East Haven public meetings in 2022
26 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Old Cemetery Board
The Board decided to keep Garden of Eden Landscaping for another one-year contract. They also approved the November 17, 2022 meeting minutes and the treasurer's report.
- Approved minutes from November 17, 2022 regular meeting with corrections (unanimous)
- Accepted Treasurer's Report as read (unanimous)
- Agreed to retain Garden of Eden Landscaping for a new one-year contract
- Agreed to keep Christmas decorations up until the end of January
Board of Finance
The Board of Finance voted to refer a $300,000 transfer for legal and lawyer fees to the Town Council. The funds are proposed to come from the Self Insurance Reserve and Contingency accounts.
- Referred $300,000 transfer for Legal & Lawyer fees to Town Council (All in favor, Mayor recused)
Board of Finance
The Board of Finance approved the 2023 meeting schedule and referred three fund transfers for IT, Assessor, and Fire Department expenses to the Town Council. The board also discussed the operational budget and revenue projections for the new ice rink.
- Approved meeting minutes from August 16 and September 21, 2022
- Approved 2023 Schedule of Meetings List
- Referred $75,238 transfer from IT Other Contractual to Regular Salaries to Town Council
- Referred $24,900 transfer from Assessor Wages to Data Processing to Town Council
- Referred $47,000 transfer from Fire Volunteer Tax Abatement to Vehicle Repairs to Town Council
Police Commission
The Commission unanimously approved CTDOT projects to upgrade traffic signals and pedestrian controls at Route 337, Coe Avenue, and Silver Sands Road. Six department policies were updated to maintain CALEA accreditation standards. The board also approved the November 30 special meeting minutes and December monthly reports.
- Approved DOT State Project Nos. 0173-0519 & 0156-0183 for traffic and pedestrian control upgrades (Unanimous)
- Approved revised policy 101.4 Template for Written Directives (Unanimous)
- Approved revised policy 103.4 Body Armor (Unanimous)
- Approved revised policy 105.10 Uniforms, Equipment, and Personal Appearance (Unanimous)
- Approved revised policy 414.7 Motorized Pursuits (Unanimous)
- Approved revised policy 425.4 Missing Persons (Unanimous)
- Approved revised policy 606.5 Emergency Mobilization and Preparedness (Unanimous)
- Approved Special Meeting minutes of November 30, 2022 (Unanimous)
Civil Service Commission
The Commission certified the employment of three individuals for school and fire department roles. It also established an eligibility list for Account Clerk-Payables and certified candidates for Custodian positions.
- Certified employment of Andrea D'Angelo and Jenna Leone as Secretary Grade Level 10 (Unanimous)
- Established Eligibility List for Account Clerk-Payables and certified top 3 names (Unanimous)
- Certified employment of Harrison Newman as Firefighter/Paramedic (Unanimous)
- Certified top 2 available names in rank order for Custodian (Unanimous)
- Approved $22.00 payment to Ricoh for rental fee (Unanimous)
Zoning Board of Appeals
The Zoning Board of Appeals approved two residential expansion applications and referred one to the Planning and Zoning Commission. One application for a garage was continued to January pending more detailed floor plans.
- Approved Application No. 22-24 for 2nd floor expansion at 301 Mansfield Grove Road (5-0)
- Approved Application No. 22-25 for addition at 329 Bradley Street (5-0)
- Referred Application No. 22-26 for 836 Foxon Road to Planning and Zoning Commission (5-0)
- Continued Application No. 22-27 for garage at 210B Cosey Beach Avenue to January meeting (5-0)
- Approved November 17 meeting minutes (5-0)
Fire Commission
The Fire Commission approved a conditional offer of employment to Harrison Norman. The commission also accepted the previous meeting minutes and reports from the Chief and Assistant Chief.
- Approved conditional employment offer to Harrison Norman (Unanimous)
- Accepted previous meeting minutes (Unanimous)
- Accepted Chief's Report (Unanimous)
- Accepted Assistant Chief's Report (Unanimous)
Zoning Board of Appeals
The Board approved a variance for a house addition at 378 Mansfield Grove Road, conditioned on a Town Engineer review. A request for variances to keep an already-built dormer at 67 Minor Road was denied. Application No. 22-21 was not heard due to a notice error.
- Approved Application No. 22-23 for 8’ x 15’ house addition at 378 Mansfield Grove Road (5-0)
- Denied Application No. 22-20 for existing dormer at 67 Minor Road (5-0)
- Scheduled special meeting for December 15, 2022
Old Cemetery Board
The Board approved the 2023 meeting dates and the October 27, 2022, minutes. The treasurer's report was accepted, and the Board discussed ongoing landscaping and infrastructure updates at the Old Cemetery.
