Brooklyn public meetings in 2024

Water Pollution Control Authority

The Water Pollution Control Authority is meeting to review revenue and expenditure reports for November 2024. The body will also consider a proposal regarding Tatnic PS and WPCA support.

• Proposal for Brooklyn WPCA Tatnic PS and WPCA support
• November 2024 WPCA report
• Revenue report
• Expenditure report
• Voucher and non-check voucher listings

The Brooklyn Water Pollution Control Authority approved the minutes from its November 25 and December 12 meetings, and authorized payments for two vouchers. The ARPA Committee approved the WPCA's request for ARPA funds, and the Fuss & O'Neill proposal for $73,600 was previously approved and signed. No public comment was received.

• Approved minutes of November 25 and December 12 meetings (4-0)
• Approved ARPA fund request (reported by First Selectman)
• Signed authorization for Fuss & O'Neill proposal ($73,600, previously approved 3-0)
• Authorized payment of Voucher 1373 - $1,715.46 (4-0)
• Authorized payment of Voucher 1365 - $732.75 (4-0)

Resource Recovery Commission

The commission approved the minutes from October 10, 2024, and the 2025 meeting schedule. They discussed several operational issues at the transfer station, including tire dumpster repairs, swapping the cardboard container for a larger one, moving metal and tire bins, weekly rat extermination, and postponing the paint pad project. No formal votes were taken on these discussion items.

• Approved minutes of October 10, 2024 meeting
• Approved 2025 meeting schedule as presented

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen approved the reappointment of several members to the Board of Fire Commissioners, Emergency Management/Homeland Security, Parks and Recreation, and Planning and Zoning. They also approved multiple vouchers and discussed updates on grants, a park camera system, and a water line change order. No public comment was made at the start, but two residents spoke later.

• Reappointed D. Kowolenko to Board of Fire Commissioners (term to 12/2/25)
• Reappointed M. Alexander to Board of Fire Commissioners (term to 12/2/25)
• Reappointed J. Soler to Board of Fire Commissioners (term to 12/2/27)
• Reappointed M. Spellmon to Emergency Management/Homeland Security (term to 12/2/27)
• Reappointed M. Gaudreau to Parks and Recreation (term to 1/1/29)
• Reappointed M. Sigfridson to Planning and Zoning (term to 1/1/29)
• Reappointed J. Haefele to Planning and Zoning (term to 1/1/29)
• Approved vouchers #1361-1369 totaling $216,782.01

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen will hold a special meeting to review ARPA expenditures, discuss remaining allocations, and consider any new requests. The board is expected to take action on how to allocate the remaining funds.

• Review of ARPA expenditures
• Discussion of remaining allocations
• Consideration of any new ARPA requests
• Action on remaining funds

The Board of Selectmen approved using all remaining ARPA funds plus interest, totaling $109,164.19, for three projects: an additional $14,700 for the waterline project, up to $73,600 for WPCA's Tatnic Pump Station study, and a scope change for South Street Park to include upgrades and security cameras. Any unused interest will be returned to the General Fund.

• Approved combining $31,014.19 interest with $78,150.00 remaining ARPA funds for distribution
• Approved $14,700 increase for waterline ARPA project
• Authorized up to $73,600 for WPCA contract with Fuss & O'Neil for Tatnic Pump Station study
• Approved returning unused interest to General Fund
• Approved scope change for South Street Park to include upgrades and security cameras

Housing Authority

The Brooklyn Housing Authority will hold a regular meeting on December 18, 2024. Items include an update on a grant request, a phone meeting with HUD officials, and scheduling a board of directors meeting. Public comment periods are also scheduled.

• Update on grant request status
• Phone meeting with HUD Field Office Director
• Schedule Brooklyn Housing Inc. board meeting
• Approval of November 2024 minutes
• Public comment periods

The Brooklyn Housing Authority approved the November 20, 2024 meeting minutes with an amendment clarifying that annual lease payments go to Quebec Square Housing Inc., not the Housing Authority. The board discussed a pending EPA grant, efforts to contact an absent member, and a phone meeting with HUD officials about potential grants. No major policy decisions were made; the meeting was largely procedural and informational.

• Approved November 20, 2024 meeting minutes with amendment (3-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 10:13 am (3-0)

Economic Development Commission

The Economic Development Committee approved the revised TYCHE contract and the contract for the Economic Development Support Coordinator (Lisa Lindia), with Derek Lindia abstaining on the latter. Susan Wasstrom was appointed Interim Vice Chairperson. The committee also discussed budget line items and other business matters.

• Approved revised TYCHE contract
• Approved Economic Development Support Coordinator contract (D. Lindia abstained)
• Appointed S. Wasstrom as Interim Vice Chairperson

Planning & Zoning Commission

The December 17, 2024 regular meeting of the Brooklyn Planning and Zoning Commission has been cancelled because no new applications were submitted. Open public hearings and applications will be continued at the next regularly scheduled meeting on January 21, 2025.

Water Pollution Control Authority

This is a special meeting of the Brooklyn Water Pollution Control Authority to review and potentially act on proposals for sewer system upgrades and related engineering services. The agenda includes motions and proposals for the Tatnic Pump Station and WPCA support, as well as a revised proposal for civil engineering on sewer system upgrades.

• Review of proposal for Tatnic Pump Station and WPCA support (20241206_PROPOSAL_BROOKLYN_WPCA_TATNIC_PS_AND_WPCA_SUPPORT)
• Consideration of revised proposal for sewer system upgrades and civil engineering (11-26-24_BROOKLYN_WPCA_-_SEWER_SYSTEM_UPGRADES_-_REVISED_-_CIVIL_ENGINEERING_-_PROPOSAL.ARC_SIGNED)
• Motions related to the proposals are included in the meeting materials

The Brooklyn Water Pollution Control Authority unanimously approved a $73,600 proposal from Fuss & O'Neill for work at the Tatnic Pump Station, and also approved requesting $73,600 in ARPA funds to cover the cost. The board discussed engineering proposals, with members preferring Fuss & O'Neill over CPH, and noted a January 17, 2025 deadline for a Clean Water Fund priority list form. The board entered executive session to discuss a moratorium issue but took no public action on it.

• Approved $73,600 Fuss & O'Neill proposal for Tatnic Pump Station work (3-0)
• Approved request for $73,600 in ARPA funds to fund the Fuss & O'Neill study (3-0)
• Entered executive session to discuss moratorium issue (3-0)
• Adjourned at 6:50 p.m. (3-0)

Board of Selectmen

The Brooklyn Board of Selectmen approved the reappointment of Stephen Breen to the Board of Fire Commissioners, accepted a resignation from the Ethics Committee, and approved the master municipal agreement for rights-of-way projects. The board also discussed the MS4 permit, budget concerns, sidewalk plowing, and potential grants, but took no formal action on those items.

• Reappointed Stephen Breen to Board of Fire Commissioners (3-0)
• Accepted resignation of Ronald Panicci from Ethics Committee (3-0)
• Approved master municipal agreement for rights-of-way projects (3-0)
• Approved minutes of 10-30-14 (2-0)

Inland Wetlands Commission

The Brooklyn Inland Wetlands Commission will hold a regular meeting with no public hearings, old business, or new business. The main items are status updates on two approved wetland projects (207 Windham Road and Tripp Hollow Road) and confirmation of 2025 regular meeting dates. The agenda also includes a staff report and budget update.

