Preston public meetings in 2023

Redevelopment Agency

The Redevelopment Agency will meet to review site operations and a master list. The body will also discuss the annual calendar submission and the start of the FY25 budget process.

• Site operations and site clean up
• Master list review
• Annual calendar submission
• FY25 budget kickoff

Board of Selectmen

The Regular Board of Selectmen meeting scheduled for December 27, 2023, has been cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled for January 10, 2024.

Democratic Town Committee

The regular monthly meeting of the Preston Democratic Town Committee scheduled for December 25, 2023, has been cancelled.

Youth Services Bureau

The board is considering a pilot Homework Club at PPMS starting January 27. Members are also discussing the establishment of a Gift Closet for local families.

• Appointment of Resident State Trooper Kris Fisher for a three-year term ending December 31, 2026
• Proposed Homework Club pilot at PPMS on Wednesdays and Thursdays with $50/day staff compensation
• Motion to allocate funds from the Programming line (ending 5610) for the Homework Club
• Discussion of a Gift Closet for families in need
• Possible motion to purchase a locking storage cabinet for the library

Redevelopment Agency

The agency is meeting to review task group activities regarding finances and site operations. The body will also discuss the FY25 budget kickoff and annual calendar submission.

• FY25 Budget Kickoff
• Annual Calendar Submission
• Annual Preservation Easement Reminder
• Site Operations / Site Clean Up task group activity

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen will discuss the Poquetanuck Village Traffic Calming Master Plan Phase III and a resolution regarding the discontinuance of a portion of Fort Point Road. The meeting includes several board reappointments and the processing of specific tax refunds.

• Poquetanuck Village Traffic Calming Master Plan Phase III/Poquetanuck Cove and Village Heritage Trail resolution
• Resolution for the discontinuance of a portion of Fort Point Road
• Tax refunds including $466.00 and $565.78 to Toyota Lease Trust
• Reappointments for Ethics Commission, Youth Services Advisory Board, and Senior Affairs Committee
• CLA Engineers amendment

Housing Authority

The Preston Housing Authority is holding a regular meeting to review the treasurer's report and discuss old business. The body will address a CHFA grant and the proposal to make Lincoln Park a non-smoking facility. An executive session is scheduled to discuss tenant concerns.

• CHFA grant
• Proposal to make Lincoln Park a non-smoking facility
• Executive session regarding tenant concerns

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing and discuss a variance request for a property at 3 Holdsworth Road. The board will also address membership changes, including a resignation and a new appointment.

• Public hearing for ZBA #2023-05: Variance of Section 15.7 regarding 20% lot coverage at 3 Holdsworth Road
• Appointment of Kate Estabrook to the board
• Resignation of Nicole Serra
• Discussion of board By-Laws

Preston Board of Education

The Board of Education will review October financial reports and the budget planning calendar. The meeting includes a superintendent update on testing and grade K age requirements, as well as first readings of several school policies.

• First reading of policies regarding safety, 504 compliance, fraud prevention, and security
• Review of October 2023 financial reports
• Update on the budget process including health insurance
• Review of the outcome from the December 7, 2023 Special Town Meeting
• Presentation on testing and grade K age requirements

Preston Board of Education

The December 7, 2023, meeting of the Preston Board of Education Finance Committee was cancelled.

Senior Affairs Committee

The Senior Affairs Committee will meet to review financial reports and updates on the American Rescue Plan Act. The body will discuss the replacement of a vehicle and repairs for buses and vans.

• American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) update
• Vehicle replacement
• Bus and van repairs
• Turkey giveaway

Youth Services Bureau

The board is meeting to elect officers for January, revise public comment by-laws to align with town ordinance, and plan 2024 programming. The body will also review the annual report for the Board of Finance.

• Proposed by-law revision to align public comment with Town Ordinance 03.06.08
• Motion to approve funding for 5th and 7th grade D.A.R.E. class materials and supplies
• Discussion of programming ideas including a Homework Club, Middle School Mentorship, and a parenting webinar
• Planning for 'Stuff a Cruiser' event on December 16 at Preston City Fire House
• Annual election of Chair, Vice Chair, and Secretary

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission is holding public hearings on a temporary moratorium for short-term rentals and a food waste to compost facility. The body will also discuss zoning amendments for child care homes and review several individual zoning permits.

• ZTA #2023-07: Proposed temporary moratorium on short-term rentals
• Site Plan #2023-01: Food waste to compost facility at 132 Route 12
• ZTA #2023-08: Amendment to definitions for Family or Group Child Care Homes
• Zoning permits for short-term rentals at 119 Route 2A, 1 Route 2, 8 Amos Road, 240 Route 164, 12 North Shore Road, and 146 Route 2
• Zoning permit for an accessory apartment at 153 Branch Hill Rd.

Parks & Recreation Commission

The commission is meeting to review community forum results and discuss future recreation and open space opportunities. The body will also address goals for updating the POCD Schedule Planner.

• Disbursement of $4,740.00 for Timber Rail Replacement
• Appointment of Danielle LePage and Nate Charron to commission seats
• Review of FY23 reporting for Summer Enrichment Grant funding
• Discussion of Youth Basketball 23/24 and Preston Little League updates
• Treasurer's report showing General Fund balance of $115,638.82

Preston Board of Education

The Board of Education will conduct an election of officers and review the Superintendent's updates. The meeting includes a required board vote on the confirmation of bond repurposing and a review of the budget planning draft calendar.

• Election of Board Officers
• Confirmation of Bond Repurposing (Board Vote Required)
• Review of Budget Planning Draft Calendar
• Superintendent update on HVAC Grant and Strategic Plan

Democratic Town Committee

The Democratic Town Committee will meet to review the 2023 election results and the Registrar of Voters for 2024. The meeting includes reports from the treasurer and updates from various town officials.

• Review of 2023 Election Results
• Discussion regarding Registrar of Voters for 2024
• Treasurer's Report

Conservation & Agricultural Commission

The commission is meeting to discuss old business including clustered zoning regulations and the Plan of Conservation and Development (POCD). The agenda also includes reports on the Amos Lake Association and planning for a 2024 meeting calendar.

• Clustered Zoning Regulations — Agri hood Planning
• State Hospital Development
• POCD and Farm Market proposal for POCD
• Dandelion Earth Day Contest - 2024
• Amos Lake Association 'paddles in the water' report

Preston Board of Education

The Finance Committee will meet to discuss fiscal year updates and future budget development. The agenda includes reviews of the FY23 closeout, FY24 updates, and FY25 development.

• FY23 Closeout review
• FY24 Update discussion
• FY25 Development planning
• Approval of October 12, 2023, meeting minutes

Preston Board of Education

The scheduled November 16, 2023, meeting of the Board of Education Finance Committee has been cancelled.

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen is meeting to issue a legal notice for a Special Town Meeting on December 7. This upcoming meeting will address EMS revenue, bonding repurposing, and salary increases. The Board will also select engineers for several local infrastructure projects.

• Special Town Meeting notice for December 7 regarding EMS Revenue Ordinance and bonding repurposing
• Proposed salary increases for Town Clerk/Tax Collector and First Selectperson
• Proposed discontinuance of a portion of Fort Point Road
• Selection of engineers for Poquetanock Cove, Village Heritage Trail, and Traffic Calming Plan
• Re-appointment recommendation for Francis Ennis to the PRA

Housing Authority

The Preston Housing Authority will hold a special meeting to address old business and new funding requests. Discussions include facility rules for Lincoln Park and apartment occupancy limits.

• CHFA grant
• Patio 9-A
• Marijuana use in apartments
• Proposal to allow two people in efficiency apartments
• Proposal to make Lincoln Park a non-smoking facility

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold public hearings regarding lot coverage variances for properties on Holdsworth Road. The board will also discuss its by-laws and set the 2024 meeting calendar.

• ZBA #2023-04: Variance of Section 15.7 for 20% lot coverage at 7 Holdsworth Road (Rosemary O’Lone)
• ZBA #2023-05: Variance of Section 15.7 for 20% lot coverage at 3 Holdsworth Road (Timothy Wynosky)
• ZBA #2023-03: Appeal of Zoning Enforcement Officer’s Notice of Violation at 3 Holdsworth Road (Withdrawn)

Preston Board of Education

The regular Board of Education meeting originally scheduled for November 13, 2023, has been moved to November 27, 2023. Additionally, the Finance Committee meeting previously set for November 9, 2023, is rescheduled to November 16, 2023.

• Rescheduling of regular BOE Meeting to 11-27-2023
• Rescheduling of BOE Finance Committee meeting to 11-16-23

Preston Board of Education

The scheduled Finance Committee meeting for November 9, 2023, has been moved to November 16, 2023. Additionally, the regular Board of Education meeting originally set for November 13, 2023, is rescheduled to November 27, 2023.

• Finance Committee meeting rescheduled to 11-16-23
• Regular BOE Meeting rescheduled to 11-27-2023

Redevelopment Agency

The Redevelopment Agency will meet to review task group activities. The agenda consists of procedural items and updates on finances, site operations, and the master list.

• Discussion of finances
• Review of site operations and site clean up
• Review of the master list

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen is meeting to handle several commission appointments and discuss strategic updates. They are calling a Special Town Meeting on December 7 to vote on reducing the number of Preston Redevelopment Agency members from ten to five.

• Partial call of Special Town Meeting on December 7, 2023, to reduce PRA members from 10 to 5
• Appointment of Danielle LePage and Nathan Charron to the Parks and Recreation Commission
• Appointment of Holly Cyr to the Preston Housing Authority
• Reappointment of Frank Ennis to the Preston Redevelopment Agency
• Updates on Strategic Plan, Textile and Food Scrap Recycling, and Solar

Senior Affairs Committee

The Senior Affairs Committee is meeting via teleconference to review financial reports and old business. The body will discuss a turkey giveaway and the replacement of a vehicle.

• American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) update
• Flu & Pneumonia Clinic wrap-up
• Turkey giveaway
• Vehicle replacement

Youth Services Bureau

The Preston Youth Services Advisory Board will meet to approve minutes, review finances, and discuss vacancies and appointments. They will vote on funding for D.A.R.E. program materials and consider by-law revisions to align public comment rules with town ordinance. The board will also review its annual report and plan programming for the year.

• Motion to approve funding for D.A.R.E. 5th and 7th grade class materials and supplies
• Appointment of Sada Hammond as community member (seat 9) recommended to Board of Selectmen
• Vacancies: youth organization representative and two community members
• By-law revision to align public comment with Town Ordinance 03.06.08
• Annual report for Board of Finance due at end of calendar year

Redevelopment Agency

The Preston Redevelopment Agency is holding a regular meeting to accept prior minutes, hear task group updates on finances, site operations/cleanup, and the master list, and consider the reappointment of Frank Ennis. Public comment is limited to 3 minutes per person, with a total of 15 minutes.

• Reappointment of Frank Ennis to the agency
• Task group updates on finances, site operations/cleanup, and master list
• Public comment period with 3-minute limit per speaker

Board of Selectmen

The Preston Board of Selectmen is holding a regular meeting to handle appointments, including filling a vacancy on the Youth Services Advisory Board, and to discuss several business items. Key items include a legal services proposal for the Preston Riverwalk, a state agreement for rights-of-way projects, and appointing a hearing officer for zoning and blight. The board will also review tax refunds and receive a strategic planning update.

• Appointment of Sada Hammond to Preston Youth Services Advisory Board, term ending Dec. 31, 2024
• PRA: Preston Riverwalk — updated legal services proposal from Bruce Chudwick, Shipman & Goodwin
• State of Connecticut DOT Master Municipal Agreement for Rights of Way Projects
• Appointment of Hearing Officer for Zoning and Blight
• Tax refunds: $13.06, $368.09, $64.54

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Preston Planning and Zoning Commission will hold public hearings on a proposed bed & breakfast at 8 Amos Road and a zoning text amendment for detailed road design requirements in Village Districts. They will also continue a hearing on a 1-lot re-subdivision at 115 River Road, discuss a draft short-term rental fine procedure, and consider discontinuing a portion of Fort Point Road.

• Public hearing: SpEx #2023-01, change of use from single-family home to bed & breakfast at 8 Amos Road
• Public hearing: ZTA #2023-06, adding Section 12.3.2 on road design in Village Districts
• Continued hearing: SUB #2023-02, 1-lot re-subdivision at 115 River Road
• New business: discontinuance of a portion of Fort Point Road
• Zoning permit: ZP#2023-07, short-term rental at 27 Drawbridge Road

Parks & Recreation Commission

The Preston Parks & Recreation Commission is holding a regular meeting to discuss park maintenance and development, including timber rail replacement and ARPA-funded projects, as well as membership openings and program updates. The agenda includes public comment sessions and standard reports.

• BOF approved funding for replacement of 1060' of timber rail at Community Park
• ARPA-funded project: Pavilion Roof (Christopher Home Improvement Corp.)
• Open positions: 2 Regular Members and 2 Alternate Members
• Fall program registration open
• Community events: Yard sale and Trunk or Treat

Democratic Town Committee

The Preston Democratic Town Committee is holding its regular monthly meeting. The agenda includes routine items like approving minutes and the treasurer's report, plus planning for the 2023 campaign, Election Day ballot, and a campaign mailing. Town officials may provide updates, and there is time for public comment.

• 2023 Campaign planning
• Election Day ballot discussion
• Registrar of Voters item
• Campaign mailing discussion
• Updates from town boards (BoS, BoE, BoF, PRA, P&Z, Youth Services)

Conservation & Agricultural Commission

The Preston Conservation and Agricultural Commission is holding its regular monthly meeting. The agenda includes old business items like clustered zoning regulations, State Hospital development, and the Plan of Conservation and Development, plus new business on sustainable programs and a native plants conference. No public hearings are scheduled.

• Discussion of Clustered Zoning Regulations and Agri hood Planning
• State Hospital Development update
• Tri-Town Trail Association seeking CAC board representation
• Farm Market proposal for POCD
• Membership vacancy to be addressed

Preston Board of Education

The Board of Education will convene a special meeting in executive session. The agenda includes a report on safety and security walkthroughs and a discussion regarding a leasing contract for the Central Office relocation.

• Safety and Security Walk Through Report
• Leasing Contract: Central Office Re-Location

Preston Board of Education

The Board of Education will review superintendent updates and committee reports. The agenda includes votes on several policies and the disposal of obsolete books.

• Vote on disposal of obsolete books (Policy 3260)
• First reading of policies 3323 and 3324 regarding goods and services
• Review of policy 1110.3 regarding communication with the School Advisory Board
• Financial and capital updates from the Director of Finance

Preston Board of Education

The Finance Committee will discuss fiscal year closeouts and updates for FY24. The meeting also includes discussions regarding capital and encumbrance policies.

• FY23 Closeout
• FY24 Update
• Capital policy and Board discussions
• Encumbrance Policy

Redevelopment Agency

The Preston Redevelopment Agency is holding its regular meeting to accept prior minutes, receive communications, and discuss administrative matters including finances, site operations, and a master list. The agency will also review an updated legal services proposal from Shipman & Goodwin. Public comment is limited to 3 minutes per person, with a total session cap of 15 minutes.

• Review of Shipman & Goodwin updated legal services proposal
• Discussion of finances, site operations/cleanup, and master list
• Acceptance of September 27, 2023 meeting minutes

Board of Selectmen

The Preston Board of Selectmen will hold a regular meeting to accept minutes, review correspondence and reports, and handle appointments or resignations. The main business items are a discussion of the Connecticut Land Mobile Radio Network (CLMRN) and an update on the Capital Plan. The board will also consider a list of tax refunds totaling approximately $1,000.

