Brooklyn public meetings in 2023

Water Pollution Control Authority

The Water Pollution Control Authority is meeting to review revenue and expenditure reports for the period of July 1, 2023, to November 30, 2023. The body will also consider a sewer fee waiver policy and a letter of subrogation from Hanks Insurance Carrier.

• Revenue report (7.1.23-11.30.23)
• Expenditure report (7.1.23-11.30.23)
• Sewer fee waiver policy
• Letter of subrogation from Hanks Insurance Carrier
• Preliminary engineering report from Fuss and Oneil

Board of Education

The Board of Education will conduct a student residency hearing during this meeting. An executive session is anticipated regarding this matter.

• Student Residency Hearing

Resource Recovery Commission

The Resource Recovery Commission will meet to review the Landfill Attendant Report and finances. The body is scheduled to discuss rates and weather protocols.

• Discussion of rates
• Discussion of weather protocol
• Review of Landfill Attendant Report
• Review of finances

Board of Education

The Board of Education approved a three-year contract for administrators and authorized a $69,168.02 budget transfer for special education. The board also elected its officers and adopted the 2024-2025 school calendar.

• Ratification of three-year administrators' contract with wage increases of 2.5%, 2.75%, and 2.75%
• Approval of $69,168.02 budget transfer between special education account lines
• Adoption of the 2024-2025 school calendar
• Decision to retain Shipman & Goodwin as the school district attorney
• Approval of 2024 meeting dates and budget workshop dates

Resource Recovery Commission

The Resource Recovery Board meeting scheduled for December 14, 2023, has been cancelled. A special meeting is scheduled for December 21, 2023, at 8:00 PM.

Parks & Recreation Commission

The commission will meet to discuss a shed and storage project at Prince Hill Park via NECONN. The body will also establish its 2024 meeting schedule and review updates on parks and programs.

• NECONN – Shed/Storage at Prince Hill Park
• 2024 Meeting Schedule

Ethics Board

The Board of Ethics Commission will meet to review lawyer comments regarding the Code of Ethics and discuss revisions to procedures. The board is also setting its meeting schedule for 2024.

• Update on Code of Ethics lawyer comments
• Revision of procedures
• Establishment of 2024 meeting schedule

Board of Education

The Board of Education will conduct a closed session for a student residency hearing and may take action.

• Student Residency Hearing - Executive Session

Zoning Board of Appeals

The December 5, 2023 meeting of the Zoning Board of Appeals has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for January 2, 2024.

Conservation Commission

The provided agenda is procedural boilerplate and does not list specific discussion items or decisions. The documents include a meeting schedule for 2024.

Water Pollution Control Authority

The agenda consists of procedural documents and financial reports. No specific actions, decisions, or discussion topics are listed in the provided text.

• Revenue report for 7.1.2023-10.31.2023
• Expenditure report for 7.1.2023-10.31.2023
• Voucher 1291
• Voucher 1292

Planning & Zoning Commission

The regular meeting scheduled for November 21, 2023, was cancelled. A public hearing regarding a special permit for an events facility has been rescheduled.

• Rescheduled public hearing for SP 22-007mod: special permit for events facility at 459 & 481 Wolf Den Road (Nicole and Greg Fisher)

Board of Education

The Board reviewed several law firm proposals for legal services and appointed a search committee to find a new superintendent. Members also discussed policies regarding student records, special education, and homeschooling/sports participation.

• Review of legal proposals from Shipman & Goodwin, LLP, Kainen, Escalera & McHale, PC, Pullman & Comley, Bercham Moses, PC, and Deborah G. Stevenson Law Firm
• Appointment of a search committee for a new superintendent consisting of the Board and Mrs. Buell
• First read of policies regarding Student Records (5125), Individualized Education Programs (6159), and Student Surveys
• Discussion of school sports participation for homeschooled students
• Report of an upcoming expense for a nonfunctional Middle School HVAC unit

Conservation Commission

The special meeting for a site walk regarding the Windham Land Trust/Little Dipper Farm project was cancelled.

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen is convening a special meeting via Zoom. The session is dedicated to an executive session regarding JMN/Fire District litigation.

• Executive session regarding JMN/Fire District litigation

Parks & Recreation Commission

The commission will meet to review the 2024 meeting schedule and receive updates on parks and programs. The agenda also includes a recap of the FEARgrounds event and updates from the Conservation Commission.

• 2024 Meeting Schedule
• FEARgrounds Recap
• Updates from Conservation Commission
• Director's report on programs and parks

Board of Selectmen

The agenda provides links to revenue and expenditure reports and a document regarding approved fire lanes. No specific motions or discussion items are listed in the provided text.

• Review of revenue reports
• Review of expenditure reports
• Approved fire lanes document

Fire Commissioners

The Fire Commissioners are meeting to discuss the 2024 regular meeting dates. The agenda includes the review of the September 2023 quarterly report and a station report from Mortlake.

• Review of Draft 2024 Regular Meeting Dates
• September 2023 Quarterly Report - Mortlake
• Station Report 1 - Mortlake

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will meet to discuss a land purchase and a Planning/Zoning decision regarding open space. The body will also review the 2023-2024 budget and coordinate with the Wyndam Land Trust.

• 2023-2024 budget review
• Land purchase discussion
• Planning/Zoning decision on open space
• Carol Randall Memorial Nature Trail maintenance and signage
• Coordination with Wyndam Land Trust

Ethics Board

The Board of Ethics Commission is holding a special meeting to discuss revisions to the Code of Ethics. The agenda includes reviewing lawyer comments and specific revisions to the code.

• Review of lawyer comments on Code of Ethics
• Discussion of Code of Ethics revisions
• Approval of 10/6/2023 meeting minutes

Board of Selectmen

The agenda is procedural boilerplate and does not list specific discussion items or decisions. Provided materials include revenue and expenditure reports, a police service report, and a resignation letter.

• Review of revenue reports
• Review of expenditure reports
• Police service report
• Resignation letter effective November 7, 2023

Water Pollution Control Authority

The Water Pollution Control Authority is meeting to review expenditure and revenue reports for the period of July 1, 2023, through September 30, 2023. The body will also consider several payment vouchers and the 2024 meeting schedule.

• Expenditure Report (7.1.2023-9.30.2023)
• Revenue Report (7.1.2023-9.30.2023)
• Voucher 1127
• Voucher 1226
• Voucher 1228

Board of Education

The Board of Education will discuss the 2024-25 school calendar, budget meeting dates, and 2024 meeting schedules. The body is also reviewing proposals from five different law firms and discussing policies regarding homeschooled students participating in sports.

• Review of attorney proposals from Shipman & Goodwin, LLP, Kainen, Escalera & McHale, PC, Pullman & Comley, Bercham Moses, PC, and Deborah G. Stevenson Law Firm
• Proposed 2024 BOE meeting dates and 2024 BOE budget meeting dates
• Proposed 2024-25 school calendar
• Review of Policy 6172.3 and 6145.2 regarding homeschooling and sports
• FY23 Financial Reports and Enrollment Report

Emergency Management / Homeland Security (BEMHS)

The Brooklyn Emergency Management / Homeland Security (BEMHS) body is meeting to discuss the 2024 schedule of meeting dates. The agenda consists of a draft and an approved version of this schedule.

• Review of Draft 2024 Schedule of Meeting Dates
• Review of Approved 2024 Schedule of Meeting Dates

Board of Finance

The agenda is procedural and does not list specific discussion items or motions. Provided materials include reports on expenditures, revenue, and abatement verification.

• Review of expenditures
• Review of revenue
• Abatement verification

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Brooklyn Planning & Zoning Commission is meeting to address its agenda, which includes a public hearing and a notice of action. The specific items are not detailed in the agenda text.

• Public hearing notice
• Notice of action

Zoning Board of Appeals

This Zoning Board of Appeals meeting agenda contains only the agenda and meeting materials documents, with no specific items listed for decision or discussion. The agenda appears to be procedural boilerplate, as no applications, hearings, or other substantive matters are identified.

Parks & Recreation Commission

The Commission is meeting to discuss the FEARgrounds and receive updates on parks and programs from the Director. The meeting includes time for public comment.

• Discussion regarding FEARgrounds
• Director's report on programs and parks

Board of Selectmen

The Brooklyn Board of Selectmen is holding a regular meeting on October 12, 2023, but the agenda contains only procedural items: adopting the agenda and reviewing meeting materials. No specific decisions, discussions, or public hearings are listed, so the meeting appears to be largely routine or administrative.

• Agenda adoption
• Review of meeting materials, including expenditure and revenue documents

Resource Recovery Commission

The Resource Recovery Commission is meeting to review the Casella contract and the recycling of materials in bulky waste. The body will also review the Landfill Attendant Report and current financials.

• Discussion of Casella Contract
• Discussion of Recycle Materials in Bulky Waste
• Review of Landfill Attendant Report
• Review of Financials

Fire Commissioners

The Fire Commissioners are meeting to review various 2023 reports and a draft abatement verification. The agenda includes documentation regarding Mortlake and Boyd East Brooklyn.

• Review of Abatement Verification draft
• Review of 2023 Boyd East Brooklyn documentation
• Review of 2023 Mortlake call response
• Review of 2023 Mortlake station report
• Review of 2023 Mortlake training log

Inland Wetlands Commission

The Brooklyn Inland Wetlands Commission is meeting to review its agenda and associated meeting materials. The agenda includes only procedural items, with no specific applications or decisions listed.

• Agenda review
• Meeting materials review

Ethics Board

The Board of Ethics Commission is holding a special meeting to review and revise the Code of Ethics. The agenda includes reviewing lawyer comments on the code and discussing a change to the meeting location.

• Review of lawyer comments on Code of Ethics
• Revision of the Code of Ethics
• Discussion regarding meeting location change

Planning & Zoning Commission

The provided text contains only the meeting title, date, and file names for the agenda and public hearing notices. It does not list any specific proposals, contracts, or decisions. Therefore, no substantive actions can be summarized from this record.

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission is holding a special meeting to discuss the 2023-2024 budget and a potential land purchase. The body will also review a presentation from the Wyndam Land Trust and a Planning/Zoning decision regarding open space.

• 2023-2024 Budgets
• Land Purchase
• Wyndam Land Trust Presentation/Discussion
• Planning/Zoning decision on open space
• Carol Randall Memorial Nature Trail maintenance and signage

Board of Selectmen

The Brooklyn Board of Selectmen is meeting to discuss routine administrative matters, including reviewing meeting materials such as the Connecticut Conference of Municipalities (CT CEL) report, expenditures, revenue, and a police report. No major decisions or public hearings are listed on the agenda.

• Review of expenditures document
• Review of revenue document
• Review of police report
• Review of CT CEL (Connecticut Conference of Municipalities) report

Water Pollution Control Authority

The body is meeting to review financial records and property-specific documentation. The agenda consists of a list of documents for review without specified motions or decisions.

• Revenue and expenditure reports for 7.1.2023-8.31.2023
• Letter regarding 164 South Main Street
• Plumbing permit and map for 5 Fairway Drive
• Killingly WPCF Report for August 2023
• Payment records for Eversource and Lowes

Board of Education

The Board of Education will review financial reports for FY23, consider legal proposals from multiple law firms, and discuss the District Advancement Plan. The meeting also includes updates on upcoming school events.

• Review of FY23 Financial Reports
• Legal proposals from Shipman&Goodwin LLP, Kainen Escalera & McHale PC, Pullman & Comley, Bercham Moses PC, and Deborah G. Stevenson Law Firm
• District Advancement Plan discussion

Zoning Board of Appeals

The September 25, 2023 meeting of the Zoning Board of Appeals has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for October 16, 2023.

Inland Wetlands Commission

The Inland Wetlands and Watercourses Commission is holding an in-person site walk on September 22, 2023. The body will review a proposal for a single-family house development on Church Street.

• IWWC 23-010: A. Kausch & Sons proposal for a driveway with wetlands crossing
• Review of 2,100 sq ft of wetlands alterations for a house, septic system, and well
• Site visit at Map 37, Lot 21 in the RA Zone

Emergency Management / Homeland Security (BEMHS)

This meeting of the Brooklyn Emergency Management / Homeland Security (BEMHS) was cancelled. The agenda lists only the agenda and meeting materials, with a cancellation notice provided. No decisions or discussions are scheduled.

• Meeting cancelled for 2023-09-21

Housing Authority

The Housing Authority meeting scheduled for September 20, 2023, at 10:00 am has been cancelled.

Board of Finance

The Board of Finance meeting scheduled for September 20, 2023, has been cancelled. No other business is listed.

Planning & Zoning Commission

This is a regular meeting of the Brooklyn, CT Planning & Zoning Commission. The agenda includes only the agenda itself and a notice of action document, with no substantive items listed. The meeting appears to be procedural in nature.

• Agenda document: 9-19-22 AGENDA.PDF
• Notice of action document: 9-19-23 NOTICE OF ACTION.PDF

Board of Selectmen

The Brooklyn, CT Board of Selectmen is meeting to review its agenda and attached meeting materials. The board will consider the expenditures report, revenue report, and a single-family dwelling report. No specific decisions or proposals are listed on this agenda.

• Expenditures report for review
• Revenue report for review
• Single-family dwelling report for review

Fire Commissioners

The regular meeting scheduled for September 13, 2023, was cancelled. Chairman Michael Podzaline declared the cancellation at 7:11 p.m. due to a lack of quorum.

Inland Wetlands Commission

The Brooklyn Inland Wetlands Commission is meeting on September 12, 2023. The agenda includes only the agenda and meeting materials, with no specific items listed for discussion or decision.

• Review of agenda and meeting materials

Parks & Recreation Commission

The commission will meet to discuss FEARgrounds and a donation to the Beautification Fund from Rick Ives. The meeting also includes updates on parks and programs from the Director.

