Burlington public meetings in 2023

Board of Selectmen

The scheduled meeting for the Burlington Board of Selectmen on Tuesday, December 26, 2023, has been cancelled.

Conservation Commission

This regular meeting of the Burlington Conservation Commission, scheduled for December 20, 2023, has been cancelled. No items will be discussed or decided.

Board of Finance

The Burlington Board of Finance is holding a regular meeting to elect officers, approve prior meeting minutes, and hear public comment. The main business is reviewing the town's audit, the First Selectman's reports, the financial report, and the Tax Collector's report. No specific decisions or proposals are listed on the agenda.

• Election of officers
• Acceptance of minutes from November 15 and November 28 meetings
• Audit review
• First Selectman's reports
• Financial report and Tax Collector's report

Website Design Committee

The Website Committee will meet to recap the current progress of the town website. The committee will also discuss planning next steps for future website updates.

• Review of current site progress
• Planning for future website updates
• Approval of October 17, 2023 minutes

Zoning Board of Appeals

The provided agenda for the December 19, 2023, meeting consists only of procedural boilerplate. No specific cases, hearings, or decisions are listed in the text.

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission is meeting to review its agenda and meeting materials, including a notice of decision and a public hearing document. No specific items are detailed in the provided text.

• Review of agenda
• Notice of decision document
• Public hearing document

Inland Wetlands & Watercourses Commission

The regularly scheduled meeting of the Inland Wetlands and Watercourses Commission for December 13, 2023, has been cancelled. No items were discussed or decided.

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen will review an ARPA community grant request and consider updates on property sales, board appointments, and liquor permit fees.

• ARPA Request Community Grant
• Sale of Town Owned Property Update
• Appointments to Boards and Commissions
• Liquor Permit Fees

Economic Development Commission

The Burlington Economic Development Commission is meeting via Zoom to review the November minutes, discuss business and property developments, and receive updates on grant funding opportunities and business support events. The agenda includes planning for the 'Taste of Burlington' April event and discussing website development, including a 'Starting a business in Burlington' document and Tavern Day survey results.

• Review/approve minutes of November 13 meeting
• Updates on business/property developments
• Updates on grant funding opportunities/projects
• Planning for 'Taste of Burlington' April event
• Discussion of 'Starting a business in Burlington' document and Tavern Day survey results

Library Board of Directors

The Burlington Public Library Board of Library Directors is holding a special meeting to discuss ongoing business items including the Friends of the Library, budget, and a hazmat binder. The board will also hear the director's report covering budget, library statistics, upcoming events, and a building report. Public comment and approval of November meeting minutes are on the agenda.

• Discussion of budget and budget report
• Review of hazmat binder
• Friends of the Library update
• Director's report on library statistics and building

Board of Selectmen

The scheduled meeting for the Burlington Board of Selectmen on Tuesday, November 28, 2023, has been cancelled.

Board of Finance

The Burlington Board of Finance is holding a special meeting to review the proposed audit for the fiscal year ending June 2023. The agenda includes only this review and standard procedural items.

• Review proposed audit for fiscal year ending June 2023

Website Design Committee

The Website Design Committee meeting scheduled for Tuesday, November 21, 2023, has been cancelled.

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals meeting scheduled for November 21, 2023, is canceled. The next meeting will be held in a hybrid in-person/Zoom format at the regularly scheduled date.

• November 21, 2023 ZBA meeting canceled
• Next meeting to be hybrid in-person/Zoom

Board of Finance

The Burlington Board of Finance is holding a regular meeting. The agenda includes accepting minutes, hearing citizen comments, receiving correspondence, and hearing reports from the First Selectman, financial report, and tax collector. No specific decisions or proposals are listed.

• Acceptance of minutes from October 18, 2023 regular meeting
• Citizens comment period
• First Selectman's report
• Financial report
• Tax collector's report

Conservation Commission

The Burlington Conservation Commission is holding a special meeting to review and finalize a PowerPoint presentation on PA 490, a state program that offers property tax relief for farmland and open space. The commission will also schedule the presentation to the Board of Selectmen and discuss an update from the First Selectman regarding a deposit letter. The meeting includes routine items like approving October minutes and citizen comments.

• Review and final edit of PA 490 PowerPoint presentation
• Schedule PA 490 presentation to the Board of Selectmen
• Update on First Selectman meeting regarding deposit letter
• Approval of October 2023 meeting minutes

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen will discuss a bid from the Burlington Volunteer Fire Department for self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA). Other items include citizen comments and appointments to boards.

• Discuss BVFD SCBA Bid

Economic Development Commission

The Burlington Economic Development Commission will meet via Zoom to discuss updates on business and property developments, grant funding opportunities, and business support events. The agenda includes public comment, approval of previous meeting minutes, and new business items.

• Review and approve minutes of October 9 meeting
• Updates on business and property developments
• Updates on grant funding opportunities
• Updates on business support and events

Planning & Zoning Commission

This is a procedural agenda for the Burlington Planning & Zoning Commission meeting. The agenda lists only the agenda itself and meeting materials, including a notice of decision and a public hearing document, with no specific items detailed.

• Public hearing document listed
• Notice of decision document listed

Inland Wetlands & Watercourses Commission

The Inland Wetlands and Watercourses Commission is holding a regular meeting with no public hearings or new business. The main actions are approving minutes from the August 9 meeting, receiving communications from Farmington and CT DEEP, and reviewing agent reports on two applications for regulated-area work.

• Approve minutes of August 9, 2023 regular meeting
• Communication: Town of Farmington emergency Rails-to-Trails work within 500' of Burlington
• CT DEEP application for boardwalk and handicap-accessible boardwalk at Sessions Woods
• Agent report 2023-011: Levesque, Saw Mill Rd #48, .46 acre lawn expansion with tree/stump removal in regulated area
• Agent report 2023-012: Smaldone, Main St #48, failing septic repair in Upland Review Area

Library Board of Directors

The Burlington Public Library Board of Directors will hold a special meeting to discuss the 2024 budget proposal and other ongoing business, including a sign for the library lane. The meeting includes public comment and approval of previous minutes.

• Discussion of 2024 budget proposal
• Update on Friends of the Library
• Library Lane sign project
• Director's budget report and library statistics

Parks & Recreation Commission

The Burlington Parks & Recreation Commission will hold a regular meeting on November 1, 2023, at the Senior Center. The main agenda item is a discussion of the 5 Year Facility Plan, with no votes or decisions listed.

• Discussion of 5 Year Facility Plan

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Burlington Planning & Zoning Commission is meeting to handle routine business, including approving prior minutes and receiving a communication from Bristol. The main items are a public hearing scheduled for November 9 on a mixed-use special permit at Spielman Highway, and a new application for a 3-lot major subdivision on Ford Road. No public hearings are scheduled for this meeting.

• Public hearing scheduled for Nov 9: Application 2198 – Ashner – Mixed Use CB Zone Special Permit – Spielman Hwy #221
• New Business: Application 2199 – Szydlo – 3-Lot Major Subdivision – Ford Rd #70
• CB Zone mural renderings by M. Steiner to be presented at Nov 9 meeting
• Zoning Officer Report: Rooster complaint update
• Communication from City of Bristol on comprehensive regulations update

Water Pollution Control Authority

The Water Pollution Control Authority will hold a regular meeting to discuss the WPCA budget. The agenda also includes approving previous meeting minutes, reviewing invoices, and setting the 2024 meeting schedule.

• WPCA Budget Discussion
• Approval of September 27, 2023, meeting minutes
• Approval of invoices
• Establishment of 2024 meeting schedule

Board of Selectmen

The scheduled meeting for the Burlington Board of Selectmen on Tuesday, October 24, 2023, has been cancelled.

Board of Finance

The Burlington Board of Finance is holding a regular meeting to accept minutes, hear citizen comments, and receive reports from the First Selectman, financial officer, and tax collector. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major decisions or proposals listed.

• Acceptance of minutes from September 20, 2023 regular meeting
• Citizens Comment period
• First Selectman's report
• Financial report
• Tax Collector's report

Conservation Commission

The Burlington Conservation Commission is holding a special meeting to review and edit a letter regarding small bottle (nips) deposit funding and a PowerPoint presentation on PA 490. The agenda also includes approval of September meeting minutes, citizen comments, and old/new business. This is a working session focused on refining these two documents.

• Review and edit letter regarding small bottle (nips) deposit funding
• Review and edit PA 490 PowerPoint presentation
• Approval of September 2023 meeting minutes
• Citizens comments

Senior Citizens Commission

The regularly scheduled meeting of the Burlington Senior Citizens Commission for Wednesday, October 18, 2023, has been cancelled.

Website Design Committee

The Website Committee will meet to discuss the visual themes and color schemes for the town website. The committee also plans to review secondary page designs and prepare questions for CivicPlus.

• Discussion of site colors and theming
• Discussion of secondary page design
• Preparation of questions for CivicPlus

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Burlington Zoning Board of Appeals will meet to consider a side yard variance application for a property at 25 Alto Rd, along with routine items such as approving previous meeting minutes and handling communications. The board will also take up any other new business that arises.

• Application #2023-565 – Teddick – Side Yard Variance – Alto Rd #25
• Act on meeting minutes of September 19, 2023

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Burlington Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a regular meeting with one new business item: a special permit application for a mixed-use CB Zone project at 221 Spielman Highway. The agenda also includes a zoning ruling on a mural project, a rooster complaint, and routine administrative items.

• Special permit application 2198-Ashner for mixed-use CB Zone at 221 Spielman Hwy
• Zoning ruling on building mural project by Makenzie Steiner at Apple Commons
• Zoning officer report on rooster complaint in Lake Garda area
• Review and approval of September 14, 2023 meeting minutes
• Communications: CRCOG notice and Bristol zoning rewrite notice

Inland Wetlands & Watercourses Commission

The Inland Wetlands and Watercourses Commission's regularly scheduled meeting for Wednesday, October 11, 2023, has been canceled. No business will be conducted at this session.

• Meeting canceled

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen will hold a regular meeting to review minutes from the September 26, 2023, meeting and consider appointments to various boards and commissions. The agenda also includes discussions regarding ARPA requests and a report from the First Selectman.

• Approval of September 26, 2023, meeting minutes
• Appointments to Boards and Commissions
• Review of ARPA Requests

Economic Development Commission

The Economic Development Commission will review and approve minutes from the September 11 meeting, receive updates on business and property developments, and discuss grant funding opportunities and business support events. The meeting is procedural with no specific decisions or proposals listed.

• Review/approve minutes of September 11 meeting
• Updates on business/property developments
• Updates on grant funding opportunities
• Updates on business support/events

Parks & Recreation Commission

The Burlington Parks and Recreation Commission is holding a special meeting to discuss fall/winter programming, receive a financial report, and review a 5-year facility plan. The chairperson will also report on a meeting with the First Selectman. No votes or decisions are indicated in the agenda.

• Financial report
• Fall/Winter programming discussion
• Chairperson report on meeting with First Selectman
• 5 Year Facility Plan review

Library Board of Directors

The Burlington Public Library Board of Library Directors will hold a regular meeting to discuss ongoing business, including the Friends of the Library and a Library Lane sign, and receive the director's report covering the budget, library statistics, upcoming events, and a building report. The agenda includes public comment and approval of previous meeting minutes.

