Norwich public meetings in 2025

School Building Committee (2020)

The School Building Committee will hold an executive session to review the scoring of the Construction Manager request for proposals for a new Teachers Middle School and the Huntington Central Office/Adult Education. Afterwards the committee will discuss and may take action on interviews and the selection of a construction manager for those projects. The meeting is virtual via Zoom.

• Executive session to review scoring of Construction Manager RFP for a new Teachers Middle School and Huntington Central Office/Adult Education
• Discussion and possible action on interviews and selection of a Construction Manager for the above projects

The committee voted 9-0 to enter executive session to review construction manager RFP scoring. It then approved, 11-0, interviewing Newfield and O&G for the Teachers Middle School and Huntington Central Office/Adult Education projects. The meeting was adjourned with an 11-0 vote.

• Entered executive session to review CM RFP scoring (9-0)
• Approved interviewing Newfield and O&G for CM selection (11-0)
• Adjourned meeting (11-0)

Fair Rent Commission

The Norwich Fair Rent Commission's regular meeting scheduled for December 18, 2025 was cancelled because a quorum was not present. No agenda items were considered or decided at this meeting. The commission's next regular meeting is set for January 22, 2026 at 4:30 PM.

Golf Course Authority

The Norwich Golf Course Authority has cancelled its scheduled meeting for December 17, 2025. The next regular meeting is set for January 21, 2026.

• Meeting cancelled for December 17, 2025
• Next regular meeting scheduled for January 21, 2026

Historic District Commission

The Norwich Historic District Commission will hold a public hearing and regular meeting. The body will consider a certificate of appropriateness for a residential rebuild project.

• Public hearing for COA 599: New construction and demolition/removal of a residential building at 37 Otis Street (Gabriel Akinyemi)

The commission voted to approve COA 599, allowing demolition of the fire‑damaged building at 37 Otis Street and permitting new construction under historic district review. The October 15, 2025 meeting minutes were approved with one abstention. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously.

• Approved demolition and new construction at 37 Otis Street (COA 599) – unanimous vote (8 in favor)
• Approved October 15, 2025 meeting minutes – 7 in favor, 1 abstention
• Adjourned meeting – unanimous vote (8 in favor)

School Building Committee (2020)

The School Building Committee will consider routine invoice payments for several projects, discuss items that may affect project costs, and evaluate guaranteed maximum price (GMP) proposals for early electrical procurement at Uncas Elementary School and John M. Moriarty Elementary School. The committee will also plan a special meeting to select a construction manager for Teacher’s Middle School and the Central Office.

• Invoice payment to Downes Construction for Stanton – $3,011,871.14
• Invoice payment to Downes Construction for Greeneville – $1,981,838.56
• Invoice payment to DRA for Uncas – $187,373.55
• Discussion and possible approval of GMP for Uncas Elementary School – Early Electrical Procurement Package
• Discussion and possible approval of GMP for John M. Moriarty Elementary School – Early Electrical Procurement Package

The committee voted to approve the November 18, 2025 regular meeting minutes and the December 1, 2025 special meeting minutes, with all members in favor on each motion. No other actions, contracts, or policy changes were decided during the session.

• Approved November 18, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved December 1, 2025 special meeting minutes (unanimous)

Personnel & Pension Board

The Personnel & Pension Board meeting that was scheduled for Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 5:00 pm in Room 213, City Hall, 100 Broadway, Norwich, CT, has been cancelled. As a result, no agenda items will be discussed or decided at this time.

Commission on the City Plan

The Commission on the City Plan will hold public hearings and consider potential actions on a special permit to convert 101 Water Street into a mixed‑use building with 61 residential units, a 12‑lot subdivision at 89 Canterbury Turnpike, and a site‑plan for a mixed‑use development at 138‑142 & 146 Main Street. It will also review a city‑council referral proposing new zoning regulations and a zoning map, and consider a bond reduction/release request for Phase 1 of the project at 333 Taftville‑Occum Road. Routine items include approval of prior minutes and staff reports.

• SP#25-06: Special Permit for 101 Water Street to convert office building to mixed‑use with 61 residential units
• SUB #443: Proposed 12‑lot subdivision at 89 Canterbury Turnpike
• SDP #1058: Site‑plan review for mixed‑use development at 138‑142 & 146 Main Street (20 apartments, 3,992 sq ft commercial space)
• City Council Referral – Proposed zoning regulations and zoning map
• Bond reduction/release request for SDP #1051 – 333 Taftville‑Occum Road, Phase 1

The commission approved the November 18 and December 2 meeting minutes. It continued the special permit for 101 Water Street and the subdivision at 89 Canterbury Turnpike to the Jan 21, 2026 meeting, and tabled the Main Street mixed‑use site plan to that date. The body voted unanimously to give a favorable recommendation for the proposed zoning regulations and zoning map to the City Council. It also approved bond releases of $89,300 for 333 Taftville‑Occum Road Phase 1 and $2,250 for 307 Washington Street.

• Approved November 18 and December 2 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Continued SP#25-06 (101 Water Street) to Jan 21, 2026 (unanimous)
• Continued SUB #443 (89 Canterbury Turnpike) to Jan 21, 2026 (unanimous)
• Tabled SDP #1058 (138‑146 Main Street) to Jan 21, 2026 (unanimous)
• Recommended proposed zoning regulations to City Council (unanimous)
• Recommended proposed zoning map to City Council (unanimous)
• Released bond $89,300 for 333 Taftville‑Occum Road Phase 1 (unanimous)
• Released bond $2,250 for 307 Washington Street (unanimous)

Public Works & Capital Improvements (Subcommittee of City Council)

The Public Works & Capital Improvements Committee will meet on Dec. 15, 2025 to review old business items, including updates on public works projects, a property disposition, the Casella contract, and memorial street signs. The committee will also consider any new business that arises during the meeting.

• Public Works Project Updates
• Property Disposition
• Casella Contract
• Memorial Street Signs

The committee elected Alderwoman Shiela Hayes as chair by unanimous vote. It approved the November 17, 2025 meeting minutes unanimously. It also passed a unanimous recommendation to the full Council to accept and proceed with Property Disposition Round 21, except for 69 Yantic St and 43‑47 Maple Grove Ave.

• Elected Alderwoman Shiela Hayes as Committee Chair (unanimous)
• Approved November 17, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Recommended Council accept Property Disposition Round 21, excluding 69 Yantic St and 43‑47 Maple Grove Ave (unanimous)

Public Safety (Subcommittee of the City Council)

The Public Safety Committee will receive updates from several departments and agencies, and will consider possible action on a city‑council‑referred proposed ordinance for on‑street parking. The meeting also includes a brief citizen comment period and routine updates to the CAD and RMS systems.

• Discussion and possible action on Proposed Ordinance for On‑Street Parking
• Department updates from NPU, American Ambulance, Police Department, Emergency Management, and Fire Departments (Norwich, Taftville, Yantic, Occum, East Great Plain, Laurel Hill)
• CAD (Computer‑Aided Dispatch) system update
• RMS (Records Management System) update
• Citizen comment period (3 minutes per speaker)

The Public Safety Committee elected President Pro Tem Joe DeLucia as chairperson for a two‑year term and adopted the November 12, 2025 minutes, both unanimously. It then voted to table the City Council referral for the proposed on‑street parking ordinance until the next regular meeting, also unanimously. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Elected Joe DeLucia as chairperson (unanimous)
• Adopted November 12, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Tabled proposed on‑street parking ordinance referral until next regular meeting (unanimous)

Rehabilitation Review Committee

The Rehabilitation Review Committee meeting scheduled for December 9, 2025, has been cancelled.

Ethics Commission

The Ethics Commission meeting scheduled for December 8, 2025, was cancelled. The cancellation was due to a lack of agenda items.

Commission For Persons With Disabilities

The Commission for Persons with Disabilities will meet to finalize website language, review bylaws, and discuss the 2026 budget. The group will also distribute the 2026 calendar.

• Review and finalize Commission website page and links
• Review and update Commission bylaws
• Review Commission brochure
• Discuss Six-Month Plan of Action
• Review 2026 Commission Budget

The commission unanimously approved the November 10, 2025 minutes and new language describing member composition. It also approved a six‑month plan that includes ADA Title II training and monitoring of Howard Brown Park reconstruction. The 2026 budget of $1,700 was adopted, and the brochure review was tabled.

• Approved November 10, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved commission member composition language (unanimous)
• Brochure review tabled
• Approved six‑month plan: ADA Title II training and Howard Brown Park monitoring (unanimous)
• Approved 2026 commission budget of $1,700 (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Inland Wetlands, Water Courses & Conservation Commission

The Inland Wetlands, Watercourses & Conservation Commission will consider IWWCC #25-10, an application to construct a new single‑family home at 33 Farm View Drive in the Upland Review Area. The property is owned by Warner Homes LLC and is located in Zone R‑40. No new business, other business, or violations are scheduled for this meeting.

• IWWCC #25-10 – Application to build a single‑family home at 33 Farm View Drive (Zone R‑40)

The Inland Wetlands, Watercourses & Conservation Commission unanimously approved IWWCC #25-10, permitting a new single‑family home at 33 Farm View Drive, with a list of conditions and a five‑year validity. The commission also unanimously voted to table two other applications (IWCC #25-11 and IWWCC #25-12) until the January 8, 2026 meeting. The November 6, 2025 meeting minutes were approved and the meeting was adjourned.

• Approved IWWCC #25-10 for new home with conditions (unanimous)
• Declared applicant not a significant activity (unanimous)
• Tabled IWCC #25-11 and IWWCC #25-12 applications until Jan 8, 2026 (unanimous)
• Approved November 6, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:10 PM (unanimous)

Greeneville Neighborhood Revitalization Committee

The Greeneville Neighborhood Revitalization Committee will hold its regular meeting at the Greeneville Firehouse at 6:00 p.m. The agenda includes routine items such as call to order, quorum determination, and approval of minutes. The committee will receive updates on the Winterfest Parade and on the Greeneville School. No new business or decisions are listed beyond adjournment.

• Call to Order
• Determine Quorum
• Approval of Minutes
• Updates – Winterfest Parade
• Greeneville School

The Greeneville Neighborhood Revitalization Committee accepted the November 5, 2025 minutes. It approved reimbursements totaling $1,710.95 for mittens, hats, gloves, Winterfest Parade costs, and trees and lights. No new business was introduced.

• Accepted November 5, 2025 minutes (motion passed)
• Approved $350.00 reimbursement to Nancy Procko for mittens, hats, gloves (motion passed)
• Approved $360.95 reimbursement to Nancy Procko for Winterfest Parade expenses (motion passed)
• Approved $1,000.00 reimbursement to Nancy Procko for trees and lights for planters (motion passed)
• Total reimbursements of $1,710.95 approved (motion passed)
• No new business considered

Commission on the City Plan

The Norwich Commission on the City Plan will hold a hybrid special meeting on December 2, 2025. The agenda includes discussion of the updated zoning regulations and the associated zoning map. The final draft of these documents is scheduled to be released for public review and referral to appropriate agencies on December 8, 2025. The meeting will conclude with adjournment.

• Discussion of updated zoning regulations and associated map; final draft to be released for public review on 12/08/2025

The commission reviewed a draft of updated zoning regulations and an upcoming zoning map amendment, but no amendments were adopted. A motion to adjourn was made by Deane Nason, seconded by Dennis Jenkins, and passed unanimously, ending the meeting at 6:34 p.m.

• Adjourned meeting (unanimous vote)

School Building Committee (2020)

The School Building Committee will consider the final plans, specifications, and cost estimates for Phase 2 of projects at Uncas and John M. Moriarty Elementary Schools. The body will also review recommendations regarding letters of intent for electrical equipment, ATS, and generator purchases for Phase 1 of these projects.

• Final plans and cost estimates for Uncas Elementary School - Phase 2 of 3 (State Project #104-0120N)
• Final plans and cost estimates for John M. Moriarty Elementary School - Phase 2 of 3 (State Project #104-0121N)
• O & G Industries recommendations for low bidder letters of intent for Phase 1 electrical equipment, ATS, and generator purchases

The School Building Committee approved the final plans, specifications and cost estimates for Phase 2 of the Uncas Elementary School project at $75,108,664 and for Phase 2 of the John M. Moriarty Elementary School project at $73,796,483. Both motions were passed unanimously. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously.

• Approved Final Plans, Specs, Cost Estimate for Uncas Elementary School Phase 2 ($75,108,664) – unanimous
• Approved Final Plans, Specs, Cost Estimate for John M. Moriarty Elementary School Phase 2 ($73,796,483) – unanimous
• Approved motion to adjourn the meeting – unanimous

Harbor Management Commission

The commission’s regular meeting will review updates to the Harbor Management Plan and the status of the Boating Infrastructure Grant. It will also discuss several items of old business, including the heritage walkway, a derelict‑boat policy, and the Harbor View Hotel. Additional agenda items include a financial report, correspondence, and planning for a Winterfest Parade float.

• Edits for finalization of the Harbor Management Plan (consultant Geoff Steadman)
• Status of the Boating Infrastructure Grant (B.I.G.) application
• Heritage Walkway & Howard T. Brown Park completion update
• Consideration of a derelict‑boat policy/ordinance (CGS Chapter 263‑Harbor Master Sec 15‑32)
• Request for members and guests for the Winterfest Parade HMC float

The Harbor Management Commission approved the October 28, 2025 meeting minutes with a correction, unanimously by roll‑call vote. It also accepted the October 2025 financial report, noting $75.40 spent on the Harbor Cam and $480 for recording‑secretary services, unanimously. The meeting was then adjourned after a motion to adjourn was approved.

• Approved October 28, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous roll‑call)
• Accepted October 2025 financial report (unanimous roll‑call)
• Motion to adjourn passed, meeting adjourned at 6:12 PM

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Norwich Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing to consider a use variance for a seasonal warming shelter at 307 Main Street. The board will also review the 2026 meeting calendar and accept previous meeting minutes.

• Public hearing for use variance at 307 Main Street
• Review and acceptance of 2026 Meeting Calendar
• Acceptance of October 16, 2025, meeting minutes

The Zoning Board of Appeals unanimously approved Use Variance V#25-13, allowing a nightly seasonal warming shelter at 307 Main Street with specific occupancy and hour limits. The board also approved the meeting minutes, waived reading of certain exhibits, adopted the 2026 meeting calendar, and adjourned the session. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved Use Variance V#25-13 for 307 Main St shelter (unanimous)
• Accepted October 16, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Waived reading of Exhibits #6-8 and included them in the record (unanimous)
• Approved 2026 Zoning Board of Appeals meeting calendar (unanimous)
• Closed public hearing at 7:33 PM (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:33 PM (unanimous)

Fair Rent Commission

The Norwich Fair Rent Commission will meet to approve prior meeting minutes and conduct case reviews. The agenda also includes time for old and new business.

• Case reviews

The commission adopted a full meeting calendar for 2026, listing dates for each month. Acting Chairman Ed Belli will meet with Norwich Human Services and the City Manager’s admin assistant to discuss process concerns. The Recording Secretary will submit the schedule to the City Clerk. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Approved 2026 meeting schedule (unanimous)
• Motion to adjourn passed unanimously
• Belli to schedule meeting with Human Services and City Manager’s admin assistant
• Recording Secretary to submit schedule to City Clerk

Recreation Advisory Board

The Recreation Advisory Board approved the September 2025 meeting minutes. No other proposals were adopted; ideas for Washington St. Park and fundraising were discussed but not decided. The board then adjourned.

• Approved September minutes (motion by Jeff Brown, seconded by Pete Camp)

Golf Course Authority

The Golf Course Authority will meet to review financial reports and discuss restaurant operations with Jason Bromley of Caddy Shack II. The agenda includes reports on dam removal and stream bank erosion issues.

• Restaurant operation discussion with Jason Bromley, Caddy Shack II
• Report on Dam Removal & Stream Bank Erosion Issue
• Review of Financial Reports

The Authority approved the October 15 and October 29, 2025 meeting minutes and the financial report unanimously. It voted to cancel the December 17, 2025 meeting, to close the course on December 7, 2025, and to keep the front nine and the 10th hole available with temporary tees and greens. The City Council’s 2026 budget for the Authority was noted as approved. The meeting adjourned at 6:43 p.m.

• Approved October 15, 2025 minutes (7-0)
• Approved October 29, 2025 minutes (6-0, Aldi abstaining)
• Approved receipt of Financial Report (7-0)
• Cancelled December 17, 2025 meeting (7-0)
• Closed course on December 7, 2025 (7-0)
• Kept front nine and 10th hole open with temporary tees and greens (7-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:43 p.m. (7-0)

Historic District Commission

The Norwich Historic District Commission scheduled a regular meeting for November 19, 2025 at 5:30 PM via Zoom and in City Hall Room 319. The meeting was cancelled. No agenda items were presented.

School Building Committee (2020)

The School Building Committee will discuss scheduling a special meeting to approve final plans, specifications, and cost estimates for state projects at Uncas Elementary School and John Moriarty Elementary School. It will also consider items that could affect project costs. The committee will approve a series of invoices for contractors and agencies, totaling several million dollars. Routine business includes quorum determination, minutes approval, public comment, reports, and schedule changes.

• Invoice approval: Downes Construction – $2,362,752.62 (Stanton)
• Invoice approval: Downes Construction – $2,295,947.50 (Greeneville)
• Discussion to schedule a special meeting for final plans of Uncas Elementary and John Moriarty Elementary schools
• Discussion on items impacting project cost
• 2025 meeting schedule changes

The School Building Committee approved the October 21, 2025 minutes and accepted a consent agenda of invoices for multiple school projects, both unanimously. It also set a special virtual meeting for December 1, 2025 at 6:30 PM to consider final plans, specifications, and cost estimates for Uncas Elementary School and John Moriarty Elementary School.

• Adopted October 21, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda invoices for Stanton, Greeneville, Uncas, and Moriarty projects (unanimous)
• Scheduled a special virtual meeting on December 1, 2025 at 6:30 PM to approve final plans for Uncas and Moriarty elementary schools

Commission on the City Plan

The Norwich City Plan Commission will hold a public hearing to consider several special permit and subdivision applications. Items include a bed‑and‑breakfast permit at 100 West Thames Street, a mixed‑use conversion at 101 Water Street, a re‑subdivision of parcels on Taftville‑Occum Road, Canterbury Turnpike and Lawler Lane, and a site‑plan for a mixed‑use development on Main Street. The commission will also receive a zoning board of appeals referral for a use variance at 307 Main Street and a public works presentation on a proposed LOTCIP project on Hunters Road.

• SP#25-02 – Special Permit for a bed‑and‑breakfast at 100 West Thames Street (Zone MF)
• SP#25-06 – Special Permit to convert 101 Water Street office building to mixed‑use with 61 residential units (Zone CC/SFHA Overlay)
• SUB #442 – Re‑subdivision of parcels at 145 Taftville‑Occum Road, 432 Canterbury Turnpike & 180 Lawler Lane, reducing lots from 12 to 10 (General Commercial & Planned Development Design District)
• SDP #1058 – Site‑plan review for 138‑142 & 146 Main Street, proposing 20 apartments and 3,992 sq ft of ground‑floor commercial space (Zone CC)
• ZBA Referral – Use variance request for 307 Main Street

The commission unanimously approved the special permit for 100 West Thames Street with a series of conditions. It also unanimously continued the public hearing for the 101 Water Street mixed‑use project to the December 16 meeting, and tabled the site‑plan review for 138‑146 Main Street until that date. Additionally, the commission approved subdivision SUB #442, rescinding SUB #441, with specific conditions.

• Approved SP#25-02 special permit for 100 West Thames St (unanimous)
• Continued public hearing for SP#25-06 (101 Water St) to Dec 16, 2025 (unanimous)
• Tabled SDP #1058 site‑plan review for 138‑146 Main St to Dec 16, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved SUB #442 re‑subdivision, rescinding SUB #441, with conditions (unanimous)

Personnel & Pension Board

The Personnel & Pension Board will consider retirement applications for Police Officer Daniel P. Collins (effective Oct. 9, 2025) and Mayor’s Secretary Bonnie S. Cuprak (effective Dec. 2, 2025, payable immediately). It will confirm Collins’s annual pension calculation of $45,873.47 and process refund requests for Ana M. Acevedo ($22,356.02) and Sarah Connors ($804.68). The board will also admit three employees to the City of Norwich Employees’ Retirement Fund and acknowledge four new hires.

• Retirement application: Daniel P. Collins, Police Officer, revised effective Oct. 9, 2025
• Retirement application: Bonnie S. Cuprak, Mayor’s Secretary, deferred effective Dec. 2, 2025, payable immediately
• Pension calculation: Daniel P. Collins annual pension $45,873.47
• Refund requests: Ana M. Acevedo $22,356.02; Sarah Connors $804.68
• Admissions to retirement fund: Michael Distefano, Shane Duplice, Patricia Roy

The Personnel & Pension Board accepted the October 16 minutes and added a UBS investment review item. It approved retirement applications for Daniel P. Collins, Bonnie S. Cuprak, and Christopher LaRose, along with Collins’s pension calculation. Refunds for former employees Ana M. Acevedo and Sarah Connors were approved, and three staff were admitted to the retirement fund. The board also cancelled the December 16, 2025 meeting and tabled the mayor’s service‑buy‑back request until the January 20, 2026 meeting.

• Accepted October 16, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved retirement applications for three employees (unanimous)
• Approved Daniel P. Collins’s pension calculation of $45,873.47 (unanimous)
• Approved refund/rollover applications: $22,356.02 to Ana M. Acevedo and $804.68 to Sarah Connors (unanimous)
• Admitted Michael Distefano, Shane Duplice, and Patricia Roy to the retirement fund (unanimous)
• Acknowledged four new employees (unanimous)
• Cancelled the December 16, 2025 P&P Board meeting (unanimous)
• Tabled Mayor Nystrom’s service‑buy‑back request to the Jan 20, 2026 meeting (unanimous)

Volunteer Firefighter Relief Fund Committee

The Volunteer Firefighter Relief Fund Committee will review the September 30, 2025 fiduciary oversight report and the Treasurer's quarterly report, approve the minutes from the September 15 meeting, and discuss recommendations by Scott Waskiewicz to amend the Investment Policy Statement. The meeting also includes processing refunds with interest for two volunteers and addressing death notifications with pending benefit payouts.

• Review of September 30, 2025 Fiduciary Oversight Review prepared by USI Consulting
• Treasurer’s report for the quarter ended September 30, 2025
• Consideration of Scott Waskiewicz’s recommendations to change the Investment Policy Statement and investments
• Refund to Laurel Hill volunteer Nancy T. Nickollof: $2,160 contribution plus $980.07 interest (paid Nov 13, 2025)
• Refund to Yantic volunteer Richard A. Spence, Jr.: $264 contribution plus $88.60 interest (paid Nov 13, 2025)

The Volunteer Firefighters’ Relief Fund Committee accepted the revised Investment Policy Statement, the Treasurer's quarterly report, and the September 15 minutes, all with unanimous approval. Refunds were issued to three former volunteers, and the meeting was adjourned unanimously. Future meetings will start at 4:00 PM beginning in February.

• Approved revised Investment Policy Statement (unanimous)
• Approved Treasurer's quarterly report (unanimous)
• Approved September 15 minutes (unanimous)
• Refunded $2,160 contributions + $980.07 interest to Nancy T. Nickollof (paid)
• Refunded $264 contributions + $88.60 interest to Richard A. Spence, Jr. (paid)
• Refunded $360 contributions + $654.53 interest to Patricia Benson (paid)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)
• Set future meeting start time to 4:00 PM beginning February (not a vote)

Public Works & Capital Improvements (Subcommittee of City Council)

The Public Works & Capital Improvements Committee will review updates on ongoing projects, discuss the disposition of city property, consider the Casella contract, and address the installation of memorial street signs. The meeting also includes citizen comments, new business, and other business.

• Public Works Project Updates
• Property Disposition
• Casella Contract
• Memorial Street Signs

The committee approved the minutes from the October 20, 2025 meeting by unanimous vote. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously at 4:23 p.m. No new business, other business, or substantive project decisions were taken.

• Approved October 20, 2025 minutes (unanimous vote)
• Adjourned meeting at 4:23 p.m. (unanimous vote)

Senior Affairs Commission

The Norwich Senior Affairs Commission will meet at 9 a.m. on November 17, 2025. Commissioners will receive reports from the Director of Human Services, the Senior Center manager, and the chairperson. The agenda includes public comment, old business, new business, and any other business appropriate to the meeting.

Public Safety (Subcommittee of the City Council)

The Public Safety Subcommittee will receive updates from emergency services and the police department. The committee will also review a City Council referral regarding a proposed ordinance for on-street parking.

• Proposed Ordinance Submission Packet – On-street Parking
• CAD Update
• RMS Update
• Department updates from NPU, American Ambulance, Police, Emergency Management, and five fire departments

The Public Safety Committee adopted the October 8, 2025 meeting minutes unanimously. It decided to carry the proposed on‑street parking ordinance referral forward to the next regular council meeting. The committee then adjourned the session at 7:47 PM with a unanimous vote.

• Adopted October 8, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Continued the proposed on‑street parking ordinance referral to the next regular meeting
• Adjourned meeting at 7:47 PM (unanimous)

Rehabilitation Review Committee

The regularly scheduled meeting of the Rehabilitation Review Committee for November 12, 2025, has been cancelled.

Ethics Commission

The Norwich Ethics Commission will meet on November 10, 2025 at City Hall. The commission will approve the minutes from the October 14, 2025 meeting, hear citizen comments, consider an existing case (2025-1), and consider two new cases (2025-2 and 2025-3).

• Approval of minutes from 10/14/25
• Old Business: Case 2025-1
• New Business: Case 2025-2
• New Business: Case 2025-3

The Ethics Commission unanimously approved the minutes from the October 14 meeting. It determined that any new ethics guidelines must be handled by the City Council and directed Chair Camassar to send a letter to Mayor Nystrum outlining the Commission’s position. The commission also concluded that complaints 2025-2 and 2025-3 are not covered by the Ethics Code and will remain confidential. The meeting was unanimously adjourned.

