Burlington public meetings in 2024
173 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Conservation Commission
The Conservation Commission will meet to address vacancies on the commission. The body will also receive updates regarding PA 490, land acquisition with the Burlington Land Trust, and the recycling deposit shed.
- Open positions on the Conservation Commission
- PA 490 updates
- Land Acquisition/Burlington Land Trust updates
- Recycling deposit shed updates
The Burlington Conservation Commission met on December 18, 2024, and unanimously approved the minutes from the November 20 meeting. No formal decisions were made; discussions included recruiting new members, potential land acquisition with the land trust, and the possibility of adding a bottle deposit shed. The meeting adjourned at 8:00 PM.
- Approved November 20, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)
Board of Finance
The Board of Finance will meet to discuss an audit with King, King & Associates and conduct the election of officers. The meeting also includes reports from the First Selectmen, the Tax Collector, and a financial report.
- Audit discussion with King, King & Associates
- Election of officers
The Burlington Board of Finance tabled its officer election and approved several financial actions, including $23,000 for Phase Three Sidewalks from Roads and Bridges, a reduction of $18,245.24 in ARPA funding for various departments, and $47,885.61 in ARPA expenditures for police and fire/ambulance equipment. A motion to transfer funds from the Water Pollution Control Authority and Parks and Recreation Board was rescinded for clarification. The board also accepted the November 20 minutes, the financial report, and the tax collector's report.
- Tabled election of officers (passed, Kirschner nay)
- Approved $23,000 for Phase Three Sidewalks from Roads and Bridges (unanimous)
- Approved $18,245.24 reduction in ARPA funding for Tavern, Police, Library, Parks and Recreation (unanimous)
- Approved $47,885.61 in ARPA expenditures for police radios/firearms and fire/ambulance repairs (unanimous)
- Rescinded motion to transfer $317,240.48 from Water Pollution Control Authority and Parks and Recreation to Town Hall/Library and Parks Reserve
- Accepted November 20, 2024 minutes (unanimous)
- Approved financial report (unanimous)
- Accepted tax collector's report (unanimous)
Board of Selectmen
The Burlington Board of Selectmen will consider revising Cardinal Engineering's Phase 3 Sidewalks proposal, receive an ARPA update, and hold an executive session on the American Tower proposal. The agenda also includes citizen comments, minutes approval, appointments to boards, and selectmen's reports.
- Cardinal Engineering Proposal Revision to Phase 3 Sidewalks
- ARPA Update and Requests
- Executive Session on American Tower Proposal
- Appointments to Boards and Commissions
- Accept Minutes from November 12 and 26, 2024 Regular Meetings
The Board of Selectmen approved engineering design services for the Burlington Streetscape phase 3 sidewalks, not to exceed $23,000, contingent on an easement from the Cemetery Association. They also reduced ARPA funding for several items by $18,245.24 and recommended allocating $47,885.61 from ARPA funds for police and fire/ambulance equipment and repairs. The board accepted minutes from two prior meetings and held an executive session on the American Tower proposal.
- Approved Cardinal Engineering design services for phase 3 sidewalks, not to exceed $23,000 (unanimous)
- Reduced ARPA funding for Elton Tavern, police, library, parks & recreation by $18,245.24 (unanimous)
- Recommended Finance Board allocate $47,885.61 from ARPA for police radios, firearms, fire propane, and Engine 1 repairs (unanimous)
- Accepted minutes from November 12 and November 26, 2024 meetings (unanimous, with abstentions)
- Entered and exited executive session on American Tower proposal (unanimous)
Economic Development Commission
The Economic Development Commission will hold a routine meeting with updates on business and property developments, grant funding opportunities, and community events. The only decision expected is approval of the October meeting minutes. No major votes or proposals are on the agenda.
- Review and approve minutes of October 14 meeting
- Updates on business/property developments
- Updates on grant funding opportunities
- Updates on business support/events including Taste of Burlington
- Discussion of EDC meeting schedule and location
The Burlington Economic Development Commission met via Zoom on December 9, 2024, but only three members were present, lacking a quorum. No motions, votes, or official business were conducted, and the meeting was adjourned.
- No quorum; no official actions taken
Library Board of Directors
The Burlington Public Library Board of Library Directors will meet to discuss ongoing business and receive reports from the director. The agenda includes a review of the FY26 budget request.
- FY26 budget request
- Friends of the Library update
- Library statistics, budget, and building reports
Board of Selectmen
The Board of Selectmen will meet to discuss several town infrastructure projects and vehicle acquisitions. The agenda includes reviews of engineering and applications for local bridges and sidewalks.
- Purchase of Police Vehicle and Building Official Vehicle
- Sidewalk Project Phase 3
- Alpine Bridge Supplemental Engineering
- West Chippen Hill Supplemental Application
- Appointments to Boards and Commissions
Senior Citizens Commission
This is a routine meeting of the Burlington Senior Citizens Commission. The agenda includes approval of prior minutes, a financial report, and discussion of upcoming fall/winter programming. No significant decisions or budget items are listed.
- Review and approval of October meeting minutes
- Financial report on commission funds
- Discussion of fall/winter programming for seniors
- Public comment period
Conservation Commission
The Burlington Conservation Commission will meet to review its new website, discuss open positions, set the 2025 meeting schedule, and receive updates on PA 490, land acquisition, recycling, and other conservation matters. The agenda is largely procedural with no specific decisions or dollar amounts listed.
- Open positions on the Conservation Commission
- Review of new Conservation Commission town website
- Update on PA 490 (property tax law for farmland/open space)
- Update on land acquisition
- Update on recycling deposit shed
Board of Finance
The Board of Finance will meet to review reports from the First Selectmen, the financial report, and the Tax Collector's report. The meeting also includes the acceptance of minutes from the October 16, 2024 meeting.
- Acceptance of October 16, 2024 meeting minutes
- First Selectmen’s Reports
- Financial Report
- Tax Collector’s Report
Solid Waste Committee
The Solid Waste Committee is holding a special meeting to discuss updates regarding solid waste and recycling. The agenda consists primarily of procedural items and a general update.
- Solid Waste and Recycling Update
Inland Wetlands & Watercourses Commission
The regularly scheduled meeting for November 13, 2024, has been cancelled. No items were decided or discussed.
Parks & Recreation Commission
The Burlington Parks and Recreation Commission is holding a special meeting to discuss seasonal programming, including the Holiday Sing, Holiday Light Competition, and Ice Skating Rink, as well as a 5-Year Plan for future projects. The board will also review minutes from October and take public comment. No votes or financial actions are specified on this agenda.
- Discussion of the 5-Year Plan for parks and recreation
- Seasonal programming: Holiday Sing, Holiday Light Competition, Ice Skating Rink
- Review of October meeting minutes
- Public comment period
Board of Selectmen
The Board of Selectmen will discuss several operational items including a proposal for HVAC at Fire Station 4, adjusting the Senior Accountant salary, and purchasing a street sweeper. The board will also consider the Elton Tavern lease, appointments to boards, and enter executive session for property negotiations on Rowe Street.
- Fire Station 4 HVAC proposal
- Senior Accountant salary adjustment
- Purchase of street sweeper
- Elton Tavern lease discussion
- Executive session for property negotiations on Rowe Street
Economic Development Commission
The Economic Development Commission will discuss updates regarding property developments, grant funding, and business support events. The commission will also address its meeting schedule and location.
- Updates on business and property developments
- Updates on grant funding opportunities
- Business support and events including Taste of Burlington
- Burlington & Central CT Chambers and Northwest CT EDC updates
- EDC meeting schedule and location
Parks & Recreation Commission
The Parks and Recreation Commission will meet to discuss upcoming seasonal events and the town's 5 Year Plan. The agenda includes reviews of the October meeting minutes and a period for public comment.
- Holiday Sing programming
- Holiday Light Competition
- Ice Skating Rink planning
- 5 Year Plan discussion
Parks & Recreation Commission
The regularly scheduled meeting of the Burlington Parks and Recreation Commission for November 6, 2024, has been cancelled. No business was conducted or discussed.