• Approval of meeting minutes from September 5, 2023
• Discussion of Friends of the Library
• Update on Library Lane sign
• Director's report including budget report, library statistics, upcoming news/events, and building report

Planning & Zoning Commission

The regularly scheduled Planning and Zoning Commission meeting for September 28, 2023, has been cancelled. No items were discussed or decided.

Water Pollution Control Authority

The Authority will hold a regular meeting to review engineering updates and approve invoices. The agenda includes an update on a flow meter at East Shore Dr. / Circle Dr.

• Engineering update regarding the flow meter at East Shore Dr. / Circle Dr.
• Review of Order to Connect notices
• Approval of invoices

Conservation Commission

The Burlington Conservation Commission is meeting to approve June 2023 minutes, hear citizen comments, and receive updates on the small bottle (nips) deposit initiative and responses from Connecticut towns regarding PA 490. The agenda also includes old and new business before adjournment.

• Approval of June 2023 meeting minutes
• Citizens comments
• Small bottle (nips) deposit update
• Update - PA 490, Connecticut Town Responses

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen will discuss negotiations regarding an athletic field proposal. The meeting also includes a request for fire apparatus funding through ARPA.

• Athletic Field Proposal Negotiations
• ARPA Request for Fire Apparatus
• Appointments to Boards and Commissions

Board of Finance

The Burlington Board of Finance is holding a regular meeting to accept minutes from the August 16, 2023 meeting, hear citizen comments, and receive reports from the First Selectman, financial officer, and tax collector. The agenda is largely procedural, with no specific action items listed.

• Acceptance of minutes from August 16, 2023 regular meeting
• Citizens Comment period
• First Selectman's report
• Financial report
• Tax Collector's report

Senior Citizens Commission

The regularly scheduled meeting of the Burlington Senior Citizens Commission for Wednesday, September 20, 2023, has been cancelled.

Website Design Committee

The Website Committee will meet to discuss and design rough mockups for the website's home page and repeating heading section. The committee also plans to determine who should participate in further internal design discussions before presenting work to the First Selectman and current web provider.

• Design of website homepage mockup
• Design of website repeating heading section mockup
• Selection of internal participants for future design reviews

Zoning Board of Appeals

This is a procedural agenda for the Burlington Zoning Board of Appeals meeting. The only listed items are the agenda and meeting materials, with a public hearing document attached. No specific decisions or discussion items are detailed.

• Public hearing scheduled

Board of Assessment Appeals

The Board of Assessment Appeals is holding an open session to hear appeals from residents who believe their motor vehicle assessments are incorrect, based on the October 1, 2022 Grand List. After the hearings, the board will deliberate and may schedule 2024 meeting dates.

• Open session for motor vehicle assessment appeals
• Requirement to present vehicle at Town Hall unless inoperable
• Deliberation on appellant hearings
• Schedule 2024 BAA meeting dates

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission is holding a meeting with a public hearing. The agenda is minimal, listing only the agenda and meeting materials, with no specific items detailed in the provided text.

• Public hearing scheduled

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen will hold a regular meeting to discuss ARPA funds and review an Emergency Management and Homeland Security Resolution. The agenda also includes appointments to boards and commissions and the acceptance of minutes from the August 22, 2023, meeting.

• Emergency Management and Homeland Security Resolution
• ARPA discussion
• Appointments to Boards and Commissions

Economic Development Commission

The Burlington Economic Development Commission is meeting to review minutes, discuss distribution of home-based business signage notifications, plan the EDC display for Tavern Day, and receive updates on business/property developments, grant funding, and business support events.

• Distribution of home-based business signage notification
• Tavern Day EDC display
• Updates on business/property developments
• Updates on grant funding opportunities

The commission approved the minutes from the August 14 meeting. Members discussed the distribution of home-based business signage notifications and logistics for the Tavern Day 2023 display. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved August 14 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Parks & Recreation Commission

The regularly scheduled Parks and Recreation Commission meeting for Wednesday, September 6, 2023, has been cancelled. No items were discussed or decided.

• Meeting cancelled

Library Board of Directors

The Burlington Public Library Board of Library Directors will hold a regular meeting to discuss ongoing business, including updates from the Friends of the Library and a Library Lane sign. The director will present reports on personnel, budget, library statistics, upcoming events, and building conditions. The meeting includes public comment and approval of prior minutes.

• Approval of meeting minutes from June 6, 2023
• Discussion of Friends of the Library update
• Library Lane sign update
• Director's report covering personnel, budget, statistics, events, and building

The Board approved the minutes from the previous meeting. The session primarily consisted of reports on summer reading statistics, budget reviews, and updates on library staffing and upcoming community events.

• Approved previous meeting minutes

Parks & Recreation Commission

This is a procedural special meeting of the Burlington Parks and Recreation Commission. The only substantive item is the election of a chairperson; no other business is listed.

• Chairperson elections

The commission met to elect a new chairperson. Eric Mayes was unanimously approved for the position.

• Elected Eric Mayes as Chairperson (unanimous)

Inland Wetlands & Watercourses Commission

The Burlington Inland Wetlands and Watercourses Commission's agent approved application #2023-011 for a 0.46-acre lawn expansion with tree/stump removal, minor grading, and seeding in a regulated area at 48 Saw Mill Rd. This is a decision, not a discussion. Appeals may be filed within 15 days.

• Approved application #2023-011 for 0.46-acre lawn expansion at 48 Saw Mill Rd
• Includes tree/stump removal, minor grading, and seeding in regulated area
• Appeals due within 15 days to Burlington Town Hall, 200 Spielman Highway

Planning & Zoning Commission

The regularly scheduled Planning and Zoning Commission meeting for Thursday, August 24, 2023, has been cancelled. No items were discussed or decided.

• Meeting cancelled

Water Pollution Control Authority

The Authority will hold a regular meeting to discuss budget and fund transfers. The agenda also includes the approval of minutes, invoices, and review of Order to Connect notices.

• Budget and Fund Transfer Discussion
• Review of Order to Connect notices
• Approval of Invoices

The Water Pollution Control Authority approved a one-time fund transfer to the town and paid two invoices for sewer usage and repairs. The commission also reviewed draft notices for sewer connection orders and discussed responsibility for sewer main connections at 263 Canton Road.

• Approved one-time transfer of $245,000 from WPCA to Town of Burlington (unanimous)
• Approved Town of Farmington sewer usage invoice for $145,152.00 (unanimous)
• Approved Weston & Sampson sewer repair invoice for $37,711.90 (unanimous)
• Approved July 26, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen will discuss and appoint members to various town boards and commissions during this meeting.

• Appointments to Boards and Commissions
• Executive Session on Appointments

The Board of Selectmen appointed several residents to the Library Board of Directors, Ethics Commission, Solid Waste Committee, and other town commissions. The board also accepted one resignation from the Library Board of Directors.

• Accepted resignation of Jodi Kryzanski from Library Board of Directors (unanimous)
• Appointed Mandy Parker to Inland Wetlands and Watercourses Commission through June 30, 2027 (unanimous)
• Appointed Kate Ryan to Solid Waste Committee through June 30, 2024 (unanimous)
• Appointed Kate Ryan to Ethics Commission through June 30, 2027 (unanimous)
• Appointed Terry Beck to Library Board of Directors through June 30, 2025 (unanimous)
• Appointed Craig Winter, Debbie Fields, Sarah McCusker, and Mary Art to Library Board of Directors through June 30, 2027 (unanimous)
• Appointed Mary Parker to Parks and Recreation Commission through June 30, 2027 (unanimous)
• Accepted August 8, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Board of Finance

The Burlington Board of Finance is meeting to accept prior minutes, hear citizen comment, and receive financial reports. The main business is closing the 2022/2023 fiscal year books and reviewing the 2023/2024 budget, along with reports from the First Selectman and Tax Collector.

• Acceptance of June 21, 2023 meeting minutes
• 2022/2023 financial report (close books)
• 2023/2024 budget financial report
• Tax Collector's report

The Board of Finance approved fund transfers to close the 2022-2023 books and authorized $6,000 in ARPA community grants. The board also accepted the 2023-2024 budget financial report and the June Tax Collector's report.

• Approved $142,016.94 in fund transfers between departments to offset negatives (Unanimous)
• Approved transfer of $1,600,861.52 to budgeted and other reserves, with $70,849.89 to the general fund (Unanimous)
• Approved $6,000 ARPA request for community grants (5-0, 1 recused)
• Accepted 2023/2024 budget financial report (Unanimous)
• Accepted June Tax Collector's Report (Unanimous)
• Accepted June 21, 2023 meeting minutes as amended (5-0, 1 abstained)

Website Design Committee

The Website Committee will review feedback from the current website provider. The committee intends to draft five collective change requests and a cost estimate for these updates.

• Review of insights from current website provider
• Drafting of 5 collective change requests
• Drafting of a cost estimate from the provider

The committee approved the June 20, 2023 meeting minutes. Members discussed website analytics and a draft memo of five recommended changes for the home page to be sent to the Board of Selectmen.

• Approved June 20, 2023 meeting minutes
• Drafted five home page change requests for the Board of Selectmen
• Tasked Ronalter to request a cost estimate from CivicPlus

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals approved the minutes from the July 18, 2023 meeting. The board also granted a request to postpone a public hearing for application 2023-564.

• Approved July 18, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Postponed ZBA application 2023-564 (Byrne) public hearing to September 19, 2023 (unanimous)

Economic Development Commission

The Burlington Economic Development Commission will meet via Zoom to review and approve July meeting minutes, discuss open EDC positions, and finalize a notification letter and contact list for home-based business signage. They will also receive updates on business/property developments, grant funding opportunities, and business support events.

• Finalize home-based business signage notification letter/contact list
• Review/approve minutes of July 10 meeting
• Updates on business/property developments
• Updates on grant funding opportunities
• Updates on business support/events

The Commission finalized a notification letter regarding new signage laws for home-based businesses. Members discussed distribution methods including email blasts, the town website, and the Burlington Chamber of Commerce. The meeting also noted the appointment of two new commission members.

• Approved July 10 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Finalized home-based business signage notification letter

Planning & Zoning Commission

The regularly scheduled Planning and Zoning Commission meeting for August 10, 2023, has been cancelled. No items were discussed or decided.

Parks & Recreation Commission

The Burlington Parks and Recreation Commission is holding a special meeting to review financial reports, discuss summer and fall programming, receive facilities updates, and nominate a chairperson. The agenda includes public comment and approval of prior meeting minutes.

• Chairperson nominations
• Summer/Fall programming discussion
• Financial report review
• Facilities updates

The Commission approved the minutes from the June 7, 2023 meeting and nominated Eric Mayes for Chairperson. Director Twomey provided updates on summer and fall programming and facility opening dates. The group discussed potential future focuses including teen programming and a long-term facilities plan.

• Approved June 7, 2023 minutes (unanimous)
• Nominated Eric Mayes as Chairperson (unanimous)

Inland Wetlands & Watercourses Commission

The Burlington Inland Wetlands and Watercourses Commission voted to approve two permit applications at its August 9, 2023 meeting. One permit allows a home addition within a regulated area, and the other allows a single lot to be resubdivided into two lots with marked wetlands. Both permits were granted.

