Norwich public meetings in 2023
5 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Youth Service Advisory Board
The board appointed Vivian Lau as a youth member and elected Gerald Dillenbeck as Co-Chair. Members approved the July minutes and discussed community outreach strategies, including a block party and data collection surveys.
- Approved July minutes (unanimous)
- Appointed Vivian Lau as Youth Member (unanimous)
- Elected Gerald Dillenbeck as Co-Chair (unanimous)
Ethics Commission
The Ethics Commission issued two advisory opinions regarding potential conflicts of interest. The commission found no conflict for John Iovino's potential dual roles, but determined that Alderman William Nash promoting his employer's business would present a conflict.
- Unanimously agreed no conflict of interest for John Iovino serving as a consultant for Norwich Free Academy and running for the Board of Education
- Unanimously agreed that Alderman William Nash promoting his employer's private fire department business would present or appear to present a Conflict of Interest
Greeneville Neighborhood Revitalization Committee
The committee approved the minutes from June 5, 2023. Discussions regarding an appreciation dinner and nominations/elections were postponed to the October meeting. The committee reported that blight areas were shared with the city blight officer and that street drains on Central Ave. have been painted.
- Approved June 5, 2023 minutes
- Tabled appreciation dinner discussion to October meeting
- Postponed nominations and elections to October meeting
Health Equity Committee
The committee approved its official mission and vision statements and appointed a recording secretary. Members were assigned to six specific areas of focus, including data analysis and legislative advocacy.
- Approved July 10, 2023 meeting minutes (5-4 abstaining)
- Appointed Melinda Wilson as Recording Secretary (unanimous)
- Approved Mission Statement: 'To eliminate disparities in health outcomes of all people in the City of Norwich due to all forms of current and historical systemic oppression, injustice, and discrimination' (unanimous)
- Approved Vision Statement: 'Everyone in the City of Norwich achieves their highest attainable level of health' (unanimous)
Commission on the City Plan
The Commission on the City Plan issued a favorable recommendation to the City Council for an ordinance appropriating $199.2 million for the Water Pollution Control Facility upgrade project. The project involves issuing revenue bonds secured by sewer revenue and entering into agreements with the State of Connecticut.
- Unanimously recommended approval of $199.2M Water Pollution Control Facility upgrade project
- Unanimously voted to enter Executive Session at 12:15 p.m.
- Unanimously voted to exit Executive Session at 12:29 p.m.