Enfield public meetings in 2023

WPCA Subcommittee

The WPCA Subcommittee is meeting to review the capital accounts budget, discuss current pump station projects, and consider the Meadowlark Area sewer replacement. The agenda is largely procedural, with no votes or decisions listed.

• Capital Accounts Budget Overview
• Current Pump Station Projects
• Meadowlark Area Sewer Replacement

General Government Subcommittee

The Enfield General Government and Finance Subcommittee will review the quarterly budget report, continue examining an independent report's recommendations, consider a potential open space acquisition on Bailey Road, and discuss policies on overdue taxes and building permits. They will also address naming town-owned property, opioid settlement disbursement options, food truck permitting, and scheduling budget updates.

• Quarterly Budget/Financial Status Report from Finance Dept.
• Potential open space acquisition of property along Bailey Road
• Policy on overdue taxes and building permits
• Naming of Town Owned Property: Mancuso and Lamagna
• Discussion of potential disbursement options of Opioid Settlement monies

Board of Education

The Enfield Board of Education is holding a member training session on December 21, 2023, at 5:00 PM in the Assistant Superintendent's Office at 1010 Enfield Street. The notice states that this is not a regular board meeting and no board actions will occur, though a quorum of the board may be present.

• Board Member Training Session on December 21, 2023, at 5:00 PM

Aquifer Protection Agency

The Enfield Aquifer Protection Agency will hold its December 21, 2023 meeting to conduct routine business including approval of prior minutes and public communication. The only substantive item is a public hearing on an application to renew an aquifer registration for a property on Moody Road over sensitive aquifers.

• XKARA# 27-40 Moody Road — Aquifer Registration Renewal application over A45 and AS0 Aquifers

The Enfield Aquifer Protection Agency approved a renewal of the aquifer registration for the Town of Enfield's property at 40 Moody Road, with one condition. The condition requires that Activity A be suspended after project completion, and the approval was unanimous. The meeting also included approval of the previous meeting's minutes and adjournment.

• Approved XARA# 27 — 40 Moody Road aquifer registration renewal with one condition (7-0-0)
• Approved November 16, 2023 regular meeting minutes (7-0-0)
• Adjourned meeting (7-0-0)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Enfield Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a regular meeting on December 21, 2023, at 7:00 PM in Council Chambers. The agenda includes continued public hearings on mixed-use development at multiple Pleasant Street properties and a zoning map amendment for Elm Street. New business includes a withdrawn cannabis special use permit and a proposed zoning regulation amendment for veterinary offices.

• PH# 3078: Mixed-use development hearing at 20½ Pleasant St, 16 Pleasant St, 2 Chapel St, 1 & 5&19&21 Church St, 17 North Main St
• PH# 3080MA: Zoning map amendment from R-33 to BL zone for 17 & 21 Elm St
• PH# 3081: Withdrawn adult-use cannabis food/beverage manufacturer special use permit at 27 Pearl St
• PH# 3083ZA: Proposed zoning regulation amendment to add veterinary offices as a separate use in BL, BL-H, and BG-H zones
• PH# 2925: Landscape bond release request for Family Ford at 65 Hazard Ave

The Enfield Planning and Zoning Commission approved PH#3078, a mixed-use development application by Impact Residential Development for properties in Thompsonville, with conditions and two added conditions, by a 5-2 roll call vote. The commission also approved a zoning map amendment for properties on Elm Street (PH#3080MA) and a zoning regulation amendment to allow veterinary offices in certain zones (PH#3083ZA). A request to table the December 7, 2023 meeting minutes failed, and the minutes were approved with an amendment.

• Approved PH#3078 Impact Residential mixed-use development with conditions (5-2)
• Approved PH#3080MA zoning map amendment from R-33 to BL zone for 17 & 21 Elm Street (6-1)
• Approved PH#3083ZA zoning regulation amendment to allow veterinary offices in BL, BL-H, BG-H zones (7-0)
• Approved $5,950 landscape bond release for Family Ford, 65 Hazard Avenue (7-0)
• Approved December 7, 2023 meeting minutes with amendment (6-1)
• Motion to table December 7, 2023 minutes failed (2-5)

Inland Wetlands & Watercourses Agency

The Inland Wetlands & Watercourses Agency will hold a regular meeting to review and potentially act on four applications, including a wetlands permit for a retaining wall and agent approvals for outdoor display expansion, a deck addition, and a pond maintenance project. The agenda also includes routine items like minutes approval and reports.

• AAA# 134 - 6 Park Avenue & 809 Enfield Street: agent approval for outdoor display expansion (GJWSJ, LLC)
• IW# 694 - 10 Wheeler Drive: wetlands permit for retaining wall installation (Daniel Smith)
• AAA# 135 - 20 Burnham Street: agent approval for addition/deck (David Pulock)
• XIW# 23-02 - Freshwater Pond: permit for forebay maintenance (Town of Enfield)

The Enfield Inland Wetlands and Watercourses Agency approved an agent approval request for expanding the outdoor display at 6 Park Avenue and 809 Enfield Street, with three site-specific conditions. The agency also approved a deck/sunroom addition at 20 Burnham Street, continued a wetlands permit for a retaining wall at 10 Wheeler Drive, and continued a maintenance permit for the Freshwater Pond forebay. The meeting was procedural and adjourned at 7:30 PM.

• Approved agent approval AAA#134 for outdoor display expansion at 6 Park Ave & 809 Enfield St (7-0)
• Approved agent approval AAA#135 for addition/deck at 20 Burnham St (7-0)
• Continued wetlands permit IW#694 for retaining wall at 10 Wheeler Dr (6-0-1)
• Continued permit XIW#23-02 for Freshwater Pond forebay maintenance until Jan 2, 2024 (7-0)
• Approved minutes of Dec 5, 2023 (5-1-0, Hemmeler abstained)

Town Council

The Enfield Town Council will hold its regular meeting on December 18, 2023, covering routine items like minutes, public communication, and reports. Notable actions include a resolution to rescind $811,000 in additional appropriations for Powder Hollow Park, a resolution to amend the town code regarding the Building Inspector appointment, and several appointments to boards and commissions. The agenda also includes consent agenda items for fund transfers and a presentation on high school field drainage.

• Resolution to rescind $811,000 additional appropriations for Powder Hollow Park
• Resolution to amend Town Code Section 14-1 (Appointment of Building Inspector)
• Resolution to authorize reduction of property maintenance fines for 42 Hartford Avenue
• Resolution to authorize extension for reduction of property maintenance fines for 34 Jondot Drive
• Consent agenda: fund transfers including $10,000 (Amplify Grant), $4,000 (Family Resource Center), $2,578 (FRC LEGO Grant), $8,000 (Historic Documents Preservation Grant)

The Council appointed Thomas J. Tyler as Interim Town Attorney and approved several board appointments. It also authorized fund transfers for Higgins Park and rescinded $541,000 in appropriations for Powder Hollow Park.

• Appointed Thomas J. Tyler as Interim Town Attorney at $65,000 annual rate
• Rescinded $541,000 in appropriations for Powder Hollow Park (6-5)
• Approved fund transfers for Higgins Park parking lot and walking path
• Reduced property maintenance fines for 42 Hartford Avenue to $20,724
• Reduced property maintenance fines for 34 Jondot Drive to $10,000
• Approved Consent Agenda including grant transfers and early voting fund application
• Amended Town Code Section 14-1 regarding Building Inspector appointment
• Appointed members to Planning and Zoning, Ethics, and Aging commissions

Town Council

The Enfield Town Council convened a special meeting on December 18, 2023, with only procedural and personnel-related items. No decisions or discussions with local impact were listed on the agenda.

The Enfield Town Council held a special meeting on December 18, 2023, which included an executive session on personnel matters (specifically the interim town attorney) and a council orientation. No votes or actions were taken during the executive session, and the orientation was informational only. The meeting adjourned without any substantive decisions.

• Entered executive session to discuss personnel matters (interim town attorney) - no action taken
• Conducted town council orientation on charter, FOIA, ethics, and municipal authority - informational only
• Adjourned meeting at 6:46 pm

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Enfield Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a regular meeting to consider old and new business, including a public hearing for a variance application at 22 Light Street. The board will also review the town attorney report, previous meeting minutes, and staff correspondence.

• Public Hearing: ZBA# 2023-11-22 for 22 Light Street - application for a variance from Section 3.30.7.A.i for Accessory Buildings by applicant/owner Tim Wentworth (Map 72/Lot 21, R-33 Zone)

The Enfield Zoning Board of Appeals approved a variance for Tim and Corinne Wentworth to build a two-car garage next to their house at 22 Light Street, rather than behind it, due to topography issues. The decision was made by a 4-0 vote after a public hearing. The board also approved the minutes from the November 27, 2023 meeting.

• Approved variance ZBA# 2023-11-22 for 22 Light Street (4-0)
• Approved minutes of November 27, 2023 meeting (4-0)

TC/BOE Security Committee

The Enfield Town Council and Board of Education Security Committee is scheduled to meet on December 15, 2023. The agenda consists of a roll call, an executive session regarding security strategy, personnel deployment, and public security devices, followed by a discussion of next steps and adjournment.

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

The committee met in executive session. The minutes record that no votes were taken during the session.

Blight Review Committee

The Enfield Blight Review Committee is meeting to consider a fine reduction request for 42 Hartford Avenue and an extension request for 34 Jondot Avenue. They will also discuss property maintenance ordinance updates and lien/property updates. The meeting is open to public communications.

• 42 Hartford Avenue – Fine Reduction Request
• 34 Jondot Avenue – Extension Request
• Property Maintenance Ordinance Updates
• Lien/Property Updates

The committee recommended that Town Council reduce a property maintenance fine for 42 Hartford Avenue and extend a rehabilitation deadline for 34 Jondot Drive. Members also agreed on a proposed threshold for initiating foreclosure processes based on maintenance fines.

• Recommended Town Council reduce 42 Hartford Avenue fine from $31,074 to $20,724 (4-0-0)
• Recommended Town Council extend 34 Jondot Drive rehabilitation deadline to March 31, 2024 (4-0-0)
• Agreed to keep 34 Jondot Drive fines at $10,000
• Agreed to proposed foreclosure threshold of $20,000 or 180 days for maintenance fines
• Agreed to schedule monthly meetings to finalize ordinance revisions and review liens

Commission on Aging

The Enfield Commission on Aging is holding its regular December meeting. The agenda consists entirely of standard reports and updates, including the treasurer's report, standing committee updates, and old/new business items. No specific decisions, votes, or dollar amounts are listed on the agenda.

• Standing committee reports on Senior Minor Repair Program, Symposium, Senior Living TV Program, Grandparents Raising Grandchildren, TRIAD, CHOICES, and Senior Tax Relief Program
• Old business includes Social Services update, Friends of the Senior Center, and Senior Center Focus
• New business includes COA initiatives and Town Council report
• Next meeting scheduled for January 10, 2024 at 2 p.m. at DSS, Alcorn School, 1010 Enfield Street

The Commission on Aging met on December 13, 2023, but lacked a quorum, so no minutes or treasurer's report could be approved. Members discussed updates on programs like the Senior Minor Repair Program, Symposium, and Senior Tax Relief, but no formal decisions were made.

• No quorum; meeting minutes not approved
• No quorum; treasurer's report not approved
• Symposium committee to be formed in Spring for Fall event (discussed)
• Senior Tax Relief committee meeting scheduled for January 8, 2024 (announced)

Prison / Town Liaison Committee

The Enfield Prison/Town Liaison Committee is scheduled to meet on December 13, 2023, in the Enfield Room. The agenda includes updates on the CC&I grounds water tower, the closing of Willard C.I., inmate outside work details, COVID-19, facility projects, and prison population counts.

• Water Tower on CCIE Grounds update
• Closing of Willard C.I. update
• Inmate outside work detail update
• COVID-19 Update
• Report of Population Counts (Wardens)

The Enfield Prison/Town Liaison Committee approved the June 14, 2023 minutes with a correction (adding Timothy Slade as absent) by a 4-1 vote. No new business was discussed. The committee agreed to invite Somers wardens to future meetings, and discussed inmate work details and emergency notification procedures with the Enfield Police Department.

• Approved June 14, 2023 minutes as amended (4-1)
• Agreed to invite Somers wardens to future meetings
• Adjourned at 6:36 PM (5-0)

Agricultural Commission

The Enfield Agricultural Commission's December 12, 2023 meeting has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for January 9, 2024.

• Meeting cancelled
• Next meeting January 9, 2024

Enfield Beautification Committee

The Enfield Beautification Committee will hold its regular meeting to approve past minutes and discuss ongoing and new community beautification efforts, including budget review, Adopt a Spot program, Little Library Boxes, Garden Club activities, and other miscellaneous items.

The Enfield Beautification Committee approved the September 9, 2023 minutes (5-0) and discussed several projects, including a proposed spring planting on Phoenix Ave. (budget currently $3,800), updates on the Adopt-a-Spot program, and plans for a mental health awareness path. No formal votes were taken on these items; they remain under discussion.

• Approved September 9, 2023 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Discussed $1,500 proposal for spring planting on Phoenix Ave. (no vote)
• Discussed adding little library locations to town page (no vote)
• Discussed drafting sponsor letter for mental health path (no vote)

DPW Subcommittee

The Enfield DPW Subcommittee is meeting to discuss the Abbe Road Sidewalk project and electrical work at Higgins Park. The committee will also review minutes from its September 20, 2023 meeting.

• Abbe Road Sidewalk discussion
• Electrical Discussion for parkside, bandshell, etc. at Higgins Park

The Enfield DPW Subcommittee met on Dec. 12, 2023, and voted to table the September 20, 2023 meeting minutes. Members discussed the Abbe Road sidewalk project, including snow removal and funding decisions, and value engineering for the Higgins Park electrical work, but took no votes on these items. Other business included reports on non-working streetlights, a sidewalk repair, and a change in trash pickup for a local business.

• Tabled approval of Sept. 20, 2023 meeting minutes (all in favor)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:38 PM (all in favor)

Board of Education

The Enfield Board of Education is holding a regular meeting with updates on student programs, indoor air quality, and HVAC evaluations. They will also discuss the Enfield Mental Health & Wellness Committee, which was tabled previously, and approve minutes and payroll for October and November 2023.

• Discussion & action on Enfield Mental Health & Wellness Committee (tabled 11-28-23)
• Indoor Air Quality & HVAC Evaluation Update
• Approval of accounts and payroll for October and November 2023
• Approval of minutes for November 21 and 28, 2023 meetings
• Updates on Wreaths Across America and Rachel's Challenge Pancake Breakfast

The Enfield Board of Education unanimously approved creating a special Mental Health & Wellness Committee, with Dr. Calnen and Mrs. Acree as members and Mr. Longey as liaison, for the 2023-25 term. The board also received presentations on chronic absenteeism, the vision of a graduate, and indoor air quality/HVAC findings, with all buildings deemed fit for occupancy. Financial reports for October and November 2023 were approved, and minutes from prior meetings were amended and approved.

• Approved Enfield Mental Health Committee as special committee, Dr. Calnen & Acree members, Longey liaison (9-0)
• Approved October 2023 expenditures of $8,190,854.12 (9-0)
• Approved October 2023 grant/Head Start expenditures of $473,418.17 (9-0)
• Approved November 2023 expenditures of $7,796,077 (9-0)
• Approved November 2023 grant/Head Start expenditures of $770,586.38 (9-0)
• Amended and approved Nov 21, 2023 special meeting minutes (8-0-1)
• Amended and approved Nov 28, 2023 regular meeting minutes (6-3)

Public Safety Subcommittee

The Enfield Public Safety Subcommittee is holding a meeting on December 11, 2023, in the Scitico Room. The agenda consists entirely of procedural items, roll call, and update discussions on truck traffic, panhandling, traffic calming patterns, and parking on Francis Avenue. No votes, ordinances, contracts, or formal decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Discussion on truck traffic concerns
• Discussion on panhandling requiring permission from plaza owners
• Discussion on traffic calming patterns
• Discussion on Francis Avenue one-side parking

The Public Safety Subcommittee tabled a proposal for one-side parking on Francis Avenue, following a similar action by the Town Council. The committee removed truck traffic concerns from the agenda because the town lacks an enforceable policy. They also approved placing panhandling signs in the Industrial Park and agreed to hire a traffic officer instead of implementing expensive traffic calming measures.

• Truck traffic concerns removed from agenda (Passed)
• Panhandling signs approved for placement in Industrial Park (Passed)
• Hiring a traffic officer preferred over traffic calming patterns (Passed)
• Francis Avenue one-side parking proposal tabled (Passed)

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee

The Enfield Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee is meeting to review and accept minutes from September and November, discuss next steps for a community survey, and consult with the National Conference for Community and Justice (NCCJ). The committee will also discuss meeting dates for 2023/2024. This is a routine business meeting with no major decisions or public hearings scheduled.

• Review and acceptance of September meeting minutes
• Review and acceptance of November meeting minutes
• Discussion of community survey next steps
• Discussion of NCCJ consultation
• Discussion of 2023/2024 meeting dates

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Enfield Planning and Zoning Commission will hold continued and new public hearings on several development applications, including a mixed-use project, a zoning map amendment, a fueling station expansion, and an outdoor storage area. The commission will also discuss a filing deadline extension for special use permits.

• Continued hearing PH#3078: mixed-use development at 20 1/2 Pleasant St and nearby parcels
• New hearing PH#3080MA: zoning map amendment from R-33 to BL at 17 & 21 Elm St
• New hearing XSU#23-01-40: special permit for town fueling station redevelopment on Moody Road
• New hearing PH#3082: special permit for accessory outdoor storage at 1559 King Street
• Old business SPR#1923: site plan for self-storage at 157 South Road

The Enfield Planning and Zoning Commission approved a special permit for the redevelopment and expansion of the town fueling station at 40 Moody Road, with 26 site-specific conditions. It also approved an outdoor storage area at 1559 King Street and a site plan for a self-storage facility at 157 South Road. A mixed-use development application was tabled to December 21, 2023.

• Approved XSU# 23-01 town fueling station expansion at 40 Moody Road with 26 conditions (7-0)
• Approved PH# 3082 outdoor storage at 1559 King Street (7-0)
• Approved SPR# 1923 self-storage at 157 South Road with 35 conditions plus 2 additional (7-0)
• Tabled PH# 3078 mixed-use development at 20 ½ Pleasant Street to Dec 21, 2023 (7-0)
• Tabled PH# 3080MA zoning map amendment at 17 & 21 Elm Street to Dec 21, 2023 (7-0)
• Approved minutes of Nov 16, 2023 as amended (7-0)

Inland Wetlands & Watercourses Agency

The Inland Wetlands & Watercourses Agency will hold a regular meeting to review permit applications, including a timber harvest ruling and several wetlands permits for pool removal, shed construction, and pond maintenance. The meeting also includes procedural items such as roll call, public communication, and minutes approval.

• DPN#2023-10-27: Jurisdictional ruling for timber harvest on North Maple Street (Cliff Champman/Mayfield Place II LLC)
• IW#692-1A: Wetlands permit for pool removal on Glenwood Street (Paul Morin)
• AAA#133: Authorized agent approval for shed at 13 Louise Drive (Josh Morgan/Marie Benitez-Echeagary)
• IW#693: Wetlands permit for detention pond maintenance at 327 Brainard Road (Jennifer Brymer, Michael McManus/Ashmead Commons Condominium Association)
• IW#694: Wetlands permit for retaining wall installation at 10 Wheeler Drive (Daniel Smith)

The Enfield Inland Wetlands and Watercourses Agency approved wetlands permits and agent approvals for three projects on December 5, 2023. The agency approved an inground pool removal at Glenwood Street, a shed installation at Louise Drive, and detention pond maintenance at Brainard Road. Additionally, an application for a timber harvest on North Maple Street was withdrawn by the applicant.

• Approved November 21, 2023 minutes (5-0-1)
• Noted withdrawal of North Maple Street timber harvest application
• Approved wetlands permit for removal of an inground pool at Glenwood Street (6-0-0)
• Approved authorized agent approval for a shed at Louise Drive (6-0-0)
• Approved wetlands permit for detention pond maintenance at Brainard Road with three conditions (6-0-0)
• Agreed to review a drafted regulation amendment for homes built prior to the Clean Water Act

Enfield Culture and Arts Commission

The Enfield Culture and Arts Commission will convene its regular monthly meeting to conduct procedural business, review past minutes, and receive reports from the treasurer, staff liaison, and Board of Education liaison. No substantive decisions or public hearings are listed on the agenda.

The Enfield Culture and Arts Commission met on December 5, 2023, but lacked a quorum, so no official meeting was conducted and no decisions were made. Attendance included four members, with four others absent.

Town Council

The Enfield Town Council will hold a special meeting with an executive session to discuss pending litigation, real estate negotiations for the Impact Residential project, and personnel matters including a request for proposals for a new Town Attorney. No public votes or decisions are scheduled.

• Executive session on Hernandez vs. Town of Enfield litigation
• Update on all pending litigation
• Real estate negotiation for Impact Residential project
• Town Attorney RFP under personnel matters

The Enfield Town Council held a special meeting on December 4, 2023, entering executive session to discuss pending litigation, real estate negotiation, and personnel matters. No votes or actions were taken during the executive session, and the meeting adjourned without any substantive decisions.

• Entered executive session (MOTION #6780, unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (MOTION #6781, unanimous)

Town Council

The Enfield Town Council will hold a public hearing on amending the Town Code regarding the Chief Building Official, then consider several resolutions including a tax assessment settlement for 612 Hazard Avenue and two Community Investment Fund applications. They will also vote on reappointments to the Planning and Zoning Commission and Zoning Board of Appeals, and a small fund transfer.

• Public hearing on amendment to Town Code Section 14-1 (Chief Building Official)
• Resolution to settle property tax assessment appeal for 612 Hazard Avenue
• Resolution to submit CIF 2030 application for Hazardville Institute and Beyond project
• Resolution to submit CIF 2030 application for Union Square Transit Oriented District housing project
• Reappointments to Planning and Zoning Commission (Mule, Alaimo, DeGray) and Zoning Board of Appeals (Turner)

The Enfield Town Council approved a resolution to submit a Community Investment Fund (CIF) 2030 application to the CT Department of Economic and Community Development for up to $3,000,000 for the Making Connections: Hazardville Institute and Beyond Project. A separate resolution to submit a CIF 2030 application for up to $5,000,000 for the Union Square Transit Oriented District Mixed Income Family Housing Project failed. The council also approved a tax assessment settlement for 612 Hazard Avenue, reappointed members to the Planning and Zoning Commission and Zoning Board of Appeals, and discussed but took no formal action on park improvement projects at Higgins Park and Powder Hollow.

• Approved CIF 2030 application for up to $3M for Hazardville Institute project (11-0)
• Rejected CIF 2030 application for up to $5M for Union Square housing project (2-9)
• Approved tax assessment settlement for 612 Hazard Avenue reducing value to $1,000,000 (11-0)
• Reappointed Joseph Mule to Planning and Zoning Commission until 12/31/2027 (11-0)
• Reappointed Francis Alaimo to Planning and Zoning Commission until 12/31/2027 (11-0)
• Reappointed Mary Ann Turner to Zoning Board of Appeals until 1/1/2028 (11-0)
• Approved $3,800 fund transfer for Recreation Programs (11-0)
• Accepted minutes of November 20, 2023 meetings (10-0-1)

Joint Facilities Committee

The Joint Facilities Committee is meeting to discuss unfinished business, including the transfer station and Alcorn roof replacement, and to review the status of ongoing projects. The agenda is largely procedural, with no public hearings or new contracts listed.

• Review of Transfer Station project status
• Alcorn Roof Replacement update
• Roof completion status pending Board of Education approval
• Recap of projects currently in progress

The Joint Facilities Committee approved its 2024 meeting calendar and discussed ongoing projects. The cardboard compactor at the Transfer Station is installed with final electrical work pending, and the Alcorn roof replacement is in design phase with state submission expected after approvals. Roof completion for Eli Whitney and Hazardville Memorial is nearly done, with paperwork remaining for state reimbursement.

• Approved 2024 JFC calendar (all in favor)
• Tabled approval of October 26, 2023 minutes
• Noted cardboard compactor installed at Transfer Station
• Alcorn roof design phase ongoing, state submission pending
• Eli Whitney and Hazardville Memorial roof work complete, paperwork pending

Policy and Procedure Subcommittee

The Enfield Policy and Procedure Subcommittee is scheduled to meet on November 28, 2023, at Town Hall. The agenda includes reviewing minutes, discussing an attendance policy ordinance, and considering a restructure of the Town Council agenda.

• Attendance Policy Ordinance
• Restructure of Town Council Agenda

The committee approved a new agenda format for the December 4, 2023, Town Council meeting. Members also decided to review existing charter language and previous recommendations regarding a boards and commissions attendance policy before proceeding.

• Accepted minutes from November 21, 2023 meeting
• Approved new Town Council agenda format for 12/4/23 meeting
• Agreed to move staff higher on agendas through leadership if attending
• Decided to review charter language and prior recommendations regarding attendance policy ordinance

Board of Education

The Enfield Board of Education is holding a regular meeting with several action items, including discussing education specifications for the Thomas G. Alcorn roof replacement, approving two completed roof replacement projects, and approving a federal grant submission. The board will also revisit a tabled discussion on the Enfield Mental Health & Wellness Committee.

• Discussion & action on Education Specifications for Thomas G. Alcorn Roof Replacement Project
• Approval of Eli Whitney State Project #049-0143RR Roof Replacement as complete
• Approval of Hazardville Memorial State Project #049-0144RR Roof Replacement as complete
• Approval of 2024-29 Head Start Baseline Federal Grant, SF-424B submission
• Discussion & action on Enfield Mental Health & Wellness Committee (tabled 09-12-23)

The Enfield Board of Education unanimously approved the education specifications for the Thomas G. Alcorn roof replacement project, and accepted the Eli Whitney and Hazardville Memorial roof replacement projects as complete. The board also approved the 2024-25 Head Start federal grant application. The Mental Health & Wellness Committee item was tabled to allow members to develop a plan for a special advisory committee.

• Approved education specifications for Thomas G. Alcorn roof replacement (9-0)
• Approved Eli Whitney roof replacement project as complete (9-0)
• Approved Hazardville Memorial roof replacement project as complete (9-0)
• Approved 2024-25 Head Start federal grant application (9-0)
• Tabled Mental Health & Wellness Committee to develop special advisory committee plan (9-0)
• Approved minutes of October 24, 2023 (8-0-1, Kober abstaining)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Enfield Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a regular meeting with an executive session to discuss three pending appeals (Jarmoc Real Estate, Fred Joseph's, Raffia Farms) and public hearings on two variance applications. The board will also review minutes and discuss the 2024 meeting calendar.

• Executive session: Jarmoc Real Estate, LLC v. ZBA (147-151 Abbe Road)
• Executive session: Fred Joseph's, Inc. v. ZBA (500-524 Enfield Street)
• Executive session: Raffia Farms, Inc. v. ZBA (110 Raffia Road)
• ZBA# 2023-11-09: 98-106 Pearl St — relief from Section 8.122 Use Table, Grey's Athletic Association, TD-2 Zone
• ZBA# 2023-11-8: 10 Wheeler Dr — variance from Section 4.10.3 for non-conforming lot under 33,000 sq ft, R-33 Zone

The Enfield Zoning Board of Appeals approved two variances at its November 27, 2023 meeting. The first allows a class 5 liquor permit and private club at 106 Pearl Street, with conditions including a club license only and pending a special use permit. The second permits construction of a retaining wall at 10 Wheeler Drive, subject to updated plans and specific setback requirements. Both motions passed 5-0.

• Approved variance for class 5 liquor permit and private club at 106 Pearl St (5-0), conditioned on special use permit and club license only
• Approved variance for retaining wall construction at 10 Wheeler Dr (5-0), with conditions on plan corrections and setback distances
• Approved October 23, 2023 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved 2024 meeting calendar, changing December 24 to December 16 (5-0)
• Nominated Richard Stroiney as interim Vice Chair (5-0)
• Eliminated return receipt for certified mailings (5-0)

Historic District Commission

The Enfield Historic District Commission’s regular meeting scheduled for November 22, 2023, at 7 PM was cancelled. The next meeting is set for January 24, 2024, at 7 PM in the Town Hall Council Chambers, 820 Enfield Street.

Policy and Procedure Subcommittee

The Policy and Procedure Subcommittee will meet to discuss and potentially decide on an attendance policy ordinance and changes to the Town Council agenda structure. No substantive decisions are scheduled; the meeting is primarily procedural.

• Attendance Policy Ordinance review
• Town Council Agenda restructuring discussion

The Policy and Procedure Subcommittee discussed an attendance policy for boards and commissions, deciding that Attorney Cerrato will review state statutes for compliance. They also discussed adding orientation and signed agreements for new appointees, and restructuring the Town Council agenda to include attorney reports and items for discussion. No formal votes were taken; the minutes from July 20, 2023, were moved to the next meeting.

• Attendance policy: Attorney Cerrato to review state statutes for compliance
• New appointees to receive orientation and sign agreement on expectations
• Chairs to discuss absences with members missing meetings
• Town Council agenda to add Attorney Report and Items for discussion
• Tabled items to carry over then drop off per Robert's Rules
• Minutes from July 20, 2023, moved to next meeting

Inland Wetlands & Watercourses Agency

The Inland Wetlands & Watercourses Agency will hold a special meeting to continue public hearings on two wetlands permit applications: Maplewood Village Apartments at 145 & 153 South Road and a pool removal at 16x32 Glenwood Street. The agency will also hear a jurisdictional ruling request for timber harvesting on North Maple Street and an authorized agent approval for a shed at 13 Louise Drive.