Library Board of Directors
The Board of Library Directors will meet to review ongoing business and receive the Director's report. Discussions include EV charging stations and landscaping on the ball field side of the building.
- EV charging stations
- Landscaping on ball field side of building
- Friends of the Library
- Budget report
- Library statistics
Planning & Zoning Commission
The regularly scheduled Planning and Zoning Commission meeting for October 24, 2024 has been cancelled. No items were discussed or decided.
Water Pollution Control Authority
The Water Pollution Control Authority will discuss updates on Farmington Sewer District measurement projects and review a Canton usage investigation. The board will also consider correspondence regarding 22 Burlwood Drive and approve invoices. Public comment will be heard, and minutes from September 25, 2024, are up for approval.
- Update on Farmington Sewer District measurement projects
- Review of Canton Usage Investigation (Old Business)
- Correspondence regarding 22 Burlwood Drive
- Approval of invoices
- Approval of minutes from September 25, 2024
Board of Selectmen
The Board of Selectmen meeting scheduled for October 22, 2024, was cancelled. No items were discussed or decided.
Senior Citizens Commission
The Burlington Senior Citizens Commission is holding a special meeting to discuss tax abatement for seniors, fall programming, Meals on Wheels, and future community center needs. No votes or decisions are listed; the agenda consists entirely of discussion items.
- Tax Abatement Discussion
- Future Thinking/Planning: Community Center Needs
- Meals on Wheels Discussion
- Fall Programming
- Financial Report
Conservation Commission
The Conservation Commission will meet to discuss filling open positions and the development of a new town website. The body will also receive updates on land acquisition, recycling, and PA 490.
- Open positions on the Conservation Commission
- New Conservation Commission Town Website
- PA 490 updates
- Land Acquisition updates
- Recycling updates
Board of Finance
The Board of Finance is meeting for a regular session to approve prior minutes, hear citizen comments, and receive reports from the First Selectman, the finance department, and the tax collector. No specific decisions or public hearings are listed on the agenda.
- Approval of minutes from September 18, 2024
- First Selectman's report
- Financial report
- Tax Collector's report
Economic Development Commission
The Economic Development Commission will hold a virtual meeting to discuss updates on business and property developments, grant funding opportunities, and business support events including the Taste of Burlington and chamber activities. The agenda also includes approval of previous meeting minutes and scheduling of future meetings.
- Updates on business/property developments
- Updates on grant funding opportunities
- Discussion of Taste of Burlington event
- Review and approve September 9 meeting minutes
- EDC meeting schedule and location for new business
Planning & Zoning Commission
This Planning & Zoning Commission regular meeting scheduled for October 10, 2024, has been cancelled. No business items were discussed or decided.
Inland Wetlands & Watercourses Commission
The Inland Wetlands & Watercourses Commission of Burlington, Connecticut, is holding a regular meeting on October 9, 2024. The agenda contains only standard administrative documents—notice, agenda, notice of decision, and minutes—with no specific substantive items listed for discussion or decision.
- Meeting appears procedural with no listed action items.
Board of Selectmen
The Board of Selectmen will hold a regular hybrid meeting, including public comment periods and approval of prior meeting minutes. Topics include appointments to boards and commissions, an emergency management update, and a discussion on the tax abatement program. The board will also enter executive session for property negotiations regarding 180 Stafford Road.
- Appointments to boards and commissions
- Emergency Management Update
- Tax Abatement Program Discussion
- Executive session – Property Negotiations at 180 Stafford Road
- America 250 Connecticut update
Parks & Recreation Commission
The Parks and Recreation Commission will hold a regular meeting, including public comment and discussion of a five-year plan and budget in conversation with the First Selectman. No other substantive items are scheduled.
- Discussion of five-year plan for parks and recreation
- Five-year budget plan to be reviewed with First Selectman
- Public comment period
Library Board of Directors
The Burlington Public Library Board of Directors will hold its regular monthly meeting on October 1, 2024. They will consider ongoing business including EV charging stations and a Library of Things policy, and new business covering an Eversource Greenleaf payment and landscaping on the ball field side of the building. The director will present library statistics, a budget report, and upcoming events.
- Discussion of EV charging stations (ongoing business)
- Consideration of a Library of Things policy (ongoing business)
- Eversource Greenleaf payment (new business)
- Landscaping on ball field side of building (new business)
- Approval of September 3, 2024 meeting minutes
Planning & Zoning Commission
The Burlington Planning and Zoning Commission approved the CB Zone Design Review for an expansion of the existing New England Needles building at 41 Covey Road, adding warehouse space. The approval was unanimous. The commission also approved the July 11, 2024 meeting minutes and discussed shutting down an old Facebook site pending a social media policy.
- Approved CB Zone Design Review for 41 Covey Road expansion (unanimous)
- Approved minutes from July 11, 2024 regular meeting (unanimous)
- Decided to shut down old Facebook site until social media policy is established
Water Pollution Control Authority
The Water Pollution Control Authority will meet to review old and new business. The agenda includes a discussion regarding a penalty on the Canton usage bill and correspondence concerning 22 Burlwood Drive.
- Canton Usage Bill - Penalty
- Correspondence regarding 22 Burlwood Drive
- Approval of invoices
Inland Wetlands & Watercourses Commission
This is a notice of decision from the Burlington Inland Wetlands & Watercourses Commission. The wetlands agent approved application #2024-017 for a 10' x 71.6' wrap-around deck at 34 Mine Road, within the Upland Review Area. Appeals may be filed within 15 days.
- Approval of application #2024-017 for Grivois – deck at 34 Mine Road
Board of Selectmen
The Board of Selectmen will meet to discuss a tax abatement program and receive an update on ARPA funds. The agenda also includes appointments to boards and commissions and an executive session regarding personnel for the Building Official.
- Tax Abatement Program discussion
- ARPA update
- Appointments to Boards and Commissions
- Executive Session regarding Building Official personnel
Senior Citizens Commission
The Senior Citizen Commission will meet to review the June minutes and a financial report. The body will discuss fall programming, Meals on Wheels, and future planning for community center needs.
- Fall Programming
- Meals on Wheels discussion
- Community Center needs planning
Conservation Commission
The Burlington Conservation Commission will hold a regular meeting with citizen comments, discussion of open commission positions, and updates on the new town website, PA 490, land acquisition, recycling, and LMHS. No votes on specific items are scheduled; the agenda is primarily informational and procedural.
- Open positions on the Conservation Commission
- New Conservation Commission Town Website
- Update on PA 490 (farm/forest land tax program)
- Update on Land Acquisition
- Update on Recycling and LMHS
Board of Finance
This is a procedural meeting of the Burlington Board of Finance. The board will accept minutes from the previous meeting, hear citizen comments, and receive reports from the First Selectman, financial staff, and tax collector. No specific financial decisions or public hearings are listed on the agenda.
- Acceptance of minutes from August 21, 2024 regular meeting
- Citizens comment period
- First Selectman’s report
- Financial report
- Tax Collector’s report
Zoning Board of Appeals
The Zoning Board of Appeals granted two variances: one for a pool at 182 Monce Rd and one for a deck at 34 Mine Rd. Both were approved with no opposition, though one member abstained and another recused. A new application for a front yard variance at 61 Lyon Rd was scheduled for a public hearing on October 15, 2024.
- Approved side yard setback variance for pool at 182 Monce Rd (4-0, Dubois abstained)
- Approved side yard setback variance for deck at 34 Mine Rd (4-0, Farmer recused)
- Set public hearing for application 2024-571 (Dumonski) for October 15, 2024
Board of Assessment Appeals
The Board of Assessment Appeals will hold an open session for residents to appeal motor vehicle assessments from the October 1, 2023 Grand List. Appeals require presenting the vehicle at Town Hall unless inoperable. Following the open session, the board will deliberate on the appeals and schedule 2025 meeting dates.