• Status update on IWWC 24-008, 207 Windham Road, Map 41, Lot 6-2, RA Zone – Patrick Riley
• Status update on IWWC 24-007, Tripp Hollow Road, Map 14, Lot 10, RA Zone – Meehan Builders, LLC
• Review and confirm 2025 regular meeting dates
• Staff report
• Budget update

The Brooklyn Inland Wetlands and Watercourses Commission reviewed a status update for an approved project at 207 Windham Road and found that a portion of the driveway deviates from the approved plan. The Commission decided that the new property owner must submit a new application so the permit matches the actual plan. The Commission also approved the 2025 regular meeting dates, starting at 6:30 p.m., by a unanimous vote.

• Directed new IWWC application for driveway deviation at 207 Windham Road (unanimous)
• Approved 2025 regular meeting dates with 6:30 p.m. start (6-0-0)

Parks & Recreation Commission

This is a routine meeting with updates on recent events, finances, and upcoming calendar. No votes on new policies or spending are listed.

• Recap of FEARgrounds event
• Finance/Activity Account update
• 2025 meeting calendar approval
• Director's report on programs and parks

The Brooklyn Parks and Recreation Commission approved the 2025 meeting calendar and the minutes from November 18, 2024. The FEARgrounds event generated $29,402.02 in revenue with expenses around $9,700, which will go into the department's activity fund. The commission also received updates on restricted funds and upcoming programs.

• Approved November 18, 2024 meeting minutes (all in favor)
• Approved 2025 meeting calendar (all in favor)

Resource Recovery Commission

This regular meeting of the Resource Recovery Board has been postponed. The next meeting will be a special meeting on December 19, 2024, at 5:30 pm at the Clifford B. Green Memorial Center.

• Regular meeting postponed; no business conducted

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen is holding a regular meeting. The agenda lists several documents including a police service report, expenditures, revenue, and a camera request, but no detailed proposals or decisions are described in the provided text.

• Police service report document listed
• Expenditures and revenue documents listed
• Camera request document listed
• Single family dwelling report document listed

The Board of Selectmen approved the 2025 meeting schedule, changing the second Thursday meeting to 4:30 pm and the last Thursday meeting to 6:30 pm. They also approved four vouchers totaling $616,256.97, including a $604,650.67 general voucher. The board discussed a bid waiver request for a camera system at South Street Park, with further information to be obtained, and authorized an additional $15,000 for the waterline project due to ledge. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved 2025 meeting schedule with second Thursday at 4:30 pm and last Thursday at 6:30 pm
• Approved Voucher #1339 for $8,467.24 (Riverside Park fencing)
• Approved Voucher #1340 for $2,879.81 (credit card)
• Approved Voucher #1341 for $258.25 (Frontier)
• Approved Voucher #1338 for $604,650.67 (general)
• Authorized additional $15,000 for waterline project due to ledge

Ethics Board

The Brooklyn Ethics Board will meet to approve minutes from October 3, 2024, and discuss the upcoming meeting schedule. The main substantive item is a review and revision of the Code of Ethics. Public comment periods are scheduled at the start and end of the meeting.

• Approval of minutes from October 3, 2024
• Discussion of meeting schedule
• Code of Ethics Revision

The Brooklyn Board of Ethics approved minutes from October 3, 2024, and voted to hold meetings on the first Thursday of each month. The board worked on revisions to the Code of Ethics, focusing on definitions, and discussed creating a separate town email for filing complaints. No formal decisions were made on the code revisions.

• Approved minutes from October 3, 2024 meeting (all in favor)
• Approved meeting schedule: first Thursday of every month (all in favor)

Conservation Commission

This agenda lists only document titles and a meeting materials PDF, with no specific items for discussion or decision. The meeting appears to be procedural or for reviewing documents only.

• No concrete items (rezonings, contracts, ordinances, or public hearings) are listed in the agenda text.

Agriculture Commission

The Brooklyn Agriculture Commission will discuss and vote on the proposed 2025 meeting schedule at its November 26 meeting. The agenda includes a draft schedule and a version to be approved. No other substantive items are listed.

• Approval of the 2025 Agriculture Commission meeting schedule
• Review of draft 2025 meeting dates

Water Pollution Control Authority

The Water Pollution Control Authority will meet to consider the Tatnic Upgrade professional services proposal, a draft 2025 meeting schedule, and several financial documents. The agenda does not specify whether items are for discussion or approval; all actions are subject to the meeting's proceedings.

• Tatnic Upgrade professional services proposal (ARC CPH)
• 2025 WPCA meeting schedule (draft and as approved)
• Vouchers 1316 and 1317 for payment
• WPCA expenditure and revenue reports for Jul-Oct 2024
• Brooklyn WPCA monthly report for October 2024

Emergency Management / Homeland Security (BEMHS)

The Emergency Management / Homeland Security body is meeting to discuss the 2025 schedule of meeting dates. The agenda consists of a draft and an approved version of this schedule.

• Review of Draft 2025 Schedule of Meeting Dates
• Review of Approved 2025 Schedule of Meeting Dates

Board of Education

The Brooklyn Board of Education will hold a special meeting to receive a presentation on HVAC renovations from Russell & Dawson, Inc., discuss school transportation, and review a tentative BEA contract. The board will also enter executive session to discuss pending litigation in Connecticut Superior Court (Docket KNL-CV23-6062225-S). Public comment is scheduled at the start and end of the meeting.

• HVAC Renovation Presentation by Russell & Dawson, Inc.
• Discussion regarding transportation
• Tentative BEA contract review
• Executive session on pending litigation (Docket KNL-CV23-6062225-S)
• Proposed budget workshop dates for 2025-26 revised

Housing Authority

The Brooklyn Housing Authority will consider two solar energy proposals for Quebec Square: one presented by Scott Licamele and another to install panels on Authority land to lower electricity costs and generate lease income. The board will also meet with Elderly Housing Management officials to discuss future programs, receive an update on a grant request, and set 2025 meeting dates.

• Discuss solar energy proposal for Quebec Square presented by Scott Licamele
• New proposal to install solar panels on Housing Authority land to lower Quebec Square electricity costs and provide lease income
• Update on status of grant request
• Meeting with Kelly McDermott and Sophia Rosa of Elderly Housing Management to discuss possible programs
• Set meeting dates for 2025

Economic Development Commission

The agenda lists documents for review: a draft 2025 meeting schedule, materials for 566 Providence Rd, a resignation (likely Lindia), and a Tyche item. No decisions or proposals are described; the meeting appears to be limited to document review.

• Draft 2025 meeting schedule
• 566 Providence Rd property documents
• Lindia resignation
• Tyche materials

Planning & Zoning Commission

The November 19, 2024 regular meeting of the Brooklyn Planning and Zoning Commission was cancelled due to no new applications. The next regular meeting is scheduled for December 4, 2024 at 6:30 p.m. at the Clifford B. Green Building.

• Meeting cancelled; no business conducted. Next meeting December 4.

Parks & Recreation Commission

The commission will meet to review the Director's report on parks and programs. The agenda includes a recap of the FEARgrounds event.

• FEARgrounds recap
• Director's programs update
• Director's parks update

Board of Selectmen

The agenda for the November 14, 2024 Board of Selectmen meeting consists only of references to PDF documents, including expenditures, revenue, and reports, with no descriptions of the items to be discussed or decided. No specific actions, ordinances, or public hearings are listed.

