay payouts, funded from wages, overtime, and part-time staff accounts.
• Approved the 2015 Grand List suspense list totaling $96,701.99 for uncollectible motor vehicle and personal property taxes.

Board of Fire Commissioners

The regular meeting of the Branford Board of Fire Commissioners scheduled for June 24, 2021, has been canceled. The provided agenda contains only a cancellation notice.

RTM Rules and Ordinances Committee

The regular meeting of the committee scheduled for June 22, 2021, was cancelled. The agenda contains only this cancellation notice.

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Commission will hold public hearings for a residential development at 14, 16, and 0 Buckley Road and security lighting upgrades on West Main Street. The agenda also includes site plan reviews for a skincare spa and a fast food restaurant. Other items include grading applications and time extension requests.

• Open space residential development at 14, 16 & 0 Buckley Road
• Grading application for 96, 102 & 104 Stony Creek Road
• Security lighting upgrades at 1025-1091 West Main Street
• Site plan for a skincare spa at 537-547 Main Street
• Site plan for a fast food restaurant at 365 East Main Street

The Planning and Zoning Commission approved a grading special exception for a single-family house at 96, 102 & 104 Stony Creek Road, subject to conditions including legal merger of the properties and erosion control. It also approved a special exception for a two-family dwelling at 8 Svea Avenue, with conditions on lighting, drainage, and a one-year expiration. The Commission appointed Dylan Willette as the new Zoning Enforcement Officer and approved a 6-month extension for grading at 58 East Industrial Drive. Several other applications were tabled or continued to future meetings.

• Approved grading special exception for 96, 102 & 104 Stony Creek Road (DeMartino Development) with conditions.
• Approved two-family dwelling special exception at 8 Svea Avenue (Joseph Lepre) with conditions.
• Appointed Dylan Willette as new Zoning Enforcement Officer.
• Approved 6-month extension for grading at 58 East Industrial Drive.
• Established bond for 149 Cherry Hill Road.
• Approved site plan for skincare spa at 537-547 Main Street with condition on signage/lighting.
• Tabled items: Oil Barons (49 Leetes Island Rd), Renz Development (365 East Main St), Charles Potter (2 Third Ave), Christopher DeBell (173 Hotchkiss Grove Rd).
• Continued public hearings: Montowese Development (14, 16 & 0 Buckley Rd) and KIOP Branford (1025-1091 West Main St) to July 1.

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission is holding public hearings to consider four applications. These include requests for grading, lighting upgrades, and new dwellings.

• Grading for a single family home at 96, 102 & 104 Stony Creek Road
• Grading upgrades at 45-55 & 46-52 Alex Warfield Road (Trolley Museum)
• Two-family dwelling at 8 Svea Avenue
• Lighting upgrades at 1025-1091 West Main Street

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen meeting scheduled for Wednesday, June 16, 2021, at 6:00 P.M. was canceled.

Board of Education

The Board of Education will review the 2021-22 school calendar adjustment and the ESSER grant. The meeting includes a first reading of policies regarding Title IX sex discrimination and sexual harassment prohibitions. Additionally, the board will recognize CABE Student Leadership Award recipients.

• 2021-22 calendar adjustment
• ESSER grant discussion
• First reading of Title IX policies (4000.1 and 5145.44)
• Presentation of CABE Student Leadership Award recipients
• Discussion of citizen claim concerning BOE member conduct

The Branford Board of Education approved a motion to direct the Superintendent to engage professional services for a feasibility study of the Walsh Intermediate School (WIS) fields, coordinating with town departments. The board also unanimously approved extending Policy C1902 (COVID-19 health and safety protocols) to cover summer programming. Additionally, the board approved 2021-22 calendar adjustments, including September 8 as the first day of school and no school on Yom Kippur and Columbus Day/Indigenous People's Day. A motion to open an investigation into a citizen's claim concerning board member conduct was denied.

• Approved 2021-22 calendar adjustments: first day Sept 8, 2021; no school Sept 16 (Yom Kippur); last day June 17, 2022.
• Approved no school on Oct 11, 2021 for Columbus Day/Indigenous People's Day.
• Approved moving policies 4000.1 and 5145.44 (Title IX) to second reading.
• Approved extending Policy C1902 (COVID-19 protocols) to cover summer programming.
• Approved directing Superintendent to conduct a feasibility study of WIS fields.
• Denied motion to open an investigation into a citizen's claim concerning board member conduct.
• Approved minutes from May 19, 2021 meeting as amended.

Board of Fire Commissioners

The Board will interview candidates and consider promotions for several fire department leadership positions. The agenda also includes a proposed mutual aid agreement with East Haven and a bid waiver recommendation for an ambulance purchase.

• Promotions for Fire Marshal and Deputy Chief roles
• Automatic Mutual Aid Agreement with East Haven Fire Department
• Bid waiver recommendation for an ambulance up to $179,748.20

Board of Fire Commissioners

The Board of Fire Commissioners will interview candidates for several leadership positions, including Fire Marshal. The meeting also includes consideration of a mutual aid agreement with East Haven and a bid waiver for an ambulance purchase.

• Interviews for Fire Marshal, Deputy Fire-Marshal, and Deputy Chief roles
• Promotions to vacant fire department leadership positions
• Automatic Mutual Aid Agreement between Branford and East Haven Fire Departments
• Bid waiver for a remounted ambulance from Eastford Fire & Rescue Sales, Inc. up to $179,748.20

The Board of Fire Commissioners unanimously approved promotions for Robert Dobuzinsky to Fire Marshal, Amanda Mark to Deputy Fire Marshal (Ancillary Duty), and John Cudgma Jr. to Deputy Chief of Safety and Administration. They also approved an automatic mutual aid agreement with East Haven effective August 1, 2021, and a recommendation to waive the bid for a remounted ambulance from Eastford Fire & Rescue Sales, Inc. for up to $169,748.20.

• Promoted Robert Dobuzinsky to Fire Marshal (unanimous)
• Promoted Amanda Mark to Deputy Fire Marshal (Ancillary Duty) (unanimous)
• Promoted John Cudgma Jr. to Deputy Chief of Safety and Administration (unanimous)
• Approved Automatic Mutual Aid Agreement with East Haven Fire Department effective Aug 1, 2021 (unanimous)
• Approved recommendation to waive bid for remounted ambulance from Eastford Fire & Rescue Sales, Inc., not to exceed $169,748.20 (unanimous)

Board of Finance

The Board of Finance will consider increasing the appropriation and bond authorization for the Dan Cosgrove Animal Shelter renovation from $2,895,000 to $4,595,000. The meeting also includes an update on the renovation project and a request regarding a five-year contract renewal with Cott Systems.

• Increase animal shelter renovation appropriation from $2,895,000 to $4,595,000
• Update on Dan Cosgrove Animal Shelter renovation project
• Five-year contract renewal with Cott Systems for land records software

The Board of Finance deferred action on a resolution to increase the Dan Cosgrove Animal Shelter renovation appropriation and bond authorization from $2,895,000 to $4,595,000, pending additional information at the June 28 meeting. The board heard a presentation from Enterprise Builders on cost increases and a funding pathway memo from Finance Director Jim Finch. The board unanimously recommended approval of a five-year contract renewal with Cott Systems for the land records management software.

• Deferred action on resolution to increase animal shelter appropriation from $2,895,000 to $4,595,000 (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of five-year Cott Systems contract for land records software (unanimous)

Board of Police Commissioners

The Board will review reports from the Chief of Police, including CompStat and injury data. The agenda also includes an executive session for a certified officer interview and a request regarding Linden Avenue traffic bollards.

• Interview of a certified officer in executive session
• Review of CompStat, forfeiture, and injury reports
• Request to remove pedestrian “lollipops” on Linden Ave

The Board unanimously approved the minutes from May 10, 2021, and entered executive session to interview a certified officer. After returning to regular session, the Board unanimously extended an offer of employment to Andre Coutu as a Patrolman, effective July 1, 2021. The Chief reported no injuries, a stable forfeiture account, and a 13% decrease in part one crimes, though theft from autos has increased. The Traffic Committee recommended no action on removing pedestrian 'lollipops' on Linden Avenue and discussed issues in the Sybil Creek area.

• Approved minutes from May 10, 2021, unanimously
• Entered executive session to interview a certified officer, unanimously
• Extended offer of employment to Andre Coutu as Patrolman, effective July 1, 2021, unanimously
• Traffic Committee recommended no action on removing pedestrian 'lollipops' on Linden Avenue
• Adjourned meeting at 6:28 p.m., unanimously

RTM

The Branford Representative Town Meeting will consider creating a Blight Ordinance and an ordinance for Unlamused Capital Funds. The meeting also includes discussions on repealing piggeries regulations and approving a union agreement for water treatment employees. Additionally, the body will review several budget transfers from contingency funds to various town departments.

• Creation of a Blight Ordinance
• Proposal to repeal ordinances regarding piggeries
• Agreement with United Public Services Employees Union Local #424 Water Treatment Employees
• Budget transfers from contingency totaling $13,345 for various town departments
• Appointment of Judith Amarone to the Greater New Haven Transit District

The Branford Representative Town Meeting passed a new Blight Prevention Ordinance in a 24-3 roll call vote, establishing a process for addressing blighted properties with voluntary remediation and citations. The RTM also approved participation in the Neighborhood Assistance Tax Credit Program and three applicants (CT Hospice, the Animal Shelter, and Stony Creek Fife and Drum Corp) unanimously, after defeating a motion to divide the applicants. A union contract with Water Treatment Employees was approved 25-1, and several FY21 budget transfers were approved.

• Passed Blight Prevention Ordinance (24-3)
• Approved Neighborhood Assistance Tax Credit Program participation (unanimous)
• Approved 3 NAA applicants: CT Hospice, Animal Shelter, Stony Creek Fife & Drum Corp (unanimous)
• Defeated motion to divide NAA applicants for discussion (14-13)
• Approved union contract with UPSEU Local #424 Water Treatment Employees (25-1)
• Approved FY21 budget transfers from Contingency ($13,345) (unanimous)
• Approved Animal Control Fund transfer & resolution ($1,632) (unanimous)
• Approved Sewer Utility Fund transfer & resolution ($321) (25-1)

RTM Education Committee

The regular meeting of the Branford RTM Education sub-committee scheduled for Monday, June 7, 2021, has been cancelled.

• Cancellation of the June 7, 2021, regular meeting

RTM Public Services Committee

The regular meeting of the Branford RTM Public Services Committee scheduled for Thursday, June 3, 2021, has been cancelled.

Planning & Zoning Commission

This notice records actions taken by the Branford Planning & Zoning Commission at its June 3, 2021, meeting. The commission approved modifications for a development at 47 Gould Lane and special exceptions for properties on Buena Vista Road and Whiting Farm Road.

• Approved residential open space modification at 47 Gould Lane
• Approved subdivision modification at 47 Gould Lane
• Approved one car garage with loft at 10 Buena Vista Road
• Approved accessory apartment at 18 Whiting Farm Road

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Branford Planning & Zoning Commission met on June 3, 2021, to review several land use applications. The commission approved modifications for residential open space developments at 47 Gould Lane and a garage with loft at 10 Buena Vista Road. Other approved actions included an accessory apartment request and various bond releases.

• Residential open space development modifications at 47 Gould Lane
• Garage with loft special exception at 10 Buena Vista Road
• Accessory apartment special exception at 18 Whiting Farm Road
• Partial bond releases for cherry Hill Road and Todds Hill Road
• Time extension request for grading at 58 East Industrial Drive

Planning & Zoning Commission

The commission will hold public hearings for residential modifications at 47 Gould Lane and a coastal site plan for Buckley Road. New business includes reviews of site plans for a skincare spa on Main Street and a fast food restaurant. Other items involve special exceptions for garages, apartments, and security lighting upgrades.

• Residential development modifications at 47 Gould Lane
• Coastal site plan for 14, 16 & 0 Buckley Road
• Site plan for a skincare spa at 539 Main Street
• Site plan for a fast food restaurant at 365 East Main Street
• Security lighting upgrade at 1025-1091 West Main Street

The Planning & Zoning Commission approved two related applications from Stony Creek Estates LLC for 47 Gould Lane, allowing development of units 24-29 to be accessed via Luisa Court, with conditions including vapor barriers and sub-slab ventilation for units 24-26. The commission also approved special exceptions for a garage with loft at 10 Buena Vista Road and an accessory apartment at 18 Whiting Farm Road. Several other items were tabled, including a grading application for 96-104 Stony Creek Road due to an incorrect legal notice, and a fast food restaurant site plan at 365 East Main Street.

• Approved Special Exception Modification #20-11.3 for 47 Gould Lane (5-0)
• Approved Subdivision Modification #21-3.12 for 47 Gould Lane (5-0)
• Approved Special Exception for garage with loft at 10 Buena Vista Road (unanimous)
• Approved Special Exception for accessory apartment at 18 Whiting Farm Road (unanimous)
• Tabled grading special exception for 96-104 Stony Creek Road to 6/17/21
• Tabled site plan for fast food restaurant at 365 East Main Street
• Approved partial bond releases totaling $13,132.50 for four properties
• Established bond of $805.00 for 8 Howd Avenue

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Branford Planning & Zoning Commission will hold public hearings via remote technology. The commission is considering applications for grading, an oversized accessory structure, and an accessory apartment.

• Special exception for grading at 102 & 104 Stony Creek Road
• Special exception for an oversized accessory structure at 10 Buena Vista Road
• Special exception for an accessory apartment at 18 Whiting Farm Road

Board of Selectmen

The Board will consider a five-year software contract for the Land Records Management System. They will also review an employment agreement for Assistant Fire Chief Gary Bloomquist and proposed changes to the Voya 457(b) plan.

• Software contract for Resolution 3 Land Records Management System at $12,240 per year plus a $1,280 fee
• Employment agreement for Assistant Fire Chief Gary Bloomquist through September 30, 2025
• Addition of a loan option to the Voya 457(b) plan
• Addition of a Roth 457(b) account to the Voya 457(b) plan
• Appointments for the Parks and Open Space Authority

The Board of Selectmen unanimously approved a five-year contract with Cott Systems for software assurance for the Resolution 3 Land Records Management System at $12,240 per year plus a one-time fee of $1,280, contingent on a favorable Board of Finance report. The board also approved an employment agreement for Assistant Fire Chief Gary Bloomquist through September 30, 2025, and added loan options to the Voya 457(b) plan. Two reappointments to the Parks and Open Space Authority were approved. No substantive decisions were made on the issues raised in public comment.

