Danbury public meetings in 2025

Boards of Awards

The Danbury Board of Awards will consider six procurement items: a bid for state lobbying services, engineering services for the Downtown Danbury Streetscape Renaissance Project Phase 2b bid package, a request for towing services for city vehicles, purchase of JCM push line stop fittings, replacement of a Flygt submersible pump at Turner Road, and replacement of a rooftop unit at Ellsworth Avenue School.

• Bid #11-25-26-02 – State Lobbying Services
• Engineering Services – Downtown Danbury Streetscape Renaissance Project Phase 2b bid package
• RFQ #25-26-11-06 – Towing Services for City-Owned Vehicles and Trucks
• Purchase of JCM Push Line Stop Fittings for Public Utilities
• Replace Flygt Submersible Pump at the Turner Road Pump Station

The Board unanimously approved awards for state lobbying services, engineering design work, towing services, water‑main fittings, a submersible pump replacement, and a rooftop HVAC unit. Each motion was seconded and carried without dissent. All contracts were awarded as presented by the Purchasing Agent.

• Awarded $30,000 State Lobbying Services contracts to Sullivan & LeShane and Capitol Hill Group (unanimous)
• Awarded $16,938.60 engineering services to Martinez Couch & Associates for Downtown Danbury Streetscape Phase 2b (unanimous)
• Awarded towing services contract to Modzelewski's Towing & Storage (unanimous)
• Awarded $94,834.00 JCM Push Line Stop Fittings to Rangeline Tapping Services (sole source, unanimous)
• Awarded $43,135.00 Flygt submersible pump replacement at Turner Road Pump Station to Veolia Water (unanimous)
• Awarded $124,798.00 rooftop HVAC unit replacement at Ellsworth Avenue School to McKenney Mechanical (unanimous)

City Council

The Danbury City Council will consider an amendment to Section 46‑3 that prohibits all‑terrain vehicles, dirt bikes and mini‑motorcycles on city property, with fines of $1,000, $1,500 and $2,000 for repeat violations. A new Section 46‑6 creates a “Street Takeovers” ordinance that makes unauthorized blocking of public highways a criminal offense, also carrying fines of $1,000, $1,500 and $2,000. The council will also amend definitions for the Housing Inspector in Section 20‑99 and update penalties for abatement order violations in Section 20‑137. A resolution on the Connecticut City and Town Development Act will be discussed.

• Amended Ordinance Sec 46‑3: ATVs, dirt bikes, mini‑motorcycles prohibited on city property; fines $1,000/$1,500/$2,000
• New Ordinance Sec 46‑6: Street Takeovers prohibited; fines $1,000/$1,500/$2,000
• Amended Ordinance Sec 20‑99: Redefines Housing Inspector role
• Amended Ordinance Sec 20‑137: Updates penalties for abatement order violations
• Resolution: Connecticut City and Town Development Act

The council voted unanimously to close the public hearing and then to adjourn the meeting. No ordinances or resolutions were adopted, rejected, or tabled during this session. All other agenda items received no comments and no formal action.

• Closed public hearing (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

POST 1983 Police Pension Board

The POST 1983 Police Pension Board will meet on December 17, 2025 via Google Meet. The board will vote to accept the minutes from the November 6, 2025 meeting. It will consider amending the surviving‑spouse benefit for Natalie Enteado from 50% to 100% under the POST 1967 Police Pension Plan. The board will also address reimbursement of pension contributions related to the resignation of Officer William Sample, who served from March 15, 2021 to December 9, 2025.

• Accept minutes of the November 6, 2025 meeting
• Amend surviving‑spouse benefit for Natalie Enteado from 50% to 100% per Section 32‑110(b)(2) of the POST 1967 Police Pension Plan
• Reimburse pension contributions due to the resignation of Officer William Sample (employed 3/15/2021‑12/9/2025)

The POST 1967/1983 Pension Board unanimously approved adding an agenda item to consider, and then approved, a contract with Emperion for outsourcing the independent medical examination (IME) process. The Board also unanimously amended the survivor benefit for Natalie Enteado from 50% to 100% and returned pension contributions to two resigned officers, William Sample and Julia Fragomeli. All motions passed unanimously.

• Accepted minutes of 11/6/2025 meeting (unanimous)
• Amended Natalie Enteado surviving spouse benefit to 100% (unanimous)
• Returned pension contributions to Officer William Sample (unanimous)
• Returned pension contributions to Officer Julia Fragomeli (unanimous)
• Added agenda item to approve Emperion contract (unanimous)
• Approved contract with Emperion to outsource IME process (unanimous)

Civil Service Commission

The Civil Service Commission is holding a special meeting to discuss new business regarding the Deputy Fire Marshal position. The body will review the Memorandum of Agreement and the external and promotional postings for the role.

• Acknowledgement of MOA - Deputy Fire Marshal
• Deputy Fire Marshal External and Promotional Posting

The Civil Service Commission held a special meeting via Zoom on December 17, 2025. A motion to acknowledge the memorandum of agreement that the Fire Union and the City of Danbury will post the Deputy Fire Marshal position as both promotional and open competitive was made by Commissioner Phelan, seconded by Chair Ward, and carried unanimously. A motion to adjourn the meeting was also made by Commissioner Phelan, seconded by Chair Ward, and carried unanimously.

• Acknowledged MOA for Deputy Fire Marshal position (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Boards of Awards

The Board of Awards will meet to consider several municipal contracts and purchases. Items include voting equipment, police ammunition, and community Wi-Fi infrastructure.

• Municipal Electronic Voting Equipment Agreement for the Registrar of Voters
• Election Systems & Software, LLC hardware and software maintenance agreement
• Purchase of ammunition for the Police Dept.
• Fiber circuit extensions and Cisco network equipment for the CEN Grant-Funded Community Wi-Fi Program
• Parking License Agreement for 39 West Street with Southern New England Telephone Company

The Board of Awards unanimously approved several contracts and purchases. Agreements were approved for electronic voting equipment, election‑system maintenance, police ammunition, safety‑apparel price increases, a $293,700 fiber‑to‑Wi‑Fi project, a $193,660 Cisco network equipment installation, a parking‑license arrangement, and a Matrix Pointe software solution costing $28,200 for the first year. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved electronic voting equipment agreement with State of Connecticut (unanimous)
• Approved Election Systems & Software, LLC maintenance agreement for $28,177.50 (unanimous)
• Approved police ammunition purchase from Eagle Point Gun for $89,671.64 (unanimous)
• Approved requested price increases for Fire Tech & Safety safety apparel (unanimous)
• Approved award of $293,700.00 fiber network contract to Crown Castle Fiber (unanimous)
• Approved award of $193,660.54 Cisco network equipment contract to Total Communications (unanimous)
• Approved parking‑license agreement for 39 West Street (unanimous)
• Approved Matrix Pointe Software agreement with first‑year cost $28,200.00 (unanimous)

Richter Park Authority

The Richter Park Authority will meet to review reports from the business manager, golf professional, and finance committee. The body will discuss the proposed 2026 budget and the golf simulator project.

• Proposed 2026 Budget
• Golf Simulator project
• End of year performance adjustments

The board rescinded its earlier approval for a simulator near the driving range. Employee bonuses were approved at 40% of the original proposal after an amendment. The 2026 budget was accepted with policy changes, unchanged pass prices, slight rate increases, and a shift of two maintenance staff to salaried positions. An ad hoc committee was created to study meeting attendance.

• Rescinded previous simulator approval (motion passed)
• Employee bonuses approved at 40% of original proposal (2 ayes, 6 nays)
• 2026 budget accepted as amended with policy and staffing changes (unanimous)
• Formed ad hoc committee on RPA meeting attendance (members: Eberhard, Radachowsky, DiNardo)

Tarrywile Park Authority

The Tarrywile Park Authority will meet to review financial reports and audit progress. The body will discuss heavy equipment training policies and a grant application for recreational trails.

• Approval to apply for 2025 CT Recreational Trails Grant Funding
• Heavy Equipment Training Policy & Procedure
• Capital Improvement Projects Budget review
• Audit progress report

The board considered several motions—including approval of prior minutes, tabling the financial report, applying for a state trails grant, and sending a follow‑up letter to NRVT—but the minutes do not record any vote results or final outcomes. Consequently, no decisions were formally adopted during this session.

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Danbury Zoning Board of Appeals meeting that was scheduled for Thursday, December 11, 2025 has been cancelled. No agenda items will be considered at that time. The board’s next regular meeting is set for Thursday, January 8, 2026.

Civil Service Commission

The Civil Service Commission will review and accept the minutes from the November 26, 2025 meeting. It will consider personnel actions including two new hires, one promotion, and an application appeal for a Water Treatment Plant Operator. The commission will vote on removing candidate #930036 from the Certified Police Officer Eligibility List and will certify eligibility for several positions. It will also acknowledge the meeting schedule for 2026.

• Review and accept minutes from the November 26, 2025 meeting
• New hires: Rakesh Zaveri (Senior IT Infrastructure Engineer) and Mark Swope (Pipe Installer I)
• Promotion: Daniella Cruz to Account Clerk II
• Application appeal for Water Treatment Plant Operator
• Removal of candidate #930036 from Certified Police Officer Eligibility List

The Civil Service Commission unanimously approved the appeal of applicant Angel De Jesus Lopez (ID #46281756) to be considered for the Water Treatment Plant Operator exam. The commission also removed candidate Joel Loveras (ID #930036) from the Certified Police Officer eligibility list at his request. Eligibility lists for Librarian I – Children’s Services, Sanitarian, and Water Treatment Plant Operator were certified with an expiration date of December 10, 2026. The commission accepted the 2026 meeting schedule.

• Accepted appeal of Angel De Jesus Lopez for Water Treatment Plant Operator exam (unanimous)
• Removed Joel Loveras from Certified Police Officer eligibility list (unanimous)
• Certified Librarian I – Children’s Services eligibility list (expires Dec 10, 2026) (unanimous)
• Certified Sanitarian eligibility list (expires Dec 10, 2026) (unanimous)
• Certified Water Treatment Plant Operator eligibility list (expires Dec 10, 2026) (unanimous)
• Accepted Civil Service Commission meeting dates for 2026 (unanimous)

Environmental Impact Commission

The Environmental Impact Commission will hold a continued public hearing on the Damia Drive project, proposing twelve additional single‑family dwellings in a cluster development. It will also consider a new business application for 227‑297 Joes Hill Road that includes a cart barn, golf‑related facilities, and site improvements. The meeting will address several notices of violation for properties on Coalpit Hill Road, Franklin Street, Spruce Mountain Road, Oak Lane, Miry Brook Road, and Great Plain Road. Additional agenda items cover working group updates, the 2026 meeting schedule, and the election of officers.

• Continued public hearing – #1254 Damia Drive, Bright Ravens Development, LLC, RA‑40 Zone, 12 new single‑family dwellings
• New business – #1258 227‑297 Joes Hill Road, Back O’ Beyond, Inc. & Morefar, Inc., RA‑80 Zone, cart barn and golf facilities
• Notices of violation for 111 Coalpit Hill Road, 124 Franklin Street, 18 Spruce Mountain Road, 5 Oak Lane, 25 & 24 Miry Brook Road, 130‑132 Great Plain Road
• Working group updates
• Election of officers

The commission accepted the minutes from the November 12, 2025 meeting. It approved Application No. 1254 for 12 additional single‑family dwellings on Damia Drive, adopting the thirteen conditions outlined in the staff report. The commission tabled Application No. 1258 for the Joes Hill Road golf‑course project until the next regular meeting. It also voted to keep the current slate of officers and then adjourned the meeting.

• Accepted minutes of November 12, 2025 (all eligible members voted in favor)
• Approved Application No. 1254 Damia Drive – 12 single‑family homes with 13 staff conditions (all eligible members voted in favor)
• Tabled Application No. 1258 227‑297 Joes Hill Road until next regular meeting (all eligible members voted in favor)
• Maintained current slate of officers (all eligible members voted in favor)
• Adjourned meeting (all eligible members voted in favor)

Boards of Awards

The Board of Awards will consider agreements for electronic voting equipment and hardware maintenance, as well as network equipment for a grant-funded community Wi-Fi program. The board will also review a leave of absence management service.

• Municipal Electronic Voting Equipment Agreement
• Election Systems & Software hardware and software maintenance agreement
• Cisco network equipment for CEN grant-funded Wi-Fi project
• Leave of Absence Management Services

The Board of Awards voted to award the city’s leave of absence management contract to Absence Plus, based on cost and qualifications, pending a satisfactory agreement. The motion was carried unanimously (4‑0). The Board then unanimously voted to adjourn the meeting.

• Award leave‑of‑absence management contract to Absence Plus (unanimous 4‑0)
• Adjourn meeting (unanimous 4‑0)

Zoning Commission

The Zoning Commission’s regular meeting scheduled for Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at 7:00 PM was cancelled. The next regular meeting is set for Thursday, January 13, 2026 at 7:00 PM.

Richter Park Authority

The Richter Park Finance Committee will meet to discuss the 2026 budget and hold an executive session. The meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, December 9, 2025, at 6:45 PM at the Richter Authority Office.

• Discussion of 2026 Budget
• Executive Session

The committee discussed the 2026 budget and considered changing two maintenance staff positions from hourly to salary. No approvals, denials, or votes were recorded. The meeting adjourned without any formal actions taken.

Local Emergency Planning Committee

The Danbury Local Emergency Planning Committee will hear updates from the city’s Office of Emergency Management on current preparedness activities, a presentation on the State Emergency Response Commission (SERC) exercise, and a briefing on pediatric care at Danbury Hospital. The meeting also includes welcome remarks, new business, and a public comment period. No formal decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Welcome remarks by Matthew Cassavechia
• OEM updates on preparedness activities (MOC, SERC, cold weather protocol, EPPI exercise, portable radios)
• SERC exercise presentation
• Danbury Hospital pediatric care presentation
• Public comment

City Council

The City Council will discuss several grant resolutions for health services, the library, and recreation. The body is also reviewing a pedestrian safety and traffic controller upgrade project and a lease renewal for bowling lanes.

• Citywide Pedestrian Safety & Traffic Controller Upgrade Project (LOTCIP funds)
• Lease renewal for Danbury Duck Pin Bowling Lanes at 7 East Hayestown Rd
• Water main extension application for 68 Morgan Ave
• Condemnation of utility easement within Lombardi Street
• Release of mortgage for 5 Hoyt Street

The council unanimously approved a consent calendar that included a $7,200 EV blanket donation, a mortgage release, a police range MOU, and several grant authorizations. It appointed three new members and reappointed two to the Government Entities Review Committee. The council authorized the mayor to apply for state LOTCIP funds for a citywide pedestrian safety project and accepted CT DOH grants of up to $124,000 for homeless services and $805,000 for emergency shelters. Audited financial statements for FY 2024 were adopted and all open ad‑hoc committees were sunsetted except the Margerie Reservoir Trail Advisory Committee.

• Approved consent calendar items: EV blanket donation ($7,200), mortgage release, police range MOU, Library health literacy grant, Recreation AAU grant, Elderly Services Buck Foundation grant
• Appointed Frank Salvatore Jr., Diane LaPine, Mike Henry to GERC and reappointed Alan T. Boyce and Mark S. Chory
• Referred Danbury Duck Pin Bowling Lanes lease renewal to Planning Commission for Section 8‑24 report
• Referred Water Main Extension at 68 Morgan Ave to Planning Commission and City Engineer for reports
• Authorized Mayor and Public Works Director to apply for LOTCIP funds for citywide pedestrian safety and traffic controller upgrades
• Accepted CT DOH Small Cities Grant up to $124,000 for homeless services
• Amended Emergency Shelter Grant to reflect awarded $805,000 and authorized reimbursement requests
• Adopted audited financial statements for FY 2024 and sunsetted all open ad‑hoc committees except Margerie Reservoir Trail Advisory Committee

Planning Commission

The Danbury Planning Commission will meet virtually on December 3, 2025, to discuss referrals from the City Council regarding the conveyance of a parcel on Hillandale Road and the acquisition of land for a West Side Fire Station. The agenda also includes reference items for floodplain permits and a special exception for an automobile service station on Mill Plain Road.

• Referral to discuss conveyance of Parcel X on 24 Hillandale Road
• Referral to discuss acquisition of property for West Side Fire Station on Reserve Road
• Referral to discuss acquisition of property for West Side Fire Station on Westville Avenue Extension
• Reference for floodplain permit at 2 Great Pasture Road
• Reference for special exception at 85 Mill Plain Road

The commission unanimously approved the October 15, 2025 minutes and noted a withdrawn special‑exception application for 44 Old Ridgebury Road. It gave positive recommendations, each unanimously approved, for (1) conveying 24 Hillandale Road to the City, (2) acquiring the Reserve Road parcel for a West Side fire station, and (3) extending the acquisition timeline for 147‑149 Westville Avenue. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously.

• Approved October 15, 2025 minutes (unanimous voice vote)
• Positive recommendation to convey 24 Hillandale Road parcel to the City (unanimous voice vote)
• Positive recommendation to acquire Reserve Road parcel for West Side fire station (unanimous voice vote)
• Positive recommendation to extend time for acquiring 147‑149 Westville Avenue parcel (unanimous voice vote)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous voice vote)

Boards of Awards

The Board of Awards will meet to review three specific bids for city maintenance and safety supplies. The board is considering contracts for truck parts, street signs, and playground materials.

• OEM Peterbilt Truck Parts & Service for Equipment Maintenance Dept.
• Bid #10-25-26-03 for Street Sign Materials & Traffic Safety Equipment
• Bid #08-22-23-03 for Playground Wood Fiber for Parks Maintenance Dept.

The Board unanimously approved an amendment to the existing purchase order for The Peterbilt Store of Southern Connecticut, adding $25,000 and authorizing sole‑source purchases for the balance of the fiscal year. It also unanimously awarded the Street Sign Materials & Traffic Safety Equipment bid to National Highway Products, Inc. Additionally, the Board unanimously extended the Playground Wood Fiber bid with all six vendors and permitted Ferris Mulch’s requested price increase.

• Approved amendment to Peterbilt purchase order, adding $25,000 and sole‑source award (unanimous)
• Awarded Street Sign Materials & Traffic Safety Equipment bid to National Highway Products, Inc. (unanimous)
• Extended Playground Wood Fiber bid with six vendors and allowed Ferris Mulch price increase (unanimous)

City Council

The Danbury City Council will hold a special meeting to organize for the 2026-2027 term. The body will elect a City Council President and adopt resolutions for the regular meeting schedule and special meeting procedures.

• Election of City Council President
• Resolution for regular meeting schedule (2026-2027)
• Resolution for special meeting procedures

The council unanimously elected Peter Buzaid as City Council President for the next two years. It also unanimously adopted the regular meeting schedule for 2026‑2027 and the guidelines for special meetings. All motions were carried without opposition.

• Peter Buzaid elected City Council President (unanimous)
• Adopted regular meeting schedule resolution for 2026‑2027 (unanimous)
• Adopted special‑meeting guidelines resolution (unanimous)
• Accepted call to service for the special meeting (unanimous)
• Adjourned the meeting (unanimous)

Boards of Awards

The Danbury Board of Awards will discuss an emergency purchase of a new dump truck with plow and spreader for the Highway Department. The board will also hold an executive session to consider leasing Assessor’s Lot #C16022. Attendance by department heads or assistants is required by ordinance. The meeting is open to the public via Zoom.

• Emergency purchase of new dump truck with plow & spreader – Highway Dept.
• Executive session to consider lease of Assessor’s Lot #C16022

The Board of Awards declared an emergency and waived bidding requirements to purchase a 2025 Western Star 47X dump truck with plow and spreader. The award was given to Equipment Specialists of East Hartford for the quoted total cost of $302,926.00, with a unanimous vote. The Board also approved proceeding with the lease action for property lot #C16022 as discussed in an executive session, again unanimously. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Declared emergency and waived formal bidding for 2025 Western Star dump truck (unanimous)
• Approved award of $302,926.00 purchase to Equipment Specialists (unanimous)
• Approved proceeding with lease action for property lot #C16022 as discussed in executive session (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Civil Service Commission

The Civil Service Commission will meet to review qualifications for specific job applications and certify an eligibility list. The body will also review minutes from the November 13, 2025, meeting.

• Qualification of applications for Water Treatment Plant Operator
• Qualification of applications for Librarian I
• Certification of Eligibility List for Auto Equipment Operator III

The commission accepted the listed applicants who met the requirements for the Librarian I and Water Treatment Plant Operator positions. It also certified the Auto Equipment Operator III eligibility list through November 26, 2026. All motions were carried unanimously.

• Accepted qualified Librarian I applicants (unanimous)
• Accepted qualified Water Treatment Plant Operator applicants (unanimous)
• Certified Auto Equipment Operator III eligibility list, expiring Nov 26, 2026 (unanimous)
• Approved prior meeting minutes from Nov 13, 2025 (unanimous)
• Adjourned the meeting (unanimous)

Zoning Commission

The Zoning Commission will hold public hearings to consider special permit petitions for alcohol licenses. The body will also review the 2026 meeting schedule.

• Special Permit for Café Liquor License: Steven Salazar/Blend & Brew Inc, 317 Main Street
• Special Permit for Restaurant Beer & Wine License: Deolinda’s Artisans Inc., 5 Padanaram Road, Unit 4

The commission approved Steven Salazar’s Blend & Brew café liquor license petition with three stipulations, and Deolinda’s Artisans’ restaurant beer & wine license petition with a service‑bar only stipulation. Both motions passed unanimously by roll‑call vote with seven ayes. The meeting also accepted the October 14 minutes, cancelled the December 9 meeting, and adjourned unanimously.

• Approved Blend & Brew café liquor permit with service‑bar only, no sidewalk seating, no liquor signage (7 ayes roll‑call)
• Approved Deolinda’s Artisans restaurant beer & wine permit with service‑bar only (7 ayes roll‑call)
• Accepted October 14, 2025 minutes (7 ayes voice vote)
• Cancelled December 9, 2025 meeting (no vote required)
• Closed public hearing on Blend & Brew petition (7 ayes voice vote)
• Closed public hearing on Deolinda’s Artisans petition (7 ayes voice vote)
• Moved Blend & Brew item to Old Business #1 (7 ayes voice vote)
• Moved Deolinda’s Artisans item to Old Business #2 (7 ayes voice vote)

Tarrywile Park Authority

The Tarrywile Park Authority will hold its regular meeting at the Tarrywile Mansion to approve minutes, review financial reports, and discuss a request from Immaculate High School to use the park as an emergency assembly location. The body will also elect new officers.

• Approval of October 19, 2025 minutes
• Financial Report by Treasurer Susan Nolan
• Immaculate High School park use request
• Election of Officers
• Next meeting scheduled for December 16, 2025

The board unanimously accepted the October 2025 meeting minutes and the financial report. It approved waste‑receptacle installation at Parks Pond and agreed to submit two grant applications by early December. The Immaculate High School request was tabled, officer terms were renewed, and Duane Perkins was elected Chairman.

• Accepted October 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Accepted financial report (unanimous)
• Approved installation of fishing‑line waste receptacles at east side of Parks Pond (unanimous)
• Approved submission of Aquatic Invasive Species Grant application by Dec 10 (unanimous)
• Approved submission of Urban Green and Community Garden Grant application by Dec 14 (unanimous)
• Tabled Immaculate High School request pending clarification (unanimous)
• Renewed two‑year terms for Vice Chairman, Treasurer, and Secretary (unanimous)
• Elected Duane Perkins as Chairman (unanimous)

Cultural Commission

The Cultural Commission is meeting to consider grant requests for local artists and programs. The body will also discuss the future of its arts scholarships and potential new beautification initiatives.

• Grant request: Bluegrass in the Schools, $9,300
• Grant request: Return to Gravity (ALBUM), $7,500
• Proposed $250 fee for Hat City to Hollywood movie screening
• Make Music Day 2026 agreement and $350 dues
• Discussion on whether to continue offering arts scholarships

The Danbury Cultural Commission approved a $350 dues payment for the 2026 Make Music Day event and adopted a new format for its arts scholarships, allowing one scholarship per school for any city resident. It also accepted a tree‑naming sponsorship program and authorized a $250 royalty fee for the foreign film “No.” All motions were passed by vote.

• Approved $350 dues for Make Music Day 2026 (8 yes, 1 no)
• Adopted proposed scholarship format – one scholarship per school for any Danbury resident (majority voice vote)
• Approved $250 royalty for foreign film “No” (7 yes, 2 no)
• Accepted Tree Sponsorship Initiative – $500 naming fee per tree (motion carried)
• Accepted October meeting minutes as presented (unanimous voice vote)

City Council

The City Council Ad Hoc Audit Committee met to review progress on the 2024 audit. RSM US, LLP indicated the audit is near completion with only a few items remaining. Committee members discussed auditor expenses and the timeline for a draft report, which is expected by the end of October. A motion to continue the committee was passed unanimously.

• Audit Committee (2024) meeting #2 to assess audit progress
• RSM US, LLP reports audit is far along with few open items
• Auditor expenses are included in the cost estimates
• Draft audit report anticipated by end of October
• Motion to continue the committee carried unanimously

The Audit Committee recommended that the City Council adopt the audited financial statements for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2024. The Council approved the adoption unanimously. The Council also voted unanimously to close the 2024 Audit Committee.

• Adopt audited financial statements for FY ending June 30, 2024 (unanimous)
• Close 2024 Audit Committee (unanimous)

Boards of Awards

The Board of Awards will meet to discuss a scope modification for engineering services and a request for quotations for snow plowing. These items affect downtown development and city building maintenance.

• Scope modification for Engineering Services for Downtown Danbury Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) Streetscape Renaissance Project
• RFQ #25-26-10-05 for snow plowing for school buildings and the Animal Control Building for the 2025-2026 season

The Board approved awarding engineering services for the Downtown Danbury TOD Streetscape Renaissance Project to Martinez, Couch & Associates for $34,723.43, charging the cost to account #SNAPP2020.3041-7000.058601. The Board also approved awarding optional on‑call snow‑plowing services for the 2025‑2026 season to D&M Construction (Danbury High School Main), WRR, Inc. (Danbury High School West) and Yard Goats Landscaping (Broadview, Rogers Park, and King Street schools). Both motions were carried unanimously.

• Approved $34,723.43 engineering services contract with Martinez, Couch & Associates (unanimous)
• Awarded on‑call snow‑plow contract to D&M Construction for Danbury High School Main (unanimous)
• Awarded on‑call snow‑plow contract to WRR, Inc. for Danbury High School West (unanimous)
• Awarded on‑call snow‑plow contract to Yard Goats Landscaping for Broadview, Rogers Park, and King Street schools (unanimous)

Richter Park Authority

The Richter Park Master Plan Committee will meet on November 19, 2025 at 4:30 PM. The agenda includes discussion of signage for the Richter House. The committee will also evaluate priorities to be addressed by the Richter Park Authority. No other items are listed.

• Consider signage for the Richter House
• Evaluate priorities for the Richter Park Authority

City Council

The City Council Ad Hoc Committee will meet to discuss the Connecticut City and Town Development Act, which would allow the city to issue bonds without a referendum. The committee previously met to review the eight items in the resolution and determine if they apply to Danbury.

• CT City and Town Development Act discussion
• Potential bond issuance without referendum
• Review of eight items in the resolution
• Discussion of unemployment and blight criteria
• Potential for 20-year tax abatement/deferral

Members voted to accept the draft resolution and recommend that the City Council adopt the Connecticut City and Town Development Act, sending it onward for final approval. The motion passed with two votes in favour and one against (E. Buzaid). The council then voted unanimously to adjourn the meeting.

• Accepted draft resolution and recommended adopting the Connecticut City and Town Development Act; motion carried (Yes – 2, No – 1)
• Adjourned meeting; motion carried unanimously

Environmental Impact Commission

The Danbury Environmental Impact Commission will hold a working‑group session on November 19, 2025 at 4:00 p.m. at City Hall, Planning & Zoning Department, 155 Deer Hill Avenue. The purpose of the session is to discuss updates to regulations. No specific agenda items or decisions are listed.

The Environmental Impact Commission working group met on November 19, 2025 from 4:00 p.m. to 5:15 p.m. Staff member Lawrence Liebman provided meeting notes. Attendance was recorded, but no actions were approved, denied, or tabled.

Richter Park Authority

The Richter Park Authority will review several reports, including business, golf, grounds, financial and finance committee updates. Old business items include a capital projects update, a cell tower discussion, and a tree project report. New business items include consideration of the annual budget, a holiday gathering, and an end‑of‑year performance discussion.

• Capital projects update
• Cell tower discussion
• Tree project report
• Annual budget consideration
• End‑of‑year performance discussion

The board approved the minutes from the October meeting and the October 28 Grounds and Greens Committee meeting. A motion to accept the financial report was passed. The board unanimously approved using Emerald for the tree project, which will be paid via a plan into 2026. The holiday gathering proposal for December 21 was also accepted despite two members voting nay.

• Approved October meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved October 28 Grounds and Greens Committee minutes (abstentions: Eberhard, Griemsmann, Radachowsky; passed)
• Accepted financial report and filed it (unanimous)
• Approved Emerald for tree project with payment plan into 2026 (unanimous)
• Accepted holiday gathering proposal for Dec 21 at J Law (passed, 2 nay votes)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:04 PM (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission regular meeting scheduled for Wednesday, November 19, 2025 at 7:00 PM has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is set for Wednesday, December 3, 2025 at 7:00 PM.

Civil Service Commission

The Danbury Civil Service Commission will review and accept the minutes from its October 29 meeting. It will discuss personnel matters, including new police officer hires, recent resignations, and promotions. The body will consider removing candidates from the Certified Police Officer Eligibility List and will evaluate qualifications for several open positions. It will also address certification of the Pipe Installer I eligibility list.

• Removal of candidates from Certified Police Officer Eligibility List
• Qualification review for Auto Equipment Operator III, Environmental Health Specialist, and Sanitarian positions
• Certification of eligibility for Pipe Installer I
• New hires: Benjamin Almonte, Chris Korona, Joseph Montana, Andy Pena, Rahim Sabovic, Kenneth Ynoa – Police Officers
• Resignations: Christine Furlo (Librarian I), Kyle DeShan (Truck Driver), Douglas Lord (LTA Project Coordinator)

The Civil Service Commission voted unanimously to remove certified police officer candidate Ryan Mero from the eligibility list. It also rejected all applicants for the Environmental Health Specialist position and approved specific applicants for Sanitarian, Auto Equipment Operator III, and Pipe Installer I positions. All other motions, including acceptance of minutes and adjournment, passed unanimously.

• Accepted meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Allowed candidate Ryan Mero to enter executive session (unanimous)
• Removed candidate Ryan Mero from Certified Police Officer eligibility list (unanimous)
• Rejected all applicants for Environmental Health Specialist (unanimous)
• Accepted listed applicants for Sanitarian and rejected all others (unanimous)
• Accepted all applicants for Auto Equipment Operator III (unanimous)
• Certified Pipe Installer I eligibility list with expiration Nov 13, 2026 (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on November 13, 2025, to consider requests to increase building height and reduce front yard setbacks for specific properties. The meeting will be conducted via Zoom.

• Increase maximum building height from 15’ to 19’ 1/4” at 134 Chambers Road
• Reduce front yard setback from 40’ to 26’ at 10 Albert Road
• Allow grading within 5’ of property line at 99 West Street
• Increase maximum driveway grade from 12% to 17% at 99 West Street
• Adopt 2026 Meeting Schedule

The board accepted the October 9, 2025 minutes and opened public hearings for three pending applications. It approved a height variance for 134 Chambers Road, a front‑yard setback reduction for 10 Albert Road, and grading/driveway changes for 99 West Street, all with unanimous votes. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Accepted October 9, 2025 minutes – unanimous AYES from all members
• Opened public hearings for Applications 25-15, 25-16, and 25-14 – unanimous
• Approved Application No. 25-15, 134 Chambers Road – height variance with workshop‑only condition – unanimous
• Approved Application No. 25-16, 10 Albert Road – front‑yard setback reduction – unanimous
• Approved Application No. 25-14, 99 West Street – grading and driveway grade changes – unanimous
• Adjourned meeting – unanimous

Environmental Impact Commission

The Environmental Impact Commission will hold a public hearing on the Bright Ravens Development proposal to add 12 single‑family homes at 1254 Damia Drive in the RA‑40 zone. It will also review pending residential construction applications for a single‑family dwelling at 7B Judith Drive, and for single‑family dwellings at Lot 1 and Lot 2 Bayberry Lane, as well as a dwelling at 4‑6 Bear Mountain Road. The agenda includes notices of violations for seven properties. No new business is scheduled.