• Approved October 14 meeting minutes (unanimously)
• Determined new ethics guidelines are City Council's responsibility
• Chair Camassar to send a letter to Mayor Nystrum outlining position
• Concluded complaints 2025-2 and 2025-3 not covered by Ethics Code; remain confidential
• Unanimously adjourned the meeting

Commission For Persons With Disabilities

The Commission will elect a Chair and Vice-Chair and begin discussing a six-month plan of action and meeting schedule. The body will also review commission guidelines and the official website page.

• Election of Chair and Vice-Chair
• Discussion of six-month plan of action and meeting schedule
• Review of Boards, Commissions, Committees: Guidelines
• Review of Commission website page and links

The commission unanimously elected Elanah Sherman as Chair and Aiyana Jenkins as Vice‑Chair. Members informally agreed to increase the number of people with disabilities on the commission to three. The commission noted about $3,300 of unused funds and a need for $960 annually for a Recording Secretary. The next meeting was scheduled for Dec 8, 2025.

• Elanah Sherman elected Chair (unanimous)
• Aiyana Jenkins elected Vice‑Chair (unanimous)
• Informally agreed to raise the number of people with disabilities on the commission to three
• Identified need to replace Recording Secretary; Elanah to approach City Manager’s Office
• Noted $3,300 of unused commission funds and $960 annual budget needed for Recording Secretary
• Set meeting schedule for the second Monday of each month
• Proposed monitoring Howard Brown Park ADA compliance to be discussed at a future meeting
• Next meeting set for Thursday, Dec 8, 2025 at 5:00 PM

Inland Wetlands, Water Courses & Conservation Commission

The Inland Wetlands, Water Courses & Conservation Commission will discuss a 12-lot subdivision and a permit modification for a re-subdivision. The body will also receive a new application for a single-family home.

• IWWCC #25-08: Proposed 12 lot subdivision at 89 Canterbury Turnpike
• IWWCC #22-05M3: Permit modification for re-subdivision at 145 Taftville Occum Road, 432 Canterbury Turnpike, and 180 Lawler Lane
• IWWCC #25-10: Application for a single family home at 33 Farm View Drive

The Inland Wetlands, Watercourses & Conservation Commission unanimously approved IWWCC #25-08 for 89 Canterbury Turnpike and IWWCC #22-05M3 for 145 Taftville, 432 Canterbury Turnpike, and 180 Lawler Lane, each with detailed conditions. Both approvals are valid for five years, expiring on 11/06/2030. The commission also voted to table the IWWCC #25-10 application for 33 Farm View Drive until the next regular meeting. Earlier, the October 2, 2025 meeting minutes were approved unanimously.

• Approved IWWCC #25-08 (89 Canterbury Turnpike) with conditions (unanimous)
• Approved IWWCC #22-05M3 (145 Taftville, 432 Canterbury Turnpike & 180 Lawler Lane) with conditions (unanimous)
• Tabled IWWCC #25-10 (33 Farm View Drive) pending next regular meeting (unanimous)
• Approved October 2, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Greeneville Neighborhood Revitalization Committee

The Greeneville Neighborhood Revitalization Committee meeting on November 5, 2025 will handle routine items such as call to order, quorum determination, and approval of minutes. Old business includes discussion of the State NRZ Advisory Board and Connecticut murals. New business includes a Giving Tree, a parade, and the location of Greeneville school bus stops.

• State NRZ Advisory Board
• Connecticut murals
• Giving Tree
• Parade
• Greeneville school bus stops

The committee approved the October 1, 2025 meeting minutes. It approved reimbursement of $1,564.18 for the Greeneville Legacy Lecture held on November 1, 2025. The meeting was adjourned at 7:00 p.m.

• Approved October 1, 2025 minutes (motion passed)
• Approved reimbursement of $1,564.18 for Greeneville Legacy Lecture (motion passed)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:00 p.m. (motion passed)

Youth Service Advisory Board

The Youth & Family Services Advisory Board will elect a Vice Chair and discuss ideas for winter programs that are inclusive and unified. The board will also set goals for the upcoming year and consider ways to recruit additional community board members. An old‑business item on back‑to‑school matters will be reviewed.

• Election of Vice Chair
• Winter Program Ideas (Inclusive/Unified Programs)
• Goal Setting for the board
• Strategies to incorporate/recruit community board members
• Back to school discussion (old business)

The board approved the September 2025 minutes unanimously. It decided to cancel the fencing program because of low enrollment. The board also discontinued the Pickleball program, noting it is offered at other Norwich gyms, and tabled the election of a Vice Chair to the next meeting.

• September 2025 minutes approved unanimously
• Fencing program cancelled (low enrollment)
• Pickleball program discontinued (offered elsewhere)
• Election of Vice Chair tabled for next meeting

Golf Course Authority

The Norwich Golf Course Authority is meeting to review financial reports. The body will consider and take possible action on the 2026 operating and capital budgets, as well as the 2026 dues, fees, and rates.

• Proposed operating budget for Calendar Year 2026
• Proposed capital budget for Calendar Year 2026
• Establishment of dues, fees, and rates for Calendar Year 2026

The Norwich Golf Course Authority approved a combined operating and capital budget of $1,588,207.50 for 2026. It also adopted the 2026 season‑pass rates and daily play fee rates, each passing with an 8‑0 vote. The meeting was adjourned after these actions.

• Approved $1,588,207.50 operating and capital budget (8-0)
• Approved 2026 season‑pass rates: Single $2,270; Family $3,770; Weekday $1,820; Young professional $1,570; Economy $1,100; Junior $550 (8-0)
• Approved 2026 daily fee rates as detailed by Ms. Kuchta (8-0)
• Adjourned meeting (8-0)

Harbor Management Commission

The Harbor Management Commission will review a changed scope for the master plan and identify potential areas for a new boat launch. The body will also discuss the completion of RFPs for the Heritage Walkway and Howard T. Brown Park.

• Consultant Geoff Steadman
• S.L.R. changed scope of Master Plan
• Potential new boat launch areas
• Heritage Walkway and Howard T. Brown Park completion RFPs
• Policy on derelict boats

The Harbor Management Commission unanimously approved the September 30, 2025 meeting minutes and the September 2025 financial report. Members voted to have Bob Phoenix draft a letter endorsing a potential new boat launch at the via duct area and to amend the agenda order. Bob Phoenix was unanimously nominated as vice chair, and the commission authorized up to $1,000 for dock safety equipment.

• Approved September 30, 2025 HMC minutes (unanimous)
• Approved September 2025 financial report (unanimous)
• Authorized Bob Phoenix to draft endorsement letter for new boat launch (unanimous)
• Amended agenda to swap Citizen Comment and Other items (unanimous)
• Nominated Bob Phoenix as vice chair (unanimous)
• Allocated up to $1,000 for dock safety equipment (unanimous)

Appoint/ReAppointment SubCommittee-Council

The Appointment & Re‑appointment Sub‑Committee will interview candidates for several city commissions, including the Commission for Persons with Disabilities and the Commission on the City Plan. After the interviews, the committee will discuss and consider appointments to the Commission on the City Plan, Fair Rent Commission, Senior Affairs Commission, Personnel & Pension, and other bodies. The meeting is scheduled for Monday, October 27, 2025 at 6:00 PM in Room 335.

• Interviews for Commission for Persons with Disabilities – Anastasia Montius (U)
• Interviews for Commission on the City Plan – Jason Bugbee (R), Steven Bousquet (U), Regan Miner (U), Scott Camassar (U)
• Discussion of appointment to Commission on the City Plan & Fair Rent Commission – Dennis Jenkins (D)
• Discussion of appointments to Fair Rent Commission and Senior Affairs Commission – Laurieann Messore (R)
• Discussion of appointments to Personnel & Pension – Paul Schroder (R)

The Appoint & Reappoint Sub‑Committee voted by unanimous consent to recommend reappointing Ella Myles to the Commission on the City Plan and appointing Dennis Jenkins, Jason Bugbee and Regan Miner as alternates. It also recommended reappointing Wendy Fenner and Mark Marcy to the Commission for Persons with Disabilities, appointing Laurieann Messore to the Fair Rent Commission, reappointing Paul Schroder to the Personnel & Pension Board, and reappointing Laurieann Messore, Patricia DiBattista and Rebecca Melucci to the Senior Affairs Commission.

• Recommend reappointing Ella Myles as Regular Member to the Commission on the City Plan (unanimous consent)
• Recommend appointing Dennis Jenkins, Jason Bugbee and Regan Miner as Alternate Members to the Commission on the City Plan (unanimous consent)
• Recommend reappointing Wendy Fenner as Regular Member to the Commission for Persons with Disabilities (unanimous consent)
• Recommend reappointing Mark Marcy as Regular Member to the Commission for Persons with Disabilities (unanimous consent)
• Recommend appointing Laurieann Messore as Citizen Regular Member to the Fair Rent Commission (unanimous consent)
• Recommend reappointing Paul Schroder as Regular Member to the Personnel & Pension Board (unanimous consent)
• Recommend reappointing Laurieann Messore, Patricia DiBattista and Rebecca Melucci as Regular Members of the Senior Affairs Commission (unanimous consent)

Commission on the City Plan

The Commission on the City Plan will hold a public hearing to consider three special permit applications: a bed‑and‑breakfast at 100 West Thames Street, a mixed‑use conversion of an office building at 101 Water Street into 61 residential units, and a seasonal hour extension for a warming‑center at 8 Clairmont Avenue. The body will also review a site‑plan application (SDP #1058) for a mixed‑use development at 138‑142 & 146 Main Street that includes 20 apartments and 3,992 sq ft of commercial space. Additional agenda items include discussion of a letter to the Siting Council and a staff report introducing a new commission clerk and updating draft zoning regulations.

• SP#25-02: Special permit for a bed‑and‑breakfast at 100 West Thames Street (Andrew Bowie)
• SP#25-06: Special permit to convert 101 Water Street office building to mixed‑use with 61 residential units (WW Water LLC)
• SP#12-03B: Modification to extend seasonal hours for St. Vincent de Paul Place warming center at 8 Clairmont Avenue
• SDP #1058: Site‑plan for mixed‑use development at 138‑142 & 146 Main Street (20 apartments, 3,992 sq ft commercial)
• Staff report: introduction of new CCP commission clerk and update on draft zoning regulations

The commission unanimously approved a special‑permit modification allowing St. Vincent de Paul Place to extend its hours during cold‑weather emergencies, with three specific conditions. It also unanimously postponed public hearings for two special‑permit applications (100 West Thames St. and 101 Water St.) and the SDP #1058 mixed‑use development to the November 18 meeting. The minutes of the September 16 meeting were approved unanimously, and a special meeting was set for December 2 to consider the Council’s zoning‑regulation referral.

• Approved special permit modification for St. Vincent de Paul Place (unanimous)
• Approved waiver requests for St. Vincent de Paul Place proposal (unanimous)
• Postponed public hearing for SP#25-02 (100 West Thames St.) to Nov 18 2025 (unanimous)
• Postponed public hearing for SP#25-06 (101 Water St.) to Nov 18 2025 (unanimous)
• Postponed SDP #1058 mixed‑use development to Nov 18 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of Sep 16 2025 meeting (unanimous)
• Set special meeting for Dec 2 2025 at 5:30 pm to consider Council zoning‑regulation referral
• Adjourned meeting at 8:43 pm (unanimous)

Personnel & Pension Board

The Personnel & Pension Board will consider a deferred retirement for Eric McDermott, effective November 29, 2025. It will review pension refund requests for Rosa O’Connor ($6,937.91) and Robyn Ventura‑Chaves ($2,399.04). The board will note death notifications, including a survivor benefit of $23,769.72 for Gwen L. Fedeli. It will also discuss eligibility list extensions and admit several employees to the City Retirement Fund.

• Eric McDermott, Electric Integrity Manager, deferred retirement effective Nov 29 2025
• Refund to Rosa O’Connor of $6,937.91 including interest
• Refund to Robyn Ventura‑Chaves of $2,399.04 including interest
• Survivor benefit of $23,769.72 to Gwen L. Fedeli for deceased Police employee Paul Fedeli
• Extension of Records Clerk eligibility list to Nov 14 2025

The Personnel & Pension Board unanimously approved a deferred retirement for Eric McDermott, refunds of $6,937.91 and $2,399.04 to former employees, and a $23,769.72 survivorship benefit for Paul Fedeli’s spouse. It also extended the Records Clerk, Accounting Generalist, Fire Captain, and Battalion Chief eligibility lists for six months each, admitted several new employees to the city retirement fund, and acknowledged new hires. A request was sent to HR to follow up with Marc Shegoski, and the meeting was adjourned.

• Approved retirement for Eric McDermott (all in favor)
• Approved pension refunds: $6,937.91 to Rosa O’Connor and $2,399.04 to Robyn Ventura‑Chaves (all in favor)
• Approved survivorship benefit of $23,769.72 for Gwen L. Fedeli (all in favor)
• Extended Records Clerk eligibility list six months (all in favor)
• Extended Accounting Generalist eligibility list six months (all in favor)
• Extended Fire Captain eligibility list six months (all in favor)
• Extended Battalion Chief eligibility list six months (all in favor)
• Admitted listed employees into the City of Norwich Employees’ Retirement Fund (all in favor)

School Building Committee (2020)

The Norwich School Building Committee will meet on Oct. 21, 2025 to approve minutes, hear public comment and reports, and consider a consent agenda. The consent agenda includes dozens of invoices totaling roughly $4.7 million, with the largest payments to Downes Construction for the Stanton and Greeneville projects. The committee will also discuss items that may affect project costs before adjourning.

• Approve $1,562,912.32 invoice to Downes Construction for the Stanton project
• Approve $2,545,341.45 invoice to Downes Construction for the Greeneville project
• Approve $46,948.31 invoice to DRA for the Stanton project
• Approve $42,475.01 invoice to CSG for the Stanton project
• Approve $148,714.42 invoice to DRA for the Moriarty project

The School Building Committee unanimously approved the September 16 and October 16, 2025 meeting minutes. Committee members received extensive project reports on Stanton, Greeneville, Uncas, Moriarty, Teacher’s Middle School, and Huntington Central Office. No additional actions, approvals, or votes were recorded beyond the minutes adoption.

• Adopted September 16 and October 16, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Senior Affairs Commission

The Senior Affairs Commission will hold its regular meeting on October 20, 2025. Commissioners will receive reports from the Director of Human Services, the Senior Center Manager, and the Chairperson. The agenda includes public comment, old business, new business, and any other appropriate items.

• Director of Human Services Report
• Manager of Senior Center Report
• Chairperson’s Legislative Report
• Public comment period
• Discussion of old and new business

The Senior Affairs Commission approved the minutes from the September 15, 2025 meeting. No other actions or new business were decided at this meeting. The next meeting is scheduled for November 17, 2025.

• Approved September 15, 2025 meeting minutes

Public Works & Capital Improvements (Subcommittee of City Council)

The Public Works & Capital Improvements Committee will meet on Oct 20, 2025 to review updates on public works projects, consider a property disposition, and discuss the Casella contract. The committee will also consider installing a new light for the watering trough at Monument Point and adopting memorial street signs.

• Public Works Project Updates
• Property Disposition
• Casella Contract
• New Light for watering trough on Monument Point
• Memorial Street Signs

The Public Works & Capital Improvements Committee approved the September 15, 2025 minutes and unanimously voted to recommend that the full City Council accept staff recommendations for Property Disposition Round 20, except for 69 East Town St and 365 Washington St. The committee also approved installing a donated LED light on the Watering Trough monument and creating brown wayfinding signs for Lottie B. Scott on Church St. No objections were recorded on any of these actions.

• Approved September 15, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Recommended City Council accept Property Disposition Round 20 (except 69 East Town St and 365 Washington St) – unanimous vote
• Approved installation of donated LED light on Watering Trough monument (no objections)
• Approved creation and placement of brown wayfinding signs for Lottie B. Scott on Church St (no objections)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a continued public hearing and consider a decision regarding a use variance for 60 Crouch Ave. The request seeks to allow multifamily dwellings to facilitate the conversion of a former nursing home.

• V# 25-12: Use variance request for 60 Crouch Ave to allow multifamily dwellings

The Zoning Board of Appeals accepted the September 9 and October 7 meeting minutes. It waived reading of the exhibit and accepted a letter from Attorney Langhammer into the record. The board then approved the use variance application for 60 Crouch Avenue unanimously. The meeting was closed and adjourned by unanimous motions.

• Accepted September 9 and October 7 minutes (unanimous)
• Waived reading of the exhibit listed for V#25-12 (unanimous)
• Accepted Attorney Langhammer's letter into the record (unanimous)
• Approved use variance for 60 Crouch Ave (V#25-12) (unanimous)
• Closed public hearing at 8:11 PM (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:33 PM (unanimous)

School Building Committee (2020)

The School Building Committee will hold an executive session to review the scores for the request for proposals (RFP) for architectural services for the new Teachers Middle School and the Huntington Central Office renovation. After reviewing the scores, the committee will discuss and choose finalists for interviews and may set interview dates or select a winning firm. The meeting is virtual via Zoom and will be recorded.

• Review scores for the RFP for Architectural Services for the new Teachers Middle School
• Review scores for the RFP for Architectural Services for the Huntington Central Office renovation
• Discuss and select finalists for interviews
• Set times and dates for interviews
• Potentially select the winning architectural firm

The School Building Committee entered executive session to review RFP scores, passing the motion 8‑0. After discussion, the committee voted to hire DRA for architectural services on the new Teachers Middle School and Huntington Central Office projects, with the motion passing 9‑1. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously.

• Entered executive session to review RFP scores (8‑0)
• Approved hiring DRA for architectural services for Teachers Middle School and Huntington Central Office (9‑1)
• Adjourned meeting unanimously

Ice Arena Authority

The regular meeting of the Ice Arena Authority scheduled for October 15, 2025, has been cancelled. The cancellation is due to a lack of agenda items.

Golf Course Authority

The Budget Subcommittee will meet to review a financial report and handle correspondence. The agenda consists of procedural items and an executive session.

Golf Course Authority

The Norwich Golf Course Authority will meet to adopt minutes from September 2025 and review financial reports. The agenda includes reports from the restaurant operator, various committees, and a discussion on dam removal and stream bank erosion.

• Receipt/adoption of September 17, 2025 minutes
• Review of Financial Reports
• Restaurant operation update from Caddy Shack II
• Reports on Dam Removal & Stream Bank Erosion
• Reports from Chairman, Clubhouse, and Maintenance Committees

Historic District Commission

The commission will hold public hearings and take action on four certificates of appropriateness for residential property changes. The body will also discuss the 2026 meeting schedule.

• COA 595: Window alteration/replacement at 20 Huntington Place
• COA 596: Electrical meter alteration/replacement at 16 Elm Avenue
• COA 597: Roofing and skylights alteration/replacement at 26 Scotland Road
• COA 598: Roofing for new accessory structure at 16 Huntington Lane

The commission approved COA 595 (window replacement at 20 Huntington Place), COA 596 (electrical meter work at 16 Elm Avenue), COA 597 (skylight roofing at 26 Scotland Road), and COA 598 (accessory shed at 16 Huntington Lane) unanimously. The September 17, 2025 meeting minutes were also approved unanimously. Members agreed to give a verbal approval for a roof replacement at 2 Canterbury Turnpike, pending a formal COA at the next meeting.

• Approved COA 595 – 20 Huntington Place (unanimous)
• Approved COA 596 – 16 Elm Avenue (unanimous)
• Approved COA 597 – 26 Scotland Road (unanimous)
• Approved COA 598 – 16 Huntington Lane (unanimous)
• Approved September 17, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Verbal approval for roof replacement at 2 Canterbury Turnpike (unanimous)

Rehabilitation Review Committee

The Rehabilitation Review Committee will meet to review policies and procedures. The agenda also includes a program update and the approval of minutes from December 10, 2024.

• Approval of 12/10/2024 minutes
• Discussion of Policies and Procedures
• Program update

The Rehabilitation Review Committee voted unanimously to approve the draft minutes from the 12/10/24 meeting. Members discussed updating policies and procedures to align with HUD guidelines and 2025 Executive Orders, and agreed that staff will draft a revised policy package, including a 3‑tier grievance policy, for possible approval at the December meeting. No other actions were taken.

• Approved 12/10/24 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Motion to adjourn the meeting passed (unanimous)

Public Parking Commission

The Public Parking Commission will meet to discuss and potentially take action regarding parking lots acquired at the former Chelsea Groton Bank location. The body will also receive updates on downtown parking leases and the disposal of the Upper Broadway Lot.

• Action on parking lots at 300 Main Street
• Update on downtown parking lease negotiations
• Update on disposing of Upper Broadway Lot
• Update on decommissioning Main Street Garage elevator

The commission approved a $23,947.38 expenditure to install cameras on the upper and lower lots of the Broadway Parking Deck. It also approved up to $1,000 for signage for the former Chelsea Groton Bank lot to allow two‑hour weekday parking. The commission accepted the three‑month financial report and the July 8, 2025 meeting minutes unanimously. It voted to have the Public Safety Committee’s legal and police opinions on the on‑street parking limit petition shared with the commission.

• Approved $23,947.38 for Broadway Parking Deck camera installation (unanimous)
• Approved up to $1,000 for signage for former Chelsea Groton Bank lot (unanimous)
• Accepted financial report for three months ended Sep 30, 2025 (unanimous)
• Accepted minutes from July 8, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved request to share Public Safety Committee opinions on parking limit petition with PPC (unanimous)
• Approved motion to adjourn the meeting (unanimous)

Ethics Commission

The Norwich Ethics Commission will meet on Oct. 14, 2025 at City Hall, Room 319. The commission will follow standard procedures including call to order, quorum determination, minutes approval, and citizen comment. In the New Business segment, members will consider Case 2025-1, a request for an advisory opinion. No other substantive items are listed.

• Case 2025-1 – request for advisory opinion

Public Safety (Subcommittee of the City Council)

The Public Safety Committee will meet on Oct. 8, 2025 at the Occum Volunteer Fire Department. The agenda includes routine items such as confirming a quorum, adopting prior minutes, and a brief citizen comment period. Ongoing business will cover updates on the computer-aided dispatch system, the records management system, fire chiefs’ meetings, and emergency management dispatch. New business consists of departmental updates from the NPU, American Ambulance, Police Department, Emergency Management, and several local fire departments.

• CAD Update
• RMS Update
• Fire Chiefs’ Meetings
• EMD Response / Dispatch Update
• Department Updates from NPU, American Ambulance, Police, Emergency Management, and local fire departments

The Public Safety Committee unanimously adopted the September 10, 2025 meeting minutes. It voted to forward the City Council’s on‑street parking ordinance referral to Attorney Michael Driscroll for review and a report at the next meeting. The committee then adjourned the meeting at 7:38 PM with a unanimous vote.

• Adopted September 10, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Forwarded on‑street parking ordinance referral to Attorney Michael Driscroll for review (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:38 PM (unanimous)

Plan of Conservation & Development Plan Implementation Committee

The Plan of Conservation and Development Implementation Committee's regular meeting set for Wednesday, October 8, 2025 at 6:00 pm in the Lower‑Level Conference Room at 23 Union, Norwich, CT was cancelled. No agenda items were discussed or decided. Residents should note the cancellation.

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Norwich Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on a variance request for 60 Crouch Ave. The applicant, Norwich Senior Realty LLC, seeks a use variance of section 1.4.2.3 to allow multifamily dwellings in the R‑20 zone, converting a former nursing home. The board will discuss and may decide on the variance under the site‑plan review process and special bulk requirements of the MF District.

• V# 25-12 – Use variance request for 60 Crouch Ave to permit multifamily dwellings in R‑20 zone (conversion of former nursing home)

The Zoning Board of Appeals voted to continue the variance application (V# 25‑12) for 60 Crouch Avenue until the special meeting on October 16, 2025. All five members voted in favor, making the motion unanimous. The board also adjourned the meeting unanimously.

• Continued V# 25‑12 variance application for 60 Crouch Ave. (5‑0 unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (5‑0 unanimous)

Inland Wetlands, Water Courses & Conservation Commission

The Inland Wetlands, Watercourses & Conservation Commission will consider the old‑business item IWWCC #25‑08, a proposed 12‑lot subdivision at 89 Canterbury Turnpike submitted by Fedus Engineering for Green Star Capital, located in Zone R‑40. The commission will also receive new applications and address routine agenda items such as approval of the September 4, 2025 meeting minutes.

• Old Business – IWWCC #25‑08: Review of 12‑lot subdivision proposal at 89 Canterbury Turnpike (Zone R‑40)
• New Business – Receipt of new applications
• Approval of September 4, 2025 meeting minutes

The Inland Wetlands, Watercourses & Conservation Commission voted unanimously to extend the decision on the 12‑lot subdivision at 89 Canterbury Turnpike to the next regular meeting. It also accepted the Occum Industrial Center application, tabling it to the next meeting and waiving a public hearing. All motions passed unanimously.

• Extended decision on 89 Canterbury Turnpike subdivision to next meeting (unanimous)
• Accepted IWCC‑22 05 M3 Occum Industrial Center application and tabled it to next meeting (unanimous)
• Waived public hearing for the Occum Industrial Center application (unanimous)
• Approved September 4, 2025 regular meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned the meeting at 7:47 PM (unanimous)

Golf Course Authority

The Budget Subcommittee will meet on Oct 2, 2025 to hear a financial report, handle correspondence, and hold an executive session. No specific decisions are listed beyond these routine agenda items.

• Financial Report
• Correspondence
• Executive Session

Greeneville Neighborhood Revitalization Committee

The committee will meet to elect officers for the 2025-2026 term. Members will also receive updates on street bump outs and discuss a City Department Walk and the State Advisory Board.

• Election of officers for 2025-2026
• Updates regarding street bump outs
• Discussion of City Department Walk
• Discussion of State Advisory Board

The committee approved the September 3, 2025 minutes and elected Peter Procko as Chairman, Nancy Procko as Vice Chairman, and Kathleen Strenkowski as Secretary for 2025‑2026. It set dates for repainting street corners in June 2026, installing American flags on Central Ave. in late April‑May 2026, and moving the Greeneville Lecture to November 1, 2025. The NRZ approved spending up to $100 for refreshments at the October 28 city‑council candidate meet‑and‑greet. The meeting was adjourned at 7:37 p.m.

