Norwich public meetings in 2022

School Building Committee (2020)

The committee approved the draft Request for Qualifications (RFQ) to hire an owner's representative for the construction of three new schools. A subcommittee was formed to create a rating rubric for evaluating the applicants.

• Approved draft RFQ 21-31 for Owner's Representative for three new schools (unanimous)
• Approved November 15, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Formed subcommittee to develop a rating rubric for RFQ applicants

Public Works & Capital Improvements (Subcommittee of City Council)

The committee unanimously approved the minutes from the October 17, 2022 meeting. The remainder of the meeting consisted of status updates on various city infrastructure and park projects.

• Approved October 17, 2022 meeting minutes (Unanimous)

City Council

The Council voted to opt out of Connecticut Public Act No. 21-29 regarding accessory apartments. They also established a special revenue fund for municipal opioid settlement funds and continued a public hearing on a business master plan district.

• Approved ordinance to opt out of CT Public Act No. 21-29 accessory apartment provisions (7-0)
• Approved ordinance to create a special revenue fund for opioid settlement funds (7-0)
• Continued public hearing on Business Master Plan District zoning map amendment until January 3, 2023
• Accepted resignation of P. Michael Lahan from the Senior Affairs Commission (Unanimous)
• Appointed Peter Jacob Stahl, Greg Farlow, and Dayne Rugh to the Historic District Commission (Unanimous)
• Appointed Kara Kochanski-Vendola to the Recreation Advisory Board (Unanimous)
• Appointed Shiela Hayes to the School Building Committee (Unanimous)
• Appointed Robert Pounch to the Personnel and Pension Board (Unanimous)

Housing Authority

The Board unanimously adopted Resolution S-22-12-1631 to approve the Federal 5-Year Plan for Fiscal Years 2023-2027 and the Annual Plan for Fiscal Year 2023. This followed a public hearing where no public comments were received.

• Approved Federal 5-Year Plan (2023-2027) and Annual Plan (2023) via Resolution S-22-12-1631 (5-0)
• Received Federal 5-Year Plan and Annual Plan (unanimous)
• Received legal notice regarding Federal 5-Year Plan and Annual Plan (unanimous)
• Received Resident Advisory Board meeting minutes from October 18, 2022 (unanimous)

Housing Authority

The Board approved several state management plans for elderly, moderate, and affordable housing for FY 2024. They also authorized emergency sewer repairs at Oakwood Knoll and accepted a renovation proposal for Westwood Park and the Dorsey Building.

• Approved emergency sewer line repairs at Oakwood Knoll via lowest responsible quote (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution R-22-12-1632 to amend Personnel Policies regarding Article 10 – Holidays (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution R-22-12-1633 to apply for CDBG funding for Rosewood Manor siding and trim (5-0)
• Approved FY 2024 State Elderly Management Plans for Schwartz Manor, Eastwood Court, and Rosewood Manor (unanimous)
• Approved FY 2024 State Moderate Management Plan for Melrose Park, Sunset Park, JFK Heights I, and Hillside Terrace (5-0)
• Approved FY 2024 State Affordable Management Plan for JFK Heights II (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution R-22-12-1639 to accept Capital Studio Architects' proposal for Westwood Park and Dorsey Building renovations (5-0)
• Approved Executive Director's attendance and hotel expenses for the 2023 Mid-Winter NERC/NAHRO Conference (unanimous)

Public Safety (Subcommittee of the City Council)

The committee unanimously approved the minutes from the October 12 and November 17, 2022 meetings. The remainder of the session consisted of departmental updates regarding police staffing, fire equipment needs, and utility infrastructure risks.

• Approved October 12, 2022 regular and November 17, 2022 special meeting minutes (Unanimous)

Commission on the City Plan

The Commission sent a favorable recommendation to the City Council regarding tax abatements and permit fee reductions for the South Mill at Ponemah project. A special permit request for a multi-family development at 23 Thermos Avenue was continued to January due to missing application materials. Two project bonds were released following successful completion of work.