• Approved permit #2023-007-Byrne for a new addition to an existing home at 359 George Washington Tpke within a regulated area.
• Approved permit #2023-010 for Johnnycake Mtn Assoc, Inc to resubdivide a single lot at 36 Mountain Top Pass into two lots with marked wetlands.
• Votes: #2023-007 approved 5-0 with one abstention; #2023-010 approved 6-0.

The Inland Wetlands and Watercourses Commission granted permits for a residential addition and a lot resubdivision. The commission also approved the minutes from the July 12, 2023, meeting.

• Approved minutes from July 12, 2023, regular meeting (unanimous)
• Approved Application 2023-007 for home addition at George Washington Tpke #359 (5-0-1)
• Approved Application 2023-010 for resubdivision of single lot to two lots at Mountain Top Pass #36 (6-0-0)

Inland Wetlands & Watercourses Commission

The Inland Wetlands and Watercourses Commission is holding a regular meeting to review and approve minutes, receive communications about the Whigville Dam Project and a pesticide application, and discuss two old business applications. The applications include a home addition at 359 George Washington Tpke and a resubdivision at 36 Mountain Top Pass. No new business or public hearings are scheduled.

• Application 2023-007: new addition to existing home at 359 George Washington Tpke within regulated area
• Application 2023-010: resubdivision of single lot to two lots at 36 Mountain Top Pass with marked wetlands
• Communication: Whigville Dam Project – DEEP Permitting
• Communication: Lake Garda pesticide application on/about Aug 9, 2023 – Aqua Permit #20213-213

The Inland Wetlands and Watercourses Commission granted permits for a residential addition and a lot resubdivision. The board also approved the minutes from the July 12, 2023, meeting.

• Approved minutes from July 12, 2023, regular meeting (unanimous)
• Approved Application 2023-007 for home addition at George Washington Tpke #359 (5-0-1)
• Approved Application 2023-010 for resubdivision of single lot to two lots at Mountain Top Pass #36 (6-0-0)

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen will meet to address vacancies on the Board of Finance and the Board of Assessment Appeals. The agenda also includes a report from the Selectman and a discussion regarding an ARPA request.

• Appointment to Board of Finance vacancy
• Appointment to Board of Assessment Appeals vacancy
• ARPA Request

The Board of Selectmen approved a $6,000 community ARPA request for lost revenue due to Covid-19. The board also filled vacancies on the Economic Development Commission, Board of Finance, and Board of Assessment Appeals.

• Approved $6,000 community ARPA request for lost revenue (unanimous)
• Nominated Judy Ann Lausier to the Economic Development Commission through June 30, 2025 (unanimous)
• Nominated JP Parente to the Economic Development Commission through June 30, 2027 (unanimous)
• Nominated Kathy Zabel to the Board of Finance vacancy through Nov. 30, 2023 (4-0, 1 abstention)
• Appointed Kerry Kazlauskas to the Board of Assessment Appeals through Nov 30, 2025 (unanimous)
• Accepted resignation of Dave Wrabel from the Economic Development Commission (unanimous)
• Accepted July 11, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Parks & Recreation Commission

The regularly scheduled meeting of the Parks and Recreation Commission for August 2, 2023, has been cancelled. No items were discussed or decided.

Planning & Zoning Commission

The regularly scheduled Planning and Zoning Commission meeting for Thursday, July 27, 2023, has been cancelled. No business items are listed for discussion or decision.

Water Pollution Control Authority

The Water Pollution Control Authority will hold a regular meeting to approve previous minutes and invoices. The agenda also includes discussions regarding budget, fund transfers, and Order to Connect notices.

• Approval of June 28, 2023, meeting minutes
• Approval of invoices
• Review of Order to Connect notices
• Budget and Fund Transfer Discussion

The Water Pollution Control Authority voted to postpone a decision on a fund transfer to the town. The commission also reviewed a draft 'Order to Connect' letter, which will be voted on in August.

• Approved June 28, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Tabled payment of $245,000 from WPCA to the Town of Burlington (unanimous)

Board of Selectmen

The scheduled meeting of the Burlington Board of Selectmen for July 25, 2023, has been cancelled.

Board of Finance

The Board of Finance regular meeting scheduled for July 19, 2023, is cancelled. The agenda contains only a cancellation notice with no items for discussion or decision.

• Regular meeting cancelled

Website Design Committee

The regularly scheduled meeting of the Burlington Website Committee for July 18, 2023, has been cancelled.

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Burlington Zoning Board of Appeals is meeting to review a variance application for a property at Rowe Ct #4, seeking relief from setback and height requirements. The board will also act on minutes from its April 18, 2023 meeting and handle any other new business.

• Application 2023-564 – Byrne – Setback & Height Variance – Rowe Ct #4
• Act on meeting minutes of April 18, 2023

The board approved the minutes from May 16, 2023. A public hearing for a variance request from Byrne (application 2023-564) was scheduled for August 15, 2023.

• Approved May 16, 2023 minutes (unanimous)
• Scheduled public hearing for Byrne variance application 2023-564 for August 15, 2023 (unanimous)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The regularly scheduled Planning and Zoning Commission meeting for Thursday, July 13, 2023, has been cancelled. No items were discussed or decided.

• Meeting cancelled

Inland Wetlands & Watercourses Commission

The Inland Wetlands and Watercourses Commission will hold a regular meeting to review two applications: a new addition to an existing home within a regulated area and a resubdivision of a single lot into two lots with marked wetlands. No public hearings are scheduled, and the agenda includes standard administrative items such as approving minutes and commission elections.

• Application 2023-007 – Byrne – George Washington Tpke #359 – new addition to existing home within regulated area
• Application 2023-010 – Johnnycake Mtn Assoc, Inc – Mountain Top Pass #36 – resubdivision of single lot to two lots with marked wetlands
• Review and approve minutes of June 14, 2023 regular meeting
• Commission elections

The Inland Wetlands and Watercourses Commission approved applications for a home addition and a lot resubdivision. Both projects were determined to have no significant impact on wetlands.

• Approved application 2023-007 for home addition at George Washington Tpke #359 (unanimous)
• Approved application 2023-010 for resubdivision at Mountain Top Pass #36 (unanimous)
• Approved June 14, 2023 meeting minutes with one amendment

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen will hold a regular meeting to conduct routine business. The agenda includes accepting minutes from the June 27, 2023 special meeting and reviewing appointments to boards and commissions.

• Acceptance of June 27, 2023 Special Meeting minutes
• Appointments to Boards and Commissions

The Board of Selectmen approved the reappointment of one member to the WPCA and accepted the minutes from the June 27 special meeting with amendments. The board also received status updates on town signage, sidewalks, and a cell tower lease.

• Approved reappointment of James Grappone to WPCA for term July 1, 2023 – June 30, 2027 (Unanimous)
• Accepted June 27, 2023 special meeting minutes with two amendments

Economic Development Commission

The Burlington Economic Development Commission is meeting via Zoom to discuss routine business, including approving the June minutes, considering candidates for an open commission position, and reviewing a notification letter about home-based business signage. They will also receive updates on local business developments, grant funding opportunities, and business support events. The agenda is largely procedural with no major decisions or public hearings listed.

• Review/approve minutes of June 12 meeting
• Candidates for EDC open position
• Review home-based business signage notification letter/contact list
• Updates on business/property developments
• Updates on grant funding opportunities

The commission approved the minutes from the June 12 meeting. Approval of a home-based business signage notification letter and contact list was tabled until August 14. The commission also held an executive session to discuss candidates for recommendation to the Board of Selectmen.

• Approved June 12 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Tabled home-based business signage notification letter and contact list approval

Water Pollution Control Authority

The Authority will hold a regular meeting to discuss the budget and fund transfers. The agenda also includes an engineering update and the approval of invoices.

• Budget and fund transfer discussion
• Review of Order to Connect notices
• Engineering update
• Approval of invoices

The Commission tabled a vote on a proposed $245,000 payment to the Town to address past budget inconsistencies. Members also discussed a draft notice for residents of the Lake Garda Sewer District who have not yet connected to the sewer system.

• Approved minutes from January 25, 2023 Special Meeting (unanimous)
• Tabled vote on $245,000 payment from WPCA to the Town of Burlington (unanimous)

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen will discuss and approve non-union wage rates, historical markers, BVFD station upgrades, and board resignations.

• Approval of Non-Union Wages
• Historical Marker at Tory’s Den
• BVFD Station 1 Upgrades
• Board of Assessment Appeals Resignation
• Board of Finance Resignation

The Board of Selectmen approved engineering contracts for culvert replacements on Alpine and Alto Roads and allocated $50,000 in ARPA funds for Elton Tavern upgrades. The board also approved non-union pay rates for FY 2023-2034 and filled multiple board and commission vacancies.

• Approved $46,500 Cardinal engineering proposal for Alpine Road Culvert (unanimous)
• Approved $46,500 Cardinal engineering proposal for Alto Road Culvert (unanimous)
• Approved $50,000 in ARPA funds for Elton Tavern repairs and upgrades (unanimous)
• Approved non-union pay rates for FY 2023-2034 (unanimous)
• Approved application for DAR to install commemorative marker at Tory’s Den (unanimous)
• Appointed Barbara Locurto to Water Pollution Control Authority (unanimous)
• Appointed Scott Tharau as Tree Warden (unanimous)
• Accepted resignations of Jim Millerick, Andrew Klimkoski, and Paul Stawarz (unanimous)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Burlington Planning & Zoning Commission is meeting to review its agenda and materials, including a notice of decision regarding the Larson case. No substantive proposals or votes are listed on this agenda.

• Review of agenda
• Notice of decision for Larson

The Commission approved a Special Use Permit for earth removal at Covey Rd #26 & Lot 12-3. The decision followed a public hearing where the Town Engineer and Bristol-Burlington Health District confirmed the plan's compliance.

• Approved Application #2193 for Larson’s Garden Center earth removal (5-0, 1 abstention)
• Approved amended minutes from June 8, 2023, meeting (unanimous)

Conservation Commission

The Burlington Conservation Commission is holding a regular meeting to approve prior minutes, hear citizen comments, and receive town updates on budget, grant applications, website progress, and a BLT meeting. They will also discuss the Tavern Day booth, a small bottle (nips) deposit update, a shared file update, and an update on PA 490. The agenda includes old and new business items.

• Approval of May 2023 meeting minutes
• Town updates on budget, grant applications, website progress, and BLT meeting
• Tavern Day booth discussion
• Small bottle (nips) deposit update
• PA 490 update

The Commission approved sending a survey to Selectmen regarding PA-490 Open Space designations and purchasing a PA-490 publication from the CT Farm Bureau. Members also discussed land acquisition funds and the potential for researching the Black Spruce bog on Covey Road.

• Approved May 17, 2023 meeting minutes
• Approved sending PA-490 survey pending Selectman approval
• Approved purchase of PA-490 publication from CT Farm Bureau (unanimous)

Senior Citizens Commission

The commission will review the April meeting minutes and receive a financial report. The agenda includes discussions regarding summer programming and Meals on Wheels.

• Financial Report
• Summer Programming discussion
• Meals on Wheels discussion

The commission approved the minutes from the April meeting. Members discussed budget overages due to food and transportation costs, upcoming programming, and the need for volunteer drivers for Meals on Wheels.

• Approved April meeting minutes (unanimous)

Board of Finance

The Burlington Board of Finance is holding a regular meeting with a largely procedural agenda. The board will consider accepting minutes from prior meetings, hear reports from the First Selectman, and review financial and tax collector reports. No major decisions or public hearings are listed.