• Approved September 3, 2025 minutes (motion passed)
• Elected officers for 2025‑2026: Peter Procko (Chair), Nancy Procko (Vice Chair), Kathleen Strenkowski (Secretary)
• Scheduled repainting of street corners for June 2026
• Approved placement of American flags on Central Ave. in late April‑May 2026, removal in November 2026
• Changed Greeneville Lecture date to November 1, 2025 at 1:00 p.m.
• Approved spending up to $100 on refreshments for candidate meet‑and‑greet (motion passed)
• Appointed Frank Leone as the new blight officer
• Adjourned meeting at 7:37 p.m. (motion passed)

Harbor Management Commission

The Norwich Harbor Management Commission will hold a special meeting to review several items, including a new grant opportunity presented by consultant Geoff Steadman, a presentation to the City Council by Michael Doherty, completion of the Heritage Walkway and Howard T. Brown Park, the footprint of the Marina Towers development, and policies concerning derelict boats and parking congestion. No decisions are recorded in the agenda; the items are listed for discussion.

• Consultant Geoff Steadman – New Grant Opportunity
• Heritage Walkway & Howard T. Brown Park Completion RFPs
• Discussion of Marina Towers Footprint
• Policy on Derelict Boats
• Parking Congestion Problem – ITC

The Harbor Management Commission unanimously approved the August 26, 2025 meeting minutes and the August 2025 financial report. Members adopted a schedule of meetings on the fourth Tuesday of each month, except December. They agreed to receive invoices quarterly beginning with July‑September 2025 and approved an $80 payment to the recording secretary for the September 23, 2025 meeting.

• Approved August 26, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous roll call)
• Approved August 2025 financial report (unanimous roll call)
• Adopted meeting schedule: every 4th Tuesday, excluding December (roll call vote)
• Agreed to receive invoices quarterly for July‑September 2025
• Approved $80 flat fee payment to Recording Secretary Kaitlyn Griffiths for Sep 23, 2025 meeting (unanimous roll call)

Harbor Management Commission

The Harbor Management Commission will review a new grant opportunity, a presentation to the City Council, and the completion of the Heritage Walkway and Howard T. Brown Park. The meeting also includes discussions on the Marina Towers footprint, a boat on city property, and parking congestion.

• Consultant Geoff Steadman to discuss new grant opportunity
• S.L.R. presentation to Norwich City Council
• Heritage Walkway & Howard T. Brown Park completion
• Discussion of Marina Towers footprint
• Discussion of policy on derelict boats

The commission determined that a quorum was not present, so no agenda items were considered. Consequently, no approvals, denials, or other actions were taken. The meeting was adjourned at 5:34 PM.

Fair Rent Commission

The Norwich Fair Rent Commission will hold its regular meeting on September 18, 2025 at City Hall, Room 335. The agenda includes routine items such as calling the meeting to order, approving prior minutes, reviewing cases, and handling old and new business. The only substantive agenda item is a discussion of a commission member’s resignation and the steps that will follow.

• Call meeting to order
• Approval of the prior meeting minutes
• Case reviews
• Old and new business
• Resignation and next steps

The Fair Rent Commission approved the minutes from the previous meeting. After reviewing a rent‑increase case, the commission set the rent for 568 North Main Street, Apt 3 at $900 per month starting October 1, 2025. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved prior meeting minutes (motion passed)
• Set rent at $900/month for 568 North Main St. Apt 3 (motion passed)
• Adjourned meeting (motion passed)

Recreation Advisory Board

The Recreation Advisory Board will meet to review budget and program updates. The board is also scheduled to discuss the Master Park Plan.

• Budget update
• Program and facilities update
• Master Park Plan discussion

The board approved the May 2025 meeting minutes. The board discussed Master Park Plan priorities, including Washington Street Park, Spayne Basketball Courts, glass backboards at Jenkins Park, and a volleyball net at Hamilton Avenue Park. No other actions were decided.

• Approved May 2025 minutes (motion by Jeff Brown, seconded by Pete Camp)

Golf Course Authority

The Norwich Golf Course Authority will adopt the minutes from its August 20, 2025 meeting and review its financial reports. Committee chairs will present updates on clubhouse, members’ club, course maintenance, budgeting, and other operational matters. A specific agenda item addresses dam removal and stream bank erosion concerns. The board will also consider any new business before adjourning.

• Adopt minutes from August 20, 2025 regular meeting
• Review financial reports
• Restaurant operation discussion – Jason Bromley, Caddy Shack II
• Dam removal & stream bank erosion issue
• Executive session (no details provided)

The board approved the minutes from the August 20 meeting and received the August financial report, each by an 8‑0 vote. It also approved a motion to credit and pay vacation time owed to Mr. Gorton and Mr. Hansen, with payment for any miscalculated days, by an 8‑0 vote. The meeting was adjourned at 6:31 p.m. with an 8‑0 vote.

• Approved August 20 minutes (8-0)
• Approved receipt of the financial report (8-0)
• Approved vacation time credit and payment for Gorton and Hansen (8-0)
• Approved meeting adjournment (8-0)

Historic District Commission

The Norwich Historic District Commission will hold a public hearing on four Certificate of Appropriateness applications for properties at 14 Mediterranean Lane, 380 Washington Street, 7 Huntington Place, and 21 West Town Street. After the hearing, the commission will take action on the COAs, approve the August 20, 2025 meeting minutes, and address old and new business items. The meeting will conclude with setting the next meeting date for October 15, 2025.

• COA 591 – 14 Mediterranean Lane – alteration/replacement, demolition/removal, residential building, deck
• COA 592 – 380 Washington Street – new construction
• COA 593 – 7 Huntington Place – new construction, accessory structure, perimeter, backyard fence
• COA 594 – 21 West Town Street – alteration/replacement, residential building, chimney

The commission voted to approve applications for a deck replacement at 14 Mediterranean Lane, a split‑rail fence at 380 Washington Street, a backyard fence at 7 Huntington Place, and a chimney cap replacement at 21 West Town Street. Votes were unanimous or near‑unanimous, with only one member opposing the chimney application. The minutes from the August 20 meeting were also approved and the meeting was adjourned.

• Approved deck replacement at 14 Mediterranean Lane (unanimous)
• Approved split‑rail fence at 380 Washington Street (unanimous among non‑abstainers; 1 abstention)
• Approved backyard fence at 7 Huntington Place (unanimous)
• Approved chimney cap work at 21 West Town Street (approved despite one opposition vote)
• Approved August 20, 2025 meeting minutes (Greg Johnson abstained)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:02 pm (unanimous)

Commission on the City Plan

The Commission on the City Plan will hold a public hearing to consider several special‑permit and site‑plan applications. Items include a bed‑and‑breakfast permit at 100 West Thames Street and a mixed‑use conversion at 101 Water Street. Additional site‑plan reviews are scheduled for 611 Norwich Avenue, 138‑146 Main Street, and 1 Wisconsin Avenue.

• SP#25-02: 100 West Thames Street – special permit for a bed‑and‑breakfast inn (Applicant Andrew Bowie).
• SP#25-06: 101 Water Street – special permit to convert an office building to mixed‑use with 61 residential units (Applicant Matthew H. Greene, WW Water LLC).
• SDP #921(C): 601‑611 (611 Norwich Avenue) – site‑plan modification for a two‑floor, single‑bedroom apartment in the North Mill at Ponemah Mills (Applicant Phil Biondo, Ponemah Riverbank Unit A South LLC).
• SDP #1058: 138‑142 & 146 Main Street – site‑plan review for a mixed‑use development with 20 apartments and 3,992 sq ft commercial space (Applicant Matthew Greene, T138 Main Street LLC and T146 Main Street LLC).
• SDP #1059: 1 Wisconsin Avenue – site‑plan review for a 29,000 sq ft parking lot with associated earthwork, paving, landscaping, lighting, and stormwater management (Applicant Norwich Wisconsin, LLC).

The Commission approved SDP #1059 for a 29,000‑sq‑ft parking lot, attaching numerous conditions for final plan review, permits, and environmental safeguards. It also waived the site‑plan requirement and approved SDP #921(C) for an owner‑occupied apartment unit with conditions. The public hearing for SP #25-02 was continued to the October 21, 2025 meeting. The hearing for SP #25-06 was postponed to the October 21, 2025 meeting at the applicant’s request.

• Continued public hearing for SP #25-02 to Oct 21, 2025 (unanimous)
• Postponed public hearing for SP #25-06 to Oct 21, 2025 (unanimous)
• Waived site‑plan requirement for SDP #921(C) (unanimous)
• Approved SDP #921(C) with conditions (unanimous)
• Approved SDP #1059 (parking lot) with extensive conditions (unanimous)

Personnel & Pension Board

The Personnel & Pension Board will consider the City Council appointment of Mary Osten as a regular member. It will review pension calculations for recent retirees, including William Blake ($80,940.59), Gregory C. Drozynksi ($32,315.28) and Theresa Finegan ($10,836.34 after survivor benefit). The board will also approve refunds of pension contributions for former employees and adopt the 2026 meeting schedule. New employees will be admitted into the City of Norwich Employees’ Retirement Fund.

• Appointment of Mary Osten (D) as regular member of the board
• Pension calculation approval for William Blake – annual $80,940.59
• Refund of $6,641.06 to Tanice Doman for pension contributions
• Approval of the 2026 meeting schedule
• Admission of new employees (e.g., Melanie Concepcion, 911 Dispatcher) into the retirement fund

The Personnel & Pension Board approved UBS’s proposed rebalancing of both the pension and OPEB investment portfolios. It also approved a police officer’s retirement, several pension‑calculation approvals, refunds for former employees, admission of new employees to the retirement fund, and the 2026 meeting schedule. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved UBS recommendation to rebalance pension fund (all in favor)
• Approved UBS recommendation to rebalance OPEB fund (all in favor)
• Approved retirement application for Officer Daniel P. Collins, effective Oct 8, 2025 (all in favor)
• Approved pension calculations for William Blake, Gregory C. Drozynksi, and Theresa Finegan (all in favor)
• Approved refunds/rollovers for five former employees totaling $31,? (all in favor)
• Approved 2026 meeting schedule (all in favor)
• Admitted eight new employees into the City of Norwich Employees’ Retirement Fund (all in favor)
• Denied Lamarre Israel Guerrier’s request to enroll in the City Pension Plan (all in favor)

School Building Committee (2020)

The School Building Committee will consider approving final plans, specifications, and cost estimates for Phase 1 of the Uncas and John M. Moriarty Elementary School projects. The body will also review invoices for payment and discuss items impacting project costs.

• Approval of Final Plans and Cost Estimate for Uncas Elementary School (Project #104-0120N) Phase 1
• Approval of Final Plans and Cost Estimate for John M. Moriarty Elementary School (Project #104-0121N) Phase 1
• Downes Construction invoice for Stanton: $2,232,641.33
• Downes Construction invoice for Greeneville: $1,317,872.28
• DRA invoice for Uncas: $187,373.55

The School Building Committee adopted the August 19, 2025 regular meeting minutes after a motion by William Hull, a second by Peter Gauthier, and one abstention. The committee approved Payment Request #10 for the Greeneville Elementary School project after it had been denied due to a website error. Payment Request #11 for the Stanton Elementary School project was also approved earlier that day. No other formal actions were recorded.

• Adopted August 19, 2025 meeting minutes (motion passed, 1 abstention)
• Approved Payment Request #10 for Greeneville Elementary School project
• Approved Payment Request #11 for Stanton Elementary School project

Volunteer Firefighter Relief Fund Committee

The Volunteer Firefighter Relief Fund Committee will review the June 30, 2025 fiduciary oversight report and the treasurer’s quarterly report, consider investment recommendations, and address new business including a pending cadet service purchase and the survivorship benefit for Raymond Henry’s son. The committee will also elect officers for 2026 and set the meeting schedule for the next year.

• Review of the June 30, 2025 Fiduciary Oversight Review prepared by USI Consulting
• Consideration of investment recommendations by Rodger Metzger
• Pending purchase of 1 year of cadet service by new member Robert Ross
• Monthly survivorship benefit of $405.00 to Nathaniel Henry, continuing through August 2026
• Election of officers for 2026 and scheduling of regular meetings for 2026

The committee unanimously accepted the USI investment report and the Treasurer's quarterly report. It also approved the minutes from the May 19 meeting. The current slate of officers was reappointed for 2026, and a schedule of four regular meetings for 2026 was adopted. The meeting was adjourned at 6:03 p.m.

• Accepted USI investment report as presented (unanimous)
• Accepted Treasurer's quarterly report (unanimous)
• Accepted May 19 minutes as presented (unanimous)
• Reappointed current slate of officers for 2026 (unanimous)
• Approved 2026 meeting schedule: Feb 17, May 18, Sep 21, Nov 16 (unanimous)
• Adopted motion to adjourn the meeting (unanimous)

Public Works & Capital Improvements (Subcommittee of City Council)

The Public Works and Capital Improvements Committee will meet to discuss project updates, property disposition, and a contract with Casella. The meeting is scheduled for September 15, 2025, at 4:00 p.m. in the Public Works Conference Room.

• Approval of previous committee minutes
• Public Works Project Updates
• Property Disposition
• Casella Contract review
• Meeting location: 50 Clinton Avenue

The committee unanimously approved the minutes from the September 15, 2025 meeting. It also unanimously approved a recommendation to accept Property Disposition Round 20, excluding 69 East Town St and 365 Washington St. The board accepted a donated LED light for the Watering Trough monument and approved the creation and placement of brown wayfinding signs for Lottie B. Scott on Church St. The meeting was adjourned by unanimous vote.

• Approved September 15, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved recommendation to accept Property Disposition Round 20, except 69 East Town St and 365 Washington St (unanimous)
• Approved installation of donated LED light for Watering Trough monument (no objections)
• Approved creation and placement of brown wayfinding signs for Lottie B. Scott on Church St (PW to make and install)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Senior Affairs Commission

The Senior Affairs Commission will hold its regular meeting on September 15, 2025, at 9 a.m. The agenda includes public comment, several reports, and discussion of old and new business items. No specific decisions or contracts are listed in the agenda.

• Public comment
• Communications
• Director of Human Services Report
• Manager of Senior Center Report
• Chairperson’s Report/Legislative Report

The Senior Affairs Commission approved the minutes of its May 19, 2025 meeting. No other substantive actions were taken; the session consisted of reports, announcements, and no new business.

• Approved minutes from May 19, 2025 meeting

Public Safety (Subcommittee of the City Council)

The Norwich Public Safety Committee will review ongoing updates on CAD, RMS, fire chiefs meetings, and emergency dispatch. New business includes a discussion of a Fire Department Unified Command and departmental updates from various fire and emergency agencies. The meeting will also include citizen comments and adoption of the previous minutes.

• Fire Department Unified Command (new business)
• CAD Update (ongoing business)
• RMS Update (ongoing business)
• CM’s report on Fire Chiefs’ Meetings (ongoing business)
• EMD Response / Dispatch Update (ongoing business)

The committee approved the minutes from the July 7, 2025 regular meeting. The motion was made by Alderman William Nash, seconded by President‑Pro‑Tem Joe DeLucia, and passed with a unanimous vote. No other formal actions were taken; the remaining agenda items were informational updates and discussion.

• Adopted July 7, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous vote)

Rehabilitation Review Committee

The Rehabilitation Review Committee (RRC) had a meeting planned for Tuesday, September 9, 2025. The Office of Community Development issued a notice that the meeting is cancelled. No agenda items or decisions will be considered at this time.

Youth Service Advisory Board

The board will review and approve the July 2025 minutes, recap the summer program and staffing updates, and then discuss fall programming and back‑to‑school resource needs. An open discussion will allow members to share ideas for program services and meeting recommendations. No formal decisions are listed in the agenda.

• Review and approve July 2025 minutes
• Summer program and community news recap
• Staffing/Board member updates, including budget news (if any)
• Fall programming news
• Back to school resources & needs

The board approved the July 2025 meeting minutes. No other formal actions, approvals, or denials were recorded; the board discussed upcoming fall programs, back‑to‑school resources, and ideas for future services.

• Approved July 2025 meeting minutes

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Norwich Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on two variance applications. V#25-10 seeks relief from ZR §§6.5.5, 6.5.2, and 6.4.4.1 to convert the commercial building at 101 Water Street into a 63‑unit residential building, including residential use on the first floor. V#25-11 seeks relief from ZR §6.5.5 to allow residential use to exceed 50% of the floor area in a mixed‑use building at 488 North Main Street, proposing ten residential units, a commercial unit, and garage space. The board will discuss and may decide on these requests.

• V#25-10 – variance request for 101 Water Street to convert a commercial building to a 63‑unit residential building, seeking relief from ZR §§6.5.5, 6.5.2, 6.4.4.1 (CC Zone).
• V#25-11 – variance request for 488 North Main Street to allow residential use >50% of floor area in a mixed‑use project, seeking relief from ZR §6.5.5 (Multi‑Family Zone).
• Public hearing on both variance applications during the regular meeting.

The Zoning Board accepted the July 29, 2025 special meeting minutes and suspended the regular meeting format to close the public hearing. Exhibit lists for both applications were accepted and the public hearings were closed at 7:46 PM and 8:34 PM respectively. A motion was made to approve the 101 Water Street mixed‑use variance, but the minutes do not record a vote outcome.

• Accepted July 29, 2025 special meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Suspended regular meeting format to close public hearing (unanimous)
• Accepted Exhibit List for V#25-10 (unanimous)
• Closed public hearing for V#25-10 at 7:46 PM (unanimous)
• Accepted Exhibit List for V#25-11 (unanimous)
• Closed public hearing for V#25-11 at 8:34 PM (unanimous)
• Motion to approve 101 Water Street mixed‑use variance (outcome not recorded)

Board of Assessment Appeals

The Norwich Board of Assessment Appeals will meet at 4:30 PM on September 9 2025 to consider two scheduled appeals. The appeals involve the assessed values of a 2008 Volvo C70 T5 (VIN YV1MC67248J058616) owned by Jeff Glenn and a 1993 Chevy Falcon G30 (VIN 2GBGG39N0P4139217) owned by Luigi Chiacchietta. No other items are listed on the agenda.

• 2008 Volvo C70 T5 (VIN YV1MC67248J058616) – owner Jeff Glenn – appeal at 4:30 PM
• 1993 Chevy Falcon G30 (VIN 2GBGG39N0P4139217) – owner Luigi Chiacchietta – appeal at 4:35 PM

Ethics Commission

The Norwich Ethics Commission meeting scheduled for September 8, 2025, was cancelled because no agenda items were submitted. The cancellation was announced by Scott D. Camassar, Chair.

Inland Wetlands, Water Courses & Conservation Commission

The Inland Wetlands, Water Courses & Conservation Commission is meeting to discuss old and new business. The primary item is a subdivision application for a property at 89 Canterbury Turnpike.

• Review of IWWCC #25-08: proposed 12 lot subdivision at 89 Canterbury Turnpike
• Application submitted by Fedus Engineering, LLC for property owner Green Star Capital, LLC
• Commission elections

The commission approved the August 7, 2025 meeting minutes. The subdivision application IWWCC #25‑08 was tabled until the next meeting. Richard Morrell was elected chairperson and Brandon Hyde vice chairperson, both unanimously.

• Approved August 7, 2025 meeting minutes (all in favor, one abstention)
• Tabled IWWCC #25-08 subdivision application (unanimous)
• Elected Richard Morrell as chairperson (unanimous)
• Elected Brandon Hyde as vice chairperson (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:38 PM (unanimous)

Ice Arena Authority

The Norwich Ice Arena Authority will hold a virtual meeting to accept minutes from prior meetings and receive financial correspondence. The body will discuss the 2025-26 budget and receive updates on rink roof repairs. Public comment and general business will also be allowed before adjournment.

• 2025-26 Ice Arena Authority Budget discussion
• Rink roof repair schedule update

The Authority accepted the minutes from three prior meetings by unanimous roll‑call vote. It then approved the 2025‑26 budget, which projects a net profit of $4,765.99, also by unanimous roll‑call vote. The meeting was adjourned by unanimous roll‑call vote.

• Approved previous meeting minutes (unanimous roll‑call vote)
• Approved 2025‑26 Ice Arena Authority budget (unanimous roll‑call vote)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous roll‑call vote)

Greeneville Neighborhood Revitalization Committee

The Greeneville Neighborhood Revitalization Zone committee will meet to review old business updates, including street corner painting and murals, and discuss new landscaping projects and officer nominations. The meeting is procedural with limited substantive decisions.

• Schedule of painting street corners
• Mural updates
• Nomination of officers
• Landscaping gateways discussion

The committee approved the August 6, 2025 meeting minutes. Members voted to confirm the 2025‑2026 officer slate of Peter Procko as Chairman, Nancy Procko as Vice Chairman, and Kathleen Strenkowski as Secretary. A motion to engage the Greeneville Youth Group in a gateway landscaping project at Central Avenue and North Main Street was passed. The meeting was adjourned at 6:55 p.m.

• Approved August 6, 2025 minutes (passed)
• Approved 2025‑2026 officer slate: Peter Procko, Chairman; Nancy Procko, Vice Chairman; Kathleen Strenkowski, Secretary (passed)
• Approved approach to Greeneville Youth Group for gateway landscaping at Central Ave. and North Main St. (passed)
• Adjourned meeting (passed)

Harbor Management Commission

The commission will review tabled items including SHIP grant project possibilities and a new policy for sunken boats. The meeting also includes discussions on the Harbor Glow event and consultant Geoff Steadman.

• Project possibilities for Round 5 SHIP Grants
• New policy for resolving issues regarding a sunken 50’ boat
• Letters sent to 'Resolve' and 'Marina Towers'
• S.L.R. Improvements and Harbor Glow event on September 30, 2025
• RFPs for Heritage Walkway and Howard T. Brown Park completion

The commission accepted a $450 donation from Harbor Master Richard Thayer and approved the Harbor Master Report and the July 2025 financial report, all unanimously. It closed all items that were tabled from the July 22 meeting. The commission unanimously endorsed adding the Harbor Glow event to the City Calendar. Members also approved approaching Don to remove the "Welcome to Norwich" billboard from the water.

• Accepted $450 donation from Harbor Master Richard Thayer (unanimous)
• Approved correction and unanimous adoption of July 22 minutes (unanimous)
• Accepted Harbor Master Report (unanimous)
• Accepted July 2025 Financial Report (unanimous)
• Closed all tabled items from July 22 meeting (unanimous)
• Endorsed adding Harbor Glow event to City Calendar (unanimous)
• Approved approach to Don to remove "Welcome to Norwich" billboard (unanimous)

Appoint/ReAppointment SubCommittee-Council

The Appointment & Re-appointment Sub-Committee will meet to discuss candidates for several city bodies. This includes the Board of Assessment Appeals, Commission on the City Plan, and the School Building Committee 2020.

• Board of Assessment Appeals candidates: David Greaves, Angel Johnson, and Larry Rice
• Commission on the City Plan candidates: Frank Manfredi, Ella Myles, Kathy Warzecha, and Nicholas Fortson
• Fair Rent Commission candidate: Rebecca Melucci
• Persons with Disabilities Commission candidates: Alyana Jenkins and Elanah Sherman
• Personnel and Pension candidates: Mary Osten and Patrick McMahon

The Appoint & Reappoint Sub‑Committee unanimously recommended several appointments and reappointments to the City Council. The recommendations include members for the Commission on the City Plan, Commission for Persons with Disabilities, Fair Rent Commission, Personnel & Pension Board, School Building Committee, and Board of Assessment Appeals. The sub‑committee submitted these recommendations for council action.

• Reappointed Frank Manfredi and Kathy Warzecha, and appointed Nicholas Fortson to the Commission on the City Plan (unanimous)
• Appointed Elanah Sherman and Aiyana Jenkins to the Commission for Persons with Disabilities (unanimous)
• Reappointed Rebecca Melucci as Tennant Regular Member, Fair Rent Commission (unanimous)
• Appointed Mary Osten as Regular Member, Personnel & Pension Board (unanimous)
• Appointed Peter Procko as Regular Member, School Building Committee (2020) (unanimous)
• Reappointed Larry Rice as Regular Member, Board of Assessment Appeals (unanimous)

Fair Rent Commission

The Norwich Fair Rent Commission will meet to review rental cases and address old and new business. The commission will also discuss a resignation and subsequent next steps.

• Case reviews
• Discussion of resignation and next steps

The Fair Rent Commission voted unanimously to adjourn the meeting at 5:20 PM. The commission decided to prepare a Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) document for complainants. Members discussed creating a pre‑screening form and asked the city to advertise openings for NFRC members. No cases were reviewed and there were no prior minutes to approve.

• Adjourned meeting (unanimous vote)
• Prepare FAQ document (commission decision)

Golf Course Authority

The Golf Course Authority will meet to review financial reports and restaurant operations with Jason Bromley of Caddy Shack II. The body will also receive reports on dam removal and stream bank erosion issues.

• Restaurant operation discussion with Jason Bromley, Caddy Shack II
• Report on Dam Removal & Stream Bank Erosion Issue
• Review of Financial Reports

The Norwich Golf Course Authority approved the minutes from the July 16 meeting (7‑0, one abstention). The board accepted the July financial report (8‑0) and approved the 2026 schedule of meetings (8‑0). The meeting was then adjourned unanimously (8‑0). No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved July 16, 2025 minutes (7-0, 1 abstain)
• Approved receipt of July 2025 Financial Report (8-0)
• Approved 2026 Schedule of Meetings (8-0)
• Adjourned meeting (8-0)

Historic District Commission

The Norwich Historic District Commission will hold a public hearing to decide on six Certificate of Appropriateness (COA) applications for residential alterations, additions, and new construction in the city's historic districts. The meeting will also include routine approvals and reports, but no major policy decisions are listed on this agenda.

• COA 582: Addition and new wood deck at 13 Harland Road (Edwin Yanza)
• COA 586: Masonry chimney work at 13 Harland Road (Edwin Yanza)
• COA 587: Roofing and skylights at 110 Union Street (Matthew Guthrie)
• COA 588: Chimney replacement at 415 Washington Street (Richard Revere)
• COA 589: New fence construction at 67 East Town Street (Dayne Rugh)

The commission voted to approve COA 587 for a roof and skylight replacement at 110 Union Street; the motion passed unanimously. It also approved chimney repairs at 13 Harland Road, a chimney cap at 415 Washington Street, and a fence at 67 East Town Street. The request for a new wood deck at 13 Harland Road was rejected. Minutes of the July 23 special meeting were adopted and the meeting was adjourned.