• Wetlands permit for Maplewood Village Apartments at 145 & 153 South Road (IW#691-145 & 153)
• Wetlands permit for removal of 16x32 inground pool at Glenwood Street (IW#692-1A)
• Jurisdictional ruling for timber harvest on North Maple Street (DPN#2023-10-27)
• Authorized agent approval for shed at 13 Louise Drive (AAA#133-13)

The Inland Wetlands & Watercourses Agency approved a wetlands permit for the Maplewood Village Apartments development at 145 & 153 South Road with site-specific conditions (5-0). The board also accepted a jurisdictional ruling extension request for a timber harvest on North Maple Street, approved the 2024 meeting calendar, and approved the October 17, 2023 minutes as amended. Three new applications were received for future consideration.

• Approved wetlands permit IW#691 for Maplewood Village Apartments at 145 & 153 South Road with site-specific conditions (5-0)
• Accepted extension request for DPN#2023-10-27 North Maple Street timber harvest jurisdictional ruling (5-0)
• Approved 2024 meeting calendar (5-0)
• Approved October 17, 2023 minutes as amended to show Commissioner Collins present (4-0-0)
• Added 2024 meeting calendar vote to New Business agenda (4-0-0)
• Received new applications: IW#692 (pool removal, 1A Glenwood St), AAA#133 (shed, 13 Lousie Dr), IW#693 (detention pond maintenance, 327 Brainard Rd)

Board of Education

The Enfield Board of Education is holding a special organizational meeting to swear in newly elected members, elect a chairperson, vice-chairperson, and secretary, and recognize outgoing members. This is a procedural meeting focused on board leadership and transitions, with no policy or budget items on the agenda.

• Oath of office for newly elected board members administered by Town Clerk Sheila Bailey
• Election of Board of Education chairperson, vice-chairperson, and secretary
• Service recognition awards to outgoing board members John Unghire, Jonathan LeBlanc, and Joshua Hamre

The Enfield Board of Education held its organizational meeting, swearing in newly elected members and electing officers for the 2023-25 term. Charlotte Riley was elected Chairperson unanimously, Peter Jonaitis was elected Vice Chairperson by a 5-4 vote, and Scott Ryder was elected Secretary by an 8-0-1 vote. The board also recognized outgoing members with service awards.

• Elected Charlotte Riley as Chairperson (9-0)
• Elected Peter Jonaitis as Vice Chairperson (5-4)
• Elected Scott Ryder as Secretary (8-0-1, Jonaitis abstaining)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:42 PM

Town Council

The Enfield Town Council will hold a special meeting to enter executive session to discuss the ongoing lawsuit Meadow Manor, LLC v. Town of Enfield. No public votes or decisions are scheduled for this meeting.

• Executive session on Meadow Manor, LLC v. Town of Enfield

The Enfield Town Council held a special meeting that consisted solely of an executive session regarding Meadow Manor, LLC v. Town of Enfield. No votes or actions were taken during the session, and the meeting adjourned immediately after. The only formal actions were the motions to enter executive session and to adjourn, both approved unanimously.

• Entered executive session for Meadow Manor, LLC v. Town of Enfield (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Town Council

The Enfield Town Council will meet to consider board and committee appointments, resolutions for public safety grant fund transfers, and job description amendments. The council will also address year-end transfers, agreements regarding a fire suppression standpipe system, and setting a public hearing for the building inspector appointment code.

• Reappointment of Donna Dubanoski to the Board of Assessment Appeals until 12/31/2025
• Appointment of Pamela Townsend to the Patriot Award Committee until 7/31/2025
• Appointment of Richard Stroiney to the Zoning Board of Appeals until 1/1/2026
• Resolutions to transfer funds for Click it or Ticket and DUI Enforcement grants
• Resolution to re-establish a temporary residential permit parking program on Francis Avenue for four months

The Council approved several fund transfers for police overtime and grants, appointed members to three town boards, and authorized agreements for fire suppression systems and regional governance. A proposed temporary residential parking program for Francis Avenue was tabled.

• Appointed Donna Dubanoski to Board of Assessment Appeals (7-3)
• Appointed Pamela Townsend to Patriot Award Committee (10-0)
• Appointed Richard Stroiney to Zoning Board of Appeals (10-0)
• Approved $9,449 transfer for Police Services overtime (10-0)
• Approved $79,138 transfer for DUI Enforcement Program (10-0)
• Adopted revised Social Services Caseworker job description (10-0)
• Authorized agreements for fire suppression standpipe systems (10-0)
• Tabled temporary residential permit parking on Francis Avenue (10-0)

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, owner's representative, and budget subcommittee, along with old and new business. No specific decisions or proposals are detailed in the agenda.

• Approval of minutes from November 2, 2023
• Architect report
• CMR (construction manager) report
• Owners rep report
• Budget subcommittee report

The committee approved four payments totaling $260,073.68, including a $209,951.00 application from Gilbane, and an $8,234.00 change order for new art room backsplashes. They also approved minutes from the prior meeting. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved CSG Invoice #45 for $24,623.06
• Approved JCJ Invoice #48 for $17,265.02
• Approved Gilbane Application #48 for $209,951.00
• Approved ATP 249 for new art room backsplashes for $8,234.00
• Approved minutes of November 2, 2023

Economic Development Commission

The Enfield Economic Development Commission is holding a regular meeting on November 16, 2023. The agenda contains only standard procedural items such as call to order, roll call, and approval of minutes, with no reports, guests, or old business listed. The only new business is a 'Year in Review' discussion, followed by public comment and adjournment.

• Year in Review discussion under New Business

The Enfield Economic Development Commission held a routine meeting with no formal votes on substantive items. They discussed ARPA fund recipient updates, with seven projects completed and remaining ones in progress, and noted that One Love Jamaican Restaurant deferred its approved signage project due to costs. The commission agreed to provide a letter of support for the Hazardville Institute Conservancy Society's CIF grant application for a municipal parking area. The meeting adjourned unanimously.

• Agreed to provide letter of support for Hazardville Institute Conservancy Society CIF grant (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

Aquifer Protection Agency

The Enfield Aquifer Protection Agency will meet to conduct routine business and vote on a renewal application for an aquifer registration covering a property on Moody Road. The agency will also review past meeting minutes and allow public comment.

• ARA# 26-7 Moody Road aquifer registration renewal over A45 and A50 aquifers for Seven Moody LLC at Map 75/Lot 37 (I-1 Zone)
• Approval of minutes from May 25, 2023 meeting

The Enfield Aquifer Protection Agency approved a renewal of aquifer registration for a property on Moody Road (APA #26-7), with a 6-0 roll call vote. The agency also adopted its 2024 meeting calendar to align with the Planning and Zoning Commission's schedule. The meeting was brief and procedural, with no public participation or correspondence.

• Approved APA #26-7 Moody Road aquifer registration renewal (6-0)
• Adopted 2024 meeting calendar aligned with Planning and Zoning Commission (6-0)
• Approved May 25, 2023 meeting minutes (5-0-1, Lefakis abstained)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Enfield Planning & Zoning Commission will hold public hearings on two new applications: a special use permit for expanding a construction facility with outdoor storage at 38 Post Office Road, and a mixed-use development at multiple downtown properties. The commission will also discuss site plans for a self-storage facility and an auto detailing addition, plus a zone change extension request. Several items are for discussion only, including state zoning protections for child care homes and the 2024 meeting calendar.

• PH# 3077: Special use permit for construction facility expansion with outdoor storage at 38 Post Office Road (Spazzarini Construction Co., LLC)
• PH# 3078: Mixed-use development at 20 1/2 Pleasant St, 16 Pleasant St, 2 Chapel St, 1, 5, 19, 21 Church St, 17 North Main (Impact Residential Development)
• SPR# 1923: Site plan for self-storage use at 157 South Road (Eric Hewitt)
• SPR# 1924: Site plan modification for storage and auto detailing at 3 Palomba Drive (Balise Automotive Realty)
• PH# 3065ZA: Request for extension on zone change from R-33 to BR at 113 Brainard Road (Fast Track Realty, LLC)

The Commission approved a special use permit for a construction facility expansion and a site plan modification for an auto detailing addition. A proposal for a 70-unit mixed-use residential development was continued following public concerns over parking and aesthetics.

• Approved PH# 3077 construction facility expansion at 38 Post Office Road with 27 conditions (6-0-0)
• Approved SPR# 1924 auto detailing addition at 3 Palomba Drive with 26 conditions (6-0-0)
• Continued PH# 3078 mixed-use residential development at Pleasant/Church/North Main streets (6-0-0)
• Extended SPR# 1923 self-storage application at 157 South Road to Dec 7, 2023 (6-0-0)
• Extended PH# 3065ZA zone change application at 113 Brainard Road for six months (6-0-0)
• Approved recommendation to Town Manager to study PA 23-142 childcare home compliance by May 1, 2024 (6-0-0)
• Approved 2024 meeting calendar with modifications to August and December dates (6-0-0)

Enfield Culture and Arts Commission

The Enfield Culture and Arts Commission is meeting for its regular monthly session. The agenda consists of standard procedural items including roll call, approval of prior minutes, reports from the chair, treasurer, staff liaison, and Board of Education liaison, followed by old and new business. No specific decisions, proposals, or funding items are listed on this agenda.

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

The commission approved a $500 sponsorship for the Enfield Community Chorus Christmas Concerts and $200 for an Open Mic promotional poster. Members discussed potential student art recognition, a future budget workshop, and coordination of the Summer Concert Series with the new Town Manager.

• Approved $500 sponsorship for Enfield Community Chorus Christmas Concerts (unanimous)
• Approved $200 for a 36x24 promotional poster for Open Mic nights (unanimous)
• Accepted meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Tabled event to celebrate Jewish culture until specific support is requested

Enfield Beautification Committee

The Enfield Beautification Committee will hold its regular meeting to approve previous minutes and discuss ongoing and new community beautification efforts, including budget matters, Adopt a Spot initiatives, Little Library Boxes, Garden Club activities, and miscellaneous items.

The Enfield Beautification Committee approved the September 9, 2023 minutes (5-0) and discussed several upcoming projects, including a proposed spring planting on Phoenix Ave., the Adopt-a-Spot program, and a mental health awareness path. No formal decisions were made on these items; they remain under discussion.

• Approved September 9, 2023 minutes (5-0)

Conservation Commission

The Enfield Conservation Commission will meet to approve minutes, discuss a staff liaison role, review natural resources and an open space ordinance, and consider a land trust property. No major decisions are scheduled; the meeting is largely procedural.

• Review of Open Space Ordinance application submissions
• Discussion on staff liaison to Economic Development Commission
• Consideration of WINSTANLEY/Land Trust property (Spruceland)

The Enfield Conservation Commission approved minutes from two October special meetings, nominated Commissioner Pfeifer-Hall as liaison to the Economic Development Commission, and agreed to submit a letter endorsing the Winstanley/Land Trust property for open space. The commission also tabled a by-laws review until January and adjusted the 2024 meeting calendar.

• Approved 1st Special Meeting minutes from Oct 10, 2023, as amended (4-0-1, Wyzga abstained)
• Approved 2nd Special Meeting minutes from Oct 10, 2023, unanimously
• Nominated Commissioner Pfeifer-Hall as liaison to Economic Development Commission, unanimously
• Agreed to submit letter endorsing Winstanley/Land Trust property for open space
• Tabled by-laws review until January 2024
• Removed August date from 2024 meeting calendar, added January 2025 date

Agricultural Commission

The Enfield Agricultural Commission is meeting to approve minutes, discuss correspondence, and handle financial matters, including a CT Farm Bureau membership. The main item of discussion is unfinished business regarding Farm Friendly Zoning Regulations, along with planning the 2024 meeting calendar and reviewing by-laws.

• Approval of September 12, 2023 meeting minutes (October meeting cancelled)
• CT Farm Bureau membership invoice approval
• Discussion of Farm Friendly Zoning Regulations
• Planning 2024 meeting calendar
• Review of By-Laws

The Enfield Agricultural Commission voted unanimously to write a letter of support for the Hazardville Institute's grant application. The commission also tabled its by-laws review to January 2024 and agreed to remove the August meeting from its 2024 calendar. Minutes from September 12, 2023, were approved with a 4-0-1 vote, with Commissioner Dynia abstaining.

• Approved letter of support for Hazardville Institute grant application (unanimous)
• Tabled by-laws review to January 2024 (unanimous)
• Agreed to remove August 2024 meeting from calendar
• Approved September 12, 2023 minutes (4-0-1, Dynia abstained)

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee

The Enfield Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee is meeting to review community survey results and discuss future community events. The agenda also includes routine items such as approving minutes and receiving member and liaison reports.

• Review community survey results
• Discussion of future community events
• Review and acceptance of September meeting minutes

Town Council

The Enfield Town Council is holding its organizational meeting to swear in new members, appoint a mayor and deputy mayor, and confirm the appointment of Christopher Bromson as Town Manager. The council will also appoint an interim town attorney, set regular meeting dates, and form a committee to review council meeting policies.

• Oath of office for constables and town council members
• Appointment of mayor and deputy mayor
• Resolution appointing Christopher Bromson as Town Manager
• Resolution appointing acting town attorney
• Resolution to set regular meeting dates

The Enfield Town Council held its organizational meeting, administering oaths to new councilors and constables. Ken Nelson Jr. was appointed Mayor and Marie Pyznar was appointed Deputy Mayor, both unanimously. Christopher Bromson was appointed Town Manager effective immediately, with Councilor John Santanella abstaining. The council also set its regular meeting schedule and appointed a committee to review meeting policies.

• Ken Nelson Jr. appointed Mayor of Enfield (unanimous)
• Marie Pyznar appointed Deputy Mayor of Enfield (unanimous)
• Christopher Bromson appointed Town Manager effective immediately (10-0-1, Santanella abstaining)
• Regular council meetings set for first and third Mondays at 7:00 p.m. (unanimous)
• Committee of Pyznar, Cressotti, and Unghire appointed to review council meeting policies (unanimous)

Commission on Aging

The Enfield Commission on Aging will convene on November 8, 2023, at 2 p.m. in the DSS building at Alcorn School, 1010 Enfield Street. The meeting is procedural, covering secretary’s minutes, treasurer’s report, and standing committee updates including the Senior Minor Repair Program, Senior Living TV Program, and Senior Tax Relief Program. No formal decisions or new business items are listed.

The Commission on Aging accepted the September minutes and treasurer's report. The Senior Minor Home Repair Program completed 245 tasks, including 40 A/C units and 41 gutter cleanings, and is seeking younger volunteers to remain viable. No formal votes were taken on new policies or funding.

• Accepted September minutes as presented (unanimous)
• Accepted treasurer's report as presented (unanimous)

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 updates on punchlist items and budget matters. This is a regular working meeting focused on project status and next steps.

• Architect report on renovation progress
• CMR (construction manager) report
• Update on punchlist items
• Budget subcommittee report
• Communications subcommittee report

The committee approved several funding requests for exterior masonry restoration and interior repairs. Members also approved various invoices for architectural and construction services. A proposal to install a warning track on the athletic field was recommended for rejection due to lack of funding.

• Approved ATP 223 for White Wing masonry modifications ($76,945.00)
• Approved ATP 246 for masonry restoration general conditions ($85,488.00)
• Approved ATP 247 for Blue Wing masonry modifications ($46,375.00)
• Approved ATP 248 for roof area masonry restoration ($75,579.00)
• Approved charging card wiring not to exceed $35,000.00
• Approved PCO #9 for TAG/SOAR classroom displays and sound ($27,175.61)
• Approved CSG invoices #43 and #44 ($21,408.86 each)
• Approved JCJ invoices #53 ($2,182.01) and #54 ($1,217.06)

Joint Facilities Committee

The Enfield Joint Facilities Committee will hold a virtual meeting to approve minutes from September 28, 2023, discuss roof reimbursement status, review transfer station updates, and accept invoices from Silktown and CSG. The committee will also review project completion memos for Board of Education approval and receive a timeline update on the Rooferendum.

• Approval of minutes from September 28, 2023
• Roof reimbursement status update
• Acceptance of invoices from Silktown and CSG
• Review of project completion memos for BOE approval
• Rooferendum timeline/update

The Joint Facilities Committee approved final invoices for roof replacement projects at Eli Whitney and Hazardville Memorial schools, totaling $222,274.52, and voted to submit project completion memos to the Board of Education. The committee also discussed the status of state reimbursements for the projects, with payments expected by the end of the next day. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved final Silktown invoice for Eli Whitney School roof, $111,518.19 (unanimous)
• Approved final Silktown invoice for Hazardville Memorial School roof, $110,756.33 (unanimous)
• Approved CSG invoice for Eli Whitney, $490.00 (unanimous)
• Approved CSG invoice for Hazardville Memorial, $490.00 (unanimous)
• Voted to submit Eli Whitney project completion memo to BOE (unanimous)
• Voted to submit Hazardville Memorial project completion memo to BOE (unanimous)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Enfield Planning & Zoning Commission will hold its regular meeting on October 26, 2023, to consider site plan applications, bond releases, and other business. The agenda includes a new site plan for a self-storage facility at 157 South Road and a site plan modification for an auto detailing and storage addition at 3 Palomba Drive. The commission will also discuss a traffic study resolution, a filing deadline extension for special use permits, and state legislation on family/child care homes.

• SPR# 1923: Site plan approval for self-storage use at 157 South Road, applicant Eric Hewitt, Map 55/Lot 82, I-1 Zone
• SPR# 1924: Site plan modification for storage and auto detailing addition at 3 Palomba Drive, applicant Thomas Adamczyk, owner Balise Automotive Realty, Map 57/Lot 320, BR-Zone
• Bond release for SPR# 1872 (Golden Nozzle): $4,500 erosion and sediment control, $28,100 pavement
• Discussion on extension of filing deadline for Special Use Permits
• Discussion on PA 23-142 regarding family/child care homes

The Enfield Planning and Zoning Commission approved a resolution accepting the CRCOG Enfield Square Mall Traffic Impact Study, which recommends preferred access options and immediate pedestrian improvements. The commission also approved minutes from October 12 as amended, released bonds for Golden Nozzle, and tabled two site plan applications and discussions on special use permit filing deadlines and PA 23-142.

• Approved October 12, 2023 minutes as amended (7-0-0)
• Approved bond release for SPR# 1872 Golden Nozzle: $4,500 erosion/sediment and $28,100 pavement (7-0-0)
• Approved resolution accepting CRCOG Enfield Square Mall Traffic Impact Study (7-0-0)
• Tabled SPR# 923 (157 South Road self-storage) to November 16, 2023
• Tabled SPR# 1924 (3 Palomba Drive site plan modification) to November 16, 2023
• Tabled discussion on special use permit filing deadline extension (7-0-0)
• Tabled discussion on PA 23-142 family/child care homes (7-0-0)

Historic District Commission

The Historic District Commission's regular meeting scheduled for October 25, 2023, has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is set for November 22, 2023, at 7 PM in the Town Hall Council Chambers, 820 Enfield Street. No agenda items were discussed or decided.

• Regular meeting cancelled for October 25, 2023
• Next meeting scheduled for November 22, 2023 at 7 PM
• Meeting location: Town Hall Council Chambers, 820 Enfield Street

Board of Education

The Enfield Board of Education meets to discuss unfinished business including policy revisions and Enfield Mental Health & Wellness. The agenda also covers routine items such as guest presentations, superintendent reports, accounts and payroll approvals for June through September 2023, and committee reports.

• Policy Revisions – Second Reading
• Discussion & Action if any regarding Enfield Mental Health & Wellness
• Approval of Accounts and Payroll for June, July, August & September 2023

The Enfield Board of Education approved second-reading policy revisions, accepted $2,817,225 in line-item transfers, and approved the superintendent's expenditure certifications for June, July, August, and September 2023. A discussion regarding Enfield Mental Health & Wellness remained tabled. The board also heard presentations from Enfield Loaves & Fishes and the Enfield Food Shelf regarding community food programs.

• Approved second reading of policy revisions (8-0)
• Approved line-item transfers totaling $2,817,225 (8-0)
• Approved June 2023 expenditure and grant certifications (8-0)
• Approved July 2023 expenditure and grant certifications (8-0)
• Approved August 2023 expenditure and grant certifications (8-0)
• Approved September 2023 expenditure and grant certifications (8-0)
• Approved October 10, 2023 meeting minutes (8-0)
• Adjourned the meeting at 9:26 PM

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Enfield Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a regular meeting to hear appeals and applications for zoning relief. The agenda includes two old business items appealing cease-and-desist orders, and three new business items seeking variances or relief from zoning regulations. The board will also review minutes from the July 24, 2023 meeting.

• Appeal of cease-and-desist order at 504 Hazard Ave (I-1 zone)
• Appeal of cease-and-desist order at 78 Brainard Rd (R-33 zone)
• Application for relief for accessory buildings at 78 Raffia Rd (R-33 zone)
• Appeal of cease-and-desist order at 10 Wheeler Dr (R-33 zone)
• Application for parking lot expansion into town property at 566 & 588 Enfield St

The Enfield Zoning Board of Appeals upheld cease-and-desist orders for properties at 504 Hazard Ave, 78 Brainard Road, and 10 Wheeler Drive, and approved variances for a garage at 78 Raffia Rd and a parking lot expansion for the American Legion at 566 & 588 Enfield St. All votes were unanimous except where noted.

• Upheld cease-and-desist order for 504 Hazard Ave (4-0)
• Upheld cease-and-desist order for 78 Brainard Road (5-0)
• Approved variance for garage at 78 Raffia Rd (5-0)
• Upheld cease-and-desist order for 10 Wheeler Drive (5-0)
• Approved parking lot variances for American Legion at 566 & 588 Enfield St (5-0)
• Approved minutes of July 24, 2023 (4-0-1, chair abstained)

Library Board of Trustees

The Enfield Library Board of Trustees is holding a regular meeting with a standard agenda covering minutes review, old and new business, and scheduling the next meeting. No specific decisions or proposals are listed in the agenda.

• Review of meeting minutes
• Old business discussion
• New business discussion
• Scheduling next meeting date

The Enfield Library Board of Trustees unanimously approved $600 in purchases: reupholstering two chairs for Pearl Street, a slide-and-scan device, and a Bluetooth barcode scanner. They also accepted minutes from prior meetings and heard reports on circulation, programs, and a successful card sign-up drive.

• Approved $600 for chair reupholstery, slide scanner, and barcode scanner (unanimous)
• Accepted minutes from July 17, 2023 meeting (unanimous)
• Accepted minutes from special September 18, 2023 meeting (unanimous)

Ethics Commission

The Enfield Ethics Commission is holding a special meeting with a single substantive item: an executive session to discuss Complaint #23-01. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with no public action items listed.

• Executive session on Complaint #23-01

The Enfield Ethics Commission held a special meeting to review complaint #23-01 in executive session. No votes or actions were taken on the complaint, and the meeting adjourned without any substantive decisions.

• Entered executive session to discuss complaint #23-01 (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

JFK Renovation Building Committee

The Enfield John F. Kennedy Middle School Building Committee is scheduled to meet on October 19, 2023, at Enfield Town Hall. The agenda includes reports from the architect, construction manager (CMR), owner's representative, and subcommittees, alongside an update on punchlist items under old business.

• Update on Punchlist Items
• Approval of Regular Meeting Minutes of October 5, 2023
• Architect Report
• CMR Report
• Owners Rep Report

The committee voted to not accept the CMR report, with members citing incomplete information and a need for total inclusive costs for roof repairs. The chair stated the total package exceeds $300,000 and the town lacks its share due to state reimbursement delays. The committee will meet again in two weeks to review a revised report.

• Rejected CMR report (unanimous show of hands)
• Approved minutes of October 5, 2023 (unanimous show of hands)
• Scheduled next meeting for November 2, 2023
• Adjourned at 7:12 pm (unanimous show of hands)

DPW Subcommittee

The Enfield, CT Public Works Subcommittee meeting scheduled for October 18, 2023 at 1 PM was cancelled. No decisions or discussions took place.

Inland Wetlands & Watercourses Agency

The Enfield Inland Wetlands & Watercourses Agency meets to discuss new business items including a timber harvest determination and a wetlands permit application. The meeting includes standard administrative procedures, roll call, reports, and public communications in the Council Chambers.

• DPN#2023-09-26: Determination of Permit Needed for a Timber Harvest at Bacon Road (Brennan Sheanan, Applicant; Vakny Chonmany, Owner; Map 95/Lot 1)
• IW#691: Wetlands Permit application for the development of Maplewood Village Apartments at 145 & 153 South Road (Enfield Properties, LLC + Maplewood Village of Enfield, LLC, Applicant/Owners; Map 55/Lot 80 and Map 55/Lot 59)

The Enfield Inland Wetlands and Watercourses Agency approved a motion declaring that the timber harvest notification on Bacon Road does not require a wetlands permit, as it qualifies as an agricultural exemption. The agency also continued the wetlands permit application for the Maplewood Village Apartments at 145 & 153 South Road to allow the applicant to update their soil science report. Minutes from October 3, 2023, were approved unanimously.

• Approved minutes of October 3, 2023 (7-0)
• Determined DPN#2023-09-26 (Bacon Road timber harvest) does not require a wetlands permit, as of right agriculturally exempt (7-0-2, Collins and Kober abstained)
• Continued IW#691 (145 & 153 South Road, Maplewood Village Apartments) for updated soil science report (7-0)

Town Council

The Enfield Town Council will review tabled resolutions on property maintenance fines, park improvements, and school HVAC planning. New business includes fund transfers for education grants, infrastructure, and a sinkhole repair, as well as discussions on job descriptions and open space purchases.

• Resolution to authorize foreclosure for $61,299 in property maintenance fines at 122 Windsor Street (tabled)
• Request to transfer $115,951.71 for VW EVSE ZEV Infrastructure Program Grant and $80,000 Eversource Energy Grant
• Request to transfer $182,000 for restoration of the South Road sinkhole
• Resolution to vacate current 'Building Official' job description and create 'Chief Building Official' role
• Resolution referring potential purchase of open space property

The Enfield Town Council approved a $182,000 transfer for the South Road sinkhole restoration and referred a potential Scantic River open space purchase to the Planning & Zoning Commission. A resolution on non-profit assessment recommendations was tabled, and a request for EV charging station funds failed. The council also approved a new Chief Building Official job description.

• Approved $182,000 transfer for South Road sinkhole restoration (9-0)
• Referred Scantic River open space purchase to Planning & Zoning Commission (9-0)
• Approved new Chief Building Official job description and wage adjustment (9-0)
• Tabled resolution on non-profit assessment recommendations (7-2)
• Failed request for EV charging station funds from VW and Eversource grants (3-6)
• Tabled foreclosure of 122 Windsor Street for $61,299 in maintenance fines (9-0)
• Tabled Higgins Park parking lot improvement funding reallocation of $613,324.80 (9-0)
• Removed three HVAC engineering plan items from agenda (9-0)

Town Council

The Enfield Town Council is holding a special meeting with a focus group on the Mental Health and Wellness Coalition and reviewing the Board of Education's administrative contract. No votes or decisions are listed on the agenda; the items are for discussion and review.

• Focus group discussion on Mental Health and Wellness Coalition
• Review of Board of Education Administrative Contract

The Town Council heard a presentation from Initium Health regarding a mental health and wellness coalition. The review of the Board of Education administrative contract was tabled.

• Tabled review of Board of Education Administrative Contract
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

General Government Subcommittee

The Enfield General Government and Finance Subcommittee is meeting on October 12, 2023, to discuss priority items including an independent report, potential open space acquisition on Bailey Road, and a policy on overdue taxes and building permits. Other agenda items include property naming, opioid settlement monies disbursement options, and food truck regulations.

• Review of the Independent Report and its recommendations
• Potential open space acquisition of property along Bailey Road
• Policy on overdue taxes and building permits
• Discussion of potential disbursement options of Opioid Settlement monies
• Food Truck permitting regulations

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Enfield Planning & Zoning Commission holds its regular meeting to approve minutes from the previous session, review enforcement reports, and conduct public hearings. The body will also deliberate on new subdivision and site plan applications, including a 3-lot subdivision on Laughlin Road and a self-storage project on South Road.

• PH# 3074 – Laughlin Rd – 3-lot subdivision application (Carl and Loretta Nelson)
• SPR# 1922 – Mullen Road – Site Plan Approval for improvements (Mullen Road Property Owner, LLC)
• SPR#1923 – 157 South Road – New Site Plan Review for self storage use (Eric Hewitt)
• CRCOG- Enfield Square Mall Traffic Impact Study
• Lodestar- Town Farm & Abbe- Proposed Solar Field

The Commission approved a 130,000-square-foot warehouse on Mullen Road and a 3-lot subdivision on Laughlin Road. Discussion regarding the Enfield Square Mall Traffic Impact Study was tabled, and a self-storage application for South Road was postponed.

• Approved SPR# 1922 for a 130,000 sq ft warehouse on Mullen Road with 35 modifications (7-0-0)
• Approved PH# 3074 for a 3-lot subdivision on Laughlin Road (7-0-0)
• Waived street light requirements for Laughlin Rd subdivision (7-0-0)
• Waived sidewalk requirements for Laughlin Rd subdivision (7-0-0)
• Waived developer's agreement for Laughlin Rd subdivision (7-0-0)
• Tabled Enfield Square Mall Traffic Impact Study discussion (7-0-0)
• Tabled SPR# 923 for self-storage at 157 South Road to Oct 26, 2023
• Approved Sept 28, 2023 meeting minutes (7-0-2)

Public Safety Subcommittee

The Enfield Public Safety Subcommittee is meeting to discuss updates on several public safety concerns, including truck traffic, panhandling, traffic calming patterns, and issues on Francis Avenue. The agenda includes roll call, approval of previous minutes, and other business.

• Truck traffic concerns
• Panhandling
• Traffic calming patterns
• Francis Avenue issues

Commission on Aging

The Enfield Commission on Aging is meeting to discuss routine business, including minutes, treasurer's report, and updates from standing committees. The agenda covers several senior-focused programs such as the Senior Minor Repair Program, Symposium, Senior Living TV, Grandparents Raising Grandchildren, Triad, Choices, and Senior Tax Relief. No specific decisions or proposals are detailed in the agenda.