• Approved waiver of bid and five-year Cott Systems contract for land records software at $12,240/year plus $1,280 one-time fee (unanimous)
• Approved employment agreement for Assistant Fire Chief Gary Bloomquist through September 30, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved adding an additional loan option to the Voya 457(b) plan (unanimous)
• Approved adding a Roth 457(b) account to the Voya 457(b) plan (unanimous)
• Approved reappointment of Wendy Burton to Parks and Open Space Authority, term to expire June 30, 2024 (unanimous)
• Approved reappointment of Amy Bartels to Parks and Open Space Authority, term to expire June 30, 2024 (unanimous)

RTM Ways and Means Committee

The regular meeting of the Branford RTM Ways & Means Committee scheduled for June 2, 2021, was cancelled by Chair Peter Black. The agenda contains no other items or business.

RTM Rules and Ordinances Committee

This document outlines the procedures for when unbonded and bonded capital funds expire and transfer to the general fund balance. It also mandates that the Finance Director maintain public reports regarding capital fund lists and balances.

• Transfer of unexpended operating funds to the undesignated general fund balance
• Two-year availability period for unbonded capital funds unless extended
• Five-year expiration period for bonded funds unless extended
• Requirement for a public Capital Funds List report including account descriptions
• Requirement for an annual public Capital Funds Balance Report

RTM Rules and Ordinances Committee

The committee is reviewing a proposed ordinance designed to address blighted properties and prevent property value reduction. The ordinance outlines a process for voluntary remediation and establishes authority for citations in specific cases. It also proposes the creation of a Blight Prevention Officer and an investigation team.

• Proposed Blight Ordinance (approved by R&O on 5/26/2021)
• Establishment of a Blight Prevention Officer
• Creation of a Blight Investigation Team
• Definition of criteria for a 'Blighted Premise'

RTM Rules and Ordinances Committee

The RTM is reviewing a ratified tentative agreement between the Town of Branford and the United Public Service Employees Union, Local #424. The contract covers Water Treatment employees for the period of July 1, 2020, through June 30, 2023.

• Wage increases of 2.5% in 2021, 2.0% in 2022, and 2.25% in 2023
• On-call pay increased to $45 for weekdays and $50 for weekends and holidays
• Promotions, transfers, and layoffs based on skill and performance rather than seniority alone
• Safety shoe reimbursement increased from $165 to $175 per year
• Layoff recall period reduced from 18 months to 12 months

RTM Rules and Ordinances Committee

The RTM Rules & Ordinances Committee is reviewing items for recommendation to the full RTM. The agenda includes a contract between the Town of Branford and its WPCA employees union. The committee will also consider an ordinance regarding capital funds expiration and review a proposed blight ordinance.

• WPCA employees union contract recommendation
• Ordinance mandating expiration of capital funds
• Review of proposed blight ordinance

Board of Fire Commissioners

The regular Board of Fire Commissioners meeting scheduled for May 27, 2021, was canceled.

Board of Education

The Branford Board of Education is holding a special retreat meeting focused on discussion items. The agenda includes reviewing board roles, responsibilities, and conduct, as well as updates on leadership and performance.

• Discussion on BOE role, responsibility, and conduct
• Update on governance and leadership within the Central Office Cabinet
• Discussion regarding relationships and effective partnerships
• Review of BOE performance and student impact

The Branford Board of Education held a special retreat meeting on May 26, 2021, facilitated by Dr. Joe Erardi. The meeting focused on discussions about board roles, responsibilities, conduct, and leadership, with no formal decisions made. The board unanimously approved a motion to adjourn.

• Adjourned meeting unanimously (Michaels/Borrus)

RTM Rules and Ordinances Committee

The RTM Rules and Ordinances Committee is meeting to consider a recommendation for a proposed blight ordinance. The draft aims to establish a process for addressing blighted properties that may impact neighborhood property values. It outlines procedures for inspections, warnings, and enforcement by a Blight Prevention Officer.

• Review of recommended draft blight ordinance
• Proposed creation of a Blight Prevention Officer role
• Establishment of a Blight Investigation Team
• Provisions for addressing abandoned motor vehicles and accumulated refuse

Board of Finance

The board will review performance presentations for the Police Pension Plan and Volunteer Fire Incentive Plan. Members will also consider a resolution to increase the animal shelter expansion bond to $4,595,000. Additionally, the meeting includes discussions on FY21 budget transfers and setting the mill rate for fiscal year 2021-2022.

• Resolution to increase animal shelter expansion bond from $2,895,000 to $4,595,000
• Employment contract for Assistant Fire Chief Gary Bloomquist at a $105,000 base salary
• FY21 budget transfers from contingency to departments including Police and Human Resources
• Performance presentations for the Police Pension Plan and Volunteer Fire Incentive Plan

The Board of Finance unanimously approved setting the mill rate for fiscal year 2021-2022 at 29.45 mills, reflecting a 0.53 mill increase from the prior year. The board also approved rebalancing of assets for the Police Pension, Volunteer Fire Incentive, and OPEB Trust plans, and gave a favorable advisory opinion on the Assistant Fire Chief's employment contract. Several budget transfers for salary changes were approved, and the board took no action on the proposed animal shelter renovation bond increase, deferring to a future special meeting.

• Set FY2021-22 mill rate at 29.45 mills (unanimous)
• Approved rebalancing of Police Pension Plan assets (unanimous)
• Approved rebalancing of Volunteer Fire Incentive Plan assets (unanimous)
• Approved rebalancing of OPEB Trust assets (unanimous)
• Gave favorable advisory opinion on Assistant Fire Chief Gary Bloomquist's contract (unanimous)
• Approved $13,345 general fund transfer for salary changes (unanimous)
• Approved $1,632 Animal Control Fund transfer for salary changes (unanimous)
• Took no action on animal shelter renovation bond increase; deferred to special meeting (unanimous)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Branford Planning and Zoning Commission met on May 20, 2021, to review various land use applications. The commission approved requests for a car storage lot, accessory apartments, and septic system installations. All approved applications were granted with conditions.

• Car storage parking lot at 101 West Main Street
• Accessory apartments at 28 Pine Tree Drive and 46 Parish Farm Road
• Septic tank installation at 46 Parish Farm Road
• Wholesale furniture with 20% retail use at 540 East Main Street (Unit 7)
• In-ground pool at 130 Pawson Road

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission is holding public hearings for several residential development modifications and new projects. Items include changes to unit access at Stony Creek Estates and a residential project on Buckley Road. Other applications involve accessory apartments, car storage, and a skincare spa site plan.

• Residential modification for Stony Creek Estates, LLC
• Car storage parking lot at 101 West Main Street
• Accessory apartment applications at 28 Pine Tree Drive and 46 Parish Farm Road
• Open space residential development at 14, 16 & 0 Buckley Road
• Skincare spa site plan for 539 Main Street

The Branford Planning & Zoning Commission approved seven special exception applications, including accessory apartments, grading, a car storage lot, and a wholesale furniture use, all with conditions. Three public hearings were continued to the June 3 meeting: the Stony Creek Estates modification, the Buckley Road open space development, and the 101 West Main Street car storage lot. The commission also tabled a time extension request for a subdivision mylar filing.

• Approved car storage parking lot at 101 West Main St (unanimous)
• Approved accessory apartment at 28 Pine Tree Drive (unanimous)
• Approved accessory apartment & oversized structure at 46 Parish Farm Road (unanimous)
• Approved grading for septic tank at 46 Parish Farm Road (unanimous)
• Approved wholesale furniture with 20% retail at 540 East Main St Unit 7 (unanimous)
• Approved grading & coastal site plan for in-ground pool at 130 Pawson Road (unanimous)
• Approved grading for septic system at 8 Holly Lane (unanimous)
• Tabled time extension request for 8 Howd Ave subdivision mylar

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Branford Planning & Zoning Commission will hold public hearings on May 20, 2021. The agenda includes applications for an open space residential development and several special exceptions regarding accessory apartments, grading, and business use.

• Open space residential development at 14, 16, & 0 Buckley Road
• Accessory apartment and structure at 46 Parish Farm Road
• Wholesale furniture and retail use at 540 East Main Street (Unit 7)
• In-ground pool and grading at 130 Pawson Road
• Septic tank installation at 46 Parish Farm Road

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen will consider contract awards for Foote Park renovations and the 2021 fireworks display. The agenda also includes reports on wastewater repairs and several waste management contract extensions.

• $22,593 contract for Foote Park Tennis Courts Viewing Area Renovation Project
• $24,000 contract for the 2021 Fireworks display
• Emergency wastewater repair report for Maple Street
• Extensions for various waste management contracts
• MADD request to use the Town Green on October 9, 2021

Board of Selectmen

The Board will consider requests to waive bidding for fireworks and park renovation projects. They will also review several solid waste management contract extensions. Additionally, the board will hear a report on emergency wastewater repairs on Maple Street.

• Contract award for Foote Park Tennis Courts Viewing Area Renovation ($22,593)
• Contract award for 2021 Fireworks display ($24,000)
• Emergency wastewater repair report for Maple Street
• Extensions for various solid waste management contracts
• Request from MADD to use the Town Green on October 9, 2021

The Board of Selectmen unanimously approved waiving bids to award a $22,593 contract to Van Wilgen's Garden Center for the Foote Park Tennis Courts Viewing Area Renovation Project and a $24,000 contract to Zambelli Fireworks for the 2021 display. They also unanimously approved extending six solid waste contracts for one year at previously bid prices, accepted a report on emergency sewer repairs, approved a MADD event on the Town Green, and made appointments/reappointments.

• Approved waiver of bid and contract to Van Wilgen's Garden Center for $22,593 for Foote Park tennis courts viewing area (unanimous)
• Approved waiver of bid and contract to Zambelli Fireworks for $24,000 for 2021 fireworks (unanimous)
• Approved one-year extension of Curbside Collection contract at previously bid prices (unanimous)
• Approved one-year extension of Disposal of Newspaper, Cardboard and Office Paper contract (unanimous)
• Approved one-year extension of Disposal of Commingled Containers contract (unanimous)
• Approved one-year extension of Hauling of Newspaper, Bottles & Cans and Cardboard contract (unanimous)
• Approved one-year extension of Recycling of Scrap Metal contract (unanimous)
• Approved one-year extension of Management of Bulky Waste contract (unanimous)

Board of Education

The Board will receive a presentation regarding the Walsh Intermediate School project update from the OAC Team. The meeting also includes a discussion and potential action regarding the modification of Bylaw 9325.

• OAC Team - WIS Project Update
• Modification of Bylaw 9325
• Superintendent’s Report/WIS Next Generation Update

The Board of Education approved the April 12, 2021 meeting minutes and unanimously approved two agenda changes related to an email about alleged ethical conduct, including entering executive session. The board heard a presentation on the Walsh Intermediate School project, noting it is under budget and on schedule except for the pool, and discussed a potential modification to Bylaw 9325 regarding disruptive conduct at meetings, but took no final action on the bylaw.

• Approved minutes from April 12, 2021 meeting (Michaels abstained)
• Approved action on email dated April 27, 2021 regarding alleged ethical conduct (unanimous)
• Approved executive session to discuss citizen's email (unanimous)
• Motion to enter executive session on citizen's claim rescinded

RTM Rules and Ordinances Committee

The committee will review proposed revisions to the Code of Ethics for recommendation to the full RTM. Members will also consider an ordinance establishing time-limits for capital fund expenditures, specifically regarding when unbonded and bonded funds transfer to the general fund.

• Revision to Code of Ethics
• Proposed ordinance for capital fund expenditure time-limits
• Rules for expiration of unbonded appropriations
• Rules for expiration of bonded funds

The Rules and Ordinances Committee voted unanimously to amend a draft ordinance to reduce the time for transferring expired bonded funds to the undesignated fund from seven to five years. A proposal to split returned funds 50/50 between the Coastal Resilience fund and the undesignated fund failed. The committee also re-referred the ordinance for further consultation with the Finance Director on capital fund reporting requirements.

• Amended bonded fund expiration from 7 to 5 years (7-0)
• Re-referred capital fund reporting sections for further consultation (7-0)
• Rejected 50/50 split of returned funds to Coastal Resilience and undesignated funds (2-4-1)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The commission will hold public hearings via remote technology regarding several land use applications. Proposed items include a car storage facility, an accessory apartment, and a restaurant. The agenda also includes a proposed amendment to sections 5.10 and 6.5 regarding parking requirements.

• Zoning regulation amendment for Sections 5.10 & 6.5 regarding parking requirements
• Special exception for a car storage parking facility at 101 West Main Street
• Special exception for an accessory apartment at 28 Pine Tree Drive
• Special exception for a restaurant at 1136-1140 Main Street

RTM Rules and Ordinances Committee

The Rules and Ordinances Committee is reviewing a draft for a new blight prevention ordinance. The proposal aims to establish a process for addressing blighted properties, such as dilapidated buildings or abandoned vehicles, through voluntary remediation or citations.

• Review of draft Blight Prevention Ordinance
• Proposed creation of a Blight Prevention Officer role
• Proposed establishment of a Blight Appeals Committee
• Definition of blighted premises and enforcement procedures

RTM

The RTM will consider budget recommendations from the Board of Finance for fiscal year 2021-2022. This includes appropriations for the Board of Education and various town departments. The meeting also includes votes on salary increases for several elected officials.

• $60,303,541 appropriation for the Board of Education
• $60,469,774 appropriation for Town Departments
• 2.0% salary increase for various elected officials
• $4,574,073 for the Wastewater Treatment Plant Budget
• $1,691,214 for the Human Services Special Revenue Fund

The RTM approved the total town budget of $120,515,315 for fiscal year 2021-2022 by a 24-5 roll call vote, including $60,303,541 for the Board of Education and $60,469,774 for town departments. Several committee amendments were adopted, including a $100,000 reduction to the education operating budget, a $41,000 cut to engineering wages that was later reversed, and reductions to police cruiser capital. The RTM also approved a lease with Zambelli Fireworks for storage at Stony Creek Quarry (23-6) and various special fund budgets.

• Approved total town budget of $120,515,315 for FY2021-22 (24-5)
• Approved $60,303,541 appropriation to Board of Education (unanimous)
• Approved $60,469,774 for town departments (unanimous)
• Rejected motion to cut Public Works Director position (16-13)
• Approved $26,000 increase to Executive Capital Budget for EVs (28-1)
• Approved lease with Zambelli Fireworks at Stony Creek Quarry (23-6)
• Approved $61,646 Open Space Fund budget (unanimous)
• Approved $4,574,073 Wastewater Treatment Plant budget (unanimous)

Board of Police Commissioners

The Board will meet via Zoom to approve minutes from the April 12, 2021 meeting and conduct an interview for a certified officer in executive session. The Chief of Police will also present reports regarding CompStat, forfeitures, and injuries.

