Enfield public meetings in 2022

Historic District Commission

The Enfield Historic District Commission’s regular meeting scheduled for December 28, 2022, at 7:00 p.m. was cancelled. The next regular meeting is set for January 25, 2023.

Board of Education

The Board of Education is scheduled to tour the renovated building at John F. Kennedy Middle School. The document states this is not a Board meeting and no Board actions will occur.

• Tour of renovated John F. Kennedy Middle School at 155 Raffia Road

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Regular Meeting scheduled for December 22, 2022, has been cancelled. The next Regular Meeting is scheduled for January 12, 2023.

Inland Wetlands & Watercourses Agency

The Enfield Inland Wetlands and Watercourses Agency has cancelled its regular meeting scheduled for December 20, 2022. The next meeting will be held on Tuesday, January 3, 2023, in the Council Chambers at 7 PM. This notice is purely procedural, with no agenda items listed.

• Regular meeting cancelled for December 20, 2022
• Next meeting scheduled for January 3, 2023 at 7 PM in Council Chambers

Town Council

The Enfield Town Council held a special meeting to enter executive session for two items: a presentation of the Enfield Teachers Association contract and a real estate discussion regarding Brainerd Park and 100 Bright Meadow Boulevard. No decisions were listed on the agenda.

• Presentation of Enfield Teachers Association Contract
• Real estate discussion regarding Brainerd Park and 100 Bright Meadow Boulevard

The Enfield Town Council held a special meeting and immediately entered executive session to discuss the Enfield Teachers' Association contract and real estate negotiations. No votes or actions were taken during the session, and the meeting adjourned shortly after reconvening.

• Adopted motion to enter executive session (show-of-hands vote)
• Adopted motion to adjourn (show-of-hands vote)

Town Council

The Enfield Town Council will consider appointments to the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee and other boards, a bid waiver and ARPA fund transfer of $12,300 for ClearGov software, and closing out the Underground Storage Tank project line to transfer $85,016 to the Troubled Properties Committee line item. The agenda also includes a bid waiver request for a professional development contract with The Connection Institute for Innovative Practice, Inc., and setting a public hearing on an ordinance to establish the number of Justices of the Peace at seventy-five.

• Transfer of $12,300 in ARPA funds for ClearGov software
• Transfer of $85,016 from the Underground Storage Tank project line item to the Troubled Properties Committee line item
• Appointments to the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee, Beautification Committee, and Commission on Aging
• Resolution setting a public hearing on a proposed ordinance establishing seventy-five Justices of the Peace
• Request for a bid waiver for the professional development contract with The Connection Institute for Innovative Practice, Inc.

The Enfield Town Council appointed seven members to the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Committee, with two councilors abstaining. The council also approved several resolutions, including a public hearing for a Justice of the Peace ordinance and fund transfers. No other substantive decisions were made beyond appointments and resolutions.

• Appointed 7 members to DEI Committee (9-0-2)
• Reappointed Darren Ketchal to Beautification Committee (11-0)
• Reappointed 3 members to Commission on Aging (11-0 each)
• Approved resolution to waive bidding for professional development services (11-0)
• Approved $12,300 transfer from ARPA funds for ClearGov software (11-0)
• Approved $85,016.11 transfer from Fuel Tank Removal to Troubled Properties (11-0)
• Scheduled public hearing on Justice of the Peace ordinance for Jan 9, 2023 (11-0)
• Received intent to consolidate from Hazardville and Shaker Pines Fire Districts (11-0)

Water Pollution Control Authority

The Water Pollution Control Authority is holding a special meeting to consider a request to waive the $7,950 sewer connection fee for a proposed farm brewery at 50 Weymouth Road. The agenda includes roll call, the waiver request, and adjournment.

• Request for waiver of $7,950 sewer fee connection for proposed farm brewery at 50 Weymouth Road

The Water Pollution Control Authority approved a request to waive the sewer connection fee for a proposed farm brewery at 50 Weymouth Road. A motion to table the decision for further research into state legislation was denied.

• Approved waiver of $7,950 sewer connection fee for 50 Weymouth Road (8-3-0)
• Denied motion to table the fee waiver decision until the next meeting (4-7-0)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Enfield Zoning Board of Appeals holds a special meeting to revisit a 2021 application for a nonconforming trucking terminal at 128 Moody Road. The board will determine the current status of the use after it was remanded back for further review.

• Docket No. LND-CV-21-6143003-S — 128 Moody Road — trucking terminal nonconforming use status review

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Enfield Zoning Board of Appeals cancelled its special meeting scheduled for Monday, December 19, 2022, at 7:00 p.m. in the Scitico Room at Enfield Town Hall. The next regular meeting is scheduled for January 23, 2023.

Board of Education

The provided document is a notice that Board of Education members may attend a community breakfast. It explicitly states that this is not a Board meeting and no Board actions will occur.

• Rachel’s Challenge Pancake Breakfast at Enfield High School Café

Economic Development Commission

The commission will meet to approve its 2023 meeting calendar. The body will also enter an executive session to review and discuss ARPA Small Business Grant Applications.

• Approval of the 2023 yearly Calendar of Regular Meeting Dates
• Review and discussion of ARPA Small Business Grant Applications

The Enfield Economic Development Commission unanimously approved changing its 2023 meeting schedule to the third Thursday of each month at 5:30 PM in the Enfield Room. The commission also held an executive session to review ARPA Small Business Grant Applications and agreed to meet twice in January 2023 to continue discussions before referring applications to the Town Council. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved 2023 meeting schedule: third Thursday at 5:30 PM in Enfield Room (unanimous)
• Entered executive session to review ARPA Small Business Grant Applications (unanimous)
• Left executive session after discussion (unanimous)
• Agreed to meet January 4 and January 12, 2023 to complete application referrals to Town Council

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Enfield Planning and Zoning Commission is meeting to discuss several development applications, including a traffic impact study for Enfield Square Mall and three site plan applications for a warehouse addition, an apartment building, and a car dealership remodel. The agenda also includes a bond release for Mobile Mini and receipt of two new public hearing applications. Most items are for discussion or new business, with no final votes indicated on the agenda.

• Traffic Impact Study presentation for Enfield Square Mall
• SPR#1908: 13,900 SF addition at 210 Moody Road (Top-Knot, LLC)
• SPR#1902: 20-unit apartment building at 90 Alden Avenue (Bellsite Development, LLC)
• SPR#1907: Car dealership remodel at 50 Palomba Drive (Gale Toyota)
• Bond release for PH# 2988.02 at 135 Freshwater Blvd (Mobile Mini)

The commission approved site plan reviews for a facility addition at 210 Moody Road, a 20-unit apartment building at 90 Alden Avenue, and a car dealership expansion at 50 Palomba Drive. The board also released two landscape bonds and tabled a traffic impact study for the Enfield Square Mall.

• Approved SPR #1908 for facility addition at 210 Moody Road (7-0-0)
• Approved SPR #1902 for 20-unit apartment building at 90 Alden Avenue (7-0-0)
• Approved SPR #1907 for Gale Toyota expansion at 50 Palomba Drive (7-0-0)
• Tabled Traffic Impact Study of the Enfield Square Mall (7-0-0)
• Approved landscape bond for Mobile Mini at 135 Freshwater Blvd (7-0-0)
• Approved landscape bond for Burlington Coat Factory (7-0-0)
• Adopted 2023 Meeting Calendar and Alternate Schedule (7-0-0)
• Canceled December 22, 2022 meeting (7-0-0)

General Government Subcommittee

The General Government and Finance Subcommittee is meeting to review referrals for the Town Council and address pending town administrative issues. Discussions include software usage and local fine structures.

• Referral to Town Council regarding use of ClearGov
• Review of CivicPlus usage
• Review of snow and parking fines
• Discussion of premium pay for firefighters
• Referral from Town Council regarding memorial benches and trees

The General Government and Finance Subcommittee approved the minutes from November 18, 2022, and recommended the use of ClearGov's Capital Budgeting and Transparency Modules to the full Town Council at an annual cost of $16,920. The period from January 1 to June 30 will be funded with ARPA funds ($12,300), and the next fiscal year's expense will be included in the IT budget. Several other items, including the use of CivicPlus, snow and parking fines, and premium pay for firefighters, were tabled.

• Approved minutes from November 18, 2022 (3-0)
• Recommended ClearGov Capital Budgeting and Transparency Modules to Town Council at $16,920 annually
• Tabled use of CivicPlus
• Tabled review of snow and parking fines
• Tabled out-of-state license plates issue
• Tabled memorial bench and tree referral
• Tabled premium pay for firefighters until audit completion
• Tabled naming of town-owned property

Senior Tax Relief Committee

The Senior Tax Relief Committee is meeting to review information from other towns and determine its meeting schedule for 2023.

• Update on information from other towns
• Discussion of 2023 meeting schedule

Commission on Aging

The Enfield Commission on Aging met on December 14, 2022, at 2 P.M. in DSS, Alcorn School, 1010 Enfield Street. The agenda covered procedural items including secretary’s minutes, treasurer’s report, and standing committee updates, with no new decisions or votes reported.

The Enfield Commission on Aging met on December 14, 2022, and approved the secretary's minutes and treasurer's report. No substantive policy decisions were made; the meeting focused on committee updates and announcements.

• Approved secretary's minutes (8-0-0)
• Approved treasurer's report by show of hands

Prison / Town Liaison Committee

The committee will review population counts and significant incidents or policy changes at local prisons. Members will also discuss a COVID-19 update and the 2023 meeting schedule.

• Report of population counts from Wardens
• Review of significant incidents or policy changes at prisons
• COVID-19 update
• Everbridge System (tabled)
• Town of Somers joining Prison Liaison Meetings (tabled)

The Enfield Prison/Town Liaison Committee met on December 14, 2022, and approved the minutes from September 14, 2022. No formal votes were taken on substantive items. Discussions covered the Everbridge alert system, a tabled item on Somers joining the meetings, solar panel delays, COVID-19 updates, population counts, and facility renovations.

• Approved minutes of September 14, 2022 (unanimous)
• Removed from agenda: Town of Somers joining prison liaison meetings (tabled)
• Discussed Everbridge alert system; Chief Fox to invite State Police to next meeting
• Noted solar panel project delayed due to funding and expired contract
• Reported no COVID-19 positives at both facilities; testing frequency reduced to monthly
• Reported population counts: Willard Cybulski 620, Carl Robinson 913 (current quarter)
• Noted anticipated closure of Cheshire facility
• Scheduled 2023 meetings: March 8, June 14, September 13, December 13

Agricultural Commission

The Agricultural Commission is meeting to conduct regular business. The agenda consists of procedural boilerplate with no specific projects or decisions listed.

The Enfield Agricultural Commission approved its 2023 meeting calendar, scheduling meetings for the second Tuesday of each month except August, which was cancelled as is customary. The commission also approved the minutes from the November 9, 2022 meeting with a 3-0-2 vote, with two abstentions. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting included updates on correspondence, a Planning and Zoning request, and ongoing items like the POCD and prison land inquiry.

• Approved 2023 meeting calendar (5-0)
• Approved November 9, 2022 minutes (3-0-2, two abstentions)

Board of Education

The Board of Education will meet to discuss the first reading of policy revisions. The agenda also includes reports from the Superintendent and various board committees.

• First reading of policy revisions
• Superintendent's report on Early Release and Winter Vacation
• Reports from the JFK Building Committee and Joint Security Committee
• Approval of accounts and payroll

The Enfield Board of Education approved policy revisions as a first reading by a 6-3 roll call vote, with three members dissenting over concerns about wording in Policy #5145.511 on sexual harassment and abuse prevention. The meeting also included a detailed presentation on student assessment data and absenteeism, but no other formal decisions were made.

• Approved policy revisions as first reading (6-3)
• Approved minutes of November 22, 2022 meeting (8-0-1, with one abstention)

Enfield Beautification Committee

The Beautification Committee is meeting to review old business and new business. Discussion items include the budget and several community initiatives.

• Budget review
• Adopt a Spot program
• Clean Sweep initiative
• Garden Club

The Enfield Beautification Committee met on October 11, 2022, but lacked a quorum, so no official business was conducted. Minutes were tabled, and the meeting adjourned after 13 minutes. Members discussed routine updates, including a Garden Club anniversary invitation and a potential new member.

• Minutes tabled until next meeting (no quorum)
• Meeting adjourned at 7:13 pm due to no quorum

Conservation Commission

The Enfield Conservation Commission held a regular meeting on December 13, 2022, to discuss administrative business and procedural agenda items. The agenda included approval of past meeting minutes, reports, unfinished business regarding a list of natural resources, and new business concerning a list of open spaces.

• Approval of meeting minutes from November 9, 2022
• Unfinished business: List of Natural Resources and Table of Contents
• New business: List of Open Spaces
• Next meeting scheduled for January 26, 2023

The Commission approved the minutes from November 9, 2022, and established its meeting calendar for 2023 and early 2024. Members discussed a draft table of contents for a Natural Resources inventory and reviewed correspondence from the Town Manager regarding farmland preservation.

• Approved November 9, 2022 minutes (3-0-2)
• Approved 2023-2024 meeting calendar (5-0-0)

Enfield Culture and Arts Commission

The Enfield Culture and Arts Commission is holding a special meeting to discuss and vote on the budget for Heritage Day.

• Heritage Day budget vote

The Enfield Culture and Arts Commission voted unanimously to allocate $2,000 from its current budget to support entertainment costs for the Heritage Day event. The commission also discussed the summer concert series and plans for corporate sponsorships and grant funding. Emily Clifford will contact Amy Witbro about including the commission in event promotions and displaying its banner.

• Approved $2,000 for Heritage Day Festival entertainment (unanimous)
• Directed Emily Clifford to contact Amy Witbro about promotional inclusion and banner display

Town Council

The Enfield Town Council is holding a special meeting to consider a resolution regarding property maintenance fines. The body will discuss and potentially vote on reducing fines for a specific property.

• Resolution to authorize the reduction of property maintenance fines for 20 Concord Terrace

The Enfield Town Council held a special meeting and approved a resolution to reduce property maintenance fines on 20 Concord Terrace from $32,124.00 to $5,000.00, after the two violations were corrected. The vote was unanimous at 10-0-0. The meeting then adjourned.

• Approved reduction of property maintenance fines on 20 Concord Terrace from $32,124.00 to $5,000.00 (10-0-0)

DPW Subcommittee

The Enfield DPW Subcommittee will meet to review and continue discussion on the Facility Use Policy, consider a proposal to permanently assign the Ramblers group to the Annex, and address a resident's request regarding trailer or bus parking. The meeting will also include routine procedural items such as approving prior meeting minutes.

• Continued discussion on Facility Use Policy
• Permanent assignment of the Ramblers at the Annex
• Resident request for parking of trailer or bus

The Public Works Sub-Committee recommended adding more Board of Education and Town employees to the tech support roster for facility rentals, with stipends and a training protocol. They also discussed the Ramblers' storage at the Annex, declined to support parking a trailer/bus on town property, and referred that matter to the insurance broker.

• Recommended adding BOE and Town employees to tech support roster for rentals (voice vote, 3-0)
• Recommended training manual and protocol for rental equipment
• Assigned Ramblers storage space at the Annex; concession trailer to west of electrical cage
• Not in favor of parking trailer/bus on town property; referred to insurance broker

Blight Review Committee

The Enfield Blight Review Committee will meet to discuss a property at 20 Concord Terrace under new business. No other substantive items are listed on the agenda.

• Property review at 20 Concord Terrace

The Enfield Blight Review Committee voted 3-0 to recommend that the Town Council reduce property maintenance fines for 20 Concord Terrace to $5,000. The owner and his sister said they did not receive notices, and the pending sale may close December 9, 2022, with fine funds held in escrow pending the Council's decision at its December 12 special meeting.

• Recommended reducing property maintenance fines for 20 Concord Terrace to $5,000 (3-0)

Joint Facilities Committee

The Joint Facilities Committee will meet to receive updates on the Eli Whitney/HMS partial roof replacement and the transfer station. The body will also consider the 2023 meeting schedule, invoices, and change orders.

• Eli Whitney/HMS Partial Roof Replacement update
• Transfer Station update
• Approval of 2023 Joint Facility meeting dates
• Approval of invoices
• Approval of change orders

The Joint Facilities Committee approved multiple invoices and requisitions for the Eli Whitney and Hazardville Memorial projects, totaling over $107,000. It also rejected two premium pay change orders for Saturday work, citing lack of authorization. The Transfer Station item was tabled, and the 2023 meeting calendar was approved.

• Approved minutes from September 22 and November 10, 2022
• Approved 2023 meeting calendar (2nd and 4th Thursday each month)
• Approved $999 architect invoice for Hazardville Memorial (Hibbard & Rosa)
• Approved $999 architect invoice for Eli Whitney (Hibbard & Rosa)
• Approved $2,500 Owner's Rep invoice for Eli Whitney (CSG)
• Approved $2,500 Owner's Rep invoice for Hazardville Memorial (CSG)
• Approved $50,514.78 requisition for Eli Whitney (Silktown, Application No. 6)
• Approved $50,250.83 requisition for Hazardville Memorial (Silktown, Application No. 6)

Enfield Culture and Arts Commission

The Enfield Culture and Arts Commission will hold its monthly meeting on Tuesday, December 6, 2022, at 6:30 pm in the Town Hall Scitico Room. The agenda consists primarily of standard procedural items, including roll call, approval of previous minutes, reports from the Chairperson, Treasurer, and liaisons, as well as old and new business.

• Treasurer’s Report
• Old Business
• New Business

The Enfield Culture and Arts Commission voted to fund $500 each for initial mural sketches for Mr. Salas's wall and Enfield Produce, both approved unanimously. The commission also discussed upcoming events, including the Heritage Fair and Pride event, and reviewed the treasurer's report showing $11,283 in the account.

• Approved $500 for initial mural sketches for Mr. Salas's wall (unanimous)
• Approved $500 for initial mural sketches for Enfield Produce (unanimous)
• Accepted October minutes as updated

Inland Wetlands & Watercourses Agency

The Inland Wetlands and Watercourses Agency will meet to conduct business and review new applications. The primary item is a permit request for residential home improvements.

• IW# 674: Wetlands Permit application for residential home improvement at 33 Aloha Drive (Map 63/Lot 55)

The Inland Wetlands & Watercourses Agency approved a wetlands permit for a residential home improvement at 33 Aloha Drive, with conditions requiring silt fencing and 100-foot setback for soil stockpiling. The board also approved minutes from November 15, 2022, and accepted the 2023 meeting calendar. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved wetlands permit IW# 674 for 33 Aloha Drive home addition (6-0)
• Approved minutes from November 15, 2022 (6-0)
• Accepted 2023 meeting calendar as discussed (6-0)

Town Council

The Enfield Town Council held a special meeting on December 5, 2022, in the Scitico Room. The agenda consisted entirely of a roll call and an executive session to discuss pending litigation regarding tax appeals and a real estate discussion concerning Brainerd Park and 100 Bright Meadow Boulevard.

• Executive session on tax appeal regarding K Brothers, LLC v. Town of Enfield (240 Brainard Road and 466 Enfield Street)
• Executive session on tax appeal regarding Troiano Realty Corporation v. Town of Enfield (301 Hazard Avenue)
• Executive session on real estate regarding Brainerd Park and 100 Bright Meadow Boulevard

The Enfield Town Council held a special meeting on December 5, 2022, and voted to suspend rules to move a real estate discussion up the agenda. The council then entered executive session to discuss real estate negotiations and pending litigation, with no action or votes taken during the session. The meeting adjourned without any substantive decisions.

• Suspended rules to move real estate discussion up the agenda (9-0)
• Entered executive session for real estate negotiations and pending litigation
• Adjourned meeting

Town Council

The Enfield Town Council is meeting to handle routine business including approving minutes, receiving a presentation from ClearGov, and acting on several resolutions. Key items include accepting a $23,000 state grant for the Juvenile Review Board, settling property tax assessment appeals for three properties, and transferring $3,000 from a Sparkler grant. The agenda also includes a reappointment to the Beautification Committee.

• Transfer of $3,000 from OEC Sparkler Grant to Family Resource Center
• Acceptance of $23,000 CT DCF grant for Juvenile Review Board and new caseworker job description
• Settlement of property tax appeal for 301 Hazard Avenue
• Settlement of property tax appeals for 240 Brainard Road and 466 Enfield Street
• Reappointment of Carolyn Surdel to Beautification Committee until 12/1/2025

The Enfield Town Council approved a $23,000 transfer of grant funds to support the Juvenile Review Board, a diversion program for arrested juveniles. The council also reappointed Carolyn Surdel to the Beautification Committee and approved a $3,000 transfer for the Family Resource Center. All votes were unanimous (9-0).

• Approved $23,000 grant transfer for Juvenile Review Board (9-0)
• Reappointed Carolyn Surdel to Beautification Committee (9-0)
• Approved $3,000 transfer for Family Resource Center (9-0)
• Accepted amended minutes of November 14, 2022 meeting (9-0)

JFK Renovation Building Committee

The JFK Middle School Building Committee will meet to receive reports from the architect, CMR, and the owners representative. The committee will also review invoice approvals and authorizations to proceed via the Budget Subcommittee.

• Architect Report
• CMR Report
• Owners Rep Report
• Budget Subcommittee invoice approvals
• Budget Subcommittee ATPs

The committee approved multiple invoices for construction, architecture, and equipment as the project nears financial and technical closeout. Members discussed the final punch list and proposed a grand re-opening ceremony for January 17.

• Approved November 3, 2022 meeting minutes
• Approved Gilbane Application Number 38 for $806,558.03
• Approved Interscape Invoice Number 10478 for $45,135.29
• Approved CSG Invoice Number 35 for $20,035.71
• Approved JCJ Architecture Invoice Number 44 for $6,323.08
• Approved multiple Insalco invoices totaling $9,387.08
• Approved multiple Apple invoices totaling $6,396.00
• Approved Rectitude price quote for 12 phones for $1,788.00

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Enfield Zoning Board of Appeals will meet to discuss a variance application for a residential property. The board will also review the Town Attorney report and minutes from the October 24, 2022 meeting.

• ZBA#2022-10-06: Application for variances of Section 4.30.2B and Section 4.30.3C at 78 Park Avenue to allow a new two-family home

The Enfield Zoning Board of Appeals approved variances (ZBA# 2022-10-06) for a new two-family home at 78 Park Ave, despite public opposition over parking, traffic, safety, and water issues. The board found the parcel uniquely affected by density standards and that the addition would support affordable housing. The motion passed 5-0.

• Approved variances for two-family home at 78 Park Ave (5-0)
• Closed public hearing for ZBA# 2022-10-06 (8-0)
• Approved October 24, 2022 minutes (6-0-2)
• Approved meeting dates (8-0)

Board of Education

The Enfield Board of Education will hold a regular meeting to consider adopting new policies and policy revisions (second reading) and to approve a Head Start federal grant for 2023. The agenda also includes reports from the superintendent, board committees, and approval of minutes and payroll for October 2022.

• Adopt new policies and policy revisions – second reading
• Approve Head Start Federal Grant for 2023
• Approval of accounts and payroll for October 2022
• Superintendent's report on Thanksgiving break, Torchlight Parade, and EPS update
• Board committee reports including Curriculum, JFK Building, Finance, and Joint Security

The Enfield Board of Education unanimously approved new policies and policy revisions on second reading, and approved the Head Start Federal Grant for 2023-24. The board also approved minutes and certified October expenditures totaling $8,317,873.09 for the general fund and $733,299.50 for grants and Head Start. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting focused on presentations and community recognitions.

• Approved new policies and policy revisions (8-0)
• Approved Head Start Federal Grant for 2023-24 (8-0)
• Approved Special Meeting Minutes of October 25, 2022 (7-0-1, LeBlanc abstained)
• Approved Regular Meeting Minutes of October 25, 2022 (7-0-1, LeBlanc abstained)
• Accepted superintendent's certification for October 2022 expenditures of $8,317,873.09 (7-0)
• Accepted superintendent's certification for October 2022 grant and Head Start expenditures of $733,299.50 (8-0)

General Government Subcommittee

The General Government and Finance Subcommittee is meeting to review snow and parking fines. The body will also discuss the use of CivicPlus and ClearGov software.

• Review of snow and parking fines
• Use of CivicPlus
• Use of ClearGov
• Premium pay for firefighters
• Memorial bench and tree referral from Town Council

The General Government and Finance Subcommittee met and approved the minutes from November 4, 2022. They discussed snow and parking fines, noting enforcement challenges and a lack of ticket software, but took no formal action. Several items were tabled, including the use of CivicClerk and premium pay for firefighters, while other topics like flag policy and naming town property saw no action.

• Approved minutes from November 4, 2022 (3-0)
• Tabled use of CivicClerk
• Tabled premium pay for firefighters
• No action on flag policy
• No action on naming town-owned property
• No action on out-of-state license plates issue

Public Safety Subcommittee

The Enfield Public Safety Subcommittee is meeting to discuss several public safety topics, including aggressive dogs, panhandling, and traffic calming patterns. The agenda also includes discussion of future agenda items and setting the next meeting date. No decisions are listed on the agenda; items appear to be for discussion only.

• Discussion of aggressive dogs
• Discussion of panhandling
• Discussion of traffic calming patterns
• Discussion on future agenda items

The Enfield Public Safety Subcommittee met on November 16, 2022, and made several referrals and decisions. The committee referred the aggressive dog ordinance (Chapter 10) to the Town Attorney for review to ensure compliance with state statutes. It also referred possible panhandling signage to the subcommittee, with a sign design to be created. The committee discussed traffic calming and agreed to have the police chief circulate a draft policy. An item on AED locations was added to the agenda and discussed, with a suggestion to include it in the budget process.

• Referred aggressive dog ordinance to Town Attorney for review (unanimous)
• Referred panhandling signage design to subcommittee (unanimous)
• Agreed to circulate draft traffic calming policy (unanimous)
• Added AED locations to agenda and discussed (approved 3-0)

Thompsonville Fire Commission

The Thompsonville Board of Fire Commissioners is holding a regular meeting to review the June 30, 2022 financial statements, receive the Chief's and Treasurer's reports, and address public and commissioner communications. The agenda also includes old and new business, and approval of the October 19 meeting minutes. No major decisions or public hearings are listed.

• Presentation of June 30, 2022 financial statements by FML
• Chief's Report
• Treasurer's Report
• Approval of minutes from October 19 regular meeting

Historic District Commission

The Enfield Historic District Commission is holding a special meeting to review an application for a Certificate of Appropriateness to install solar panels at 1291 Enfield Street. The meeting includes standard procedural items such as approval of minutes and public participation.

• HDC#486: Solar panel installation at 1291 Enfield Street, applicant Elite Energy Consulting, owners Charles & Dawne Young, Map 46/Lot 10, HR-33 Zone

The Enfield Historic District Commission unanimously approved a Certificate of Appropriateness for solar panel installation at 1291 Enfield Street, after the applicant revised the design to minimize visibility from the street. The panels will be placed on sloping roofs facing the church, not on the front of the house or garage. The commission also noted that minutes from the October 26, 2022 meeting were not in the packet and will be voted on at the next meeting.

• Approved HDC#486-1291 Enfield Street solar panel installation (5-0)
• Deferred approval of October 26, 2022 minutes to next meeting

Inland Wetlands & Watercourses Agency

The Inland Wetlands and Watercourses Agency is meeting to review several permit applications for demolition, lot division, and construction. The body will discuss projects ranging from residential tree clearing to commercial facility expansions.

• Demolition of a structure within 200 feet of Freshwater Brook at 878 Enfield Street
• Proposed lot division at 161 Post Office Road
• Wetlands Permit for clearing trees to reduce flooding at 91 Carriage House
• Wetlands Permit for site improvements at 50 Palomba Drive for Gale Toyota
• Wetlands Permit for a 13,900 SF addition at 210 Moody Road

The Inland Wetlands & Watercourses Agency approved four permit applications for site improvements, demolition, and flood mitigation. One application for a lot division was withdrawn by the applicant.

• Approved demolition of structures at 878 Enfield Street (7-0-0)
• Acknowledged withdrawal of lot division application at 161 Post Office Road (7-0-0)
• Approved tree clearing for flood reduction at 91 Carriage House (7-0-0)
• Approved site improvements for Gale Toyota at 50 Palomba Drive (7-0-0)
• Approved 13,900 SF addition at 210 Moody Road (7-0-0)
• Approved October 18, 2022 minutes (7-0-0)
• Approved November 1, 2022 minutes (6-0-1)

Town Council

The Enfield Town Council will consider a consent agenda with several resolutions, including a three-year collective bargaining agreement with CSEA-SEIU Local #2001, a $75,754 DUI grant transfer, and $15,000 for pickleball court repairs. They will also discuss establishing a residential permit parking program on several streets and refer parking and snow fine amounts for review.