• Senior Minor Repair Program update
• Symposium update
• Senior Living TV Program update
• Grandparents Raising Grandchildren update
• Senior Tax Relief Program update

The Commission on Aging held a focus group on mental health and wellness for seniors, accepted the September minutes and treasurer's report, and heard committee reports. A significant discussion arose over a 'NO VEHICLES BEYOND THIS POINT' sign that restricts SMHR volunteers from loading trucks near Door 21. Steve Belinda said to continue working as if the sign is not in force while a workaround is found; Dave Goyette set an October 16 deadline for resolution or the program would be cancelled for the year.

• Accepted September minutes as presented (show of hands)
• Accepted treasurer's report as presented (show of hands)
• Discussed SMHR parking sign issue; no formal vote, workaround to be sought
• Set October 16 deadline for SMHR sign resolution or program cancellation
• Suspended additional reports to next meeting
• Adjourned at 3:55 p.m. (unanimous)

Ethics Commission

The Enfield Ethics Commission is holding a special meeting via Zoom to review Complaint # C-23-01 in executive session. The agenda includes only procedural items: call to order, roll call, executive session, and adjournment.

• Review Complaint # C-23-01 in executive session

The Enfield Ethics Commission held a special meeting on October 10, 2023, via Zoom. The only substantive action was entering executive session to discuss Complaint # C-23-01, after which the meeting adjourned. No formal decisions or votes on the complaint were recorded in the minutes.

• Entered executive session to discuss Complaint # C-23-01
• Adjourned meeting (3-0)

Blight Review Committee

The Blight Review Committee is meeting to handle routine procedural items including roll call, public communications, and new/old business. The only substantive item is a discussion of updates to the Property Maintenance Ordinance under old business. No decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Discussion of Property Maintenance Ordinance Updates

Enfield Beautification Committee

The Enfield Beautification Committee is holding a regular meeting to discuss old business, including the budget, the Adopt a Spot program, Little Library Boxes, and the Garden Club. New business will also be considered. The meeting is largely procedural, with no specific action items detailed in the agenda.

• Budget review
• Adopt a Spot program
• Little Library Boxes
• Garden Club

The Enfield Beautification Committee voted 6-0 to remove the current occupant from the Adopt-A-Spot at Elm Street and Freshwater Blvd, allowing a new business to take over maintenance. The committee also discussed budget status, little library boxes, and plans for mental health resource signs. No other formal decisions were made.

• Removed current occupant from Adopt-A-Spot at Elm Street and Freshwater (6-0)
• Tabled approval of February 2022 minutes until next meeting

Agricultural Commission

The Enfield Agricultural Commission's October 10, 2023 meeting has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for November 14, 2023. No other business is listed on this agenda.

• Meeting cancelled for October 10, 2023
• Next regular meeting: November 14, 2023

Conservation Commission

The Enfield Conservation Commission is holding a special meeting to discuss the new Open Space Ordinance. The Assessor's office will provide an overview, followed by a public workshop on completing required forms and finding information. The meeting also includes approval of the September 12 minutes and setting the next meeting date.

• Overview of new Open Space Ordinance by Assessor's office
• Public workshop on creating and completing required forms
• Approval of September 12, 2023 meeting minutes
• Next meeting scheduled for November 14, 2023

The Enfield Conservation Commission held a special workshop meeting to explain the new Open Space Ordinance (23-7) to the public. No formal decisions were made; the meeting was informational, with staff from the Assessor's office detailing application requirements and eligibility criteria. The commission approved the minutes from the September 12, 2023 meeting.

• Approved September 12, 2023 meeting minutes (4-0-1, with Commissioner Dynia abstaining)
• Held workshop on Open Space Ordinance 23-7, no formal action taken

Board of Education

The Enfield Board of Education will hold a regular meeting to discuss policy revisions in their first reading, approve the 2024 meeting schedule, and potentially act on the ESAA contract. The board will also receive updates from the superintendent and committees, including student representatives and facilities reports.

• Policy Revisions – First Reading
• Approve the Schedule for Regular BOE Meetings for 2024
• Action if any regarding the ESAA Contract
• Approval of Minutes: September 12 and 26, 2023
• Executive Session for Collective Bargaining

The Enfield Board of Education approved policy revisions (9-0) and the ESAA contract (9-0) after executive session. The board tabled the 2024 meeting schedule (9-0) and approved minutes from September 12 and September 26 meetings. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting was largely informational with reports from students, staff, and board members.

• Approved policy revisions as presented (9-0)
• Tabled 2024 regular BOE meeting schedule (9-0)
• Approved ESAA contract (9-0)
• Approved September 12, 2023 regular meeting minutes (8-0-1, LeBlanc abstaining)
• Approved September 26, 2023 special meeting minutes (8-0-1, LeBlanc abstaining)

JFK Renovation Building Committee

The Enfield John F. Kennedy Middle School Building Committee is scheduled to meet on October 5, 2023, to hear project reports from the architect, construction manager, owner's representative, and subcommittees. The committee will also address old and new business, approve past minutes, and schedule their next meeting.

• Approval of Regular Meeting Minutes of August 24, 2023
• Architect Report
• CMR Report
• Owners Rep Report
• Budget Subcommittee Report

The committee approved multiple invoices and change orders, including Gilbane applications totaling $657,734.22, and added sidewalk, winterization, and ADA sidewalk work. Members also discussed ongoing issues with leaks, furniture quality, and other punch list items, and agreed to formalize a consolidated punch list for updates at future meetings.

• Approved Gilbane Application 46 for $384,028.62
• Approved Gilbane Application 47 for $273,705.60
• Approved Innovative Engineering Services invoice for $8,928.50
• Approved Insalco invoices for $1,940.00 and $24,115.10 (with retainage)
• Approved Goosetown Communications invoice for $7,199.61
• Approved Extreme invoice for $2,075.40
• Approved ATP 242 (Add Sidewalk) for $18,261.00
• Approved ATP 245 (Winterize Field House) for $5,891.00 and ATP 244 (ADA Sidewalk) for $6,024.00

Enfield Culture and Arts Commission

The Enfield Culture and Arts Commission is meeting for its regular monthly session. The agenda consists of standard procedural items including roll call, approval of minutes, reports from the chair, treasurer, and liaisons, and discussions under old and new business. No specific action items or decisions are listed.

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

The commission approved the purchase of butterfly wing art for use as a mobile photo opportunity. Members discussed updating meeting agenda formats and proposed several arts and culture projects for the 2024 annual plan.

• Approved purchase of Butterfly wings from Can’t Miss Chris for $1,500 (unanimous)
• Accepted minutes of previous meeting

Inland Wetlands & Watercourses Agency

The Enfield Inland Wetlands and Watercourses Agency will hold its regular meeting to review permit applications, enforcement reports, and new business items. The meeting includes continued and new public hearings, agent approvals, and a determination of permits for irrigation pipes, additions, and tree removal within regulated areas.

• DPN# 2023-09-12: Jurisdictional ruling for irrigation pipes at Old King St (Parsons Road Farm)
• AAA# 132: Addition approval at 1 Surrey Lane within upland review area
• IW# 690-109: Wetlands permit for tree removal at Cottage Road
• Enforcement reports for 10 Wheeler Drive and Yankee Castings
• TW#691-145 & 153 South Road: Wetlands permit for Maplewood Village Apartments housing project

The Enfield Inland Wetlands and Watercourses Agency approved three items: a withdrawal of a jurisdictional ruling application, an agent approval for a garage addition, and a wetlands permit for tree removal. It also voted to send a Yankee Castings enforcement issue to the Town Attorney. All votes were unanimous (7-0).

• Accepted withdrawal of DPN# 2023-09-12 (Old King St) without prejudice (7-0)
• Authorized agent approval AAA# 132 (1 Surrey Lane) with erosion/sediment controls (7-0)
• Approved wetlands permit IW# 690 (109 Cottage Road) with condition to keep lake-side stumps (7-0)
• Sent Yankee Castings enforcement to Town Attorney for further action (7-0)

Town Council

The Enfield Town Council will hold a regular meeting on October 2, 2023, at 7:00 PM in Council Chambers. The agenda includes routine procedural items, a report from the General Government and Finance Subcommittee on the 2021 revaluation, and several resolutions related to police equipment purchases, property maintenance fines, and park improvements.

• Resolution waiving bid requirements for Starchase System purchase for Police Department
• Resolution to foreclose on property at 122 Windsor Street for $61,299 in unpaid maintenance fines
• Higgins Park parking lot improvements value engineering proposal
• Appropriation of $15,000 each for HVAC design plans at Parkman, Eli Whitney, and Enfield Street Schools
• Resolution waiving bid requirements for leasing two unmarked police vehicles

The Enfield Town Council approved multiple police equipment purchases and endorsed recommendations from the 2021 revaluation report. The council also reduced property maintenance fines for 2 Stage Road, while tabling resolutions regarding foreclosure at 122 Windsor Street, Higgins Park parking lot improvements, and school HVAC engineering plans.

• Accepted minutes of September 18, 20, and 26, 2023 special and regular meetings
• Approved Resolution #6727: Waived bid requirements to purchase Starchase system for $35,000
• Approved Resolution #6728: Endorsed recommendations from the Independent Report on the 2021 Revaluation (6-5 vote)
• Approved Resolution #6729: Waived bid requirements for leasing unmarked police vehicles from ACME Auto Leasing
• Approved Resolution #6730: Waived bid requirements to purchase 100 Optical Red Dot Sights from C+H Precision Weapons
• Approved Resolution #6731: Reduced property maintenance fines at 2 Stage Road from $70,524 to $5,000 (10-1 vote)
• Tabled Resolution #6732: Authorized foreclosure for property maintenance fines at 122 Windsor Street
• Tabled Resolution #6735: Reallocate $613,324.80 in ARPA funds for Higgins Park parking lot project

Town Council

The Enfield Town Council holds a special meeting to discuss Higgins Park and receive a presentation on human trafficking from Sue Laiuppa.

• Discussion on Higgins Park
• Human trafficking presentation by Sue Laiuppa

The Town Council held a special meeting to discuss Higgins Park improvements funded by ARPA funds, with over $426,000 already allocated and an additional $613,000 identified from leftover project balances. Two previously funded projects (a boiler at Alcorn and a bulky waste compactor) will be deferred, and any additional projects will require normal budget process funding next fiscal year. The council also received a presentation on human trafficking from investigator Sue Laiuppa. No formal decisions were made; the only action was unanimous adjournment.

• Deferred boiler at Alcorn and bulky waste compactor projects
• Adjourned meeting unanimously (Motion #6722)

Blight Review Committee

The Enfield Blight Review Committee is meeting to address property maintenance issues. The agenda includes new business for a property at 2 Stage Road and old business for 122 Windsor Street, along with updates to the Property Maintenance Ordinance. The meeting is open to public communications.

• New business: 2 Stage Road
• Old business: 122 Windsor Street
• Property Maintenance Ordinance Updates

The Enfield Blight Review Committee recommended the Town Council reduce a property maintenance fine for 2 Stage Road from $70,524 to $5,000, and recommended beginning foreclosure on a property maintenance lien for 122 Windsor Street due to continued violation. Both recommendations were approved unanimously (5-0). The committee also discussed proposed revisions to the Property Maintenance Ordinance.

• Recommended reducing 2 Stage Road property maintenance fine from $70,524 to $5,000 (5-0)
• Recommended beginning foreclosure process on 122 Windsor Street property maintenance lien (5-0)

Board of Assessment Appeals

The Board of Assessment Appeals is holding a special meeting to deliberate and decide on motor vehicle assessment appeals effective October 1, 2022. The agenda includes roll call, deliberations, and adjournment.

• Motor vehicle assessment appeals effective October 1, 2022

The Enfield Board of Assessment Appeals met on September 28, 2023, and made decisions on all appeals heard in September 2023. The board voted on individual appeals, with some members recusing themselves where conflicts existed. Appeal #163 was withdrawn from the September 12 hearing. The board also voted on appeals from September 6, 16, and 17 hearings, with vote tallies attached by day.

• Voted on appeals #90 and #185 (2-0-1, Langhi recused)
• Voted on appeals #105 and #406 (2-0-1, Dubanoski recused)
• Voted on appeals #76, #77, #78 (1-1-1, Tyler recused)
• Noted appeal #163 was withdrawn from 9/12/23 hearing
• Voted on September 6 appeals #1-14 and #190
• Voted on September 17 appeals #115-163
• Voted on September 16 appeals #164-185
• Adjourned at 4:57 p.m.

General Government Subcommittee

The General Government and Finance Subcommittee will meet to accept minutes from August and continue reviewing an independent report and its recommendations. The meeting includes discussions on potential open space acquisition along Bailey Road, naming town-owned property, opioid settlement fund disbursement, food truck permitting, budget updates, and overdue taxes/permit policies.

• Potential open space acquisition along Bailey Road
• Naming town-owned property (Mancuso and Lamagna)
• Discussion of opioid settlement fund disbursement options
• Review of food truck permitting regulations
• Policy discussion on overdue taxes and building permits

Joint Facilities Committee

The Enfield Joint Facilities Committee is holding a virtual regular meeting to discuss ongoing matters including the Eli Whitney/HMS Partial Roof Replacement and the transfer station. New business items include a roof reimbursement status update from CSG, acceptance of invoices from Silktown, and an update from the School Modernization Committee.

• Eli Whitney/HMS Partial Roof Replacement
• Transfer Station discussion
• Roof reimbursement status update from CSG
• Acceptance of invoices from Silktown
• School Modernization Committee update

The Joint Facilities Committee approved Invoice #8 for Change Order #009 totaling $15,368.60 for roof membrane and sheet metal work at Silktown. They also discussed updates on roof projects, including Alcorn and the roof referendum schedule, but took no other formal votes. The meeting was largely informational, with no major policy decisions.

• Approved Invoice #8 for Change Order #009 for Silktown roof work, $15,368.60 (all in favor)
• Approved minutes from July 27, 2023 (John Unghire abstained)

Historic District Commission

The Enfield Historic District Commission is meeting to consider two applications for Certificates of Appropriateness for exterior changes to homes on Enfield Street, along with routine items like minutes approval and staff reports. The meeting is open to the public.

• HDC# 489 — 1162 Enfield St: removal and replacement of gutters and soffit moldings (Abdelaziz Youssef)
• HDC# 490 — 1216 Enfield St: removal of a chimney cap (James and Dianne Tatoian)

The Enfield Historic District Commission approved two Certificates of Appropriateness: one for gutter and soffit repairs at 1162 Enfield St. (with a condition to replace in kind with wood where possible) and one for chimney cap removal at 1216 Enfield St. The commission also adopted a revised Certificate of Appropriateness application form and re-elected its officers.

• Approved HDC#489 for 1162 Enfield St. gutter/soffit replacement (5-0), conditioned on replacing in kind with wood where possible
• Approved HDC#490 for 1216 Enfield St. chimney cap removal (5-0)
• Adopted revised Certificate of Appropriateness application form (5-0)
• Re-elected officers to same positions (5-0)

Board of Education

The Enfield Board of Education is holding a special meeting to receive an update and presentation from the School Modernization Committee. The board may take action based on the presentation. The meeting includes invited guests from the Town Council.

• School Modernization Committee update and presentation
• Potential action on School Modernization Committee presentation
• Invited guests: Town Council members

The Enfield Board of Education held a special meeting to hear a presentation on the PK-5 School Modernization feasibility study, which proposed building new schools and closing Hazardville Memorial and Prudence Crandall. No formal decisions were made; the board took no action on the proposal. The discussion focused on potential costs, site selection, and next steps, including a possible pre-referendum committee.

• No action taken on School Modernization Committee presentation
• Meeting adjourned unanimously at 9:35 PM

Board of Education

The Enfield Board of Education cancelled its regularly scheduled meeting for September 26, 2023, and will instead hold a special meeting. The agenda for the special meeting will be released later.

Town Council

The Enfield Town Council will hold a special meeting to review a presentation from the School Modernization Committee and consider applying for a state HVAC grant for public schools. No formal decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Discussion of School Modernization Committee Presentation
• Potential application for FY24 HVAC Indoor Air Quality Grant Program for Public Schools

The Enfield Town Council established the School Modernization Pre-Referendum Committee to oversee planning for a potential school modernization referendum. The committee will work with architects, engage the community, and report by July 12, 2024. The council also tabled a discussion on applying for an HVAC grant until the next regular meeting.

• Established School Modernization Pre-Referendum Committee (Resolution #6720) (10-1)
• Tabled FY24 HVAC Indoor Air Quality Grant application discussion until Oct 2 meeting

Board of Assessment Appeals

The Enfield Board of Assessment Appeals will hold a special meeting to deliberate and decide on motor vehicle assessment appeals effective October 1, 2022. The meeting is procedural with no new business items beyond the appeals process.

The Board of Assessment Appeals held a special meeting to deliberate on September hearings. Lori Longhi left to retrieve the Grand List books and returned. No formal decisions were made; the board only discussed the hearings and adjourned.

• Motion to adjourn passed (unanimous)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Enfield Zoning Board of Appeals regular meeting scheduled for September 25, 2023, is cancelled. The next regular meeting is set for October 23, 2023. No items were discussed or decided at this meeting.

• Meeting cancelled

Economic Development Commission

The Economic Development Commission meeting scheduled for September 21, 2023, at 5:30 PM in the Enfield Room has been canceled. The agenda contains no items for discussion or decision.

Town Council

The Enfield Town Council is holding a special meeting to hear presentations from the Assessor and the Board of Assessment Appeals, followed by a discussion of six specific property tax appeals. The meeting is focused on these appeals and does not include other regular business.

• Appeal #41 - Bay Street, LLC - 200 Fletcher Road
• Appeal #307-310 - Jarmoc Farms LLC Broad Brook Rd - Nutmeg Solar Tax Stabilization
• Appeal #300 - Jarmoc Farms, LLC - 45 Charnley Road
• Appeal #352 - David & Lori Longhi - 78 Park Ave
• Appeal #363 - Scott & Kimberly Delorge - 336 Geo. Washington Road

The provided document contains page markers but no meeting text. Consequently, no decisions, approvals, or discussions could be identified.

DPW Subcommittee

The Enfield DPW Subcommittee is meeting to review the Facility Use Policy, discuss a legal opinion regarding public access to the EHS track, and consider an Abbe Road sidewalk request and Annex space issues. The agenda also includes approval of the August 15, 2023 meeting minutes.

• Review of Facility Use Policy
• Request of Public to access EHS track – Legal Opinion
• Abbe Road sidewalk request
• Annex Space Issues

Inland Wetlands & Watercourses Agency

The Enfield Inland Wetlands and Watercourses Agency is holding a regular meeting to discuss and decide on various applications, including authorized agent approvals, wetlands permits, and a permit transfer. The agenda includes continued and new public hearings, old and new business, and enforcement reports. Several specific property applications are listed for consideration.

• AAA# 130 — 7 Ganny Terrace: 20x24 shed approval request
• AAA# 131 — 49 Roosevelt Blvd: above-ground pool approval request
• IW# 687 — 281 G. Washington Rd: wetlands permit for in-ground pool removal
• IW# 688 — Town Farm Road: wetlands permit for multi-use path expansion
• Permit Transfer — IW# 585 — 0 King St: DF Realty, LLC to WE King Street LLC

The Enfield Inland Wetlands & Watercourses Agency approved all five permit applications and one permit transfer on its agenda, each by a 6-0 vote. Approvals included two agent approvals (a shed and an above-ground pool), two wetlands permits (pool removal and multi-use path expansion), one permit with site-specific conditions (commercial addition), and a name-change transfer. No public comments, enforcement reports, or other substantive actions occurred.

• Approved AAA#130 for 20x24 shed at 7 Ganny Terrace (6-0)
• Approved AAA#131 for above-ground pool at 49 Roosevelt Blvd (6-0)
• Approved IW#687 for in-ground pool removal at 281 G. Washington Rd (6-0)
• Approved IW#688 for multi-use path expansion along Town Farm Road (6-0)
• Approved IW#689 for addition at 3 Palomba Dr with site-specific conditions (6-0)
• Approved permit transfer IW#585 from DF Realty LLC to WE King Street LLC (6-0)

Town Council

The Enfield Town Council is holding a special meeting with an executive session to discuss the tax appeal case Silver Phoenix, LLC v Town of Enfield regarding 96 Phoenix Avenue. No other business is scheduled; the meeting is expected to adjourn after the session.

• Executive session on Silver Phoenix, LLC v Town of Enfield tax appeal for 96 Phoenix Avenue

The Enfield Town Council held a special meeting on September 18, 2023, primarily to enter executive session regarding a tax appeal case (Silver Phoenix, LLC v Town of Enfield, 96 Phoenix Avenue). No votes or actions were taken during the executive session, and the meeting adjourned shortly after reconvening.

• Entered executive session for tax appeal discussion (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Town Council

The Enfield Town Council will hold a public hearing on revisions to the Open Space Assessment Ordinance, then consider several resolutions, including authorizing the sale of 75 Oliver Road, applying for a state emergency management grant, appropriating $90,320.95 for school security, and approving non-union wage increases. The council will also make appointments to fill vacancies on the Blight Review Committee, Loan Review Committee, and Planning and Zoning Commission.

• Public hearing on revisions to the Open Space Assessment Ordinance
• Resolution to authorize sale of 75 Oliver Road
• Resolution to appropriate $90,320.95 for School Security Grant
• Resolution to authorize non-union wage increases
• Appointments to Blight Review, Loan Review, and Planning and Zoning Commission

The Council approved updates to the Open Space Assessment Ordinance and authorized the sale of 75 Oliver Road. They also approved non-union wage increases and appropriated funds for school security equipment.

• Adopted revised Open Space Assessment Ordinance (11-0)
• Authorized sale of 75 Oliver Road to VH LLC (11-0)
• Approved $181,141 in COLA wage increases for non-union employees and $28,374 for crossing guards (10-0-1)
• Appropriated $90,320.95 for school security equipment (11-0)
• Authorized grant application to CT Division of Emergency Management and Homeland Security (11-0)
• Settled tax assessment appeal for 96 Phoenix Avenue to $4.2M (11-0)
• Approved revised job descriptions for Economic and Community Development roles (11-0)
• Referred possible open space acquisition near Bailey Road to Finance Sub-Committee (11-0)

Library Board of Trustees

The Enfield Library Board of Trustees held a special meeting to review and approve the Collection Development Policies, which will be submitted to the Connecticut State Library. The board unanimously approved the policies, and the minutes will be sent to the state after approval at the October 23, 2023, meeting.

• Approved Collection Development Policies unanimously (all members present voted yes)

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, 2022. No other substantive items are listed on the agenda.

The Enfield Board of Assessment Appeals held a special meeting on September 16, 2023, to conduct hearings per the attached schedule. No specific outcomes or vote tallies for individual appeals were recorded in the minutes. The meeting adjourned at 12 p.m. after a motion by Lori Longhi, seconded by Donna Dubanoski.

• Held hearings in accordance with attached schedule
• Adjourned meeting at 12 p.m. (motion by Longhi, second by Dubanoski)

Loan Review Committee

The Enfield Loan Review Committee is holding a special meeting to discuss and consider a Housing Rehabilitation Application for the property at 2 Alban Road. The agenda includes an executive session for discussion followed by new business on the application, indicating a decision may be made.

• Executive session to discuss Housing Rehabilitation Application – 2 Alban Road
• New business: Housing Rehabilitation Application – 2 Alban Road

The Enfield Loan Review Committee held a special meeting on September 14, 2023, and approved a Housing Rehabilitation application for 2 Alban Road by a vote of 3-0-0. The committee entered executive session to discuss the application but made no decisions there. No other substantive items were discussed.

• Approved Housing Rehabilitation application for 2 Alban Road (3-0-0)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Enfield Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a regular meeting on September 14, 2023, at 7:00 PM in the Town Hall Council Chambers. The agenda includes continued hearings on a re-subdivision application and a withdrawn driveway amendment, as well as a new public hearing for a zone change request.

• Continued hearing on re-subdivision application for 210 Moody Rd (PH#3071) by Top Knot, LLC
• Withdrawn application to amend driveway regulations for 140-148 Hazard Ave (PH#3070ZA) by Trinity Health
• New public hearing for zone change from R-33 to BL at 5 Taylor Rd (XMA#23-01)
• Site improvements proposed for 40 Moody Rd (CGS 8-24)
• Proposed concession stand and storage container at 123 N. Maple St (CGS 8-24)

The Commission denied without prejudice a zone change application for Nathan Hale School (5 Taylor Road) from R-33 to BL, citing the need for further Brownfield assessment and other studies. The public hearing was closed, and the motion to approve the zone change failed unanimously (1-5-0). Other actions included approving a DPW fueling station project and a 60-day extension for a special use permit.

• Denied zone change for Nathan Hale School (XMA# 23-01) without prejudice (1-5-0)
• Approved DPW fueling station site improvements at 40 Moody Road (6-0-0)
• Approved 60-day extension for PH# 3049 at 92 Main St (6-0-0)
• Accepted withdrawal of PH# 3070ZA for Hazard Ave driveway amendment (6-0-0)
• Approved July 27, 2023 meeting minutes (6-0-0)

Prison / Town Liaison Committee

The Enfield Prison/Town Liaison Committee is meeting to discuss updates on the water tower at CCIE grounds, the closing of Willard Correctional Institution, and inmate outside work details. They will also receive reports on COVID-19, facility projects, population counts, and significant incidents or policy changes at the prisons.

• Water tower on CCIE grounds update
• Closing of Willard C.I. update
• Inmate outside work detail update
• COVID-19 update
• Report of population counts

The Enfield Prison/Town Liaison Committee met on September 13, 2023, but lacked a quorum, so no formal votes were taken. The committee tabled the review of previous minutes to the next meeting and discussed updates on prison facilities, including the painted water tower at CCI, the closure of Willard C.I., and inmate work details. No new business was introduced.

• Tabled review of previous minutes to next meeting
• Removed Willard C.I. closure update from agenda

Blight Review Committee

The Enfield Blight Review Committee holds a meeting on September 13, 2023, to discuss old business regarding an update on 122 Windsor Street and Property Maintenance Ordinance Updates. The agenda consists primarily of procedural items and ongoing discussions with no specific votes or dollar amounts listed.

• 122 Windsor Street Update
• Property Maintenance Ordinance Updates

The Enfield Blight Review Committee approved a motion to send a letter to the owner of 122 Windsor Street, warning that if the property is not cleaned up by the next meeting, the committee will recommend the Town Council begin foreclosure on the property maintenance lien. The cleanup was not completed within the 30-day period discussed at the July 27, 2023 meeting. The committee also agreed to schedule a future meeting to discuss property maintenance ordinance updates.

• Approved sending letter to owner of 122 Windsor St. threatening foreclosure recommendation if not cleaned by next meeting (3-0)
• Agreed to schedule a meeting to discuss property maintenance ordinance updates

Commission on Aging

The Enfield Commission on Aging is holding a meeting on September 13, 2023, at the Alcorn School. The agenda includes standard reports from the secretary, treasurer, and standing committees, alongside updates on old and new business such as social services and town council reports.

• Senior Minor Repair Program report
• Symposium report
• Senior Tax Relief Program report
• Social Services update
• Town Council report

The Commission on Aging approved the July minutes and the treasurer's report, which included corrections for the new budget year. Committee reports covered the Senior Minor Home Repair Program's resumption with 38 air conditioner installations and 25 gutter cleanings, plus updates on the Senior Living TV Program, Triad safety events, and the Grandparents Raising Grandchildren program. No major policy decisions were made; the meeting was primarily informational and procedural.

• Approved July minutes as presented (unanimous by show of hands)
• Approved treasurer's report with corrections for new budget year (unanimous by show of hands)
• Agreed to have mental health consultants meet with COA at next meeting for discussion
• Suspended SMHR program for 3 weeks due to no requests, then resumed with 38 AC installations and 25 gutter cleanings

Public Safety Subcommittee

The Enfield Public Safety Subcommittee is meeting to discuss updates on truck traffic concerns, panhandling, and traffic calming patterns, as well as new items including red light legislation and pedestrian and bike safety, with updates on multi-use paths. The meeting will also include approval of minutes from June 14, 2023, and setting the next meeting date.

• Truck traffic concerns
• Panhandling
• Traffic calming patterns
• Red light legislation
• Pedestrian and bike safety, including multi-use path updates

The subcommittee approved the June 14, 2023 meeting minutes and discussed several public safety topics, including truck traffic enforcement, a new panhandling sign design, and traffic calming measures. No formal decisions were made on these items; the group agreed to review the traffic calming policy and make recommendations at the next meeting. The subcommittee also noted that red light legislation takes effect on October 1, 2023, and will continue to discuss its potential implementation.

• Approved June 14, 2023 meeting minutes (3-0)
• Discussed truck traffic concerns on North St; no action taken
• Reviewed panhandling sign design; will rework bottom section
• Agreed to review traffic calming policy and make recommendations next meeting
• Noted red light legislation effective 10/1/2023; continued discussion
• Adjourned at 2:00 PM (3-0)

Conservation Commission

The Enfield Conservation Commission will hold a special meeting on September 12, 2023, at 7:30 PM in the Thompsonville Room at Enfield Town Hall. The agenda includes approval of July meeting minutes, reports on natural resources and open space, discussion of an open space ordinance, and election of officers.

• Approval of July 11, 2023 meeting minutes
• Review of natural resources and open space
• Discussion of Open Space Ordinance
• Election of officers

The Enfield Conservation Commission held a special meeting on September 12, 2023. They approved the July 11, 2023 minutes as amended, elected officers for the coming term, and discussed the proposed Nathan Hale zone change. The Commission decided to send a letter to the Planning and Zoning Board regarding the Nathan Hale property, with Commissioner LaPlante drafting it for review before the public hearing on September 14, 2023.

