Coventry public meetings in 2024

Town Council

The Town Council Steering Committee meeting scheduled for December 23, 2024, has been canceled. No business was conducted. The next meeting is scheduled for January 27, 2025.

• Meeting of December 23, 2024, canceled

Firearms Safety/Home Shooting Range Study Committee

The Coventry Firearms Safety/Home Shooting Range Study Committee will discuss best practices for shooting ranges and review firearm ordinances from Norwalk, Newtown, Stratford, and Tolland. Members will also discuss acceptable noise limits for home ranges and consider a proposed schedule of meetings for 2025. No votes or decisions are scheduled; the meeting is primarily for discussion.

• Review of municipal firearm ordinances from Norwalk, Newtown, Stratford, and Tolland
• Discussion of acceptable noise limits for home shooting ranges
• Review of shooting range best practices
• Proposed meeting schedule for 2025
• Approval of minutes from November 7, 2024

The special meeting of the Firearms Safety/Home Shooting Range Study Committee scheduled for December 19, 2024, was cancelled because a quorum was not present. No decisions were made or items discussed.

• Special meeting cancelled due to lack of quorum

Cemetery Commission

The Coventry Cemetery Commission will meet to discuss lot sales and exchanges in Nathan Hale and Grant Hill Cemeteries. The body will also review financial statements and reports from Public Works and the Sexton.

• Lot sales and exchanges in Nathan Hale and Grant Hill Cemeteries
• Review of financial statements
• GIS data review for Veteran’s lists
• Operating budget review scheduled for January

The Coventry Cemetery Commission approved a 5-0 motion to permanently remove and make unavailable a tree location at North Coventry Cemetery (NCC) plot Sec. A, 116. It also passed a 5-0 motion banning exchanges, sales, or resales of plots in NH and GH cemeteries. The commission approved a lot sale to the Stevenson family for $0, granting the second grave in a double lot, and tabled the treasurer's report until March.

• Approved minutes of November 21 meeting with revisions (5-0)
• Tabled adoption of treasurer's financial report until March meeting
• Approved lot sale to Stevenson family, Section B, Lot 183, Graves A only, $0 paid, permit issued 12-11-24
• Passed motion to permanently remove tree location NCC plot Sec. A, 116 (5-0)
• Passed motion banning exchanges, sales, or resales of plots in NH and GH (5-0)

Cemetery Commission

The Commission decided to prohibit the exchange, sale, or resale of plots in the NHC and GHC cemeteries due to a lack of historical records. The body also addressed lot ownership and monument contractor qualifications.

• Prohibition of plot exchanges, sales, or resales in NHC and GHC (Passed 5-0)
• Permanent removal of NCC plot Sec. A, 116 from future tree locations (Passed 5-0)
• Approval of burial rights for Section B, Lot 183, Grave A at Coventry Cemetery for the Stevenson family
• Removal and storage of the water tank at NCC
• Tabling of the Financial report until the March meeting

The Coventry Cemetery Commission approved a motion prohibiting exchanges, sales, or resales of plots in North Coventry Cemetery (NHC) and Grafton Hollow Cemetery (GHC) due to lack of historical records. It also approved a lot transfer for the Stevenson family, removed a tree plot from future use, and tabled the treasurer's report.

• Approved November 21 meeting minutes with revisions (5-0)
• Tabled adoption of treasurer's report until March meeting
• Approved lot transfer of Section B, Lot 183, Grave A to Stevenson family at $0 (permit issued 12-11-24)
• Passed motion to permanently remove tree location NCC Plot Sec. A, 116 (5-0)
• Passed motion prohibiting exchanges, sales, or resales of plots in NHC and GHC (5-0)

Economic Development Commission

The Ad-Hoc Farmers' Market Operating Committee is holding a special meeting to adopt minutes from September, review a financial report, recap the 2024 season, and discuss a wifi upgrade. Other agenda items are procedural, including setting the next meeting date.

• Adoption of minutes from September 10, 2024
• Financial report
• 2024 season recap
• Wifi upgrade work discussion
• Next meeting date, time, and location

Inland Wetlands Agency

The agency will consider several permit applications with upcoming deadlines, including lake wall replacement, garage construction, and a re-subdivision. New business includes a request for a new permit for the previously approved 'The Ledges' subdivision. Enforcement action regarding material deposition at 77 Tall Oak Drive is on the agenda. Officers will be elected following a recap of bylaws from a special meeting.

• #24-49 – Lake wall replacement at 41 Edgewater Drive (deadline 12/27/2024)
• #24-53 – Detached garage at 44 Maple Trail (deadline 12/27/2024)
• #24-55 – Re-subdivision for single-family home at 33 Cooper Lane (deadline 1/24/2025)
• #24-60 – New permit for expired 'The Ledges' subdivision at 369 Stonehouse Road
• Enforcement – Material deposition at 77 Tall Oak Drive with cease and desist issued

The Coventry Inland Wetlands Agency approved three applications: a lake wall replacement at 41 Edgewater Drive, a detached garage at 44 Maple Trail, and a stone lake-wall and stairs rebuild at 162 Beebe Farms Road. Two applications were postponed, and officer elections were delayed until the next meeting.

• Approved lake wall replacement at 41 Edgewater Drive with standard and special conditions (4-0)
• Approved detached garage at 44 Maple Trail with standard conditions (4-0)
• Approved stone lake-wall and stairs rebuild at 162 Beebe Farms Road with standard conditions (4-0)
• Postponed application #24-43 (77 Edgewater Drive) until next meeting
• Postponed application #24-47 (Woodland Road drainage) until next meeting
• Deferred officer elections until next meeting
• Approved October 30, 2024 special meeting minutes (2-0-2)
• Approved November 20, 2024 regular meeting minutes (3-0-1)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The December 17, 2024, Zoning Board of Appeals meeting has been cancelled due to lack of business. The next regular meeting is scheduled for January 21, 2025, at 7:00 p.m.

Town Council

The Coventry Town Council will consider a funding request from the Board of Education for additional HVAC commissioning services, as well as several policy updates and fund allocations. Items marked as 'Not Ready For Action' include a name change for the Veterans Commission, a revised Code of Ethics, an attendance policy, and a volunteer handbook. New business includes using up to $5,000 from NIP funds for household food waste composting kits and designating $12,128.82 in excess ARPA funds for a color plotter and the Sick and Severance Fund.

• Board of Education funding request for additional HVAC commissioning services
• Use of up to $5,000 of NIP funds for household food waste composting kits, contingent on receiving MMI grant
• Designation of $12,128.82 excess ARPA funds for a color plotter and the Sick and Severance Fund
• Discussion on departments to appear before Council to clarify budget items
• Consideration of name change from Veterans Memorial & Events Commission to Veterans Commission (not ready for action)

The Coventry Town Council approved three funding items: $30,397.50 from CRNEF for additional HVAC commissioning services (with the Board of Education covering the other half), up to $5,500 from Nip Funds for composting kits and education materials (contingent on receiving the MMI grant), and the designation of $12,128.82 in excess ARPA funds for a color plotter with the remainder going to the Sick and Severance Fund. All votes were unanimous. Several other agenda items were discussed but not ready for action.

• Approved $30,397.50 from CRNEF for HVAC commissioning services (7-0)
• Approved up to $5,500 from Nip Funds for composting kits and education materials, contingent on MMI grant (7-0)
• Approved $12,128.82 in excess ARPA funds for a color plotter, remainder to Sick and Severance Fund (7-0)
• Accepted December 2, 2024 meeting minutes (7-0)
• Accepted consent agenda with removal of Monthly Financial Reports (7-0)

Water Pollution Control Authority

The Coventry Water Pollution Control Authority will review and discuss the wastewater management plan update, including metals testing and the Western route 44 sewer planning area. They will also discuss sewer system capacity, conduct a budget review, and address the 240 Main Street Cornfield item. Additionally, the board will consider approval of minutes from November 14, 2024, and receive staff reports on the treatment plant and collection system.

• Approval of minutes from November 14, 2024 regular meeting
• Wastewater management plan update: Metals testing and Western route 44 sewer planning area
• Ongoing discussion of sewer system capacity
• Budget review
• 240 Main Street Cornfield

The Coventry Water Pollution Control Authority approved submitting a Clean Water Fund priority list application and authorized $22,000 for two new pumps at the Avery Shores pump station. They also approved the November meeting minutes and discussed sewer capacity, a proposed apartment development, and the Bolton Gateway sewer project.

• Approved November 14, 2024 meeting minutes (3-0-1)
• Authorized Mike Ruef to sign and submit Clean Water Fund priority list application (4-0)
• Authorized purchase of two pumps for Avery Shores pump station, $22,000, adjusting capital improvement plan

Board of Assessment Appeals

The Board of Assessment Appeals is holding a special meeting solely to set its meeting dates for 2025, after which the meeting will adjourn. There are no public hearings or substantive business items on the agenda.

• Set 2025 meeting dates
• Adjourn

Parks & Recreation Commission

The regular meeting scheduled for December 12, 2024, was cancelled. A special meeting was scheduled for December 5, 2024.

Ad-Hoc Protected Spaces Stewardship Committee

The Protected Spaces Stewardship Committee will meet to provide updates on trails work, committee planning, and guided public walks. The body will also discuss the Williams Preserve Footbridge Project.

• Williams Preserve Footbridge Project
• Committee Trails Work updates
• Guided Public Walks updates

The Protected Spaces Stewardship Committee met on December 12, 2024, but lacked a quorum (only two of five members present). No official business was conducted; the meeting consisted of general discussion and was adjourned at 8:15 pm.

Senior Housing Alternatives Study Committee

The Ad-Hoc Senior & Affordable Housing Alternatives Study Committee will review a memo regarding Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) for the Planning and Zoning Commission. The committee will also discuss public outreach materials for affordable housing and set its 2025 meeting schedule.

• Review of Memo for ADUs to PZC
• Discussion of affordable housing public outreach and website documents
• Adoption of 2025 meeting dates

The Coventry Ad-Hoc Senior & Affordable Housing Alternatives Study Committee met on December 11, 2024, and tabled approval of the October 23, 2024 minutes pending video review. The committee discussed a draft memo to the Planning and Zoning Commission (PZC) proposing incremental changes to accessory dwelling unit (ADU) regulations, with plans to send it for the January PZC meeting. They also discussed public outreach strategies for affordable housing, including a town website page and newsletter articles. The committee approved its 2025 meeting dates.

• Tabled approval of 10/23/2024 minutes pending video review
• Discussed draft memo to PZC on ADU regulation changes; to be sent for January meeting
• Approved 2025 meeting dates (all in favor)

Senior and Affordable Housing Alternatives Study Committee

The Senior & Affordable Housing Alternatives Study Committee will review a memo regarding Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) for the Planning and Zoning Commission. The body will also discuss public outreach materials and website documentation for affordable housing.

• Review of Memo for ADUs to PZC
• Discussion of affordable housing public outreach and website documents
• Adoption of 2025 meeting dates

The committee tabled approval of the 10/23/2024 minutes pending video review. Members reviewed a draft memo proposing incremental changes to ADU regulations and agreed to send it to the Planning and Zoning Commission for its January meeting. They also discussed public outreach strategies for affordable housing, including website and newsletter content. The committee approved its 2025 meeting dates.

• Tabled approval of 10/23/2024 minutes pending video review
• Agreed to send draft ADU regulation memo to PZC for January meeting
• Approved 2025 meeting dates (unanimous)

Inland Wetlands Agency

The Coventry Inland Wetlands Agency will hold a special meeting to discuss administrative updates and policy revisions. The body will consider changes to bylaws and the election of officers.

• Bylaw review and revisions
• Election of officers
• Review of Stormwater Feature Inspection Report, Permit Threshold guidance, and Permit Standard Conditions
• Discussion of agent authorization for timber harvests
• Development of white page for lake wall applications

The Coventry Inland Wetlands Agency held a special meeting on December 11, 2024, and approved revisions to the Standard Permit Conditions document. The Agency also discussed forming a subcommittee for lakefront property owners and watershed improvements, and voted to hold officer elections annually instead of in November. No enforcement actions or citizen comments were reported.

• Approved revisions to Standard Permit Conditions document (unanimous)
• Approved motion to hold officer elections annually (unanimous)
• Discussed creating subcommittee for lakefront property owners and watershed improvements
• Discussed bylaw revisions, to be referred to Town attorney
• Reviewed Stormwater Feature Inspection Report, changing submission deadline to June 15
• Reviewed Permit Threshold guidance document with minor modifications
• Tabled adoption of October 30, 2024 minutes until next meeting
• Discussed timber harvest as-of-right determinations

Housing Authority

The Housing Authority will hold its monthly meeting to approve minutes, hear a treasurer's report, review expenditures, and receive a director's report on Orchard Hill I and II. The agenda contains only routine procedural items with no specific proposals or votes listed.

• Review and approval of expenditures
• Director's report including Orchard Hill I update
• Director's report including Orchard Hill II update

The Coventry Housing Authority held a routine monthly meeting with no substantive policy decisions. Members unanimously approved the November meeting minutes, the November treasurer's report, and November expenditures as presented. The executive director discussed a potential CDBG grant application and ongoing solar layout work with Earthlight Technologies.

• Approved November 12, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved November treasurer's report (unanimous)
• Approved November expenditures as presented (unanimous)

Town Council

The Town Council Finance Committee will discuss the use of excess ARPA funds and potential projects that would require bonding, including a road bond. The committee will also consider a Board of Education request for HVAC commissioning costs. Monthly financial reports and Board of Education reports will be reviewed.

• Discussion of use for excess ARPA funds
• Discussion of potential projects requiring bonding, including road bond memo
• Consideration of Board of Education request for HVAC commissioning costs
• Review of monthly financial reports for General Fund, Sewer, Recreation, EMS, and other funds
• Review of Board of Education October 2024 financial reports

The Coventry Town Council Finance Committee unanimously recommended allocating $5,500 from the Nips Surcharge fund to support the MMI Grant application for a compost facility, contingent on receiving the grant. They also unanimously recommended appropriating $9,000 of ARPA funds for a plotter and the remaining $3,128.82 to the Sick and Severance Fund, and $30,397.50 from CNREF for HVAC commissioning at CHS. The committee discussed bonding priorities and budget scheduling but took no final action on those items.

• Recommended $5,500 from Nips fund for MMI Grant support (unanimous)
• Recommended $9,000 ARPA funds for plotter, $3,128.82 to Sick and Severance (unanimous)
• Recommended $30,397.50 from CNREF for HVAC commissioning at CHS (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of November 14, 2024 with corrections (unanimous)
• Added agenda item 11 for discussion (unanimous)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold public hearings on a special permit for grocery beer and wine sales at 1671 Boston Turnpike and a 1-lot resubdivision on Babcock Hill Road. The commission will also discuss old business including a 3-lot subdivision on Kings Road, new business including a 1-lot resubdivision on Root Road, and adoption of the 2025 meeting schedule.

• PZC-24-11: Special Permit for alcohol sales (grocery beer and wine) at 1671 Boston Turnpike
• PZC-24-13: 1-lot resubdivision on 31.67 acres on the north side of Babcock Hill Road
• PZC-24-12: 3-lot subdivision on 10 acres on Kings Road abutting Hop River (old business)
• PZC-24-12: 1-lot resubdivision on 4.11 acres on Root Road adjacent to 33 Cooper Lane (new business)
• Adoption of 2025 meeting schedule

The Coventry Planning and Zoning Commission unanimously approved a special permit for grocery beer and wine sales at 1671 Boston Turnpike, waiving the site plan requirement. The commission also approved the 2025 meeting schedule with a September date change, and tabled a resubdivision application due to lack of abutter notification.

• Approved waiver of site plan requirement for PZC-24-11 (unanimous)
• Approved special permit for alcohol sales at 1671 Boston Turnpike (unanimous)
• Approved 2025 meeting schedule, moving September 22 to September 29 (unanimous)
• Moved PZC-24-13 resubdivision to January 13, 2025, due to abutter notification issue
• Approved minutes of November 13, 2024, meeting (unanimous)

Coventry Lake Advisory & Monitoring Committee

The Coventry Lake Advisory & Monitoring Committee is meeting virtually to discuss lake management updates and conduct administrative business. The committee will hear updates on the lake gate, hydrilla, and COOP water quality sampling, and review the 2016 Lake Management Plan survey. New business includes approving the 2025 meeting calendar and discussing officer positions for the coming year.

• Approve minutes of November 11, 2024
• Update on Lake Gate
• Update on Hydrilla
• Update on COOP water quality sampling
• Approve calendar for 2025 and discuss officers

The Coventry Lake Advisory & Monitoring Committee approved its 2025 meeting schedule and selected officers for the year. Members also discussed updates on the lake gate, hydrilla grant, water quality testing, and the lake management plan, with no formal decisions on those items.