• Interview of a certified officer
• Approval of April 12, 2021 minutes
• Chief's reports on CompStat, forfeiture, and injury
• Review of department letters regarding Officer Vitale, Det. Atkinson, and Officer Cassella

The Board unanimously approved the minutes from April 12, 2021, and entered executive session to interview a certified officer candidate. After returning to regular session, the Board unanimously voted to extend an offer of employment to Amanda Gonzalez, effective May 24, 2021. The chief's report noted a slight decrease in auto theft but increases in theft from autos and catalytic converter theft, and praised the department's response to an active shooter incident. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved minutes from April 12, 2021 (unanimous)
• Entered executive session to interview certified officer (unanimous)
• Extended employment offer to Amanda Gonzalez effective May 24, 2021 (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:14 p.m. (unanimous)

RTM Public Services Committee

The regular meeting of the Branford RTM Public Services Committee scheduled for May 6, 2021, has been cancelled. No other business was listed on the agenda.

• Meeting cancellation

Planning & Zoning Commission

At its May 6, 2021 meeting, the Branford Planning & Zoning Commission approved several applications. These included changes to parking regulations and special exceptions for construction and a restaurant. The commission also approved bond establishments for two properties.

• Amendment to parking requirement regulations (Sections 5.10 and 6.5)
• Special exception for a restaurant at 1136-1140 Main Street
• Grading special exception at 56 Stony Creek Road
• Construction modification at 56 Stony Creek Road
• Bond establishments for 93 Todds Hill Road and 155 Cherry Hill Road

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Commission will hold public hearings for various applications, including changes to parking requirements and residential development at Stony Creek Estates. The agenda also includes discussions on residential solar regulations and new grading requests.

• Amendment to Zoning Regulation Sections 5.10 & 6.5 (Parking Requirements)
• Modification of unit access for Stony Creek Estates, LLC at 47 Gould Lane
• Special exception for a car storage parking lot at 101 West Main Street
• Special exception for a restaurant at 1136-1040 Main Street
• Discussion on possible zoning changes regarding residential solar

The Branford Planning & Zoning Commission approved a zoning text amendment reducing parking requirements for restaurants in the Main Street Overlay District by 80%, effective May 20, 2021. The commission also approved a special exception for a wine bar at 1136-1040 Main Street, a grading special exception at 56 Stony Creek Road, and a modification to that grading approval with conditions. Several other applications were continued or tabled to the May 20 meeting.

• Approved zoning text amendment reducing restaurant parking requirements in Main Street Overlay District (unanimous)
• Approved special exception for restaurant (wine bar) at 1136-1040 Main Street with conditions (unanimous)
• Approved special exception for grading at 56 Stony Creek Road (unanimous)
• Approved special exception modification at 56 Stony Creek Road with conditions (unanimous)
• Tabled accessory apartment application at 28 Pine Tree Drive to May 20
• Continued public hearings for Stony Creek Estates and 101 West Main Street to May 20
• Established bond for 93 Todds Hill Rd for $3,800 (unanimous)
• Established bond for 155 Cherry Hill Rd for $3,635 (unanimous)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission will hold public hearings for several applications. These include requests for accessory apartments, a car storage lot, and a restaurant. The meeting also includes proposed changes to parking requirement regulations.

• Special Exception for an accessory apartment and structure at 46 Parish Farm Road
• Special Exception for a car storage parking lot at 101 West Main Street
• Special Exception for an accessory apartment at 28 Pine Tree Drive
• Zoning Regulation Amendment regarding parking requirements (Sections 5.10 & 6.5)
• Special Exception for a restaurant at 1136-1140 Main Street

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen will consider approving a lease with Zambelli Fireworks for storing fireworks at the Stony Creek Quarry, along with several Town Green use requests and appointments. The meeting also includes an executive session on tax appeals and approval of prior minutes.

• Lease agreement with Zambelli Fireworks for fireworks storage at Stony Creek Quarry
• Town Green use: memorial gathering May 16, Trinity Episcopal picnic May 23, Garden Club scarecrows Oct 15-Nov 2
• Appoint Finance Director James Finch as liaison for Neighborhood Assistance Act matters
• Reappointments to Center Revitalization Review Board: John Herzan and Tony Terry to 2024
• Appointment to Branford Housing Authority: Robert Imperato to 2026

The Branford Board of Selectmen unanimously approved a settlement in the 251 Linden LLC tax appeal and a lease with Zambelli Fireworks for storage at Stony Creek Quarry. They also approved several Town Green uses, reappointments, and an appointment to the Housing Authority, with one abstention. No votes were taken in executive session.

• Approved settlement in 251 Linden LLC v. Town of Branford tax appeal (unanimous)
• Approved lease with Zambelli Fireworks for Stony Creek Quarry storage (unanimous)
• Approved Town Green use for memorial gathering May 16 (unanimous)
• Approved Town Green use for Trinity Episcopal Church picnic May 23 (unanimous)
• Approved Town Green use for Branford Garden Club scarecrow displays Oct 15-Nov 2 (unanimous)
• Appointed James Finch as liaison for Neighborhood Assistance Act matters (unanimous)
• Reappointed John Herzan and Tony Terry to Center Revitalization Review Board (unanimous)
• Appointed Robert Imperato to Branford Housing Authority (2-0-1, Dunbar abstained)

RTM Ways and Means Committee

The Ways and Means Committee will review budgets for the Recreation Department Capital and Coastal Resiliency Fund. The committee is also tasked with making recommendations to the full RTM regarding several other departmental budgets.

• Review of Recreation Department Capital budget
• Review of Coastal Resiliency Fund budget
• Recommendations for BCTV and Parks & Open Space budgets
• Recommendations for Pensions & OPEB Contributions
• Recommendations for Municipal Insurance

RTM Education Committee

The RTM Education Committee will meet via Zoom to approve April meeting minutes. The committee will also act upon several FY 2021-2022 budget requests as amended by the Board of Finance.

• Approval of April meeting minutes
• School Age Child Care budget request
• Adult Education budget request
• Willoughby Wallace and James Blackstone Library budget requests
• Board of Education budget request

The committee unanimously approved the FY 2021-2022 budgets for School Age Child Care ($550,175), Adult Education ($76,600), Willoughby Wallace Memorial Library ($257,241), James Blackstone Memorial Library ($1,598,035), and the Board of Education ($60,500,541). It also unanimously approved an amendment to reduce the Board of Education budget by $100,000. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved School Age Child Care budget of $550,175 (unanimous)
• Approved Adult Education budget of $76,600 (unanimous)
• Approved Willoughby Wallace Memorial Library budget of $257,241 (unanimous)
• Approved James Blackstone Memorial Library budget of $1,598,035 (unanimous)
• Approved Board of Education budget of $60,500,541 (unanimous)
• Approved amendment to reduce Board of Education budget by $100,000 (unanimous)

RTM Ways and Means Committee

The Ways & Means Committee will review several department budgets, including BCTV, Parks & Open Space, and the Recreation Department. Recommendations to the full RTM are scheduled to be made at a regular meeting in May.

• Budget review for BCTV
• Budget review for Parks & Open Space
• Budget review for Recreation Department
• Budget review for Public Celebration
• Budget review for Sewer Assessment

Board of Finance

The regular meeting of the Branford Board of Finance scheduled for April 26, 2021, has been cancelled. This notice contains no agenda items for discussion.

• Meeting cancellation

Board of Fire Commissioners

This meeting consists of procedural committee reports and departmental updates, including the approval of minutes from February 16, 2021. The agenda includes reports on finance, personnel, training, apparatus, EMS, buildings, and pension, as well as reports from the Chief and Assistant Chief.

• Committee reports covering finance, personnel, training, apparatus, EMS, buildings, and pension

The Board of Fire Commissioners voted unanimously to request a transfer from contingency funds from the Board of Finance to cover projected budget shortfalls in overtime, educational incentive, sick leave, and medical supply accounts. The 2022 budget was approved by the Board of Finance with cuts of $25,000 from the Apparatus fund and $10,000 from the Ambulance fund. The board also discussed a decline in volunteer membership, with Engine Company 4 missing over 90% of calls, and directed the Chief and Assistant Chief to develop a recommendation.

• Approved motion to request transfer from contingency from Board of Finance (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of February 16, 2021 (unanimous)
• Approved list of members qualifying for stipends and pension credit (pension committee)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:18 p.m. (unanimous)

RTM Public Services Committee

The Public Services Committee is meeting to vote on several departmental budgets for the 2021/2022 fiscal year. These items were previously discussed at a special meeting on April 8, 2021, and include amendments by the Board of Finance.

• Vote on Engineering budget
• Vote on Solid Waste Management budget
• Vote on Animal Control budget
• Vote on Police Services budgets
• Vote on Fire Services budget

The Public Services Committee voted 6-0 to approve the FY2021/2022 budgets as amended by the Board of Finance, with two amendments reducing spending. The committee cut Engineering regular wages by $41,000 and reduced the Police Capital ask for cruisers and equipment by $114,000, funding two fewer cruisers with unused 2020/2021 police funds.

• Approved FY2021/2022 budgets as amended (6-0)
• Reduced Engineering regular wages from $379,391 to $338,391, a $41,000 cut (3-2)
• Reduced Police Capital cruisers from 5 to 3 ($180,000 to $108,000) and equipment from 5 to 3 ($105,000 to $63,000), total reduction $114,000 (5-1)
• Approved purchase of two reduced cruisers with unused 2020/2021 police operating funds

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen will consider a resolution for an affordable housing planning grant and several bid waivers. The agenda also includes tax abatements for 16 Summer Island Road and various committee appointments.

• Affordable Housing Plan Planning Grant application resolution
• Bid waiver for field renovations/maintenance by Sherwood Landscaping, LLC
• Bid waiver for 2014 Datacard Printer trade-in ($1,400 value)
• Tax abatements for property at 16 Summer Island Road
• Shellfish bed lease agreement approval

The Board of Selectmen unanimously approved settlements in three pending tax appeals (Lovejoy v. Town of Branford for 133 and 111 Johnson's Point Road, and Addy v. Town of Branford for 133 Linden Avenue), waived the bid for field renovations and maintenance for fiscal years 2020-2021 and 2021-2022 and awarded the contract to Sherwood Landscaping, LLC, and authorized submission of an Affordable Housing Planning Grant application. The board also approved a shellfish bed lease agreement, tax abatements for property at 16 Summer Island Road, and several appointments and reappointments to town boards and commissions.

• Approved settlements in Lovejoy v. Town of Branford (133 and 111 Johnson's Point Road) and Addy v. Town of Branford (133 Linden Avenue) (unanimous)
• Waived bid and awarded field renovations/maintenance contract to Sherwood Landscaping, LLC for FY 2020-2021 and 2021-2022 (unanimous)
• Approved resolution authorizing Affordable Housing Planning Grant application (unanimous)
• Approved shellfish bed lease agreement (unanimous)
• Abated taxes on town-acquired property at 16 Summer Island Road ($514.34, $867.34, $774.85) (unanimous)
• Reappointed Don Gentile and Patricia Sanders to Branford Green Committee (unanimous)
• Appointed Joseph Corradino to Board of Ethics, Cynthia Jasek to Conservation/Environmental Commission, and others (unanimous)
• Approved IT request to waive bid and trade in 2014 Datacard Printer for new Smart-51D printer (unanimous)

Board of Education

The Board will discuss the 2021-2022 school year calendar and conduct second readings of Title IX related policies. The meeting also includes a presentation for an award recipient and updates on the WIS Next Generation project.

• Review of 2021-2022 School Year Calendar
• Second reading of Title IX personnel and student policies
• Discussion of Project Graduation Donation
• Shoreline Adult Education Program Enhancement Grant
• Presentation for SCASA Student Recognition Award recipient Lucy Moran

Board of Education

The Branford Board of Education will review the 2021-2022 school year calendar and a donation for Project Graduation. The agenda also includes discussion regarding the Shoreline Adult Education Program Enhancement Grant.

• 2021-2022 School Year Calendar
• Project Graduation Donation
• Shoreline Adult Education Program Enhancement Grant
• Presentation of the 2019-2020 SCASA Award to Lucy Moran

The Branford Board of Education approved the 2021-2022 school year calendar, with two members abstaining. The board also unanimously approved a $2,140 donation to Project Graduation, the Shoreline Adult Education Program Enhancement Grant, and several consent agenda items, including the Healthy Food Certification and a food and beverage exemption. The meeting adjourned into executive session to discuss the Superintendent's Evaluation Format, with no action taken upon return.

• Approved 2021-2022 school year calendar (Perrotti and Cantu abstained)
• Approved $2,140 donation to Project Graduation (unanimous)
• Approved Shoreline Adult Education Program Enhancement Grant (unanimous)
• Approved Healthy Food Certification for July 1, 2021 - June 30, 2022 (unanimous)
• Approved Food and Beverage Exemption for non-nutritional items at events (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from March 10, 2021 Joint Special Communication/Teaching & Learning Committee Meeting (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from March 17, 2021 Full Regular BOE Meeting (unanimous)
• Adjourned into executive session to discuss Superintendent's Evaluation Format (unanimous)

RTM Rules and Ordinances Committee

The committee will review budgets for eight departments, including Planning & Zoning and Water Pollution Control Authority. Members will also consider revisions to the Code of Ethics and ordinances regarding capital fund expenditures and piggeries.

• Review of budgets for eight town departments
• Revision to the Code of Ethics
• Adoption of ordinance for time-limits on capital fund expenditures
• Repeal of ordinance on piggeries
• Update on blight ordinance

The Rules and Ordinances Committee unanimously approved the budgets for Building Inspection and Enforcement, Conservation and Environment, Economic Development, Inland Wetlands and Natural Resources, Planning and Zoning, Water Pollution Control Authority, and Zoning Board of Appeals. The committee also re-referred the Code of Ethics revision and a capital fund time-limit ordinance for further discussion, took no action on the piggeries ordinance, and scheduled a special meeting on the blight ordinance for May 13, 2021.

• Approved budgets for 7 departments (unanimous)
• Re-referred Code of Ethics revision (unanimous)
• Re-referred capital fund expenditure time-limit ordinance (unanimous)
• Took no action on piggeries ordinance, leaving it as is (unanimous)
• Re-referred blight ordinance to special meeting on May 13, 2021 (unanimous)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Branford Planning & Zoning Commission approved several land use applications at its April 15, 2021 meeting. These actions included zoning map amendments for multiple parcels and special exceptions for grading and an accessory apartment. The commission also approved bond establishments for three properties.