• Acceptance of minutes from May 17, May 24 budget hearing, and June 6 special meeting
• First Selectman's report
• Financial report
• Tax Collector's report

The Board of Finance approved two separate $46,500 expenditures for bridge design proposals. The board also authorized spending for community grants and a Parks and Rec sign. The financial and tax collector's reports were approved.

• Approved $3,000 ARPA community grant (unanimous)
• Approved $2,966 from Parks and Rec Reserve for JCMP sign (unanimous)
• Approved $46,500 from Bridges and Roads for Alpine Culvert Bridge final design proposal, pending BOS approval (unanimous)
• Approved $46,500 from Bridges and Roads for Alto Culvert Bridge final design proposal, pending BOS approval (unanimous)
• Approved financial report (unanimous)
• Approved tax collector's report (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from May 17, May 24, and June 6 meetings (unanimous)

Website Design Committee

The Website Committee will meet to review website analytics data and define required elements for the homepage. The committee also plans to discuss the current homepage and prepare questions for Civic Plus.

• Review of website analytics data
• Definition of required homepage elements
• Discussion of current homepage design
• Preparation of questions for Civic Plus

The committee approved the minutes from the March 29, 2023, meeting. Members discussed website analytics, home page layout recommendations, and drafted questions for Civic Plus regarding pricing and calendar modules.

• Approved minutes from March 29, 2023, regular meeting

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals meeting scheduled for June 20, 2023, is canceled because there is no new business to address. The next meeting will be held as a hybrid in-person/Zoom session on the regularly scheduled date.

• Meeting canceled due to no new business

Inland Wetlands & Watercourses Commission

The Inland Wetlands and Watercourses Commission will hold a regular meeting to review and potentially act on several applications for construction within regulated wetland areas, including a detached garage, an inground pool, and a home addition. The agenda also includes a jurisdictional ruling on a timber harvest and a communication about a pesticide application. No public hearings are scheduled.

• Application 2023-008: Martz, Burlwood Dr #10 – 16' x 24' detached garage in regulated area
• Application 2023-009: Gauba, Nelson Dr #137 – 16' x 30' inground pool with 4' to 6' concrete patio in regulated area
• Old Business 2023-007: Byrne, George Washington Tpke #359 – addition to existing home in regulated area
• Jurisdictional Ruling: McLellan Tree, 100 Ichabod Lane – timber harvest
• Communication: Lake Garda pesticide application on/about June 15, 2023 (Aqua Permit #20213-213)

The Commission approved a jurisdictional ruling for a timber harvest at 100 Ichabod Lane. The board also re-elected its chairman and vice-chairman. An application for a home addition at 359 George Washington Tpke was tabled.

• Approved jurisdictional ruling for McLellan Tree timber harvest at 100 Ichabod Lane (Unanimous)
• Re-elected Arnie DePascale as chairman (Unanimous)
• Re-elected Rob Wilson as vice-chairman (Unanimous)
• Approved May 10, 2023 meeting minutes
• Tabled application 2023-007 for home addition at 359 George Washington Tpke

Board of Selectmen

The scheduled meeting for the Burlington Board of Selectmen on Tuesday, June 13, 2023, has been cancelled.

Economic Development Commission

The Burlington Economic Development Commission is meeting via Zoom to approve the April minutes (May was canceled), consider commission reappointments, and receive updates on business/property developments, grant funding opportunities, and business support/events. The agenda is largely routine with no major decisions or public hearings listed.

• Review/approve April 10 meeting minutes
• Commission reappointments
• Updates on business/property developments
• Updates on grant funding opportunities
• Updates on business support/events

The commission approved the minutes from the April 10 meeting. Members discussed town website initiatives, business updates, and potential ways to promote local restaurants and signage ordinance changes.

• Approved April 10 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission is meeting to continue a public hearing on a special permit for earth removal at Larson's Garden Center on Covey Rd, and to consider moving Washington Farms Phase III from conditional to final approval. The agenda also includes a zoning officer report on a light glare complaint at 20 Brikham Way.

• Continued public hearing: Application #2193 – Larson's Garden Center – Special Permit Earth Removal – Covey Rd #26
• Washington Farms Phase III – Conditional Approval to Final Approval – 1 lot
• Zoning Officer Report: 20 Brikham Way – Cease & Correct – Light Glare Complaint Update

The Commission approved the transition from conditional to final approval for Washington Farms Phase III Lot 20. A public hearing for an earth removal special permit at Larson’s Garden Center was continued to June 22, 2023.

• Approved Washington Farms Phase III Lot 20 Conditional Approval to Final Approval (All in favor)
• Continued Public Hearing for Application 2193 (Larson’s Garden Center Earth Removal Special Permit) to June 22, 2023 (All in favor)
• Approved May 25, 2023 meeting minutes (Unanimously approved)

Parks & Recreation Commission

The Burlington Parks and Recreation Commission will meet to review minutes, hear public comment, and receive a financial report. Key discussion items include ARPA funding requests for tennis courts and planning for summer programming.

• Tennis Courts ARPA Requests
• Summer Programming
• Financial Report
• Minutes of March Meeting
• Public Comment

The Board of Selectmen approved the commission to seek bids for a complete renovation of town hall tennis and pickleball courts. The project is funded via a $446,600 ARPA request, $260,000 from Capital Project Reserves, and $50,000 from the Parks and Recreation checking account.

• Approved March 27, 2023 minutes (unanimous)
• BOS approved bidding for tennis and pickleball court renovation totaling $756,600

Town Meetings

This is a procedural meeting for the annual town budget, including a public hearing and the annual town budget meeting. The agenda consists of linked PDF documents with no detailed discussion items listed.

• Public hearing on the 2023-2024 budget
• Annual town budget meeting

Inland Wetlands & Watercourses Commission

The Inland Wetlands Agent approved application #2023-009 for a pool and patio at 137 Nelson Dr. The decision is subject to appeal within 15 days. The commission itself is not meeting; this is a notice of decision.

• Approved application #2023-009 for a 30' x 16' inground pool with 4' to 6' concrete patio in regulated area
• Appeals due within 15 days to Burlington Town Hall, 200 Spielman Highway

Library Board of Directors

The Burlington Public Library Board of Directors will hold a special meeting to discuss ongoing business items including a public comment policy and a collection development policy. The board will also hear the director's report on the budget, library statistics, and upcoming events.

• Discussion of public comment policy
• Discussion of collection development policy
• Friends of the Library update
• Library Lane sign update
• Director's budget report

The Board approved a specific design option for a new sign and voted to update the public comment and materials selection policies. The Director reported that expenditures are at 80% and noted that book prices are rising.

• Approved sign Option 1
• Approved updates to public comment policy
• Approved amendments to materials selection policy
• Approved previous month's minutes

Board of Finance

The Board of Finance is holding a special meeting to set the mill rate for the 2023-2024 fiscal year, following the Town Budget Meeting. The only substantive action on the agenda is adopting the mill rate.

• Set mill rate for 2023-2024 fiscal year

Ethics Commission

The Burlington Ethics Commission is meeting for its annual session. The agenda includes routine items such as approving prior minutes, discussing old and new business, recruiting members, and selecting officers. No substantive decisions or public hearings are scheduled.

• Membership recruiting and selection of officers
• Setting time for next meeting

The Ethics Commission elected a new chairman and noted an upcoming vacancy for the secretary position. The board also amended the minutes from the June 7, 2022 meeting.

• Elected Eric Eggleston as Ethics Chairman (unanimous)
• Approved amended minutes from June 7, 2022 meeting

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Burlington Planning & Zoning Commission is meeting to review agenda items, including a public hearing and a notice of decision. The agenda is largely procedural, with specific details in the attached documents.

• Public hearing document (PZ_052523_PUBLIC_HEARING.PDF)
• Notice of decision document (PZ_052523_NOTICE_OF_DECISION.PDF)

The Planning and Zoning Commission approved a special permit for a larger sign with uplighting at 252 Spielman Hwy. A request for earth removal at 26 Covey Road was continued to a future meeting following public concerns regarding drainage and septic systems.

• Approved Application 2194 for Mashal Realty, LLC special permit signage at 252 Spielman Hwy (5-0)
• Continued Public Hearing for Application 2193 Larson’s Garden Center earth removal at 26 Covey Road to June 8, 2023
• Approved minutes from May 11, 2023 meeting (unanimous)

Water Pollution Control Authority

The Water Pollution Control Authority's regular scheduled meeting for May 24, 2023, has been cancelled. No items were discussed or decided.

• Meeting cancelled

Board of Finance

The Burlington Board of Finance will hold a public hearing on the 2023-24 town budget on Wednesday, May 24, 2023 at 7:30 PM at the Burlington Town Hall Auditorium. The notice certifies that it was filed with the Town Clerk on May 11, 2023, at least five days before the hearing. No budget details or amounts are included in this agenda.

• Public hearing on 2023-24 town budget
• Hearing at Burlington Town Hall Auditorium, 7:30 PM on May 24, 2023
• Notice filed with Town Clerk Mary-Jane Ugalde on May 11, 2023

The Board of Finance conducted a budget hearing to present total expenditures of $39,750,096. The net budget is $34,525,369 after subtracting $5,224,727 in non-tax dollar transfers from revenue. No formal votes or decisions were recorded during the meeting.

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen will meet to discuss library personnel matters and the Eagle Scout Project Memorial Walkway. The agenda also includes discussions regarding ARPA funds, a cold storage building engineering proposal, and an RFP for Johnnycake Mountain Park Field.

• Library Personnel discussion
• Eagle Scout Project Memorial Walkway
• ARPA Discussion
• Cold Storage Building Engineering Proposal
• RFP Johnnycake Mountain Park Field

The Board of Selectmen approved several ARPA fund allocations, including $500,000 for a cold storage building and authorization for the BVFD to bid for a new fire truck. The board also approved salary increases for library staff and a new appointment to the WPCA Board.

• Appointed Mark Smaldone to the Water Pollution Control Authority (WPCA) Board (Unanimous)
• Increased library assistant salary to $16.34 per hour (Unanimous)
• Increased Custodian salary to $18.00 per hour (Unanimous)
• Approved $3,000 ARPA request in community grants (Unanimous)
• Reduced police accreditation standards funding by $42,000 (Unanimous)
• Reduced portable generator funding for CVS & Cumberland Farms by $35,000 (Unanimous)
• Authorized BVFD to bid for a replacement fire truck (Unanimous)
• Allocated $500,000 ARPA placeholder for a cold storage building (Unanimous)

Parks & Recreation Commission

The Parks & Recreation Commission meeting scheduled for May 22, 2023, was cancelled. No items were discussed or decided.

Conservation Commission

The Burlington Conservation Commission is holding its regular monthly meeting. The agenda includes approving the April minutes, hearing citizen comments, and receiving town updates. The commission will also discuss the status of the town website and receive an update on PA 490, a state law related to farmland taxation. Old and new business will be considered before adjournment.

• Approval of April 2023 meeting minutes
• Citizens comments
• Announcements and town updates
• Website progress update
• Update on PA 490

The Commission approved motions to research state statutes regarding 'nip' deposits and to explore a partnership with the Lewis Mills High School Eco-Action Club. Members also discussed the 2023-2024 Town Budget land acquisition fund and the transition to a new town grant writer.