• Discussion of Connecticut Land Mobile Radio Network (CLMRN)
• Capital Plan Update
• Tax refunds: Jacquelyn M. Andersen ($12.77, $11.44), Joseph Ombalshey ($37.37), Ruben G. Britos ($29.61), Frank C. Laquitara ($20.00), Francis K. Goma ($115.00), Jeffery L. & Katie A. Gates ($657.97), Merton M. Walton ($18.00), Thomas J. Lanphear ($30.08), Janice Majcher ($12.83), George F. & Theresa L. Loughery ($40.00), Alera D. WHT ($6.02)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Preston Zoning Board of Appeals is holding a continued public hearing on a variance appeal (ZBA #2023-03) filed by Timothy Wynosky for property at 3 Holdsworth Road, appealing a Notice of Violation from the Zoning Enforcement Officer. The board will also review minutes from its September 11 meeting, discuss by-laws, and take public comment.

• Continued public hearing: ZBA #2023-03 variance appeal by Timothy Wynosky for 3 Holdsworth Road
• Appeal of Zoning Enforcement Officer's Notice of Violation
• Approval of September 11, 2023 regular meeting minutes
• Discussion of ZBA by-laws
• Public comment limited to 3 minutes per person, 15 minutes total

Senior Affairs Committee

The Preston Senior Affairs Committee is meeting to discuss routine business including minutes, financial reports, and old business items. Key topics include the annual flu and pneumonia clinic, an update on American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds, and an executive session to address legal matters.

• Annual Flu & Pneumonia Clinic tabled from October 2021
• American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) update
• Executive session to address legal matters
• Public comment limited to 3 minutes per person, 15 minutes total

Youth Services Bureau

The Preston Youth Services Advisory Board is meeting to review its financial report, approve minutes, and discuss programming updates for 2022-2023, including summer camps and community events. The board will also address vacancies for a youth organization representative and two community members, and plan programming goals for 2023-2024.

• Financial report review
• Vacancies: youth org rep and two community members
• Summer Sizzler & Kona Ice budgeted $875 (250 kids x $3.50)
• Approved $2,300 for young adult books and $1,985 for library passes
• Programming ideas: D.A.R.E., homework club, mentorship program, parenting webinar

Board of Selectmen

The Preston Board of Selectmen will hold a regular meeting with public comment, approval of prior minutes, and reports. The main business includes updates on solid waste, capital planning, strategic planning, and a budget realignment, followed by an executive session and potential action on discontinuing a portion of Fort Point Road as required by the Property Disposition and Development Agreement.

• Public comment limited to 3 minutes per person, 15 minutes total
• Solid Waste Update (no fee discussion)
• PRA Budget Realignment
• Executive session on attorney-client privileged communications regarding Fort Point Road
• Action on discontinuance of a portion of Fort Point Road

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Preston Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing on a 1-lot re-subdivision at 115 River Road, and will discuss draft text amendments to the Village District streetscape requirements and short-term rental regulations. The agenda also includes routine items like minutes approval, correspondence, and a ZEO report.

• Public hearing: SUB #2023-02, 1-lot re-subdivision at 115 River Road (John Venables, applicant; Timothy Bowles, owner)
• Draft text amendment to Section 12 Village District adding streetscape detail requirements
• Draft text amendment to STR adding procedure and fine for violators
• Zoning permit ZP#2023-06 for short-term rental at 86 Lakeview Drive (Muskrats LLC, David Moulson)
• POCD progress update

Parks & Recreation Commission

The Preston Parks & Recreation Commission is holding its regular meeting to review financial reports, discuss park maintenance and development projects, and receive updates on programs and community events. The commission will also address open member positions and recent correspondence, including a grant application.

• Treasurer's report: General Fund $115,638.82, P&R Checking $84,563.22, PCP Savings $24,497.50, Investment CD $20,729.82
• Community Park paving completed 9/13/23 as part of Eversource Easement Agreement
• Ash tree removal from Community Park
• Parks & Recreation Director position filled by James Przybylski, started 8/28/23
• Open positions: 2 Regular Members & 2 Alternate Members

Board of Selectmen

The Preston Board of Selectmen will consider a proposed $50 annual fee for Transfer Station stickers, replacing the current free stickers for residents. The board will also discuss a bid waiver for road striping and guide rail work, an ordinance creating a special revenue fund for EMS proceeds, and a tax refund of $398,764.76 to Covanta Energy Group.

• Proposed $50 annual Transfer Station sticker fee per household (up to two stickers), replacing $0 fee
• Bid waiver requests for line striping on multiple roads and guide rail installation on Swantown Road
• Ordinance for Special Revenue Fund for EMS Proceeds
• Tax refund to Covanta Energy Group: $398,764.76
• Planning and Zoning Commission: 381 Route 2 short-term rental violation

Board of Selectmen

The Preston Board of Selectmen is holding a special meeting that consists primarily of an executive session to discuss confidential attorney-client privileged communications, as permitted by Connecticut law. The meeting also includes public comment and adjournment, but no other substantive business is listed.

• Executive session for attorney-client privileged communications
• Public comment period
• Special meeting at Town Hall Upper-Level Meeting Room

Redevelopment Agency

The Preston Redevelopment Agency is holding its regular monthly meeting. The agenda includes accepting the minutes from the previous meeting, receiving communications, and hearing reports from task groups on finances, the master list, and site operations. Public comment is limited to 3 minutes per person, with a total of 15 minutes for the session.

• Acceptance of August 9, 2023 meeting minutes
• Task group updates: finances, master list, site operations/cleanup
• Public comment period (3 minutes per person, 15 minutes total)

Preston Board of Education

The Preston Board of Education will discuss the superintendent's updates on new staff members and the relocation of the central office. The meeting also includes financial reports for fiscal years 2023 and 2024.

• Superintendent’s update on new staff and faculty for 2023-2024
• Update on the re-location of Central Office
• Financial/Capital Report for FY23 wrap-up and FY24 update

The Board accepted the consent agenda and approved the August FY23 financial reports. Members discussed potential central office relocation options and upcoming capital needs for the PPMS elevator and phone system.

• Accepted consent agenda as submitted
• Approved August FY23 financials dated 9-6-23 (Unanimous)

Preston Board of Education

The Board of Education scheduled a special meeting for September 11, 2023. The meeting is designated as an executive session to discuss matters related to collective bargaining.

• Executive Session regarding Collective Bargaining per General Statute 1-210 (b)(9)

The Board of Education met in executive session to discuss a personnel topic. The board approved a collective bargaining agreement with the CT State Employees Association (CSEA), SEIU Local 2001.

• Approved collective bargaining agreement with CSEA, SEIU Local 2001 for July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2026

Library Board of Trustees

The Preston Public Library Board will review the treasurer's report, director's update on budget, annual appeal, ARPA projects, and discuss new business including CD renewals.

• Budget Update
• Annual Appeal
• ARPA Projects
• CD Renewals

Housing Authority

The Board approved a snow removal contract for the upcoming season and the monthly treasurer's report. A proposed patio installation was tabled for financial review. The Board also noted the resignation of member Sara Vegliante.

• Approved snow removal contract with Tyler Rokowski for $15,600
• Approved Treasurer's report and expenses
• Approved August 14, 2023 meeting minutes
• Tabled $2,875 patio installation at apartment 9-A pending financial review

Zoning Board of Appeals

The board approved the meeting minutes from August 14, 2023. A public hearing regarding a notice of violation at 3 Holdsworth Road was postponed for 65 days per the applicant's request. Updated by-laws were distributed for future review.

• Approved August 14, 2023 meeting minutes
• Continued public hearing for ZBA #2023-03 (Timothy Wynosky, 3 Holdsworth Road) to a later date

Preston Board of Education

The Finance Committee met to discuss fiscal year updates and administrative policies. The agenda includes reviews of the FY23 closeout and the FY24 update.

• FY23 Closeout review
• FY24 Update discussion
• Capital items review
• Encumbrance Definition/Policy discussion

The Board of Education Finance Committee approved the August 10, 2023, meeting minutes and recommended that the full Board approve the August 2023 financial report. Members discussed a projected FY23 underspend of roughly $185,000 and an upcoming review of the 5-Year Bonded Plan.

• Approved August 10, 2023, Finance Committee meeting minutes
• Recommended full Board approval of the August 2023 Board of Education Financial Report

Senior Affairs Committee

The committee accepted the Fiscal Year 2022-2023 budget report and the budget report for July 1 through August 30. Members discussed upcoming vehicle repairs and the use of ARPA funds for parking lot upgrades.

• Approved June 6, 2023 meeting minutes
• Approved Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Budget report
• Approved July 1 through August 30 budget report

Democratic Town Committee

The committee approved nominations for Board of Finance vacancies and appointed a new DTC alternate. Members also reviewed the current treasury balance and discussed the 2023 municipal campaign.

• Approved July minutes (unanimous)
• Appointed Kate Estabrook as DTC alternate (unanimous)
• Endorsed Robert Castronova for 4-year Board of Finance vacancy (unanimous)
• Endorsed Nicholas Vegliante as placeholder for 2-year Board of Finance vacancy (unanimous)
• Confirmed Kate Estabrook will fill Zoning Board of Appeals vacancy
• Confirmed Laurie Castronova will remain on ballot for Planning & Zoning Alternate
• Confirmed Jerry Grabarek will remain on ballot for Zoning Board of Appeals Alternate

Conservation & Agricultural Commission

The Commission approved a letter to Ms. Cartwright regarding the sale of an easement on Mary-Dora Preserve to Eversource, excluding condition #5. Members discussed a potential farmer's market location on Route 12 and noted that the Right to Farm and farm equipment tax exemption ordinances are heading to a Town Meeting vote.

• Approved letter to Ms. Cartwright regarding Mary-Dora Preserve easement sale to Eversource, excluding condition #5 (Opposed: M. Snurkowski)
• Approved July 24, 2023 meeting minutes
• Tabled Clustered Zoning Regulations — Agrihood Planning

Board of Selectmen

The Preston Board of Selectmen is meeting to handle routine business, including appointments, tax refunds, and a proposed fee change. The most consequential item is a proposed $50 annual fee for Transfer Station stickers, replacing the current free sticker with proof of residency. The board will also discuss a drainage easement deed for Deerbrook Road and a legal notice for a special town meeting.

• Proposed $50 annual Transfer Station sticker fee per household (up to 2 stickers)
• Resignation of Rebecca Hayes from Inland Wetlands & Watercourses Commission; appointment as regular member (term to Jan 1, 2027)
• Appointment of Kate Estabrook to Zoning Board of Appeals (term to Nov 21, 2023)
• Deed for drainage easement for Deerbrook Road
• 12 tax refunds totaling $1,221.83 (e.g., Lai Trust $544.88, Donna Ceccarelli $236.93)

The Board of Selectmen scheduled a Special Town Meeting to adopt a Right to Farm Ordinance and an additional $100,000 property tax exemption for farm machinery. The Board also approved several commission appointments, a drainage easement for Deerbrook Road, and a series of tax refunds. Discussions regarding transfer station fee increases were tabled until September 13.

• Called Special Town Meeting for Aug 31 to adopt Right to Farm Ordinance and $100,000 farm machinery tax exemption (Unanimous)
• Approved appointment of Rebecca Hayes as regular member of Inland Wetlands & Watercourses Commission (Unanimous)
• Approved appointment of Kate Estabrook as regular member of Zoning Board of Appeals (Unanimous)
• Approved Deed for the Drainage Easement for Deerbrook Road (Unanimous)
• Approved 12 tax refunds totaling $1,043.11 (Unanimous)
• Tabled Transfer Station/Landfill fee increase discussion until Sept 13
• Approved August 9, 2023 meeting minutes as amended (Unanimous)

Board of Selectmen

The Preston Board of Selectmen is holding a special meeting that consists almost entirely of an executive session to discuss confidential attorney-client privileged communications, as permitted under Connecticut law. The agenda includes no other substantive business items, only procedural steps like call to order, public comment, and adjournment.

• Executive session for confidential attorney-client privileged communications under CT General Statutes Sections 1-200(6)(E) and 1-210(b)(10)

The Board of Selectmen met in a special executive session to discuss confidential attorney-client privileged communications. No actions or votes were taken during the session.

• Approved motion to enter executive session (unanimous)
• Approved motion to adjourn meeting (unanimous)

Redevelopment Agency

The Preston Redevelopment Agency's regular meeting scheduled for August 23, 2023, is canceled. The next meeting will be held in September 2023.

• Regular meeting of August 23, 2023 canceled
• Next meeting scheduled for September 2023

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Commission approved a permanent access easement for Eversource and renewed an excavation permit for 29 Burton Road with updated bond requirements. A short-term rental application for 86 Lakeview Drive was tabled, and the Commission authorized legal action against an unpermitted rental at 381 Route 2.

• Approved Eversource Permanent Access Request (unanimous)
• Approved excavation renewal permit for 29 Burton Road with $61,731.11 bond for Phase 1 and $55,106.43 bond for Phase 2
• Tabled short-term rental application for 86 Lakeview Drive until September 11th (unanimous)
• Approved signing a letter to the First Selectwoman to refer 381 Route 2 to the Town Attorney for zoning violations (unanimous)
• Approved July 25, 2023 meeting minutes as amended (unanimous)

Preston Board of Education

The Board of Education and Board of Selectmen will hold a joint meeting to hear a strategic planning presentation by Martin Associates. The agenda also includes the Superintendent's report and financial/capital updates.

• Strategic Planning presentation by Martin Associates
• Approval of July 10, 2023, Board of Education meeting minutes
• Approval of July 10, 2023, Special Board of Education Executive Session minutes
• Financial/Capital Report from the Director of Finance

Preston Board of Education

The Preston Board of Education and Board of Selectmen will hold a special joint meeting in executive session. The discussion focuses on the selection of a site or the lease, sale, or purchase of real estate by the Board.

• Executive session regarding site selection or real estate transactions

The Board of Education and Board of Selectmen held a special joint meeting that consisted entirely of an executive session. No substantive decisions were recorded in the public minutes.

• Approved motion to enter executive session to discuss real estate site selection, lease, sale, or purchase (Unanimous)

Library Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees will review the Treasurer’s Report and Director’s Report. Discussions include updates on ARPA projects, fundraising, and facility matters such as the alarm system.

• Budget update and annual appeal
• ARPA projects update
• Alarm system and facilities discussion
• Strategic plan review
• Collection development and patron conduct

Housing Authority

The board approved the June 19, 2023 meeting minutes and updated the authorized signers for the checking account. The board also agreed to contribute $200 for a community BBQ. Other items regarding contracts and tenant requests were tabled or remain pending.

• Approved June 19, 2023 meeting minutes
• Removed Maureen Domino and David Hamelin as checking account signers
• Approved $200 contribution for community BBQ meats, buns and condiments
• Tabled donation to Poquetanuck Fire house
• Tabled tenant request regarding plants

Board of Selectmen

This is a routine Board of Selectmen meeting agenda with no listed votes or decisions. The board will hear updates from the superintendent, school principals, and the director of special education, plus committee reports and a financial/capital report from the finance director.