• Rejected new wood deck at 13 Harland Road (0-4)
• Approved chimney repair at 13 Harland Road (4-0)
• Approved roof replacement at 110 Union Street (4-0)
• Approved chimney cap at 415 Washington Street (4-0)
• Approved fence at 67 East Town Street (3-0, 1 abstain)
• Approved A/C replacement at 380 Washington Street (3-0, 1 abstain)
• Approved July 23 special meeting minutes (4-0)
• Adjourned meeting (4-0)

Commission on the City Plan

The Commission on the City Plan will hold public hearings to consider special permits for two proposed elementary schools on Lawler Lane and Elizabeth Street Extension. The body will also review the minutes from a previous special meeting.

• Public hearing for SP#25-02: 100 West Thames Street (Bed-and-breakfast)
• Public hearing for SP#25-04: 20 Lawler Lane (Elementary school)
• Public hearing for SP#25-05: 280 Elizabeth Street Extension (Elementary school)
• Approval of minutes from July 22, 2025 Special Meeting
• Review of SUB #409 bond reduction/release request

The commission approved special permits for new elementary schools at 20 Lawler Lane (SP#25-04) and 280 Elizabeth Street (SP#25-05), each with detailed conditions. It also instructed staff to draft a letter opposing an AT&T communications tower at 577 West Main Street. Additionally, the $5,000 bond for SUB #409 on Rogers Road was released.

• Seated Nicholas Fortson as a regular member (unanimous)
• Approved July 22 minutes (abstention by Kathy Warzecha)
• Directed draft of letter to CT Siting Council opposing AT&T tower (unanimous)
• Postponed public hearing for SP#25-02 (unanimous)
• Approved SP#25-04 special permit for elementary school with conditions (unanimous)
• Approved SP#25-05 special permit for elementary school with conditions (unanimous)
• Released $5,000 bond for SUB #409 – 233 Rogers Road (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Personnel & Pension Board

The Personnel & Pension Board meeting scheduled for August 19, 2025 at 5:00 pm in Room 213, City Hall, 100 Broadway, Norwich, CT was cancelled by the Director of Human Resources. No decisions or discussions occurred.

School Building Committee (2020)

The committee will review scoring and potentially select an Owner's Representative for Teachers Middle School and Huntington Central Office. The meeting includes a review of project costs and the approval of several construction and consulting invoices.

• Downes Construction invoices: $2,166,981.03 (Stanton) and $1,221,849.08 (Greeneville)
• DRA invoices totaling $492,164.39 across Stanton, Greeneville, Moriarty, and Uncas projects
• USI Insurance invoices: $52,374.00 (Stanton) and $53,265.00 (Greeneville)
• Selection of Owner's Rep for Teachers Middle School and Huntington Central Office
• Discussion on items impacting project costs

The School Building Committee adopted the July 15, 2025 regular meeting minutes as amended, with a unanimous vote. No other actions, approvals, or denials were recorded. The meeting consisted mainly of reports on ongoing elementary school projects.

• Adopted July 15, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Public Works & Capital Improvements (Subcommittee of City Council)

The Public Works & Capital Improvements Subcommittee will convene at 4:00 p.m. in the Public Works Conference Room to conduct routine procedural items. No ordinances, contracts, or fee changes are listed for decision; the agenda includes only standard meeting business such as approval of minutes and citizen comments.

The committee unanimously approved the minutes from the July 21, 2025 meeting. A motion was passed unanimously to recommend that the full Council merge a series of listed lots and solicit developers through an RFP/RFQ. The meeting was adjourned at 4:49 p.m. by unanimous vote.

• Approved July 21, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Recommended merging listed lots and soliciting developers via RFP/RFQ (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 4:49 p.m. (unanimous)

Inland Wetlands, Water Courses & Conservation Commission

The Norwich Inland Wetlands, Water Courses & Conservation Commission cancelled its August 16, 2025 special meeting/site walk because no quorum could be assembled and the applicant did not respond. The next regular meeting is scheduled for September 4, 2025.

Public Safety (Subcommittee of the City Council)

The Public Safety Committee meeting scheduled for August 13, 2025, was cancelled due to a lack of quorum.

Rehabilitation Review Committee

The Rehabilitation Review Committee meeting scheduled for August 12, 2025, has been cancelled.

Ethics Commission

The Norwich Ethics Commission meeting scheduled for August 11, 2025, was cancelled because no agenda items were submitted. The cancellation was confirmed by Scott D. Camassar, Chair.

Inland Wetlands, Water Courses & Conservation Commission

The Inland Wetlands, Water Courses & Conservation Commission will review applications for two new elementary school buildings and one single-family home. The body will also receive a new application for a 12-lot subdivision.

• IWWCC #25-04: New single-family home at 3 Sabrinas Court
• IWWCC #25-06: New elementary school building at 20 Lawler Lane
• IWWCC #25-07: New elementary school building at 280 Elizabeth Street Extension
• IWWCC #25-08: 12 Lot Subdivision at 89 Canterbury Turnpike

The commission unanimously approved the July 10, 2025 meeting minutes. It voted that the 3 Sabrinas Court application was not a significant activity and did not require a public hearing. The commission then unanimously approved IWWCC #25-04 for the new home, attaching a list of conditions including a five‑year term, a $1,500 erosion bond, invasive Russian Olive removal, and plan‑review requirements. No vote outcome was recorded for the Lawler Lane elementary school application.

• Approved July 10, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Declared 3 Sabrinas Court application not a significant activity, no public hearing (unanimous)
• Approved IWWCC #25-04 permit with conditions (unanimous)

Greeneville Neighborhood Revitalization Committee

The committee will meet to review financial reports and the status of 2025 projects. Discussions will include blight, a cannabis dispensary, and the Capehart area.

• Review of 2025 Projects
• Discussion on blight
• Discussion on cannabis dispensary
• Discussion on Capehart
• Proposal to repaint street corners

The Greeneville Neighborhood Revitalization Committee voted to keep the 2025 projects (Hydrant Painting, Greeneville Sparkle Event, Giving Tree) active through 2026. It also approved repainting street corners starting in April 2026, scheduled a block party for September 7, and authorized a floor discussion with mayoral candidates in October. Additional actions included ordering green NRZ shirts and adjournment of the meeting.

• Approved continuation of 2025 projects into 2026 (passed)
• Approved repainting street corners to begin in April 2026 (passed)
• Scheduled block party for September 7, 2025 (passed)
• Approved floor discussion with mayoral candidates in October 2025 (passed)
• Approved order of green NRZ shirts with white logo (passed)
• Approved motion to adjourn the meeting at 7:06 p.m. (passed)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold public hearings and consider decisions on two variance requests. Both applications seek to allow residential square footage to exceed commercial square footage in mixed-use buildings.

• V#25-09: Request to construct 20 residential units at 138-142 & 146 Main Street
• V#25-10: Request to convert a commercial building to a 63 unit residential building at 101 Water Street
• V#25-10: Request for relief to allow residential use on the first floor at 101 Water Street

The Zoning Board of Appeals voted unanimously to accept the July 8, 2025 meeting minutes. The board also voted unanimously to close the public hearing at 7:20 PM. No variances or zoning relief requests were approved, denied, or otherwise acted upon during this meeting.

• Accepted July 8, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Closed public hearing at 7:20 PM (unanimous)

Historic District Commission

The commission will hold a public hearing to review several requests for alterations, additions, and replacements to properties within the historic district. The body will then take action on these certificates of appropriateness during the regular meeting portion.

• COA 579, 581, 584: Stairs, basement windows, and light fixtures at 2 Mediterranean Lane
• COA 580: Site improvements at 2 Town Street (Society of the Founders of Norwich)
• COA 582, 583, 586: New wood deck, windows, and chimney masonry at 13 Harland Road
• COA 566: Roofing renewal at 21 West Town Street
• COA 585: Roofing at 6 Canterbury Turnpike

The commission voted to approve COA 579 for a new staircase at 2 Mediterranean Lane; the motion passed unanimously. Applications for site improvements at 2 Town Street, window refurbishments, deck additions, roofing and chimney work were presented and discussed, but no formal decisions were recorded for those items.

• Approved COA 579 – stairs alteration at 2 Mediterranean Lane (unanimous vote)
• COA 580 – site improvements at 2 Town Street: discussed, no decision recorded
• COA 581 – window refurbishment at 2 Mediterranean Lane: discussed, no decision recorded
• COA 582 – new deck at 13 Harland Road: discussed, no decision recorded
• COA 583 – vinyl window replacement at 13 Harland Road: applicant withdrew, no decision needed
• COA 566 – roof replacement at 21 West Town Street: discussed, no decision recorded
• COA 584 – light fixture at 2 Mediterranean Lane: discussed, no decision recorded
• COA 585 – roof replacement at 6 Canterbury Turnpike: discussed, no decision recorded

Commission on the City Plan

The Commission on the City Plan will hold public hearings on a re-subdivision request and a new financial institution. The body will also consider a site plan modification to increase multi-family units at a Norwich Avenue property.

• SUB #441: Re-subdivision of 145 Taftville-Occum Road, 432 Canterbury Turnpike & 180 Lawler Lane to reduce lots from 12 to 10
• SP #25-03: Request for Chelsea Groton Bank to locate a financial institution on the first floor of 55 Main Street
• SDP #1007M(B): Site plan modification at 555 & 575-599 Norwich Avenue to increase multi-family units from 146 to 148
• Bond reduction/release request for Backus MRI at 326 Washington Street

The Commission approved the waiver request for the cul‑de‑sac length by a 3‑1 vote. They found the petitions for intervention lacked substantial evidence, also by a 3‑1 vote. The Commission then approved Subdivision #441 with a series of conditions, again by a 3‑1 vote.

• Approved waiver request for cul‑de‑sac length (3‑1)
• Found petitions for intervention lack substantial evidence (3‑1)
• Approved SUB #441 subdivision with conditions (3‑1)
• Approved minutes of May 20, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
• Waived reading of exhibit list (unanimous)
• Closed public hearing (unanimous)

Harbor Management Commission

The commission will review reports from the Harbor Master and financial records. Members will discuss new policies for sunken boats and potential projects for Round 5 SHIP Grants.

• Consultant Geoff Steadman
• Cancellation of Fishing Tournament & Derby
• Heritage Walkway & Howard T. Brown Park Completion RFPs
• Round 5 SHIP Grants project possibilities
• Policy development for sunken 50’ boats

The commission unanimously approved the June 24 minutes with a correction, moved a $357.33 expense to the June 2025 financial report, and unanimously accepted the June 2025 financial report. A formal letter canceling the fishing tournament was presented and accepted. Discussion of the “Resolve” and “Marina Towers” letters was tabled until the next meeting.

• June 24 minutes approved unanimously with correction to “Stamford”
• Moved $357.33 expense from Striper Tournament report to Harbor Management financial report (unanimous)
• June 2025 financial report approved unanimously
• Fishing tournament cancelled; formal discontinuation letter accepted
• Discussion of “Resolve” & “Marina Towers” letters tabled until August meeting
• Meeting adjourned (motion passed)

Public Works & Capital Improvements (Subcommittee of City Council)

The committee will meet to review Public Works project updates and discuss property disposition. The agenda consists primarily of procedural items and general business updates.

• Public Works Project Updates
• Property Disposition

The subcommittee unanimously approved the minutes from the June 16 meeting. It passed three recommendations to the full Council to sell or merge specific city-owned parcels with adjoining owners, each passing unanimously. The meeting was adjourned at 4:34 p.m. by unanimous vote.

• Approved June 16, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Recommended 21, 27, 33, 37 & 51 West Thames St be offered to adjoining owners with merger requirement (unanimous)
• Recommended 76 Boswell Ave, 153 Norwich Ave & 20R Huntington Lane be offered to adjoining owners with merger requirement (unanimous)
• Recommended 35 Elizabeth St be offered for sale with real‑estate agent (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 4:34 p.m. (unanimous)

Fair Rent Commission

The Norwich Fair Rent Commission will meet to review active cases and address old and new business. The body will also discuss a resignation and subsequent next steps.

• Case reviews
• Discussion of resignation and next steps

The commission unanimously approved the June meeting minutes. It voted to change the regular meeting time to 4:30 p.m. Jacquie Barbarossa was tasked with finding a recording secretary for the commission. The meeting was adjourned unanimously at 9:46 a.m.

• Approved June minutes (unanimous)
• Changed meeting time to 4:30 p.m. (unanimous)
• Assigned Jacquie Barbarossa to find a recording secretary
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Ice Arena Authority

The regular meeting of the Norwich Ice Arena Authority scheduled for July 16, 2025, was cancelled due to a lack of quorum.

Recreation Advisory Board

The Recreation Advisory Board will meet to receive updates on the budget, programs, and facilities. The meeting includes a period for public comment.

• Budget update
• Program and facilities update

The board approved the minutes from the May 2025 meeting. No vote tally was recorded. The budget note indicated the loss of a program coordinator position. The board opened discussion on the Master Park Plan to be reviewed at the next meeting.

• Approved May 2025 minutes (approval recorded, vote tally not noted)

Golf Course Authority

The Golf Course Authority will review financial reports and receive updates from various course committees. The meeting includes a discussion on restaurant operations with Jason Bromley of Caddy Shack II and a report on dam removal and stream bank erosion.

• Restaurant operation discussion with Jason Bromley, Caddy Shack II
• Report on Dam Removal & Stream Bank Erosion Issue
• Review of Financial Reports

The Norwich Golf Course Authority approved the minutes of the June 18, 2025 meeting by an 8‑0 vote. A motion to receive the June 2025 financial report was also approved unanimously. The meeting was then adjourned with an 8‑0 vote.

• Approved June 18, 2025 minutes (8-0)
• Approved receipt of the June 2025 financial report (8-0)
• Adjourned meeting (8-0)

Historic District Commission

The regular meeting of the Norwich Historic District Commission scheduled for July 16, 2025, has been canceled.

Community Development Advisory Committee

The Community Development Advisory Committee is conducting a public hearing for the 2025 Consolidated Plan. The body will discuss community needs for the 2025-2029 period and provide instructions for submitting written comments.

• Testimony and discussion of community needs for 2025-2029
• Information on submitting written comments for the 5-Year Consolidated Plan

The Community Development Advisory Committee held a hybrid public hearing to gather input on the 2025‑2029 Five‑year Consolidated Plan and PY51 Annual Action Plan. Officials presented the plan’s goals and the city’s $839,095 CDBG allotment. Residents provided comments on affordable housing, Habitat for Humanity partnerships, and services for vulnerable families. No formal decisions, approvals, or votes were recorded during the hearing.

School Building Committee (2020)

The committee will consider approving multiple invoices for school construction projects. Members will also discuss items impacting project costs and the creation of a school construction website.

• Downes Construction invoices: $1,472,228.29 (Stanton) and $1,399,395.55 (Greeneville)
• DRA invoices: $34,238.69 (Stanton), $37,443.48 (Greeneville), $328,146.05 (Moriarty), and $330,134.35 (Uncas)
• CSG invoices for Stanton, Greeneville, Moriarty, Uncas, Teachers, and Huntington projects
• O&G invoices: $14,048.00 (Moriarty) and $14,048.00 (Uncas)
• Discussion on the creation of a School Construction Web-site

The School Building Committee approved the June 17, 2025 regular meeting minutes after a motion and second; two members abstained and the motion carried. No other actions were voted on, and the meeting consisted of project status reports.

• Adopted June 17, 2025 meeting minutes (6-0, 2 abstain)

Commission on the City Plan

The Hybrid Regular meeting of the Commission on the City Plan scheduled for July 15, 2025, is cancelled. A Hybrid Special Meeting is scheduled for July 22, 2025.

Personnel & Pension Board

The board will review pension calculations for three retired employees and a contribution refund for one former employee. The meeting also includes notifications of new hires for the city.

• Pension calculation of $79,020.58 for Police Captain John E. Perry
• Pension calculation of $12,565.75 for Paraeducator Patricia A. Lewon
• Pension calculation of $6,705.82 for School Nurse Anne Burns
• Pension contribution refund of $6,291.38 for Tania Broggins
• New hires: Patricia Mullins (Director of Community Development) and Daniel Tate (Apprentice Maintenance Mechanic)

The Personnel & Pension Board accepted the June 17 minutes and changed the agenda to add an UBS investment review. It approved pension calculations for three retirees, approved a $6,291.38 refund/rollover for a former employee, and acknowledged a death notification and two new hires. The board also forwarded an email from IFM Investors to UBS and adjourned the meeting.

• Accepted June 17, 2025 minutes (all in favor)
• Removed agenda item and added UBS Investment Review (all in favor)
• Approved pension calculations for three retirees (all in favor)
• Approved $6,291.38 refund/rollover for Tania Broggins (all in favor)
• Acknowledged death of Csilla L. Quarto (all in favor)
• Acknowledged new employees Patricia Mullins and Daniel Tate (all in favor)
• Forwarded IFM Investors email to UBS (all in favor)
• Adjourned meeting (all in favor)

Youth Service Advisory Board

The Youth Advisory Board is meeting to review summer programming and receive updates on staff and the budget. The board will also hold an open discussion for program and service ideas.

• Review of summer programming
• Staff and budget updates
• Discussion of program and service ideas

The Youth Service Advisory Board approved the March 2025 meeting minutes. The board promoted Jake Dilts to Program Manager and decided the Assistant Program Coordinator position will not be filled. The Youth, Family & Recreation department was announced as independent from Human Services, and the Program Coordinator vacancy is being filled.

• Approved March 2025 meeting minutes
• Promoted Jake Dilts to Program Manager
• Decided not to fill Assistant Program Coordinator position
• Program Coordinator position remains vacant while recruitment proceeds
• Youth, Family & Recreation department became independent from Human Services

Ethics Commission

The Ethics Commission meeting scheduled for July 14, 2025, was cancelled. The cancellation was due to a lack of agenda items.

Inland Wetlands, Water Courses & Conservation Commission

The Inland Wetlands, Water Courses & Conservation Commission is meeting to discuss a sidewalk project at Norwichtown Brook and a permit modification for a subdivision. The body will also receive new applications for projects at Sabrinas Court, Lawler Lane, and Elizabeth Street Ext.

• Modification of permit #22-05M2 for re-subdivision at 145 Taftville-Occum Road, 432 Canterbury Turnpike, and 180 Lawler Lane
• Application #25-03 for sidewalks at 115 West Town Street
• New application #25-04 for a single-family home at 3 Sabrinas Court
• New application #25-06 for Morarity School at 20 Lawler Lane
• New application #25-07 for Uncas School at 280 Elizabeth Street Ext.

The commission approved the June 5, 2025 meeting minutes. It approved IWWCC #22‑05M2, a subdivision modification, with a five‑year term and detailed conditions. It also approved IWWCC #25‑03 for the West Town Street sidewalk project, deeming it not a significant activity and not requiring a public hearing. All approvals passed unanimously.

• Approved June 5, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved IWWCC #22-05M2 subdivision modification with five‑year term and conditions (unanimous)
• Approved IWWCC #25-03 West Town Street sidewalk project with five‑year term and conditions (unanimous)
• Declared IWWCC #25-03 not a significant activity; no public hearing required (unanimous)

Public Safety (Subcommittee of the City Council)

The Public Safety Subcommittee will discuss ongoing updates to the Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) and Records Management System (RMS). The meeting includes reports from the City Manager regarding Fire Chiefs' meetings and updates from various emergency service providers.

• CAD Update
• RMS Update
• EMD Response / Dispatch Update
• Department updates from NPU, American Ambulance, Police, Emergency Management, and five fire departments

The Public Safety Committee approved the June 11, 2025 regular meeting minutes after a motion by Alderman William Nash was seconded and all members voted in favor. The committee then adjourned the meeting at 7:30 PM following a motion by Alderman Nash that was also unanimously approved.

• Adopted June 11, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:30 PM (unanimous)

Plan of Conservation & Development Plan Implementation Committee

The regular meeting scheduled for July 9, 2025, has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for October 8, 2025.

Rehabilitation Review Committee

The Rehabilitation Review Committee meeting scheduled for July 8, 2025, has been cancelled.

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold public hearings and make decisions on three zoning relief requests. These include a mixed-use residential project, a shed construction, and an appeal regarding a single-family home.

• 138-142 & 146 Main Street: Request to allow residential square footage to exceed commercial for 20 residential units
• 86 Mckinley Ave.: Request to reduce front and rear yard setbacks to 1 ft. and increase lot coverage for a 10 ft. x 18 ft. shed
• 99 Old Canterbury Tpke.: Appeal of a Zoning Enforcement Officer decision regarding a Certificate of Zoning Compliance for a single-family home

The board unanimously accepted the June 10 minutes. It set a special meeting for July 29, 2025, and postponed the V#25-09 public hearing to that date. The board also unanimously suspended the regular meeting format, moved V#25-09 to be heard first, closed the public hearing early, and waived reading of the exhibit list.

• Accepted June 10, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Scheduled special ZBA meeting for July 29, 2025 (unanimous)
• Postponed V#25-09 hearing to July 29 special meeting (unanimous)
• Suspended regular meeting format and moved V#25-09 to first heard application (unanimous)
• Closed public hearing at 7:17 PM (unanimous)
• Waived reading of exhibit list in favor of acceptance (unanimous)

Public Parking Commission

The Norwich Public Parking Commission will hold its regular meeting on July 8, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. in Room 319, City Hall. The agenda is procedural, with no formal decisions required; items include financial reports, approval of prior meeting minutes, and updates on downtown parking leases, Upper Broadway Lot disposal, and Main Street Garage elevator decommissioning.

• Set 2026 meeting schedule: second Tuesdays in January (13), April (14), July (14), and October (13) at 5:00 p.m. in Room 319, City Hall
• Review of minutes from January 14, 2025 meeting (available on website)
• Update on negotiation of downtown parking leases
• Update on disposing of Upper Broadway Lot
• Update on decommissioning Main Street Garage elevator

The Public Parking Commission accepted the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025 financial report and the Comptroller's memo, both with unanimous votes. It also approved the minutes from the January 14, 2025 special meeting. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously.

• Approved FY 2025 financial report (unanimous)
• Approved Comptroller memo (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of Jan 14, 2025 special meeting (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Greeneville Neighborhood Revitalization Committee

The committee will meet to review updates regarding the Sachem Fund and historical signage. The agenda also includes a discussion on NRZ shirts.

• Sachem Fund updates
• Approved historical signage
• NRZ shirts

The committee approved several disbursements from the Project Longevity Fund, including $3,859.85 to Nancy Procko for Greeneville Youth Council supplies and events. Additional funds were allocated to McKenna's Flower Shop, Prokop Signs, and individuals for lesson programs. A $1,000 allocation was approved for NRZ shirts, and the June 4, 2025 minutes were accepted.

• Accepted June 4, 2025 minutes (passed)
• Disbursed $900.00 to McKenna's Flower Shop for planter box flowers (passed)
• Disbursed $2,392.00 to Prokop Signs for event banners and signs (passed)
• Disbursed $3,859.85 to Nancy Procko for youth council supplies and events (passed)
• Disbursed $176.00 to Nancy Procko for Greeneville Sparkle event items (passed)
• Disbursed $600.00 to Stephanie Gwozdz, $75.00 to Nancy Procko, $225.00 to Shea Cowfer for youth council lessons (passed)
• Allocated $1,000.00 from the General Fund for NRZ shirts (passed)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:30 p.m. (passed)

Harbor Management Commission

The commission will discuss a master plan for the harbor and the possibility of a new boat launch. Members will also review grant applications for the Heritage Walkway and Howard T. Brown Park.

• Master Plan for Harbor involving Lt Governor Susan Bysiewicz and C.L.R. Michael Doherty
• Possibility of a new boat launch
• Grant applications and awarded monies for Heritage Walkway and Howard T. Brown Park
• Remediation and demolition of Marina Towers
• Sunken boat in the Thames River

The Harbor Management Commission unanimously approved the May 27, 2025 meeting minutes and the May 2025 financial reports, including the Striper Tournament report. They also unanimously approved a $2,737.50 payment to consultant Geoff Steadman. The commission voted to pursue and draft a letter recommending the use of the Marina Towers property for a new boat launch and parking area.

• Approved May 27, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved May 2025 Harbor Management Commission financial report (unanimous)
• Approved May 2025 Striper Tournament financial report (unanimous)
• Approved payment of $2,737.50 to consultant Geoff Steadman (unanimous)
• Approved pursuit of a letter recommending Marina Towers for a new boat launch and parking area (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Golf Course Authority

The Golf Course Authority will review financial reports and receive updates from various course committees. The meeting includes a discussion on restaurant operations with Jason Bromley of Caddy Shack II and a report on dam removal and stream bank erosion.

• Restaurant operation discussion with Jason Bromley, Caddy Shack II
• Report on Dam Removal & Stream Bank Erosion Issue

The Authority voted to accept the financial report for May 2025 and the year to date, with all members in favor. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously. No other formal actions were taken during the session.

• Financial report accepted (unanimous)
• Meeting adjourned (unanimous)

Fair Rent Commission

The Fair Rent Commission will meet to review case files and discuss old and new business. The agenda includes discussions on cases involving evictions and landlord retaliation. The body will also address a resignation and subsequent next steps.

• Review of cases undergoing eviction
• Review of cases involving landlord retaliation
• Discussion of a resignation and next steps

The commission decided to contact other Fair Rent Commissions about handling eviction cases, directed a tenant to use the appeals process, urged a quick compromise in a rent‑affordability dispute, and scheduled several pending cases for July. It also changed its notice policy to use both certified and regular mail to ensure landlords receive hearing dates.

• Lee-Ann Gomes to call New Haven and Bridgeport FRCs about eviction‑case handling
• Shane Smith to use the appeals process instead of a third commission hearing
• Commission urged a compromise on Joanna Vaz case within a week and to use Norwich Human Services for translation
• If no compromise in Vaz case, hearing will be rescheduled for July 2025
• Santa Vasquez & Mark Campaniello case rescheduled for July 2025 to hear from landlord on code violations
• Benjamin Hilton case rescheduled for July 2025; tenants advised to contact Health and Building Departments
• Commission will send both certified and regular mail to landlords for hearing notices

Historic District Commission

The commission will hold public hearings and take action on five applications for alterations or new construction within the historic district. These requests involve commercial and residential property updates.

