East Haven public meetings in 2024
193 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Fire Commission
The East Haven Board of Fire Commission has cancelled its regular meeting scheduled for December 30, 2024, due to a lack of quorum. The next regular meeting is set for January 27, 2024, at the Bradford Manor Firehouse. This agenda is solely a cancellation notice with no items to discuss.
- Regular meeting of December 30, 2024 cancelled due to lack of quorum
Town Council
The East Haven Town Council regularly scheduled meeting for December 30, 2024, has been canceled. No other business is listed.
Old Cemetery Board
The East Haven Old Cemetery Board is holding a special meeting to handle standard administrative items including approval of previous minutes, a treasurer's report, and updates on ongoing projects such as landscaping, bamboo concerns, a retention wall, and entrance pavers. The agenda does not include any major decisions or public hearings.
- Approval of minutes from November 21, 2024 special meeting
- Treasurer's report
- Landscaping project update
- Bamboo concerns discussion
- Retention wall and entrance pavers project updates
Board of Finance
The East Haven Board of Finance has cancelled its regular meeting scheduled for December 18, 2024. No business will be conducted. The notice was issued on December 11, 2024.
Police Commission
The Honorable Board of Police Commissioners has canceled its regular monthly meeting scheduled for December 17, 2024. No business will be conducted at this meeting.
- Meeting canceled by Chairman Dominic Balletto
East Haven Arts Commission
The Arts Commission will meet to review financial and grant reports and receive updates from the performing and visual arts committees. The body will vote on a candidate to lead the Fundraising Committee.
- Vote on candidate to Chair Fundraising Committee
- Update on Town Stipend
- Grant updates
- Giving Tuesday Report
The East Haven Arts Commission discussed fundraising and grant opportunities, deciding to ask Callie Fusco to chair the Fundraising Committee with a formal vote next month. They received a $7,500 stipend and plan to request an increase to $10,000. No formal votes were taken on these items; the only votes were to accept minutes and adjourn.
- Accepted November 19 minutes (all in favor)
- Agreed to ask Callie Fusco to chair Fundraising Committee (vote next month)
- Adjourned meeting at 8:25 p.m. (all in favor)
Economic Development Commission
The regular meeting scheduled for December 12, 2024, was canceled due to a lack of quorum.
Inland Wetlands & Watercourses Commission
The regular meeting of the East Haven Inland Wetlands and Watercourses Commission scheduled for December 11, 2024, has been cancelled. No items were discussed or decided.
Civil Service Commission
The East Haven Civil Service Commission will consider old business items including requests for certified lists for Police Officer C, Public Safety Dispatcher, Fire Captain, Battalion Chief, Board of Education Secretary II, and Assistant Finance Director. Under new business, the commission will discuss a Manager of Police Accreditation and Crime Analysis position. The meeting includes public comment and approval of prior minutes.
- Police Officer C — request for certified list
- Public Safety Dispatcher — request for certified list
- Fire Captain and Battalion Chief — requests for certified lists
- Assistant Finance Director — request for certified list
- New position: Manager of Police Accreditation and Crime Analysis
The East Haven Civil Service Commission unanimously approved several personnel actions, including establishing eligibility lists for Secretary II and Assistant Finance Director positions, and beginning a testing process for Public Safety Dispatcher. They also accepted the job description for a new Manager of Police Accreditation and Crime Analysis position and waived the exam for this instance only. No public comment was made, and no action was taken on police officer hiring or fire department positions.
- Approved minutes of November 12, 2024 meeting (unanimous)
- Approved testing process for Public Safety Dispatcher using CPCA Exam, passing score 70 (unanimous)
- Established eligibility list for Secretary II, certifying top 3 names (unanimous)
- Established eligibility list for Assistant Finance Director, certifying top 3 names (unanimous)
- Accepted job description for Manager of Police Accreditation and Crime Analysis and waived exam (unanimous)
Recreation & Athletic Complex Commission
The Recreation & Athletic Complex Commission will consider finalizing the design of pickleball courts/park and authorizing the purchase of a new roller skating floor. The meeting also includes approval of prior minutes, any correspondence, and a director's report.
- Finalization of pickleball courts/park
- Purchase of new roller skating floor
- Approval of meeting minutes
- Director's report
The commission approved the September meeting minutes and received updates on recreation projects. Pickleball courts are complete, the new playground is nearly finished pending ground cover installation, and the town purchased a pickleball ball feeder machine and a new roller skating floor. No formal votes were taken on these updates.
- Approved September meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Noted pickleball courts complete
- Noted playground awaiting ground cover pour
- Noted purchase of pickleball ball feeder machine
- Noted purchase of new roller skating floor
Town Council
The East Haven Town Council will consider setting a public hearing for an ordinance authorizing the purchase of land at 8 Tyler Street Ext. The council will also hold a discussion on the town's blight ordinance, with no public comment or action to be taken. Routine approvals, correspondence, and subcommittee reports are also scheduled.
- Setting a public hearing for an ordinance to purchase land at 8 Tyler Street Ext.
- Discussion of the town's blight ordinance (no action)
Police Commission
The Honorable Board of Police Commissioners has canceled its regular monthly meeting scheduled for November 26, 2024, in lieu of a special meeting held on November 18, 2024. No other items are on the agenda.
Fire Commission
The East Haven Fire Commission will consider a modification application for temporary fuel tanks at Robinson Aviation, review supporting background and response documents, and receive the chief's report.
- Review of Robinson Aviation temporary fuel tanks modification application
- Review of background memo and modification response documents
- Chief's report for November 25, 2024
Town Council
The Administrative Service Committee will hold a regular meeting to set the agenda for the upcoming Town Council meeting on December 2, 2024. No specific items or decisions are listed; the session is procedural in nature.
- Meeting purpose: set the December 2, 2024, Town Council agenda
Old Cemetery Board
The regular meetings scheduled for November 21, 2024, and December 26, 2024, have been cancelled. The cancellation is due to a change in meeting venue.
Old Cemetery Board
The East Haven Old Cemetery Board is holding a special Zoom meeting to handle routine business, including reports on landscaping, bamboo concerns, a retention wall, entrance pavers, and stone repair. The board will also discuss and possibly approve its 2025 meeting schedule.
- Discussion and possible approval of the 2025 Meeting Schedule
- Ongoing project reports: Landscaping, Bamboo Concerns, Retention Wall, Entrance Pavers and Shrubbery, Stone Repair
- Treasurer’s Report and approval of October 24, 2024 special meeting minutes
Hagaman Memorial Library Board
The regularly scheduled November 21, 2024 meeting of the East Haven Public Library Board of Trustees has been cancelled due to lack of a quorum. A special meeting has been scheduled for November 19, 2024 at 7:00 pm in the DeMayo Community Room.
- Meeting cancellation due to lack of quorum
- Special meeting scheduled for November 19, 2024 at 7:00 pm in DeMayo Community Room
Board of Finance
The Board of Finance regular meeting scheduled for Wednesday, November 20, 2024, has been cancelled. No business will be conducted.
East Haven Arts Commission
The East Haven Arts Commission will hold a regular meeting to receive financial reports and updates from fundraising and arts committees. Key discussion items include a town stipend status, grant updates, and plans for Giving Tuesday. The commission will also review a Library Coffee House project in partnership with EH Pride.
- Financial report presented by Sharon
- Update on Town Stipend from Cindy
- Grant updates by Bob
- Giving Tuesday fundraising discussion
- Library Coffee House project with EH Pride
Youth Services Commission
The East Haven Youth Services Committee is holding a special meeting with a standard procedural agenda. They will review minutes, discuss upcoming and past events, and set meeting dates for 2025. No substantive actions or public hearings are scheduled.
