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City Council
The council will hold a public hearing and vote on a cost-sharing sidewalk program for seven properties (city cost ~$43,750). They will vote on accepting a $173,200 cybersecurity grant with a $43,300 local match. The main item is a new ordinance authorizing automated traffic enforcement devices (speed and red-light cameras) in school and pedestrian safety zones. A petition from the Disabilities Commission condemning bigotry against the mayor will be read.
- Sidewalk cost-sharing at 80 Boswell Ave ($2,133), 33 Spaulding Rd ($6,034), 54 Division St ($7,854), 46 Sholes Ave ($2,552), 171 Laurel Hill Ave ($5,103), 169 Laurel Hill Ave ($7,309), 38 North Cliff St ($9,661)
- Cybersecurity grant EMW-2023-CY-00033-S01 for $173,200 with $43,300 local match
- New ordinance authorizing automated traffic enforcement devices (speed and red-light cameras)
- Bridge replacement on Cranberry Pond Rd over I-395 ($14M, virtual public meeting July 13)
- Disabilities Commission open letter deploring bigotry and threats against Mayor Singh
Commission on the City Plan
The Commission on the City Plan will discuss and potentially vote on a request for a 90-day extension to file mylars for Subdivision #442, covering properties at 145 Taftville-Occum Road, 432 Canterbury Turnpike, and 180 Lawler Lane (the OIC Re-Subdivision). The meeting also includes call to order, roll call, and adjournment.
- 90-day extension request to file mylars for SUB #442 (OIC Re-Subdivision) at 145 Taftville-Occum Road, 432 Canterbury Turnpike, and 180 Lawler Lane
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Greeneville Neighborhood Revitalization Committee
The committee will hear presentations from guest speakers representing the Greeneville School and Capehart. Members will also receive updates regarding the neighborhood's strategic plan.
- Greeneville School guest presentation
- Capehart guest presentation
- Strategic Plan updates
Appoint/ReAppointment SubCommittee-Council
The Appointment & Re-Appointment Sub-Committee will discuss candidate nominations for several Norwich boards and commissions. The agenda covers potential appointments to the Commission on the City Plan, the Harbor Management Commission, and the Ice Arena Authority. No policy or budget decisions are scheduled.
- Discussion of Kathy Warzecha’s appointment to the Commission on the City Plan
- Discussion of Mark Sicuso’s appointment to the Harbor Management Commission
- Discussion of Mark Sicuso’s appointment to the Ice Arena Authority
- Review of candidates for other city boards, commissions, and agencies
The Appoint & Reappoint Sub-Committee voted unanimously to recommend reappointing Kathy Warzecha to the Commission on the City Plan and Mark Sicuso to the Ice Arena Authority. These recommendations will go to the full City Council for final approval.
- Recommended reappointing Kathy Warzecha to Commission on the City Plan (unanimous)
- Recommended reappointing Mark Sicuso to Ice Arena Authority (unanimous)
CT Municipal Electric Energy Cooperative CMEEC
The regular hybrid meeting of the Connecticut Municipal Electric Energy Cooperative and Connecticut Transmission Municipal Electric Energy Cooperative Joint Board of Directors scheduled for June 25, 2026, has been cancelled.
Harbor Management Commission
The commission will discuss updates to the Harbor Management Plan and next steps for relocating a boat launch. Old business includes consultant updates, dock safety equipment, and a derelict vessel policy review. Financial reports and correspondence will also be reviewed.
- Consultant Geoff Steadman provides updates on ongoing projects
- Dock safety equipment updates reviewed
- Derelict vessel policy review
- Harbor Management Plan updates and member participation
- Relocation of boat launch: updates and next steps
The Harbor Management Commission unanimously approved using $260,000 of a SHIPP grant to fund a feasibility study for relocating the Howard Brown Boat Launch to Railroad Landing. The group also accepted the May 2026 financial report and discussed planning a fishing tournament for next year.
- Approved May 2026 Financial Report (unanimous)
- Approved $260,000 SHIPP grant for RACE feasibility study (unanimous)
- Tabled revised Derelict Vessel policy to July
- Agreed to plan fishing tournament for next year
Inland Wetlands, Water Courses & Conservation Commission
The Commission will review an application to conduct subsurface exploration at 432 Canterbury Turnpike and 180 Lawler Lane. The project involves soil borings, test pits, and groundwater observations to evaluate site conditions.
- Subsurface exploration at 432 Canterbury Turnpike + 180 Lawler Lane
- Geotechnical investigation for Norwich Community Development Corporation
The Commission approved IWWCC #26-04 for temporary subsurface exploration at 432 Canterbury Turnpike and 180 Lawler Lane. The application was deemed not a significant activity and approved unanimously with conditions, valid through June 22, 2031.
- Unanimous vote that the activity is not significant
- Approved IWWCC #26-04 with conditions (5-0)
Fair Rent Commission
The meeting has been cancelled because there are no Fair Rent Commission cases to be discussed.