• Approve three-year collective bargaining agreement with CSEA-SEIU Local #2001 (Supervisory Union)
• Transfer $75,754 for 2022-2023 DUI grant
• Appropriate $43,060 from CT Office of Early Childhood for Enfield Child Development Center
• Authorize foreclosure for property maintenance fines totaling $339,222.00 at 17 Burnham Street
• Establish 120-day residential permit parking program on Francis St., Highland Park, Pequot Ave., and Nonotuck St.

The Council approved a 120-day temporary parking permit program for four residential streets to address quality-of-life issues near Jimmy's Pub. Other key actions included a bid waiver for water pollution chemicals and the authorization of a property foreclosure.

• Approved 120-day temporary residential parking permits for Francis St., Highland Park, Pequot Ave, and Nonotuck St. (10-1-0)
• Approved bid waiver for Supplemental Carbon, Liquid Polymer, and Sodium Hypochlorite through Nov 14, 2023 (10-1-0)
• Authorized foreclosure of 17 Burnham Street for $339,222.00 in maintenance fines (11-0-0)
• Approved closing Enfield High School fields to outside rentals until further notice (8-3-0)
• Approved 3-year collective bargaining agreement with CSEA Local #2001 (11-0-0)
• Approved $15,000 fund transfer from Fuel Tank Removal to Pickleball Courts (11-0-0)
• Approved 2023 Town Council Regular Meeting dates (9-2-0)
• Referred parking and snow fine amounts to General Government & Finance Sub-Committee for review (10-1-0)

Water Pollution Control Authority

The Enfield Water Pollution Control Authority will hold a special meeting to decide on a request to waive sewer connection fees for a property at 50 Weymouth Road. The agenda also includes a non-binding resolution to waive competitive bidding for bulk chemical purchases at the facility and an update on the authority's committee status.

• Request for waiver of sewer fee connection for 50 Weymouth Road
• Resolution waiving bids for bulk chemicals at Enfield Water Pollution Control Facility
• Update on status of WPCA as a committee

Joint Facilities Committee

The Joint Facilities Committee is meeting virtually to discuss updates on the Eli Whitney/HMS partial roof replacement and the Transfer Station, and to consider approving invoices and change orders from CSG. The agenda is largely routine, with no special guests scheduled.

• Eli Whitney/HMS partial roof replacement update
• Transfer Station update
• Approval of invoices and change orders from CSG
• Approval of September 22, 2022 minutes

The Joint Facilities Committee approved PCO#009 from Silktown Roofing for Eli Whitney Elementary School, covering roof membrane work on exposed masonry walls and related sheet metal installation. The minutes from August and September were tabled due to expected abstentions. The partial roof replacement and transfer station items remain tabled.

• Approved PCO#009 from Silktown Roofing for Eli Whitney Elementary School ($15,368.60, dated 11/8/22)
• Tabled approval of August and September 2022 meeting minutes
• Tabled Eli Whitney/HMS partial roof replacement
• Tabled Transfer Station item

Blight Review Committee

The Blight Review Committee is meeting to discuss the property at 17 Burnham Street. The agenda includes only this discussion item, along with roll call and adjournment.

• Discussion of 17 Burnham Street

Senior Tax Relief Committee

The committee is meeting to review its responsibilities and purpose. Members will discuss the meeting schedule, timeline, and next steps.

Commission on Aging

The Enfield Commission on Aging will hold its regular monthly meeting on November 9, 2022, at 2 p.m. at the DSS, Alcorn School, 1010 Enfield Street. The agenda includes routine items such as approval of minutes, treasurer's report, and standing committee reports, as well as updates on old and new business. No specific decisions or proposals are detailed in the agenda.

• Standing committee reports: Senior Minor Repair Program, Symposium, Senior Living TV Program, Grandparents Raising Grandchildren, TRIAD, CHOICES
• Old business: Social Services update, Friends of the Senior Center, Senior Center Focus
• New business: COA Initiatives

The Enfield Commission on Aging met on November 9, 2022, and approved the secretary's minutes with a correction and the treasurer's report. Committee reports covered the Senior Minor Home Repair program, Symposium, Senior Living TV, Grandparents Raising Grandchildren, Triad, and Holiday Nursing Home Project. No major policy decisions were made; the meeting was primarily informational and procedural.

• Approved secretary's minutes with correction to Triad event date (11-0-1)
• Approved treasurer's report by show of hands
• Adjourned meeting unanimously

Agricultural Commission

The Agricultural Commission will meet to conduct regular business. The agenda consists of procedural boilerplate items.

The Enfield Agricultural Commission held a regular meeting with no substantive decisions. They approved the October 11, 2022 minutes (5-0-1) and discussed inviting Town Council member Cindy Mangini and Matt Despard to a future meeting to discuss farmer issues. The commission also reviewed farmland preservation efforts and planned to attend a December 15, 2022 P&Z meeting regarding the POCD.

• Approved October 11, 2022 meeting minutes (5-0-1, McGuire abstained)
• Agreed to invite Cindy Mangini and Matt Despard to an EAC meeting
• Adjourned meeting unanimously (6-0-0)

Agricultural Commission

The Enfield Conservation Commission is holding its regular November meeting. The agenda includes approval of October minutes, public participation, and reports, with unfinished business on a List of Natural Resources and new business on a List of Open Spaces. No specific decisions or dollar amounts are listed.

• Approval of October 11, 2022 meeting minutes
• Unfinished business: List of Natural Resources
• New business: List of Open Spaces
• Next meeting scheduled for December 13, 2022

Conservation Commission

The Enfield Conservation Commission met on November 9, 2022, at 7:30 PM in the Council Chambers. The agenda included procedural items such as roll call, approval of previous meeting minutes, public participation, and correspondence. No substantive decisions, ordinances, or contracts were listed for action.

The Enfield Conservation Commission voted unanimously to create a subcommittee to develop a table of contents for the town's List of Natural Resources and Wildlife, using examples from other towns. The subcommittee will report back at the January meeting. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting also included updates on correspondence, staff reports, and the 490 open space ordinance.

• Created subcommittee for List of Natural Resources and Wildlife table of contents (6-0)
• Approved minutes of October 11, 2022 (5-0-1, McGuire abstaining)
• Adjourned meeting (6-0)

Board of Education

The Enfield Board of Education has cancelled its regularly scheduled meeting for Tuesday, November 8, 2022, due to a scheduling conflict with Election Day. The agenda contains only this cancellation notice and no other business items.

• Meeting cancelled for November 8, 2022

General Government Subcommittee

The General Government and Finance Subcommittee will meet to consider a tax abatement for Karen Vesce at 59 Cottage Road. They will also discuss old business items including a flag policy, naming town-owned property, ambulance collection issues, and out-of-state license plates.

• Tax abatement for Karen Vesce, 59 Cottage Road
• Flag policy discussion
• Naming of town-owned property (tabled until November)
• Update on ambulance collection issues
• Out-of-state license plates issue

The General Government and Finance Subcommittee approved a 50% tax abatement for a Cottage Rd property due to hardship and a $125.44 tax refund to Michael Mancuso, both on 3-0 votes. It also discussed new software for meeting minutes and budget graphics, requesting pricing and demos. The firefighter premium pay item was tabled, and no action was taken on the flag policy.

• Approved 50% tax abatement for Cottage Rd hardship (3-0)
• Approved $125.44 tax refund to Michael Mancuso (3-0)
• Approved minutes from September 30, 2022 (2-0-1, Ludwick abstaining)
• Requested pricing and demo for CivicClerk meeting automation
• Requested pricing and demo for ClearGov budget graphics
• Tabled premium pay for firefighters

DPW Subcommittee

The DPW Subcommittee is meeting to discuss the Facility Use Policy and the permanent assignment of the Ramblers at the Annex.

• Discussion on the Facility Use Policy
• Discussion of permanent assignment of the Ramblers at the Annex

The DPW Subcommittee discussed, but did not vote on, a permanent assignment of the Ramblers at the Annex, directing them to work with the Public Works Director on trailer placement. The committee also discussed a facility use policy and agreed that restricting high school fields to high school use was prudent, but no formal decisions were made.

• Approved August 2, 2022 meeting minutes (motion by Ludwick, second by Cressotti)
• Discussed Facility Use Policy, requested data on fee waivers
• Discussed permanent Ramblers assignment at Annex, no vote taken
• Agreed restricting high school fields to high school use was prudent, no formal action

JFK Renovation Building Committee

The John F. Kennedy Middle School Building Committee is meeting to review the construction project's budget, including an executive session on budget matters. They will also hear reports from the architect, construction manager, and owner's representative, and consider invoice approvals and other project updates.

• Executive session on budget
• Architect report
• CMR (construction manager) report
• Owner's representative report
• Invoice approvals and ATPs (authorizations to proceed)

The JFK Middle School Building Committee approved a series of invoices and change orders totaling over $1.5 million, including a $733,001.05 payment to Gilbane and multiple change orders for fencing, doors, and masonry work. The project is nearing completion, with the final certificate of occupancy targeted for the end of the year and a dedication ceremony scheduled for December 1st.

• Approved CSG Invoice #34 for $24,983.31 (moving services)
• Approved JCJ Architecture Invoice #43 for $22,364.75
• Approved Gilbane Application #37-1 for $733,001.05
• Approved TRC Invoice #558170 for $1,076.25
• Approved IES Invoice #17224 for $2,532.00
• Approved Robert H. Lord Invoice #34195-5A for $161.84 (retention release)
• Approved Robert H. Lord quote for $47,161.44 (science classroom chairs and felt glides)
• Approved Valley Communications applications totaling $426,413.88 and PCOs totaling $119,825.49

Board of Assessment Appeals

The Enfield Board of Assessment Appeals is holding a special meeting to review appeals filed during 2022. The agenda includes roll call, approval of minutes, correspondence, and a review of appeals. This is a routine administrative meeting with no specific decisions listed.

• Review of appeals to the Board of Assessment Appeals during 2022

The Enfield Board of Assessment Appeals held a special meeting on November 1, 2022, and approved a motion to transfer all 2022 appeal records (real estate, personal property, motor vehicle) to the Town Clerk under CGS 1-210. The board also reviewed correspondence, including a Town Manager letter about a resident's motor vehicle appeal, which required no action. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved turnover of 2022 BAA appeal records to Enfield Town Clerk (3-0)
• Took no action on Town Manager's letter regarding resident's motor vehicle appeal
• Approved adjournment (3-0)

Enfield Culture and Arts Commission

The commission is meeting to conduct regular business. The agenda consists of procedural boilerplate items.

The Enfield Culture and Arts Commission discussed a potential mural project with Enfield Produce and Deli and nonprofit Rise Up, agreeing to prioritize local artists and build a list of local talent. The commission also took on roles in the 2023 Summer Concert Series and planned participation in the Torchlight Parade and Festival of Trees. No formal votes were recorded; all items were discussion and planning.

• Agreed to build a list of local artists for mural projects, starting with high school arts program
• Commissioner volunteered to check with Town Manager on potential mural funding
• Decided to set up at end of Torchlight Parade on Dec 4; Steph to give remarks
• Commission to participate in Festival of Trees with a tree at Enfield Public Library on Dec 15

Inland Wetlands & Watercourses Agency

The Inland Wetlands and Watercourses Agency is meeting to review several permit applications for property modifications. The body will consider requests involving demolition, lot division, and pond maintenance.

• W# 666: Wetlands Permit for detention pond maintenance at 327 Brainard Road
• W# 670: Application for structure demolition near Freshwater Brook at 878 Enfield Street
• W# 669: Application for lot division at 161 Post Office Road
• W# 671: Wetlands Permit for tree clearing to reduce flooding at 91 Carriage House
• W# 672: Wetlands Permit for site improvements at 50 Palomba Drive (Gale Toyota)

The Enfield Inland Wetlands & Watercourses Agency tabled minutes from October 18, 2022, and two new applications (878 Enfield Street and 161 Post Office Road) because applicants were absent. A motion to approve a wetlands permit for maintenance of the detention pond at Brainard Road failed. The agency also approved amended bylaws adding virtual participation options.

• Tabled October 18, 2022 minutes (6-0-0)
• Tabled IW#670-878 Enfield Street demolition application until Nov 15, 2022 (6-0-0)
• Tabled IW#669-161 Post Office Road lot division application (6-0-0)
• Approved amended bylaws adding virtual meeting participation (5-0-1)
• Denied IW#666-327 Brainard Road detention pond maintenance permit (0-6-1)

Blight Review Committee

The Blight Review Committee is meeting to review a specific property and discuss limits on property maintenance fines.

• Review of 17 Burnham Street
• Discussion of Property Maintenance Fines Limit

The Enfield Blight Review Committee voted 4-0-1 to recommend that the Town Council begin foreclosure proceedings on 17 Burnham Street due to $339,220 in unpaid property maintenance fines. The committee also voted to deny any request to waive those fines. Discussion items included a possible $40,000 cap on fines and a request for a list of properties with the highest fines.

• Recommended Town Council begin foreclosure on 17 Burnham St for $339,220 in unpaid fines (4-0-1, Byrne abstaining)
• Denied request to waive property maintenance fines for 17 Burnham St (4-0-1, Byrne abstaining)

Aquifer Protection Agency

The regular meeting of the Enfield Aquifer Protection Agency scheduled for October 27, 2022, was cancelled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for Thursday, November 10, 2022.

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Enfield Planning and Zoning Commission will hold public hearings on a proposed parking lot at 92 Main Street, a zoning text amendment to allow public art murals, and changes to marijuana regulations. They will also discuss a previously heard zone change request for 1297 Enfield Street.

• Public hearing PH# 3049: 10-space paved parking lot with concrete walk and dumpster enclosure at 92 Main Street (Salas Brothers, Map 24/Lot 47, TD-4 Zone)
• Public hearing XZA# 22-02: add public art murals to Section 10.30 Sign Regulations
• Public hearing XZA# 3048: modify Section 8.20 Marijuana Regulations for separating distances in BR-Zone and eliminate variances
• Old hearing PH# 3040MA: zone change from HR-33 to SDD at 1297 Enfield Street (Felician Sisters of North America Real Estate Trust, Map 49/Lot 2)

The Enfield Planning and Zoning Commission denied a zone change request for 1297 Enfield Street (PH# 3040MA) after motions to waive the site plan, accept the applicant's vacancy rate interpretation, and accept a petition for a 2/3 vote all failed. The commission approved a 10-space parking lot at 92 Main Street (PH# 3049) with 28 conditions, and approved two zoning text amendments: adding public art murals to sign regulations (XZA# 22-02) and modifying marijuana regulation separation distances (XZA# 3048).

• Denied zone change PH# 3040MA at 1297 Enfield Street (2-5)
• Failed site plan waiver for PH# 3040MA (3-4)
• Failed motion to accept applicant's vacancy rate interpretation (2-5)
• Failed motion to accept public petition for 2/3 vote (3-4)
• Approved PH# 3049 parking lot at 92 Main Street with 28 conditions (7-0)
• Approved XZA# 22-02 adding public art murals to sign regulations (7-0)
• Approved XZA# 3048 modifying marijuana regulation separation distances (7-0)
• Approved minutes for September 8, September 22, and October 13 meetings

Historic District Commission

The Enfield Historic District Commission will hold a regular meeting on October 26, 2022, to review two applications for Certificates of Appropriateness. They will consider a solar panel installation at 1291 Enfield Street and a window installation at 1162 Enfield Street, both in the HR-33 zone. The meeting will also include approval of minutes from September 28, 2022, and public participation.

• HDC#486: Solar panel installation at 1291 Enfield Street, applicant Elite Energy Consulting, owners Charles & Dawne Young
• HDC#487: Window installation at 1162 Enfield Street, applicant/owner Abdelaziz Youssef
• Public hearing on HDC#487
• Approval of minutes from September 28, 2022

The Enfield Historic District Commission approved a Certificate of Appropriateness for Abdelaziz Youssef to complete window frame installation at 1162 Enfield Street (HDC#487), voting 5-0. The commission also tabled a solar panel application for 1291 Enfield Street (HDC#486) to the November meeting. Minutes from May and September 2022 were approved with abstentions.

• Approved HDC#487 window frame installation at 1162 Enfield St (5-0)
• Tabled HDC#486 solar panel installation at 1291 Enfield St to November meeting (5-0)
• Approved May 25, 2022 minutes (6-0-1, Smyth abstaining)
• Approved September 28, 2022 minutes with corrections (4-0-3)

Leisure Subcommittee

The Enfield Leisure Services Sub-Committee meets to discuss ongoing recreation projects and new proposals, including pickleball at South Road, disc golf, fitness-station grants, the Rails-to-Trails path, Shaker Fields upgrades, Wallop Street basketball courts, benches, and tree memorials.

• Pickleball issues at South Road and Annex
• Grant opportunity for fitness stations
• Rails to Trails project discussion
• Referral on Shaker Fields upgrades
• Wallop Street School basketball court items

Board of Education

The Enfield Board of Education is holding a special meeting on October 25, 2022, from 6:00-7:00 PM in the Scitico Room. The agenda includes a call to order, roll call, and an executive session to discuss attorney-client privileged communications concerning First Amendment issues. No other business is listed.

• Executive session on attorney-client privilege regarding First Amendment issues

The Enfield Board of Education held a special meeting on October 25, 2022, and voted unanimously to enter executive session to discuss attorney-client privileged communications concerning First Amendment issues. No board action occurred during the executive session, and the meeting adjourned without any substantive decisions.

• Entered executive session for attorney-client privileged communications (8-0)
• Adjourned special meeting (unanimous)

Board of Education

The Board of Education will conduct a first reading of new policies and policy revisions. Members will also consider the 2023 schedule of regular meetings and discuss the CABE Delegate Assembly.

• First reading of new policies and policy revisions
• Approval of 2023 Schedule of Regular Board of Education Meetings
• Discussion and action regarding CABE Delegate Assembly
• Enfield High School Career Day guest presentation

The Enfield Board of Education approved the first reading of new policies #3240, 4113.12, 6141.51, 6172.1, and 7230.2, along with revisions to policies #5118, 5144.4, and 6140, all by an 8-0 vote. The board also unanimously approved the 2023 schedule of regular meetings and appointed Scott Ryder as the CABE Delegate. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting included reports and public comment.

• Approved first reading of new policies #3240, 4113.12, 6141.51, 6172.1, 7230.2 and revisions #5118, 5144.4, 6140 (8-0)
• Approved 2023 Schedule of Regular Board of Education Meetings (8-0)
• Appointed Scott Ryder as CABE Delegate (8-0)
• Approved minutes of October 11, 2022 meeting (8-0)

Library Board of Trustees

The Enfield Library Board of Trustees met on October 24, 2022, to review financial holdings, program statistics, and signage updates. The board voted to approve $1,101.34 for movie license renewals and discussed investment recommendations and library attendance metrics.

• Approved $1,101.34 for movie license renewals for Central Library and Pearl Street
• Heard a financial report from LPL Financial regarding $61,000 in cash holdings and an upcoming $60,000 CD maturation on November 1, 2022
• Discussed investment recommendations for U.S. Government Treasury Bonds at 4.3% to 4.4% yield
• Discussed an architecturally coordinated sign for the Pearl Street Library building identification

The Enfield Library Board of Trustees approved $1,101.34 to renew movie licenses for the Central Library and Pearl Street branch. The board also discussed investment options, with a recommendation to move funds into U.S. Treasury Bonds, and reviewed program statistics showing strong attendance and circulation.

• Approved $1,101.34 for movie license renewals (unanimous)
• Accepted minutes of July 25, 2022 meeting
• Discussed investing $61,000 cash holdings plus $60,000 maturing CD into U.S. Treasury Bonds (no vote taken)

Library Board of Trustees

The agenda for this meeting consists of procedural boilerplate. No specific topics, contracts, or decisions are listed for discussion.

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Enfield Zoning Board of Appeals is holding a regular meeting with one new business item: a request for a change of license for an automotive business at 14 Cranbrook Blvd. The board will also review minutes from previous meetings and receive a report from the Town Attorney. No other substantive actions are listed.

• ZBA# 2022-10-06 — 14 Cranbrook Blvd — change of license application by LeBlanc Automotive LLC, owner Sam & Zak LLC, Map 56/Lot 33, BL Zone
• Town Attorney Report for September 28, 2022
• Approval of minutes from July 25, 2022 and September 26, 2022 regular meetings

The Enfield Zoning Board of Appeals approved a K7 application for a change of license at 14 Cranbrook Blvd, allowing LeBlanc Automotive LLC to take over the business with no changes other than ownership. The motion passed unanimously 5-0. The board also approved minutes from its July 25 and September 26, 2022 meetings.

• Approved ZBA# 2022-10-06 K7 license change for LeBlanc Automotive LLC at 14 Cranbrook Blvd (5-0)
• Approved minutes from July 25, 2022 regular meeting (6-0)
• Approved minutes from September 26, 2022 regular meeting (5-0-1)

Economic Development Commission

The Economic Development Commission is meeting to discuss the development of a scoring matrix for the Enfield ARPA Business Assistance Program. All other business and report sections are listed as none.

• Development of Enfield ARPA Business Assistance Program Scoring Matrix

The Economic Development Commission discussed and refined the scoring matrix for the ARPA Business Assistance Program, deciding that all applications will be reviewed and scored independently by each commissioner before final discussion. The commission agreed that final scoring sheets and recommendations will be provided to the Town Council, and businesses will not be notified of awards until the council approves the amounts. The review process is set to begin in mid-December, with final recommendations to the Town Council expected in late January or early February.

• Decided all applications will be scored independently by each commissioner before final discussion
• Agreed final scoring sheets and recommendations will be provided to Town Council
• Decided businesses will not be notified of awards until Town Council approval
• Requested scoring rubric be condensed to one page
• Set review process to begin mid-December with recommendations to Town Council in late January/early February

Thompsonville Fire Commission

The Thompsonville Board of Fire Commissioners holds a regular meeting to discuss administrative business, oaths for new employees and a promotion, and the September 21 meeting minutes. Residents can attend at the Thompsonville Fire Station located at 35 N. Main Street.

• Administration of Oath for New Employees
• Administration of Oath for Captain’s Promotion
• Approval of Minutes from September 21 regular meeting

Inland Wetlands & Watercourses Agency

The Inland Wetlands and Watercourses Agency is meeting to review permit applications for commercial and residential projects. The body will consider a new restaurant development and maintenance for a condo association pond.

• DPN# 2022-09-30: Application for Raising Cane’s Drive-thru restaurant at 90K Elm Street
• IW# 666: Wetlands Permit for detention pond maintenance at 327 Brainard Road
• AAA# 128-878: Application for structure demolition at 878 Enfield Street
• IW# 669: Application for lot division at 161 Post Office Road
• Enforcement report for 79 Steele Road

The agency determined that a wetlands permit is not required for the proposed Raising Cane's drive-thru restaurant at 90 E Elm Street, based on soil scientist findings of no wetlands on site. Minutes from September 20 and October 4 were approved with amendments. Several items were tabled, including a wetlands permit application for Brainard Road and a zoning complaint for 79 Steele Road.

• Approved minutes from September 20, 2022, as amended (5-0)
• Approved minutes from October 4, 2022 (4-0-1)
• Continued IWW#666-327 Brainard Road wetlands permit application (5-0)
• Determined no wetlands permit required for DPN#2022-09-30 at 90 E Elm Street (5-0)
• Tabled review of bylaws to next meeting (5-0)
• Tabled zoning complaint for 79 Steele Road until next meeting (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

Town Council

The Town Council is meeting for an executive session to discuss legal and contract matters. No public business is listed on the agenda.

• Hernandez vs Town of Enfield
• Teachers Contract
• Supervisory Union Contract
• Clerical Union Contract

The Enfield Town Council met in special session and voted unanimously to enter executive session to discuss ongoing litigation and personnel issues. No votes or actions were taken during the executive session, and the meeting adjourned shortly after reconvening.

• Approved motion to enter executive session (8-0)
• Approved motion to adjourn (8-0)

Town Council

The Town Council will discuss transferring funds for a Town Hall elevator and designating funds for tennis courts. The meeting also includes an update on the JFK Building.

• Request to transfer $150,000 from Contingency to Public Works Capital for a new Town Hall elevator
• Request to designate $85,000 from BOE Facility Sinking Funds for tennis courts
• JFK Building update from Board Chairman Randy Daigle

The Enfield Town Council approved two capital fund transfers: $150,000 from contingency to replace the elevator at an unspecified town building, and $85,000 from the BOE sinking fund for tennis court construction. Both resolutions passed, with the tennis court transfer passing 7-2. The meeting also included extensive public comment and discussion on campaign sign removal, parking issues near Pizza Palace, and the Farmer's Market vendor fee, but no formal action was taken on those topics.

• Approved $150,000 transfer for new elevator RFP (9-0)
• Approved $85,000 transfer for tennis court construction (7-2)
• Approved minutes of October 3, 2022 meeting (8-0)
• Added sidewalks to Public Works Subcommittee agenda (9-0)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Enfield Planning and Zoning Commission will meet to discuss new public hearings for outdoor storage expansion and old public hearings regarding a zone change request. The agenda also includes new and old business items such as site plan modifications for a Popeyes drive-thru, a special event request, and a withdrawn drive-up ATM application. Additionally, the commission will receive an application for a change of use for a Latin Cafe.

• PH#3047: Public hearing for 18 Mullen Rd regarding the expansion of outdoor storage
• PH# 3040MA: Old public hearing for 1297 Enfield Street zone change request from HR-33 to SDD (action pending, no deliberation)
• SPR# 1903: Site plan modifications for Popeyes Drive-Thru Restaurant at 90 Elm Street
• SPR# 1905: Administrative approval request to host a special event at 90 Elm Street
• SPR# 1900: Administrative approval request for a drive-up ATM at 7 Hazard Avenue (Application Withdrawn)

The Enfield Planning and Zoning Commission approved a public hearing application (PH#3047-18) to expand outdoor storage at 18 Mullen Rd for Connecticut Organics, with conditions including staff-developed screening. The commission also approved site plan modifications for a Popeyes drive-thru at 90 Elm Street and tabled minutes from two prior meetings pending revisions.

• Approved PH#3047-18 outdoor storage expansion for Connecticut Organics (7-0)
• Approved SPR#1903 Popeyes drive-thru site plan modifications, eliminating Condition 15 (7-0)
• Tabled September 8, 2022 meeting minutes for revisions (5-0-2)
• Tabled September 22, 2022 meeting minutes for revisions (5-0-2)
• Approved motion to close public hearing for PH#3047-18 (7-0)
• Approved motion to move to Opportunities/Unresolved Issues (7-0)
• Adjourned meeting (7-0)

Commission on Aging

The Commission on Aging is meeting to receive reports on various senior services and discuss new initiatives. The agenda consists of standing committee updates and general business.

• Senior Minor Repair Program report
• Senior Living TV Program report
• Grandparents Raising Grandchildren report
• Social Services update
• COA Initiatives

The Commission on Aging approved the previous meeting minutes and the treasurer's report. Members received updates on senior home repairs, upcoming symposium planning, and a new $36,000 Gatekeeper grant for community outreach.

• Approved secretary's report (10-1-0)
• Approved treasurer's report (unanimous)

Enfield Culture and Arts Commission

The Enfield Culture and Arts Commission is holding a special meeting via Zoom to discuss support for the Jack-O-Lantern festival. The agenda includes roll call, the festival support discussion, and adjournment.

• Discussion of support for Jack-O-Lantern festival

The Enfield Culture and Arts Commission voted to spend $400 on Halloween candy and mini Play-Doh, plus $100 on ECAC logo stickers, for the Trick or Treat Tent at the Jack O'Lantern Festival on October 22, 2022. Volunteers were assigned to time slots, and tasks were delegated for social media promotion and picking up supplies.

• Approved $400 for Halloween candy and mini Play-Doh
• Approved $100 for ECAC logo stickers
• Assigned 4-6 PM volunteer slot to Steph and Nzima
• Assigned 6-8 PM volunteer slot to Donna and Emily

Agricultural Commission

The Enfield Agricultural Commission is holding a regular meeting with routine items including approval of minutes, public participation, and reports. The main substantive item is unfinished business regarding the Plan of Conservation and Development (POCD).

