West Haven public meetings in 2022
33 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Water Pollution Control Commission
The Water Pollution Control Commission is holding a special meeting to discuss an outfall pipe and flood hardening study. The item is listed as informational only, with no decisions or votes scheduled.
- Outfall pipe/flood hardening study presented for informational purposes
The meeting was primarily informational, featuring presentations by Mario Francucci of Black & Veatch regarding the Outfall pipe/Flood Hardening Study and another ongoing project for which the city is applying for grant money. No substantive decisions were made.
Economic Development Commission
The Economic Development Commission voted to draft an improved application for the Adopt-A-Spot program using examples from other towns. Members also discussed the arts center project and the beautification of railroad bridges.
- Approved motion to draft an improved Adopt-A-Spot application (carried)
City Council
The City Council unanimously approved a resolution establishing the process for reviewing and paying invoices funded by the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA). The procedure requires invoices to be reviewed by UHY Consulting, Inc. and the ARPA Committee before being sent to the Finance Director for payment.
- Approved procedure for expenditure of ARPA funds (Unanimous)
City of West Haven Fire Department Allingtown Board of Commissioners
The City of West Haven Fire Department Allingtown Pension Board is meeting to approve prior meeting minutes, consider a pension request, and hear an investment advisor report from Kevin Losty. The board will also address old and new business before adjourning.
- Approval of minutes from September 13, 2022
- Pension Request (item 4)
- Report of Investment Advisor Kevin Losty (item 5)
- Old Business (item 6)
- New Business (item 7)
The board approved the meeting minutes from November 8, 2022, and accepted the list of processed invoices for November. No members of the public attended the meeting.
- Approved November 8, 2022, meeting minutes
- Accepted list of processed invoices for November
Water Pollution Control Commission
The Water Pollution Control Commission will hold its regular monthly meeting, reviewing minutes from November 2, 2022, and discussing Orange contracts under old business. New business includes other matters pertaining to the WPCC.
- Review of minutes from November 2, 2022
- Discussion of Orange contracts
The Commission voted to waive sewer fees for the Thompson School, which has been closed for many years. Members discussed plant cost-saving measures, equipment needs, and the status of an incinerator permit extension.
- Approved waiver of sewer fees for Thompson School (All in favor)
- Accepted minutes from 11/2/2022 meeting
Board of Police Commissioners
The Board approved the minutes from the November 15, 2022 meeting. Deputy Chief Flemmig reported current staffing levels and upcoming recruit graduations. The Board entered executive session to discuss a street crime report and contract negotiations.
- Approved November 15, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Approved amended agenda to include contract negotiations in executive session (unanimous)
- Entered executive session to discuss November 2022 Street Crime Report and contract negotiations (unanimous)
Board of Ethics
The Board of Ethics approved a stipulation involving Councilman Bruneau to be forwarded to Mayor Nancy Rossi. The board tabled discussions on its bylaws and Ethics Form updates. The next meeting was rescheduled for January 4, 2023.
- Approved stipulation with Councilman Bruneau to be forwarded to Mayor Nancy Rossi (all approved)
- Tabled discussion on Board of Ethics bylaws
- Tabled discussion on Ethics Form update
- Moved next meeting to January 4, 2023 (all approved)
- Approved November 30, 2022 agenda (all approved)
- Approved November 2, 2022 meeting minutes (all approved)
City Council
The City Council approved a bond ordinance for sewer pipe and manhole work on Dawson Ave. The council also appropriated $354,500 for a housing crisis program and reappointed a member to the Inland Wetlands Agency.
- Approved $1.2M bond ordinance for Dawson Ave Contract 3 sewer rehabilitation (Majority vote)
- Appropriated $354,500 for 2022 Housing Crisis Response Program (Unanimous vote)
- Approved reappointment of Elaine Braithwaite to the Inland Wetlands Agency through July 31, 2027 (Unanimous)
- Approved minutes from November 14, 2022 meeting (Majority vote)
- Held potential sale, lease, or transfer of 25 Herman Street
Planning and Zoning Commission
The Commission approved a non-profit tennis and fitness center at 371-375 Derby Avenue and a rock excavation project at 528 Forest Road. It also recommended approval for a pump station upgrade and the Beach Street Elevation Project Phase 2.