• Discussion of FEARgrounds
• Donation to Beautification Fund from Rick Ives
• Director's report on programs and parks

The commission approved the meeting minutes from August 14, 2023. Members discussed Fairgrounds preparations for October and received updates on new program staffing and park maintenance needs.

• Approved August 14, 2023 meeting minutes (All In Favor)

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen is holding a special meeting to discuss potential assistance for the Water Pollution Control Authority.

• Research possible assistance to Water Pollution Control Authority

The Board of Selectmen discussed potential assistance and funding options for the Water Pollution Control Authority. The Board reached a consensus that supplemental tax bills for the remaining fifty percent of the sewer rate increase will be sent in October as planned.

• Consensus reached to send supplemental tax bills for remaining 50% of sewer rate increase in October

Planning & Zoning Commission

This meeting of the Brooklyn Planning & Zoning Commission has been cancelled. The agenda consists only of a cancellation notice, so no decisions or discussions will take place.

• Meeting cancelled per 9-6-23 CANCELLATION.PDF

Conservation Commission

This agenda contains only procedural items: the meeting agenda and the commission's meeting schedule. No substantive decisions, discussions, or public hearings are listed.

• Meeting agenda for September 5, 2023
• Commission meeting schedule document

The Commission approved its 2023-2024 budget and voted to move all remaining 2023 meetings to the Clifford B. Green Meeting Center. Members discussed trail maintenance, potential Eagle Scout projects, and the Planning and Zoning Commission's use of fee-in-lieu for land conservation.

• Approved August 7, 2023 meeting minutes (3-0-1)
• Approved 2023-2024 budget as submitted
• Approved moving remaining 2023 meetings to Clifford B. Green Meeting Center (5-0-0)

Board of Selectmen

The Brooklyn, CT Board of Selectmen is meeting to review the agenda and meeting materials, which include revenue and expenditure reports. No specific decisions or proposals are listed on this agenda.

• Review of revenue report (BOSREVENUE83123.PDF)
• Review of expenditure report (BOSEXPENDITURES83123.PDF)

The Board of Selectmen approved two board appointments and authorized several voucher payments. A special meeting was scheduled for September 6, 2023, to discuss WPCA billing options with the Board of Finance.

• Appointed Aimee Genna to Board of Fire Commissioners (term expires 12/2/25)
• Appointed Janet Booth as alternate member of Zoning Board of Appeals (term expires 6/24/26)
• Approved Voucher #1657 for $3,589.87
• Approved Voucher #1133 for $40.00
• Approved Voucher #1124 for $1,792.92
• Approved Voucher #1128 for $96,114.74
• Approved Voucher #1119 for $1,144.61
• Approved Voucher #1123 for $299.02

Parks & Recreation Commission

The FEARgrounds Sub Committee is meeting to hold a discussion regarding FEARgrounds. The agenda includes time for public comment.

• FEARgrounds discussion

Water Pollution Control Authority

The Water Pollution Control Authority is meeting to review the approved FY23-24 budget. The agenda includes the review of revenue and expense reports for the period of July 1, 2023, through July 31, 2023.

• FY23-24 Approved Budget
• Revenue Report (7.1.2023-7.31.2023)
• Expense Report (7.1.2023-7.31.2023)
• 2023 Meeting Schedule Revision 2

The Authority approved a balanced budget and several payments, including $75,709.10 to Killingly. Members voted to maintain current billing for a non-occupied unit at 119 South Main Street and agreed to move future meetings back to the Green Building starting October 25, 2023.

• Approved balanced budget (Vote: D. Stuyniski - yes; others not recorded)
• Denied billing credit for non-occupied unit at 119 South Main Street (3-0-0)
• Approved payment of bills including $75,709.10 to Killingly and $2,418.37 to Eversource (3-0-0)
• Approved moving meetings back to Green Building starting October 25, 2023 (3-0-0)
• Approved minutes of July 26, 2023 Special Meeting (3-0-0)

Board of Education

The Brooklyn Board of Education is meeting to review its agenda and meeting materials, which include a report on August 2023 transfers and the expenditure report for fiscal year 2022-2023. The agenda is largely procedural, with no specific action items listed beyond the review of these documents.

• Review of August 2023 transfers report
• Review of FY2022-2023 expenditure report

Zoning Board of Appeals

The August 21, 2023, meeting of the Zoning Board of Appeals has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for September 25, 2023.

Emergency Management / Homeland Security (BEMHS)

The Emergency Management / Homeland Security body is meeting to review a revised 2023 schedule of meeting dates. The agenda also includes a statewide introductory memo regarding EPPI 2023.

• Revised 2023 schedule of meeting dates
• EPPI 2023 Statewide Introductory Memo

The Commission voted to move meetings to the Green Building starting October 1, 2023, and approved a revised meeting schedule. The board also accepted a member's request to change status from Regular to Alternate. No other substantive policy decisions were made.

• Approved June 15, 2023 meeting minutes (5-0-0)
• Approved moving meetings to the Green Building after October 1, 2023 (4-0-0)
• Approved revised meeting schedule for the remainder of 2023 (4-0-0)
• Approved Sandra Brodeur's status change from Regular Member to Alternate Member (4-0-0)

Board of Finance

The provided agenda consists of links to budget, expenditure, and revenue documents. There are no specific motions, discussion items, or decisions listed in the text.

The Board approved moving its meetings to the Clifford B. Green Memorial Center Conference room after October 1, 2023. Members reviewed financial reports and discussed the status of road surveillance, the Tatnic Road project, and STEAP grant applications. The town was also notified that it is no longer under the oversight of the Municipal Financial Advisory Committee.

• Approved July 19, 2023 meeting minutes
• Approved moving Board of Finance meetings to Clifford B. Green Memorial Center Conference room after October 1, 2023

Inland Wetlands Commission

The Inland Wetlands and Watercourses Commission is holding an in-person site walk. The body will review a proposal to improve a gravel driveway through a wetland to build a single-family home.

• IWWC 23-006: Proposal by Ryan Kelleher for 404 Wolf Den Road (Map 18, Lot 22)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission is holding a special meeting on August 15, 2023, with a revised agenda. The agenda includes a public hearing notice and a notice of action, but no specific items are detailed in the provided text.

• Revised special agenda (8-15-23)
• Special agenda (8-15-23)
• Public hearing notice (8-15-23)
• Notice of action (8-15-23)

The Commission held a public hearing for a special permit modification to allow a self-storage facility and commercial space at 538 Providence Road. Residents expressed concerns regarding drainage and the maintenance of town-managed swales. No final decision on the permit was recorded in the provided text.

• Approved minutes from August 2, 2023 (5-0-0)

Parks & Recreation Commission

The commission will hold a special meeting to discuss FEARgrounds and a donation to the Beautification Fund. The session includes updates on parks and programs from the Director.

• Discussion of FEARgrounds
• Donation to Beautification Fund from Rick Ives
• Director's report on programs and parks

The commission approved the minutes from the July 10, 2023, special meeting. Members discussed planning for FEARgrounds, including vendor needs and payment processing. The Director reported the hiring of a Program Director and part-time office staff.

• Approved July 10, 2023 special meeting minutes (All In Favor)
• Approved change to agenda order (All In Favor)

Board of Selectmen

This is a procedural agenda with no listed action items. The Board of Selectmen is meeting to review attached materials, including a dwelling report, revenue figures, and budget documents.

• Review of dwelling report
• Review of revenue figures
• Review of budget documents

The Board of Selectmen approved two STEAP grant requests for town infrastructure and recreation. They also approved several payment vouchers and changed the location for future meetings.

• Approved $250,000 STEAP grant for Church Street paving
• Approved $200,000 STEAP grant for South Street Park Play Scape
• Approved July 27, 2023 meeting minutes
• Approved payment of Voucher #1652 ($623.71)
• Approved payment of Voucher #1649 ($24,654.56)
• Approved payment of Voucher #1650 ($9,231.56) for school boiler
• Approved payment of Voucher #1078 ($34,869.55)
• Approved moving meetings after October 1, 2023 to Clifford B. Green Memorial Center

Resource Recovery Commission

The Resource Recovery Board meeting scheduled for August 10, 2023, has been cancelled.

Fire Commissioners

The Brooklyn Fire Commissioners are holding a regular meeting. The agenda includes a draft on fire lanes, call volume data for Mortlake, and a fire assessment report, indicating these topics will be discussed or reviewed.

• Review of fire lanes draft
• Mortlake call volumes report
• Brooklyn fire assessment report

The Board approved returning regular meetings to the Clifford B. Green Meeting Center starting October 11, 2023. The commission discussed equipment status, firefighter recruitment, and the development of a fire lane ordinance.

• Approved minutes of June 14, 2023 meeting (5-0-0)
• Approved minutes of July 12, 2023 special meeting (5-0-0)
• Approved moving regular meetings to Clifford B. Green Meeting Center starting October 11, 2023 (5-0-0)

Inland Wetlands Commission

The Brooklyn Inland Wetlands Commission is meeting to review its agenda and meeting materials. The agenda is largely procedural, with no specific items listed beyond the agenda and materials review.

• Review of meeting materials (MEETING_MATERIALS_8-8-23.PDF)
• Notice of agenda (NOA_8-8-23.PDF)

The Commission approved wetland permit modifications for a self-storage/commercial project and a Wal-Mart grocery pickup addition. One application for a single-family home was denied due to being incomplete, and a remediation plan for a wetlands violation was approved.

• Approved modification for self-storage and commercial space at 538 Providence Road (4-0-0)
• Approved online grocery pickup addition at 450 Providence Road (4-0-0)
• Denied application for single-family house at Church Street without prejudice due to incomplete application (4-0-0)
• Approved remediation plan for wetlands violation at 253 Wolf Den Road (4-0-0)
• Scheduled public hearing for 404 Wolf Den Road driveway improvements for September 12, 2023 (4-0-0)
• Continued discussion for Tripp Hollow Road project to September 12, 2023, pending re-delineation (4-0-0)
• Approved June 19 and July 11, 2023 meeting minutes (4-0-0)

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will hold a special meeting to review budgets and a subdivision update for the Brooklyn Fair. The body will also discuss trail maintenance and a scout project.

• Application 23-001: Brooklyn Fair Subdivision Update
• 2022-2023 and 2023-2024 budgets
• Carol Randall Memorial Nature Trail maintenance and signage
• Approval of Revised 2023 Calendar
• Scout Project

The Commission approved the minutes from June 5, 2023, and updated the meeting locations for the remainder of the year due to building renovations. Members discussed a pending subdivision application on Day Street and a potential land acquisition involving Little Dipper Farm, though no formal decisions were made on these items.

• Approved June 5, 2023 meeting minutes (5-0-0)
• Approved changing meeting locations for September, October, November, and December 2023 (5-0-0)

Board of Selectmen

The ARPA Committee is meeting to discuss the remaining allocation of funds. The agenda includes reviewing unallocated fund balances and addressing applicants with a shortage of funds.

• Discussion of unallocated fund balance
• Review of applicants shortage of funds
• Update on processing request
• Discussion of remaining fund allocations

The committee approved the meeting minutes from February 28, 2023. Members discussed funding shortages for the ambulance, tennis courts, and South Street playscape, noting that further allocations depend on a pending Steap Grant application.

• Approved February 28, 2023 meeting minutes

Ethics Board

The Board of Ethics Commission is meeting to review and discuss revisions to the Code of Ethics. The meeting includes a review of lawyer comments regarding these revisions.

• Review of Code of Ethics Lawyer Comment Revision
• Discussion of Code of Ethics Revision
• Approval of July 6, 2022 minutes

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Brooklyn, CT Planning & Zoning Commission is meeting to review the agenda and materials, including a report on Margaret Washburn. The agenda contains no specific action items, only procedural items.

• Review of Margaret Washburn report

The Commission scheduled a public hearing for a Walmart building addition and parking modification. A two-lot subdivision on Day Street was continued to August 15, and the Commission reached a consensus favoring a conservation subdivision for a potential project on Wauregan Road.

• Scheduled public hearing for Walmart building addition at 450 Providence Road for Sept. 6 (6-0-0)
• Continued decision on Jeff Weaver's two-lot subdivision on Day Street to Aug. 15
• Reached consensus to favor Conservation Subdivision for potential Wauregan Road project
• Accepted use of August 2022 appraisal for Day Street subdivision by consensus
• Approved July 18, 2023 meeting minutes (5-0-0)

Board of Selectmen

This is a procedural meeting with no substantive action items listed. The Board of Selectmen will review the revenue report and budget report as part of its regular meeting materials.

• Revenue report for July 27, 2023
• Budget report for July 26, 2023

The Board approved the purchase of a 2022 Ford F450 for the Highway Department and filled three commission appointments. Several payment vouchers were approved, and the Board discussed upcoming grant strategies and utility rate increases.

• Approved purchase of 2022 Ford F450 for Highway Department for $58,785.00
• Appointed James Paquin and Adam Tucker to the Inland Wetlands Commission
• Appointed M. Alexander as East Brooklyn representative to the Board of Fire Commissioners
• Approved Voucher #1643 for $208,936.43
• Approved Voucher #1644 for $506.85
• Approved Voucher #1056 for $380,900.00
• Approved Voucher #1057 for $4,564.00
• Approved Voucher #1053 for $455,610.15 and Voucher #1015 for $40.00

Water Pollution Control Authority

The Water Pollution Control Authority is conducting a public hearing. The provided agenda consists of procedural notices and a presentation document.

• Public hearing presentation

Water Pollution Control Authority

This is a special meeting of the Brooklyn, CT Water Pollution Control Authority. The agenda contains only procedural items: the special meeting agenda and two meeting materials, which are vouchers #1641 and #1025. No substantive decisions or discussions are listed on the agenda.