• Approved April 19, 2023 meeting minutes as amended
• Approved motion for Amelia Kearney to research state statutes on nip deposits (Finan abstained)
• Approved motion for Vince Lambri to contact Eco-Action Club advisor Allen Hicks to explore future endeavors (Unanimous)

Board of Finance

The Burlington Board of Finance is holding a regular meeting to discuss routine matters including correspondence, minutes, citizen comment, and reports from the First Selectman, financial officer, and tax collector. The main item is the 2023-2024 budget, which will be reviewed.

• Acceptance of minutes from April 19 and May 3 meetings
• Citizen comment period
• First Selectman's report
• Financial report
• Tax Collector's report

The Board of Finance approved funding for the Covey Road Bridge Project, revaluation services, and two ARPA fund requests. The board also accepted the financial and Tax Collector's reports and discussed a projected mill reduction of about ½ mill for the 2023-2024 budget.

• Approved $4,643 from ARPA fund for Chamber of Commerce Community request (Unanimous)
• Approved $37,250 from ARPA fund for Atlas Technical Contract regarding Save the Sound Lawsuit (Unanimous)
• Approved $10,212 and $11,013.02 from Roads and Bridges Reserve for Black and Warner services for Covey Road Bridge Project (Unanimous)
• Approved $93,000 from roads and bridges for Cardinal Engineering inspection services for Covey Rd. Project (Unanimous)
• Approved $65,500 from revaluation reserve fund for Vision Government Solutions (Unanimous)
• Accepted financial report (Unanimous)
• Accepted Tax Collector’s Report (Unanimous)
• Accepted April 19 and May 3 meeting minutes (Unanimous)

Website Design Committee

The regularly scheduled meeting for the Website Design Committee on May 16, 2023, has been cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled for June 20, 2023.

Zoning Board of Appeals

The board held a public hearing regarding a variance request for a front yard setback at 80 Davis Rd. The application was denied following a unanimous vote. The board also requested updates to a separate application from Woodcrest Association Inc.

• Denied front yard setback variance for 80 Davis Rd (5-0)
• Approved April 18, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Water Pollution Control Authority

The Commission held a public hearing and approved the 2023 sewer usage fees for three service areas. Fees for Canton and Bristol remain unchanged from 2022, while Farmington fees increased. The board also discussed a proposed $245,000 fund transfer to the town.

• Approved 2023 Canton sewer usage fees at $410 (unanimous)
• Approved 2023 Farmington sewer usage fees at $442 (unanimous)
• Approved 2023 Bristol sewer usage fees at $354 (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from January 25, 2023 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from March 22, 2023 meeting (unanimous)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Burlington Planning & Zoning Commission is meeting to handle routine business, including approving prior minutes and receiving a zoning officer update. The main item is a public hearing on a special permit for earth removal at Larson's Garden Center on Covey Rd, plus a scheduled hearing for a sign special permit at Spielman Hwy.

• Public hearing: Application #2193 – Larson's Garden Center – Special Permit Earth Removal – Covey Rd #26
• Scheduled public hearing May 25, 2023: Application #2194 – Mashal Realty LLC – Special Permit Sign – Spielman Hwy #252
• Zoning officer report: 20 Brikham Way – cease and correct – light glare complaint update
• 2023 training status update for staff and commission

The Commission continued the public hearing for an earth removal special permit at 26 Covey Road to allow the applicant more time to address Town Engineer questions. No other new applications or substantive decisions were made during the meeting.

• Approved April 27, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Continued Public Hearing for Application 2193 (Larson’s Garden Center earth removal) to May 25, 2023

Inland Wetlands & Watercourses Commission

The Inland Wetlands and Watercourses Commission is holding a regular meeting to review and approve minutes, receive agent reports on several pending applications, and discuss new business including a home addition. The agenda includes communications about pesticide permit applications for local water bodies. No public hearings are scheduled.

• DEEP Pesticide Permit Application for Woods Pond, Heather Lane - Woodponds Association, Inc.
• Lake Garda Pesticide Application for DEEP Permit Aqua-2021-213
• 2023-007 – Byrne – George Washington Tpke #359 – new addition to existing home in regulated area
• 2023-004 – Temkin – Partridge Ln #43 – Emergency Septic Repair per engineered plans
• 2023-003 – Ellett – Barnes Hill Rd #4 – three 200 sq. ft. sheds, chicken coop relocation, porch improvement

The Commission approved the minutes from the December 14, 2022 meeting. An application for a home addition at 359 George Washington Tpke was tabled pending the submission of a map and construction sequence. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved December 14, 2022 meeting minutes
• Tabled application 2023-007 (Byrne) for home addition at 359 George Washington Tpke

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen will hold a regular meeting to discuss the annual town budget agenda and ARPA funds. The agenda also includes discussions regarding property sales, bridge change orders, and engineering proposals.

• Draft Annual Town Budget Meeting Agenda
• Cold Storage Building Engineering Proposal
• Covey Road Bridge Change Orders
• Potential Property Sales
• ARPA Discussion

The Board of Selectmen approved two change orders for the Covey Road Bridge project totaling $21,225.02. The board also adopted the agenda for the Annual Town Budget Meeting and tabled a proposal for a cold storage building.

• Approved agenda for Annual Town Budget Meeting (unanimous)
• Authorized Change Order #1 from Black and Warner for $10,212.00 (unanimous)
• Authorized Change Order #3 from Black and Warner for $11,013.02 (unanimous)
• Tabled Cold Storage Building Engineering Proposal to next meeting (unanimous)
• Accepted April 25, 2023 meeting minutes as amended (unanimous)

Economic Development Commission

The regularly scheduled Economic Development Commission meeting for May 8, 2023, has been cancelled. No business was conducted or discussed.

Parks & Recreation Commission

The regularly scheduled meeting of the Parks and Recreation Commission for May 3, 2023, has been cancelled. No business was conducted or discussed.

Board of Finance

The Burlington Board of Finance is holding a special meeting to discuss the 2023-24 budget. The agenda includes only the call to order, the budget discussion, and adjournment, with no other items listed.

• Discussion of the 2023-24 budget

The Board of Finance held a special meeting to review the 2023-24 budget, including recent changes, a mill rate projection sheet, and grant status. No votes were taken on the budget or any other substantive matter. The meeting adjourned unanimously after discussion.

• Adjourned meeting (6-0)

Library Board of Directors

The Burlington Public Library Board of Directors will meet to approve April minutes, discuss ongoing business including a library lane sign and several policies (public comment, behavior, collection development, building use), and consider a new library code of conduct. The director will present a budget report, library statistics, and a building report.

• Discussion of Library Lane Sign
• Review of Public Comment Policy
• Review of Behavior Policy
• Review of Collection Development Policy
• New Business: Library Code of Conduct

The Burlington Library Board of Directors met on May 2, 2023, and discussed several ongoing and new business items, including proposed edits to the Public Comment Policy, Materials Selection Policy, and a Library Lane sign. No formal votes were taken; the board reviewed options and suggested changes. The Director reported that the budget is at 73% expenditure, with a plan to move LED light costs to Capital to address an overage in Building Maintenance.

• Discussed edits to Public Comment Policy: 15-minute limit, resident/taxpayer requirement, sign-in without group affiliation
• Reviewed Materials Selection Policy edits: remove repetitive phrase, lowercase 'library director'
• Presented cost options for Library Lane sign: external vendor vs. town-built structure
• Noted Behavior Policy is now viewable on the website
• Proposed printing and displaying Code of Conduct in the library
• Identified 4 board members with terms expiring in June 2023
• Discussed adding pick-up of pre-ordered items as a self-service option
• Approved minutes from April 4, 2023

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission is meeting to review a special permit for earth removal at Larson's Garden Center and a sign permit for Mashal Realty LLC. They will also hear a presentation on DeSegregateCT and receive a zoning officer report on a cease-and-correct order.

• Public hearing scheduled for May 11, 2023, on Application #2193 – Larson's Garden Center – Special Permit Earth Removal – Covey Rd #26
• Application #2194 – Mashal Realty LLC – Special Permit Sign – Spielman Hwy #252
• Zoning Officer Report: 20 Brikham Way – Cease & Correct Issued for Light Glare Complaint
• DeSegregateCT 'Work. Live. Ride.' presentation

The commission approved the minutes from the April 13, 2023, meeting. No new applications were decided upon, and no public hearings were held during this session.

• Approved April 13, 2023, meeting minutes (unanimous)

Water Pollution Control Authority

The Burlington Water Pollution Control Authority public hearing and regular meeting scheduled for April 26, 2023, at 7:00 p.m. has been cancelled. The meeting will be rescheduled to a later date.

• Meeting cancelled
• Will be rescheduled

Water Pollution Control Authority

The Water Pollution Control Authority is holding a public hearing to consider and approve sewer usage fees for the year 2023. These fees apply to users in Bristol, Canton, and Farmington.

• Approval of 2023 Sewer Usage Fees for Bristol, Canton, and Farmington users

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen will hold a regular meeting to review minutes from the March 28, 2023, meeting. The agenda includes discussions regarding ARPA requests and a budget update.

• Appointments to Boards and Commissions
• ARPA Requests
• Budget Update

The Board of Selectmen approved two ARPA funding requests and authorized the First Selectman to execute a consent decree and a related technical contract. The board also accepted the minutes from the March 28 meeting.

• Authorized First Selectman to sign the Save the Sound Consent Decree (unanimous)
• Approved contract with Atlas Client Services for $37,250.00 (unanimous)
• Approved ARPA request for Burlington Chamber of Commerce for $4,643.00 (unanimous)
• Approved ARPA request for Atlas Technical Consultants for $37,250.00 (unanimous)
• Accepted March 28, 2023 meeting minutes as amended (unanimous)

Conservation Commission

The Burlington Conservation Commission is holding its regular monthly meeting. The agenda includes updates on Earth Day activities, a CLCC conference report, and PA 490, as well as a presentation on the commission's goals by Tom Finan. The meeting will also approve the previous month's minutes and take public comments.

• Approval of March 2023 meeting minutes
• Update on Earth Day activities
• CLCC conference report
• Update on PA 490
• Conservation Commission goals presentation by Tom Finan

The Commission approved the minutes from the March 15, 2023 meeting. Members discussed Earth Day activities and the Connecticut Land Conservation Conference. The commission reached a consensus to survey other towns that have adopted PA 490 Open Space.

• Approved March 15, 2023 minutes (Shadford/Roberge; Miller abstains)
• Consensus to survey towns that adopted PA 490 Open Space

Senior Citizens Commission

The commission will review the March meeting minutes and the current financial report. The agenda includes discussions regarding spring/summer programming and Meals on Wheels.

• Financial Report
• Spring/Summer Programming discussion
• Meals on Wheels discussion

The commission approved the minutes from the March meeting. Members reviewed upcoming spring and summer programming and discussed Meals on Wheels and Dial-A-Ride eligibility.

• Approved March meeting minutes with corrections (Murelli/Wielock)

Board of Finance

The Burlington Board of Finance is meeting to handle routine business, including accepting minutes, hearing citizen comment, and receiving reports from the First Selectman, financial officer, and tax collector. The board will also select an auditor and discuss the 2023-2024 budget.