- Open session (10-11am) for motor vehicle assessment appeals from Oct 1, 2023 Grand List
- Appellants must present the vehicle to the board unless inoperable
- Board deliberation on appeals after open session
- New business: schedule 2025 Board of Assessment Appeals meeting dates
The Board of Assessment Appeals held a brief meeting with no appellants appearing for motor vehicle assessment hearings. The board approved minutes from March 2024 meetings and set 2025 meeting dates. Member Andrew Ugalde announced his resignation due to moving out of town.
- Approved minutes from March 12-15, 2024 meetings (unanimous)
- Set 2025 meeting dates: March 19, March 20, and September 13, 2025 (unanimous)
- Noted chairman term runs through end of year; selection for March 2025-March 2026 term to occur at March 19, 2025 meeting
- Member Andrew Ugalde announced resignation due to moving out of town
Planning & Zoning Commission
The regularly scheduled meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission for September 12, 2024, has been cancelled.
Inland Wetlands & Watercourses Commission
The Inland Wetlands Agent approved an application for the Lake Garda Improvement Association. The decision allows for a wooden boardwalk on cinder blocks along the Blue Trail hiking path.
- Application #2024-016: pressure treated wooden boardwalk at Battistoni Park MBL #10-04-65
Board of Selectmen
The Board of Selectmen will hold a regular meeting to handle administrative tasks and appointments. The session includes a recognition of school incident response training and an executive session regarding personnel.
- Appointments to Boards and Commissions
- Multi-Agency School Incident Response Training Recognition
- Executive Session on Personnel Retirements and Planning
The Board of Selectmen unanimously approved the minutes from the August 27, 2024 regular meeting. They recognized participants in a multi-agency school incident response training held on Aug 17, 2024, and received updates on grants, solar panels, and cell towers. No other substantive decisions were made.
- Approved minutes from August 27, 2024 regular meeting (unanimous)
- Recognized organizers of multi-agency school incident response training
- Noted receipt of $729,500 state grant for Main Street Bridge and $170,000 for BVFD officer stipends
- Updated on solar panel activation (Sept 20) and cell tower project
Board of Selectmen
The Burlington Board of Selectmen is holding a regular hybrid meeting with procedural items: approval of minutes from the August 12, 2025 special meeting, reports from boards and commissions, and selectmen's reports. Public comment periods are scheduled at the start and end. No major decisions, rezonings, or contracts are listed.
- Approve minutes from the August 12, 2025 Special Meeting
Economic Development Commission
The Economic Development Commission will meet to review and approve minutes from August 12, receive updates on business and property developments, discuss grant funding opportunities, and get reports on business support events including Taste of Burlington and Tavern Day. No votes on specific projects or expenditures are listed.
- Review/approve minutes of August 12 meeting
- Updates on business/property developments
- Updates on grant funding opportunities
The Burlington Economic Development Commission met via Zoom and approved the August 12 minutes with one abstention. Members discussed updates on local properties, including the potential sale of 180 Stafford Road and demolition of Marinelli's Supper Club, as well as upcoming events like Taste of Burlington and Tavern Day. No formal decisions were made beyond the minutes approval.
- Approved August 12 meeting minutes (unanimous, Bair abstained)
Parks & Recreation Commission
The Parks and Recreation Commission will meet to discuss fall and winter programming and the commission's 5 Year Plan. The body will also address an ARPA request.
- Fall/Winter Programs
- 5 Year Plan
- ARPA Request
The Burlington Park and Recreation Commission approved changing the Holiday Lights Competition to an online picture submission with public voting. The commission also discussed fall/winter programs, a 5-year facility plan for Johnnycake Mountain Park, and an ARPA funding request for lighting at Nassahegan, but took no formal action on those items.
- Approved August meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Approved changing Holiday Lights Competition to online picture submission with public voting (unanimous)
Library Board of Directors
The Burlington Public Library Board of Directors will hold its monthly meeting on September 3, 2024. The board plans to discuss ongoing business including the Friends of the Library and designated snacking areas, and new business covering a children's librarian position and a Library of Things policy. The director's report will include library statistics, a budget report, and a building report.
- Discussion of designated snacking areas in the library
- New business: Children's Librarian position
- New business: Library of Things policy
- Director's report on library statistics and budget
- Approval of minutes from June 4, 2024
The Burlington Public Library Board approved starting a Library of Things collection, funded by a $2,000 donation, with items ranging from board games to small kitchen appliances. The board will develop a borrowing policy, including a waiver for certain items. The board also decided not to maintain designated snacking areas after low summer usage, and welcomed new Children's Librarian Hilary Kennard.
- Approved starting Library of Things collection with $2,000 donation
- Decided not to maintain designated snacking areas
- Approved minutes of previous meeting
- Noted $6,000 grant from Main Street Community Fund for Hoopla
Water Pollution Control Authority
The Water Pollution Control Authority will meet to approve invoices for water usage and discuss a penalty regarding the Canton usage bill.
- Farmington Usage Bill 2023-2024: $145,488.00
- Canton Usage Bill 2023-2024: $48,391.15
- Canton Usage Bill penalty
- Weston Sampson Invoice #8241206
The Water Pollution Control Authority tabled approval of the Canton 2023-2024 usage bill ($48,391.15) until September to investigate a penalty for exceeding the 16,000 gpd allowance. They approved other invoices, including Farmington's usage bill ($145,488.00) and several repair invoices. Commissioner Lanfair will research questions about the penalty and meter location.
- Approved minutes from June 26, 2024 (4-0, 2 abstain)
- Tabled Canton 2023-2024 usage bill ($48,391.15) until September
- Approved Farmington 2023-2024 usage bill ($145,488.00)
- Approved Weston & Sampson invoice for flow meters ($10,140.03)
- Approved FR Mahoney invoice 0X46609 ($826.87)
- Approved FR Mahoney invoice 0X46767 ($704.07)
- Approved Quality Data invoice line items ($1,565.00)
Board of Selectmen
The Burlington Board of Selectmen will vote on a resolution for the Farmington River Trail Improvement Grant, receive an ARPA update, and discuss an offer for the sale of the Rowe Street Property in executive session before taking action. They will also approve minutes from July 23, 2024, and make appointments to boards and commissions.
- Resolution for the Farmington River Trail Improvement Grant
- ARPA update
- Executive session and action on offer for sale of Rowe Street Property
- Appointments to boards and commissions
- Acceptance of minutes from July 23, 2024 Regular Meeting
The Board of Selectmen unanimously approved a resolution to accept a $494,000 state grant for the Farmington River Trail Improvements - Burlington Section, authorizing the First Selectman to execute necessary documents. They also made several adjustments to ARPA funds, including reducing appropriations for the BVFD fire/ambulance, ADA compliance, and library resources. The board tabled discussion on the sale of the Rowe Street property after an executive session.
- Approved resolution for $494,000 Farmington River Trail Improvement grant (unanimous)
- Reduced ARPA appropriation to BVFD fire/ambulance by $22,500 (unanimous)
- Reduced ADA Compliance amount by $638.00 (unanimous)
- Reduced library resources enhancement by $4,800 (unanimous)
- Tabled discussion on sale of Rowe Street Property (unanimous)
Planning & Zoning Commission
The regularly scheduled meeting for August 22, 2024, has been cancelled. No items were decided or discussed.
Board of Finance
The Board of Finance will meet to review the 2023/2024 financial report to close the books. The board will also discuss the 2024/2025 budget and receive reports from the First Selectmen and Tax Collector.
- 2023/2024 Financial Report (Close Books)
- Financial Report 2024/2025 Budget
- Tax Collector’s Report
- First Selectmen’s Reports
The Board of Finance unanimously approved several financial actions for the 2023/2024 fiscal year, including a $150,543.61 transfer between departments to offset negative balances and a $1,483,949.11 transfer of unexpended funds to various accounts, with $300,000 each for Highway, Town Hall/Library, and Parks and Recreation. They also approved a $9,000 STEAP grant for Phase 3 mapping of sidewalks and easements, and reallocated funds from the Burlington Volunteer Fire Department to Highway ($300,000) and Parks & Recreation ($200,000). All motions passed unanimously.