• Recommended approval of tax abatement and building permit fee reduction for South Mill at Ponemah
• Continued public hearing for 23 Thermos Avenue multi-family development to January 17, 2023
• Released Westledge bond totaling $148,960 (Unanimous)
• Released Sheltering Arms bond for 165 McKinley Avenue Extension (Unanimous)
• Approved November 15, 2022 meeting minutes

Rehabilitation Review Committee

The Rehabilitation Review Committee meeting scheduled for December 13, 2022, has been cancelled. No business will be conducted.

• Meeting cancelled; no items discussed or decided

Public Parking Commission

The Norwich Public Parking Commission approved the payment of all accrued and earned vacation and sick time for Ms. Prosser and Ms. Rizzuto upon the end of their employment. The commission also approved the minutes from the September 27, 2022, special meeting.

• Approved payment of accrued and earned vacation/sick time for Ms. Prosser and Ms. Rizzuto (4-0)
• Approved minutes of the 09/27/2022 special meeting (4-0)

Ethics Commission

The commission held a general discussion regarding the Ethics Ordinance. No substantive votes or policy decisions were recorded during the meeting.

• Deferred review of prior meeting minutes
• Adjourned meeting unanimously

Appoint/ReAppointment SubCommittee-Council

The Appointment & Re-Appointment Committee held interviews and voted to fill vacancies across several city bodies. All appointments and reappointments were approved by unanimous decision.

• Reappointed Greg Farlow as alternate member to Historic District Commission (Unanimous)
• Appointed Kara Kochanski-Vendola to Recreation Advisory Board (Unanimous)
• Appointed Dayne Rugh as alternate member to Historic District Commission (Unanimous)
• Appointed Peter Jacob Stahl as regular member to Historic District Commission (Unanimous)
• Reappointed Michael Lahan as regular member to Commission on the City Plan (Unanimous)
• Reappointed Kathy Warzecha as regular member to Commission on the City Plan (Unanimous)
• Appointed Sheila Hayes to School Building Committee 2020 (Unanimous)
• Appointed Robert Pounch as regular member to Personnel & Pension Board (Unanimous)

CT Municipal Electric Energy Cooperative CMEEC

The Committee approved the May 12, 2022 meeting minutes and reviewed the upcoming 2023 Connecticut General Assembly session. Members discussed the Conservation and Load Management Fund statute and determined no legislative amendment is needed at this time.

• Approved minutes of the May 12, 2022 Regular Meeting (unanimous)
• Determined no legislative amendment is needed for C.G.S. § 7-233y regarding the Conservation and Load Management Fund

Health Equity Committee

The committee appointed City Manager John Salomone as interim chair through the January meeting. The group decided to have the consultant Demographic Perspectives present at the next meeting to advise on next steps.

• Appointed John Salomone as interim chair through January (unanimous)
• Approved presentation by Demographic Perspectives for the next meeting (all in favor)
• Scheduled next meeting for January 9 at 2:30 pm

City Council

The Council established a system for collecting and spending municipal cannabis gross receipts taxes. It also passed two ordinances regarding fire service automatic aid and centralized purchasing of apparatus. A public hearing on a business master plan zoning change was continued to December 19, 2022.

• Approved ordinance for municipal taxation of cannabis (7-0)
• Approved ordinance amending Section 8-17 regarding fire service automatic aid (4-3)
• Approved ordinance replacing Section 8-18 for centralized fire apparatus purchasing (4-3)
• Authorized Norwich Golf Course Authority to expend up to $1,553,899 for 2023 (unanimous)
• Accepted reports from Commission on the City Plan, Town of Lisbon, and Southeastern Council of Governments (unanimous)
• Continued public hearing on Business Master Plan District zoning map amendment to Dec 19, 2022

Inland Wetlands, Water Courses & Conservation Commission

The Commission approved application #22-17 for a residential driveway, well, and septic system. The project includes crossing four intermittent streams with pipes and requires a $3,500 erosion and sediment control bond.

• Approved October 6, 2022 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Determined application #22-17 was not a significant activity and did not require a public hearing (4-0)
• Approved IWWCC Application #22-17 for 853 Scotland Road with conditions including a $3,500 bond (4-0)

Greeneville Neighborhood Revitalization Committee

The meeting scheduled for November 28, 2022, was canceled because no quorum was present. No substantive decisions were made.