- Review of meeting minutes
- Discussion of upcoming events
- Discussion of past events
- Discussion of 2025 meeting dates
Town Council
The Hearing Committee of the East Haven Town Council will hold a public hearing on an ordinance ratifying the transfer of $13.5 million into a restricted interest-bearing investment account. The funds are intended to secure a judgment pending appeal in the case One Barberry Real Estate Holding, LLC v. Maturo.
- Public hearing on ordinance to transfer $13.5 million into a restricted interest-bearing investment account for a lawsuit judgment appeal.
Town Council
The East Haven Town Council will hold a special meeting to consider an ordinance ratifying the transfer of $13.5 million into a restricted interest-bearing account to secure a judgment pending appeal in a federal lawsuit (One Barberry Real Estate Holding, LLC v. Maturo). The Council will also hold a workshop on a proposed Short-Term Residential Rentals ordinance, but no public comment or action will be taken at that session; further work sessions are planned.
- Consider and act on ordinance to transfer $13.5 million into restricted account for judgment pending appeal in Case No. 3:17-cv-00985 SVN
- Workshop on proposed Short-Term Residential Rentals ordinance – no public comment or action, only discussion
- Special meeting at East Haven Community Center, 91 Taylor Avenue
- Public hearing on short-term rentals was closed; new hearing to be scheduled on any amended draft
Hagaman Memorial Library Board
The East Haven Public Library Board of Trustees will hold a special meeting to approve prior meeting minutes, receive financial and operational reports, and discuss old business including the Trolley Museum and Community Dining Room. New business items include the 2025 holiday schedule, board meeting schedule, holiday party, and board member terms. The board will enter executive session to discuss personnel matters.
- Approval of minutes from September 19, 2024
- Treasurer's report and director's report
- Old business: Trolley Museum and Community Dining Room
- New business: Holiday schedule 2025, board meeting schedule, holiday party, BOT terms, and tech services
- Executive session on personnel matters
Police Commission
The East Haven Board of Police Commissioners will hold a special meeting to approve minutes from October 29, hear committee reports, and receive department updates on personnel, overtime, and awards. The main action item is an interview and consideration of a candidate for hiring as a Police Officer – Grade C, which will be discussed in executive session. Public comment will be taken.
- Approval of Monthly Meeting minutes of October 29, 2024
- Committee Reports & Recommendations
- Department updates on personnel matters, injured employees, overtime, awards, and commendations
- Interview and consideration of a candidate for Police Officer – Grade C (Executive Session)
- Public Comment
Economic Development Commission
The Economic Development Commission is holding a regular meeting to approve previous minutes, hear a director's report, and address any new business or public comment. No specific projects or financial decisions are listed on the agenda.
- Approval of minutes from September 12, 2024
- Director's report on economic development activities
Civil Service Commission
The Civil Service Commission will meet to discuss personnel matters and examinations for the Police, Fire, Board of Education, and Finance departments.
- Police Department: Police Officer C and Public Safety Dispatcher
- Fire Department: Captain and Battalion Chief exams
- Board of Education: Secretary II exam
- Finance: Assistant Finance Director
Youth Services Commission
The East Haven Youth Services Commission meeting scheduled for November 12, 2024 at Hays School has been cancelled. No business will be conducted.
Board of Finance
The East Haven Board of Finance will hold a special meeting to discuss pending litigation regarding One Barberry Real Estate Holding, LLC. The board will convene in executive session to review the status of the case, then consider allocating funds for a surety in place of an appeal bond. This meeting is focused solely on legal matters and does not include general business or public hearings.
- Executive session to discuss pending litigation: One Barberry Real Estate Holding, LLC et al v. Maturo et al (Case 3:17-cv-00985-SVN)
- Discussion and action on allocation of funds for surety in place of an appeal bond
Town Council
This is a special meeting of the Administrative Service Committee solely to set the agenda for the November 12, 2024, Town Council meeting. No other business or decisions are scheduled.
- Setting the agenda for the November 12, 2024 Town Council meeting
Old Cemetery Board
The East Haven Old Cemetery Board Regular Meeting scheduled for October 31, 2024 at 7:00 PM has been cancelled because of a change in meeting date. No decisions or discussions will occur at this cancelled meeting.
- Meeting cancelled; no items to report
Town Council
The Administrative Service Committee meeting scheduled for October 28, 2024, has been cancelled.
Old Cemetery Board
The Old Cemetery Board is holding a special meeting to discuss routine business including approval of minutes, a treasurer's report, and updates on ongoing projects such as landscaping, bamboo concerns, a retention wall, entrance pavers and shrubbery, and stone repair. The agenda is largely procedural with no major decisions or new proposals listed.
- Approval of minutes from August 29, 2024 regular meeting
- Treasurer's report on cemetery finances
- Ongoing project reports: Landscaping, Bamboo Concerns, Retention Wall, Entrance Pavers and Shrubbery along curbing, Stone Repair
Urban Renewal Agency
The East Haven Urban Renewal Agency will hold a procedural meeting including approval of prior minutes, introduction of new director Rich Coppola, and reports from the director and on small cities. No specific funding or project decisions are on the agenda.
- Approval of minutes from April 23, 2024
- Introduction of new director Rich Coppola
- Director’s report
- Small Cities report
- Old business discussion
Hagaman Memorial Library Board
The Hagaman Memorial Library Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting with standard procedural items including approval of minutes, reports from the treasurer and director, and committee updates. Old business includes discussions on the Trolley Museum, Community Dining Room, and policy updates. New business covers personnel matters, followed by an executive session on the same topic.
- Approval of minutes from September 19, 2024 board meeting
- Director's report covering staffing, building projects, and circulation
- Old business: Trolley Museum, Community Dining Room, Policy Updates
- New business: Personnel matters
- Executive session for personnel matters
Hagaman Memorial Library Board
The regularly scheduled Board of Trustees meeting for the East Haven Public Library on October 17, 2024, was cancelled. The notice cites a lack of a quorum as the reason.
Board of Finance
The regular meeting of the East Haven Board of Finance scheduled for October 16, 2024, has been cancelled.
Civil Service Commission
The Civil Service Commission is meeting to discuss personnel matters and examinations for several town departments. The agenda includes items related to the Police, Fire, Senior Center, Board of Education, and Finance departments.
- Police Department: Police Officer C
- Fire Department exams: Firefighter/Paramedic, Firefighter/EMT, Captain, and Battalion Chief
- Senior Center: Custodian
- Board of Education: Secretary II-Exam
- Finance: Assistant Finance Director
East Haven Arts Commission
The East Haven Arts Commission has cancelled its regular monthly meeting originally scheduled for October 15, 2024, at 7:00 PM. No business will be conducted.
- Meeting cancelled; no agenda items discussed or decided.
School Building Committee
The regular meeting of the East Haven School Building Committee scheduled for October 15, 2024, has been cancelled. The meeting will be re-noticed at a later date.
Recreation & Athletic Complex Commission
The regular meeting scheduled for October 14, 2024, has been cancelled because it falls on Columbus Day.
Economic Development Commission
The regular meeting of the Economic Development Commission scheduled for October 10, 2024, has been canceled.
Inland Wetlands & Watercourses Commission
The regular meeting of the Inland Wetlands and Watercourses Commission scheduled for October 9, 2024, has been canceled.
Fire Commission
The Board of Fire Commission will meet to review reports from the Chief and Assistant Chief. The agenda consists of standard procedural items.
Zoning Board of Appeals
The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold public hearings on eight variance applications for properties including 15 Austin Ave, 166 Meadow St, 244 Cosey Beach Ave (two applications), 23 Ellis Rd (two applications), 89 Kimberly Ave, and 37 Cliff St. The board will also discuss a proposed stipulation of judgment in the lawsuit Brian Prinz v. East Haven Zoning Board of Appeals concerning property at 60 Brown Road, including an executive session and public comment.