• Approved minutes of November 11, 2024 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved 2025 meeting schedule: second Monday monthly at 7:00 pm (unanimous)
• Elected Debby Zeppa as Chair and Rich Pearson as Secretary for 2025 (by acclamation)

Local Emergency Coordinating Committee

The Local Emergency Coordinating Committee meeting scheduled for December 5, 2024, has been canceled. No business will be discussed or decided.

Parks & Recreation Commission

The Coventry Parks & Recreation Commission is holding a special meeting to receive updates on the Patriots Park Master Site Plan and to set meeting dates for 2025. The agenda also includes approval of November meeting minutes and staff reports on facilities, programs, and finances.

• Patriots Park Master Site Plan Update – discussion only
• Set 2025 meeting dates – action item

Board of Assessment Appeals

The Coventry Board of Assessment Appeals is convening to call the meeting to order and approve prior meeting minutes. No substantive appeals or decisions are listed on this agenda.

• Call meeting to order
• Approve minutes

Economic Development Commission

The special meeting of the Coventry Economic Development Commission scheduled for December 5, 2024, was cancelled. The provided text contains no other business items for the commission.

School Energy & Building Efficiency Building Committee

The School Energy and Building Efficiency Building Committee will meet to review financial statements and discuss the Coventry High School roof and unit ventilator/HVAC projects. They will consider Pro-Mech Payment Application 9 and Change Order 1 for the switch gear breaker. The committee will also approve prior meeting minutes and set the 2025 meeting schedule.

• Review of CHS Roof Project and related financial documents
• Discussion of Unit Ventilator/HVAC Project
• Pro-Mech Payment Application 9 – contractor billing for November
• Pro-Mech Change Order 1 – switch gear breaker change
• Proposed schedule of meetings for 2025

The School Energy and Building Efficiency Building Committee approved a $1,021,174 payment application for Pro-Mech, Inc. and a $3,324.65 change order for a circuit breaker upgrade, both unanimously. They also adopted the 2025 meeting schedule and approved the November 7, 2024 minutes. No other substantive decisions were made; the rest of the meeting was updates on the roof and HVAC projects.

• Approved November 7, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Pro-Mech payment application #9 for $1,021,174.00 (unanimous)
• Approved Pro-Mech Change Order #1 for $3,324.65 (unanimous)
• Adopted 2025 meeting schedule (unanimous)

Conservation Commission

The Coventry Conservation Commission will review site plan referrals for two subdivisions on Kings Road and Babcock Hill Road. The commission also has $3,260 remaining in its budget and will discuss a needed site survey for Patriots Park Woods and ideas for using bottle deposit funds. Routine items include confirming 2025 meeting dates and takeaways from a recent conference.

• Subdivision #24-45 Kings Rd site plan referral
• Subdivision 862 Babcock Hill Rd site plan referral
• Financial report: $3,260 remaining in budget
• Patriots Park Woods site survey needed
• Discussion of Nip Bottle Money Ideas

The Conservation Commission held a discussion-heavy meeting with no final votes. They approved the previous meeting's minutes and discussed the proposed budget, but deferred action on the Williams Preserve bridge project and site plan recommendations for Kings Road and Babcock Hill Road to future meetings. No formal decisions were made on these items.

• Approved previous meeting's minutes
• Discussed proposed budget; no vote taken
• Williams Preserve bridge inland/wetlands approval status TBD
• Kings Road conservation easement recommendation deferred to next meeting
• Babcock Hill Road recommendation due by second Monday in January

Town Council

The Council will hear public comment, recognize volunteers, and receive reports including the 2025 Budget Calendar. The main new business items are the adoption of a revised Code of Ethics Policy, a new Attendance Policy for volunteer boards and commissions, and an updated Volunteer Handbook. Several reappointments to town boards are recommended, and a proposed name change for the Veterans Memorial & Events Commission is listed but not ready for action.

• Adoption of revised Code of Ethics Policy
• Adoption of revised Attendance Policy for volunteer boards and commissions
• Consideration of revised Volunteer Handbook for elected officials, appointed officials, and volunteers
• Discussion of 2025 Budget Calendar
• Reappointments to Farmers' Market Operating Committee, CRCOG, Conservation Commission, Housing Authority, Water Pollution Control Authority, and Economic Development Commission

Town Council

The Town Council Steering Committee will consider a revised volunteer handbook and code of ethics, and act on several reappointments and appointments to boards and commissions. A resignation from the Parks & Recreation Commission is also noted. The agenda includes routine reports and acceptance of previous minutes.

• Review and possible update of the Town of Coventry Volunteer Handbook and Code of Ethics
• Reappointment of Barry to the Ad-Hoc Farmers' Market Operating Committee
• Reappointment of Polsky to the Capitol Region Council of Governments (CRCOG)
• Reappointment of Manzone and Messino to the Conservation Commission
• Appointment of Edmondson to the Economic Development Commission

Planning & Zoning Commission

The agenda for this meeting consists of procedural boilerplate. No specific applications, ordinances, or projects are listed for decision or discussion.

Cemetery Commission

The Coventry Cemetery Commission will hold a regular meeting to review minutes, financial statements, and reports from Public Works and the Sexton. Old business includes completed GIS data review and progress at Grant Hill Cemetery. New business covers capital budget requests due December 13 and a review of the operation budget for fiscal year 2025–26. The commission will also discuss garden beds for Wreaths Across America.

• Review of financial statements
• Sexton's report on the Wilson/Greer lot in Nathan Hale Cemetery
• Progress report on Grant Hill Cemetery
• Capital budget requests due 12/13/24
• Review of operation budget for FY 25–26

Senior and Affordable Housing Alternatives Study Committee

The regular November meeting of the Ad-Hoc Senior & Affordable Housing Alternatives Study Committee is cancelled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for December 11, 2024.

Inland Wetlands Agency

The Inland Wetlands Agency is meeting to hold a public hearing on the replacement of the Bunker Hill Road bridge/culvert over Rufus Brook, as well as discuss several other applications including lake wall replacements, a garage construction, and drainage improvements. Old business items have deadlines in late 2024, with two receiving extensions. New business includes a proposed single-family home at 33 Cooper Lane and a stone lake wall rebuild at 162 Beebe Farms Road. The agency will also consider enforcement action for material deposition at 77 Tall Oak Drive and approve the 2025 meeting calendar.

• Public hearing for #24-54: Bunker Hill Road bridge/culvert replacement over Rufus Brook (hearing deadline 12/25/2024)
• #24-49: Lake wall replacement at 41 Edgewater Drive (deadline 12/27/2024)
• #24-50: Demolition of structure 25ft from Coventry Lake at 157 Woodland Road (deadline 12/27/2024)
• #24-55: Proposed single-family home and re-subdivision at 33 Cooper Lane (new business)
• Enforcement at 77 Tall Oak Drive: material deposition in regulated area with cease and desist issued

Zoning Board of Appeals

The regular meeting scheduled for November 19, 2024, has been cancelled due to a lack of business.

Town Council

The Town Council will hold a public hearing and consider an ordinance for property tax abatement for spouses of deceased first responders who die in line of duty. Other business includes a proposed name change for the Veterans Memorial & Events Commission, establishment of an America 250 Committee, and use of Nips funds for roll-off container covers at the transfer station. The council will also hold an executive session to evaluate the town manager's compensation.

• Public hearing and possible adoption of property tax abatement ordinance for spouses of first responders killed in line of duty
• Consideration of renaming Veterans Memorial & Events Commission to Veterans & Events Commission
• Establishment of the America 250 | Coventry CT Committee for the nation's 250th anniversary
• Vote on using Nips funds to purchase roll-off container covers at the transfer station
• Executive session to discuss town manager compensation

Water Pollution Control Authority

The Coventry Water Pollution Control Authority will meet on November 14, 2024, to discuss new business including sewer use rates, PFAS litigation, and a capital improvements plan. The agenda also includes updates on the wastewater management plan, western Route 44 sewer planning, and system capacity. A public hearing item concerns the Coventry Laundromat's sewer use charge.

• Public hearing on Coventry Laundromat at 1047 Main Street sewer use charge
• Discussion of PFAS litigation
• Review of sewer use rates and capital improvements plan
• Sewer use and assessment for 240 Main Street and 243 Woodland Road
• Update on western Route 44 sewer planning area

Town Council

The Town Council Finance Committee will review monthly financial and Board of Education reports. The committee is scheduled to discuss the use of excess ARPA funds and potential projects that would require bonding.

• Discussion of use for excess ARPA funds
• Discussion of potential projects requiring bonding
• CliftonLarsonAllen LLP audit engagement letter
• Discussion on use of Nips funds and dumpster cover options
• Review of September 2024 Board of Education reports

The Finance Committee unanimously agreed to add an action item to the Town Council agenda to use nip funds (balance $49,068) for dumpster covers at the transfer station. They discussed options from TBI Waste Products and Cardoza, with costs ranging from $28,840 to $40,000 for 8 covers, and also considered town-owned dumpsters. No final decision was made; the committee will recommend a specific option to the Town Council. The committee also discussed reallocating $12,128 in excess ARPA funds and potential bonding projects, but took no formal action on these.

• Approved minutes of October 15, 2024 Finance Committee meeting (unanimous)
• Unanimously agreed to add action item to Town Council agenda for use of nip funds for dumpster covers
• Discussed dumpster cover options: TBI mounted $32,000, TBI removable $40,000, Cardoza mounted $28,840 plus materials
• Discussed town-owned dumpsters at $45,000 for 9, with potential for own hauling at $130,000-$150,000 for vehicle
• Discussed reallocating $12,128 excess ARPA funds; no decision, list to be reviewed next meeting
• Discussed potential bonding projects; no formal action, suggested breaking into separate referendums

Parks & Recreation Commission

The Parks & Recreation Commission will hear a presentation on the Patriots Park Master Site Plan from FHI Studios and consider possible action on 2025 Beach Pass prices. The meeting also includes acceptance of minutes, staff reports on facilities, programs, and finances, and correspondence regarding the CT Veterans Day Race.

• Presentation of Patriots Park Master Site Plan from FHI Studios
• Possible action on Beach Pass Price for 2025
• Acceptance of October 10, 2024 minutes
• Letter from CT Veterans Day Race
• Staff reports: Facility & Project, Program, Finance

Housing Authority

The Coventry Housing Authority holds its monthly meeting to review and approve expenditures and quarterly financial reports. A presentation on solar panels by Earthlight Technologies is scheduled. The director will update on Orchard Hill I and II developments. The agenda is largely routine with no major policy decisions.

• Presentation by Tim Sadler of Earthlight Technologies on solar panel installation
• Review and approval of expenditures
• Review and approval of quarterly financial reports
• Director’s report with Orchard Hill I and II updates

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a single-family dwelling on a non-conforming lot. The body will also consider special permits for alcohol sales and two land subdivision applications.

• Special Permit for single-family dwelling at 207 Lakeview Drive (PZC-24-8)
• Special Permit for restaurant beer and wine sales at 1203 Main Street (PZC-24-10)
• Special Permit for grocery beer and wine sales at 1671 Boston Turnpike (PZC-24-11)
• 3-lot subdivision on 10 acres on the south side of Kings Road (PZC-24-12)
• 1-lot resubdivision on 31.67 acres on the north side of Babcock Hill Road (PZC-24-13)

Cemetery Commission

The Coventry Lake Advisory & Monitoring Committee will hold a regular meeting to discuss updates on lake gate, hydrilla, water quality testing, and review the September forum. The committee will also vote on approving minutes from September 9, 2024. No major decisions or new proposals are on the agenda.

• Action on minutes of September 9, 2024
• Update on lake gate
• Update on hydrilla
• After action review of September forum
• Review of Coventry Lake Management Plan January 2016 survey

Coventry Lake Advisory & Monitoring Committee

The Coventry Lake Advisory & Monitoring Committee will discuss routine updates on the lake gate, hydrilla infestation, and COOP water quality testing. Members will also conduct an after-action review of the September forum and review a survey related to the 2016 Coventry Lake Management Plan. No final decisions or new policies are expected at this meeting.

• Hydrilla update on invasive aquatic plant
• Lake gate status update
• COOP water quality testing update
• Review of Coventry Lake Management Plan 2016 survey
• After-action review of September Forum

Firearms Safety/Home Shooting Range Study Committee

The Firearms Safety/Home Shooting Range Study Committee will meet to review existing Coventry shooting range incident reports and relevant Connecticut general statutes. They will also approve minutes from October 17 and discuss topics for further research. No votes or decisions are scheduled; the meeting is focused on information gathering.

• Review of existing Coventry shooting range incident reports
• Review of relevant Connecticut General Statutes
• Approval of October 17, 2024 meeting minutes
• Discussion of topics for future research

Local Emergency Coordinating Committee

The Coventry Local Emergency Coordinating Committee will hold a regular meeting to debrief recent community events (Halloween on Main, Veterans Day Race) and plan for Christmas in the Village. They will also discuss the response to school violence threats and conduct a post-election debrief covering polling place security, traffic flow, and pedestrian safety.

• Discussion: Response to school violence threats
• Debrief: Halloween on Main
• Debrief: Veterans Day Race
• Christmas in the Village planning (12/8/24)
• Election Day debrief (security, traffic, pedestrian safety)

School Energy & Building Efficiency Building Committee

The School Energy and Building Efficiency Building Committee will meet to review financial statements and discuss the CHS Roof Project and Unit Ventilator/HVAC Project. The committee will consider invoices and payment applications, as well as project schedules and progress meeting notes.

• Review and approval of October 3, 2024 meeting minutes
• Review of financial statements including CHS HVAC, DAS approved costs, and roof documents
• CHS Roof Project review and discussion of QA+M invoices for August and September 2024
• Unit Ventilator/HVAC Project review including November schedule and progress meeting notes
• Review of Pro-Mech Payment Application 8 for the unit ventilator project

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will hold a regular meeting to review a site plan referral for 24-45 Kings Rd and discuss a future visit from a herpetologist regarding vernal pools. They will also hear from Hank Gruner, recap the Patriots Park Woods Trail Walk, and review the remaining budget of $3,260. Minutes from the October 2 meeting will be approved.

• Site plan referral #24-45 for Kings Rd
• Financial report: $3,260 remaining in budget
• Visit from Hank Gruner (new business)
• Plan to invite herpetologist for vernal pool discussion
• Recap of Patriots Park Woods Trail Walk

Town Council

The regularly scheduled Town Council meeting on Monday, November 4, 2024, has been canceled. The next meeting will be held on Monday, November 18, 2024, with a Public Hearing at 7:00 PM and the regular meeting at 7:30 PM in the Town Hall Annex.

• November 4 meeting canceled; next meeting set for November 18, 2024

Inland Wetlands Agency

The Inland Wetlands Agency is holding a special meeting to discuss matters with Town Attorney Kenneth R. Slater Jr. No specific applications or decisions are listed on the agenda; the meeting is limited to discussion and adjournment.

• Discussion with Town Attorney Kenneth R. Slater Jr.

Town Council

The Town Council Steering Committee will meet to discuss and possibly take action on updating the Town of Coventry Volunteer Handbook and Code of Ethics, and to consider a charge for the America 250 Coventry CT Planning Committee. They will also receive an update on the development of an exit interview questionnaire and hear monthly board and commission reports. Several appointments and reappointments are on the agenda, including a proposed appointment to the Energy Conservation/Alternative Energy Committee.

• Review and potential update of the Town of Coventry Volunteer Handbook and Code of Ethics
• Consideration of possible action on the charge for the America 250 Coventry CT Planning Committee
• Update on development of an exit interview questionnaire
• Proposed appointment of Pilcher to the Energy Conservation/Alternative Energy Committee
• Monthly board and commission reports including expiration and vacancy reports

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold discussions on the former Channel 3 Camp at 73 Times Farm Road and a presentation on a proposed use at 454 Cassidy Hill Road. A public hearing will be scheduled for a special permit application for a single-family dwelling on an undersized lot at 207 Lakeview Drive. The commission will also consider appointing a Zoning Enforcement Officer.

• Discussion regarding 73 Times Farm Road (former Channel 3 Camp)
• Presentation by Barbara Williams on proposed use at 454 Cassidy Hill Road
• PZC-24-8 – Special permit application for single-family dwelling on undersized/non-conforming lot at 207 Lakeview Drive
• Appointment of Zoning Enforcement Officer Heidi Leech

Economic Development Commission

The Economic Development Commission will receive a presentation from UCONN TAB regarding the reuse assessment of the Mason Street site. The body will also discuss social media, CT Countryside, and Farmers’ Market updates.

• Mason Street site reuse assessment presentation with UCONN TAB
• Social media and communications discussion
• CT Countryside updates
• Farmers’ Market updates

Senior and Affordable Housing Alternatives Study Committee

The Senior & Affordable Housing Alternatives Study Committee will meet to discuss advancing accessory dwelling units (ADUs) with the Town Planner and review zoning regulations that may hinder housing developments. The meeting includes roll call, approval of previous meeting minutes, and adjournment.