• Review of voucher #1641
• Review of voucher #1025

Board of Education

The agenda consists of several PDF documents including expenditure reports and an advancement plan. The specific items to be discussed or decided are not detailed in the provided text.

The Board of Education approved increasing the special education supervisor to 1.0 FTE and adding a full-time BCBA to address rising student needs. The Board also approved a budget transfer of $348,250 across five object codes. Meeting minutes from May 24, 2023, were unanimously approved.

• Approved increase of Special Education Supervisor from .55 to 1.0 FTE (6-0)
• Approved addition of 1.0 FTE BCBA (6-0)
• Approved budget transfer of $348,250.00 across five object codes (6-0)
• Approved May 24, 2023 Regular Meeting Minutes (5-0)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The July 24, 2023 meeting of the Zoning Board of Appeals has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for August 21, 2023.

Emergency Management / Homeland Security (BEMHS)

The Brooklyn Emergency Management / Homeland Security regular meeting scheduled for July 20, 2023, at 7:00 p.m. has been cancelled. No business will be conducted.

Housing Authority

The Housing Authority meeting scheduled for July 19, 2023, was cancelled.

Board of Finance

The Board of Finance is meeting to review a draft proposed budget. The agenda includes a budget report, a revenue report, and a three-year budget-to-actual comparison.

• Review of draft proposed budget
• Review of revenue report
• Review of three-year budget-to-actual comparison

The Board of Finance approved the purchase of a used 2022 Ford F450 pickup truck instead of a new 2023 model. The Board also authorized the start of a generator project despite a bid exceeding the approved amount. Discussions were held regarding a potential 100% rate increase for the WPCA.

• Approved minutes of June 21, 2023
• Authorized First Selectman to purchase a used 2022 Ford F450 for the road crew
• Approved starting the generator project with a bid $4,000 over the approved amount
• Agreed that Parks and Rec is responsible for winterizing Prince Hill bathrooms

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Brooklyn, CT Planning & Zoning Commission is meeting to review its agenda and meeting materials, including a notice of action and a report related to Margaret Washburn. The agenda contains no specific items for decision or discussion beyond these documents.

• Review of 7-18-23 agenda
• Review of 7-18-23 notice of action
• Review of Margaret Washburn report

The Planning and Zoning Commission approved site plan changes for a bank branch at 490 Providence Road. The commission also scheduled three public hearings for August 15, 2023, regarding a self-storage facility, a craftsperson business, and floodplain zoning updates.

• Approved Site Plan Review modification for Jewett City Savings Bank at 490 Providence Road (6-0-0)
• Scheduled Aug 15 public hearing for self-storage and commercial space at 538 Providence Road (6-0-0)
• Scheduled Aug 15 public hearing for craftsperson business at 481 Pomfret Road (6-0-0)
• Scheduled Aug 15 public hearing for Floodplain Overlay Zoning and Map updates (6-0-0)
• Accepted May 7, 2023 meeting minutes (6-0-0)

Board of Selectmen

The Brooklyn, CT Board of Selectmen is meeting to discuss agenda items and review meeting materials, including budget and revenue documents. The agenda is largely procedural, with no specific action items listed beyond the review of these materials.

• Review of budget document BUDGET71323.PDF
• Review of revenue document REVENUE71323.PDF

The Board approved five payment vouchers and the meeting minutes from June 29, 2023. First Selectman Austin Tanner announced the appointment of Scott Cartier to the Building Code of Appeals. The Board discussed potential Steap Grant applications and road survey data from the Beta Group.

• Approved meeting minutes of June 29, 2023
• Appointed Scott Cartier to the Building Code of Appeals
• Approved Voucher #1640 for $1,054.73 (gas and diesel)
• Approved Voucher #1637 for $37.07
• Approved Voucher #1638 for $36,443.38
• Approved Voucher #1639 for $203.25 (mileage reimbursement)
• Approved Voucher #1012 for $196,867.74

Fire Commissioners

The Board of Fire Commissioners will hold a special meeting to provide an update and discuss the East Brooklyn Fire Department. The agenda also includes a possible executive session for negotiations.

• Update and discussion on East Brooklyn Fire Department
• Executive Session regarding possible negotiations

The Board discussed leadership vacancies and the ongoing two-year goal of consolidating the town's fire departments. Bill Skene was identified as the individual willing to take over the role of Chief in East Brooklyn. The Board entered an executive session to discuss possible negotiations.

• Entered Executive Session for possible negotiations (5-0-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0-0)

Inland Wetlands Commission

This agenda contains only the meeting agenda documents themselves, with no listed business items, public hearings, or decisions. The meeting appears to be procedural in nature, with no substantive items for the Inland Wetlands Commission to act on.

• No specific agenda items listed beyond the agenda documents

The Commission approved a 2-lot subdivision application for Day Street and scheduled a public hearing for a proposed driveway crossing on Church Street. A modification request for a self-storage and commercial project on Providence Road was tabled.

• Approved 2-lot subdivision at Day Street (Map 43, Lot 6) with Standard Conditions (5-0)
• Tabled modification to Special Permit for self-storage and commercial space at 538 Providence Road (6-0)
• Approved scheduling a public hearing for 8/8/23 regarding a driveway with wetland crossing on Church Street (6-0)

Parks & Recreation Commission

The Commission will meet to review program and parks updates. The agenda includes a discussion regarding FEARgrounds and a donation to the Beautification Fund from Rick Ives.

• Donation to Beautification Fund from Rick Ives
• Discussion on FEARgrounds
• Director's report on programs and parks

The commission approved the minutes from the May 8 regular meeting. The session primarily consisted of reports on summer camp scholarships, program registration, and park maintenance updates. No other substantive votes were recorded.

• Approved May 8 regular meeting minutes (All in Favor)

Water Pollution Control Authority

This is a special meeting of the Brooklyn Water Pollution Control Authority with no substantive items listed. The agenda consists solely of the agenda document and meeting materials attachment, indicating procedural business only.

• Special meeting agenda (WPCASPMTAG7623)
• Meeting materials attachment (WPCA_ATTACHMENT_7-6-2023)

The Water Pollution Control Authority scheduled a public hearing to review budget and rate increases. The meeting was conducted via Zoom and lasted approximately three minutes.

• Set public hearing for July 26, 2023, at 6:30 p.m. to review budget and rate increases (3-0-0)

Ethics Board

This is a procedural agenda for the Brooklyn, CT Ethics Board meeting on July 6, 2023. The only listed items are the agenda itself and meeting materials, with no specific decisions, discussions, or action items identified. The agenda includes a document noting a location change for the meeting.

• Meeting location change noted in attached document

The Board approved a change of location for regular meetings from the Green Building to the Community Center. Discussions regarding Code of Ethics revisions were held and will continue at the August meeting.

• Approved meeting minutes from 6/14/23
• Approved changing regular meeting location from Green Building to Community Center

Planning & Zoning Commission

The regular meeting scheduled for July 5, 2023, has been cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled for July 18, 2023.

Water Pollution Control Authority

The Water Pollution Control Authority is meeting to review a draft proposed budget and proposed rate increases. The body will also examine audit statements and financial activities for the fiscal years ending June 30, 2021, and June 30, 2022.

• Proposed rate increases
• Draft proposed budget
• Audit statements for FYE 6.30.2021 and 6.30.2022
• 3-year budget to actual comparison

The Authority approved several outstanding vouchers and voted to increase rates by 100 percent, pending a public hearing. Members discussed a multi-year pattern of under-budgeting and negative cash positions.

• Approved 100 percent rate increase across the board, subject to public hearing (2-1-0)
• Approved Voucher #1585 ($12,789.21) and Voucher #1584 ($1,326.12) (3-0-0)
• Approved Voucher #1608 ($2,545.85), Voucher #1609 ($1,322.14), and Voucher #1630 ($15,000.00) (3-0-0)
• Approved moving remaining 2023 meetings to the Community Center (3-0-0)
• Approved minutes from April 26, 2023 meeting (3-0-0)

Board of Selectmen

The Brooklyn Board of Selectmen is meeting to discuss the agenda and review financial reports, including revenue and budget updates. No specific decisions or proposals are listed beyond these routine items.

• Review of revenue report
• Review of budget report

The Board approved four vouchers for payment and voted to relocate future meetings to the Community Center during building repairs. Members discussed funding shortages at the WPCA and resignations within the East Brooklyn Fire Department and school administration.

• Approved moving future meetings to Community Center during asbestos remediation and repairs
• Approved Voucher #1607 for $1,499.54
• Approved Voucher #1627 for $80.34
• Approved Voucher #1628 for $43,023.59
• Approved Voucher #1629 for $42.35

Water Pollution Control Authority

The Brooklyn Water Pollution Control Authority regular meeting scheduled for June 28, 2023 at 6:30 p.m. has been cancelled due to lack of quorum. No business will be conducted at this meeting.

• Meeting cancelled due to lack of quorum

Water Pollution Control Authority

The Water Pollution Control Authority will meet to review a draft budget and discuss bill rates. The body will also address sewer infrastructure and potential USDA funding.

• Discussion of bill rate
• Draft of Budget
• Discussion regarding re-connection fees/Town Ordinance
• Louise Berry Drive/Pollock extension
• Update on sewer back-up at Hank’s

Board of Education

The Board of Education will discuss the cost of providing free meals for all students in Brooklyn and review the District Advancement Plan. The meeting also includes a discussion regarding the Board Attorney and a review of school climate surveys.

• Discussion on funding free meals for all Brooklyn students
• District Advancement Plan update
• Discussion regarding Board Attorney
• Review of school climate surveys for Elementary and Middle schools
• Superintendent evaluation in Executive Session

Board of Finance

The Brooklyn, CT Board of Finance is holding a special meeting with an agenda consisting of the agenda itself and meeting materials. The only substantive items are two general ledger budget reports dated June 21, 2023, which the board will review. No votes or decisions are listed on this agenda.

• Review of general ledger budget report for June 21, 2023
• Review of general ledger report writer report for June 21, 2023

The Board of Finance appointed Brandon Zurek as a member with a term expiring November 7, 2023. The board also approved moving future meetings to the Community Center due to asbestos remediation and building repairs.

• Approved minutes of May 17, 2023 and May 24, 2023
• Approved moving future meetings to the Community Center
• Appointed Brandon Zurek to the Board of Finance (term expires 11/07/23)
• Appointed Ken Dykstra as the liaison for the Board of Education

Board of Finance

The Board of Finance meeting scheduled for June 21, 2023, has been cancelled. No other items were listed on the agenda.

Planning & Zoning Commission

The regular meeting scheduled for June 20, 2023, has been cancelled. No items were decided or discussed.

Inland Wetlands Commission

The Inland Wetlands and Watercourses Commission is holding an in-person site walk. The body will review a proposed 2-lot subdivision at Day Street, Map 43 Lot 6.

• SUBD23-001: Jeffrey Weaver 2-lot subdivision at Day Street, Map 43 Lot 6

Emergency Management / Homeland Security (BEMHS)

The Brooklyn Emergency Management / Homeland Security body is meeting to review old business regarding training and grants. The commission will consider motions to change its meeting location, update member status, and cancel the July meeting.

• Review of EMPG Grants for 2021, 2022, and Supplemental 2020
• Discussion of ARPA Grant
• Motion to move meetings to Community Center
• Motion to move John Haefele from Alternate to Regular Member
• Motion to cancel the July meeting

The commission approved moving future meetings to the Community Center due to renovations at the Green Building. It also appointed John Haefele as a regular member and cancelled the July 20 meeting.

• Seated J. Haefele as a voting member for the June 15 meeting (5-0-0)
• Approved May 18, 2023 meeting minutes (5-0-0)
• Moved future meetings to Community Center at 31 Tiffany Street (5-0-0)
• Changed J. Haefele's status from Alternate to Regular Member (5-0-0)
• Cancelled the July 20, 2023 regular meeting (5-0-0)
• Tabled purchase of trauma supplies

Ethics Board

The Board of Ethics Commission will meet to approve minutes from November 22, 2022, and discuss the Code of Ethics.

• Approval of November 22, 2022 minutes
• Discussion of Code of Ethics

The Board of Ethics approved spelling and clerical corrections to the Code of Ethics. The updated document will be sent to the Town Attorney.

• Approved meeting minutes from 6/1/23 (Unanimous)
• Approved clerical and spelling corrections to the Code of Ethics for submission to the Town Attorney (Unanimous)

Fire Commissioners

The Fire Commissioners are meeting to review the East Brooklyn Fire Department SOG-SOP package and call counts for April and May. The agenda also includes the Mortlake Fire Company standard operating guidelines.

• Review of EBFD SOG-SOP package
• Review of April call count
• Review of May call count
• Review of Mortlake Fire Company standard operating guidelines

The Board of Fire Commissioners voted to relocate meetings to the Community Center indefinitely. The board also approved the April 12, 2023, meeting minutes and cancelled the July 12, 2023, meeting.

• Approved April 12, 2023 meeting minutes with one correction (6-0-0)
• Approved moving meetings to Community Center at 31 Tiffany Street indefinitely (6-0-0)
• Cancelled July 12, 2023 regular meeting (6-0-0)
• Set next meeting for August 9, 2023 at 7:00 p.m. (6-0-0)

Inland Wetlands Commission

The Brooklyn Inland Wetlands Commission is meeting to review its agenda and meeting materials. The agenda is largely procedural, with no specific items listed beyond the standard agenda and materials review.

• Review of meeting materials (MEETING_MATERIALS_6-13-23.PDF)
• Review of notice of agenda (NOA_6-13-23.PDF)

The Commission lifted cease-and-desist orders for two residential properties after reviewing remediation and site conditions. Two other development applications were continued to future dates pending site walks.