• Approved July 11, 2023 minutes as amended (5-0)
• Elected Bill Cote as Chair, Karen LaPlante as Vice Chair, Kathy Vose as Secretary (5-0)
• Decided to send a letter to Planning and Zoning Board about Nathan Hale property
• Continued by-laws review to October 10, 2023

Enfield Beautification Committee

The Enfield Beautification Committee is holding a regular meeting to approve minutes and discuss old business, including the budget, Clean Sweep, Adopt a Spot, and Garden Club programs. No new business items are listed.

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

The Enfield Beautification Committee held a regular meeting on April 11, 2023, but lacked a quorum, so no formal votes or decisions were made. The approval of minutes was tabled to the next meeting. Members discussed potential new benches near the pollinator garden, Clean Sweep logistics, and Adopt a Spot signage, but took no official action.

• Tabled approval of minutes to next meeting
• Discussed adding composite benches near pollinator garden (no formal action)
• Confirmed Clean Sweep event for Saturday, April 22
• Agreed to order 200 garbage bags for Clean Sweep

Agricultural Commission

The Enfield Agricultural Commission is holding a special meeting to discuss farm-related legislative updates, approve a CT Farm Bureau membership invoice, and review unfinished business including 490 farm assessments. New business includes a discussion of farm-friendly zoning regulations, followed by officer elections and a by-laws review.

• Approval of July 11, 2023 meeting minutes
• 2023 Farm Related Legislative Session Recap
• Approval of CT Farm Bureau membership invoice
• Update on 490 Farm assessments
• Discussion of Farm Friendly Zoning Regulations

The Enfield Agricultural Commission held a special meeting on September 12, 2023, and approved a $200 request to join the CT Farm Bureau Association as a standard farmer membership. The commission also elected officers for the upcoming term and discussed updates on farm assessments and zoning regulations. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved $200 CT Farm Bureau membership request (unanimous)
• Elected Karen LaPlante as Chair, Nancy Wyzga as Vice Chair, Kathleen Vose as Secretary (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from July 11, 2023 (unanimous)

Board of Assessment Appeals

The Board of Assessment Appeals is holding a special meeting to deliberate and decide on appeals of motor vehicle assessments effective October 1, 2022. The agenda includes roll call, the appeals process, and adjournment.

• Motor vehicle assessment appeals for October 1, 2022

The Enfield Board of Assessment Appeals held a special meeting on September 12, 2023, to conduct hearings per the attached schedule. No individual decisions or vote tallies were recorded in the minutes; the board only convened, held hearings, and adjourned. The minutes are unapproved.

• Held hearings in accordance with attached schedule
• Adjourned meeting at 7 p.m.

Enfield Athletic Hall of Fame

This is a routine meeting of the Enfield Athletic Hall of Fame committee. They will review past minutes, discuss finances and fundraising, and plan upcoming activities including a field hockey tournament and a banquet. The agenda is mostly procedural and organizational, with no major decisions or public hearings listed.

• Review and adoption of past meeting minutes
• Discussion of finances and fundraising
• Planning for Field Hockey Tournament
• Banquet planning
• Discussion of scholarships and by-laws

The Enfield Athletic Hall of Fame met and reported on recent activities. Scholarships were awarded to Josh Taylor (Hall of Fame) and Anna Bemiss (Amy Romano/Field Hockey). The annual banquet is scheduled with 173 registrations, and a proposal to add a veteran inductee was discussed for a future vote.

• Awarded Hall of Fame scholarship to Josh Taylor
• Awarded Amy Romano/Field Hockey scholarship to Anna Bemiss
• Scheduled banquet with 173 registrations, starting at 5:00 p.m.
• Discussed adding a veteran inductee to by-laws, to be voted on at next meeting

Board of Education

The Enfield Board of Education is holding its regular meeting, where it will discuss and take action on a mental health and wellness mission statement, and approve student representatives and alternates for the 2023-24 school year. The agenda also includes reports from the superintendent and various committees, as well as routine approvals of minutes and accounts.

• Discussion & action on Enfield Mental Health & Wellness Mission Statement
• Approve 2023-24 Student Representatives & Alternates
• Superintendent's report on EPS update
• Approval of minutes from August 22, 2023 special meeting
• Approval of accounts and payroll

The Enfield Board of Education approved the 2023-24 Student Representatives & Alternates by a unanimous 8-0 vote. The board also discussed and then unanimously voted to table the Enfield Mental Health & Wellness Committee Mission Statement, with members agreeing that the statement needs further refinement and that the committee's purpose and existing resources should be defined first. The meeting also included presentations from the Best Buddies program and the 2023-24 Teacher of the Year, Armando Ramos.

• Approved 2023-24 Student Representatives & Alternates (8-0)
• Tabled Enfield Mental Health & Wellness Committee Mission Statement (8-0)
• Approved Special Meeting Minutes of August 22, 2023 (7-0-1, Pickett abstaining)

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee

The Enfield Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee is meeting to review and accept minutes from July, hear member and liaison reports, review a submitted community survey, and discuss future community events. The agenda is routine and contains no major decisions or proposals.

• Review and acceptance of July 12, 2023 minutes
• Review of community survey currently submitted
• Discussion of future community events

Town Council

The Enfield Town Council will hold a special meeting on September 7, 2023, to consider board and committee appointments, including positions on the Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee and the Senior Tax Relief Committee. The council will also discuss resolutions regarding a temporary residential permit parking program and revisions to the Open Space Assessment Ordinance.

• Appointment of Maureen Haynes (R) to an alternate position on the Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee until 8/31/2026
• Reappointment of Linda Fallon (R) to the Historic District Commission until 8/31/2028
• Appointment of Suzanne Angers (R) to an alternate position on the Loan Review Committee until 12/31/2024
• Reappointments for 1-year terms on the Senior Tax Relief Committee for Michael Arnone, Jr., David Goyette, Marlene Hoginski, and Kathleen Tallarita, and George Young, Jr.
• Resolution concerning the Temporary Residential Permit Parking program on Francis Ave., Highland Park, Pequot Ave., and Nonotuck St.

The Enfield Town Council held a special meeting and made several appointments, but the most consequential action was the rejection of a resolution to renew a temporary residential permit parking ban on Francis Ave., Highland Park, Pequot Ave., and Nonotuck St. The resolution failed on a roll call vote, with only Councilor Hopkins voting in favor. The council also scheduled a public hearing for September 18, 2023, to consider revisions to the Open Space Assessment Ordinance.

• Appointed Maureen Haynes to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee alternate (unanimous)
• Reappointed Linda Fallon to Historic District Commission (unanimous)
• Appointed Suzanne Angers to Loan Review Committee alternate (unanimous)
• Reappointed Michael Arnone Jr., David Goyette, Marlene Hoginski, Kathleen Tallarita, George Young Jr. to Senior Tax Relief Committee (unanimous)
• Rejected renewal of temporary parking ban on Francis Ave., Highland Park, Pequot Ave., Nonotuck St. (1-10)
• Scheduled public hearing on Open Space Assessment Ordinance revisions for Sept. 18, 2023 (unanimous)

Board of Assessment Appeals

The Enfield Board of Assessment Appeals will hold a special meeting to deliberate and decide on motor vehicle assessment appeals effective October 1, 2022. No other substantive items are listed on the agenda.

• Motor Vehicle Assessments Effective October 1, 2022 (appeals deliberations and decisions)

The Enfield Board of Assessment Appeals met on September 6, 2023, and conducted hearings per the attached schedule. No formal decisions or votes were recorded in the minutes; the board only adjourned after the hearings.

• Held assessment appeal hearings per attached schedule
• Adjourned meeting at 6:10 p.m.

Enfield Culture and Arts Commission

The Enfield Culture and Arts Commission is holding its monthly meeting with a standard agenda covering roll call, minutes approval, reports from the chair, treasurer, staff liaison, and Board of Education liaison, plus old and new business. No specific decisions or proposals are listed; the agenda is procedural boilerplate.

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

The Enfield Culture and Arts Commission approved a $500 mini grant for Enfield Produce's community paint day and a $200 purchase for an A-frame sign to promote events. They also voted to extend Open Mic nights through December and to plan a drum circle event. No other substantive decisions were made; several items were postponed to the October planning meeting.

• Approved $500 mini grant for Enfield Produce community paint day (all in favor)
• Approved $200 for A-frame sign to promote events (all in favor)
• Extended Open Mic Nights through December (all in favor)
• Moved forward with planning a drum circle at the bandshell (all in favor)
• Accepted August meeting minutes (all in favor)

Inland Wetlands & Watercourses Agency

The Enfield Inland Wetlands & Watercourses Agency is holding a regular meeting to continue and open public hearings on several permit applications. The agenda includes continued hearings on a subdivision at 210 Moody Road and a construction materials storage permit at 38 Post Office Road, plus new applications for a pool removal, a multi-use path expansion, and a building addition. The meeting will also cover enforcement reports and staff updates.

• Continued hearing: TW# 684 — 210 Moody Road — subdivision application by Top-Knot, LLC
• Continued hearing: IW# 686 — Rear of 38 Post Office Road — outdoor storage/processing permit for Spazzarini Construction Company
• New application: IW# 687 — 281 G. Washington Rd — wetlands permit for in-ground pool removal
• New application: IW# 688 — Town Farm Road — wetlands permit for multi-use path expansion
• New application: IW# 689 — 3 Palomba Dr — wetlands permit for addition in upland review area

The Enfield Inland Wetlands and Watercourses Agency unanimously approved a subdivision application for Moody Road and a wetland permit for construction material storage at 38 Post Office Road. Both approvals included specific site conditions regarding stormwater management and wetland monitoring. The agency also received five new applications, including requests for a shed, an above-ground pool, and a path expansion.

• Approved minutes from July 20, 2023 (unanimous)
• Approved subdivision application IW# 684-210 Moody Road (unanimous)
• Approved wetland permit IW# 686 Rear of 38 Post Office Road (unanimous)
• Moved AAA# 130 Ganny Terrace shed request to new applications list (unanimous)
• Received five new applications including pool removal and path expansion

General Government Subcommittee

The General Government and Finance Subcommittee will discuss ARPA project funding, an independent report's recommendations, and potential uses of opioid settlement funds. They will also address naming town-owned property, out-of-state license plates, food truck permitting, and financial update schedules.

• Review of ARPA projects and associated funding
• Discussion of potential disbursement options of Opioid Settlement monies
• Naming of Town Owned Property: Mancuso and Lamagna
• Food Truck permitting regulations
• Policy on overdue taxes and building permits

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 updates from the budget and communications subcommittees. No specific decisions or proposals are listed; the meeting appears to be a routine progress update.

• Approval of minutes from July 20, 2023 regular meeting
• Architect report on renovation progress
• Construction manager (CMR) report
• Budget subcommittee update
• Communications subcommittee report

The committee approved multiple invoices and applications totaling about $618,000, including a $493,576.23 payment to Gilbane. It also discussed ongoing construction updates, including a warranty replacement for a failed energy wheel and a pending state payment request. No new business was introduced, and the next meeting is scheduled for September 21, 2023.

• Approved CSG Invoice #42 for $21,408.86
• Approved JCJ Architecture Invoice #51 for $3,821.68
• Approved Gilbane Application #45 for $493,576.23
• Approved IMTL Invoices #5897-B ($818.00) and #5897-C ($673.50)
• Approved Valley Communications Package 1 App 4 ($4,351.14) and Package 2 App 3 ($45,354.52)
• Approved Insalco Proposal 2022-15031 and Quotation 2023-15259, each $770.88
• Approved Apple Proposals 2212209950 and 2212209952, each $5,907.80
• Approved ATP 239 (window film, $22,558.00) and ATP 241 (paving/concrete, $12,821.00)

Joint Facilities Committee

The Joint Facilities Committee is meeting to discuss ongoing facilities projects, including the partial roof replacement at Eli Whitney/HMS and the status of a roof reimbursement from CSG. They will also receive an update from the School Modernization Committee. The meeting is virtual and open to the public.

• Eli Whitney/HMS Partial Roof Replacement
• Roof reimbursement status - CSG
• School Modernization Committee update

Board of Education

The Enfield Board of Education has cancelled its regularly scheduled meeting for Tuesday, August 22nd at 7:00 PM. Instead, the Board will hold a special meeting at 5:00 PM in Council Chambers, with an agenda to be provided at a later time.

• Cancellation of the August 22, 2023 regular meeting
• Scheduling of a special meeting for August 22, 2023 at 5:00 PM

Board of Education

The Enfield Board of Education is holding a special meeting to discuss and decide on several items, including a grant for the Henry Barnard Family Resource Center. The superintendent will report on the first day of school and EPS updates. The board will also approve minutes from previous meetings and may enter executive session.

• Approve Henry Barnard Family Resource Center Grant
• Superintendent's report on first day of school and EPS update
• Approval of minutes from June 13, 20, and 27, 2023 meetings
• Board committee reports from multiple committees
• Executive session scheduled

The Enfield Board of Education held a regular meeting on August 22, 2023, and approved the Henry Barnard Family Resource Center Grant by a unanimous roll call vote of 8-0. The board also approved minutes from previous meetings. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting focused on reports and discussions about the upcoming school year, teacher shortages, and the Eagle Block schedule.

• Approved Henry Barnard Family Resource Center Grant (8-0)
• Approved Regular Meeting Minutes of June 13, 2023 (7-0-1, Unghire abstaining)
• Approved Special Meeting Minutes of June 20, 2023 (7-0-1, Unghire abstaining)
• Approved Special Meeting Minutes of June 27, 2023 (6-0-2, Unghire and Cushman abstaining)

Town Council

The Enfield Town Council will hold its regular meeting on August 21, 2023, covering a range of items including tax refunds, fund transfers, appointments, and a new deputy chief position. The agenda includes several resolutions and discussions, with some items tabled from previous meetings. Public communication and petitions are also scheduled.

• Tax refund for Smyth-Trinity Farm in the amount of $2,556.34
• Transfer of funds for EMS billing fees for June 2023 - $8,500
• Transfer of funds for emergency repairs of the Grape Brook Force Main - $21,000
• Bid waiver for crack repairs at pickleball courts in Veteran's Memorial Athletic Complex - $16,788
• Reduction of property maintenance fines at 10 Parker Street and reallocation of $7,475 to Housing Rehab Loan Account

The Enfield Town Council approved a resolution to fill the Deputy Chief position in the Police Department at a salary of $136,000, and adopted a tax assessment agreement with Fast Track Realty for a proposed All Sports Village, fixing the assessment at $22,986,200 for ten years. The council also approved a bid waiver for pickleball court repairs, reduced property maintenance fines at 10 Parker Street, and made several board appointments. A motion to add a BAA reappointment to the agenda failed, and a special meeting with the BAA was discussed but not formally scheduled.

• Approved Deputy Chief position at $136,000 salary (unanimous)
• Approved tax assessment agreement with Fast Track Realty (10-0-1)
• Approved bid waiver for pickleball court crack repairs ($16,788)
• Reduced property maintenance fines at 10 Parker Street from $153,123 to $60,000
• Approved $2,556.34 tax refund to Smyth's Trinity Farm
• Approved consent agenda including fund transfers and DEI alternate positions
• Appointed Kristen McManus, Bobby Berriault, Debbi Kruzel, and Raymond Gwozdz to boards
• Failed to add Donna Dubanoski's BAA reappointment to agenda (6-5)

Town Council

The Enfield Town Council is holding a special meeting to review school modernization plans and updates regarding Higgins Park. The council will also enter an executive session to discuss a fixed tax assistance agreement for Fast Track Realty.

• School Modernization discussion
• Higgins Park update
• Executive session regarding Fixed Tax Assistance Agreement for Fast Track Realty

The Enfield Town Council approved a Fixed Tax Assessment Agreement for Fast Track Realty, which guarantees a fixed tax assessment rate for ten years starting with the 2025 Grand List, provided the property is used for recreation or retail. The vote was needed for the developer to obtain funding, but the project still requires land use approvals. No other substantive decisions were made; the school modernization and Higgins Park items were only discussed.

• Approved Fixed Tax Assessment Agreement for Fast Track Realty (unanimous, with Ken Nelson Jr. abstaining)
• Suspended rules to move the agreement first on the agenda (adopted, with Ken Nelson Jr. abstaining)

Board of Assessment Appeals

The Enfield Board of Assessment Appeals meets to discuss and approve minutes from prior 2023 hearings, review decisions on 2021 and 2022 property assessments, and prepare for upcoming September hearings. The board will also address taxpayer concerns, review appeal processes for automobiles, and hear from guest speakers on assessment-related topics.

• Review and approval of minutes from April and July 2023 hearings
• Discussion of 2021 and 2022 property assessment decisions and their impact on homes, farms, and vehicles
• Preparations for September 6, 12, and 16, 2023 hearings
• Review of appeal processes for motor vehicle assessments, including antique cars

The Enfield Board of Assessment Appeals held an organizational special meeting on August 16, 2023. The board tabled approval of prior meeting minutes and reports on 2022 hearings. It approved a motion (3-0) stating that suppression of fields such as Effective Year Built on public field cards is not sanctioned, and directed the secretary to convey this to the Town Council. The board also discussed preparations for upcoming motor vehicle appeal hearings and heard from guest speakers on assessment issues.

• Approved motion opposing suppression of fields on public field cards (3-0)
• Tabled approval of minutes from 2023 hearings and deliberations
• Tabled BAA reports on 2022 decisions and 2021/2022 grand lists
• Discussed scheduling for September 2023 motor vehicle appeal hearings

DPW Subcommittee

The Enfield DPW Subcommittee is meeting to review and potentially adopt changes to the Facility Use Policy, discuss public access to the Enfield High School track, and consider a sidewalk request for Abbe Road. The agenda also includes routine items like approving previous minutes and setting the next meeting date.

• Review of Facility Use Policy and adoption of changes
• Request for public access to EHS track
• Abbe Road sidewalk request

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee

The Enfield Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee’s August 14, 2023 meeting was canceled due to lack of quorum, but members informally reviewed responses to the town’s DEI survey. The survey feedback will guide future efforts to promote inclusivity in Enfield.

General Government Subcommittee

The Enfield General Government and Finance Subcommittee is meeting to discuss several financial and administrative matters, including a review of a tax overpayment at Smyth Trinity Farm, cash handling processes in relation to state law, and policies on overdue taxes and building permits. They will also revisit old business such as naming town-owned property, out-of-state license plates, food truck permitting, and setting a quarterly budget update schedule.

• Review of Smyth Trinity Farm tax overpayment
• Cash handling processes and state law
• Policy on overdue taxes and building permits
• Naming of town-owned property: Mancuso and Lamagna
• Food truck permitting regulations

The General Government and Finance Subcommittee discussed several items, including a planned review of the Smyth Trinity Farm tax overpayment for the 8/21 agenda, cash handling processes, and a proposed policy on overdue taxes and building permits. No formal votes were taken on these items; the committee suggested adding a catch-all exemption to the tax policy and requested new language. The subcommittee also discussed the naming of town-owned property, out-of-state license plates, food truck regulations, and a quarterly budget update schedule, but no decisions were made on these topics.

• Approved minutes of July 20, 2023 (voice vote)
• Planned review of Smyth Trinity Farm tax overpayment for 8/21 agenda
• Suggested adding catch-all exemption to overdue tax policy
• Requested new language for overdue tax policy
• Discussed converting naming property documents to Word format
• No consensus on out-of-state license plate issue
• Food truck regulations to stay on agenda
• Budget update schedule may be pushed to October

Enfield Culture and Arts Commission

The Enfield Culture and Arts Commission is holding its monthly meeting with a routine agenda including roll call, minutes approval, reports, and old/new business. No specific decisions or discussions are detailed in the agenda.

• Acceptance of previous meeting minutes
• Treasurer's report
• Staff liaison's remarks
• Board of Education liaison remarks

The Enfield Culture and Arts Commission voted to approve $400 for kids crafts and extended the Hazardville Memorial Mini Grant. The butterfly wings project was postponed to September, and a sidewalk chalk contest for Family Day was approved with $100 from the budget. No other major decisions were made; most discussion focused on future projects and fundraising ideas.

• Approved $400 for kids crafts (all in favor)
• Extended Hazardville Memorial Mini Grant (motion passed)
• Approved sidewalk chalk contest for Family Day with $100 budget (vote passed)
• Postponed butterfly wings project to September

Blight Review Committee

The Enfield Blight Review Committee will meet to discuss property maintenance issues, including updates to the Property Maintenance Ordinance and a specific case at 10 Parker Street. The meeting is procedural with limited substantive items.

• Review of property at 10 Parker Street
• Property Maintenance Ordinance Updates

The Enfield Blight Review Committee recommended the Town Council reduce a property maintenance fine for 10 Parker Street from $153,123 to $60,000, a reduction of $93,123. The motion passed 3-0-0 after two members recused themselves. The committee also agreed to schedule a future meeting to review property maintenance ordinance updates.

• Recommended reducing 10 Parker St property maintenance fine from $153,123 to $60,000 (3-0-0)
• Agreed to schedule a meeting to review property maintenance ordinance updates

Joint Facilities Committee

The Joint Facilities Committee is meeting to discuss updates on the Eli Whitney/HMS partial roof replacement and the Transfer Station, as well as new business including a roof reimbursement for CSG, the Alcorn roof replacement, and an update from the School Modernization Committee. The meeting is virtual and open to the public.

• Eli Whitney/HMS Partial Roof Replacement update
• Transfer Station update
• Roof reimbursement - CSG
• Alcorn roof replacement
• School Modernization Committee update

The Joint Facilities Committee discussed ongoing issues with the Eli Whitney/HMS roof project, including outstanding punch list items and ineligible change orders for state reimbursement. The committee agreed to pursue special legislation to waive the 6-month rule for change orders and to seek reimbursement from CSG for late paperwork. No formal votes were taken on these items.

• Approved minutes of June 22, 2023 (unanimous)
• Agreed to pursue special legislation for roof change order reimbursement
• Agreed to seek reimbursement from CSG for late paperwork
• Directed Sam D'Agostino to write letter to Silktown about outstanding punch list items
• Requested update on Eli Whitney/HMS punch list within a week
• Requested full update on Transfer Station project for next meeting

Blight Review Committee

The Enfield Blight Review Committee is meeting to discuss new business, specifically the property at 122 Windsor Street. The agenda includes roll call, new business, old business, discussion items, and adjournment.

• Discussion of 122 Windsor Street

The Enfield Blight Review Committee met on July 27, 2023, and took action on a single property. The committee voted 3-0 to table the case of 122 Windsor Street for 30 days, allowing the Property Maintenance Inspector to inspect the property. If the property is brought into compliance, the owner may meet with the committee to review the property maintenance lien and fines.

• Tabled 122 Windsor Street blight case for 30 days pending inspection (3-0)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Enfield Planning and Zoning Commission is meeting to hold public hearings on several applications, including a proposal to convert a single-family home to a two-family home with offices at 329 Hazard Ave, and a site plan for Higgins Park improvements with expanded parking, lighting, and exercise stations. They will also continue hearings on a re-subdivision at 210 Moody Rd and a home occupation at 117 North St, and discuss old business including a Chick-fil-A site plan modification and a retail development at 161 Post Office Road. The agenda includes several procedural items such as minutes approval, reports, and correspondence.

• PH#3073: Convert single-family home to two-family home and offices at 329 Hazard Ave (HVBL Zone)
• XSU#3075: Higgins Park improvements with expanded parking, lighting, and exercise stations at 800-820 Enfield St
• PH#3071: Re-subdivision application at 210 Moody Rd by Top Knot, LLC (I-1 Zone)
• PH#3072: Home occupation, truck parking, and earth materials at 117 North St (I-1 Zone)
• Old Business: Chick-fil-A site plan modification at 25 Hazard Ave and retail development at 161 Post Office Rd

The Enfield Planning and Zoning Commission approved a site plan for Higgins Park improvements including expanded parking, lighting, and exercise stations (6-1), and approved a Chick-fil-A site plan modification with 30 conditions (7-0). The commission also issued positive referrals for two town projects and approved a two-family home conversion at 329 Hazard Ave. A re-subdivision at 210 Moody Rd was tabled, and a home occupation application at 117 North St was withdrawn.

• Approved Higgins Park site plan XSU#3075 (6-1)
• Approved Chick-fil-A site plan PH#3063 with 30 conditions (7-0)
• Approved two-family conversion at 329 Hazard Ave PH#3073 (7-0)
• Issued positive CGS referral for Higgins Park improvements (7-0)
• Issued positive CGS referral for American Legion parking lease at 558 Enfield St (7-0)
• Tabled re-subdivision at 210 Moody Rd PH#3071 (7-0)
• Approved bond release for Shaker Road site PH#3007-11 (7-0)
• Withdrawn: home occupation application at 117 North St PH#3072

JFK Renovation Building Committee

The JFK Renovation Building Committee will convene at Enfield Town Hall to review routine updates on the middle school project. No substantive votes or public hearings are listed; the agenda covers approval of prior minutes, guest reports, and subcommittee updates.

The committee approved five invoices totaling over $489,000, including a $448,401.26 payment to Gilbane. They discussed the exterior brick repair cost of over $300,000, which requires town funding, and noted the concessions building is on track for mid-September completion. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved ATP 238 water meter pit requirement by Hazardville Water, $6,135.00
• Approved CSG Invoice 41, $22,782.01 (includes two Meyers invoices)
• Approved JCJ Architecture Invoice 50, $9,976.02
• Approved Gilbane Application 44, $448,401.26
• Approved IMTL Invoice 5897, $2,186.00
• Approved minutes of June 1, 2023

Inland Wetlands & Watercourses Agency

The Enfield Inland Wetlands and Watercourses Agency is holding a special meeting to continue and open public hearings, decide on permits, and discuss enforcement. New business includes two wetland permit applications for a self-storage development and outdoor construction material storage. The meeting also includes routine items like minutes approval and reports.

• IW# 684-210 Moody Road — subdivision application; Top-Knot, LLC; determination of permit needed
• DPN# 2023-03-24D — 147 Abbe Road — jurisdictional ruling for pond expansion; tabled
• IW# 685 — 157 South Rd — wetland permit for three self-storage units; Eric Hewitt, applicant
• IW# 686 — Rear of 38 Post Office Road — wetland permit for outdoor storage/processing of construction materials; Spazzarini Construction Company, LLC

The Enfield Inland Wetlands & Watercourses Agency voted 3-2 that no permit is required for the expansion of an existing pond at 147 Abbe Road (Jarmoc Tobacco, LLC), resolving a notice of violation. The agency also approved a wetland permit for three self-storage units at 157 South Road with site-specific conditions (6-0-1), and continued two other applications to the September 5, 2023 meeting.

• Determined no permit required for pond expansion at 147 Abbe Road (3-2)
• Approved wetland permit for three self-storage units at 157 South Road with 5 conditions (6-0-1, Kober abstained)
• Continued subdivision application for 210 Moody Road to September 5, 2023 (unanimous)
• Continued outdoor storage/processing application at rear of 38 Post Office Road to September 5, 2023 (unanimous)
• Approved June 20, 2023 minutes as amended (unanimous)
• Reordered agenda to move Town Attorney Report to after Old Business (unanimous)

Policy and Procedure Subcommittee

The Enfield Policy and Procedure Subcommittee will hold a meeting on Friday, July 20, 2023, at 10:00 AM in the Scitico Room at Town Hall. The committee's agenda includes reviewing minutes from the June 23, 2023 meeting, discussing an attendance policy ordinance, and discussing public communications at Council meetings.

• Attendance Policy Ordinance
• Public Communications at Council meetings
• Minutes from the 6/23/2023 meeting

The Enfield Policy and Procedure Subcommittee approved new language restricting public communications at council meetings to in-person only, with no yielding of time, and updated the agenda/minutes section of the manual. It also voted to send the Attendance Policy Ordinance to the Town Council for a public hearing on August 21, 2023. Further revisions to the attendance policy, including a warning after two absences, are still being drafted.

• Approved public communications amendment (3-0 voice vote)
• Approved agenda/minutes manual updates (3-0 voice vote)
• Moved Attendance Policy to Town Council for Aug 21 public hearing

General Government Subcommittee

The General Government and Finance Subcommittee will meet to accept minutes from the previous meeting and discuss new business including a tax overpayment review and cash handling processes. Old business includes property naming, out-of-state license plates, food truck regulations, and setting a quarterly budget update schedule.

• Review of Smyth Trinity Farm tax overpayment
• Discussion on cash handling processes and state law compliance
• Naming of town-owned property: Mancuso and Lamagna
• Food truck permitting regulations review
• Setting quarterly budget/finances update schedule

The General Government and Finance Subcommittee approved a $2,556.34 property tax refund to Trinity-Smith from Fund Balance, following a review of an overpayment. The committee also discussed cash handling processes, naming town-owned property, and other ongoing items, but no other formal decisions were made.

• Approved $2,556.34 tax refund to Trinity-Smith from Fund Balance (3-0)
• Approved minutes of June 23, 2023 (3-0)

Town Council

The Enfield Town Council is holding a regular meeting with a public hearing on a PA 490 Open Space Ordinance, followed by votes on consent agenda items, appointments, and multiple resolutions. Key actions include approving a $112,629 Family Resource Center grant, adopting an open space assessment ordinance, referring site plans to Planning and Zoning, and authorizing the sale of the Thompsonville Transit Oriented Development project site. The meeting also includes routine items like minutes, reports, and public communications.

• Public hearing on PA 490 Open Space Ordinance
• Approval of Family Resource Center Grant renewal - $112,629
• Resolution to adopt Open Space Assessment Ordinance
• Authorize sale of Thompsonville TOD site (17 North Main St, 19 Church St, etc.)
• Transfer $175,000 for Town Hall elevator replacement

The Enfield Town Council approved the sale of the Thompsonville Transit Oriented Development Project Site to Impact Residential Development, LLC, authorizing the Town Manager to sign the purchase contract and deed. The council also approved a consent agenda including a $112,629 Family Resource Center grant application, a bid waiver for school communication services, and multiple fund transfers. Several appointments to town boards and commissions were confirmed, and resolutions were passed on an open space ordinance, parking program renewal, and various capital project fund transfers.

