Enfield public meetings in 2024

Town Council

The Enfield Town Council will hold a special meeting to decide whether to transfer $811,089.76 in American Rescue Plan Act funds from the 90 Alden Avenue project to the Grape Brook Pump Station. The meeting is procedural with only one substantive item listed.

• Resolution to transfer $811,089.76 ARPA funds from 90 Alden Avenue Project to Grape Brook Pump Station

The Enfield Town Council held a special meeting on December 30, 2024, and unanimously approved Resolution #7098 to transfer $811,089.76 in ARPA funds from the 90 Alden Avenue project to the Grape Brook Pump Station. The transfer was necessary to encumber the funds by the December 31, 2024 deadline. The meeting adjourned at 6:06 pm.

• Approved transfer of $811,089.76 ARPA funds from Alden Avenue Gym to Grape Brook Pump Station (10-0)

Tax Increment Financing Advisory Committee

The Tax Increment Financing Advisory Committee meeting scheduled for December 19, 2024, has been cancelled. No items were discussed or decided.

Economic Development Commission

The regular meeting of the Enfield Economic Development Commission scheduled for December 19, 2024, has been cancelled. No items were discussed or decided.

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Enfield Planning & Zoning Commission will hold public hearings on a special use permit for a new pylon sign at 555 Taylor Road and a text amendment to allow veterinary offices in BR zones. They will also review site plan modifications for a Dairy Queen at 395 Enfield Street and a truck terminal expansion at 188 Moody Road. The meeting includes routine items like minutes approval, reports, and a possible executive session.

• PH# 3109: Special use permit for new pylon sign at 555 Taylor Road (I-1 Zone)
• PH# 3110ZA: Text amendment to allow vet offices in BR Zones
• SPR# 1945: Site plan modification for Dairy Queen at 395 Enfield Street
• SPR# 1946: Site plan review for truck terminal expansion at 188 Moody Road
• PH# 3111: Special use permit for medical use at 10 Hazard Avenue, Unit 17 (to be received)

The Enfield Planning & Zoning Commission approved a special use permit for a new pylon sign at 555 Taylor Road, a text amendment allowing vet offices in BR zones, a site plan for a truck terminal expansion at 188 Moody Road, and a six-month extension for the Gale Toyota remodel. All votes were unanimous with no abstentions. The commission also sent a positive referral to the Town Council for an access easement at 319 Hazard Avenue.

• Approved special use permit PH#3109 for new pylon sign at 555 Taylor Road (7-0)
• Approved text amendment PH#3110ZA to allow vet offices in BR zones (7-0)
• Approved site plan SPR#1946 for truck terminal expansion at 188 Moody Road with 6 conditions (7-0)
• Approved six-month extension for SPR#1907 Gale Toyota remodel at 50 Palomba Drive (7-0)
• Sent positive referral to Town Council for access easement at 319 Hazard Avenue (7-0)
• Tabled site plan SPR#1945 for Dairy Queen at 395 Enfield Street to January 9, 2025

Aquifer Protection Agency

The Aquifer Protection Agency will meet to discuss an aquifer protection renewal for a property at 65 Hazard Avenue. The body will also establish its 2025 meeting calendar.

• ARA# 33 - 65 Hazard Avenue: Application for an Aquifer Protection Renewal for Activity D over the A45 Aquifer
• Establishment of the 2025 Meeting Calendar

The Aquifer Protection Agency approved an application for an aquifer protection renewal for Activity D over the A45 Aquifer at 65 Hazard Avenue. Staff reported the site was clean and free of violations, with no comments received from DEEP, the Department of Public Health, or the water company. The agency also confirmed receipt of the 2025 meeting calendar.

• Approved minutes from October 24, 2024 (7-0)
• Approved Aquifer Protection Renewal for Activity D at 65 Hazard Avenue (7-0)

Charter Revision Commission

The Charter Revision Commission is meeting to conduct a public hearing. No specific topics for discussion or decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Public hearing

The Enfield Charter Revision Commission held a public hearing on December 18, 2024, to solicit input on potential revisions to the Town Charter. One resident, George Young, offered suggestions regarding the Town Manager residency requirement, referendum language, grand list definition, and a mill rate or dollar cap for appropriations. No decisions were made; the commission only received public comment and set future meeting dates.

• No formal decisions made; public hearing only
• Received public comment from George Young on charter language changes
• Scheduled future meetings for January 9, 23, and 30

TC/BOE Joint Insurance Subcommittee

The Enfield Town Council/Board of Education Joint Health Insurance Subcommittee is meeting to hear updates from Lockton Benefits and review the health insurance fund balance. The agenda includes approval of prior minutes and discussion of any matters or issues.

• Update from Seth Lavigne, Account Executive at Lockton Benefits
• Health insurance fund balance report by John Wilcox
• Approval of minutes from October 7, 2024

Inland Wetlands & Watercourses Agency

The Inland Wetlands & Watercourses Agency is meeting to review permit applications for development projects. The body will consider requests for an EV charging station and a detached garage.

• IW# 711: Wetlands permit for an EV charging station and café at 1561 King Street
• IW# 713: Wetlands permit for a detached garage at 53 Oakwood Street
• IW# 714: Application for a horse training facility at 20 Oliver Rd.
• Enforcement report: Notice of Violation at 23 South River Street
• Enforcement report: 14 Cranbrook Boulevard

The agency approved a public hearing for a wetlands permit application at 20 Oliver Road. Members also discussed enforcement actions for wetlands violations and requested a new ordinance for violation fees.

• Approved public hearing for IW# 714 horse training facility at 20 Oliver Rd (7-0)
• Approved November 19, 2024 meeting minutes as amended (7-0)
• Granted extension for IW# 711 EV charging station at 1561 King Street to January 7, 2025
• Granted extension for IW# 713 detached garage at 53 Oakwood Street to January 7, 2025
• Tabled vote on 14 Cranbrook Boulevard violation pending report revision

Town Council

The Enfield Town Council will hold a special meeting with a closed executive session to discuss real estate negotiations at two properties and contract negotiations with the Teamsters union. No public votes or decisions are scheduled.

• Executive session on real estate negotiations at 17 Burnham Street and 90 Alden Avenue
• Executive session on contract negotiations with Teamsters union

The Enfield Town Council met in special session and immediately entered executive session to discuss real estate negotiations (17 Burnham Street and 90 Alden Avenue) and contract negotiations with Teamsters. No votes or actions were taken during the executive session, and the meeting adjourned without any substantive decisions.

• Entered executive session to discuss real estate and contract negotiations (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:40pm (unanimous)

Town Council

The Town Council will hold a public hearing regarding an ordinance on tobacco and cannabis use on public ways. The body will also vote on several fund transfers and appointments.

• Public hearing: Tobacco and Cannabis Use on Public Ways Ordinance
• Resolution to transfer $70,883 for an additional Assistant Town Attorney
• Resolution to rescind $395,784.64 transfer for pump stations at Moody Road, Pheasant Hill, Taylor Road, and Windsor Court
• Resolution to reappropriate $6,238.87 in ARPA funds for building materials at 810 Enfield Street
• Resolution to transfer $20,000 for the Town Hall Wayfinding Project

The Enfield Town Council approved a $485,543 fund transfer for four pump stations and reallocated $23,150 in ARPA funds from the Thompsonville Bike Path to the Grape Brook Pump Station. The council also waived $62,472 in property maintenance fines at 16 Fairlane Road and approved a revised Deputy Director-Operations job description. A public hearing on a tobacco and cannabis ordinance was closed with no public speakers, and the property maintenance ordinance amendment remained tabled.

• Approved $485,543 transfer for 4-Pack pump stations (unanimous)
• Approved $23,150 ARPA reallocation from Thompsonville Bike Path to Grape Brook Pump Station (unanimous)
• Waived $62,472 in property maintenance fines at 16 Fairlane Road (unanimous)
• Approved revised Deputy Director-Operations job description (unanimous)
• Approved $70,883 transfer for additional Assistant Town Attorney (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including $20,000 wayfinding project and $3,500 crossing guard (unanimous)
• Appointed Rebekah Halpin as Town Constable (unanimous)
• Tabled property maintenance ordinance amendment

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Enfield Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a regular meeting to consider two property-related cases: a variance request for a setback at 27 Booth Road and an appeal of a cease-and-desist order at 10 Wheeler Drive. The board will also approve minutes from prior special meetings, discuss the 2025 meeting calendar, and receive a town attorney report. An executive session is scheduled for a legal matter involving Raffia Farms, Inc.

• Variance request for setback relief at 27 Booth Road (ZBA# 2024-10-11)
• Appeal of ZEO cease-and-desist order at 10 Wheeler Drive (ZBA# 2024-11-20)
• Approval of minutes from Oct 28 and Nov 4 special meetings
• Discussion of 2025 meeting calendar
• Executive session on Raffia Farms, Inc. v. ZBA (110 Raffia Road)

The Zoning Board of Appeals denied a variance for 27 Booth Road (ZBA# 2024-10-11) and upheld an appeal of a cease and desist order for 10 Wheeler Drive (ZBA# 2024-11-20). The board also approved minutes from two prior special meetings and discussed the 2025 meeting calendar.

• Denied variance for 27 Booth Road (ZBA# 2024-10-11) (5-0)
• Upheld appeal of cease and desist order for 10 Wheeler Drive (ZBA# 2024-11-20) (5-0)
• Approved October 28, 2024 special meeting minutes (4-0-1)
• Approved November 4, 2024 special meeting minutes (4-0-1)

TC/BOE Security Committee

The Town Council and Board of Education Security Committee will meet to establish 2025 meeting dates. The committee will enter an executive session to discuss security strategy and the deployment of personnel or devices.

• 2025 Meeting Dates
• Executive session regarding security strategy and deployment of personnel or devices

Joint Facilities Committee

The Joint Facilities Committee meeting scheduled for December 12, 2024, has been cancelled. No other business was listed.

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission is holding a special meeting to discuss updates to the Enfield Zoning Regulations. The body will review a proposed Table of Uses by District and updates to Chapters 5 and 6 regarding commercial regulations.

• Proposed Table of Uses by District
• Enfield Zoning Regulations Chapter 5 and 6 Commercial

Commission on Aging

The Commission on Aging will meet to review the Senior Center focus and receive reports from various standing committees. The body will also discuss social services updates and Commission on Aging initiatives.

• Discussion on Senior Center focus regarding CRT cut back
• Reports on Senior Tax Relief Program and Nursing Home Project
• Updates on Senior Living TV Program and Grandparents Raising Grandchildren
• Notification of expiring terms for Michael Arnone, Jr., David Goyette, and Patricia Linehan

The Enfield Commission on Aging met on December 11, 2024, and approved the secretary's minutes and treasurer's report. The commission discussed various senior center activities, including a craft fair that raised $4,500, and received updates on programs like Senior Tax Relief and the Choices/Senior Medicare Patrol. No major policy decisions were made; most items were informational or routine approvals.

• Approved secretary's minutes (6-1-4)
• Approved treasurer's report by show of hands
• Noted $2,000 purchase order to Asnuntuck for Symposium expense
• Senior Tax Relief Committee recommended increasing volunteer hours to 75 (to be reviewed by Town Council)
• Discussed need for Town Council resolution on dispersing Senior Home Repair donations

Public Safety Subcommittee

The Public Safety Subcommittee will meet to discuss a crosswalk at the Dollar General on Raffia Road. The committee will also receive updates on school town security and the use of fire departments as ambulance locations.

• Crosswalk at Dollar General (Raffia Road)
• School Town Security update
• Using Fire Departments as Locations for Ambulances
• 2025 Meeting Dates

Prison / Town Liaison Committee

The Enfield Prison/Town Liaison Committee will review September minutes, set 2025 meeting dates, and begin inviting the Somers warden to quarterly meetings. Updates will be given on the physical agility training moved from Enfield CI to the Willard Building, a new soccer field location, and a solar field. The committee will also discuss facility projects, population counts, and significant incidents or policy changes at prisons.

• Set meeting dates for 2025
• Invite Somers warden to quarterly meetings
• Update on physical agility training moved from Enfield CI to Willard Building
• Update on new soccer field location
• Update on solar field

The committee approved the minutes from September 11, 2024, and set meeting dates for 2025 (March 12, June 11, September 10, December 10). Updates were provided on the COPAT training relocation, a new soccer field, solar fields, and facility projects, but no other formal decisions were made.

• Approved minutes of September 11, 2024, as amended (4-0)
• Approved 2025 meeting dates: March 12, June 11, September 10, December 10 (4-0)

Board of Education

The Board of Education will meet to discuss school indoor air quality and HVAC updates. The agenda includes reports from the School & State Finance Project and a review of policy revisions.

• Indoor Air Quality & HVAC Update
• Policy Revisions – Second Readings
• Approval of accounts and payroll for November 2025
• Date change for the April 22, 2025 Regular BOE Meeting
• Executive session regarding personnel matters

The Enfield Board of Education unanimously approved two new policies on gifts/grants/bequests and crowdfunding, and rescheduled its April 22, 2025 meeting to April 29, 2025. The board also accepted the superintendent's certification for November 2025 expenditures totaling $6,532,750.16 and grant/Head Start expenditures of $514,107.33. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting included informational presentations on education funding and HVAC/indoor air quality.

• Approved Policy #3280 Gifts, Grants, and Bequests to the District (9-0)
• Approved Policy #3281.2 Fundraising Campaigns – Crowdfunding (9-0)
• Changed April 22, 2025 BOE meeting to April 29, 2025 (9-0)
• Approved November 2025 expenditures of $6,532,750.16 (9-0)
• Approved November 2025 grant/Head Start expenditures of $514,107.33 (9-0)
• Approved minutes of November 26, 2024 meeting (9-0)

Enfield Athletic Hall of Fame

The Enfield Athletic Hall of Fame Committee meeting scheduled for December 10, 2024, at the Enfield Senior Center has been cancelled. The next meeting is set for January 14, 2025.

Agricultural Commission

The Enfield Agricultural Commission will hold its regular meeting on December 10, 2024, at 7:00 PM in the Enfield Room. The agenda consists entirely of procedural and administrative items with no substantive decisions or votes scheduled.

The commission discussed proposed definitions for farm stands, farm stores, and 'locally grown' products for zoning regulations. No formal votes were taken on these definitions, and the commission reviewed solar farm setbacks.

• Approved November 12, 2024 meeting minutes (6-0-0)
• Agreed to use US Congress definition for 'locally grown'
• Removed Tax Abatement Ordinances from the agenda

DPW Subcommittee

The Enfield DPW Subcommittee is meeting to discuss and potentially decide on several operational items, including playground surfacing, a facility use policy, school modernization, DPW equipment status, an EMS generator, and chip sealing roads. They will also receive updates on the Simon Road Sewer Project, Freshwater Brook Bridge, and Freshwater Brook Dredging. The meeting includes public participation and is scheduled for December 10, 2024, at 5:30 PM in the Scitico Room.

• Playground Surfacing
• Facility Use Policy
• School Modernization
• DPW Equipment Status
• EMS Generator

The Enfield DPW Subcommittee approved the November 12, 2024 minutes and the 2025 meeting schedule, both by unanimous 3-0 votes. No substantive decisions were made on playground surfacing, facility use policy, school modernization, equipment status, EMS generator, or chip sealing—these were discussed or deferred to leadership meetings. The next meeting is set for January 15, 2025.

• Approved November 12, 2024 minutes (3-0)
• Approved 2025 meeting schedule (3-0)
• Deferred playground surfacing discussion to leadership meeting
• Deferred facility use policy discussion to leadership meeting
• No action on school modernization, equipment status, EMS generator, or chip sealing

Enfield Beautification Committee

The Enfield Beautification Committee will hold its regular meeting to approve minutes from a prior session and discuss old business items including the budget, Bat House Project, Garden Club, Bylaws, and Adopt A Spot program. No new business items are listed on the agenda.

• Review of annual budget
• Update on Bat House Project
• Garden Club activities discussion
• Review of committee Bylaws
• Adopt A Spot program status

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will hold a regular meeting to conduct general business. The agenda includes discussions on 2024-2025 goals and a list of open space.

• ECC Goals for 2024-2025
• List of Open Space
• Update on CACIWC Seminars

The Enfield Conservation Commission held a regular meeting on December 10, 2024, with no public hearings or new business. The commission approved the November 12, 2024 meeting minutes and discussed setting goals for 2024-2025, including pursuing grants for natural resources, vernal pools, cleaning up a lot on Shaker Road, and planting trees. No formal votes were taken on these goals.

• Approved November 12, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Discussed 2024-2025 goals including grants, vernal pools, Shaker Road cleanup, and tree planting (no formal vote)

Charter Revision Commission

The commission is meeting to elect its officers and establish a schedule. The body will also review the charter revision process and FOIA guidelines.

• Election of Chair, Vice-Chair, and Secretary
• Discussion and approval of a date for an initial public hearing
• Discussion and approval of a meeting schedule

The Enfield Charter Revision Commission held its organizational meeting, electing Ken Nelson Jr. as Chair, Bob Cressotti as Vice-Chair, and Lora Anderson as Secretary. The commission set a public hearing for December 18, 2024, and adopted a regular meeting schedule through April 2025. All votes were unanimous, with Lewis Fiore abstaining from officer elections due to his belief that town council members should not be voting members of the commission.

• Elected Ken Nelson Jr. as Chair (7-0, Fiore abstained)
• Elected Bob Cressotti as Vice-Chair (7-0, Fiore abstained)
• Elected Lora Anderson as Secretary (8-0)
• Set public hearing for December 18, 2024, 6:30pm at Council Chambers, 820 Enfield Street (9-0)
• Adopted regular meeting schedule: Jan 9, Jan 23, Feb 13, Feb 27, Mar 13, Mar 27, Apr 3, 2025 (9-0)

Blight Review Committee

The Blight Review Committee will meet to discuss specific property cases and the 2025 meeting schedule. The committee is also reviewing the property maintenance process and revisions to the Property Maintenance Ordinance.

• Review of 5 Cedar Street
• Review of 16 Fairlane Road
• Property Maintenance Ordinance Revisions
• Property Maintenance Process discussion

The Enfield Blight Review Committee recommended waiving $62,472 in property maintenance fines for 16 Fairlane Road after confirming the property has been in compliance for three years. The committee also tabled the 5 Cedar Street case to allow CATIC more time for review, and approved the November 7, 2024 meeting minutes.

• Recommended waiver of $62,472 in fines for 16 Fairlane Road (4-0)
• Tabled 5 Cedar Street until March 6, 2024 (4-0)
• Approved November 7, 2024 special meeting minutes (3-0-1)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Enfield Planning & Zoning Commission will meet on December 5, 2024, to review several zoning applications, including a new pylon sign at 555 Taylor Road and site plan modifications for properties on Palomba Drive, Enfield Street, and a Dairy Queen location. The meeting will also include a public hearing for a pylon sign application and an informal review of a mall proposal.

• PH# 3109 - 555 Taylor Road: special use permit for a new pylon sign
• SPR# 1943 - 3 Palomba Drive: modification for rear building addition
• SPR# 1944 - 525 Enfield Street: site plan modification for multiple properties
• SPR# 1945 - 395 Enfield Street: site plan modification for Dairy Queen (tabled)
• Informal review of mall proposal

The Planning & Zoning Commission approved a site plan modification for an addition to Enfield Collision at 3 Palomba Drive, including a waiver reducing required parking from 94 to 33 spaces. The commission also approved a site plan modification for 525 Enfield Street allowing temporary storage and parking in a state right-of-way. A special use permit for a new pylon sign at 555 Taylor Road was tabled to the next meeting.

• Approved parking waiver from 94 to 33 spaces for 3 Palomba Drive addition (7-0)
• Approved SPR# 1943 for 48'x60' addition to Enfield Collision with 26 conditions (7-0)
• Approved SPR# 1944 for 525 Enfield Street site plan modification with one-year storage container extension (7-0)
• Tabled PH# 3109 for pylon sign at 555 Taylor Road to December 19, 2024 (7-0)
• Approved minutes from November 21, 2024 (7-0)

Inland Wetlands & Watercourses Agency

The Inland Wetlands & Watercourses Agency will meet to receive a new permit application and handle agency business. One previously scheduled item regarding an EV charging station has been postponed.

• IW# 713: Application for a wetlands permit to develop a detached garage at 53 Oakwood Street
• IW# 711: Application for an EV charging station and café at 1561 King Street continued until December 17, 2024

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, reports from the chair, treasurer, and liaisons, and discussions of old and new business. No specific projects, decisions, or public hearings are listed.

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

The Enfield Culture and Arts Commission met on December 3, 2024, and approved a $500 mini-grant request for Vincent Cassotta to perform Touch of Jazz concerts at Parkman and Crandall schools before winter break. The commission also accepted the November minutes with an edit, and discussed future events including a networking event for commissions and boards, and continuing the Open Mic series. No other formal votes were taken.

• Approved $500 for Vincent Cassotta Touch of Jazz concerts at Parkman and Crandall (motion by Nzima, second by Joyce)
• Accepted November meeting minutes with edit changing Enfield Fencing Club to New England Blades Fencing Club

Town Council

The Town Council is holding a special meeting to address Fire Department tax collection. The council will also enter executive session to discuss contract and real estate negotiations.

• Fire Department tax collection
• Real estate negotiations for Union Square
• Real estate negotiations for 90 Alden Avenue
• Contract negotiations with Teamsters

The Enfield Town Council held a special meeting and discussed a proposed ten-year agreement for the town to continue collecting fire district taxes at a reduced 2% fee, down from the current 3%. The fire districts agreed to take the proposal back to their boards for a formal vote. No final decision was made at this meeting.

• Proposed 10-year contract with fire districts at 2% tax collection fee (no vote taken)
• Held executive session on real estate and contract negotiations (approved unanimously)

Town Council

The Town Council will hold a public hearing and vote on an enabling ordinance for the Central Connecticut Solid Waste Authority. The body is also deciding on several fund transfers for infrastructure and town maintenance.

• Resolution to reappropriate $572,739 for Simon Road Sewer Repair
• Request for $207,000 for Town Hall painting, millwork and gutter repair
• Resolution to transfer $65,000 for yard waste, street sweepings and catch basin debris disposal
• Resolution amending the Property Maintenance Ordinance
• Resolution to settle property tax assessment appeal for Enfield Square Mall Properties

The Enfield Town Council adopted the updated Central Connecticut Solid Waste Authority (CCSWA) enabling ordinance, which streamlines future bylaw amendments. The council also authorized a settlement of the Enfield Square Mall property tax assessment appeal, reducing the combined fair market value of six properties to $17,000,000. Several fund transfers were approved for various projects, and the property maintenance ordinance amendment was tabled for further discussion.

• Adopted CCSWA enabling ordinance update (8-1)
• Authorized Enfield Square tax appeal settlement, reducing six properties' value to $17M
• Approved $65,000 transfer for yard waste and catch basin debris disposal
• Approved $15,000 transfer for Household Hazardous Waste Day
• Approved $207,000 transfer for Town Hall painting and gutter repair
• Approved $572,739 reappropriation for Simon Road sewer repair
• Tabled property maintenance ordinance amendment
• Set public hearing for tobacco and cannabis ordinance on Dec 16

Board of Education

The Board of Education will meet to discuss first and second readings of policy revisions. The agenda includes updates on FY2025 state and federal grants and an executive session regarding school security.

• FY2025 State and Federal Grants update
• First and second readings of policy revisions
• Executive session on school security matters
• Reports from the JFK Building Committee and Joint Security Committee

The Enfield Board of Education approved policy revisions as second reading (7-2) and approved two new policies as first readings, including one on gifts and grants with an amendment. Vice Chairman Peter Jonaitis announced his resignation effective December 11th. The board also received a detailed presentation on state and federal grants and discussed a recent lockdown at Enfield High School.

• Approved policy revisions as second reading (7-2, Jonaitis and Kober dissenting)
• Approved Policy #3280 Gifts, Grants, and Bequests as first reading with amendment (9-0)
• Approved Policy #3281.2 Fundraising Campaigns - Crowdfunding as first reading (9-0)
• Approved minutes of November 12, 2024 meeting (9-0)
• Entered executive session for security matters (9-0)
• Vice Chairman Jonaitis announced resignation effective December 11th

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will meet to discuss a variance application for a property at 27 Booth Road. The board will also review the 2025 meeting calendar.

• ZBA# 2024-10-11: Variance request for setback requirements at 27 Booth Road (Map 59/Lot 64)

Ethics Commission

The Ethics Commission will meet to elect officers and review its rules of procedure. The body will also enter an executive session to review pending, closed, and current complaints.

• Election of officers
• Review of Rules of Procedure
• Executive session regarding ethics complaints

The Enfield Ethics Commission held a special meeting where it unanimously reelected Joel Cox as chair and decided to keep its current rules of procedure. The commission also discussed recruitment for vacancies and agreed to share its needs at an upcoming Town Council meeting. An executive session reviewed complaints and previous matters with no votes or actions taken.

• Reelected Joel Cox as Chair (unanimous)
• Maintained current rules of procedure (consensus)
• Agreed to discuss recruitment needs at upcoming Town Council meeting (consensus)

General Government Subcommittee

The Enfield General Government Subcommittee will meet to consider hardship tax relief requests and a veterans exemption. The agenda also includes discussions on opioid settlements, farmer tax reductions, tax collection trends, and town fund balances.

• Hardship Tax Relief Request – Shaw
• Hardship Tax Relief Request - Michaels
• Veterans Exemption
• Solar Farms on Town Owned Property
• Tax Reduction Opportunities for Farmers

The General Government Subcommittee approved two hardship tax relief requests: a $2,000 tax credit for Shaw (unanimous) and a one-time $205 waiver for Michaels (3-0). They also removed a solar farm item from the table and tabled a farmer tax reduction discussion. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved $2,000 hardship tax credit for Shaw (unanimous)
• Approved $205 one-time tax waiver for Michaels (3-0)
• Removed solar farms on town-owned property from table (3-0)
• Tabled tax reduction opportunities for farmers
• Recommended special meeting for veterans exemption in January

JFK Renovation Building Committee

The John F. Kennedy Middle School Building Committee is meeting to discuss the ongoing renovation project. The agenda includes reports from the architect, construction manager, and owner's representative, as well as approval of invoices by the budget subcommittee. No major decisions are listed; the meeting focuses on project updates and routine approvals.

• Approval of minutes from September 19, 2024 regular meeting
• Architect report on renovation progress
• Construction manager (CMR) report
• Owner's representative report
• Approval of invoices by budget subcommittee

Economic Development Commission

The regular meeting of the Enfield Economic Development Commission scheduled for November 21, 2024, has been cancelled. No items were discussed or decided.

Tax Increment Financing Advisory Committee

The Enfield Tax Increment Financing Advisory Committee meeting scheduled for November 21, 2024, was cancelled. A special meeting was held on November 7, 2024.

Aquifer Protection Agency

The Enfield Aquifer Protection Agency is holding a regular meeting with a standard agenda including approval of prior minutes, an enforcement officer's report, public communication, and continued or new public hearings. The only specific new business is adopting the 2025 meeting calendar. The agenda is largely procedural with no substantive items detailed.