Historic District Commission
The Historic District Commission will hold a public hearing on Certificate of Appropriateness 610 for work at 11 Huntington Lane, including alteration, replacement, and possible demolition. After the hearing, they will vote on the certificate and discuss routine items like minutes and reports.
- Public hearing on COA 610 for 11 Huntington Lane (alteration/replacement, demolition/removal)
The Commission approved a request to replace residential lighting fixtures with black brass styles. The project includes relocating one post lamp to improve driveway access.
- Approved COA 610 for lighting replacements at 11 Huntington Lane (5-0)
- Approved May 20, 2026 meeting minutes (5-0)
Golf Course Authority
The Golf Course Authority will review financial reports and receive updates from various course committees. Key discussions include restaurant operations with Caddy Shack II and the status of dam removal and streambank erosion.
- Restaurant operations update from Jason Bromley (Caddy Shack II)
- Dam removal and streambank erosion report
- Financial report review
The Norwich Golf Course Authority held a regular meeting with no substantive decisions beyond approving the May 2026 financial report and previous meeting minutes. Discussion included course conditions, HVAC repair needs, and upcoming events, but no votes were taken on these items.
- Approved May 20, 2026 meeting minutes (5-0)
- Accepted May 2026 Financial Report (5-0)
- Adjourned at 6:40 PM (5-0)
School Building Committee (2020)
The School Building Committee will discuss and authorize contracts for the demolition, abatement, and painting of Uncas Elementary School, as well as demolition and abatement for Moriarty Elementary School. The committee will also authorize purchase orders for furniture and technology for the Stanton Elementary School project.
- Authorize $1,783,000 contract for demolition and abatement at Uncas Elementary School
- Authorize $2,713,000 contract for demolition and abatement at Moriarty Elementary School
- Authorize $371,755 contract for painting at Uncas Elementary School
- Authorize purchase orders for furniture and technology at Stanton Elementary School
- Accept Guaranteed Maximum Price for Uncas and Moriarty Elementary Schools
Personnel & Pension Board
The Personnel & Pension Board will discuss old business, including a pension adjustment for Patrick McMahon and a pension increase memo from the City Treasurer. New business includes a review of the CY2025 service-connected disability outside earnings report, a pension OPEB investment comparison, and a letter from the Comptroller regarding OPEB funding. The board will also act on a retirement application, a pension refund of $18,875.62, and admission of three employees into the retirement fund.
- Patrick McMahon's pension adjustment draft
- Robert Buckley's pension increase memo
- Review of CY2025 service-connected disability outside earnings report
- Letter from Comptroller on OPEB funding ordinance
- Refund of $18,875.62 to Evan Carollo
The board approved reducing or suspending three service-connected disability pensions due to outside earnings exceeding limits. They also approved retirements, pension contribution refunds, and new employee admissions to the retirement fund. Old business items regarding pension adjustments and merit system rules were tabled to September.
- Reduced Gail Bartha's annual pension from $14,068.92 to $5,536.76 (unanimous)
- Suspended John S. Domijan III pension (unanimous)
- Reduced William Nash's annual pension from $24,125.07 to $20,892.24 (unanimous)
- Accepted Pension OPEB Investment Comparison (unanimous)
- Acknowledged comptroller's letter regarding OPEB funding ordinance (unanimous)
- Approved retirement application for Louise J. Cuff (unanimous)
- Approved retirement and survivor benefit for Melanie E. Brule (unanimous)
- Approved pension contribution refund for Evan Carollo ($18,875.62) (unanimous)
Commission on the City Plan
The commission will hold public hearings on special permits for a seasonal overnight shelter at 248 Broadway and an accessory apartment at 39 Mohegan Park Road. They will also consider site plan reviews for a synthetic turf field and track at 8 Mahan Drive, a second-floor renovation at 94-100 Main Street, and a 7 Brew Coffee drive-thru at 505-509 New London Turnpike.
- Special permit for seasonal overnight shelter (Nov 15–Apr 1) at 248 Broadway, operated by Thames Valley Council for Community Action
- Special permit for accessory apartment above garage at 39 Mohegan Park Road
- Site plan review for synthetic turf field, running track, and ADA improvements at 8 Mahan Drive (city project)
- Site plan review for 2 new 1-bedroom units and 4 office spaces at 94-100 Main Street
- Site plan review for 7 Brew Coffee drive-thru with dual lanes at 505-509 New London Turnpike
The Commission opened a public hearing for a special permit application for a seasonal overnight shelter and office use at 248 Broadway and 26 Broad Street, but continued the matter to July 21, 2026, without a vote. The only formal decision was unanimous approval of the previous meeting's minutes.
- Approved minutes of May 19, 2026 meeting (unanimous)
- Continued SP #26-03: Special permit for shelter and church use to July 21, 2026
Public Works & Capital Improvements (Subcommittee of City Council)
This is a procedural meeting of the Public Works & Capital Improvements Committee. The agenda includes approval of past minutes, public comments, updates on public works projects, and discussion of property disposition. No specific proposals or decisions are detailed in the agenda.