• Public hearing: 12 additional single‑family dwellings at 1254 Damia Drive (RA‑40 zone)
• Application: single‑family dwelling, septic, well at 7B Judith Drive (RA‑40 zone)
• Application: single‑family dwelling, garage, driveway, septic, well at Lot 1 Bayberry Lane (RA‑40 zone)
• Application: single‑family dwelling, garage, driveway, septic, well at Lot 2 Bayberry Lane (RA‑40 zone)
• Application: single‑family dwelling and associated components at 4‑6 Bear Mountain Road (RA‑20 zone)

The commission accepted the October 22, 2025 minutes and opened a public hearing for Application 1254 Damia Drive, which was then continued to the December 10 meeting. It approved applications for 7B Judith Drive, Lot 1‑Bayberry Lane, Lot 2‑Bayberry Lane, and 4‑6 Bear Mountain Road, each with staff‑recommended conditions.

• Accepted October 22, 2025 minutes (4‑0)
• Opened public hearing for Application 1254 Damia Drive (6‑0)
• Continued public hearing for Application 1254 to Dec 10, 2025 (6‑0)
• Approved Application #1106RR, 7B Judith Drive (6‑0)
• Approved Application #1246, Lot 1‑Bayberry Lane (6‑1)
• Approved Application #1247, Lot 2‑Bayberry Lane (6‑1)
• Approved Application #1252, 4‑6 Bear Mountain Road (7‑0)

Boards of Awards

The Board of Awards will review three items: a change order to upgrade the Highway Department's Tiger Boom mower; a contract for annual maintenance, support, and licensing of the ViewPoint Community Development and Permits Management System; and a contract for energy efficiency upgrades at Shelter Rock School, Morris Street School, and Broadview School. The meeting is scheduled for November 12, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. in a hybrid format. Department heads or their assistants are required to attend.

• Change order to upgrade Highway Dept. Tiger Boom mower – Equipment Maintenance Dept.
• Annual maintenance, support and licensing for ViewPoint Community Development and Permits Management System – Technology Services Dept.
• Energy Efficiency Upgrades – Part III – Shelter Rock School, Morris Street School and Broadview School – Public Buildings Dept.

The Board unanimously approved a $6,813 change order for the Highway Department's Tiger Boom mower. It also approved a sole‑source contract with OpenGov for ViewPoint Community Development and Permits Management System at a cost of $90,781.78. Finally, the Board unanimously approved energy‑efficiency upgrades at Shelter Rock, Morris Street, and Broadview schools, with a net cost of $656,030 contingent on letters of agreement.

• Approved $6,813 change order for Tiger Boom mower (unanimous)
• Awarded sole‑source contract to OpenGov for ViewPoint system, $90,781.78 (unanimous)
• Approved energy‑efficiency upgrades for three schools, net cost $656,030, pending agreements (unanimous)

City Council

The Danbury City Council will consider and vote on several items, including a new ordinance granting tax exemptions to disabled veterans. The council will also consider property acquisitions for the West Side Fire Station and an extension of time for acquiring 147‑149 Westville Avenue. Additional items include grant updates for traffic enforcement, a sidewalk easement application, and a water and sewer extension request.

• Ordinance Sec. 44‑72: Tax exemption for disabled veterans (public hearing)
• Resolution: Acquisition of Reserve Road parcel for West Side Fire Station
• Resolution: Extension of time for property acquisition at 147‑149 Westville Avenue
• Resolution: CT DOT Click It or Ticket Enforcement Grant for Police Department
• Report: Application for sidewalk easement at 7 Great Pasture Road

The Danbury City Council adopted a resolution to acquire the Reserve Road parcel for a West Side fire station. It also appointed five entry‑level police officers (vote 17‑1 abstention) and approved hiring outside counsel for PFAS/CERCLA litigation. Additional actions included adopting a tax‑exemption ordinance for disabled veterans and accepting a $4,059.16 donation for stamped concrete.

• Approved acquisition of Reserve Road parcel for West Side fire station (unanimous)
• Approved appointment of five entry‑level police officers – 17 yes, 1 abstention (Fox)
• Approved resolution to engage outside counsel for PFAS/CERCLA litigation (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance Sec. 44‑72 tax exemption for disabled veterans (unanimous)
• Accepted $4,059.16 donation from Joe DaSilva for stamped concrete (consented)
• Approved CT DOT Click It or Ticket Enforcement Grant for Police Department (consented)
• Approved CT DOT DUI Enforcement Grant for Police Department (consented)
• Approved extension of time for property acquisition at 147‑149 Westville Avenue (unanimous)

City Council

The Danbury City Council will discuss several items, including appointments of new police officers and a tax exemption ordinance for disabled veterans. It will consider a conveyance of a parcel at 24 Hillandale Road and a donation for stamped concrete. The council will vote on acquiring the Reserve Road parcel for a West Side fire station and on multiple grant resolutions for the police department. Additional reports on engineering, planning, and department updates will be presented.

• Appointment of entry‑level police officers: Montana, Sabovic, Korona, Almonte, Ynoa
• Ordinance Sec. 44‑72: tax exemption for disabled veterans
• Conveyance of parcel to the city at 24 Hillandale Road
• Resolution to acquire Reserve Road parcel for a new West Side fire station
• Resolution for CT DOT Click It or Ticket Enforcement Grant to the Police Department

POST 1983 Police Pension Board

The POST 1983 Police Pension Board will meet via Google Meet to accept the minutes from the August 20, 2025 meeting, discuss ordinance language on disability retirement under Sec. 32‑107, and vote on several pension matters. Items include a line‑of‑duty injury pension request for Officer Minator Kryeziu, a benefit transfer to Natalie Enteado after Celcio Enteado’s death, and reimbursement of contributions for Officer Dominic Barthelemy, along with Graystone’s fund‑reallocation recommendations.

• Discuss ordinance language Sec. 32‑107 on retirement for disability incurred in the line of duty
• Vote on pension application for line‑of‑duty injury request from Officer Minator Kryeziu
• Transfer of benefits to Natalie Enteado following the death of Celcio Enteado
• Graystone recommendations and reallocations of funds
• Reimbursement of pension contributions due to the passing of Officer Dominic Barthelemy

The Danbury Police Pension Board accepted the previous meeting minutes and approved several pension-related motions. They accepted a disability pension application for Minator Kryeziu pending a correction, reallocated funds to General Atlantic, approved IME call‑backs for four pensioners, transferred survivor benefits to Natalie Enteado, and returned contributions to Dominic Barthelemy’s estate. All motions passed, most unanimously. The meeting was adjourned at 1530 hours.

• Accepted August 20, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Accepted Minator Kryeziu’s disability pension application pending report correction (unanimous)
• Approved reallocation of funds to General Atlantic (unimanual)
• Approved call‑back IMEs for DeRocco, Frinton, Hicks, and Chapman (unanimous)
• Approved transfer of survivor benefits to Natalie Enteado (unanimous)
• Approved return of Dominic Barthelemy’s pension contributions to his estate (unanimous)
• Adjourned the meeting (unanimous)

Environmental Impact Commission

The Environmental Impact Commission is holding a working group session. The body will discuss updates to regulations.

• Discussion of Regulation updates

The Environmental Impact Commission Working Group held a special meeting on November 5, 2025, from 4:00 p.m. to 5:51 p.m. Attendance included members Matthew Rose, Mark Massoud, Elizabeth Falk, Gary Dufet, Geott Herald, Michael Flanagan, John Schwartz, Cristina Britton, Larry Liebman, and Secretary Melissa Llera. The minutes contain only attendance and procedural notes and do not record any approvals, votes, or other substantive actions.

Boards of Awards

The Danbury Board of Awards will meet on November 5, 2025 to review and award contracts for several city projects. Items include a sidewalk replacement on Balmforth Avenue, a purchase of Hi‑Way spreader parts, landscape trees for the Forestry Department, and a Datto recovery and backup appliance for City Hall. Department heads or their assistants are required to attend. The meeting will be held in person and via Zoom for public viewing.

• Balmforth Avenue sidewalk replacement – Construction Services Department
• Bid #09-23-24-03 for Hi‑Way spreader parts
• Bid #01-25-26-02 for landscape trees – Forestry Department
• Purchase and integration of a Datto recovery & backup appliance for City Hall – Technology Services Department

The Board of Awards unanimously approved a $49,500 sidewalk replacement contract with Reliable Excavating. It also extended the Hi‑Way Spreader Parts award to Trius, Inc. with a price increase, awarded tree procurement to Hardscrabble Farms, and approved purchase of a Datto backup appliance from Total Communications pending counsel review.

• Awarded $49,500 sidewalk replacement contract to Reliable Excavating (unanimous)
• Extended Hi‑Way Spreader Parts award to Trius, Inc. with price increase (unanimous)
• Awarded landscape trees contract to Hardscrabble Farms (unanimous)
• Approved Datto recovery & backup appliance purchase from Total Communications (unanimous, contingent on counsel review)

Planning Commission

The regular meeting of the Planning Commission scheduled for November 5, 2025, has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for November 19, 2025.

Safe Streets For All Advisory Committee

The committee is meeting to review the requirements, schedule, and goals for the City of Danbury Comprehensive Safety Action Plan. The session will cover crash data and high-crash locations to inform the study.

• Review of SS4A study requirements and reporting
• Discussion of high crash locations and safety concerns
• Establishment of public outreach schedule
• Review of city studies, policies, and crash data

POST 1983 Police Pension Board

The Danbury POST 1983 Pension Board will consider several agenda items. They will accept the minutes from the August 20, 2025 meeting, discuss ordinance language for Section 32-107 regarding retirement for line‑of‑duty disability, vote on a pension application for Officer Minator Kryeziu whose injury examinations are complete, and review Graystone recommendations and fund reallocations.

• Accept minutes of the previous meeting on 8/20/2025.
• Discuss ordinance language for Sec. 32-107 retirement for disability incurred in the line of duty.
• Vote on pension application for line‑of‑duty injury request from Officer Minator Kryeziu (IMEs completed).
• Review Graystone recommendations and reallocations of funds.

City Council

The Danbury City Council will hold a public hearing and vote on an ordinance to amend local tax codes. The proposed change would provide property tax exemptions for disabled veterans and their surviving spouses, effective for the Grand List year starting October 1, 2025.

• Public hearing on Ordinance Sec. 44-72: Tax Exemption for Disabled Veterans
• Ordinance to amend Code of Ordinances Chapter 44, Article II, Division 2
• Exemptions for disabled veterans with 100% service-connected disability
• Exemptions for surviving spouses and minor children of deceased veterans
• Exemption for up to two acres of land with a primary residence

The City Council held a public hearing on Ordinance Sec. 44‑72, a tax exemption for disabled veterans. After public comment, Councilman Salvatore moved to close the hearing and adjourn, and the motion was seconded by Councilmember Gartner. The motion carried unanimously. No vote on the ordinance itself was taken.

• Motion to close public hearing and adjourn – carried unanimously

Environmental Impact Commission

The Danbury Environmental Impact Commission will hold a working group session on October 29, 2025 at 4:00 p.m. at City Hall, Planning & Zoning Department, 155 Deer Hill Avenue. The session is scheduled to discuss updates to regulations. No other agenda items are listed.

• Discussion of regulation updates

The Environmental Impact Commission Working Group met on October 29, 2025. The meeting ran from 4:00 p.m. to 5:44 p.m. and listed attendance of members and staff. No substantive actions, approvals, or votes were documented in the minutes.

Boards of Awards

The Danbury Board of Awards will meet on October 29, 2025 at 10:00 A.M. to discuss the Memorial Drive Drainage Improvements presented by the Engineering Department. The meeting will be held in‑person at the Purchasing Department and streamed publicly via Zoom.

• Memorial Drive Drainage Improvements – Engineering Dept.

The Board of Awards approved the Engineering Department's requisition for Memorial Drive drainage improvements, awarding the $106,955.79 contract to Hemlock Construction. The award covers Phase 1 of a two‑phase project and will be charged to account #PSI2024.3001-7000.0501. The motion was carried unanimously.

• Awarded $106,955.79 Memorial Drive drainage contract to Hemlock Construction (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Civil Service Commission

The Danbury Civil Service Commission will first review and accept minutes from the October 16 and special October 22 meetings. It will then address personnel status items such as new hires, promotions, and resignations. New business includes removing candidates from the Certified Police Officer Eligibility List and the Truck Driver Eligibility List, and reviewing qualifications for Pipe Installer I applications.

• Removal of candidates from Certified Police Officer Eligibility List
• Removal of candidates from Truck Driver Eligibility List
• Qualification review for Pipe Installer I applications
• Review and acceptance of minutes from previous meetings
• Discussion of personnel status: new hires, promotions, resignations

Zoning Commission

The regular meeting of the Zoning Commission scheduled for October 28, 2025, has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for November 25, 2025.

Richter Park Authority

The Richter Park Grounds & Greens Committee will meet on October 28, 2025 at 1:30 PM in the Richter Park Authority office. The agenda lists only "tree work" as the topic. The discussion will take place in an executive session. No specific decisions or contracts are detailed in the agenda.

• Tree work discussion

The Richter Park Authority Grounds & Greens Committee met on October 28, 2025 at 1:30 p.m. Present members were Paul DiNardo, Jay Eriquez, Leroy Diggs, Nick Mortara, and Jonathan Pinto. The committee discussed the scope of work for Treemasters and Emerald Tree Service. No actions were approved, denied, or tabled.

Cultural Commission

The Cultural Commission will hear public comment about the Signarama "Signs of Support" grant, which offers five $1,000 awards for 2026 with applications due Nov. 14, 2025. Commissioners will receive reports on recent events, the Marian Anderson statue study group (meetings postponed), and the completed Scarecrow project. The body will discuss the budget preparation project slated for submission in December and approve the Poet Laureate’s appearance at the Four Monkey Gallery opening on Nov. 1.

• Signarama "Signs of Support" grant: five $1,000 awards for 2026; application deadline Nov. 14, 2025
• Budget preparation project underway with SFallon assisting; submission planned for December
• Marian Anderson Statue study group meetings postponed
• Scarecrow project completed
• Poet Laureate to present poems at Four Monkey Gallery Opening Nov. 1

The Cultural Commission accepted the September meeting minutes by unanimous voice vote. It approved a $196 reimbursement to John Cooke for PoemCity posters, also by unanimous voice vote. The meeting was adjourned at 8:12 with a unanimous voice vote. No grant requests were acted upon.

• Accepted September meeting minutes as presented (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved reimbursement of $196 to John Cooke for PoemCity posters (unanimous voice vote)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:12 (unanimous voice vote)
• No grant requests were acted upon (none)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Danbury Zoning Board of Appeals announced that its meeting scheduled for Thursday, October 23, 2025 is cancelled. The public hearing that was continued from the October 9 meeting will be heard at the next regular meeting on Thursday, November 13, 2025. No other agenda items were listed.

• Cancellation of the October 23, 2025 Zoning Board of Appeals meeting
• Public hearing from October 9, 2025 moved to November 13, 2025 meeting

Boards of Awards

The Danbury Board of Awards will consider awarding a paving contract to Reliable Excavating Co., Inc. and a new Ford F550 utility truck to the Public Utilities Department. The meeting is scheduled for October 22, 2025, at 10:00 A.M.

• Award paving contract to Reliable Excavating Co., Inc.
• Purchase new Ford F550 4X4 Supercab truck with service body — Public Utilities Dept.
• Utility Trench / Road Opening Bituminous Paving contract
• New T&D Service Truck quote from Monaco Sons Motor Sales Inc.
• Public Utilities Department vehicle and equipment purchase

The Board approved awarding the Utility Trench / Road Opening Bituminous Paving contract to Reliable Excavating Company, contingent on signing the contract. The Board also approved purchasing a truck from Monaco & Sons Motor Sales for $213,715.85 under the State contract. Both motions were carried unanimously. No further business was taken.

• Awarded Utility Trench contract to Reliable Excavating (unanimous)
• Awarded truck purchase to Monaco & Sons Motor Sales for $213,715.85 (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Environmental Impact Commission

The Environmental Impact Commission will review several applications for construction of single-family dwellings in various zones. Items include applications on Judith Drive, Bayberry Lane (lots 1 and 2), Bear Mountain Road, and a cluster development on Damia Drive proposing 12 additional homes. A public hearing for the Damia Drive project is scheduled for the next meeting on November 12, 2025. The commission will also consider notices of violations for several addresses.

• Application #1106RR – Judith Drive: construction of a single-family dwelling with septic and well (RA-40 zone)
• Application #1246 – Lot 1 Bayberry Lane: single-family dwelling, garage, driveway, septic, well, utilities (RA-40 zone)
• Application #1247 – Lot 2 Bayberry Lane: single-family dwelling, garage, driveway, septic, well, utilities (RA-40 zone)
• Application #1252 – 4-6 Bear Mountain Road: single-family dwelling and associated components (RA-20 zone)
• Application #1254 – Damia Drive: cluster development of 12 additional single-family dwellings with parking and site improvements (RA-40 zone); public hearing scheduled for Nov 12, 2025

The Environmental Impact Commission approved the minutes from the October 8, 2025 meeting. It voted to table five pending development applications (Judith Drive, two Bayberry Lane lots, Bear Mountain Road, and Damia Drive) until the next regular meeting. No action was taken on the Damia Drive application, with a public hearing scheduled for November 12, 2025. The commission also approved the motion to adjourn.

• Accepted minutes of October 8, 2025 (unanimous Ayes: Gary Dufel, Michael Flanagan, John Schwartz, Elizabeth Falk, Matthew Rose)
• Tabled application #1106RR, 7B Judith Drive (unanimous Ayes: Gary Dufel, Michael Flanagan, John Schwartz, Elizabeth Falk, Matthew Rose)
• Tabled application #1246, Lot 1 Bayberry Lane (unanimous Ayes: Gary Dufel, Michael Flanagan, John Schwartz, Elizabeth Falk, Matthew Rose)
• Tabled application #1247, Lot 2 Bayberry Lane (unanimous Ayes: Gary Dufel, Michael Flanagan, John Schwartz, Elizabeth Falk, Matthew Rose)
• Tabled application #1252, 4-6 Bear Mountain Road (unanimous Ayes: Gary Dufel, Michael Flanagan, John Schwartz, Elizabeth Falk, Geoff Herald, Matthew Rose)
• No action taken on application #1254 Damia Drive; public hearing set for November 12, 2025
• Motion to adjourn approved (unanimous Ayes: Gary Dufel, Michael Flanagan, John Schwartz, Elizabeth Falk, Geoff Herald, Matthew Rose)

Civil Service Commission

The Danbury Civil Service Commission will hold a special meeting on October 22, 2025. The commission will consider the certification of the eligibility list for the Public Safety Technology Specialist position, noting a correction to the listing. The meeting will be recorded via Zoom.

• Certification of Eligibility List – Public Safety Technology Specialist (corrected)

The commission voted to certify a corrected eligibility list for the Public Safety Technology Specialist position, setting its expiration to October 22, 2026. The correction addresses a clerical error that omitted additional points for a candidate on the original list certified on October 16, 2025. The motion was made by Commissioner Larry Phelan, seconded by Chair Susan Ward, and carried unanimously.

• Certified corrected Public Safety Technology Specialist eligibility list (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Richter Park Authority

The Richter Park Authority will meet to review reports from the business manager, golf professional, and finance committee. The board will discuss action on a golf simulator proposal and winterization for the Richter House.

• Golf simulator proposal recommendations and action
• Richter House heat and winterization
• Richter Arts Association fees
• Capital projects update
• Board composition following the election

The board unanimously approved the minutes from September meetings and accepted the financial report for 2025. A motion to proceed with a golf simulator building, not to exceed $135,000, passed with four aye votes and two nay votes. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved September RPA, Finance Committee and Facilities Committee minutes (unanimous)
• Accepted 2025 financial report and filed it (unanimous)
• Approved golf simulator project up to $135K (4‑2)
• Adopted motion to adjourn (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council voted to send proposed ordinances regarding illegal apartments back to an ad hoc committee for further review. The body also approved a Memorandum of Agreement for the State Homeland Security Grant Program (Region 5).

• Recommitted illegal apartment ordinances to ad hoc committee for review
• Approved Memorandum of Agreement for State Homeland Security Grant Program (Region 5)
• Proposed amendment to Section 20-99 defining Housing Inspector as the Director of Health and Human Services
• Proposed penalties for abatement order violations ranging from $500 to $2,000
• Reported $2M savings on the Ellsworth School roof project

The committee voted unanimously to recommend that the City Council approve an amendment to Ordinance Sec. 20‑99 and to change the wording of Sec. 20‑137 subsection 3 to “a hearing open to the public.” The recommendation was adopted by a unanimous motion. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously.

• Recommend City Council approve amendment to Ordinance Sec. 20-99 (unanimous)
• Recommend amendment to Ordinance Sec. 20-137 wording to “a hearing open to the public” (unanimous)
• Adjourn meeting (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council authorized the acquisition of 84 Mill Plain Rd for the West Side Fire Station, with funds provided by the Public Safety Bond. The body also established an ad hoc committee to review ordinances prohibiting the use of ATVs and dirt bikes on city property.

• Resolution to acquire 84 Mill Plain Rd (West Side Fire Station)
• Review of Ord. Sec. 46-3 prohibiting ATVs, UTVs, dirt bikes, and mini-motorcycles on city property
• Proposed penalties for vehicle violations: $1,000 for first, $1,500 for second, and $2,000 for third offense
• Water main extension application for 55 Newtown Road
• CT Judicial Branch funding for Youth Services Prevention Program

The council voted to recommend approving the amendment to City Ordinance 46-3, which adds provisions for vehicle destruction, forfeiture, and a hearing process. The council also recommended adopting a new ordinance, 46-6, that addresses street takeovers with fines and vehicle impoundment. Both motions passed unanimously.

• Approved amendment to City Ordinance 46-3 (adds vehicle destruction, forfeiture, hearing) – motion carried unanimously
• Adopted new City Ordinance 46-6 on street takeovers (includes fines, impound, forfeiture) – motion carried unanimously
• Adjourned meeting – motion carried unanimously

City Council

The City Council will vote on adopting a new ordinance to provide a tax exemption for disabled veterans and their spouses, following a recommendation from an ad hoc committee. The exemption applies to a veteran's primary dwelling and vehicle, based on a 100% disability rating.

• Vote on ordinance to add Section 44-72 to City Code
• Tax exemption for disabled veterans and surviving spouses
• Exemption covers primary residence and motor vehicle
• Requires 100% service-connected disability rating
• Annual application required by December 31st

The council voted unanimously to accept the call to service. It also voted unanimously to waive the reading of the ad hoc minutes and ordered that the minutes be received and sent to a public hearing. The mayor extended all committees, and the meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Accepted call to service (unanimous)
• Waived reading of ad hoc minutes (unanimous)
• Ordered receipt of ad hoc minutes and referral to public hearing (unanimous)
• Extended all committees (mayoral action)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Tarrywile Park Authority

The Tarrywile Park Authority will consider a request from Immaculate High School to use the park as an emergency assembly location. The board will also review and possibly approve a fundraising brochure and amended bylaws. Additional items include approval of prior meeting minutes and nomination of a committee member.

• Approval of minutes from the September 16, 2025 meeting
• Amended bylaws (attached)
• Request from Immaculate High School to use the park as an emergency assembly location (attached)
• Approval of fundraising brochure (attached)
• Nomination of Janet Harner to the committee

The board voted to table the Immaculate High School request to use the mansion in emergencies. It also approved a new fundraising brochure, authorized repairs to 5 Mountainville Ave (with one member abstaining), and unanimously approved several fundraisers and a $100 annual budget for social‑media promotion.

• Tabled Immaculate High School mansion‑use request (unanimous)
• Approved new October 21 fundraising tri‑fold brochure (unanimous)
• Approved repairs to 5 Mountainville Ave, allowing treasurer and chairman to secure funding (abstained by one)
• Approved Danbury ice arena fundraiser (unanimous)
• Approved Brookfield theater fundraiser (unanimous)
• Approved Murder Mystery event at the mansion on Feb 21 2026 (unanimous)
• Approved up to $100 annually for social‑media post boosts (unanimous)

Civil Service Commission

The commission will review and accept the minutes from the October 1, 2025 meeting. It will announce new hires, a promotion, and a resignation. It will consider removal of candidates from the Certified Police Officer Eligibility List, certify eligibility for a Public Safety Technology Specialist and a Senior IT Infrastructure Engineer, and extend the list to include a Truck Driver.

• Removal of candidates from Certified Police Officer Eligibility List
• Certification of eligibility for Public Safety Technology Specialist
• Certification of eligibility for Senior IT Infrastructure Engineer
• Extension of eligibility list to include Truck Driver
• New hires: Jessica Galvez (Assistant Registrar Vital Statistics) and Katherine Manko (Clerk Typist II, Police Dept)

The Civil Service Commission accepted the meeting minutes and unanimously removed three Certified Police Officer candidates from the eligibility list. It also unanimously certified the eligibility lists for the Public Safety Technology Specialist and Senior IT Infrastructure Engineer positions, each set to expire on October 16, 2026. The agenda item to extend the Truck Driver eligibility list was withdrawn, and the meeting was adjourned.

• Accepted meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Removed candidate #921637 Joshua Zurita from Certified Police Officer eligibility list (unanimous)
• Removed candidates #912531 Yomira Castillo and #740717 Ryan Winkler from Certified Police Officer eligibility list (unanimous)
• Removed candidate #908847 Nicola Monteleone from Certified Police Officer eligibility list (unanimous)
• Certified Public Safety Technology Specialist eligibility list, expiration Oct 16, 2026 (unanimous)
• Certified Senior IT Infrastructure Engineer eligibility list, expiration Oct 16, 2026 (unanimous)
• Withdrew Extension of Eligibility List – Truck Driver agenda item (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Boards of Awards

The Danbury Board of Awards will review seven items, ranging from a free trial of a license‑plate‑reading system for the Police Department to an extension of a firefighter physicals agreement, environmental remediation at the former Mallory Hat Factory site, a utility trench and road paving bid, annual Google email support, removal of an underground oil storage tank at the War Memorial, and HVAC installation at 98 Elm Street shelter. The meeting is scheduled for October 15, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. in a hybrid format, and department heads or their assistants are required to attend. The public may view or listen to the meeting via Zoom.

• 60‑Day free trial of Flock Safety ALPR system – Police Dept.
• Extension of Nuvance agreement for firefighter physicals – Fire Dept.
• Environmental remediation work – former Mallory Hat Factory site – Engineering Dept.
• Bid #09-25-26-01 – Utility trench / road opening bituminous paving
• Removal of underground oil storage tank at Danbury War Memorial – Public Buildings Dept.

The Board unanimously approved a 60‑day free trial of the Flock Safety ALPR system for the Police Department. It also extended the Nuvance contract for firefighter physicals through Dec. 31, 2026 and approved Arcadis’s updated fee schedule for the Mallory Hat Factory remediation. Additionally, the Board awarded the second year of Google Workspace support to Newmind Group, the underground oil tank removal at the War Memorial to Hemlock Construction, and the HVAC installation at 98 Elm Street Shelter to Perfectemp, Inc.

• Approved 60‑day free trial of Flock Safety ALPR system (unanimous)
• Extended Nuvance firefighter physicals contract through Dec 31 2026 (unanimous)
• Approved updated Arcadis fee schedule for Mallory Hat Factory remediation (unanimous)
• Awarded second year of Google Email Maintenance to Newmind Group for $123,483.00 (unanimous)
• Awarded underground oil tank removal at War Memorial to Hemlock Construction for $142,452.73 (unanimous)
• Awarded HVAC installation at 98 Elm Street Shelter to Perfectemp, Inc. for $23,393.00 (unanimous)

Other Post Employment Benefits (OPEB) Board

The Other Post Employment Benefits (OPEB) Board will meet to discuss funding for the 2026-2027 budget. The board will also review portfolio performance data as of June 30, 2025.

• Discussion on OPEB funding for the 2026-2027 budget
• Review of portfolio performance as of June 30, 2025

Environmental Impact Commission

The Danbury Environmental Impact Commission will hold a working group session on Wednesday, October 15, 2025 at 4:00 p.m. at City Hall, Planning & Zoning Department, 155 Deer Hill Avenue. The meeting’s purpose is to discuss updates to regulations. No specific decisions or contracts are listed on the agenda.

• Discussion of regulation updates

The special Environmental Impact Commission working group met on October 15, 2025, from 4:00 p.m. to 5:33 p.m. Attendance was recorded and several topics were discussed, including commission submissions and zoning ordinance language. The minutes do not record any approvals, denials, or votes on any items.

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission is reviewing two 8-24 referrals regarding infrastructure extensions and easements. A scheduled public hearing for 44 Old Ridgebury Road will not take testimony due to a request for continuance.

• Water and sewer main extensions for 1 & 3 Pembroke Road
• Sidewalk easement for 7 Great Pasture Road
• Continuance of public hearing for 44 Old Ridgebury Road (Business, Medical & Professional Offices)

The commission accepted the September 17, 2025 minutes by unanimous voice vote. It postponed the public hearing for the MSM 44 Old Ridgebury Road application to November 5, 2025, 2025. The commission gave positive recommendations for water and sewer main extensions on 1 & 3 Pembroke Road and for a sidewalk easement at 7 Great Pasture Road, each passing unanimously. The meeting was adjourned by unanimous voice vote.

• Accepted September 17, 2025 minutes (unanimous voice vote, 3 ayes)
• Continued public hearing for MSM 44 Old Ridgebury Road LLC to Nov 5, 2025 (no vote recorded)
• Positive recommendation for water and sewer main extensions on 1 & 3 Pembroke Road (unanimous voice vote, 4 ayes)
• Positive recommendation for sidewalk easement at 7 Great Pasture Road (unanimous voice vote, 4 ayes)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous voice vote, 4 ayes)

Zoning Commission

The Danbury Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing on a petition submitted by Planning Director Waleed Albakry. The petition seeks amendments to multiple sections of the Zoning Regulations covering medical offices, truck terminals, warehouses, storage facilities, banks, business and professional offices, hotels/motels, continuing‑care facilities, and the trip generator table. The commission will discuss the proposed changes and consider recommendations from the Planning Commission and WestCOG.

• Petition by Planning Director Waleed Albakry to amend Sec. 4.F.2 (medical offices)
• Amendment to Sec. 5.B.2 for truck terminal, warehouse, moving/storage, self‑service storage
• Changes to Sec. 6.A.2 and 6.B.2 for banks, business/professional offices, hotel/motel
• Revision of Sec. 6.A.2.b & 6.A.5.d for a continuing‑care facility
• Update to Sec. 10.D.11 (trip generator table)

The commission approved Planning Director Waleed Albakry's petition to amend several sections of the Zoning Regulations, including changes to medical office, industrial, and trip‑generator provisions. The amendment was adopted by a roll‑call vote of six ayes and no nays. Earlier agenda items—including acceptance of the September 8, 2024 minutes, closing the public hearing, and moving the petition to the top of Old Business—were also approved unanimously. The meeting was adjourned by unanimous voice vote.

• Accepted September 8, 2024 minutes (6‑0 voice vote)
• Closed public hearing (6‑0 voice vote)
• Moved petition to Item 1 under Old Business (6‑0 voice vote)
• Approved petition to amend multiple zoning sections (6‑0 roll‑call vote)
• Adjourned meeting (6‑0 voice vote)

City Council

The City Council Ad Hoc Committee will review a draft ordinance that adds Section 44‑72 to the city code, creating a property tax exemption for Connecticut residents who are 100% service‑connected permanently disabled or totally disabled based on individual unemployability, and for their surviving spouses. The exemption would cover the veteran’s primary residence (or motor vehicle) up to two acres, with no commercial use, and requires an annual application and VA award letter. The committee will discuss eligibility details, land‑addition limits, and the estimated tax impact of about $80‑90 K in losses.