• Superintendent's report from Dr. Seitsinger
• Principals' and Director of Special Education reports
• Committee report on Policy 1110.3: Communication with the Public: School Advisory Board
• Financial/Capital report from Director of Finance Mrs. Varricchio

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Preston Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on ZBA #2023-03, an appeal by Timothy Wynosky of a Zoning Enforcement Officer's notice of violation for property at 3 Holdsworth Road. The board will also consider old business including by-laws and a vacancy, and new business including the same appeal and another vacancy. The meeting is a regular session with public comment limited to 3 minutes per person.

• Public hearing on ZBA #2023-03 (variance) for 3 Holdsworth Road
• Appeal of Zoning Enforcement Officer's Notice of Violation
• Discussion of by-laws
• Vacancy for regular member (term ending 11/21/2023)
• Vacancy for alternate member (term ending 11/18/2025)

The board appointed Kate Estabrook to a regular membership position. A public hearing regarding a zoning violation at 3 Holdsworth Road was continued to allow the property owners time to file a variance request.

• Approved July 10, 2023 meeting minutes
• Appointed Kate Estabrook as a Regular Member of the Zoning Board of Appeals
• Postponed action on ZBA 2023-03 (3 Holdsworth Road) for 60 days to allow for a variance request

Preston Board of Education

The Finance Committee will meet to discuss fiscal year close-out procedures and the start of the new fiscal year. The agenda also includes a capital update and discussions regarding encumbrance definition and policy.

• FY23 Close Out
• FY24 Start
• Capital Update
• Encumbrance Definition/ Policy

The Finance Committee approved the minutes from the July 6, 2023 meeting. Members received updates on the FY23 closeout, the FY24 start, and the current 5-year Capital Plan. No other substantive actions were decided.

• Approved July 6, 2023 Finance Committee meeting minutes

Board of Selectmen

The Board approved a commitment to fund the Poquetanuck Village Traffic Calming Project and adopted a hazard mitigation plan. New fees for tire disposal at the Transfer Station were approved, while a proposed sticker fee was deferred to a future meeting. Four tax refunds were also issued.

• Approved $2.8M Poquetanuck Village Traffic Calming Project commitment (unanimous)
• Approved tire fees: under 18" $1.00, 18"-20" $5.00, over 20" $15.00 (2-1)
• Approved Resolution Adopting the Hazard Mitigation and Climate Adaptation Plan, 2023-2028 (unanimous)
• Approved tax refunds totaling $449.31 for four individuals (unanimous)
• Approved July 26, 2023 meeting minutes as amended (unanimous)
• Tabled Transfer Station sticker fee proposal for August 23rd agenda

Redevelopment Agency

The Preston Redevelopment Agency will hold a regular meeting on August 9, 2023, at the Town Hall Basement. The agenda consists primarily of procedural items, including the acceptance of previous minutes and a review of Task Group activities. Specific decisions regarding finances, the master list, or site cleanup are not detailed in the provided text.

• Acceptance of Regular Meeting Minutes from July 12, 2023
• Review of Task Group Activity: Finances
• Review of Task Group Activity: Master List
• Review of Task Group Activity: Site Operations / Site Clean Up
• Public Comment session limited to 15 minutes total

The Preston Redevelopment Agency approved a change order for Tighe & Bond and adjusted its current budget. The agency also accepted a $6,000 payment from Eversource regarding a lease for Parcel 4.

• Approved Change Order #1 to Task Order #189 for Tighe & Bond for $35,000 (All in favor)
• Approved budget adjustments: reduced Legal Notices to $500, reduced Miscellaneous to $0, and created a new telephones line for $1,500 (All in favor)
• Accepted $6,000 check from Eversource for the lease of Parcel 4 (All in favor)
• Accepted July 12, 2023 meeting minutes (All in favor)

Housing Authority

The Preston Housing Authority is holding a special meeting on August 5, 2023, at 9:00 a.m. in the Lincoln Park Community Room. The agenda includes roll call and an executive session for interviews for a maintenance position. No other business is listed.

• Executive session for maintenance position interviews

Board of Selectmen

The Preston Board of Selectmen will hold a regular meeting with routine items like minutes, correspondence, and reports. New business includes a LOCIP approval and bid waiver request for milling and paving Swantown Road, a parcel review for the Solar Map Marketplace Assistant Program, and a grant update. The board will also consider a tax refund and take public comment.

• LOCIP approval and bid waiver request for milling and paving Swantown Road
• Solar Map Marketplace Assistant Program parcel review
• Grant update
• Tax refund
• Public comment session (3-minute limit per person, 15-minute total)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Preston Planning and Zoning Commission will hold its regular meeting, with the main new business item being a public hearing and discussion of a short-term rental application (ZP#2023-05) for 8 Pequot Street. The commission will also approve minutes from prior meetings, receive reports from the ZEO and on application status, and discuss the 2024 Plan of Conservation and Development (POCD) survey and meetings with other boards.

• ZP#2023-05 - Short-term rental application for 8 Pequot Street
• Approval of May 23 and June 27, 2023 meeting minutes
• ZEO Report and PZC Application Status Report
• POCD 2024 Survey Summary and meetings with other boards

The Commission approved a zoning permit for a short-term rental with specific conditions regarding trash and guest stays. Members also discussed a blight issue at 539 Route 165 and reviewed POCD 2024 survey results.

• Approved ZP #2023-05 for short-term rental at 8 Pequot Street (unanimous) with conditions: compliance with Building Inspector upgrades, provision of trash enclosures, and a 3-week maximum guest stay
• Approved May 23, 2023 Public Hearing Minutes (5-0-1)
• Approved June 27, 2023 Regular Meeting and Public Hearing Minutes (5-0-1)

Parks & Recreation Commission

The regular July 25, 2023 meeting of the Preston Parks & Recreation Commission is cancelled. No business will be conducted at this time.

• Meeting cancellation notice for July 25, 2023

Democratic Town Committee

The Preston Democratic Town Committee is holding a caucus to elect a permanent chair and secretary, adopt rules, and make nominations for the upcoming election. The agenda is procedural and does not list specific policy items or candidates.

• Election of permanent Chair
• Election of permanent Secretary
• Adoption of rules
• Nominations and election of candidates

Democratic Town Committee

The Preston Democratic Town Committee is meeting to handle routine business including approving minutes and a treasurer's report. They will also discuss a fundraising event and endorsements for municipal office, followed by a recess for caucus and public comment.

• Fundraising event discussion
• Endorsements for municipal office
• Recess for caucus
• Public comment period

The committee unanimously endorsed Kate Estabrook to fill a vacancy on the Zoning Board of Appeals. Members also planned for a July 24 Democratic Caucus to nominate and endorse candidates for the 2023 municipal election.

• Endorsed Kate Estabrook for ZBA vacancy (unanimous)

Conservation & Agricultural Commission

The commission approved the minutes from the June 26, 2023 meeting. No new ordinances or regulations were decided, as the Right to Farm and farm equipment tax exemption ordinances are pending a Town Meeting vote.

• Approved June 26, 2023 Regular Meeting minutes
• Tabled Clustered Zoning Regulations — Agrihood Planning

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen approved Martin & Associates to provide strategic planning services for the town and school system. The board also filled multiple vacancies on the Housing Authority and the Inland Wetlands & Watercourse Commission.

• Approved $17,500 for Martin & Associates Strategic Planning Services (unanimous)
• Corrected Paul Andruskiewicz's Inland Wetlands & Watercourse term to 1/1/2028 (unanimous)
• Re-appointed John Moulson to Inland Wetlands & Watercourse Commission (unanimous)
• Re-appointed Charles Barnicki to Inland Wetlands & Watercourse Commission (unanimous)
• Re-appointed Doug Fox to Inland Wetlands & Watercourse Commission (unanimous)
• Appointed Kylie Desjardins to Inland Wetlands & Watercourse Commission alternate vacancy (unanimous)
• Appointed Sara Vegliante, Leigh Pappas, Heidi Comeau, Janice Majcher, and Marie Perrin to Housing Authority (unanimous)
• Approved $43.25 tax refund for Larry Van-Gorder (unanimous)

Redevelopment Agency

The agency accepted a payment from Eversource related to Parcel 4. Members received updates on soil remediation and site cleanup progress at various parcels, including the completion of Phase I on the peninsula.

• Accepted June 14, 2023 meeting minutes
• Approved acceptance of $6,000 check from Eversource regarding Parcel 4

Preston Board of Education

The Preston Board of Education scheduled a special meeting for July 10, 2023. The meeting includes an executive session to discuss a leasing contract.

• Executive Session: Contract regarding leasing

Preston Board of Education

The Board of Education will review the June 2023 meeting minutes and discuss updates regarding medical reimbursement for special education students. The meeting includes reports from the Superintendent and Director of Finance on FY23 and FY24 budget matters.

• Review of June 12 and June 19, 2023, meeting minutes
• First reading of Policy 3231: Medical Reimbursement for Special Education Students
• Discussion of Policy 1110.3: Communication with the Public: School Advisory Board
• FY23 financial update and FY24 budget report

Library Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees will review the Treasurer's Report and Director's Report. Discussion topics include budget updates, ARPA projects, and the library's strategic plan.

• Budget update and fundraising/grants discussion
• Review of alarm system facilities
• Discussion regarding summer programming
• Review of room reservation procedures

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will conduct an interview for a regular member vacancy. The board is also reviewing updated applications and proposed bylaws.

• Interview of Katherine Estabrook for Regular Member Vacancy
• Review of proposed Bylaws
• Review of application received July 5, 2023

The board approved the meeting and public hearing minutes from June 12, 2023. A public hearing for ZBA Application 2023-03 was scheduled for August 14, 2023. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved Regular Meeting Minutes of June 12, 2023
• Approved Public Hearing Minutes of June 12, 2023
• Scheduled Public Hearing for ZBA Application 2023-03 for August 14, 2023

Housing Authority

The Preston Housing Authority has postponed its July 10, 2023 meeting. The postponement was caused by a lack of a quorum. No specific agenda items were decided or discussed at this meeting.

• Meeting postponed due to lack of quorum

The Board approved increases to base rents for efficiency and one-bedroom apartments. The Treasurer's report and expenses were approved, and the May 19, 2023, meeting minutes were accepted.

• Approved base rent increase for efficiency apartments to $500.00 (AIF)
• Approved base rent increase for one-bedroom apartments to $525.00 (AIF)
• Approved Treasurer's report and expenses (AIF)
• Approved May 19, 2023 meeting minutes (AIF)
• Tabled Patio/Grounds Guidelines
• Tabled Update Pet Agreement

Preston Board of Education

The Preston Board of Education will review the final FY24 budget and provide a capital update. The meeting also includes approval of minutes from the previous meeting.

• Approval of June 6, 2023 meeting minutes
• FY24 Final Budget discussion
• Capital Update presentation

The Finance Committee approved the minutes from the June 8, 2023, meeting. Members received updates on the FY23 underspend, the FY24 final budget process, and a pending five-year capital request submitted to the Board of Finance.

• Approved June 8, 2023, Finance Committee meeting minutes

Board of Selectmen

The Board will review previous meeting minutes and correspondence. New business includes a letter of support for the Scenic Highway and discussion regarding a grant writer for ARPA funding.

• Resignation of Maureen Domina from the Preston Housing Authority
• Resignation of Carla Champlin from the Preston Housing Authority
• Release of Kasey Peak from the Preston Youth Services Advisory Board
• DOT/ DEEP/ CAC, Scenic Highway Letter of Support
• Grant Writer — ARPA Funding

The Board of Selectmen voted to allocate $25,000 from remaining ARPA funds to hire a grant writer, pending input from the Board of Finance. The board also approved a letter of support for the remediation of native trees and shrubs along Route 164.

• Approved $25,000 of ARPA funds for a Grant Writer (unanimous)
• Approved letter of support to DOT and DEEP regarding Route 164 scenic highway remediation (unanimous)
• Approved June 14, 2023 meeting minutes as amended (unanimous)
• Accepted resignations of Maureen Domina and Carla Champlin from the Preston Housing Authority

Redevelopment Agency

The regularly scheduled meeting of the Preston Redevelopment Agency for June 28, 2023, has been canceled. The next meeting is scheduled to take place in July 2023.

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Preston Planning and Zoning Commission will hold public hearings on two zoning text amendments related to floodplain regulations, then consider them as new business. The commission will also review correspondence, including a letter about a composting facility and a violation notice to Strawberry Park, and discuss the POCD 2024 survey.

• Public hearing on ZTA #2023-04: updates FIRM map references and elevation requirements in Section 16.15
• Public hearing on ZTA #2023-05: adds FEMA standards for floodplain variances to Section 23
• Letter from attorney Michael Carey regarding composting facility
• Letter from Jenn Lindo to Strawberry Park regarding a violation
• Discussion of POCD 2024 Survey

The Commission unanimously approved two zoning amendments to align floodplain elevation and variance standards with FEMA and state building codes. It also voted to refer Strawberry Park Resort Campground to the Town Attorney for noncompliance. Additionally, the board discussed a proposal for a new composting operation at the SCRRRA facility.

• Approved ZTA #2023-04 updating FIRM map references and elevation requirements (Unanimous)
• Approved ZTA #2023-05 regarding floodplain variance standards per FEMA 44 CFR 60.6 (Unanimous)
• Referred Strawberry Park Resort Campground noncompliance to Town Attorney (Unanimous)
• Approved April 25, 2023 meeting and public hearing minutes (6-0-1)
• Approved May 23, 2023 meeting minutes (4-0-3)
• Determined SCRRRA composting project may proceed as a Site Plan for Accessory Use of an Existing Site
• Appointed Anne Sabrowski as Representative and Art Moran as Alternate to SCCOG Regional Planning Commission

Parks & Recreation Commission

The Preston Parks & Recreation Commission is holding its regular meeting. The agenda includes routine items like approving minutes, a treasurer's report, and public comment, as well as unfinished business on the Parks & Recreation Director position and a remembrance for Tom Turner. The commission will also discuss park maintenance, ARPA-funded projects, membership openings, and community events like Summer Sizzler.

• Treasurer's report: General Fund $26,042.76; P&R Checking $57,961.98; PCP Savings $24,494.41; Investment CD $20,729.82
• Unfinished business: Remembrance & Recognition of Tom Turner; Parks & Recreation Director position
• Park maintenance and development updates, including ARPA funded projects
• Open positions: 2 Regular Members and 2 Alternate Members
• Community events: Summer Sizzler; Preston Little League update

Democratic Town Committee

The committee will discuss the upcoming July Democratic Caucus and matters regarding the 2023 elections. The agenda also includes discussions on fundraising, vacancies for the ZBA, and optional updates from town officials.

• July Democratic Caucus
• 2023 Elections
• Fundraising
• ZBA vacancies

The committee unanimously endorsed Kate Estabrook to fill a vacancy on the Zoning Board of Appeals. Members also scheduled a Democratic Caucus for July 24 to nominate and endorse candidates for the 2023 municipal election.

• Endorsed Kate Estabrook for ZBA vacancy (unanimous)
• Scheduled Democratic Caucus for July 24

Conservation & Agricultural Commission

The Commission will discuss several items including an ordinance to increase the farm equipment tax exemption to $200,000. Members will also review a new DOT tree cutting letter and potential town-wide beaver policy.

• Ordinance for tax exemption for farm equipment increased to $200,000
• Discussion of creating a Town-wide Beaver Policy
• Review of New DOT tree cutting letter
• Review of Poquetanuck Cove & Village Heritage Trail letter
• ECCD Rain Garden - Riparian Buffer Project ZOOM presentation

The Commission approved the May 22, 2023 meeting minutes. Members discussed the creation of a town-wide beaver policy and a proposed dandelion contest for Earth Day 2024. Several ordinances regarding the Right to Farm and farm equipment tax exemptions are pending a vote at a future Town Meeting in August.