• Lifted Cease & Desist Order for Donald Gudeahn at Wolf Den Road and accepted remediation plan (6-0)
• Lifted Cease & Desist Order for Paul Sansoucy at 266 Pomfret Road (6-0)
• Continued Jeffrey Weaver subdivision application (Day Street) to July 11, 2023, following a scheduled site walk
• Continued Townsend Development Associates LLC application (538 Providence Road) to July 11, 2023, following a scheduled site walk
• Accepted April 11, 2023, meeting minutes as written

Parks & Recreation Commission

The commission will meet to discuss updates on parks and programs. The agenda includes the acknowledgment of donations to the Beautification Fund and the Jim Boyle Campership Fund.

• Donation to Beautification Fund from Rick Ives
• Donation to Jim Boyle Campership Fund from Dragon Family
• Director's report on programs and parks

The commission did not hold any votes or motions because a quorum was not present. The meeting consisted of reporting and discussion on recreation programs and park maintenance.

Board of Selectmen

The provided agenda is procedural boilerplate and does not list any specific discussion topics, votes, or decisions. No substantive business items were detailed in the text.

The Board re-appointed two members to the Board of Ethics and one Regulation Hearing Officer. The board approved three payment vouchers and discussed the legal status of a fire lane on South Main Street.

• Re-appointed Cara Coraccio-Bellantone to the Board of Ethics (term expires 6/23/26)
• Re-appointed Dann Stuyinski to the Board of Ethics (term expires 6/23/26)
• Re-appointed Robert Kelleher as Regulation Hearing Officer (term expires 7/1/25)
• Approved Voucher #1598 for $851.26 (mileage and expenses)
• Approved Voucher #1599 for $102,458.39
• Approved Voucher #1600 for $372.25 (phone bill)
• Approved meeting minutes of May 25, 2023

Board of Selectmen

The Memorial Day Parade Committee is meeting to review the previous parade and approve minutes from May 25, 2023. The session includes time for public comment.

• Approval of May 25, 2023 meeting minutes
• Recap of the Memorial Day Parade

The committee discussed a recap of the recent parade and identified areas for improvement. No formal votes or official decisions were recorded during the meeting.

Resource Recovery Commission

The Resource Recovery Commission is meeting to discuss a new contract and review financials and operations. The agenda includes a proposal from Casella regarding pricing, annual fee increases, and recycling rebates.

• Review of new contract proposal from Casella
• Casella proposed annual fee increase of 5.0% or CPI-U change
• Proposed fuel surcharge when diesel exceeds $5.00/gallon
• Recycling threshold set at $120/ton with a $225/ton charge for contamination over 25%
• Discussion of credit card machine and cashing out operations

The Commission approved a motion to have the Town provide paint for the scale house and two sheds, requiring the work be done on company time. Members discussed a new trash and recycling contract with Casella and operational updates at the landfill.

• Approved April 13, 2023 meeting minutes
• Approved providing paint for scale house and sheds to be painted on company time

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Brooklyn, CT Planning & Zoning Commission is meeting to review an agenda, a notice of action, and a report concerning Margaret Washburn. The agenda appears to be procedural, with no substantive items listed for decision or discussion.

• Review of 6-7-23 NOTICE OF ACTION
• Review of 6-7-2023 MARGARET WASHBURN REPORT

The Commission approved a Special Permit for A. Kausch & Sons, LLC to develop a 9,200 s.f. self-storage facility and a 900 s.f. apartment. The approval includes specific requirements for driveway width, signage, and the dimensions of a landscape island.

• Approved Special Permit SP 23-002 for self-storage and apartment at 8 Wauregan Road (5-0-0)
• Required western driveway on Vina Lane to be 'out only', max 30 feet wide with signage
• Required landscape island on Vina Lane to be 4-6 feet wide
• Prohibited tag sales and outside storage at 8 Wauregan Road
• Approved May 16, 2023 meeting minutes (5-0-0)
• Added SPR 23-004, SPR 23-005, and SP 15-006 mod to the agenda (5-0-0)
• Added discussion with Margaret Washburn to the agenda (5-0-0)

Conservation Commission

The Brooklyn Conservation Commission is meeting to review its agenda and materials for a trail day event. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major decisions or discussions listed.

• Review of agenda for the June 5, 2023 regular meeting
• Review of trail day materials

The Commission approved spending up to $500 for a new kiosk on the Carol Randall Trail and authorized an Eagle Scout project to restore a trail off Rukstela Road. Members also agreed to install signage restricting trail access during school hours.

• Approved spending up to $500 for a 16” x 34” kiosk for the Carol Randall Trail (5-0-0)
• Approved Eagle Scout project by Luke Landis to restore a trail off Rukstela Road (5-0-0)
• Agreed to install signs at Creamery Brook junction, Prince Hill, and the kiosk regarding school hour closures
• Approved May 1, 2023 meeting minutes (5-0-0)

Ethics Board

The Ethics Commission will meet to approve minutes from November 22, 2022. The agenda includes updates to the wording of sections 2.40.3 and 2.40.1.

• Approval of November 22, 2022 minutes
• Update of wording for section 2.40.3
• Update of wording for section 2.40.1

The Board approved a wording change to section 2-40.3 based on attorney suggestions regarding quorum requirements. The Board decided to keep the wording of section 2-40.11 unchanged. Meeting minutes from January 5, 2023, were approved.

• Approved meeting minutes from 1/5/23
• Approved wording change to 2-40.3 to fulfill quorum requirements
• Decided wording for 2-40.11 will remain the same

Water Pollution Control Authority

This meeting of the Brooklyn, CT Water Pollution Control Authority, scheduled for May 31, 2023, has been cancelled. The agenda contains only a cancellation notice and no substantive items for discussion or decision.

• Meeting cancelled

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen will conduct a regular meeting including discussions on financials and the approval of bills. Old business items include the Green Building, waste and recycling contracts, and a generator.

• Green Building discussion
• Waste and Recycling Contract discussion
• Generator discussion
• Resolution regarding American Rescue Act
• Discussion on Financials

The Board passed a resolution to distribute $2,279,582.00 in American Rescue Act funds across various town departments and organizations. The Board also approved four payment vouchers and announced the town will remain with Casella for waste and recycling services.

• Approved distribution of $2,279,582.00 in American Rescue Act funds
• Approved Voucher #1562 for $40.00 (Transfer Station credit card machine)
• Approved Voucher #1563 for $31,508.93 (main monthly voucher)
• Approved Voucher #1564 for $101.07 (mileage reimbursement)
• Approved Voucher #1565 for $19,569.00 (school boilers capital)
• Approved May 11, 2023 meeting minutes

Board of Selectmen

The Memorial Day Parade Committee is meeting to finalize plans for the May 29 parade, including approving minutes, discussing the grand marshal, wreaths, refreshments, and reviewing the program. The agenda includes public comment periods and a detailed parade schedule with ceremony and route information.

• Approve minutes of May 11, 2023
• Discussion on parade: grand marshal, wreaths at Sunshine Florist, soda/chips/candy at Community Center, tractors/wagons/decorations
• Review and approve parade program
• Parade on May 29, 2023, starting at Fairgrounds, Route 169 and Fairgrounds Road
• Ceremony includes speeches by Representative Patrick Boyd, Senator Mae Flexer, Representative Doug Dubitsky

The committee discussed logistics for the upcoming parade, including wreath pickup and refreshments. The program was reviewed and approved with a few updates.

• Approved parade program with updates

Town Meetings

The meeting includes a presentation of the proposed 2023-24 town budget and the 2023-24 school budget. The agenda also contains a resolution regarding capital funding.

• Proposed 2023-24 Town Budget
• Proposed 2023-24 School Budget
• Resolution for capital funding

Town residents approved the General Town Government Budget, the Board of Education Budget, and the Capital Funding Program. Voters also authorized funds for a generator at the Senior Center and Clifford B. Green Building.

• Approved General Town Government Budget of $6,640,396.00 (66-27)
• Denied amendment to reduce East Brooklyn Fire Department budget by $38,000.00 (55-36)
• Approved Board of Education Budget of $21,635,600.00 (79-2)
• Approved Capital Funding Program of $213,121.00 (passed with 2 opposed)
• Authorized up to $110,000.00 plus STEAP grant for Senior Center and Clifford B. Green Building generator (passed with 1 opposed)

Board of Education

The Brooklyn Board of Education will hold a special meeting to review school climate survey results and consider adopting Policy 9110, which sets the board's membership and terms of office. The agenda also includes routine items like approving minutes, receiving correspondence, and hearing administrative reports on enrollment and finances.

• Second reading and potential adoption of Policy 9110 (Bylaws of the Board)
• Review of 2022-2023 school climate survey results for BES and BMS
• Approval of minutes from April 26, 2023 meeting
• Recognition of Woodstock Academy May Head of School Awards recipients
• Upcoming events: Memorial Day parade, promotions, last day of school

Board of Finance

The Board of Finance will meet to determine if the mill rate for 2023-2024 should be set at 28.6. If this proposal is not approved, a date will be set to amend the budget following public comment.

• Motion to set 2023-2024 mill rate at 28.6

The Board of Finance held a special meeting to establish the mill rate for the upcoming fiscal year. The board unanimously approved the rate of 28.6.

• Set 2023-2024 mill rate at 28.6 (unanimous)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals held a public hearing regarding an appeal by Wayne and Leslie Jolley against a Zoning Enforcement Officer's decision. The dispute concerns whether business uses at 530 Wauregan Road are pre-existing nonconforming uses that predated 1972 zoning regulations. No final decision was recorded in the provided minutes.

• Approved Regular Meeting Minutes from March 4, 2023 (unanimous)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The provided agenda consists of various meeting materials and attachments without specific case descriptions or public hearing notices. No substantive items for discussion or decision are listed in the text provided.

The Zoning Board of Appeals partially overruled a Zoning Enforcement Officer's decision regarding 530 Wauregan Road. The board determined that certain on-site excavation and processing activities are legally existing non-conforming uses, while importing and processing outside materials are not.

• Overruled ZEO decision to allow on-site excavation of raw material for processing
• Overruled ZEO decision to allow on-site processing of excavated raw material
• Overruled ZEO decision to allow selling of processed material to customers
• Upheld ZEO decision that importing raw material is not a legally existing non-conforming use
• Upheld ZEO decision that processing imported raw material is not a legally existing non-conforming use

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will conduct a site walk at 8 Wauregan Road to review a special permit application for a self-storage facility in the Village Center Zone. The applicant is A. Kausch & Sons, LLC. This is a site inspection, not a formal decision meeting.

• SP 23-002: Special Permit for Self-Storage Facility at 8 Wauregan Road, Village Center Zone
• Applicant: A. Kausch & Sons, LLC

Emergency Management / Homeland Security (BEMHS)

The Brooklyn Emergency Management / Homeland Security commission is reviewing several ongoing projects. Discussions include updates on Red Cross shelter training, various grants, and the 2023 to 2024 budget.

• Red Cross Shelter Training update
• EMPG Grant (2022 and Supplemental 2020)
• ARPA Grant
• Budget 2023 to 2024
• LESOP due in 2024

The commission approved the April 20, 2023, meeting minutes. Members discussed the acquisition of 12 cots and potential trauma kits for fire departments, and noted the creation of a new operational Facebook account.

• Approved April 20, 2023 meeting minutes (5-0-0)
• Decided 12 cots would be sufficient for town needs
• Accepted resignation of board member Aaron Soucy

Housing Authority

The Board approved a request to support the Superintendent of Brooklyn Schools in seeking a mobile food pantry location through Access Community Action Agency. Members also discussed homelessness challenges and the potential for a Rental Cap Commission.

• Approved April 6, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved support for Patricia Buell's request to add a mobile food pantry location via Access Community Action Agency (unanimous)

Board of Finance

The Board of Finance will discuss the status of the 21-22 audit and potential asbestos abatement in the Green Building. The meeting also includes updates on a road surveillance project and upcoming budget vote procedures.

• Asbestos abatement quote for the Green Building
• Status of the road surveillance project
• Review of financial reports
• Approval of Tax Collector's Suspense Account
• Discussion regarding bidding for an Auditing Firm

The Board approved a motion to hold a Town meeting to authorize using LOCIP funds for asbestos removal and truss repairs. Members also approved several tax suspense lists and voted to retain the current auditing firm for another year.

• Approved motion to hold Town meeting to spend LOCIP funds for asbestos removal and truss repair
• Approved Motor Vehicle Suspense List of $12,449.68
• Approved Motor Vehicle Supplemental Suspense List of $2,259.34
• Approved Personal Property Suspense List of $8,305.25
• Approved staying with the same auditor for one more year
• Approved minutes of April 19, 24, and 26, 2023 meetings

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission is meeting to review its agenda and materials, including a public hearing notice and a notice of action. A report by Margaret Washburn is also included. The meeting appears to involve a public hearing and potential decisions, but specific details are not provided in the agenda text.

• Public hearing notice for 05-16-23
• Notice of action for 05-16-23
• Margaret Washburn report dated 05-16-2023

The commission closed the public hearing for a proposed zone boundary change to MMUD for two parcels. A special permit application for a self-storage facility at 8 Wauregan Road was discussed, though no final decision was recorded in the provided text.

• Approved minutes of April 25, 2023 (5-0-0)
• Closed public hearing for ZC 23-001 zone boundary change to MMUD (5-0-0)

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen will meet to consider several items including the sale of two land parcels, a Fair Housing/Affirmative Action resolution, and discussions regarding a proposed budget petition and town financials.

• Sale of Tripp Hollow, Lot 7-19 (7.3A)
• Sale of 369 Stetson Road, Lot 19-1 (4.13A)
• Fair Housing/Affirmative Action Resolution
• Recycling Bids review
• Single Family Dwellings Report review

The Board of Selectmen approved the sale of two properties and authorized the town to apply for state emergency management grants. The board also approved several payment vouchers and fair housing resolutions.

