Branford public meetings in 2024

RTM Education Committee

The committee is adopting its regular meeting schedule for 2025, with meetings on the first Monday of each month at 7:00 PM at the Community House. No substantive decisions or discussions are on the agenda.

• Adoption of 2025 regular meeting schedule: January 6, February 3, March 10, April 7, May 5, June 2, July 7, August 4, September 8, October 6, November 3, December 1

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen will consider two requests to waive competitive bidding and award contracts: one for license plate reader cameras at four locations costing $65,775.75, and another for two mowers costing $22,856. Both items are up for approval or discussion at this special meeting.

• Waive bid and award contract to Utility Communications for Rekor Scout LPR cameras at West Main St, East Main St, I-95 Exit 53, and Business Park/East Industrial Rd — $65,775.75
• Waive bid and award contract to O'Neill Pro Power Equipment for two Wright Stander LG 61” Mowers — $22,856

Board of Fire Commissioners

The regular Board of Fire Commissioners meeting scheduled for December 19, 2024 at 5:00 p.m. is canceled. No items were discussed or decided.

Board of Education

The agenda for the Branford Board of Education meeting on December 18, 2024 contains only references to PDF documents and does not list any specific items for discussion or decision. No rezoning, contracts, ordinances, fee changes, or public hearings are identified in the provided agenda.

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen meeting scheduled for December 18, 2024, at 4:30 P.M. has been canceled. No other business is listed.

RTM Rules and Ordinances Committee

The regularly scheduled meeting of the RTM Rules & Ordinances Committee for December 17, 2024, has been cancelled. No items were discussed or decided.

Branford School Readiness Council

The agenda lists the dates and times for the Branford School Readiness Council's 2025 meetings, scheduled for 1:00 pm at the Joe Trapasso Community House or virtually. No specific decisions, proposals, or agenda items are included. Residents can use this schedule to plan attendance at future meetings.

Branford Housing Authority

The Branford Housing Authority has released its monthly meeting dates and times for the remainder of 2025. All regular meetings are scheduled for the third Tuesday of each month at 3 Block Island Rd.

• Special meeting on January 14th to review financial audits of 2020-2021 and 2022-2023
• Bi-monthly Executive Session meetings via Zoom

Board of Selectmen

The provided agenda consists of file references for a special meeting of the Board of Selectmen. No specific discussion items or decision points are listed in the provided text.

Shellfish Commission

The regularly scheduled Shellfish Commission meeting for December 10, 2024 has been cancelled. No items were discussed or decided. This is a procedural cancellation notice.

Water Pollution Control Authority

The regular meeting of the Water Pollution Control Authority scheduled for December 10, 2024, has been cancelled.

RTM Public Services Committee

The Branford Public Services Committee will discuss the 2025 meeting schedule and consider several fund transfer requests. Items include reallocating ARPA funds to purchase a mobile diesel generator, lawn equipment, and police license‑plate readers. The committee will also review a closeout transfer of $17,566 from regular wages to overtime and sick accruals, and multiple capital‑project transfers totaling over $200,000 for town facilities and improvements.

• Transfer ARPA funds to public works equipment ($125,143) from street lining and vehicle balances
• Transfer ARPA funds to police license‑plate readers ($45,000) from Meadow Street Boardwalk allocation
• Closeout transfer of $17,566 from regular wages to overtime ($7,180) and accumulated sick ($10,386)
• Capital fund transfers totaling $206,627.13 for town clerk vault upgrades, GIS database update, decorative lights, and parking‑lot paving
• Municipal facilities fund transfers totaling $208,675.47 for Town Hall front‑step maintenance, generator installation, and transfer‑station improvements

RTM Ways and Means Committee

The committee is establishing its meeting dates for 2025. The agenda notes that the Town Budget will be discussed during the April meeting.

• Establishment of 2025 meeting schedule
• Town Budget discussion scheduled for April

RTM Ways and Means Committee

The RTM Ways and Means Committee will recommend a $71,521 increase to the American Rescue Plan Act fund, moving the total to $8,257,021. The committee will also consider transferring funds between specific capital projects and reviewing a strategic master plan for athletic facilities.

• Recommendation to increase ARPA fund balance by $71,521
• Transfer of $175,000 from Branford Point Wharf Replacement to Vets’ Park Playground
• Transfer of $38,602 from Wharf Replacement to Software (Pension Administration)
• Transfer of $13,425.42 between capital project accounts
• Review of Branford’s Athletic Facilities Strategic Master Plan

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen's meeting scheduled for December 4, 2024 at 4:30 p.m. has been canceled. No items were discussed or decided.

• Meeting canceled with no agenda items.

RTM Administrative Services Committee

The RTM Administrative Services Committee will approve the September 3 meeting minutes and the 2025 meeting schedule. It will review several ARPA fund transfers, including a $71,521 balance fund transfer and a $40,000 reallocation to the Branford Interfaith Housing project. The committee will also consider a $1,690 transfer for administrative costs and a $376.85 transfer for Indian Neck School security upgrades.

• $71,521 balance fund transfer from ARPA
• $4,370 technology acquisitions (WWL)
• $35,000 BACA allocation
• $40,000 reallocation to Branford Interfaith Housing
• $376.85 transfer for Indian Neck School security upgrades

RTM Education Committee

The committee will consider recommending approval of a new $4,370 ARPA project for technology acquisitions at Willoughby Wallace Library and several transfer requests from the Board of Education totaling $124,399.88 for school security upgrades and closure of an underground storage tank project. They will also approve the 2025 meeting schedule.

• New ARPA project: Technology Acquisitions Willoughby Wallace Library $4,370
• Transfer: BHS Entrance Security Upgrade extend to new project $19,898.04
• Transfer: INS Entrance Security Upgrade extend/amend scope to new project $101,185.00
• Transfer: BOE UST Removal close and transfer to General Fund $3,316.84
• Approval of 2025 meeting schedule

Board of Fire Commissioners

The regular Board of Fire Commissioners meeting scheduled for November 21, 2024 at 5:00 p.m. has been canceled. A special meeting will be held the same day at 3:00 p.m. No agenda items are listed for the special meeting.

• Regular meeting canceled
• Special meeting rescheduled to 3:00 p.m. on same date

Board of Fire Commissioners

The Board of Fire Commissioners will interview candidates and decide whether to make conditional offers for five Career Fire Captain positions. Commissioners will receive reports on personnel, finance, training, apparatus, EMS, buildings, pension, and communications. The meeting includes a Chief’s Report, Assistant Chief’s Report, and discussions of old and new business.

• Interview candidates for Career Fire Captain positions (executive session)
• Consider conditional offers for 5 Career Fire Captain positions (Personnel report)
• Receive reports on finance, training, apparatus, EMS, buildings, pension & communications

Board of Fire Commissioners

The Branford Board of Fire Commissioners will hold an executive session to interview candidates for career fire captain roles. Commissioners will review the personnel report and consider making conditional offers for five career fire captain positions. Additional committee reports on finance, training, apparatus, EMS, buildings, pension and communications will also be presented.

• Executive session to interview candidates for career fire captain positions
• Consider conditional offers for five career fire captain positions
• Personnel committee report by Commissioner Massey
• Finance committee report by Commissioner Riccio
• Training committee report by Commissioner Ahern

Board of Fire Commissioners

The Board of Fire Commissioners will hold an executive session to interview candidates for Career Fire Captain positions. Following the interviews, they may make conditional offers for 5 positions. The board will also consider approving their 2025 meeting schedule.

• Interview candidates for Career Fire Captain positions in executive session
• Consider conditional offers for 5 Career Fire Captain positions
• Approve 2025 Board of Fire Commissioners meeting schedule

Planning & Zoning Commission

The provided agenda is procedural boilerplate and does not list specific discussion items or decisions. The record indicates public hearings and notices of actions are scheduled, but no detailed descriptions are provided.

Board of Education

The Board of Education meeting agenda lists documents for a full regular meeting, including a request for proposals for a master plan facilities consultant, the proposed 2025 meeting schedule, and a presentation. No votes or decisions are explicitly listed in the agenda text.

• Master Plan Facilities Consultant RFP document
• 2025 meeting schedule document
• Meeting conduct document
• Introduction presentation document

Board of Selectmen

The Selectmen will consider approving the minutes from the October 16 meeting. They will vote on a $15,000 trade‑in of a 2006 John Deere loader toward purchasing a new 2024 loader. A request from Safe Insure, LLC to use the Town Green for a food drive on November 24 will be reviewed. Finally, they will decide on a resolution allowing the First Selectman to execute documents needed to apply for state emergency‑management funding.

• Approve minutes of the October 16, 2024 Board of Selectmen meeting.
• Approve trade‑in of a 2006 John Deere 544J loader valued at $15,000 toward a 2024 John Deere 524P loader purchase.
• Approve Safe Insure, LLC use of the Town Green on Sunday, November 24, 2024, 10 a.m.–1 p.m. for a food drive.
• Approve resolution authorizing the First Selectman to sign documents for applying for state emergency‑management funding.

RTM Rules and Ordinances Committee

The committee will consider a possible ordinance for short-term rentals (STRs) based on a community survey of over 500 residents and a working group report. It will also discuss a proposed Harbor Management Commission ordinance and review a withdrawal of a daycare provider ordinance topic. No final votes are expected; these are framework discussions for future meetings.