• Approval of minutes from October 24, 2024
• Enforcement Officer's Report
• Public hearings (continued and new)
• 2025 Meeting Calendar adoption

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Enfield Planning & Zoning Commission will hold its regular meeting on November 21, 2024, at 7:00 PM in Council Chambers. The agenda is largely procedural, including approval of minutes, reports, and public participation, with a few substantive items such as public hearings, bond releases, and land conveyances.

• Public hearing PH# 3108ZA to amend Thompsonville District zoning for Honeycomb Real Estate Partners & GRAVA Properties
• Bond release SPR# 1908 for 210 Moody Road landscape improvements
• Conveyance of land at 10 North Maple Street and sale of town land at 1 Knox Street
• Applications SPR# 1943 (3 Palomba Drive addition) and SPR# 1944 (525 Enfield Street site plan modification)
• Special use permit PH# 3109 for a new pylon sign at 555 Taylor Road

The Planning & Zoning Commission approved PH# 3108ZA, amending portions of Section 8.120 of the Thompsonville District zoning regulations, with three amendments, effective December 9, 2024. The Commission also approved two land conveyance referrals to the Town Council and two referrals to the Town Attorney for zoning violations. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved PH# 3108ZA Thompsonville District zoning text amendments with 3 amendments (7-0)
• Approved landscape bond release for SPR# 1908 at 210 Moody Road (7-0)
• Sent positive referral to Town Council for land donation at 10 North Maple Street (7-0)
• Sent positive referral to Town Council for sale of 1 Knox Street (7-0)
• Referred excavation violation on Jarmoc Property on Grant Road to Town Attorney (7-0)
• Referred zoning violations at Yankee Castings, 243 Shaker Road, to Town Attorney (7-0)
• Approved minutes from October 24 and November 12, 2024 meetings (7-0)
• Accepted 2025 meeting calendar

Historic District Commission

The Enfield Historic District Commission will hold its regular November 2024 meeting to conduct routine procedural items such as roll call, approval of prior minutes, public participation, and reading of legal notices. No substantive decisions, ordinances, or public hearings are listed on the agenda.

Inland Wetlands & Watercourses Agency

The Inland Wetlands & Watercourses Agency will hold a regular meeting on November 19, 2024, to review several permit applications and an enforcement matter. The agenda includes new business items for a single-family home, an EV charging station with café, a commercial timber harvest, and a truck parking facility, plus a cease and desist order report. The meeting will also cover minutes, a town attorney report, and the 2025 meeting calendar.

• AAA#140 – 27 Booth Road: agent approval for single-family home construction (R-33 Zone)
• IW#711 – 1561 King Street: wetlands permit for EV charging station with café in Upland Review Area (BG Zone)
• DPN#2024-11-01 – 317 George Washington Road: determination of permit needed for commercial timber harvest (R-44 Zone)
• IW#712 – 188 Moody Road: wetlands permit for truck parking and maintenance facility (I-1 Zone)
• Enforcement report: Cease and Desist Order at 10 Wheeler Drive

The Inland Wetlands & Watercourses Agency approved a wetlands permit for a truck parking and maintenance facility with a 50,000 square foot industrial building at 188 Moody Road, and ruled that a 75-acre commercial timber harvest at 317 George Washington Road does not need a permit. The agency continued the application for an EV charging station with café at 1561 King Street to allow revised plans to be reviewed, and accepted the withdrawal of a single-family home application at 27 Booth Road while waiving fees already paid. It also kept a cease and desist order active for unauthorized retaining wall construction at 10 Wheeler Drive and approved the 2025 meeting calendar.

• Approved IW# 712 wetlands permit for truck parking/maintenance facility and 50,000 sq ft industrial building at 188 Moody Road (7-0)
• Ruled DPN# 2024-11-01 timber harvest at 317 George Washington Road does not need a permit as a harvest as of right (7-0)
• Continued IW# 711 wetlands permit for EV charging station with café at 1561 King Street (7-0)
• Accepted withdrawal of AAA#140 at 27 Booth Road; waived fees already paid, applicant to pay difference for future application (7-0)
• Kept cease and desist order active for 10 Wheeler Drive pending full application or further communication (7-0)
• Approved 2025 meeting calendar as proposed (6-0, one abstention)
• Approved October 15, 2024 meeting minutes (7-0)
• Approved November 12, 2024 special meeting minutes as amended to include 7:00pm start time (5-0, two abstentions)

Town Council

The Enfield Town Council is meeting to enter an executive session to discuss real estate negotiations involving the Nathan Hale School property and the Enfield Square Mall tax appeal, as well as contract negotiations with police and EMS. No public action is scheduled; the meeting is expected to adjourn after the session.

• Executive session on real estate negotiations for Nathan Hale School, 5 Taylor Road
• Executive session on Enfield Square Mall tax appeal (Enfield Square Realty, LLC et al. v. Town of Enfield)
• Executive session on police contract negotiations
• Executive session on EMS contract negotiations

The Enfield Town Council held a special meeting that consisted entirely of an executive (closed) session. The council discussed real estate negotiations for Nathan Hale School and a tax appeal for Enfield Square Mall, as well as police and EMS contract negotiations. No public decisions, votes on ordinances, or budget approvals were recorded in the minutes.

• Approved motion to enter Executive Session (10-0 show of hands)
• Discussed Nathan Hale School real estate negotiations in closed session
• Discussed Enfield Square Mall tax appeal in closed session
• Discussed Police and EMS contract negotiations in closed session
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous show of hands)

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee

The Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee meeting scheduled for November 18, 2024, at 6 PM has been cancelled. No items will be discussed or decided at this meeting.

• Meeting cancellation notice for November 18, 2024

Town Council

The Town Council will hold a public hearing and vote on a TIF policy change. The body is also deciding on the purchase of a portion of 90 Alden Avenue and the sale of 5 Taylor Road.

• Public hearing and resolution regarding TIF Policy Change
• Purchase and sale agreement to acquire a portion of 90 Alden Avenue
• Purchase and sale agreement for the sale of 5 Taylor Road
• CIF 2030 application for the Enfield Marketplace Project
• Fund transfers including $9,449 for Public Safety and $7,500 for Historic Documents Preservation

The Enfield Town Council approved a resolution authorizing the Town Manager to negotiate and enter a purchase and sale agreement for a 38,000+ square foot parcel at 90 Alden Avenue, including the former St. Adalbert School gymnasium, for use as a recreation and youth services facility. The council also approved a $1.4 million fund transfer for the purchase, funded partly by ARPA funds. Additionally, the council approved the sale of 5 Taylor Road to The Court LLC for a mixed-use sports complex and residential development, and authorized a $10 million Community Investment Fund application for the Enfield Marketplace project.

• Authorized Town Manager to negotiate purchase of 90 Alden Ave parcel (unanimous)
• Approved $1.4M fund transfer for 90 Alden Ave purchase (unanimous)
• Approved sale of 5 Taylor Road to The Court LLC (unanimous)
• Authorized $10M CIF 2030 application for Enfield Marketplace (unanimous)
• Approved $47,579 transfer for additional School Resource Officer (unanimous)
• Authorized agreement with CliftonLarsonAllen for BOE internal control review (unanimous)
• Approved revised Collector of Revenue and Assessor job descriptions (unanimous)
• Set public hearing for CCSWA ordinance on Dec 2, 2024 (unanimous)

Joint Facilities Committee

The Enfield Joint Facilities Committee is holding a meeting to discuss ongoing roof updates and handle the replacement of resigned members. The agenda also includes the approval of previous meeting minutes from October 24, 2024.

• Update on Roofs
• Replacing Resigned Members
• Approval of Minutes from October 24, 2024

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Enfield Planning & Zoning Commission is holding a special meeting on November 14, 2024. The agenda includes routine items like minutes approval, reports, and correspondence, plus a new application from Honeycomb Real Estate Partners & GRAVA Properties to amend portions of Section 8.120, the Thompsonville District, as it relates to the TD zone. No public hearings are listed for this meeting.

• Application PH# 3108ZA by Honeycomb Real Estate Partners & GRAVA Properties to amend Section 8.120, Thompsonville District (TD zone)
• Approval of minutes from October 24, 2024
• Town Attorney report from October 23, 2024
• Bond release(s)
• Review of bylaws

Commission on Aging

The Commission on Aging will meet to discuss the Senior Center focus and receive updates on social services. The body will also review reports from various standing committees and the Town Council.

• CRT cut back discussion regarding Senior Center focus
• Reports on Senior Living TV program and Senior Tax Relief Program
• Update on Nursing Home Project
• Review of terms expiring in January 2025 for Michael Arnone, Jr., David Goyette, and Patricia Linehan

The Enfield Commission on Aging met and approved the secretary's and treasurer's reports. Members discussed how to allocate over $10,000 in donations from the defunct Senior Minor Home Repair Program, deciding to notify the town manager of their desire to direct the funds to senior programs. They also approved $3,750 for reprinting 5,000 copies of the Blue Book.

• Approved secretary's report with correction (6-0-5)
• Approved treasurer's report for October
• Discussed use of $10,000+ donations for senior programs; will notify town manager
• Approved $3,750 for printing 5,000 Blue Book copies

Public Safety Subcommittee

The Enfield Public Safety Subcommittee will meet to discuss new items including a crosswalk at Dollar General on Raffia Road and an ordinance prohibiting use of liquor, marijuana, smoking, and electronic cigarettes. They will also receive updates on school town security and using fire departments as locations for ambulances, with Chief Riggott. The meeting includes roll call, approval of minutes, and a special guest appearance by Sarah Brown, JFK Principal.

• Crosswalk at Dollar General (Raffia Road)
• Ordinance prohibiting use of liquor, marijuana, smoking, electronic cigarettes
• Update on school town security
• Update on using fire departments as locations for ambulances – Chief Riggott
• Special guest Sarah Brown, JFK Principal

Enfield Beautification Committee

The Enfield Beautification Committee will meet to review old business and new business. Discussion items include the budget, the Adopt a Spot program, and Little Library Boxes.

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

DPW Subcommittee

The Enfield DPW Subcommittee is meeting to discuss and receive updates on several public works items, including playground surfacing, facility use policy, school modernization, DPW equipment status, an EMS generator, and chip sealing roads. The agenda also includes updates on specific projects like Powder Hollow, a bike path crack seal, sidewalks, the EHS drainage project, and leaf pickup. This is a working meeting with no final decisions listed on the agenda.

• Playground Surfacing
• Chip Sealing Roads
• EMS Generator
• EHS Drainage Project
• Leaf Pickup

The DPW Subcommittee held a discussion-only meeting with no votes taken on substantive items. Members discussed poured-in-place playground surfacing, whether the full Town Council should decide on charging sports groups, a possible meeting with the Board of Education on school modernization, and the DPW equipment status. The only formal action was approving the October 8, 2024 minutes (3-0).

• Approved October 8, 2024 meeting minutes (3-0)
• Discussed playground surfacing; no vote
• Discussed facility use policy; no vote
• Discussed school modernization; no vote
• Reviewed DPW equipment status; no vote
• Discussed chip sealing candidate roads; no vote

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Enfield Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a special workshop meeting to discuss Chapter 4 of the Enfield Zoning Regulations, which covers Residential Districts. The meeting is procedural with no formal decisions expected.

The Planning & Zoning Commission held a workshop to discuss Chapter 4 of the Enfield Zoning Regulations on Residential Districts. They reviewed various sections and recommended changes, but no formal votes or final decisions were made. The meeting adjourned unanimously at 7:07 pm.

• Discussed Chapter 4 Residential Districts and recommended changes (no vote)

Enfield Culture and Arts Commission

The Enfield Culture and Arts Commission is holding a monthly meeting on Tuesday, November 12, 2024, at 6:30 pm in the Scitico Room at Town Hall. The agenda consists entirely of standard procedural items, including roll call, approval of previous minutes, remarks from officials, and updates on old and new business.

• Roll Call
• Acceptance of Minutes
• Treasurer's Report
• Old Business
• New Business

The Enfield Culture and Arts Commission approved a $500 sponsorship for the Enfield Community Chorus's holiday concerts, continuing last year's support. They also approved $120 for Festival of Trees reception refreshments and accepted the October meeting minutes. The meeting included updates on the Enfield Art Squash event, Thompson Hall renovations, and 250th anniversary plans.

• Approved $500 sponsorship for Enfield Community Chorus holiday concerts
• Approved $120 for Festival of Trees reception refreshments
• Accepted October meeting minutes

Enfield Athletic Hall of Fame

The Enfield Athletic Hall of Fame Committee’s November 12, 2024 meeting at the Enfield Senior Center was cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled for January 14, 2025.

Agricultural Commission

The Agricultural Commission will meet to review unfinished business regarding zoning and tax ordinances. The body will also discuss a solar farm update and priority parcels for farmland preservation.

• Farm Friendly Zoning Regulations
• Tax Abatement Ordinances update
• Siting Council Hearing update for solar farm at 141 Town Farm Road
• Priority parcels for Community Farmland Preservation
• 2025 Meeting Calendar

The Agricultural Commission approved its October 8, 2024 meeting minutes and the 2025 meeting calendar. It discussed draft Farm Friendly Zoning Regulations, including definitions and a statement of purpose, but took no vote. The commission also noted that a tax abatement ordinance likely will not be acted on by the Town Council, that a court ruled in favor of a solar farm at 141 Town Farm Road, and that a parcel near the Scantic River was purchased by Jarmoc Farms.

• Approved October 8, 2024 meeting minutes (5 yes, 0 no, 1 abstain)
• Approved 2025 meeting calendar (6 yes, 0 no, 0 abstain)
• Adjourned at 8:48pm (unanimous)

Inland Wetlands & Watercourses Agency

The Inland Wetlands & Watercourses Agency is holding a special meeting to conduct business. The agency will specifically address Cease and Desist Orders for two properties.

• Cease and Desist Order for 10 Wheeler Drive
• Cease and Desist Order for 59 Cottage Rd.

The Inland Wetlands & Watercourses Agency voted to keep a cease and desist order in place for 59 Cottage Road after the homeowner excavated without a permit. The order was issued November 5, 2024, following a complaint about retaining wall work. The homeowner was told to apply for a new wetlands permit and add silt fencing. A separate cease and desist for 10 Wheeler Drive was postponed to November 19, 2024.

• Cease and desist order for 59 Cottage Rd. kept in place (unanimous)
• Cease and desist order for 10 Wheeler Dr. postponed to Nov. 19, 2024

Board of Education

The Enfield Board of Education will hold a regular meeting with several action items, including approval of FY2024-25 Head Start grants and updating authorized signers for the Gifted & Talented Investment Account. The board will also discuss policy revisions (first readings) and make appointments to the Suffield Regional Agriscience Center Consulting Committee. Reports from the superintendent, committees, and liaisons will be presented, along with routine approvals of minutes and accounts/payroll for September 2024.

• Approval of FY2024-25 Head Start Grants
• Discussion & action on updating authorized signers for the Gifted & Talented Investment Account
• Policy revisions – first readings
• Suffield Regional Agriscience Center Consulting Committee appointments
• Approval of accounts and payroll for September 2024

The Enfield Board of Education unanimously approved the FY2024-25 Head Start Grants and Approval Statements, and updated authorized signers for the Gifted & Talented Investment Account. Policy revisions passed on first reading with a 7-2 vote, with two members dissenting. The board also approved October 2025 expenditures and payroll, and the meeting minutes.

• Approved FY2024-25 Head Start Grants and Approval Statements (9-0)
• Approved updating authorized signers for Gifted & Talented Investment Account (9-0)
• Approved policy revisions as first reading (7-2, Jonaitis and Kober dissenting)
• Approved Suffield Regional Agriscience Center Consulting Committee appointments (9-0)
• Approved October 2025 expenditures of $7,704,426.62 (9-0)
• Approved October 2025 grant and Head Start expenditures of $468,295.81 (9-0)
• Approved Regular Meeting Minutes of November 12, 2024 (8-0-1, Jonaitis abstaining)

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will meet to review unfinished business and new administrative items. The agenda includes an update on a Siting Council hearing for a solar farm and the establishment of commission goals.

• Siting Council Hearing Update for Solar Farm at 141 Town Farm Road
• ECC Goals for 2024-2025
• 2025 Meeting Calendar
• List of Open Space

The Enfield Conservation Commission approved its 2025 meeting calendar and the minutes from the October 8, 2024 meeting. No public hearings or financial matters were discussed. The commission also discussed a potential open space acquisition near the Scantic River, but the property was sold to Jarmoc Farm, and they plan to notify the new owners about aquifer protection rules.

• Approved October 8, 2024 meeting minutes (6-0-1)
• Approved 2025 meeting calendar (6-0)

TC/BOE Security Committee

The Enfield Town Council and Board of Education Security Committee held a special meeting on Friday, November 8, 2024, at Town Hall. The agenda consisted of roll call, an executive session regarding security strategy, deployment of security personnel, or devices affecting public security, and a discussion of next steps.

• Executive session concerning security strategy, deployment of security personnel, or devices affecting public security

The Enfield Town Council/Board of Education Joint Security Committee held a special meeting on November 8, 2024. The committee entered executive session and adjourned without taking any votes. No substantive decisions were made.

Blight Review Committee

The Blight Review Committee is meeting to discuss property updates and a specific property at 155 Elm Street.

• Discussion of 155 Elm Street
• Property updates

The Enfield Blight Review Committee met and approved amended minutes from September 5, 2024. No new or old business was discussed. The committee discussed the 155 Elm Street property, where the Town Council approved foreclosure on an outstanding lien, and no action was taken by the committee. Lien updates were provided, and the meeting adjourned.

• Approved amended minutes for September 5, 2024 (4-0)
• No action taken on 155 Elm Street foreclosure; foreclosure to proceed
• Adjourned meeting at 4:53 pm (4-0)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The regular Planning & Zoning Commission meeting scheduled for November 7, 2024 has been cancelled. A special meeting is scheduled for November 14, 2024 at 7:00 p.m. in the Town Council Chambers, with the agenda to follow. The next regular meeting is set for November 21, 2024.

• Regular meeting of November 7, 2024 cancelled
• Special meeting scheduled for November 14, 2024 at 7:00 p.m. in Town Council Chambers
• Next regular meeting set for November 21, 2024

Tax Increment Financing Advisory Committee

The Enfield Tax Increment Financing Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss old business including the Priority Property List and applications related to the 147 Elm Street CEA and Tax Assessment Agreement. The agenda also includes an executive session, minutes approval, and roll call.

• Priority Property List review
• 147 Elm Street CEA & Tax Assessment Agreement applications
• Executive Session

The Tax Increment Financing Advisory Committee met in a special session on November 7, 2024, but the minutes record no substantive decisions. The agenda included approval of minutes, an executive session, and discussion of the Priority Property List and 147 Elm Street CEA & Tax Assessment Agreement applications, but no votes or outcomes are recorded.

Inland Wetlands & Watercourses Agency

The Inland Wetlands & Watercourses Agency will meet to conduct agency business and review new applications. The primary item is a request for agent approval for a residential project.

• AAA#140 – 27 Booth Road: Application for Agent Approval for construction of a single-family home

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Enfield Zoning Board of Appeals will review two variance applications at this meeting. One seeks relief from setback requirements for a property at 10 North Maple Street, and another requests similar relief for a property at 27 Booth Road. The board will also discuss the status of an excavation project at Jarmoc Farms on Grant Road.

• ZBA# 2024-10-9 – 10 North Maple Street – variance for setback requirements (section 4.10.3)
• ZBA# 2024-10-11 – 27 Booth Road – variance for setback relief (section 4.10.3)
• Discussion on status for Jarmoc Farms excavation on Grant Road

The Enfield Zoning Board of Appeals approved a variance for a land swap at 10 North Maple Street, which will increase a non-conformity in lot size but align the rear property line with neighboring lots. The board also tabled a variance application for 27 Booth Road and approved the August 26, 2024 special meeting minutes. No other substantive decisions were made; the June 24, 2024 minutes were tabled, and an executive session on a pending lawsuit resulted in no votes or decisions.

• Approved variance ZBA# 2024-10-9 for 10 North Maple Street (5-0)
• Tabled variance ZBA# 2024-10-11 for 27 Booth Road (5-0)
• Approved August 26, 2024 special meeting minutes (5-0)
• Tabled approval of June 24, 2024 minutes until next meeting

Social Services Subcommittee

The Social Services Town Council Subcommittee is meeting to discuss senior meal programs in Enfield. No other substantive items are listed on the agenda.

• Senior meal programs in Enfield

Library Board of Trustees

The Enfield Library Board of Trustees will hold a routine meeting to review past minutes, discuss old and new business, and confirm the date for the next meeting. No major decisions or new items are listed on the agenda.

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Enfield Zoning Board of Appeals held a special meeting on October 28, 2024, consisting entirely of procedural and administrative items with no substantive decisions or discussions.

The Enfield Zoning Board of Appeals met in special session and entered executive session to discuss two pending lawsuits (Jarmoc Real Estate LLC v. ZBA and Raffia Farms, Inc. v. ZBA). No votes were taken and no decisions were made during the meeting, which adjourned shortly after returning to open session.

• Entered executive session to discuss litigation (unanimous)
• Exited executive session with no votes or decisions (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:51pm (unanimous)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Enfield Zoning Board of Appeals will meet to review two variance applications under section 4.10.3. The board will also approve minutes from previous meetings and receive reports from the Town Attorney. No substantive decisions are scheduled beyond the variance hearings.

• ZBA# 2024-10-9 – 10 North Maple Street – variance request for section 4.10.3
• ZBA# 2024-10-11 – 27 Booth Road – variance request for setback relief under section 4.10.3

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission will meet to discuss new and continued public hearings. The agenda includes a review of draft zoning regulations and a site plan modification for a battery energy storage system.

• SPR# 1942: Site Plan Modification for a Battery Energy Storage System at 3 Weymouth Road
• Review of draft chapters 1-3 of Enfield Zoning Regulations by Don Poland
• CGS §8-24 Referral regarding the discontinuance of Enfield Terrace and Enfield Terrace Extension
• PA 23-142 regarding Family/Childcare or Group Homes

The Commission approved a positive referral to the Town Council to discontinue Enfield Terrace and Enfield Terrace Extension. It also moved staff recommendations regarding Public Act 23-142 to the town manager. A presentation was held regarding draft zoning regulations and a proposed battery energy storage system.

• Approved positive referral to Town Council for discontinuance of Enfield Terrace and Enfield Terrace Extension (7-0)
• Approved moving staff recommendations for PA 23-142 (Family/Childcare or Group Homes) to the town manager (7-0)
• Approved October 10, 2024 meeting minutes (7-0)

Joint Facilities Committee

The Joint Facilities Committee is meeting to discuss updates on roofs, review an invoice, and consider replacing resigned members. The agenda is mostly routine, with no public hearings or major decisions listed.

• Update on roofs
• Invoice review
• Replacing resigned members

The Joint Facilities Committee approved an invoice for grant application services related to Alcorn, and discussed updates on several roof projects. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting was largely informational.

• Approved Invoice 23027.01-i4 from Russell & Dawson for $1,160.00 for Alcorn grant applications (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from August 29, 2024 (unanimous)

Aquifer Protection Agency

The Aquifer Protection Agency will meet to conduct regular business and review a registration renewal. The body will also consider a new Aquifer Agent.

• Appointment of Stephen Hiney as New Aquifer Agent
• ARA# 32: Aquifer Protection Registration Renewal for 113 North Maple Street (Map 82/Lot 4)

The Aquifer Protection Agency adopted Stephen Hiney as a new Aquifer Protection Agent following his certification. The board also approved the renewal of aquifer protection registration for 113 North Maple Street, noting that staff inspections found no violations. No other substantive business was conducted during the meeting.

• Approved minutes from September 26, 2024 (show of hands vote)
• Adopted Stephen Hiney as Aquifer Protection Agent (show of hands vote)
• Approved ARA# 32 registration renewal for 113 North Maple Street (roll call vote)

Fair Rent Commission

The Enfield Fair Rent Commission will hold its regular meeting on October 23, 2024, at 5:30 PM in the Town Hall Council Chambers. The agenda includes procedural items such as roll call, approval of minutes, and a review of complaint outcomes, with no new business or decisions scheduled.

The Enfield Fair Rent Commission met on October 23, 2024, and approved the minutes from the August 28, 2024 meeting as amended. During new business, members discussed the need for a process to follow up on complaints to ensure compliance, and considered adding a letter to the memorandum packet requesting follow-up. No votes were taken on this matter, and the next meeting date was not set.

• Approved minutes from 8.28.24 as amended (motion by K. Hemmeler, second by W. LeBeau)
• Discussed adding a follow-up letter to complaint memorandum packets (no vote taken)

Historic District Commission

The Enfield Historic District Commission will hold its regular meeting on October 23, 2024, at 7:00 PM in Council Chambers. The meeting includes procedural items and a public hearing for a solar panel installation application at a historic property.

• HDC# 496 – 1162 Enfield Street – Certificate of Appropriateness for roof-mounted solar panels (Trio Solar, Applicant; Abdelaziz Yousseff, Owner)

The Historic District Commission voted 0-4-0 to deny a Certificate of Appropriateness for roof-mounted solar panels at 1162 Enfield Street (Trio Solar, applicant; Abdelaziz Yousseff, owner). Commissioners said the panels as proposed would face Enfield Street and affect the character of the home and the district, and did not meet the guidelines. The commission also approved the September 25, 2024 minutes as amended, 4-0-0. No other substantive business was recorded.

• Denied Certificate of Appropriateness for roof-mounted solar panels at 1162 Enfield Street (0-4-0)
• Approved September 25, 2024 minutes as amended (4-0-0)
• Reopened and then closed public hearing HDC#496 on the solar application (4-0-0 each)
• Adjourned the meeting at 7:50 PM (4-0-0)

Board of Education

The Enfield Board of Education will hold its regular meeting on October 22, 2024, at Council Chambers. The board will discuss and potentially act on the 2025 schedule of regular meetings. Other items include approval of minutes, accounts, and payroll, as well as committee and liaison reports.

The Board of Education unanimously approved the 2025 schedule of regular meetings. Guests from the Youth Vote program and the Registrar of Voters provided updates on election procedures, including early voting and drop boxes. Board members discussed school modernization needs and special education support, but no new policies or contracts were approved.

• Approved 2025 Schedule of Regular Meetings (8-0-0)
• Approved October 8, 2024 minutes (8-0-0)
• No accounts or payroll approved
• No executive session held

Town Council

The Enfield Town Council will meet on October 21, 2024, to discuss and vote on several resolutions, including the purchase of 78 Main Street and the sale of 5 Taylor Road. The meeting will also include appointments to the Zoning Board of Appeals and a public hearing for a TIF policy change.