• Expenditures report (file EXPENDITURES24-25112024.PDF)
• Revenue report (file REVENUE24-25112024.PDF)
• Dwelling report (file DWELLINGRPT.PDF)
• LAITRES document (file LAITRES.PDF)
• Schedule document (file BOSMTGSCH.PDF)

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen will consider a Discussion and Action item on the Master Municipal Agreement. They will also discuss the 2014-15 budget, MS4 Permit, sidewalk plowing, and various grants. An executive session is scheduled for labor negotiations. Several appointments and updates are on the agenda.

• Discussion and Action on Master Municipal Agreement
• Appointment of Mortlake representative to Board of Fire Commissioners
• Discussion on 2014-15 Budget
• Discussion on Sidewalk Plowing
• Executive Session: labor negotiations

Ethics Board

The Board of Ethics Commission will meet to review and discuss revisions to the Code of Ethics. The meeting includes time for public comment and the approval of previous meeting minutes.

• Code of Ethics Revision

Conservation Commission

The regular meeting of the Brooklyn Conservation Commission scheduled for November 4, 2024, has been cancelled.

Water Pollution Control Authority

The WPCA is meeting, with the agenda consisting only of supporting documents including expenditure and revenue reports for July–September 2024, a draft job description, and vouchers. No specific items for discussion or decision are listed in the provided agenda text.

• Quarterly expenditure report (7/1/2024–9/30/2024)
• Quarterly revenue report (7/1/2024–9/30/2024)
• Draft WPCA administrative assistant job description
• Voucher #1261 and #1262
• September 2024 WPCA report

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen's agenda for October 24, 2024, provides only a list of PDF file names (e.g., BOSSPCMTGAG102424.PDF, REVENUE102424.PDF) without any described agenda items, decisions, or discussions. This appears to be a procedural or incomplete agenda.

Zoning Board of Appeals

The October 23, 2024 meeting of the Zoning Board of Appeals has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for November 5, 2024 at 6:30 P.M.

Economic Development Commission

The Economic Development Commission will hear a presentation from Leigh Duffy of CLICK, approve meeting minutes, and adjourn to executive session for a personnel discussion. The remainder of the agenda is procedural.

• Presentation from Leigh Duffy – CLICK
• Adjourn to executive session to discuss personal matter

Agriculture Commission

The regular October 22, 2024 meeting of the Brooklyn Agricultural Commission has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for November 26, 2024 at 7:00 PM at Brooklyn Town Hall.

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen will hold a special meeting to review ARPA fund allocations. They will discuss changes to school HVAC systems and associated funding needs, as well as remaining allocations. Public comment is invited.

• Approve meeting minutes of April 18, 2024
• Review ARPA spending
• School HVAC changes and allocated funds needs
• Remaining allocations

Parks & Recreation Commission

The Parks & Recreation Commission will hold a regular meeting with routine business including approval of minutes, public comment, and a director’s report on programs and parks. The only notable agenda item is a discussion of FEARgrounds, likely a seasonal event.

• Discussion of FEARgrounds event
• Approval of September 9, 2024 meeting minutes
• Director’s Report: Programs and Parks updates

Resource Recovery Commission

The commission will meet to discuss operational changes and equipment needs for the transfer station. Key discussion items include a trial for new opening hours and the replacement of a town-owned dumpster.

• Proposal to open at 8:00 am each day for a trial period
• Replacement of Town owned dumpster (can)
• Authority for Attendants to prepare a proposal for Corrugated Compactor
• Discussion regarding Clothing Allowance
• Discussion regarding Chain of Command at the Transfer Station

Board of Selectmen

The provided agenda consists of procedural boilerplate and links to supporting documents. No specific discussion items or decisions are listed in the text.

Conservation Commission

The Brooklyn Conservation Commission is holding a regular meeting on October 7, 2024, but the agenda only references attached documents and does not list any specific decisions, discussions, or public hearings. The meeting appears to be procedural in nature.

• No specific agenda items provided beyond document references

Ethics Board

The Board of Ethics Commission will meet to approve minutes from September 5, 2024, and conduct a Code of Ethics presentation. The meeting includes periods for public comment.

• Approval of 9/5/2024 minutes
• Code of Ethics presentation

Board of Selectmen

The agenda contains only references to documents with no specific decisions or discussions described. The meeting appears procedural or administrative in nature.

Water Pollution Control Authority

The agenda consists entirely of procedural items: approval of vouchers and review of revenue and expenditure reports. No policy decisions, public hearings, or project approvals are listed. The meeting appears to be a routine monthly check on the authority's finances.

• Non-check voucher detail (Voucher 1180)
• Revenue report
• Voucher 1179 detail
• Expenditure report

Board of Education

The Brooklyn Board of Education will hold a regular meeting with public comment, approval of August 28 minutes, and administrative reports on FY24 finances and enrollment. Old business includes updates on policies 5131.911 and 5144.12 and the sidewalk project behind the elementary school. New business will address chronic absenteeism.

• Approval of August 28, 2024 meeting minutes
• FY24 financial report: $238,328.05 returned to Town of Brooklyn
• Update on sidewalk project behind Brooklyn Elementary School (bid submitted)
• Discussion of chronic absenteeism as new business
• Review of policies 5131.911 and 5144.12

Economic Development Commission

The Economic Development Commission will hold a regular meeting to discuss the hiring process for the Economic Development Director position. They will receive an update on the job posting and candidates, and review applicants. The meeting also includes approval of previous minutes and confirmation of the next meeting date, which has a scheduling conflict for members Lisa and Derek Lindia.

• Approve minutes from August 27, 2024 meeting
• Update on Economic Development Director job posting and candidates
• Review of applicants for the Director position
• Confirm October 22, 2024 meeting date (conflict noted for Lisa and Derek Lindia)

Agriculture Commission

The Brooklyn Agricultural Commission will continue discussion on a farm photography project with Cory, needing photos from Pakulis Farm and Creamery Brook Farm. Commissioners will also evaluate their display at the Brooklyn Fair and Celebrating Agriculture. The October meeting may be cancelled due to early voting conflicts.

• Continue discussion on having Cory take still photos on farms, with pending photos from Pakulis Farm and Creamery Brook Farm
• Evaluate the Ag Commission display setup at the Brooklyn Fair and Celebrating Agriculture, including public reception and changes for future
• Possible cancellation of October 22 meeting due to early voting in the meeting room
• Seat alternate if necessary (5 regular and 3 alternate members)
• Review minutes from July 23, 2024 meeting

The Brooklyn Agricultural Commission voted unanimously to cancel its October 28, 2024 regular meeting due to early voting in the meeting room. Members also discussed updating farm still photos and video, including adding Daigle Farm and the Farmers' Market, and considered future display improvements such as a wooden banner frame and equipment photos. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Cancelled October 28, 2024 regular meeting (5-0)
• Approved July 23, 2024 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Adjourned at 7:30 p.m. (5-0)

Emergency Management / Homeland Security (BEMHS)

This is a regular meeting of the Brooklyn Emergency Management / Homeland Security board. Members will discuss updates on past and pending EMPG grants, an ARPA grant for radios, and recent storm activities. The agenda also includes training items, the Brooklyn Fair, and a crisis track initiative.

• EMPG Grant updates for 2021, 2022, and 2023
• ARPA Grant – Radios
• Day Street project discussion
• Brooklyn Fair planning
• Crisis track initiative

Parks & Recreation Commission

The FEARgrounds Sub Committee is meeting to discuss FEARgrounds. The agenda also includes the approval of minutes from the August 29, 2024 meeting.

• Discussion regarding FEARgrounds

Board of Assessment Appeals

The Board of Assessment Appeals will meet to approve the 2025 hearing schedule for property assessment and motor vehicle appeals, and to review motor vehicle appeals filed for this session. The agenda consists largely of procedural items.