City Council

The Council held public hearings on fire service ordinances and scheduled future hearings for new rules regarding cannabis taxation, opioid settlement funds, and the Ponemah Mill redevelopment. Two resolutions regarding Route 82 safety improvements and the transfer of Crane Avenue were withdrawn.

• Unanimously accepted Ethics Committee advisory opinion regarding Ald. Singh (unanimous)
• Unanimously accepted letters from the Public Safety Committee (unanimous)
• Withdrew resolution for Route 82 safety improvements (unanimous)
• Withdrew resolution for the transfer of Crane Avenue (unanimous)
• Scheduled Dec. 5 public hearing for cannabis taxation ordinance (unanimous)
• Scheduled Dec. 19 public hearing for opioid settlement funds ordinance (unanimous)
• Scheduled Jan. 17 public hearing for Ponemah Mill tax abatement ordinance (unanimous)
• Scheduled Dec. 19 public hearing for ordinance to opt out of state accessory apartment laws (unanimous)

Senior Affairs Commission

The commission approved the minutes from the October 24, 2022 meeting. Discussion included the status of pickleball court funding and the use of a garage on McKinley for inclement weather. A follow-up on direct funding for senior centers was tabled.

• Approved October 24, 2022 meeting minutes
• Tabled follow-up to direct funding for Sr. Centers until after Jan 1, 2023

Volunteer Firefighter Relief Fund Committee

The committee accepted the quarterly treasurer's report and the minutes from the August 1st meeting. A refund for a former member was approved pending paperwork. The committee also received an investment review showing a year-to-date yield of -14.41% as of November 15.

• Accepted Treasurer Report for quarter ending September 30 (Unanimous)
• Approved August 1st meeting minutes (Unanimous)
• Approved refund of $1,704 plus interest to Eric Conley pending paperwork (Unanimous)

CT Municipal Electric Energy Cooperative CMEEC

The Board unanimously approved the 2023 operating and capital budgets and authorized the CEO to enter into agreements regarding the Subase Fuel Cell Project. Additionally, the Board approved the 2023 slate of officers, committee members, and meeting schedules.

• Approved 2023 CMEEC Operating and Capital Budgets (unanimous)
• Authorized CEO to enter into Amended & Restated PPA with Fuel Cell Energy, Inc. (unanimous)
• Authorized CEO to enter into EUL Modification #18 with the Navy (unanimous)
• Authorized CEO to enter into Amendment to Sublease, if needed (unanimous)
• Approved 2023 Joint CMEEC and CTMEEC Slate of Officers (unanimous)
• Approved 2023 Joint CMEEC and CTMEEC Committee Members (unanimous)
• Approved 2023 Joint CMEEC and CTMEEC Board of Directors’ Meeting Dates (unanimous)
• Approved 2023 Joint CMEEC and CTMEEC Committee Meeting Dates (unanimous)

CT Municipal Electric Energy Cooperative CMEEC

The Member Delegation elected Ronald Gaudet as the Chair for 2023. The body also approved the 2023 schedule of meeting dates and the minutes from the June 23, 2022, special meeting.

• Nominated Kevin Barber as Member Delegation Chair Pro Tem (Unanimous)
• Approved minutes of the Special June 23, 2022 meeting (Unanimous)
• Approved nomination of Ronald Gaudet as Chair of the CMEEC Member Delegation for 2023 (Unanimous)
• Approved the CMEEC Member Delegation 2023 Schedule of Meeting Dates (Unanimous)

Public Safety (Subcommittee of the City Council)

The committee voted to make favorable recommendations to the City Council for two ordinances regarding fire service operations. These decisions followed significant public testimony from residents and fire chiefs who opposed the measures.

• Recommended adoption of Ordinance 8-17 regarding Automatic-Aid policy (2-1)
• Recommended adoption of Ordinance 8-18 regarding Fire Service report recommendations (2-1)

Golf Course Authority

The Authority adopted the 2023 Revenue and Expense Budget, which includes an average fee increase of approximately 10% for daily fees, cart fees, and season passes. The board also approved a new lease for the Caddy Shack and issued performance bonuses to five staff members.