- Approved $150,543.61 transfer between departments to offset negative balances (unanimous)
- Approved $1,483,949.11 transfer of unexpended funds to accounts per Finance Director's schedule, including $300,000 each for Highway, Town Hall/Library, Parks and Recreation (unanimous)
- Approved $317,240.48 of Capital Parks and Recreation/Water Pollution Control Authority monies to Reserve accounts, contingent on auditor review (unanimous)
- Approved $9,000 from STEAP grant for Phase 3 mapping of sidewalks and easements (unanimous)
- Approved reallocation of $300,000 from Burlington Volunteer Fire Department to Highway Department (unanimous)
- Approved reallocation of $200,000 from Burlington Volunteer Fire Department to Parks & Recreation (unanimous)
Zoning Board of Appeals
The Burlington Zoning Board of Appeals approved the minutes of its July 16, 2024 meeting and set a public hearing for September 17, 2024 on a side yard setback variance application (2024-570) for 34 Mine Rd. The board also opened a public hearing for a similar variance application (2024-569) for 182 Monce Rd, but tabled it until September 17 to clarify rules for rear yard setback variances. No substantive decisions were made on the variance requests themselves.
- Approved minutes of July 16, 2024 (unanimous)
- Set public hearing for Application 2024-570 (Grivios) for Sept. 17, 2024
- Opened public hearing for Application 2024-569 (Hallenbeck) at 7:20 PM
- Tabled Application 2024-569 until Sept. 17, 2024 to clarify rear yard setback rules
Inland Wetlands & Watercourses Commission
This is a legal notice of a decision by the Inland Wetlands Agent, not a meeting agenda. The agent approved application #2024-015 for a 10' x 20' inground pool at Knollwood Rd #26 within the Upland Review Area. Appeals may be filed within 15 days to require commission review.
- Approved application #2024-015 – Stevens – Knollwood Rd #26 for a 10' x 20' inground pool in Upland Review Area
Inland Wetlands & Watercourses Commission
The regularly scheduled meeting for August 14, 2024, has been cancelled. No items were scheduled for decision or discussion.
Board of Selectmen
The Board of Selectmen meeting scheduled for August 13, 2024, has been cancelled.
Economic Development Commission
The Economic Development Commission will meet via Zoom to review minutes from July 8, receive updates on business and property developments, and discuss grant funding opportunities. The commission will also hear updates on local business events including Taste of Burlington, Tavern Day, and a proposed cyber security seminar. The meeting is largely procedural with updates and no binding decisions expected.
- Updates on business and property developments
- Review of grant funding opportunities
- Discussion of Taste of Burlington event
- Discussion of Tavern Day event
- Proposed business fraud/cyber security seminar
The Burlington Economic Development Commission met via Zoom and approved the July 8 minutes unanimously. No substantive decisions were made; the meeting consisted of updates on property developments, grant opportunities, and upcoming events. The demolition of Marinelli's Supper Club at 175 Monce Road has begun, with no official plans submitted for the property's future use.
- Approved minutes of July 8 meeting (unanimous)
- Noted demolition started at 175 Monce Road (Marinelli's Supper Club)
- Reported food truck park and market on Route 179 approved by Planning & Zoning
- Discussed grant assessment with CT Main Street Center and NW Hills COG
- Planned Taste of Burlington flyer distribution and prize drawing
- Scheduled Tavern Day for September 15, 2024
Planning & Zoning Commission
The regularly scheduled Planning and Zoning Commission meeting for August 8, 2024 has been cancelled. No items were discussed or decided.
Parks & Recreation Commission
The Burlington Parks and Recreation Commission will discuss a five-year plan for parks and recreation and consider a request for funding from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA). The meeting includes public comment and approval of previous minutes.
- Discussion of a 5-year plan for parks and recreation facilities and programs
- Consideration of an ARPA (American Rescue Plan Act) funding request
- Opportunity for public comment
The Burlington Parks and Recreation Commission met and discussed the 5-Year Facility Plan, including cost estimates for various projects. No formal votes were taken on the plan, but the commission identified three projects for immediate ARPA funding: MOBI-MAT at Foote Road, safety netting at Nassahegan, and batting cage nets. The minutes from the June meeting were approved unanimously.
- Approved June meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Discussed 5-Year Facility Plan with cost estimates
- Identified MOBI-MAT at Foote Road for ARPA funding
- Identified safety netting at Nassahegan for ARPA funding
- Identified batting cage nets for ARPA funding
Planning & Zoning Commission
The regularly scheduled meeting for July 25, 2024, has been cancelled.
Water Pollution Control Authority
The July 24, 2024 regular meeting of the Burlington Water Pollution Control Authority has been cancelled. No items were discussed or decided.
Board of Selectmen
The Burlington Board of Selectmen will hold a regular meeting to discuss several community matters. Items include a sidewalk request on Monce Road, a tree screening proposal for Johnny Cake Mountain Park, and an executive session regarding senior housing personnel. The board will also consider appointments to boards and commissions and a promotion for the Taste of Burlington event.
- Monce Rd. sidewalk request
- Johnny Cake Mountain Park tree screening proposal
- Taste of Burlington promotion discussion
- Appointments to boards and commissions
- Executive session on senior housing personnel
The Board of Selectmen unanimously approved a $43,140 change order for vegetative screening at Johnny Cake Mountain Park, funded from the contingency fund. The board also accepted the July 9 meeting minutes, discussed a sidewalk request for the Lake Garda area, and entered executive session on senior housing personnel. No appointments were made.
- Approved $43,140 change order for vegetative screening at Johnny Cake Mountain Park (unanimous)
- Accepted July 9, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous, Goshdigian abstained)
- Entered executive session on senior housing personnel (unanimous)
- Adjourned meeting at 8:19 PM (unanimous)
Inland Wetlands & Watercourses Commission
This notice announces the approval of an application by the Inland Wetlands Agent for commercial building demolition within an Upland Review Area. No further discussion or decisions are scheduled.
- Approval of Application #2024-013 – Marinelli – 175 Monce Road: commercial building demolition within Upland Review Area
Board of Finance
The regular meeting of the Board of Finance scheduled for July 17, 2024, has been cancelled. No business was conducted or discussed.
Zoning Board of Appeals
The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a regular meeting and public hearing. The provided agenda contains only file references and does not list specific cases or items for decision.
Planning & Zoning Commission
The provided text consists only of a list of meeting materials and does not contain specific agenda items, proposals, or decisions.
Inland Wetlands & Watercourses Commission
The regularly scheduled meeting of the Burlington Inland Wetlands and Watercourses Commission for July 10, 2024, has been cancelled. No other agenda items were listed.
Board of Selectmen
The Board of Selectmen will discuss several grant programs including the Local Bridge Program for Alpine Drive and the Connecticut State Trails Grant. The agenda also includes reviewing STEAP Grant sidewalk easement maps and making appointments to boards and commissions.
- Local Bridge Program Grant – Alpine Drive
- STEAP Grant Sidewalk Easement Maps
- Connecticut State Trails Grant
- Appointments to Boards and Commissions
Economic Development Commission
The Economic Development Commission will review minutes from the June 10 meeting. Members will also receive updates regarding business and property developments, grant funding opportunities, and local business support events.
- Approval of June 10 meeting minutes
- Updates on business and property developments
- Updates on grant funding opportunities
- Discussion of upcoming events including Taste of Burlington and Tavern Day
- Proposed business fraud and cybersecurity seminar
Inland Wetlands & Watercourses Commission
The Inland Wetlands Agent approved two applications for residential projects in Burlington. These decisions involve constructing decks on Belden Road and a shed on Wood Creek.
- Approval of 12’ x 16’ and 5’ x 15’ decks at Belden Rd #147
- Approval of a 12’ x 16’ shed at Wood Creek #61
Planning & Zoning Commission
The provided agenda consists only of procedural documents and meeting notices. No specific projects, hearings, or decisions are detailed in the text.