- Public Works Project Updates
- Property Disposition
Commission For Persons With Disabilities
The Norwich Commission for Persons with Disabilities will hold a brief special meeting to approve the agenda and finalize a letter regarding bigotry.
- Approval of agenda
- Finalization of letter on bigotry
City Council
The City Council will vote on a no-confidence resolution against City Manager John Salomone over fire service decisions. They will also decide on the Rose Arts Festival, reallocate leftover ARPA funds for a fire truck ($10,505.25), accept a deed in lieu of foreclosure for 75 Lucas Park Road (taxes owed $22,402.62), and set a public hearing for sidewalk cost-sharing with property owners. Several commission appointments are also on the agenda.
- Vote of no confidence in City Manager John Salomone
- Rose Arts Festival at Chelsea Parade on June 27 with beer/wine sales
- Reallocation of $10,505.25 in ARPA funds to replace Squad A fire truck
- Accept deed in lieu of foreclosure for 75 Lucas Park Road
- Sidewalk cost-sharing for 7 properties; city's share $43,749.94
The council voted 5-2 to remove a resolution expressing no confidence in City Manager John Salomone from the agenda. They also approved reallocating $645,000 in ARPA funds to help replace Norwich Fire Department Squad A, and approved three Neighborhood Assistance Act program proposals.
- Removed vote of no confidence resolution from agenda (5-2)
- Approved reclassification of ARPA funds for Squad A replacement (6-1)
- Approved Neighborhood Assistance Act proposals for three nonprofits (unanimous)
- Approved Rose Arts Festival permit with beer/wine sales (unanimous)
- Added resolution #11 for MEUI/City Hall Supervisors union contract (unanimous)
- Entered executive session for collective bargaining strategy (unanimous)
CT Municipal Electric Energy Cooperative CMEEC
The CMEEC Governance Committee will meet to review board training needs and internal administrative policies. The session focuses on how board members are compensated and the formal procedures for recording votes.
- Board training interest survey results
- Compensation policies for board and committee participation
- Roll call and voting procedures for meetings and minutes
The Governance Committee voted to recommend that the full Board approve changes to the Board compensation resolution, including new requirements that members attend at least 70% of meeting time and complete at least 90% of surveys to receive stipends. The committee also agreed to keep stipend amounts unchanged and to present a draft resolution to municipalities for formal approval of Municipal Representative compensation. Current practices for in-person/remote stipend parity and non-voting attendance compensation were maintained.
- Approved minutes of March 12, 2026 (unanimous)
- Agreed to schedule 1-2 annual board training sessions, with a 2026 session on fiduciary duties
- Agreed to keep board stipend amounts unchanged
- Agreed board members may donate stipends to Rate Stabilization Fund or decline
- Agreed to maintain same per-meeting stipend for in-person and remote attendance
- Agreed to maintain same stipend for non-voting members attending committee meetings
- Agreed to maintain 70% attendance threshold for board and committee meetings
- Agreed new requirements: attend at least 70% of meeting duration, complete at least 90% of surveys (effective July 1, 2026)
Public Safety (Subcommittee of the City Council)
The Public Safety Committee approved the May 13, 2026 meeting minutes and took no other formal actions. The meeting consisted almost entirely of public comment, with numerous residents expressing concerns about the closure of volunteer fire departments, FLOCK cameras, traffic safety, and parking enforcement. No votes were taken on any substantive issues.
- Approved May 13, 2026 meeting minutes (unanimous)
Housing Authority
The board unanimously approved a contract with RWA Well Services LLC for up to $199,879.99 for the John F. Kennedy II boiler replacement. They also approved the May 2026 bills and received reports on vacancies, modernization projects, and the Housing Choice Voucher program. No unfinished business was discussed.
- Approved $199,879.99 contract with RWA Well Services LLC for JFK II boiler replacement (5-0)
- Approved minutes of May 13, 2026 meeting (unanimous)
- Approved bills for May 2026 (unanimous)
- Received executive director's reports on vacancies, modernization, and HCV portfolio (unanimous)
- Received communication from Capital Studio Architects recommending RWA Well Services (unanimous)
Rehabilitation Review Committee
The committee approved the April 14 minutes and continued reviewing policies, focusing on edits to the Lead-Based Paint Hazard Control Program. Several sections were clarified, including deferral payment loan notes, waiver policy, and income limits. Discussion of CDBG Housing Rehabilitation policies was deferred to a future meeting. The committee also agreed to elect a new chairperson at the next meeting.
- Approved minutes from 04-14-26 meeting (unanimous)
- Edited page 6 deferral payment loan notes in Lead program policies
- Agreed to further review page 7 'Waiver of Policy' section
- Added HUD income limit update to page 9
- Clarified page 10 section 2.5 'Agreement' with re-draft for next meeting
- Scheduled CDBG policy review for future meeting
- Agreed to elect new chairperson at next meeting