• Approval of minutes from July 12 and September 13, 2022
• Discussion of POCD (Plan of Conservation and Development) under unfinished business
• Public participation period
• Next meeting scheduled for November 9, 2022

The Enfield Agricultural Commission reviewed the latest POCD draft, noting the steering committee was disbanded and that the plan's implementation schedule omits the Commission as a listed agency. Members discussed concerns about proposed multifamily housing in industrial zones overlapping farmland and asked to review farm-related items. No formal decisions were made beyond approving prior meeting minutes.

• Approved July 12, 2022 minutes (7-0)
• Approved September 13, 2022 minutes (5-0-2, with Cote and Dynia abstaining)

Board of Education

The Board of Education will hold a regular meeting to conduct a second reading of new and revised policies. The board will also discuss and take action regarding the November 8, 2022 meeting.

• Second reading of new policy and policy revisions
• Discussion and action regarding the November 8, 2022 BOE meeting
• Approval of accounts and payroll for September 2022

The Enfield Board of Education unanimously approved new policies and policy revisions (8-0), and voted to cancel the November 8, 2022 board meeting (8-0). The board also approved the September 27, 2022 meeting minutes and certified September expenditures totaling $8,883,889.37 plus $821,374.37 in grant and Head Start spending. The meeting included a detailed presentation on the district's Alliance District status and student demographics, but no other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved new policies and policy revisions (8-0)
• Cancelled November 8, 2022 board meeting (8-0)
• Approved September 27, 2022 meeting minutes (8-0)
• Accepted superintendent's certification for September expenditures of $8,883,889.37 (8-0)
• Accepted superintendent's certification for September grant and Head Start expenditures of $821,374.37 (8-0)

Enfield Beautification Committee

The Enfield Beautification Committee is meeting to review old business and new business. Discussion items include the budget, the Adopt a Spot program, Clean Sweep, and the Garden Club.

• Budget review
• Adopt a Spot program
• Clean Sweep
• Garden Club

The Enfield Beautification Committee met on September 13, 2022, but lacked a quorum (only 4 of 7 members present), so no official decisions were made. Minutes approval was tabled, and all agenda items—budget planning, Adopt-a-Spot updates, and bylaw review—were discussed informally. The meeting adjourned at 7:19 PM.

• Minutes approval tabled due to no quorum
• No official votes or actions taken; all items discussed informally

Conservation Commission

The Enfield Conservation Commission held a regular meeting with only procedural items listed. No decisions, ordinances, or public hearings were scheduled or discussed.

The Enfield Conservation Commission approved the minutes from its July 12 and September 13, 2022 meetings, with the September minutes amended to correct 'Great Brook' to 'Grape'. The commission also discussed the draft Plan of Conservation and Development (POCD), including a goal of 21% open space, and noted that the steering committee has been disbanded. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved September 13, 2022 minutes with amendment (5-0-2, Chair Cote and Commissioner Dynia abstained)
• Approved July 12, 2022 minutes (7-0)
• Adjourned meeting (7-0)

JFK Renovation Building Committee

The John F. Kennedy Middle School Building Committee is meeting to discuss the ongoing renovation project. They will hear reports from the architect, construction manager, and owner's representative, and may approve invoices. The meeting is largely procedural, with no major decisions or public hearings listed.

• Approval of minutes from September 1, 2022 meeting
• Architect report on renovation progress
• Construction manager (CMR) report
• Owner's representative report
• Approval of invoices by budget subcommittee

The committee approved multiple invoices and change orders totaling over $1.2 million, including a $978,551.57 payment to Gilbane and several ATPs for signage, safety, and site improvements. They also discussed project closeout, standing water issues, and plans for a ribbon-cutting ceremony.

• Approved CSG purchase order amendment for $8,576.00 (unanimous)
• Approved CSG Invoice #33 for $29,931.99 (unanimous)
• Approved JCJ Architecture Invoice #42 for $22,145.00 (unanimous)
• Approved Gilbane Application #36 for $978,551.57 (unanimous)
• Approved Independent Material Testing Lab invoices totaling $3,251.50 (unanimous)
• Approved TRC change orders totaling $39,329.00 (unanimous)
• Approved multiple ATPs including exterior signage, safe room modifications, and window film (unanimous)
• Approved moving $120,000.00 from Owners Contingency for A/V changes (unanimous)

Inland Wetlands & Watercourses Agency

The Enfield Inland Wetlands & Watercourses Agency will hold a regular meeting to review wetlands permits for two projects: a 42-unit multifamily housing development at 274, 284, and 242 Brainard Road and maintenance of a detention pond at 327 Brainard Road. The agency will also discuss old business, new business, bylaws review, and enforcement reports.

• Wetlands permit for 42-unit multifamily housing at 274, 284, and 242 Brainard Road (W# 665)
• Wetlands permit for detention pond maintenance at 327 Brainard Road (W# 666)

Enfield Culture and Arts Commission

The Enfield Culture and Arts Commission is holding its monthly meeting with a standard agenda including roll call, approval of minutes, reports from the chair, treasurer, and staff liaison, and sections for old and new business. No specific decisions or proposals are listed in the agenda.

• Roll call and acceptance of previous meeting minutes
• Chairperson's remarks
• Treasurer's report
• Staff liaison's remarks
• Old and new business items

The Enfield Culture & Arts Commission approved a $500 mini grant to Hazardville Memorial School for a mural project created in collaboration with Enfield High School's Arts Department. The commission also discussed plans for the upcoming Torchlight Parade, including potential expansion to include more cultural groups. A proposal for a Creative Arts Center in Enfield was presented and discussed but no action was taken.

• Approved $500 mini grant to Hazardville Memorial School for mural project (all in favor)
• Approved minutes of previous meetings
• Moved next meeting from November 8 to November 1 due to Election Day

Town Council

The Enfield Town Council met to discuss a proposal from Leading Edge Construction to redevelop the vacant former Porter and Chester Institute property at 132 Weymouth Road. The company seeks town support for a state grant application. No formal action was taken beyond adjournment.

• Presentation by Leading Edge Construction on redevelopment of 132 Weymouth Road
• Property currently vacant and blighted, built in the 1960s
• Proposal includes future home of Leading Edge Construction and small retail/services space
• Town support sought for Connecticut Communities Challenge Grant application

The Enfield Town Council voted 8-1-2 to create a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Committee, despite some councilors requesting more time to review the proposal. The Council also approved a $4 million state grant application for a mixed-use affordable housing development in Thompsonville, and allocated $75,000 in ARPA funds for the Shaker Pines Spillway repair. Several other resolutions were passed, including COLA wage increases for non-union employees and a fee waiver authorization for the EMS Chief.

• Created Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee (8-1-2)
• Approved $4M state grant application for Thompsonville mixed-use housing (10-1)
• Allocated $75,000 ARPA funds for Shaker Pines Spillway repair (6-5)
• Approved $155,538 in COLA wage increases for non-union employees (8-1-2)
• Authorized EMS Chief to waive fees up to $500 (11-0)
• Reappointed Shari Riddick to Ethics Commission (10-0-1)
• Cancelled November 21st Town Council meeting (9-2)
• Removed Raffia Road land swap referral from agenda (11-0)

Water Pollution Control Authority

The Enfield Town Council, meeting as the Water Pollution Control Authority, will discuss ARPA funding for water pollution control, receive a project update from Todd Matthewson, and vote on a resolution regarding 11 Pearl Street.

• Resolution to Approve the Change in Use for 11 Pearl Street from commercial to residential, effective the next WPC billing cycle
• Discussion regarding ARPA Funding for Water Pollution Control
• Water Pollution Control Authority Project Update by Todd Matthewson

The Water Pollution Control Authority approved Resolution #4722, adjusting the base quarterly sewer charge for 11 Pearl Street from a commercial two-inch meter rate to a residential 5/8-inch meter rate, effective while the property is used primarily as a single-family residence. The vote was 6-5, with Commissioners Finger, Ludwick, Nelson, Pyznar, and Unghire opposed. The meeting also included updates on pump station projects and wastewater disposal challenges, but no other formal decisions were made.

• Approved Resolution #4722 adjusting sewer base charge for 11 Pearl St. to residential rate (6-5)
• Adjourned meeting (11-0)

General Government Subcommittee

The General Government and Finance Subcommittee will discuss the status of municipal tax collection and fund balance, a memorial bench and tree referral from the Town Council, and ARPA fund items including the Shaker Pines Lake Association spillway and ClearGov use. Old business includes flag policy, naming of town-owned property (tabled until November), ambulance collection issues, and out-of-state license plates.

• Status of municipal tax collection and fund balance
• Memorial bench and tree referral from Town Council
• ARPA funds: Shaker Pines Lake Association spillway, ClearGov, previously approved items
• Flag policy discussion
• Update on ambulance collection issues

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Enfield Planning and Zoning Commission is holding a special joint meeting with the POCD Steering Committee to discuss the draft Plan of Conservation and Development (POCD). The agenda includes only this group discussion item, with no formal votes or public hearings scheduled.

• Group discussion on the Draft POCD
• Joint meeting with POCD Steering Committee
• Live meeting at Enfield Town Hall, Scitico Room, 820 Enfield Street

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Enfield Planning & Zoning Commission and POCD Steering Committee will hold a special joint meeting to discuss the draft Plan of Conservation and Development (POCD). No formal decisions are listed on the agenda.

Historic District Commission

The Enfield Historic District Commission will hold a regular meeting to discuss old business, correspondence, enforcement, and a public hearing. The sole public hearing concerns an application for a Certificate of Appropriateness to install solar panels at 1291 Enfield Street. The commission will also consider approving minutes from the May 25, 2022 meeting.

• Public Hearing: HDC#486 - 1291 Enfield Street - Application for a Certificate of Appropriateness to install solar panels (Elite Energy Consulting, Applicant; Charles & Dawne Young, Owners; Map 46/ Lot 10; HR-33 Zone)
• Approval of minutes from the May 25, 2022 meeting

The Enfield Historic District Commission tabled a certificate of appropriateness application for solar panels at 1291 Enfield Street, citing concerns about visibility from the street. The applicant agreed to consult engineers about relocating panels and provide additional photos and roof shingle details. The commission also discussed enforcement at 1162 Enfield Street and requested a letter asking the owner to seek approval for current and future work.

• Tabled May 25, 2022 minutes (5-0)
• Tabled HDC#486 solar panel application at 1291 Enfield St (5-0)
• Requested letter to 1162 Enfield St owner to obtain certificate of appropriateness

Historic District Commission

The Enfield Historic District Commission will hold a public hearing on a request to install solar panels at 1291 Enfield Street. The meeting is procedural except for this single certificate-of-appropriateness application.

• HDC#486-1291 Enfield Street — Certificate of Appropriateness for solar-panel installation (Elite Energy Consulting, Applicant; Charles & Dawne Young, Owners)

The Enfield Historic District Commission tabled a Certificate of Appropriateness application for solar panels at 1291 Enfield Street, pending redesign to reduce visibility from the street. The commission also discussed a complaint about work at 1162 Enfield Street and requested a letter asking the owner to appear for a certificate of appropriateness. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Tabled HDC#486 for solar panels at 1291 Enfield St (5-0)
• Tabled May 25, 2022 minutes (5-0)
• Requested letter to 1162 Enfield St owner to appear for certificate of appropriateness
• Confirmed October 26, 2022 training session date

Board of Education

The Enfield Board of Education will hold a regular meeting, including a second reading to adopt new policies and revisions, and a first reading for new policies including tabled policies 6148 and 5147.71. They will also approve student representatives and alternates for 2022-23, hear reports from committees, and approve minutes and accounts.

• Adopt new policies & policy revisions – second reading
• Adopt new policies & policy revisions (including tabled policies 6148 & 5147.71) – first reading
• Approve 2022-23 student representatives & alternates
• Student recognition and SEL presentation
• Approve minutes of September 13, 2022 meeting

The Board approved the 2022-23 student representatives and alternates. Several new policies and revisions were approved on first and second readings, though Policy #6141.51 was tabled for further review of its language. The Board also received a detailed presentation on social-emotional learning (SEL) services across the district.

• Approved 2022-23 Student Representatives and Alternates (8-0-0)
• Approved new policies and policy revisions on second reading (9-0-0)
• Approved Policies #6141.52, 1330, 4118.11, 5141.71, and 6148 on first reading (9-0-0)
• Tabled Policy #6141.51 for Policy Committee review
• Approved September 13, 2022, meeting minutes (9-0-0)
• Approved extension of meeting past 10:30 PM (9-0-0)

Board of Assessment Appeals

The Enfield Board of Assessment Appeals holds a special meeting to deliberate and decide on pending motor vehicle assessment appeals for the tax year beginning October 1, 2021. No other substantive items are listed on the agenda.

• Motor Vehicle Assessments Effective October 1, 2021

The Board of Assessment Appeals held a special meeting to conclude deliberations and vote on appeals from September hearings. They voted on appeals from September 13, 15, and 17, 2022, with one appeal withdrawn and one recusal. The board approved the votes for each appeal as attached.

• Voted on Appeal 44 (2-0-1, Dubanoski recused)
• Noted Appeal 22 was withdrawn from 9-13-22
• Voted on September 13 appeals 1-48 (minus 22 & 44), September 15 appeals 49-85 and 97-167, September 17 appeals 86-96 (motion passed)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Enfield Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a regular meeting to hear two appeals of cease-and-desist orders issued by the Zoning Enforcement Officer. One concerns temporary storage containers at 79 Enfield Street, and the other involves improper placement of garbage and recycling receptacles at 20 and 22 Pleasant Street. The board will also conduct an executive session and approve minutes from a prior meeting.

• Appeal ZBA# 2022-06-15A: 79 Enfield Street, temporary storage containers, owner 79-81 Enfield Street LLC, applicant Moshe Ronen, Map 35/Lot 217, BL Zone
• Appeal ZBA# 2022-08-04: 20 and 22 Pleasant Street, garbage/recycling receptacle storage in front yard setback, owners Jeffrey & Angela Foss, Map 27/Lots 163-164, TD-5 Zone
• Executive session scheduled
• Approval of minutes from September 6, 2022 regular meeting

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Enfield Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a regular meeting with three public hearings: two appeals of cease-and-desist orders and one request for variances. The board will also review minutes from its September 6 meeting and may enter executive session.

• Appeal of cease-and-desist order for temporary storage containers at 79 Enfield Street (ZBA#2022-06-15A)
• Appeal of cease-and-desist order for improper garbage/recycling receptacle storage at 20 and 22 Pleasant Street (ZBA#2022-08-04)
• Request for setback and sidewalk variances at 92 Main Street (ZBA#2022-09-13)

The Enfield Zoning Board of Appeals upheld the Zoning Enforcement Officer's cease-and-desist order requiring removal of a temporary storage container at 79 Enfield Street, voting 5-0. The board also approved variances for a redevelopment project at 92 Main Street, reducing parking setbacks to allow ten onsite spaces. A separate appeal regarding garbage receptacle storage at 20 and 22 Pleasant Street was withdrawn by the applicant.

• Upheld ZEO cease-and-desist order for temporary storage container at 79 Enfield St (5-0)
• Approved parking setback variances at 92 Main St, reducing side-yard setback from 10 ft to 4.8 ft and building setback from 10 ft to 6 ft (5-0)
• Withdrawn: appeal of cease-and-desist for garbage receptacle storage at 20 and 22 Pleasant St
• Approved minutes of August 29, 2022 special meeting with amendments (5-0-1)

Joint Facilities Committee

The Joint Facilities Committee will meet to receive updates on the Eli Whitney/HMS partial roof replacement. The committee will also consider the approval of invoices and change orders.

• Update on Eli Whitney/HMS Partial Roof Replacement
• Approval of invoices and change orders

The Joint Facilities Committee approved four Silktown invoice applications totaling $694,804.65 for roof replacement work at Eli Whitney and Hazardville Memorial schools, plus a $3,326.40 change order for Eli Whitney. The committee tabled three change orders pending review. Minutes from August 11 were approved 5-0-1 with one abstention.

• Approved Silktown Invoice No. 4 for Eli Whitney, $337,776.00 (6-0)
• Approved Silktown Invoice No. 5 for Eli Whitney, $26,621.25 (6-0)
• Approved Silktown Invoice No. 4 for Hazardville Memorial, $284,700.90 (6-0)
• Approved Silktown Invoice No. 5 for Hazardville Memorial, $42,380.10 (6-0)
• Approved Silktown PCO #008 for Eli Whitney, $3,326.40 (6-0)
• Tabled Change Orders 009A and 009B for Eli Whitney and 008 for Hazardville Memorial
• Approved August 11, 2022 minutes (5-0-1)

Aquifer Protection Agency

The Enfield Aquifer Protection Agency did not meet as scheduled on September 22, 2022. The regular meeting was cancelled, so no decisions or discussions took place.

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Enfield Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing on a zone change request for 1297 Enfield Street from HR-33 to SDD, with action pending after the hearing closes. The commission will also discuss demolition and new construction at 160 Spring Street, a marijuana regulation modification, and a withdrawn application for a drive-up ATM at 7 Hazard Avenue.

• Zone change request from HR-33 to SDD at 1297 Enfield Street (Felician Sisters of North America Real Estate Trust)
• Demolition of 2 warehouses and new building construction at 160 Spring Street (Andrew Crane, Applicant)
• Modification of Section 8.20 of Marijuana Regulation for BR zone (Town of Enfield)
• Withdrawn drive-up ATM application at 7 Hazard Avenue (The Colvest Group)
• Withdrawn outdoor storage expansion application at 18 Mullen Road (Connecticut Organics, LLC)

Planning and Zoning Public Hearings

The Enfield Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a regular meeting to discuss zone changes, new business applications, and old business items. Key items include a zone change request for 1297 Enfield Street and a marijuana regulation modification. The meeting will take place at Enfield Town Hall on September 22, 2022.

• PH# 3040MA — Zone change request from HR-33 to SDD at 1297 Enfield Street
• SPR# 1901 — Demolition of two small warehouses and construction of a new building at 160 Spring Street
• XZA# 3048 — Modification of Section 8.20 of the Marijuana Regulation for separating distances within the BR zone
• SPR# 1900 — Administrative approval request for a drive-up ATM at 7 Hazard Ave
• SPR# 1902 — Application to replace existing vacant gym with a two-story, 20-unit apartment building at 90 Alden Ave

Thompsonville Fire Commission

The Thompsonville Board of Fire Commissioners will hold a regular meeting to receive reports and conduct general business. The agenda includes an update from Beirne Wealth Consulting Services, LLC.

• Update from Beirne Wealth Consulting Services, LLC
• Chief’s Report
• Treasurer's Report
• Approval of minutes from May 18 regular meeting and May 24 special meeting

Board of Assessment Appeals

The Enfield Board of Assessment Appeals holds a special meeting to deliberate and decide on motor vehicle assessment appeals effective October 1, 2021. No other substantive items are listed on the agenda.

• Motor Vehicle Assessments Effective October 1, 2021

The Board of Assessment Appeals met for a special session to deliberate on September hearings. No formal decisions were made; the meeting was procedural, involving the exchange of grand list and valuation books. The meeting adjourned after deliberations.

• Adjourned meeting at 5:00 p.m. (motion by Dubanoski, second by Tyler)

Inland Wetlands & Watercourses Agency

The Enfield Inland Wetlands & Watercourses Agency will review five permit applications at this meeting, including a 42-unit multifamily housing development on Brainard Road and four other projects involving pools, storage expansions, pond maintenance, and road improvements. The agency will also consider an agent approval for road improvements on Cheryl Drive and surrounding streets.

• DPN#2022-08-15-37: Gordon Ave in-ground pool permit in wetland review area
• IW#664: 18 Mullen Road outdoor storage expansion permit
• W#665: 42-unit multifamily housing development on Brainard Road
• W#666: 327 Brainard Road detention pond maintenance permit
• XAAA#127: Road improvement project on Cheryl Drive, Edmund Lane, Moody Road, and Stephen Drive

The Enfield Inland Wetlands & Watercourses Agency approved permits for an in-ground pool at Gordon Ave, outdoor storage expansion at 18 Mullen Road, and road improvements on Cranbrook Boulevard and nearby streets. It continued a 42-unit housing proposal on Brainard Road to address concerns from CT Water Company, and continued a detention pond maintenance permit because the applicant did not appear. Minutes from September 6, 2022 were approved as amended.

• Approved permit for in-ground pool at Gordon Ave (7-0)
• Approved outdoor storage expansion at 18 Mullen Road with conditions (7-0)
• Continued wetlands permit for 42-unit housing at Brainard Road to Oct 4 (7-0)
• Continued detention pond maintenance permit at 327 Brainard Road to Oct 4 (7-0)
• Approved wetlands permit for road improvements on Cranbrook Boulevard (7-0)
• Approved agent approval for road work on Cheryl Drive, Edmund Lane, Moody Road, Stephen Drive (7-0)
• Approved minutes of Sept 6, 2022 as amended (7-0)

Town Council

The Enfield Town Council is holding a special meeting on September 19, 2022, to review a proposal regarding the potential redevelopment of 132 Weymouth Road and to take any necessary action. The agenda consists primarily of roll call, the Weymouth Road proposal review, and adjournment.

• Review and potential action on a proposal for the redevelopment of 132 Weymouth Road

The Enfield Town Council held a special meeting to hear a presentation from Leading Edge Construction about redeveloping the vacant former Porter and Chester Institute property at 132 Weymouth Road. The company seeks town support for a state Communities Challenge Grant to fund the project, which would become its headquarters with some retail space. No formal action was taken on the proposal; the only vote was to adjourn.

• Heard presentation on 132 Weymouth Road redevelopment (no vote)
• Adjourned meeting (9-0)

Town Council

The Town Council reviewed a progress report from the Town Manager covering activities from June through August 2022. The document details departmental updates, completed zoning approvals, and ongoing economic development projects.

• Approval of text amendment requiring special permits for warehouses 200,000 sq. ft. or larger
• Demolition of 19 Church Street and 17 North Main Street by Wiese Construction
• Launch of $250,000 ARPA Small Business Grant Program with applications open Oct 1 to Nov 18
• Approval of demolition and construction of a single-family home at 55 Cottage Road
• Environmental remediation project at 98 Prospect Street with contractor selection expected by late September

The Enfield Town Council appointed Ken Nelson Jr. to fill the vacant District 1 councilor seat until November 13, 2023. The appointment was approved unanimously by a 9-0 roll-call vote, and Nelson was sworn in by the Town Clerk. No other substantive decisions were made at this meeting.

• Appointed Ken Nelson Jr. as District 1 Councilor until 11/13/23 (9-0)
• Moved Item B-5 (appointment of Ken Nelson Jr.) up on the agenda (9-0)

Board of Education

This is a notice, not a meeting agenda. The Enfield Board of Education informs the Town Clerk that a quorum of board members may attend the Enfield Town Green Family Day celebration on September 18, 2022, from 11:30 AM to 4:00 PM. No board actions will occur at this event.

• Possible quorum attendance at Enfield Town Green Family Day
• Event time: 11:30 AM to 4:00 PM on September 18, 2022
• Explicitly not a board meeting; no actions to be taken

Board of Assessment Appeals

The Board of Assessment Appeals is meeting to review and decide on appeals regarding Motor Vehicle Assessments effective October 1, 2021. The board will also address procedural matters, including the approval of minutes from spring 2022 meetings.

• Motor Vehicle Assessment appeals for the October 1, 2021 Grand List
• Approval of minutes for meetings held in spring 2022

The Enfield Board of Assessment Appeals held a special meeting on September 17, 2022, to hear 12 appeals against the 2021 Grand List vehicle assessments. All appeals were granted unanimously, reducing the assessed values of the vehicles. The meeting was adjourned at 12:03 p.m.

• Granted appeal for 4 Briar Wood Lane vehicle (unanimous)
• Granted appeal for 4 Briar Wood Dr vehicle (unanimous)
• Granted appeal for 4 Briar Wood Rd vehicle (unanimous)
• Granted appeal for 4 Briar Wood Rd vehicle (unanimous)
• Granted appeal for 4 Briar Wood Dr vehicle (unanimous)
• Granted appeal for 4 Briar Wood Rd vehicle (unanimous)
• Granted appeal for 4 Briar Wood Rd vehicle (unanimous)
• Granted appeal for 4 Briar Wood Rd vehicle (unanimous)

Board of Assessment Appeals

The Enfield Board of Assessment Appeals is holding meetings to hear, review, and decide on appeals related exclusively to motor vehicle assessments effective October 1, 2021. The board will also handle procedural matters, including approval of minutes from spring 2022 meetings. Meetings are scheduled for September 13, 15, and 17, 2022, at Enfield Town Hall, Scitico Room, 820 Enfield St.

• Hear appeals on motor vehicle assessments for the October 1, 2021 grand list
• Approve minutes from spring 2022 meetings
• Meetings held September 13, 15, and 17, 2022, 4-6 p.m. (Sat. 9 a.m.-12 p.m.)

The Board of Assessment Appeals held hearings for the 2021 Grand List. The board reviewed and granted numerous appeals to lower vehicle assessments based on factors such as high mileage, body damage, and mechanical issues.

• Granted appeal for Andrew Staszezak; assessment reduced from $1,030 to $440 (3-0)
• Granted appeal for Robert Kozak; assessment reduced from $1,380 to $1,190 (2-1)
• Granted appeal for Gene Ruffian; assessment reduced from $1,110 to $1,050 (3-0)
• Granted appeal for Melvin Maye; assessment reduced from $1,170 to $1,140 (3-0)
• Granted appeal for Melvin Pal; assessment reduced from $1,550 to $1,220 (3-0)
• Granted appeal for Melvin Mayo; assessment reduced from $1,130 to $1,100 (3-0)
• Granted appeal for Melvin Pace; assessment reduced from $1,010 to $980 (3-0)

Commission on Aging

The Enfield Commission on Aging convenes its regular meeting to receive standing committee reports, including updates on the Senior Minor Repair Program, Senior Living TV Program, and Grandparents Raising Grandchildren. No formal decisions or new initiatives are listed on the agenda.

The Enfield Commission on Aging met and approved the secretary's and treasurer's reports. They discussed ongoing programs including the Senior Minor Home Repair Program, an upcoming symposium on October 20th, and a Safety Day on October 7th. No major policy decisions were made; the meeting was primarily updates and planning.

• Approved secretary's report as presented (9-1-1, St. George abstained)
• Approved treasurer's report as presented (unanimous show of hands)
• Postponed Senior Technology Inventory initiative to next year
• Postponed Livable Community Bulletin initiative
• Adjourned meeting at 3:45 p.m. (unanimous)

Thompsonville Fire Commission

The Thompsonville Board of Fire Commissioners in Enfield, Connecticut, is holding a special meeting to discuss plan review fees. The agenda also includes an executive session with possible action to follow.

• Discussion regarding Plan Review Fees
• Executive Session with possible action

Prison / Town Liaison Committee

The Enfield Prison/Town Liaison Committee is meeting to discuss updates on COVID-19, prison population counts, significant incidents or policy changes at prisons, and the 2023 meeting schedule. The agenda also includes tabled items on the Everbridge system and Somers joining the meetings, plus review of June minutes.

• COVID-19 update
• Report of population counts from wardens
• Review of significant incidents or policy changes at prisons
• Meeting schedule for 2023
• Tabled: Everbridge system; Town of Somers joining

The Enfield Prison/Town Liaison Committee met and approved the June 8, 2022 minutes. They discussed the Everbridge alert system, confirming that state police would issue public alerts in emergencies like escapes, and noted improvements to avoid past failures. COVID-19 updates showed low inmate cases, and population counts were reported for local prisons. No formal decisions were made beyond approving the minutes.

• Approved June 8, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Enfield Culture and Arts Commission

The Enfield Culture & Arts Commission will meet virtually on September 13, 2022 at 6:30 p.m. to conduct procedural business including reviewing minutes, financial reports, and general updates. No substantive decisions or new agenda items are listed.

The Enfield Culture and Arts Commission interviewed two applicants and agreed to recommend both for appointment, which would bring the commission to five members. The commission also discussed upcoming events, including Family Day and the Torchlight Parade, and added two administrators to its Facebook page. No formal votes were taken; the prior minutes were not accepted due to lack of quorum.

• Agreed to recommend Nzima Hutchings and Joyce Bolanos for appointment to the commission
• Added Emily and Steph as administrators to the Facebook page
• Scheduled Mary Keller to speak at October meeting about Torchlight Parade
• Confirmed participation in Family Day on September 18

Agricultural Commission

The Agricultural Commission will meet to conduct regular business. The agenda consists of procedural boilerplate items.

The Enfield Agricultural Commission tabled approval of its June and July 2022 minutes because no copies were available. The commission discussed the Farmland Preservation Program, noting it received no funding in the last budget, and Chair LaPlante will draft a letter to the Town Manager/Town Council about the budget process for the next cycle. No substantive decisions were made beyond tabling the minutes and planning the letter.

