Old Lyme public meetings in 2021
40 substantive meetings from 2021, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Board of Finance
The Board of Finance will meet to elect a Board Chair and review financial reports from November 2021. The body will also discuss a potential appropriation for the Sound View Sidewalk/Transit Hub.
- Election of Board of Finance Chair
- Potential appropriation for Sound View Sidewalk/Transit Hub
- November 2021 Financial Reports
Water Pollution Control Authority
The Water Pollution Control Authority will review budget updates and construction bids for the Sound View Sewer and Misc Area B Project. The body will also hold an executive session regarding the Cost Sharing Agreement with Old Lyme's private beaches.
- Executive session on amending the Cost Sharing Agreement with Old Lyme's Private Beaches
- Status of construction bids for Sound View Sewer and Misc Area B Project
- Update from Design Review Task Force on Sound View Sewer project
- Sewer Ordinance gap update and planning
- Discussion on additional WPCA funding
Water Pollution Control Authority
The Water Pollution Control Authority will review budget updates and expenses. The body will discuss the Sound View Sewer and Misc Area B Project, including design reviews and sewer ordinance gaps. An executive session is scheduled to discuss amending the cost sharing agreement with Old Lyme's private beaches.
- Executive session on Cost Sharing Agreement with Old Lyme's Private Beaches
- Sound View Sewer and Misc Area B Project status
- Intermunicipal Agreements (IMAs) with East Lyme and New London
- Sewer Ordinance gap update
- Additional WPCA funding
Board of Finance
The Board of Finance will review the acquisition of Ames Open Space and a possible appropriation for the Sound View Sidewalk. The body will also review financial reports from August 2021.
- Acquisition of Ames Open Space
- Possible appropriation for Sound View Sidewalk
- August 2021 Financial Reports
Pension Committee
The Pension Committee is meeting to review the Investment Policy Statement and discuss plan updates. The session includes reports from third-party administrator PASI and record keeper T. Rowe Price.
- Investment Policy Statement Review
- Updates on Fee Stabilization and Plan Expense Account
- T. Rowe Price update regarding fee changes
- T. Rowe Price update regarding Stable Value Change/Reenrollment
- Communication updates for plan participants
Water Pollution Control Authority
The Water Pollution Control Authority will review budget updates and expenses. The body is discussing the status of cost-sharing agreements and design reviews for the Sound View Sewer and Misc Area B Project.
- Sound View Sewer and Misc Area B Project cost sharing and IMAs with East Lyme and New London
- Design Review Task Force update
- Sewer Ordinance gap planning
- Additional WPCA funding
Water Pollution Control Authority
The Water Pollution Control Authority Design Review Task Force is meeting to discuss a strategy to assist residents with well abandonment. The body will also review minutes from April 6, 2021.
- Discussion of strategy for resident well abandonment
Board of Finance
The Board of Finance will review financial reports from July 2021 and discuss carry overs and transfers. The meeting includes updates on the Transfer Station Building and the Grassy Hill Road Bridge.
- July 2021 Financial Reports
- Transfer Station Building discussion
- Grassy Hill Road Bridge discussion
- Carry overs and transfers
Water Pollution Control Authority
The authority is meeting to review budget updates and expenses. Members will discuss the status of the Sound View Sewer and Misc Area B Project, including cost sharing and design reviews.
- Budget update and planning
- Review of new invoices
- Sound View Sewer and Misc Area B Project cost sharing agreement status
- Intermunicipal Agreements (IMAs) with East Lyme and New London
- Sewer Ordinance gap update and planning
Board of Finance
The Board of Finance will review financial reports and discuss items for the Town Meeting. Discussions include the Transfer Station Building, the Grassy Hill Road Bridge, and the sale of two lots.
- Emergency Management funding for Pandemic: $40,087
- Emergency Management funding for Tropical Storm Isaias: $39,639
- Sale of two lots
- Sound View Parking Fees
- Grassy Hill Road Bridge
Board of Finance
The Board of Finance will meet to review financial reports and discuss the American Rescue Plan. Other agenda items include the approval of minutes from the May 17, 2021 meeting.
- Discussion of American Rescue Plan
Board of Finance
The Board of Finance will determine the mill rate for the 2021-2022 fiscal year. The body will also consider specific appropriations for technology and infrastructure projects.
- Setting of the mill rate for FY 2021-2022
- $17,000 appropriation for CT Computer Services for email migration
- $6,500 for Sound View Sidewalks carryover for BSC Group Engineers
- Board of Selectmen waiver of bidding process for Town auditor
- PGN Library Improvement Fund
Water Pollution Control Authority
The Water Pollution Control Authority will review budget updates and expenses. The body will discuss the Sound View Sewer and Misc Area B Project, including cost sharing and inter-municipal agreements. An executive session is scheduled to discuss an inter-municipal agreement.