• Draft ordinance amendment adding Section 44‑72 for a tax exemption for disabled veterans
• Eligibility: 100% service‑connected permanent total disability or total disability based on individual unemployability; includes surviving spouses
• Exemption applies to primary dwelling (or motor vehicle) up to two acres, no commercial component
• Annual application required by Dec 31 with VA award letter; retroactive reimbursement possible to Oct 1 2024
• Current exemption covers 26 veterans (~$5.5 M) with a tax loss of $139,103; added land could increase loss by $48,669

The ad hoc committee approved a unanimous recommendation to add Section 44‑72 Article II, Division 2, creating a tax exemption for disabled veterans. The recommendation is subject to amendments by the Corporation Counsel. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Recommend adoption of Tax Exemption for Disabled Veterans ordinance (unanimous)
• Adjourn meeting (unanimous)

City Council

The Danbury City Council will vote on several communications, ordinances, and resolutions, including an entry‑level police officer appointment, a tax‑abatement program for volunteer firefighters, and a water and sewer extension on Pembroke Road. It will also review payments to surviving spouses and children under Ordinance Sec. 32‑75, and appropriate funds for the Ambulance Fund. Additional items include lease renewals for city‑owned properties and a donation request for a police department Copsicle Truck.

• Appointment of entry‑level police officer (Fragomelli)
• Ordinance Sec. 32‑75 – payments to surviving spouses, children, dependents
• Ordinance Sec. 44‑71 – tax‑abatement program for volunteer firefighters
• Application for water & sewer extension 1 & 3 on Pembroke Road
• Resolution appropriating funds to the Ambulance Fund

The City Council adopted the volunteer firefighter tax‑abatement ordinance (16‑1 vote). It approved a $90,598 appropriation to the Ambulance Fund unanimously. The council accepted a $50,000 donation from Bedoukian Research for the fire department and a $1,000 donation for the police ice‑cream truck, both unanimously. It also approved extending the 36 Mountianville Rd. lease to December 31 2028 and authorized the mayor to sign the agreement (15‑2 vote).

• Adopted volunteer firefighter tax‑abatement ordinance (Yes 16, No 1)
• Approved $90,598 appropriation to Ambulance Fund (unanimous)
• Accepted $50,000 Bedoukian Research donation for fire department (unanimous)
• Accepted $1,000 donation for police ice‑cream truck (unanimous)
• Confirmed Sustainable CT appointments of Ascenzi, Hoyt, Pinou (consented)
• Extended 36 Mountianville Rd. lease to Dec 31 2028; mayor authorized to execute (Yes 15, No 2)
• Approved $90,598 ambulance fund appropriation (unanimous)
• Accepted consent calendar items (unanimous)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold public hearings for two property applications. The board is considering requests to modify setback requirements for a residential conversion and grading standards for a new driveway and retaining walls.

• 21 Second Avenue: Request to reduce side yard setback from 15’ to 6.5’ to convert a single-family dwelling to a two-family dwelling
• 99 West Street: Request to allow grading within 5’ of property line for retaining walls
• 99 West Street: Request to increase maximum driveway grade from 12% to 17% overall and from 8% to 17% in the first 30’

The Zoning Board of Appeals accepted the August 28 minutes and opened public hearings for two applications. It approved the variance reducing the side‑yard setback from 15 ft to 6.5 ft at 21 Second Avenue, allowing conversion to a two‑family dwelling. The hearing on the 99 West Street driveway variance was continued to a later meeting.

• Accepted August 28 minutes (unanimous)
• Opened public hearings for 21 Second Ave and 99 West St (unanimous)
• Closed public hearing for 21 Second Ave (unanimous)
• Opened 21 Second Ave for voting (unanimous)
• Approved side‑yard setback variance for 21 Second Ave (unanimous)
• Continued public hearing for 99 West St (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Environmental Impact Commission

The Environmental Impact Commission is reviewing several applications for single-family homes and a multi-use trail. The body will also consider a proposal for four industrial buildings and a 12-home cluster development. Seven property violation notices are listed for review.

• 15 Great Pasture Road: Construction of four industrial buildings with parking and loading
• Damia Drive: Construction of 12 additional single-family dwellings in a cluster development
• 160 Southern Blvd: Construction of a 1,387-foot long, 10-foot wide stone dust multi-use trail
• Single-family home applications for 7B Judith Drive, Lot 1 Bay berry Lane, Lot 2 Bay berry Lane, 7A Brighton St, 4-6 Bear Mountain Road, 20A E. Starrs Plain Road, and 18 Starrs Plain Road
• Notices of Violation for 111 Coalpit Hill Road, 124 Franklin Street, 18 Spruce Mountain Road, 5 Oak Lane, 25 Miry Brook Road, 24 Miry Brook Road, and 130-132 Great Plain Road

The Environmental Impact Commission accepted the September 24 minutes and tabled several residential applications. It approved the industrial development at 15 Great Pasture Road with conditions, and also approved residential projects at 7A Brighton Street, 20A E. Starrs Plain Road, and 18 Starrs Plain Road. An administrative approval was granted for a multi‑use trail on 160 Southern Blvd.

• Approved No. 1245, 15 Great Pasture Road (6-0)
• Approved No. 1251, 7A Brighton Street (6-0)
• Approved No. 1253, 20A E. Starrs Plain Road (6-0)
• Approved No. 1255, 18 Starrs Plain Road (6-0)
• Approved administrative approval No. 1257, 160 Southern Blvd. (6-0)
• Tabled No. 1106RR, 7B Judith Drive (6-0)
• Tabled No. 1246, Lot 1‑Bayberry Lane (6-0)
• Tabled No. 1247, Lot 2‑Bayberry Lane (6-0)

Civil Service Commission

The commission will accept the September 3 minutes, then consider personnel matters including two new police officers, a grant compliance coordinator, a fire lieutenant promotion, a chief of water distribution promotion, and a truck driver resignation. It will also discuss qualification of applications for a certified police officer and a senior IT infrastructure engineer, removal of an entry‑level police officer from the eligibility list, and acknowledgment of a re‑classified technical assistant position.

• New hires: Sophia Margaret Cotroneo and Julia Fragomeli as Police Officers; Jaquane Jeffrey‑Jerome Johnson as Grant Compliance Coordinator
• Promotions: James Croswell to Fire Lieutenant; Michael Carboni to Chief of Water Distribution and Sewer Collection
• Termination/Resignation: Roy King, Truck Driver
• Qualification of applications for Certified Police Officer and Senior IT Infrastructure Engineer
• Removal of Entry Level Police Officer candidate from eligibility list; acknowledgment of re‑classified Technical Assistant II – Program Outreach Coordinator

The commission accepted the September 3 meeting minutes and unanimously removed several entry‑level police officer candidates from the eligibility list, including those who requested removal. It approved all 14 Certified Police Officer applicants and certified the eligibility list with an expiration date of October 1, 2026. The commission also approved specific senior IT infrastructure engineer applicants and rejected all others. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Accepted September 3, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Removed candidate #859256 Jay Chapa from eligibility list (unanimous)
• Removed candidate #863600 Jermain Dobson from eligibility list (unanimous)
• Removed candidate #866420 Harrison Tagnidoung from eligibility list (unanimous)
• Removed candidate #865757 Alexis Torres from eligibility list (unanimous)
• Removed candidates #859269 Joseph Fortunato, #857212 Christopher Rodrigues, #863467 Nick Rajcula, #868666 Daniel Tropper, #859899 Christopher Martz from eligibility list (unanimous)
• Accepted all 14 Certified Police Officer applicants (unanimous)
• Certified Certified Police Officer eligibility list with expiration Oct 1 2026 (unanimous)

City Council

The Danbury City Council will vote to adopt the Connecticut City and Town Development Act, giving the city new powers for redevelopment and job creation. The council will also authorize the city to serve as a conduit issuer for bonds supporting the Danbury Proton Therapy Center Project. The adopted powers will be effective for five years.

• Adopt the Connecticut City and Town Development Act
• Authorize the city to act as conduit issuer of bonds for the Danbury Proton Therapy Center Project
• Grant powers to issue notes and bonds for redevelopment, housing, and employment projects
• Set a five‑year effective period for the adopted powers
• Record findings on unemployment, blight, and housing needs

The council voted to continue the ad hoc committee to study the City and Town Development Act. The motion was made by Member Emile Buzaid, seconded by Chair Holly Robinson, and passed 2‑1. No other actions were taken, and the committee will gather additional information for the next meeting.

• Continue ad hoc committee on City and Town Development Act (2-1)

Environmental Impact Commission

The Danbury Environmental Impact Commission will hold a working group session on September 30, 2025 at 4:00 p.m. in City Hall’s Planning & Zoning Department. The meeting’s purpose is to discuss updates to regulations. No specific proposals or decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Discussion of regulation updates (no specific items detailed)

The Environmental Impact Commission Working Group met on September 30, 2025 from 4:00 p.m. to 5:34 p.m. Attendance included seven members and two staff members. The minutes record only the meeting’s occurrence and attendance; no actions were approved, denied, or tabled.

Richter Park Authority

The Richter Park Facilities Committee will meet on September 26, 2025 at 1:30 PM. The agenda includes a proposal to add a golf simulator to the park facilities and a request to set a facility use fee. The committee will consider these items during the public portion of the meeting.

• Golf simulator proposal
• RAA facility use fee request

The committee reviewed three proposals for a 600‑sq‑ft golf simulator building, estimated at about $125,000. A motion was made and seconded to accept the proposals from Jade Fine Homes and Ace Indoor Golf with a budget not to exceed $135,000. The motion passed unanimously, approving the proposals.

• Approved golf simulator building proposals by Jade Fine Homes and Ace Indoor Golf, budget ≤ $135K (unanimous)

Richter Park Authority

The Richter Park Finance Committee is meeting to review a proposal for a golf simulator. The body will also discuss a request regarding facility use fees.

• Golf simulator proposal
• RAA facility use fee request

The committee discussed funding sources for a new golf simulator. A motion was made to recommend up to $135,000 be taken from the Capital account for the project. The motion was seconded, received a nay vote from one member, and ultimately passed.

• Recommend up to $135K from Capital account for golf simulator project (motion passed)

City Council

The City Council ad hoc committee will review a new tax exemption for disabled veterans under CT Legislation PA 25-168. The council also received communications approving appointments for a fire lieutenant, entry‑level police officers, and a citation hearing officer. A report on an application for a water main extension at 55 Newtown Road was presented. A resolution to authorize a three‑year student educational training affiliation was also considered.

• New Tax Exemption for Disabled Veterans – CT Legislation PA 25-168
• Appointment of James Croswell as Fire Lieutenant
• Appointment of Christopher Martz, Sophia Cotroneo, and Andy Pena as entry‑level police officers
• Appointment of Wayne A. Skelly as Citation Hearing Officer (term expires 4/1/2027)
• Application for water main extension at 55 Newtown Road

The council adopted a motion, made by Chair Ben Chianese and seconded by Member Holly Robinson, to keep the ad hoc committee on the new tax exemption for disabled veterans active at the chair’s discretion. The motion passed unanimously. No other substantive actions or votes were recorded.

• Motion to continue ad hoc veteran tax exemption committee carried unanimously

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals meeting scheduled for Thursday, September 25, 2025, has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is set for Thursday, October 9, 2025.

• Meeting cancelled
• Next meeting scheduled for October 9, 2025

Boards of Awards

The Board of Awards will consider eight procurement items, including a rebid for airport regulator upgrades, software and communications contract renewals for the Police Department, a stone material purchase for the Highway Department, construction inspection services for the White Street and Locust Avenue intersection project, a technology services authorization, pump upgrades at the Beaver Brook Pump Station, and engineering services for the Kenosia Well Field PFAS design. The meeting is scheduled for September 24, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. in the Purchasing Department and will be conducted in a hybrid format. Department heads or their immediate assistants are required to attend. The public may view or listen to the meeting via Zoom.

• Rebid for upgrade of regulators in the vault at Danbury Municipal Airport (Bid #01-24-25-08)
• 36‑month renewal of Thomson‑Reuters Clear Proflex investigative software subscription for Police Department
• Renewal of annual Motorola communications system service contract for Police Department
• Purchase of stone materials for Highway Department
• Pump upgrades at Beaver Brook Pump Station (Public Utilities Department)

The Board of Awards approved eight items, all by unanimous vote. Contracts were awarded for the airport vault regulator upgrade, police software and communications services, highway stone material purchase, engineering support for street improvements, a technology services authorization, an emergency water pump repair, and additional engineering for the Kenosia Well Field. Each motion was moved, seconded, and carried unopposed.

• Approved $171,752 award to Rizzo Electrical Contractors for airport vault regulator upgrade (unanimous)
• Approved sole‑source renewal of Thomson‑Reuters Clear Proflex software at $4,715.46 per month (unanimous)
• Approved sole‑source renewal of Motorola Communications Service contract for $51,269.67 (unanimous)
• Approved $40,000 amendment to stone materials purchase order for Tilcon Connecticut (unanimous)
• Approved $33,600 additional engineering services for White St & Locust Ave project (unanimous)
• Approved Frontier Letter of Authorization for Total Communications (no cost) (unanimous)
• Approved $82,066 emergency pump repair at Beaver Brook Pump Station (unanimous)
• Approved $20,700 additional engineering services for Kenosia Well Field PFAS design (unanimous)

Environmental Impact Commission

The Environmental Impact Commission will review several new development applications, including a proposal for twelve additional single-family dwellings in a cluster at 1254 Damia Drive (RA‑40 zone). Other new applications include single-family homes on Judith Drive, Starrs Plain Road, Bear Mountain Road, and a ground‑mounted solar panel installation on Old Ridgebury Road. The commission will also revisit prior applications for industrial and residential projects and address multiple violation notices.

• #1254 Damia Drive – construction of 12 additional single-family dwellings in a cluster development, RA‑40 zone
• #1106RR 7B Judith Drive – construction of a single-family dwelling with septic and well, RA‑40 zone
• #1255 18 Starrs Plain Road – construction of a single-family dwelling with septic and well, RA‑80 zone
• #1245 15 Great Pasture Road – construction of four industrial buildings with parking and loading, IL‑40 zone
• #1256 73-75 Old Ridgebury Road – installation of ground‑mounted solar panel, RA‑40 zone

The commission approved a public hearing for application No. 1254 Damia Drive. All members voted in favor. Several other applications, including Judith Drive and 18 Starrs Plain Road, were tabled until the next meeting. The minutes from September 10, 2025 were also accepted.

• Accepted minutes of September 10, 2025 (all in favor)
• Tabled application #1106RR, 7B Judith Drive (all in favor)
• Scheduled public hearing for application #1254, Damia Drive (all in favor)
• Tabled application #1255, 18 Starrs Plain Road (all in favor)
• Tabled application #1245, 15 Great Pasture Road (all in favor)
• Tabled application #1246, Lot 1-Bayberry Lane (all in favor)
• Tabled application #1247, Lot 2-Bayberry Lane (all in favor)
• Tabled application #1251, 7A Brighton Street (all in favor)

Cultural Commission

The Danbury Cultural Commission will consider and vote on grant requests totaling $29,500 for three local arts organizations. The meeting also includes a strategy session on goals and mission, reports on recent events, and updates on upcoming cultural activities.

• Approve $10,000 grant to Stanley L. Richter Association for the Arts (President Ronald Geck)
• Approve $17,000 grant to Danbury Music Centre (President Laura Flachbart)
• Approve $2,500 grant to Coffee House (Matt Austin, Elderly Services/Elmwood Hall)
• Discuss strategy session planning goals and mission for the Commission
• Review and adopt minutes from the previous meeting

The Cultural Commission accepted the August meeting minutes by unanimous voice vote. It authorized up to $100 for refreshments for a lecture on Danbury’s architectural treasures. The commission approved a $1,500 grant for the Friends of the Danbury Senior Center coffeehouse after rejecting a $2,500 request. It also approved $7,000 for Richter Association free concerts and $10,000 for the Danbury Music Centre 90th‑anniversary concert season.

• Accepted August meeting minutes – unanimous voice vote
• Authorized up to $100 for lecture refreshments – passed by majority show of hands
• Rejected $2,500 grant request for senior‑center coffeehouse – failed by show of hands
• Approved $1,500 grant for senior‑center coffeehouse – unanimous show of hands
• Approved $7,000 grant to Stanley L. Richter Association for Arts concerts – passed with one abstention
• Approved $10,000 grant to Danbury Music Centre for 90th‑anniversary season – motion moved and seconded, approved

Boards of Awards

The Danbury Board of Awards will meet on September 17, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. in a hybrid format. The board will decide on purchasing a new Mohawk 16,000‑lb 2‑post vehicle lift for the Fire Department, replacing a network security appliance for VPN devices for the Technology Services Department, and awarding bid #06-23-24-04 for manhole frames and covers. Department heads or their assistants are required to attend. The public may view or listen via Zoom.

• Furnish & install new Mohawk 16,000 lb 2‑post vehicle lift – Fire Department
• Replacement of network security appliance for VPN devices – Technology Services Department
• Bid #06-23-24-04 for manhole frames & covers

The Board approved the purchase and installation of a Mohawk vehicle lift for the Fire Department at a cost of $22,604.08. It also approved a $38,750.00 contract with Computer Integrated Services for a network security appliance, pending a change order to the existing IT Support contract. Finally, the Board extended the Core & Main bid for manhole frames and covers through Dec. 31 2025 with the requested price increase.

• Approved Mohawk vehicle lift purchase for $22,604.08 (unanimous)
• Approved CIS network security appliance contract for $38,750.00, contingent on IT contract change order (unanimous)
• Extended Core & Main manhole frames & covers award through Dec 31 2025 with price increase (unanimous)

Environmental Impact Commission

The Environmental Impact Commission is holding a working group session. The purpose of the meeting is to discuss updates to regulations.

• Discussion of Regulation updates

The Environmental Impact Commission Working Group met on September 17, 2025 from 4:00 p.m. to 5:46 p.m. Attendance included members Matthew Rose, Mark Massoud, Elizabeth Falk, Gary Dufel, Geoff Herald, Michael Flanagan, John Schwartz, Cristina Britton and staff. No actions, approvals, or votes were recorded in the minutes. The meeting was adjourned without any substantive decisions.

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will accept minutes from August 20 and September 3, note the October 1 meeting is cancelled for Yom Kippur, and discuss several pending items. Old business includes a floodplain permit application for 17 Miry Brook Road (Reedle Deedle Realty LLC). The commission will continue the public hearing for MSM 44 Old Ridgebury Road LLC to the October 15 meeting with no testimony today. Additional items are a lease renewal referral for Happy Trails Farm and a petition to amend multiple zoning sections, with a public hearing scheduled for October 14.

• Continuation of public hearing for MSM 44 Old Ridgebury Road LLC (business, medical & professional offices) – moved to Oct. 15, no testimony today
• Floodplain Permit application for 17 Miry Brook Road (Reedle Deedle Realty LLC) – SE #802
• Referral: Lease Renewal Agreement for Happy Trails Farm, 36 Mountainville Road (City Council Agenda Item #4)
• Petition by Planning Director Waleed Albakry to amend several zoning sections; public hearing set for Oct. 14
• Reference: Floodplain Permit applications for 2 Great Pasture Road and 4 LeeMac Avenue; Special Exception for 85 Mill Plain Road with public hearing Oct. 15

The commission accepted the August 20 and September 3 minutes. It gave a positive recommendation to adopt several zoning regulation changes, including permitting small medical offices in certain zones and adopting ITE traffic standards, which passed unanimously. The public hearing for the MSM 44 Old Ridgebury Road application was continued to the October 15, 2025 meeting. The meeting was adjourned by unanimous voice vote.

• Accepted August 20 and September 3 minutes (unanimous voice vote, 3 ayes)
• Approved positive recommendation for zoning amendment package (unanimous voice vote, 3 ayes)
• Continued MSM 44 Old Ridgebury Road public hearing to Oct 15, 2025 (no vote recorded)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous voice vote, 3 ayes)

Richter Park Authority

The Richter Park Authority will review reports from the business manager, finance committee, and various department heads. It will discuss old business items including facility use fees for Arts & Musicals, the irrigation project for the pump house, the Middle River Road memorial for Ken Sensini, and grant updates. New business includes consideration of a golf simulator proposal. The meeting will conclude with the chairman's comments and an executive session.

• Review facility use fees for Arts & Musicals
• Discuss irrigation project – Pump House
• Consider golf simulator proposal
• Middle River Road memorial – Ken Sensini
• Grant updates

The Richter Park Authority Board approved the minutes of three prior meetings and accepted the financial report showing $187K operating and $142K capital funds, totaling $329K. All motions passed unanimously. The board also adjourned the meeting at 7:36 PM. Proposals for a golf simulator, tree removal, and range net replacement were discussed but not decided.

• Approved August RPA meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved September 3rd Executive Committee meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved September 3rd RPA Elections meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Accepted financial report ($187K operating, $142K capital, $329K total) (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:36 PM (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing to discuss two ordinances. One proposal establishes a tax abatement program for volunteer firefighters, while the other amends payment rules for surviving spouses and dependents of paid Fire Department members.

• Proposed tax abatement for volunteer firefighters ranging from $500 to $2,000 based on years of service
• Proposed amendment to Sec 32-75 regarding pension payments for surviving spouses, children, and parents of paid Fire Department members
• Establishment of an Activity Point System to determine tax abatement eligibility for volunteer firefighters

The City Council held a public hearing on two fire‑related ordinances. No votes were taken on the ordinances themselves. A motion to close the hearing was made, seconded, and carried unanimously, ending the meeting at 7:22 p.m.

• Motion to adjourn public hearing carried unanimously (11‑0)

Tarrywile Park Authority

The Tarrywile Park Authority will review and approve minutes from the August 19, 2025 meeting, receive the treasurer’s financial report, and consider a resolution for staff to apply for a LOSIP grant to restore the building at 5 Mountianville Road for affordable housing. Additional items include reports from the chairman, staff, the nominating committee, and the land‑use committee, as well as new business. The meeting will conclude with scheduling the next meeting on October 19, 2025.

• Approve minutes from August 19, 2025 meeting
• Financial report presented by Treasurer Susan Nolan
• Resolution: staff to apply for LOSIP grant to restore 5 Mountianville Road building for affordable housing
• Nominating Committee report (Janet Harner)
• Land Use Committee report (Duane Perkins)

The board unanimously accepted the August 2025 meeting minutes and the August 31 financial report. It then approved an amendment allowing staff to apply for either a LOCIP or a CIP grant to restore the 5 Mountainville Road building. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Approved August 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved August 31 financial report (unanimous)
• Amended grant application motion to include LOCIP or CIP grant for 5 Mountainville Road renovations (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council is meeting to vote on a resolution adopting the Connecticut City and Town Development Act. This would grant the city powers to undertake revitalization projects, including the issuance of bonds and notes.

• Resolution to adopt the CT City and Town Development Act for a five-year period
• Proposed use of the Act to allow the city to be a conduit issuer of bonds for the non-profit Danbury Proton Therapy Center Project

The council unanimously accepted the call to service. It also unanimously approved a resolution to receive the communication on the CT City and Town Development Act and refer it to an ad hoc group composed of the Finance Department, Corporation Counsel, the Mayor’s Office and other necessary entities. Mayor Robinson was appointed chair of the ad hoc group, with Hawley and E. Buzaid as members. The mayor extended all committees and the meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Accepted call to service (unanimous)
• Approved resolution to refer CT City and Town Development Act to ad hoc group (unanimous)
• Appointed Robinson as chair of ad hoc group, Hawley and E. Buzaid as members (unanimous)
• Extended all committees (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council is considering a renewal of the emergency management services agreement with Western Connecticut Health Network Affiliates (WCHNA). The body also addressed lease renewals and board appointments.

• Proposed emergency management agreement with WCHNA for $6,416 per month with a 3% annual increase
• Unanimous approval of Andrea J. Gray's reappointment to the Other Post Employment Benefit Board
• Lease renewal for 36 Mountainville Road (Happy Trails) referred to an Ad Hoc Committee
• Lease renewal for Red Lobster Restaurants, LLC (34 Backus Avenue) referred to an Ad Hoc Committee
• Public hearing scheduled for amendment to Ord. Sec. 32-75 regarding payments to surviving spouses and dependents

The council voted to approve the Emergency Management Services Agreement Renewal with Western CT Health Network Affiliates, effective July 1 2025. The motion was made by Member Rickert, seconded by Member Fox, and carried unanimously. The council then adjourned the meeting unanimously.

• Approved Emergency Management Services Agreement Renewal with Western CT Health Network Affiliates (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

City Council

The council unanimously approved a resolution to accept a $179,905 donation from Eversource for the purchase and installation of traffic‑signal video detection equipment. The council also referred the environmental land‑use restriction request for 89 Rose Hill Avenue to an ad hoc committee composed of the corporation counsel, planning department, and mayor’s office. Additional communications items were consented, including donations for a Copsicle Truck from Michael Scherer and Ventura & Ribeiro, LLC, a surplus‑vehicle disposal request, and a water‑main extension application for 55 Newtown Road that was sent to the Planning Commission.

• Accept $179,905 Eversource donation for traffic‑signal video detection equipment (Resolution 13, unanimous)
• Refer environmental land‑use restriction for 89 Rose Hill Ave to ad hoc committee (Resolution 14)
• Receive monetary donation from Michael Scherer for Copsicle Truck (Communication item 9)
• Receive monetary donation from Ventura & Ribeiro, LLC for Copsicle Truck (Communication item 10)
• Application for water main extension at 55 Newtown Road referred to Planning Commission (Communication item 12)

The Danbury City Council Ad Hoc Committee voted unanimously to recommend that Mayor Roberto L. Alves be authorized to act for the city in executing the certificates of agreement and subordinations for the Environmental Land Use Restrictions on 89 Rose Hill Ave. No other substantive actions were taken. The committee also unanimously adjourned the meeting.

• Recommend mayor be authorized to execute ELUR certificates and subordinations (unanimous)
• Adjourn meeting (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council Ad Hoc Committee is meeting to discuss the 2024 audit. The meeting includes representatives from the Finance Department, the Schools' Chief Financial Officer, and RSM US, LLP.

• 2024 Audit Committee review

The committee reported that the 2024 audit is near completion with only a few items pending. Members discussed audit expenses, pending school records, and the timing of the draft report. A motion to continue the committee at the Chair’s call was made, seconded, and carried unanimously.

• Continue committee at the Chair’s call (unanimous)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Danbury Zoning Board of Appeals announced that its regularly scheduled meeting for Thursday, September 11, 2025 has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is set for Thursday, September 25, 2025. No agenda items were listed.

Boards of Awards

The Board of Awards will review three items: a purchase of a new Pierce Enforcer aerial ladder truck for the Fire Department; Bid #07-22-23-02 for motor vehicle registration compliance services for the Office of the Assessor; and an agreement with the University of Connecticut’s CT Transportation Institute for a Speed Feedback Sign program for the Police Department. Department heads or their assistants are required to attend. The meeting will be held in person and via Zoom.

• Purchase of new Pierce Enforcer PUC 107’ aerial ladder truck – Fire Department
• Bid #07-22-23-02 – RFP for Motor Vehicle Registration Compliance – Office of the Assessor
• Agreement with UConn CT Transportation Institute for Speed Feedback Sign Program – Police Department

The board confirmed the purchase of a new Pierce Enforcer PUC 107’ aerial ladder truck for $1,897,356.00 and accepted a $51,281.00 pre‑payment discount, pending a performance bond. It extended the Motor Vehicle Registration Compliance contract with Capital Tax Recovery for one additional year at the existing 40% compensation rate. The board also approved the police department’s agreement to install two radar speed‑feedback signs at no cost to the city.

• Approved purchase of Pierce Enforcer aerial ladder truck ($1,897,356) with $51,281 pre‑payment discount, contingent on performance bond (unanimous)
• Extended Capital Tax Recovery contract for motor vehicle registration compliance for an additional year at 40% compensation (unanimous)
• Approved police department agreement for two radar speed‑feedback signs at no cost (unanimous)
• Adjourned the meeting (unanimous)

Environmental Impact Commission

The Environmental Impact Commission will consider several construction applications, including new and existing single‑family dwellings and an industrial building project. Staff reviews and project materials will be examined for each item. The commission will also receive updates on violations and working group activities before adjourning.

• Application #1245 – construction of four industrial buildings at 15 Great Pasture Road (IL‑40 zone)
• Application #1246 – single‑family dwelling, garage, driveway, septic, well, utilities at Lot 1‑Bayberry Lane (RA‑40 zone)
• Application #1247 – single‑family dwelling, garage, driveway, septic, well, utilities at Lot 2‑Bayberry Lane (RA‑40 zone)
• New business #1253 – single‑family dwelling with septic and well at 20A E. Starrs Plain Road (RA‑80 zone)
• Old business #1251 – single‑family dwelling, driveway, well, septic system at 7A Brighton St (RA‑20 zone)

The commission accepted the minutes from the August 27, 2025 meeting. It voted to table the new application for a single‑family dwelling at 20A E. Starrs Plain Road until the next meeting. It also tabled several pending applications from previous meetings. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Accepted minutes of August 27, 2025 (all in favor)
• Tabled application #1253, 20A E. Starrs Plain Road (all in favor)
• Tabled application #1251, 7A Brighton Street (all in favor)
• Tabled application #1252, 4-6 Bear Mountain Road (all in favor)
• Tabled application #1245, 15 Great Pasture Road (all in favor)
• Tabled application #1246, Lot 1‑Bayberry Lane (all in favor)
• Tabled application #1247, Lot 2‑Bayberry Lane (all in favor)
• Adjourned meeting (all in favor)

Zoning Commission

The Zoning Commission will review a petition from Planning Director Waleed Albakry to amend several sections of the Zoning Regulations. The commission will also hold a workshop session to continue discussions on recent regulation changes.

• Petition to amend regulations for medical offices, banks, business/professional offices, and hotel/motels
• Petition to amend regulations for truck terminals, warehouses, and self-service storage
• Petition to amend regulations for continuing care facilities and the Trip Generator Table
• Workshop Session II regarding recent changes to Zoning Regulations

The Zoning Commission unanimously approved the adoption of the August 26, 2025 meeting minutes. It also unanimously approved the Planning Director’s petition to amend multiple sections of the Zoning Regulations, directing the petition to be filed with the Town Clerk and referred to WestCOG and the Planning Commission for reports. The meeting was then adjourned by unanimous voice vote.

• Approved adoption of August 26, 2025 minutes (unanimous voice vote, 8 ayes)
• Approved Planning Director’s petition to amend zoning sections, placed on file and referred to WestCOG and Planning Commission (unanimous voice vote, 8 ayes)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous voice vote, 8 ayes)

City Council

The City Council approved a five-year lease renewal for Red Lobster at 34 Backus Avenue, with annual rent increasing from $165,000 to $183,000. The body also voted to send other lease renewals and agreements to ad hoc committees for further review.

• Red Lobster lease renewal at 34 Backus Avenue
• Lease renewal for Happy Trails at 36 Mountainville Road sent to committee
• Emergency Management Services Agreement renewal sent to committee
• Appointment to Other Post Employment Benefit Board
• Ordinance changes to purchasing thresholds

Committee members Wallace‑Smith and Palma moved, and the motion was seconded, to recommend that the City Council adopt the Red Lobster lease for 34 Backus Avenue beginning 8.1.2025 through 9.1.2030 with one 5‑year renewal. The motion carried unanimously. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously.

• Recommended City Council adopt Red Lobster lease (8.1.2025‑9.1.2030, 5‑year renewal) – unanimous
• Adopted motion to adjourn the meeting – unanimous

City Council

The Danbury City Council meeting will appoint ad hoc committees to review lease renewals for 36 Mountainville Road (Happy Trails) and 34 Backus Avenue (Red Lobster Restaurants, LLC). Council members also approved the reappointment of Andrea J. Gray to the Other Post Employment Benefit Board and adopted ordinance changes to the purchasing threshold. An emergency management services agreement renewal for 2025 was referred to another ad hoc committee, and a correction to ordinance payments for surviving spouses and children was sent to a public hearing.

• Lease renewal review for 36 Mountainville Rd. (Happy Trails) – referred to an ad hoc committee
• Lease renewal review for Red Lobster Restaurants, LLC at 34 Backus Ave – referred to an ad hoc committee
• Reappointment of Andrea J. Gray to the City of Danbury Other Post Employment Benefit Board (term expires July 1, 2030)
• Amendment to ordinance sections 2‑203 thru 2‑207 & 2‑211 changing the purchasing threshold
• Renewal of the Emergency Management Services Agreement for 2025 – sent to an ad hoc committee

The council voted to recommend renewing the lease with Ed and Lucy Prybylski for the property at 36 Mountainville Rd., extending it to December 31 2028. All existing lease terms will remain in effect, and the Mayor is authorized to sign the agreement pending a Planning Commission report. The motion passed unanimously.