• Discussion of ADU (Accessory Dwelling Unit) advancement with Town Planner
• Discussion of zoning regulations and roadblocks for housing developments
• Adoption of minutes from August 28, 2024 meeting

Inland Wetlands Agency

The Coventry Inland Wetlands Agency will hold a public hearing on a proposed 3-lot subdivision at Kings Road (application #24-45) with an October 30 deadline. Other old business includes a house replacement at 90 Avery Shores and two items postponed to November. New business includes lake wall replacement at 41 Edgewater Drive, demolition/rebuild at 157 Woodland Road, a pedestrian footbridge at Williams Preserve, and a garage at 44 Maple Trail. An enforcement matter at 77 Tall Oak Drive involves material deposition in a regulated area with a cease-and-desist order.

• Public hearing for #24-45 – Kings Road 3-lot subdivision on ~10 acres abutting Hop River, deadline 10/30/2024
• #24-46 – 90 Avery Shores: removal of existing house, driveway, well; construction of new house, driveway, well, parking, walkway, utilities
• #24-43 – 77 Edgewater Drive: house additions, driveway, drainage improvements in Upland Review Area (postponed to November)
• #24-47 – Woodland Road drainage improvements (postponed to November)
• Enforcement – 77 Tall Oak Drive: material deposition in regulated area, cease-and-desist issued

Ad-Hoc Protected Spaces Stewardship Committee

The committee will review July meeting minutes and discuss old business including trails work and committee planning. New business includes stewardship tools, upcoming work parties, and guided public walks scheduled for November 9 and December 7. The committee will also review the 2023-24 annual report and set the 2025 meeting schedule.

• Review of July 23, 2024 meeting minutes
• Committee Trails Work updates
• Stewardship Tools/Materials update
• Guided Public Walks on 11/9 and 12/7
• 2023-24 Annual Report

Town Council

The Coventry Town Council will discuss and potentially act on a recruitment and retention officer for the Fire Department, a name change for the Veterans Memorial & Events Commission, and a donation in memory of Ronald Dextradeur. They will also receive updates on projects, a monthly financial report, and correspondence regarding a safe polling location for the November election. An executive session is scheduled for the town manager's evaluation.

• Consideration of a Recruitment and Retention Officer (Battalion Chief) for Coventry Fire Department
• Donation in memory of Ronald Dextradeur
• Booth and Dimock Library Historic Restoration Fund grant easement agreement (sample)
• Change of name from Veterans Memorial & Events Commission to Veterans & Events Commission
• Registrar of Voters efforts to establish a safe polling location for the November 5 election

Firearms Safety/Home Shooting Range Study Committee

This is an organizational meeting for the newly formed committee. Members will review the committee charge, discuss future planning, and elect officers. No substantive decisions or public hearings are scheduled.

• Presentation of the committee charge document (FIREARMS SAFETY-HOME SHOOTING RANGE STUDY COMMITTEE.PDF)
• Election of officers
• Member discussion of charge and future meeting planning
• Review of open meeting requirements

Cemetery Commission

The Coventry Cemetery Commission will hold a regular meeting to review financial statements and receive reports from Public Works and the Sexton. Old business includes updates on GIS data verification (completed), next steps for veteran lists, top soil and seeding around cemetery entrance signs, and potential small tree planting sites in Section B of Coventry Cemetery. The commission will also discuss volunteers for Grant Hill Cemetery and Wreaths Across America, and may enter executive session if needed.

• GIS data review/verification completed; next step: veteran lists
• Top soil and seed around cemetery entrance signs
• Review potential planting sites for small trees in Section B, Coventry Cemetery
• Volunteers for Grant Hill Cemetery
• Wreaths Across America discussion

The Coventry Cemetery Commission approved a motion to permanently remove and make unavailable specific plots in Coventry Cemetery, and approved a garden bed for Ancona in North Coventry Cemetery. The minutes also include approval of the September meeting minutes and a treasurer's report, with no other substantive decisions.

• Approved minutes of September 19 meeting (3-0)
• Approved motion to permanently remove and make unavailable plots in Sec. B: 25-26, 32-33, 108-109, 116-117 (3-0)
• Approved garden bed for Ancona in North Coventry Cemetery (3-0)

Town Council

The Town Council Finance Committee will review monthly financial reports, receive updates from the Pension Committee, discuss tax sales, and consider a request from the Board of Education to allocate up to $105,000 from a non-lapsing account for fitness center renovations.

• Board of Education requests up to $105,000 from non-lapsing account for fitness center renovations
• Review of monthly financial reports for General Fund, COVRRA, Sewer, Recreation, and EMS
• Status update from the Pension Committee
• Discussion regarding tax sales

Zoning Board of Appeals

The regular meeting scheduled for October 15, 2024, has been cancelled due to a lack of business.

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing and discuss a special permit application for a single-family dwelling on an undersized/non-conforming lot at 78 Cheney Lane in the LR Zone. The applicant is Lauren Brinsko; owners are Scott and Carole Sheldon. The rest of the agenda consists of routine procedural items.

• PZC-24-7: Special permit for a single-family dwelling on an undersized/non-conforming lot at 78 Cheney Lane (LR Zone)

Coventry Lake Advisory & Monitoring Committee

The Coventry Lake Advisory & Monitoring Committee meeting scheduled for October 14, 2024, has been cancelled. No business will be conducted.

Coventry Lake Advisory & Monitoring Committee

The Coventry Lake Advisory & Monitoring Committee is holding a regular meeting to discuss updates on lake gate maintenance, hydrilla management, and the September forum. They will also review the 2016 Coventry Lake Management Plan and coordinate water quality testing scheduled for October 18. The meeting includes old and new business items, along with public comment and committee member discussion.

• Hydrilla update: discussion on invasive plant management
• COOP water quality testing scheduled for October 18
• Coventry Lake Management Plan January 2016: update and continuation of survey review
• September Forum: after-action review
• Lake Gate: update on condition or repairs

Water Pollution Control Authority

The Coventry Water Pollution Control Authority will hold a regular meeting via Zoom. They will hear public comments from residents regarding sewer use charges and specific properties. Old business includes updates on the Tighe & Bond wastewater management plan, western Route 44 sewer planning, and ongoing sewer system capacity discussions. The board will also approve minutes from August and review staff reports.

• Public hearing on sewer use charge system (Mike Bruckner, Maple Drive)
• Discussion of 1047 Main Street Laundromat (Ryan MacDonald & Craig Marcus)
• Tighe & Bond wastewater management plan update
• Western Route 44 sewer planning area update
• Budget review and draft 3rd quarter report due October 15

Parks & Recreation Commission

The Coventry Parks & Recreation Commission will hold a regular meeting with procedural items including call to order, audience comments, and approval of June 2024 minutes. Staff reports on facilities, programs, and finances will be presented. Under old business, the Commission will discuss the Patriots Park Master Site Plan, and under new business, a report on the 2024 Camp W program will be given by Josh Anderson.

• Discussion of Patriots Park Master Site Plan (old business)
• 2024 Camp W Report presented by Josh Anderson (new business)
• Staff reports: Facility & Project, Program, and Finance reports
• Approval of minutes from June 16, 2024

Housing Authority

The Housing Authority will meet to review and approve expenditures. The Director will provide updates on Orchard Hill I and Orchard Hill II.

• Review and approval of expenditures
• Orchard Hill I update
• Orchard Hill II update

Veterans Memorial & Events Commission

The Veterans Memorial and Events Commission will review minutes, discuss upcoming events including Veterans Day and Vets Rock, and consider old business items such as a proposed name change to Veterans Commission, veterans parking signs, Purple Heart town signs, and the Coventry High School Veterans Wall of Honor. No new business is listed.

• CT Veterans Day Race on November 2
• Veterans Day observance on November 11
• Vets Rock event at Mohegan Sun on November 16
• Report on VMEC name change to Veterans Commission
• Discussion of Veterans Parking Signs and Purple Heart Town Signs

Town Council

The Coventry Town Council will meet to discuss several policy changes, including veteran parking and road acceptance. The body will also consider a state grant application for historic restoration and review a site plan update for Patriots Park.

• Proposed property tax abatement for spouses of first responders deceased in the line of duty
• Consideration of "Veterans Only" parking signs at town facilities
• Possible acceptance of Avery Shores as a town road
• Application for the State of Connecticut Historic Restoration Fund Grant
• Patriots Park site plan update

Local Emergency Coordinating Committee

The Local Emergency Coordinating Committee will hold a meeting to discuss agency updates and coordinate upcoming community events. They will debrief the recent Arts on Main event, plan for Halloween on Main on October 26, and discuss the Veterans Day Race on November 2, 2024. The committee will also vote on approving the minutes from the September 5 meeting.

• Approval of September 5, 2024 meeting minutes
• Debrief: Arts on Main event
• Planning for Halloween on Main on Oct 26
• Planning for Veterans Day Race on Nov 2
• Agency updates and other business

School Energy & Building Efficiency Building Committee

The School Energy and Building Efficiency Building Committee will review financial statements, discuss the CHS Roof Project with a Greenwood Industries payment application, and receive an update on the Unit Ventilator/HVAC project including a project schedule and progress notes. The meeting also includes approval of prior meeting minutes and other business.

• Review of CHS Roof Project and discussion of Greenwood Industries Payment Application 9/1/2024
• Unit Ventilator/HVAC Project update with September 24 schedule and progress meeting notes from 9/18 and 10/2
• Review of Pro-Mech Payment Application 7
• Review of financial statements for 2019 Energy, CHS HVAC, and Roof
• Approval of minutes from September 5, 2024

Conservation Commission

The Coventry Conservation Commission will review minutes from September 4, 2024, and hear a financial report showing $3,260 remaining in the budget. New business includes elections and planning a visit from a herpetologist to study vernal pools. Old business covers the Patriots Park Woods Trail Walk, the Rose/Williams Site Plan, and Nip Bottle Money. The meeting also includes a public comment period.

• Financial report: $3,260 remaining in commission budget
• Plan to host a herpetologist visit for vernal pool study
• Update on Rose/Williams Site Plan
• Progress on Patriots Park Woods Trail Walk
• Discussion of Nip Bottle Money

Energy Conservation / Alternative Energy Advisory Committee

The committee will meet to approve minutes from May 1, 2024, and discuss old and new business. The agenda consists of procedural boilerplate items.

• Approval of May 1, 2024 minutes

Economic Development Commission

The Coventry Economic Development Commission will hear a presentation on the Mason Street site reuse assessment from UCONN TAB. The commission will also receive reports on business visitations, planner/manager updates, and discuss new business items including social media, CT Countryside updates, and farmers' market updates.

• Mason Street Site Reuse Assessment Presentation with UCONN TAB
• Business Visitations update
• Social Media and Communications discussion
• CT Countryside Updates
• Farmers' Market Updates

Senior and Affordable Housing Alternatives Study Committee

The September meeting of the Ad-Hoc Senior & Affordable Housing Alternatives Study Committee was cancelled.

Inland Wetlands Agency

The Inland Wetlands Agency will review several land-use applications, including a proposed 3-lot subdivision and various residential construction projects. The body will also address an enforcement matter regarding material deposition in a regulated area.

• Kings Road Subdivision: Proposed 3-lot subdivision on an approximately 10-acre parcel
• 375 Brewster St.: Construction of driveway with wetlands crossing
• 90 Avery Shores: Removal of existing house and construction of new house and utilities
• 77 Edgewater Drive: House additions, driveway, and drainage improvements
• 77 Tall Oak Drive: Enforcement action regarding material deposition in regulated area

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing and then discuss a special permit application (PZC-24-05) for a single-family dwelling on an undersized/non-conforming lot at 370 Hemlock Point Dr. Old business includes a meeting with attorneys and the Justice Education Center regarding the former Channel 3 Camp at 73 Times Farm Road. In new business, the commission will consider scheduling a public hearing for a similar special permit application at 78 Cheney Lane.

• Public hearing on special permit PZC-24-05 for a dwelling at 370 Hemlock Point Dr. (undersized lot)
• Discussion with attorneys and Justice Education Center regarding 73 Times Farm Road (former Channel 3 Camp)
• Scheduling of public hearing for special permit PZC-24-7 at 78 Cheney Lane
• Adoption of minutes from September 9, 2024

Town Council

The Town Council Steering Committee will handle resignations, reappointments, and new appointments to several boards and commissions. They will also discuss and possibly act on creating a recruitment and retention officer position for the Coventry Fire Department, a name change for the Veterans Memorial & Events Commission, and a planning committee for America's 250th Anniversary. Other items include developing an exit interview questionnaire and a thank-you gift for volunteers and employees.

• Resignations from Eastern Regional Tourism District (Mitchell), Economic Development Commission (Belsito), and Energy Conservation/Alternative Energy Advisory Committee (Croutch)
• Reappointments to Ad-Hoc Farmers' Market Operating Committee (Mitchell), Cemetery Commission (Messier), and Planning & Zoning Commission (Jobbagy)
• Appointments to Firearms Safety-Home Shooting Range Study Committee (Slossar) and Protected Spaces Stewardship Committee (Cappadora)
• Consideration of a Recruitment and Retention Officer for Coventry Fire Department
• Discussion of a name change from Veterans Memorial Commission to Veterans Memorial & Events Commission

The Coventry Town Council Steering Committee discussed establishing an America 250 Coventry CT Planning Committee for the nation's 250th anniversary, with a proposed 7-member structure. The committee unanimously recommended several reappointments and appointments to town boards, and approved a revised fire department job description and a name change for the Veterans Memorial & Events Commission. No final decisions were made on the America 250 committee, which will be discussed further at the next meeting.

• Reappointed Cathy Mitchell to Ad-Hoc Farmers' Market Operating Committee (unanimous)
• Reappointed Mark Messier to Cemetery Commission (unanimous)
• Reappointed Bill Jobbagy to Planning & Zoning Commission (unanimous)
• Appointed Jeff Cappadora to Protected Spaces Stewardship Committee (unanimous)
• Recommended revised Coventry Battalion Chief job description to full council (unanimous)
• Recommended name change to Veterans & Events Commission (unanimous)
• Consensus to have Town Manager draft exit interview questionnaire
• Selected umbrella as 2024 thank-you gift for volunteers/employees

Cemetery Commission

The Coventry Cemetery Commission will hold a regular meeting to review and approve previous minutes, receive reports from the treasurer, public works, and sexton, and discuss old business including GIS data verification, topsoil and seeding around entrance signs, potential tree planting sites in Section B of Coventry Cemetery, and a letter to Tri County Memorials. New business includes the annual report and Wreaths Across America.

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Coventry Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on a variance request for 78 Cheney Lane to allow 16.3% lot coverage, exceeding the 15% maximum. The property currently has a nonconforming lot coverage of 16.7%. The board will also consider approving the August 20, 2024 meeting minutes.

• Public hearing on variance ZBA-24-8 for 78 Cheney Lane: request to allow 16.3% lot coverage (max 15%, existing nonconformity 16.7%) in the LR Zone

Coventry Lake Advisory & Monitoring Committee

The Coventry Lake Advisory & Monitoring Committee is holding a public forum on September 17, 2024. Two experts will present: Dr. Min Huang of DEEP on Canadian goose management, and Dr. Robert Kortmann on the health of the lake. The meeting includes Q&A sessions but no formal decisions or votes are scheduled.

• Presentation on Canadian goose management by Dr. Min Huang, DEEP Migratory Bird Program Leader
• Presentation on lake health by Dr. Robert Kortmann, GZA Applied Limnologist
• Public question-and-answer periods following each presentation

Town Council

The Town Council will discuss a potential appropriation for road improvements and a property tax abatement policy for spouses of deceased first responders. The meeting also includes a proposal for veterans-only parking signs at town facilities.

• Appropriation of $14,100 from CNREF for the Swamp/South Street Project
• Proposed policy/ordinance for property tax abatement for spouses of first responders killed in the line of duty
• Proposal for 'Veterans Only' parking lot signs at town facilities
• Update from Booth and Dimock Library BOD President Joe Jankowski

Board of Assessment Appeals

The Board of Assessment Appeals will continue the discussion and render a decision regarding a motor vehicle appeal.

• Decision on a motor vehicle appeal

Economic Development Commission

The Ad-Hoc Farmers' Market Operating Committee is holding a special meeting to review the financial report, discuss the 2024 season update, and consider a WiFi upgrade project with cost estimate. The committee will also adopt minutes from May 24, 2024, and set the next meeting date.

• Discussion of WiFi upgrade work and cost estimate
• 2024 Season Update
• Financial Report
• Adoption of Minutes from May 24, 2024

Water Pollution Control Authority

The Water Pollution Control Authority will discuss and potentially vote on ADU requests for two properties, receive updates on the Tighe & Bond wastewater management plan and western Route 44 sewer planning, review the budget, and hear staff reports on the treatment plant and collection system.