• Approved 2023 Revenue and Expense Budget and fee rates (8-0)
• Approved special season pass rate of $1,570 for individuals not members for five years (8-0)
• Approved Caddy Shack lease extension with a $4,500 rent increase (8-0)
• Approved 2022 bonuses: $2,500 each for Mike Svab and Eric Kundahl; $1,000 each for Ray Gorton, Mike Wylie, and Jason Hansin (8-0)
• Accepted October 2022 Financial Report (8-0)
• Approved amended October 19, 2022 meeting minutes (8-0)
• Suspended December 2022 meeting to reconvene January 2023 (8-0)

Historic District Commission

The Historic District Commission approved four Certificates of Appropriateness (COAs) for exterior repairs and updates at 417 Washington Street. The board also approved the meeting minutes from October 19, 2022.

• Approved COA 502 for wood framing and sill replacement at 417 Washington Street (4-0, 1 abstention)
• Approved COA 503 for fascia replacement at 417 Washington Street (4-0, 1 abstention)
• Approved COA 504 for gutter and downspout replacement at 417 Washington Street (4-0, 1 abstention)
• Approved COA 505 for front light fixture replacement at 417 Washington Street (4-0, 1 abstention)
• Approved October 19, 2022 meeting minutes (4-0, 1 abstention)

Recreation Advisory Board

The board accepted a chair resignation and elected Jeff Brown to the position. Members reviewed the Master Park Plan RFQ draft and decided to organize a special meeting for all community programming organizations to improve collaboration.

• Accepted resignation of previous chair
• Elected Jeff Brown as new chair
• Decided to organize a special meeting of all programming organizations

CT Municipal Electric Energy Cooperative CMEEC

The Committee reviewed a 2022 internal audit of Accounts Payable and P-Card processes, which received a 'Satisfactory' rating. Members discussed cybersecurity progress and potential 2023 audit focus areas, including disaster recovery. No new internal audit project was selected during the meeting.

• Approved Minutes of the June 16, 2022 Special Meeting (unanimous)
• Agreed to add Disaster Recovery policy and procedures to the list of potential 2023 internal audit focus areas

Personnel & Pension Board

The Board approved seven retirement applications, two contribution refunds, and a portfolio change recommended by UBS. Members also admitted nine employees into the City of Norwich Employees’ Retirement Fund and cancelled the December 20, 2022 meeting.

• Approved liquidation of Western Asset Core Plus to Tortoise Core Plus (DSAM) in Pension and OPEB funds
• Approved retirement applications for Carol A. Erickson, Michael J. Kirby, Kevin Maerkel, Monir Tewfik, Lisa M. French, David Jackson, and Arthur Moran Jr.
• Approved annual pension calculation of $38,818.58 for David Jackson
• Approved contribution refunds for Sarah Brown ($7,784.03) and Cheryl Gualtieri ($4,000.85)
• Admitted 9 employees into the City of Norwich Employees’ Retirement Fund
• Tabled Fire Pension Plan Summary Book update to January 17, 2023
• Tabled decision on actuarial experience studies until spring 2023
• Cancelled December 20, 2022 meeting

Commission on the City Plan

The Commission on the City Plan issued a favorable recommendation to the City Council for an ordinance to create a Business Master Plan District. This change would rezone 17 parcels of land totaling approximately 384 acres to attract new businesses. The recommendation included an urge for the City Council to clarify ambiguous Master Plan requirements regarding signage, lighting, and parking.

• Approved minutes from October 25, 2022
• Denied motion to ask City Council to table the BMPD application (3-2)
• Approved favorable recommendation to City Council for Business Master Plan District zoning change (3-2)

School Building Committee (2020)

The committee discussed the next steps for the school building project following a successful referendum. Members debated whether to issue a single RFP-Q for one school or hire an owner's representative to provide expert guidance for the entire process. No formal vote was taken on the hiring process; Bob Castronova will seek feedback before providing a date for the draft RFP-Q.