• Zoning map amendment from PDD to IG-2 for East Main Street and East Industrial Road
• Special exception for grading at 8 Sawmill Road approved with conditions
• Special exception for an accessory apartment at 548-552 Leetes Island Road approved with conditions
• Bond establishment approved for 28 Lomartra Lane
• Bond establishment approved for 81 Todds Hill Road and 159 Cherry Hill Road

Planning & Zoning Commission

This notice records actions taken by the Branford Planning & Zoning Commission at its April 15, 2021 meeting. The commission approved a zoning map amendment for properties on East Main Street and East Industrial Road. It also approved special exceptions for grading, accessory apartments, and site design changes.

• Zoning map amendment from PDD to IG-2 for five properties including 569 East Main Street
• Special exception for grading at 8 Sawmill Road approved with conditions
• Special exception for an accessory apartment at 548-552 Leetes Island Road approved with conditions
• Bond establishments approved for 28 Lomartra Lane, 81 Todds Hill Road, and 159 Cherry Hill Road
• Special exception for site and design changes at 42 Leetes Island Road approved with conditions

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Commission will hold public hearings on several applications, including a zoning map amendment and residential development modifications at 47 Gould Lane. The meeting also includes a discussion regarding potential changes to parking requirements in the Main Streets Overlay District.

• Zoning map amendment for 569 & 573 East Main Street and East Industrial Road
• Residential open space development modifications at 47 Gould Lane
• Special exception for grading at 8 Sawmill Road
• Special exception for grading at 56 Stony Creek Road
• Discussion on parking requirement changes in the Main Streets Overlay District

The Branford Planning & Zoning Commission approved a zoning map amendment changing the Planned Development District at 569 & 573 East Main Street and 16, 20 & 26 East Industrial Road to IG-2, effective May 1, 2021. The commission also approved a special exception for grading at 8 Sawmill Road and an accessory apartment at 548-552 Leetes Island Road. Public hearings for several other applications were continued to future meetings.

• Approved zoning map amendment to IG-2 for 569 & 573 East Main St and 16, 20 & 26 East Industrial Rd (unanimous)
• Approved special exception for grading at 8 Sawmill Road (unanimous, 4 voting)
• Approved accessory apartment at 548-552 Leetes Island Road (unanimous)
• Approved special exception modification for site changes at 42 Leetes Island Road (unanimous)
• Waived public hearing for 42 Leetes Island Road application (unanimous)
• Established bonds at 28 Lomartra Lane, 81 Todds Hill Rd, and 159 Cherry Hill Rd (all unanimous)
• Continued public hearing for 56 Stony Creek Road grading to 5/6/21
• Continued public hearings for 47 Gould Lane modifications to 5/6/21

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission will hold public hearings via remote technology to consider several applications. These include a zoning map amendment for East Main Street and Industrial Road, as well as various requests for accessory apartments and parking lot use.

• Zoning map amendment from PDD to IG-2 at 569 East Main St, 573 East Main St, and several East Industrial Road properties
• Special exception modification for residential development at 47 Gould Lane regarding access via Luisa Court
• Special exceptions for accessory apartments at 46 Parish Farm Road, 548-552 Leetes Island Road, and 28 Pine Tree Drive
• Special exception for a car storage parking lot at 101 West Main Street

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Branford Planning & Zoning Commission is holding public hearings via remote technology to consider several applications. These include a zoning map amendment for properties on East Main Street and East Industrial Road, as well as requests for accessory apartments and subdivision modifications.

• Zoning Map Amendment from PDD to IG-2 at 569 East Main Street and East Industrial Road
• Special Exception Modification for residential development at Gould Lane/Lomartra Lane Extension/Louisa Court
• Special Exception for an accessory apartment and structure at 46 Parish Farm Road
• Special Exception for a car storage parking lot at 101 West Main Street
• Special Exception for an accessory apartment at 548-552 Leetes Island Road

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission is holding public hearings for several applications. These include a zoning map amendment for multiple properties and residential development modifications at Gould Lane. Some items have been rescheduled to the May 6 meeting.

• Zoning map amendment from PDD to IG-2 for properties on East Main Street and East Industrial Road
• Special exception modification for residential development at Gould Lane/Lomartra Lane Extension/Louisa Court
• Subdivision modification for residential development at Gould Lane/Lomartra Lane Extension/Louisa Court
• Special exception for an accessory apartment at 548-552 Leetes Island Road

RTM

The meeting includes discussions on creating new ordinances for blight and unused capital funds. Members will also consider recommendations regarding the water commission and piggery regulations. Additionally, the body will review several large fund transfers to support police pension requirements and various town projects.

• Creation of a Blight Ordinance
• Recommendation regarding disestablishment of the water commission
• $437,582 transfer to fund Police pension requirements
• $166,800 appropriation for BHS cafeteria and park repairs
• Repeal of ordinances regarding piggeries

The Branford RTM unanimously approved a $187,905 transfer from capital fund closeouts to the General Fund, increasing the FY2021 budget to $118,430,148, with a $2,895 contingency transfer for police tablets. It also approved a $437,582 transfer to the police pension fund, raising the budget to $118,867,730. Several ordinance items (blight, code of ethics, unused capital funds, piggeries) were re-referred or tabled, and the water commission disestablishment was not acted on.

• Approved $187,905 General Fund appropriation from capital closeouts (unanimous)
• Approved $437,582 transfer to Police Pension Fund (unanimous)
• Approved $2,895 contingency transfer for PD Tough Tablets (unanimous)
• Re-referred Blight Ordinance to Rules & Ordinances Committee (unanimous)
• Re-referred Code of Ethics review to R&O Committee (unanimous)
• Re-referred Unused Capital Funds ordinance to R&O Committee (unanimous)
• Took no action on water commission disestablishment (unanimous)
• Re-referred piggeries ordinance repeal to R&O Committee (unanimous)

Board of Police Commissioners

The Board will review police department reports including CompStat, forfeiture, and injury data. The agenda also includes requests for new speed bumps and signage in the Sunset Hill and Supply Pond areas.

• Approval of March 8, 2021 meeting minutes
• Request for speed bump/signage on Sunset Hill at Griffing Pond area
• Request for additional speed bump at Supply Pond area
• Chief of Police reports regarding CompStat, forfeiture, and injuries

The Board of Police Commissioners held a routine organizational meeting, electing new officers and approving the previous month's minutes. No substantive policy decisions were made; the only action items were a request for a speed trailer in the Sunset Hill area and a recommendation to take no action on an additional speed bump in the Supply Pond area.

• Approved minutes from March 8, 2021 (unanimous)
• Elected Commissioner Marcus as Chairman (Goodwin abstained)
• Elected Commissioner Goodwin as Vice Chairman (unanimous)
• Elected Trista Milici as Secretary (unanimous)
• Continued Goodwin as budget committee chair and Austin as traffic committee chair
• Directed Lt. Ramey to deploy speed trailer in Sunset Hill/Griffing Pond area
• Recommended no action on additional speed bump in Supply Pond area

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Commission is holding a public hearing regarding Application #20-11.3. The applicant seeks a special exception modification for a residential development at 47 Gould Lane. This request involves changing restrictions on how units #24-29 are accessed via Luisa Court.

• Special exception modification for residential development at 47 Gould Lane

RTM Public Services Committee

The Public Services Committee met to hear budget presentations for several departments, including Police, Fire, and Public Works. The committee also reviewed various account transfers, including a $437,582 transfer from the Capital Fund to support police pension contributions. These items were presented for recommendation to the full RTM.

• Budget presentations for departments including Police, Fire, and Public Works
• $437,582 transfer from Capital Fund to General Fund for police pension contributions
• $166,800 appropriation increase for BHS Cafeteria and Parks & Open Space repairs
• $32,895 transfer from Contingency for phone VOIP and police tablets
• $75,000 transfer from Police Department roof replacement to headquarters needs assessment

The Public Services Committee reviewed FY2021/2022 budget requests and approved two resolutions: a $187,905 transfer from capital fund balances to the General Fund for various expenses, and a $437,582 transfer to fund police pension contributions. Both were approved 6-1. The committee also heard presentations from department heads but took no other substantive actions.

• Approved $187,905 appropriation transfer from capital balances to General Fund (6-1)
• Approved $437,582 transfer to police pension contribution (6-1)
• Approved account transfers for police lighting, demolition, and other capital projects (6-1)

Board of Selectmen

The Board will discuss a citizens petition regarding Parkside Village with the Branford Housing Authority. Members will also consider a resolution for state funding to install a playscape at Hammer Field. The agenda includes several requests for use of the Town Green.

• Discussion of Parkside Village citizens petition
• Sale of 2008 Ford bus to Legacy Theater for $2,500
• Contract extension with Cherry Hill Construction for waste hauling
• Tax abatements for 16 Summer Island Road ($956.79 and $620.54)
• Resolution for state grant for Hammer Field playscape

The Board of Selectmen unanimously approved settlements in three pending tax appeals, waived bidding for a bus sale and a waste hauling contract, and approved several Town Green permits and appointments.

• Approved settlement in Branford v. Side Hill Springs LLC (181 Leetes Island Road) tax appeal (unanimous)
• Approved settlement in Branford v. Tucker (19 Queach Road) tax appeal (unanimous)
• Approved settlement in Branford v. RK&J Motel Associates LLC tax appeal (unanimous)
• Waived bidding to sell 2008 Ford 12-passenger bus to Legacy Theater for $2,500 (unanimous)
• Waived bid and extended Cherry Hill Construction waste hauling contract one year (unanimous)
• Approved tax abatement for town-acquired property at 16 Summer Island Road ($956.79 and $620.54) (unanimous)
• Approved resolution authorizing First Selectman to sign state agreement for Hammer Field playscape (unanimous)
• Approved four Town Green use permits (National Prayer Day, Governor's Foot Guard, Murphy's Paw Rescue, Tabor Blues Jam) (unanimous)

RTM Ways and Means Committee

The committee is reviewing proposed budget transfers and appropriation increases from the Finance Director. These items include moving funds to the General Fund for police pensions and technology acquisitions. Members will also review upcoming fiscal year 2021/2022 budgets.

• $437,582 transfer to fund Police Pension contributions
• $187,905 appropriation increase for the General Fund
• $166,800 appropriation increase for BHS Cafeteria and Parks & Open Space repairs
• Budget transfers for police lighting upgrades and Branford Hills demolition
• Review of FY 2021/2022 budgets for Board of Finance and Fiscal Services

The RTM Ways & Means Committee reviewed and unanimously recommended approval of multiple fund transfers and budget appropriations, including a $187,905 General Fund increase from capital closeouts, a $166,800 capital fund appropriation, and a $437,582 transfer to the Police Pension Fund. The committee also reviewed FY 2021/2022 budgets but took no votes on them.

• Approved $187,905 General Fund appropriation increase from capital closeouts (4-0)
• Approved $166,800 Capital Fund appropriation for BHS cafeteria, parks, and police repairs (4-0)
• Approved $437,582 transfer to Police Pension Fund from capital closeouts (4-0)
• Approved $75,000 transfer for Police Headquarters Needs Assessment (4-0)
• Reviewed FY 2021/2022 budgets; no votes taken

RTM Education Committee

The committee reviewed several budget requests for the 2021-2022 fiscal year, including funding for the Board of Education and local libraries. No votes were taken on these budget items during this meeting. The committee also approved March meeting minutes and selected a clerk.

• Approval of March meeting minutes (7-0 vote)
• Selection of Trish Anderson as committee clerk
• Review of School Age Child Care budget request
• Review of Board of Education budget request
• Review of Willoughby Wallace and James Blackstone Library budget requests

The committee met remotely and approved the March meeting minutes 7-0. It reviewed five FY2021-2022 budget requests (School Age Child Care, Adult Education, Willoughby Wallace Library, James Blackstone Library, and Board of Education) with detailed presentations and Q&A, but took no votes on them. Trish Anderson volunteered as committee clerk.

• Approved March meeting minutes (7-0)
• Trish Anderson volunteered as committee clerk
• Reviewed FY2021-22 budget requests for five departments, no votes taken

RTM Public Services Committee

The regular meeting of the Branford RTM Public Services Committee scheduled for Thursday, April 1, 2021, has been cancelled. The notice was issued by Chair Don Conklin on March 26, 2021.

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission finalized several applications during its April 1, 2021 meeting. The commission approved special exceptions for a brewery, a dog grooming facility, and a vehicle delivery center. It also approved a decision modification directed by the State Superior Court.

• Approved vehicle delivery facility at 132 Ivy Street with conditions
• Approved brewery and tasting room at 101 & 115 North Branford Road with conditions
• Approved dog grooming facility at 650 Main Street with conditions
• Approved decision modification per State Superior Court order

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Commission will hold public hearings for a brewery at 101 & 115 North Branford Road and a vehicle delivery facility at 132 Ivy Street. Members will also review a zoning map amendment for properties on East Main Street and East Industrial Road. Additionally, the commission will discuss potential changes to parking requirements in the Main Streets Overlay District.

• Zoning Map Amendment from Planned Development District to IG-2
• Special Exception for brewery with tasting room at 101 & 115 North Branford Road
• Special Exception for vehicle delivery facility at 132 Ivy Street
• Modification of affordable housing decision at 115 South Montowese Street
• Discussion on parking requirement changes in the Main Streets Overlay District

The Commission approved a modified Resolution for the Parkside Village I affordable housing site plan (115 South Montowese Street) as directed by a Superior Court decision, after an initial 2-3 vote failed and a motion to reconsider passed unanimously. Four commissioners noted they voted 'under protest'. The Commission also approved special exceptions for a brewery with tasting room at 101 & 115 North Branford Road, a vehicle delivery facility at 132 Ivy Street, and a dog grooming business at 650 Main Street, all with conditions.

• Approved the modified Resolution for Parkside Village I (115 South Montowese Street) per court order, 5-0, with four commissioners voting 'under protest'.
• Approved special exception for Ceres Farm brewery with tasting room at 101 & 115 North Branford Road, with conditions.
• Approved special exception for Premier Realty vehicle delivery facility at 132 Ivy Street, with conditions.
• Approved special exception for dog grooming at 650 Main Street, with conditions.
• Tabled the grading special exception for 8 Sawmill Road to the 4/15/21 meeting.
• Continued the grading special exception for 56 Stony Creek Road to the 4/15/21 meeting.
• Requested the applicant for Stony Creek Estates (47 Gould Lane) to produce information requested by Special Counsel before the public hearing concludes.
• Approved the 3/18/21 meeting minutes.

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission will hold public hearings for several special exception applications, including a brewery and a dog grooming business. The commission will also review a zoning map amendment and discuss potential changes to parking requirements in the Main Streets Overlay District.