• Approval of 2025 property assessment hearing date: March 13, 2025 (overflow March 17)
• Approval of 2025 motor vehicle hearing date: September 11, 2025
• Review of motor vehicle appeals in order of arrival

The Board of Assessment Appeals approved six motor vehicle assessment reductions based on mileage and damage, and set 2025 hearing dates. All reductions were approved unanimously.

• Reduced Frederick Drobiak Jr. assessment from $3,430 to $1,000
• Reduced Darius Batura assessment (list #50529) from $5,930 to $5,000
• Reduced Darius Batura assessment (list #50530) from $7,540 to $6,000
• Reduced Jessica Solis assessment from $15,520 to $13,500
• Reduced Elizabeth Nadeau assessment from $7,840 to $7,540
• Reduced Sean Doyle assessment from $6,840 to $3,880
• Approved 2025 hearing dates: March 13 and September 11

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen is meeting to review selectman letters for July and August 2024, along with expenditure and revenue reports dated September 12, 2024, and a separate report (SFDRPT). The agenda contains only procedural documents and no specific actions are listed.

• Review of selectman letter for July 2024
• Review of selectman letter for August 2024
• Review of expenditures report (September 12, 2024)
• Review of revenue report (September 12, 2024)
• Review of SFDRPT report (September 12, 2024)

The Board of Selectmen appointed Lou Brodeur to the Housing Authority with a term expiring 3/31/26, replacing Bruce Parsons. They also voted to explore professional town management, which could lead to a Charter Revision Committee. Several vouchers were approved, and updates were given on road paving, union contracts, and other town business.

• Appointed Lou Brodeur to Housing Authority, term to 3/31/26 (passed)
• Approved motion to explore town manager/administrator, possibly via Charter Revision Committee (passed)
• Approved Voucher #1127 for $409.00 (passed)
• Approved Voucher #1159 for $321.97 (passed)
• Approved Voucher #1160 for $155,409.77 (passed)
• Approved Voucher #1161 for $16,200.00 (passed)
• Approved Voucher #1162 for $460.88 (passed)

Parks & Recreation Commission

The commission will hold a regular meeting to review the Director's report and conduct general business. The agenda includes an update regarding FEARgrounds.

• FEARgrounds update
• Director's report on programs and parks

Ethics Board

The Brooklyn Board of Ethics approved the minutes from the May 2, 2024 meeting. The board discussed a planned PowerPoint presentation on Code of Ethics changes, based on town attorney legal suggestions, to be presented to the town with a vote to accept or decline. It was determined that all witnesses can have separate executive sessions unless the respondent wishes it made public. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved meeting minutes from 5/2/24 (all in favor)
• Discussed Code of Ethics presentation to town; vote to accept/decline changes pending

Planning & Zoning Commission

The regular meeting of the Brooklyn Planning and Zoning Commission scheduled for September 4, 2024, has been cancelled. Open public hearings and applications will be continued at the next regularly scheduled meeting on September 17, 2024.

• Meeting cancelled; next meeting set for September 17, 2024, at 6:30 p.m. at Cliff B. Green Building, 69 South Main Street.

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Brooklyn Zoning Board of Appeals meeting scheduled for September 3, 2024 has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is set for October 23, 2024.

Parks & Recreation Commission

The FEARgrounds Subcommittee is holding a special meeting to discuss FEARgrounds. No other specific actions or decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Discussion regarding FEARgrounds

The FEARgrounds subcommittee discussed plans for the upcoming event, including scarecrow sponsorships, setup logistics, and signage. No formal decisions were made; items were assigned for follow-up with the Fair Grounds. The next meeting is scheduled for September 19.

• Approved minutes of previous meeting (all in favor)
• Set next meeting for September 19 at 6:00 pm at Community Center

Board of Selectmen

This agenda consists solely of references to PDF documents, including resignation letters, a semiannual financial report, expenditures, revenue, and a proclamation. No specific decisions or discussions are described in the provided text. The meeting appears to be procedural in nature.

• Resignation letters (RESIGLTRS82924.PDF)
• Semiannual financial report (SFDRPT82924.PDF)
• Expenditures report (EXPENDITURES8-29-24.PDF)
• Revenue report (REVENUE8-29-24.PDF)
• Proclamation (PROCLAMATION.PDF)

The Board of Selectmen accepted resignations from three members and appointed Mark Masopust to the Zoning Board of Appeals and Jessica Long to the Inland Wetland Watercourses Commission. They also approved multiple vouchers, including a $466,520.52 payment for ARPA projects, and discussed several items without formal votes, such as a $20 million grant application and a proposal to change Transfer Station hours.

• Accepted resignations of Victoria Fradette, Janet Booth, and Bruce Parsons
• Appointed Mark Masopust to Zoning Board of Appeals (term expiring 6/24/26)
• Appointed Jessica Long to Inland Wetland Watercourses Commission (term expiring 9/12/25)
• Approved Voucher #1696 for $4,930.00
• Approved Voucher #1698 for $466,520.52 (ARPA projects)
• Approved Voucher #1699 for $35,495.55
• Approved Voucher #1700 for $2,279.28
• Approved Vouchers #1123-#1128 totaling $96,697.24

Water Pollution Control Authority

The Water Pollution Control Authority is meeting to review revenue and expenditure reports for fiscal years 2023-24 and 2024-25. The meeting includes the review of voucher detail listings and reports from J. Couture and D. Lindia.

• FY23-24 Expenditure Report (7.1.2023-6.30.2024)
• FY23-24 Revenue Report (7.1.2023-6.30.2024)
• FY24-25 Revenue Report (7.1.2024-7.31.2024)
• FY24-25 Expenditure Report (7.1.2024-7.31.2024)
• Voucher 1113 and 1114 detail listings

Board of Education

The Board will hear public comment, approve minutes from June 26, receive staff and project updates, review FY24 financial reports and a budget transfer request, and consider postponing two policies (5131.911 and 5144.12) to the September 25 meeting. The meeting also includes an enrollment report and an update on the opening day of school.

• Updates on Greenhouse, HVAC, Sidewalks, and Electronic Sign projects
• Proposal to postpone policies 5131.911 (Bullying) and 5144.12 (Challenging Behavior) to September 25, 2024
• FY24 Financial Reports and a budget transfer request
• Enrollment Report showing total of 1,254 students
• Staff updates including introduction of Special Education Supervisor Abigail Cole and new teachers

Economic Development Commission

The Economic Development Commission will receive an update on the Economic Development Director job posting and review and agree upon top priorities for the director. The meeting also includes approval of previous minutes and scheduling the next meeting.

• Update on Economic Development Director job posting
• Review and agree upon top priorities for the ED Director
• Approval of minutes from July 23, 2024 meeting
• Confirm next meeting date of September 24, 2024

Agriculture Commission

The Brooklyn Agricultural Commission regular meeting scheduled for August 27, 2024 has been cancelled. The next regular meeting will be held on September 24, 2024 at 7:00 p.m. at Brooklyn Town Hall.

Housing Authority

The meeting agenda for August 21, 2024, lists only document file names and provides no details on resolutions, contracts, or public hearings. The meeting may be procedural.

• No substantive items identified in agenda text

Parks & Recreation Commission

The FEARgrounds Sub Committee is meeting to discuss FEARgrounds. The agenda consists of a discussion and opportunities for public comment.