Senior Citizens Commission
The Burlington Senior Citizens Commission will hold a special meeting to review the May meeting minutes and financial report. The agenda includes discussions regarding summer programming, Meals on Wheels, and future community center needs.
- Summer programming discussion
- Meals on Wheels discussion
- Community Center Needs planning
- Financial report review
Water Pollution Control Authority
The Water Pollution Control Authority will review minutes from the May 16, 2024 meeting. The agenda includes discussing required sewer connections near district limits and emails regarding 80 Monce Road.
- Correspondence regarding required connections near sewer district limits
- Emails with Bristol-Burlington Health District regarding 80 Monce Road
- Weston & Sampson invoice #12232635 for $17,368.16
Board of Selectmen
The Board of Selectmen will review change orders for Johnnycake Mountain Athletic Field and an ARPA request for Public Works. The agenda also includes negotiations regarding the sale of properties on Rowe Street and 32 Monce Road. Additionally, the board will consider appointments to various boards and commissions.
- Change orders for Johnnycake Mountain Athletic Field
- ARPA request for Public Works
- Town camera system upgrade
- Negotiations for the sale of Rowe Street Property
- Negotiations for the sale of 32 Monce Road
Conservation Commission
The Burlington Conservation Commission will discuss updates to its 2024 goals, including land acquisition, recycling, education, and LMHS. The meeting also includes an update on PA 490.
- PA 490 update
- 2024 conservation goals update (Land Acquisition, Recycling, Education, LMHS)
- Approval of May 2024 meeting minutes
Board of Finance
This meeting consists of procedural items including the acceptance of May 2024 meeting minutes. The board will also hear reports from the First Selectmen and the Tax Collector.
- Acceptance of May 2024 meeting minutes
- First Selectmen’s Reports
- Financial Report
- Tax Collector’s Report
Website Design Committee
The Website Committee is meeting to finalize website site functions and perform a final wrap up of their work. The committee will also review minutes from the May 21, 2024, meeting.
- Finalizing website site functions
- Accepting minutes from May 21, 2024
Inland Wetlands & Watercourses Commission
The Burlington Inland Wetlands Agent has approved application #2024-010. The decision allows for the installation of a 5’ gated wire mesh fence in a regulated area approximately 10’ from a stream.
- Approval of 5’ gated wire mesh fence at S. Main St #70
Planning & Zoning Commission
The provided agenda text consists of procedural boilerplate and does not list specific items for discussion or decision. It only identifies the availability of meeting notices and public hearing materials.
Board of Selectmen
The Board of Selectmen meeting scheduled for Tuesday, June 11, 2024, has been cancelled. The provided agenda contains only the cancellation notice.
Economic Development Commission
The Burlington Economic Development Commission will review minutes from the April 8 meeting and receive updates on commercial property inquiries. The commission will also discuss grant funding for municipal websites and sidewalk extensions in the Central Business Zone. Additionally, members will hear updates regarding proposed business support events.
- Approval of April 8 meeting minutes
- Updates on commercial/industrial property inquiries
- Grant funding updates for municipal websites and sidewalk extensions
- Proposed 'Taste of Burlington' event
- Proposed business fraud/cyber security seminar
Board of Selectmen
The Burlington Board of Selectmen will meet to consider proposals for the Connecticut Education Network and a Town Hall server. The agenda also includes the ratification of a Public Works labor contract and discussions regarding Johnnycake Mountain Park.
- Approval of Farmington River Trail Grant
- Connecticut Education Network Proposal
- Town Hall Server Proposal
- Ratification of Public Works Labor Contract
- Negotiations for the sale of 32 Monce Road
Inland Wetlands & Watercourses Commission
The Inland Wetlands Agent approved an application to construct a single-family residence. The project is located within the Upland Review Area at Mountain Top Pass #20.
- Approval of application #2024-009 for a new single-family residence at Mountain Top Pass #20
Parks & Recreation Commission
The Parks and Recreation Commission will review minutes from the May meeting and discuss the 5 Year Plan. The agenda consists primarily of procedural items.
- Review of May meeting minutes
- Discussion regarding the 5 Year Plan
Library Board of Directors
The Burlington Public Library Board of Directors will review May meeting minutes and receive updates on library statistics, budget, and building status. The board will also discuss ongoing business regarding the Friends of the Library and designated snacking areas in the library.
- Approval of May 7, 2024 meeting minutes
- Discussion of designated snacking areas in the library
- Review of library statistics and budget report
Board of Finance
The Board of Finance will hold a special meeting following the Town Budget Meeting. The purpose of this session is to set the mill rate for the 2024-2025 fiscal year.
- Setting the mill rate for the 2024-2025 fiscal year
Town Meetings
The Annual Town Budget Meeting will consider the acceptance of the proposed town budget with $35,693,720 in total revenue and receipts. The meeting also includes a proposal to authorize a $75,000 requisition from State of CT LOCIP funds for capital improvements.
- Acceptance of the proposed town budget
- Authorization of $75,000 from State of CT LOCIP funds for capital improvements
Ethics Commission
The agenda consists of procedural and administrative items for the commission's annual meeting. The commission will select officers, discuss membership recruitment, and set a date for the 2025 annual meeting.
- Selection of officers
- Membership recruitment
- Setting the 2025 annual meeting date
- Acceptance of June 6, 2023 minutes
Board of Selectmen
The meeting of the Board of Selectmen scheduled for Tuesday, May 28, 2024, has been cancelled. No business was conducted or discussed.
Inland Wetlands & Watercourses Commission
The Burlington Inland Wetlands and Watercourses Commission's agent approved application #2024-008, allowing a 17' x 17' pavilion to be built about 63 feet from wetland soils on a pool patio at Wildes Way #8. The decision is subject to appeal within 15 days.
- Approved application #2024-008 for a pavilion on Wildes Way #8
- Pavilion to be constructed 63 feet from wetland soils
- Located in the Upland Review Area
- Appeals due within 15 days at Burlington Town Hall
- Notice published in Hartford Courant legal section
Water Pollution Control Authority
The regular scheduled meeting of the Water Pollution Control Authority for May 22, 2024, has been cancelled. No items were discussed or decided.
- Meeting cancelled
Zoning Board of Appeals
This is a regular meeting of the Burlington, CT Zoning Board of Appeals. The agenda lists only attached documents, including a public hearing notice, Zoom access information, the agenda itself, and a notice of decision. No specific items for discussion or decision are listed in the provided text.
- Public hearing materials for 5/21/24
- Zoom information for public hearing
- Notice of decision document
Website Design Committee
The Website Design Committee is meeting to discuss the development of the town website and any changes related to CivicPlus. The agenda includes accepting minutes from a previous meeting and public comment.
- Discuss development of the town website
- Discuss any changes for CivicPlus
Economic Development Commission
The Economic Development Commission meeting scheduled for May 20, 2024, was cancelled.
Senior Citizens Commission
The Burlington Senior Citizens Commission will review the April meeting minutes and financial report. The commission will also discuss spring programming, Meals on Wheels, and future community center needs.
- Financial report review
- Spring programming updates
- Meals on Wheels discussion
- Community center needs planning
Board of Finance
The Board of Finance will meet to review the 2025 budget. The session will also include reports from the First Selectmen, the Tax Collector, and a financial report.
- Review of the 2025 Budget
Conservation Commission
The Burlington Conservation Commission will meet to receive updates on several town initiatives. The agenda includes discussions regarding the property sale at 180 Stafford Road and the PA 490 program.
- Update on 180 Stafford Road property sale
- PA 490 update
- Earth Day clean-up update
- Discussion on 2024 commission goals
Board of Selectmen
The Burlington Board of Selectmen will hold a regular meeting on May 14, 2024, to discuss and potentially decide on several items. These include a police community support dog, an update on athletic field construction, an ARPA request for the Elton Tavern, and planning and zoning referrals for the sale of certain town properties. The board will also consider appointments to boards and commissions, a Connecticut Education Network proposal, and enter executive session for union negotiations and library personnel discussion.