• Approved lease renewal and two‑year extension to Dec 31 2028 (unanimous)
• Authorized Mayor to execute lease subject to Planning Commission recommendation (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

City Council

The Danbury City Council met on September 4, 2025, to discuss and decide on various communications, resolutions, and reports. Key actions included approving a $763,856 Community Wi-Fi grant with no city match, authorizing a $590,036 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) application, and accepting donations for the police department’s ice cream truck. Several items were referred to ad hoc committees or public hearings for further review.

• $763,856 Community Wi-Fi grant (no city match) via Connecticut Education Network
• $590,036 CDBG grant application for program year 51
• $179,905 Eversource donation for traffic signal video detection equipment
• $1,000 donation each from Michael Scherer and Ventura & Ribeiro, LLC for police ice cream truck
• Property acquisition resolution for 84 Mill Plain Rd (West Side Fire Station)

The Danbury City Council unanimously approved several public‑safety appointments, including a fire lieutenant and new police officers. It also approved a resolution to acquire 84 Mill Plain Rd for a new fire station, with a friendly amendment to return the agreement for final council review. Additional items were sent to ad hoc committees and a development‑act resolution failed.

• Approved appointment of James Croswell as Fire Lieutenant (unanimous)
• Approved appointment of Christopher Martz, Sophia Cotroneo, and Andy Pena as entry‑level police officers (unanimous)
• Approved appointment of Wayne A. Skelly as Citation Hearing Officer (unanimous)
• Approved appointment of Elisabeth Henvy to the Tarrywile Park Authority (unanimous)
• Approved resolution to acquire 84 Mill Plain Rd property, amended to return for final agreement (unanimous)
• Approved water main extension application for 55 Newtown Rd (consented)
• Sent New Tax Exemption for Disabled Veterans communication to ad hoc committee (unanimous)
• Motion to add CT City and Town Development Act resolution failed (Yes 12, No 7)

Boards of Awards

The Board of Awards will meet to review bids and procurement items for various city departments. The agenda includes services for drainage improvements and equipment for the Danbury Career Academy.

• Bid #11-24-25-03 for On-Call Architect Services
• Engineering Services for Danbury Citywide Drainage Improvement Projects
• Custodial Equipment for Danbury Career Academy
• Technology Network Components for Danbury Career Academy
• Bid #06-23-24-04 for Manhole Frames & Covers

The Board approved awards to four firms for on‑call architect services. It also approved a $299,500 engineering services contract for citywide drainage improvements, an amendment adding $20,890.50 to a custodial equipment purchase, and a $35,959.60 technology purchase for the Danbury Career Academy. All motions passed unanimously.

• Awarded on‑call architect services to Silver Petrucelli & Associates, Friar Architecture, The Archidesign Group, and Fuller & D'Angelo (unanimous)
• Awarded engineering services for citywide drainage improvement projects to Fuss & O'Neill for $299,500 (unanimous)
• Amended custodial equipment purchase with C&C Janitorial to add $20,890.50 for a floor scrubber machine (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of technology network components for Danbury Career Academy from ePlus Technology for $35,959.60 (unanimous)
• Motion to adjourn the meeting carried unanimously

Richter Park Authority

The Richter Park Authority is holding two special meetings to conduct an election and discuss the status of the Friends of Richter organization. Both meetings include executive sessions.

• RPA Election
• Friends of Richter organization status

The committee assigned Mr. Mead as Operational Treasurer and Mr. DiNardo as Brick Wall Project lead for FORe. Mr. Diggs will coordinate FORe's interim structure while additional members are added. The committee agreed to run FORe projects and finances through the Richter Park Authority.

• Assigned Mr. Mead as Operational Treasurer for FORe
• Assigned Mr. DiNardo as Brick Wall Project lead for FORe
• Tasked Mr. Diggs with coordinating FORe's interim structure
• Agreed to run FORe projects and finances through the Authority

Environmental Impact Commission

The Environmental Impact Commission is holding a working group session. The body will discuss updates to regulations.

• Discussion of Regulation updates

The Environmental Impact Commission Working Group met on September 3, 2025 from 4:00 p.m. to 5:34 p.m. Attendance included members Matthew Rose, Mark Massoud, Elizabeth Falk, Gary Dufel, Geoff Herald, Michael Flanagan, Vdohn Schwartz, Cristina Britton, Larry Liebman, and Melissa Liera. The minutes list topics discussed but record no approvals, denials, or other formal actions.

Civil Service Commission

The Commission will review personnel status and qualify applications for the Chief of Water Distribution and Sewer Collection. The body is also tasked with certifying eligibility lists for three specific administrative and operational positions.

• New hire: Dominic Saverese – Firefighter
• Removal of candidates from Entry Level Police Officer eligibility list
• Certification of eligibility lists for Assistant Registrar of Vital Statistics, Legal Administrative Assistant, and Water Treatment Plant Operator
• Qualification of applications for Chief of Water Distribution and Sewer Collection

The Civil Service Commission unanimously approved the August 21 meeting minutes, hired firefighter Dominic Saverese, and moved police candidate Julian Checco to executive session. It removed seven entry‑level police officer candidates from the eligibility list and certified eligibility lists for the Assistant Registrar of Vital Statistics, Legal Administrative Assistant, and Water Treatment Plant Operator, each expiring September 3 2026. The commission accepted applicant #63789848 as the Water Treatment Plant Operator and rejected applicant #52662789.

• Approved August 21, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Hired firefighter Dominic Saverese
• Placed candidate #856977 Julian Checco in executive session (unanimous)
• Removed seven Entry Level Police Officer candidates from eligibility list (unanimous)
• Certified Assistant Registrar of Vital Statistics eligibility list (expires Sep 3, 2026)
• Certified Legal Administrative Assistant eligibility list (expires Sep 3, 2026)
• Accepted applicant #63789848 and rejected applicant #52662789 for Water Treatment Plant Operator (unanimous)
• Certified Water Treatment Plant Operator eligibility list (expires Sep 3, 2026)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will discuss a site plan for apartments and a bank known as The Legacy on Main. The body will also review a lease renewal for Red Lobster and a new application for a service station. One public hearing for 44 Old Ridgebury Road has been continued to September 17.

• Tower Investment Group LLP: Special Exception/Site Plan for apartments and bank at 30 & 34 Main Street
• 8-24 Referral: Lease Renewal Agreement for Red Lobster Restaurants, LLC at 34 Backus Avenue
• Danbury Mill Plain Realty LLC: Application for service station, garage, and convenience market at 85 Mill Plain Road
• MSM 44 Old Ridgebury Road LLC: Application for medical and professional offices at 44 Old Ridgebury Road (continued)

The commission approved the Tower Investment Group application for The Legacy on Main with a 3‑1 vote. It gave a unanimous positive recommendation for the Red Lobster lease renewal. The acceptance of the August 20 minutes was tabled, and the meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Tabled acceptance of August 20, 2025 minutes
• Continued hearing for 44 Old Ridgebury Road to September 17, 2025
• Approved The Legacy on Main project (3‑1 vote)
• Recommended Red Lobster lease renewal (unanimous voice vote)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous voice vote)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing to consider a variance for a property at 13 Pocono Road. The request seeks to increase building coverage from 15% to 19.5% and reduce a side yard setback from 40 feet to 12 feet.

• Public Hearing: 13 Pocono Road aka 19 Pocono Point Road (K02049)
• Variance: Increase maximum building coverage from 15% to 19.5%
• Variance: Reduce westerly side yard setback from 40' to 12'
• Zone: RA-80

The Board accepted the minutes from the August 14 meeting. It opened, closed, and then voted on Application No. 25‑12 for 13 Pocono Road, approving the requested increase in building coverage and reduction of the side‑yard setback. The approval passed unanimously. The meeting was adjourned.

• Accepted minutes from Aug 14, 2025 (unanimous)
• Opened public hearing for Application 25‑12, 13 Pocono Road (unanimous)
• Closed public hearing for Application 25‑12 (unanimous)
• Opened voting session for Application 25‑12 (unanimous)
• Approved Application 25‑12 to increase coverage to 19.5% and reduce setback to 12 ft (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Boards of Awards

The Danbury Board of Awards will meet on August 27, 2025, to decide on five purchasing items. Each requires department-head attendance under city ordinance. The board will consider a license agreement for organic waste cart use, a traffic detection system purchase, custodial services expansion, a water treatment plant tank replacement bid, and software support for police and fire dispatch systems.

• Housatonic Resources Recovery Authority license agreement for Metrostor Organics Cart
• Miovision Traffic Detection/Management System purchase — Engineering Dept.
• Bid #04-23-24-03: Custodial Services addition for Library Hacker Space and Café Areas
• Bid #11-24-25-06: Margerie Water Treatment Plant Tank System Replacement
• Support services for Police & Fire CAD/RMS Nexgen database changes — Technology Services Dept.

The Board unanimously approved the execution of the Housatonic Resources Recovery Authority license agreement for the Metrostor Organics Cart, with no cost to the city. It also approved a $162,106 purchase of a Miovision traffic detection and management system from Coastal Traffic under the Sourcewell contract. The Board added custodial services for the library hacker space and café at $317 per month each for September 2025 through June 2026. It rejected the sole bid for the Margerie Water Treatment Plant tank replacement, citing non‑compliance with CTDEEP requirements and will rebid the work, and approved support services for police and fire CAD/RMS changes to Computer Integrated Services, up to $25,500.

• Approved execution of HRRA license agreement for Metrostor Organics Cart (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of Miovision traffic detection/management system for $162,106 (unanimous)
• Approved addition of custodial services for Library Hacker Space and Café at $317/month each (unanimous)
• Rejected SRS Petroleum Services bid for Margerie Water Treatment Plant tank replacement; intent to rebid (unanimous)
• Approved award of support services for Police & Fire CAD/RMS changes to Computer Integrated Services, up to $25,500 (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council Ad Hoc Committee is meeting to discuss a resolution for the Federal FY 2024 State Homeland Security Grant Program. This Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) allows Danbury to share in regional assets and funds through the State of Connecticut. No local funds are required for this agreement.

• Review of Region 5 Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) for the State Homeland Security Grant Program
• Regional allocation for Region 5 totaling $346,203.97 ($330,203.97 for regional projects, $6,000.00 for soft target projects, and $10,000 for the regional hazardous materials team)

The ad hoc committee voted unanimously to recommend that the City Council approve the State Homeland Security Grant (Region 5) memorandum of agreement and allow the Mayor or his designee, Matthew Cassavechia, to sign it. The recommendation was made by Chair Frank Salvatore and seconded by Member Elmer Palma. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously.

• Recommend City Council approve Homeland Security Grant MOA and authorize Mayor (or designee) to execute – motion carried unanimously
• Adjourn meeting – motion carried unanimously

Environmental Impact Commission

The Environmental Impact Commission will discuss several applications for new construction, including a four-building industrial project. The body will also address six notices of violation at various city addresses.

• Construction of four industrial buildings with parking and loading at 15 Great Pasture Road
• Single-family dwelling, driveway, well, and septic system at 7A Brighton St
• Single-family dwelling and associated components at 4-6 Bear Mountain Road
• Single-family dwellings and infrastructure at Lot 1 and Lot 2 Bayberry Lane
• Notices of Violation for 111 Coalpit Hill Road, 124 Franklin Street, 18 Spruce Mountain Road, 5 Oak Lane, 25 Miry Brook Road, and 24 Miry Brook Road

The Environmental Impact Commission accepted the minutes from August 13, 2025. It then voted to table applications #1251 (7A Brighton St), #1252 (4-6 Bear Mountain Rd), #1245 (15 Great Pasture Rd), #1246 (Lot 1‑Bayberry Ln) and #1247 (Lot 2‑Bayberry Ln) until the next regular meeting. All motions passed unanimously.

• Accepted minutes of Aug 13, 2025 (5‑0)
• Tabled #1251 7A Brighton St (6‑0)
• Tabled #1252 4‑6 Bear Mountain Rd (6‑0)
• Tabled #1245 15 Great Pasture Rd (6‑0)
• Tabled #1246 Lot 1‑Bayberry Ln (6‑0)
• Tabled #1247 Lot 2‑Bayberry Ln (6‑0)

Zoning Commission

The Danbury Zoning Commission will hold a virtual meeting on August 26, 2025, to discuss recent changes to zoning regulations during a workshop session. No public hearings, old business, or new business items are listed on the agenda.

The Zoning Commission unanimously approved the July 22, 2025 minutes by voice vote. Later, the commission unanimously voted to adjourn the meeting by voice vote. No other business or decisions were taken.

• Accepted July 22, 2025 minutes (6 ayes, voice vote)
• Adjourned meeting (6 ayes, voice vote)

Cultural Commission

The Danbury Cultural Commission will review and vote on three grant requests totaling $12,700, including a $10,000 request from the Stanley L. Richter Association for the Arts. The commission will also decide on rescheduling the September meeting due to Rosh Hashanah and receive updates on recent events and grant follow-ups.

• Approve $227 payment to Bethel Printing for calendars and brochures
• $2,500 grant request from Matt Austin, Elderly Services Program Coordinator
• $10,000 grant request from Stanley L. Richter Association for the Arts
• $200 grant request from Andy McGrann, Comhaltas Ceoltoiri Eireann
• Approve September meeting date change due to Rosh Hashanah

The Danbury Cultural Commission approved a $200 grant to Andy McGrann Comhaltas Ceoltoiri Eireann for a concert featuring John Whelan and Dylan Foley on November 7, 2025. They also approved $227 for printing and up to $200 for Park(ing) Day awards. Two other grant requests were postponed or not considered due to absence.

• Approved $200 grant to Andy McGrann Comhaltas Ceoltoiri Eireann for John Whelan and Dylan Foley concert (unanimous)
• Approved $227 payment to Bethel Printing for August calendars and brochures (unanimous)
• Approved up to $200 for awards for Park(ing) Day merchant participants (unanimous)
• Postponed $2,500 grant request from Department of Elderly Services / Elmwood Hall due to family emergency
• No action on $10,000 grant request from Stanley L. Richter Association for the Arts (applicant absent)

Civil Service Commission

The Commission will review new hires and resignations for police, fire, and public works roles. The body will also discuss the removal of candidates from eligibility lists and the qualification of applications for specific technical positions.

• New hires: Stephannie Archer (Clerk Typist II), Timothy Carlton and Casey Klanski (Firefighter)
• Resignations/Terminations: Pasquale Archiere (Pipe Installer), Abdullah Mahmud and Matthew Molenda (Police Officers)
• Removal of candidates from Entry Level Police Officer and IT Infrastructure Engineer eligibility lists
• Acknowledgement of re-classified Health Program Assistant and Social Services Specialist positions
• Qualification of applications for Public Safety Technology Specialist and Water Treatment Plant Operator

The commission accepted the minutes from the August 6 meeting. It voted to remove several entry‑level police officer candidates and an IT Infrastructure Engineer candidate from eligibility lists. It also reclassified a health program position and promoted Christina Norman to HR Manager.

• Accepted minutes from Aug 6 2025 (unanimous)
• Removed entry‑level police officer candidate #867366 James Moffat (unanimous)
• Removed entry‑level police officer candidate #866946 Michael Matson (unanimous)
• Removed entry‑level police officer candidate #867621 Devin Samuelson (unanimous)
• Removed entry‑level police officer candidates #857299 Isaiah Araujo and #857145 Larry Rodriguez (unanimous)
• Removed IT Infrastructure Engineer candidate #5 850668 Benjamin Thomas (unanimous)
• Reclassified Health Program Assistant to grade 4 (unanimous)
• Promoted Christina Norman to HR Manager (unanimous)

POST 1983 Police Pension Board

The POST 1983 Police Pension Board will meet to accept minutes from its last meeting and discuss ordinance language related to disability retirement. The board will also review pension contribution requests for two resigned officers and a line-of-duty disability claim for an active officer. Graystone fund recommendations and reallocations will be considered.

• Accept minutes from 6/26/2025 meeting
• Review ordinance language for Sec. 32-107 (disability retirement)
• Accept line-of-duty pension request for Officer Minator Kryeziu
• Review pension contributions for resigned Officers Matthew Molenda and Abdullah Mahmud
• Consider Graystone fund recommendations and reallocations

The Police Pension Board unanimously accepted the prior meeting minutes and approved several personnel pension actions. It accepted Officer Minator Kryeziu's separation form to start the IME process, returned pension contributions to resigned officers Matthew Molenda and Abdullah Mahmud, reallocated pension funds per Graystone, added an agenda item for a survivor benefit transfer, and transferred David Leahey's survivor benefit to his spouse Susan Leahey.

• Accepted June 26, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved separation form for Officer Minator Kryeziu to initiate IME (unanimous)
• Returned pension contributions to resigned Officer Matthew Molenda (unanimous)
• Returned pension contributions to resigned Officer Abdullah Mahmud (unanimous)
• Reallocated pension funds as recommended by Graystone (unanimous)
• Added agenda item to transfer a survivor benefit (unanimous)
• Transferred survivor benefit from David Leahey to Susan Leahey (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Boards of Awards

The Board of Awards is meeting to consider several contracts for city infrastructure and utility services. The items include road repairs, wastewater treatment plant equipment, and water supply inspections.

• Maple Avenue Sidewalk Replacement
• Guiderail Work on Barnum Road
• Replacement of Variable Frequency Drives for Return Sludge Pumps #3 & #4 at the Wastewater Treatment Plant
• Purchase of two Submersible Sewage Mixers for the Wastewater Treatment Plant
• 2025 Annual Water Supply Dam Inspections

The Board of Awards unanimously approved a series of contracts and purchases for city departments. Awards included $82,391.86 for Maple Avenue sidewalk replacement, $28,388.00 for Barnum Road guiderail work, $22,640.00 for VFD replacements at the wastewater plant, $23,203.94 for two submersible sewage mixers, $17,000.00 for annual water‑supply dam inspections, $97,500.00 for engineering services for Lake Kenosia flood skimming, a mobile data‑terminal service extension with AT&T Mobility, and $76,875.00 for pole‑structure field surveys by Eversource.

• Awarded $82,391.86 Maple Avenue sidewalk replacement to BMP Construction (unanimous)
• Awarded $28,388.00 Barnum Road guiderail work to Total Fence (unanimous)
• Awarded $22,640.00 VFD replacements for Return Sludge Pumps #3 & #4 to Veolia Water (unanimous)
• Awarded $23,203.94 purchase of two submersible sewage mixers to Veolia Water (unanimous)
• Awarded $17,000.00 annual water‑supply dam inspections to Tata & Howard (unanimous)
• Awarded $97,500.00 engineering services for Lake Kenosia flood skimming to WSP (unanimous)
• Awarded mobile data‑terminal service to AT&T Mobility per Sourcewell contract (unanimous)
• Awarded $76,875.00 pole‑structure field surveys to Eversource (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will continue a public hearing regarding a mixed-use development at 30 & 34 Main Street. The body will also review a water main extension request and a new application for professional offices.

• Continuation of public hearing for 'The Legacy on Main' apartment houses and bank at 30 & 34 Main Street
• 8-24 Referral for water main extension at 55 Newtown Road
• Application for revised special exception for business, medical, and professional offices at 44 Old Ridgebury Road
• Floodplain permit application for 2 Great Pasture Road
• Floodplain permit applications for 17 Miry Brook Road and 4 LeeMac Avenue

The commission accepted the August 6 minutes and closed the public hearing on the Legacy on Main project. It unanimously recommended a water main extension for 55 Newtown Road as required for a new fast‑food restaurant and bank. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Accepted August 6 minutes (unanimous voice vote)
• Motion to continue public hearing defeated (3 nays, 1 aye)
• Closed public hearing on Legacy on Main (3 ayes, 1 nay)
• Moved Legacy on Main item to top of Old Business (3 ayes, 1 nay)
• Positive recommendation for water main extension at 55 Newtown Road approved (5 ayes, unanimous voice vote)
• Adjourned meeting (4 ayes, unanimous voice vote)

City Council

The committee will discuss progress reports #5 and #6 and review three invoices. The body is tasked with reviewing the feasibility of a proposed trail to provide recommendations to the Danbury City Council and New Fairfield Board of Selectmen.

• Review of Invoice #12011
• Review of Invoice #11558
• Review of Invoice #12195
• Discussion of DEEP progress reports #5 and #6
• Recommendations for Danbury City Council and New Fairfield Board of Selectmen

The Reservoir Trail Advisory Committee approved its July 22 minutes, progress reports 5 and 6, and three pending invoices. It amended its final recommendation to reference the current B&L design plan and formally submitted that plan to the Danbury City Council and New Fairfield Board of Selectmen. The committee also voted to suspend any further meetings until directed by the governing bodies.

• Added progress reports #5 and #6 to agenda – unanimous
• Approved July 22 minutes – unanimous
• Approved progress reports 5 and 6 – unanimous
• Added invoices #11598 and #11295 to agenda – unanimous
• Approved invoices #12011, #11558, #12195 – unanimous
• Amended motion to include “current B&L design plan” – unanimous
• Concluded committee work and recommended design plan to city council and selectmen – unanimous
• Suspended any additional committee meetings unless directed – unanimous

Richter Park Authority

The Richter Park Authority will convene its regular monthly meeting at 6:00 p.m. in the Authority office at 100 Aunt Hack Road. The session is open to the public and will include standard procedural items, reports from staff, and updates on facility use fees and a cell tower project.

• Approve minutes of previous meetings
• Facility use fees discussion for Arts & Musicals
• Cell Tower project update
• Project grand updates/closeout

The board accepted the proposed facility use fees for arts ($2,500 spring and fall) and musical events ($1,100 per month, $13,200 annually) with a unanimous vote. It also approved keeping the existing employee health insurance plan despite a $300 monthly increase, also unanimously. The minutes of the July meeting and the financial report were each approved unanimously, and three members were appointed to oversee the FORe transition.

• Approved facility use fees for arts and musical events (unanimous)
• Approved keeping the current employee health insurance plan with $300/month increase (unanimous)
• Approved the July meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved the financial report and filed it (unanimous)
• Approved appointment of Leroy Diggs, Al Mead, and Jim Blansfield to oversee FORe transition (unanimous)
• Scheduled RPA elections for early September and special meeting on Sep 3 2025 (announcement)
• Agreed to donate a weekday foursome to the Salvation Army (statement)
• Motion to adjourn passed (unanimous)

Tarrywile Park Authority

The Tarrywile Park Authority will meet to discuss the renovation of the Milking Parlor and the application for two grants. The board will also review financial reports and potential changes to the equipment use policy for volunteers.

• Motion to repurpose the Milking Parlor as a Volunteer Center
• Application for AARP Livable Communities grant
• Application for Eversource Grant
• Proposed amendment to change officer election date from June to November
• Proposed procedures for qualified volunteers to use TPA or City of Danbury equipment

The board approved several actions, including moving forward with the Milking Parlor renovation concept, authorizing grant applications for a children's garden and a garden behind the greenhouse, and changing board elections to November. It also established a nominating committee, created a grant committee, and adopted a policy allowing use of city‑owned equipment by qualified members or volunteers.

• Approved Milking Parlor renovation concept (unanimous)
• Approved Stephanie's application for AARP grant for children's garden (unanimous)
• Approved Stephanie's application for Eversource grant for greenhouse garden (unanimous)
• Approved change of board elections from June to November (unanimous)
• Approved establishment of nominating committee chaired by TPA Secretary (unanimous)
• Approved Duane Perkins to apply for three Department of Agriculture grants (unanimous)
• Approved policy allowing qualified members/volunteers to use city‑owned equipment (unanimous)
• Approved creation of grant committee with Duane Perkins, Stephanie Barksdale, and Mark Nolan (unanimous)

Environmental Impact Commission

The Environmental Impact Commission is holding a working group session. The purpose of the meeting is to discuss updates to regulations.

• Discussion of Regulation updates

The Environmental Impact Commission Working Group met on August 19, 2025, from 4:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. The minutes record attendance and procedural details only. No actions were approved, denied, or tabled.

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Danbury Zoning Board of Appeals will hold two public hearings on August 14, 2025, to decide on variances for property modifications. No old or new business, correspondence, or other matters are listed on the agenda.

• 24 Hillandale Road: Legalize grading within 5’ of property line and increase driveway grade to 15.7% for MP Homes, LLC
• 8 Ridge Road: Allow swimming pool placement between dwelling and front lot line for Luis Pinacela-Ordonez

Environmental Impact Commission

The Danbury Environmental Impact Commission meets to review residential and industrial development applications, including additions, new sheds, and construction projects. The commission will also consider violations and receive working group updates. No administrative staff actions are listed.

• 128 Great Plain Road: Addition to existing dwelling
• 15 Great Pasture Road: Construction of four industrial buildings
• Lot 1 & 2, Bayberry Lane: Construction of single-family dwellings
• 9 Side Hill Court: Construction of two sheds
• Violations issued for 111 Coalpit Hill Road, 124 Franklin Street, 18 Spruce Mountain Road, 5 Oak Lane, 25 Miry Brook Road, and 24 Miry Brook Road

The Environmental Impact Commission approved the addition project at 128 Great Plain Road, attaching nine staff‑recommended conditions. It also approved a 20 Marion Street addition with seven conditions, and granted administrative approvals for two sheds at 9 Side Hill Court and one shed at 9 Jeffrey Street. Applications for 4 Charcoal Ridge Dr., 15 Great Pasture Road, Lot 1‑Bayberry Lane, and Lot 2‑Bayberry Lane were tabled until the next meeting.

• Approved No. 1248, 128 Great Plain Road, with nine conditions (unanimous)
• Approved No. 1244, 20 Marion Street, with seven conditions (unanimous)
• Granted administrative approval for No. 1249, 9 Side Hill Court, two sheds (unanimous)
• Granted administrative approval for No. 1250, 9 Jeffrey Street, 12 × 13 ft shed (unanimous)
• Tabled No. 1243, 4 Charcoal Ridge Dr., until next regular meeting (unanimous)
• Tabled No. 1245, 15 Great Pasture Road, per applicant request, until next regular meeting (unanimous)
• Tabled No. 1246, Lot 1‑Bayberry Lane, pending additional information, until next regular meeting (unanimous)
• Tabled No. 1247, Lot 2‑Bayberry Lane, pending additional information, until next regular meeting (unanimous)

Boards of Awards

The Board of Awards will meet to review and decide on various procurement items and contracts. These include equipment for police and fire departments, infrastructure repairs, and technology service renewals.

• Purchase of four 2026 Ford Utility Interceptor Police Vehicles
• MOU with SoundThinking, Inc. for a PlateRanger Advanced License Plate Recognition (ALPR) trial
• Emergency pump repair at Beaver Brook Pump Station
• Energy efficiency upgrades for schools and city buildings contract amendment
• Lead service line inventory and LCR compliance services

The Board of Awards unanimously approved a purchase of four Ford Utility Interceptor police vehicles costing $179,889.60. It also approved a Memorandum of Understanding for a 60‑day free trial of SoundThinking’s ALPR system. Additional approvals included contracts for fire department equipment, safety apparel price adjustments, and extensions of existing service agreements.

• Approved purchase of 4 Ford Utility Interceptor police vehicles ($179,889.60) – unanimous
• Approved 60‑day free trial MOU with SoundThinking for ALPR system – unanimous
• Approved contract with Environmental Services for foam work ($34,175.00) – unanimous
• Extended IIA Fire Department Testing bid for fire‑hose testing for one year – unanimous
• Approved purchase of portable radios and accessories from Goosetown Communications ($64,102.56) – unanimous
• Extended safety‑apparel contracts with Brigham Industries and Fire Tech & Safety for six months with price increases – unanimous
• Approved purchase of Motorola APX6000 portable radios for fire department ($21,975.00) – unanimous
• Extended structural‑engineering services contracts with four firms for an additional two‑year term – unanimous

Zoning Commission

The regular meeting of the Danbury Zoning Commission scheduled for August 12, 2025, at 7:00 PM was cancelled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for August 26, 2025, at 7:00 PM.

Civil Service Commission

The commission will review the removal of candidates from eligibility lists for several roles. The body will also acknowledge the re-classification of two positions and the addition of an HR Manager position.

• Removal of candidates from Entry Level Police Officer eligibility list
• Removal of candidates from Firefighter eligibility list
• Removal of candidates from IT Infrastructure Engineer eligibility list
• Re-classification of Health Program Assistant and Social Services Specialist positions
• Acknowledgement of HR Manager position

The commission accepted the minutes from the July 23, 2025 meeting. It then removed several candidates from eligibility lists for police, IT, and fire positions, some at the candidates' request and others for lack of response. Two acknowledgments of reclassified positions were tabled until the next meeting. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Accepted July 23, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Removed entry‑level police officer candidate #857387 Jeffrey Cummings (unanimous)
• Removed entry‑level police officer candidates #865997 Carlos Alberto Ortiz III, #862251 Christian Losifides, #867600 Gavin Jones, #865619 Victor Billups‑Jackson, #861336 Randy Mateo for lack of response (unanimous)
• Removed entry‑level police officer candidate #857736 Christian Czyzewski at his request (unanimous)
• Removed IT Infrastructure Engineer candidate #59906326 Greg Jurman at his request (unanimous)
• Removed Firefighter candidate #56460223 Ethan Ladka at his request (unanimous)
• Tabled acknowledgment of reclassification of Health Program Assistant and Social Services Specialist (unanimous)
• Tabled acknowledgment of HR Manager position (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will discuss updates to purchasing and bidding ordinances and review several lease renewals. The body is also considering new grants for community Wi-Fi and cardiovascular learning.

• Proposed changes to purchasing thresholds and bidding procedures (Ord. Sec. 2-203 thru 2-211)
• Lease renewals for 36 Mountainville Road (Happy Trails) and 34 Backus Avenue (Red Lobster)
• Proposed tax abatement for volunteer firefighters (Ord. Sec. 44-71)
• Application for water main extension at 55 Newtown Road
• Review of ordinances and penalties regarding illegal apartments

The council approved a $763,856 Community Wi‑Fi grant and a $590,036 Community Development Block Grant. It also accepted a $179,905 donation from Eversource for traffic‑signal video detection equipment and approved the appointment of Assistant Corporation Counsel Kaitlin Gruse. Several other items, such as surplus vehicle disposal and police‑truck donations, were approved by unanimous consent.

• Approved $763,856 Community Wi‑Fi grant (application authorized)
• Approved $590,036 Community Development Block Grant for 2025‑2026
• Approved $179,905 Eversource donation for traffic‑signal video detection equipment (unanimously)
• Approved appointment of Assistant Corporation Counsel Kaitlin Gruse (unanimously)
• Approved reappointment of Andrea J. Gray to the Other Post Employment Benefit Board (unanimously)
• Approved disposal of surplus vehicles and equipment via online auction (consented)
• Approved $1,000 donation from Michael Scherer for police ice‑cream truck (consented)
• Approved $1,000 donation from Ventura & Ribeiro, LLC for police ice‑cream truck (consented)

Environmental Impact Commission

The Environmental Impact Commission is holding a working group session. The purpose of the meeting is to discuss updates to regulations.

• Discussion of Regulation updates

The Environmental Impact Commission Working Group met on August 5, 2025 from 4:00 p.m. to 5:31 p.m. The minutes list the members who attended but contain no recorded actions, approvals, or vote tallies. Consequently, no decisions were made or documented during this meeting.

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a special exception and site plan approval for a mixed-use development. The commission will also reference three separate floodplain permit applications.

• Public hearing for 'The Legacy on Main' apartment houses and bank at 30 & 34 Main Street
• Floodplain permit application for 2 Great Pasture Road (GPR Owner LP)
• Floodplain permit application for 17 Miry Brook Road (Reedle Deedle Realty LLC)
• Floodplain permit application for 4 LeeMac Avenue (JAR Associates LLC)

The commission unanimously accepted the July 2 and July 16, 2025 meeting minutes. It voted to continue the public hearing on the 30 & 34 Main Street application to the August 20, 2025 meeting. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Accepted July 2 2025 minutes (unanimous voice vote, 3 ayes)
• Accepted July 16 2025 minutes (unanimous voice vote, 3 ayes)
• Continued public hearing on 30 & 34 Main St. application to Aug 20 2025 (unanimous voice vote, 3 ayes)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous voice vote, 3 ayes)

Boards of Awards

The Board of Awards will meet to review bids and service contracts for various city departments. Items include a comprehensive safety action plan and equipment for public utilities and technology services.

• Bid #04-24-25-05 for City of Danbury Comprehensive Safety Action Plan SS4A Grant
• Purchase of a new Mack Dump Truck for Public Utilities Dept.
• Behavioral Health Consultant Services for Police Dept.
• Injury Prevention and Health and Wellness Program for Fire Dept.
• Network Security Appliance Support & Upgrade multi-year extension for Technology Services Dept.