• Discussion regarding FEARgrounds

Inland Wetlands Commission

The Inland Wetlands and Watercourses Commission approved a two-lot re-subdivision at Tripp Hollow Road with conditions, tabled a mill demolition and apartment project at 50 Tiffany Street, and approved a forest-to-farmland conversion at 430 Allen Hill Road. It also scheduled a public hearing for a wetland-crossing driveway at 30 Old Tatnic Hill Road and accepted several other applications.

• Approved IWWC 24-007 Tripp Hollow Road re-subdivision with conditions (5-0)
• Tabled IWWC 24-009 50 Tiffany Street mill demolition/apartments to Sept 10 (5-0)
• Approved DR 24-004 430 Allen Hill Road agricultural conversion (4-1)
• Scheduled public hearing for IWWC 24-011 30 Old Tatnic Hill Road (5-0)
• Delegated IWWC 24-010 Hyde Road/Rt. 169 for agent approval (5-0)
• Accepted IWWC 23-005mod 538 Providence Road modification, no hearing needed
• Declined jurisdiction on SUBD 24-003 Wolf Den Road, to notify Planning & Zoning
• Seated Jessica Long as alternate (4-0)

Parks & Recreation Commission

This is a regular meeting of the Brooklyn Parks & Recreation Commission. The agenda includes approval of July meeting minutes, public comment periods, and a discussion of the FEARgrounds meeting under Other Business. The Director will report on programs and park updates. The meeting is largely procedural and boilerplate.

• Approval of meeting minutes from July 8, 2024
• Discussion of FEARgrounds meeting (other business)
• Director's report on programs and parks updates
• Two public comment periods

Resource Recovery Commission

The commission will hold a largely procedural meeting, including approval of past minutes and a landfill attendant report. The main discussion item is about bags, though no specific details are provided. There will be two public comment periods.

• Approve meeting minutes of April 11, 2024
• Discussion on bags (no further details given)

The commission approved the minutes from the April 11, 2024 meeting. They discussed transfer station operations, including revenue from metal and bag sales, a missing shipment of bags, and a rodent problem. No formal decisions were made on these topics.

• Approved meeting minutes of April 11, 2024 (motion by Voccio, seconded by Barry)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The August 6, 2024 meeting of the Zoning Board of Appeals has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for September 3, 2024 at 6:30 PM, with the agenda to be posted on the town website.

Conservation Commission

The Brooklyn Conservation Commission will consider its 2024-2025 budget, discuss Sub-division 24-6, and address open space, federal grants, and a September meeting date change. The meeting includes public comment periods.

• Discussion of 2024-2025 budget
• Review of Sub-division 24-6
• Open space discussion
• Federal grants discussion
• Proposed meeting date change for September

Water Pollution Control Authority

The Water Pollution Control Authority will discuss and potentially approve a sewer fee waiver policy. The meeting also includes review of general ledger reports and voucher listings. A letter from the Killingly WPCA is on the agenda. This is a routine meeting with financial and administrative items.

• Consideration of sewer fee waiver policy (effective June 26, 2024)
• Review of general ledger reports from account 1770.SCATES
• Approval of voucher detail listings
• Correspondence from Killingly Water Pollution Control Authority

The Brooklyn Water Pollution Control Authority discussed the moratorium imposed by Killingly on new sewer connections, noting Brooklyn is at capacity. They agreed to work on a notification policy and to have the First Selectman contact the Town Attorney about posting a notice. The Authority also discussed hiring an engineer and attorney to address capacity issues and explore options, but no formal action was taken on these items. The minutes were approved with a correction, and two vouchers were approved for payment.

• Approved June 26, 2024 minutes with correction (5-0)
• Approved Voucher #1681 - $1,765.70 (5-0)
• Approved Voucher #1682 - $1,494.94 (5-0)
• Tabled discussion on fund management description until Shelley Cates can attend
• Tabled review of sample documents for further discussion
• Agreed to work on policy for PZC to notify WPCA about new connections
• First Selectman to contact Town Attorney about moratorium notice language

Board of Selectmen

This meeting agenda lists only supporting documents, including revenue and expenditure reports, a dwelling report, and a police service report. No votes, public hearings, or specific action items are mentioned.

• Revenue report (REVENUE7-25-24.PDF)
• Expenditures report (EXPENDITURES7-25-24.PDF)
• Dwelling report (DWELLINGRPT7-25-24.PDF)
• Police services report (POLSERVRPT7-25-24.PDF)

The Board of Selectmen approved a $142,400 engagement agreement with BL Companies for preliminary engineering work on Day Street, contingent on Board of Finance appropriation and Town Meeting authorization. They also approved a proposed settlement agreement to end the federal Jolley lawsuit, based on Executive Session discussion and risk analysis. Additionally, the Board approved 13 vouchers totaling approximately $773,000 and noted that the water main bid received no bidders.

• Approved $142,400 BL Companies contract for Day Street preliminary work (motion passed)
• Approved Jolley lawsuit settlement agreement to end federal litigation (motion passed)
• Approved Voucher #1673 for $106,473.32 (motion passed)
• Approved Voucher #1674 for $13,116.00 (motion passed)
• Approved Voucher #1675 for $1,279.38 (motion passed)
• Approved Voucher #1676 for $70.10 (motion passed)
• Approved Voucher #1677 for $1,858.74 (motion passed)
• Approved Voucher #1033 for $237,471.00 (motion passed)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The July 24, 2024 meeting of the Zoning Board of Appeals has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for August 6, 2024 at 6:30 p.m.

• Meeting cancelled; next regular meeting August 6, 2024

Agriculture Commission

The Brooklyn Agricultural Commission will continue discussion on obtaining photos from Pakulis Farm and Creamery Brook Farm. New business centers on planning the fair booth, including setup, display items, and volunteer needs. The commission will also determine who will staff the booth and coordinate with fair officials.

• Continue discussion on getting still photos from Pakulis Farm and Creamery Brook Farm
• Decide on fair booth setup, display items, and giveaways
• Identify volunteers to open, close, and restock booth daily
• Check with Fair Officials on location in Better Living Building
• Confirm brochures and giveaways for the fair

The Brooklyn Agricultural Commission approved the minutes from its May 24, 2024 special meeting and discussed plans for its display at the upcoming fair (August 22-25). Members decided to have Lachelle Rosinski create and donate framed photos for Pakulis Farm and Creamery Brook Farm, and scheduled booth setup for August 21 at 6 p.m. No formal votes were taken on these planning items.

• Approved Special Meeting minutes of May 24, 2024 (5-0-0)
• Decided Rosinski will create and donate framed photos for Pakulis Farm and Creamery Brook Farm
• Scheduled fair booth setup for August 21 at 6 p.m.
• Assigned Rosinski and Ennis to open/close booth daily and restock items

Inland Wetlands Commission

The Brooklyn Inland Wetlands and Watercourses Duly Authorized Agent approved application IWWC 24-008 for a single-family dwelling with septic system, well, and driveway at 207 Windham Road. No activity within wetlands was noted.

• Approved IWWC application 24-008 for 207 Windham Road (single-family dwelling, septic, well, driveway)

Housing Authority

The Brooklyn Housing Authority will hear an update on a federal grant application for improvements on Tiffany Street, Front Street, and nearby areas in East Brooklyn, and discuss the possibility of a rental cap commission. The board will also consider a referendum to give the Authority the right of first refusal on foreclosed properties and review old business, including home rehab loans from 1998. Public comment is scheduled.