• Approved September 20, 2022 regular meeting minutes (unanimous)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a special meeting to discuss and possibly decide on a use variance request (V#22-07) for property at 1-59 Forest View Drive (also known as 214 Vergason Ave Ext.) in the Business Park Zone. The variance would allow development of additional previously approved dwelling units in an existing condominium development. The meeting also includes acceptance of prior minutes and staff updates.

• V#22-07: Use variance request by Forest Land Investment, LLC for property at 1-59 Forest View Drive to allow additional dwelling units in an existing condominium development within the Business Park Zone.

The Zoning Board of Appeals denied a request by Forest Land Investment, LLC to build 24 additional dwelling units in the Business Park Zone. The board rejected the application after discussing whether the applicant's hardship was self-induced or purely financial.

• Denied use variance for 24 dwelling units at 1-59 Forest View Drive (0-5)
• Approved September 13, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Plan of Conservation & Development Committee

The committee reviewed summaries from four stakeholder meetings and the first section of a draft data deck. Members provided feedback on housing statistics and the inclusion of the Greenville NRZ. No legislative actions were taken other than the approval of previous minutes.

• Approved July 13, 2022 meeting minutes

Public Safety (Subcommittee of the City Council)

The regularly scheduled meeting for November 9, 2022, was canceled. No decisions were made.

Housing Authority

The Board of Commissioners unanimously approved five resolutions to write off uncollectible accounts receivable for vacated tenants across federal, state elderly, state moderate, and state affordable programs. The Board also approved October 2022 bills and the minutes from the October 12 meeting.

• Adopted Resolution R-22-11-1626 to write off vacated uncollectible accounts in the Federal Program (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution R-22-11-1627 to write off vacated uncollectible accounts in the State Elderly Program – Schwartz Manor (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution R-22-11-1628 to write off vacated uncollectible accounts in the State Elderly Program – Rosewood Manor (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution R-22-11-1629 to write off vacated uncollectible accounts in the State Moderate Program (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution R-22-11-1630 to write off vacated uncollectible accounts in the State Affordable Program (5-0)
• Approved October 2022 bills (unanimous)
• Adopted October 12, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Rehabilitation Review Committee

The Rehabilitation Review Committee will meet on November 8, 2022, to approve the minutes from June 14, 2022, and ratify a phone vote. The meeting will be held in a hybrid format at 23 Union St., Norwich, CT.

• Approval of 6/14/22 minutes
• Ratification of a phone vote

The Committee ratified a previous phone vote allowing Community Development staff to increase funding for Lead Hazard Control Projects. This change addresses rising construction and material costs.

• Ratified phone vote to empower staff to increase funding awards up to $20,000 for Lead funding and $5,000 for Healthy Home funding per unit (Unanimous)

Greeneville Neighborhood Revitalization Committee

The Greeneville Neighborhood Revitalization Committee did not hold a meeting because a quorum was not present.

Health Equity Committee

The committee held an organizational meeting to review its charge and materials from Demographic Perspectives. No chair or recording secretary was nominated. The group scheduled its next meeting for December 5 at 2:30 pm.

• Scheduled next meeting for December 5 at 2:30 pm

City Council

The Council approved several million-dollar appropriations for water and sewer projects and a $150,000 allocation for a police station boiler. A new hearing procedure for parking violations was also established. Two ordinances regarding fire service response and purchasing were referred to the Public Safety Committee.

• Appropriated $150,000 from American Rescue Plan funds for Norwich Police station boiler replacement (Unanimous)
• Approved $1.8M for tank aeration/mixing system at Richard Brown Drive (7-0)
• Approved $2.25M for Rose Alley Pump Station force main rehabilitation (7-0)
• Approved $6.75M for South Thames Street Pump Station force main rehabilitation (7-0)
• Approved $1.8M for tank aeration/mixing system at Stanley Israelite Business Park (7-0)
• Approved $2.4M for planning, design, and repair of Yantic water tank (7-0)
• Approved ordinance establishing a hearing procedure for parking violations (7-0)
• Referred ordinances on fire service automatic aid and purchasing to Public Safety Committee (4-3)

CT Municipal Electric Energy Cooperative CMEEC

The Joint Budget and Finance Committee unanimously recommended the Proposed 2023 CMEEC Budget for approval by the Board of Directors. The committee also approved the minutes from the October 28, 2022 meeting.