• Resolution to purchase 78 Main Street, Enfield, CT
• Resolution to sell 5 Taylor Road, Enfield, CT
• Resolution to transfer $20,078 from CT Office of Early Childhood (OEC) FY 2025 School Readiness Grant
• Appointment of Christine DeBonee (D) to Zoning Board of Appeals until 1/1/28
• Appointment of Dana Palmer (R) to Zoning Board of Appeals Alternate until 1/1/26

The Enfield Town Council adopted the Capital Region Natural Hazard Mitigation Plan Update 2024-2029, which makes the town eligible for FEMA funding. The council also reestablished the Senior Volunteer Tax Program for FY2026 with a $100,000 cap. Several other resolutions were approved, including accepting a drainage easement, transferring funds for DUI enforcement and a DPW lift repair, and appointing two members to the Zoning Board of Appeals. A motion to remove the sale of 5 Taylor Road from the table failed.

• Adopted Capital Region Natural Hazard Mitigation Plan Update 2024-2029 (7-1, 1 abstention)
• Reestablished Senior Volunteer Tax Program FY2026 with $100,000 cap (10-0)
• Accepted 25-foot drainage easement over 525 Enfield Street (10-0)
• Approved $32,132 transfer for CT Conference of Municipalities membership (9-1)
• Approved $13,000 transfer for DPW in-ground heavy duty post lift repair (9-0)
• Appointed Christine DeBonee to Zoning Board of Appeals (10-0)
• Appointed Dana Palmer as Zoning Board of Appeals alternate (10-0)
• Motion to remove 5 Taylor Road sale from table failed (4-6)

Town Council

The Town Council will hear presentations from two auditing firms, Clifton Larson Allen, LLP and Marcum, LLP. The meeting also includes an executive session to discuss real estate and litigation.

• Auditor presentations from Clifton Larson Allen, LLP and Marcum, LLP
• Real estate negotiations for Nathan Hale School at 5 Taylor Road
• Real estate negotiations for 78 Main Street
• Pending litigation regarding Enfield Square Mall Tax Appeal (Enfield Square Realty, LLC, et al. v. Town of Enfield)

The Enfield Town Council held a special meeting on October 21, 2024, primarily to hear presentations from two firms—Marcum LLP and Clifton Larson Allen LLP—regarding internal procedures and control audit services. The council entered executive session to discuss real estate negotiations and pending litigation, but no votes or actions were taken during that session. The meeting adjourned without any substantive decisions.

• Entered executive session to discuss real estate negotiations and pending litigation (unanimous)
• Heard presentations from Marcum LLP and Clifton Larson Allen LLP on internal audit services
• Adjourned meeting at 7:16 pm (unanimous)

General Government Subcommittee

The Enfield General Government and Finance Subcommittee is meeting to discuss priority items including solar farms on town-owned property, motor vehicle tax abatements, opioid settlements, and farmer tax reduction opportunities. The committee will also receive updates on current tax collections, fund balances, emergency medical services balances, and insurance balances.

• Solar Farms on Town Owned Property
• MV Tax Abatement – Kimani
• Opiod Settlements
• Tax Reduction Opportunities for Farmers
• Finance Update on Current Tax Collections and Fund Balances

The subcommittee tabled solar farm proposals on town-owned property on a case-by-case basis (2-1), and voted to remove the motor vehicle tax abatement item (3-0). They also discussed opioid settlement updates, tax reduction options for farmers, and a finance update on tax collections, but took no final action on those items.

• Tabled solar farms on town-owned property, case-by-case (2-1)
• Removed MV tax abatement item (3-0)
• Accepted July 19, 2024 minutes (2-1, 1 abstention)

Economic Development Commission

The Enfield Economic Development Commission meeting scheduled for October 17, 2024, was cancelled and moved to October 16, 2024. No decisions or discussions occurred at the originally planned meeting.

Tax Increment Financing Advisory Committee

The Enfield Tax Increment Financing Advisory Committee will meet to approve minutes, discuss the Priority Property List and proposed TIF fund use, and review applications for 147 Elm Street including a CEA and tax assessment agreement. A policy amendment and items of interest on the DPRAT Program and a recent business breakfast are also on the agenda.

• Review Priority Property List
• Discuss proposed utilization of TIF funds
• Consider 147 Elm Street CEA & Tax Assessment Agreement applications
• Review Policy Amendment
• Hear recap of Business Breakfast & Job Fair

The Tax Increment Financing Advisory Committee met and approved the September 19, 2024 minutes with a correction. The committee discussed the 147 Elm Street CEA and Tax Assessment Agreement applications, which include an off-site improvement, and agreed to request a fiscal impact analysis from the Finance Director before the next Town Council meeting. No final decisions were made on the application.

• Approved September 19, 2024 minutes with name correction (all in favor)
• Agreed to request Finance Director draft fiscal impact information for 147 Elm Street project
• Agreed to meet before next Town Council meeting to discuss options

Economic Development Commission

This is a special meeting of the Enfield Economic Development Commission. The agenda is mostly procedural, including roll call, approval of minutes from November 2023, and a report from the Economic & Community Development Office. No specific decisions or proposals are listed.

• Approval of minutes from November 2023
• Report from Economic & Community Development Office

The Enfield Economic Development Commission held a special meeting with no substantive decisions beyond approving the November 2023 minutes. Discussions covered a business breakfast, a potential newsletter, a welcome packet for new residents, housing options for older residents, and improving the Hazardville area. No formal actions were taken on these topics.

• Approved November 2023 meeting minutes (7-0-0)

Inland Wetlands & Watercourses Agency

The Inland Wetlands & Watercourses Agency is holding its regular meeting to review two wetland permit applications, receive a new application, and discuss amended bylaws. The agency will also hear public communication, approve minutes, and receive reports from the town attorney, enforcement, and planning staff.

• IW# 709 – 226 Brainard Rd: wetlands permit for a detached garage in the Upland Review Area (William and Carolyn Herbert)
• IW# 710 – 3 Palomba Drive: modification of Wetlands Permit IW# 689 for an addition at Enfield Collision (Thomas Adamczyk, Balise Automotive Realty)
• AAA#140 – 27 Booth Road: agent approval application for a single-family home (Erik Szyluk, Paul Rivard III)
• Review of Amended Bylaws
• Minutes of September 17, 2024 meeting

The Inland Wetlands & Watercourses Agency approved permits for a detached garage and an auto repair shop addition. The agency also referred a property at 92 Post Office Road to the Town Attorney following reports of wetlands violations. Additionally, the agency approved revisions to its bylaws.

• Approved wetlands permit for detached garage at 226 Brainard Rd
• Approved modified wetlands permit for addition at 3 Palomba Drive with site specific conditions
• Referred IW # 677 - 92 Post Office Road to the Town Attorney's office
• Approved revised IWWA bylaws with correction to Section 5
• Approved September 17, 2024 meeting minutes

Social Services Subcommittee

The Enfield Social Services Subcommittee will meet to discuss Senior Meal programs. No formal decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Senior Meal programs discussion

TC/BOE Security Committee

The Town Council and Board of Education Security Committee will meet to discuss security strategy and the deployment of personnel or devices. The meeting includes an executive session regarding public security.

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

The Town Council/Board of Education Joint Security Committee held a special meeting on October 11, 2024, at Enfield Town Hall. The committee entered executive session at 9:34 AM and adjourned at 10:18 AM, with no votes taken during the session. The only new business was scheduling the next meeting for November 8, 2024, at 9:15 AM. No substantive decisions were made.

• Scheduled next meeting for November 8, 2024, at 9:15 AM
• Held executive session with no votes taken

Joint Facilities Committee

The Joint Facilities Committee meeting scheduled for October 10, 2024, has been cancelled. No other business was listed.

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Enfield Planning & Zoning Commission will hold its regular meeting on October 10, 2024, at 7:00 PM in Council Chambers. The agenda includes procedural items, reports from the Town Attorney and Zoning Enforcement Officer, and public participation. Two public hearings are scheduled: one for a special use permit at 140 Brewster Road and another for a two-family conversion at 1655 King Street.

• Site Plan modification for retail space at 917 Enfield Street (SPR# 1941)
• Special Use Permit for commercial vehicle at 140 Brewster Road (PH# 3105)
• Special Use Permit for two-family conversion at 1655 King Street (PH# 3107)
• Site Plan Modification for Battery Energy Storage System at 3 Weymouth Road (SPR# 1942)

The Enfield Planning & Zoning Commission denied a special use permit (PH# 3105) for a commercial vehicle at 140 Brewster Road, with all seven commissioners voting no. The commission also approved a special use permit (PH# 3107) for a two-family conversion at 1655 King Street, including a site plan waiver. Chair Francis Alaimo stepped down and Commissioner Linda DeGray was elected as the new Chair.

• Denied special use permit for commercial vehicle at 140 Brewster Road (7-0)
• Approved special use permit for two-family conversion at 1655 King Street (7-0)
• Approved site plan waiver for 1655 King Street (7-0)
• Closed public hearing for PH# 3105 (7-0)
• Closed public hearing for PH# 3107 (7-0)
• Elected Linda DeGray as new Chair (9-0)
• Approved minutes from September 26, 2024 (6-0-1)

Commission on Aging

The Commission on Aging will meet to receive reports from standing committees and discuss senior center focus. The agenda includes updates on social services and Town Council reports.

• Senior Minor Repair Program Study Committee report
• Senior Tax Relief Program report
• Senior Living TV Program update
• Grandparents Raising Grandchildren report
• Social Services update

The Commission on Aging approved spending $3,750 to reprint 5,000 copies of the Blue Book. Members discussed the reduction in Elderly Nutrition Program services, which will cut meal service from 5 to 3 days a week in Enfield, and planned a meeting to address the impact. The commission also discussed distributing $10,041.20 in donations from the defunct Senior Minor Repair Program, pending Town Council approval.

• Approved $3,750 for 5,000 copies of the Blue Book reprint (all approved)
• Accepted September 2024 treasurer's report (all approved)
• Accepted minutes of previous meeting (7-1-3)
• Requested removal of Senior Minor Home Repair Program from monthly agendas
• Discussed distribution of $10,041.20 in donations from defunct Senior Minor Repair Program (no decision)
• Noted reduction in Elderly Nutrition Program services from 5 to 3 days per week (reported)

Commission on Aging

The Enfield Commission on Aging will meet on October 9, 2024, to discuss updates from social services, standing committee reports, and new initiatives. The meeting includes a treasurer’s report, senior center focus items, and town council updates.

Public Safety Subcommittee

The Enfield Public Safety Subcommittee is meeting to discuss new and ongoing public safety items. They will consider a crosswalk at Dollar General on Raffia Road and an ordinance prohibiting liquor, marijuana, smoking, and electronic cigarettes. Updates include school-town security, EHS discussion, using fire departments for ambulances, and Route 5 school zone signs.

• Crosswalk at Dollar General (Raffia Road)
• Ordinance prohibiting use of liquor, marijuana, smoking, electronic cigarettes
• School Town Security update
• Using Fire Departments as Locations for Ambulances (tabled 4/10/24)
• Route 5 School Zone Signs (tabled 3/13/24)

The Public Safety Subcommittee held a procedural meeting with no substantive votes. Members approved prior minutes, removed several agenda items, and discussed a potential crossing guard at Dollar General and a town ordinance on substance use, but took no action on either.

• Approved minutes from September 11, 2024 (all in favor)
• Removed Cold Harbor Seafood & Market from agenda (all in favor)
• Removed EHS discussion from agenda (all in favor)
• Removed Route 5 School Zone Signs from agenda (all in favor)
• Agreed to invite JFK Middle School Principal Sarah Brown to next meeting (no vote)
• Adjourned at 3:57 PM (all in favor)

DPW Subcommittee

The Enfield DPW Subcommittee is meeting to discuss department equipment, an EMS generator, road chip sealing, and various project updates including Powder Hollow, bike path crack sealing, sidewalks, drainage at EHS, leaf pickup, and the facility use policy. The agenda also includes approving past minutes and public participation.

• DPW Equipment Status
• EMS Generator
• Chip Sealing Roads
• Powder Hollow, Seal Crack on Bike Path, Miscellaneous Sidewalks, EHS Drainage Project, Leaf Pickup, Facility Use Policy Updates

The Enfield DPW Subcommittee met on October 8, 2024, and approved the minutes from August 7 and September 10, 2024, both by 3-0 votes. No substantive decisions were made; the meeting consisted of updates and discussions on equipment status, an EMS generator, chip sealing candidates, and various projects. The chair directed the DPW director to discuss facility use fees at a Leadership meeting for possible Town Council consideration.

• Approved August 7, 2024 minutes (3-0)
• Approved September 10, 2024 minutes (3-0)

Agricultural Commission

The Agricultural Commission will meet to review unfinished business regarding zoning and tax ordinances. The body will also receive an update on a solar farm hearing and discuss priority parcels for farmland preservation.

• Farm Friendly Zoning Regulations
• Tax Abatement Ordinances update
• Solar Farm siting council hearing update for 141 Town Farm Road
• Priority parcels for Community Farmland Preservation

The Agricultural Commission approved a motion to request the Town of Enfield pay the Connecticut Farm Bureau annual membership dues. They also discussed and planned next steps for reviewing farm-friendly zoning regulations, including forming a sub-committee to finalize comments by December 2024. No public hearings or public participation were held.

• Approved motion to request Town pay CT Farm Bureau annual dues (unanimous)
• Formed sub-committee (Cote, LaPlante, Wyzga) to work on farm-friendly zoning review
• Set November 22, 2024 meeting for sub-committee
• Agreed to finalize zoning comments by December 2024 meeting

Board of Education

The Enfield Board of Education will meet to discuss and take action on a financial banking institution application. The board will also review the ED-099 Agreement for Child Nutrition Programs and receive a presentation on ParentSquare.

• Discussion and action regarding Financial Banking Institution Application
• Approval of ED-099 Agreement for Child Nutrition Programs Authorized Signer Form
• ParentSquare presentation by Dr. Wiley
• Approval of accounts and payroll for September 2024

The Enfield Board of Education unanimously approved a credit card application with M&T Bank for approved budget purchases and authorized Superintendent Moccio and Deputy Superintendent Longey as signers for the Child Nutrition Program. The board also approved September 2025 expenditures totaling $6,110,257.13 and grant/Head Start expenditures of $975,816.21. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting included presentations and discussions on ParentSquare, school updates, and budget planning.

• Approved M&T Bank credit card application (9-0)
• Approved Superintendent and Deputy Superintendent as authorized signers for Child Nutrition Program ED-099 (9-0)
• Approved September 2025 expenditures of $6,110,257.13 (9-0)
• Approved September 2025 grant and Head Start expenditures of $975,816.21 (9-0)
• Approved minutes of September 24, 2024 regular and special meetings (9-0)

Conservation Commission

The Enfield Conservation Commission is holding a regular meeting with routine items like minutes approval and financial approvals. They will receive an update on the solar farm at 141 Town Farm Road from the Siting Council hearing and discuss goals for 2024-2025. New business includes a list of open space. No public hearings are scheduled.

• Solar Farm - 141 Town Farm Road - Siting Council Hearing Update
• ECC Goals for 2024-2025
• List of Open Space
• Approval of minutes from September 10, 2024
• Approval of invoices and financial matters

The Enfield Conservation Commission met on October 8, 2024, and approved the minutes from its September 10, 2024 meeting. No public hearings, public participation, or financial matters were addressed. The commission tabled discussions on its 2024-2025 goals and the list of open space until the next meeting. The next regular meeting is scheduled for November 12, 2024.

• Approved September 10, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Tabled ECC Goals for 2024-2025 until next meeting
• Tabled List of Open Space until next meeting

TC/BOE Joint Insurance Subcommittee

The Town Council and Board of Education Joint Health Insurance Subcommittee will meet to receive updates on benefits and the insurance fund balance. The meeting includes reports from a benefits account executive and a review of fund finances.

• Benefits update from Lockton Benefits Account Executive Seth Lavigne
• Health Insurance Fund Balance report from John Wilcox

The Town Council/Board of Education Joint Health Insurance Subcommittee met on October 7, 2024, and received a benefits update from Lockton account executive Seth Lavigne, including a handout review and discussion of trends and two drivers for health insurance. John Wilcox also provided an update on the health insurance fund balance. No formal decisions or votes were recorded; the meeting was informational and procedural.

• Heard Lockton benefits update from Seth Lavigne
• Discussed health insurance trends and two cost drivers
• Received health insurance fund balance update from John Wilcox
• Scheduled next meeting for December 17, 2024 at 3 pm

Town Council

The Enfield Town Council is meeting in executive session to discuss pending litigation, real estate negotiations, and contract negotiations. These are closed-door discussions, and no public decisions are expected on the agenda.

• Enfield Square Mall tax appeal litigation
• Nathan Hale School property at 5 Taylor Road
• 78 Main Street property
• Teamsters Union contract negotiations

The Enfield Town Council met in special session and immediately entered executive session to discuss pending litigation, real estate negotiations, and contract negotiations. No votes or actions were taken during the executive session, and the meeting adjourned shortly after reconvening.

• Entered executive session to discuss pending litigation, real estate negotiations, and contract negotiations (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:23 pm (unanimous)

Town Council

The Enfield Town Council will meet on October 7, 2024, to decide on several resolutions including asset disposals, infrastructure funding, and property transactions. The meeting also includes a public hearing on proposed revisions to the Property Maintenance Ordinance.

• Public hearing on proposed revisions to the Property Maintenance Ordinance
• Resolution authorizing $50,000 transfer to Drainage/Erosion Control CIP Account
• Resolution authorizing $395,000 transfer for 4-Pack pump stations (Moody Road, Pheasant Hill, Taylor Road, Windsor Court)
• Resolution to purchase 78 Main Street, Enfield, CT
• Resolution to appoint members to the Enfield Charter Revision Commission

The Enfield Town Council held a public hearing on proposed revisions to the Property Maintenance Ordinance, hearing resident concerns but taking no vote on the matter. The Council then approved a resolution establishing an 11-member Charter Revision Commission, amended to include three council members as voting members, and appointed eight residents. Several other resolutions were approved, including a $50,000 transfer for drainage/erosion control repairs, a $395,784.64 transfer for pump station upgrades, non-union wage increases totaling $180,862.66, and a letter to state officials regarding electric rates.

• Approved Charter Revision Commission resolution as amended, with 3 council members as voting members (11-0)
• Approved $50,000 transfer to Drainage/Erosion Control CIP account (11-0)
• Approved $395,784.64 transfer for 4-Pack pump stations (11-0)
• Approved $180,862.66 in non-union COLA wage increases (11-0)
• Approved letter to Governor and legislators regarding electric rates (10-1)
• Approved Registrar of Voters stipend increase from $68,000 to $88,000 (10-1)
• Approved updated Recreation Residency Policy (11-0)
• Appointed Lynda Laureano to Historic District Commission (8-2)

Inland Wetlands & Watercourses Agency

The Inland Wetlands & Watercourses Agency is meeting to conduct business and review permit applications. The body will consider a new application for a detached garage and a modification for a commercial addition.

• IW# 709: Wetlands permit application for a detached garage at 226 Brainard Rd
• IW# 710: Modification of Wetlands Permit (IW# 689) for an addition at 3 Palomba Drive (Enfield Collision)

Enfield Culture and Arts Commission

This is a procedural monthly meeting of the Enfield Culture and Arts Commission with no substantive agenda items listed. The agenda covers standard items like roll call, minutes approval, reports, and old/new business, with no specific decisions or discussions detailed.

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

The Enfield Culture and Arts Commission approved a $600 deposit for logo design services for the Art Squash event and a $500 mini-grant for a cultural concert at Eli Whitney School. The commission also authorized a $600 budget for the Enfield Public Library's 150th birthday celebration and $160 for a Festival of Trees craft session. Additionally, the commission moved the Poetry Festival to April 2025 and rescheduled their November meeting to November 12.

• Approved $600 deposit for Art Squash logo design (unanimous)
• Approved $500 mini-grant for Eli Whitney cultural concert (unanimous)
• Approved $600 budget for library 150th birthday supplies (unanimous)
• Approved $160 budget for Festival of Trees craft session (unanimous)
• Accepted September 3, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Aquifer Protection Agency

The Enfield Aquifer Protection Agency is holding a regular meeting to discuss routine business, including approval of previous meeting minutes and an enforcement officer's report. The main item of new business is a public hearing on an aquifer protection registration application for Mad Hatter Auto Repair at 14 Cranbrook Blvd, which is located over the A48/A50 Aquifers. No other substantive decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Public hearing on ARA# 31 - 14 Cranbrook Blvd, aquifer protection registration for Mad Hatter Auto Repair, applicant/owner Sam & Zak, LLC, Map 56/Lot 33, BL Zone
• Approval of minutes from July 25, 2024 meeting
• Enforcement Officer's report
• Public communication and petitions

The Enfield Aquifer Protection Agency approved an aquifer protection registration for Mad Hatter Auto Repair at 14 Cranbrook Blvd, allowing the existing auto repair business to continue operating over the A48/A50 aquifers. The approval was unanimous (6-0). No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting also approved the July 25, 2024 minutes.

• Approved ARA# 31 aquifer protection registration for Mad Hatter Auto Repair (6-0)
• Approved minutes of July 25, 2024 (6-0)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Enfield Planning & Zoning Commission will hold its regular meeting on September 26, 2024, at 7:00 PM in Council Chambers. The agenda is largely procedural, but it includes four new public hearings for special-use permits at properties on North Street, Elm Street, Brewster Road, and Abbe Road.

• PH# 3102 – 117 North Street: Special-use permit for a construction office and home occupation/professional office
• PH# 3104 – 98 (90C) Elm Street: Special-use permit for a new drive-thru and two additional tenants
• PH# 3105 – 140 Brewster Road: Special-use permit to allow one commercial vehicle onsite
• PH# 3106 – 160 Abbe Road: Special-use permit for a farm store

The Enfield Planning & Zoning Commission approved a special use permit for a drive-thru at the Zen Leaf cannabis facility (98 Elm St) with 24 conditions plus 3 additional, and approved a construction office at 117 North St with 35 conditions. A commercial vehicle permit at 140 Brewster Road was tabled for more information, and a farm store at 160 Abbe Road was approved with 24 conditions. All votes were unanimous except one against the North St approval.

• Approved PH# 3104 drive-thru at 98 Elm St with 24+3 conditions (7-0)
• Approved PH# 3102 construction office at 117 North St with 35 conditions (6-1, Petronella no)
• Tabled PH# 3105 commercial vehicle at 140 Brewster Road (6-1, Kruzel no)
• Approved PH# 3106 farm store at 160 Abbe Road with 24 conditions (7-0)
• Approved 12-month extension for building permit at 92 Main St (7-0)
• Approved minutes from Sept 12 special and regular meetings (7-0)

Joint Facilities Committee

The Joint Facilities Committee meeting scheduled for September 26, 2024, has been cancelled.

Water Pollution Control Authority

The Water Pollution Control Authority Subcommittee is meeting to receive updates on infrastructure and funding. The discussion focuses on the status of the pollution control plant, pump stations, and ongoing sewer work.

• Update on Water Pollution Control Plant
• Update on Pump Stations
• Update on Roads 2021-2025 Sewer Work Needed
• Update on remaining funding for all WPC projects
• Update on current emergency repair

The Water Pollution Control Authority subcommittee met and received updates on the treatment plant's NPDES permit renewal, pump station projects, sewer work on roads, funding status, equipment, and an emergency repair. No formal decisions were made; the only action was adding an agenda item about Amtrak repair requests.

• Added agenda item on Amtrak repair requests for Thompsonville (all in favor)
• Adjourned meeting at 4:50 PM (all in favor)

Historic District Commission

The Historic District Commission will hold public hearings for two Certificates of Appropriateness. The body will determine if proposed exterior changes to two properties meet historic district standards.

• HDC# 495: Roof replacement at 1290 Enfield Street
• HDC# 496: Installation of roof-mounted solar panels at 1162 Enfield Street

The Enfield Historic District Commission approved a Certificate of Appropriateness for a roof replacement at 1290 Enfield Street (HDC#495) and tabled a solar panel installation application at 1162 Enfield Street (HDC#496) to allow for reconfiguration and documentation. Both actions were approved unanimously. The meeting also included approval of minutes from July 3 and July 24, 2024.

• Approved roof replacement at 1290 Enfield Street (HDC#495) (4-0)
• Tabled solar panel installation at 1162 Enfield Street (HDC#496) for reconfiguration and documentation (4-0)
• Approved minutes of July 3, 2024 (4-0-2)
• Approved minutes of July 24, 2024 (5-0-1)

Board of Education

The Enfield Board of Education held a special meeting on September 24, 2024, primarily to conduct interviews for the John F. Kennedy principal position. The board unanimously voted to enter executive session for personnel matters, interviewed the finalist candidate, and took no actions during the session. The meeting adjourned without any substantive decisions.

• Entered executive session to interview JFK principal finalist (9-0)
• Adjourned special meeting (unanimous)

Board of Education

The Enfield Board of Education is holding a regular meeting. The main action item is a possible decision on appointing the principal for John F. Kennedy School. The board will also receive reports from the superintendent and committees, and approve minutes and payroll for several months.

• Action on appointing the John F. Kennedy Principal
• Approval of minutes from September 10, 2024 regular meeting
• Approval of accounts and payroll for June 2024, July 2025, and August 2025
• Line item transfers for FY2024
• Superintendent's report on EPS update

The Enfield Board of Education appointed Sarah Brown as the John F. Kennedy principal, with one abstention. The board also approved the minutes from the September 10 meeting and certified expenditures for June, July, and August, including line item transfers. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Appointed Sarah Brown as JFK principal (8-0-1, Jonaitis abstained)
• Approved minutes of September 10, 2024 (7-0-2, Jonaitis and Kober abstained)
• Approved June 2024 expenditures of $1,561,129.22 (9-0)
• Approved June 2024 grant/Head Start expenditures of $1,747,272.48 (9-0)
• Approved July 2024 expenditures of $3,015,439.01 (9-0)
• Approved July 2024 grant/Head Start expenditures of $248,934.66 (9-0)
• Approved August 2024 expenditures of $4,814,059.93 (9-0)
• Approved August 2024 grant/Head Start expenditures of $256,188 (9-0)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Enfield Zoning Board of Appeals held a procedural meeting with no new business or decisions. All agenda items were routine or administrative, including approval of prior meeting minutes and an executive session for pending litigation.

Board of Assessment Appeals

The Board of Assessment Appeals is holding a special meeting to handle organizational matters and to deliberate and vote on assessment appeals heard in September 2024. The agenda is mostly procedural, with the main action being decisions on the appeals.

• Deliberate and vote on assessment appeals heard in September 2024
• Discuss organizational, procedural, and correspondence matters
• Review and discuss minutes

Tax Increment Financing Advisory Committee

The Enfield Tax Increment Financing Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss old business, including a priority property list and proposed use of TIF funds, and new business, including applications for CEA and tax assessment agreements for 92 Main Street and 147 Elm Street, as well as the North River Street development and a charter amendment. The meeting is open to the public and may include an executive session if needed.