- Approved October 27, 2022 regular meeting minutes with one correction (unanimous)
- Accepted treasurer's report as read (unanimous)
- Approved 2023 meeting dates schedule as presented (unanimous)
Hagaman Memorial Library Board
The Hagaman Memorial Library Board of Trustees will meet to review October 2022 financial reports and the director's monthly statistics. They will discuss old business including a new library sign and a capital improvement budget spanning FY 2019-2020 to FY 2023-2024. New business includes approving Raymond James funds for the final roof repair payment to Silktown Roofing to qualify for a Connecticut State Library construction grant, and deciding whether to continue the Everybody Learns Wi-Fi program. The board will also set its 2023 meeting schedule and the library's 2023 holiday schedule.
- Approve Raymond James Fund money for final roof repair payment to Silktown Roofing to apply for Connecticut State Library construction grant
- Discuss applying for Connecticut State Library Construction Grant in 2023
- Consider continuing or ending the Connecticut Education Network's Everybody Learns Wi-Fi program
- Review capital improvement budget for FY 2019-2020 through FY 2023-2024
- Approve purchase of new A/V system for the DeMay Room
The Board approved funding for a staff Christmas party and authorized the library to self-manage its outdoor WI-FI. Members also updated the 2023 meeting and holiday schedules and approved a contract for retirement plan reporting.
- Approved up to $1,000 for staff Christmas party
- Approved Helming & Co. for TIAA-CREF retirement reporting (not to exceed $1,500)
- Approved self-managing CEN outdoor WI-FI with annual license costs
- Approved 2023 meeting schedule to occur on the third Thursday of each month
- Approved 2023 Holiday Schedule including Juneteenth (June 19th)
- Approved December 26, 2022, as the staff day off for Christmas
- Approved placing town reimbursement for roof repairs into the Raymond James account
- Approved October 2022 minutes and Treasurer's Report
Inland Wetlands & Watercourses Commission
The Commission approved the 2023 meeting schedule with one amendment. A public hearing for an application at 33 Foxon Hill Road was continued to a future date.
- Approved 2023 Meeting Schedule with amendment to add December 13, 2023 meeting
- Continued Public Hearing for Application No. 2023-01 (33 Foxon Hill Road) to January 11, 2023
Old Cemetery Board
The Board accepted the minutes from the September 29, 2022 meeting and the treasurer's report. Members discussed ongoing landscaping issues, bulb planting, and holiday decorations for the cemetery.
- Approved September 29, 2022 regular meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Accepted treasurer's report as read (unanimous)
- Decided Chairperson Sand will make the large wreath for the gate and put greens in the urns
Civil Service Commission
The commission voted unanimously to certify the next three available names in rank order from the eligibility list to fill one town clerk position, after the original candidates were found lacking necessary skills.
- Certified next three names on eligibility list for town clerk position (unanimous)
- Adjourned meeting at 7:03 p.m. (unanimous)
Fire Commission
The Fire Commission met and approved the previous month's minutes and the chief's and assistant chief's reports. No communications, unfinished business, or public session were held. The meeting was brief and procedural.
- Approved previous month's minutes (unanimous)
- Accepted chief's report (unanimous)
- Accepted assistant chief's report (unanimous)
Zoning Board of Appeals
The East Haven Zoning Board of Appeals approved a variance for a roof repair at 8 Hilton Avenue (Application 22-14) after finding a land-based hardship. Two applications for 3 Minor Road (22-11 and 22-13) were denied without prejudice because the applicant's attorney was absent. A revised deck proposal at 21 Wood Terrace (22-19) was approved with a condition that the deck stay at least 10 feet from the side property line.
- Approved Application 22-14 (8 Hilton Ave) for roof height variance (5-0)
- Approved Application 22-19 (21 Wood Terrace) for deck variance with 10-foot setback condition (5-0)
- Denied Applications 22-11 and 22-13 (3 Minor Road) without prejudice due to applicant absence (5-0)
- Approved minutes from June 16, August 25, and September 8, 2022 meetings (5-0 each)
Hagaman Memorial Library Board
The Library Board of Trustees will meet to review financial reports for September 2022, including the treasurer's report and investment fund statements. They will also discuss a proposed purchase of a new audiovisual system for the DeMayo Room and revisit capital improvement budgets for fiscal years 2019-2020 through 2023-2024.
- Purchase new A/V system for the DeMayo Room
- Review capital improvement budgets for FY 2019-2020 to FY 2023-2024
- Treasurer's report including Raymond James account and Nationwide statement for Berman account
- Monthly statistics and project updates from the director
The board approved the purchase of a new A/V system for the DeMayo Community Room from Diversified at a cost of $9,845.73, with $4,750 from the library budget and $5,995 from the DeMayo fund. Minutes from January 2022 and the September special meeting were approved with a correction. The treasurer's report was also approved. No other substantive decisions were made.