• Tabled June 2022 minutes (6-0)
• Tabled July 12, 2022 minutes (6-0)
• Agreed to draft a letter to Town Manager/Town Council about budget process for Farmland Preservation Program

Board of Education

The Board of Education will conduct a first reading of new policies and policy revisions. The meeting includes reports from various committees and the approval of accounts and payroll for June, July, and August 2022.

• First reading of new policies and policy revisions
• Approval of accounts and payroll for June, July, and August 2022
• Reports from the JFK Building Committee and Joint Security Committee
• Reports from the Finance, Budget Committee and Joint Facilities Committee

The Enfield Board of Education unanimously adopted a district equity statement and approved first readings of several new or revised policies, tabling two for further committee review. The board also approved line-item transfers and accepted the superintendent's certifications for expenditures. The meeting included presentations from the Teacher of the Year and community programs, plus public comment on equity and curriculum concerns.

• Adopted district equity statement (9-0)
• Approved first reading of policies #4112, #5141.72, #5141.213, #4111.3, #4141, #5131.6 (9-0)
• Tabled policies #5141.72 and #6148 for further committee discussion (9-0)
• Approved $3,069,642 in line-item transfers (9-0)
• Accepted superintendent's certification for June 2022 expenditures of $7,189,113.46 (9-0)
• Accepted superintendent's certification for June 2022 grant/Head Start expenditures of $4,821,109.46 (9-0)
• Accepted superintendent's certification for July 2022 expenditures of $1,379,234.93 (9-0)
• Accepted superintendent's certification for August 2022 expenditures of $2,933,928.72 (9-0)

Enfield Beautification Committee

The Enfield Beautification Committee holds a regular meeting on Tuesday, September 13, 2022, at the Enfield Department of Public Works Building. The agenda includes routine procedural items, old business covering the budget, Adopt a Spot, Clean Sweep, and the Garden Club, alongside new business and miscellaneous items.

• Old business regarding the budget
• Old business regarding Adopt a Spot
• Old business regarding Clean Sweep
• Old business regarding Garden Club

The Enfield Beautification Committee approved two motions to use leftover funds: $358.46 for pollinator garden seeds and an unspecified amount from the Garden Club for flags and brackets. They also discussed plans for a pollinator park at the Senior Center and an Adopt-a-Spot at Brainard Park. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved use of Garden Club leftover funds for flags and brackets (4-0)
• Approved $358.46 for pollinator garden seeds (4-0)
• Approved minutes of May 10, 2022 (4-0)

Conservation Commission

The Enfield Conservation Commission will hold its regular meeting to conduct procedural tasks such as approving past minutes, hearing public comments, and receiving reports. No substantive decisions or new business items are listed on the agenda.

The Enfield Conservation Commission unanimously approved a memo endorsing the creation of a PA 490 Open Space Ordinance for the town, to be sent to the Town Council and Town Manager. The commission also discussed two new applications: a water diversion request from 131 Town Farm Road, LLC and a 55+ housing development at Brainard and George Washington Roads, but took no formal action on either. Meeting minutes from July 12, 2022, were tabled due to lack of copies.

• Approved memo endorsing PA 490 Open Space Ordinance to Town Council and Town Manager (6-0)
• Tabled approval of July 12, 2022 meeting minutes (6-0)

Board of Assessment Appeals

The Enfield Board of Assessment Appeals is holding meetings at the Enfield Town Hall to hear, review, and decide on appeals for motor vehicle assessments from the October 1, 2021 grand list. The board will also address procedural matters, such as approving minutes from spring 2022 meetings. Sessions are scheduled for September 13, September 15, and September 17, 2022.

• Hear, review, and decide on Motor Vehicle Assessments appeals for the October 1, 2021 grand list
• Approval of minutes for meetings held in the spring of 2022
• Meetings scheduled at Enfield Town Hall, Scitico Room, 820 Enfield St. on September 13, 15, and 17, 2022

The Enfield Board of Assessment Appeals held a special meeting on September 13, 2022, to hear appeals from the 2021 grand list. The board granted reductions on multiple vehicle assessments, with all votes unanimous (3-0). The meeting was adjourned at 6:00 p.m.

• Granted Kenneth Edgar's appeal on 1999 Chrysler, reducing assessment from $14,140 to $10,640 (3-0)
• Granted Kenneth Edgar's appeal on Ford F-250, reducing assessment from $5,250 to $1,000 (3-0)
• Granted Kenneth Edgar's appeal on Ford Focus, reducing assessment from $4,430 to $1,050 (3-0)
• Granted Kenneth Edgar's appeal on Lace Trailer, reducing assessment from $1,510 to $710 (3-0)
• Granted Kenneth Edgar's appeal on Hallmark Trailer, reducing assessment from $4,410 to $1,260 (3-0)
• Granted appeal on Hyundai Santa Fe, reducing assessment from $2,160 to $970 (3-0)
• Granted William Guzie's appeal on Ford F-250, reducing assessment from $16,100 to $3,500 (3-0)
• Granted appeal on Ford F-150, reducing assessment from $9,320 to $3,500 (3-0)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Enfield Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a regular meeting on September 8, 2022, at Enfield Town Hall to consider public hearings, bond releases, and business items. Matters on the agenda include a zone change request, a special use permit application, and a discussion on modifying cannabis regulations.

• Bond release for erosion control and landscaping at 11 Shaker Road
• Public hearing for a freestanding sign at 155 Raffia Road for the JFK Middle School Renovation Building Committee
• Public hearing for a zone change request from HR-33 to SDD at 1297 Enfield Street
• Application to demolish two small warehouses and construct a new building at 160 Spring Street
• Discussion on modification of cannabis regulations in the BR zone

Inland Wetlands & Watercourses Agency

The Inland Wetlands and Watercourses Agency is reviewing permit applications for local infrastructure and residential development. The body will also receive new applications for a pool and outdoor storage.

• IW# 662: Application for expansion of Enfield Fire District #1, Station 2 at 197 and 199 Weymouth Rd
• IW# 665: Wetlands permit application for 42-unit multifamily housing at 274, 284, and 242 Brainard Road
• DPN# 2022-08-15: Application for in-ground pool at 37 Gordon Ave
• IW# 664: Application for expansion of outdoor storage at 18 Mullen Road
• IW #661: Application for 18 and 36 Mullen Road withdrawn on 8/17/2022

JFK Renovation Building Committee

The committee is meeting to receive updates from the architect, CMR, and owners representative. Members will also review reports from the budget and communications subcommittees and approve invoices.

• Architect Report
• CMR Report
• Owners Rep Report
• Budget Subcommittee report
• Approval of invoices

The committee approved multiple invoices and change orders totaling over $2.1 million, including a $1.44 million payment to Gilbane. They also discussed the transition of athletic fields to the town, with a dispute over verbal agreements, and noted substantial completion is expected by end of September.

• Approved CSG invoice #32 for $21,025.71
• Approved JCJ Architecture invoice #41 for $37,474.45
• Approved Gilbane application #35 for $1,444,399.50
• Approved IMTL invoice #4707-V for $8,254.50
• Approved TRC purchase order revision for $5,415.00
• Approved IES invoice #17039 for $1,995.12
• Approved Rackliffe invoice #25451 for $1,527.91
• Approved multiple Red Thread invoices totaling $79,523.80

Social Services Subcommittee

The Social Services Subcommittee is meeting to review proposed job description changes and salary re-allocation for two workers in the Transportation division, which oversees Magic Carpet and Dial-a-Ride services, in the absence of a supervisor. This is a discussion and review item, not a final decision.

• Review of job description changes for two transportation workers
• Salary re-allocation for Magic Carpet and Dial-a-Ride services staff

Town Council

The Enfield Town Council is holding a special meeting to receive updates on the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds and the Rails to Trails project. The council will also enter an executive session to discuss the ratified police union contract. No formal votes or decisions are listed on the agenda.

• ARPA update
• Rails to Trails update
• Executive session on ratified police union contract

The Enfield Town Council held a special meeting with updates on ARPA projects and rails-to-trails initiatives, but no formal decisions were made on these topics. The council voted 8-0 to enter executive session to discuss the ratified police union contract, and later adjourned 10-0.

• Entered executive session to discuss ratified police union contract (8-0)
• Adjourned meeting (10-0)

Town Council

The Enfield Town Council is holding public hearings on proposed voting district changes and a public safety complex addition. The council will also discuss and vote on multiple funding transfers, contract adjustments, board appointments, and a resolution to approve $15,100,000 for the construction of a regional public safety complex.

• Public Hearing on Proposed Changes to Town Council Voting Districts
• Public Hearing on Proposed Public Safety Complex Addition
• Resolution to approve $15,100,000 for the Construction of a Regional Public Safety Complex and authorize bonding up to $2,300,000
• Request for Transfer of Funds for Enfield High School Athletic Field Turf Replacement Project ($700,000)
• Request for Transfer of Funds for Enfield High School Tennis Courts ($827,000)

The Council approved a $15.1 million appropriation for a public safety complex addition, to be decided by voters on November 8, 2022. The Council also approved several capital transfers for school and park improvements and hired a law firm for a tax assessment review.

• Approved $15.1M public safety complex addition for referendum (9-1-0)
• Approved hiring Berchem Moses, P.C. for tax assessment review (6-4-0)
• Rejected redistricting proposal (3-7-0)
• Allocated $85,000 in ARPA funds for mental health, discretionary aid, and a grant writer (10-0-0)
• Approved $827,000 transfer for tennis court replacement (7-3-0)
• Approved $700,000 transfer for school recreation facilities (10-0-0)
• Approved $541,000 transfer for Powder Hollow Park ballfield improvements (6-4-0)
• Waived $72,699 in property maintenance fines for 15 Till Street (10-0-0)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Enfield Zoning Board of Appeals scheduled a special meeting for August 29, 2022, to hold an executive session regarding pending litigation involving Jarmoc Farms, LLC. No other business or public action items are listed on the agenda.

• Executive Session regarding pending litigation: Jarmoc Farms, LLC v. Zoning Board of Appeals of the Town of Enfield, Docket No. LND- CV-21-6143004-S

The Zoning Board of Appeals approved a resolution to settle a lawsuit with Jarmoc Farms, LLC. The agreement requires a barn at 69 Broad Brook Road to comply with a 50-foot setback by December 31, 2022.

• Approved resolution for 50-foot setback at 69 Broad Brook Road (unanimous)
• Required $25,000 cash bond for compliance verification
• Established $1,000 per day fine for failure to relocate barn by December 31, 2022
• Required site plan submission by October 7, 2022

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Enfield Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a special meeting featuring a roll call, an executive session, and a discussion regarding pending litigation involving Jarmoc Farms, LLC v. Zoning Board of Appeals of the Town of Enfield, Docket No. LND- CV-21-6143004-S.

• Executive session and discussion on pending litigation: Jarmoc Farms, LLC v. Zoning Board of Appeals of the Town of Enfield, Docket No. LND- CV-21-6143004-S

Economic Development Commission

The Enfield Economic Development Commission is meeting virtually. The only substantive item is a vote on the Enfield ARPA Small Business Assistance Program. All other agenda items are listed as 'None'.

• Vote to approve Enfield ARPA Small Business Assistance Program

The Enfield Economic Development Commission approved the final ARPA Business Assistance Initiative guidelines and application, with an amendment to move demographic questions to the end of the application. The motion passed 7-0-2, with two commissioners absent. The guidelines will be reviewed by the Town Council at its next meeting.

• Approved ARPA guidelines and application as amended (7-0-2)
• Moved demographic information to end of application to avoid eligibility implications

Blight Review Committee

The Blight Review Committee is meeting to conduct new business regarding a specific property. The committee will review the status of 15 Till Street.

• Review of 15 Till Street

Board of Education

This agenda is a notice that a quorum of the Board of Education may attend a Community Conversation on Race, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion on August 23, 2022. It is not a Board meeting, and no Board actions will occur.

• Community Conversation on Race, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
• Event at Enfield High School Auditorium, 1264 Enfield Street, 5:30 PM

Board of Education

The Board of Education will meet to discuss the first day of school and provide committee reports. The board is scheduled to appoint an elector to the Joint Facilities Committee and a liaison to the Enfield Cultural Arts Commission.

• Appointment of Board of Education Elector to the Joint Facilities Committee
• Appointment of Board of Education Liaison to the Enfield Cultural Arts Commission
• Superintendent's report on EPS update and first day of school

The Enfield Board of Education made two appointments: Melissa Everett as the Board's elector to the Joint Facilities Committee (9-0) and Joshua Hamre as the Board's liaison to the Enfield Cultural Arts Commission (7-2-1). The board also unanimously approved the minutes from its June 14 and June 22, 2022 meetings. The meeting included extensive discussion and public comment regarding a recent racial incident involving an Enfield High School student, but no formal action was taken on that matter.

• Appointed Melissa Everett as Board elector to the Joint Facilities Committee (9-0)
• Appointed Joshua Hamre as Board liaison to the Enfield Cultural Arts Commission (7-2-1, Hamre abstaining)
• Approved Regular Meeting Minutes of June 14, 2022 (9-0)
• Approved Special Meeting Minutes of June 22, 2022 (9-0)

Economic Development Commission

The Enfield Economic Development Commission is meeting to discuss the Enfield ARPA Small Business Assistance Program. The agenda is otherwise largely procedural, with no reports, guests, or old business listed.

• Discussion of Enfield ARPA Small Business Assistance Program

The commission discussed and requested revisions to the Small Business Grant Program guidelines and application process. No final vote on the program was taken, as the commission agreed to meet again within two weeks to review a final draft for Town Council approval.

• Tabled Agenda Items C, D, E, F, G, and H (6-0-0)
• Agreed to cap available funds at $50,000.00 per applicant
• Agreed to limit the scope of community to the Enfield area only
• Decided to remove the requirement for applicants to provide a full accounting of grant expenditures

Thompsonville Fire Commission

The regular meeting of the Thompsonville Board of Fire Commissioners scheduled for August 17, 2022, at the Thompsonville Fire Station has been cancelled.

• Meeting cancelled

Blight Review Committee

The Enfield Blight Review Committee will hold a meeting to discuss a property at 31 Locke Drive. No other substantive items are listed on the agenda.

• Review of property at 31 Locke Drive

Town Council

The Town Council is meeting to discuss a resolution regarding property maintenance fines for a specific address. The body will also conduct interviews for an independent review of the revaluation process.

• Resolution to authorize the reduction of property maintenance fines for 31 Locke Drive
• Interviews for Independent Review of the Revaluation Process with Lloyd Langhammer
• Interviews for Independent Review of the Revaluation Process with Stedronsky & Meter, LLC
• Interviews for Independent Review of the Revaluation Process with Berchem Moses, PC

The Town Council unanimously approved Resolution #6332 to waive the full $93,723 lien on the property at 31 Locke Drive, which had been on the Troubled Properties List and was rehabilitated by the current owner. The council also held an executive session to interview candidates for the Independent Review of the Revaluation Process, but no action or votes were taken during that session. The meeting adjourned after the session.

• Waived full $93,723 lien on 31 Locke Drive (unanimous)
• Moved into executive session for revaluation review interviews (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Enfield Culture and Arts Commission

The commission is meeting to discuss future initiatives and the organization's structure and officers. The agenda consists primarily of procedural and organizational items.

• Discussion of future initiatives
• Discussion of organizational structure and officers

The Enfield Culture and Arts Commission held a special meeting to discuss future initiatives, including rebranding, public art, and community partnerships. No formal votes were taken; the commission elected Emily Clifford and Stephanie MacGillivary as co-chairpersons. Several events and projects were proposed, such as a mural at the Community Health Center and participation in the KITE Family Day Sidewalk Chalk Contest.

• Elected Emily Clifford and Stephanie MacGillivary as co-chairpersons
• Put Photo Contest and Movies in the Park on hold during transition
• Planned participation in KITE Family Day Sidewalk Chalk Contest on Sept 18
• Discussed mural proposal for Community Health Center back wall
• Discussed rebranding and strategic planning for the commission

General Government Subcommittee

The Enfield General Government and Finance Subcommittee will discuss updates on ambulance collection issues, out-of-state license plate regulations, and potential uses of ARPA funds for social services, mental health, and grant writing. No formal decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Discussion of ARPA Funds allocations for Social Services Immediate Needs Fund
• Discussion of ARPA Funds allocations for Mental Health & Wellness Coalition
• Discussion of ARPA Funds allocations for Grant Writer position

Joint Facilities Committee

The Joint Facilities Committee held a regular meeting with no guests, no new business, and no substantive decisions. The committee reviewed an update on the Eli Whitney/HMS Partial Roof Replacement and the Transfer Station, but no actions were taken or proposed.

The Joint Facilities Committee approved multiple invoices and change orders for roof replacement projects at Eli Whitney and Hazardville Memorial schools, totaling over $833,000. Construction updates were provided for both roofs, with completion expected by late August. The committee also discussed transfer station improvements and concerns about facility rental fees.

• Approved Silktown Invoice #3 for Hazardville Memorial, $448,483.20 (unanimous)
• Approved Silktown Invoice #3 for Eli Whitney, $384,750.30 (unanimous)
• Approved Silktown CO #6 for Eli Whitney, $1,732.92 (unanimous)
• Approved Silktown CO #7 for Eli Whitney, $1,150.00 (unanimous)
• Approved Silktown CO #6 for Hazardville Memorial, $5,149.79 (unanimous)
• Approved Silktown CO #7 for Hazardville Memorial, $313.50 (unanimous)
• Approved Hibbard & Rosa Invoice #3 for Eli Whitney, $999.00 (unanimous)
• Approved Hibbard & Rosa Invoice #3 for Hazardville Memorial, $999.00 (unanimous)

Commission on Aging

The Commission on Aging will meet to review committee reports and conduct general business. The agenda consists of standing reports and updates on senior services.

• Senior Minor Repair Program report
• Senior Living TV Program report
• Grandparents Raising Grandchildren report
• Social Services update
• Friends of the Senior Center update

The Enfield Commission on Aging met on August 14, 2022, and approved the secretary's minutes (with corrections) and the treasurer's report for July. Most of the meeting consisted of updates on programs like the Senior Minor Home Repair Program, Symposium, and Choices, with no major policy decisions made.

• Approved secretary's minutes with corrections (9-0-2)
• Approved treasurer's report for July (unanimous by show of hands)

Leisure Subcommittee

The Enfield Leisure Services Sub-Committee is holding a meeting to discuss recreation facilities and grants. Agenda topics include pickleball issues at South Rd. and Annex, disc golf, a grant opportunity for fitness stations, and North St. Golf Range issues.

• Pickleball Issues at South Rd. and Annex
• Disc Golf
• Grant Opportunity for Fitness Stations
• North St Golf Range Issues

Town Council

The Enfield Town Council will consider several resolutions, including a three-year collective bargaining agreement with the public works union, setting a public hearing on proposed voting district changes, accepting a land donation for parking at Hazardville Institute, and approving a contract for ambulance refurbishment. The agenda also includes appointments to boards and a resolution to transfer $25,000 in ESSER II funds to the Family Resource Center.

• Resolution to approve three-year collective bargaining agreement with AFSCME Local #1029 (Public Works Union)
• Resolution to set public hearing on proposed voting district changes for 8/29/2022
• Resolution accepting land donation for parking at Hazardville Institute
• Resolution to authorize agreement with AEV for refurbishment of 2 ambulances
• Resolution to transfer $25,000 in ESSER II funds to Family Resource Center

The Enfield Town Council approved a three-year collective bargaining agreement with AFSCME Local 1029 (6-0-4, with three abstentions), despite requests to table it. The council also set a public hearing for August 29 on a proposed Public Safety Complex addition and approved several other resolutions, including a land donation and ambulance refurbishment. A resolution to create a Board of Education liaison to the Arts and Culture Commission was approved (7-3).

• Approved AFSCME Local 1029 collective bargaining agreement, 3 years, $780,216 cost (6-0-4)
• Set public hearing for Aug 29 on proposed Public Safety Complex addition (9-1)
• Approved BOE liaison to Arts and Culture Commission (7-3)
• Accepted land donation at 10 Maple Street for Hazardville Institute parking (10-0)
• Authorized Town Manager to sign engagement letter with Pullman & Comley for tax sale (10-0)
• Authorized refurbishing two ambulances on Dodge 4500 chassis (10-0)
• Adopted amended job description for Engineering Tech II WPC, striking Grade II (10-0)
• Appointed Shari Roddick to Ethics Commission and Steven Lemoine to Hazardville Water Company Advisory Council (10-0 each)

JFK Renovation Building Committee

The John F. Kennedy Middle School Building Committee is meeting to discuss the renovation project. The agenda includes reports from the architect, construction manager, and owner's representative, as well as approval of invoices by the budget subcommittee. No specific decisions or proposals are detailed in the agenda.

• Approval of minutes from July 7, 2022 regular meeting
• Architect report
• CMR (construction manager) report
• Owner's representative report
• Approval of invoices by budget subcommittee

The committee approved multiple invoices and change orders for the JFK Middle School renovation, including a $1,184,254.52 payment to Gilbane Building Company. They also approved amendments for band uniforms, car charging stations, site benches, and other items. The project is in its final phase with punchlist walks underway and furniture delivery scheduled for mid-August.

• Approved CSG amendment $58,231.25 for band uniforms
• Approved CSG Invoice 31 $82,754.26
• Approved JCJ Architecture Invoice 40 $48,543.13
• Approved Gilbane Application 34 $1,184,254.52
• Approved ATP 202 car charging stations $9,423.00
• Approved ATP 203 site storage container $12,596.00
• Approved ATP 204 site benches $16,498.00
• Approved ATP 205 masonry façade modifications $35,343.00

Public Safety Subcommittee

The Enfield Public Safety Subcommittee is meeting to discuss a public safety referendum and school crossing solar lights. The agenda is brief and contains only these two discussion items before adjournment.

• Discussion of Public Safety Referendum
• Discussion of School Crossing Solar Lights

DPW Subcommittee

The Enfield DPW Subcommittee is meeting to discuss the formation of a Water Pollution Control Authority and the return of Oil/Battery Days. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with roll call and adjournment.

• Discussion on Water Pollution Control Authority formation
• Discussion on Oil/Battery Days returning

Aquifer Protection Agency

The Enfield Aquifer Protection Agency will hold a regular meeting to consider two aquifer renewal applications for properties at 66 Enfield Street, located over the A43 Aquifer. Both applications are for the same owner and lot, with one for Marks Motor Sports and the other for Meineke Muffler. The meeting will also include approval of minutes, public participation, and correspondence.

• ARA# 023- 66 Enfield Street- Aquifer Renewal for Marks Motor Sports, 66 Enfield St, LLC, Map 35/Lot 45, BG Zone
• ARA# 024- 66 Enfield Street- Aquifer Renewal for Meineke Muffler, 66 Enfield St, LLC, Map 35/Lot 45, BG Zone
• Approval of minutes from June 30, 2022

The Enfield Aquifer Protection Agency approved two aquifer renewal applications for properties at 66 Enfield Street, both located over the A43 Aquifer. The first renewal for Marks Motorsports was approved 7-0, and the second for Meineke Muffler was approved 7-0 after addressing DEP inspection requirements. The meeting also included approval of the June 30, 2022 minutes and adjournment.

• Approved aquifer renewal for Marks Motorsports at 66 Enfield St (7-0)
• Approved aquifer renewal for Meineke Muffler at 66 Enfield St (7-0)
• Approved June 30, 2022 meeting minutes (6-0-2, with two abstentions)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Enfield Planning and Zoning Commission is meeting to consider several items, including new public hearings on a zoning text amendment for a second curb cut in the BP zone and a special use permit for a new duplex at 78 Park Avenue. They will also continue an old public hearing on a zone change request for 1297 Enfield Street. The agenda includes routine items like minutes approval, bond releases, and reports.

• PH#3044ZA: Zoning text amendment to Section 5.50.1 to allow a second curb cut for a service drive in the BP Zone
• PH 3043: Special Use Permit for new duplex at 78 Park Avenue; Onyx Building & Remodeling, LLC; owner Lori Longhi; Map 39/Lot 4; R-33 Zone
• PH#3040MA: Zone change from HR-33 to SDD at 1297 Enfield Street; Felician Sisters of North America Real Estate Trust; Map 49/Lot 2
• Bond release(s) to be considered
• Public participation period

The Enfield Planning & Zoning Commission approved a motion to extend the public hearing for a zone change at 1297 Enfield Street to September 8, 2022. Two other public hearings were postponed or withdrawn by applicants. No new business or substantive zoning decisions were made during this regular meeting.

• Approved July 14, 2022 minutes (7-0-0)
• Granted extension for 1297 Enfield Street zone change hearing to Sept 8 (7-0-0)
• Noted withdrawal of PH#3044ZA text amendment application
• Noted applicant request for extension of PH#3043 duplex permit to Sept 8
• Adjourned meeting (7-0-0)

Historic District Commission

The regular meeting of the Enfield Historic District Commission scheduled for July 27, 2022, has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is set for September 28, 2022, with the agenda to follow.

• July 27, 2022 meeting cancelled
• Next meeting: September 28, 2022

Library Board of Trustees

The Enfield Library Board of Trustees will hold a meeting on Monday, July 25, 2022, at 9:00 am at the Pearl Street Library. The agenda consists entirely of procedural business, including a call to order, review of minutes, old business, new business, scheduling the next meeting, and adjournment.

The Enfield Library Board of Trustees approved a $3,000 signboard for the Pearl Street Library lawn, pending approvals from Planning and Zoning and DPW. The board also noted the library became fine-free as of July 1, except for museum passes and time-sensitive items, and reported over 300 children in the summer reading program.

• Approved $3,000 lawn signboard for Pearl Street Library (all agreed)
• Approved minutes of April 25, 2022 meeting
• Noted library is fine-free as of July 1, 2022, except museum passes and time-sensitive items

Ethics Commission

This meeting of the Enfield Ethics Commission was canceled. No items were discussed or decided.

• Meeting canceled

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Enfield Zoning Board of Appeals will meet on July 25, 2022, to review three appeals: a cease-and-desist order on temporary storage containers at 79 Enfield Street, a deck expansion variance at 29 Crescent Beach Drive, and a dealership transfer at 1 Depot Hill Road. The board will also approve minutes from prior meetings and receive a town attorney report.

• Appeal of ZEO cease-and-desist order on temporary storage containers at 79 Enfield Street (79-81 Enfield Street LLC)
• Variance request for deck expansion at 29 Crescent Beach Drive (George and Lynn McAlees)
• Dealership transfer application at 1 Depot Hill Road (Gabrielli Kenworth of CT, LLC) to RSP Capital Holdings LLC

The Enfield Zoning Board of Appeals approved a variance for a deck relocation and expansion at 29 Crescent Beach Drive (5-0), approved the transfer of an existing truck dealership at 1 Depot Hill Road (5-0), and tabled an appeal regarding a storage container at 79 Enfield Street to September 26, 2022 (4-0). The board also approved minutes from June 27 and July 13, 2022, with one abstention each.

• Approved deck variance at 29 Crescent Beach Drive (5-0)
• Approved dealership transfer at 1 Depot Hill Road (5-0)
• Tabled storage container appeal at 79 Enfield Street to Sept 26 (4-0)
• Approved June 27, 2022 minutes (5-0-1)
• Approved July 13, 2022 minutes as amended (5-0-1)

Economic Development Commission

The Economic Development Commission is meeting to discuss the development of the Enfield ARPA Business Assistance Program. All other agenda items are listed as none.

• Discussion on the development of the Enfield ARPA Business Assistance Program

The Enfield Economic Development Commission held a workshop to discuss and develop draft guidelines and an application for the ARPA Business Assistance Program. No formal votes were taken. The commission plans to vote on the final draft at a special meeting on August 18, 2022.

• Discussed and developed draft ARPA Business Assistance Program guidelines and application (no vote)
• Scheduled vote on final draft for Aug. 18, 2022 special meeting

Town Council

The Town Council is meeting to authorize a state grant application for small business assistance and vote on several fund transfers. Members will also discuss changing upcoming meeting dates and waiving July indoor pool resident fees.

• Application for State of Connecticut Community Investment Fund Small Business Assistance program
• Fund transfer of $92,020.00 for roof replacement at Eli Whitney and Hazardville Memorial Schools
• Fund transfer of $6,411.00 for renovating the Building Inspection Office
• Fund transfer of $600 for Child Youth and Family Services/Enfield Youth Council
• Proposal to waive indoor pool resident fees for open swim in July

The Enfield Town Council approved a resolution to apply for up to $2.5 million in state financial assistance from Connecticut's Community Investment Fund for small business assistance, with priority for Thompsonville and North Thompsonville. The council also approved changes to meeting dates for August and September, several budget transfers, and waived indoor pool resident fees for open swim through August 31. All votes were unanimous among present members.