• Approved minutes of the October 28, 2022 Regular Meeting (Unanimous)
• Recommended Proposed 2023 CMEEC Budget for Board of Directors approval on November 17, 2022 (Unanimous)

CT Municipal Electric Energy Cooperative CMEEC

The Committee unanimously approved the minutes from October 20, 2022. It recommended a slate of 2023 board officers and committee members, as well as an amended 2023 meeting schedule, for final board approval on November 17, 2022.

• Approved October 20, 2022 meeting minutes (Unanimous)
• Recommended Proposed 2023 Slate of Joint Board Officers and Joint Committee Members to the Joint Boards of Directors (Unanimous)
• Approved amendment to the Budget & Finance Proposed 2023 Committee Meeting schedule to change the first meeting from January 5 to January 17, 2023 (Unanimous)

Commission For Persons With Disabilities

The Commission approved the August 2022 meeting minutes with amendments. Members reviewed two Disability Awareness Week events held in October and agreed to update the by-laws to list current members. All new business was shelved until December.

• Approved August 2022 meeting minutes with amendments (unanimous)
• Agreed to amend by-laws to list current commission members
• Shelved new business until December

Zoning Board of Appeals

The November 1, 2022 meeting of the Zoning Board of Appeals has been cancelled and rescheduled for November 10, 2022 at 7:00 PM in Room 335 of City Hall.

• Meeting cancelled and rescheduled to November 10, 2022 at 7:00 PM in Room 335, City Hall, 100 Broadway

CT Municipal Electric Energy Cooperative CMEEC

The Committee approved the minutes from the October 14, 2022 meeting. Members conducted a high-level review of the proposed 2023 CMEEC Operating Expense Budget and entered executive session to discuss proprietary budget information. A final review and vote to recommend the budget for Board approval is scheduled for November 4, 2022.

• Approved minutes of the October 14, 2022 meeting
• Approved motion to enter Executive Session to discuss proprietary budget information

Golf Course Authority

The Budget Committee reviewed October 2022 financial reports and the proposed 2023 operating budget. The committee decided to present the 2023 budget to the full Norwich Golf Authority on November 16, 2022.

• Approved motion to enter executive session to discuss employee compensation (4-0)
• Approved motion to return to regular session with no votes taken in executive session (4-0)
• Approved motion to present proposed 2023 budget to full Norwich Golf Authority on Nov 16 (4-0)

CT Municipal Electric Energy Cooperative CMEEC

The Board unanimously approved the 2023 Operating and Capital Budgets for Transco. Members also approved a resolution expanding the authorized uses of the Renewable Resource Investment Fund (RRIF) to include projects reducing carbon footprints and greenhouse gas emissions.

• Approved Minutes of the September 22, 2022 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved Transco’s 2023 Operating and Capital Budgets (unanimous)
• Approved motion to enter Executive Session regarding Subase Fuel Cell and Community Solar Garden (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution Clarifying and Amending the Authorized Uses of the Renewable Resource Investment Fund (RRIF) (unanimous)

Harbor Management Commission

The Commission approved the September 2022 financial report and a payment for professional services. Members were updated on the status of SHIPP grant applications and a court case involving the DEEP.

• Approved September 27, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Accepted September 2022 Financial Report (unanimous)
• Approved $6,750 payment to Consultant Geoff Steadman for services from January 1 to August 31, 2022 (unanimous)

Commission on the City Plan

The Commission on the City Plan approved a special permit for a fire apparatus training area and issued favorable recommendations for several utility infrastructure ordinances. The board also clarified multi-family zoning height regulations and denied a use variance request for 215 Vergason Avenue.