• Approved May 22, 2023 Regular Meeting minutes
• Approved agenda amendment to move Dam Beavers discussion up
• Tabled Right to Farm Ordinance to August Town Meeting
• Tabled farm equipment tax exemption ordinance ($200,000) to August Town Meeting

Preston Board of Education

The Board of Education is holding a special meeting to take action on budget finalization. The agenda contains no other items for decision or discussion.

• Budget Finalization: Board Action

The Board of Education accepted a series of budget reductions to meet a $400,000 reduction requirement. The Board decided to keep Pre-K tuition at its current rate and directed the Superintendent to find additional operational savings.

• Accepted budget reductions as presented, excluding PK tuition increases (Unanimous)
• Approved keeping PK tuition at current rate
• Approved lowering electricity line item by $10,000
• Approved using a $15,000 grant to reduce the budget
• Directed Superintendent to find an additional $25,000 in operational savings (3-2, 1 abstention)

Housing Authority

The Preston Housing Authority will conduct a special meeting to address several items of old business. Discussion topics include grant updates, patio guidelines, and potential base rent increases.

• CHFA grant update
• Patio/grounds guidelines
• Patios at apartments 9-A & 9-D
• Update Pet Agreement
• Base rent increase

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen approved several public works projects, including engineering for the Town Hall and Transfer Station. They authorized the lease of a mini excavator and approved three commission appointments. The Board also moved to apply for a $3 million traffic calming grant.

• Appointed Henry Wrigley to Inland Wetlands & Watercourses Commission (Unanimous)
• Appointed Ted Zajac to Conservation & Agricultural Commission (Unanimous)
• Appointed Carla Champlin to Preston Housing Authority (Unanimous)
• Approved $11,800 engineering contract with CLA Engineers for Town Hall parking and steps (Unanimous)
• Approved $50,000 fund transfer and engineering contract with Barton & Loguidice for Transfer Station project (Unanimous)
• Authorized lease of CAT 306 Mini Excavator not to exceed $110,000 (Unanimous)
• Authorized application for Community Investment Fund 2030 Grant up to $3,000,000 (Unanimous)
• Approved tax refunds totaling $1,547.36 for Peter Delvalle and Leo Gagnon (Unanimous)

Redevelopment Agency

The Agency will meet to review the minutes from the May 24, 2023, meeting. The agenda includes task group activity updates regarding finances, a master list, and site operations or clean up.

• Review of May 24, 2023, meeting minutes
• Task Group Activity: Finances
• Task Group Activity: Master List
• Task Group Activity: Site Operations / Site Clean Up

The agency approved the acceptance of a $6,000 lease payment from Eversource for Parcel 4. Members also reviewed site remediation progress and reported that the Phase A project is now projected for completion by May 2024.

• Approved May 24, 2023 meeting minutes (4-0-1)
• Accepted $6,000 check from Eversource for Parcel 4 lease (Unanimous)

Preston Board of Education

The Board of Education will conduct a regular meeting to review previous meeting minutes and receive reports from the Superintendent and various principals. The agenda includes updates on the FY23 financial status and the FY24 budget.

• Approval of May 8, 2023, Regular and Special Meeting minutes
• FY23 Financial/Capital Report update
• FY24 Budget update
• Superintendent's report on retirements and NAEYC presentation
• Committee report regarding Policy 1110.3: Communication with the Public

The Board accepted the majority of the consent agenda and received reports on school administration, special education grants, and staff retirements. The Board noted a budget referendum scheduled for June 15, 2023, with a follow-up special meeting on June 19, 2023.

• Accepted consent agenda (excluding CABE library book document)
• Acknowledged retirements of Dr. Ivy Davis-Tomcezuk, Mrs. Cathleen Capunitan, and Mrs. Annie Glaude
• Adjourned meeting at 8:35PM (Unanimous)

Preston Board of Education

The Preston Board of Education has scheduled a special meeting for June 12, 2023. The meeting is designated as an executive session for the purpose of personnel discussion.

• Executive Session: Personnel Discussion per Conn. Gen. Stat. 1-200(6)

The Board accepted the majority of its consent agenda and acknowledged the retirements of three staff members. The Board discussed the upcoming June 15 budget referendum and the status of the PK program accreditation process.

• Accepted consent agenda as submitted (excluding one CABE document)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:35PM (Unanimous)

Library Board of Trustees

The regular meeting of the Preston Public Library Board of Trustees scheduled for June 12, 2023, has been cancelled. A special meeting was instead scheduled for June 5, 2023.

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Preston Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing and consider action on a variance request (ZBA #2023-02) from Ronald Greene for property at 70 Lakeview Drive. The request seeks to reduce side yard setbacks from 20 feet to 12 feet on the southeast side and to 18 feet on the northwest side, under Section 15 of the Preston Zoning Regulations in an R-60 District. The board will also review and approve minutes from the May 10, 2023 meetings.

• Public hearing on variance ZBA #2023-02 for 70 Lakeview Drive
• Variance to reduce side yard setbacks from 20 to 12 feet (southeast) and 20 to 18 feet (northwest)
• Approval of May 10, 2023 regular meeting and public hearing minutes
• Public comment session limited to 3 minutes per person, 15 minutes total

The Zoning Board of Appeals approved a variance request for Ronald Greene to reduce side yard dimensions at 70 Lakeview Drive. The approval allows for the construction of a single-family home using the existing footprint.

• Approved ZBA Application #2023-02 to decrease side yard dimensions from 20 feet to 12 feet (southeast) and 20 feet to 18 feet (northwest) (All in favor)
• Approved Regular Meeting Minutes of May 10, 2023 (All in favor)
• Approved Public Hearing Minutes of May 10, 2023 (All in favor)

Preston Board of Education

The Finance Committee will review updates regarding fiscal year 2023 and next steps for fiscal year 2024. The meeting also includes a capital update and a discussion on encumbrance definition or policy.

• FY23 Update
• FY24 Next Steps
• Capital Update
• Encumbrance Definition/ Policy

The committee approved the minutes from the May 4, 2023, meeting. Members received updates on a projected $120k budget underspend for FY23 and the scheduling of a June 15 referendum. No other substantive policy or spending decisions were made.

• Approved Finance Committee Meeting minutes of May 4, 2023

Youth Services Bureau

The board will review financial reports and programming updates including summer enrichment camps. The agenda includes a vote to release Kasey Peek from the board due to relocation.

• Vote to release Kasey Peek from membership
• Summer Enrichment Camps (NTE $1800)
• Dismissal of EYES for Learning (NTE $4000)
• Summer Sizzler event: Kona Ice estimate of $875
• 4-H Classes programming update

The board approved $1,985 for zoo and museum library passes and a $2,300 grant for Young Adult books. The board also authorized $875 for snow cones at the Summer Sizzler event and removed Kasey Peek from membership.

• Approved April 26, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Removed Kasey Peek from PYSAB membership due to moving out of town (unanimous)
• Approved $875 for Kona Ice at Summer Sizzler on June 23 (unanimous)
• Approved $1,985 for library passes to Southwick Zoo, Mashantucket Pequot Museum, Children's Museum of West Hartford, and Roger William's Zoo (approved, D. Phelps opposed)
• Approved $2,300 library grant for Young Adult books (unanimous)

Senior Affairs Committee

The committee approved the May 2023 meeting minutes, the current financial report, and revisions to the Building & Facilities Form. Members discussed using remaining budget funds and ARPA grants for handicapped parking improvements at the senior center.

• Approved May 2, 2023 meeting minutes
• Accepted Financial Report as presented
• Approved revisions to the Building & Facilities Form
• Tabled Annual Flu & Pneumonia Clinic

Library Board of Trustees

The Preston Public Library Board of Trustees is holding a special meeting to review financial updates and staff reports. The board will also discuss upcoming summer programming and new business regarding an alarm system and the strategic plan.

• Budget update and ARPA projects
• Summer programming discussion
• Alarm system proposal
• Strategic plan review
• Annual appeal discussion

Board of Assessment Appeals

The Board of Assessment Appeals will meet to review March appeals. The agenda also includes the approval of May 22, 2023, meeting minutes.

• Review of March appeals

The Board of Assessment Appeals reviewed and unanimously upheld previous decisions regarding property assessment appeals from March 23, 2023. The board also approved the minutes from three separate meetings.

• Upheld denial of appeal for 107 Cooktown Rd (Unanimous)
• Upheld denial of appeal for 9 Wilderness Acres Dr. (Unanimous)
• Upheld denial of appeal for 8 Northwest Corner Rd (Unanimous)
• Accepted previous decision for 6 Youngs Court (Unanimous)
• Upheld prior decision for 128 Roosevelt Ave Ext (Unanimous)
• Upheld prior decision for 408 Old Jewett City Rd (Unanimous)
• Upheld prior decision for 68 Cooktown Rd (Unanimous)
• Upheld prior decision for 55 McClimon Rd (Unanimous)

Board of Selectmen

The Preston Board of Selectmen will hold a regular meeting to discuss routine business, including accepting minutes, making an appointment, and reviewing budget and grant updates. They will also consider seven tax refund requests and discuss forming a municipal facilities advisory group.

• Appointment of Mary Gardner to the Board of Assessment Appeals, term ending Nov 21, 2023
• Tax refund for Rob Hiatt (2013-02-0040267)
• Six tax refunds for Edward W & Lori J Hnatiuk (multiple parcels)
• Discussion of draft Municipal Facilities, Building Needs & Assessment Advisory Group
• Public comment session limited to 3 minutes per person, 15 minutes total

The Board approved the appointment of Mary Gardner to the Board of Assessment Appeals and authorized several tax refunds. Officials also provided updates on a $178,000 summer enrichment grant and the Poquetanuck Cove & Village Heritage Trail project.

• Approved appointment of Mary Gardner to the Board of Assessment Appeals (unanimous)
• Approved tax refund to Rob Hiatt for $210.89 (unanimous)
• Approved tax refunds to Edward W & Lori J Hnatiuk totaling $233.32 across six items (unanimous)
• Approved May 10, 2023 Regular Meeting Minutes (unanimous)

Youth Services Bureau

The board is reviewing updates on current programs including the Community Garden and 4-H classes. Discussion includes upcoming summer enrichment camps and a proposed Summer Sizzler event.

• EYES for Learning dismissed due to staff no-shows
• Summer Enrichment Camps in June (NTE $1800)
• Summer Sizzler proposal: Kona Ice for 250 kids at $3.50 each ($875 total)
• Vacancies for a youth organization representative and a community member

The meeting scheduled for May 24, 2023, was not held because a quorum was not present. No decisions were made.

Redevelopment Agency

The Agency will meet to review the minutes from the May 10, 2023, meeting. The agenda includes task group activities regarding finances, Eversource, a master list, and site operations or cleanup.

• Review of May 10, 2023, meeting minutes
• Task Group Activity: Finances
• Task Group Activity: Eversource
• Task Group Activity: Master List
• Task Group Activity: Site Operations / Site Clean Up

The Agency approved additional funding for legal costs and an extension for Eversource. The board also committed to writing a letter of support for the Route 12 and 2A Traffic Calming Project.

• Approved additional $50,000 for Shipman and Goodwin's PDDA soft costs
• Approved extension to Eversource per the amendment
• Approved Regular Meeting Minutes of May 10, 2023
• Decided to write a letter of support for the Route 12 and 2A Traffic Calming Project

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold public hearings on three proposed zoning regulation amendments. The meeting also includes updates regarding the Poquetanuck Cove & Village Heritage Trail project.

• ZTA #2023-01: Amendment to Section 10.3 adding accessory use for governmental or government use
• ZTA #2023-02: Amendment to Section 10.4 adding philanthropic, governmental, educational, recreational, or religious uses
• ZTA #2023-03: Amendment to Section 21 allowing local fire departments to use flashing or movable public information signs
• Updates on Poquetanuck Cove & Village Heritage Trail project and related grants

The Commission unanimously adopted three zoning text amendments (ZTA) regarding land use in the Resort Commercial District and signage for fire departments. The board also received updates on the multi-phased Poquetanuck Cove & Village Heritage Trail project.

• Approved ZTA#2023-01 adding accessory use for Governmental or Educational use in the Resort Commercial District (Unanimous)
• Approved ZTA#2023-02 adding Governmental, Educational, or Recreational uses as special exceptions in the Resort Commercial District (Unanimous)
• Approved ZTA#2023-03 allowing local Fire Departments to have flashing or movable public information signs (Unanimous)
• Tabled April 25, 2023 regular meeting minutes until June meeting

Parks & Recreation Commission

The commission will discuss park maintenance, ARPA funded projects, and upcoming community events. The meeting also includes updates on the Parks & Recreation Director position and various summer camps.

• General fund balance of $47,677.04
• P&R Checking balance of $41,557.47
• PCP Savings balance of $25,655.39
• Investment CD balance of $20,729.82
• Summer Enrichment Expansion Grant for Kidzone Summer Camp

The commission announced the receipt of two Connecticut State Department of Education Summer Enrichment expansion grants totaling $178,618 over two years. The board also approved the April meeting minutes and the Treasurer's Report.

• Approved April 25, 2023 Regular Meeting Minutes
• Approved Treasurer's Report
• Approved hiring a tree company for dead tree removal

Board of Assessment Appeals

The Preston Board of Assessment Appeals is holding a special meeting to conduct an interview for a potential candidate to fill a current vacancy on the board. No other business items, such as specific property appeals, are listed on the agenda.

• Interview for potential candidate for BAA vacancy

The Board of Assessment Appeals interviewed Mary Gardner to fill a vacancy on the board. The board voted unanimously to recommend her for the position.

• Recommended Mary Gardner to fill the BAA vacancy (unanimous)

Democratic Town Committee

The committee will discuss new business including DTC alternates and the town budget. Old business items include the 2023 elections, fundraising, and vacancies such as the ZBA.

• Discussion of DTC Alternates
• Discussion of Town Budget
• Review of 2023 Elections
• Discussion of ZBA vacancies

The committee approved a $100 donation to the Ann Canon Scholarship and appointed Mike Hinton as a DTC alternate. The committee also voted to endorse Mike Hinton for the Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA).

• Approved previous meeting minutes (passed with 2 abstentions)
• Approved $100 donation to Ann Canon Scholarship (unanimous)
• Nominated Mike Hinton as DTC alternate (unanimous)
• Endorsed Mike Hinton for ZBA (unanimous)

Conservation & Agricultural Commission

The commission will review communications from conservation organizations and discuss various ongoing topics. Items include updates on zoning regulations, farm equipment tax exemptions, and environmental reports.

• Ordinance for tax exemption for farm equipment increased to $200,000
• Clustered Zoning Regulations — Agri hood Planning
• ECCD — Rain Garden — Riparian Buffer Project presentation
• Boots on the Ground — paddles in the water report, Amos Lake Association

The Conservation and Agricultural Commission approved the minutes from the April 24, 2023 meeting and requested the Board of Selectmen re-appoint Ted Zajac as a regular member. The commission also discussed wildlife corridors, a pollinator pathway, and a potential 'No Mow May' initiative.

• Approved April 24, 2023 Regular Meeting minutes
• Requested BoS re-appoint Ted Zajac as a Regular Member for a 6-year term

Housing Authority

The Housing Authority will meet to review estimates for tree removal and cement patio work. The agenda also includes interviews for a new maintenance worker and prospective commissioners.