- Public hearing on variance for accessory structure at 15 Austin Ave
- Public hearings on variances and coastal review for 244 Cosey Beach Ave and 23 Ellis Rd (two applications each)
- Public hearing on variance for building addition at 89 Kimberly Ave
- Public hearing on variance for detached garage at 37 Cliff St
- Discussion on proposed stipulation of judgment in lawsuit over 60 Brown Road property
Old Cemetery Board
The East Haven Old Cemetery Board will hold a regular hybrid meeting on September 26, 2024. Agenda items include approval of August minutes, treasurer's report, and updates on ongoing projects such as landscaping, bamboo removal, retention wall, and entrance pavers. Public comment and correspondence are also scheduled.
- Approval of minutes from August 29, 2024 regular meeting
- Treasurer's report on finances
- Landscaping project update
- Bamboo concerns discussion
- Retention wall and entrance paver updates
Town Council
The East Haven Town Council approved three election-related items at a special meeting. They authorized consolidating polling places for split districts 2, 3, and 4, approved using one tabulator per polling place programmed for multiple ballot codes, and maintained the current early voting location at Town Hall. All votes were unanimous with no opposition.
- Approved single polling place for split districts 2, 3, 4 (unanimous)
- Approved one tabulator per polling place for multiple ballot codes (unanimous)
- Approved maintaining early voting at Mario Giaimo Conference Room, Town Hall (unanimous)
Inland Wetlands & Watercourses Commission
The Inland Wetlands & Watercourses Commission is holding a special meeting to hold a show-cause hearing for the property owner at 109 Old Town Highway regarding a cease-and-desist order issued July 23, 2024, and to decide whether the order should remain in effect. The commission will also discuss pending litigation with 33 Foxon Hill Holdings LLC in executive session and schedule a regulations review subcommittee meeting.
- Show-cause public hearing for 109 Old Town Highway property on cease-and-desist order
- Executive session to discuss pending litigation: 33 Foxon Hill Holdings LLC v. East Haven Inland Wetlands & Watercourses Commission (Docket No. NNH-CV-23-6131217-S)
- Approval of prior meeting minutes from November 8, 2023, December 13, 2023, and July 31, 2024
- Scheduling of Regulations Review Subcommittee meeting
Town Council
The Administrative Service Committee is holding a regular meeting solely to set the agenda for the October 1, 2024, Town Council meeting. No substantive decisions or public hearings are scheduled.
- Setting the agenda for the October 1, 2024 Town Council meeting
Hagaman Memorial Library Board
The East Haven Public Library Board of Trustees will meet to approve minutes from June, hear reports from the treasurer and director, and discuss old and new business. Key items include a $10,000 NNLM Technology Grant, staff retirements, policy updates, the Community Dining Room, and the Scarecrow Contest.
- $10,000 NNLM Technology Grant
- Staff Retirements
- Policy Updates
- Community Dining Room
- Scarecrow Contest
Zoning Board of Appeals
The agenda for the September 19, 2024 meeting of the East Haven Zoning Board of Appeals consists only of file references, including a notice of cancellation. No specific items for decision or discussion are listed in the provided text.
- No substantive items listed; agenda includes a notice of cancellation
Board of Finance
The East Haven Board of Finance will hold a regular meeting to review and approve multiple budget transfers for fiscal year 23/24 and 24/25. Several items, including large transfers for Police Services, Fire Department, and Legal fees, are recommended to be referred to the Town Council for final action. The board will also consider a suspense list addition of $161,278 from the Tax Collector.
- Police Services transfer of $135,709 for overtime, temporary wages, and shift differential (referred to Town Council)
- Fire Department salary transfer of $225,646 from various accounts (referred to Town Council)
- Legal fees transfer of $295,000 from contingency and other funds (referred to Town Council)
- Employee Benefits transfer of $178,000 from retirement contributions to Blue Cross (referred to Town Council)
- General Services transfer of $42,500 from street/traffic light to town regular overtime (referred to Town Council)
The East Haven Board of Finance approved a series of budget transfers for fiscal year 2023/24, including adjustments for building, public works, tax collector, police, fire, and other departments. Several transfers were referred to the Town Council for final approval, including the police overtime transfer, fire department salary transfer, and legal fees transfer. The board also approved a transfer for the current fiscal year for volunteer firefighter tax abatement.
- Approved $3,688 transfer for building inspector salary (unanimous)
- Approved $3,000 transfer for sewer use fees (unanimous)
- Approved $3,000 transfer for road maintenance materials (unanimous)
- Referred $161,278 suspense list addition to Town Council (unanimous)
- Referred $135,709 police overtime transfer to Town Council (unanimous)
- Referred $31,726 police gasoline transfer to Town Council (unanimous)
- Referred $45,206.50 Public Safety Command Center transfer to Town Council (unanimous)
- Approved $3,711 police uniform/vehicle supplies transfer (unanimous)
School Building Committee
The regular meeting scheduled for September 17, 2024, has been cancelled. The committee stated the meeting will be re-noticed at a later date.
East Haven Arts Commission
The East Haven Arts Commission will hold a regular meeting on September 17, 2024 at Hays School. Agenda items include a financial report covering summer theater finances, a town stipend update, and a discussion on the need for a yearly budget. The commission will also conduct a post-mortem of the Fall Festival, discuss the upcoming Scarecrow event, and elect officers for the 2024-2025 term.
- Financial report including summer theater financials and town stipend update
- Discussion on need for yearly budget and grant update
- Post-mortem of Fall Festival
- Scarecrow event registration and participation
- Election of 2024-2025 officers
The East Haven Arts Commission re-elected its officers for the upcoming term and formed a fundraising committee to address financial needs. The commission also decided not to participate in the town's scarecrow event this year and discussed improvements for future events.
- Re-elected Cindy Genzano as Chairperson (all in favor)
- Re-elected Kari Collins as Vice-Chairperson (all in favor)
- Re-elected Debra Giordano as Secretary (all in favor)
- Re-elected Sharon Collins as Treasurer (all in favor)
- Formed fundraising committee with Robert Genzano as Chairperson (motion passed)
- Decided not to participate in the scarecrow event this year
Economic Development Commission
The East Haven Economic Development Commission will hold a regular meeting to approve minutes from April 2024 and receive reports. The primary item is the introduction of new Economic Developer Richard Coppola. The meeting also includes correspondence, a director's report, and public comment.
- Approval of minutes from April 11, 2024
- Introduction of new Economic Developer Richard Coppola
- Director’s Report
- Public Comment
Inland Wetlands & Watercourses Commission
This agenda is a procedural notice: the Inland Wetlands and Watercourses Commission has cancelled its regular September 11 meeting and will instead hold a special meeting on September 25, 2024. No substantive business items are listed for either date in this notice.
- Regular meeting of September 11, 2024 cancelled
- Special meeting scheduled for September 25, 2024 at 7:00 PM at the East Haven Senior Center, 91 Taylor Avenue
Town Council
The East Haven Town Council will hold a special meeting and work session to discuss a draft Short-Term Residential Rentals Ordinance; no action will be taken. The Council will also consider two tax refunds totaling $4,818.54 for overpayments at 23 Van Horn Dr and 174 Crest Ave. Additionally, the Council will vote on appointing Mariano Santiago to fill an unexpired term in District #1 through November 2025.
- Discussion of draft Short-Term Residential Rentals Ordinance (no action taken)
- Refund of $2,150.03 to bank for overpayment at 23 Van Horn Dr
- Refund of $2,668.51 to bank for overpayment at 174 Crest Ave
- Appointment of Mariano Santiago to District #1 term expiring November 15, 2025
The East Haven Town Council approved two property tax refunds for overpayments caused by duplicate payments, and appointed Mariano Santiago to fill the unexpired District 1 council term. A work session on a draft short-term rental ordinance was held with no action taken.