The Board of Awards approved eight contracts and extensions, all carried unanimously. Funding for the safety plan came from a $100,000 city capital account and a $400,000 federal grant. No dissenting votes were recorded.

• Awarded City of Danbury Comprehensive Safety Action Plan contract to AKRF, Inc. (unanimous)
• Awarded Random Drug & Alcohol Testing Services to Connecticut Conference of Municipalities (unanimous)
• Extended Behavioral Health Consultant Services with Dr. Edward Keane at $145 per hour for first renewal year (unanimous)
• Extended Injury Prevention and Health and Wellness Program contract with First Response Health & Wellness for FY 2025‑2026 at $29,800 (unanimous)
• Purchased new Mack GR42F dump truck from Gabrielli Truck Sales for $256,850 (unanimous)
• Awarded audiovisual equipment maintenance contract to Red Thread Spaces for $16,799 (unanimous)
• Awarded GIS system support contract to CAI Technologies for $20,200 (unanimous)
• Awarded three‑year IT support agreement to Computer Integrated Services for $88,793.63, saving approx. $22,000 (unanimous)

Environmental Impact Commission

The Environmental Impact Commission is holding a working group session. The body will discuss updates to its regulations.

• Discussion of Regulation updates

The Environmental Impact Commission Working Group met on July 29, 2025 from 1:05 p.m. to 5:36 p.m. Members in attendance included Ke, Matthew Rose, Mark Massoud, Elizabeth Falk, Gary Dufel, Geoff Herald, V Michael Flanagan, John Schwartz, Cristina Britton, Larry Liebman, and Melissa Llera. The group discussed topics titled “Coro Shvitg 40 lustre Hae Coylahms,” “Prleus bal Flues Statements,” and an update labeled “Checbhint.” No formal actions, approvals, or denials were recorded.

Cultural Commission

The Cultural Commission will review grant applications and discuss the redesign of the commission's website and brochure. The body will also receive reports on summer cultural events and the Marian Anderson statue study group.

• Grant request from Alex Vintimilla for $3,500
• Grant request from Connecticut Youth Orchestra for $3,500
• Payment of $128.00 for an Ives Bank plaque
• Approval of annual plaque payments up to $250
• Proposed redesign and printing of the Commission's brochure at Bethel Printing

The Danbury Cultural Commission unanimously approved a $2,000 grant for the Western Connecticut Youth Orchestra summer program. It also approved a $500 grant for Alex Vintimilla’s documentary film, authorized up to $250 each year for the Community Enhancement Award, and reimbursed $52 for calendar‑flyer printing. The minutes of the June meeting were accepted unanimously.

• Approved $2,000 grant to Western Connecticut Youth Orchestra (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved $500 grant to Alex Vintimilla documentary film (unanimous voice vote)
• Authorized up to $250 annually for Community Enhancement Award program (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved payment of $128 plaque for Community Enhancement Award (unanimous voice vote)
• Reimbursed $52 to J. Cooke for calendar‑flyer printing (unanimous voice vote)
• Accepted June meeting minutes as corrected (unanimous voice vote)

Other Post Employment Benefits (OPEB) Board

The Other Post Employment Benefits (OPEB) Board will meet to consider a recommendation from Graystone Consulting. The board is scheduled to vote on changes to the investment allocation.

• Vote on investment allocation change recommended by Graystone Consulting

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals meeting scheduled for July 24, 2025, has been cancelled. The cancellation follows a postponement request from an applicant's attorney.

Civil Service Commission

The Danbury Civil Service Commission will meet on July 23, 2025, to review and accept minutes from its June 30 meeting, discuss personnel status including terminations and resignations, and take action on removing candidates from eligibility lists and certifying new ones for multiple positions.

• Review and accept minutes from June 30, 2025 meeting
• Shawn Amero – termination as Auto Equipment Operator II
• Removal of candidates from Eligibility List for Entry Level Police Officer, Truck Driver, and Personal Property Coordinator
• Certification of Eligibility List for Grant Compliance Coordinator
• Qualification of Applications for Assistant Registrar Vital Statistics and Legal Administrative Assistant

The commission accepted the June 30, 2025 meeting minutes and certified the Grant Compliance Coordinator eligibility list through July 23, 2026. It removed numerous Entry Level Police Officer candidates, a truck‑driver candidate, and a personal‑property coordinator candidate. It also approved the qualified applicants for the Grant Compliance Coordinator, Assistant Registrar Vital Statistics, and Legal Administrative Assistant positions while rejecting those who did not meet requirements.

• Accepted June 30, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Certified Grant Compliance Coordinator eligibility list, expiring July 23, 2026 (unanimous)
• Removed multiple Entry Level Police Officer candidates, including #85774 Anthony DeNicolais and others (unanimous)
• Removed Truck Driver candidate Tiago D. Bernardino from eligibility list (unanimous)
• Removed Personal Property Coordinator candidate #62317976 Lauren Fraser (unanimous)
• Accepted Grant Compliance Coordinator applicants 28029426, 19567984, 37908003, 63112138, 46096491, 56445292, 58684112, 22986236, 63290844, 48102645; rejected all others (unanimous)
• Rejected Assistant Registrar Vital Statistics applicants 36797446, 63115475, 62627168, 53088889, 49444654, 16110740, 62157434, 48668392, 54211999; accepted all others (unanimous)
• Accepted Legal Administrative Assistant applicants 44400855, 48752890, 9283316, 59033108, 31095124, 63292089, 63303099, 48047459, 63293854, 48668392, 63390323, 56740560, 48102645, 63193057, 35952996, 60587696, 47771894, 63303591; rejected all others (unanimous)

Environmental Impact Commission

The Environmental Impact Commission will review four new construction applications and one pending project. The body will also address six notices of violation.

• Construction of four industrial buildings and parking at 15 Great Pasture Road
• Construction of a single-family dwelling and utilities at Lot 1- Bayberry Lane
• Construction of a single-family dwelling and utilities at Lot 2- Bayberry Lane
• Addition and open deck at 20 Marion Street
• Notices of violation for 111 Coalpit Hill Road, 124 Franklin Street, 18 Spruce Mountain Road, 5 Oak Lane, 25 Miry Brook Road, and 24 Miry Brook Road

The commission unanimously accepted the July 9, 2025 minutes. It then moved to table five development applications (20 Marion St, 15 Great Pasture Rd, Lot 1‑Bayberry Ln, Lot 2‑Bayberry Ln, and 4 Charcoal Ridge Dr S) pending additional information. The meeting was adjourned at 8:28 p.m.

• Accepted minutes of July 9, 2025 (6-0)
• Tabled application No. 1244, 20 Marion Street (6-0)
• Tabled application No. 1245, 15 Great Pasture Road (6-0)
• Tabled application No. 1246, Lot 1‑Bayberry Lane (6-0)
• Tabled application No. 1247, Lot 2‑Bayberry Lane (6-0)
• Tabled application No. 1243, 4 Charcoal Ridge Dr S (6-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:28 p.m. (6-0)

Boards of Awards

The Board of Awards is meeting to consider various service contracts and equipment purchases for city departments. These items include facility maintenance, technology licenses, and educational equipment.

• Medical, global supply, and environmental equipment for Danbury Career Academy
• Science classroom and athletic/gymnasium equipment for Danbury Career Academy
• HVAC equipment retrofits at the Danbury Police Dept.
• Rental vehicles for Police Dept. Special Investigations Division and Community Conditions Unit
• Work Order/Service Order & Inventory Management Software System for Public Utilities Dept.

The Board of Awards unanimously approved a series of contracts and payments, including a $2,136,992 HVAC retrofit for the Police Department and a $288,884 temperature‑control project for Public Buildings. It also approved a $95,000 security‑guard contract for the Library, a $47,646 mayoral fee payment, a $5,000 affordable‑housing services contract, a $79,500 Comcast cable and internet service, and a multi‑year $69,589 Darktrace cybersecurity renewal. All motions were carried unanimously.

• Approved payment of mayoral fee $47,646.00 (unanimous)
• Awarded Library security guard services to Allied Universal Security $95,000.00 (unanimous)
• Awarded affordable housing transaction services to NP Rentals & Management $5,000.00 annual estimate (unanimous)
• Approved HVAC equipment retrofits at Police Department $2,136,992.00 (unanimous)
• Awarded temperature‑control system to Honeywell $288,884.32 (unanimous)
• Awarded Comcast cable TV & internet services $79,500.00 (unanimous)
• Approved Darktrace network security renewal Year 1 $69,589.23 (unanimous)
• Awarded inventory‑management software to Coast $14,160.00 (unanimous)

Zoning Commission

The Zoning Commission will conduct public hearings for two separate requests to change property zoning. These decisions determine how specific parcels of land can be developed or used within the city.

• Public hearing: Blasius Enterprises petition for Saw Mill Road to change zone from IL-40 & PND to RMF-6
• Public hearing: MSM 44 Old Ridgebury Road LLC petition for 44 Old Ridgebury Road to change zone from RMF-4 to R-O

The commission accepted the June 10, 2025 meeting minutes by voice vote with eight ayes. No other motions or votes were recorded; the rezoning petition for Saw Mill Road was discussed but not decided.

• Accepted June 10, 2025 minutes (8 ayes, voice vote)

City Council

The Margerie Reservoir Trail Advisory Committee will meet to discuss project updates and vote on the 2025 meeting schedule. The body is coordinating a multi-use trail project between Danbury and New Fairfield.

• Vote on the 2025 meeting schedule
• Project updates regarding the Margerie Reservoir Trail
• Review of minutes from June 17, 2025

The committee unanimously amended and approved the minutes from the June 17 meeting. It also unanimously approved the upcoming meeting schedule, designating the August 19 meeting to be held in Danbury. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously.

• Amended June 17 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved amended minutes (unanimous)
• Approved meeting schedule dates, with August 19 meeting in Danbury (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council Ad Hoc Committee is meeting to review ordinances, regulations, and penalties regarding illegal apartments. The committee is discussing the potential for increasing fines to discourage recurring violations.

• Review of state legislation allowing for $2,000 fines for illegal apartment violations
• Discussion of current blight ordinance fines of $100 per day
• Review of 85 open zoning complaints
• Discussion of $28,000 in city revenue from permits and compliance

The City Council unanimously repealed Section 20-137 of the Code of Ordinances and adopted penalties authorized by Public Act Sec. 23-207-3 for violations of the Maintenance and Housing Code. The Council also unanimously directed the Office of Corporation Counsel to draft ordinance changes needed to implement Public Act Sec. 25-23 and allow liens for unpaid penalties related to zoning, blight, and housing safety. A motion to adjourn was also carried unanimously.

• Repeal Sec. 20-137 and adopt penalties per Public Act Sec. 23-207-3 (unanimous)
• Direct Corporation Counsel to prepare ordinance changes for Public Act Sec. 25-23 liens (unanimous)
• Adjourn meeting (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council is holding a public hearing to discuss amendments to several ordinances governing how the city handles purchasing, bidding, and the disposal of surplus property.

• Amend Ord. Sec. 2-203 regarding sealed bids for expenditures of $35,000 or more and reverse auction options
• Amend Ord. Sec. 2-205 regarding purchasing procedures for amounts under $35,000
• Amend Ord. Sec. 2-206 regarding award authority for the purchasing agent and board of awards
• Amend Ord. Sec. 2-207 regarding required contract provisions and local labor preferences
• Amend Ord. Sec. 2-211 regarding the disposal of surplus property

The council voted to close the public hearing and then adjourn the meeting, each motion passing unanimously. No substantive ordinance amendments were decided.

• Closed public hearing (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Boards of Awards

The Board of Awards is meeting to consider various city contracts, software subscriptions, and equipment purchases. The items cover needs for the police, public works, and public utilities departments.

• Recyclable Materials Collection (RFQ #24-25-06-16)
• Security Guard Services for City Hall
• Cellebrite Forensic Software System Subscription for Police Dept.
• Hydrants for Public Utilities Dept. (Bid #06-24-25-05)
• Annual Contribution to Western Connecticut Council of Governments (WestCOG)

The Board of Awards unanimously approved a series of purchases and contracts, including a $284,023.69 sole‑source award to Tyler Technologies for annual maintenance of the MUNIS ERP system. Other approvals covered library books, VMware licenses, Cellebrite forensic software, utility services, security guards, building‑management software, and hydrant services. All motions were carried unanimously.

• Approved sole‑source award to Tyler Technologies for MUNIS ERP maintenance ($284,023.69) – unanimous
• Approved purchase of adult ($60,000) and children/teen ($20,000) books from Ingram Library Services – unanimous
• Corrected VMware license agreement to $87,150 per year for five years – unanimous
• Approved sole‑source award to Cellebrite USA Corp. for one‑year forensic software subscription ($35,090) – unanimous
• Extended Shock Electric electrical service rates for an additional year through June 30, 2026 – unanimous
• Awarded Allied Universal Security guard services for City Hall ($102,000 annual) – unanimous
• Approved sole‑source award to Brightly Software for building operation management support ($59,210.79) – unanimous
• Awarded Core and Main as low bidder for hydrant services – unanimous

Richter Park Authority

The Richter Park Authority will hold its monthly meeting to review operational reports and discuss park business. The agenda includes updates on the Richter House and a discussion regarding memorials and remembrances.

• Richter House updates
• Discussion of various memorials and remembrances
• Reports from the Business Manager, Head Golf Professional, and Finance Committee

The board approved the June Richter Park Authority meeting minutes, accepted the financial report, moved the Grounds & Greens report to the first agenda item, and adjourned the meeting, all by unanimous vote. No other substantive actions were decided.

• Approved June meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Moved Grounds & Greens report to first agenda item (unanimous)
• Accepted financial report (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Tarrywile Park Authority

The Tarrywile Park Authority will discuss updating bylaws regarding the use of equipment by qualified volunteers. The board will also consider changing the date for the election of officers from June to November.

• Proposed bylaw amendments to allow qualified volunteers to use TPA or City of Danbury equipment
• Proposed procedures for staff to grant equipment use permissions to volunteers
• Proposed change of officer election date from June to November

The board approved the June 17, 2025 meeting minutes and accepted the financial report. Members agreed that volunteer use of power equipment will be governed by a policy rather than a bylaw change, with a vote on the policy scheduled for August. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved June 17 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Accepted financial report (unanimous)
• Agreed to develop a policy on volunteer power equipment use; vote to be held in August
• Adjourned meeting

Environmental Impact Commission

The Special Meeting of the EIC Working Group scheduled for July 15, 2025, has been cancelled.

City Council

The City Council Ad Hoc Committee is meeting to discuss a proposed ordinance providing property tax abatements for volunteer firefighters. The proposal includes a tiered abatement system based on years of service, with a maximum benefit of $2,000.

• Proposed tax abatement of $500 for 1 year of service, up to $2,000 for 26+ years
• Proposed effective date of July 2026
• Requirement of 60 minimum activity points for eligibility
• Proposed 10-year survivor benefit for spouses in the event of a 'Line of Duty' death
• Proposed annual certification deadline of May 15

The ad hoc committee recommended that the City Council adopt Section 44-71, adding a Tax Abatement Program for Volunteer Firefighters to the City of Danbury Code of Ordinances. The recommendation is subject to amendments by the Office of the Corporation Counsel. The motion was carried unanimously. No other substantive actions were recorded.

• Recommend adoption of Section 44-71 tax abatement program for volunteer firefighters (unanimous)
• Adjourn meeting (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider a request to convert professional office space to medical office space. The body will also review two zone change petitions referred by the Zoning Commission.

• 100 Mill Plain Road: Application to convert professional office space to medical office space for 'Physical Therapy & Sports'
• Saw Mill Road: Petition by Blasius Enterprises to change zone from IL-40 & PND to RMF-6
• 44 Old Ridgebury Road: Petition by MSM 44 Old Ridgebury Road LLC to change zone from RMF-4 to R-O

The Commission unanimously approved the 100 Mill Plain Road application to convert professional office space to a medical office for physical therapy and sports. It gave a negative recommendation on the Saw Mill Road petition to change from IL‑40 & PND to RMF‑6 after two tie votes resulted in a negative recommendation. The acceptance of the July 2, 2025 minutes was tabled until the next meeting. The Commission noted it has no alternate members and could not seat anyone in their place.

• Approved 100 Mill Plain Road medical office conversion (unanimous voice vote)
• Negative recommendation on Saw Mill Road rezoning petition (tie vote leads to negative)
• Tabled acceptance of July 2, 2025 minutes
• Noted lack of alternate members, unable to seat replacements

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals meeting scheduled for July 10, 2025, has been cancelled. The public hearing originally set for this date is rescheduled for July 24, 2025.

Environmental Impact Commission

The commission will consider a proposal for a home addition, deck, and shed. The body will also review seven notices of violation at various city addresses.

• Proposed addition, deck, and shed at 4 Charcoal Ridge Dr. S. (#1243)
• Notice of Violation: 196-200 Franklin Street Extension
• Notice of Violation: 111 Coalpit Hill Road
• Notice of Violation: 124 Franklin Street
• Notice of Violation: 18 Spruce Mountain Road, 5 Oak Lane, 25 Miry Brook Road, and 24 Miry Brook Road

The commission approved the minutes from the June 25, 2025 meeting. It voted to table application #1243 for 4 Charcoal Ridge Dr. until additional information is received. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Accepted June 25, 2025 minutes (5-0)
• Tabled application #1243, 4 Charcoal Ridge Dr. (6-0)
• Adjourned meeting (6-0)

Boards of Awards

The Board of Awards will meet to consider various requests for quotes and bids for city services. The agenda focuses on technology software renewals, facility maintenance, and public safety services.

• School Traffic Control Services for the Police Dept.
• Ductless AC Systems installation in City Hall Technology Department
• HVAC maintenance agreements for City Hall, Library, Beaver Brook Administration Building, and Foster Street Head Start School
• Electrical services and valve maintenance for the Public Utilities Dept.
• VMware License 5-year agreement and Kaseya Help Desk 3-year agreement

The Board of Awards unanimously approved a series of contracts and extensions, including a $75,419.98 purchase of custodial equipment for the Danbury Career Academy. It also extended the polygraph exam contract with a price increase, awarded a $35,571 medical coordination service to Northwest CT Public Safety, and approved several sole‑source technology services. All motions were carried without dissent.

• Extended Liberty Hill Investigations polygraph contract with $375 per test (unanimous)
• Awarded $35,571 medical frequency coordination to Northwest CT Public Safety (sole source, unanimous)
• Extended psychologist contracts for sworn officers at existing rates (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of custodial equipment to C&C Janitorial Supplies for $75,419.98 (unanimous)
• Awarded ductless AC installation to Encon Heating & A/C for $27,021.00 (unanimous)
• Awarded Trane HVAC service contracts for City Hall, Library, Beaver Brook Admin Center, and Foster Street Head Start (unanimous)
• Awarded 3‑year HVAC service to Johnson Controls for Police Dept., starting at $65,303.00 (unanimous)
• Sole‑source award to Equality Valuation Services for Tax Collector QDS system at $24,855.00 (unanimous)

Zoning Commission

The regular meeting of the Zoning Commission scheduled for July 8, 2025, has been cancelled. A public hearing originally set for this date has been rescheduled for July 22, 2025.

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a request to convert professional office space to medical office space. The body will also review a zone change petition for Saw Mill Road and a new application for apartments and a bank on Main Street.

• Public hearing for 100 Mill Plain Road to convert professional office to medical office space
• Zone change petition for Saw Mill Road from IL-40 & PND to RMF-6
• Application for 'The Legacy on Main' apartments and bank at 30 & 34 Main Street
• Ownership change notice for The Botanist at 105 Mill Plain Road

The commission unanimously accepted the June 4, 2025 minutes, closed the public hearing on the 100 Mill Plain Road medical‑office request, and moved that item to Old Business for staff to draft a resolution at the next meeting. The Saw Mill Road zoning referral was tabled until July 16, 2025. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Accepted June 4, 2025 minutes (unanimous voice vote, 4 ayes)
• Closed public hearing on 100 Mill Plain Road application (unanimous voice vote, 4 ayes)
• Moved 100 Mill Plain Road item to Old Business for draft resolution (unanimous voice vote, 4 ayes)
• Tabled 8‑3a referral for Saw Mill Road petition until July 16, 2025
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous voice vote, 4 ayes)

Boards of Awards

The Board of Awards will meet to review bids and contracts for various city departments. Items include school infrastructure projects, equipment rentals, and technical service agreements.

• Ellsworth Avenue School roof replacement and additional architectural services
• Furniture, fixtures, equipment, and 8 storage lockers for Danbury Career Academy
• OpenGov Online Permitting Platform System for Planning & Zoning
• Treated road salt for the Highway Dept.
• Heavy equipment rental and related trade labor services (Bid #04-22-23-05)

The Board approved $6,000 for additional architectural services on the Ellsworth Avenue School roof project. It then declared the roof replacement an emergency and awarded BMP Construction up to $800,000 for the work. Several purchases were approved, including FF&E from School Specialty ($117,093.53) and equipment from Grainger ($22,860.90). Additional contracts were approved for GIS services, an OpenGov permitting subscription, and extensions of existing annual bids, all carried unanimously.

• Approved $6,000 additional architectural services for Ellsworth Avenue School roof (unanimous)
• Declared Ellsworth Avenue School roof emergency and awarded BMP Construction up to $800,000 (unanimous)
• Awarded FF&E purchase $117,093.53 to School Specialty (unanimous)
• Awarded equipment purchase $22,860.90 to Grainger (unanimous)
• Sole‑source GIS consulting up to $20,000 to CAI Technologies (unanimous)
• Sole‑source OpenGov permitting subscription $32,256 (unanimous)
• Extended heavy‑equipment bid with nine vendors for one year (unanimous)
• Awarded 2025/2026 road‑salt purchase to Morton Salt at $89.66 per ton (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will discuss several grant resolutions for health and emergency services and a proposal to rename a road at the Danbury Airport. The body will also review changes to purchasing thresholds and hold an executive session regarding a tax appeal.

• Honorary renaming of Wallingford Road to Sadler Way at Danbury Airport (DXR)
• Proposed changes to purchasing thresholds in Ordinance Sec. 2-203 thru 2-207 & 2-211
• CT DPH Per Capita Grant for Health & Human Services
• CT DPH Public Health Emergency Preparedness Grant for Health & Human Services
• Tax appeal executive session for Urstadt Biddle Properties at 15-19 Backus Avenue

The City Council unanimously approved two Connecticut Department of Public Health grants totaling $197,557.39. It also accepted a $1,000 police donation and a $1,619 3D‑printer donation for the public library. Appointments to the Fair Rent Commission and the Museum board were confirmed, and Wallingford Road was renamed Sadler Way.

• Approved $149,597.39 CT DPH Per Capita Grant (unanimous)
• Approved $47,960 CT DPH Public Health Emergency Preparedness Grant (unanimous)
• Accepted $1,000 donation to Police Ice Cream Truck program (unanimous)
• Accepted Bambu Lab X1 Carbon 3D printer valued $1,619 for Public Library (unanimous)
• Appointed Barbara Nazaruk to Fair Rent Commission (unanimous)
• Appointed Sydney Putnam to Danbury Museum & Historical Society board (unanimous)
• Renamed Wallingford Road to Sadler Way (unanimous)
• Authorized resolution of Urstadt Biddle tax‑appeal litigation (unanimous)

Environmental Impact Commission

The Environmental Impact Commission is holding a working group session. The purpose of the meeting is to discuss updates to regulations.

• Discussion of Regulation updates

The Environmental Impact Commission Working Group met on June 30, 2025. Members and staff attended and discussed comparison at Sechms and related environmental topics. No actions were approved, denied, or tabled during the meeting.

Civil Service Commission

The Civil Service Commission is meeting to review previous minutes and update personnel status. The body will discuss the qualification of applications for two specific roles.

• New hires: Richard Ganser, Ryan Miguel, Michael O’Toole, Tracy Norris, and John Kenney
• Promotion: James Docktor to Auto Equipment Operator II
• Resignations/Terminations: Peter Harrington, Victoria Eanniello, Donna Strosser, and Vanessa Rodriguez
• Qualification of applications for Grant Compliance Coordinator
• Qualification of applications for Public Safety Technology Specialist

The Civil Service Commission accepted the June 11 meeting minutes unanimously. It approved a list of applicants for the Grant Compliance Coordinator position and rejected all others, also unanimously. It approved applicant 63022925 for the Public Safety Technology Specialist role, rejecting all other candidates, again unanimously. The meeting was then adjourned by unanimous vote.

• Accepted June 11, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved listed applicants for Grant Compliance Coordinator; rejected all others (unanimous)
• Approved applicant 63022925 for Public Safety Technology Specialist; rejected all others (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold public hearings for three applications seeking variances from city zoning regulations. These requests involve adjustments to yard setbacks, shed placement, and planting strip requirements.

• 7A Brighton Street: Request to reduce front yard setback from 30’ to 13.8’ for a single-family dwelling
• 149 Carol Street: Request to allow a new shed between the dwelling and front lot line
• 36 Apple Ridge Road: Request to reduce perimeter planting strip from 30’ to 9’ deep
• 36 Apple Ridge Road: Request to allow grading within 1’ of property line for a new parking area and driveway

The Board accepted the April 24, 2025 minutes and opened public hearings for three variance applications. It then approved the front‑yard setback variance for 7A Brighton Street and the shed‑placement variance for 149 Carol Street. All motions passed unanimously.

• Accepted April 24, 2025 minutes (unanimous 5‑0)
• Opened public hearings for Applications #25-07, #25-08, #25-09 (unanimous 5‑0)
• Closed public hearing for Application #25-07, 7A Brighton St. (unanimous 5‑0)
• Opened voting session for Application #25-07, 7A Brighton St. (unanimous 5‑0)
• Approved variance for Application #25-07, 7A Brighton St. (unanimous 5‑0)
• Closed public hearing for Application #25-08, 149 Carol St. (unanimous 5‑0)
• Opened voting session for Application #25-08, 149 Carol St. (unanimous 5‑0)
• Approved variance for Application #25-08, 149 Carol St. (unanimous 5‑0)

POST 1983 Police Pension Board

The POST 1983 Police Pension Board will meet to consider a pension request and discuss disability retirement regulations. The board is reviewing the specific responsibilities related to Section 32-107, subsection C.

• Line-of-duty pension request from Detective Sergeant Krupinsky
• Discussion of Sec. 32-107 regarding retirement for disability incurred in the line of duty

The board unanimously accepted the minutes from the April 30, 2025 meeting. It also unanimously approved the separation‑of‑service form for Detective Sergeant John Krupinsky to begin his line‑of‑duty disability pension process. The board unanimously voted to table discussion of Sec. 32‑107. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Accepted minutes from April 30, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved separation‑of‑service form for Detective Sergeant John Krupinsky (unanimous)
• Tabled discussion of Sec. 32-107 (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Pension Boards - Joint Meetings

The General Employees, Fire, and Police Pension Plan Trustees will hold a joint meeting. Representatives from Graystone Consulting will review the performance of investment managers.

• Review of investment manager fund performance by Graystone Consulting

The Danbury Pension Board met on June 26, 2025 for its quarterly review. Attendees included city officials and representatives from Morgan Stanley-Graystone and Hardman Johnston Global Advisors. The meeting consisted of presentations on portfolio performance, asset allocation, and private investments, followed by a Q&A. No formal actions, approvals, or votes were recorded.

Boards of Awards

The Board of Awards will meet to consider a bid for the Ellsworth Avenue School roof replacement. This meeting is held by the Purchasing Department.

• Bid #04-24-25-02 for Ellsworth Avenue School Roof Replacement

The Board of Awards unanimously voted to reject all bids and rescind the conditional award to Barrett, Inc. for the Ellsworth Avenue School roof replacement. The meeting was then adjourned by unanimous vote.

• Rejected all bids and rescinded conditional award to Barrett, Inc. (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Environmental Impact Commission

The Environmental Impact Commission will review three ongoing residential applications for additions, new construction, and yard improvements. The body will also address seven specific notices of violation at various city properties.

• Addition to existing dwelling at 128 Great Plain Road
• Construction of single family dwelling at 15A Mountainville Road
• Rear yard improvements including pool and dock at 5 Tarrywile Lake Road
• Notice of Violation: 196-200 Franklin Street Extension
• Notice of Violation: 111 Coalpit Hill Road

The commission accepted the minutes from the June 11, 2025 meeting. It tabled the zoning request for 128 Great Plain Road. It denied the application for a single‑family dwelling at 15A Mountainville Road because the filing was incomplete. The applicant withdrew the request for improvements at 5 Tarrywile Lake Road.

• Accepted minutes of June 11, 2025 (4 ayes: Michael Flanagan, John Schwartz, Elizabeth Falk, Matthew Rose)
• Tabled item #1241, 128 Great Plain Road (5 ayes: Cristina Britton, Michael Flanagan, John Schwartz, Elizabeth Falk, Matthew Rose)
• Denied #1236, 15A Mountainville Road single‑family dwelling (5 ayes: Cristina Britton, Michael Flanagan, Elizabeth Falk, John Schwartz, Matthew Rose)
• Applicant withdrew application for 5 Tarrywile Lake Road rear‑yard improvements
• Adjourned meeting (6 ayes: Geoff Herald, Cristina Britton, Michael Flanagan, John Schwartz, Elizabeth Falk, Matthew Rose)

Richter Park Authority

The Richter Park Grounds & Greens Committee will meet to discuss current on-course projects. The meeting includes an executive session.

• Discussion of current on-course projects

Boards of Awards

The Board of Awards will meet to discuss and review bids and requests for quotations for various city services. These items cover infrastructure, technology, and professional services across multiple city departments.

• Barnum Road Retaining Wall precast concrete modular wall material and installation
• Hayestown Avenue School elevator addition rebid
• IT support and AS400 secure cloud hosting services for FY 2025-2026
• Psychological evaluation services for Police and Fire
• Personal property tax audits for the Assessor's Office

The Board of Awards approved the award of the Hayestown Avenue School elevator addition to JA Rosa Construction for $1,131,076 after rejecting the low bidder due to performance concerns. It also unanimously extended several existing service contracts and approved additional purchases and services for the city.

• Award Hayestown Avenue School Elevator Addition to JA Rosa Construction for $1,131,076 (unanimous)
• Extend Bangs Psychological and Evaluation Services contract for police & fire psychological evaluations through June 30, 2026 (unanimous)
• Extend Charles B. Feldman & Associates contract for office services through May 16, 2026 (unanimous)
• Award Precast Concrete Modular Wall Material to United Concrete Products for $110,700 (unanimous)
• Award Hemlock Construction heavy‑equipment rental and labor services for $279,983 (unanimous)
• Approve purchase of automotive parts under State contract for FY 2025‑2026 (unanimous)
• Extend Precision Brakeworks vehicle upfitting contract through April 26, 2026 (unanimous)
• Award IT Support services to Computer Integrated Services for FY 2025‑2026 at $13,900 per month (unanimous)

Zoning Commission

The regular meeting of the Zoning Commission scheduled for June 24, 2025, has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for July 8, 2025.

Cultural Commission

The Cultural Commission will meet to review a grant request and discuss the year-end fiscal budget reconciliation. The body will also review reports on recent sponsored events and discuss the availability of commission brochures.

• Grant request from Danbury Concert Association for $10,000
• Review of fiscal budget for year-end reconciliation
• Discussion on providing commission brochures at the I-84 Visitor center
• Review of grant application and follow-up forms by an ad hoc committee
• Discussion regarding business cards for commissioners

The Cultural Commission approved a $5,000 grant for the Danbury Concert Association’s 2025‑26 season, passing the motion with two no votes. It also approved a $2,750 payment for website updates and a $262 domain renewal, both by unanimous voice vote. The commission reported returning $1,369.52 to city finance and decided not to provide brochures to the tourism office at this time.

• Approved $5,000 grant to Danbury Concert Association (passed with two no votes)
• Approved $2,750 payment to Rebecca Chun for website work (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved $262 domain renewal payment (unanimous voice vote)
• Returned $1,369.52 to city finance budget
• Decided not to provide commission brochures to the tourism office (consensus)
• Motion to adjourn passed by unanimous voice vote

City Council

An Ad Hoc Committee of the City Council is meeting to discuss a proposal to honorarily rename Wallingford Road as Sadler Way. The proposal seeks to recognize the Sadler family's contributions to the Danbury Municipal Airport.