• Special Exception for a brewery at 101 & 115 North Branford Road
• Special Exception for a vehicle delivery facility at 132 Ivy Street
• Special Exception for dog grooming at 650 Main Street
• Zoning map amendment for East Main and East Industrial Roads
• Discussion on parking requirements in the Main Streets Overlay District

The Planning & Zoning Commission approved a resolution modifying conditions for the Parkside Village I affordable housing project at 115 South Montowese Street, as directed by a Superior Court decision. The initial vote failed 2-3, but after discussion, a motion to reconsider passed unanimously, with four commissioners noting they voted in favor 'under protest'. The commission also approved special exceptions for a brewery with tasting room at 101 & 115 North Branford Road, a vehicle delivery facility at 132 Ivy Street, and a dog grooming business at 650 Main Street.

• Approved the modified Resolution for Parkside Village I (115 South Montowese Street) per court order, 5-0, with four commissioners voting 'under protest'.
• Approved Special Exception for brewery with tasting room at 101 & 115 North Branford Road (Ceres Farm, LLC), unanimously, with conditions.
• Approved Special Exception for vehicle delivery facility at 132 Ivy Street (Premier Realty Holdings II, LLC), unanimously, with conditions.
• Approved Special Exception for dog grooming at 650 Main Street (Lauren Lest), unanimously, with conditions.
• Approved minutes of the 3/18/21 meeting, unanimously.
• Requested applicant for 47 Gould Lane (Stony Creek Estates) to provide additional information requested by Special Counsel before the public hearing concludes, unanimously.
• Tabled the Special Exception for grading at 8 Sawmill Road to the 4/15/21 meeting.
• Continued the public hearing for 56 Stony Creek Road to the 4/15/21 meeting.

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission will hold public hearings via remote technology. The agenda includes site and design changes at 42 Leetes Island Road and new uses for an ATM and dog grooming.

• Site and design changes at 42 Leetes Island Road
• Drive-up ATM machine at 1025-1091 West Main Street
• Dog grooming at 650 Main Street

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission will hold remote public hearings to consider two applications. The commission will review requests for a drive-up ATM on West Main Street and dog grooming services on Main Street.

• Special Exception for a drive-up ATM at 1025-1091 West Main Street
• Special Exception for Dog Grooming at 650 Main Street

Board of Finance

The Board of Finance will hold a special work session and budget meeting. The agenda includes a work session regarding the 2021-2022 budget. Members will also consider approving various transfers and resolutions from the Finance Director.

• 2021-2022 Budget Work Session
• Approval of various transfers and resolutions from the Finance Director

The Board of Finance unanimously approved a $120,773,315 budget for fiscal year 2021-22, including $60,303,541 for the Board of Education and $60,469,774 for town departments, and recommended it to the RTM. The board also approved two resolutions to increase the FY2021 budget by $187,905 and $437,582 using capital fund closeouts, with the latter funding police pension contributions. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved FY2021-22 budget of $120,773,315 (unanimous)
• Approved $60,303,541 for Board of Education (unanimous)
• Approved $60,469,774 for town departments (unanimous)
• Approved $187,905 FY2021 budget increase from capital closeouts (unanimous)
• Approved $437,582 FY2021 budget increase for police pension (unanimous)
• Approved $61,646 Open Space Fund budget (unanimous)
• Approved $4,574,073 Wastewater Treatment Plant budget (unanimous)
• Approved 2% salary increases for elected officials, except First Selectman (unanimous)

Board of Fire Commissioners

The regular meeting for the Branford Board of Fire Commissioners scheduled for March 25, 2021, has been canceled.

Board of Assessment Appeals

The Board of Assessment Appeals will meet to discuss and vote on all received appeals. The agenda does not list specific properties or dollar amounts.

• Vote on all received assessment appeals

The Board of Assessment Appeals held a special meeting and unanimously accepted the recommendations of individual hearing officers for each application reviewed. The board also approved clerical changes to motor vehicle assessments, including errors, deletions, and veteran's exemptions. No specific outcomes or vote tallies for individual cases were recorded in the minutes.

• Accepted hearing officers' recommendations for assessment appeals (unanimous)
• Approved clerical changes for motor vehicle updates (unanimous)

Board of Finance

The Board of Finance will continue budget hearing presentations for the 2021-2022 fiscal year. Presenters include the Board of Education, local libraries, and adult education programs.

• Board of Education budget presentation
• Willoughby Wallace Memorial Library budget presentation
• James Blackstone Memorial Library budget presentation
• Shoreline Adult Education budget presentation
• School Age Child Care budget presentation

Board of Finance

The Branford Board of Finance is continuing budget hearing presentations for the 2021-2022 fiscal year. Various town departments and committees are scheduled to present their budgets.

• Budget presentations for Public Works, Police Services, and Fire Services
• Budget presentations for Docks & Recreational Facilities and Recreation Department
• Budget presentations for Solid Waste Management & Recycling and Animal Control
• Budget presentations for Municipal Insurance and Employee Group Insurance

The Board of Finance held a budget hearing for fiscal year 2021-2022, where various departments presented their proposed budgets. No votes were taken during the hearing. The board will reconvene on March 25, 2021, and then on March 29, 2021, to recommend a budget to the RTM.

• No votes were taken during the budget hearing.
• Budget hearings will continue on Thursday, March 25, 2021.
• Board will reconvene on Monday, March 29, 2021, to recommend a budget to the RTM.
• The mill rate will be set in May after RTM deliberations.

Board of Finance

The Board of Finance is conducting budget hearing presentations for various town departments and committees. These sessions include reviews from the Administrative Services, Rules & Ordinances, and Ways & Means committees.

• Budget presentations for Administrative Services Committee departments
• Budget presentations for Rules & Ordinances Committee departments
• Presentations regarding Principal Debt Service, Interest Debt Service, and Contingency
• Information on Capital Projects

The Board of Finance held the first of three budget hearings for fiscal year 2021-2022, reviewing the proposed $121.55 million budget, a 2.8% increase over the current year. Department heads presented their budget requests, and the board asked questions, but no votes were taken. The board will reconvene on March 29 to recommend a budget to the RTM.

• Opened FY2021-22 budget hearings (no vote)
• Heard presentations from multiple departments (no vote)
• Scheduled next hearing for March 23, 2021 (no vote)

Board of Assessment Appeals

The Board of Assessment Appeals will meet to introduce members and review the schedule of hearings. The meeting also includes a discussion on procedures for individual hearings.

• Introduction of members
• Review of hearing schedules
• Discussion on procedures for individual hearings
• Hearings by appointment

The Board of Assessment Appeals convened a special meeting to conduct property assessment appeal hearings, primarily for the 2019 Grand List. No decisions were made during the meeting; it was procedural, covering hearing officer responsibilities, evidence requirements, and scheduling. The hearings were adjourned at 7:45 pm.

• Convened special meeting for assessment appeal hearings (unanimous)
• Adjourned hearings at 7:45 pm (unanimous)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The commission recorded actions taken during its March 18, 2021 meeting. Approved items included grading plans for several properties and an addition to the Cosgrove Animal Shelter. The commission also established bonds for two locations.

• Approved grading plans for 24 Wakefield Road, 65 Dorchester Lane, and 23 Prospect Hill Road
• Modified 17-29 South Main Street to add 'Schools' as a permitted use
• Approved an addition to the Cosgrove Animal Shelter at 747-749 East Main Street
• Established bonds for 148-172 Main Street and 131 Commercial Parkway
• Approved John Nitz MAI Appraiser for Brainerd Road Subdivision

Planning & Zoning Commission

The commission will conduct public hearings for several applications, including grading requests and a vehicle delivery facility. They will also discuss potential zoning changes for the Exit 56 area and parking requirements in the Main Streets Overlay District.

• Public hearing for a brewery with tasting room at 101 & 115 North Branford Road
• Public hearing to add "Schools" as a permitted use at 17-29 South Main Street
• Public hearing for a vehicle delivery facility at 132 Ivy Street
• Discussion of possible zoning map amendments for the Exit 56 PDD
• Discussion on potential changes to parking requirements in the Main Streets Overlay District

The Branford Planning & Zoning Commission approved five applications at its March 18, 2021 meeting, including special exceptions for grading at 24 Wakefield Road, 65 Dorchester Lane, and 23 Prospect Hill Road, and a PDD modification to add "Schools" as a permitted use at 17-29 South Main Street. Several other public hearings were continued to the April 1 meeting, and the commission discussed potential zoning changes for the Main Streets Overlay District and the Exit 56 PDD ("COSTCO").

• Approved special exception & coastal site plan for pool/patio at 24 Wakefield Rd (unanimous)
• Approved special exception for grading for new home at 65 Dorchester Ln (unanimous)
• Approved special exception & CAM for new home at 23 Prospect Hill Rd (unanimous, Lust recused)
• Approved PDD modification adding 'Schools' to permitted uses at 17-29 South Main St (unanimous)
• Approved site plan modification for landscaping at 17-29 South Main St (unanimous)
• Approved site plan for Cosgrove Animal Shelter addition at 747-749 East Main St (unanimous)
• Established bond for 148-172 Main St (unanimous)
• Established bond for 131 Commercial Pkwy (unanimous)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission will hold public hearings via remote technology to consider various land use applications. The agenda includes requests for a brewery and restaurant near an inland wetland, a vehicle delivery facility, and several residential grading permits.

• Special exception for a brewery and restaurant at 101 & 115 North Branford Road
• Special exception for a vehicle delivery facility at 132 Ivy Street
• Master plan modification to add 'Schools' as a permitted use at 17-19 South Main Street
• Special exception for grading for an in-ground pool at 24 Wakefield Road
• Special exception for grading for a new home at 65 Dorchester Lane

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen meeting scheduled for Wednesday, March 17, 2021, at 6:00 P.M. has been canceled. No other agenda items were listed in the notice.

Board of Education

The Board of Education will take action regarding a citizen petition under Connecticut General Statute 10-238. Members will also review the 2021-2022 school year calendar and consider repealing or introducing several district policies.

• Action on Citizen Petition under CT Gen Stat 10-238
• Review of 2021-2022 School Year Calendar
• Repeal of policies regarding reporting to parents and student safety
• First reading of Title IX personnel and student policies

The Branford Board of Education unanimously denied a request for a hearing under Connecticut General Statute 10-238, filed by the Town Clerk on February 26, 2021, citing that the petition did not satisfy signature requirements, the Town Clerk could not verify signatures, and the typewritten names were from a different online petition. The board also unanimously repealed three policies (Reporting to Parents, Substance Abuse by Athletes, and Safety: Skateboard/Rollerblade/Scooter) but referred a fourth policy on harassment back to the Policy Committee. Two Title IX policies were tabled and referred to the Policy Committee. The 2021-2022 school year calendar was discussed but not voted on, with a vote scheduled for the next regular meeting.

• Approved unanimously: Denied the citizen petition hearing request under CGS 10-238, citing signature and verification issues.
• Approved unanimously: Repealed policies 5124 (Reporting to Parents), 5131.61 (Substance Abuse by Athletes), and 5142.3 (Safety: Skateboard/Rollerblade/Scooter).
• Not approved: Repeal of Policy 5145.5 (Sexual, Racial and other Unlawful Harassment of Students) was referred back to the Policy Committee.
• Approved unanimously: Tabled and referred to Policy Committee policies 4000.1 (Personnel Title IX) and 5145.44 (Students Title IX).
• Approved: Moved Discussion/Action Item A (Citizen Petition) to the next agenda item.
• Approved unanimously: Minutes from seven prior meetings (Nov 18, Dec 21, Jan 14, Feb 10, Feb 17, Feb 24, Mar 3) were approved.
• Approved: Adjourned into Executive Session at 7:08 PM and returned to Regular Session at 8:22 PM.
• Approved unanimously: Adjourned the meeting at 10:44 PM.

Board of Finance

The Board of Finance has issued a procedural notice cancelling budget hearing presentations originally scheduled for March 15, 16, and 18, 2020. New hearings are rescheduled for March 22, 23, and 25, 2021.

• Cancellation of fiscal year 2021-2022 budget hearing presentations
• Rescheduling of hearings to March 22, 23, and 25, 2021

RTM Rules and Ordinances Committee

The RTM Rules & Ordinances Committee will meet to consider recommendations for the full RTM. Discussion items include the disestablishment of the water commission and the repeal of ordinances regarding piggeries. The committee will also review potential revisions to the Code of Ethics.

• Disestablishment of the water commission
• Repeal of ordinances regarding piggeries
• Revision to the Code of Ethics
• Ordinance regarding unused capital funds
• Selection of a committee clerk

The Branford RTM Rules & Ordinances Committee met remotely and approved several motions, all unanimously. It voted to re-refer an ordinance regarding unused capital funds to the full RTM, and also re-referred items on piggeries and the Code of Ethics for further review. The committee took no action on disestablishing the water commission, and selected Tricia Anderson as clerk.

• Selected Tricia Anderson as committee clerk (unanimous)
• Re-referred ordinance on unused capital funds to full RTM (unanimous)
• Took no action on disestablishing the water commission (unanimous)
• Re-referred repeal of piggeries ordinance to compare with zoning regulations (unanimous)
• Re-referred revision to Code of Ethics for further discussion (unanimous)

RTM

The Representative Town Meeting will consider several new ordinances, including rules for blight and unused capital funds. The agenda also includes a maintenance request for the James Blackstone Memorial Library and a $24.0 million bond resolution.

• $24.0 million refunding bond resolution
• Acceptance of Cosgrove Court as a Town road
• Creation of a Blight Ordinance
• HVAC chiller replacement request for James Blackstone Memorial Library
• Recommendation regarding the disestablishment of the water commission

The Branford RTM approved a $24.0 million general obligation refunding bond resolution, passed unanimously in a roll call vote. The meeting also approved accepting Cosgrove Court as a town road, created municipal parking lot regulations, and established a sinking fund for the James Blackstone Memorial Library HVAC replacement. A resolution condemning the January 6 insurrection was defeated 16-13.

• Approved $24.0M refunding bond resolution (unanimous)
• Accepted Cosgrove Court as a town road (unanimous)
• Adopted municipal parking lot regulations (unanimous)
• Established James Blackstone Memorial Library sinking fund (unanimous)
• Adopted amendments to Town Meeting rules on minutes (unanimous)
• Re-referred blight ordinance and unused capital funds ordinance (unanimous)
• Re-referred water commission disestablishment and piggery ordinance repeal (unanimous)
• Defeated insurrection resolution (16 no, 13 yes)

Board of Selectmen

The Board will consider requests to waive bids for drainage work and electricity agreements. They will also review a recommendation regarding the Volunteer Incentive Program.

• Contract award to Savy & Sons for $13,498 plus disposal fees for Hickory Hill drainage project
• Bid waiver for 20-year electricity Power Purchase Agreements with Connecticut Green Bank
• Reduction of qualifying points for the Volunteer Incentive Program from 100 to 75

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen will consider requests to waive bidding for a drainage project and electricity agreements. They will also review a recommendation regarding the Volunteer Incentive Program.