• Approval of minutes from August 8, 2024 WPCA regular meeting
• Request for ADUs at 110 Wall Street and 396 Main Street
• Tighe & Bond wastewater management plan update
• Western route 44 sewer planning area update
• Budget review

The Coventry Water Pollution Control Authority voted to allow sewer connections for accessory dwelling units at 110 Wall St and 396 Main St, with conditions. The minutes from the August 8, 2024 meeting were tabled. No other formal votes were taken; other items were discussions or staff updates.

• Tabled approval of August 8, 2024 meeting minutes
• Allowed connection of up to two additional dwelling units at 110 Wall St to sewer system
• Allowed connection of one ADU at 396 Main St if primary dwelling is connected to sewers at same time
• Set $12,000 sewer assessment for primary dwelling at 396 Main St
• Instructed staff to request sinking fund balance report from finance director
• Instructed staff to prepare timeline for RFQ and firm selection for wastewater plan

Housing Authority

The Housing Authority of the Town of Coventry will meet to review and approve expenditures and quarterly financial reports. The meeting includes a director's report with updates on Orchard Hill I.

• Review and approval of expenditures
• Review and approval of quarterly financial reports
• Director's report on Orchard Hill I

Veterans Memorial & Events Commission

The Veterans Memorial and Events Commission is meeting to coordinate upcoming events and discuss signage. The body will review preparations for The Wall that Heals and the CT Veterans Day Race.

• The Wall that Heals (September 17–22, 2024)
• CT Veterans Day Race (November 2, 2024)
• Proposed name change from VMEC to Veterans Commission
• Veterans Parking Signs
• Purple Heart Town signs

Town Council

The Town Council Finance Committee will discuss a possible $14,100 transfer from the CNREF for the Swamp Road and South Street project, review a revaluation update, and consider developing a property tax abatement ordinance for first responders. The committee will also hear an HVAC grant discussion with a guest, and receive monthly financial reports including Board of Education fiscal data for July 2024.

• Appropriation of $14,100 from CNREF for Swamp Road and South Street project
• Discussion of a policy or ordinance for property tax abatement for first responders
• HVAC grant discussion with guest John Elsesser
• Revaluation project update
• Monthly financial reports and Board of Education July 2024 reports

The Finance Committee unanimously recommended appropriating $14,500 from the CNREF to cover VHP design fees for the Swamp/South Street improvement project. The committee also discussed the HVAC project's funding shortfall, the revaluation project's progress, and a draft ordinance for property tax abatement for first responders, but took no final action on those items.

• Recommended $14,500 appropriation from CNREF for VHP design fees (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of August 12, 2024, with edits (unanimous)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission will meet with the Justice Education Center LLC regarding the property at 73 Times Farm Road. They will also review a draft Regional Plan of Conservation and Development, consider accepting 0.417 miles of Avery Shores as a public street, and schedule a public hearing for a special permit application at 370 Hemlock Point Dr.

• Meeting with Justice Education Center LLC regarding 73 Times Farm Road (former Channel 3 Camp)
• Review of draft Regional Plan of Conservation and Development
• Referral under CGS 8-24 for acceptance of 0.417 miles of Avery Shores as public street
• Special Permit application for single-family dwelling on undersized/non-conforming lot at 370 Hemlock Point Dr. – scheduling of public hearing

The Coventry Planning and Zoning Commission recommended the town accept 0.417 miles of Avery Shores Road as a public street, with one abstention. The commission also scheduled a public hearing for a special permit application at 370 Hemlock Point Dr. and requested a change to the Regional POCD map. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Recommended acceptance of Avery Shores Road as public street (4-0-1)
• Scheduled public hearing for PZC-24-05 special permit at 370 Hemlock Point Dr. for Sept 23 (5-0)
• Requested inclusion of Rte. 44 segment on Regional POCD Map 10.2 (consensus)

Coventry Lake Advisory & Monitoring Committee

The Coventry Lake Advisory & Monitoring Committee will discuss updates on lake gate and hydrilla, finalize plans for the September 17 forum, and continue reviewing the 2016 Coventry Lake Management Plan. They will also consider approval of August 12 meeting minutes and hear citizen comments.

• Finalize plans for September 17, 2024 forum
• COOP water quality testing scheduled for September 13, 2024
• Update on hydrilla in Coventry Lake
• Update on lake gate
• Review of Coventry Lake Management Plan (January 2016)

The Coventry Lake Advisory & Monitoring Committee met via Zoom and unanimously approved the August 12, 2024 meeting minutes. Members discussed updates on the lake gate, hydrilla treatment, and the upcoming Lake Forum, but took no other formal votes. The final herbicide application for hydrilla is scheduled for late September, and the annual Lake Forum is set for September 17 at Mill Brook Place.

• Approved August 12, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)

School Energy & Building Efficiency Building Committee

The School Energy and Building Efficiency Building Committee is meeting to discuss updates on the unit ventilator/HVAC project and the CHS roof project. The body will review financial statements, project schedules, and invoices from various contractors.

• Review of CHS Roof Project and QA+M invoice dated July 31, 2024
• Unit Ventilator/HVAC project update including classroom schedule
• Review of ICDS invoice dated August 23, 2024
• Review of Pro-Mech Payment Application 6
• Review of Construction Inspector candidates J. Russo and K. Boutin

The Coventry School Building Committee approved several payments for the high school HVAC and roof projects, including $864,785 to Pro-Mech and $20,050 to ICDS. They also voted to hire Ken Boutin as the construction inspector. The committee discussed financial status, including a $9 million bond anticipation note due next August, and ongoing coordination with Eversource regarding a potential transformer upgrade.

• Approved minutes of August 1, 2024 meeting (unanimous)
• Authorized payment to QA+M of $363.73 (unanimous)
• Authorized payment to ICDS of $20,050 (unanimous)
• Approved Pro-Mech payment of $864,785 (unanimous)
• Hired Ken Boutin as construction inspector (unanimous)

Local Emergency Coordinating Committee

The Local Emergency Coordinating Committee will meet to review agency updates and discuss the Arts on Main event scheduled for September 14. The body will also consider the approval of minutes from the August 1, 2024 meeting.

• Arts on Main event on 9/14
• Acceptance of August 1, 2024 meeting minutes

The Local Emergency Coordinating Committee accepted the August 1, 2024 minutes unanimously. They discussed the Patriots Road Race safety plan, including road closures and coordination, and received updates from agencies. No formal votes were taken on policy items; the meeting was primarily informational.

• Accepted August 1, 2024 minutes (unanimous)
• Added Patriots Road Race to agenda (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 5:53 PM (unanimous)

Board of Assessment Appeals

The Board of Assessment Appeals will meet to conduct hearings and take possible action on scheduled appeals. The meeting includes a period for citizen comments and the approval of previous meeting minutes.

• Hearings and possible action on scheduled assessment appeals

The Board of Assessment Appeals approved reductions for five motor vehicle appeals based on rebuilt salvage titles or damage, and tabled one appeal pending a bill of sale. All decisions were unanimous.

• Reduced assessment on 2020 Acura MDX to $13,590 (all in favor)
• Reduced assessment on 2005 Lexus C430 to $5,470 (all in favor)
• Reduced assessment on 2010 Volvo S80 to $2,020 (all in favor)
• Tabled 2018 Lexus IS 200t appeal pending bill of sale due Sept 13, 2024 (all in favor)
• Reduced assessment on 2020 Chevrolet Silverado to $25,600 (all in favor)

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will review minutes from August 7, 2024, and note a remaining budget of $3,260. They will hear from Rod Parlee regarding CACIWC and discuss the Patriots Park Master Site Plan. Old business includes the Patriots Park Woods Trail and the Rose/Williams Site Plan.

• Review of August 7 meeting minutes
• Budget remaining $3,260
• Rod Parlee visit regarding CACIWC
• Patriots Park Master Site Plan meeting
• Rose/Williams Site Plan discussion

The Coventry Conservation Commission met on September 4, 2024, and approved the minutes from August 7, 2024, with two corrections: Patriots Park Woods was purchased from the Salvation Army (not the State of Connecticut), and the herpetologist's name is Hank Grunner (not Brunner). The commission also heard from Rod Parlee of CACIWC about upcoming workshops and resource opportunities, and discussed upcoming events including a Patriots Park Master Site Plan meeting and a trail work party. No substantive decisions were made beyond the minutes approval.

• Approved August 7, 2024 minutes with corrections (all in favor)
• Noted $3,260.00 remaining in budget
• Discussed CACIWC 50th anniversary event and potential table for $35
• Scheduled Patriots Park Master Site Plan meeting for 9/12 at 6:30 pm
• Scheduled Trail Work Party at Thornton Brook Preserve for 9/15 from 9-11 am

Energy Conservation / Alternative Energy Advisory Committee

The Energy Conservation/Alternative Energy Advisory Committee is holding a meeting to approve minutes from May 1, 2024, and discuss old and new business. No specific agenda items or decisions are listed.

• Approval of minutes from May 1, 2024

Town Council

The Coventry Town Council will consider a property tax abatement ordinance for first responders, adopt the Capitol Region Natural Hazard Mitigation Plan update for 2024-2029, and vote on a revised job description for Planning Technician/Zoning Enforcement Officer. They will also discuss sending a letter to legislators about high electric bills and adopt Ordinance #264 establishing a process for line-of-duty death determinations for first responders, with a public hearing scheduled for September 23, 2024. Additionally, the council will appoint members to various boards and committees.

• Consideration of ordinance for property tax abatement for first responders
• Resolution adopting the Capitol Region Natural Hazard Mitigation Plan Update 2024-2029
• Adoption of revised job description for Planning Technician/Zoning Enforcement Officer
• Letter to legislators requesting action on high electric bill increases
• Adoption of Ordinance #264 for line-of-duty death determinations for first responders and call for public hearing

Senior and Affordable Housing Alternatives Study Committee

The Senior & Affordable Housing Alternatives Study Committee will review several housing-related documents including the PoCD, Affordable Housing Plan, previous Senior Housing Committee report, and zoning regulations. The committee then plans to develop a work plan for future actions.

• Review of PoCD document
• Review of Affordable Housing Plan
• Review of previous Senior Housing Committee report
• Review of Zoning Regulations
• Development of work plan for the committee

The committee approved the April 24, 2024 minutes and reviewed housing-related documents, including a list of concerns and zoning regulations. They discussed accessory dwelling units (ADUs) and identified a need to review zoning regulations for barriers to housing development. A work plan was developed for future meetings, but no substantive decisions were made beyond approving the minutes.

• Approved April 24, 2024 meeting minutes (4-0-1, Brand abstaining)
• Reviewed housing concerns list, to be updated
• Discussed ADU zoning regulations, action plan developed
• Agreed to review zoning regulations for barriers to development

Inland Wetlands Agency

The Inland Wetlands Agency is meeting to discuss several pending applications for residential construction and town improvements. The body will also address a wetlands enforcement matter at 77 Tall Oak Drive.

• 51 Kensington Rd: Addition of garage with rec room
• 375 Brewster St: Construction of driveway with wetlands crossing
• Lisicke Beach: Replacement of retaining wall and steps
• 78 Cheney Ln: Demo rebuild of house and garage
• 4 Avery Shores: Redecking and construction of new deck facing Coventry Lake

Town Council

The Town Council Steering Committee will discuss the America's 250th Anniversary, a veterans parking sign at Town Hall, and consider appointments to a new Firearms Safety-Home Shooting Range Study Committee (22 members) and other boards. They will also consider a revised job description for the Planning Technician/Zoning Enforcement Officer and a recruitment/retention officer for the Coventry Fire Department.

• Appointment of 22 members to the Firearms Safety-Home Shooting Range Study Committee
• Discussion of a veterans parking sign at the Town Hall parking lot
• Consideration of a revised job description for Planning Technician/Zoning Enforcement Officer
• Consideration of a recruitment and retention officer for the Coventry Fire Department
• Resignation of Levine from the Ad-Hoc Lake Advisory & Monitoring Committee

The Coventry Town Council Steering Committee recommended purchasing five veterans parking signs for town buildings and made several appointments, including four to the Firearms Safety-Home Shooting Range Study Committee. The committee also recommended reappointing Bill Glenney to the Inland Wetlands Agency and adopting a revised job description for the Planning Technician/Zoning Enforcement Officer. The meeting included discussion of forming a local committee for America's 250th anniversary and a potential recruitment and retention officer for the Fire Department, both continued to future meetings.

• Recommended 5 veterans parking signs at Town Hall, library, Senior Center, 2 fire stations (unanimous)
• Recommended Bill Glenney reappointment to Inland Wetlands Agency (unanimous)
• Recommended Carol Polsky to CRCOG Regional Planning Commission (unanimous)
• Recommended Caroline Batz to Firearms Safety Committee (2-1, Blanchard against)
• Recommended Dudley Brand to Firearms Safety Committee (unanimous)
• Recommended Brittany Debiase-Franco to Firearms Safety Committee (2-1, Blanchard against)
• Recommended Brian Murray to Firearms Safety Committee (unanimous)
• Recommended Kenneth Stein to Firearms Safety Committee (unanimous)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Coventry Planning and Zoning Commission is holding a regular meeting with a standard procedural agenda. No public hearings, ordinances, or specific project items are listed for discussion or decision. The agenda includes only routine items such as call to order, citizen comments, approval of minutes, and staff reports.

Economic Development Commission

The Coventry Economic Development Commission will hold a regular meeting with a business visitation from Justin Valanti of Arbortech. The agenda also includes adoption of minutes, reports from the planner/manager, member updates, and new business items on social media, CT Countryside, and the Farmers' Market. No major decisions or proposals are on the agenda.

• Business visitation with Justin Valanti of Arbortech (invited)
• Adoption of minutes from July 25, 2024
• New business: Social Media and Communications updates
• New business: CT Countryside Updates
• New business: Farmers' Market Updates

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Coventry Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on a variance request from Cheryl and Eric Trudon for their property at 370 Hemlock Point Drive. The applicant seeks a reduction in the side yard setback from 15 to 11 feet and an increase in lot coverage from 15% to 18.2%, both of which are existing nonconformities. The board will also consider approval of the July 16, 2024 meeting minutes.

• Public hearing: ZBA-24-7 – variance for side yard setback reduction (15' to 11') and lot coverage increase (15% to 18.2%) at 370 Hemlock Point Drive in the LR Zone; applicants Cheryl and Eric Trudon
• Approval of July 16, 2024 regular meeting minutes

Town Council

The Town Council meeting scheduled for August 19, 2024, has been canceled. The next regular meeting will be held on September 3, 2024, at 7:30 PM in the Town Hall Annex.

• Meeting canceled; only procedural notice provided

Cemetery Commission

The Coventry Cemetery Commission will review progress on GIS data verification and discuss a recently installed monument in Nathan Hale Cemetery. The body will also coordinate a cleanup event at Grant Hill Cemetery.

• GIS data review for Section A, Section B, and cremains section
• Discussion of monument installed in Nathan Hale Cemetery (Brown family)
• Grant Hill Cemetery clean-up scheduled for August 24 at 9am
• Review of planting sites for small trees in Coventry Cemetery Section B
• Wreaths Across America planning

The Coventry Cemetery Commission approved a motion to allow a flat stone marker above an existing marker in the Otis plot at Coventry Cemetery (4-0). A request by Brian Lussier to move a footstone was denied, with the veterans marker to remain in place. The commission also approved the July 18th minutes (3-0) and discussed drafting a letter to Tri County Memorials about failure to follow procedures.

• Approved July 18th minutes (3-0)
• Approved flat stone marker above existing marker in Otis plot (4-0)
• Denied Brian Lussier's request to move footstone; veterans marker stays

Housing Authority

The Housing Authority of Coventry will hold its monthly meeting to approve expenditures, quarterly financial reports, and hear the director's report. The director's report includes updates on Orchard Hill and Orchard Hill H developments. The meeting also includes new and old business.

• Review and approval of expenditures
• Review and approval of quarterly financial reports
• Director's report with updates on Orchard Hill and Orchard Hill H
• New business and old business items

Housing Authority

The Coventry Housing Authority has canceled its monthly meeting scheduled for August 13, 2024. No items will be discussed or decided at this time.

• Meeting canceled – no business conducted

Town Council

The Town Council Finance Committee will meet to review monthly financial reports and June 2024 Board of Education reports. The committee will also consider the acceptance of meeting minutes from May 13 and June 10, 2024.

• Review of monthly financial reports for COVRRA, EMS, General Fund, P and R, and Sewer
• Review of June 2024 Board of Education reports, including preschool and food service
• Acceptance of May 13, 2024 meeting minutes
• Acceptance of June 10, 2024 meeting minutes

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Coventry Planning and Zoning Commission will review a draft of the Regional Plan of Conservation and Development (POCD), make appointments to the Firearms Safety-Home Shooting Range Study Committee and interim ZEO positions, and adopt minutes from its July 22 meeting. Public hearings are listed but none specified on this agenda.