• Approved sale of Thompsonville TOD site to Impact Residential Development, LLC (7-4)
• Approved consent agenda: FRC grant application, bid waiver, fund transfers (11-0)
• Adopted PA 490 Open Space Ordinance (11-0)
• Renewed temporary residential permit parking program on Francis St., Highland Park, Pequot Ave., Nonotuck St. (10-1)
• Approved $175,000 transfer for Town Hall elevator replacement (11-0)
• Approved $113,000 transfer for HVAC/air quality analysis at EPS (11-0)
• Tabled fixed tax assessment agreement with Fast Track Realty (10-0-1)
• Approved new job descriptions and $50/hr rate for IT Contract Specialist (10-1)

Town Council

The Enfield Town Council is holding a special meeting with an executive session to discuss the Impact Residential Development Purchase and Sale Agreement and a Fast Track Realty fixed tax assessment. The council will also discuss the PA 490 Open Space Ordinance. No formal votes are listed on the agenda.

• Executive session: Impact Residential Development Purchase and Sale Agreement
• Executive session: Fast Track Realty Fixed Tax Assessment
• Discussion: PA 490 Open Space Ordinance

The Enfield Town Council met in special session and immediately entered executive session to discuss an Impact Residential Development purchase and sale agreement and a Fast Track Realty fixed tax assessment. No votes or actions were taken during the executive session. The council then discussed a proposed PA 490 Open Space Ordinance, including objections from Connecticut Water Company and a recommendation from the Conservation Commission, but took no action. The meeting adjourned without any substantive decisions.

• Entered executive session to discuss Impact Residential Development and Fast Track Realty (unanimous)
• No votes or actions taken during executive session
• Discussed PA 490 Open Space Ordinance, no action taken
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Library Board of Trustees

The Enfield Library Board of Trustees is meeting for a routine monthly session. The agenda contains only standard procedural items such as approving minutes, discussing old and new business, and scheduling the next meeting. No specific decisions or proposals are listed.

• Review of meeting minutes
• Old business discussion
• New business discussion
• Scheduling next meeting date

The Enfield Library Board of Trustees approved the renewal of movie licenses for MPLC and Swank, totaling an estimated $1,200. The board also received updates on investments, with no changes made, and heard reports on library programs and activities.

• Approved MPLC movie license renewal (estimated $500)
• Approved Swank Movie Licensing USA renewal (estimated $700)
• Accepted minutes from previous meeting
• No changes to investment portfolio at this time

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Enfield Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a regular meeting with several public hearings, including a continued site plan modification for Chick-fil-A at 25 Hazard Ave, a re-subdivision at 210 Moody Rd, and new hearings for a commercial vehicle use, a zoning text amendment, and a home occupation. The commission will also review new special permit applications for retail, a bottle redemption center, and a special event, along with a flood permit and bond releases.

• Continued hearing PH#3063: Chick-fil-A site plan modification and freestanding canopies at 25 Hazard Ave (Map 45/Lot 8, BR Zone)
• Continued hearing PH#3071: Re-subdivision at 210 Moody Rd by Top Knot, LLC (Map 100/Lot 11, I-1 Zone) — continued to July 27, 2023
• New hearing PH#3069: Commercial vehicle in R33 Zone at 9 Manning Rd (Map 34/Lot 8)
• New hearing PH#3070ZA: Zoning text amendment to Section 5.50.1 on driveways in BP Zone, applied by Trinity Health (140-148 Hazard Ave)
• New special permits: SPR#1918 retail at 161 Post Office Rd, SPR#1921 bottle redemption center at 4 Niblick Rd, SPR#1917 special event at 40 Oliver Rd

The Enfield Planning and Zoning Commission approved a flood permit (FLD#45) for Chick-fil-A at 25 Hazard Ave by a 7-0 vote. The commission also approved a site plan for a bottle redemption center at 4 Niblick Road (SPR#1921) and denied a special event permit at 40 Oliver Road (SPR#1917). Several other applications were tabled, including the Chick-fil-A site plan modification (PH#3063) and a text amendment for Trinity Health (PH#3070ZA).

• Approved flood permit FLD#45 for 25 Hazard Ave (7-0)
• Approved site plan SPR#1921 for bottle redemption center at 4 Niblick Road (7-0)
• Denied special event permit SPR#1917 for 40 Oliver Road (7-0)
• Tabled site plan modification PH#3063 for 25 Hazard Ave (6-0)
• Tabled text amendment PH#3070ZA for 140-148 Hazard Ave (6-1)
• Tabled site plan SPR#1918 for 161 Post Office Road (7-0)
• Tabled home occupation application PH#3072 for 117 North St (7-0)
• Approved minutes of June 22, 2023 (7-0)

Board of Assessment Appeals

The Enfield Board of Assessment Appeals will discuss and vote on minutes from past hearings, review reports on decisions affecting the 2021 and 2022 grand lists, and discuss requests for a special meeting with the Town Council. The agenda also includes presentations on taxpayer topics from Donna Dubanoski, Lori Longhi, and guest speaker State Representative Carol Hall (R-59th).

• Discussion and/or approval of minutes of 2023 hearings, deliberations, and decision meetings on April 3, 5, 11, 13, 19, 20, 24, and 26, 2023
• BAA Reports on decisions for the 10-1-2021 and 10-1-2022 Grand Lists
• Reports on taxpayer topics including Effective Year Built Impact, farm over-assessment corrections, and automobile appeals
• Guest speaker State Representative Carol Hall (R-59th) discussing ramifications from PA 23-181

The Board of Assessment Appeals reviewed over 700 disposed appeals and identified clerical errors resulting in over-assessments for 78 farms in 2021 and 49 in 2022. The board discussed the assessor's alleged manipulation of property values and the suppression of data on street cards. No formal motions were voted on during the meeting other than adjournment.

• Tabled approval of minutes from April 2023 meetings
• Ordered Assessor to correct clerical errors for over-assessed farms
• Voted 3-0 to adjourn

Enfield Culture and Arts Commission

The Enfield Culture and Arts Commission is holding its regular monthly meeting. The agenda consists of standard procedural items such as roll call, approval of minutes, and reports from the treasurer, staff, and liaisons, with no specific action items listed.

• Approval of previous meeting minutes
• Treasurer's report
• Staff liaison remarks
• Board of Education and Council liaison reports

The Enfield Culture and Arts Commission voted unanimously to approve $2,450 for the remainder of the July Concert Series and $30 for small spotlights for Open Mic. The commission also discussed the Enfield Produce and Deli mural, which has raised over $3,000 of its $10,000 goal, and agreed to support a Community Paint Day. A proposal to recognize young performers in the community was discussed but no formal decision was made.

• Approved $2,450 for the rest of the July Concert Series (unanimous)
• Approved $30 for small spotlights for Open Mic (unanimous)
• Accepted minutes from the June meeting (unanimous)

Commission on Aging

The Commission on Aging is holding its regular meeting to review minutes, treasurer's report, and standing committee updates. Items include the Senior Minor Repair Program, Symposium, Senior Living TV, Grandparents Raising Grandchildren, TRIAD, CHOICES, and Senior Tax Relief. The agenda is largely procedural, with no specific votes or dollar amounts listed.

• Senior Minor Repair Program report
• Symposium update
• Senior Living TV Program report
• Grandparents Raising Grandchildren update
• Senior Tax Relief Program report

The Commission on Aging met on July 12, 2023, and discussed several ongoing programs and administrative matters. No formal decisions or votes were taken on substantive items; the only motions were to accept the previous minutes and to adjourn. The meeting focused on reports from committees, including the Senior Minor Home Repair Program, tax relief, and upcoming events.

• Accepted the minutes of the previous meeting (motion carried by show of hands)
• Adjourned the meeting at 3:45 p.m. (motion passed unanimously)

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee

The Enfield Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee is meeting to review and accept the minutes from June 14, 2023, receive liaison reports and community announcements, and hear public comment. The main discussion item is the community survey, with no other substantive actions on the agenda.

• Review and acceptance of June 14, 2023 minutes
• Liaison reports and community announcements
• Public comment period
• Discussion of community survey

The committee approved the minutes from May and June and changed its meeting schedule to the second Monday of each month at 6:00 PM. Members discussed using the town's resident distribution list for a community survey and exploring hard copies at public libraries.

• Accepted May 22, 2023 minutes
• Accepted June 14, 2023 minutes
• Changed meeting schedule to the 2nd Monday of each month at 6:00 PM

Blight Review Committee

The Blight Review Committee will meet to review updates to the Property Maintenance Ordinance and discuss new incentives for purchasing blighted properties. No new business or votes are listed on the agenda.

• Property Maintenance Ordinance Update(s)
• Blighted Property Purchase Incentive(s)

The committee agreed that foreclosure proceedings should begin once property fines reach $20,000, with warning letters to owners at $10,000 and $15,000. Staff will prepare proposed updates to the property maintenance ordinance for the committee to review before making a formal recommendation to the Town Council. A possible tax incentive program for rehabbing blighted single-family homes was discussed but not decided.

• Agreed foreclosure process begins when fines reach $20,000
• Agreed warning letters issued to owners at $10,000 and $15,000 fines
• Directed staff to prepare proposed property maintenance ordinance updates

Agricultural Commission

The Enfield Agricultural Commission is holding a special meeting on July 11, 2023, at 6:00 PM in the Enfield Room of Town Hall. The agenda includes approval of May 9 meeting minutes, public communication, correspondence, reports, and old business regarding the Farmers Market. No new business items are listed.

• Approval of May 9, 2023 meeting minutes
• Farmers Market under Old Business
• Next meeting scheduled for September 12, 2023

The Enfield Agricultural Commission held a special meeting on July 11, 2023, that was largely procedural. The only formal action taken was the unanimous approval of the May 9, 2023 meeting minutes. The remainder of the meeting consisted of discussion about expired commissioner terms and attendance policies, with no decisions made on these matters.

• Approved May 9, 2023 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Adjourned meeting (4-0)

Conservation Commission

The Enfield Conservation Commission is holding a special meeting to handle routine business and discuss unfinished items, including a list of natural resources and open space. The main new business is a review of the PA490 Open Space Ordinance, which relates to property tax relief for farmland and open space.

• Review of PA490 Open Space Ordinance
• Discussion of List of Natural Resources
• Discussion of Open Space
• Approval of May 9, 2023 meeting minutes

The Commission approved sending specific revisions to the draft Open Space Assessment Ordinance to the town Manager. These changes include updating the ordinance title, modifying application requirements, and setting a property valuation rate.

• Approved June 13, 2023 minutes (4-0-0)
• Approved sending draft Ordinance changes to the town Manager (4-0-0)

Board of Education

The Enfield Board of Education has cancelled its regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, July 11, 2023. The next regular meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, August 22nd, with the agenda to be provided later. This notice is purely procedural.

• Cancellation of July 11, 2023 meeting
• Next meeting set for August 22, 2023

Board of Education

The Enfield Board of Education has cancelled its regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, June 27, 2023. A special meeting will instead be held on Tuesday, June 20, 2023, with an agenda to be provided later. This notice is procedural only and contains no agenda items for discussion or decision.

• Cancellation of the June 27, 2023 regular Board of Education meeting
• Special meeting scheduled for June 20, 2023

The Enfield Board of Education held a special meeting and unanimously authorized the Chair to present the Superintendent with his evaluation for signature and processing. The board also entered executive session for personnel matters, but no action was taken there. The meeting was procedural and focused solely on the superintendent's evaluation.

• Authorized Chair to present Superintendent's evaluation for signature and processing (6-0)
• Entered executive session for personnel matters (6-0)

Town Council

The Enfield Town Council will hold a special meeting to decide on three new items: a $137,635.20 state grant for the Enfield Child Development Center, a resolution to adjust sewer fee revenue, and a $200,000 allocation from federal ARPA funds for the Wallop School basketball court.

• $137,635.20 state grant for Enfield Child Development Center
• Resolution to reduce WPC revenue based on sewer fee structure
• $200,000 ARPA funds for Wallop School basketball court

The Enfield Town Council held a special meeting and approved three resolutions. It transferred $137,635.20 from COVID-19 ARPA funds to the Enfield Child Development Center for stipends, salaries, and related costs. It also approved a $800,000 transfer to adjust Water Pollution Control revenue and a $200,000 ARPA allocation for the Wallop School basketball court. All votes were unanimous except one abstention on the first resolution.

• Approved $137,635.20 transfer to Enfield Child Development Center (9-0-1, Ludwick abstained)
• Approved $800,000 transfer to reduce WPC revenue and fund capital projects (10-0)
• Approved $200,000 ARPA funds for Wallop School basketball court (11-0)

Town Council

The Enfield Town Council is holding a regular meeting with a structured format for discussing specific cases, including a brief summary, responses from the Board of Assessment Appeals (BAA) and Assessor, and closing statements. The agenda indicates a consideration for reappointment, though no specific names or details are provided.

• Discussion of specific cases with BAA and Assessor responses
• Consideration for reappointment to the Board of Assessment Appeals

The Enfield Town Council held a workshop on June 26, 2023, to discuss the Independent Review of the 2021 Revaluation, but the Board of Assessment Appeals (BAA) refused to participate, objecting to the format and lack of notice to taxpayers. No substantive decisions were made; the meeting adjourned at 7:40 PM with plans to possibly schedule a separate meeting for the BAA.

• Workshop held to discuss 2021 revaluation review; no decisions made
• BAA declined to participate, objecting to format and lack of taxpayer notice
• Motion to adjourn ruled out of order; meeting continued as workshop
• Council agreed to consider scheduling a separate meeting for BAA presentation

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Enfield Zoning Board of Appeals is holding a special meeting to hear four appeals and applications, including a cease-and-desist appeal, a sign variance for a Raising Cane's restaurant, an accessory building variance, and an automotive location approval. The board will also review the town attorney's report and approve prior meeting minutes.

• Appeal of cease & desist order at 110 Raffia Rd (Raffia Farms Inc, R33 zone)
• Sign relief request for Raising Cane's at 90E Elm St (BR zone)
• Accessory building variance at 65 Park Ave (R-33 zone)
• Automotive location approval at 66 Enfield St (BG zone)
• Approval of April 24, 2023 minutes

The Enfield Zoning Board of Appeals denied an appeal by Raffia Farms Inc. challenging a cease-and-desist order for 110 Raffia Road, voting 2-3 to uphold the order. The board then approved three separate applications: a sign variance for Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers at 90E Elm Street, a greenhouse variance for Adam Hull at 65 Park Ave, and an automotive location approval for a powersports dealership at 66 Enfield St, all by unanimous 5-0 votes. The board also reinstated appeal fees at $120 and moved the July meeting to July 17, 2023.

• Denied appeal of cease-and-desist for 110 Raffia Road (2-3)
• Approved sign variance for Raising Cane's at 90E Elm Street (5-0)
• Approved greenhouse variance for Adam Hull at 65 Park Ave (5-0)
• Approved automotive location for powersports dealership at 66 Enfield St (5-0)
• Reinstated appeal fees at $120 (5-0)
• Moved July ZBA meeting to July 17, 2023 (5-0)
• Approved April 24, 2023 meeting minutes as amended (5-0)

Historic District Commission

The regular meeting of the Enfield Historic District Commission scheduled for Wednesday, June 28, 2023, has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for July 26, 2023, at 7 PM in the Town Hall Council Chambers.

General Government Subcommittee

The General Government and Finance Subcommittee will discuss several items, including a summer concert request funded by ARPA, regulations for food truck permitting, an issue regarding out-of-state license plates, and a possible shopping cart ordinance. They will also consider setting a quarterly schedule for budget/finance updates and discuss the suspense list. Old business includes naming town-owned property after Mancuso and Lamagna.

• ARPA summer concert request
• Food truck permitting regulations
• Out-of-state license plates issue
• Shopping cart ordinance
• Naming town-owned property: Mancuso and Lamagna

Policy and Procedure Subcommittee

The Enfield Policy and Procedure Subcommittee is meeting to discuss several procedural matters, including an attendance policy ordinance, the order of agendas and roll call, and whether to hold a moment of silence or reflection. They will also review minutes from the previous meeting and read constituent emails. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major policy decisions or financial items listed.

• Discussion of Attendance Policy Ordinance
• Review of Agenda Order and Roll Call procedures
• Consideration of Moment of Silence vs. Reflection
• Reading of constituent emails
• Approval of minutes from 5/31/2023 meeting

The Policy and Procedure Subcommittee approved the minutes from May 31 and discussed several ordinance changes. They agreed to draft a new attendance policy ordinance and to amend the agenda section to include Roberts Rules language for minutes. The committee also decided to amend rules on reading constituent emails and to allow hand and voice votes for minor items. No final votes were taken on these changes.

• Approved minutes from 5/31/2023 meeting (3-0)
• Agreed to issue new draft of Attendance Policy Ordinance for review
• Consensus to allow hand and voice votes for non-Resolution items
• Agreed to amend agenda section to include Roberts Rules language for minutes
• Agreed to amend Sec 12 (d) to restrict reading public communications and yielding time

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Enfield Planning and Zoning Commission is meeting to continue a public hearing on a site plan modification for Chick-fil-A at 25 Hazard Ave, and to open new hearings for a commercial vehicle at 9 Manning Rd and a re-subdivision at 210 Moody Rd. They will also review a flood permit for the same Chick-fil-A site, a seasonal farmer's market at 1600 King St, and several other applications including a bottle redemption center and a home conversion.

• Continued hearing PH#3063: Chick-fil-A site plan modification and freestanding canopies at 25 Hazard Ave (Map 45/Lot 8, BR Zone)
• New hearing PH#3069: commercial vehicle in R33 Zone at 9 Manning Rd (Map 34/Lot 8)
• New hearing PH#3071: re-subdivision at 210 Moody Rd (Map 100/Lot 11, I-1 Zone)
• Old business FLD#45: flood permit for Chick-fil-A at 25 Hazard Ave
• New business SPR#1919: seasonal farmer's market at 1600 King St (Map 13/Lot 19, BG Zone)

The Enfield Planning and Zoning Commission approved a seasonal farmer's market application for 1600 King St, with conditions limiting it to non-consecutive Saturdays from July 1 to October 31, 2023. The commission also continued two Chick-fil-A applications (site plan and flood permit) to July 13, 2023, pending Town Engineer review. A re-subdivision application for 210 Moody Rd was tabled.

• Approved SPR# 1919 farmer's market at 1600 King St with conditions (6-1)
• Continued PH# 3063 Chick-fil-A site plan to July 13, 2023 (6-0)
• Continued FLD# 45 flood permit for 25 Hazard Ave to July 13, 2023 (7-0)
• Tabled PH# 3061 re-subdivision at 210 Moody Rd (7-0)
• Approved $16,700 erosion and sediment bond release for Winstanley E&S (7-0)
• Approved June 8, 2023 meeting minutes (7-0)

Joint Facilities Committee

The Joint Facilities Committee is meeting to discuss updates on the Eli Whitney/HMS partial roof replacement, a roof reimbursement from CSG, and the Alcorn roof replacement. No votes are scheduled; the agenda consists of discussion items and routine approvals.

• Eli Whitney/HMS Partial Roof Replacement - update
• Roof reimbursement - CSG
• Alcorn roof replacement

The committee approved the minutes from the March 23, 2023 meeting. Members discussed budget overages and state reimbursement disputes for roof replacements at Hazardville and Eli Whitney schools, as well as design delays for the Alcorn roof.

• Approved March 23, 2023 minutes

Aquifer Protection Agency

The Enfield Aquifer Protection Agency's regular meeting scheduled for June 22, 2023, has been canceled. The next regular meeting is set for July 27, 2023, at the same location. No applications or other business are listed for this meeting.

• Regular meeting canceled
• Next meeting: July 27, 2023, 6:30 PM, Enfield Town Hall Council Chambers

Inland Wetlands & Watercourses Agency

The Enfield Inland Wetlands & Watercourses Agency will hold a special meeting to consider a jurisdictional ruling for a pond expansion at 147 Abbe Road, a subdivision application for 210 Moody Road, and a new wetlands permit application for three self-storage units at 157 South Road. The agency will also review meeting minutes, enforcement reports, and planning staff updates.

• DPN# 2023-03-24D: Request for a Jurisdictional Ruling for the expansion of the existing pond at 147 Abbe Road by Jarmoc Tobacco, LLC / Jarmoc Real Estate, LLC
• ITW# 684: Application for a subdivision at 210 Moody Road by Top-Knot, LLC
• IW# 685: Application for a Wetlands Permit for the development of three self-storage units at 157 South Road by Eric Hewitt and National Fleet Leasing LLC

The Inland Wetlands & Watercourses Agency voted unanimously to keep a jurisdictional ruling for a pond expansion at 147 Abbe Road tabled, and continued the subdivision application for 210 Moody Road to allow the applicant to revise plans. The agency also approved minutes from May 16 and June 6, 2023, and received two new wetland permit applications.

• Approved minutes of May 16, 2023 (5-0)
• Approved minutes of June 6, 2023 as amended (5-0)
• Kept DPN# 2023-03-24D (147 Abbe Road pond expansion) tabled (5-0)
• Continued IW# 684 (210 Moody Road subdivision) to July 20 meeting (5-0)
• Received IW# 685 (157 South Road self-storage units) application
• Received IW# 686 (rear of 38 Post Office Road outdoor storage) application

Board of Education

The Enfield Board of Education is holding a special meeting to discuss and potentially act on the superintendent's evaluation, a MacBook Air laptop purchase, and the scheduling of the July 11, 2023 board meeting. The agenda includes an executive session for personnel matters related to the superintendent's evaluation.

• Executive session on superintendent's evaluation
• Action on superintendent's evaluation
• Discussion and action on MacBook Air laptop purchase
• Discussion and action on July 11, 2023 board meeting

The Enfield Board of Education held a special meeting on June 20, 2023, and took two substantive actions. It unanimously approved the purchase of MacBook Air laptops as presented, and unanimously voted to cancel the July 11, 2023 board meeting. The board also entered executive session for the superintendent's evaluation but took no action, scheduling a follow-up meeting for June 27, 2023.

• Approved MacBook Air laptop purchase (6-0)
• Cancelled July 11, 2023 board meeting (7-0)
• Entered executive session for superintendent's evaluation (7-0), no action taken

Town Council

The Enfield Town Council will hold a special meeting to discuss the PA 490 Open Space Ordinance, a proposed purchase and sale agreement for the Impact Residential Development, and potential changes to water pollution control rates. The meeting will also include an executive session and a discussion on the Impact Residential Development.

• PA 490 Open Space Ordinance discussion
• Impact Residential Development Purchase and Sale Agreement (executive session)
• Impact Residential Development discussion with Town Council
• Water Pollution Control Rate discussion

The Town Council discussed a proposed Open Space Ordinance and potential increases to sewer user fees. No votes or actions were taken during two separate executive sessions regarding the Town Manager's review and a residential development agreement.

• Entered executive session for Town Manager employment review (8-0-0)
• Entered executive session for Impact Residential Development Purchase and Sale Agreement (10-0-0)

Water Pollution Control Authority

The Water Pollution Control Authority will hold a public hearing and consider a resolution adopting the 2023/2024 sewer service fees and rates. The agenda also includes approval of minutes from several prior meetings. The attached minutes from past meetings show discussions on sewer rates, ARPA funding for wastewater projects, and challenges with waste disposal.

• Public hearing on proposed 2023/2024 sewer service fees and rates
• Resolution adopting the 2023/2024 sewer service fees and rates
• Approval of minutes from May 16, 2022, June 6, 2022, October 3, 2022, December 19, 2022, and June 5, 2023 meetings
• Discussion of ARPA funding: $2,920,906 for wastewater treatment and $468,000 for a pump station (from October 3, 2022 minutes)
• Project updates: Great Brook Pump Station ($2.5M-$3M) and Sparkle Street Pump Station ($2M-$2.5M) (from October 3, 2022 minutes)

The Water Pollution Control Authority approved the FY 2023-2024 Sewer Service Fee Schedule with an amendment lowering usage rates for billed water consumption. The amendment reduced the rate for consumption under 20,000 gallons from $4.19 to $3.60 per 1,000 gallons, and for over 20,000 gallons from $6.27 to $5.39 per 1,000 gallons. The schedule was adopted as amended by a 9-0 vote.

• Approved minutes of May 16, 2022 Special meeting (9-0)
• Approved minutes of June 6, 2022 Special meeting (9-0)
• Approved minutes of October 3, 2022 Special meeting (9-0)
• Approved minutes of December 19, 2022 Special meeting (9-0)
• Approved minutes of June 5, 2023 Special meeting (9-0)
• Adopted Amendment #1 lowering usage rates to $3.60 and $5.39 per 1,000 gallons (9-0)
• Adopted Resolution #4734 approving FY 2023-2024 Sewer Service Fee Schedule as amended (9-0)

Town Council

The Enfield Town Council will hold a public hearing on proposed amendments to the Fair Rent Commission town code sections and consider the sale of multiple town-owned properties. The meeting will also discuss funding transfers for disposal costs, bid waivers for waste services, and a tax assessment agreement for 9 North Main Street.

• Proposed amendments to Fair Rent Commission town code (Sections 2-151 through 2-157)
• Sale of town-owned properties at 1, 19, 21 Church Street, 2 Chapel Street, 16 Pleasant Street, 17 North Main Street, and 5 Church Street
• Request for transfer of funds for increased disposal and recycling costs
• Resolution to amend Fair Rent Commission town code (Sections 2-151 through 2-157)
• Resolution authorizing tax assessment agreement for 9 North Main Street

The Enfield Town Council approved a resolution to waive $88,449 in property maintenance fines and release a lien on 261 Brainard Road, despite a failed amendment to reduce the fine to $5,000. The council also approved bid waivers for waste and sludge disposal, authorized a tax assessment agreement for 9 North Main Street, and scheduled a public hearing on the PA 490 Open Space Ordinance. A resolution to amend the Fair Rent Commission ordinance failed.

• Waived $88,449 in property maintenance fines and released lien for 261 Brainard Road (6-3)
• Amendment to reduce fine to $5,000 failed (3-6)
• Approved bid waiver for municipal solid waste and recycling with F&G Recycling LLC (9-0)
• Approved bid waiver for sludge disposal with Metropolitan District Commission (9-0)
• Authorized tax assessment agreement with 9 North Main Street LLC (9-0)
• Scheduled public hearing on PA 490 Open Space Ordinance for July 17, 2023 (9-0)
• Fair Rent Commission ordinance amendment failed (5-4)
• Approved transfer of funds for disposal/recycling costs and vehicle supplies

Board of Education

This is a notice, not a meeting agenda. The Enfield Board of Education may have a quorum present at the Enfield High School graduation on June 16, 2023, but no Board actions will occur. The rain date is June 17.

• Possible quorum at Enfield High School graduation, June 16, 7:00 PM
• Rain date: June 17
• No Board actions scheduled

Patriot Award Subcommittee

The Enfield Patriot Award Subcommittee meets to review applications for the Patriot Award and conduct general committee business. The meeting is procedural with no decisions scheduled.

The Patriot Award Committee selected Pamela Townsend as this year's recipient. The committee also coordinated recognition details for the Fourth of July Town Celebration.

• Approved June 15, 2023 minutes
• Nominated Pamela Townsend as Patriot Award recipient
• Determined non-nominated applicants will move to 2024

Public Safety Subcommittee

The Enfield Public Safety Subcommittee is meeting to receive updates on parking restrictions, aggressive dogs, panhandling, and traffic calming patterns. They will also discuss new items including red light legislation and pedestrian and bike safety, specifically the Franklin St. multi-use path.

• Update on parking restrictions
• Update on aggressive dogs
• Update on panhandling
• Discussion of red light legislation
• Discussion of Franklin St. multi-use path for pedestrian and bike safety

The Public Safety Subcommittee discussed several items but made no formal decisions. They reviewed parking restrictions, resolved an aggressive dog issue, and planned a panhandling sign. The chief updated on new red light legislation effective 10/1/2023, with implementation still under discussion.

• Removed aggressive dogs issue from agenda (resolved)
• Removed Franklin St. Multi-Use Path from agenda (no update)
• Discussed red light camera legislation, no action taken

Commission on Aging

The Enfield Commission on Aging is holding its regular monthly meeting to discuss updates from standing committees and old business. The agenda includes reports on programs for seniors such as the Senior Minor Repair Program, Senior Living TV, and tax relief, as well as updates from Social Services and the Friends of the Senior Center. No specific decisions or proposals are listed; the meeting appears to be primarily for receiving reports and announcements.

• Senior Minor Repair Program report
• Symposium report
• Senior Living TV Program report
• Grandparents Raising Grandchildren report
• Senior Tax Relief Program report

The Commission on Aging approved a $200 donation to the Mark Twain Congregate facility for an ice cream social, funded from the Nursing Home Christmas budget. They also agreed to keep the 2023-2024 budget at $11,425, approved the purchase of USB drives for Senior TV Living programs, and cancelled the August meeting.

• Approved $200 donation to Mark Twain Congregate facility (show of hands)
• Allocated $200 from Nursing Home Christmas budget (show of hands)
• Approved purchase of USB drives for Senior TV Living programs (consensus)
• Agreed to keep 2023-2024 budget at $11,425 (discussion and approval)
• Cancelled August 2023 meeting (show of hands)
• Rescinded motion to transfer funds to Missions and Outreach (show of hands)

Blight Review Committee

The Blight Review Committee is meeting to consider new business regarding 261 Brainard Road, likely a blight determination. They will also discuss an update on 122 Windsor Street and a proposed blighted property purchase incentive.

• New business: 261 Brainard Road
• Discussion: update on 122 Windsor Street
• Discussion: blighted property purchase incentive

The Enfield Blight Review Committee voted 3-1 to recommend that the Town Council waive an $88,449 property maintenance lien on 261 Brainard Road, following testimony from the estate's attorney and the owner's son. The committee also discussed the status of 122 Windsor Street, possible foreclosure policies, and a potential tax incentive program for rehabbing blighted properties, but took no formal action on these items.