• Discussion of short-term rental ordinance framework based on community survey (500 responses, 88% shoreline residents).
• Review of working group report on short-term rentals, including survey analysis.
• Possible ordinance establishing a Branford Harbor Management Commission for coastal waters from Guilford to East Haven border.
• Withdrawal of ordinance to protect licensed home daycare providers from restrictive HOA bylaws.
• Creation of working groups for both STR and Harbor Management ordinances.

RTM Education Committee

The Branford RTM Education Committee is reviewing a memo from the Finance Director recommending new ARPA-funded projects totaling $71,521 and transfers between existing ARPA accounts totaling $425,435 to meet the December 31, 2024 spending deadline. New projects include technology upgrades for Willoughby Wallace Library ($4,370), a $35,000 grant for the Branford Arts and Cultural Alliance, IT equipment ($7,500), town hall painting ($15,000), and furniture ($7,651). Transfers include $40,000 to Branford Interfaith Housing, $125,143 for Public Works equipment, $175,000 to Vets' Park Playground, $38,602 for a pension administration system, $45,000 for license plate readers, and $1,690 for administrative costs. The committee is also considering a proposed process to allocate residual ARPA balances to prior general fund expenses.

• Technology acquisitions for Willoughby Wallace Library: $4,370
• Branford Arts and Cultural Alliance grant: $35,000
• Transfers: Branford Interfaith Housing $40,000 from Basic Needs
• Transfers: Vets' Park Playground $175,000 from Branford Point Wharf
• Transfers: License plate readers for Police $45,000 from Meadow Street Boardwalk

RTM Education Committee

The Branford Public Schools is requesting the Board of Finance to extend open appropriations for two capital projects: a security upgrade at Branford High School and a parking lot reconfiguration at Indian Neck School. The district also seeks to close an account for an abandoned underground storage tank project.

• Close account for abandoned UST project with $3,316.84 balance
• Extend open appropriation for BHS Entrance Security Upgrade ($19,898.04 available)
• Extend and re-allocate funds for INS Entrance Security Upgrade ($101,185.00 available)
• Reconfigure and repave Indian Neck School parking lot for safety
• Create ADA compliant parking and walkways at Indian Neck School

Board of Police Commissioners - Traffic Committee Agenda

The Branford Board of Police Commissioners Traffic Committee will meet to review traffic enforcement requests and address ongoing safety concerns, including speed and visibility issues on local roads.

• Approval of minutes from October 15, 2024
• Request for traffic enforcement on Montoya Circle and Commercial Pkwy
• Update on handicap parking issues
• Update on speed issues on Kirkham Avenue
• Request for a Stop sign at Damascus and Totoket Road

Shellfish Commission

The Shellfish Commission will meet to review dock applications and their impact on shellfish beds. The body will also discuss permit activity, lease collections, and the 2025 meeting schedule.

• Review of dock applications and shellfish bed impact projects
• Permit activity report
• Update on lease collections
• Establishment of 2025 meeting schedule

Water Pollution Control Authority

The Water Pollution Control Authority will consider approving a draft scope of work for Phase 2 evaluation of climate resiliency measures at the water pollution control facility. Other business includes receiving an update on inflow and infiltration progress, reviewing a sewer access application for a pre-treated settling tank discharge at 150 No Branford Road, and referring capacity study items for properties on No Main and Montowese Streets. The board will also transfer funds from the chemical account to furniture and technology equipment accounts.

• Discuss and potentially approve draft scope of work for Phase 2 climate resiliency evaluation at WPCA facility
• Sewer access application for pre-treated settling tank discharge at 150 No Branford Road (Blakeslee)
• Capacity study referrals for 250 No Main St and 116,130,124-136 Montowese St
• Account transfers: $6,500 from chemical account to furniture and technology equipment accounts
• Approve WPCA meeting schedule for 2025

Board of Police Commissioners

The Board of Police Commissioners will approve the minutes from the October 15, 2024 meeting and hear the Chief's monthly statistical and training report for October 2024. It will receive updates on building projects and a series of traffic‑related requests, including enforcement on Montoya Circle and Commercial Parkway and a stop sign at Damascus and Totoket Road. The Chair will give a report and the meeting will include citizen comments.

• Approve minutes from the October 15, 2024 meeting
• Chief’s monthly statistical and training synopsis for October 2024
• Building project updates
• Request for traffic enforcement on Montoya Circle & Commercial Pkwy
• Request for a stop sign at Damascus and Totoket Road

RTM Public Services Committee

The committee will hold a special meeting via Zoom to discuss the tentative agreement between the Town of Branford and the Police union (UPSEU/COPS Local #459). This is a discussion item only; no vote is indicated on the agenda.

• Discussion of tentative agreement between Town and Police union (UPSEU/COPS Local #459)

Board of Education

The Branford Board of Education is convening an expulsion hearing on November 8, 2024, at 10:30 A.M. in the Central Office Conference Room. The hearing officer is Attorney Stephen Sedor. No other business is listed on the agenda.

• Expulsion hearing with Hearing Officer Attorney Stephen Sedor

Board of Education

The Board of Education will hold an expulsion hearing on November 8, 2024, at 9:00 AM in the Central Office Conference Room. The hearing will be presided over by Hearing Officer Attorney Stephen Sedor. No other business is listed on the agenda.

• Expulsion hearing for a student (details not specified in the agenda)

RTM Public Services Committee

The regularly scheduled RTM Public Services Committee meeting for November 7, 2024, has been canceled. No business will be conducted.

RTM Ways and Means Committee

The regularly scheduled meeting of the RTM Ways & Means Committee for November 6, 2024, is canceled.

RTM Public Services Committee

The Public Services Committee is reviewing a tentative agreement between the Town and UPSEU/COPS Local #459. The contract covers the period from July 1, 2022, through June 30, 2027, and includes changes to pay, scheduling, and benefits.

• Pay increases: 2.5% in 2022 and 2023, 5.25% in 2024, and 2.75% in 2025 and 2026
• Shift change to a 5-2 and 5-3 working schedule
• Employee medical contributions set at 13% for 2024 and 14% for 2025 and 2026
• Increased vacation days for employees with 2, 15, and 20 years of service
• Minimum 4-hour pay for SWAT or Accident Investigation assignments

RTM Public Services Committee

The Branford RTM Public Services Committee is reviewing a tentative collective bargaining agreement with the UPSEU/COPS police union, covering wages, hours, benefits, and working conditions for officers up to captain. The agreement includes articles on grievance procedure, discipline, overtime, vacations, and seniority. The committee may decide whether to recommend approval to the full RTM.

• Recognition of UPSEU/COPS as exclusive bargaining agent for police up to rank of captain
• Grievance procedure with arbitration by Connecticut State Board or American Arbitration Association
• Discipline only with just cause and timeline for case resolution within 90 days
• Overtime and vacation provisions in Articles 10 and 11
• Uniform and clothing allowance in Article 8

RTM Education Committee

The RTM Education Committee is meeting to review the contract between the Branford Public School District and the Branford School Administrators. The committee will make a recommendation based on this review to the Branford RTM.

• Review of contract between Branford Public School District and Branford School Administrators

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen scheduled for November 6, 2024 at 4:30 p.m. was canceled. No agenda items were discussed or decided at this meeting.

RTM Administrative Services Committee

The Administrative Services Committee meeting scheduled for November 5, 2024, was canceled. As a result, no agenda items were considered or decided at this meeting.

Board of Fire Commissioners

The Board of Fire Commissioners will first consider approving the minutes from the September 26, 2024 meeting. In an executive session, the board will hear a report from Fire Chief Tom Mahoney and the EMT interview panel on the hiring process. The board will then review the full-time EMT hiring process and, if appropriate, approve the recommended list of candidates presented by the fire chief. Committee reports on personnel, finance, training, apparatus, EMS, buildings, and pension & communications will also be presented.

• Approve minutes of the September 26, 2024 Board meeting
• Executive session to receive report from Fire Chief Tom Mahoney and EMT interview panel on hiring status
• Review full-time EMT hiring process and consider approving the recommended candidate list
• Receive committee reports on personnel, finance, training, apparatus, EMS, buildings, and pension & communications

RTM Education Committee

The Branford Board of Education filed the newly‑signed three‑year contract with the Branford Administrators Organization. The agreement, effective July 1 2025 through June 30 2028, provides a total 7.73 % salary increase for administrators. It also raises health‑insurance premium contributions to 21.0 %‑22.0 %, increases annuity contributions to $3,500/$5,500, and boosts tuition reimbursement to $9,000 per year. The contract eliminates sabbatical leave and allows the superintendent to withhold salary increases for performance reasons.

• 7.73% total salary increase for administrators over three years
• Health‑insurance premium contributions rise to 21.0% (2025‑26), 21.5% (2026‑27), 22.0% (2027‑28)
• Board’s annuity contribution increases to $3,500 for <5 years experience and $5,500 for ≥6 years
• Tuition reimbursement for graduate studies increased from $7,000 to $9,000 annually
• Sabbatical leave provision removed; superintendent may withhold salary increases for performance

Board of Fire Commissioners

The regular Board of Fire Commissioners meeting scheduled for October 24, 2024, has been canceled.