• Review of draft Regional POCD
• Appointment of commissioner to Firearms Safety-Home Shooting Range Study Committee
• Appointment of interim ZEOs Mark St. Germain and Jana Roberson
• Adoption of minutes from July 22, 2024

Coventry Lake Advisory & Monitoring Committee

The Coventry Lake Advisory & Monitoring Committee is meeting to discuss updates on the lake gate and hydrilla, review the July Lake Awareness event, set a September forum date, and continue review of the 2016 Coventry Lake Management Plan. They will also consider minutes from July and hear public comment.

• Update on Lake Gate
• Update on Hydrilla
• After-action review of July Lake Awareness event
• Schedule for September forum on 9/17/2024
• Continued review of Coventry Lake Management Plan (January 2016)

Water Pollution Control Authority

The Water Pollution Control Authority will hold a regular meeting on August 8, 2024. They are set to approve minutes, consider a sewer assessment correction for 95 Edgewater Drive, and receive updates on environmental impact evaluation, wastewater management plan, western route 44 sewer planning, and sewer system capacity. The agenda also includes staff reports on the treatment plant and collection system.

• Approval of minutes from July 11, 2024 WPCA regular meeting
• Sewer assessment correction at 95 Edgewater Drive
• Environmental Impact Evaluation / CEPA update
• Tighe & Bond wastewater management plan update
• Western route 44 sewer planning area update

Board of Assessment Appeals

The Board of Assessment Appeals is holding a special meeting to discuss and potentially revise its policies and procedures. The agenda is limited to these two related items, indicating a procedural focus with no specific appeals or cases scheduled.

• Discussion of BAA policies and procedures
• Potential establishment or revisions to policies and procedures

Conservation Commission

The Coventry Conservation Commission will hold a regular meeting to approve minutes, review the remaining budget of $3,260, and discuss several items including vernal pool mapping, water chestnut on Eagleville Lake, and the Patriots Park Woods Trail. New members will be introduced and a visit from Rod Parlee regarding CACIWC is scheduled.

• Financial report shows $3,260 remaining budget
• Vernal pool mapping discussion
• Water chestnut on Eagleville Lake
• Patriots Park Woods Trail (old business)
• Rod Parlee visit regarding CACIWC

The Coventry Conservation Commission met on August 7, 2024, and discussed several ongoing items but made no formal decisions. Topics included the condition of Patriot's Park Woods trails, a potential DEEP Recreation Trails Grant, a proposed land donation adjacent to Thornton Brook trail, and a weed survey of Eagleville Lake. The Commission also discussed a lack of referrals from the Planning Office and planned to invite Rod Parlee to the September meeting.

• No formal votes or decisions recorded; all items were discussion only
• Invited Rod Parlee to September meeting (discussed, not voted)
• Planned to invite Herpetologist Hank Brunner to a future meeting (tentative, November suggested)

Town Council

The Town Council will discuss a proposed policy for property tax abatement for first responders, though it is noted as not ready for action. They will also consider the format for the town manager's evaluation and review the 2024 year-end financial report. Other items include committee reports, approval of minutes, and a public hearing referral from Mansfield on extending its moratorium on high-density housing.

• Development of a policy/ordinance for property tax abatement for first responders (not ready for action)
• Discussion on town manager evaluation format
• 2024 year-end financial report
• Recognition of animal rescue initiatives by Alyssa Fisher
• Public hearing notice from Mansfield on extending temporary moratorium on high-density housing developments (8/19/24)

Local Emergency Coordinating Committee

The Coventry Local Emergency Coordinating Committee will meet to discuss a debrief of the recent fireworks show, an update on the Arts on Main event scheduled for September 14, and a Lake Patrol Status Update from Chief Peterson. Other business includes approval of minutes from the June 6 meeting and agency updates.

• Fireworks Show Debrief
• Arts on Main event update (September 14)
• Lake Patrol Status Update (Chief Peterson)
• Approval of June 6, 2024 meeting minutes

The Local Emergency Coordinating Committee met and accepted the June 6, 2024 minutes. The main discussion was a debrief of the June 29 fireworks event, noting traffic and parking issues but overall success. Agency updates were provided by Police, Public Works, Fire/EMS, and Parks & Recreation, including ongoing animal hoarding cases, road projects, and staffing challenges. No formal votes were taken on substantive policy decisions.

• Accepted June 6, 2024 minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 5:56 PM (unanimous)

School Energy & Building Efficiency Building Committee

The School Energy and Building Efficiency Building Committee will review financial statements and project updates. Discussions will focus on the Coventry High School roof replacement and HVAC system progress.

• Coventry HS roof replacement field inspection report
• Unit Ventilator/HVAC project schedule and progress review
• Pro-Mech Payment Application 5
• Updated proposal for commissioning services from Aramark
• Construction inspector update from JRR LLC

Town Council

The joint meeting of the Town Council Finance Committee and the Board of Education Fiscal Committee scheduled for July 25, 2024, has been canceled.

Economic Development Commission

The Coventry Economic Development Commission is holding a meeting to present the community website and engagement platform for Connecticut's Countryside, developed with CivicLift. The meeting includes a public presentation and an opportunity to explore the tool for economic development.

• Presentation of the community website and engagement platform for Connecticut’s Countryside at Patriots Park Lodge
• Meeting location changed to Patriots’ Park Lodge, 172 Lake Street

The Coventry Economic Development Commission held a special meeting in place of its regular meeting to attend the Connecticut's Countryside Website Launch Party at Patriots Park Lodge. Members, along with town officials and guests from several towns, watched a demonstration of the new community website and engagement platform by CivicLift. No formal decisions were made; the minutes are not official until approved at the next EDC meeting.

• No substantive decisions made; meeting was a website demonstration event

Senior and Affordable Housing Alternatives Study Committee

The Ad-Hoc Senior & Affordable Housing Alternatives Study Committee will review several housing-related documents, including the Affordable Housing Plan and zoning regulations, and develop a work plan for future study. The meeting is a discussion and planning session, with no final decisions expected on specific projects.

• Review of Affordable Housing Plan
• Review of previous Senior Housing Committee report
• Review of Zoning Regulations
• Develop work plan for committee's study

Inland Wetlands Agency

The Coventry Inland Wetlands Agency is holding a regular hybrid meeting to discuss several pending applications and enforcement actions. Old business includes house removal and construction at 272 Pine Lake Dr, beach sand deposition at Waterfront Heights Association Beach, and a garage addition at 51 Kensington Rd. New business involves a driveway with wetlands crossing at 375 Brewster St. Enforcement: a pond filled to create a pickleball court at 77 Tall Oak Drive, with a site visit conducted.

• #24-28 – 272 Pine Lake Dr: removal of existing house and construction of new house, septic and well
• #24-30 – Waterfront Heights Association Beach on Main St: deposition of beach sand, erosion control, and stormwater management
• #24-31 – 51 Kensington Rd: addition of garage with rec room above in upland review area
• #24-32 – 375 Brewster St: construction of driveway with wetlands crossing for future single-family home
• Enforcement: 77 Tall Oak Drive – pond filled to create a pickleball court; site visit conducted 7/22

The Coventry Inland Wetlands Agency approved two applications: a house rebuild at 272 Pine Lake Dr and beach improvements at Waterfront Heights Association Beach, both with conditions. Several other applications were postponed or continued to the next meeting. The board also discussed an enforcement case involving a filled pond at 77 Tall Oak Dr and planned to issue a cease-and-desist order.

• Approved application #24-28 for house rebuild at 272 Pine Lake Dr with conditions (unanimous)
• Approved application #24-30 for beach sand deposition and erosion control at Waterfront Heights Association Beach with conditions (unanimous)
• Postponed application #24-31 for garage addition at 51 Kensington Rd to August meeting
• Postponed application #24-18 for garage at 260 Mark Dr to August meeting
• Continued application #24-32 for driveway with wetlands crossing at 375 Brewster St to next meeting
• Continued application #24-33 for retaining wall and stairs replacement at Lisicke Beach to next meeting
• Continued application #24-34 for house rebuild at 78 Cheney Ln to next meeting
• Continued application #24-35 for deck construction at 4 Avery Shores to next meeting

Ad-Hoc Protected Spaces Stewardship Committee

The Coventry Protected Spaces Stewardship Committee will discuss trail work updates, planning, and stewardship tools and materials from vendors including Home Depot, Voss Signs, Belson Outdoors, and Weed Wrench. The agenda also includes upcoming work party needs and the Fall Newsletter deadline. No final decisions are scheduled; items are updates and discussions.

• Consideration of lumber and fasteners from Home Depot
• Consideration of signage from Voss Signs
• Consideration of trailside benches and message center from Belson Outdoors
• Consideration of Weed Wrench purchase
• Fall Newsletter submission deadline set for August 1

The meeting was largely procedural, with updates on trail work, planning, and stewardship tools. No formal votes or decisions were recorded; items were discussed for future action.

• Reviewed April 2, 2024 meeting minutes
• Discussed trail work updates
• Discussed committee planning updates
• Reviewed stewardship tools/materials from Home Depot, Voss Signs, Belson Outdoors, and Weed Wrench
• Discussed upcoming work party needs
• Noted Coventry Fall Newsletter items due 8/1
• Discussed committee member vacancy

Town Council

The Town Council Steering Committee will consider appointments to the Firearms Safety-Home Shooting Range Study Committee, accept resignations from the Inland Wetlands Agency and Planning & Zoning Commission, and discuss a member's concerns about the firearms committee's membership.

• Appointments of Brand, Glenney, and Mangiafico to the Firearms Safety-Home Shooting Range Study Committee
• Resignation of White as Inland Wetlands Agency Alternate
• Resignation of Marek from the Planning & Zoning Commission
• Reappointment of Brown Jr. to the Ad-Hoc Lake Advisory & Monitoring Committee
• Kuhns raises concerns regarding the membership of the Firearms Safety-Home Shooting Range Study Committee

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing and discuss a special permit application. The request concerns the construction of a single-family dwelling on a non-conforming lot.

• Public hearing and discussion for PZC-24-03: Special Permit for a single-family dwelling at 162 Lakeview Dr.

The Coventry Planning and Zoning Commission unanimously approved a special permit for a single-family dwelling on an undersized/non-conforming lot at 162 Lakeview Dr., with conditions including a pre-construction meeting, stormwater maintenance, and property boundary markers. The commission also approved the June 24, 2024 meeting minutes and supported Brian Murray's interest in chairing a new Fire-Arms Safety/Home Shooting Range Study Committee.

• Approved special permit PZC-24-03 for single-family dwelling at 162 Lakeview Dr. (unanimous)
• Approved June 24, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Supported Brian Murray's interest in chairing Fire-Arms Safety/Home Shooting Range Study Committee

Cemetery Commission

The Coventry Cemetery Commission will hold a regular meeting to review minutes, treasurer and public works reports, and hear the sexton's report. Key votes include headstone repair in Nathan Hale Cemetery and a special request from the Galey family regarding Coventry Cemetery. The commission will also discuss GIS data verification and a website update.

• Vote on headstone repair in Nathan Hale Cemetery
• Vote on special request from Galey family, Coventry Cemetery
• GIS data review/verification completed for Section A and singles area in Section B; next up: rest of Section B and cremains section
• Review website update
• Discussion of Wreaths Across America

Energy Conservation / Alternative Energy Advisory Committee

The Coventry Cemetery Commission will hold a regular meeting to review and approve minutes, hear reports from the treasurer, public works, and sexton, and take votes on headstone repair at Nathan Hale Cemetery and a special request from the Galey family. The agenda also includes updates on GIS data verification and the commission's website.

• Vote on headstone repair in Nathan Hale Cemetery
• Vote on special request from the Galey family for Coventry Cemetery
• GIS data review and verification update for Section A and Section B
• Review of website update
• Discussion of Wreaths Across America

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals holds public hearings on three variance applications: a front-yard setback reduction at 12 Englewood Trail, a side-yard setback reduction at 41 Swamp Road, and a variance for a storage shed on a vacant lot at 64 Zeya Drive. The board also discusses approval of prior meeting minutes.

• Variance ZBA-24-4: reduce front yard setback from 20' to 15.7' at 12 Englewood Trail (Lake Residential Zone).
• Variance ZBA-24-5: reduce side yard setback from 20' to 13.0' at 41 Swamp Road (GR-80 Zone).
• Variance ZBA-24-6: allow a 16'x20' personal storage shed on a vacant lot and reduce front yard setback from 50' to 24.0' at 64 Zeya Drive (GR-80 Zone).
• Approval of May 21, 2024 regular meeting minutes.

Human Rights Commission

The meeting consists of standard procedural reports and a scheduled policy review under new business. No other specific topics or budget items are listed on this agenda.

• policy review

Water Pollution Control Authority

The Water Pollution Control Authority will discuss sewer system capacity and updates on the Western Route 44 sewer planning area. The meeting includes an Environmental Impact Evaluation RFQ and a review of the wastewater management plan update. Staff will also provide reports on the treatment plant and collection system.

• Sewer Assessment Subordination at 244 Standish Rd
• Environmental Impact Evaluation RFQ
• Tighe & Bond wastewater management plan update
• Western route 44 sewer planning area update
• Budget review

School Energy & Building Efficiency Building Committee

The committee will review financial statements and discuss the CHS Roof Project. The agenda also includes updates on the Unit Ventilator/HVAC project and commissioning services.

• CHS Roof Project review and discussion
• Pro-Mech Payment Application 4 for HVAC project update
• Review of roof curb detail
• HVACN extension approval letter

Housing Authority

The Coventry Housing Authority will meet to review expenditures and receive reports. The IT Director is scheduled to provide updates regarding Orchard Hill 1 and Orchard Hill fl.

• Review and approval of expenditures
• IT Director's report including Orchard Hill 1 and Orchard Hill fl updates
• Treasurer's report

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission reviewed two special permit applications. The application for a contractor's yard at 301 Broad Way was withdrawn. A hearing regarding a single-family dwelling at 162 Lakeview Dr. was continued to a later date.

• Withdrawal of special permit application for a contractor's yard at 301 Broad Way
• Continuation of special permit hearing for a single-family dwelling at 162 Lakeview Dr.

Coventry Lake Advisory & Monitoring Committee

The committee will discuss updates regarding the Lake Gate and Hydrilla. Members are also planning for the July Lake Awareness event at the Farmers’ Market and a September forum. The meeting includes an update on COOP water quality testing and a continued review of the January 2016 Coventry Lake Management Plan.

• Updates on Lake Gate and Hydrilla
• Planning for July Lake Awareness event at Farmers’ Market (7/28/2024)
• Discussion regarding September forum (9/17/2024)
• COOP water quality testing update (7/12/2024)
• Continued review of the January 2016 Coventry Lake Management Plan

Conservation Commission

The Coventry Conservation Commission will review minutes from May 1, 2024, and the remaining $3,140.00 budget. The agenda includes items regarding the Patriots Park Woods Trail and the Pollinator Pathway at Creaser Park. A potential new member will also be considered under new business.

• Review of May 1, 2024 minutes
• $3,140.00 remaining budget
• Patriots Park Woods Trail
• Pollinator Pathway at Creaser Park
• Potential new member

Energy Conservation / Alternative Energy Advisory Committee

The July 3, 2024, meeting agenda contains only procedural items. No specific topics or projects are listed under old or new business.

• Approval of May 1, 2024 minutes

Town Council

The council will consider establishing a study committee regarding shooting ranges in residential areas. Members will also review a resolution for Project Maple gas line improvements and discuss property tax abatement for first responders. The agenda includes several recommended appointments to various town commissions.

• Establishment of a study committee on shooting range safety in residential areas
• Resolution regarding Project Maple gas line improvements
• Proposed property tax abatement policy for first responders
• Adoption of Human Services Coordinator job description
• Recommended appointments to the Conservation Commission and CRCOG

Economic Development Commission

The Coventry Economic Development Commission will meet to adopt minutes from April 25, 2024. The agenda includes business visitations and discussions regarding social media, CT Countryside, and the Farmers' Market.

• Adoption of April 25, 2024 minutes
• Business visitations for Coventry Laundromat (1047 Main Street) and Bynes Falls (2991 South Street)
• Discussion on social media and communications
• Updates regarding CT Countryside and the Farmers' Market

Senior and Affordable Housing Alternatives Study Committee

The regular meeting for the Ad-Hoc Senior & Affordable Housing Alternatives Study Committee scheduled for June 26, 2024, is cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled for July 24, 2024.

Inland Wetlands Agency

The Agency will consider several land use applications, including new construction at 272 Pine Lake Dr and sand deposition at Waterfront Heights Association Beach. The meeting also includes updates on existing driveway and garage applications near Coventry Lake.