- Police Community Support Dog
- Athletic Field Construction Update
- ARPA request for Elton Tavern
- Planning and Zoning Referrals for the Sale of Certain Town Properties
- Connecticut Education Network Proposal
Water Pollution Control Authority
The Water Pollution Control Authority is holding a special meeting that includes a public hearing and a notice of decision. The agenda consists of procedural items with no specific substantive actions or proposals detailed.
- Public hearing notice posted
- Notice of decision to be issued
- Special meeting minutes to be reviewed
Planning & Zoning Commission
The provided document contains the agenda and notice materials for a regular meeting of the Burlington Planning & Zoning Commission. The record includes files for public hearings and notices of decision.
Inland Wetlands & Watercourses Commission
The Burlington Inland Wetlands and Watercourses Commission will review two applications in upland review areas: a primary residence expansion at Highwood Crossing #13 and vegetation clearing along a dam at Punch Brook Rd #48 per a CT DEEP order. The commission will also elect officers and vote to shift remaining 2024 meeting start times from 7:00pm to 7:15pm. No public hearings are scheduled.
- 2024-005 – Sciascia – Highwood Crossing #13 – Primary Residence Expansion in Upland Review Area
- 2024-006 – Cassidy – Punch Brook Rd #48 – Clearing of Existing Vegetation along dam per CT DEEP order in Upland Review Area
- Election of Commission Officers
- Vote to Move Remaining 2024 Meetings Start Time from 7:00pm to 7:15pm
Library Board of Directors
The Burlington Public Library Board of Directors will hold its monthly meeting on May 7, 2024, covering routine business and ongoing projects. The board will discuss the fiber upgrade and solar panels, and consider designating snacking areas in the library. The director will report on library statistics, budget, building, and upcoming events.
- Discussion of fiber upgrade
- Discussion of solar panels
- New business: designated snacking areas in the library
- Approval of minutes from April 2, 2024
- Director's report on budget and library statistics
Parks & Recreation Commission
The Burlington Parks and Recreation Commission is holding a special meeting to discuss routine business, including approving March minutes, a financial report, and public comment. The main topics are spring/summer programming, facility updates, and the commission's 5-year plan. No specific decisions or dollar amounts are listed on the agenda.
- Spring/summer programming review
- Facility updates
- 5-year plan discussion
- Financial report
- March meeting minutes approval
Board of Finance
The Board of Selectmen and Board of Finance are holding a special joint meeting. The sole purpose of the meeting is to conduct a budget workshop.
- Budget workshop
Board of Selectmen
The Burlington Board of Selectmen and Board of Finance are holding a special joint meeting for a budget workshop. The meeting is scheduled for Monday, April 29, 2024, at 6:30 PM in the Town Hall Auditorium.
- Joint meeting with the Board of Finance
- Budget workshop discussion
Planning & Zoning Commission
The regularly scheduled meeting for April 25, 2024, has been cancelled. No items were decided or discussed.
Water Pollution Control Authority
The Water Pollution Control Authority will hold a regular meeting to set a public hearing date regarding sewer use fees for Bristol, Canton, and Farmington. The board will also approve minutes from the March 27, 2024 meeting and consider invoices.
- Set public hearing date for Bristol, Canton, Farmington sewer use fees
- Approval of minutes from March 27, 2024 meeting
- Approval of invoices
Board of Selectmen
The Burlington Board of Selectmen will consider approving a Master Municipal Agreement for Construction Projects and discuss appointments to boards and commissions. The meeting also includes an executive session for personnel matters and property negotiations.
- Approval of Master Municipal Agreement for Construction Projects
- Appointments to Boards and Commissions
- Library award for Excellence in Public Library Service
- Executive session: Library Director personnel discussion
- Executive session: 180 Stafford Road property negotiations
Senior Citizens Commission
The Senior Citizen Commission will review March meeting minutes and the financial report. The agenda includes discussions regarding spring programming, Meals on Wheels, and future community center needs.
- Review of March meeting minutes
- Financial report review
- Spring programming discussion
- Meals on Wheels discussion
- Community center needs planning
Board of Finance
The Board of Finance will meet to review the 2025 budget. The meeting includes reports from the First Selectmen, the Tax Collector, and a financial report.
- Review of the 2025 Budget
Conservation Commission
The Conservation Commission will meet to provide updates on the 180 Stafford Road property and Earth Day clean-up. The body will also discuss goal setting and the CLCC Conference.
- Update on 180 Stafford Road property
- Earth Day Clean-up update
- CLCC Conference report
- Goal setting discussion
Zoning Board of Appeals
The Burlington Zoning Board of Appeals is holding a regular meeting on April 16, 2024. The agenda includes a public hearing, review of minutes, and a notice of decision, but no specific case details are provided in the text.
- Public hearing scheduled
- Notice of decision to be reviewed
- Minutes from prior meeting to be considered
Board of Selectmen
The Burlington Board of Selectmen is holding a special meeting to enter executive session for negotiations regarding the sale of 180 Stafford Road. The agenda includes only procedural items and no other business.
- Executive session for negotiations on sale of 180 Stafford Road
Website Design Committee
The April 16, 2024 regularly scheduled Website Design Committee meeting is cancelled. No items were discussed or decided.
Board of Selectmen
The April 16, 2024 special meeting of the Burlington Board of Selectmen has been cancelled. No business was conducted or discussed.
Planning & Zoning Commission
The Planning & Zoning Commission will consider a cottage food home occupation application and a referral regarding athletic field construction at Johnnycake Mountain Park. The body will also review a final infrastructure approval request for the Ridgeview Subdivision.
- Application 2201: Cottage Food Home Occupation at 427 George Washington Tpke
- Johnnycake Mountain Park Athletic Field Construction & Use referral
- Ridgeview Subdivision Final Infrastructure Approval Request
- Zoning Officer reports on complaints at Stafford Road, Wotton Lane, Smith Lane, and Covey Road
Inland Wetlands & Watercourses Commission
The Inland Wetlands and Watercourses Commission will review and potentially act on five applications, including stream clearing, a shed, a solar array, a drain repair, and a home expansion. The commission will also discuss DEEP pesticide permit applications for Lake Garda and Penchoff Pond, and elect officers. The meeting is largely administrative, with no public hearings scheduled.
- Application 2024-001: Fleming, 67 Belden Rd – clearing ~193 linear feet of stream
- Application 2024-002: Griswold, 70 S. Main St – 10' x 14' shed in regulated area
- Application 2024-003: Ellett, 4 Barnes Hill Rd – ground-mounted solar array
- Application 2024-004: LaPenta Landscaping, 73 Miller Rd – curtain drain repair with 200-gallon infiltrator
- Application 2024-005: Sciascia, 13 Highwood Crossing – primary residence expansion
Board of Selectmen
The April 9, 2024 meeting of the Burlington Board of Selectmen has been cancelled. No business will be conducted.
Economic Development Commission
The Economic Development Commission will review updates on commercial property inquiries and grant funding for municipal websites and sidewalk extensions. The body will also discuss business support documents and a new business fraud and cyber security seminar.
- Grant funding updates for municipal/community websites development
- Grant funding updates for sidewalk extensions in Central Business Zone
- Development of a 'How to start a business...' document
- Proposed business fraud/cyber security seminar
Parks & Recreation Commission
The Parks and Recreation Commission is meeting to discuss its 5-year facility plan, along with routine items like approving March meeting minutes and hearing public comment. The agenda is mostly procedural, with the facility plan as the only substantive discussion item.
- Discussion of 5-year facility plan
- Approval of March meeting minutes
- Public comment period
Library Board of Directors
The Burlington Public Library Board of Directors is holding its monthly meeting to approve minutes, hear public comment, and discuss ongoing business including the Friends of the Library, a March 8 event, a Library Lane sign, and solar panels. The director's report will cover library statistics, budget, building status, and upcoming news or events.