- Approved tennis and fitness center at 371-375 Derby Avenue with conditions for sidewalks and signage (Unanimous)
- Approved rock excavation at 528 Forest Road with condition to protect adjacent driveway (Unanimous)
- Recommended approval for 175 Beatrice Drive pump station upgrade (Unanimous)
- Recommended approval for Beach Street Elevation Project Phase 2 (Unanimous)
- Approved 2023 meeting schedule (Unanimous)
- Approved minutes from October 25, 2022 meeting
Zoning Board of Appeals
The Zoning Board of Appeals approved four variance requests for home additions, an in-law apartment, a deck, and an industrial building adjustment. One application for a lot line adjustment was continued to a future meeting.
- Approved variance for two-story addition at 23 Tyler Street (5-0)
- Approved variance for in-law apartment at 1 Carriage Drive (5-0)
- Approved variance for front and side yard deck at 63 Hemlock Street (5-0)
- Approved side yard variance for prefab building at 134 & 149 ½ Front Avenue (5-0)
- Continued lot line adjustment for 379-383 Washington Ave to January 18, 2023
- Approved October 19, 2022 meeting minutes
Inland Wetlands Watercourse Agency
The agency approved redevelopment at 855 Orange Avenue and a new building at 371-375 Derby Avenue. A parking expansion project at 190 Frontage Road was continued to a future meeting.
- Approved 855 Orange Avenue redevelopment with conditions for stormwater monitoring and tree maintenance (3-0)
- Approved 371-375 Derby Avenue building with condition for twice-yearly water oil separator monitoring (3-0)
- Continued 190 Frontage Road parking expansion application to January 17, 2023
- Approved October 18, 2022 meeting minutes
Board of Police Commissioners
The Board approved a new tow policy and authorized road closures for Christmas tree lighting events. The meeting included public testimony regarding police pension plan disputes and a staffing report from the Deputy Chief.
- Approved plans for Christmas Tree Lighting on November 26, 2022 (Unanimous)
- Approved closure of Cellini Place for Christmas Tree Lighting on December 4, 2022, from 5:30-8:00 pm (Unanimous)
- Approved new tow policy (Unanimous)
City Council
The City Council approved a request to opt out of state requirements for accessory apartments under Public Act 21-29. The council also authorized a contract with DEEP for the Dawson Ave 3 project and reappointed three members to the Inland Wetlands Agency.
- Approved opt-out of State Accessory Dwelling Units Requirement PA 21-29 (Unanimous)
- Authorized Mayor to enter into contracts with DEEP for Dawson Ave 3 (Unanimous)
- Approved revised agreement with West Haven Professional Firefighter IAFF Local 1198 (Unanimous)
- Approved $180.00 late fee waiver for Z’s Corner Café (Unanimous)
- Approved inter-department transfer of $8,500.00 for Finance Services overtime (Unanimous)
- Approved inter-department transfer of $1,683.00 for office equipment (Unanimous)
- Reappointed William Kane, Linda Perrone, and Cynthia Beecher to Inland Wetlands Agency (Unanimous)
- Held reappointment of Elaine Braithwaite to Inland Wetlands Agency
Economic Development Commission
The commission accepted the previous meeting minutes. Members discussed a proposal for an arts center at 304 Center Street and potential funding from the University of New Haven for city projects, including the railroad bridge.
- Approved previous meeting minutes
City of West Haven Fire Department Allingtown Board of Commissioners
The Board of Fire Commissioners for Allingtown will meet to approve prior meeting minutes, hear public comments, and review invoices. They will discuss old business including a new firehouse property and a new fire truck, as well as new business on purchasing engine and extrication equipment. An executive session is scheduled for vacation/sick time and personnel issues.
- Discussion of new firehouse property
- Discussion of new fire truck
- New business: purchasing engine equipment
- New business: purchasing extrication equipment
- Executive session on vacation/sick time and personnel issues
The Board approved a contract with Esposito Electrical and Security for station cameras and formally accepted Melissa DeVellis as Administrative Assistant II. The Board also reviewed October invoices and discussed equipment needs for a new engine.
- Approved October 11, 2022 meeting minutes
- Accepted October processed invoices
- Approved security camera estimate from Esposito Electrical and Security (unanimous)
- Approved hiring of Melissa DeVellis as Administrative Assistant II (unanimous)
Water Pollution Control Commission
The Water Pollution Control Commission will hold its regular monthly meeting to review October minutes, discuss Orange contracts, and consider eliminating a sewer fee for 175 Forest Road. Other matters pertaining to the WPCC will also be addressed.