• Approved Resolution #6310 to file application for up to $2.5M state grant (8-0)
• Approved Motion #6311 to change meeting dates to Aug 8, Aug 29, and Sep 19 (8-0)
• Approved Resolution #6312 transferring $6,411 for furniture and fixtures (8-0)
• Approved Resolution #6313 transferring funds for roof projects at Hazardville Memorial and Eli Whitney schools (7-0)
• Approved Resolution #6314 transferring $600 for Child Youth and Family Services advertising (7-0)
• Approved Motion #6315 to waive indoor pool resident fees for open swim through Aug 31 (7-0)

Joint Facilities Committee

The Joint Facilities Committee of Enfield, CT held a meeting on July 19, 2022, with no substantive decisions or votes scheduled. The agenda consisted entirely of procedural items such as roll call, approval of prior meeting minutes, and updates on unfinished business including the Eli Whitney/HMS Partial Roof Replacement and the Transfer Station. No new business items were decided upon.

The Joint Facilities Committee approved four payment requisitions totaling about $1.33 million for roof work at Eli Whitney and Hazardville Memorial schools, plus seven change orders for additional work. All votes were unanimous (7-0). The committee also approved minutes from May 12 and June 30, 2022, with one abstention each.

• Approved revised Requisition #1 for Eli Whitney roof payment of $137,817.63 (7-0)
• Approved Requisition #2 for Eli Whitney roof payment of $544,118.82 (7-0)
• Approved revised Requisition #1 for Hazardville Memorial roof payment of $28,502.64 (7-0)
• Approved revised Requisition #2 for Hazardville Memorial roof payment of $617,159.16 (7-0)
• Approved Silktown PCO #002 for Hazardville Memorial ($12,472.86) (7-0)
• Approved Silktown PCO #003 for Hazardville Memorial ($20,298.09) (7-0)
• Approved Silktown PCO #004 for Hazardville Memorial ($4,969.00) (7-0)
• Approved Silktown PCO #005 for Hazardville Memorial ($3,511.62) (7-0)

Inland Wetlands & Watercourses Agency

The Enfield Inland Wetlands and Watercourses Agency will hold a regular meeting with an executive session for two pending legal cases, followed by public hearings and new business items. The board will consider two applications: one for driveway repair at 68 West Shore Drive and another for expanding outdoor storage and installing a wetlands crossing at 18 and 36 Mullen Road. The agenda also includes approval of minutes, reports, and enforcement updates.

• Executive session: Donna Merolla, et al. v. IWWA (35 Bacon Rd)
• Executive session: Enfield IWWA et al v. Joseph Liquore, et al (117 North St)
• IW #660: Driveway replacement/repair at 68 West Shore Drive; Jason and Jessica Bouchard, applicants/owners; Map 96/Lot 21; R-33 Zone/LOD
• IW #661: Outdoor storage expansion at 18 Mullen Rd and access drive/wetlands crossing at 36 Mullen Rd; Connecticut Organics, LLC; Map 16/Lots 51 and 42; I-1 Zone
• Approval of minutes from July 5, 2022

The Enfield Inland Wetlands & Watercourses Agency approved a driveway replacement and repair application at 68 West Shore Drive, adding a condition requiring silt fencing on both sides. The agency also continued a significant activity application for outdoor storage expansion at 18 and 36 Mullen Road to a public hearing on September 6, 2022. No decisions were made during executive session, and no public comments were offered.

• Approved IW #660 for 68 West Shore Drive driveway repair with silt fencing condition (6-0)
• Continued IW #661 for 18 and 36 Mullen Road to public hearing on September 6, 2022 (6-0)
• Approved minutes from July 5, 2022 meeting (5-0-1, Hendrickson abstaining)
• Entered executive session to discuss pending litigation (6-0)
• Adjourned executive session with no decisions made (6-0)

Joint Facilities Committee

The Joint Facilities Committee will meet to receive updates on ongoing facility projects. The body will also review invoices and discuss future projects.

• Update on Eli Whitney/HMS Partial Roof Replacement
• Update on Transfer Station
• Approval of invoices

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a new public hearing on a text amendment for industrial zones. The body will also review site plan modifications and a zone change request.

• XZA# 3041: Text Amendment to require Special Permits for warehouses and distribution buildings 200,000 square feet or larger in Industrial Zones
• PH# 3040MA: Zone change request from HR-33 to SDD at 1297 Enfield Street
• FLD# 44: Demolition and construction of a single-family home at 55 Cottage Road
• SPR# 1895: Site Plan Modification to eliminate a curb cut at 238 Shaker Road
• SPR# 1898: Site Plan Modification for restaurant expansion at 95 High Street

The Commission approved a text amendment requiring special permits for warehouses and distribution buildings 200,000 square feet or larger. Several site plan modifications and a residential demolition/construction project were also approved. A zone change request for 1297 Enfield Street was continued to a later date.

• Approved XZA# 3041 requiring special permits for warehouses $\ge$ 200,000 sq ft (7-0-0)
• Approved bond release for PH# 2849 at 157 South Rd (7-0-0)
• Approved FLD# 44 for demolition and construction of a home at 55 Cottage Road with 23 conditions (7-0-0)
• Approved SPR# 1895 site plan modification to eliminate a curb cut at 238 Shaker Road with 21 conditions (7-0-0)
• Approved SPR# 1898 site plan modification for restaurant expansion at 95 High Street with 15 conditions (7-0-0)
• Continued PH# 3040MA zone change request for 1297 Enfield Street to July 28, 2022 (7-0-0)
• Noted withdrawal of SPR# 1897 at 90D Elm Street
• Noted withdrawal of PH# 3042 at 2 Surrey Lane

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals is holding a special meeting to enter an executive session. The board will discuss pending litigation in the case of Jarmoc Farms, LLC v. Zoning Board of Appeals of the Town of Enfield.

• Discussion of pending litigation: Jarmoc Farms, LLC v. Zoning Board of Appeals of the Town of Enfield, Docket No. LND- CV-21-6143004-S

The Enfield Zoning Board of Appeals met virtually and voted unanimously to enter executive session to discuss pending litigation (Jarmoc Farms, LLC v. Town of Enfield Zoning Board of Appeals). No decisions were made and no votes were taken during the meeting, which adjourned shortly after the session ended.

• Moved into executive session for pending litigation (unanimous)
• Ended executive session (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Commission on Aging

The Enfield Commission on Aging meets to review standing committee reports, updates from social services and the Friends of the Senior Center, and discuss new spending plans for the 2022-2023 budget year. The meeting is procedural with no formal decisions listed.

The Commission on Aging approved its 2022-2023 budget of $11,425, allocating funds to seven programs including SMHRP, Symposium, and Grandparents Raising Grandchildren. The treasurer's report noted a $250 discrepancy in donations since 2013, corrected to a final total of $9,287.73, and a year-end surplus of $1,397.70. The commission also discussed plans for a Senior Mental Health symposium, a Safety Day, and a CHOICES outreach event.

• Approved 2022-2023 budget of $11,425 (unanimous show of hands)
• Accepted secretary's report with 7-0-3 vote (3 abstentions)
• Approved treasurer's report noting $250 donation discrepancy correction
• Postponed COA initiatives discussion to next meeting

Agricultural Commission

The Enfield Agricultural Commission is holding its regular meeting to approve June minutes, hear public participation, and receive reports. Under new business, the commission will review an assessor's update and discuss agricultural items in the draft Plan of Conservation and Development (POCD). The next meeting is scheduled for September 15, 2022.

• Approval of June 14, 2022 meeting minutes
• Assessor's update
• Review of draft POCD agricultural items

The Enfield Agricultural Commission met on July 12, 2022, and approved the June 14, 2022 minutes with noted corrections. The commission discussed correspondence, including a DEEP grant opportunity, and reviewed the draft Plan of Conservation and Development (POCD), suggesting several edits and additions. No formal decisions were made on the POCD; members were asked to send further suggestions to the Chair.

• Approved June 14, 2022 minutes with corrections (8-0)
• Adjourned meeting (8-0)

Board of Education

The Enfield Board of Education has cancelled its regular meeting scheduled for July 12, 2022. The next scheduled meeting will be held on Tuesday, August 23rd in Council Chambers, with an agenda to be provided later.

• Cancellation of July 12, 2022 regular meeting
• Next meeting scheduled for August 23, 2022 in Council Chambers

Conservation Commission

The Enfield Conservation Commission holds a regular meeting to review open space properties, meeting minutes from June 14, 2022, and correspondence, reports, and unfinished and new business. The agenda is primarily procedural.

• Approval of meeting minutes from June 14, 2022
• Discussion of list of open space properties under new business

The Enfield Conservation Commission met on July 12, 2022, and discussed several topics, including updating the town's open space list, reviewing the Plan of Conservation and Development (POCD), and receiving reports on volunteer opportunities and ARPA fund distribution. The commission approved the June 14, 2022 minutes and entered executive session to discuss real estate matters, but no decisions were made and no votes were taken on substantive items.

• Approved minutes of June 14, 2022 (8-0-0)
• Entered executive session to discuss real estate matters (8-0-0); no decisions made
• Discussed updating open space list; GIS system expected to be functional by September
• Discussed partnering with P&Z and/or IWWA on development in sensitive areas
• Discussed requesting under-budget monies for EAC/ECC to go to open space or farmland preservation funds

JFK Renovation Building Committee

The John F. Kennedy Middle School Building Committee is meeting to discuss the ongoing renovation project. The agenda includes reports from the architect, construction manager, and owner's representative, as well as approval of invoices and other business. This is a routine working meeting for the committee overseeing the school's construction.

• Approval of minutes from June 2, 2022 meeting
• Architect report on project status
• CMR (Construction Manager at Risk) report
• Owner's representative report
• Approval of invoices by Budget Subcommittee

The committee approved the June 2, 2022 minutes and a series of budget subcommittee recommendations, including adding $10,000 to a moving services purchase order and approving multiple invoices and change orders totaling over $1.4 million. The project is nearing completion, with furniture arriving mid-August and an open house planned before school starts. The committee also noted the town received a $10.8 million state reimbursement in June.

• Approved June 2, 2022 meeting minutes (voice vote)
• Added $10,000 to CSG purchase order for moving services (voice vote)
• Approved CSG Invoice #30 for $27,843.36 (voice vote)
• Approved JCJ Architecture Invoice #39 for $44,135.81 (voice vote)
• Approved Gilbane Building Company Application #33 for $1,082,640.33 (voice vote)
• Approved IMTL Invoice #4707-U for $1,589.00 (voice vote)
• Approved AAIS Invoices #0156-20 and #0156-21 totaling $150,428.50 (voice vote)
• Approved TRC Invoice #537413 for $12,461.75 (voice vote)

Inland Wetlands & Watercourses Agency

The Inland Wetlands and Watercourses Agency will hold public hearings on two property applications. The body will also receive an enforcement update regarding 92 Post Office Road.

• Application for Lake (Sea) Wall repair at 658-57 Cottage Road (W# 658-57)
• Application for an in-ground pool at 22 Hudson Street (IW 659)
• ZEO enforcement update on 92 Post Office Road

The Enfield Inland Wetlands and Watercourses Agency approved two applications at its July 5, 2022 meeting. It approved IW# 658-57 for repair of a lake sea wall along Shaker Pines Lake, with site-specific conditions, and IW# 659-22 for an in-ground pool at Hudson Street, also with conditions. Both approvals passed unanimously (6-0-0). The board also received two new applications for future review.

• Approved IW# 658-57 Cottage Road sea wall repair with conditions (6-0-0)
• Approved IW# 659-22 Hudson Street in-ground pool with conditions (6-0-0)
• Approved minutes from June 21, 2022 meeting (6-0-0)
• Removed IW# 658 from the table (6-0-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:19 PM (6-0-0)

Town Council

The Enfield Town Council will hold a public hearing on proposed amendments to the Enfield Culture and Arts Commission Ordinance, then consider a bid waiver for an independent review of revaluation issues, and vote on several fund transfers for school and town projects. The agenda also includes appointments to the Senior Tax Relief Committee and a resolution to amend the WPCA dispute process.

• Public hearing on amendments to Enfield Town Code Chapter 22, Article II (Culture and Arts Commission)
• Bid waiver request for independent review of revaluation issues (tabled from 6/20/22)
• Transfer of $23,000 for Enfield High School tennis court repairs
• Transfer of $72,450 for Eli Whitney School roof project (BOE share)
• Transfer of $600,000 for Henry Barnard School parking lot (BOE share)

The Enfield Town Council voted 6-4 to amend a resolution to require competitive bidding for an independent review of the town's revaluation process, rather than directly retaining a specific law firm. The amended resolution was adopted, directing the town to go out to bid for legal services for the review. The council also approved several budget transfers and a sewer usage policy change.

• Adopted resolution to go out to bid for legal services for revaluation review (6-4)
• Approved sewer usage policy amendment for change in use (7-3)
• Approved $23,000 transfer for tennis courts construction (10-0)
• Approved $72,450 transfer for Eli Whitney roof (10-0)
• Approved $71,260 transfer for Hazardville Memorial roof (10-0)
• Approved $600,000 transfer for school paving (10-0)
• Approved $160,000 transfer for water/sewerage (10-0)
• Approved $45,000 transfer for police gasoline (10-0)

Town Council

The Town Council is holding a special meeting to continue a discussion previously tabled on June 20, 2022. The body will address the retention of an independent review regarding revaluation issues.

• Discussion on Retention of an Independent Review of Revaluation Issues

The Enfield Town Council held a special meeting to discuss retaining an independent review of revaluation issues, but no formal action was taken. The meeting ended with a motion to adjourn, which passed 10-0-0. The council debated whether to hire the recommended firm, Berchem Moses PC, or pursue an RFP process, with some members advocating for council-led questions and others supporting the town attorney's recommendation.

• Adjourned special meeting (10-0-0)

Board of Assessment Appeals

The Board of Assessment Appeals is holding a special meeting to discuss and possibly vote on its role regarding an investigation into town administration. The board will consider whether to support a Town Council-led or Town Administration-led investigation, and how to maintain its statutory duties during the inquiry. The meeting is otherwise procedural, with roll call, minutes approval, and correspondence.

• Discussion and possible vote on BAA's role in attorney selection for town administration investigation
• Consideration of Town Council-led vs. Town Administration-led investigation
• Discussion of BAA's role in maintaining integrity of statutory duties during inquiry

The Board of Assessment Appeals voted unanimously to support a Town Council-led investigation into the town administration, rejected a proposal for the administration to investigate itself, and ratified hiring Attorney Rachel Baird as independent counsel at $300/hour. The board also authorized the chairman to investigate the Alaimo Family LLC appeal and authorized a member to share a list of tax appeal attorneys with council members.

• Authorized chairman to investigate Alaimo Family LLC appeal (unanimous)
• Authorized Lori Longhi to share attorney list with council (unanimous)
• Ratified hiring Attorney Rachel Baird as BAA counsel (unanimous)
• Supported Town Council-led investigation (unanimous)
• Rejected town administration investigating itself (0-3)
• Supported BAA's role in fair, impartial, transparent inquiry (unanimous)

Joint Facilities Committee

The committee is meeting to review updates on the Transfer Station and Eli Whitney/HMS roof replacement. Members will consider three funding approvals for facility improvements.

• Change order at Eli Whitney for $13,860.00
• Alternate #2 at Eli Whitney for $207,000.00
• Alternate #1 at Hazardville Memorial for $203,600.00
• Update on Eli Whitney/HMS Partial Roof Replacement
• Update on Transfer Station

The Joint Facilities Committee approved multiple change orders and alternates for roof work at Eli Whitney and Hazardville Memorial schools, totaling $431,629. All items were approved unanimously with 8-0-0 votes. The committee also requested additional cost breakdown information for the lump sum totals.

• Approved $13,860 change order for Eli Whitney roof drains (8-0)
• Approved $207,000 Alternate #2 for Eli Whitney (8-0)
• Approved $203,600 Alternate #1 for Hazardville Memorial (8-0)
• Approved $7,318.30 change order for PCB caulk removal at Hazardville Memorial (8-0)
• Approved $6,050 change order for Eli Whitney roof drains (8-0)

Aquifer Protection Agency

The Enfield Aquifer Protection Agency will hold a regular meeting on June 30, 2022, at the Enfield Town Hall. The agenda includes reviewing minutes, public participation, correspondence, and new business regarding an aquifer registration application for Stateline Auto at 88 Enfield Street.

• Review of April 14, 2022 meeting minutes
• Public participation session
• New Business: APA# 22- 88 Enfield Street - Aquifer Registration Application over the Aquifer for Stateline Auto (Applicant Seth Klase, Owners Robert and Sylvia Nuger Family, Map 35/Lot 43, BG Zone)

The agency approved an aquifer registration application for Stateline Auto at 88 Enfield Street. The board also approved the minutes from the April 14, 2022 special meeting.

• Approved ARA#22 aquifer registration for 88 Enfield Street (7-0-0)
• Approved April 14, 2022 meeting minutes (6-0-2)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Enfield Planning & Zoning Commission is meeting to consider a zone change request for 1297 Enfield St from HR-33 to SDD, along with other business including an advisory report on a land donation for parking at the Hazardville Institute. The agenda also includes discussions on warehouse size limits and a traffic impact study presentation.

• Public hearing PH#3040MA: zone change from HR-33 to SDD at 1297 Enfield St, applicant Felician Sisters of North America Real Estate
• Advisory report on accepting land donation for parking at Hazardville Institute, 317 Hazard Ave
• Extension request for PH#2868.01 at 472 Taylor
• Discussion on size limits for warehouse distribution centers
• Informal request for construction entrance at 140-148 Hazard Ave for Trinity Health of New England

The Commission tabled the zone change request for the Felician Sisters property at 1297 Enfield St. until the July 14, 2022 meeting, after a petition for a super-majority vote was received but not yet verified. The Commission also recommended the Town Council accept a land donation for a Hazardville Institute parking lot, and approved a temporary construction entrance for Trinity Health. A traffic impact study for the Enfield Square Mall area was presented by CRCOG.

• Tabled PH#3040MA zone change request for 1297 Enfield St. to July 14, 2022 (7-0)
• Recommended Town Council accept land donation for Hazardville Institute parking lot (7-0)
• Approved temporary construction entrance for Trinity Health, to be removed at certificate of occupancy (6-1)
• Approved minutes of June 9, 2022 as amended (7-0-1)
• Reordered agenda to move CRCOG traffic study presentation earlier (8-0)

Board of Education

The Enfield Board of Education has cancelled its regularly scheduled meeting for Tuesday, June 28, 2022. The next scheduled Board meeting will be held on Tuesday, July 12, 2022. This notice is procedural only, with no agenda items to report.

• Meeting cancelled for June 28, 2022
• Next meeting scheduled for July 12, 2022

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Enfield Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a regular meeting on June 27, 2022, at the Enfield Town Hall. The agenda includes an executive session regarding pending court cases, old business concerning a cease and desist order appeal, and new business for a motorcycle dealership location.

• Executive session on 128 Moody Road, LLC v. Zoning Board of Appeals (Docket No. LND-CV-21-6143003-S)
• Executive session on Jarmoc Farms, LLC v. Zoning Board of Appeals (Docket No. LND-CV-21-6143004-S)
• ZBA# 2022-04-14: Appeal of the ZEO's Cease & Desist Order for 1375 Enfield St
• ZBA# 2022-06-10: Application for a Motorcycle Dealership at 27 Palomba Drive

The Enfield Zoning Board of Appeals approved ZBA# 2022-06-10, allowing a motorcycle dealership (MOMS Enfield) at 27 Palomba Drive, with a 5-0 vote. The board also closed the appeal for 1375 Enfield Street as moot after the site was cleaned up. Minutes from May 23, 2022, were approved, and minutes from December 27, 2021, were approved as amended.

• Approved ZBA# 2022-06-10 for motorcycle dealership at 27 Palomba Drive (5-0)
• Closed appeal ZBA# 2022-04-14 for 1375 Enfield Street as moot (5-0)
• Approved minutes of May 23, 2022 regular meeting (5-0-1)
• Approved minutes of December 27, 2021 regular meeting as amended (4-0-2)

Board of Education

The Board of Education is holding a special meeting to address one primary item. The board will vote to ratify a tentative agreement for the Enfield Teachers’ Association contract.

• Ratification of the Enfield Teachers’ Association Contract Tentative Agreement

The Board of Education met for a special meeting to vote on the Enfield Teachers’ Association Contract Tentative Agreement. The board voted to ratify the agreement.

• Ratified Enfield Teachers’ Association Contract Tentative Agreement (7-0-1)

Board of Education

This document is a notification that a quorum of the Board may be present at the Enfield High School Graduation. It explicitly states that this is not a Board meeting and no Board actions shall occur.

Historic District Commission

The regular June 22, 2022 meeting of the Enfield Historic District Commission has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for July 27, 2022, with an agenda to follow.

• June 22, 2022 regular meeting cancelled
• Next regular meeting July 27, 2022

DPW Subcommittee

The Enfield Department of Public Works Subcommittee will discuss house number painting on curbing, municipal solid waste citation processes, and minimal disposal fees at the transfer station. An update on a WPCA issue will also be provided.

• Proposed curb painting of house numbers
• Discussion on minimal disposal fees at the transfer station
• Review of MSW violation citation process
• Update on WPCA issue

Inland Wetlands & Watercourses Agency

The Enfield Inland Wetlands & Watercourses Agency will hold a regular meeting to review new and continued wetland permit applications. The body will consider four projects: a new single-family house, parking lot expansion, lake wall repairs, and an in-ground pool installation.

• W# 656-55 Cottage Road: new single-family house construction
• W# 657-92 Main Street: parking lot expansion and improvement
• W# 658-57 Cottage Road: lake wall repair along Shaker Pines Lake
• W# 659-22 Hudson Street: in-ground pool installation

The Enfield Inland Wetlands and Watercourses Agency approved a permit for a new single-family house at 55 Cottage Road and a parking lot expansion at 92 Main Street, and tabled a lake wall repair application at 57 Cottage Road pending more elevation details. The board also discussed procedural matters, including a complaint about a property on 90 Post Office Road.

• Approved IW# 656 for new house at 55 Cottage Road with site conditions (7-0)
• Approved IW# 657 for parking lot expansion at 92 Main Street with site condition (7-0)
• Tabled IW# 658 for lake wall repair at 57 Cottage Road pending elevation details (7-0)
• Approved minutes of June 7, 2022 (4-0-3)

Town Council

The Enfield Town Council special meeting scheduled for Monday, June 20, 2022, at 6:00 PM in the Council Chambers was cancelled. The source document contains no other business, agenda items, or further procedural details.

Town Council

The Town Council discussed a redistricting plan to balance population across four municipal districts. If adopted, the plan requires a public hearing, a council resolution, and approval by residents via a referendum in November 2022.

• Proposed redistricting to reduce population margin between largest and smallest districts from 560 to 84 residents
• Proposed move of Mark Twain area and south side of Middle Road into District 1
• Proposed move of Cozy Street area into District 3
• Proposed move of remaining Mount Carmel neighborhood into District 4
• Executive session held to discuss real estate negotiations with no action taken

The Enfield Town Council approved a Memorandum of Agreement with Impact Residential Development, LLC for the mixed-use redevelopment of the former Strand Theater and Lamagna Activity Center properties. The Council also approved a three-year collective bargaining agreement with CSEA Local #2001 (8-1), a $12,500 transfer to Social Services, and several other resolutions. A resolution to hire a law firm for an independent review of the assessment process was tabled for further discussion.

• Approved Memorandum of Agreement with Impact Residential Development for Strand/Lamagna redevelopment (9-0)
• Approved 3-year CSEA Local #2001 collective bargaining agreement (8-1)
• Approved $12,500 transfer from Youth Services to Social Services Administration (9-0)
• Scheduled public hearing on Culture and Arts Commission ordinance amendments for July 5 (9-0)
• Waived bidding for sludge disposal services at WPCF (9-0)
• Adopted Public Safety Systems Technician position (9-0)
• Adopted amended Assistant Assessor job description (9-0)
• Approved Neighborhood Assistance Act application for St. Patrick's Church roof (9-0)

Tax Increment Financing Advisory Committee

The Tax Increment Financing Advisory Committee is meeting to conduct business including an executive session. The committee will review a draft credit enhancement agreement for a specific development project.

• Review of Draft Credit Enhancement Agreement for The Shops at Elm Street Square, LLC at 147 Elm Street

The Enfield TIF Advisory Committee met on June 16, 2022, and approved the minutes from the March 17, 2022 meeting. The committee entered executive session to review a draft credit enhancement agreement for The Shops at Elm Street Square, LLC at 147 Elm Street, but no motions were made and no votes were taken on the matter. The meeting adjourned with no other business discussed.

• Approved minutes of March 17, 2022 meeting
• Entered executive session to review draft credit enhancement agreement for The Shops at Elm Street Square, LLC
• Exited executive session with no motions or votes taken

Board of Assessment Appeals

The Board of Assessment Appeals is meeting to consider and potentially vote on a supplemental report. This report concerns decisions on assessment appeals heard in April 2022 and decided in May 2022.

• Vote on supplemental report regarding assessment appeals from April and May 2022

The Board of Assessment Appeals unanimously approved a supplemental report articulating its May 20, 2022 decision in Appeal #0, which recognized March 18, 2022 as the effective filing date for Raymond Romano's appeal and reduced his assessment from $150,900 to $15,788, restoring PA 490 farm status. The report rebuts the Town Assessor's claim that the BAA lacked jurisdiction. The board also assigned members to cover topics for informational speaking at town council meetings.

• Approved supplemental report articulating BAA decision in Appeal #0 (3-0)
• Recognized March 18, 2022 as effective filing date for Romano appeal
• Reduced Romano assessment from $150,900 to $15,788 and restored PA 490 status
• Assigned board members to cover topics for June 20, 2022 town council meeting
• Adjourned meeting (3-0)

Economic Development Commission

The Enfield Economic Development Commission is meeting virtually. The main item is a discussion of the development of the Enfield ARPA Business Assistance Initiative. The rest of the agenda is procedural, including approval of minutes and public comment.

• Discussion of Enfield ARPA Business Assistance Initiative

The Commission decided to permanently move its meetings to the third Tuesday of the month at 5:30 PM in-person. Members discussed the parameters and eligibility for the ARPA Business Assistance Initiative but reached no final decisions on the program.

• Approved May 19, 2022 meeting minutes (8-0-0)
• Moved regular meetings to the third Tuesday of the month at 5:30 PM in-person
• Scheduled next meeting for June 28, 2022 at 5:30 PM

Thompsonville Fire Commission

The Thompsonville Board of Fire Commissioners will meet to review reports from the Chief and Treasurer. The commission is scheduled to discuss tax collection services and current vacancies.

• Discussion of tax collection service
• Discussion of current vacancies

The meeting scheduled for June 15, 2022, was cancelled because a quorum was not reached. No substantive decisions were made.

Loan Review Committee

The Loan Review Committee is meeting to discuss a housing rehabilitation application. The item will be addressed in both executive session and open discussion.

• Housing Rehabilitation Application for 3 Fairview Avenue

The Enfield Loan Review Committee approved a housing rehabilitation loan application for 3 Fairview Avenue, up to the allowed $35,000, including an emergency project completed earlier this year. The vote was 3-1-0. The committee entered executive session to discuss the application but made no decisions there.

• Approved housing rehabilitation loan for 3 Fairview Ave up to $35,000 (3-1-0)
• Entered executive session at 6:02 pm, ended at 6:13 pm (no decisions made)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:28 pm (4-0-0)

Patriot Award Subcommittee

The Patriot Award Subcommittee will meet to conduct routine business, including electing a chairman and secretary, and reviewing applications for the Patriot Award. No substantive decisions are scheduled.

The Patriot Award Committee unanimously selected Gerald Thibodeau as the 2022 Patriot Award honoree. The committee also elected Michael Emmons as Chairman and Scott Kaupin as Secretary, and made plans for the award presentation during the Fourth of July Town Celebration.

• Elected Michael Emmons as Chairman (6-0)
• Elected Scott Kaupin as Secretary (6-0)
• Selected Gerald Thibodeau as 2022 Patriot Award honoree (6-0)
• Pamela Townsend nomination not considered (did not meet application requirements)

Agricultural Commission

The Enfield Agricultural Commission will hold a regular meeting to review its bylaws and approve invoices or other financial matters. The agenda includes standard procedural items such as approving previous meeting minutes and hearing public participation.