• Approved sale of Tripp Hollow Road, Lot 7-19 7.3A (subject to Town meeting vote)
• Approved purchase of 369 Stetson Road, Lot 19-1 4.13A (subject to clear title)
• Approved Fair Housing/Affirmative Action Resolutions
• Approved authorizing resolution for State Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection grants
• Approved Voucher #1554 for $70,016.49
• Approved Voucher #1550 for $519.62
• Approved Voucher #1553 for $1,032.85
• Approved Voucher #1551 for $395.18

Board of Selectmen

The committee is meeting to discuss the upcoming Memorial Day Parade. Discussion topics include the route, Grand Marshall selection, participants, and delegation of duties.

• Discussion on parade route and Grand Marshall
• Planning for cemetery wreath laying and ceremony
• Coordination of program speakers including State Representative Pat Boyd and Senator Mae Flexer
• Assignment of roles for food, decorations, and equipment

The committee approved the minutes from April 27, 2023, and delegated tasks for the upcoming Memorial Day parade. Members assigned responsibilities for traffic control, veteran coordination, wreath procurement, and fairgrounds setup.

• Approved April 27, 2023 meeting minutes

Fire Commissioners

The Brooklyn Board of Fire Commissioners regular meeting scheduled for May 10, 2023 at 7:00 p.m. has been cancelled. No business will be conducted at this time.

• Meeting cancelled

Board of Finance

The Brooklyn Board of Finance is meeting to review the proposed FY2023-24 town budget, including the school budget and a capital funding resolution. The agenda includes a public hearing notice, indicating that residents may have an opportunity to comment on the budget. The board is deciding on the budget for the upcoming fiscal year.

• Proposed FY23-24 town budget
• School budget for 2023-24
• Capital funding resolution for 2023
• Public hearing notice for budget

Inland Wetlands Commission

The Commission reviewed several land use items, including a show cause hearing regarding a violation at Wolf Den Road. The body also discussed potential farm pond expansions and approved various residential and agricultural permits.

• Upholding of Cease & Desist Order for Donald Gudeahn, Wolf Den Road
• Approval of single-family dwelling and septic system at 104 Church Street
• Approval of pond dredging and spoils spreading at Wolf Den Road
• Permit amendment for horse barn and pasture work at 143 South Street
• Discussion regarding farm pond enlargement at 454 Wolf Den Road

The Inland Watercourse Wetlands Commission meeting was cancelled because a quorum was not reached. No decisions were made.

Parks & Recreation Commission

The commission will meet to introduce the new Parks & Recreation Director. The agenda also includes a discussion regarding a donation to the Beautification Fund.

• Introduction of New Parks & Recreation Director
• Rick Ives – Donation to Beautification Fund
• Director’s Report on programs and parks

The commission approved the April 10 meeting minutes and introduced Amy Brosnan as the new Parks and Recreation Director, effective May 15. A donation from Rick Ives was moved to the June meeting. No substantive decisions were made beyond routine approvals.

• Approved April 10 regular meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Rick Ives donation tabled to June meeting
• Introduced Amy Brosnan as new Parks and Recreation Director starting May 15

Planning & Zoning Commission

The regular meeting scheduled for May 3, 2023, has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for May 16, 2023, at 6:30 P.M.

Conservation Commission

The Brooklyn Conservation Commission is holding its regular monthly meeting to approve minutes, discuss the 2022-2023 and 2023-2024 budgets, and review updates on a subdivision, trail maintenance, a scout project, and Brooklyn Middle School trails. The meeting also includes discussion of a trail grant and trail day, followed by public comment.

• Approval of April 3rd, 2023 meeting minutes
• Budget review for 2022-2023 and 2023-2024
• Subdivision update
• Trail maintenance and scout project updates
• Brooklyn Middle School trails update, trail grant, and trail day

The Commission approved the April 3rd meeting minutes and discussed preparations for upcoming Trail Days on June 3rd and 4th. Members coordinated advertising, supply purchases, and the use of a kids' activities book. A trail grant application was denied.

• Approved April 3rd meeting minutes (5-0-0)
• Denied: Trail grant

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen will meet to discuss old business including the Green Building, Earth Day, and a generator. The body will also review financials and approve invoices.

• Invitation to Bid Trash and Recyclables
• Discussion on Green Building
• Discussion on Generator
• Executive Session regarding open litigation

The Board of Selectmen approved a series of budget reductions totaling $15,000. The board also approved four payment vouchers and the meeting minutes from April 13, 2023.

• Approved $15,000 budget cut: $7,000 from early voting, $7,159 from Recreation Director salary, and $850 from United Services
• Approved Voucher #1507 for $887.45
• Approved Voucher #1508 for $1,051.61
• Approved Voucher #1506 for $40.00
• Approved Voucher #1525 for $64,146.80
• Approved meeting minutes of 4/13/23 and 4/13/23 special meeting

Board of Selectmen

The Memorial Day Parade Committee is meeting to plan the upcoming parade, including its route, grand marshal, participants, and program. They will also discuss fairgrounds and speakers. The meeting includes public comment periods and approval of prior minutes.

• Discussion on parade route, grand marshal, participants, and program
• Discussion on fairgrounds
• Discussion on speakers
• Public comment periods
• Approval of minutes from 3/30/23

The committee discussed the parade route, potential grand marshals, and participant coordination. They planned the post-parade reception at the Better Living Building and identified locations for wreath placement.

• Approved March 30, 2023 meeting minutes

Water Pollution Control Authority

The Water Pollution Control Authority approved monthly credit limits for repair materials and authorized several voucher payments. The board also discussed urgent infrastructure needs for air release valves and the Tatnic Pump Station.

• Approved credit cards for Lowe’s and Grainger at $1,000 per month per vendor (4-0-0)
• Approved bills for Voucher #1487 ($2,929.18), Voucher #1515 ($1,541.74), and Corrected Voucher #1480 ($2,856.02) (4-0-0)
• Approved March 29, 2023 meeting minutes (3-0-0)
• Tabled discussion on By-Laws and Vice Chairperson election

Board of Education

The Board of Education approved the adoption of the iReady Classroom Mathematics curriculum for grades K-4. The meeting also included updates on a new school greenhouse project, enrollment increases, and financial reports.

• Adoption of iReady Classroom Mathematics curriculum for Kindergarten through Grade 4
• Greenhouse project development involving a grant awarded in December 2022
• Recognition of $5,000 gift from Beagary Charitable Trust for the Music Department
• Report of total enrollment increase of 10 students across all school levels
• FY23 financial report noting salaries are approximately $28,000 under budget

Board of Finance

The Brooklyn Board of Finance is meeting to discuss the proposed town budget for fiscal year 2023-24, with a revised version dated April 20, 2023, included in the meeting materials. The agenda contains only the agenda item and the budget document, indicating the primary focus is the budget review.

• Review of proposed FY23-24 budget (revision 4.20.2023)

The Board of Finance approved a 1.12% increase to the MIL rate to raise the General Fund to 8%. The board also scheduled the town budget hearing and voting dates for May.

• Approved 1.12% MIL rate increase to raise General Fund to 8%
• Approved using $60,000 from Reserve fund to offset capital projects
• Approved keeping $56,000 in the capital fund
• Scheduled Town Hearing for May 10, 2023, at 7:00 pm at Brooklyn Middle School
• Scheduled Town Budget Vote for May 24, 2023, at 7:00 pm at Brooklyn Middle School

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission is meeting to consider a report from Margaret Washburn, with a public hearing and a notice of action on the agenda. The meeting materials include a public hearing notice and a notice of action, indicating the commission may take a formal decision on the report's subject. No specific details on the report's content or the proposed action are provided in the agenda text.

• Public hearing notice for 04-25-23
• Notice of action for 04-25-23
• Margaret Washburn report dated 04-25-2023

The Commission approved a special permit for a dog grooming business and updated zoning regulations regarding site plan submissions and craft business signage. One gravel permit was renewed, while others were tabled or rescheduled.

• Approved special permit for dog grooming at 59 North Society Road (7-0-0)
• Approved zoning revision to site plan application submission requirements (7-0-0)
• Approved zoning revisions for State Route Business Enterprises and RA Zone wall signage (7-0-0)
• Renewed Gravel Special Permit SPG 19-004 for one year (7-0-0)
• Waived site plan submission for 59 North Society Road (7-0-0)
• Rescheduled public hearing for zone boundary change ZC 23-001 to May 16, 2023 (7-0-0)
• Tabled exterior rehabilitation review for 5 Tatnic Road
• Tabled Gravel Special Permit renewal SPG 19-003

Board of Finance

The Board of Finance approved specific operating budgets for the East Brooklyn and Mortlake Fire Departments and passed the Board of Education and Parks & Rec budgets. The board also requested a budget reduction from the Board of Selectmen.

• Set East Brooklyn Fire Department operating budget at $80,000.00 (Passed)
• Set Mortlake Fire Department budget at $114,500.00 (Passed)
• Requested Board of Selectmen reduce budget by $15,000.00 (Passed)
• Passed Board of Education budget as presented (Passed)
• Passed Parks & Rec budget as presented (Passed)
• Approved limit of three minutes for public comment (Passed)

Emergency Management / Homeland Security (BEMHS)

The Brooklyn Emergency Management / Homeland Security commission is meeting to discuss routine business, including approval of minutes, public comment, and updates on training, grants, and budget. Items include Red Cross shelter training, CERT training, EMPG and ARPA grants, and the 2023-2024 budget.

• Red Cross Shelter Training on 4/22/2023
• EMPG Grant 2022 update
• ARPA Grant discussion
• Budget 2023 to 2024
• Special Need Registration request forms

The commission approved the amended minutes from the March 16, 2023 meeting. Members discussed upcoming emergency training dates and the potential purchase of trauma kits for East Brooklyn and Mortlake. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved March 16, 2023 minutes as amended (6-0-0)

Capital Expenditure

The committee will review a $30,000 request for Community Center infrastructure and security. Members will also evaluate new requests from the Board of Fire Commissioners and review the annual request spreadsheet to determine which items qualify for funding this year.

• Request for $30,000.00 for Community Center network infrastructure and security system
• Review of new requests from Board of Fire Commissioners
• Review of total annual requests spreadsheet to eliminate non-qualifying items

The Board approved several infrastructure and equipment requests for public works, schools, and fire services. Requests for RV stations, a school trailer, and blacktop repairs were denied, while a storage facility request was tabled.

• Approved $36,000 for Mortlake Fire Company sewer connection
• Approved $56,121 for 2023 Ford F350 Dump truck
• Approved $30,000 for Community Center network and security updates
• Approved $24,000 for Generac 40KW Generator at Highway Garage
• Approved $18,000 for automated gate at Highway Garage
• Approved $16,000 for Brooklyn Public Schools sidewalk projects
• Approved $15,000 for 1,000-gallon fuel tank at highway garage
• Approved $10,000 for Prince Hill bathroom repairs and cameras

Board of Finance

The Board of Finance reviewed the 2023-24 Town Budget Proposal, which shows a 4.21% increase. The Board accepted the budget as proposed for further discussion and confirmed that approved capital requests total $213,121.00.

• Accepted Town Budget as proposed for further discussion (Passed)
• Approved $213,121.00 in total Capital requests
• Scheduled special meeting for April 24, 2023 (Passed)
• Removed Liaison Reports line item from agenda (Passed)
• Limited public comment to 2% of meeting minutes (Passed)

Board of Finance

The Board of Finance will receive budget proposals for Brooklyn Parks and Recreation and the Fire Commissioners for the 2023-24 cycle. The board will also discuss the status of the 21-22 Audit and the Generator Project.

• 23-24 Brooklyn Parks and Recreation Budget Proposal
• Fire Commissioners' 23-24 Budgets
• Status of 21-22 Audit
• Status of Generator Project

The Board of Finance accepted proposed 2023-24 budgets for Parks and Recreation and the Fire Commissioners for further discussion. The Board also approved the corrected minutes from the April 5, 2023 meeting.

• Approved corrected minutes of April 5, 2023 meeting
• Accepted 23-24 Parks and Recreation Budget proposal (5.84% increase) for further discussion
• Accepted 23-24 Park Maintenance Budget proposal (decrease of nearly 1.00%) for further discussion
• Accepted 23-24 Fire Commissioners' budgets for further discussion, including East Brooklyn Fire Department (15.91% increase) and Mortlake Fire Department (11.56% increase)

Board of Selectmen

The Brooklyn Board of Selectmen is meeting to review its agenda and associated meeting materials. The agenda includes two documents: the agenda PDF and a revised materials PDF, along with a budget document. No specific decisions or discussions are detailed in the provided text.

• Review of agenda document BOS_AGENDA_4-13-23.PDF
• Review of revised meeting materials REV_04122023143712.PDF
• Review of budget document BUD_04122023143752.PDF

The Board appointed two members to town boards and approved four payment vouchers. Members discussed a potential budget increase of over $1 million and the status of a lawsuit involving fire companies.

• Appointed Anna Whalon Ramos to Housing Authority (unanimous)
• Appointed Stephen Mylly to Board of Ethics (unanimous)
• Approved Voucher 1497 for $378.16 to Frontier
• Approved Voucher 1498 for $280.76 for mileage reimbursement
• Approved Voucher 1486 for $40.00 for Transfer Station Credit Card Machine
• Approved Voucher 1499 for $113,932.22
• Approved March 9, 2023 meeting minutes

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen will hold a special meeting to discuss the budget. The meeting includes two periods for public comment.

• Budget discussion

The Board of Selectmen voted to present the budget to the Board of Finance on April 19, 2023. The budget includes adjustments made by S. Cates and A. Tanner.