• New house, septic, and well construction at 272 Pine Lake Dr
• Sand deposition and erosion control at Waterfront Heights Association Beach on Main St
• House demolition and rebuild at 370 Hemlock Point Dr
• Driveway wetlands crossing culvert replacement at 535 Merrow
• 780sqft garage construction at 260 Mark Dr

Town Council

The Town Council Steering Committee will consider establishing a study committee regarding safety concerns related to shooting ranges in residential areas. The meeting also includes the adoption of a revised job description for the Human Services Coordinator and various board appointments.

• Establishment of a Study Committee on Safety Concerns Regarding Shooting Ranges in Residential Areas
• Adoption of Job Description - Human Services Coordinator
• Appointments to the Conservation Commission
• Reappointment of Pearson to Ad-Hoc Lake Advisory & Monitoring Committee
• Resignation of Walsh from Eastern Highlands Health District

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Commission will hold public hearings for two special permit applications. These include a high-intensity home occupation at 301 Broad Way and a single-family dwelling on an undersized lot at 162 Lakeview Dr. The agenda also includes a report from the Regional Planning Commission.

• Special Permit for contractor's yard at 301 Broad Way
• Special Permit for single-family dwelling at 162 Lakeview Dr.
• Regional Planning Commission report

Cemetery Commission

This notice contains only procedural information regarding a schedule change. The regularly scheduled June 20, 2024, meeting has been cancelled and replaced by a special meeting on June 13, 2024.

Zoning Board of Appeals

The June 18, 2024, regular meeting of the Coventry Zoning Board of Appeals is cancelled due to lack of business. The next regular meeting is scheduled for July 16 at 7:00 p.m.

Town Council

The Town Council will review the Miller Richardson Master Plan and consider appropriating up to $60,000 for park improvements. The agenda also includes a proposal to reduce COVRRA barrel fees and an appropriation of $47,500 for sick and severance pay.

• Up to $60,000 appropriation from CNREF for Miller Richardson Park improvements
• Reduction of COVRRA 95 Gallon Barrel Fee from $409 to $382
• $47,500 appropriation from Council’s 1.5% Fund for sick and severance
• Resolution regarding Project Maple gas line improvements
• Amendment to Town Personnel Policies and Procedures Manual benefits section

Water Pollution Control Authority

The WPCA will discuss sewer availability for specific lots on Spring Road and address capacity for undeveloped or failing septic lots. The meeting also includes updates on the Tighe & Bond wastewater management plan and the Western Route 44 sewer planning area.

• Sewer availability for lots 10, 11, and 107 Spring Rd
• Sewer capacity for undeveloped lots and existing lots with failing septics
• Tighe & Bond wastewater management plan update
• Western Route 44 sewer planning area update
• Budget review

Cemetery Commission

The commission will review progress on GIS data and discuss maintenance at Nathan Hale Cemetery. The agenda includes reports from the Treasurer, Public Works, and Sexton. Members will also address beach parking and a walkway quote.

• GIS data review for Section A completed
• Quote for walkway to sexton office
• Fallen headstone in Nathan Hale Cemetery
• Beach parking at Nathan Hale Cemetery
• Wreaths Across America

Parks & Recreation Commission

The Commission will discuss the Patriots Park Master Site Plan with FHI Studios and Lake Advisory Committee representatives. Members may also take action regarding the Miller Richardson Site Plan. Staff reports on projects, programs, and monthly finances are also scheduled.

• Possible action on Miller Richardson Site Plan
• Patriots Park Master Site Plan discussion with FHI Studios
• Staff report on projects and programs
• Monthly financial report

Inland Wetlands Agency

This special meeting addresses old business regarding a previously approved modification request. There are no new applications or decisions scheduled for this session.

• #24-11: Tree trimming and creation of a fireworks pad at Patriots Park

Housing Authority

The monthly meeting of the Coventry Housing Authority scheduled for Tuesday, June 11, 2024, has been canceled.

Town Council

The Town Council Finance Committee will review monthly financial reports and discuss several funding items, including possible appropriations for Miller Richardson Park improvements, the High School HVAC project, sick and severance pay, and year-end appropriations. The meeting also includes a discussion on Nip Bottle funding with the DPW Director.

• Discussion/Possible Action: Appropriation for Miller Richardson Park Improvements
• Discussion/Possible Action: High School HVAC Project Funding
• Consideration/Possible Action: Additional Funding to Sick & Severance
• Consideration/Possible Action: Year End Appropriations
• Nip Bottle Funding Discussion with DPW Director William Watkins

Town Council

The Town Council is holding a special budget meeting. The council will consider actions to establish the mil rate and COVRRA rate for fiscal year 2024/25.

• Establishment of FY 2024/25 mil rate
• Establishment of FY 2024/25 COVRRA rate

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a high-intensity home occupation at 301 Broad Way. The agenda also includes a special permit application for a single-family dwelling at 162 Lakeview Dr. and discussions regarding affordable housing.

• Special permit for a contractor’s yard at 301 Broad Way
• Special permit for a single-family dwelling at 162 Lakeview Dr.
• Discussion regarding Hickory Ridge Tree Farm, LLC
• Affordable housing discussion

Coventry Lake Advisory & Monitoring Committee

The committee will receive updates regarding the Lake Gate, Hydrilla, and COOP water quality testing. Members will also continue their review of the January 2016 Coventry Lake Management Plan.

• Lake Gate update
• Hydrilla update
• July Lake Awareness event planning
• COOP water quality testing update
• Review of Coventry Lake Management Plan January 2016

Local Emergency Coordinating Committee

The Local Emergency Coordinating Committee will conduct debriefs for the Memorial Day Parade, CIRMA Tabletop Exercise, and Beach Season opening. The agenda also includes discussion of the June 29, 2024, fireworks show.

• Memorial Day Parade debrief
• CIRMA Tabletop Exercise debrief
• Beach Season Opening debrief
• June 29 Fireworks Show
• Agency updates

School Energy & Building Efficiency Building Committee

The committee will review the CHS Roof Project and receive an update on the Unit Ventilator/HVAC project. Members will also discuss commissioning agent proposals from Colliers and Aramark.

• CHS Roof Project review and discussion
• Unit Ventilator/HVAC Project update
• Greenwood Industries payment application review
• Commissioning Agent proposals from Colliers and Aramark
• ICDS Construction Inspector proposal comments

Conservation Commission

The Coventry Conservation Commission will review May meeting minutes, discuss a potential new member, and address updates on local park projects. The commission also has $3,140.00 remaining in its current budget.

• Patriots Park Woods Trail discussion
• Pollinator Pathway at Creases Park update
• Review of $3,140.00 remaining commission budget
• Consideration of a potential new commission member
• Site Plan/Town Referral review

Energy Conservation / Alternative Energy Advisory Committee

The Energy Conservation/Alternative Energy Advisory Committee will meet on June 5, 2024. The agenda consists of procedural items and does not list specific topics for discussion or decision.

• Approval of May 1, 2024 minutes

Town Council

The Town Council will consider the adoption of a job description for a Public Works Maintainer IV and appointments to the Hop River Trail Alliance. Members will also discuss the Town Council 2025 goals and a potential special meeting on June 10, 2024, to set the mil rate.

• Potential special meeting to set mil rate on 6-10-2024
• Appointments to Hop River Trail Alliance: Lindsay Beutler (Representative) and Jana Roberson (Alternate)
• Adoption of job description for Public Works Maintainer IV – Crew Leader
• Recommended appointments for Cemetery Commission (Mangiafico), Housing Authority (Skripol), and Veterans Memorial & Events Commission (Brand)
• Review of Town Council 2025 Goals

Town Council

The Town Council Steering Committee will discuss the Project Maple gas line project and consider several appointments to town commissions. The body will also review a job description for a Public Works Maintainer IV.

• Discussion of Project Maple Gas Line Project
• Adoption of job description for Public Works Maintainer IV - Crew Leader
• Appointments for Cemetery Commission, CRCOG Regional Planning Commission, and Coventry Housing Authority
• Appointments for Conservation Commission (Kowza, Lowe, Okun, Peters, and Shaw)
• Possible action on establishing a Fireworks Display Committee

Planning & Zoning Commission

The commission will meet to conduct public hearings and address old and new business. The agenda consists of procedural boilerplate and does not list specific projects or applications.

Economic Development Commission

The Ad-Hoc Farmers’ Market Operating Committee will review minutes from May 17, 2024. The committee will also receive a financial report and discuss planning for the 2024 season.

• Financial report
• 2024 season planning

Economic Development Commission

The commission will review minutes from April 25, 2024. Agenda items include a business visitation for Coventry Laundromat at 1047 Main Street and updates regarding CT Countryside and the Farmers’ Market.

• Business visitation: Craig Marcus & Ryan McDonald, Coventry Laundromat, 1047 Main Street
• Social Media and Communications discussion
• CT Countryside updates
• Farmers’ Market updates

Senior and Affordable Housing Alternatives Study Committee

The regular meeting scheduled for May 22, 2024, has been cancelled. No items were decided or discussed.

Inland Wetlands Agency

The Inland Wetlands Agency is meeting to review several land-use applications. The body will discuss projects ranging from residential retaining walls and garages to a new sugar house and park decks.

• 113 Edgewater Dr.: Two-tiered retaining wall and granite steps
• 535 Merrow: Replacement of driveway wetlands crossing culvert
• 260 Mark Dr: 780sqft garage in upland review area
• 29 Cassidy Hill Rd: 300sqft sugar house near wetlands
• Waterfront Park Association Beach: Two connecting decks near Coventry Lake

Inland Wetlands Agency

The Inland Wetlands Agency is holding a special meeting to hear a presentation from Town Attorney Kenneth R. Slater, Jr.

• Presentation by Town Attorney Kenneth R. Slater, Jr.

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold public hearings regarding two variance requests in the Lake Residential Zone. The board will also consider the approval of the March 19, 2024 meeting minutes.

• ZBA-24-2: Variance request for 84 Squirrel Trail to create two lots under 40,000 s.f. total area
• ZBA-24-3: Variance request for 162 Lakeview Dr. to allow 27.1% lot coverage

Town Council

The Coventry Town Council will discuss several funding requests and policy developments. Key items include a request for school repair funds and a potential tax abatement for first responders.

• Board of Education request for $45,738.05 from Reserve Fund for unanticipated repair costs
• Development of policy/ordinance for property tax abatement for first responders
• Resolution regarding Project Maple gas line improvements
• Call for a resolution for a cease-fire in Gaza
• Special Town Meeting scheduled for May 28, 2024, and Budget Referendum on June 4, 2024

Economic Development Commission

The Ad-Hoc Farmers’ Market Operating Committee is meeting to discuss planning for the 2024 season. The committee will also review minutes from the May 10, 2024, meeting.

• 2024 Season Planning
• Adoption of May 10, 2024, minutes

Cemetery Commission

The Coventry Cemetery Commission will meet to review improvements to GIS mapping and a quote for a walkway to the sexton office. The body will also discuss a fallen headstone in Nathan Hale Cemetery and upcoming cemetery tours.

• Review of Behar Mapping GIS improvements
• Quote for walkway to the sexton office
• Discussion of fallen headstone in Nathan Hale Cemetery
• Nathan Hale Cemetery tours
• Wreaths Across America

Housing Authority

The Housing Authority of the Town of Coventry will meet to review financial reports and expenditures. The body will discuss management plans, salaries, and updates regarding Orchard Hill I and II.

• Review and approval of expenditures
• Review and approval of management plans and salary discussion
• Review and approval of financial reports
• Approval of new income limits
• Updates on Orchard Hill I and Orchard Hill II

Veterans Memorial & Events Commission

The commission is meeting to review upcoming events and old business. Discussions include the Memorial Day Parade and the visit of The Wall that Heals in September.

• Afghanistan — Iraq War Veterans Memorial dedication on May 18, 2024
• Flag Day on June 14, 2024
• Memorial Day Parade
• The Wall that Heals visit from September 17 — 22, 2024
• Veterans Parking Signs

Town Council

The Town Council Finance Committee will review monthly financial reports for various town departments and the Board of Education. The committee will also consider fiscal year 23/24 budget transfers and discuss an appropriation for Miller Richardson Park improvements regarding an anticipated funding shortfall.

• FY 23/24 Budget Transfers
• Appropriation For Miller Richardson Park Improvements

Town Council

The Town Council is holding a special budget meeting to conduct deliberations and take possible action regarding the Fiscal Year 2024/25 Budget.

• Fiscal Year 2024/25 Budget deliberations and possible action

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing and discuss a special permit for a high-intensity home occupation. The body will also hold a discussion regarding affordable housing.

• Special Permit Application PZC-24-02 for a contractor's yard at 301 Broad Way
• Affordable Housing discussion

Coventry Lake Advisory & Monitoring Committee

The committee will meet to review updates on the lake gate and hydrilla. Members will also plan for the July Lake Awareness event and a September forum.

• Update on Lake Gate
• Review of hydrilla
• Planning for July Lake Awareness event
• Update on September forum
• Review of Coventry Lake Management Plan January 2016

Water Pollution Control Authority

The Water Pollution Control Authority is holding a public hearing and regular meeting to discuss a sewer use fee increase for fiscal year 2025. The body will also review wastewater management plans and system capacity.

• Public hearing on Fiscal Year 2025 Sewer Use Rate Increase
• Discussion of Fiscal Year 2025 Sewer Use Fee Increase
• Tighe & Bond wastewater management plan update
• Western Route 44 sewer planning area update
• Correspondence regarding 240 Main Street cornfield

Water Pollution Control Authority

The Water Pollution Control Authority will hold a public hearing and meeting to discuss a sewer use rate increase for fiscal year 2025. The body will also review wastewater management plans and system capacity.

• Public hearing on Fiscal Year 2025 Sewer Use Rate Increase
• Tighe & Bond wastewater management plan update
• Western Route 44 sewer planning area update
• Discussion of sewer system capacity
• Correspondence regarding 240 Main Street cornfield

Parks & Recreation Commission

The Parks & Recreation Commission will meet to review staff reports and financial data. The body will discuss the Patriots Park Site Plan and may take action on the Miller Richardson Site Plan.

• Possible action on Miller Richardson Site Plan
• Discussion of Patriots Park Site Plan
• Review of Monthly Financial Report

Parks & Recreation Commission

The Commission will meet to discuss staff reports and financial updates. The agenda includes updates on site plans for the Miller Richardson and Patriots Park projects.

• Miller Richardson Site Plan Update
• Patriots Park Site Plan Update
• Monthly Financial Report

Town Council

The Coventry Town Council will review recommended appointments and reappointments for various town committees and commissions. The body will also consider a personnel complaint and receive a projects and issues update from the Town Manager.

• Consideration of personnel complaint 23/24-55
• Recommended appointments to Coventry Housing Authority, CRCOG Regional Planning Commission, Human Services Advisory Committee, and Water Pollution Control Authority
• Recommended reappointments to Ad-Hoc Lake Advisory & Monitoring Committee, Ad-Hoc Protected Spaces Stewardship Committee, and others
• Town Manager projects/issues update dated 5-2-24
• Executive session regarding a personnel complaint

Town Council

The Town Council Steering Committee is meeting to consider a property tax abatement policy for first responders and a resolution for a cease-fire in Gaza. The body will also review several board appointments and reappointments.

• Development of policy/ordinance for property tax abatement for first responders
• Consideration of a resolution for a cease-fire in Gaza
• Appointments to Coventry Housing Authority, CRCOG Regional Planning Commission, Human Services Advisory Committee, and Water Pollution Control Authority
• Establishment of a study committee on shooting range safety in residential areas (not ready for action)
• Review/change of charge to town committees (not ready for action)

Local Emergency Coordinating Committee

The Local Emergency Coordinating Committee is meeting to review agency updates and discuss the placement of emergency aid markers on town trails. The body will also address upcoming events and the opening of beach season.

• Discussion of emergency aid trail markers on town trails
• Memorial Day Parade on 5/27/24
• Potential fireworks show date of 6/29/24
• Beach season opening

School Energy & Building Efficiency Building Committee

The School Energy and Building Efficiency Building Committee will review the CHS Roof Project and provide an update on the Unit Ventilator/HVAC project. The committee is also evaluating proposals for a commissioning agent and a construction inspector.

• CHS Roof Project review and discussion
• Unit Ventilator/HVAC Project update including Pro-Mech Payment Application 2
• Colliers Commissioning Agent Proposal evaluation
• ICDS Construction Inspector Proposal evaluation
• Review of financial statements

Conservation Commission

The Coventry Conservation Commission will review plans for an Earth Day street cleanup and a trail walk at Patriots Park. The meeting also includes a review of April 3, 2024 minutes and a financial report showing $3,140.00 remaining in the budget.

• Earth Day street cleanup review
• Patriots Park woods Trail walk review
• $3,140.00 remaining budget balance

Energy Conservation / Alternative Energy Advisory Committee

The committee will meet to review previous minutes and address old and new business. No specific projects or topics are listed in the agenda.