- Approval of March 5, 2024 meeting minutes
- Discussion of Friends of the Library
- Update on March 8th event
- Library Lane sign status
- Solar panels discussion
Planning & Zoning Commission
The regularly scheduled meeting for March 28, 2024, has been cancelled. No items were decided or discussed.
Water Pollution Control Authority
The Burlington Water Pollution Control Authority will hold a regular meeting to discuss new business, including regulations for 'Call Before You Dig' and continuing discussions on contracting support services such as inspections and mark-outs. The board will also approve minutes from previous meetings and invoices.
- Discussion of Call Before You Dig regulations
- Continuing discussion of contracting WPCA support (inspections, mark-outs, etc.)
- Approval of minutes from January 24, 2024 and February 28, 2024 meetings
- Approval of invoices
Board of Selectmen
The Board of Selectmen will hold a regular meeting with several action items, including a referral for the Johnnycake Mountain Park athletic field and a resolution for an emergency management grant. They will also consider appointments to boards and commissions and discuss the Lions Club Carnival. The meeting includes an executive session for real estate sales negotiations.
- Johnnycake Mountain Park Athletic Field Section 8-24 referral
- Resolution for Emergency Management Grant
- Appointments to boards and commissions
- Lions Club Carnival discussion
- Executive session: town real estate sales negotiations update
Senior Citizens Commission
The Senior Citizens Commission will review February meeting minutes and a financial report. The agenda includes discussions regarding spring programming and Meals on Wheels. Members will also review past survey responses.
- Financial Report
- Spring Programming
- Meals on Wheels Discussion
- Review of Past Survey Responses
Board of Finance
The Board of Finance will meet to review the 2025 Budget. The agenda also includes reports from the First Selectmen, the Tax Collector, and a financial report.
- Review of the 2025 Budget
Conservation Commission
The Conservation Commission will meet to receive updates on the 180 Stafford Road property and Earth Day clean-up. The body will also discuss goal setting and upcoming conferences.
- Update on 180 Stafford Road property
- Earth Day Clean-up update
- Pesticide Conference
- CLCC 2024 Conference
- Goal setting discussion
Zoning Board of Appeals
The Burlington Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a regular meeting to review a variance application for a property at 8 Westland Rd, along with acting on prior meeting minutes and handling general communications. The board will also address any new business brought forward.
- Application 2024-566 – Garreau – Variance Front Yard – Westland Rd #8
- Act on meeting minutes of December 19, 2023
- General communications and designation of alternates
Website Design Committee
The meeting of the Burlington Website Design Committee scheduled for March 19, 2024, has been cancelled. No business was conducted.
Board of Assessment Appeals
The Board of Assessment Appeals will meet to deliberate on appeals. The agenda does not list specific properties or cases for review.
- Deliberations of appeals
Board of Assessment Appeals
The Board of Assessment Appeals will hold hearings for property owners and the City of New Britain regarding property assessments. The board will deliberate on these appeals following the scheduled hearings.
- Hearing for 16 Punch Brook Rd
- Hearing for 68 Black Walnut Lane
- Hearing for 23 Washington St
- Hearing for 31 Donna Dr
- Hearing for City of New Britain regarding 36 properties
Planning & Zoning Commission
The commission will receive status updates on zoning complaints and discuss proposed areas of focus for regulations. The meeting also includes the election of commission officers.
- Status updates on debris/refuse complaints at Stafford Road and Smith Lane
- Status update on school bus/RV parking complaint at Wotton Lane
- Status update on light glare complaint at Smith Lane
- Discussion of proposed regulation focus areas
- Election of Commission Officers
Planning & Zoning Commission
The regularly scheduled meeting for March 14, 2024, has been cancelled. No items were scheduled for decision or discussion.
Board of Assessment Appeals
The Board of Assessment Appeals will meet to hear appeals regarding property assessments. The board will deliberate on these cases following the scheduled hearings.
- Hearing for 369 Jerome Ave
- Hearing for 142 Belden Rd
- Hearing for Burlington Academy Properties LLC (10 Covey Rd, 12 Covey Rd, 233 Spielman Hwy, Spielman Hwy)
- Hearing for 71 Deer Run
- Hearings for 7 Bigwood Ln, 59 Charolais Way, 27 Claire Hill Rd, 106 Wildcat Rd, and 103 West Chippen Hill Rd
Inland Wetlands & Watercourses Commission
The Inland Wetlands and Watercourses Commission's regularly scheduled meeting for March 13, 2024, has been cancelled. No items were discussed or decided.
Board of Assessment Appeals
The Board of Assessment Appeals will elect officers and conduct hearings for nine property assessment appeals. The board will deliberate on these appeals starting at 9:00 p.m.
- Hearing: 5 Hart Ridge Dr
- Hearing: 200 Deer Run
- Hearing: 10 Ichabod Ln
- Hearing: 225 Covey Rd
- Hearing: 3 Valley View Ln, 86 Taine Mountain Rd, 47 Charolais Way, 14 Laurel Crest Dr, and 4 North Ridge
Economic Development Commission
The Economic Development Commission will meet to receive updates on business and property developments. The body will also discuss grant funding opportunities and business support events.
- 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 meeting to discuss routine business, including approving February minutes, a financial report, and facility updates. They will also hear a presentation on NEMBA mountain biking, review facility use applications and fees, and plan spring/summer programming.
- Presentation by Jon Regan on NEMBA Mountain Biking
- Facility Use Application and Fee Review
- Spring/Summer Programming discussion
- Financial Report
- Facility Updates
Library Board of Directors
The Burlington Public Library Board of Directors will hold its monthly meeting, covering routine items like approving minutes and receiving reports. The board will also discuss ongoing business, including a possible amendment to the meeting room policy and a review of board roles and responsibilities.
- Review/amendment of meeting room policy
- Review of library board roles and responsibilities
- Discussion of March 8th event
- Library Lane sign update
- Director's report on budget and statistics
Senior Citizens Commission
The Senior Citizen Commission will discuss upcoming winter and spring programming. The meeting also includes a discussion regarding Meals on Wheels and a review of the financial report.
- Financial report review
- Winter/spring programming planning
- Meals on Wheels discussion
Water Pollution Control Authority
The Water Pollution Control Authority will consider a new business item regarding a tax collector salary allocation or transfer from WPCA funds. The meeting also includes public comment, approval of prior minutes, and invoice approvals.
- New Business: Tax Collector Salary Allocation / Transfer from WPCA
Board of Selectmen
The Board of Selectmen will consider a town financial commitment for a Farmington River Trail grant and a Burlington Volunteer Fire Department station engineering design proposal. The meeting also includes appointments to boards and commissions, a budget workshop, and an executive session regarding real estate at 180 Stafford Rd.
- Town financial commitment for 'Farmington River Trail' grant
- BVFD Station One engineering design proposal
- Executive session: Listing of 180 Stafford Rd. real estate
Board of Selectmen
The Burlington Board of Selectmen will hold a special meeting to discuss and potentially act on the construction contract for the Johnnycake Mountain Park athletic field and an engineering design proposal for the Burlington Volunteer Fire Department (BVFD) Station One. The board will also enter executive session to discuss vendor negotiations for senior housing and personnel matters related to senior housing and land use. A budget update and two periods for citizen comments are also on the agenda.
- Johnnycake Mountain Park Athletic Field Construction Contract
- BVFD Station One Engineering Design Proposal
- Executive Session: Senior Housing Vendor Negotiations
- Executive Session: Senior Housing Personnel, Land Use Personnel
- Budget Update
Planning & Zoning Commission
The Planning & Zoning Commission will meet to discuss a one-year extension request for a special permit regarding earth processing. The body will also review commissioner training certifications and a draft MS4 annual report.
- One-year extension request for App 2178 (O&G Industries) for Special Permit Earth Processing at Covey/Foote/Schwarzman Pit
- M. Steiner- CB Zone Mural
- 2023 Commissioner Training Certification Process
- Draft MS4 Annual Report
- Bi-Annual Consent Decree Status Report
Senior Citizens Commission
The regularly scheduled meeting of the Burlington Senior Citizens Commission for February 21, 2024, has been cancelled.