• Contract award to Savy & Sons for $13,498 plus disposal fees for Hickory Hill drainage work
• Bid waiver for 20-year electricity Power Purchase Agreements with Connecticut Green Bank
• Reduction of qualifying points for the Volunteer Incentive Program from 100 to 75

The Board of Selectmen held a special meeting and unanimously approved three items. It waived the bid for CCTV and Jet/Vac work on the Hickory Hill drainage project, awarding the contract to Savy & Sons for $13,498 plus disposal costs. It also waived the bid to allow the administration to negotiate 20-year electricity Power Purchase Agreements with the Connecticut Green Bank. Finally, it approved reducing the qualifying points for the Volunteer Incentive Program from 100 to 75 for calendar year 2020.

• Approved waiving the bid and awarding the Hickory Hill drainage CCTV and Jet/Vac contract to Savy & Sons for $13,498 plus $195 per ton disposal.
• Approved waiving the bid to authorize negotiating 20-year electricity Power Purchase Agreements with the Connecticut Green Bank.
• Approved reducing the Volunteer Incentive Program qualifying points from 100 to 75 for calendar year 2020.
• Approved adjourning the meeting at 5:25 p.m.

Board of Police Commissioners

The Board of Police Commissioners will review reports from the Chief of Police and consider several traffic-related requests. These include proposals for new signage on Montowese Street, Pine Orchard Road, and Bungalow Drive. The meeting also includes a request for a removable speed bump on Clark Avenue.

• Requests for new signage on Montowese Street and Old Pine Orchard Road
• Proposal for No Parking signs at intersections involving Montowese Street and Pine Orchard Road
• Request for a 'Do Not Enter' sign at the entrance of Bungalow Drive
• Request for a removable speed bump on Clark Avenue in the Beach Area
• Review of Chief of Police CompStat, Forfeiture, and Injury reports

The Board of Police Commissioners unanimously approved the minutes from February 16, 2021, and the recommendations from the Traffic Committee, which included no action on all signage requests. The chief reported on crime trends, including auto thefts, accidents, and two suicides, and noted 17 fatal overdoses last year.

• Approved minutes from February 16, 2021 (unanimous)
• Approved Traffic Committee recommendations, including no action on all signage requests (unanimous)

RTM Public Services Committee

The regular meeting of the Branford RTM Public Services Committee scheduled for March 4, 2021, has been cancelled. The provided agenda contains only this cancellation notice.

• Meeting cancellation

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Branford Planning & Zoning Commission approved several development applications and bond actions. This included a mixed-use marina and residential plan on Goodsell Point Road and grading plans for Sunrise Cove Camp. The commission also finalized various bond establishments and releases.

• Mixed-use marina and residential master plan at 61, 65-71, 67 & 73 Goodsell Point Road approved with conditions
• Coastal site plan for grading at 18 Sunrise Cove Camp approved with conditions
• Bond establishment for 14 & 20 Lomartra Lane approved
• Bond establishment for 8 Louis Drive approved
• Bond releases for 26 Summer Island Road and 14 Old Hickory Road approved

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Commission will hold public hearings for grading and rebuilding projects at Sawmill Road, Sunrise Cove Camp, and Stony Creek Road. The agenda also includes reviews of new business such as a proposed brewery and an animal shelter addition.

• Proposed brewery with tasting room at 101 & 115 North Branford Road
• Mixed Use Marina & Residential Master Plan for Goodsell Point, LLC
• Addition to Cosgrove Animal Shelter at 747-749 East Main Street
• Drive-up ATM addition at 1025-1091 West Main Street
• Demolition and rebuilding of a single-family house at 18 Sunrise Cove Camp

The Branford Planning & Zoning Commission approved the Planned Development District (PDD) and Master Plan for a mixed-use marina and residential development at 61, 65-71, 67 & 73 Goodsell Point Road. The plan includes 15 single-family homes, a renovated marina, and a $15,000 contribution to a Housing Trust Fund. The commission also approved a special exception and coastal site plan for a new FEMA-compliant home at 18 Sunrise Cove Camp. Several other applications were tabled to the March 18 meeting, including a grading special exception at 8 Sawmill Road.

• Approved the PDD and Master Plan for Goodsell Point, LLC's mixed-use marina and residential development at 61, 65-71, 67 & 73 Goodsell Point Road.
• Approved the special exception and coastal site plan for Edward & Nancy Carroll to demolish and rebuild a single-family house at 18 Sunrise Cove Camp.
• Tabled the special exception for grading at 8 Sawmill Road to the 3/18/21 meeting.
• Tabled the special exception for grading at 56 Stony Creek Road to the 3/18/21 meeting.
• Tabled the special exception modification for Stony Creek Estates, LLC at 47 Gould Lane to the 3/18/21 meeting.
• Tabled the action to modify the decision for Beacon Communities' Parkside Village I project to the 3/18/21 meeting.
• Set public hearings for 3/18/21 on applications for 24 Wakefield Road, 132 Ivy Street, 65 Dorchester Lane, 101 & 115 North Branford Road, and 23 Prospect Hill Rd.
• Established bonds for 14 Lomartra Lane, 20 Lomartra Lane, and 8 Louis Drive; released bonds for 26 Summer Island Road and 14 Old Hickory Road.

Board of Selectmen

The Board will consider a bid waiver for the purchase of a new John Deere loader using two existing loaders as trade-ins. The agenda also includes an appointment to the Public Building Commission and tax appeals in executive session.

• Bid waiver request for $155,554.06 John Deere 524P AWD Loader purchase
• Appointment of Greg Ames to the Public Building Commission
• Executive session regarding tax appeals

The Board of Selectmen unanimously approved settlements in two pending tax appeals (Goodsell Point LLC and Small v. Town of Branford), waived bidding to trade in two old loaders toward a new one, and appointed Greg Ames to the Public Building Commission. No votes were taken during executive session.

• Approved settlement in Goodsell Point LLC v. Town of Branford tax appeal (unanimous)
• Approved settlement in Small v. Town of Branford tax appeal (unanimous)
• Waived bid to trade in 1993 John Deere 544G and 1984 Clark 55C loaders for 2021 John Deere 524P AWD Loader at $155,554.06 (unanimous)
• Appointed Greg Ames to Public Building Commission, term to expire Jan 31, 2023 (unanimous)

Board of Education

The Branford Board of Education will review a presentation regarding the decision-making framework and anticipated timeline for moving to a full in-person instruction model. The meeting includes a question and answer session and an opportunity for public comment on this item.

• Presentation on BPS transition to full in-person instruction model

The Branford Board of Education held a special meeting to hear a presentation from Superintendent Hernandez and Assistant Superintendent Sexton on a decision-making framework and anticipated timeline for transitioning to full in-person instruction. No formal decision was made on the transition; the board only heard public comments and adjourned. The meeting was adjourned unanimously at 11:19 PM.

• Adjourned the meeting unanimously (motion by Borrus/Gaffney).

RTM Ways and Means Committee

The committee is reviewing a resolution to authorize the issuance of up to $24.0 million in General Obligation Refunding Bonds. These bonds would be used to refund existing town debt, including portions of the 2017 and 2018 bond issues. The resolution also grants authority to town officials to manage the sale and related contracts.

• Authorization of up to $24.0 million in General Obligation Refunding Bonds
• Refunding of existing debt, including 2017 and 2018 bond issues
• Authority for town officials to enter into bond purchase and escrow agreements

RTM Ways and Means Committee

The Finance Director is requesting that the Board of Finance approve a recommendation to the RTM to authorize the issuance of up to $24 million in refunding bonds. This involves refinancing 2017 and 2018 debt using taxable bonds due to federal tax law changes. The estimated net present value savings from this taxable bond issuance are approximately $883,877.

• Authorization for up to $24 million in refunding bonds
• Refunding of 2017 and 2018 town bond issues
• Estimated net present value savings of $883,877.47 via taxable bonds

RTM Ways and Means Committee

The Ways and Means Committee will meet jointly with the Administrative Services Committee. The committee will consider a resolution regarding the authorization, issuance, and sale of up to $24.0 million in General Obligation Refunding Bonds.

• Resolution for up to $24.0 million in General Obligation Refunding Bonds

RTM Ways and Means Committee

The Ways and Means Committee will consider a resolution regarding the authorization, issuance, and sale of General Obligation Refunding Bonds. This proposal involves an amount not exceeding $24.0 million.

• Resolution for up to $24.0 million in General Obligation Refunding Bonds

RTM Education Committee

The committee will hear a request for HVAC chiller replacement and duct cleaning at the James Blackstone Memorial Library. The agenda also includes a Board of Finance resolution to establish a library sinking fund.

• HVAC chiller replacement and duct cleaning request for James Blackstone Memorial Library
• Resolution to establish the James Blackstone Memorial Library Sinking Fund

The Branford RTM Education Committee approved two items related to the James Blackstone Memorial Library: a request to replace an HVAC chiller and perform duct cleaning, and a Board of Finance resolution to establish a library sinking fund. Both motions passed unanimously 6-0. The committee also approved the minutes of the January 4th special meeting.

• Approved minutes of January 4th special meeting (6-0)
• Approved James Blackstone Memorial Library HVAC chiller replacement and duct cleaning request (6-0)
• Approved Board of Finance resolution to establish James Blackstone Memorial Library Sinking Fund (6-0)

Board of Fire Commissioners

The regular Board of Fire Commissioners meeting scheduled for February 25, 2021, was cancelled.

Board of Education

The Board of Education will discuss the FY 22 Operating and Capital Budget. The meeting includes a second reading of several policies regarding COVID-19 protocols and face coverings in schools. Additionally, the agenda features a health department update and student recognition.

• FY 22 Operating and Capital Budget discussion/action
• Second reading of COVID-19 related policies (C19-01, C19-02, C19-03)
• Policy 5112 regarding Ages of Attendance
• Solar MAP Program Bid Waiver
• East Shore Health Department COVID-19 Update presentation

The Board approved the FY22 operating budget of $59,587,008 (a 1.29% increase) and a $692,000 capital budget, with two members opposed. It also approved a $700,956 amendment for the medical insurance program. The Board unanimously approved second readings of four policies, including COVID-19 protocols and ages of attendance. A community meeting on transitioning from the hybrid learning model was scheduled for March 10 at 6:00 PM.

• Approved FY22 operating budget of $59,587,008 (1.29% increase) and capital budget of $692,000 (Raynor & Berdon opposed).
• Approved $700,956 amendment to FY22 budget for medical insurance program (Berdon opposed).
• Approved second reading of policy C19-01 (Temporary Policies Related to COVID-19) unanimously.
• Approved second reading of policy C19-02 (Use of Face Coverings in School) unanimously.
• Approved second reading of policy C19-03 (Use of Face Coverings in School) unanimously.
• Approved second reading of policy 5112 (Ages of Attendance) unanimously.
• Approved Solar MAP Program Bid Waiver (Raynor abstained).
• Scheduled community meeting on hybrid model transition for March 10, 2021 at 6:00 PM.

Board of Education

The Board of Education will discuss the Fiscal Year 2022 operating and capital budget. The meeting includes a second reading of policies regarding COVID-19 protocols, face coverings, and student ages of attendance.

• FY 22 Operating and Capital Budget
• Solar MAP Program Bid Waiver
• Second reading of COVID-19 related policies
• Policy 5112 (Ages of Attendance)

Board of Finance

The Board will review performance reports for the Police Pension Plan, Volunteer Fire Incentive Plan, and OPEB Trust for late 2020. The agenda also includes a request for library HVAC repairs and a resolution regarding town bonds.

• Resolution for up to $24.0 million in General Obligation Refunding Bonds
• Performance reviews for Police Pension Plan and Volunteer Fire Incentive Plan
• Request for James Blackstone Memorial Library HVAC chiller replacement
• Proposal to establish a library sinking fund
• Request to rebalance the OPEB Trust

The Board of Finance unanimously approved a resolution authorizing up to $24 million in general obligation refunding bonds, recommended for adoption by the RTM. The board also unanimously approved rebalancing the Police Pension Plan, Volunteer Fire Incentive Plan, and OPEB Trust, and recommended establishing a James Blackstone Memorial Library Sinking Fund funded by a $100,720 library contribution.

• Approved $24M GO refunding bond resolution, recommended to RTM (6-0)
• Approved Police Pension Plan rebalancing, moving $1.4M from equities to cash/fixed income (unanimous)
• Approved Volunteer Fire Incentive Plan rebalancing, moving $51,589 from equities to fixed income (unanimous)
• Approved OPEB Trust rebalancing and 7-year semi-annual cash phase-in resolution (unanimous)
• Approved resolution recommending James Blackstone Memorial Library Sinking Fund to RTM (unanimous)
• Approved January 25, 2021 minutes (unanimous)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Branford Planning & Zoning Commission recorded several actions at its February 18, 2021, meeting. These included approvals for grading and an accessory apartment. The commission also approved an appraiser for the 8 Howd Avenue Subdivision.

• Approved grading special exception at 24 Old New England Road
• Approved accessory apartment special exception at 42 Second Avenue
• Approved Mark Nadeau MAI Appraiser for 8 Howd Avenue Subdivision appraisal

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Commission will hold public hearings on several residential and mixed-use applications, including a marina master plan and grading requests. They will also address new business regarding a vehicle delivery facility and a restaurant/café. Additionally, the meeting includes a court-directed site plan modification for Parkside Village I.

• Goodsell Point LLC Mixed Use Master Plan (Marina & Residential)
• Parkside Village I site plan modification per court decision
• Vehicle delivery facility application at 132 Ivy Street
• Restaurant/café application at 1036-1040 Main Street
• Appraiser approval for 8 Howd Avenue fee-in-lieu

The Planning & Zoning Commission approved a special exception for grading at 24 Old New England Rd. and an accessory apartment at 42 Second Avenue, both unanimously. The public hearing for the Goodsell Point mixed-use marina/residential PDD was continued to March 4, with a draft resolution expected. Several other applications were also continued or tabled.

• Approved special exception for grading at 24 Old New England Rd. with erosion control condition (unanimous)
• Approved accessory apartment at 42 Second Ave. with affordable housing deed restriction condition (unanimous)
• Continued Goodsell Point PDD public hearing to 3/4/21
• Continued 8 Sawmill Rd. grading special exception to 3/4/21
• Continued 18 Sunrise Cove Camp demo/rebuild to 3/4/21
• Continued 56 Stony Creek Rd. grading special exception to 3/4/21
• Tabled Parkside Village I site plan modification (court-ordered)
• Approved Marc Nadeau as appraiser for 8 Howd Ave. subdivision fee-in-lieu (unanimous)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Branford Planning & Zoning Commission is conducting public hearings on several development applications, including a master plan for Goodsell Point Road. The commission will also review site plan modifications for 115 South Montowese Street following a court decision and discuss new regulation changes regarding state stormwater permits.