• COA 575: Roofing alteration/replacement at 77 East Town Street
• COA 576: New condenser units at 172 Broadway
• COA 577: Deteriorated sills alteration/replacement at 2 Mediterranean Lane
• COA 578: Replacement of four basement windows at 2 Mediterranean Lane
• COA 579: Stairs alteration/replacement at 2 Mediterranean Lane

The Historic District Commission unanimously approved COAs 575 (77 East Town St roof repair), 576 (172 Broadway condenser units), and 577 (2 Mediterranean Lane sills). The commission rejected COA 578 for replacing four basement windows at 2 Mediterranean Lane. COA 579 for stair alterations at the same address was deferred pending additional photos, and the May 21 meeting minutes were approved.

• Approved COA 575 – 77 East Town St roof repair (unanimous)
• Approved COA 576 – 172 Broadway condenser units (unanimous)
• Approved COA 577 – 2 Mediterranean Lane sills replacement (unanimous)
• Rejected COA 578 – 2 Mediterranean Lane window replacement (unanimous opposition)
• Deferred COA 579 – 2 Mediterranean Lane stair alteration pending photos (unanimous)
• Approved May 21, 2025 meeting minutes (passed, two abstentions)

Commission on the City Plan

The Hybrid Regular meeting scheduled for June 17, 2025, was cancelled due to a lack of agenda items.

Personnel & Pension Board

The board is meeting to process retirement applications and pension calculations for city employees. The session includes reviewing disability earnings reports and admitting five employees into the City of Norwich Employees’ Retirement Fund.

• Annual pension calculation of $10,460.96 for Deborah A. Martin
• Pension contribution refund of $5,638.12 for Craig Kleman
• Pension contribution refund of $18,690.42 for Patricia Taylor
• Retirement application for Police Captain John E. Perry
• Admission of five employees into the retirement fund

The Personnel & Pension Board accepted the May 20, 2025 minutes and took several pension actions, including suspending Peter F. Casey’s pension, reducing Gail Bartha’s and John S. Domijan III’s annual pensions, and reinstating William Nash’s pension. It approved retirement applications for Deborah A. Martin and Police Captain John E. Perry, and approved pension calculations and refund/rollover requests. The board also admitted five employees to the retirement fund, acknowledged a death notification, and cancelled the August 19, 2025 meeting.

• Accepted May 20, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Suspended Peter F. Casey’s pension (unanimous)
• Adjusted Gail Bartha’s annual pension to $14,068.92 (unanimous)
• Adjusted John S. Domijan III’s annual pension to $11,856.59 (unanimous)
• Reinstated William Nash’s annual pension of $24,125.07 (unanimous)
• Approved retirement applications for Deborah A. Martin and John E. Perry (unanimous)
• Approved refund/rollover applications: Craig Kleman $5,638.12, Patricia Taylor $18,690.42 (unanimous)
• Admitted five employees (Bryant Campos‑Sanchez, Chandler Costa, Jean Fede, Christian Rankowitz, Tyler Rokowski) to the retirement fund (unanimous)

School Building Committee (2020)

The committee will consider action on geotechnical monitoring for Greeneville PSS and set a groundbreaking date for the project. Members will also discuss the creation of a school construction website and future RFPs for project manager services for Huntington and Teachers schools.

• Payment of Downes invoice #SC01 for $1,334,027.56 (Stanton)
• Payment of Downes invoice #GC01 for $558,071.33 (Greeneville)
• Discussion of Geotech Monitoring for Greeneville PSS- G006
• Add Alternate Acceptance for Greeneville and Stanton
• RFP for Project Manager services for Huntington and Teachers

The School Building Committee adopted the May 20, 2025 meeting minutes unanimously. The committee voted not to move forward with replacing the playground equipment at Greeneville Elementary, citing an $11,000 cost and insurance recertification challenges. No other formal actions or votes were recorded at this meeting.

• Adopted May 20, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Decided not to replace Greeneville Elementary playground equipment (cost $11,000)

Public Works & Capital Improvements (Subcommittee of City Council)

The committee will meet to review Public Works project updates and discuss property disposition. The agenda consists primarily of procedural items and general business updates.

• Public Works Project Updates
• Property Disposition

The Public Works & Capital Improvements Committee unanimously approved the minutes from the May 19, 2025 meeting. The meeting was then adjourned by unanimous vote at 4:37 p.m.

• Approved May 19, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 4:37 p.m. (unanimous)

Public Safety (Subcommittee of the City Council)

The Public Safety Subcommittee will meet to discuss ongoing updates to CAD, RMS, and EMD response and dispatch. The committee will also receive status reports from local police, fire, and emergency management departments.

• CAD Update
• RMS Update
• EMD Response / Dispatch Update
• Reports from Norwich, Taftville, Yantic, Occum, East Great Plain, and Laurel Hill Fire Departments
• Updates from NPU, American Ambulance, Police Department, and Emergency Management

The committee adopted the May 14, 2025 regular meeting minutes with a unanimous vote. No substantive policy or budget decisions were made; the meeting consisted of reports and discussion items. The meeting was then adjourned by unanimous vote.

• Adopted May 14, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Rehabilitation Review Committee

The Rehabilitation Review Committee meeting scheduled for Tuesday, June 10, 2025, has been cancelled.

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold public hearings and consider decisions on three items. These include two requests for zoning relief to allow for a shed and a porch, and one appeal regarding a Certificate of Zoning Compliance for a home.

• V-25-06: Request for setback and lot coverage relief at 86 Mckinley Ave. for a 10 ft. x 18 ft. shed
• V-25-08: Request for front yard setback relief at 313 Canterbury Tpke. for a 10 ft. x 9 ft. front porch
• Appeal of Zoning Enforcement Officer decision regarding a Certificate of Zoning Compliance for a home at 99 Old Canterbury Tpke.

The Zoning Board unanimously accepted the May 13, 2025 special‑meeting minutes. It also unanimously voted to suspend the regular meeting format to close the public hearing and hear applications afterward. The board postponed a vote on the shed variance (V‑25‑06) at 86 McKinley Avenue until the July 8, 2025 meeting. A separate motion to close the public hearing on the front‑porch variance (V‑25‑08) and move to discussion was also passed unanimously.

• Accepted May 13, 2025 special‑meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Suspended regular meeting format to close public hearing (unanimous)
• Suspended public hearing on V‑25‑06 (86 McKinley Ave shed variance) until July 8, 2025 (unanimous)
• Closed public hearing on V‑25‑08 (313 Canterbury Turnpike front‑porch variance) and moved to discussion (unanimous)

Ethics Commission

The Ethics Commission meeting scheduled for June 09, 2025, has been cancelled. The cancellation is due to a lack of agenda items.

Inland Wetlands, Water Courses & Conservation Commission

The Inland Wetlands, Water Courses & Conservation Commission will meet to discuss a modification of a previously approved permit. The request concerns a proposed re-subdivision of properties owned by the Norwich Community Development Corporation.

• Permit modification #22-05M2 for 145 Taftville-Occum Road, 432 Canterbury Turnpike, and 180 Lawler Lane

The commission decided a public hearing was not needed for the IWWCC #22-05M2 permit modification, voting unanimously. It also received and tabled both IWWCC #22-05M2 and IWWCC #25-03 to the July meeting, each by unanimous vote. The January 9, 2025 meeting minutes were approved by three members, and the meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Public hearing not required for IWWCC #22-05M2 (unanimous)
• IWWCC #22-05M2 received and tabled to July meeting (unanimous)
• IWWCC #25-03 received and tabled to July meeting (unanimous)
• January 9, 2025 meeting minutes approved (3 in favor)
• Meeting adjourned (unanimous)

City Council & Board of Education Ad Hoc Committee

The City Council and Board of Education School Budget Ad Hoc Committee is meeting to discuss and potentially act on a budget recommendation for the 2025-26 fiscal year. This recommendation will be sent to the City Council.

• Recommendation to City Council regarding FY 2025-26 School Budget

The Ad Hoc Committee voted unanimously to send a favorable recommendation to the City Council to fund Norwich Public Schools at $96,637,707 for FY 2025‑26. The motion was made by Alderwoman Gould, seconded by Alderman Singh, and all five members voted Yes. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously.

• Approved recommendation to fund Norwich Public Schools $96,637,707 (5‑0)
• Approved adjournment of the meeting (5‑0)

Greeneville Neighborhood Revitalization Committee

The committee will meet to review updates on blight and examine the financial report. The session includes a review of reimbursements and previous meeting minutes.

• Updates on blight
• Financial report
• Reimbursements

The committee accepted the May 7, 2025 minutes and approved an additional $100 expense to repair the Eighth St. mural. It also approved reimbursements for office supplies, planter‑box flowers and tools, fire‑hydrant painting supplies, and taxes and shipping costs. All motions were voted on and passed.

• Approved additional $100 mural repair expense (motion passed)
• Approved reimbursement for office supplies (motion passed)
• Approved reimbursement of $902.24 to Nancy Procko for planter‑box flowers and tools (motion passed)
• Approved reimbursement of $446.79 to Nancy Procko for fire‑hydrant paint and banner supplies (motion passed)
• Approved reimbursement of $151.44 to Nancy Procko for taxes and shipping expenses (motion passed)

Recreation Advisory Board

The Recreation Advisory Board is holding a special meeting to receive updates on the budget and specific facilities. The board will discuss the status of the track, bathrooms, and a walking path.

• Budget update
• Track facility update
• Bathroom facility update
• Walking path from NFA to Recreation Fields update

The board called the meeting to order and approved the previous minutes. A budget update noted that the city council has not yet made decisions. Program and facilities updates were discussed, including six lanes, upcoming bathroom openings, and a walking path, but no actions were approved. The meeting adjourned without any formal decisions.

Harbor Management Commission

The Norwich Harbor Management Commission will convene a regular meeting to receive the Harbor Master’s report, review financials, and discuss new and old business including dock signs, a sunken boat, and grants for local parks.

The commission unanimously adopted the new HMC logo design for all future correspondence. It also approved a $180.95 reimbursement to member Bob Phoenix for two double‑sided banners. In addition, the April 22, 2025 meeting minutes and the April 2025 financial report were each approved unanimously. No other substantive actions were decided at this meeting.

• Adopted official HMC logo design (unanimous)
• Approved $180.95 reimbursement for two double‑sided banners (unanimous)
• Approved April 22, 2025 meeting minutes with corrections (unanimous)
• Accepted April 2025 financial report, including $75.40 Harbor Cam expense (unanimous)

Community Development Advisory Committee

The Community Development Advisory Committee will hold a special meeting to discuss CDBG reprogramming and PY51 updates.

• CDBG Reprograming
• PY51 Updated

The committee approved the prior meeting minutes and accepted changes to the CDBG reprogramming to retain $170,000 for property rehabilitation. It unanimously recommended the $838,095 Program Year 51 allocation to the City Council. The members also agreed to use Teams for rapid meetings. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Approved previous meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Accepted CDBG reprogramming changes to retain $170,000 for property rehab (unanimous)
• Recommended $838,095 PY51 funding allocation to City Council (unanimous)
• Adopted use of Teams for quick meetings (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

City Council & Board of Education Ad Hoc Committee

The City Council and Board of Education School Budget Ad Hoc Committee will meet to discuss the school budget for fiscal year 2025-26. The committee may take action to provide a recommendation to the City Council.

• Recommendation to City Council regarding FY 2025-26 School Budget

The committee did not take formal action on the FY 2025‑2026 school budget. Members agreed to hold a third meeting on June 5, 2025 at 6:30 PM, with the location to be determined. A motion to adjourn was made by Alderwoman Gould, seconded by Alderman Singh, and was approved unanimously.

• Scheduled third committee meeting for June 5, 2025 (consensus)
• Motion to adjourn approved unanimously

Recreation Advisory Board

The Norwich Recreation Advisory Board meeting scheduled for May 21 at the Youth, Family, & Recreation building (75 Mohegan Road) has been cancelled. No further details or rescheduled date are provided in the agenda.

Historic District Commission

The Commission will hold public hearings and take action on four Certificates of Appropriateness (COA) for residential and accessory structure modifications. The meeting includes a review of electrical work, stone wall repair, roofing, and gutter installation.

• COA 571: Electrical work at 185 Broadway
• COA 572: Stone wall repair and modification at 11 Huntington Lane
• COA 573: Roofing at 55 East Town Street
• COA 574: Gutter installation at 409 Washington Street

The commission approved four Certificate of Appropriateness applications: a routine electrical upgrade at 185 Broadway, stone‑wall repair and modification at 11 Huntington Lane, roof replacement at 55 East Town Street, and gutter installation at 409 Washington Street. All four motions passed unanimously. The board also approved the minutes from the April 16 meeting and adjourned the session.

• Approved COA 571 – 185 Broadway electrical upgrade (unanimous)
• Approved COA 572 – 11 Huntington Lane stone‑wall repair and gap (unanimous)
• Approved COA 573 – 55 East Town Street roof replacement (unanimous)
• Approved COA 574 – 409 Washington Street gutter installation (unanimous)
• Approved April 16, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:16 PM (unanimous)

Golf Course Authority

The Norwich Golf Course Authority will hold its regular meeting to adopt minutes from the April 16, 2025 meeting and review financial reports. Multiple committee reports, including updates on the Bridge Project at Hole #9 and Dam Removal & Stream Bank Erosion Issue, will be presented.

• Receipt and adoption of April 16, 2025 meeting minutes
• Review of financial reports
• Bridge Project update at Hole #9
• Dam Removal & Stream Bank Erosion Issue report

The board approved the April 16 minutes (6‑0, three abstentions). It accepted the April financial report unanimously (9‑0). A motion moved $5,000 for a stump grinder from the contingency account to the capital projects account, also approved 9‑0. The meeting was adjourned by a 9‑0 vote.

• Approved April 16 minutes (6‑0, Aldi, Menard, Dutilly abstained)
• Accepted April financial report (9‑0)
• Reallocated $5,000 stump grinder purchase to capital projects account (9‑0)
• Adjourned meeting (9‑0)

School Building Committee (2020)

The committee will review reports and consider a consent agenda of invoices for several school projects. Members will also discuss the future schedule and the request for proposals (RFP) for project manager services for Huntington and Teachers schools.

• Payment of invoices for Stanton, Greeneville, Moriarty, Uncas, Teachers, and Huntington projects
• DRA invoice for Moriarty: $216,043.95
• DRA invoice for Uncas: $219,784.05
• RFP for Project Manager services for Huntington and Teachers schools

The School Building Committee adopted the April 15, 2025 regular meeting minutes and the April 30, 2025 special meeting minutes. Both motions were reported as passing unanimously. No other formal actions were taken at this meeting.

• Approved April 15, 2025 regular meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved April 30, 2025 special meeting minutes (unanimous)

Commission on the City Plan

The Commission on the City Plan will hold a public hearing and consider a special permit for a childcare center. The body will also review a site plan modification for a restaurant development.

• SP#24-13: Special Permit request for a childcare center at 131 Providence Street
• SDP #1007M(A): Site plan modification for access and parking at 555 & 575-599 Norwich Avenue for the Ponemah Landing restaurant

The Commission approved the site‑plan modification for the Ponemah Landing building (SDP #1007M(A)) with a list of conditions. It also approved the special permit for a child‑care center at 131 Providence Street (SP #24-13) and the related waiver requests, each with conditions. Both approvals were passed unanimously. The minutes of the March 18 and May 6 meetings were also approved.

• Approved SDP #1007M(A) site‑plan modification with conditions (unanimous)
• Approved waiver requests for bond, drainage calculations, elevations, and signage for SP #24-13 (unanimous)
• Approved SP #24-13 special permit for child‑care center with conditions (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of the March 18, 2025 regular meeting (4 in favor, 1 abstain)
• Approved minutes of the May 6, 2025 special meeting (4 in favor, 1 abstain)

Personnel & Pension Board

The Norwich Personnel & Pension Board will review retirement applications, pension calculations for recently retired city employees, and refunds for terminated workers. The board will also consider readmitting a deferred retiree and admitting new employees to the city retirement fund.

• Approve pension refunds totaling $2,723.46, $15,620.93, and $15,892.59 for former employees
• Admit Jeffrey Dewey to the city retirement fund effective May 4, 2025
• Approve pension calculations for four recently retired employees ranging from $59,699.83 to $104,063.15
• Admit four new employees to the city retirement fund, including Sarah Connors and Jonathan Malon

The Personnel & Pension Board approved a normal retirement for William Blake effective July 12, 2025. It approved pension calculations for four retirees and refund/rollover requests for three former employees. The board rescinded a deferred retirement for Jeffrey Dewey, admitted four employees into the retirement fund, and acknowledged new hires. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved retirement application for William Blake (effective July 12, 2025) – all in favor
• Approved pension calculations for Carl S. Bourne, Rodman Cappiello, Thomas Gaudreau, Tracy A. Montoya – all in favor
• Approved refund/rollover applications for Jennifer Goyette ($2,723.46), James Harriott ($15,620.93), Richard Wilburn ($15,892.59) – all in favor
• Acknowledged death notifications for Diane T. Decker, Barbara J. Hunt, Peter P. Mrowka, Donald Williams – all in favor
• Rescinded deferred retirement for Jeffrey Dewey, re‑admitting him effective May 4, 2025 – all in favor
• Admitted Sarah Connors, Jeffrey Dewey, Earl Louis, Jonathan J. Malon into the City of Norwich Employees’ Retirement Fund – all in favor
• Acknowledged new employees Sarah Connors and Jonathan Malon – all in favor
• Adjourned meeting – all in favor

Volunteer Firefighter Relief Fund Committee

The Volunteer Firefighter Relief Fund Committee will review quarterly financial reports and a fiduciary oversight review. The body is deciding on new benefit applications and a proposed benefit increase for a member injured on duty.

• Proposed benefit increase for William Eyberse from $960 to $1,200 per month
• Benefit application for Giuseppe Conte: $810 monthly benefit
• Benefit application for Timothy Jencks: $1,080 monthly benefit
• Review of March 31, 2025 Fiduciary Oversight Review by USI Consulting
• Quarterly Treasurer's Report showing ending balance of $4,096,328.58

The committee approved the USI investment recommendations and accepted the market report without changing asset allocations. It approved benefit applications for Giuseppe Conte ($810/month) and Timothy Jencks ($1,080/month, pending paperwork). It voted to raise William Eyberse’s benefit from $960 to $1,200 per month, retroactive to January 2025. All motions passed unanimously.

• Accepted USI investment recommendations (unanimous)
• Accepted USI market report as presented (unanimous)
• Accepted Treasurer’s quarterly report (unanimous)
• Accepted February 18 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved benefit for Giuseppe Conte, $810/month (unanimous)
• Approved benefit for Timothy Jencks, $1,080/month pending paperwork (unanimous)
• Increased William Eyberse’s benefit to $1,200/month retroactive to Jan 2025 (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Public Works & Capital Improvements (Subcommittee of City Council)

The Public Works & Capital Improvements Committee will meet to discuss ongoing project updates and property disposition. The agenda includes discussions on accessibility and infrastructure at Mohegan Park and the city docks.

• Mohegan Park accessible fishing platform
• ADA ramp at docks
• Brown Park stage
• Property disposition
• Public Works project updates

The committee unanimously approved the minutes from the April 21, 2025 meeting. It passed three unanimous motions to have the Tax Collector offer the 28 Cedar St property to adjacent owners, to sell the 12 Rogers Ave property through a real‑estate agent, and to place two WWI memorial plaques near the Italian monument on Chelsea Parade. The meeting was adjourned at 5:02 p.m. by unanimous vote.

• Approved April 21, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved request for Tax Collector to offer 28 Cedar St to abutters first (unanimous)
• Approved request for Tax Collector to offer 12 Rogers Ave for sale with real‑estate agent (unanimous)
• Approved placement of two WWI plaques near Italian monument between Chelsea Parade and NFA (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 5:02 p.m. (unanimous)

Senior Affairs Commission

The Senior Affairs Commission will meet to receive reports from the Director of Human Services and the Manager of the Senior Center. The agenda consists of procedural items and reports.

The Senior Affairs Commission approved the minutes from the April 21, 2025 meeting. The Human Services Director reported that Governor Lamont approved the remainder of the Fontaine Field project and that Alderwoman Stacy Gould introduced a resolution to cost‑share certain staff positions using General Fund and opioid‑settlement money. No other actions were taken.

• Approved April 21, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Fair Rent Commission

The Norwich Fair Rent Commission is meeting primarily to review pending cases and approve minutes from the prior meeting. No specific cases or substantive business are listed on the agenda.

• Approval of prior meeting minutes
• Case reviews (no details provided)

The Fair Rent Commission approved a $200 per month rent increase for the unit occupied by Shane Smith and Rodney Bowie. It also approved an additional $100 per month increase if Ms. Bienkowski moves in. The commission denied a proposed $300 per month increase tied to the return of Smith's three children. Earlier, the minutes from the April 17, 2025 meeting were approved.

• Approved minutes of April 17, 2025 meeting
• Approved $200/month rent increase for the Smith‑Bowie lease
• Approved $100/month increase if Ms. Bienkowski moves in
• Denied $300/month increase for the return of three children

Public Safety (Subcommittee of the City Council)

The Norwich Public Safety Committee will receive reports and updates from city departments and emergency services. No votes or decisions are scheduled; the meeting focuses on ongoing operational briefings including CAD, RMS, and dispatch systems.

• Update on Computer-Aided Dispatch (CAD) system
• Update on Records Management System (RMS)
• City Manager's report on Fire Chiefs' Meetings
• Emergency Medical Dispatch (EMD) response update
• Department updates from NPU, American Ambulance, Police, Emergency Management, and six fire departments

The Public Safety Committee adopted the April 9, 2025 regular meeting minutes after a motion by Joe DeLucia, seconded by Alderman William Nash. All members voted in favor, so the motion passed unanimously. No other items were formally decided; remaining topics were discussed without a vote.

• Adopted April 9, 2025 regular meeting minutes (unanimous)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will continue discussion from April 22 regarding an appeal by Forest Land Investment, LLC against the city's zoning board. No new public hearings are scheduled. The board may take action on the appeal following discussion.

• Continued discussion and possible action on Forest Land Investment, LLC -v- City of Norwich Zoning Board of Appeals

The board unanimously accepted the April 22, 2025 special‑meeting minutes. It then voted to continue the Forest Land Investment hearing until a special meeting on June 17, 2025, where a vote on the variance will be taken. The board also approved holding that special meeting and adjourned the regular session unanimously.

• Accepted April 22, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Motion to continue Forest Land hearing to June 17, 2025 special meeting (unanimous)
• Approved special Zoning Board of Appeals meeting on June 17, 2025 (unanimous)
• Motion to adjourn the regular meeting (unanimous)

Youth Service Advisory Board

The Youth Advisory Board will meet to review spring and summer programming. The board will also receive updates regarding staff and the budget.

• Review of Spring/Summer Programming
• Staff and Budget Updates
• Discussion of summer programming

The Youth Service Advisory Board did not conduct any business because a quorum was not met. No motions were presented, approved, denied, or tabled. The next meeting is scheduled for July 8, 2025 at 3 pm in the Youth, Family & Recreation Building.

Rehabilitation Review Committee

The Rehabilitation Review Committee meeting scheduled for May 13, 2025, has been cancelled. No items were discussed or decided.

• Meeting of May 13, 2025 cancelled

Ethics Commission

The Norwich Ethics Commission meeting scheduled for May 12, 2025, has been cancelled because there were no agenda items to consider.

City Council & Board of Education Ad Hoc Committee

The special meeting of the City Council and Board of Education School Budget Ad Hoc Committee scheduled for May 8, 2025 has been cancelled. The meeting will be rescheduled at a later date.

Greeneville Neighborhood Revitalization Committee

The Greeneville Neighborhood Revitalization Committee will hold a regular meeting with procedural items such as approving minutes and determining a quorum. Under old business, the committee will receive updates and discuss flags. The sole new business item is a discussion of the community garden.

• Discussion of community garden under new business
• Approval of previous meeting minutes
• Updates on ongoing neighborhood revitalization efforts

The committee approved the April 2, 2025 minutes and voted to continue repairs on the 8th Street mural. It approved a no‑fee application for fire‑hydrant painting and cancelled the May Greeneville event and plant sale. A community garden will be started adjacent to the firehouse and the meeting was adjourned.

• Approved April 2, 2025 minutes (motion passed)
• Continued 8th St. mural repairs (motion passed)
• Approved no application fee for fire‑hydrant painting (motion passed)
• Cancelled Greeneville in May event and plant sale (decision made)
• Scheduled planter planting at Greeneville Playground for May 17 (plan confirmed)
• Approved start of community garden next to Greeneville Firehouse (decision made)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:58 p.m. (motion passed)

City Council & Board of Education Ad Hoc Committee

The City Council and Board of Education School Budget Ad Hoc Committee will meet to discuss the school budget for fiscal year 2024-25. The committee may take action to provide a recommendation to the City Council.

• Recommendation to City Council regarding FY 2024-25 School Budget

The Ad Hoc Committee discussed the FY 2025‑26 school budget but took no formal action on it. Members decided to cancel the scheduled May 8, 2025 meeting and to reconvene after the May 21, 2025 meeting. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously.

• Cancelled May 8, 2025 meeting (decision unanimous)
• Scheduled next committee meeting for May 21, 2025
• No formal action taken on FY 2025‑26 school budget
• Adjourned meeting unanimously at 8:23 PM

Commission on the City Plan

The Commission on the City Plan will hold a public hearing and consider a referral from the City Council to amend the zoning map for the property formerly known as 253 Lawler Lane from R-80 to Planned Development District (PDD). No other business is on the agenda.

• Referral from City Council to amend zoning map for 253 Lawler Lane from R-80 to Planned Development District (PDD)

The commission considered an ordinance to amend the zoning map for a portion of the parcel at 432 Canterbury Turnpike. A motion for a favorable recommendation to the City Council was made, seconded and passed unanimously. The meeting was then adjourned by a unanimous vote.