- Approved $2,150.03 refund for 23 Van Horn Dr overpayment
- Approved $2,668.51 refund for 174 Crest Ave overpayment
- Approved appointment of Mariano Santiago to District 1 seat until Nov 15, 2025
Civil Service Commission
The East Haven Civil Service Commission will discuss exam results for Police Officer C, multiple fire department positions, and a Senior Center custodian. New business includes a Secretary II position for the Board of Education. The meeting is procedural, focusing on hiring processes.
- Police Officer C exam review
- Firefighter/Paramedic exam review
- Firefighter/EMT exam review
- Captain and Battalion Chief exam reviews
- Training Officer/Deputy Chief and Senior Center Custodian discussions
Recreation & Athletic Complex Commission
The commission is meeting to conduct regular business. The agenda consists of procedural items including the approval of minutes and a director's report.
The Recreation & Athletic Complex Commission met and approved the minutes from the June meeting. No correspondence was received. Members discussed ongoing projects: pickleball courts are progressing and expected to be completed within two months, the new playground is delayed until late November due to backorders, the fall bocce league has started with 30 teams, and cornhole will begin at Hay's School in October. No formal decisions were made on these items.
- Approved June meeting minutes (unanimous)
Board of Assessment Appeals
The Board of Assessment Appeals met on September 9, 2024, to hear appeals for the 2023 Regular Motor Vehicle Assessments. Two appeals were filed, and both resulted in assessment reductions: one of $1,918 and one of $2,597. The net reduction for the two changes was -$4,515. The meeting was adjourned at 6:48 p.m.
- Granted motor vehicle assessment reduction of $1,918
- Granted motor vehicle assessment reduction of $2,597
Youth Services Commission
This is a procedural special meeting of the East Haven Youth Services Committee. The agenda includes review of minutes, discussion of upcoming and past events, and open discussion. No votes, contracts, or public hearings are listed.
- Review of past and upcoming events for the Youth Services Commission
- Open discussion period for committee members
Youth Services Commission
The scheduled meeting of the East Haven Youth Services Commission for September 3, 2024, at 7:00 PM at Hays School has been cancelled. No business will be conducted.
Town Council
The Regular Meeting of the East Haven Town Council scheduled for Tuesday, September 3, 2024, has been cancelled.
Old Cemetery Board
The East Haven Old Cemetery Board will meet on August 29, 2024 at 7:00 pm at the Senior Center and via Zoom. They will approve July 25 special meeting minutes, hear a treasurer's report, and receive updates on landscaping, bamboo concerns, a retention wall, and entrance pavers. Under old business, the board will discuss and possibly decide on mulching leaves into the Indian Bowl portion of the cemetery and creating flower beds.
- Approval of special meeting minutes from July 25, 2024
- Treasurer's report
- Ongoing project updates: landscaping, bamboo concerns, retention wall, entrance pavers and shrubbery
- Discussion and possible decision on mulching leaves and brush into the Indian Bowl portion of the Old Cemetery
- Discussion and possible decision on creating flower beds in and around the Old Cemetery
The East Haven Old Cemetery Board held a special meeting on August 29, 2024, and approved the minutes from the July 25, 2024 special meeting and the Treasurer's Report as read. The board discussed ongoing projects, including landscaping, bamboo encroachment, a retention wall, and entrance pavers, but took no formal action on these items. The meeting was adjourned at 7:35 pm.
- Approved July 25, 2024 special meeting minutes as written (unanimous)
- Accepted Treasurer's Report as read (unanimous)
Police Commission
The Honorable Board of Police Commissioners has canceled its regular monthly meeting scheduled for August 27, 2024. No business will be conducted.
Fire Commission
The Board of Fire Commission will meet to discuss the selection of a Deputy Chief Training Officer in executive session. The body will also receive updates on the promotional processes for Fire Captain and Battalion Chief.
- Consideration and possible selection of a Deputy Chief Training Officer
- Update on Fire Captain promotional process
- Update on Battalion Chief promotional process
The East Haven Fire Commission unanimously approved the promotion of Brian Arms to Deputy Chief/Training Officer, effective September 2, 2024. The commission also rejected a Civil Service request to waive the exam for the Battalion Chief position, opting to proceed with an examination. The chief's report was accepted with a correction to the Volunteer Response Report dates.
- Approved promotion of Brian Arms to Deputy Chief/Training Officer effective September 2, 2024 (unanimous)
- Rejected Civil Service request to waive exam for Battalion Chief position; will proceed with examination (unanimous)
- Accepted Chief's Report with correction to Volunteer Response Report dates (unanimous)
- Approved previous month's minutes (unanimous)
Town Council
The East Haven Town Council's Administrative Service Committee will meet to set the agenda for the September 3, 2024, Town Council meeting. This is a procedural meeting with no specific items up for decision or public hearing.
- Setting the September 3, 2024, Town Council agenda
Board of Finance
The East Haven Board of Finance will consider two budget transfer requests: $4,200 from part-time wages to printing/binding and other contractual for the Registrar of Voters, and $13,100 from snow/ice funds to differential and seasonal overtime for Public Works. The meeting also includes approval of minutes from July 2, 2024, and a public comment period.
- Transfer $4,200 from part-time wages to printing/binding and other contractual for Registrar of Voters
- Transfer $13,100 from snow/ice funds to differential and seasonal overtime for Public Works
- Approval of minutes from the special meeting of July 2, 2024
- Public comment period
The East Haven Board of Finance approved four budget transfers: $4,200 for Registrar of Voters printing and tabulator re-coding, $13,100 for Public Works differential and seasonal overtime, $15,886 for Employee Benefits retirement costs, and $1,706 for General Fund year-end shortages. All transfers were approved unanimously by roll call. No other substantive decisions were made.
- Approved $4,200 transfer for Registrar of Voters printing and tabulator re-coding (unanimous)
- Approved $13,100 transfer for Public Works differential and seasonal overtime (unanimous)
- Approved $15,886 transfer for Employee Benefits retirement costs (unanimous)
- Approved $1,706 transfer for General Fund year-end shortages (unanimous)
School Building Committee
The East Haven School Building Committee has cancelled its regular meeting scheduled for August 20, 2024. The meeting will be re-noticed at a later date. No business was conducted.
East Haven Arts Commission
The East Haven Arts Commission Regular Meeting scheduled for August 20, 2024 has been canceled. No business will be conducted.
Hagaman Memorial Library Board
The August 15, 2024 meeting of the Hagaman Memorial Library Board of Trustees was cancelled because a quorum could not be reached. No items were discussed or decided.
Inland Wetlands & Watercourses Commission
The regular meeting of the East Haven Inland Wetlands and Watercourses Commission scheduled for August 14, 2024, has been cancelled. No business will be conducted.
Town Council
The East Haven Town Council will hold a work session to discuss a draft Short-Term Residential Rentals Ordinance. No public comment will be taken, but the public may observe. A public hearing will be held before any adoption.
- Discussion of draft Short-Term Residential Rentals Ordinance
Civil Service Commission
The Commission is meeting to discuss civil service exams for the Police and Fire Departments, as well as staffing positions for the Senior Center and Board of Education.
- Police Officer C Exam
- Firefighter/Paramedic, Firefighter/EMT, Captain, and Battalion Chief exams
- Fire Training Officer/Deputy Chief exam
- Senior Center Custodian position
- Board of Education Secretary II position
Recreation & Athletic Complex Commission
The August 12, 2024 regular meeting of the East Haven Recreation and Athletic Complex Commission has been cancelled. No business was conducted.
East Haven Arts Commission
The East Haven Arts Commission will hold a special meeting to consider and approve stipends for contractors involved in the 2024 Youth Theater program. The commission will also discuss plans for the upcoming Fall Festival. No other substantive business is listed.