- Review of minutes from October 5, 2022
- Discussion of Orange contracts
- Proposed elimination of sewer fee for 175 Forest Road
The Commission decided that sewer fees for the two-family house at 175 Forest Road will not be eliminated. Members discussed the 1985 Town of Orange contract and unfinished electrical work by C.H. Nickerson contractors from 2012.
- Approved minutes from 10/5/2022 meeting
- Denied elimination of sewer fees for 175 Forest Road
City Council
The City Council unanimously approved funding for a food bank support fund and public access communications equipment using ARPA funds. A request for additional paving funds was held.
- Approved $400,000 for Food Bank Support Fund (Unanimous)
- Approved $200,000 for Public Access Communications Equipment (Unanimous)
- Held request for additional Public Works Infrastructure Paving and Improvements funds
Board of Ethics
The Board approved submitting a revised Code of Ethics ordinance to the Mayor for City Council codification. Members also requested the Mayor provide an updated Ethics Disclosure Form for board review and flagged specific deficiencies in disclosure forms for city officials.
- Approved submission of proposed Code of Ethics ordinance to Mayor Rossi (4-0-0)
- Requested Chairman send letter to Mayor for copy of updated Ethics Disclosure Form
- Requested Chairman notify Mayor that disclosure forms for Ellen Collins and Donna Walsh were deficient regarding family relationships
- Requested Chairman notify Mayor that disclosure form for Lou Esposito failed to disclose family relationship with Mike Esposito
- Requested Chairman notify Mayor and Corporation Counsel to replace C. Thompkins due to meeting absences
- Tabled discussion on Board of Ethics bylaws
- Adopted meeting agenda (4-0-0)
- Accepted August 31 and September 7, 2022 minutes (4-0-0)
ARPA Committee
The committee approved funding for police bulletproof vests and EMS gas masks. Members also adopted a new policy requiring written statements that committee members have no interest in approved contracts.
- Approved $48,255 for police bulletproof vests (Unanimous)
- Approved $49,362 for EMS gas masks (Unanimous)
- Approved policy requiring written statements of no conflict of interest for contract approvals (Unanimous)
- Approved Carmody invoice #527283 for $20,575.90
- Approved SLR invoice #173427 for $3,490.00
- Approved SLR invoice #173428 for $3,175.00
- Approved August 2, 2022 meeting minutes
Planning and Zoning Commission
The Commission approved a site plan for a new Starbucks restaurant with a drive-thru. Additionally, the body voted to opt out of specific state provisions regarding accessory apartments to develop a local plan. The November 8 meeting was cancelled.
- Approved 340 Sawmill LLC File # SP & SR 22-135 for a 2,500 sq ft Starbucks with drive-thru and patio (Unanimous)
- Approved opting out of Public Act 21-29 Section 6 Subsections (a) through (d) regarding Accessory Apartments (Unanimous)
- Approved amended minutes from October 12 meeting
- Cancelled November 8, 2022 regular meeting
City Council
The City Council approved construction of a new beachfront promenade at 6 Rock Street, to be paid for by the developer of the Rock Street Brewery. The council also approved animal shelter donations, an inter-department fund transfer, and a $19,446.56 opioid overdose response program. A request to change easements at 6 Rock Street was withdrawn, and discussion on the potential sale/lease of 25 Herman Street was held.
- Approved construction of a new promenade at 6 Rock Street, developer-funded (majority, Johnstone opposed)
- Approved animal shelter donations totaling $455 (unanimous)
- Approved $25,000 inter-department fund transfer from Legal Services to Other Contractual Services (unanimous)
- Approved $19,446.56 for 2022 Emergency Management Department Overdose Response Program (unanimous)
- Withdrew request to change exiting easements at 6 Rock Street (unanimous)
- Held discussion on potential sale, lease or transfer of 25 Herman Street
- Approved minutes of October 11, 2022 meeting (majority, 3 abstentions)
- Supported issuing blight fines for The Havens properties with monthly collection reports (unanimous)
Water Pollution Control Commission
The Water Pollution Control Commission will hold its regular monthly meeting. The body will review previous minutes and discuss ongoing business regarding contracts and flooding.