• Favorable recommendation to City Council on rezoning 432 Canterbury Turnpike (unanimous)
• Meeting adjourned (unanimous)

Sachem Fund Board

The Sachem Fund Board will conduct interviews with two organizations seeking funding. The board will then discuss and consider these funding proposals.

• Interview with Norwich Events Organization
• Interview with Greenville Neighborhood Revitalization Zone

The board unanimously approved the minutes from the April 16, 2025 special meeting. It then approved a $28,000 grant to the Norwich Events Organization and directed that the remaining balance be used for the Greenville Neighborhood Revitalization Zone. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Approved April 16, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved $28,000 funding for Norwich Events Organization (unanimous)
• Approved use of remaining balance for Greenville Neighborhood Revitalization Zone (unanimous)
• Approved adjournment of meeting (unanimous)

Inland Wetlands, Water Courses & Conservation Commission

The regular meeting scheduled for May 1, 2025, was cancelled due to a lack of agenda items.

School Building Committee (2020)

The Norwich School Building Committee will review and approve Guaranteed Maximum Prices (GMPs) for the Downes construction projects at Stanton and Greeneville Elementary Schools. They will also recommend firms for materials testing and special inspections at those schools, and commissioning agents for Uncas and Moriarty Elementary Schools.

• Review and approval of Downes Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) for Stanton Elementary School
• Review and recommendation of a Materials Testing and Special Inspections firm for Stanton Elementary School
• Review and approval of Downes Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) for Greeneville Elementary School
• Review and recommendation of a Materials Testing and Special Inspections firm for Greeneville Elementary School
• Review and recommendation of a Commissioning Agent for Uncas and John M. Moriarty Elementary Schools

The School Building Committee approved the Guaranteed Maximum Price of $54,646,284 for the Stanton Elementary School project. It also approved the Guaranteed Maximum Price of $67,356,903 for the Greeneville Elementary School project. Both motions passed with unanimous votes. The approved GMPs are each under their respective construction design estimates.

• Approved GMP $54,646,284 for Stanton Elementary School (unanimous vote)
• Approved GMP $67,356,903 for Greeneville Elementary School (unanimous vote)

Harbor Management Commission

The Harbor Management Commission will discuss new business including a ribbon cutting for a restaurant and fuel tanks, a consultant update, a fishing tournament sub-committee, and dock signs. Old business includes completion grants for Heritage Walkway and Howard T. Brown Park, the HMC mission statement, and Marina Towers. The meeting also includes routine items: call to order, minutes, harbor master report, correspondence, financial report, and citizen comment.

• Ribbon Cutting – Restaurant & Fuel Tanks
• Consultant Geoff Steadman
• Sub-Committee Discussion – Fishing Tournament & Derby Details
• Public Works – Signs on the Docks
• Heritage Walkway & Howard T. Brown Park Completion Grants

The Harbor Management Commission unanimously approved the March 25, 2025 meeting minutes after a motion by Bob Phoenix. The March 2025 financial report was also unanimously accepted following a motion by Chair Tucker Braddock. The subcommittee was authorized to meet with NCDC representatives about Eventbrite usage, approved unanimously on a motion by Bob Phoenix.

• Approved March 25, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Accepted March 2025 financial report (unanimous roll‑call vote)
• Authorized subcommittee members to meet NCDC on Eventbrite usage (unanimous)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Norwich Zoning Board of Appeals is holding a special hybrid meeting to address an appeal case, Forest Land Investment, LLC v. City of Norwich Zoning Board of Appeals. The board will first enter executive session to discuss the appeal, followed by possible action. The agenda also includes approval of the March 11, 2025 meeting minutes.

• Executive session for Forest Land Investment, LLC v. City of Norwich Zoning Board of Appeals
• Discussion and possible decision on the same appeal case
• Approval of prior meeting minutes

The Zoning Board of Appeals accepted the March 11, 2025 minutes unanimously. It entered and then exited an executive session on the Forest Land Investment case, also unanimously. The board voted to continue the Forest Land Investment application to the next regular meeting on May 13, 2025, and then adjourned the session.

• Accepted March 11, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Entered executive session on Forest Land Investment case (unanimous)
• Returned to regular session at 7:54 PM (unanimous)
• Continued Forest Land Investment application to May 13, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:32 PM (unanimous)

Senior Affairs Commission

The Senior Affairs Commission will meet to receive reports from the Director of Human Services and the Manager of the Senior Center. The agenda consists of procedural items and general reports.

The Senior Affairs Commission approved the minutes from the March 17, 2025 meeting. The commission welcomed new alternate member Kimmie Patota and received donations for senior programs. No other actions or votes were taken during the meeting.

• Approved March 17, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Public Works & Capital Improvements (Subcommittee of City Council)

The Public Works & Capital Improvements Committee will meet to discuss project updates, property disposition, and a proposed accessible fishing platform at Mohegan Park. No detailed proposals or dollar amounts are specified in the agenda; the session is largely procedural with citizen comments and approval of prior minutes.

• Discussion of Mohegan Park accessible fishing platform
• Property disposition update
• Public Works project updates

The Public Works & Capital Improvements Committee approved the minutes from the February 18, 2025 meeting by unanimous vote. No action was taken on the monument application for a trolley in Greeneville, pending additional information. The meeting was adjourned by unanimous vote.

• Approved February 18, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Monument application – no action taken
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Fair Rent Commission

The Norwich Fair Rent Commission is holding a regular meeting to approve prior minutes, review tenant-landlord cases, and discuss old and new business. No specific cases or decisions are detailed in the agenda, which is largely procedural.

• Approval of prior meeting minutes
• Case reviews (no specific cases listed)
• Old and new business discussion

The Fair Rent Commission approved the minutes from the March 24, 2025 meeting. It heard the case of Lemar Williams versus Baystate Investment Fund, LLC regarding a rent increase at 99 Cedar Street, unit B32. After deliberation, the commission decided the increase to $1,425 per month was justified and not punitive.

• Approved March 24, 2025 meeting minutes
• Found rent increase to $1,425/mo at 99 Cedar Street justified

Board of Assessment Appeals

The Norwich Board of Assessment Appeals will hold a special meeting on April 17, 2025, at 2:00 PM to hear scheduled real estate assessment appeals from 23 property owners. Each owner is assigned a specific time slot to present their case. The board will listen to appeals for properties including 104 Wawecus Hill Rd, 71 Alice St Ext, 23 Michele Dr, and others through 5:10 PM.

• Public hearing on property assessment appeals for 23 properties
• Appeal for 104 Wawecus Hill Rd (Frank G McDonald) at 2:00 PM
• Appeal for 565 West Main St (Mehak Realty, LLC) at 2:50 PM
• Multiple appeals by 209 Westtown LLC and Central Houston Holding LLC at 5:10 PM
• No dollar amounts or other business items on the agenda

The Norwich Board of Assessment Appeals reviewed appeals numbered 26 through 48. In each case the board voted unanimously to make no change to the listed property assessment. No appeals resulted in a revised assessment.

• Appeal #26 (104 Wawecus Hill Rd) – No change
• Appeal #27 (71 Alice St Ext) – No change
• Appeal #28 (23 Michele Dr) – No change
• Appeal #29 (136-138 Prospect St) – No change
• Appeal #35 (47 Fairmount St) – No change
• Appeal #42 (132 Starr St) – No change
• Appeal #45 (211 West Town St Rear) – No change
• Appeal #48 (20 Norwich Ave) – No change

Ice Arena Authority

The Ice Arena Authority meeting scheduled for April 16, 2025, has been cancelled. The cancellation is due to conflicts with city budget hearings. A special virtual meeting may be scheduled at a later date if needed.

Golf Course Authority

The Golf Course Authority will meet to review financial reports and restaurant operations with Jason Bromley of Caddy Shack II. The body will also receive reports on the Hole #9 bridge project and dam removal and stream bank erosion issues.

• Restaurant operation discussion with Jason Bromley, Caddy Shack II
• Bridge Project – Hole #9 report
• Dam Removal & Stream Bank Erosion Issue report

The Authority approved the March financial report with a 6‑0 vote. The Greens Committee was merged into the Maintenance Committee without a formal vote. The bridge repair work was declared complete and the final payment will be arranged. Full‑time employees were notified of eligibility for a $50,000 life‑insurance plan funded in the current budget.

• Approved March financial report (6-0)
• Merged Greens Committee into Maintenance Committee (accepted without vote)
• Declared bridge repair complete and authorized final payment
• Notified employees of eligibility for $50,000 life‑insurance plan
• Adjoined meeting (6-0)

Historic District Commission

The Historic District Commission will hold a public hearing on two Certificates of Appropriateness: one for fixtures and gravemarkers at the Norwichtown Colonial Burying Ground (46 East Town Street), and another for demolition/removal of a chimney at 181 Broadway. Following the hearing, the commission will vote on the COAs and handle regular business, including approval of March 2025 minutes, chairman's report, and old/new business.

• COA 569 – 46 East Town Street / Norwichtown Colonial Burying Ground: fixtures and gravemarkers
• COA 570 – 181 Broadway (Lura LLC): demolition/removal of chimney

The commission approved the Certificate of Appropriateness for gravemarkers at 46 East Town Street (4 votes for, 1 abstention). It denied the Certificate of Appropriateness for demolition work at 181 Broadway after all five members voted against it. The board also approved the March 19 meeting minutes (3 votes for, 2 abstentions) and adjourned unanimously.

• Approved COA 569 (gravemarkers) – 4-0-1
• Denied COA 570 (demolition) – 0-5
• Approved March 19, 2025 minutes – 3-0-2
• Adjourned meeting – 5-0

Sachem Fund Board

The Sachem Fund Board is holding a special meeting to review six RFP submissions, decide which applicants to interview, and set interview dates. The board will also approve minutes from its previous meeting and discuss any changes to the interview format.

• Discuss and consider completeness of six RFP submissions
• Decide which RFPs to interview
• Set date and time for interviews
• Discuss prior interview format for any changes

The Sachem Fund Board unanimously approved funding of $8,900 for the Norwich Police Department Ice Cream Truck and $6,100 for the Norwich Planning & Neighborhood Services Halloween Strut. The board also approved interviewing the Greenville Neighborhood Revitalization Zone and the Norwich Events Organization on May 5, 2025. All motions, including the approval of minutes and adjournment, were passed unanimously.

• Approved October 17, 2024 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved interview of Greenville Neighborhood Revitalization Zone and Norwich Events Organization (unanimous)
• Approved $8,900 funding for Norwich Police Department Ice Cream Truck (unanimous)
• Approved $6,100 funding for Norwich Planning & Neighborhood Services Halloween Strut (unanimous)
• Set interview date May 5, 2025 at 3:00 pm, Room 319, City Hall (unanimous)
• Decided interview format: 20 min presentation + 10 min Q&A, then board discussion (unanimous)
• Approved motion to adjourn the meeting (unanimous)

Board of Assessment Appeals

The Norwich Board of Assessment Appeals is holding a special meeting on April 16, 2025, at 2:00 PM to hear 24 scheduled appeals from property owners contesting their real estate, personal property, or motor vehicle assessments. Each appeal is allotted a specific time slot. The board will listen to each appellant and then decide whether to adjust the assessed values.

• Appeals from Eastern Connecticut Housing Opportunities, Inc. for properties at 91 South Second Ave and 120 Elizabeth St
• Personal property appeal from Randy Gladue at 120 Talman St
• Supplemental motor vehicle appeal from Andrew Zeeman for a 2012 Volkswagen Jetta S
• Appeal from J&J CT Properties LLC for 343 Franklin St
• Back-to-back appeals from Cleveland Solomon at 170 and 178 Yantic Rd

The Norwich Board of Assessment Appeals held a special meeting on April 16, 2025 and considered 25 property assessment appeals. For each appeal the board voted unanimously for "No Change," leaving the existing assessed values unchanged. Although new assessment amounts were listed for several properties, none were approved.

• Appeal of 150 Yantic St Unit 232 denied (unanimous no change)
• Appeal of 624 Old Pond Ln denied (unanimous no change)
• Appeal of 140 Dunham St denied (proposed $122,400, unanimous no change)
• Appeal of 44-46 Pratt St denied (proposed $221,600, unanimous no change)
• Appeal of 343 Franklin St denied (proposed $217,700, unanimous no change)
• Appeal of 28 Williams St denied (proposed $251,000, unanimous no change)
• Appeal of 4 Sachem Ter denied (proposed $284,800, unanimous no change)
• All remaining appeals denied (unanimous no change)

School Building Committee (2020)

The School Building Committee will consider approving a consent agenda with invoices totaling over $541,000 for work at Greeneville, Stanton, Moriarty, Uncas, Teachers, and Huntington schools. They will also discuss and possibly select a commissioning agent, review reports from project consultants, and discuss the schedule and future tasks.

• Approval of $55,000 NPU invoices for Greeneville and Stanton schools
• Approval of $114,437.70 DRA invoice for Moriarty school
• Approval of $119,131.50 DRA invoice for Uncas school
• Discussion and possible selection of a commissioning agent
• Approval of $21,237.51 CSG invoice for Stanton school

The School Building Committee approved the March 18 and April 3 meeting minutes unanimously. Members voted to amend the agenda, adding a new item to decide whether to build a new Teachers Memorial Middle School or renovate the existing building. No other actions were voted on during the meeting.

• Approved March 18, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved April 3, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Amended agenda to add Teachers Memorial Middle School decision item (unanimous)

Commission on the City Plan

The Commission will hold a public hearing and may take action on a special permit application for a child care center at 131 Providence Street. Additionally, a previously tabled site plan modification for a restaurant at Ponemah Landing (555 & 575-599 Norwich Avenue) is recommended to be tabled again until May 20, 2025. No new business is on the agenda.

• Public hearing and potential action on SP#24-13: special permit for a child care center at 131 Providence Street (Zone NC).
• SDP #1007M(A): site plan modification for access and parking improvements to convert Ponemah Landing building into a restaurant at 555 & 575-599 Norwich Avenue (tabled from 03/18/2025; staff recommends tabling until 05/20/2025).
• Approval of minutes from March 18, 2025.

Commission on the City Plan

The hybrid regular meeting scheduled for April 15, 2025, has been cancelled. All agenda items and applications are moved to the May 20, 2025 meeting.

Personnel & Pension Board

The Personnel & Pension Board will review a UBS investment, consider three normal retirement applications (including Police Captain John E. Perry), and approve refunds of pension contributions for seven terminated employees. They will also discuss extending the firefighter eligibility list and new hires.

• UBS investment review
• Retirement applications: Gregory Drozynski (effective July 7, 2025), Patricia A. Lewon (effective June 13, 2025), John E. Perry, Police Captain (effective April 15, 2025, revised date)
• Refund of pension contributions: Katherine M. Clifton ($2,048.13), Maryn Delucia ($17,844.56), Pamela Derouin ($9,616.93), Jessica Grillo ($12,945.03), Ruz Linarez ($18,129.92), Zackary Mingo ($1,570.34), Krystal Thomas ($1,911.75)
• Request from Fire Chief Wilson to extend Firefighter eligibility list for six months (expires June 5, 2025)
• New employees: Lea Deslandes (Records Clerk), Sara Donahue (Police Officer), Rylee Sfakios (911 Emergency Dispatcher), Constance Plante-Sipos (HS Administrative Coordinator)

The Personnel & Pension Board accepted the March 18 minutes and unanimously approved three normal retirement applications. It also approved seven pension refund/rollover requests totaling several thousand dollars each. The board extended the firefighter eligibility list for six months and formally acknowledged four new employees. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Accepted March 18, 2025 minutes (all in favor)
• Approved retirement applications for Gregory Drozynski, Patricia A. Lewon, John E. Perry (all in favor)
• Approved refund/rollover applications for seven former employees with specified amounts (all in favor)
• Extended Firefighter eligibility list for six months (all in favor)
• Acknowledged new employees: Lea Deslandes, Sara Donahue, Rylee Sfakios, Constance Plante‑Sipos (all in favor)
• Adjourned meeting (all in favor)

Ethics Commission

The Ethics Commission meeting scheduled for April 14, 2025, has been cancelled due to no agenda items. This is a procedural cancellation with no business conducted.

Recreation Advisory Board

The Norwich Recreation Advisory Board will hold a special meeting to receive updates on the department budget and current facilities. Discussion items include the track, bathrooms, and wind screens at the Armstrong Tennis Court. No votes or decisions are scheduled.

• Budget update for recreation department
• Program/facilities update: track status
• Bathrooms update
• Armstrong Tennis Court wind screens discussion

The Recreation Advisory Board received a budget update showing the City Manager’s proposal to eliminate the Program Assistant position. Members noted increased program hours, higher youth and adult registrations, and revenue growth, and identified several programs that could be cut without staff. Facility updates included concerns about track lane numbers, involvement of NPS and NFA in the Fontaine Field design, ongoing bathroom construction, and installed wind screens on the Armstrong tennis courts. No motions were voted on, and no approvals, denials, or tablings were recorded.

Public Safety (Subcommittee of the City Council)

The Public Safety Subcommittee will meet to discuss ongoing updates regarding CAD, RMS, and EMD response and dispatch. The committee will also receive reports from various emergency service providers and fire departments.

• CAD Update
• RMS Update
• EMD Response / Dispatch Update
• Reports from Norwich, Taftville, Yantic, Occum, East Great Plain, and Laurel Hill Fire Departments
• Updates from NPU, American Ambulance, Police Department, and Emergency Management

The Public Safety Committee met on April 9, 2025 with a quorum and adopted the March 12, 2025 regular meeting minutes. The motion to accept the minutes was made by Joe DeLucia, seconded by Mark Bettencourt, and passed unanimously. No other actions were voted on; the remainder of the meeting consisted of updates and discussion.

• Adopted March 12, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Plan of Conservation & Development Plan Implementation Committee

The Plan of Conservation and Development Implementation Committee meeting scheduled for April 9, 2025 has been cancelled. No items were discussed or decided. The next regular meeting is scheduled for July 9, 2025.

Rehabilitation Review Committee

The April 8, 2025 meeting of the Norwich Rehabilitation Review Committee has been cancelled as announced by the Office of Community Development. No items were discussed or decided.

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Norwich Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a continued public hearing and consider a decision on variance V-25-4 for 71 Main Street, which seeks relief to allow residential use on the first floor and to exceed commercial square footage limits. The board will also discuss and possibly take action on a lawsuit, Forest Land Investment, LLC v. City of Norwich ZBA. Other items include approval of the March 11, 2025 meeting minutes and staff updates.

• Continued public hearing for variance V-25-4 at 71 Main Street, requesting relief from ZR sec. 6.5.2 for first-floor residential use and ZR sec. 6.5.5 for square footage ratios
• Discussion and possible decision on variance V-25-4
• Executive session and possible action on Forest Land Investment, LLC v. City of Norwich Zoning Board of Appeals lawsuit
• Acceptance of March 11, 2025 meeting minutes
• Staff updates

Appoint/ReAppointment SubCommittee-Council

The Appointment & Re-appointment Sub-Committee will meet to discuss candidates for the Golf Course Authority.

• Discussion on candidates for the Golf Course Authority

The Appoint & Reappoint Sub‑Committee recommended that the City Council amend the March 28, 2025 minutes to reflect the minority‑representation rule. The recommendation calls for re‑appointing David DiBattista, Michael E. Driscoll, Susan Dutilly, Raymond Lathrop, Robert Malouf, Richard A. Podurgiel and Todd Postler as full members of the Golf Course Authority, and for appointing Robert Aldi and Carol Menard as full members. No vote or final council action was recorded.

• Recommended re‑appointing David DiBattista, Michael E. Driscoll, Susan Dutilly, Raymond Lathrop, Robert Malouf, Richard A. Podurgiel and Todd Postler as full members of the Golf Course Authority
• Recommended appointing Robert Aldi and Carol Menard as full members of the Golf Course Authority

School Building Committee (2020)

The committee will hear bidding updates for John B. Stanton and Greeneville Elementary Schools, determine which alternates to accept, and release letters of authorization to proceed with construction contracts.

• Bidding update – John B. Stanton Elementary School
• Bidding update – Greeneville Elementary School
• Review and determination of alternate acceptance – John B. Stanton ES
• Review and determination of alternate acceptance – Greeneville ES
• Release of letters of authorization for both schools

The School Building Committee reviewed bidding updates for John B. Stanton and Greeneville Elementary schools, covering site work, structural steel, roofing, and other trade packages. After discussion, members voted unanimously to postpone installing digital signs at Stanton Elementary but to install the necessary infrastructure for possible future signage. No other bids or contracts were formally approved at this meeting.

• Approved installing infrastructure for future digital signs at Stanton Elementary (unanimous)

Inland Wetlands, Water Courses & Conservation Commission

The April 3, 2025 regular meeting of the Norwich Inland Wetlands, Water Courses & Conservation Commission has been cancelled due to a lack of agenda items. The next regular meeting is scheduled for May 1, 2025.

Greeneville Neighborhood Revitalization Committee

The committee will meet to review updates on the Sachem Grant and discuss ideas for Central Ave. and 5th St. The agenda also includes planning for 8th St. mural events and a plant sale.

• Sachem Grant update
• Central Ave. and 5th St. ideas
• 8th St. Mural Events
• State of Connecticut NRZ's-30 years
• Plant Sale

The committee approved the March 5, 2025 minutes. A motion to repair the 8th St. mural for an estimated $200 was passed. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved March 5, 2025 minutes (motion passed)
• Approved $200 mural repair on 8th St. (motion passed)
• Adjourned meeting (motion passed)

Community Development Advisory Committee

The Community Development Advisory Committee will hold a special meeting to hear presentations from three subrecipients seeking funding: the Police E-Bike Community Policing Program, Martin House Housing Advocacy & Placement, and Rose City Learning Center. Following presentations, the committee will deliberate and may make recommendations on these requests.

• Police-E-Bike Community Policing Program presentation at 5:30 PM
• Martin House-Housing Advocacy & Placement presentation at 5:40 PM
• Rose City Learning Center presentation at 5:50 PM
• Committee deliberations on subrecipient funding requests

The committee unanimously approved the March 24 meeting minutes. It did not make any funding decisions on the Police E‑Bike program, Martin House housing advocacy, or Rose City Learning Center because the PY51 CDBG allocation has not been released; the proposals will be reconsidered when the allocation is announced. The meeting was adjourned at 7:10 p.m. by unanimous vote.

• Approved 3/24/25 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Deferred Police-E-Bike Community Policing Program funding pending HUD CDBG allocation
• Deferred Martin House Housing Advocacy & Placement funding pending HUD CDBG allocation
• Deferred Rose City Learning Center funding pending HUD CDBG allocation
• Adjourned meeting at 7:10 p.m. (unanimous)

Appoint/ReAppointment SubCommittee-Council

The Appointment & Re-appointment Sub-Committee will meet to discuss and deliberate on candidates for the Golf Course Authority, Historic District Commission, and Public Utilities & Sewer Authority. No specific candidates or decisions are detailed in the agenda; the meeting is procedural.

• Discussion on candidates for Golf Course Authority
• Discussion on candidates for Historic District Commission
• Discussion on candidates for Public Utilities & Sewer Authority

The Appoint & Reappoint Sub‑Committee presented several recommendations to the City Council. It recommended re‑appointing seven existing members of the Golf Course Authority and appointing two new full members. It also recommended appointing an alternate to the Historic District Commission and a new commissioner to the Board of Public Utilities Commissioners and Sewer Authority. No formal decisions or votes were recorded at this meeting.

• Recommend re‑appointing David DiBattista, Michael E. Driscoll, Susan Dutilly, Raymond Lathrop, Robert Malouf, Richard A. Podurgiel and Todd Postler as full members of the Golf Course Authority
• Recommend appointing Robert Aldi and Thomas Bower as full members of the Golf Course Authority
• Recommend appointing Sean Edgecomb as an alternate member of the Historic District Commission
• Recommend appointing Gerald Martin as a commissioner of the Board of Public Utilities Commissioners and Sewer Authority

Harbor Management Commission

The Norwich Harbor Management Commission will meet to discuss new business including a consultant report from Geoff Steadman, details of a fishing tournament and derby, and grants for the Heritage Walkway and Howard T. Brown Park completion. Old business includes a discussion on moorings. The commission will also receive the Harbor Master Report and financial report.

• Consultant Geoff Steadman report
• Sub-committee discussion on Fishing Tournament & Derby details
• Marina Towers Ribbon Cutting on April 4th, 2025
• Heritage Walkway & Howard T. Brown Park Completion Grants
• Public Works ramp at the docks

The commission unanimously approved the February 25, 2025 meeting minutes and the February 2025 financial report. Members adopted Member Suggestion 2 as the updated mission statement, with one abstention. The public‑works ramp issue was tabled for future discussion. No decision was made on the moorings concept.

• Approved February 25, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Accepted February 2025 financial report (unanimous)
• Adopted Member Suggestion 2 mission statement (1 abstention)
• Tabled public‑works ramp at dock issue (postponed)
• Moorings concept discussed, decision deferred

Fair Rent Commission

The Norwich Fair Rent Commission will meet to review cases and discuss an FRC conference. The session includes the approval of prior meeting minutes and a review of old and new business.

• Discussion regarding FRC conference
• Case reviews

The commission ruled that the rent increase at 35 Chestnut Street was permissible and found no evidence of retaliation. It also decided that the rent increase sought by the landlord in the Brian Williams case could proceed and would not be considered retaliation. The minutes of the February 20, 2025 meeting were approved. The next meeting is scheduled for April 17, 2025 at 9:00 am.

• Approved minutes of the February 20, 2025 meeting
• Allowed rent increase for 35 Chestnut Street; retaliation claim denied
• Allowed rent increase for Brian Williams case; retaliation not considered
• Scheduled next Fair Rent Commission meeting for April 17, 2025 at 9:00 am

Community Development Advisory Committee

The Community Development Advisory Committee is holding a special meeting to receive presentations from various subrecipients. These organizations will present on programs including employment training, housing assistance, and homelessness prevention.