• Approval of minutes from Oct 11, 2023, Feb 7, 2024, and April 3, 2024

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Commission will review a special permit application for a contractor's yard at 301 Broad Way. The meeting also includes an affordable housing discussion and a preliminary discussion with Hickory Ridge Tree Farm, LLC.

• Special Permit Application for High-Intensity Home Occupation (Contractor’s Yard) at 301 Broad Way
• Affordable Housing Discussion
• Preliminary discussion with Hickory Ridge Tree Farm, LLC
• Regional Planning Commission report

Economic Development Commission

The Ad-Hoc Farmers' Market Operating Committee is holding a special meeting to conduct planning for the 2024 season. The committee also plans to adopt minutes from the April 12, 2023, meeting.

• 2024 Season Planning
• Adoption of April 12, 2023, minutes

Human Rights Commission

The commission will conduct a roll call and elect its officers. Members will also establish a meeting schedule and a method for submitting minutes to the Town Clerk.

• Election of officers
• Establishment of annual meeting schedule
• Establishment of minute submission procedures

Economic Development Commission

The commission will host visits from Hickory Ridge Tree Farm, LLC and KAL Consignment. The agenda also includes updates on CT Countryside, the Farmers’ Market, and social media communications.

• Visit: Hickory Ridge Tree Farm, LLC (108 South River Road)
• Visit: KAL Consignment (44 Depot Road)
• Updates on CT Countryside and Farmers' Market
• Discussion regarding social media and communications

Senior and Affordable Housing Alternatives Study Committee

The Ad-Hoc Senior & Affordable Housing Alternatives Study Committee is meeting to review existing housing documents and establish a work plan. The committee will examine the Plan of Conservation and Development, the Affordable Housing Plan, and a previous Senior Housing Committee report.

• Review of Plan of Conservation and Development (PoCD)
• Review of Affordable Housing Plan
• Review of previous Senior Housing Committee report
• Development of committee work plan

Inland Wetlands Agency

The Inland Wetlands Agency is meeting to discuss several land-use applications. The body will consider projects involving shoreline repairs, drainage improvements, and a timber harvest.

• 113 Edgewater Dr.: Repairs to a non-retaining wall and a two-tiered retaining wall near the water
• 230 Standish Rd: Drainage improvements on Coventry Lake
• South St/Swamp Rd: Timber harvest with wetlands and watercourse crossings
• 260 Mark Dr: Construction of a 780 sqft garage in upland review area

Coventry Lake Advisory & Monitoring Committee

The Coventry Lake Advisory & Monitoring Committee is holding a special meeting. The primary focus is a work session to prepare for a planned survey intended to help revise the 2016 Coventry Lake Management Report.

• Work session for survey to assist in revision of 2016 Coventry Lake Management Report

Cemetery Commission

The Coventry Cemetery Commission will meet to review reports from the treasurer, public works, and sexton. The body will discuss the renewal of a GIS subscription and improvements by Behar Mapping. Members will also address a fallen headstone in Nathan Hale Cemetery.

• GIS subscription renewal
• Behar Mapping improvements
• Quote for walkway to the sexton office
• Fallen headstone in Nathan Hale Cemetery
• Wreaths Across America

Parks & Recreation Commission

The commission will review staff reports regarding projects, programs, and monthly finances. The meeting includes updates on the Miller Richardson and Patriots Park site plans.

• Miller Richardson Site Plan Update
• Patriots Park Site Plan Update
• Staff Report: Projects & Programs
• Monthly Financial Report

Zoning Board of Appeals

The regular meeting of the Coventry Zoning Board of Appeals scheduled for April 16, 2024, has been cancelled due to lack of business.

Town Council

The Coventry Town Council will hold a public hearing and consider modifications to the code of ordinances regarding peddlers, hawkers, and solicitors. The body will also consider a resolution for a 2024 Master Municipal Agreement for rights of way projects with the CT Department of Transportation.

• Public hearing on modifications to Code of Ordinances Chapter 74 (Peddlers, Hawkers, Itinerant Vendors, Solicitors, Canvassers, Salespersons)
• Resolution authorizing 2024 Master Municipal Agreement For Rights Of Way Projects with State of CT Department of Transportation
• Review of Monthly Financial Report for FY 2024
• Executive session regarding a personnel complaint
• Referral for Town of Mansfield zoning regulation amendment regarding signs (PZC File #907-60)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Coventry Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing on a special permit application for a single-family dwelling on an undersized/non-conforming lot on Lombard Dr. They will also discuss old business, including a tabled contractor's yard application, capital improvement plan comments, and affordable housing, plus new business on a creative living community and a zoning referral.

• Public hearing PZC-24-01: Special permit for single-family dwelling on Lombard Dr., Assessor #R03219, LR Zone
• Old business PZC-24-02: High-intensity home occupation (contractor's yard) at 301 Broad Way, tabled to 4/29/24
• Capital Improvement Plan comments to Town Council
• Affordable Housing Discussion
• Zoning referral: Proposed Mansfield zoning regulations on signage

Board of Assessment Appeals

The Board of Assessment Appeals has scheduled a special meeting for April 13. The provided agenda contains no specific items for decision or discussion.

Economic Development Commission

The Ad-Hoc Farmers' Market Operating Committee is holding a special meeting to discuss planning for the 2024 season. The committee will also consider adopting minutes from March 28, 2023.

• 2024 season planning
• Adoption of March 28, 2023 minutes

Water Pollution Control Authority

The Water Pollution Control Authority is reviewing updates on the Tighe & Bond wastewater management plan and the Western Route 44 sewer planning area. The meeting includes a review of the budget for the Town Council and reports on sludge disposal costs and the collection system.

• Tighe & Bond wastewater management plan update
• Western route 44 sewer planning area update
• Sewer system capacity discussion
• Budget review for Town Council meeting
• Wastewater treatment plant sludge disposal costs

Town Council

The Town Council Special Finance Committee is meeting to review monthly financial reports and Board of Education fiscal reports from February 2024. The meeting is primarily focused on the review of financial documentation and the acceptance of previous meeting minutes.

• Monthly financial reports for COVRRA, Sewer, Recreation, and EMS
• Board of Education fiscal reports for February 2024
• FY25 BOE and TM Capital Improvement Plans (CIP)
• 2024 Council Unencumbered Report
• Acceptance of March 11, 2024 meeting minutes

Board of Assessment Appeals

The Board of Assessment Appeals will meet to conduct hearings and take possible action on scheduled appeals. The meeting includes a period for citizen comments and the approval of previous meeting minutes.

• Hearings and possible action on scheduled appeals

Parks & Recreation Commission

The regular meeting scheduled for April 11, 2024, has been cancelled. A special meeting is scheduled for April 18, 2024.

Housing Authority

The Housing Authority will hold a special meeting to review and approve expenditures. The board will also receive director's reports regarding updates for Orchard Hill I and Orchard Hill II.

• Review and approval of expenditures
• Orchard Hill I update
• Orchard Hill II update

Housing Authority

The monthly meeting of the Coventry Housing Authority scheduled for April 9, 2024, has been canceled.

Town Council

The Town Council Finance Committee meeting scheduled for Monday, April 8, 2024, has been canceled.

Coventry Lake Advisory & Monitoring Committee

The committee will meet to discuss updates regarding the lake gate and hydrilla. Members will continue reviewing the January 2016 Coventry Lake Management Plan and plan for a July awareness event and a September forum.

• Action on minutes from 2/12/2024
• Update on Lake Gate
• Review of hydrilla
• Review of January 2016 Coventry Lake Management Plan
• Planning for July lake awareness event and September forum

Town Council

The Town Council is meeting to conduct deliberations and take possible action regarding the Fiscal Year 2024/25 budget.

• Fiscal Year 2024/25 Budget deliberations and possible action

Local Emergency Coordinating Committee

The Local Emergency Coordinating Committee meeting scheduled for April 4, 2024, has been canceled.

School Energy & Building Efficiency Building Committee

The School Energy and Building Efficiency Building Committee will meet to review financial statements for ongoing school projects. Members will discuss payment applications for the CHS roof work and receive an update on the unit ventilator and HVAC installation schedule. The committee will also review hiring procedures for a building inspector. These items relate directly to maintaining safe, efficient school facilities for students and staff.

• Review of financial statements for school projects
• Discussion of Greenwood Industries payment application dated March 21, 2024 for the CHS roof project
• Update on the unit ventilator/HVAC project schedule and Pro-Mech Payment Application 1
• Review of building inspector hiring procedures
• Approval of minutes from the March 7, 2024 meeting

Conservation Commission

The Commission will review previous meeting minutes and discuss upcoming environmental events. Agenda items include an Earth Day street cleanup and a trail walk at Patriots Park. The commission's remaining budget is $3,140.00.

• Earth Day street cleanup on April 21, 2024
• Review of Patriots Park woods Trail walk for April 15, 2024
• Review of March 6, 2024 meeting minutes
• Budget report showing $3,140.00 remaining

Energy Conservation / Alternative Energy Advisory Committee

The committee will meet to approve the March 6, 2024 minutes and discuss old and new business. The agenda contains no specific project proposals or decision items.

• Approval of March 6, 2024 minutes

Ad-Hoc Protected Spaces Stewardship Committee

The committee is meeting to review trail work and planning updates. The agenda includes a demonstration on identifying common invasive plants and a discussion on stewardship tools and materials.

• Demo: Common Invasive Plant IDs
• Patriots Park master planning update from Parks and Recreation
• Stewardship tools and materials orders update
• Establishment of new email address for reporting trail issues
• Committee member vacancy

Town Council

The Town Council will hold deliberations and vote on motions regarding the Fiscal Year 2024/25 budget. The meeting also includes discussions on groundwater contamination and water line extensions on Plains Road.

• Fiscal Year 2024/25 Budget deliberations and motions
• Appropriation of funds for potable water line extension design on Plains Road
• Engineering study regarding groundwater salt contamination on Plains Road
• Reallocation of American Rescue Plan (ARPA) funds for Water Pollution Control Authority capital budget
• Adoption of a Student Live-In Program for the Fire/EMS Department

Town Council

The Town Council is holding a special budget meeting to discuss the Fiscal Year 2024/25 budget. The body may take action on budget motions during these deliberations.

• Fiscal Year 2024/25 Budget deliberations and possible action

Economic Development Commission

The Ad-Hoc Farmers’ Market Operating Committee will hold a special meeting to adopt minutes from March and discuss planning for the 2024 market season. The agenda lists only routine administrative steps and scheduling notes. No contracts, fees, or policy changes are scheduled for action.

• Adoption of March 15, 2023 meeting minutes
• Planning for the 2024 farmers market season
• Scheduling of the next committee meeting

Economic Development Commission

The Coventry Economic Development Commission has cancelled its March 28, 2024 regular meeting due to a lack of business. No agenda items will be discussed or decided at this session.

• Meeting cancelled due to lack of business

Senior and Affordable Housing Alternatives Study Committee

The committee is meeting to elect officers and review its standing and pending charge items. The group will also establish regular meeting dates for 2024.

• Election of Chair, Vice Chair, and Secretary
• Review of 2024 regular meeting dates
• Review of committee standing and pending charge items

Inland Wetlands Agency

The agency is meeting to discuss several land-use applications involving residential construction and town improvements. The body will also review a legal opinion regarding annual inspection reports for stormwater mitigation features.

• 113 Edgewater Dr.: repairs to a non-retaining wall, two-tiered retaining wall, and steps
• 188 Avery Shores: demo/rebuild of house and retaining wall on Coventry Lake
• 79 Frederick Dr.: construction of inground liner pool and decking
• Lombard Drive & Stewart Drive: tree cutting, driveway, house, well, and septic
• 124 Lake St: tree trimming and creation of a fireworks pad at Patriots Park

Town Council

The Town Council is meeting to discuss the Fiscal Year 2024/25 budget. The agenda includes a review of DPW, COVRRA, and WPCA items followed by council deliberations.

• Fiscal Year 2024/25 Budget deliberations
• DPW/COVRRA/WPCA budget review
• Town Manager evaluation in Executive Session

Town Council

The Town Council Steering Committee is meeting to consider several administrative actions and appointments. The body will discuss a student live-in program for the Fire-EMS Department and the discharge of a high school building committee.

• Student Live-In Program for Coventry Fire-EMS Dept.
• Discharge of Coventry HS Walls Code Compliance Building Committee
• Resolution for a cease-fire in Gaza
• Appointments for Inland Wetlands Agency Alternates: Epstein, Johnson, and White
• Proposed study committee on shooting ranges in residential areas (not ready for action)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The regular meeting of the Coventry Planning and Zoning Commission scheduled for March 25, 2024, has been cancelled. The cancellation is due to a lack of business.

Town Council

The Town Council is holding a special meeting to discuss the Fiscal Year 2024/25 budget. The discussion includes departmental budgets for the Town Clerk, Library, Land Use, and Building Department.

• Fiscal Year 2024/25 Budget: Town Clerk
• Fiscal Year 2024/25 Budget: Library
• Fiscal Year 2024/25 Budget: Land Use
• Fiscal Year 2024/25 Budget: Building Department

Board of Assessment Appeals

The Board of Assessment Appeals will meet to establish its 2024 calendar. The meeting also includes standard procedural items such as approving previous minutes and hearing citizen comments.

• Creation of 2024 calendar

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing regarding a request to increase the height of a nonconforming structure. The board will also review minutes from the January 16, 2024 meeting.

• Public hearing for ZBA-24-1: variance request to increase structure height from 1 story to 2 stories at 188 Avery Shores

Town Council

The Town Council will review budget items for the Police and Parks & Recreation departments. The body is also considering a new collective bargaining agreement for the Police Department and modifications to the solicitor ordinance.

• FY 2024/25 Budget discussions for Police and Parks & Recreation
• Collective Bargaining Agreement with United Public Service Employees Union (Police Department) through June 30, 2026
• Proposed modifications to Code of Ordinances Chapter 74 regarding solicitors and vendors
• Amended budget request for pathway at Dr. Lance Lee Stewart Memorial Forest
• Correspondence with Senator Gordon regarding Firefighter/EMS recruitment and ambulance costs

Economic Development Commission

The Ad-Hoc Farmers’ Market Operating Committee is meeting to plan for the 2024 season. The agenda also includes the adoption of minutes from March 1, 2023.

• 2024 Season Planning
• Adoption of minutes from March 1, 2023

Water Pollution Control Authority

The Water Pollution Control Authority is meeting to review the current year budget and receive updates on wastewater management. The agenda includes discussions on sewer system capacity and the Western route 44 sewer planning area.

• Public comment regarding WeBuildUS — Mason Street Mills
• Tighe & bond wastewater management plan update
• Western route 44 sewer planning area update
• Current year budget review
• CIPP Jetting Notice

Town Council

The Town Council is meeting to discuss the Fiscal Year 2024/25 budget. The session includes specific budget reviews for the Assessor, Tax Collector, and Fire/EMS.

• Fiscal Year 2024/25 Budget review for Assessor
• Fiscal Year 2024/25 Budget review for Tax Collector
• Fiscal Year 2024/25 Budget review for Fire/EMS

Parks & Recreation Commission

The commission will discuss updates regarding the Miller Richardson and Patriots Park site plans. The meeting also includes a review of staff projects, programs, and the monthly financial report.

• Miller Richardson Site Plan Update
• Patriots Park Site Plan Update
• Monthly Financial Report

Housing Authority

The Housing Authority of the Town of Coventry will hold a special meeting to review and approve quarterly financial reports and expenditures. The meeting also includes a director's report with updates regarding Orchard Hill.

• Review and approval of quarterly financial reports
• Review and approval of expenditures
• Director's report update on Orchard Hill

Veterans Memorial & Events Commission

The Veterans Memorial and Events Commission is meeting to discuss upcoming commemorative events and park maintenance. The body will review plans for several veterans' observances and memorial dedications scheduled through September 2024.

• Vietnam War Veterans Day (March 29, 2024)
• Veterans Park Clean Up (May 4, 2024)
• CT Honor Flight (May 4, 2024)
• The Wall that Heals (September 17–22, 2024)
• Afghanistan — Iraq War Veterans Memorial dedication

Town Council

The Town Council Finance Committee will review monthly financial reports and Board of Education fiscal reports from January 2024. The committee will also hold a budget discussion and consider a property tax abatement for first responders.

• Possible action on property tax abatement for first responders
• Review of monthly financial reports for Sewer, Recreation, and EMS
• Review of Board of Education fiscal reports for January 2024
• Budget discussion

Town Council

The Town Council is meeting to review budget proposals for the 2024/25 fiscal year. The discussion focuses specifically on Human Services and the Board of Education. The council will also address the recognition of Coventry as a Recovery-Friendly Workplace.

• Fiscal Year 2024/25 Budget: Human Services
• Fiscal Year 2024/25 Budget: Board of Education
• Recognition of Coventry as a Recovery-Friendly Workplace

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold public hearings and discuss two special permit applications. The body will also review the Capital Improvement Plan and hold a discussion on affordable housing.