• Public hearing for Goodsell Point, LLC PDD Master Plan at 61, 65-71, 67 & 73 Goodsell Point Road
• Site plan modification for 115 South Montowese Street per court decision
• Special exception request for an accessory apartment at 42 Second Avenue
• Approval of a proposed appraiser for the 8 Howd Avenue Subdivision fee-in-lieu
• Discussion of regulation changes for new State of Connecticut stormwater permit requirements

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission is holding public hearings on several applications. These include a request to increase driveways for a mixed-use project at Goodsell Point Road, home demolition and reconstruction at Sunrise Cove Camp, and various grading and septic system requests.

• Driveway modification for mixed-use Marina & Residential plan at 61, 65-71, 67 & 73 Goodsell Point Road
• Demolition of existing home and construction of FEMA compliant home at 18 Sunrise Cove Camp
• Special exception for grading at 24 Old New England Road
• Special exception for grading and new septic system at 56 Stony Creek Road
• Special exception for an accessory apartment at 42 Second Avenue

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen will consider contract awards for a SCADA apparatus upgrade and the purchase of 43 trees. The agenda also includes reviewing a request to use the Town Green for Earth Day activities and discussing a citizen petition regarding Parkside Village.

• WPCA SCADA apparatus upgrade contract award to Aaron Associates ($36,326.00)
• Purchase of 43 trees from Van Wilgen’s Garden Center ($12,945)
• Earth Day activities request for the Town Green on April 17, 2021
• Appointment of Patricia Lynch to the Inland Wetlands Commission
• Discussion regarding a Citizen Petition for Parkside Village

The Board of Selectmen unanimously approved three items: a $36,326 contract to Aaron Associates for a SCADA system upgrade, a $12,945 contract to Van Wilgen's Garden Center for 43 trees, and a permit for Earth Day activities on the Town Green. The board also made an appointment and a reappointment, and discussed a citizen petition regarding Parkside Village.

• Approved $36,326 SCADA upgrade contract to Aaron Associates (unanimous)
• Approved $12,945 tree purchase contract to Van Wilgen's Garden Center (unanimous)
• Approved Town Green use for Earth Day activities on April 17, 2021 (unanimous)
• Appointed Patricia Lynch to Inland Wetlands Commission alternate (unanimous)
• Reappointed Madeline Clem to Veteran's Advisory Committee (unanimous)
• Approved inviting Branford Housing Authority to next meeting (unanimous)

Board of Education

The regular meeting of the Branford Board of Education scheduled for February 17, 2021, was cancelled.

Board of Education

The Branford Board of Education is holding a special workshop meeting to discuss the Fiscal Year 2022 Education and Capital Budget. The board intends to review, discuss, and provide recommendations for this budget.

• Review, discussion, and recommendation of the FY 22 Education & Capital Budget

The Board of Education held a special budget workshop to discuss the proposed FY22 budget of $758,046, a 1.29% increase. No formal decisions were made; a motion to recommend the budget was withdrawn. The board will continue budget discussions before transmitting the budget to the Town by March 1.

• Motion to recommend FY22 Budget to Full BOE withdrawn (no vote)

Board of Police Commissioners

The Board will review reports from the Chief of Police, including CompStat and injury reports. The agenda also includes several requests from the Traffic Committee regarding road markings and signage.

• Request for curb repainting and striping at Court St. and Shore Dr.
• Request for crosswalk repainting on Shore Drive at Court St.
• Request for a yield to pedestrian sign at the Shore Drive and Court St. crosswalk
• Request for a 'Slow Children at play' sign at Alps Rd. and Westwood Rd.

The Board of Police Commissioners approved three traffic safety measures: repainting curb and striping in front of the Post Office, repainting a crosswalk on Shore Drive at Court Street, and installing a yield-to-pedestrian sign in the center of that crosswalk. A request for 'Slow Children at Play' signs on Alps Rd. and Westwood Rd. was tabled for additional study. The board also unanimously approved the January 11, 2021 special meeting minutes.

• Approved repainting curb and striping in front of the Post Office (unanimous)
• Approved repainting crosswalk on Shore Drive at Court St. (unanimous)
• Approved yield to pedestrian sign in center of crosswalk on Shore Drive at Court St. (unanimous)
• Tabled 'Slow Children at Play' sign request on Alps Rd. and Westwood Rd. for additional study
• Approved minutes from January 11, 2021 special meeting (unanimous)

Board of Fire Commissioners

The Board of Fire Commissioners will conduct two interviews for the Assistant Chief position. The meeting includes consideration for appointing a candidate to this role. Members will also review and consider approving the 2021-2022 budget.

• Interviews for the Assistant Chief position
• Potential appointment of an Assistant Chief candidate
• Review and discussion of the 2021-2022 budget
• Approval of the 2021-2022 budget

The Board of Fire Commissioners unanimously approved a conditional job offer for the Assistant Fire Chief position to Gary Bloomquist. They also unanimously approved the 2021-2022 budget as presented by Chief Mahoney. No votes were taken during executive session.

• Approved conditional offer for Assistant Fire Chief to Gary Bloomquist (unanimous)
• Approved 2021-2022 budget as presented (unanimous)

RTM Rules and Ordinances Committee

The RTM Rules & Ordinances Committee is considering several proposed ordinance changes. These include new rules for town-owned parking lots and the potential removal of the water commission.

• Ordinance regarding unused capital funds
• Parking regulations including fines up to $100 per offense
• Disestablishment of the water commission
• Repeal of piggeries ordinance
• Amendment regarding RTM committee clerk duties

RTM

The Branford Representative Town Meeting will consider creating a Blight Ordinance and an ordinance for Unused Capital Funds. Members will also review proposed changes to petition signature requirements and a budget transfer to fund a Tax Associate position.

• Proposed creation of a Blight Ordinance
• Proposed ordinance regarding Unused Capital Funds
• Proposal to change required petition signatures from 50 to 250
• Budget transfer of $21,561 to fund a Tax Associate position

The Branford RTM approved a $21,561 budget transfer from contingency to fund a Tax Associate position for the remainder of FY21, passing 27-2. A motion to add a resolution condemning the Jan. 6 insurrection to the agenda was defeated 16-13. Several items were re-referred to committees, including a blight ordinance and a petition signature change, and a rule amendment was approved unanimously.

• Approved $21,561 budget transfer for Tax Associate position (27-2)
• Defeated motion to add insurrection resolution to agenda (16-13)
• Approved amendment to RTM Rule 4.3 section (4) unanimously
• Re-referred blight ordinance to subcommittee unanimously
• Re-referred unused capital funds ordinance unanimously
• Removed petition signature change item from agenda unanimously
• Re-referred RTM rule amendment for FOIA clarification unanimously
• Re-referred Code of Ethics review request unanimously

Board of Education

The Branford Board of Education will hold a special presentation regarding the school district's budget. The Superintendent is scheduled to present the proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2022.

• Superintendent’s FY 22 Budget presentation

The Board of Education held a special meeting for the Superintendent's FY 2022 budget presentation. Superintendent Hernandez proposed a $59,587,008 budget, a 1.29% increase ($758,046) over the current year, emphasizing adaptability and post-pandemic recovery. No formal vote was taken; the board only received the presentation.

• Received Superintendent's FY22 budget presentation (no vote)
• Proposed $59,587,008 budget, a 1.29% increase ($758,046)

Board of Education

This meeting of the Branford Board of Education, scheduled as a budget workshop for February 9, 2021, has been cancelled. No business will be conducted.

RTM Public Services Committee

The Public Services Committee will meet to review current and future budgets. The meeting includes budget reviews with the General Government Buildings (GGB) Department Head and the Public Works Department Head.

• Budget review with General Government Buildings (GGB) Department Head Brian Droney
• Budget review with Public Works Department Head Gary Zielinski

Planning & Zoning Commission

The scheduled meeting for the Branford Planning & Zoning Commission on February 4, 2021, was cancelled. No items were listed for discussion or decision.

Board of Selectmen

The Board will discuss a citizen petition regarding Parkside Village. They will also consider a request from the Branford Compassion Club to host Animal Awareness Day on the Town Green.

• Citizen Petition regarding Parkside Village
• Request for Town Green use by Branford Compassion Club
• Approval of January 20, 2021 meeting minutes

The Board of Selectmen held a discussion about the Branford Housing Authority (BHA), hearing resident complaints about property management, missing funds, and board dysfunction. No formal action was taken on the BHA matter, with the First Selectman stating more information is needed and the item will remain on the agenda. The board did approve a request from the Branford Compassion Club to use the Town Green for Animal Awareness Day on October 3, 2021.

• Approved minutes of January 20, 2021 (unanimous)
• Approved Branford Compassion Club use of Town Green for Animal Awareness Day on Oct 3, 2021 (unanimous)
• Discussed Branford Housing Authority concerns; no action taken
• No further action on Atlantic Wharf property; protocols followed
• No recommendation to form a development committee for Tabor property

Board of Education

The scheduled Superintendent’s Budget Presentation for the Branford Board of Education was cancelled.

RTM Ways and Means Committee

The Ways and Means and Administrative Services Committees are meeting to discuss a budget transfer for the Tax Collector. The proposal moves funds from the contingency account to fund a Tax Associate position for the remainder of FY21.

• Budget transfer from Contingency ($21,561) to fund a Tax Associate position
• Allocation of $15,000 for overtime and $2,370 for regular wages and salaries
• Allocation of $4,000 for consulting services

RTM

This special meeting is being held to fill a vacancy in the 1st District left by Patricia Austin. The body will also elect a Chairperson and Clerk.

• Vote to fill a vacancy with candidate Tricia Anderson
• Election of a Chairperson and Clerk

RTM

The 4th District Representative Town Meeting (RTM) is holding a special remote meeting to fill vacancies left by the resignations of Sean Kelly and Tricia Anderson. The agenda also includes electing a chairperson and clerk for the district.

• Election of a Chairperson and Clerk
• Open roll call vote to fill vacancies with candidates Richard Aitro and Victoria Verderame

RTM Education Committee

The regular meeting of the Branford RTM Education Committee scheduled for February 1, 2021, has been cancelled. The notice was submitted by Chair Ed Prete on January 24, 2021.

• Cancellation of the February 1, 2021, regular meeting

Board of Fire Commissioners

The regular meeting of the Branford Board of Fire Commissioners scheduled for January 28, 2021, was canceled. No agenda items were listed for this date.

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Commission approved various applications including site plans, subdivisions, and special exceptions. These decisions affect properties on Linden Avenue, Maple Street, and East Main Street. A bond establishment for 11 Euclid Street was also approved.

• Site plan, coastal site plan, and 3-lot resubdivision at 60 Maple Street approved
• Special exception and coastal site plans for 23-25 Linden Avenue approved
• Special exception and coastal site plans for 243 Linden Avenue approved
• PDD/Master Plan Modification for 148-172 Main Street approved
• Bond establishment for 11 Euclid Street approved

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Commission will hold public hearings regarding a mixed-use marina and residential master plan at Goodsell Point Road and a daycare center on East Main Street. The meeting also includes reviews of various grading requests, site plan modifications, and new residential construction proposals.

• Public hearing for Goodsell Point, LLC PDD Master Plan (Marina & Residential)
• Public hearing for Bright & Early Daycare at 312 East Main Street
• Review of mixed-use development and lot resubdivision at 60 Maple Street
• Special exception requests for grading at 23-25 Linden Avenue and 243 Linden Avenue
• New application for demolition and rebuilding at 18 Sunrise Cove Camp

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Branford Planning & Zoning Commission will hold public hearings for four applications. These include requests for grading special exceptions and a master plan modification.

• Master Plan Modification at 148-172 Main Street to change first floor use from office to residential
• Special Exception for Grading at 8 Sawmill road
• Special Exception for Grading at 23-25 Linden Avenue
• Special Exception for Grading at 243 Linden Avenue

Board of Finance

The Board of Finance will meet to approve minutes from several 2020 meetings and hear citizen communications. The board will also consider a budget transfer from contingency funds to fund a Tax Associate/Sewer Clerk position for the remainder of FY21.

• Approval of meeting minutes from March, May, July, August, October, and December 2020
• Budget transfer of $21,561 from contingency to fund a Tax Associate/Sewer Clerk position

The Board of Finance unanimously approved a $21,561 budget transfer from contingency to fund a new Tax Associate/Sewer Clerk position and related personnel costs for the remainder of FY21. The transfer, recommended to the RTM, addresses staffing shortages in the Tax Department. The meeting also included approval of prior meeting minutes and a citizen comment on town development.

• Approved $21,561 transfer from contingency to Tax Collector budget (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from six prior meetings (unanimous)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission meeting scheduled for January 21, 2021, has been cancelled. No items were listed for discussion or decision.

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen will consider requests to waive bidding for telephone systems and camera installations at the Transfer Station. They will also review applications for events on the Town Green. Additionally, the board will review correspondence regarding sign removal and a petition about Parkside.

• Bid waiver request for VoIP telephone systems with TPX Communications
• $25,300.09 contract award to OminData for Transfer Station cameras
• Town Green use requests from Branford Arts and Cultural Alliance and Branford Community Garden
• Correspondence regarding sign removal and a petition about Parkside

The Board of Selectmen unanimously approved waiving the bid process for a town-wide VoIP telephone system with TPX Communications and awarded a $25,300.09 contract to OminData for camera installation and software at the Transfer Station. They also approved several Town Green use requests and scheduled a future meeting to discuss the Branford Housing Authority after a lengthy public discussion.

• Approved waiver of bid for VoIP telephone system with TPX Communications (unanimous)
• Approved waiver of bid and awarded $25,300.09 contract to OminData for Transfer Station cameras (unanimous)
• Approved Branford Arts and Cultural Alliance use of Town Green for art display and market on Sept 25-26, 2021 (unanimous)
• Approved Branford Community Garden use of Town Green for plant and produce sales on May 15 and Aug 21, 2021 (unanimous)
• Approved Branford Recreation Department use of Town Green for snowman displays in February (unanimous)
• Scheduled a Board of Selectmen's meeting to discuss Branford Housing Authority (unanimous)

RTM Rules and Ordinances Committee

The RTM Rules and Ordinances Committee will discuss several amendments to town rules. This includes a proposal to change the number of signatures needed for an RTM petition and new notification procedures for the Board of Selectmen. The committee will also hear a report on a draft blight ordinance.