Board of Fire Commissioners

The Board of Fire Commissioners will meet to discuss the hiring process for Full-Time EMTs. This includes hearing a report from Fire Chief Tom Mahoney and the interview panel to potentially approve a recommended list of candidates.

• Review and potential approval of recommended Full-Time EMT candidates

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen will consider approving minutes from previous meetings, hold an executive session on tax appeals, and decide on several community‑space requests. They will vote on waiving a bid and awarding a $48,000 contract to Builders Hardware for door hardware. Additional items include approvals for events on the Town Green and Bayview Park.

• Approve a $48,000 contract with Builders Hardware for door hardware (waiving the bid)
• Approve Shoreline Community Church use of the Town Green on Oct. 31 for “Light the Night”
• Approve Branford Parks & Recreation use of the Town Green on Nov. 30
• Approve Stony Creek Farmers Market use of Bayview Park on Nov. 24 and Dec. 15 for a Holiday Market
• Executive session to discuss tax appeals

Board of Police Commissioners - Traffic Committee Agenda

The Branford Board of Police Commissioners Traffic Committee will meet on October 15 at 4:30 PM. After confirming a quorum and accepting the May 2024 minutes, the committee will discuss several traffic‑related requests. Items include a request from the town Engineering Department for signal upgrades on Main Street and Ivy Street, and various proposals for speed humps, a crosswalk, handicapped parking, and bus‑stop signage. The committee will also hear citizen comments before adjourning.

• Approve traffic signal upgrades on Main Street and Ivy Street (Engineering Dept. request)
• Consider adding speed humps on Kirkham Street
• Consider installing a second speed bump near the Supply Ponds
• Consider a crosswalk at South Montowese and Toole Drive
• Consider adding more handicapped parking spaces in the center of town

Shellfish Commission

The Branford Shellfish Commission is holding a special meeting to review a dock application. The body will specifically discuss the project's impact on shellfish beds at 286 Linden Avenue.

• Review of dock application and shellfish bed impact project at 286 Linden Avenue

RTM Rules and Ordinances Committee

The Branford Rules & Ordinances Committee will consider and, if appropriate, recommend an ordinance to establish a Branford Harbor Management Commission as requested by First Selectman James Cosgrove. The committee will hear a report from the harbor‑management working group (Dan Adelman, Chris Hynes, Peter Hentschel) and public comments. The meeting will also consider a proposed ordinance to regulate short‑term rentals, with a report from its working group (Peter Black, Adrian Bonenberger, Peter Hentschel) and a review of a community survey completed on October 10. Future meetings are planned for both topics.

• Consider ordinance establishing a Branford Harbor Management Commission (requested by First Selectman James Cosgrove)
• Report from harbor‑management working group members Dan Adelman, Chris Hynes, and Peter Hentschel
• Public discussion and comments on the Harbor Management Commission proposal
• Consider ordinance to regulate short‑term rentals in Branford
• Report from short‑term‑rental working group members Peter Black, Adrian Bonenberger, and Peter Hentschel; review of community survey concluded October 10

Board of Police Commissioners

The Board of Police Commissioners will review the 2023/2024 Annual Report and monthly statistics. The board is deciding on an expenditure for equipment and reviewing several traffic and signage requests. A building project update is also scheduled.

• Proposed expenditure of $25,000 in asset forfeiture funds for a Brinc Lemur 2 Drone
• Traffic signal upgrade application for Main Street and Ivy Street
• Traffic enforcement and speed hump request for Kirkham Street
• Crosswalk installation request at So. Montowese and Toole Drive
• Bus stop signage request at the corner of Totoket and Farview Drive

Shellfish Commission

The Shellfish Commission meeting scheduled for October 8, 2024, was cancelled. The cancellation was due to a lack of a quorum.

Shellfish Commission

The Shellfish Commission meeting scheduled for October 8, 2024, at the Community House has been cancelled due to the lack of a quorum.

• Meeting cancelled due to lack of quorum
• Location: Community House, 46 Church Street

Water Pollution Control Authority

The Water Pollution Control Authority is meeting to review progress on I&I and consider a sewer access application. The body will also discuss a draft scope of work for Phase 2 of the facility's climate resiliency evaluation.

• Sewer access application for 150 No Branford Road (Blakeslee) regarding pre-treated settling tank discharge
• Draft scope of work for Phase 2 Evaluation of Water Pollution Control Facility climate resiliency measures
• Update on I&I progress

Water Pollution Control Authority

The regular meeting scheduled for October 8, 2024, could not be held due to a lack of quorum. No actions were taken.

RTM Ways and Means Committee

The committee is considering several budget transfers, including an increase to the ARPA fund and contingency allocations for municipal projects. The body will also review funding for park repairs and the closeout of an energy conservation project.

• Proposed ARPA fund budget increase from $7,710,500 to $8,185,500, including a $50,000 grant to American Legion Post 83
• Proposed $275,000 contingency transfer for the fueling station project
• Proposed $70,000 for repairs at Veteran's Memorial Park and Foote Memorial Park
• Resolution to close out Project 18503 Energy Performance Contract and return surplus funds to the General Fund
• Proposed $5,984 transfer from contingency to Fiscal Services overtime

RTM Education Committee

The scheduled meeting of the Representative Town Meeting Education Committee for October 7, 2024, has been canceled.

RTM Public Services Committee

The committee will consider several fund transfers for the Fire Department. These include funding for additional EMTs, fire apparatus, and ambulance replacement.

• Transfer of $517,623 from Fire Contingency to hire additional EMTs (FY2025)
• Transfer of $500,000 from Contingency to the Fire Apparatus Fund
• Transfer of $15,000 from Contingency to the Ambulance Fund
• Request from Board of Fire Commissioners for a $1,320,481 transfer from Contingency to wages, overtime, and uniforms

Board of Selectmen

The provided agenda contains no specific discussion items, proposals, or decisions. The record consists of procedural placeholders and file references.

RTM Administrative Services Committee

The October 1, 2024, meeting of the Branford Representative Town Meeting's Administrative Services Committee is canceled. No decisions or discussions are scheduled.

Board of Fire Commissioners

The Board of Fire Commissioners is meeting to review funding transfers for new personnel and an updated apparatus replacement plan. They will consider requests to be placed on the September 30 Board of Finance agenda.

• Transfer request from Contingency to fund new EMT and Captain positions (Regular Wages, Overtime, Vacation, Holiday Pay, Replace Sick, Uniforms, and Benefits)
• Proposed $500,000 appropriation for the replacement of Fire Engine 9
• Review of updated apparatus replacement plan

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Branford Planning & Zoning Commission will review the agenda and related documents for the September 19, 2024 meeting. No specific items such as rezoning proposals, contracts, or ordinance changes are listed in the agenda text provided.

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen meeting scheduled for September 18, 2024, at 4:30 P.M. has been canceled. No other business is listed.

RTM Rules and Ordinances Committee

The RTM Rules and Ordinances Committee is reviewing proposals for a harbor management commission and regulations for short-term rentals. The committee will also discuss the legality of an ordinance protecting licensed home daycare providers from HOA bylaws.

• Proposed establishment of a Branford Harbor Management Commission
• Proposed Town Ordinance to regulate short-term rentals
• Proposed ordinance protecting licensed home daycare providers from restrictive HOA bylaws

Board of Assessment Appeals

The Board of Assessment Appeals is holding a special meeting to conduct hearings. This specific session is limited to motor vehicle assessments.

• Hearings for motor vehicle assessments

Shellfish Commission

The Branford Shellfish Commission will meet to review dock applications and their impact on shellfish beds. The body will also receive reports on the budget, enforcement, and lease collections.

• Review of dock applications and shellfish bed impact projects
• Budget report
• Enforcement report
• Update on lease collections

Board of Police Commissioners - Traffic Committee Agenda

The Traffic Committee meeting of the Board of Police Commissioners scheduled for Monday, September 9, has been cancelled.

RTM Education Committee

The Representative Town Meeting Education Committee scheduled a regular meeting for September 9, 2024. This meeting has been canceled.

Board of Police Commissioners

The Board of Police Commissioners will meet to review monthly statistical and training reports from June and July 2024. The agenda includes an update on building renovations and the issuance of letters of recognition for several officers and the Branford Police Union.

• Building renovation update
• Monthly statistical and training reports for June and July 2024
• Letters of recognition for Officers R. Morgan, Richardson, Crowley, Cassella, Sgt. Carney, K9 Arrow, PSW Danielle Suraci, Officers Johnson, Weber, McCone, Pomales, and the Branford Police Union

RTM Public Services Committee

The committee will review and potentially approve several budget transfer requests for the 2024 fiscal year. These requests affect Police, Fire, Solid Waste & Recycling, General Government Buildings, and the Building Department.

• Police Services transfer request of $82,995, primarily for overtime ($72,344)
• Fire Services transfer request of $222,859, including $115,587 for Replace Sick
• General Government Buildings transfer request of $34,316, primarily for utilities ($32,323)
• Solid Waste & Recycling transfer request of $10,557 for accumulated sick pay
• Building Department transfer request for FY2024

Planning & Zoning Commission

The agenda for this meeting consists of procedural boilerplate. No specific items for decision or discussion are listed in the provided text.