• Special Permit Application for a single-family dwelling on a non-conforming lot on Lombard Dr. (PZC-24-01)
• Special Permit Application for a contractor's yard at 301 Broad Way (PZC-24-02)
• Capital Improvement Plan comments to Town Council
• Affordable Housing discussion

Coventry Lake Advisory & Monitoring Committee

The Coventry Lake Advisory & Monitoring Committee will meet to review the 2016 Lake Management Plan and provide updates on the lake gate and hydrilla. The committee will also plan a celebratory activity for Lake Awareness in July 2024.

• Review of Coventry Lake Management Plan January 2016
• Update on Lake Gate
• Update and review of Hydrilla
• Planning for July Lake Awareness 2024 activity

Coventry Lake Advisory & Monitoring Committee

The meeting scheduled for March 11, 2024, has been cancelled.

Local Emergency Coordinating Committee

The Local Emergency Coordinating Committee meeting scheduled for March 7, 2024, has been canceled.

School Energy & Building Efficiency Building Committee

The committee will review financial statements and progress on the CHS roof replacement project. Discussion items include reviewing change orders, a payment application from Greenwood Industries, and a field report. The agenda also includes an update on the Unit Ventilator/HVAC project and the election of officers.

• CHS Roof Project change orders
• Greenwood Industries payment application dated 2/22/24
• Unit Ventilator/HVAC project update
• Election of officers

Energy Conservation / Alternative Energy Advisory Committee

The Energy Conservation/Alternative Energy Advisory Committee will meet to approve previous meeting minutes and discuss old and new business. No specific projects or proposals are listed on the agenda.

• Approval of October 2023 minutes
• Approval of February 7, 2024 minutes

Conservation Commission

The Coventry Conservation Commission will review and discuss the Patriots Park woods Trail. The meeting also includes a review of February 7, 2024 minutes and a financial report.

• Review of February 7, 2024 minutes
• Financial report showing $3,140.00 remaining in budget
• Discussion regarding Patriots Park woods Trail

Town Council

The Town Council will review the upcoming fiscal year budget through presentations by the Town Manager and Registrar of Voters. The meeting also includes reports on ambulance service rates and potential reappointments to the Human Services Advisory Committee.

• Fiscal Year 2024/25 Budget introduction
• Budget request for pathway at Dr. Lance Lee Stewart Memorial Forest
• Human Services Advisory Committee reappointments
• Proclamation for Autism Awareness Day/Month

Economic Development Commission

The Ad-Hoc Farmers’ Market Operating Committee will discuss planning for the 2024 season. The committee will also consider adopting minutes from February 16, 2023.

• 2024 Season Planning
• Adoption of Minutes – February 16, 2023

Inland Wetlands Agency

The Agency will review several new business items including residential construction, pool installations, and wall repairs. The agenda also includes an enforcement matter regarding unpermitted ground disturbance at 255 Root Rd.

• Demolition of commercial building near watercourse at 1340 Main St.
• Repairs to dock walls and addition of steps at 113 Edgewater Dr.
• Demo/rebuild of house and retaining wall on Coventry Lake at 188 Avery Shores
• Construction of inground liner pool and decking at 79 Frederick Dr.
• Repair of broken dry hydrant at the State Boat Launch at 30 Cross St.

Town Council

The Town Council Steering Committee will meet to discuss potential changes to the solicitor ordinance and a resolution for a ceasefire in Gaza. The body will also handle several board appointments and resignations.

• Proposed modification to the ordinance for door-to-door solicitations
• Call for a resolution for a ceasefire in Gaza
• Appointments for Inland Wetlands Agency Alternates: Epstein and Johnson
• Reappointments for Human Services Advisory Committee: Kent, Knowlton, and Stargardter
• Discussion on establishing a study committee for shooting range safety in residential areas (not ready for action)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will meet to discuss the Capital Improvement Plan with Town Manager James Drumm. The commission will also review a report regarding Land Use Commissioner training requirements.

• Capital Improvement Plan discussion with Town Manager James Drumm
• Report to Town Council regarding Land Use Commissioner Training Requirements

Economic Development Commission

The Economic Development Commission will review progress on its action plan items. The agenda also includes updates regarding CT Countryside, the Farmers’ Market, and social media communications.

• Adoption of January 25, 2024 minutes
• Update on Certificate Delivery for EDC Priorities
• CT Countryside updates
• Farmers’ Market updates

Housing Authority

The Housing Authority of the Town of Coventry will hold a special meeting to elect officers and review expenditures. The board will also receive updates on Orchard Hill I and Orchard Hill II.

• Election of officers
• Review and approval of expenditures
• Orchard Hill I update
• Orchard Hill II update

Town Council

The Town Council will meet to discuss town projects and financial reports. The body is considering an appropriation of funds to replace a police vehicle.

• Appropriation of up to $20,100 in CNREF funds to replace a 2021 Ford Explorer police vehicle
• Monthly Financial Report for FY 2024
• Early Voting Notification
• Notice of HEARTSafe Designation renewal

Zoning Board of Appeals

The agenda for this meeting consists of procedural boilerplate. No specific applications, appeals, or projects are listed for decision or discussion.

Economic Development Commission

The Ad-Hoc Farmers’ Market Operating Committee is meeting to discuss planning for the 2024 season. The committee will also consider the adoption of minutes from February 2, 2023.

• 2024 Season Planning

Housing Authority

The Housing Authority of the Town of Coventry will meet to elect officers and review expenditures. The meeting includes a director's report with updates on Orchard Hill I and Orchard Hill II.

• Election of officers
• Review and approval of expenditures
• Director's report on Orchard Hill I
• Director's report on Orchard Hill II

Housing Authority

The monthly meeting of the Coventry Housing Authority scheduled for Tuesday, January 13, has been canceled.

Coventry Lake Advisory & Monitoring Committee

The committee will meet to discuss updates regarding the lake gate and Hydrila. Members will also continue their review of the January 2016 Coventry Lake Management Plan.

• Update on Lake Gate
• Review and update on Hydrila
• Continued review of Coventry Lake Management Plan January 2016

Town Council

The Town Council Finance Committee and Board of Education Fiscal Committee are meeting to discuss FY 25 budget drivers, capital improvement requests, and state mandates. The regular Finance Committee session will review monthly financial reports and the Fire/EMS budget.

• Possible action on allocation for unanticipated police vehicle expense
• Discussion of FY 25 Budget Key Drivers
• Review of CIP FY2025-2029 narrative and requests
• Discussion of indoor air quality mandates and financial impacts
• Review of aquatic invasive plants treatment costs and state grant availability

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission will discuss a potential zone change for a mixed-use project at 28-30 Mason Street and consider a special permit for a contractor's yard. The commission is also scheduled to elect officers.

• Special Permit Application #24-01S for a High-Intensity Home Occupation (Contractor’s Yard) at 301 Broad Way
• Pre-application discussion for a potential zone change at 28-30 Mason Street for a 34-unit multi-family and 7,000 SF mixed-use project
• Election of Officers
• Adoption of January 22, 2024 minutes

Water Pollution Control Authority

The Water Pollution Control Authority regular meeting scheduled for February 8, 2024, has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for March 14, 2024.

Parks & Recreation Commission

The Commission discussed master site plans for Patriots Park and Miller Richardson and reviewed upcoming seasonal sports and event dates. The body also addressed concerns regarding potential conflicts of interest with a firm interviewing for the Patriots Park project.

• Increased non-resident summer camp fee from $10 to $20
• Interviews scheduled for February 15th with FHI Studios, Clough, Harbour & Associates (CHA), and Benesch for Patriots Park Master Site Plans
• Miller Richardson phase one bidding targeted for approximately April 1, 2024
• Softball Opening Day set for April 20, 2024, and Baseball Opening Day for April 27, 2024
• Arts on Main scheduled for September 14, 2024

Economic Development Commission

The Economic Development Commission is holding a special meeting consisting of a business forum and a social event. The forum includes a tour of the Innovation Partnership Building and presentations on AI and CTVisit.com.

• Tour of the Innovation Partnership Building at 159 Discovery Drive, Mansfield
• Presentation on 'Artificial Intelligence (AI) as a Business Resource'
• Overview of CTVisit.com website opportunities
• Social event at Hops 44, 625 Middle Turnpike, Mansfield

Conservation Commission

The commission will review a presentation on old growth forests and discuss management plans for the Rose Property/Williams Preserve. The agenda also includes discussion regarding the trail at Patriots Park Woods.

• Old Growth Forest Presentation by James Parda
• Management Plan for Rose Property/Williams Preserve
• Trail at Patriots Park Woods

Energy Conservation / Alternative Energy Advisory Committee

The committee will meet to approve the November 2023 minutes and discuss old and new business. No specific projects or proposals are listed on the agenda.

• Approval of November 2023 minutes

Town Council

The Town Council will receive an update on the Water Pollution Control Authority's sewer study. The body will also consider several recommended appointments and reappointments to town commissions and committees.

• Update on sewer study and next steps from the Water Pollution Control Authority
• Recommended reappointments for Conservation Commission, Economic Development Commission, Special Constable, and Water Pollution Control Authority
• Recommended appointments for Human Rights Commission, Planning & Zoning Commission, and Senior Housing/Affordable Housing Alternatives Study Committee
• Possible action on a World Autism Awareness Day Proclamation
• Review of a $9 million rural transportation infrastructure investment announcement from Governor Lamont

Town Council

The Town Council is meeting for a goal-setting session led by Town Manager James Drumm. The meeting includes participation from town department heads, supervisors, and key staff.

Economic Development Commission

The committee will meet to conduct business regarding the 2024 season planning. The agenda also includes the adoption of minutes from the December 7, 2023 meeting.

• Adoption of December 7, 2023 minutes
• 2024 Season Planning

Local Emergency Coordinating Committee

The committee will meet to receive agency updates and COVID-19 updates. The agenda is primarily procedural.

• Agency updates
• COVID-19 updates

Economic Development Commission

The commission will meet to discuss business visitations and updates on 2023 priority action plan items. The agenda includes reports from the planner and manager as well as updates on the farmers' market and social media communications.

• Business visitation: Nicolas Savvides, We Build US, LLC regarding Mason Street Mills development
• Business visitation: Masood Ali Syed regarding 1428 South St
• Business visitation: Owner of Manchester Kidzone
• Update on EDC 2023 Priorities Action Plan certificate delivery
• Updates on CT Countryside and Farmers' Market

Parks & Recreation Commission

The commission is holding a special meeting to take action on the 2024 meeting schedule. The agenda is otherwise procedural.

• Approval of 2024 meeting dates from February through December

Inland Wetlands Agency

The Inland Wetlands Agency will discuss applications for a commercial building demolition and driveway culvert repairs. The body will also address three enforcement violations regarding unpermitted work in wetland areas. Additionally, the agency will discuss the election of officers and potential revisions to the Standard Conditions Document.

• Application #23-30: Repair of twin 36" driveway culverts at 800 Grant Hill Rd.
• Application #24-01: Demolition of commercial building near watercourse at 1340 Main St.
• Enforcement: Unpermitted work at 89 Flanders Rd. and 255 Root Rd.
• Permit modification: Fence installation at 323 Woodland Rd.
• Discussion of potential revisions to the Standard Conditions Document

Ad-Hoc Protected Spaces Stewardship Committee

The Protected Spaces Stewardship Committee is meeting to discuss maintenance and infrastructure for local preserves. The body will review volunteer recruitment and planning for bridge and signage projects.

• Williams/Rose Preserve stream crossing bridge planning
• Laidlaw/Rolling Woods Trail signage installation
• William Preserve bog bridge module extension
• Review of October 23, 2023 meeting minutes

Town Council

The Town Council Steering Committee will meet to discuss several ordinance modifications and board appointments. Key items include potential tax changes for first responders and safety concerns regarding residential shooting ranges.

• Property tax abatement for first responders
• Proposed modification to the door-to-door solicitations ordinance
• Establishment of a study committee on safety concerns regarding shooting ranges in residential areas
• Modification to the charge of the Human Rights Commission
• Appointments and reappointments for various town commissions and boards

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hear from citizens regarding property conversions and rezoning. The body will also elect officers and review its bylaws.

• Request to convert single family home to duplex at 54 Gable Road
• Request to rezone parcel for mixed-use development at 1428 South Street
• Election of Officers
• Review of Bylaws
• Referrals from Town of Mansfield and Town of Vernon regarding zoning and housing

Parks & Recreation Commission

The commission will receive progress updates on the Miller Richardson site plan and the Patriots Park Master Plan. The meeting also includes staff reports on facilities, programs, and finances.

• Progress update on Miller Richardson Site Plan/Design
• Progress update on Patriots Park Master Plan
• Monthly Financial Report
• Facility & Project Report
• Program Report

Town Council

The Town Council will consider approving a collective bargaining agreement between the Coventry Board of Education and the Coventry Education Association. The body will also review modifications to specific town job descriptions and ratify a Tree Warden appointment.

• Approval of Collective Bargaining Agreement with Coventry Education Association (July 2024-June 2027)
• Modifications to job descriptions for Zoning Enforcement Officer and Building/Land Use Administrative Assistant
• Ratification of William Watkins as Coventry Tree Warden
• Presentation from Sherry Perkins, Access Agency
• Review of Mansfield's proposed zoning amendments regarding high density housing moratorium

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing to discuss a variance request for a residential property. The board will also vote on the minutes from the November 21, 2023 meeting.

• Public hearing for #ZBA-23-9: David Forsley's request for a five-foot front yard setback reduction to build an 8' x 25' deck at 211 Maple Drive

Water Pollution Control Authority

The Water Pollution Control Authority is meeting to discuss a new or expanded infiltration basin and provide updates on PFAS cost recovery. The body will also review the FY 2024-2025 operating budget and capital improvements.

• Discussion of new/expanded infiltration basin
• PFAS cost recovery update
• ARPA fund appropriation
• FY 2024-2025 operating budget and capital improvements
• Western route 44 sewer planning area update

Parks & Recreation Commission

The regular meeting scheduled for January 11, 2024, was cancelled. A special meeting has been scheduled for January 18, 2024.

Housing Authority

The Housing Authority will meet to review and approve expenditures. The board will also receive a director's report featuring updates on Orchard Hill.

• Review and approval of expenditures
• Director's report on Orchard Hill

Housing Authority

The monthly meeting of the Coventry Housing Authority scheduled for January 9, 2024, has been canceled.

Building Code Board of Appeals

The Building Code Board of Appeals is meeting to conduct annual administrative business. The board will approve previous minutes, elect officers, and set the 2025 meeting date.

• Approval of January 10, 2023 meeting minutes
• Election of officers
• Setting of annual meeting date for January 14, 2025

Town Council

The Town Council Finance Committee will meet to review monthly financial reports and Board of Education fiscal reports from November 2023. The committee will also discuss EMS funding with Fire Chief Bud Meyers.

• Discussion of EMS funding with Fire Chief Bud Meyers
• Review of monthly financial reports for COVRRA, sewer, recreation, and EMS
• Review of Board of Education fiscal reports from November 2023
• Discussion on the use of Nip Bottle funds for community clean-ups

Planning & Zoning Commission

The commission will meet to conduct the election of officers. The agenda consists primarily of procedural items and standard meeting business.

• Election of Officers

Coventry Lake Advisory & Monitoring Committee

The Coventry Lake Advisory & Monitoring Committee will meet to discuss updates on the lake gate and hydrilla. The committee is also continuing its review of the January 2016 Coventry Lake Management Plan.

• Update on Lake Gate
• Review of hydrilla
• Continued review of Coventry Lake Management Plan January 2016
• Action on minutes from 12/11/2023

Town Council

The Special Town Council Meeting scheduled for January 6, 2024, was canceled on January 5, 2024. No actions were taken.

Local Emergency Coordinating Committee

The committee will meet to receive agency updates and conduct debriefs on the Veterans Day Race and Christmas in the Village. Members will also discuss upcoming ice fishing events scheduled for January 21 and 24.

• Debrief of Veterans Day Race (11/4/23)
• Debrief of Christmas in the Village (12/3/23)
• Review of Ice Fishing Events (1/21 & 1/24)

School Energy & Building Efficiency Building Committee

The School Energy and Building Efficiency Building Committee will review financial statements and project progress. The meeting includes a discussion of the CHS roof project and an update on the unit ventilator/HVAC project.

• Review of CHS Roof Project pay application dated January 3, 2024
• Update on Unit Ventilator/HVAC project status
• Review of ICDS invoice from December 29, 2023
• Financial update regarding HVAC

Conservation Commission

The regular scheduled meeting of the Coventry Conservation Commission for January 3, 2024, has been cancelled. The next special scheduled meeting is set for February 7, 2024.

Town Council

The Town Council meeting scheduled for January 2, 2024, has been canceled. The next regularly scheduled meeting is set for January 16 at 7:30 PM in the Town Hall Annex.