Granby public meetings in 2022
25 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
School Projects Building Committee
The committee noted that a town referendum passed with 373 yes and 70 no votes. Following this funding verification, the committee authorized the Superintendent to apply for a state reimbursement grant to move the high school roof project toward the bidding phase.
- Directed Superintendent Dr. Grossman to move forward with the state grant application (5-0-0)
Zoning Board of Appeals
The Board approved a request for a front yard variance to allow the construction of a porch at 120 Notch Road. The approved porch will extend eight feet from the house, resulting in a three-foot variance from the required setback.
- Approved November 29, 2022 meeting minutes (4-0-1)
- Granted front yard variance for 28’ x 8’ front porch at 120 Notch Road (5-0-0)
Board of Selectmen
The Board of Selectmen approved an amended employment agreement for Town Manager Erica P. Robertson and adopted revisions to the draft Strategic Plan. The Board also authorized a short-term lease for a property on Salmon Brook Street.
- Approved amended Town Manager employment agreement with annual salary of $166,563.00 (5-0-0)
- Adopted changes to the draft Strategic Plan (5-0-0)
- Authorized month-to-month lease for 83 Salmon Brook Street with Cider Jack LLC not to exceed six months (5-0-0)
- Approved December 5, 2022 meeting minutes with amendments (5-0-0)
- Reordered meeting agenda to move Strategic Plan discussion (5-0-0)
Inland Wetlands & Watercourses Commission
The Inland Wetlands and Watercourses Commission approved permit applications for a single-family home, a detached garage, and a 14-lot residential subdivision. The commission also reviewed a soil scientist's report regarding 200 Salmon Brook Street.
- Approved November 9, 2022 minutes (5-0-0)
- Approved permit for home, accessory apartment, and horse barn at 129 Barn Door Hills Road (5-0-0)
- Approved permit for 64’ x 34’ detached garage at 96R Mountain Road (5-0-0)
- Approved permit for 14 residential building lots at Cider Mill Heights – Section VI (5-0-0)
Conservation Commission
The commission approved moving its next two meetings to a virtual format. Members discussed individual assignments for Sustainable CT action items and potential composting services through Blue Earth.
- Approved November 8, 2022 meeting minutes as corrected (5-0-0)
- Approved holding January and February 2023 meetings via Zoom only (5-0-0)
Development Commission
The Commission reviewed a presentation on proposed T1 Zone changes and suggested additions regarding curb cut requirements and historical zoning maps. The Commission also received updates on pending applications for a farm store, a gym, and signage.
- Approved October 12, 2022 meeting minutes (5-0-0)
Commission on Aging
The Commission on Aging approved the minutes from the November 14, 2022 meeting. Members discussed upcoming vacancies and the potential need for a mission statement, but tabled the mission statement discussion until the next meeting.
- Approved November 14, 2022 minutes (6-1-0)
Park & Recreation Board
The Board approved a 20-hour per week Special Events Coordinator position to manage weddings at Holcomb Farm, rentals at Salmon Brook Park, and town-wide events. The Board also approved the minutes from the November 1, 2022 meeting.
- Approved November 1, 2022 meeting minutes
- Approved 20-hour per week Special Events Coordinator position
School Projects Building Committee
The Committee reviewed preparations for a December 13 Town Meeting intended to inform the public about school project funding overages. Members discussed the use of funds originally intended for bridge projects to cover these costs. No substantive project decisions were made.
- Approved minutes of October 13, 2022 (4-0-0)
Board of Selectmen
The Board of Selectmen approved the minutes from the November 21, 2022, meeting. The session primarily consisted of updates on the Charter Revision Commission, the town's strategic plan, and an upcoming referendum. No substantive actions were taken on the technology plan or Holcomb Farm investment options.
- Approved November 21, 2022, meeting minutes with amendments (5-0-0)
- Entered executive session to discuss real estate transactions (5-0-0)
- Entered executive session to discuss a personnel matter (5-0-0)
Zoning Board of Appeals
The Board voted to allow a wood processing operation to continue despite the import of off-site logs. Additionally, a front yard variance was granted for a home expansion on Salmon Brook Street.
- Rescinded Cease-and-Desist Order for wood processing at 171 Case Street (4-1-0)
- Granted 15-foot front yard variance for home expansion at 200 Salmon Brook Street (5-0-0)
- Approved October 18, 2022 meeting minutes (4-0-1)
Charter Revision Commission
The Commission appointed a permanent Chairman and Vice-Chairman and established a monthly meeting schedule. The body also scheduled a public hearing for January 12, 2023, to gather citizen input on the Town Charter.
- Appointed Edward Ohannessian as permanent Chairman (9/0/0)
- Appointed Anthony McGovern as permanent Vice-Chairman (9/0/0)
- Set regular meetings for the 2nd Thursday at 6:30 p.m. and 4th Wednesday at 6:00 p.m.
- Scheduled public hearing for charter input on January 12, 2023, at 6:15 p.m. (9/0/0)
Board of Finance
The Board approved the meeting minutes from October 24, 2022. Members reviewed the annual audit report for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2022, and received financial updates regarding the Board of Education and Town accounts.
- Approved October 24, 2022 meeting minutes (4-0-0)
Board of Selectmen
The Board of Selectmen approved a lease and license agreement for an antenna at Bradley Airport to support first responder radio systems. The board also appointed a new alternate member to the Planning & Zoning Commission and approved several sets of previous meeting minutes.