• Auditor selection
• 2023-2024 budget discussion
• Financial report
• Tax Collector's report
• First Selectmen's reports

The Board of Finance authorized the purchase of a used mini excavator and hired King, King, and Associates as town auditors for three years. The board also approved the suspension of over $52,000 in unpaid taxes and allocated $64,392 from ARPA funds.

• Authorized suspension of unpaid taxes totaling $52,558.96 (Unanimous)
• Accepted March 15, 2023 meeting minutes (4-2)
• Denied proposal to engage CLA as auditors (2-4)
• Approved King, King, and Associates as auditors for three years starting June 30, 2023 (4-2)
• Approved spending up to $79,500 for a used mini excavator from Highway Equipment Reserve (Unanimous)
• Approved $64,392 from ARPA funds based on March 28th request list (Unanimous)
• Approved the Financial Report (Unanimous)
• Accepted the Tax Collector's Report (Unanimous)

Website Design Committee

The committee will review website analytics data and evaluate the current home page. Members will also work to define required elements for the home page and prepare questions for Civic Plus.

• Discussion of website analytics data
• Definition of required home page elements
• Review of the current home page
• Determination of questions for Civic Plus

Inland Wetlands & Watercourses Commission

The Burlington Inland Wetlands Agent approved application #2023-005 for a 6'x14' firewood shed at 52 Punch Brook Rd, located in a regulated area. The decision is subject to appeal within 15 days, and the notice was sent for publication in the Hartford Courant.

• Approved application #2023-005 for a firewood shed at 52 Punch Brook Rd
• Shed dimensions: 6'x14' in regulated area
• Appeals due within 15 days to Burlington Town Hall, 200 Spielman Highway
• Notice dated April 18, 2023, by Wetlands Enforcement Official Jerry Burns

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Burlington Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a regular meeting to review a variance application for a front-yard setback at 80 Davis Rd. The board will also act on minutes from its February 21, 2023 meeting, hear general communications, and address any new business. The meeting is open in person or via Zoom.

• Review Application 2023-562 – Dudzik – Front yard Setback Variance – Davis Rd #80
• Act on Meeting Minutes of February 21, 2023
• General Communications
• Any new business to come before the board

The board approved the minutes from February 21, 2023. A public hearing for a variance request from Dudzik (application 2023-562) was scheduled for May 16, 2023.

• Approved February 21, 2023 minutes (unanimous)
• Scheduled public hearing for Dudzik variance application 2023-562 for May 16, 2023 (unanimous)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission is meeting to address its agenda and review meeting materials, including a notice of decision and a public hearing document. The agenda is largely procedural, with no specific action items detailed.

• Review of notice of decision
• Public hearing document

The Planning and Zoning Commission approved a permit for passive recreation and signage at Johnnycake Mtn Park. The commission also scheduled a public hearing for an earth removal permit at Larson’s Garden Center.

• Approved Application #2187 for Johnnycake Mtn Park passive activities and signage (4-0)
• Approved minutes from March 9, 2023 meeting (unanimous)
• Set public hearing for May 11, 2023 regarding Application 2193 Larson’s Garden Center earth removal permit

Inland Wetlands & Watercourses Commission

The Inland Wetlands and Watercourses Commission's regularly scheduled meeting for Wednesday, April 12, 2023, has been cancelled. No items were discussed or decided.

• Meeting cancelled

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen meeting scheduled for Tuesday, April 11, 2023, has been cancelled.

Economic Development Commission

The Burlington Economic Development Commission is meeting via Zoom to review and approve the minutes from its March 13 meeting, and to receive updates on business and property developments, grant funding opportunities, and business support events. The agenda is largely procedural, with no specific decisions or proposals listed.

• Review/approve minutes of March 13 meeting
• Updates on business/property developments
• Updates on grant funding opportunities
• Updates on business support/events

The commission agreed to create a one-page fact sheet to inform local businesses about recently approved ordinances regarding cannabis, business signage, and indoor/outdoor dining. Members also discussed website improvements and a state grant opportunity. The May 8, 2023, meeting was cancelled due to a lack of quorum.

• Approved March 13 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Agreed to develop a one-page fact sheet for businesses regarding new ordinances
• Cancelled May 8, 2023, meeting

Library Board of Directors

The Burlington Public Library Board of Library Directors is holding its monthly meeting. The agenda is largely routine, covering approval of prior minutes, correspondence, and a director's report. Ongoing business includes updates on the Friends of the Library, a Library Lane sign, an ARPA grant, a Region 10 tutoring policy, and a public comment policy.

• Approval of minutes from March 7, 2023
• Update on ARPA grant
• Discussion of Region 10 tutoring policy
• Discussion of public comment policy
• Director's report including budget and library statistics

The Board approved the March 7, 2023, meeting minutes. Members discussed a $20,311 ARPA grant proposal for technology, furniture, and staffing to be sent to the Board of Finance. No other formal votes on policy or spending were recorded.

• Approved March 7, 2023 meeting minutes

Website Design Committee

The Website Committee is meeting to establish its operational structure. The agenda includes electing officers, setting future meeting dates, and reviewing expectations from the Board of Selectmen.

• Election of committee officers
• Establishment of meeting schedule
• Review of Board of Selectmen expectations

The Website Design Committee elected its leadership team and established a recurring monthly meeting date. No other substantive business was conducted.

• Elected Craig Morrell as Chairman (unanimous)
• Elected Brian Cassidy as Vice Chairman (unanimous)
• Elected Christa Ronalter as Secretary (unanimous)
• Approved meeting on the 3rd Tuesday of the month at Town Hall (unanimous)

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen will hold a regular meeting to discuss ARPA requests and provide a budget update. The agenda also includes appointments to boards and commissions and the acceptance of minutes from the February 28, 2023, meeting.

• ARPA Requests
• Budget Update
• Appointments to Boards and Commissions

The Board of Selectmen unanimously approved several ARPA fund requests totaling $107,392 for community projects. The board also authorized the purchase of a used mini excavator. Other items discussed included the Main Street Bridge project and JCMP fence repairs.

• Approved ARPA requests totaling $107,392 (unanimous)
• Authorized purchase of used mini excavator for $79,500 from Highway Equipment Reserve Fund (unanimous)
• Accepted February 28, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Parks & Recreation Commission

The Commission will review the January 2023 minutes, financial report, and winter programming. Discussion includes updates regarding playgrounds, facilities, and Johnnycake Mountain Park.

• Financial Report
• Winter Programming
• Playground facility updates
• Johnnycake Mountain Park updates

The provided document is a notice of a special meeting. It does not record any decisions, votes, or outcomes.

Planning & Zoning Commission

This agenda indicates that the Planning and Zoning Commission meeting scheduled for March 23, 2023, has been cancelled. The only substantive document is a cancellation notice; no other business items are listed.

• Meeting cancellation notice

Water Pollution Control Authority

The authority will meet to approve previous minutes and review sewer connection matters. The agenda includes a specific discussion regarding Lot 105-1 West Side Boulevard.

• Sewer connection: Lot 105-1 West Side Boulevard
• Approval of January 25, 2023 special meeting minutes
• Approval of January 25, 2023 public hearing minutes
• Review of invoices and engineering updates

The Water Pollution Control Authority approved a sewer connection for a specific property. The board tabled the approval of two sets of previous meeting minutes. Members discussed establishing a timeline for notices to properties not yet connected to the sewer system.

• Approved sewer connection at 105 West Side Boulevard (unanimous)
• Tabled approval of January 25, 2023 special meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Tabled approval of January 25, 2034 public hearing minutes (unanimous)

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen and the Board of Finance are holding a special joint meeting. The primary purpose of this session is a budget workshop.

• Budget Workshop

The meeting consisted of a budget workshop where the police, fire, and public works departments presented their budgets and answered questions. No substantive votes or policy decisions were recorded.

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Burlington Zoning Board of Appeals has canceled its March 21, 2023 meeting because there is no new business to consider. The next meeting will be held as scheduled in a hybrid in-person/Zoom format.

• Meeting canceled due to no new business

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Burlington Zoning Board of Appeals is holding a regular meeting with a procedural agenda only. The board will take attendance, designate alternates, vote on the minutes from the February 21, 2023 meeting, and hear general communications. No applications, hearings, or other substantive matters are listed for discussion or decision.

• Approval of meeting minutes from February 21, 2023
• Attendance and designation of alternates
• General communications

Board of Finance

The Board of Selectmen and Board of Finance are holding a special joint meeting for a budget workshop. The agenda includes only a call to order, the budget workshop, and adjournment, with no other items listed.

• Budget workshop

The Board of Finance conducted a special meeting focused on budget presentations. Department heads for police, fire, and public works presented their budgets and discussed capital plans and reserve accounts. No formal votes on budget approvals were recorded.

• Adjourned meeting at 8:15 PM (unanimous)

Board of Assessment Appeals

The Burlington Board of Assessment Appeals will not hold its March 2023 meeting because no applications to appeal were received. This is a procedural notice from the Assessor, Beth Paul.

• No March 2023 meeting held
• No applications to appeal filed

Board of Assessment Appeals

The Burlington Board of Assessment Appeals will not hold its March 2023 meeting because no applications to appeal were received. This is a procedural notice from the town assessor.

• No March 2023 meeting held
• No applications to appeal filed

Inland Wetlands & Watercourses Commission

The Burlington Inland Wetlands and Watercourses Commission's agent approved application #2023-001 for an underground drainage trench with PVC piping connecting to a catch basin on Heather Ln #5. The decision is subject to appeal within 15 days.

• Approved application #2023-001 for drainage trench with PVC piping on Heather Ln #5
• Trench connects to catch basin 53' to 100' in regulated area
• Appeals due within 15 days to Burlington Town Hall, 200 Spielman Highway

Conservation Commission

The Burlington Conservation Commission is holding its regular monthly meeting. The agenda includes approval of prior minutes, citizen comments, an announcement of a new member appointment, and updates on Earth Day activities and PA 490. No major decisions or proposals are listed; the meeting appears to be routine business.

• Approval of February 2023 meeting minutes
• Announcement of Amelia Kearney's appointment to the commission
• Update on Earth Day activities
• Update on PA 490

The commission approved the February 15, 2023, meeting minutes and adopted a new procedure requiring presenters to finish before questions are taken. Members discussed PA 490 Open Space and plans for an Earth Day community cleanup on April 22, 2023.

• Approved February 15, 2023, minutes with one correction (Shadford/Hebert)
• Approved motion to allow presenters to finish before entertaining questions/comments (Finan/Roberge)

Senior Citizens Commission

The commission will review the January meeting minutes and a financial report. Discussion topics include winter programming and Meals on Wheels.

• Financial Report
• Winter Programming
• Meals on Wheels Discussion

The commission approved the minutes from the January meeting. Members discussed winter programming and the possibility of partnering with the Bristol Senior Center to provide Meals on Wheels in town.

• Approved January meeting minutes (Murelli/Wielock; Abstain: Vallee)

Board of Finance

The Board of Finance approved several funding requests, including ARPA grants for town projects and an ADA compliance study. The board also elected a co-chair and approved the financial and tax collector reports.