- Approved purchase of A/V system from Diversified for $9,845.73 (motion passed)
- Approved minutes from January 2022 and September special meeting with correction (motion passed)
- Approved treasurer's report as presented (motion passed)
Hagaman Memorial Library Board
The Board of Trustees will review the August 2022 financial and statistical reports. Discussion includes capital improvement budgets, a CARES Act credit application, and the permanent elimination of overdue fines.
- Capital Improvement Budget for FY 2019-2020 and FY 2019-2020 to FY 2023-2024
- Employee Retention Credit application under the CARES Act
- Permanent elimination of library overdue fines
- Employee contribution to health insurance updates
Hagaman Memorial Library Board
The regularly scheduled meeting for September 15, 2022, was cancelled because a quorum was not reached. A special meeting is scheduled for September 29 at 7:00 pm.
- Cancellation of September 15 meeting due to lack of quorum
- Special meeting scheduled for September 29 at 7:00 pm
Hagaman Memorial Library Board
The Board of Trustees will review financial reports and monthly statistics from August 2022. Discussion includes capital improvement budgets, a CARES Act employee retention credit application, and the permanent elimination of overdue fines.
- Capital Improvement Budget for FY 2019-2020 and FY 2019-2020 to FY 2023-2024
- Employee Retention Credit application under the CARES Act
- Permanent elimination of library overdue fines
- Employee contribution to health insurance updates
Hagaman Memorial Library Board
The Board of Trustees will discuss the 2022-23 budget and the preparation of the FY 2021-22 federal income tax return. The meeting includes reports on library statistics and project updates.
- Proposal for Helming & Company to prepare the 2021 Form 990 Federal Income Tax Return
- Proposal for Helming & Company to assist the Director with the FY 2023-24 proposed budget
- Review of the 2022-23 Budget including Town Annual Appropriation and Library Revenue
- Discussion on permanently eliminating library overdue fines
- Application for Employee Retention Credit under the CARES Act
Hagaman Memorial Library Board
The Board of Trustees meeting scheduled for July 28, 2022, was cancelled due to a lack of a quorum.
Hagaman Memorial Library Board
The Board of Trustees will review the 2022-23 budget and capital improvement budgets. Discussion items include a computer lease extension and the permanent elimination of library overdue fines.
- Permanent elimination of library overdue fines
- Library's 2022-23 Budget including Town Annual Appropriation
- One year extension on Hewlett Packard Financial Services computer lease
- Proposal for Helming & Company to prepare the FY 2021-22 Form 990 tax return
- Application for Employee Retention Credit under the CARES Act
Hagaman Memorial Library Board
The Board of Trustees will review financial reports and the FY 2022-23 budget proposal for the Town of East Haven. The meeting includes discussions on CARES Act and American Rescue Plan Act grant applications. The board will also consider dissolving the A. Berman Memorial Fund for emergency roof repairs.
- FY 2022-23 Budget Proposal to the Town of East Haven
- Dissolution of A. Berman Memorial Fund for emergency roof repair
- Employee Retention Credit application under the CARES Act
- American Rescue Plan Act Grant Application to the Connecticut State Library
- Capital Improvement Budget for FY 2019-2020 through FY 2023-2024
Hagaman Memorial Library Board
The Board of Trustees will review the FY 2022-23 budget proposal and the annual HVAC maintenance service from George Ellis & Company. The meeting includes reports on financial activities and project updates from various committees.
- FY 2022-23 Budget Proposal to the Town of East Haven
- George Ellis & Company May 2022—April 2023 Annual Planned HVAC Maintenance Service
- Directors and Officers Insurance Policy Renewal for May 2022-April 2023
- Dissolution of the A.J. Berman Memorial Fund for emergency roof repair
- American Rescue Plan Act Grant Application to the Connecticut State Library
Hagaman Memorial Library Board
The Board of Trustees will discuss staff wages and guidelines regarding library closures due to the coronavirus. The meeting also includes discussions on federal relief programs, grant applications, and the FY 2022-23 budget proposal.
- Deciding how to pay staff wages and benefits during library closures
- Paycheck Protection Program application under the CARES Act
- Employee Retention Credit application under the CARES Act
- American Rescue Plan Act Grant Application to the Connecticut State Library
- FY 2022-23 Budget Proposal to the Town of East Haven
Zoning Board of Appeals
The February 17, 2022 regular meeting and special meeting of the Zoning Board of Appeals were cancelled.