• Proposed honorary renaming of Wallingford Road to Sadler Way

The committee voted to recommend the honorary renaming of Wallingford Road to Sadler Way. The motion was carried unanimously. The meeting then adjourned by a unanimous motion.

• Recommend honorary renaming of Wallingford Road to Sadler Way – motion carried unanimously
• Adjourn meeting – motion carried unanimously

City Council

The City Council is holding a special meeting to act on four ordinances. These include updates to sewer and water connection charges, building permit fees, and the establishment of a school bus violation detection system.

• Ordinance Sec. 48-168: Sewer connection permit fee of $333 ($146 in Downtown Revitalization Overlay Zone)
• Ordinance Sec. 48-168: Residential sewer connection fee of $2,702 per unit
• Ordinance Sec. 48-76: Water connection charges (noted as a 10% increase in committee)
• Ordinance Chp 46 Article 5: Municipal School Bus Violation Detection Monitoring System
• Ordinance Sec. 6-21: Amendment of State Building Code Building Permit Fees Schedule

The council approved a new Municipal School Bus Violation Detection Monitoring System, adding Article 5 to Chapter 46 of the Code of Ordinances. It also adopted ordinance changes for sewer connection permits (Section 48‑168) and water connection charges (Section 48‑76), each passing 13‑2. Finally, the council amended the Building Permit Fees Schedule (Section 6‑21) with a 13‑2 vote.

• Adopt Section 48‑168 sewer connection permit ordinance (13‑2)
• Adopt Section 48‑76 water connection charges ordinance (13‑2)
• Adopt Article 5 to Chapter 46 municipal school bus violation detection monitoring system (unanimous)
• Adopt amendment to Section 6‑21 building permit fees schedule (13‑2)
• Motion to move the question on the school bus ordinance (9‑6, carried)
• Waive reading of minutes for agenda items 1‑4 (unanimous)
• Adjourn meeting (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The regular meeting of the Planning Commission scheduled for June 18, 2025, has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for July 2, 2025.

Richter Park Authority

The Richter Park Authority will meet to review operational reports and progress on grants and the Richter House. The body will consider funding increases for the Arts Association and Musicals.

• Proposed increases to Arts Association and Musicals funding
• Updates on Richter House
• Grant progress report

City Council

The Margerie Reservoir Trail Advisory Committee will meet to discuss project updates and DEEP application summaries. The meeting includes an executive session to review draft trail designs and associated maps.

• Review of DEEP application and meetings
• Project updates from Barton & Loguidice (B&L)
• Approval of invoices
• Executive session on draft trail designs and maps

The Margerie Reservoir Trail Advisory Committee unanimously approved B&L Invoice #10763 for $8,040 and Invoice #11307 for $26,132. It also unanimously entered and exited an executive session to review preliminary trail designs. All other motions, including agenda changes and approval of minutes, were carried unanimously.

• Approved B&L Invoice #10763 ($8,040) – unanimous
• Approved B&L Invoice #11307 ($26,132) – unanimous
• Added agenda item for invoice review process – unanimous
• Amended minutes to change Route 7 to Route 37 – unanimous
• Approved meeting minutes – unanimous
• Entered executive session to discuss draft trail designs – unanimous
• Exited executive session – unanimous
• Adjourned the meeting – unanimous

Tarrywile Park Authority

The Tarrywile Park Authority will meet to discuss updating bylaws regarding the use of equipment by volunteers. The body will also consider moving the date for the election of officers from June to November.

• Approval of 40th anniversary fund raising event
• Proposed bylaw amendment to allow qualified volunteers to use TPA or City of Danbury equipment
• Proposed procedures for staff to grant equipment use permission to volunteers
• Proposed change of officer election date from June to November

The Authority unanimously approved the May 20th 2025 meeting minutes and the financial report. Members agreed to resolve and renew the grounds committee. They decided to draft a bylaw amendment, waiver form and request form for qualified volunteers to use Authority equipment. The meeting was adjourned at 5:25 p.m.

• Approved May 20th 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved financial report (unanimous)
• Agreed to resolve and renew the grounds committee
• Decided to draft a bylaw amendment, waiver form and request form for volunteer equipment use
• Adjourned meeting at 5:25 p.m.

Environmental Impact Commission

The Environmental Impact Commission is holding a working group session. The body will discuss updates to its regulations.

• Discussion of Regulation updates

The Environmental Impact Commission Working Group met on June 16, 2025, from 4:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Members present included Matthew Rose, Mark Massoud, Elizabeth Falk, Gary Dufel, Veeott Herald, Michael Flanagan, Emery Leer and Britton, with staff Janey Liebman and Melissa Llera. The group discussed a comparison of Darlows and Model sections, and no actions, approvals, or denials were recorded before the meeting adjourned at 5:30 p.m.

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals meeting scheduled for June 12, 2025, has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for June 26, 2025.

Environmental Impact Commission

The Environmental Impact Commission will review three ongoing residential development applications. The commission will also address five specific notices of violation at various city properties.

• Addition to existing dwelling at 128 Great Plain Road
• Construction of single family dwelling at 15A Mountainville Road
• Rear yard improvements at 5 Tarrywile Lake Road
• Notice of Violation: 196-200 Franklin Street Extension, 111 Coalpit Hill Road, 124 Franklin Street, 18 Spruce Mountain Road, and 5 Oak Lane

The commission accepted the minutes from the May 28, 2025 meeting. It voted to table three pending development applications—No. 1241 (128 Great Plain Road), No. 1236 (15A Mountainville Road), and No. 1237 (5 Tarrywile Lake Road)—until the next regular meeting. No discussion was held on the listed violations. The commission noted a tree planting ceremony scheduled for June 18‑19 at the Museum on Main Street and then adjourned.

• Accepted minutes of May 28, 2025 (all in favor)
• Tabled application No. 1241, 128 Great Plain Road (all in favor)
• Tabled application No. 1236, 15A Mountainville Road (all in favor)
• Tabled application No. 1237, 5 Tarrywile Lake Road (all in favor)
• Motion to adjourn approved (all in favor)

Civil Service Commission

The Civil Service Commission will meet to review previous meeting minutes and address new business. The primary action item is the certification of the eligibility list for the Personal Property Coordinator position.

• Certification of Eligibility List for Personal Property Coordinator
• Review of May 14, 2025 meeting minutes
• Review of May 22, 2025 special meeting minutes

The Civil Service Commission accepted the minutes from the May 14 and May 22 meetings, certified the Personal Property Coordinator eligibility list with an expiration of June 11, 2026, and then adjourned. All motions passed unanimously.

• Accepted May 14, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Accepted May 22, 2025 special meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Certified Personal Property Coordinator eligibility list, expiring June 11, 2026 (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Boards of Awards

The Board of Awards will meet to review bids and purchase requests for city infrastructure and equipment. The agenda includes engineering consultants, school facility upgrades, and vehicle acquisitions.

• Bid #04-24-25-03 for Hayestown Avenue School Elevator Addition
• Change order for construction observation at White Street and Locust Avenue intersection
• Purchase of a 2025 Chevrolet 2500 4X4 Truck for Public Utilities Dept.
• Pump upgrades at the Beaver Brook Pump Station
• Bid #10-21-22-06 for on-call civil, transportation, and roadway engineering consultants

The Board extended on‑call engineering and water‑system consulting contracts for two years with the existing firms. It rejected all bids for the Hayestown Avenue School elevator addition and ordered a rebid. It approved a $68,089.74 purchase of a Chevrolet 2500 truck for Public Utilities. It awarded the $2,896,000 Ellsworth Avenue School roof replacement contract to Barrett, Inc., contingent on funding and state approvals.

• Extended on‑call civil engineering consultant contracts (four firms) for two years – unanimous
• Rejected all bids for Hayestown Avenue School elevator addition and ordered rebid – unanimous
• Amended Construction Observation Services contract by $100,000 – unanimous
• Approved purchase of 2025 Chevrolet 2500 4X4 truck for $68,089.74 – unanimous
• Extended on‑call water transmission consulting contracts for two years – unanimous
• Amended Beaver Brook Pump Station award to total $211,972 – unanimous
• Awarded two vehicle lifts to Vehicle Service Group for $29,314.56 and $70,107.53 – unanimous
• Awarded Ellsworth Avenue School roof replacement to Barrett, Inc. for $2,896,000, pending approvals – unanimous

Zoning Commission

The Zoning Commission will hold public hearings on two petitions from the Planning Director to amend city zoning regulations. These proposals aim to consolidate the fee schedule and update various sections to align with Downtown Transit Oriented Development (D-TOD) regulations.

• Petition to consolidate all zoning fees into one comprehensive section of the regulations
• Petition to update definitions and regulations for R-3, RH-3, CL-10, and D-TOD districts
• Proposed amendments to landscape requirements and off-street parking and loading rules
• Proposed updates to the Main Street Historic Overlay Zone and sign regulations

The Zoning Commission accepted the May 27, 2025 minutes unanimously. It then voted to close the public hearing on the fee‑schedule amendment petition. Finally, the commission moved the comprehensive zoning‑regulation amendment petition to Item 1 under Old Business for future consideration.

• Accepted May 27, 2025 minutes (9 ayes, voice vote)
• Closed public hearing on fee‑schedule amendment petition (9 ayes, voice vote)
• Moved comprehensive zoning amendment petition to Old Business (9 ayes, voice vote)

City Council

The City Council Ad Hoc Committee is reviewing ordinances, codes, and penalties related to illegal apartments. This meeting focuses on the Office of Neighborhood Assistance (the UNIT).

• Review of ordinances, regulations, codes, statutes, and penalties for illegal apartments
• Discussion with Shawn Stillman, UNIT Coordinator
• Review of the Uniform Relocation Act providing up to $4,000 per family for displacement
• Discussion of state statute limiting penalties to $2,000 per fine

The committee approved a motion to continue the ad hoc meeting to discuss recommendations and adoption of ordinance penalty increases for illegal apartments. The motion was carried unanimously. No other substantive actions or votes were recorded in the meeting.

• Motion to continue ad hoc meeting on illegal apartment penalties carried unanimously

City Council

The City Council Ad Hoc Committee is meeting to discuss proposed changes to city ordinances regarding purchasing and bidding procedures. The primary focus is updating the dollar thresholds that trigger formal sealed bids and competitive quotations.

• Proposed increase of sealed bid threshold from $10,000 to $25,000 (Sec. 2-203)
• Proposed change to open market purchase limit from $10,000 to $25,000 (Sec. 2-205)
• Proposed change to written quotation requirement for purchases between $5,000 and $25,000
• Proposed change to verbal quote requirement for purchases between $1,000 and $5,000
• Proposed change to single bid limit for purchases under $1,000

The ad hoc committee voted to recommend that the City Council approve amendments to Ordinance Sections 2-203 through 2-207 and 2-211, increasing the purchasing exemption limit from $25,000 to $35,000. The amendment would take effect on October 1 2025 and would be subject to a public hearing. The recommendation passed unanimously. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Recommend Council approve amendments to Sections 2-203‑2‑207 & 2‑211 to raise threshold to $35,000 (unanimous)
• Set effective date of new threshold to October 1 2025 (unanimous)
• Motion to adjourn the meeting (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council Ad Hoc Committee will hold a public hearing to discuss amendments to sewer and water connection fees. The meeting will also cover a new ordinance for school bus violation monitoring and building permit fee changes.

• Proposed increase of sewer permit fees to $333 ($146 in Downtown Revitalization Overlay Zone)
• Proposed increase of residential sewer connection fees to $2,702 per dwelling unit
• Proposed increase of residential water connection fees to $2,435 per dwelling unit
• New Ordinance Chp 46: Article 5 regarding Municipal School Bus Violation Detection Monitoring System
• Amendment to Ordinance Sec. 6-21 regarding State Building Code building permit fees

The Committee of the Whole voted to recommend the City Council adopt two ordinance amendments: one updating sewer connection permits, fees, refunds and penalties (15‑1 vote) and another revising water connection charges (unanimous vote). Earlier in the public hearing, motions to close the hearing and to adjourn were also passed unanimously. All votes were recorded and the meeting adjourned at 7:24 p.m.

• Recommend adoption of amendment to Ordinance Sec 48‑168 (sewer) – Yes 15, No 1
• Recommend adoption of amendment to Ordinance Sec 48‑76 (water) – unanimous approval
• Motion to close the public hearing – unanimous approval
• Motion to adjourn the public hearing – unanimous approval
• Motion to close the Committee of the Whole – unanimous approval
• Motion to adjourn the Committee of the Whole – unanimous approval

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings regarding voting wards and the Neighborhood Assistance Act. The body is also reviewing reports on building permit fees and the acquisition of 233 White Street.

• Public hearing on Ordinance Sec. 8-2 regarding voting wards of the city
• Report on the city acquisition of 233 White Street
• Proposed new ordinance for a Municipal School Bus Violation Detection Monitoring System
• Review of Ordinance Sec. 6-21 Building Permit Fees Schedule
• Resolution for CT DOT Aggressive Driving Grant for Police

The Danbury City Council approved a $310,000 transfer to the Public Building maintenance & repair account for the AIS Magnet School retaining wall. It also adopted Ordinance Section 8‑2 on voting wards (11‑4), authorized the acquisition of 233 White Street, and approved a tax deferral agreement for 11 Boughton Street (14‑1). Additional actions included appointing Assistant Corporation Counsel Tracy L. Norris, accepting the Danbury Safe Play Park donation, and moving $363,393.63 to the tax collector’s suspense list.

• Adopt Ordinance Section 8‑2 voting wards (11‑4)
• Approve Neighborhood Assistance Act participation list (14‑0, 1 abstention)
• Approve tax deferral agreement for 11 Boughton Street (14‑1)
• Authorize acquisition of 233 White Street property (unanimous)
• Approve appointment of Assistant Corporation Counsel Tracy L. Norris (unanimous)
• Approve $310,000 re‑appropriation for AIS Magnet School retaining wall (unanimous)
• Accept donation of Danbury Safe Play Park to the city (unanimous)
• Transfer $363,393.63 to the tax collector’s suspense list (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider a special exception and site plan for industrial uses at 4 LeeMac Avenue. The body will also review two referrals to amend zoning regulations regarding fee schedules and general definitions.

• JAR Associates LLC application for metal fabrication, warehouse use, and equipment/material storage at 4 LeeMac Avenue
• Referral to amend zoning regulation sections 8.E.10, 10.B.2, and 11.B.4 to consolidate the fee schedule
• Referral to update zoning definitions and regulations to comply with D-TOD regulations
• Blasius Enterprises petition for zone change from IL-40 & PND to RMF-6 at Saw Mill Road (deferred to July 2)

The commission unanimously accepted the May 21, 2025 minutes. It approved JAR Associates LLC’s special‑exception and site‑plan application. It gave positive recommendations for petitions to amend the zoning fee schedule and to revise multiple zoning‑regulation sections. It referred a zone‑change petition for Blasius Enterprises to a public hearing and then adjourned the meeting.

• Accepted May 21, 2025 minutes (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved JAR Associates LLC special‑exception/site‑plan application (unanimous voice vote)
• Recommended approval of fee‑schedule amendment petition (unanimous voice vote)
• Recommended approval of zoning‑regulation amendment petition (unanimous voice vote)
• Referred Blasius Enterprises zone‑change petition for public hearing on July 8, 2025
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous voice vote)

Boards of Awards

The Board of Awards will meet to review and potentially award contracts for various city departments. Items include facility repairs, equipment purchases, and professional engineering services.

• Boiler section replacements at Rogers Park School and City Hall
• Propane Autogas for the Danbury Board of Education Bus Fleet
• Website development for Economic Development
• Emergency controls system upgrade for Margerie Water Treatment Plant
• Engineering services for NPDES Infiltration and Inflow Removal Plan

The Board of Awards approved a series of contract extensions, purchases, and a contract change order, all unanimously. It extended service contracts for the Health Department advisor and United Alarm, awarded multiple requisitions for construction, vehicle upfitting, and equipment, and approved a $71,353 change order for the Margerie Water Treatment Plant. The Board also locked in the bus fleet propane price at $1.30 per gallon for FY25/26.

• Extended Health Dept. advisor contract with Edward Siergiej for one year (unanimous)
• Awarded $25,000 ceiling grid replacement to BMP Construction for Fire Dept. (unanimous)
• Extended United Alarm contract for one year (unanimous)
• Awarded $54,252 boiler section replacement to McKenney Mechanical (unanimous)
• Awarded $19,655.10 Ford F-150 upfitting to Precision Brake Works (unanimous)
• Approved $71,353 contract change order for Margerie Water Treatment Plant (unanimous)
• Awarded $19,584.23 Econolite traffic signal cabinet as sole source (unanimous)
• Locked in propane price at $1.30 per gallon for FY25/26 for school bus fleet (unanimous)

Environmental Impact Commission

The Environmental Impact Commission is holding a working group session. The body will discuss updates to its regulations.

• Discussion of Regulation updates

The Environmental Impact Commission Working Group met on June 2, 2025 from 4:04 p.m. to 5:45 p.m. Attendance included members Matthew Rose, Mark Massoud, Elizabeth Falk, Gary Dufel, Geoff Herald, Michael Flanagan, John Schwartz, Cristina Britton, and staff Larry Liebman and Melissa Llera. The minutes contain no recorded approvals, denials, or other substantive actions.

Environmental Impact Commission

The commission will hold a public hearing and discuss several residential construction projects. The meeting also includes reviews of four property violations and one permit transfer.

• Public hearing for single family dwelling at 45 Saddle Rock Road
• Review of addition at 128 Great Plain Road
• Review of single family dwelling at 15A Mountainville Road
• Review of rear yard improvements at 5 Tarrywile Lake Road
• Notices of violation for 196-200 Franklin Street Extension, 111 Coalpit Hill Road, 124 Franklin Street, and 18 Spruce Mountain Road

The Environmental Impact Commission approved Application No. 1238 for a single‑family dwelling at 45 Saddle Rock Road, adding a fee condition for compliance inspections. Applications for 128 Great Plain Road, 15A Mountainville Road, and 5 Tarrywile Lake Road were each tabled until the next meeting. The commission also approved the transfer of permit #1227 for 124‑130 Brushy Hill Road to DSB Building Development LLC.

• Approved Application #1238, 45 Saddle Rock Road, with 15 conditions (all in favor)
• Tabled Application #1241, 128 Great Plain Road until next meeting (all in favor)
• Tabled Application #1236, 15A Mountainville Road until next meeting (all in favor)
• Tabled Application #1237, 5 Tarrywile Lake Road until next meeting (all in favor)
• Approved transfer of permit #1227, 124‑130 Brushy Hill Road to DSB Building Development LLC (all in favor)

Zoning Commission

The Zoning Commission is holding a public hearing to amend regulations regarding family and group child care homes. The proposal seeks to add these as permitted uses in each residential zone. The commission will also review a petition for a zone change on Saw Mill Road.

• Public hearing to amend Zoning Regulations to add family and group child care homes as permitted uses in all residential zones
• Petition from Blasius Enterprises for a zone change from IL-40 & PND to RMF-6 at Saw Mill Road (A15004)

The commission approved a petition to amend multiple sections of the Zoning Regulations, adding family and group child‑care homes as permitted uses in all residential zones. It also accepted a zone‑change petition for Blasius Enterprises (Saw Mill Road) and corrected the April 22, 2025 minutes. The meeting was adjourned by unanimous voice vote.

• Approved zoning amendments for family and group child‑care homes (6 ayes, roll‑call vote)
• Accepted Blasius Enterprises zone‑change petition, placed on file and referred for review (6 ayes, voice vote)
• Corrected April 22, 2025 minutes to fix name error (6 ayes, voice vote)
• Closed public hearing on child‑care petition (6 ayes, voice vote)
• Moved child‑care petition to Old Business agenda (6 ayes, voice vote)
• Adjourned meeting (6 ayes, voice vote)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals meeting scheduled for May 22, 2025, has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for June 12, 2025.

Civil Service Commission

The Danbury Civil Service Commission will hold a special meeting to certify the eligibility list for the Firefighter position. No other substantive items are listed on the agenda.

• Certification of Firefighter eligibility list

The Civil Service Commission voted to certify the Entry Level Firefighter eligibility list, setting its expiration for May 22, 2026. The motion was made by Commissioner Larry Phelan, seconded by Chair Susan Ward, and carried unanimously. The meeting was then adjourned by unanimous vote.

• Certified Entry Level Firefighter eligibility list (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Boards of Awards

The Board of Awards is meeting to consider various procurement items and service contracts for city departments. Discussions include vehicle and equipment purchases, facility repairs, and utility service extensions.

• One-year extension of agreement with Veolia for Water Pollution Control Plant operation
• Engineering services for generator upgrades at 17 city sites
• Partial roof replacement for Hatters Park Building
• Purchase of a 2025 Chevrolet Traverse for Public Buildings Dept.
• Purchase of a public safety drone and rope rescue equipment for the Fire Dept.

The Board of Awards unanimously approved a series of purchase orders and contracts, including upgrades to the airport access control system, a traffic signal controller cabinet, a new Chevrolet vehicle, and a roof replacement at Hatters Park. It also authorized an amendment to a lubricants purchase order, a public safety drone purchase, generator upgrades at 17 city sites, and a one‑year extension of the Veolia water‑plant agreement. All motions were carried without dissent.

• Approved Access Control System Upgrade – Airport, $11,200 (unanimous)
• Approved Econolite Traffic Signal Controller Cabinet, $39,168.46 (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of Chevrolet Traverse vehicle, $39,560 (unanimous)
• Approved Hatters Park Bowling Roof Replacement, $229,908 (unanimous)
• Approved amendment to Automotive Fluids PO, +$5,000 (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of Public Safety Drone, $52,461.47 (unanimous)
• Approved Generator Upgrades at 17 sites, $1,076,906 (unanimous)
• Approved one‑year extension of Veolia water‑plant agreement (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing for an industrial use application at 4 LeeMac Avenue. The body will also discuss potential actions on a hotel-to-apartment conversion and several zoning regulation amendments.

• Public hearing: JAR Associates LLC for metal fabrication and warehouse use at 4 LeeMac Avenue
• Discussion: Bright Ravens IS Danbury LLC hotel conversion to apartments at 18 Old Ridgebury Road
• Discussion: 2 GPR Owner LP for building materials storage and wholesale distribution at 2 Great Pasture Road
• Referral: Proposal to amend zoning regulations to permit family and group child care homes in residential zones
• Referral: Request to rename Wallingford Road to Sadler Way

The commission approved the Innovation Studios hotel conversion to mixed‑use apartments, including affordable units, by unanimous voice vote. It also approved a special‑exception/site‑plan for 4 LeeMac Avenue and gave a positive recommendation to amend zoning for family and group child‑care homes, each passed unanimously. Earlier agenda items such as accepting the May 7 minutes, closing the public hearing, and moving the LeeMac agenda item were also approved unanimously.

• Approved Innovation Studios hotel‑to‑apartment conversion (unanimous, 5 ayes)
• Approved special‑exception/site‑plan for 4 LeeMac Avenue (unanimous, 5 ayes)
• Recommended positive approval of child‑care zoning amendment (unanimous, 5 ayes)
• Accepted May 7, 2025 minutes (unanimous, 5 ayes)
• Closed public hearing on LeeMac application (unanimous, 5 ayes)
• Moved LeeMac application to Old Business (unanimous, 5 ayes)

Tarrywile Park Authority

The Tarrywile Park Authority will hold its regular meeting to approve the minutes from April 15, 2025, and receive reports including a financial update, a staff report on a new part-time hire, and committee reports on Arbor Day activities and future projects. The final 2025-2026 operating budget will also be discussed.

• Approval of April 15, 2025 meeting minutes
• Final 2025-2026 operating budget discussion
• Report on new part-time employee hire
• Arbor Day celebration and work day report
• Future projects report

The Authority approved the April 15, 2025 meeting minutes. It also accepted the April 2025 financial report and the final 2025‑2026 operating budget, with one member abstaining. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved April 15, 2025 meeting minutes (motion by David Manacek, seconded by Ed Prybylski)
• Approved April 2025 financial report (motion by Ed Prybylski, seconded by David Manacek; Duane Perkins abstained)
• Approved 2025‑2026 operating budget (motion by Ed Prybylski, seconded by David Manacek; Duane Perkins abstained)
• Adjourned meeting (motion by Nancy Wakeham, seconded by Ed Prybylski)

Richter Park Authority

The Richter Park Authority will meet to discuss operational reports and updates on the Richter House and HVAC systems. The body will also review an annual audit presented by Glenn Nanavaty and discuss purchasing procedures.

• Annual audit presentation by Glenn Nanavaty
• Discussion of purchasing procedures
• Richter House and HVAC updates
• Status of court striping and signage

Environmental Impact Commission

The Environmental Impact Commission is holding a working group session. The purpose of the meeting is to discuss updates to regulations.

• Discussion of Regulation updates

The Environmental Impact Commission Working Group met on May 19, 2025 from 4:30 p.m. to 5:45 p.m. Attendance included members Matthew Rose, Mark Massoud, Elizabeth Falk, Gary Dufel, Geoff Herald, Aichaet Flanagan, John Schwartz, Cristina Britton and staff Melissa Llera and others. The minutes contain no recorded approvals, denials, or other substantive actions.

Cultural Commission

The Commission will discuss the fiscal budget for year-end reconciliation and review scholarship winners from Danbury High School. The body is also preparing for a Literary Award reception on May 22.

• Review of fiscal budget for year-end reconciliation
• Review of Danbury High School scholarship winners
• Literary Award reception scheduled for May 22 at 6:00 PM in White Hall room 122
• Planning for Make Music Day on June 21
• Connecticut Open House Day scheduled for June 14

The Cultural Commission approved the April meeting minutes and authorized the Coordinator and Chairperson to finalize the commission’s expenses after budget reconciliation. A unanimous voice vote approved the budget reconciliation authorization. The commission tabled a token award for Park(ing) Day participants until July and approved the creation of several ad‑hoc committees for reminders, CoDA collaboration, and event planning.

• Approved April meeting minutes (unanimous vote)
• Authorized budget reconciliation and expense finalization (unanimous voice vote)
• Tabled token award for Park(ing) Day participants (until July)
• Approved formation of ad‑hoc committee to send event reminders (JMJagush & SFallon)
• Approved formation of ad‑hoc committee to work with CoDA next semester
• Approved formation of ad‑hoc committee for Hat City to Hollywood series (continuation)
• Motion to adjourn passed (unanimous voice vote)

City Council

The City Council is holding a public hearing to consider amending Section 8-2 of the City Code, which defines the boundaries of Danbury's seven voting wards. The proposed ordinance would replace the current ward map with a new one dated 2025 and update the written boundary descriptions accordingly. No other business is listed.

• Public hearing on Ordinance Sec. 8-2 – Voting Wards of City, with a new ward map dated 2025

Council members voted unanimously to close the public hearing. They then voted unanimously to adjourn the meeting. No substantive ordinance or policy decisions were made.

• Close public hearing motion carried unanimously
• Adjourn meeting motion carried unanimously

City Council

The City Council Ad Hoc Committee is meeting to discuss the appointment of independent auditors. This is the sole purpose listed for the meeting.

• Appointment of Independent Auditors

The council approved the recommendation to appoint RSM US LLP as the city’s independent auditor and accounting firm for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025. The motion was carried unanimously. The council also unanimously approved an adjournment of the meeting.

• Approved RSM US LLP as FY25 independent auditor (unanimous)
• Approved adjournment of meeting (unanimous)

Civil Service Commission

The Danbury Civil Service Commission is holding a special meeting to consider one item: certifying an eligibility list for the position of firefighter. No other business is on the agenda.

• Certification of eligibility list for Firefighter

Civil Service Commission

The Danbury Civil Service Commission is holding a special meeting to certify the eligibility list for firefighters. This is a procedural step to finalize a ranked list of candidates eligible for hiring. No other business is on the agenda.

• Certification of Eligibility List for Firefighter

Environmental Impact Commission

The commission will hold a public hearing and discuss several residential development projects. The meeting also includes reviews of three specific property violations.

• Public hearing for single family dwelling at 45 Saddle Rock Road
• Review of dwelling addition at 128 Great Plain Road
• Review of single family dwelling at 15A Mountainville Road
• Review of yard improvements at 5 Tarrywile Lake Road
• Notices of Violation for 196-200 Franklin Street Extension, 111 Coalpit Hill Road, and 124 Franklin Street

The Environmental Impact Commission approved the application for 31 Moody Lane with all conditions attached. It granted a 45‑day extension and continued the public hearing for the 45 Saddle Rock Road project. It also granted a 65‑day extension and tabled the 128 Great Plain Road application. Several other applications were tabled for future consideration.

• Approved No. 1234, 31 Moody Lane (6-0)
• Granted 45‑day extension for Application No. 1238, 45 Saddle Rock Road (6-0)
• Continued public hearing for Application No. 1238 until May 28, 2025 (6-0)
• Granted 65‑day extension for Application No. 1241, 128 Great Plain Road (6-0)
• Tabled Application No. 1241, 128 Great Plain Road (6-0)
• Tabled Application No. 1236, 15A Mountainville Road (6-0)
• Tabled Application No. 1237, 5 Tarrywile Lake Road (6-0)
• Motion to adjourn the meeting (6-0)

Boards of Awards

The Danbury Board of Awards will meet to review and decide on 13 procurement items, including software licenses, equipment repairs, sidewalk replacement, and water treatment control system work. The meeting is hybrid and open to the public via Zoom.

• Licensing & Inspection Software – Health & Human Services Dept.
• Purchase Polyethylene Pipe – Highway Dept.
• Repairs to Vactor Truck – Highway Dept.
• Replacement of Oak Lane Sidewalk – Construction Services Dept.
• West Lake Water Treatment Plant Control System Work – Public Utilities Dept.

The Board of Awards met on May 14, 2025 and unanimously approved a series of contracts and payments for city departments. The most significant approval was a $447,091 award to Elm Electric for construction at the West Lake Water Treatment Plant. Other approvals included a $78,120 purchase of polyethylene pipe from Core & Main, a $24,880 Vactor truck repair by CN Wood Enviro, a $20,000‑per‑year licensing software contract with Inspect2go, a $10,500 first‑year Records Management software contract with Stationsmarts, a $4,780 amendment to an HVAC upgrade with McKenney Mechanical, a $9,782 payment to Hemlock Construction for emergency road repairs, and a $12,450 amendment to a Microsoft SQL services contract with Computer Integrated Services.

• Approved $447,091 West Lake WTP construction award to Elm Electric (unanimous)
• Approved $78,120 purchase of 1,500‑ft polyethylene pipe from Core & Main (unanimous)
• Approved $24,880 Vactor truck repair contract with CN Wood Enviro (unanimous)
• Approved $20,000‑per‑year licensing software contract with Inspect2go for Health & Human Services (unanimous)
• Approved $10,500 first‑year Records Management software contract with Stationsmarts for Fire Dept. (unanimous)
• Approved $4,780 amendment to HVAC upgrade contract with McKenney Mechanical (unanimous)
• Approved $9,782 payment to Hemlock Construction for Great Pasture Road emergency repairs (unanimous)
• Approved $12,450 amendment to Microsoft SQL Database Services contract with Computer Integrated Services (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council Ad Hoc Committee will hold its second meeting to review proposed amendments to Ordinance Section 6-21, which would increase building permit fees for the first time in 20-30 years. The proposed changes would raise residential fees from $11 to $16 per thousand dollars of construction value and commercial fees from $18 to $23 per thousand, with automatic $1 increases every five years thereafter. The committee previously continued the meeting to request additional data on department costs and permit activity.

• Proposed increase in residential building permit fees: $11 to $16 per $1,000 of construction value
• Proposed increase in commercial building permit fees: $18 to $23 per $1,000 of construction value
• Fee structure has not been updated in 20-30 years; future automatic $1 increase every five years proposed
• Committee previously continued meeting to seek data on department costs and permit activity to justify increases
• Discussion of using fee revenue to support department operations and avoid property tax increases

The Ad Hoc Committee reviewed proposed changes to the Building Permit Fees under Ordinance Section 6-21. A motion to recommend that the City Council adopt these amendments was made by Member Wallace‑Smith, seconded by Member Fox, and carried unanimously. The meeting was then adjourned by a unanimous motion.

