Milford public meetings in 2023
6 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Zoning Board of Appeals
The Zoning Board approved side‑yard setback variances for 80 Flax Mill Lane, 1 Bayshore Drive, and 13 Seaview Avenue. It denied the variance request for a new garage at 110 Beach Ave by a 1‑4 vote. The board also approved the minutes from the July 11 meeting.
- Approved 80 Flax Mill Lane side‑yard setback variance (5‑0)
- Approved 1 Bayshore Drive front‑yard projection variance (5‑0)
- Approved 13 Seaview Avenue front‑yard setback and projection variances (5‑0)
- Denied 110 Beach Ave garage variance (1‑4)
- Approved minutes from 11 July 2023 hearing
Board of Aldermen
The Board of Aldermen approved a draft Plan of Conservation and Development to serve as a guidance document for the Planning & Zoning Board. Other actions included approving a VOIP service agreement and a legal settlement regarding 80 Collingsdale Drive.
- Approved draft Plan of Conservation and Development (10-3)
- Approved settlement of GDKD, LLC v. City of Milford regarding 80 Collingsdale Drive (unanimous)
- Approved Service Level Agreement with New Era for VOIP service (unanimous)
- Approved appointment of Ralph Mayo, Jr. to the Golf Course Commission (unanimous)
- Approved Allocation Transfer No. 2 for Public Works and Police vehicles and equipment (unanimous)
- Approved Budget Memo Transfers #13 and #14 for Funds 1005 and 2812 (unanimous)
- Approved refunds totaling $278,232.52 (unanimous)
- Approved August 7, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)
Board of Aldermen
The Board of Aldermen Claims Committee met to discuss and resolve a specific legal claim. The committee approved a settlement regarding the case of Robert Staurovsky v. City of Milford following an executive session.
- Approved settlement of Robert Staurovsky v. City of Milford
Board of Education
The Board of Education unanimously approved two board policies following a second reading. The board also reviewed a pilot regulation regarding high school reassessments and received a talent management report noting 49 new teacher hires.
- Approved Board policy 6145.2 Extra-Curricular Activities (unanimous)
- Approved Board policy 6153 Field Trips (unanimous)
- Approved August 28, 2023 Business Meeting minutes (unanimous)
Police Commission
The Commission approved Traffic Division recommendations for five residential and commercial projects. It rejected the site plan for Metro on Broad Phase II due to pedestrian safety concerns. The board also allocated auction and evidence funds to the Officer’s Sick & Relief Fund.
- Approved $2,952.00 in auction proceeds for Officer’s Sick & Relief Fund (unanimous)
- Approved $127.16 in unclaimed evidence money for Officer’s Sick & Relief Fund (unanimous)
- Approved Special Permit for 20 unit complex at 242 Buckingham Ave (unanimous)
- Approved Boys and Girls Village Renovation at 534 Wheelers Farms Rd (unanimous)
- Approved 20 unit building with affordable housing at 25 Shell Ave (unanimous)
- Approved Multi-family Dwelling at 62 W. Main St. (unanimous)
- Approved Auto Repair Facility at 695 West Ave. (unanimous)
- Rejected Site Plan Review for Metro on Broad Phase II at 147-155 Broad St. (unanimous)
Animal Shelter Commission
The Commission approved the August 14 minutes and the monthly warden's report. Members discussed a preliminary renovation proposal for the shelter, including immediate needs for a rear door and kennel windows. DPW indicated that a new building should be the long-term plan as the current structure is not FEMA compliant.
- Approved 8/14/23 minutes (unanimous)
- Approved monthly warden's report (unanimous)
- Approved treasurer's report without motion