- Sound View Sewer and Misc Area B Project status
- Cost Sharing Agreement and IMAs with East Lyme and New London
- Design Review Task Force update
- Sewer Ordinance gap review regarding State requirements
- Budget update and invoice review
Board of Finance
The Board of Finance is conducting a budget hearing. No detailed agenda was provided for this meeting.
- Budget hearing
Water Pollution Control Authority
The authority will discuss budget updates and expenses. The meeting includes a review of the Sound View Sewer and Misc Area B Project, specifically regarding cost sharing and design considerations.
- Sound View Sewer and Misc Area B Project cost sharing and IMAs with East Lyme and New London
- Design Review Task Force updates on well abandonment, grinder pumps, and traffic control plans
- Review of Sewer Ordinance gaps with State requirements
- Budget update and review of new invoices
Board of Finance
The Board of Finance is meeting to consider a recommended expenditure for a replacement project. The funds would be drawn from the Building Improvement Fund.
- Proposed $19,000 expenditure for transfer station office replacement project
Water Pollution Control Authority
The Water Pollution Control Authority Design Review Task Force is meeting to discuss technical specifications and regulatory requirements for water infrastructure. The group will review pump maintenance and the authority of the DPH regarding non-potable wells.
- Zoning requirements for moving the force main on Portland Avenue
- Grinder pump use, maintenance, and costs
- Bioxide location and downstream WPCA requirements
- DPH authority to regulate non-potable wells
- Traffic control bid item
Pension Committee
The Pension Committee is meeting to review actions taken in 2020 and discuss the timing and content of correspondence to plan participants regarding plan changes. The meeting includes an annual review with PASI and T. Rowe Price.
- Review of 2020 actions
- Proposed correspondence to active and inactive participants regarding plan changes
- Annual review with Ron Fishman and Tom Rianhard (PASI)
- Annual review with Dan Mattson (T. Rowe Price)
Board of Finance
The Board of Finance will review budget items for the Tax Collector’s Office, Ethics Commission, and Valley Shore Communications. Members will also hold a discussion regarding the mill rate.
- Mill rate discussion
- Tax Collector’s Office budget (201 General Government)
- Ethics Commission budget (202 Boards and Commissions)
- Valley Shore Communications budget (205 Public Safety)
- Police body camera storage and administrative fee to the Town of Lyme
Ethics Commission
The Ethics Commission is holding a special meeting to review potential changes to its Code. The body will also discuss its budget and quarterly meeting schedule.
- Amendments to Code
- Budget discussion
- Quarterly meeting schedule
Board of Finance
The Board of Finance will discuss tax abatements for several local non-profits and museums. The body will also review revenue items and capital project fund transfers.
- Tax abatements for PGN Library, Florence Griswold Museum, Lyme Academy College of Fine Arts, Lyme Art Association, and OL Historical Society
- Tax abatements for Lymewood and Ryefield Manor
- Capital Project Funds transfer out
- Police body camera storage
- Administrative fee to the Town of Lyme
Board of Finance
The Board of Finance is meeting to review tax abatements and various board and commission budgets. The agenda includes a discussion on capital projects and the suspense list.
- Tax abatements for Lymewood, Ryefield Manor, and HOPE
- Budget reviews for PGN Library, Florence Griswold Museum, Lyme Academy College of Fine Arts, Lyme Art Association, and OL Historical Society
- Budget reviews for Tax Collector’s Office, Ethics Commission, Historic District Commission, and Sound View Commission
- Harbor Management Contracted Services
- Capital Project Discussion
Water Pollution Control Authority
The Water Pollution Control Authority will review budget updates and expenses. The body is discussing the Sound View Sewer and Misc Area B Project, including cost sharing and design reviews. Members will also review gaps between the Sewer Ordinance and state requirements.
- Sound View Sewer and Misc Area B Project status
- Cost Sharing Agreement and IMAs with East Lyme and New London
- Design Review Task Force update
- Well abandonment letter project
- Sewer Ordinance gap review regarding state requirements
Ethics Commission
The Ethics Commission will hold a special meeting to discuss a complaint during an executive session. The body will also discuss its budget.
- Executive session to discuss complaint
- Budget discussion
Board of Finance
The Board of Finance is meeting to discuss the Regional School District #18 and various town department budgets. The agenda includes reviews of the Youth Service Bureau, Animal Control, and the Old Lyme Historical Society. The board will also examine general government and boards and commissions expenses.
- Regional School District #18 budget review
- Youth Service Bureau budget review
- Animal Control budget review
- Old Lyme Historical Society budget review
- General Government and Boards and Commissions budget reviews
Board of Finance
The Board of Finance will hold a special meeting to fill a vacancy for the position of Board of Finance Alternate member, Judith Read.
- Fill vacancy of Board of Finance Alternate member, Judith Read
Board of Finance
The Board of Finance is holding a special meeting to fill the vacancy for a regular member position held by Janet Sturges.