• Update on EPA Inflation Reduction Act Community Change Grants application for Tiffany Street, Front Street, and East Brooklyn
• Discussion of forming a Rental Cap Commission with NECCOG
• Discussion of a referendum to grant the Housing Authority right of first refusal on foreclosed or town-owned properties
• Status review of home rehab loans issued by the Authority in 1998
• Approval of minutes from May 15, 2024

The Brooklyn Housing Authority held a special meeting on July 18, 2024, primarily to hear an update from MSL Group on a grant application for the EPA Inflation Reduction Act Community Change Grants Program. The grant could fund projects like solar panels, a new roof, and community center improvements, but no formal action was taken on the grant. All other agenda items were tabled to the next meeting on August 21, 2024.

• Moved agenda item #5 (grant update) to be heard first (4-0)
• Tabled approval of May 15, 2024 minutes to August 21, 2024 (4-0)
• Tabled discussion on rental cap commission to August 21, 2024 (4-0)
• Tabled Right of First Refusal referendum discussion to August 21, 2024 (4-0)
• Tabled home rehab loans discussion to August 21, 2024 (4-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 11:30 am (4-0)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing and review several applications. The agenda includes a submission from Tractor Supply Co. and modifications to existing site plans.

• Public hearing on zoning matters
• Application from Tractor Supply Co.
• Modification application SP22-007
• Application SD24-004

Inland Wetlands Commission

The Inland Wetlands Commission will review several staff reports regarding local land use applications and complaints. These reviews include 50 Tiffany Apartments, a 14-lot subdivision at Thurlow, and Tractor Supply.

• Staff report for 50 Tiffany Apartments
• Staff report for Thurlow 14-lot subdivision
• Staff report for Tractor Supply
• Staff report for Tripp Hollow re-submission
• Staff report regarding a complaint at 50 Vina

Parks & Recreation Commission

The Brooklyn Parks & Recreation Commission is holding its regular July meeting to approve minutes and hear public comment. Old business includes updates on the Special Olympics Soccer Invitational, Memorial Day Parade/Red, White & Brooklyn Bash, and Taco Tuesday with the senior center. Other business covers a new department logo, the Rocking at Riverside Concert Series, and long-term capital projects. The director will report on programs and parks updates.

• Special Olympics Soccer Invitational update
• Memorial Day Parade/Red, White & Brooklyn Bash review
• Taco Tuesday with Quinebaug Valley Senior Center
• New department logo discussion
• Rocking at Riverside Concert Series

Board of Selectmen

The provided text consists of a list of filenames for meeting materials and does not include descriptions of specific agenda items or topics for discussion. The document contains only procedural file listings without substantive details on proposed or decided actions.

Conservation Commission

The Brooklyn Conservation Commission regular meeting scheduled for July 1, 2024, has been cancelled. The next regularly scheduled meeting is set for August 5, 2024, at 7:00 P.M.

Board of Education

The Board approved a revised Professional Development and Evaluation Plan to meet state guidelines. Members also ratified a three-year contract for non-certified staff featuring a 10.54% total wage increase. Additionally, officials discussed the district's high rate of chronic absenteeism.

• Ratification of Local 1303 contract for non-certified staff (10.54% total increase)
• Approval of revised Professional Development and Evaluation Plan
• Reappointment of Lucien Brodeur to the Killingly Regional Agricultural Education Center committee
• Report on Brooklyn ranking third in the state for chronic absenteeism

Water Pollution Control Authority

The Water Pollution Control Authority will review various administrative documents, including sewer service applications and maintenance invoices. The meeting also includes a review of expenditure and revenue reports covering the period from July 1, 2023, to May 31, 2024.

• Sewer application SP_24-003 for Tiffany Mills
• Vouchers 1652, 1653, and 1654
• Expenditure and revenue reports (July 1, 2023 – May 31, 2024)
• Sewer fee waiver policy email
• Killingly maintenance invoice

Agriculture Commission

The regular meeting of the Brooklyn Agricultural Commission scheduled for June 25, 2024, has been cancelled. The next regularly scheduled meeting is set for July 23, 2024, at 7:00 P.M. at Brooklyn Town Hall.

Emergency Management / Homeland Security (BEMHS)

The BEMHS meeting includes discussions regarding various EMPG grants and an ARPA grant for radios. Members will also address recent storms, hurricane season, and heat emergencies.

• Review of 2020, 2021, 2022, and 2023 EMPG grants
• ARPA Grant - Radios
• Discussion on hurricane season and heat emergencies
• Updates on CERT training

Town Meetings

The meeting agenda presents the proposed budgets for the Board of Education and the General Government. It also includes documentation regarding proposed capital funding projects.

• Proposed Board of Education budget
• Proposed General Government budget
• Proposed capital funding projects

Resource Recovery Commission

The commission will review meeting minutes from April 11, 2024. The agenda also includes a report from the Landfill Attendant and a discussion regarding bags.

• Approval of April 11, 2024, meeting minutes
• Landfill Attendant Report
• Discussion regarding bags

Zoning Board of Appeals

This notice confirms that the Brooklyn, Connecticut Zoning Board of Appeals meeting scheduled for June 4, 2024 has been cancelled. No zoning applications or official decisions will be reviewed at this time. The next regular session is set for July 24, 2024.

• The meeting is cancelled; no agenda items are listed.

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will discuss budgets for 2023-2024 and 2024-2025. The body will also review the open space policies of surrounding towns and discuss subdivisions.

• 2023-2024 and 2024-2025 budgets
• Review of surrounding towns' open space policy
• Subdivisions
• Scout Project
• Trail

Water Pollution Control Authority

The Water Pollution Control Authority is conducting a public hearing regarding the proposed budget and rates for fiscal year 2024-25. The meeting includes a review of the 2023 audit and revenue and expenditure reports.

• FY24-25 proposed budget
• FY24-25 approved rates
• 2023 audit from S. Cates
• Revenue report for 7.1.2023-4.30.2024
• Expenditure report for 7.1.2023-4.30.2024

Economic Development Commission

The regular meeting of the Economic Development Commission scheduled for May 28, 2024, has been cancelled. A separate public hearing regarding the proposed 2024-2025 town budget is scheduled for May 28, 2024, at 7:00 PM at Brooklyn Middle School.

• Public hearing on proposed 2024-2025 town budget

Agriculture Commission

The regular meeting of the Brooklyn Agricultural Commission scheduled for May 26, 2024, has been cancelled. A special in-person meeting will instead be held on May 24, 2024, at 7:00 P.M. at Brooklyn Town Hall.

• Cancellation of the May 26 regular meeting
• Special in-person meeting scheduled for May 24, 2024

Agriculture Commission

The Brooklyn Agricultural Commission will discuss spring filming locations and approve an invoice for previous filming services. The commission will also address agricultural budget cuts affecting the purchase of a promotional television.

• Approval of Cory's filming invoice
• Discussion on spring filming at Job Lot, Little Dipper Farm, and Daigle Farm
• Discussion regarding budget cuts to a promotional TV purchase
• Planning for fair setup and displays

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals is meeting to consider a notice of application regarding 143 South St. (DeCelles). The agenda also includes an executive session.

• Application for 143 South St. (DeCelles)

Board of Education

The Board of Education is meeting to review parent, guardian, and staff survey results for Brooklyn Middle School and Brooklyn Elementary School for the 2023-24 period.

• BMS Parent/Guardian Survey 23-24
• BES Parent/Guardian Survey 23-24
• BMS Staff Survey 23-24

Housing Authority

The Brooklyn Housing Authority will discuss a potential joint federal grant application for projects near 29 Tiffany and 5 Front Streets. The body is also reviewing the status of 1998 home rehab loans and a proposal for a rental cap commission.