• Tree removal estimates
• Cement patio estimates
• Updated Patio/Ground Rules
• Hiring/interviewing new maintenance man
• Commissioner interviews including Beverly Spicer

Preston Board of Education

The Curriculum Committee will discuss math programming for elementary and middle school grades. The meeting also includes discussions regarding student data and gifted identification.

• Update on middle school math
• Elementary grade math program discussion
• Academically talented student-gifted identification
• Student data discussion during faculty meetings
• NAEYC curriculum information

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen will review previous meeting minutes and correspondence. The agenda includes acceptance agreements for state-managed bridge projects and a budget update.

• Resolution regarding Nationwide Town of Preston 401(a) Plan
• State Project No. 0113-0111: Parks Road over Broad Brook agreement
• State Project No. 0113-0112: Cooktown Road over an Unnamed Brook agreement
• Budget Update
• Three tax refund items

The Board of Selectmen adopted a Nationwide 401(a) plan for a new firefighter and authorized the First Selectwoman to sign state bridge project agreements. The board also approved road closures for two upcoming races and issued three tax refunds.

• Adopted Nationwide 401(a) Plan for new firefighter effective March 1, 2023 (Unanimous)
• Authorized signing of Acceptance Agreements for Parks Road and Cooktown Road bridge projects (Unanimous)
• Approved closing Schoolhouse Road June 15, 2023, for Liz Harris Cannonball Road Race (Unanimous)
• Approved closing Northwest Corner and Hollowell Roads June 22, 2023, for St. Catherine’s Road Race (Unanimous)
• Approved tax refund to Dean Lautenbach for $80.06 (Unanimous)
• Approved two tax refunds to Nissan Infiniti LT LLC for $350.68 each (Unanimous)
• Approved April 26 and May 2, 2023 meeting minutes as amended (Unanimous)

Redevelopment Agency

The Agency will meet to review the minutes from the April 26, 2023, meeting. The agenda includes discussions on finances, task orders, Eversource, and site operations.

• Review of April 26, 2023, meeting minutes
• Discussion of Agency finances
• Discussion of Task Orders
• Discussion regarding Eversource
• Discussion of Site Operations and Site Clean Up

The Agency accepted a payment from Eversource regarding a lease on Parcel 4 and approved a credit from Manafort Brothers, Inc. for roadway excavation remediation. The board also reviewed site cleanup operations and financial balances.

• Accepted $6,000 check from Eversource for Parcel 4 lease agreement (All in favor)
• Approved Task Order 175-5 for Manafort Brothers, Inc. credit for roadway excavation remediation not to exceed $71,500 (All in favor)
• Accepted Regular Meeting Minutes of April 26, 2023 (All in favor)

Housing Authority

The Board approved seeking estimates to fix the roof and paint the shed. Several items, including a base rent increase and generator replacement, were tabled. The Board also reviewed updated patio and grounds guidelines.

• Approved April 10, 2023 meeting minutes
• Approved Treasurer's report and expenses
• Approved seeking estimates to fix roof, paint shed and trim
• Tabled generator replacement
• Tabled CHFA grant
• Tabled fire alarm module notifier upgrade
• Tabled vote to raise base rent
• No action taken in Executive Session regarding personnel job description

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing regarding an appeal of the Zoning Enforcement Officer's decision. The matter involves a request to use a temporary mobile home at 397 Route 165 during the construction of a new home on the same lot.

• Public Hearing: Appeal of ZEO decision regarding living in existing home vs. temporary mobile home at 397 Route 165
• New Business: ZBA #2023-01, Robert Tourangeau for property located at 397 Route 165 to build home before demolishing existing home

The Zoning Board of Appeals granted a zoning permit to Robert Tourangeau for a new home at 397 Route 105 without first demolishing the existing home, subject to conditions including a financial guarantee and demolition within two years. The board also approved minutes from previous meetings and tabled budget planning.

• Approved Zoning Permit #2023-01 for Robert Tourangeau to build a new home before demolishing existing home at 397 Route 105 (unanimous)
• Tabled 2023-2024 Proposed Budget Planning
• Approved Special Meeting Minutes of December 19, 2022 (unanimous)
• Approved Public Hearing Minutes of December 19, 2022 (unanimous)
• Approved Regular Meeting Minutes of April 10, 2023 (unanimous)

Preston Board of Education

The Board of Education convened a special meeting on May 8, 2023. The agenda includes an executive session for personnel discussion.

• Executive Session: Personnel Discussion per Conn. Gen. Stat. 1-200(6)

The Preston Board of Education met in executive session to discuss a personnel matter under state statute. No decisions or actions were taken during the session, and the meeting adjourned shortly after.

• Entered executive session for personnel topic (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:05 pm (unanimous)

Preston Board of Education

The Board of Education will meet to discuss the FY24 budget and a lease agreement. The meeting also includes a vote on the upcoming school year calendar and updates on capital projects and mental health grants.

• Vote on 2023-2024 School Calendar
• FY24 Budget discussion
• Lease Agreement discussion
• Update on Mental Health Grant
• Policy at second reading: Policy 0525 (Hate Speech)

The Board of Education approved the 2023-2024 school calendar unanimously and accepted a revised Capital Improvement Plan reduced to $3.1 million, sending it to the Board of Finance for advice. Policy 0525 on hate speech was also adopted as amended. No other substantive decisions were made; remaining items were reports or procedural.

• Approved 2023-2024 school calendar (unanimous)
• Accepted revised Capital Improvement Plan at $3.1 million (unanimous)
• Adopted Policy 0525: Hate Speech as amended (unanimous)

Preston Board of Education

The Finance Committee will discuss fiscal year updates and next steps for FY24. The committee will also review capital updates and a leasing agreement for 192 Shetucket Turnpike.

• FY23 Update
• FY24 Next Steps
• Capital Update
• Encumbrance Definition/ Policy
• Leasing Agreement for 192 Shetucket Turnpike (discussion only)

Board of Selectmen

The Preston Board of Selectmen is holding a special meeting to handle routine business and discuss the budget based on a prior public hearing. The agenda includes acceptance of minutes, correspondence, reports, appointments, and a tax refund item, followed by a public comment session.

• Budget discussion based on public hearing
• Tax refund item
• Public comment session limited to 3 minutes per person, 15 minutes total

The Board of Selectmen approved a series of reductions totaling $100,000 to the general government budget, as requested by the Board of Finance. Cuts included $16,500 from Legal Fees, $25,000 from the Reval line, and $25,000 for a Grant Writer (funded instead with ARPA funds). LOCIP funds were used to cover $33,500 in other costs. The motion passed unanimously.

• Reduced Legal Fees by $16,500 (unanimous)
• Eliminated $25,000 from Reval line (unanimous)
• Eliminated $25,000 for Grant Writer, using ARPA funds instead (unanimous)
• Used LOCIP funds for $7,500 servers, $21,000 road surfacing, $5,000 POCD (unanimous)
• Total budget reduction of $100,000 approved (unanimous)

Democratic Town Committee

The Preston Democratic Town Committee is holding a special meeting on May 1, 2023, at 7 PM. The venue for this session is the Lower Level of the Town Hall. The agenda contains no specific items for decision or discussion, only the notice of the meeting time and location.

• Special meeting scheduled for May 1, 2023, at 7 PM
• Venue changed to the Lower Level of the Town Hall

The committee reviewed potential candidates for the 2023 elections, including positions for First Selectwoman, Selectman, Board of Finance, Board of Education, and Planning and Zoning. Members discussed fundraising locations and received updates on the town budget and the Conservation & Development Plan. No formal votes were taken on candidates or fundraising.

• Approved May 1 special meeting minutes (All in favor, 1 abstention)

Board of Selectmen

The Board will review draft ordinances regarding farm machinery exemptions and the Right to Farm. The meeting also includes a reminder regarding the draft legal notice for the Annual Town Meeting.

• Draft ordinance: Additional $100,000 exemption for farm machinery
• Draft ordinance: Right to Farm
• Resignation of Amy Brosnan, Parks and Recreation Director
• Tax refund items for Toyota Lease Trust (four separate entries)

The Board approved moving a proposed $200,000 farm machinery tax exemption to the Board of Finance and scheduled a Right to Farm ordinance for a Special Town Meeting in June. The Board also reappointed Maureen Domina to the Preston Housing Authority and approved several tax refunds for Toyota Lease Trust.

• Reappointed Maureen Domina to the Preston Housing Authority for a 5-year term (unanimous)
• Approved moving the Additional 100K Exemption for Farm Machinery Ordinance to the Board of Finance (unanimous)
• Approved moving the Right to Farm Ordinance to a Special Town Meeting in June (unanimous)
• Approved the draft template for the Annual Town Meeting legal notice (unanimous)
• Approved four tax refunds to Toyota Lease Trust totaling $1,020.06 (unanimous)
• Approved April 12, 2023 meeting minutes as amended (unanimous)

Youth Services Bureau

The board is meeting to discuss updates on youth programming and potential new educational and mentorship ideas. The agenda includes financial reports and the filling of two vacant representative positions.

• Babysitting Course subsidy of $40 per youth for 12 youth (not to exceed $480)
• EYES for Learning subsidy of $125 per youth for three classes (not to exceed $4,000)
• D.A.R.E. programming for 5th and 7th grades
• Installation of Community Garden on April 15
• Vacancies for a youth organization representative and a community member

The board approved funding for various June summer camps and a thank-you gift for a volunteer. Members discussed the low usage of museum passes and potential new programming for nutrition and body image education.

• Approved subsidizing summer enrichment camps in June not to exceed $18,000
• Approved $100 gift card for Board Game Club volunteer Randy
• Approved March 22, 2023 meeting minutes

Redevelopment Agency

The Redevelopment Agency will meet to review administrative updates and task group activities. The agenda includes discussions on finances, task orders, and site cleanup.

• Finances
• Task Orders
• Eversource
• Master List
• Site Operations / Site Clean Up

The Agency approved a $4,095,978 proposal from Manafort Brothers, Inc. for Phase A site remediation and final clean-up. Members also authorized several task orders for Tighe & Bond and approved a lease extension for Eversource.

• Approved Manafort Brothers, Inc. proposal for Phase A site remediation and final clean-up for $4,095,978.00
• Approved Tighe & Bond Task Order #189 for LEP soil remediation services for NTE $450,000
• Approved Tighe & Bond Task Order 150-4 for NTE $11,000
• Approved Tighe & Bond Task Order 173-2 for NTE $3,000
• Approved Tighe & Bond Task Order 180-2 for NTE $11,000
• Authorized Sean Nugent to sign Eversource lease extension for lay down area to April 1, 2024
• Accepted $6,000 Eversource check regarding Parcel 4 lease agreement
• Accepted March 8, 2023 meeting minutes

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Commission will continue a public hearing regarding a 3-lot re-subdivision at 5 Deerbrook Road. Members will also review zoning permits for short-term rentals and discuss updates on traffic calming and town regulations.

• Public hearing continuation: 3-lot re-subdivision at 5 Deerbrook Road
• Zoning Permit #2023-01: 4-bedroom short-term rental at 43 Lynn Drive
• Zoning Permit #2023-03: 4-bedroom short-term rental and 2-bedroom apartment at 88 Hollowell Road
• Poquetanuck Traffic Calming Project update
• Proposed new definition for Short Term Rental

The Planning & Zoning Commission approved short-term rental permits for 43 Lynn Drive and 88 Hollowell Road with specific conditions. The commission also approved a 3-lot re-subdivision at 5 Deerbrook Road. Additionally, the town was awarded a $59,000 grant for kayak launches and parking improvements.

• Approved 3-lot re-subdivision at 5 Deerbrook Road (Unanimous)
• Approved 4-bedroom short-term rental at 43 Lynn Drive (6-1)
• Approved short-term rental at 88 Hollowell Road (Unanimous)
• Denied request to keep two storage containers at 212 Rt. 2
• Approved March 28, 2023 Regular Meeting Minutes (4-0-3)
• Approved March 28, 2023 Public Hearing Minutes (4-0-3)
• Withdrawn: Accessory Apartment application for 172 Route 2A

Parks & Recreation Commission

The Commission approved the purchase of replacement acrylic backboards and voted to hire member H. Gorman as a temporary employee to assist with summer camp. The board also accepted the Treasurer's Report and amended meeting minutes.

• Approved purchase of replacement acrylic backboards (unanimous)
• Approved H. Gorman as temporary employee for summer camp (unanimous, H. Gorman abstained)
• Accepted amended March 28, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Accepted Treasurer's Report (unanimous)
• Tabled ARPA Funding until next month

Democratic Town Committee

The regular monthly meeting of the Preston Democratic Town Committee scheduled for April 24, 2023, has been cancelled.

Conservation & Agricultural Commission

The Preston Conservation and Agricultural Commission will discuss several ongoing items, including clustered zoning regulations, the State Hospital Development, and a proposed ordinance to increase the tax exemption for farm equipment to $200,000. The meeting also includes a presentation on the ECCD Rain Garden and Riparian Buffer Project and a report from the Amos Lake Association. There are no public hearings scheduled for this session.

• Ordinance for tax exemption for farm equipment increased to $200,000
• ECCD Rain Garden and Riparian Buffer Project presentation
• Clustered Zoning Regulations for Agrihood Planning
• State Hospital Development discussion
• Amos Lake Association paddles in the water report

The commission approved the minutes from the March 27, 2023 meeting. Members discussed clustered zoning regulations, the Right to Farm Ordinance, and wildlife corridors. The Earth Day trash pickup was canceled due to a lack of volunteers.

• Approved March 27, 2023 Regular Meeting minutes
• Canceled Earth Day trash pickup

Housing Authority

The Preston Housing Authority is holding a special meeting to consider the reappointment of Maureen Domina as a Preston Housing Commissioner. The agenda contains only this single item, with no other business listed.

• Reappointment of Maureen Domina as Preston Housing Commissioner

The Preston Housing Authority held a special meeting to address a commissioner appointment. The board voted to reappoint Maureen Domina to a five-year term.

• Reappointed Maureen Domina to a 5 year term as PHA Commissioner

Preston Board of Education

The Board of Education will review the Superintendent's report, which includes updates on technology, transportation, and a principal search. The meeting also covers financial reports for FY23 and the FY24 budget, alongside several policy reviews.

• Review of Policy 3231 regarding Medical Reimbursement for Special Education Students
• Discussion of Policy 0525 regarding Hate Crimes and Bias Incidents in Schools
• FY24 Budget update
• HVAC Grant Award update
• FY23 Financial Update

The Board unanimously approved policies regarding the Audit Sub Committee, Community Relations with the Fire Department, and Equal Employment Opportunity. The Board also received a report on a $55,000 HVAC grant reimbursement and discussed upcoming contract negotiations with MEUI and CSEA.

• Approved Policy 3161 Audit Sub Committee with revisions (Unanimous)
• Approved Policy 1421 Community Relations: Fire Department as presented (Unanimous)
• Approved Policy 2111 Administration: Equal Employment Opportunity as presented (Unanimous)
• Added Superintendent’s Annual Evaluation to the agenda (Unanimous)

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen will meet to review appointments for the Parks & Recreation Commission. The agenda also includes updates on grants, the budget, and solar projects.