- Presentation and approval of stipends for 2024 Youth Theater contractors
- Discussion of Fall Festival
Economic Development Commission
The East Haven Economic Development Commission has cancelled its regular meeting originally scheduled for August 8, 2024. No business will be discussed at this time.
Town Council
The Hearing Committee of the East Haven Town Council is holding public hearings to consider two ordinances. These proposals involve funding for capital budget improvements and energy efficiency projects.
- Proposed $1,844,200 appropriation for 2024-2025 Capital Budget public improvements via bond issuance
- Proposed $8,000,000 appropriation for Energy Efficiency Improvements via a lease purchase agreement
The East Haven Town Council held public hearings on two ordinances: a $1,844,200 capital budget bond and an $8,000,000 energy efficiency bond for solar installations. No public comment was made, and the Hearing Committee recommended both ordinances to the full Council for adoption. The meeting was procedural, with no final votes taken.
- Recommended $1,844,200 capital budget bond ordinance to full Council
- Recommended $8,000,000 energy efficiency bond ordinance to full Council
- Adjourned public hearing at 7:16 p.m.
Police Commission
The East Haven Police Commission approved stop signs at Charnes/Rabbit Rock Road, a crosswalk at Coe/Bradford Avenues, and requests for certified lists for Police Officer Grade C (Certified and Recruit) positions. They also denied six parking violation appeals and waived one. Traffic concerns on Forbes Place were discussed but no commitments were made.
- Approved stop signs at Charnes/Rabbit Rock Road (unanimous)
- Denied 6 parking violation appeals; waived 1 due to hanging tag
- Approved crosswalk at Coe Avenue/Bradford Avenue (unanimous)
- Requested Police Officer Grade C (Certified) certified list from Civil Service (unanimous)
- Requested Police Officer Grade C (Recruit) certified list from Civil Service (unanimous)
- Approved June 25, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Approved July 2024 monthly reports (unanimous)
Fire Commission
The regular meeting of the Board of Fire Commission scheduled for July 29, 2024, was cancelled due to a lack of quorum.
Town Council
The East Haven Town Council's Administrative Service Committee will meet to set the agenda for the full Town Council meeting scheduled for August 6, 2024. No specific ordinances, contracts, or public hearings are listed for this meeting. The meeting is primarily procedural.
- Setting the Town Council agenda for August 6, 2024
Zoning Board of Appeals
The agenda for this special meeting of the East Haven Zoning Board of Appeals contains only procedural notices and links to meeting materials; no specific applications, public hearings, or decisions are described.
Old Cemetery Board
The East Haven Old Cemetery Board will hold a special meeting via Zoom to discuss correspondence, public comment, and approve minutes from prior meetings. The board will receive the treasurer's report and hear updates on landscaping, bamboo concerns, a retention wall, and entrance pavers. A key item is discussion and possible approval to allow a landscaper to mulch leaves and chip branches into the banks of the Indian Bowl portion of Old Cemetery.
- Approval of minutes from April 25, 2024 Regular Meeting and May 30, 2024 Special Meeting
- Treasurer's report on cemetery finances
- Updates on landscaping, bamboo concerns, retention wall, and entrance pavers/shrubbery
- Discussion and possible approval to allow landscaper to mulch leaves and chip branches into Indian Bowl banks
- Public comment opportunity
The East Haven Old Cemetery Board held a special meeting via Zoom and approved the minutes from the April 25 and May 30, 2024 special meetings as written. The Treasurer's Report was tabled to the August 2024 meeting due to the Treasurer's absence. No other substantive decisions were made; landscaping and flowerbed proposals were discussed for future meetings.
- Approved April 25, 2024 special meeting minutes as written (unanimous)
- Approved May 30, 2024 special meeting minutes as written (unanimous)
- Tabled Treasurer's Report to August 2024 meeting
Town Council
The East Haven Town Council's Administrative Service Committee Regular Meeting scheduled for June 24, 2024, has been cancelled. No items were discussed or decided.
Urban Renewal Agency
The regular meeting scheduled for July 23, 2024, has been cancelled. No business will be conducted.
Hagaman Memorial Library Board
The East Haven Public Library Board of Trustees will meet to consider approving minutes, hear reports from the treasurer and director, and discuss old business including a $10,000 NNLM Technology Grant and building improvements. New business includes the retirement of the children's librarian. No votes on these items are indicated; they are items for discussion.
- $10,000 NNLM Technology Grant (old business discussion)
- Building improvements (old business discussion)
- Children's Librarian Retirement (new business discussion)
- Approval of minutes from June 20, 2024 board meeting
- Director's report on staffing, building, and project updates
Hagaman Memorial Library Board
The regularly scheduled meeting of the East Haven Public Library Board of Trustees for July 18, 2024, was cancelled. The cancellation was due to a lack of a quorum.
Zoning Board of Appeals
The regular July 18, 2024 meeting of the East Haven Zoning Board of Appeals has been cancelled. A special meeting is scheduled for July 25, 2024 at 7:00 PM at the Senior Center. No decisions or discussions are held at this time.
- Regular meeting cancelled
- Special meeting noticed for July 25, 2024 at 7:00 PM at the Senior Center
School Building Committee
The East Haven School Building Committee has cancelled its regular meeting scheduled for July 16, 2024. The meeting will be re-noticed at a later date. No business was conducted.
- Regular meeting cancelled; no items discussed or decided
East Haven Arts Commission
The East Haven Arts Commission has canceled its regular meeting scheduled for July 16, 2024 at 7:00 pm. No business will be conducted.
Town Council
The provided agenda is procedural and does not list specific discussion items or decisions. It includes a notice for the continuation of a public hearing.
- Continuation of a public hearing
Economic Development Commission
The regular meeting of the East Haven Economic Development Commission scheduled for July 11, 2024, has been cancelled. This notice contains no other agenda items.
- Cancellation of the July 11, 2024, regular meeting
Civil Service Commission
The Civil Service Commission will review ongoing business regarding various departmental exams. The meeting includes updates on police officer and firefighter examinations, as well as a new item for a Deputy Chief/Training Officer position.
- Police Officer C Exam
- Firefighter/Paramedic, EMT, Captain, and Battalion Chief exams
- Records Attendant position
- Senior Center Custodian position
- Deputy Chief/Training Officer position
Recreation & Athletic Complex Commission
The East Haven Recreation and Athletic Complex Commission has issued a notice that its regular meeting scheduled for July 8, 2024, is cancelled.
Housing Authority
The regular meeting scheduled for Monday, July 8, 2024, at 7:00 p.m. has been cancelled. The notice was filed with the Town Clerk's office on July 2, 2024.
Board of Finance
The Board of Finance will discuss legal collateral for an appeal bond and 2024/2025 capital projects. The meeting includes a presentation on green leaf energy financing for Board of Education roofs and solar panels. The board will also review recreation budget transfers.
- Discussion of legal collateral for the One Barberry v. Maturo appeal bond
- Review of 2024/2025 Capital Projects
- Presentation on green leaf energy financing for BOE roofs and solar panels
- $4,000 transfer to Recreation Program Expenses
- $3,256 transfer for recreation clothing and arts programs
Town Council
The regularly scheduled East Haven Town Council meeting for July 2, 2024, has been canceled. A special meeting is scheduled for July 16, 2024, at 7:00 p.m.
- Special Meeting scheduled for July 16, 2024
Old Cemetery Board
The Old Cemetery Board will review minutes from April and May meetings and the treasurer's report. The board is also scheduled to receive updates on several ongoing cemetery projects.