• Approved SP#22-03 for Yantic Fire Company training area at 143, 147 & 151 Yantic Road
• Clarified multi-family zone regulations to three stories and no higher than 35 feet
• Issued unfavorable recommendation for use variance #V22-07 at 215 Vergason Avenue
• Recommended approval of $10M credit facility for gas and electric infrastructure
• Recommended approval of $6.75M for South Thames Street pump station force main
• Recommended approval of $2.4M for Yantic water tank repair
• Recommended approval of $2.25M for Rose Alley pump station force main
• Released $5,000 Erosion and Sediment Control Bond for SDP #944 (97 Weber Farm Road)

Senior Affairs Commission

The Senior Affairs Commission approved the minutes from the September 19, 2022 meeting. Members discussed an active shooter incident on October 21, which led to a lockdown at the Senior Center, and were assured the center would be added to future emergency alert lists. The director reported securing a grant for one pickleball court and seeking additional ARPA funds for a second court, with construction planned in the north gravel parking lot. No other decisions were made.

• Approved minutes from September 19, 2022 meeting

CT Municipal Electric Energy Cooperative CMEEC

The CMEEC/CTMEEC Joint Governance Committee unanimously approved the minutes of the June 9, 2022 meeting and recommended the proposed 2023 Board and Committee meeting schedules to the Boards for approval on November 17, 2022. The Committee also discussed the Board self-assessment and agreed to recommend renominating the current joint slate of officers for an additional one-year term, with a draft slate to be presented to the Board on October 27, 2022. No public comment or new business was conducted.

• Approved minutes of June 9, 2022 meeting (unanimous)
• Recommended 2023 Board and Committee meeting schedules to Boards for approval (unanimous)
• Agreed to recommend renominating current joint slate of officers for one-year term
• Reviewed and edited draft Committee membership roster based on Board Interest Survey

Rehabilitation Review Committee

The Rehabilitation Review Committee will meet to approve minutes from June 14, 2022, and hear a request from the Program Manager. The agenda is primarily procedural.

• Approval of 6/14/22 Minutes
• Program Manager request

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will meet to discuss and potentially decide on a variance request for a property at 391 Scotland Road. The applicant seeks to reduce a front yard setback to allow for a garage addition.

• V#22-06: Request to reduce front yard setback on Caulkins Rd. from 60 ft. to 32 ft. at 391 Scotland Road for a one bay garage addition

Rehabilitation Review Committee

The regularly scheduled meeting of the Rehabilitation Review Committee for September 13, 2022, has been cancelled.

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will discuss and possibly decide on two variance requests. These include a proposal for additional housing units in a Business Park Zone and a request for a detached garage.

• V# 22-04: Request for use variance at 1-59 Forest View Drive (214 Vergason Ave Ext.) to develop up to 24 additional dwelling units
• V#22-05: Request at 60 Geer Ave to increase lot coverage from 25% to 34.65% and reduce side yard setbacks from 10 feet to 8 feet for a 24 x 24 detached garage

Rehabilitation Review Committee

The regularly scheduled meeting of the Rehabilitation Review Committee for August 9, 2022, was cancelled.

Recreation Advisory Board

The board will review previous minutes and discuss ongoing recreation business. Discussion topics include an ARPA update regarding the Master Plan and a report from the tennis committee.

• ARPA update - Master Plan
• Tennis committee report
• Program review
• Facilities update

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will discuss and potentially decide on three variance requests. These include two residential home additions and a request to develop additional condominium units in a Business Park Zone.

• V# 22-04: Request to permit up to 24 additional dwelling units at 1-59 Forest View Drive (214 Vergason Ave Ext.)
• V# 22-02: Request to reduce side yard setback from 10 ft. to 4.5 ft. for a 15 ft. x 25 ft. addition at 52 Hedge Ave.
• V# 22-03: Request to reduce front yard setback from 60 ft. to 40 ft. for a 16 x 28 addition at 4 Hansen Rd.

Rehabilitation Review Committee

The regularly scheduled meeting of the Rehabilitation Review Committee has been cancelled. This notice was issued by Program Manager Wayne Sharkey.

Rehabilitation Review Committee

The Rehabilitation Review Committee is meeting to approve previous minutes and ratify a voice poll. The committee will also discuss an amendment to the Policies & Procedures text.