• Reappointment of Holly Gorman to Parks & Recreation Commission (five-year term)
• Reappointment of Danielle Wilcox to Parks & Recreation Commission (five-year term)
• Reappointment of Katherine lozzia to Parks & Recreation Commission (five-year term)
• Discussion of Grant Update
• Discussion of Solar Update

The Board of Selectmen approved the reappointment of three members to the Parks & Recreation Commission for five-year terms. The board also reviewed grant updates and solar energy opportunities for town buildings.

• Approved March 22, 2023 meeting minutes as amended
• Reappointed Holly Gorman to Parks & Recreation Commission (4/1/2023—3/31/2028)
• Reappointed Danielle Wilcox to Parks & Recreation Commission (4/1/2023—3/31/2028)
• Reappointed Katherine Iozzia to Parks & Recreation Commission (4/1/2023—3/31/2028)

Redevelopment Agency

The regularly scheduled meeting for April 12 was canceled. The next meeting will be held later in April 2023.

Library Board of Trustees

The regular meeting of the Preston Public Library Board of Trustees scheduled for April 10, 2023, has been cancelled. A special meeting was instead scheduled for April 3, 2023.

Housing Authority

The Housing Authority will conduct a regular meeting to address various operational matters. Discussion items include bank account signers, fire alarm issues, and property upgrades.

• Election of officers
• CHFA Grant discussion
• Generator and shed upgrades
• Patios at apartments 9-A & 9-D
• Fire alarm notifier module issues

The Board elected its officers and updated authorized signers for Dime Bank and Eastern Savings bank accounts. The Board also approved a requirement for residents to remove all hoses. Issues regarding a replacement generator and fire alarm modules were tabled.

• Approved March 13, 2023 meeting minutes
• Approved Treasurer's report and expenses
• Tabled replacement generator discussion
• Updated bank signers for Dime Bank and Eastern Savings bank
• Tabled fire alarm notifier module relocation
• Approved requirement for residents to remove all hoses
• Elected Dave Goss as Chairman, M. Domina as Secretary, C. Brosnan as Treasurer, and D. Hamelin as Tenant Commissioner

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will meet to discuss a zoning permit request and budget planning. The board is considering a request to build a new home before demolishing an existing one.

• Zoning Permit #2023-01: Robert Tourangeau, 397 Route 165, to build a new home before demolishing the existing home
• 2023-2024 Proposed Budget Planning
• ZBA Budget Narrative

The Zoning Board of Appeals scheduled a public hearing for May 8, 2023, regarding a zoning permit for new home construction at 397 Route 105. The board tabled the approval of previous meeting minutes and budget planning items.

• Scheduled public hearing for May 8, 2023, regarding Zoning Permit #2023-01 (Robert Tourangeau)
• Tabled Special Meeting Minutes of December 19, 2022
• Tabled Public Hearing Minutes of December 19, 2022
• Tabled ZBA Budget Narrative and 2023-2024 Proposed Budget Planning

Preston Board of Education

The April 6, 2023, meeting of the Preston Board of Education Finance Committee was cancelled.

Senior Affairs Committee

The committee is meeting via teleconference to review the 2023-2024 fiscal budget and discuss age requirements. The session includes a review of previous meeting minutes and a financial report provided by F. Minor.

• Fiscal Budget 2023-2024 update
• Discussion on age requirement
• Building & Facilities Use Form update
• Annual Flu & Pneumonia Clinic (tabled since October 2021)
• Correspondence regarding Public Comment Ordinance

The committee decided to keep the current ordinance requiring participants to be 60 years of age or older for senior center activities. Members approved the financial report and previous meeting minutes. Proposed updates to the Building and Facilities Use Form were discussed and will be voted on at a future meeting.

• Approved January 3, 2023 meeting minutes
• Approved January 24, 2023 Budget Workshop minutes
• Approved Financial Report
• Decided to remain with standing Ordinance restrictions for senior center age requirement (60+)
• Tabled vote on Building and Facilities Use Form updates

Library Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees is holding a special meeting to review financial updates and staff matters. Discussions will include the budget, ARPA projects, fundraising, and upcoming summer programming.

• Budget update
• ARPA projects review
• Summer programming planning
• Staffing updates
• Insurance discussion

The Board approved the minutes from the March 13, 2023 meeting. Members discussed the current budget, personnel changes following a resignation, and upcoming library programs. No other substantive votes were recorded.

• Approved March 13, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Preston Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing on a 3-lot re-subdivision at 5 Deerbrook Road, then consider three zoning permits, including two short-term rentals and one accessory apartment. The commission will also review correspondence, minutes, and updates on the Poquetanuck traffic calming project and POCD 2024 draft.

• Public hearing: Subdivision #2023-01, Zachary Tarner, 5 Deerbrook Road, 3-lot re-subdivision
• Zoning Permit #2023-01, Alicia Capano, 43 Lynn Drive, short-term rental
• Zoning Permit #2023-02, Kathleen and Robert Lucas, 172 Route 2A, accessory apartment
• Zoning Permit #2023-03, William Buckley, 88 Hollowell Road, short-term rental
• Updates on Poquetanuck Traffic Calming Project, Recreational Trail Grant, POCD 2024 draft

The Commission appointed Anne Sabrowski to an alternate vacancy. All pending zoning permits and a subdivision application were tabled until the April meeting. The Town also reported progress on a $400,000 grant for the Poquetanuck Village Traffic Calming Project.

• Appointed Anne Sabrowski to Alternate Vacancy (3-1)
• Approved January 24, 2023 meeting minutes (2-0-2)
• Tabled Zoning Permit #2023-01 for short-term rental at 43 Lynn Drive
• Tabled Zoning Permit #2023-02 for accessory apartment at 172 Route 2A
• Tabled Zoning Permit #2023-03 for short-term rental at 88 Hollowell Road
• Tabled Subdivision #2023-01 for 3-lot re-subdivision at 5 Deerbrook Road

Parks & Recreation Commission

The commission will review the 2023-2024 budget and updates on ARPA funded projects. The meeting includes discussions on upcoming community events, youth basketball, and several membership vacancies.

• Review of 2023-2024 Budget
• ARPA funded projects update
• Resignation of Roberta Charpentier
• Reappointments for Holly Gorman, Danielle Wilcox, and Katherine Iozzia
• Election of Officers

The Commission reappointed three members to five-year terms and elected a Chairman, Vice Chairman, and Treasurer. The board also accepted the January meeting minutes and the Treasurer's report.

• Accepted January 31, 2023 Special Meeting Minutes (All in favor)
• Accepted Treasurer’s Report (All in favor)
• Reappointed Holly Gorman, Danielle Wilcox, and Katherine lozzia for five-year terms (All in favor)
• Elected Mikel Brockway as Chairman (All in favor)
• Elected Daniel Coley as Vice Chairman (All in favor)
• Elected Holly Gorman as Treasurer (All in favor)
• Tabled Remembrance & Recognition of Tom Turner

Democratic Town Committee

The committee is meeting to discuss the 2023 elections and fundraising. The agenda also includes reviewing vacancies for Planning and Zoning and receiving updates from town officials.

• 2023 Elections
• Fundraising
• Planning and Zoning (P&Z) vacancies

The committee discussed candidate recruitment and the process for nominating candidates at a future caucus. Members reviewed vacancies for the Planning and Zoning commission and the Board of Education.

• Approved February minutes (unanimous with one abstention)

Conservation & Agricultural Commission

The commission is holding a special meeting to review old business and receive communications. Discussions include clustered zoning regulations and the Right to Farm Ordinance.

• Clustered Zoning Regulations — Agri hood Planning
• The Right to Farm Ordinance
• State Hospital Development
• Beaver Report
• Petroglyph in Preston, CT

The Commission voted to forward the Right to Farm Ordinance and a farm equipment tax exemption increase to the Board of Selectmen. The board also approved plans for an Earth Day trash pickup. Members discussed Agrihood planning and an Eversource easement request for the Mary-Dora Preserve.

• Approved forwarding Right to Farm Ordinance and farm equipment tax exemption increase to $200,000 to BoS (unanimous)
• Approved Earth Day trash pickup plans (unanimous)
• Approved March 13, 2023 Special Meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Seated Rebecca Hayes as a member

Conservation & Agricultural Commission

The commission is meeting to perform a site walk of the Mary Dora Woodlands at Paster Road. No other business items are listed on the agenda.

• Site walk of Mary Dora Woodlands at Paster Road

The Commission walked the proposed Eversource Easement at Mary Dora Woodlands. Members discussed several requests to make to Eversource regarding property maintenance and access control.

• Discussed requesting Eversource to install a fence and gates at the parking lot
• Discussed requesting Eversource to clear brush on the property
• Discussed requesting Eversource to fund a Pollinator Pathway to Route 165
• Discussed placing a gate or rock to block the trail leading to the woods
• Discussed designating a wildlife corridor
• Discussed installing a sign on Route 2

Board of Assessment Appeals

The Board will hear several petitions regarding property assessments. These include individual appeals for properties located on Cooktown Rd, Wilderness Acres Dr, Northwest Corner Rd, Young Ct, Krug Rd, Roosevelt Ave, Old Jewett City Rd, McClimon Rd, and Ross Rd.

• Petition: 107 Cooktown Rd
• Petition: 9 Wilderness Acres Dr
• Petition: 8 Northwest Corner Rd
• Petition: 6 Young Ct
• Petition: 211 Krug Rd

The Board of Assessment Appeals approved the minutes from the September 15, 2022 meeting. The board heard petitions regarding nine different property addresses. No final decisions on the petitions were recorded in the minutes.

• Approved September 15, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen will meet to discuss the budget, key upcoming dates, and a community garden for the Preston Public Library and Preston Youth Services. The meeting includes updates on grants and the Agricultural Forum.

• Preston Public Library & Preston Youth Services community garden
• Agricultural Forum update
• Grant update
• Tax refunds for Phillip H. Davis, John A. Donaldson, Ryan M. Durand, Al & Maryann Frazao, and Donimic Pace Jr.
• Resignations of Leigh Pappas (Housing Authority Board) and Roberta Charpentier (Parks & Recreation Commission)

The Board of Selectmen approved the use of land near the Preston Library for a raised bed community garden. The board also approved seven individual tax refunds and accepted the resignations of two board members. Discussions were held regarding the 2023-2024 budget calendar and grant updates.

• Approved use of area between flagpole and monument for Community Garden (unanimous)
• Approved tax refund to Phillip H. Davis 3rd for $72.74 (unanimous)
• Approved tax refund to Phillip H. Davis 3rd for $51.46 (unanimous)
• Approved tax refund to Phillip H. Davis 3rd for $50.46 (unanimous)
• Approved tax refund to John A. Donaldson 3rd for $7.81 (unanimous)
• Approved tax refund to Ryan M. Durand for $12.04 (unanimous)
• Approved tax refund to Al & Maryann Frazao for $249.87 (unanimous)
• Approved tax refund to Dominic Pace Jr. for $179.49 (unanimous)

Youth Services Bureau

The board is discussing youth programming updates and new ideas for community services. The meeting includes reviews of subsidies for babysitting and learning courses.

• Babysitting Course subsidy of $40 per youth for 12 youth (not to exceed $480)
• EYES for Learning classes subsidy of $125 per youth for 30 youth (not to exceed $4,000)
• Preston Youth Services Award of $50 each for two eighth grade students
• Discussion of new programming ideas including a Community Garden, eating disorder education, and a mentorship program
• Vacancies for a youth organization representative and a community member

The board approved $2,750 for materials to build two raised garden beds at the library. It also approved $100 for two eighth-grade Youth Services Awards. The board reviewed current youth programming and discussed future summer camp ideas.

• Approved $2,750 (NTE) for two raised garden beds at the library
• Approved $100 for two 8th grade Class of 2023 Youth Services Awards
• Approved February 22, 2023 meeting minutes

Redevelopment Agency

The regularly scheduled meeting for March 22, 2023, has been canceled. The next meeting is scheduled for April 2023.

Planning & Zoning Commission

The special meeting scheduled for March 14, 2023, was cancelled due to inclement weather.

Housing Authority

The Preston Housing Authority will meet to review financial reports and discuss several operational items. The board will consider a possible rent increase driven by higher insurance and maintenance costs.

• Possible rent increase due to insurance and maintenance costs
• CHFA Grant
• Generator and fire extinguisher disposal
• Patio/grounds guidelines and smoking in apartments
• Security deposit

The Board approved rent increases for new tenants in efficiency and one-bedroom units. Security deposits for new tenants were also increased to equal the monthly rent rate. The Board further approved the Treasurer's report and the appointment of a new Commissioner.

• Approved base rent increase for new efficiency units from $450.00 to $500.00 monthly
• Approved base rent increase for new one-bedroom units from $475.00 to $525.00 monthly
• Approved security deposit increase for new tenants to equal monthly rent rate
• Approved Treasurer's report and expenses
• Approved Piela Electric to keep the old generator
• Approved motion for M. Domina and D. Goss to check local businesses for fire extinguisher donations
• Appointed Cathy Brosnan to be sworn in as Commissioner
• Approved February 13, 2023 meeting minutes

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Preston Zoning Board of Appeals regular meeting scheduled for March 13, 2023, is cancelled due to a lack of business. No items will be discussed or decided at this meeting.

• Meeting cancelled due to lack of business

Conservation & Agricultural Commission

The Commission will review proposed budget planning and various communications regarding the Connecticut Land Conservation Council and CT DEEP. The meeting also includes discussions on clustered zoning regulations, state hospital development, and a beaver report.

• Proposed Budget Planning
• Clustered Zoning Regulations — Agri hood Planning
• State Hospital Development
• Beaver Report

The commission approved the minutes from the January 23, 2023 meeting. Other items, including a budget request for the Agricultural Preservation Fund and an easement request from Eversource, were either denied by the Board of Selectmen or deferred for further review.

• Approved January 23, 2023 Regular Meeting minutes
• Tabled Clustered Zoning Regulations — Agri hood Planning
• Agricultural Preservation Fund budget request of $15,000 not approved by BoS
• Deferred Eversource easement on Paster Road pending a site walk

Library Board of Trustees

The Preston Public Library Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting to discuss financial updates, including the budget and ARPA projects, as well as summer programming and insurance matters. New business includes staffing and a grant-writing class. The meeting will also include public comment periods.

• Budget update and ARPA projects under old business
• Summer programming discussion
• Insurance review
• Staffing and grant-writing class as new business

Preston Board of Education

The Preston Board of Education will hold a regular meeting on March 13, 2023, at 7:00 PM. Key actions include votes on a statement regarding school meals and non-tenured faculty members. The board will also receive updates on the principal search, committee reports, and the FY23 budget. Public comment is accepted via email or in person.

• Vote on HFC Statement for School Meals
• Vote on Non-Tenured Faculty Members
• Principal Search Update
• FY23 Budget Update
• First reading of policies: Medical Reimbursement for Special Education Students, Grants and Revenue, Audit Sub Committee, Hate Crimes and Bias Incidents in Schools

The Board unanimously recommended a proposed FY24 budget of $14,780,777 to the Board of Finance. The Board also certified school meal nutrition standards and voted to non-renew 12 non-tenured teaching contracts.

• Recommended FY24 Proposed Budget of $14,780,777 to the BOF (Unanimous)
• Certified compliance with CT Nutrition Standards for school meals July 1, 2023, through June 30, 2024 (Unanimous)
• Approved sale of non-compliant food/beverages at specific after-school or weekend events (Unanimous)
• Non-renewed teaching contracts for 12 non-tenured faculty members (Unanimous)
• Pulled policy 3280.1 from the consent agenda for further review

Preston Board of Education

The Preston Board of Education Finance Committee will meet to discuss an FY23 update, a capital update, an FY24 workshop, and a recommendation to the full board. The meeting includes public comment via email or in person.