• Proposal to increase citizen signatures required for an RTM petition from 50 to 250
• Proposed rule change regarding notifying the Board of Selectmen when matters are referred to outside entities
• Amendment to rules regarding clerks for RTM committees
• Report from Rep. Hentschel on a draft blight ordinance
• Review of the POCD process examination

Board of Education

The Board of Education will conduct a first reading of several policies related to COVID-19 mitigation and face coverings in schools. The meeting also includes student recognition awards and an update on the WIS Next Generation project.

• First reading of COVID-19 temporary policies and regulations
• Review of protocols for use of face coverings in school
• First reading of Ages of Attendance policy (5112)
• Recognition of SCASA Student Award recipients
• Discussion regarding a BHS donation

The Branford Board of Education unanimously approved first readings of four policies related to COVID-19 (temporary policies, face coverings, and ages of attendance) and accepted a $500 donation of food gift cards to Branford High School. The meeting also included recognition of SCASA student award recipients and updates on the WIS construction project, which remains on schedule and on budget.

• Approved first reading of policy C19-01 (Temporary Policies and Regulations Related to COVID-19) unanimously
• Approved first reading of policy C19-02 (Use of Face Coverings in School- Health and Safety Protocols) unanimously
• Approved first reading of policy C19-03 (Use of Face Coverings in School) unanimously
• Approved first reading of policy 5112 (Ages of Attendance) unanimously
• Accepted $500 donation of food gift cards to BHS from Carter Shannon unanimously

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Branford Planning & Zoning Commission met on January 14, 2021, to review several applications. The commission approved a subdivision modification for properties at 40 and 44 Thimble Farms Road and established bonds for two other locations.

• Approved subdivision modification at 40 & 44 Thimble Farms Road
• Approved bond establishment for 80 Bradley Street
• Approved bond establishment for 1025-91 West Main Street

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Commission will hold public hearings regarding a marina and residential master plan at Goodsell Point Road and a daycare center on East Main Street. The meeting also includes reviews of several site plans, subdivisions, and property modifications. Additionally, the agenda covers bond establishments and a zoning referral from Pine Orchard.

• Public hearing: Goodsell Point Master Plan (Marina & Residential) at 61-73 Goodsell Point Road
• Public hearing: Bright & Early Daycare center at 312 East Main Street
• Site plan and resubdivision reviews for 60 Maple Street
• Proposed residential conversion at 148-172 Main Street
• Coastal site plan for rebuilding a house at 23-25 Linden Avenue

The Planning & Zoning Commission approved a lot line revision between 40 and 44 Thimble Farms Road, determining it does not constitute a subdivision. Several other applications were tabled to the next meeting, including the Goodsell Point mixed-use PDD and the Mariners Landing items. The commission also approved bond establishments for 80 Bradley Street and 1025-91 West Main Street.

• Approved lot line revision between 40 & 44 Thimble Farms Rd (unanimous)
• Approved bond establishment for 80 Bradley Street (unanimous)
• Approved bond establishment for 1025-91 West Main Street (unanimous)
• Tabled Goodsell Point PDD Master Plan to 1/28/21
• Tabled Mariners Landing items (3 applications) to 1/28/21
• Tabled Stony Creek Estates, 49 Leetes Island Rd, 148-172 Main St, 8 Howd Ave, 23-25 Linden Ave to 1/28/21
• Accepted time extension for Mariners Landing decision to 1/28/21
• Approved minutes of 11/19/20 and 12/10/20 (unanimous)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a special meeting to address old business. The agenda includes the site plan application for a retail gift shop at 116 Montowese Street, which was previously tabled on July 1, 2021.

• Site Plan- Retail Gift Shop at 116 Montowese Street (Application #21-6.8)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission will hold public hearings to consider two applications. These include a master plan for a mixed-use marina and residential development at Goodsell Point Road and a grading exception for a home on Sawmill Road.

• Mixed-use (Marina & Residential) Master Plan at 61, 65-71, 67 & 73 Goodsell Point Road
• Special Exception for Grading at 8 Sawmill Road

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Commission determined to send a report to the Pine Orchard Association regarding a proposed change to an association ordinance. The Commission found that the proposal is not inconsistent with the Branford plan of Conservation and Development.

• Report to Pine Orchard Association regarding ordinance change proposal

RTM

The Representative Town Meeting will hold a special remote meeting to consider several ordinance changes and budget adjustments. Proposed items include creating blight and capital fund ordinances, as well as approving a $225,000 increase for seawall improvements. The agenda also includes reviewing fire department position changes.

• $225,000 appropriation increase for Branford Point Seawall and Wharf improvements
• Contract between the Board of Education and the Branford Education Assoc. (July 1, 2021 – June 30, 2024)
• Creation of a Blight Ordinance and an Unused Capital Funds Ordinance
• Proposal to change RTM petition signature requirements from 50 to 250
• Reorganization of Assistant Chief/Fire Marshal positions into Assistant Fire Chief and Fire Marshal roles

The Branford RTM held a special remote meeting and approved a three-year contract between the Board of Education and the Branford Education Association by a 14-13 roll call vote. All other substantive items—including a blight ordinance, unused capital funds ordinance, petition signature change, and fire department position changes—were re-referred to committee or approved unanimously. The meeting also approved a $225,000 transfer for Branford Point Seawall repairs.

• Approved BOE-BEA contract July 1, 2021-June 30, 2024 (14-13)
• Re-referred items 2-5 (blight ordinance, unused capital funds, petition signatures) unanimously
• Eliminated Assistant Chief/Fire Marshal, created Assistant Fire Chief and Fire Marshal positions unanimously
• Approved $4,558 police stipend transfer for Crime Analyst unanimously
• Approved $225,000 transfer for Branford Point Seawall and Wharf improvements unanimously
• Re-referred letters on Code of Ethics and POCD process unanimously

RTM

The provided text contains the standing rules for the Branford Representative Town Meeting (RTM). It details procedures for the Moderator, Clerk, and committee operations. No specific legislative items or business decisions are listed in this document.

Board of Education

The regular meeting of the Branford Board of Education scheduled for January 13, 2021, was cancelled. No agenda items were listed for discussion or decision.

Board of Police Commissioners

The Board of Police Commissioners will review reports from the Chief of Police and consider several traffic calming requests. These include potential speed humps, crosswalk changes, and parking restrictions in various locations. The board will also conduct an interview for a lateral candidate for an open officer position.

• Traffic calming requests for Toole Drive, Shore Drive, and Rogers Street
• Request for no parking on Riverview Ave in Short Beach
• Interview of a lateral candidate for an open officer position
• Review of East Windsor Police Dept. letter regarding WatchGuard Body Cameras

RTM Public Services Committee

The committee will review requests for budget transfers related to town infrastructure and public safety. This includes a proposal to transfer $225,000 from the Fund Balance to address expanded repair needs at Branford Point. The Police Commission is also seeking approval for a $4,558 stipend for a Crime Analyst.

• $225,000 transfer from Fund Balance for Branford Point seawall and wharf repairs
• Estimated total project cost increase to $450,000 for Branford Point repairs
• $4,558 budget transfer for a Police Department Crime Analyst stipend

RTM Public Services Committee

The committee will review fire and police budgets with their respective chiefs. Members will also consider a funding increase for the Branford Point Seawall and Wharf improvements. Additionally, the committee will discuss restructuring certain fire department leadership positions.

• Proposed $225,000 appropriation increase for Branford Point Seawall and Wharf improvements
• Restructuring of Assistant Chief/Fire Marshal position into Assistant Fire Chief and Fire Marshal roles
• Police Commissioner transfer request of $4,558 from salaries to stipends
• Budget reviews with Fire Chief Tom Mahoney, Police Chief Jon Mulhern, and Town Engineer John Hoefferle

RTM Public Services Committee

The committee will review current and future budgets with the Fire Chief, Police Chief, and Town Engineer. Members will also consider restructuring fire department positions and approving a police department salary transfer. Additionally, they will consider a $225,000 appropriation increase for seawall repairs.

• Restructuring of Assistant Chief/Fire Marshal position into Assistant Fire Chief and Fire Marshal roles
• $4,558 transfer from police regular salaries to stipends
• $225,000 budget increase for Branford Point Seawall and Wharf improvements
• Budget reviews with Fire Chief Tom Mahoney, Police Chief Jon Mulhern, and Town Engineer John Hoefferle

Board of Selectmen

The Board will consider authorizing an affordable housing planning grant application and a 20-year lease extension for the Volunteer Services Center. They will also review several board appointments and reappointments.

• Affordable Housing Plan Planning Grant application authorization
• Second Amendment to Lease Agreement with Volunteer Services Center for a twenty-year period
• Request from Friends of the James Blackstone Memorial Library to use the Town Green
• Appointment of Patty Austin to the Board of Police Commissioners
• Appointment of Anthony Beccia as an alternate to the Zoning Board of Appeals

The Board of Selectmen unanimously approved a settlement in the Sullivan v. Town of Branford tax appeal case, authorized submission of an Affordable Housing Planning Grant application, and extended a lease with the Volunteer Services Center for 20 years. The board also approved a Town Green use request, made appointments and reappointments to various boards, and entered executive session to discuss tax appeals, taking no votes there.

• Approved settlement in Sullivan v. Town of Branford tax appeal (unanimous)
• Authorized Affordable Housing Planning Grant application submission (unanimous)
• Approved 20-year lease extension with Volunteer Services Center (unanimous)
• Approved Friends of James Blackstone Memorial Library Town Green use for Sept 30-Oct 3, 2021 (unanimous)
• Appointed Patty Austin to Board of Police Commissioners (unanimous)
• Appointed Anthony Beccia to Zoning Board of Appeals alternate (unanimous)
• Reappointed members to multiple boards including Board of Ethics, Fire Commissioners, and Water Pollution Control Authority (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of December 2, 2020 (unanimous)

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen meeting scheduled for Wednesday, January 5, 2021, at 6:00 P.M. has been canceled. No other agenda items were provided.

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen meeting scheduled for Wednesday, January 5, 2022, at 6:00 P.M. has been canceled.

• Cancellation of the January 5, 2022, meeting

RTM Education Committee

The committee is reviewing a new contract between the Branford Board of Education and the Branford Education Association. The agreement, effective July 1, 2021, through June 30, 2024, was unanimously approved by the Board of Education.

• Total wage increase of 8.3 percent over three years
• Annual medical insurance increases of 0.5 percent
• No teacher step movement during the first year of the contract
• Accounting improvements to the sick leave bank

RTM Education Committee

The provided text consists of policy excerpts regarding teacher seniority, recall procedures, and various leaves of absence. It does not contain specific items for discussion or decision at the January 4, 2021 meeting.

• Teacher recall and seniority procedures
• Sick leave and FMLA regulations
• Child-rearing and sabbatical leave guidelines

RTM Education Committee

The Education Committee will meet to approve its 2021 meeting schedule. The committee will also hear details regarding the Branford Education Association (BEA) contract.

• Approval of the 2021 meeting schedule
• Hearing details of the Branford Education Association (BEA) contract

RTM Education Committee

The Education Committee is meeting to approve its 2021 meeting schedule and hear details regarding the Branford Education Association (BEA) contract.

• Approval of the 2021 meeting schedule
• Hearing details of the Branford Education Association (BEA) contract

The Branford RTM Education Committee voted 4-2-1 to approve the Branford Education Association (BEA) contract, with Representatives Anderson, Jackson, Sember, and Soomro voting yes; Hynes and Prete voting no; and Greenberg abstaining to allow more time to review. The three-year contract includes salary increases of 2.71%, 2.84%, and 2.75% (totaling 8.3%), health care contributions rising from 18.5% to 19.5%, and adds approximately $2.1 million to the budget salary line. The committee also unanimously approved its adjusted 2021 meeting schedule.

• Approved BEA contract 4-2-1 (Anderson, Jackson, Sember, Soomro yes; Hynes, Prete no; Greenberg abstained)
• Approved 2021 meeting schedule unanimously
• Noted contract settled in mediation with no salary step movement in first year
• Noted contract adds approximately $2.1 million to budget salary line

Board of Police Commissioners

This agenda provides the 2021 meeting schedule for the Branford Board of Police Commissioners. No specific business items or topics are listed for discussion.

RTM

This document provides the 2021 meeting schedule for the Branford Representative Town Meeting. Meetings are held via Zoom or at Fire Headquarters. The schedule includes a special meeting on January 13 and a budget meeting on May 11.

• May 11 budget meeting
• January 13 special meeting

RTM Education Committee

The committee approved the 2021 meeting schedule. Members also received a detailed explanation regarding the negotiation and mediation of the Branford Education Association (BEA) contract.

• Approval of the 2021 meeting schedule
• Hearing on details of the Branford Education Association (BEA) contract

Board of Selectmen

This document announces the approved calendar for all regular meetings in 2021. These meetings are scheduled to take place via Zoom or in person at Fire Department Headquarters at 6:00 p.m.

• Approval of the 2021 meeting schedule

Board of Selectmen

This document provides procedural notice regarding the approved 2021 meeting schedule for the Branford Board of Selectmen. Meetings are scheduled to take place at 6:00 p.m. via Zoom or in person at Fire Department Headquarters.

• 2021 meeting schedule

Board of Education

This document provides the annual meeting calendar for the Branford Board of Education and its committees for 2021. It lists scheduled dates and times for regular board meetings, budget presentations, and committee sessions. No specific agenda items or decisions are detailed in this schedule.

• Regular Board Meetings
• Budget presentations to the Board of Finance and RTM
• Communication Committee meetings
• Teaching & Learning Committee meetings
• Policy Committee meetings

Board of Fire Commissioners

The provided text contains only the 2021 meeting schedule for the Branford Board of Fire Commissioners. No specific agenda items, discussions, or decisions are listed.

RTM Ways and Means Committee

This document provides a schedule of meeting dates for the 2021 RTM Ways and Means Committee. Meetings are to be held remotely via Zoom due to the COVID-19 pandemic. No regular meeting is scheduled for November 2021 due to elections for a new RTM.

• Meeting schedule for 2021

RTM Public Services Committee

This document provides the monthly meeting dates for the Branford Public Services Committee for 2021. Meetings are scheduled for the first Thursday of each month at the Branford Community Center or via Zoom.

Planning & Zoning Commission

This document contains only procedural information regarding the 2021 meeting dates and locations for the Branford Planning & Zoning Commission. No specific agenda items, such as rezonings or public hearings, are listed.

• No specific agenda items listed

Board of Finance

This document contains the 2021 meeting schedule for the Branford Board of Finance. No specific agenda items or business matters are listed in this document.

• Meetings held at Fire Headquarters, 45 North Main Street

RTM Rules and Ordinances Committee

This agenda contains only procedural information regarding the 2021 meeting schedule. Meetings are scheduled to be held remotely via Zoom due to the COVID-19 pandemic.