• Recommended waiving $88,449 property maintenance lien for 261 Brainard Road (3-1)
• Agreed to seek agenda placement for the waiver recommendation at the June 19 Town Council meeting
• Discussed meeting with 122 Windsor Street owner in July to consider lien forgiveness and clean & lien
• Requested staff research a policy setting a fine threshold (possibly $30,000) for foreclosure
• Requested staff contact attorney Adam Cohen about clean & lien process during tax sale redemption period
• Discussed potential tax incentive program for rehabbing blighted properties

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee

The Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee will meet to accept prior minutes, receive liaison reports, acknowledge a resignation, and vote on issuing an edited community survey. No ordinances or contracts are listed.

• Vote to launch and send out edited community survey
• Reading of resignation letter from Committee member

The committee voted to launch a community survey they had been developing. The committee also accepted the resignation of a member, creating a vacancy.

• Approved launch of community survey
• Accepted resignation of Yanired Toledo-DeMicheli

Enfield Beautification Committee

The Enfield Beautification Committee will hold its regular meeting to approve past minutes and discuss old business items such as the budget, Clean Sweep initiatives, Adopt a Spot programs, Garden Club activities, and miscellaneous updates. No new business or decisions are listed on the agenda.

The Enfield Beautification Committee met without a quorum, so no formal votes or decisions were made. Members discussed adding composite benches near the pollinator garden, finalized Clean Sweep logistics for April 22, and noted follow-ups on signage and volunteer coordination. Minutes were tabled to the next meeting.

• No quorum; no formal decisions or votes taken
• Tabled approval of previous meeting minutes
• Agreed in discussion to consider adding composite benches near pollinator garden
• Confirmed 200 garbage bags for Clean Sweep, to be picked up and left at town hall

Agricultural Commission

The Enfield Agricultural Commission's June 13, 2023 meeting has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for July 11, 2023. This notice contains no agenda items for discussion or decision.

• Meeting cancelled for June 13, 2023
• Next regular meeting on July 11, 2023

Conservation Commission

The Enfield Conservation Commission is holding a special meeting with a routine agenda: approving minutes, receiving public communications, and hearing officer/committee reports. Under unfinished business, members will discuss the List of Natural Resources and open space. New business includes an informal discussion of 100 Bright Meadow Blvd and the PA490 Open Space Ordinance.

• Approval of May 9, 2023 meeting minutes
• Discussion of List of Natural Resources
• Discussion of Open Space
• Informal discussion of 100 Bright Meadow Blvd
• PA490 Open Space Ordinance discussion

The Enfield Conservation Commission voted unanimously to reduce the minimum acreage for open space classification from 4 to 3 acres in the draft PA 490 Open Space Ordinance. The commission also approved the May 9, 2023 minutes as amended. No other formal decisions were made; the rest of the meeting involved public comment and discussion on the ordinance.

• Approved May 9, 2023 minutes as amended (5-0-2)
• Reduced open space acreage threshold from 4 to 3 acres in draft ordinance (unanimous)

Board of Education

The Enfield Board of Education holds its regular June meeting, covering routine items like minutes, payroll, and committee reports. The board will take action on the Head Start 2023-24 Program Improvement Plan and consider a second reading of a proposed new policy and policy revision. It will also decide whether to hold the June 27, 2023 board meeting. The agenda includes an executive session for the superintendent's evaluation.

• Approve Head Start 2023-24 Program Improvement Plan
• Proposed new policy and policy revision – second reading
• Action on June 27, 2023 BOE meeting
• Approval of accounts and payroll for 2023
• Executive session on superintendent's evaluation

The Enfield Board of Education approved two policy revisions (Controversial Issues and Chairperson) on second reading, each by a 6-0-1 vote with one abstention. The board unanimously approved the Head Start 2023-24 Program Improvement Plan and voted to cancel the June 27, 2023 regular meeting. The meeting also included a detailed budget presentation from the Superintendent, Mayor, and Town Manager, but no formal action was taken on the budget.

• Approved Policy #6144 Controversial Issues (6-0-1, LeBlanc abstaining)
• Approved Policy #9121 Chairperson (6-0-1, LeBlanc abstaining)
• Approved Head Start 2023-24 Program Improvement Plan (7-0)
• Cancelled June 27, 2023 regular BOE meeting (7-0)
• Approved May 2023 expenditures of $7,036,552.74 (7-0)
• Approved May 2023 grant/Head Start expenditures of $675,438.91 (7-0)
• Approved Special Meeting Minutes of May 23, 2023 (6-0-1)
• Approved Regular Meeting Minutes of May 23, 2023 (6-0-1)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Enfield Planning and Zoning Commission will hold public hearings on a restaurant with a full liquor license, a car wash/gas station/convenience store, and a re-subdivision, plus continued hearings on a Chick-fil-A site plan and a flood permit. The agenda also includes routine items like minutes approval, reports, and enforcement updates.

• PH#3068: Restaurant with full liquor license at 27 Maple Ave (Sabores Mexicanos LLC)
• PH#3066: Car wash, gas station, and convenience store at 600 Enfield St
• PH#3067: Re-subdivision at 161 Post Office Rd (Garrett Homes LLC)
• PH#3063: Chick-fil-A site plan modification and canopies at 25 Hazard Ave (tabled to 6/22/23)
• FLD#45: Flood permit for Chick-fil-A at 25 Hazard Ave (tabled to 6/22/23)

The Enfield Planning and Zoning Commission approved four applications: a CGS 8-24 referral for the Strand Theater and Lamagna Center parcels, a site plan modification for Chick-fil-A at 25 Hazard Ave (tabled to 6/22/23), a car wash/gas station/convenience store at 600 Enfield St, a re-subdivision at 161 Post Office Rd, and a restaurant with full liquor license at 27 Maple Ave. All votes were unanimous 7-0-0. The Chick-fil-A flood permit application was also tabled until 6/22/23.

• Approved CGS 8-24 resolution for conveyance of Strand and Lamagna parcels (7-0)
• Approved PH#3066 car wash/gas station at 600 Enfield St with conditions (7-0)
• Approved PH#3067 re-subdivision at 161 Post Office Rd (7-0)
• Approved PH#3068 restaurant with liquor license at 27 Maple Ave (7-0)
• Tabled PH#3063 Chick-fil-A site plan at 25 Hazard Ave until 6/22/23
• Tabled FLD#45 flood permit at 25 Hazard Ave until 6/22/23
• Approved May 25, 2023 minutes as amended (7-0)

Inland Wetlands & Watercourses Agency

The Enfield Inland Wetlands & Watercourses Agency will conduct public hearings on six permit applications, including a single-family home on Post Office Road and a pond expansion on Abbe Road. The meeting also includes informal discussion on a project at 100 Bright Meadow Boulevard and new subdivision plans on Moody Road.

• IW# 677-92 Post Office Road — single-family home permit (Windbrook Homes LLC)
• DPN# 2023-03-24D — pond expansion ruling (Jarmoc Tobacco, LLC) — TABLED
• IW# 680-7 Betty Road — in-ground pool permit (Nadia Wright)
• IW# 681 — 10 Patricia Circle — in-ground pool permit (Nadia Wright)
• IW# 684-210 Moody Road — subdivision application (Top-Knot, LLC) — new application

The Inland Wetlands & Watercourses Agency closed the public hearing and approved IW# 677 for a single-family home at 92 Post Office Road, with a site-specific condition requiring the final plan to show the conservation easement location. The agency also approved four other applications for pools, a home, and a pool deck/shed, all with 5-0 votes. Minutes from May 16, 2023, were tabled, and a jurisdictional ruling for 147 Abbe Road was tabled pending staff review of a soil scientist report.

• Approved IW# 677 - 92 Post Office Road single-family home with conservation easement condition (5-0)
• Approved IW# 680 - 7 Betty Road in-ground pool with silt fencing condition (5-0)
• Approved IW# 681 - 10 Patricia Circle in-ground pool (5-0)
• Approved IW# 682 - 25 First Ave single-family home with site-specific conditions (5-0)
• Approved IW# 683 - 7 Lois Lane pool deck and shed (5-0)
• Tabled minutes from May 16, 2023 (5-0)
• Tabled DPN# 2023-03-24D - 147 Abbe Road jurisdictional ruling (5-0)

Enfield Culture and Arts Commission

The Enfield Culture and Arts Commission is meeting for its regular monthly session. The agenda consists of standard procedural items such as roll call, approval of minutes, reports from the chair, treasurer, and liaisons, and discussions under old and new business. No specific decisions or proposals are listed.

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

Town Council

The Enfield Town Council will discuss sewer fee changes and hear an independent review of the 2021 property revaluation. The meeting includes procedural items and adjourns after these discussions.

• Discussion of Water Pollution Control Sewer Fees
• Presentation of Independent Review and Evaluation of Town of Enfield 2021 Revaluation

The Enfield Town Council held a special meeting to discuss the FY23/24 sewer service fees and to receive an independent review of the 2021 revaluation process. No formal votes were taken on these items; the council requested additional financial reports on sewer fee structures and heard a presentation from Attorney Coppola on the revaluation review. The meeting adjourned with a motion to adjourn, which passed 11-0-0.

• Requested additional financial reports on sewer fee schedule options (no vote)
• Received independent review of 2021 revaluation; no action taken
• Adjourned meeting (11-0-0)

Water Pollution Control Authority

The Enfield Water Pollution Control Authority will hold a special meeting to discuss and consider a resolution setting a public hearing for the 2023/2024 sewer service fees and rates. The meeting takes place in the Council Chambers.

• Discussion and resolution to set a public hearing for the 2023/2024 sewer service fees and rates

The Water Pollution Control Authority voted unanimously to hold a public hearing on proposed sewer service fees and rates for fiscal year 2023/2024. The hearing is set for June 19, 2023, at 6:45 p.m. in the Town Council Chambers. No rates were approved at this meeting; the hearing is a procedural step required by ordinance.

• Adopted Resolution #4727 scheduling public hearing on sewer fees for FY 2023/24 (11-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:34 p.m. (unanimous)

Town Council

The Enfield Town Council is holding a regular meeting with a public hearing on amending parking violation fines. The council will consider a two-year collective bargaining agreement with AFSCME Local 1029, a $303,000 fund transfer for emergency repairs to the Grape Brook Force Main, and several resolutions including a historic preservation grant and an open space ordinance.

• Public hearing on amending Town Code Section 82-41 parking violation fines
• Resolution to approve two-year collective bargaining agreement with AFSCME Council #4, Local #1029
• Transfer of $303,000 for emergency repairs to Grape Brook Force Main and rising utility costs
• Resolution to accept $12,000 Historic Preservation Enhancement State Grant from CT DECD
• Resolution to convey town-owned Strand and Lamagna parcels to Planning and Zoning Commission

The Enfield Town Council voted 7-4 to refer a modified 70-unit affordable housing development on North Main Street in Thompsonville to the Planning and Zoning Commission, despite objections that it lacked public retail space. The council also approved a $20,000 transfer for emergency sewer repairs, adopted revised parking violation fines, and set a public hearing for a fair rent commission ordinance. Several other resolutions were approved, including a collective bargaining agreement with AFSCME Local #1029 and a referral for an open space ordinance.

• Referred 70-unit North Main St housing project to P&Z (7-4)
• Approved $20,000 emergency sewer repair transfer (11-0)
• Adopted revised parking violation fines (11-0)
• Approved AFSCME Local #1029 contract (9-1-1)
• Set public hearing for fair rent commission ordinance (6-5)
• Referred open space ordinance to Conservation Commission (6-4-1)
• Approved FY2022/23 audit waiver (11-0)
• Reappointed Donna Hamre to Culture and Arts Commission (11-0)

Inland Wetlands & Watercourses Agency

The Enfield Planning and Zoning Commission, Zoning Board of Appeals, and Inland Wetlands and Watercourses Agency are holding a joint land use training workshop led by the Town Attorney to comply with Public Act 21-29 training requirements. Because this is a training session, no official actions or votes will be taken.

• Land Use Training Workshop led by the Town Attorney for commissioners on June 1, 2023 at 7:00 p.m. at Enfield Town Hall

The Enfield Inland Wetlands and Watercourses Agency voted to require wetlands permits for a redevelopment at 600 Enfield Street and a new home at 92 Post Office Road. The agency also discussed a proposed solar facility at Raffia Farms but took no action. Minutes from February 7 were approved as amended.

• Approved minutes from February 7, 2023, as amended (6-0-1)
• Required wetlands permit for DPN# 2023-01-26: 600 Enfield Street redevelopment (6-0-1)
• Required permit for DPN# 2023-02-07: 92 Post Office Road single-family home (7-0-0)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission, Zoning Board of Appeals, and Inland Wetlands & Watercourses Agency are holding a 1.5-hour training workshop required by Public Act 21-29. The Town Attorney is sponsoring the session, which is for training only and no action will be taken.

• 1.5-hour training session sponsored by the Town Attorney
• Required by Public Act 21-29 for Land Use Commissioners
• Held at Enfield Town Hall, Council Chambers, 820 Enfield Street
• Attendees: Planning & Zoning Commission, Zoning Board of Appeals, Inland Wetlands & Watercourses Agency

The Enfield Planning and Zoning Commission, Zoning Board of Appeals, and Inland Wetlands and Watercourses Agency held a joint 1.5-hour training workshop on June 1, 2023, led by Town Attorney Jim Talberg. The session covered land use policies, procedures, and litigation case examples. No formal decisions or votes were made; the meeting was informational only.

• No decisions made; training session only

JFK Renovation Building Committee

The Enfield John F. Kennedy Middle School Building Committee will hold a regular meeting on June 1, 2023, at the Enfield Town Hall. The agenda includes reports from the architect, construction manager, owner's representative, and subcommittees. The committee will also consider approval of minutes from the April 6, 2023, meeting.

• Approval of Regular Meeting Minutes of April 6, 2023
• Architect Report
• CMR Report
• Owners Rep Report
• Budget Subcommittee Report

The committee approved multiple invoices and change orders, including a $1.11M Gilbane payment and $102,705 for sitework overage. They also discussed the project's financial status, noting the town's cost must stay under the $27M bond limit. The next meeting is scheduled for July 6, 2023.

• Approved CSG invoices #38-40 totaling $65,599.72 (including Meyers invoices)
• Approved JCJ Architecture invoice #39 for $20,641.94
• Approved Gilbane Building Company application #43 for $1,112,327.24
• Approved IES invoices #17656 and #17779 totaling $3,658.50
• Approved ATP 234 sitework budget overage of $102,705.00
• Approved ATP 235 additional fencing at baseball field for $29,141.00 (estimate)
• Approved ATP 236 athletic field bleachers for $64,382.00 (estimate)
• Approved ATP 237 exterior loading area canopy for $192,125.00 (estimate)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Town Attorney is hosting a 1.5-hour training session for Enfield’s Planning & Zoning Commission, Zoning Board of Appeals, and Inland Wetlands & Watercourses Agency to satisfy Public Act 21-29’s ongoing commissioner education requirement. No decisions or votes are scheduled; the meeting is informational only.

Policy and Procedure Subcommittee

The Enfield Policy and Procedure Subcommittee is meeting to discuss several procedural items, including an attendance policy ordinance, the order of meeting agendas, and whether to hold a moment of silence or reflection. The committee will also consider reading constituent emails during meetings. No final decisions are indicated on the agenda.

• Attendance Policy Ordinance discussion
• Agenda Order review
• Moment of Silence v. Reflection consideration
• Reading of constituent emails proposal

The Policy and Procedure Subcommittee reviewed a draft attendance policy ordinance but took no action, deferring discussion to the next meeting. They also discussed amending the handbook for new minute presentation and agreed to consider changing the Moment of Silence to a Moment of Reflection. No formal decisions were made on these items.

• Reviewed draft attendance policy ordinance, no recommendation made
• Agreed to consider amending handbook for new minute presentation
• Agreed to review Moment of Silence vs. Reflection change
• Scheduled next meeting for June 23 at 10am
• Adjourned at 12:54pm (3-0)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Enfield Planning and Zoning Commission will hold public hearings on a new car wash/gas station/convenience store at 600 Enfield St and a re-subdivision at 161 Post Office Rd. They will also discuss a state-mandated affordable housing plan and possible regulations for vape/smoke shops, and receive applications for a zoning amendment, a commercial vehicle permit, and an outdoor event permit.

• PH# 3066 — 600 Enfield St: car wash, gas station, convenience store (BL Zone)
• PH# 3067 — 161 Post Office Rd: re-subdivision application (BL Zone)
• FLD# 45 — 25 Hazard Ave: flood permit for Chick-fil-A (tabled to 6/8/23)
• PH# 3070ZA — 140-148 Hazard Ave: zoning amendment for driveways in BP Zone
• SPR# 1917 — 40 Oliver Rd: outdoor event permit (I-1 Zone)

The Enfield Planning and Zoning Commission tabled three public hearings: a Chick-fil-A site plan modification (PH#3063) until June 8, a car wash/gas station/convenience store at 600 Enfield St (PH#3066), and a re-subdivision at 161 Post Office Rd (PH#3067). The commission also approved the Enfield Affordable and Fair Housing Plan, effective May 30, 2023, and discussed future regulation of vape/smoke shops.

• Tabled PH#3063 (25 Hazard Ave, Chick-fil-A site plan) until 6/8/2023
• Tabled PH#3066 (600 Enfield St, car wash/gas station) unanimously 7-0
• Tabled PH#3067 (161 Post Office Rd, re-subdivision) unanimously 7-0
• Approved Enfield Affordable and Fair Housing Plan, effective 5/30/2023
• Approved May 11, 2023 minutes (7-0)

Aquifer Protection Agency

The Enfield Aquifer Protection Agency is holding a regular meeting with mostly routine items: approving prior minutes, public communication, and correspondence. The only new business is a decision on renewing an aquifer registration for the Gulf Gas Station at 307 Hazard Ave, which sits over the A45/A80 aquifer.

• Approve ARA# 25-301: aquifer registration renewal for Gulf Gas Station, 307 Hazard Ave, over A45/A80 aquifer
• Applicant: Sara Luzmoor of Sams Food Stores; Owner: Troiano Realty Corp; Map 83/Lot 85; HV-33 Zone
• Approve minutes from January 26, 2023
• Next regular meeting scheduled for June 22, 2023 at 6:30PM

The Enfield Aquifer Protection Agency approved the renewal of aquifer registration for the Gulf gas station at 301/307 Hazard Ave, with two conditions. The approval was granted by a 7-0-0 roll call vote. The meeting also included approval of the January 26, 2023 minutes and adjournment.

• Approved APA #25-301 (307 Hazard Ave) aquifer registration renewal for Gulf gas station with two conditions (7-0-0)
• Approved January 26, 2023 regular meeting minutes (7-0-2, with two abstentions)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:41 PM (7-0-0)

Historic District Commission

The Enfield Historic District Commission will meet to approve minutes from past meetings and hold a public hearing on a Certificate of Appropriateness for porch and deck repairs at 1136 Enfield Street. The meeting is procedural with one substantive item under public hearing.

• Public hearing on HDC# 488 for porch/deck repairs at 1136 Enfield Street (James Humphries, applicant)
• Approval of minutes from October 26, 2022 and November 16, 2022 meetings

Loan Review Committee

The Enfield Loan Review Committee is holding a special meeting to discuss and consider two First Time Homebuyer applications, for properties at 20 Asnuntuck Street and 36 West View Drive. The committee will first enter executive session to discuss the applications before taking up new business on them. No other substantive items are on the agenda.

• Executive session discussion of First Time Homebuyer applications
• First Time Homebuyer application for 20 Asnuntuck Street
• First Time Homebuyer application for 36 West View Drive

Board of Education

The Enfield Board of Education will hold its regular meeting to discuss and vote on key items including the approval of the FY2023-24 budget, the 2023-24 school calendar revision, and the Lester J. Bodley Scholarship recipients. The board will also discuss the 2023-24 Healthy Food Certification and review proposed new policies.

• Approve FY2023-24 Budget
• Revise the 2023-24 School Calendar
• Approve Lester J. Bodley Scholarship Recipients
• Discussion and Action regarding the 2023-24 Healthy Food Certification
• Proposed New Policy & Policy Revision – First Reading

The Enfield Board of Education adopted the FY2023-24 budget of $75,928,354 by a 5-3 roll call vote, with members Unghire, Cushman, and Acree dissenting. The board also approved the Lester J. Bodley scholarships, revised the 2023-24 school calendar, and approved first readings of two policies. A motion to not certify the 2023-24 Healthy Food Certification failed 0-8.

• Adopted FY2023-24 budget of $75,928,354 (5-3)
• Approved 2023 Lester J. Bodley Memorial Scholarships (8-0)
• Revised 2023-24 school calendar (8-0)
• Approved Policy #6144 Controversial Issues, first reading (8-0)
• Approved Policy #9121 Chairperson, first reading (8-0)
• Motion to not certify 2023-24 Healthy Food Certification failed (0-8)
• Approved minutes of May 9, 2023 (8-0)

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee

The Enfield Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee is meeting to review previous minutes, hear public comment, and discuss a community survey and future meeting dates. The meeting takes place at 6:00 PM in the Scitico Room at Enfield Town Hall.

• Review and acceptance of minutes from May 8, 2023
• Discussion of Community Survey
• Discussion on Meeting Dates

The Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee held a procedural meeting with no substantive decisions. The only action taken was approving a change to the meeting schedule, moving to once a month on the second Wednesday at 6:00 PM. The committee also entered executive session before adjourning.

• Changed meeting schedule to monthly, second Wednesday at 6:00 PM (motion carried)
• Entered executive session (motion carried)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The regular meeting of the Enfield Zoning Board of Appeals scheduled for May 22, 2023 has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is set for June 26, 2023 at Enfield Town Hall Council Chambers, 820 Enfield Street, with an agenda to follow.

• Meeting cancelled
• Next meeting June 26, 2023 at 820 Enfield Street

Inland Wetlands & Watercourses Agency

The Enfield Inland Wetlands and Watercourses Agency is holding a regular meeting with continued and new public hearings, permit determinations, and enforcement reports. The agenda includes a continued hearing for a single-family home at Post Office Road, a tabled jurisdictional ruling for a pond expansion at Abbe Road, and new applications for pools and a home. The meeting is largely procedural, with several items continued or tabled.

• Continued hearing: IW# 677-92 Post Office Road, single-family home by Windbrook Homes LLC, continued to June 6, 2023
• Tabled: DPN#2023-03-24D, 147 Abbe Road, pond expansion jurisdictional ruling by Jarmoc Tobacco LLC
• New application: IW# 680-7 Betty Road, in-ground pool by Nadia Wright
• New application: IW# 681-10 Patricia Circle, in-ground pool by Nadia Wright
• New application: IW# 682-25 First Ave, single-family home by Joseph and Ann-Marie Klimek

Town Council

The Enfield Town Council will hold a public hearing and vote on the purchase of 810 Enfield Street, then consider a consent agenda including parking fine changes, a CDBG grant application, and a basketball court reconstruction. The main business is adopting the FY2023-2024 budget, including the capital improvement plan, education block grant, and setting the tax rate. Several appointments to town boards are also on the agenda.

• Public hearing and resolution to purchase property at 810 Enfield Street
• Resolution to amend parking violation fines (Town Code Section 82-41)
• Resolution to apply for 2023 Community Development Block Grant Small Cities Program
• Resolution to waive bid requirements and use $200,000 in ARPA funds for Wallop School Park basketball court reconstruction
• Budget adoption: capital improvement plan, education block grant, and tax rate

The Town Council approved the 2023-2024 budget and set the real estate tax rate at 30.56 mills. The approved budget includes a $75,929,555 allocation for town schools. The Council also authorized the purchase of property at 810 Enfield Street.

• Approved 2023-2024 Town Budget with approximately $3.5M in cuts (6-5)
• Set Real Estate and Business Personal Property tax rate at 30.56 mills (6-5)
• Set Motor Vehicle tax rate at 29.21 mills (6-5)
• Approved $75,929,555 Town Schools' Budget (9-2)
• Authorized acquisition of property at 810 Enfield Street (10-1)
• Approved $200,000 from ARPA funds for Wallop School Park basketball court replacement (11-0)
• Approved bid waiver for emergency sewage line repair trucking services (11-0)
• Approved application for up to $1M CDBG grant for Enfield Manor Housing Complex (11-0)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Enfield Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a regular meeting with several public hearings and new business items. They will continue hearings on a zone change at 113 Brainard Road and a site plan modification for Chick-fil-A at 25 Hazard Ave, and open a new hearing for a car wash, gas station, and convenience store at 600 Enfield St. New business includes a flood permit for Chick-fil-A, a special permit modification at 40 Edgewood Drive, and a warehouse expansion at 7 Pearson Way. The commission will also discuss a state-mandated affordable housing plan.

• Continued hearing: PH#3065ZA — zone change from R-33 to BR at 113 Brainard Road (Fast Track Realty, LLC)
• Continued hearing: PH#3063 — site plan modification and freestanding canopies for Chick-fil-A at 25 Hazard Ave (tabled)
• New hearing: PH#3066 — car wash, gas station, and convenience store at 600 Enfield St (tabled)
• New business: FLD#45-25 — flood permit for Chick-fil-A at 25 Hazard Ave (tabled)
• New business: SPR#1915 — warehouse expansion at 7 Pearson Way

Town Council

The Enfield Town Council special meeting scheduled for May 11, 2023, at 5:30 PM in the Scitico Room has been cancelled. No items were discussed or decided.

• Meeting cancelled

Commission on Aging

The Enfield Commission on Aging is meeting to discuss routine business, including minutes, treasurer's report, and updates from standing committees. They will review various senior programs such as the Senior Minor Repair Program, Symposium, Senior Living TV, Grandparents Raising Grandchildren, TRIAD, CHOICES, VITA/AARP Tax, and Senior Tax Relief. Old business includes a Social Services update and Friends of the Senior Center, while new business covers COA initiatives. The agenda is largely procedural with no major decisions or public hearings listed.

• Senior Minor Repair Program update
• Symposium planning update
• Senior Living TV Program update
• Grandparents Raising Grandchildren update
• VITA/AARP Tax Program and Senior Tax Relief Program updates

The Enfield Commission on Aging approved the treasurer's report and discussed spending over $1,000 in remaining funds, with final gifting decisions deferred to the June meeting. The Senior Minor Home Repair Program reported 79 tasks completed for 40 residences since April 4. The commission also heard updates on the Senior Center's 20th anniversary celebration, including a $10,000 donation for chairs and a fitness machine.

• Approved minutes as presented (show of hands)
• Approved treasurer's financial report (show of hands)
• Deferred final gifting of remaining funds to June meeting
• Discussed spending options: table for Grandparents Raising Grandchildren, summer camp funding, Mark Twain facility donation
• Noted SMHR program: 79 tasks completed for 40 residences since April 4
• Heard Senior Center 20th anniversary plans: volunteer dinner, concerts, tours, free classes
• Reported Friends donated over $10,000 for 100 chairs and NuStep machine
• Adjourned at 3:20 p.m.

Town Council

The Enfield Town Council is holding a special meeting solely to deliberate on the budget. No specific budget items or dollar amounts are listed in the agenda, and no other business is scheduled.

• Budget deliberations

The Enfield Town Council held a special meeting on May 10, 2023, to continue budget deliberations for the fiscal year 2023-2024. No final decisions or votes were recorded during this session; the meeting was procedural in nature and adjourned without substantive action.

Enfield Athletic Hall of Fame

The Enfield Athletic Hall of Fame committee meets to review past minutes, adopt finances, vote on new inductees, and discuss scholarships. The meeting also covers a field hockey tournament, banquet planning, and updates to the Hall of Fame website.

• Induction vote for new Hall of Fame members
• Scholarship discussions and allocations
• Planning for field hockey tournament
• Banquet arrangements
• Hall of Fame website updates

Agricultural Commission

This is a regular meeting of the Enfield Agricultural Commission. The agenda is largely procedural, covering roll call, approval of the April 11, 2023 minutes, public communication, and reports. The only specific item listed is old business regarding the Farmers Market.

• Approval of April 11, 2023 meeting minutes
• Public Communication period
• Old Business: Farmers Market
• Next meeting date: June 13, 2023

Board of Education

The Enfield Board of Education is holding a regular meeting. They will vote on a proposed new policy and policy revisions (second reading) and approve a Safe Grad donation for the Class of 2023. The agenda also includes committee reports and routine approvals of minutes and payroll.

• Approve EHS Safe Grad Donation for the Graduating Class of 2023
• Proposed New Policy & Policy Revisions – Second Reading
• Approval of Accounts and Payroll for April 2023
• Approval of Regular BOE Meeting Minutes: April 25, 2023
• Committee reports including Curriculum, Finance, and Policy

Enfield Beautification Committee

The Enfield Beautification Committee is holding a regular meeting to approve minutes and discuss old business, including the budget, Clean Sweep, Adopt a Spot, and Garden Club programs. No new business items are listed.

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

The Enfield Beautification Committee held a regular meeting on April 11, 2023, but lacked a quorum, so no formal decisions were made. Members discussed placing composite benches near the pollinator garden, planned for the upcoming Clean Sweep event on April 22, and noted follow-ups on signage and volunteer coordination. The approval of minutes was tabled to the next meeting.

• Tabled approval of meeting minutes to next meeting
• Discussed adding composite benches near pollinator garden (no vote taken)
• Planned Clean Sweep event for April 22, with 200 garbage bags to be provided

Conservation Commission

The Enfield Conservation Commission convened a regular meeting with no items requiring a decision or discussion beyond procedural matters. The agenda included roll call, approval of prior meeting minutes, public communications, and routine reports, with no new business or public hearings listed.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee

The Enfield Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee is meeting to review minutes, hear liaison reports, and discuss a community survey. The main item is the discussion of the community survey, which may inform future committee actions.