• Approved motion to present budget to Board of Finance on April 19, 2023 (unanimous)

Resource Recovery Commission

The Resource Recovery Board is meeting to discuss budget items and a potential half-price assistance program for the landfill on Earth Day. The board will also review a report from the landfill attendant.

• Earth Day ½ Price at Landfill Assistance
• Budget discussions regarding tires and waste
• Landfill Attendant Report

The Commission approved fee increases for tires and bulky waste effective May 3, 2023, to address a financial deficit. The body also discussed upcoming bids for trash and recycling contracts.

• Approved April 5, 2023 meeting minutes
• Increased bulky waste fee from .12 cents to .15 cents per pound (effective May 3, 2023)
• Increased car tire fees to $3.00 off rim and $7.00 on rim (effective May 3, 2023)
• Increased truck tire fees to $10.00 off rim and $15.00 on rim (effective May 3, 2023)

Fire Commissioners

The Fire Commissioners are holding a regular meeting. The agenda consists of procedural items and the review of various reports and documents.

• Review of Brooklyn Fire Assessment
• Review of March calls data
• Review of March calls for Mortlake
• Review of documents from Lynda Morris CPA

Capital Expenditure

The Board of Finance Capital Committee met on April 12, 2023, to review capital requests. The agenda lists a presentation by T. Rukstela regarding these requests, but the source document does not specify the projects, dollar amounts, or final decisions made. The meeting was held via Zoom and at the Clifford B. Green Memorial Center.

• Review of capital requests presented by T. Rukstela

The committee reviewed various capital requests for Public Works, Schools, IT, and Parks & Recreation. No final votes were recorded on the specific funding requests, though the committee decided to table EV charging stations until next year.

• Approved meeting minutes of April 5, 2023
• Tabled EV charging stations until next year
• Placed hold of $10,000-$12,000 for a new Recreation Director's vehicle

Inland Wetlands Commission

The Inland Wetlands Commission is meeting on April 11, 2023, with an agenda that includes only the agenda itself and merged meeting materials, plus a notice of agenda. No specific decisions or discussion items are listed, so the meeting appears to be procedural or materials-review only.

• Agenda review
• Review of merged meeting materials PDF
• Notice of agenda (NOA) document

The Commission approved applications for a new dwelling at 104 Church Street, pond dredging at Wolf Den Road, and a permit amendment for a horse barn at 143 South Street. Additionally, the Commission upheld a cease and desist order for a property on Wolf Den Road following a show cause hearing.

• Approved new single-family dwelling, septic, and driveway at 104 Church Street (6-0)
• Approved dredging 150 cubic yards of muck at Wolf Den Road with work limited to Aug 15-Dec 31 (6-0)
• Lifted cease and desist order for Wolf Den Road pond dredging (6-0)
• Approved permit amendment for horse barn and garden shed at 143 South Street (5-0)
• Upheld cease and desist order for Donald Gudeahn at Wolf Den Road (6-0)

Parks & Recreation Commission

The commission will meet to discuss budget approval and a donation to the Beautification Fund. The agenda also includes updates on parks and programs and a discussion regarding Family Fun Day.

• Budget approval
• Rick Ives donation to Beautification Fund
• Family Fun Day discussion
• Programs and Parks updates

The Commission approved the budget as presented for submission to the Board of Finance on April 17th. Members discussed the resignation of the Recreation Director and the process for hiring a replacement. The Commission also reviewed program updates and park maintenance activities.

• Approved budget as presented for submission to BOF (All in Favor)
• Approved January regular meeting minutes (All in Favor)
• Discussed Recreation Director resignation effective April 14, 2023
• Decided to hold office staff hiring until a new director is hired
• Moved Family Fun Day to August at Riverside Park

Housing Authority

The Brooklyn Housing Authority is holding a special meeting to discuss the sale of the Community Center to the Town of Brooklyn. The board will also consider appointing members to the Quebec Square Board.

• Resolution to sell Community Center to the Town of Brooklyn
• Appointment of members to Quebec Square Board
• Approval of November 16, 2022 meeting minutes

The Brooklyn Housing Authority approved the sale of the 31 Tiffany Street Community Center to the Town of Brooklyn. The board discussed potential members for the Quebec Square Board and shared resources regarding homelessness and rent increases, but did not finalize board appointments.

• Approved minutes from November 16, 2022
• Approved sale of 31 Tiffany Street Community Center to Town of Brooklyn for $1.00
• Tabled finalization of Quebec Square Board members

Capital Expenditure

The Capital Committee is meeting to elect a chairman and determine the criteria for reviewing and prioritizing capital requests. The committee will decide on a meeting schedule to prepare a presentation for the Board of Finance on April 28, 2023.

• Election of Capital Committee Chairman
• Establishment of priority criteria for capital requests
• Review of the present list of capital requests
• Planning for April 28, 2023 presentation to the Board of Finance

The Capital Committee appointed Lou Brodeur as Chairman and reviewed various capital improvement requests from the schools, Public Works, and the First Selectman. No final funding decisions were made; the committee scheduled further meetings to prepare a presentation for the Board of Finance.

• Appointed Lou Brodeur as Chairman of the Capital Committee
• Scheduled follow-up meetings for 4/12/23 and 4/19/23

Board of Finance

The Board of Finance voted to consider the 2023-24 Board of Education budget proposal, which includes a 5.33% increase. The board also received updates on the 21-22 audit and the status of a generator project.

• Approved March 15, 2023 meeting minutes
• Voted to consider the FY24 BOE Budget (5-1)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals approved the minutes from January 5, 2023. The board scheduled a public hearing for an appeal regarding 530 Wauregan Road. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved January 5, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Scheduled public hearing for ZBA23-001 530 Wauregan Road for May 22, 2023 (unanimous)

Conservation Commission

The commission approved the minutes from March 6 and March 26. Members agreed to assume responsibility for the Brooklyn Middle School trails project following the departure of the current project lead. The town has applied for a DEEP grant to upgrade the Creamery Brook Trail.

• Approved March 6 and March 26 meeting minutes (5-0-0)
• Agreed to take over Brooklyn Middle School trails project upon completion
• Applied for DEEP trail grant for Creamery Brook Trail

Board of Selectmen

The Board approved the appointment of Stephen Mylly to the Ethics Commission and authorized two payment vouchers. The board also discussed school safety concerns and received funding requests from United Services, Inc.

• Appointed Stephen Mylly to the Ethics Commission
• Approved payment of Voucher #1458 for $1,569.69
• Approved payment of Voucher #1474 for $231,512.35
• Approved corrected minutes of 2/23/23
• Approved minutes of 3/9/23
• Tabled appointment of Anna Whalon Ramos to Housing Authority

Board of Selectmen

The Memorial Day Parade Committee is meeting to discuss and plan the upcoming parade, including the route, grand marshal, and participants. They will also discuss the fairgrounds and speakers. The meeting includes public comment periods and approval of previous minutes.

• Discussion on parade route
• Selection of grand marshal
• Parade participants
• Fairgrounds discussion
• Speakers for the event

The committee approved the minutes from the February 23, 2023 meeting. Members discussed parade routing, recruitment of veterans and students, and logistics for the event. An agreement for $100.00 was noted regarding the Fairgrounds.

• Approved minutes of 2/23/23

Water Pollution Control Authority

This is a regular meeting of the Brooklyn Water Pollution Control Authority. The agenda includes only the agenda itself and meeting materials, with no specific action items listed.

• Agenda adoption
• Review of meeting materials

The Authority approved revisions to the Brooklyn Sewer Permit Application and established a renewal fee for expired permits. Members also discussed significant cash flow concerns regarding debts to Killingly and a USDA loan.

• Approved $100 renewal fee for permits expired after 90 days (3-0-0)
• Approved revised permit language adding 'Industrial' and updated owner maintenance terms (3-0-0)
• Approved payment of Voucher #1479 to Eversource for $2,299.09 (3-0-0)
• Approved payment of Voucher #1480 for miscellaneous bills for $2,862.10 (3-0-0)
• Approved adding 'Old Business' and 'New Business' to monthly agendas (3-0-0)
• Approved minutes of the February 22, 2023 Special Meeting (3-0-0)
• Tabled discussion on By-Laws and Vice Chairperson election

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen is holding a special meeting to conduct a budget discussion. No other substantive items are listed on the agenda.

• Budget discussion

The Board of Selectmen met for a special meeting to discuss the budget. No formal votes or decisions were recorded. The next meeting is scheduled for April 13, 2023, at 5:00 pm.

Conservation Commission

The Brooklyn Conservation Commission is meeting to review an application for a property at 428 Creamery Road, submitted by Randall Francis. The agenda includes the meeting agenda and materials for this application review.

• Application review for 428 Creamery Road by Randall Francis

Commission members walked the Carol Randall Trail to review new information signs installed by Shannon Russo. The commission discussed preliminary activities for National Trail Day on June 3, 2023, with further planning deferred to the next regular meeting.

• Discussed National Trail Day plans including a scavenger hunt, fairy houses, and seed distribution

Board of Education

The agenda includes documents regarding a greenhouse project and math pilot programs. The board will also review the corrected enrollment report for the 2022-2023 school year.

• Brooklyn Public Schools Greenhouse Project
• BES Math Pilot Programs
• 2022-2023 Enrollment Report (Corrected)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The agenda provided contains only file names and procedural placeholders. There are no specific motions, proposals, or discussion items listed in the text.

The Commission approved a special permit for a 50-unit multi-family development on Louise Berry Drive and a special permit for the Willow Hill events facility at 459 Wolf Den Road. Additionally, the board approved several zoning regulation changes, including revisions to the Mill Mixed Use Development Zone.

• Approved 50-unit multi-family development on Louise Berry Drive (5-0-1)
• Approved special permit for Willow Hill events facility at 459 Wolf Den Road (5-0-1)
• Approved zoning regulation revisions to setback exceptions (6-0-0)
• Approved revisions to Section 4.F Mill Mixed Use Development Zone (6-0-0)
• Approved March 1, 2023 meeting minutes (6-0-0)
• Scheduled public hearing for brewery definitions and RB Zone allowance for April 25, 2023 (6-0-0)
• Scheduled public hearing for zone boundary change to MMUD for April 25, 2023 (6-0-0)
• Scheduled public hearing for RA Zone business and signage revisions for April 25, 2023 (6-0-0)

Emergency Management / Homeland Security (BEMHS)

The commission approved seeking more information on a request for trauma kits. The board also noted that a proposal for new high band radios via an ARPA grant was accepted.

• Approved February 16, 2023 meeting minutes (5-0-0)
• Agreed to seek more information on trauma kit requests

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen will hold a special meeting to conduct a budget discussion. The meeting includes opportunities for public comment before adjournment.

• Budget Discussion

Board of Finance

The Board of Finance will discuss a potential Tax Abatement program requested by Fire Commissioners. The meeting also includes updates on the generator project, Green Building repairs, and various departmental financial reviews.

• Fire Commissioners' request for a Tax Abatement program
• Status of the generator project
• Status of the Green Building repairs
• Review of 22-23 financials
• Decision on Safer Grant request

The Board of Finance approved the February 15, 2023, meeting minutes as amended. The board finalized the Capital Committee membership and reviewed 2022-2023 financial reports, though several items regarding tax abatements and contingency accounts were tabled.

• Approved February 15, 2023 meeting minutes as amended (6-0)
• Tabled creation of contingency account for unspent capital
• Tabled Fire Commissioners' tax abatement program request
• Appointed A. Fitzgerald, J. Paquin, and R. Ives to the Capital Committee
• Tabled Coalition to End Homelessness funding status until next month

Housing Authority

The Brooklyn Housing Authority meeting scheduled for March 15, 2023, has been cancelled.

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission is conducting an in-person site walk at 459 Wolf Den Road. The visit concerns a special permit application for an events facility.

• SP 22-007: Special Permit for an Events Facility at 459 Wolf Den Road (Applicants: Nicole and Greg Fisher)

Inland Wetlands Commission

This is a procedural meeting of the Brooklyn, CT Inland Wetlands Commission. The agenda contains only the agenda document and a meeting materials file, with no listed substantive items for decision or discussion.

• Agenda document (3-14-23_AGENDA_AND_MATERIALS_MERGED.PDF)
• Meeting materials (CANCNOTICE_3-14-23.PDF)

Parks & Recreation Commission

The commission will review the January meeting minutes and receive updates on programs and parks. The agenda also includes a discussion regarding Family Fun Day.

• Family Fun Day discussion
• Director's Programs Update
• Director's Parks Update

The commission approved the minutes from the January meeting. Members discussed upcoming events including Family Day on July 29 and the Memorial Day parade. The Recreation Director provided updates on staffing shortages and program registrations.

• Approved January meeting minutes (Unanimous)

Board of Selectmen

The agenda is primarily procedural boilerplate. The provided materials include documents regarding a volunteer fire tax abatement.

• Volunteer fire tax abatement documents

The Board approved several payments totaling over $105,000 and appointed a new member to the Parks & Recreation board. Members also approved revised wording for a tax abatement ordinance. Updates were provided on the Green Building, generator project, and Tatnic Hill drainage.

• Appointed Deborah Warren to Parks & Recreation (3-0)
• Approved Voucher #1450 for $6,000.00 to S & R Engineer, LLC
• Approved Voucher #1442 for $252.47 for mileage reimbursement
• Approved Voucher #1441 for $93,366.25 for miscellaneous/regular bills
• Approved Voucher #1444 for $4,800.00 to New England Fire Equipment
• Approved Voucher #1451 for $733.75 to Parks & Rec for Red Sox game trip
• Approved revised wording for tax abatement ordinance

Fire Commissioners

The Brooklyn Fire Commissioners are meeting to discuss and potentially act on the proposed fiscal year 2023-24 budgets for the Mortlake and East Brooklyn fire companies, as well as a volunteer fire tax abatement program. The agenda includes review of these documents, indicating decisions or discussions on funding and tax relief for volunteers.