• Adopt amendments to Building Permit Fees (Section 6-21) – motion carried unanimously
• Adjourn meeting – motion carried unanimously

City Council

The City Council Ad Hoc Committee is discussing a proposed ordinance to create a Municipal School Bus Violation Detection Monitoring System, which would use cameras on school buses to capture vehicles illegally passing stopped buses. The ordinance authorizes a private vendor to install and operate the system, sets a $250 fine for violations, and outlines procedures for citation review and hearings. The committee is deciding whether to advance this ordinance to the full City Council.

• Proposed ordinance to add Article V to Chapter 46 of Danbury Code, authorizing digital video school bus violation detection
• Fine of $250 per violation, with funds used for public safety and vendor compensation
• Vendor will install, operate, and maintain the camera system under contract with the city
• Citations must be reviewed and certified by a police officer or authorized city employee
• Annual reporting to Connecticut Department of Transportation required on citations issued and funds collected

The council voted to recommend amending the City Code of Ordinances by adding Article 5 to Chapter 46, creating a Municipal School Bus Violation Detection Monitoring System with nine new sections (46‑193 to 46‑201). The motion passed unanimously. The council also unanimously adjourned the meeting.

• Recommended amendment adding Article 5 to Chapter 46 (Municipal School Bus Violation Detection Monitoring System) – motion carried unanimously
• Adjourned meeting – motion carried unanimously

Civil Service Commission

The Civil Service Commission will review and approve minutes from the previous meeting, acknowledge a new hire (Sean Storey as Water Treatment Plant Operator), and act on qualifying applications and certifying eligibility lists for Entry Level Police Officer and Auto Equipment Operator II positions. These actions determine which candidates are eligible for hiring by city departments.

• New hire: Sean Storey - Water Treatment Plant Operator
• Qualification of applications for Entry Level Police Officer
• Certification of Eligibility List for Entry Level Police Officer
• Certification of Eligibility List for Auto Equipment Operator II

The commission unanimously accepted the April 30 meeting minutes. It rejected applicants 863551 and 858047 for the Entry Level Police Officer position and accepted all other applicants. It also unanimously certified the eligibility lists for Entry Level Police Officer (expires May 14, 2026) and Auto Equipment Operator II (expires May 14, 2026). The meeting was then adjourned unanimously.

• Accepted April 30 minutes (unanimous)
• Rejected applicants 863551 and 858047 for Entry Level Police Officer; accepted all other applicants (unanimous)
• Certified Entry Level Police Officer eligibility list, expiration May 14, 2026 (unanimous)
• Certified Auto Equipment Operator II eligibility list, expiration May 14, 2026 (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Zoning Commission

The regular meeting of the Zoning Commission scheduled for May 13, 2025, has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for May 27, 2025.

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals meeting scheduled for May 8, 2025 has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for May 22, 2025. No items were discussed or decided.

• Meeting cancelled; no business conducted.

Boards of Awards

The Danbury Board of Awards will open bids and discuss seven purchasing items, including custodial services, a new truck for public utilities, water treatment chemicals, and emergency repairs to the Magnet School retaining wall. Decisions on contract awards are expected at this meeting.

• Bid #04-23-24-03: Custodial Services – Public Buildings
• Emergency repairs to the Magnet School Retaining Wall – Construction Services
• Paving of Pine Mountain Road – Highway Dept.
• Purchase of a 2025 Ford F150 SuperCab Truck – Public Utilities
• Bid #04-24-25-04: Chemicals – Water Dept.

The Board of Awards extended the Preferred Cleaning Services contract for fiscal year 2025‑2026 with a 3% increase. It approved purchases of air filters, an upper‑cab truck, chemicals, sewer‑truck pump work, and emergency stabilization of a school retaining wall. The Board also awarded the paving of the Danbury segment of Pine Mountain Road to the Town of Ridgefield. All motions were carried unanimously.

• Extended Preferred Cleaning Services contract for 2025‑2026 with 3% increase (unanimous)
• Awarded air filter purchase to Filter Sales and Service per MHEC contract (unanimous)
• Awarded upper‑cab truck purchase to Tasca Ford per State contract (unanimous)
• Awarded chemicals to low bidders by item (unanimous)
• Awarded sewer‑truck pump work to Sanitary Equipment Co., Inc. per Sourcewell contract (unanimous)
• Awarded paving of Danbury portion of Pine Mountain Road to Town of Ridgefield (unanimous)
• Ratified emergency engagement of Hemlock Construction for school retaining wall (unanimous)
• Motion to adjourn the meeting (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a regular meeting to continue two public hearings: a storage/warehouse project at 2 Great Pasture Road and a hotel conversion to apartments (Innovation Studios) at 18 Old Ridgebury Road. Commissioners will also discuss referrals to amend zoning regulations for family child care homes, consolidate fees, and update various sections of the zoning code. No new public hearings are scheduled for this meeting.

• Continuation of special exception/site plan for hotel conversion to apartments at 18 Old Ridgebury Road (Innovation Studios)
• Continuation of special exception/site plan for storage/warehouse at 2 Great Pasture Road
• Referral to amend zoning definitions and add family child care homes as permitted uses in residential zones
• Referral to consolidate all fees into one comprehensive section of zoning regulations
• Referral to update multiple zoning sections including D-TOD regulations and definitions

The Planning Commission unanimously accepted the April 16, 2025 minutes. It then closed the public hearings for the GPR Owner LP and Bright Ravens applications and moved each item to the Old Business agenda. No final approvals or denials were recorded for either application.

• Accepted April 16, 2025 minutes (unanimous voice vote)
• Closed public hearing on GPR Owner LP application (unanimous voice vote)
• Moved GPR Owner LP item to Old Business #1 (unanimous voice vote)
• Closed public hearing on Bright Ravens hotel conversion application (unanimous voice vote)
• Moved Bright Ravens item to Old Business #2 (unanimous voice vote)

City Council

The City Council Ad Hoc Committee will discuss the proposed acquisition of a 166.4-square-foot parcel at 233 White Street to complete safety and traffic flow improvements along the White Street corridor. The Planning Commission has given a positive recommendation. The committee will consider a resolution authorizing the acquisition by negotiation or eminent domain by October 1, 2025.

• Acquisition of 166.4 square feet from 233 White Street, LLC for roadway purposes
• Part of ongoing White Street and Locust Avenue intersection improvements project
• Planning Commission voted unanimously to recommend the acquisition
• Resolution authorizes city to acquire property by negotiation or eminent domain by October 1, 2025
• Property is already subject to city easement rights

The committee recommended that the full City Council approve acquiring a 166.4‑sq‑ft portion of 233 White Street, appraised at $1,350, to enable a road improvement project. The recommendation motion passed unanimously. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously.

• Recommended City Council approval of 233 White Street acquisition (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will consider the FY2026 budget appropriation and property tax levy, along with ordinances setting sewer and water rates effective July 1, 2025. The council will also act on a $3M capital improvement appropriation, several resolutions for police equipment grants, airport leases, and a street name change for Bronson Road. Several items were carried over from the April 1 meeting.

• FY2026 budget appropriations and property tax levy (items 1A-1E)
• Ordinance appropriating $3M for public improvements in the 2025-2026 capital budget
• Ordinances setting sewer and water rates effective July 1, 2025
• Congressionally Directed Spending grants for police equipment and technology (items 18, 19)
• Downtown Special Services District tax levy resolution (item 17)

The Danbury City Council approved the FY 2025‑26 appropriations and property‑tax levy, adopting the mayor’s budget with 3% salary increases for the mayor, city treasurer and town clerk. The council also authorized several lease agreements, a $7,526.75 fund transfer, a $3,500 furniture donation, and authorizations to apply for multiple grant programs. All items on the consent calendar were accepted unanimously.

• Approved FY 2025‑26 appropriations and property‑tax levy (Yes 18, No 3)
• Approved 3% salary increase for the Mayor (Yes 18, No 3)
• Approved 3% salary increase for the City Treasurer (Yes 18, No 3)
• Approved 3% salary increase for the Town Clerk (unanimous)
• Authorized lease for electronic voting equipment ($1 rental) (unanimous)
• Approved transfer of $7,526.75 from contingency to ordinances account (unanimous)
• Accepted donation of office furniture valued at $3,500 (unanimous)
• Authorized Mayor (or designee) to apply for and accept multiple grant funds for police equipment, sewer study, transit and airport lighting (unanimous)

Boards of Awards

The Danbury Board of Awards will review and award multiple bids and purchase orders for city projects and services. Items include an HVAC replacement, engineering designs, equipment for the career academy, emergency road repairs, and annual maintenance contracts. The meeting is hybrid and open to the public via Zoom.

• Bid #03-24-25-06: HVAC replacement at Richter Park Administration Building
• Engineering Services for Magnet School retaining wall final design and construction documents
• Engineering Services for Downtown Danbury Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) Streetscape Renaissance Project scope modification
• Emergency repairs to Great Pasture Road
• Purchase of physical fitness equipment and science laboratory equipment for Danbury Career Academy

The Board of Awards unanimously approved a series of contracts, including a $129,813 HVAC replacement at Richter Park Administration Building, engineering services for RHS Consulting Design and Martinez Couch & Associates, and fitness equipment purchases. The largest single approval was a $612,085.93 purchase of science laboratory equipment from Fisher Scientific, with the city expecting 80% state reimbursement. Additional actions included emergency road repair, contract extensions, and a re‑award of traffic‑guideline painting under a regional contract.

• Approved $129,813 HVAC replacement at Richter Park Administration Building to Encon Heating & Air Conditioning (unanimous)
• Approved $29,988 engineering services for Magnet School retaining wall to RHS Consulting Design (unanimous)
• Approved $22,400 engineering services for Downtown Danbury TOD streetscape to Martinez Couch & Associates (unanimous)
• Approved $21,865 purchase of physical fitness equipment to Total Fitness Equipment (unanimous)
• Approved $612,085.93 purchase of science laboratory equipment to Fisher Scientific (unanimous)
• Awarded emergency repair of Great Pasture Road to Hemlock Construction (unanimous)
• Rescinded prior award and re‑awarded painting of traffic guidelines to Safety Markings under CRCOG contract (unanimous)
• Extended bid with Phoenix Environmental Laboratories for an additional year (unanimous)

Environmental Impact Commission

The Environmental Impact Commission is holding a working group session on April 30, 2025, at City Hall. The sole purpose is to discuss updates to regulations. No specific proposals or decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Discussion of regulation updates

The Environmental Impact Commission held a special working‑group meeting on April 30, 2025, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:47 p.m. Attendance was recorded for several members, including Matthew Rose, Mark Massoud, Elizabeth Falk, and others. The group discussed the floor and process to update, but the minutes contain no recorded approvals, denials, or other formal actions.

POST 1983 Police Pension Board

The Post 1983 Police Pension Board will hold a video meeting on April 30, 2025. The agenda includes approving minutes from January 21, 2025, holding board elections per Sec. 32-201, and discussing a pension contribution request from former Probationary Police Officer Terrance Williams (hired 10/2/2024, separated 3/27/2025). The board will also review Graystone recommendations and fund reallocations.

• Accept minutes from January 21, 2025
• Pension board elections per Sec. 32-201 (President, Secretary)
• Former Probationary Police Officer Terrance Williams pension contributions request (hire 10/2/2024, separation 3/27/2025)
• Graystone recommendations and reallocations of funds

Civil Service Commission

The Danbury Civil Service Commission will consider an application appeal from a firefighter candidate, removals from eligibility lists, and qualification of applications for two positions. They will also review and accept prior meeting minutes and note a new hire for a Computer Technician.

• Application appeal from Firefighter Candidate #41581483
• Removal from MM III - Electrician Eligibility List for Candidate #61380806
• Removal from Truck Driver Eligibility List for Candidate #43065155
• Qualification of applications for Personal Property Coordinator and Auto Equipment Operator II
• New hire: Alex Lima as Computer Technician

The Civil Service Commission approved the minutes from the April 16 meeting. It accepted the appeal of firefighter applicant #41581483, Joseph Liburdi. It removed electrician candidate #43065155, Jodaly Paulino, from the eligibility list and tabled the truck‑driver eligibility removal for later discussion. It approved two applicants for Personal Property Coordinator and rejected two for Auto Equipment Operator II.

• Accepted April 16 minutes (unanimous)
• Accepted firefighter appeal for applicant #41581483 Joseph Liburdi (unanimous)
• Removed electrician candidate #43065155 Jodaly Paulino from MM III eligibility list (unanimous)
• Tabled removal of truck driver candidate from eligibility list for future discussion (unanimous)
• Approved Personal Property Coordinator applicants #62317976 and #52937815; rejected all others (unanimous)
• Rejected Auto Equipment Operator II applicants #62402939 and #56543462; accepted all others (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council Ad Hoc Committee is meeting to discuss a proposed amendment to Ordinance Section 8-2, which would redefine the boundaries of Danbury's seven voting wards (reapportionment). The agenda includes the full text of the proposed new ward descriptions. No other items are on the agenda.

• Proposed amendment to Ord. Sec. 8-2 redefining voting ward boundaries (reapportionment)

The ad hoc reapportionment committee voted to recommend that the full City Council adopt the amendments to Ordinance Section 8‑2, pending a public hearing and receipt of clarifying maps. The motion passed unanimously. The council then adjourned the meeting unanimously. No other actions were taken.

• Recommend to full Council adoption of Ordinance Sec. 8‑2 amendments (unanimous)
• Adjourn meeting (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council Ad Hoc Committee holds its third meeting to review an application for a tax deferral on a proposed 79-unit affordable senior housing development at 11 Boughton Street. The committee will consider updated information from a November 2024 meeting, including project changes and economic benefits, and may make a recommendation to the full council.

• Proposed 7-year, 100% tax deferral for a $33.5 million affordable senior housing project
• 79 units (61 one-bedroom, 18 two-bedroom) all designated as affordable
• Estimated annual tax revenue of $240,200 after deferral period
• Parking garage with 103 spaces included in the project
• Previous meeting in November 2024 continued subject to call of the chair

The council voted unanimously to recommend approval of the Assessment Deferral Agreement for 11 Boughton Street, requiring 80% of the units to be low‑income housing. The agreement will also include a clause that the deferral ends if the property is sold. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously.

• Approved Assessment Deferral Agreement for 11 Boughton Street (unanimous)
• Required 80% of units to be low‑income housing in the agreement (unanimous)
• Added transfer‑of‑ownership clause to the deferral agreement (unanimous)
• Adjourned the meeting (unanimous)

Cultural Commission

The Danbury Cultural Commission will consider a grant request of $9,300 from Musicals at Richter for its summer program. The commission will also hear reports on upcoming cultural events, discuss old and new business items including literary awards and an architecture walk, and review committee progress.

• Action on grant request: Musicals at Richter summer program for $9,300
• Literary Awards winners to be announced on May 22 at WCSU
• Architecture walking tour for Danbury High School postponed to September
• Ad hoc committee reviewing grant application and follow-up forms ongoing
• Coordinator reported 2nd Wednesday Poetry Open Mic on April 9 with 4 people

The Cultural Commission unanimously accepted the March meeting minutes. It approved a $7,750 grant for the Musicals at Richter summer season and an $80 reimbursement for printed materials to Commissioner John Cooke. The architecture walking tour scheduled for May 28 was postponed to the next semester.

• Accepted March minutes – unanimous voice vote
• Approved $7,750 grant to Musicals at Richter summer program – unanimous voice vote
• Approved $80 reimbursement to John Cooke for printed materials – unanimous voice vote
• Postponed May 28 architecture walking tour to next semester

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold public hearings to consider requests for zoning variances. These requests involve reducing yard setbacks and allowing parking in required front yards for residential and commercial properties.

• 85 Mill Plain Road: Request to reduce setbacks and landscape strips for gas station and convenience store renovation
• 6 Sage Road: Request to allow parking in the required front yard of a single family dwelling
• 52 Carol Street: Request to reduce side and front yard setbacks and allow a detached garage and accessory in the front yard

The board accepted the March 27, 2025 minutes and opened public hearings for three applications. After hearing on 85 Mill Plain Road, the applicant withdrew the driveway‑width variance and the board approved the remaining variances, requiring a revised site plan. The board then closed the public hearing and opened a voting session for that application. Public hearings for 6 Sage Road were also closed and a voting session opened.

• Accepted March 27, 2025 minutes (unanimous Ayes: Botelho, Trotta, Rivas, Hanna)
• Opened public hearings for applications 25-05, 25-06, and 25-04 (unanimous Ayes)
• Approved 85 Mill Plain Road variance, omitting Sec. 8.B.1.b.(4) (unanimous Ayes)
• Closed public hearing for 85 Mill Plain Road (unanimous Ayes)
• Opened voting session for 85 Mill Plain Road (unanimous Ayes)
• Closed public hearing for 6 Sage Road (unanimous Ayes)
• Opened voting session for 6 Sage Road (unanimous Ayes)

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing and Committee of the Whole meeting to discuss budget ordinances and resolutions. Key items include the fiscal year 2025-2026 appropriations, property tax levying, and utility rate settings.

• Appropriations and property tax levy for fiscal year July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2026
• Ordinance appropriating $3,000,000 for Public Improvements in the 2025-2026 Capital Budget
• Establishment of Sewer and Water rates as of July 1, 2025
• Resolution to approve $1,427,424 in Neighborhood Assistance Act applications for various community programs
• Resolution regarding the CT Municipal Redevelopment Authority

At the Committee of the Whole the council unanimously recommended adopting an ordinance to appropriate $3 million for public improvements and to issue $3 million in city bonds. The council also approved new sewer and water rates effective July 1, 2025, including a 10 % water‑rate increase and a 15‑yes‑2‑no vote on one water‑rate provision. A resolution authorizing tax‑credit funding under the 2025 Neighborhood Assistance Act passed 16‑yes‑0‑no‑1 abstention. The original motion to join the Connecticut Municipal Redevelopment Authority was withdrawn and a new motion to join was introduced.

• Recommended adoption of $3 M public improvements ordinance and bond issuance (unanimous)
• Approved division of sewer‑rate questions and separate voting (unanimous)
• Took no action on sewer‑rate Section 48‑168 (unanimous)
• Recommended adoption of Sewer Rate adjustments (Section 48‑234) (outcome recorded as recommendation)
• Recommended adoption of Water Rates Section 48‑70 (unanimous)
• Adopted Water Rates Section 48‑74 (15 Yes, 2 No – Emile Buzaid, Coelho)
• Approved Neighborhood Assistance Act resolution authorizing tax‑credit funding (16 Yes, 1 Abstention – Salvatore)
• Withdrew original motion to join CT Municipal Redevelopment Authority (unanimous)

Boards of Awards

The Danbury Board of Awards is meeting to review and decide on six procurement and contract items, including a subrecipient agreement for operating two homeless shelters, a bid for irrigation replacement at Hatters Park, and security access control upgrades at multiple city buildings. The board will also consider plumbing repairs, smoke detector purchases, and engineering services for a trail project.

• Subrecipient Agreement with ARC to manage Danbury Support Center at 41 New Street and 98 Elm Street shelters
• Bid #03-24-25-02: Irrigation System Replacement at Hatters Park Softball Fields
• Plumbing Services for emergency repair of Margerie Pump Station
• Security Access Control Upgrades at Veterans Hall, Library, City Hall, Fire Dept. HQ, and three fire engines
• Engineering Services for Norwalk River Valley Trail - Tarrywile Trail

The Board unanimously approved an amendment to the MOU with the Association of Religious Communities to extend the Danbury Support Center through June 30 2026 and fund it with up to $530,000 from CDBG and ESS grants. It also approved contracts for a $40,000 irrigation bid at Hatters Park, a $160,785 emergency repair of the Margerie Pump Station, $49,999 of smoke detectors for the Fire Department, $17,298.84 of security upgrades for public buildings, and $74,000 of engineering services for the Norwalk River Valley trail. All motions were carried unanimously.

• Approved $530,000 ARC Support Center agreement extension (unanimous)
• Awarded $40,000 irrigation contract to Northeast Irrigation (unanimous)
• Awarded $160,785 emergency repair contract to Adolf Krueger Co. (unanimous)
• Awarded $49,999 smoke detector purchase to Grainger (unanimous)
• Awarded $17,298.84 security access upgrade to United Alarm (unanimous)
• Awarded $74,000 engineering services to Stantec Consulting (unanimous)

Environmental Impact Commission

The Environmental Impact Commission will continue a public hearing for a proposed single-family dwelling at 45 Saddle Rock Road. The agenda also includes old business items for additions and construction at 128 Great Plain Road, 15A Mountainville Road, 5 Tarrywile Lake Road, and 31 Moody Lane. The commission will review notices of violation for 196-200 Franklin Street Extension and 111 Coalpit Hill Road, and consider permit extensions at Candlewood Pines.

• Continued public hearing for single-family dwelling, deck, and driveway at 45 Saddle Rock Road (Application #1238)
• Old business: Addition to existing dwelling at 128 Great Plain Road (#1241)
• Old business: Construction of single-family dwelling at 15A Mountainville Road (#1236)
• Old business: Rear yard improvements at 5 Tarrywile Lake Road (#1237), with opposition letter from neighbors
• Notices of violation for 196-200 Franklin Street Extension and 111 Coalpit Hill Road

The Commission accepted the minutes from the April 9 meeting. It approved continuing the public hearing for Application No. 1238 at 45 Saddle Rock Road until the May 14 meeting. Several other applications (1241, 1236, 1237, 1234) were tabled, and a 65‑day extension was granted for Application No. 1236. No final approvals or denials were made on those tabling motions.

• Accepted April 9 minutes (unanimous Ayes)
• Continued public hearing for Application 1238, 45 Saddle Rock Road (unanimous Ayes)
• Tabled Application 1241, 128 Great Plain Road (unanimous Ayes)
• Granted 65‑day extension for Application 1236, 15A Mountainville Road (unanimous Ayes)
• Tabled Application 1236, 15A Mountainville Road (unanimous Ayes)
• Tabled Application 1237, 5 Tarrywile Lake Road (unanimous Ayes)
• Tabled Application 1234, 31 Moody Lane (unanimous Ayes)

Pension Boards - Joint Meetings

The Joint Pension Board met to review a 46-page presentation from Morgan Stanley-Graystone regarding the city's portfolio. The body discussed market volatility, investment allocations, and the relationship between stocks and bonds.

• Review of Morgan Stanley-Graystone's 'Retirement Board Meeting — April 2025' presentation
• Discussion of U.S. economy impacts on Danbury's portfolio
• Review of investment allocations and strategic allocation highlights
• Analysis of the rolling 5-year average and rate of return

The joint pension board met on April 22, 2025 to review a 46‑page presentation on the city’s portfolio. Attendees included city officials and Morgan Stanley‑Graystone representatives. The discussion covered market conditions, bond and stock performance, debt service, and strategic allocation. No formal actions or votes were recorded.

Zoning Commission

The Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing on a petition to amend the CA-80 zone to allow high precision tool manufacturing and assembly. The commission will also discuss consolidating all fees into one section of the zoning regulations and a broad set of amendments to update definitions and comply with the D-TOD regulations. A future public hearing on adding family child care homes as permitted uses in residential zones is scheduled for May 27.

• Public hearing on petition to amend Sec 5.B.1 and add Secs 5.B.2.a.(47) & 5.B.4.f to allow high precision tool manufacturing in the CA-80 zone
• New business: petition to amend fee schedule (Secs 8.E.10, 10.B.2, 11.B.4) to consolidate all fees into one comprehensive section
• New business: petition to amend numerous sections including definitions, district regulations, D-TOD, landscaping, signs, and site plan review for clarity and compliance
• Reference only: petition to amend definition of family child care homes and group child care homes and add as permitted uses in residential zones (public hearing May 27)

The commission unanimously approved a petition to amend the CA‑80 zone, adding high‑precision tool manufacturing and assembly as a permitted use. It also accepted two additional petitions—one to consolidate fee schedules and another to update numerous zoning regulations—and referred both to WestCOG and the Planning Commission for further review. The meeting minutes from April 8, 2025 were approved, and the session was adjourned.

• Approved amendment to CA‑80 zone adding high‑precision tool manufacturing (8‑aye roll‑call vote)
• Accepted fee‑schedule amendment petition, placed on file and referred to WestCOG & Planning Commission (8‑aye voice vote)
• Accepted comprehensive zoning‑regulation amendment petition, placed on file and referred to WestCOG & Planning Commission (8‑aye voice vote)
• Approved April 8, 2025 meeting minutes (8‑aye voice vote)
• Adjourned meeting (8‑aye voice vote)

City Council

The City Council Ad Hoc committee is meeting to discuss the proposed education budget for Danbury Public Schools. The meeting includes presentations from school district officials. The proposed budget is available on the city's website and in the Legislative Assistant's Office.

• Discussion of Danbury Public Schools proposed budget
• Budget document available online and in Legislative Assistant's Office as of April 3, 2025

The ad hoc education budget committee reported a $7.9 M surplus for 2022‑23, an anticipated $9.4 M surplus for 2023‑24, and an unaudited $2.4 M surplus for 2024‑25. Members discussed staffing gaps, contract negotiations, and the use of one‑time ARPA funds for supplies and equipment. The council voted to adopt the Mayor’s education budget as presented, with the motion passing unanimously. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously.

• Adopt Mayor’s education budget – motion passed unanimously
• Adjourn meeting – motion passed unanimously

Other Post Employment Benefits (OPEB) Board

The Other Post Employment Benefits (OPEB) Board is meeting to review investments with Graystone Consulting. No other agenda items are listed for this session.

• Investment review presentation by Graystone Consulting

Boards of Awards

The Danbury Board of Awards will meet to consider awarding contracts for 11 items, including the Downtown Danbury Transit-Oriented Development Streetscape Renaissance Project Phase II, heating fuel tank replacements at various schools, and other infrastructure and equipment purchases. All items are up for decision at this meeting.

• Bid #02-24-25-02: Downtown Danbury Transit-Oriented Development Streetscape Renaissance Project – Phase II
• Bid #03-24-25-03: Dump Body with Plow & Combination Spreader
• Shelter Rock Road Sidewalk Installation Project
• Danbury High School Crotty Stadium Sport Lighting Project – Additional Work
• Bid #08-24-25-03: Heating Fuel Tank System Replacements – Various School Locations

The Board of Awards unanimously approved multiple contracts, including a $6,550,629.71 award for the Downtown Danbury Transit‑Oriented Development Streetscape Phase II to J. tapaluccio, Inc. All motions were carried unanimously and the meeting adjourned at 10:19 AM.

• Awarded $6,550,629.71 to J. tapaluccio, Inc. for Downtown Danbury TOD Streetscape Phase II (unanimous)
• Awarded $116,163.00 to Viking Cives for Dump Body with Plow & Combination Spreader (unanimous)
• Awarded $28,395.00 to Reliable Excavating Co., Inc. for Shel k Road Sidewalk Installation (unanimous)
• Approved $105,650.00 change order to Musco Sports Lighting for Danbury High School Crotty Stadium lighting (unanimous)
• Extended two‑year contracts with Tectonic Engineering, Stantec Consulting, BL Companies, RHS Consulting for on‑call bridge engineering (unanimous)
• Awarded $933,950.00 to True Blue Environmental for fuel tank replacements at King Street Primary and Intermediate schools (unanimous)
• Awarded $19,584.23 to Econolite Systems for traffic signal controller cabinet (sole source, unanimous)
• Awarded $63,317.06 to Motorola Solutions for six APX8000 portable radios for Emergency Management (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Danbury Planning Commission meets virtually on April 16, 2025. No public hearings are scheduled; a continuation of a special exception for converting a hotel into apartments (Innovation Studios) at 18 Old Ridgebury Road is tabled at the applicant's request with no testimony taken. The commission will also discuss a new application for metal fabrication and storage at 4 LeeMac Avenue and several referrals for water/sewer extensions and a property acquisition.

• Bright Ravens IS Danbury LLC – Special Exception/Site Plan for hotel-to-apartment conversion (Innovation Studios) at 18 Old Ridgebury Road (CA-80 Zone) – continued to May 7, 2025
• JAR Associates LLC – Application for Special Exception/Site Plan for metal fabrication, outdoor storage, and warehouse at 4 LeeMac Avenue (IL-40 Zone) – public hearing date to be determined
• 8-24 Referral: Time extension for water main extension at 21 Old Sherman Turnpike
• 8-24 Referral: Time extension for water & sewer mains on Fairfield Avenue & Morton Street
• 8-24 Referral: City acquisition of portion of 233 White Street

The commission accepted the April 2, 2025 minutes. It tabled two special‑exception hearings to May 7, 2025. It gave positive recommendations for extending the water main on Old Sherman Turnpike and for extending water and sewer mains on Fairfield Avenue and Morton Street, as well as for a parcel acquisition for White Street improvements. The meeting was adjourned by unanimous voice vote.

• Accepted April 2, 2025 minutes (3 ayes, voice vote)
• Tabled GPR Owner LP special‑exception hearing, continued to May 7, 2025 (4 ayes, voice vote)
• Tabled Bright Ravens hotel‑to‑apartment conversion, continued to May 7, 2025 (4 ayes, voice vote)
• Positive recommendation for water‑main extension at 21 Old Sherman Turnpike (4 ayes, voice vote)
• Positive recommendation for water and sewer‑main extensions on Fairfield Ave & Morton St (4 ayes, voice vote)
• Positive recommendation for parcel acquisition for White Street improvements (4 ayes, voice vote)
• Adjourned meeting (4 ayes, voice vote)

Civil Service Commission

The Civil Service Commission will meet to review personnel changes and process employment applications. The body will address appeals and eligibility lists for truck drivers and qualify applications for firefighters.

• New hires: Rodrigo H. Fuenzalida and Douglas C. Lord as Library Technical Assistants
• Resignation: Alexander P. Greczylo, Firefighter
• Application appeals for Truck Drivers
• Certification of Eligibility List for Truck Driver
• Qualification of applications for Firefighter

The commission unanimously approved the minutes from the April 2 meeting, hired two library technical assistants, accepted appeals for two truck‑driver applicants, certified the Truck Driver eligibility list through April 16, 2026, and rejected nine firefighter applicants while accepting the rest. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Accepted April 2 minutes (unanimous)
• Hired Rodrigo H. Fuenzalida as Library Technical Assistant – Civil Engagement & Marketing
• Hired Douglas C. Lord as Library Technical Assistant – Project Coordinator
• Accepted appeal for truck‑driver applicants Jimmy Andrews and Antonio Cabral (unanimous)
• Certified Truck Driver eligibility list, expiring April 16, 2026 (unanimous)
• Rejected firefighter applicants 62117616, 37512894, 41581483, 51847598, 61657596, 61676103, 61853426, 61720730, 61757875 (unanimous)
• Accepted all other firefighter applicants as meeting requirements (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Tarrywile Park Authority

The Tarrywile Park Authority will consider new job descriptions, the final 2025-2026 operating budget, and elect Janet Harner as Secretary. The agenda also includes a presentation on the Norwalk River Valley trail, a staff report, and updates on meadow maintenance and Arbor Day events.

• Norwalk River Valley trail presentation by Andrea Gardner
• Approval of minutes from March 18, 2025
• New job descriptions presented by Susan Nolan
• Final 2025-2026 operating budget approval
• Election of Janet Harner to Secretary position

The Authority elected Janet Harner as Secretary by unanimous vote. It also approved the July 2024‑March 30 2025 income statement with a 6‑0‑1 vote and postponed the 2025‑2026 budget approval until May. Several operational plans, including mowing schedules and Arbor Day activities, were approved unanimously.

• Approved March 18 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved income statement for July 2024‑Mar 30 2025 (6‑0‑1)
• Approved task‑force mowing schedule plan (unanimous)
• Approved Arbor Day volunteer plans (unanimous)
• Tabled new job descriptions until May meeting (unanimous)
• Elected Janet Harner as Secretary (unanimous)
• Tabled acceptance of 2025‑2026 budget until May (no vote recorded)
• Closed meeting (unanimous)

Richter Park Authority

The Richter Park Authority will meet to review reports from the business manager, golf professional, and finance committee. The body will discuss old business regarding a cell tower, Richter House updates, and capital projects.

• Cell tower status
• Richter House updates
• Capital projects
• Assistant Pro status

Local Emergency Planning Committee

The Danbury Local Emergency Planning Committee will meet to review and discuss the city's Hazmat Emergency Plan, along with presentations from the Fire Department on first-due response, the Everbridge public information system, and the city's GIS capabilities. The meeting also includes welcome remarks by the mayor, introductions, new business, and public comment. No votes or binding actions are listed on the agenda.