- Fill vacancy of Board of Finance Regular member, Janet Sturges
Zoning Commission
The Zoning Commission is holding a special meeting to continue a public hearing regarding a property at 23 Hartung Place. The commission will consider a special permit application for interior renovations and a roof modification.
- Special Permit Application for 23 Hartung Place to convert a cellar bedroom to mechanical storage and create a second-floor master bedroom suite
- Proposed roof modification at 23 Hartung Place to increase height by 2 feet, partially within the East side setback
Ethics Commission
The Ethics Commission will hold a special meeting including an executive session. The agenda includes calling the meeting to order and setting the next meeting date.
- Executive session
Board of Finance
The Board of Finance will discuss budget items related to the Lymes’ Senior Center, fire services, and the Social Service Department. The meeting includes reviews of funding for multiple social service agencies and transit services.
- Lymes’ Senior Center (206-0670)
- Fire Services (205-0540) and Fire Protection (205-550)
- Social Service Agencies including Literacy Volunteers, Women’s Center, and Shoreline Soup Kitchen
- Old Lyme Visiting Nurse (206-0630)
- Estuary Transit District (206-0640) and Estuary Services (206-0650)
Zoning Commission
The special meeting scheduled for August 12, 2021, was cancelled. The agenda had included a public hearing on zoning regulation amendments and a special permit application for 250 Shore Road.
- Cancelled special permit for three 10,500 sq. ft. commercial buildings at 250 Shore Road
- Cancelled petition to amend zoning regulations regarding setbacks in R-10, R-15, and R-20 zones
- Cancelled proposal for new Special Permit requirements for Offsite Construction Staging and Storage
- Cancelled repeal of regulations 9.1.3, 9.1.3.1, 9.1.3.2, 9.1.3.3 and 9.07
Zoning Commission
The Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing and special meeting to consider a permit for a bedroom conversion and roof addition at 23 Hartung Place. The body will also address a driveway modification at 43 Hatchetts Hill Road and discuss zoning regulation changes.
- Special Permit Application for bedroom conversion and roof height increase at 23 Hartung Place
- Special Permit Modification for a loop driveway at 43 Hatchetts Hill Road
- Discussion of Zoning Regulation changes
- Discussion of Coastal Resilience and Adaptation Study (tabled)
- Discussion of Hazard Mitigation Plan Update
Ethics Commission
The Ethics Commission scheduled a special meeting for February 11, 2021. The agenda consists of procedural items and a planned executive session.
- Executive session
Board of Finance
The Board of Finance will meet to discuss various town expenditures and capital project funds. The agenda includes reviews of sanitation, recycling, and public works funding, as well as debt services.
- Parks and Recreation funding for Town Woods Park, Fireworks, and Memorial Day
- Municipal Refuse Collection and Single Stream Recycling
- Connecticut Resource Recovery Authority (CRRA) item 213-1300-056-000
- Capital Project Funds for Revaluation, Info tech, and Road Improvement
- Debt Services including Principal (9000) and Interest (9001)
Board of Finance
The Board of Finance will discuss personnel salaries and budget items for private beach associations. The meeting also includes reviews of police services and other public safety expenditures.
- Salaries Kelsey/Russell
- Budget reviews for 10 Private Beach Associations
- Police Services budget (Resident State Police and Municipal Police)
- Public safety items including Emergency Management, Ambulance, and Fire Protection
Board of Selectmen
The Board of Selectmen will meet to consider several commission appointments and review project updates. Discussions include the Grassy Hill Rd. Bridge and preparations for the Annual Town Meeting.
- Appointments for Economic Development, Halls Rd. Impr. Committee, Parks & Rec, Rogers Lake Authority, Sound View Commission, and Tree Commission
- Project updates for Sound View Sidewalks, Hains Park Restroom Bldg., and Ferry Rd. Sidewalk
- Discussion of options for Grassy Hill Rd. Bridge
- Drafting agreement for Tantummaheag Landing
- Annual Town Meeting items: Citizen of the Year, Town Report, Affordable Housing Ordinance, and polling location change
Board of Finance
The Board of Finance will review the FY 2022 budget and financial reports. The body will also consider a request from the Ledge Light Health District regarding a share of CARES Act funding.
- FY 2022 Budget Review
- Ledge Light Health District request for 10% share of Old Lyme’s $42,577 CARES Act Grant
Ethics Commission
The Ethics Commission is holding a special meeting to consider a new member. The body will discuss and vote on the application of Claudia Schmauss.
- Membership application of Claudia Schmauss
Board of Selectmen
The Board of Selectmen is holding a special meeting to review the FY 2022 Town Budget. This review determines how town funds are allocated for the upcoming fiscal year.
- FY 2022 Town Budget Review
Board of Selectmen
The Board of Selectmen will meet to consider the approval of a police union contract and the Town Meeting agenda. The body will also conduct a review of the FY 2022 Town Budget.
- Approval of Police Union Contract (1 July 2020 – 30 June 2024)
- Approval of Town Meeting Agenda
- FY 2022 Town Budget Review