• FY23 budget update
• Capital update
• FY24 budget workshop
• Recommendation to full board

The Finance Committee reduced the proposed FY24 budget by $281,067 following a risk assessment. The committee then voted to recommend a proposed FY24 budget of $14,780,777 to the full board.

• Approved February 16, 2023 meeting minutes
• Recommended FY24 proposed budget of $14,780,777 for full board approval

Board of Selectmen

The Board approved the appointment of a commissioner to the Preston Housing Authority. Members discussed a draft building needs assessment and a funding application for Public Works upgrades.

• Approved Special Meeting Minutes of February 22, 2023
• Appointed Catherine Brosnan as Commissioner of the Preston Housing Authority (term ending April 30, 2024)

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen will meet for a special budget workshop. The primary focus of the meeting is a follow-up and discussion regarding the 2023-2024 Budget for General Government.

• Discussion of 2023-2024 Budget for General Government
• Tax refund old business

The Board of Selectmen held a budget workshop to discuss the 2023-2024 General Government budget. The board voted to submit a requested budget amount of $4,968,604, excluding debt service, to the Board of Finance.

• Approved submission of $4,968,604 requested budget to Board of Finance (unanimous)

Redevelopment Agency

The Agency will meet to review the February 8 minutes and address administrative tasks. Discussion includes task group activity regarding finances and site operations or clean up.

• Review of February 8, 2023 meeting minutes
• Task Group Activity: Finances
• Task Group Activity: Site Operations / Site Clean Up

The agency accepted a payment from Eversource related to a lease agreement for Parcel 4. Members discussed site cleanup procedures and a potential lease extension for an Eversource lay down area.

• Accepted February 8, 2023 meeting minutes
• Accepted $6,000 check from Eversource for Parcel 4 lease agreement

Senior Affairs Committee

The March 7, 2023 meeting of the Preston Senior Affairs Committee was cancelled. No business was conducted or discussed.

• Meeting cancelled; no items considered

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen is meeting for a special budget workshop. The primary focus is the 2023-2024 budget for General Government, specifically regarding the library.

• 2023-2024 Budget for General Government: Library follow-up and discussion
• Tax refund

The Board held a budget workshop to review the General Government and Library requests. Members discussed a 4% wage increase for employees and a total budget increase of approximately 6%.

• Agreed to 4% wage increase
• Tabled February 22, 2023 meeting minutes
• Proposed consolidation of library repairs and equipment maintenance line items
• Proposed $25,000 for a Grant Writer
• Proposed hiring one additional full-time firefighter

Preston Board of Education

The Preston Board of Education is holding a special meeting to conduct interviews for a board member vacancy, with potential executive sessions for deliberation. The meeting includes a public comment period, with options for written submissions or in-person attendance. The agenda is focused on filling the board seat and contains no other substantive business.

• Interviews for board member candidates
• Potential executive session for deliberation
• Selection of a new board member
• Public comment period with email or in-person options

The Board of Education interviewed candidates to fill a vacancy created by the resignation of Cindy Dupointe on January 25, 2023. Following two executive sessions for interviews and deliberation, the board voted to appoint Courtney Ennis to the vacancy.

• Entered executive session to interview applicants (3-1)
• Entered executive session to deliberate on vacancy (3-1)
• Appointed Courtney Ennis to fill board vacancy (2-1, 1 abstention)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The February 28, 2023, meeting was cancelled due to inclement weather.

Parks & Recreation Commission

The February 28, 2023, meeting of the Preston Parks & Recreation Commission was cancelled due to inclement weather. The meeting will be rescheduled.

Democratic Town Committee

The committee is meeting to discuss the 2023 elections and a CT VAN contract. The agenda also includes reviews of 2022 election results and current vacancies, including one on the Planning and Zoning commission.

• 2023 Elections
• CT VAN contract
• 2022 Election Results
• Planning and Zoning (P&Z) vacancy

The committee approved the January meeting minutes and renewed the CT VAN contract. Members discussed upcoming 2023 municipal elections and received updates on town board activities and vacancies.

• Approved January Minutes (unanimous)
• Renewed CT VAN contract

Conservation & Agricultural Commission

The regular meeting scheduled for February 27, 2023, has been cancelled. The cancellation is due to inclement weather.

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen will meet to discuss the 2023-2024 budget for General Government departments. The board will also consider a grant application for the Poquetanuck Village Heritage Trail.

• Resolution Application for Poquetanuck Village Heritage Trail Grant
• 2023-2024 Budget for General Government (including Central Services, Employee Benefits, and Building)
• Tax Refund discussion

The Board of Selectmen authorized a grant application for a trail project costing $568,000. The board also conducted a budget workshop for general government departments and agreed to fund water testing for the Amos Lake Association.

• Approved authorization to apply for CT DEEP Poquetanuck Village Heritage Trail Grant up to $600,000 (unanimous)
• Approved February 15, 2023 meeting minutes as amended (unanimous)
• Decided Town will pay $800 for Amos Lake Association water testing via Conservation and Agricultural Commission

Youth Services Bureau

The Preston Youth Services Advisory Board will reaffirm motions from January, including approval of the FY24 budget and up to $4,000 for Exceptional Youth Educational Services classes. Members will also discuss programming updates such as D.A.R.E., a babysitting course, board game club, and a community garden.

• Reaffirm motion to accept FY24 budget
• Reaffirm motion NTE $500 for Crafts and Conversation facilitator fee and supplies
• Reaffirm motion NTE $240 for after-school Board Games Club
• Reaffirm motion NTE $4,000 to subsidize EYES classes for three age groups
• Discuss D.A.R.E., babysitting course (March 25, NTE $480), and community garden

The Board reaffirmed several funding motions from a previous meeting, including the FY24 budget and subsidies for youth educational services. The Board also approved additional funding for the 'Hidden in Plain Sight' program.

• Reaffirmed acceptance of FY24 budget (All in favor)
• Reaffirmed NTE $4,000 subsidy for Exceptional Youth Educational Services classes (All in favor)
• Reaffirmed NTE $500 for 'Crafts and Conversation' facilitator fee and supplies (All in favor)
• Reaffirmed NTE $240 for after school Board Games Club (All in favor)
• Approved NTE $1,000 for extended hours of 'Hidden in Plain Sight' (All in favor)
• Approved regular meeting minutes from January 25, 2023 (All in favor)
• Reaffirmed acceptance of November 16, 2022 meeting minutes (All in favor)

Redevelopment Agency

The regularly scheduled meeting for February 22, 2023, was canceled. The next meeting is scheduled for March 2023.

Board of Selectmen

The regular meeting was cancelled in favor of a special meeting. The Board will discuss the 2023-2024 General Government budget and a grant application for the Poquetanuck Village Heritage Trail.

• Resolution Application for Poquetanuck Village Heritage Trail Grant
• 2023-2024 Budget for General Government
• Tax Refund discussion

Preston Board of Education

The Preston Board of Education Finance Committee is holding a budget workshop to review updated materials for the FY24 budget. The committee will also assess the 15-pass total estimate. No decisions are being made at this meeting; it is a discussion and review session.

• Review of updated FY24 budget materials
• Assessment of the 15-pass total estimate

The Finance Committee reviewed several budget areas including utilities, special education, and transportation. Members discussed a significant increase in the first pass total estimate and requested further data for the March meeting.

• Approved amended minutes from February 9, 2023

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen will meet to review the 2023-2024 budget, including preliminary state revenues and data. The meeting also includes updates on the State/Federal Bridge Program and an Agricultural Forum.

• 2023-2024 Budget review for Public Works, Fire/EMS, Parks and Recreation, Resident State Troopers, Public Health Administration, and Legal Services
• State/ Federal Bridge Program Update
• Agricultural Forum
• Tax Refund discussion

The Board of Selectmen authorized the First Selectperson to sign letters to proceed with bridge projects on Parks Road and Cooktown Road. The Board also conducted a budget workshop reviewing various department costs and state revenue projections for FY 2023-2024.

• Approved First Selectperson to sign letters for Parks Road and Cooktown Road bridge projects (unanimous)
• Approved Special Meeting Budget Workshop Minutes of February 8, 2023 (unanimous)
• Approved Regular Meeting Minutes of February 8, 2023 as amended (unanimous)
• Increased Legal Services budget line to $47,500
• Settled dispatch service cost at $32,500 for the next 4 years
• Corrected Transfer Station electricity line item to $6,600

Housing Authority

The Preston Housing Authority will meet to discuss operational issues and staff matters. The body will consider a possible rent increase driven by insurance and maintenance costs.

• Possible rent increase due to insurance and maintenance costs
• CHFA Grant
• Patio and grounds guidelines
• PHA Commissioner vacancy
• Staff COLA (Cost of Living Adjustment)

The Board appointed Cathy Brosnan as Commissioner and Treasurer and approved a 4% COLA increase for employees. The Authority also authorized a new Liberty Bank account for tenant security deposits and approved sending policy reminders to tenants regarding smoking and pets.

• Appointed Cathy Brosnan as Commissioner and Treasurer
• Approved 4% COLA increase for PHA employees
• Approved opening new Liberty Bank account for tenant security deposits
• Designated M. Domina, C. Brosnan, and C. Onderdonk as signers on new account
• Approved sending letters to tenants regarding smoking policy
• Approved sending letter to tenant regarding roaming cat removal
• Approved Treasurer's report and expenses
• Tabled decisions on generator, CHFA grant, rent increase, and heat pump

Zoning Board of Appeals

This meeting of the Preston Zoning Board of Appeals was cancelled because there were no items to discuss or decide.

Library Board of Trustees

The Library Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting to discuss financial updates, including a budget presentation and ARPA projects. The agenda also includes reports from the treasurer and director, as well as old business items such as fundraising, policies, and facilities.

• Budget update and presentation
• ARPA projects discussion
• Fundraising and grants update
• Facilities: electrical provider
• Insurance review

Preston Board of Education

The Preston Board of Education will hold a regular meeting to discuss and potentially adopt several policies at first and second read, including policies on transgender and gender non-conforming youth, food service charging, and public communication. The board will also receive updates on the FY24 budget, an audit, and legislative priorities.

• Policy 5145.53: Transgender and Gender Non-Conforming Youth (second read)
• Policy 3542.43: Food Service: Charging Policy (second read)
• Policy 1110.1: Communication with the Public (second read)
• FY24 Budget update
• Draft letter to Governor and Representatives regarding transportation

The Board approved policies regarding public communication, transgender youth, and food service charging. It also authorized spending for a third-party search committee to hire a new PPMS Principal and endorsed letters to state officials regarding transportation and education.

• Approved modifications to Policy 1110.1 Communication with the Public (Unanimous)
• Approved Policy 5145.53 Transgender and Gender Non-Conforming Youth with legal adjustment (4-1)
• Approved modifications to Policy 3542.43 Food Service Charging Policy (Unanimous)
• Approved expense not to exceed $6,000 for CABE to conduct PPMS Principal search (Unanimous)
• Approved endorsement of transportation letter to Governor and Representatives (Unanimous)
• Approved endorsement of ECS letter to Governor and Representatives (Unanimous)
• Accepted remainder of consent agenda as submitted (Policy 3231 pulled)

Preston Board of Education

The Preston Board of Education Finance Committee is meeting to discuss the FY23 budget update, FY22 audit and encumbrances, and capital plan needs. The committee will also review materials for the FY budget workshop. Public comment is accepted via email or in person.

• FY23 Update
• FY22 Audit Update/Encumbrances
• Capital Plan/Needs
• FY Budget Workshop: review requested, updated, and new materials

The committee reviewed FY24 budget considerations, including a projected overall increase of 11.6% ($1,561,303). Members discussed fuel locks, a $226,317 state mental health grant, and updated projections for utilities and special education. No final budget was approved; the session served as a workshop to refine data for the full Board of Education.

• Approved amended Regular Meeting minutes of January 5, 2023
• Approved amended Regular Meeting minutes of January 30, 2023

Board of Selectmen

The Preston Town Council will hold a meeting to review and discuss proposed budgets for the 2023-2024 fiscal year for multiple town boards and agencies, including the Registrar of Voters, Planning & Zoning, and the Preston Redevelopment Agency. The agenda also includes a public comment period. No decisions have been made yet; this is a discussion item.

• Review of 2023-2024 budget for Planning & Zoning
• Review of 2023-2024 budget for Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA)
• Review of 2023-2024 budget for Inland/Wetlands
• Review of 2023-2024 budget for Preston Redevelopment Agency (PRA)
• Public comment period per posted ordinance

The Board reviewed budget narratives and supporting information for multiple town departments. Several adjustments were made to line items for Planning & Zoning and the Conservation & Agricultural Commission. No final budget was approved during this workshop.

• Removed $15,000 for matching Open Space funds from Conservation & Agricultural Commission budget
• Moved Zoning Enforcement Officer from Planning and Zoning budget to Contracted Services
• Moved PRA information from Planning and Zoning to PRA
• Determined Registrar of Voters budget will be kept flat pending early voting cost data
• Calculated CIRMA budget at a maximum 5% increase pending updated numbers

Redevelopment Agency

The Redevelopment Agency will hold a regular meeting to review minutes and discuss task group activities. The agenda includes updates on finances and site operations/clean up.

• Discussion of finances
• Discussion of site operations and site clean up

The Preston Redevelopment Agency approved a letter agreement with the Mohegan Tribe and accepted a payment from Eversource. The agency also reviewed financial reports and site cleanup activities.

• Accepted January 25, 2023 meeting minutes
• Accepted $6,000 check from Eversource regarding Parcel 4 lease
• Authorized Chairman Nugent to sign the agreement between the Mohegan Tribe and the Town of Preston/PRA

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen will review previous meeting minutes and handle appointments for the Youth Service Bureau. The agenda also includes discussions regarding a PSA agreement, a fire chief vehicle bid waiver, and budget items.

• Reappointment of Roberta Charpentier to the Youth Service Bureau alternate position
• Discussion of Fire Chief Vehicle BOF Bid Waiver
• Review of Neglected Cemetery Grant
• PSA Agreement discussion

The Board of Selectmen approved the transfer of the Primary Service Area Responder certificate from the Poquetanuck Volunteer Fire Department to the Town. They also recommended a bid waiver for a fire chief vehicle and authorized the First Selectwoman to execute a neglected cemetery grant if awarded.

• Approved transfer of Poquetanuck Volunteer Fire Department PSAR certificate to the Town (Unanimous)
• Recommended Bid Waiver to Board of Finance for 2021 Chevrolet Tahoe purchase under $45,000 (Unanimous)
• Authorized First Selectwoman to execute documents for Neglected Cemetery Grant if selected (Unanimous)
• Authorized First Selectwoman to sign PDDA Amended Agreement (Unanimous)
• Approved reappointment of Roberta Charpentier to Youth Service Bureau as alternate through Dec. 31, 2023 (Unanimous)
• Amended Nov. 3, 2022 motion to clarify Roberta Charpentier's YSB alternate term ended Dec. 31, 2022 (Unanimous)
• Approved January 25, 2023 meeting minutes (Unanimous)

Senior Affairs Committee

The Senior Affairs Committee meeting scheduled for February 7, 2023, was cancelled. The notice states the cancellation was due to a lack of business.