- Authorized Town Manager to sign Antenna Lease and License Agreement with Connecticut Airport Authority (5-0-0)
- Appointed Robert Lavitt as an Alternate member to the Planning & Zoning Commission (5-0-0)
- Approved October 17, 2022 meeting minutes with amendments (4-0-1)
- Approved November 10, 2022 Three Board Meeting minutes (5-0-0)
- Approved November 10, 2022 Special Board of Selectmen Meeting minutes with correction (5-0-0)
Zoning Board of Appeals
The Board voted to allow a wood processing operation at 171 Case Street to continue despite the import of off-site logs. Additionally, a front yard variance was granted for a home expansion at 200 Salmon Brook Street.
- Rescinded Cease-and-Desist Order for wood processing at 171 Case Street (4-1-0)
- Granted 15-foot front yard variance for home expansion at 200 Salmon Brook Street (5-0-0)
- Approved October 18, 2022 meeting minutes (4-0-1)
Library Board
The Board approved changes to the Community Volunteer Policy and the minutes from the October 11, 2022 meeting. The Director's report noted that a $28,000 project at the Cossitt Branch was awarded to VASE Management.
- Approved changes to the Community Volunteer Policy (8-0-0)
- Approved October 11, 2022 meeting minutes (8-0-0)
Development Commission
The Commission agreed to recommend all proposed changes to the T1 Zoning Regulations to the Planning and Zoning Commission. This includes a recommendation to allow 10 units per acre for assisted and independent living facilities. The Commission will prepare a presentation for the December 13th meeting.
- Approved October 12, 2022 meeting minutes (5-0-1)
- Agreed to recommend T1 Zoning Regulation changes to Planning and Zoning Commission
- Agreed to recommend 10 units per acre for assisted and independent living facilities
Commission on Aging
The Commission approved the minutes from September 12, 2022, with amendments. Members discussed the Board of Selectmen's Strategic Draft Plan and the need to recruit new commission members. Staff provided updates on DME Closet upgrades and a pending grant application for kitchen renovations.
- Approved September 12, 2022, minutes with amendments (9-0-0)
Board of Selectmen
The Board of Selectmen, Board of Finance, and Board of Education discussed reallocating $1,460,000 in excess bridge project bond proceeds to the School Project. The increase would raise the authorization from $7,100,000 to $8,560,000 to cover Phase I completion and the GMHS roof replacement. No formal vote on the reallocation was recorded.
- Adjourned meeting (5-0-0)
Board of Finance
The Board of Finance approved increasing the school project authorization from $7.1 million to $8.56 million. This decision allows the town to reallocate $1.46 million in excess funds from bridge projects to cover shortfalls in school improvements.
- Approved increasing school project appropriation by $1,460,000 to a total of $8,560,000 (4-0-0)
Board of Selectmen
The Board of Selectmen approved a resolution to increase the School Project Authorization from $7.1M to $8.56M by reallocating excess funds from the Bridges Project. The board called for a Special Town Meeting on December 13, 2022, and a referendum vote on December 20, 2022, to finalize the appropriation.
- Approved increase of School Project Authorization from $7,100,000 to $8,560,000 (5-0-0)
- Called Special Town Meeting for December 13, 2022 (5-0-0)
- Scheduled referendum vote for December 20, 2022 (5-0-0)
- Instructed Town Clerk to include Three Board Special Meeting minutes in the record (5-0-0)
Inland Wetlands & Watercourses Commission
The Commission approved the October 19, 2022 minutes and delegated one permit application to the IWWC Agent for review. Several other permit applications were continued to the next meeting, and the Commission discussed potential enforcement orders for wetland violations.
- Approved October 19, 2022 minutes (5-0-0)
- Continued Cider Mill Heights Phase Six subdivision application to next meeting (5-0-0)
- Continued 129 Barn Door Hills Road home and barn application to next meeting
- Continued 96R Mountain Road garage application to next meeting
- Delegated 200 Salmon Brook Street renovation application to IWWC Agent for approval, provided the driveway remains unchanged (5-0-0)
Conservation Commission
The Conservation Commission reviewed plans for Section VI of the Cider Mill Heights flexible residential development. Members agreed to send a letter requesting the use of native species and restrictions on invasive reed canary grass. The commission also approved the October 11, 2022, meeting minutes.
- Approved October 11, 2022 meeting minutes as corrected
- Agreed to send letter to Cider Mill Heights developer requesting native plants and restrictions on invasive reed canary grass
- Voted unanimously (5-0-0) to adjourn
Park & Recreation Board
The board approved the minutes from the October 4, 2022 meeting. Members received updates on winter program registrations and a presentation regarding the history of Holcomb Farm.
- Approved October 4, 2022 meeting minutes
Board of Finance
The Board of Finance voted unanimously to authorize an additional appropriation of $113,416.56 from the P&R Program Event Fund Balance to meet the 20% match requirement for a STEAP grant to build an ADA-accessible walking path around Salmon Brook Pond. The board also discussed the special education budgeting process but declined to make any changes. Minutes from the previous meeting were approved with two abstentions.
- Approved $113,416.56 appropriation from P&R Program Event Fund Balance for SBP Pedestrian Connector project (6-0)
- Approved meeting minutes of September 26, 2022 (4-0-2, with Kennedy and Tsaptsinos abstaining)
- Declined to make changes to the special education budgeting process after discussion