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen meeting scheduled for September 4, 2024, at 4:30 p.m. has been canceled. No other business is listed.

RTM Administrative Services Committee

The RTM Administrative Services Committee will review a request from Supercool Metals for a property tax exemption on manufacturing equipment for the 2023 Grand List. The committee will also consider several budget transfer requests for the Assessor, Tax Collector, and First Selectman.

• Property tax exemption request for Supercool Metals (21 Business Park Drive) per General Statutes §12-94e
• Assessor transfer request: $400 from Appraisal Services to Dues & Subscriptions
• Tax Collector transfer request: $8,577 total to cover Overtime, State Fees & Testing, and Tax Bill Printing
• First Selectman transfer request: $2,990 from Consulting and Advertising to Seasonal & Part-Time Help

Planning & Zoning Commission

The special meeting of the Subcommittee on Zoning Requirements Regarding Landscaping scheduled for August 26, 2024, has been canceled.

Board of Fire Commissioners

The Branford Board of Fire Commissioners will consider approving the minutes from the June 27, 2024 meeting. It will also review and, if appropriate, approve a series of fiscal‑year 2024 year‑end transfers that move $219,411 from various expense accounts to designated fund accounts. Additional agenda items include routine committee reports and the chief’s report, followed by old and new business.

• Approve meeting minutes from June 27, 2024
• Approve FY2024 year‑end transfers totaling $219,411 across multiple accounts
• Finance committee report on transfers from regular wages, overtime, vacation, and other expense categories
• Personnel, training, apparatus, EMS, buildings, pension & communications reports
• Chief’s report and discussion of old and new business

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen will meet to review and potentially approve three requests to waive bidding processes for specific contracts. These items include road paving, equipment purchase, and facility maintenance.

• Paving project on Harbor Street between Maple Street and Driscoll Road with William M. Laydon Construction (not to exceed $20,000)
• Boiler replacement at the Solids Processing Building with W.J. Dornfeld ($39,750)
• Purchase of a 2015 Peter Built Roll Off Model 567 ($133,900)

Shellfish Commission

The Branford Shellfish Commission will examine pending dock applications and related shellfish bed impact projects. The meeting will also include a budget report, an enforcement report, and an update on lease collections. Additional agenda items cover permit activity, communications with bills, and public forum comments.

• Review Dock Applications and Shellfish Bed Impact Projects
• Budget Report
• Enforcement Report
• Update on Lease Collections
• Permit Activity

RTM Public Services Committee

The RTM Public Services Committee meeting scheduled for August 8, 2024, was canceled.

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen will first approve minutes from three prior special meetings. It will then consider waiving a competitive bid to award pump station control panel and alarm upgrades to Control Systems of Connecticut, Inc. for fiscal year 2024/2025. Additional items include a five‑year shellfish lease for 21.3 acres, an alcohol exemption for a library event, and a Town Green use request for a high school choir fundraiser.

• Waive bid and award pump station control panel upgrade to Control Systems of Connecticut, Inc. (FY 2024/2025)
• Approve 5‑year shellfish lease for 21.3 acres (bed 546) with Jack Creamer
• Approve exemption to allow wine at Willoughby Writers Group meeting on Sep 11, 2024 at Willoughby Wallace Memorial Library
• Approve Town Green use on Sep 8, 2024 for Branford High School Choir tag sale fundraiser
• Approve minutes of June 5, June 26, and July 24, 2024 special meetings

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Subcommittee on Zoning Requirements Regarding Landscaping is holding a special meeting. The body will review minutes from May and June and continue discussions on topics from a July 3, 2024, document.

• Discussion of zoning requirements regarding landscaping

Planning & Zoning Commission

The provided agenda is procedural boilerplate and does not list specific discussion items or decisions. The meeting includes notices of actions and public hearings, but the specific subjects are not detailed in the text.

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen meeting that was to be held on July 17, 2024 at 4:30 p.m. was canceled. No agenda items were discussed or decided.

Shellfish Commission

The Branford Shellfish Commission will meet at the Canoe Brook Senior Center on July 9, 2024, to review dock applications and shellfish bed impact projects. The agenda also covers routine administrative updates, including permit activity, budget status, enforcement reports, lease collections, and approval of previous meeting minutes.

• Review dock applications and shellfish bed impact projects
• Approval of June 4, 2024 meeting minutes
• Permit activity report
• Budget report
• Update on lease collections

Board of Police Commissioners - Traffic Committee Agenda

The scheduled Traffic Meeting of the Board of Police Commissioners for Monday, July 8, 2024, has been cancelled.

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission is meeting to continue discussions regarding proposed amendments to landscaping regulations. The topics include front yard requirements, native plant identification, tree protection standards, and parking lot guidelines.

• Relaxing front yard landscaping requirements for specific residential uses
• Native landscaping and invasive species management
• Protection requirements for significant trees
• Guidance for plantings near overhead power lines
• Standards for larger parking lots of 60 or more spaces

RTM Education Committee

The scheduled July 8, 2024, meeting of the RTM Education Committee has been canceled. The August meeting will take place at the Blackstone Library and include a tour.

Board of Police Commissioners

The scheduled meeting for Monday, July 8th, has been cancelled. There are no other items listed on the agenda.

Board of Selectmen

The Branford Board of Selectmen meeting scheduled for July 3, 2024 at 4:30 p.m. has been canceled. The agenda contains no discussion items, votes, or public hearings. No rescheduling details are provided in the notice.

• No substantive items listed; the meeting is canceled.

RTM Administrative Services Committee

The RTM Administrative Services Committee will review a request to move $21,000 from Tax Refunds to Overtime. The committee will also discuss legal fees incurred by the town between August 7, 2020, and January 22, 2021.

• $21,000 transfer from Tax Refunds to Overtime
• Review of legal fees from 8/7/20 to 1/22/21
• Approval of June 4, 2024, meeting minutes

RTM Administrative Services Committee

The committee will consider a transfer of $21,000 from Tax Refunds to Overtime for FY2024. Members will also review a proposed solar array installation at the former landfill located at 100 Tabor Drive.

• $21,000 transfer from Tax Refunds to Overtime
• Proposed solar array installation at 100 Tabor Drive
• Review of 2024 town legal fees

RTM Rules and Ordinances Committee

The committee will consider a town ordinance to transition the Town Clerk role from an elected office to an appointed one. Additionally, the committee will review a budget transfer request regarding zoning regulation updates.

• Ordinance to change Town Clerk from elected to appointed position
• Budget transfer of $12,500 from Consulting to Capital Fund for Zoning Regulations Update

Board of Fire Commissioners

The Board will review committee reports covering personnel, finance, training, and apparatus. The board will also consider a resolution regarding Indian Neck Pine Orchard Volunteer Company 9.

• Resolution concerning Indian Neck Pine Orchard Volunteer Company 9

RTM Rules and Ordinances Committee

The Planning and Zoning Department is requesting a fund transfer from its Consulting line item to a capital account. This money would fund a multi-year consultant effort to update the Basic Standards section of the Town's Zoning Regulations, including parking, drainage, lighting, landscaping, and sidewalks.

• $12,500 transfer request from Consulting line item to a capital account
• Proposed updates to Section 6 (Basic Standards) of Zoning Regulations
• Reexamination of parking standards and requirements
• Updates for Drainage and Stormwater Control per March 2024 State manual
• Revision of outdoor lighting standards for LED use

Board of Education

The full regular meeting scheduled for Wednesday at Walsh Intermediate School has been canceled.

Board of Selectmen

The provided document contains no substantive information regarding topics of discussion or decisions. The record consists only of file names and placeholders.

Board of Education

The Board of Education will hold a special meeting to discuss the evaluation of the Superintendent. The board will also consider whether to authorize an amendment, modification, or extension of the Superintendent's contract.

• Executive Session: Evaluation of the Superintendent
• Discussion and action regarding the Superintendent's contract

Board of Police Commissioners

The Board of Police Commissioners will meet for a special session to conduct an interview for a police officer position. The meeting also includes consideration regarding the reinstatement of Amanda Pomales to full-time status.

• Interview and consideration of candidate for Officer position
• Consideration of Amanda Pomales's reinstatement to full-time status

Board of Selectmen

The scheduled meeting for the Branford Board of Selectmen on June 19, 2024, has been canceled.

RTM Rules and Ordinances Committee

The Rules & Ordinances Committee is reviewing proposals for a Harbor Management Commission and new regulations for short-term rentals. The committee is also considering an ordinance to change the Town Clerk from an elected to an appointed position. Additionally, members will review correspondence regarding the legality of a previous budget vote.

• Establishment of a Branford Harbor Management Commission
• Regulation of short-term rentals via town ordinance and community survey
• Ordinance to change Town Clerk from elected to appointed position
• Review of correspondence from Gregg Jerolman regarding the May 14 budget vote

Board of Education

The Board of Education will hold a full special meeting. The agenda consists of an executive session to conduct a Superintendent evaluation.

• Superintendent Evaluation (Executive Session)

RTM Administrative Services Committee

The RTM Administrative Services Committee will meet to consider and potentially recommend several applications for the Neighborhood Assistant Tax Credit Program. These applications are submitted under the Neighborhood Assistance Act.