• Review and acceptance of April 10, 2023 minutes
• Liaison reports and community announcements
• Discussion of community survey

The Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee met and approved the minutes from the April 10, 2023 meeting. The committee discussed the questions, formatting, and distribution of a community survey. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved minutes from April 10, 2023 meeting

Town Council

The Enfield Town Council will hold a special meeting to review the capital improvement budget, debt, and related funds. No formal decisions are listed on the agenda.

The Enfield Town Council held a special meeting on May 8, 2023, to continue budget deliberations for the fiscal year 2023-2024. No votes or final decisions were recorded; the meeting was procedural, with discussion only. The meeting adjourned at 8:51 p.m.

Town Council

The Enfield Town Council is holding a special meeting to discuss the town budget. Presentations will be given by Chief Technology Officer Paul Russell for the IT Department and Chief of Police Alaric Fox for the Police Department.

• Budget discussion for the IT Department presented by Chief Technology Officer Paul Russell
• Budget discussion for the Police Department presented by Chief of Police Alaric Fox

The Enfield Town Council held a special meeting solely to receive presentations on the proposed FY2024 budgets for the Information Technology and Police departments. No formal decisions, approvals, or votes on the budgets were made during the meeting. The only action taken was a motion to adjourn, which passed unanimously.

• Adjourned the special meeting (8-0)

Town Council

The Enfield Town Council is holding a special meeting to discuss the budget, with a focus on the Public Works/WPC overview presented by Public Works Director Donald Nunes. The agenda includes roll call, the budget discussion, and adjournment.

• Budget discussion with Public Works/WPC overview

The Town Council held a special meeting to discuss the proposed FY 2024 budget for the Department of Public Works and Water Pollution Control Facility. No formal votes were taken on the budget proposal.

Enfield Culture and Arts Commission

The Enfield Culture and Arts Commission is holding its monthly meeting on May 2, 2023, at the Town Hall Scitico Room. The agenda consists entirely of standard procedural items, including roll call, approval of previous minutes, reports, and remarks from the chairperson, staff liaison, and board of education liaison.

The Enfield Culture and Arts Commission voted 3-1 to sponsor the First Annual Enfield Pride Celebration on June 17 with $500. They also approved a $300 budget for Open Mic Night refreshments and marketing, and approved $40 for a plaque for the outgoing Poet Laureate and $100 for a folding wagon. The commission discussed but did not vote on the summer bandshell concert series publicity, waiting for more information.

• Approved $500 sponsorship for Enfield Pride Celebration (3-1)
• Approved $300 budget for Open Mic Night refreshments and marketing (unanimous)
• Approved $40 for plaque for outgoing Poet Laureate (unanimous)
• Approved $100 for folding wagon (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from April meeting (unanimous)

Inland Wetlands & Watercourses Agency

The Enfield Inland Wetlands and Watercourses Agency is holding a regular meeting to continue a public hearing for a single-family home at Post Office Road, open a new hearing for a re-subdivision, and consider a jurisdictional ruling for a pond expansion. The board will also approve minutes, hear reports, and address enforcement and new applications.

• Continued public hearing: IW# 677-92 Post Office Road, single-family home, Windbrook Homes LLC, Map 47/Lot 10, R-44 Zone
• New public hearing: IW# 679, 161 Post Office Road, re-subdivision, Garrett Homes LLC, Mitchell Wojnar owner, Map 68/Lot 232, BL Zone
• Tabled item: DPN# 2023-03-24D, 147 Abbe Road, jurisdictional ruling for pond expansion, Jarmoc Tobacco LLC, Map 85/Lot 16, R-44 Zone
• Approval of minutes from April 18 and special meeting April 21, 2023
• Town Attorney Report dated April 24, 2023

The Inland Wetlands & Watercourses Agency continued the public hearing for a single-family home at 92 Post Office Road (Windbrook Homes LLC) to May 16, 2023, and approved a motion to request delineation of the adjacent property's wetlands by one of five named soil scientists. The board also approved a re-subdivision at 161 Post Office Road (Garrett Homes LLC) with conditions, and approved minutes from prior meetings. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Continued public hearing for 92 Post Office Road single-family home to May 16, 2023 (7-0)
• Approved motion to request adjacent property wetland delineation by one of five soil scientists (7-0)
• Approved re-subdivision at 161 Post Office Road (Garrett Homes LLC) with 2 site-specific and 10 general conditions (7-0)
• Approved minutes from April 18, 2023, as amended (7-0)
• Approved minutes from April 21, 2023, special meeting (5-2)

Board of Education

This is a notice that a quorum of the Enfield Board of Education may attend the FY2023-24 Proposed Budget Public Hearing with the Town Council. It is not a Board meeting, and no Board actions or minutes will occur.

• FY2023-24 Proposed Budget Public Hearing
• Held in Council Chambers with Town Council members
• May 1st at 6:00 PM

Town Council

The Enfield Town Council is holding a special meeting to discuss the town budget, including matters related to the Town Clerk's office. The council will also enter executive session to discuss pending litigation in the cases of Sarah Hernandez v. Town of Enfield and Granger and Driscoll. No votes or decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Budget discussion involving the Town Clerk
• Executive session on pending litigation: Sarah Hernandez v. Town of Enfield
• Executive session on litigation: Granger and Driscoll

The Enfield Town Council held a special meeting on May 1, 2023, primarily to hear a budget presentation from Town Clerk Sheila Bailey for the FY2023/2024 Town Clerk and Records Management departments. The council then entered executive session to discuss pending litigation (Sarah Hernandez v. Town of Enfield, Granger, and Driscoll), but no votes or actions were taken during that session. The meeting adjourned without any substantive decisions being made.

• Entered executive session to discuss pending litigation (10-0)
• Adjourned meeting (10-0)

Town Council

The Enfield Town Council will hold a public hearing on the proposed annual operating and capital budget for the fiscal year starting July 1, 2023. The meeting includes procedural items, committee reports, and discussions on unfinished business such as a tax assistance agreement and town-owned asset disposition.

• Public hearing on FY 2024 budget proposal (July 1, 2023–June 30, 2024)
• Discussion on fixed tax assistance agreement for Fast Track Realty, Inc.
• Disposition of town-owned asset: Nathan Hale School at 5 Taylor Road
• Resolution to accept Planning and Zoning Commission’s positive decision on 810 Enfield Street purchase
• Lease agreement with Collins Powder Hill Farm, LLC

The Enfield Town Council approved a ten-year fixed tax assistance agreement with Fast Track Realty Inc., which will keep tax payments at the same level as Mass Mutual's based on a $32 million valuation, with no abatement. The council also scheduled a public hearing for May 15 on the purchase of 810 Enfield Street, approved several resolutions including a Rule 68 Offer of Compromise in a lawsuit, and tabled the disposition of Nathan Hale School. The meeting included public comments on parking issues near Jimmy's Pub and a proclamation for Enfield Unplugged Week.

• Approved 10-year fixed tax agreement with Fast Track Realty Inc. (9-0-1, Nelson abstained)
• Scheduled public hearing for May 15 on purchase of 810 Enfield Street (8-1, Hopkins opposed)
• Approved Rule 68 Offer of Compromise in Sarah Hernandez v. Town of Enfield (9-0)
• Authorized agreement with Green Law, P.C. for Robert Granger Estate collection (9-0)
• Authorized agreement with Green Law, P.C. for David Driscoll Health Insurance Reimbursement (9-0)
• Approved lease agreement with Collins Powder Hill Farm, LLC (9-0)
• Accepted consent agenda items including School Readiness Grant application and 23/24 Capital Improvement Plan (9-0)
• Tabled disposition of Nathan Hale School (no vote, item remains tabled)

Aquifer Protection Agency

The Aquifer Protection Agency's regular meeting scheduled for April 27, 2023, has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for May 25, 2023, at 6:30 PM in the Town Hall Council Chambers at 820 Enfield Street. No agenda items were discussed or decided at this meeting.

• April 27, 2023 meeting cancelled
• Next meeting: May 25, 2023, 6:30 PM, Town Hall Council Chambers, 820 Enfield Street

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Enfield Planning & Zoning Commission will hold public hearings on three zoning-related applications for properties on Brainard Road, including a zone change from R-44 to MFHD and a multi-family housing development. The meeting will also discuss the town's capital improvement plan and a state-mandated affordable housing plan.

• Zone change request for 242, 274, & 284 Brainard Road from R-44 to MFHD (PH# 3060ZA)
• Multi-family housing development application for 242, 274, & 284 Brainard Road (PH# 3061)
• Review and act on proposed FY 2023/2024 Capital Improvement Plan
• Discuss state-mandated affordable housing plan
• Request to modify condition #4 of Special Permit #3001 for 40 Edgewood Drive (PH# 3001) to extend building permit acquisition period

The Enfield Planning and Zoning Commission approved a zone change from R-44 to MFHD for 242, 274, and 284 Brainard Road, allowing 42 single-family detached housing units, and approved the associated multi-family housing development with amended conditions. The commission also made a positive referral for the town's purchase of 810 Enfield Street, approved a bond release for CT Organics, and denied a special permit for a pylon sign at 561 Hazard Ave.

• Approved PH#3060ZA zone change from R-44 to MFHD for 242, 274, & 284 Brainard Road (6-0)
• Approved PH#3061 multi-family housing development at 242, 274, & 284 Brainard Road with amended conditions (6-0)
• Denied PH#3064 special permit for 48 sq ft pylon sign at 561 Hazard Ave (1-6)
• Approved positive referral for CGS 8-24 purchase of 810 Enfield Street (7-0)
• Approved PH#2952 bond release for CT Organics at 18 Mullen Road (7-0)
• Tabled PH#3063 site plan modification for Chick-fil-A at 25 Hazard Ave (7-0)
• Tabled PH#3065ZA zone change for 113 Brainard Road (6-1)
• Approved agenda change to rename 'Continued public hearings' to 'Old public hearings' (7-0)

Board of Assessment Appeals

The Enfield Board of Assessment Appeals is holding a special meeting to discuss minutes and deliberate and vote on appeals heard in April 2023. The meeting is scheduled for April 26, 2023, from 3:00 to 5:00 PM at the Enfield Public Library.

• Vote on appeals heard in April 2023
• Discussion of meeting minutes

The Board of Assessment Appeals voted to grant the vast majority of 2022 Grand List assessment appeals, with most decisions citing appellants showing good cause. The board also ordered the tax assessor to correct clerical errors on both the 2021 and 2022 Grand Lists, including recalculating PA 490 farm land values and fixing a double taxation issue on 1491 King St. A list of 17 appellants was included alleging evidence of retribution by the town.

• Granted most 2022 assessment appeals (e.g., 154,870 reduction for Welch, 408,890 for Shupe)
• Denied appeals for no-show (e.g., Benson, Yamaha Motor Finance, Encore Landscaping, First Citizens Bank)
• Ordered clerical corrections to 2021 Grand List (PA 490 values, 70% assessment)
• Ordered clerical corrections to 2022 Grand List (PA 490 values, 70% assessment)
• Ordered $119,500 correction for 1491 King St. to fix double taxation of barn (3-0)
• Noted evidence of retribution by town against 17 appellants

Historic District Commission

The Enfield Historic District Commission has cancelled its regular meeting scheduled for Wednesday, April 26, 2023. The next regular meeting is scheduled for May 24, 2023, at 7 PM in the Town Hall Council Chambers at 820 Enfield Street.

Thompsonville Fire Commission

The Thompsonville Board of Fire Commissioners is holding a special meeting to consider a proposed 2022-2026 collective bargaining agreement with the fire district's union. The agenda includes only this contract item, along with standard procedural items. No other business is listed.

• Proposed 2022-2026 collective bargaining agreement

The Thompsonville Fire Commission voted 4-0 to accept the proposed 2022-2026 Collective Bargaining Agreement after an executive session. No action was taken on personnel issues discussed in the session. The meeting was otherwise procedural.

• Approved 2022-2026 Collective Bargaining Agreement (4-0)
• Entered executive session to discuss contract and personnel (4-0)
• Took no action on personnel issues

Ethics Commission

The Enfield Ethics Commission will hold a special meeting to amend its Rules of Procedure and review Complaint #C-23-01 in executive session. The meeting is procedural with no new business items listed.

• Amending Rules of Procedure for future meetings
• Review Complaint #C-23-01 in executive session

The Enfield Ethics Commission voted unanimously to amend its Rules of Procedure, changing its regular meeting schedule to once per year on the Monday of the second week in November, with special meetings as needed. The commission also held an executive session to discuss Complaint #C-23-01, but no decision on the complaint was recorded in the minutes.

• Amended Rules of Procedure to adopt annual November meeting schedule (unanimous)
• Held executive session to discuss Complaint #C-23-01 (no action recorded)

Board of Education

The Enfield Board of Education will conduct its regular meeting at Council Chambers, 820 Enfield Street, on April 25, 2023. The board will receive updates from the superintendent, including a public hearing on the FY2023-24 budget, and consider policy revisions for second reading.

• FY2023-24 Budget Public Hearing
• Policy Revisions – Second Reading
• Approval of School Readiness Continuation Grant
• Policy Revisions – First Reading
• Approval of March 2023 accounts and payroll

The Board of Education approved the FY2023-24 School Readiness Continuation Grant and finalized policies on security fingerprinting and student promotion. Several new policies regarding civility, summer school, and meeting conduct were approved for first reading. The Superintendent also provided a detailed report on the district's status as an Alliance District.

• Approved FY2023-24 School Readiness Continuation Grant (8-0-0)
• Approved Policy #4112.5 Security Check/Fingerprinting (8-0-0)
• Approved Policy #5123 Promotion/Retention (8-0-0)
• Approved Policy #5145.54 Civility for first reading (8-0-0)
• Approved Policy #6174 Summer School Policy for first reading (8-0-0)
• Approved Policy #9321 Time, Place and Notification of Meetings for first reading (8-0-0)
• Approved Policy #9325.2 Order of Business and Meeting Conduct for first reading (8-0-0)
• Approved March 2023 expenditures of $8,929,699.48 and grant expenditures of $1,635,624.50 (8-0-0)

Library Board of Trustees

The Enfield Library Board of Trustees will conduct a standard meeting with no substantive items listed. The agenda consists entirely of procedural matters such as reviewing minutes, old/new business, and scheduling the next meeting.

The Board approved the purchase of a new laminator to replace a 1993 model. Members also reviewed updates regarding the Pearl Street facility and new library resources.

• Approved minutes of the January 23, 2023 meeting
• Approved $3,001.40 for a new laminator (unanimous)

Board of Assessment Appeals

The Enfield Board of Assessment Appeals is holding a special meeting to discuss and vote on property assessment appeals heard in April 2023. The agenda includes roll call, discussion of minutes, and deliberation on the appeals.

• Vote on appeals heard in April 2023
• Discussion of meeting minutes

The Enfield Board of Assessment Appeals held a special meeting on April 24, 2023, to review and discuss appeals, but no decisions were made. The meeting was adjourned after the discussion.

• No decisions made on appeals
• Motion to adjourn passed

Leisure Subcommittee

The Enfield Leisure Services Sub-Committee will meet to discuss updates on the Skate Park at Green Manor, pickleball facility planning, and recommendations for a disc golf course. The meeting is procedural with no formal decisions expected.

• Skate Park at Green Manor discussion
• Pickleball facility planning update
• Disc golf course recommendations review

The Leisure Services Sub-Committee met on April 24, 2023, and discussed items on the agenda, including the skate park at Green Manor, pickleball, and disc golf recommendations. No formal votes or decisions were recorded; the meeting was procedural and discussion-focused.

• Discussed skate park at Green Manor (no action)
• Discussed pickleball (no action)
• Discussed disc golf recommendations (no action)

Patriot Award Subcommittee

The Patriot Award Committee is meeting to elect a chairman and secretary, discuss a press release, and review an application. The agenda is mostly procedural, with no specific decisions or dollar amounts listed.

• Election of Chairman
• Election of Secretary
• Press Release discussion
• Application review

The Patriot Award Subcommittee unanimously re-elected Scott Kaupin as Chairman and Debra McCarthy as Secretary. The committee voted to change the 2023 application cutoff date to June 9, 2023, and discussed updates to the press release. The winner will be recognized at the Fourth of July parade and receive a table in the Hospitality Tent.

• Re-elected Scott Kaupin as Chairman (6-0)
• Re-elected Debra McCarthy as Secretary (6-0)
• Approved press release updates for publication (all in favor)
• Changed 2023 application cutoff date to June 9, 2023 (all in favor)
• Directed Debra McCarthy to coordinate with Town Manager's Office on carry-over applications

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Enfield Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a regular meeting on April 24, 2023, to hear three appeals. These include an appeal of a cease-and-desist order for a business district use, an appeal of a notice of violation for an accessory building and non-conforming lot, and an appeal of a cease-and-desist order for residential uses. The board will also approve minutes from its March 27, 2023 meeting.

• ZBA# 2023-03-03 — 500-524 Enfield St — Appeal of Cease and Desist Order for Section 5.20 Business Districts Use Table; Kenneth Bedard, Fred Joseph’s LLC, Applicant; James Blais, Owner; Map 33/Lot 65; Map 33/Lot 66; BL Zone
• ZBA 2023-03-20 — 65 Park Ave — Appeal of Notice of Violation for Sections 3.30.7 Accessory Building & Section 4.10.3 Spec. Requirements for Non-Conforming Lots; Adam Hull, Applicant/Owner; Map 39/Lot 27; R33 Zone
• ZBA 2023-04-10 — 110 Raffia Rd — Appeal of Cease & Desist Order for Section 4.20 Residential Uses; Raffia Farms Inc, Applicant/Owner; Map 67/Lot 432; R33 Zone
• Approval of minutes from March 27, 2023 meeting

The Enfield Zoning Board of Appeals upheld a cease-and-desist order against Jimmy's Pub (500-524 Enfield St), restricting entertainment to karaoke only, and upheld a notice of violation against a greenhouse at 65 Park Ave. The board also tabled an appeal for 110 Raffia Rd to seek the town attorney's opinion on zoning issues.

• Upheld cease-and-desist for 500-524 Enfield St, limiting entertainment to karaoke (5-0)
• Upheld notice of violation for greenhouse at 65 Park Ave (5-0)
• Tabled appeal for 110 Raffia Rd until May 22, 2023 (6-0)
• Approved minutes for March 27, 2023 (7-0)

Inland Wetlands & Watercourses Agency

The Enfield Inland Wetlands & Watercourses Agency is holding a special meeting as a public site walk to inspect the property at 92 Post Office Road for application IW#677, which proposes a single-family home. The board will review the site before a continued public hearing on the application scheduled for May 2, 2023.

• Public site inspection for IW#677, a single-family home application by Windbrook Homes LLC at 92 Post Office Road
• Property identified as Map 47/Lot 10 in the R-44 Zone
• Continued public hearing set for May 2, 2023 at 7:00 PM in Enfield Town Hall

The Inland Wetlands and Watercourses Agency conducted a site walk for application IW-677, a proposed single-family home at 92 Post Office Road by Windbrook Homes, LLC. No decisions were made; the walk was for fact-finding only, with questions and discussions deferred to the next meeting on May 2, 2023. The meeting adjourned with a 5-0-0 vote.

• Site walk conducted for IW-677 (92 Post Office Road) — no action taken
• Adjourned meeting (5-0-0)

Board of Assessment Appeals

The Enfield Board of Assessment Appeals holds a special meeting to review and vote on property-tax appeals filed in April 2023. No new appeals are being heard; only previously scheduled cases are deliberated.

The Enfield Board of Assessment Appeals held a special meeting on April 20, 2023, to review and discuss appeals. No decisions were made during the meeting. The board adjourned at 5:15 p.m.

• Reviewed appeals (no decision)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Board of Assessment Appeals

The Board of Assessment Appeals is holding a special meeting to deliberate and vote on property assessment appeals heard in April 2023. The agenda includes roll call, discussion of minutes, and adjournment, with no other substantive items listed.

• Vote on appeals heard in April 2023
• Discuss minutes
• Roll call

The Board of Assessment Appeals met and reviewed appeals but made no decisions. The board confirmed the next meeting dates of April 24 and April 26, 2023, from 3 to 5 p.m. at the Enfield Library on Middle Rd., and adjourned.

• No decisions made on appeals
• Confirmed next meeting dates: April 24 & April 26, 2023, 3-5 p.m. at Enfield Library

Thompsonville Fire Commission

The Thompsonville Board of Fire Commissioners will hold a regular meeting to review financial reports, discuss a union contract in executive session, and consider Fire Marshal ordinance fees and dental insurance. The agenda also includes updates from Beirne Wealth Consulting Services, LLC and Milliman, plus approval of past meeting minutes.

• Executive Session regarding Union Contract
• Review of Fire Marshal Ordinance Fees
• Dental Insurance discussion
• Treasurer’s Report and Chief’s Report

The Thompsonville Fire Commission met and discussed the pension fund's actuarial valuation, with a proposed contribution of $541,000 exceeding the actuarial requirement of $385,000. The board reviewed the treasurer's report, noting the budget is on track except for apparatus maintenance and overtime. They also discussed a downtown development project and considered endorsing it via a letter to the Town Council. No formal action was taken on the project or other major items.

• Approved minutes from March 15, 22, 28, and 29 meetings, including adding budget approval motion to March 28 minutes (5-0)
• Entered executive session to discuss union contract (4-0, Pliszka abstaining)
• No action taken after executive session
• Discussed pension contribution of $541,000 vs. actuarial $385,000 (no vote)
• Discussed potential letter to Town Council endorsing downtown project (no vote)
• Discussed new credit card application, deferred for further investigation

Inland Wetlands & Watercourses Agency

The Enfield Inland Wetlands and Watercourses Agency will hold a regular meeting with public hearings and jurisdictional rulings. They will consider a new single-family home at 92 Post Office Road, four requests for pond expansions, and a pool installation, among other items.

• Public hearing: IW# 677 — 92 Post Office Road, single-family home, Windbrook Homes LLC, Map 47/Lot 10, R-44 Zone
• Jurisdictional ruling: DPN#2023-03-24A — 131 Town Farm Road, pond expansion, Jarmoc Tobacco LLC, Map 89/Lot 30
• Jurisdictional ruling: DPN#2023-03-24B — 128 Moody Road, pond expansion, Jarmoc Tobacco LLC, Map 93/Lot 5
• Jurisdictional ruling: DPN#2023-03-24C — 24 Charnley Road, pond expansion, Jarmoc Farms LLC, Map 108/Lot 4
• Jurisdictional ruling: DPN#2023-03-24D — 147 Abbe Road, pond expansion, Jarmoc Real Estate LLC, Map 85/Lot 16

The Enfield Inland Wetlands & Watercourses Agency continued the public hearing for a single-family home at 92 Post Office Road (IW #677) and scheduled a site walk for April 21, 2023. The agency also required a wetlands permit for an inground pool at 10 Patricia Circle, tabled a violation at 147 Abbe Road, and approved the April 4, 2023 minutes despite one commissioner's objection.

• Continued public hearing for IW #677-92 Post Office Road and scheduled site walk for 4/21/23 (7-0)
• Required wetlands permit for DPN-2023-04-04-10 Patricia Circle inground pool (7-0)
• Tabled violation at 147 Abbe Road until first meeting in June
• Approved minutes from April 4, 2023 (6-1-0)
• Accepted withdrawal of 3 DPN applications for pond expansions (Jarmoc Tobacco)
• Tabled DPN for 147 Abbe Road until next meeting

Town Council

The Enfield Town Council is holding a special meeting to discuss the status of a residential development project with Impact Residential Development, and to enter executive session for negotiations on a potential property acquisition on Enfield Street and a proposed fixed tax assistance agreement for Fast Track Realty, Inc. Following the executive session, the council will move to the Council Chambers for a joint budget presentation from Superintendent Chris Drezek and Town Manager Ellen Zoppo-Sassu.

• Discussion with Impact Residential Development on project status
• Executive session on potential property acquisition on Enfield Street
• Negotiation on proposed fixed tax assistance agreement for Fast Track Realty, Inc.
• Joint budget presentation from Superintendent Chris Drezek and Town Manager Ellen Zoppo-Sassu

The Enfield Town Council held a special meeting to receive budget presentations from the Town Manager and the Board of Education for fiscal year 2023-24. No formal decisions were made; the meeting included a motion to enter executive session, which was approved, and a motion to adjourn. The proposed total town and BOE budget is $156,887,284, with a proposed mill rate of 31.67 for real estate and personal property.

• Approved motion to enter executive session to discuss property acquisition and tax assistance agreement (10-0)
• Adjourned special meeting (11-0)

Town Council

The Enfield Town Council will hold a public hearing on the potential disposition of the town-owned Nathan Hale School property at 5 Taylor Road. The meeting will also discuss funding transfers for COVID-related equipment, legal fees, and property purchases, as well as grant applications for redevelopment projects.

• Public hearing on potential disposition of Nathan Hale School, 5 Taylor Road
• Transfer funds for ZONO Viral Disinfecting Cabinet - $9,000
• Transfer funds for legal fees - $150,000
• Transfer funds for 810 Enfield Street property purchase - $400,000
• Request for CT Communities Challenge Grant Program application for 132 Weymouth Road redevelopment

The Council authorized the Town Manager to apply for state grants up to $5 million for the Strand/Lamagna project redevelopment. Other key actions included allocating ARPA funds for park improvements and updating mobile food vendor regulations.

• Approved grant application up to $5M for Strand/Lamagna project (9-2-0)
• Approved grant application up to $1.6M for state financial assistance (11-0-0)
• Allocated $150,000 ARPA funds for Porter and Chester project and $200,000 for Higgins Park bathrooms (10-1-0)
• Authorized $400,000 for property purchase to house probate court (10-1-0)
• Adopted new Mobile Food Vendor Regulations (11-0-0)
• Scheduled 2023-2024 budget public hearing for May 1, 2023 (11-0-0)
• Transferred $150,000 from fund balance to Town Attorney legal fees (11-0-0)
• Appointed Debra McCarthy to the Patriot Award Committee (11-0-0)

Board of Assessment Appeals

The Enfield Board of Assessment Appeals is holding a special meeting to deliberate and decide on assessment appeals effective October 1, 2022. The agenda includes roll call, the appeals process, and adjournment, with no other substantive items listed.

• Assessment appeals deliberations and decisions for October 1, 2022

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.

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Enfield Planning and Zoning Commission will hold public hearings on a zone change at 113 Brainard Road and a non-conforming structure expansion at 40 Conlin Drive, and will discuss a multi-use commercial building at 29 Moody Rd. New business includes converting a vacant space at 7 Hazard Ave into a restaurant and adding a concession stand at JFK Middle School. The commission will also receive an application for a car wash, gas station, and convenience store at 600 Enfield St.

• Public hearing: PH#3062 - 40 Conlin Drive - expansion of non-conforming structure in side yard setback (R-33 zone)
• Public hearing: PH#3065ZA - 113 Brainard Road - zone change from R-33 to BR
• Old public hearing: PH#3059 - 29 Moody Rd - multi-use commercial building (I-1 zone)
• New business: SPR#1914 - 7 Hazard Ave - convert vacant space to casual restaurant (BR zone)
• Receipt: PH#3066 - 600 Enfield St - car wash, gas station, and convenience store (BL zone)

The Enfield Planning and Zoning Commission approved a site plan for a multi-use commercial building at 29 Moody Rd with conditions, and tabled a zone change request for 113 Brainard Road. The commission also approved a garage expansion at 40 Conlin Drive, a restaurant conversion at 7 Hazard Ave, and a concession stand at JFK Middle School. All votes were unanimous 7-0.

• Approved PH#3059 - 29 Moody Rd multi-use commercial building with conditions (7-0)
• Tabled PH#3065ZA - 113 Brainard Road zone change from R-33 to BR (7-0)
• Approved PH#3062 - 40 Conlin Drive garage expansion in front yard setback (7-0)
• Approved SPR#1914 - 7 Hazard Ave restaurant conversion (Teriyaki Madness) with conditions (7-0)
• Approved XSP#23-01 - 155 Raffia Rd concession stand and canopy at JFK Middle School (7-0)
• Tabled discussion of 40 Edgewood Drive waiver to April 27, 2023 (7-0)
• Approved March 30, 2023 minutes with amendments (7-0)

Thompsonville Fire Commission

The Thompsonville Fire District Board of Fire Commissioners will hold a public hearing to discuss the proposed 2023-2024 fiscal year budget. Residents may comment on the budget, and the commission may take action on it during the meeting.

• Public hearing on proposed 2023-2024 fiscal year budget
• Possible action on budget at Thompsonville Fire Station, 35 N. Main St.

Public Safety Subcommittee

The Public Safety Subcommittee meeting scheduled for April 12, 2023, has been cancelled. No items were discussed or decided.

• Meeting cancelled

Social Services Subcommittee

The Social Services Subcommittee is meeting to review submitted grant applications. The body will take any necessary action regarding these applications.

• Review of submitted grant applications

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 Tax Relief Program report
• VITA/AARP Tax Program report
• Social Services update
• COA Initiatives

Board of Assessment Appeals

The Board of Assessment Appeals will meet to conduct deliberations and make decisions regarding assessment appeals. These decisions will take effect on October 1, 2023.

• Assessment appeals deliberations and decisions

The Enfield Board of Assessment Appeals met on April 11, 2023, and conducted hearings per an attached schedule. No individual decisions or vote tallies are recorded in the minutes; the only action was a motion to adjourn, which passed. The minutes are unapproved.

• Adjourned meeting at 6:12 p.m. (motion passed)

Enfield Athletic Hall of Fame

The Enfield Athletic Hall of Fame is holding a regular meeting to review and adopt past minutes, discuss finances, biographies, scholarships, and the upcoming banquet. The agenda is routine administrative business with no major decisions or public hearings listed.

• Review and adoption of past meeting minutes
• Discussion of finances
• Biography discussion
• Scholarships discussion
• Banquet planning

The Enfield Athletic Hall of Fame committee reviewed biographies for potential inductees and distributed ballots, with voting to occur at the May meeting. They also confirmed two $1,000 scholarships, tentatively scheduled the field hockey tournament for August 27, 2023, and set the banquet for September 15, 2023. No final decisions on inductees were made at this meeting.