• 92 Main Street CEA & Tax Assessment Agreement applications
• 147 Elm Street CEA & Tax Assessment Agreement applications
• North River Street Development
• Charter Amendment
• Upcoming DPRAT Program and Business Breakfast & Job Fair

The Enfield TIF Advisory Committee approved minutes from prior meetings and discussed several items. The applicant for 92 Main Street withdrew the CEA request, focusing only on the Tax Assessment Agreement. The committee held the 147 Elm Street application to the October meeting, requesting additional information including designs. The committee recommended drafting changes to the TIF policy amendment (charter amendment) for a vote at the next meeting.

• Approved April 20, 2023 minutes (3-0-1, Pyzner abstained)
• Approved July 18, 2024 minutes (4-0-0)
• 92 Main Street CEA request withdrawn by applicant; Tax Assessment Agreement to proceed
• 147 Elm Street application held to October meeting pending additional information
• Recommended drafting changes to TIF policy amendment for next meeting vote

Economic Development Commission

The September 19, 2024 meeting of the Enfield Economic Development Commission was canceled due to lack of new business. No items were discussed or decided.

• Meeting canceled due to lack of new business

Leisure Subcommittee

The Leisure Services Sub-Committee is meeting to discuss policies regarding recreation residency and the adult volleyball league. The body will also review recommendations for disc golf and the Master Plan for Parks, Playgrounds and Recreational Open Space.

• Alcohol Ordinance at Higgins Park
• Parkman Upgrades
• Recreation Residency Policy
• Disc Golf Recommendations
• Master Plan for Parks, Playgrounds and Recreational Open Space

Inland Wetlands & Watercourses Agency

The Inland Wetlands & Watercourses Agency will meet to discuss new and pending permit applications. The body will review requests for property modifications near protected wetlands.

• IW# 708: Application for pond dredging, structure removal, and deck construction at 167 Shaker Road
• IW# 709: Application for a detached garage in the Upland Review Area at 226 Brainard Rd
• Review of Bylaws

The Inland Wetlands & Watercourses Agency approved a permit for pond dredging and the construction of a deck and shed at 167 Shaker Road. The agency also reviewed enforcement reports for two properties and discussed potential bylaw updates.

• Approved IW# 708 - 167 Shaker Road for pond dredging, structure removal, and deck construction (7-0-1)
• Approved September 3, 2024 meeting minutes (9-0-0)
• Decided to continue holding all meetings in-person rather than virtually

Town Council

The Town Council will review funding transfers for library and park improvements. The body is also deciding on residency policies for recreation and the establishment of a Charter Revision Commission.

• Request for $401,784.64 transfer for the Central Library Roof Project
• Request for $93,400 transfer for new dugouts at Powder Hollow Park Baseball Diamond
• Grant documents for Brownfield Municipal Grant Program at 90 Elm Street and 33 North River Street
• Resolution to authorize foreclosure of property maintenance fines for 48 Prospect Street and 155 Elm Street
• Proposed revisions to the Property Maintenance Ordinance

The Enfield Town Council approved a reduced $5,000 transfer for removing dugouts and installing fencing at Powder Hollow Park baseball diamond, amended from the original $93,400 request. The Council tabled a resolution adopting a revised Recreation Residency Policy. Several other resolutions were approved, including fund transfers for the Central Library roof, grant applications for brownfield sites, and foreclosure authorizations for two properties.

• Approved $5,000 transfer for Powder Hollow dugout removal and fencing (10-1, Resolution #7022 as amended)
• Tabled revised Recreation Residency Policy (Resolution #7024)
• Approved $415,500 transfer for Central Library roof project (11-0, Resolution #7023 as amended)
• Authorized Brownfield grant applications for 90 Elm Street and 33 North River Street (11-0, Resolutions #7025, #7026)
• Established America250 Coordinating Committee (11-0, Resolution #7027 as amended)
• Set one early voting location at Town Hall for November election (11-0, Resolution #7028)
• Authorized foreclosure for property maintenance fines at 48 Prospect Street (10-0, Resolution #7030)
• Authorized foreclosure for property maintenance fines at 155 Elm Street (11-0, Resolution #7031)

Town Council

The Enfield Town Council will hold a special meeting to discuss real estate negotiations in executive session, followed by a presentation on the 33 North River Street development. The meeting is open to the public at 6:00 PM in the Scitico Room, with a move to Council Chambers at 6:30 PM.

• Nathan Hale School property negotiations (5 Taylor Road)
• 33 North River Street Development Presentation

The Enfield Town Council held a special meeting on September 16, 2024, during which it entered executive session to discuss real estate negotiations for Nathan Hale School (5 Taylor Road) but took no votes or actions there. The council then received a presentation from Honeycomb Real Estate Partners and Grava Properties about a proposed transit-oriented development at 33 North River Street, consistent with Enfield's Plan of Conservation and Development. No formal decisions were made; the meeting adjourned without substantive action.

• Entered executive session to discuss Nathan Hale School real estate negotiations (unanimous)
• Heard presentation on 33 North River Street development (no action taken)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

TC/BOE Security Committee

The Town Council and Board of Education Security Committee will meet to discuss security strategy and personnel. The meeting includes an executive session to address specific security deployments.

• Eagle Academy SSO Floater
• Stowe Building Access
• Security strategy and deployment of security personnel or devices

The Town Council/Board of Education Joint Security Committee held a special meeting on September 13, 2024, and went into executive session. No votes were taken during the session, and the meeting adjourned without any substantive decisions. The next meeting is scheduled for October 11, 2024, at 9:15 AM.

• Held executive session (no votes taken)
• Scheduled next meeting for October 11, 2024, at 9:15 AM

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Enfield Planning & Zoning Commission will hold public hearings on four special-use permit applications, including a setback modification, excavation activities, a construction office, and a liquor store. The commission will also consider a bond release for 210 Moody Road and appoint a member to the Economic Development Commission.

• Bond release for SPR# 1908 at 210 Moody Road
• PH# 3100: Special-use permit modification to encroach 8 feet into setback at 31 Pheasant Hill Drive
• PH# 3101: Special-use permit for excavation at 117 North Street and Parcel 100-6
• PH# 3102: Special-use permit for construction office and home occupation at 117 North Street
• PH# 3103: Special-use permit for Class 3 liquor store at 130 Elm Street, Unit 50

The Enfield Planning & Zoning Commission approved three special-use permits: a sunroom encroachment at 31 Pheasant Hill Drive (6-1), excavation activities at 117 North Street (7-0), and a liquor store relocation to 130 Elm Street (7-0). A fourth application for a construction office at 117 North Street was tabled. The commission also released a bond for 210 Moody Road and appointed a liaison to the Economic Development Commission.

• Approved special permit PH# 3100 for sunroom encroachment at 31 Pheasant Hill Drive (6-1)
• Approved special permit PH# 3101 for excavation at 117 North Street (7-0)
• Tabled special permit PH# 3102 for construction office at 117 North Street
• Approved special permit PH# 3103 for liquor store at 130 Elm Street (7-0)
• Released $3,050 erosion bond for 210 Moody Road (7-0)
• Appointed Commissioner DeGray as PZC liaison to Economic Development Commission

Planning & Zoning Commission

The commission is meeting for a special session to enter executive session. The discussion focuses on mediation and a site walk regarding a legal matter at 147-151 Abbe Road.

• Executive session regarding Jarmoc Real Estate LLC v. ZBA et al. (147-151 Abbe Road) Docket # LND-HHD-CV23-6168303-S
• Discussion on Site Walk @ 147-151 Abbe Road

The Enfield Planning & Zoning Commission met for a special meeting and immediately entered executive session to discuss mediation in the Jarmoc Real Estate LLC v. ZBA case and a site walk at 147-151 Abbe Road. No decisions or votes were made during the session, and the meeting adjourned shortly after. The minutes record no substantive public decisions.

• Entered executive session unanimously (roll call vote)
• Adjourned meeting unanimously (show-of-hands vote)

Joint Facilities Committee

The Joint Facilities Committee meeting scheduled for Thursday, September 12, 2024, at 6:00 PM has been cancelled.

Public Safety Subcommittee

The Public Safety Subcommittee will meet to discuss traffic options and school town security. The committee will also review updates regarding EHS and previously tabled items.

• Traffic Options
• School Town Security
• EHS Discussion
• Using Fire Departments as Locations for Ambulances
• Route 5 School Zone Signs

The Public Safety Subcommittee met and discussed several items, including the possibility of hiring more police officers and rehiring retirees, school security updates, and a traffic light at Enfield High School, which data does not support. No formal votes were taken on these items; the only action was approving the previous meeting's minutes.

• Approved minutes of August 14, 2024 (motion by Bob C, second by Ken Nelson)

Commission on Aging

The Commission on Aging will meet to review reports from standing committees and discuss senior center focus. The agenda includes updates on social services and Town Council reports.

• Senior Minor Repair Program Study Committee report
• Senior Tax Relief Program discussion
• Senior Living TV Program update
• Grandparents Raising Grandchildren report
• Social Services update

The Commission on Aging accepted the August 2024 treasurer's report and approved previous meeting minutes with one correction. Members discussed potential symposium plans and the reprinting of the 'Blue Book,' though no final decision was made on the latter.

• Approved August 2024 treasurer's report (unanimous)
• Approved previous meeting minutes with correction to Grandparents Raising Grandchildren funding (9-0-2)

Prison / Town Liaison Committee

The committee will discuss a notice for correctional staff to obey speed limits when traveling to and from work. Members will also receive updates on facility projects and population counts.

• Staff speeding heading to and from work
• Physical agility training move to Willard Building
• New soccer field location update
• Solar field update
• Report of population counts from Wardens

The committee approved the minutes from the June 12, 2024 meeting. Members and correctional wardens discussed facility population counts, solar panel installations, and potential inmate work crews for community projects.

• Approved June 12, 2024 meeting minutes (4-0-0)

Conservation Commission

The Enfield Conservation Commission will hold a regular meeting on September 10, 2024. The agenda includes an update on the Siting Council Hearing for a solar farm at 141 Town Farm Road, a review of the open space list, and discussion of the Enfield Conservation Commission goals for 2024-2025.

• Solar Farm - 141 Town Farm Road - Siting Council Hearing Update
• List of Open Space
• ECC Goals for 2024 - 2025
• Approval of minutes from July 9, 2024

The Enfield Conservation Commission held a regular meeting with no public hearings or financial matters. The only formal decision was approving the July 9, 2024 meeting minutes (4-0, with two abstentions). Commissioners discussed future goals, including aquifer protection education and creating a process for open space preservation, but took no action on these items.

• Approved July 9, 2024 meeting minutes (4-0, 2 abstentions)

Board of Education

The Enfield Board of Education is holding a regular meeting with routine items including reports, committee updates, and approval of minutes and payroll. The main action item is reapproving the Eli Whitney State Project #049-0143RR roof replacement as complete. The meeting also includes presentations from guests and the superintendent's report.

• Reapprove Eli Whitney State Project #049-0143RR Roof Replacement Project as complete
• Board guests: Jack-O-Lantern Festival, LEAP Presentation, Eli Whitney Roof
• Superintendent's report: Open House events, JFK Principal/Parent Focus Group, EPS update
• Approval of minutes: Special BOE Meeting Aug 26, 2024; Regular BOE Meeting Aug 27, 2024
• Approval of accounts and payroll

The Enfield Board of Education unanimously reapproved the Eli Whitney State Project #049-0143RR Roof Replacement Project as complete, and approved the 2024-25 student representatives and alternates. The board also heard presentations on the Jack-O-Lantern Festival and the LEAP attendance program, and discussed various operational updates.

• Reapproved Eli Whitney State Project #049-0143RR Roof Replacement Project as complete (7-0)
• Approved 2024-25 Student Representatives & Alternates (7-0)
• Approved Special Meeting Minutes of August 26, 2024 (7-0)
• Approved Regular Meeting Minutes of August 27, 2024 (7-0)

Enfield Athletic Hall of Fame

The Enfield Athletic Hall of Fame will hold a meeting at the Enfield Sr. Center on September 10, 2024, at 6:30 pm. The agenda consists of routine procedural items including a welcome, review of past minutes, finances, scholarships, the Field Hockey Tournament, and the banquet.

• Review of past minutes
• Finances
• Scholarships
• Field Hockey Tournament
• Banquet

Agricultural Commission

The Agricultural Commission will meet to discuss unfinished business regarding zoning regulations and tax abatements. The body will also review updates on a solar farm project and priority parcels for farmland preservation.

• Farm Friendly Zoning Regulations
• Tax Abatement Ordinances update
• Solar Farm update for 141 Town Farm Road
• Priority parcels for Community Farmland Preservation

The Enfield Agricultural Commission met on September 10, 2024, and approved the July 9, 2024 minutes. No public hearings, public participation, correspondence, financial matters, or reports were presented. All agenda items were informational or deferred to future meetings, with no substantive decisions taken.

• Approved July 9, 2024 meeting minutes (show-of-hands vote, no opposition)

DPW Subcommittee

The DPW Subcommittee is meeting to discuss equipment status and specific infrastructure updates. The body will review road chip sealing and various drainage and sidewalk projects.

• EMS Generator
• Chip Sealing Roads
• Powder Hollow update
• Seal Crack on Bike Path
• EHS Drainage Project

The DPW Subcommittee met on September 10, 2024, and voted to table the August 7, 2024 minutes and to suspend rules to discuss Powder Hollow out of order. No substantive decisions were made; most items were informational updates, including laser-grading at Powder Hollow, DPW equipment status, EMS generator installation, chip sealing candidates, and leaf pickup dates. The next meeting is scheduled for October 8, 2024.

• Tabled approval of August 7, 2024 minutes (3-0)
• Suspended rules to discuss Powder Hollow out of order (3-0)
• Adjourned meeting (all in favor)

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee

The Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee will review the original reasons for its creation and discuss how to use a completed survey. Members will also discuss recruiting strategies for new appointments.

• Discussion on using a completed survey
• Recruiting strategies for new potential appointments
• Town funding and ways to raise funds
• Town involvement

The Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee held a regular meeting on September 9, 2024, but lacked a quorum because Chad Woodyard was absent, so no votes could be taken. Members discussed recruiting new members to reach a quorum and to elect a Chair and Vice Chair after the resignations of Brandon Jewl and Monica Ogums. The survey and town funding discussions were tabled, and the meeting adjourned at 6:47 PM.

• No votes taken due to lack of quorum
• Tabled discussion on completed survey
• Tabled discussion on town funding
• Prioritized recruiting new members

Blight Review Committee

The Enfield Blight Review Committee is holding a special meeting to address blight-related matters. They will review four new properties for potential blight violations and continue discussion on a previously considered property. The committee will also discuss lien and property updates.

• New business: 5 Cedar Street, 11 Sherwin Drive, 48 Prospect Street, 155 Elm Street
• Old business: 11 Ridgefield Road
• Discussion: Lien/Property Updates

The Enfield Blight Review Committee recommended foreclosure on properties at 48 Prospect Street and 155 Elm Street due to unpaid property maintenance fines. The committee also tabled cases for 5 Cedar Street and 11 Sherwin Road, allowing owners time to address violations. All decisions were made unanimously or with abstentions as noted.

• Recommended foreclosure for 48 Prospect Street (5-0)
• Recommended foreclosure for 155 Elm Street (5-0)
• Tabled 5 Cedar Street for 90 days (4-0-1, Byrne abstained)
• Tabled 11 Sherwin Road for 12 months (5-0)
• Approved minutes of August 1, 2024 meeting (4-0-1, Turner abstained)

Inland Wetlands & Watercourses Agency

The Inland Wetlands & Watercourses Agency’s September 3, 2024 meeting is a routine procedural session with no new decisions or public hearings listed. The agenda covers standard opening items, correspondence, minutes approval, and officer elections, plus two wetlands applications that were already carried over from prior meetings.

• Stephen Hiney named as new duly authorized Wetlands Agent
• Two wetlands applications carried over: Carriage House stormwater culvert replacement (IW#707) and 167 Shaker Road pond dredging with deck construction (IW#708)

The Inland Wetlands & Watercourses Agency approved a wetlands application (IW# 707) from Carriage House to replace deteriorating metal culverts and catch basins with plastic pipes, with no impact to stream flow. The board also accepted Stephen Hiney as a duly authorized wetlands agent and elected officers for the coming term. Staff reported on several enforcement cases, including dismissing a complaint about North Maple Street due to insufficient evidence.

• Approved IW# 707 Carriage House culvert replacement (unanimous)
• Accepted Stephen Hiney as duly authorized wetlands agent (unanimous)
• Elected Donna Corbin-Sobinski as chairperson (unanimous)
• Elected Kevin Zorda as vice-chair (unanimous)
• Elected Virginia Higley as secretary (unanimous)
• Tabled bylaw review to next regular meeting (unanimous)
• Approved July 2, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Enfield Culture and Arts Commission

The Enfield Culture and Arts Commission will convene its regular monthly meeting to conduct procedural business, including reviewing past minutes, receiving treasurer and liaison reports, and discussing old and new business items. No substantive decisions or public hearings are listed on the agenda.

The commission accepted the August 6 meeting minutes and reviewed a reduced budget of $27,000 for the current year. Members discussed a proposed 'Art Squash' event for October 2025 and heard from the Director of Economic and Community Development regarding regional partnerships.

• Approved August 6, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Town Council

The Town Council is meeting to vote on several fund transfers for infrastructure repairs and equipment. The agenda includes appointments to the council and requests for project funding across town parks and roads.

• Transfer of $700,000 for the 920 Enfield Street sewer main break repair
• Transfer of $366,214 for the Higgins Park Lower Lot Paving Project
• Transfer of $250,000 for the Freshwater Pond Forebay Dredging Project
• Transfer of $93,400 for new dugouts at Powder Hollow Park Baseball Diamond
• Resolution waiving bids for accessible sidewalk installation at 810 Enfield Street

The Town Council declared a public emergency and approved a $1.6 million transfer for repairs to the 920 Enfield Street sewer main break, waiving the public hearing requirement. Jeffrey Rousseau was appointed to fill the vacant District 3 Councilor seat. The Council also approved several other funding transfers, including $250,000 for Freshwater Pond dredging, $30,000 for footbridge repairs, and $415,000 for police vehicles. A $355,000 appropriation for Higgins Park lower lot paving failed, and the Powder Hollow dugout project was tabled.

• Appointed Jeffrey Rousseau to District 3 Councilor seat until 11/10/2025 (unanimous)
• Approved $1.6M emergency appropriation for 920 Enfield Street sewer main repair (unanimous)
• Approved $250,000 transfer for Freshwater Pond forebay dredging (unanimous)
• Approved $30,000 transfer for Freshwater Pond footbridge repairs (unanimous)
• Waived bidding for Enfield Depot sidewalk installation (unanimous)
• Approved $415,000 for four police cruisers and one CREST van (unanimous)
• Failed $355,000 appropriation for Higgins Park lower lot paving (5-6)
• Tabled $93,400 Powder Hollow dugout project (8-2)

Joint Facilities Committee

The Enfield Joint Facilities Committee will hold a special meeting to receive a presentation on how new laws affect the school modernization project and receive an update on roof repairs. The committee will also review invoices and discuss the status of the Eli Whitney project.

• Presentation by John Dague on new laws affecting school modernization project
• Update on roof repairs
• Review of invoices
• Discussion of Eli Whitney project status

The Joint Facilities Committee voted to recommend that the Town Council make the final decision on transferring $415,500 from the Stowe roof project to the library roof project. A direct motion to transfer the funds failed, and a motion to bring the idea to leadership was not seconded. The committee also approved three invoices for roof-related work.

• Recommended Town Council decide on $415,500 transfer from Stowe to library roof (6-2)
• Motion to transfer $415,500 from Stowe to library roof failed (3-5)
• Approved $1,000 invoice for Owner's Rep for Hazardville Memorial (all in favor, Maxellon abstained)
• Approved $1,000 invoice for Owner's Rep for Eli Whitney (all in favor, Maxellon abstained)
• Approved $261.12 invoice for Parkman construction documents (all in favor)

Fair Rent Commission

The Enfield Fair Rent Commission will conduct a hearing on a tenant complaint filed by Stephen Malone against Chase Property Services. The commission will also elect a new Vice Chairman during this regular meeting.

• Hearing on complaint: Stephen Malone vs. Chase Property Services
• Election of Vice Chairman

The commission heard a complaint from Stephen Malone against Chase Property Services about a high rent increase and lease errors. After deliberation, it decided the increase was within HUD guidelines and ordered the lease corrected to 12 months, an inspection within 7-14 days, and reasonable upgrades within 30-60 days. The matter was closed.

• Approved minutes of 7/24/24 as amended (all in favor)
• Elected I. Graves as Vice Chairman (all in favor)
• Closed complaint Malone vs. Chase Property Services (all in favor)
• Ordered lease changed to 12 months (10/1/2024-9/30/2025)
• Ordered unit inspection within 7-14 days
• Ordered reasonable upgrades within 30-60 days

Board of Education

The Board of Education will meet to receive a Superintendent's report covering nutrition services, student transportation, and Head Start time adjustments. The meeting includes reports from various committees and the approval of accounts and payroll.

• Nutrition Services Update
• Head Start Time Adjustment
• Student Transportation update
• Approval of accounts and payroll

The Enfield Board of Education held a regular meeting on August 27, 2024, approving minutes from prior meetings and receiving a detailed presentation on the School Security Program from Chief Fox. No new policy or budget decisions were made; the meeting focused on reports, community comments, and board member discussions.

• Approved Special Meeting Minutes of June 20, 2024 (6-0-1, Acree abstaining)
• Approved Regular Meeting Minutes of June 25, 2024 (7-0)
• Approved Special Meeting Minutes of July 2, 2024 (7-0)
• Approved Special Meeting Minutes of July 8, 2024 (7-0)
• Approved Special Meeting Minutes of July 9, 2024 (7-0)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission is holding a special meeting to conduct a site walk. The meeting also includes a report from the Town Attorney.

• Site walk at 147 Abbe Road

The Planning & Zoning Commission met for a special meeting on August 26, 2024, but took no substantive actions. The meeting included a call to order, roll call, a site walk, and a report from the town attorney, followed by a unanimous vote to adjourn. No decisions were made on any applications or proposals.

• Adjourned meeting unanimously (6-0)

Board of Education

The Enfield Board of Education is holding a special meeting to conduct an executive session for personnel matters, specifically to interview candidates for the Director of Human Resources position. Following the interviews, the board may discuss and take action on appointing a director. The meeting is scheduled for Monday, August 26, 2024, at 5:00 PM.

• Executive session to interview candidates for Director of Human Resources
• Discussion and possible action on appointing a Director of Human Resources

The Enfield Board of Education held a special meeting on August 26, 2024, and unanimously voted to hire Dr. Andrew Berrios as the Director of Human Resources for Enfield Public Schools. The board also entered executive session to interview candidates for the position, but no actions were taken during that session.

• Hired Dr. Andrew Berrios as Director of Human Resources (8-0)
• Entered executive session to interview HR Director candidates (8-0)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Enfield Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a special meeting to review a mediated agreement regarding a property at 110 Raffia Road. The board will also receive a town attorney report and adjourn to their next regular meeting on September 23, 2024.

• Executive Session to discuss Mediated Agreement - 110 Raffia Road; Raffia Farms, Inc. vs. Enfield ZBA
• Motion to consider Mediated Agreement

The Zoning Board of Appeals met in special session and entered executive session to discuss a mediated agreement in the case of Raffia Farms, Inc. vs. Enfield ZBA regarding 110 Raffia Road. No decisions or votes were made during the session, and discussion will continue at the September meeting. The board also received the Town Attorney's report and adjourned.

• Entered executive session to discuss mediated agreement for 110 Raffia Road (4-0)
• Received Town Attorney report dated August 26, 2024
• Adjourned meeting at 7:52pm

Joint Facilities Committee

The Joint Facilities Committee meeting scheduled for August 22, 2024, at 6 PM has been cancelled. No items were discussed or decided.

• Meeting cancellation notice

TC/BOE Security Committee

The Town Council / Board of Education Security Committee is holding a special meeting to discuss security strategy and deployment of security personnel or devices. The agenda includes an executive session for these matters, followed by discussion of next steps. No public decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Executive session on security strategy or deployment of security personnel or devices
• Discussion of next steps

Public Safety Subcommittee

The Enfield Public Safety Subcommittee is meeting to discuss traffic and community issues, including Route 5 speed limits, motor vehicle enforcement locations, Middle Road, and the homeless situation in town. The agenda also includes updates on school town security and tabled items regarding fire departments for ambulances and Route 5 school zone signs.

• Route 5 Speed Limit Discussion
• Requested Motor Vehicle Enforcement Locations – Situational Awareness
• Middle Road
• Homeless Situation in Enfield
• Using Fire Departments as Locations for Ambulances – Chief Riggot (Tabled 4/10/24)

The Public Safety Subcommittee approved minutes from April 10, 2024, and discussed several traffic and public safety items. They expressed support for a resident's request to the state DOT for a lower speed limit on Route 5 near Enfield High School, noting the decision rests with DOT. The subcommittee also reviewed 93 pending motor vehicle enforcement requests and discussed traffic calming options for Middle Road, including a potential stop-sign at Middle and Beech, with EPD to provide more information. No formal votes were taken on these items.

• Approved minutes from April 10, 2024
• Supported resident's request to DOT for lower speed limit on Route 5 near EHS
• Discussed 93 pending motor vehicle enforcement requests
• Discussed Middle Road speed enforcement and traffic calming measures
• Discussed stop-sign at Middle and Beech; EPD to provide info
• Tabled using fire departments as ambulance locations
• Tabled Route 5 school zone signs

Commission on Aging

This is a routine business meeting of the Enfield Commission on Aging with no votes or public hearings listed. The agenda consists of standard reports from the secretary, treasurer, and standing committees, plus updates on old and new business.

• Standing committee reports include Senior Minor Repair Program, Symposium Work Group, Senior Living TV, Grandparents Raising Grandchildren, TRIAD, CHOICES, Senior Tax Relief, and AMR Odors
• Old business includes Social Services update and Friends of the Senior Center
• New business includes COA Initiatives and Town Council report

The Commission accepted the July 2024 treasurer's report and approved the previous meeting's minutes with one correction. Members discussed upcoming senior center programming, a potential 2025 Blue Book reprint, and the status of the Senior Tax Relief program.

• Approved July 2024 treasurer's report (unanimous)
• Approved June minutes with correction to 'Senior Medicare Patrol' (11-0-1)

DPW Subcommittee

The DPW Subcommittee meeting scheduled for August 13, 2024 has been cancelled. No items will be discussed or decided at this meeting.

• Meeting cancelled

Town Council

The Town Council and Board of Education are meeting to review school district financial status. The session includes updates on a forensic audit and funding reviews for fiscal years 2023/24 and 2024/25.

• Board of Education forensic audit update
• Fiscal year 23/24 status update and review
• Fiscal year 24/25 status update and review
• Funding update and review

The Town Council held a joint special meeting with the Board of Education to discuss a proposed forensic audit of the BOE's overspend, but took no formal action. The Council agreed to develop an RFP for the audit, with wording to include 'forensic or financial audit' as suggested by Councilor Cekala. Acting Superintendent Longey reported that FY 23/24 closed with all bills paid and FY 24/25 started with a clean sheet, a $494,640.69 carryover in the Open Choice line item, and a potential $275,000 state grant pending. No votes were taken on substantive matters; the only motion was to adjourn.