• NHS Norwich Works- Employment Training presentation
• NHS Housing Assistance Program presentation
• NHS- G. Moran UW- Food Drop @ Rose City Senior Center presentation
• Children in Placement - Guardian ad Litem (GAL) presentation
• TVCCA Homelessness Prevention presentation

The Community Development Advisory Committee approved the draft minutes from the March 5, 2025 meeting by unanimous vote. The session featured presentations of several funding requests for programs such as Norwich Works, housing assistance, and homelessness prevention, but no approvals or votes on those requests were recorded.

• Approved meeting minutes (unanimous)

Fair Rent Commission

The meeting scheduled for March 20, 2025, was cancelled. The agenda consisted of procedural boilerplate items.

Golf Course Authority

The Golf Course Authority will meet to review financial reports and restaurant operations with Jason Bromley of Caddy Shack II. The body will also receive reports on the Hole #9 bridge project and dam removal and stream bank erosion issues.

• Restaurant operation discussion with Jason Bromley, Caddy Shack II
• Bridge Project – Hole #9 report
• Dam Removal & Stream Bank Erosion Issue report

The board approved the minutes of the January 15 meeting and accepted the January and February financial reports, each by a 7-0 vote. A motion to go into executive session to discuss a parcel lease was approved 7-0, followed by a motion to return to regular session, also approved 7-0. The meeting was then adjourned by a 7-0 vote.

• Approved January 15 minutes (7-0)
• Accepted January and February financial reports (7-0)
• Authorized executive session to discuss lease of a parcel (7-0)
• Returned to regular session after executive session (7-0)
• Adjourned meeting (7-0)

Historic District Commission

The Historic District Commission will hold a public hearing on a certificate of appropriateness (COA 568) for roof replacement at 81-83 East Town St (First Congregational Church). Following the hearing, the commission will vote on the COA, approve February meeting minutes, and discuss old and new business.

• Public hearing on COA 568 for roof replacement at First Congregational Church (81-83 East Town St)
• Vote on COA 568
• Approval of February 19, 2025 meeting minutes
• Chairman's report and discussion of old/new business
• Next meeting scheduled for April 16, 2025

The commission approved COA 568 for 81‑83 East Town St, allowing alteration and replacement of the church roof. The motion was made by Nancy O’Neil, seconded by Dayle Rugh, and passed unanimously. The February 19, 2025 meeting minutes were also approved, with three members voting in favor and one abstaining. The next meeting is set for April 16, 2025.

• Approved COA 568 roof replacement at First Congregational Church (unanimous)
• Approved February 19, 2025 meeting minutes (3‑0, 1 abstain)
• Adjourned meeting at 5:42 PM (unanimous)

Recreation Advisory Board

This meeting has been cancelled. No business will be conducted.

School Building Committee (2020)

The committee will meet to approve payments for professional services across several school sites. Members will also discuss the future project schedule and committee tasks.

• Payment of DRA invoices for Uncas ($143,079.50) and Moriarty ($140,914.45)
• Payment of DRA invoices for Stanton ($66,126.18) and Greeneville ($61,564.49)
• Payment of CSG invoices for Greeneville ($17,286.39), Stanton ($16,850.37), and Uncas ($15,967.07)
• Payment of Downes invoices for Greeneville ($3,694.40) and Stanton ($3,694.40)
• Payment of CSG invoices for Moriarty ($10,220.86), Huntington ($8,350.00), and Teachers ($7,014.40)

The School Building Committee unanimously authorized DRA to proceed into the design development phase for the Uncas and Moriarty Elementary School projects. The committee also approved a consent agenda of invoices totaling $491,688.18 for payment. Reports indicated the Stanton and Greeneville projects are nearing bid opening, with bids due March 19, 2025, and the Greeneville opening may be delayed into the fall.

• Authorized DRA to proceed into design development for Uncas and Moriarty Elementary Schools (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda of invoices totaling $491,688.18 (unanimous)
• Approved February 25, 2025 meeting minutes as amended (unanimous)

Commission on the City Plan

The commission will hold a public hearing and consider action on a special permit for a child care center at 131 Providence Street, postponed from January. New business includes a site plan modification for access and parking improvements at 555 & 575-599 Norwich Avenue to convert the Ponemah Landing building into a restaurant. Additionally, a presentation on Desegregate CT's Work/Live/Ride program is scheduled.

• Public hearing and potential action on special permit SP#24-13 for a child care center at 131 Providence Street (zone NC)
• Site plan modification SDP #1007M(A) for restaurant at Ponemah Landing, 555 & 575-599 Norwich Avenue (zone PMR & Mill-Reuse Overlay District)
• Presentation on Desegregate CT – Work/Live/Ride
• Approval of minutes from February 25, 2025

The Commission on the City Plan voted unanimously to table a site plan modification for a restaurant at Ponemah Landing (555 & 575-599 Norwich Avenue) until April 15, 2025, pending a state DEEP and Uncas Health District investigation into contaminated soil. The Commission also postponed a public hearing for a child care center special permit at 131 Providence Street to the same date. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting included a presentation on transit-oriented housing legislation and staff updates.

• Tabled SDP #1007M(A) for Ponemah Landing restaurant site plan (unanimous)
• Postponed public hearing for SP #24-13 child care center at 131 Providence Street (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of February 25, 2025 meeting (4-0-1)

Personnel & Pension Board

The board is meeting to process retirement applications and pension calculations for city employees. The agenda includes reviewing investment comparisons and extending eligibility lists for specific city roles.

• Pension refund for Laura Hutchens in the amount of $90,626.57
• Pension refund for Stephen Randall in the amount of $45,285.77
• Survivor benefit for Kelli A. Antoniac in the amount of $49,079.81
• Request to extend Fire Inspector and Lineworker Apprentice eligibility lists for six months
• Pension calculation for John R. Johnson at $69,443.12 (reduced to $63,471.01 with survivor benefit)

The Personnel & Pension Board approved three retirement applications, one pension calculation, two refund/rollover requests, a survivorship benefit, two eligibility list extensions, and admitted two employees into the retirement fund. All votes were unanimous. The board also received a UBS investment review with no recommendations made.

• Approved retirement applications for Carl S. Bourne, Theresa Finegan, and John E. Perry (all in favor)
• Approved pension calculation for John R. Johnson: $69,443.12, reduced to $63,471.01 with 100% joint & survivor benefit (all in favor)
• Approved refund/rollover for Laura Hutchens ($90,626.57) and Stephen Randall ($45,285.77) (all in favor)
• Approved survivorship benefit for Kelli A. Antoniac in the amount of $49,079.81 (all in favor)
• Extended Fire Inspector eligibility list for six months (all in favor)
• Extended Lineworker Apprentice eligibility list for six months (all in favor)
• Admitted Bethany Pierce and Tina Wong into the City of Norwich Employees' Retirement Fund (all in favor)
• Acknowledged new employees including Samuel Wilson III as Fire Chief (all in favor)

Senior Affairs Commission

This is a procedural meeting with no specific action items listed. The commission will hear reports from the Director of Human Services and the Manager of the Senior Center, along with a chairperson's legislative update. Public comment and approval of prior minutes are also on the agenda.

• Director of Human Services Report
• Manager of Senior Center Report
• Chairperson’s Report/Legislative Report
• Public comment period
• Approval of prior meeting minutes

The Senior Affairs Commission approved the minutes from October 21, 2024, and received multiple donations. Staff reported that the patio/pavilion project at the Senior Center is starting this week, funded by a $100,000 state grant. A larger $5.2 million project, including a walkway, gazebo, and track, is planned with $4.9 million from a pending grant. The commission also discussed the upcoming city budget and encouraged civic engagement.

• Approved minutes from October 21, 2024 meeting
• Received $250 donation from CSEA Retirees
• Received $250 donation from Sunrise Rotary Club
• Received $1000 donation from Maria's Treasures for Golden Wishes Fund
• Received $320 donation from Knights of Columbus for Golden Wishes Fund
• Received $50 donation in memory of Joe Coutu
• Received $500 donation from a member couple
• Received $20,000 from Lord Foundation for Golden Wishes Fund

Public Works & Capital Improvements (Subcommittee of City Council)

The regular meeting of the Public Works and Capital Improvements Committee scheduled for March 17, 2025 was cancelled due to a lack of quorum. No business was conducted or discussed.

• Meeting cancelled due to lack of quorum

Public Safety (Subcommittee of the City Council)

The Public Safety Subcommittee will meet to discuss ongoing updates regarding CAD and RMS systems. The committee will also receive reports from the City Manager on Fire Chiefs' meetings and updates from various emergency service providers.

• CAD Update
• RMS Update
• City Manager's report on Fire Chiefs' Meetings
• Updates from NPU and American Ambulance
• Updates from Police, Emergency Management, and six local Fire Departments

The Norwich Public Safety Committee met on March 12, 2025, and received updates from police, fire, and ambulance officials. The committee discussed a citizen's safety concerns about dirt bike riders and panhandling, and agreed to keep an item on the agenda about improving emergency medical dispatch response. No formal votes were taken on new policies; the only action was unanimous approval of the previous meeting's minutes.

• Approved February 12, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Discussed panhandling ordinance and citizen safety concerns; no action taken
• Agreed to keep EMD response/dispatch improvement on future agenda
• Heard CAD system remains on track for May go-live
• Heard RMS integration with First Due and Motorola is in client success phase
• Heard NPU will begin annual flushing and resume gas main work on McKinley Avenue
• Heard American Ambulance reported 581 total transports with 160 canceled calls
• Heard police will hold fraud scam presentation April 16 and public meeting on new station March 29

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold public hearings and discuss variance requests for residential and mixed-use projects. The board is considering relief from zoning regulations regarding setbacks, building distances, and usage requirements.

• 39 Mohegan Park Rd: Request to reduce front yard setback and increase accessory apartment size to 588 sq. ft.
• 495 & 499 East Main Street: Request to reduce landscape buffers to 0 ft and building distance to 6 ft.
• 495 & 499 East Main Street: Request to allow structural alterations to exceed 50% of assessed value.
• 71 Main Street: Request to allow residential use on the first floor of a mixed-use building.

The Zoning Board of Appeals approved a variance for a garage and accessory apartment at 39 Mohegan Park Rd, and approved a variance for converting two commercial properties at 495 & 499 East Main Street into nine residential units. The board continued the application for 71 Main Street to its next meeting to get more information from city staff on safety concerns.

• Approved variance for 39 Mohegan Park Rd to reduce front yard setback to 20 ft and allow a 588 sq ft accessory apartment.
• Approved variance for 495 & 499 East Main St to reduce landscape buffer to 0 ft, building distance to 6 ft, and allow structural alterations exceeding 50% of assessed value.
• Continued the application for 71 Main St to the next regular meeting for additional information from the fire marshal and building official.
• Accepted the February 11, 2025 meeting minutes as written.

Youth Service Advisory Board

The Youth Advisory Board will meet to review winter programming and plan for spring activities. The board will also hold a discussion regarding community needs to better support residents.

• Review of babysitting program turnout from February 22
• Winter wrap up of Golf Clinic
• Discussion on community needs and support
• Planning for spring programming

The Youth Service Advisory Board approved the November minutes and discussed community outreach, including a new kindness pantry and a teen-senior yard work program. They also reviewed winter program turnout, with the babysitting program having low attendance but being offered again in spring and summer. No formal votes were taken on new programs; the meeting was primarily informational and planning-focused.

• Approved November minutes (no quorum in January)
• Discussed new kindness pantry with DCF outreach
• Planned to offer babysitting program in spring and summer, possibly at NFA
• Reviewed golf program with 15 slots filled via Bushwood
• Noted summer rec programs will prioritize residents for first month of sign-ups
• Discussed teen-senior yard work program where seniors pay youth

Rehabilitation Review Committee

The Rehabilitation Review Committee (RRC) meeting scheduled for March 11, 2025, was canceled. The notice was issued by Sandra Gaitan-Brown, Program Assistant, on March 3, 2025.

Ethics Commission

The Ethics Commission meeting scheduled for March 10, 2025, was cancelled. The cancellation was due to a lack of agenda items.

Health Equity Committee

The committee will review updates from subcommittees on workforce equity, data collection, direct services, learning, and budget equity. A guest speaker suggestion and citizen comments are also on the agenda. No votes or decisions are scheduled.

• Subcommittee reports on six equity focus areas: Workforce Equity, Data Collection, Direct Services, Learning, Budget Equity
• Discussion of guest speaker suggestions
• Citizen's comments
• Approval of previous minutes
• Chair updates

Inland Wetlands, Water Courses & Conservation Commission

The regular meeting of the Inland Wetlands, Water Courses & Conservation Commission scheduled for March 6, 2025 at 7:00 pm has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for April 3, 2025.

Appoint/ReAppointment SubCommittee-Council

The Appointment & Re-appointment Sub-Committee will conduct interviews for candidates to the Golf Course Authority, Greenville NRZ Committee, Historic District Commission, Plan of Conservation & Development Committee, Public Utilities Commission, and Recreation Advisory Board. The committee will also discuss reappointment applications for the Golf Course Authority.

• Interviews for Golf Course Authority candidates Robert Aldi, Thomas Bower, Edward Nevins at 6:00–6:20 P.M.
• Interview for Greenville NRZ Committee candidate Jessica Mullin at 6:30 P.M.
• Interviews for Historic District Commission candidates Tyler Booth (6:40 P.M.), Megan Campbell (7:20 P.M.), Ed Aberbach (7:30 P.M.), Sean Edgecomb (7:40 P.M.)
• Interview for Plan of Conservation & Development Committee candidate Annabelle Caswell at 6:50 P.M.
• Discussion on reappointment applications for Golf Course Authority: David DeBattista, Michael Driscoll, Susan Dutilly, Raymond Lathrop, Bob Malouf, Richard Podurgiel, Todd Postler, Carol Menard

Greeneville Neighborhood Revitalization Committee

The committee will meet to discuss the 2026 250th update and the Greeneville Youth Council. New business includes a report from the NCDC and discussions regarding a vacant lot and the Leffingwell Inn.

• Vacant lot at the corner of 5th St. and Central Ave.
• Leffingwell Inn 350th celebration
• NCDC Report
• 2026 250th update
• Greeneville Youth Council

The Greeneville NRZ voted to use the trolley replica as storage for the community garden and to erect a plaque. They also applied for a $20,000 Sachem Fund grant for historical programs. The committee approved the February 5, 2025 minutes and adjourned at 6:55 p.m.

• Approved the February 5, 2025 meeting minutes.
• Approved using the trolley replica as storage for the community garden, with a plaque to be erected.
• Applied for a $20,000 grant from the Sachem Fund for lectures, walking tours, trolley tours, and historical placards.
• Adjourned the meeting at 6:55 p.m.; next meeting set for April 2, 2025.

Community Development Advisory Committee

The Community Development Advisory Committee will hold a special meeting to receive presentations from three city entities. The body will then enter deliberations regarding these presentations.

• Presentation by Community Development
• Presentation by Norwich Housing Authority
• Presentation by Norwich Public Works

The Community Development Advisory Committee voted to allocate $628,890 in PY51 funds to three non-public services: $225,000 for NHA JFK Heights Phase II boiler replacement, $225,000 for Norwich Public Works Main St sidewalks, and $178,890 for CD Property Rehabilitation. The meeting also set dates for reviewing public services applications.

• Approved $225,000 for NHA JFK Heights Phase II boiler replacement
• Approved $225,000 for Norwich Public Works Main St sidewalks
• Approved $178,890 for CD Property Rehabilitation
• Set March 24 and March 27, 2025 for public services application reviews

Community Development Advisory Committee

The Community Development Advisory Committee is holding a special meeting to hear presentations from various subrecipients. These presentations include reports from city departments and housing organizations.

• Presentation on Community Development - Radon
• Presentation on Community Development - Matching
• Norwich Public Works presentation
• Norwich Planning and Neighborhood Services / DPW presentation
• Presentations from Norwich Housing Authority, Eastern Connecticut Housing Opportunities, and Thames River Community Services

The Community Development Advisory Committee voted to allocate $819,000 in CDBG reprogramming funds (2018-2023) across six projects, approving full or partial funding for most requests. The Thames River Community Services HVAC upgrade request was not funded, as the committee felt the project was not ready. The allocation was approved unanimously.

• Approved $225,000 for JFK Heights II Boiler Replacement Phase I
• Approved $237,000 for Taftville Sidewalk Revitalization (requested $415,320)
• Approved $90,000 for Demolition for Blight Remediation
• Approved $141,000 for Norwich Improvements (ECHO) (requested $200,000)
• Approved $45,000 for Radon Testing and Remediation (requested $60,000)
• Approved $81,000 for Lead Paint Control Matching Funds
• Denied funding for Thames River Community Services Climate Control & Energy Efficiency System
• Approved minutes of 11/20/24 meeting

School Building Committee (2020)

The School Building Committee will hold an executive session to interview finalists for Construction Manager for the Uncas and Moriarty school projects, followed by discussion and possible action on selection. The committee also will vote on a consent agenda of invoices totaling over $600,000 for work at Stanton, Greeneville, Uncas, and Moriarty schools. Minutes from January and February meetings are scheduled for approval.

• Executive session and selection of Construction Manager for Uncas and Moriarty schools
• Consent agenda includes $274,131.27 invoice (DRA #24005.00 #3) for Uncas and $269,048.66 invoice (DRA #24006.00 #3) for Moriarty
• Stanton school invoices total $28,801.29 (CSG, Downes, DRA, IES)
• Greeneville school invoices total $41,200.49 (CSG, Downes, DRA, IES)
• Approval of minutes from January 22 and February 19 meetings

The School Building Committee unanimously approved hiring O&G Industries as construction manager for the Uncas and Moriarty Elementary School projects. The committee also approved the consent agenda, which included payments totaling over $638,000 for various project invoices. Minutes from the January 22 and February 19 meetings were approved. No votes were taken during the executive session.

• Approved hiring O&G Industries as construction manager for Uncas and Moriarty Elementary School projects (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda with invoices totaling $638,965.64 for Stanton, Greeneville, Uncas, and Moriarty projects (unanimous)
• Approved January 22, 2025 regular meeting minutes as written (6-0, 1 abstention)
• Approved February 19, 2025 special meeting minutes as amended (6-0, 1 abstention)
• Removed selection of finalist for interviews from executive session agenda (unanimous)
• Entered executive session for interviews for Construction Manager for Uncas and Moriarty Schools (unanimous)

Commission on the City Plan

The Commission on the City Plan is holding public hearings and considering action on a two-lot re-subdivision at 40 Connecticut Avenue and a special permit for a child care center at 131 Providence Street, both postponed from January 28, 2025. No other new or old business is listed.

• Public hearing on SUB#439: Two-lot re-subdivision at 40 Connecticut Avenue (Zone BP) with an existing private educational institution building.
• Public hearing on SP#24-13: Special permit for child care center at 131 Providence Street (Zone NC).
• Both items were postponed from the January 28, 2025 meeting.
• Meeting is hybrid: in-person at 23 Union and via Zoom.
• Agenda also includes approval of minutes and a staff report.

The Commission on the City Plan approved a two-lot re-subdivision at 40 Connecticut Avenue (SUB#439), with conditions including a sidewalk waiver and a no-blasting requirement. The public hearing for a child care center special permit at 131 Providence Street (SP#24-13) was postponed to March 18, 2025. Minutes from January 28, 2025 were approved unanimously.

• Approved SUB#439, two-lot re-subdivision at 40 Connecticut Ave, with conditions (unanimous)
• Approved sidewalk waiver for SUB#439 (unanimous)
• Postponed public hearing for SP#24-13, child care center at 131 Providence St, to March 18, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of January 28, 2025 regular meeting (unanimous)

Harbor Management Commission

The Harbor Management Commission will meet to review reports from the Harbor Master and financial records. The body will discuss several new business items including marina towers, a Public Works ramp idea, and the completion of the Heritage Walkway and Howard T. Brown Park.

• Public Works ramp idea
• Heritage Walkway and Howard T. Brown Park completion
• Marina Towers
• Fishing Tournament and Derby details
• Moorings

The Norwich Harbor Management Commission unanimously approved a motion to support raised bill LCO2629, the Harbor Management Act Proposal, which would require DEEP to consider HMC recommendations on harbor projects. The commission also approved its January 2025 financial report and the January 28 meeting minutes with a correction. No other substantive decisions were made; items like the HMC mission statement and moorings were tabled.

• Approved January 28, 2025 meeting minutes with correction (unanimous)
• Accepted January 2025 financial report (unanimous roll call)
• Approved support for raised bill LCO2629 Harbor Management Act Proposal (unanimous roll call)

Fair Rent Commission

The Norwich Fair Rent Commission meeting scheduled for March 20, 2025 has been cancelled. No items will be discussed or decided.

The Norwich Fair Rent Commission approved minutes and discussed a statewide coalition. It heard three rent dispute cases: one was resolved with a recommendation to negotiate, one was tabled over jurisdictional questions, and one was decided in favor of the tenant. No changes to the commission's own process were made.

• Approved minutes of November 21, 2024 meeting
• NFR 2025-023: Recommended landlord negotiate rent increase with tenant; case may return if negotiations fail
• NFR 2025-024: Tabled case pending resolution of jurisdictional question regarding Section 8
• NFR 2025-025: Determined tenant did not owe $200 for February rent; parties advised to negotiate for March

School Building Committee (2020)

The Norwich School Building Committee (2020) will hold a special virtual meeting to enter executive session and review ratings for the Construction Manager RFP/Q for Uncas and Moriarty Schools, then select finalists for interviews. The committee will also discuss and potentially approve a January 27, 2025, proposal from DRA for a facilities assessment and concept design to support a grant application for the Samuel Huntington Central Office Conversion Project.

• Executive session to review Construction Manager RFP/Q ratings for Uncas and Moriarty Schools and select finalist
• Discussion and potential approval of DRA proposal (dated 1/27/25) for Facilities Assessment / Concept Design
• Grant application support for Samuel Huntington Central Office Conversion Project

The committee unanimously approved the order of interviews for construction manager finalists for the Uncas and Moriarty Elementary School projects: Downes Construction, Gilbane, and O&G Industries. They also approved a $7,500 proposal from DRA for a facilities assessment and concept design to support the grant application for the Samuel Huntington Central Office Conversion Project. No votes were taken during the executive session.

• Approved interview order for construction manager finalists: Downes Construction, Gilbane, O&G Industries (unanimous)
• Approved $7,500 DRA proposal for facilities assessment/concept design for Samuel Huntington Central Office Conversion Project (unanimous)

Golf Course Authority

The February 19, 2025 meeting of the Norwich Golf Course Authority has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for March 19, 2025.

• Meeting cancellation announced; next meeting March 19, 2025

Historic District Commission

The Historic District Commission will hold a public hearing on a Certificate of Appropriateness (COA 567) for heat pump condenser units at 170 Broadway, followed by a regular meeting to act on COAs, approve January minutes, and discuss old and new business.

• Public hearing on COA 567 for 170 Broadway (Huntington Broadway LLC) – heat pump condenser units
• Action on Certificate(s) of Appropriateness
• Approval of January 15, 2025 regular meeting minutes

The Historic District Commission approved a Certificate of Appropriateness for installing eight heat pump condenser units at 170 Broadway, with a stipulation that screening be placed around the units. The motion passed 4-0 with one abstention. The commission also approved the minutes from the January 15, 2025 meeting. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved COA 567 for heat pump condenser units at 170 Broadway with screening stipulation (4-0, 1 abstention)
• Approved minutes of January 15, 2025 regular meeting (4-0, 1 abstention)

Volunteer Firefighter Relief Fund Committee

The committee will discuss investment recommendations from Rodger Metzger and review a fiduciary oversight report by USI Consulting. Members will also consider a new benefit application and approve projected finances for FY2025-26.

• Benefit application for Todd Milhomme (Taftville) for a monthly benefit of $690
• Projected FY2025-26 pension payments totaling $537,113
• Review of December 31, 2024 Fiduciary Oversight Review by USI Consulting
• Appointment of new members: Thomas R. Jones, Robert Ross, Eric A. LaJoie, and Ashley Nicholas
• Quarterly treasurer's report showing an ending balance of $4,203,294.84

The committee unanimously approved the USI investment report, the treasurer's report, and the November minutes. It also approved quarterly withdrawals of $46k from investments for FY2025-26, accepted four new members, and approved a monthly benefit of $690 for Todd Milhomme. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved USI investment report as presented (unanimous)
• Approved treasurer's report for quarter ended Dec 31 (unanimous)
• Approved November 18 minutes (unanimous)
• Acknowledged $46k quarterly withdrawals from investments for FY2025-26 (unanimous)
• Accepted new members: Thomas R. Jones, Robert Ross, Eric A. LaJoie, Ashley Nicholas (unanimous)
• Approved benefit for Todd Milhomme: $690/month, March 2025 (unanimous)

Public Works & Capital Improvements (Subcommittee of City Council)

The Public Works and Capital Improvements Committee will meet to consider updates on public works projects and property disposition. New business includes a discussion on an accessible fishing platform at Mohegan Park and a review of paper roads. The committee will also hear citizen comments and approve prior meeting minutes.

• Mohegan Park – Accessible Fishing Platform proposal
• Discussion on paper roads
• Public Works Project Updates
• Property Disposition

The Public Works & Capital Improvements Committee voted unanimously to recommend that the full City Council sell four city-owned properties: a mixed-use commercial property on Broadway, a single-family lot at 230 Vergason Ave, a multi-family property at 57 Roath St, and to keep the old landfill on Corning Rd as municipal property. The committee also discussed paper roads, with the Director of Public Works to investigate possible changes, and heard a proposal for an accessible fishing platform at Mohegan Park, with a cost estimate to be prepared.

• Recommended sale of Broadway property (Map 93, Block 3, Lot 53) as mixed-use commercial (unanimous)
• Recommended keeping old landfill on Corning Rd (Map 104, Block 1, Lot 23) as municipal property (unanimous)
• Recommended sale of 230 Vergason Ave as single-family dwelling lot (unanimous)
• Recommended sale of 57 Roath St for multi-family development (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of January 21, 2025 meeting (unanimous)

Personnel & Pension Board

The Personnel & Pension Board will consider applications for normal retirement from a police officer and a maintenance mechanic, as well as requests for refunds of pension contributions from four former employees. The board will also acknowledge notifications of death for three retired employees, with survivor benefits to be paid to two spouses, and vote on admitting four new employees into the city retirement fund.