• Neighborhood Assistant Tax Credit applications for CT Hospice, Feed Branford Kids, First Congregational Church of Branford, Branford Land Trust, Tail to Paw Animal Support, Shoreline Trolley Museum, and We Are One, Inc.

RTM Administrative Services Committee

The Connecticut Hospice has submitted a program proposal titled 'The Campaign to Inform Branford Residents about Available Dementia Care.' The organization is seeking approval for the program through the 2024 Connecticut Neighborhood Assistance Act.

• $100,000.00 funding request from The Connecticut Hospice, Inc.

Board of Police Commissioners - Traffic Committee Agenda

The regular meeting for the Traffic Committee of the Branford Board of Police Commissioners scheduled for Monday, June 10, 2024, has been cancelled.

Board of Police Commissioners

The Board will review monthly statistical and training reports from May 2024. The agenda also includes a building renovation update and letters of recognition for several officers and staff.

• Monthly Statistical & Training Reports from May, 2024
• Forfeiture Report
• Letters of Recognition for Officers Glifort, Kustra, Cope, Chief Mulhern, LT Det Eula, and the Branford Police Department
• Building Renovation Update

RTM Public Services Committee

The committee will meet at the Branford Community House to discuss matters concerning the town's Public Services Committee. The agenda includes a roll call and an open floor for discussion.

• Discussion of matters concerning the town of Branford’s Public Services Committee

RTM Ways and Means Committee

The regularly scheduled meeting of the RTM Ways and Means Committee for June 5, 2024, has been canceled.

Board of Selectmen

The provided document contains no substantive agenda items or discussion topics. The record consists only of file names and placeholders.

RTM Administrative Services Committee

The RTM Administrative Services Committee will review two transfer requests. One involves moving $14,626 within the Registrar of Voters accounts to cover deputy registrar pay, professional development, and ballot supplies. The second is a $20,000 ARPA fund transfer to the East Shore Health District for a water quality study at Short Beach.

• Transfer of $14,626 within Registrar of Voters accounts for deputy registrars, professional development, and ballot supplies
• Transfer of $20,000 from Fund Balance to East Shore Health District for a water study in Short Beach
• Approval of May 7, 2024, meeting minutes

Shellfish Commission

The Commission will meet to review dock applications and shellfish bed impact projects. The agenda also includes reports on permits, budget, enforcement, and lease collections.

• Review of dock applications and shellfish bed impact projects
• Permit activity report
• Budget report
• Enforcement report
• Update on lease collections

Water Pollution Control Authority

The authority will review the minutes from May 14, 2024, and consider an account transfer of $2,500.00 for uniforms and clothing. The agenda also includes continued discussion regarding the Wastewater Infrastructure Climate Resiliency Subcommittee.

• $2,500.00 account transfer to Uniform/Clothing
• Wastewater Infrastructure Climate Resiliency Subcommittee discussion

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission is meeting to discuss Section 6.3 of the Zoning Regulations regarding landscaping. The discussion focuses on previous proposals for replacement trees and native plantings.

• Discussion of Zoning Regulations, Section 6.3 – Landscaping
• Review of proposed requirements for replacement trees
• Review of proposed requirements for native plantings

RTM Education Committee

The committee will meet to receive an introduction of the new Library Director and a presentation on the library. A brief tour of the library facility is scheduled to follow the meeting.

• Introduction of the new Director of the Willoughby Wallace Memorial Library
• Presentation on the Willoughby Wallace Memorial Library by Jennifer Z. Sullivan
• Library staff tour following the conclusion of the meeting

Board of Fire Commissioners

The Board will meet to consider the approval of minutes from the April 25, 2024, meeting. The agenda includes reports from several committees including Personnel, Finance, Training, Apparatus, EMS, Buildings, and Pension & Communications.

• Approval of April 25, 2024, meeting minutes

RTM Rules and Ordinances Committee

The Rules and Ordinances Committee will consider recommendations for a new Harbor Management Commission and a short-term rental ordinance. The committee will also discuss changing the Town Clerk from an elected to an appointed position.

• Establishment of a Branford Harbor Management Commission
• Establishment of a Town Ordinance to regulate short-term rentals
• Proposal to change the Town Clerk position from elected to appointed

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen will consider several contract requests, including emergency lighting for police vehicles and urgent roofing work at Branford High School. The meeting also includes a report on wastewater treatment facility pipe replacements and requests for the use of the Town Green.

• $22,065.47 contract to NorcomCT for Ford Explorer emergency lighting
• $107,300 contract to Martin Roofing and Remodeling for Branford High School roof repairs
• Emergency wastewater pipe replacement report
• Osprey platform installation request near Branford High School
• Town Green use requests from Branford Early Learning Center and Legacy Theatre

Board of Selectmen

The scheduled meeting for the Branford Board of Selectmen on May 15, 2024, has been canceled.

Shellfish Commission

The Commission will review dock applications and shellfish bed impact projects. The agenda also includes reports on permits, budget, enforcement, and lease collections.

• Review of dock applications and shellfish bed impact projects
• Permit activity report
• Budget report
• Enforcement report
• Update on lease collections

Water Pollution Control Authority

The Water Pollution Control Authority will address an account transfer of $50,000 into Repair & Maintenance. The meeting also includes a discussion regarding the Wastewater Infrastructure Climate Resiliency Subcommittee.

• $50,000 account transfer to Repair & Maintenance
• Discussion on Wastewater Infrastructure Climate Resiliency Subcommittee

Board of Police Commissioners - Traffic Committee Agenda

The Branford Board of Police Commissioners Traffic Committee will meet on May 13, 2024, to review administrative items and a specific road request. The committee is considering a proposal from the Stony Creek Association to add pavement markings along a segment of road in the Village of Stony Creek. This agenda outlines only proposed discussions; no final decisions or votes are recorded.

• Request from the Stony Creek Association to add pavement markings from Squaw Brook Road to Three Elms Road in the Village of Stony Creek
• Approval of November 2023 meeting minutes

Board of Police Commissioners

The Board will review monthly statistical and training reports from April 2024. The meeting includes a building renovation update and letters of recognition for various officers and K9 Arrow.

• Review of April 2024 Statistical & Training Reports
• Building Renovation Update
• Letters of Recognition for several officers and K9 Arrow

RTM Public Services Committee

The RTM Public Services Committee meeting scheduled for May 9, 2024, has been canceled. No items were listed for discussion.

Board of Education

The Board of Education will meet to discuss and potentially vote on a single action item. This item involves the appointment of the District's new Athletic Director.

• Vote to approve the appointment of the District’s new Athletic Director

RTM Administrative Services Committee

The RTM Administrative Services Committee will consider proposed budgets for several town departments for fiscal year 2024/2025. The committee will also review a $15,000 budget transfer request and a recommendation regarding registrar salaries.

• $15,000 transfer from Consulting to Technology Acquisitions
• Fiscal year 2024/2025 budgets for Probate Court, Elderly Services, IT, Tax Collector, Human Services, East Shore District Health Department, Board of Assessment Appeals, Legal Services, Legislative, Town Clerk, Labor Relations, and Human Resources
• Fiscal year 2024/2025 budget for Elections
• Proposed 2% salary increase per two-year term for Registrars

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission is holding a special meeting to organize a new subcommittee regarding landscaping requirements. The agenda includes establishing the subcommittee's role, purpose, and meeting schedule.

• Organization of Subcommittee on Zoning Requirements Regarding Landscaping
• Discussion of Subcommittee Role and Purpose
• Discussion of Meeting Schedule

RTM Education Committee

The committee will review budget presentations from the Willoughby Wallace Memorial Library, the James Blackstone Memorial Library, and Branford Public Schools. The committee will also vote on whether to refer these budgets out of committee to the full RTM.

• Willoughby Wallace Memorial Library budget presentation and referral vote
• James Blackstone Memorial Library budget presentation and referral vote
• Branford Public Schools budget presentation, including Adult Learning and Early Childhood budgets

RTM Rules and Ordinances Committee

The regularly scheduled meeting of the RTM Rules & Ordinances Committee for May 2, 2024, has been cancelled.

RTM Ways and Means Committee

The regularly scheduled meeting of the Branford RTM Ways and Means Committee for May 1, 2024, has been canceled. No agenda items were provided.

Board of Selectmen

The Board will consider a $30,000 contract for the annual fireworks display and software licensing for Live Compensation. Members will also discuss a stipulation for judgment in a tax appeal case. Additionally, the agenda includes board reappointments and requests for Town Green use.

• $30,000 contract award to Zambelli Fireworks
• Bid waiver and contract award to Gov Invest for Live Compensation software
• Tax appeal settlement in Laryssa Maria Cassella v. Town of Branford
• Reappointments to several local boards
• Requests for use of the Town Green

RTM Public Services Committee

The Public Services Committee will hear a presentation regarding the Fiscal Year 2024-25 budget request for Solid Waste Management & Recycling. This presentation follows amendments made by the Board of Finance.

• FY 2024-25 budget request presentation for Solid Waste Management & Recycling

Board of Fire Commissioners

The Board of Fire Commissioners will review minutes from February 22, 2024. The meeting includes an executive session to discuss a potential candidate for a full-time Firefighter/Paramedic position and a discussion on extending a conditional employment offer.