• Elected Sue Brault as co-chair of the BOF (unanimous)
• Denied motion to remove 3-minute speaking time limit (2-5)
• Approved $24,109.60 from ARPA fund for BOS-approved requests (unanimous)
• Approved up to $23,000 from Contingency fund for Rails to Trails grant application (unanimous)
• Allocated $16,000 from Roads and Bridges for Spielman Highway Street Scape Phase 3 (unanimous)
• Approved $43,000 in ARPA funds for ADA compliance study, contingent on BOS approval (unanimous)
• Approved the Financial Report (unanimous)
• Accepted the Tax Collector's Report (unanimous)

Board of Selectmen

This meeting of the Burlington Board of Selectmen has been cancelled, as indicated by the cancellation notice. The agenda contains no substantive items for discussion or decision.

Parks & Recreation Commission

The Burlington Parks and Recreation Commission is holding a special meeting to discuss routine business, including approving January minutes, a financial report, winter programming, and facility updates. Updates on playgrounds and Johnnycake Mountain Park are also on the agenda. The meeting is largely procedural with no major decisions or public hearings listed.

• Review of January 2023 meeting minutes
• Financial report
• Winter programming discussion
• Playground facility updates
• Johnnycake Mountain Park updates

Economic Development Commission

The Burlington Economic Development Commission is meeting via Zoom to review and approve the minutes from its February 13 meeting and receive updates on business and property developments, including Spielman Highway sidewalk and ADA compliance, Johnnycake Mountain Park designation and zoning, and sign regulations. The commission will also discuss grant funding opportunities, including ARPA requests and Rails to Trails repairs, and updates on business support and events, such as the Town Website Committee.

• Spielman Highway sidewalks and ADA compliance update
• Johnnycake Mountain Park designation and zoning update
• Sign regulations update
• ARPA grant funding requests
• Rails to Trails repairs grant funding

The commission approved the minutes from the February 13 meeting. Members discussed updates on town ordinances, grant funding, and upcoming community events, but no other formal votes were taken.

• Approved February 13 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission is meeting to review its agenda and meeting materials, which include a notice of decision and public hearing documents. No specific actions or proposals are listed in the agenda text.

• Review of notice of decision
• Review of public hearing materials

The Commission approved updates to zoning regulations covering dining, signage, cannabis, noise, and LID/MS4, effective March 10, 2023. Two special permits were granted: one for earth removal on Prospect Street and one for a ham radio antenna on Meadow Road.

• Approved Zoning Regulation Updates for dining, signage, cannabis, LID/MS4, and noise (6-0)
• Approved Application #2191 for earth removal at Prospect Street #78 with stipulation not to traverse Main Street with large trucks (6-0)
• Approved Application #2192 for a ham radio antenna at Meadow Road #35 with stipulation to install anti-climb measures (6-0)
• Approved February 9, 2023, meeting minutes (unanimous)

Inland Wetlands & Watercourses Commission

The Inland Wetlands and Watercourses Commission's regularly scheduled meeting for Wednesday, March 8, 2023, has been cancelled. No items were discussed or decided.

• Meeting cancelled

Library Board of Directors

The Burlington Public Library Board of Library Directors is holding its monthly meeting to handle routine business and discuss several ongoing items. Topics include a potential bus stop at Library Lane, a Library Lane sign, and the ARPA grant, along with the director's and budget reports. The meeting is open to the public with time for public comment.

• Potential bus stop at Library Lane
• Library Lane sign
• ARPA grant discussion
• Approval of February 7, 2023 meeting minutes
• Budget report and library statistics

The Board unanimously approved a policy change requiring complaint forms to be submitted by Burlington residents or taxpayers. Members also agreed to proceed with a new sign for Library Lane featuring the library's name and hours.

• Approved February 7, 2023 meeting minutes
• Approved requirement that complaint forms be filled out by Burlington residents or taxpayers (unanimous)
• Decided to move forward with a Library Lane sign containing name and hours

Parks & Recreation Commission

The Parks and Recreation Commission is holding its regular monthly meeting. The agenda includes approval of prior minutes, a financial report, updates on winter programming, facility updates including playgrounds, and Johnnycake Mountain Park updates. No major decisions or public hearings are listed.

• Financial report
• Winter programming update
• Playground facility updates
• Johnnycake Mountain Park updates

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen will discuss ARPA fund requests, a Rail to Trails grant application and engineering, Spielman Highway sidewalk engineering, an ADA compliance engineering proposal, and Johnnycake Mountain Park designation and zoning application. The meeting also includes appointments to boards and commissions and approval of prior meeting minutes.

• ARPA fund requests
• Rail to Trails grant application and engineering
• Spielman Highway sidewalk engineering
• ADA compliance engineering proposal
• Johnnycake Mountain Park designation and zoning application

The Board of Selectmen authorized several engineering agreements with Cardinal Engineering for town infrastructure and ADA compliance. They also approved various committee appointments and a zoning application for Johnnycake Mountain Park.

• Appointed Amelia Kearney to the Conservation Commission through 6/30/2023
• Appointed six members to the Website Committee through 3/1/2024
• Approved ARPA requests of 2.28.2023, excluding the Building Land Use proposal
• Authorized $23,000 agreement with Cardinal Engineering for Multi-Use Trail Grant engineering
• Authorized First Selectman to apply for the Multi-Use Trail Grant
• Authorized $16,000 contract with Cardinal Engineering for Spielman Highway sidewalk design
• Authorized up to $43,000 agreement with Cardinal Engineering for an ADA compliance report
• Approved submission of a special permit for Johnnycake Mountain Park to the Planning and Zoning Commission

Planning & Zoning Commission

The regularly scheduled Planning and Zoning Commission meeting for Thursday, February 23rd, 2023, has been cancelled. No items were discussed or decided.

• Meeting cancelled

Water Pollution Control Authority

The regular scheduled meeting of the Water Pollution Control Authority for February 22, 2023, has been cancelled. No items were discussed or decided.

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Burlington Zoning Board of Appeals is meeting to continue a public hearing on a setback variance application for a property on Dover Rd, and to handle routine items like approving prior minutes and communications.

• Continuation of public hearing for Application 022-561 (McGough) for setback variances at Dover Rd #6
• Approval of meeting minutes from January 17, 2023

The Zoning Board of Appeals approved a variance request for a 12ft x 12ft deck at Dover Rd. #6d. The approval includes specific conditions regarding stairs, enclosures, and the space beneath the deck.

• Approved January 17, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Granted setback variance for application 022-561 (McGough) for a rear yard variance of 8 feet and a side yard variance of 12 feet (4-1)

Conservation Commission

The Burlington Conservation Commission is holding its regular monthly meeting. The agenda includes guest speakers from the Burlington Land Trust and for Earth Day activities, along with updates on protected wetland signs, PA 490, and a chair report on a meeting with the First Selectman.

• Guest speaker Jamie McCusker, President, Burlington Land Trust
• Guest speaker J.P. Parente on Earth Day Town Activities
• Update on Protected Wetland Signs
• Update on PA 490
• Chair report on meeting with First Selectman

The Commission voted to coordinate with the Earth Day Town cleanup scheduled for April 22, 2023. Members volunteered as area leaders and the Commission tabled a motion regarding protected wetlands signage.

• Approved minutes of January 18, 2023 meeting
• Approved motion to coordinate with Earth Day Town Cleanup Committee
• Tabled motion regarding protected wetlands signage (unanimous)

Senior Citizens Commission

The regularly scheduled meeting of the Senior Citizens Commission for February 15, 2023, has been cancelled.

Board of Finance

The Board of Finance approved funding for the Main Street Bridge and brush truck upgrades. The board also authorized a pay rate increase for auditors and accepted the financial and tax collector reports.

• Authorized $1,149,492.50 from Bridge and Road reserve fund for Main Street Bridge project (unanimous)
• Authorized $7,400 from Apparatus Reserve funds for BVFD brush truck upgrades (unanimous)
• Authorized First Selectman to negotiate $43,100 pay rate for auditors (unanimous)
• Approved Financial Report (unanimous)
• Accepted Tax Collector’s Report (unanimous)
• Accepted January 18, 2023 meeting minutes (Brault/Miller - Kirchner opposed)

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen meeting scheduled for February 14, 2023, has been cancelled. No items were discussed or decided.

Town Meetings

This is the agenda for Burlington, CT's Annual Town Meeting. The meeting will consider the annual town report for 2021-2022, the signed financial statements, and the single audit for 2022. The agenda is largely procedural, with no specific action items listed beyond reviewing these documents.

• Annual Town Report 2021-2022
• Signed Financial Statements
• Single Audit 2022

The town unanimously accepted the 2021-2022 annual report, which noted total expenditures of $38,072,588. Voters also authorized the First Selectman to apply for and spend 100% reimbursable grants that do not impact the general fund budget through January 31, 2024.

• Accepted 2021-2022 annual report (unanimous voice vote)
• Authorized First Selectman to apply for and expend 100% reimbursable grant proceeds from Feb 1, 2023 to Jan 31, 2024 (unanimous voice vote)

Economic Development Commission

The Burlington Economic Development Commission is meeting via Zoom to review and potentially approve the minutes from its January 9 meeting. The commission will receive updates on business and property developments, grant funding opportunities including a grant writing consultant, and business support items such as signage regulations and Tavern Day. Public comment is also scheduled.

• Review/approve minutes of January 9 meeting
• Updates on business/property developments
• Updates on grant funding opportunities, including a grant writing consultant
• Updates on signage regulations/opportunities
• Updates on Tavern Day

The commission approved the minutes from the January 9 meeting. Members discussed ARPA funding deadlines, the Town website update, and the Sidewalk Extension project. No other formal votes or decisions were recorded.

• Approved January 9 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen is holding a special meeting for a budget workshop. The meeting agenda contains only a call to order, the budget workshop, and adjournment.

• Budget workshop discussion

The Board of Selectmen met for a budget workshop where First Selectman Doug Thompson presented the proposed FY 2023-2024 budget. The board discussed the budget and Town Reserves. No formal votes on budget line items were recorded.

• Discussed FY 2023-2024 proposed budget and Town Reserves

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Burlington Planning & Zoning Commission is meeting to review agenda items and materials, including a public hearing and a notice of decision. The agenda is largely procedural, with no specific action items detailed in the provided text.

• Public hearing document listed
• Notice of decision document listed

The Commission granted a two-year special permit for the removal of approximately 20,000 yards of earth at a 29-acre parcel on Pine Hill Road. Other applications regarding a municipal park, earth removal, and a ham radio antenna were scheduled for future public hearings.

• Approved Application #2189 for earth removal at Pine Hill Rd (7-0)
• Approved minutes from January 26, 2023, meeting (unanimous)

Inland Wetlands & Watercourses Commission

The regularly scheduled Inland Wetlands and Watercourses Commission meeting for February 8, 2023, has been cancelled. No items were discussed or decided.

Board of Selectmen

The Burlington Board of Selectmen will hold a special meeting to discuss a contract for the Main Street Bridge and conduct a budget workshop. No other items are on the agenda.

• Main Street Bridge contract discussion
• Budget workshop

The Board of Selectmen unanimously approved a construction contract for the Main Street Bridge. The Board also held a workshop to discuss the proposed FY 2023-2024 budget, focusing on personnel costs and town reserves.

• Authorized First Selectman Thompson to sign construction contract with Black and Warner Construction Co. Inc for $1,149,492.50 (Unanimous)

Library Board of Directors

The Burlington Public Library Board of Directors will hold its monthly meeting, covering routine items like minutes approval and public comment, plus ongoing business including a potential bus stop at Library Lane, a solar panel update, an ARPA grant, and an HVAC system assessment. The director's report will include library statistics and upcoming events.