Parks & Recreation Commission

The commission is meeting to review the 2023-2024 budget and provide updates on park maintenance and ARPA funded projects. The body will also discuss youth basketball and Preston Little League updates.

• 2023-2024 Budget
• ARPA funded projects
• General Fund balance of $71,854.93
• P&R Checking balance of $37,566.65
• Open positions for two Regular Members and one Alternate Member

The Commission approved a budget request for the Board of Finance that increases maintenance funding by $2,000 and adds 160 maintenance hours. The board also approved the December 6, 2022 meeting minutes and the Treasurer's Report.

• Approved 2023-2024 budget request for $25,000 for maintenance and 160 additional hours
• Approved December 6, 2022 Regular Meeting Minutes
• Approved Treasurer's Report

Democratic Town Committee

The Democratic Town Committee is meeting to establish its 2023 schedule and discuss upcoming elections. The body will also review the CT VAN contract and address vacancies, including a Planning and Zoning vacancy.

• 2023 Elections
• CT VAN contract
• Planning and Zoning (P&Z) vacancy
• 2023 Meeting Schedule

The committee approved the 2023 meeting schedule and authorized up to $150 to renew the CT VAN contract for two years. Members discussed the 2022 election results and upcoming 2023 municipal elections. The committee noted vacancies on several boards and positions up for re-election.

• Approved October minutes (unanimous)
• Approved 2023 Meeting Schedule (unanimous)
• Authorized up to $150 to renew CT VAN contract (unanimous)

Online Town Clerk Viewable Agendas & Cancellations

The Southeastern Connecticut Regional Resources Recovery Authority (SCRRRA) Executive Committee has established a schedule for its monthly meetings in 2023. All meetings are set for 2:00 PM at 7 Hurlbutt Road, Gales Ferry, Connecticut.

• Monthly meeting schedule for January through December 2023

Youth Services Bureau

The board will review the FY2023-2024 budget request for Preston Youth Services and a financial report. Members will also discuss current programming updates and new ideas for enrichment and non-sport activities.

• FY2023-2024 Budget Request for Preston Youth Services
• PYSB Financial Report
• Vacancies for a youth organization representative and a community member
• Programming updates for D.A.R.E., Girls Circle, Open Playgroup, Presents for Preston, and Stuff a Cruiser
• Proposed Homework Club at PVMS & PPMS and a Board Game Club

The Board accepted the FY24 budget and approved funding for several youth activities, including a board games club and STEM classes. The Board also recommended a new youth representative to the Board of Selectmen.

• Approved FY24 budget as discussed
• Recommended Dylan Phelps for Youth Services-representative (three-year term ending Dec 31, 2025)
• Approved up to $500 for 'Crafts and Conversation' facilitator fee and supplies
• Approved up to $240 for after school board games club
• Approved up to $4,000 to subsidize Exceptional Youth Educational Services (EYES) classes
• Approved November 16, 2022 meeting minutes as amended

Board of Selectmen

The Preston Town Board will consider a proposed budget and schedule workshop meetings. They will also receive updates on solar energy and a state/federal bridge program. Additionally, the board will vote on several tax refund requests.

• Proposed Budget – Budget Workshop Meetings
• Solar Update
• State/Federal Bridge Program Update
• Tax Refund: Coleman, Ronald P. – $5,094.00 (2020)
• Tax Refunds: Oddo, Benjamin J. – $5,362.00 (2021); Ward, Terry W. & Deborah V. – $2,165.00 each (2016, 2017, 2018)

The Board unanimously approved five tax refunds totaling $242.65. Members agreed to a proposed calendar for Budget Workshops to be held in February and early March. The Board also discussed solar energy feasibility and bridge project updates for Cooktown Road and Park Road.

• Approved Budget Workshop calendar for February and early March
• Approved tax refund to Ronald P. Coleman for $41.94
• Approved tax refund to Benjamin J. Oddo and Alexa Chebro for $85.03
• Approved tax refund to Ward Terry W. & Deborah V. for $36.00
• Approved tax refund to Ward Terry W. & Deborah V. for $39.04
• Approved tax refund to Ward Terry W. & Deborah V. for $39.64
• Approved January 11, 2023 meeting minutes as amended

Redevelopment Agency

The agency will review the Fiscal Year 2024 Operating Expense Budget and discuss site cleanup and operations. The meeting also includes the acceptance of minutes from the January 11, 2023, meeting.

• FY24 OpEx Budget discussion
• Site Operations / Site Clean Up review

The agency approved a proposed FY24 budget of $120,984 for submission to the Board of Selectmen. Members also received updates on site cleanup plans and the execution of a $2 million loan and $7 million grant.

• Approved proposed FY24 budget of $120,984 (unanimous)
• Accepted Regular Meeting Minutes of January 11, 2023 (unanimous)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Commission will conduct an election of officers and address a membership vacancy. The agenda includes updates on the Poquetanuck Traffic Calming Project and the 2024 POCD draft survey.

• Election of Officers
• Poquetanuck Traffic Calming Project update
• POCD 2024 Draft final survey
• Discussion of budget and expenditures to date

The Commission elected Art Moran as Chairman, Richard Chalifoux as Vice Chairman, and Doreen Rankin as Secretary. The board approved the meeting minutes from November 22, 2022, and December 6, 2022. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved slate of officers: Art Moran (Chairman), Richard Chalifoux (Vice Chairman), Doreen Rankin (Secretary) (Unanimous)
• Approved November 22, 2022 meeting minutes as amended (4-0-1)
• Approved December 6, 2022 special meeting minutes (4-0-1)

Parks & Recreation Commission

The Commission will review the upcoming 2023-2024 budget and receive updates on ARPA-funded projects. The meeting also includes discussions on park maintenance, youth basketball programs, and filling open membership positions.

• Review of 2023-2024 Budget
• Updates on ARPA funded projects
• Election of two Regular Members and one Alternate Member
• Treasurer's Report: General Fund balance of $71,854.93
• Youth Basketball and Preston Little League updates

Senior Affairs Committee

The Preston Senior Affairs Committee is holding a special meeting as a budget workshop. The agenda consists only of a call to order, the budget workshop, and adjournment, with no specific proposals or dollar amounts listed.

• Budget workshop for Senior Affairs Committee

The committee reviewed expenditures and determined that adjustments are needed for the Heating Oil and Electricity line items for the next fiscal year. All other line items under the committee's purview will remain unchanged. The February 7, 2023 meeting was cancelled.

• Adjusted Heating Oil and Electricity line items for the next Fiscal Year
• Maintained all other remaining line items without change
• Cancelled the February 7, 2023 Senior Affairs Committee meeting

Democratic Town Committee

The regular monthly meeting of the Preston Democratic Town Committee scheduled for January 23, 2022 has been cancelled.

• Meeting cancelled

Conservation & Agricultural Commission

The Preston Conservation Commission will discuss the FY2024 budget, due Jan. 27, 2023, and several land-use items including clustered zoning regulations, a right-to-farm ordinance, and a tax exemption for farm equipment up to $200,000. The meeting also includes updates on the State Hospital development, a beaver report, and the Poquetanuck Village Traffic Calming Plan. No public hearings are scheduled.

• FY2024 Budget Discussion — budgets due Jan. 27, 2023
• Clustered Zoning Regulations — Agri hood Planning
• Ordinance for tax exemption for farm equipment increased to $200,000
• LOTCIP Grant — Poquetanuck Village Traffic Calming Plan
• Route 164 — Scenic or Speedway discussion

The Commission approved its proposed budget for the 2023/24 fiscal year and authorized several small donations. The board also renewed a member's term and discussed ongoing land and zoning projects.

• Approved 2023/24 budget as proposed (All in favor)
• Approved $100 donation to the Connecticut Audubon Society (All in favor)
• Approved $500 to Eastern Connecticut Conservation District (All in favor)
• Approved 6-year term for Ted Zajac expiring December 31, 2028 (All in favor)
• Approved November 28, 2022 meeting minutes (All in favor)
• Tabled Clustered Zoning Regulations — Agri hood Planning

Preston Board of Education

The Special Meeting of the Board of Education Finance Committee has been postponed. The meeting is now scheduled for Monday, January 30, 2023, at 6pm at the Preston Plains Library.

• Postponement of Budget Workshop to January 30, 2023

Ethics Commission

The Ethics Commission is holding a special meeting to elect officers. The commission will also review the 2023-2024 budget correspondence.

• Election of Officers
• 2023-2024 commission budget correspondence

The Ethics Commission elected its Chairperson, Vice Chairperson, and Secretary. The commission also approved the 2023-2024 budget request and Service Narrative.

• Approved January 12, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Elected Hank Podraza as Chairperson (unanimous)
• Elected Nancy Bartlett as Vice Chairperson (unanimous)
• Elected Linda Christensen as Secretary (unanimous)
• Approved $650 budget request and Service Narrative for 2023-2024 (unanimous)

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen will meet to discuss the town budget, strategic planning, and solar exploration. The body will also consider a bid waiver for guard rail replacement and review grant updates.

• Bid waiver request for guard rail replacement on Mathewson Mill Rd.
• Reappointment of Hank Podraza to the Ethics Commission through December 31, 2025
• Fire Department request for ARPA project fund transfer
• Updates on Community Investment Fund 2030 and Transportation Rural Improvement Program (TRIP) grants
• Tax refund requests for Terry W. and Deborah V. Ward

The Board of Selectmen approved a bid waiver for guardrail repairs on Mathewson Mill Road and transferred remaining ARPA funds to purchase a thermal imaging camera. Members also reappointed Hank Podraza to the Ethics Commission and approved three small tax refunds.

• Reappointed Hank Podraza to the Ethics Commission for a term ending Dec 31, 2025 (Unanimous)
• Approved Atlas Industrial Services, LLC for guardrail replacement on Mathewson Mill Road not to exceed $3,815.00 (Unanimous)
• Approved tax refunds to Terry W. and Deborah V. Ward for $40.34, $40.42, and $41.82 (Unanimous)
• Approved transfer of $6,270.00 in ARPA funds from large diameter hose to a new thermal imaging camera (Unanimous)
• Approved meeting minutes from December 22, 2022 (Unanimous)

Redevelopment Agency

The Preston Redevelopment Agency is meeting to discuss the sale of Preston Riverwalk to the Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority, including a preliminary draft of an effective date letter agreement for Amendment #1 to the PDDA. The board will also consider the FY24 operating expense budget and approve minutes from the previous meeting. The sale discussion will be held in executive session, citing a public interest in withholding the draft agreement.

• Executive session to discuss preliminary draft of effective date letter agreement for Amendment #1 to the PDDA regarding sale of Preston Riverwalk to Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority
• FY24 OpEx Budget discussion
• Acceptance of December 14, 2022 regular meeting minutes
• Task group activity reports on finance and site operations/cleanup

The agency accepted a $6,000 check from Eversource related to a lease agreement for Parcel 4. Members discussed budget estimates for FY24 and a potential military museum on the State Hospital property in Norwich. No actions were taken during the executive session regarding the sale of Preston Riverwalk.

• Accepted December 14, 2022 meeting minutes
• Approved acceptance of $6,000 Eversource check #52208 (unanimous)
• Entered executive session to discuss Preston Riverwalk sale draft agreement (unanimous)

Housing Authority

The Preston Housing Authority will meet to review the treasurer's report and staff vacation policy. The body will also discuss updates regarding a generator and a CHFA grant.

• Staff vacation policy
• Generator update
• CHFA Grant update
• Fire extinguisher removal date

The Board approved the removal of fire extinguishers from all apartments on February 24, 2023. Members also approved the Treasurer's report and a vacation time increase for the Executive Director.

• Approved Treasurer's report and expenses
• Approved removal of fire extinguishers from all apartments on 2/24/23
• Approved increase to 4 weeks vacation per year for C. Onderdonk
• Denied increase to 4 weeks vacation per year for J. Andruskiewicz (2-1)
• Permitted tenant in unit 7C to repaint unit and receive reimbursement for supplies

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Preston Zoning Board of Appeals regular meeting scheduled for January 9, 2023, was cancelled because there were no items to address.

Online Town Clerk Viewable Agendas & Cancellations

The document provides the 2023 meeting schedule for the Southeastern Connecticut Water Authority and the SCWA Representative Advisory Board. It notes that meetings are currently being held virtually due to COVID-19 guidelines.

• Authority meetings scheduled for 5:15 PM on specific dates from January to December 2023
• Representative Advisory Board joint meetings scheduled for 7:00 PM on January 19, April 20, July 20, and October 19

Preston Board of Education

The Board of Education will hold a regular meeting on January 9, 2023, at 7:00 PM at Preston Plains Library. Key items include first-read policies on communication with the public, transgender and gender non-conforming youth, and food service charging, plus second-read policies on school volunteers, advertising, smoke-free environment, firearms on school property, and school operations goals. The board will also receive updates on the superintendent's report, including a calendar revision, central office move, and potential administration search.

• Policy 5145.53: Transgender and Gender Non-Conforming Youth (first read)
• Policy 3542.43: Food Service: Charging Policy (first read)
• Policy 1331: Smoke Free Environment (second read)
• Policy 1700: Otherwise Lawful Possession of Firearms on School Property (second read)
• FY23 financial update and audit update

The Board unanimously approved five modified policies regarding school volunteers, advertising, smoke-free environments, firearms on school property, and school operations. Members also approved the updated 2023-24 Capital Projects draft and directed the Superintendent to negotiate costs for an upcoming administrator search.

• Adopted Policy 1212 Community Relations: School Volunteers (Unanimous)
• Adopted Policy 1325 Community Relations: Advertising and Promotion (Unanimous)
• Adopted Policy 1331 Community Relations: Smoke Free Environment (Unanimous)
• Adopted Policy 1700 Community Relations: Otherwise Lawful Possession of Firearms on School Property (Unanimous)
• Adopted Policy 0220 Goals/Objectives for School Operations (Unanimous)
• Approved updated draft of 23-24 PPS Capital Projects (Unanimous)
• Consensus to have Superintendent negotiate costs with CABE and NESDEC for administrator search
• Set aside Policy 1110.3 Communication with the Public: School Advisory Board (No action taken)

Preston Board of Education

The Preston Board of Education Finance Committee is meeting to review the FY22 audit status and encumbrances, receive an FY23 update, and begin FY24 budget development. The agenda also includes discussion of capital plan/needs. Public comment is accepted via email or in person.

• FY22 Audit Status/Encumbrances
• FY23 Update
• FY24 Budget Development
• Capital Plan/Needs

The committee approved the minutes from the December 8, 2022 meeting. Members discussed the FY22 audit status, FY23 budget tracking, and potential costs for a new Central Office. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved minutes of 12/8/2022 (Unanimous)

Senior Affairs Committee

The Preston Senior Affairs Committee is holding a routine teleconference meeting. The agenda includes approving minutes, discussing correspondence about the meeting schedule and a re-appointment request, a financial report, and old business on the annual flu and pneumonia clinic tabled since October 2021. No major decisions or new business items are listed.

• Discussion of annual Flu & Pneumonia Clinic, tabled from October 2021
• Financial report provided by F. Minor
• Reply to Town Clerk's request for meeting schedule
• Request for re-appointment forwarded to Board of Selectmen

The committee accepted the previous meeting's minutes and the current financial report. Members discussed budget concerns regarding rising electrical and heating oil costs. The AARP Tax Assistance Program has returned to the Preston Senior Center.

• Approved December 2022 meeting minutes
• Approved financial report
• Tabled Annual Flu & Pneumonia Clinic