• Discussion of potential candidate for full time Firefighter/Paramedic
• Consideration of a conditional offer of employment for a full time Firefighter/Paramedic

RTM Ways and Means Committee

The RTM Ways & Means Committee is meeting to hear and approve several departmental budgets. These include funding requests for departments such as Recreation, Parks & Open Space, and various municipal insurance and debt service funds.

• Branford Cable Television budget
• Recreation Department budget
• Parks & Open Space Authority budget
• Pensions & Contributions budget
• Employee Group Insurance budget

Board of Fire Commissioners

The Volunteer Fire Pension Committee is meeting to review the list of volunteers receiving pension credit for the year 2023. The committee will also review and approve a specific application for pension benefits.

• Review and approval of 2023 volunteer pension credit list
• Review and approval of a pension benefit application

RTM Public Services Committee

The committee will review budget requests for the 2024-25 fiscal year as amended by the Board of Finance. Presentations include several municipal departments such as Police, Fire Protection, and Public Works. The meeting also involves reviewing BoF Capital Recommendations and the ARPA Fund Budget for 2025.

• Presentation: Engineering budget request
• Presentation: Police Services budget request
• Presentation: Fire Protection budget request
• Presentation: Public Works budget request
• Review of BoF Capital Recommendations 2025

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen will review meeting minutes and consider several municipal appointments. The agenda also includes requests for the use of the Town Green and Bayview Park.

• Appointment of James Finch as Neighborhood Assistance Act liaison
• Appointment of Leno Torrelli as 2024 Dockmaster
• Flood and Erosion Control Board appointment: John Lust
• Youngs Pond Commission appointment: Robert Dahill
• Green use requests for Tabor Blues Band, Shoreline Community Church, and Stony Creek Association

Board of Education

The provided agenda contains only a procedural notice for an expulsion hearing scheduled for April 16, 2024. No other policy discussions, budget items, or public hearings are listed. The Board will review this case at the Central Office Conference Room at 185 Damascus Road.

• Expulsion hearing notice scheduled for April 16, 2024, at 4:00 PM in the Central Office Conference Room at 185 Damascus Road.

RTM Rules and Ordinances Committee

The committee will review proposed departmental budgets for the 2024-2025 fiscal year. Members will also consider recommending a Branford Harbor Management Commission and an ordinance to regulate short-term rentals.

• Review of FY 2024-2025 departmental budgets
• Recommendation on establishing a Branford Harbor Management Commission
• Consideration of an ordinance to regulate short-term rentals
• Establishment of a working group for short-term rental research

Shellfish Commission

The Commission will review dock applications and shellfish bed impact projects. The agenda also includes reports on permits, budget, enforcement, and lease collections.

• Review of dock applications
• Shellfish bed impact projects review
• Permit activity report
• Budget report
• Enforcement report

Water Pollution Control Authority

The Water Pollution Control Authority will review an account transfer of $20,000.00 to the Repair & Maintenance fund. The meeting includes discussions regarding a Rose Hill Road sewer extension and wastewater infrastructure climate resiliency.

• $20,000.00 account transfer to Repair & Maintenance
• Sewer access at 61 E. Industrial Road
• Rose Hill Road sewer extension discussion
• Wastewater Infrastructure Climate Resiliency Subcommittee discussion

Board of Police Commissioners - Traffic Committee Agenda

The Traffic Meeting of the Board of Police Commissioners scheduled for Monday, April 8, has been cancelled.

Board of Police Commissioners

The Board will meet to approve previous meeting minutes and review monthly statistical and training reports. The agenda includes an executive session for a police officer candidate interview and a building renovation update.

• Interview & Consideration of 1 candidate for Police Officer
• Monthly Statistical & Training Reports from February & March, 2023
• Forfeiture Report
• Building Renovation Update

RTM Public Services Committee

The RTM Public Services Committee meeting scheduled for April 4, 2024, has been canceled. No other agenda items were provided.

RTM Ways and Means Committee

The regularly scheduled meeting of the Ways and Means Committee for April 3, 2024, has been canceled.

Board of Selectmen

The scheduled meeting for the Branford Board of Selectmen on April 3, 2024, has been canceled.

RTM Administrative Services Committee

The committee will consider an amendment to the Stony Creek Museum Lease regarding additional downstairs space. Members will also hear and review proposed budgets for several town departments for fiscal year 2024-2025.

• Amendment to the Stony Creek Museum Lease
• FY 2024-2025 budget review for Probate Court
• FY 2024-2025 budget review for Elderly Services
• FY 2024-2025 budget review for Information Technology
• FY 2024-2025 budget review for Tax Collector

RTM Education Committee

The committee is scheduled to meet on April 1, 2024, at 7:00 PM. The provided agenda text contains no specific discussion items or proposals.

Board of Fire Commissioners

The regular meeting of the Branford Board of Fire Commissioners scheduled for March 28, 2024, has been canceled. No business or agenda items are scheduled for this date.

• No agenda items listed due to cancellation

Board of Assessment Appeals

The Board of Assessment Appeals will meet to discuss and vote on all received appeals. The meeting is scheduled for March 28, 2024, at the Branford Town Hall.

• Discussion and voting on all received appeals

Board of Assessment Appeals

The scheduled special meeting for March 26, 2024, has been canceled according to the provided documents.

Board of Education

The Board of Education is holding a regular meeting. The agenda includes a second reading regarding the use of school facilities.

• Second reading: 1800P Use of School Facilities

Board of Selectmen

The Board will review several contract requests including court renovations at Foote Memorial and Veteran’s Memorial parks. Discussion includes emergency wastewater pump repairs and a tax appeal case involving Api-Sycamore, LLC. The board also reviews requests for the use of the Town Green.

• Settlement of Api-Sycamore, LLC v. Town of Branford tax appeal case
• $14,287.77 for emergency pump repairs at Ponds Pump Station
• $13,600 contract for Pine Orchard Pump Station wet well rebuild to Control Systems of Connecticut, Inc.
• $117,400 contract for Foote Memorial and Veteran’s Memorial park court renovations to Hinding Tennis LLC
• Request to install a Free Little Library at 237 Pine Orchard Road

RTM Rules and Ordinances Committee

The committee will consider an amendment to the Town Code regarding RTM committee report requirements and meeting minutes. Additionally, members will discuss a proposal from the First Selectman to establish a Branford Harbor Management Commission.

• Amendment to Town Code, RTM Rules, E. Rule 4.5 regarding committee responsibilities and meeting minutes
• Proposal to establish a Branford Harbor Management Commission per request of the First Selectman
• Potential establishment of a working group to research harbor commission issues and draft an ordinance

Board of Assessment Appeals

This special meeting was held to introduce board members and review upcoming hearing schedules. The agenda also included a discussion on procedures for individual hearings.

• Introduction of board members
• Review of the hearing schedule
• Discussion on individual hearing procedures
• Hearings by appointment

Shellfish Commission

The Branford Shellfish Commission will review dock applications and shellfish bed impact projects. The meeting also includes updates on permit activity, budget, and lease collections.

• Review of dock applications and management plan for 33 Jefferson Place

Board of Police Commissioners - Traffic Committee Agenda

The Traffic Meeting of the Board of Police Commissioners scheduled for Monday, March 11th has been cancelled.

Board of Police Commissioners

The scheduled meeting for Monday, March 11, has been cancelled. There are no other items listed on the agenda.

RTM Ways and Means Committee

The committee is reviewing a budget for renovations to the Branford Police Headquarters. The estimate includes construction costs, soft costs, and various scope changes from previous design stages.

• Total project cost estimated at $19,985,305
• Total construction cost estimated at $17,759,030
• Estimated start date of July 1, 2024
• Includes a $1,071,000 allowance for a canopy structure
• Includes a $50,000 allowance for lead abatement at the Firing Range

RTM Ways and Means Committee

The Board of Finance is considering resolutions to increase the police headquarters renovation budget by $20 million. This expansion includes work at 33 Laurel Street and 30 Harrison Avenue. Additionally, a resolution proposes $7,650,000 for improvements to Walsh Intermediate School athletic fields.

• $20,000,000 increase for police headquarters and firearms training range renovations
• $7,650,000 appropriation for Walsh Intermediate School athletic field improvements
• Funding for a new synthetic field and lighting at the middle school

RTM Ways and Means Committee

First Selectman James B. Cosgrove requested that the Board of Finance hear a presentation from Police Chief Mulhern regarding police services. The request addresses growing demands on police staffing, operations, and facility improvements.

• Preliminary cost estimate for police station renovation project just below $20M
• Public Building Commission vote to support the project scope

RTM Ways and Means Committee

This meeting consists of procedural items regarding the approval of minutes from previous committee sessions. No other substantive legislative or budgetary items are clearly identifiable in the provided text.

• Approval of minutes for various RTM committees

RTM Ways and Means Committee

The RTM Ways and Means Committee and Public Services Committee will consider a resolution to expand the scope of the Police Headquarters renovation project. This amendment would increase the appropriation and bond authorization from $325,000 to $20,325,000.