- Orange Contracts
- Flooding issues
- Carlson Road
Water Pollution Control Commission
The commission is holding a regular monthly meeting. The agenda consists of procedural items and a review of previous meeting minutes.
- Review of minutes from Special meeting 8/11/2022
- Review of minutes from 6/1/2022
City of West Haven Fire Department Allingtown Board of Commissioners
The Board of Fire Commissioners will conduct a swearing-in for new firefighter Rodrigo Pinto. The meeting includes reports from the Chief and Deputy Chief/Fire Marshal, alongside discussions on old business regarding firehouse studies and equipment.
- Swearing in of new firefighter Rodrigo Pinto
- Discussion of Headquarters Issues
- Discussion of Firehouse Study and New Firehouse Property
- Discussion of New Fire Truck and SCBA Bottle Fill Compressor
- Approval of Captain’s List
City of West Haven Fire Department Allingtown Board of Commissioners
The Board of Fire Commissioners will meet to review financial invoices and reports from the Chief and Deputy Chief. The agenda includes discussions on a new firehouse property and the acquisition of a new fire truck.
- New Firehouse Property
- New Fire Truck
- SCBA Bottle Fill Compressor
- Firehouse Study
- Install, Maintain and Use Smoke Detectors
City of West Haven Fire Department Allingtown Board of Commissioners
The Board of Fire Commissioners will meet to review financial invoices and the budget. The agenda includes discussions on a firehouse study, new firehouse property, and a new fire truck.
- Review of invoices and budget
- Discussion of new firehouse property and firehouse study
- Discussion of new fire truck
- SCBA bottle fill compressor
- Executive session regarding personnel issues, vacation, and sick time
Water Pollution Control Commission
The Commission will meet to review the minutes from the May 4, 2022, meeting. The agenda contains no other specific business items for discussion.
- Review of minutes from the May 4, 2022, meeting
City of West Haven Fire Department Allingtown Board of Commissioners
The Board of Fire Commissioners will meet to review financial invoices and budget items. The agenda includes discussions on firehouse property, a new fire truck, and firefighter residency rules.
- New Firehouse Property
- New Fire Truck
- SCBA Bottle Fill Compressor
- Firehouse Study
- Residency rules for firefighters
Water Pollution Control Commission
The commission is scheduled to review the minutes from the April 6, 2022 meeting and consider the approval of the budget for fiscal year 2022-2023. The proposed budget includes detailed projections for sewer operations administration and in-house sewer operations.
- Approval of Budget for fiscal year 2022-2023
- Review of minutes from the April 6, 2022 meeting
City of West Haven Fire Department Allingtown Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will review previous meeting minutes and discuss department finances. Old business items include discussions regarding a new firehouse property, a new fire truck, and an SCBA bottle fill compressor.
- Firehouse Study
- New Firehouse Property
- New Fire Truck
- SCBA Bottle Fill Compressor
- Entry Level Consortium
City of West Haven Fire Department Allingtown Board of Commissioners
The Board of Fire Commissioners will review finance items including invoices and the budget. Discussion includes old business regarding a new firehouse, a new fire truck, and an SCBA bottle fill compressor.
- Firehouse Study
- New Firehouse Property
- New Fire Truck
- SCBA Bottle Fill Compressor
- Smoke Detector installation and maintenance
City of West Haven Fire Department Allingtown Board of Commissioners
The Board of Fire Commissioners approved the FY 2022-2023 budget for submission to the finance director. The board also discussed a grievance regarding a mayoral vaccine testing mandate and the potential for hiring a superintendent of apparatus to reduce repair costs.
- Approval of FY 2022-2023 budget
- Discussion of AFG grant for replacing 12-year-old analogue two-way radio equipment
- Update on SAFER Grant submission
- Discussion of a firehouse study and potential new station property
- Review of processed invoices for January
City of West Haven Fire Department Allingtown Board of Commissioners
The Board of Fire Commissioners held an organizational meeting to elect its officers and reviewed December invoices. The board discussed grant applications for radio equipment and staffing, as well as the status of a new fire truck.
- Election of Iris Diaz (Chair), Troy Tappin (Vice Chair), and Paul Sikorski (Secretary)
- Discussion of SCBA Bottle Fill Compressor replacement costing over $10,000
- Approval to move forward with the SAFER Grant application
- Sale of a 1984 MACK for $4,000
- Walmart Community Grants initial approval for $250 to $5,000 to support new CSCS