• No formal decisions made; audit RFP to be developed for September meeting
• Agreed to include 'forensic or financial audit' wording in RFP
• FY 23/24 closed with all bills and services paid in full
• FY 24/25 carryover of $494,640.69 in Open Choice line item reported
• Potential $275,000 state grant pending for Alliance District funds
• Motion to adjourn adopted unanimously

Ethics Commission

The Enfield Ethics Commission is holding a special virtual meeting to discuss Complaint #23-01 in an executive session. No other substantive items are listed on the agenda.

• Executive Session regarding Complaint #23-01

The Commission entered into executive session to discuss matters related to Complaint #23-01. No votes were taken during the session.

• Entered executive session to discuss Complaint #23-01 (unanimous)

Library Board of Trustees

The Library Board of Trustees is holding a rescheduled meeting. The agenda consists of procedural boilerplate items.

The Enfield Library Board of Trustees approved a total expenditure of $16,720.16. This funding covers movie license renewals, rights for repeated screenings, and the use of three specific bequests and memorial gifts for library improvements. The board also noted that circulation numbers have increased by 10-15% and that two librarian positions will be converted to part-time roles.

• Approved $16,720.16 total spending (unanimous vote)
• Approved $1,200 for Swank and MPLC movie licenses
• Approved $500 for rights to run movies more than once
• Approved use of $12,500 bequest
• Approved use of $1,308 memorial gift for Instrument Lending Library
• Approved use of $858.16 for a memorial bench
• Accepted previous meeting minutes (unanimous vote)

TC/BOE Security Committee

The Town Council and Board of Education Security Committee will meet to discuss security strategy and the deployment of personnel or devices. The meeting includes an executive session regarding public security.

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

Joint Facilities Committee

The Joint Facilities Committee meeting scheduled for August 8, 2024, has been cancelled.

DPW Subcommittee

The Enfield DPW Subcommittee will meet to review a field demand analysis and a presentation on actual costs for facilities and fields. The meeting will also include routine approval of prior minutes and setting the next meeting date.

The DPW Subcommittee reviewed a field demand analysis and a presentation on actual facility and field use costs, including a proposed hourly rate structure for field use. No votes were taken on any item. The subcommittee discussed the possibility of a dedicated fund for field maintenance if fees were imposed, and scheduled future meetings.

• Approved minutes of July 9, 2024 (3-0)
• Reviewed field demand analysis (no vote)
• Reviewed facility and field use cost presentation (no vote)
• Discussed dedicated fund for field maintenance if fees imposed (no vote)
• Scheduled next meeting for September 10, 2024
• Scheduled quarterly meeting with athletic organizations for November 13, 2024
• Adjourned at 6:08 PM

Enfield Culture and Arts Commission

The Enfield Culture and Arts Commission will hold its monthly meeting with only procedural items on the agenda, including roll call, minutes approval, and routine reports. No decisions or discussions on arts funding, programs, or policies are listed.

The Enfield Culture and Arts Commission approved a $110 purchase for 11 commissioner name tags and a $25 purchase for two whiteboards. Members discussed a proposed 'Art Squash Enfield' visual arts event at Thompson Hall, with a $500 rental fee, and tabled the Town Troubadour discussion to September. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved $110 for 11 commissioner name tags (unanimous)
• Approved $25 for two whiteboards (unanimous)
• Tabled Town Troubadour discussion to September

Blight Review Committee

The Blight Review Committee is meeting to discuss a specific property and review recommended revisions to the Property Maintenance Ordinance. The committee will also receive updates on liens and properties.

• Review of 11 Ridgefield Road
• Recommended revisions to the Property Maintenance Ordinance
• Lien and property updates

The Enfield Blight Review Committee voted to extend the review of property maintenance fines at 11 Ridgefield Road for six months, contingent on the owner completing specific repairs within 30 days. The committee also approved sending recommended revisions to the Property Maintenance Ordinance to the Town Attorney's Office for review. Minutes from the July 11, 2024 meeting were amended to correct a vote tally.

• Amended July 11, 2024 minutes to correct vote tally (3-0-1, Byrne abstaining)
• Moved 11 Ridgefield Road to end of agenda (4-0)
• Approved submitting Property Maintenance Ordinance revisions to Town Attorney (4-0)
• Moved 11 Ridgefield Road back up on agenda (4-0)
• Extended 11 Ridgefield Road lien review 6 months with conditions (4-0)
• Adjourned at 4:59 pm (4-0)

Town Council

The special joint meeting between the Town Council and Board of Education scheduled for July 31, 2024, was cancelled.

Ethics Commission

The Ethics Commission will meet to welcome new membership and review commission procedures. The body will also enter an executive session to discuss a specific complaint.

• Review of Commission role, practices, and procedures
• Executive session regarding Complaint #23-01

The Commission welcomed new member Mike Brouillette and reviewed the body's roles and procedures. The members entered an executive session to discuss Complaint #23-01, but no votes were taken on the matter.

• Tabled approval of minutes (unanimous)
• Entered executive session to discuss Complaint #23-01 (unanimous)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission will hold public hearings on two property modifications. The body will also consider a Town Council referral regarding the purchase of 78 Main Street.

• PH# 3099: Proposed 2,908 square foot addition to a professional office building at 617 & 619 Hazard Avenue
• PH# 3100: Special Use Permit application for a sunroom at 31 Pheasant Hill Drive
• Bond release for SPR# 1806 at 37 Bacon Road
• Town Council referral for the purchase of 78 Main Street (Grey's Club owner)

The Enfield Planning & Zoning Commission approved a modification to a previously approved plan for a 2,908-square-foot addition to a professional office building at 617 & 619 Hazard Avenue, with 25 conditions plus 7 site-specific conditions. The commission also tabled a special use permit for a sunroom at 31 Pheasant Hill Drive due to a missing public hearing sign, and sent a positive referral to the Town Council for the purchase of 78 Main Street for transit-oriented development.

• Approved PH# 3099 office expansion at 617 & 619 Hazard Avenue with 25 conditions plus 7 site-specific conditions (unanimous)
• Tabled PH# 3100 sunroom special use permit at 31 Pheasant Hill Drive until September 12, 2024 (unanimous)
• Sent positive referral to Town Council for purchase of 78 Main Street for transit-oriented development (unanimous)
• Released erosion and landscaping bonds for SPR# 1806 at 37 Bacon Road (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from July 11, 2024 (unanimous)

Joint Facilities Committee

The Joint Facilities Committee meeting scheduled for Thursday, July 25, 2024, at 6:00 PM has been cancelled.

Aquifer Protection Agency

The Aquifer Protection Agency will meet to discuss registration renewals and administrative corrections. The body is reviewing a renewal for a gas station located over the A45 Aquifer.

• ARA# 30: Aquifer protection registration renewal for Valero gas station at 56 Enfield Street
• ARA# 29: Acknowledgment of administrative error on registration for 1 Bright Meadow Boulevard

The Enfield Aquifer Protection Agency approved a registration renewal for the Valero gas station at 56 Enfield Street, with a condition to relocate a recycling dumpster away from a stormwater catch basin. The agency also acknowledged an administrative error on a registration for a hotel at 1 Bright Meadow Boulevard, which was not eligible for registration. Both decisions were approved unanimously.

• Approved aquifer registration renewal for Valero gas station at 56 Enfield Street, with condition to relocate dumpster (unanimous)
• Acknowledged administrative error on aquifer registration for 1 Bright Meadow Boulevard, as hotel not eligible (unanimous)

Historic District Commission

The Historic District Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a Certificate of Appropriateness. The body will consider a request to replace siding, windows, and a door at a specific property.

• Public hearing for HDC# 494: replacement of siding, windows, and door at 1412 Enfield Street

The Historic District Commission approved a Certificate of Appropriateness for the replacement of siding, windows, and doors at 1412 Enfield Street. The commission also discussed signage regulations and the potential replacement of historic district street signs.

• Approved July 3, 2024 special meeting minutes (3-0-2)
• Approved HDC# 494 for siding, window, and door replacement at 1412 Enfield Street (4-0-0)

Fair Rent Commission

The Fair Rent Commission will meet to introduce new members and review meeting minutes. The body will hold a discussion regarding a complaint filed by Bouffard against Foss.

• Discussion of complainant Bouffard vs. respondent Foss

The Fair Rent Commission ruled on a complaint by tenant Bouffard against landlord Foss, reducing the proposed $300 monthly rent increase to $150 effective August 1. The commission also required the landlord to inspect kitchen walls, send an exterminator for mice, and the tenant to provide an annual ESA letter for her two dogs. The decision was unanimous.

• Rent increase reduced to $150/month effective Aug 1 (all in favor)
• Landlord to inspect kitchen walls
• Landlord to send exterminator for mice
• Tenant to provide ESA letter annually for current 2 dogs
• Approved minutes of 4.24.24 and 6.26.24 (all approved, 2 abstentions each)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Enfield Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a regular meeting to consider two variance applications: one at 10 Wheeler Drive seeking relief from section 4.10.3, and another at 71 Sword Avenue seeking relief from sections 3.30.1 and 4.10.3. The board will also approve minutes from June 24, 2024, and receive reports from staff and the town attorney.

• ZBA# 2024-06-13 – 10 Wheeler Drive – variance from section 4.10.3 (Daniel Smith, Applicant/Owner; Map 80/Lot 165; R-33/LOD Zone)
• ZBA# 2024-07-03 – 71 Sword Avenue – variances from sections 3.30.1 and 4.10.3 (Alan Dauphinais, Applicant/Owner; Map 34/Lot 178; R-33 Zone)
• Approval of minutes from June 24, 2024
• Town Attorney report dated June 25, 2024

General Government Subcommittee

The Enfield General Government Subcommittee is scheduled to meet on July 19, 2024, to discuss motor vehicle tax abatements, opioid settlements, and tax reduction opportunities for farmers. The committee will also review a finance update on current tax collections, fund balances, and nonprofit exemptions.

• MV Tax Abatement – Farromeque
• MV Tax Abatement - Kimani
• Opiod Settlements
• Tax Reduction Opportunities for Farmers
• Finance Update on Current Taxes Collections

The General Government and Finance Subcommittee voted unanimously to recommend waiving a $1,686.38 motor vehicle tax for Farromeque, sending it to the Town Council for a final vote. Other items were discussed but no action was taken, including opioid settlement funds and tax collection trends. The subcommittee also removed the nonprofit exemption item from the agenda and scheduled its next meeting for October 18, 2024.

• Recommended waiver of $1,686.38 MV tax abatement for Farromeque (unanimous 3-0)
• Removed Nonprofit Exemption/Presumption from agenda
• Accepted June 7, 2024 minutes (motion by Hendrickson, second by Cressotti)

Tax Increment Financing Advisory Committee

The Enfield Tax Increment Financing Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss old and new business, including the priority property list, a TIF sunset adjustment update, the Enfield Marketplace CEA and project update, proposed utilization of the TIF fund, and a Thompsonville project discussion. The agenda is substantive, with multiple project and funding items.

• Priority Property List discussion
• TIF Sunset Adjustment Update
• Enfield Marketplace CEA & Project Update
• Proposed Utilization of TIF Fund
• Thompsonville Project Discussion

The TIF Advisory Committee approved its January 2023 minutes and discussed the priority property list, reaffirming that redevelopment projects seeking incentives should come through the committee. The committee reviewed DECD staff proposals for using the TIF Investment Fund for beautification and redevelopment, generally favored them with concerns about vetting, and agreed to send them to the Town Council. No formal votes were taken on the proposals.

• Approved minutes of 1/19/23 (3-0-1, Stroiney abstained)
• Reaffirmed that redevelopment projects seeking incentives should come through the TIF committee
• Agreed to send DECD staff proposals on TIF Investment Fund use to the Town Council

Inland Wetlands & Watercourses Agency

The agenda consists of procedural boilerplate. No specific applications, projects, or decisions are listed for this meeting.

Town Council

The Enfield Town Council is meeting to consider several resolutions, including the potential purchase of 78 Main St. and a modification to an open space easement at 16-18 Mullen Road. The agenda also includes appointments to various boards and commissions, a $40,000 fund transfer for wayfinding signage, and other administrative items.

• Resolution to modify open space easement at 16-18 Mullen Road
• Resolution referring proposed purchase of 78 Main St. to Planning and Zoning Commission
• Resolution authorizing foreclosure of property maintenance fines for 128 Green Manor Road
• Resolution to reduce property maintenance fines for 48 Quaker Lane
• Request for transfer of $40,000 for Town Hall Campus wayfinding signage

The Enfield Town Council approved a resolution authorizing the Department of Public Works Director to award contracts for the Police Department and Library roof projects, and to transfer up to $200,000 from the Annex roof budget to cover the library roof project. The council also approved a consent agenda with eight appointments to various boards and commissions. A resolution to modify an open space easement at 16-18 Mullen Road failed after a roll call vote.

• Approved roof contracts for Police Department and Library, transferring up to $200,000 from Annex roof budget (9-0)
• Approved consent agenda with 8 appointments to Culture and Arts, Fair Rent, Transit District, and Inland Wetlands commissions (9-0)
• Denied resolution to modify open space easement at 16-18 Mullen Road (0-9)
• Referred proposed purchase of 78 Main St. to Planning and Zoning Commission (9-0)
• Authorized agreement with DiFranco Realty Inc. for real estate agency services up to 5 years (9-0)
• Authorized foreclosure of property maintenance fines for 128 Green Manor Road (9-0)
• Reduced property maintenance fines for 48 Quaker Lane to $500 (9-0)
• Approved $40,000 fund transfer for Town Hall Campus wayfinding signage (9-0)

Town Council

The Enfield Town Council is holding a special meeting on July 15, 2024, to conduct roll call and hold an executive session regarding pending litigation involving Hernandez v. Town of Enfield. No final votes or public action items are listed on the agenda beyond the executive session.

• Executive Session on pending litigation: Hernandez v. Town of Enfield

The Enfield Town Council held a special meeting on July 15, 2024, and immediately entered executive session to discuss pending litigation (Hernandez v. Town of Enfield). No votes or actions were taken during the executive session, and the meeting adjourned shortly after reconvening. The only formal actions were the motions to enter executive session and to adjourn, both approved unanimously.

• Approved motion to enter executive session (9-0)
• Approved motion to adjourn (unanimous)

TC/BOE Security Committee

The Town Council / Board of Education Security Committee is meeting to discuss security strategy and deployment of security personnel or devices. The agenda includes an executive session on these matters, followed by discussion of next steps. No public decisions or specific actions are listed on the agenda.

• Executive session on security strategy or deployment of security personnel/devices
• Discussion of next steps

The Town Council/Board of Education Joint Security Committee met on July 12, 2024, and went into Executive Session at 9:34 AM. The minutes record that no votes were taken in Executive Session. The only new business noted was that the next meeting is August 9, 2024, at 9:30 AM; the meeting adjourned at 10:28 AM. No substantive decisions were made.

JFK Renovation Building Committee

The John F. Kennedy Middle School Building Committee is holding a regular meeting with routine items: approving prior minutes, receiving reports from the architect, construction manager, and owner's representative, and approving invoices. No major decisions or public hearings are on the agenda.

• Approval of minutes from the March 21, 2024 regular meeting
• Architect report
• CMR (construction manager) report
• Owner's representative report
• Approval of invoices by the budget subcommittee

The committee approved four payments and work authorizations totaling over $415,000, including a $254,535.66 payment to Gilbane and three additional work authorizations for masonry, paint, and sanitary line repairs. The architect reported the project scope is complete, with only punchlist items and moisture monitoring remaining. The committee also discussed unresolved purchase orders for technology that the town has not issued, which could affect reimbursement.

• Approved JCJ Invoice #57 for $1,714.12
• Approved Gilbane Application #53 for $254,535.66
• Approved ATP 259 for additional masonry restoration (Areas B, C, D, E) for $89,936.00
• Approved ATP 260 for additional supervision due to delaminated paint issues, not to exceed $33,600.00
• Approved ATP 261 for work on existing sanitary line for $35,670.00
• Approved minutes of March 21, 2024

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Enfield Planning & Zoning Commission is holding a regular meeting with two new public hearings. The first is for a special use permit modification and site plan review to construct a new commercial building with a veterinary tenant at 855 Enfield St and 7, 17, and 21 Elm Street. The second is for a special use permit for elderly housing at 1297 Enfield Street. The commission will also discuss next steps for updating zoning regulations with a planning consultant.

• Public hearing PH# 3097: special use permit modification and site plan review for new commercial building with veterinary tenant, 855 Enfield St and 7, 17, 21 Elm Street, BL Zone
• Public hearing PH# 3098: special use permit for elderly housing, 1297 Enfield Street, HR-33 Zone
• Discussion with planning consultant Don Poland on next steps for zoning regulations update
• Bond release(s) and authorization for administrative approvals on agenda
• Approval of minutes from June 27, 2024

The Enfield Planning & Zoning Commission approved two special use permits. PH# 3097 allows a new commercial building at 855 Enfield St and 7, 17, 21 Elm St for a veterinary tenant, with a setback waiver and 26 conditions plus property merger. PH# 3098 allows 45 units of elderly housing at 1297 Enfield Street, with 24 conditions plus staff comments. Both approvals were unanimous (7-0).

• Approved PH# 3097 special use permit for new commercial building with veterinary tenant (7-0)
• Approved setback waiver from 35 to 25 feet for PH# 3097 (7-0)
• Approved PH# 3098 special use permit for 45-unit elderly housing (7-0)
• Closed public hearings for PH# 3097 and PH# 3098 (7-0)
• Approved minutes of June 27, 2024 (6-0, 2 abstentions)

Blight Review Committee

The Enfield Blight Review Committee will meet to review property maintenance ordinance revisions and discuss lien updates. Four properties at 48 Quaker Lane, 11 Ridgefield Drive, 37 Litchfield Drive, and 128 Green Manor Road are listed under new business.

• Review of Property Maintenance Ordinance Recommended Revisions
• Discussion of Lien/Property Updates
• Properties under review: 48 Quaker Lane, 11 Ridgefield Drive, 37 Litchfield Drive, 128 Green Manor Road

The Enfield Blight Review Committee recommended reducing property maintenance fines for 48 Quaker Lane from $94,074 to $500, and recommended foreclosure for 128 Green Manor due to unpaid fines. No action was taken on 11 Ridgefield Road or 37 Litchfield Drive, with fines remaining unchanged. The committee also discussed ordinance updates and agreed to hold a public hearing.

• Approved recommendation to reduce 48 Quaker Lane fines by $93,574 to $500 (4-0)
• Approved recommendation to begin foreclosure for 128 Green Manor property maintenance fines (4-0)
• Approved minutes for June 6, 2024 (3-1, Mary Ann Turner opposed)
• No action on 11 Ridgefield Road; fines remain at $89,424
• No action on 37 Litchfield Drive; fines remain at $42,174
• Agreed to hold a public hearing on property maintenance ordinance updates

Joint Facilities Committee

The Enfield Joint Facilities Committee is meeting to discuss updates on various town building roofs, including Hazardville, Eli Whitney, Library, PD, and Parkman. They will also consider accepting invoices and review the rooferendum schedule. The meeting is a regular session with no special guests.

• Update on Roofs
• Acceptance of Invoices
• Hazardville and Eli Whitney Roof Update
• Rooferendum Schedule
• Update on Library, PD and Parkman Roofs

The Joint Facilities Committee approved an invoice for police department construction drawings, tabled two CSG invoices pending explanation, and endorsed a plan to reallocate $615,000 from the Annex roof fund to cover the library roof's higher costs due to asbestos and PCB issues. They also selected Vincent Nanfito for the police department roof project, pending a bond. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved Invoice 23027.02-i3 from Russel and Dawson for $4,600 for police department construction drawings (all in favor)
• Tabled Invoice No. 20013-004 and 20014-004 from CSG for $1,000 each for Eli Whitney and Hazardville Memorial until explanation of reimbursement shortfall
• Endorsed plan to take $615,000 from Annex roof funds for library roof project
• Selected Vincent Nanfito for police department roof project at $285,444, pending bond

Public Safety Subcommittee

The Public Safety Subcommittee meeting scheduled for July 10, 2024, at 3:15 PM has been cancelled. No items will be discussed or decided at this meeting.

• Meeting cancellation notice

Enfield Athletic Hall of Fame

The July 9, 2024 meeting of the Enfield Athletic Hall of Fame Committee has been cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled for August 13, 2024. This agenda contains no items for discussion or decision.

Conservation Commission

The Enfield Conservation Commission holds a regular meeting to discuss ongoing business including a Solar Farm Siting Council Hearing Update for 141 Town Farm Road. The agenda also includes a review of the open space list, minutes approval, and routine administrative items.

• Unfinished Business: Solar Farm at 141 Town Farm Road - Siting Council Hearing Update
• New Business: List of Open Space
• Approval of Minutes from June 11, 2024

The commission voted to postpone the approval of the June 11, 2024, meeting minutes. Members discussed invasive species, potential grant funding for an information post, and the status of open space lists.

• Tabled approval of June 11, 2024 meeting minutes to September 10, 2024 (4-0)

Agricultural Commission

The Enfield Agricultural Commission is holding a regular meeting with several unfinished business items, including discussions on Farm Friendly Zoning Regulations, updates on tax abatement ordinances, a solar farm project at 141 Town Farm Road, and a list of priority parcels for Community Farmland Preservation. The meeting also includes routine items like approval of minutes and public participation.

• Farm Friendly Zoning Regulations discussion
• Update on Tax Abatement Ordinances
• Solar Farm at 141 Town Farm Road - Siting Council Hearing Update
• List of priority parcels for Community Farmland Preservation

The Enfield Agricultural Commission held a regular meeting with no public hearings or new business. They approved the June 11, 2024 minutes as corrected. The commission discussed a list of 490 properties totaling over 5,000 acres for potential farmland preservation, and reviewed proposed farm-friendly zoning regulation changes, planning to gather comments for September. No formal decisions were made on these topics.

• Approved June 11, 2024 minutes as corrected (4-0)
• Discussed 490-parcel list for farmland preservation, totaling over 5,000 acres
• Reviewed proposed zoning regulation changes for farm-friendly updates
• Agreed to prepare comments on zoning changes for September PZC hearings
• Adjourned meeting at 8:16 pm (unanimous)

Board of Education

The Enfield Board of Education is holding a special meeting to discuss and take action on the appointment of a Superintendent of Schools. The meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, July 9, 2024, at 5:00 PM in the Council Chambers. The agenda includes only this substantive item, along with standard procedural items.

• Discussion and action regarding the appointment of Superintendent of Schools

The Enfield Board of Education voted 8-0-1 to appoint Steven Mocchio, current superintendent of Stafford Public Schools, as the new superintendent of Enfield Public Schools, with Peter Jonaitis dissenting. The board also voted 7-1-1 to authorize Chairwoman Charlotte Riley to finalize and execute the employment contract, with Jonaitis dissenting and Philip Kober abstaining. Mocchio addressed the board remotely, expressing gratitude and commitment to collaboration.

• Appointed Steven Mocchio as superintendent of Enfield Public Schools (8-0-1, Jonaitis dissenting)
• Authorized Chairwoman Riley to finalize and execute the superintendent employment contract (7-1-1, Jonaitis dissenting, Kober abstaining)
• Adjourned the special meeting at 9:23 PM (unanimous)

DPW Subcommittee

The Enfield Department of Public Works subcommittee will meet to discuss a facility and field-use policy and receive an update on the Grape Brook Pump Station project, including its contract award date and estimated completion. The meeting is procedural with no formal decisions expected.

• Discussion on Facility & Field Use Policy
• Status update on Grape Brook Pump Station project (contract award date and estimated completion)

The DPW Subcommittee met on July 9, 2024, and approved the June 11, 2024 minutes. They discussed a proposed hourly rate schedule for sports field use, with input from sports team representatives, but took no vote. They also reviewed the Grape Brook Pump Station project, which was awarded to Tucker Mechanical on January 25, 2024, with construction starting February 2025 and completion by November 2025. No substantive decisions were made.

• Approved June 11, 2024 meeting minutes (3-0)
• Discussed sports field hourly rates; no vote taken
• Discussed Grape Brook Pump Station schedule; no vote taken

Board of Education

The Enfield Board of Education is holding a special meeting on July 8, 2024, to conduct an executive session for interviewing superintendent candidates. The board will also hold a discussion regarding the candidates following the interviews.

• Executive session to interview superintendent candidate(s)
• Discussion regarding superintendent candidate(s)

The Board of Education held a special meeting to conduct interviews for superintendent candidates in executive session. No formal board actions were taken during the session.

• Entered executive session to interview superintendent candidates (9-0-0)

Board of Education

The Enfield Board of Education Finance and Budget Committee meets to review financial reports, including the FY2024 budget status, June 2024 nutrition financials, payroll and grant expenditures, and a Talented and Gifted program update. The committee will also discuss the Title II Grant.

• FY2024 Budget Status report
• June 2024 Nutrition Financials
• June FY2024 Certification of Expenditures and Grant Expenditures
• Talented and Gifted Program Update for June 2024
• Title II Grant discussion

Historic District Commission

The Enfield Historic District Commission is holding a special meeting to consider two applications for Certificates of Appropriateness for repairs to properties on Enfield Street. The commission will also approve minutes from a previous meeting and hear public comments.

• HDC# 492 - 1424 Enfield Street - chimney repair application by Caitlynn and Anthony Velasquez
• HDC# 493 - 1274 Enfield Street - front door replacement application by Frank and Elaine Kosa
• Public hearings for both applications
• Approval of minutes from March 27, 2024

The Enfield Historic District Commission held a special meeting and approved two Certificates of Appropriateness: one for chimney repair at 1424 Enfield Street and one for front door replacement at 1274 Enfield Street. Both applications were approved unanimously (4-0). No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved HDC# 492 for chimney repair at 1424 Enfield Street (4-0)
• Approved HDC# 493 for front door replacement at 1274 Enfield Street (4-0)

Board of Education

The Enfield Board of Education will hold a special meeting to discuss superintendent candidates in a closed session. The public portion includes a call to order, roll call, and adjournment. No formal decisions are listed on the agenda.

The Enfield Board of Education held a special meeting on July 2, 2024, and voted unanimously (9-0) to enter executive session to interview superintendent candidates. No board actions occurred during the session, and the meeting adjourned at 8:14 PM.

• Entered executive session to interview superintendent candidates (9-0)
• Adjourned the special meeting (unanimous)

Inland Wetlands & Watercourses Agency

The Inland Wetlands & Watercourses Agency will hold a regular meeting on July 2, 2024, to consider several applications for activities within regulated areas. These include a pool, a deck, a stormwater drainage replacement, and a wetlands permit for an elderly housing development. The meeting will also include public communication, approval of prior minutes, and reports from the town attorney and planning staff.