• Increase budget for Police Headquarters renovation by $20,000,000
• Expand project scope to include 30 Harrison Avenue firearms training range improvements
• New total appropriation of $20,325,000 for renovations and preliminary costs

RTM Public Services Committee

The Public Services Committee is reviewing a budget for renovations to the Branford Police Headquarters based on 50% design development documents. The estimate includes construction costs, soft costs, and various scope changes from previous designs.

• Total project cost estimate of $19,985,305
• Construction cost estimate of $17,759,030
• $1,071,000 allowance for a canopy structure
• $50,000 allowance for lead abatement at the Firing Range
• Estimated project start date of July 1, 2024

RTM Public Services Committee

The Board of Finance is considering two resolutions regarding municipal construction projects. One resolution seeks to increase the budget for the police headquarters renovation, while the second proposes funding for improvements to the Walsh Intermediate School athletic fields.

• Increase police headquarters renovation appropriation from $325,000 to $20,325,000
• Police headquarters renovation includes 33 Laurel Street and firearms training range at 30 Harrison Avenue
• Appropriation of $7,650,000 for Walsh Intermediate School athletic field improvements
• Athletic complex project includes a new synthetic field, ball field improvements, and lighting

RTM Public Services Committee

First Selectman James B. Cosgrove is requesting that the Board of Finance hear a presentation from Police Chief Mulhern regarding growing demands on police services. The request includes reviewing staffing, operations, and proposed police station renovations.

• Police station renovation project with preliminary cost estimate just below $20M
• Public Building Commission vote to support the scope of the renovation project
• Analysis and Overview of the Growing Demands on Police Services document

RTM Public Services Committee

The committee will review several items including town service contracts, public works projects, and various municipal expenditures. The agenda includes discussions on water/sewer services, road maintenance, and potential upcoming town projects.

• Water/Sewer Service: Discussion of current and future service needs
• Public Works: Review of road maintenance and equipment requirements
• Town Contracts: Various municipal service agreements and renewals
• Budgetary Items: Review of departmental spending and upcoming fiscal considerations

RTM Public Services Committee

The regular Public Services committee meeting scheduled for March 7, 2024, is canceled. It is replaced by a joint meeting with the Ways and Means committee to discuss Board of Finance recommendations regarding funding for Police Headquarters renovations.

• Cancellation of regular Public Services committee meeting
• Joint meeting with Ways and Means regarding Police Headquarters renovation funding

RTM Public Services Committee

The RTM Public Services and Ways & Means Committees will consider a resolution to expand the scope of the Police Headquarters Renovation Project. The amendment proposes increasing the project's appropriation and bond authorization from $325,000 to $20,325,000. This expansion includes renovations at 33 Laurel Street and the firearms training range at 30 Harrison Avenue.

• Resolution to increase Police Headquarters Renovation Project funding by $20,000,000
• Expansion of project scope to include 30 Harrison Avenue firearms training range
• Increase in total bond authorization to $20,325,000

RTM Ways and Means Committee

The committee is reviewing several transfer requests to fund compensation changes following new collective bargaining agreements. These include transfers from the contingency fund to various town departments, the Sewer Utility Fund, Animal Control, and Human Services. Additionally, a request from the Registrar of Voters seeks funds for election workers and clerical support.

• $109,566 transfer from Contingency for Town Hall Employee union contract compensation
• $4,416 transfer to Sewer Utility Fund for Town Hall Employee salary changes
• $104,695 transfer from Contingency for Town of Branford Employees union contract compensation
• $13,503 transfer to Animal Control Fund for salary changes
• $72,600 transfer request from the Registrar of Voters for election and clerical support

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen meeting scheduled for March 6, 2024, at 4:30 P.M. has been canceled. No other agenda items were listed.

RTM Administrative Services Committee

The RTM Administrative Services Committee will consider two budget transfer requests for fiscal year 2024. One request involves moving $25,300 from regular wages to seasonal and part-time help in the Assessor's office. A second request proposes moving $400 from professional development to travel within Human Resources.

• $25,300 transfer from Regular Wages & Salaries to Seasonal & Part-Time Help for the Assessor
• $400 transfer from Professional Development to Travel for the Director of Human Resources

RTM Education Committee

The scheduled meeting for the Representative Town Meeting Education Committee has been canceled. No other business or items are listed on the agenda.

Water Pollution Control Authority

The Authority will review a presentation of the Fiscal Year 2025 budget for the Wastewater Pollution Control Facility. Members will also discuss a claim regarding damage to the sewer main at 245 East Main Street.

• Review of FY 2025 Budget for Wastewater Pollution Control Facility
• Sewer referral for single-family residence at 832 E Main Street
• Project review for 329 (aka 325) East Main St requiring capacity study
• Discussion of damage claim to sewer main at 245 East Main Street
• Approval of Invoice 5408 for $291.50

Water Pollution Control Authority

The Authority will review a presentation regarding the Fiscal Year 2025 budget for the Wastewater Pollution Control Facility. The meeting also includes sewer connection referrals and access reviews for East Main Street properties.

• Review of FY 2025 Wastewater Pollution Control Facility budget
• Sewer connection referral for a single-family residence at 832 E Main Street
• Project review for sewer access at 329 (aka 325) East Main St
• Approval of Invoice 5408 for $291.50

RTM Ways and Means Committee

The RTM Ways and Means Committee is holding a special joint meeting with the Administrative Services Committee. The committee will consider a resolution to fund improvements to the athletic fields at Walsh Intermediate School through a $7,650,000 appropriation and the issuance of general obligation bonds.

• Resolution for $7,650,000 appropriation for Walsh Intermediate School (WIS) field improvement project
• Financing via issuance of Town general obligation bonds and notes not to exceed $7,650,000

RTM Administrative Services Committee

The committee is holding a public workshop concerning the Athletic Facilities Strategic Plan. This session follows previous discussions regarding sports facilities advisory work.

• Athletic Facilities Strategic Plan Public Workshop #3

RTM Administrative Services Committee

First Selectman James Cosgrove requested a presentation regarding the WIS field improvement project and a town-wide strategic plan for athletic facilities. The presentation includes an overview of the scope and current cost estimates. No formal action is being sought during this meeting.

• WIS field improvement project overview
• Cost estimate for current design level
• Strategic plan for town-wide athletic facilities

RTM Administrative Services Committee

The committee is reviewing an opinion of probable cost for various site improvement projects at Walsh Intermediate School located at 185 Damascus Road. The estimate covers demolition, general site improvements, the construction of a new synthetic field, and baseball field enhancements.

• Walsh Intermediate School site improvements at 185 Damascus Road
• Construction of new synthetic field estimated at $4,265,058.25
• Baseball field improvement estimated at $797,750.00
• General site improvements estimated at $1,122,796.00
• Total estimated improvements cost of $7,007,810.22 including a 10% contingency

RTM Administrative Services Committee

The Administrative Services Committee and Ways and Means Committee are meeting to consider a resolution for the Walsh Intermediate School (WIS) field improvement project. The proposal includes funding for a new synthetic field, ball field improvements, lighting, and related construction costs.

• $7,650,000 appropriation for Walsh Intermediate School (WIS) field improvements
• Proposed financing via General Obligation Bonds and notes
• Project includes a new synthetic field, ball field improvements, and lighting

RTM Administrative Services Committee

The committee is reviewing a concept plan for the Francis Walsh Intermediate School at 185 Damascus Rd. The proposed project includes a synthetic turf field with lighting, a new running track, and a basketball facility.

• Concept plan for Francis Walsh Intermediate School at 185 Damascus Rd
• Proposed synthetic turf field with lighting
• New 3 lane running track
• New full size basketball court and basketball facility
• Installation of accessible walkways, stairs, and ramps

Board of Fire Commissioners

The Board will consider the FY 2025 budget, which may be subject to adjustments by the Finance Director or First Selectman. The meeting also includes interviewing candidates and considering a conditional employment offer for a full-time Firefighter.

• FY 2025 budget approval
• Interviews for full-time Firefighter position
• Conditional employment offer for a full-time Firefighter
• Approval of January 25, 2024 meeting minutes

Board of Selectmen

The Board will consider several public works items including a compact track loader trade-in and catch basin cleaning contracts. Additionally, the board will review multiple requests for the use of the Town Green and various appointments and reappointments.

• Trade-in of John Deere 323E Compact Track Loader for $25,159 toward a new 2024 model
• Catch basin cleaning contract with Shaw Vac Services at $29.00 per basin and $200 per hour
• Lease amendment for Stony Creek Quarry Workers Celebration (Museum) extending term to 2043
• Resolution for a Pump Out Boat grant from the CT Department of Energy and Environmental Protection
• Tax abatement for property at 210 Pine Orchard Road acquired on December 14, 2023

RTM Rules and Ordinances Committee

The Rules and Ordinances Committee is reviewing several proposed amendments to the Town Code and RTM rules. These include changing how the Cosgrove Animal Shelter Commission is composed and requiring a supermajority for certain RTM actions.

• Amendment to Chapter 17, § 17-2 to remove specific North Branford residency reference for the Cosgrove Animal Shelter Commission
• Proposed requirement of a 2/3 supermajority to suspend RTM rules
• Proposed requirement of a 2/3 supermajority to alter or amend RTM rules
• Clarification of committee responsibilities regarding meeting minutes and reports

Shellfish Commission

The Commission will review dock applications and shellfish bed impact projects, including a management plan for 33 Jefferson Place. The meeting also includes reports on permits, budget, enforcement, and lease collections.