• Normal retirement for Police Officer Rodman L. Cappiello effective May 1, 2025
• Normal retirement for Senior Maintenance Mechanic Thomas Gaudreau (NPU) effective April 22, 2025
• Refund of excess contributions for former Police Officer Steven F. Deloreto in the amount of $2,578.43
• Survivor benefit of $18,441.50 to spouse Melissa Gavigan for late Police Department retiree Francis Gavigan Jr.
• Survivor benefit of $31,041.56 to spouse Bonita R. Kirby for late Fire Department retiree Thomas W. Kirby

The Personnel & Pension Board approved two retirement applications, four pension refund/rollover requests, and acknowledged three deaths with survivor benefits. The board also admitted four employees into the retirement fund, acknowledged four new hires, and accepted the First State Trust Agreement.

• Approved retirement for Rodman L. Cappiello (Police Officer) effective May 1, 2025
• Approved retirement for Thomas Gaudreau (Senior Maintenance Mechanic, NPU) effective April 22, 2025
• Approved refund of $2,578.43 to Steven F. Deloreto
• Approved refund of $12,550.78 to Reyni S. Joseph
• Approved refund of $40,215.52 to Robert Kilpatrick
• Approved refund of $943.68 to Catherine Petrosky
• Approved survivor benefit of $18,441.50 to Melissa Gavigan
• Approved survivor benefit of $31,041.56 to Bonita R. Kirby

Ice Arena Authority

The Norwich Ice Arena Authority will hold a special meeting to discuss and potentially act on new lease terms. The body may enter an executive session before making a recommendation to the city regarding the lease proposal.

• Discussion and possible action on new lease proposal recommendations to the city

The Norwich Ice Arena Authority met in a special session and unanimously voted to recommend that the City of Norwich adopt a new lease with Norwich Rose Garden Ice Arena, LLC (NRGIA), with an effective date of July 1, 2024. The recommendation was made after members reviewed the final draft and counsel's documented changes.

• Recommended adoption of new lease with NRGIA, effective 7/1/2024 (unanimous roll call)

Public Safety (Subcommittee of the City Council)

The Public Safety Committee will hear department updates from police, fire, ambulance, and emergency management, and receive a report on the CAD RMS system and Fire Chiefs' meetings. No votes or specific actions are scheduled; the agenda consists of routine updates and citizen comment.

• CAD RMS system update (ongoing business)
• City Manager's report on Fire Chiefs' meetings
• Department updates from NPU, American Ambulance, Police, Emergency Management, and six fire departments
• Citizen comment period (3 minutes per speaker, name and address required)

The Public Safety Committee met and received updates from police, fire, and EMS departments. No formal votes were taken on policy items; the only action was unanimous approval of the previous meeting's minutes. Key updates included the CAD/RMS implementation target of May 15, 2025, a reported homicide and bank robbery in January, and the announcement that Samuel Wilson will become the next Norwich Fire Department Chief starting February 18, 2025.

• Approved January 8, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Heard CAD/RMS update: target implementation May 15, 2025
• Heard police report: January had 4,922 calls, 128 arrests, 1 homicide, 1 bank robbery
• Heard fire department updates: Norwich 540 calls, Taftville 83, Yantic 67, Occum 24, East Great Plain 82
• Noted Samuel Wilson named next Norwich Fire Chief, starting Feb 18, 2025
• Discussed Taftville pager and radio issues, including EFS 20 Marine Group Channel reprogramming

Southeastern CT Regional Resources Recovery Authority

The Southeastern Connecticut Regional Resources Recovery Authority holds a regular meeting to approve minutes from January, receive the treasurer's and wood grinder reports, and hear executive director updates on the 2025 Household Hazardous Waste schedule, the annual financial audit, and a board subcommittee discussion. No public hearings or major decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Act on minutes of January 8, 2025 meeting
• Treasurer's Report
• Wood Grinder Report
• Executive Director Reports: HHW 2025 Schedule and Medial Distribution, Annual Financial Audit Update, Board Subcommittee Discussion
• Review Authority Calendar

Rehabilitation Review Committee

The regularly scheduled February 11, 2025 meeting of the Rehabilitation Review Committee has been cancelled. No agenda items were discussed or decided.

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold public hearings and then deliberate on two variance requests. One seeks a use variance to build a single-family home at 105 Oneco Street, which is in a Neighborhood Commercial Zone where homes are not normally allowed. The other requests a side-yard setback reduction from 10 feet to 5 feet for a carport at 155 Baltic Road.

• V# 24-12: Use variance to build a single-family home at 105 Oneco Street in NC Zone
• V# 25-01: Setback reduction from 10 ft. to 5 ft. for a 22x20 carport at 155 Baltic Road
• Both items are taken up as public hearings followed by possible decisions

The Zoning Board of Appeals denied a use variance for a single-family home at 105 Oneco Street, voting unanimously against it. The board approved a side-yard setback reduction for a carport at 155 Baltic Road, with conditions. Minutes from the December 10, 2024 meeting were accepted as amended.

• Denied use variance for single-family home at 105 Oneco Street (unanimous)
• Approved side-yard setback reduction for carport at 155 Baltic Road (4-1)
• Approved carport with amendment limiting to single-story, max 18 ft peak height
• Accepted December 10, 2024 minutes as amended (unanimous)

Ethics Commission

The Ethics Commission meeting scheduled for February 10, 2025, was cancelled. The cancellation was due to a lack of agenda items.

Health Equity Committee

The Health Equity Committee will meet to receive updates and reports from five sub-committees. These groups focus on workforce equity, data collection, community engagement, professional development, and budget equity.

• Report on Work Force Equity & Work Place Inclusion
• Report on Data Collection & Dissemination
• Report on Direct Services & Community Engagement
• Report on Impactful Learning & Professional Development
• Report on Budget Equity & Legislative advocacy

The committee approved the January 13, 2025 meeting minutes unanimously. Chair Zuzel reported on a draft health equity plan, and the committee decided to structure it around the 13 points from the establishing order, incorporating current agency efforts rather than recommendations. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved January 13, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Decided to structure draft plan around the 13 points from the establishing order
• Decided to incorporate current agency efforts instead of recommendations in the plan

Fair Rent Commission

The February 6, 2025 special meeting of the Norwich Fair Rent Commission was cancelled. No business was conducted.

Inland Wetlands, Water Courses & Conservation Commission

The regular meeting of the Inland Wetlands, Water Courses & Conservation Commission scheduled for February 6, 2025 has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for March 6, 2025.

Greeneville Neighborhood Revitalization Committee

The Greeneville Neighborhood Revitalization Committee will meet to discuss several ongoing items including a blight update, the Central Avenue and North Main Street intersection, and a fishing event under old business. New business includes appointments to the NRZ Advisory Board, reimbursement requests, and the Greeneville Youth Group.

• Blight update discussion
• Central Ave./North Main St. intersection
• Fishing event planning
• NRZ Advisory Board appointments
• Reimbursements and Greeneville Youth Group

The Greeneville Neighborhood Revitalization Committee approved a motion to allow 2025 office supply purchases to be reimbursed through the NRZ account without a separate vote each time, provided receipts are given to the city. The committee also discussed sidewalk repairs, an intersection reconfiguration, a youth group, and input on an empty lot. The January minutes were approved.

• Approved January 8, 2025 minutes (motion by Fidrych, second by N. Procko)
• Approved streamlined office supply reimbursements for 2025 (motion by Fidrych, second by Strenkowski)

Ice Arena Authority

The Norwich Ice Arena Authority will hold a special meeting to discuss and possibly take action on negotiating new lease terms. The authority may enter executive session and then make a recommendation to the city regarding the lease proposal.

• Discussion and possible action on negotiation of new lease terms
• Possible executive session followed by recommendation to the city
• City staff members may be invited to attend

The Norwich Ice Arena Authority met virtually and discussed a proposed new lease with NRGIA, the rink operator. No votes were taken on the lease; NRGIA's Lisa Fedick said she would review the terms with her partners and counsel. The authority requested a status report within a week and offered an additional meeting if needed.

• Entered executive session to discuss lease negotiations (passed by roll call)
• No votes taken on new lease proposal
• Requested status report from NRGIA within a week
• Adjourned at 7:49pm (unanimous)

Commission on the City Plan

The Commission will hold public hearings and potentially act on a special permit for a pre-engineered aluminum pergola at 46 West Main Street and a two-lot re-subdivision at 452 Plain Hill Road. They will also consider postponing two other public hearings (SUB#439 at 40 Connecticut Avenue and SP#24-13 at 131 Providence Street) to the February 25 meeting. Additionally, the agenda includes a site plan review for a subdivision at 173 Old Canterbury Turnpike and a referral for a use variance at 105 Oneco Street.

• SP#24-12: Public hearing for a 1,300 sq. ft. pergola/enclosure in Special Flood Hazard Area at 46 West Main Street (Marina at American Wharf).
• SUB#438: Public hearing for a two-lot re-subdivision with existing dwelling at 452 Plain Hill Road.
• SUB#440: Site plan review for a two-lot subdivision to create an interior lot at 173 Old Canterbury Turnpike.
• V#24-12: Referral for a use variance at 105 Oneco Street to allow a single-family home in a Neighborhood Commercial zone.
• Action to postpone SUB#439 (40 Connecticut Avenue) and SP#24-13 (131 Providence Street child care center) to February 25, 2025.

The Commission on the City Plan approved a special permit for a pergola/enclosure at the Marina at American Wharf (46 West Main Street), along with a coastal area management application and waiver requests. It also approved two re-subdivisions (452 Plain Hill Road and 173 Old Canterbury Turnpike) with conditions, and supported a use variance for 105 Oneco Street. Two public hearings were postponed to the February 25, 2025 meeting.

• Approved SP#24-12 for pergola at 46 West Main Street (unanimous)
• Approved CAM application 24-02 (unanimous)
• Approved waiver request for bond estimate, drainage calculations, A-2 Survey, color renderings (unanimous)
• Approved SUB#438 re-subdivision at 452 Plain Hill Road (unanimous)
• Approved sidewalk waiver for SUB#438 (unanimous)
• Approved SUB#440 re-subdivision at 173 Old Canterbury Turnpike (unanimous)
• Approved sidewalk waiver for SUB#440 (unanimous)
• Supported use variance V#24-12 for 105 Oneco Street (3-2)

Harbor Management Commission

The Norwich Harbor Management Commission will hold a regular meeting to hear the Harbor Master and financial reports, and discuss new business items including a consultant engagement, a fishing tournament and derby, Marina Towers, Heritage Walkway and American Wharf, and mooring possibilities on the Thames River.

• Consultant Geoff Steadman
• Sub-committee discussion on Fishing Tournament & Derby details
• Discussion of Marina Towers
• Heritage Walkway & American Wharf
• Mooring possibilities on the Thames River

The Harbor Management Commission approved a $357.33 reimbursement to Bob Phoenix for printing tournament rules and palm cards, and accepted the November and December 2024 financial reports. They discussed grant approvals for the Heritage Walkway and Howard T. Brown Park projects, and decided to take down the Marina Towers and issue an RFP for development. A mission statement was tabled until the next meeting.

• Approved $357.33 reimbursement to Bob Phoenix for tournament printing (unanimous)
• Accepted November and December 2024 financial reports (unanimous)
• Approved November 26, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Decided to take down Marina Towers and issue RFP for development
• Tabled mission statement discussion until next meeting

School Building Committee (2020)

The School Building Committee will vote on approving over $522,000 in invoices from CSG, DRA, Downes, and IES for Stanton, Greeneville, Moriarty, and Uncas schools. They will also discuss a timeline for a construction manager RFP for Uncas and Moriarty, and consider grant applications for Teachers Middle School and the Central Office (Huntington).

• Approval of CSG invoices totaling $124,085.59 for multiple schools
• Approval of DRA invoices totaling $379,592.95, including $82,023.93 for Greeneville subject to revision
• Approval of Downes invoices ($13,785.60) and IES invoices ($5,156.80)
• Discussion of CM RFP timeline for Uncas and Moriarty schools
• Discussion of grant applications for Teachers Middle School and Central Office (Huntington)

The committee approved the consent agenda containing invoices for the Stanton, Greeneville, Moriarty, and Uncas school projects, totaling over $500,000. They also scheduled a special meeting for February 19, 2025, to review construction manager proposals. No other formal votes were taken; most of the meeting was spent on project updates.

• Approved consent agenda with invoices for Stanton, Greeneville, Moriarty, and Uncas projects (unanimous)
• Scheduled special meeting for February 19, 2025, to review CM proposals and hold executive session

Personnel & Pension Board

The Personnel & Pension Board will set the 2025 interest rate for employee pension contributions and consider Fire Chief Tracy Montoya's normal retirement effective March 29, 2025. The board will also approve pension calculations and refunds, including a $59,520.42 calculation for a retired police officer. Old business includes a tabled proposal from Milliman for an experience study. New employees and retirees will be admitted to the pension fund.

• 2025 interest rate for employee pension contributions to be set
• Retirement application of Fire Chief Tracy Montoya (effective March 29, 2025)
• Pension calculation of $59,520.42 for retired Police Officer Joel F. Grispino
• Six pension contribution refunds totaling $118,433.16 (including interest)
• Milliman's Experience Study proposal tabled from November 19, 2024

The Personnel & Pension Board approved UBS's recommendation to terminate Eagle Mid Growth and allocate funds to the Fidelity Mid Cap Index. They also approved the 2025 interest rates, a retirement application for Fire Chief Tracy Montoya, a pension calculation for a retired police officer, and multiple refund/rollover applications. The board tabled Milliman's Experience Study and an anonymous letter for future review.

• Approved terminating Eagle Mid Growth and allocating to Fidelity Mid Cap Index (all in favor)
• Approved 2025 interest rates for employee contributions (all in favor)
• Approved retirement application for Fire Chief Tracy Montoya effective March 29, 2025 (all in favor)
• Approved pension calculation of $59,520.42 for retired Police Officer Joel F. Grispino (all in favor)
• Approved six refund/rollover applications totaling $118,434.16 (all in favor)
• Approved survivor benefit of $7,194.94 for David M. Hudyma (all in favor)
• Admitted eight employees into the retirement fund (all in favor)
• Approved Frances Melendez's request to join the pension fund with two options (all in favor)

Public Works & Capital Improvements (Subcommittee of City Council)

The Public Works and Capital Improvements Committee is meeting to review past minutes, hear citizen comments, and discuss old business including project updates and property disposition. No new business items are listed. The agenda is largely procedural with no concrete proposals or dollar amounts specified.

• Approval of previous meeting minutes
• Public Works project updates (no specifics provided)
• Property disposition discussion

The Public Works and Capital Improvements Committee recommended that Peter Procko fill out a monument application for the proposed use of land at 687-725 North Main St to house a trolley replica. The committee also discussed ongoing public works projects, including the Uncas Leap Heritage Park signs and the Armstrong Tennis Courts bathrooms, which are on hold for winter. No formal decisions were made beyond approving the previous meeting's minutes.

• Approved minutes of December 16, 2024 meeting (unanimous)
• Recommended monument application for trolley replica at 687-725 North Main St
• Adjourned meeting at 4:16 p.m. (unanimous)

Fair Rent Commission

The Fair Rent Commission will meet to approve previous minutes and conduct case reviews. The body will also discuss an FRC conference.

• Case reviews
• Discussion regarding FRC conference

The January 16, 2025 meeting of the Norwich Fair Rent Commission was cancelled due to lack of a quorum. No substantive decisions were made; the agenda items (approval of prior minutes, conference discussion, case reviews, and old/new business) were not addressed.

Ice Arena Authority

The Norwich Ice Arena Authority will meet to discuss and potentially take action on a new lease proposal. The meeting may include an executive session for these negotiations.

• Discussion and possible action regarding negotiation of new lease terms

The Norwich Ice Arena Authority met virtually and approved the minutes from October 17, 2024. No formal report was received from Shannon Fitzgerald, but the operator reported on rink operations and a fundraiser. The board discussed the new lease, decided an executive session was not needed, and scheduled a special meeting to negotiate final terms. No substantive decisions were made beyond approving the minutes.

• Approved minutes from October 17, 2024 (unanimous)
• Scheduled special meeting for lease negotiation
• Discussed removing cooling tower replacement date requirement from lease proposal

Historic District Commission

The Norwich Historic District Commission will hold a public hearing on a Certificate of Appropriateness application for alteration/replacement of roofing at 21 West Town Street. The regular meeting will also consider action on the COA, approve minutes, and discuss the UCFS Mural Project. New officers will be elected.

• Public Hearing on COA 566 - 21 West Town Street (roofing alteration)
• Action on Certificate of Appropriateness applications
• Approval of December 18, 2024 regular meeting minutes
• Discussion of UCFS Mural Project
• Vote on new officers

The Historic District Commission unanimously approved a Certificate of Appropriateness for a roof replacement at 21 West Town Street. The commission also elected new officers, with Regan Miner as Chairperson, Gregory Johnson as Vice-Chair, and Nancy O'Neil as Secretary, over one dissenting vote. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved COA 566 for roof replacement at 21 West Town Street (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of December 18, 2024 regular meeting (unanimous)
• Elected Regan Miner as Chairperson, Gregory Johnson as Vice-Chair, Nancy O'Neil as Secretary (3-1)

Golf Course Authority

The Norwich Golf Course Authority will review financial reports, hear updates on the Bridge Project at Hole #9 and dam removal/stream bank erosion, and receive a restaurant operation report from Jason Bromley of Caddy Shack II. The meeting also includes adoption of prior minutes and committee reports.

• Bridge Project – Hole #9 update
• Dam Removal & Stream Bank Erosion Issue
• Restaurant Operation report by Jason Bromley, Caddy Shack II
• Financial Reports review
• Receipt/adoption of November 13, 2024 special meeting minutes

The Norwich Golf Course Authority approved a motion to prioritize completing proposed work on the 9th hole bunker, with estimated costs of $24,700. They also accepted the December 2024 financial report, which showed a net loss of $81,578.46 and a cash balance of $92,912.75. The bridge replacement project was reported as essentially completed, with over $8,000 in ARPA funds returned to the city.

• Approved minutes of Nov 13, 2024 special meeting (7-0)
• Approved minutes of Dec 4, 2024 special meeting (7-0)
• Accepted December 2024 financial report (7-0)
• Approved motion to prioritize 9th hole bunker work (7-0)

Recreation Advisory Board

The Norwich Recreation Advisory Board will meet for a budget update and a program/facilities update covering the track, bathrooms, and swimming area at 75 Mohegan Road. The agenda is primarily procedural with no specific actions or dollar amounts listed.

• Budget update
• Track facilities update
• Bathrooms update
• Swimming area update

The Norwich Recreation Advisory Board met and confirmed the 2025 budget is complete. The board discussed the track project, which is pending legislative approval, and noted that bathroom construction will begin in spring. Interviews for a vacant coordinator position are underway, and the swimming area will be discussed further at a future meeting.

• Confirmed 2025 budget is set
• Track project pending legislative approval
• Bathroom construction to start in spring
• Coordinator interviews being conducted

Public Parking Commission

The Public Parking Commission will consider selling the Upper Broadway Lot, decommissioning the Main Street Garage elevator, adopting a 2025-26 budget, and a policy change to prevent double fees on protested tickets. They will also receive financial reports and an update on downtown parking lease negotiations.

• Consideration of disposing of Upper Broadway Lot
• Consideration of decommissioning Main Street Garage elevator
• Budget for 2025-26
• Protested tickets not doubling while waiting for a hearing
• Update on negotiation of downtown parking leases

The Public Parking Commission approved the FY2026 budget of $263,500, decommissioned the Main Street Garage elevator, and adopted a policy preventing protested tickets from doubling while awaiting hearings. They also referred the potential disposition of the Upper Broadway Lot to Planning & Neighborhood Services. All decisions were unanimous.

• Approved FY2026 PPC budget of $263,500 (unanimous)
• Approved decommissioning Main Street Garage elevator and evaluating handicapped spaces (unanimous)
• Approved policy that protested tickets do not double while awaiting hearing (unanimous)
• Referred Upper Broadway Lot disposition to Planning & Neighborhood Services (unanimous)
• Accepted financial report for six months ended Dec 31, 2024 (unanimous)
• Accepted comptroller's memo (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of Oct 8, 2024 special meeting (unanimous)

Rehabilitation Review Committee

The January 14, 2025 meeting of the Norwich Rehabilitation Review Committee has been cancelled. No decisions or discussions will take place.

• Meeting cancelled; no business conducted

Youth Service Advisory Board

The Norwich Youth Service Advisory Board will review minutes, hear updates on the Norwich Public Schools partnership and prevention programs, and discuss winter programming and field service changes. The meeting is primarily informational and discussion-based, with no binding votes expected.

• Review and approve November 2024 minutes
• Update on Norwich Public Schools partnership / NFA satellite office
• Discussion of prevention & social emotional learning groups, mentoring, bingo nights, parent engagement
• Winter programming and program updates including progress and barriers
• Updates on field service changes (DCF, juvenile probation, mobile crisis Norwich PD, NYFS, NFA)

The Youth and Family Advisory Board met on January 14, 2025, but adjourned at 3:05pm because there was no quorum. No decisions were made. The next meeting is scheduled for March 11, 2025.

Ethics Commission

The Norwich Ethics Commission meeting scheduled for January 13, 2025, has been cancelled due to no agenda items. No business was conducted.

• No items were considered; meeting cancelled.

Health Equity Committee

The Health Equity Committee will meet to discuss updates and receive reports from six focus areas. These areas include workforce equity, data collection, community engagement, professional development, budget equity, and legislative advocacy.

• Subcommittee report on Work Force Equity & Work Place Inclusion
• Subcommittee report on Data Collection & Dissemination
• Subcommittee report on Direct Services & Community Engagement
• Subcommittee report on Impactful Learning & Professional Development
• Subcommittee report on Budget Equity & Legislative advocacy

The Norwich Health Equity Committee met on January 13, 2025, and approved the minutes from the November 18, 2024 meeting unanimously. The committee discussed updates on a Syrian family sponsorship and potential data sharing with Data Haven, but no substantive policy decisions were made. The meeting was procedural, with no guest speaker or subcommittee reports.

• Approved minutes of November 18, 2024 regular meeting (unanimous)
• Discussed data sharing from Data Haven for committee report (no action taken)
• Discussed Syrian family sponsorship by Jewish Federation (no action taken)

Mohegan Park Improvement & Development Advisory Committee - Disbanded Feb 01, 2025

The January 9, 2025 meeting of the Mohegan Park Improvement & Development Advisory Committee was cancelled. The committee has been disbanded as of February 1, 2025.

• Meeting cancelled; no items discussed or decided

Inland Wetlands, Water Courses & Conservation Commission

The Inland Wetlands, Watercourses & Conservation Commission will consider a jurisdictional ruling for a two-lot subdivision at 173+0 Old Canterbury Turnpike, as well as address an unauthorized land disturbance violation at 18 Brownwood Lane. The meeting also includes approval of December 5, 2024 minutes and other procedural items.

• IWWCC #25-01(JR): Subdivision request for 173+0 Old Canterbury Turnpike, requiring jurisdictional ruling; property of Karen Geode, Zone R-40
• Violation: Unauthorized land disturbance in upland review area at 18 Brownwood Lane, Zone R-40

The commission unanimously approved a jurisdictional ruling for a two-lot subdivision at 173+0 Old Canterbury Turnpike, determining that proposed work occurs outside wetlands and the upland review area. It also unanimously withdrew a violation notice for an unauthorized pond at 18 Brownwood Lane after finding no evidence of wetland impact.

• Approved jurisdictional ruling for IWWCC #25-01(JR) at 173+0 Old Canterbury Turnpike (unanimous)
• Withdrew violation for unauthorized land disturbance at 18 Brownwood Lane (unanimous)
• Approved December 5, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous, Hyde abstained)

Plan of Conservation & Development Plan Implementation Committee

This regular meeting of the Plan of Conservation and Development Implementation Committee has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for April 9, 2025, at 6:00 pm in the Lower-Level Conference Room of 23 Union, Norwich, CT. The agenda contains only this cancellation notice.

• Meeting cancelled; no business conducted

Greeneville Neighborhood Revitalization Committee

The Greeneville Neighborhood Revitalization Zone Committee will meet to review the Post Giving Tree program and receive an update on Capehart. The agenda also includes routine items like call to order, quorum determination, and approval of minutes. No specific proposals or financial figures are detailed in the agenda.

• Post Giving Tree Review
• Capehart Update

The Greeneville Neighborhood Revitalization Committee approved the December 4, 2024 minutes and reported receipt of a $12,500 Project Longevity grant for fire hydrant painting, planters, and trolley location. The Giving Tree program distributed approximately 140 hats, mittens, and scarves. The committee discussed the Capehart Property and noted a voting member position is open, with applications through the City of Norwich website. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved December 4, 2024 minutes (motion by Fidrych, second by Buchert)
• Received $12,500 Project Longevity grant for hydrant painting, planters, trolley location

Public Safety (Subcommittee of the City Council)

The Public Safety Subcommittee will review ongoing business regarding a panhandling ordinance and a CAD RMS update. The meeting also includes department updates from police, emergency management, and multiple fire departments.

• Discussion of Panhandling Ordinance
• CAD RMS Update
• Department updates from NPU and American Ambulance
• Updates from Police and Emergency Management
• Updates from Norwich, Taftville, Yantic, Occum, East Great Plain, and Laurel Hill Fire Departments

The Public Safety Committee met and heard reports from police, fire, and emergency services. No formal votes were taken on policy items. The committee discussed the CAD/RMS system implementation, a pending panhandling ordinance, and received detailed updates from the Norwich Police Department, American Ambulance, NPU, and all fire departments. The meeting minutes from November 13, 2024, were approved unanimously.

• Approved November 13, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Heard update on CAD/RMS system, targeting April 2025 implementation
• Discussed panhandling ordinance, pending with city attorney
• Noted NPU gas main replacement projects for spring 2025
• Heard police department completed firearm transition to 9mm
• Noted police department's critical needs: new station and BearCat vehicle
• Heard Taftville Fire Department's critical needs, including new HOOD system
• Heard Yantic Fire Department's critical need: replacement of HURST tool