• Potential bus stop at Library Lane
• Solar panel update
• ARPA grant discussion
• HVAC system assessment
• Approval of January 3, 2023 meeting minutes

The Board approved the minutes from the January 3, 2023 meeting. Members discussed the status of solar panel installation, ARPA grant requests, and an HVAC assessment. No other formal votes were recorded.

• Approved January 3, 2023 meeting minutes

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Burlington Planning & Zoning Commission is meeting to review a proposed regulation text amendment for the town (Application #2190) and to schedule a public hearing for an earth removal application. The agenda includes routine items like approving minutes and electing officers.

• Application #2190: Town of Burlington regulation text amendments at 200 Spielman Hwy
• Public hearing scheduled for Feb 9, 2023: Application #2189, Environmental Learning Centers of CT, earth removal on Pine Hill Rd
• Elections for Chairman and Secretary
• Review and approve minutes of January 12, 2022 meeting

The Commission elected its Chairman, Vice Chair, and Secretary. A public hearing for regulation text amendments at 200 Spielman Hwy was scheduled for March 9th.

• Approved minutes from January 12, 2023 meeting (unanimous)
• Set public hearing for Application #2190 (Regulation Text Amendments - 200 Spielman Hwy) for March 9th
• Elected Richard Miller as Chairman
• Elected Rob Wilson as Vice Chair
• Elected Rudy Franciamore as Secretary

Water Pollution Control Authority

The Water Pollution Control Authority approved a Special Sewer Assessment to fund the Farmington Treatment Plant Upgrade. The assessment will be billed in 20 annual installments. Several properties on Stafford Road were exempted from the assessment.

• Approved Special Sewer Assessment for Farmington Treatment Plant Upgrade at $95.00 per equivalent dwelling unit in 20 annual installments (unanimous)
• Exempted 12 properties on Stafford Road from the Special Sewer Assessment because no sewer extension line is in the street (unanimous)
• Approved January 4, 2023 Special Meeting Minutes as amended (unanimous)

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen will hold a regular meeting to discuss the location of the Johnnycake Mountain athletic field and consider appointments to boards and commissions. The agenda also includes a Lions Club Carnival item and acceptance of prior meeting minutes.

• Johnnycake Mountain Athletic Field Location discussion
• Lions Club Carnival item
• Appointments to Boards and Commissions
• Accept minutes from January 10, 2023 Regular Meeting

The Board of Selectmen voted to proceed with the field design for the horse ring location at Johnnycake Mountain Park. The board denied a motion to hire professional design services for further location analysis and denied a request for a park sign application. The revised agenda for the February 13 Annual Town Meeting was also approved.

• Approved proceeding with field design for the horse ring location (3-2)
• Denied motion to hire professional design services for field location analysis (1-4)
• Denied motion for Building Department to file a sign application for Johnnycake Mt. Park (1-4)
• Approved revised Annual Town Meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from January 10, 2023, meeting (unanimous)
• Approved continuing the Lions Club Carnival for July 20-22 (unanimous)

Town Meetings

This is the annual town meeting agenda for Burlington, CT. The agenda lists supporting documents including the annual town report for 2021-2022, final statements for 2022, and the signed state single audit. No specific action items or votes are listed beyond the presentation of these documents.

• Annual town report 2021-2022
• Final statements 2022
• Signed state single audit

Senior Citizens Commission

The Burlington Senior Citizen Commission is meeting to discuss winter programming and a tax abatement proposal. The agenda also includes approval of November meeting minutes, a financial report, and public comment.

• Tax abatement discussion
• Winter programming review
• Financial report
• Approval of November meeting minutes
• Public comment period

The commission approved the minutes from the November meeting. Members discussed winter programming, tax abatement research, and potential Meals on Wheels services. No other formal votes were taken.

• Approved November meeting minutes (Provost/Blair; Abstain: Murelli, Royko)

Board of Finance

The Burlington Board of Finance is holding a regular meeting to accept prior minutes, hear citizen comment, and receive reports from the First Selectman, financial staff, and Tax Collector. The board will also review the Town Report. The agenda is largely procedural, with no specific action items or dollar amounts listed.

• Acceptance of minutes from December 21, 2022 regular meeting
• Citizen comment period
• First Selectman's report
• Financial report
• Tax Collector's report and Town Report review

The Board of Finance approved the use of ARPA funds for a new 2024 ambulance and distributions to residents and businesses. The board also elected its chairman and secretary and accepted several financial reports.

• Elected Jerry Mullen as Chairman (3-2)
• Nominated Sue Brault as secretary (unanimous)
• Approved ARPA fund distribution of $67,422.32 to residents and businesses (unanimous)
• Approved up to $393,405 from ARPA funds for a new 2024 ambulance, including a $22,500 contingency (unanimous)
• Approved Bond Resolution (unanimous)
• Accepted revised transfer policy (unanimous)
• Accepted Financial Report (unanimous)
• Accepted Tax Collector's Report and Town Report (unanimous)

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission voted unanimously to support the town's endorsement of the Pollinator Pathway. The commission also elected a new Vice President and reviewed conservation goals for 2023.

• Approved support for Burlington endorsing Pollinator Pathway (unanimous)
• Elected John Hebert as Vice President (unanimous)
• Accepted minutes from November 16, 2022 meeting

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Burlington Zoning Board of Appeals is meeting to consider a public hearing application for setback variances on a property at Dover Rd #6, along with routine administrative items. The board will also act on minutes from the previous meeting and address any new business.

• Public hearing for Application 022-561 – McGough – setback variances – Dover Rd #6
• Act on meeting minutes of December 20, 2022
• Attendance and designation of alternates
• General communications

The board approved the minutes from December 20, 2022. A public hearing for ZBA Application 2022-561 regarding a variance request by Glen McGough was opened and subsequently suspended until February 21, 2023, to allow for further information.

• Approved December 20, 2022 minutes (Unanimous, 1 abstention)
• Suspended public hearing for ZBA Application 2022-561 until February 21, 2023

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission voted to opt out of all forms of cannabis as defined in the regulations. The board also granted final approval for specific lots in the Washington Farms Phase III development.

• Opted out of all forms of cannabis (6-2)
• Moved Washington Farms Phase III Lots 15, 16 & 25 from Conditional Approval to Final Approval (All in favor)
• Approved minutes from November 10, 2022 meeting (Unanimous)
• Scheduled public hearing for Environmental Learning Centers of CT earth removal application for February 9, 2023

Inland Wetlands & Watercourses Commission

The Inland Wetlands and Watercourses Commission's regularly scheduled meeting for Wednesday, January 11, 2023, has been cancelled. No items were discussed or decided.

• Meeting cancelled

Board of Selectmen

The Burlington Board of Selectmen will hold a regular meeting with an executive session for the Library Director. The public agenda includes discussion of ARPA requests, the upcoming town budget, sidewalk proposals, and a resolution to close out certain bond projects.

• Resolution designating closeouts of certain bond projects
• Discussion of ARPA requests
• Budget discussion
• Sidewalk proposals
• Johnnycake Mountain Park update

The Board approved several expenditures using ARPA funds, including a new ambulance and police and registrar equipment. The board also authorized a salary increase for the Library Director and additional funding for sidewalk project plans.

• Approved 6.9% salary increase for Library Director (unanimous)
• Adopted resolution to close out certain bond projects (unanimous)
• Accepted agenda for Annual Town Meeting on January 23, 2023 (unanimous)
• Authorized $4,000 to Cardinal Engineering for phase 3 sidewalk project plans (unanimous)
• Approved $67,422.32 in ARPA funds for police and registrar requests (unanimous)
• Approved up to $393,405 from ARPA funds for a 2024 ambulance (unanimous)
• Approved that First Selectman present preliminary FY 2023-2024 budget by Feb 3, 2023 (unanimous)
• Accepted minutes from December 13, 2022 meeting (unanimous)

Economic Development Commission

The Burlington Economic Development Commission is holding a regular meeting via Zoom. The agenda includes approving the previous meeting's minutes, nominating officers for 2023, and receiving updates on business/property developments, grant funding opportunities, and business support/events. Public comment is also scheduled.

• Review and approve minutes of December 12 meeting
• Nomination of officers for 2023
• Updates on business/property developments
• Updates on grant funding opportunities
• Updates on business support/events

The commission approved the minutes from the December 12 meeting and nominated its officers for 2023. Members discussed adding commercial property listings and business opportunities to the new town website.

• Approved December 12 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Tod Kallenbach as Chair
• Approved Kevin Bair and Lambri as Vice Chairs
• Approved Bryan Cassidy as Secretary

Parks & Recreation Commission

The Burlington Parks and Recreation Commission is meeting to handle routine business including a financial report, winter programming, and facilities updates. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major decisions or public hearings listed.

• Financial report review
• Winter programming discussion
• Johnnycake Mountain Park updates
• Facilities updates

The Commission approved the minutes from the November 2, 2022 meeting and established the 2023 meeting schedule. Members discussed transitioning budget payments to the General Fund and potential capital improvements at Malerbo and the Foote Road pavilion.

• Approved November 2, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved 2023 meeting schedule for March 1, May 3, June 7, Aug 2, Sept 6, and Nov 1 (unanimous)

Water Pollution Control Authority

The Water Pollution Control Authority will hold a special meeting to set a public hearing on the Farmington Treatment Plant upgrade. The board will also elect officers for 2023, approve the 2023 meeting schedule, and review minutes and invoices.

• Farmington Treatment Plant upgrade: board to set a public hearing
• Election of 2023 officers (Chairman, Vice Chair, Secretary)
• Approval of 2023 meeting schedule
• Approval of minutes from October 26, 2022
• Budget review

The Authority established a special assessment of $95 per equivalent dwelling unit per year for 20 years for the Farmington Treatment Plant upgrade. A public hearing on the assessment is scheduled for January 25, 2023. The board also elected its officers and approved a professional services invoice.

• Elected Eric Eggleston as Chairman (5-0-0)
• Elected Paul Bystrak as Vice Chairman (4-0-1)
• Elected Steven Perry as Secretary (5-0-0)
• Set 2023 regular meetings for the fourth Thursday of each month (5-0-0)
• Approved October 26, 2022 meeting minutes (4-0-1)
• Set public hearing for special assessment of benefits for Jan 25, 2023 (5-0-0)
• Set special assessment at $95.00 per equivalent dwelling unit per year for 20 years (5-0-0)
• Approved Weston & Sampson invoice #12221354 for $14,650.00 (5-0-0)

Library Board of Directors

The Burlington Public Library Board of Directors will hold its monthly meeting on January 3, 2023, at 7:00 PM in the library's Conference Room and via Zoom. The agenda is largely procedural, covering approval of December minutes, public comment, correspondence, ongoing business with the Friends of the Library, and a director's report on statistics, events, and building status. No major decisions or proposals are listed.

• Approval of minutes from December 6, 2022 meeting
• Public comment period
• Friends of the Library update
• Director's report: library statistics, upcoming events, building report
• Next meeting scheduled for February 7, 2023

The Board approved the meeting minutes from December 6, 2022. Members discussed budget updates, solar panel delivery, and potential summer literacy programs. No other formal votes were recorded.

• Approved December 6, 2022 meeting minutes