- Approval of April 25, 2024 and May 30, 2024 meeting minutes
- Landscaping project reports
- Bamboo concerns update
- Retention wall report
- Entrance pavers and shrubbery along curbing updates
Old Cemetery Board
The regular hybrid meeting of the East Haven Old Cemetery Board scheduled for June 27, 2024, has been cancelled. This cancellation applies to both in-person and Zoom attendance.
- Meeting cancellation
Youth Services Commission
The scheduled meeting of the East Haven Youth Services Commission for July 2, 2024, at Hays School has been cancelled.
Police Commission
The June 25, 2024, East Haven Police Commission agenda contains only references to meeting materials and reports. No specific items for decision or discussion are detailed in the provided text.
Fire Commission
The provided agenda contains only links to meeting materials and minutes. No specific proposals, contracts, or decisions are listed for this meeting.
Town Council
The East Haven Town Council’s Administrative Service Committee meeting scheduled for June 24, 2024, has been cancelled. No items are listed for discussion or decision.
Hagaman Memorial Library Board
The East Haven Public Library Board of Trustees will discuss updates on a $10,000 NNLM technology grant and a $43,000 CT State Library construction grant. The agenda also includes building improvements and staff announcements.
- $10,000 NNLM Technology Grant update
- $43,000 CT State Library Construction Grant update
- Building improvements discussion
- Approval of April 18, 2024 meeting minutes
Board of Finance
The East Haven Board of Finance issued a notice on June 12, 2024. The regular meeting scheduled for Wednesday, June 19, 2024, has been cancelled.
East Haven Arts Commission
The regular meeting of the East Haven Arts Commission scheduled for Tuesday, June 18 at 7:00 PM was canceled. No other items were listed on the agenda.
- Meeting cancellation
Civil Service Commission
The East Haven Civil Service Commission is holding a special meeting to address old business. The agenda includes reviewing a request for a certified list regarding the Senior Center Custodian position.
- Request for a certified list for the Senior Center Custodian position
East Haven Arts Commission
The East Haven Arts Commission will discuss updates from the Fundraising and Performing Arts committees. The agenda includes the introduction of a potential new member and planning for fall classes with the Recreation Department. A financial report will also be presented.
- Introduction of potential Commission Member Katie Valeri
- Fundraising Committee updates including bingo report
- Performing Arts Committee progress and sound update
- Farm Market Family Fun Day discussion
- Fall classes planning with the Recreation Department
Economic Development Commission
The East Haven Economic Development Commission has issued a notice that its regular meeting scheduled for June 13, 2024, is cancelled. No other agenda items were provided in the notice.
Inland Wetlands & Watercourses Commission
The regular meeting of the East Haven Inland Wetlands and Watercourses Commission scheduled for Wednesday, June 12, 2024, has been cancelled. The provided text consists only of this cancellation notice.
Civil Service Commission
The commission will review updates on Board of Education, Police, and Fire Department positions. New requests for various firefighter and captain exams are also scheduled for discussion.
- Police Officer C Exam
- Firefighter/Paramedic position update
- Requests for Firefighter/EMT, Captain, and Battalion Chief exams
- Senior Center Custodian position
Recreation & Athletic Complex Commission
This meeting consists of procedural items and general updates. The commission will discuss new and upcoming programs and hear the Director's Report.
- New and upcoming programs
- Director's Report
Town Council
This meeting is a procedural session for the Administrative Service Committee. The committee will meet on May 28, 2024, specifically to set the agenda for the June 4, 2024, Town Council meeting.
- Setting the June 4, 2024, Town Council agenda
Town Council
The agenda lists meeting materials, including a notice of a public hearing and a draft short-term rental ordinance. The provided text does not contain specific details regarding the contents of these documents.
- Draft short-term rental ordinance
Town Council
The Hearing Committee of the East Haven Town Council will hold a public hearing on June 4, 2024. The committee will consider and act upon a proposed ordinance to regulate short-term rentals and vacation stays.
- Public hearing on ordinance to regulate short-term rentals and vacation stays
Old Cemetery Board
The regular meeting of the East Haven Old Cemetery Board scheduled for May 30, 2024, was cancelled. The cancellation notice cites a change in the meeting venue.
- Cancellation of the May 30, 2024, regular meeting
Police Commission
The regular monthly meeting of the Honorable Board of Police Commissioners scheduled for May 28, 2024, has been canceled. A special meeting is scheduled for Thursday, May 30, 2024, instead.
Town Council
The Administrative Service Committee is meeting to determine the agenda for the June 4, 2024, Town Council meeting. This is a procedural meeting to organize future business.
- Setting the June 4, 2024, Town Council Agenda
East Haven Arts Commission
The East Haven Arts Commission is meeting to review financial reports and summer theater progress. The body will discuss and vote on personnel changes and rehearsal space for summer theater. Plans for the Fall Festival are also on the agenda.
- Approval of personnel changes for summer theater
- Discussion and approval of rehearsal space
- Summer theater progress update
- Fall Festival planning
School Building Committee
The May 21, 2024, agenda for the East Haven School Building Committee contains only standard procedural items. No specific topics or new business are listed in the document.
Fire Commission
The Board of Fire Commission will meet to conduct interviews for FF/Paramedic Grade D positions. The board will also consider the nomination and selection of candidates during an executive session.
- Interviews for FF/Paramedic Grade D candidates
- Nomination and selection of candidates
Zoning Board of Appeals
The Zoning Board of Appeals is meeting to conduct a public hearing regarding a proposed stipulation for judgment. The provided agenda consists of notice documents and does not list other specific applications or votes.
- Public hearing on proposed stipulation for judgement
Hagaman Memorial Library Board
The regular scheduled meeting of the East Haven Public Library Board of Trustees for May 16th has been cancelled due to a lack of a quorum.
Hagaman Memorial Library Board
The special meeting of the Library Board of Trustees scheduled for May 14, 2024, was cancelled. The cancellation was due to a lack of a quorum.
Civil Service Commission
The Civil Service Commission will meet to discuss old business regarding Board of Education, Police, and Fire Department positions. The body will also consider a request for a certified list for a Police Department Records Attendant.
- Board of Education: Secretary I and Secretary II positions
- Police Department: Police Officer C Exam
- Fire Department: Firefighter/Paramedic position
- Police Department: Records Attendant request for certified list
Recreation & Athletic Complex Commission
The Recreation & Athletic Complex Commission will meet to review field use charges and receive a report from the Director. The meeting also includes the approval of previous minutes and correspondence.
- Field Use Charge
Youth Services Commission
The agenda consists of procedural boilerplate. The commission will review minutes and discuss past and upcoming events.
Youth Services Commission
The commission will meet to review minutes and discuss past and upcoming events. The agenda consists of procedural items and open discussion.
Town Council
The Administrative Service Committee is meeting to determine the agenda for the May 7, 2024, Town Council meeting. This is a procedural meeting to organize future business.
- Setting the May 7, 2024, Town Council Agenda
Youth Services Commission
The regular meeting scheduled for May 6, 2024, has been cancelled due to issues with the regular meeting time. A special meeting is scheduled for May 7, 2024, at 7:00 PM at Hays School, 1 Maple Street.
Town Council
The Administrative Service Committee is meeting to determine the agenda for the May 7, 2024, Town Council meeting. This is a procedural meeting to organize future business.
- Setting the May 7, 2024, Town Council Agenda
Old Cemetery Board
The East Haven Old Cemetery Board will meet on April 25, 2024. The agenda includes updates on ongoing projects such as landscaping, a retention wall, and entrance pavers. The board will also review the treasurer's report and approve minutes from the March 28, 2024 meeting.
- Landscaping project reports
- Bamboo concerns
- Retention wall updates
- Entrance pavers and shrubbery along curbing
- Approval of March 28, 2024 meeting minutes
Old Cemetery Board
The Old Cemetery Board will hold a special meeting via Zoom to discuss several ongoing projects. The agenda also includes the treasurer's report and approval of minutes from the March 28, 2024 meeting.