• Reviewed biographies for individual, Daly Award, and team inductees
• Distributed ballots for voting at May meeting
• Confirmed two $1,000 scholarships (one from Hall of Fame, one from Amy Romano/Field Hockey)
• Tentatively scheduled field hockey tournament for August 27, 2023
• Scheduled banquet for September 15, 2023 at Oak Ridge

Agricultural Commission

The Agricultural Commission will hold a regular meeting to conduct commission business. The agenda includes a discussion on the Farmers Market under old business.

• Farmers Market

The Enfield Agricultural Commission unanimously approved drafting a letter to the Town Manager requesting $15,000 for the Agricultural Summit Day and promoting the farmers market. They also agreed to attend a virtual grant information session and consider applying for a state grant to convert open space into farmland. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved motion to write letter to Town Manager promoting farmers market and requesting $15,000 for Agricultural Summit Day (7-0)
• Approved minutes from March 14, 2023 (7-0)
• Agreed to attend virtual grant meeting on April 19, 2023
• Discussed applying for Department of Agriculture grant for Elm and Shaker open space parcel

Board of Education

The regularly scheduled Board of Education meeting for April 11, 2023, has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for April 25, 2023.

Enfield Beautification Committee

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

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

The Enfield Beautification Committee approved spending up to $1,000 for supplies and labor at the pollinator garden, and up to $4,000 to replace up to two benches near Freshwater Pond or at local parks. Both motions passed unanimously. The committee also discussed plans for the Clean Sweep event, including a possible shredding event and vendor for lunch, and reviewed a new Adopt a Spot application near Home Depot.

• Approved up to $1,000 for pollinator garden supplies and labor (5-0)
• Approved up to $4,000 to replace up to two benches at Freshwater Pond or local parks (5-0)
• Approved December 13, 2022 minutes with title edit (5-0)

Conservation Commission

The Enfield Conservation Commission is holding its regular meeting to approve minutes, receive public communications, and discuss unfinished business including a list of natural resources and open space matters. New business includes a discussion on PA490 Open Space. The agenda is largely procedural with no major decisions or contracts listed.

• Approval of March 14, 2023 meeting minutes
• Discussion of List of Natural Resources
• Discussion of Open Space
• New Business: PA490 Open Space

The Enfield Conservation Commission approved minutes, nominated Dr. Kirsten Martin for the Stewards of Environment Award, and requested funds to replace a memorial tree. They also discussed the potential disposal of Nathan Hale School and agreed to research it further. No major regulatory decisions were made.

• Approved March 14, 2023 minutes as corrected (7-0)
• Approved February 14, 2023 minutes as amended with footnote (7-0)
• Nominated Dr. Kirsten Martin for Stewards of Environment Award (7-0)
• Requested funds from Town Manager to replace memorial tree (7-0)
• Added discussion of Nathan Hale School to agenda (5-2)

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee

The Enfield, CT Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee will convene to review past meeting minutes, discuss its budget allocation, and review findings from a recent community survey. No formal decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Discussion of Committee Budget
• Discussion of Community Survey

The Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee accepted minutes from March 13 and March 27, 2023, and agreed to submit a $5,000 budget request. Members also discussed the community survey's questions, formatting, and distribution, but no formal decisions were made on the survey.

• Accepted March 13, 2023 minutes (motion carried)
• Accepted March 27, 2023 minutes (motion carried)
• Agreed to submit $5,000 budget request

General Government Subcommittee

The General Government and Finance Subcommittee will meet to accept prior meeting minutes, discuss remaining American Rescue Plan Act funds, opioid settlement allocations, and proposed food truck permitting changes. Old business includes Sunday alcohol sales, a memorial bench/tree referral, and naming of town-owned property.

• Review remaining ARPA fund balance
• Discuss opioid settlement fund allocation
• Consider food truck permitting regulation changes
• Review Alcohol Sales on Sunday proposal
• Review Memorial Bench and Tree Referral from Town Council

JFK Renovation Building Committee

The Enfield JFK Renovation Building Committee will convene at Town Hall to receive routine reports from the architect, construction manager, and owner’s rep. No votes or substantive decisions are listed on the agenda; members will review prior meeting minutes and hear subcommittee updates.

The committee approved three invoices totaling $334,311.14, including Gilbane Application 42, JCJ Architecture Invoice 47, and ATP 233 for athletic field restoration. They also discussed ongoing work, including field reseeding, TAG/SOAR room construction, and replacement of damaged rooftop unit energy recovery wheels at no cost to the town.

• Approved Gilbane Application 42 for $228,207.95
• Approved JCJ Architecture Invoice 47 for $33,142.19
• Approved ATP 233 Athletic Field Lawn Restoration for $72,961.00
• Approved minutes of March 23, 2023

Board of Assessment Appeals

The Board of Assessment Appeals will meet to conduct deliberations and make decisions regarding assessment appeals. These decisions will take effect on October 1, 2023.

• Assessment appeals deliberations and decisions effective October 1, 2023

The Board of Assessment Appeals held a special meeting on April 5, 2023, to hear property tax appeals per the attached schedule. The board noted that no letters from the town assessor were present for appeals by Scott Delorge and the Moose Club. The meeting was adjourned after the hearings, with no formal decisions recorded in the minutes.

• Held hearings per attached schedule
• Noted missing assessor letters for Scott Delorge and Moose Club appeals
• Adjourned meeting at 6:45 p.m.

Board of Education

The Board of Education is holding a special meeting to hear recommendations from the PK-5 School Modernization Committee. The Board will determine if additional studies are required based on those recommendations.

• Recommendation from the PK-5 School Modernization Committee
• Potential approval of additional studies regarding school modernization

The Board of Education heard a presentation from the PK-5 School Modernization Committee recommending a return to a K-5 configuration for elementary schools, citing space, facility, family, and academic concerns. The committee formally recommended that the Board bless the idea and forward it to the Town Council for a decision. No formal action was taken by the Board, and the meeting adjourned without a vote on the recommendation.

• Received PK-5 School Modernization Committee recommendation to revisit K-5 configuration (no vote)
• No action taken on additional studies; Board to forward recommendation to Town Council

Town Council

The Town Council is holding a special meeting to receive information from the Board of Education. The discussion concerns the approval of additional studies recommended by the Pk-5 School Modernization Committee.

• Information regarding Pk-5 School Modernization Committee recommended studies

The Enfield Town Council authorized the issuance of RFPs for a Facility Feasibility Study and an updated Demographic Study, with a spending cap of $200,000. This action follows recommendations from the Pk-5 School Modernization Committee and the Board of Education to evaluate elementary schools for future use and update district data per state requirements. The resolution passed unanimously, 10-0-0.

• Approved Resolution #6561 authorizing RFPs for Facility Feasibility and Demographic Studies, not to exceed $200,000 (10-0-0)
• Adjourned the special meeting via Motion #6562 (10-0-0)

Enfield Culture and Arts Commission

The Enfield Culture and Arts Commission will conduct its regular monthly meeting to review past minutes, receive reports from the treasurer, staff liaison, and Board of Education liaison, and discuss old and new business. No specific decisions or votes are listed on the agenda.

The Enfield Culture & Arts Commission approved a $1,000 sponsorship for PFLAG Enfield and discussed a mural project with Enfield Produce and Deli, noting Sustainable CT will not match funds and $1,000 must be raised. The commission also approved $30 for refreshments for the upcoming Open Mic Night and $200 for postcards for the Women's Club Art Show. No other substantive decisions were made; several items were postponed or discussed for future action.

• Approved $1,000 sponsorship for PFLAG Enfield (unanimous)
• Approved $30 for Open Mic Night refreshments (unanimous)
• Approved $200 for postcards via Vistaprint (motion by Emily, second by Joyce)
• Accepted minutes from February special and March meetings (unanimous)

Inland Wetlands & Watercourses Agency

The Enfield Inland Wetlands & Watercourses Agency will review four applications for pond expansions and one single-family home development at its April 4 meeting. One prior home-development application was tabled until April 18. No new decisions are scheduled for the pond-expansion permits; staff will present reports and the board will hear public comments.

• DPN# 2023-03-24A — 131 Town Farm Road — pond expansion permit determination
• DPN# 2023-03-24B — 128 Moody Road — pond expansion permit determination
• DPN# 2023-03-24C — 24 Charnley Road — pond expansion permit determination
• DPN# 2023-03-24D — 147 Abbe Road — pond expansion permit determination
• IW# 677-92 Post Office Road — single-family home development; tabled until 4/18/2023

The Enfield Inland Wetlands & Watercourses Agency approved a wetlands permit for a 41,275 square foot addition to an existing building at Pearson Way, with conditions including snow stockpiling locations and reduced salt use. The board also tabled a single-family home application at Post Office Road until April 18, and tabled four determinations of permit needed for pond expansions by Jarmoc Tobacco until the next meeting. No public hearings were held.

• Approved wetlands permit for 41,275 sq ft addition at Pearson Way (6-0)
• Tabled single-family home application at 92 Post Office Road until 4/18/2023 (6-0)
• Tabled 4 determinations of permit needed for Jarmoc pond expansions until next meeting (6-0)
• Moved 147 Abbe Road violation to first enforcement item (6-0)
• Approved minutes from March 21, 2023 with correction noting Nancy Martin absent (4-0-2)

Board of Assessment Appeals

The Enfield Board of Assessment Appeals will hold special meetings to review and decide on appeals related to real estate, personal property, and supplemental motor vehicle assessments from the 2022 Grand List. The board will also address procedural matters such as approving previous meeting minutes.

• Hear appeals on real estate assessments from October 1, 2022
• Review personal property assessments from October 1, 2022
• Address 2021 Supplemental Motor Vehicle assessments
• Approve minutes from previously held meetings

The Enfield Board of Assessment Appeals met on April 3, 2023, and conducted hearings per the attached schedule. No individual appeal outcomes or vote tallies were recorded in the minutes. The board adjourned at 6:30 p.m. after a motion by Lori Longhi, seconded by Donna Dubanoski.

• Held hearings per attached schedule (no outcomes recorded)
• Adjourned at 6:30 p.m. (motion by Longhi, second by Dubanoski)

Town Council

The Town Council is meeting to discuss a potential partnership for a Community Investment Fund State Grant application. The body will also enter executive session to discuss property acquisition, tax appeals, and union negotiations.

• Discussion with Leading Edge Construction Co. regarding a Community Investment Fund State Grant application
• Executive session regarding potential property acquisition on Enfield Street
• Executive session regarding Enfield Lodging LLC v Town of Enfield tax assessment appeal
• Executive session regarding Local #1029 Clerical Union negotiations
• Executive session regarding a proposed Fixed Tax Assistance Agreement for Fast Track Realty, Inc.

The Enfield Town Council held a special meeting to discuss a proposed public/private partnership with Leading Edge Construction for a CT Communities Challenge Grant application, which would include a $150,000 forgivable loan from the town. No formal decision was made on this proposal; the council only discussed it and then entered executive session for other matters. The executive session resulted in no votes or actions, and the meeting adjourned.

• Adopted motion to enter executive session (11-0)
• Adopted motion to adjourn (11-0)

Town Council

The Enfield Town Council will hold two public hearings and vote on several resolutions, including repealing the Massage Therapy Establishments Ordinance and amending parking violation fines. The meeting also includes discussions on fund transfers for equipment and staffing, property tax assessment appeals, and property maintenance fine reductions.

• Public hearing on repealing Massage Therapy Establishments Ordinance (Sections 18-31 through 18-37, 18-61 through 18-68, 18-91 through 18-94)
• Public hearing to amend Enfield Town Code Section 82-41 on parking violation fines
• Request to transfer $69,000 for custodial machinery, plumbing tools, portable bleachers, and fleet shop tools
• Request to transfer $30,000 for custodial supplies
• Request to transfer $14,400 for seasonal staffing

The Enfield Town Council approved a series of resolutions including budget transfers totaling $69,000 for equipment and seasonal staffing, an amendment increasing parking violation fines, a settlement of a tax appeal for 20 Phoenix Avenue, and reductions of property maintenance fines on two properties. The council also reduced the annual lease payment for ERFC school space from $16,887 to $8,000 and repealed the Massage Therapy Establishments ordinance. All votes were unanimous except where noted.

• Approved $69,000 budget transfer for equipment and seasonal staff (11-0)
• Approved $30,000 transfer for custodial services (11-0)
• Approved $14,400 transfer for seasonal staff (11-0)
• Repealed Massage Therapy Establishments ordinance (11-0)
• Amended parking violation fines ordinance (11-0)
• Authorized tax appeal settlement for 20 Phoenix Avenue at $6,000,000 (9-0-1, Nelson abstained)
• Reduced property maintenance fine on 34 Jondot Drive to $10,000 with rehabilitation condition (11-0)
• Reduced property maintenance fine on 25 Lincoln Street to $5,499 (11-0)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Enfield Planning and Zoning Commission is holding a special meeting to discuss and possibly take action on the draft Plan of Conservation and Development, a long-range planning document. The agenda also includes approval of minutes from two prior meetings, a town attorney report, and public communication. No other substantive items are listed.

• Discussion and possible action on Draft Plan of Conservation and Development
• Approval of minutes from March 9 and March 23, 2023 meetings
• Town Attorney Report
• Public Communication

The Commission approved the 2023 Plan of Conservation and Development (POCD) with an effective date of May 30, 2023. Members reviewed and amended 12 chapters of the plan, including updates to housing, infrastructure, and economic development. The final document was approved following a series of specific revisions to various chapters.

• Approved 2023 Plan of Conservation and Development (7-0-0)
• Set POCD effective date as May 30, 2023 (7-0-0)
• Changed minimum acreage requirement for multifamily units to 10 acres (5-2-0)
• Approved adding 'consider allowing' language for accessory dwelling units (5-2-0)
• Approved adding a climate action plan and bicycle path networks to the plan (7-0-0)
• Approved adding 2011 historic resources and parks/open space maps as appendices (7-0-0)
• Approved global change to replace 'elderly residents' with 'older adults' (7-0-0)
• Approved March 9 and March 23 meeting minutes (7-0-1 and 7-0-0)

Board of Assessment Appeals

The Enfield Board of Assessment Appeals is holding a special meeting to elect officers and organize. The board will also communicate with the Assessor about upcoming cases and other matters. This is primarily an organizational meeting, not a public hearing on specific appeals.

• Elect officers
• Communicate with Assessor Todd Helems regarding cases before the BAA
• Discuss other organizational matters

The Board of Assessment Appeals held a special meeting, unanimously electing Tom Tyler as Chair, Lori Longhi as 1st Vice Chair, and Donna Dubanoski as 2nd Vice Chair and Recording Secretary. The board discussed with Assessor Todd Helems his 44 revisions to BAA decisions on the 10-1-2021 Grand List, and heard from John Wilcox on the Tax Stabilization Agreement with Nutmeg. No formal decisions were made on the revisions; the meeting was procedural and informational.

• Elected Tom Tyler as Chair, Lori Longhi as 1st Vice Chair, Donna Dubanoski as 2nd Vice Chair and Recording Secretary (unanimous)
• Modified agenda to discuss with Vicki Rose first (unanimous)
• Agreed Vicki Rose would provide materials to BAA at or before hearings
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous 3-0)

Thompsonville Fire Commission

The Thompsonville Fire Commission will hold a special meeting to present the annual budget for fiscal year 2023-2024. No public participation is scheduled for this meeting; public input will occur during a hearing on April 12, 2023.

• Presentation of Annual Budget Fiscal Year 2023-2024

Board of Education

The Board of Education will meet to discuss and potentially approve Head Start Grants for 2023-24. The agenda also includes first readings of policy revisions and a discussion regarding the April 11, 2023 meeting.

• Approval of 2023-24 Head Start Grants
• First reading of policy revisions
• Discussion regarding the April 11, 2023 Regular BOE Meeting

The Enfield Board of Education unanimously approved the FY2022-23 Head Start Grants, Approval Statements, and Self-Assessment Plans, and also voted to cancel the April 11, 2023 regular meeting. The board approved first readings of two policy revisions: Policy #4112.5 Security Check/Fingerprinting and Policy #5123 Promotion/Retentions (with an amendment). The meeting also included presentations from the GEMS program and various school updates.

• Approved FY2022-23 Head Start Grants, Approval Statements, and Self-Assessment Plans (6-0)
• Cancelled April 11, 2023 regular BOE meeting (6-0)
• Approved Policy #4112.5 Security Check/Fingerprinting first reading (6-0)
• Approved Policy #5123 Promotion/Retentions first reading with amendment (6-0)
• Approved minutes of March 14, 2023 regular meeting (6-0)

Thompsonville Fire Commission

The Thompsonville Board of Fire Commissioners is meeting for a special session. The primary purpose of the meeting is to conduct a workshop regarding the 2023-2024 fiscal year budget.

• 2023-2024 FY Budget Workshop

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will review appeals regarding cease and desist orders for properties on Abbe Road and Enfield Street. The board will also address old business concerning nonconforming use and parking standards.

• 128 Moody Road: Determination of nonconforming use status for a trucking terminal
• 9 Manning Road: Appeal of Cease & Desist Order regarding commercial vehicles and parking
• 147 Abbe Rd: Appeal of Cease and Desist Order for excavation operations
• 500-524 Enfield St: Appeal of Cease and Desist Order for Business Districts Use Table

The Enfield Zoning Board of Appeals upheld a cease-and-desist order against Jarmoc Real Estates for unauthorized excavation at 147 Abbe Road, requiring the owner to stop activities, seek a special permit, and install erosion controls. The board also upheld a cease-and-desist order for commercial vehicle and parking violations at 9 Manning Road. A remand case for 128 Moody Road was tabled at the applicant's request.

• Upheld cease-and-desist for excavation at 147 Abbe Road (5-0)
• Upheld cease-and-desist for commercial vehicles/parking at 9 Manning Road (5-0)
• Tabled remand case for 128 Moody Road at applicant's request
• Approved minutes of February 27, 2023 (6-0-1)

Ethics Commission

The Enfield Ethics Commission did not meet on March 27, 2023, as the scheduled regular meeting was canceled. No decisions or discussions took place.

Leisure Subcommittee

The Leisure Services Subcommittee is meeting to review park maintenance and playground matters. The body will discuss a Rotary Club Playground referral and playground inspections.

• Disc Golf
• Parkman maintenance issues
• Rotary Club Playground referral from Town Council
• Playground inspections
• Benches and tree memorials

The provided document is an agenda for the March 27, 2023, meeting. It does not contain minutes recording any decisions, votes, or outcomes.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee

The Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee will meet to discuss a community survey and team building training. The body will also discuss diversity and equity training for town employees.

• Discussion on Community Survey
• Discussion on Team Building Training
• Discussion on Diversity and Equity Training for Town Employees

The Enfield Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee tabled approval of its March 13 minutes until April 10. Members agreed to shorten the draft community survey, plan to take an Implicit Association Test and discuss results over dinner on April 10, and directed Assistant Town Manager Steve Bielenda to find DEI training for town employees. No formal votes were taken.

• Tabled approval of March 13 minutes until April 10 meeting
• Agreed to shorten the draft community survey
• Scheduled Implicit Association Test and dinner discussion for April 10 at 5:30 PM
• Directed Assistant Town Manager to seek DEI training for onboarding and annual trainings

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Enfield Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a special meeting to review seven new public hearing applications, including zone changes, multi-family housing proposals, and modifications to drive-thru lanes and signs. The commission will also consider a draft Plan of Conservation and Development and receive updates from the Town Attorney and Director of Planning.

• Zone change from R44 to MFHD at 242, 274, and 284 Brainard Rd for 42 single-family detached units
• Modification of drive-thru lanes and installation of canopies at 25 Hazard Ave (Paramount Commons)
• Installation of 48 sq ft pylon sign at 561 Hazard Ave for O’Reilly Automotive Stores
• Zone change from R33 to BR at 113 Brainard Rd
• Conveyance/transfer of Nathan Hale School property at 5 Taylor Rd

The Enfield Planning and Zoning Commission approved a CGS 8-24 referral for the conveyance/transfer of the Nathan Hale School property at 5 Taylor Road, with a roll call vote of 7-0-0. The commission also received several new applications, including a zone change and multi-family housing proposal at Brainard Road, and closed the public hearing on the Draft Plan of Conservation and Development, with deliberations to continue next week.

• Approved CGS 8-24 referral for Nathan Hale School property conveyance (7-0)
• Tabled approval of March 9 meeting minutes pending corrections (7-0)
• Moved New Business up in agenda (7-0)
• Moved Receipt of Applications up in agenda (7-0)
• Took 10-minute recess (7-0)
• Included 17 documents into POCD hearing record (7-0)
• Closed public hearing on Draft POCD (7-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:45 PM (7-0)

JFK Renovation Building Committee

The JFK Middle School Building Committee will convene to receive reports from the architect, construction manager, and owner’s representative on the ongoing renovation project. No formal decisions are listed on this procedural agenda, which focuses on updates and routine business.

The committee approved seven invoices and additional services totaling about $188,000, including payments to CSG, JCJ Architecture, Gilbane, and Red Thread. The project is in closeout, with punchlist items and change orders being managed. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved CSG Invoice 38 for $21,408.85
• Approved JCJ Architecture Invoice 46 for $1,379.16
• Approved JCJ Architecture Additional Services for Masonry Investigation for $17,990.00
• Approved JCJ Architecture Additional Services for Delivery Entrance Canopy for $24,900.00
• Approved JCJ Architecture Additional Services for Additional Construction Administration for $25,000.00
• Approved Gilbane Application 41 for $95,953.15
• Approved Red Thread Invoice 897533 for $2,389.03 (retainage required)

Joint Facilities Committee

The Joint Facilities Committee is meeting to receive an update on the Eli Whitney/HMS partial roof replacement. The body will also discuss a roof reimbursement and the Rooferendum/school modernization committee.

• Eli Whitney/HMS Partial Roof Replacement update
• Rooferendum/school modernization committee discussion
• Roof reimbursement discussion

The Joint Facilities Committee discussed that several roof change orders and alternates for Eli Whitney and Hazardville Memorial schools were not submitted to the state within the required six-month window, potentially costing the town approximately $330,000. The committee tabled approval of the January 26, 2023 minutes due to lack of support. No formal votes were taken on substantive items; the meeting was informational and procedural.

• Tabled approval of January 26, 2023 minutes (no vote taken)
• Noted roof walkthroughs: Eli Whitney no issues, Hazardville one seam repair pending
• Acknowledged state reimbursement ineligibility for Eli Whitney alternate #2 and change orders #1-2, and Hazardville alternate #2 and change orders #2-5
• Confirmed approximately $330,000 at risk due to late submissions
• Scheduled next meeting for April 13, 2023

Aquifer Protection Agency

The Regular Meeting of the Aquifer Protection Agency scheduled for March 23, 2023, has been cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled for April 27, 2023.

Blight Review Committee

The Enfield Blight Review Committee meets to inspect two residential properties—34 Jondot Drive and 25 Lincoln Street—and receive an update on 122 Windsor Street. The session is procedural with no formal decisions listed.

• 34 Jondot Drive
• 25 Lincoln Street
• 122 Windsor Street

The committee approved reduced property maintenance fines for 34 Jondot Drive and 25 Lincoln Street. Both decisions included specific conditions regarding rehabilitation or the duration of the violation.

• Reduced fines for 34 Jondot Drive to $10,000 provided rehabilitation is complete by December 31, 2023 (4-1-0)
• Reduced fines for 25 Lincoln Street to $5,499 plus a $24 lien fee (4-1-0)

Historic District Commission

The Historic District Commission meeting scheduled for March 22, 2023, has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for April 26, 2023.

Thompsonville Fire Commission

The Thompsonville Board of Fire Commissioners is meeting to discuss the department credit card and conduct a budget workshop for the 2023-2024 fiscal year.

• 2023-2024 FY Budget Workshop
• Department Credit Card

The special meeting of the Board of TFD Fire Commissioners scheduled for March 22, 2023, was cancelled because a quorum was not present. No decisions were made or business conducted.

Inland Wetlands & Watercourses Agency

The Enfield Inland Wetlands and Watercourses Agency will hold a regular meeting to consider two new applications for development in regulated areas. The agency will also hear public communication, approve minutes, and receive reports from the town attorney and planning staff.

• IW# 676 — 600 Enfield St: site redevelopment in the 100-foot upland review area; applicant Shiraz Choudhary, owner Troiano Realty Corporation; Map 32/Lot 8, BL Zone
• IW# 677 — 92 Post Office Road: single-family home development; owner/applicant Windbrook Homes LLC; Map 47/Lot 10, R-44 Zone; tabled due to petition received

The Enfield Inland Wetlands and Watercourses Agency met on March 21, 2023, but the minutes contain no recorded votes or decisions. The agenda lists two new applications (IW# 676 and IW# 677), with IW# 677 noted as tabled due to a petition, but no outcomes are stated. The meeting appears to have been procedural only.

• No substantive decisions recorded in minutes

DPW Subcommittee

The Enfield Department of Public Works Subcommittee will meet to approve prior meeting minutes, reconsider a fee request from the Enfield Regional Fire Commission (ERFC), and receive informational updates on April events. The group will also revisit fines for leaves and snow in public ways and address any additional items before adjourning.

• Reconsideration of fee request from Enfield Regional Fire Commission (ERFC)
• Informational update on April events
• Old business: fines for leaves/snow in public ways

Town Council

The Enfield Town Council is holding a special meeting with an executive session to discuss two property matters: the conveyance of Brainerd Park at 133 Brainard Road and a potential property acquisition on Enfield Street. No formal decisions are listed on the agenda; the items are for discussion only.

• Update on conveyance of Brainerd Park at 133 Brainard Road
• Potential property acquisition on Enfield Street

The Enfield Town Council met in special session and voted unanimously to enter executive session to discuss real estate negotiations regarding Brainerd Park and the possible acquisition of an Enfield Street property. No action or votes were taken during the executive session, and the meeting adjourned shortly after reconvening.

• Approved motion to enter executive session (11-0)
• Approved motion to adjourn (11-0)

Town Council

The Town Council will consider a contract extension for the Chief of Police through 2030 and discuss the potential conveyance of a portion of Brainerd Park. The body will also review proposed changes to town ordinances regarding vicious dogs and massage therapy establishments.

• Chief of Police contract extension to 2030
• Potential conveyance of a portion of Brainerd Park at 133 Brainard Road
• Proposed repeal of the Vicious Dogs Ordinance (Sections 10-51 through 10-56)
• Proposed repeal of the Massage Therapy Establishments Ordinance
• Extension of residential permit parking on Francis St., Highland Park, Pequot Ave., and Nonotuck St. through July 28, 2023

The Enfield Town Council approved a new seven-year contract for Police Chief Alaric Fox, effective March 20, 2023, through March 20, 2030, with a unanimous vote. The Council also authorized title searches and an advisory opinion request regarding Brainerd Park after the developer revised plans to no longer lease park land, and approved a 120-day temporary residential parking program on streets near Jimmy's Pub. The proposed Plan of Conservation and Development (POCD) failed to pass, with a 4-7 vote.

• Approved 7-year contract for Police Chief Alaric Fox (11-0)
• Authorized title searches for Brainerd Park and abutting properties (9-1-1)
• Requested advisory opinion from Attorney General's Charitable Trust Unit on Brainerd Park (9-1-1)
• Authorized tax assessment discussions with Fast Track Reality LLC (9-1-1)
• Approved 120-day residential parking program near Jimmy's Pub (9-0-1)
• Repealed Vicious Dogs ordinance (9-1-0)
• Scheduled public hearing on Massage Therapy Establishments ordinance repeal (10-0-0)
• POCD approval failed (4-7)

Board of Education

The Enfield Board of Education will meet to discuss policy revisions, approve minutes and payroll, and consider forming a PK-5 School Modernization Committee. The meeting includes reports from committees and a guest presentation on PK-5 schools.

• Policy Revisions – Second Reading
• Action on establishing a PK-5 School Modernization Committee
• Approval of February 2023 minutes and payroll
• PK-5 School Presentation by guest Armando Ramos

The Board voted to create a committee to investigate the modernization and potential reconfiguration of PK-5 schools. The Board also approved several policy revisions and certified February expenditures.

• Established PK-5 School Modernization Committee (9-0-0)
• Approved Policy #5113.2 Truancy (9-0-0)
• Approved Policy #5141.4 Reporting of Child Abuse, Neglect and Sexual Assault (9-0-0)
• Approved Policy #5145.511 Sexual Abuse Prevention and Education Program (5-4-0)
• Approved Policy #9325.2 Order of Business and Meeting Conduct (9-0-0)
• Approved February 2023 expenditures of $7,672,665.96 (9-0-0)
• Approved February 2023 Grant and Head Start expenditures of $891,417.53 (9-0-0)
• Approved February 14 and February 24 meeting minutes

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 (CMR), and owner's representative, along with approval of previous meeting minutes and subcommittee updates. This is a working session focused on project status and next steps.

• Approval of minutes from February 2 and February 16, 2023 meetings
• Architect report on renovation progress
• CMR (construction manager) report
• Owner's representative report
• Communications subcommittee report

Thompsonville Fire Commission

The Thompsonville Board of Fire Commissioners will convene a regular meeting at the Thompsonville Fire Station to receive reports from the treasurer and fire chief, hear public comments, and conduct routine business including approval of prior minutes.

The Thompsonville Fire Commission approved a 3% raise for Administrative Assistant Steneri effective July 1, 2023, and scheduled a budget workshop for March 22, 2023. The board discussed the proposed budget, noting a significant increase due to union contract negotiations, and reviewed options for tax billing services and surge protector bids. No other formal decisions were made.

• Approved 3% raise for Administrative Assistant Steneri (4-0)
• Scheduled budget meeting for March 22, 2023
• Incorporated tax billing presentation into Treasurer's report (4-0)
• Entered executive session for personnel (4-0, Pliszka abstaining)