• Discussion of EPA Community Change Grants for energy efficiency and walking trails near 29 Tiffany and 5 Front Streets
• Review of a proposed rental cap commission
• Discussion on a discouraged referendum regarding Right of First Refusal for foreclosed properties
• Status update on home rehab loans from 1998

Parks & Recreation Commission

The commission is meeting to review updates on parks and programs. The agenda includes discussions regarding the Special Olympics Soccer Invitational and the Memorial Day Parade/Red, White & Brooklyn Bash.

• Special Olympics Soccer Invitational
• Memorial Day Parade/Red, White & Brooklyn Bash
• Director's report on programs and parks

Board of Education

The Board of Education is holding a special meeting to discuss reductions to the BOE budget. No other substantive items are listed for decision or discussion.

• Discussion of BOE Budget Reduction

Board of Selectmen

The agenda is procedural and contains only a list of documents for review. No specific motions or decisions are detailed in the provided text.

• Review of budget documents
• Review of revenue reports
• Review of dwelling and new home reports
• Review of fair housing documents

Water Pollution Control Authority

The Water Pollution Control Authority is holding a special meeting to review the proposed budget for fiscal year 2024-25. The body will also consider draft ordinances and the April 2024 report.

• FY24-25 WPCA Final Proposed Budget
• Draft ordinances from Joe May 2024
• Brooklyn WPCA April 2024 report

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen is meeting to discuss the draft expenditure and revenue budgets for the 2024-25 fiscal year. The agenda consists of documents and materials for review.

• FY24-25 Draft Expenditure Budget
• FY24-25 Draft Revenue Budget

Brooklyn Fire District

The Brooklyn Fire District will conduct its annual meeting to hear reports from the President, Treasurer, and Chief. The body will handle nominations for district officers and board members and discuss the district budget.

• Nominations for District Officers and Board Members
• Discussion of District Budget

Board of Selectmen

The Memorial Day Parade Committee is meeting to organize the parade program and assign member roles. The group will discuss the selection of Grand Marshalls and the number of vehicles needed from Vachon.

• Parade timeline and program
• Selection of Grand Marshalls
• Speakers: Mae Flexor, Patrick Boyd, and Doug Dubitsky
• Vehicle requirements from Vachon

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will discuss budgets for 2023-2024 and 2024-2025. The body will also review the open space policies of surrounding towns and discuss subdivisions.

• 2023-2024 and 2024-2025 budgets
• Review of surrounding towns' open space policy
• Subdivisions
• Scout Project

Ethics Board

The Board of Ethics Commission will meet to approve previous minutes and conduct a check-in on the Code of Ethics. The meeting also includes a discussion on procedures.

• Approval of April 4, 2024 minutes
• Code of Ethics check-in
• Discussion of procedures

Board of Education

The Board of Education is meeting to ratify the 1303 contract and review administrative reports. The body previously approved the FY25 budget estimate and capital projects budget.

• Ratification of 1303 Contract
• FY25 Proposed Estimate of Expenditures: $22,656,771
• FY25 Capital Projects Budget: $209,741
• Beagary Charitable Trust donation of $7,107 for a Brooklyn Middle School art kiln

Water Pollution Control Authority

The meeting includes a review of revenue, expenditures, and the March 2024 report. The body is also reviewing the draft budget for fiscal year 2024-25.

• FY24-25 Draft Budget
• March 2024 Report
• Revenue and Expenditure reports through March 31, 2024
• Voucher 1543

Agriculture Commission

The commission will review minutes from the January 23, 2024 meeting and continue discussions regarding filming at several locations including Daigle Farm and Little Dipper Farm. Members will also discuss the operations of Daigle Farm and Crossman Farm to explore ways the commission can assist or promote them.

• Discussion on filming at Job Lot farmers market, Little Dipper Farm, Daigle Farm, and Preserved Land
• Review of operations for Daigle Farm and Crossman Farm
• Discussion regarding commission assistance and promotion for local farms

Emergency Management / Homeland Security (BEMHS)

The Brooklyn Emergency Management / Homeland Security Commission meets to review old business including training, EMPG grants, and ARPA radio funding. New business includes a discussion on Day Street and a new EMPG grant due May 15, 2024. The agenda also covers recent storm activities and the upcoming Connecticut Emergency Management Symposium.

• Review of 2021, 2022, 2023, and Supplemental 2020 EMPG Grants
• Discussion of ARPA Grant for Radios
• New EMPG Grant due May 15, 2024
• Discussion regarding Day Street
• Review of Trauma Supplies and CERT Training

Board of Selectmen

The provided agenda for the April 18, 2024, meeting consists of procedural boilerplate and file references. No specific decisions, discussions, or action items are listed in the text.

Housing Authority

The Board will review the 2022–2027 Brooklyn Housing Plan and 2020 Housing Data Profiles. Discussions include a potential referendum for the Right of First Refusal on foreclosed or town-owned properties and the status of 1998 home rehab loans.

• Review of Brooklyn’s Housing Plan for 2022–2027
• Referendum regarding Right of First Refusal for low-income housing sites
• Request for a map of town-owned land to identify potential building sites
• Discussion regarding 1998 home rehab loans

Resource Recovery Commission

The Brooklyn Resource Recovery Commission will review the February 8, 2024, meeting minutes and receive a report from the Landfill Attendant. The agenda also includes discussions regarding Earth Day and OSHA.

• Landfill Attendant Report
• Earth Day discussion
• OSHA discussion

Board of Selectmen

The provided agenda consists of a meeting date and a list of supporting documents. There are no specific motions, proposals, or discussion items detailed in the text.

Brooklyn Fire District

The Brooklyn Fire District is holding a special meeting to review the proposed budget for the fiscal year starting July 1, 2024. The proposal outlines projected revenues and expenses for district operations.

• Proposed 2024-2025 budget total of $69,556.00
• Proposed $10,000.00 for Building Improvements
• Proposed $10,000.00 for Capitol Project 1 and $10,000.00 for Capitol Project 2
• Proposed $8,000.00 for Street Lights and $8,000.00 for Legal
• Proposed $11,000.00 for Service 192 Capital Expenses

Parks & Recreation Commission

The commission will meet to review programs and parks updates. The agenda includes a discussion regarding a Special Olympics Soccer Invitational scheduled for May 18.

• Special Olympics Soccer Invitational on May 18 at Prince Hill Park

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will meet to conduct an executive session regarding ongoing litigation. The board will also receive a budget update.

• Executive session regarding ongoing litigation
• Budget update

Board of Education

The Board of Education held a budget workshop to determine needs and priorities for the 2024-2025 school year. The Superintendent presented a proposed budget of $22,780,939, which is a 5.30% increase over the previous year. The body discussed salary steps, special education staffing, and the loss of ESSER funds.

• Proposed FY25 budget of $22,780,939
• Proposed $144,000 grant for a new reading program at Brooklyn Elementary School
• Capital improvement requests for network infrastructure, BES freezer/cooler replacement, controls update, and sidewalks
• Proposed HVAC grant funding through DAS requiring town up-front funding for 30% of costs
• Discussion of potential adoption of the Wit and Wisdom reading curriculum

Board of Education

The Board of Education will review the FY25 operating and capital budgets and decide on the last day of school and promotion dates. The meeting also includes administrative reports on enrollment and financial expenditures.