The Enfield Agricultural Commission approved amended bylaws with updated formatting and reporting structures. The commission heard detailed public testimony from Board of Assessment Appeals member Lori Longhi about widespread issues with PA-490 farmland assessments, including improper removals and classification errors. The commission discussed plans to request funding from the Town Council for the Farmland Preservation Program.

• Approved amended bylaws with updated formatting and reporting structure (8-0)
• Approved minutes of April 12, 2022 (6-0, 2 abstentions)
• Discussed requesting Town Council funding for Farmland Preservation Program
• Adjourned meeting (8-0)

Board of Education

The Enfield Board of Education is holding its regular meeting, with key items including discussion and action on the 2022-23 Healthy Food Certification, a possible June 28 meeting, and the superintendent's evaluation. The board will also hear reports from the superintendent and various committees, and approve minutes and accounts for May 2022. An executive session is scheduled for personnel matters related to the superintendent's evaluation.

• Discussion and action on 2022-23 Healthy Food Certification
• Discussion and action on June 28, 2022 BOE meeting
• Action on superintendent's evaluation (personnel)
• Approval of minutes for May 10 and May 31, 2022 meetings
• Approval of accounts and payroll for May 2022

The Enfield Board of Education voted unanimously to extend the superintendent's contract by one year, following an executive session on his evaluation. The board also unanimously approved the 2022-23 Healthy Food Certification, canceled the June 28, 2022 meeting, and approved minutes and financial certifications for May 2022.

• Extended superintendent's contract by one year (9-0)
• Approved 2022-23 Healthy Food Certification (9-0)
• Canceled June 28, 2022 BOE meeting (9-0)
• Approved May 10, 2022 regular meeting minutes (9-0)
• Approved May 31, 2022 special meeting minutes (8-0-1, LeBlanc abstaining)
• Approved May 31, 2022 administrative opening minutes (9-0)
• Accepted superintendent's certification for May 2022 expenditures of $6,993,819.20 (9-0)
• Accepted superintendent's certification for May 2022 grant and Head Start expenditures of $1,854,944.97 (9-0)

Enfield Beautification Committee

The Beautification Committee is meeting to review old business and new business. Discussion items include the budget and several community initiatives.

• Budget
• Adopt a Spot
• Clean Sweep
• Garden Club

The committee met without a quorum, meaning no official votes were taken and the minutes were tabled. Members reached a consensus to recommend spending remaining funds on benches, pocket park plantings, and a pollinator garden.

• Tabled approval of minutes (no quorum)
• Recommended $3,500 for benches
• Recommended $500 for pocket park plantings
• Recommended using leftover funds for a pollinator garden at the senior center
• Agreed to move forward with the budget recommendation to the Town Manager

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission is holding a regular meeting. The agenda consists of procedural boilerplate items.

The Enfield Conservation Commission approved revised bylaws with formatting and content changes, including updated meeting time and references. The commission also discussed a potential open space grant application and reviewed a letter to the Town Council regarding the PA-490 open space ordinance.

• Approved revised ECC Bylaws (8-0)
• Added discussion on ECC Bylaws to agenda (unanimous)
• Added PA-490 open space ordinance letter to Town Council to unfinished business (8-0)
• Approved minutes of April 12, 2022 (6-0-2)

TC/BOE Security Committee

The Town Council and Board of Education Security Committee are meeting to discuss security strategy and the deployment of personnel or devices. These discussions will take place in executive session.

• Executive session regarding security strategy and deployment of security personnel or devices

Thompsonville Fire Commission

The Thompsonville Board of Fire Commissioners is holding a special meeting to discuss a specific tax rate adjustment. The body will consider lowering the Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Motor Vehicle Mill Rate.

• Discussion of lowering the Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Motor Vehicle Mill Rate from 5 to 4.57 Mills

Planning & Zoning Commission

The commission is holding public hearings on a garage addition and a used car dealership. Members will also consider special permit applications for a self-storage facility and two special events.

• PH#3036: Used car dealership application for 33 Palomba Drive
• SPR# 1893: Change of use to self-storage warehouse facility at 1706 King Street
• PH# 3039: Garage addition on a non-conforming lot at 53 Neelans Road
• SPR# 1894 and SPR# 1896: Special event applications for 20 North Street and 25 Hazard Ave
• Discussion on size limits for warehouse distribution centers

The Enfield Planning and Zoning Commission approved a garage addition on a non-conforming lot at 53 Neelans Road, a used car dealership at 33 Palomba Drive, and three site plan reviews for a self-storage facility, a church fundraiser, and a Chick-fil-A school supply drive. All approvals were unanimous or near-unanimous. The commission also discussed but did not vote on a proposed text amendment for warehouse size limits.

• Approved PH# 3039 garage addition at 53 Neelans Road (7-0)
• Approved PH# 3036 used car dealership at 33 Palomba Drive (6-0-1)
• Approved SPR# 1893 self-storage warehouse at 1706 King Street (7-0)
• Approved SPR# 1894 special event at 20 North Street (7-0)
• Approved SPR# 1896 special event at 25 Hazard Avenue (7-0)
• Approved bond release for landscaping at 10 Hazard Ave ($6,222) (7-0)
• Approved bond release for landscaping at 1559 King St ($448) (7-0)
• Approved minutes of May 26, 2022 meeting (6-0-2)

Prison / Town Liaison Committee

The Enfield Prison/Town Liaison Committee is meeting to discuss updates on COVID-19, prison population counts, and significant incidents or policy changes at prisons. The committee will also revisit tabled items, including the Everbridge alert system and whether the Town of Somers should join the meetings.

• Review of March 9, 2022 meeting minutes
• Everbridge System (tabled old business)
• Town of Somers joining prison liaison meetings (tabled old business)
• COVID-19 update
• Report of population counts from wardens

The Enfield Prison/Town Liaison Committee met on June 8, 2022, and approved the minutes from December 8, 2021, and March 9, 2022, with a unanimous vote. The meeting included updates from the Department of Corrections on the Everbridge notification system, COVID-19 cases, and population counts, but no substantive policy decisions were made.

• Approved minutes of December 8, 2021, and March 9, 2022 (6-0-0)

Commission on Aging

The Enfield Commission on Aging is meeting to discuss routine business, including committee reports on programs like the Senior Minor Repair Program and Grandparents Raising Grandchildren, as well as a spending plan for the 2021-2022 budget year ending June 30, 2022. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major decisions or public hearings listed.

• Review of spending plan for 2021-2022 budget year ending 6/30/2022
• Standing committee reports on Senior Minor Repair Program, Symposium, Senior Living TV Program, Grandparents Raising Grandchildren, Triad, and Choices
• Updates on Social Services, Friends of the Senior Center, and Senior Center Focus
• Discussion of COA initiatives

The Commission on Aging heard from Mayor Bob Cressotti, who invited members to join a new 5-member Senior Tax Credit Committee to develop a tax relief program for seniors and non-profit volunteers, funded with $600,000 in state and town funds. The commission approved the secretary's and treasurer's reports unanimously. No other formal decisions were made; most items were informational reports.

• Approved secretary's report (8-0-0)
• Approved treasurer's report (8-0-0)
• Accepted $1,000 transfer from Isolated Seniors to Grandparents Raising Grandchildren program
• Approved $675.25 for vaccine sleeves from Mission and Outreach budget
• Approved $1,160.00 for File of Life magnets from Triad budget

Enfield Culture and Arts Commission

The Enfield Culture and Arts Commission is holding its monthly meeting virtually. The agenda consists of standard procedural items including roll call, approval of minutes, reports from the chair, treasurer, and staff liaison, plus old and new business. No specific decisions, proposals, or public hearings are listed.

• Virtual meeting via Zoom
• Treasurer's report
• Staff liaison's remarks
• Old business
• New business

The Enfield Culture & Arts Commission unanimously approved spending $60/month (totaling $720/year) to boost Facebook posts, and elected new officers: Emily McIntosh as Chairperson, Emily Clifford and Steph MacGillivary as Co-Vice-Chairpersons, Donna Hamre as Secretary, and Damon Patnoe as Treasurer. They also approved $35 for storage totes and discussed plans for a mural, a band shell concert series, and fundraising, but no final decisions were made on those items.

• Approved $60/month Facebook post boosting for $720/year (unanimous)
• Elected officers: Chairperson Emily McIntosh, Co-Vice-Chairs Emily Clifford and Steph MacGillivary, Secretary Donna Hamre, Treasurer Damon Patnoe
• Approved $35 for Costco tote bins for storage (unanimous)
• Approved prior meeting minutes

Inland Wetlands & Watercourses Agency

The Inland Wetlands and Watercourses Agency is meeting to review permit applications for residential projects. The body will consider a request for a pool and shed and receive a new application for a single-family home.

• Wetlands Permit application for an in-ground pool and shed at 61 Steele Road
• Application for construction of a new single-family house at 55 Cottage Road
• Correspondence regarding DEEP Pesticides Application for Shaker Pines Lake

The Agency approved a wetlands permit for an in-ground pool and shed at 61 Steele Road with specific conditions regarding silt fencing. The board also approved the minutes from the May 17, 2022 meeting.

• Approved IW# 655 (61 Steele Road) for an in-ground pool and shed with conditions for silt fencing and a final plan (4-0-0)
• Approved May 17, 2022 meeting minutes (4-0-0)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Enfield Zoning Board of Appeals is holding a special meeting that consists almost entirely of an executive session to discuss pending litigation involving Jarmoc Farms, LLC. The only other items are procedural formalities: call to order, pledge, roll call, and adjournment. No public decisions or discussions are scheduled.

• Executive session on pending litigation: Jarmoc Farms, LLC v. Town of Enfield Zoning Board of Appeals, Docket No. LND-HHD-CV 21-6143004-S

Town Council

The Town Council will conduct a public hearing regarding 2022 Neighborhood Assistance Act proposals. The body is also considering several fund transfers, including millions for American Rescue Plan projects and school infrastructure.

• Public hearing on 2022 Neighborhood Assistance Act proposals
• Fund transfer of $5,416,361 and $539,000 for American Rescue Plan projects
• Fund transfer of $1,359,000 and $673,000 for Enfield Street School parking lot and B&G storage building
• Fund transfer of $100,000 for Town Attorney legal fees
• Resolution to reduce property maintenance fines for 26 Bigelow Avenue

The Council voted against the nomination of Jim Nasuta to fill a District 1 vacancy. Other actions included creating a committee to study senior and disabled tax relief and approving several budget transfers.

• Rejected nomination of Jim Nasuta for District 1 Councilor (4-5-0)
• Approved creation of a five-member Senior Tax Relief Committee (9-0-0)
• Approved $100,000 transfer to Town Attorney for legal services (9-0-0)
• Approved $169,000 transfer for Information Technology services and equipment (9-0-0)
• Approved $50,000 salary for Senior Center Program Coordinator (9-0-0)
• Appointed Tanya Hughes and Joanne Lynch to Beautification Committee (8-0-0)
• Appointed Dean Gousse and re-appointed Jason Walsh to Health Department Board (9-0-0)
• Designated CliftonLarsonAllen LLP as the town's audit firm for FY2022 (8-0-0)

Town Council

The Town Council is holding a special meeting to enter executive session regarding real estate negotiations. The meeting also includes a redistricting presentation by the Registrar of Voters.

• Real estate negotiations for 1 Church Street
• Real estate negotiations for 5 Church Street
• Real estate negotiations for 19 Church Street
• Real estate negotiations for 21 Church Street
• Real estate negotiations for 16 Pleasant Street and 17 North Main Street

The Town Council received a presentation from the Registrar of Voters regarding a plan to balance population across four municipal districts. No action was taken on the proposal, and the Council did not vote to adopt or reject the plan during this meeting.

• Approved motion to enter Executive Session for real estate negotiations (9-0-0)
• No action or votes taken during Executive Session regarding real estate negotiations

Water Pollution Control Authority

The Authority is holding a public hearing to gather resident opinions on proposed sewer service fees and rates for the 2022/2023 fiscal year. The body will then consider a resolution to formally adopt the new fee schedule.

• Proposed water usage rates: $3.60 per 1,000 gallons for consumption < 20,000 and $5.39 per 1,000 gallons for consumption > 20,000
• Proposed base quarterly charges ranging from $39.00 for 5/8" meters to $3,120.00 for 8" meters
• Proposed sewer connection fee of $3,000 per EDU
• Proposed septage disposal fees: $60 per 1,000 gallons for residential and $80 per 1,000 gallons for industrial/commercial
• Proposed industrial groundwater remediation discharge fee of $250 per quarter

The Enfield Water Pollution Control Authority held a public hearing and then voted 9-0 to adopt the proposed sewer service fee schedule for fiscal year 2022-2023. One resident, Karen LaPlante, criticized the lack of separate WPCA meetings and data transparency. The authority also discussed back-fee collections, noting a fund balance of $2,150,000 and $1.9 million collected in back fees.

• Adopted 2022-2023 Sewer Service Fee Schedule (9-0)
• Approved amendment to correct resolution year to 2022-2023 (unanimous show-of-hands)

JFK Renovation Building Committee

The JFK Middle School Building Committee will convene for a procedural meeting covering routine approvals, reports from architects and contractors, and subcommittee updates. No substantive decisions are listed on the agenda.

The committee approved the May 5, 2022 minutes with amendments and unanimously approved a series of invoices and change orders totaling over $1.3 million, including a $1,001,678.45 payment to Gilbane Building Company. They also discussed the dedication plaque, blue tile issue, and auditorium equipment. The project is 87% complete and under budget.

• Approved May 5, 2022 minutes with amendments (unanimous)
• Approved CSG Invoice #29 for $24,545.01 (unanimous)
• Approved JCJ Architecture Invoice #38 for $52,995.75 (unanimous)
• Approved Gilbane Building Company Application #32 for $1,001,678.45 (unanimous)
• Approved IMTL invoices totaling $44,586.50 (unanimous)
• Approved TRC purchase order additions and invoices totaling $56,580.25 (unanimous)
• Approved IES invoices totaling $13,873.96 (unanimous)
• Approved ATPs 179, 183, 189-195 totaling $213,616.00 (unanimous)

Board of Education

The Enfield Board of Education will hold a special meeting on May 31, 2022, at Council Chambers to discuss and vote on several items, including the FY2022-23 budget, Head Start cost-of-living adjustment, quality improvement grant, scholarship recipients, and donations for the graduating class of 2022. The meeting will also feature guest presentations from Buzz Robotics, ERfC Director Josue Irizarry, and Director of Education Equity Altressa Cox Blackwell.

• Approve FY2022-23 Budget
• Approve Head Start COLA & Quality Improvement Grant
• Approve Lester J. Bodley Scholarship Recipients
• Approve EHS Safe Grad Donations for the Graduating Class of 2022
• Guest presentations: Buzz Robotics, Josue Irizarry (ERfC Director), Altressa Cox Blackwell (Director of Education Equity)

The Enfield Board of Education held a special meeting on May 31, 2022, and approved the FY2022-23 Budget, Head Start COLA & Quality Improvement Grant, Lester J. Bodley Memorial Scholarships, and a $1,000 donation to the EHS Safe Grad Committee. The board also heard presentations from Buzz Robotics students, ERfC Director Josue Irizarry, and Director of Educational Equity Altressa Cox-Blackwell. The meeting concluded with an executive session on collective bargaining.

• Approved FY2022-23 Budget (9-0)
• Approved Head Start COLA & Quality Improvement Grant (9-0)
• Approved 2022 Lester J. Bodley Memorial Scholarships (9-0)
• Approved $1,000 donation to EHS Safe Grad Committee (8-0-1, LeBlanc abstaining)
• Entered executive session for collective bargaining (9-0)

Board of Education

The Enfield Board of Education will hold a special meeting to conduct an executive session for personnel matters, including an interview for an administrative opening. The board may take action on the appointment if necessary.

• Executive session for interview of candidate for administrative opening
• Possible action on appointment for administrative opening

The Enfield Board of Education held a special meeting and unanimously appointed Candidate A as the next principal of Prudence Crandall School. The board also entered executive session to interview candidates, but no action was taken there. The appointment was the only substantive decision made.

• Appointed Candidate A as Prudence Crandall principal (8-0)
• Entered executive session for personnel interview (8-0)

Board of Assessment Appeals

The Board of Assessment Appeals is meeting to deliberate and vote on property assessment appeals that were heard in April 2022.

• Vote on appeals heard in April 2022

The Board of Assessment Appeals reviewed and voted on numerous property tax appeals. Most granted appeals ordered that properties be restored to their prior P.A. 490 status and classifications as of the 2020 Grand List, with specific assessment adjustments.

• Approved May 20, 2022 meeting minutes (3-0)
• Granted appeal for Tarmac Tax LLC (Unanimous)
• Granted appeal for Broad Brook (Unanimous)
• Granted appeal for Jarmoc and related entity properties (Unanimous)
• Granted appeal for property owner 77 Moodut (Unanimous)
• Granted appeal for property owner 61D (Unanimous)
• Granted appeal for property owner 74 WV (Unanimous)
• Approved BAA Report on Decisions of Appeals heard in April 2022 (3-0)

General Government Subcommittee

The General Government and Finance Subcommittee is meeting to discuss two items tabled from April: naming or dedicating town-owned assets and a request from EMS to review fees. No votes are scheduled; the agenda is limited to discussion and old business.

• Naming and/or dedicating of Town Owned Assets (tabled 04/22/22)
• Request from EMS for Review of Fees (tabled 04/22/22)

The General Government and Finance Subcommittee met and discussed two old business items: a policy for naming/dedicating town-owned assets and a review of EMS fees. No formal decisions or votes were made; the meeting was procedural and discussion-only.

• No formal decisions or votes taken during the meeting
• Discussed creating a list of named town locations to be kept by Town Clerk or Town Manager office
• Discussed sample policy and application for naming/dedicating assets
• Discussed flag program to honor residents or in memory
• Requested Town Manager to inquire on costs for bricks out front
• Discussed implementing a hardship application for EMS fees on a six-month trial basis

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission will conduct new public hearings for five different property applications. The body will also review two special permit applications and discuss size limits for warehouse distribution centers.

• PH# 3024: Interior addition of a deli at 100 Elm Street
• PH# 3036: Used car dealership at 33 Palomba Drive
• PH# 3034MA: Zone change from Business General to Industrial-1 at 1706 King Street
• PH# 3041: Conversion to open storage at 98 Prospect Street
• SPR# 1892: Indoor long term parking facility at 53 Manning Road

The Enfield Planning and Zoning Commission approved five applications: a deli addition at 100 Elm Street, a vinyl fence replacement at 370 North Maple Street, a zone change at 1706 King Street, an open storage conversion at 98 Prospect Street, and a fabrication facility at 9 Moody Rd. A used car dealership application at 33 Palomba Drive was tabled to June 9, 2022. All approvals were unanimous (7-0-0).

• Approved deli addition at 100 Elm Street (7-0-0)
• Approved vinyl fence replacement at 370 North Maple Street (7-0-0)
• Approved zone change from Business General to Industrial-1 at 1706 King Street (7-0-0)
• Approved open storage conversion at 98 Prospect Street (7-0-0)
• Approved fabrication facility at 9 Moody Rd (7-0-0)
• Approved indoor long-term parking facility at 53 Manning Road with 17 conditions (7-0-0)
• Tabled used car dealership application at 33 Palomba Drive to June 9, 2022 (7-0-0)

Town Council

The special meeting scheduled for May 25, 2022, was cancelled. The agenda had listed a vacancy for District 1 Councilor and the oath of office for Deputy Town Clerk Kenzy Lee.

• Appointment of District 1 Councilor
• Oath of Office for Deputy Town Clerk Kenzy Lee

Historic District Commission

The Historic District Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a Certificate of Appropriateness. The body is reviewing a proposal by the Town of Enfield to add parking spaces to a town-owned property.

• Public hearing for HDC#485: application to construct 11 additional parking spaces at 1318 Enfield Street

The Historic District Commission approved an application to add 11 parking spaces at 1318 Enfield Street. The approval includes a condition that shrubbery be planted to screen the parking area. The commission also approved the minutes from the March 23, 2022 meeting.

• Approved HDC#485- 1318 Enfield Street for 11 additional parking spaces with condition for shrubbery planting (5-0-0)
• Approved March 23, 2022 meeting minutes (4-0-1)

Board of Education

The regularly scheduled meeting on May 24, 2022, was cancelled due to Board member scheduling conflicts. A special meeting is scheduled for May 31, 2022.

Blight Review Committee

The Blight Review Committee is meeting to discuss two properties under new business: 26 Bigelow Avenue and 35 Enfield Street. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with roll call and adjournment.

• 26 Bigelow Avenue
• 35 Enfield Street

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Enfield Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a regular meeting to hear four new applications, including an appeal of a cease and desist order and requests for location approvals and variances. The board will also consider approval of the previous meeting's minutes and other routine business.

• ZBA# 2022-04-14: Appeal of ZEO's Cease & Desist Order for Section 3.30.12 at 1375 Enfield St (Devin Terhune, applicant/owner)
• ZBA# 2022-04-28: Auto location approval for transfer of used car dealers license at 425 Hazard Ave (Zach Dupuis dba Runway Motors LLC)
• ZBA# 2022-05-06: General repairers location approval at 25 Hazard Ave (AAA Club Alliance Inc.)
• ZBA# 2022-05-10: Request for multiple variances at 160 Spring St (Andrew J. Crane, applicant; Spring Street Holdings LLC, owner)
• Approval of minutes from April 25, 2022 regular meeting

The Enfield Zoning Board of Appeals approved a used car dealer license transfer, a general repairers location approval, and a variance for a lumber yard, all by 5-0 votes. The board also continued a cease-and-desist appeal to allow a property inspection, and approved the April 25 minutes as amended.

• Continued ZBA# 2022-04-14 (1375 Enfield St) to next meeting, contingent on ZEO inspection by June 10, 2022 (5-0)
• Approved ZBA# 2022-04-28 (425 Hazard Ave) auto location approval for used car dealer license transfer (5-0)
• Approved ZBA# 2022-05-06 (25 Hazard Ave) general repairers location approval for AAA Club Alliance (5-0)
• Approved ZBA# 2022-05-10 (160 Spring St) variances for Spring Street Holdings LLC (5-0)
• Approved minutes from April 25, 2022 as amended (5-0)

Ethics Commission

The Ethics Commission meeting scheduled for May 23, 2022, was canceled. No other business is listed.

Board of Assessment Appeals

The Enfield Board of Assessment Appeals is holding a special meeting to conduct roll call, discuss minutes, and deliberate or vote on property assessment appeals heard in April 2022.

• Deliberate and/or decide on appeals heard in April 2022

The Board of Assessment Appeals met to vote on property tax appeals from hearings that closed April 21, 2022. After individual review and group deliberation, the board voted on appeals in a set order, with members recusing themselves when needed. Most appeals were approved, with a few denied, and some cases like Jarmoc Farms were deferred for further consideration. The meeting adjourned with a plan to reconvene for remaining appeals.

• Approved appeal for CT Valley Growers, LLC motor vehicles at 128 Moody Road
• Approved appeal for Jarmoc Tobacco, LLC motor vehicles at 128 Moody Road
• Denied appeal for property owner (name illegible) on farm land assessment
• Approved appeal for property owner (name illegible) with PA 490 restoration
• Approved appeal for property owner (name illegible) with assessment reduction
• Tabled Jarmoc Farms and/or entity properties for further consideration
• Approved motion to adjourn (3-0)

Economic Development Commission

The Economic Development Commission will meet to review reports and discuss specific development items. The agenda includes the creation of a list of vacant properties in Enfield.

• Development of Enfield Vacant Properties List
• All American Assisted Living Lunch & Learn Event

The Commission discussed a new ARPA-funded business and non-profit assistance application process, with the Town Manager stating all funds must be appropriated by December 2024 and spent by December 2026. The Commission will review applications and make recommendations, with the Town Council appropriating funds. The Enfield Square traffic impact study is complete, with concept plans expected by early June and public review in late June. The meeting was otherwise procedural, approving the February 17, 2022 minutes.

• Approved February 17, 2022 regular meeting minutes (6-0-0)
• Discussed ARPA business/non-profit assistance application process; Commission to review applications and recommend funding
• Noted Enfield Square traffic impact study complete; concept plans due early June, public review in late June
• Reported Town Council approved purchase/sale of 98 Prospect Street to David Weeks and Kelly Fradet lumber
• Reported demolition/environmental cleanup of Strand and Lamagna Center on similar timetable as 98 Prospect Street

Thompsonville Fire Commission

The Thompsonville Fire Commission will hold a regular meeting to discuss labor management, an overtime policy, grievances, and new hires. The board will also receive updates from the Enfield Town Manager, Beirne Wealth Consulting Services, and the Fire Chief, along with financial reports.

• Review of overtime policy
• Discussion of new hires interview committee
• Update from Beirne Wealth Consulting Services
• Chief’s Report
• Treasurer’s Report

The Thompsonville Fire Commission voted 2-0 (with one abstention) to restore sick time to Firefighter Eric Miarecki, who was told by the Chief to stay home due to COVID-19 exposure. The board also discussed the purchase of a new fire apparatus, scheduling a special meeting for May 24 to continue deliberations. Minutes from three prior meetings were approved unanimously.

• Restored sick time to Firefighter Eric Miarecki (2-0, Pliszka abstained)
• Approved minutes from April 20 regular, May 4 annual, and May 4 special meetings (4-0)
• Scheduled special meeting for May 24 to discuss new apparatus purchase

Board of Assessment Appeals

The Board of Assessment Appeals is holding a special meeting to discuss minutes and deliberate or vote on appeals heard in April 2022. The meeting is scheduled for May 17, 2022, at the Enfield Public Library.

• Vote on appeals heard in April 2022
• Discussion of meeting minutes

The Board of Assessment Appeals held a special meeting to deliberate on appeals and review files. No specific decisions were recorded in the minutes. The board voted to adjourn unanimously (3-0).

• Motion to adjourn approved (3-0)

Inland Wetlands & Watercourses Agency

The Inland Wetlands and Watercourses Agency will hold a regular meeting to conduct public hearings and discuss specific project petitions. The body will also receive a new permit application for residential construction.

• Informal discussion regarding 1700 King Street (True Storage)
• Discussion of the Enfield Solar Petition
• New permit application (ITW# 655) for an in-ground pool and shed at 61 Steele Road

The Inland Wetlands and Watercourses Agency held a regular meeting with no formal votes on substantive matters. They discussed an informal proposal for True Storage at 1700 King Street, agreed to send no referral on the Enfield Solar Petition, and received a new wetlands permit application for 61 Steele Road to be discussed at a future meeting. The only formal actions were approving the April 19, 2022 minutes and adjourning, both by 5-0 votes.

• Approved April 19, 2022 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Agreed to send no referral on the Enfield Solar Petition
• Discussed informal True Storage proposal at 1700 King Street; no application filed
• Received wetlands permit application IW# 655 for 61 Steele Road; deferred to June 7 meeting
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

Town Council

The Town Council will meet to adopt the town budget, set the tax rate, and approve the Capital Improvement Plan. The body will also consider several fund transfers and a solar field application for a cemetery.

• Budget adoption including the tax rate and Education Block Grant
• Application from Catholic Cemetery Association for a solar field at 110 North Street
• Request for $228,075 to purchase a camera truck for Water Pollution Control
• Request for $130,000 fund transfer for municipal solid waste disposal
• Sale of 98 Prospect Street to Kelly Fradet

The Enfield Town Council adopted the FY2022-23 total budget of $145,450,039 (down from the manager's proposed $151,158,203) and set the tax rate at 27.89 mills, after passing 22 amendments that cut spending and adjusted revenues. The budget resolution passed 7-3, with Councilors Despard, Hopkins, and Ludwick voting against. The council also approved a land transfer to Salas Brothers LLC, opposed a solar field at the North Street golf range, and adopted several other resolutions.

• Adopted $145,450,039 FY2022-23 total budget (7-3)
• Set tax rate at 27.89 mills (7-3)
• Approved $73,275,252 Board of Education appropriation (10-0)
• Approved land transfer to Salas Brothers LLC for 92 Main Street redevelopment (9-1)
• Directed Town Manager to send letter opposing solar field at 110 North Street (10-0)
• Tabled Joint Health Insurance Committee dissolution item (10-0)
• Approved recycling contract extension with USA Hauling & Recycling (9-0-1)
• Adopted revised Solid Waste and Recycling Policy (10-0)

Water Pollution Control Authority

The Enfield Water Pollution Control Authority will discuss and vote on a resolution to schedule a public hearing for the proposed 2022/2023 sewer service fees and rates. The hearing is set for June 6, 2022, at Town Hall. The agenda includes the proposed fee schedule, which outlines rates for water usage, sewer usage, well users, and various fees.