• Review of Mortlake proposed FY23-24 budget
• Review of East Brooklyn Fire proposed budget
• Discussion of volunteer fire tax abatement (clean and redline versions)

The Board of Fire Commissioners approved the FY 23/24 budget for Mortlake Fire Department. The budget request for East Brooklyn Fire Department was tabled until April 12, 2023, following discussions regarding potential double taxation of District taxpayers. The Board also agreed that the town is not currently ready for paid staffing.

• Approved February 8, 2023 meeting minutes (6-0-0)
• Approved Mortlake FY 23/24 Operating Budget of $119,750 and Capital Funding Request of $30,775 (6-0-0)
• Tabled East Brooklyn FY 23/24 Budget Request until April 12, 2023 (6-0-0)
• Denied motion to enter Executive Session regarding the Fire District (3-3-0)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The March 7, 2023, meeting of the Zoning Board of Appeals has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for April 4, 2023.

Conservation Commission

The Commission will discuss a lot subdivision on Allen Hill Road and review updates regarding Parks and Recreation and trail maintenance. The meeting also includes discussions on Brooklyn Middle School trails, trail grants, and a Scout project.

• Subdivision update SD 22-004: one lot subdivision on Allen Hill Road
• Review of 2022-2023 and 2023-2024 budgets
• Brooklyn Middle School Trails Update
• Trail grant discussion
• Review of Parks and Recreation Commission updates

The Commission approved the minutes from the January 3rd meeting. Members discussed trail maintenance, a potential state trail grant, and a subdivision update on Allen Hill Road. No other formal votes were recorded.

• Approved January 3rd, 2023 meeting minutes (5-0-0)
• Noted applicant for subdivision SD 22-004 on Allen Hill Road chose fee in lieu of open space donation

Board of Selectmen

This agenda consists solely of a notice that the Board of Selectmen special meeting scheduled for March 6, 2023, was cancelled. No business items, discussions, or decisions are listed. The only document is the cancellation notice itself.

• Special meeting of March 6, 2023, cancelled

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Brooklyn, CT Planning & Zoning Commission is meeting to consider agenda items and materials, including a public hearing notice and a notice of action. The agenda is brief and procedural, with no specific items detailed in the provided text.

• Public hearing notice dated 03-01-23
• Notice of action dated 03-01-23

The Commission approved a one-lot resubdivision for a two-acre residential building lot. Public hearings for a 50-unit condominium development, an events facility, and setback revisions were continued to March 21, 2023.

• Approved one-lot resubdivision of 2 acres on Allen Hill Road/Wauregan Road (6-0-0)
• Required $6,200 fee-in-lieu of open space for Allen Hill Road lot
• Continued public hearing for 50-unit condominium development on Louise Berry Drive (6-0-0)
• Continued public hearing for events facility at 459 Wolf Den Road (6-0-0)
• Continued public hearing for setback revisions ZRC 23-001 (6-0-0)
• Scheduled public hearing for ZRC 23-002 site plan requirements for April 5, 2023 (6-0-0)
• Scheduled public hearing for SP 23-001 agricultural building reuse for April 5, 2023 (6-0-0)
• Determined tattooing meets the definition of personal services for zoning permits

Board of Selectmen

The ARPA Committee is meeting to provide final approval for projects and establish the procedure for disbursement. The meeting includes opportunities for public comment.

• Final approval of projects
• Procedure for disbursement

The ARPA Committee gave final approval to a series of funding requests for infrastructure, emergency services, and community organizations. The committee also approved a new disbursement process for recipients, subject to NECCOG review.

• Approved $200,000 for South Main Street waterline extension (4-0-0)
• Approved $225,000 for Town of Brooklyn paving (4-0-0)
• Approved $260,000 for tennis courts (4-0-0)
• Approved $300,000 for South Street Park (4-0-0)
• Approved $260,000 for Mortlake Ambulance (4-0-0)
• Approved $80,000 for Economic Development Position (3-1-0)
• Approved $264,845 for BEMHS Radios (4-0-0)
• Approved disbursement process subject to NECCOG review (4-0-0)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals meeting scheduled for February 27, 2023, has been cancelled. No other items were listed on the agenda.

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen is holding a special meeting to discuss the budget. The agenda includes public comment periods before and after the budget discussion. No specific budget details or decisions are listed in the agenda.

• Budget discussion

The Board of Selectmen met to discuss the budget. No formal actions were taken or decisions recorded during the meeting.

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen will meet to discuss budget items including the Green Building and SAFER Grant. The board will also consider an appointment to the Wetlands board.

• Appointment of Janet Booth to Wetlands
• Budget discussion regarding Green Building
• Budget discussion regarding Financials
• Budget discussion regarding SAFER Grant

The Board appointed Janet Booth to the Wetland Commission and approved four payment vouchers. Members discussed Green Building repairs, insurance increases, and a $173,000 generator project bid.

• Appointed Janet Booth to Wetland Commission (3-0)
• Approved Voucher #1422 for Transfer Station Credit Card Machine fee, $40.00 (3-0)
• Approved Voucher #1411 for gas, $878.15 (3-0)
• Approved Voucher #1412 for credit card, $222.93 (3-0)
• Approved Voucher #1414, $22,203.21 (3-0)

Board of Selectmen

The Memorial Day Parade Committee is meeting to discuss the possibility of splitting into two committees: Fun Day for Recreation and Parade for Selectmen. The committee will also conduct planning discussions for the 2023 parade.

• Discussion on possible split of committee into Fun Day for Recreation and Parade for Selectmen
• Discussion on planning for 2023

The committee approved the minutes from January 26, 2023. Members decided to hold the Memorial Day Parade on May 29, 2023, and move Fun Day to a separate date, with the Recreation Department handling most of the Fun Day operations.

• Approved minutes from 01/26/23
• Approved motion to hold Parade on Memorial Day and Fun Day on a different day

Water Pollution Control Authority

The Brooklyn Water Pollution Control Authority is holding a special meeting to discuss and possibly act on the sewer budget and rates for the current fiscal year, along with reviewing expenditure and revenue reports and approving vouchers.

• Review of WPCA budget and rates for 2022-23
• Expenditure report for period 7/1/22–2/28/23
• Revenue report for period 7/1/22–2/28/23
• Voucher #1416 and #1417 for approval
• Killingly sewer use bill dated 10/26/2022

The Authority elected Derek Lindia as Chairman and approved several payments, including a partial payment to the Town of Killingly for sewer usage. Members discussed infrastructure needs for air release valves and Tatnic pumps, as well as future residential developments. The board tabled the approval of previous meeting minutes.

• Elected Derek Lindia as Chairman (3-0-0)
• Approved partial payment of $750,000 to Town of Killingly for Sewer Usage Bill (3-0-0)
• Approved Voucher #1417 for $2,004.46 (3-0-0)
• Approved Voucher #1416 for $2,483.25 (3-0-0)
• Tabled approval of January 25, 2023 meeting minutes

Board of Education

This meeting of the Brooklyn Board of Education is largely procedural, with no substantive decisions or discussions detailed in the agenda. The agenda lists only document attachments, including a presentation and an information packet, without specifying any actionable items.

• Revised agenda for February 22, 2023 meeting
• Instructional coach celebrations presentation
• Additional information packet for the meeting

Board of Education

The Board of Education is meeting to discuss budget needs and priorities for the 2023-2024 school year. This is a workshop; no final vote is expected. Public comments can be submitted via email.

• Budget discussion for the 2023-2024 school year
• Public comment accepted via email at [email protected]
• Multiple workshops scheduled through April 2023

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Brooklyn Planning & Zoning Commission meeting scheduled for February 21, 2023, has been cancelled. A public hearing notice was issued, but the meeting itself is cancelled, so no decisions or discussions will occur.

• Meeting cancellation notice
• Public hearing notice issued

Emergency Management / Homeland Security (BEMHS)

The Brooklyn Emergency Management / Homeland Security commission is meeting to review training and grant statuses. The body will discuss the 2023 to 2024 budget and a reunification drill at the school.

• 2022 EMPG Grant
• ARPA Grant
• 2023 to 2024 Budget
• Reunification Drill at the School
• LESOP due in 2024

The commission approved the January 19, 2023, meeting minutes. Bill Skene reported that a request for ARPA grant funds for new radios was accepted. No budget increase was requested for the 2023 to 2024 cycle.

• Approved January 19, 2023 minutes (4-0-0)
• Accepted ARPA grant funds for new radios
• Submitted 2023-2024 budget to the Town with no requested increase

Board of Selectmen

The ARPA Committee is meeting to review a form for sub-recipients of American Rescue Plan Act funds. The meeting includes approval of previous minutes and public comment.

• Review of Form for Sub Recipients regarding ARPA funds

The committee approved the minutes from the January 26, 2022 meeting. Members discussed the development of forms for sub-recipients and fund reporting, but official approvals for those forms were deferred to the next meeting.

• Approved 1/26/2022 meeting minutes (5-0-0)

Board of Finance

The Board of Finance will discuss the status of the generator project, ARPA projects, and the 21-22 audit. The body will also vote on using contingency funds for a salary study and a professional grant writer to seek fire fighter funding.

• Vote to pay $6,000 remaining balance for salary study
• Vote to pay $4,750 to a professional grant writing company for a Safer Grant
• Review of funding requests including $29,500 from Quinebaug Valley Senior Citizens Center
• Review of funding requests including $6,084 from United Services, Inc.
• Review of funding requests including $2,000 from Day Kimball Homecare

The Board approved paying the remaining balance of a salary study in increments and established a two-member sub-committee to review prior year funding requests. A request to fund a professional grant writer for firefighters was tabled pending more information.

• Approved paying remaining $6,000 salary study balance in increments (unanimous)
• Created a two-member sub-committee (D. Lee and K. Dykstra) to review prior year funding requests
• Tabled $4,750 payment for a professional grant writer for a Safer Grant
• Appointed H. Allen as the Board of Finance member for the Capital Committee
• Approved January 18, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Agreed to discontinue recreation reports until an opening balance is established

Inland Wetlands Commission

This is a procedural meeting of the Brooklyn, CT Inland Wetlands Commission with only an agenda and meeting materials listed. No specific decisions, discussions, or public hearings are identified in the provided text.

• No substantive items listed

The Commission approved two declaratory rulings for silvicultural treatments to improve forest health. It also upheld a cease and desist order for unpermitted pond dredging at 299 Wolf Den Road, requiring the owners to apply for an after-the-fact permit.

• Re-elected Richard Oliverson as Chairman and Adam Brindamour as Vice Chairman (6-0)
• Approved DR 23-001 for silvicultural treatment at Herrick Road (6-0)
• Upheld Cease and Desist Order for pond dredging at 299 Wolf Den Road (6-0)
• Approved DR 23-002 for select management cut at 193 Herrick Road (6-0)
• Endorsed the proposed budget (6-0)

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen will discuss STEAP grants and set dates for budget sessions. They will also discuss financials, the Green Building, and Frontier. The meeting includes public comment periods and approval of minutes and bills.

• Approve minutes from January 26, 2023 meeting
• Appointment of Dan Stuyniski to WPCA effective March 1, 2024
• Discussion of STEAP grants
• Setting budget session dates
• Discussion of financials, Green Building, and Frontier

The Board approved several payments, including a large legal bill and employee reimbursements. They appointed Dan Stuyniski to the WPCA and voted to hire a consultant for the SAFER grant. The board also scheduled upcoming budget sessions for February and March 2023.

• Approved appointment of Dan Stuyniski to the WPCA (2-0)
• Approved payment of Voucher #1297 for employee mileage reimbursements, $129.11 (3-0)
• Approved payment of Voucher #1402 to Suisman Shapiro, $133,612.83 (3-0)
• Approved hiring a consultant for the SAFER grant, pending Board of Finance approval (3-0)
• Approved minutes from 01/26/23 (3-0)

Resource Recovery Commission

The Brooklyn Resource Recovery Board will meet on February 9, 2023, to approve minutes from December 8, 2022, and discuss a recent power outage and the credit card machine. The agenda also includes a landfill attendant report and public comment periods.

• Approve minutes of 12/08/22
• Discussion of power outage on 02/03/23
• Credit card machine update
• Landfill attendant report

The commission approved the minutes from the December 8, 2022 meeting. Members discussed landfill power outage planning, credit card machine functionality, and the impact of Casella Waste rate increases on town customers. No other formal votes were taken.

• Approved minutes of 12/08/22 (3-0)

Fire Commissioners

The Fire Commissioners are meeting to review a budget proposal from Mortlake for 2023-24. The body will also consider a draft for a firefighter job description and review call data from East Brooklyn for January 2023.

• Mortlake Budget Proposal 23-24
• Draft firefighter job description
• East Brooklyn January 2023 call data
• Documents regarding Carrie Juhasz Horton

The Board reviewed draft budget proposals from the East Brooklyn and Mortlake fire departments, with both requesting increases due to pricing and membership growth. No budgets were finalized; the Board of Finance liaison requested more detailed reporting and historical data for the next meeting.

• Approved minutes from January 11, 2023 meeting (5-0-0)
• Tabled review of draft firefighter job description until next month
• Requested revised budget drafts with five-year historical data and detailed equipment tracking

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will discuss budget items for 2022-2024 and review a one-lot subdivision application. The body will also address trail maintenance and updates regarding Brooklyn Middle School trails.

• Subdivision review SD 22-004: one lot subdivision on Allen Hill Road (Wayne E Jolley/Lori Pike)
• Budget review for 2022-2023 and 2023-2024
• Brooklyn Middle School Trails update
• Trail grant and trail day discussion
• Review of Parks and Recreation Commission updates

Ethics Board

The Board of Ethics Commission is meeting to review wording updates for sections 2.40.3 and 2.40.1. The body will also discuss its procedures, duties, and a budget request.