Board of Finance
The Board of Finance will review financial and tax collector reports. The meeting includes an executive session to discuss senior housing.
- Executive session regarding senior housing
Conservation Commission
The Conservation Commission will meet to receive a presentation on land acquisition from guest speaker Jon Crane. The body will also discuss upcoming conferences and the Earth Day clean-up.
- Guest speaker Jon Crane presentation on Land Acquisition
- Update on CLCC Winter 2024 Conference
- Update on PA 490 Presentation date
- Earth Day Clean-up update
- Discussion on watersheds guest speaker Mary Rydingsward
Board of Selectmen
The Board of Selectmen is holding a special meeting for a budget workshop. The agenda includes only procedural items: call to order, the workshop, and adjournment. No specific budget figures or proposals are listed.
- Budget workshop (no details provided)
Website Design Committee
The regularly scheduled meeting for the Website Design Committee on February 20, 2024, has been cancelled.
Zoning Board of Appeals
This Zoning Board of Appeals meeting is cancelled, as indicated by the cancellation notice. No items will be discussed or decided.
- Meeting cancelled per ZBA_022024_CANCELLATION_NOTICE.PDF
Inland Wetlands & Watercourses Commission
The Inland Wetlands and Watercourses Commission's regularly scheduled meeting for February 14, 2024, has been cancelled. No items were discussed or decided.
Board of Selectmen
The February 13, 2024 meeting of the Board of Selectmen has been cancelled. No items were discussed or decided.
Economic Development Commission
The Economic Development Commission will meet to nominate 2024 officers and review updates on business and property developments. The body will also discuss grant funding opportunities and business support events.
- Nomination of officers for 2024
- Updates on business/property developments
- Updates on grant funding opportunities
- Updates on business support/events
Planning & Zoning Commission
The regularly scheduled meeting for February 8, 2024, has been cancelled. No items were decided or discussed.
Parks & Recreation Commission
The Commission will meet to discuss the 5 Year Facility Plan. The meeting also includes the approval of January meeting minutes and a period for public comment.
- 5 Year Facility Plan discussion
Inland Wetlands & Watercourses Commission
The Burlington Inland Wetlands and Watercourses Commission's agent approved application #2024-002 to place a 10' x 14' shed in a regulated area on S. Main St, about 65 feet from a stream and outside the FEMA flood zone. The decision is subject to appeal within 15 days.
- Approved application #2024-002 for a shed at S. Main St #70
- Shed dimensions: 10' x 14'
- Located approximately 65'-4" from stream
- Outside FEMA Special Flood Hazard Area
- Appeals due within 15 days to Burlington Town Hall
Library Board of Directors
The Burlington Public Library Board of Directors is holding its regular monthly meeting. The agenda includes public comment, approval of minutes, and reports from the director on budget, statistics, events, and building status. No major decisions or proposals are listed.
- Public comment period
- Approval of January 2, 2024 meeting minutes
- Friends of the Library update
- Director's report: budget, statistics, events, building
Inland Wetlands & Watercourses Commission
The Agent of the Burlington Inland Wetlands and Watercourses Commission approved an application to address flooding and erosion. The approved work involves a licensed contractor cleaning organic debris from a stream at 67 Belden Rd.
- Application #2024-001: Fleming – Belden Rd #67
- Approval to clean organic debris to prevent flooding and erosion
Senior Citizens Commission
The Senior Citizens Commission is holding a special meeting to discuss the Meals on Wheels program. The agenda also includes a review of June meeting minutes and an opportunity for public comment.
- Meals on Wheels discussion
Planning & Zoning Commission
The regularly scheduled meeting for January 25, 2024, has been cancelled. No items were decided or discussed.
Water Pollution Control Authority
The Water Pollution Control Authority will consider two property-related items: the potential sale of town-owned land at 180 Stafford Road and a possible sewer connection at 42 Mine Road. The meeting also includes approval of prior meeting minutes and invoices.
- New Business: potential sale of 180 Stafford Road
- New Business: potential sewer connection at 42 Mine Road
- Approval of minutes from October 25, 2023 meeting
- Approval of invoices
Board of Selectmen
The Board of Selectmen will consider engineering change orders for Covey Road and Main Street bridges and a final design proposal for West Chippens Hill. The board will also enter executive session to discuss contract negotiations for Johnnycake Mountain Park and senior housing vendor. The meeting includes appointments to boards and commissions and approval of prior meeting minutes.
- Covey Road and Main Street Bridge engineering change orders
- West Chippens Hill final design proposal
- Executive session: Johnnycake Mountain Park contract negotiations
- Executive session: senior housing vendor negotiations
- Appointments to boards and commissions
Town Meetings
This is the agenda for Burlington's annual town meeting, listing only the agenda document and meeting materials. The materials include the annual town report, the 2023 audit, and the 2023 SSA document. No specific decisions or discussion items are listed, so the meeting appears to be procedural, covering standard annual reports.
- Annual town report for 2022-23
- 2023 town audit
- 2023 SSA document
Senior Citizens Commission
The regularly scheduled meeting of the Burlington Senior Citizens Commission for Wednesday, January 17, 2024, has been cancelled.
Board of Finance
The Board of Finance will meet to review and approve the 2022-23 Annual Town Report. The meeting also includes reports from the First Selectmen, the Tax Collector, and a general financial report.
- Review and approval of the 2022-23 Annual Town Report
Conservation Commission
The Conservation Commission will hold a special meeting to elect its 2024 officers. Members will also finalize a PA 490 presentation and schedule its delivery to the Board of Selectmen.
- Election for 2024 Conservation Commission officers
- Review and final edit of PA 490 power point presentation
- Scheduling of PA 490 presentation to the Board of Selectmen
- Discussion of 2024 Conservation Commission goals
Board of Selectmen
The Burlington Board of Selectmen is holding a special meeting to discuss the budget timeline and enter executive session to discuss union and non-union wages. Following the executive session, the board will vote on ratifying the Town Hall and Library union contract and non-union wages.
- Budget timeline discussion
- Executive session on Town Hall and Library union contract
- Executive session on non-union wages
- Town Hall and Library union contract ratification vote
- Non-union wage ratification vote
Website Design Committee
The meeting of the Website Design Committee scheduled for January 16, 2024, has been cancelled. No business will be conducted.
Zoning Board of Appeals
The Zoning Board of Appeals special meeting scheduled for January 16, 2024, 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
Planning & Zoning Commission
The regularly scheduled meeting for January 11, 2024, has been cancelled. No items were decided or discussed.
Board of Selectmen
The Board of Selectmen is holding a special meeting to discuss and set the agenda for the upcoming Annual Town Meeting. The meeting consists of procedural items only.
- Discussion of Annual Town Meeting agenda
Inland Wetlands & Watercourses Commission
The Inland Wetlands and Watercourses Commission's regularly scheduled meeting for Wednesday, January 10, 2024, has been cancelled. No business will be conducted at this meeting.
- Meeting cancelled
Board of Selectmen
The January 9, 2024 meeting of the Burlington Board of Selectmen was cancelled. No items were discussed or decided.
Economic Development Commission
The Economic Development Commission will meet to nominate officers for 2024. The body will also receive updates on business and property developments, grant funding, and business support events.
- Nomination of officers for 2024
- 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 meeting to discuss routine business including minutes, public comment, and a financial report. The main items are winter programming, a facilities update, and a 5-year facility plan, including a facility tour schedule. This is a standard working meeting with no major decisions or public hearings listed.
- Winter programming review
- Facilities update
- 5-year facility plan discussion
- Facility tour schedule
Library Board of Directors
The Burlington Public Library Board of Directors will hold its monthly meeting on January 2, 2024, covering routine items such as approving minutes, public comment, and reports from the director on budget, statistics, and building. No major policy decisions or public hearings are listed; the agenda is largely procedural.
- Approval of minutes from December 5, 2023
- Update on Friends of the Library
- Discussion of Library Lane sign
- Director's report: budget, statistics, events, building