• Resolution to set public hearing for 2022/2023 sewer fees and rates on June 6, 2022
• Proposed water usage sewer rate: $3.60 per 1,000 gallons for consumption under 20,000 gallons
• Proposed water usage sewer rate: $5.39 per 1,000 gallons for consumption over 20,000 gallons
• Base quarterly charges range from $39.00 (5/8" meter) to $3,120.00 (8" meter)
• Sewer connection fee: $3,000 per EDU

The Enfield Water Pollution Control Authority voted unanimously to hold a public hearing on proposed sewer service fees and rates for fiscal year 2022/2023. The hearing is set for Monday, June 6, 2022, at 6:45 p.m. in the Town Council Chambers at Town Hall, 820 Enfield Street. The meeting was brief and procedural, with no other substantive decisions.

• Adopted Resolution #6237 to schedule a public hearing on sewer fees and rates for FY 2022/2023 (10-0)
• Adopted Amendment #1 to correct the hearing date to June 6, 2022 (10-0)
• Adopted Motion #6238 to adjourn the meeting (10-0)

TC/BOE Joint Insurance Subcommittee

The Town Council and Board of Education’s joint health insurance subcommittee meets to discuss a proposal to repeal the Joint Health Insurance Committee. No decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Discussion of repealing the Joint Health Insurance Committee

Joint Facilities Committee

The Joint Facilities Committee will meet to receive updates on ongoing facility projects. The body will also review and approve invoices.

• Update on Eli Whitney/HMS Partial Roof Replacement
• Update on Transfer Station
• Approval of invoices

The Joint Facilities Committee approved multiple invoices totaling $191,869.55 for architectural, owner's rep, and roofing services related to the Eli Whitney and Hazardville Memorial school roof projects. The committee also discussed the upcoming roof replacement start date of June 24 and the transfer station contractor's mobilization. All votes were unanimous (6-0).

• Approved amended Invoice 1 from Hibbard & Rosa for $6,493.50 (Eli Whitney construction documents, 65%)
• Approved Invoice 2 from Hibbard & Rosa for $1,498.50 (Eli Whitney construction documents and bid phases, 80%)
• Approved Invoice 1 from Hibbard & Rosa for $6,493.50 (Hazardville Memorial construction documents, 65%)
• Approved Invoice 2 from Hibbard & Rosa for $1,498.50 (Hazardville Memorial construction documents and bid phases, 80%)
• Approved Invoice 1 from CSG for $6,000.00 (Hazardville Memorial Owner's Rep, 60% complete)
• Approved Invoice 1 from CSG for $6,000.00 (Eli Whitney Owner's Rep, 60% complete)
• Approved Invoice 1 from Silktown Roofing for $29,115.60 (Hazardville Memorial roofing, application no. 1)
• Approved Invoice 1 from Silktown Roofing for $140,781.45 (Hazardville Memorial roofing, application no. 1)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Enfield Planning & Zoning Commission will conduct public hearings on five new applications, including a zoning text amendment for outdoor storage in industrial zones and a marijuana retail-production amendment. Commissioners will also review a five-year capital-improvement plan and discuss warehouse size limits.

• PH#3038: solid vinyl fence at 370 North Maple Street (Mayfield Place LLC)
• PH#3040ZA: zoning text amendment for up to 50% outdoor storage in industrial yards
• PH#3040XZA: text amendment to allow recreational marijuana retail and production
• SPR#1890: change of use from financial institution to personal service at 662 Enfield Street
• Presentation on five-year Capital Improvement Plan

The Commission approved a text amendment to expand outdoor storage in industrial zones and approved regulations for recreational marijuana establishments. A referral to create a new pocket park on Pearl Street was forwarded to the Town Council. Several public hearings for local business applications were tabled until May 26, 2022.

• Approved 8-24 referral to Town Council for Pearl St pocket park (7-0-0)
• Approved PH# 3040ZA to expand outdoor storage in industrial zones (6-1-0)
• Approved XZA#3040 for recreational marijuana retail and production (6-1-0)
• Tabled PH#3024 (100 Elm Street deli addition) to 5/26/22 (7-0-0)
• Tabled PH# 3036 (33 Palomba Drive car dealership) to 5/26/22 (7-0-0)
• Tabled PH#3038 (370 North Maple Street fence modification) to 5/26/22 (7-0-0)
• Tabled PH#3034MA (1706 King St zone change) to 5/26/22
• Rejected proposal for a warehouse distribution center moratorium (4-3)

Commission on Aging

The Enfield Commission on Aging is meeting to discuss standing committee reports, old business regarding social services and the senior center, and new business items including a spending plan for the 2021-2022 budget year ending June 30, 2022. The meeting takes place at DSS, Alcorn School, at 1010 Enfield Street.

• New business spending plan for the 2021-2022 budget year ending on 6/30/2022
• Standing committee reports including Senior Minor Repair Program, Symposium, Senior Living TV Program, Grandparents Raising Grandchildren, Triad, and Choices
• Social Services update and Senior Center focus under old business

The Commission on Aging approved a $1,000 transfer from the Isolated Senior budget to the Grandparents Raising Grandchildren budget for summer activities, and approved two smaller transfers for vaccine sleeves and File of Life magnets. The commission also discussed upcoming events and programs, including a mental health symposium and the Senior Minor Home Repair Program, but made no other formal decisions.

• Approved $1,000 transfer from Isolated Senior to Grandparents Raising Grandchildren budget (9-0)
• Approved $800 transfer from Mission and Outreach to Triad account for vaccine sleeves (unanimous)
• Approved $1,300 transfer from Symposium to Triad account for File of Life magnets (unanimous)
• Accepted minutes and treasurer's report (8-0-0)

Board of Assessment Appeals

The Enfield Board of Assessment Appeals holds a special meeting to review and vote on property tax appeals heard in April 2022. The session is procedural, focusing on deliberation and decision-making for prior appeals.

The Board of Assessment Appeals held a special meeting on May 11, 2022, with members Tom Tyler, Donna Dubanoski, and Lori Longhi present. The board deliberated and reviewed files, then scheduled future meetings for May 17 and May 20, 2022, at the library, subject to availability. The meeting adjourned at 5:02 p.m. No substantive decisions were made.

• Set future meeting dates for May 17 and May 20, 2022, at the library (if available)

Town Council

The Enfield Town Council is holding a special meeting with the sole substantive item being budget deliberations. The agenda contains no other business items, only roll call and adjournment.

• Budget deliberations

The Enfield Town Council held a special meeting to continue budget deliberations for the FY 2022-2023 budget. No final decisions were made; the meeting adjourned without substantive action.

• Adjourned meeting (10-0)

Agricultural Commission

The regular meeting scheduled for May 10, 2022, has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for June 14, 2022.

Board of Education

The Board of Education will meet to conduct a second reading of policy adoptions and revisions. Members will also consider the formation of the Pizza Consent Assignment Task Force.

• Second reading of BOE Policy Adoptions & Policy Revision
• Action regarding the formation of the Pizza Consent Assignment Task Force
• Appointment of Enfield Cultural Arts Commission BOE Liaison
• Approval of accounts and payroll for April 2022

The Enfield Board of Education voted unanimously to waive the 181st school day for Henry Barnard School, making June 24 its last day. They also canceled the May 24, 2022 meeting and scheduled a special meeting on May 31. The board approved new policies and revisions on second reading, and established an advisory committee to replace the tabled Pizza Consent Assignment Task Force.

• Approved new policies and revisions on second reading (8-0)
• Failed to bring Pizza Consent Assignment Task Force back to table (0-8)
• Established formation of an Advisory Committee (8-0)
• Appointed Joshua Hamre as Cultural Arts Commission BOE liaison (no vote needed)
• Canceled May 24, 2022 BOE meeting, special meeting May 31 (8-0)
• Waived 181st school day for Henry Barnard School (8-0)
• Approved April 2022 expenditures of $6,493,626.15 (8-0)
• Approved April 2022 grant and Head Start expenditures of $562,701.72 (8-0)

Board of Education

The Enfield Board of Education is holding a regular meeting with several action items, including a second reading of policy adoptions and revisions, a discussion on forming a Pizza Consent Assignment Task Force, and a possible waiver of the 181st school day for Henry Barnard School. The board will also appoint a liaison to the Cultural Arts Commission and discuss the May 24 meeting. The agenda includes standard reports, minutes approval, and an executive session on attorney-client privileged communication.

• Second reading of BOE policy adoptions and revisions
• Discussion and action on forming the Pizza Consent Assignment Task Force (tabled 04-26-22)
• Appointment of Enfield Cultural Arts Commission BOE Liaison
• Action on waiving the 181st school day for Henry Barnard School
• Approval of accounts and payroll for April 2022

The Enfield Board of Education approved several actions, including waiving the 181st school day for Henry Barnard School, cancelling the May 24, 2022 meeting in favor of a special meeting on May 31, and establishing a new advisory committee. The board also approved policy adoptions and revisions, accepted financial reports, and entered executive session for attorney-client privileged communication. No action was taken on the previously tabled Pizza Consent Assignment Task Force motion, which failed.

• Approved policy adoptions and revisions (8-0)
• Failed to bring Pizza Consent Assignment Task Force back to table (0-8)
• Established formation of Advisory Committee (8-0)
• Cancelled May 24, 2022 BOE meeting, special meeting May 31 (8-0)
• Waived 181st school day for Henry Barnard School (8-0)
• Approved April 2022 expenditures of $6,493,626.15 (8-0)
• Approved April 2022 grant and Head Start expenditures of $562,701.72 (8-0)
• Entered executive session for attorney-client privileged communication (8-0)

Enfield Beautification Committee

The Enfield Beautification Committee held a regular meeting on Tuesday, May 10, 2022, at the Enfield Department of Public Works Building. The agenda included roll call, approval of minutes, old business topics such as budget and clean sweep, new business, and miscellaneous items.

• Budget
• Adopt a Spot
• Clean Sweep
• Garden Club

The Enfield Beautification Committee held a regular meeting on February 8, 2022, but lacked a quorum, so no formal decisions were made. The minutes from October 12, 2021, were tabled to the next meeting. The committee discussed the upcoming Clean Sweep event on April 23rd, reviewed a bench catalogue, and considered recruiting new members.

• Tabled approval of October 12, 2021 minutes to next meeting
• Scheduled Clean Sweep for Saturday, April 23rd at 10:30 am
• Confirmed an eight-yard dumpster at Town Hall for Clean Sweep
• Discussed having Bills Landscaping weed the senior center
• Discussed having New Day Church help with Clean Sweep and senior center
• Agreed to look into advertising to recruit committee members

Conservation Commission

The regular meeting scheduled for May 10, 2022, has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for June 14, 2022.

Board of Assessment Appeals

The Board of Assessment Appeals is meeting to deliberate and vote on appeals heard in April 2022. No specific property addresses or appeal amounts are listed on the agenda.

• Votes on property assessment appeals heard in April 2022

The Board of Assessment Appeals held a special meeting on May 9, 2022, with all three members present. They reviewed files and deliberated, but made no substantive decisions. The board scheduled another meeting for May 11, 2022, and then adjourned.

• Scheduled next meeting for May 11, 2022, 3-5 p.m. at the library (if available)
• Adjourned meeting at 4:36 p.m. (motion by Donna Dubanoski, seconded by Tom Tyler)

JFK Renovation Building Committee

The John F. Kennedy Middle School Building Committee is meeting to discuss the renovation project. They will hear reports from the architect, construction manager, and owner's representative, and the budget subcommittee will seek approval of invoices. The meeting is a regular working session with no major decisions expected beyond routine approvals.

• Approval of minutes from April 7, 2022 meeting
• Architect report on renovation progress
• Construction manager's report
• Owner's representative report
• Approval of invoices by budget subcommittee

The committee approved 20 invoices and change orders, including a $1,168,702.43 payment to Gilbane Building Company, plus invoices from CSG, JCJ Architecture, Red Thread, and others. They also discussed adding former officials to the dedication plaque and reviewed construction progress, including the turnover of the administrative wing and upcoming work on the south lot.

• Approved CSG Invoice #28 for $43,576.14
• Approved JCJ Architecture Invoice #37 for $51,471.03
• Approved Gilbane Building Company Application #31 for $1,168,702.43
• Approved Red Thread Invoices #88757 ($4,778.06), #887574 ($1,524.64 partial), #887573 ($3,263.26 partial)
• Approved Robert H. Lord Invoices #34195-4A ($1,552.92) and #34195-4B ($3,162.77)
• Approved School Specialty Invoices #308103726901 ($1,934.57) and #208128492367 ($3,601.56)
• Approved TRC Environmental Invoice #516936 for $17,413.75
• Approved 8 change orders (ATP 170, 174, 176, 177, 182, 185, 186, 187, 188) totaling $235,728.00

Thompsonville Fire Commission

The Thompsonville Fire District will hold its annual meeting to vote on the 2022-2023 fiscal year budget and a fire apparatus purchase. New fire commissioners will be sworn in, and officers for the Board of Fire Commissioners will be elected.

• Announcement of 2022-2023 Fiscal Year Budget District Vote
• Announcement of Fire Apparatus Purchase District Vote
• Election and appointment of Board of Fire Commissioners officers: Chairman, Vice Chairman, District Clerk, Treasurer, and Tax Collector

The Board of Fire Commissioners announced district vote results approving the 2022-2023 fiscal year budget and a fire apparatus purchase. The board seated new commissioners and appointed officers for the upcoming term.

• Approved 2022-2023 Fiscal Year Budget District vote (16 Yes, 6 No)
• Approved Fire Apparatus Purchase District vote (12 Yes, 10 No)
• Elected Patrick Crowley, Keith Pliszka, and Margaret Perry as Fire Commissioners
• Appointed Marge Perry as Chairman
• Appointed Ernie Bouthiette as Vice Chairman
• Appointed Keith Pliszka as District Clerk
• Appointed Patrick Crowley as Treasurer
• Appointed Town of Enfield as Tax Collector

Thompsonville Fire Commission

The Thompsonville Fire Commission will hold a special meeting to set the 2022-2023 fiscal year mill rate and designate an independent CPA. The board will also discuss bank signatories and any legal business before adjourning.

• Set 2022-2023 mill rate for Thompsonville Fire District
• Designate independent certified public accountant
• Discuss bank signatories for district accounts

The Thompsonville Fire District Board of Fire Commissioners set the mill rate for real estate at 5.74 and for motor vehicles at 5 for the 2022-2023 fiscal year, both passed unanimously. The board also reappointed FML as the district's certified public accountant and removed Theresa Dodd as a bank signatory, all by 5-0 votes.

• Set real estate mill rate at 5.74 for FY 2022-2023 (5-0)
• Set motor vehicle mill rate at 5 for FY 2022-2023 (5-0)
• Reappointed FML as district's certified public accountant (5-0)
• Removed Theresa Dodd as bank signatory (5-0)

Town Council

The Town Council is meeting for a special session to conduct budget deliberations. No other business items are listed on the agenda.

• Budget deliberations

The Enfield Town Council held a special meeting on May 4, 2022, to continue budget deliberations for the fiscal year 2022-2023. No votes or final decisions were made during this session; the meeting was procedural, with discussion only. The meeting adjourned at 7:09 p.m.

Inland Wetlands & Watercourses Agency

The regular meeting scheduled for May 3, 2022, has been cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled for May 17, 2022.

Enfield Culture and Arts Commission

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

The Enfield Culture and Arts Commission voted to move forward with a town photo contest and calendar project, approved a 1-year extension for the Poet Laureate, and awarded two mini grants totaling $995. The commission also trimmed its budget request by eliminating summer concert series, classes, and Zoom renewal fees.

• Approved moving forward with photo contest and calendar project (all in favor)
• Approved 1-year extension for Poet Laureate Elizabeth (all in favor)
• Awarded $495 mini grant to Enfield Public Library for Traveling Lantern Theater performance (all in favor)
• Awarded $500 mini grant to Olivia Mas for 'How We Heal' pop-up art gallery (all in favor)
• Eliminated summer concert series, cooking/art/history/movement classes, and Zoom renewal fee from budget request

Town Council

The Town Council is holding a special meeting to conduct real estate negotiations and an attorney-client discussion regarding specific properties.

• Real estate negotiations for 92 Main Street
• Real estate negotiations for 11 Thompson Court
• Attorney-client discussion regarding 90 Parsons Road

The Enfield Town Council met in special session and voted unanimously to enter executive session to discuss real estate negotiations. After reconvening, the council reported that no action or votes were taken during the executive session. The meeting adjourned shortly thereafter.

• Approved motion to enter executive session for real estate negotiations (8-0)
• Approved motion to adjourn the special meeting (8-0)

Town Council

The Town Council will consider resolutions regarding the proclamation of June as Pride Month and a contract amendment for a berm at the Water Pollution Control Facility. The body will also review a school readiness grant application and a property tax foreclosure settlement.

• Contract amendment with Woodard & Curran, Inc. for a berm at the Water Pollution Control Facility
• School Readiness Grant Application for the Connecticut Office of Early Childhood (July 1, 2022 - June 30, 2023)
• Property tax foreclosure settlement for 11 Thompson Court
• Resolution proclaiming June as Pride Month
• Appointments to the Enfield Beautification Committee and Prison Town Liaison Committee

The Council approved a resolution to proclaim June as Pride Month and display the rainbow flag at Town Hall. Other actions included approving committee appointments, a contract amendment for water pollution facility upgrades, and a property settlement.

• Proclaimed June as Pride Month and authorized flying the rainbow flag at Town Hall (8-2-0)
• Approved appointment of Marilyn Sorenson to Enfield Beautification Committee (10-0-0)
• Approved appointment of Michael Arnone to Prison Town Liaison Committee (10-0-0)
• Approved Amendment No 04 to Woodard & Curran, Inc. contract for water pollution facility upgrades (9-1-0)
• Authorized grant applications for School Readiness and Quality Enhancement funding totaling $266,247 (10-0-0)
• Approved settlement to accept deed in lieu of foreclosure for 11 Thompson Court (10-0-0)
• Tabled proposed changes to Town Facilities Use Policy and tipper barrel policies until May 16

DPW Subcommittee

The Enfield DPW Subcommittee is meeting to discuss the Facility Use Policy and receive an update on the Tipper Barrell. No votes or decisions are listed on the agenda; the items are listed for discussion only.

• Discussion of Facility Use Policy
• Tipper Barrell update

Aquifer Protection Agency

The Enfield Aquifer Protection Agency meeting scheduled for April 28, 2022 was cancelled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for May 26, 2022.

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission will hold public hearings on zone changes and special use permits. The body will also review site plan modifications for housing and healthcare facilities.

• Text amendment to allow recreational retail and production of marijuana establishments
• Zone change request from BG to I-1 for 1706 King St (Burlington Coat Factory/Warehouse Corporations)
• Special Use Permit for a farm brewery at 50 Weymouth Rd
• Site Plan Review for Enfield Terrace elevations (Enfield Housing Authority)
• Site Plan Review for a 2-story building replacement at 140-148 Hazard Ave (Johnson Memorial Hospital, Inc)

The Enfield Planning and Zoning Commission approved a special use permit for a farm brewery at 50 Weymouth Rd, a site plan modification for Johnson Memorial Hospital at 140-148 Hazard Ave, and a text amendment allowing recreational marijuana retail and production with reduced separation distances in Thompsonville. The commission also tabled a zone change request for 1706 King St and a referral to relocate the Civil War monument.

• Approved PH#3037 farm brewery special use permit at 50 Weymouth Rd (7-0)
• Approved SPR#1888 Johnson Memorial Hospital site plan modification with conditions (7-0)
• Approved XZA#3040 text amendment for recreational marijuana establishments (6-1)
• Tabled PH#3034MA zone change request for 1706 King St (7-0)
• Tabled 8-24 referral for Civil War monument relocation (7-0)
• Approved SPR#1885 Enfield Terrace site plan modification with two-year extension (7-0)

Board of Education

A quorum of the Board of Education may attend a public hearing regarding the FY2022-23 Proposed Budget. This is not a Board meeting; no Board actions will occur and no minutes will be taken.

• FY2022-23 Proposed Budget Public Hearing

Historic District Commission

The regular April 27, 2022 meeting of the Enfield Historic District Commission has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for May 25, 2022, with the agenda to be provided later.

• April 27, 2022 regular meeting cancelled
• Next regular meeting set for May 25, 2022

Town Council

The Town Council is convening for a public hearing. The provided agenda contains only procedural information and does not list specific discussion items or decisions.

The Enfield Town Council held a public hearing on the proposed FY 2022-23 operating and capital budget. No formal decisions were made; the hearing was for public comment. Residents spoke for and against the budget, raising concerns about tax increases, spending, and transparency.

• No formal decisions made; public hearing only

Board of Education

The Board of Education will meet to discuss the approval of two grants and potential premium pay for staff related to COVID. The board will also review policy adoptions and the formation of a Pizza Consent Assignment Task Force.

• Approval of School Readiness Grant
• Approval of FY2022 Head Start Grant
• Discussion and action regarding COVID Premium Pay for EPS Staff
• Discussion and action regarding the formation of the Pizza Consent Assignment Task Force
• BOE Policy Adoption and Policy Revisions (First and Second Readings)

The Enfield Board of Education unanimously approved $1,000 COVID premium pay for all Enfield Public Schools staff. The board also unanimously approved the School Readiness Grant, the FY2022 Head Start Grant, and several policy adoptions and revisions. A proposal to form a committee to investigate the 'pizza consent assignment' was tabled after the motion was withdrawn.

• Approved $1,000 COVID premium pay for EPS staff (9-0)
• Approved School Readiness Grant application (9-0)
• Approved FY2022 Head Start Grant (9-0)
• Approved policy adoptions and revisions, second reading (9-0)
• Approved policy adoptions and revisions, first reading (9-0)
• Tabled formation of Pizza Consent Assignment Task Force (9-0)
• Approved March 2022 expenditures of $6,550,466.63 (9-0)
• Approved March 2022 grant expenditures of $521,827.74 (9-0)

Library Board of Trustees

The Enfield Library Board of Trustees is holding a regular meeting with a standard agenda including call to order, review of minutes, old and new business, scheduling the next meeting, and adjournment. No specific decisions or discussions are listed.

The Enfield Library Board of Trustees approved $2,200 in requests, including barcode readers, a break-room couch, and memorial donations for quilting books and musical instruments. The board also accepted the January 31, 2022 minutes and discussed ongoing programs, including a passport program with over 100 participants and summer game lending.

• Approved $2,200 in purchases including barcode readers, couch, quilting books, and musical instruments (all approved)
• Accepted minutes of January 31, 2022 meeting (all approved)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Enfield Zoning Board of Appeals is scheduled to meet on April 25, 2022, to review four new business items involving property variances, non-conforming uses, and a zoning enforcement appeal. The agenda includes variance applications for properties on North Street, Crescent Beach Drive, and Prospect Street, alongside an appeal of a cease and desist order for Enfield Street.

• ZBA# 2022-03-15: Application for an 8-foot front yard setback variance at 114 North Street
• ZBA# 2022-03-25: Application for a 3-inch front yard setback variance at 29 Crescent Beach Drive
• ZBA# 2022-04-08: Variance application for outdoor storage and expansion of a non-conforming use at 92-98 Prospect Street
• ZBA# 2022-04-14: Appeal of the Zoning Enforcement Officer's Cease & Desist Order at 1375 Enfield Street

The Enfield Zoning Board of Appeals denied a variance for 114 North Street to build closer to the road, citing no hardship and other options. It approved a 3-foot front yard setback variance for 29 Crescent Beach Drive due to unique waterfront topography, and approved an outdoor storage variance for 92-98 Prospect Street due to site contamination. All votes were unanimous.

• Denied 8-foot front yard setback variance at 114 North Street (0-5)
• Approved 3-foot front yard setback variance at 29 Crescent Beach Drive (5-0)
• Approved outdoor storage variance at 92-98 Prospect Street (5-0)
• Approved minutes of January 24, 2022 regular meeting (8-0)
• Approved minutes of February 28, 2022 regular meeting (8-0)

General Government Subcommittee

The General Government and Finance Subcommittee will review three discussion items: naming or dedicating town-owned assets, adopting a flag policy, and evaluating a request from Emergency Medical Services to review fees. No formal decisions are listed on this agenda.

• Naming and/or dedicating town-owned assets
• Review of town flag policy
• Request from EMS to review fees

Economic Development Commission

This meeting of the Enfield Economic Development Commission was cancelled. The agenda included routine items such as approval of minutes, reports, and a discussion on developing a vacant properties list, but no decisions or discussions will take place.

• Meeting cancelled
• Discussion item on Enfield Vacant Properties List was scheduled

Board of Assessment Appeals

The Enfield Board of Assessment Appeals is holding a special meeting to hear appeals of real estate, personal property, and motor vehicle assessments effective October 1, 2021, as well as 2020 supplemental motor vehicle assessments. The board will consider taxpayer challenges to these assessments and may adjust them.

• Real estate assessment appeals effective October 1, 2021
• Personal property assessment appeals effective October 1, 2021, including motor vehicles
• 2020 supplemental motor vehicle assessment appeals

The Board of Assessment Appeals held a special meeting to conduct hearings per the attached schedule. All appellants and witnesses were informed that hearings were electronically recorded by the Tax Assessor's agent. No decisions were made during the meeting, which adjourned at 6:38 p.m.

• Held assessment appeal hearings per attached schedule
• Adjourned meeting at 6:38 p.m.

Town Council

The Enfield Town Council is holding a special meeting to discuss and potentially pass a resolution to set a public hearing for the 2022/2023 budget, including a location change. The council will also deliberate on the budget itself. This is a procedural step in the budget adoption process.

• Resolution to set public hearing for 2022/2023 budget with location change
• Budget deliberations for fiscal year 2022/2023

The Enfield Town Council held a special budget review session and adopted Resolution #6221, scheduling a public hearing on the 2022-2023 budget for Wednesday, April 27, 2022, at 7 p.m. in the Council Chambers. The resolution also established the hearing's order of business and speaking rules, including a five-minute limit per speaker. The council then continued budget deliberations before adjourning.

• Adopted Resolution #6221 setting public hearing for 2022-2023 budget (9-0-0, Cekala absent)
• Continued budget deliberations for FY 2022-2023
• Adopted Motion #6222 to adjourn (10-0-0)

Thompsonville Fire Commission

The Thompsonville Board of Fire Commissioners will convene a regular meeting at the Thompsonville Fire Station to review routine reports and approve prior meeting minutes. No substantive decisions or new business items are listed on the agenda.

The Thompsonville Fire Commission held a regular meeting with three of five commissioners present. They approved minutes from four prior meetings (3-0). The chief reported a fair budget with no major mill rate increases, an upcoming ISO evaluation, the resignation of Firefighter Duval, and the retirement of Captain Forsyth. Discussions covered consolidation with other fire districts, tax recovery planning, and psychological testing for future firefighter applicants.

• Approved minutes from March 16, March 30, April 13 special meeting, and April 13 public hearing (3-0)
• Discussed budget with consistent mill rate and no major increases
• Noted Firefighter Duval's resignation effective May 11
• Noted Captain Forsyth's retirement effective May 5 after 20 years of service
• Discussed tax recovery plan if Town does not collect district taxes
• Discussed psychological testing for firefighter applicants

Board of Assessment Appeals

The Board of Assessment Appeals is holding a special meeting to review assessment appeals. The board will consider real estate, personal property, and supplemental motor vehicle assessments.

• Real Estate Assessments effective October 1, 2021
• Personal Property Assessments effective October 1, 2021
• 2020 Supplemental Motor Vehicle Assessments

The Board of Assessment Appeals held a special meeting on April 20, 2022, to conduct hearings on property assessment appeals as listed in the attached schedule. All appellants and witnesses were informed that hearings were electronically recorded by the Tax Assessor's agent. The board took no formal votes or decisions during the meeting; it adjourned at 5:06 p.m.

• Held hearings on property assessment appeals per attached schedule
• Adjourned meeting at 5:06 p.m. (motion by Dubanoski, seconded by Longhi)

Inland Wetlands & Watercourses Agency

The Enfield Inland Wetlands and Watercourses Agency is meeting to discuss old and new business, including permit modifications, public hearings, and enforcement updates. Key items involve property applications on Woodlawn Ave, Crescent Beach Drive, and Hazard Ave, as well as beaver dam removal on Freshwater Brook.