• Discussion of FY25 Budget and Capital FY25 Budget
• Approval of last day of school (June 14, 2024) and promotion dates (June 13-14, 2024)
• FY23 Financial Reports and Enrollment Report (total enrollment: 1,251)
• Capital improvement requests including network infrastructure and BES freezer/cooler replacement
• Report of 3% tuition increase at Woodstock Academy for 2024-2025

Water Pollution Control Authority

The body will review financial reports, vouchers, and comments from the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DLEE). The agenda consists of procedural document reviews.

• Review of February report
• Voucher 1498 checks
• Voucher 1501 ACH
• DLEE comments on old business items
• Bank account cash flow report as of March 25, 2024

Inland Wetlands Commission

The Inland Wetlands and Watercourses Commission will conduct a site walk at 630 Hartford Road. The visit concerns a proposal for a home, garage, pole barn, and koi pond, as well as a show cause hearing for wetlands violations.

• Site walk at 630 Hartford Road (Map 10, Lot 7)
• Proposal for single-family home, garage, pole barn, and koi pond
• Repair and stabilization of a box culvert over Stony Brook
• Show cause hearing for wetlands violation (IWWC 23-013)

Emergency Management / Homeland Security (BEMHS)

The agenda is procedural and does not list specific discussion items or decisions. Provided materials include an email regarding a rodeo and an Eversource 'Back to Basics' document.

• Review of rodeo-related email and attachment
• Review of Eversource Back to Basics document

Board of Selectmen

The Memorial Day Parade Committee is meeting to assign specific organizational roles and responsibilities for the upcoming parade. The body is discussing logistics including recruitment, transportation, and entertainment.

• Assignment of roles for recruiting veterans and town businesses
• Coordination of floats, wagons, and the parade line-up
• Planning for the Elementary School Chorus and Killingly High School Band
• Organization of wreaths, flags, and the PA system
• Recruitment of a Grand Marshall

Economic Development Commission

The committee is meeting to discuss its organization, purpose, membership, and duties. The agenda also includes a discussion regarding the Director's job description, duties, and timetable.

• Organization, purpose, members, and duties of the committee
• Director job description, duties, and timetable

Board of Selectmen

The ARPA Committee is meeting to clarify a motion and establish procedures for unexpected finds. The body will also review the current status of awardees.

• Clarification of a motion
• Procedure for unexpected finds
• Review of current status of awardees

Brooklyn Fire District

The agenda consists of procedural boilerplate for a regular meeting. No specific decisions, contracts, or ordinances are listed for action.

Parks & Recreation Commission

The Commission will meet to review program and park updates. The agenda includes a discussion regarding a donation from the Beagary Charitable Trust to the Jim Boyle Campership Fund.

• Beagary Charitable Trust Donation to Jim Boyle Campership Fund

Ethics Board

The Board of Ethics Commission will meet to discuss the budget and revisions to the Code of Ethics. The board will also establish its meeting schedule for 2024.

• Budget review
• Code of Ethics revision
• Approval of 12/7/2023 minutes
• 2024 meeting schedule

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will discuss budgets for 2023-2024 and 2024-2025. The body is reviewing two subdivision applications and discussing a trail grant and a scout project.

• SD 23-003: Seven-lot subdivision on Wauregan Road/Rt. 205 (Map 23, Lot 38) by Tetreault Building Company
• SD 23-002: Fourteen-lot re-subdivision including 18.2 acres on Wauregan Road and Gorman Road (Map 32, Lot 15-1) by KA&G Investments, LLC
• 2023-2024 and 2024-2025 budgets
• Trail Grant
• Scout Project

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen is holding a special meeting to discuss the budget. The session includes two opportunities for public comment.

• Budget discussion

Board of Education

The Board of Education is convening for a special meeting. The provided agenda contains a transfer request, but no other specific discussion items or decisions are listed.

• Review of a transfer request

Water Pollution Control Authority

The Water Pollution Control Authority is meeting to review financial reports and a draft budget for the 2024-25 fiscal year. The agenda includes the review of January 2024 reports and expenditure and revenue data from July 1, 2023, to January 31, 2024.

• FY 2024-25 draft budget
• January 2024 report
• Expenditure report (7.1.2023-1.31.2024)
• Revenue report (7.1.2023-1.31.2024)

Board of Selectmen

The Memorial Day Parade Committee is meeting to review the 2023 event and discuss plans for the 2024 Memorial Day and Family Fun Day. The discussion includes programs, participants, wreaths, and the selection of a Grand Marshall.

• Review of 2023 event
• 2024 Memorial Day and Family Fun Day planning
• Selection of Grand Marshall
• Approval of June 8, 2023 meeting minutes

Capital Expenditure

The Capital Committee will meet to discuss the committee's objectives, budget, and schedule. The meeting includes presentations of capital projects by Town Hall administration and various departments.

• Overview of the 2014-15 Capital Committee objectives, budget, and schedule
• Presentation of capital projects by Town Hall Administration and Departments

Planning & Zoning Commission

The regular meeting of the Brooklyn Planning and Zoning Commission scheduled for February 20, 2024, has been cancelled.

Emergency Management / Homeland Security (BEMHS)

The Brooklyn Emergency Management / Homeland Security commission is meeting to discuss the 2024 to 2025 budget proposal. The body will also review EMPG and ARPA grants and discuss recent storm activities.

• 2024 to 2025 Budget proposal
• EMPG Grants for 2020, 2021, 2022, and 2023
• ARPA Grant for radios
• Nor’easter activity from 2/13/2024
• 2024 Connecticut Emergency Management Symposium

Parks & Recreation Commission

The Parks & Recreation Commission will meet to address budget approval. The commission will also receive updates on programs and parks from the Director.

• Budget approval

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen will meet via Cisco Webex to discuss the 2021-22 budget. The session includes time for public comment.

• Discussion on 2021-22 Budget

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will meet to discuss a variance request for a residential property and conduct the election of officers. The board will also review minutes from the November 27, 2023, meeting.

• ZBA 24-001: Request by Matt & Mariette Sheldon at 15 Hamilton Avenue to reduce front yard setback from 35 feet to 15.6 feet for a 10-foot x 16-foot front porch

Water Pollution Control Authority

The agenda consists of procedural documents and financial reports. No specific actions, votes, or discussion topics are listed.

• Expenditure report as of 12.31.2023
• Revenue report as of 12.31.2023
• Voucher 1399 checks
• Voucher 1398 ACH

Board of Selectmen

The provided agenda consists of a meeting date and a list of supporting documents. There are no specific action items, motions, or discussion topics detailed in the text.

Board of Education

The Board of Education is conducting a series of workshops to determine needs and priorities for the 2024-2025 school year budget. The board will use these meetings to agree on a budget to be shared with the Board of Finance.

• Discussion of the 2024-2025 school year budget

Board of Selectmen

The provided agenda consists of a list of document links without specific action items or discussion topics. It is primarily procedural boilerplate.

Parks & Recreation Commission

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

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

Ethics Board

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

• Review of lawyer comments on Code of Ethics revisions
• Discussion of Code of Ethics revisions
• Approval of December 7, 2023 minutes

Board of Education

The Board of Education is conducting a budget planning workshop for fiscal year 2025. The meeting includes presentations from administrators regarding the upcoming budget.

• FY 2025 budget planning workshop

Planning & Zoning Commission

The regular meeting scheduled for January 3, 2024, has been cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled for January 16, 2024.

Zoning Board of Appeals

The January 2, 2024 meeting of the Zoning Board of Appeals has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for February 6, 2024.

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission is meeting to review materials related to a subdivision project on Wauregan Rd. The agenda consists of plan reviews and associated documentation.

• Review of Wauregan Rd subdivision plans