• Approval of 3/08/22 Minutes
• Ratification of 4/19/2022 Voice Poll
• Policies & Procedures Text Amendment

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will discuss several variance requests. These include residential setback reductions for home additions and a use variance for additional dwelling units.

• 52 Hedge Ave.: request to reduce side yard setback from 10 ft. to 4.5 ft. for a 15 ft. x 25 ft. addition
• 4 Hansen Rd: request to reduce front yard setback from 60 ft. to 40 ft. for a 16 x 28 addition
• 1-59 Forest View Drive: request for use variance to permit up to 24 additional dwelling units in an existing condominium development

Recreation Advisory Board

The Recreation Advisory Board will discuss and potentially vote on the maintenance crew's move to Public Works. The board will also review programs and facilities, including Armstrong Tennis court and Jenkins Park/Mechanic St.

• Vote on maintenance crew's move to Public Works
• Discussion and possible action on Ad-hoc Tennis committee appointments and term extension
• Facilities update for Armstrong Tennis court and Jenkins Park/Mechanic St.
• ARPA update
• Budget 22-23 review

Recreation Advisory Board

The meeting scheduled for May 18, 2022, was cancelled. A special meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, May 25, at 6 PM.

Recreation Advisory Board

The Recreation Advisory Board is holding a special meeting to discuss a change in personnel supervision. The board will review moving recreation maintainers under the supervision of Public Works in the FY 2023 City budget.

• Discussion on moving recreation maintainers to Public Works supervision for FY 2023 budget

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will discuss and consider a request from David Richardson regarding residential bulk requirements. The application seeks several variances related to lot area, width, coverage, and yard setbacks at 120 Williams St.

• Variance request for 120 Williams St. to reduce lot area from 4,609 sf. to 2,857 sf.
• Variance request to reduce lot width from 62.8 ft. to 54.69 ft.
• Variance request to increase lot coverage from 21% to 35%
• Variance request to reduce side yard setback from 18.8 ft. to 1.5 ft.
• Variance request to reduce rear yard setback from 25.6 ft. to 3.1 ft.

Rehabilitation Review Committee

The regularly scheduled meeting of the Rehabilitation Review Committee has been cancelled. This notice was issued by Program Manager Wayne Sharkey.

Recreation Advisory Board

The Recreation Advisory Board will discuss program and facility updates. The agenda also includes discussions regarding ARPA funds, vacancies, and the 2022-23 budget.

• Program Update
• Recreation Facilities Update
• Ad Hoc Tennis committee appointment
• ARPA update
• Budget 22-23

Rehabilitation Review Committee

The Rehabilitation Review Committee will hold a hybrid meeting to conduct program updates and ratify a phone vote. The agenda includes the approval of minutes from September 14, 2021.

• Approval of 9/14/2021 Minutes
• Ratification of Phone Vote
• Program Update

Zoning Board of Appeals

The virtual regular meeting scheduled for March 8, 2022, was canceled due to a lack of agenda items.

Zoning Board of Appeals

The virtual regular meeting scheduled for Tuesday, February 8, 2022, has been cancelled due to a lack of agenda items. The next regular meeting is scheduled for March 8, 2022.

Recreation Advisory Board

The board will discuss updates regarding recreation facilities, programs, and the 2022-23 budget. The meeting also includes discussions on ARPA and vacancy updates.

• Recreation Facilities Update
• Ad Hoc Tennis committee renewal and possible appointment
• Program Update
• Budget 22-23
• ARPA update

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will discuss and potentially decide on a variance request for 63 Baltic Road. The applicant seeks relief from residential bulk requirements and minimum lot area for private well and septic systems to allow for the construction of a single family home.

• V# 21-12: Request to reduce lot frontage from 150 ft. to 57.52 ft. at 63 Baltic Road
• V# 21-12: Request to reduce lot area from 40,000 to 10,198 sq. ft. at 63 Baltic Road
• V# 21-12: Request to reduce side yard setback from 30 ft. to 15 ft.-3 in. at 63 Baltic Road
• V# 21-12: Request to reduce minimum lot area for private well and septic to 10,198 sq. ft.