• AAA# 138 - 168 Post Office Road: above ground pool within regulated area (Alyssa and Joseph Fradette)
• IW# 704 - 10 Wheeler Drive: deck construction within upland review area (Daniel Smith)
• IW# 705 - 1297 Enfield Street: wetlands permit for elderly housing development (Felician Sisters of North America Real Estate Trust)
• IW# 706 - 45 Kennedy Drive: stormwater drainage system replacement (Drainage Pros, Greg Wnuk)

The Inland Wetlands & Watercourses Agency approved a wetlands permit for an elderly housing addition at 1297 Enfield Street. The agency also approved three residential applications for a pool, a deck, and a stormwater drainage system.

• Approved wetlands permit for elderly housing development at 1297 Enfield Street (6-0)
• Approved IW# 704 deck construction at 10 Wheeler Drive with two site-specific conditions (6-0)
• Approved IW# 706 stormwater drainage system replacement at 45 Kennedy Drive (6-0)
• Approved Agent Approval for AAA# 138 above-ground pool at 168 Post Office Road (6-0)
• Approved June 18, 2024 meeting minutes (6-0)

Aquifer Protection Agency

The Enfield Aquifer Protection Agency meeting agenda consists entirely of procedural boilerplate items such as roll call, minutes review, enforcement officer's report, and public hearings. No specific project proposals, contracts, or ordinance changes are detailed in the text.

• Enforcement officer's report
• Continued public hearings
• New public hearings

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Enfield Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a regular meeting on June 27, 2024, at 7:00 PM in Council Chambers. The agenda includes routine procedural items, reports, and four new public hearings for special use permits at various properties.

• Special use permit for expansion of non-conforming structure at 368 Elm Street
• Special use permit for expansion of non-conforming structure at 6 Lake Drive
• Special use permit for place of worship at 95 High Street, Units 7 & 8
• Special use permit for commercial vehicle at 254 Post Office Road

The Enfield Planning & Zoning Commission approved four special use permits: a home addition at 368 Elm Street, a sunroom addition at 6 Lake Drive (with a condition prohibiting short-term rentals), a church at 95 High Street Units 7&8, and a commercial vehicle at 254 Post Office Road. All votes were unanimous except for the 6 Lake Drive permit, which passed 6-1 with Commissioner DeGray dissenting. The commission also approved the June 13, 2024 minutes and noted an administrative site plan review for 90 Phoenix Ave.

• Approved PH# 3093 for a 16' x 22' addition at 368 Elm Street (7-0)
• Approved PH# 3094 for a sunroom at 6 Lake Drive with 20 conditions plus no short-term rentals (6-1)
• Approved PH# 3095 for a church at 95 High Street Units 7&8 (7-0)
• Approved PH# 3096 for a commercial vehicle at 254 Post Office Road with 22 conditions (7-0)
• Approved minutes from June 13, 2024 (7-0)

Fair Rent Commission

The Enfield Fair Rent Commission will hold a special meeting to adopt bylaws, set regular meeting dates, and conduct public hearings on two tenant-landlord disputes. The hearings involve complaints filed by Espinal against Martinez and Bouffard against Foss.

• Adopt Fair Rent Commission bylaws
• Establish regular meeting schedule
• Public hearing on Espinal vs. Martinez complaint
• Public hearing on Bouffard vs. Foss complaint

The Enfield Fair Rent Commission ruled on a complaint by tenant Espinal against landlord Martinez at 7 McConn Ave, approving a rent increase of $192 effective August 1st, with water and sewer becoming the tenant's responsibility once meters are separated. The landlord must provide a corrected lease and fix cellar pipes, while the tenant must not lock the cellar without giving the landlord a key and must comply with trash rules. The commission also approved bylaw clerical changes, set regular meetings for the 4th Wednesday of each month (canceling Nov 27 and Dec 25, 2024), and tabled approval of prior minutes. A second complaint (Bouffard vs. Foss) was opened and continued to a future meeting.

• Ruled rent increase at 7 McConn Ave to $192 effective August 1st (all in favor)
• Ordered landlord to provide corrected lease and fix cellar pipes (all in favor)
• Required tenant to not lock cellar without key and comply with trash rules (all in favor)
• Approved clerical changes to bylaws (all in favor)
• Set regular meetings for 4th Wednesday monthly, canceling Nov 27 and Dec 25, 2024 (all in favor)
• Tabled approval of minutes (all in favor)
• Opened and continued complaint Bouffard vs. Foss (all in favor)

Water Pollution Control Authority

The Water Pollution Control Authority is holding a special meeting with a public hearing to discuss and potentially adopt the 2024/2025 sewer service fees and rates. The agenda also includes approval of past meeting minutes and a resolution to adopt the fees.

• Public hearing on 2024/2025 sewer service fees and rates
• Resolution adopting 2023/2024 sewer service fees and rates
• Approval of minutes from June 19, 2023 and June 13, 2024

The Water Pollution Control Authority held a public hearing and special meeting on June 26, 2024, and adopted a new sewer service fee schedule for FY 2024/2025. The adopted resolution eliminates the flat quarterly base charge and sets volumetric rates at $7.20 per 1,000 gallons for usage under 20,000 gallons and $10.78 per 1,000 gallons for usage over 20,000 gallons. The seasonal 7.5% reduction for June–August was retained. The minutes of the June 19, 2023 special meeting were tabled.

• Adopted Resolution #4731 adopting the 2024/2025 Sewer Service Fee Schedule as amended (6-2)
• Eliminated the flat quarterly base fee and set volumetric rates at $7.20/$10.78 per 1,000 gallons (Amendment #1, 7-1)
• Retained the 7.5% seasonal adjustment for June–August (Amendment #2 failed for lack of a second)
• Tabled approval of June 19, 2023 special meeting minutes (Motion #4730)
• Approved minutes of June 13, 2024 meeting (not explicitly voted; see minutes)

Historic District Commission

The Enfield Historic District Commission will meet to conduct regular business, including public hearings and staff reports. The agenda consists of procedural items, old business, and reports from planning and enforcement staff.

• Public hearings
• Old business
• Planning staff report
• Enforcement reports

Town Council

The Enfield Town Council is holding a special meeting with three new business items: authorizing the mayor to sign a Smart Start grant signature page, appointing an auditor for the FY2024 fiscal year, and modifying the Senior Volunteer Tax Relief Program. No dollar amounts or further details are provided in the agenda.

• Resolution authorizing mayor to sign Smart Start Grant Signature Page
• Resolution appointing auditor for FY2024 fiscal year
• Resolution to modify Senior Volunteer Tax Relief Program

The Enfield Town Council approved a resolution modifying the Senior Volunteer Tax Relief Program to issue credits to all qualified applicants, removing the previous $26,000 cap for FY25. The council also authorized the mayor to sign a state grant and appointed Marcum LLP as auditor for FY2024.

• Authorized Mayor to sign Smart Start FY25 Continuation Grant signature page (8-0)
• Appointed Marcum LLP as auditor for FY2024 (8-0)
• Modified Senior Volunteer Tax Relief Program to allow credit for all qualified applicants (8-0)
• Amended resolution to add 'qualified' before 'applicants' (8-0)
• Amended resolution to limit modification to FY25 only (8-0)

Board of Education

The Enfield Board of Education will hold its regular meeting on June 25, 2024, at Council Chambers, 820 Enfield Street. The board will discuss and vote on key items including the approval of the Teacher & Administrator Evaluation Plan and the 2024-25 Head Start Program Improvement Plan. The meeting will also include committee reports, approval of minutes, and accounts and payroll for May 2024.

• Approval of Teacher & Administrator Evaluation Plan
• Approval of the 2024-25 Head Start Program Improvement Plan
• Second reading of Policy Revision
• Approval of accounts and payroll for May 2024
• Action on termination of tenured teacher contract(s) if any

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Enfield Zoning Board of Appeals will hold its regular meeting on June 24 at 7:00 PM in Council Chambers. The board will address old business involving a court-remanded case at 128 Moody Rd and new business concerning an appeal of a cease-and-desist order for Jarmoc Farms, LLC on Grant Rd.

• ZBA# 2021-03-20 - 128 Moody Rd - Court remanded to ZBA
• ZBA# 2024-3-20 - Grant Rd - Appeal of ZEO Cease & Desist order for Jarmoc Farms, LLC

Board of Education

The Enfield Board of Education is holding a special meeting on June 20, 2024, at 5:00 PM in the Assistant Superintendent's Office. The sole substantive item is an executive session to interview candidates for the Arts Director, STEAM Director, Literacy Director, and Humanities Director positions. The meeting is otherwise procedural, with call to order, roll call, and adjournment.

• Executive session for personnel matters: interview candidates for Arts Director, STEAM Director, Literacy Director, and Humanities Director

The Enfield Board of Education met in special session on June 20, 2024, and voted 7-0-0 to enter executive session to interview candidates for Arts Director, STEAM Director, Literacy Director, and Humanities Director. No Board actions occurred while in executive session, according to the minutes. The meeting adjourned unanimously at 6:50 PM. The minutes record no other substantive decisions.

• Approved entering executive session to interview Arts, STEAM, Literacy, and Humanities Director candidates (7-0-0)
• Adjourned the special meeting (unanimous, all ayes)

Economic Development Commission

The Enfield Economic Development Commission is holding a regular meeting to hear a report from the Economic & Community Development department, covering current projects, grant status, a business breakfast/job fair, and open ARPA projects. The commission will also discuss new business items including the Enfield Marketplace, the Main Streets Program, and overall economic development needs and goals. The agenda is largely informational and discussion-oriented, with no votes or public hearings listed.

• Report on current Department of ECD projects
• Update on Department of ECD grant status
• Discussion of Business Breakfast/Workforce Job Fair (September)
• Review of open ARPA projects
• Discussion of Enfield Marketplace and Main Streets Program

Inland Wetlands & Watercourses Agency

The Inland Wetlands & Watercourses Agency is holding a regular meeting with public hearings, old and new business, and enforcement reports. The agenda includes a proposed text amendment to Section 12 for Authorized Agent Approvals, and four new applications for work within regulated areas, including a pool, a deck, an elderly housing project, and a stormwater drainage replacement.

• XIW# 24-02: Text amendment to Section 12 for Authorized Agent Approvals (public hearing to be scheduled)
• AAA# 138: Above ground pool at 168 Post Office Road (Alyssa and Joseph Fradette)
• IW# 704: Deck construction at 10 Wheeler Drive (Daniel Smith)
• IW# 705: Housing for the Elderly at 1297 Enfield Street (Felician Sisters of North America Real Estate Trust)
• IW# 706: Stormwater drainage system replacement at 45 Kennedy Drive (Drainage Pros, Greg Wnuk)

The Inland Wetlands & Watercourses Agency voted unanimously to schedule a public hearing for July 16, 2024, on a proposed text amendment to Section 12 regarding authorized agent approvals. The amendment would eliminate the two-week waiting period for agent approvals and apply to homes built before 1972, with further discussion on extending it to homes 20 years or older. The board also approved the May 21, 2024 meeting minutes. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting was largely procedural.

• Approved May 21, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Set public hearing for July 16, 2024 on text amendment XIW# 24-02 (unanimous)

Town Council

The Enfield Town Council is holding its regular meeting with a full agenda of appointments, resolutions, and funding decisions. Key items include creating a PK-5 school modernization pre-referendum committee, appropriating funds for Board of Education expenditures, and approving several appointments to town commissions. The council will also consider resolutions on waste hauling agreements, property maintenance fine reductions, and a $50,000 transfer to the town attorney's legal account.

• Resolution to create a PK-5 School Modernization Pre-Referendum Committee
• Resolution to appropriate funds for Board of Education expenditures
• Request for transfer of $50,000 to Town Attorney Legal Account
• Resolution to authorize agreements with F&G Recycling, LLC and USA Waste and Recycling, Inc.
• Appointments to Ethics Commission and Fair Rent Commission

The Enfield Town Council approved a $5.6 million transfer from the general fund to cover the Board of Education's budget shortfall, contingent on the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding. The council also approved several other resolutions, including a $50,000 transfer to the town attorney's legal account, a reduction of property maintenance fines for three properties, and the cancellation of the August 2024 regular meeting. A resolution to create a PK-5 School Modernization Pre-Referendum Committee was tabled.

• Approved $5,601,408 transfer from general fund for BOE expenditures (9-2)
• Authorized Mayor to sign MOU with BOE, as prepared by Town Attorney's office (9-2)
• Approved $50,000 transfer to Town Attorney legal account (11-0)
• Reduced property maintenance fines at 133 Raffia Road to $1,000 (11-0)
• Reduced property maintenance fines at 49 Meadowlark Road to $6,451.05 with conditions (11-0)
• Reduced property maintenance and zoning fines at 350 North Maple Street to $0 (11-0)
• Tabled resolution to create PK-5 School Modernization Pre-Referendum Committee (9-2)
• Cancelled regular Town Council meeting scheduled for August 19, 2024 (11-0)

Patriot Award Subcommittee

The Enfield Patriot Award Subcommittee will meet to review applications for the 2024 Patriot Award. The meeting is procedural with no decisions expected beyond reviewing materials.

Town Council

This is a special meeting of the Enfield Town Council consisting solely of an executive session to discuss real estate negotiations with Impact Residential, personnel contract negotiations, and pending litigation (Docket # FIC2024-0213). No public action or discussion is scheduled; the meeting is expected to adjourn after the closed session.

• Executive session on real estate negotiations with Impact Residential
• Executive session on personnel contract negotiations
• Executive session on pending litigation Docket # FIC2024-0213

The Enfield Town Council met in special session and immediately entered executive session to discuss real estate negotiations with Impact Residential, personnel contract negotiations, and pending litigation (Docket # FIC2024-0213). No votes or actions were taken during the executive session, and the meeting adjourned without any substantive decisions.

• Entered executive session for real estate, personnel, and litigation discussions (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:52 pm (unanimous)

TC/BOE Security Committee

The Town Council and Board of Education Security Committee will convene to review security matters in an executive session. No public decisions are scheduled; the meeting is primarily procedural.

The committee met in executive session from 9:36 AM to 10:02 AM. The minutes record that no votes were taken during the session.

Water Pollution Control Authority

The Enfield Water Pollution Control Authority will discuss and set a public hearing date for proposed sewer service fees and rates for fiscal year 2024/2025. The meeting will include a roll call and adjournment, with no other substantive items listed.

• Resolution to set public hearing for 2024/2025 Sewer Service Fees and Rates on June 26, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. in Town Council Chambers, 820 Enfield Street

The Enfield Water Pollution Control Authority voted unanimously to hold a public hearing on proposed sewer service fees and rates for fiscal year 2024/2025. The hearing is set for Wednesday, June 26, 2024, at 6:00 pm in the Town Council Chambers at Town Hall, 820 Enfield Street. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Adopted Resolution #4729 scheduling public hearing on sewer fees (7-0)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Enfield Planning & Zoning Commission will meet to discuss a site plan review for a new indoor self-storage facility. The commission will also consider an administrative approval for a change of use at 77 Hazard Avenue.

• Site Plan Review for self-storage facility at Shaker Road & North Maple Street
• Administrative approval for tattoo parlor at 77 Hazard Avenue, Unit K

The Planning & Zoning Commission approved a site plan review for an indoor self-storage facility with 27 conditions. The board also granted a waiver regarding the number of required parking spaces for the project.

• Approved waiver to build 7 of 50 required parking spaces for SPR# 1938 (7-0)
• Approved SPR# 1938 for indoor self-storage facility with 27 conditions (7-0)
• Approved May 23, 2024 meeting minutes

Town Council

The Enfield Town Council and Board of Education are holding a joint special meeting to discuss the Town of Enfield MOU and Board of Education MOU. The agenda contains only this discussion item plus roll call and adjournment, so no decisions are listed for this meeting.

• Discussion of Town of Enfield MOU
• Discussion of Board of Education MOU

The Town Council reached consensus to prepare a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) appropriating $5.6 million from the fund balance to cover the Board of Education's (BOE) FY23/24 deficit. The MOU will include a $1.7 million reimbursement clause, a full forensic audit of the BOE, a line-by-line BOE budget, and quarterly financial updates to the Council. The item was scheduled for the Monday evening agenda; no formal vote was taken at this special meeting.

• Consensus to prepare $5.6M MOU for BOE deficit from fund balance
• MOU to include $1.7M reimbursement clause per BOE terms
• MOU to require full forensic audit of BOE
• MOU to require line-by-line BOE budget
• MOU to require quarterly BOE financial updates to Council
• Item placed on Monday evening's agenda for formal action

Ethics Commission

The Enfield Ethics Commission is holding a special virtual meeting to review and vote on Complaint # C-23-01. The agenda includes an executive session to discuss the complaint, followed by a vote on it.

• Review of Complaint # C-23-01 in executive session
• Vote on Complaint # C-23-01

Commission on Aging

The Enfield Commission on Aging will hold its regular monthly meeting on June 12, 2024, at 2 p.m. at the DSS Alcorn School. The agenda includes routine items such as approval of minutes, treasurer's report, and standing committee updates, as well as reports on various senior programs and initiatives. No specific votes or decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Senior Minor Repair Study Committee/Community Cares update
• Symposium Work Group report
• Senior Tax Relief Program update
• Grandparents Raising Grandchildren program update
• Social Services update

The Commission on Aging voted to cancel its July 2024 meeting and set the next meeting for August 14, 2024. Members discussed budget adjustments for the upcoming fiscal year, including a $200 purchase order for Verizon phone service and a purchase order for Danny's Pizza for the Grandparents program. No formal votes were taken on these budget items, which will be discussed further in August.

• Cancelled July 2024 meeting; next meeting set for August 14, 2024 (show of hands)
• Approved minutes with correction to next meeting date (8-1-2)
• Approved treasurer's report as submitted (show of hands)
• Discussed opening $200 purchase order for Verizon phone service for Choices program (no vote)
• Discussed opening purchase order for Danny's Pizza for Grandparents program (no vote)
• Consensus to update Town Blue Book (no formal vote)

Prison / Town Liaison Committee

The Enfield Prison/Town Liaison Committee will hold its June 12 meeting to review minutes from March, discuss new and old business including inmate work details and solar updates, and hear reports on prison projects, population counts, and incidents. No formal decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Update on inmates outside work details
• Solar update
• Projects at Facilities
• Report of Population Counts (Wardens)
• Review of Significant Incidents or Policy Changes at Prisons

The Enfield Prison/Town Liaison Committee met and discussed several updates from the Department of Corrections. Wardens agreed to attend quarterly meetings, and updates were provided on inmate work programs, solar panel installation, and vocational training. No formal votes were taken on these discussion items; the only action was approving the previous meeting's minutes.

• Approved minutes of March 13, 2024, as amended (6-0-0)
• Wardens agreed to attend quarterly meetings
• Discussed inmate work programs including Pursuit, asphalt, and landscaping
• Noted solar panels at facilities expected completion April 2025
• Discussed vocational programs including CDL, building trades, and barbering

Public Safety Subcommittee

The Public Safety Subcommittee meeting scheduled for June 12, 2024, has been cancelled. No items will be discussed or decided at this meeting.

Board of Education

The Enfield Board of Education has cancelled its regularly scheduled meeting for Tuesday, June 11, 2024. The next regular meeting will be held on Tuesday, June 25, 2024. This agenda is purely procedural, announcing the cancellation.

• Meeting cancelled for June 11, 2024
• Next regular meeting scheduled for June 25, 2024

Agricultural Commission

The Enfield Agricultural Commission is holding a regular meeting with several discussion items, including farm-friendly zoning regulations, updates on tax abatement ordinances, a solar farm project at 141 Town Farm Road, and a list of priority parcels for community farmland preservation. The agenda also includes routine items like approval of minutes and invoices.

• Discussion of Farm Friendly Zoning Regulations
• Update on tax abatement ordinances
• Solar Farm at 141 Town Farm Road - Siting Council hearing update
• List of priority parcels for Community Farmland Preservation

The Agricultural Commission discussed several ongoing items but made no substantive decisions. They reviewed draft farm-friendly zoning regulations and decided to divide sections among members for review. They also received updates on tax abatement options and the solar farm hearing at 141 Town Farm Road, which was continued. No formal votes were taken on these matters.

• Approved May 14, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Decided to divide farm zoning regulation review among commissioners instead of forming a subcommittee
• Adjourned meeting at 8:11 PM (unanimous)

Conservation Commission

The Enfield Conservation Commission is holding a regular meeting with routine items like minutes approval and financial matters. The main substantive item is an update on the solar farm project at 141 Town Farm Road, related to a Siting Council hearing. No public hearings are scheduled.

• Update on Solar Farm at 141 Town Farm Road - Siting Council Hearing
• Approval of minutes from May 14, 2024
• Approval of invoices and other financial matters

The Enfield Conservation Commission met on June 11, 2024, and approved the minutes from its May 14, 2024 meeting. No public hearings, public participation, correspondence, financial matters, or new business were conducted. The meeting was adjourned after a brief discussion of upcoming items.

• Approved May 14, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)

DPW Subcommittee

The Enfield Department of Public Works (DPW) Subcommittee will meet to review a facility and field use policy. The meeting is procedural with no decisions expected, and the public may participate.

The DPW Subcommittee approved the May 7, 2024 minutes by a 3-0 vote. They discussed a facility and field use policy, reviewing a spreadsheet on typical field sizes and maintenance costs based on a bid from Longmeadow. No votes were taken on the policy itself; instead, the Director of Public Works was asked to prepare a cost analysis using FY24 budget figures for the next meeting.

• Approved May 7, 2024 minutes (3-0)
• Discussed Facility & Field Use Policy (no vote)
• Directed DPW Director to prepare FY24 cost analysis for July 9 meeting
• Directed DPW Director to share field cost data with leagues for feedback
• Adjourned meeting (all in favor)

Enfield Athletic Hall of Fame

The June 11, 2024 meeting of the Enfield Athletic Hall of Fame Committee has been cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled for August 13, 2024.

• Meeting cancelled
• Next meeting scheduled for August 13, 2024

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee

The Enfield Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee is meeting to review past minutes, hear public comment, and discuss its mission and plan for 2024/2025. The agenda also includes a UConn meeting facilitation item. No specific decisions or proposals are detailed in the agenda.

• Review and acceptance of March minutes
• Public comment period
• UConn meeting facilitation
• Committee DEI mission and plan for 2024/2025

General Government Subcommittee

The Enfield General Government and Finance Subcommittee will discuss several financial matters, including motor vehicle tax abatements for two individuals, opioid settlement funds, tax reduction options for farmers, and a finance update on current tax collections. They will also review fund balances and a nonprofit exemption policy. The meeting is scheduled for June 7, 2024.

• MV Tax Abatement - Farromeque
• MV Tax Abatement - Kimani
• Opioid Settlements
• Tax Reduction Opportunities for Farmers
• Finance Update on Current Tax Collections

Blight Review Committee

The Enfield Blight Review Committee is scheduled to meet on June 6, 2024, at Enfield Town Hall. The agenda includes reviewing three specific properties for new business, discussing proposed revisions to the Property Maintenance Ordinance, and receiving updates on liens and properties.

• New business property review for 133 Raffia Road
• New business property review for 49 Meadowlark Road
• New business property review for 350 North Maple Street
• Old business discussion on Property Maintenance Ordinance Recommended Revisions
• Discussion on Lien/Property Updates

The Enfield Blight Review Committee approved fine reductions for three properties: 133 Raffia Road reduced to $1,000, 49 Meadowlark Road reduced to $10,000 with conditions, and 350 North Maple Street recommended for possible elimination via Town Council. The committee also agreed to continue ordinance updates, carrying forward the Tax Incentives section.

• Approved minutes for May 2, 2024 (3-0)
• Reduced 133 Raffia Road fines to $1,000 (3-0)
• Reduced 49 Meadowlark Road fines to $10,000 with payment schedule and sewer fee conditions (4-0)
• Approved resolution to Town Council recommending reduction/elimination of 350 North Maple Street fines (5-0)
• Carried forward Tax Incentives section in ordinance updates

Board of Education

The Enfield Board of Education is holding a special meeting to enter executive session for discussion of and possible action related to a pending claim to which the board is a party. The agenda includes only this item, along with call to order, roll call, and adjournment.

• Executive session for matters related to pending claims and litigation
• Discussion of and possible action on a pending claim involving the Board of Education

The Enfield Board of Education held a special meeting and unanimously approved two Memoranda of Understanding with the Town. The first MOU covers the Town's payment of the Board's bills in the amount of $3.9 million, and the second establishes a repayment plan to the Town in the amount of $1.7 million. Both votes were 8-0-0. The board also entered executive session for pending claims and litigation, but no actions were taken there.

• Approved MOU with Town for $3.9M payment of Board's bills (8-0)
• Approved MOU for $1.7M repayment plan to Town (8-0)
• Entered executive session for pending claims and litigation (8-0)

Board of Education

The Enfield Board of Education is holding a special meeting on June 6, 2024, to discuss and possibly take action on a pending claim involving the board. The meeting will include an executive session for matters related to pending claims and litigation. No other business is listed on the agenda.

• Executive session for pending claims and litigation
• Discussion and possible action on a pending claim involving the Board of Education

Inland Wetlands & Watercourses Agency

The Inland Wetlands & Watercourses Agency is holding a regular meeting with a standard agenda that includes public hearings, old and new business, and enforcement reports. No specific applications, projects, or dollar amounts are listed in the agenda text, so the meeting appears to be routine procedural business.

• Continued public hearings
• New public hearings
• Enforcement reports
• Applications to be received

Town Council

The Enfield Town Council is holding a regular meeting with public hearings, resolutions, and appointments. Key actions include setting the number of early voting locations for the August 2024 primary, approving grant applications (including $111,363 for a Family Resource Center), and reappointing members to town boards. The agenda also includes unfinished business on Abbe Road sidewalks and various fund transfers.

• Resolution to apply for ARP funds for Enfield Senior Center
• Resolution to submit continuation funding for FY25 Family Resource Center Grant ($111,363)
• Resolution determining number of early voting locations for August 2024 primary
• Reappointment of Kevin Zorda to Inland Wetlands and Watercourses Agency (until 6/30/28)
• Reappointment of Brandon Jewell to North Central District Health Department Board (until 6/30/27)

The Enfield Town Council voted 5-5 on a resolution to remove sidewalks installed at 20, 22, 23, and 24 Abbe Road, causing the measure to fail. The Town Attorney advised that removing the sidewalks could increase town liability by making the road less safe. The council also approved several consent agenda items, appointments, and resolutions, including authorizing applications for state grants and early voting plans.

• Resolution to remove Abbe Road sidewalks failed (5-5)
• Approved consent agenda: ARPA funds application for Senior Center, FY25 Family Resource Center Grant ($111,363), Youth Services Bureau fund transfer
• Reappointed Kevin Zorda to Inland Wetlands and Watercourses Agency (unanimous)
• Reappointed Brandon Jewell to North Central District Health Department Board (unanimous)
• Approved one central early voting location at Town Hall for August 2024 primary (unanimous)
• Approved $50,000 transfer for Uniform Relocation Act (unanimous)
• Approved Social Services fund transfer of $12,750 (7-3)
• Authorized submission of 2024 Neighborhood Assistance Act proposals (unanimous)

Town Council

The Enfield Town Council will hold a special meeting to discuss a Uniform Relocation Act presentation. The agenda includes procedural items, an executive session on litigation, and the relocation act presentation.