• Review of Danbury Hazmat Emergency Plan
• Danbury Fire Dept. First Due presentation by Lt. Gabriel Rivera
• Public Information Everbridge presentation by Erin Henry
• Danbury GIS presentation by Yuri Farrison
• Welcome remarks by Mayor Roberto Alves

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals meeting scheduled for April 10, 2025 has been cancelled. All applications previously scheduled will be heard at the next regular meeting on April 24, 2025.

Boards of Awards

The Danbury Board of Awards will consider and vote on eight procurement items, including a fourth amendment to the agreement with IXP Corporation for the Public Safety Emergency Communications Center. Other items involve purchases of emergency vehicle equipment, network switches, wireless access points, traffic signal controllers, and utility upgrades. The meeting is open to the public via Zoom.

• Amendment #4 to agreement with IXP Corporation for Public Safety Emergency Communications Center
• Bid #01-23-24-02: Furnish & Install Emergency Vehicle Equipment for Police & Fire
• Purchase of LAN Network Switches for Danbury Career Academy
• Rebuild Primary Sludge Pump at Waste Water Treatment Plant
• Upgrades to Biogas System at Landfill

The Board unanimously approved several contracts, including a one‑year extension of the Public Safety Emergency Communications Center agreement with IXP Corporation for $2,972,160, and an extension of the emergency vehicle equipment bid with Fleet Auto. It also awarded network switches to Total Communications, wireless access points and UPS to ePlus Technology, traffic signal controllers to Econolite Systems, and various utility and construction services to Veolia Water, John Zink Company, The Stone Construction Company, Ferguson Waterworks, and Earthmovers. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved Amendment #4 to IXP Corp communications contract ($2,972,160) – unanimous
• Extended emergency vehicle equipment bid with Fleet Auto for one year – unanimous
• Awarded LAN network switches to Total Communications ($329,222.68) – unanimous
• Awarded wireless access points and UPS to ePlus Technology ($275,211.83) – unanimous
• Awarded traffic signal controllers to Econolite Systems ($44,101.00) – unanimous
• Awarded primary sludge plant work to Veolia Water ($16,655.00) – unanimous
• Awarded biogas system work to John Zink Company ($36,000.00) – unanimous
• Awarded FOB Danbury product to The Stone Construction Company ($38.55/yard) – unanimous

Environmental Impact Commission

The commission will hold a continued public hearing and review old business regarding residential projects. The meeting also includes the review of two notices of violation and three permit extension requests for Candlewood Pines.

• Continued public hearing for single family dwelling at 45 Saddle Rock Road
• Review of addition at 128 Great Plain Road
• Review of single family dwelling at 15A Mountainville Road
• Review of rear yard improvements at 5 Tarrywile Lake Road
• Notices of violation for 196-200 Franklin Street Extension and 111 Coalpit Hill Road

The Environmental Impact Commission continued the public hearing for Application No. 1238 at 45 Saddle Rock Road. It also tabled Applications No. 1241, 1236, 1237, and 1234, as well as permit extensions for projects 651R-AA, 661E-AA, and 665E-AA, until the next regular meeting. All motions passed unanimously. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Continued public hearing for Application No. 1238 (45 Saddle Rock Rd) – unanimous
• Tabled Application No. 1241 (128 Great Plain Rd) until next meeting – unanimous
• Tabled Application No. 1236 (15A Mountainville Rd) until next meeting – unanimous
• Tabled Application No. 1237 (5 Tarrywile Lake Rd) until next meeting – unanimous
• Tabled Application No. 1234 (31 Moody Lane) until next meeting – unanimous
• Tabled permit extension for #651R-AA (Candlewood Pines) pending more information – unanimous
• Tabled permit extension for #661E-AA (Candlewood Pines) pending more information – unanimous
• Tabled permit extension for #665E-AA (Candlewood Pines) pending more information – unanimous

City Council

The City Council's Budget Ad Hoc Committee is meeting to discuss the proposed Public Works budget for the upcoming fiscal year. The agenda includes review of budgets for departments such as Forestry, Public Utilities, Engineering, Highway, Parks, Recreation, and Public Buildings, as well as related commissions and authorities. The proposed budgets are on file in the Legislative Assistant's Office and on the city website.

• Review of proposed Public Works budget including Forestry, Public Utilities, Engineering, Highway, Parks, Recreation, and Public Buildings
• Budgets for Cultural Commission, Lake Kenosia Commission, Danbury Museum & Historical Authority, and Tarrywile Park Authority included
• Meeting open to the public at City Hall, 155 Deer Hill Avenue, 3rd Floor Conference Room 3C

The council voted to adopt the Public Works budget for fiscal year 2025‑2026 as presented by the mayor. The motion was carried unanimously. The meeting was then adjourned by a unanimous vote.

• Adopt Public Works Budget FY 2025‑2026 (unanimous)
• Adjourn meeting (unanimous)

Zoning Commission

This meeting is largely procedural, with no public hearings scheduled. The main discussion item is a petition to amend zoning regulations to define and permit family and group child care homes in all residential zones. A separate reference item proposes adding high-precision tool manufacturing to the CA-80 zone. Both items have public hearings set for future meetings.

• Petition to amend zoning regulations to define family and group child care homes and add them as permitted uses in all residential zones (public hearing May 20, 2025)
• Petition to amend CA-80 zone to add high-precision tool manufacturing as a permitted use (public hearing April 22, 2025)
• Acceptance of minutes from March 11, 2025 meeting

The Zoning Commission unanimously accepted the March 11, 2025 minutes. It also unanimously accepted the Planning Director’s petition to amend multiple sections of the zoning regulations to add family and group child‑care homes as permitted uses in all residential zones, directing the petition be placed on file and referred to WestCOG and the Planning Commission for reports. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously.

• Accepted March 11, 2025 minutes (5-0 voice vote)
• Accepted petition to amend zoning regulations to add family and group child‑care homes, placed on file and referred to WestCOG and Planning Commission (5-0 voice vote)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0 voice vote)

City Council

This is a Budget Ad Hoc meeting of the Danbury City Council focusing on the Government I portion of the city budget. The council will discuss the proposed budget, which was made available on April 3, 2025. No votes or decisions are recorded; this is a working session to review allocations for several city departments.

• Review of proposed budget for Government I, covering departments such as Planning & Zoning, Registrar of Voters, Public Library, Town Clerk, Probate Court, Fair Rent Commission, Candlewood Lake Authority, Long Ridge Library, and Conservation Commission
• Budget document available on city website and in Legislative Assistant's Office since April 3, 2025

The council voted to adopt the General Government I Budget as presented. The budget includes a 3% raise for the Town Clerk effective Dec 1 2025 and July 1 2026. Both motions passed unanimously. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Adopt General Government I Budget as presented (unanimous)
• Approve 3% Town Clerk salary raises effective Dec 1 2025 & July 1 2026 (unanimous)
• Adjourn meeting (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council's Budget Ad Hoc Committee is meeting to review and discuss the proposed budget for Government II, which includes departments such as Finance, Risk Management, Human Resources, and others. A copy of the proposed budget is available on the city's website and in the Legislative Assistant's Office. No specific votes or decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Discussion of proposed budget for Government II (Finance, Risk Management, HR)
• Committee members include Chair Andrea Gartner, city staff from Finance, IT, Tax Assessor, Tax Collector, Purchasing

The council voted to adopt the Government II Budget as presented. The budget includes a 3% salary increase for the City Treasurer effective December 1 2025 and a second raise on July 1 2026. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously.

• Adopted Government II Budget with 3% City Treasurer raise (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council Ad Hoc Committee will review proposed budgets for Health & Human Services and Public Safety departments. No votes are scheduled; this is a working session to examine spending plans for agencies including Police, Fire, Health & Human Services, and Animal Control.

• Review of proposed budgets for Police, Fire, Animal Control, and Emergency Management
• Review of proposed budgets for Health & Human Services, Elderly Services, and Veterans Advisory
• Discussion of funding for HART Bus and Neighborhood Assistance (UNIT)
• Committee members include Chair Frank Salvatore and Finance Director Dan Garrick

Councilman Giordano moved, and Councilman Rickert seconded, a recommendation that the City Council adopt the Health and Human Services Budget and the Public Safety Budget for fiscal year 2025‑2026. The motion carried unanimously. The council then adjourned the meeting by a unanimous vote.

• Adopted Health & Human Services and Public Safety budgets for FY 2025‑26 (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Boards of Awards

The Danbury Board of Awards will meet to decide on eight contract awards, including purchases of ammunition for the Police Department, firmware upgrades and maintenance for Fire Department radio equipment, thermal imagers for the Fire Department, a scheduling system for the Library, a one-year extension of a Taxserv collections services agreement, a tractor for the Airport, engineering services for two parcels at 33 East Franklin Street and 72-80 Maple Street, and Phase II energy efficiency upgrades at various schools and city buildings.

• Purchase of ammunition for Police Dept.
• Upgrade firmware and preventive maintenance on Motorola APX radio equipment (35 mobiles, 140 portables) for Fire Dept.
• Purchase of 4 Bullard DXT Thermal Imagers and accessories for Fire Dept.
• Engineering services for 33 East Franklin Street and 72-80 Maple Street parcels
• Energy efficiency upgrades Phase II – mechanical, field lighting, and additional lighting at various schools and city buildings

The Board of Awards unanimously approved a series of purchases, including police ammunition, fire department radio maintenance, thermal imagers, a library scheduling system, a tax‑service contract extension, an airport tractor, and Maple Street park engineering services. It also approved a Phase II energy‑efficiency upgrade with Resource Lighting & Energy, a net cost of $5,521,540, contingent on favorable reviews and contract terms. All motions were carried unanimously.

• Awarded $79,620 police ammunition purchase to Eagle Point Gun (unanimous)
• Awarded $17,373.13 fire radio firmware/maintenance to Northeastern Communications (unanimous)
• Awarded $26,522.72 fire thermal imagers to Fire Tech & Safety (unanimous)
• Awarded $16,978.21 library scheduling system to Advanced Telesystems Group (unanimous, pending mayor approval)
• Approved one‑year extension of Taxserv Capital Services agreement (unanimous)
• Awarded $55,965.81 airport John Deere tractor to United Ag & Turf (unanimous)
• Awarded $200,000 Maple Street Parks engineering services to WSP (unanimous)
• Awarded Phase II energy‑efficiency upgrade to Resource Lighting & Energy, net cost $5,521,540 (unanimous, contingent on reviews)

Planning Commission

The Danbury Planning Commission will continue a public hearing on a proposal to convert a hotel at 18 Old Ridgebury Road into apartments (Innovation Studios). A new public hearing will be held for a special exception/site plan for a storage, truck terminal, and warehouse at 2 Great Pasture Road. The commission also received a referral to amend the CA-80 zone to allow high precision tool manufacturing, with a public hearing scheduled for April 22. One withdrawn application for a warehouse expansion at 33 Turner Road is noted.

• Continued public hearing: Bright Ravens IS Danbury LLC – hotel conversion to apartments at 18 Old Ridgebury Road
• New public hearing: 2 GPR Owner LP – special exception/site plan for storage, truck terminal, and warehouse at 2 Great Pasture Road
• Referral to amend CA-80 zone to add high precision tool manufacturing as a permitted use
• Withdrawn: Belimo Air Controls – warehouse expansion at 33 Turner Road
• Floodplain permits for reference at 2 Great Pasture Road, 17 Miry Brook Road, and 160-162 Deer Hill Avenue

The commission accepted the March 19 minutes and noted the withdrawal of a Belimo Air Controls warehouse application. It voted to continue public hearings on the GPR Owner LP industrial site plan and the Bright Ravens hotel‑to‑apartment conversion. Finally, it gave a unanimous positive recommendation for the Planning Director’s petition to amend the CA‑80 zoning regulations.

• Accepted March 19, 2025 minutes (5 ayes, voice vote)
• Noted withdrawal of Belimo Air Controls warehouse application
• Continued public hearing on GPR Owner LP special‑exception/site‑plan (5 ayes, voice vote)
• Continued public hearing on Bright Ravens IS D: LLC hotel‑to‑apartment conversion (5 ayes, voice vote)
• Recommended a positive recommendation for the petition to amend CA‑80 zoning regulations (5 ayes, voice vote)

Civil Service Commission

The Civil Service Commission will review and approve previous meeting minutes, and act on personnel status changes including new hires, promotions, and resignations. New business items include certification of eligibility lists for several positions and acknowledgement of a reclassification for a DMEA Administrative Coordinator position. The meeting is largely procedural, focusing on routine personnel actions.

• New hires: Kristen Kops & Jaime Lopez-Castillo as Police Officers
• New hires: Madeline Beckham and Lauren Kochanov as Clerk Typist II in Assessor's office
• Promotion: Tammy Sullivan to Account Clerk II in Tax Collector
• Certification of eligibility lists for Electrician, Operator Repairperson, and Public Safety Technology Manager
• Acknowledgement of reclassification of DMEA Administrative Coordinator position

The commission unanimously approved the minutes from the March 6 meeting. It certified the MM III‑Electrician, Operator Repairperson, and Public Safety Technology Manager eligibility lists, each with an expiration date of April 2 2026. The commission also rejected a set of truck‑driver applicants who did not meet minimum requirements, accepted all other applicants, and approved the reclassification of the Administrative Coordinator position from grade 4 to grade 5. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Accepted March 6, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Certified MM III‑Electrician eligibility list (expires 4/2/2026) (unanimous)
• Certified Operator Repairperson eligibility list (expires 4/2/2026) (unanimous)
• Certified Public Safety Technology Manager eligibility list (expires 4/2/2026) (unanimous)
• Rejected specified truck‑driver applicants and accepted all others (unanimous)
• Acknowledged reclassification of Administrative Coordinator to grade 5 (unanimous)
• Adjourned the meeting (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will meet to consider appropriations for the 2025-2026 fiscal year and set water and sewer rates. The agenda also includes several property acquisitions and airport grant resolutions.

• Appropriations for the Fiscal Year beginning July 1, 2025
• Ordinance appropriating $3M for Public Improvement in the 2025-2026 Capital Budget
• Sewer and Water rate ordinances effective July 1, 2025
• City acquisition of property at 233 White Street
• AIP/AIG FAA Grants for Runway 17-35 at Danbury Airport (DXR)

The council unanimously approved a resolution authorizing the Assessor to apply a modified motor vehicle depreciation schedule for grand‑list years beginning Oct. 1, 2024 and to adjust the 2024 grant list. It also consented to city easement transfers for flashing beacons on 82 Park Avenue ($2,300) and 100 Aunt Hack Road ($500). The council confirmed appointments of a zoning‑violation hearing officer and a commission on aging member, and approved the Danbury Music Centre lease renewal with revised basement language. Several items were referred to committees or ad‑hoc groups for further study.

• Approved modified motor vehicle depreciation schedule; assessor authorized to apply it (unanimous)
• Consented to easement transfer for flashing beacon at 82 Park Avenue, compensation $2,300 (consented)
• Consented to easement transfer for flashing beacon at 100 Aunt Hack Rd., compensation $500 (consented)
• Confirmed appointment of Wayne A. Skelly as Zoning Violation Hearing Officer (unanimous)
• Confirmed reappointment of Kay Schreiber to the Commission on Aging (unanimous)
• Approved lease renewal for Danbury Music Centre with updated basement language (unanimous)
• Tabled Downtown Special Services District Tax Levy until May 6, 2025 public hearing
• Referred voting‑ward amendment to an Ad Hoc committee for further work

City Council

At its March 4, 2025 meeting, the Danbury City Council voted unanimously to waive the reading of the Ad Hoc committee minutes and then referred an ordinance (Sec. 2-259) from the Government Entities Review Committee to a public hearing followed by a Committee of the Whole. The agenda contained only this one substantive item alongside routine procedural actions.

• Referral of Ordinance Sec. 2-259 (Government Entities Review Committee) to a public hearing and Committee of the Whole

The council unanimously approved the lease for Danbury Hackerspace. It also approved the lease for the New American Dream Center with a vote of 17‑1. A unanimous motion adopted the ad‑hoc recommendations to renew Ordinance Sec. 2‑259 for several agencies, extending each for the specified term. The council took no action on the Danbury Housing Partnership, resulting in its sunset.

• Approved Danbury Hackerspace lease (unanimous)
• Approved New American Dream Center lease (Yes 17, No 1)
• Renewed Commission for Persons with Disabilities for five years (unanimous)
• Renewed Danbury Aquifer Protection Agency for five years (unanimous)
• Renewed Fair Rent Commission for five years (unanimous)
• Renewed Board of Ethics for five years (unanimous)
• Extended Design Review Board for two years (unanimous)
• Took no action on Danbury Housing Partnership (sunset) (unanimous)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold public hearings on two applications. The first seeks a front yard setback reduction at 2 Tucktaway Lane to build a three-season porch. The second involves multiple variance requests at 52 Carol Street for an addition, detached garage, retaining walls, and parking/front yard modifications. The board will also approve minutes from its previous meeting.

• Public hearing #25-03: Reduce front yard setback from 50' to 35' at 2 Tucktaway Lane for a three-season porch.
• Public hearing #25-04: Multiple variances at 52 Carol Street, including side yard setback from 15' to 10.1', front yard setback from 30' to 16.9', parking in front yard, detached accessory in front yard, detached garage within front yard setback, and excavation within 5 ft of property line.
• Acceptance of minutes from March 13, 2025 meeting.

The Zoning Board accepted the March 13 minutes and opened public hearings for two applications. It approved the variance for 2 Tucktaway Lane, allowing a reduced front‑yard setback for a three‑season porch. The board chose to continue the public hearing on the 52 Carol Street application, postponing any decision on its multiple variances.

• Accepted March 13, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Opened public hearings for Application 25-03 and 25-04 (unanimous)
• Closed public hearing for Application 25-03 (unanimous)
• Opened voting session for Application 25-03 (unanimous)
• Approved Application 25-03 (front‑yard setback reduction for three‑season porch) (unanimous)
• Continued public hearing for Application 25-04 (variances for 52 Carol Street) (unanimous)

Parking Authority

This meeting of the Danbury Parking Authority consists of standard procedural items: approval of previous minutes, a financial report, chairman's and director's reports, and sections for new and old business. No specific proposals, ordinances, or public hearings are listed on this agenda, indicating a routine administrative session.

• Approval of minutes from previous meeting
• Financial report review
• Chairman's and director's reports
• Discussion of new and old business

Civil Service Commission

The Civil Service Commission will review minutes from March 6, consider personnel actions including new hires for two police officers and a clerk typist, a promotion, and several resignations, and discuss certification of eligibility lists for electrician, operator repairperson, and public safety technology manager positions.

• New hires: Kristen Kops and Jaime Lopez-Castillo as police officers
• New hire: Madeline Beckham as Clerk Typist II in Assessor's office
• Promotion: Tammy Sullivan to Account Clerk II in Tax Collector
• Resignations: Shannon Betts, John Kennedy (firefighter), John Saffioti
• Certification of eligibility lists for MM III Electrician, Operator Repairperson, Public Safety Technology Manager

Boards of Awards

The Danbury Board of Awards will meet to decide on 11 procurement items, including technology equipment for the Danbury Career Academy, maintenance contracts, and the sale of a decommissioned fire house. The meeting is open to the public via Zoom.

• Sale of decommissioned Volunteer Fire House at 17 North Street
• Furnish & install digital display panels at Danbury Career Academy
• Purchase of 25 Apple iMac computers for Danbury Career Academy
• Bid #01-24-25-06 for Danbury Career Academy Phase 4 technology equipment
• Annual maintenance for Fire Dept. First Due Management System

The Board of Awards unanimously approved a series of procurement contracts, including a $401,000 sale of the decommissioned volunteer fire house at 17 North Street. It also approved contracts for traffic safety markings, digital display panels, computers, a Mitel phone system, and a $1,319,231.89 technology equipment bid for the Danbury Career Academy. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved $20,000 Safety Markings, Inc. traffic painting requisition (unanimous)
• Approved $35,124.68 RnB Enterprises digital display panels (unanimous)
• Approved $36,125.00 Apple computers purchase (unanimous)
• Approved $193,809.68 Total Communications Mitel phone system (unanimous)
• Approved $1,319,231.89 RnB Enterprises Phase 4 technology equipment bid (unanimous)
• Approved $41,530.00 McKenney Mechanical HVAC upgrade (unanimous)
• Approved $401,000.00 sale of decommissioned volunteer fire house to Adis Nikocevic (unanimous)
• Approved $52,380.00 amendment to CIS network services change order (unanimous)

Environmental Impact Commission

The commission will hold a public hearing for a new home at 45 Saddle Rock Road. Members will also discuss several pending applications for residential additions and improvements, as well as an industrial storage expansion.

• Public hearing: Construction of single family dwelling at 45 Saddle Rock Road
• Expansion of outdoor storage, drive aisles, and parking at 2 Great Pasture Road
• Application for restoration of swimming beaches at Post Road & Paul Street beaches
• Residential improvements including a pool and dock at 5 Tarrywile Lake Road
• Notice of Violation for 196-200 Franklin Street Extension

The Environmental Impact Commission approved a motion to continue the public hearing for Application No. 1238 at 45 Saddle Rock Road until the April 9, 2025 meeting. Earlier actions included accepting the March 12 minutes, opening the public hearing for the application, and adding the previous record to the file. The commission also voted to table Application No. 1241 at 128 Great Plain Road pending a site walk.

• Accepted March 12, 2025 minutes (6-0)
• Opened public hearing for Application No. 1238, 45 Saddle Rock Road (7-0)
• Added previous record EIC#846 to Application No. 1238 file (7-0)
• Continued public hearing for Application No. 1238 until April 9, 2025 (7-0)
• Tabled Application No. 1241, 128 Great Plain Road pending site walk (7-0)

Candlewood Lake Authority

The Candlewood Lake Authority's Public Safety Committee will meet via Zoom to discuss the status of Lake Patrol Officer recruits, DEEP training and new hires, equipment updates, and budget considerations for the 2025/26 season. Recommendations from this committee will be brought to the full Authority for action.

• Status of LPO (Lake Patrol Officer) recruits
• DEEP training / new hires and re-hires
• Equipment update
• 25/26 Budget considerations
• Upcoming season planning

Zoning Commission

The regular Zoning Commission meeting scheduled for March 25, 2025 has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for April 8, 2025 at 7:00 PM.

City Council

The Margerie Reservoir Trail Advisory Committee, a joint Danbury-New Fairfield body, will meet for its 13th session. Agenda items include reviewing B&L website data, approving invoices, and setting the next meeting date. The previous meeting approved $60,300 in vendor invoices and advertising costs.

• Review of B&L website survey and interactive map data
• Approval of outstanding or new invoices (amounts not specified in this agenda)
• Public speaking period for resident comments
• Scheduling of next meeting

The Margerie Reservoir Trail Advisory Committee moved agenda Item #7 to Item #3, waived the reading of the minutes, and accepted the January 28, 2025 minutes, all by unanimous vote. The committee also approved B&L Invoice #11079 for $8,040. The next meeting was set for April 22, 2025, pending a new date due to a scheduling conflict, and the meeting adjourned unanimously.

• Moved Item #7 to Item #3 on agenda (unanimous)
• Waived reading of the minutes (unanimous)
• Accepted minutes from January 28, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved B&L Invoice #11079 for $8,040 (unanimous)
• Scheduled next meeting for April 22, 2025 (subject to date change)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Cultural Commission

The Cultural Commission will act on a $15,000 grant request from CityCenter for a summer program series. Commissioners will also review minutes, hear public comment, and receive updates on Poet Laureate events, a high school architecture walking tour, and committee work on grant forms and the Hat City to Hollywood series.

• Action on grant request: CityCenter - Summer program series $15,000
• Consideration of revised grant proposal form by ad hoc committee
• Update on Poet Laureate Third Thursday poetry reading changed to Second Tuesday
• Discussion of high school architectural walking tour on proposed dates in May
• New Business: Literary Award rules

The Cultural Commission accepted the February minutes by unanimous vote. It approved a $7,000 grant for CityCenter Danbury’s summer concerts, festivals and street fair by unanimous voice vote. Commissioners agreed to give the Community Enhancement Award to Ives Bank. An $80 reimbursement to John Cooke for POEM City printing was also approved unanimously.

• Accepted February minutes (unanimous vote)
• Approved $7,000 grant to CityCenter Danbury summer programs (unanimous voice vote)
• Awarded Community Enhancement Award to Ives Bank (consensus)
• Approved $80 reimbursement to John Cooke for printed materials (unanimous voice vote)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:52 pm (unanimous voice vote)

City Council

The City Council Ad Hoc Committee is meeting to discuss and vote on a five-year lease renewal for the Danbury Music Centre at 254-256 Main Street. The lease sets annual rent at $1, with the tenant responsible for most utilities except HVAC, electricity, sewer, and water. The Planning Commission has already given a positive recommendation subject to review by Corporation Counsel and City Council. The committee will decide whether to approve the lease as presented or with modifications.

• Five-year lease renewal for Danbury Music Centre at 254-256 Main Street
• Annual rent of $1 per year
• Tenant pays utilities except HVAC, electricity, sewer, and water
• Planning Commission voted unanimously in favor on February 19, 2024
• Lease includes $2 million combined liability insurance requirement

The council voted to accept the lease renewal for the Danbury Music Centre as presented, including the change that removes the basement reference. The new lease term is five years instead of ten, and the city’s annual cost to maintain the building is about $45,000. Both motions were carried unanimously.

• Accepted lease renewal with basement language change (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Boards of Awards

The Danbury Board of Awards will hold a hybrid meeting on March 19, 2025, to discuss two items: a change order for engine replacement on a SWAT vehicle for the Police Department, and a one-time custom public safety/First Responder plan for wireless voice, data, and accessories under a State of CT contract. The meeting is open to the public via Zoom.

• Engine Replacement & Related Work for SWAT Vehicle – Change Order – Police Dept.
• Wireless Voice, Data & Accessories – State of CT Contract – One-Time Custom Public Safety/First Responder Plan, Equipment, & Smartphone Retention Credit Offer – All Using Departments

The Board unanimously approved an amendment adding $2,880 to the existing engine replacement contract for the Police Department's SWAT unit. The Board also unanimously approved awarding cell services and related equipment to Verizon under the State contract and accepting Verizon's one‑time offer. Both motions were carried without dissent.

• Approved $2,880 amendment to SWAT engine replacement contract (unanimous)
• Approved award of Verizon cell services and equipment per State contract (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a hotel conversion to apartments and mixed-use at 18 Old Ridgebury Road. The body will also consider a fast food restaurant application and review DOT easement acquisitions for pedestrian beacons.

• Public hearing for hotel conversion to apartments/mixed use at 18 Old Ridgebury Road
• Possible action on fast food restaurant and drive-through application at 55 Newtown Road
• CTDOT easement acquisition for flashing beacons on Park Avenue and Aunt Hack Road
• Proposed zoning amendment to allow high precision tool manufacturing in the CA-80 zone
• Tabled hearing for warehouse expansion at 33 Turner Road

The Danbury Planning Commission unanimously approved a special exception and site plan for a fast-food restaurant with a drive-through at 55 Newtown Road, subject to standard conditions including a reciprocal easement. The commission also continued two public hearings (hotel conversion at 18 Old Ridgebury Road and warehouse expansion at 33 Turner Road) to the next meeting, and gave positive recommendations for two CTDOT easement acquisitions for rapid flashing beacons.

• Approved special exception/site plan for fast-food restaurant at 55 Newtown Road (5-0)
• Continued public hearing for hotel conversion to apartments at 18 Old Ridgebury Road to April 2, 2025 (5-0)
• Continued public hearing for warehouse expansion at 33 Turner Road to next meeting (5-0)
• Positive recommendation for CTDOT easement for rapid flashing beacon on Park Avenue (5-0)
• Positive recommendation for CTDOT easement for rapid flashing beacon on Aunt Hack Road (5-0)
• Accepted minutes of February 19 and March 5, 2025 (5-0)

Environmental Impact Commission

The Danbury Environmental Impact Commission is holding a special working group session to discuss updates to its regulations. This is a working group meeting; no votes or decisions are scheduled. The session is open to the public.

• Discussion of regulation updates for the Environmental Impact Commission

The Environmental Impact Commission's working group met on March 18, 2025, but the minutes record no substantive decisions, approvals, or votes. The meeting was procedural, with notes taken by member Elizabeth Falk and adjourned at 5:37 p.m.

Tarrywile Park Authority

The Tarrywile Park Authority will consider authorizing a task force to review and adjust job descriptions for the Executive Director and Event Coordinator positions, and to hire a qualified individual. The positions will remain part-time and pay will be within the 2025-2026 budget. The board will also discuss the financial report, approval of the 2024-2025 audit, and a meeting with the mayor.

• Authorize task force to review and adjust job descriptions for Executive Director and Event Coordinator and hire a qualified individual
• Financial report and approval of 2024-2025 audit
• Discussion of meeting with the mayor
• Park Priorities Task Force report from Duane Perkins
• Executive session

The Tarrywile Park Authority unanimously accepted the financial report and independent audit for the year ending June 30, 2024, which showed total net assets of $160,000 and liabilities of $81,000. The board also approved a motion to create a task force to adjust the job description for a new part-time employee, and accepted a new logo designed and donated by Connor Michalek. All decisions were unanimous.

• Approved December 18, 2024 minutes (unanimous)
• Accepted financial report and audit for year ending June 30, 2024 (unanimous)
• Authorized task force to adjust job description for new part-time employee (unanimous)
• Accepted new logo designed by Connor Michalek (unanimous)

Richter Park Authority

The Richter Park Authority will hold its monthly meeting to review operational reports and conduct old business. The agenda includes a status update on a cell tower.

• Cell tower status update

City Council

The City Council Ad Hoc Committee is meeting to discuss the city's membership in the Connecticut Municipal Redevelopment Authority. No votes or decisions are scheduled; the agenda lists only this discussion item.

• Discussion of CT Municipal Redevelopment Authority membership

The Ad Hoc Committee voted unanimously to recommend that the full City Council adopt a resolution to join the CT Municipal Redevelopment Authority, subject to a public hearing to be set by the Council. The authority offers access to $60 million in bond funding (with an additional $30 million expected in June 2026) for grants and loans supporting transit, downtown, and housing development. No final decision was made; the recommendation now goes to the full Council.

• Recommended adoption of resolution to join CT Municipal Redevelopment Authority, subject to public hearing (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council Ad Hoc Committee on Illegal Apartments holds its second meeting, focusing on zoning and health department enforcement. Members are reviewing zoning regulations, definitions of dwelling types, and enforcement options including cease-and-desist orders and citation fines. No votes or decisions are scheduled; the session is a discussion of existing codes and penalties.

• Review of zoning definitions for one-family, two-family, and three-family dwellings
• Discussion of cease-and-desist order process under Connecticut General Statutes § 8-12
• Citation fines of $150 per day for zoning violations under Danbury Code § 34-52
• Statutory penalties of $10–$250 per day or imprisonment for willful violations
• Presentation of blank cease-and-desist order form and health department occupancy code sections

The City Council's Ad Hoc Committee on Illegal Apartments held its second meeting, hearing from the Building Inspector and Health & Human Services about current enforcement. Officials reported 85 open complaints, with an estimated 90% of identified overcrowded units being illegal apartments. The committee voted unanimously to continue the ad hoc to hear from Shawn Stillman, Director of the UNIT, about potential ordinance changes. No ordinances were changed or approved at this meeting.

• Continued ad hoc committee to hear from Shawn Stillman, Director of UNIT, on ordinance changes (unanimous)
• Heard report: 85 open illegal apartment complaints; 60-70% have written orders
• Heard estimate: ~90% of identified overcrowded units are illegal apartments
• Heard estimate: over 1,000 rooming houses exist in Danbury; under 10 are permitted
• Heard that state statute limits fines to up to $2,000 per violation
• Heard that city must assist displaced families up to $4,000 under Uniform Relocation Act

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on application #25-02 for 40 Apple Ridge Road, seeking variances to increase roof projection height from 10 to 16 feet, increase sign sizes and number of signs, and allow flashing illumination for a secondary school. No other business is scheduled.

• Request to increase roof projection height from 10' to 16' for rooftop mechanical equipment at 40 Apple Ridge Road
• Request to increase free-standing sign face area from 32 sq ft to 102 sq ft (two-sided, 51 sq ft per side)
• Request to increase number of wall signs from one to four, with total wall sign area increasing from 32 sq ft to 346 sq ft
• Request to increase wall sign height from 20' to 50'5" for Sign A and to 28'4" for Sign B
• Request to allow flashing or moving illumination on a free-standing sign for a secondary school