• Review of 33 Jefferson Place Management Plan
• Dock Applications and Shellfish Bed Impact Projects review
• Permit Activity report
• Budget Report
• Enforcement Report

Shellfish Commission

The Branford Shellfish Commission meeting scheduled for February 13, 2024, was cancelled. The cancellation was due to weather.

Board of Education

The Board of Education is conducting a budget workshop meeting. The provided agenda contains only document links and no specific discussion topics or proposed actions.

Board of Police Commissioners - Traffic Committee Agenda

The Traffic Meeting of the Board of Police Commissioners has been cancelled. There are no items listed for discussion or decision.

Board of Police Commissioners

The Board will review January 2024 statistical, training, and personnel overview reports. The agenda also includes a report on the Police Department Building Project.

• Approval of minutes from the January 8, 2024 meeting
• January 2024 statistical, training, and personnel overview reports
• Forfeiture Report
• Police Department Building Project Update
• Letters of recognition for various officers and staff

RTM Public Services Committee

The Public Services Committee will hear a presentation from the Branford Fire Department. The presentation covers departmental needs and the current state of the department ahead of the fiscal year 2024-25 budget process.

• Presentation by Branford Fire Department regarding FY24-25 budget needs

RTM Ways and Means Committee

The RTM Ways and Means Committee will consider a request from the Fire Chief regarding the FY24 budget. The proposal involves transferring $70,000 from contingency funds to purchase services for repairs and maintenance.

• $70,000 transfer request from Contingency to Purchase Services-Repairs & Maintenance

Board of Selectmen

The scheduled meeting for the Branford Board of Selectmen on February 7, 2024, has been canceled.

RTM Administrative Services Committee

The scheduled meeting for the Branford RTM Administrative Services Committee on February 6, 2024, has been canceled. No items are listed for discussion or decision.

RTM Education Committee

The Education Committee will hold a regular meeting featuring a presentation by Katy McNicol, Director of the James Blackstone Memorial Library. The agenda includes a call to order and other business.

• Presentation by Katy McNicol, Director of the James Blackstone Memorial Library

Planning & Zoning Commission

The provided document contains only a list of file names and does not include any substantive agenda items or descriptions of business to be discussed. No specific proposals, hearings, or decisions are recorded in the text.

Board of Fire Commissioners

The regular meeting scheduled for January 25, 2024, has been canceled.

Board of Fire Commissioners

The Board will consider a mid-year budget transfer requested by Fire Chief Thomas Mahoney. The meeting also includes a request for M.P. Rice Hose Co. 2 to participate in the Greater New Haven St. Patrick’s Day Parade.

• $70,000.00 budget transfer from Contingency to Repairs & Maintenance
• M.P. Rice Hose Co. 2 parade participation request

Board of Education

The Board of Education will consider several policy updates and action items. Proposed actions include approving the 2023-2028 BPS Strategic Coherence Plan and a revised 2023-2024 school year calendar.

• Proposed transportation award
• 2023-2028 BPS Strategic Coherence Plan approval
• Revised 2023-2024 school year calendar approval
• Policy 4475 Increasing Educator Diversity Plan second reading
• Policy 5010 Admission into Public Schools first reading

Board of Selectmen

The Board will discuss a tax appeal settlement regarding Farids Stony Creek, LLC. Members will also review emergency repairs at the Pine Orchard Pump Station and potential contract awards for wastewater pumps and trailhead parking improvements. Several board appointments and reappointments are also scheduled for consideration.

• Tax appeal settlement: Farids Stony Creek, LLC v. Town of Branford
• $12,898 contract award for 10HP Homa submersible pumps
• $14,495 contract award for Red Hill Road trailhead parking rehabilitation
• Appointments to the Animal Shelter and RTM District 4

Shellfish Commission

The Commission will review dock applications and shellfish bed impact projects. The agenda also includes reports on permits, budget, enforcement, and lease collections.

• Review of dock applications and shellfish bed impact projects
• Permit activity report
• Budget report
• Enforcement report
• Update on lease collections

Water Pollution Control Authority

The Authority will meet to approve previous minutes and discuss a wastewater infrastructure climate resiliency report. The agenda also includes a proposed account transfer between utility and equipment funds.

• $75,000.00 account transfer from Utilities to Equipment
• Wastewater Infrastructure Climate Resiliency Report discussion

Board of Police Commissioners - Traffic Committee Agenda

The Branford Board of Police Commissioners Traffic Committee meeting scheduled for Monday, January 8, has been cancelled.

RTM Education Committee

The regularly scheduled meeting of the Representative Town Meeting Education Committee has been canceled.

Board of Police Commissioners

The Board will review monthly statistical and training reports from November and December 2023. The meeting includes a report on the Police Dept Building Project and letters of recognition for officers.

• Monthly Statistical & Training Reports (November & December 2023)
• Forfeiture Report
• Letters of Recognition: Officers Suraci and McCone, Branford PD & Honor Guard
• Police Dept Building Project Update

RTM Public Services Committee

The RTM Public Services Committee meeting scheduled for January 4, 2024, has been canceled. No other agenda items were provided.

• Meeting cancellation

RTM Ways and Means Committee

The regularly scheduled meeting of the RTM Ways and Means Committee for January 3, 2024, has been canceled.

Board of Selectmen

The scheduled meeting for the Branford Board of Selectmen on January 3, 2024, has been canceled.

RTM Administrative Services Committee

The RTM Administrative Services Committee will review two labor agreements between the Town of Branford and UPSEU employees. The items include updates to job titles, wage increases, vacation eligibility, and medical benefit contributions.

• Approval of UPSEU agreement through June 30, 2026, including 2.5% annual wage increases
• Approval of UPSEU Local #405 agreement through June 30, 2026, including 2.5% annual wage increases
• Changes to job titles for Crime Research, Police Accreditation and Special Projects Manager, Senior IT Systems Administrator, IT Systems Administrator, Library Coordinator, and Civil Design Engineer
• Modification of vacation eligibility and carry over limits
• Updates to medical benefit employee contribution percentages

RTM Administrative Services Committee

The committee is reviewing a draft tentative agreement between the Town of Branford and the United Public Service Employees Union, Local #405. The document outlines proposed updates to wages, benefits, and job classifications for administrative and engineering employees.

• Proposed 2.5% wage increases retroactive to July 1, 2022, through fiscal year 2025-2026
• Reclassification of Land Use Customer Service Coordinator and Administrative Assistant Solid Waste to Group 2
• Job title change from Inland Wetlands Associate to Inland Wetlands/GIS
• Provisions for medical, prescription drug, and dental coverage

RTM Administrative Services Committee

The Town of Branford and the United Public Service Employees Union have reached a tentative agreement. The document outlines terms regarding management rights, seniority, layoffs, and various employee leaves.

• Tentative Agreement expiration date: June 30, 2026
• Recognition of union as exclusive representative for specific full-time roles including IT, Animal Control, and Town Planning positions

RTM Ways and Means Committee

This document provides the 2024 meeting schedule for the Branford RTM Ways and Means Committee. It contains procedural information regarding meeting locations and special meeting procedures. The committee notes that the Town Budget will be discussed in April.

• 2024 meeting schedule
• Town Budget discussion scheduled for April

RTM Ways and Means Committee

The committee has published its monthly meeting schedule for the year 2024. Meetings are scheduled for 7:00 pm at the Community House, with a note that the Town Budget will be discussed in April.

• Monthly meetings held at 46 Church Street
• Town Budget discussion scheduled for April

RTM Administrative Services Committee

This document provides the 2023-2024 meeting schedule and location for the Branford RTM Administrative Services Committee. No specific legislative items or decisions are listed in this agenda.

Board of Police Commissioners - Traffic Committee Agenda

This document outlines the scheduled meeting dates and times for the Traffic Committee in 2024. Meetings are held at Police HQ, 33 Laurel Street, at 4:30 p.m.

• January 8 (Special Meeting)
• February 12
• March 11
• April 8
• May 13

Board of Fire Commissioners

This document provides the 2024 meeting schedule for the Branford Board of Fire Commissioners at the Fire Department Headquarters. No specific agenda items, proposals, or decisions are listed in this text.

• No specific agenda items listed

RTM Public Services Committee

The committee has published its regular meeting dates and times for the upcoming year. Meetings are scheduled to take place at the Community House unless special meetings are required.

• Regular meetings held Thursdays at 7pm at 46 Church Street
• Town Budget discussion scheduled for April meetings

RTM Rules and Ordinances Committee

The committee has published its regular meeting dates and times for the year. Meetings are scheduled for 7:00 pm at the Community House unless otherwise announced.

• Regular meetings held at the Community House, 46 Church Street
• Budget discussions scheduled for April and May

RTM Education Committee

The committee has released its regular meeting schedule for the year 2024. All meetings are scheduled for 7:00 PM at the Community House located at 46 Church Street.

• Monthly meeting schedule from January through December 2024

Board of Police Commissioners

This document contains the 2024 meeting schedule for the Branford Board of Police Commissioners. No substantive business items, motions, or discussions are listed on this agenda.