• Executive session on litigation under the Uniform Relocation Act
• Presentation on the Uniform Relocation Act

The Town Council held a special meeting to discuss the fire districts' tax collection agreement, where districts questioned the town's 3% fee versus a 1% quote from a private company. No formal action was taken; the town and districts agreed to meet again after reviewing costs. The Council also entered executive session for litigation and received a presentation on the Uniform Relocation Act, with no votes taken on those items.

• Discussed fire district tax collection fee; no vote taken
• Agreed to reconvene for further negotiation on tax collection fee
• Entered executive session for litigation (Uniform Relocation Act); no action taken
• Received presentation on Uniform Relocation Act; no action taken

Board of Education

The Enfield Board of Education is holding a special meeting to consider and approve the FY2024-25 budget. The agenda includes only the budget vote and standard procedural items, with no other discussion items listed.

• Approve the FY2024-25 Budget

Board of Education

The Enfield Board of Education will hold a regular meeting with routine items, including an accountability update, policy revisions, and committee reports. The board will also discuss and take action on the ESNA contract agreement and consider canceling the June 11 regular meeting in favor of a special meeting. An executive session is scheduled for collective bargaining and personnel matters.

• Policy revisions – second readings (unfinished business)
• Policy revision – first reading (new business)
• Discussion and action regarding ESNA contract agreement
• Cancel June 11 regular BOE meeting, replace with special meeting
• Executive session on collective bargaining and personnel

Ethics Commission

The Enfield Ethics Commission is holding a special meeting to review Complaint # C-23-01 in executive session. The agenda includes only the call to order, the executive session, and adjournment, with no other public business.

• Executive session to review Complaint # C-23-01

The Ethics Commission held a special meeting to review Complaint # C-23-01. The commission entered executive session to discuss the complaint with a witness, but no votes were taken.

• Entered executive session to review Complaint # C-23-01 (Unanimous)

Enfield Culture and Arts Commission

The Enfield Culture and Arts Commission is holding its monthly meeting with a standard agenda of 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 largely procedural boilerplate. The meeting is scheduled for May 28, 2024, at 6:30 pm in the Scitico Room at Enfield Town Hall.

• Meeting date: May 28, 2024, 6:30 pm, Scitico Room, Enfield Town Hall
• July 2, 2024 meeting cancelled
• Upcoming meetings: first Tuesday monthly, except July

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Enfield Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing on a proposed regulation change to allow elderly housing in the HR-33 zone by removing a parking requirement, and will review site plans for a solar project, a self-storage facility, and a driving school. The meeting also includes routine reports and approvals.

• Public hearing: XZA# 3092 – 820 Enfield St – amend regulations to allow elderly housing in HR-33 zone by removing '2 spaces per 2 bedroom unit' parking reference
• SPR# 1937 – 555 Taylor Road – site plan for small-scale ground-mounted solar project (I-1 Zone)
• SPR# 1938 – Shaker Road & North Maple Street – site plan for indoor self-storage facility (I-1 Zone)
• SPR# 1936 – 155 Hazard Avenue – site plan for driving school (BL Zone)
• PH# 3065ZA – 113 Brainard Rd – request to extend filing for zone change from R-33 to BR

The Commission approved a zoning amendment to allow elderly housing in the HR-33 zone by removing a parking requirement, and approved a site plan for a ground-mounted solar project at 555 Taylor Road. A self-storage facility proposal was tabled due to sidewalk and parking waiver requests. A zone change extension for 113 Brainard Rd was approved.

• Approved zoning amendment XZA# 3092 to allow elderly housing in HR-33 zone, removing parking reference (7-0)
• Approved site plan SPR# 1937 for solar project at 555 Taylor Road with 22 conditions (7-0)
• Tabled site plan SPR# 1938 for self-storage at Shaker Road & North Maple Street (7-0)
• Approved zone change extension PH# 3065ZA for 113 Brainard Rd to November 30, 2024 (7-0)
• Approved minutes from May 9, 2024 (7-0)

Aquifer Protection Agency

The Enfield Aquifer Protection Agency is holding a regular meeting on May 23, 2024, to conduct routine business. The agenda includes reviewing past minutes, an enforcement officer's report, and two new business items regarding aquifer applications.

• ARA# 28 - Aquifer application for a transfer of ownership at 318 Hazard Ave by Stephen Chase of Chase Realty Holdings Inc (Map 83/Lot 269)
• ARA# 29 - Aquifer application for a renewal of existing registration at 1 Bright Meadow Blvd by Nikki Oullette for Welcome Enfield LLC (Map 35/Lot 245)

The agency approved a transfer of ownership for a registration at 318 Hazard Ave. A renewal application for 1 Bright Meadow Blvd was voted on, but the record shows no 'yes' or 'no' votes.

• Approved transfer of ownership for AR# 2021-10-18 at 318 Hazard Ave (7-0)
• Approved minutes from December 31, 2023 (6-0-2)
• Approved renewal of existing registration for 1 Bright Meadow Blvd (0-0-0)

Joint Facilities Committee

The Joint Facilities Committee is meeting to discuss updates on various town building roofs, including Hazardville and Eli Whitney, and to consider accepting invoices. The agenda also includes a schedule for a 'Rooferendum' and updates on library, police department, and Parkman roofs.

• Update on roofs (unfinished business)
• Acceptance of invoices
• Hazardville and Eli Whitney roof update
• Rooferendum schedule
• Update on Library, PD and Parkman roofs

The Joint Facilities Committee approved four invoices totaling $11,928.04 for design and construction documents related to the Parkman School, Central Library, and Police Department roofs. The committee also discussed updates on various roof projects and agreed to schedule a presentation on School Modernization. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved Invoice 24-431 for $3,718.48 for Parkman School roof site investigation and design (all in favor)
• Approved Invoice 24-432 for $260.00 for Central Library roof construction documents (all in favor)
• Approved Invoice 24-583 for $5,949.56 for Parkman School roof site investigation and design (all in favor)
• Approved Invoice 23027.02-i2 for $2,000.00 for Police Department construction drawings and bidding documents (all in favor)
• Agreed to schedule a presentation by John Dague on School Modernization (motion by Doug F., seconded by Bob Cressotti)

Fair Rent Commission

The Fair Rent Commission meeting scheduled for May 22, 2024, at 5:30 p.m. has been cancelled. No business was scheduled to come before the Commission.

• Meeting cancelled

Historic District Commission

The Historic District Commission's regular meeting scheduled for May 22, 2024 has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is set for June 26, 2024 at 7PM in the Town Hall Council Chambers, 820 Enfield Street. No agenda items were discussed or decided.

• Regular meeting cancelled
• Next meeting: June 26, 2024 at 7PM, Town Hall Council Chambers, 820 Enfield Street

Inland Wetlands & Watercourses Agency

The Inland Wetlands & Watercourses Agency will hold a regular meeting to review four new wetland permit applications, including a site remediation for a violation, a shed, a commercial development, and a single-family home. The agenda also includes continued public hearings, old business, and enforcement reports. No decisions are guaranteed; items may be discussed or voted on.

• IW#700 – 14 Cranbrook Blvd – site remediation to correct a violation; Sam and Zak LLC
• IW#701 – 118 Raffia Rd – shed within regulated area; Frank Pizzo
• IW#702 – 17 & 21 Elm St – commercial development in regulated areas; Troiano Properties LLC
• IW#703 – 14 West Shore Dr – new single-family home; Chelsea Aiken

The Inland Wetlands & Watercourses Agency approved four permit applications for site remediation, a shed, a commercial development, and a new single-family home. The board also voted to move meeting times to 6:00pm during summer concert sessions.

• Approved IW# 700 site remediation for oil removal at 14 Cranbrook Blvd (7-0)
• Approved IW# 701 permit for a 14x40 shed at 118 Raffia Rd (7-0)
• Approved IW# 702 commercial development at 17 & 21 Elm St with site-specific conditions (7-0)
• Approved IW# 703 new single-family home construction at 14 West Shore Dr (7-0)
• Approved May 7, 2024 meeting minutes (7-0)
• Approved changing meeting time to 6:00pm during summer concerts (7-0)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Enfield Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a regular meeting to address old and new business. This includes a court-remanded case for 128 Moody Rd, a variance request for 83 Park Ave, and an appeal of a cease and desist order for Grant Rd. The board will also approve minutes and receive reports.

• ZBA# 2021-03-20 - 128 Moody Rd - Court remanded to ZBA
• ZBA# 2024-4-19 - 83 Park Ave - Variance for Section 3.30.3; Jennifer Bruyette, Applicant/Owner; Map 39/Lot 18; R33 Zone
• ZBA# 2024-3-20 - Grant Rd - Appeal of ZEO Cease & Desist order of Section 8.40; Jarmoc Farms, LLC, Applicant/Owner; Map 87/Lot 117; R-88 Zone
• Approval of minutes from April 22, 2024
• Town Attorney report from April 26, 2024

The Zoning Board of Appeals denied a motion to declare the trucking terminal at 128 Moody Road a legal non-conforming use, effectively requiring the operation to stop. The board also approved a fence variance for 83 Park Avenue and continued a cease-and-desist appeal for Grant Road to June 24, 2024.

• Denied motion to declare trucking terminal at 128 Moody Rd a legal non-conforming use (0-4, 1 abstention)
• Approved fence variance at 83 Park Ave (5-0)
• Continued ZBA# 2024-3-20 Grant Rd appeal to June 24, 2024 (5-0)
• Approved April 22, 2024 meeting minutes (4-0, 1 abstention)

Town Council

The Enfield Town Council will consider adopting the FY 2024-2025 town budget, including resolutions for the Capital Improvement Plan, LOCIP, Education Block Grant, and setting the tax rate. The agenda also includes a public hearing for the 2024 Neighborhood Assistance Act, a reappointment to the Culture & Arts Commission, and unfinished business on Abbe Road sidewalks. The meeting will also feature a presentation from the Board of Education leadership.

• Budget adoption for FY 2024-2025, including tax rate setting
• Resolution setting a public hearing for the 2024 Neighborhood Assistance Act
• Reappointment of Nzima Hutchings to the Enfield Culture & Arts Commission until 6/1/26
• Unfinished business: Abbe Road sidewalks (tabled 5/6/24)
• Special guests: Board of Education leadership

The Enfield Town Council adopted the FY2024-25 town budget with a 0% tax increase, setting a tax rate of 30.56 mills for real estate and business personal property, and 29.21 mills for motor vehicles. The budget adoption passed 7-4, with the minority voting against. The Council also discussed a $3.9 million Board of Education deficit, with the Mayor requesting a forensic audit and MOU before funding it, but no final decision was made on that funding.

• Adopted FY2024-25 town budget with 0% tax increase (7-4)
• Set tax rate at 30.56 mills for real estate and business personal property (7-4)
• Set motor vehicle tax rate at 29.21 mills (7-4)
• Adopted Capital Improvement Plan resolution (7-4)
• Appropriated $308,000 in LOCIP funds for Roads 2021 Paving Projects (7-4)
• Adopted Education Block Grant resolution for $77,429,555 school budget (7-4)
• Reappointed Nzima Hutchings to Enfield Culture & Arts Commission (unanimous)
• Set public hearing for 2024 Neighborhood Assistance Act for June 3, 2024 (unanimous)

Town Council

The Enfield Town Council is holding a special meeting to deliberate on the budget. The agenda includes roll call, budget discussions, and adjournment, with no other items listed.

• Budget deliberations

Agricultural Commission

The Enfield Agricultural Commission is holding a regular meeting with an amended agenda. They will discuss unfinished business including farm-friendly zoning regulations, updates on tax abatement ordinances, and a solar farm project at 141 Town Farm Road, which has a Siting Council hearing on May 16th. The meeting includes standard items like minutes approval, public participation, and reports.

• Discussion on Farm Friendly Zoning Regulations
• Update on tax abatement ordinances
• Solar Farm at 141 Town Farm Road - Siting Council Hearing on May 16th

The Agricultural Commission approved a statement by Chair LaPlante to be presented at the Connecticut Siting Council hearing on May 16 for the solar farm at 141 Town Farm Road. The commission also approved minutes from April meetings, added 'Discussion of priority parcels' to unfinished business, and discussed farm preservation funds and zoning issues. No public hearings or public participation were held.

• Approved statement for solar farm hearing (5-0)
• Approved April 3 special meeting minutes (4-0, 1 abstention)
• Approved April 9 regular meeting minutes (5-0)
• Added 'Discussion of priority parcels' to unfinished business (5-0)

Town Council

This Town Council special meeting scheduled for May 14, 2024, was cancelled. The agenda had listed only roll call, budget deliberations, and adjournment, with no other items.

Enfield Athletic Hall of Fame

The Enfield Athletic Hall of Fame is holding a regular meeting to review and adopt past minutes, discuss finances, vote on a biography, and address scholarships, banquet planning, and by-laws. The agenda is mostly routine administrative business with no major public decisions.

• Vote on biography
• Scholarships discussion
• Banquet planning
• By-laws review
• Finance review

The Enfield Athletic Hall of Fame committee voted on the 2024 inductees, Daly Award, and Team awards, but results were kept confidential until nominees accept. The committee also unanimously approved bylaw changes to increase voting from 8 to 9 members and add a vintage category. Financial balances were reported, and website updates were planned for the September banquet.

• Voted on 2024 inductees, Daly Award, and Team awards (results confidential)
• Unanimously approved bylaw change increasing voting from 8 to 9 members
• Unanimously approved adding vintage category to veteran and modern categories
• Accepted secretary's report for April as read

Enfield Beautification Committee

The Enfield Beautification Committee is holding a regular meeting to discuss old business, including the budget, Adopt a Spot, Little Library Boxes, and the Garden Club, as well as any new business. The agenda is largely procedural, with no specific decisions or proposals detailed.

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

The committee approved the February 13 minutes and decided to remove the Little Library Boxes project from future agendas. Members discussed several proposed beautification efforts, including bat houses, drought-tolerant flowers, and holiday lighting for the gazebo.

• Approved February 13, 2024 minutes (5-1-0)
• Removed Little Library Boxes from future agendas

Conservation Commission

The Enfield Conservation Commission will hold its regular meeting on May 14, 2024, following a procedural agenda with no substantive items listed for decision. The meeting includes standard items such as approval of minutes, public hearings, and financial matters, but no ordinances, contracts, or fee changes are scheduled for action.

The Enfield Conservation Commission held a brief regular meeting on May 14, 2024, with no public hearings, public participation, or financial matters. The only substantive action was authorizing Commissioner Karen Laplante to represent the commission in testimony before the Connecticut Siting Council regarding the Town Farm Solar Project at 141 Town Farm Road. The commission also approved the April 9, 2024 meeting minutes and adjourned after a short session.

• Authorized Karen Laplante to represent the commission in testimony before the Connecticut Siting Council on the Town Farm Solar Project (5-0)
• Approved April 9, 2024 meeting minutes (5-0)

Board of Education

The Enfield Board of Education will hold a regular meeting with routine items such as approvals of donations, scholarships, and certifications. The board will also discuss the FY23/24 school budget and consider possible action, along with first readings of policy revisions.

• Approve EHS Safe Grad Donation for Class of 2024
• Approve Lester J. Bodley Scholarship Recipients
• Approve FY2024-25 Healthy Food Certification
• Policy revisions – first readings
• Discussion & possible action on FY23/24 School Budget

The Board voted unanimously to request a $3.9 million supplemental appropriation from the Town to cover an anticipated budget shortfall for the current fiscal year, with any unused funds to be placed in the Board's contingency fund. The shortfall is attributed to reduced state funding and increased special education costs. The Board also approved several policy first readings and other routine items.

• Approved request for $3.9M supplemental appropriation from Town (9-0)
• Approved $1,000 donation to EHS Safe Grad (7-2)
• Approved 2024 Lester J. Bodley Scholarship recipients (9-0)
• Approved not to certify 2024-25 Healthy Food Certification (9-0)
• Approved first reading of Policy #4115 Educator and Leader Evaluation (9-0)
• Approved first reading of Policy #9322 Public and Executive Sessions (8-0-1)
• Approved first reading of Policy #9326.1 Taping/Recording Board Meetings (8-0-1)
• Approved first reading of Policy #9350 Hearings (8-1)

Town Council

The Enfield Town Council is holding a special meeting solely to deliberate on the budget. No other substantive items are on the agenda, and no decisions are recorded in this agenda text.

• Budget deliberations

The Enfield Town Council held a special meeting on May 13, 2024, to continue FY2024-2025 budget deliberations. No final decisions were made; the meeting included a brief recess and adjournment. The next steps were not specified in the minutes.

• Recessed special meeting for 15 minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:15 pm (unanimous)

Town Council

The Enfield Town Council is holding a public hearing and special meeting to consider extending the Midtown Enfield Tax Increment Financing (TIF) district by 10 years and authorizing the transfer of TIF funds for the Enfield Marketplace Project. The council will also vote on tax assessment and credit enhancement agreements, and consider submitting a Community Investment Fund 2030 application to the CT Department of Economic & Community Development for the same project. A presentation on the redevelopment of the Enfield Square Mall is also scheduled.

• Public hearing on proposed modification of the Midtown Enfield TIF Master Plan
• Resolution extending Midtown Enfield TIF District sunset by 10 years
• Resolution authorizing transfer of TIF funds for Enfield Marketplace Project
• Resolution regarding tax assessment agreement
• Resolution authorizing CIF 2030 application to CT DECD for Enfield Marketplace Project

The Enfield Town Council unanimously adopted five resolutions related to the Midtown Enfield Tax Increment Financing (TIF) district and the Enfield Square Mall redevelopment. Key actions included extending the TIF district's duration from 20 to 30 years, authorizing a $500,000 transfer from the TIF fund for the Enfield Marketplace project, and approving agreements with Woodsonia Acquisitions for tax assessment and credit enhancement. The Council also authorized submitting a state grant application for up to $20 million for the mall redevelopment.

• Adopted Resolution #6944 extending Midtown Enfield TIF district duration to 30 years (8-0)
• Adopted Resolution #6945 transferring $500,000 from TIF fund to Enfield Marketplace project account (8-0)
• Adopted Resolution #6946 authorizing 10-year Tax Assessment Agreement with Woodsonia Acquisitions at $7,262,250 assessed value (10-0)
• Adopted Resolution #6947 authorizing Credit Enhancement Agreement with Woodsonia Acquisitions for 2034-2043 (10-0)
• Adopted Resolution #6948 authorizing application for up to $20 million in state Community Investment Fund grants (10-0)
• Closed public hearing on TIF modification with no public comments

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee

The Enfield Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee will hold its May 13 meeting to review and accept minutes from March, discuss UConn meeting facilitation, and finalize its 2024/2025 mission and plan. The meeting includes public comment and committee member updates.

• Review and acceptance of March meeting minutes
• Discussion of UConn meeting facilitation
• Committee DEI Mission & Plan for 2024/2025

TC/BOE Security Committee

The Town Council / Board of Education Security Committee is meeting to discuss security strategy and the deployment of security personnel or devices. The agenda includes an executive session for these matters, followed by discussion of next steps. No specific decisions or proposals are listed on the public agenda.

• Executive session on security strategy or deployment of security personnel/devices
• Discussion of next steps

Board of Assessment Appeals

The Enfield Board of Assessment Appeals holds a special meeting to discuss and decide on two additions to the October 1, 2023 Grand List under Connecticut General Statutes §12-115. The meeting is procedural and does not include new ordinances or contracts.

• CT Mulch addition to Grand List
• Control Module addition to Grand List

Joint Facilities Committee

The Joint Facilities Committee meeting scheduled for May 9, 2024, at 6 PM has been cancelled. No items will be discussed or decided at this meeting.

• Meeting cancelled

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Enfield Planning & Zoning Commission will conduct its regular meeting on May 9, 2024, at 7:00 PM in Council Chambers. The agenda includes procedural items such as approval of minutes, reports from the Town Attorney and Zoning Enforcement Officer, and public participation. One continued public hearing and one new public hearing are scheduled.

• Continued public hearing for 145/153 South Road residential housing project (Enfield Properties, LLC)
• New public hearing for 504 Hazard Avenue outdoor patio alterations (Michael McManus, Applicant)
• Extension request for SPR# 1876 at 30/32 Bacon Road

The Enfield Planning & Zoning Commission approved the large flexible residential housing project at 145/153 South Road (PH# 3090) with 27 general and 4 site-specific conditions, despite public concerns about traffic, wildlife, and flooding. The Commission also approved the FY2025 Capital Improvement Plan, a 24-month extension for SPR# 1876 at 30/32 Bacon Road, and the Commission's bylaws. Minutes from previous meetings were approved, and several new applications were received for future review.

• Approved PH# 3090 - 145/153 South Road housing project with conditions (7-0)
• Approved FY2025 Capital Improvement Plan (7-0)
• Approved 24-month extension for SPR# 1876 - 30/32 Bacon Road (7-0)
• Approved Commission bylaws (7-0)
• Approved minutes from April 3 and April 25, 2024 meetings (7-0)
• Closed public hearing for PH# 3090 (7-0)

Commission on Aging

The Enfield Commission on Aging is meeting to receive a presentation from Michelle Puzzo on UConn Cares, and to review minutes, treasurer's report, and updates from various committees including the Senior Minor Repair Program, Symposium Work Group, and Senior Tax Relief Program. The agenda is largely routine, with no major decisions or public hearings listed.

• UConn Cares presentation by Michelle Puzzo
• Senior Minor Repair Program Study Committee report
• Symposium Work Group report
• Senior Tax Relief Program report
• Town Council report

The Commission discussed replacing the cancelled Senior Minor Repair program through a partnership with U Community Cares. Members agreed to advertise for volunteers specifically to install air conditioners for seniors. No new initiatives were started due to a lack of budget.

• Approved minutes with one correction (7-0-4)
• Approved treasurer's report via show of hands
• Agreed to advertise for air conditioner installation volunteers via Senior Center newsletter, Social Service, and social media

Town Council

The Enfield Town Council is holding a special meeting on May 8, 2024, at 5:30 PM in the Scitico Room. The agenda consists solely of budget deliberations, with no other items listed. The meeting will begin with roll call and end with adjournment.

• Budget deliberations

The Enfield Town Council held a special meeting to continue FY2025 budget deliberations, focusing on the town's side of the budget. Town Manager Christopher Bromson and Finance Director John Wilcox clarified that the town is not legally required to transfer excess Education Cost Sharing (ECS) funds to the Board of Education, and that the BOE's request for $1.7M reimbursement for completed capital projects is a Council decision. No formal votes were taken on these matters; the meeting adjourned at 8:00 pm.

• Continued FY2025 budget deliberations (no vote)
• Adjourned meeting unanimously (show-of-hands vote)

DPW Subcommittee

The subcommittee will review a Field Demand Analysis presentation by John Hammer. Members will also hold a discussion regarding the town's Facility & Field Use Policy.

• Field Demand Analysis Presentation by John Hammer
• Discussion on Facility & Field Use Policy

The Enfield DPW Subcommittee met on May 7, 2024, and approved the minutes from the April 9, 2024 meeting. The committee discussed the Field Demand Analysis and facility/field use policies, but no votes were taken on these items. Public participation focused on parking issues and field usage by private organizations, with suggestions for tracking usage. The next meeting is scheduled for June 11, 2024.

• Approved April 9, 2024 meeting minutes (3-0)
• Discussed Field Demand Analysis results, no vote
• Discussed Facility & Field Use Policy, no vote
• Public participation on parking and field usage, no vote
• Adjourned meeting (all in favor)

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, reports from the chair, treasurer, and liaisons, plus old and new business. No specific projects, decisions, or public hearings are listed, so the meeting appears to be routine administrative business.

• Regular monthly meeting scheduled for May 7, 2024 at 6:30 pm in the Scitico Room at Enfield Town Hall
• Agenda includes standard items: roll call, minutes approval, chairperson's remarks, treasurer's report, liaison remarks
• Upcoming meeting dates listed through October 2024

The commission approved spending for children's art activities at the Summer Concert Series and sponsorship for a poetry event. Members also discussed partnerships for visual arts and the purchase of commission name tags.

• Approved $500 for kids craft activities (unanimous)
• Approved $1,000 to sponsor Poet Laureate Nzima's poetry event (unanimous)
• Approved $120 for commission member name tags (unanimous)
• Tabled acceptance of minutes until August meeting

Inland Wetlands & Watercourses Agency

The Inland Wetlands & Watercourses Agency is holding a regular meeting to discuss and potentially decide on several wetland permit applications, including new single-family homes and a shed, as well as a site remediation for a violation. The agenda also includes routine items like minutes approval and reports.

• IW# 699 – 75 Oliver Rd – Wetlands permit for single-family home; Heron Homes, LLC; R-44 Zone
• IW# 700 – 14 Cranbrook Blvd – Wetlands application for site remediation to correct a violation; Sam and Zak LLC; BL-Zone
• IW# 701 – 118 Raffia Rd – Wetlands permit for a shed within regulated area; Frank Pizzo; R-33 Zone
• IW# 702 – 17 & 21 Elm St – Wetlands permit for single-family home; Chelsea Aiken; R-33 Zone/LOD
• IW# 703 – 14 West Shore Dr – Wetlands permit for new single-family home; Chelsea Aiken; R-33 Zone/LOD

The Inland Wetlands & Watercourses Agency approved a wetlands permit for a single-family home at 75 Oliver Rd (IW# 699) with site-specific conditions, including environmental signage and erosion controls. The vote was unanimous (7-0). The agency also approved the April 16, 2024 meeting minutes as amended, and discussed upcoming applications for four other properties.

• Approved IW# 699 wetlands permit for single-family home at 75 Oliver Rd (7-0)
• Approved April 16, 2024 meeting minutes as amended (7-0, 1 abstention)
• Discussed upcoming applications IW# 700-703 for future review

Town Council

The Enfield Town Council will meet on May 6, 2024, to discuss routine reports, board appointments, and new business items. Key topics include grant applications for transportation and substance abuse prevention, property maintenance fines, a tax increment financing plan, and Abbe Road sidewalks.

• Resolution authorizing CT DOT Municipal Grant Program application for $46,840/year for SFY 2025-2028
• Resolution for SAMHSA STOP Act grant application for $60,000/year for FFY 2025-2028
• Reappointment of Mary Ann Turner to the Blight Review Committee until 3/31/26
• Resolution to authorize a reduction of property maintenance fines for 23 Locke Drive
• Resolution to set a public hearing to modify the Midtown Enfield Tax Increment Financing Master Plan

The Enfield Town Council held a regular meeting on May 6, 2024, where it approved a consent agenda authorizing the Town Manager to apply for two grants (CT DOT Municipal Grant Program and SAMHSA STOP Act grant), reappointed Mary Ann Turner to the Blight Review Committee, and adopted resolutions supporting FY 2025 CDS requests for pump station replacements, reducing property maintenance fines on 23 Locke Drive, and setting a public hearing to modify the Midtown Enfield Tax Increment Financing Master Plan. The Council also tabled items regarding Abbe Road sidewalks and the Greys Club. The meeting included extensive public comment on the proposed education budget, with many residents urging full funding.