• Wording update for 2.40.3
• Wording update for 2.40.1
• Discussion of procedures and duties
• Budget request

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission is meeting to discuss and potentially decide on agenda items, including a public hearing. The agenda includes documents for review, but specific items are not detailed in the provided text.

• Public hearing notice included in meeting materials
• Notice of action document available
• Margaret Washburn report included in materials

Board of Selectmen

The provided agenda for the January 26, 2023, meeting consists of procedural boilerplate and file references. No specific motions, votes, or discussion topics are listed in the text.

The Board of Selectmen approved five payment vouchers totaling $59,473.80. The board discussed a tax abatement program and STEAP grants, but no formal actions were taken on those items.

• Approved minutes from January 12, 2023 (2-0-0)
• Approved voucher #1347 for $31.50 (2-0-0)
• Approved voucher #1350 for $56,522.11 (2-0-0)
• Approved voucher #1348 for $1,117.85 (2-0-0)
• Approved voucher #1349 for $1,121.15 (2-0-0)
• Approved voucher #1351 for $680.69 (2-0-0)

Board of Selectmen

The ARPA Committee will meet to discuss new applications from AmVets and Fire Commissioners, review a response from NECCOG, affirm actual funding requests, and discuss a response to the Klingensmith denial. The meeting includes public comment periods and approval of previous minutes.

• Discussion on new applications: AmVets & Fire Commissioners
• Discussion on NECCOG response
• Discussion to affirm actual funding requests
• Discussion on Klingensmith denial — requesting a response
• Approve minutes from 12/8/2022

The committee approved a $16,140 request for AmVets and up to $10,000 for Brooklyn Library repairs. A request from Fire Commissioners for $250,000 was tabled and referred to NECCOG for evaluation.

• Approved $16,140 for AmVets (4-0-0)
• Approved up to $10,000 for Brooklyn Library repairs (4-0-0)
• Tabled Fire Commissioners' $250,000 request and referred to NECCOG (4-0-0)
• Approved minutes from 12/8/2022 (4-0-0)

Board of Selectmen

The Memorial Day Committee is meeting to plan for 2023. The body will discuss potentially splitting the committee into two groups: one for the Fun Day for Recreation and one for the Parade for Selectmen.

• Approval of 6/22/2022 minutes
• Discussion on splitting committee into Fun Day for Recreation and Parade for Selectmen
• Planning for 2023

The committee discussed whether to separate the Memorial Day parade and ceremony from the Fun Day event. No final decision was made; the committee will meet with Parks and Recreation on February 13th to determine the structure of the 2023 events.

• Approved minutes from 6/22/2022 (7-0-0)
• Scheduled next meeting for February 13th with Parks & Recreation

Water Pollution Control Authority

The Water Pollution Control Authority will meet to approve the 2023 meeting calendar and outstanding bills. The body will also receive updates from Killingly and Alan Carpenter.

• Approval of meeting dates for calendar year 2023
• Approval of bills

The Authority approved the 2023 meeting schedule and paid bills for December 2022 and January 2023. Administrative Assistant Sherri A. Soucy and Chairman Robert Kiley announced their departures from the board.

• Approved November 30, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved 2023 meeting dates for the last Wednesdays of the month (unanimous)
• Approved bills for December 2022 and January 2023 (unanimous)

Board of Education

The Brooklyn Board of Education will meet to discuss the FY24 budget as old business and review the NESDAC 2022-2023 enrollment projection report as new business. Administrative reports include enrollment, financials, and a data dashboard. The board will also consider a greenhouse grant and Killingly Public Schools tuition rates.

• Discussion of FY24 budget
• Review of NESDAC 2022-2023 enrollment projection report
• Greenhouse grant correspondence
• Killingly Public Schools tuition rates 2023-2024
• FY23 financial reports

Board of Education

The Board of Education is conducting a series of workshops to determine needs and priorities for the 2023-2024 school year budget. The goal of these meetings is to agree on a budget to be shared with the Board of Finance.

• Budget discussion for the 2023-2024 school year

Emergency Management / Homeland Security (BEMHS)

The Emergency Management / Homeland Security commission is meeting to review old business and new activities. Discussions include grant management and training initiatives.

• 2022 EMPG Grant
• WEBEOC and CERT training
• Reunification Drill at the School
• LESOP due in 2024
• Northeast EMD Meeting 1/10/2023

The commission approved the minutes from November 17, 2022. Members discussed ongoing efforts regarding regional CERT teams, grant applications for radios and equipment, and a school reunification drill. No other substantive votes were taken.

• Approved November 17, 2022 meeting minutes (4-0-0)

Board of Education

The agenda for this Board of Education meeting is empty; no items are listed for discussion or decision. The only instruction is to review the minutes.

Board of Education

The Board of Education is conducting a budget workshop to review the FY 2024 superintendent's budget. The meeting includes presentations from administrators and a revised budget document dated January 26, 2023.

• Review of FY24 BOE Superintendent Budget
• Administrator budget presentation

Board of Finance

The Board of Finance is meeting to review financial reports for December 2022, including revenue, expenditures, capital projects, and recreation revenue/expenses. No decisions or votes are indicated in the agenda.

The Board of Finance approved the use of up to $150,000 in LOCIP funds to solicit bids for a building-wide generator. The board also established its 2023 meeting schedule and elected its leadership and liaison positions. Additionally, the board voted to require more detailed reporting from Fire Chiefs regarding equipment and personnel.

• Approved using up to $150,000 in LOCIP funds for building generator bids (6-0)
• Approved 2023 regular meeting dates (6-0)
• Approved three additional budget meeting dates for March, April, and May (6-0)
• Approved request for Fire Chiefs to provide more detailed reports on personnel and equipment (6-0)
• Approved minutes of November 16, 2022, meeting (6-0)
• Elected S. Brodeur as Chairman and D. Lee as Vice-chair
• Assigned liaison positions for Board of Ed, Housing Authority, Fire Commissioners, Rec Department, and Board of Selectmen

Planning & Zoning Commission

This agenda contains only the agenda document and a notice of action, with no listed discussion items, public hearings, or decisions. The meeting appears to be procedural in nature.

The Commission approved revisions to allow self-storage facilities and glamping as special permit uses. It also amended the scope of a traffic study for a proposed 50-unit condominium development.

• Approved revisions to allow self-storage facilities as a Special Permit Use (7-0-0)
• Approved revisions to allow glamping as a Special Permit Use in the RA Zone (5-2-0)
• Denied motion to increase glamping maximum occupancy to 125 persons (2-4-1)
• Approved amended Scope of Services for traffic engineer regarding SP 22-008 (7-0-0)
• Rescheduled public hearing for SP 22-008 multi-family development to Feb 1, 2023 (7-0-0)
• Rescheduled public hearing for SD 22-004 lot resubdivision to Feb 21, 2023 (7-0-0)
• Rescheduled public hearing for ZRC 22-009 Mill Mixed Use revisions to March 21, 2023 (7-0-0)
• Approved minutes from January 4, 2023 meeting (7-0-0)

Board of Selectmen

The provided agenda contains a list of document filenames but does not include specific motions, discussion topics, or decision items. The record is procedural and lacks descriptive text.

The Board of Selectmen approved several bill vouchers totaling $189,601.40 and authorized the use of LOCIP funds to cover a $100,000 price increase for a generator. The board also filled a vacancy on the Conservation commission.

• Approved use of LOCIP funds to supplement generator pricing (3-0)
• Appointed William Green to Conservation as a regular member (3-0)
• Accepted resignation of Bob Kiley from WPCA (3-0)
• Approved bill voucher #1332 for $105,537.83 (3-0)
• Approved bill voucher #1336 for $80,900 (3-0)
• Approved bill voucher #1335 for $2,969 (3-0)
• Approved bill voucher #1330 for $193.57 (3-0)
• Approved minutes of 12/29/22 and 1/10/23 (3-0)

Fire Commissioners

The Fire Commissioners are meeting to review multiple versions of an abatement draft and the Firefighters Grant AFG Program. The body will also examine call volumes for EBFD and Mortlake.

• Review of Abatement Draft Version 4
• Review of Abatement Draft Version 5
• Firefighters Grant AFG Program
• EBFD call volumes and Chief Pepin letter
• Mortlake call volumes

The Board of Fire Commissioners approved a draft proposal for a volunteer tax abatement to be sent to the Board of Selectmen and Town Attorney. The board also discussed equipment updates, grant opportunities, and the potential for paid staffing.

• Approved minutes from December 14, 2022 special meeting (5-0-0)
• Approved recommendation of Draft Proposal for Volunteer Tax Abatement to Board of Selectmen (5-0-0)
• Approved modification to abatement eligibility language regarding the right to modify qualifications (5-0-0)

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen will meet for a special session to discuss a personnel matter and receive an update on a lawsuit. No other public business is listed on the agenda.

• Executive session regarding a personnel matter
• Executive session update on a lawsuit

The Board of Selectmen met for a special session to discuss a personnel matter and a lawsuit update in executive session. No public decisions or votes on policy were recorded.

• Entered executive session to discuss personnel matter and lawsuit update (3-0)
• Exited executive session (3-0)

Inland Wetlands Commission

This agenda contains only a single item listing meeting materials, with no specific decisions, discussions, or public hearings scheduled. The meeting appears to be procedural in nature, with no substantive items detailed for residents.

• No specific agenda items beyond meeting materials

Parks & Recreation Commission

The Brooklyn Parks & Recreation Commission will hold a regular meeting to discuss updates on programs and parks, consider a Little League dugout project under old business, and decide on endorsing a Conservation Commission grant and Trail Day support. The meeting also includes rescheduling an October 2023 date due to a holiday conflict.

• Little League dugout project discussion
• Conservation Commission grant endorsement and Trail Day support
• Rescheduling October 2023 meeting due to holiday conflict
• Director's report on programs and parks updates

The Commission approved a partnership with the Conservation Commission to apply for grants regarding trails and open space. The board also rescheduled its October 2023 meeting to Tuesday, October 3.

• Endorsed partnership with Conservation Commission for trail and open space grants (All in Favor)
• Approved December meeting minutes (All in Favor)
• Rescheduled October 2023 meeting to Tuesday, October 3

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Brooklyn Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing regarding an application for 316 Allen Hill Road. The applicant is requesting to reduce the minimum side yard setback from 40 feet to 20 feet for an existing in-ground swimming pool.

• Public Hearing ZBA 22-006: Side yard setback reduction at 316 Allen Hill Road

The Zoning Board of Appeals approved a request to reduce the side yard setback for an existing in-ground swimming pool. The board also elected its Chair and Vice Chair for the term.

• Approved variance to reduce side yard setback from 40 feet to 20 feet for pool at 316 Allen Hill Road (Unanimous)
• Elected Bruce Parsons as Chair (Unanimous)
• Elected Lucien Brodeur as Vice Chair (Unanimous)
• Approved Special Meeting Minutes from December 1, 2022 (Unanimous)

Ethics Board

The Brooklyn Ethics Commission will meet to review wording updates for sections 2.40.3 and 2.40.11. The board will also discuss procedures, duties, and a budget request.

• Update of wording for 2.40.3
• Wording update for 2.40.11
• Discussion of procedures and duties
• Budget request review

The Board appointed a new Vice Chairman and approved the minutes from November 22, 2022. Discussions regarding wording updates and board procedures were tabled. A budget request of $1,500 for a recording secretary position was noted.

• Appointed Brandon Zurek as Official Vice Chairman (All in Favor)
• Approved meeting minutes from 11/22/2022 (All in Favor)
• Tabled wording update for 2-40.11 (All in Favor)
• Tabled discussion of procedures and duties (All in Favor)
• Added Other Business to the agenda after Public Comment (All in Favor)

Conservation Commission

The Brooklyn Conservation Commission is meeting to review a two-lot subdivision at 430 Allen Hill Road and discuss proposed changes to allow glamping in the RA Zone. The agenda also includes budget reviews and updates on local trails.

• Two-lot subdivision review for 26 acres at 430 Allen Hill Road
• Proposed zoning text amendment for Glamp-Grounds and Glamping in the RA Zone
• Review of 2022-2023 and 2023-2024 budgets
• Brooklyn Middle School Trails update
• Meeting with the Parks and Recreation Commission

The Commission approved the 2023-2024 budget with an increase for miscellaneous items. For the 430 Allen Hill Road subdivision, the board recommended either a specific riverfront open space dedication or a 10% fee in lieu of open space.

• Approved 2023-2024 budget with $3,110 increase for miscellaneous items (5-0)
• Recommended riverfront open space dedication for SD 22-003 at 430 Allen Hill Road (5-0)
• Recommended acceptance of 10% fee in lieu of open space for SD 22-003 (5-0)
• Approved December 5, 2022 meeting minutes (5-0)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The provided agenda contains only procedural items and meeting materials. There are no specific project descriptions, motions, or discussion topics listed in the text.

The Commission approved a two-lot subdivision at 430 Allen Hill Road with specific conditions regarding runoff and open space fees. Several other zoning regulation changes and special permits were tabled or scheduled for future hearings.

• Approved two-lot subdivision at 430 Allen Hill Road (7-0-0)
• Elected M. Sigfridson as Chairperson (6-0-0)
• Elected C. Kelleher as Vice Chairperson (7-0-0)
• Approved December 20, 2022 meeting minutes (6-0-1)
• Tabled ZRC 22-008 regarding self-storage facilities to Jan 17, 2023 (7-0-0)
• Tabled ZRC 22-007 regarding glamping to Jan 17, 2023 (7-0-0)
• Approved hiring a traffic consultant for SP 22-008 multi-family development (7-0-0)
• Scheduled public hearings for SP 22-007, SD 22-004, and ZRC 22-009