- Landscaping updates
- Bamboo concerns
- Retention wall report
- Entrance pavers and shrubbery along curbing
Town Council
The Town Council is holding a special meeting to consider and act upon an ordinance. This action involves adopting the budget for the Town and Board of Education and fixing the tax rate in mills for the 2024-2025 fiscal year.
- Adoption of Town and Board of Education budget for 2024-2025
- Fixing the tax rate in mills for 2024-2025
Recreation & Athletic Complex Commission
The Recreation & Athletic Complex Commission is holding a special meeting to discuss field rental pricing. No other business or specific price changes are listed on the agenda.
- Field Rental Pricing
Urban Renewal Agency
The Urban Renewal Agency will meet to review reports and approve previous minutes. The agenda consists of procedural items and reports.
- Approval of January 23, 2024 minutes
- Director’s Report
- Small Cities Report
Hagaman Memorial Library Board
The Board of Trustees will meet to review the 2024-25 budget request to the Town of East Haven. The agenda also includes a discussion regarding a $10,000 NNLM Technology Grant.
- 2024-25 Budget Request to the Town of East Haven
- $10,000 NNLM Technology Grant
Town Council
The Town Council is holding a special meeting to conduct public hearings regarding the 2024-25 fiscal year budget.
- Public hearings for the 24-25 FY budget
Board of Finance
The regular meeting of the East Haven Board of Finance scheduled for April 17, 2024, has been cancelled.
School Building Committee
The East Haven School Building Committee has issued a notice that its regular meeting scheduled for April 16 has been cancelled. The committee stated that the meeting will be appropriately re-noticed.
- Cancellation of the regular meeting
Town Council
The Town Council is conducting public hearings regarding the amended 2024-2025 FY Town Budget. No other substantive items are listed on the agenda.
- Public hearings for the 2024-2025 FY Town Budget-Amended
East Haven Arts Commission
The regular meeting of the East Haven Arts Commission scheduled for April 16, 2024, has been canceled.
Economic Development Commission
The Economic Development Commission will meet to approve minutes from February 8, 2024, and receive a Director's Report. The agenda consists of procedural items and a period for public comment.
Inland Wetlands & Watercourses Commission
The regular meeting of the Inland Wetlands and Watercourses Commission scheduled for April 10, 2024, has been cancelled.
Civil Service Commission
The Civil Service Commission will meet to address old business regarding Board of Education positions and new business concerning the Police Department. The meeting includes a review of specific job classifications and an exam.
- Board of Education: Secretary II
- Board of Education: Secretary I
- Board of Education: Custodian
- Police Department: Police Officer C Exam
Recreation & Athletic Complex Commission
The regular meeting of the Recreation & Athletic Complex Commission scheduled for April 8, 2024, has been cancelled.
Zoning Board of Appeals
The Zoning Board of Appeals is holding a special meeting to discuss the status of pending litigation in the case of Brian Prinz v. East Haven Zoning Board of Appeals. The board will meet in executive session to consider possible action regarding the case.
- Executive session regarding Brian Prinz v. East Haven Zoning Board of Appeals (Docket No. NNH-CV19-6090964-S)
Town Council
The regularly scheduled Administrative Service Committee meeting has been cancelled. A special meeting was scheduled for March 25, 2024, to set the April 2, 2024, Town Council agenda.
- Cancellation of regular Administrative Service Committee meeting
Old Cemetery Board
This meeting agenda consists primarily of standard procedural items and routine maintenance updates for the East Haven Old Cemetery Board. The board will approve February minutes, review a treasurer report, and discuss ongoing landscaping, bamboo, retention wall, and entrance paver projects. No new contracts, fee changes, or rezoning actions are listed.
- Approval of February 29, 2024 meeting minutes
- Treasurer’s report review
- Landscaping and bamboo concerns update
- Retention wall status discussion
- Entrance pavers and shrubbery along curbing project update
Town Council
The Administrative Service Committee is holding a special meeting to determine the agenda for the April 2, 2024, Town Council meeting.
- Setting the April 2, 2024, Town Council Agenda
Fire Commission
The Board of Fire Commission will hold a regular meeting at the Bradford Manor Firehouse. The agenda includes reports from the Chief and Assistant Chief, as well as review of previous minutes.
- Chief’s Report
- Assistant Chief’s Report
Town Council
The Administrative Service Committee meeting scheduled for March 25, 2024, was cancelled due to a location change. The agenda contains only a notice of cancellation.
Zoning Board of Appeals
The agenda is provided as a set of documents and notices for the March 21, 2024 meeting. No specific application details or discussion items are listed in the provided text.
Hagaman Memorial Library Board
The Board of Trustees will meet to conduct officer elections for 2024-2025. The board will also discuss the 2024-25 budget request to the Town of East Haven and the Farmer's Market.
- Officer Elections 2024-2025
- 2024-25 Budget Request to the Town of East Haven
- Farmer's Market discussion
Board of Finance
The Board of Finance will meet to conduct regular business and return the budget to the Mayor. The agenda includes specific budget transfers for the Recreation/Rink department.
- Return budget to the Mayor
- Budget transfer of $3,700.00 for Arts and Crafts
- Budget transfer of $3,700.00 for Bus Transportation
- Budget transfer of $18,000.00 for Rec Arts/Program Exp
- Budget transfers of $17,000.00 for Mechanical & Manual Oper. Equip and Natural Gas
School Building Committee
This agenda is a notice of cancellation for the East Haven School Building Committee regular meeting scheduled for March 19, 2024. The committee stated that the meeting will be re-noticed.
- Cancellation of the March 19, 2024, regular meeting
East Haven Arts Commission
The East Haven Arts Commission will meet to discuss and approve specific purchase requests and review updates from the Performing Arts Committee. The body will vote on contractor selections and the allocation of funds for stipends.
- Purchase request for a desktop printer for the Secretary
- Purchase request for a playbill ad for the EHAC Summer Program in the EHHS Curtains playbill
- Vote on contractor choices for the Performing Arts Committee
- Allocation of funds for stipends
Economic Development Commission
The regular meeting of the East Haven Economic Development Commission scheduled for March 14, 2024, has been cancelled.
Inland Wetlands & Watercourses Commission
The regular meeting of the Inland Wetlands and Watercourses Commission scheduled for March 13, 2024, has been cancelled.
Board of Assessment Appeals
The East Haven Board of Assessment Appeals has issued a cancellation notice. The Hearing Committee Meeting scheduled for Wednesday, March 13, 2024, will not take place.
- Cancellation of the March 13, 2024, Hearing Committee Meeting
Board of Assessment Appeals
This notice contains only procedural information regarding meeting cancellations. The East Haven Board of Assessment Appeals has cancelled its Hearing Committee Meetings scheduled for March 12, 2024, and March 13, 2024.
- Cancellation of the March 12, 2024, Hearing Committee Meeting
- Cancellation of the March 13, 2024, Hearing Committee Meeting
Civil Service Commission
The Commission will discuss old business regarding specific personnel positions. These items involve the Board of Education, Police Department, and Town Clerk's office.
- Board of Education: Secretary II, Secretary I, and Custodian positions
- Police Department: Public Safety Dispatcher position
- Town Clerk: Index Clerk position
Board of Assessment Appeals
The Hearing Committee will review individual assessment appeals for real estate, motor vehicles, and personal property. The Board may vote to accept recommendations from the Hearing Officer regarding these cases.
- Motor vehicle assessment appeal: Honda Accord (V. Amasino)
- Real estate assessment appeal: 96 Frontage Road (Arbaz Holdings LLC)
- Personal property assessment appeal: 64 Thompson Street (Benmar lnvestigations)
- Real estate assessment appeal: 495 Short Beach Road (Silver Linings Development LLC)
Recreation & Athletic Complex Commission
The regular meeting scheduled for March 11, 2024, at the East Haven Senior Center was cancelled. A special meeting was scheduled for the same date and time at Hays School, 1 Maple Street.