• Old Business: Agent Approval for removal of two beaver dams on Freshwater Brook Town easements above Freshwater Blvd and Cranbrook Blvd (Town of Enfield, applicant)
• New Business: IW# 651 - Wetlands Permit modification for a single-family home at 30 Woodlawn Ave (Jeffrey Filiault, owner/applicant)
• New Business: IW# 652 - Wetlands Permit modification for berms, grading, and excavation at Enfield Housing Authority property
• New Business: IW# 653 - Wetlands Permit activity for house construction near Crescent Lake at 29 Crescent Beach Drive (George and Lynn McAlees, owners/applicants)
• New Business: IW# 654 - Wetlands Permit for Trinity Health of New England at 140-148 Hazard Ave to demolish a 1-story structure, replace it with a 2-story structure, and construct a Cancer Center addition

The Enfield Inland Wetlands & Watercourses Agency approved four wetland permits and modifications, all with unanimous votes. The board approved an emergency agent approval for removing two beaver dams on Freshwater Brook, a permit modification for a home at 30 Woodlawn Ave, a modification for the Enfield Housing Authority, a permit for house construction at 29 Crescent Beach Drive, and a permit for Trinity Health of New England's Cancer Center expansion. No public comments were made, and the meeting was adjourned.

• Approved emergency agent approval XAAA#126 for removal of two beaver dams on Freshwater Brook (7-0)
• Approved IW#651 modification for new home location at 30 Woodlawn Ave with silt fencing and hay bales condition (7-0)
• Approved IW#652 modification for Enfield Housing Authority with additional silt fencing and demolition plan sheet condition (7-0)
• Approved IW#653 for house construction at 29 Crescent Beach Drive with silt fencing and hay bales maintenance condition (6-0, Commissioner Martin recused)
• Approved IW#654 for Trinity Health of New England Cancer Center expansion with conditions on snow pile signage, reduced salt, and pond maintenance plan (7-0)

Board of Assessment Appeals

The Board of Assessment Appeals is holding a special meeting to review assessment appeals. The board will consider real estate, personal property, and supplemental motor vehicle assessments.

• Real Estate Assessments effective October 1, 2021
• Personal Property Assessments effective October 1, 2021
• 2020 Supplemental Motor Vehicle Assessments

The Board of Assessment Appeals met on April 19, 2022, and conducted hearings per the attached schedule. No formal decisions, approvals, or denials were recorded in the minutes; the only action was a motion to adjourn, which passed. The meeting adjourned at 5:32 p.m.

• Adjourned meeting at 5:32 p.m. (motion by Dubanoski, second by Tyler, passed)

Town Council

The Enfield Town Council will discuss and vote on multiple fund transfers totaling over $200,000 for park maintenance, code enforcement, public transit, meals programs, and digitalization projects. It will also consider resolutions on housing grants, fair housing policy, sidewalk upgrades, and vehicle purchases, along with appointments to local commissions.

• $7,873 transfer for Higgins Park maintenance
• $1,814 transfer for code enforcement and planning
• $1,960 transfer for security at Enfield Dial-A-Ride
• $3,000 transfer for congregate living meals program
• $20,000 transfer for building inspection records digitalization project

The Enfield Town Council approved the sale of 100 High Street to the Opera House Players, Inc., authorizing the Town Manager to sign the purchase and sale agreement and related documents. The council also adopted a revised policy and procedure for its meetings, approved several budget transfers, and authorized a bid waiver for a purchasing consultant. All votes were unanimous except for the purchasing consultant waiver, which passed 7-3.

• Approved sale of 100 High Street to Opera House Players (10-0)
• Adopted revised Town Council meeting policy and procedure (10-0)
• Approved $52,000 for purchasing consultant from COVID-19 fund (7-3)
• Approved bid waiver for WCPETRO Consulting (7-3)
• Approved $20,000 transfer for Building Inspections professional services (10-0)
• Approved $41,000 transfer for architectural services on Elm Street (10-0)
• Approved $78,588 transfer for new light vehicles from auction proceeds (10-0)
• Approved $45,000 transfer for building and grounds maintenance (10-0)

Town Council

The Enfield Town Council will meet in a special session to discuss real estate negotiations in executive session and review American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding. The meeting is procedural with no formal decisions listed.

• Executive session for real estate negotiations at 100 High Street
• ARPA funding discussion

The Enfield Town Council held a special meeting on April 18, 2022, where they entered executive session to discuss personnel issues and real estate negotiations, with no votes taken. The Town Manager reviewed the current and proposed ARPA projects list, but no decisions were made. The meeting adjourned with a unanimous vote.

• Entered executive session to discuss personnel issues (9-0)
• Adjourned the meeting (9-0)

Joint Facilities Committee

The Joint Facilities Committee will meet to receive updates on roof replacements and the transfer station. Members will discuss bids for school facilities and the future membership and charge of the committee.

• Update on Eli Whitney/HMS partial roof replacement
• Update on Transfer Station
• Update on Roof Referendum
• Discussion on bids for school facilities
• Discussion on committee membership and future projects

The committee approved Silver, Petrucelli & Associates, Inc. to provide site investigation, drawings, and project management for school roofs through 2025. Members also discussed committee membership, attendance, and potential future projects including parking lots and lighting.

• Approved February 10, 2022 minutes (6-0-0)
• Approved Silver, Petrucelli & Associates, Inc. for school roof architectural services for $130,090 (5-0-0)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission will hold public hearings on several land-use requests, including a 2-lot resubdivision and a special event permit. The body will also review site plan modifications and administrative approvals for local businesses.

• PH# 3032: 2-lot resubdivision request for 7 Anngina Dr
• PH# 3033: Special Use Permit for a special event at 95 High St
• SPR# 1889: Site Plan Modification for retail space and outdoor storage at 95 Elm Street
• PH# 3034MA: Zone change request from Business General to Industrial-1 for 1706 King St
• SPR# 1888: Request to replace a 1-story building with a 2-story building at 140-148 Hazard Ave

The Enfield Planning and Zoning Commission approved four special use permits (pylon sign replacement, 2-lot resubdivision, special event, accessory apartment), a site plan modification for Ocean State Job Lot's relocation to 95 Elm Street, and forwarded a positive referral to the Town Council for a property transfer at 92 Main Street. All votes were unanimous (7-0 or 8-0). The commission also removed food truck regulations from the agenda, citing the COVID regulation extension.

• Approved PH#3031 pylon sign replacement at 33 Palomba Dr (7-0)
• Approved PH#3032 2-lot resubdivision at 7 Anngina Dr with landscape waiver (7-0)
• Approved PH#3033 special event permit at 95 High St (7-0)
• Approved PH#3035 accessory apartment at 37 Sandpiper Road (7-0)
• Approved SPR#1889 site plan modification for Ocean State Job Lot at 95 Elm St (7-0)
• Forwarded positive referral to Town Council for property transfer at 92 Main St (7-0)
• Removed food truck regulations from agenda (7-0)
• Approved minutes of March 10 and March 24, 2022 meetings (8-0)

Aquifer Protection Agency

The Enfield Aquifer Protection Agency is holding a special meeting to discuss a resolution for a pending legal case. The body will also review minutes from December 9, 2021.

• Discussion of resolution for O’Connor v. Town of Enfield APA, Docket # LND-HHD- CV22-6150846-S

The Enfield Aquifer Protection Agency approved a resolution to resolve the pending case O'Connor v. Town of Enfield APA, related to ARA#20 and ARA#21. The motion passed unanimously (7-0). The minutes also include approval of the December 9, 2021 regular meeting minutes with a 4-0-4 vote, with four commissioners abstaining because they were not on the commission at that time.

• Approved resolution for ARA#20 and ARA#21 to resolve O'Connor v. Town of Enfield APA (7-0)
• Approved minutes of December 9, 2021 regular meeting (4-0-4, with four abstentions)

Thompsonville Fire Commission

The Thompsonville Fire Commission will hold a special meeting to conduct an executive session for the Fire Chief's performance review. No formal decisions are listed on the agenda beyond the possible action regarding the executive session.

• Executive session for Fire Chief's performance review
• Possible action regarding executive session outcome

The Thompsonville Fire Commission met and entered executive session to conduct the fire chief's performance review. No action was taken following the session, and the meeting adjourned. The minutes are marked as draft.

• Entered executive session for fire chief's performance review (3-0-1, Pliszka abstaining)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:35 pm

Board of Assessment Appeals

The Enfield Board of Assessment Appeals holds a special meeting to hear appeals on real estate and personal property assessments from October 1, 2021, including motor vehicles and supplemental 2020 motor vehicle assessments.

• Appeals on real estate assessments effective October 1, 2021
• Appeals on personal property assessments effective October 1, 2021
• Appeals on motor vehicle assessments effective October 1, 2021
• Appeals on 2020 supplemental motor vehicle assessments

The Board of Assessment Appeals held a special meeting to conduct hearings per the attached schedule. No formal decisions were recorded in the minutes; the board only convened, heard appeals, and adjourned. The meeting was procedural, with no votes on substantive matters.

• Adjourned meeting at 5:24 p.m. (unanimous)

Commission on Aging

The Commission on Aging is meeting to review committee reports and conduct old business. The body will discuss new initiatives and a spending plan for the budget year ending June 30, 2022.

• Spending plan for the 2021-2022 budget year
• Senior Minor Repair Program report
• Senior Living TV Program report
• Grandparents Raising Grandchildren report
• TRIAD and CHOICES reports

The Commission on Aging met on April 13, 2022, and approved the FY2021-2022 spending plan, which allocates $11,425 across programs with a year-to-date balance of $7,352.96. Committee reports covered the Senior Minor Home Repair Program, Symposium planning, Senior Living TV, Grandparents Raising Grandchildren, Triad, and Choices. The commission also discussed new initiatives for 2022, including a technology survey for seniors and a dementia-friendly community study, but no formal votes were taken on these items.

• Approved FY2021-2022 spending plan with $11,425 allocation (unanimous)
• Approved March 9, 2022 minutes as presented (8-0-0)
• Approved Treasurer's report for February 2022 (8-0-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 3:00 p.m. (unanimous)

Thompsonville Fire Commission

The Thompsonville Fire District Board of Fire Commissioners will hold a public hearing to receive comments on the proposed 2022-2023 fiscal year budget. The board will also discuss and possibly act on the budget, and will hear a presentation on a new apparatus purchase.

• Public hearing on proposed 2022-2023 fiscal year budget
• Presentation of new apparatus purchase
• Commission discussion and possible action on proposed budget

The Thompsonville Fire Commission voted to move the new apparatus purchase to later in the agenda and discussed including it in the 2022-2023 budget, despite concerns about potential town consolidation. No formal vote was taken on the purchase itself; the board decided to move forward and let voters decide. The meeting was adjourned without further action.

• Moved agenda item #3 (apparatus purchase) to item #5 (4-0)
• Discussed including new apparatus purchase in 2022-2023 budget (no vote)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:15 pm (all in favor)

Conservation Commission

The Enfield Conservation Commission is scheduled to hold a regular meeting in the Council Chambers on April 12, 2022. The agenda includes the approval of minutes from March 8, 2022, unfinished business regarding the Plan of Conservation and Development (POCD), and new business about an Urban Forestry Grant Meeting.

• Unfinished Business: POCD
• New Business: Urban Forestry Grant Meeting
• Approval of meeting minutes from March 8, 2022

The Enfield Conservation Commission tabled a review of its bylaws until the next meeting and discussed advancing a 490 open space ordinance to the Town Council. The commission also approved edits to the Plan of Conservation and Development (POCD) and received updates on the Scantic River Watershed Association and an urban forestry grant.

• Approved minutes of March 8, 2022 (6-0)
• Added review of ECC bylaws to agenda (6-0)
• Tabled review of ECC bylaws until next meeting (6-0)
• Approved POCD edits, including adding sustainable energy and tree replacement policy
• Adjourned meeting (6-0)

Board of Education

The Enfield Board of Education cancelled its regularly scheduled meeting for Tuesday, April 12, 2022. The next scheduled meeting of the board will take place on Tuesday, April 26, 2022.

• Cancelled meeting for April 12, 2022
• Next meeting scheduled for April 26, 2022

Agricultural Commission

The Enfield Agricultural Commission held a regular meeting with only procedural items listed, including roll call, approval of minutes, and adjournment. No decisions, discussions, or notable items were recorded in the agenda.

The Enfield Agricultural Commission held a regular meeting with no substantive decisions. They discussed amending the bylaws to change meeting times, reviewed the Plan of Conservation and Development (POCD) goals, and noted a lack of budget funds. The minutes were approved unanimously, and the meeting adjourned without voting on any proposals.

• Approved minutes of March 8, 2022 (6-0)
• Discussed amending bylaws to change meeting time from after ECC to every second Tuesday (no vote)
• Reviewed POCD goals, including farmland preservation and farm-friendly zoning (no vote)
• Moved Connecticut River Conservancy grant discussion to ECC (no vote)
• Adjourned meeting (6-0)

Enfield Athletic Hall of Fame

The Enfield Athletic Hall of Fame met on April 12, 2022, at the Enfield Sr. Center to discuss routine committee business. Topics on the agenda included finances, fundraising, scholarships, upcoming tournaments, and the banquet.

• Review of past minutes and adoption
• Finances and fundraising
• Scholarships
• Golf Tournament and Field Hockey Tournament
• Banquet, new committee members, website, and by-laws

The Enfield Athletic Hall of Fame met on April 12, 2022, and adopted the March minutes with corrections. The group discussed upcoming events, including the May 6 banquet with a new outdoor reception, and noted that scholarship applications are expected in mid-April. No formal votes or policy decisions were made; the meeting was primarily informational and planning-focused.

• Adopted March minutes with corrections (Ben Aleks elected to National Wrestling Hall of Fame, CT Chapter; anonymous donors funded full-page ad)
• Scheduled banquet for May 6, 2022, at 5:00 p.m. with first outdoor reception
• Tentatively scheduled Field Hockey Tournament for August 28, 2022
• Set May 25, 2022, for scholarship award distribution
• Cancelled May meeting; next meeting to be determined

Loan Review Committee

The Enfield Loan Review Committee will meet to discuss two housing rehabilitation applications during an executive session and a public discussion. The properties under review are located at 125 Green Manor Road and 46 Alden Avenue.

• Housing rehabilitation application for 125 Green Manor Road
• Housing rehabilitation application for 46 Alden Avenue

The Enfield Loan Review Committee approved two Housing Rehabilitation Loan applications: one for 125 Green Manor Road and one for 46 Alden Avenue, both by a 3-0 vote. The approval for 46 Alden Avenue was made contingent on the applicants paying their taxes and sewer usage fees. No decisions were made during executive session.

• Approved Housing Rehabilitation Loan for 125 Green Manor Road (3-0)
• Approved Housing Rehabilitation Loan for 46 Alden Avenue, contingent on tax and sewer fee payment (3-0)

Board of Assessment Appeals

The Enfield Board of Assessment Appeals holds a special meeting to hear appeals on real estate and personal property assessments from October 1, 2021, including motor vehicles and 2020 supplemental motor vehicle assessments.

The Board of Assessment Appeals conducted a series of hearings for various appellants. The minutes record that hearings were held according to a schedule, but do not list specific decisions or vote outcomes for the individual appeals.

Board of Assessment Appeals

The Board of Assessment Appeals is holding a special meeting to review assessment appeals. The board will consider real estate, personal property, and supplemental motor vehicle assessments.

• Real Estate Assessments effective October 1, 2021
• Personal Property Assessments effective October 1, 2021
• 2020 Supplemental Motor Vehicle Assessments

The Board of Assessment Appeals conducted hearings according to a provided schedule. The minutes do not record specific decisions or outcomes for the individual appeals heard.

• Appointed Donna Dubanoski as Assistant Recording Secretary

JFK Renovation Building Committee

The John F. Kennedy Middle School Building Committee is meeting to discuss the ongoing renovation project. The agenda includes reports from the architect, construction manager, and owner's representative, as well as approval of invoices and other business. No specific decisions or proposals are detailed in the agenda.

• Approval of minutes from March 3 and March 31, 2022 meetings
• Architect report on renovation project
• Construction manager (CMR) report
• Owner's representative report
• Approval of invoices by budget subcommittee

The committee approved multiple invoices and change orders totaling approximately $1.7 million, including a $1.49 million Gilbane payment. The new admin wing is nearing turnover, with a temporary certificate of occupancy received for Area D. All motions passed by show of hands.

• Approved CSG Invoice 27 for $31,425.42
• Approved JCJ Architecture Invoice 36 for $77,338.87
• Approved Gilbane Application 30 for $1,485,941.04
• Approved Apple invoices totaling $5,742.65
• Approved Red Thread Invoice for $2,200.00
• Approved GDT phone purchase for $4,020.00
• Approved 14 ATP change orders totaling $186,732.00
• Approved March 3, 2022 minutes; amended March 31, 2022 minutes

Board of Assessment Appeals

The Enfield Board of Assessment Appeals holds a special meeting to hear appeals on real estate, personal property, and motor vehicle assessments effective October 1, 2021, including supplemental 2020 motor vehicle assessments. This is a procedural review of existing assessments, not a new valuation.

• Real Estate Assessments Effective October 1, 2021
• Personal Property Assessments Effective October 1, 2021
• 2020 Supplemental Motor Vehicle Assessments

The Board of Assessment Appeals held a special meeting to hear tax appeals, but no decisions on the appeals themselves are recorded in the minutes. The board discussed its ongoing dispute with the Tax Assessor over recording of hearings, noting that the state Office of Policy and Management declined to intervene, saying it lacked jurisdiction. The board also adopted amended rules on recording, requiring a 10-foot 'zone of privacy' around participants.

• Adopted amended rules requiring 10-foot zone of privacy for recording BAA proceedings (unanimous)
• Requested state OPM intervention in dispute with Tax Assessor over recording (denied, OPM cited no jurisdiction)
• Heard multiple tax appeals (no outcomes recorded in minutes)
• Adjourned meeting unanimously

Town Council

The Town Council is holding a special meeting for a budget presentation by Ellen Zoppo-Sassu.

• Budget presentation by Ellen Zoppo-Sassu

The Enfield Town Council held a special meeting solely to receive a presentation of the proposed FY22/23 budget from the Town Manager, Assistant Town Manager, and Director of Finance. No decisions were made regarding the budget; the only action taken was a motion to adjourn, which passed unanimously.

• Adjourned meeting (10-0-0)

Board of Assessment Appeals

The Board of Assessment Appeals is holding a special meeting to review assessment appeals. The board will consider real estate, personal property, and supplemental motor vehicle assessments.

• Real Estate Assessments effective October 1, 2021
• Personal Property Assessments effective October 1, 2021
• 2020 Supplemental Motor Vehicle Assessments

The Board of Assessment Appeals held a special meeting to conduct taxpayer hearings. The Chairman entered correspondence into the record and discussed disputes regarding the recording of proceedings and the conduct of the Tax Assessor.

• Conducted hearings for multiple taxpayers including Andrew Urbonowicz, Paul Rivard, and William Guzie
• Recorded a withdrawal of the Kelliher Realty appeal
• Adjourned the meeting (Unanimous)

Inland Wetlands & Watercourses Agency

The Inland Wetlands and Watercourses Agency is meeting to review new and modified wetlands permits. The body will discuss specific property applications and provide updates on wetlands violation reports.

• Application for in-ground pool and patio at 43 Monroe Road
• Permit modification for single-family home location at 30 Woodlawn Ave
• Permit modification for berms, grading, and excavation for Enfield Housing Authority
• Permit application for house construction at 29 Crescent Beach Drive
• Wetlands Violation Report for 174 Shaker Road

The Enfield Inland Wetlands and Watercourses Agency approved a wetlands permit for an in-ground pool at 43 Monroe Road, adding a condition for silt fencing during construction. The board also approved minutes from March 15, 2022, and struck a typo from old business. Several new applications were received for future review, and enforcement updates were discussed for properties on Shaker Road and George Washington Road.

• Approved IW# 650 for 43 Monroe Road in-ground pool with silt fencing condition (7-0)
• Approved minutes from March 15, 2022 as amended (7-0)
• Struck 174 Shaker Road from old business as typo (7-0)
• Received IW# 651 for 30 Woodlawn Ave modification
• Received IW# 652 for Enfield Housing Authority berm/grading modification
• Received IW# 653 for 29 Crescent Beach Drive house construction
• Received IW# 654 for 140-148 Hazard Avenue (Trinity Health)
• Adjourned at 7:43 PM (7-0)

Enfield Culture and Arts Commission

The Enfield Culture & Arts Commission will meet virtually on April 5, 2022, to conduct routine business including reviewing past minutes, receiving treasurer and staff reports, and discussing old and new business. No substantive decisions or new items are listed on the agenda.

The Enfield Culture and Arts Commission discussed several upcoming events and projects but made no formal decisions. The approval of prior minutes was postponed pending corrections, and a vote on printing 1,000 calendars for the photography contest was tabled until the May 3 meeting to allow input from absent members. The commission also discussed a proposed guided meditation series but set it aside for now.

• Prior minutes approval postponed pending corrections
• Calendar printing vote tabled until May 3 meeting

Loan Review Committee

The committee will meet to discuss housing rehabilitation applications for two specific properties. The meeting includes an executive session and a review of emergency projects and delinquent loans.

• Housing Rehabilitation Application for 125 Green Manor Road
• Housing Rehabilitation Application for 46 Alden Avenue
• Review of emergency projects
• Review of delinquent loans

The Enfield Loan Review Committee met on April 5, 2022, but no quorum was present, so no agenda items were discussed. The meeting adjourned at 6:15 PM and will be rescheduled.

• No decisions made due to lack of quorum
• Meeting adjourned and rescheduled

Board of Assessment Appeals

The Board of Assessment Appeals is holding a special meeting to review assessment appeals. The board will consider real estate, personal property, and supplemental motor vehicle assessments.

• Real Estate Assessments effective October 1, 2021
• Personal Property Assessments effective October 1, 2021
• 2020 Supplemental Motor Vehicle Assessments

The Enfield Board of Assessment Appeals held a special meeting on April 5, 2022, but no substantive decisions were made. Chairman Tyler discussed alleged violations of recording rules by town staff, and the board adjourned after no cases remained. The meeting was procedural only.

• Adjourned meeting unanimously after no remaining cases (3-0)

Town Council

The Enfield Town Council is meeting to discuss and vote on several items, including transferring ARPA funds for design services for the Town Farm Road Multi-Use Path, approving grants for historic documents preservation and the Connecticut Urban Forest Council, and making appointments to various boards and committees. The agenda also includes a discussion on forming an independent Water Pollution Control Authority and a resolution to abate interest on motor vehicle tax.

• Transfer of $80,000 in ARPA funds for design services for Town Farm Road Multi-Use Path
• Resolution to abate interest on motor vehicle tax
• Grant application for Historic Documents Preservation Grant Program FY 2023
• Transfer of $18,972 for Connecticut Urban Forest Council Inc. grant
• Appointments to Patriot Award Committee, Connecticut Water Company Advisory Council, and Hazardville Water Company Advisory Council

The Enfield Town Council approved a series of resolutions, including an $80,000 transfer from COVID-19 funds to cover design costs for the Town Farm Road Multi-Use Path, and a $18,972 grant for urban forestry in Thompsonville. The council also appointed members to water company advisory councils, waived an educational requirement for an accountant position, and referred a property transfer request to the Planning and Zoning Commission. All votes were unanimous except for the CRCOG alternate appointment, which passed 6-2.

• Approved $80,000 ARPA transfer for Town Farm Road bike path design (8-0)
• Approved $18,972 urban forestry grant for Thompsonville tree canopy (8-0)
• Appointed Anne Whitney Collins to Connecticut Water Company Advisory Council (8-0)
• Appointed John Cox to Hazardville Water Company Advisory Council (8-0)
• Approved waiver of educational requirement for accountant position (8-0)
• Approved lease of 11 acres at 77 Town Farm Road to Collins Powder Hill Farm (8-0)
• Referred 92 Main Street property transfer to Planning and Zoning Commission (8-0)
• Appointed Ellen Zoppo-Sassu as alternate to CRCOG Policy Board (6-2)

Town Council

This is a special meeting of the Enfield Town Council. The only substantive item is a budget presentation from the Board of Education. No decisions are scheduled; the meeting is for discussion only.

• Budget presentation by Board of Education

The Town Council held a special meeting to review the proposed 2022-23 Board of Education budget. No formal votes were taken on the budget proposal during this session.

• Adjourned meeting (8-0-0)

Board of Education

This document is a notification that the Enfield Board of Education has been invited to attend the April 4, 2022 Special Town Council Meeting at Enfield Town Hall to present their proposed FY2022-23 Budget. The notice clarifies that this is not a Board meeting and no Board actions will occur, though a quorum of the Board may be present.

• Board of Education presentation of the proposed FY2022-23 Budget at the Special Town Council Meeting

Board of Assessment Appeals

The Board of Assessment Appeals is holding special meetings to review and decide on appeals for the October 1, 2021 Grand List. The board will hear cases regarding real estate, personal property, and 2020 supplemental motor vehicle assessments.

• Real Estate assessments effective October 1, 2021
• Personal Property assessments effective October 1, 2021
• 2020 Supplemental Motor Vehicle assessments
• Approval of minutes for previous meetings

The Board of Assessment Appeals unanimously adopted amended rules restricting the recording, broadcasting, and photographing of its proceedings, effective April 4, 2022 at 1:00 p.m. The rules require recording devices to be at least 10 feet from participants and to be operated inconspicuously. The board also heard appeals according to its schedule and adjourned at 6:00 p.m.

• Adopted amended rules on recording/broadcasting/photographing BAA proceedings (unanimous)
• Heard scheduled assessment appeals for April 4, 2022
• Adjourned meeting at 6:00 p.m. (unanimous)

Policy and Procedure Subcommittee

The Policy and Procedure Subcommittee is meeting to discuss a review of policy changes. No other specific items are listed on the agenda.

• Discussion regarding policy review of changes

JFK Renovation Building Committee

The John F. Kennedy Middle School Building Committee is meeting to discuss a new contract for demolition and abatement. The committee may take action on the contract during the session.

• Discussion and potential action on a new contract for demolition and abatement

The JFK Middle School Building Committee held a special meeting and approved a contract for demolition and abatement work. The contract was awarded to Bestech of CT, Ellington, CT, in the amount of $312,900.00 for Bid Package 02A, covering project Phases 9 and 10, as recommended by Gilbane Building Company.

• Approved $312,900 demolition and abatement contract with Bestech of CT (motion passed by show of hands)
• Entered executive session and returned to regular session (procedural)

Town Council

The Enfield Town Council is holding a special meeting to discuss the budget, with a specific focus on the Police Department. No decisions are listed on the agenda; the meeting appears to be for discussion only.

• Discussion of Police Department budget

The Town Council held a special meeting to review the Police Department budget. No substantive decisions or votes were recorded regarding the budget.

• Adjourned meeting (7-0-0)

Thompsonville Fire Commission

The Thompsonville Board of Fire Commissioners is holding a special meeting to present the annual budget for fiscal year 2022-2023. No public participation will be allowed at this meeting; public questions and concerns will be heard at a separate public hearing scheduled for April 13, 2022.

• Presentation of the Annual Budget Fiscal Year 2022-2023
• No public participation at this meeting; public hearing scheduled for April 13, 2022

The commission reviewed the proposed FY2022-23 budget, which includes a decrease in the mill rate from 6.86 to 5.74 mills. Total projected revenue is $3,875,990, with expenditures of $4,329,197, offset by a transfer of $453,207 from prior year excess funds. No formal vote was taken on the budget; the meeting was procedural and adjourned after the presentation.

• Presented FY2022-23 budget with mill rate decrease to 5.74 mills
• Projected total revenue of $3,875,990
• Projected total expenditures of $4,329,197
• Transfer of $453,207 from prior year excess funds noted
• Adjourned meeting at 7:10 pm

Town Council

The Town Council is meeting to discuss the budget. Specific focus will be placed on the Library and Social Services.

• Budget discussions for the Library
• Budget discussions for Social Services

The Enfield Town Council held a special meeting to review the Department of Libraries and Social Services budgets. No formal decisions were made; the meeting consisted solely of budget presentations and discussion. The council adjourned without taking any substantive action.

• Adjourned meeting (8-0)

Town Council

The Enfield Town Council is holding a special meeting to discuss the budget for the Department of Public Works, Water Pollution Control, and Capital Improvement projects. This is a discussion item, not a final vote, and no other business is on the agenda.

• Budget discussion: Department of Public Works
• Budget discussion: Water Pollution Control
• Budget discussion: Capital Improvement

The Enfield Town Council held a special meeting to review the Department of Public Works, Water Pollution Control, and Capital Improvement budgets. No formal decisions were made; the meeting consisted solely of a budget discussion and adjournment.

• Adjourned meeting (8-0)