• Approved consent agenda authorizing Town Manager to sign CT DOT grant application for $46,840/year (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda authorizing Town Manager to sign SAMHSA STOP Act grant application for $60,000/year (unanimous)
• Reappointed Mary Ann Turner to Blight Review Committee (9-1)
• Adopted resolution supporting FY 2025 CDS requests for pump station replacements (unanimous)
• Adopted resolution reducing property maintenance fines on 23 Locke Drive to $3,000 (unanimous)
• Adopted resolution setting public hearing for May 13 on Midtown TIF Master Plan modification (unanimous)
• Tabled Abbe Road sidewalks item
• Tabled Greys Club item

Town Council

The Enfield Town Council will meet in a special session to conduct closed-door discussions and review budget matters. No public votes or decisions are listed on this agenda.

The Enfield Town Council held a special meeting on May 6, 2024, entering executive session to discuss 78 Main Street and Enfield Square Mall (90 Elm Street), with no votes or actions taken during that session. The council then continued budget deliberations for FY 2024-2025, but no substantive decisions were recorded in the minutes.

• Entered executive session to discuss 78 Main Street and Enfield Square Mall (90 Elm Street) (unanimous)
• Adjourned the meeting at 6:51 pm (unanimous)

Ethics Commission

The Enfield Ethics Commission is holding a special meeting to review complaint C-23-01 in executive session. The agenda includes approval of previous minutes and adjournment, with no other public business.

• Executive session to review complaint C-23-01

The Enfield Ethics Commission held a special meeting to review Complaint # C-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 review Complaint # C-23-01 (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Blight Review Committee

The Enfield Blight Review Committee is meeting to address new blight cases at 23 Locke Drive and 3 Cook Avenue, discuss recommended revisions to the Property Maintenance Ordinance, and receive updates on liens and properties. The agenda also includes routine items like approving minutes and public communications.

• Review of 23 Locke Drive for blight
• Review of 3 Cook Avenue for blight
• Discussion of Property Maintenance Ordinance Recommended Revisions
• Lien and property updates

The Blight Review Committee met on May 2, 2024, and reviewed two properties under new business: 23 Locke Drive and 3 Cook Avenue. The committee also discussed recommended revisions to the Property Maintenance Ordinance and received updates on liens and properties. No formal votes or decisions were recorded in the minutes.

• Reviewed 23 Locke Drive (no action recorded)
• Reviewed 3 Cook Avenue (no action recorded)
• Discussed Property Maintenance Ordinance recommended revisions (no action recorded)
• Received lien/property updates (no action recorded)

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 award recipient or details provided.

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

Town Council

The Enfield Town Council held a special meeting to discuss real estate negotiations for Enfield Square Mall and review budget items. The meeting included an executive session for real estate negotiations and budget deliberations before adjournment.

• Executive session for real estate negotiations at Enfield Square Mall (90 Elm Street)
• Budget deliberations

The Enfield Town Council held a special meeting on May 1, 2024, primarily to discuss real estate negotiations in executive session and continue budget deliberations for FY 2024-2025. No votes or actions were taken during the executive session, and the meeting adjourned without any substantive decisions recorded.

• Entered executive session to discuss real estate negotiations (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:23 pm (unanimous)

Ethics Commission

The Enfield Ethics Commission is holding a special meeting to review a complaint (C-23-01) in executive session. The agenda includes only routine items: call to order, approval of minutes, and the executive session discussion. No public action is scheduled.

• Executive session to review Complaint # C-23-01

The Enfield Ethics Commission held a special meeting to review Complaint # C-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 review Complaint # C-23-01 (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Town Council

The Enfield Town Council is holding a special meeting to discuss the upcoming budget, with presentations from several department heads, and to enter executive session for real estate negotiations regarding the Enfield Square Mall. No final decisions are scheduled; the meeting is for discussion and review.

• Executive session on real estate negotiations for Enfield Square Mall (90 Elm Street)
• Budget discussion with presentations from Town Attorney, EMS, IT, and Social Services
• Presenters include Town Attorney Tom Tyler, EMS Director Erin Riggott, CIO Paul Russell, and Social Services Director Cindy Guerreri

The April 29, 2024 special meeting of the Enfield Town Council was a budget review session. The Town Attorney, EMS, IT, and Social Services departments presented their proposed FY2025 budgets. No budget was approved, denied, or tabled; the only vote was to adjourn. A scheduled executive session on real estate negotiations concerning Enfield Square Mall (90 Elm Street) was canceled.

• Executive session on Enfield Square Mall (90 Elm Street) real estate negotiations canceled
• Adjourned the special meeting (unanimous show-of-hands vote)

Town Council

The Enfield Town Council is holding a public hearing on the proposed annual operating and capital budget for fiscal year July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2025. The agenda includes presentations by the Town Manager and the Superintendent of Schools, followed by public comments. This is the first opportunity for residents to speak on the budget.

• Public hearing on proposed FY2024-25 operating and capital budget
• Town Manager's budget presentation
• Board of Education budget highlights by Superintendent of Schools
• Public comments limited to 5 minutes per speaker, registration required
• Budget available online at www.enfield-ct.gov

The Enfield Town Council held a public hearing on the proposed annual operating and capital budget for fiscal year July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2025. The Town Manager and Board of Education Chair presented their budgets, and numerous residents spoke for and against the proposed education budget increase of 8.68%. No formal decisions were made; the meeting was adjourned without a vote.

• Adjourned public hearing (unanimous)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Enfield Planning & Zoning Commission is holding a regular meeting with public hearings on a large flexible residential housing project at 145/153 South Road and a special use permit for expansion of a non-conforming use at 138 N Maple St. They will also consider a parking modification for a site plan at 90 Alden Avenue and a site plan review for an outdoor patio at 504 Hazard Avenue. The agenda includes routine items like minutes approval and reports.

• PH# 3090 – 145/153 South Road – large flexible residential housing project per Section 4.70.8; Enfield Properties, LLC; Maplewood Village of Enfield LLC and Michael Panella, Owners; Map 55/Lots 59 and 80; I-1/R-44 Zones
• PH# 3091 – 138 N Maple St – special use permit for expansion of non-conforming use; Michael Helechu, Applicant; The Benevolent Hall, Owner; Map 82/Lot 12; I-1 Zone
• SPR# 1935 – 90 Alden Avenue – modification of parking configuration for SPR# 1902; Bellsite Development, LLC; Map 28/Lot 17; TD-5 Zone
• SPR# 1931 – 504 Hazard Avenue – site plan review for alterations for outdoor patio; Michael McManus, Applicant; 504 Hazard Avenue, LLC, Owner; Map 101/Lot 216; I-1 Zone

The Enfield Planning & Zoning Commission approved a special use permit for the Enfield Elks Lodge to expand its non-conforming use and obtain a new liquor permit, with conditions. The commission also continued a public hearing for a large residential housing project at 145/153 South Road to May 9, 2024, and tabled a site plan review for 504 Hazard Avenue pending new plans.

• Approved PH# 3088ZA special use permit for Elks Lodge at 138 N Maple St with conditions (unanimous)
• Continued PH# 3090 housing project at 145/153 South Road to May 9, 2024 (unanimous)
• Tabled SPR# 1931 for 504 Hazard Avenue outdoor patio until next meeting
• Approved minutes from April 11, 2024 (unanimous)
• Directed staff to file zoning text amendment for elderly housing parking (unanimous)

Aquifer Protection Agency

The Enfield Aquifer Protection Agency has cancelled its regular meeting scheduled for April 25, 2024. No decisions or discussions will occur at this meeting.

Board of Assessment Appeals

The Enfield Board of Assessment Appeals is holding a special meeting to discuss and make decisions on additions to the October 1, 2023 Grand List under Section 12-115. The agenda includes discussions regarding CT Mulch and Control Module. The meeting is scheduled for April 25, 2024, from 1:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Enfield Town Hall.

• Discussions and decisions of Additions to the October 1, 2023 Grand List under Sec 12-115 for CT Mulch
• Discussions and decisions of Additions to the October 1, 2023 Grand List under Sec 12-115 for Control Module

Joint Facilities Committee

The Joint Facilities Committee meeting scheduled for April 25, 2024 at 6 PM has been cancelled. No further business was listed on the agenda.

Joint Facilities Committee

The Joint Facilities Committee meeting scheduled for April 25, 2024, at 6pm has been cancelled. No items were discussed or decided.

• Meeting cancelled

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Enfield Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a special meeting to discuss pending claims and litigation related to the recent HR 33 Zone Text Amendment in executive session. No public votes or decisions are scheduled.

Aquifer Protection Agency

This is the agenda for the Enfield, CT Aquifer Protection Agency regular meeting on April 25, 2024. The agenda lists only standard procedural items such as call to order, roll call, minutes, reports, and public communication, with no specific substantive items detailed. It is essentially a boilerplate agenda, with the next regular meeting scheduled for May 23, 2024.

• No specific rezonings, contracts, or fee changes are listed on the agenda
• Public hearings are listed as continued and new, but no details are provided
• Enforcement Officer's Report is scheduled as an agenda item

Town Council

The Enfield Town Council is holding a special meeting to discuss departmental budgets. Presentations are scheduled from the Planning Department, Library Services, Economic and Community Development, and the Town Clerk.

• Budget Discussion: Planning Department presented by Director of Planning Laurie Whitten
• Budget Discussion: Library Services presented by Director of Libraries Jason Neely
• Budget Discussion: Economic and Community Development presented by Director of Economic & Community Development Aaron Marcavitch
• Budget Discussion: Town Clerk presented by Town Clerk Sheila Bailey

The Enfield Town Council held a special meeting to review proposed FY2025 budgets from the Planning, Library, Economic and Community Development, and Town Clerk departments. No votes were taken on the budgets; the meeting was for discussion only. The meeting adjourned unanimously after the presentations.

• Adjourned meeting unanimously at 6:53 pm

Fair Rent Commission

The Enfield Fair Rent Commission is holding a regular meeting to approve minutes from a March special meeting, review its bylaws, and discuss its hearings process. No specific cases or decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Approval of minutes from March 27, 2024 special meeting
• Bylaws review
• Discussion of hearings process

The Fair Rent Commission met and unanimously approved the minutes from the March 27 special meeting. Members reviewed the bylaws line by line and agreed on changes. They also discussed the first hearing, noting it went well overall, and suggested improvements such as providing printed materials to commissioners and creating an informational handout for complainants and respondents.

• Approved minutes of 3.27.24 special meeting (unanimous)
• Reviewed bylaws line by line and agreed on changes
• Discussed hearing process improvements, including printed agendas and a complainant information handout

Historic District Commission

The Historic District Commission's regular meeting scheduled for April 24, 2024, has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is set for May 22, 2024, at 7PM in the Town Hall Council Chambers, 820 Enfield Street. No agenda items were discussed or proposed for this meeting.

• Meeting cancelled
• Next meeting: May 22, 2024, 7PM, Town Hall Council Chambers, 820 Enfield Street

Board of Education

The Enfield Board of Education will hold a regular meeting with several action items, including discussing the appointment of an interim superintendent and establishing a search committee. They will also consider union contract agreements for paraprofessionals and secretary/cafeteria staff, and vote on the FY2025 School Readiness Grant. The meeting includes a public hearing on the FY2024-25 budget and a second reading of a policy revision.

• Discussion and action on appointing an interim superintendent
• Discussion and action on establishing a superintendent search committee
• Discussion and action on CSEA/SEIU paraprofessional union contract agreement
• Discussion and action on Local 1303-46 secretary/cafeteria union contract agreement
• Approval of FY2025 School Readiness Grant

The Enfield Board of Education voted 6-1-2 to authorize the Superintendent to notify certified teachers of contract non-renewals under Connecticut General Statutes 10-151, with Mrs. LeBlanc dissenting and Mr. Kober and Mrs. Pickett abstaining. The Board also approved Andrew B. Longey as Interim Superintendent effective May 21, 2024 (7-0-1, Jonaitis abstaining), established a Superintendent Search Committee comprised of Board Leadership (6-2-0, Jonaitis and Kober dissenting), and approved two union contract agreements unanimously. A second reading of Policy #6111 School Calendar(s) passed 7-2-0, and the FY2025 School Readiness Grant was approved 9-0-0.

• Approved Superintendent to notify certified teachers of contract non-renewals per CGS 10-151 (6-1-2; LeBlanc dissent, Kober and Pickett abstain)
• Appointed Andrew B. Longey as Interim Superintendent effective May 21, 2024 (7-0-1; Jonaitis abstain)
• Established Superintendent Search Committee comprised of Board Leadership (6-2-0; Jonaitis and Kober dissent)
• Approved CSEA/SEUI Paraprofessional Union Contract Agreement (8-0-0)
• Approved Local 1303-46 Secretary/Cafeteria Union Contract Agreement (8-0-0)
• Approved second reading of Policy #6111 School Calendar(s) (7-2-0; Jonaitis and Kober dissent)
• Approved FY2025 School Readiness Grant and authorized Superintendent to endorse it (9-0-0)
• Approved revised 2024 Regular Schedule of Meetings for June 11, June 25, and August 27 (9-0-0)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Enfield Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a regular meeting on April 22, 2024, to conduct old and new business, including legal notices. The board will review an application to appeal a Cease & Desist Order at 348 Hazard Ave. Additionally, the agenda includes the approval of past minutes, staff reports, town attorney reports, and an executive session.

• Application to appeal a Cease & Desist Order of Section 5.20-Business Use Table at 348 Hazard Ave (ZBA# 2024-03-22; Matt Deroma, Applicant; 348 Hazard Ave LLC, Owner; Map 83/Lot 263; HVBL Zone)
• Approval of minutes from the February 26, 2024 meeting
• Town Attorney reports from February 29, 2024 and March 26, 2024

The Enfield Zoning Board of Appeals voted unanimously to uphold a Cease and Desist order against 348 Hazard Ave LLC for violating the Business Use Table (Section 5.20) at 348 Hazard Avenue. The board found the order lawful, the use not permitted, and the applicant failed to provide contrary evidence. The public hearing was closed before the vote.

• Closed public hearing for ZBA# 2024-03-22 (unanimous)
• Upheld Cease and Desist for 348 Hazard Ave (4-0)

Town Council

The Enfield Town Council is holding a regular meeting focused on budget discussions. Presentations will be given by the Building Department, Registrar of Voters, Finance Department, Department of Public Works, and Police Department. No votes or decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Budget presentation by Building Department Chief Building Official Ray Steadward
• Budget presentation by Registrar of Voters Lew Fiore and Tom Kienzler
• Budget presentation by Finance Department Director of Finance John Wilcox
• Budget presentation by Department of Public Works Director Donald Nunes
• Budget presentation by Police Department Chief Alaric Fox

The Enfield Town Council held a special meeting to review FY2025 budget presentations from the Building, Registrar of Voters, Finance, Public Works, and Police departments. No formal decisions or votes were taken on the budgets during this meeting; it was a discussion-only session. The meeting adjourned unanimously at 6:45 pm.

• Adjourned meeting unanimously (motion by Mangini, seconded by Finger)

Library Board of Trustees

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

• Review of meeting minutes
• Discussion of old business
• Discussion of new business
• Scheduling next meeting date

The Enfield Library Board of Trustees approved a $1,325.86 expenditure for the upholstery project and new canvas bags for gardening hobby packs. The board also heard reports on programs and grants, and noted the retirement of a librarian. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved $1,325.86 for upholstery project and canvas bags (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of previous meeting

General Government Subcommittee

The General Government and Finance Subcommittee will meet to discuss financial updates including EMS hardship applications, opioid settlement funds, tax reduction opportunities for farmers, and current tax collections. The committee will also review fund balances for EMS, insurance, and the current fund.

• EMS Hardship Applications/Billing review
• Opioid Settlements discussion
• Tax Reduction Opportunities for Farmers consideration
• Current Fund Balance, EMS Balance, Insurance Balance review
• Finance Update on Current Tax Collections

Ethics Commission

The Enfield Ethics Commission is holding a special meeting to approve prior minutes and then enter executive session to discuss Complaint #23-01. No other substantive business is on the agenda.

• Executive session to discuss Complaint #23-01
• Approval of minutes from previous meetings

The Enfield Ethics Commission met in special session and entered executive session to review Complaint # C-23-01. The complaint was discussed with no votes or actions taken, and the meeting adjourned without any substantive decisions.

• Entered executive session to review Complaint # C-23-01 (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting without votes or actions (unanimous)

Joint Facilities Committee

The Enfield Joint Facilities Committee held a regular meeting on April 11, 2024, covering routine procedural items and updates on roof repairs and transfer station operations. No minutes were approved, and no guests or unfinished business were listed.

• Update on Roofs
• Transfer Station Ramp
• Hazardville and Eli Whitney Roof Update
• Update on Library, PD and Parkman Roofs
• Transfer Station Update

The Joint Facilities Committee approved 11 invoices for design, inspection, and site investigation work on the Alcorn, Library, Police Department, and Parkman School roof projects. The committee also discussed the transfer station ramp, which is nearly complete after the original contractor backed out, and reviewed the status of various roof projects. No other formal decisions were made.

• Approved Invoice 23027-i1 from Russell & Dawson for $5,104.00 (Alcorn)
• Approved Invoice 23027.01-i2 from Russell & Dawson for $3,712.00 (Alcorn)
• Approved Invoice 23027.01-i3 from Russell & Dawson for $3,944.00 (Alcorn)
• Approved Invoice 1240973 from Eagle Rivot for $781.36 (Library)
• Approved Invoice 0259404 from Fuss & O’Neill for $3,924.79 (Library)
• Approved Invoices 23-1610, 24-116, 24-292, 24-314 from Silver Petrucelli for $300, $600, $6,780, and $260 (Library)
• Approved Invoice 24-315 from Silver Petrucelli for $1,487.39 (Parkman School)
• Approved Invoice 23027.02-i1 from Russel & Dawson for $4,400.00 (Police Department)

Town Council

The Enfield Town Council will meet in a special session to conduct a closed-door executive session to discuss pending litigation regarding the Enfield Square Mall tax appeal. The council will also hear a presentation on the Board of Education budget from Superintendent Chris Drezek before adjourning.

• Executive session on Enfield Square Realty, LLC v. Town of Enfield tax appeal (141 Town Farm Road)
• Board of Education budget presentation by Superintendent Chris Drezek

The Enfield Town Council held a special meeting to receive a presentation on the Board of Education's proposed FY 2025 budget from Superintendent Christopher Drezek and Board of Education Chair Charlotte Riley. The council discussed the budget, including drivers like special education costs and expiring COVID funds, but took no formal action on it. The meeting included an executive session on pending litigation, during which no votes were taken.

• Entered executive session to discuss pending litigation (Enfield Square Realty tax appeal and 141 Town Farm Road) (unanimous)
• Heard Board of Education FY 2025 budget presentation (no vote)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Inland Wetlands & Watercourses Agency

The Inland Wetlands & Watercourses Agency will hold a regular meeting with continued public hearings and new business. They will continue a hearing on a wetlands permit for a sports complex at 85&100 Bright Meadow Blvd and 113 Brainard Road, and discuss a permit for an indoor self-storage facility at N Maple Street & Shaker Rd. New items include a determination of permit need for a shed at 33 Sandpiper Road and a permit application for a new home at 75 Oliver Road.

• Continued hearing: IW# 696 - Wetlands permit for sports complex at 85&100 Bright Meadow Blvd and 113 Brainard Road (Fast Track Realty, applicant)
• Old business: IW# 697 - Wetlands permit for indoor self-storage facility at N Maple Street & Shaker Rd (Polman Realty, LLC)
• New business: DPN# 2024-04-04 - Permit need determination for 12' x 24' shed at 33 Sandpiper Road (Steeve & Cara Parent)
• Applications to be received: IW# 699 - Wetlands permit for new single-family home at 75 Oliver Road (Heron Homes, LLC)
• Public communication and petitions, minutes of April 2, 2024, and enforcement reports

The Inland Wetlands & Watercourses Agency approved a wetlands permit for a sports complex at 85&100 Bright Meadow Blvd and 113 Brainard Road, with ten site-specific conditions. The board also approved a permit for a self-storage facility at the corner of N Maple Street and Shaker Road. A shed permit application at 33 Sandpiper Road was withdrawn.

• Approved IW# 696 sports complex wetlands permit with 10 site-specific conditions (7-0)
• Approved IW# 697 self-storage facility wetlands permit with site-specific conditions (7-0)
• Withdrawn: DPN# 2024-04-04 shed permit at 33 Sandpiper Road
• Approved April 2, 2024 meeting minutes (7-0)
• Approved motion to hear continued public hearings after new business (7-0)

Town Council

The Enfield Town Council is holding a special meeting with an executive session to discuss pending litigation and real estate negotiations, including the Enfield Square Mall and Nathan Hale proposals. Following the closed session, the council will move to open chambers for a budget presentation.

• Executive session on pending litigation: Town of Enfield v. Diproto (17 Burnham Street) and Town of Enfield v. Earl Stallings, et al.
• Executive session on real estate negotiations: Nathan Hale Proposals and Enfield Square Mall (90 Elm Street).
• Budget presentation in open session.

The Enfield Town Council held a special meeting that included an executive session on pending litigation and real estate negotiations, during which no votes or actions were taken. The Town Manager presented the proposed FY24/25 town budget, but no decisions were made on it. The meeting adjourned without any substantive votes.

• Entered executive session to discuss pending litigation and real estate negotiations (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Town Council

The Enfield Town Council is holding a regular meeting on April 15, 2024, to discuss and vote on new business items. Key topics include funding and equipment purchases for the School Safety Officer Program, waiving bids for sludge disposal services, and setting a public hearing for the 2024/2025 budget. The agenda also features a Field Demand Analysis Report and a consent agenda covering historic preservation and fair housing grants.

• Resolution waiving bids for sludge disposal services at the Enfield Water Pollution Control Facility
• Reinstatement of a second captain position within the Enfield Police Department as the School Safety Officer Program Supervisor
• Resolution waiving bid requirements for the purchase of 28 Glock pistols for the School Safety Officer Program
• Resolution to set a public hearing for the 2024/2025 budget
• Resolution authorizing a lease agreement with Collins Powder Hill Farm, LLC

The Enfield Town Council approved several resolutions related to the new School Safety Officer Program, including reinstating a second police captain position to supervise it, waiving bids to purchase 28 Glock pistols for $23,410.24, and transferring $194,103 for equipment and uniforms. The council also approved a consent agenda for grant applications and a fair housing policy, waived bids for sludge disposal, authorized a grant application to the state emergency management division, set a public hearing for the 2024/2025 budget, and authorized a lease agreement with Collins Powder Hill Farm, LLC. A resolution to appropriate $50,000 for Uniform Relocation Act funds failed.

• Approved reinstating second police captain position for School Safety Officer Program (unanimous)
• Approved waiving bids to purchase 28 Glock pistols for $23,410.24 (unanimous)
• Approved $194,103 transfer for school safety officer equipment and uniforms (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda: historic documents grant, fair housing policy, school readiness grant (unanimous)
• Approved waiving bids for sludge disposal services (unanimous)
• Approved grant application to CT Division of Emergency Management and Homeland Security (unanimous)
• Approved setting public hearing for 2024/2025 budget on April 29 (unanimous)
• Denied $50,000 transfer for Uniform Relocation Act funds (4-7)

Joint Facilities Committee

The Enfield Joint Facilities Committee will hold a regular meeting to discuss updates on roof repairs at multiple municipal buildings and the transfer station ramp. The agenda includes unfinished business on roof projects and new business items such as invoice acceptance and transfer station updates. No minutes or special guests are listed.

• Update on Roofs
• Transfer Station Ramp
• Acceptance of Invoices
• Hazardville and Eli Whitney Roof Update
• Update on Library, PD and Parkman Roofs

The Joint Facilities Committee approved 12 invoices totaling $31,209.54 for design, inspection, and site investigation work on the Alcorn, Library, Parkman, and Police Department roofs. Members also received updates on the transfer station ramp (99.9% complete with a temporary piece in place) and various roof projects at different design stages. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting was primarily informational and administrative.

• Approved Invoice 23027-i1 from Russell & Dawson for $5,104.00 (Alcorn)
• Approved Invoice 23027.01-i2 from Russell & Dawson for $3,712.00 (Alcorn)
• Approved Invoice 23027.01-i3 from Russell & Dawson for $3,944.00 (Alcorn)
• Approved Invoice 1240973 from Eagle Rivot for $781.36 (Library test cuts)
• Approved Invoice 0259404 from Fuss & O'Neill for $3,924.79 (Library asbestos inspection)
• Approved 5 invoices from Silver Petrucelli totaling $9,427.39 (Library and Parkman design)
• Approved Invoice 23027.02-i1 from Russell & Dawson for $4,400.00 (Police Department)
• Discussed transfer station ramp completion and roof project schedules

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Enfield Planning & Zoning Commission held a regular meeting on April 11, 2024, with no substantive decisions or public hearings. The agenda consisted entirely of procedural items, reports, and a single new business application for a special use permit at 504 Hazard Avenue.

• Review of bylaws under Other Business
• Application SPR# 1931 for Special Use Permit at 504 Hazard Avenue (outdoor patio alterations) listed under New Business

The Commission tabled a special use permit for an outdoor patio at 504 Hazard Avenue after discussion about parking and manufacturing, granting the applicant a 30-day extension. They also approved minutes from March 14, 2024, and accepted proposed bylaw changes. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting was largely procedural.

• Approved minutes of March 14, 2024 (unanimous)
• Granted 30-day extension for SPR# 1931 at 504 Hazard Avenue (unanimous)
• Tabled SPR# 1931 for 30 days (unanimous)
• Accepted proposed bylaw changes (unanimous)

Commission on Aging

The Enfield Commission on Aging is meeting to elect a new chairman and receive reports from the treasurer and standing committees, including the Senior Minor Repair Program, Symposium, and Senior Tax Relief Program. The agenda is largely procedural, with updates on old and new business, and no specific decisions or proposals are detailed.

• Election of new commission chairman
• Treasurer's report
• Standing committee reports: Senior Minor Repair Program, Symposium, Senior Living TV Program, Grandparents Raising Grandchildren, TRIAD, CHOICES, VITA/AARP Tax Program, Senior Tax Relief Program
• Social Services update
• Friends of the Senior Center update

The Commission on Aging unanimously appointed Alice Egan as Chairman and Marlene Hoginski as Vice Chairman following Dave Goyette's resignation. The commission also approved the March minutes and the March treasurer's report. No other formal decisions were made; the rest of the meeting consisted of committee updates and discussions.

• Appointed Alice Egan as Chairman and Marlene Hoginski as Vice Chairman (unanimous)
• Approved March 2024 meeting minutes as presented (unanimous)
• Approved March 2024 Treasurer's Report as presented (unanimous)
• Acknowledged former Chairman Dave Goyette's leadership with a motion of gratitude (unanimous)