Recreation & Athletic Complex Commission
The commission is meeting to approve previous minutes and review the Director's report. The agenda also includes a discussion of upcoming programs and events.
- Approval of minutes
- Review of upcoming programs and events
- Director's report
Board of Finance
The Board of Finance Budget Workshop Subcommittee is meeting to review budget requests for the FY 2024-2025 budget. This session focuses on administration, public safety, and community services departments.
- Budget review for Police (332) and Board of Police Commission (330)
- Budget review for Public Safety Dispatch Ctr. (336) and Emergency Operations Center (338)
- Budget review for Administration and Management (120)
- Budget review for Housing/Urban Renewal (445&446) and Social Services (442)
- Budget review for Planning & Zoning (111) and Zoning Board of Appeals (112)
Town Council
The Town Council is meeting to conduct business and hold a public hearing regarding a $250,000 transfer. The provided agenda consists primarily of document references and notices.
- Public hearing regarding a $250,000 transfer
Youth Services Commission
The Youth Services Commission will meet to review minutes and discuss past and upcoming events. The agenda consists of procedural items and open discussion.
Old Cemetery Board
The Old Cemetery Board will elect a Chair, Vice-Chair, and Treasurer, and appoint a Board Clerk. The meeting also includes reports on landscaping, bamboo concerns, and a retention wall.
- Election of Chair, Vice-Chair, and Treasurer
- Appointment of Board Clerk
- Landscaping project report
- Retention wall project report
- Entrance pavers and shrubbery report
Fire Commission
The Board of Fire Commission will hold a regular meeting to elect its leadership. The agenda consists primarily of procedural items and reports from the Chief and Assistant Chief.
- Vote for Chairman of Commission
- Vote for Vice Chairman
Town Council
The Administrative Service Committee is meeting to determine the agenda for the March 5, 2024, Town Council meeting. This is a procedural meeting to organize future business.
- Setting the March 5, 2024, Town Council Agenda
Board of Finance
The Board of Finance is meeting to discuss several budget transfers and referrals to the Town Council. These items involve shifting funds to cover overtime, gasoline, and townwide recycling costs.
- Police referral to Town Council for $330,000.00 in overtime
- Public Works referral to Town Council for $190,000.00 for townwide recycling
- Fire Department referral to Town Council for $49,500.00 for water
- Fire Department transfer of $24,900.00 for gasoline
- Animal Control transfer of $6,000.00 for overtime
East Haven Arts Commission
The East Haven Arts Commission will discuss the replacement of damaged equipment and the purchase of a panel cart and a third computer. The body will also consider a funding request for a truck rental to move materials from Hays School to East Haven High School.
- Approval of requests for new equipment including a panel cart and third computer
- Funding request for truck rental to transport materials from Hays to EHHS
- Review of 1099 requirements for hired contractors
- Discussion of possible exhibition space for art shows
- Discussion of rehearsal space for performing arts
Zoning Board of Appeals
The agenda provides notice of a Zoning Board of Appeals meeting and public hearing. No specific applications, addresses, or decision items are listed in the provided text.
East Haven Arts Commission
The East Haven Arts Commission will meet to vote on funding for platform maintenance and review the status of grant funds. The body will also discuss adding personnel to the commission and planning for the distribution of grant money.
- Vote for approval of funds for platform maintenance
- Report on status of grant funds
- Progress report on pro-bono attorney assistance for 501C-3 nonprofit status
- Summer Theater subcommittee report
- Discussion on adding personnel to the commission
Inland Wetlands & Watercourses Commission
The regular meeting of the Inland Wetlands and Watercourses Commission scheduled for February 14, 2024, has been cancelled.
Recreation & Athletic Complex Commission
The meeting scheduled for February 12, 2024, was cancelled. No other business or decisions were listed on the agenda.
Economic Development Commission
The meeting agenda consists of procedural boilerplate. No specific projects, contracts, or ordinances are listed for decision or discussion.
Fire Commission
The Board of Fire Commission will hold a regular meeting to review reports and conduct business. The meeting includes an executive session to consider and potentially select candidates for Firefighter-Paramedic Grade D positions.
- Executive session regarding candidates for Firefighter-Paramedic Grade D
Town Council
The Administrative Service Committee is meeting to determine the agenda for the February 6, 2024, Town Council meeting. This is a procedural meeting to organize future business.
Civil Service Commission
The Civil Service Commission is holding a special meeting to address old business. The primary item for discussion is a request for a list regarding Firefighter/Paramedics for the Fire Department.
- Fire Department: Firefighter/Paramedic-Request for List
Old Cemetery Board
The Old Cemetery Board will review ongoing project reports including landscaping, bamboo concerns, a retention wall, and River Street curbing. The board will also discuss the resume of a potential new commission member.
- Ongoing project reports for landscaping, bamboo concerns, retention wall, and River Street curbing
- Discussion of resume for a potential new commission member
- Approval of December 28, 2023 meeting minutes
School Building Committee
The School Building Committee is convening a special meeting to elect officers and approve the 2024 meeting schedule. The agenda also includes reviews of old and new business.
- Election of officers
- Approval of 2024 meeting schedule
Urban Renewal Agency
The Urban Renewal Agency will meet to review the Director's Report and the Small Cities Report. The body will also establish its meeting schedule for 2024.
- Approval of January 25, 2022 minutes
- Director's Report
- 2024 Meeting Schedule
- Small Cities Report
Zoning Board of Appeals
The provided agenda is procedural boilerplate and does not list specific cases, applications, or discussion items.
Hagaman Memorial Library Board
The Board of Trustees will meet to review the treasurer and director's reports. Discussions will include the library budget, capital improvements, and library computers.
- Construction Grant
- Library Website
- Budget and Capital Improvements
- Library Computers
- Great Give
Inland Wetlands & Watercourses Commission
The regular meeting of the Town of East Haven Inland Wetlands and Watercourses Commission scheduled for January 17, 2024, has been cancelled.
Board of Finance
The Board of Finance will meet to approve minutes from December 20, 2023, and discuss new business. The agenda includes a referral regarding fire and property insurance.
- Insurance referral to Town Council: $250,000.00 for Fire/Property Insurance
School Building Committee
The regular meeting of the East Haven School Building Committee scheduled for Tuesday, January 16, 2024, has been cancelled. The committee will provide a new notice for the rescheduled meeting.
East Haven Arts Commission
The Regular Meeting of the East Haven Arts Commission scheduled for January 16, 2024, has been cancelled.
Economic Development Commission
The Economic Development Commission will meet to approve previous minutes and establish a meeting schedule for 2024. The agenda consists primarily of procedural items.
- Approval of October 12, 2023 minutes
- Establishment of 2024 meeting schedule
Civil Service Commission
The Civil Service Commission will meet to discuss old business regarding various personnel positions. The agenda lists roles across the Board of Education, Police, Town Clerk, Public Works, and Fire departments.
- Board of Education: Secretary II, Accountant, and Custodian positions
- Police Department: Police Officer C-New Recruit and Public Safety Dispatcher positions
- Town Clerk: Index Clerk position
- Public Works: Mechanic position
- Fire Department: Firefighter/Paramedic position
Housing Authority
The Housing Authority will meet to approve previous minutes and establish the meeting schedule for 2024. The agenda contains no specific policy decisions or contract approvals.
- Approval of minutes from 4/3/2023
- Establishment of 2024 meeting schedule
Recreation & Athletic Complex Commission
The meeting scheduled for January 8, 2024, was cancelled. No items were decided or discussed.